WYOMING CATHOLIC Volume 59 | Registerissue 1

WYOMING CATHOLIC Volume 59 | REGISTERIssue 1 | March 2020

Wyoming Catholics take a pilgrimage to Italy. See highlights on Page 4. Pictured above is Florence’s Piazza della Repubblica, featuring the Picci-Family antique wooden carousel, with its 20 horses and two gilded “King’s” carriages. (Lorraine Saulino-Klein Photo) Speak with the dignity of disciples Bishop Steven Biegler o you avoid conversations about I would like to re ect with you on how issues so as to promote the common good. political topics because people to engage in the debates surrounding It is a concrete way of loving our neighbor. might react with anger or harsh political topics, while promoting a digni- As Catholics, we seek to uphold our dual D ed discourse. First of all, we should not heritage as both faithful Catholics and words? Such conversations can quickly become highly emotional and rancor- avoid engaging these issues. e Catholic American citizens with rights and duties as ous. We see this more and more with the Church promotes faithful citizenship, participants in the civil order. and, as disciples of Jesus, we are called reckless comments posted on Twitter, Witness as a Disciple Facebook, or Instagram. None of us is to bring Christian values into the public immune, and it is easy to speak carelessly square. Being faithful citizens, however, means to or strike back with retaliation when at- We encourage all people of good will to interact as “disciples” who witness to the tacked. But this only deepens the divi- contribute to civil and respectful public di- values of Jesus Christ, rather than align- sions in our society. alogue. We urge them to weigh in on civic ing with the ideology of a political party. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2. . . “One lled with joy preaches without preaching.” - Saint Teresa of Calcutta Read about ﬁ nding joy in your Lenten Jour�ey on Page 8. WYOMING CATHOLIC REGISTER | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2020 2

SPEAK WITH THE DIGNITY OF DISICIPLES, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 . . injustice in a world where some revel, spend with abandon, and live only for the latest consumer goods, even as others look on from afar, living their entire lives in abject poverty” (Gaudete, 101). Faithful citizens identify themselves as disciples, practice discernment under the guidance of the Spirit, and defend the human dignity of every person. Speaking Face-to-Face Finally, it is not only what we say but how we say it. For example, with social media, people tend to de-personalize the other. Or they attack an opposing political ideology, rather than respond to a person. It is so easy to write hurtful or callous words, which would not be said if we were speaking to that person face-to-face. As an antidote, keep the face of the person before you and speak to them as a fellow human being. I urge you to model honest and digni ed discourse. is is an important contribution that we can make to our society. We can be a leaven of goodness while expressing our values with charity and candor. Unfortunately, some political leaders fail to set a good example of digni ed discourse. Rather, they poison the atmosphere with rancor and incite others to join their immature ranting, as the crowd cheers in response to rude or childish comments, much like a bunch of mid- What is the greater in uence in your life, your political party or dle-school kids on the playground. All of this results in deepening your Christian faith? You might ask yourself, “When expressing divisions, instead of fostering an atmosphere of respect and mutual my values in society, do I identify as a Christian, or as a Repub- collaboration between political parties. lican or Democrat?” Brothers and Sisters Our deepest identity is our baptismal identity. As sons and daughters of God, we should speak and act like Christ who was In contrast, speak to the other as a brother or sister. I utilize this guided by the Holy Spirit. We should constantly discern with image for myself. While growing up in a family with six brothers and the grace of the Spirit. Recently, a group of bishops on their ad six sisters, I was challenged to relate to di ering personalities. When limina visit were discussing with Pope Francis the heated po- preparing to speak about a sensitive topic or writing to an angry litical debates in the U.S.A. He told them, “Teach your people person, I evaluate my message with the lens of being a brother to discernment by you stepping back from the sheer politics of it.” the individual(s) whom I am addressing. Sometimes I nd that my attitude is not that of a brother, and I need to revise my words and Discern with the Spirit modify my attitude. When considering an ethical issue, do you blindly embrace the Being a brother had a special signi cance within the Jewish people position of your political party, or do you discern what is right because of their common heritage from Abraham and Sarah. ey through prayerful consideration of Christ’s teaching? were one family. Yet, discord between brothers is a major theme Pope Francis encouraged the bishops to share with their people throughout biblical history. Cain murdered Abel; Jacob tricked his the di erence between politics as ideology and Catholic social father to receive Esau’s heritage, which left them alienated; Joseph’s teaching, which stresses the dignity of the human person. In his brothers sold him into slavery. is broken brotherhood continues to apostolic exhortation “Rejoice and Be Glad” (Gaudete et Ex- plague the world today. ultate), he named a variety of ethical issues to keep in mind in Nevertheless, Jesus redeemed broken humanity, so Saint Paul de- light of human dignity, and he warned against the tendency to scribed redemption as the reconciliation of all the nations (cf. Eph. say that only one particular issue counts and should be defend- 2:14-16). He addressed fellow Christians as “brothers” (translated ed. as “brothers and sisters”), which was an appeal to the familial bonds He said, “Our defense of the innocent unborn, for example, owing from Baptism when we are made sons and daughters of God. needs to be clear, rm and passionate, for at stake is the dignity of For Christians, the term “brother” (or sister) evokes humility. We a human life, which is always sacred and demands love for each are gifted with being adopted children of God, gifted with the Holy person, regardless of his or her stage of development. Equally Spirit through whom we cry out “Abba, Father” (Rom. 8:15), and sacred, however, are the lives of the poor, those already born, the gifted with Jesus as our eldest brother who died to reconcile the destitute, the abandoned and the underprivileged, the vulnerable world. Transformed by God’s largesse, disciples live as brothers and in rm and elderly exposed to covert euthanasia, the victims of sisters who are humble, gentle, and patient with others. ey speak human tra cking, new forms of slavery, and every form of rejec- with the dignity of disciples and seek to be a leaven of goodness in a tion. We cannot uphold an ideal of holiness that would ignore broken world.  WYOMING CATHOLIC REGISTER | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2020 3 Habla con la dignidad de los discípulos vitas conversaciones sobre temas políti- El Papa Francisco urgió a los obispos a ente con rencor e incitan a otros a unirse ¿Ecos por si la gente pueda reaccionar compartir con sus feligreses la diferen- a sus disparates inmaduros, mientras la con enojo o palabras duras? Tales conversa- cia entre la política como ideología y la multitud aplaude en respuesta a comentar- ciones pueden volverse rápidamente emocio- enseñanza social católica, que se en foca ios groseros o infantiles, como un grupo de nales y rencorosas. Esto lo vemos cada vez más en la dignidad del ser humano. En su niños de secundaria en el patio de recreo. con los comentarios insensibles publicados en exhortación apostólica “Alégrate y Rego- Todo esto resulta en una profundización Twitter, Facebook, o Instagram. Ninguno de cija” (Gaudete et Exultate), mencionó una de las divisiones, en lugar de fomentar un nosotros es inmune, y es fácil hablar descuida- variedad de cuestiones éticas que dan luz ambiente de respeto y colaboración mutua a la dignidad humana, y advirtió contra la damente o contraatacar cuando se nos ataca. entre los partidos políticos. tendencia a decir que solo una cuestión es Pero esto solo profundiza las divisiones en más importante y debería ser defendida. nuestra sociedad. Hermanos y Hermanas Él dijo: « La defensa del inocente que no Por el contrario, habla con el otro como Me gustaría re exionar con ustedes sobre ha nacido, por ejemplo, debe ser clara, hermano o hermana. Yo mismo utilizo cómo participar en los debates sobre temas rme y apasionada, porque allí está en esta imagen. El crecer en una familia con políticos, que al mismo tiempo promueven un juego la dignidad de la vida humana, seis hermanos y seis hermanas, me dio discurso honrado. En primer lugar, no debe- siempre sagrada, y lo exige el amor a cada el desafío de relacionarme con diferentes mos evitar abordar estos problemas. La Iglesia persona más allá de su desarrollo. Pero personalidades. Cuando me preparo para Católica promueve la ciudadanía el y, como igualmente sagrada es la vida de los pobres hablar sobre un tema delicado o escribirle discípulos de Jesús, estamos llamados a llevar que ya han nacido, que se debaten en la a una persona enojada, evalúo mi mensa- los valores cristianos a la plaza pública. miseria, el abandono, la postergación, la je a través del lente de un hermano para trata de personas, la eutanasia encubierta las personas a las que me dirijo. A veces Motivamos a todas las personas de buena en los enfermos y ancianos privados de encuentro que mi actitud no es la de un voluntad a contribuir en un diálogo público atención, las nuevas formas de esclavitud, hermano, y necesito corregir mis palabras respetuoso y civilizado. Les urgimos a que y en toda forma de descarte. No podem- y modi car mi actitud. evalúen las cuestiones cívicas para promover el os plantearnos un ideal de santidad que bien común. Es una forma concreta de amar ignore la injusticia de este mundo, donde Ser hermano tenía un signi cado especial a nuestro prójimo. Como católicos, buscamos unos festejan, gastan alegremente y redu- dentro del pueblo judío debido a la her- mantener nuestra dualidad como católicos e- cen su vida a las novedades del consumo, encia común de Abraham y Sara. Ellos eran una familia. Sin embargo, la discordia les y ciudadanos estadounidenses con derechos al mismo tiempo que otros solo miran des- entre hermanos es un tema principal a lo y responsabilidades como participantes en el de afuera mientras su vida pasa y se acaba miserablemente. “(Gaudete, 101) largo de la historia bíblica. Caín asesinó a orden civil. Abel; Jacob engañó a su padre para recibir Los ciudadanos eles se identi can como Atestiguar como Discípulo la herencia de Esaú, lo que los dejó aisla- discípulos, practican el discernimiento con dos; Los hermanos de José lo vendieron Sin embargo, ser ciudadanos eles signi ca la guía del Espíritu y de enden la dignidad como esclavo. Esta hermandad rota sigue interactuar como “discípulos” que dan testi- humana de cada persona. a igiendo al mundo hoy. monio de los valores de Jesucristo, en lugar de Hablar Cara a Cara Sin embargo, Jesús redimió a la humani- alinearse con la ideología de un partido políti- dad quebrantada, por lo que San Pablo de- co. ¿Qué in uye más en tu vida, tu partido Finalmente, no es solo lo que decimos sino scribió la redención como la reconciliación político o tu fe cristiana? Puedes preguntarte: cómo lo decimos. Por ejemplo, con las re- de todas las naciones (Ef. 2: 14-16). Se “Al expresar mis valores en la sociedad, ¿me des sociales, las personas tienden a desper- dirigió a otros cristianos como “hermanos” identi co como cristiano, republicano o sonalizar al otro. O atacan una ideología (traducidos como “hermanos y herman- demócrata?” política opuesta, en lugar de responder a as”), lo que fue una invocación a los lazos una persona. Es muy fácil escribir palabras familiares que uyen del bautismo cuando Nuestra identidad más importante es nuestra hirientes o insensibles, que no se dirían si somos convertidos en hijos e hijas de Dios. identidad bautismal. Como hijos e hijas de estuviéramos hablando cara a cara con esa Dios, debemos hablar y actuar como Cris- persona. Para los cristianos, el término “hermano” to, guiados por el Espíritu Santo. Debemos (o hermana) invoca humildad. Tenemos el discernir constantemente con la gracia del Como antídoto, mantén la cara de la don de ser hijos adoptivos de Dios, el don Espíritu. Recientemente, un grupo de obispos persona al frente y háblale como un ser del Espíritu Santo a través de los cuales en su visita ad limina estaban discutiendo con humano. Les invito a modelar un discurso clamamos “Abba, Padre” (Rom. 8:15), y el Papa Francisco los debates políticos en los honesto y digno. Esta es una contribución el regalo de Jesús como nuestro hermano EE. UU. Él les dijo: “enseñen a su pueblo el importante que podemos hacer a nuestra mayor que murió para reconciliar al mun- discernimiento al alejarse de la política pura”. do. Transformados por la generosidad de sociedad. Podemos ser una levadura de Dios, los discípulos viven como hermanos bondad al expresar nuestros valores con Discernir con el Espíritu y hermanas que son humildes, gentiles y caridad y sinceridad. Al considerar un tema ético, ¿abrazas ciega- pacientes con los demás. Hablan con la mente la posición de su partido político o Desafortunadamente, los líderes políticos dignidad de los discípulos y buscan ser una disciernes lo que es correcto al considerar con fallan en darnos un buen ejemplo de dis- levadura de bondad en un mundo que-  oración la enseñanza de Cristo? curso digno. Más bien, envenenan el ambi- brantado. 4 WYOMING CATHOLIC REGISTER | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2020 Wyoming Catholics visit Italy ore than 50 Wyoming, South Dakota, and Colorado Catholics accompanied Bishop Steven Biegler and Father Carl Gallinger on a pilg�image to Italy in Febr�ar� 2020. Pilg�ims ar�ived at Leonardo da Vinci Air�or� at Fiumicino on Friday, Febr�ar� 7. During their ten-day pilg�image, they toured Florence, Assisi, Ovieto, and Rome. Highlights of the excursion included visiting the Basilica S. Maria Novella and the Accademia, where they saw Michelangelo’s stat�e of David (Florence); att ending Mass at the Basilica of Saint Mar� of the Angels, followed by a g�ided tour of the Porziuncola, a small chapel located inside the Basilica (Assisi); att ending Mass and taking a g�ided tour of the Or�ieto Cathedral, in which are housed the Chapel of San MBrizio, fr escoed by Fra Angelico, Luca Sig�orelli’s Last Judg�ent (1449–1451), and the Eucharistic miracle Cor�oral of Bolsena (a consecrated host that began to bleed onto a cor�oral in 1263); par�icipating in a papal audience with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square, followed by tours of several Basilicas and Vatican museums, including a g�ided tour of the Scavi (necropolis beneath St. Peter’s Basilica), as well as ancient and Baroque Rome.

Pilg�im Reﬂ ections “Looking at [Michelangelo’s] David was beautiful, but looking at [his] un nished sculptures of humans— the idea of [the] incomplete. . . Look and imagine your life as project— like your soul is incomplete and a work in progress. Use your imagina- tion to complete the work.” ~Julie Anne Milberger, Casper “In the Franciscan Monastery, there was a rose garden that grows no thorns—the only variety/species of roses that does not have thorns. When this species is removed and replanted/grown outside the monastery, then, they grow thorns. ere are some things you can only see and experience when you go on pilgrimage. Just like living a devout Catholic life—it’s only when you do it in devotion to Christ that miracles happen and God is glori ed.” ~Peter Timbers, Casper “Amazing spiritual journey! Bishop Steven’s homily truly touched me. e Exposition of the Holy Corporal was the most spiritual experience of my life. I feel very blessed to be part of a terri c group.” ~Kim Rhoads, Newcastle “I was anxious about coming—I’m glad I did. So much to learn. I had told Bishop Steven that I wanted a vacation instead of a pilgrimage. He only rolled his eyes. I was committed whether I liked it or not. I told him I’d made a pilgrimage to Medjugorje and to Caracas. [I] thought I was due a vacation. I’ve learned that pilgrim- ages help us grow closer to the Lord, and I needed it more.” ~Sheila Hart, Evanston WYOMING CATHOLIC REGISTER | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2020 5

“Seeing the many beautiful basilicas and being able to celebrate daily Mass Pilg�im Reﬂ ections Continued. . . in one of the many chapels of the basilicas was an incredible experience. I felt a real connection through the prayers and songs and inspiring messag- es that were provided to us by Father Carl and Bishop Steven and others. “We were in awe of the beauty of Florence. We saw the art of Michelange- I also appreciated visiting the four cities and especially loved the Saint lo and Leonardo da Vinci. e statue of David was amazing. en, to see Francis Basilica and being in Assisi. St. Francis is one of my favorite saints the underneath city of Assisi—the city was built in about the 1200s, and and being in Assisi made me feel a real closeness to God. I was also in awe it appeared to be the same as it was in those times. It took us back in time. at St. Peter’s Basilica because of its enormous wealth of history, dating back What an experience! We had a group of about 47 pilgrims and became close to years before Christ, and incredible and beautiful works of art displayed friends immediately—everyone helping each other—an amazing experi- by the true geniuses of those times and learning more about Christianity ence.” and our religious faith.” ~Ray and Joann Valdez, Cheyenne ~Esther Mellizo, Laramie

Photo Descriptions Facing Page, Top Photo: Esther Mellizo (Laramie), Lorraine Sauli- Francesco Prosperi sculpted the multiple-branched tree trunk upon no-Klein (Laramie), Beatrice Kochman (CO), and Anna Maria Heard which the altar rests. Above Left: is is one of the many chapels in the (Laramie) pose at the top of the Castel Sant’Angelo, a towering cylindri- Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano. Founded during the fourth century cal mausoleum in Parco Adriano, Rome. Initially commissioned by the in honor of St. John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, St. John Later- Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family, the an is the Cathedral of Rome and the most important of the four major once-tallest building in Rome later was used by the popes as a fortress and basilicas. Above Center: Pilgrims honor the Passion of Christ as they castle and now is a museum that overlooks the ancient city core of Rome. ascend the Scala Sancta, a set of 28 white marble steps, which only may [ e couple beside these pilgrims were not part of the Wyoming group]. be climbed on one’s knees and now are covered with wood to protect the Facing Page, Center Photo: Pilgrims enjoy dinner at Ristorante Le original marble. According to tradition, these stairs led up to the praeto- Botteghe Di Donatello in Florence. Pictured from left front, clockwise are: rium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem, and Jesus climbed those steps on his Mariann Brewer (CO), Sharon Hand (Laramie), John and Bernadette Us- way to trial during his Passion. e Scala Sancta reputedly were brought era (SD), Bishop Steven, Joyce and Larry Williamson (SD), Kim Praeuner to Rome by Saint Helena in the fourth century. Above Right: A distant (Newcastle), Kim Rhodes (Newcastle), and Beatrice Wallace (Cheyenne). view of the Castel Sant’Angelo, named for Archangel Michael, who is said Facing Page, Bottom Photo: is chapel, which was constructed in the to have appeared before Pope Gregory the Great to announce the end of late 1960s, is beneath the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi. a plague in 590. (All photos courtesy of Lorraine Saulino-Klein) WYOMING CATHOLIC REGISTER | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2020 6

DianaFrom Marie Waggener, Viet�am Director of Communications, to Wyoming: Diocese of Cheyenne A Love Stor�

ather Hiep Nguyen grew up in the would change their last names into the tropical monsoon climate of southern name of the new dynasty in fear of retribu- Vietnam as a member of a large tradition. It happened that the Nguyen was the tional Catholic family, with three brothers last dynasty and ruled the country from Fand three sisters. His memories of attend- 1802 to 1945. After that, the country was ing 5:15 a.m. Mass daily with his family not ruled by the dynasty and that was why (the second Mass for his parents who had people just stopped changing their last already attended the 4 a.m. Mass), evening name, and many people just used Nguyen prayer after dinner, and holidays centered as their last names until now.” around Mass and followed by wonderful feasts, set the foundation for his devotion Vietnamese Catholics give their children to following Jesus Christ. a traditional Vietnamese name, as well as a baptism name. Father Hiep’s baptism “ is helped me to develop good habits name is John. His three brothers and older of practicing our faith,” says Father Hiep, and youngest sisters entered the vocation “and my family still does it today. Because of marriage, and he has one sister who of these kinds of things that I grew up belongs to the “Lovers of the Holy Cross” with, it was not di cult for me to go to congregation as a religious sister. When church every day and pray evening prayer Father Hiep was a sophomore in high before going to bed. I was blessed to grow school, he began to consider the possibility up in a Catholic area. Almost everyone is decades of the seventeenth century, the of entering the priesthood. Catholic where I grew up and this in u- faith began to ourish, and between 1627 enced me a lot.” and 1630, more than 6,000 people were “At that time, there was a young priest at converted. is rapid growth unnerved the my home parish,” says Father Hiep. “He O cially a non-religious state, Vietnam kings and lords who reigned over the peo- was young, energetic, and happy. rough has a rich tradition of various Asian and ple of Vietnam, thus the 300-year perse- the way he interacted and served people in Western faiths, and while 80 percent cution against Catholics began. More than my home parish, he caught my attention, of the people self-identify as having no 130,000 people died for their faith, and in and I wanted to live the rest of my life as a religious a liation, many of its citizens 1988, Saint Pope John Paul, II, canonized priest.” practice the Vietnamese folk religion and 117 of them as martyrs. ese Vietnamese When Father Ray Rodriguez was the Buddhism, and 1 percent self-identify as Catholic martyrs are part of Father Hiep’s practicing protestant Christianity or the director of vocations for the Diocese of faith story, just as his last name re ects Cheyenne, he visited Vietnam, and that Muslim faith. In the midst of these di- Vietnamese history. verse religious practices or non-practices, is the rst time Father Hiep ever heard of 7 percent of the Vietnamese people are “Nguyen is our last name, and it is the Wyoming. members of the Roman Catholic Church, most common last name in Vietnam,” “People often ask me why I chose to come which Portuguese missionaries introduced Father Hiep explains. “ ere are probably to Wyoming,” says Father Hiep, “and to their ancestors in the sixteenth century. 40 percent of Vietnamese who have this my answer is, ‘I didn’t choose to come to common last name. Here is why. When a Wyoming, but God chose me to come to When the Jesuits arrived in the early new dynasty took over the country, people WYOMING CATHOLIC REGISTER | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2020 7

Wyoming.’ e only things that I knew of my comfort zones. When I was grow- “I think my greatest challenge while about Wyoming came from Father Ray ing up in Vietnam, I just loved watching serving in Wyoming is to drive a very long Rodriguez when he came to visit Viet- people playing games, but I didn’t want distance between places,” notes Father nam in 2007. He told me, ‘It is very cold to play the games. I was afraid of being a Hiep. “Wyoming is very spread out, and during Winter in Wyoming. We don’t loser if I actually played a game. rough it is very challenging to travel, especially have a lot of people in Wyoming. We have priestly formation, I came to recognize during the Winter. I am still learning how more animals than people in Wyoming.’ that whatever we do or whatever we play, to check the weather and road conditions With that in mind, I took a ‘leap of faith’ we are called to glorify God. I came to un- before taking a trip. I am also learning and came to Wyoming in August 2008 as derstand that we can actually glorify God how to drive during winter, especially a seminarian.” in the moment of success and also in the during the bad road conditions.” moment of failure. I really enjoy not just Father Hiep left the warm rainy climate watching people playing the games, but I Father Hiep says that he has experienced in which he grew up; he left the traditions actually love playing the games now.” many blessings since coming to the United of his homeland; and he left his devoted States to serve the people of Wyoming. family to bring the love of Jesus Christ to “Second,” he continues, “the priestly In 2012, he purchased his rst automo- the people of Wyoming. He spent three formation helped me learn how to serve bile—a Ford Taurus—from Father Louis years at Conception Seminary College in others whoever they might be. As a priest, Shea for one dollar; a few years later, a Missouri to learn English and Philosophy. my life is poured out in serving others sac- generous family at St. Margaret’s parish in He then attended St. Meinrad School of ramentally, spiritually, and physically. At Riverton gave him a 2002 Honda Accord, eology in Indiana for four years. ose the seminaries where I studied, I had a lot which he drove until December 2016. seven years of priestly formation prepared of opportunities to learn how to serve oth- Also, in 2012 when Father Hiep su ered Father Hiep well to begin his life of service er people. Since I became a priest, it is one from a ruptured appendix, the Diocese of to the people who live in Wyoming, with of my blessings to be able to serve people, Cheyenne covered the cost of his medical its three geographical land areas—the especially in celebrating the sacraments.” care. Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Intermontane (land between the While Father Hiep’s priestly formation “I am truly grateful for the Diocese of mountains) Basins, stretched across 97,818 prepared him to lovingly serve the people Cheyenne and the people of God in Wy- square miles. of Wyoming, it did not o er classes about oming,” says Father Hiep. “When I left Wyoming’s brutal and long winters, high Vietnam in 2008, I had only $50 with me When asked about highlights of his priest- winds, extreme temperatures, and often from my grandmother. Since then, the Di- ly formation, Father Hiep says: “First, the impassible roads due to blowing snow, ocese of Cheyenne and the people of God priestly formation helped me to step out drifting, and snow-capturing topography. have taken good care of me.” WYOMING CATHOLIC REGISTER | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2020 8

Fixing our hear�s on joy during this Lenten Season Joe Wotawa, Director of Pastoral Formation, Diocese of Cheyenne common practice during Lent for you irritable and impossible to be around. It’s of introspection calls out something that is Catholics is to “give up” something that become our penance!” very challenging for me, even though I speak they enjoy. e goal of the practice is the words during the Penitential Rite at Mass: to reduce our allegiance to the stu that can My friend, who also was a housemate, was the need to name when I have chosen to do clutter our lives and instead help us focus on doing me a tremendous service by correcting wrong and failed to do good, including in my A my behavior. He showed me that my xation Christ. Many would also add that removing thoughts and words. these pleasurable items from our lives will help on giving up co ee for Lent had made me us identify, in some small way, with the su er- intolerable, especially in the mornings. And is practice is one that demands conversion, ing of Christ that he endured on Good Friday. while I could have gotten past that behavior and it is the only way I have found that I can with some time, it was not fair to those with make myself available to encourage the faith We do need to be careful that the “giving up” whom I lived to keep up with the practice. of others. As my friends and family can a rm, does not distract from the mystery of God’s Giving up co ee was not a Lenten activity to though, I am very slow to do this very thing mercy that we hope to encounter on the road help me follow Christ; instead, it had become that I encourage you to practice now. ey to Easter. A simple story about one of my own no more than an endurance test and a trial of can attest to the fact that I pride myself on mistakes in this way might help give perspec- the will, and mostly for those around me. being right, on knowing the right answers, tive on this tendency. on doing the right things, and on holding the My friend and I laughed for a bit, and then I right principles. is need of mine to be right ose who know me also know that I drink drank the co ee he had generously brought makes me someone who can be hurtful in quite a bit of co ee—too much, most like- me. I remain deeply grateful for this simple what should otherwise be a very simple act of ly—and that I have been this way since high moment in our friendship, and I remember voicing a disagreement. Combined with my school. Notice my language here: I’m writing it at the beginning of every Lent. His honesty being slow to apologize, this de cit of valuing as if drinking co ee is as much a part of my and forthrightness help me ask a di erent kind ideas over people can hurt those I love and do person and out of my control as my receding of question at the outset of Lent. Rather than, harm to the communion we hope to share in hairline! “what can I give up,” the question for me has our faith. become, “how can I encourage others’ faith?” So, one year, I decided to give up co ee for So, how does this examination of conscience Lent. My thinking was that the initial discom- e question might seem to miss the mark. “count” as a Lenten practice? How does it fort would help focus my prayer, and also that After all, Lent traditionally is a time of pen- help me encourage the faith of others? It not buying so much co ee would allow me ance. Yet, asking myself how I can encourage demands that I draw from the wellsprings of to use the money for something much more others’ faith helps me in two basic areas. I our sacramental tradition, to encounter the purposeful. Flawless thinking, or so I thought. learn what habits of my heart are destructive Lord, to experience the mercy of God, and to to others, and I learn to focus on the joy of the One day, over breakfast, one of my house- act out of that mercy and make amends with Paschal Mystery, which is a goal of the spiritu- others. Otherwise, if I rely on myself, I cannot mates brought a cup of black co ee to the al life. table and set it in front of me. “Drink it,” he make myself available to participate fully, said. Looking at these habits of my heart—and consciously, and actively in the communion of working to change them—is far more di cult the Church. I looked up and responded, “Nope. Gave it up than giving up co ee. It forces me to make an for Lent.” Instead of removing something from my life honest account of my conscience and attend for a short while, like co ee, I am trying to At that point, my friend sat down, looked me to the hurt I have caused in others’ lives, cultivate sincere friendships in the Lord. I fail in the eye, and said, “Yeah, and it’s making unintentional as it may have been. Such a level often. Yet, when I rely on the Lord and believe WYOMING CATHOLIC REGISTER | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2020 9

what the formula of absolution proclaims— the instant grati cation that happiness does, One last story. e professor of one of my fa- that “God, the Father of mercies, through the this kind of joy also has room for sorrow and vorite courses in Divinity school was a Meth- death and resurrection of his Son has recon- frustration. is kind of joy is very much like odist, so we did not share the perspective on ciled the world to himself and sent the Holy the long season of Lent that readies us for the the sacraments that I named above. We did, Spirit among us for the forgiveness of sins”— Easter celebration. however, share the one thing that unites all then I can keep my focus on what drives my followers of Christ, which is that the joy of the life. When I can communicate this message to e joy of the Paschal Mystery is something resurrection should foundationally shape the those around me, and when I can let this re- much, much bigger than giving up co ee. way we live. Dr. Maia had a great way of nam- ality change my behavior, then I learn how to Every time we celebrate our sacraments, we ing how one of his favorite authors expresses encourage the faith of others. And writing this celebrate this great Mystery of our Faith. We this reality—that we look to Sunday from article does not excuse me from actually doing celebrate that God desires that we—each of the perspective of the cross, and we likewise the hard work of what I encourage you to do! us—be saved and live our lives like we actu- look back at the cross from the perspective of ally believe in this salvation. When we receive Sunday. Manifesting my sorrow to those I may have absolution, an anointing, or partake in the hurt has helped me notice something else Eucharist, we participate in God’s work to During Lent, let us not forget to keep looking about Lenten practice. Lent ought not to be a change us at our core. When a couple are mar- toward Sunday. Let us not forget to encourage dour time, one when I focus overbearingly on ried, they journey into this Mystery together each other’s faith, and let us always remem- my faults and shortcomings. Instead, I focus and support each other as they learn more ber the joy of the Paschal Mystery to which on my personal weaknesses so I can turn to the and more about the love of God that they God calls us. If we can help each other in this core of our shared life of faith, which is the joy share. When one of our faithful is ordained, way, then on Easter Sunday, when we look of the Paschal Mystery. he enters into this Mystery in a very particular, back at the cross, we can sing together—and powerful way, and so through his life helps the hopefully by the side of those who have been Communicating my sorrow and knowing that rest of us to do likewise. Lent is a time that away from our communion for a while— forgiveness is not something I can demand prepares us for this celebration, so let us have “O Happy Day!” is actually a joyful practice. Yet, joy is di er- our hearts xed on joy. ent from happiness. Rather than giving us WYOMING CATHOLIC REGISTER | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2020 10 Faithful citizenship that moves beyond “either/or” politics Deacon Mike Leman, Legislative Liaison, Diocese of Cheyenne Our system of government relies upon rep- plete perspective of what lies ahead. But what resentation. at means our elected o cials if, in judgment, each eye should say to the are to confront the needs and challenges of other, “I do not need you,” as if a single per- the day, always keeping in mind the values of spective was all the body needed? What danger those they represent. Each of us has to ask, might lie ahead, completely unforeseen then? “Do they know my values?” Only if they have Some of our own policies (or lack of policies) heard from me. is is also a necessary part of directly and indirectly attack the dignity of our civic responsibility. human persons and the sanctity of human life. is concept can seem overwhelming. How All of us can see it happening with one issue can we address the diversity of injustices or another. Abortion, physician-prescribed happening in the world today? As long as we suicide, human tra cking, disintegration of imitate the world and act as sel sh individuals families, capital punishment, immigration, or gather in violent mobs, we can’t; however, racism, and disregard for our planet, are just a as diverse, yet uni ed members of the Mystical few examples that cross the ideological spec- Body we can make a di erence. trum. As human beings, we can likely relate to some of these concerns easily, but we may have St. Paul describes this unity and diversity in a harder time seeing the relevance of others, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13: “As a body is one or how human dignity is being undermined though it has many parts, and all the parts of by current policy. ese are called blind-spots. he four basic principles of Catholic So- the body, though many, are one body, so also As di cult as it may be, they require us to cial Teaching are: 1.) the dignity of the Christ. For in one Spirit we were all baptized trust the perspective of others who can ll-in human person, 2.) the common good, into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slaves T parts of the picture of the road ahead, which 3.) solidarity, 4.) and subsidiarity. or free persons, and we were all given to drink we cannot ll-in for ourselves. It is imperative of one Spirit.” As the USCCB document Forming Consciences that we learn to trust the perspective of others for Faithful Citizenship states: “… these prin- Against the temptation to exclude diversity he because these are not political problems—they ciples provide a moral framework for Catholic says: “If a foot should say, ‘Because I am not a are human problems. engagement in advancing what we have called hand I do not belong to the body,’ it does not e obstacle to trust is fear. e virtue which a “consistent ethic of life” (Living the Gospel for this reason belong any less to the body” helps us to overcome fear, is courage. of Life, no. 22). Rightly understood, this ethic (1Cor12:15). does not treat all issues as morally equivalent; Until we see the dignity of human persons Against the temptation to exclude unity he nor does it reduce Catholic teaching to one or in every situation, we cannot begin to con- says: “ e eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I do two issues. It anchors the Catholic commit- template our responsibility for them, nor the not need you,’ nor again the head to the feet, ment to “defend human life and other human culpability we share for failing to heed Christ ‘I do not need you’” (1Cor12:21). rights, from conception until natural death, in the King who said, “Amen, I say to you, what the fundamental obligation to respect the dig- Lest we have missed the point, St. Paul you did not do for one of these least ones, you nity of every human being as a child of God.” reiterates that unity and diversity are part of did not do for me” (Matthew 25:45). God’s plan, when he says: “But God has so is means that the Mystical Body of Christ Individually, we cannot protect the dignity of constructed the body as to give greater honor cannot ignore injustices because it is solely human persons in every circumstance from to a part that is without it, so that there may focused on the most morally egregious issues, conception to natural death. But if we choose be no division in the body, but that the parts nor can it be silent about direct attacks on hu- to stop playing the either/or zero sum game, may have the same concern for one another. If man life because it is seeking to address other as the world has leavened us to do, perhaps [one] part su ers, all the parts su er with it; if injustices. As often happens, the Church calls we can stop ghting each other for addressing one part is honored, all the parts share its joy” us to a both/and response rather than one that the needs that we don’t see or understand. If (1Cor12:24-26). is either/or. we recall our unity in Christ, through whom When it comes to political elections, we often Borrowing from St. Paul’s analogy and apply- we were baptized, perhaps, together, we can feel left with “either/or” choices. Rarely does ing it to politics of our day, we might think of address a diversity of problems. the moderate left and right positions as two a candidate exhibit comprehensive concern In the words of Mother Teresa, “If we have eyes of the body. In God’s wisdom, he sets about the dignity of the human person from no peace, it is because we have forgotten we some distance between the eyes. Why would conception to natural death and every stage belong to each other.” in between. ankfully, our call to be civically he do this? It isn’t to create ill-will between the engaged extends well beyond merely voting. two. It is precisely the distance between the Saint Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us. eyes that gives the entire body a more com- WYOMING CATHOLIC REGISTER | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2020 11 Ciudadanía ﬁ el que va más allá de la política de “cualquiera / o”

os cuatro principios básicos de enseñanza en reunamos violentamente, no podemos; sin em- A veces nuestra propia política (o falta de política) la sociedad católica son: 1.) la dignidad de bargo, como miembros diversos pero unidos en ataca directa e indirectamente la dignidad del ser Lla persona humana, 2.) el bien común, 3.) la el Cuerpo de Cristo podemos hacer la diferencia. humano y la santidad de la vida humana. Todos solidaridad, 4.) y la subsidiariedad. podemos ver qué sucede con un problema u otro. San Pablo describe esta unidad y diversidad en El aborto, el suicidio prescrito por un médico, la Como dice el documento de USCCB Formando 1 Corintios 12: 12-13: “Así como el cuerpo trata de personas, la desintegración de las familias, la Conciencia para ser Ciudadanos Fieles: “... estos tiene muchos miembros, y sin embargo es uno, la pena de muerte, la inmigración, el racismo y la principios proporcionan un marco moral para la y estos miembros, a pesar de ser muchos, no indiferencia por nuestro planeta, son solo algunos participación católica en la promoción de lo que forman sino un solo cuerpo, así también sucede ejemplos que cruzan el espectro ideológico. Como hemos llamado en otro lugar una “ética uniforme con Cristo porque todos hemos sido bautizados seres humanos, es probable que podamos relacionar- hacia la vida” (Vivir el Evangelio de la Vida, no. 22). en un solo Espíritu para formar un solo cuerpo nos fácilmente con algunas de estas preocupaciones, Entendida correctamente, esta ética ni trata todas las – judíos y griegos, esclavos y hombres libres – y pero es posible que tengamos más di cultades para cuestiones como equivalentes moralmente ni reduce todos hemos bebido de un mismo Espíritu”. ver cómo afectan a los demás, o cómo la política la doctrina católica a una o dos cuestiones. Ancla el Contra la tentación de excluir la diversidad, actual está socavando la dignidad humana. Estos se compromiso católico de defender la vida humana, dice: “Si un pie dijera:” Como no soy una mano, llaman puntos ciegos. Por difícil que sea, nos exigen desde la concepción hasta la muerte natural, a la no formo parte del cuerpo “, ¿acaso por eso no que con emos en la perspectiva de otros que pueden obligación moral fundamental de respetar la dignidad seguiría siendo parte de él?” (1Cor12: 15). completar partes de la imagen del camino por delan- de cada persona como hijo o hija de Dios. “ te que no podemos llenar por nosotros mismos. Es Contra la tentación de excluir la unidad, dice: Esto signi ca que el Cuerpo Místico de Cristo imperativo que aprendamos a con ar en la perspec- “El ojo no puede decirle a la mano: no te necesi- no puede ignorar las injusticias porque se centran tiva de los demás porque estos no son problemas to”, ni tampoco la cabeza a los pies,” no tengo únicamente en los asuntos más indignantes desde el políticos, son problemas humanos. necesidad de ustedes “(1Cor12: 21). punto de vista moral, ni puede guardar silencio sobre El obstáculo para con ar es el miedo. La virtud que los ataques directos a la vida humana porque está Para que no nos hayamos perdido el punto, San nos ayuda a vencer el miedo es la valentía. tratando de abordar otras injusticias. Como sucede Pablo reitera que la unidad y la diversidad son a menudo, la Iglesia nos llama a una respuesta de parte del plan de Dios, cuando dice: “Ya que los Hasta que no veamos la dignidad del ser humano en ambos en lugar de una que sea “una sola opción”. otros no necesitan ser tratados de esa manera. cada situación, no podemos comenzar a contemplar Pero Dios dispuso el cuerpo dando mayor honor nuestra responsabilidad por ellos, ni la culpabilidad Cuando se trata de elecciones políticas, nos sentimos a los miembros que más lo necesitan, a n de que compartimos por no escuchar a Cristo Rey que con opciones de “solo una opción”. Raramente un que no haya divisiones en el cuerpo, sino que dijo: “Les aseguro que cada vez que no lo hicieron candidato exhibe una preocupación integral sobre la todos los miembros sean mutuamente solidarios. con el más pequeño de mis hermanos, tampoco lo dignidad de la persona humana desde la concepción ¿Un miembro sufre? Todos los demás sufren con hicieron conmigo “(Mateo 25:45). hasta la muerte natural y de cada etapa intermedia. él. ¿Un miembro es enaltecido? Todos los demás Afortunadamente, nuestro llamado a participar cívi- Individualmente, no podemos proteger la dignidad participan de su alegría.” (1Cor12: 24-26). camente se extiende mucho más allá de simplemente del ser humano en todas las circunstancias desde votar. Tomando de la analogía de San Pablo y aplicán- la concepción a la muerte natural. Pero si elegimos dola a la política de nuestros días, podríamos dejar de jugar al juego de “solo una opción”, como el Nuestro sistema de gobierno se basa en la represent- pensar en las posiciones políticas de la izquier- mundo nos ha dejado hacer, tal vez podamos dejar ación. Eso signi ca que nuestros funcionarios electos da y la derecha como dos ojos del cuerpo. En de luchar entre nosotros por solucionar las necesi- deben enfrentar las necesidades y desafíos del día, la sabiduría de Dios, establece cierta distancia dades que no vemos o no entendemos. Si recorda- siempre teniendo en cuenta los valores de aquellos entre los ojos. ¿Por qué él haría eso? No es para mos nuestra unidad en Cristo, a través de la cual a quienes representan. Cada uno de nosotros tiene crear discordia entre los dos. Es precisamente fuimos bautizados, quizás, juntos, podamos abordar que preguntar: “¿Conocen mis valores?” Solo si han la distancia entre los ojos lo que le da a todo el una diversidad de problemas. escuchado mis preocupaciones. Esta es también una cuerpo una perspectiva más completa de lo que parte necesaria de nuestra responsabilidad cívica. En palabras de la Madre Teresa, “Si no tenemos paz, se avecina. Pero ¿qué pasaría si, cada ojo le dijera es porque nos hemos olvidado de que pertenecemos Este concepto puede parecer agobiante. ¿Cómo al otro: “No te necesito”, ¿como si una sola per- el uno al otro “. podemos solucionar la diversidad de injusticias que spectiva fuera todo lo necesario para el cuerpo? ocurren en el mundo de hoy? Mientras imitemos al ¿Qué peligro podría haber por delante? Santa Teresa de Calcuta, ruega por nosotros. mundo y actuemos como individuos egoístas o nos

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Clergy Support (26 percent): Several funds support clergy throughout the diocese, including money for the O ce of Voca- tions, seminarians, bishop support, and diaconate formation.

Administration Services (16 percent): is covers expenses for the O ce of Finance, the O ce of Parish Services, information technology, buildings, and fees to TD Ameritrade and Invest- ing for Catholics. Revenue for FY 2018-2019 Explanation paid by the individual clergy person who is under Parish and School Ministries (15 percent): investigation. In addition, $20,000 was spent from Living and Giving (43 percent): e Living and ese funds support catholic schools, pasto- the Shalom Fund to help pay the costs of therapy for Giving in Christ appeal and other Development Of- ral ministries, legislative liaison activities, the victims of sexual abuse. ce activities brought in the largest percentage of the Tribunal O ce, campus Ministries, and Hispanic revenue. Ministries. Outreach (4 percent): e Diocese of Cheyenne produces the Wyoming Catholic Register, issued quar- Investments (7 percent): Return on Diocese of Chey- Capital Construction (11 percent): In 2017, the terly, and funds weekly Masses through KTWO TV. enne investments contributed $319,738. Diocese of Cheyenne purchased a building across Also, the Diocese of Cheyenne gave $100,000 to from St. Mary’s Cathedral at 2020 Capitol Ave. Catholic Charities of Wyoming. Grants (9 percent): e Diocese of Cheyenne e bathrooms and foyer of the main entrance received $408,401 from Catholic Extension Society, have been updated, and the adjacent parking lot General Operations (5 percent): is covers the Campaign for Human Development, and Operation has been renovated. Internal renovation has be- day-to-day operations of the Chancery O ce. Rice Bowl. Parishes received $178,205 (44 percent) gun in anticipation of leasing 4,700 square feet of and the Diocese received $230,196 (56 percent) of the rst oor to tenants by the summer of 2020. Tithing (6 percent): e Diocese of Cheyenne con- these funds. In the future, the upper oor will be remodeled tributes 10 percent of the annual Living and Giving for chancery occupancy. appeal total to national collections and to not-for- Wyoming Catholic Ministries Foundation (WCMF) pro t state, national, and international entities. (See (7 percent): e WCMF gave a grant in the amount O ce of Development (6 percent): is covers Tithing Chart below.) of $285,316 to the Diocese of Cheyenne for opera- the cost for printing and mailing materials for the tions costs and clergy support. Living and Giving in Christ appeal and salaries and bene t packages for the two former employ- Tithing Chart* Bequests (8 percent): e diocese received $370,000 ees of the former O ce of Development. Note: USCCB - Latin America from the Ellbogen Trust. ese funds were used to 35 percent of the Director of Development posi- fund the remodel of the 2020 Capital Building (details tion was funded by a grant from the WCMF. USCCB - Central and Eastern Europe are at right under Capital Construction). USCCB - Church of Africa Parish Grants (5 percent): e Diocese of Chey- Holy Land Endowment (4 percent): e Ambrose Trust Fund enne distributed to the parishes grant monies helped to support seminarian education. from Catholic Extension Society, Catholic Home Diocese of Nellore Retired Priests Home Mission, Campaign for Human Development, USCCB - Catholic University Restricted Donated Funds (6 percent): e Diocese and Black and Indian grants. of Cheyenne received $255,995 in donor-restricted USCCB - Catholic Communication Campaign funds, which were earmarked for Pastoral Ministries, Legal Costs (6 percent): e Diocese of Chey- Seminarian Education, and the Bishop’s Discretionary enne hired the rm of Nussbaum Speir, PLLC, Black and Indian Mission O ce Fund. to complete an independent review of 303 les Family Promise of Cheyenne going back to 1950 of Catholic clergy of the Dio- Wyo Food Bank of the Rockies Miscellaneous Income (10 percent): e Diocese of cese of Cheyenne. e review and comprehensive Cheyenne received $456,457 of miscellaneous income, report cost $109,000. e remaining $83,000 in * is is not an exhaustive list, but it gives an including a non-cash gain of $384,477 with the pur- legal fees was due to the investigation of historical indication of the various entities to which the chase of the 2020 Capitol parking lot. ese monies allegations of sexual abuse. Some were related to Diocese of Cheyenne tithes annually. helped to fund such areas as general operations of the the case with Bishop Hart. Others arose after the Chancery O ce and Clergy Support. publication of the le review, which led to people contacting the chancellor about an allegation. No Insurance Revenue (6 percent): e Diocese of diocesan funds, however, are used to pay legal Learn more about diocesan tithing in the Cheyenne received $260,640 from insurance proceeds. expenses associated with the criminal defense June issue of the Much of this money was o set by expenses for submit- of clergy. Any expenses incurred from legal coun- Wyoming Catholic Register! ted damage claims. sel (i.e., defense lawyers) in criminal litigation is WYOMING CATHOLIC REGISTER | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2020 14

Wyoming Catholic Ministries Foundation (WCMF) selects interim executive director

he Wyoming Catholic Ministries Foun- e Gleason family resides in Casper and Tdation, which operates for the purpose attends Our Lady of Fatima; they also are of supporting the religious, charitable, active with St. Anthony’s Tri-Parish School. ministerial, and educational programs of the Catholic Church in Wyoming, has selected “I am tremendously grateful for the op- Jim Gleason to serve as its interim executive portunity to serve the Wyoming Catholic director. Gleason has more than 25 years Ministries Foundation,” says Gleason, “and of nonpro t fundraising experience, and I look forward to engaging our Catholic he has served in a variety of roles in human community to support and grow the mission services, conservation, and healthcare. Most of the Diocese of Cheyenne across the state.” recently, Gleason served as the executive Based in Casper, Gleason will work with the director of the Wyoming Medical Center WCMF board of directors to manage the Foundation in Casper. foundation’s assets, administer the grants A native of Michigan, Gleason attended program, provide service and assistance to Catholic schools and received a Master of parishes, and lead fundraising e orts. Public Administration (MPA) degree from For more information about the Wayne State University. He and his wife Jim Gleason (Courtesy Photo) WCMF, please e-mail Gleason at Heidi have two boys, ages 10 and 12. [email protected]. WCCW invites all Catholic Women to consider membership

he Wyoming Council of Catholic Women Wyoming Council of Catholic Women – WCCW (WCCW) is the only statewide Catholic T MEMBERSHIP DUES APPLICATION women’s organization in Wyoming, and it 2020 Calendar Year invites all parishes to begin or renew their annual memberships. Every parish in the state, o Individual Supporting Membership $20.00 including those that do not have an active This membership is optional but it is a way for individual women to provide additional support for Council of Catholic Women, should have the WCCW’s Annual Budget. Thank You! A Membership Card will be mailed to you. received membership applications. Parish dues are $100 and mission dues are $25. Name (Please Print)______

Women who do not have an active CCW Mailing Address______in their parish now have an opportunity to pay annual WCCW Individual Supporting Phone______E-Mail Address______Membership dues of $20. e WCCW Board sincerely hopes that women and parishes o across the state will choose to support WCCW Deanery WCCW Membership $100.00 to help subsidize its small operating bud- o Parish WCCW Membership $100.00 get and to help pay for the annual WCCW o Mission WCCW Membership $25.00 Convention in September 2020. For more information regarding WCCW dues, please Affiliate Name______call Naomi Stone at 307-371-8594 or send her email at [email protected]. Parish______

e 2020 Annual WCCW State Convention President______will be held at Little America in Cheyenne on September 10, 11, and 12. is year’s theme Mailing Address______and focus is “In Pursuit of Healing and Holiness through Jesus and Mary.” WCCW members are ______invited to attend the convention to increase their faith and enjoy fellowship and unity with Phone______E-Mail Address______other Catholic women, as well as to receive opportunities for individual healing prayer, Mass, Confession, Adoration, and to get Make Checks Payable to: WCCW inv olved with the issues that concern Catholic Mail to: Naomi Stone, WCCW Treasurer women in Wyoming. PO Box 631 Mountain View, WY 82939 Phone: 307-371-8594 WYOMING CATHOLIC REGISTER | VOLUME 59 | ISSUE 1 | MARCH 2020 15 Wrestler’s nearly fatal car crash rejuvenates his Catholic faith Andrew Butler, Catholic News Service (January 3, 2020)

an Beaudrie is a man of faith who beat the His coach approached him with a plan he called Dodds. Actually, he didn’t just beat them, he “Operation: Keep the Dream Alive.” Beaudrie crushed them. would train each day before the tournament, increasing the intensity each time, but if he Both faith and wrestling were important to experienced pain at any point, the coach would Beaudrie, a high school student in Cody. He pull him. trained his way up and ranked third in a statewide tournament his freshman year. e plan worked. He made it through the regional tournament and quali ed for a chance at But in a matter of weeks, he lay in a hospital the state title, adjusting his style to avoid injury. where a doctor told him that not only would he en, Beaudrie—the teenager who was told never wrestle again—he wouldn’t be doing much he would never wrestle again—won the state of anything ever again. Beaudrie was in a tragic tournament. car crash on his way home from a tournament. He broke a rib, fractured 14 vertebrae and bones “I get up, nd where my family and my crowd— around his skull, and su ered bleeding to the my home—is sitting in the stands,” Beaudrie brain—a ecting his auditory nerve and frontal says. “I point up to them and I scream. I let it all lobe. For teenagers, bleeding in the frontal lobe out in that victory and triumph.” usually means death. For his witness of faith and healing against all Beaudrie’s condition was severe enough that his odds, Beaudrie is featured in “Everyday He- pastor from St. Anthony of Padua Church gave roes,” a video series produced by the Knights him last rites. But he survived. of Columbus showcasing ordinary men acting in extraordinary ways, who are strengthened “A few days later when I saw him again, I told Dan Beaudrie (Courtesy Photo) by their Catholic faith and membership in the him, ‘You know, Danny, God must have a very week before a quali er for the state tournament, Knights of Columbus. special plan for your life,’” Father Vernon Clark a doctor advised him not to compete. He had says. He urged Beaudrie to ask Jesus how he damaged a nerve in his arm, and if he damaged Father Clark says that Beaudrie’s accident is just should serve him. it again there was a good possibility his right arm one chapter in the unfolding of his spiritual would become completely paralyzed. life. He says that even as a young boy, Beaudrie Beaudrie was determined to do just that and always had a strong spiritual life and was active to do it completely. He eased into training by Beaudrie recounts the thoughts going through in the parish. running track and then swimming. At times, his mind. “Why, Lord? I’m o ering each com- he pushed himself too hard and su ered some petition, every part of my life for you,” Beaudrie “He stood up for his Catholic values and he had injuries along the way. But his e orts paid o : said. “I have been pushing because I want to no compunction about doing that,” Father Clark Nearly a year after the accident, he was cleared to show the world how strong that you are, how says. wrestle again, right after the state tournament in powerful, how good that you are through my February 2016. Beaudrie is now studying electrical engineering life.” at Michigan State University with the hope of Beaudrie, a junior in high school, made prog- Despite this questioning, Beaudrie says his faith eventually working in the eld of orthotics and ress training for wrestling season but constantly was the most important thing throughout his prosthetics. As for the accident, he thinks it is ached. rough that, he kept his eyes on the recovery process. What was simply athletic ac- helping him prepare for whatever future God has state tournament. complishments his freshman year now had new in store for him. “I didn’t stop because what else was there to do? meaning. “When somebody asks me to describe myself it’s What do you do? Do you come this far, and you “God’s given me this, and he’s preserved my life, quite simple: I’m a Catholic, I’m a patriot. I’ m a just tap out?” he says. and given me all these kind people,” Beaudrie wrestler, and now I am a Knight of Columbus.” roughout the season, Beaudrie repeatedly says. “And I want to give back to him by making ( is story is published with permission.) placed second at regional tournaments. en a use of the talents, the gifts that he’s given to me.” Wyoming Catholic Register is the o cial newspaper of the Diocese of Cheyenne. Managing Editor: Diana Marie Waggener Periodical postage is paid at Cheyenne, WY, and additional o ces (USPS 696-960 Diocese of Cheyenne ISSN 076-5580). P.O. Box 1468 Cheyenne, WY 82003 Please send address changes to: Wyoming Catholic Register Phone: 866-790-0014 2121 Capitol Avenue Fax: 307-637-7936 Cheyenne, WY 82001 www.dioceseofcheyenne.org

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