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Celebrating women religious of the Diocese of Marquette MARYANN BERNIER | THE U.P. CATHOLIC The Women Religious Jubilee was celebrated on Saturday, April 10 at St. Christopher Parish, Marquette. Bishop John Doerfler hosted the women religious from around the diocese for a meeting, Mass, and a meal. Pictured is Bishop John Doerfler with Sister Peggy Fornicola, who is celebrating her 60th Jubilee in 2021. For more photos of the event, as well as a feature on Sister Peggy Fornicola's jubilee, see pages 19 and 20.

THE NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF MARQUETTE

LETTER TO THE OFFICIAL SPIRITUAL PEOPLE DIOCESE OF APPOINTMENTS: & PLACES: MARQUETTE: P5 PGS. 9-13 PGS. 3-4 Joy of the Gospel Bishop John Doerfler 2 April 30, 2021 THE U.P. CATHOLIC | AROUND THE DIOCESE www.upcatholic.org Students search for signs of spring

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PHOTO COURTESY OF FATHER MARQUETTE CATHOLIC ACADEMY Pre-school students at Father Marquette Catholic Academy in Marquette made binoculars and went on a walk to look for signs of new life. Students reported they saw and heard birds as well as found flowers bud- ding. Pictured, the students also happened to spy Mrs. Link through her classroom window on their walk. Reverend Special visitor at Holy Name Catholic School Gregory Heikkala

Dear Fr Greg, Congratulations on 30 years of service to the People of God. All of us at St Christopher Parish thank you for all the ways you

reveal the Kingdom of God! PHOTO COURTESY OF HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL + St. Christopher Parish Miss Upper Peninsula, Kelsey Clark, reads to students at Holy Name Catholic School on April 8, 2021. Have photos of parish or school events? Send to: Marquette [email protected] www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC April 30, 2021 3 A letter to the Diocese of Marquette from Bishop John Doerfler ear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, only if there is no physical contact. • Baptisms, Confirmations, the Sacrament of Matri- Praised be Jesus Christ our risen Lord! • Serious consideration should be given to omitting mony and Funeral Masses are celebrated with the same In this Eastertide, it is my hope and prayer congregational singing. If there is any congregational limitations on church capacity, physical distancing, etc., that you are filled with the joy of the resurrec- singing, it is to be strictly limited. Choirs are to be limited as indicated above. Dtion of Christ which renews the world. to a quartet with the singers wearing masks and safely • Mass and the other sacraments may be celebrated As I mentioned in my column in The UP Catholic on spaced from each other and the congregation. Cantors outdoors on church grounds. March 12, the priests of the diocese and I have been are to be safely spaced from the congregation. Keep • Outdoor prayer on church grounds is encouraged, meeting by video conference to discuss when and how to in mind that due to the projection of one’s voice when such as adoration, benediction, rosary, May crowning, begin lifting the safety protocol that we have in place due singing, singers must be positioned considerably farther etc., provided that the people keep a safe distance of six to the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering those discus- apart than six feet. feet. sions, consultation with Catholic health care personnel • Holy Water is to be removed from Holy Water fonts. • Parish gatherings that involve food service such as in the UP, and prayerful discernment, the dispensation Parishes may make other safe provisions for the distribu- funeral lunches, coffee and donuts, etc., are permitted from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy tion of Holy Water, such as making it available in individ- according to the health department regulations that are Days will be rescinded effective the weekend of Pente- ual, sanitized bottles or touchless dispensers. in effect. cost, May 22-23, 2021. If you are unable to attend Mass, • Communion will be distributed under the form of the Moreover, because the circumstances vary in different you may speak with your pastor who can give you an in- Sacred Body only. parts of the diocese, pastors have the discretion to im- dividual dispensation. Though the pandemic is not over, • You are strongly encouraged to receive Communion plement additional safety protocol in their parishes, and the level of risk due to COVID-19 is not as high as a year in the hand as a temporary measure during the pandem- to extend any or all the above protocol beyond June 15. ago. The level of spiritual risk due to prolonged absence ic and as an act of charity toward the minister of Com- Please consult with your parish for the protocol that is in from Mass is greater. munion and the lay faithful in the Communion line. place there. These are difficult decisions, and I give the In addition, the following safety protocol is in effect • The principal celebrant and assisting deacon(s) pastors my full support for the decisions that they make through June 15, 2021. should remove their face masks upon entering the sanc- in this regard. • Church capacity is limited to approximately 50 per- tuary and keep a safe distance from other ministers as I encourage you to seriously consider receiving a vacci- cent. much as possible. Lectors may remove their face masks nation for COVID-19. It is morally permissible to receive • Churches will be regularly cleaned and sanitized. when proclaiming the Word of God. Servers and other the vaccines currently available, and it is a good way for • Face coverings that cover both mouth and nose are ministers should wear face masks throughout the Mass us to show our love and concern for others by limiting required except for young children and those who cannot and maintain a safe physical distance from other minis- the spread of disease in time of pandemic. I am fully vac- medically tolerate a face covering. ters as much as possible. cinated, and I am happy that I made that choice. I invite • Keep a safe physical distance of six feet from people • The ciboria with hosts for the people should be set on you to do the same. who are not of the same household. a corporal towards the side of the altar. This allows the As we celebrate the upcoming feast of Pentecost, let us • If possible, bring hand sanitizer with you and your priest to proffer the words of consecration directly over pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit for our spiritual own cleansing wipes to wipe down the area where you the host he will consume, with the other hosts on the al- renewal and the renewal of the whole Church. Now is sit when you arrive and when you leave. If you do not tar but not directly in front of the priest as he speaks the the time to grow more fervent in the practice of our faith, have hand sanitizer, wash your hands before you come to Eucharistic prayer. If the altar is small, the ciboria with particularly in the celebration of Mass. the church and after you leave. Avoid touching your face hosts for the people should be covered. In Sacred Scripture, heaven is often compared to a until you have washed your hands. • The celebrant, concelebrants and assisting deacon wedding banquet. Yet we do not have to die to begin • Stay home if you are experiencing symptoms such as may receive Communion by intinction, or an individ- to partake in it. Every time we celebrate Mass, we are a fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, ual chalice can be provided for each concelebrant and participating in the eternal worship of God, and we share chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, head- deacon. Communion should not be given to the faithful in the heavenly banquet of Christ’s Body and Blood in the ache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, or any other by intinction. Holy Eucharist. The Eucharist is not just a sign of Christ’s symptoms of illness that could be transmitted or could • All those distributing Communion should wear a presence. The bread and wine are changed into the Body compromise your health. face mask while distributing Communion. They should and Blood of Christ. Thus, we receive Jesus himself in • Stay home if you have been exposed to a case of wash their hands or use hand sanitizer after they put on Holy Communion. We are joined to him intimately and COVID-19 according to the quarantine protocol that is in and take off their face mask, before and after distribut- receive grace beyond our comprehension. We cannot ful- effect. If you have had positive testing, stay at home until ing Communion, and if they inadvertently contact the ly share in this banquet by watching it on television any cleared by your doctor. communicant, etc. more than we can share a meal with family and friends • Collection baskets should not be passed for the collec- • The Sacrament of Penance is to be celebrated in loca- virtually. We must be present to participate fully. tion. Long handled collection baskets could be used if the tions that provide for the confidentiality of the penitent To help illustrate the importance of the Mass, let handles are long enough for the ushers to keep a suitable and safe distance between the priest and penitent. In us look at an event in the early history of the Church. distance. general, confessionals should not be used because they • The congregational sign of peace may be exchanged do not provide adequate ventilation and safe distance. CONT. PG. 4

(USPS 916-360 ISSN 10634525) THE U.P. CATHOLIC “One of the graces I received The Newspaper of the Diocese of Marquette manifested itself in numerous Publisher: Most Rev. John F. Doerfler • Editor: John Fee • Assistant Editor: Hattie Hanold ways throughout the year: Advertising Manager: Deacon Stephen Gretzinger • Administrative Assistant: Sheila Wickenheiser brotherhood. This was realized Direct all news, correspondence and changes of address to: 1004 Harbor Hills Drive, Marquette, MI 49855-8851. Postal authorities direct Form 3579 to: 1004 Harbor Hills Dr., Marquette, MI 49855. through close bonds formed while The U.P. CATHOLIC is the official publication of the Diocese of Marquette. All notices and regulations, appointments, assignments, etc., issued under the caption ‘Official’ are to be regarded as official communications of the Diocese of Marquette. Opinion columns, letters to the editor and advertisements that appear in this publication do not necessarily reflect the opinions held by The U.P. Catholic or living in the rectory in Ishpeming, the Diocese of Marquette. The diocese is prohibited from endorsing candidates for public office. Office of Publication: 1004 Harbor Hills Dr., Marquette, Michigan. Periodical postage paid at Marquette, Michigan, 49855 and at additional entry office. Published semimonthly except during January, Mark Beukema participating in Totus Tuus, and March, May, June, July, August, September, November, & December. The U.P. Catholic is provided to all registered U.P. parishioners. The cost for subscribers who are not registered members of a parish in the Marquette Diocese is $25/year. Advertising is $16.28 col/inch unless specified otherwise. St. John the Evangelist & finally seminary life.” St. Joseph’s, Ishpeming POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The U.P. Catholic, 1004 Harbor Hills Drive, Marquette, MI 49855-8851. Pre-Theology I We invite you to pray for vocations. Loving Father, Master of the harvest; Please send FOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS or SUBSCRIPTION QUESTIONS CALL (906) 227-9104 more laborers to work in your vineyard. Amen. Telephone: (906) 227-9131 Toll Free: 1-800-562-9745 (ext. 131) FAX: (906) 225-0437 ADVERTISING: (906) 863-7460 E-Mail: Editorial - [email protected] | Advertising - [email protected] www.dioceseofmarquette.org/vocations 4 April 30, 2021 THE U.P. CATHOLIC www.upcatholic.org BISHOP JOHN DOERFLER: Letter to the Diocese of Marquette CONT. FROM PG. 3 most important part of their life. Jesus in the Eucharist without the celebration of the Lord's Day we cannot live.” was the source and summit of their lives. So important to Let us strive to say the same. May the Lord bless you in During the persecution of Christians by the Roman them was participating in the Mass, that they died for it. abundance as you participate in the celebration of the Emperor Diocletian in the year 304 AD, a group of Chris- It has been some time now since we resumed the public Mass. tians in northern Africa were arrested for celebrating celebration of Mass. If you have been afraid to return to With prayers that your hearts be filled with the Joy of Mass. The notes of the raid and interrogation have been Mass or have just fallen out of the practice of coming, the Gospel, I am preserved. When the owner of the house in which the be inspired by the example of these early Christians and Sincerely yours in Christ, Mass was celebrated was asked why he did not prevent come back to Mass. The Lord is inviting you to share in this from happening, he responded, “I could not because the heavenly banquet. Do not ignore his invitation. without the celebration of the Lord's Day we cannot live.” How important is the Mass for us? The owner of the These Christians were eventually put to death. home said when asked why he did not stop the Mass Most Reverend John F. Doerfler, STD, JCL For these Christians, participating in the Mass was the from being celebrated in his home: “I could not because Bishop of Marquette

Announcing Ordination season in the Diocese of Marquette The Diocese of Marquette will celebrate two ordination Masses this year, one is scheduled in May the Ordination and one in June. Bishop John Doerfler will ordain Deacon Benjamin Rivard to the priesthood, and Christian Flagstadt and Brandon Yanni to the diaconate (transitional). The ordinations will be lives- of treamed from St. Peter Cathedral, Marquette, and can be viewed at www.facebook.com/theupcatholic, or at www.youtube.com/theupcatholic. The ordination Masses will be invitation only this year due Deacon to COVID-19 regulations. Young men who are interested in learning more about the vocation to the priesthood are encouraged to contact vocations director Father Ben Hasse, pastor of St. Albert the Benjamin Great, Houghton and St. Anne, Chassell at [email protected]. Please continue to pray for these three men preparing for ordination, as well as an increase in vocations in the Diocese of Marquette. Rivard to the Ordination to the Priesthood Priesthood

and the Ordination of Christian Flagstadt and DEACON BENJAMIN RIVARD COMMUNITY: All Saints, Gladstone Brandon Yanni SEMINARY: Sacred Heart, Detroit PARENTS: Jim & Michelle Rivard to the Diaconate (Transitional)

Ordination to the Diaconate (transitional)

(Expected to take place) May & June 2021 Saint Peter Cathedral To place an advertisement of congratulations in The U.P. Catholic Newspaper, contact Deacon Steve Gretzinger CHRISTIAN FLAGSTADT BRANDON YANNI COMMUNITY: Holy Family, Flat Rock COMMUNITY: Holy Name of Mary, Sault Ste. Marie [email protected] SEMINARY: Sacred Heart, Detroit SEMINARY: Sacred Heart, Detroit (906) 863-7460 PARENTS: Harold & Cathy Flagstadt PARENTS: Steve & Hedy Yanni www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC April 30, 2021 5 OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS Most Reverend John F. Doerfler, bishop of of St. Louis the King, Marquette, and Peter Cathedral, Marquette, and ap- Marquette, announces the following: appointed Pastor of St. John Neu- pointed Pastor of St. Stanislaus Kost- mann, Hermansville and Spalding, ka, Goetzville, Sacred Heart, DeTour, Effective July 1, 2021: and St. Bruno, Nadeau. St. Florence, Drummond Island, and Our Lady of the Snows, Hessel. Reverend Michael Chenier: Reappointed Pas- Deacon Tom Moseley: tor of St. Joseph, Sault Ste. Marie. Relieved as deacon of St. Christo- Reverend Michael pher, Marquette, and appointed Kowalewski: Re- Reverend Janusz Romanek: Deacon Tom deacon of Holy Rosary, Grand Mara- Rev. Michael lieved as Associate Reappointed Pastor of St. Mary & St. Moseley is, while retaining ap- Kowalewski Pastor of St. Mary Joseph, Iron Moun- pointment as deacon Queen of Peace, tain. of Sacred Heart, Munising, and St. Kingsford, St. Mary, Norway and St. Therese, AuTrain. Barbara, Vulcan, and appointed As- Reverend Msgr. sociate Pastor of St. Peter Cathedral, Rev. Michael Michael Steber: Very Reverend Daniel Moll: Marquette, and St. Mary, Big Bay. Rev. Joseph Chenier Relieved as Vicar Gen- Relieved as Priest Moderator of St. Vandannoor, eral for the Diocese Augustine, Republic, and Sacred Reverend Joseph MST of Marquette with gratitude for his Heart, Champion, and appointed Very Rev. Vandannoor, MST: Relieved as service. He will retain his respon- Rev. Janusz Pastor of St. Christopher, Marquette, Daniel Moll Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo, Rap- sibilities as Pastor of Romanek while retaining his responsibilities as id River, St. Rita, Trenary, and St. Jo- St. Peter Cathedral, Judicial Vicar, Chancellor and Vicar for Religious seph, Perkins, with our appreciation Marquette, and St. Mary, Big Bay. for the Diocese of Marquette. for his years of service to the Diocese of Marquette as he returns to serve Reverend Timothy Ekaitis: Re- Reverend Greg Heikkala: the Missionary Society of St. Thomas lieved as Pastor of St. Relieved as Pastor of St. Christopher, the Apostle, Kerala, India. Mary, Norway, and St. Marquette, and appointed Priest Barbara, Vulcan, and Moderator of St. Augustine, Repub- Rev. William Reverend Rev. Msgr. Mi- appointed Vicar Gen- lic, and Sacred Heart, Champion, Ssozi William Ssozi: chael Steber eral for the Diocese of while retaining his responsibilities as Relieved as Pastor Marquette. Rev. Greg Pastor of St. Michael, of the Church of the Resurrection, Heikkala Marquette. Hancock, and St. Francis Xavier, Reverend Martin Flynn: Dollar Bay, and appointed Pastor of Relieved as Pastor of St. Gregory, Rev. Timothy Reverend Dustin Larson: St. Charles Borromeo, Rapid River, Newberry, St. Stephen, Naubinway, Ekaitis Relieved as Associate Pastor of St. St. Rita, Trenary, and St. Joseph, Our Lady of Victory, Christopher, Marquette, and ap- Perkins. Rev. Jubish Paradise, St. Timothy, pointed sacramental minister of St. Joseph Curtis and Holy Rosary, Grand Mara- Augustine, Republic, and Sacred Reverend Jubish is, and appointed Pastor of St. Mary, Heart, Champion, while retaining his Rev. Dustin Joseph: Norway, and St. Barbara, Vulcan. responsibilities as Associate Pastor of Larson Relieved as Pastor of Holy Redeemer, St. Michael, Marquette. Menominee, and appointed Pastor Reverend Jacek Wtyklo: of the Church of the Resurrection, Relieved as Pastor of Reverend Greg Veneklase: Hancock, and St. Francis Xavier, Rev. Martin St. John Neumann, Relieved as Pastor of St. Agnes, Dollar Bay. Flynn Hermansville and Iron River, St. Cecilia, Caspian, and Spalding, and St. Immaculate Conception, Waters- Rev. Abraham Reverend Abraham Bruno, Nadeau, and as Vicar Forane meet, and appointed chaplain for the Mupparathra, Mupparathara, MST: Appointed of St. John Neumann Vicariate and Companions of Christ the Lamb Lay MST Pastor of Holy Redeemer, Menomi- appointed Pastor of St. Gregory, Association. nee, while retaining his responsibili- Newberry, St. Stephen, Naubinway, ties as Pastor of Holy Spirit, Menominee. Our Lady of Victory, Rev. Jacek Rev. Greg Reverend Jose Paradise, and St. Tim- Wtyklo Veneklase Cherian: Relieved Most Reverend John F. Doerfler, Bishop of othy, Curtis. as Pastor of St. Stan- Marquette, announces the following linkage islaus Kostka, Goetzville, Sacred changes: Reverened Michael Ocran: Heart, DeTour, St. Florence, Drum- Appointed Pastor of mond Island, and Our • Holy Rosary, Grand Marais is linked to Sacred Holy Rosary, Grand Lady of the Snows, Heart, Munising, and St. Therese, AuTrain. Marais, while retain- Hessel, and appointed • Holy Redeemer, Menominee is linked to Holy Rev. Michael ing his responsibilities Pastor of St. Agnes, Rev. Jose Spirit, Menominee. Ocran as Pastor of Sacred Iron River, St. Cecilia, Cherian • St. Christopher, Marquette is no longer linked to Heart, Munising, and Caspian, and Immacu- St. Michael, Marquette. St. Therese, AuTrain. late Conception, Watersmeet. Remember to pray for our clergy Reverend Benny Mathew, Rev. Benny Rev. Jernej Reverend Jernej Šuštar: MST: Relieved as Associate Pastor Matthew, MST Šuštar Relieved as Associate Pastor of St. and religious

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Members of Holy Name Cath- olic School’s Class of 2017, who will be graduating from high school this spring, visited Holy Name on April 8. They attended a special Mass celebrated by Father Robb Jurkovich, chap- lain at OSF St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group. In his homily to the students, Father Jurkovich encouraged the students to water the seeds of their Catholic faith and to pray the simple prayer, “Jesus, I trust in You” often. Doing this, he said, will keep them connected to Jesus Christ and help them to remember what is PHOTO COURTESY OF VICTORIA LAFAVE important in their lives. Pictured is the HNCS Class of 2017, including the following students: Holy Name principal Jo- In the back row (from left to right) are: Derek Douglas, Eastin Young, Spencer Fennell, Trever Englund, Aaron Rosendahl, and Dayton Ber- seph Carlson then spoke to the nson. Pictured in the front row (from left to right) are: Grace Rexford, graduates after Mass, describ- Ava Burrows, Lisette LaFave, Ariella Murray, Vanessa Fields, Madison ing them as a very kind, close- Mishica, and Liliana Benoit. Kendra Bouchard, Caleb Lake and Caleb knit group. Carlson shared Ouwinga, were not able to attend. memories with the students a short slideshow showing photos from their In need of employees? and reminded them of their votes for Class time at Holy Name. The graduates then en- To place an employment advertisement in the Favorites. He thanked the students’ parents joyed lunch together and were invited to walk U.P. Catholic Newspaper contact Deacon Steve Gretzinger and other family members who were present through the school to see their former teachers for the Mass, including those who participated and the improvements that have been made to Ph (906) 863-7460 • [email protected] virtually via Zoom. “You’re a great group, and I the building since they graduated. know you will go on to do great things,” Carlson Most of the graduates will be attending PARENTS, DO YOU said, assuring them that he is proud of their college. Two will be playing sports in college: achievements. He summed up by encouraging Madison Mishica will play women’s hockey for NEED HELP RAISING the graduates to always remember Holy Name Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis., while THE CHILDREN as they go on in their lives. Derek Douglas will compete in track & field and GOD HAS BLESSED Holy Name’s alumni/development director cross country at The College of St. Scholastica YOU WITH? Michelle Bink also spoke to the students and in Duluth, Minn. gifted them—on behalf of HNCS—with San Da- Holy Name Catholic School, located at 409 Jesus made the following miano crosses (with “J.M.J. Holy Name Cath- So. 22nd Street, is currently offering open reg- promises to those who have a olic School Class of 2017” printed on the back) istration for the 2021-2022 school year. Call devotion to His most Sacred Heart: and personalized gourmet cookies. the school office at (906) 786-7550 for more I will give peace in their families. Students and their families then watched information. I will bless the homes in which the image of My Sacred Heart shall be exposed and honored. Baby Bottle Boomerang challenge at Father Marquette Catholic Academy For more information on a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus visit: dioceseofmarquette.org/sacredheart

Act of Consecration to St. Joseph O dearest St. Joseph, I consecrate myself to your honor and give myself to you, that you may always be my father, my protector and my guide in the way of salvation. Obtain for me a greater purity of heart and fervent love of the interior life. After your example may I do all my actions for the greater glory of God, in union with the Divine Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. O Blessed St. Joseph, PHOTO COURTESY OF FATHER MARQUETTE CATHOLIC ACADEMY pray for me, that I may share in the peace and joy Father Marquette Catholic Academy recently organized a Baby Bottle Boomerang challenge, where all the classes compet- ed to raise money for the Care Clinic MQT-Sawyer-Ishpeming. The students brought in their change at the end of the chal- of your holy death. Amen. lenge and raised more than $1,000. Pictured is Greg Gostomski, executive director of the Care Clinic, with Miss Wayland's 4th grade class. These students raised the most money during the school-wide challenge and were treated to a pizza party. www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC | SPIRITUAL PEOPLE & PLACES April 30, 2021 9 Benedict XVI turns 94 years old (CNA) Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI emails, letters, and phone calls wishing in the plenary assembly of the Pontifical was born 94 years ago on April 16, in the him a happy birthday. Council for the Family, Benedict XVI town of Marktl, Bavaria. More than eight In 2018, Benedict was treated to a reflected on the place of grandparents in years after he announced his retirement private concert by the Swiss Guard band. society and warned that an individualistic from the papacy in 2013, Benedict con- The day after his 90th birthday in 2017, mindset is injuring the elderly. tinues to live a retired life in the Mater he was thrown a Bavarian-style party, “In the past, grandparents had an im- Ecclesiae monastery on Vatican grounds. complete with pretzels and German beer. portant role in the life and growth of the Despite growing feebleness, the retired The Schützen association, which re-en- family,” he said. “Even with their advanc- pope is in good health, and has marked acts a 19th-century Tyrol military, played ing age they continued to be present with his April 16 birthday each year, some- music for the party; guests included their children, their grandchildren and times in the presence of family and Georg Ratzinger and the Bavarian Prime even their great-grandchildren, giving a friends. This is Benedict’s first birthday Minister Horst Seehofer. This party is living witness of caring, sacrifice and a since the death of his older brother Georg the origin of iconic photos of Benedict daily gift of themselves without reserve. Ratzinger on July 1, 2020 in Bavaria. XVI holding a large stein of beer, though They were witnesses of a personal and The pope emeritus was able to say a last the manager of an Austrian restaurant community history that continued to live goodbye to his brother during a trip to near the Vatican said Benedict usually on in their memories and in their wis- Germany at the end of June. preferred to drink orange soda, known dom.” CNA PHOTO by the brand name Fanta, on his frequent Today, he continued, “the elderly, in- Pope Francis greets Benedict XVI after the Benedict’s birthday in 2020 was creation of new cardinal Nov. 28, 2020 marked quietly, as Italy was under lock- visits to the eatery as a cardinal. cluding many grandparents, find them- down because of the COVID-19 pandem- Benedict XVI resigned from the papacy selves in a sort of 'parking area:' some insistence, people are even proposing ic. His personal secretary, Archbishop in 2013, citing advanced age and declin- realize they are a burden to their family euthanasia as a solution for resolving Georg Ganswein, told Vatican News ing strength that made it difficult to carry and prefer to live alone or in retirement certain difficult situations.” Benedict XVI’s 93rd birthday began out his ministry. He was the first pope homes with all the consequences that He encouraged Catholics to join togeth- with Mass in the monastery chapel, and to resign in nearly 600 years. Since his such decisions entail.” er to defeat “all forms of marginalization, included prayer and reading. He also retirement, Benedict’s birthday celebra- “Unfortunately, it seems that the for it is not only they -- grandfathers, listened to a few traditional songs from tions have sometimes included visits or ‘culture of death’ is advancing on many grandmothers, senior citizens -- who are his homeland of Bavaria. Since he could messages from Pope Francis. fronts and is also threatening the season being injured by the individualistic mind- not have visitors, Benedict received many In 2008, in a speech to the participants of old-age,” Benedict said. “With growing set, but everyone.”

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St. John Paul II Catholic Academy Upcoming retreats in the seeks dynamic Middle School Catholic Educators who wish to work with like-minded faculty and families in Menominee, MI. Candidates should be willing to teach Diocese of Marquette and beyond the time-tested liberal arts curriculum while integrating Charismatic Renewal Retreat: Retrouvaille Marriage Retreat the Magisterial teaching and traditions of the Catholic Save the date for the Upper Peninsula Catho- Need a lifeline for your marriage? If you don't Church. Candidates interested in teaching one or more lic Charismatic Renewal Retreat: “Love Poured know how to change or where to turn for help of the following subjects are encouraged to apply, Out: The Healing Power of the Holy Spirit” with in your marriage, Retrouvaille can help. For English, Math, Theology, Science, History/Geography, Sister Miriam Heidland on May 22, 2021. For more information on programs in your area, more information on how to register, call St. call: 1-(800) 470-2230 or visit www.helpour- Languages (Latin, Spanish, other), Logic, Music, Peter Cathedral’s office at (906) 226-6548. marriage.com. Art, Drama, or Coaching.

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Separate camping experi- of prayerful reflection on the events of your ences are offered for boys and girls that include day in order to discern God’s direction for you. unborn child; give constant protection and grant daily Mass, horseback riding, swimming, ar- On this retreat, you will review your life from a healthy birth that is the sign of our rebirth one chery, various sports, ropes courses, campfires, a prayerful, God-Centered perspective. Father day into the eternal rejoicing of heaven. crafts, and more. For additional information David Rosenberg, director of St. Francis Re- or to learn about the camp’s COVID-19 safety treat Center in Dewitt, Mich., will be the rector protocols, visit www.campsanctamaria.org or for this retreat. Each attendee will meet with a COMPANIONS OF CHRIST THE LAMB call (248) 822-8199. spiritual director on Saturday. There is ample time for individual reflection on this retreat. (CCL) RETREAT CENTER Companions of Christ the Lamb (CCL) The cost is $185 per person, this includes all Retreat Center meals, materials, lodging, and spiritual direc- A NATURAL Located in Paradise, Mich., CCL offers a tion. Register by July 1. Visit www.stfrancis.ws/ variety of rustic retreat opportunities, including ignatian-retreats for more information and to SETTING hermitage, remote hermitage, solo wilderness register for this retreat. TO FIND camping, and also group and winter retreats available by special arrangement. For more For more local retreat listings, check out SILENCE, information, see the ad on this page, or contact your local parish bulletins, Facebook pages, PRAYER (906) 492-3815. and websites. AND PEACE Allentown bishop proclaims Year of the Real Presence (CNA) The bishop of Allentown, Pa. has pro- country. The Companions of Christ claimed a jubilee year to promote a greater dedi- Bishop Schlert said it is his obligation as a bish- the Lamb (CCL) cation to the Holy Eucharist. op to foster greater devotion to the sacraments, offers a variety of rustic retreat opportunities: Bishop Alfred Schlert of Allentown declared especially the Eucharist, and provide spiritual a “Year of the Real Presence,” which began on sustenance to help the faithful maintain their • Hermitage (meals provided) Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, and will end on Christian vocations so “that they may know more • Remote hermitage the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, June 19, 2022. fully, and live out the Paschal Mystery of Christ, • Solo wilderness camping The jubilee also aligns with the 60th anniversary by leading lives of holiness, promoting the growth of the establishment of the diocese. of the Church, and contributing to the sanctifica- Also... During the jubilee year, Catholics in the dio- tion of the world.” • Group and Winter (via snowmobile) cese can obtain a partial indulgence by taking He challenged all Catholics in the diocese to available by special arrangement part in any of the jubilee events, including the reflect on the Last Supper, when Christ instituted Features and Information: closing Eucharistic Procession and Benediction. the Eucharist. He said the bread and wine, which • CCL is under the Diocese of Marquette An indulgence is the remission of the temporal become the Body and Blood of Christ, are a prom- • Retreat Center located nearby in Paradise, Michigan punishment due to sins which have already been ise of God’s love for his people. • 1120 wooded acres with many trails and shrines forgiven. It may be applied to oneself or to a soul “Because this Mystery of Faith was mandated by • Many picturesque campsites on the Betsy River in Purgatory. Christ to be carried out by the Apostles and their • Daily Mass available in a spacious log chapel Bishop Schlert’s decree clarified that those who successors until He returns, the Holy Sacrifice • Priest available for confession and direction are sick, elderly, or unable to leave their homes of the Mass is the unbloody sacrifice of the Cross • Non-Catholic retreatants welcome may still obtain the indulgence if they spiritually perpetuated down throughout the ages,” he said. • No electricity, radio, TV unite themselves to the event taking place and “When a Priest, acting in the person of Christ, • Regular retreat season from May 1 to Nov. 15 offer their prayers and sufferings to God. the Head, offers this Sacred Oblation, all of the To contact us, call (or write) A 2019 Pew Research study found that just 31 faithful are invited to proceed to the Sacred Chuck and Kathy Roelant (coordinators) P.O. Box 12, Paradise MI, 49768 • Phone: 906-492-3815 percent of U.S. Catholics believe that the bread Banquet, in which Christ is truly received. Having and wine used in the Eucharist, through a process been illuminated by Sacred Scripture, the Church- Turning to Nature, escaping for a while the pressing and sometimes obsessive rhythm of es led to the Altar of Sacrifice, where the Bread of called transubstantiation, become the Body and the city, allows you to listen to that ancient and always new language which, by way Blood of Jesus— a fundamental teaching central Angels, the Bread of Heaven, the Most Precious of beauty, brings one to the threshold of mystery. Oh, if we could only make enough to the Catholic faith, known as the Real Presence. Blood, and the Medicine of Immortality is adored silence around and within us to listen to that language and let it speak to our hearts. The survey’s release prompted calls for better and received, as our minds are filled with grace, - Pope John Paul II catechesis and formation for Catholics in the and we are given a pledge of future glory.” 14 April 30, 2021 THE U.P. CATHOLIC www.upcatholic.org Statement of USCCB Chairmen on verdict USCCB pro-life committee on chemical abortion pill policy change in trial of Derek Chauvin WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration an- WASHINGTON – Following the verdict in the tri- moving the conversation about race in this country nounced April 20, 2021 that they will no longer be enforcing al of former police officer Derek Chauvin in Minne- beyond accusations and recriminations toward the “in-person dispensing requirement” for the chemical abor- apolis, Minn. on April 20, 2021, Bishop Shelton J. practical, nonviolent solutions to the everyday prob- tion pills during the remainder of the COVID-19 public health Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, chairman of the U.S. lems that are encountered in these communities.’ emergency. This requirement was put in place by public health Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee “Let us pray that through the revelation of so officials over twenty years ago, under President Bill Clinton, as Against Racism, and Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of much pain and sadness, that God strengthens us a necessary precondition to ensure that pregnant women do not Oklahoma City, chairman of the USCCB’s Commit- to cleanse our land of the evil of racism which also have contraindications that would make the abortion pills even tee on Domestic Justice and Human Development manifests in ways that are hardly ever spoken, ways more unsafe and possibly deadly for the woman. Archbishop Jo- issued a statement. that never reach the headlines. Let us then join in seph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the U.S. The bishops’ full statement follows: the hard work of peacefully rebuilding what hatred Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities “Today, a jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of the and frustration has torn down. This is the true call issued the following statement: murder of George Floyd. As we receive this result, of a disciple and the real work of restorative justice. “It is difficult to see the FDA’s decision to not enforce import- we recall that God is the source of all justice, love, Let us not lose the opportunity to pray that the ant safety protocols as anything other than callous capitulation and mercy. The death of George Floyd highlighted Holy Spirit falls like a flood on our land again, as at to the requests of abortion activists without regard for the health and amplified the deep need to see the sacredness Pentecost, providing us with spiritual, emotional, and safety of the women involved. An in-person evaluation by a in all people, but especially those who have been and physical healing, as well as new ways to teach, medical professional is necessary to accurately determine the age historically oppressed. Whatever the stage of hu- preach, and model the Gospel message in how we of the baby (abortion pills are only approved for use in the first man life, it not only matters, it is sacred. treat each other.” 70 days), whether the pregnancy is ectopic (which the woman “The events following George Floyd's death also The USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism has no way of knowing on her own), and to test and treat for highlighted the urgent need for racial healing and has prepared resources for prayer which may be Rh-incompatibility between mother and baby. Without this in- reconciliation. As we have seen so plainly this past found here; earlier this week, Archbishop Bernard formation and proper treatment, a woman’s health, future fertili- year, social injustices still exist in our country, and A. Hebda and priests across the Archdiocese of ty, and life are placed in serious jeopardy. With this decision, not the nation remains deeply divided on how to right Saint Paul and Minneapolis offered special Mass- only are women being sold the lie that abortion will solve their those wrongs. We join our voices and prayers in es “For the Preservation of Peace and Justice.” problems, but also that chemical abortion is a safe and easy way support of Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul Last summer, several bishop chairmen of USCCB to go about it. By pushing women away from medical oversight, and Minneapolis, and the entire Minnesota Catholic committees and the president of the Conference abortion advocates are luring women into isolated, unsafe, and Conference which said today: issued statements regarding George Floyd’s death medically unwise decisions. The inalienable dignity of women ‘As a diverse community, the Catholic Church is in addition to the individual statements by bishops and their unborn children deserves so much more.” committed to changing hearts and minds and to from around the United States. Catholics can now support Receiving the Eucharist: is one species sufficient? • The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that receiving the bread alone “has been national programs with #iGiveCatholic legitimately established as the most common form in the Latin rite. But the ‘sign of Com- WASHINGTON - Catholics can now support eight pro- munion is more complete when given under both kinds'” (CCC, No. 1390). The U.S. bishops grams administered by the U.S. Conference of Catholic have approval from the Holy See to authorize the distribution of both species at Communion. Bishops (USCCB) through the online giving platform #iG- • The Church has taught that each species (bread and wine) alone contains the body, blood, iveCatholic Together. The programs being supported pro- soul and divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, which can never be separated. vide material aid to people of all faiths and support Catholic • From the General Instruction of the Roman Missal: “Above all, they [pastors] should in- ministries in regions where the Church cannot sustain itself. struct the Christian faithful that the Catholic faith teaches that Christ, whole and entire, and Annual national collections have been the primary source of the true Sacrament, is received even under only one species, and consequently that as far as funding for these vital programs since their inception. People the effects are concerned, those who receive under only one species are not deprived of any of can learn more about each of the eight programs at www.usc- the grace that is necessary for salvation” (No. 282). cb.org/committees/national-collections. • Because the distribution of both the Body and Blood at Holy Communion is not a univer- “These programs help those living on the margins of society sal practice, the 2011 Vatican document “Doctrinal Formation and Communion Under Both and those who are spiritually isolated, said Archbishop Paul Kinds clarifies the following: “The purpose, then, of receiving Holy Communion under both D. Etienne of Seattle, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee kinds, is not that the faithful receive more grace than when they receive it under one kind on National Collections. “The need is great because gifts to alone, but that the faithful are enabled to appreciate vividly the value of the sign. Sadly, this some of these programs plummeted by more than half in distinction has not always been made clear and some people, when not offered Holy Commu- 2020 with the COVID pandemic. These programs rely on the nion under both kinds, have expressed a sense of bewilderment, even thwarted entitlement, modest gifts that make a tremendous impact in the lives of or a feeling that Holy Communion under one kind alone was, to some extent, deficient.” people who are hungry, persecuted, or in spiritual need.” • Did you know? During the holy sacrifice of the Mass, only the priest celebrant is obligated “#iGiveCatholic makes it simple to do what our Lord has to receive both the consecrated bread and consecrated wine. He fulfills the commands Christ told us to do: to love God and our neighbors,” Archbishop gave to the apostles at the Last Supper “to eat of it, drink from it, do this in memory of me.” Etienne said. “Gifts to these USCCB programs are a tangible • If the chalice is not offered to parishioners, bread alone testimony of the love and mercy of Catholic people across suffices as it contains the Body and Blood of Christ. St. Thomas the United States. Together, we are one Church with one Aquinas wrote: “The perfection of the sacrament does not lie mission.” #iGiveCatholic is the nonprofit parent organiza- in the use of the faithful, but in the consecration of the matter. tion of #iGiveCatholic on #GivingTuesday, the U.S. Catholic And hence, there is nothing derogatory to the perfection of this Church’s Giving Day. The newly established #iGiveCatholic sacrament: if the people receive the body without the blood, Together is a year-round platform to connect the generosity provided the priest who consecrates receives both” (Summa of faithful donors with ministries that impact our communi- Theologiae III, 86, a 12, ad 2). ties locally, nationally, and around the world. Information adapted from and provided by OSV News. To #iGiveCatholic Together expands opportunities to give, read the full article, visit: www.osvnews.com/2020/06/12/ supplementing the online and e-giving platforms of dioceses communion-under-one-kind/ and parishes www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC April 30, 2021 15 During pandemic, Catholic schools rise to the challenge very year at the end of January, Catho- options or opportunities for virtual connection funding for schools, including two vetoes. lics across the country observe Catholic whenever possible. These disagreements are holding up needed aid Schools Week. The celebration, usually The financial investment these schools have made for schools in order to keep Michigan children safe. marked by service projects and activities has not gone unnoticed. In December 2020, the Coming to an agreement is critical, especially as a Eto build camaraderie and school spirit, honors the U.S. Congress passed a $900 billion coronavirus new round of federal COVID relief signed into law quality, values-based education offered by Catholic relief bill that was signed into law by then-Presi- by President Joe Biden provides additional aid for schools. While the COVID-19 pandemic changed dent Donald Trump. Included within the package Michigan schools, public and nonpublic. Student how staff and students were able to celebrate this was approximately $2.75 billion for the Emergency needs must come before politics. year, it also clearly emphasized the significant im- Assistance to Non-public Schools (EANS) program Prior to the pandemic, MCC has been a strong pact schools have on Michigan families, especially for states to opt-into, which will assist nonpublic advocate for caring for all students, regardless of during difficult times. One exam- schools with costs associated with the COVID-19 the type of school they attend. Over the last several ple of this impact is mentioned pandemic, such as personal protection equipment, years, the Conference championed the inclusion in a resolution passed by state learning recovery programs, and cleaning supplies. of funding in the state budget to assist nonpublic lawmakers in January: “Catholic Michigan Catholic Conference (MCC) encouraged schools with costs related to State health, safety, schools provided nearly uninter- Governor Whitmer’s office to apply for Michigan’s and welfare requirements. These requirements rupted instruction to their stu- share of the funds—almost $87 million—and ex- included maintaining vaccination records, conduct- dents during state-mandated pan- pressed its gratitude when the request was made. ing criminal background checks on school staff, demic school building closures” Michigan Catholic Conference, in partnership and taking attendance. While the funding has been THE WORD (Senate Resolution 6 of 2021 and with the Michigan Association of Non-public a topic of discussion before the Michigan courts FROM House Resolution 21 of 2021). Schools (MANS), has collaborated with the Mich- due to the state’s strict limits on aid to nonpublic LANSING That nearly uninterrupted igan Department of Education to develop a plan schools, Michigan’s Supreme Court recently upheld instruction has mattered a great for grant submission and the distribution of funds. a lower court ruling that the funding is constitu- Paul A. Long deal for students attending The three organizations have also assisted non- tional. Catholic schools. In the midst of public schools by sharing information about the The past thirteen months have been difficult, dramatic changes caused by the funding’s availability and the application process. but Catholic schools have risen to the challenge pandemic, Catholic schools have been a consistent, Even though the money was awarded to the state, to make a positive difference for families. MCC positive presence for many families. Administrators the Michigan Legislature is required to appropriate will continue to urge elected officials in Lansing and staff have implemented vigorous safety mea- the funds through a budget bill in order for them to recognize their effort and to put the safety of all sures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, includ- to be disbursed. Nearly 1,300 grassroots messages students first. ing social distancing, physical barriers for desks, were sent to lawmakers through MCC’s grassroots The Word from Lansing is a regular column for mask policies, and sanitation stations. They have email network requesting the funding be approved. Catholic news outlets and is written by Michigan spent countless hours seeking creative solutions Members of the House and Senate have expressed Catholic Conference (MCC) President and CEO to ensure that academic growth continues in their support for the appropriation and have included it Paul A. Long. Michigan Catholic Conference is the students, despite the unpredictability of the virus. in supplemental budget bills to be disbursed before official public policy voice of the Catholic Church And recognizing the severe mental health outcomes October 1 of this year. Unfortunately, disagree- in this state. that have arisen during this difficult time, they have ments between the Legislature and the Governor’s For the latest updates on the EANS fund- also worked to provide safe, in-person schooling office have brought about uncertainty about the ing, visit www.micatholic.org. Vatican dedicates May to global rosary ‘marathon’ for end of COVID (CNA) The Vatican has announced a rosary initia- economic effects in a video message to participants level are particularly welcome, with mechanisms tive dedicating the month of May to prayer for an in the 27th Ibero-American Summit in Andorra aimed at guaranteeing an equitable distribution of end to the coronavirus pandemic. April 21. vaccines, not based on purely economic criteria, The Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the The COVID-19 pandemic “has demanded enor- but taking into account the needs of all, especially New Evangelization said April 21 that “for the deep mous sacrifices from each nation and its citizens,” those of the most vulnerable and needy.” desire of the Holy Father, the month of May will he said. The crisis has called on “the entire interna- “It is urgent to consider a recovery model capable be dedicated to a prayer marathon with the theme tional community to commit, united, with a spirit of generating new, more inclusive and sustainable ‘Prayer to God went up incessantly from the whole of responsibility and fraternity, to face the many solutions, aimed at the universal common good, Church.’” challenges already in action, and those which will fulfilling God’s promise for all men,” Pope Francis The council said that the world’s Catholic shrines come.” said. would be involved in a special way as promoters The pope said that he had prayed for the millions He added that, in responding to the coronavirus, of the rosary among Catholic individuals, families, of people who have died from COVID-19 or who are attention should be paid to reforming the interna- and communities. suffering from the illness, as well as their families. tional debt structure and allowing access to exter- Thirty of the shrines will take turns leading a “The pandemic has made no distinctions and has nal financing to promote economic development daily live-streamed rosary at 12 p.m. Eastern time, hit people of all cultures, creeds, social and eco- “so that everyone can get out of the current situa- the council said. nomic strata,” he said. tion with the best chance of recovery.” The Catholic Church dedicates the month of May He emphasized the importance of considering “None of this will be possible without a strong po- to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pope Francis will open anti-COVID vaccination as a “universal common litical will that has the courage to decide to change the month of prayer on May 1, asking for Mary’s good.” things, mainly priorities, so that it is not the poor intercession. He said: “In this area, initiatives that seek to who pay the highest cost for these tragedies that Pope Francis spoke about the coronavirus and its create new forms of solidarity at the international are hitting our human family,” he said.

Blessing of a child in the womb God, author of all life, bless, we pray, this unborn child; give constant protection and grant a healthy birth that is the sign of our rebirth one day into the eternal rejoicing of heaven. 16 April 30, 2021 THE U.P. CATHOLIC www.upcatholic.org St. Joseph opens our eyes n Dec. 8, 2020, Pope Francis declared the these very days are surely shaping the decisive right, and we exercise that ability every time we entire upcoming year to be the Year of St. events of our history. Doctors, nurses, storekeepers humbly take up our cross and perform the tasks that Joseph. He did this to honor the 150th and supermarket workers, cleaning personnel, care- have been put before us. anniversary of Pope Pius IX’s proclama- givers, transport workers, men and women work- We currently find ourselves in between the two Otion of St. Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church, ing to provide essential services and public safety, feast days of St. Joseph. The first was on March which occurred on Dec. 8, 1870. Pope Francis said volunteers, priests, men and women religious, and 19, when we celebrated Joseph as father figure and that he was also drawn to honor St. Joseph because so very many others.’” patron of the Universal Church and the dying. The the coronavirus pandemic has prompted him to con- What a beautiful analogy Pope Francis draws second is on May 1st, celebrating St. Joseph the sider the virtues of this quiet hero between St. Joseph and those who toil in our own Worker. So, as we find ourselves in this Year of St. from the Gospels. time to serve those who God has entrusted to their Joseph, this is a good time to reflect upon the way in LIGHT ONE In his Apostolic Letter “With a care. Consider the courage of caregivers who have which this great saint is a model for us all. Father’s Heart,” Francis related continued to show up for work over the past year, St. Josemaria Escriva once said, “Joseph’s faith CANDLE the character of St. Joseph to the in situations that were invariably much riskier than does not falter, he obeys quickly and to the letter.” Tony Rossi, heroic nature of those on the front most other jobs; or the cleaning personnel in hos- What a profound statement about the loyalty Joseph The Christophers lines of the pandemic. Specifically, pitals and other public buildings, who have made showed to God throughout his life. Joseph’s faith in he referenced a line from his own the world a safer place for the rest of us. These are God strengthened him to protect the Holy Family 2020 “Meditation in the Time of unsung heroes who have answered the call to pro- and to help Mary raise Jesus in the right way so that Pandemic,” in explaining his desire tect, defend, and watch over others in the same way he could fulfill his mission. We are all called to this to honor St. Joseph, saying: Joseph was called to protect, defend, and watch over kind of service, to trust in God and remain loyal to “My desire to do so increased during these months Mary and Jesus. all that is good and true, so that we can do our part of pandemic, when we experienced, amid the crisis, Doing our duty is usually not a glamorous endeav- to foster a world where Christ can flourish. how ‘our lives are woven together and sustained or, yet it is often the endeavor that draws us closest For free copies of the Christopher News Note LET by ordinary people, people often overlooked. Peo- to God, and this is because doing our duty requires YOUR INNER BEAUTY SHINE, write: The Chris- ple who do not appear in newspaper and magazine love and fidelity to the mission God has given us. tophers, 5 Hanover Square, New York, NY 10004; headlines, or on the latest television show, yet in God wants us to be capable of standing up for what’s or e-mail: [email protected]. Countering Catholic misinformation about vaccines priest recently mentioned to me that he 1973, underwent many "passages” and purification have adequately-developed kidneys must be re- was not planning to get the COVID-19 steps, leading to the number “293.” moved from the womb, alive, typically by cesarean vaccine. He told me he was concerned that Whether there were hundreds of abortions or just section, and have their kidneys cut out. This must RNA vaccines could alter our DNA and he one is not the key issue, since harvesting cells from take place without anesthesia for the child, which heardA there were also risks to fertility. even a single abortion is still unethical. However, in would lessen the viability of the organs.” I replied that those particular concerns were Acker’s interview, the sense of outrage for the audi- These claims are not correct, and there is no his- unsubstantiated, and not scientifically correct, and ence is ramped up in proportion to the overstated torical evidence that a C-section was ever done to encouraged him to be vigilant about various forms claims about the number of abortions. This phe- obtain the HEK-293 cell line. Rather, procurement of misinformation, including “Catholic” misinfor- nomenon is understandable, since there are some of the kidneys relied on standard abortion tech- mation that can spread rapidly on social media. Catholics who do not seem to grasp the problem niques. It is also noteworthy that extracted kidneys In a January 2021 article in Crisis Magazine, for with abortion-derived cell lines at all, or minimize can survive and even function for many minutes example, AnnaMaria Cardinalli it, which can generate frustration among others who following the death of an individual — that is how repeats several errors regarding may be tempted to overstate their case. cadaveric kidney transplantation between adults a cell line widely used in vaccine When Catholics disseminate incorrect medical, originally took place — and cells can be successfully production and research. Her scientific or factual information in their discus- derived from kidneys quite some time after their comments appear to be based on a sions, or subscribe to urban legends and conspiracy removal from the body. problematic LifeSite News inter- theories, it raises serious concerns. Some of this The best response to these forms of misinforma- view by John Henry Westen with scientific fake news comes from those who are gen- tion from well-intentioned Catholics is to provide former graduate student Pamela erally opposed to vaccinations and perhaps more accurate guidance and scientific explanations to our MAKING Acker: gullible when it comes to false scientific claims. We Catholic faithful, hoping they will have ears to hear SENSE OUT OF “Acker speaks about her re- face a particular obligation to get our facts straight and hearts open to dialogue and reflection when BIOETHICS search into the HEK-293 cell line because “the establishment” will fact-check us very presented with factually correct information. specifically, and talks about the strictly even as it allows certain liberal distortions None of this is to reduce the obligation we have Father Tad number that’s at the end of that of truth to pass unchallenged, particularly when it to object strongly to the continued use of abor- Pacholczyk, Ph. D cell line name. ‘HEK’ stands for serves the narrative that the Church is “anti-sci- tion-derived cells in vaccine work and other forms Human Embryonic Kidney and the ence.” In terms of COVID-19 vaccines, we spend a of research, as I have emphasized in several recent ‘293’ actually reveals the number fair amount of time at the National Catholic Bio- essays available at ncbcenter.org and fathertad.com. of experiments that a specific researcher did to de- ethics Center countering “Catholic” misinformation But Catholics have to be on guard against anti-sci- velop that cell line. ‘It doesn’t mean there were two and/or disinformation about cell line usage from ence prophets, no matter how well meaning, and hundred and ninety-three abortions, but for two abortions, whether from those who believe one can the false witness they bear. We should give witness hundred and ninety-three experiments, you would never get vaccinated, or from those at the other end to the truth in all its forms, including in the im- certainly need far more than one abortion. We’re of the spectrum who believe there is no moral prob- portant and highly influential worlds of science and talking probably hundreds of abortions,’ Acker lem at all with the continued use of these cell lines medicine. shares.” in research. Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doc- In reality, the HEK 293 cell line was obtained Cardinalli also offers the claim that the HEK-293 torate in neuroscience from Yale and did post-doc- from a single fetus, and only one abortion occured, cell line was obtained from a living baby because toral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese not hundreds. Cells were removed from the kidney, once a child dies, the cells are basically no longer of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of Ed- modified, and grown subsequently for many years useful: "HEK stands for human embryonic kid- ucation at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in the laboratory of Alex van der Eb in Leiden, the ney. To harvest a viable embryonic kidney for this in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org and www. Netherlands. This cell line, generated in 1972 or purpose, sufficiently healthy children old enough to fathertad.com. www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC | DEATHS, BAPTISMS April 30, 2021 17

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There is no other way. For this reason, the Church, which is a Bishop Doerfler's monthly prayer intentions home and school of communion, is a home and school of faith and prayer.” April: For those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this year and for those Quotes from Pope Francis’s general audience livestream on making their First Communion, that they may grow in the knowledge and love of God. April 14, 2021 May: Let us pray that the Holy Spirit transforms all of God’s people into Spirit-filled evangelizers. www.upcatholic.org THE U.P. CATHOLIC | JUBILARIANS April 30, 2021 19 Women Religious celebrated at Congratulations to these Jubilarians, St. Christopher Parish, Marquette as well as all the Priests, Deacons and Women Religious who are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2021!

25 Years Dcn. Vince Beckley Dcn. Scott Jamieson Fr. Timothy Hruska

30 Years Fr. Gregory Heikkala Bsp. John Doerfler Fr. James Ziminski

35 Years Fr. Peter Fosu Fr. Michael Ocran Msgr. Michael Steber

40 Years Fr. Joseph Vandannoor

45 Years Sr. Marie Kim Phuong Nguyen, SPC

60 Years Sr. (Peggy) Mary M. Fornicola, OP Sr. Clemence Mira, SPC

Thank you for sharing your ministry in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

MARYANN BERNIER | THE U.P. CATHOLIC and beyond! Top: Sister Clemence Mira, SPC, lectors during the Women Religious Jubilee Mass at St. Christopher Parish, Marquette. Sister Clemence celebrates her 60th jubilee this year. Sister Marie Kim Nguyen, SPC, + Bishop John F. Doerfler celebrating 45 years, looks on toward Sister Clemence Mira, SPC. Bottom: The sisters gathered for a meal following the Mass celebrated + Bishop Emeritus James Garland by Bishop John Doerfler. (From front left, clockwise) Sister Marie Kim Nguyen, SPC; Sister Delfina Tede, SPC; Sister Marcelyn Gervais, OSF; Sister Clemence Mira, SPC. Diocese of Marquette 20 April 30, 2021 THE U.P. CATHOLIC | JUBILARIANS www.upcatholic.org Congratulations on your Reaching beyond the classroom 60th Jubilee Celebrating Sister Peggy Fornicola's 60th Jubilee Sister Peggy Fornicola! BY CAROL HOLLENBECK “It was a huge school with five classes in THE U.P. CATHOLIC each grade level. I was a 17-year-old girl We are so blessed with 50 students,” she said. “I guess I did Sister (Peggy) Mary Fornicola, OP, has a OK. I was there for five years.” that you continue to passion for teaching. That’s evidenced by After her mother passed away, her commu- serve our parish in her 60 years – and counting – in the profes- nity leader felt her father would appreciate sion. having Sister Peggy closer to home. So Sister so many ways. Although she insists she officially retired Peggy was assigned to Iron Mountain, since eight years ago, when she left full-time work, her leader thought she was from Iron River. You have always gone Sister Peggy continues to take on students She taught there for 24 years and then be- “above” and beyond! who need extra help. came principal. “I was four years as princi- “I just couldn’t keep my nose out of the pal,” she said. “It was not my thing at all.” Thank you for your school,” she said with a laugh. After her She decided to resign as principal, and generosity of time retirement from St. Mary Catholic School, then heard that there would be teaching Sault Ste. Marie, she was approached by a positions open at St. Mary School in her and talents! kindergarten student’s parent. “She asked if hometown of the Soo. She applied, was hired I’d be willing to help out with her cognitively and began teaching there in 1996 until her Love, your parish family at impaired son,” Sister Peggy explained. retirement. “So I was right in the classroom with him. Sister Peggy had an unusual call to the I’m still assisting him in eighth grade now. religious life. She attended St. Joseph School St. Joseph’s Parish He’s come a long way. He still has lots of and Catholic Central High School. issues, but he’s going on to school in Rudy- “In those days, girls were allowed to enter in Sault Ste Marie. ard.” the convent at a very young age, after their But that’s not the end of her teaching sophomore year. That’s what I did, at age career. Sister Peggy said that last year, St. 15. I entered the Adrian Dominican mother- Mary Catholic School principal, Hedy Yan- house on June 26, 1961. ni, asked her if she’d be interested in being “I had a classmate who was a close friend, a reading support teacher for students who and she was just gung-ho about becoming a aren’t reading at their grade level. nun,” Sister Peggy continued. “Reading has always been my baby. You “She very much admired our eighth-grade can’t get far without reading,” she said. She teacher and wanted to be a sister like her. I has continued with those sessions this year. just tagged along. I credit her call as my call. “I love teaching. It’s such a gift to be able By October of that year, she had left the con- to give to children. It’s such a joy to see the vent. Sixty years later, here I am. God works growth in the students,” she said. in strange ways.” “It’s good to work with kids now. I’m Sister Peggy is also involved in her church grateful to God that I’m still able to do it. as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Com- I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it.” munion and lector for daily Mass one day Sister Peggy’s first assignment was to St. a week. She is in charge of recruiting and Albert the Great School, Oak Lawn, Ill. She training lectors and Eucharistic ministers, May God Bless was a professed sister under temporary vows and scheduling them. and was considered a full-time teacher un- For the past year, with the pandemic, Sister Peggy Fornicola der a seasoned teacher, but she had her own that’s been difficult. But now people are classroom. starting to return to liturgical ministry. Sister Peggy said that women on her 60th Jubilee! who are thinking about entering the convent should turn to prayer. “We need to open ourselves Congratulations to God to see if that is truly the calling,” she said. She added that and thank you she thinks it’s more difficult for women today because congrega- for everything you tions aren’t taking young girls as they used to do. Women become have done and established in careers and while they may serve as lay ministers, continue to do it’s harder to consider entering a convent, she said. for us. Sister Peggy said her family is planning a celebration of her 60th We love you! Jubilee in July in Sault Ste. Marie. Her Adrian Dominican commu- nity has not been able to celebrate From the Students & Faculty of any jubilees recently, but hopes to PHOTO COURTESY OF SISTER PEGGY FORNICOLA celebrate with two or three groups St. Mary’s Catholic School Sister Peggy Fornicolo reads to students at St. Mary Catholic of jubilarians once everything School in Sault Ste. Marie. opens up again.