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r Top 10 myths about clergy abuse in the Catholic

The year anniversary on clerical abuse in that state during the past 70 years found only two cases of the PA grand jury PSYCHOLOGY from the 21st century—with both cases already known and managed (Office report offers a point TODAY of Attorney General of the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania, 2018; Stein- for reflection. Thomas G. Plante PhD, ABPP fels, 2019).

One Church, East to West: Loving , Serving Sharing Jesus East to West: One Church, exual abuse perpetrated by Ro- Myth 3: Most clerical abuse man Catholic has been same time frame as the Catholic cleri- perpetrators have hundreds of MISSOURI GIRARDEAU, OF SPRINGFIELD—CAPE headline news for years. But even cal data was obtained. Furthermore, young child victims. with so much press attention, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Sthere are many commonly accepted (DSM-5; American Psychiatric Associa- Sensational cases of clerical abuse myths about this issue. Remarkably, tion, 2013) report that approximately dominate the press. The famous Fr. quality evidence-based research and three to five percent of men meet John Geoghan case in Boston that was facts about the problem doesn’t always the diagnostic criteria for pedophilia. highlighted in the 2002 Boston Globe’s receive attention while sensationalized These numbers increase significantly if Spotlight report included credible or stories that create a particular—but you include men who sexually vio- substantiated reports of 138 victims sometimes false—narrative do. This late post-pubescent teenagers which over many years (Boston Globe Investi- ultimately misinforms and harms the is illegal in most jurisdictions but not gative Staff, 2002). Other famous cases

The Mir The public—not to mention efforts to keep a diagnosable psychiatric disorder ac- (e.g., Fr. James Porter in Massachusetts kids safe in and outside of the Church. cording to the DSM-5. and Fr. Gilbert Gauthe in Louisiana) As we approach the year anni- In other words, there simply is no also included a large number of victims versary of the recent uptick in media evidence that Catholic priests sexu- as well. Vol. LV, No. 8 No. LV, Vol. attention due to the release of the ally abuse children or teens at rates But these examples are actually Pennsylvania grand jury report (as well higher than other groups of men, in or anomalies. In reality, the average num- as the now-former Cardinal McCarrick outside of religious communities; they ber of victims per offender is about abuse allegations), let’s review the top may actually abuse at rates lower than one, and only 129 clerics accounted 10 myths about clerical abuse in the the general population of men and of for more than a quarter of all known . public school teachers during similar cases of abuse. This suggests that a very time periods. small number of serial offenders caused Myth 1: Sexual abuse is more much of the abuse crisis (John Jay Col- common among Catholic priests Myth 2: Catholic clerical sexual lege of Criminal Justice, 2004, 2011). than other groups of men. abuse is still common today. The most common offense by far was fondling, not rape or penetration. About four percent of Catholic The relentless press attention Clerics raping young prepubescent clerics had credible or substantiated gives the impression that sexual abuse victims were rare. The most common accusations of child sexual abuse of mi- of children is still commonplace in abuse story involved a cleric fondling nors (both prepubescent children and the Catholic Church, even though the one victim, who was typically a teen- postpubescent teens) during the last vast majority of cases of clerical abuse age boy. (Of course, all victimization is half of the 20th century (John Jay Col- occurred before the mid-1980s (John horrific and should be addressed.) lege of Criminal Justice, 2004, 2011). Jay College of Criminal Justice, 2004, Research data, although from limited 2011). After the Church 2002 reforms Myth 4: Fewer numbers of small scale studies, finds the prevalence articulated in the Dallas Charter and reported victims in recent years of clerical abuse among non-Catholic Essential Norms (US Conference of is because it takes decades for religious communities consistent with Catholic , 2002a, 2002b) the victims to come forward. the Catholics. If you review insurance number of new cases in the US aver- claims against Church communities aged about a dozen per year; during In the past, victims were reluctant for sexual victimization perpetrated by the past five years, it is down to about to come forward and report abuse by their clerics, you’ll find that that there one new case per year. The Church Catholic clerics. This is also true of is no difference between Catholic and has gone from averaging about 660 non-Catholic abuse cases, as well as The next issue of The Mirror non-Catholic groups (Zech, 2011). new cases of abuse per year during the abuse perpetrated by other high status will be Aug. 23, 2019. A US Department of Education 1970s to about 1 new case per year and powerful individuals (e.g., teach- Experiencing delayed USPS study found that about six percent of since about 2014 (John Jay College of ers, coaches, esteemed relatives). Back delivery? Sign up to receive the diocesan newspaper via Email public school teachers had credible or Criminal Justice, 2011; Steinfels, 2019; in the mid to late 20th century, there in digital format: Contact Angie substantiated claims of sexual abuse US Conference of Catholic Bishops, were good reasons to keep reports of Toben at (417) 866-0841, or of minor children under their charge 2018). In fact, few realize that the well- Email: [email protected]. (Shakeshaft, 2004a, 2004b) during the known Pennsylvania grand jury report See Top 10 Myths / 10 2 The Mirror COLUMN August 9, 2019

COME, AND YOU WILL SEE Church needs men & women of zeal Bp. Edward M. Rice

rom Sun., Aug. 4 to Thu., Aug. 8, the seminarians of our diocese were together for days of reflection and formation at Fthe Annual Seminarian Gathering in Forsyth, . Each morning had time set aside for , adoration of the Blessed , and Mass. There was also a conference offered daily that centered on the spiritual life or an aspect of our diocese. I am grateful to Sr. Richard Mary Burke, RSM, and Sr. Cecilia Ann Rezac, MS, for taking time to be with our seminarians and offering their insights in healthcare and education within the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. I would like to share with all of you the hom- ily that I offered to our seminarians on the last day of our gathering, Aug. ANNUAL SEMINARIAN GATHERING— Edward M. Rice, Fr. Andrew Williams, and Fr. Scott Sunnenberg 8, the Feast of St. Dominic: posed for a group photo with diocesan seminarians during the annual Seminarian Gathering held in Forsyth, If you enter St. Anthony of Padua MO, Aug. 4-8. More photos will be shared in the next edition of The Mirror, Aug. 23, our “End of Summer” issue. in South St. Louis and walk down (Photo by Curtis/The Mirror) the main aisle to the sanctuary, you will find on the upper left wall a painting of Along with the Franciscans, St. parish level. St. Dominic is often sym- the meeting between St. Dominic and St. Dominic’s Order became the most power- bolized by a dog with a flaming torch, Francis of Assisi. I believe it is St. Francis ful order in medieval times, not in the a dream that his mother had about him who was pulling back a curtain, reveal- sense of earthly power but in the sense before he was born, implying that St. ing what is the focus of their attention, of raising up holy known for their Dominic would be the “hound of the a crucifix. Some historians speculate preaching, their focus on the spiritual ,” and would set the world on fire by whether St. Dominic and St. Francis life, their love of the Blessed Mother, and his zeal and preaching. His legacy as a actually met, but they did travel in some the fight against various heresies. legacy of sanctity, one of prayer, , August prayer intention: of the same areas numerous times. Pious These two contemporaries, St. and devotion to Our Lady and her rosary. May the Solemnity of the Assump- legend holds that they did meet and I’m Dominic and St. Francis, caused a spiri- How does this apply to us today? tion of Mary (August 15) inspire confident that it was a spiritual encoun- tual revival, a rejuvenation throughout In every age, raises up saints all of us to keep our eyes fixed on ter with Christ crucified the focus of their the Church, similar to what St. John needed to face the challenges of that heaven, our true home. Where she communications and work. Vianney was able to accomplish on the era. God raises up martyrs, intellec- has gone, may we hope to follow. tual giants, contemplatives, and those dedicated to the works of mercy: men Please join Bishop Edward M. Rice as he offers and women of holiness who inspire the Holy day people of their generation. We need those Mass of Healing saints today. Our needs are great. We The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin for the Church in Southern Missouri as the faithful come together need -saints today who through Mary, Aug. 15, is a holy day of Supporting & Inspiring One Another in Healing Broken Hearts, their zeal and integrity of life, counteract obligation. Check parish bulletins Burdens of Pain, and Promises of Grace in light of the sex abuse crisis. the scandals assaulting today’s experi- for the times for the celebration of ence of the . A good priest the . Mon., August 26, at 7 p.m. friend of mine in St. Louis said that in St. Mary Church, West Plains, MO our day, simply living the priesthood faithfully, day-by-day will be enough. of the Church in Southern Missouri. A listening session will be held with Bp. Rice after each . In every generation, there have been As you begin another year of for- those who have attacked the Church. But mation, remember the words of today’s today’s difficulties are different. Today, Gospel, “Who do people say that I am?” the attacks are often from within. We (Mt 16:13-23). It is the most important suffer because some priests have not question you will ever answer. Frankly, lived up to the ideals of the priesthood. I think it is the goal of forma- We suffer because some priests are trying tion! You must answer that Jesus is the to live the priesthood on their own terms. Christ, the Son of the living God. And We suffer because some priests have then what did our Lord do? He invited opened their hearts to lust and avarice, Simon Peter to follow him to the cross. causing scandal. What is the solution? It was the same for St. Francis and St. Well, I think St. Dominic would say that Dominic, and it is just as true for us Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1-800-392-3738 or 844-CAN-TELL the key to his Order was that all of its today! Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1-800-392-0210 members were under the mantle of the As our seminarians return this Para Reportar abuso, llame a la línea de abuso infantil de Missouri: 1-800-392-3738 or 844-CAN-TELL Blessed Mother. And so too should be all fall for another year of study and for- Línea Directa de Abuso y Negligencia para Adultos : 1-800-392-0210 of us! mation, I ask your for them. To report abuse by a Church representative, contact: What is the solution? For our dio- Let us pray for all of our students, cese, the solution is right in front of me. elementary, high school, and col- The Office of Child and Youth Protection childandyouthprotection.org, (417) 866-0841 You men, filled with zeal and emptied lege. Let us also pray for an increase of self—like St. Dominic and St. Francis in to the priesthood and or utilize the “TIPS” Online reporting portal at www.dioscg.org who renewed the church in their day and to the religious life in the Diocese of age—you men will be part of the renewal Springfield-Cape Girardeau. ©TM August 9, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 3 Jackson youth remind youngsters, ‘You are Loved’

By Meg Garner said. “Through just coming and Caruthersville, MO spending time with them in their old run-down park, hanging out, eens from Immaculate Con- playing games, and doing crafts with ception Parish (IC) in Jackson, the youngsters, the youth in a very MO, recently participated in depressed community of Steele, MO, a Youth Mission Trip June 3-6 find a reprieve from the worthless- Tin Caruthersville, MO. Glenmary Sr. ness that they have come to believe Sharon Miller, GHMS, pastoral associ- defines them.” ate at Heart Parish, Caruthers- “To the children in this of ville, helped coordinate the trip. Steele, MO, it makes no sense that “For the last couple of sum- teenagers who do not have to be mers, the children and youth in here, would want to be here...but the Bootheel of Missouri have been here they are!” Sr. Miller added. blessed by the Catholic Youth Group “I went on the Mission Trip, from Immaculate Conception Parish because I wanted the kids at the park coming down and spending several to feel love and friendships,” said IC days putting their into Action,” youth Taylor Nugent. Sr. Miller said. This year, with the help of a The 2018 Missouri Poverty parishioner from Sacred Heart in Report lists Pemiscot County, where Caruthersville, the Catholic Teens Caruthersville is located, as Missouri’s gifted the Steele, MO, kids with two poorest county, with the poverty rate new wooden picnic tables inscribed listed as 30.9 percent. with the messages the Jackson youth The four-day experience in- wanted to leave with them. The first cluded various work projects in the table says, “You Are Loved,” and the PICNIC TABLES—Members of the Jackson youth group also spent several community. Much time was spent at second table says, “Trust in God.” hours with Mike the Marine, a parishioner of Sacred Heart Parish, Caruthers- “Mother’s House,” a ministry run by “I think these tables made ville, in building two new picnic tables for the park in Steele, MO. The group Sr. Miller for new moms and babies with love and care say it all!” said Sr. spent a lot of time in Steele park with local youth of the neighborhood: mak- in the area. Teens sorted donated Miller. ©TM ing crafts, playing games, and having conversations, helping them to feel the clothes and diapers (much of which love of Christ through loving attention and interaction. (The Mirror) they brought), stocked shelves, weeded, watered flowers, mulched, and painted. Lasting impression Teens also spent several hours 1. Pemiscot County...... 30.9%...... $31,671...... 74.8%...... 13.0% with Mike the Marine building two new picnic tables for the park in Steele, MO. The group spent a lot of time at the Steele park for a “minis- try of presence”—crafts, games, and conversation with the kids of the neighborhood, helping them to feel the love of Christ through loving at- tention and interaction.

“In just a few short days, these Source: 2018 Missouri Poverty Report Catholic young people and their leaders helped me deliver the mes- sage of God’s unconditional love in a real and tangible way!” Sr. Miller

‘MOTHER’S HOUSE’—Teens from Immaculate Conception Parish (IC) in Jackson, MO, recently participated in a Youth Mission Trip June 3-6 in Ca- ruthersville, MO. Much time was spent at “Mother’s House,” a ministry run by Sr. Sharon Miller, GHMS, for new moms and babies in the area. Teens sorted donated clothes and diapers (much of which they brought), stocked shelves, weeded, watered flowers, mulched, and painted. (The Mirror) 4 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS August 9, 2019 Nugent receives Eric Shade Memorial Award Springfield Dr. Eric Shade was an associ- full . ... She has represented ate of computer science Missouri State University in the fter receiving her PhD in the and dedicated to the finest academic Missouri Association of Faculty Sen- Classics from the University tradition of shared governance, ates for eight years. In between Dr. of Texas at Austin, in 1992, having served as the Faculty Senate Nugent served a wide range of com- Sr. Pauline Nugent, CCVI, Parliamentarian on eight occasions mittees and councils at the university Atook a position as a professor of Mod- between 2005-2015, the year of his and national levels. ...” ern and Classical Language at Mis- passing. “Although today Dr. Nugent is souri State University (MSU), Spring- The published recognition of Sr. being recognized for her outstand- field, the same year. The Sister of Nugent from the university read: ing work supporting and advanc- Charity of the Incarnate Word is the “We recognize Dr. Nugent for ing shared governance, she is better recent recipient from the university her service to the university that known to students as one of MSU’s of the Eric Shade Memorial Award in began more than 20 years ago when best teachers, as acknowledged by her Faculty Governance, which recogniz- she began her first four terms as Sen- two Foundation Awards for Teaching. es faculty members “who distinguish ate Representative for modern and Her professional colleagues, perhaps, themselves through sustained and classical languages. In addition, Dr. best know her frequent participation effective service in the Faculty Senate Nuget has served as the representa- in international patristic conferences and on senate committees.” tive to all associate professors and all hosted by Oxford University.” Award & honors An internationally respected Early Learners programming in Joplin scholar, Sr. Nugent is an award-win- ning teacher of Latin, Greek Biblical Joplin’s St. Mary Catholic School Hebrew, Classical Mythology, Com- is excited to announce its new parative Mythology, Gender Studies Early Learners program in Antiquity, and Hero and Quest. for two-year-olds! A special She received the Governor Award for curriculum is being designed Excellence in Teaching in 1997 and for the youngest learner, and it 2009; the MSU Foundation Awards promises to be a fun and enriching way to introduce each child to for Teaching in 1997 and 2008; a Sr. Pauline Nugent, CCVI St. Mary School. Classes will be held from 8-11 a.m. each morning, Member of the Oxford Round Table, with an option of attending Monday-Wednesday-Friday or Tuesday- UK, 2009; SMU Foundation Award and Chair of the MSU Faculty Senate, Thursday classes. As a convenience for parents, early Morning Care is for Excellence in Community Ser- 2008-2009. available from 7:30-8 a.m. each morning at no charge. Early Learners vice, 1999; Vice-President of Missouri Congratulations, Sr. Nugent! do not have to be potty trained, but should be working toward that Association of Faculty Senates, 2010; ©TM goal by wearing pull-ups to school. For more information, please contact Principal Joanne Lown at [email protected].

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The Mirror: Newspaper of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau USPS Publication 117-330 Publisher: The Most Rev. Edward Rice Editor: Leslie A. Eidson Production: Glenn Eckl Circulation/Advertising: Angie Toben, [email protected] Published every other week at 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806-3143. Address all communications to 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806-3143; Telephone (417) 866-0841; Email [email protected] POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Mirror, 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806-3143. When giving change of address, state both old and new address, also old and new parish. Periodicals postage paid at Springfield, MO, and additional mailing offices. Vol. LV No. 8 Aug. 9, 2019 Single copy price, $0.50 Subscription: $14 per year. Digital subscriptions available as an option to USPS delivery with paid subscription. For more information, contact [email protected]. Copyright © 2019, The Mirror, CNA, USCCB, The Vatican, as noted. The Mirror OnLine: www.dioscg.org “Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau” @DioSCG August 9, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mirror 5 Announcements and organizations are invited to submit notices of future events to be printed in the Announcements. They will be printed on a space-available basis. There is no fee.

Belleville, IL—The National Shrine of Our Lady a colonoscopy, call Physicians Park Primary Care at of the Snows will host the “When Mental Illness Hits (573) 727-5500. Physicians Park Primary Care is Home” conference, Fri., Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at located at 225 Physicians Park Dr., Ste. 400. the shrine. This conference continues to reach out to mental health professionals, family members, Scott City—St. Joseph Parish will host a and companions who journey with those living with Fall Dinner, Sun., Sept. 8,10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., in the mental illness. The morning keynote speaker, Dr. Parish Center. The buffet-style meal will consist Gary Behrman, PhD, LCSW, will explain the dynamics of kettle beef, chicken and dumplings, chicken and of crisis recovery, how to “bounce forward” to a new dressing, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, and way of living and the role of and faith in dessert. Adults: $10; children (ages six-12): $5; the healing process. Photovoice: “Taking the Steps children (under age six): free. Carry-out meals avail- to Shine” will be the afternoon keynote presenta- able. The Council of Catholic Women will be selling Youth Director tion. There will be three breakout sessions; “The crafts, breads, and sweets at their country store Fine Line Between Supporting and Enabling a Loved and bakery shop. For more information, contact Holy Catholic Church in One with a Mental Illness and/or Substance Abuse Donna Anderson, (573) 450-1451. Springfield, MO is seeking a part time Problem,” “Keep Running Up that Hill! Resiliency Youth Director for the middle in Substance Abuse Recovery,” and “Changing the St. Louis—The third annual St. Louis Rosary school and high school members of our - Narrative around Suicide and Suicide Prevention: Run (formerly King to Queen Rosary Run) will be parish. Responsibilities include develop Promoting Resiliency and Recovery.” Cost: $40 Sat., Oct. 12, St. Mary of Victories Church in ing creative and authentic pro- (lunch included). Registration requested by Aug. downtown St. Louis. There will be a timed 5K run/ gramming for youth, organizing 16. For more information or to register, contact walk for serious athletes as well as the “St. Ste- retreat, conference and service Shrine Pastoral Ministries, (618) 397-6700, phen’s Mercy Mile” fun run/walk especially suited to opportunities, and being an en- ext. 6281, or (314) 241-3400, ext. 6281. Or families with children and others who want to join couraging resource for kids and register Online at www.snows.org/help. in the celebration! After the race there will be a Mar- families. Candidates must be ian Procession and the opportunity to venerate a active Catholics with a passion Cape Girardeau—“Come and See” Catholic relic of Our Lady’s Veil, an awards ceremony, vendor for ministry, experience work- evangelization Live, at the Southeast Missouri booths, and time for fellowship. For more informa- ing with these age groups, and strong communication and relational State Fair, Sat., Sept. 7-Sat., Sept. 14. The tion and to register, visit www.stlrosaryrun.com, or skills. Please send resumes to hlowrance@holytrinityspringfield. “Splendor of Truth” booth will feature over 50 our Facebook page. com. different free faith information pamphlets, , CDs, medals, rosaries, and all things Catholic. Visit Springfield—Beginning Experience of Spring- the booth to help deepen your faith and to use the field will offer a “COPING with Life Alone” class on materials to share with non-Catholics. Show your six (6) consecutive Thursdays beginning Aug. 22, support for the Church and visit us inside the Arena 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Spring- building at the SEMO District Fair. For more infor- field. The classes are designed to help individuals mation, call Mark Loos at (573) 579-6672. work through the trauma of losing a spouse by way of death, divorce, or separation utilizing the Five Forsyth—Our Lady of the Ozarks Parish will Stages of Grief. Cost: $20; scholarships available. hold a Fall Rummage Sale, Thu., Sept. 19, 7 a.m.-4 Open to all , this peer ministry is Christian- p.m., Fri., Sept. 20, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sat., Sept. based, not necessarily “Catholic,” and affords 21, 8 a.m.-noon (bag day). There will be quality participants the opportunity to process their loss Schedule furniture, household goods, outdoor items, jewelry, in small discussion groups with the trained facilita- Safe environment in-service opportunities will be held at the following locations: , books, artwork, collectibles, holiday items, tors of Beginning Experience of Springfield. For more Mon., Aug. 26 toys, and much more, including homemade baked information, call Diane at (870) 688-8829. 3-6 p.m...... Our Lady of the Lake, Branson goods for purchase.For more information, contact Thu., Aug. 29 6-9 p.m...... St. Mary School, Pierce City the church office, (417) 546-5208. Springfield—The Followers of Francis Thu., Sept. 5 6-9 p.m...... St. Teresa, Glennonville Fraternity will meet, Sat., Aug. 24, beginning Mon., Sept. 9 1-4 p.m...... Poplar Bluff— Francis Healthcare is with lunch at noon (optional), then at 1 p.m. in the The Catholic Center, Springfield Mon., Sept. 9 providing colonoscopies at Physicians Park Primary day chapel at Holy Trinity Parish. If you would like 4:30-7:30 p.m. . . . . St. Mary, Joplin Care by Donald S. Piland, MD, and Matthew J. Riffle, information about the Secular Franciscans or our Tue., Sept. 10 6-9 p.m...... St. , Chaffee MD. Patients do not need an office visit with Dr. -Pi fraternity, contact Farah Diel, Formation Director, Sat., Sept. 14 9 a.m.-12-noon . . . .St. Vincent de Paul, Cape Girardeau land or Dr. Riffle before the colonoscopy. To schedule (417) 268-5887, or [email protected]. Wed., Sept. 18 6-9 p.m...... Springfield Catholic High School Thu., Oct. 3 6-9 p.m...... Sacred Heart, Poplar Bluff Sun., Oct. 6 1-4 p.m...... St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Springfield FOR SALE: Fri., Oct. 11 12:30-3:30 p.m. . . . .The Catholic Center, Springfield 1997 International school bus. 165,300 miles. $ OBO. 1,500 Mon., Oct. 21 6-9 p.m...... Our Lady of the Lake, Branson Contact Toni LoPresti, Transportation Coordinator, Tue., Oct. 22 Joplin Area Catholic Schools at (417) 438-0861 or (417) 624-5768. 6-9 p.m...... Notre Dame High School, Cape Girardeau Thu., Nov. 7 1-4 p.m...... The Catholic Center, Springfield Additional information FYI: Sat., Nov. 9 9 a.m.-12-noon . . . .St. Vincent de Paul, Cape Girardeau Michelin tires: Front tires 10/32; Rear tires 12/32 Sat., Nov. 9 9 a.m.-12-noon . . . . Very little rust The Catholic Center, Springfield Fri., Dec. 6 No dents/scratches 12:30-3:30 p.m. . . . .The Catholic Center, Springfield Original seats, can be “seat-covered” Sat., Dec. 7 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. . .Our Lady of the Lake, Branson 3800T444E (electronic) Pre-registration is necessary; go to www.virtus.org and click on “registration” on the left or call your parish/school office for assistance; or call Rosie Francka at The Catholic Center, (417) 866-0841; or Email her at [email protected]. Participants must be present for the entire training. Training sessions are for adults only. Schedules may be found on the diocesan events calendar at www.dioscg.org, or at www.virtus.org. 6 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS August 9, 2019 Saint Francis Healthcare awards 22 scholarships

Cape Girardeau, MO • Maci McCuan, MO— Evalyn and S. David Nunley aint Francis Foundation and Scholarship the Saint Francis Auxiliary • Graycen Pehle, MO—Edythe M. awarded healthcare scholar- Davis Scholarship ships to 22 local students in • Haley Sample, MO—Ken SJuly. Each student received $2,000 Hayden Memorial Nursing in scholarships toward a degree in a Scholarship healthcare-related profession. • Mikayla Stanfield, IL—Lucy The Saint Francis Healthcare Ellen Towse Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Program was established • Katrina Stevenson, MO— in 1980, and is funded by Saint Huttegger-Scherer Memorial Francis Foundation and the Saint Scholarship Francis Auxiliary. Since its inception, • Megan Stewart, IL—Saint the program has provided more than Francis Auxiliary Physician $700,000 in education scholarships Honor Scholarship to college students in an effort to • Ashley Viox, MO—Bernadean encourage participation in profes- Campbell Memorial Scholarship sional healthcare careers. Scholar- • Zachary Vogel, MO— ship recipients must have completed Susan E. Hinkebein Memorial at least one year in an accredited Scholarship healthcare program and be currently • Jack Warren, MO—Saint enrolled, maintain a minimum of 3.0 Francis Auxiliary Healthcare GPA, and complete the application Scholarship and essay requirements by the sched- and Katherine Jane Cochran • Perry Hazelwood IV, MO— • Brooke Whitledge, MO—Earl uled deadline. They must also reside Memorial Scholarship Raymond A. and Lillian K. Ritter Jr. and Lori Wills Memorial within the Saint Francis service area, • Lana Davis, MO—Mamie Hall Scholarship Scholarship as defined in the application. Memorial Scholarship • Emily Heberlie, MO—Mark F. The members of the 2019 Schol- The 2019 Saint Francis Health- • Brittney Dirnberger, MO— Scully Nursing Scholarship arship Committee included: Debbie care Scholarship Program Recipients Christen Joyel Aufdenberg • Noah Hester, MO—Bess Estes Balsano, Dori Lage, Norman Glaus, are: Memorial Scholarship Healthcare Scholarship Moe Sandfort, Stephanie Nanney, • Kaleb Arends, MO—Carrie • Riley Duncan, MO—Joseph • Brian Lesch, MO—Clara D. and Becky Swoboda. Suedekum Memorial Scholarship and Harriette Hunter McCrate Newnam Memorial Scholarship For more information about the • Bethany Beals, MO—Saint Scholarship • Matthew Lynn, MO— Saint Francis Healthcare Scholarship Francis Auxiliary 125th Anni- • Alyson Fluchel, MO— Raymond A. and Lillian K. Ritter Program, call (573) 331-5489 or visit versary Scholarship Sisters of Saint Francis Nursing Scholarship foundation.sfmc.net. ©TM • Miranda Craft, MO—Lee George Scholarship Saint Francis Healthcare System accepting applications for Patient Care Associates

aint Francis Healthcare System, Cape Girardeau, MO is offering a paid educational opportunity for those looking to start a clinical career in healthcare. Applications for eight Patient Care Associates, a paid educational opportunity, are currently being Saccepted for a four-week class through the Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center that begins on October 14. After the classroom training, the students will complete 100 hours of clinical education at Saint Francis. Continued employment is contingent on successfully completing the class and clinical. A Patient Care Associate is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the appropriate licensed nursing personnel. The primary responsibility of the Patient Care Associate is to We don’t have space to list provide basic patient cares such as bathing, hygiene, toileting, feeding, and positioning. The Patient Care Associate supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds on the nursing all the open Catholic school unit and effectively communicating with all team members. The application deadline is Aug. 14. Go to https://careers.sfmc. positions in the diocese! net and click on the “Current Openings” tab to view the “Patient Care Find them at our Website: , Associate—Paid Educational Opportunity” listing. For more information, www.dioscg.org call Human Resources at (573) 331-5152. About, Employment around the Diocese

http://dioscg.org/index.php/ employment-around-the-diocese/ August 9, 2019 NATIONAL NEWS The Mirror 7 MO Bishops issue decree on Mass offerings By Bishop W. Shawn McKnight prayers, too. the Mass for the intention once he intentions are needed for priests St. Louis, MO When offering money with a has committed to do it. without parish assignments, for Mass intention, Catholics are join- Only one Mass offering may other parishes that do not have hat is an offering for a ing in providing for the temporal be kept by the priest per day, even if enough Mass intentions, and for the Mass intention? needs of the parish in a small way, he celebrates Mass more than once missions. For some, their while asking the priest to join them on that day. While the priest may first encounter with a in offering their spiritual needs or receive an offering for each Mass Recommended offering WMass offering is at a funeral service. requests to God. on a given day, he may retain only Recently, the bishops of the There’s those piles of envelopes, This is not “buying a Mass.” one Mass offering per day and must Province of Missouri raised the obviously meant for money, with the The Church condemns that notion transfer the other to the chancery standard Mass offering amount from option of writing down the name of in the strongest possible language, for charitable uses. The only excep- $5 to $10 per Mass, effective July 1, the deceased for a Mass to be offered and it is why we no longer refer to it tion to this rule is on Christmas day, 2019. for the repose of their . as a “stipend” or “fee.” when the priest can keep up to three Raising the standard amount Or you may read in the parish Instead, we are returning to Mass offerings ( 951). simply puts the diocese of Missouri bulletin about the Mass being offered God the gifts He has given us, to If a parish receives more Mass in line with the provinces that sur- for someone who is living in need ensure dignified worthy of offerings than can be satisfied in round our state. of healing or celebrating a birthday, such a generous God. the course of one year, then “it is Please note that a priest is al- , or anniversary. permitted for them to be celebrated ways free, however, to accept an of- Mass intentions are deeply Church law is clear elsewhere unless the donors have fering for less than or more than the rooted in Catholic . There’s Church, or canon, law has expressly indicated a contrary inten- standard amount. What is desired is also a temporal aspect to them, in some practical applications regard- tion” (Canon 954). that the donor share sacrificially in that people offer a small, symbolic ing the use of money offered in Mass Mass intentions and offerings the offering of Mass. amount of money with a request for intentions. that cannot be satisfied within the Donors are encouraged to prayers by the priest for the living or Canon 946 states, “The Chris- year at the parish are to be forward- reflect on the generosity of God in deceased. tian faithful who make an offering ed to the Vicar General for distribu- determining the amount they wish How did the theological and so that the Mass may be applied for tion to other priests so that they to offer to the priest along with their the practical become connected? their intention contribute to the may be offered in a timely manner. spiritual intentions, but the standard As Fr. Daniel Merz, chairman of good of the Church and by their of- These transferred Mass amount is a good guideline. ©TM the Diocesan Liturgical Commission fering take part in the con- for the Diocese of Jefferson cern of the Church City, wrote: “When the for the support of bread and wine are brought its ministers and forward, the priest takes works.” them, blesses them (in the As the bread Canon law Eucharistic Prayer) and and wine are also states: gives them back to us (in carried up, I The only Holy Communion). mentally lay obligation on the “Every member of part of the priest the baptized is supposed to onto those is that the Mass associate some intention or gifts my intention be satis- petition with that offer- intention for fied. This infor- ing of bread and wine. So, mation—the date for example, as the bread my family, when the Mass and wine are carried up, or for a sick intention was sat- I mentally lay onto those friend, or isfied—should be gifts my intention for my recorded and kept family, or for a sick friend, for grace to on file for future or for grace to overcome a overcome a reference. particular vice, etc. particular There is no “The priest takes my obligation to ‘offering,’ blesses it, too, in vice, etc. announce the the Eucharistic Prayer, and intention pub- gives it back to me (in a licly before or trans-substantiated way) in during the Mass at Holy Communion. any time, nor any obliga- “My ‘offering’ just got associ- tion to allow the offerer ated with Jesus, Who ‘lives forever to to bring up the offerings make intercession’ for me. at the Presentation of the “At Mass, every baptized Catho- Gifts or to announce the lic should be including an intention Prayers of the Faithful, etc. or intentions on the gifts. God can Remember, all the faithful only bless what we give to Him. He are encouraged to bring will never force His blessing upon us their own intentions to the without our consent,” (The Catholic Eucharistic celebration. Missourian, Feb. 14, 2014). The Mass intention At the same time, the faithful could, however, be fruit- understand that it takes resources to fully mentioned within the provide the material aspects of the bulletin or General Interces- Eucharist: not just the bread and sions, as a way of inviting wine, but also the and the the whole community to books, the maintenance of the pray for the intention with- building, the care and feeding of the out excluding their own celebrant. particular intentions. People provide money to the Even if the monetary priest in support of him and the offering has been lost, the Church. They would ask for his priest is obliged to celebrate 8 The Mirror SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT August 9, 2019

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St. Joseph Catholic Academy, Springfield, MO

love everything about St. Joseph,” the corner of Campbell Avenue and student body prays three times a day said a Summer Day Camp student Scott Street were purchased to build a “The children’s needs have always together, attends Mass twice a week, ‘Ias she spread out her arms and new church and school. In 1935, trag- been the top-priority and the school is prays the rosary over the intercom, twirled in a circle. edy struck a few days before Christmas still located behind the church and the unites for religious assemblies, works vacation when the boiler in the school ’s residence,” Johnson said. “As together with Prayer Buddies, and “I love almost everything,” said Princi- blew up and damaged the building. in years gone by, a high-quality edu- prepares for Christmas and Easter with pal Bonnie Johnson. Cleaning up vomit, Repairs were made, but the school was cational program is a must, small class all-school projects.” shoveling snow, and fixing broken sinks condemned in 1949 and a new fireproof sizes are a blessing, hiring the best fac- are not really her favorite things to building was dedicated Jan. 15, 1950, ulty is a priority, and a strong devotion “Service is also essential as Jesus calls do, but for Johnson, the children, their which is still in service today. St. Joseph to the Lord and Savior are marks of St. us to help our neighbors,” Johnson parents, faculty, staff and the great was the last of the Catholic elementary Joseph Catholic Academy.” said. “Whether it be helping out the relationships far outweigh the few schools in Springfield, MO, to be staffed church, bringing in items for residents unwelcomed tasks. with teaching sisters. The school is supported financially at Franciscan Villa, giving baby items and in prayer by both St. Joseph and to Birthright, donating food and sup- In 1892, with an influx of German immi- “It is always a joy and honor to have Sacred Heart parishes in Springfield. plies to the Parish Food Pantry, giving grants settling into the Springfield area, visit our school as their presence Parishioners from both churches send money to the Breast Cancer Founda- the at Conception Abbey in Con- brings a connection to the past, beauty, their children to St. Joseph Catholic tion of the Ozarks, or donating to build ception, MO, sent two German-speak- peace, and holiness,” said Johnson. Academy (SJCA). a tiny house at Eden Village, students, ing to serve the German fami- families, and staff are always very gen- lies. A “church” for 30 German-speaking Today, the faculty is entirely made up Faith & service erous and give with their whole hearts. families was set up in a house donated highly-professional, dedicated, certi- The school motto is: “We are passion- by Charles H. Heer, Sr., at the corner of fied lay persons that serve children in ate about our FAITH, challenging in our Family Jefferson and Chestnut streets, while preschool through eighth grade. ACADEMICS, and committed to our SJCA has a faculty, staff, and fami- the stable in the back yard was cleaned FAMILIES.” lies that share the principal’s vision up and welcomed the first St. Joseph A lot has changed since 1892, but of a school united in Christ, with high School students. In 1904, three lots at some remains the same. “I often tell people our number-one academic expectations where all work goal is to get to Heaven and together for the greater good. This ca- number two is to get them to Higher maraderie helps the school to be one Education,” Johnson said. “Of course, of the best in the area. A family feel faith is at the forefront as the entire

PreK through eighth grade 65 students.

Pastor: Fr. Karl Barmann, OSB Principal: Bonnie Johnson FESTIVAL OF NATIONS—Students in St. Joseph Catholic Academy, Spring- field, performed in the annual Festival of Nations held in Sacred Heart Par- ish, Springfield. Sacred Heart and St. Joseph parishes in Springfield support the elementary school in a variety of ways. (Submitted photo)

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WINTERFEST—A volunteer cranked out the cotton candy at the annual Winterfest Home and School event at St. Joseph Catholic Academy. (Submitted photo)

need to be evaluating, solving prob- Ambassador of lems, analyzing, and applying what Art, famous artist they are learning to be successful in and winner of the real world,” said Johnson. the prestigious United Nations Art is maintained by the small class sizes SJCA traditions Contest, Ibiyinka Alao, who did a three- our student body population is com- which are guaranteed as school policy As all Catholic schools, St. Joseph has week residency last year at SJCA. The prised of Native Americans, Blacks, dictates no more than 18 students many traditions. Grandparents are hon- 2018-2019 school year kicked off with Asians, Multi-Racial, Pacific Islanders, per grade level so all students can be ored on Grandparent’s Day. Veterans students performing in Sacred Heart and Latinos.” A bilingual school sec- physically, emotionally, socially, and are appreciated on Veterans’ Day. Pets Parish’s “Festival of Nations” event. retary and three Spanish-speaking spiritually nurtured and cared for. are blessed on the Feast of St. Francis Additional shows and connections teachers is very inviting for Latino of Assisi. St. Nicholas is remembered with communities around the world families. SJCA has an atmosphere that “Attending a small school where at Christmas time. Students are re- were added to enhance the Fine Arts brings the beauty of the past with its everyone knows your name and warded at monthly “Academy Award program. Musicians from Tlaquepaque, family-feel, small environment, and where you have more opportunities to Ceremonies.” Families are celebrated Mexico, Chicago’s Windy City Players, values of truthfulness, honesty, integ- participate decreases the negatives of at Home and Schools’ family events. Japanese performers, and an Ecuador- rity, and hard work. anonymity and isolation,” Johnson said. Daddies are appreciated at our annual ian speaker were just a few visitors “Students are forced to take on more Daddy-Daughter Dinner & Dance and to the school. Principal Johnson, the “St. Joseph’s goal is to graduate strong responsibility as they are noticed, held Mommies are honored at our annual School Board, and the faculty have en- leaders each year so graduates go out accountable, and cannot ‘fall through Mother-Son activity. Vocations are dorsed the change. “Research shows into the world and lead it in the direc- the cracks.’” encouraged during National that students learn problem solving, tion that Christ needs it to go,” Johnson Awareness Week. A huge community critical thinking skills, collaboration, and said. Small schools are a perfect place for fundraiser, “Beer & BBQ” is held every motor skills, which are all tied in with students to learn to work in a family October to monetarily support the positive self-esteem and growth of JOIN US environment where they must solve school. Students enjoy an all-school self-confidence,” said Johnson. Follow the school’s Facebook page, conflicts, collaborate, and share the field trip during Catholic Schools Week, “St. Joseph Catholic Academy.” For load—all life skills that are necessary and the end of the year is celebrated Small school with a big heart more information, to schedule a visit or when working with future fellow em- with games, ice cream, songs, and ac- Acceptance of one another, joy of tour, call (417) 866-0667. ployees and student’s own families. In tivities during the annual Field Day. learning, and a celebration of differ- the past few years, Johnson has been ences is what you see at SJCA. When “Don’t let finances stand in your way—it working on gathering and uniting the Expanded fine arts you step into the building you will im- is the school’s goal that every family alumni. Several Alumni Reunions have A Fine Arts focus was added last year mediately notice the diversity. seeking a Catholic Education is served been held at the school. with the addition of an Art teacher and with the help of income-based tiered additional music, band, and drama ac- “It is a slice of real life,” Johnson said, tuition, donor money, and/or Sponsor- “It is so much fun to hear their stories tivities. The move to expand Fine Arts “Our families come from all socio-eco- a-Family funds if needed,” Johnson and watch them reminisce about the emphasis was inspired by ’s nomic backgrounds and 37 percent of said. ©TM olden days as they meander through the building and share their memories,” said Johnson.

Academics High academic achievement is a large focus at SJCA. Curriculum has been updated in several academic areas in the past few years. The school has kept up with the current digital world we live in with Chromebooks, Smart Boards, Wi-Fi capabilities, integration of technology, screen-sharing, inter- active instruction, and Online learn- ing. Johnson is a strong advocate for higher order thinking skills and sensory based learning. The more senses that can be engaged the better.

“Students in preschool through eighth GRANDPARENTS—Grandparents, faith, vet- grade should be using their three main erans, students, academics, and saints are HAPPY SERVICE—Students in St. Joseph Catholic Academy (SJCA) sensory receivers: visual, auditory, and celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Academy in serve their church by swapping out old liturgical worship aids with kinesthetic to enhance learning. They Springfield. (Submitted photo) the new in St. Joseph Parish, Springfield. (Submitted photo)

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From Page 1 reporting laws make reporting more common than it once was. Research The vast majority of cases of clerical abuse abuse quiet. First, no one would like- suggests that we should not neces- ly believe a child’s report of abuse, sarily expect a large wave of reports occurred before the mid-1980s. After the especially when the offender was a decades from now for clerical abuse Church reforms of 2002, the number of new high-ranking and respected member committed in more recent years of the community such as a priest. (John Jay College of Criminal Justice, cases in the US averaged about a dozen per Second, boys were not thought to 2011). year; during the past five years, it is down to be targeted as sexual abuse victims as people generally thought that Myth 5: Homosexual men about one new case per year. only girls were victims. Third, law cause clergy sexual abuse of enforcement and health care profes- children. sionals were not trained about the schools, and sports teams). women clerics wouldn’t eliminate signs and symptoms of child sexual Many assume that homosex- Furthermore, sexual orientation the risk associated with sexual abuse abuse until the mid-1980s. Fourth, ual men are the cause of the clergy is not a risk factor for child sexual perpetrated by men. mandated child abuse reporting laws sexual abuse problem in the Catholic victimization. Homosexual men are, didn’t become commonplace until Church. They note that about 80 by definition, sexually interested Myth 8: All victims are being the 1980s. And finally, victims were percent of clergy abuse victims are in other men, not young children. totally truthful. typically further victimized if they boys (John Jay College of Criminal Thus, blaming homosexual men did come forward—they were rou- Justice, 2004, 2011). Additionally, for the clergy abuse problem in the Though most are, not every tinely disbelieved or were blamed they report that Catholic clerics have Catholic Church isn’t supported by report of clerical sexual abuse is true. for whatever happened to them (see a larger percentage of homosexual clinical or research data. Some victims are sincere in their Finkelhor, Hotaling, Lewis, & Smith, men than in the general population reporting but, sadly and tragically, 1990; Shakeshaft, 2004a, 2004b). of men (Plante, 2007). Myth 6: Mandatory celibacy their reports themselves are not Though barriers remain, many It is true that most victims of causes Catholic priests to truthful. Some victims have come of these reasons to avoid report- clergy abuse are boys. But research sexually abuse children. forward, for instance, who experi- ing child abuse have significantly informs us that abusing clerics were ence significant psychopathologies lessened in the 21st century. There “situational generalists” victimizing Catholic priests take a vow of such as schizophrenia and other are many more incentives to report whoever they had access to and trust celibacy and thus are not allowed to thought disorders that involve delu- abuse today than in the past. For ex- with (John Jay College of Criminal be married or partnered (Coleman, sions and hallucinations. Others ample, cultural shifts mean that vic- Justice, 2011; Terry & Ackerman, 2006; Cozzens, 2006; Manuel 2012; have been susceptible to the sug- tims are more likely to be believed, 2008). Priests, historically, had easy US Conference of Catholic Bishops, gestion of therapists, lawyers, the cash settlements are often made and regular access to boys more so 2006). Most other religious groups press, and others regarding repressed available to victims, and mandated than girls (e.g., servers, all-boy do not require celibacy of their memories (Ahrens, 1995; Loftus, clerics. 2002 Price & McDonald, 2003). Many argue that celibacy places High profile examples include abuse Catholic clerics at risk of sexually reports against Cardinal Joseph abusing children. This isn’t true. Bernardin in Chicago and Cardinal Celibacy for any reason—such as Roger Mahoney in Los Angeles that religious vows, not having a suitable were discovered to be false claims. sexual partner, conflictual partnered And most tragically, some reports of relationships, medical or psychiatric abuse are intentionally untrue for disabilities, or personal choice—does those seeking large cash settlements not turn someone into a pedophile or attention (Valladares, 2012). where children become the object While the majority of clerical of sexual desire. Celibacy may cause abuse claims by victims appear to be challenges with adult sexual expres- true, some are not. Thus, careful in- sion that might result in a priest vio- vestigations are needed for all claims, lating their religious vows with other including those that happened many adults but it doesn’t increase the risk decades ago where confirmatory of child sexual abuse (Manuel, 2012). evidence may be hard or impossible to find. Myth 7: The lack of women priests in the Catholic Church Myth 9: Clerical offenders causes clerical abuse. went into the priesthood so that they could abuse The Catholic Church has been children. criticized for years for not allowing women to be priests or in Some people believe that the Church. Many believe that the clerical sex offenders went into the Church would be better served if priesthood and attended seminary women could more fully participate intentionally to get easy access to in the Church by ordaining them to children so that they could abuse be clerics. Many argue that an all- them. Research on sex-offending male clerical system is sexist and dis- clerics tells us that most of these criminatory and limits the richness, men had no intentions of abusing talents, and unique perspectives that anyone when they entered seminary women would offer if they had equal (John Jay College of Criminal Justice, access to the priesthood. 2011; Plante, 1999, 2011). There sim- Men are statistically much ply is no evidence that these men de- more likely to sexually abuse chil- cided to attend seminary to become dren and teens than women (Ameri- priests with the expressed purpose of can Psychiatric Association, 2013; sexually abusing children. Finkelhor et al., 1990). Yet, women clerics wouldn’t necessarily stop men clerics from abusing children and so See Top 10 Myths / 11 August 9, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 11

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The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (2018). has stonewalled any effort for re- working effectively (Steinfels, 2019; problem of false claims of clergy sexual abuse. Risk 2017 annual report on the implementation of the Management, 50(1), 48. form. However, the US Conference US Conference of Catholic Bishops, charter for the protection of children and young Office of Attorney General of the Com- people. Washington, DC: Author. of Catholic Bishops has taken steps 2018). monwealth of Pennsylvania (2018, July 27). Report Zech, C. (2011). Church governance in light to address clerical sexual abuse. In I of the 40th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury. of the sex abuse scandal: The need for financial 2002, the Conference passed the Conclusion Harrisburg, PA: Author. accountability, transparency, and sound internal Plante, T.G. (Ed.). (1999). Bless me father for financial controls. In T. G. Plante & K. McChesney Dallas Charter and Essential Norms I have sinned: Perspectives on sexual abuse com- (Eds.) Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church: A that outlines national policies and Commonly held myths re- mitted by Roman Catholic priests. Westport, CT: Decade of Crisis, 2002-2012, (pp. 131-144). Santa procedures based on evidence-based garding clerical sexual abuse in the Praeger/Greenwood. Barbara, CA: Praeger/ABC-CLIO best practices for dealing with clergy Catholic Church need to be dispelled abuse (US Conference of Catholic if we wish to understand clerical Bishops, 2002a, 2002b). The Charter sexual abuse in the Church and to requires all and religious be prepared to do all that we can orders in the United States to follow to prevent it from occurring in the a series of strategies to combat clergy future. Fortunately, best practices and Immaculate Conception Council #13681 abuse. These include, (1) reporting quality research data is available to all accusations of clergy abuse, no both provide safe environments for matter how long ago they occurred, children in the church and to screen 2019 Charity Golf Tournament to local law enforcement; (2) estab- and better manage potential or cur- lishing and maintaining a lay review rent clerics that could be at risk of Mon., Sept. 16, 11:30 a.m., shotgun start board of local experts representing harming children (Praesidium, 2001). Benefiting relevant professionals such as law en- An emotionally charged topic forcement, child protection, mental like child sexual abuse perpetrated by health, and such to review all cases Catholic priests elicits strong feel- of reported abuse; (3) participating ings from people in and outside of in yearly audits by an independent the Catholic Church. The story has and secular auditing firm to ensure resulted in national and internation- that all dioceses follow compliance al headline news on a regular basis efforts; (4) removing all creditably for almost 20 years. 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For more information or to sign up, contact: children. Additionally, maintaining a Please check out my TEDx talk David Henderson (417) 849-3735—credit card processing; Larry Jansen (417) 447-6861; national review board for child pro- on this topic as well. ©TM Phil Rinkoski (816) 914-4452; Brian Risley (417) 343-6787 tection that includes national experts During the last four years, our tournaments have generated $36,450 in donations for area (US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Copyright © 2019, Thomas G. charities. Due to the generosity of the players, sponsors, and contributors to our 2018 charity golf 2018). Plante, PhD, ABPP. Preprinted with More can always be done to permission. Plante is a professor at tournament, the of Columbus Council #13681 was able to donate $4,500 to LifeHouse. prevent child abuse and to be sure Santa Clara University and an adjunct Since opening on Dec. 27, 2013, LifeHouse has housed 120 young women, 22 toddlers, that those who might harm children clinical professor of psychiatry at Stan- and most importantly: 72 healthy babies have been born. are kept out of ministry. Vigilance ford University. 12 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS August 9, 2019

Lists of accused clergy released by Archdiocese and Conception Abbey

Springfield

n Fri., July 26, 2019, the Archdiocese of St. Louis released the names of 61 clergy determined to have “substanti- ated” allegations of the sexual abuse of children. The list separately named three additional priests accused of possessing child pornography. Thirty-four of the accused are deceased. Those priests that remain living have Obeen removed from ministry. “The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau very much appreciates the hard work and commitment of Robert Carlson and the Archdiocese of St. Louis to create and ensure safe environments for all people, most particularly our children,” said Bp. Edward M. Rice. “As you know, the Church in Southern Missouri was formed in 1956, and many of our parishes and missions find their roots in the dedicated priests and religious of St. Louis who were in territory that would eventually become our Diocese.” “Six priests noted on the St. Louis report served at some point within our diocesan territory: two deceased priests were After his first already on the list of accused we released as having allegations of abuse involving a minor (Walter Craig and John Wie- berg),” Leslie Eidson, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau said. “The Diocese of confession in 30 Springfield-Cape Girardeau has posted its list of clergy with allegations of abuse with minors on the diocesan Website at www.dioscg.org.” years, ‘Victim A’ Eidson pointed out that public disclosure and the sharing of information “allows us to reach out to our communities with knowledge and faith so as to invite other victims forward, should there be any among us, and allows us the opportunity speaks out to stand with them in their pain and suffering.” ‘We all want justice, and The other four priests on the St. Louis report include: we deserve that. But what I Robert F. Johnston received, I needed most was May 2, 1962-May 11, 1964—Associate Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Poplar Bluff, MO, and Motor Missions healing. I found it. I found Removed from ministry by Archdiocese it in therapy, in my family. I Aloysius J. Marschner found it most powerfully in the Jan. 29, 1947-April 12, 1948—St. Joseph Parish, Scott City, MO Church, in God’s graced. That Deceased 2004 is what put me on the road to Bernard O’Flynn recovery. Aug. 1, 1926-December 1, 1929—Sacred Heart Mission Church, Thayer, MO Dec. 1, 1929 until 1940—St. Eustachius Parish, Portageville, MO ‘Christ prayed on the cross, Deceased 1981 and then commended his Ralph Zimmer soul to the Father. I learned April 9, 1947-Sept. 11, 1947—St. Francis Xavier Parish, Sikeston, MO to do the same—that is how Deceased 1981 I forgave, that is how I really Conception Abbey publishes names of eight accused began to recover.’ On Mon., Aug. 5, 2019, Abbot Benedict Neenan, OSB, published a list of eight Conception Abbey Benedictine priests or brothers against whom a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a minor has been made in the past 70 years. All but one of the men is deceased, and he was removed from ministry based on an allegation made in 1979. Reflection from a Survivor “With concern for transparency and accountability, we take seriously our responsibility to protect all minors and vulnera- ble adults in our care,” Abbot Neenan said. “I offer my unconditional apology to all victims affected by the evil of clergy sexual abuse. Most importantly, we are commit- ted to providing a safe environment for our guests, seminarians, staff, and monks. “ Father Edgar Probstfield, OSB, was listed by Conception Abbey and had already been included on the published list of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Anoth- er priest from Conception listed with allegations served in the Diocese for two years and his name has subsequently been added to the diocesan published list of accused clergy:

Vincent Barsch, OSB 1966-1967—Assistant/Associate Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Springfield 1967-1968—Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Springfield 1973—Left the priesthood 2010—Deceased

“I pray and hope that offering this list will assist in the healing of victims,” said Abbot Neenan. Assistance to victims The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau will reach out to every person who has been the victim of sexual abuse as a minor by anyone acting in the name of the Church, whether the abuse was recent or occurred many years in the past. This outreach will include provision of counseling, spiritual assistance, support groups, and other social services agreed upon by the victim and the Diocese. The Assistance Coordinator will aid in the immediate of persons who claim to have been sexually abused as minors by clergy or other diocesan personnel.

If you suspect a child is in imminent danger of abuse, please call 911 immediately. Any suspected or known abuse of a minor must first be immediately reported to the Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 800-392-3738 or 844-CAN-TELL. For suspected or known abuse of vulnerable or eligible adults, the Missouri Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline is 800-392-0210. Persons who wish to document an allegation may do so by contacting the Office of Child and Youth Protection, (417) 866-0841, or via Email to childandyouthprotection.org; or through the diocesan Web-based “TIPS” Online Reporting portal (see dioscg.org and look for “TIPS” link). The Safe Environment Policies for the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau are available by logging on to the diocesan Website at www.dioscg.org under the “Child and Youth Protection” ministry tab. August 9, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 13

ALL MARRIED COUPLES & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS Are invited to join us for the Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebrations

AFFIRMING THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Sunday, September 8, 2:30 p.m. St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau

Sunday, September 15, 2:30 p.m. St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield To properly prepare, we ask that all couples please REGISTER on the diocesan A reception and opportunity for commemorative Website: www.dioscg.org photos with Bishop Rice will follow Mass. All or use the QR code. Or couples celebrating their anniversaries will receive contact Kim Brayman at an Episcopal Blessing, Those celebrating their 25th [email protected] or and 50th will be recognized with a special gift. (417) 866-0841.

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GUEST COLUMN David Baranowski Strengthening your personal stewardship

tewardship can be divided into Response”) said, “The real success of for earthly comfort and glory? plan, we are filled with supernatu- two areas: “personal” and “par- stewardship in our parish is found in Just as there are stewardship ral joy and peace. This is the “good ish.” Personal stewardship starts the hearts of people. With- best practices for parish news” we can’t wait to tell others with our own conversion of out conversion of heart, no communities, there are about. Sheart, grounded in our own gratitude one is able to give them- personal stewardship best First fruits—instead of money and generosity. Parish stewardship is selves as Christ asked us to practices. being a “god” before God, use also grounded in gratitude and gener- do.” Being a good Prayer—one of the your money in a way that brings osity but focuses more on events and How we live our lives best things we can do is you closer to Him. Give from your activities our parish takes part in as a says more about us than steward to develop a daily prayer “first fruits” and not what you have community. what we say about how we begins with routine. Talk and listen to leftover. Plan your charitable giving In order for parish stewardship live. Most have heard these a conversion God, every day, throughout on an annual basis and determine a percentage of your income to give to to become ingrained in our parish universal quotes before. of heart the day. There are many culture, our own personal steward- “Faith is caught more than examples to choose from, Church and charity each year. ship must become internalized in us taught.” “People believe a grounded pick one that helps you start Stewardship is not just a series first. If not, parish stewardship efforts homily they can see rather in gratitude or strengthen your personal of activities to increase Mass atten- dance, get more volunteers or raise won’t bear good fruit nor be sustain- than one that they can and relationship with God. able over the long term. We may see hear.” Participation—First, more money. Rather, it is a lifestyle some short-term growth, but after a How are you growing generosity. discern how God is call- of on-going conversion to help us few years, stewardship formation hits in your own personal stew- ing you to use the gifts He become more Christ-like. a wall and becomes stagnant or in ardship? Look at your calen- has given you. In addition From the Gospel of Matthew, some cases, disbands. dar or your bank statement. to prayer, there are several “Do not store up for yourselves The late Msgr. Thomas McGread What are you spending spiritual gifts surveys that treasures on earth. … But store up (one of the writers of the pastoral your time and money on? Are you can help. Second, share the joy of treasures in heaven. … For where letter “Stewardship: A Disciple’s investing it with eternity in mind or living your faith with others. Tell your treasure is, there also will your family and friends about God’s active heart be.” ©TM presence in your life. When we align our thoughts and actions with God’s Baranowski is the director of Stew- ardship Education in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. This article is reprinted with the permission of the St. Louis Review.

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WORD ON FIRE Bp. Robert Barron Finding God in all things

here is, to be sure, a stress second great biblical emphasis. De- within the Biblical tradition spite his transcendence, God should that God is radically other: not be thought of as distant in any “Truly, you are a God who conventional sense of the term, cer- Thides himself, O God of Israel, the tainly not in the Deist manner. Rath- Savior.” (Is 45:15) and “No one shall er, as Thomas Aquinas taught, God is see [God] and live” (Ex 33:20). This in all things, “by essence, presence, speaks to the fact that the one who and power.” And mind you, since creates the entire universe from God is endowed with intellect, will, nothing cannot be, himself, an and freedom, he is never dumbly item within the universe, one being present, but always personally and alongside of others. But at the same intentionally present, offering some- time, the Scriptures also attest to thing of himself to us. Therefore, the God’s omnipresence: “Your Wisdom search for God can commence right reaches mightily from one end of the here, right now, with whatever is at earth to the other, and she orders all hand. things well” (Wis 8:1) and “Where can I go from your spirit? Or where God is everywhere can I flee from your presence? If I One of the questions in the ascend to heaven, you are there; … If old Baltimore Catechism was “where I take the wings of the morning and is God?” The correct answer was settle at the farthest limits of the sea, “everywhere.” Once that truth sinks the truth of that statement and Catholique where I did my doctoral even there your hand shall lead me, in, our lives irrevocably change, for remain the same person you were studies; all of my Parisian friends, and your right hand shall hold me now every person, every event, every before. This always already graced teachers, and colleagues who ac- fast” (Ps 139:7-12). This speaks to the sorrow, every encounter becomes an quality of “all things” functions companied me across those three fact that God sustains the universe in opportunity for communion with as the starting-point for Ignatius’s years; the beauty of Paris on a rainy existence from moment to moment, God. The 17th century Jesuit spiri- spirituality. day. And all of it, I knew, was a grace, the way a singer sustains a song. tual master, Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Ignatius has been very much on sheer gift. What is perhaps the defining expressed the same idea when he said my mind, for I am in Europe filming Next, I saw that we were ap- feature of the spirituality associated that everything that happens to us is, a documentary on his life and teach- proaching the Alps and so I opened with St. Ignatius of Loyola—“finding directly or indirectly, the will of God. ings for my “Pivotal Players” series. the window screen and looked down God in all things”—flows from this Once again, it is impossible to accept On the long flight from Los Angeles on the snow-capped mountains that to Rome, I had occasion to enact the were gleaming in the sun. How could principle I have just been describ- I not appreciate this view, which ing. Ever since I was kid, I have loved untold generations of human beings maps and so when I find myself on wouldn’t have even imagined pos- a lengthy plane voyage, I spend a sible, as a splendid gift? good deal of time with the In a word, the simple flight map, which tracks study of a flight map to- the location of the plane, the end of a tedious vis-à-vis landmarks on the journey became a rather ground. I had read and Despite his marvelous occasion of watched some videos for transcendence, grace. I wonder whether the first part of the flight we would find this sort of and then I had slept most God should experience less anomalous of the time we were over not be thought if we mused on the fact the Atlantic, but when I of as distant that God positively wants woke, I began studying the to share his life with us, map with great . in any wants to communicate We were passing just north conventional with us. Perhaps the prob- of Ireland, and I could sense of the lem is that we stubbornly clearly see the indications think of God in the Deist for Dublin, where my term. manner and relegate him mother’s father was born, to a place of irrelevant and for Waterford, where transcendence. Then the my father’s grandfather spiritual burden is on us, was born. I commenced to find some way to climb to think about these men, neither the holy mountain or sufficiently to of whom I ever met, who bore the impress a demanding moral overlord. Catholic faith that eventually came What if we accepted the deeply to my mother and father and finally Biblical notion that God is always al- to me, as a sheer grace. ready busily and passionately search- As the plane continued its ing for us, always already endeavor- journey across the English Channel, ing to find ways to grace us with his northern France came into view on love? What if we blithely accepted the map, and I saw the great name the truth that God can be found, as “Paris.” Suddenly, a slew of memo- Ignatius taught, in all things? ©TM ries flooded my mind: my simple room at the Redemptorist House on Bishop Robert Barron is the found- the Boulevard Montparnasse, Notre er of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries Dame, where I used to give tours to and an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdio- English-speaking visitors; the Institut cese of Los Angeles.