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HVOLUME 81,awaii NUMBER 17 CatholicFRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018 Herald$1 Built of ‘living stones’ 175th anniversary Mass unveils a major step in the cathedral basilica’s extensive renovation effort, pages 12-13

Saint Louis School student Kala‘i Carreira helps carry the cathedra, or bishop’s chair, to its place in the newly renovat- ed sanctuary of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace during its 175th anniversary Mass, Aug. 16.

HCH photo | Dann Ebina 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • AUGUST 24, 2018 Hawaii Catholic Herald Newspaper of the of Honolulu Founded in 1936 Published every other Friday PUBLISHER Bishop Larry Silva (808) 585-3356 Bishop’s page [email protected] EDITOR Patrick Downes (808) 585-3317 [email protected] ASSOCIATE EDITOR Anna Weaver (808) 585-3320 [email protected] Bishop ADVERTISING Shaina Caporoz Larry Silva (808) 585-3328 WITNESS TO JESUS | TWENTIETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME [email protected] CIRCULATION Donna Aquino (808) 585-3321 What Jesus doing? [email protected] is HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD (ISSN-10453636) Periodical postage Here is the text of the Bishop Larry give it, saying “This is my Body;” and flowing through our veins. So we do paid at Honolulu, Hawaii. 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BISHOP LARRY SILVA | MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Catholic schools need foundations ‘built on Christ’ By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald

At the opening Mass for the Hawaii year, Bishop Larry Silva focused his homily on shoring up the Chris- tian bedrock. “There is only one solid foun- dation on which to build, namely Jesus Christ,” the bishop said in his homily at the Aug. 16 Mass of the Holy Spirit for Oahu Catholic school educators. “I think it is extremely im- portant that, as we gather at the beginning of the school year, we celebrate the Eucharist together so that we can check the foun- dation upon which our Catholic schools are built.” Bishop Silva talked about the 175th anniversary Mass of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace that was to take place that evening. He mentioned that when renovations began on the cathedral, it was good news to hear that the church’s founda- tion was structurally sound. In contrast, he said, the 10-year-old Cathedral of Christ Our Light in Oakland, California, is experi- encing foundational issues. “Once we put up a building, we take the foundation for grant- ed. We presume it will hold for decades if not centuries,” he said. “And yet this contrast of the two HCH Photo | Anna Weaver cathedrals shows that we should and deacons surround Bishop Larry Silva during the consecration at the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe on Aug. 16. never take foundations for grant- Most of the clergy in attendance are assigned to parishes with a Catholic school or work at one. ed.”

Pennsylvania abuse reports me assure you that the news in St. Ann Church in Kaneohe, commutes 40 minutes each way The bishop’s message about Pennsylvania saddens all of us but “It is extremely where the annual Catholic edu- to the small North Shore Catholic a foundation cemented in Christ doesn’t affect one iota of the re- cators welcoming Mass has taken school because she values Catho- touched upon the recent sexual spect we have for the leaders we important that, as we place for many years, was filled lic education. abuse reports from Pennsylvania, have in Hawaii.” to capacity with overflow seating “It’s a beautiful school and which had been released a few “We deeply appreciate your gather at the beginning in its side chapel. Two teachers in they are really focused and cen- days prior. presence here today because it of the school year, we attendance said they were com- tered on God. That was really at- “Now we see that building deepens and affirms our love for mitted to their work in Catholic tractive to me there,” she said. on the foundation of personal you,” Rockers said. celebrate the Eucharist schools. Russell noted how loud and achievement has caused tremen- Wendell Bacnis, an eighth clear all the singing and prayers dous pain not only to the vic- Christ-centered schools together so that we can grade teacher at Maryknoll were at the day’s Mass. “It was tims of abuse but to all people of Bishop Silva also touched check the foundation School, said he feels he can gorgeous to see so many Catho- faith,” he said. “It is obvious that upon how Catholic schools must “make a big difference in the lic school teachers worshipping the foundation of Jesus Christ combat poverty and homeless- upon which our Catholic lives of my students and eventu- God,” she said. would not have supported these ness and be countercultural in a ally in society at large.” After Mass, there was a brief terrible crimes. society that glorifies the “deifica- schools are built.” “I’m able to weave the mor- refreshment break and a talk by “And now we must recommit tion of the self.” —Bishop Larry Silva als and values of Christ and the Jonathan Doyle, an internation- to rebuilding on a firmer founda- Hawaii Catholic schools have church into my curriculum,” said ally recognized speaker on Cath- tion of the Good Shepherd who seen a 20 percent decrease in Bacnis, who has taught at Maryk- olic education. Hawaii Catholic lays down his life for his sheep.” Catholic school enrollment in the students. noll for 13 years. school principals and pastors Rockers, Hawaii Cath- last decade, according to the Ha- “Does our need to increase en- Jessica Russell was a first- came together for a roundtable olic Schools superintendent, men- waii Catholic Schools office. But rollment lead us to shift our foun- time Mass of the Holy Spirit at- discussion as well. tioned the Pennsylvania abuse Bishop Silva reminded the edu- dations so that we shift from the tendee. She left a public school The Hawaii Catholic Schools report in his closing remarks as cators in attendance that they self-giving love of Jesus Christ to to teach kindergarten and department organizes the annual well, turning to the 20 priests need to be cautious in how they the self-achieving trajectory of first grade at St. Michael School Mass of the Holy Spirit and re- in attendance and saying, “Let go about trying to bring in more our culture?” he asked. in Waialua this year. She says she lated talks each year. Francis selects first layman as new head of school Hawaii Catholic Herald Damien Memorial School and a Asato received his doctorate in their contributions to society.” graduate of St. Anthony School, professional educational practice Asato is a world traveler who Saint Francis School in Manoa Kailua. in 2017 from the University of has visited 24 countries. He has named its first male head of Asato has worked at Seabury Hawaii-Manoa. He interviewed has done four motorcycle tours school in its 94-year history. The Hall on Maui since 2006 as a Sister as part of his of Japan and one on the U.S. school’s board of directors se- teacher and administrator. He doctoral dissertation. mainland. He has also bicycled lected Honolulu-born Casey M. was the school’s director of cur- In a news release, Asato said through France. Asato after a nationwide search riculum since 2012. that, as head of school, he wants He and his wife of 10 years, began in early June. He has a bachelor of science to raise Saint Francis to another Mariangela, a native of Peru, Asato, 46, is also the first per- degree from Santa Clara Univer- level. have recently adopted a baby son to lead the school who is not sity majoring in finance and mi- “My vision for Saint Francis girl. a member of the Sisters of St. noring in Japanese. would be a world class college Before stepping down in June, Francis of the Neumann Com- He earned master’s degrees preparatory school,” he said, Sister Joan of Arc led St. Francis munities. Asato succeeds Sister in social studies from Columbia “in which students are pursuing for 27 years, transforming it from Joan of Arc Souza, a Sister of St. Courtesy photo University and in Asian studies their interests, they’re engaged an all-girls high school into a pre- Francis. Casey M. Asato from the University of Hawaii- with their learning and they find kindergarten through grade 12 He is a 1989 graduate of Manoa. meaning and purpose through coed institution. 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • AUGUST 24, 2018 Talk story OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Encountering God in persons with disabilities “How many disabled and dreams and in the beauty of life Honolulu. The Mass offered an side the entire time, sleeping on apartment. Members of Hawaii’s suffering persons open their in union with the Lord.” opportunity to experience the a pull-out chair in the hospital Chuukese Catholic Community hearts to life again as soon as The opportunity to encoun- blessings of that pilgrimage of room. Meanwhile, dad found a are reaching out to them as they they realize they are loved! How ter God in vulnerable persons, disabled persons, with their chal- job near downtown Honolulu. continue their challenging jour- much love can well up in a heart including those with disabilities, lenges and limitations, with their The medical team eventually ney, this special opportunity to simply with a smile.… Each of us, is a special gift that, as the hopes and dreams. discharged their patient into the encounter God. sooner or later, is called to face — reminds us, the Gospel invites us Recently, the Office for Social care of his parents who will have The Office for Social Ministry at times painfully — frailty and all to experience. In this light, Ministry received a call from a to bring him back for ongoing is asking local parishes — their illness, both our own and those of the Office for Social Ministry has social worker at a local hospital treatment. respect life, family life, food and others.” (Pope Francis 2018) been blessed with the monthly who was assisting a young cou- Essentially, this family is start- outreach ministries — to kokua Ohana Mass for families with ple whose infant son had been ing life anew. this family in need. Contact us at On a Sunday afternoon in persons with disabilities. born with a debilitating brain ill- Thanks to the very persistent 203-6702 to help, and to experi- June, Pope Francis made an im- In August, this “gifted” com- ness. Mom and dad brought their and hard-working hospital social ence the gift of encountering God promptu visit to a Rome cen- munity met at St. Stephen Dioc- sweet little baby to this foreign worker, and staff from We Are by sharing the challenges, vul- ter for persons with disabilities, esan Center for a special summer land, so different from their is- Oceania, a non-profit organiza- nerabilities, dreams and hopes meeting with each of the 200 Mass to share in a presentation land home of Chuuk, entrusting tion dedicated to helping Micro- of our journey together as one people there. He spent two hours by one of its family members his care to medical personnel nesian families transition to life ohana. with families of people with who recently went to Lourdes who spoke English and not their in Hawaii, the family found a Mahalo, grave disabilities, saying he was with the Knights of Malta, thanks native Chuukese. place to live. grateful for the “family day.” He in part to the generosity of their The baby spent three months Generous friends of the so- Your friends at the Office encouraged them to “believe in parish, Sts. Peter and Paul in in the hospital with mom at his cial worker agreed to rent an for Social Ministry

Diocese committed to ‘compassionate resolution and justice’ for abuse victims The Catholic Church in Ha- day of a Pennsylvania grand jury of Honolulu in 1984. He retired lic Church when members of training programs and man- waii is “committed to compas- report on clergy sexual abuse in here in 1990 and died in 2006. the clergy sexually abused chil- dated reporting procedures to sionate resolution and justice six of the state’s eight . He admitted to abusing at least dren, including here in Hawaii,” prevent this type of abuse from for those who were victims of One of the priests named in 20 youth. One of the incidents Msgr. Secor said. happening again.” abuse,” said Msgr. Gary Secor, the report, the late Father Rob- of abuse was reported to have The said the di- A Pennsylvania report linked vicar general for the Diocese of ert Hannon, was a of the taken place in Hawaii. ocese remains committed to the 301 priests with sexual abuse Honolulu, Aug. 14 in a statement Diocese of Erie, Pa., who was “This report represents a “continued implementation of claims involving more than responding to the release that incardinated into the Diocese very dark period for the Catho- multi-level internal safeguards, 1,000 victims.

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To advertise in the Hawaii Catholic Herald, call Shaina Caporoz at 585-3328 AUGUST 24, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 5 Heralding back NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 23, 1968 Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario led us in prayer and blessed us as we prepared to board Bishop Will Bless St. Anthony’s the airplane for Denver for World Youth Church Sunday Day 1993. After 52 years of service in the Kalihi- Although we knew that the six-hour Kai District, St. Anthony’s Church, built flight would be the beginning of a once- by Father Ulrich Taube in 1916, has made in-a-lifetime experience for the 130 of us way for a new St. Anthony Church, (pic- from Hawaii, we weren’t prepared for all tured at left) to be blessed by the most the excitement, challenge and unity that Rev. John J. Scanlan, bishop of Honolulu. we would feel by the end of our trip. The blessing and first Mass in the newly erected church is at 4:30 p.m. The new 10 years ago — Aug. 22, 2008 church occupies the same spot as the first Town hall meetings scheduled to church at Puuhale Road. … implement ‘Road Map’ The Faith was first brought to Kalihi as early as 1840 when Calixus built Vicariate town hall meetings are now an altar and Mass was offered in a rented taking place to facilitate the implementa- store. This make-shift arrangement con- tion of the diocesan “Road Map for Pas- tinued until 1916 when Father Ulrich built toral, Program, and Facility Needs 2008- the first church. 2013.” These meetings began in May and will be completed in the fall. … 25 years ago — Aug. 27, 1993 The importance of leadership train- ing as a priority activity and a needed Pilgrimage to Denver resource is expressed in several ways – We gathered anxiously and eagerly training for parish ministry leaders, clergy around the gate counter at Honolulu In- and councils. ternational Airport in the early morning of A striking refrain is the desire of par- Tuesday, Aug. 10, virtual strangers, having ishes to focus attention on leadership for met only briefly at preparation meetings. and by youth.

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HCH file photo Hawaii’s first group of Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet pose for their last shipboard portrait on the S.S. Lurline on Aug. 24, 1938. They made landfall in Honolulu an hour later. Educators and more For eight decades, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet helped shape the modern church in Hawaii

By Patrick Downes Tornovich. is Mother Mary Albert Carroll, of six Catholic schools in Hawaii, poor, volunteered in homeless Hawaii Catholic Herald From Los Angeles were Sister Sister Carlotta Whitmore and two on Maui and four on Oahu. shelters, worked in communica- Mary Faber Vanderwerf, Sister Sister Julienne Fennerty. On Aug. Here are the schools they tions, catechetics and counsel- t took some pleading in 1936 Adele Marie Lemon, Sister Mary 2, Sister Miriam Ruth Karl also administered and the year they ing and have ministered to the from Hawaii’s Bishop Stephen Anne Bahner and Sister Ann Pa- arrived from St. Louis. started: St. Theresa, Honolulu, sick, the imprisoned, the elderly Alencastre to get the mother trice O’Connor. In the summer of 1941, three 1938; Holy , Paia, 1939; and the homebound. They have superior of the Sisters of St. “What a happy Aloha was sisters briefly branched off to St. Joseph, Waipahu, 1946; St. served in parishes as religious IJoseph of Carondelet in St. Louis, ours!” wrote Sister Adele Marie, Kauai to teach catechism classes Anthony, Kailua, 1952; Christ the educators, eucharistic ministers, Missouri, to send sisters to Ha- recalling their morning arrival at there. King, Kahului, 1955; and Holy lectors, choir directors, RCIA waii. Honolulu’s Pier 11 as the clock During World War II, the sis- Trinity, Honolulu, 1965. team leaders and outreach coor- “Otherwise obliged to close on the Aloha Tower marked 10 ters broadened their ministry to At one time or another they dinators. school,” the bishop stated in his minutes to nine. include praying with parishio- could also be found on the facul- Today, advancing age has second cable to Mother Rose Co- According to the late Sister ners, offering hospitality to ser- ties of St. Anthony Grade School added for some Hawaii sisters a lumba McGinness requesting “at Kathleen Marie Shields’ recount- vicemen, writing letters to their and St Anthony Junior-Senior ministry of “prayer and witness,” least six” sisters. (The first appeal ing of the historic day in her 2004 anxious families on the Main- High School in Wailuku; Star of while others have welcomed the was for 12.) The school in ques- book “Aloha Ke Akua,” the sisters land, and taking turns before the the Sea, Honolulu; St. Patrick, responsibility of caregiver for tion was St. Theresa, opened in were met by a “waving crowd of Blessed Sacrament in evening Honolulu; Sacred Hearts Acad- their elderly companions. 1931 by the Sisters of the Sacred aloha.” Disembarking, they to- adoration. emy, Damien Memorial School The Hawaii Vice-Province Hearts who were leaving to at- gether received nearly 100 leis. and Chaminade University. joined the Los Angeles Province tend to growing responsibilities On Sept. 1, eight days after After the war In 1965, the Hawaii congre- on July 1, 2017. Also part of elsewhere. they arrived, the sisters opened The war saw the Catholic gation was elevated to the sta- the Los Angeles Province are all The petition proved to be per- the school year for 730 students, Church in Hawaii pivot from tus of vice province. From the of California, Japan, the Pacific suasive. Nine sisters arrived on kindergarten through grade nine. a missionary outpost to a new late 1960s, it expanded its hori- Northwest and Arizona. the U.S. Lurline 80 years ago this According to Sister Kathleen Ma- emerging American diocese zons sending sisters to mission More than 200 Sisters of St. month on Aug. 24, 1938, five rie, their greatest challenge was with the Sisters of St. Joseph of in Peru, the Marshall Islands, Joseph of Carondelet have served from the St. Louis Province, four “to pronounce and to spell cor- Carondelet contributing greatly Johnston Atoll, Christmas Island, in Hawaii since the first group of from the Los Angeles Province. rectly the names of the children.” in the transition. Chile, Samoa and Japan. Back nine came in 1938. For 80 years, They ranged in age from 21 to The sisters’ quick success Before and after the war, the in Hawaii, some also found as- as educational leaders and mis- 58. From St. Louis were the su- prompted Bishop Alencastre a sisters and their trained cat- signments on Lanai and the Big sionaries, they helped shape the perior Sister Mary Virginia Beck- few months later to ask for more echists staffed numerous parish Island. modern church in Hawaii, edu- er, the assistant superior Sister of them, this time to run Holy Ro- catechism programs across Oahu Outside the classroom, the cating and ministering to four Mary Zenaide, Sister Mary Felix sary School in Paia, Maui. providing religious instruction to work has been varied and di- generations of Catholics. In the Jochem, Sister Frances Celine On July 19, 1939, Mother thousands of children. verse. The sisters have lived process, they also attracted many Leahy and Sister Alice Josephine Rose Columba sent from St. Lou- They ended up running a total among and advocated for the local women to the religious life. AUGUST 24, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 9

THE WORK CONTINUES: VOLUNTEER MINISTRIES Hawaii’s Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet today are engaged in Joining the numerous full time, part time and volunteer ministries. They continue their work “with the dear neighbor,” said Sister Mary Kathleen Dugard, quoting a directive of the order’s community founder Father Jean Pierre Medaille. Four sisters minister in full-time Diocesan adult faith formation coordinator or part-time positions on Maui and Oahu in teaching, religious education Kristina DeNeve is entering the Sisters and grant writing. Other sisters on Maui and Oahu volunteer in parish of St. Joseph of Carondelet in the fall ministry as cantors, parish office volunteers, in religious education By Anna Weaver Carondelet Sisters Francine programs, various senior programs Hawaii Catholic Herald Costello and Brenda Lau, are two and sign language interpretation. local women religious who con- Others serve in programs for hough Kristina DeNeve nected with DeNeve as she began women coming out of prison, choir says she has considered a to seriously discern a vocation to ministry, Eucharistic ministry in care vocation to the religious religious life. homes, food bank ministry, walking life on and off since she Sister Francine said that spiritually with individuals and the Twas a child, it was not until a few DeNeve is a strong candidate to diocesan safe environment program. years ago that she seriously be- be a sister for many reasons, but Others are involved in family and gan circling around the idea of one of them is that “she’s honest friends caregiving, in overseeing the consecrated life. with herself, she knows what she congregation’s Associate program, She went to school. She taught wants, why she wants to join and and in presence and prayer ministry, and worked. She wanted to get why she wants to be a part of a and two serve the Hawaii sisters as a married and have children. She religious community.” coordinator and health coordinator. kept praying about her vocation. For her part, DeNeve said, “I The Hawaii sisters are all on Oahu Now DeNeve, who has been had to spend a lot of time trying except where noted: to think about being a sister and the Diocese of Honolulu’s Office ff Sister Catherine Anthony Acain of Religious Education coordina- working through with God about (on Maui) my desire for marriage.” tor for adult faith formation and ffSister Rosita Aranita evangelization since 2013, plans She had almost settled on ffSister Ann Faber Chang to join the Sisters of St. Joseph of the idea of joining the Sisters of Carondelet later this year. St. Joseph before attending the ffSister Patty Chang “As someone who has thought World Meeting of Families in ffSister Francine Costello about a vocation on and off my Philadelphia in 2015. The mar- ffSister Mary Kathleen Dugar entire life, I never thought this riage- and family-centric event ffSister Roselani Enomoto (on would be happening,” she said. reignited her longing to have a Maui) “I’m excited and anxious to be- husband and children. However, HCH photo | Anna Weaver ffSister Marcelina Felipe DeNeve said she continued to gin.” Kristina DeNeve, coordinator for adult faith formation, Diocese of Honolulu ffSister John Joseph Gilligan discern her vocation, and real- DeNeve, 50, is a later-in-life (returning to Albany Province in candidate to the religious life. ized recently that she no longer the fall) felt that strong compulsion to She was raised Catholic and at- Leaving Hawaii As the adult faith formation f family life. fSister James Therese Joseph tended Catholic schools growing While DeNeve’s boss, Jayne coordinator for the diocese, Instead, the renewed desire ffSister Jean Larm up. She has a bachelor’s degree Mondoy, was a bit surprised DeNeve’s found great joy in help- for religious community revealed ffSister Brenda Lau in psychology and from when DeNeve came to her earlier ing people deepen their faith and itself. ffSister Angela Laurenzo (on Maui) St. University, a mas- this year to tell her she planned bring others into Catholicism. f ter’s degree in Christian spiritu- Sure about Carondelets to join the Carondelets, the direc- “I’m leaving a very privileged fSister Giovanna Marie Marcoccia ality from Creighton University, tor of the office of religious edu- ministry. I’ve been surrounded by (from Albany Province) While DeNeve may have and a doctorate in social psychol- cation and faith formation said it all these folks who love Jesus and ffSister Tomasa Marcos struggled over her call to reli- ogy from the University of Mis- also made sense. love their faith,” she said. “It was ffSister Eva Joseph Mesina (on gious life, choosing which wom- souri-Columbia. “I’ve admired her deep sense a fun job.” Maui) en’s religious order to join was From 2008 to 2013, she was of spirituality. She really takes the In her professional life and ffSister Margaret Leonard Perreira much easier. More than a decade the director for the Office of Evan- time to center herself, to pray,” ministry, DeNeve said she’s “been ago when DeNeve was first intro- ffSister Anita Marie Rosco gelization and Welcoming in the she said, noting that DeNeve really blessed to do some amaz- duced to the Sisters of St. Joseph ffSister Sara Sanders (on Maui) Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin. takes a yearly personal silent re- ing jobs and some amazing min- of Carondelet while working at ffSister Marian Tung Before that, DeNeve served as an treat in the years she’s been with istries.” Creighton, the order’s Ignatian- ffSister Claudia Wong the Diocese of Honolulu and that “And I could keep doing them assistant professor and director based spirituality attracted her. she’s “deliberate about building for … however many work years of undergraduate studies in the Sister Brenda, who is the Ha- in time for quality prayer.” I have left. But I don’t really care Department of Psychology and waii coordinator for the Sisters of DeNeve says Ignatian spiritu- what I do next.” Neuroscience at Baylor Universi- St. Joseph, remembers first meet- ality is very important to her so Instead she’s excited about ENTERTAINING, ty. While at Creighton University, ing DeNeve at a diocesan Easter she does a daily Examen and the getting to experience ministry as she ran a program in the theo- event, where DeNeve chatted AUTHORITATIVE Suscipe prayer. She also attends part of a community. logical exploration of vocation, with her about how if she joined daily Mass as she is able, reads “I’m actually excited about Here is the taught, researched and offered a religious order she’d like to be spiritual books and goes “hiking how being a part of a religious cover of the workshops. a Carondelet sister. with God.” community might open me up book “Hawaii, She also has been a board “Oh really? Well, that would Mondoy describes DeNeve as to religious ministry that I would Lei of Islands,” member and online presenter for be nice!” Sister Brenda recalled. focused and intentional, some- not be able to do if I was on my the history of Paulist Evangelization Ministries Sister Francine also remem- one who is skilled at “helping own,” she said. the Catholic and a member of the evangeliza- bers DeNeve’s sharing that if in- people deepen their sense of spir- DeNeve is one of only a few Church in tion committee for the National deed God was calling her to be a ituality” in her diocesan work. women in the formation pro- Hawaii by Conference for Catechetical sister, she wanted to be a Sister Besides being colleagues, cess with ties to the Los Angeles Sister of St. Leaders. of St. Joseph. Mondoy said she and DeNeve province, says Sister Francine. Joseph of DeNeve is originally from Mo- “It said something about her have enjoyed joking back and Two other women are in L.A. for Carondelet line, Illinois, and still has family and at the same time something forth about their loyalties to the formation. DeNeve will go to St. Adele Marie in the area. That led in part to about us, that there were some San Francisco 49ers (Mondoy) or Louis, Missouri, to join that prov- Lemon, published in 1956. Sister her choosing to join the Sisters of mutual values or expressions of Green Bay Packers (DeNeve) and ince for her formation. (There Adele Marie was one of the first St. Joseph’s St. Louis, Missouri, our commitment which were in- Marianist (Mondoy) or Ignatian are also provinces in Albany, New group of nine sisters of her order province rather than its Los An- nate in herself,” Sister Francine (DeNeve) spirituality. York, and St. Paul, Minnesota, to come to Hawaii 80 years ago geles province, with which the said. “It was inspiring to me.” “Certainly the Sisters of St. and a vice-province in Peru.) this month. In the book’s foreword, Hawaii vice-province merged in Both Sister Francine and Sis- Joseph are gaining someone who DeNeve took her own voca- Honolulu’s Bishop James J. Sweeney 2017. There will only be a five- ter Brenda have met with DeNeve is Christ-centered, is thoughtful tion quandary back to God many writes, “‘Hawaii, Lei of Islands’ fills the hour drive from St. Louis to visit on and off over the last few years and is going to be a wonderful times over the years. family. and helped her connect with the needs of those who in this present addition to their community,” “I want to encourage people Another bonus? The town of Carondelet Los Angeles province day desire an entertaining, yet Mondoy said. who have thought about [a re- Carondelet, where the U.S. order vocations director as she final- authoritative and up-to-day account DeNeve says it will be hard ligious vocation] here and there began, is a suburb of St. Louis. ized plans to join the order. to the spread of the Faith in the to leave Hawaii, which she de- but thought that they couldn’t “That’s also a bit of an at- “She’s a delightful, smart Hawaiian Islands. Although written scribes as a “true melting pot of because of X, to keep taking X traction to me about that area,” woman,” Sister Francine said. primarily for school children, this race and humanity and culture.” back to God,” she said. “Whatev- DeNeve said. “Not only am I go- “She makes you feel comfortable book may be read with great profit by She’ll especially miss the people er God will do with you and with ing home but I’m also going to and I think she feels comfortable all members of the family.” she’s met and worked with here. X, it’s going to be awesome.” the home of the CSJs.” with us.” 10 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • AUGUST 24, 2018

PIONEERS: SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONELET WHO LEFT THEIR MARK

Sister Adele Sister Regina Sister Jeanne Sister Kathleen Marie Lemon Catherine Brandt Anne Collis Marie Shields A prolific writer First Hawaii vice- Paving new paths Leading a golden with a free spirit province director for women era of religious ed Sister Adele Marie Lemon, Sister Regina Catherine Sister Jeanne Anne Collis, Sister Kathleen Marie Shields, 1901-2006, was born Isabelle Brandt, 1910-2012, served as an 1921-2015, paved new paths for 1926-2011, the ebullient Sister Mary in Arizona to a Mexican educator in Hawaii for more than women and religious in the Dio- of St. Joseph of Carondelet, led a Catholic mother and a father with 25 years. cese of Honolulu. A Sister of St. golden era of religious education no religion. She was a self-de- She was a teacher and princi- Joseph for 68 years, she served in the Diocese of Honolulu from scribed free-spirited “wild” child pal at three Oahu grade schools, nearly half that time Hawaii. 1982 until 2003. who once played hooky for an worked at the diocesan school Sister Jeanne Anne was born She once described her teach- entire year rather than go to the department and was also the in 1921 in Utica, New York. Af- ing philosophy to the Hawaii school her mother wanted. She first Hawaii Vice-Province direc- ter graduating from high school, Catholic Herald. Creativity and met her match in principal Sister tor for the Sisters of St. Joseph of she worked for six years for Utica joyful enthusiasm must be marks Mary of the Angels at a Catholic Carondelet. Mutual Insurance Company and of every catechist, she said. Class- boarding high school in Tucson. Born in St. Louis in 1910, she also served in the Red Cross dur- es cannot be dull and dead. By the time she graduated, she joined the Sisters of St. Joseph ing the Second World War. “Children need to learn that by “decided to become a .” on Sept. 8, 1930, making her fi- She entered the Sisters of St. experience,” Sister Kathleen Ma- Isabelle Mary joined the Sisters nal profession of vows on Aug. Joseph of Carondelet in Troy, rie said. “They may not remember of St. Joseph of Carondelet one 15, 1936. New York, on March 19, 1947, everything you taught, but they month shy of her 20th birthday, The first teaching assignment professing her final vows on the will remember you.” and on March 19, 1921, received in her long career as an educator same day, the feast of St. Joseph, Hawaii remembers Sister the habit and the name Sister was as the third and fourth grade two years later. Kathleen as a woman of passion- Adele Marie. She taught in San teacher at Sacred Heart School, She received bachelor’s and ate faith and buoyant personality Francisco Bay area schools for 15 Indianapolis, Indiana. master’s degrees in education who left an indelible mark on the years before joining eight other Sister Regina Catherine first from the College of Saint Rose, church in Hawaii. sisters for the order’s first “over- came to Hawaii in 1939 to St. Albany, and later pursued post- Her baptismal name was Ma- seas” mission — Hawaii. Theresa School in Honolulu graduate studies in contempo- rie Theresa. When she joined the The nine pioneers landed in where for 12 years she taught rary theology at the University of Sisters of St. Joseph right after Honolulu on Aug. 24, 1938, to third and fourth grade and ju- Hawaii. high school, she took the religious welcoming crowds bearing fra- nior high. Sister Jeanne Anne taught for name of Kathleen Marie and kept grant leis. She taught at St. The- In 1951, she went to St. Jo- 22 years in schools of the dioces- it for the rest of her life. resa School in Honolulu for 11 seph School in Waipahu to teach es of Albany, Syracuse and Hono- She came to the islands in years. sixth grade. Two years later she lulu. the fall of 1982 after many years During her teaching years, was named principal, followed training and supervising reli- She came to Hawaii in the Sister Adele Marie did a lot of by assignments at St. Anthony gion teachers in dioceses across 1960s, first serving as a teach- writing, attributing her avoca- School, Kailua, and St. Theresa. the country. She also taught cat- er and principal of St. Antho- tion to “a bit of printers’ ink in my In the late 1950s and early echetical sessions in colleges and ny School in Kailua. She then blood.” A great-uncle had found- 1960s in Hawaii she also served seminaries and authored or co- worked in a variety of adminis- ed the famous English magazine, as vice-provincial of her congre- authored several books on reli- trative roles for the Diocese of “Punch”; an uncle was a profes- gation. gious education. Honolulu. sional writer. Her last island assignment In Hawaii she was attracted by In “To You From Hawaii,” Sis- was in 1964 as an education She served as administrative the “marvelous signs of vitality in ter Adele Marie recounted the consultant and associate super- assistant to Msgr. Daniel Dever, the church.” bombing of Pearl Harbor and the intendent at the Catholic School the superintendent of schools. Among her Hawaii accom- war years that followed. Her book Department. Under the administration of plishments, she helped the bishop “Hawaii, Lei of Islands” told the Sister Regina Catherine would Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario, she initiate a new two-year parish- history of the Catholic Church in often share her recollections of was the first woman to be ap- based Confirmation program of Hawaii. Dec. 7, 1941, the bombing of pointed vicar for religious, the li- education, maturing spirituality She also wrote a children’s Pearl Harbor. It was a Sunday aison between Hawaii’s religious and service; she hired a consul- book, “The Magic Wishbone,” il- and she was lining up the boys congregations and the bishop; tant for religious special educa- lustrated by Sister Charlotte Anne for Mass at St. Theresa Church. assistant diocesan chancellor; tion to work with persons with Carter; a small catechism “Quiz “We were running late so I and associate director of the per- disabilities; and she produced Book” which was used in Hawaii was trying to hurry the boys manent diaconate program. and helped host a diocesan radio and translated into Melanesian along but they kept stopping to In 1995, she returned to her show which aired live 112 times and Tagalog; and “Chalk Talks for look up at a plane. They kept congregation’s provincial house over two years. the Busy Teacher,” a compilation saying, ‘Sister, one bomber, one in Latham, New York, where she She also helped write a dioc- of quotations for each day of the bomber.’ I looked up and the served as pastoral-care coordina- esan guide to Catholic sex educa- school year, besides magazine ar- plane was flying so low that I tor, and later, in various volun- tion; expanded and modernized ticles and poetry. could see the pilot’s face. … We teer positions. her department’s media library; After Hawaii, Sister Adele Ma- just got in the door of the church Sister Jeanne Anne was de- wrote, and later updated, a 100- rie returned to the mainland and when the most deafening noise scribed as a gracious, vibrant page religious diocesan educa- taught high school in California you can imagine began.” woman whose joy in living over- tion curriculum titled “Children of for 32 years. She also spent time Sister Regina Catherine re- flowed into her every action. A God”; and organized the two-week studying and teaching in Europe turned to the mainland in 1967 Sister of St. Joseph to the core Oahu Catechetical and Pastoral and North Africa. for more assignments as a princi- of her being, she gave the full Institute, which offered nearly 40 At the age of 81, her last year pal and teacher. expression of her many gifts to classes in Scripture, church histo- of teaching, Sister Adele Marie From the mid-1980s on she bring God’s unifying, reconciling ry, spirituality, morality, catechet- was invited with five other Sisters did administrative work for her love to all whom she met. ics, liturgy and social ministry. to take a trip to China. Afraid that congregation at its provincial She maintained a fondness for Near the end of her Hawaii her religious habit (she was the house in St. Louis, Missouri. In the Islands, its people, culture tenure the diocese had 72 par- only sister wearing one) might 1992 she retired to Nazareth and natural beauty, returning ish coordinators, 931 parish cause delays in Communist Chi- Living Center, where she spent for special events as long as she catechists, 232 volunteer youth na, she donned a muumuu and a her last 20 years ministering in was physically able. She infused leaders, 8,034 elementary level straw hat. prayer and witness. warmth, wisdom, humor and students and 2,223 high school She retired in 1991. She was 102 when she died. love into every endeavor. students. AUGUST 24, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 11 coming to promote the of Ilocano bishop By Patrick Downes in 1904. He was ordained priest have witnessed the “miracles of serves to be canonized because Hawaii Catholic Herald in 1904 and appointed Bishop of the roses” in which the Blessed of the virtues he practiced during Lipa, , in 1917. Mother was reported to have ap- his lifetime, specially patience in A Philippines bishop will be in According to a website dedi- peared in a Carmelite convent in the midst of suffering.” Hawaii next month to celebrate cated to the bishop, he changed Lipa in the late 1940s and early “He will be a good refuge, es- a Mass to promote the cause of the religious, spiritual and moral 1950s, a vision that was later dis- pecially for us who suf- sainthood for Bishop Alfredo F. profile of southern Luzon where counted by the Vatican. fer much,” the archbishop said. Verzosa, the first Catholic bishop Lipa is. He died in his home city on “We admire his virtue of obe- to hail from the country’s north- He founded the Missionary June 27, 1954. dience,” Archbishop Salgado ern Ilocos region where many of Cathechists of the Sacred Heart, Archbishop Salgado initiated said, recalling his response to the Hawaii’s Philippine immigrants a diocesan congregation for the cause for and Vatican’s verdict on the alleged have roots. women in 1923; was the apostol- sainthood for Bishop Verzosa apparition of our Blessed Mother, Archbishop emeritus of Ernes- ic administrator of Nueva Sego- in 2013, an effort that was ap- calling it inauthentic. to A. Salgado will celebrate the 5 via from 1926 to 1927; and built proved by the Vatican resulting “From then on he never said p.m. Mass on Saturday, Sept. 8, Bishop , churches, convents and schools in the bishop receiving the title a word about the apparitions at the Co-Cathedral of St. The- candidate for sainthood in his diocese, which he worked “.” although it is suspected that he resa. to rebuild after the destruction of In an email to the Hawaii may have believed in it,” he said. Born in 1877 in , Ilocos theology degree at the University World War II. Catholic Herald, Archbishop Sal- “Obedience,” said Archbishop Sur, Bishop Verzosa obtained his of Santo Tomas in the Philippines Bishop Verzosa is said to gado said Bishop Verzosa “de- Salgado.

Our Lady of Sorrows Church to celebrate feast day with , novenas, Masses Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in p.m. rosary and procession to the Wahiawa has scheduled several entrance of the church, followed events to celebrate their patron- by Mass at 5 p.m. celebrated by ess, Our Lady of Sorrows, and the Msgr. Gary Secor. 90th anniversary of the parish’s The culmination of the feast beginnings as a mission church. day and anniversary celebration From Sept. 6 through Sept. is the following day, Sept. 16. 14, various parish ministries, Bishop Larry Silva will preside organizations and councils will at the 9 a.m. Mass. Festivities lead the rosary and novena each continue at 11 a.m. with a par- evening prior to the 7 p.m. Mass. ish potluck and entertainment by The feast day of Our Lady of parishioners and the youth. Sorrows is Saturday, Sept. 15. Its For more information, call the observance begins with a 4:30 parish office at 621-5109. Live Every Moment Festa 2018 is a celebration of Portuguese culture Festa 2018, a festival of Por- Kaneshiro will serve as master of tuguese food, music, crafts and ceremonies. Make a Difference more, will be held from 10 a.m. to Festa 2018 will also have his- 3 p.m., Sept. 22, at Hawaii’s Plan- toric ukulele displays. tation Village, 94-695 Waipahu The event is open to the public in the Lives of Seniors! Street in Waipahu, according to and admission is free. the organizers’ online flyer. Festa 2018 is co-sponsored by The event will feature special the Hawaii Council of Portuguese Join the St. Francis Healthcare System Team! appearances by Frank de Lima, Heritage, Leonard’s Bakery, Re- Frank Suster, Na Ohana O Ke An- dondo’s and City Mill. uenue, Ukulele Guild of Hawaii For more information, email Personal Care Attendants and the Camoes Players. Champ [email protected]. Travel to clients’ homes within a designated region of the island to provide personal care Retreat center sponsoring a pray, paint party and bathing services as part of the plan of A St. Anthony Retreat Center is Registration is required and care for seniors. Use your own vehicle. sponsoring a “pray and paint par- space is limited. The cost is $25 ty” for adults, 1-5 p.m., Sept. 15, per person and includes all paint- Mileage to clients homes reimbursed. High with artist and “woman of faith” ing supplies, instruction and light school diploma, minimum two years experience in caregiving, preferably for Sheree Pokipala, at Rose Hill at refreshments. St. Anthony Retreat Center, 3351 Call 845-0065 to reserve your elders over 60, CPR certification, valid driver’s license, personal vehicle with Kalihi Street in Honolulu. spot. auto insurance coverage and good driving record, based on current driver’s abstract. Nuuanu Memorial Park Program Assistants & Mortuary, LLC Help with therapeutic activities in our adult day “Planning is Caring” care programs. Serve as a primary caregiver for Full service mortuary • Cremation services clients who need assistance with activities of daily living. High school graduate with two years Crypts, niches & urn plots of experience, preferably in an adult day care 2233 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817 • (808) 537-5255 center, community health agency, or nursing home. Current CPR and First Aid certification.

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Right, students from Saint Louis School carry in the cathedra, or bishop’s chair, and Bishop Larry Silva’s coat of arms during the Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Aug. 16, cel- ebrating the church’s 175th anniversary and completion of phase two of its extensive renovation. Below, right, vicar general Msgr. Gary Secor, the rector of the cathedral, ad- dresses the congregation.

HCH photo | Patrick Downes Built of ‘living stones’ 175th anniversary Mass unveils a major step in the cathedral basilica’s extensive renovation effort By Patrick Downes hats and their newer berets. At the anniversary Mass, the Hawaii Catholic Herald The restored sanctuary old marble altar and surround- gleamed after being hidden for ing statues appeared polished he church is metaphori- eight months behind a white wall and luminous. The main altar cally described as built as construction crews worked to had plenty of room around it on of “living stones” — the transform the space. the extended, carpeted sanctuary faithful, with Christ as In fact, the sanctuary had not floor. Tthe foundation. been seen in its totality since The pews were full. The over- The Cathedral Basilica of Our 1993, the year the building’s flow went upstairs to the side Lady of Peace, constructed of 150th anniversary marked an galleries. Latecomers stood along HCH photo | Patrick Downes coral blocks cut from the reef earlier restoration effort that the side walls. Special guests and off Kakaako, can come close to erected a semi-transparent screen religious sisters filled the nine of improvements and renova- Blessing the four stained-glass making that claim literally, as the to block off the area around the pews reserved for them. Most of tions by numerous bishops over windows, he said, “May the light blocks are the remains of living original altar to create a eucha- the priests took the pews front many years. that shines through these win- creatures. ristic devotional area separated right. The Mass proceeded with dows be a blessing to us.” So suggested Bishop Larry from the rest of the church. The evening displayed the five students from Saint Louis In his homily, the bishop said Silva in his homily Aug. 16 at the In the earlier renovation, the dynamism of this parish in the School, in white shirts, black ties that the people of 1843, the year evening Mass in the cathedral pews were re-arranged to face heart of the city of Honolulu. and white orchid leis, chanting in the church was dedicated on the marking the 175th anniversary each other, monastery-style, left Like the church itself, the liturgy Hawaiian as they carried in the Feast of the Assumption, Aug. 15, of its dedication as Catholicism’s and right of the widened center was a compilation of the old and bishop’s coat of arms plaque and “were generous,” giving “their mother church in Hawaii. aisle where the altar and ambo new, from Gregorian chant that the cathedra, or bishop’s chair, time, talent, treasure” to build The Mass also unveiled a were positioned. St. Marianne would have sung, the origin of the word “cathe- “this beautiful house of worship,” major step in the cathedral’s ex- The present renovation turned to modern hymns and Hawaii-in- dral.” the foundation of which is Jesus tensive renovation effort. In his the pews back to facing the altar, spired melodies. The aging pipe The students placed the Christ himself. homily, bishop listed the build- took down the sanctuary screen, organ was accompanied by an throne-like chair, carved of dark “We also give our time, talent ing’s features, restored or slated enlarged the sanctuary floor, assortment of other instruments, wood and upholstered in red, and treasure,” he said, to renew for restoration, noting their sym- added lattice-work walls on both from Hawaiian ipu to bells. under a new ornamental wood- the church and its mission. bolic and real functions. sides of the sanctuary, one behind Bishop Silva greeted the as- en canopy against the wall on The bishop noted various The two-hour liturgy began the bishop’s chair, the other in sembly with a bit of musing. the sanctuary’s left side and the parts of the church and their sig- at 6 p.m. with the tolling of the front of a wheelchair-accessible “You can almost hear the voic- bishop blessed it. “Let us ask God nificance. church bells and the recitation of ramp, and added burial crypts es of those who were here before to make his servants ever more The angels and the vaulted the . The entrance pro- for bishops under the sanctuary us, my parents, my grandpar- worthy to carry out his holy min- ceiling they decorate call to mind cession followed with 36 priests floor on the makai side. ents, St. Damien, St. Marianne,” istry,” he said. heaven, he said, and the 37 stat- in white and yellow chasubles, a The second phase also re- he said. Bishop Silva then blessed the ues of that surround the handful of deacons, a large crew stored four stained-glass win- The cathedral rector, Msgr. water in the baptismal font at the ceiling provide models of how to of altar servers and the bishop in dows in the sanctuary section Gary Secor, then read a brief his- center of the church and used it get there. gold vestments, accompanied by and upgraded the electrical sys- tory of the church. He described to sprinkle the congregation and The stained-glass windows in plumed tem. a building with an accumulation church’s renovations. teach “stories of Jesus and his AUGUST 24, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 13

HCH photo | Patrick Downes Clockwise from top left, Bishop Larry Silva celebrates Mass at the altar in the newly expanded sanctuary of the cathedral basilica. Members of the congregation examine the renovated sanctuary after Mass. Marianist Father George Cerniglia presents Bishop Silva with a framed apostolic bless- ing from Pope Francis on the occasion of the 175th anniver- sary of the cathedral. Deacon Michael Weaver incenses the assembly. Four of the cathedral altar servers who assisted at HCH photo | Patrick Downes the anniversary Mass.

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come.” He thanked the bishop, his cathedral staff, the restoration campaign committee members, and the “wonderful” architects, contractors and project manag- ers. “We are so blessed to have ex- cellent artisans,” he said. “They are the gold standard in restora- tion in Hawaii. This project is not easy, it’s very complicated.” “This is not just a museum piece,” he said of the cathedral. HCH photo | Dann Ebina HCH photo | Dann Ebina “We have 2,000 Mass-goers on weekends and 200 daily,” he mother,” he said. altar’s base. Those panels earlier “As we thank God for our an- said. The “magnificent” organ, to had come from the cathedral’s cestors who built such a magnifi- The cathedral is the state’s be reconditioned, was there “to original ambo. cent building, we thank God that second largest parish by Mass at- engage the eye, ear and hearts of Also coming are new pews we can restore it,” he said. tendance. STILL TO COME worshippers.” and kneelers, and a new altar, he Near the close of Mass, Mari- Msgr. Secor said the parish The 14 , said. anist Father George Cerniglia, on has a lot of support locally and The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace’s restoration phases three also to be restored, tell us that “Our ancestors probably did behalf of the Marianist congrega- “from all over the world.” whatever suffering we are called not imagine that two canon- tion, presented the bishop with through six will include the con- “We will need you to continue struction of a reliquary chapel to to endure, “Jesus battled it before ized saints would worship here,” a framed apostolic blessing from your support,” he said. hold the remains and relics of St. us.” Bishop Silva said. “Nor would Pope Francis. The monsignor said that the Marianne Cope and St. Damien de The church will have new they have thought it would be Honolulu City Councilman bishop had given Hawaii’s priests Veuster, new confessionals, a new confessionals and a new ambo, declared a minor basilica.” Brandon Elefante also presented the challenge to pay for the new full-immersion baptismal font, a or pulpit, “so that the living word Nevertheless, he said, the goal the bishop with a congratulatory altar, and Hawaii’s deacons the new altar, a new ambo, new pews, will be proclaimed.” of a church is not for people to proclamation from the City and opportunity to pay for the new a new tiled floor, new lighting and The ambo, the bishop said, bask in its beauty or distinction, County of Honolulu. baptistry. He said those efforts audio systems, restored stained- will be re-created using the pan- but to be renewed “so we can go In closing, Msgr. Secor told were going well. glass windows, restored artwork, a els of the apostle and evangelist out from here to continue the the congregation the renovations “We will finish this project,” restored pope organ, and exterior statues that now surround the work of Jesus.” were a preview “of what is to Msgr. Secor said. painting and landscaping. 14 A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD | AUGUST 24, 2018 The School News

1 WAIPIO ning the year with parent orien- Rosary Preschool tation night Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. The photo shows our staff reading a Four-year-old student, Jake book that will be introduced to Awong, on the second day of the students to help them transi- school Aug. 7, makes a fascinating tion for the first day of school. The barnyard discovery. (Reported by parents also will bring in a family Lora Ann Ogawa) photo that correlates with the 2 HONOLULU book’s character, bridging school St. Theresa School and home. The night was well at- tended and informative helping to Our faculty and staff were make the year go smoothly. Thank blessed to have Deacon Keith you to all who attended. Happy Cabiles of St. Augustine Church, Back to School 2018! (Reported Waikiki, facilitate their annual by Helen Souza) teachers retreat Aug. 6 at their parish hall. The retreat theme was, 1 2 7 KAPAA “See in a Whole New Light.” Our St. Catherine School school is blessed with six new Our school has been back in ac- teachers and having them partici- tion since July 30. We were very pate in this retreat allowed for per- proud to open the doors to our sonal growth and for collaboration new art and music building at among the staff. Deacon Cabiles the front of our campus. These encouraged teachers to see their days, amazing artwork is dis- lives, their work, their ministry in a played throughout the school new light and to allow themselves and magical music can be heard to grow in that light by realizing throughout campus, all coming their own strengths and weak- from our great new addition. … nesses. The teachers engaged in a We have also launched the Penny Four Temperaments Test to see Wars. In June, our school received which temperament would best a check from St. Rose Catholic describe them — Sanguine, Mel- 3 4 School in Santa Rosa, California. ancholic, Phlegmatic, Choleric. The They had read about how the faculty was challenged by a team- floods had greatly affected one work building exercise where they of our churches, St. William’s in needed patience and strength to Hanalei. When St. Rose’s school work with members with conflict- had been affected by a fire, they ing personalities. Needless to say, received a check from a school in our teachers were well equipped Joplin, Missouri, that had been to kickstart their new academic destroyed by a tornado in 2011. year. Our faculty staff would like to Both schools conducted penny thank Deacon Cabiles for facilitat- wars to continue the tradition of ing their retreat! (Reported by Faith paying it forward. All classes have Leasiolagi) a jar and students are encour- aged to bring in pennies and extra 3 EWA BEACH 5 6 change. St. Catherine School has Our Lady of Perpetual Help officially declared a Penny War so School that when the occasion arises, we On July 30 and 31, along with our will be ready to help a school in pastor Father Ed Barut Jr. and need. God bless all of our schools! principal Sister Davilyn Ah Chick, Pictured, Ms. Val’s sweet second the entire faculty and staff spent grade class with their Penny Jar two wonderful days in retreat. already almost full. Way to go! (Re- During this very special time, ported by Elizabeth Sancho) the participants reflected on the writings of Pope Francis, Sister 8 HONOLULU Patricia McCormack and Alice Sacred Hearts Academy Camille and Paul Boudreau. After Lower School reading these books, gifted from Our students participated in the Sister Davilyn during the summer, Lawakua Kajukenbo Club Exhi- the essence of their words were bition and Promotion Ceremony brought to life with very spirited EDITOR’S 7 8 CHOICE this summer. The ceremony was faith sharing. Pope Francis’ “Gaud- presided over by Grandmaster ete et Exsultate” is an apostolic Matt Levi, a black-belt expert, (Reported by Laverne Suster; photo consumption on marine life with formation in their faith, to develop exhortation on holiness. The Holy who has taught martial arts by Kaha‘e Maika‘i-Iakopo) a focus on humpback whales. each one’s God-given gifts, and Father shared that together with classes over the program’s 30-year LAB is an educational nonprofit to prepare them for success in all humanity, we are called to live 4 HONOLULU history. Seventh grader Abegail holy lives. We also examined what focused on students and educa- higher education and the global Sacred Hearts Academy Aguirre, an honors student who “being on the path to holiness” tors from countries in the Asia- marketplace. We do this through excels in robotics, received the means. In her book, “Embrace the High School Pacific region. The program’s goal a challenging curriculum focusing “Overcoming Adversity Award.” Mission: Be the “I” in Evange- Students Aubree Davis, Ella is to be student-centered with on math, science and technol- Adeline Garcia, for the second lize!”, Sister Patricia McCormack, Blu Pakele and Kammi Nguyen project-based learning focused on ogy, along with the support of year in a row, received the award IHM, EdD, calls us all as educators and their teacher Kinga Wojitas environmental science and cross- their parents and a nurturing for the highest GPA of any student to embrace the spirit of evange- participated in the inaugural cultural navigation. Pictured are environment. This is the Catholic in her competing division. Kajuke- lism right in our own classrooms. Learning Across Borders (LAB) Kammi Nyugen (grade 9); Aubree school difference. We are looking nbo blends self-defense into the The book shares many insights global finals, July 18 and 25, in Davis (grade 11); Ella Blu Pakele forward to a very successful year, hybrid martial arts program and and uplifting ways to evange- Hanoi, Vietnam. LAB is a program (grade 9). (Reported by Hayley filled with joy and tremendous in the process teaches discipline, lize our students and help them that brings students and teach- Matson-Mathes) accomplishments! You may still respect and teamwork. Lawakua evangelize as well. The third book, ers together to think, present and enroll your child, as we offer open has guided hundreds of youth to a KAILUA “Fearless: Stories of American discuss environmental issues. This 5 enrollment year round. For more more hopeful future using martial Saints” by Alice Camille and Paul year’s theme was “Humans: Incor- St. John Vianney School information, call the school of- arts to teach confidence, coordi- Bondreau, gave us much inspi- porating Ourselves into Nature.” Our school has begun classes fice at 261-4651. (Reported by Earl nation, structure and discipline. ration as we each selected and Aubree and Ella Blu were recog- for the 2018-2019 year and our Walker) Pictured are Madison Iwashita studied the life of an American nized for “Best Quality of Data and campus is filled with laughter, (grade 7), Abegail Aguirre (grade 6 MAKAWAO saint and shared their lives with Analysis” for their project studying children’s voices and excitement. 7), Tettaenia Francis (grade 7), the whole group. All-in-all, it was a genetically modified organisms, We have enjoyed greeting our St. Joseph Early Learning Natrimaj Francis (grade 5), Ade- profoundly spiritual and uplifting focusing on plants humans con- returning students and extended Center line Grace Agustin-Garcia (grade retreat fully enjoyed by the fac- sume. Kammi was awarded “Best a warm aloha to our new students, Our school welcomes back the 11), Sarina Ti‘a (grade 12) and ulty and staff before opening our Relation to Annual Theme” for her families and teachers! Our goal is Ladybugs and Butterfly Classes. head of school Betty White. (Re- doors for the first day of school. research on the impact of human to provide students with on-going We are off to good start, begin- ported by Hayley Matson-Mathes) AUGUST 24, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 15

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Schedule of Events Maui September 22, 2018 8:30am 10:15am Opening Prayer and Morning Breakout: Session 1 St. Anthony Middle/High School 10:15am 10:45am Break 10:45am 12:15pm Breakout: Session 2 1618 Lower Main St., Wailuku, HI 96793 12:15pm 1:15pm Lunch Break Provide Your Own Lunch Registration available online at 1:15 2:45pm Afternoon Breakout: Session 3 www.catholichawaii.org/mauifaithconference Saturday, September 22, 2018 SESSION 1 8:30am 10:15am 101 Counts for Sr. Angela Laurenzo, CSJ

102 Original Order: What Worked & Lessons Learned Counts for LEM 222, 224, or 226 Jayne Mondoy and Tonata Lolesio Whether your parish has implemented Original Order or is in its planning phase, this session is for you! Join this lively presentation/conversation on Original Order. 103 My Beloved, My Friend: Foundations for Building a Life of Authentic Love Counts for LEM 110 Melissa Maleski This session empowers you and your family to journey with Christ and the Church toward a more joyful human experience of love and family in the Divine plan. 104 Liturgical Ministers: Gaining Servant Leadership Skills Dcn. Modesto Cordero Based on a model of servant leadership, this workshop will provide us with skills to serve others unselfishly while influencing and empowering them to grow in a Christ directed, purposeful direction. Saturday, September 22, 2018 SESSION 2 10:45am 12:15pm 201 Your Keiki are Confirmed! Now What?! Lisa Gomes This workshop helps parish leaders explore ways to more fully involve adolescents in the life of the parish community and how youth ministry can continue to prepare young people for their involvement. 202 Effective Parish Evangelization & Catechesis for Millennials & Generation Z Counts for LEM 222, 224, or 226 Michael Pa’ekukui A fresh look at evangelization & catechesis through ‘attractive’ technology that truly engages students and immerses them in the life of Christ. 203 Best Practices in RCIA Counts for LEM 410 Dcn. Modesto Cordero Join us to discuss best practices in your RCIA process, including effective Mystagogia, basing your process (and topics!) on the liturgical year and moving towards a year round process. 204 Liturgical Laudato Si: Integral Ecology and Sublime Communion in God Dr. Dave Coleman Pope Francis’ remarkable encyclical fashions the Church’s response to the ecological crisis facing humanity and all creation. Discover how faith and reason are woven into a powerful call to integral conversion of heart. 205 An IgnatianInspired Approach to Prayer and Spirituality Fr. John LeVecke, S.J. This workshop addresses our relationship with God and how He navigates us through the joys and difficulties of our spiritual life. Founded on Christ’s teachings, we explore the diversity of the spiritual life, and practical applications to be utilized for personal growth. Saturday, September 22, 2018 SESSION 3 1:15pm 2:45pm 301 Reading, Praying and Understanding Scripture Counts for LEM 107 Sr. Angela Laurenzo, CSJ Explore the inspiration, development, interpretation, and historical context of the scriptures. As a lay Catholic, learn how to prayerfully read the word of God on your own!

302 Becoming a Youth Friendly Parish Lisa Gomes This workshop helps parish leaders imagine together the parish’s ability to minister to young people throughout all of parish life. Participants will discuss ways to include youth throughout parish life and discover ways that they can collaborate more fully to make young people feel welcomed in all ministries.

303 Credo: The Catholic Faith in Twelve Declarations - Counts for LEM 109 Melissa Maleski The Nicene Creed We recite it at every Mass, but how often do we really consider the meaning of this simple profession of faith? This session will help you immerse yourself in, and share with others, the essentials of our Catholic faith. 304 Physician Assisted Suicide: Undermining Trust and Hope for Those Most in Need Dr. Dave Coleman Physician Assisted Suicide will become legal in our state on Jan 1, 2019. We believe this law will ultimately undermine trust in our doctors & other medical personnel who are called to cure & care. Our hope is in God’s faithful love, found in an interior life of prayer and shared lovingly with those with whom we entrust our care. Registration Form First Name: Last Name: Email: Phone: Do you work for a Catholic School or ELC: YES NO Name of Parish/School and City:

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Speaking on behalf of life The second annual Life Symposium, “Na Mo‘olelo Ola: Living Stories,” took place on Aug. 17 at the KROC Center in Kapolei. The gathering focused on life topics including suicide, human trafficking, death and dying, and homeless- ness. Speakers included, clockwise from top left, Benedictine Sister Celeste Cabral, Sacred Hearts Father Herman Gomes, Kuakini Medical Center’s infec- tion prevention specialist Joy Yadao, and Deacon Modesto Cordero.

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FATHER EDWARD TURNER | 1030-2018 Korean War veteran was founding pastor of Resurrection Parish By Patrick Downes an aviation radioman from 1950 English. College Josephinum in Ohio for This was followed by as- Hawaii Catholic Herald to 1954 aboard the aircraft car- He came to Hawaii in 1959 four years of study. signments at Sacred Heart in riers USS Tarawa and the USS and taught for a year at Waianae Father Turner had been en- Waianae, Our Lady of the Mount Father Edward Turner, the Ko- Coral Sea and High School and for another couraged to seek the priesthood in Kalihi Valley, Our Lady of Sor- rean War veteran who was the with the VP-44 year at Leilehua High School in by his pastor in Waianae, Father rows in Wahiawa, and St. John founding pastor of Resurrection Squadron at Wahiawa. While in Waianae, he Bernard Eikmeier, also a Josephi- Apostle and Evangelist in Mililani. of the Lord Parish in Waipio, died Norfolk, Vir- taught religious education to num graduate. In September of 1986, Father Aug. 7 at the Veteran’s Medical ginia. seventh graders at Sacred Heart Archbishop Egidio Vagnozzi, Turner was named as the found- Center in Palm Beach County, Upon his dis- Parish. the apostolic delegate to the ing pastor of Resurrection of the Florida, where he was retired. He charge, Father He entered Dehon Seminary United States, ordained Father Lord Parish in Waipio, Oahu, for- was 88 and a priest of the Dio- Turner attended for “late” vocations in Great Bar- Turner a priest for the Diocese of merly a mission of St. John Apos- cese of Honolulu for 52 years. St. John Univer- rington, Maine, staying there for Honolulu at Josephinum on May tle and Evangelist, Mililani. Edward Turner was born on Father Edward sity in Jamaica, a year while applying to study for 28, 1966. He was also very involved in July 18, 1930, in Queens, N.Y., Turner N.Y. He gradu- the priesthood for the Diocese of Father Turner’s first Hawaii the Worldwide Marriage Encoun- the second child of Helen and Jo- ated in 1959 Honolulu. He was accepted by assignment was as an associate ter movement. seph Turner. with a bachelor’s degree in sec- Hawaii Bishop James J. Sweeney pastor of the Cathedral of Our Father Turner retired in July He served in the U.S. Navy as ondary education and a major in who sent him to the Pontifical Lady of Peace. 1995.

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This advertisement is not from or approved by HUD. 18 WORLD HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • AUGUST 24, 2018 Pope: Victims’ outcry more powerful than efforts to silence them By Cindy Wooden and with all men and Catholic News Service women of good will, and with society in general, to combating VATICAN CITY — “No effort must all forms of the abuse of power, be spared” to prevent future cases sexual abuse and the abuse of of clerical sexual abuse and “to conscience.” prevent the possibility of their In Washington, the president being covered up,” Pope Francis of the U.S. Conference of Catholic said in a letter addressed “to the Bishops said by opening his let- people of God.” ter with these words of St. Paul, “I acknowledge once more “If one part suffers, all parts suf- the suffering endured by many fer with it’,” Pope Francis “shows minors due to sexual abuse, the that he is writing to all of us as a abuse of power and the abuse pastor, a pastor who knows how of conscience perpetrated by a deeply sin destroys lives.” significant number of clerics and In a statement issued late Aug. consecrated persons,” the pope 20, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of wrote in the letter dated and re- Galveston-Houston responded in leased Aug. 20. particular to these words from the The letter was published less pope: “Penance and prayer will than a week after the release of a help us to open our eyes and our Pennsylvania grand jury report on hearts to other people’s sufferings decades of clerical sexual abuse and to overcome the thirst for and cover-ups in six dioceses. The power and possessions that are so report spoke of credible allega- often the root of those evils.” tions against 301 priests in cases “These words must provoke involving more than 1,000 chil- CNS photo/Stefano Rellandini, Reuters action — especially by the bish- dren. Pope Francis prays as he leads a Lenten penance service in early March in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. “No ops,” Cardinal DiNardo said. “We “The heart-wrenching pain of effort must be spared” to prevent future cases of clerical sexual abuse and “to prevent the possibility of their being bishops need to — and we must these victims, which cries out to covered up,” Pope Francis said in an Aug. 20 letter addressed “to the people of God.” — practice with all humility such heaven, was long ignored, kept prayer and penance.” quiet or silenced,” Pope Francis cial to addressing the crime and “With shame and repentance, as pledges of “zero tolerance” for The pope is inviting “all the said. “But their outcry was more scandal. we acknowledge as an ecclesial abusive clerics, Pope Francis also faithful” to “join in prayer and powerful than all the measures Change, he said, will require community that we were not acknowledged that “we have de- fasting as a way to help foster meant to silence them.” “the active participation of all the where we should have been, that layed in applying these actions conversion and genuine change “The pain of the victims and members of God’s people.” we did not act in a timely manner, and sanctions that are so neces- of life wherever it is needed, even their families is also our pain,” he “Many communities where sex- realizing the magnitude and the sary, yet I am confident that they in the shepherds of the church. said, “and so it is urgent that we ual abuse and the abuse of power gravity of the damage done to so will help to guarantee a greater Cardinal DiNardo said he too, ex- once more reaffirm our commit- and conscience have occurred,” many lives,” he wrote. culture of care in the present and tends that invitation to all Catho- ment to ensure the protection of he said, are groups where there “We showed no care for the lit- future.” lics. minors and of vulnerable adults.” has been an effort to “reduce the tle ones,” Pope Francis said. “We As members of the church, he Jesus’ own words about the In his letter, Pope Francis in- people of God to small elites.” abandoned them.” said, all Catholics should “beg for- power of prayer and fasting, the sisted all Catholics must be in- “Clericalism, whether fostered “Looking back to the past, no giveness for our own sins and the cardinal said, is “a humble re- volved in the effort to accompany by priests themselves or by lay effort to beg pardon and to seek sins of others.” minder that such acts of faith can victims, to strengthen safeguard- persons, leads to a split in the to repair the harm done will ever Pope Francis also asked Catho- move mountains and can even ing measures and to end a culture ecclesial body that supports and be sufficient,” he said. “Looking lics to pray and to fast so that they bring about true healing and con- where abuse is covered up. helps to perpetuate many of the ahead to the future, no effort would be able to hear “the hushed version.” While the letter called all Cath- evils that we are condemning to- must be spared to create a culture pain” of abuse survivors. “On behalf of my brother bish- olics to prayer and fasting, it does day,” Pope Francis said. “To say able to prevent such situations He called for “a fasting that ops, I offer that only by confront- not change any current policies or ‘no’ to abuse is to say an emphatic from happening, but also to pre- can make us hunger and thirst for ing our own failure in the face offer specific new norms. ‘no’ to all forms of clericalism.” vent the possibility of their being justice and impel us to walk in the of crimes against those we are It did, however, insist that covered up and perpetuated.” truth, supporting all the judicial charged to protect can the church “clericalism” has been a key part ‘We abandoned them’ Recognizing the safeguarding measures that may be necessary. resurrect a culture of life where of the problem and said the in- In his letter, Pope Francis ac- policies that have been adopted in A fasting that shakes us up and the culture of death has pre- volvement of the laity will be cru- knowledged the church’s failure. various parts of the world as well leads us to be committed in truth vailed,” he added.

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tremely traditional parishes and CNS photo/Chaz Muth past for me as a survivor. But I’m were attacked as vulnerable chil- Jim VanSickle of Pittsburgh holds photos of abuse victims as members of the Survivors Network of those Abused also extremely happy that this dren. Their view of Catholicism by Priests (SNAP) hold a news conference in front of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Aug. 20, 2018, several days after information is coming to light,” changed when fellow believers a Pennsylvania grand jury released a stinging report that said more than 300 priests sexually abused more than said McDonnell, a specialist at a showed them no compassion and 1,000 children during the course of several decades. VanSickle told the grand jury that he was sexually abused by a drug and alcohol treatment facil- acted to protect selfish interests. priest as a teenager in Bradford, Pennsylvania. ity in Philadelphia, regarding the “I’ve known others that came recent grand jury report. “It is vin- forward. They were ridiculed and dication and validation for many ostracized — even by their own survivors and victims.” family members,” said VanSickle, He believes the church needs 55. He stood next to Attorney to stop withholding information General Josh Shapiro when grand about abuse and be honest with jury findings were released to the the public. “It will invite people public Aug. 14. He had suffered back to the Catholic Church once silently for 37 years after being they see that the church is not just sexually abused by a priest at age publicly making a statement that 16. ‘we’re sorry,’” he said. “We lived in a neighborhood As the church hierarchy con- where most of the people in the siders change, Catholics can make subdivision were Catholic. Every- simple changes in their homes thing in our lives revolved around and parishes. According to Lar- the church,” said Larson, who is son, the average age for a clergy now retired and in her 70s. “To sexual abuse victim to come for- be in that kind of environment ward is 42. As child victims grow and try to say something horrible into adults, they begin to realize happened to you, by a person ev- what happened to them — and erybody thinks is a god on earth, fall silent due to religious and so- you’re all alone.” cial pressures. Ordinary Catholics The abuses these survivors suf- can solve this problem, she said, fered at the hands of priests were by treating others around them not crimes of passion, they said, with openheartedness instead of

but cold exploitations of control. CNS photo/Chaz Muth moral superiority. Most victims were not aware that Msgr. Ron Lengwin, vicar for church “Be compassionate,” said Lar- their attackers were serial abus- relations for the Diocese of Pitts- son, sharing her advice to families ers. Each felt alone when he or burgh, speaks with abuse victim Jim coping with revelations of abuse. she was victimized. VanSickle of Pittsburgh during an “Believe your family member. “I think it’s opportunistic,” said Aug. 20 news conference held by They’re in pain. And they’ve held VanSickle. “I feel like I was tar- members of the Survivors Network this terrible secret for many, many geted.” of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) in years because of their fear of your “It’s a lifelong impact. I deal front of the diocese’s building. reaction when they tell you.” with it every single day,” said Nor- One of the hardest things Nor- ris, a chemical engineer. He said ris experienced in his life was the he was abused by a priest in Lou- when they did not know about shattering effect of the abuse on isville, Kentucky, at age 10. After sex. Confused, they realized his parents. They did not find out many years of struggle, he re- what happened when they grew about it until they were much vealed the truth to his devout par- up. Feeling disgust, anger and older. One of the last things his ents at a point when he “couldn’t shame, they feared hostile reac- father expressed on his deathbed take it anymore.” tions from their traditional com- was sorrow for what happened. When he acted to report the munities. VanSickle said a family’s first abuse, he and his family members “When I was growing up, we responsibility is to love and be- were mistreated by fellow Catho- were told, ‘It would be better for lieve a child who speaks out about

lics in the archdiocese. you to die than lose your virtue.’ CNS photo/Chaz Muth sexual abuse by clergy. “They discredited me,” he This was told to me in fourth A woman holds this sign as members of the Survivors Network of those “They need to wrap their arms said. “Probably the biggest disap- grade,” said Larson. “I didn’t know Abused by Priests (SNAP) hold a news conference in front of the Diocese of around that kid and make them pointment in my life was how the what ‘lose your virtue’ meant.” Pittsburgh Aug. 20. feel safe. That never happened church responded to my accusa- She was raped by a priest one for me,” he said. “You need to hug tions. Maybe I was naive, but I ex- year later at age 10. After realiz- and protect your child first. Deal pected them to believe my story ing the truth as an adult, she did “People say, ‘You’re a bad per- disillusionment has affected their with the church after.” and take action. When they didn’t not tell her parents. She knew son,’ or ‘You must have wanted personal beliefs. McDonnell said victims re- do what I saw as morally right, I they would not listen, since it was it,’” said VanSickle. “It’s amazing Norris is no longer Christian. “I cover with support from others, became more disillusioned with taboo to speak ill of a priest or that they attack their own people. personally can’t set foot in anoth- including fellow survivors. their teachings.” nun in their presence. They attack their own faithful.” er church because of what’s hap- “Part of the healing process is Survivors also faced a stigma Some Catholics viewed sex as The survivors are disillu- pened and the way I was treated,” coming forward. I’m only as sick caused by sexual assault. The scandalous and treated victims as sioned with the way church of- he said. as my secrets,” he added. “Talk to victims were molested at an age if they were contaminated. ficials handle abuse cases. This Larson hasn’t been inside a somebody.” 20 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • AUGUST 24, 2018 Mary Adamski VIEW FROM THE PEW ‘All generations will call me blessed’ wonderful time was and Dec. 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Mary. There it was depicted in the brilliant the guidance of the Holy Spirit in his role Conception, on my calendar every year it stained glass window across the church as a successor of St. Peter. We are taught had by all at a celebra- is also personal, my celebration of mak- from us. by the in their many encyclicals. tion memorializing ing Hawaii my home. I landed in Hawaii But when I talk to my blessed name- But even the most authoritarian of them on that summer day in 1961 and, four sake in that aforementioned athletes’ have been circumspect about asserting the death of a woman months later, began a 50-year adventure prayer, as well as my ad lib rambling pleas they speak “ex cathedra.” Awhose remarkable life was a as a Honolulu Star-Bulletin reporter. Holy for help and solace, I am not picturing a Theologians consider that one other day of obligation or not, I get to Mass luminous queen of heaven. The image in non-Biblical point of dogma about Mary legacy to Hawaii, to the church with memories and prayers for the people my mind is the Blessed Mother, a serene was grandfathered in as an infallible and to people who make care of I met along that long timeline. and compassionate woman, dressed sim- teaching. The idea that the human cho- the poor and afflicted their ca- The Assumption is a holy day of obliga- ply and modestly, in the humble circum- sen to become the mother of God was tion for Catholics in a lot of countries, and stances of Nazareth. She hears my ranting conceived without original sin, the Im- reer, vocation or goal in life. some places in Europe celebrate it with and my weeping and comforts me. I’ve maculate Conception, was declared a We all belted out a melody that St. gusto. We aren’t always in synch theological fact by Pope Pius IX in Marianne Cope heard sung by the Kalau- with the Orthodox Church, but 1854. Neither of those official pa- papa residents while she worked among this is a holy day we do share. pal decrees was earth-shattering to them for 30 years. We sang “Makalapua” In fact, observant Orthodox Catholics who had affirmed their in a modern adaptation replacing the Christians fast for 14 days in beliefs about Mary in prayer and original words about Hawaii’s beauty and preparation for the feast which devotions for centuries. a tribute to Queen Liliuokalani with “O they call the Dormition of the the love of God has gathered us together.” , which translates as ‘Behold your mother’ Every time I hear it, I think Mother Mari- the falling asleep of the mother The origin of the principle of anne would like the song as rendered into of God. Except for the Anglican infallibility came up in a Mass lit- a prayer by island composer Robert Mon- Church, known as Episcopal urgy this month. In the Gospel of doy. Church in America, most Prot- Matthew, Jesus tells his disciples About 150 of us filled the hall at Saint estants only acknowledge Jesus’ “whatever you bind on earth, shall Francis School Aug. 9 for the 100th an- mother in terms of Biblical pas- be bound in heaven; whatever you niversary of the death of the island saint. sages, such as Christ’s birth in loose on earth, shall be loosed in Bishop Larry Silva presided at the Mass, Bethlehem and Mary at the foot heaven.” Orthodox Christians do with a dozen priest concelebrants. Typi- of the cross when he died. not read that as giving the Bishop cal of Franciscan hospitality, the festivities Poor things, those reforma- of Rome higher authority than all included a substantial dinner. tion Christians, bereft of all the other bishops, and obviously nei- In his homily, the bishop recalled, musical, poetic, artistic expres- ther do the Protestants since the “There was mourning throughout the is- sions that humans have created Reformation 500 years ago. lands 100 years ago when the mother of to honor the Blessed Mother, The last we hear about Mary in outcasts had died.” all those colorful names for Scriptures is when Jesus, before I’ve thought about that during the past parishes and humorous varia- his death on the cross, told her tions thereof — my favorite is that his John would take couple decades when so much has been Our Lady of Perpetual Activity. care of her: “Woman, behold your written — some of it by me — about Ha- If you didn’t have a grounding son” and to John, “Behold your waii’s two saints as the Catholic Church in Marian education, aren’t you mother.” From those few words, followed the process of recognizing that puzzled by the sports euphe- theologians interpreted that Jesus what de Veuster and Moth- mism for an amazing athletic intended to share Mary as the er Marianne did by caring for banished accomplishment; how can you mother to all of humanity. leprosy patients, body and soul, was the understand a Hail Mary pass? The Gospel reading we heard personification of sainthood. There is no report of Mary’s on the Feast of the Assumption They didn’t live in times of instant death in the New Testament as was not about a queen, but about information. They didn’t have public re- we all know. Here’s the earli- the pregnant Mary of Nazareth lations networks. Reporters and camera est written report, according to traveling to visit her cousin Eliza- crews didn’t descend the trail from top- my penetrating and extensive beth, who recognized her holiness side for updates. And yet the word got theological research online: The immediately. Throughout our out. Letters made their way out of the subject came up at the Fourth prayer life as Catholics we repeat remote peninsula. Ecumenical Council of the an- Elizabeth’s greeting:“Blessed are Father Damien and Mother Marianne cient church at Chalcedon in CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz you among women and blessed is left a significant record of their work, 451, according to writings by the fruit of your womb.” their thoughts, prayers and worries, his- Mary is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Mary Church in St. . It seems Manhasset, N.Y. Mary’s answer was “one of the tory in their own words. And people that Emperor of Rome Marcian greatest prayers ever spoken,” said who watched it happen and benefitted requested that the bones of the Father Jack Ryan in his homily. from their compassion contributed to the Blessed Mother be given to him. St. Juve- needed her this month and wish people He recommended it as a “great way to chronicles. Great authors such as Robert nal, Bishop of Jerusalem, responded that I hold dear would know her, too, as we begin every day. Especially if you wake up Louis Stevenson brought their story to the there were no relics left on earth. mourn the death of my brother. grumpy.” I’d add a postscript to that, make world. He said that “Mary died in the presence If I were to pick the music to celebrate the Magnificat prayer an antidote to the In this era when we celebrate birth- of all the Apostles, but her tomb, when her, it wouldn’t be “O holy queen en- news of the day. What better way to get days in a big way, you’d think marking opened upon the request of St. Thomas, throned above” but the Hail Mary hymn your day into focus than this: the date of death to be a bit macabre. But was found empty wherefrom the Apostles by Carey Landry: “Gentle woman, quiet death dates are typical for the Catholic concluded that the body was taken up to light, morning star so strong and bright. “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Church’s liturgical scrapbook of saints. For heaven.” Gentle mother, peaceful dove, teach us Lord: my spirit rejoices in God my Sav- example, when we celebrate St. Patrick’s Catholics took the Assumption of wisdom, teach us love.” ior. impact as missionary to Ireland, it doesn’t Mary into heaven as a matter of faith for With Mary’s assumption into heaven as For he has looked with favor on his lowly dim our revelry and song to think that centuries. It is the inspiration for famous a basic church teaching for hundreds of servant. March 17, 461, was the date of his death. and fabulous art works down through the years, I’m not sure what led a modern-day From this day all generations will call me People who made their mark on the world ages. They often show Mary with her feet pope to put his foot down with a dogmat- blessed. as saints, secular heroes or sinners are re- on the moon wearing a crown of stars us- ic “believe it or be a heretic” approach. In The Almighty has done great things for me membered at anniversaries of their death. ing imagery from the Book of Revelation. 1950, Pope Pius XII invoked papal infal- and holy is His name. Catholics around the world celebrated Exploring the symbolism in that over-in- libility to declare that Mary, the Mother of He has mercy on those who fear him in ev- another death this month for which there terpreted, misunderstood book is beyond Jesus, was taken bodily into heaven. He ery generation. is no written chronicle of time and place. the skill set of this simple scribe. spoke “ex cathedra,” meaning from the He has shown the strength of his arm, and Church fathers long ago chose this as the chair of Peter. scattered the proud in their conceit. time to remember the end of the earthly The image in my mind You may think it was a just one of He has cast down the mighty from their life of Jesus’ mother and her assumption The responsorial psalm we have been many times that a pope flexed his theo- thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. into heaven, body as well as soul. singing this month, “the queen is at your logical authority, but no. That was the first He has filled the hungry with good things, right hand, arrayed in gold.” A pew mate and only time any pope has invoked his and the rich he has sent away empty. It is also personal infallibility. of mine whispered, “What does that He has come to the help of his servant Is- Actually, the dogma of infallibility was Considering the name my parents mean?” one Sunday when it had noth- rael for he has remembered his promise only declared in 1870 by the First Vatican gave me, it could be expected that a duti- ing to do with that day’s readings. Okay, of mercy, the promise he made to our Council. ful Catholic would take note of events we talked it through that the words from fathers, to and his children It says that a pope is protected from er- celebrating my blessed and glorious Psalm 45, written hundreds of years forever.” namesake. And when I circle Aug.15 before Christ, are interpreted to refer to ror when he promulgates a teaching with AUGUST 24, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 21 Msgr. Owen F. Campion 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME His love Catechesis Father Kenneth never ends Doyle QUESTION CORNER Joshua 24:-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ephesians 5:21-32; John 6:60-69

he Book of Joshua provides this weekend’s first reading. The book draws its name from Why is Michael a saint? the ancient Israelite leader, Joshua, who followed and actually guided the He- I am not a Christian, but I enjoy reading your ist, in fact), I am. So would it be a sin Tbrews into the land God had promised them. for me to honor his request? (Car- Fleeing from slavery in Egypt to settlement in the column and learn a lot from it. I am hoping that rollton, Georgia) Promised Land was long, difficult, and at times cha- you can explain why St. Michael the is In October 2016, the Vatican otic. Natural problems, such as the want for water regarded as a saint. I have always been under the A clarified that the remains of the and food in the Sinai desert, accounted for much of Q deceased should be treated with re- the trouble. Another serious problem was the rest- impression that a saint is a deceased believer who is recog- spect and laid to rest in a consecrat- lessness of the people who were apt to stray away nized by the Catholic Church after the process of canoniza- ed place. That teaching is based on from the path given them by God. They had no map tion. But Archangel Michael has never been human, right? the church’s belief that the human or navigation to guide them. In short, they were body constitutes an essential part of wanderers. (Jefferson City, Missouri) a person’s identity and will one day The greatest task before Moses, and later before be reunited with the soul. Joshua, was to reinforce the people’s trust in the In the contemporary church, Michael is one of the three angels This Vatican’s instruction simply guidance given by God. A what you have said is true: mentioned by name in the Scrip- reinforced what had already been In this weekend’s reading, Joshua summons the A saint is a believer who, after a tures — the others being the Catholic Church’s position. (In leaders of the people. He bluntly calls them to be lengthy investigation, is formally and . In Chapter 12 of the 1997, an appendix to the church’s true to God and to none other. declared by the Vatican to have Book of Revelation, Michael is por- Order of Christian Funerals had The people respond by declaring their will to fol- reached heaven and to be worthy trayed as leading the faithful angels explained that “the practice of scat- low God. They realize that God alone has led them of veneration. But in the early cen- in defeating the hosts of evil and tering cremated remains on the sea, out of the misery of Egypt. God has guided them so turies, there was no such formal driving them out of paradise. He has from the air, or on the ground, or far. They trust that God will guide them until they process. thus been revered in Catholic tradi- keeping cremated remains in the are secure in the Promised Land. The first saints were martyred tion as the protector of the church. home of a relative or friend of the The Epistle to the Ephesians supplies the second for their faith during the Roman As early as the fourth century, Chris- deceased are not the reverent dispo- reading. This reading often is misunderstood in the persecutions, and Christians began tian churches were dedicated to St. sition that the church requires.”) modern context, in which the human rights of wom- spontaneously to honor their mem- Michael, and since the ninth century But your father, as a non-Catho- en are much noticed and appropriately demanded. ory and to commemorate annually his feast day has been celebrated in lic, was not bound by the church’s To understand the Epistle’s message, it helps to the dates on which they had died. It the church’s liturgy on September guidelines; nor would I imagine know the environment in which the New Testament was only in the 12th century, under 29. that he meant his wish as a public was written. Pope Alexander III, that the process repudiation of the church’s belief in The Jews at the time of Jesus had a better sense of canonization became centralized Scattering ashes of a non-Catholic a bodily resurrection. So I would say of the fact that all persons, male or female, share in Rome. that you are free to honor his wish- human dignity although the Jewish culture of the St. Michael, as you point out, My father died earlier this es. (And I know that, when you visit time is criticized for having at best a paternalistic was never a human being. Like the Q week, and his body has been his backyard, you will remember to attitude toward women. other angels, he was created by God cremated. He loved his cats, and a pray for your father’s eternal happi- This Epistle, however, was not written for Jews, as a pure spirit — with intellect and few years ago he told me that he ness in the company of the Lord.) or at least not for Jews only, or just for Jews living in will, but no physical body. The word wanted me to scatter his ashes in the Holy Land. It was written instead for Christian “saint,” though, is derived from the the backyard where his cats are bur- Questions may be sent to Father Ken- converts, generally from paganism, who lived in Latin meaning “one who is holy,” ied, so that he could be with them. neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. Ephesus, a great center of Roman culture and of the and the holiness of Michael has long The problem is that, although he com and 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Al- Roman pagan religion. been recognized by the church. was not a Catholic (an avowed athe- bany, New York 12203. In this Roman culture, women were little better than animals. Elders arranged marriages. Brokers negotiated prices for brides. Love in marriage was accidental, if ever. Wives had few rights. Abuse and infidelity were to be expected. The Epistle, then, The Beatitudes was utterly revolutionary, calling upon spouses, Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. male or female, to see marriage as a true union, characterized by mutual love, existing to give both spouses the means to happiness, and eternal life, amid the realities of the times. St. John’s Gospel is the source of the last reading. It makes a point often forgotten. Never did Jesus meet total acceptance. He was disputed. He was ignored. He was criticized. Perhaps, just as many rejected Jesus as those who accepted the Gospel. The Gospel, and this particular reading, does not end with reporting the opposition to Jesus. They conclude with faith. In answer to the Lord’s question as to their faith, the Apostles profess their trust. It is important to know that Jesus sought their testimony. Their abso- lute faith was crucial in their roles as builders of the church. It also is important to note that Peter spoke for them. Reflection The three readings together remind us that the Gospel will never universally be accepted. People at times will prefer their own interpretations. People will sin. God’s love has been proven. He has come to peo- ple in need again and again. He offers us life each day. His love never ends. He never forsakes us or forgets us. His strength still comes to us. Our contact CNS photo/Jeffrey Bruno with God is through the Apostles, and the church A woman holds a baby in 2016 at a maternity home in Riverside, N.J., one of six pro-life maternity homes in the Good they left behind them, with Peter as their head. Counsel network. Good Counsel also has four in New York state and one in Alabama and works with other homes all over We respond by loving God wholeheartedly, with- the country. The Riverside facility houses about a dozen expectant mothers, provides a safe environment for the women to out qualification, despite the temptations to sin. continue their pregnancy, and offers continuing education, job training and material support. 22 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • AUGUST 24, 2018 Effie Caldarola FOR THE JOURNEY Spiritualife What’s a Catholic to do? he charges leveled against a former cardinal, Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick, are sickening and almost unbear- Table to read. It’s horrible enough that former seminarians allege he invited them to a beach house with the certain- ty that he was always inviting one extra who would have to share his bed. But then comes the revelation that as “Uncle Ted,” he allegedly groomed and abused a minor, the son of family friends. Other allegations swirl around the prelate. Most shocking, by far, is the fact that as these horrors were supposedly happening, he rose to the Freeimages.com/Mira Pavlakovic pinnacle of power in the U.S. Catholic Church, and indeed the worldwide church, while rumors of his alleged misconduct crept around him like a noxious Father Ron weed, ignored by those commissioned to mind the garden. Rolheiser What’s a Catholic to do? Of course, it’s not just a Catholic issue. Less than two years ago, a recording came to light of the man who subsequently was elected president of the U.S. making comments about the ease with which his Standing on new borders celebrity permitted him to assault women. Then, the #MeToo movement burst upon the particularly powerful Gospel story recounts has always accepted and proactively taught that the Mystery of Christ scene and took down some prominent American Jesus meeting with a Syro-Phoenician woman. is much larger than what can be men. Again, reading the experiences that many, Central to that story is where their encounter observed in the visible, historical many women claim to have had at the hands of Har- enfolding of Christianity and the vey Weinstein is enough to keep you up at night. takes place. It takes place on the “borders” of Sa- Christian churches in history. Christ Sexual predation knows no religious, secular or Amaria. For Jesus, Samaria was a foreign territory, both in is larger than our churches and op- national barriers. erates too outside of our churches. Again, what’s a Catholic to do? terms of ethnicity and religion. In his encounter with this He is still telling the church what The first thing is to thank God for a free press. woman, he is standing at the edges, the borders, of how Jesus once told his mother: “I must I’m old enough to remember the initial reports of clerical sex abuse. The movie “Spotlight” dramatical- he then understood himself religiously. be about my Father’s business.” Formerly we expressed this by ly illustrated how journalists for The Boston Globe I believe that this is where we that many non-Christians do the will affirming that the Body of Christ, doggedly sought the truth about the abuse and sub- are standing today as Christians, on of God here on earth? the full body of believers, has both sequent cover-ups in the Archdiocese of Boston. new borders in terms of relating to But what about the extremism, a visible and invisible element. In I recall firsthand the reaction then of some priests other religions, not least to our Is- violence and perverse expressions of explicit, baptized believers we see and higher-ups I knew. They felt the press was unfair- lamic brothers and sisters. The sin- religion we frequently see in other the visible Body of Christ. However ly targeting the church with sensational reporting. But would we ever get to the whole truth without gle most important agenda item for religions? Can we really consider at the same time we acknowledge investigations by an independent press? We owe a our churches for the next 50 years these religions as true, given the aw- that there are countless others who debt of gratitude to The New York Times for their will be the issue of relating to other ful things done in their name? for all kinds of inculpable reasons reporting on the Archbishop McCarrick scandal. religions, Islam, Hinduism, Bud- All religions are to be judged, have not been explicitly baptized The second thing I would like to see is more lay dhism, Taoism, indigenous religions as Huston Smith submits, by their and do not profess an explicit faith involvement in governance of the church, especially in the Americas and Africa, and vari- highest expressions and their saints, in Christ, but who by the goodness more participation in decision-making by women. ous forms, old and new, of Pagan- not by their perversions. This is of their hearts and actions must be Should half the Catholics in the pews be mere spec- ism and New Age. Simply stated, true too for Christianity. We hope considered as kin to us in the faith. tators as the boys make the decisions? How healthy if all the violence stemming from that others will judge us not by our This may come as a surprise is that for an organization of any kind? religious extremism hasn’t woken us darkest moments or by the worst to some but, in fact, the dogmatic Third, we all must examine our own role. When yet then we are dangerously asleep. acts ever done by Christians in the teaching of the Roman Catholic have we been afraid to speak truth to power? Ulti- We have no choice. The world has name of religion, but rather by all Church is that sincere persons in mately, sexual predation is a game of power. become one village, one community, the good Christians have done in other religions can be saved with- When I was a young Jesuit volunteer in a native one family, and unless we begin to history and by our saints. We owe out becoming Christians, and to community in the Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska, a understand and accept each other that same understanding to other teach the contrary is heresy. This more deeply we will never be a religions, and all of them in their nun warned us about a certain priest who was com- is predicated on an understanding ing to visit our boarding school who was “handsy.” world at peace. essence and in their best expressions of the God whom we worship as Moreover for us, as Christians, call us to what’s one, good, true and Many years later, the sexual abuse discovered Christians. The God whom Jesus there was so grave that the Diocese of Fairbanks was the threat of hatred and violence beautiful — and all of them have incarnated wills the salvation of all coming from other religions isn’t the produced great saints. plunged into bankruptcy and a subsequent bishop, people and is not indifferent to the who was nowhere near the diocese when the abuse main reason we are called to under- But what of Christ’s uniqueness? sincere faith of billions of people took place, made an apology tour of all native villag- stand non-Christian believers more What about Christ’s claim that he is throughout thousands of years. We es in contrition for the horrors — the suicides and compassionately. The deeper rea- the (only) way, truth, and life and dishonor our faith when we teach alcoholism and broken lives — that had followed in son is that the God we honor calls that nobody can come to God except anything different. All of us are the wake of widespread clerical sexual abuse. I cov- us to do that. Our God calls us to through him? God’s children. ered one of those meetings for our local paper and it recognize and welcome all sincere Throughout its 2000-year history, There is in the end only one God was painful. believers into our hearts as brothers Christian theology has never backed and that God is the Father of all of What did those who heard that nun’s advice do? and sisters in faith. Jesus makes this away from the truth and exclusiv- us — and that means all of us, irre- Did we make inquiries? Did we raise our voices? abundantly clear most everywhere ity of that claim, save for a number spective of religion. Later, we heard that sisters had spoken up and were in his message, and at times makes of individual theologians whose ignored by the powers that be. It just seemed keep- it uncomfortably explicit: “Who are views have not been accepted by the Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, ing your head down was the way we lived back my brothers and sisters? It is those churches. So how can we view the teacher and award-winning author, is then. who hear the word of God and keep truth of other religions in the light president of the Oblate School of Theol- And now? it. … It is not necessarily those who of Christ’s claim that he is the “only” ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be It’s tough to stand up to power. But power, and say Lord, Lord, who enter the King- way to the Father? contacted through his website www. our unwillingness to risk our safe place in the sys- dom of Heaven but those who do the Christian theology (certainly this ronrolheiser.com or on Facebook www. tem, is what allows abuse of every kind. will of God on earth.” Who can deny is true for Roman Catholic theology) facebook.com/ronrolheiser. AUGUST 24, 2018 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 23 Greg Erlandson COMMENTARY Crisis: Church authorities and clergy sex abuse hen Catholic News Service posted a short actively involved in the purification and renewal of the church. video of the Pennsylvania attorney general’s There also should be a renewed Aug. 14 news conference announcing a appreciation for the role of the Sister Marie Rosso, church’s own media in informing Maryknoll Sisters grand jury report on clergy sexual abuse in and forming Catholics. At least 39 VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Wsix dioceses, its editors had to add a warning about the bishops have spoken out about the initial scandal involving Archbishop graphic language viewers would hear. McCarrick, yet some dioceses no The actual 900-page report scendants of the apostles and de- longer have effective communication chronicling 70 years of child sexual scendants of those who previously tools to make sure that their people We all have abuse by 301 priests is much, much occupied the positions they hold are hearing the voices of their bish- worse. There are images of rape, now, must convincingly demonstrate ops. Worse still would be if diocesan perversion and blasphemy that will a spirit of repentance and recom- publications are tempted to avoid a light within us be hard to excise from a reader’s mitment. Their people, and society publishing news of these scandals, Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP imagination, vile and disgusting acts at large, are not looking for more even though their secular coun- Hawaii Catholic Herald that have shattered the lives and generic apologies and corporate- terparts are putting it on the front faith of the more than 1,000 victims sounding assessments of current page. This destroys the credibility of t is a missionary thing to accept people for who and their families. performance. They must act boldly Catholic media and further under- they are. To ask the questions that may help Harder still is to understand how and concretely if their apologies are mines the leadership of the bishop. them to think differently. Or to give them some- some leaders could have known to be taken seriously. Third, we must acknowledge thing to ‘up the ante’ in realizing that everyone about these acts of profound betray- Their recommitment must in- how much has changed since Ihas goodness within them. In my work with women al and not have been enraged into volve greater accountability and the scandals that rocked the U.S. in need in Hawaii, I gathered them, asked God for action to excise permanently such church in 2002. The church now guidance in how to respond to them, and helped evil from our church. is far different from even 16 years them to believe in themselves so that they could And this goes to the dark heart Catholics, and ago. Extensive procedures for train- make other choices. of this crisis: That men of the cloth ing young people, for background I did not always work as a housemother for would sin so grievously against the society at large, are checks and for reporting violations those leaving prostitution. When I first arrived in most defenseless in their flocks, and not looking for more have been put into place. Victims Hawaii in 1960 I taught at St. Anthony School in that men of the cloth would fail to are much more likely to be treated Kalihi. Later, I was transferred to join the faculty at respond appropriately. generic apologies and with sympathy and their reports St. School. After serving in com- The clergy sexual abuse crisis has taken seriously. Since the Charter munity positions for a number of years, I helped been, and remains today, ultimately corporate-sounding for the Protection of Children and found the Women’s Concerns Committee, Interfaith a crisis regarding the responsibility Young People was implemented in Network Against Domestic Violence, and Walking of church authorities. The profound assessments of current 2002, it is estimated that the church with Women. distrust of institutions — law, sci- has spent $4.4 billion on these pro- It was at the invitation of the Protestant Reverend ence, education, government — that performance. Bishops cedures as well as on payouts to vic- Pam Vessels that I took on the role of being a house- permeates our society permeates tims and their attorneys. No other mother. Pam had learned how to make friends with our church as well. This distrust must act boldly and social institution even comes close the women in Waikiki. After she got to know them, strikes at the heart of a hierarchical to this level of commitment. she asked them if they ever thought of leaving their structure — that those who bear concretely if their Which brings us to the fourth style of life. But each woman said, “Where would the most responsibility and most point. Solving the problem of sexual I go?” Pam made it her mission to found a place power have at times failed us. “Put apologies are to be abuse and accountability in the where they could go. not your trust in princes,” sang the church will not solve the problems This fell right into place with Maryknoll’s objec- psalmist. Indeed, many Catholics no taken seriously. of sexual abuse and accountability tive, not so much as to make a center where women longer do. in society. There are an estimated would come to us, but that we would go out to the And yet we must not paint all 60,000 cases of child abuse in the places where women were already, serving women bishops and priests today with the greater transparency. To do this, United States each year. Multiplied in very necessary ministries. Among these, we same brush that has tarred some. they must have the support of the over a span of 70 years, this number worked with Family Peace Center, Catholic Social Many more bishops have met with Vatican. This won’t be easy. There would be horrifying. Service, and S.O.S. (Sisters Offering Support) in victims, cried with them, and re- are many bureaucratic and institu- Abuse in the larger society is no helping women in domestic violence situations to sponded to their needs than in years tional forces that do not want the excuse for the 301 priests (about leave and re-establish themselves. past. Many more priests speak out sins of the fathers to be exposed and 5 percent all priests who served in Often in the giving of one-day retreats or educa- forthrightly from their pulpits, ad- that are blind to the great peril our those dioceses over a period of 70 tional workshops, I would be asked to give a medita- dressing the scandals and encourag- church is already in. years) who are guilty of abusing at tion at the beginning of the session. I really had to ing those who have been hurt to Second, many are calling for a least 1,000 victims. Yet if any good think about how I would approach the meditation come forward. greater role for the laity in investi- is to come out of this long tragedy, it and what would be meaningful for these women. In the wake of the recent revela- gations and in future decision-mak- may be that the church — humiliat- What I did was ask them, “What are you looking tions involving Pennsylvania, Arch- ing. It is a tremendously positive ed and scorned as it now is — may for?” Right away, the answers were that they want- bishop Theodore E. McCarrick and development that lay boards have be able at some point to contribute ed respect, to be accepted for their opinions, and to other allegations that have come become involved in assessing abuse to a much greater healing that be treated for who they were. to light involving seminaries, there allegations. Past scandals document- needs to take place in our country After drawing a circle of confidentiality and light- are four take-aways from this hor- ed in Pennsylvania so often involved and our world. ing a candle, I said: “We all have a light within us. We rible new chapter in the life of our only clergy in investigative and have a light, but we can also learn from others.” This church. decision-making roles. The church Erlandson is director and editor-in-chief was followed by the bringing in of a Scripture reading First, the bishops today, as de- needs lay men and women to be of Catholic News Service. or a poem to think about their lives in a new way. It was a treasured learning experience for me to work with these women. I realized that everyone wants the same things in life — to live a peaceful life and to be given respect. From the women who were invited to share their stories to encourage others and Letter to the Herald let them know that they were understood and not alone in the abusive situations, to those that shared A Hawaii boy My wife and I try to watch it Letters are welcome. Letters should per- in the creative activities after just being present to let weekly, as we have no computer or tain to a story or issue in the Hawaii them know they were not going through their chal- This is in reference to the article cell phone. We learned by watching Catholic Herald, be courteous, and not lenges alone, everyone had a light within them. of July 27 on Father Robert Spitzer’s it that Father Spitzer is a “Hawaii exceed 250 words. Letters must be signed catechetical website. He also has boy” whose father had a law of- and include an address and phone Sister Marie Rosso is a Maryknoll Sister and 70 years a program called “Father Spitzer’s fice here, and they attended Mass number for verification. Letters may be professed. She worked in Hawaii from 1960 to 1996. She Universe” telecast at 8 a.m. every at Sacred Heart Church on Wilder edited for length and clarity. Send them is retired and resides at the Maryknoll Sisters Center in Wednesday, that is repeated at 6 Avenue. to Letters to the Herald, 1184 Bishop Ossining, New York, where she visits with the sisters in p.m. on Friday on EWTN, cable Jerry Shimoda Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 or to her- assisted living. channel 408. Honolulu [email protected]. 24 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • AUGUST 24, 2018 Saints Louis of France Diversions 1214-1270 August 25 Crosiers 5) In this issue Crowned King Louis IX of Hawaii Catholic Which local religious order celebrates its France in 1226, he married 80th year of service in Hawaii this year? Marguerite of Provence in 1234 and they had 11 a) Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet children. He was an ideal medieval king, promoting Harold’s Quiz b) Maryknoll Sisters justice and peace at home and abroad. His subjects c) Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann greatly admired his piety and goodness. Following Hi Herald loyalists, as these lazy, hazy, c) clerestory Communities a serious illness, he went on a Crusade to the Holy crazy days of summer wind down, give d) pulpit d) Marianists Land. Louis was taken prisoner in Egypt in 1250, yourself a quiz break. Need some help? If 6) Church in Hawaii and to free himself and his soldiers had to give back you’ve already read the rest of the paper, 3) World Before being rebuilt and renamed St. a city he had captured and pay a large ransom. He you will do better. I guarantee it. In which country do most Coptic Catholics embarked on another Crusade in 1270, but died of live? Damien Church, the parish church in Kaunakakai, Molokai, was called what? dysentery in Tunisia. He was canonized in 1297. a) Lebanon Copyright ©2018 Catholic News Service 1) Hawaii Catholic Schools b) Syria a) St. b) St. Sophia c) Jordan Which Hawaii Catholic school just got its c) St. Joseph d) Egypt first-ever male head administrator? d) Sacred Hearts a) Sacred Hearts Academy 4) Quotable b) St. Andrew’s Priory 7) Saints c) St. Francis Which Theresa said it? “Miss no single op- This saint, whose feast day is Aug. 28, was portunity of making some small sacrifice, d) St. John the Baptist an early Roman martyr. Hint: The saint’s here by a smiling look, there by a kindly name is the same as that of a Greek God. word; always doing the smallest right and a) St. Janus Schwadron 2) Church achitecture doing it all for love.” b) St. Hyacinth What is the name for the canopy over a a) St. Teresa of Avila c) St. Alexandra bishop’s chair (cathedra)? b) St. Teresa of Calcutta d) St. Hermes a) baldacchino c) St. Therese of Lisieux b) ciborium d) St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Answers: 1) c, 2) a, 3) d, 4) c, 5) a, 6) b, 7) d

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