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[email protected] VOLUME 137, NUMBER 38 DAVENPORT, IOWA 137 YEARS OF INSPIRATION SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 10 PAGES Advertise 25 –50 times in a year Bishop’s corporal work of mercy ‘Look out for one another, as Christ,’ bishop tells offenders By Barb Arland-Fye 1‐10” $7.32 The Catholic Messenger MOUNT PLEASANT — Five minutes before the regularly scheduled Mass 11‐30” $7.14 at Mt. Pleasant Correc- tional Facility, a voice announces over the public address system, “Catholic Mass, Library, 6 o’clock.” An announcement on 31” Plus $6.95 the bulletin board outside the library that doubles as a chapel advertises the Sept. 19 Mass with Bishop Thomas Zinkula. But the correct time has been blot- ted out; 7 p.m. is listed above it. Just one offender has entered the library/chapel. The bishop doesn’t seem worried as he visits with Extra options per AD James, who converted to Catholicism while in prison in Kansas. James tells the Full Color: $100 bishop about the struggles that have led him in and out of prison. “Some things we can’t do on our own,” the bishop says with compas- Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility Spot Color: $60 sion. “We need God; God Bishop Thomas Zinkula visits with offenders at Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility before Mass on Sept. 19. The bishop visits and a good faith communi- the four correctional facilities in the Diocese of Davenport once each year, he told the men. More individuals arrived after the ty can help you make good Mass started due to a mixup about the starting time. decisions.” Several other offenders Connolly, the pastor; Ted employees. service,” Taylor says. “I’m here because one of prison ministry 10 years arrive after the announce- Mountz and Mike Taylor, a 29-year-old More offenders arrive as the corporal works of ago, assigns the first and ment over the PA. Burgmeier. offender, asks how long the Mass begins. Mountz mercy is to visit those in second readings and “Welcome,” the bishop Fr. Connolly celebrates bishop has been serving the announces the opening prison. There are four cor- responsorial psalm to three says, shaking each one’s Mass the third Thursday of church. The bishop says he song and page number. The rectional facilities in the different offenders. He hand. Also greeting the the month. Communion was ordained a priest 29 men open their hymn Diocese of Davenport. I offers encouragement as offenders are most of the visit each one once a year. needed and announces services are offered the years ago. “Amazing,” books and sing “All Are Six Column Format members of the prison min- other Thursdays in this Taylor responds. The bish- Welcome Here.” It’s good to be with you to page numbers for the istry team from St. minimum security facility op quips, “I’ve been a “That wasn’t too bad. share the joy of the prayers and songs. Alphonsus Parish in Mount with about 860 offenders priest as long as you have You guys can sing!” the Gospel….” (See OFFENDERS Column width = 1.507” Pleasant: Father Paul and a staff of around 260 been alive.” “A lifetime of bishop says afterwards. Mountz, who entered on Page 10) Low abortion rate 1 COL = 1.507“ good news, but not

2 COL = 3.174” Barb Arland-Fye complete picture Bishop Thomas By Kurt Jensen Zinkula chats Catholic News Service 3 COL = 4.862” with St. Ambrose University stu- WASHINGTON (CNS) — The pro-life community dents after a is cheering a report released Sept. 18 that indicates the 4 COL = 6.518” homecoming number and rate of abortions nationwide have fallen to week Mass on their lowest levels since the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Sept. 18 in Christ Wade decision legalized abortion on demand in 1973. 5 COL = 8.187” the King Chapel The numbers were provided by the Guttmacher on campus in Institute, which researches data on abortion. For 2017, Davenport. the last year for which full numbers were available, the institute recorded 862,000 abortions. That translates to 6 COL = 9.876” 13.5 abortions per 1,000 women ages 15-44, a rate less than half of the 1990 count. For the previous two tallies, the numbers were 926,000 in 2014, and just over 1 million in 2011. Between 2011 and 2017, abortion rates increased in Depth of column=20.50” only five states and the District of Columbia. One of the largest drops was in Virginia, at more than 40 per- 780 W. Central Park Ave. cent between 2011 and 2017. Mass appeal on Wednesday night But there’s no single reason for the decline, includ- ing wider legal restrictions and the closing of clinics, Minimum insert dimensions= 5” x 7” Bishop celebrates nighttime liturgy with SAU students the report stated. “Rather, the decline in abortions appears to be related to declines in births and pregnan- By Barb Arland-Fye as a nose guard,” the priest added. fused and despair. It’s easy to forget cies overall.” Maximum insert dimensions= 5.5” x 11” Davenport, IA 52804 The Catholic Messenger “That was a long time ago!” interject- who we are and drift away from the The 2011-2017 time frame “warrants particular ed the bishop, who played college truth. The Church is a pillar and foun- attention because it coincided with an unprecedented DAVENPORT — St. Ambrose football two decades before these stu- dation of truth.” wave of new abortion restrictions. During those years, University student athletes dressed dents were born. “St. Ambrose University wants to “32 states enacted a total of 394 new restrictions, with for work-outs and relaxation entered Student athletes involved in help you make sense of your life, the vast majority of these measures having taken effect Christ the King Chapel on a late homecoming activities, regardless of help you figure out who God is call- (that is, they were not struck down by a court).” Wednesday night for a spiritual boost religious affiliation, had been invited ing you to be, what God is calling to homecoming week activities. “With the available evidence, it is impossible to pin- Advertising Deadline is the Friday to attend the Wednesday night Mass. you to do and where God is calling point exactly which factors drove recent declines, and Catholics and non-Catholics alike Fr. Hennen believes it is important you to go. We can do this by encoun- to what degree,” the report continued. “However, pre- looked forward to Bishop Thomas for all students to feel welcome in the tering one another and accompanying Zinkula entering their world to lead vious Guttmacher analyses have documented that abor- Catholic Church and for athletes to one another.” tion restrictions ... were not the main driver of national them in the Mass and bestow a bless- also connect with campus ministry. preceding Thursday publication ing that evening of Sept. 18. The bishop identified three past declines in the abortion rate in the 2008-2011 or 2011- So does the bishop, who focused recipients of the Pacem in Terris 2014 time periods.” Main office: 563­323­9959 Students selected seats toward the his homily on a verse from the Peace and Freedom Award — (See OVERALL on Page 10) back of the chapel but got up and Apostle Paul’s letter to Timothy: Dorothy Day, St. Teresa of Kolkata moved to the front “where there’s “You should know how to behave.” and Jean Vanier, each of whom plenty of room,” Father Thom “That line could have been in a sought to encounter and accompany Hennen, the campus chaplain, told others. Each one integrated faith and them. letter/email or text from your parents Toll Free in Iowa: 1­866­843­9959 action. Their participation in the to you! They shared with you their Altogether, 250 or so students beliefs. Your parents taught you by sacraments, Mass and personal from the university’s football team, word and example. They helped you prayer gave them the “strength, dance and cheer teams, marching lay a strong, solid foundation upon courage and endurance they needed Email: [email protected] band and color guard filled the front which to build your life,” the bishop for their ministry,” the bishop said. to middle rows of the campus chapel, said. “Now you are away from home, “We know how to behave in the Circulation 16,300 copies along with regular participants of in the driver’s seat, on your own. You household of God. In effect, we are 9:15 p.m. Wednesday night Mass. have the opportunity to take owner- tasked with, called to, only one thing: “Welcome to our homecoming ship of your life and make your own to love; to love God and one another. edition of our Wednesday night decisions.” That is the foundation of our Contributed Mass,” Fr. 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