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One Church, East to West: Loving Jesus, Serving Sharing Jesus East to West: One Church, DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD—CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI GIRARDEAU, OF SPRINGFIELD—CAPE DIOCESE The MirrThe r

Vol. LII, No. 4 LII, No. Vol. The Most Reverend Edward M. Rice

Seventh Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau June 1, 2016 The next issue of The Mirror will be June 24, 2016. If you would like to receive the diocesan newspaper via Email in digital format, please contact Angie Toben at (417) 866-0841, or Email her: [email protected]. 2 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016

SYMBOLS of a BISHOP

bishop, from the Greek word episkopos (overseer), is a direct successor to the apostles. Bishops have, by divine institution, taken the place of the apostles as pastors of the church. The appointment of Bishop Edward M. Rice as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau focuses a spotlight on symbols of a bishop. In fact, the bishop himself is a symbol and is surrounded by symbols. Bishops wear certain regalia distinctive of the Order of Bishop, the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders—the pectoralA cross, ring, miter, and crozier (staff). Let us look at some of them:

The Bishop’s Chair

In ancient times, a chair was a sign of authority to teach. The bishop’s chair is called a cathedra from the Latin word for chair and it is the presence of the bishop’s cathedra in a church that makes it a cathedral. The bishop’s chair, then is a symbol of the bishop’s teaching office and pastoral power in his diocese. It is also a sign of the unity of believers in the faith that the bishop proclaims as shepherd of the Lord’s flock.

Coat of Arms

A bishop’s coat of arms is distinguished by a sign of his rank. That sign, placed over the shield, is a particular version of an ecclesiastical hat that was worn in processions, as late as 1870. The hat is low-crowned, flat, and wide-brimmed. On a bishop’s coat of arms, the hat is green and hanging from it are 12 green tassels, six on each side. There’s also a processional cross above the shield. The cross on a bishop’s coat of arms has one bar; an archbishop’s cross has two. The design of the shield itself differs from bishop to bishop.

Miter

The miter is the proper liturgical headdress for all bishops of the Latin rite, including the pope. The word comes from the Greek word mitra, meaning “turban.” It consists of two stiffened flaps of material joined by a headband with two fringed strips hanging from the back base of the miter. The miter as we know it today developed from the conical head-covering worn by the pope that appeared in the 10th century. At first, it was only used by the pope.

Pectoral Cross

The pectoral cross gets its name because it is worn over the breast, or pectus, hanging from a green cord intertwined with gold threads. There are rules determining whether it is worn over or under whatever the bishop is wearing. If he’s in a suit and collar, the pectoral cross is usually placed in the vest pocket with the chain showing.

Crozier

The crozier is a pastoral staff that is conferred on bishops (and abbots) at their installation. In the West, the top of the staff is curved to remind the bishop of the shepherd’s crook and of his pastoral care of the people entrusted to him. It is a sign of the bishop’s need to keep watch over his whole flock, sustaining the weak and faltering, confirming those wavering in faith, and leading back the erring ones into the true fold.

Ring

The bishop’s ring is a symbol of the bishop’s fidelity to and nuptial bond with the Church, his spouse. It signifies the bishop’s symbolic marriage to the Church or Christ. The bishop’s ring is usually made of gold with an amethyst. The bishop’s ring was first mentioned as an official part of the bishop’s insignia in the early seventh century.

Zucchetto

The zucchetto is a skullcap worn, particularly by prelates, since the 13th century. The pope wears a white zucchetto; cardinals, a red zucchetto; and bishops, a purple zucchetto. Everyone else wears black. June 10, 2016 COLUMN The Mirror 3

COME, AND YOU WILL SEE Overwhelming gratitude Bp. Edward M. Rice

“If the only prayer you ever say in of God and words cannot express my I offer this Mass for their eter- your whole life is ‘thank you,’ that would deepest gratitude. Add to that my nal repose. suffice.” thanks for the talented and faith- Finally, what can I say filled members of the Curia who have about the clergy and good Dear Friends, been a constant source of inspiration. people of the Diocese of his little verse is a beautiful A special thank you to the good Springfield-Cape Girardeau? way to summarize the emo- people of St. Louis who nurtured and From my first moments in the tions of my heart. A special supported my vocation and with diocese, you have welcomed “thank you” to Our Holy Fa- whom I have been honored to work me with open arms and Tther, Pope Francis, for his confidence these past 29 years of ministry. Many open hearts. Your promise in appointing me the seventh Bishop of you worked alongside me in my of prayers, love, and support of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. I am various assignments and formed me has touched me deeply. Msgr. grateful also to Msgr. Walter Erbì, into the priest and bishop I am today. Reidy and the staff of The the Chargé d’Affaires at the Apostolic To my brother priests and religious— Catholic Center have done Nunciature in Washington, DC, for your love for the Church and zeal to everything possible to make arranging his schedule to be with us serve God’s people has inspired me to the transition flawless and I on the day of my Installation. Thanks strive for holiness. I am grateful! can honestly say I already feel also to our Metropolitan Abp. Rob- To my brothers and sisters, at home! ert Carlson for his leadership in the along with my extended family— So, after pondering that Archdiocese of St. Louis and for the a loving and heartfelt thank you. verse, “If the only prayer you privilege of working alongside him Your support through the years has ever say in your whole life for the past five years. Abp. Carlson kept me grounded. In a special way, is ‘thank you,’ that would consecrated me to the Episcopacy and I would like to acknowledge my suffice,” I believe there is PHOTOGRAPHER—Dean Curtis spent the has been my mentor. His example parents, John and Helen, who gave something more to add. morning of May 9 taking various portrait has taught me what it means to be a me the gift of faith: God be good to Psalm 116:12-13 proclaims photos of Bp.-designate Edward Rice for the gentle, loving shepherd to the people them. Along with my brother, John, “How shall I make a return to Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Here, the Lord for all the good He has Bp. Rice is positioned in front of a photo of done for me? The cup of salva- the Sacred Heart that was a wedding gift Bp. Rice’s prayer intention for June: tion I will raise up and I will to his parents. It is hung in Bp. Rice’s of- call upon the name of the Lord!” fice in The Catholic Center in Springfield. For the protection and safety of our children dur- In light of all your kindness, (Photo by Sarah Pittman) ing the summer months: W​hile they take a break love, and support, in return I from formal classes, may they continue to grow in pledge to each and every one of you a salvation, calling upon the name of the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. remembrance in my daily celebration the Lord, and asking God’s blessings of the Holy Mass: raising the cup of upon all of you in return. ©TM

EDITORIAL We need to emulate Bishop Rice in saying Archdiocese of St. Louis ‘yes’ to proclaiming the Good News

hen a representative of those of us who are sad to see the doors, a refuge for sinners, a home the Vatican called him auxiliary bishop of St. Louis leave must for people living on the streets, a last month to tell him realize he's doing it because of his call- place of loving care for the sick, a about his appointment ing to proclaim the Good News. camp for the young, a classroom for Was the bishop of the Diocese of Spring- He recognized that fact, noting catechizing children about to make field-Cape Girardeau, Bp. Edward M. that he wants to help as a pastoral their First Communion. … Wherever Rice was praying Evening Prayer at bishop, bonding with the priests and God's people have desires or needs, Holy Redeemer Church, where he "really help all of us move forward in there is the priest, who knows how lives. Without hesitation, he said "yes" proclaiming the Gospel." to listen and feels a loving mandate to the appointment. Appropriately, Bp. Rice's instal- from Christ who sends him to relieve His example of saying "yes" is one lation in Springfield-Cape Girardeau that need with mercy or to encourage we all should emulate. comes two days before the World those good desires with resourceful The prologue of the Catechism Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of charity." of the Catholic Church states that those Priests. Pope Francis, in a homily for Bishop Rice, ordained in 1987, al- who, with God's help, have welcomed a Holy Thursday Chrism Mass, said ways wanted to be a parish priest. But Christ's call and freely responded to that priestly joy is "an obedience to the he has responded to the call to spread it are urged on by love of Christ to Church in the hierarchy which gives the Gospel in other ways—as a teacher, proclaim the Good News everywhere us, as it were, not simply the external vocations director, seminary admin- in the world. All Christ's faithful are framework for our obedience: the par- CALLED TO SERVE—Bishop Ed- istrator, and auxiliary bishop leading called to hand it on from generation ish to which I am sent, my ministerial ward M. Rice celebrated benediction a ministry team that includes about a to generation, by professing the faith, assignments, my particular work ... but and adoration at the Catholic Wom- dozen offices. by living it in fraternal sharing, and by also union with God the Father, the en for Christ Conference earlier this We are grateful for his work and celebrating it in liturgy and prayer. source of all fatherhood. It is likewise year. (Photo by Lisa Johnston/St. Louis Review) certainly will miss him. ©TM Our response doesn't mean we an obedience to the Church in service: need to pick up and move to south- in availability and readiness to serve "The availability of her priests This editorial appeared in the May ern Missouri, as Bp. Rice is doing. But everyone, always and as best I can. … makes the Church a house with open 26 edition of the St. Louis Review. 4 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016 Key individuals Installation Homily by The Most Rev. Edward Rice

greet our Metropolitan, Abp. He embraced the faith and defended Robert Carlson, along with the faith in the midst of a pagan cul- Msgr. Erbi, the Chargé d’affaire ture. And he paid the ultimate price and Counselor of the Apostolic with his life. May the Good Lord INunciature in Washington, DC. I strengthen me to imitate that same am honored by the presence of my fidelity. brother Bishops, especially Bp. James “One of the most urgent needs Johnston, the sixth Bishop of Spring- of our day is a sense of vocation. The field-Cape Girardeau. Bishop John- distraction of our rapid-pace living often ston, I have heard time-and-time obscures the real purpose of our state in again how loved and how missed life and even our common vocation as His Holiness His Excellency you are here in the Diocese. I thank Christians.” Pope Francis The Most Reverend you for saying “yes” to go to Kansas These words were issued on Dec. Robert Carlson City-St. Joseph. I am grateful, too, for 27, 1956, by Bp. Charles Helmsing, Metropolitan Archbishop the presence of Bp. John Leibrecht, the first Bishop of the newly-formed of St. Louis our beloved bishop-emeritus, whom Diocese of Springfield-Cape Gi- I have known since I was 14 years rardeau. And I laughed to myself old working at the Old Cathedral in when I read those words: If Bp. St. Louis. To the priests, religious, Helmsing thought 1956 was “rapid- and seminarians—to our ecumenical pace” and filled with “distraction,” guests, and government officials: I what would he think of our culture offer a warm welcome. To friends, old in 2016? We can contact people half- and new, along with my dear fami- way around the world in a matter of ly—I welcome all of you to this Mass seconds, but we seem more alienated of Installation. than ever. We have so many modes This Mass of Installation falls of communication but we often do on the Feast of St. Justin the Martyr. not listen to one another. I pray that I may imitate his fidelity. Bishop Helmsing’s letter was entitled “On Directing Our Inten- tion.” With a new diocese, it was his responsibility to lay a firm founda- tion. He had to plot the course and set the direction and begin the jour- ney to build up the kingdom of God with the clergy, religious, and laity of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. That was no small task to take on in 1956. And most importantly, Bp. Helmsing had to identify the end-goal of this new diocese. And that goal—he identified so well—was “life with Christ.” In his own words, “The whole Church, our diocese, your parish, your Christian family, your school or institution, and your organization— they all exist so that, being “one with Jesus,” they may “glorify the Father,” and at the same time, sanctify and save souls.” How would Bp. Helmsing accomplish such a lofty goal? He challenged the people to “imitate CATHEDRA—After his acceptance Jesus in His loyalty to the Father’s DIOCESAN TRIFECTA—The fifth Bishop of Springfield-Cape -Gi of the mandate, Bp. Rice was led by will” and to “abandon ourselves to rardeau, John J. Leibrecht, Bishop Emeritus; seventh Bishop of Spring- Abp. Robert Carlson to the cathe- God’s providence.” In other words, field-Cape Girardeau, the newly-installed Edward M. Rice; and the dra (chair) where he was seated and “Let it be done,” and “Thy will be sixth Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, James V. Johnston, Bishop presented with the crozier, signify- done.” Those two spiritual principles of Kansas City-St. Joseph, posed for a photo June 1 in St. Elizabeth ing his taking possession of the Dio- have guided this diocese for the past Ann Seton Church, Springfield. (Photo by Leslie Eidson/The Mirror) cese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. 60 years. (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) On Aug. 24, 2016, we—the

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June 1, 2016 St. Justin Martyr

ounded in 1956, the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau encompasses nearly 26,000 square miles and all 39 counties in southern Missouri. Divided into nine regions, the diocese boasts 66 parishes, 18 mission churches, and four chapels Fthrough which to serve its 67,824 Catholics. Considered a “mission diocese,” Catholics in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau represent roughly six percent of the general population. The diocese has two cathedrals: the St. Agnes Cathedral in Springfield, MO, and the St. Mary of the Annunciation Cathedral in Cape Girardeau, MO. The Office of the Bishop is located inside The Catholic Center in Springfield. Diocesan statistics • 9 Regions • 66 Parishes • 18 Missions • 4 Chapels • 66 Diocesan Priests HOMILY—Deacon Walter Biri looked on while Bp. Edward Rice gave the hom- • 60 Religious Priests ily to a packed crowd during his Installation as the seventh Bishop of Spring- • 20 Permanent Deacons field-Cape Girardeau in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Springfield. In his • 48 Brothers remarks, Bp. Rice referenced the first pastoral letter to the diocese by then-Bp. • 63 Religious Sisters Charles Helmsing, issued 60 years ago. (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) • 16 Seminarians • 23 Diocesan Elementary Schools has gone on these past 60 years, my • 3 Diocesan High Schools Read “On Directing Our prayer has been “Don’t mess things • 12 Healthcare Facilities Intentions,” the pastoral up.” It is then that I must also re- • Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri letter by Bp. Charles member, “Do not be afraid.” • Trinity Hills Catholic Worker House and Farm So, I find myself in the good Helmsing, on pp. 6-7. company of Our Lord in the Gar- Bishops of the Diocese den of Gethsemane who said, “Not First: The Most Rev. Charles H. Helmsing, DD, 1956-1962 Diocese of Springfield-Cape Gi- my will, but Thine be done.” I find Second: The Most Rev. Ignatius J. Strecker, DD, STD, 1962-1969 rardeau—will celebrate our 60th an- myself in union with the heart of Third: His Eminence William Cardinal Baum, STD, 1969-1973 niversary. And my first thought was, Mary, who said, “Let it be done unto Fourth: His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Law, DD, 1973-1984 “how shall we mark that milestone? me according to Thy will.” And I take Fifth: The Most Rev. John J. Leibrecht, DD, PhD, 1984-2008 What new program, what creative confidence in the word of St. Gabriel Sixth: The Most Rev. James V. Johnston, Jr., DD, JCL, 2008-2015 new initiative can we implement?” who said, “Do not be afraid.” Seventh: The Most Rev. Edward M. Rice, DD, 2016- But after reading Bp. Helmsing’s In his letter, Bp. Helmsing letter, I think it is enough to simply relates how he received two pieces of build on his foundation, because his advice when he was installed as the Terms defined foundation is Christ. first Bishop of the diocese. The first As we begin a new chapter in piece of advice was practical: He was Holy Orders Diocesan Consultors our diocese, let us together strive for told to plan, build, raise money, orga- One of the sacraments. There are A certain number of priests in that which Bp. Helmsing called: A nize, deputize, and supervise. And I three degrees: Bishops, (episco- each diocese of the US who act as personal union with the Sacred Heart have a great staff here at The Catholic pate) the fullness of holy orders; official advisors of the bishop in of Jesus. He said, “Let every detail of Center to help me. The second piece priests, (presbyterate) co-workers certain matters pertaining to the our lives be an expression of the Fa- of advice came from a priest friend of the bishops; and deacons (dia- administration of a diocese. In ther’s will.” In other words, “Let it be who said, “simply be Christ and you conate) ministry of service. For- the Diocese of Springfield-Cape done.” He challenged the Diocese to will succeed.” That is what I want to mally the Auxiliary Bishop of the Girardeau, the Diocesan Consul- “abandon ourselves to God’s loving be to the priests, religious, and laity Archdiocese of St. Louis, The Most tors are: Providence.” In other words, “Thy of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. I sim- Rev. Edward M. Rice was installed Fr. David Dohogne will be done.” Is that not the perfect ply want to be Christ for you, and I the seventh Bishop of Springfield- Fr. J. Friedel pastoral plan? want to bring Christ to you. Together, Cape Girardeau on June 1, 2016, Fr. David Hulshof Bishop Helmsing acknowl- to discover Christ among us in the 39 by Abp. Robert Carlson, our metro- Fr. Tom Kiefer edged that he was to build on the counties and the 25,700 square miles politan bishop. Fr. Hank Grodecki, CM heroic efforts of those who preceded of the diocese; to discover Christ Msgr. Tom Reidy him—especially the missionaries. I, in the beauty of the St. Francois Bishop or Ordinary Fr. Allan Saunders too, acknowledge the good work of Mountain Range and the five lakes From the Greek word episkopos Msgr. Tom Reidy, who has served as to the south of Springfield. Today, I (overseer), is a direct successor to Presbyteral Council diocesan administrator twice and am called in a beautiful way to live the apostles. Bishops have, by divine Comprised of members of the as vicar general and chancellor; out my motto as a Bishop, to invite institution, taken the place of the local presbyterate, the Presbyteral Bp. Leibrecht, the fifth bishop of people to “Come, and see,” from apostles as pastors of the Church. Council is mandated in each dio- Springfield-Cape Girardeau; and most Joplin to Cape and everywhere inbe- cese by the 1983 Code of Canon recently, Bp. Johnston. tween. And when doubts may plague Vicar General Law: “to aid the bishop in the In these weeks since I received me and my sinfulness and weakness The highest official of a diocese governance of the diocese accord- the phone call from Msgr. Erbì, I is before me, I will heed the words of after the Bishop. ing the norm of law, in order that have thought and prayed: “How do Bp. Helmsing and draw close to the the pastoral welfare of the portion I fit into all of this? What do I have Sacred Heart of Jesus, embrace his will Diocese or See of the people God entrusted to to offer to the good people of Spring- and pray, “Thy will be done.” The territory or churches subject him may be promoted as effec- field-Cape Girardeau?” I am painfully In the name of the Father and to the jurisdiction of a bishop. tively as possible” (c. 495 n. 1). aware of my faults and my inability. of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. And knowing the good work that Amen. ©TM 6 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016

Bp. Charles H. First pastoral gives Helmsing First Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau blueprint of diocese

Introduction ily, your school or institution, and with the Sacred Heart of Jesus. falls under doing the Father’s will. iven less than a month following your organization—all exist so that Once we are conscious that the Besides this positive conformity the installation of Bp. Charles one with Jesus they may “glorify the Church is Christ and ourselves in of our wills with the signified will of H. Helmsing as first bishop of Father” and at the same time sanctify “one Body,”13 we should see that our the Father, we must, in union with Springfield-Cape Girardeau, the and save souls. A few months ago, Our purpose as a diocese is to imitate the the Sacred Heart of Jesus, abandon Gpastoral letter, “On Directing Our Inten- Holy Father stated that ‘’true devo- Sacred Heart of Jesus in the double ourselves to the all-wise disposition of tion,” outlined a blueprint for all to follow tion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is the direction of His life as our God Incar- God’s Providence. He who asked us to in achieving salvation. epitome of all religion.”4 We might nate: to do the will of the Father and learn from His Heart to be meek and In the letter, Bp. Helmsing made paraphraze: “Being all one in Christ to love our fellow men. humble,22 tells us to become as little clear that a sense of direction would be Jesus,”5 our immediate aim must be children,23 lovingly embracing success needed if the new diocese was to achieve so to live in union with our Divine Thy Will be done or failure, sickness or health, joy or lasting goals. Head that we copy His love first, for Jesus proclaimed through the sorrow, plenty or want. The first pastoral letter is divided His Heavenly Father, and then for our prophet, “Then said I, behold I come What has been outlined is obvi- into four main parts—an introduction, a fellow men. to do thy will, O my God.”14 Having ously a program of sanctity. By it we section underlining the need for conform- Faith in Our Lord’s teaching come into the world he did, “always glorify the Father in obedience and ing individual wills to Christ’s, a third helps us to appreciate that this per- the things that please”15 Him. He loyalty. By it we carry out the com- section outlining the tasks facing the sonal union with the Sacred Heart of taught us to pray, “Our Father, Thy mand of Our Lord, “Be ye perfect as diocese, and a conclusion. Jesus is not a figment of the imagina- will be done.”16 He Himself prayed in your Heavenly Father is perfect.” tion or of sentimental false piety. The His agony, “Not my will but thine be Feast of St. John the Evangelist Sacred Liturgy is the indispensible Dec. 27, 1956 source of such union. Buried together with Christ6 in baptism unto his death, To the clergy, religious and zealous we arose unto a newness of life—sanc- laity of the diocese tifying grace. The character of this Dearly Beloved: Sacrament of Rebirth made us like to The common-sense philosophy Christ into whose Mystical Body it of the ages has a saying: “That which incorporated us and made us recep- is first in intention is last in attain- tive of ever increasing supernatural ment.” A building presupposes plans life as children. Because of it, we could and specifications. Only when the really exclaim with St. Paul, “We have architect outlines them clearly can received the spirit of adoption whereby there be hope for a beautiful, service- we cry Abba, Father.”7 With Jesus we able edifice in the future. For our were given the “power to be made sons new diocese obviously we are not of God”8 doing “always the things that the architects. “The Shepherd and please”9 the Father. Bishop”1 of our souls alone gives us the Later sealed in Confirmation, blueprint. Yet precisely because of the and further formed unto the likeness seeming complexity of the tasks which of Christ, we were actively empow- overwhelm us, we can easily lose sight ered to promote the Father’s glory of the intention that must always be and advance the Kingdom of His Son. ours. After my appointment as bishop However, in a much higher way, those almost eight years ago, two wonder- marked with the character of Holy ful friends—a zealous lay apostle Orders become one with Jesus as his and a priestly director—gave me two ambassadors so that, daily, they might done.”17 Only when he had “become Love of neighbor complementary bits of advice. The make present, in an unbloody manner, obedient unto death”18 in fulfilling But all this is only one phase of one envisioning the work of organiza- under the forms of bread and wine, His Father’s will, did he cry “It is fin- our union with the Sacred Heart. The tion, planning, building, fund-raising, the Sacrifice of Calvary to give infinite ished.”19 disciple who leaned on the breast of conferring, counselling, etc., proposed glory to the Father and to apply the Obviously our first aim in the Jesus at the Last Supper25 understood a formula of executive management: graces of the Cross to souls. The great- diocese must be to imitate Jesus in His this; for in his Epistle he asked the ear- “Organize, deputize, supervise.” The est marvel is that a personal participa- loyalty to the Father’s Will. Expressed ly Christians, “How can you love God other calmly remarked “simply be tion in the Sacrifice of Love is open negatively, this means careful avoid- whom you do not see, if you do not Christ” and you will succeed. The first to all who are baptized, for Jesus the ance of every sin no matter how seem- love your neighbor whom you see.”26 counsel will require us to continue Victim of the Cross “made obedient ingly slight. Put positively it means We too, must, capture from the Sacred and (wherever possible) augment the unto death,”10 and loving “His own that we must be guided by God’s Will Heart the reason why He became Man. unified organizations which we have even to the end”11 unites Himself to shown to us in the Ten Command- We sing in the Nicene Creed, “Who inherited from the two well-organized each recipient in Holy Communion. ments20 and in the Sermon on the for us men and for our salvation—was dioceses of Kansas City and St. Louis.2 As the “Bread of the strong,” He is Mount.21 In matters left undetermined made man.” Consequently one with The second bit of advice has been the not assimilated as ordinary bread, but in the decalogue and in revelation, the Sacred Heart, our wills must be object of meditation during the ensu- transforms into His own likeness those we must be led by the Church, which filled with that fire of fraternal love ing years. When studied in the light of who place no obstacle of sin, and directs us by the prescriptions of her which Jesus came to cast on earth.27 Our Holy Father’s recent letter on De- imparts to them the sentiments of His canon law, synodal and diocesan We as a diocese—individuals, priests, votion to the Sacred Heart,3 it proposes Sacred Heart. regulations, and the authority of our religious, laity, families, and organiza- to us the direction of our combined The liturgy of the Sacrament superiors. For all of us there are also tions—must be one with Jesus “for sin- efforts as bishop, priests, religious, and of Matrimony12 boldly reminds the the obvious duties of each one’s state ners” and for their conversion, salva- laity in accepting the challenge and spouses who enter this permanent in life—from seeming trifles, obliging tion, and sanctification. Jesus came to the labors involved in the establish- union that they represent Christ to children and the often vexing details call, “not the just, but sinners.”28 ment of our Diocese of Springfield- sanctify each other as His instruments of administering temporal affairs, to And we are all sinners. And we Cape Girardeau. of love. And Penance and Extreme the sublime work of administering the all need the mercy of God. At the same The whole Church, our diocese, Unction are mercifully instituted to Sacraments and offering the Sacrifice time, Our Lord wishes to use us as his your parish, your Christian fam- remove the obstacles of perfect union of the Mass. Every detail of our lives instruments of mercy for others. The June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 7 First pastoral gives blueprint of diocese one condition in lending ourselves to priests to do useful work at home.”34 and fathers of the future, and espe- down his life, “for us men and our Him as his instruments of love is that We must also be grateful to the cially priests and religious to carry on salvation.” Recalling merely that we we love one another,29 and live and Sacred Heart for the number of boys the mission of the Sacred Heart in His have this Divine Heart because of the act in harmony: priests, religious, la- at present in our two minor seminar- Church. Our Holy Father has declared docility of Mary, “the slave girl of the ity, parishes and families, institutions ies for the missions (at Cape Girardeau it mandatory of fathers and mothers Lord,”40 we marvel at the Providence and individuals, and societies among and Carthage), and we pray that others that they “pray to God to make them which made us choose as our motto themselves. The mystical sending of will join them. We hope, likewise, that worthy to have at least one of their almost eight years ago: “Servus Tuus, the disciples two-by-two30 prefigured there will be a large increase in the sons called to His service.”38 Filius Ancillae”—“Thy slave (of love) this essential harmony according to St. number of virgin souls from our midsts Priests especially must embrace and the son of thy handmaid.” Those Gregory the Great (Cf. Breviary Lesson who will give themselves completely as the arduous task of spiritual direction— words of the Psalmist,41 employed in from the Common of Evangelists). religious men and women to serve in really one much easier in our small the Divine Office of the Feast of the Now if our work in the diocese is the field afar. We need not remind our diocese than in the populous urban Seven Sorrows of Mary, we pray, may to enlighten and convert sinners, and devoted cloistered religious of the Visi- sees. “One soul striving for perfection always direct our intention to the if we are to persevere in this Christlike tation and the Trappists of their world is worth more in glorifying God than union of love with the Sacred Heart of charity until souls are safe in heaven, embracing vocation of prayer and sac- 10,000 ordinary souls,” must be their Our Savior and Head in promoting the we must be prepared for long-term rifice; but we gladly remind ourselves conviction as it was St. Teresa’s. They glory of Our Father and the Salvation tasks of sowing the seed of truth, soft- and all the faithful of the truly catholic will foster retreats, third orders, sodali- and Sanctification of souls.42 ening the hardness of prejudice and gifts of prayer and sacrifice which we ties, confraternities, pious unions, etc. In our united missionary efforts, hatred by the sweetness of charity, and make each day in our morning offering Always, however, with the connection therefore, we will no doubt always be following through to the saving waters to the Sacred Heart. Our hope is that that the members, only by fidelity to compelled to confess with St. Paul that of Baptism and the forgiving sentence the full programs of the Holy Child- their approved rule, can be adequately we do not count ourselves as having of the Sacrament of Penance. Not only hood Association for children and the formed in the Christian life. attained, but at least we will with our must sermons and instructions be Society for the Propagation of the Faith May we therefore conclude with intention, one with that of the Sacred enlightening and appealing, but priests for adults will meet an ever-growing a final observation on spiritual for- Heart of Jesus, avow each day that “we especially must practice heroic avail- spirit of cooperation and that many mation in the Christian life of union press toward the mark of our supernal ability for all members of their flock. of our grown-ups will adopt that most with the Sacred Heart of Jesus in His vocation in Christ Jesus.”43 To us is giv- They must prove themselves as easy modern method of mission aid known twofold love of the Father and for en44 with St. Paul to make known the of access for breaking the Bread of Life as the “Daily Worldmissionaires.” souls. There is a sure and easy way and riches of the charity of Christ. In doing in the Holy Eucharist as Next to the pagans that way is the Immaculate Heart of so, it is ours to win souls for His Sacred for breaking the bread of in mission lands are our Mary. That way has been outlined by Heart. For with St. John Vianney, the truth. And around them, own countrymen reared St. Louis Marie Gregnon de Montfort, Patron of Parish Priests, we must avow priests must be zeal- often without knowl- canonized by Pope Pius XII in 1947. that “the world belongs to him who ous co-workers to make edge of God and living Prodding us on to heed this great Mar- loves it most.” Our Divine Lord wills straight the path of unbe- a practical materialistic ian Saint we have the pleas of Pope St. ardently that by imitating His Sacred lievers and sinners to the We are all sinners. existence. Then there are Pius X (patron saint of our diocese), Heart we prove to all those entrusted open Heart of Our Savior. And we all need our separated brethern Benedict XV, Pius XI, and our present to our care that He loves them most The mercy of the the mercy of God. who know something of Holy Father, Pope Pius XII. Introduc- and has proved that love. Sacred Heart evidently God and His revelations— ing St. de Montfort’s teaching to the Invoking God’s choicest blessing stooped first to those in At the same time, honest, God-fearing souls, English-speaking world through his on you for this New Year of 1957, and greatest need. We who Our Lord wishes whom we rightly regard translations from the original French, for our mutual tasks, I am devotedly are one with Him must to use us as his as equivalent members of the great Fr. William Faber wrote: yours in Christ, do likewise. In our new the Church, but who are “Mary is not half enough preached. + Charles H. Helmsing diocese, we are a decided instruments of deprived of their rightful Devotion to her is low and thin and By the Grace of God and Favor minority and we see all mercy for others. heritage of the faith and poor. It is frightened out of its wits of the Apostolic See, Bishop of about us vast territories especially of the full chan- by the sneers of heresy—Hence, it is Springfield-Cape Girardeau and especially vast num- nels of Our Lord’s grace. that Jesus is not loved, that heretics bers of souls deprived of Again there are “the fall- are not converted, that the Church NOTES 1 I Peter 2:25 the saving knowledge and en-aways” often through is not exalted, that souls that might 2 A Prosynodal Decree makes obligatory for the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau “The Eighth Diocesan and Synod of St. Louis” 1950, with the graces that are ours. And no fault of their own. be saints wither and dwindle. Jesus is changes indicated in the same decree. 3 Encyclical “Haurietis Aquas,” May 15, 1956 yet we are blessed beyond measure, And lastly, there are the apostates and obscured because Mary is kept in the 4 Ibidem 5 Romans 12:5 6 Romans 6:4 31 7 Romans 8:15 8 St. John 1:12 9 St. John 8:29 “little flock” that we are, in compari- sinners who know better, but because background. “Fatima and Our Lady’s 10 Philippians 2:8 11 St. John 13:1 son with the more than a thousand of passion or wounded pride, walk no pleas there merely corroborate the real- 12 Ephesian 5:22-33 35 13 Romans 12 and I Corinthians 12 million souls who do not “know the more with Our Lord. Yet all these ity of Mary’s position and our need of 14 Psalm 39:8. Hebrews 10:9 15 St. John 8:29 One true God and Jesus Christ whom are the objects of our Lord’s love. And imitating the “Handmaid of the Lord” 16 St. Matthew 6:10 He has sent.”32 Obviously, therefore, 17 St. Luke 22:42 since we are one with His Sacred Heart, in order to be one with Jesus in His 18 Philippians 2:8 our first thoughts should be for a we, too, “must be straightened”36 until twofold love. 19 St. John 19:30 20 Exodus 20 well-organized, efficacious program all are won back to His love. Providentially in our day, God 21 St. Matthew 5 fol. 22 St. Matthew 11:29 of assistance to the foreign missions. To say this much and stop, would has raised up a hidden movement 23 St. Matthew 18:5 24 33 St. Matthew 5:48 “Give and it shall be given to you” is be a betrayal of the very vision we known as the Legion of Mary to live 25 St. John 13:23 26 I John 4:20 a promise of the Sacred Heart in which must have of our purpose as a diocese. de Montfort’s Devotion which, like the 27 St. Luke 12:49 28 St. Mark 2:17 we must trust implicitly, must trust in Souls truly respond to the love of Jesus mustard seed of the Gospel, is mighty 29 St. John 13:34 30 St. Luke 10:1 it not only for material assistance, but for them only when they themselves in its effects. We recommend it to 31 St. Luke 12:32 32 St. John 17:3 even more for vocations and supernat- burn with a like-charity to save and our priests, religious, and people, and 33 St. Luke 6:38 34 Encyclical “Maximum Illud” par. 30, Nov. 30, 1919 ural assistance. We must rejoice in the sanctify others. “For them do I sanctify promise every assistance and encour- 35 St. John 6:67 36 St. Luke 12:50 vocations already given to the foreign myself that they may be sanctified in agement so that we may as a diocese be 37 St. John 17:19 37 38 Pope Pius XII, “Menti Nostrae,” Sep. 23, 1950 missions; for we have confidence in truth” must be our constant prayer formed “unto the likeness of Christ”— 39 Isaias 53 the promise made by Christ’s Vicar of as it was that of the Sacred Heart at the “Servant or Slave of Jahweh”39—the 40 St. Luke 1:38 41 Psalm 115:16 blessed memory, Pope Benedict XV: the Last Supper. Each Christian fam- “Slave of love”—obedient unto death 42 Cf. St. Louis de Montfort; “True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary,” and “The Secret of Mary” with excellent commentaries in Tanquery’s “Spiritual “In the place of one priest you might ily must therefore aim at producing in fulfilling the will of His Father, and Life” and the “Legion of Mary Handbook.” 43 Philippians 3:12 to 14 send abroad, God will raise several apostolic souls: true Christian mothers likewise the “Slave of Love,” laying 44 Ephesians 3 8 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016 ‘He’ll always be Eddie’ | Bishop Rice remains just another sibling in the Rice family

By Dave Luecking a priest. Literally, in the steeple. His St. Louis brothers did as well. “We scratched our initials up there,” Vince said. ong before he became Bishop Edward M. Rice, he was merely Close knit Eddie, the sixth among 10 Vince described Eddie as a “per- children of the late Helen and fect kid,” adding with a laugh, “it was LJohn Rice. almost to the point of being annoy- Growing up, Eddie never was ing.” Mary Ann Gravagna, third on much for inactivity. He always the Rice depth chart at age 60, calls seemed to be on the go: riding a bike Eddie, “the sweet brother, and Vince, to take multiple siblings to the swim- too.” ming pool; racing them to the store Younger sister Gigi Henson for Popsicles or soda pops; or play- “endearingly” and jokingly referred ing a competitive game of catch— to Eddie as “Father Favorite” if they “runners up,” they called it—with the came home late. The reason? “base” runner avoiding the tag while “Rather than him getting in running back-and-fourth between trouble for keeping a younger sibling two fielders. out late, I’d get in trouble for keeping “He was always the high score him out late,” said Gigi, who asked to because he was so fast,” said Helen be called Eddie’s “favorite sibling.” Rice, named after her mother and “That’ll stir the pot,” she said, THE RICE FAMILY—(Front) Helen (“Honey”), Virginia (“Gigi”), Leo, Vincent, nicknamed “Honey,” the youngest with a laugh. and Edward; (second row) Mom (Helen), Patrick, James, and Mary Ann; Rice sibling at age 50. “He was not Being in a large family, the sib- (back row) Dad (John), Mark, and John Leo. (Courtesy of the Rice Family) one of those couch potatoes. ... He lings are quick-witted, joke about— never wasted much time watching and with—each other and punctuate television. He wanted every moment the unplanned moments of the day.” picnics, CYC outings to the Admiral, family stories with laughter. They in the day to count. As the sixth child, Eddie was and coffee and donuts after Sunday remain exceptionally close, the result “And he was a good sport about the family fulcrum—“the youngest Mass. of living in such close proximity bringing his younger brothers and of the older set and the oldest of the Always Mass, too. At the behest when they were younger but also sisters with him,” Helen said. younger set,” Helen said. “He could of their parents, the Rice children because their parents passed away Like, to the swimming pool, an hang with the older boys, but they attended daily Mass on summer so long ago. Helen Rice died almost exhilarating balancing act on two were always getting into more trouble vacation. 30 years ago in 1988, 11 years after wheels—a bicycle built for one but than he wanted to bother with.” “Our world was so small but so John, also of cancer, but she got to carrying four. She laughed heartily in sharing big at the same time; it never oc- see Eddie’s ordination. In typical Rice “We engineered a way to fit four that tongue-in-cheek assessment, but curred to us that people lived any fashion, she joked that she had tithed kids on (one) bike and ride to the she then turned serious. other way,” said Helen, the only 10 percent to the Church—giving one Marquette Park pool,” She said. “He was still home when Dad Rice sibling who lives outside of the child of 10. One Rice stood on the nuts of was sick,” she said. “They didn’t tell St. Louis area, in Virginia Beach. “I “Our father always said, ‘Take the back-wheel axle, holding on for us younger ones that he was sick, didn’t realize until I left St. Louis care of your brothers and sisters,’” dear life to the lucky sibling sitting but from Ed on up, they knew. A lot how special it was to be in a Catholic Mary Ann said. “I think that has a lot on the seat, with another sitting on of the time he spent with us was to community.” to do with why we’re so close.” the handlebars and Eddie stomping get us out of the house and give our Being so close to St. Cecilia, the One question about Eddie’s on the pedals. mother a break.” brothers Rice were go-to guys for serv- move to the Diocese of Springfield- “Occasionally, he’d rest on the John Rice died of cancer at age ing, and they helped out around the Cape Girardeau is how the Rices will seated sibling but, mostly, he’d pedal 57 in 1977. His father’s death so- parish. In one of Eddie’s summer jobs, adapt to Eddie’s move to Springfield. standing up the entire 1.2 miles to lidified Eddie’s decision to enter the he was painting and painted “Father While extremely happy for him pool,” said Helen, who called it “our seminary a year later, after graduation Ed Rice” on a wall before applying and praising his humility in rising personal Le Tour de South St. Louis.” from St. Mary’s High School. the final coat. through the Church hierarchy and The ride home was “much more fun. “He was beaming when he told “One of the religious sisters saw in doing what he loves, they wonder It was downhill, and he couldn’t use us that he was called to the religious it,” brother Vince said, with a laugh. about the family dynamic. the brakes or we’d all fly off to certain life,” Helen said. “Every time we vis- “When he tells that story, he calls it, Vince, 16 months younger than injury.” ited him at the seminary, it was clear ‘Doing graffiti.’” 55-year-old Eddie, calls him “my best On two feet, Eddie challenged that he was in his element.” The Rice brothers also worked at brother and best friend,” so close that his brothers and sisters to races en the Old Cathedral, collecting money siblings joke “that I’m going to move route to the nearby corner store for Firm foundation for parking before Cardinals games or to Springfield.” treats. They raced in one-block inter- Helen and John Rice were firm turning away cars during weddings or Cell phones and the Internet vals, for good reason. believers in the Catholic faith and other events. In idle times, the broth- make it easy to stay in touch these “We’d stop at the corner, (and) Catholic education, and all 10 chil- ers explored the upper-regions of the days, but the pop-in probably is a he’d hold our hands to cross the dren attended Catholic grade schools church, like the steeple and the roof, thing of the past, either Eddie show- street,” Helen said. “Then, the race and high schools. which came in handy to watch July 4 ing up with ice cream at their homes would start again until we reached They lived first on North Grand fireworks at the Arch. or them visiting him with ice cream the next corner.” Avenue in Our Lady of Perpetual Help “Best seat in the house,” Vince at the rectory, for the past eight years He also challenged siblings with Parish in north St. Louis. Then, after said. at Holy Redeemer in Webster Groves. their work ethic and in their faith. Helen was born, they moved kitty- In the steeple, Eddie liked to One thing will stay the same, though. “Whether we were spending corner to the back lot of St. Cecilia ring the bells, which were “old-time “He’ll always be Eddie,” Gigi time with friends and family, playing Church, on Louisiana Avenue in bells with ropes,” Vince said. “You’d said. “That’s what makes him so good sports or working, he’d tell us to do south St. Louis. pull the rope and it’d pull you up in at what he does.” ©TM one thing at a time and do it well,” The parish was the center of the air.” Helen said. “He also encouraged us their lives—school, Scouts, CYC Eddie also left his mark on the Reprinted with permission of the to always carry a book or rosary to fill sports at Carondelet Park, parish Old Cathedral even before becoming St. Louis Review. June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 9 Bishop Rice gets thanks for personable style, faithfully serving God

By Joseph Kenny They opened schools and hospitals St. Louis and many of these institutions con- tinue their mission today. At times, it ishop Edward Rice’s person- was sheer faith, determination, and able, relaxed style and his trust in God’s providence that kept example of faithfully serv- them going.” ing God and His people were Others who have inspired Bp. Bon display at a Mass May 24 during Rice with their generosity and fidel- which Abp. Robert J. Carlson and St. ity include Abp. Carlson, “who said Louis Catholics bid him farewell and yes to the Church” and has served thanked him for his years of service in four dioceses. Bp. Rice also cited to the archdiocese. Mary whose “yes to the will of God Following a press conference never wavered.” before the Mass at the Cathedral He noted that he has been sus- Basilica of St. Louis, the bishop-desig- tained by so many people who have nate hung around with reporters and “reflected the light of Christ back to others, joking and engaging them me. … You are part of my mosaic, in conversation. After not in glass or stone, but the Mass, he hugged and written on my heart.” shook hands with friends Pope Francis an- and former parishioners I pray that nounced Bp. Rice’s ap- before heading to a recep- Mary will pointment as Bishop of MINISTRY IN ST. LOUIS—The Most Rev. Edward M. Rice, then-Auxiliary tion in his honor where protect me as the Diocese of Springfield- Bishop of St. Louis, talked with Patty Schneier (center) and Terri Thomas fol- he greeted more people. Cape Girardeau on April lowing the Fortnight for Freedom Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis His approach to the I take leave 26. This position was on July 3, 2013, in St. Louis. Bishop Rice was honored for his service to the move to head Spring- of all of you vacated by Bp. James V. Archdiocese of St. Louis on May 24. He was installed the seventh Bishop of field-Cape Girardeau and go to the Johnston who was in- Springfield-Cape Girardeau on June 1, 2016. (Photo by Sid Hastings/St. Louis Review) was clear—no stress, no stalled as Bishop of Kansas trouble. Just throw some good people City–St. Joseph on Nov. 4. philosophy from Cardinal Glennon Michelle Bohne of St. John boxes in the car and head of Springfield- College in 1982 and a master’s degree the Baptist Parish cited Bp. Rice’s on down the road. Cape Southern Missouri in divinity from Kenrick School of deep spirituality. “He’s been a big An impressive num- Girardeau. At the press confer- Theology in 1987. The late-Abp. John part of our life,” she said. Dorothy ber of people came to fill ence, Bp. Rice said he’s L. May ordained him to the priest- Boxdorfer, also from the southside many of the pews for the not thinking about what hood in 1987. In 2008, Pope Bene- parish, said his new role will be a lot 5 p.m. weekday Mass. he’s leaving or giving up dict XVI conferred upon him the of work, but “he’s capable. He’s very In his homily, Bp. Rice but instead is looking at position of Chaplain of His Holiness, devoted.” cited the missionaries who left their the support he’s felt. The people of with the title of “monsignor.” Patricia Brown of Assumption homeland to come to St. Louis and Springfield-Cape Girardeau already He has served as associate pas- Parish in O’Fallon told of his dedica- the struggles they faced. have welcomed him. He’s bringing an tor at Our Lady of the Presentation tion to young people, traveling back “These pioneer religious invitation to them to rediscover the Parish, religion teacher at St. Mary’s and forth to the Steubenville summer brought with them very little in the sacraments and, especially for those High School while residing at St. youth conferences in Springfield. way of material resources, but they who are fallen away or unchurched, Mary Magdalen Parish, director at “He’s a great shepherd who cares for were rich in faith and zeal for souls. to come to the Church and Christ. Cardinal Glennon College Seminary, his flock,” she said. Fran Smith of the As he did as a parish pastor, pastor at St. John the Baptist, and Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis Parish Bp. Rice brings a realization that a director of vocations. called him approachable and loving. wisdom already exists among the Pope Benedict XVI named him “The people in Springfield and Cape people of his new assignment and he as an auxiliary bishop of the archdio- Girardeau are lucky to be getting intends to learn from them. “Hope- cese in 2010. Since that time Bp. Rice him,” she said. fully I can use some of my gifts and has endeared himself to the people of Bridget Schaefer of St. Joseph talents to work with them to build the archdiocese at confirmations and in Cottleville had asked him to give up the Church in Springfield-Cape events near and far. During his epis- a talk to an informal gathering she Girardeau.” copacy, Bp. Rice has served as vicar hosted. Afterward, some people who One of his desires is to continue over five of the diocesan deaneries hadn’t been going to church started and expand the work of Catholic and overseen many of the ministries going to Sunday Mass and others Charities in his new diocese. Hun- of the archdiocese, including voca- began going to daily Mass. Margaret ger and poverty, especially among tions, consecrated life, intercultural Mary Moore of Immacolata Parish children, is a sad reality in the and interreligious affairs, priest per- said she is impressed by Bp. Rice’s lower third of the state, he said, “and sonnel, youth protection, and the St. commitment to diversity and bring- Catholic Charities and our parishes Charles Lwanga Center. ing different groups together. “He’s a can work and collaborate in dealing ray of hope and and light and joy, so with the issue.” Parting with best wishes interested in dialogue with all sorts of St. Louis always will be his After the May 24 Mass, Lucia people,” she said. home, he said, and he is grateful that and Ben Rivera of St. Jude Parish in Sister Mary Ann Nestel, CSJ, Abp. Carlson stated that earlier in the Overland said they’ll miss Bp. Rice, cited his work with the poor and his day in an address to the staff and of- who served as advisor to a Filipino grasp of the Sisters of St. Joseph of fices of the archdiocese. group, Santo Nino de Cebu. Lucia Carondelet charism of serving the THE CATHOLIC CENTER—The office Bishop Rice attended St. Mary’s Rivera noted that one of their tradi- dear neighbor without distinction. of Bp. Edward Rice is in The Cath- High School in South St. Louis, tions is a prayer dance with a statue “He’s the best,” she said. ©TM olic Center in Springfield, directly graduating in 1978. From there, of the Infant Juses, and Bp. Rice “is next door to St. Agnes Cathedral. he entered Kenrick-Glennon Semi- game—he will dance with us. We Reprinted with permission of the (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) nary, earning a bachelor’s degree in love him.” St. Louis Review. 10 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016

Seventh Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau

As chief shepherd of the Diocese, it is my responsibility to shepherd the flock entrusted to my care. As such, I take my role from Christ Himself, who said, “I am the good shepherd ... the Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” And so, to be that Good Shepherd, I must love you to such an extent that I am willing to lay down my life for you. If not, I am a coward, I am no good shepherd. Only by loving you in imitation of the Good Shepherd, can I be the shepherd the Church desires me to be, leading the flock to the fullness of life. It may require that I speak words you may not want to hear, but words necessary for your salvation. Pray that I be a courageous, “Good Shepherd,” imitating Christ, the Good Shepherd. RECEPTION AFTER MASS OF THANKSGIVING—Bishop Edward M. Rice greeted the faithful after the Mass of Thanksgiving in St. Mary of the Annunciation Cathedral, Cape Girardeau, But, a Shepherd has no purpose without on June 2, 2016. (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) a flock to guide. And so you, too, have a role to play as I am installed as your shepherd. CATHEDRA COAT OF ARMS— You, the flock, must be willing to follow in Bishops have a chair in their cathedrals, called a cathedra, my footsteps because in my voice, you per- upon which or near is insignia ceive the voice of the Good Shepherd. Trust- representative of the diocesan coat of arms and the episco- ing in that voice, you are willing to support pal coat of arms of the bishop. me and follow me as each of us strives to be Springfield artist James Hall III created the coats of arms more authentic followers of Christ. present in St. Agnes Cathedral, +Bishop Edward Rice Springfield, and St. Mary of the Annunciation Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror)

CONGRATULATIONS—Col- leen Haug, a parishioner of Holy Redeemer Parish, Webster Groves, hugged Bishop Edward M. Rice at the reception that followed the Mass of Thanks- giving in St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau, on June 2. Bishop Rice was installed the seventh Bishop of Springfield- Cape Girardeau the day be- fore, June 1, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Spring- field. The Installation was at- tended by close to 1,000 people and was carried live on EWTN. (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) 19 BISHOPS—Including Bp. Rice, 19 bishops attended the June 1 Rite of Reception and Installation liturgy in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Springfield. Pictured were (back) The Most Rev. Edward J. Weisenburger of Salina, LAUGHTER AND HISTORY—Seminarian Gideon Barr looked on as The Most Rev. Edward KS; (front) The Most Rev. William J. Dendinger of Grand M. Rice shared a hearty laugh with Metropolitan Abp. Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis pri- Island, NE; The Most Rev. Carl A. Kemme of Wichita, or to Bp. Rice being installed the seventh Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau on June 1. KS; The Most Rev. Thomas John Paprocki of Springfield, Note the crozier held by both men: it is the diocesan crozier of Bp. Charles Helmsing, the IL; The Most Rev. James D. Conley of Lincoln, NE; The first Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Bishop Helmsing also came to Springfield-Cape Most Rev. Jerome G. Hanus, OSB, of Conception, MO; and Girardeau from the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Bishop Rice used the diocesan crozier during the (partially obscured) The Most Rev. John R. Gaydos of Jef- Installation and the Mass of Thanksgiving on June 2 in St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau. ferson City, MO. (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 11

Mandate makes it official

bishop is formally installed with the reading and approval of the papal mandate appointing him to his see. The following is the English transla- tionA of the mandate Pope Francis issued in Latin April 26 appointing Edward M. Rice Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau.

Francis Bishop Servant of the Servants of God APOSTOLIC MANDATE—Archbishop Rob- MERCY HEALTHCARE—​A group affiliated with Mercy ert Carlson of St. Louis looked on as Msgr. healthcare posed for a photo with Bp. Rice at the reception To Our Venerable Brother Walter Erbì, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the following his Installation on June 1. Pictured were Karen Apostolic Nunciature’s office in Washing- Braun, community relations manager at Mercy; Sr​. ​Richard Edward Matthew Rice, until now Titular Bishop of Sufes and ton, DC, read the Apostolic Mandate of Mary Burke, ​RSM, ​Mercy Springfield; S​r.​ Rudolphia Petrik, ​ Pope Francis. Sometimes referred to as the DSF, ​Mercy S​aint ​Francis, ​Mountain View; Jared Bryson, V​ ice also Auxiliary of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, appointed Bishop of the “Papal Bull,” the mandate designates Bp. P​resident of Mis​ ​​sion at Mercy St. Louis; Bp. Edward M. Rice; Rice the seventh Bishop of Springfield-Cape Bill Hennessey,​Vice​ ​Pr​esident of M​ ​ission at Mercy Spring- Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, Girardeau. (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) field; Theresa Witt, nurse practitioner at Mercy​ Springfield​ greetings and Apostolic Blessing. ; Darren Tourville, pastoral services manager at Mercy; Sr.​ Since it is Our earnest desire to Seraphia Matova, Mercy St. Francis,​ ​Mountain View; Julie provide as quickly as possible an Or- Mercer-Kidd, ​Director of Mission Services at Mercy Spring- dinary for the Church in Springfield- Cape Girardeau, which is currently field. (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) vacant, owing to the transfer of its former Bishop, Our Venerable Brother James Vann Johnston to the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, We readily turn to you, Venerable Brother, inas- much as We have come to know of the sound judgment you have exercised in your ministry as Auxiliary of the Arch- diocese of St. Louis, one that clearly shows your experience in pastoral matters and Christian doctrine. Therefore, upon consultation VALIDATION OF MANDATE—Although with the Congregation for Bishops, obscured, Msgr. Thomas E. Reidy, who from the fullness of Our Apostolic au- served as diocesan administrator of the thority, We release you from the bond diocese for almost seven months, presented of the Church in Sufes and, likewise, the Apostolic Mandate to the faithful in that of the aforementioned Office of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Spring- Auxiliary, and We appoint you Bishop field. (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, conferring upon you all the rights and imposing the obliga- tions, which are connected to this same mandate. Accordingly, you will take care to inform the clergy and the people of your Diocese about this appointment, all of whom we exhort to welcome you warmly and with filial devotion as the herald of saving truth and the true leader of all things spiritual. Finally, Venerable Brother, We urge that, as you carefully consider the responsibility of this office, you make use of the faithful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, conceived ACCEPTANCE—After the reading of the without sin, so that with maternal mandate, Msgr. Erbì sought the acceptance love, she may guide all of her children of Bp. Rice, “Having already accepted the toward the will of her Son (confer appointment of the Holy Father, are you John 19, 26). willing to serve the people of this diocese Given at Rome, at St. Peter’s, on in the tradition of the Apostolic Faith of the twenty-sixth day of the month the Church?” To which Bp. Rice respond- of April, in the year of the Lord two ed, “With faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, thousand sixteen, the Jubilee of Mercy, and with the love of God in my heart, I the fourth of Our Pontificate. do accept the pastoral care of the People MASS OF THANKSGIVING—Bishop Edward Rice celebrated FRANCIS of God in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape a Mass of Thanksgiving with hundreds of faithful in St. Mary Francesco DiFelice, Girardeau. I resolve to serve faithfully of the Annunciation Cathedral, Cape Girardeau, on June 2, Protonotary Apostolic the spiritual needs of this local Church.” 2016. (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) (Photo by Dean Curtis/The Mirror) 12 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016 The Coat of Arms of His Excellency, The Most Reverend Edward M. Rice Seventh Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau

Blazon For his personal arms, depicted Arms impaled. Dexter: Azure, on the sinister side (viewer’s right) of on a chevron wavy Argent, between the shield, His Excellency, Bp. Rice in chief two fountains and in base has retained the design made for him a lamb lodged proper supporting a when he was ordained an auxiliary palm branch Or, a mullet between bishop of St. Louis. His arms draw two trumpets all Azure. Sinister: upon the heritage of his parents, Gules, on a chevron Azure fimbri- John and Helen (Madden), the Rice ated Argent, between three ancient “family arms” (a red field with a blue crowns Or, two garbs Or. chevron) has been differenced (i.e. changed) to reflect its use by the Significance bishop by fimbriating (i.e. outlin- A bishop’s coat of arms is com- ing) the chevron in white. Placed on posed of a shield with its charges the chevron are two yellow garbs of (i.e. symbols), a scroll with a motto, wheat, taken from the arms of the and the external ornamentation. Abp. Robert J. Carlson, Archbishop The shield, which is the central of St. Louis, who was the principal and most important feature of any consecrator for Bp. Rice’s ordination heraldic achievement, is blazoned to the episcopacy. The garbs also (i.e. described) using a standardized, recall the Bread of Life—the Eucha- traditional vocabulary. It is described rist—which is the core mystery of the as if the arms were being worn by Catholic Faith and the central activity the person describing them, thus the of the priesthood. dexter (right) side of the shield is on Above and below the chevron the viewer’s left and the sinister (left) are three golden crowns. One crown side is on the viewer’s right. honors St. Louis, King of France, and It is customary in North the patron saint of the Archdiocese America for the coat of arms of the of St. Louis, where Bp. Rice served as bishop and those of his diocese to a priest and bishop. Another crown be depicted together on the same honors St. Edward the Confessor, the shield. The coat of arms of Bp. Ed- baptismal patron of Bp. Rice. The ward M. Rice and that of the Diocese third crown honors the Blessed Virgin of Springfield-Cape Girardeau are Mary, especially under her title of Our depicted side-by-side. This is called Lady of Perpetual Help, the parish impaling in heraldry. By impaling his where Bp. Rice was baptized. arms with those of his diocese, Bp. Rice shows that he is “married” to his Episcopal motto diocese with the arms of jurisdiction. For his motto, Bp. Rice has The external ornaments are selected the Latin phrase “VENITE ET those prescribed for a bishop accord- VIDEBITIS.” The phrase is taken from ing to the Instruction of the Holy the Gospel of John (Jn 1:39). When See, Ut Sive, of March 1969. The the first disciples, Andrew and John, shield is ensigned with a gold (yel- The dexter side (viewer’s left) of Christ to the Virgin Mary, while are called by Jesus, they ask him low) episcopal cross. In heraldry the of the shield shows the coat of arms the star represents the Virgin Mary where he is staying. Jesus responds, cross behind the shield is the true of the Diocese of Springfield – Cape under her title of the Morning Star. “Come, and you will see.” The verse emblem of Episcopal heraldry. In Girardeau. The arms of the diocese Above the chevron are two heraldic was chosen by Bp. Rice to recognize addition, above the shield is placed are a combination of charges cho- fountains, roundels composed of his seminary and vocational work a green ecclesiastical hat called a sen to represent the history of the blue and white wavy lines, which and to highlight the call of Pope St. “galero” with 12 tassels, six on each diocese. These arms are composed represent springs of water. They John Paul II for a time of “new evan- side in three rows on either side of of a blue field on which is displayed are placed directly on the shield, gelization” in the Church. ©TM the shield, all in green. This broad- a silver (white) wavy chevron to which is referred to as the field. This brimmed hat, once worn in formal represent a point or cape into the choice of design cants (i.e. plays on) The Coat of Arms for The Most processions, is no longer used but Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau. the name of Springfield by placing Reverend Edward M. Rice as Bishop of remains a heraldic emblem for clergy The symbols on the chevron rep- “springs” on the field. In the base is Springfield-Cape Girardeau was bla- in the Catholic Church. The reason resent the Cathedral of the An- a lamb with a martyr’s palm branch zoned and illustrated by Fr. Daniel C. it is green is because green, and not nunciation of Mary, the Morning to honor St. Agnes, titular of the Gill, a priest of the Diocese of Kansas violet, was the original color worn by Star. The herald’s trumpets point- Cathedral in Springfield, who was City-Saint Joseph. bishops. ing to a Star honor the Archangel martyred in the fourth century. Gabriel who announced the birth Episcopal Diocese June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 13 14 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016

Welcome!! Our Diocese is blessed having you as our Shepherd and Spiritual Leader. We are happy to have you among us!! Poor Clare Missionary Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacred Heart Parish, Poplar Bluff (also pictured is Fr. David Coon)

St. Joseph Parish Welcome Advance, MO and God bless Guardian Angel Parish and school, Oran, MO Bishop Rice from Fr. Randy Tochtroph and St. Ambrose Parish and school, Chaffee, MO June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 15 16 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016

Welcome Prayers and a Bienvenido BIG welcome to our new Bishop The Most Reverend Edward Rice from the parishes & missions of Region 2! Holy Trinity, Aurora St. Susanne, Mount Vernon Karibu St. Joseph, Billings St. Mary, Pierce City St. Edward the Confessor, SS. Peter and Paul, Pulaskifield Witamy Cassville St. Agnes, Sarcoxie St. Patrick, Greenfield Holy Family, Shell Knob St. Lawrence, Monett Sacred Heart, Verona June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 17

Preach the Gospel at all times We are called to love God and others while seeking and when necessary, use words. academic excellence. —School motto —St. Francis of Assisi.

Bishop​ Welcome! Rice we are Bishop Rice blessed to We look have you forward as our new to serving Shepherd! with you. Welcome! St. Joseph School, Scott City , MO Founded in 2004, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Nixa, is the "youngest" parish family in the Diocese.​

Fr. Glenn Eftink, Director Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau 18 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016

Trinity Hills Catholic Worker House and Farm 689 South Farm Road 253, Rogersville, MO 65742 (417) 753-7758 • [email protected] • http://www.trinity-hills.org/ June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 19 20 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016 June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 21

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Best Wishes and God’s Blessings! St. Ann Parish, Malden 26 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016 June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 27 28 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016 June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 29

The Missouri State Council Knights of Columbus and our over 43,000 members statewide WELCOME

The Most Rev. Edward M. Rice as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Giraredeau 30 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016 June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 31

Bishop Rice, Welcome to Southern Missouri! Best Wishes and God’s Blessings from Sacred Heart Parish, Dexter 32 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016 June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 33

The parishes and missions of Region 1 welcomes Most Rev. Edward Matthew Rice. May you have many blessed years as Shepherd of our Diocese.

St. Mary Parish, St. Ann Parish, Sacred Heart Parish, St. Peter the Apostle Lamar Carthage Webb City Parish, Joplin

St. Mary Parish, St. Canera Parish, St. Mary Parish, Nativity of Our Lord Joplin Neosho Seneca Mission, Noel 34 The Mirror WELCOME BISHOP RICE June 10, 2016

A big welcome to His Excellency Edward Rice to the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau From diocesan seminarians

John Hawks Ethan Protzel Allen Kirchner Daniel Belken June 10, 2016 WELCOME BISHOP RICE The Mirror 35 36 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS June 10, 2016

Conception Seminary College ​ Pope’s monthly prayer intentions holds ​c​ommencement ​ceremony ach month, Pope Francis announces his special prayer intentions—particu- Conception, MO lar things that he wishes all Catholics to pray for that month. Pope Fran- Ecis offers two intentions every month, one onception Seminary College concluded universal, and one for a particular Catholic its academic year evangelization activity. with a commence- Cment ceremony in the June 2016 Basilica of the Immaculate Universal: Conception. Thirteen men Aged & marginalized received their Bachelor of That the aged, marginalized, and those who have Arts degree, including ​Nicho- no-one may find, even within the huge cities of the las Newton, of the Diocese of world, opportunities for encounter and solidarity. Springfield-Cape Girardeau, and Br. Tuyen Quang (Pe- Evangelization: ter Damien) Phung, for the Those entering religious life Congregation of the Mother That seminarians and men and women entering Co-Redemptrix, in Carthage, religious life may have mentors who live the joy of the MO. ​ Gospel and prepare them wisely for their mission. The graduates and DIOCESAN SEMINARIAN—Nicholas Newton graduated from their families, monks, and Conception Seminary College on May 15. In​ the foreground, seminarians gathered for the is Fr. Brendan Moss, OSB, President-Rector of Conception Mass of Thanksgiving where ​ Seminary College. Newton will attend St. Meinrad Seminary Abp. Joseph F. Naumann of in Indiana in the fall. (Photo by Fr. Paul Sheller, OSB) the Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS, was the principal of Conception Abbey, CSC intellectual, and character Man discerns call to celebrant and homilist on strives today, as it did a cen- formations in the Benedic- Pentecost Sunday. ​ tury ago, to fulfill the needs tine tradition.​ ​Conception priesthood for diocese Established in 1886, of the Church through the Abbey is a Benedictine mon- Conception Seminary Col- formation of men answer- astery located in Conception, Milwaukee, WI lege ​(CSC) in northwest ing the call to the ministerial M​O, ​and home to Concep- Missouri is one of the largest priesthood. tion Seminary College, Abbey r. J. Friedel, diocesan Director of Seminarians/ of the 40 Roman Catholic Conception Seminary Guest Center, and The Print- Vocations, recently visited with the formation college seminaries in the na- College is a Roman Catholic ery House. Visit Conception ​ team at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of tion and one of only 15 with Seminary College prepar- Online​, www.conceptionab- Theology and Alex Sutachan, from Colombia. ​ FSutachan attended the English as a Second Language ​ a complete four-year aca- ing priesthood candidates bey.org or follow them on demic curriculum. Operated for the Roman Catholic Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Bridge Program, a Sacred Heart Seminary wherein by the Benedictine monks Church, through spiritual, and Youtube. ©TM seminarians learn English before entering into regular seminary course work. ​Sutachan is discerning a call to the priesthood for the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau and will attend further academics and Archangel Houses at Guardian Angel formation at Sacred Heart Seminary this fall.​ Located in a suburb of Milwaukee, Sacred Heart Seminary School enable learning and service and School of Theology (www.shsst.edu) is a Roman Catholic seminary specializing in priestly formation for men of all ages with a specific emphasis on semi- narians over the age of 30. ©TM

ST. MICHAEL HOUSE—​Throughout the school year, the students of Guardian Angel VOCATION DISCERNMENT—Fr. J. Friedel, diocesan School, Oran, MO, have been doing good deeds​ ​and playing in​-​house game competitions Director of Seminarians/Vocations, posed for a photo to earn points for their ​Archangel House distinctions. The points were recently totaled with Alex Sutachan, from Colombia. Sutachan​ is and St. Michael’s ​H​ouse ​was the​ house champion for the 2015-2016 school year​. On May discerning a call to the priesthood for the Diocese of 4,​ members enjoyed pizza and an extra recess.​ (Submitted photo) Springfield-Cape Girardeau at Sacred Heart Semi- nary and School of Theology. (Submitted photo) June 10, 2016 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 37 Seminarians spruce up Trinity Hills Catholic Worker House & Farm

Rogersville, MO joined recently by Alex Sutachan​, and spent the day cleaning the barn ​ aking a break from their and ​corral area that the goats and studies, diocesan seminar- sheep stayed in over winter ​months​. ians Daniel​ Belken​, and Nick ​Situated on 126 acres of roll- Koeppel will spend two weeks ing hills, a section of the James Tlaboring at Trinity Hills Catholic River, and green pastures, Trinity Worker House and Farm. They were Hills Catholic Worker House and Farm is the only diocesan-sponsored Catholic Worker House in the nation. FARM LABOR—Alex Sutachan, Nick Koeppel, and Daniel Belken are working Located 20 minutes east of Spring- at Trinity Hills Catholic Worker House and Farm for a couple weeks. Tasks in- field, Trinity Hills produces food for clude general farm labor and working with the Hearts for the Homeless program. the hungry, presents opportunities (Photo by Catherine Lund-Molfese) for study, mentors the homeless, and provides retreat programs to col- lege students, youth groups, parish council, or anyone seeking respite or Seminarian graduates college a prayerful chance to actively care for creation or perform an act of mercy KENRICK-GLENNON SEMINARY or service. For more information on COLLEGE—The Most Rev. Edward Trinity Hills Catholic Worker House M. Rice posed for a photo with col- and Farm, consult www.thills.org, or lege graduate Daniel Belken after contact Nick Lund-Molfese at (417) commencement at Kenrick-Glen- 753-7776. ©TM non Seminary, St. Louis. Belken is a diocesan seminarian and will con- tinue his studies this fall at Ken- rick. He is serving over the summer at Trinity Hills Catholic Worker Ozark 7 Conference in math House and Farm assisting with the Hearts for the Homeless program. and science In addition to farm chores, some of Belken’s duties will include cooking Joplin, MO for the residents and street outreach to the homeless. (Submitted Photo) he Ozark 7 Conference sponsored its annual competition for Math and Science during the month of April. The students were involved in a variety of competitive events throughout the day and were recognized in both group and individual categories. TStudents medals including a First place in Geometry (Individual) for Miles Shelfer and Second place in (Group) for Rebecca Freitas, Jo- hanna Damaso, Indira Madrigal, and Mary Pham in Science. ©TM STEM summer program coming to SCHS this summer​ Camp​ Invention, the nation’s premier summer enrichment day camp program, is coming to Springfield Catholic High School the week of June 27, 2016. For students entering grades one through six, Camp​ Invention is a week​-​ long adventure that will turn the summer from ordinary to extraordinary through hands-on problem solving, using science, technology, engineering​,​ and mathematics (STEM). ​Camp Invention provides an opportunity for inventive young minds to exercise their creativity and use their imagination in ways they don’t normally get to in the classroom. For additional MATH & SCIENCE—McAuley Catholic High School students recently competed in math and science categories in the Ozark 7 Conference. information Pictured in Joplin were: (front row) Rebecca Freitas, Mary Pham, Jo- or to register, hanna Damaso, Indira Madrigal, and Shea Schrader; (second row) visit www. Dylan Londo, Will Motazedi, Maddy Szell, Miles Shelfer, and Gavin campinvention.org. Derganc. (Submitted photo) 38 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS June 10, 2016 Donation launches 21st century learning into Springfield Catholic Schools Springfield ‘Technology Integration Plan’ for Springfield Catho- tudents, faculty, and lic Schools,” said Fr. Mike giddy staff gathered in McDevitt, Rector of SCHS the O’Reilly Athletic and Director of Springfield Center at Springfield Catholic Schools. #MillionActsofMercy SCatholic High School (SCHS) The Springfield Catholic on Mon., April 25, for an School System (SCS) includes uring this Jubilee Year of Mercy, we figure there are a million small exciting announcement: three Pre-K through eighth acts of mercy done each day by Thanks to a significant dona- grade elementary schools: CatholicsD in the Diocese of Springfield- tion from the David O’Reilly Immaculate Conception Cape Girardeau! Hashtag your acts of Family, the availability and School; St. Agnes School; St. mercy and photos on social media at use of technology in the Elizabeth Ann Seton School, #MillionActsofMercy #MercySoMO Springfield Catholic Schools and Springfield Catholic System got a big reboot. High School (SCHS). Support- “We have been blessed ing parishes of the system DONATION FOR TECHNOLOGY—The David O’Reilly Family with an incredible gift include those Springfield recently made a significant donation to Springfield Catho- and can now have a true parishes affiliated with the lic Schools for technology integration. Pictured were ​Paula schools mentioned above Baird, ​Principal (former), Immaculate Conception School, and Holy Trinity Parish, Springfield; Lindsay Paulsell, Principal,St.​ Agnes​ Cathedral Springfield. School; Theresa Coleman, ​incoming ​Principal ​​at ​Immaculate Conception School, Springfield; David O’Reilly​; Reilly Hern- What is the Technology don, grandson of David O’Reilly; Jeanne Skahan, Principal, Integration Plan? Springfield Catholic High School; and Fr. Mike McDevitt, Rec- After a recent school tor, Springfield Catholic High School and​ Director of Spring- board and development field Catholic Schools​. (Submitted photo) board retreat identified the use of technology as an area Technology allows the They will stay in the class- Timeline of focus in future endeavors, system to extend the walls of room, but will be issued to Spring 2016—Teachers a subcommittee set to work the classroom to connect stu- each student so that they can receive Chromebooks, to review the current tech- dents with other like-minded have some continuity with professional development, nology in SCS and the tech- Catholic resources and educa- the device, for example, same Google Transition, en- nology plans of surrounding tion streams; settings, same orientation of Corporal and Spiritual hanced infrastructure. school districts. After months Teachers will have the files and desktop layout. of deliberation, the result is a opportunity to design guided The goal is for teachers Works of Mercy Summer 2016—Grades five-year technology integra- student learning experiences to utilize a technology tool in three-12 device purchase. The Corporal Works of Mercy tion plan, which has a three- as part of a virtual learning their lesson plans once a day, Feed the hungry Fall 2016—Technology prong approach: environment, allowing a dif- perhaps a language lesson, Give drink to the thirsty Integration in the class- Deepens current tra- ferentiated learning approach social studies, or even math. Clothe the naked rooms, new staff support ditional learning model by to meet the needs of all stu- As teachers receive more sup- Shelter the homeless adding access to more devices dents regardless of level. port and training, technology Comfort the sick Spring 2017—Evaluation (Google Chromebooks), al- Just as with textbook integration will increase. Visit the prisoners of kindergarten-second Bury the dead grade device purchase; lowing the system to build lectures and hands-on experi- “Thanks to the gener- continuing professional on what it does well and mentation, the primary goal osity of the David O’Reilly The Spiritual Works of Mercy development. enhances curriculum and of the integration of technol- Family, we will be issu- Teach the ignorant learning; ogy is to engage students in ing each of our freshmen, Pray for the living and the dead an active-learning environ- sophomores, juniors, and Correct sinners ment, one with creativity, seniors a Chromebook,” said Counsel those in doubt Schrader awarded 2016 Golden Apple Award self-expression, and self-pro- Jeanne Skahan, principal Console the sorrowful duction. The plan focuses on at SCHS. “We felt that each Bear wrongs patiently a balance of strong Catholic high school student having Forgive wrongs willingly education and the need for a Chromebook is essential to 21st century learners (i.e. col- make sure that when he or During your activities, help us laborative technology usage she leaves Springfield Catho- spread the good news of the and problem-solving skills). lic, they are prepared for the acts of mercy taking place in “The plan allows more future.” our Diocese by posting photos devices in the elementary The devices in the high on social media with the schools so the younger stu- school will be able to be hashtags: dents will have more oppor- taken home with the stu- tunities to use them in the dents as necessary. They will #MillionActsofMercy classroom,” Fr. McDevitt said. be considered on-loan from “Right now, similar to the the school system and be the #MercySoMO high school, there is so much responsibility of the student. Diocese of ‘GOLDEN’ MOMENT—Kaara Schrader (center) was demand for devices, that it Although the O’Reilly awarded the 2016 Golden Apple Award by the Joplin is hard for teachers to have a gift allows the system to in- Springfield- Chamber of Commerce at its annual awards banquet. set available when they need crease the budget for devices Cape Girardeau Schrader is the English Department Head for McAuley it. So, we are adding more de- and staff support, it does not Catholic High School and has taught at McAuley for 19 vices, mainly Chromebooks, cover the entire five-year @DioSCG years. She is also an alumna of the McAuley Catholic Class to the elementary level.” technology roll-out. So efforts or Email to of 1990. Pictured with Schrader are Veronica Nguyen and At the middle-school such as the annual technol- [email protected] Dominique Paje, recent seniors at McAuley Catholic, who level, every student will ogy fundraiser, Emerald Eve- nominated Schrader for the honor. (Submitted Photo) have a Chromebook in their ning, and tuition allocation classroom for them to use. will continue. ©TM June 10, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mirror 39

Come Renew Friendships— Cursillo Ultreya WHEN: Fourth Thursday of every month WHEN: WHERE: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton school cafeteria … Fourth Friday of every month WHERE: west/school parking lot entrance St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau TIME: TIME: 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Liguori, MO—If you or someone you tickets, contact Teresa Calhoun, (417) 832- Next meeting is June 23 know is searching out a life of prayer, solitude, 3031, or Email [email protected]. Next meeting is June 24 silence, and community, the Redemptoristine Deadline for orders/T-shirt sizes: July 28. In a time of turmoil … Christ is counting on you!!!! Nuns will host a Come and See Live-In, Sat., Aug. 6-Sat., Aug. 13, at the Redemtoristine Springfield—Immaculate Conception will Come renew friendships with Cursillistas friends Monastery, 200 Liguori Dr. in Liguori. For host a Senior Citizen Day, Tue., June 21, 9:15 For more information about Cursillo in the diocese, more information, Email rednun@redemptor- a.m., in Community Room A. Mass and lunch contact Fr. Bill Hodgson at [email protected] or (573) 785-9635. istinenuns.org, or visit www.redemptoristine will follow the program. Guest speaker will be nuns.org. Julie Jordan speaking about safeguarding our senior citizens against the many different Springfield—The Secular Franciscan scams taking place. Please RSVP by Mon., group will meet, Sat., June 25, beginning with June 20, to Mindy at (417) 887-0600. lunch at noon (optional), then at 1 p.m. in the day chapel at Holy Trin- ity Parish. Contact for new inquirers is Steve Moncher, stevemon- [email protected], or call (417) 861-2109.

Springfield— SAVE THE DATE— Catholic Night with the Springfield Cardinals will be Thu., Aug. 25; game time is 7:10 p.m. T-shirt, cap, and seat package: $15 (available sizes are Youth S-Adult XXL). $1 bratwurst night; St. Louis Car- dinals 2006 World Championship Stein Giveaway (first 2,000 fans). For more informa- tion or to order your

Schedule The next safe environment in-service opportunities will be held at the following locations: Mon., June 6 6-9 p.m...... St. Vincent de Paul, Cape Girardeau Sun., June 12 1-4 p.m...... Our Lady of the Lake, Branson Wed., June 15 6-9 p.m...... The Catholic Center, Springfield Tue., June 28 6-9 p.m...... St. Mary School, Pierce City Wed., July 13 4:30-7:30 p.m. . . St. Peter the Apostle, Joplin Fri., July 15 6-9 p.m...... St. Lawrence, Monett (Spanish) Mon., July 18 6-9 p.m...... St. Joseph, Scott City Sat., July 23 12-noon-3 p.m. . . St. Lawrence, Monett Preregistration is necessary; go to www.virtus.org and click on “registration” on the left or call your parish/school office for assistance; or call Ken Pesek at The Catholic Center, (417) 866-0841; or Email him 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. 40 The Mirror COMMENTARY June 10, 2016

GUEST Fortnight for Freedom highlights COLUMN Sr. Constance Veit, LSP heroes of religious liberty

ach year since 2012, Catho- to find ourselves on a list of freedom lics in the United States have fighters. I began to realize the signifi- observed the Fortnight for cance of this when I read a reflection Freedom in preparation for on the Fortnight by Abp. William EIndependence Day on July 4th. The E. Lori, chairman of the USCCB Ad theme set by the US Conference of Hoc Committee for Religious Lib- Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for this erty. “Reflecting on the lives of these year’s Fortnight is “Witnesses to great men and women can show us Freedom.” how we might serve as witnesses to Fourteen men and women who freedom today,” he wrote. “They love bear witness to freedom in Christ— their country, yet this love does not one for each day—have been pro- surpass their love for and devotion to posed for our reflection during these Christ and his Church ... By pon- two weeks. Thirteen of these figures dering the lives of these exemplary have already passed from this world Christian witnesses, we can learn into heaven and the majority of much of what it means to follow them are martyrs. The lone “person” Jesus Christ in today’s challenging who is still alive? The Little Sisters of world. We pray that over these two the Poor! weeks, the grace of God will help We Little Sisters were shocked us to grow in wisdom, courage, and

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR AT SUPREME COURT—Religious sisters show their support of the Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Supreme Court where oral arguments were heard on March 23, 2016 in the Zubik v. Burwell case against the HHS Mandate in relation to the Affordable Care Act. In a unanimous decision on May 16, the Supreme Court sent the Little Sisters of the Poor HHS mandate case back to the lower courts, in light of new develop- ments in the case. (Photo by Addie Mena/CNA)

love, that we too might be faithful the Church—how could we not up- witnesses to freedom.” hold her teachings, especially when We realize that in light of our they touch on something as basic Supreme Court case we Little Sisters as the right to life? Surely, we never of the Poor have become a symbol thought our cause would go all the of courage to many people. As the way to the Supreme Court, but we bishops’ list of witnesses for freedom believe that all happened according demonstrates, countless Christians to God’s plan. down through the centuries, and in As I reflect back on the experi- our own time, have shed their blood ences of the last three years, I thank and given their lives for the faith. God for the vast cloud of witnesses I am both humbled and em- who have supported us every step barrassed to find us listed in their of this journey, beginning with our company, because I truly believe that legal team at the Becket Fund, whose our courage is quite relative. Our suf- constant good cheer and professional fering is of the type that Pope Francis expertise were heaven-sent. They are recently called “polite persecution.” the real heroes. We also owe a huge After all, we Little Sisters have not debt of gratitude to all the people been imprisoned or had to resist to around the world who offered their the point of shedding blood! prayers and sacrifices for our case. I have always found the parable Finally, we are indebted to our of the useless or unprofitable servants foundress, St. Jeanne Jugan, and to in Luke’s Gospel rather unpalatable, the generations of Little Sisters who but in light of our current notoriety have gone before us, many of whom I have come to appreciate it. This persevered through much more try- is the parable where Jesus tells his ing circumstances than anything we apostles, “When you have done all have had to face, including religious you have been commanded, say, ‘We persecution. If we are a beacon for are unprofitable servants; we have our contemporaries in this struggle done what we were obliged to do’” for religious liberty, it is only because (Lk 17:10). Like the useless servants we stand on the shoulders of giants. in the Gospel, we Little Sisters have ©TM done only what we should have done in standing up for life and religious Sr. Constance Veit is Director of liberty. Communications for the Little Sisters of We profess to be daughters of the Poor. June 10, 2016 DIOCESAN NEWS/ADVERTISING The Mirror 41 Missouri Catholic Conference seeks nominations for Citizen Recognition Award Jefferson City recognize someone in your parish or diocesan office who goes above and o you know someone who beyond to promote scriptural values works to promote the spiri- and services that reflect respect for tual well-being of the people the dignity of human life. of Missouri, provides lead- Nominees will be presented be- Dership in the area of public policy, fore a selection committee made up participates in the democratic pro- of representatives of the MCC Public cess of government, or coordinates Policy Committee and MCC staff. diocesan programs and statewide The MCC will not accept anonymous projects to better the common good? each of the four dioceses in Missouri submissions. However, the MCC will If so, nominate them for the Missouri at its Annual Assembly on Oct. 8, honor a request if the nominator Catholic Conference’s (MCC) Citizen 2016. The Bishops of Missouri will wants to remain anonymous to the Recognition Award. present the awards in the House award recipient. The Missouri Catholic Confer- Chamber of the Missouri State If you know someone that ence will give the Citizen Recogni- Capitol. deserves this award, please nomi- tion Award to one individual from This is an opportunity to nate them. Visit the MCC Website at mocatholic.org or call (573) 635-7239 for an award recommendation form. The deadline for submissions is 5 Lily Huff goes p.m., July 29, 2016. Citizen Recognition Award to State with recipients will be announced in a press release in August, and will be essay & art on presented with the award at the MCC Annual Assembly on Sat., Oct. 8, Fairness 2016, at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. For more information, please ART & ESSAY CONTEST— contact Jessica Vaughn at vaughnj@ Lily Huff, a recent fourth mocatholic.org. ©TM grader at Immaculate Con- ception School in Jackson, entered an essay and artwork contest on Fairness hosted by the Missouri Association for Family & Community Educa- tion (MAFCE). Huff won First place at the county level, First place at the district level, and Third place at the state level. Pictured with Huff was Mari- lyn Retherford, representative of MAFCE. (Submitted photo)

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