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Leaven photo by Marc Anderson Above, Kristen Turley signs the Book of the Elect at the Rite of Election ceremony held on March 16 at Topeka’s Christ the King Parish. It was one of three celebrations held in the archdiocese — the other two taking place at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kan., and at Church of the Nativity in Leawood on March 9. Turley will be baptized, confirmed and make her first Com- munion at St. Matthew Parish in Topeka. Pictured with her are her sponsor and fiance Alex Dinkel and Father Jerry Volz, pastor of St. Matthew.

that activity; it’s about religion and family. “That’s what I want to instill in my girls,” she added. Brees has found additional support from her mother Pam Karns, who undertook RCIA prepara- ‘It just felt right’ tion when she did. They’ll be entering the church together at Easter. Topeka women take next step toward communion Kristen Turley, a senior majoring in social work at Topeka’s Washburn University, didn’t attend By Marc and Julie Anderson name in the Book of the Elect as a public witness church as a child — her family just did not go. Special to The Leaven of his or her desire to enter the church. As a teen, Turley got involved with a Protestant For Brees, the anticipation of celebrating the church in the Kansas City area, which her moth- OPEKA — The faith journeys sacraments with her family this Easter has brought er also attended. When Turley moved to Topeka of four Topeka women — Lind- great joy. for college, however, she didn’t really know many say Brees, Pam Karns, Brittany Lindsay Brees was raised Methodist, but the people. Eventually, she met Alex Dinkel. Rygaard and Kristen Turley family did not attend church often. Then, she met Like Rory Brees, Dinkel was a cradle Catholic. — converged this Lent as they Rory Brees. Rory was a cradle Catholic, a graduate His extended family was involved with his home took one final step toward full of Topeka’s only Catholic high school (Hayden) parish of St. Matthew in Topeka. communion with the Catholic and a member of a large extended Catholic family. “It always really intrigued me,” said Turley. And Church at the Rite of Election ceremony at Christ While the two dated, she often attended Mass like Rory Brees, Dinkel never once pressured Tur- Tthe King Church here March 16. with Rory and his family. Eventually, the two mar- ley. She just wanted to learn more about his faith The ceremony is one at which those who will ried at Topeka’s Sacred Heart Church (part of Sa- because it was important to him. It had brought celebrate the sacraments of initiation (the sacra- cred Heart-St. Joseph Parish) and had two girls, him through a difficult period in his life — a bout ments of baptism, Eucharist and confirmation) at both of whom were baptized as Catholics. with cancer when he was in high school. Easter formally announce their intentions. Cate- According to Lindsay, Rory never pressured her Turley started going to Mass with Dinkel and chumens, or people seeking baptism along with to join the church. However, when the children his family. She was intrigued by the structure of entry into the church, are formally presented to started religious education classes, Brees decided the Mass, the music and the congregation’s partici- Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann at this liturgy, she wanted to learn more. pation. What really impressed her, though, was the along with their godparents. Likewise, candidates, “It just felt right,” she said. indistinguishability of the Mass, no matter wheth- or those previously baptized into a Christian faith The family just welcomed a third daughter, and er she attended Mass in Cincinnati or in Topeka. and now seeking full communion with the Cath- Brees said knowing all five of them will be one “I can go anywhere in the world and know what olic Church, are presented separately. During the faith brings her much joy already. She explained they are doing,” said Turley. ceremony, each catechumen also signs his or her that life is not about material goods, this party or See “FAITH” on page 6 2 archbishop theleaven.com | march 28, 2014 march 28, 2014 | theleaven.com second front page 3 Life will be victorious Review of last 10 years leaves archbishop looking forward to next 10 Pope forms new commission arch 19, the the Archdiocese and the establishment of the diacon- calendar feast of ate office that organizes the Catholic Education Foundation Boston cardinal, abuse survivor among members of archbishop board meeting St. Joseph, formation of new candidates for the diaconate and pro- Naumann M Catholic Fine Arts Council was the 10th anni- vides ongoing formation for March 28 artists reception and musical Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors versary of the Mass those already ordained Confirmation — Holy performance — Savior Pastoral archbishop 8) Strengthening of Marian Trinity, Lenexa Center of welcome for my devotion by the promotion of By Cindy Wooden responsibilities; and the de- Joseph F. Naumann the family rosary and Marian March 29 April 4 Catholic News Service velopment of best practices as arrival in the Arch- consecration to Jesus Christ Anointing Mass — Curé of Ars, KEXS radiothon they have emerged in society Leawood diocese of Kansas 9) The development and ATICAN CITY at large.” and laity of the Archdiocese implementation of the plan: Confirmation — St. Michael the (CNS) — Cardinal “In this way, and with the March 30 Archangel, Leawood Sean P. O’Malley of help of God, this commission City in Kansas. occurred despite my many a) to strengthen the financial Pastoral visit — Corpus Christi, Boston, four wom- will contribute to the Holy leadership weaknesses. These foundation of our Catholic Lawrence At that time, I was the April 5 enV — including a survivor of Father’s mission of upholding are not listed necessarily in high schools; b) to make Dedication of new building coadjutor archbishop, as- the order of importance. Marian pilgrimage informa- clerical sex abuse — two Jesu- the sacred responsibility of Catholic secondary education — Mother Teresa of Calcutta, tion session — Savior Pastoral it priests and an Italian lawyer ensuring the safety of young sisting Archbishop Keleher 1) Increase of priestly vo- more financially accessible; c) Topeka with the pastoral care of the cations with 35 seminarians to strengthen youth ministry Center are the first eight members of people,” Father Lombardi said. the new Pontifical Commis- Jesuit Fathers Hans Zollner people of the Archdiocese. discerning a priestly vocation in the Wyandotte and rural archbishop On Jan. 15, 2005, Pope John for the Archdiocese of Kan- March 31 sion for the Protection of Mi- and Humberto Yanez, who also regions; d) to provide a lead Confirmation — Mater Dei, Paul II accepted Archbishop sas City in Kansas gift for Donnelly College’s keleher nors. were appointed to the com- Topeka Pope Francis established mission, were instrumental in Keleher’s retirement and I 2) The establishment of capital campaign; and e) to March 28 the commission in December; organizing the 2012 conference succeeded him as the 11th the School of Faith as a public assist urban parishes April 1 Confirmation — Holy Trinity, bishop and fourth archbish- association of the faithful, 10) Regional Pastoral Eucharistic adoration — St. Lenexa announcing the first members where Collins addressed rep- op to lead what is today the providing adult faith forma- Planning has helped in the James Academy March 22, the Vatican said resentatives of bishops’ con- Archdiocese of Kansas City tion formulation of a realistic plan March 29 they would help define the ferences and religious orders in Kansas. 3) The ongoing faith for the assignment of the lim- Wyandotte County priests Anointing Mass — Curé of Ars, tasks and competencies of the from around the world. Leawood It is hard to believe that 10 formation of all Catholic ited number of archdiocesan meeting — Holy Name, Kansas commission and help identify Father Zollner, a German years have elapsed. Anni- elementary and secondary City, Kan. other potential members. psychologist and psychother- priests. It has also fostered March 30 versaries are a time to recall Cardinal O’Malley is also apist, chaired the committee school teachers collaboration and coopera- Confirmation — Curé of Ars, God’s abundant blessings and 4) The Year of Faith ini- Confirmation — St. Benedict, one of eight members of the that organized the conference tion among parishes to better Atchison Leawood give thanks. They are also tiative: “Faith: Love It, Learn use our limited resources Council of Cardinals advising at the Pontifical Gregorian Pope Francis on the reform University and is chairman moments to assess the past It, Live It,” during which tens wisely and to realize their April 2 April 4 and plan for the future. At a of thousands of individuals maximum impact. It also has Eucharistic adoration — Bishop Confirmation — St. Michael the of the Roman Curia and gov- of the steering committee of recent meeting of the Priests’ made a personal commitment helped us move forward with Miege, Roeland Park Archangel, Leawood ernance of the church. When the Center for Child Protec- Council, I reviewed with our to deepen their friendship the consolidation of some the child protection commis- tion that developed out of the priests what I consider to be with Jesus as well as increase schools and the merger of April 3 April 5 sion was announced, Cardi- conference. Father Yanez, di- St. James auction dinner some of the highlights of the their knowledge of their some parishes. It has also fos- Eucharistic adoration — nal O’Malley told reporters rector of the moral theology past 10 years. I am not claim- Catholic faith tered parish planning around Hayden High School, Topeka it would take a pastoral ap- department at the Gregorian, ing credit for any of these 5) Inauguration of the five pastoral priorities: a) proach to helping victims and was a member of the confer- positive developments. In Spiritual Mentorship Pro- conversion; b) evangelization; preventing abuse, given that ence’s theological board. fact, in reality, these achieve- gram that helps form spiritual c) catechesis and Catholic of members of the laity This is in no way an much of the Vatican’s atten- Meeting reporters in 2013 to ments by the priests, religious mentors who are trained to education in all its forms; d) 13) The inauguration of exhaustive list. However, it tion thus far had been on im- discuss follow-up to the con- assist others enrich their serving those in need; and the My House ministry: a) to helps to paint a picture of plementing policies and legal ference, Father Zollner said: prayer life and enhance their e) fostering a spirituality of combat pornography; b) to how extraordinarily we have procedures for investigating “Unfortunately, the matter will allegations of abuse and pun- be with us for a long time. The Archbishop’s offer to relationship with God stewardship. promote the church’s beauti- been blessed in the Archdio- 6) The arrival of new and 11) The generosity of the ful vision for human sexuality cese in the past 10 years. ishing guilty priests. church is working much more celebrate baptisms the expansion of some exist- people of the Archdiocese, and the dignity of the human I originally planned to list The cardinal said the com- than people know, but is also for children of ing religious communities, which has made possible: a) person; and c) to provide only 10, but I found it too dif- mission would look at pro- the object of criticism because e.g., the Little Sisters and the the dramatic growth of the positive assistance to those ficult to limit the list to that grams to educate pastoral of its errors, its failures and the larger families Little Brothers of the Lamb, Catholic Education Foun- struggling with the use of number. Still, there are many workers in signs of abuse, sins of the past. This is why it is To show his personal support the Sisters of St. Francis of dation (providing annually pornography other blessings that I was identify means of psychologi- extremely important to contin- for those couples open to rais- the Martyr St. George, Sisters more than a million dollars 14) Expansion of Hispanic forced to omit. cal testing and other ways of ue the work of prevention with ing larger families, Archbishop of St. Anne, the Franciscans in scholarships for Catholic ministry to the Cathedral of If there is something that I screening candidates for the every available means.” Joseph F. Naumann has of- Poor of Jesus Christ, the elementary schools); b) the St. Peter, Blessed Sacrament have not listed that you think priesthood, and make recom- In addition to Collins, the fered to celebrate the baptism Society of St. Augustine, the doubling of the dollars ($2 Parish, and St. Patrick Parish should be on this list of bless- mendations regarding church other women on the commis- of the third or greater child establishment of the male million) raised by the Snow in Kansas City, Kan.; Holy ings, please send your recom- officials’ “cooperation with sion are: Hanna Suchocka, a of any family (by birth, adop- branch of the Apostles of Ball to support the ministry Trinity Parish, Lenexa; St. Ag- mendations to me online at: the civil authorities, the re- former professor of law, who tion, or blending through valid the Interior Life and the porting of crimes.” served as prime minister of marriage) interested. The first of Catholic Charities; c) the nes Parish, Roeland Park; and [email protected]. expansion of the presence near doubling of the amount St. John the Evangelist Parish, In future columns, I will The first eight members of Poland, 1992-93, and Polish of these baptismal celebra- the commission include Marie ambassador to the Vatican, tions will take place on May and ministry of the female donated to the annual Arch- Lawrence share with you my desire, 18 at 2:30 p.m. at Church of Apostles of the Interior Life. bishop’s Call to Share that 15) Strengthening of mar- in consultation with priests, Collins, who was born in Dub- 2001-13; Catherine Bonnet, a the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th Along with the many well- supports charitable, educa- riage and family life by: a) religious and laity of the lin. At the age of 13, she was French child psychiatrist spe- St., Overland Park. Additional established religious commu- tional and pastoral ministries; the renewal of the marriage Archdiocese, to formulate sexually abused by a Catholic cializing in helping victims of celebrations are scheduled nities that have been in the and d) providing for the op- preparation program; b) a plan for the next 10 years, priest who was a chaplain at a incest; and Baroness Sheila for July 27, Sept. 7, and Nov. Archdiocese for many years, hospital where she was a pa- Hollins, a mental health spe- erational needs of parishes as the “Living in Love” re- identifying the most im- PHOTOS COURTESY OF CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE 16. For 2015, celebrations are these new foundations have well as funding many parish treats; c) the establishment portant things we could tient. cialist who has focused her scheduled for Jan. 18, March Addressing a major con- It was announced March 22 that Pope Francis had named eight members to the new Pontifical Commission for the research on people with learn- enriched the spiritual life of capital projects (new build- of the School of Love as a do to build up and make Protection of Minors. Among them are Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston, bottom left, and four women — including a 15, and May 17. Please contact the Archdiocese. Religious ference in Rome in 2012 on ing disabilities. your parish office for more ings and renovations) public association of the even stronger the Catholic survivor of clerical sex abuse, Marie Collins, bottom right. life, when it is well-lived, is 12) Formation of an Arch- faithful providing marriage Church in northeast Kan- the protection of children, The eighth member of the information. Additional infor- she said being abused led to commission is Claudio Papale, mation is also available from leaven within the church, diocesan Pastoral Council and preparation and enrich- sas. I am very excited about depression, despair and deep an Italian who holds degrees the archdiocesan office for helping the entire church the expansion of the Arch- ment programs; and d) Dr. what the Lord is calling us In 1997, the priest that had Archdiocese of Dublin to set the commission would take “a loss of trust in the Catholic in both civil and canon law liturgy and sacramental life at grow closer to Jesus. diocesan Finance Council, Laurie Heap’s Prescription to attempt to do in the com- abused her — and other young up its child protection office multi-pronged approach to Church. “Those fingers that and works in disciplinary sec- (913) 647-0330 or online at: 7) The ordination of the allowing me to take advantage for a Long and Happy Life ing decade. girls over a period of three de- and helped draft the child pro- promoting youth protection, would abuse my body the tion of the Congregation for [email protected]. first permanent deacons for of the wisdom and expertise seminars cades — was finally brought tection policies of the Catho- including: education regard- night before, were the same the Doctrine of the Faith. The to justice. She founded an or- lic Church in Ireland. ing the exploitation of chil- fingers that would give me office is responsible for inves- ganization to help victims of Jesuit Father Federico Lom- dren; discipline of offenders; holy Communion the follow- tigating allegations against sexual abuse, worked with the bardi, Vatican spokesman, said civil and canonical duties and Want to help someone heal ing day,” she said. priests. from an abortion? Editor Production Manager Reporter Published weekly September through May, excepting the Friday the Call Toll Free 888-246-1504 Reverend Mark Goldasich, stl Todd Habiger Jessica Langdon week after Thanksgiving, and the Friday after Christmas; biweekly June [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] through August. Address communications to: The Leaven, 12615 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109. Phone: (913) 721-1570; fax: (913) 721-5276; or e-mail at: [email protected]. 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Awas the subject of a “fireside chat” led But around the clock, the parish- by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann at ioner of Church of the Nativity in Benedictine College here on March 4. Leawood is also committed to anoth- For the past few years, Benedictine er vital mission: defending, explaining College has invited the archbishop to and sharing his Catholic faith. visit with senior theology and philos- He looks forward to delving deeper ophy majors about a designated topic into its riches at the Envoy Institute’s on which the students have prepared. Catholic Apologetics Academy coming Students then gather around a fireplace May 1-4 at Savior Pastoral Center in with the archbishop to discuss the top- Kansas City, Kan. ic. “Apologetics” is a funny word, he The event was inspired by the vis- said, because it doesn’t really have it of Cardinal Christoph Schonborn, anything to do with what it probably archbishop of Vienna, to Benedictine sounds like to many people. It’s not in 2010. Cardinal Schonborn talked about being sorry. about how he used to take classes from Instead, the word comes from the then-Cardinal Ratzinger. After gradua- Greek “apologia,” meaning to speak in tion, each summer, Cardinal Ratzinger defense of something. joined his old students on a retreat that “It’s really speaking in defense of featured informal discussions on the the faith,” said Camarata. “We’re be- theological and philosophical issues of ing called more and more to defend the day. Even as Pope Benedict XVI, he the faith in the workplace, with our continued those retreats. Photo by Kaihtlyn Schlachter friends.” Archbishop Naumann wanted to cre- Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann leads a “fireside chat” on March 4 at Benedictine College in Atchison. The archbishop discussed the “Francis effect,” So, to him, his practice of neurosur- ate the same kind of experience in the a reference to Pope Francis’ impact on the Catholic Church worldwide. gery goes hand in hand with Catholic archdiocese, said Benedictine College apologetics — and that can be the case Photo courtesy of Patrick Madrid President Stephen Minnis. “This is totally in sync with what dent was “the Francis effect.” This refers both. The media has portrayed Pope regardless of someone’s profession. Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College and the author of more than 70 books, including “Handbook of Catholic Apologetics,” speaks “When Pope Benedict got together Benedict and John Paul II were also to the renewed interest in the Catholic Francis as valuing the service of others Camarata, always active in his faith, at the Envoy Institute’s Catholic Apologetics Academy last year at Benedictine University in Mesa, Ariz. with his former students, as Cardinal saying, but I think Francis has a way of Church by the media and non-Catholics over loving the church, he said. felt drawn to study it more deeply after making it capture people’s minds more due to Pope Francis’ immense popularity. Archbishop Naumann explained how Schonborn discussed, it was more of a the death of Pope John Paul II, whom hitting ever closer to home. said the archbishop. because he’s acting it out,” said Arch- The consensus among the group was this, too, distorts the pope’s message. give-and-take,” said Minnis. “It wasn’t he and his wife greatly admired. Questions come up for Catholics, He believes it’s important for Catho- bishop Naumann. that the “Francis effect” is good, but of- “If we love the church, which means an ‘I’m the boss here.’ It was really a dis- Eventually, he began podcasting, believes Camarata, whether they’re at lics to know their faith for themselves, FAQs Erin Daugherty, a philosophy and po- fers challenges. we love the church’s spouse, Jesus cussion among equals, and that’s what creating the widely popular “Saint- work, among friends, or maybe talking but also to share the faith with others Patrick Madrid, president of the litical science double major, brought up “He’s been great for the church, but Christ, our capacity to serve others is the archbishop was hoping would hap- Cast.” to an adult son or daughter who has through answers to questions. Envoy Institute, addressed sever- Pope Francis’ stance on women’s roles he’s a real challenge as a bishop,” said so much greater,” he said. “If we’re true pen at our place, too.” He felt himself particularly con- moved away from the faith. “I think it’s a tremendous opportuni- al questions he is frequently asked in the church and his challenge to en- Archbishop Naumann. “There are a lot sons and daughters of the church, true The group, comprised of some 40 nected to saints who That’s why he’s ty,” he said of the apologetics academy, about the academy. gage women in leadership in different of things that Pope Francis says that you brothers of Jesus Christ, then we love students and faculty members, dis- were — like him — helped bring the “because . . . even though people may ways than before. have to explain. humanity more, and we love humanity cussed America magazine’s interview physicians. Catholic Apologetics academy to the Kan- not be doing formal evangelization, we • Is this going to be over my Pope Francis has indicated that the “But he’s provided us with a lot of for who we, as human beings, truly are.” with Pope Francis and his legacy. He was particu- sas City area, where all have people in our families or in head? question of the ordination of women is teachable moments because people At the conclusion of the event, stu- Academy “It’s a very pertinent subject,” said larly touched by the participants will hear our networks that we talk [with] about “The answer is no — no matter not going to be reopened, Archbishop are actually interested in figuring [out] dents expressed gratitude for the Ian O’Hagan, a theology major. Pope account Archbishop When: May 1-4; begins at 6 from leading Catholic faith [that] sometimes don’t under- what your background is, no matter Naumann said. what the pope is saying.” chance to visit with the archbishop in Francis has ruffled feathers and chal- Charles Chaput, now p.m. on May 1 and ends at noon apologists like Patrick stand what we believe as Catholics.” what you do for a living or how old “He’s speaking from his own expe- Pope Francis’ famous “Who am I to this informal way. you are,” said Madrid. The workshop lenged Catholics to gain a better under- with the Archdio- on May 4. Madrid, president of The academy is certainly suited to rience in Argentina, and I’m not sure judge?” is a good example, said Arch- “It really helped to put a lot of my starts with the basics and builds up. standing of our faith, he said. cese of Philadelphia, Where: Savior Pastoral Cen- the Envoy Institute, priests, deacons and seminarians, said what his experience was there,” he said. bishop Naumann. The phrase is being own personal thoughts into concrete “We’ve never, ever, ever had any- “One of our priests said the other but previously arch- ter, Kansas City, Kan. Dr. Peter Kreeft, and Madrid, but the vast majority of people In the United States, many women used against Catholics making moral terms,” said Brigita Rotacy, a philoso- body say, ‘This was over my head,’” day, ‘I used to think I was a pretty good bishop of Denver, Tuition: $355 Kenneth Hensley. who attend the sessions are laypeople. have assumed roles of significant lead- stances. phy and theology major. For more details or to regis- he said. priest until Pope Francis came along,’” gave of the martyr In explaining It’s for anyone who wants to take his ership, the archbishop noted. “He is saying that we should have And philosophy major Vladimir ter, visit the website at: www. said Archbishop Naumann. “Almost ev- Franz Jagerstatter a apologetics, Madrid or her knowledge of the faith to a deep- “The sexes at their best help draw mercy, that we should have compas- Mauricico-Perez saw Archbishop Nau- catholicapologeticsacademy. • Will it really be worth my time? ery day, he’s saying something that is few years ago. pointed to Chapter er level, he said. out what is good and best in one an- sion, but he’s not saying that there are mann’s visit to Atchison as a reflection com. Find the event informa- “What value should we put on challenging us.” “The gist of the 3, Verses 15-16, of the Apologetics isn’t about being on the other and part of that comes from re- no moral rules in the church,” explained of the very closeness to the people that tion under “Events & Registra- the call Jesus gives us to preach and The group discussed Pope Francis’ story was you can’t First Letter of Peter, defensive or wagging fingers, but rath- emphasis on first showing people that specting the distinctions that there are the archbishop. Pope Francis is encouraging. tion.” teach the faith, to share our faith live a double life,” which urges Chris- er changing the dynamic, spotting fal- with others?” said Madrid. “You’ll we care about them and that we see between us as male and female — and Minnis brought up how society “The archbishop’s coming to be here said Camarata, ex- tians to “always be lacies and engaging people in discus- get more than your money’s worth them as good — then inviting them to the equality,” he added. seems to say that people can either love with us reflects what a shepherd is like,” plaining the story of the young man ready to give a defense to anyone who sions by asking them questions. if that’s important to you to be an Another subject brought up by a stu- the church or serve others, but can’t do he said. Christ. who had become a devout Catholic and asks you for the hope that is in you, but “They’re very charitable in their effective apostle for Jesus.” ultimately decided he could not recon- do it with gentleness and respect.” dealings with people of other faiths cile joining the German army with his “How you communicate the mes- and explaining their Catholicism to • Is it going to be boring? “We constantly hear how grateful Wagner’s faith. sage to people is almost as important them and why they do the things they “I guarantee people are going to “You can’t go to church on Sunday as the information that you’re giving do,” said Camarata. be exhilarated — riveted — by the children are that their parents Mud-Jacking Co. and keep your faith there and go to them,” agreed Archbishop Joseph F. Camarata is especially pleased that faculty,” said Madrid. He considers had things taken care of. 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Gary and Marcia Ross, members of Local Catholic writes ‘Pocket Catholic Dictionary’ Project Rachel billboards dot Christ the KANSAS CITY, Kan. — It has no plot or The book, published by Emmaus Road Kansas City highways Sister Madonna Stehno, SCL King Parish, character development (or even charac- Publishing, can easily fit into a purse or Leavenworth — Sister Madonna gree in education and a master’s in el- Topeka, will KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A ministry to Faith journeys lead four ters), but Leon Suprenant is hoping his lat- pocket, has 96 pages and costs $5.95. Stehno, 83, a Sister of Charity of Leav- ementary school administration from celebrate bring help and healing to men and wom- est book will be “They’re the size of booklets rath- enworth for 66 years, died on March Saint Mary College in Leavenworth. their 50th en hurting from abortion received a boost a page-turner. er than books, and are meant to be an 18, three days before her 84th birth- For 46 years, Sister Madonna wedding thanks to new billboards recently installed to the Catholic Church “It’s not as easy read — not too theologically in- day. taught or was principal of elementa- anniversa- in high-visibility areas in the metro. Continued from page 1 was invited by a friend to the Cath- exciting as a tense,” he said. “It’s a good resource Dolores Ma- ry schools throughout the West and ry on April Project Rachel, a post-abortive minis- olic Campus Center at Washburn Bible story, or for people who want to go deeper in rie Stehno was Midwest. She returned to the mother- 6 with a try of the archdiocesan pro-life office, has “I also saw the unity of Alex’s University. Over time, she became a personal tes- their faith and need material in every- born at Provi- house in 1996 and worked in support blessing put up five new billboards alongside busy family. I want to seek that out,” she timony,” said day language to help them come to a dence Hospital services until she retired to Ross Hall by Father Mitchel Zimmerman, pastor of immersed in the life of the campus highways in Kansas City, Kan. Suprenant. greater understanding of some of our on March 21, in 2004. Christ the King. The couple was married added. center. Participation in Prayer and The billboards, which went up at the But the teachings and practices.” 1930, in Kansas Sister Madonna loved to walk. As on April 11, 1964, at Holy Cross Church, When Turley and Dinkel got en- Action, a weeklong program in which beginning of March, will remain for four to new “Pocket The book contains 200 of the most City, Kan. She a child, she walked back and forth to Emmett, by Father George Seuferling. gaged, she received encouragement college students combine prayer 12 weeks. Fundraising events held three Catholic Dic- basic Catholic terms, written in 25 to 30 was the third school. When she was missioned in Their children and their spouses are: Alan from a surprising source — her with outreach to the disadvantaged, times a year pay for the billboards. Project tionary,” which easily understood words. child of Joseph the West, she climbed mountains. She and Christi McKenzie, Rossville; Brian and mother. She encouraged Turley to also increased her faith. Rachel has posted billboards intermittent- was written Suprenant learned recently that the and Elsie Mag- started keeping track of her mileage Heather Ross, Rush Center; Scott and Col- plan the big Catholic wedding that “That was a life-changing experi- ly since 2008. by Suprenant book will be translated into Spanish and dalene Martin around 1985 in Laramie, Wyo. She was leen Ross, Rossville; and Jon and Danielle would be important to her fiance and ence for me,” she noted. The purpose of the billboards is not and just came out this month, is part of a he has been asked to write more books for Stehno. 55 years old then, and noted every Ross, Topeka. They also have 11 grandchil- his family. This fall, Rygaard decided to en- only to increase public awareness of Proj- multivolume series of small books called the series. At the time mile on odd scraps of paper. dren. Cards can be sent to the honorees That’s when Turley decided to en- roll in the RCIA. Since the campus ect Rachel, but also to encourage people “Faith Basics.” she was born, her dad had been hop- By 2009, she figured she had at 11550 S.W. Hwy. 40, Topeka, KS 66615. roll in the RCIA. center does not offer instruction, she to access the ministry through its Web- ing for a boy, but accepted his daugh- walked “around the world, logging “I’m learning so much,” she said, based healing outreach. enrolled in the program at St. Mat- ter with much joy and enthusiasm. 25,000 miles.” It took her 24 years. adding she looks forward to being thew Parish. Her dad was extremely happy that she She said, “I love to walk because Anniversary policy able to participate in the sacraments, She also returned to the sacra- turned out to be a tomboy. An athlete then I am alone with God. I even sing especially the Eucharist. • The Leaven prints 50, 60, 65 and 70th notices. ments of reconciliation and Commu- himself, it served to forge a strong ‘Just a Closer Walk’ as I walk. I look • Announcements are due eight days before the “I’m excited,” she said. “I’ve al- nion. Digital media conference bond between them. She bowled, at all the beauty around me and am desired publication date. ways been that person in the pew. That choice led to the end of a re- coming to KC played volleyball, tennis, ping-pong, grateful for all my blessings. I wave to • Announcements must be typed. [But now] at Easter, I will finally be lationship with a boyfriend who did basketball and baseball. She was also people along the way and have got- • They are for parishioners of Catholic parishes in able to receive Our Lord.” not understand her newfound faith. KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Archdio- president of the Girls’ Athletic Associ- ten acquainted with many wonderful the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, or for While Turley might have been And although they are not stand- cese of Kansas City in Kansas will host a ation in high school. people. We share bits of our lives with those who have resided in the archdiocese for a that person in the pew, Brittany ing in her way, Rygaard said most of national conference for those working in She was educated by the Sisters of each other and that, too, is a bless- significant period of time. Include the following Information: Rygaard, a native of Hiawatha and her family does not understand her church ministry on how to effectively use Charity at Blessed Sacrament Grade ing.” social media to evangelize. • The couple’s names; their parish; the date they also a senior at Topeka’s Washburn return to Catholicism either. School and Bishop Ward High School Sister Madonna was preceded in were married; church and city where they were University, has had a slightly differ- But there is one person that The Digital Church Conference will be in Kansas City, Kan. She entered the death by her parents, brothers — Dale, married; what they are doing to celebrate; date ent experience. Rygaard says is overjoyed about her held June 19 at Savior of the World Pas- community of the Sisters of Charity Joseph, and Charles Thomas — and of the celebration; names of children (if desired); A cradle Catholic, Rygaard made return to her childhood faith — her toral Center, 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas of Leavenworth on Aug. 14, 1947, and her sister, Nadine Kratofil. Survivors number of grandchildren and great-grandchil- City, Kan., from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. her first Communion as a child. grandmother. was given the name Sister Madonna. include her sister, Mary Louise Carroll, dren; To register for the conference or for Send notices to: The Leaven, 12615 Parallel Shortly thereafter, however, her fam- “‘One of my prayers,” she told She made her first vows onA ug. 15, of St. Petersburg, Fla. more information, go to the website at: Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, attn: anniversa- ily left the church. 1949. She earned both a bachelor’s de- Rygaard, “‘has finally been an- www.archkck.org/digitalchurch. ries; or send an email to: [email protected]. While a sophomore in college, she swered.’” Mountain & Street The Franciscans of the Poor live their vocation of prayer and service

ANSAS CITY, ple of the city, the people are moved Kan. — As a girl by God to respond to the Sisters’ needs growing up in with love. Brazil, Sister Ag- Sister Magdalena’s connections led atha of the Divine Father Gilson to come to the archdi- Mercy thought ocese to participate in the missionary everyone in the cooperative program 10 years ago. United States was Sister Magdalena then asked Father well-off, if not downright rich. John Pilcher, pastor of St. Bernard Par- KMissionary work in the Kansas City ish at the time, to ask vicar general Fa- Jeff Fink (seated), a University of Dallas student, and Sister Maria Goretti talk to a homeless man in an area has taught her otherwise, much to ther Gary Pennings if there was a need alley behind a convenience store/gas station on Independence Avenue in Kansas City, Mo. her surprise. the fraternity could ful- “In Brazil, everybody fill in the archdiocese. Story and photos by “The thing that impacted me was the things they need. We’ve put that in the thinks in the United Father Pennings sug- welcoming we have received form the bulletin, and people have been very States, there are not gested ministry at Sha- priests, the other religious and the peo- generous.” poor people here,” she Joe Bollig lom House, which is ple,” said Sister Magdalena. “I feel very Father Schneider has also dis- said. “When we came, operated by Catholic strongly that this was a big help in the cussed with the Sisters the possibility we saw yes, there are Charities of Northeast way the Sisters adjusted to life here.” of working together in evangelization poor people here. There are homeless Kansas. Some adjustments are easy for the and youth ministry. here. It changed our minds.” “It was perfect,” said Sister Magda- Sisters, but some — like learning a new The cathedral parish wants to re- When they arrived in January 2012, lena. language — are harder. pair the property’s deteriorated drive- the first three members of the Francis- “We are immigrants here anyway, way and build a garage so the Sisters cans Poor of Jesus Christ established a Sister Miracles talks with a homeless man after giving him food and personal hygiene products at one of their “group” drop-off sites: the parking lot of a large liquor store on Southwest Boulevard in Kansas because we belong to heaven,” said can store their van and supplies for the convent on the second floor of the Sha- Mountain and street City, Kan. Often, the Sisters will scout an area to find individual homeless persons who do not frequent the drop-off sites. Sister Paula. “But, in our daily lives as homeless ministry. lom House shelter for men in Kansas missionaries, we have to go very open “We’re leading a fundraising cam- City, Kan. A life of “mountain and street” — our hearts open, our minds open. paign for $20,000 to prepare the pad, Not only do they help care for the keeps the Sisters busy. There is no wrong place. We have to build the garage, and provide electric- homeless men of Shalom House, but For the “mountain” part of their make this country, this culture, our ity, a work area and storage for their the Sisters also go out and make them- lives, the Sisters have a daily routine new home and just learn.” vehicle and ministry materials,” said selves part of the community, a wel- of prayer that includes Mass, a rosary, Father Schneider. “We’re asking other come sight as they go about in their the Liturgy of the Hours (communal groups to help us to raise the money to simple brown habits and black veils prayer at set times during the day), a Warm, fraternal bonds support the Sisters.” and rope cinctures from which hang Holy Hour and Marian devotions. Occasionally, Father Schneider cele- their well-worn rosaries. The “street” part of their lives is The Sisters were delighted to dis- brates Mass for the Sisters in their Sha- “We say, ‘Mountain and street,’” said varied. cover they are not taken for granted in lom House chapel. Sister Paula of the Unbloody Sacrifice. The Sisters lead rosary pilgrimag- Kansas. “What I observe is [they have] a “We go to the mountain to see the Lord, es in English and Spanish at people’s “When we came here, Father Mark genuine and constant deepening of and then [to] the street for the service.” homes in the area. Images of the Bless- Mertes invited us to go to a meeting their love for the Lord,” he said. “They ed Mother travel from home to home, and introduced us to a lot of priests are delightful. They are a joy to have staying for a week at a time during there,” said Sister Paula. “They were so around.” To live like Jesus which the family will pray daily rosa- nice. Sometimes in Brazil, you are just ries, often with neighbors joining in. there. We belong to that country and The religious order of the Francis- When the week is over, the image is they know us. And all the priests here Places of the heart cans of the Poor was founded 12 years taken to another home. — Father Harry Schneider, Father Mark ago in Brazil by Father Gilson Sobreiro, The Sisters give talks and sing at re- Mertes, Father Tom Hesse and Arch- It’s easy to count the number of PJC. Currently the order works in Bra- treats and parish gatherings, often on bishop Naumann — are very open.” meals the Sisters take to the homeless, zil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Kansas. weekends. Many people want to help the Sis- their hours spent caring for the men at The order’s connection to Kansas And, always, the Sisters and lay vol- ters, support them and participate in Shalom House, or the number of homes came about through Sister Magdale- unteers take food, clothing, personal their ministries. American Catholics, they visit for rosary pilgrimages. na of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a for- hygiene items and other useful dona- Ben Thomas, a volunteer, helps Sister Maria they discovered, are very faithful. Some influences are harder to see, mer member of St. Bernard Parish in tions to the homeless in the Kansas Goretti make sandwiches from food donated “There are many people who bring because they are hidden in the human Wamego. Like many religious, the Sis- City area. by Thomas’ employer, Willie Dugan. The Sis- us clothes for the homeless and food, heart, mind and soul. Nevertheless, the ters take new names when they become “In street ministry, what impacted ters depend on donations not only to feed the and they want to help in any way they Sisters believe they are making a dif- novices. They receive their names from me was the difference in the poverty homeless, but also themselves. can,” said Sister Paula. “The young ference. Father Gilson, after prayer and consul- between Brazil and here,” said Sis- people, once or twice a month, they go “I remember a phrase from St. Fran- tation. Their new names symbolize ter Miracles of the Little Way. “The ters feel perfectly at home there. with us, even if it is cold or hot, they go cis,” said Sister Maria Goretti. “May- not only their personal spirituality, but young people who come with us don’t “I love living here, and I feel very com- with us to visit the homeless.” be we can’t change everything in the their mission in religious life. discriminate [against the homeless]. fortable with the people of the neighbor- “They are very good Catholics, world, but in order for the world to be Sister Magdalena, then still the lay American culture has a feeling of soli- hood,” said Sister Magdalena. “When very faithful,” she continued. “They better, we plant the seed of love.” volunteer Sally Savery, went to Brazil darity among Americans.” The Sisters, college students from the University of Dallas, and local volunteers gather for prayer behind Shalom House before going out into the Greater we walk on the streets, people stop and love Catholicism and they study. They The longer they stay and the more in 1995 to help poor children and or- Father Scott Wallisch, archdioce- Kansas City metropolitan area to offer food, companionship and prayer to persons who are homeless in the community. greet us, and are protective of us.” know more than me, and I am a Sister!” they become involved in people’s lives, phans in the Amazon region. Later, she san vocations director, participates in The Sisters have a growing ministry Although the Sisters live within the the more integrated they feel. discerned a vocation to the Franciscan the Sisters’ homeless ministry once a and pray with them, and even teach a lot.” andotte County Juvenile Detention among Hispanic and African-Amer- boundaries of Blessed Sacrament Par- “Before I was just Brazilian,” said order. month. them guitar. On Saturdays, the Sisters “The Sisters also work diligently to Facility and have recently become in- ican Catholics, and acceptance by ish, they also visit Our Lady & St. Rose Sister Paula. “Now I think my heart is “Our charism is to belong complete- “It has been a wonderful experi- prepare meals and do “deep cleaning” bring celebration to [Shalom House], volved in ReachKCK, the new youth non-Catholics. Parish and the Cathedral of St. Peter, all Brazilian, Mexican and American. I felt ly to Jesus and to live completely for Je- ence,” said Father Wallisch. “The Sis- of the facility. whether that be an Easter Mass or a outreach ministry of the archdiocese, “Even if they are not Catholics, they near downtown Kansas City, Kan. All very welcome here in this country.” sus,” said Sister Magdalena, who is the ters’ joy and humility and desire to find “Many of the men have no family Christmas celebration,” said Kim Bra- located on the campus of Blessed Sac- are very respectful to us,” said Sister three parishes have welcomed the Sis- “So many things, I think, in my life community’s leader, or custodian. the homeless where they are — and to — no one for them,” said Sister Maria bits, director of program operations for rament Parish in Kansas City, Kan. Agatha. “They take off their hats, [and ters and appreciate their involvement. have changed in this mission here,” she They do this by serving Jesus as he bring Jesus to them — has been really Goretti of the Spiritual Infancy. “Some- Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, say,] ‘Hello, Sister. Pray for me!’” “Sister Agatha and Sister Paula said. “I am so blessed to live with all presents himself in the many faces of inspiring to me.” times they don’t have anyone who asks which operates the facility. “Having This Kansas Catholic-Protestant helped form our Spanish choir when the American people. I think we are the poor, said Sister Paula. They also “And they are just a blast to be them how they are today. We arrive a safe and sober environment for the No better place rapprochement is very different from we began the Spanish Mass here,” said helping to bring them together.” strive to “live like Jesus.” They rely to- around,” he added. there and say hello, and share part of men during holidays, which are difficult Brazil, where relations can be tense cathedral rector Father Harry Schnei- (For more information on the Sis- tally on divine providence for support The Sisters also minister to the men our lives. And they become a part of times for the men, is really important.” Although inner-city Kansas City, between new Protestant sects and the der. “The Sisters have ministry to the ters and their ministries, call (913) 387- — which means, as they serve the peo- staying at Shalom House. They talk our lives, so I think our presence helps The Sisters visit youths at the Wy- Kan., has a tough reputation, the Sis- long-established Catholic Church. homeless, so they’ve asked at times for 4696). 10 nation theleaven.com | march 28, 2014 march 28, 2014 | theleaven.com world 11 Pope: Sacredness of human Boys’ choir from centuries-old life is seen in its fragility VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The fragility Stairway to heaven of human life is part of its beauty and monastery in Spain makes U.S. debut is something people only really learn by being close to, sharing with and caring By Katherine Talalas Vatican backs effort to restore Holy Stairs shrine for those who are suffering, Pope Francis Catholic News Service By Carol Glatz said. “Even in suffering, no one is ever alone because God — in his merciful CNS photo/Fred LeBlanc Catholic News Service ASHINGTON (CNS) — love for humanity and for the world — Since the 13th century, This file photo shows the damage caused to ATICAN CITY (CNS) — embraces even the most inhuman situ- the Escolania de Mont- Cathedral High School, St. Michael’s Academy Just like someone gently ations in which the image of the Creator serrat has sung daily for preschool and middle school in Springfield, unwrapping a present, a re- present in each person appears blurred pilgrimsW at Santa Maria de Montserrat Mass. The June 1, 2011, tornado cut a 39-mile or disfigured,” the pope told members storer carefully peeled back Abbey in Catalonia, Spain. path through western Massachusetts. of the Pontifical Council for Health Care aV thin wet veil of paper from a black It took them 800 years, but they have Ministry. Meeting council members sooty wall to see what was hidden un- finally arrived in the United States to $28.8 million FEMA grant March 24, Pope Francis said Blessed derneath. share their ministry of sacred music. John Paul II, who will be canonized April to help rebuild schools From behind the layers of grime and “Sacred music is important to us, 27, was a living example of the call to dirt emerged the frescoed images of a because a monk knows that when he is destroyed in tornado “do good by suffering and do good for fallen Roman column, a flock of fluffy those who suffer.” In response to Bless- in the liturgy he is in the presence of SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (CNS) — A sheep and a pink sunset sky over a for- ed John Paul’s example and teaching, he God,” said Benedictine Brother Efrem $28.8 million Federal Emergency Man- gotten ancient city. said, people responded “with much af- de Montella, deputy headmaster of the agement Administration grant will al- The surprise that restorer Chi- fection and veneration, recognizing that Escolania. low the Diocese of Springfield to rebuild ara Munzi was unveiling was a 16th- God was with him.” God is always pres- The choir sang liturgical music — three schools destroyed in a 2011 torna- century fresco by Flemish master Paul ent with those who suffer, the pope said, some of it dating back to the Middle do. Springfield Bishop Timothy A. Mc- Bril — a rich, colorful landscape scene and that was particularly true during the Ages — in New York, Summit, N.J., and Donnell said the grant will allow for the that hadn’t been seen with such vivid suffering and passion of Jesus. “In him, Bethesda, Md. On March 15, the con- CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn demolition of Cathedral High School, St. detail for centuries. every human pain, every anguish, ev- gregation at the Basilica of the National Members of the Escolania de Montserrat, one of the oldest and most venerable boys’ choirs in Michael’s Academy Middle School and CNS photo/Paul Haring Four levels of scaffolding put restor- ery suffering was assumed out of love, Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Europe, perform at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washing- St. Michael Academy Preschool to make Chiara Munzi uses special Japanese paper as she restores a fresco by Flemish master Paul Bril ers and visitors within inches of freshly out of the pure desire to be close, to be in Washington was also treated to two ton March 15. Founded in the 13th century, the choir sings daily for pilgrims at the abbey of Santa way for the reconstruction. The federal in the San Lorenzo Chapel adjacent to the Holy Stairs in Rome Feb. 28. Layers of grime on the uncovered images of trailing ivy, angels with us.” Contemplating Christ suffering songs after Mass. Maria de Monserrat in Catalonia, Spain. funds will supplement about $40 million chapel’s Renaissance frescoes are being removed, bringing the original splendor of the artwork playing lutes, the solemn and wise fac- on the cross is the best education for The sacred music performed by the in insurance coverage that the diocese re- back to life. The project, which will include frescos surrounding the Holy Stairs, is expected to es of doctors of the church and bucolic learning to recognize Christ suffering in choir demands a lot of dedication. The day, but for the pilgrims that have come repertoire. ceived in the fall. The grant covers about last another five years. landscapes. all those who are sick or defenseless or boys leave their homes between the to Montserrat it’s a special day. It’s not “We get to share a little bit of who 75 percent of the unfunded costs to re- Bringing blackened or dulled walls that the Holy Stairs shrine is a unique Arts chapters and donors in the United hurting, the pope said. ages of 9 and 14 and spend four or five so much about us, and how we feel — we are, too, and to share the Catalan place the schools as determined by FEMA and ceilings back to their original place of worship in Rome. Kingdom, Florida, North Carolina and years at Montserrat. They practice for it’s about what we can give to the visi- culture,” said 13-year-old chorister officials. The funds can be used for con- struction as well as school furnishings. “brightness and immediacy transports “When we pray and at the same South Carolina. an hour and 10 minutes a day and sing tors of Montserrat.” Marc Garcia. Their performance at the Pope to Mafiosi: Turn away The June 1, 2011, tornado ravaged the us right back to the moment they were time we do something that is physi- The patrons coordinate funding daily in the church. In addition to sing- The boys’ responsibility to the pil- Strathmore in Bethesda included music campus on the outskirts of Springfield. painted,” Paolo Violini, the Vatican cal” — like climbing the stairs on one’s from people worldwide to help restore now from the road to hell ing, the boys play piano and at least one grims is part of the reason why they composed for Our Lady of Montserrat Diocesan officials were uncertain that the Museums’ top expert in fresco resto- knees — “we may in some way feel that and preserve, not just the museums’ in- other instrument. have toured less extensively than other as well as opera and Catalan folk songs. ROME (CNS) — Surrounded by survi- school would reopen after the storm, par- ration, told Catholic News Service. we may touch what Jesus touched at house collections, but any architectur- vors of innocent people killed by the Ma- When asked if a chorister’s schedule choirs. The Benedictine abbey on the The group has enjoyed perform- ticularly in light of declining enrollment in A team of nearly a dozen restorers that time, and we feel that we are near al or artistic treasure belonging to the fia, Pope Francis made an emotional ap- was tiring, Pablo Morales, 12, said that side of the mountain draws travelers ing in the United States. “It’s not the recent decades. In announcing receipt of spent nine months just on the chap- Jesus,” he said. Vatican. That includes properties out- peal to Italian gangsters to give up their it could be. However, he thought that from all over the world. For centuries, last time we will come, we hope,” said the grant at a March 3 news conference, el’s vaulted ceiling. They are using Father Guerra said many people side the walls of Vatican City, like the lives of crime and avoid eternal dam- element was of minor significance. the Escolania sang only for their visi- Brother Efrem. Bishop McDonnell thanked the Cathedral surgical scalpels, pulses of laser light, who come to the sanctuary are expe- sanctuary, which is located near the nation. “Men and women of the Mafia, “The important thing is not to think tors. In 1968, the choir began to leave Americans who appreciate the beau- High School community and other sup- de-oxidizing chemicals, thin Japanese riencing a difficult moment in life and Basilica of St. John Lateran. please change your lives, convert, stop about oneself,” Pablo said in an inter- the monastery to sing. ty of this unique and ancient tradition porters for their patience in undertaking paper sprayed with ammonium bicar- they offer “their own suffering to Jesus The preliminary studies needed doing evil,” the pope said at a prayer vigil view at the national shrine. “For the On tour, audiences listen to selec- hope that they will come again, too. the effort to secure the funding. He said it bonate and soft sea sponges to bring to be near him, to be helped by him.” for restoring the entire sanctuary had March 21. “I ask on my knees and for your choristers it’s just another day like any tions outside of the Escolania’s normal has been “a long haul” since the tornado. back the original splendor of the Me- U.S. art gallery curator Mary Angela been completed more than a decade own good. “This life you have now, it will dieval sanctuary’s 18,300 square feet of Schroth is coordinating the Holy Stairs ago. “The last piece of the puzzle was not give you pleasure, it will not give you Renaissance frescoes and decorative project. She said it was difficult and the financial support, so that’s why the joy, it will not give you happiness,” the pope said. “The power, the money you paintings. slow going to get the needed funding patrons got involved,” said Legionaries have now from so many dirty deals, from Sister’s dream of Guadalupe shrine to be realized in South Philly In addition to the frescoed chapels and support to restore such a complex of Christ Father Mark Haydu, director and large sanctuary. of the museums’ Patrons of the Arts so many Mafia crimes, blood-stained By Lou Baldwin Her dream grew out of a 2008 visit to Nunzio Carto and explained her mis- arriving “next year” was a reference to and walls, the pontifical sanctuary money, blood-stained power — you will “It’s not glamorous like the Sistine office. Catholic News Service Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmits- sion. He enthusiastically agreed. the expectation that Pope Francis will houses the “Scala Santa” or Holy Stairs. not be able to take that with you to the Chapel. This is the people’s sanctuary” Father Haydu said sacred art is in- burg, Md., where she snapped a picture Sister Paula reached out to friends come to Philadelphia in September 2015 According to tradition, the Holy other life.” “There is still time not to end HILADELPHIA (CNS) — Reli- of a mosaic in a prayer garden with an who were backers of the sacred art acad- to attend the last day of the World Meet- Stairs are the ones Jesus climbed when — a place that has been popular with valuable, not just for its material beau- up in hell, which awaits you if you contin- gious shrines or art in the public old-fashioned box camera. emy to help plan the shrine. She also ing of Families, but there has been no Pontius Pilate brought him before and loved by simple people of faith for ty, but also for its power to help trans- ue on this road,” Pope Francis said. “You places are relatively rare in the After having the film developed, Sis- engaged an ecclesiastical sculptor to de- official confirmation the pope will be the crowd and handed him over to be centuries, she said. form people’s lives. had a papa and a mamma. Think of them, United States but quite common ter Paula was astonished to find a bril- sign and craft it. there. crucified. It’s said that Constantine’s The fame of Michelangelo’s frescoes “If it can even bring solace to some- weep a little and convert.” Every year inP Europe, South America and other ar- liant image of Our Lady of Guadalupe Although Sister Paula did not live to Steven Kilpatrick, a Cherry Hill, N.J., mother, St. Helen, brought the stairs to in the Sistine Chapel has, in a sense, one who’s suffering, if it can convince since 1996, the Italian anti-Mafia group eas that have a predominantly Catholic superimposed on the shrine rather than see the shrine completed, her friends are sculptor, was selected by Sister Paula to Rome from Jerusalem in 326 A.D. overwhelmed its intended spiritual someone mired in a challenge, a diffi- Libera has observed March 21, the first culture. the mosaic image she photographed. determined to see the project through. design the shrine. Kilpatrick has execut- The 28 marble steps are covered significance and purpose as an active culty, a weakness, that they can’t find full day of spring, in memory of innocent But if all goes as expected, a shrine When neither Sister Paula nor profes- “We are sending a mass mailing of ed sacred art for churches and shrines with thick wood panels, now worn place of worship, she said. the moral courage to overcome, and victims of organized crime. According to honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe is sional photographers could give a rea- 1,500 to 1,600 to her supporters,” said around the country as well as in Europe, smooth from centuries of human traf- The Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs’ have a spiritual experience before the the group, the approximately 700 people coming to a street corner in South Phil- sonable explanation, she took it as a sign Bill Maffucci, a real estate attorney who South America and Africa. fic. A minimum of 2,000 pilgrims a restoration “is really a project to renew passion of Christ, for example,” then gathered with Pope Francis in a Rome adelphia. that she should make it her mission to worked with Sister Paula as she estab- “I knew her well; she was an exemplar day visit the shrine, and many of them faith” and support people’s “spiritual the church needs to care for that her- church this year represented the fami- Once in place, the shrine will fulfill promote devotion to Mary and Our Lady lished the art academy. and a brilliant artist and I considered her climb the stairs on their knees, pray at experience of the Holy Stairs,” not just itage, too, he said. lies of an estimated 15,000 such victims a dream of Sister Paula Bierschmitt, a of Guadalupe in particular. “She became a close friend and a spir- saintly,” he said. the Sancta Sanctorum — the first pri- preserve its historic art, Schroth said. “If that missing link is the atmo- across Italy. In his greeting, Father Luigi member of the Sisters of the Immaculate Sister Paula’s inner voice told her itual adviser to me. She helped me with To create the model for the sculpture, vate chapel of the popes — and vener- The Vatican Museums is overseeing sphere that helps them get over the Ciotti, founder of Libera, denounced the Mafia as the “assassin of hope” and re- Heart of Mary, who died in September. that she, like Juan Diego, should have a a lot of things,” he said in an interview Kilpatrick obtained a high-resolution ate a silver and jewel-covered Byzan- the restoration project, which should hump, well, there’s infinite value there,” called a range of its victims. The priest The shrine will include a bronze image shrine erected. But she was hesitant to with CatholicPhilly.com, the news web- digital image of St. Juan Diego’s tilma. tine image of Christ. take another five years to complete, the U.S. priest said. “The financial in- The sanctuary, which is dedicated culminating in the cleaning of the fres- vestment, the returns go beyond any- mentioned women caught up in human of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness act at first. site of the Philadelphia Archdiocese. The statue itself, first formed in clay, will trafficking, people fallen ill owing to il- to the Passion of Christ, is entrusted to coes along the Holy Stairs; the frescoes thing anyone could ever imagine and of the Americas, as she appeared on It was not until Pentecost 2010, as “Now we are focusing on the project and be cast in molten bronze through the an- legal disposal of toxic waste and even the tilma, or cloak, of St. Juan Diego in she was walking along Broad Street af- hope to have the shrine in place when cient method of lost wax, with a modern the care and protection of the Passion- depict Christ’s journey from the Last that’s what’s powerful, that’s what’s Supper to his passion, death, resurrec- beautiful and that’s why the church children, including Domenico Gabriele, 16th-century Mexico. ter Mass, that her voice told her this was Pope Francis arrives next year. We think touch: the use of colors in the bronze. ist fathers, who have a special devotion an 11-year-old shot to death while playing tion and ascension into heaven. cares about its art in the end.” Sister Paula was an artist and the where the shrine should be. She hap- it will cost about $200,000, but that is a “It will be exactly as seen on the til- to Christ’s passion. soccer in 2009, and Nicola Campolongo, The work is being funded through founder of the American Academy of Sa- pened to be in front of the Carto Funer- small cost.” ma,” he said. The sanctuary’s rector, Passionist a 3-year old murdered in January, report- cred Arts in South Philadelphia in 1993. al Home. She soon approached owner Maffucci’s comment about the pope Father Francesco Guerra, told CNS the Vatican Museums’ Patrons of the edly to avenge an unpaid drug debt. 12 classifieds theleaven.com | MARCH 28, 2014 march 28, 2014 | theleaven.com calendar 13

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Scripture Readings mark my words Building the culture of Life FOURTH week of lent

March 30 fourth SUNDAY OF LENT No one can deny this singer’s gift Public prayer at abortion clinics gives heroic witness 1 Sm 16: 1b, 6-7, 10-13a that we must be martyrs who addition to these important who have a very mistaken Ps 23: 1-6 ey, are you a evangelize. . . . I am here the vast majority of people lthough we suffer being put to death; activities, I want to empha- view of giving witness at an Eph 5: 8-14 fan of Italy’s for this.” are only nominally Catho- Jn 9: 1-41 are making rather, we must generously size the special need that the abortion clinic. Many have “The Voice”? There’s much more to lic, this young nun may at give of ourselves, our wit- unborn place upon our con- visions of radical protesters Yeah, me Sister Cristina’s story. In least put the thought into some mar- March 31 ness, in the battle for life. We sciences. The unprecedented at abortion clinics. Yet, the neither.H Since I never the biography submitted to people’s minds — as Pope A Monday should be actively involved scale in human history of the opposite is true. Praying watch “The Voice” here in the TV show, she says that Francis unfailingly does ginal progress in Is 65: 17-21 in building a culture of life worldwide attack on the un- on the sidewalk is a very the States, it’s no wonder she always wanted to be a — that there is something Ps 30: 2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13ab changing our culture of as our state in life affords born demands our attention. peaceful activity. Sadly, Jn 4: 43-54 that I didn’t even know singer. Quite by accident, truly worth examining Father death and darkness into Ron Kelsey us. We need to be a pro-life We must stand in witness while thousands of babies that Italy had a similar in 2008, she participated in and pursuing in this “faith a culture of life and light, Ron Kelsey is the archdiocesan witness to our family and for the unborn in far greater are killed each year at the April 1 show. All of that changed a “music hall” sponsored thing.” Mark Goldasich much remains to be done. consultant for the pro-life office. You friends and circles of influ- numbers. Kansas City area abortion Tuesday about 10 days ago when I by the Ursuline Sisters. At If the people won’t Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of I believe that one of the can email him at: prolife@archkck. ences. This will not always And one exceptional way clinics, there are relatively Ez 47: 1-9, 12 watched a YouTube clip the time, she was a non-be- come to church, then the Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He most important things that org or call (913) 647-0350. be easy. We need to be will- to do so is to give public few who stand in prayer and Ps 46: 2-3, 5-6, 8-9 of a young woman with a liever and “against the church needs to go to the Jn 5: 1-16 has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. we can do to positively ing to stand for the truth and witness to the abortions that give witness to the horrific powerful voice belting out Church, but found instead people. Even ”The Voice” change our culture is to be A martyr is countercultur- be willing to suffer the loss are occurring in our very activity that is taking place in Alicia Keys’ “No One.” love.” can be a vehicle for the April 2 more actively engaged as al, and thus requires great of human esteem or being communities. Standing and our community. The singer was a Sicil- judges asks Sister Cristina Her choice of “No One” “culture of encounter” that Francis of Paola, hermit witnesses in the broad grass- courage in order to stand in liked by others. praying at abortion clinics is I would like to challenge ian, 25 years old, who lives what the Vatican thinks of might be a subtle reference Pope Francis has talked Is 49: 8-15 roots pro-life movement. opposition to prevailing soci- So, what does this pro- a powerful way to give this you to take 15 minutes to go Ps 145: 8-9, 13c-14, 17-18 in Milan. And she obvi- her performance, she re- to the Love that she found. about. Remember that a martyr etal attitudes and values. life witness look like? It can public witness. Your silent and pray at an abortion clin- Jn 5: 17-30 ously has a habit . . . as in plies — without missing a Think of Jesus as the Sister Cristina’s singing is a witness — a witness who We are all called to be involve many, many activities witness may help someone ic. Be a light in the darkness. a nun’s habit. Her name is beat — that she now hopes subject of that song and reminded me of another has stood for the truth and martyrs — witnesses — to as we serve others in their choose life rather than abor- Be a witness, a martyr, for April 3 Sister Cristina Scuccia and for a phone call from Pope you get a nice testimony of nun, although a “fake” has given himself sacrificial- the value and dignity of hu- various needs from con- tion for their child. life. Thursday she’s a member of the Ur- Francis. faith. one: Whoopi Goldberg in ly for the benefit of others. man beings. I am not stating ception to natural death. In I have spoken with many Ex 32: 7-14 suline Sisters of the Holy From the moment Sister As of this writing, there the 1992 film “Sister Act.” Ps 106: 19-23 Family. And, yes, she is a have been nearly 29 million Like Goldberg’s fictional Jn 5: 31-47 Cristina sings her first few “real” nun. notes, the audience is on hits on this YouTube vid- nun, this real life one may April 4 The clip is definitely its feet, cheering. Back- eo. Obviously, some of the bring young people back Isidore, bishop, doctor of the church worth the eight minutes stage, some of her fellow interest is simply curiosity to church through her an- Wis 2: 1a, 12-22 — just Google “Italian nun Sisters nervously jump up or the novelty of seeing a gelic singing. When Sister from the super Ps 34: 17-21, 23 voice” — even if you don’t and down as she performs. nun on “The Voice.” But Cristina can bring tears Jn 7: 1-2, 10, 25-30 speak any Italian. In the Later on, the crowd chants, there is absolutely no mis- to even a tattooed, Italian show, four judges sit with “So-rel-la,” which means taking the exuberant joy rapper — Ja-X — some- April 5 their backs to the stage in “Sister” in Italian, over and this young nun possesses. thing special is certainly Stress of semester can’t dilute solemnity of season Vincent Ferrer, priest swivel chairs. If they like over again. Her eyes sparkle, as does going on. Jer 11: 18-20 ment can lead to change/ teresting,” to say the least! Regardless of what stress what they hear from the When asked by the her personality. Her whole I do hope that Sister ear friends Ps 7: 2-3, 9b-12 transition for the next However, you may have there may be in schools singer, they hit a button being seems to tingle with Cristina gets her phone Jn 7: 40-53 judges why she came on of Catholic school year. This, in turn, noted something missing at this time of year, each and turn around. the show, she responds, “I life. call from the pope. But, let schools, can lead to an underlying in the above description Friday in Lent Catholic It’s quite entertaining have a gift and now I am And she is “normal” in me voice my opinion here sense of excitement cou- of school life. In Catholic school communities pray just to watch the faces giving it to you. Shouldn’t every sense of the word, and now: “No One” is a D Although it may not pled with nervousness. schools, the most important the Stations of the Cross of the judges as they see it be that way?” She adds especially in her enthu- bigger fan of hers than me. seem like it by looking at Add to this the arrival of aspect of this time of year and are reminded of what Find The Leaven that the talented singer is that Pope Francis “always siasm for the faith. In a any school calendar, this is spring, extracurricular ac- is our celebration of Lent, Jesus endured to save us. We a nun. When one of the country like Italy, where kathy o’Hara in these places says we should go out and an extremely “lively” time tivities that may need to be Holy Week, and Easter. are called to remember the of year in schools. Teach- Kathy O’Hara is the superintendent rescheduled due to weather, How fitting it is that in great joy that awaits us if we Online ers look forward to second of archdiocesan schools. and the month of May — a the midst of what can some- are faithful. www.theleaven.com semester when they can month my predecessor often times be the angst of second Regardless of the chal- In the beginning have students’ “undivided described as “the month semester, we are called back lenges we face in schools, attention” for consecutive much assessment taking into which everyone having to the one and only truth if we remember Good Fri- Facebook months in order to solely place in schools. Pastors anything to do with schools that really matters — the day and Easter, we always www.facebook.com/ focus on teaching and learn- and boards are evaluat- tries to cram in everything one that John so beautifully should have hope and joy. theleavenkc God often acts contrary to human expectations ing. Unfortunately, in the ing school leaders, school that they did not get to in writes: “God so loved the That is the greatest here are only the reading points out: “Not In choosing David as Midwest, the weather can leaders are evaluating the first 8 ½ months of the world that he gave his only witness we can bear to our seven days in the as man sees does God see, king, God has once again play havoc with that plan! teachers, and teachers are school year.” Son, so that everyone who students. Alleluia! Twitter week. As much as because man sees the ap- acted contrary to our expec- It also is the time of evaluating students. The Indeed, the last quarter of believes in him may not die ¡Vaya con Dios! @theleavenkc we might try, we pearance but the Lord looks tations. And the meaning year in which there is results of all of this assess- any school year can be “in- but have eternal life.” Tcannot fit any more days in. into the heart.” of this goes beyond Da- There are only seven sacra- This is not the only story vid. This turns out to be a YouTube ments. We do not need any about David’s early life that typical way for God to act. www.youtube.com/ more than those to bring us Father Mike Stubbs presents a reversal of expec- As king, David represents user/theleavenkc God’s grace. There are sev- tations. Something similar Israel. Despite being such a en gifts of the Holy Spirit. Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of happens when David encoun- small nation, Israel will have ordained to serve There are seven corporal Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and ters the Philistine Goliath. a huge impact on the world. Who to contact about . . . works of mercy, as well as has a degree in Scripture from Harvard The boy defeats the giant. Through Israel, God will University. seven spiritual ones. Even the way David is de- reverse all our expectations. Story ideas It is no accident that all scribed resembles the earlier As Christians, we see Deacon heralds Resurrection at Easter Vigil Mass [email protected] these occur in groups of We have reached the magic description of David in his this happening especially in ne of my ambo, where he then sings And the deacon is dressed from slavery in Egypt but seven. The number seven, number. anointing by Samuel: “When Jesus Christ. Not only did he the Exsultet, a long, magnif- in white, recalling the angel from slavery to sin, and the Calendar notices in the Bible and in Christian However, contrary to all [Goliath] had sized David up, live in a relatively insignif- favorite icent proclamation of the at the empty tomb: “His ap- true light that overcomes [email protected] expectations, it turns out tradition, symbolizes full- and seen that he was youth- icant corner of the Roman images of resurrection of Christ. pearance was like lightning our darkness. ness or completion. that Jesse has an eighth son, ful, and ruddy, and handsome Empire, but he lived in a I should back up at this and his clothing white as Perhaps the most famous Anniversary notices O That is why, when the David. He is the youngest, in appearance, he held him in town that even his fellow the deacon is that of point and note that the snow” (Mt 28:3). line from the Exsultet is its [email protected] prophet Samuel interviews so Jesse did not even bother contempt” (1 Sm 17:42). Jews considered insignif- priest or even a lay cantor The Exsultet, or Easter reference to original sin: the seven sons of Jesse in to call him in for the inter- Compare this to how icant. One asked: “Can herald, or messen- may sing the Exsultet, but Proclamation, dates all the “O truly necessary sin of Eagle Scouts Sunday’s first reading — 1 view. This eighth son does David looks to Samuel: “He anything good come from ger. Leon Suprenant the Roman Missal itself way back to the fourth cen- Adam, destroyed completely [email protected] Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a — as not look as promising as the was ruddy, a youth hand- Nazareth?” (Jn 1:46) Leon Suprenant is the pastoral asso- notes that the proper and tury. The version now in use by the Death of Christ! prospective candidates to others. some to behold and making And yet, he became the In the rite of ordination ciate for administration in the office preferred minister to sing probably originated in the “O happy fault that Advertising be the new king of Israel, Nonetheless, God choos- a splendid appearance” (1 Savior of the world. to the diaconate, the bishop of the permanent diaconate. He also the Exsultet is the deacon. fifth century. The use of the earned so great, so glorious [email protected] we do not expect any more. es him as the new king. As Sm 16:12). says to the new deacon, “Re- blogs at: www.archkck.org/blog. Why would this be? The paschal candle goes back a Redeemer!” ceive the Gospel of Christ, reason is that the Exsult- even further and is rooted During these final weeks whose herald you have be- as herald of the Gospel of et is nothing less than the in ancient Jewish customs. leading up to Easter, let us your presence, to be there, your love!” the pope told fa- in Italy, as well as the first anniversary of the formal in- come.” In artistic depictions Christ is especially evident proclamation of the Gospel, It is a jewel of our Catholic reflect on what these words Pope francis thers present in St. Peter’s Square. auguration of Pope Francis’ ministry as bishop of Rome of the Annunciation, the in the Easter Vigil liturgy, and the deacon is ordained tradition and a call to joyful mean for us — that the re- On the feast of St. Joseph, patron saint of the univer- Despite a massive citywide transport strike in Rome, and pope. St. Joseph’s “great mission is to be a guard- Archangel Gabriel is often the greatest feast of the to be a herald, or messenger, praise and jubilation. demption Christ offers us is sal church and Jesus’ earthly father, Pope Francis urged more than 80,000 people made their way to the square ian,” the pope said. The saint is a model for all educators, depicted wearing a dalmatic, church. He brings the light- of this good news. Just as The Exsultet is a compen- even greater than our sins. all dads in the world to stick by their children’s side, for the pope’s weekly audience March 19. The pope ded- whether they are teachers, catechists, parents, religious the vestment of a deacon, so ed paschal candle into the the faithful stand to hear the dium of salvation history. As St. Paul wrote: “Where teaching them, guiding them and loving them. “I ask that icated his catechesis to the role and example of St. Jo- or priests, “who are fathers, too, you know!” he said. as to symbolize his role as darkened church, stopping priest or deacon proclaim Christ is presented as the sin increased, grace abound- you have the grace to be very close to your children, let- seph. — CNS herald of the coming of the three times, proclaiming the Gospel at Mass, all the true lamb of God who takes ed all the more” (Rom 5:20). ting them grow, but being by their side. They need you, March 19 also marks the celebration of Father’s Day Christ Child. “The Light of Christ.” Then faithful at the Easter Vigil away the sins of the world, The role of the deacon the deacon proceeds to the stand during the Exsultet. the one who delivers us not 16 LOCAL NEWS theleaven.com | march 28, 2014 Nobody is perfect Teens hear unique message at ReachKCK event By Jessica Langdon [email protected] Learn more Stay up-to-date on the happen- ANSAS CITY, Kan. — It’s a ings at ReachKCK by visiting its safe bet the group of teens Facebook page at: www.facebook. gathered at ReachKCK com/ReachKCK; or Twitter page (Blessed Sacrament cam- at: www.twitter.com/ReachKCK. Kpus) here had never heard introduc- tions quite like this. “My name’s Cindy, and I’m not per- have to be ashamed of myself. And the fect.” program that we did today — Not Per- “My name’s Evangelyn, and I’m not fect — it speaks a lot.” perfect.” The words “We are not perfect but “I’m Shawn, and I’m definitely not we are breaking free” decorated a life- perfect.” size door at the front of the room. Then again, the audience had prob- At the end of the session, attend- ably never experienced a presentation ees wrote on the door something they like this, either — and for some, it re- planned to break free from in their ally hit home. own lives. Together, Cindy Wittman, Evan- “We believe when you write some- gelyn Smith and Shawn Gaupp intro- thing down, it can no longer have duced teens to the message of their power over you,” said Wittman. organization, Not Perfect, on March 19 Not Perfect is already planning to at ReachKCK as part of the outreach’s work with ReachKCK in the future. Spring Break Extravaganza. And organizers of ReachKCK are “We all mess up. We do things we excited about that and other upcom- shouldn’t do or say things we shouldn’t ing events. say,” Wittman told the teens. But what they aimed to do on this chilly Wednesday of spring break was help them find a deeper love inside Blossoming ministry themselves, accept others as they ReachKCK followed up its public are — and accept themselves for who outreach kickoff — a “One Thing Re- they are. mains” night of eucharistic adoration The quest for perfection can be for youth of the archdiocese in De- huge in young people’s lives, she has cember 2013 — with a Spring Break found. Extravaganza. Gaupp defined perfect as “being The week opened with a St. Pat- entirely without fault or defect.” rick’s Day party that ReachKCK direc- “I only know one person that is tor Liz (Halfmann) Miller described perfect, and that is Jesus Christ, the as a blast, and a good chance for at- Son of God,” he said. tendees to get to know each other. The week also brought a girls’ night out with Zumba, pizza and games; a Breaking free Spoken Word workshop, along with time in the coffee shop; and a peren- And when anyone else strives to be Leaven photo by Joe McSorley nial favorite with the young men — an perfect, it can result in placing unreal- Participants in ReachKCK’s Not Perfect event on March 19 write something they want to break open gym in which to display their istic goals and expectations on them- free of on a door representing transitions. It was part of ReachKCK’s Spring Break Extravaganza. mad basketball skills. selves and on others, Gaupp said. “God doesn’t make mistakes. He Miller believes ReachKCK is shar- “What’s worse is, it can lead to self- order to put God first. made us just the way he wants us,” ing the church and its message with harm,” he added. Every morning, she leans on a said Wittman. “Everybody, look people who might not otherwise have “It can also lead us to drugs and al- Scripture passage that tells her, “I around the room. Look at each oth- the opportunity to be touched by it. cohol, which are really just temporary can do anything through Christ who er. You weren’t made like that other “The archdiocese has been the one escapes from reality,” he said. strengthens me.” person. You’re not meant to. He made that’s been behind us the whole time Smith shared that an assault at a And she encouraged the teens to you just the way you are. He doesn’t 100 percent,” said Miller. “It’s really young age left her questioning why a “get your strong on in the morning.” place people down here randomly, go- exciting to watch the seeds be planted loving God would allow such a thing Gaupp also shared some of the ing, ‘I need a tall one here and a short and watch the ministry begin to blos- to happen. struggles he has faced, including one over here.’” som.” She struggled for years with hatred, breaking free from an addiction to Instead, God wants people to take And many of the teens who might lack of self-worth, deep depression pain medication. comfort in the way they were creat- visit ReachKCK don’t have cars or and suicidal thoughts. “Every day, I treat it like I’m lucky ed and to not put undue pressure on driver’s licenses, so it was import- Then, at a teen girls’ session at a to be here,” he said. themselves, comparing themselves to ant to create a center to which many religious camp, she connected with a And he has learned to listen to God others. could walk, Miller believes. woman who shared her own testimo- and to let God lead. And God wants people to open Micuela Wright, 17, attended Not ny. For the first time, she shared what “God showed his great love for us their hearts wide and let him in, al- Perfect and the St. Patrick’s Day par- had happened and what was happen- by sending Christ to die for us while lowing him to replace fears, worries ty. She had seen events advertised at ing in her life. we were still sinners,” Smith told the and anxieties with peace and love. school before spring break and was She saw that the other woman still group, talking about redemption. “And you will feel that peace and enjoying what she found there. believed in God. Gaupp stressed that change comes joy. You’ll be on fire with it,” said Witt- And every Catholic who gives at “She just showed me the love of Je- from within and it’s possible to con- man. “You’ll be jumping up and down, his or her parish contributes to youth sus, and she told me that he was my trol emotions and actions. and people will go, ‘Wow, I want to be outreach — in both urban and rural creator, and she told me that the way Donisha Dabner, 17, was one of the like that.’ settings — through a special assess- he created me was the way that he de- local teens who attended Not Per- “And that’s Jesus.” ment that each parish pays expressly sired for me to be made,” said Smith. fect. in support of ministry to youth. “We are not perfect, but we are She was raised in church, and has “Everything that we’re doing ties fearfully and wonderfully made,” really returned and reconnected back to that,” said Miller, grateful to Wittman emphasized to the crowd. Putting God first with it in the past several years, she everyone who helps make her minis- “Fearfully” in the biblical context said. Wittman shared her story of what try possible. means to have respect for God, she Programs like those at ReachKCK, she described as “adult bullying” in a “It’s my firm belief the youth are said, and “wonderfully” means dis- she has found, “are helping me real- dating situation, and the fears she has not the future of the church,” she said. tinct and unique. ize who I am inside. It’s helping me to had to break free from in her life in realize that I can be who I am. I don’t “They are the church.”