CatholicThe TIMES The Diocese of Columbus’ News Source February 10, 2019 • FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • Volume 68:18

New bishop namedBy Tim Puet Catholic Times Reporter

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Robert J. Brennan, auxiliary bishop of the Dio- cese of Rockville Centre, New York, as the 12th bishop of the Diocese of Co- lumbus. He will succeed Bishop Fred- erick Campbell, whose resignation has been accepted by the pope. Bishop Brennan (pictured) will be installed as Bishop Campbell’s succes- sor on Friday, March 29, at Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral. The pope has appointed Bishop Campbell, who has been bishop of Columbus for 14 years, to serve as apostolic administrator to oversee the diocese until then. Announcement of the resignation and appointment was made on Thurs- day, Jan. 31, by Archbishop Christo- phe Pierre, papal nuncio to the United States. Bishops Campbell and Brennan spoke at a morning news conference that day in the diocesan office build- ing and then concelebrated a noontime Mass at the cathedral before Bishop Brennan returned to New York. Bishop Campbell’s 75th birthday was on Aug. 5, 2018. The church’s Code of Canon Law requires that bish- ops submit a letter of resignation to the pope upon reaching age 75. Bishop Campbell did so last year. “I am deeply grateful for all the won- derful support and help that I have en- joyed as bishop of Columbus among all the faithful – the clergy, the laity

See new bishop, Page 3 Inside this issue Man of the Year: Celebrating marriage: Frank Hartge of Gahanna St. The diocesan Marriage and Matthew Church was honored Family Life Office examines as the 2019 Catholic Man of the beauty of the sacrament the Year, Page 2 ahead of World Marriage Duy on Sunday, Feb. 10, Pages 9-13 Catholic Times 2 February 10, 2019

Editor’s reflections by Doug Bean Man of the Year credits ‘enthusiastic Catholics’ with growing his own faith There’s a new The 2019 He said Catholic Man a Bethesda bishop in town of the Year said presentation Whenever an sor, also continues to live in the area the enthusiasm after a Satur- episcopal transi- and assists with Masses on weekends shown by other day vigil Mass tion takes place at Powell St. Joan of Arc Church. Catholics in inspired him in a diocese, it’s a bittersweet moment. After last Thursday’s news confer- responding to and his wife The excitement and anticipation is ence, Bishop Brennan returned to his people’s needs of 36 years, tinged with some sadness. The people in diocese to prepare for the transition was responsi- Judeen, to be- the Diocese of Columbus experienced before he receives a final sendoff. He ble for leading come Bethesda those emotions last Thursday, Jan. 31. spent the past seven years as auxiliary him to an ac- volunteers and That’s when the announcement came bishop in Rockville Centre after he tive faith life. soon after- from the Holy See that Auxiliary was elevated from previous duties in Frank J. ward to join Bishop Robert Brennan of the Diocese his diocese. Hartge III the board of of Rockville Centre, New York, was In the coming weeks, the Columbus of Gahanna the ministry, selected to replace Bishop Frederick diocese no doubt will become more fa- St. Matthew whose mission Campbell, who reached the mandatory miliar with Bishop Brennan. This week’s Church told the is to heal peo- retirement age for bishops in August Catholic Times story starting on Page 1 Catholic Men’s ple wounded when he turned 75. includes details about his background. Luncheon Club Catholic Man of the Year Frank Hartge by abortion. The Columbus diocese joyously wel- Bishop Brennan is the oldest of five that the work (left) and Bishop Frederick Campbell. Through their comes the arrival in Ohio of Bishop Bren- children. He spoke with his mother of the Bethes- CT photo by Tim Puet work with nan, whose installation will be on Friday, and father after his appointment to Co- da Healing Bethesda, “we March 29 at St. Joseph Cathedral. lumbus, and he said they were excited Ministry in particular provided quickly came to discover the really A lifelong resident of the New York about his new assignment. a spark that led him to a deeper remarkable fabric of Catholic life area, Bishop Brennan will be leaving a The 56-year-old bishop is bilingual. involvement with that organization more geographically compact dio- He speaks Spanish and has worked and several others. See man of the year, Page 6 cese with the eighth-largest Catholic closely with a sizable population population in the United States for one from El Salvador that resides on Long that is significantly larger in terms of Island. He said after the news con- square miles, spread over 23 counties. ference that he hopes to connect with By all accounts, he will be greatly the various ethnic communities in the Subscribe missed by the faithful on Long Is- Columbus diocese and visit all of the land when he departs. And he will be parishes as soon as he can. Catholic Times is the only embraced with open arms by his new He also revealed during his brief newspaper that brings you a diocese. visit that one of his favorite sayings is weekly look at Catholic life in Here in Columbus, Bishop Campbell “Live the Joy of the Gospel (the title of has faithfully served the diocese since an encyclical from Pope Francis) with the Diocese of Columbus. Don’t 2005. He will continue as its Apostolic the Splendor of Truth (from Pope St. Miss Out Administrator until the installation of John Paul II).” By dropping your Catholic Bishop Brennan takes place. At the beginning of the Joy of the Times envelope into the Bishop Campbell will remain in the Gospel, Pope Francis “says there’s sort collection plate in February, Columbus area when Bishop Brennan of a malaise that covers the earth over The Catholic takes over, giving the diocese two all of us, and it’s true of every level of you guarantee getting the retired bishops. Bishop James Griffin, Catholic Times for the special Times Collection who was Bishop Campbell’s predeces- See editor, Page 14 parish rate of only $17. Feb. 9-10, 2019

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([email protected]) Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. February 10, 2019 Catholic Times 3 new bishop, continued from Page 1 – the many projects that we complet- Christ. Friends, isn’t that what we’re people to complete that list. munity on Long Island, which consists ed and the many ways by which we all about here in the church of Colum- “We want it to be reviewed by our of about 400,000 Catholics, and often shared our faith through these years,” bus?” own lay review board. We are prepar- celebrates Mass in Spanish, including Bishop Campbell said at the beginning Continuing to read from a prepared ing that list, but we wanted to be really Mass in the Nassau County Correc- of the news conference before turning statement, he said, “It makes me in- careful about it because of all of the tional Center and other jails in the di- over the microphone to his successor. credibly happy to walk this journey emotions, all of the questions that will ocese. Bishop Brennan, 56, whose cur- with you, to lead the church of Colum- surround it.” He said that besides his work with rent diocese covers Nassau and Suf- bus, to serve as your pastor. Until this Bishop Brennan continued, “It’s too the Latino ministry, he has been in- folk counties on Long Island, said he week, I did not really know Bishop early for me to anticipate any changes volved in youth and catechetical pro- learned of his appointment to be the Campbell very well, but I’ve already (in the diocese) because I don’t even grams. “You name it in the parish, and next spiritual leader of the Columbus experienced his great kindness in so know enough to begin. The first thing I’ve been there, not because of any vir- diocese while driving on the Long Is- many ways, and I look forward to be- land Expressway on Saturday, Jan. ing part of what he has built here with 19. “The nuncio asked me, ‘Are you all of you in the Diocese of Colum- alone?’ and then he asked, ‘Do you bus.” think you need to pull over?’ All I Bishop Brennan, who had arrived could think of was, ‘That happened a in Columbus the day before the an- minute ago when you first called,’” he nouncement, said he also was im- said. pressed by his meeting with diocesan The next day, the Long Island bishop Bishop Emeritus James Griffin that went with young people from his di- evening. Bishop Griffin, 83, lives in re- ocese on a pilgrimage to World Youth tirement in Powell and celebrates Mass Day in Panama. Describing that expe- on weekends at Powell St. Joan of Arc rience, he said, “It was all about con- Church. nection and encounter – encounter “Clearly, I have an awful lot to with pilgrims from around the world, learn,” Bishop Brennan said. “I have encounter with the Holy Father and, to admit I’ve looked at the (diocesan) ultimately, the encounter with Jesus website once or twice, and I must con- Christ. fess I’m more than a little bit nervous, “Looking through the lens of today but I look forward to walking the jour- and the news of this week, I was struck ney with you as your pastor – to shar- by an image. Here you have people of ing the joy of the Gospel and the splen- faith walking together, encouraging dor of truth. And if we can laugh and one another with the joy of the gospel. sing and raise our voices in praise of Bishop Brennan talks about “the joy of the Gospel” in speaking to reporters at a joint They were helping each other, leading God along the way, then all the better. news conference with Bishop Campbell in the diocesan office building on Jan. 31. He had each other to the encounter with Jesus “I am already praying fervently for never been to Columbus before and recognizes he has much to learn. CT photos by Ken Snow the church of Columbus every single day. May I humbly ask your prayers for me?” I want to learn is that I really want to tue on my part, but because of all the After reading the statement, Bishop get to know people. I look forward to opportunities and all the good people Brennan took questions from report- working with the priests and the dea- who are so welcoming and inviting me ers. Asked if the diocese would release cons and the pastoral staff here, but into those areas of pastoral life,” he a list of clergy accused of sexual abuse, my first order of business will be to get said. he said he did not know enough about to know them. We work shoulder to “Vocations will be a very import- the situation to comment about it but shoulder in the field and proclaim the ant focus,” he continued. “I know that would “have to get up to speed pretty Gospel of the Lord. … Bishop Campbell has been working quickly.” He said he did not deal with “Secondly, I think I need to know on that. I know we have a very good such cases in his diocese but that the the life of the church here in Columbus tradition here. We have some very fine diocese worked closely with local law and get to know the life of the commu- priests, some of whom I’ve already enforcement officials. nity. … Everything is new to me.” met and who are encouraging, inviting Bishop Campbell then responded to Asked about how his background and inspiring others to become priests. the question, saying, “We are in the fi- prepared him to become a bishop, he To those seminarians and to those who nal process of organizing that list. We said, “I have been very fortunate in are considering the priesthood, I give a wanted to be extremely careful in it. As close to 30 years as a priest to have lot of credit. we put the names together, the chan- such a wide variety of pastoral experi- “It’s never easy to make that deci- Bishop Robert Brennan, auxiliary bishop cellor of the diocese, who is primarily ences inside church administration and sion, and to do so in a world that’s in of Rockville Centre, New York, will be responsible for the documents and re- at the parish level. I think I’ve been such tumult and in a church that’s in installed as bishop of Columbus on March cords of the church, has worked very, just about everywhere and enjoyed it such tumult requires tremendous her- 29, succeeding Bishop Frederick Camp- very hard over the past months to get all. Being a priest is such a wonderful oism,” Bishop Brennan said, adding bell, who submitted a required letter of everything going back to 1868, which adventure.” that his message to anyone considering resignation to the pope upon reaching the was the foundation of the diocese, and Bishop Brennan speaks Spanish, we are now working with our legal works closely with the Latino com- age of 75. See new bishop, Page 5 Catholic Times 4 February 10, 2019 Bishops Campbell, Brennan announce transition By Doug Bean pressway on Saturday, January 19, on Father by mistake. We were trying get to be able to meet with him yesterday. Catholic Times Editor my way to a series of events when I across town and we were blocked, and Clearly, I have an awful lot of learn. received a call from Archbishop Pierre, it was because of the papal motorcade I assure you of that. I’ve got an awful Bishop Frederick Campbell intro- the Apostolic Nuncio to the United and the Pope coming by in the mo- lot of learn. Yeah, I have to admit I’ve duced his successor, Bishop-desig- States, with the happy news that the torcade in the Popemobile. And there looked at the website once or twice, nate Robert Brennan of the Diocese Holy Father had appointed me as bish- were pictures in the news the next day and I must confess, I’m more than a of Rockville Centre, New York, on op of Columbus. He asked me, “Are of pilgrims actually lifting up a guy little bit nervous. But I look forward Thursday, Jan. 31, at the Diocese of you alone?” And then he asked me, in a wheelchair so he could see above to walking the journey with you as Columbus Catholic Center. The fol- “Do you think you need to pull over?” the crowd as the Pope went by. It was your pastor, to sharing the joy of the lowing is a transcript of the news con- All I could think of was that happened really quite a sight. gospel and the splendor of truth. And ference with Bishop Campbell and a minute ago when you first called. As Now why do I tell you all of this: if we can laugh and sing and raise our Bishop-designate Brennan, who will I said, I was going from one event to connection, encounter – encounter voices in praise of God along the way, become the 12th bishop of the diocese another, and actually kind of a series with pilgrims from all around the all the better. I’m already praying fer- when he is formally installed on Fri- of events that would lead me to getting world, encounter with the Holy Fa- vently for the Church of Columbus day, March 29 at St. Joseph Cathedral: on the plane the next morning for Pan- ther and ultimately an encounter with every single day. May I I humbly ask Bishop Campbell: Good morning to ama to be with the young people – we Jesus Christ. your prayers for me. you all. As I think many of you already had about 200 pilgrims from Rockville Looking through the lens of to- Question: Bishop Brennan, how fa- know, Church law mandates than when Centre (going to be) with the Holy Fa- day and the news of this week, I was miliar are you with Columbus? Have a bishop has completed his 75th year ther (at World Youth Day). struck by an image. Here you have you in fact ever been here before? he is to submit a letter of resignation to World Youth Day was incredible. Be- people of faith and hope, walking to- Bishop Brennan: No, I have not. the Holy Father, and as the Canon says, What is it? OH-? I have to tell you for his consideration. I did that several Bishop Perez in Cleveland and I were months ago and, apparently, now the ordained together on July 25, 2012. Holy Father has completed his consid- So I’ve come to know Ohio a little bit eration and accepted my resignation as through his eyes. I’ve been to Cleve- bishop of Columbus. land a few times. This is new ground In so looking in the future years to for me. I’m looking forward to being retirement, I am deeply grateful for all part of the community here. of the wonderful support and help that Question: You mentioned that you I have enjoyed as bishop of Columbus. have a lot to learn. What do you an- Among all of the faithful, the clergy, the ticipate learning and do you anticipate laity, the many projects we completed, any changes in the diocese? and the many ways by which we shared Bishop Brennan: Well, your first our faith through these years. question kind of answers the second. At the same time the Holy Father ac- It’s too early for me to anticipate any cepted my resignation as bishop of Co- changes because I don’t know enough lumbus, he appointed a successor who to begin. The first thing I want to do will be the 12th bishop of the diocese. is to get to know people. I really look He is Bishop Robert Brennan, up until Bishop Robert J. Brennan, who will be Bishop Frederick F. Campbell, who is retir- forward to working with the priests this time the auxiliary bishop of the Di- installed as bishop of Columbus in March. ing as bishop of Columbus after 14 years. and the deacons and the pastoral staff ocese of Rockville Centre in New York. here. My first order of business will be I should like to introduce him to you. ing with the Holy Father and with some gether, encouraging one another with to get to know them. We work shoul- There will be a two-month hiatus as 700,000 young people from around the the joy of the gospel. They were help- der to shoulder together in the field and we both catch our breaths. He will be world, there was such exuberance, great ing each other, leading each other to proclaim the gospel of the Lord and formally installed as the 12th bishop on faith. Along the streets of Panama City, the encounter with Jesus Christ. so that’s my first order of business to the 29th of March. In that interval, the one could see groups of young pilgrims. Friends, isn’t that what we’re all about get to know the people here, beginning Holy Father has appointed me apostolic Inevitably, one or two could be leading here in the Church of Columbus? It with those who collaborate with me. administrator of the diocese of Colum- a group with the flags held high. They makes me incredibly happy to walk this Secondly, I think I need to know the bus so the life and work the diocese can would be joyfully singing. There would journey with you, to lead the Church of life of the Church here in Columbus continue smoothly. But I should like to be all kinds of cheers and anthems. Columbus, to serve as your pastor. and get to know really the life of the introduce Bishop Brennan now to have Groups would cry out to one another. It Until this week, I really did not know community. I haven’t met too many him say a few words to you. was amazing to watch and uplifting ac- Bishop Campbell very well. But I’ve people here yet. I’ve walked through Bishop, welcome to the Diocese of tually to be part of those groups a little already experienced his great kindness the first floor of this building. Every- Columbus. bit along the way. in so many ways and I look forward to thing, everything is new to me. Bishop Brennan: Thank you, Bish- Looking more closely, you might being part of what he built here with Question: Do you have a favorite op Campbell, I appreciate your kind see within the groups, people were all of you in the Diocese of Columbus. saint? welcome. And thanks for all of you trading pins and stickers, helping one Bishop Campbell, I am tremendous- Bishop Brennan: I have a number being here today. I greatly appreciate another along the way, giving wa- ly, tremendously grateful. I met (re- of favorite saints. My patron saint is it. I really do. ter when needed. At one point, I was tired) Bishop (James) Griffin last night I was driving on the Long Island Ex- blocked and actually ran into the Holy for the first time and was so impressed See transition, Page 20 February 10, 2019 Catholic Times 5 new bishop, continued from Page 3 a vocation to the religious life would and Perez were consecrated as auxilia- Island, the Bishop’s Advisory Commit- Paul-Minneapolis by Archbishop John be: “If the Lord is stirring your heart, ry bishops of Rockville Centre on July tee for Catholic Education and several Roach on May 31, 1980. He served as there’s probably something to it.” 25, 2012. other diocesan boards, and on commit- an associate pastor and pastor in the Asked if he is concerned about the “Bishop Brennan brings to his new tees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic archdiocese until Pope John Paul II Catholic Church’s future amid the dif- diocese vast administrative experience Bishops. He also served as chaplain for appointed him as its auxiliary bishop ficulties surrounding it, he said, “The and skill, a wonderful priestly heart, the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Nassau in 1999. In July 2002, he became rec- church survives through the Holy Spirit and a deep pastoral passion to serve the County and says Mass regularly for the tor and vice president of the St. Paul and through the presence of Our Lord. church tirelessly. The priests, deacons, Dominican Sisters of Amityville, New Seminary School of Divinity of the … We have to follow the lead of the religious and faithful of the Diocese of York, who taught him in elementary University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Holy Spirit, even though sometimes it’s Columbus will very quickly see what and high school, and for the Franciscan Minnesota. going to be very difficult, sometimes a blessing they have in Bishop Bren- sisters of Allegany, New York. He was appointed the 11th bishop of we’re going to have to take difficult nan,” Bishop Perez said in a message The oldest of five children, he has Columbus on Oct. 14, 2004, by John steps, sometimes we’re going to have responding to Bishop Brennan’s ap- two brothers, two sisters and 14 nieces Paul II, replacing Bishop Griffin, who to face some hard truths. … There’s a pointment. and nephews. He was raised in Lin- retired as bishop for health reasons af- certain confidence that comes in know- A message from Bishop John Bar- denhurst, New York, where his parents ter 21 years as the diocese’s spiritual ing that the Holy Spirit will guide us to res of Rockville Centre said Bishop still reside. He earned a bachelor’s shepherd. Bishop Campbell was in- the truth and help us to live that truth Brennan “has a blend of holiness, mis- degree in mathematics and comput- stalled at St. Joseph Cathedral on Jan. together with one another.” sionary fire, humility, intelligence and er science from St. John’s University 13, 2005. He said he was named after St. Rob- pastoral experience that will serve the in New York City and studied for the He served as chairman of the U.S. ert Bellarmine, a Jesuit scholar and re- mission of the Catholic Church of the priesthood at the Seminary of the Im- Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Com- former of the 16th century, whom he Diocese of Columbus in an extraordi- maculate Conception in Huntington, mittee on the Diaconate from 2004 to described as “a man of great wisdom nary way.” New York. 2006, and wrote the foreword to the in troubled times who had the ability Bishop Brennan was born on June Bishop Campbell said after the news USCCB’s directory on the formation, to make people look deeper into ques- 7, 1962, in the Bronx, New York, and conference that he’s unsure of what he ministry and life of permanent deacons. tions, rather than just have knee-jerk was ordained a priest of the Rockville will do in retirement. “It’s the first time Among his many community activ- reactions.” The bishop said other fa- Centre diocese on May 27, 1989. He I’ve done it, so we’ll see,” he said. ities, he is on the boards of Ohio Do- vorite saints of his are St. Agnes, af- was first assigned to St. Patrick Church He is a native of Elmira, New York, minican University, Mother Angeline ter whom the cathedral of his diocese in Smithtown, New York. In 1994, he and the second of six children of the McCrory Manor, the Catholic Founda- is named, and St. Oscar Romero, the was appointed secretary to the bishop late Edward and Dorothy Campbell. tion, the Kinder Women’s Care Center bishop and martyr from El Salvador and served three bishops of Rockville He earned a bachelor’s degree in his- and the Pontifical College Josephinum, whose recent canonization was cele- Centre from then until 2002. He was tory and foreign language from St. where he is vice chancellor. brated with enthusiasm by the large selected as a prelate of honor by Pope Lawrence University in Canton, New The Diocese of Columbus, found- Salvadoran community in the Rock- John Paul II, with the title of monsi- York, in 1965 and obtained his mas- ed in 1868, consists of 23 counties ville Centre diocese. gnor, in 1996. ter’s degree in 1967 and doctorate in in central and southern Ohio and has Bishop Brennan said he never had He has been vicar general and mod- history in 1973 from Ohio State Uni- 105 parishes and a population of 2.64 been to Columbus until now, imme- erator of the curia for the diocese since versity. Before beginning his studies million, of whom 252,103, a little less diately following that response with 2002. He was appointed pastor of St. for the priesthood in 1976, he was a than 10 percent, are Catholic. The Di- Ohio State University’s “O-H, I-O” Mary of the Isle Church in Long Beach, history professor at the Pontifical Col- ocese of Rockville Centre, founded in cheer to show his readiness to adapt to New York, in 2010, serving there until lege Josephinum from 1967 to 1969 1957, has 134 parishes in its two Long the city. He also said he had become his ordination as auxiliary bishop. He and at California State University-San Island counties. It has a population of somewhat familiar with the state of resides at Our Lady of Peace Church Bernardino from 1970 to 1976. 2.85 million, of whom 1.53 million, or Ohio through staying in touch with a in Lynbrook, New York. After studying at the St. Paul (Min- more than 50 percent, are Catholic. It is former colleague, Bishop Nelson Pe- He has served on the board of direc- nesota) Seminary, he was ordained the eighth-largest diocese in the United rez of Cleveland. Bishops Brennan tors of Catholic Health Services of Long a priest of the Archdiocese of St. States in terms of population. Local news and events Diocesan youth events will be on consecutive days Two annual events sponsored by the son High School, 99 E. Cooke Road. of evangelization; sharing the truth Hall ([email protected]) at the diocesan Office of Youth and Young The theme for the events will be of the Gospel and engaging the faith youth and young adult ministries of- Adult Ministries for middle- and “Strengthened and Sent,” featuring of audience members through story, fice (614-241-2565) or Holly Jo Mon- high-school students will take place presentations by speaker Jon Konz and worship and consultation,” he said. nier at (614) 390-8653 or hollyjo. on consecutive days this year. music by the Station 14 praise band. He has partnered with parishes, dio- [email protected]. The Bosco Bash for sixth- to After a decade of experience in ceses and ministries throughout the Organizers of the events said they eighth-graders will be from 2 to 8 live performance and professional Midwest for many seminars, camps still need volunteers to assist at both. p.m. Saturday, March 9, followed by ministry, Konz has seen firsthand the and retreats. If you are interested in providing help, the diocesan youth conference for longing all hearts have to encounter The cost is $30 per youth and adult go to https://www.signupgenius.com/ ninth- to 12th-grade students from 10 something lasting and real. “God has participant for each event. For more go/20F0B4EACAF29A5F94-youth. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10. Both placed in my heart a call to help in- information, contact Sean Robinson will be at Columbus Bishop Watter- dividuals and churches in the process ([email protected]) or Mike See local news, Page 15 Catholic Times 6 February 10, 2019 Properties of Eucharist; do miscarried children go to heaven? I firmly believe that at Mass But the miscarried child has had, of the Eucharist becomes Christ’s course, no chance to ask for the sac- Qbody and blood. But here’s what Question & Answer rament. A few paragraphs later, the I don’t understand: Why then do the catechism says, “Indeed, the great properties of the bread and wine still Father Kenneth Doyle mercy of God who desires that all affect people – for example, those Catholic News Service men should be saved, and Jesus’ ten- with wheat allergies or alcoholics? derness toward children which caused (Danville, Indiana) him to say ‘Let the children come to stead the glorified presence of Christ. carriage, no matter how early in the me, do not hinder them,’ allow us to Not surprisingly, this is a bit dif- So committed was Jesus to this cen- pregnancy, her unborn baby goes to hope that there is a way of salvation ficult to explain: It is, after all, a tral truth that in the sixth chapter of heaven – but I am wondering what the for children who have died without mystery of our faith – a miracle John’s Gospel, even when some of his church’s view is on this. (As a woman baptism” (No. 1261). A followers abandoned Christ because of Christ’s doing – and there is noth- who has experienced a miscarriage, I When an infant is baptized, the in- ing else to which it can be compared. of this teaching, Jesus let them walk would find great comfort in knowing fant makes no personal profession of But it is nevertheless a core belief away and did not say, “Wait, we’re that I will be reunited someday with faith; instead, it is left to the parents of the Catholic faith that the bread only talking about symbols.” my baby in heaven.) (State College, and godparents to voice their desire and wine are changed at Mass into For those with wheat allergies or Pennsylvania) to have the child christened. Why the body and blood of Christ, some- for alcoholics, the church does make wouldn’t the same logic prevail in thing celebrated and proclaimed by provision for the use of low-gluten I suppose that a theological pur- the case of a miscarriage? Had the hundreds of millions throughout the hosts and for “mustum” (grape juice ist might say that there is no de- child been carried to term, the parents world since the evening of the Last in which fermentation has begun but Afinitive church position on the would certainly have had the child Supper when Jesus said, “This is my has been suspended). Still there are ultimate fate of a miscarried child. baptized, so why wouldn’t a merciful body. ... This is my blood.” those for whom even trace amounts But from many things that the God who reads hearts consider that A bit of Thomistic philosophy might of gluten or alcohol can be harmful. church has, in fact, taught in its offi- intention sufficient? help: What the church believes is that They may opt to receive under only cial documents, it seems reasonable to Be comforted and at peace: I think the “substance” (deepest reality) of one species, and the church teaches assume that the child is in heaven. The it’s quite likely that you will meet the bread and wine is changed but the that Jesus is wholly present under ei- Catechism of the Catholic Church your child in heaven. “accidents” (physical attributes) are ther one. says, “Baptism is necessary for salva- not. In other words, with the priest’s tion for those to whom the Gospel has Questions may be sent to Father words of consecration, what contin- I know that life begins at con- been proclaimed and who have had Kenneth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@ ues to look, taste and feel like bread ception. So I want to believe the possibility of asking for this sac- gmail.com and 30 Columbia Circle and wine have actually become in- Qthat when a woman has a mis- rament” (No. 1257). Drive, Albany NY 12203. man of the year, continued from Page 2 here in central Ohio,” Hartge said. church-related books and Catholic Hartge enthroned the Sacred Heart and hundreds of us are responding,” This led to opportunities to work blogs. “With a seminarian in the fami- of Jesus in his home in 2013 and said Hartge said. “Perpetual Adoration … with the diocesan Catholic Men’s Con- ly, I became more acutely aware of the nothing has given him and Judeen requires the commitment to round- ference, St. Gabriel Radio, the March looming shortage of priests and the more satisfaction than their work the-clock holy hours before the for Life, Back in His Arms Again, the rather daunting outlook for the work- with Sacred Heart Columbus con- exposed Blessed Sacrament. What a men’s luncheon club, Sacred Heart load that I imagined Mike would face ducting enthronements. The Hartges great blessing it is that so many have Columbus and other organizations. in the future, as many of our priests have witnessed the enthronement for made that commitment.” “All these experiences, or more arrive at retirement age,” Hartge said. 40 families, with another half-dozen Before Bishop Frederick Campbell properly, the enthusiastic Catholics “I figured that 10 or 15 years down coming up in the next few weeks. presented Hartge with the Man of who I have encountered in these the road, he would probably have to “From the day we enthroned the Sa- the Year award, fellow St. Matthew experiences, have helped me to see serve multiple parishes as pastor.” That cred Heart … we have found ourselves parishioner Steve Davis and Father more clearly the work that Jesus per- time came much sooner than expect- more open to the graces, blessings Hartge spoke on his behalf. forms through his church,” he said. ed. Father Hartge, who was ordained and consolations that the Lord spoke Davis described him as “a won- Hartge, 64, said there were two in 2015, began his priestly career as about in his appearances to St. Marga- derful friend, a pillar of an example catalysts for “this sudden burst of en- parochial vicar of a three-parish cluster ret Mary Alacoque in the 1600s,” he of a Catholic gentleman who shines hanced engagement in the faith.” One and was appointed pastor of the Perry said. “Our devotional life together has his light on others and leads through was a job situation he described as consortium this past July. grown and we find that those inevitable example.” Davis said Hartge inspired “my first major career pothole.” The Hartge’s “career pothole” ulti- bumps in the road of any marriage are him to enthrone the Sacred Heart in other was the decision by his son Mi- mately led to another opportunity more easily tolerated.” his own home, and that starting the chael – now Father Michael Hartge, for him to serve the church. He has “With the steady proliferation of day with prayer and reflection in front pastor of the Perry County Consor- been business manager for the last Eucharistic Adoration throughout of the Sacred Heart image has greatly tium of Parishes in New Lexington, five years at Columbus St. Patrick the diocese, particularly Perpetual improved his life in many ways. Crooksville, Corning and Junction Church, the site of the luncheon Adoration in a handful of parishes, Father Hartge said he first came to City – to enter the seminary. club’s monthly meetings, following there is no doubt that Jesus’ Sacred a true appreciation of his father while These events also led him to start a long career in shopping center Heart is reaching out, calling to us, going to daily Mass and read more management. offering strength to face these trials, See man of the year, Page 8 February 10, 2019 Catholic Times 7

THE EVERYDAY CATHOLIC Making space one book at a time By Rick Jeric So why marriage? Grace in the Moment February is a good month to celebrate marriage. Mary Van Balen We tend to focus on love, since it has Valentine’s Day right in the middle. It begins with our friend the groundhog, and he lets us know how much Sometimes the simplest of chores writing? Which ones open windows on longer winter will last. It ends on the 28th, but become prayer. It’s about paying atten- the world that give me a fresh perspec- every four years, we love it so much we add a 29th tion and being present to the moment. tive so compelling that I return again day. My mom’s birthday is the 15th, and one of my all-time favorite That’s what wisdom teachers always and again for the view? These are the co-workers has a birthday on the 16th. And my poor older sister only have said, whether they were early books I want close at hand. gets to celebrate her birthday every four years as a leap year baby. At Christian monks living in the Egyp- And which books have done their least we have some things to celebrate in these cold and dreary days tian desert or a contemporary Buddhist work by laying a foundation, getting between Christmas and Easter. Love is in the air in February, and that is monk like Thich Nhat Hanh; a Sufi me through grad school, providing di- certainly a big part of marriage. Of course, it is not the only piece. It is poet like Rumi or a modern poet like version, or nourishing me in a place I Mary Oliver. Jesus told us the king- no longer inhabit? These books can go. hard work, yet so rewarding. dom of God is within, is now. This Answering the questions requires Despite the rewards, why get married at all? We have a lot of great ex- moment. I guess I just didn’t think that thought and prayer. It calls for discern- amples and role models in solid marriages for many years. We also have applied to moving bookcases around ment and, eventually, willingness to let the same for those who choose to simply live together. So why mar- in my apartment. go. Not just of books, but of paths not riage? And if you do get married, what does it matter who the bride and But here I am (and have been for taken. Of hurts. Of the illusion that ev- groom are? We just want everyone to be happy and love one another. I weeks), sitting with boxes and piles of ery path needs tried, or that broad and think we all know the answers to these questions theologically and by books. And, as it turns out, with God. I shallow is better than narrow and deep. natural law. The importance and significance of the sacrament of mar- switched my bedroom and office, giv- So far, I’ve gotten rid of three large riage is paramount. The priest witnesses the marriage of a husband and ing the office more space and a guest bags of books. I may be close to the end wife as they marry one another, while pledging their love and fidelity bed. Kind, young (read strong and en- of this task. A couple of boxes remain, through their vows before God. The priest is the representative of Jesus thusiastic) neighbors helped with mov- but they are filled with as much paper Christ Himself. We cannot just go off on our own and have a “deeply ing furniture, but I alone could put the and small items as with books. This personal” relationship with Jesus. We crave that kind of prayerful rela- mess back together. particular prayer is drawing to a close. tionship, but we are also part of a community of faith and believers. We I love books. Getting rid of any one I’ve heard people talk about down- cannot go off individually and jump in a river or pool and ask God to of them is a major decision, even ones sizing to a smaller house or serious- baptize us. We cannot eat bread and drink wine while praying in earnest barely read or languishing on a bot- ly simplifying their living space. It tom shelf out of sight. You never know wasn’t easy, but resulted in a sense of that it becomes a symbolic representation of Jesus at the Last Supper. when it will emerge as just the one you freedom. I’m feeling that. My newly We cannot just get focused and pray directly to God for the forgiveness need. That’s what I usually tell myself. organized office provides ready space of our serious sins. We need the priest as God’s conduit. I recently asked But I’ve been determined not to put to sketch and paint and explore the a priest who has spent many years in seminaries what he missed most all those books back. It’s time for sort- prayerfulness of art. Before, the chore about being in a parish, and he said he missed hearing confessions. Not ing, and not just the books. Choosing of clearing a space for the activity dis- only is there healing and reconciliation, but also the empathy, guidance which to keep and which to share with couraged it. and love of the priest. The world needs love, and it all starts with the others presented an opportunity to re- Surprisingly, I find looking at shelves love of a husband and wife and the resulting family. The love of a mar- flect on where I’ve been, where I am, that aren’t solidly packed with books is ried husband and wife is forever. Every fight, every criticism, every and how open I am to what lies ahead. restful. I appreciate the visual space. And slip-up in language, every selfish act, every angry outburst, every sin, As a writer and lifelong student, books while cleaning out space on the shelves, and even any separation is overcome by forgiveness first, followed by provide a sort of map of my journey, I was also cleaning out space within. an even stronger bond. It is truly love over rationalization. starting with high school and wending Switching rooms has become a So why marriage? What are the expectations and responsibilities? We its way through the twists and turns of mini-retreat that helped me make inner can say it is all about love and fidelity, having and holding, richer or a life. The collection is eclectic, to say space so the Divine within has room poorer, in sickness and in health. Sacrifice – it is just so difficult to the least, with a book on the rituals of the to stretch and move. Without so much Lakota sacred pipe sharing shelf space clutter, perhaps I’ll be better able to set our egos aside and become martyrs. Yes, we give our lives for our with Madeleine L’Engle, Biblical com- feel the stirrings. spouse. That is one huge challenge. So why marriage? The greatest, mentaries, and The Nature of Cape Cod. All those wisdom teachers were most important answer is that we do whatever it takes to get one another The process has been an examen of right, and Jesus wasn’t kidding: God is to Heaven. Eternal life with our God is the only thing greater than an sorts. with us now, in the moment, whatever earthly lifetime in love with our spouse. When we are married, the two Which books have helped me encoun- and wherever it is. When we are pres- become one flesh. It stands to reason that if we cannot get one another ter the Holy One, to be more present to ent to it, we are changed. as spouses to Heaven, then we have failed the sacrament itself. Pray for the moment? Which ones bring deep all couples, married or not. Pray for the strength of the sacrament. And joy or help me engage with the world © 2018 Mary van Balen. Visit van pray that the answer to the question “Why marriage?” becomes the most and my journey? Which ones contain Balen’s blog at http://www.maryvan- sought-after of all desires. knowledge and wisdom that inform my balen.com/the-scallop. Catholic Times 8 February 10, 2019 Art, truth and sacred conversation By Robert A. Gervasi, PhD to be called the Annalena altarpiece. mission of Ohio Dominican Universi- central to the university’s curriculum, President, Ohio Dominican University Prior to Fra Angelico, during the ty as a community of learners – and even as we develop innovative profes- Middle Ages, saints in church frescos the Church itself as the people of God. sional programs to respond to emerg- Among all the holy men and women and altarpieces were most often de- All real learning ultimately is derived ing needs in the workforce and in so- in the history of the Dominican Order, picted in separate, individual frames, from Truth itself – “the Way, the Truth ciety. At the root of all these efforts is one of the most inspired and inspiring sometimes arranged thematically but and the Life.” All subjects and all pro- a commitment to sacred conversation, is Blessed John of Fiesole, popularly not interacting with one another. In a fessions are opportunities to see the in which all persons are treated with known as Fra Angelico, whose feast bold departure from this tradition, Fra Word Made Flesh in our work and in dignity and respect. day is Feb. 18. The “Angelic Friar” Angelico in the Annalena altarpiece our world and How wonderful it would be if all (circa 1400-1455) was a magnificent- painted a group of saints conversing to respond with ly gifted artist whose paintings and with one another in a single, horizon- lives commit- frescos on Christian themes graced tal frame, with the Blessed Mother ted to justice the churches of early Renaissance It- and Christ Child in the center of the and compas- aly. His work continues to evoke awe piece as the focus of the saints’ atten- sion. and admiration among viewers today, tion. Art historians call this artistic The core regardless of their knowledge of art pattern a sacra conversazione, or “sa- invitation of history or even their faith commitment. cred conversation.” Catholic edu- As an artist, Fra Angelico was him- Bearing the Dominican motto in cation is to see self inspired by the “Angelic Doctor,” mind, we might say the saints are con- every person St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), the templating the Word Made Flesh – the and therefore great Dominican teacher, preacher and central reality of Christian experience every conver- patron saint of Catholic universities. – and sharing their own experience sation as sa- (St. Thomas’ feast day is just a few of that truth with one another: con- cred. At Ohio weeks earlier, on Jan. 28.) Fra Angelico templare et contemplata aliis tradere. Dominican is sometimes thought of as translating Indeed, the truth is made manifest by University, not into compelling visual form the vision the very sharing. In the words of the only do we pre- of truth and spirituality that St. Thomas great Dominican friar and theologian pare students expressed in words and ideas. Edward Schillebeeckx, “The truth is very well for One of St. Thomas’ most famous not to be found in a system, but in a successful ca- expressions from his Summa Theolo- dialogue.” reers, we also giae became a core motto of the Do- For subsequent artists, as well as encourage stu- minican Order and also is the motto Fra Angelico’s Annalena altarpiece, painted in about 1440. Fra Angelico himself, the “sacred dents to devel- of Ohio Dominican University: “To Photo courtesy WikiArt conversation” became a convention op as persons contemplate truth and to share with in Renaissance art, with the choice of of character and others the fruits of this contempla- saints and central subject adapted for compassion. We are all children of discourse in our society reflected a tion” (contemplare et contemplata specific occasions or to honor specif- God – saints in the making – thanks to similar commitment, whether in the aliis trader). Implicit in this saying is ic patrons. The postures of the saints the Word Made Flesh. media, in the halls of government, on the conviction that contemplation and also became more fluid and interac- The integration of reason and faith social media, or simply in the super- action go hand in hand, especially in tive. The consistent thread is that the go hand in hand in this ongoing sacred market line. How wonderful it would engagement with other people. “communion of saints” – engaged and conversation, and that is why all un- be if each of us treated every person Fra Angelico shared St. Thomas’ con- dergraduates at Ohio Dominican take as a child of God, endowed with an viction and, in a church near Florence interacting – reflects and magnifies some philosophy and theology cours- eternal destiny. That is the vision of around 1440, expressed it with revolu- the truth they contemplate. es. That also is why the traditional joy and celebration that animated Fra tionary innovation in a work that came In a very real sense, the image of the “sacred conversation” reflects the humanities, arts and sciences remain Angelico. May it animate all of us! man of the year, continued from Page 6 cleaning the St. Matthew Church base- children: Dr. Frank Hartge IV, serving ceeded by Auxiliary Bishop Robert people. ment in high school and discovering an with the Navy at Walter Reed National Brennan of the Diocese of Rockville The club also presented the bishop old picture of a Cub Scout Pinewood Military Medical Center in Bethes- Centre, New York. with a lifetime membership card, Derby in which he participated. His da, Maryland; Margaret Hartge, who John Schechter, a past president of with Schechter saying “You’ll never father was in the background, “and it teaches religion at Columbus Bishop the luncheon club, closed the meeting have to pay for one of our lunches” suddenly occurred to me what kind of Hartley High School; and Joseph with a surprise presentation of a desk and noting that the club actually has sacrifice Catholic men make to raise Hartge, a research assistant for an eco- clock to Bishop Campbell “in recogni- no members. their families,” he said. nomics professor at Yale University. tion of his extraordinary service to the It began in 1940 with a group of “They say children resemble their par- The award presentation took place diocese.” Schechter noted that in 14 Catholic men who gathered informal- ents, and I hope I can one day resemble on Friday, Feb. 1, one day after Bish- years as spiritual shepherd of the dio- ly for lunch after practicing the First Dad’s spirit, his faith and sincere, deep, op Campbell announced that Pope cese, the bishop has ordained 39 priests Friday devotion of going to Mass abiding trust in the Lord. My father is Francis had accepted the letter of res- and 49 deacons, welcomed more than to honor the Sacred Heart, and has the greatest example of a Catholic man ignation the bishop was required by 3,400 people into the Catholic Church continued through eight decades. in my life,” Father Hartge said. canon law to submit upon reaching at the annual diocesan Rite of Election, The club established the Catholic The Hartges have three other grown age 75. Bishop Campbell will be suc- and confirmed more than 50,000 young Man of the Year honor in 1957. February 10, 2019 World Marriage Day, Sunday, February 10 Catholic Times 9 “I want what they have” By Catherine Suprenant riage preparation arose, it was Tim who is instead to withdraw inward toward Natalie’s favorite thing about being Marriage Prep Coordinator jumped at the opportunity. He ended a selfish independence. Tim illustrated married to Joe is how involved he is Diocesan Marriage & Family Life Office up bribing Fran, who enjoyed the ex- this reality, “It’s like you both are pad- in his marriage and family life, loving When we see virtuous, sacrificial perience as an opportunity to “Let the dling a canoe together; it’s when there selflessly in the midst of everything love, a desire stirs in us to do the light shine in our marriage as a visible are rocks and rapids that you both need going on in his job. Joe’s favorite same. This is the power of witness. sign of what couples can be.” She also to paddle as a team.” thing about being married to Natalie, Most people associate Pre-Cana with “is how she leans on Christ and calls us both to pray, and how selfless she is engaged couples. And it’s true – the in her own ambitions,” he said. Pre-Cana day is filled with about 50 Together, they discovered the power couples and led by an engaged woman of God’s plan for marriage, specifical- (myself). However, the beating heart ly the creative aspect, and they came of the program is the team of married to embrace NFP as a loving response couples who have felt the call to share to God’s plan. Because of the power their marriage with the engaged cou- of this teaching, they are excited to ples who are preparing for marriage. share it. In our culture, the number of broken “When we teach NFP, we have con- marriages can make joyful witnesses fidence that we are offering the best few and far between for some young couples. Pre-Cana is an opportunity for couples – God’s plan in coopera- for engaged couples to get a rare peek tion with God’s design of the human into the lives of real couples’ growth body and the complementarity of men in love in the sacrament of marriage. and women, not something dependent Vulnerability, joy, humor, and some- on what this or that person says,” they times tears fill these narratives. said. The volunteers come from a variety Stories like theirs prompt couples Joe and Natalie Pardi of Columbus St. Andrew Church, shown with two of their children, at Pre-Cana to say, “I want what they of ages, backgrounds and personali- help prepare couples for marriage. Photo courtesy diocesan Marriage and Family Life Office ties, and they have beautiful journeys have.” However, these couples insist to share. I hope you get a taste of the that they receive as much as they give. said that the ministry causes them to Another couple, Joe and Natalie Par- Pre-Cana day through experiencing It must be the power of remembering re-evaluate and strengthen their own di of Columbus St. Andrew Church, some of their stories. God’s love and grace throughout the relationship. became Pre-Cana presenters and Nat- Tim and Fran Keller of Columbus St. course of their marriage journey! One of the most inspiring themes in ural Family Planning teachers after a Elizabeth Church, have been serving Pre-Cana is just one way to witness their testimony is how they have grown striking conversion to NFP. engaged couples for 27 of the 31 years to the power of the sacrament of mar- to embrace change and its challenges Joe first heard of Natalie when his they have been married. Early on, they riage. If anyone reading this article has with gratitude. They advise couples to uncle told him he should meet the fam- met a couple in marriage ministry that the desire to possibly volunteer for this lean into their unity in difficult times ily’s pretty babysitter. Now their love made Fran say, “I found myself want- particular ministry, reach out to me at and benefit from the choice to love story includes three adorable kids and ing to be like them.” However, when [email protected] or each other. In these times, the tendency Natalie’s conversion to Catholicism. the opportunity to volunteer in mar- 614-241-2560 extension 2. Couple’s love can bless, inspire others By Catherine Suprenant This vivid, transforming power of is unmistakable. Just as the missions of lives changed by starting a family, and Marriage Prep Coordinator marriage for the couple and the world those in the priesthood or religious life in the process, they have become bet- Diocesan Marriage & Family Life Office is alien to our cultural understanding of are an overflow of the graces embraced ter people. These sacrifices are felt as marriage. As polls indicate, marriage and lived by those individuals, so does blessings to the following generations. As the marriage preparation coor- generally is chosen as a way to achieve a marriage shaped by God bear abun- There have been marriages in my dinator for the Diocese of Columbus, love and happiness. dant fruit that will remain. life that have provided a home for me I run the Pre-Cana program, which In our secular view of marriage, a Let me name some of these graces when I needed a warm welcome. There brings me into contact with hundreds merely human emphasis on feeling in flowing from this beautiful sacrament have been marriages around me that of engaged couples. They come with love falls short of our desires for love, that have inspired me to choose mar- have inspired me to sacrifice myself, optimism and expectation toward mar- as evidenced by the decreasing num- riage as my vocation. I’m most grate- like that of the old man I see at Mass riage. bers of people marrying or staying ful to have the witness of my parents’ each day who prays for his wife and My job is to invite them to see that married. collaborative, committed marriage brings the Eucharist back to her. the beauty and sacrifices of their mar- However, Christ comes with good through every obstacle life has thrown I’ve seen a couple at my parish reach riage are not just for them. In the sacra- news to all who thirst for more! God their way. Their witness to the strength out to those on the margins and make ment of marriage, Christ himself takes has truly saved us, not only as individ- of the sacrament has been the best our community more hospitable. And couples on a journey toward holiness uals but also as couples. And this good preparation for marriage I’ve received. these are only direct, visible fruit for and invites them to bear fruit, extend- news of God’s grace is proclaimed My sister and her husband surren- others to witness. How many gifts of ing the gift of their love into the world time and time again in the human rela- dered individual ambitions and pres- and the church. tionships it has transformed. The fruit sures of the outside world to have their See couple’s love, Page 13 Catholic Times 10 World Marriage Day, Sunday, February 10 February 10, 2019 Couples who provide examples of holiness By Tim Puet inspiration to many; and Priscilla and The influence of St. Therese’s fami- any of struggles and losses they en- Catholic Times Reporter Aquila, who were among the first ly life is evident in her descriptions of dured, the Martins were a joyful and Christians and provided needed sup- herself as being “a daughter of heav- happy family. They accepted the pain It may be easy to take marriage port for St. Paul as he spread the mes- en and earth” and her “father’s little as God’s will, and this acceptance al- for granted and overlook its value sage of Jesus throughout Europe and queen.” lowed God to work in their hearts to because it is a state of life to which Asia. St. Therese, the youngest of the nine purify them and make them saintly. most people are called at one time or The Martins were canonized on Oct. Martin children, lived only to age 24, “Not only will they provide help another. 18, 2015, becoming the first spouses dying of tuberculosis in 1897. Her and intercession from heaven, their But at its best, marriage provides in the church’s history to be declared a witness to the world of the posi- saints as a couple. They were married tive impact of lasting love, not only from 1858 until Zelie’s death in 1877, between a husband and wife, but be- and had seven daughters and two tween the spouses and God. sons. Five of the daughters, including As Pope Francis put it on Tuesday, Therese, became religious sisters; one daughter died at age 5 ½; the other daughter and both sons lived for less than a year. Louis and Zelie had successful businesses; he was a watchmaker and she made wedding dresses and other items from lace. Suprenant, who will be married later this year, said she found her own wedding dress with Zelie’s spiritual help. “I’d been look- ing for months and couldn’t find the type of dress I wanted,” she said. “Be- cause of Zelie’s background, I began praying to her, and it didn’t take long before I found something suitable and just my size.” “The Martins were very devout,” Suprenant said. “In fact, they wanted to live a celibate life, but their con- fessor said God called them to have children, live a pious family life and raise their family for the glory of God. Chiara Petrillo, whose example of ac- Their example highlights the gift of cepting God’s will in choosing life for her marriage to the world as a vocation.” children has inspired many people. She is a Louis and Zelie did not have an candidate for canonization. CNA photo easy life. “Besides the children who died young, Zelie had miscarriages Jan. 29, in a speech before the Roman and died of breast cancer when she Rota, the Vatican’s marriage court, was only 45 years old. Louis had Alz- “Truly, many Christian spouses are a heimer’s disease and died in 1894 silent homily for everyone.” after suffering greatly,” including a Praising the unsung heroism of three-year stay in a psychiatric hospi- many Catholic couples, the pope said tal. “Yet in spite of their troubles, their that as they live “in generous unity faith remained strong,” Suprenant and with faithful love,” they are “a said. Louis “was thankful for his daugh- Priscilla and Aquila, who were helpers of St. Paul in the early church, first in Corinth and precious pastoral help to the church” then traveling to Ephesus, where they continued to work with Paul’s companion Timothy. and offer everyone “an example of ters’ religious vocations, but had to give his family to God as a sacrifice. Pope Francis mentioned them in a speech to the Roman Rota on Jan. 29 as examples of true love.” love and marital fidelity. Image from OrthodoxMonasteryIcons.com Catherine Suprenant of the dioc- He accepted God’s will even as it esan Office of Marriage and Family broke his heart to lose his wife and Life said role models for this type of daughters,” writes Cassandra Hack- surviving sisters lived into their 70s story can bring relief and acceptance couple include Sts. Louis and Zelie stock of Catholic News Agency. and 80s. But through her autobiogra- to those in the world who are hurt, Martin, the parents of St. Therese of “It is a great, great honor for me that phy, The Story of a Soul, and her “Lit- grieving, and traumatized. St. Therese Lisieux; Chiara and Enrico Petrillo, the Good Lord desires to take all of tle Way” of spirituality, Therese, who herself said that she would spend a 21st-century Italian couple whose my children. If I had anything better, I was canonized in 1925, has influenced her heaven doing good on earth and faith despite the loss of two children would not hesitate to offer it to him,” millions. would let fall a shower of roses from and Chiara’s own death has been an he said. Hackstock wrote, “Despite the lit- See couples, Page 11 February 10, 2019 World Marriage Day, Sunday, February 10 Catholic Times 11 couples, continued from Page 10 heaven to help those who suffer and open to life, and in time a third child, after Francesco’s first birthday. from Rome to escape persecution from yet cling to God. Humanity is blessed Francesco, began forming in Chiara’s Enrico now lives as a single father the Roman emperor Claudius. by the wondrous writings and exam- womb. with Francesco, who is seven going Like Paul, the couple were tent- ple of this saintly family.” But as the child was growing inside on eight. Asked if he ever felt anger makers, adding to the close ties be- Like St. Therese, Chiara Petrillo her, something else also was grow- toward God about the death of his tween them and Paul, who lived with lived a short life, but one of great in- ing in her body – a tumor that was wife, he said, “It’s a choice. I could them for a year and a half. All three fluence. She died in 2012 at age 28 found on her tongue and spread to be angry, yes. If you so choose, you then traveled to Ephesus. The cou- of cancer after less than five years of her neck and eyes. Various treatments can make your life decisions with the ple stayed in Ephesus when Paul left, marriage. Suprenant said she has read were proposed, but she refused any Lord, or you can choose to do it with- again establishing a church in their a biography of Petrillo, A Witness to that could endanger Francesco’s life, out God. I’ve never gotten angry, be- home, as Paul notes in his first letter Joy, four times because of its central choosing to delay such procedures un- cause the Lord was in our life and we to the Corinthians. message: “Love is not possessive.” til after his birth. knew that he is a kind father. After Paul had left, a preach- Chiara and Enrico Petril- er named Apollos came to lo’s love story started like Ephesus. Apollos was a a Hallmark Channel movie powerful speaker, but had with a Catholic twist. They an incomplete knowledge of were visiting a Marian shrine Christianity, in that he knew when their eyes met across that Jesus had fulfilled John a crowded hotel room, and the Baptist’s prophecies, but they were immediately at- didn’t knew about the signif- tracted to each other, They icance of Christ’s death and fell in love, broke up several resurrection or of the open- times, got back together, and ing of the church to the Gen- ultimately reached a point tiles. Priscilla and Aquila where they knew they had explained this to him, and in to make a decision about the so doing, ended any confu- future. They went on a walk- sion his preaching may have ing pilgrimage to Assisi, and caused. when it ended, they were en- They are significant for gaged. their hospitality in hosting Then came tragedy. Chi- Paul and allowing their home ara became pregnant twice, to be used for gatherings of first with a daughter, Ma- the early church, their passion ria, then with a son, David. for Christ and their hunger Both times, she and Enrico Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, who in 2015 were the first spouses in Catholic for knowledge of him, and learned their babies would be Church history to be canonized as saints as a couple. Public Domain Image their desire to build others in born with defects. the faith. They are mentioned They were asked if they wanted to He was born healthy, but the joy “Humanly speaking, I would have once more in the Scriptures, in Paul’s have the children aborted, and they resulting from his birth was muted preferred Chiara to be here, so I could second letter to Timothy, who had stood firm in their desire to give life, because delaying her treatment had grow old with her, but at the same taken over leadership of the church In both cases, the children were born, caused the cancer to spread. time, I have this consolation: many in Ephesus, with Priscilla and Aquila baptized immediately, and died within Doctors told Enrico the tumor was children have been born because helping him. about a half-hour of birth. malignant, and he decided to tell her their parents heard Chiara’s testimo- This married couple, despite ap- After losing her first baby, Chiara by breaking the news in front of the ny when our first child was born, and pearing several times in the New Tes- wrote, “The day of Maria’s birth I Blessed Sacrament. Eventually, they they decided to go ahead with their tament, has remained fairly obscure, shall always recall as one of the most embraced each other and renewed pregnancy. This thought fills my heart but Pope Francis recently shone a beautiful days of my life. … The their marriage vows. with gratitude.” light on them. In his Jan. 29 speech amount of time (as parents) does not The night before Chiara’s death, the The cause for her canonization was to the Roman Rota, the pope noted matter, one month, two months, a few priest who was her spiritual director opened on the fifth anniversary of her how the “love and marital fidelity of hours. What matters is that we have throughout her struggle celebrated death. the spouses Aquila and Priscilla were had this gift … and it is something Mass at her home. The reading from “Her life is a great witness for mar- of great comfort for Paul and Apollo.” that can never be forgotten.” Matthew’s Gospel that night included riage as a preparation for heaven and “We ask the Holy Spirit to give to- Writing of David, she compared him the passage “No one lights a lamp to giving way to God’s plan,” Suprenant day to the church priests who are able to his namesake in saying he had de- put it under a basket, but on the lamp- said. “It’s providing me with inspira- to appreciate and value the charisms feated a part of her that was opposed stand, and it gives light to all who are tion and an example as I prepare for of the spouses with a strong faith and to the will of God. She wrote, “I thank in the house.” my own wedding day.” apostolic spirit, such as Aquila and God for my having been defeated by Her priest asked her, “What was Je- Priscilla and Aquila’s story is found Priscilla,” the pope said. my little David. I thank God that the sus’ lampstand?” She answered, “The in the 18th chapter of the Acts of the “The synergy between them and St. Goliath that was inside of me is now Cross.” He said, “Chiara, you are lu- Apostles. They met St. Paul in Corinth Paul was a gift, and an example of finally dead, thanks to David.” minous because you are on the lamp- and became close friends of his. Even- how strong couples, in cooperation Despite the sorrow of losing two stand with Jesus.” She died the next tually, the church in Corinth met in with the clergy, can build up a church children, the couple continued to be day – June 13, 2012, about two weeks their home. They had come to Corinth community,” Suprenant said. Catholic Times 12 World Marriage Day, Sunday, February 10 February 10, 2019 The family’s joyful calling By Stephanie Rapp called to do as a bring new life fruit may be “being strong for friends,” Director family! into their home which was my daughter’s answer Diocesan Marriage & Family Life Office Families, al- by birth, adop- when she was asked how she lived out though unique tion or foster her mission of spreading joy to others. “What is our family’s mission this and special, all care. He calls Regardless of what this looks like for week?” I asked my young kids on the point to God, other families to your family, I pray that we all remain way to Mass one weekend. “How are who is a communion of persons: Fa- care for the elderly, sick, poor or suf- open and receptive to God’s love and we going to share God’s love with ther, Son and Holy Spirit. This “fami- fering. Still others he calls to social jus- live out the joyful calling that He has others?” My four-year-old daugh- ly” of God was born out of the perfect tice efforts or to prayer. Or a family’s given us. ter immediately and enthusiastically love between Father and Son, which is squealed her answer, “Joy!” so powerful that it produced the Holy I paused. Not only was I impressed Spirit! Similarly (although imperfect- with her response, but I was up for the ly), families are born out of the love challenge. What a great way to share between a husband and wife. Married God’s love with a world that is hurt- couples, referred to by Pope Francis ing – not to mention that the “joy of as the heart of the entire family, are the Lord is our strength.” God knows the foundation on which love can we all need His strength to live out grow and thrive. By the grace of the our vocation and call to sainthood! sacrament of marriage and their com- “Okay,” I replied, “This week we are mitment to their vows, husbands and going to focus on being joyful!” wives build families that can be a sign As the week continued, I found my- of God’s unending love in the world. self frequently reflecting on the joy Their fruitfulness starts in their own of our family and how something so home and then expands and in count- simple can change our lives and the less ways makes God’s love present in lives of those around us. Mother The- society. resa once said “Joy is a net of love The fruit of each family will be by which you can catch souls” – and different. God calls some families to A stained-glass window depicts a married couple’s union. catching souls is exactly what we are CNS photo/Zita Ballinger Fletcher When the beauty of marriage hurts By Keith F. Luscher to feel and exhibit almost a disdain ed us with this hunger that only He and are here for you. Even if you have for marriage. I recall a friend casually can fill, and he responds by inviting not experienced suffering in this way, As we go through this month of asking me, “So, do you think you’ll us into the sacraments of the Church, consider this a gentle reminder to February celebrating the beauty and ever marry again?” My automatic re- one of which is marriage. When God reach out and love those who have. joy of marriage, let us also remember sponse was on the level of “No way!” calls two people to the sacrament of And as for my apparent “disdain” a certain group among us – Catholic I suppose that is normal and part of matrimony, He calls them to give for marriage ... it has been healed by or not—who share this appreciation. the healing process. Indeed, it may themselves completely to each other, the Great Physician. He showed me For this group, however, this appre- serve a healthy purpose to prevent asking them to be a sign of His love that my heart can only find rest in ciation may lead to sadness or even one from falling back too quickly into in the world. The beauty of marriage Him and that He is calling me to the despair. a disastrous “rebound” relationship or is what also makes the anguish of di- vocation of married life, which I will I am referring to those who are ex- marriage. After all, healing takes time vorce all the more real to our brothers be celebrating in the near future. And periencing marital separation and di- ... lots of it. and sisters who experience it. as I prepare to receive the graces that vorce. Since divorce in our culture has However, here is the irony: Over I have heard the experience of di- await me, I realize that the beauty of become so common, including among time, I have come to realize that the vorce likened to losing a limb, a trau- marriage doesn’t hurt any more. Catholics, the anguish it causes those disdain I used to express at the notion ma that never leaves you completely. Keith F. Luscher is a revert to the involved is often trivialized and some- of ever marrying again was rooted in To this I can only attest. It also serves Catholic Church after a 25-year ab- times ignored. my deep desire to do just that. as a reminder to me and to all of us sence. He is soon to be remarried and Separation and/or divorce is pain- It is not my intention to write my that we have a responsibility to love, is an active member of Columbus St. ful, yet the pain can be difficult for story onto that of others, yet the wis- shepherd and reach out to those in our Catharine Church and a co-founder someone to comprehend without hav- dom of St. Augustine tells me that my parishes and communities who are of Non Solum Columbus (Divorced- ing experienced it himself or herself. story is not unique. This wisdom is experiencing it. We must allow Christ CatholicColumbus.org), an aposto- I know this from my own experience. revealed in what is perhaps Augus- to use us in helping bring hope and late and pastoral community of Cath- Before I went through a divorce many tine’s most celebrated quote, “Thou healing to our hurting neighbors and olic men and women, lay leaders and years ago, I remember knowing sev- hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and ensure they continue to feel that they clergy dedicated to providing pastoral eral people who had been divorced. In our hearts are restless until they rest have a place in our church, lest they support, love and practical guidance hindsight, I was not nearly as aware in Thee.” leave, which happens every day. for fellow Catholics who are experi- of, or sensitive to, their pain as I wish Here, St. Augustine is saying that in So if you have experienced divorce encing or have experienced the trau- I had been. our hearts, there is an EMPTINESS in your life and the pain continues, ma of marital separation or divorce. When I became divorced, I began that God placed there on purpose so please know that you are not alone. He can be reached at keith.luscher@ we will seek Him out. God has gift- Your God and your church love you gmail.com or at (614) 205-0830. February 10, 2019 World Marriage Day, Sunday, February 10 Catholic Times 13 It’s time to share the church’s best-kept secret By Jennifer Fullin Natural Family Planning is some- judged, or be unprepared to respond point; instead share your own unique Diocesan NFP Coordinator times called the church’s best-kept to cynics. I know, because I am one NFP story. Bridge the gap from NFP secret. Since NFP respects the of those who fears to speak out about as an unreachable standard to some- Why can’t I be more like my hus- love-giving and life-giving natures NFP. That’s problematic, since I am thing that is relatable and doable. Be band? Frank recently told me how of marriage, faithful Catholic couples the diocesan coordinator for NFP. I open to talking about NFP in unlike- (once again) he had talked with some- may use NFP for family planning in spend my working hours promoting ly venues such as the grocery store, one he’d met about Natural Family good conscience. and teaching NFP, yet my heart is in a dental checkup, or even – as in the Planning, aka NFP. Over a business NFP is not just “Catholic birth con- my throat every time I speak about it case of my husband – at a bar. Listen lunch, an acquaintance had shared trol” – it is a conscious lifestyle that for the first time to someone. to others’ concerns and respond truth- that he and his wife were struggling can enrich the bond between hus- If, like me, you are convinced of the fully, sharing the struggles of NFP as to conceive a child, so Frank told him band and wife. NFP requires mutu- blessings of Natural Family Planning well as its joys. Invite the Holy Spirit about NFP’s success in assisting cou- al responsibility for family planning, yet struggle to share it with others, here to guide your conversation! ples to achieve pregnancy. encouraging communication and fos- are some suggestions taken from Katie Speaking the truth about Natural Previously, Frank had suggested to tering respect, maturity and generosi- Waldrow’s article “Everyday Evange- Family Planning takes grace and cour- a female co-worker who was com- ty – qualities conducive to a long and lization: 6 Ways to Talk More About age, but we are called and capable of plaining about taking the Pill that healthy marriage. Yet clergy, teach- NFP” (Family Foundations, Oct. 28). giving our own NFP witness. Frank maybe she should try giving up the ers, catechists and practicing couples Before starting a conversation about shouldn’t have all the fun of sharing hormones for a more natural method seem reluctant to share the good news NFP, learn more about what it is and the church’s best kept secret! of family planning – one that has no of NFP. why the church teaches it. A good Recommended reading: The Sin- side effects and minimal cost. How While the reasons that people may place to start is our diocesan NFP ner’s Guide to Natural Family Plan- does my husband manage to discuss hesitate to talk about Natural Family webpages at www.columbuscatholic. ning, by Simcha Fisher. For more on such an intimate topic with people he Planning vary, most often it’s because org. Don’t charge into a conversation NFP, contact Fullin at jfullin@colum- of fear. We fear that we will offend, be with an overly pious or scientific view hardly knows?! buscatholic.org or (614) 241-2560. couple’s love, continued from Page 9 love are invested and seen only in later al Disciples, “The grace we receive is generations or in those touched by the directly related to the personal faith, married love of the couple? spiritual expectancy, and hunger with This expanding circle of love and which we approach the sacrament.” If grace is the call of those who have you feel as if your married love has run agreed to enter into the great mystery dry, turn with that hunger to the graces of Christ’s love for the church. of the sacrament. You receive in pro- The sacrament of marriage sends portion to your desire and openness. you, married couples, on a mission. And, in turn, you are expected to give But you are also equipped with an what you have received from the heart abundance of gifts. Sherry Weddell of Christ as a priceless gift to your writes in her book Forming Intention- family, the church and the world.”

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) The Weekday Diocesan Weekly Radio In the sight of the angels I will Bible Readings and Television Mass Schedule: FEB. 10, 2019 sing your praises, Lord F also see the disciples in a boat on oth- MONDAY Genesis 1:1-19 Sunday Mass er occasions, with Jesus sleeping there 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral or with Jesus walking by them on the Psalm 104:1-2a,5-6,10,12,24,35c Father Mark 6:53-56 on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at www. water. Their world and Jesus’ world stgabrielradio.com. Timothy are brought together by their cooper- ation with His grace and by their ac- TUESDAY Hayes Genesis 1:20-2:4a Mass with the Passionist Fathers at 7:30 a.m. on WWHO- ceptance of His guidance. TV (the CW), Channel 53, Columbus. and 10:30 a.m. Our response is not always as it Psalm 8:4-9 Mark 7:1-13 on WHIZ-TV, Channel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable should be. We fail to cooperate fully system for cable channel listing. Isaiah 6:1–2a, 3–8 with what God demands of us, both Psalm 138:1–2, 2–3, 4–5, 7–8 in this world and in our relation to WEDNESDAY 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 Genesis 2:4b-9,15-17 Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, the next. Isaiah gives us the solution Birmingham, Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum Luke 5:1–11 to that problem: to acknowledge that Psalm 104:1-2a,27-30 Mark 7:14-23 Channel 385, Insight Channel 382, or WOW Channel we are unclean persons who are ful- 378). (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). When did it happen for you? Or has ly enmeshed in an unclean world and it happened yet? Can you identify the THURSDAY to wait for the angel, sent by God, to Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at 6:30 moment when you came to the reali- purify us. God takes us where we are, Genesis 2:18-25 zation that you were invited by God Psalm 128:1-5 a.m. on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish but He does not leave us there. Network Channel 250, or DirecTV Channel 305). Himself to do a job, even though you Paul reminds us that “it has been Mark 7:24-30 may feel inadequate to do it? handed on to us as of first importance” We hear the Gospel story of the re- FRIDAY Mass from Massillon St. Mary Church at 10:30 a.m. what the Church of every generation on WILB radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and 89.5), Canton, sponse that Jesus received from Peter has also received: “that Christ died for Genesis 3:1-8 and Andrew, James and John. They Psalm 32:1-2,5-7 heard in Tuscarawas, Holmes, and Coshocton our sins in accordance with the Scrip- counties. left everything to follow Jesus. If only tures; that He was buried; that He was Mark 7:31-37 we could all respond to the Lord’s call raised on the third day in accordance Daily Mass so directly! with the Scriptures; that He appeared SATURDAY But something else was going on Genesis 3:9-24 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Birmingham, to Cephas, then to the Twelve,” and to Ala. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and midnight). See EWTN there. In a time and culture when fam- many others in the first generation of Psalm 90:2-6,12-13 ily was everything, these men were Mark 8:1-10 above; and on I-Lifetv (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Christianity, including St. Paul. Millersburg, Murray City and Washington C.H.; Channel breaking out on their own, leaving be- Christ continues to reveal Himself hind the family business. Before Jesus 125 in Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown and New to us in our day, in Word and Sac- Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); came on the scene, they were doing rament, and in the life we share as what they were supposed to do – fish- Church, the life we are to share with ing at the right time. And when they 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and our children and with any open to hear at www.stgabrielradio.com. finished doing what they had learned the truth. By the grace of God, we from centuries of fishing – fathers are what we are, and His grace to us teaching sons how to do it – they were We pray Week I, Seasonal Proper of the Liturgy of the has not been ineffective. So we preach Hours. cleaning their nets, doing their chores, and so we believe. just as they had been taught. Jesus In our time, we are meant to throw came to them. He entered their world. in our lot with the Church, to risk EDITOR, continued from Page 2 And then He demanded that they all we are on belonging to her and make a decision about entering His. to living according to her teachings. faith, it’s true of every generation,” heard some really very fine things What happened to the fishing busi- There is a cost. Just as the first dis- Bishop Brennan said. “And he says about the parishes and the people ness? Mark’s Gospel happily men- ciples left everything to follow Jesus, the antidote to that is the joy of the who are engaged in church life. tions that Zebedee had some hired we are to let go of our attachments gospel. The joy of the gospel wakes “I think that’s a starting point. We hands. There is no word that they left to this world’s allurements and to set us up and gives us a sense of hope have some very good news that people Zebedee on his own. After the Resur- our sights on the promises God has and direction. And so I’ll often talk are engaged in the life of the church rection, Peter made use of a boat to go made to us. With the prophet Isaiah, fishing, just before his dramatic reha- about that phrase. here in Columbus. we respond, “Here I am, Lord. Send “I find that those two pieces go “That said, forgive me if I sound bilitation with the threefold question me.” With the first disciples of Jesus, about his love for Jesus. So he must very well together. The gospel of like a broken record, there’s nothing we“put out into the deep for a catch” Jesus Christ teaches us something more powerful than joy, the joy of the have had someone to care for the boat so that we too can lead others to faith while he was away. Other indications in Jesus Christ. about truth, and that truth has great gospel. There’s nothing more power- that fishing was still part of their joy in it. And so if we’re to encap- ful than that. Living the gospel with world are there, too. Recall how Jesus sulate how I view the needs of the joy. That’s more profound than any paid the Temple tax for Himself and Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor of Columbus St. Timothy Church. world, and what we as a church need homily I could ever give. So that’s Peter: it was the fish with the coin. We to do, is to proclaim the joy of the where I come from.” gospel of Jesus Christ.” He’s a fan of the New York Mets Living ‘I Do’ – Weekly Marriage Tips As for the needs in Columbus, he and St. John’s University, his alma Laughter is a great marriage builder, releases endorphins and decreases stress. What things make your said, “I’m still learning, but from mater. And he has already learned spouse laugh? Be sure to take note! Make it a mission to give your spouse a stitch in the side tonight. what I’ve heard, we have a really “O-H, I-O,” which will endear him to Diocesan Marriage and Family Life Office good flock here in Columbus. I’ve Buckeyes fans. February 10, 2019 Catholic Times 15 The moral depravity of Andrew Cuomo and friends Writing recently on women seeking New York RHA legalizes the brutal the presidency and the “likability” exercise of raw power over an inno- factor in our politics, Peggy Noonan cent human life. made a tart observation: “There are The Catholic Difference Another facet of this awfulness a lot of male candidates with likabil- George Weigel demands attention: Andrew Cuomo, ity problems. Some, such as Andrew and all pro-“choice” politicians who Cuomo, a three-term governor of a self-identify as Catholics, bespeak large state, are so unlikable they aren’t a massive failure of catechesis and even mentioned as contenders.” mental right. A healthy infant born in than the reversion to barbarism it is. Christian formation in the Church in Without contesting Miss Noonan’s New York State today could have been The gory-body-parts school of pro- the United States. In the face of that point, I’d like to offer an addendum: legally killed yesterday, according to life activism has never appealed to failure, the people of the Church, or- Andrew Cuomo is too morally de- the RHA. And the killing would not me, because women caught in the di- dained and lay, are called to a strin- praved to be the president of the Unit- be pretty. For third-trimester abortions lemma of unplanned pregnancy are gent examination of conscience. ed States – or the governor of New involve either poisoning the unborn looking for friends who will offer When bishops fail to declare, in the York, for that matter. child or collapsing its skull by the gro- them compassion and assistance, not strongest and clearest terms, that sup- Of all the obscenities surrounding tesque procedure known as “dilation force them to watch the obstetrical port for immoral bills such as the New Gov. Cuomo’s Jan. 22 signing of a and extraction.” The mother then gives equivalent of The Texas Chainsaw York RHA puts the legislator or exec- bill whose title (“The Reproductive “birth” to a dead baby who’s been ex- Massacre. But the unprecedented na- utive in a gravely impaired position Health Act”) would make George Or- ecuted in a manner that would revolt ture of the New York RHA demands within the communion of the Church, well gag, the most cringe-inducing anyone with an iota of feeling were that Andrew Cuomo and friends be their dereliction of duty compounds was the signing ceremony itself. You similar violence perpetrated on a dog confronted with the reality of what that catechetical failure. When lay can watch it on YouTube, if you’ve or cat. they wrought and what they celebrate Catholics dodge the abortion issue the stomach for it (https://www.you- I recently met a young man who was – which is the legal butchery of inno- in conversation because it’s too un- tube.com/watch?v=43VhkcIO5Gw). born at 24 weeks of gestation, when cent children. comfortable or might make them look The ceremony is replete with the he weighed a little over a pound. My There are more than 3,300 cri- “conservative” or “anti-feminist,” self-congratulatory political blather young friend was considered a child, a sis pregnancy centers in the United they betray the Gospel and amplify to which many of us have become living member of the human commu- States. They embody the virtue of sol- the catechetical failures of the past inured. What is truly sickening is nity, when he spent months in the neo- idarity by offering women in crisis the and present. the unholy glee with which Cuomo natal intensive care unit of his local life-affirming care of real medicine, Moral depravity stalks the land. signed this sordid bill – a demonic hospital. The New York RHA permits not the death-dealing witchcraft of Calling it such is deemed “extremist” mirth shared by the other miscreants children of the exact same gestational the abortionist. With humane alterna- by United States senators. We all have on the platform with him. age to be surgically chopped up in the tives readily available, it is ludicrous work to do. And we all must summon Just what are these people celebrat- womb (“dilation and curettage”) – and to claim, as Cuomo and friends do, the courage to do it. ing? its sponsors imagine this legal license that access to abortion until birth is The New York RHA declares abor- to dismember a helpless human be- an imperative of justice. Indeed, any George Weigel is Distinguished Se- tion on demand, at any moment in a ing while inflicting excruciating pain such claim makes a mockery of any nior Fellow of the Ethics and Public pregnancy, up to birth, to be a funda- to be a civilizational advance, rather rational concept of justice, for the Policy Center in Washington, D.C. local news, continued from Page 5 cial Services to provide care to more story of how the Dominican Sisters lumbus and send them to Catholic Re- Catholic Social Sevices than 33,000 people each year. The agen- educated young girls, first in Somer- cord Society, 197 E. Gay St., Colum- gala set for March 2 cy strives to take on the toughest issues set and later in Columbus, from their bus OH 43215. There will be a short The annual Spirit of Hope gala of poverty throughout the Diocese of arrival in Ohio in 1832 until the clos- business meeting following the talk. sponsored by Catholic Social Ser- Columbus and build partnerships to ing of the academy in 1966. For more information, contact Finn at vices will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. provide greater service to the commu- McGhee, who lives in Westerville, (614) 268-4166 or [email protected]. Saturday, March 2 in the Walter Com- nity. The Spirit of Hope gala helps CSS is a 1956 graduate of the academy and mons of Columbus St. Charles Prepa- continue this anti-poverty movement. a 1960 graduate of Mount St. Joseph Living Faith Award ratory School, 2010 E. Broad St. For more information, contact Julie University. She was a teacher for 31 nominations sought The event will include a hosted bar, Naproano at [email protected]. years in Columbus Catholic and pub- plated dinner, entertainment by the Har- The Spirituality Network, a multifaith lic schools and has been a profession- organization, is seeking nominations for mony Project choral group, and auc- Catholic Record Society al storyteller for 18 years. She and tion opportunities. Guests are asked to the 28th annual Living Faith Awards. to meet March 10 club chairman J. Michael Finn, Anne The awards recognize layper- dress in formal attire (black tie option- DeVoe, Kathryn Hess and William Mc- al). Tickets are $250, with sponsorships The Catholic Record Society’s quar- sons whose faith is both “lived” and terly meeting will be at 2 p.m. Sun- Ghee published a book, Transplanted “alive” in ways that inspire, challenge available. Registration is transferable, Shamrocks: Recollections of Central but no refunds will be available. day, March 10 at St. Therese’s Retreat and serve. They embody the values of Center, 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus. Ohio’s Irish-Americans, in 2012. peacemaking, tending to the “least of The driving force behind all of A hot lunch will be available for $10 Catholic Social Services’ efforts is Julie McGhee will present “Our these,” caring for creation, and loving Place of Springs With Deep Roots and before the meeting. Reservations are neighbor and self. Spirit – the spirit of hope, the spirit of required by Friday, March 1. Make giving and the Spirit of God. Wide Influence: The Story of St. Mary of the Springs Academy,” telling the checks payable to the Diocese of Co- This same Spirit drives Catholic So- See local news, Page 18 Catholic Times 16 February 10, 2019 H A P P E N I N G S of Hope bereavement ministry for those who More in a Throwaway Culture by Haley Stewart. Ready High School, 707 Salisbury Road, have lost a loved one, sponsored by North High Includes time for private prayer, Compline and Columbus. School’s drama department presents CLASSIFIED Deanery. Contact [email protected]. refreshments, Cost: $50, includes book. 614-866- Neil Simon’s Rumors. Tickets $10 adults, $9 Cathedral Music Series 1611 students, $8 seniors. 614-276-5263

ND 3 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Abortion Recovery Network Group 52 ANNUAL Columbus. Concert featuring British organist David 7 p.m., Pregnancy Decision Health Center, 665 16, SATURDAY SPAGHETTI DINNER Baskeyfield. 614-241-2526 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus. Abortion Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference Scout Day with the Bishop recovery network group meeting for anyone 8 a.m., Kasich Building, State Fairgrounds, 717 St. Anthony Parish 3 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin- interested in recovering from abortion or who has E. 17th Ave., Columbus. 12th annual Columbus Sunday, February 24, 2019 Granville Road, New Albany. Annual Scout Day been through a recovery program, and wants to Catholic Women’s Conference, with talks by 12:00 – 6:00 pm with the Bishop program sponsored by diocesan stay connected. 614-721-2100 Father Christopher Hartley, Magnus Macfarlane- ~ Dine-in or Carryout ~ 1300 Urban Drive ~ Columbus, Ohio Catholic Committee on Scouting, with Bishop Barrow, Colleen Mitchell and Sister Faustina [email protected] Frederick Campbell honoring diocesan Scouts 13, WEDNESDAY Maria Pia, SV, Mass with Bishop Frederick who have received religious awards. Center for Dominican Studies Lecture Series Campbell, Adoration, and Benediction. Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Noon to 12:30 p.m., St. Catherine of Siena Room, Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Painter/Carpenter 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Erskine Hall, Ohio Dominican University, 1215 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Livingston Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass Sunbury Road, Columbus. Sister Mary Joel Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, Semi-retired entrance). Weekly parish prayer group meets. Campbell, OP speaks on “I Was Captive And You followed by rosary and confession. Quality work for praise, worship, ministry and teaching. Ransomed Me” as part of Center for Dominican ‘February Fanfare’ for Musicians 614-886-8266 Studies series on justice. Lunch provided. 614- 9 a.m., St. Mark Episcopal Church, 2151 Dorset Reasonable rates Catholic Conversations Series 251-4722 Road, Columbus. February Fanfare, a day of Insured 6 to 8 p.m., Sports on Tap, 4030 Main St., Hilliard. Turning Leaves and Tea Leaves workshops sponsored by the Columbus chapter Monthly Catholic Conversations series for 2 to 3:30 p.m., Martin de Porres Center, 2330 of the American Guild of Organists and focusing [email protected] anyone 21 and older, sponsored by Columbus St. Airport Drive, Columbus. Turning Leaves and on organ, voice and conducting skills for church Margaret of Cortona Church. Speaker: Dr. Perry Tea Leaves book club with Dominican Sisters musicians, with faculty members of the Sacred Call 614-601-3950 Cahall, academic dean of theology at the Pontifical Marialein Anzenberger and Colleen Gallagher. Music Institute of America as presenters. Begins College Josephinum. Topic: “What Does It Mean 614-416-1910 with sung Morning Prayer featuring organ, When We Say ‘That’s a Mystery of Our Faith?’” Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Pius X brass and choir. $20 for guild members, $45 Contact Julie Naproano at julienaproano1@gmail. 6:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner for nonmembers, including lunch. Register at FEBRUARY com. Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Chaplet of Divine agocolumbus.org or contact Mari Kay Dono at Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter Mercy. 614-866-2859 [email protected]. 9, SATURDAY 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Centering Prayer Group Meeting Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City Columbus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 14, THURSDAY 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Cenacle at Holy Name of Peace, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. Plain City. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed 11, MONDAY 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Centering prayer group meeting, beginning with by rosary and confession. Rosary at St. Pius X Columbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, silent prayer, followed by Contemplative Outreach Mindfulness Workshop at Shepherd’s Corner 6:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 1051 S. Waggoner with prayers in the Cenacle format of the Marian DVD and discussion. 614-512-3731 Noon to 4 p.m., Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Road, Reynoldsburg. Recital of Rosary for the Movement of Priests. Center, 987 N. Waggoner Road, Blacklick. sick of the parish and all who are ill. 614-866-2859 Eucharistic Holy Hour at Sacred Heart 17, SUNDAY Workshop on mindfulness, a way of developing Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing Ministry 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 Hamlet St., Talk on the Future of the Church at St. Agatha steadiness of mind in daily life, led by Grace 6:30 p.m., support group meeting, 2744 Dover Columbus. Eucharistic Holy Hour with the 9:30 a.m., St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Franklin. $25 prepayment required. Limited to 15 Road, Columbus (Christ the King convent, first intention of deepened holiness and an increase Road, Columbus. Third of four talks by Father participants. Registration deadline Feb. 6. 614- building west of church). 614-718-0227, 614-309- in the virtue of fortitude for the Holy Father, Edmund Hussey on the future of the Catholic 866-4302 2651, 614-309-0157 bishops, and priests, concluding with Benediction, Church. Topic: “Immigrants and Strangers in the World Marriage Day Dinner-Dance Our Lady of Peace Men’s Bible Study social period and refreshments. 614-294-7702 Future Church.” 614-488-6149 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., American Legion Post 171, 393 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Theology on Tap Meeting St. Christopher Adult Religious Education E. College Ave., Westerville. Annual Central Ohio Dominion Blvd., Columbus. Bible study of 7 p.m., St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 E. 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, Marriage Encounter World Marriage Day dinner- Sunday’s readings. Broad St., Columbus. Theology on Tap discussion 1440 Grandview Ave., Columbus. “That Than dance. $74 per couple. Bring your own alcoholic and social group for young Catholics, with Mark Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought: The beverage. 614-761-9048 12, TUESDAY Butler, parent of two developmentally disabled Ineffable Mystery of God,” Part 3 of Bishop Robert Calix Society Meeting children, speaking on “Equal In dignity and Barron’s “Catholicism” series. 10, SUNDAY 6 p.m., Panera restaurant, 4519 N. High St., Dearly Loved: The Church and Persons With Frassati Society Mass and Brunch Talk on the Future of the Church at St. Agatha Columbus. Monthly meeting of the Calix Society, Disabilities.” Wyandotte Winery will sell and 10:30 a.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., 9:30 a.m., St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam an association of Catholic alcoholics. Preceded serve wine; snacks and drinks provided; $5 door Columbus. Parish Frassati Society for young Road, Columbus. Second of four talks by Father by 5:30 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church, charge. RSVP to [email protected] adults gathers for Mass, followed by brunch at Edmund Hussey on the future of the Catholic across street from meeting site. or Columbus Theology on Tap Facebook page. Red Velvet Cafe, 246 S. 4th St. 614-224-9522 Church. Topic: “Women in the Future Church.” Holy Hour at Columbus St. Francis of Assisi Blessing of St. Gerard Majella at Holy Family 614-488-6149 St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles Ave., 14-17, THURSDAY-SUNDAY After 11 a.m. Mass, Holy Family Church, 584 W. St. Christopher Adult Religious Education Columbus. Monthly Holy Hour following 6 p.m. Bishop Hartley Presents ‘12 Angry Jurors’ Broad St., Columbus. Blessing of St. Gerard 10 to 11:20 a.m., Cafeteria, Trinity Catholic School, Mass. 614-299-5781 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Majella, patron of expectant mothers, for all 1440 Grandview Ave., Columbus. “Amazed and Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin women who are pregnant or wish to become Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man,” Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, Ave., Columbus. Bishop Hartley High School pregnant. 614-221-1890 Episode 1 of Bishop Robert Barron’s “Catholicism” 10700 Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for presents the drama 12 Angry Jurors. Tickets $8. Angelic Warfare Confraternity at St. Patrick series. Life, sponsored by church’s respect life committee. 614-237-5421 Following noon Mass, St. Patrick Church, 280 Jubilee Museum World Marriage Day Program EnCourage Ministry Monthly Meeting N. Grant Ave., Columbus. Monthly meeting of 1 to 4 p.m., Jubilee Museum, 57 S. Grubb St., 6:30 p.m., EnCourage, an approved diocesan 15, FRIDAY Angelic Warfare Confraternity, with talk on Columbus. Annual World Marriage Day program ministry for families and friends of persons who Catholic Singles on Fire for Christ chastity-related issues followed by Holy Hour. sponsored by diocesan Office of Marriage and experience same-sex attraction. EnCourage 6 p.m., Chapel, Church of the Resurrection, 6300 614-224-9522 Family Life, with a presentation by museum respects the dignity of every person, promotes the E. Dublin-Granville Road, New Albany. Monthly Kateri Prayer Circle at St. Mark director Shawn Kenney on “The Art of Marriage” truth of God’s plan for each of us, and focuses on meeting of Catholic Singles on Fire for Christ, for 1 p.m., Aranda Center, St. Mark Church, 324 Gay featuring artwork displayed at the museum. 614- sharing our love. Confidentiality is maintained. Call anyone older than 35 who is single in the eyes of St., Lancaster. Kateri Prayer Circle meeting to 241-2560 for site. 614-296-7404 the Catholic Church and seeks to grow in faith, honor St. Kateri Tekakwitha and promote Native Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic Meeting St. Therese’s ‘Read, Reflect, Renew’ Series bring hope to others and share the love of Christ. Catholic spirituality. 1:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., 7 to 9 p.m., St. Therese’s Retreat Center, 5277 Begins with prayer and Adoration, followed by St. Padre Pio Secular Franciscans Columbus. Meeting of St. Catherine of Siena E. Broad St., Columbus. “Throwaway Culture dinner at a restaurant. 614-855-1400 1 to 5 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 chapter, Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic. and Its Revolutionary Gospel Antidote,” first of Hamlet St., Columbus. Fellowship and ongoing Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry five “Read, Reflect and Renew” talks by center 15-17, FRIDAY-SUNDAY formation followed by adoration and prayer, 2 to 4 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. staff member Katie Ryzenga based on the book Bishop Ready Presents ‘Rumors’ Liturgy of the Hours, and initial formation with Dominion Blvd., Columbus. Second meeting of The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Bishop visitors. 614-282-4676 six-week support group sponsored by Seasons February 10, 2019 Catholic Times 17 Pray for our dead BARR, Janet A. (Medwid), 64, Feb. 2 GRIMM, James J., 93, Feb. 2 St. Joan of Arc Church, Powell Immaculate Conception Church, Columbus Deacon William T. Gorman BAUMANN, Sharon A. (Beedy), 60, Jan. HOWLETT, Carol A., 78, Jan. 30 Funeral Mass for Deacon William School and was a medic in the Army 28 St. Peter Church, Columbus T. Gorman, 93, who died on Monday, during World War II and the occupation St. Catharine Church, Columbus Jan. 28, was celebrated on Friday, of Europe. He was discharged from the INTERRANTE, Russell C., 90, Jan. 30 Feb. 1 at Wooster St. Mary Church. service in 1946 and received a bachelor BREWER, Marcus J., 59, Jan. 18 St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg He was ordained as a deacon of of arts degree from St. Joseph’s Univer- St. Peter Church, Columbus the Diocese of Columbus on June sity in Philadelphia in 1950. LITTLE, Mary A. (Gibson), 102, Jan. 23 29, 1985 at St. Joseph Cathedral by He was employed by Owens-Il- CIPRIANO, Frank J. II, 82, Jan. 30 Christ the King Church, Columbus Bishop James Griffin. He served in linois, Inc. in 1950, worked for the St. Andrew Church, Columbus the diocese at Millersburg St. Peter company in New Jersey and Illinois, MARKOS, Stephen L., 83, Feb. 1 (1985-94) and Glenmont and retired as manager of DeVERE, Mary “Jeannette,” 86, Jan. 29 St. Brigid of Kildare Church, Dublin Ss. Peter and Paul (1985- its Berlin, Ohio plant in St. Anthony Church, Columbus 91) churches. 1986. He was involved MAXWELL, Valerie L. (Lowe), 78, Feb. 3 He and his wife moved with several community DOYLE, Catherine J. “Dolly” (Apolito), St. Paul Church, Westerville to Westlake in the Diocese organizations in Holmes 82, Jan. 31 of Cleveland in 1994 to be County, including the Red Immaculate Conception Church, Columbus PASDEN, John J., 86, Feb. 1 St. Anthony Church, Columbus closer to their children and Cross, Millersburg Rota- FRENCH, Leora M. (Meier), 95, Feb. 2 grandchildren. He served ry Club, Wayne-Holmes Corpus Christi Church, Columbus REICHLEY, Ronald J., 79, Feb. 1 at Westlake St. Ladislas Mental Health Center, the St. Catharine Church, Columbus Church from 1994-2008, county library board and GOODALL, Betty J. (Bricker), 100, Feb. 2 when he retired from ac- the county education as- St. Patrick Church, Columbus SIMON, Joseph P. Jr., 63, Feb. 2 tive diaconal ministry. He continued sociation. St. Matthew Church, Gahanna to assist with Communion calls and He was preceded in death by his par- GOYAK, Mildred M. (Six), 98, Jan. 27 visiting the sick through Wooster St. ents; his wife of 58 years, Catherine St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Columbus WILLIAMS, Kevin A., 59, Jan. 25 Mary Church, especially at an assist- (Hartman); brothers, John, Charles, St. Dominic Church, Columbus ed living facility where he and his Joseph and Robert; and sister, Kath- wife lived for many years until he en- erine. Survivors include three sons, tered hospice care a few weeks ago. Tom, Bob (Kathy) and Pat (Denise); He was born on Nov. 3, 1925, in and a daughter, Mary Anne (Don) Gloucester City, New Jersey, to John Cunningham; as well as four grand- and Viola Gorman. He graduated in sons and six granddaughters, each of To have an obituary printed in the Catholic 1943 from Gloucester Catholic High whom he baptized. Times, send it to [email protected] Antoinette “Toni” Sapp Funeral Mass for Antoinette “Tony” Magdalene School cafeteria for 19 years Sapp, 74, who died on Thursday, Jan. and was a member of the parish choir. PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN 24, was celebrated on Wednesday, Survivors include her husband, (Never known to fail) Jan. 30 at Columbus St. Mary Magda- John; sons, John (Cathi) and David; lene Church. Burial was at St. Joseph daughters, Christine (Brian Buerkle) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed Mother of the Cemetery, Columbus. and Kathleen (Mark) Swies; five Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity. Oh, star of the sea, help me and show me She was born on Oct. 30, 1934 to the grandsons; one granddaughter; and herein, you are my Heaven and Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure late Nicolo and Concetta Sulprizio. 12 great-grandchildren. me in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your powers. Oh, show me herein you are She was employed in the St. Mary my Mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us, who have recourse to thee. (Repeat three times) Oh, Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hand. (Repeat three times) Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the divine gift to forgive Paula White and forget all evil against me, and in all instances in my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from A funeral service will take place Sat- work after that as a consultant. you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this urday, Feb. 23 at the Schoedinger North- She was a member of Pi Beta Phi prayer three consecutive days, after three days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be west Chapel in Columbus for Paula sorority and volunteered for Nation- published after the favor has been granted. Kozman White, 75, who died on Friday, Jan. 24. wide Children’s Hospital, Twig 122, She was a 1961 graduate of St Mary of the Pleasure Guild, the COSI Women’s the Springs Academy in Columbus and Association and other organizations. earned a bachelor of science degree in She was preceded in death by her john n. schilling inc. social studies and elementary education. parents, Paul and Enerina (Centofan- Since 1894 sheridan She was an educator who began ti) DiPaolo; husband, Roger; a broth- • Air conditioning Funeral Home her career teaching second-graders at er, Richard; and sisters, Mary Casa- • heating Columbus St. Agatha School, put her nta, Florence Casanta, Esther Gibson • Roofing 740-653-4633 career on hold to raise children, then and Nevina. Survivors include a son, • sheet Metal Work was a special education teacher and Andy (Amelia Nicklaus); a daughter, 222 S. ColumBuS STreeT an intervention services coordinator Wendy; a brother, Paul; sisters, Lou- 1488 Bliss st. • 614.252.4915 lanCaSTer, oHIo 43130 for the Upper Arlington School Dis- ise Keefe and Teresa Montavon; and www.johnnschillinginc.com www.sheridanfuneralhome.net trict from 1982 to 2013, continuing to three grandsons. Catholic Times 18 February 10, 2019 local news, continued from Page 15 In addition to the Living Faith rural communities are responsible for Awards, The Spirituality Network multiple parishes that are separated by also will present the Alvin R. Hadley long distances. This is a dynamic that Award, recognizing exemplary work is challenging for these priests. “Many in the field of social justice; the Inter- pastors have told us of their feelings of faith/Multicultural Award, to an indi- isolation and need for fellowship with vidual who strives to create bridges of peers and wise mentors,” said CRL understanding and acceptance across executive director James Ennis. traditions; and the Hope for Tomorrow Catholic Rural Life is one of 78 Award, to a young adult aged 18 to 30 Catholic, mainline and evangelical who lives his or her faith through ser- Protestant, and Orthodox organiza- vice, leadership and personal integrity. tions from 29 states that are taking Nomination forms may be found and part in the Thriving in Ministry ini- submitted on the Spirituality Network tiative. Thriving in Ministry is part of site: http://www.spiritualitynetwork. the Lilly Endowment’s grant-making org/livingfaith.html. The deadline for to strengthen pastoral leadership in nominations is Saturday, Feb. 12. The Christian congregations in the United Catholic War Veterans contest winners awards breakfast will be at the Jew- States. Pictured with David Nixon of Catholic War Veterans Post 1963 are members of American ish Community Center, 1125 College Heritage Girls Troop 0031, from Columbus St. Patrick Church, who were winners of the Ave., Columbus, on Thursday, May 2. Catholic War Veterans post’s Veterans Day and Keep Christ in Christmas poster contests (both for students in offer scholarships grades three to five) and Keep Christ in Christmas coloring page contest (for kindergarten Catholic Rural Life The Thomas J. Cuite Scholarship through second-grade students). They are (from left): Veronica Fouts, Libby Chenault, receives five-year grant Foundation of the Catholic War Vet- Maggie Fouts, Anne Rainer, Keelan Hamilton and Marie Rainer. Catholic Rural Life (CRL) has erans is offering four scholarships of Photo courtesy Catholic War Veterans Post 1936 received a $1 million grant to help $1,000 each to any high school senior establish its Thriving in Rural Minis- with a parent or grandparent who is a try program. member of the Catholic War Veterans This grant is part of the Lil- or if he or she is a child or grandchild ly Endowment Inc.’s Thriving in of a deceased Catholic veteran. Ministry initiative, which supports The scholarship was established to religious organizations across the perpetuate the aims and ideals of the nation as they create programs that Catholic War Veterans by rendering help pastors build relationships with financial assistance and encourag- experienced clergy mentors and guide ing young Catholics to seek greater them through leadership challenges. achievement via higher education. Through the initiative, the Indianapo- If you know of a high school senior lis-based Lilly Endowment is giving interested in applying for the schol- nearly $70 million in grants. arship, contact Mary Ann Janning at CRL seeks to create a program that [email protected]. The deadline will serve pastors of rural commu- to apply is Wednesday, May 1. nities by offering retreats for them to come together and learn from one Resurrection to present another, deepen relationships, and Lenten reflection build fraternal communities that go The New Albany Church of the beyond the retreats. CRL will use the Resurrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Gran- grant to create a network of pastors ville Road, will present a Lenten eve- serving rural communities who can ning of Scripture and sacred music, encourage, sharpen and help one reflecting on the seven sorrows of another. The agency has served rural Mary, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 15. communities throughout the nation The presentation is recommended for more than 95 years. for those age 10 and older. There will Currently, many pastors serving in be no Stations of the Cross that night.

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Cobb in 1957. department is Neil Simon’s to 16 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 at The courtroom drama focuses on comedy Rumors, a play the Columbus Performing Arts Cen- 12 jurors who are to decide the fate described as producing a ter, 549 Franklin Ave. All tickets are of a young man on trial for murder. “severe attack of farce.” $8 and may be reserved by emailing As the deliberations proceed, tempers Rumors runs at 7 p.m. [email protected]. get short and arguments get heated, Friday, Feb. 15 and 2 p.m. The play, written by Reginald leading to the jury’s conclusion of Saturday and Sunday, Feb. Rose, was widely acclaimed when guilt or innocence. 16 and 17 at the school, 707 Salisbury Road. The play takes place at a Ohio Dominican , local Catholic high schools tastefully appointed town- house where the participants have gathered for a 10th donate items to trafficking victims, homeless anniversary celebration. A The Ohio Dominican University ficking and homelessness. group of young up-and-com- community joined central Ohio Cath- “It was wonderful to watch our cam- ing professionals includes a well-to-do lawyer (played Cast members of the comedy “Rumors,” to be olic high school students on Satur- pus community come together with performed at Columbus Bishop Ready High School day, Jan. 26 to support victims of students from our local Catholic high by Dominic Tokar), his from Feb. 15-17, include (from left): first row, Bri- human trafficking and homelessness. schools as they worked to put their wife, also a lawyer (Ju- gitte Bowman and Dominic Tokar; second row, John ODU hosted “Not for Sale: Coming passion for social justice into action,” lianne Pece), a wealthy Pyles, Grace Larger and Julianne Pece. Together to End Human Trafficking” said Andy White, director of student accountant (John Pyles) and Photo courtesy Bishop Ready High School in recognition of Human Trafficking involvement at ODU. “The amazing his wife (Grace Larger), a “deafness, and a need to cover up Awareness Month and in support of results of this event clearly show the psychiatrist (Sandon Skuce) an unfortunate accident, lead to the kind of profound impact and his wife, who has her own cook- comedy that Simon described as we can have as a commu- ing show (Annemarie Schofield), a something different for him, unlike nity when we step up and man running for state Senate (Daniel anything else he had ever written. heed the call to serve.” Hamilton) and his wife (Brigitte Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for The project was initiated Bowman), and two police officers students and $8 for those 65 and old- after a group of students (Victor Lockwood and Stephanie er. For more information, call (614) from Lancaster Fisher Silié). 276-5263. Catholic High School A gunshot causing temporary presented the idea during a service project competition Confirmation class includes three parishes at ODU’s Catholic High School Day last spring. During the competition, Students package food and hygiene items for victims of human trafficking and homelessness at Ohio Dominican students worked together University on Saturday, Jan. 26. to identify a project that Photo courtesy Ohio Dominican University benefited a particular or- ganization or individuals in need in the community. the university’s 2018-19 academic A panel of judges from ODU named theme of “justice.” the Fisher Catholic proposal as the Participants donated more than 150 winner and awarded the group $1,000 new sweatshirts, packaged 50 food to help turn the idea into reality. That and hygiene kits, created 10 fleece award money went toward materials blankets and donated 50 $5 gift cards and items donated during the event. to McDonald’s. Columbus St. Francis In addition to collecting and pack- DeSales High School students also aging items, attendees also had an presented a check for nearly $1,500 opportunity to hear a presentation by Bishop Frederick Campbell administered the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, Jan. for Sister Nadine Buchanan, OP, an April Thacker, a survivor of human 27 at Columbus St. Matthias Church to 47 young people from the host parish and Colum- advocate for victims of human traf- trafficking. bus St. Anthony and Ss. Augustine & Gabriel churches. Pictured with the bishop in the first row are priests serving the three parishes. Photo courtesy St. Anthony School New bishop ‘incredibly happy’ with assignment

Incoming Bishop Robert Brennan gives a blessing to seminarians from the Pontifical Bishop Robert Brennan (second from right) concelebrates his first Mass in Columbus with College Josephinum who attended a noonday Mass on Thursday, Jan. 31 at St. Joseph Ca- Bishop Frederick Campbell (second from left) on the Feast of St. John Bosco. Assisting are thedral after he was announced as the diocese’s new bishop. CT photos by Ken Snow Deacons Thomas Berg Jr. (left) and Jim Gorski. transition, continued from Page 4 St. Robert Bellarmine. He was a man able to comment any more than that. it. We wanted to be very careful. others to become priests. of great wisdom in troubled times and Question: Is that something you think Question: Have you had a particu- To those seminarians and to those had the ability to get people to look is important for a diocese to review? lar pastoral focus as auxiliary bishop considering priesthood, I give a lot of deeper into questions rather than just Bishop Brennan: It’s a hard ques- of Rockville Centre and how to you credit. It’s never easy to make that de- kneejerk reactions. I come from the tion to answer because I think the first see yourself going forward connecting cision, and to do so in a world that’s in Diocese of Rockville Centre, where order of business is to work closely with different groups and ministries? such tumult and in a church that’s in St. Agnes is an important saint of us, with law enforcement and so that is Bishop Brennan: I’ve been very for- such tumult requires tremendous her- the patroness of our cathedral. She something (we’ve done) where I come tunate in 30 years as a priest to have oism, and so I salute them and thank was a teenage saint who gave her life from and they’ve been doing here for had such a wide variety of pastoral them for their response, and certainly rather than give in to false promises a long time. I think that’s really the experiences, both inside of church ad- encourage them. It’s a great adventure or persecution. She’s a teenager who first order of business. The actual re- ministration and at the parish level. I being a priest, and if the Lord is call- teaches us. We have a lot of learn lease of names, it’s very complicated. think I’ve been just about everywhere ing someone to that – the same with from our young people and Agnes is Like I said, I don’t know enough. I and enjoyed it all. Being a priest is religious life, a great adventure – I a good example of that. think I’m going to have to get up to such a wonderful adventure, you know some really fine religious wom- Very recently, on Long Island, we speed pretty quickly. know. Just the simple fact of being en and men, and they would say the have a large Hispanic community but Question: As you probably know, a priest opens up so many doors, so same thing about their lives and their largely Salvadorans, and so there was (the Diocese of) Columbus said that many horizons, invites you so many vocation. If the Lord is stirring your great joy on Long Island this year with they were going to release these re- areas of peoples’ lives and community heart, there’s probably something to it the canonization of St. Oscar Romero. cords back in September over the next life and Church life. and I certainly want to do what I can Lots of favorite saints, yes. couple of months. The other dioceses I’ve been working a lot lately with to encourage it. Question: Do you ever see this di- have already released the lists. Do you the immigrant community on Long Question: Can you talk about the ocese releasing a list of clergy who anticipate the list being released be- Island and they’ve been embraced me tumultuous times the Church is fac- have been accused of sexual abuse? fore the transition happens in March? with tremendous kindness. I’m hum- ing? How does the Church survive Bishop Brennan: My understand- Is that list going to be available? bled by their goodness to me. Over going forward? ing is that’s under review right now. Bishop Brennan: I don’t know. the years, I had done a fair amount Bishop Brennan: That’s an easy Again, brand new here, so I don’t Bishop Campbell: We are in the fi- of work in youth ministry. Over the question. The Church survives through know enough about it. But I’ve seen nal process of organizing that list. We years, I’ve worked in catechetical the Holy Spirit and in the presence of and understand that’s that underway. wanted to be extremely careful in it as ministry. You name it in the parish, our Lord. Our part is a little more com- Question: What’s your experience in we put the names together. The chan- I’ve been there, not because of any plicated. So we have to put our faith and the past with that issue? Is this some- cellor of the diocese, who as chancellor virtue on my part but because of all of our trust in the Holy Spirit. We have thing that you’ve been involved with? is primarily responsible for the docu- the opportunities and the good people to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit, Bishop Brennan: I have not per- ments and records of the Church, has who are so welcoming and inviting even though sometimes it’s going to sonally been involved in it. In the worked very hard over the past months me into those areas of pastoral life. be difficult. Sometimes we’re going to Diocese of Rockville Centre, for ex- to get everything going back to 1868, Questions: Will vocations be a focus? have to take difficult steps. Sometimes ample, we work very closely with the which was the foundation of the dio- Bishop Brennan: Vocations will we’re going to have to face some hard local law enforcement, with the DA’s cese. And we are now working with be a very important focus, a very im- truths. But the fact of the matter is – I office, and it gets to be a complicated our legal people to complete that list. portant focus, and I know that Bishop mentioned before I’m a little nervous, matter. If you go and release lists of We wanted it to be reviewed by our lay Campbell has been working on that. that’s an understatement – but there’s a names like that, you have to be very review board. Yes, we are preparing the I know that we have a very good tra- certain confidence in knowing that the accurate and you have to be very care- list, but we wanted to be really careful dition here. We have some very fine Holy Spirit will guide us and lead us to ful. That’s a complicated process. I about it because of all of the emotions, priests, some of whom I’ve already the truth and helps us to live that truth don’t know enough about it here to be all of the questions that will surround met, and are encouraging and inviting together with one another.