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Bridgettines expanding: The Order of the Most Holy Savior of St. Bridget of , also known as the Bridgettines, is growing in Columbus and planning to build a new chapel and guesthouse next to their convent near Holy Family just west of downtown Columbus, Page 7

Little miracle: Thea Margaret Frank was born with Trisomy 18, which is often fatal, but she is approaching her second birthday and her parents and extended family are thankful for the gift of life, Page 10

Rite of Election: The annual Rite of Election for catechumens preparing to enter the at the Easter Vigil took place on Sunday, Feb. 21 at Columbus St. Catharine Church, Page 12

DIOCESE LAUNCHES REAL PRESENCE, REAL FUTURE INITIATIVE Page 3 Catholic Times 2 February 28, 2021 Chancery staff member welcomes opportunity to evangelize The following story is the fourth in school. a series on missionary discipleship “Starting when I was young, when- in the Diocese of Columbus. Video ever I’ve had a difficult time in life, I interviews with the missionary have always turned to prayer. It makes disciples are available on the me feel good, like God is carrying me diocese’s YouTube, Facebook, to Him. It’s a great gift He has given.” Twitter and Instagram accounts. Reategui said her spiritual life has grown significantly since the arrival of the sisters of the Missionary Servants By Tim Puet of the Word from in 2009 to Catholic Times Reporter serve the large Latino population of St. Stephen Church. “Thanks to the sisters, I’ve really gotten to know Je- sus,” she said. As executive assistant in the dioce- “I was one of the first lay mission- san Chancery, Yvette Reategui never aries who went with them from house knows when she might be called on to house in the parish, visiting the to perform the work of a missionary people, praying the rosary and doing disciple. Bible studies. The parish has grown “Every day when I come to work, I steadily thanks to their efforts.” ask for God’s help and protection for The sisters’ presence also has re- when I take phone calls or deal with sulted in a growing devotion to the visitors to the Chancery,” said Reate- within the parish. Eucha- gui, who has been employed there ristic Adoration takes place there on for seven years. “ (Emeritus Wednesdays from 6 to 6:30 p.m., and James) Griffin told me that, in my po- Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. each sition, I am the voice and face of the week. Adoration also is scheduled diocese. I’ve always kept that in mind. from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Fri- “Most calls I take involve everyday day of the month, and from 7:30 p.m. activities, such as parishes asking for Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday on the first help on different things or requests for Yvette Reategui, an executive assistant in the Diocese of Columbus Chancery office, Sunday. information in diocesan files. Once in discusses her work and faith life. Photo courtesy Andy Mackey “Many times I go into Adoration, a while, a caller will ask for guidance and at the beginning, I’m in a rush,” in a certain faith-related situation. I mated. The caller asked if the Cath- is a student at Cristo Rey Columbus Reategui said. “My mind is every- usually refer this type of caller to a olic Church permitted that person’s High School. where. But after a while, I get calmer. particular priest or a diocesan office, ashes to be scattered on the beach. I “Megumi means ‘Blessed’ in Japa- I would encourage people at Adora- but sometimes I’m able to help. told the caller the Church permitted nese,” said Reategui, who is of Japa- tion to take your time and relax. It’s a “Once, a woman called and said she cremation but wants remains to be nese descent. She said her grandpar- practice you get used to. If you really was the only Catholic in her family kept in a sacred place like a church ents immigrated to Peru in the 1930s. want to feel God’s presence, you’ll and was always fighting with relatives cemetery and not scattered or kept in They were among about 30,000 Jap- feel it and sense that God is talking about things like the role of Mary, an urn at home. anese who came to Peru from the to you. He will give you answers you the Eucharist or the authority of the “You get all sorts of little things like beginning of the 20th century until feel in your heart.” pope,” Reategui said. this, little opportunities to evange- World War II because Peru was the Her weekday duties at the Chan- “We began talking about Mary, and lize,” said Reategui, 51, who came to first South American nation to estab- cery keep her busy, but Reategui says I told her Mary is very important, but the United States from Peru 19 years lish diplomatic relations with Japan. that on Fridays, she enjoys going to she needed to talk to a priest about ago. “I’m still shy about speaking En- “I grew up Catholic and went to Mass somewhere or to Adoration in Mary’s role. I also sent her the book glish, but I’ve gotten better at it with Catholic schools where the teachers the morning at Columbus Holy Fami- 33 Days to Morning Glory by Father practice and with God’s help.” were German ,” she said. “Most ly Church. On Saturdays, she and her (Michael) Gaitley, which talks about Reategui is a member of Columbus people in Peru label themselves as husband attend the 8:30 a.m. Mass at consecration to Mary. The woman St. Stephen the Church. She Catholics, but they’re really ‘Catho- Columbus Holy Name Church, and called me later to thank me for the and her husband, Marco, have three lics lite,’ like my parents. They went on Sundays, the couple and their two book. She said reading it made her be daughters: Naomi Minotti, 26, who is to church on Christmas and Easter, younger daughters are at Mass at St. more in love with Mary. married and lives in Cleveland; and but that was about it. Most of the time, “Another person had a friend who Frances, 23, and Megumi, 17, both of I went to Mass by myself and learned was dying and planned on being cre- whom live with their parents. Megumi the basics of the faith there and in See DISCIPLESHIP, Page 8

Front Page photo: Bishop Robert J. Brennan: President & Publisher REAL PRESENCE, Doug Bean: Editor ([email protected]) Tim Puet: Reporter ([email protected]) REAL FUTURE K. Colston-Woodruff: Graphic Designer The diocese has announced Mailing Address: 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 a strategic planning initia- Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved. Catholic Times (USPS 967-000) (ISSN 745-6050) is the official Editorial/Advertising: (614) 224-5195 FAX (614) 241-2518 tive to increase the presence newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. It is Subscriptions: (614) 224-6530 FAX (614) 241-2573 of Christ throughout its 23 published every other week throughout the year. Subscrip- ([email protected]) counties over the next sever- tion rate: $25 per year, or call and make arrangements with Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus al years. Photo courtesy CLI your parish. Postage Paid at Columbus OH 43218. OH 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 3 Diocese announces Real Presence, Real Future strategic initiative to plot future The Diocese of Columbus has an- to the religiously non-affiliated. nounced Real Presence, Real Future, Father Adam Streitenberger, Bish- a strategic planning initiative aimed op’s Coordinator for Evangelization, at increasing the presence of Christ said, “Evangelization is the most im- throughout its 23 counties over the This initiative aims to reimagine 2. Articulating a plan for a compre- portant means by which the Catholic next three years and upholding the how the Church serves her people hensive Catholic presence for each presence will continue. For this work Faith for future generations. through a process of listening to their county/deanery by integrating mis- of evangelization to truly increase The Most Reverend Robert J. Bren- needs, ideas, concerns, and desires. sionary outreach, parish and school our Catholic presence, all of the bap- nan, Bishop of Columbus, launched This planning and consultation phase footprints, and leadership require- tized must respond to the call and be the initiative to priests on December will be held throughout 2021 and the ments for the next five years. formed as missionary disciples, and 1, 2020 and to parishes and schools findings will be implemented over 3. Defining and developing the nec- to be equipped to bring Christ to their on February 27-28, as a method of the next few years. The full scope of essary Diocesan resource structures to families and communities.” discerning the Diocese’s future and to the Real Presence, Real Future initia- support priests, deacons, and lay lead- “Each of the evangelization sub- usher in a new wave of evangelization tive will prepare the Diocese to in- ers in parishes and schools. committees will develop a plan to initiatives to foster a greater sense of crease its Catholic presence over the Much of the initiative’s work will be address the needs and initiatives for missionary discipleship. next 10 to 20 years. It is intended to driven by six evangelization subcom- evangelization and missionary disci- “This really is our plan – all of us meet the many needs of the Diocese mittees specifically structured to sup- pleship formation identified by Bish- together,” Bishop Brennan said. “Our of Columbus’ diverse areas and eth- port this effort. These subcommittees op Brennan,” he added. goal is to identify the needs of our Di- nicities, while emphasizing the utili- have been tasked with forming par- Real Presence, Real Future will en- ocese for the 21st Century and how zation of active diocesan priests and ish missionary disciples, increasing gage and laity throughout the we meet those needs, and to expand deacons, mission-oriented parishes the Catholic presence and outreach Diocese, as well as all parishes and Catholic presence to all our people, and schools, and all other available to university and higher education- Catholic schools. which is going to take some creativ- resources. al learning centers, using digital and Preparatory work for this initiative ity. That’s at the heart of it. We want The initiative is focused on three social communications for evangeli- has been underway for months, in- to make the presence of the Lord, the main priorities: zation, deploying lay missionaries in cluding establishing and structuring experience of the Sacraments, the 1. Engaging all Catholics to reflect parishes and schools, forming Cath- the evangelization subcommittees; encounter with Christ – we want to upon the real presence of Christ olic school faculty and staff in mis- further planning and implementation make that more available to people.” in their lives and how they can share sionary discipleship, and creating a steps will continue in the coming year. that presence with others. soft-entry center focused on outreach Real Presence, Real Future: 100 percent participation requested in Disciple Maker Index Survey Parishes will be participating in the diocesan-wide Disci- Church in 21st century ple Maker Index (DMI) Survey between now and March 22. By Doug Bean “Real Presence, Real Future This nationally-recognized survey has been administered at Catholic Times Editor brings our hearts and minds parishes around the United States and Canada since 2013. All to the presence of Jesus in the parishes, as part of the Diocese of Columbus’ Real Presence Eucharist,” Bishop Brennan Real Future planning process, will participate in this survey As the Diocese of Columbus said. “It’s very important for during Lent. The results from our parish survey will not only launches its Real Presence, us, the current generation, to be used for information and planning for each parish in the Real Future initiative this take a look at the needs of the diocese, but will also be included in national results that track week, Bishop Robert Brennan Church in the 21st century but trends, growth and Church-related opportunities nationwide. emphasized the importance also the world and certainly You can take the survey online at https://www.catholiclead- for the faithful to pray and be- our society here in Ohio.” ers.org/columbusdmi or via a paper copy available at par- come informed. The bishop stressed that it’s Bishop Robert Brennan ishes through March 22. This is an exciting opportunity for “Let’s ask the Lord to be important to adapt to changing CT file photo by Ken Snow each parish, and the diocese hopes everyone will participate. with us to send the Holy Spirit times because the world needs The DMI survey was developed by the Catholic Leader- upon us and to work through the Church. great hope and great confi- ship Institute in conjunction with advising U.S. and us as we listen deeply to each “Real Presence, Real Future dence because we know the Catholic lay leaders in 2013. The DMI Survey was created as other,” the bishop told Father is about our desire to have the promise of the Lord in Mat- a tool to help more Catholics to grow along their faith jour- Adam Streitenberger, dioce- Catholic presence – strong, thew 28: I am with you always, ney with Christ and to become more engaged in the commu- san coordinator for evangeli- vibrant, joyful, faithful – pro- even until the end of time. But nity life of the parish. The DMI Survey seeks to provide pa- zation, during a taping of his claiming the Gospel of Jesus looking ahead is really about rishioners an opportunity to reflect on their spiritual growth “Conversations on Disciple- Christ and living it boldly and knowing that we’re walking as well as provide parish leadership with invaluable insights ship” program for St. Gabriel creatively so that we can share with Jesus.” regarding a parish’s strengths and opportunities. Radio. the Joy of the Gospel and the When the Columbus Dio- By participating in this survey, the results will provide Real Presence, Real Future, Splendor of Truth with the cese was founded in the 1860s, meaningful input about parishes as the diocese begins our which was unveiled at all world, but also so that even downtown churches were built own planning process as part of Real Presence Real Future. parishes Feb. 27-28, entails in our own living out of the within walking distance. Since The information from the DMI Survey will provide insight a strategic planning process faith it can help us to get into then, the demographics of the into the diocese’s priorities and into the allocation and re- spanning the next two years to a deeper relationship with the alignment of resources over the next few years as parishes help support the future needs Lord,” he said. strive to more effectively help parishioners along their per- of the diocese. “We’re looking ahead with See BISHOP, Page 19 sonal journey of faith. Catholic Times 4 February 28, 2021 After Capitol riot, cathedral protest, what would Jesus do? Most of us looked forward to the end of 2020. Af- change. God, who alone is the author of life and ter almost nine months of the coronavirus pandemic FAITH IN ACTION death and who knows the number of hairs on every and the restrictions, closures, sequestrations, unem- Mark Huddy head. ployment, food insecurity and economic fallout that We must speak the truth about the human person, came with it, a turn of the calendar page seemed to Mark Huddy is the Episcopal Moderator for Cath- made in God’s image and likeness and destined to offer hopeful change. olic Charities and the Office for Social Concerns enjoy a transcendent future with Him. We must The year 2020 did offer bright spots, however, in the Diocese of Columbus. speak the truth about what is evil and what is good. particularly in the way the Church and its social ser- We must watch over the vulnerable, comfort the vice and material aid providers, with donors’ help, tions seemingly are guilty of the charges they raise suffering, admonish (warn or caution gently) the creatively met the needs of a stressed population. against their targets. wayward. Yet 2021 has begun by questioning things that we I am reminded of a passage from the book of Isa- In a civil society, we must work to ensure the pro- hold most dear. The pandemic has not gone away, iah: “Woe to those who call evil good, and good tection and safety of public servants, of churchgo- and new challenges have piled onto existing ones. evil, who change darkness into light and light into ers who worship God and are fed at His table and of On Jan. 6, a mob of people broke into the U.S. darkness, who change bitter into sweet and sweet every human life. Capitol, some intending to harm elected represen- into bitter” (Is 5:20-21). Even the verses reference That requires holding those who blatantly disre- tatives of a government that is the envy of many this year. gard civil laws that protect people and property ac- worldwide on the grounds that those representa- Most important for us, as we begin the Lenten countable for their actions. Where current laws are tives were traitors to the ideals of the nation. season, is the question: What are we called to do? insufficient to provide that protection, we should On Jan. 22, in the middle of a Catholic Mass First, we should follow Jesus’ injunction to pray advocate for better laws. devoted to the worship of God and prayer for for our persecutors. We must show everyone that So this Lent, let us banish the confusion and fear the protection of human life, a handful of protest- we practice what we preach. When we speak of re- that events such as the riot at the Capitol and the ers stormed into Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral spect for the sacredness and dignity of every human disturbance at the Respect Life Mass can provoke chanting, “Two, four, six, eight, this church teach- life, we must demonstrate it in our actions – even to in us. Like the first Christians in Acts, let us devote es hate,” on the grounds that pro-life advocacy is a those who persecute us. ourselves “to the teaching of the Apostles, and to hateful message. Second, we must continue to speak the truth. We the communal life, to the breaking of the bread and These are just two examples from this new year must speak the truth about God, who loves what to the prayers” (Acts 2:42). Then we will be ready that seem to demonstrate a sense of irony in which He has made and who is calling every person to to share the Easter joy as missionary disciples. those who are attacking civil and religious institu- Himself. God, who offers forgiveness and a path to Bible figures’ sins, strengths offer life lessons to children I love literature. Austen, Alcott, Bronte and Shakespeare quotes are the un- derpinnings of much of my parenting – much to the eye rolling and chagrin of my children. ALL THAT WE HAVE MaryBeth Eberhard When school is done, chores all finished and dinner being made, it is quite MaryBeth Eberhard writes about marriage, life experiences of a large family common to have “Pride and Prejudice” playing on the TV as background noise and special needs. She attends Sunbury St. John Neumann Church. (as if we needed more) in my home. A nice fire, a comfy blanket and a cup of tea, and I am in my happy place. Someone always gets sucked into watching it, They groan, sigh and realize the discussion is over. From charity to prudence, and discussion always follows. I am always looking for opportunities to connect my children to virtue. In our family, we use the characters as backdrops for many of the life les- Recently however, my family has been using the “Bible in a Year” podcast sons we attempt to teach. My husband sits at our table when questioned by by Father Mike Schmitz as well as the “Storybook” companion for our younger our daughters as to why he has made a certain decision. They try to persuade kids as a way to grow our faith as a family. You can find it on iTunes and at him, and I smile as he gently folds his hands in front of him as replies. And Ascension Press. We have listened separately and at times gathered to talk. yet I am unmoved (a reference to the father of Elizabeth Bennet in “Pride and Though many of us have read these Bible stories before, it is amazing the Prejudice”). richness of encountering them in our different stages of life. The stories of strength, courage, brokenness, mercy and redemption remind me of my roots. I feel my humanity resonate within the walls of these stories. As I encounter these friends again, the teacher (and parent) in me cannot lose the opportunity to know these people more intimately and use their stories to help my children grow in virtue and faith. I am trying to emphasize that these SUBSCRIBE stories are more their own than they realize. Truly I have become quite zealous in knowing these stories. They are our roots, and from this brokenness and The Catholic Times is the only multiple attempts to return to the Lord, do we come. newspaper that brings you a The strength of Deborah, Hannah’s depth of prayer, Esther’s patience, Abra- weekly look at Catholic life in ham’s trust and Joseph’s mercy and love all have such value and worth. These stories matter, and the connections we can make for our children with them can the Diocese of Columbus. Don’t forge holy understanding and relationships with those who have gone before. Miss Out As our children mature, they will face temptations. They will falter. They will Pay online this year at www. sin. The stories of Judah and Tamar, Joseph’s brothers, King David and Bath- sheba all give witness to this. But their importance cannot be denied. columbuscatholic.org/ Our children need witnesses who can speak to their struggles and their joys. catholictimes to sign up or renew The Catholic They need to know that they can be redeemed like Paul and they can praise with abandon like David entering the city. What a beautiful feeling to be un- your Catholic Times subscription ashamed and full of trust knowing from where you come! for the special parish rate of only Times Collection I’ve always made it a goal to know my children’s friends. In scripture, we find true examples of those whom we can be confident will help lead them to $17. February 2021 the Father’s love. February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 5 Exodus, Lent and becoming a true nation Ten years ago, I began a most extraordinary Lent A nation also needs a founding event, in which the by walking up the Aventine Hill to the Basilica of THE CATHOLIC DIFFERENCE people consent to a common way of life. In Exodus, Santa Sabina on the first day of the Roman station that constituting event is the free acceptance (as Kass church pilgrimage – an eight-week journey that George Weigel winsomely puts it), of “a yoke that becomes a tree of led to the book Roman Pilgrimage: The Station George Weigel is the Distinguished Senior life” – the Sinai covenant, the Ten Commandments, Churches, co-authored with my friend Elizabeth Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Cen- and the Mosaic Law. And a true people need a wor- Lev and my son, Stephen. Liz Lev is the premier ter in Washington, D.C. thy response to the human aspiration to be in touch Anglophone art-and-architecture guide in the Eter- ` with something greater than ourselves. So Exodus nal City, and her masterful descriptions of the Ro- instructs its readers to reject false worship (the gold- man stational churches confirm the truth suggested rary man of wisdom, Leon R. Kass. en calf) for the sake of true worship – the worship by Stephen’s evocative photographs (best appreci- Despite its many confusions, our era has somehow of the One who alone is worthy of worship; the One ated in the e-book edition of Roman Pilgrimage): contrived to produce the ideal teacher in Leon Kass: who enters history to liberate his people and asks beauty opens windows into the deep truths of Cath- learned humanist, medical doctor, bioethicist of dis- them to follow his path into the future. olic faith. My contributions to the book – reflections tinction, gentleman and wise counselor – a Jewish The Book of Exodus thus raises important ques- on the liturgical readings of each day from Ash scholar who once helped Catholics at the Pontifical tions about our contemporary American situation. Wednesday through the Octave of Easter – helped Gregorian University read the Scriptures as they’d Can we be the self-constituting nation of the Con- make that Lent a particularly rewarding one, as never done before. Kass’s new book, Founding stitution’s preamble – “We the People of the Unit- writing those meditations made me dig deeper into God’s Nation: Reading Exodus (Yale University ed States” – if future generations are taught a false the readings from Mass and the Divine Office. Press), complements his previous epic, The Begin- story of America by The New York Times’ menda- Every Lent, the Church reads the first 20 chapters ning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis (Free Press); both cious “1619 Project,” now being imposed on schools of the Book of Exodus in its daily prayer, the Liturgy books grew out of many years of an intense, search- around the country? Can we be truly a people if, in- of the Hours. Familiarity, alas, can mute the power ing exploration of those biblical texts with students. stead of the preamble’s purposeful, covenantal com- of that inspired book, the linchpin of the Old Tes- And out of that open-minded reading of Exodus, a mitment to form a “more perfect Union” that will tament. During Lent 2011, I found new meaning in familiar story takes on fresh meaning: now, through “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Exodus through a closer reading of the commentar- Kass’s commentary, Exodus offers us a profound Posterity,” our relationships as citizens are merely ies by the Fathers of the Church that accompany the reflection on what it means to be a true people, not transactional – you get something, I get something? story of Moses and the nascent people of Israel in the merely an aggregate of individuals or a network of Can we be a true nation if we worship the false god . The first millennium Fathers drew spiritual families. of wealth, bow to the false messiahs of identity poli- nourishment from Exodus because they treated the What makes a people a nation? According to Ex- tics, and indulge the false ethic of “I did it my way”? second book of the Torah as a source of wisdom, not odus, a nation needs a shared story. In the case of There is much to think and pray about this Lent. as an artifact to be dissected. This year, my Lenten the people of Israel, that was and remains the sto- The Book of Exodus is a good companion on the journey through the Book of Exodus will be further ry of their deliverance from slavery in Egypt, where journey, and Leon Kass is an admirable guide to the complemented by the commentary of a contempo- bondage prevented them from being truly a people. truths found in that great book. Our call to greatness Mediocre is such an odd word. It’s root is geous” comes to mind. Feeling called to a new spir- ‘medius,’ meaning middle, and ‘ocris,’ which means HOLY AND HEALTHY itual or physical practice this Lent? Do it. Go for it. rugged mountain. So mediocre is being about half- Lori Crock Be courageous and give your yes to God! way up the mountain. I don’t think any of us want I’ll close with these encouraging words from St. to be mediocre in any area of our lives, but “medi- Lori Crock is a parishioner at Plain City St. Joseph Pope John Paul II: “It is Jesus who stirs in you the Church. Lori leads SoulCore Rosary prayer and ex- ocre” is a good word for us to consider during this ercise at parishes, teaches physical strength classes desire to do something great with your lives, the season of Lent in which we are called to go all in and writes about faith and fitness at holyandhealthycatholic.com. will to follow an ideal, the refusal to allow your- with spiritual practices for 40 days. selves to be grounded down by mediocrity, the Spiritual mediocrity can mean something differ- grow in holiness. Of course, our desire needs to be courage to commit yourselves humbly and patient- ent for each of us. I think we can agree that we want paired with solid actions that we discern and im- ly to improving yourselves and society, making the to keep climbing the mountain, the entire 40 days plement to see real, sustainable changes in our atti- world more human and more fraternal.” of Lent, and not be stuck halfway up with habits of tudes and actions, to avoid mediocrity. prayer, fasting and almsgiving that fizzle, become Journaling is some- ho-hum or are cast aside altogether. thing I have added to We are all called to greatness. Each. And. Every. my prayer life this Lent, Compliments of One. Of. Us. How we get there is very individual, so I can reflect on the between each of us and God. It is not something we Gospel, a saint or my DEE PRINTING, INC. can do on our own and it often doesn’t feel like the love (or lack of love) world is helping us much. of neighbor. I haven’t 49994999 Transamerica Transamerica Drive Drive Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI said, “The world of- journaled for a while, Columbus, Ohio 43228 fers you comfort. But you were not made for com- but so far it is revealing Columbus, Ohio 43228 fort. You were made for greatness.” a lot about my motiva- The secular world doesn’t encourage the sacri- tions, where I am weak 777-8700 fice and selflessness that we seek during Lent. It is, or strong, and I think this however, the giving more of ourselves that helps us practice will bear good the Murnane Family lean into Jesus and his love more deeply, richly and fruit over time. purely. As we seek to imple- Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and I want Lent to be meaningful for you and for me. ment Lenten actions that I want to pray more, be faithful to holy and healthy help us rise above medi- Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 habits that will help me grow closer to Jesus and ocrity, the word “coura- Catholic Times 6 February 28, 2021 The ‘quality of life’ error During “serious illness conversations,” some doc- ourselves. tors will ply their patients with this question: “What MAKING SENSE OF BIOETHICS As such, our focus should be on the benefits and is your minimally acceptable quality of life?” burdens of a proposed medical intervention rather Behind the question can be the implication that if Father Tad Pacholczyk than on trying to impose our own conclusion that patients are experiencing a low quality of life, their Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, PhD, earned his doctorate in neu- certain individuals no longer have enough value or medical treatments can be discontinued because roscience from Yale and did postdoctoral work at Harvard. meaning in their lives to merit receiving a particu- their life has become “no longer worth living.” He is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, and lar treatment. Their humanity is violated if they are serves as director of education at The National Catholic Bio- This can even become a shorthand to justify actions ethics Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org. treated according to their functionality or quality of like physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia. Making life, rather than according to their personal dignity. quality of life assessments about ourselves or others Of course, everyone has a certain natural fear or can lead us to devalue the gift of human life by insist- you know, people suffering like you — what kind of hesitation when it comes to living in a disabled or ing it must have a certain amount of “quality” before quality of life do you really have?’ What do you say compromised state. We may also be afraid of “being it can be deemed “meaningful” or “worthwhile.” to those people?” a burden to others.” When we acknowledge that the The clearest rebuttal of the “quality of life” er- His reply was as brilliant as it was simple: gift of life has “absolute value,” that doesn’t mean we ror I’ve come across was from a 64-year-old retired “I have a marvelous quality of life. Right now, must do absolutely everything scientifically available Boeing computer programmer named John Peyton I am totally dependent. I can do nothing for my- to maintain it, but it does mean that we should ex- (1945-2009). He lived in Kent, Washington, and self. I’m effectively paralyzed. But I have a fami- ercise good stewardship over it, making use of or- had an unusually aggressive form of amyotrophic ly. I have friends. I have my church community. I dinary means of treatment and receiving supportive lateral sclerosis, or ALS, commonly known as Lou have loving support all around me. I don’t under- care, even in the face of imminent decline. Gehrig’s disease. The disease made him totally stand how anyone could deny that I have a very It also means the decision to refuse or stop a partic- high quality of life, and it gets me to understand and dependent on Patricia, his wife of 40 years. She be compassionate toward those without the support ular medical treatment should be based on the judg- dressed him, fed him and regularly shifted his body that I have. Rather than giving them the temptation ment that the treatment itself is extraordinary, that position in the living room recliner where he spent to kill themselves, we should be trying to figure out is to say, it offers minimal benefit or is unduly bur- his declining months. how to help them to have the quality of life I enjoy.” densome. It should not be because we conclude that As Peyton’s once-strong voice gradually began to Peyton’s answer cuts to the heart of the matter: If someone’s life itself lacks value and needs to end. fade away, he continued to use it publicly to oppose anyone who is sick or dying is facing a low quality Individuals struggling with grave ailments, even and lobby against Initiative 1000, the assisted sui- of life, we should take steps to raise and improve it. though they may be very compromised and unable cide initiative in Washington. His story also reminds us how the one-sided cate- to act as their own decision makers, remain persons When he was interviewed by Laura Ingraham of gory of “quality of life” can easily tempt us in the of great moral worth. They contribute to the com- Fox News, he said, “I’m one of those people who wrong direction when it comes to basic moral duties mon good simply by being, rather than by doing or is somewhat of a target of the initiative and I don’t owed to our loved ones in compromised states like a choosing. Moreover, they continually call each of know how we as a society could really consider coma, ALS, stroke, Alzheimers or dementia. us to a higher and more beautiful standard of full making doctors into killers.” Instead of making quality of life judgments about acceptance, loving support and authentic care, even Ingraham countered, “John, I think a lot of peo- people, we should be making “quality of treatment” and especially in the midst of very challenging med- ple who are for this type of assisted suicide would judgments for those who are ailing and vulnerable, ical circumstances. They raise the bar for us and we say, ‘Look, what about the quality of life?’ ‘Look, and perhaps “quality of help” judgments against should respond by elevating their quality of life. A contemplative Lent While Lent is sometimes thought of as a sea- way?” The tendency to multi-task through the day? son to give up something, this Lent comes after a GRACE IN THE MOMENT Worry about the future? Regrets over the past? A year of pandemic and unrest that has many feeling Mary Van Balen hectic schedule? Pressing family responsibilities? like they’ve already given up a lot. For some it has Sometimes much of what fills the day is beyond meant no in-person visits with family or friends for our control. Welcoming God “with arms open wide” close to a year. Some have lost jobs. Some suffered “Pure contemplation consists of receiving” – which might mean focusing on the person or task in front from serious cases of COVID-19 while others lost sounds pretty passive) might be better understood of us and trusting, with a lift in the heart, that God loved ones to the virus. Life has changed for just if translated with what May considered a more ac- is in us and around us as we work as well as when about everyone. The sense of loss is real. curate rendering of recibir – “Pure contemplation we take some quiet, reflective time. While Zooming with a group of friends shortly consists of welcoming with open arms!” (p 78). We can also remember that such openness to re- before Ash Wednesday, one said she thought she’d I remember my Grandma Van Balen, who waited ceive isn’t a one-way street. God is always welcom- have a “passive” Lent. Further conversation re- at the top of the steps, arms outstretched, when we ing us to share in Divine Life. But we forget. Then vealed she didn’t mean she would do nothing, but arrived at her home for a visit. We scrambled up the something – a moment, words, a song, a sight or that she wasn’t going to pile on extra activities or staircase, wanting to be the first one she gathered up sound or feeling reminds us that we indeed exist in give up anything particular. She simply was going in her embrace and pulled onto her welcoming lap. God’s embrace. to try to be open to receive grace offered in her or- When someone showed up at my parents’ house, Poet George Herbert (1593-1633) provides an dinary routines. they stopped whatever they were doing and wel- image of this Divine hospitality in his poem, “Love That requires paying attention. “I know I’ve comed the visitor. After offering tea, coffee, or (III).” In the first two stanzas the speaker, aware of missed God’s Presence with me in the past,” she something to eat, they’d sit and visit, enjoying their his sin, draws back from the space into which Love said, and thought she might make a list or keep a company and listening to their stories. invites him. He lists what makes him unworthy to journal, reflecting on places and times in her life, Mr. Rogers was said to have been good at that. be Love’s guest, but Love persists, wanting only to recognizing God’s presence while looking back. When he engaged with someone, he was so atten- welcome and to serve. The poem ends: You must “Contemplative” might be a more accurate word tive that they felt as if they were the only person in sit down, says Love, and taste my meat:/So I did sit to describe her approach to the season. the world. That’s deep listening. That’s receptivity. and eat. In his book The Dark Night of the Soul: A Psy- That’s openness at its best. This Lent, instead of “giving up” or “adding on,” chiatrist Explores the Connection Between Dark- Practicing such deep listening to the Holy Pres- how about doing whatever it takes to open our heart- ness and Spiritual Growth, Gerald May wondered ence in our lives could be a fruitful way to observe arms wide? Sit down at Love’s table and enjoy what if John of the Cross’s much quoted sentence Con- Lent. We could ask ourselves “What gets in the is offered every moment of every day. templacion pura consite en recibir (often translated February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 7

A rendering shows the front of a new chapel to be built for the Order of the Most The inside of the 8,000-square-foot, 150-seat future chapel for the Bridgettine sis- Holy Savior of St. Bridget, known as the Bridgettine sisters, that will be connected ters in Columbus will be modeled after the order’s motherhouse chapel in . to their convent near Columbus Holy Family Church just west of downtown. Photos courtesy Meyers + Associates Architecture Bridgettines to expand location with chapel, guesthouse By Doug Bean St. Michael, where his company de- welcome travelers and visitors but that confession,” Father Dailey said. Catholic Times Editor signed the parish center and adoration especially those accompanying loved “They take these people who are chapel. ones on extended hospital visits. Fa- interested in the Catholic Church lit- Father Stash Dailey, vicar for re- ther Dailey sees the downtown loca- erally by the hand, walk with them, The Order of the Most Holy Savior ligious in the diocese and the pastor tion as providential because the guest- speak with them, pray for them, give of St. Bridget, better known as the at Holy Family Church, said the start house will be accessible from the the book on (St. Mother Maria Eliz- Bridgettines, has quickly established date for construction of the chapel is Ohio State University Wexner Med- abeth Hesselblad, who in the 1900s its presence as a spiritual force in the still to be determined. The Franklin- ical Center, Nationwide Children’s revived the order started by St. Brid- Diocese of Columbus and is ready to ton Area Commission has approved Hospital and OhioHealth Grant Med- get of Sweden in the ) or expand its hospitality and prayer min- the plans, and a general contractor ical Center. a saint, and they’re toast. They really istry here. has been selected, but the next steps “When the sisters first came here, are. And it’s not through coercion or Nearly three years after arriving include fundraising and obtaining we were (wondering) whether this intellectual conversion. in the diocese at the invitation of building permits. is the best location for them,” Father “They just take them in, they love then-Bishop Frederick Campbell, the The Catholic Foundation has estab- Dailey recalled. “But they’re needed them. They don’t overlook their sisters have launched a capital cam- lished the Bridgettine Sisters Donor right here. faults. They help them realize that if paign to raise funds to build a new Advised Fund for financial assistance. “Right now, the guesthouse is you take that fault to the Lord, and chapel and guesthouse as part of an The website is https://catholic-foun- planned for three stories. The third you pray and you do penance, then expansion project at the sisters’ con- dation.org/BridgettineSisters. story would be rented out to women that fault becomes a great gift, like a vent at 40 N. Grubb St., which is ad- “It’s the prayer and the hope of who need a place of residence, wheth- treasure you offer Jesus. jacent to Holy Family Church in the everyone that phase two begins this er they’re professional women, sin- “You can preach, you can teach, in Franklinton area just west of down- year,” Father Dailey said. gle or older women. There are just so RCIA you can make all the arguments town. The Bridgettines, who wear a dis- many different possibilities.” you want, but some of the toughest The phases will include renovation tinctive habit and veil that includes a Not only do the sisters welcome nuts to crack I just send them over of the existing structure, which has crown with five red jewels represent- guests and travelers, but they also here. The sisters melt them like but- already begun, followed by construc- ing the wounds of Christ, have just reach out and touch souls. Father ter. I should just put a big sign on the tion of an 8,000-square foot, 150- one other house in the United States, Dailey has seen firsthand the impact front door at Holy Family that says, seat chapel modeled after the sisters’ located in Darien, Connecticut, on the Bridgettines have made in a short ‘Interested in the Church? Don’t like motherhouse chapel in Rome and then Long Island Sound, that is utilized time here on Catholics and individu- Catholics? Go next door.’ a guesthouse with up to 30 rooms. mostly for retreats. Their charisms fo- als who are lukewarm to religion or “Their phrase is, ‘My love is cru- Meyers + Associates Architecture cus on Christian unity and hospitality. have lost their faith. cified,’ and every single person they of Columbus is in charge of the de- The order is based in Rome, and “Their whole spiritual thrust is meet, their whole goal is to bring that sign. Chris Meyers, the principal ar- Bishop Robert Brennan and Father Christian unity, and they have yet to person to their beloved, Jesus on the chitect and founding owner of the Dailey have stayed in the sisters’ fa- meet someone they haven’t convert- cross.” firm, is working with the sisters and cility during visits to the Eternal City. ed,” Father Dailey said. “The conver- The first phase of the Columbus expects the chapel project to take ap- “Their guesthouse in Rome is a very sions are really amazing.” project involves renovation to the proximately 10 to 12 months to com- beautiful place with simple rooms, The sisters dig into souls, Father space where four sisters currently plete. where they provide meals and help Dailey said. He cited one instance live, including additional rooms to Meyers, a parishioner at Worthing- pilgrims to make their visit in a very where their witness prompted a wom- eventually house more nuns. That’s ton St. Michael Church, has assisted spiritual way – different than just an to return to the Sacrament of Rec- due in part to a sudden rise in voca- on projects at Damascus Catholic any hotel,” Bishop Brennan has said. onciliation for the first time in more tions the order is receiving here. Youth Summer Camp in Knox Coun- “There is a chapel on site. It is a place than 40 years. In the 60 years the Bridgettines ty and for several parishes, including of prayer.” “And, literally, it looked like she Columbus St. Timothy and St. Aloy- In Columbus, the sisters hope to was 15 years younger after making sius, Newark Blessed Sacrament and See BRIDGETTINES, Page 8 Catholic Times 8 February 28, 2021

BRIDGETTINES, continued from Page 7 have served in , the order had only one vocation until the sisters arrived in Columbus. But now, because of their devotion and witness, three women are joining the order to begin formation, and Father Dailey anticipates four to five aspirants en- tering next year. “They don’t look at you like you’re a project that ‘I need to help this poor girl get to Jesus,’” Father Dailey ex- plained in describing the reason wom- en are attracted to the sisters. “They just embrace you as a family member. It’s just a totally different approach. It’s like you can’t help but fall in love with them.” In addition to rooms for the sisters, the convent currently houses their chapel, which is open for Eucharistic Adoration to outsiders but only on a limited basis because of COVID-19 restrictions. Once the new chapel is The Bridgettine sisters’ ministry focuses Sisters and adorers pray before the Blessed Sacrament in the Bridgettines’ chapel, built and the pandemic eases, ado- on hospitality and seeing Christ in every- which is located in their convent at 40 N. Grubb St., Columbus, until a new chapel is ration will take place there, and the one they encounter. built next to their residence. Photos courtesy Order of the Most Holy Savior of St. sisters’ living area will become clois- tered except for an area to entertain Situated at the north end of the ex- Columbus hail from India and Mexi- For more information about the visitors or family members. isting convent is a large room that is co. Mother Eunice, who was appoint- Bridgettines in Columbus, visit Father Dailey pointed out that no open to the public and can accommo- ed to a leadership role here by the or- bridgettines.com or contact the sisters churches in the surrounding area have date meetings, small gatherings and der, is a native of India. at [email protected]. To learn an adoration chapel. “So, as far as speakers. Some events have already “I really do know that the Lord is more about the Bridgettine order and people who live downtown or even taken place there, and inquiries about blessing everything going on here St. Mother , who west or south, if you want to make an the space can be directed to the sisters with the sisters,” Father Dailey said. was canonized in 2016, go to bridget- hour of adoration, this is it,” he said. at [email protected]. “It’s such a beacon of light.” tines-usa.org. Bridgettine sisters now assigned to DISCIPLESHIP, continued from Page 2 Part Time Staff Accountant Stephen Church. the Chancery. She said Father Thomas Buffer, now “Father Buffer said I should apply The Pontifical College Josephinum, a Roman Catholic Seminary pastor of Marion St. Mary Church and for the job. I asked, ‘Can I do it?’ and formerly St. Stephen’s pastor, played he said, ‘Yes, you can,’ so I started located in Columbus, Ohio, is in need of a Part Time Accountant to a significant role in enabling her chil- praying for God’s guidance in this replace a retiring employee. The Accountant is primarily responsible for dren to attend Catholic schools and in matter and got the job at a time I badly processing accounts payable invoices, credit card charges and updating her coming to work for the diocese. needed it. It’s an example of how God accounting schedules of certain general ledger accounts. This is a part- “I always wanted my children to opens all doors. attend Catholic schools to learn about “I pray every time I can,” she said. time position that requires 10-15 hours per week. Flexible work hours the faith and because Catholic schools “You can pray anywhere. I pray while are available along with the possibility of working remotely. have more of a family-type environ- driving or when doing things at home. ment than other schools,” she said. I’d rather pray than listen to music or ”But I didn’t think I could afford it. TV. One thing that’s been especial- The successful candidate must be able to support the mission of the Father Buffer said, ‘Don’t worry. We ly helpful for me is Magnificat.tv, a will find a way,’ and he helped the Josephinum and should have three or more years of related experience Spanish-language app which includes girls get scholarships. Mass, prayers, news, music – every- working in an accounting department, an undergraduate degree and “Now I tell parents they have to proficiency in working with Microsoft Office products. Please respond put their children through Catholic thing from a Catholic perspective.” with a resume and letter of interest by March 5, 2021 to: schools because when they graduate, The app is not affiliated with the Mag- you can see there’s a difference in a nificat monthly prayer magazine. good way between them and most “I’ve grown so much in my faith ev- The Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 N. High Street, Columbus, other young people. ery day in the last few years, with the Ohio 43235, Attention: Treasurer. Alternatively, you can email the “Working at the Chancery is a true help of the sisters,” Reategui said. “I information to: [email protected] vocation,” Reategui continued. “I had would say to anyone, ‘Don’t be afraid been volunteering at St. Stephen’s as a to grow. You have to grow every day secretary and was going through a dif- because your faith is like a flower. It The Pontifical College Josephinum is an EEO Employer. ficult period when I learned through has to be watered to grow into full an email that there was an opening at bloom.’” February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 9 Since 1900, Franciscan sisters have tended to sick in Zanesville By Tim Puet assistant registrar and administrative Catholic Times Reporter ANSWERING GOD’S CALL assistant for nearly 20 years at Holy Family College, followed by six years Answering God’s Call profiles the life of a priest, deacon or professed religious sister in at the motherhouse. Her first position Around the turn of the 20th centu- the Diocese of Columbus. in health care was as a representative ry, doctors at the Margaret Blue San- at a long-term, skilled-care facility in itarium in Zanesville found that they Nebraska, where she spent two years needed staff members. A story that joyful acceptance of poverty, love for before coming to Zanesville. can’t be verified, but has been passed the Church, simplicity and selfless dedi- “I grew up in Appleton, Wiscon- down for 120 years, says that when cation to the service of others. sin, where our congregation had a they asked where nurses could be “The Genesis system is a sponsored strong presence,” she said. “Being a found, they were told, “Do you want ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of sister was something I always thought Christian Charity. As mission direc- Members of the Franciscan Sisters of some nurses? Then get yourself some Christian Charity have been on the staff about. There wasn’t a big moment nuns.” tor, my main responsibility has been where I suddenly realized God was Dr. Thomas Sutton, director of the ensuring that the mission, vision and of the Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville and its predecessors for 121 calling me to the religious life. I just institution, turned to Father Antho- values of the congregation, Catholic kept feeling drawn to it and realized in ny Leininger, pastor of Zanesville health care and Genesis are lived out years. Serving at the hospital today are time that this was a life in which I felt St. Nicholas Church, and Father daily through formation, outreach, so- (from left): Sister Maureen Anne Shepard, comfortable. Leininger told him to see the Francis- cial activities and community benefit OSF; Sister Bernadette Selinsky, OSF; and “I always wanted to serve others, can Sisters of Christian Charity who programs,” Sister Maureen Anne said. Sister Kay Warning, OSF. Photo courtesy and this is the essence of what a sis- were teaching at St. Nicholas School. “The Genesis leadership model is Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity ter does,” Sister Kay said. “A sister is The responded by send- serving leadership. The term ‘servant someone who has thought of working ing five sisters from the congrega- leadership’ is a familiar one and re- plied for admission to the Franciscan with others in the context of a rela- tion’s motherhouse at Manitowoc, lates to a philosophy of leadership. Sisters of Christian Charity. My for- tionship with God. She works wher- Wisconsin, to work at the sanitarium Serving leadership puts that philoso- mation in religious life began a year ever she’s needed, knowing God with in 1900. Members of the congrega- phy into practice. It engages everyone later.” his strength is behind her.” tion have been part of health care in as a leader, no matter what their role, Sister Bernadette and Sister Kay Genesis is the largest health-care sys- Zanesville ever since. because everyone can serve as an ex- both have been members of the congre- tem in a six-county region of southeast The sanitarium quickly outgrew its ample of leadership in some way.” gation for 54 years. Sister Bernadette Ohio, including Muskingum, Coshoc- original home and was renamed Good Sister Maureen Anne grew up in served at the former Good Samaritan ton and Perry counties in the Diocese Samaritan Hospital when it moved to a Cambridge and was taught by sisters Hospital in Zanesville 1991 and 1992 of Columbus. “People in this region mansion in 1902. By 1905, it had out- of her order, who remain involved as a chaplain, returned in 1996 and has always have shown a deep respect for grown that space, and a new hospital with Christ Our Light Parish and St. been there ever since. She’s a native our congregation, whatever their reli- was built. Through the years, build- Benedict Elementary School in that of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and a proud gion or if they have no religion,” Sis- ings were added until, in 1997, Good city. She has been a Franciscan sister Green Bay Packers fan. ter Maureen Anne said. “Some people Samaritan affiliated with Bethesda, the for 46 years. Before coming to the “I grew up in Green Bay around the have told me that when they come to city’s other hospital, and both were hospital in 2007, she was a teacher time when (coach) Vince Lombardi’s the hospital and see one of us, it makes given the name Genesis HealthCare at Zanesville Rosecrans High School team was winning all those champi- their day because it makes them feel System. Genesis consolidated the two from 1978-83. She also has served as onships,” Sister Bernadette said. Be- they’re in good hands.” hospitals into one enlarged campus on a sister in Michigan and Wisconsin. coming a sister “seemed like sort of “When people see us, they know the Bethesda site in 2015, and the for- She was a faculty member and admin- the natural thing to do for me because we’re sisters, and you can tell the good mer Good Samaritan Hospital building istrator at her congregation’s Holy of the family I’m from,” she added. feeling they have for us,” Sister Ber- was razed one year later. Family College in Manitowoc for Two of her older sisters also joined nadette said. “That leads to a lot of During the 1940s and ’50s, more 20 years and was its president from the Manitowoc Franciscans, with one good one-on-one conversations, which than 40 Franciscan sisters were on 1999-2003. The college was perma- of them later helping to establish A break down barriers that may exist.” the staff of Good Samaritan Hospital nently closed late last year because of New Genesis, an association of the All three sisters said that although and its former nursing school. Today, the combination of declining enroll- faithful, with vowed and non-vowed they wonder about the long-term fu- three sisters remain at Genesis Hospi- ment and the COVID-19 pandemic. members, in 1983. ture of religious life because of the de- tal, where Bishop Robert Brennan cel- Before becoming a sister, she grad- Sister Bernadette was a music cline in the number of vocations, their ebrated Mass with them on Thursday, uated from Holy Family College but teacher for 19 years in Wisconsin, Illi- main focus is toward fulfilling the role Feb. 11, the World Day of the Sick not because she was interested in re- nois, California and Arizona and then they feel God has given them. and the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. ligious life. “The college was known spent three years in transition before “What will happen to religious The three are Sister Maureen Anne for teacher education, and the price becoming a chaplain. congregations in the future concerns Shepard, OSF, director of mission for was right,” she said. She then taught “What I do as a chaplain hasn’t me on one hand, but then it doesn’t the Genesis system, who has been in for four years at Roncalli High School changed that much over the years, on the other,” Sister Bernadette said. Zanesville since 2007; Sister Berna- in Manitowoc. but health-care delivery has changed “Ultimately, it’s up to how God helps dette Selinsky, OSF, a chaplain who “At the end of my third year there, I immensely,” she said. “It has become us shape the future. If we’re meant has served the system since 1996; and was driving home to Ohio in the sum- more complex. At the same time, pa- to grow, that’s fine, but if not – well, Sister Kay Warning, OSF, a hospital mer, and I remember I was passing a tients and their families have become there’s a time and place for every- volunteer who came to Zanesville in clump of trees on Interstate 65 when more knowledgeable, with higher ex- thing. We don’t know the future. August 2020. the thought suddenly came to me, pectations for their care.” “Especially these days, things are Their congregation was founded in ‘Why not become a sister?’ It came Sister Kay was a teacher of math- so in flux that it’s more important to 1869 in Manitowoc and has been in- in an instant, but it changed my life,” ematics and other subjects at grade live from one day to the next doing volved in health care and education ever Sister Maureen Anne said. “I held schools and high schools in Wiscon- the work God has entrusted to us and since. It has about 190 members who onto that thought, and when I came sin, California, Nebraska and Michi- keeping open to God’s vibrant Spirit serve in six states. Its core principles are back to Manitowoc in the fall, I ap- gan for 23 years and then served as speaking to everyone.” Catholic Times 10 February 28, 2021 Parents grateful as little girl thrives despite diagnosis By Doug Bean sleeping can be an issue with young Catholic Times Editor children, but Thea does relatively well, her parents said. “She’s learn- ing her environment a little bit more The gift of life comes in many siz- and knows when we’re not around, so es, shapes and forms. Phil and Lau- in the middle of the night she wakes ra Frank received a special delivery up, (and) she just wants to know that nearly two years ago with the birth we’re there,” Phil said. of their first child – a bundle of inde- The Franks must stay highly orga- scribable joy who so far has beaten nized to track myriad doctor and ther- the odds. apy appointments, which have includ- Thea Margaret Frank was born on ed up to 10 in one week. They try to April 28, 2019 at Dublin Methodist schedule medical visits around Phil’s Hospital. After the baby was deliv- schedule. He’s an athletic trainer who ered, Phil and Laura knew something works with students at Central Cross- was not normal, but they did not im- ing High School. mediately understand the extent of “I’m very good at just making sure their daughter’s condition. A few days we’re journaling everything,” Laura later, Thea was transferred to Nation- said, “just to have a good record of wide Children’s Hospital. being able to look back on things be- Medical specialists determined that cause we want to be able to remember Thea had a rare condition known as all of it for appointments.” Trisomy 18, or Edwards syndrome. Phil, who moved to Columbus Most babies with Trisomy 18, which from the Buffalo, New York, area to is caused by an error in cell division attend graduate school at Ohio State and results in an extra chromosome University, and Laura, a central Ohio 18 that affects the developing child, Thea Frank, born with a genetic condi- Thea, pictured wearing an Archangel native, were married in 2017 at Co- die before birth or within a few hours lumbus Our Lady of Victory Church after delivery. tion known as Trisomy 18, is nearing her Raphael medal, has shown resiliency by Deacon Bonacci. Two years later, On May 3, Laura’s father, Dennis second birthday. Photos courtesy Frank family despite facing medical challenges. their lives were forever changed when Morrison, made an urgent call to his An extra chromosome causes both both hands. Thea came along. brother, Deacon Anthony Bonacci, “I think we’re in a good rhythm summoning him to Nationwide Chil- Trisomy 18 and Down syndrome, but Thea has undergone two surgeries Trisomy 18 presents more potentially so far, including one involving her now,” Laura said. “When we first dren’s to baptize the baby. “I well re- came home, we came home with hos- member his tearful call, telling us that life-threatening medical complica- spinal cord, and likely faces more sur- tions in the first months of life in ad- gical procedures. pice care, which I’m really thankful Thea was not expected to make it,” re- for. We can have a nurse come out called the deacon, who serves at Plain dition to developmental delays. She is afflicted with a host of med- Optional prenatal testing can detect ical complications that require fre- every day if we want to check her vi- City St. Joseph Church. tals, keep track of her. The support has At 7:15 that evening, Thea received the extra 18th chromosome and, sadly, quent doctor visits. Her vision is lim- U.S. statistics indicate that 75 percent ited, she received nutrition through a been amazing.” the sacrament administered in what The couple’s parents have provided Deacon Bonacci called a “very spe- of babies are terminated if a Trisomy tube in her stomach, and her motor 18 diagnosis is made before 24 weeks. skills are delayed. But Thea can stand support as well. Phil’s parents come to cial Baptism ceremony there in the visit and assist once a month from the neonatal intensive-care unit,” But the Franks had no indication that with her parents’ support and might be anything was wrong. able to walk one day. Buffalo area. Morrison, Laura’s father The newborn survived those first and a Columbus attorney who attends few hours with assistance from doc- “It was a complete surprise,” Phil “The biggest thing we’re deal- said. “Laura’s pregnancy was very ing with now is apnea spells, which Hilliard St. Brendan Church, wrote a tors and nurses. Hours then turned into heartfelt reflection on his granddaugh- days. Thea kept progressing and was normal. At the last OB appointment, didn’t really come until she was about the doctor actually said, ‘Well, this a year old,” Phil said. “It’s not quite ter that is published in this edition of able to go home with her parents af- The Catholic Times. ter 30 days in the hospital. Days have has been a boring, regular pregnan- like sleep apnea. These happen during cy.’” Even if the condition had been the day, and she’ll stop breathing. We Thea will soon be a palliative-care now turned into weeks and months. patient, which means less attention According to the Support Organiza- spotted, “there’s nothing you can do have to try to stimulate her by rubbing anyway,” Phil explained. on her sternum, giving her some pats from medical personnel on a day-to- tion for Trisomy 18, 13 and Related day basis than someone under hospice Disorders (SOFT), one in 7,000 live Labor and delivery weren’t com- on the back and trying to wake her up, plicated, and Thea’s birth weight was (and using) deep suctioning down the care. “She won’t be at the top of their births in the United States are ran- worry list anymore,” Phil said. domly affected with the condition. normal. A cleft lip and palate, often a nose.” sign of Trisomy 18, had gone unno- Phil and Laura write down every- “If we look to the statistics of those Five to eight percent survive past one children who live past 1 year of age, year without extraordinary measures, ticed on ultrasound images because thing that happens during the course Thea’s hands were covering her face of a day and have documented more we know there are cognitive devel- and that rate increases with medical opment delays and impairments. Un- intervention. in the womb, but was evident after the than 100 similar episodes. Central ap- delivery. nea commonly occurs when the brain fortunately, I do not have a medical Thea Frank is now just two months intervention to right this,” said Dr. away from her second birthday. “The cleft lip and palate definitely fails to send a message to breathe. jumped out to me as a sign,” Phil said. “Whatever we do always works, Lisa Humphrey, director of hospice “Thea continues to amaze us and is and palliative medicine at Nation- a daily reminder of how sacred the gift “And then she had a couple small, lit- and she finally comes out of it,” Phil tle genetic defects that we picked up said. “She’s a little tired but bounc- wide Children’s who has worked with of life is,” her father, Phil, said. “This the Franks since the early stages af- is especially true since we left the hos- on.” es right back. Nobody knows what’s pital thinking we only had weeks to One of those was a sixth digit with causing that.” no bone next to the pinky finger on Every parent knows that night months to share with her.” See LITTLE GIRL, Page 11 February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 11 Granddaughter’s health challenges make birthdays special By Dennis J. Morrison Children’s during which time her lip healed mag- nificently (thank you, Dr. Khansa), and slowly her feeding tube became functional. During surgery, it “Birthdays are for children!” My mom’s words was decided that her spinal cord issues would have still ring in my ears. Perhaps what she meant is that, to wait. Sadly, while improved, her breathing diffi- as we age, we greet our birthdays with less enthusi- culties continued. asm. For me, I began to feel a bit uneasy once I be- Nevertheless, Thea once again defied the odds came Social Security eligible. At first, I was amused. and returned home. Her mom and dad were educat- Then, in what seemed like a blink of an eye, I found ed on using her feeding tube, including reinserting myself applying for Medicare! Thankfully, concerns it should it become disconnected from Thea’s tiny over my advancing age ended in spring 2019. abdomen. Unfortunately, Thea’s breathing issues During the early evening of my 65th birthday, worsened, in the form of apnea. She would stop our phone rang. It was my son-in-law. “You have a breathing, sometimes for several minutes, causing new granddaughter. Her name is Thea. Laura is fine, her parents to spring into action to revive her using but Thea has some medical issues.” My wife and I deep suctioning techniques and conventional CPR. raced to the hospital. As we arrived, Thea was being Thea’s medical team decided it was time for further wheeled down the corridor to the neonatal unit with intervention. her dad at her side. She opened her beautiful blue Several days before her 18th-month birthday, eyes widely and greeted us. Minutes later, we visited Thea returned to Nationwide Children’s for an MRI our daughter, who reminded me that Thea and I now of her brain and spine. Soon thereafter, she was shared a birthday. We were “birthday buddies.” What scheduled for surgery on Dec. 17, 2020. The pur- a gift! Deacon Anthony Bonacci (left) baptized Thea Frank on pose of this surgery was to further investigate her Several days later, Thea was transported to Na- May 3, 2019 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital with breathing difficulties, a hearing impairment and, if tionwide Children’s Hospital. After a series of tests, mother Laura holding the baby and husband Phil at possible, to detach her tethered spinal cord. If left she was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic her side. Photo courtesy Frank family uncorrected, her tethered spinal cord would eventu- disorder known as Trisomy 18. While Thea’s condi- ture surgeries would be dependent upon Thea. ally cause paralysis. tion was labeled “partial” Trisomy 18, it was no less After nearly three hours of surgery, we were in- serious. We learned that it was terminal. We were Surprisingly, months passed, and Thea was thriv- ing at home in the comfort of her nursery under the formed that Thea’s spinal cord had been success- devastated. My mind raced to the beautifully deco- fully “released,” meaning that paralysis had been rated nursery that awaited Thea and the thought that watchful eyes of her parents. Monitors checked her oxygen saturation levels and heart rate. Portable averted. In addition, we learned that the medical she would never see it. team had new ideas for addressing Thea’s breath- We immediately made arrangements for Thea to and free-standing oxygen tanks were utilized, al- lowing her parents to freely move her throughout ing and hearing difficulties. She was discharged be baptized. My brother, Deacon Tony Bonacci, from the hospital two days later. What a wonderful performed the baptism in Thea’s hospital room, and the house. While her prognosis had not changed, it was Christmas gift! our younger daughter, a mother of three, proudly The devotion and emotional strength exhibited became Thea’s godmother. apparent that Thea was enjoying her life at home. Although guarded, her doctors were amazed at her by our daughter and son-in-law during the past 20 Thea would spend the next three weeks at Nation- months has been truly remarkable. They have in- wide Children’s. The medical care and emotional toughness and determination to survive. From my naïve, non-medical perspective, they started to be- spired us with their unwavering optimism and a support Thea and her parents received from the unique confidence in Thea. Despite daily challeng- doctors and nurses were exceptional. Unfortunately, lieve in her. In January 2020, Thea was readmitted to Nation- es, they are succeeding in furnishing Thea with the Thea’s diagnosis was confirmed. Her medical team best life she can live. In return, Thea is providing assured her parents that Thea could remain in the wide Children’s for multiple surgeries. The goal was to improve her airway, insert a feeding tube her parents, family and all of her “prayer warriors” hospital for as long as they wanted. who have joined in her journey invaluable lessons “Is there anything more you can do for Thea?” my into her stomach, repair her cleft lip and, quite possibly, address a critical spinal cord issue. After in love, perseverance and, most of all, faith. daughter asked. “Unfortunately not,” was the re- As for my thoughts on future birthdays, I am look- sponse. “Then we want to take our daughter home,” nearly five hours of surgery, Thea emerged, but con- tinued breathing difficulties required her to remain ing forward to celebrating as many of them with my my daughter said. Several days later, Thea was re- “birthday buddy” as the good Lord will allow. leased and sent home on hospice care with her par- intubated for seven agonizing days. Thea would spend one full month at Nationwide Dennis J. Morrison is a parishioner at Hilliard ents serving as her primary caregivers. Possible fu- St. Brendan Church. LITTLE GIRL, continued from Page 10 ter Thea’s birth to align a health plan ty and the family can work together to for them and honor their presence. A honored to bear witness to and learn that meets the parents’ values, hopes, develop a beneficial health-care inter- child who is not suffering because I from.” faith and goals. “However, I am a firm vention. find a medication to mitigate the pain In spite of the difficulties the Franks believer that a loving and stimulating “Among the many reasons I love is a miracle. Similarly, to witness have faced, Phil and Laura feel bless- home environment that provides the my job is because I believe in mira- Thea’s smile and its unabashed joy is ed to have Thea in their lives. While type of scaffolding to allow any child cles, love to bear witness to them, and a miracle.” they don’t know what the future holds, with developmental disabilities to op- my job is bountiful in both regards,” For Thea to have “lived as long as they are committed to providing their timize their potential is a must. Thea’s she said. “I, like all people, have a she has and as well as she has is a mir- daughter the best life possible. Chil- parents are models in providing this hope for miracles such as the curing acle for me to behold,” Dr. Humphrey dren with Trisomy 18 have lived into type of environment, and Thea is be- of a cancer. However, that is not al- continued. “Her parents’ capacity to their 20s and 30s. coming her best self and it has been a ways possible, as in a genetic disorder have identified her life, however long “Our advice to a couple in a simi- joy to witness.” like Trisomy 18 at this time. or short it may be, as a miracle, and lar situation would be to have hope, to Dr. Humphrey prefers not to talk “I also know, though, that miracles to have followed their hearts so close- never underestimate how strong these about life-expectancy rates for chil- come in all types and it is not neces- ly, advocated so well, and also trusted children can be, and, finally, to advo- dren born with Trisomy 18 but focus sarily up to me to define what equals and partnered so well with her med- cate for them so they can receive the instead of how the medical communi- a miracle. Rather, it is my job to look ical team is the type of miracle I am care they need to thrive,” Phil said. Catholic Times 12 February 28, 2021 Jesus brings order, bishop tells catechumens, candidates By Tim Puet Kildare) School, who would come in Catholic Times Reporter and be the kindest young people. They would hold doors for the elderly, let people go ahead of them in line and Bishop Robert Brennan told peo- say ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ Other ple who are planning to receive the children their age didn’t do that,” she Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter said. Vigil that uniting with Jesus through “He really respected this. Ken- joining the Catholic Church will help ny and I didn’t come from religious bring order and meaning to the chaos backgrounds growing up, but we had of their lives. a friend whose children had gone to “Jesus will go and find us where we St. Brigid’s. Kenny said we had to fig- are and accompany us through every- ure out what it was about these kids thing,” he said in his homily at the that made them so different, so we diocesan Rite of Election ceremony started looking at what the Catholic on Sunday, Feb. 21 at Columbus St. Church teaches.” She said it has been Catharine Church. “He wants to be in- about six years since the couple first timate with us and be deeply a part of decided to examine Catholic belief. our lives. Elaine Morris said her father was “Life is messy. Your life is messy. raised Catholic and was inactive in Let me tell you, my life is messy. But the Church while she was growing in spite of that, Jesus wants to be with Bishop Robert Brennan signs the Book of the Elect during the diocesan Rite of Elec- up but has resumed practicing the us. Because of that, he brings joy into faith. “Mom and Dad raised us to be the desert with us,” Bishop Brennan tion on Sunday, Feb. 21 at Columbus St. Catharine Church. Standing next to him is open-minded about religion,” she said in a reference to Sunday’s read- Deacon Christopher Reis. CT photos by Ken Snow said. “But when Dad found out I was ing from St. Mark’s Gospel, which going to become a Catholic, he told told of Jesus’ temptation by Satan in the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s tion, which took place just before the me, ‘That’s exactly what I wanted, but the desert. ceremony was limited to catechu- pandemic forced the temporary clos- I knew you had to find things on your “He helps us see what we might not mens. At previous ceremonies, they ing of churches, recognized 143 cate- own.’” be able to see so God’s plan for us signed the diocese’s Book of the Elect, chumens and 378 candidates. Morris, 48; her 11-year-old daugh- can unfold. Maybe we might find our which declared their intention to join Catechumens for 2021 include ter, Ella; and her 7-year-old son, Ken- lives have a deeper meaning. Maybe the Church. This year, catechumens’ Elaine Morris, who said the example ny III, will be baptized together during we might find ourselves being light names were read by the religious edu- set by Catholic schoolchildren ulti- the Easter Vigil service at St. Brigid of for others, or someone else might be cation directors of the parishes where mately led to a decision by her and her Kildare Church. Both children attend healed” through our becoming closer they are taking RCIA classes, and then husband, Kenny Morris Jr., to become St. Brigid School and are receiving in- to Jesus,” he said. placed in the book. Catholics. struction on Catholic beliefs as part of “Your journey of life has led you to Many parishes did not conduct “Kenny used to sit at Starbucks and the school’s curriculum. encounter Jesus Christ in his Church. RCIA classes this year because of was impressed by students dressed in The children’s father, Kenny Jr., … God went into the desert of your COVID-19. Last year’s Rite of Elec- the uniform for (Dublin) St. Brigid (of 52, delayed entering RCIA classes for lives to lead you to the waters of bap- a year. Elaine said that was because tism, and all of us find ourselves re- the couple runs two businesses, they newed and inspired by your decision,” decided she would take religious in- Bishop Brennan said to 92 people struction first and that he would fol- from 28 parishes who have stated they low so that one of them could concen- intend to be baptized and confirmed trate on workplace activities. and receive the Eucharist for the first “There’s so much depth in Cath- time at the Easter Vigil. olic teaching,” she said. “You hear These individuals, known as cat- people all the time giving the wrong echumens, have been taking part for ideas about what Catholics believe several months in the Rite of Chris- on subjects like abortion, homosex- tian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), a uality and capital punishment. Now program of weekly classes explaining that I understand the reasons behind Catholic beliefs and practices. Catholic teachings, they make sense. Also participating in RCIA class- Another thing that surprised me is the es are candidates – people who have emphasis the Church puts on mar- been baptized as Catholics or in an- riage preparation. It’s awesome how other Christian denomination but who involved it gets in helping engaged have not been confirmed or received couples understand the real meaning the Eucharist. They will come into full of marriage. communion with the Church when “I feel I’m just now dipping my they are confirmed and receive their foot into something lovely, enlighten- first Communion at the Easter Vigil ing and beautiful that I’ll be learning Until this year, catechumens and more about all my life,” Morris said. candidates were recognized during “Getting ready to join the Catholic separate portions of the Rite of Elec- tion. Because of restrictions related to Candidate Shelley Ralstin-Tackett of the Catechumen Caroline Edwards of Colum- Scioto Catholic Consortium bus St. Patrick Church See RITE OF ELECTION, Page 13 February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 13

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Catechumen Elaine Morris (left), her son, Kenny III and her daughter, Ella, will be The Stevens family (from left) – mother Beth and daughters Gracie and Gabby – will baptized together at Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare Church at the Easter Vigil. join the Catholic Church as a group at Columbus Immaculate Conception Church’s Easter Vigil Mass. CT photos by Ken Snow

Church has changed the way I think played in a monstrance. At that point, with Heritage Christian Church in and said she was particularly moved of everything. It’s tapped into a part of she decided to become a Catholic. Westerville, and I began attending by Eucharistic Adoration at Columbus my soul and brain that I didn’t know “I shared my experience with my services there. St. Patrick Church, where she started I had and made me think beyond my- parents and sister, and we decided as “I went there for about three years, RCIA classes in September. self and more about other people.” a family to begin this life-changing then last year, for the first time, I heard “At that point, I felt ready to take a Also joining the Church as a group journey together,” Gabby said. “God about this thing called Lent, which leap of faith and be formally educated at the Easter Vigil will be Beth Stevens spoke to me during Adoration and I understood was a 40-day period of on what it means to be a Catholic,” she and her daughters, Gabby and Gracie. asked me to follow Him, and I have spiritual growth. The church I attend- said. “I just needed some fellowship Beth, 42, baptized in the Methodist never looked back. I love helping my ed didn’t have this, and it was some- with others to get to the finish line. Church, is a candidate. Gabby, 12, a mom in her faith journey and answer- thing that appealed to me because I “One thing I didn’t realize is how seventh-grader at Columbus Immac- ing her questions. RCIA has guided wanted to be a more spiritual person. central the sacraments are to the ulate Conception School, and Grace, me on this journey.” “As I learned more about Lent, I Church, especially the importance of 7, in second grade there, are catechu- “The faith community at CYSC and came to realize that it was primarily the Eucharist,” she said. “Its meaning mens. in the parish has brought our family a Catholic tradition,” she said. “I had as the Real Presence of Christ, the Beth said her husband, Matt, is not closer together and strengthened the an aversion to the Catholic Church center of everything, is something I a Catholic but supports their decision bonds we have,” Beth said. “It’s also because I was put off by some things, couldn’t have imagined. to enter the Church. “I have a lot of been an interesting role reversal, be- such as confession and the role of the “It was hard to get used to the idea friends who decided to send their cause, in this case, my kids are teach- pope, but I felt something nudging that the Mass is the same every time children to Immaculate Conception,” ing me what they already know.” me to observe the Lenten practices in its essence, but I realize now how she said. “We decided to join them Caroline Edwards of Westerville, a and to be devotional and thoughtful important this is. I also thought some because we wanted the children to catechumen who is 21 and studying while keeping an open mind about the of the Church’s social teachings were be in a private school and have a reli- veterinary science at Columbus State things that concerned me. antiquated, but now I realize the wis- gious-based education, given the way Community College, had what she “Most people fast during Lent, but dom in its position on abortion and the world is at this time. But we left described as “a two-part conversion” for me, the problem was different be- same-sex marriage.” it up to our daughters as to when or – first to Christianity in general, and cause of my body issues. What I need- Shelley Ralstin-Tackett, a can- whether they would be baptized.” then to Catholic teaching. ed to do was to eat when I should. I didate, was baptized at a Method- Gabby attended Catholic Youth “All through middle school and brought the problem before God and ist church and said her father was Summer Camp (CYSC) in Knox Westerville North High School, I had decided one way to observe Lent a non-practicing Catholic. She will County in 2020 and said that through- problems with depression and eating would be through better eating hab- receive her first Communion and the out her week there, she heard Jesus disorders. I was a very self-deprecat- its.” Sacrament of Confirmation during the calling her and saying He wanted her ing person,” she said. “In high school, Edwards said her continued investi- Easter Vigil service at Portsmouth St. to join Him. She felt especially drawn I became involved with a small Chris- gation of Catholic teaching deepened Mary Church. to Jesus during Eucharistic Adoration tian group which gave me lots of sup- her understanding of the church and While growing up, she was part as He was carried around the camp port in helping me struggle with my answered her questions. She attended lodge in the form of the Eucharist dis- problems. The group was connected Masses at several diocesan parishes See RITE OF ELECTION, Page 14 Catholic Times 14 February 28, 2021

RITE OF ELECTION, continued from Page 13 of a congregation affiliated with the es for what is now the Scioto Catholic Church of Christ in Christian Union Consortium have taken place for the but also attended Masses at Otway Our past several months at Portsmouth Lady of Lourdes Church at Christmas, St. Mary, with Ralstin-Tackett among Easter and other Catholic feast days. those attending in person and others As part of a consolidation of Catholic taking part via Zoom videoconferenc- churches in Scioto County, the Otway ing. church no longer is a worship site, and Ralstin-Tackett is married, with two its parishioners mainly attend Pond sons and a daughter. She and one son Creek Holy Trinity Church. raise cattle on a 400-acre farm near “An aunt lived next door to Our Otway whose principal crop is hay. Lady of Lourdes, so I spent many an Her husband works for GE Aviation afternoon there,” said Ralstin-Tackett, in Waverly. She was a teacher in Sci- 60. “When she passed away several oto County’s Northwest Local School years ago, I went to the funeral, and District for 31 years and continues Father David (E. Young, pastor there teaching there as a substitute. at the time) said that in her heart, if “My biggest surprise in learn- there’s one thing Betty (Tackett’s aunt) ing about the Catholic Church is the would wish, it would be for a member one-on-one experience with God of her family to become a Catholic. I it’s brought me,” she said. “I feel I Catechumen John Cooper kneels while intercessions are read. His godfather, Jose think he was referring to me.” can take anything to him in prayer. Banaag, is standing next to him. CT photo by Ken Snow Ralstin-Tackett said she frequently I’ve learned so much about how the attended Our Lady of Lourdes after church survived centuries, about all sion and amazed at what I’ve learned. Church has gone through. I may think that and decided to go to RCIA classes the saints. It humbles you to hear the stories of it’s hard to give up something for Lent, at the invitation of a friend. The class- “I’m so excited with each RCIA ses- the and the persecutions the but the martyrs gave up their lives.” Christ Child Society board members Marysville Knights build beds

The Christ Child Society of Columbus has selected its 2021 board of directors. Since 1981, the nonprofit organization has been dedicated to serving area children in Members of Knights of Columbus Council 5534 in Marysville spent a day building need. Board members are (from left): Julie Smerdel, Molly Wood, Kay Gibbons, Barb bunk beds for children and families in need of them with material provided by Sleep Groner, president; Michele Bianconi, Debbie Luffy and Millie Watkins. Missing from in Heavenly Peace, an Iowa-based charity. Volunteers assemble and deliver the beds the picture are Catherine O’Connell, Lisa Davies, Diane Giffin and Jeannette Oxend- to families in their community. “No kid sleeps on the floor” is the charity’s motto. er. Photo courtesy Christ Child Society Council member Brad Kitzler suggested the activity. Dave Schlemmer, the council’s deputy grand knight, said this will become a regular program for the council. Photo courtesy K of C Council 5534 Watterson students sign letters of intent

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A Marshall Musuraca, soccer, Ashland; Annie McGraw, soccer, Tennessee-Martin; Rachel f o an Reuter, softball, Ashland; and Will Garey, cross country and track, Xavier. Saint Jo Photos courtesy Bishop Watterson High School February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 15 Women’s Morning of Prayer and Reflection focuses on Sacred Heart By Elizabeth Pardi ing), ‘Jesus loves me. Life is great,’ and then at the end of the day, I’m (cranky) and back on my knees (pray- On Saturday, Feb. 20, Westerville ing), ‘Jesus, please renew me. Renew St. Church hosted a all things with your perfect love.’ Women’s Morning of Prayer and Re- “My vessel runs empty without flection, which featured musical per- Jesus, and that’s the same for you. formances and talks by sisters of the That’s the purpose of this day … to be Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart restored and renewed.” of Jesus from Steubenville. Emily Jaminet, Columbus-based Jaminet, who is the executive direc- author and speaker, and Stephanie tor of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Rapp, director of the diocese’s Mar- Network, also encouraged the women riage and Family Life Office, also to enthrone their homes. spoke. All of the talks centered on the “It’s really about you and your fami- importance of enthroning homes and ly seeking these graces,” she said. “Of A Women’s Morning of Prayer and Reflection on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Westerville St. course, it’s wonderful to invite family organizations to the Sacred Heart of Paul Church included Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Photo courtesy Emily Jaminet Jesus. and friends and a priest over to wit- ness the enthronement, but the truth The morning opened with Mass cel- er than a relationship with Him. “(We Sacred Heart enthronement in their ebrated by Father Jonathan Wilson, is, we are in a pandemic, and we need should not say,) ‘I trust in you, but I homes, inviting Jesus in to bring life the grace now, and we don’t want to pastor of St. Paul and Jaminet’s broth- expect this of you,’ but simply, ‘I ex- to them and their families. er. In his homily, Father Wilson told pect only you.’” Although Ohio’s branch of the wait until life gets quiet again. the women to “allow this to be a day After Sister Maria Ecclesiae’s talk, Daughters of Holy Mary of the Heart “This is the time. We’re in the storm. of encounter with the Lord in your she joined one of her fellow sisters of Jesus is based in Steubenville, the We need these graces tremendously.” heart.” who played guitar while they both sisters regularly travel to Columbus After her talk, Jaminet introduced He said that to help others experi- sang two songs, I Will Be with You to run a program called DOYMAR, Rapp, who said, “Our diocese actu- ence Christ’s mercy, love and healing, and Christ, Now That I Am Yours. which offers prayer and spiritual ed- ally was consecrated to the Sacred the women must first make them- Sister Ingrid de Maria, H.SMCJ, ucation for children as young as first Heart of Jesus. It actually was in 1873 selves vulnerable to Him. took the pulpit next to give a talk titled grade. by our very first bishop … and then After Mass, Sister Maria Ecclesiae, “Making Jesus King.” Her message More information, and opportuni- Bishop (Frederick) Campbell, our last H.SMCJ, spoke about forming a rela- contained the repeated exhortation to ties to donate to their order, can be bishop before Bishop (Robert) Bren- tionship with Jesus. She focused on the women to “choose life” for them- found on the sisters’ website, hsmcj. nan, reconsecrated it in 2015.” Matthew 11:28, in which Jesus says, selves and their families, instead of org. She acknowledged that having an “Come unto me and I will give you allowing sin to creep in and destroy. Jaminet spoke next, centering her entire diocese consecrated to the Sa- rest.” “We are here to help you walk out of talk on the notion that the faithful re- cred Heart is “a big deal.” Sister Maria Ecclesiae emphasized this church feeling empowered with quire Christ to renew them daily or The event concluded with exposi- the importance of establishing “a vi- the Sacred Heart of Jesus,” she said. else they become depleted. tion of the Blessed Sacrament, giving tal relationship with the Lord,” which She urged her listeners to be aware “We need to awaken our hearts the women the opportunity to ponder she said is necessary to practice true of the things in their homes through so that we feel and we see with our Christian charity. and pray about all they had learned which Satan enters, such as social me- hearts, so that we can love in a way and whatever was on their hearts. “It’s not a one-time encounter,” she dia and TV. that is renewed every single day,” she said. “It’s an everyday encounter.” Sister Ingrid de Maria’s talk, as well said. Elizabeth Pardi blogs at www.love- She also challenged the women to as the rest of the event, was an appeal She said that, as a mother of seven, alwaysliz.com. Follow her on insta- trust in Jesus and expect nothing oth- to those in attendance to perform the “(I) can wake up all happy (think- gram @lovealwaysliz Mass for sick includes anointing The Columbus Region of the Order of Malta is a part of the Federal of Malta sponsored its annual Anoint- Association (headquartered in Wash- ing of the Sick Mass on Sunday, Feb. ington, D.C.) of the Sovereign Order 14 at Columbus Holy Rosary-St. John of Malta, which is one of the oldest Church. institutions of Western and Christian The Mass is held each year on a civilization. A lay of Sunday near the feast day of Our Lady the Catholic Church since 1113 and a of Lourdes and the World Day of the subject of international law, the Order Sick, both observed on Feb. 11. has relations with more than 100 states Father Ramon Owera, Holy Ro- and the United Nations. It is active sary-St. John’s pastor, and Father in more than 120 countries caring for Michael Hartge, vice chancellor of the people in need through its medical, Diocese of Columbus, concelebrated social and humanitarian work. the Mass and performed the Sacra- In Columbus, the Order established ment of Anointing. About 50 parish- the Order of Malta Center for Care at ioners, members of the Order and Holy Rosary-St. John and the Catholic Father Ramon Owera (center), assisted by John Reiner (left) from the Order of friends participated. Medical Association and friends assist Malta, anoints a parishioner during an Anointing of the Sick Mass at Columbus Holy The Columbus Region of the Order with its operation. Rosary-St. John Church on Sunday, Feb. 14. Photo courtesy Order of Malta My Dear Friends in Christ, DIOCESAN ORGANIZATION Fiscal 2020 and the first half of Fiscal 2021 have been so hard on so many. The pandemic has taken lives, shuttered businesses, caused us to shift from in-person FINANCIAL REVIEW to live streamed celebration of Mass, and made us all live life in a way we never could have imagined. But FOR FYE JUNE 30, 2019 & 2020 through it all, we have persevered and been able to depend on the love of the risen Christ to bring hope in The financial statements titled year-end, increased the value of our Catholic Diocese of Columbus – liabilities. This was partially offset the midst of our struggles. Know that I pray for you Diocesan Organization, represent the by positive investment returns on our each and every day. combined financial position and ac- retirement investments. The impact tivity for the Chancery, the Catholic of these changes has been recog- As Bishop, I have a responsibility to provide all Catho- Cemeteries, the Diocesan Offices and nized as a decrease in net assets in lics in the Diocese of Columbus with an annual view of our financial position funds managed at a diocesan level the Statement of Activity. It should and activity. I am pleased to present to you the financial reports of the Diocese (i.e. Parish Aid, Self Insurance and be noted that although for financial of Columbus for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. Our independent ac- Varia Trust Funds). The information reporting purposes we reflect an counting firm has completed their procedures on our reports and have issued presented was extracted from audited overall liability for pension benefits, unmodified opinions thereon. financial statements. These state- our actuaries have confirmed that our ments do not include the financial pension fund is sound. Our financial results for the year were solid, especially given the impact of position or activity of our parishes or The second impact on Net Assets schools, or agencies that are gov- was due to a move of investment the pandemic. We were greatly benefited by the receipt of funds from the erned by their own boards, as each funds to cash to assure that we had Paycheck Protection Program, which allowed us to keep our employees on reports their financial information sufficient funds to support parishes payroll and benefits throughout the early stages of the pandemic. In addition, separately to their communities. and schools who might experience we were able to continue our work in our parishes and schools through your The financial statements for the a severe financial impact from the great generosity and support during Fiscal 2020 and into Fiscal 2021. Diocesan Organization are audited by pandemic. Thankfully, these funds the independent CPA firm of Schnei- were not required due to the receipt Although my travels have been limited by the pandemic, it has been an ongo- der Downs & Co., Inc. The audit of Paycheck Protection Program ing pleasure for me to visit our parishes, schools and many Apostolates as I was conducted according to auditing funding received by many parishes could. Each trip confirms that the Diocese of Columbus is richly blessed. standards generally accepted in the and schools. United States of America. For the The third impact was from mov- As we look to the future, we see a brighter day ahead, when we can all, once fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and ing the Bishop’s Annual Appeal June 30, 2019, the auditors provided from May to July due to COVID. again, gather to celebrate together and meet freely as family and friends. an unmodified opinion. This significantly reduced our 2020 I continue to be grateful for the generosity of all those who support the work For the fiscal year ended June 30, income from the BAA and also of the Church, and I greatly appreciate the many volunteers and committee 2020, Net Assets decreased from the reduced our pledges receivable. This members, both at the parish and diocesan levels, who assist in this work. previous fiscal year. Our financial decrease has been overcome in fiscal position and results were primarily 2021 by the success of the Appeal. With every best wish, I remain, impacted by several factors. The fourth impact was from receipt First, our liability for pension of a Paycheck Protection Loan from Sincerely yours in Christ, benefits and liability for priest the Small Business Administration. post-retirement benefits increased. In This provided funds to allow us to Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan accordance with current accounting keep all employees on payroll and Bishop of Columbus principles, we are required to mea- benefits during the final quarter of sure these liabilities using current fiscal 2020, in compliance with the economic factors although these intent of the program. liabilities will be funded and paid The final impact was from reserv- well into the future (over the next 40 ing funds under the Self Insurance years or more). The overall negative Reserve for a legal settlement that movement in the discount rate at occurred in August 2020. February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 17 CATHOLIC DIOCESECatholic OF COLUMBUS Diocese - DIOCESAN ofORGANIZATION ColumbusCATHOLIC Diocesan DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS Organization - DIOCESAN ORGANIZATION Combined Statements of Financial Position Combined Statements of Activities Combined Statements Combined Statements of Financial Position of Activities As of As of Year Ended Year Ended ASSETS 6/30/2020 6/30/2019 REVENUES: 6/30/2020 6/30/2019 Bishop's annual appeal, net $ 1,041,400 $ 5,977,333 Cash & cash equivalents $ 18,208,946 $ 15,684,989 Investment income, net 2,592,779 2,634,800 Accounts receivable, net 4,395,184 4,293,940 Realized/unrealized (loss) gain on investments 4,011,252 4,966,488 Notes receivable for sale of land 499,020 999,020 Change in fmv of beneficial interests in perpetual Pledges receivable, net 20,588 1,593,695 trusts (1,702,045) 91,574 Inventory 2,237,503 1,536,867 Operating revenue, net 4,873,209 5,884,045 Prepaid expenses 340,284 247,891 Diocesan assessment 4,452,817 4,668,628 Investments 107,114,115 109,925,470 Gain(loss) on sale of property and equipment 1,960,334 1,406,065 Loans and advances receivable, net 30,096,534 27,312,409 PPP loan forgiveness 1,705,700 - Land under sale contract 4,844,550 6,459,400 Other 197,139 47,084 Property and equipment, net 15,252,385 15,501,512 Contributions & other additions 757,717 693,118 Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts 34,947,575 38,505,320 Total Revenues, Gifts, & Grants 19,890,302 26,369,135 Total Assets $ 217,956,684 $ 222,060,513 EXPENSES: LIABILITIES Program expenses 20,007,580 20,317,309 Management and general 2,447,860 2,400,465 Accounts payable $ 1,422,493 $ 973,289 Fundraising 859,429 867,713 Agency funds 374,146 315,165 Deposits payable 75,648,286 80,223,411 Total Expenses 23,314,869 23,585,487 Accrued expenses 1,858,962 1,756,096 CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS - DIOCESAN ORGANIZATION Deferred revenue 597,465 207,242 Change in net assets prior to pension-relatedStatement of Functional changes Expenses Self-insurance reserve 3,037,100 1,964,000 other than net periodic pension cost (3,424,567) 2,783,648 Priest post-retirement benefits 16,294,970 14,110,175 Liability for pension benefits - lay 73,711,713 61,702,938 Pension-related changes other than net periodic Year Ended 6/30/2020 Mgmt & pension cost Programs General (13,004,579)Fundraising (11,785,341)Total Liability for pension benefits - priests 6,653,598 6,021,100 Compensation and benefits $ 7,981,456 $ 870,132 $ 624,301 $ 9,475,889 Direct expenses 7,282,718 376,331 57,872 7,716,921 InterestChanges In Net Assets 1,577,155 (16,429,146) - - (9,001,693) 1,577,155 Total Liabilities 179,598,733 167,273,416 Other 157,533 483,895 - 641,428 Occupancy 608,455 27,257 - 635,712 NETCost ASSETS of goods sold 753,003 - - 753,003 NET ASSETS 38,357,951 54,787,097 BeginningProfessional of services year 769,873 (16,522) 54,787,097 40,000 63,788,790 793,351 Depreciation 116,241 405,752 - 521,993 Office expenses 273,043 3,031 125,031 401,105 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $ 217,956,684 $ 222,060,513 EndInformation of year technology 6,436 $ 295,332 38,357,951 2,271$ 54,787,097 304,039 CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS - DIOCESAN ORGANIZATION Contract services 195,988 - - 195,988 Publicity 157,524 - 4,528 162,052 Statement of Functional Expenses Travel 77,785 1,113 5,185 84,083 Seminars and meetings 50,370 1,539 241 52,150 Statement of FunctionalTotal Expenses Expenses $ 20,007,580 $ 2,447,860 $ 859,429 $ 23,314,869

Year Ended 6/30/2020 Year Ended 6/30/2019 Mgmt & Mgmt & Programs General Fundraising Total Programs General Fundraising Total Compensation and benefits $ 7,981,456 $ 870,132 $ 624,301 $ 9,475,889 Compensation and benefits $ 7,829,541 $ 708,610 $ 634,816 $ 9,172,967 Direct expenses 7,282,718 376,331 57,872 7,716,921 Direct expenses 7,691,517 617,669 46,221 8,355,407 Interest 1,577,155 - - 1,577,155 Interest 1,477,595 - - 1,477,595 Other 157,533 483,895 - 641,428 Other 480,291 457,094 - 937,385 Occupancy 608,455 27,257 - 635,712 Occupancy 729,624 24,010 - 753,634 Cost of goods sold 753,003 - - 753,003 Cost of goods sold 702,290 - - 702,290 Professional services 769,873 (16,522) 40,000 793,351 Professional services 493,432 - 3,375 496,807 Depreciation 116,241 405,752 - 521,993 Depreciation 122,325 355,862 - 478,187 Office expenses 273,043 3,031 125,031 401,105 Office expenses 268,832 2,786 165,513 437,131 Information technology 6,436 295,332 2,271 304,039 Information technology 6,199 230,328 1,430 237,957 Contract services 195,988 - - 195,988 Contract services 196,350 - - 196,350 Publicity 157,524 - 4,528 162,052 Publicity 160,156 - 9,110 169,266 Travel 77,785 1,113 5,185 84,083 Travel 104,659 2,656 5,368 112,683 Seminars and meetings 50,370 1,539 241 52,150 Seminars and meetings 54,498 1,450 1,880 57,828 Total Expenses $ 20,007,580 $ 2,447,860 $ 859,429 $ 23,314,869 Total Expenses $ 20,317,309 $ 2,400,465 $ 867,713 $ 23,585,487

Year Ended 6/30/2019 Mgmt & Programs General Fundraising Total Compensation and benefits $ 7,829,541 $ 708,610 $ 634,816 $ 9,172,967 Direct expenses 7,691,517 617,669 46,221 8,355,407 Interest 1,477,595 - - 1,477,595 Other 480,291 457,094 - 937,385 Occupancy 729,624 24,010 - 753,634 Cost of goods sold 702,290 - - 702,290 Professional services 493,432 - 3,375 496,807 Depreciation 122,325 355,862 - 478,187 Office expenses 268,832 2,786 165,513 437,131 Information technology 6,199 230,328 1,430 237,957 Contract services 196,350 - - 196,350 Publicity 160,156 - 9,110 169,266 Travel 104,659 2,656 5,368 112,683 Seminars and meetings 54,498 1,450 1,880 57,828 Total Expenses $ 20,317,309 $ 2,400,465 $ 867,713 $ 23,585,487 Catholic Times 18 February 28, 2021 DIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS FINANCIAL REVIEW FYE JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019 The financial statements titled independent CPA firm of Schnei- increased by 1.1% over the prior on payroll and benefits during the Catholic Diocese of Columbus – High der Downs & Co., Inc. The review year. In several of our schools, we pandemic. Schools, represent the combined was conducted according to State- continued to see the need to balance Contributions and grants decreased financial position and activity for the ments on Standards for Accounting a necessary increase in tuition against $11.2 million, primarily as a result of Diocesan High Schools. The 2019 and Review Services issued by the what is reasonable given local eco- the end of several capital campaigns results were restated due to decom- American Institute of Certified Public nomic conditions. in late fiscal 2019. bining Cristo Rey Columbus High Accountants. During the fourth quarter of fiscal From a functional expense stand- School, as allowed under Generally For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, the High Schools received, point, the most significant change Accepted Accounting Principles. 2020, enrollment increased slightly and used, $5.7 million of funds from was in Extracurricular Activities due The financial statements for the over the prior year (approximately the Paycheck Protection Program, to many Spring activities being can- High SchoolsCATHOLIC are reviewed DIOCESE by OF the COLUMBUS 0.11%). - HIGH Overall SCHOOLS tuition income which allowedCATHOLIC us to keep DIOCESE employees OF COLUMBUS celled due - HIGH to the SCHOOLS pandemic. Combined StatementsCatholic of Financial Position Diocese of Columbus HighCombined SchoolsStatements of Activities Combined Statement of Financial Position Combined Statement of Activities As of Year Ended As of 6/30/2019 (as Year Ended 6/30/2019 (as ASSETS 6/30/2020 Restated 6/30/2020 Restated) REVENUES AND SUPPORT: Cash & cash equivalents $ 26,370,146 $ 24,126,176 Tuition $ 32,450,352 $ 32,083,965 Accounts receivable, net 1,332,061 959,135 Extracurricular activities and cafeteria 7,419,199 8,251,775 Pledges receivable, net 8,169,427 8,863,782 Contributions & grants 3,767,880 14,949,068 Prepaid expenses 46,260 30,672 State of Ohio administration cost reimbursement 1,591,165 1,753,421 Buildings, leasehold improvements & Net realized and unrealized gains (444,507) 550,002 equipment, net 43,389,400 40,844,024 Parish support 1,144,821 1,165,860 Beneficial interest in perpetual trust 33,583,317 33,696,772 Other school income 541,257 716,453 Fundraising events, net 1,032,742 1,179,918 Total Assets $ 112,890,611 $ 108,520,561 Gift and grants - Diocese 519,053 508,175 PPP loan forgivenessCATHOLIC DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS - HIGH 5,745,415 SCHOOLS - LIABILITIES Investment income, net 466,731 502,798 Interest income Statement of Functional Expenses 281,377 313,863 Accounts payable $ 1,960,024 $ 1,675,523 Accrued liabilities - operations 2,546,734 2,672,401 Total Revenues and Support 54,515,485 61,975,298 Deferred revenue 227,760 231,273 Year Ended 6/30/2020 Prepaid tuition & fees 4,102,326 5,268,651 EXPENSES: Programs Fundraising Total High School 47,721,118 48,401,292 Notes payable - related party 2,378,318 2,498,342 Salaries and benefits $ 30,191,432 $ 1,040,682 $ 31,232,114 FundraisingProfessional feessupport services - 1,293,289 42,000 1,324,333 42,000 Total Liabilities 11,215,162 12,346,190 ExtracurricularTotal Expenses activities and cafeteria 8,163,806 49,014,407 - 49,725,625 8,163,806 Depreciation and amortization 3,883,323 - 3,883,323 NET ASSETS Building,Net revenues grounds in and excesss utilities of expenses 2,758,558 5,501,078 - 12,249,673 2,758,558 Technology 693,416 - 693,416 Other 331,772 - 331,772 Total Net Assets 101,675,449 96,174,371 NET ASSETS Departmental costs 617,228 - 617,228 Beginning of year 96,174,371 83,924,698 Office supplies 541,190 210,607 751,797 Total LiabilitiesCATHOLIC & Net Assets DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS $ 112,890,611 - HIGH SCHOOLS $ 108,520,561 Interest 91,512 - 91,512 BadEnd debt of expenseyear 334,177 $ 101,675,449 $ - 96,174,371 334,177 Statement of Functional Expenses Central administrative fees 114,704 - 114,704 Statement of FunctionalTotal Expenses Expenses $ 47,721,118 $ 1,293,289 $ 49,014,407

Year Ended 6/30/2020 Year Ended 6/30/2019 Programs Fundraising Total Programs Fundraising Total Salaries and benefits $ 30,191,432 $ 1,040,682 $ 31,232,114 Salaries and benefits $ 30,389,062 $ 995,469 $ 31,384,531 Professional fees - 42,000 42,000 Professional fees - 111,548 111,548 Extracurricular activities and cafeteria 8,163,806 - 8,163,806 Extracurricular activities and cafeteria 8,814,430 - 8,814,430 Depreciation and amortization 3,883,323 - 3,883,323 Depreciation and amortization 3,520,398 - 3,520,398 Building, grounds and utilities 2,758,558 - 2,758,558 Building, grounds and utilities 3,073,888 - 3,073,888 Technology 693,416 - 693,416 Technology 834,691 - 834,691 Other 331,772 - 331,772 Other 152,529 - 152,529 Departmental costs 617,228 - 617,228 Departmental costs 588,773 - 588,773 Office supplies 541,190 210,607 751,797 Office supplies 570,422 217,316 787,738 Interest 91,512 - 91,512 Interest 121,132 - 121,132 Bad debt expense 334,177 - 334,177 Bad debt expense 219,910 - 219,910 Central administrative fees 114,704 - 114,704 Central administrative fees 116,057 - 116,057 Total Expenses $ 47,721,118 $ 1,293,289 $ 49,014,407 Total Expenses $ 48,401,292 $ 1,324,333 $ 49,725,625

Year Ended 6/30/2019 Programs Fundraising Total Salaries and benefits $ 30,389,062 $ 995,469 $ 31,384,531 Professional fees - 111,548 111,548 Extracurricular activities and cafeteria 8,814,430 - 8,814,430 Depreciation and amortization 3,520,398 - 3,520,398 Building, grounds and utilities 3,073,888 - 3,073,888 Technology 834,691 - 834,691 Other 152,529 - 152,529 Departmental costs 588,773 - 588,773 Office supplies 570,422 217,316 787,738 Interest 121,132 - 121,132 Bad debt expense 219,910 - 219,910 Central administrative fees 116,057 - 116,057 Total Expenses $ 48,401,292 $ 1,324,333 $ 49,725,625 February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 19

DIOCESAN PARISHES FINANCIAL REVIEW BISHOP, continued from Page 3 FYE JUNE 30, 2020 & 2019 23-county diocese have changed dramat- one of our key personal goals for each of ically as transportation and communica- us is to grow in discipleship, to sit at the The financial statement titled Total Parish Disbursements tion evolved. feet of the Lord, to know Him well … be Catholic Diocese of Colum- increased 0.20% year to year “I often say that we live in a diocese so on fire with that encounter with Jesus bus – Parishes, represents the mainly due to increases in depreci- that was founded on an 1868 model, built that we’re sharing His joy everywhere.” consolidation of the receipts and ation (30%) and Parish Salary and for the needs of 1868,” Bishop Brennan In the coming months as Real Pres- disbursements for the parishes and Benefits (2.5%), offset by decreas- said. “We have to be able to use and har- ence, Real Future begins to unfold, re- associated elementary schools of es in interest payments (17%), and ness some of the new resources … in a gional and parish leaders will gather to the Catholic Diocese of Columbus. Religious Education costs (7%). way that helps us to meet the needs to discuss avenues to share resources. Indi- This statement was compiled from Overall, Excess Receipts over proclaim the Gospel.” viduals also can contribute to the conver- The planning process for Real Pres- the unaudited financial reports Disbursements decreased by sation. ence, Real Future began more than a “There’s a leadership team that I need submitted by those organizations. 3.73%. year ago. Preliminary work included to rely on – people who can do a lot of For the fiscal year ended June Many of our Parishes received evaluation of statistics and projections the heavy lifting work, because it is a 30, 2020, Total Parish Receipts in- funds from the Paycheck Protec- on church attendance, school enrollment, lot of work,” Bishop Brennan said. “We creased 0.40%. Offertory declined tion Loan program that allowed evangelization efforts, vocations, priest then have a commission of about 40 peo- 1.60% compared to the prior year. them to keep employees on payroll staffing and diocesan and parish person- ple representing many different regions The decrease in Offertory was a and benefits during the final nel. and representatives of different popula- result of the pandemic in the final quarter of fiscal 2020, even with “Now we’re at a point where we need tions within the diocese in each parish. quarter of fiscal 2020. Fund Drive the overall decline in receipts over to have this conversation about who we “We’re asking for about five parish receipts decreased 23.2% due to disbursements. are, what are our core values, what are leaders to keep this work going and to our hopes, what are the needs, identify keep people informed, but also then to several significant capital cam- It should be noted that during the needs of the Church in the 21st cen- paigns ending in late 2019 or early help us when we get to the point of hav- 2020, funds raised during past tury,” Bishop Brennan said. ing regional meetings and parish meet- 2020. School Income declined Capital Campaigns were spent to The Catholic Leadership Institute, a ings. This is going to take time, so I have 1.60%, while school costs declined conduct major building repairs and nonprofit strategic planning group, is fa- to ask patience. We need to identify who 0.04%. The school income decline to construct new facilities. cilitating the diocese’s efforts to advance we are and what we believe and how we was primarily due to the impact For those interested in the finan- its mission to evangelize and use its re- want to live out our Catholic faith.” from COVID on programs like cial results for a particular parish, sources effectively, including sustaining The bishop stressed that Real Presence, pre-school and after-care. please contact that parish directly. a growing Hispanic outreach. Real Future is “not about coming up with “Our pastors have been meeting over CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS - PARISHES something and saying, ‘Here it is.’ It’s the course of the last year, and we’re more about facilitating these discussions. Catholic Diocese of Columbus Parishes forming different layers of a leadership There’s going to be a lot of talking and Combined Statements of Activities team,” Bishop Brennan said. “We’re a lot of listening. And I appreciate that Combined statements of activities looking at diocesan offices, what are the people are so good here in the diocese structures that we need and what works, and generous in sharing their hopes and what needs to change, not because of any their dreams.” Year Ended Year Ended judgment on people but what structures Especially during Lent, Bishop Bren- RECEIPTS: 6/30/2020 6/30/2019 do we need in this new millennium, how nan encourages participation in the di- Offertory $ 56,740,806 $ 57,662,222 do we best serve the needs of the parish- ocese’s 40 Days of Adoration at one of es in the proclamation of the faith. more than 50 participating parishes to Fund Drives 11,868,310 15,456,692 “The same is true in terms of how do Gifts & Bequests 5,656,092 3,413,214 pray for the success of Real Presence, we deploy priest personnel. We try to do Real Future. A prayer for the initiative Diocesan Support 3,273,554 2,904,959 the best that we can to meet needs as they Other Parish Income 10,027,208 7,549,423 will be made available. arise. But we know that we will have “I’m asking you: Would you please Religious Education Income 1,641,636 1,880,379 fewer priests just by the numbers and by make (the prayer) your own?” he said. School Income 48,198,909 48,980,181 the numbers of men in formation. I’m “Let’s pray for the Church and ask the hoping to see all that grow, but we can Total Receipts Lord to lead us and to reveal His will for 137,406,515 137,847,070 make some realistic predictions. “Our Church, we’re not museums. Our us in the way that we can be missionary Church is a living reality. Our Church is disciples on a practical level.” DISBURSEMENTS: a living organism,” he said. “How do we To learn more about Real Presence, Parish Salary & Benefits 26,198,183 25,561,188 structure ourselves so that we can have Real Future and to sign up for updates, Parish Operating Expenses 20,395,422 21,492,401 strong, vibrant communities and worship visit the realpresencerealfuture.org web- Diocesan Assessment 4,454,042 4,651,292 together and make Masses available for site. Depreciation 6,410,372 4,917,072 people at times that are convenient by The Bishop also requests that all Cath- Debt Interest Payments 494,034 592,089 working together rather than everybody olics participate in a Disciple Maker Religious Education Salary & Benefits 4,642,947 4,666,328 duplicating what the parish next door is Index survey, which is accessible until March 22 at https://www.catholiclead- Other Religious Education Costs 1,616,305 2,067,941 doing. So it’s going to take a little bit of creativity on all of our parts.” ers.org/columbusdmi. To date, there has School Salary & Benefits 48,689,166 48,233,690 been an overwhelming response from the Other School Costs 6,894,387 7,370,124 Bishop Brennan, who arrived in Co- lumbus in March 2019 after serving as faithful. an auxiliary bishop in Rockville Centre, “The questions help us to reflect on Total Disbursements 119,794,858 119,552,125 New York, envisions a Church “on mis- where am I in my relationship with the sion,” that’s “on the move,” “reaching Lord, in my practice of the faith, in my Excess Receipts over Disbursements $ 17,611,657 $ 18,294,945 out to people seeking those who are lost, relationship with the Church,” Bishop seeking those who are in need, sharing Brennan said. “Out of that, we’ll be able New Loan Funds $ 8,175,546 $ 3,686,000 the Joy of the Gospel and the Splendor to form something of a portrait of who of Truth. we are as a Church (and), as I mentioned Payments on Loans $ 5,204,391 $ 4,226,104 before, knowing the needs of the Church Major Capital Expenditures $ 25,548,791 $ 18,660,377 “Before you can be on mission, you need to be a disciple,” he said. “That’s in the 21st century.” Catholic Times 20 February 28, 2021 Architect designs with church’s ‘evolving’ needs in mind By Tim Puet Mid-Ohio Food Collective, was fo- Catholic Times Reporter CATHOLIC BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT cused on showcasing the organiza- A monthly feature highlighting Catholic business owners and entrepreneurs working to share tion’s mission. their faith in the marketplace. “Our goal in designing that building Architect Peter Krajnak says that was to understand the culture of the when he designs a new church or food bank and create the right kind of works on renovating an existing one, his calling was architecture. “The subjects I enjoyed most were math, environment for that culture to thrive,” he’s thinking beyond the immediate Krajnak said. “The design also has needs of the church’s current members. science and art,” he said. “Architec- ture is a creative balancing of techni- a built-in expandability, which was “No congregation is static,” he said. needed as the collective increased “A church always is evolving. It has cal, scientific and artistic skills. It just seemed a natural for me. The Uni- its annual food distribution from 28 a past that goes back generations and million pounds in 2009 to almost 70 sometimes centuries. It also has a versity of Cincinnati’s architectural school had the most opportunities for million pounds today. The building is future. When my architectural firm evolving as the organization evolves. designs a new church or transforms internships of any college in Ohio, so I went to UC to take advantage of its It is distributing a lot more fresh pro- an old one, we talk to the pastor and duce, and the building has been able members of the congregation so that co-op program.” One of those internships was at to adapt to that.” we can find out where they’ve been The Lifeline of Ohio building, on and who they are now, and who they Feinknopf Macioce Schappa, which was founded in 1928 and remains one Kinnear Road near Ohio State Univer- may be becoming. sity, also showcases the mission of the “We learn something from every of Columbus’ most prominent archi- tectural firms. “Andy Macioce was agency that occupies it. Lifeline pro- congregation. By understanding the motes and coordinates the donation of history of the congregation and its my mentor,” Krajnak said. “I owe a lot of my design skills to Andy by lis- human organs and tissue for transplants. members, we can integrate elements “One of the most impactful parts from their past into the design of their tening to how he led conversations in meetings and on phone calls and how Architect Peter Krajnak has designed or of that project is a memorial to or- future spaces. This challenges them to renovated about 80 churches. gan and tissue donors which includes think forward, while comforting them he did his architectural sketches.” Much of his early knowledge of a permanent display of the names of with reminders of their past.” donors who have given the gift of Krajnak and fellow architect Darryl liturgical architecture came from about the process for submitting a de- working with Macioce on a variety of sign in competition with other archi- life,” Krajnak said. “It’s a very inspir- Rogers are the principals of Rogers ing, spiritual space located in front Krajnak Architects, Inc., which they church projects. His first such project tects, he said, ‘No, I specifically want was an interior renovation of St. Mary, you to design the church.’ of the building, visible by drivers on founded in 2001. Krajnak said the two State Route 315, passers-by, organ were neighbors in Bexley for some Mother of God Church in Columbus’ “He said the bishop had instruct- German Village neighborhood in the ed him to build a large church which recipients, donor families and Life- time before realizing they both are ar- line’s staff. It’s very important that chitects. Their firm has seven employ- early 1980s with the late Msgr. Ralph could seat 1,000 people but where Huntzinger, the parish’s pastor at the everyone still would feel a personal the memorial is there, especially for ees and has been located since 2005 the staff, because it reminds them that in a former muffler shop that they ren- time. The church has been remodeled connection to the Mass. Through the several times in its 153-year history course of his studies in , Msgr. their day-to-day tasks, while stressful, ovated at 264 S. 3rd St. in downtown are saving lives.” Columbus. Krajnak previously had and had a nearly complete makeover Lane had visited several large church- in 2016 and 2017 after a lightning es that were successful in accommo- Krajnak and his wife, Ann, attend St. been with Feinknopf Macioce Schap- Catharine Church, have been married pa Architects in Columbus for 20 strike in August 2016. dating both corporate and individual Other Columbus diocesan churches connection to the liturgy. He suggested for 30 years and have three sons in their years and spent a year on the design mid-20s. He is the chairman of his par- staff at Walt Disney World. where Krajnak’s designs have been that we study them, so off we went to incorporated include Columbus St. , Austria and France, where ish’s art and environment committee, He has been involved with the de- and in his spare time, he has an architec- sign or renovation of about 80 church- Joseph Cathedral, St. Andrew, St. we spent 10 days touring 66 churches. Catharine and St. Francis of Assisi; “I took the best ideas from those tural sort of hobby – building creative es of various Christian denomina- birdhouses and giving them away. His tions, as well as with synagogues and Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare; Worth- churches and designed a church with ington St. Michael; Danville St. Luke; many unique elements which reflect- most recent birdhouse will hang above seminaries, including the Pontifical his father’s grave and features a cross College Josephinum, the Methodist and Marysville Our Lady of Lourdes. ed Msgr. Lane’s vision,” Krajnak said. Area non-Catholic churches for “Some of those elements include a made of model railroad tracks, honoring Theological School-Ohio in Delaware Gene Krajnak’s love of model railroad- and Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Co- which he has provided architectural slightly sloped floor and slightly an- services include Trinity Episcopal, gled pews to provide great sightlines ing and his lifelong faith. lumbus. He also has completed proj- Peter Krajnak has been part of the ects for mission-based clients, includ- Broad Street Presbyterian and Broad and make the worship space feel more Street United Methodist in Columbus intimate, even for people sitting in the diocesan Catholic Men’s Ministry for ing the Mid-Ohio Food Collective six years, beginning his involvement in Grove City and Lifeline of Ohio’s and the United Methodist Church of back pews; bringing significant day- the Messiah in Westerville. light into the nave (the east facade with the organization when St. Catha- building in Columbus. rine was the host parish for the dioce- Krajnak, 60, the son of Gene and “One of my most memorable com- features 3,000 feet of stained glass); missions was the design of St. Andrew grounding the sanctuary with a strong san Catholic Men’s Conference at the Donna Krajnak of Worthington, grew state fairgrounds. up as a member of Worthington St. Church,” Krajnak said. “The parish was visual and acoustical backdrop by founded in 1955, and the congregation creating a stone wall that incorpo- He is the director of this year’s con- Michael Church. His father died last ference, which will take place Satur- March, just when the effects of the had been worshiping in a ‘temporary’ rates the tabernacle and frames the location for 40 years. Msgr. Frank Lane church’s crucifix above; and warming day, Feb. 27 and will be unlike any coronavirus pandemic were starting to of the 23 conferences that preceded it be felt. The family hopes to have a cel- was the pastor there, and I knew him as the building up with a wood ceiling a longtime friend of our family. and arched beams overhead.” because it will be occurring virtually, ebration of life for him in the summer. as a result of the coronavirus pandem- Peter Krajnak is a graduate of “He told me that St. Andrew needed Krajnak’s design to transform a Columbus Bishop Watterson High to build a church, and he wanted me former mattress factory into the Mid- School, where he said he first realized to be the architect. When I asked him Ohio Foodbank, now known as the See ARCHITECT, Page 21 February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 21

Local news and events ARCHITECT, continued from Page 20 ic. More than 30 parishes in the dio- ahead with what we thought would be Father Cromly to visit Columbus cese will serve as viewing sites for the the safest plan, to make it all online. Father Nathan Cromly, CSJ, the accepted through Wednesday, March event, with additional viewing sites at That proved to be the wisest choice. founder and president of Eagle Eye 31. Bishop Robert J. Brennan will an- parishes in other Ohio dioceses. Par- “It took a lot of coordination to put Ministries in Denver, will be in Co- nounce the 2021 Catholic Man of the ticipants also can watch at home. together a video which could be dis- lumbus in March to speak at three Year on Friday, May 7. “We won’t have 3,000 people at tributed throughout the diocese and be events, each with a different focus. one place for the conference, but I’m available across the nation by Feb. 27. excited about having viewers regis- The conference video includes talks He will be at Columbus St. Catharine Msgr. Lane to conduct Church, 500 S. Gould Road, for a Date tered from beyond our diocese – from from Chris Stefanick, Devin Schadt, Night pre- St. Margaret mission 17 states including Texas, Virginia, Father Donald Calloway and Bishop sentation for Msgr. Frank Lane will conduct Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan and Robert Brennan, each of whom re- couples from a parish mission at Columbus St. California, and even from Ontario and corded their talks in different places; 6:45 to 9:30 Margaret of Cortona Church, 1600 Ireland. We anticipate having more several segments from endorsing min- p.n. Saturday, N. Hague Ave., at 7 p.m. Monday men participating in the conference istries; plus some fabulous music from March 13, through Wednesday, March 8 to 10. than ever before,” Krajnak said. The Neumann Project of Sunbury St. then will pres- He also will preach at the parish’s “Word is spreading about the quality John Neumann Church to weave all ent a talk for weekend Masses at 4 p.m. Saturday, of the conference video, a pre-record- these messages together. young adults March 6 and 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sun- ed format which will allow people to “With the efforts of a great confer- ages 16 to 35 day, March 7. have access to the messages from the ence planning team, everything worked Father Nathan Cromly from 2:30 to 4 Msgr. Lane was pastor at St. Marga- conference at any time, well after it out, and we are looking forward to the p.m. on Sunday, ret of Cortona from 2001 until his re- concludes.” chance for the men of the diocese to March 14 at Columbus Holy Fami- tirement in 2009. He has been a priest Last year’s conference took place see how the conference will reflect its ly Church, 584 W. Broad St. He will for 54 years and also was pastor of just before the pandemic halted large theme, ‘Called to Be Saints.’” return to St. Catharine Church for a several other churches in the Diocese gatherings. “When we started plan- To contact Krajnak, send an email men’s Irish breakfast, featuring a talk of Columbus. In addition, he was vice ning this year’s event, we realized message to pkrajnak@rogerskrajnak. on fatherhood, from 6:30 to 8 a.m. rector and a teacher at the Pontifical how uncertain the future was going com. Registration is still available for Tuesday, March 16. College Josephinum, taught and was to be and knew we didn’t want to be the men’s conference. The registration Father Cromly, a Toledo native, has spiritual director at the Athenaeum making plans for two possible con- fee is $10. Go to www.catholicmens- been a priest of the Brothers of St. of Ohio in Cincinnati and has been a ferences – one which would be an ministry.com to register or for more John for 13 years and has spoken in military chaplain, a college chaplain, in-person event while the other would information about the event. Columbus in several occasions, in- a writer and a translator. be online,” Krajnak said. “We went cluding at the 2016 diocesan Catholic He lives in retirement in Cincinnati, Women’s Conference. His spiritual di- where he is an adjunct faculty member rection, teaching and dynamic witness of Mount St. Mary Seminary of the West. have touched the lives of thousands of children, teens, married couples, busi- Mattingly Settlement parish ness professionals and families. to host mission The March 13 presentation will in- Father Stephen Dominic Hayes, OP, clude an appetizer, dinner, dessert and will preach a Lenten mission at Mat- wine at a cost of $75 per couple. The tingly Settlement St. Mary Church, March 16 breakfast is free. To register 6280 St. Mary Road, off Creamery for either or both events, go to www. Road near Nashport, at 7 p.m. Mon- stcatharine.com/father-nathan. day to Wednesday, March 22 to 24. Registration is required for the The mission’s theme will be “Up to March 14 program, which also is a New Jerusalem: A Lenten Journey in free, because of limited space. To the Company of Christ.” register, go to https://eagleeyeminis- Father Hayes, is an itinerant preacher tries.brushfire.com/saint-john-lead- assigned to Columbus St. Patrick . ership-network/495606. If you have questions, contact Stephanie Donley at [email protected] or St. Charles presents (614) 306-6851. . ‘Elephant’s Graveyard’ The Columbus St. Charles Prepa- Catholic Man of the Year ratory School drama department will present Elephant’s Graveyard on nominees sought Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27 The Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 28 at is accepting nominations for its 2021 3 p.m. at the Valley Dale Ballroom, diocesan Catholic Man of the Year 1590 Sunbury Road, Columbus. All award. The honor is presented to a tickets are $10 each. Reservations layman who, through his daily ac- may be placed by visiting the school’s tions, words and prayers, exemplifies home page at www.scprep.org and the “good and faithful servant.” pressing the “Buy Tickets” button. For details, nomination instructions Tickets will not be sold at the door. and the required online nomination The play is about the only known ex- form, go to www.catholicmensmin- ecution of an elephant, which took istry.com/cmlc. Nominations will be place in Tennessee in 1916. Catholic Times 22 February 28, 2021

Second Sunday of Lent Year B THE WEEKDAY BIBLE READINGS 3/1-3/6 FRIDAY WEDNESDAY Genesis 37:3-4, Deuteronomy 4:1,5-9 Transfiguration offers humanity MONDAY 12-13a,17b-28a Psalm 147:12-13, Deuteronomy 9:4b-10 Psalm 105:16-21 15-16,19-20, hope for eternal glory Psalm 79:8-9,11,13 Matthew 21:33-43,45-46 Matthew 5:17-19 Luke 6:36-38 SATURDAY THURSDAY Genesis 22:1–2, 9a, 10–13, 15–18 Micah 7:14-15,18-20 Jeremiah 7:23-28 Psalm 116:10, 15, 16–17, 18–19 SCRIPTURE READINGS TUESDAY Psalm 103:1-4,9-12 Psalm 95:1-2,6-9 Isaiah 1:10,16-20 Luke 15:1-3,11-32 Luke 11:14-23 Romans 8:31b–34 Father Timothy Hayes Psalm 50:8-9, Mark 9:2–10 Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor 16bc-17,21,23 3/8-3/13 of Chillicothe St. Mary and St. Pe- Matthew 23:1-12 FRIDAY The Second Sunday of Lent brings ter; and Waverly, St. Mary, Queen MONDAY Hosea 14:2-10 us to the Transfiguration of Jesus, of the Missions. WEDNESDAY 2 Kings 5:1-15b Psalm 81:6c-11b,14,17 Jeremiah 18:18-20 Psalm 42:2-3;43:3-4 Mark 12:28-34 which shows that God’s glory can be Psalm 31:5-6,14-16 Luke 4:24-30 seen in our flesh. This offers us hope, You glow with the light of Christ. You Matthew 20:17-28 are destined to possess a glorified hu- SATURDAY revealing the ultimate outcome of the THURSDAY TUESDAY Hosea 6:1-6 struggles we face. God’s gift to the man nature for all eternity. Allow this Jeremiah 17:5-10 Deuteronomy 3:25,34-43 Psalm 51:3-4,18-21b awareness to influence how you see Psalm 1:1-4,6 Psalm 25:4-5b,6,7bc,8-9 Luke 18:9-14 human race is a share in His glory. Luke 16:19-31 Matthew 18:21-35 God’s vision for humanity is seen yourself and others. See everyone in in the glowing body of Jesus. We a new light. may not have seen what the disci- C.S. Lewis speaks of “the weight DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND TELEVISION ples saw on Mount Tabor, but the of glory” – the fact that we are eternal vision is readily available for us to beings awaiting an encounter with our MASS SCHEDULE: WEEKS OF FEB. 28 & MARCH 7, 2021 see. Can you remember glowing fac- creator, seeking His favor and praise, SUNDAY MASS and midnight). from Columbus St. Joseph weighs heavily on us. How we relate to 10:30 a.m. Mass from Mass from the Archdiocese of Cathedral on St. Gabriel es you have seen on human beings? Columbus St. Joseph Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION Radio (AM 820), Columbus, Nowadays, you need to look beyond one another should be influenced by the Cathedral on St. Gabriel Radio TV (AT&T U-verse Channel and at www.stgabrielradio. the pandemic mask. But you can call fact of eternity more than time itself. (AM 820), Columbus, and 195, Dish Network Channel com and diocesan website, to mind moments where glory has Abraham had to give up his hold on at www.stgabrielradio.com 250, or DirecTV Channel 305). www.columbuscatholic.org. shown through. his future through the binding of his and diocesan website, www. (Saturdays on radio only), son Isaac for sacrifice. After this mo- columbuscatholic.org. Mass from Massillon St. Mary Picture the delight of a mother or Church at 10:30 a.m. on WILB Videos of Masses are available father at the birth and baptism of their ment, we see Abraham walking more 10:30 a.m. Mass from radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 at any time on the internet newborn child. What about a child in faith. He began to trust in God’s Portsmouth St. Mary Church and 89.5), Canton, heard in at these and many other who has just received a sacrament? power to accomplish His purposes. on St. Gabriel Radio (FM 88.3), Tuscarawas, Holmes, and parish websites: Mattingly Abraham is called to live as a wit- Portsmouth. Coshocton counties. Settlement St. Mary (www. Think of the First Communion class stannstmary,org); Columbus St. or the newly confirmed. ness of God in a society that does not Mass with the Passionist DAILY MASS Patrick (www.stpatrickcolumbus. Consider the neophytes – those re- understand. He is obedient, and he is Fathers at 7:30 a.m. on 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels org); Delaware St. Mary ceived into the Church at the Easter rewarded with the promise of a bless- WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel in Birmingham, Ala. (www.delawarestmary,org); Vigil – or one who has returned to ing and descendants who accomplish 53, Columbus and 10:30 (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and Sunbury St. John Neumann what they set out to do and share the a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Channel midnight). See EWTN above; (www.saintjohnsunbury.org); confession and active practice of the 18, Zanesville. Mass from St. and on I-Lifetv (Channel 113 and Columbus Immaculate Catholic faith after a long time away. blessing with all the nations. We are Francis de Sales Seminary, , Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Conception (www.iccols.org). Remember a bride and her groom on Abraham’s children in faith. We are Milwaukee, at 10 a.m. on Murray City, Washington C.H.; Check your parish website tfor their wedding day, a newly professed among the nations who receive the WWHO-TV. Check local cable Channel 125, Marion, Newark, additional information. blessing. Paul writes to the Romans – system for cable channel listing. Newcomerstown and New religious sister or brother or a newly Philadelphia; Channel 207, We pray Weeks II and III, ordained deacon or priest. a community of Christians he has not Mass from Our Lady of the Zanesville); 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Seasonal Proper, Liturgy of the What are some other moments of yet met but among whom he will ex- Angels Monastery, Birmingham, Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and Hours. glowing that you have seen? Think of perience his own martyrdom – of his Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN at www.stgabrielradio.com. confidence in the blessing that is ours (Spectrum Channel 385, Insight someone you know who has bright- Channel 382, or WOW Channel 12:05 p.m. weekdays, ened up before your eyes. Now, allow 378). (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., 8 a.m. Saturdays, Mass that to influence how you see yourself. See TRANSFIGURATION, Page 23 Third Sunday of Lent Year B Following God’s laws draws us closer to Him Exodus 20:1–17 that is, “the Ten Commandments,” are ments and all that they imply are God’s culture, and you will get a laugh. Many Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11 held out as summarizing the full real- invitation to a real relationship. Church teachings are dismissed as not 1 Corinthians 1:22–25 ity of God’s command. When a heart Jesus Christ knows human nature. worthy of our attention. John 2:13–25 is ready to respond to the call of liv- He did not need anyone to testify about Here is the simple truth: What the ing the law of the Lord, zeal for God’s it. He understood it well. Although He Catholic Church has to say about the “The law of the Lord is perfect, re- house is the result. did not trust Himself to any particular law of God is true. We ignore these freshing the soul; the decree of the In our time, we tend not to see the law individuals, as the Gospel tells us, He words to our own peril, both in time Lord is trustworthy, giving wisdom to as freeing us but rather as a constric- did entrust Himself to us all together as and in eternity. God alone has the the simple.” tion on our freedom. However, when the Church. words of everlasting life. In the Scriptures, “the law of the we rebel against the “words of God,” The Catholic Church is often held up Jesus cleanses the temple. His dis- Lord” is a collective term for all the we miss the wisdom that is written into for ridicule. How easy it is to let this ciples remember Scripture: “Zeal for “words” of God given in the Book of them. We miss the promise of life that point be missed in all that is being said. your house will consume me.” Jesus the Law, the Torah, the first five books endures: “Lord, you have the words of Mention any particular teaching of the of the Bible. In particular, “Ten Words,” everlasting life.” The Ten Command- Church that is at odds with the current See GOD’S LAWS, Page 23 February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 23

CATHOLIC WORD SEARCH TRANSFIGURATION, continued from Page 22 L TNE moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www in Christ. God is for us. Peter, James That journey is our journey. God is for TELB UECNEN ITSBA and John get a glimpse of the glory that us! It is good that we are here! is in the very humanity of Jesus. They Now we are in the midst of our YRSHVYYNLKETNVV do not understand, but they see it as journey through Lent, heading toward fulfillment of the blessings promised. Easter. The journey is not an easy one, AAAAS EHSAG GWOUT Moses and Elijah, bearers of the especially with the pandemic. But promise, come to see its fulfillment as God is faithful. He has a plan for us. TTFDCHSIGYZ AIBD they remind Jesus that His journey is We are called to follow. the journey of His people. Their wit- This journey includes the cross. OEM KURTOAPSLSNF ness sustains Jesus and His disciples This is the sign that we are on the through the scandal of the cross. right path. It is worth the effort. The NAVOETIDRXFPROX The Father looks at Jesus in His hu- Resurrection and eternal glory await man nature and says, “This is my be- us. The promise of glory will sustain ELBIRE SFSXABESL loved Son. Listen to him.” The Trans- us in the years ahead. Through the figuration anticipates the journey He grace of God, let us “walk before the M TULO EWP ILQYVA I will take through the Paschal mystery. Lord in the land of the living.”

EUUTNLKYMCQUNEV GOD’S LAWS, continued from Page 22 N DODUOE SLYEKOSF delivers a promise: “Destroy this tem- as He is. The change of mind and heart ple and in three days I will raise it up.” that is necessary will not come about if TJEITWUTBOYXCZL He was speaking of the temple of His we dispense ourselves from following Body. The Church teaches us that we the law of God. PWB KONSAEXHGPOM are the body of Christ. Rather, we must love the words of As members of Christ, we are called God that reveal His design in our per- RRLWD PSYA DIRFIW to follow the teachings of Scripture. sons and in our world. And we must We are to listen with an open heart and choose to stand with the Church, with FGXAKFASTYPWANR mind to the teachings of the Church. Christ and with His Father, because Through the Church, we hear the voice from them alone we hear the words of YXYDPGSYADYTROF of Christ, Who is consumed with zeal everlasting life. for His Father’s house. God wants to find room in us, but we ECNENITSBA SYADYTROF ESOR It is true that our Church and our are not open because we do not have lives as His disciples need purification. zeal for His house the way Jesus does. SEHSA SYADIRF ECIFIRCAS That is the meaning of this Lenten sea- We are capable of so much more. God TNEMENOTA KEEWYLOH NOSAES son. We acknowledge our sin and ad- has something for each of us to do. His NOISREVNOC ERATEAL TELOIV mit our need for ongoing conversion. commandments are the instructions Jesus’ cleansing of the temple is a re- that tell us how we can accomplish a TSAF YADNUSMLAP YADSENDEW minder of the need to purify our hearts living relationship with Him. to be free to be in a real relationship What do you have zeal for? What is tru- with God and one another. ly your passion? What do you long for? If ST. MARY MAGDALENE We can make excuses for anything we draw close to Jesus, He will share with CHURCH BOOK we do. But God has revealed to us us His zeal that we become a clean house clearly that He wants us to take Him where He can enter and feel at home. & MEDIA SALE! Sunday, March 7th from 8-2 FISH FRY 473 S. Roys Ave., Columbus, 43204 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 54TH ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER St. Joan of Arc - Powell St. Anthony Parish Books, Games, Puzzles, DVDs, Vinyl FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 19-MARCH 26 Sunday, March 21, 2021 Records, CDs, Framed Art, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm lots of misc. 5-7 PM Fish Fry to Go dinners will be available by preorder, pre-pay only. NO onsite dining. ~ DRIVE-THRU ONLY ~ Westgate area, near Hague Ave. & In loving memory of Monsignor Romano Ciotola Visit www.BestFishFry.com It has been 2 years since you went to Heaven on 1300 Urban Drive, Columbus, Ohio Sullivant Ave. for menu and pricing. Enter rear parking lot off Atwater Drive Face Masks Required! Feb. 17, 2019. You are always in our hearts. Love, The Ciotola Family Celebrating our 25th year

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Zimmer A private family service, followed by turning to Columbus, where he volun- CARNES, Ann M. (Linerode), 68, Feb. 10 O’BRIEN, Thaddeus J., 89, Feb. 12 a memorial service at a later date, will teered as a wrestling coach at DeSales St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, Pickerington Christ the King Church, Columbus be conducted for Mark J. Zimmer, 59, and worked for Continental Office Inc. CARRELL, William, 93, Feb. 17 OWENS, Dorothy (Zacavish), 89, Feb. 13 of Delaware, who died Tuesday, Feb. as director of sales in flooring. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville Sacred Heart Church, Coshocton 16. He had been diagnosed with amyo- He was a member of Columbus St. trophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2018. John the Baptist Church and The Abru- COAKWELL, Richard S., 84, Feb. 10 PARKER, David, 58, Feb. 5 He was born on July 21, 1961 in zzi Club of Columbus. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville St. Timothy Church, Columbus Columbus to Harold and Yancey Ann Following his ALS diagnosis, he told (Roberts) Zimmer and graduated from The Catholic Times in a 2019 interview, CONNOR, Lois J. (Madigan), 77, Jan. 30 PARKHILL, Barbara J. (Wieber), 73, Columbus St. Francis DeSales High “If (God) wants me to be an example of St. Thomas More Newman Center, Feb. 8 School in 1979, the year he became strength, that’s great. If he wants me to Columbus St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark Ohio’s first four-time high school state be an example of humility, that’s great. wrestling champion. If he wants me to be an example of sin- CONNOR, Patrick J., 78, Jan. 29 RAINER, Lynette C., 75, Feb. 9 St. Thomas More Newman Center, Holy Rosary-St. John Church, Columbus He was a two-time NCAA All-Amer- cerity, that’s great. If he wants me to be Columbus ican at the universities of Wisconsin and an example of courage, that’s great. RUMORA, Velma T. (Jovanovich), 93, Oklahoma, finishing eighth in the 1980 “Faith, hope and love, that’s what I DINE, Shirley J. (Hegemier), 71, Feb. 11 Jan. 29 NCAA championships as a freshman at have. Nobody can take that away. With- St. Brendan Church, Hilliard St. Anthony Church, Columbus Wisconsin and seventh in 1984 at Okla- out Him, you’re nothing. These bodies homa. Injuries limited him for much of are going to fail us all.” ELLIOTT, Joyce C., 59, Feb. 4 RYBSKI, Mary C., 93, Feb. 13 his college career. He is survived by his wife, Bren- St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Columbus Church of the Resurrection, New Albany He received a Bachelor’s degree in da (Cole); a daughter, Lauren; three political science at Oklahoma in 1985 brothers, Patrick (Kimberly), Michael FEDERER, Mark A., 65, Jan. 29 SCHEIDER, Maxine, 77, Feb. 16 and remained there for several years as (Meta) and John; and one sister, Chris- Holy Cross Church, Columbus Immaculate Conception Church, Columbus an assistant wrestling coach before re- tine (Patrick) McCarthy. HEMPLEMAN, Brady M., 12, Feb. 4 SCHOLL, Ruth (Mahley), 93, Feb. 16 St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark Corpus Christi Church, Columbus Sister Maria DeMonte, OP JEFFERS, Joan F. (Merryman), 86, Feb. 16 SMITH, Dana R. (Skinner), 63, Jan. 28 Funeral Mass for Sister Maria received a certificate in religious edu- St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark St. Brigid of Kildare Church, Dublin DeMonte, OP, 91, who died Monday, cation leadership from Siena College in Feb. 8 at the Mohun Health Care Center Loudonville, New York. LESTER, Mary J. (Noone), 87, Feb. 6 VAN DE WEGHE, Raymond F., 86, Feb. 15 in Columbus, was celebrated Saturday, She joined the congregation of the St. Andrew Church, Columbus St. Andrew Church, Columbus Feb. 20 at the Motherhouse of the Do- Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine de’ minican sisters of Peace. Burial was at Ricci (now part of the Dominican Sis- MARIETTI, Clorinda B. (Corrado), 84, YOUNG, Philip R., 72, Feb. 4 Dec. 10 St. Francis De Sales Church, Newark St. Joseph Cemetery, Columbus. ters of Peace) in 1951 and professed her St. Michael Church, Worthington She was born Stella DeMonte on vows on Feb. 13, 1954. Sept, 28, 1929 in Martins Creek, Penn- She served for 65 years as a religious sylvania, to Antonio and Giovinna educator, retreat house staff member (Coccia) DeMonte. and spiritual director in Pennsylvania, She received a Bachelor of Arts de- New York and Michigan before enter- gree in religious education in 1972 from ing a ministry of prayer and presence at Our Family Serving Yours... the College of St. Rose in Albany, New the Mohun center in 2019. York; a Master of Arts degree in pasto- She was preceded in death by her par- Now for 5 Generations, ral counseling in 1980 from St. Joseph’s ents; a brother, Natale; and sisters, Ilda Over 150 Years College in Hartford, Connecticut; and a DiFelice, Wilamina, Lena, Mary, and Master of Divinity degree in 1993 from Dura Lushis. She is survived by nieces Immaculate Conception Seminary in and nephews. Our family of Funeral Directors South Orange, New Jersey. She also has expanded to include Bob Ryan’s son, Kevin. Kevin’s great-great-grandfather Mary E. Rockwell Patrick Egan established Funeral Mass for Mary E. Rock- Medical Service Board. With the New- the company in 1859. well, 93, who died Friday, Feb. 5, was man Center, she visited hospitals as an Our commitment to celebrated Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the extraordinary minister of the Eucha- Central Ohio families Columbus St. Thomas More Newman rist and worked with the Food for the has never changed. L-R Funeral Directors, Kevin, Andy & Bob Ryan Center. Homeless ministry. with spouses, Gini, Khristy & Mary Ginn Ryan She was born Feb. 23, 1927 in Cincin- She was preceded in death by her nati to Frank W. Bland and Hildegarde parents; husband, Thomas; daughter, Ronnebaum and grew up in Millbrae, Ann Marie; and brothers, John Bland Personal, dignified, quality services at a reasonable cost California, earning an Associate’s degree and Frank Bland. Survivors include from San Mateo Junior College in 1947. sons, Matthew, Thomas (Jacqueline), NEW Northwest Central She was a teacher for several years Paul (Kendra), Christopher (Sharon), 4661 Kenny Rd. 403 E. Broad St. at Worthington St. Michael School and and Daniel (Mary); daughter, Patricia was a member of the Ohio State Uni- (Charles); 13 grandchildren; and nine 614.451.5900 614.221.6665 versity Women’s Club and the OSU great-grandchildren. February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 25 Amid pandemic, Catholic Social Services aids isolated seniors During the pandemic, many people discontinued his dialysis and died • Foster Grandparent through which senior students in high are experiencing loneliness and isola- shortly thereafter. • Money Management school will be teaching CSS senior cli- tion, especially senior citizens, who • It’s Rhonda, who shares that most • Payee Program ents about technology – seniors help- are highly vulnerable to COVID-19. days she no longer bothers to get her • Senior Companion ing seniors! In this time of increased With many senior centers closed mail, to get out of her pajamas, or • Services Coordination reliance on interactive platforms such and organized outings cancelled, se- even bathe. “What’s the point?” she • Supportive Services as Facebook and Zoom, the CSS pro- niors can be left without their friends, asks as she spends a 10th consecutive • Transportation Services gram can ensure that age does not family or each other. It seems as if day in bed. These programs have long provid- prohibit anyone from experiencing their usual social supports vanished • It’s Robert, whose depression is ed a local safety net for low-income the connective benefits of technology. overnight, and what remains is a sense leading to increasing cognitive de- seniors, but the current moment calls Through these efforts, CSS’ senior of being alone. cline overall as he struggles to re- for CSS to go above and beyond in as- clients know they can rely on visits While social distancing is protecting member things as simple as his grand- sisting these clients who are suffering. from CSS staff and volunteers to help seniors from catching the COVID-19 daughter’s name or what he ate for Throughout the pandemic, CSS has them cope with isolation. They don’t virus, it’s difficult to protect them dinner last night. adapted its processes and protocols to just have a safety net; they have a from isolation and loneliness. Isola- • It’s Sandy, who had just been ensure the safest interactions and de- friend in CSS. tion threatens their physical, mental prescribed a new medication by her livery of service. CSS has formalized Today, with COVID vaccines be- and emotional well-being. It’s dra- doctor when the pandemic broke out, COVID-specific safety procedures ginning to be administered, in time matically impacting their quality of and the new medication – a diuretic and published them on its website to social gatherings will return. Bingo life, and its dangerous effects – which – was having an immediate effect on reassure clients and their families that games, outings to the mall, visits from can easily snowball – should not be her. She’d run out of toilet paper, and their safety is top of mind. family and more wait on the horizon. underestimated. when she was got to the store, there Every day, CSS social workers are Usual activities might soon resume was none left. She didn’t feel well. calling senior clients, providing con- and the social structure that helps Heartbreaking effects of COVID She was scared to be in a public place versation while checking on overall keep us healthy and content late into As longtime experts in senior care where she could be exposed to the vi- health and spirits. They are making life will return. and living, Catholic Social Services rus, and she didn’t have the stamina additional boxed food and medicine Until then, CSS staff members want (CSS) offers Senior Services – a suite to visit multiple stores. She hurried deliveries. They are meeting seniors vulnerable seniors to know they are in of seven programs – designed to help home, forced to make do for days in their driveways to provide social- their hearts and on their minds. They seniors stay as independent as pos- with what she could consider “toilet ly-distanced visits that offer human want to confirm – in ways both tangi- sible, for as long as possible, so that paper.” interaction, care and compassion. ble and spiritual – to each of the vul- they might age with grace and com- These situations are what CSS staff In addition, CSS is starting a nerable seniors that CSS serves: You fort. CSS services range from mon- members are routinely seeing as the new partnership with local schools, are not forgotten, abandoned or alone. ey management to companionship to pandemic’s impact continues to play transportation assistance. Together, out. Most of the impoverished seniors the programs provide seniors with CSS serves already live a life in del- connection to critical resources and to icate balance, but the pandemic has others. forced many of these vulnerable in- But the usual CSS work with se- dividuals into situations that compro- niors has been disrupted and made mise their health, finances, wellness WE’RE HIRING! more difficult because of the pan- and quality of life. demic. Every day, CSS is seeing the What is always challenging in nor- heartbreaking effects of COVID on mal circumstances becomes a dire sit- Development Associate seniors. 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PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed Mother of the Son ofGod, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity. Oh, star of the sea, help me and show me herein, you are my Heaven and Earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your powers. Oh, show me herein you are my Mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us, who have recourse to thee. (Repeat three times) Oh, Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hand. (Repeat three times) Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the divine gift to forgive 1945 - 2020 Empowering CHANGE. Transforming LIVES. and forget all evil against me, and in all instances in my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days, after three days, the request will be granted. GW Catholic Times 26 February 28, 2021 Foundation grant aids sisters with discernment process The Dominican Sisters of Peace are zations and ministries, the Domini- vowed Catholic sisters who strive to can sisters have faced challenges be- live a life of peacemaking. They share cause of the pandemic. Their priority this commitment with Dominican as- has been staying connected with the sociates who are laywomen and -men women who are in discernment. To dedicated to a Dominican way of life, help them achieve that goal, the Cath- which is predicated on prayer, com- olic Foundation provided the Domin- munity, ministry and study. ican Sisters of Peace with a grant to Together, the Dominican sisters purchase technology, including a vid- and associates follow the Gospel and eo camera, television, microphone the traditions of the Church to build and tripod. a more peaceful world through their Sister Bea Tiboldi, OP, a vocations ministries, prayer and way of life. minister, said, “Just one example of Helping those discerning God’s call how we were able to use the grant was to the religious life is one of the most for what we call an Immersion Week, important ministries for the sisters. which is a concentrated time to focus They established a House of Welcome on the questions women have about Continue Your Faith Journey in 2013 in New Haven, Connecticut to becoming a Dominican and includes Discover Central Ohio’s Catholic university! host women who have begun the dis- time for service and prayer. • 39 high-demand majors cernment process with the Dominican “It’s usually a hands-on opportuni- • Early acceptance into medical and graduate school Sisters of Peace and have been invited ty to see what the sisters do. 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CMM_CatholicTimes_QtrPg-March7th Monday, February 22, 2021 10:13:47 AM February 28, 2021 Catholic Times 27 Diocesan parishes list Eucharistic Adoration times during Lent The following is an updated list of with confession available and Divine Wednesdays, from end of 9 a.m. Mass the Sacrament of Reconciliation, con- parishes in the diocese where Eucha- Mercy Chaplet. to Benediction at 1 p.m.; First Satur- cluding with Benediction. ristic Adoration is taking place, as sup- Columbus St. Elizabeth – Tues- days, from end of 9 a.m. Mass to Ben- Newark Blessed Sacrament – plied to The Catholic Times. days, 5 to 6 p.m. ediction at 10:30 a.m. Mondays, noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Bremen St. Mary – First Thurs- Columbus St. James the Less – Lancaster St. Bernadette – 5 to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 11 days, 9 to 10 a.m. First Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 7 p.m. p.m. Bridgettine Sisters (Order of the (English); second Tuesdays, 7 to 8 Thursdays to 8 a.m. Fridays. Powell St. Joan of Arc – 9 a.m. Most Holy Savior of St. Bridget of p.m. (Spanish). Lancaster St. Mark – Mondays, Mondays to 8 a.m. Saturdays in chap- Sweden) convent, 40 N. Grubb St., Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral – 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, 8:30 el. For information on accessibility Columbus – Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 9 Wednesdays, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. a.m. to 11 p.m. when chapel is not open, call or email p.m. Columbus St. Margaret of Cor- Lancaster St. Mary – Thursdays, Anne at (319) 321-3966 or adora- Buckeye Lake Our Lady of Mount tona – Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon; March 25 and April 29, from end of 9 [email protected]. Sign up Carmel – Sundays of Lent, 9:15 to 10:15 church open until 8 p.m. No daytime a.m. Mass to Benediction at 1:45 p.m. at stjoanofarc.weadorehim.com. a.m., concluding with Benediction. adoration on Holy Thursday. April 1, St. Mary School students will be pres- Reynoldsburg St. Pius X – Columbus Holy Family – 1 p.m. but church will be open for adoration ent for Benediction. Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., with Thursdays to noon Fridays; First Fridays, from end of 7 p.m. Mass to 11 p.m. London St. Patrick – Thursdays, Holy Hour from noon to 1 p.m. 8 p.m. Fridays to 8:45 a.m. Saturdays. Columbus St. Patrick – Fridays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; First Fridays, 3 to Sugar Grove St. Joseph – Thurs- Columbus Holy Name – 4:30 p.m. 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.; third and fourth Fri- 5:15 p.m., ending with Benediction. days, after noon Mass to 1:30 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Saturday every week, days, 8 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday Mattingly Settlement St. Mary – Sunbury St. John Neumann – 1 Columbus Our Lady of Victory – (church locked; call church office at First Fridays, 6 to 7 p.m. p.m. Tuesdays to 4 p.m. Fridays in Weekly Holy Hour days and times vary. (614) 224-9522 for access information). New Albany Church of the Res- chapel, which is locked from 9 p.m. Schedule is available in the parish bulle- Columbus St. Peter – Tuesdays, urrection – Sundays, March 21, April to 9 a.m. daily. To visit during those tin at https://ourladyofvictory.cc. 6 to 7 p.m.; First Saturdays, follow- 11, May 23, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, hours, contact Amy Davis at amym- Columbus St. Agatha – Wednes- ing 9 a.m. Mass for one hour, both in Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19, [email protected]. days, end of 9 a.m. Mass to 11 a.m.; church; Mondays through Fridays, 9 following the 11 a.m. Mass until Ben- Zanesville St. Thomas Aquinas – Thursdays, 4 to 8 p.m., ending with a.m. to 4 p.m. in Adoration Chapel. ediction at 3:45 p.m.; fourth Fridays, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Delaware St. Mary – Thursdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Blessed Sacrament in a repository in Columbus St. Catharine – Thurs- after 5:30 p.m. Mass to 8 p.m.; Fri- New Lexington St. Rose – Wednes- Father Jan Sullivan’s office window, days, 7 to 8 p.m. days, after 9 a.m. Mass to noon. days, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., concluding allowing adorers to park or stand in Columbus St. Cecilia – First Fri- Gahanna St. Matthew – Mondays with Benediction. front of the building. Church is under- days, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Lenten and Wednesdays, 3 to 9 p.m. in main New Philadelphia Sacred Heart going repair. Wednesdays, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.; 40 church. Adoration chapel remains – Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Holy Zoar Holy Trinity – Wednesdays, Hours of Devotion, 8 p.m. Thurs- closed. Hour with Eucharistic Adoration and 7 to 8 p.m. day, March 18 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Heath St. Leonard – First Fridays, March 20. after 9 a.m. Communion service to Columbus St. Christopher – Mon- Benediction at 2:30 p.m. days through Fridays, 3 to 4 p.m., Kenton Immaculate Conception –

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