DAKOTA CATHOLIC ACTION Volume 72, Number 11 The Catholic Voice for the Diocese of Bismarck December 2013

INDEX From the ’s Desk...... 2 Obituary...... 3 THIRST 2013...... 7-11 Balancing Church and State...... 14 Making Sense out of Bioethics...... 15 Calendar of Events...... 15

Dolan, left, commended the people of western N.D. for “taking church participation seriously” and not being “afraid to bring that faith to witness in the public square.” He is pictured with Bismarck Bishop , center, and President Msgr. James Shea. (Photo by Jerald Anderson, University of Mary) 7,000 gather to greet

After the birth of her first child, Fulwiler, above, realized Cardinal Dolan in Bismarck there were “some real problems with atheism.” (Photo by Matthew Kurtz) Dolan: Soul, mind and heart necessary to pass on our faith By Matthew Kurtz him, did it?” A packed main arena of the Bismarck Civic Benedict XVI is an example of the mind From atheism Center filled with applause on Saturday, Oct. 26 needed by the Church, since he “taught us so as Cardinal Timothy Dolan walked down the beautifully in such clear, crisp, cogent language to Catholicism center aisle to deliver his keynote address at the that reason and faith are not enemies, but Mother of six shares powerful THIRST 2013 Eucharistic Conference. pretty darn good friends,” Dolan said. conversion story at THIRST Dolan, the current of New York He “revived the intellectual wattage” of the and former president of the Con- Church, Dolan argued, which, in turn, empha- By Roxane B. Salonen ference of Catholic , used his trademark sizes to the secular culture that “the Church is When she was in elementary school, wit and humor during his presentation, which in the business of saying yes to everything that Jennifer Fulwiler played a little prank by included a ceremony to award him an honorary is good and noble and decent and uplifting and moving all the Bibles in the library to the degree from the University of Mary. liberating in the human spirit. The only time fiction section. “You know what we call this in New York? that the Church says no is to another no: some- “I thought that was the most edgy, athe- A three-collection crowd!” Dolan joked as the thing that negates human dignity.” ist joke the fourth grade had ever seen,” crowd of approximately 7,000 burst into laugh- Drawing on his personal experiences with Fulwiler told those gathered in the Civic ter. Francis (since he was a part of the con- Center arena recently for THIRST 2013. His keynote address, titled “Go Teach All clave that elected him), Dolan said “we have a Having grown up without belief, but Nations: Passing the Treasure of Faith on to the pope with a heart like the most Sacred Heart with a father who encouraged her to “al- Next Generation,” proposed that in order to of Jesus…who has radar for those at the side of ways seek truth and question assumptions,” ensure the viability of the Catholic faith for the the road.” Fulwiler felt herself thriving in the atheistic future, all people need to strive to use their soul, Near the end of his address, the Cardinal culture at the University of Texas, Austin, mind and heart. commended the people of western N.D. for where she attended college. Dolan drew on the lives of the three most their visible soul, mind and heart. “We liked to think tough thoughts that recent of the to demon- “In this Diocese of Bismarck you’ve got the Christians supposedly weren’t think- strate how they embodied these three necessary families who take Sunday Mass and church par- ing,” she said, “but I began noticing some attributes. Blessed John Paul II (who served as ticipation seriously, who raise their children in problems would come up that we couldn’t pope from 1978-2005) demonstrates the soul, the faith and are not afraid to bring that faith to answer. For example, how do we know that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (2005-Feb. 2013) witness in the public square. That’s the primacy being a good person is the right thing to embodies the mind, and (March of the soul, Bismarck…and you have got it in do?” 2013-present) exemplifies the heart, Dolan spades. Deducing a moral code was a recurring argued. “What about the [mind]? From what I’ve conundrum among atheists, she said. Blessed John Paul II, who will be canonized learned about the University of Mary and from Then she met her husband, Joe, a non- a saint on April 27, 2014, “lost everything of what I saw firsthand last night, you’ve got a practicing Christian who, with several earthly value,” Dolan mentioned. His mother, place where God’s glory is certainly evident degrees from Ivy League schools, chal- father and siblings all died relatively early in because those students and that faculty are fully lenged her notion that Christianity and his life. Yet, his heart rested in God. After being alive. intelligence don’t mesh. elected pope, his first message to the Church “What about the heart? I don’t care what the Through him, Fulwiler opened to the was “do not be afraid,” which demonstrated his New York Times says. You have given a sterling possibility of the supernatural, but it took “confidence and intestinal fortitude that came light to the world in the tenderness of the heart the birth of their first son a year after their from the soul,” said Dolan. that you have for the least among us, namely “He allowed us to watch him die,” Dolan ex- the baby in the womb. North Dakota, thank Continued on Page 3 plained. “The slow Parkinson’s eventually froze you for your heart, which breaks for the fragile him and paralyzed him…and it didn’t stop heartbeat of the baby in the womb.”  • Dakota Catholic Action December 2013

BISHOP’S SCHEDULE From The Bishop’s Desk Bishop David D. Kagan, D.D., P.A., J.C.L. DECEMBER 2013 Dec. 1 • Confirmation, Church of St. Mary, Advent: Preparing for Bismarck, 2 p.m. Dec. 8 • Confirmation at Church of eternity and walking St. Agnes, Kenmare; includes with the saints St. Anthony, Donnybrook, 11 a.m. Dec. 11 • Presbyteral Council Meeting, ith the celebration of the first the birth of our Lord Jesus, but please do not Center for Pastoral Ministry, Sunday of Advent, we Catholics allow them to overshadow your Advent season Bismarck, 10 a.m. celebrate the beginning of our of spiritual and temporal preparation for His new year of grace and favor from birth. Please make an effort to pray each day of Dec. 12 • Light of Christ Catholic Schools Wthe Lord—and we do so by spending the first Advent. If you can, go to Mass more often dur- Board meeting, Center for Pastoral four weeks doing two things. These two things ing the week, set aside some of the money you Ministry, Bismarck, 1:15 p.m. are meant to help us refocus our lives of faith intend to spend on other things and donate it on just one thing: our eternal destiny. to the poor of your parish and community, and Dec. 13 • Home on the Range Board The first thing we do in the Advent season is make a good and complete confession of sins. meeting, Center for Pastoral to better prepare ourselves for eternity, which This will unite the two things we Catholics do Ministry, Bismarck, 12 p.m. we do with the help of sacred Scripture and during Advent as I noted above. the selected Mass prayers. We are reminded in Spending our Advent in this way will prepare Dec. 18 • 50th Anniversary of Priestly so many beautiful ways of what Almighty God us to hear with greater clarity the announce- Ordination of Francis Cardinal has already done for us — but also what He has ment of the angels, the news of great joy. Like George, OMI, Chicago promised to do for us in the future. Advent re- the shepherds and the Magi, we must go to Him minds us of how the theological virtues of faith, without delay and with haste. We must gaze Dec. 25 • Midnight Christmas Mass, hope and charity possess and lift us up to Him upon Him and lay the gift of our lives before Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, if we will only let them. Him. Christmas, the birth of our Lord, not only Bismarck, 12 a.m. The second thing we do in the Advent sea- completes our Advent but immediately points • Christmas Mass at State son, again with the help of sacred Scripture and us to Good Friday and Easter Sunday. As the Penitentiary, Bismarck, 8 a.m. the selected Mass prayers, is to relive those won- saying goes, “Jesus is the reason for the season.” derfully thrilling days in the lives of the saints However, He is not only the reason for the Dec. 27 • Serra Club Luncheon Municipal of Advent when the good and most high God season, He is our Savior. His swaddling clothes Country Club, Bismarck, revealed His plan of salvation to our Blessed and His wooden manger remind us of the wood 11:30 a.m. Lady and Saint Joseph, to Saint Elizabeth and of His Cross, His shroud, and the stable re- Saint Zechariah. As we relive these myster- minds us of His tomb. Dec. 29 • Feast of the Holy Family, Mass ies, hopefully we are renewed in our faith and May each of you have a most blessed Advent at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, hope. The great and joyful awe and reverence and Christmas. Know that I will offer my Mass Bismarck, 8:30 a.m. experienced by Mary and Joseph, Elizabeth and on Christmas Day for all in the Diocese of Zechariah should be ours! Bismarck. May our infant Lord give you every I know that there are many other nice things grace to live His life with a firm faith, a fervent to do during these weeks before we celebrate hope and a lively charity! Diocese of Bismarck pastoral Are we grateful? appointments There is no hope without Christ Bishop of Bismarck By Michelle Duppong ments—baptism, reconciliation, the Eucharist, David D. Kagan, Director of Adult Faith Formation confirmation, , matrimony, and D.D., P.A., J.C.L. With Christmas music playing on radio sta- anointing of the sick. We would not have the tions, all the stores raging with their “holiday” infused gifts of faith, hope and love and would The following appointments are made with sales, the stress of getting the Christmas baking not be part of God’s family because that hap- the permission of Bishop of Bismarck David D. done and the decora- pens in baptism. Think about this. Kagan effective November 4, 2013: tions up, it’s time for The appropriate response is gratitude. Make us to stop and take in a habit of thanking God each day of Advent the season of Advent. for the gift of His Son. When those feelings of The Rev. Raymond A. Aydt In the wisdom of the doubt, distraction and discouragement surface From parochial administrator Church, she gives in your day, turn to God and thank Him for of the Church of St. Boniface, us this time within one of His gifts to you today. Our hearts should Grenora, to retirement. the year to focus echo the words of St. John the Baptist: “He and meditate on our must increase, but I must decrease” (Jn. 3:30). Rev. Raymond Aydt Savior’s birth into our If our focus this season is on the presents, The Rev. Russell P. Kovash world. food, decorations, travel plans, etc., and not on To parochial administrator Michelle Duppong Do I realize that if Christ, the enemy will succeed in His diaboli- of the Church of St. Boniface, Christ didn’t become cal plan for us this Advent and Christmas. “Be Grenora. Father Kovash will man and give His life freely to pay for my sins, sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is continue to serve as pastor of I would be separated eternally from God by prowling around like a roaring lion looking for the Church of St. Joseph, Willis- death? There would not be any chance of go- someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in the ton, and the Church of St. John ing to Heaven. We would not have the sacra- faith” (1 Pt. 5:8-9). Rejoice, for He is near! the Baptist, Trenton. Rev. Russell Kovash

DAKOTA The Dakota Catholic Action (0011-5770) is published monthly except July by the Diocese of Bismarck, 420 Raymond Street, Bismarck, ND 58501-3723. atholic ction Periodical postage paid at Bismarck, ND, and additional mailing offices. C A POSTMASTER: Send address changes to address below. Publisher: Center for Pastoral Ministry - Most Reverend David D. Kagan, D.D., Diocese of Bismarck USPS0011-5770 Dakota Catholic Action, P.A., J.C.L., Bishop of Bismarck 520 N. Washington Street, PO Box 1137 PO Box 1137, Bismarck, ND 58502-1137 Editor: Matthew Kurtz Bismarck, ND 58502-1137 [email protected] Ph: 701-222-3035 Fax: 701-222-0269 The Dakota Catholic Action is funded in part by the annual God’s Share Appeal. www.bismarckdiocese.com December 2013 Dakota Catholic Action •  Obituary From atheism to Catholicism Continued from Page 1 to an ardent atheist’s blog posts, finally con- Fr. William Rushford vinced her that Christians were onto some- wedding to move her heart. thing. The Reverend William Allen Rushford passed “That was the first moment I realized there The most reasonable responses seemed to away on October 31, 2013, at St. Vincent’s Care were some real problems with atheism,” she come from Catholics, she said. Seeking out Center at the age of 89. said. “As I held this amazing miracle, I didn’t resources like the Catechism, she discovered “an William Rushford was born October 21, think, ‘What a gorgeous randomly evolved set incredible moral code that was perfectly, inter- 1924, in Mindenmines, Missouri, the son of Leo of chemical reactions.’ That was nonsense.” nally consistent, it didn’t contradict itself, it was and Regina (Bott) Rushford. He was raised and Nor could she accept that her love for him full of this wisdom that was totally counterin- educated in Marmarth, N.D., graduating from had been caused simply by chemical reactions tuitive and yet so right.” high school in 1942, followed by service in the in her brain. Though a life-threatening blood clot in her U.S. Army from “I realized that the love I was feeling for second pregnancy challenged Fulwiler regard- March 1943 to De- my son and that I’d experienced in this little ing the Church’s teaching on birth control, her cember 1945. He family of ours has a source that is somewhere father’s words that truth must be followed even then attended outside of us…and if the whole world blew up when it’s uncomfortable returned. Crosier Seminary tomorrow and there was nothing left of us, that “Joe and I both realized…when you’re hav- in Onamia, Minn. would still exist,” she said. “That was the mo- ing a problem, there’s really only one ques- and graduated ment when I was no longer an atheist.” tion to ask. ‘Is this Church guided by God in from St. Thomas Soon thereafter, she said a prayer to some- its teachings or not?’ Because if not, throw it Seminary, Denver, thing or someone she didn’t yet understand. out …but if it is, then to say you know better Colo., with a B.A. “What I didn’t realize at the time is that I was than the Church is to say you know better than in Philosophy actually responding to the grace of God that God.” in 1955. He was had already begun to work in my life,” she said. The couple became Catholic together at an ordained a priest “That really opened a door for me, that first Easter Vigil Mass in Texas in 2007. for the Diocese of prayer, as lame as it was.” “God’s laws are more a prescription for liv- Fr. William Rushford Bismarck at the She began reading works mainly by former ing a life of peace and love than they are a set Church of St. Mel atheists who were making a compelling case of confining laws,” she said. “And what we’ve in Rhame on May 21, 1955 by Bishop Lambert for Christianity. This, along with observing the found is that God doesn’t ask us to have all the Hoch. grace-filled, intelligent responses of Christians answers, he just asks us to be faithful.” His first assignment following ordination was as an assistant at the Church of St. Leo in Minot until 1959. He then became pastor of the Churches of St. Michael in Sentinel Butte THIRST event a full-circle and St. Mary in Medora. In 1963 he became pastor of St. Michael in Ray and St. Mary in moment for Fulwiler Epping. From there, he went on to serve as pastor at St. Bonaventure in Underwood, St. By Roxane B. Salonen portant to remember that God is in charge.” Catherine in Turtle Lake and St. John in River- Arriving at the Bismarck Civic Center For those worried about the faith of their dale until 1976. From 1976 to 1979, he served for THIRST 2013, speaker Jennifer Fulwiler children or grandchildren, Fulwiler said, as vicar helper at St. Charles in Bowman, St. experienced a momentary flashback of hav- prayer and patience are important. Mel in Rhame and Immaculate Heart of Mary ing attended a basketball game there some in Marmarth. He was then appointed pastor of 28 years earlier. those parishes until 1983. From 1983 to 1986, “It really just hit me how powerful God’s If you’d seen me 12 years he was the administrator of St. John in River- grace is,” she said. ago, I couldn’t have been dale. Father Rushford became the pastor of St. Fulwiler, who grew up in a mobile mili- tary family, attended Rita Murphy Elemen- Nicholas in Garrison and served there until he farther away (from God). tary School her first-grade year. retired on June 30, 1995. “If you had looked then at that little girl Father Rushford also served as the chaplain I was a loud- “ who didn’t have any faith, you would have of the North Dakota National Guard for a long thought, ‘She’s lost. She’s never going to find period of time. The Serra Club and vocations a way home,’” she explained. “It was a mo- mouth about were near and dear to his heart. He had a devo- ment of seeing that God really does change tion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Father Rush- lives, that he really does have that power and being an atheist ford spoke Greek and Latin fluently. His hob- does do it.” bies included gardening, hunting and fishing. Fulwiler said she has fond memories of Father Rushford is survived by his sister, her family’s time in North Dakota. “I feel “In atheist communities, there can be Winnifred (Winnie) Wolf, and her husband, like I really saw Christ in the people of Bis- an undercurrent of cynicism and a lack of Wilfred (Woodie), Bismarck; and many cousins, marck. They welcomed us even though we warmth that wears you down,” she said. nieces and nephews. were these weird Texans and non-believers.” “For kids who come from homes where Father Rushford was preceded in death by Now a faithful Catholic, she said she there’s a lot of love, I really think as they get his father and mother; his brother, Peter and his wants to give back by offering hope to those older they will grow weary of [the atheist] sister, Margaret. with loved ones who have fallen away or culture…and it will get them thinking, ‘I never believed in Christ. only feel this kind of warmth in my parents’ “If you’d seen me 12 years ago, I couldn’t Catholic house.’” have been further away (from God). I was a Fulwiler, author of a popular Catholic loudmouth about being an atheist, so what blog, Conversion Diary, awaits the release would be the point in reaching out?” she of her first book sometime in early 2014 – a said. “I need to remember that when I see memoir that details her conversion and faith people I love who have fallen away, I am journey. “This might even be a book fallen- only seeing them in one season and there are away loved ones can read for something more seasons to come. Things can change entertaining, even if they’re not interested in and they can change in big ways. It’s so im- faith,” she said. “That was my goal.”

Protecting Our Children The Diocese of Bismarck is firmly committed to the health and protection of our children, young people and vulnerable adults. With the hope of healing the pain and suffering from sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, we encourage anyone who has suffered from this abuse to please come forward and let us know. To report allegations of sexual abuse, please Fr. Bill Rushford served as a priest in the Diocese of Bismarck contact: Dale Eberle, Chancellor, Diocese of Bismarck, PO Box 1575, Bismarck, ND 58502-1575. Phone: 701.223.1347 or 1.877.405.7435. The complaint form and policies can be found on the diocesan web site at http://www.bismarckdiocese. for 40 years until he retired from active ministry in 1995. com. He then began serving as chaplain for the Bismarck-Mandan Serra Club in 1996. On Oct. 21, 2013, Fr. Rushford’s 89th birthday, members of the Serra Club, above, presented Fr. Code of Pastoral Conduct The Catholic Church must be exemplary: Clergy, staff, whether diocesan or parish, and volunteers are held accountable for Rushford, center, with a prayer bouquet and a certificate of their behavior. To enable the highest level of accountability, there must be a clear and unambiguous definition of appropriate thanks for his priestly service. Fr. Rushford died 10 days later. behavior. To this end, this Code of Pastoral Conduct is defined for the Diocese of Bismarck and it provides a foundation (Photo by Deacon Joe Krupinsky) for implementing effective and enforceable standards for all personnel. View the Code of Pastoral Conduct at http://www. bismarckdiocese.com.  • Dakota Catholic Action December 2013 Area priests, laity attend regional meeting for prestigious Catholic group Schumacher joins; Shea, Lindemann promoted By Sarah Bengston A number of Catholics from the Bismarck Diocese attended the Northern Lieutenancy’s Annual Meeting and Investiture of The Eques- trian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ) on September 22. The EOHSJ is one of the oldest and yet one of the least-known organizations within the Roman Catholic Church. It was founded in the 11th century (at the end of the First Cru- sade) and there is continuously documented evidence of its existence during the past nearly nine hundred years. Membership in this Order is the highest papal award that can be conferred on clergy and laity alike and entails a personal, solemn commitment to an active apostolate; namely, the fostering and support of a viable, vigorous Christian presence in the Holy Land. The donations are used by the Latin Patriarch to support the essential mission of the Church in the Holy Land. In 1070, the warlike Seljuk Turks took over Jerusalem from the moderate Fatimids, and oppression of the Christian pilgrims became frequent, severe and widespread. The reaction in Christian Europe was the preaching of the Local members of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, above, pose with Cardinal Raymond Burke and Bishop David Kagan after First Crusade, culminating in the great battle the diocesan Corpus Christi celebration June 2, 2013. The EOHSJ supports Christians in the Holy Land with prayers and financial cry, “God wills it!” first uttered by Pope Urban support. (Photo by Deacon Joe Krupinsky) II at Clermont in 1095. This cry, in Latin, “Deus Lo Vult” became the motto on the coat of arms councilors and were also promoted to Knight Zipfel (Commander with Star), Fr. John Guth- of the Order. and Lady Commanders. As a Commander with rie (Knight) and Msgr. Gerald Walsh (Knight In 1888, anticipating the Women’s Libera- Star in the Order himself, Bishop Kagan’s sup- Commander). Grand Master of the order is tion Movement by many years, Pope Leo XIII port will dramatically increase the membership Cardinal Edwin O’Brien. confirmed permission to admit women to the in the state of North Dakota. Other local mem- Bengston is pastoral assistant at the Church of Order, to be known as Ladies of the Holy Sepul- bers include Bismarck Bishop Emeritus Paul St. Wenceslaus, Dickinson. chre. This was not to be a “ladies auxiliary,” but women were to be admitted to all degrees of rank on the same basis as men and to wear the insignia of those degrees. There are at present four degrees of rank: Admitting I’m wounded Knight/Lady, Knight Commander/Lady Com- up, their voices shook. You could see the nasty mander, Knight Commander with Star/Lady pride seeping out of our hearts—hearts that Commander with Star, and Knight Grand were humbly being exposed like they never Cross/Lady Grand Cross. The Diocese of Bis- From had been before. marck is in the Northern Lieutenancy of the The worst way to deal with a wound? Recoil. EOHSJ, which is composed of eight states. The Turn inward. Lock up your heart in a cold, ceremonies took place in Des Moines, . The Editor stone vault. Swallow the key and hope the pain Invested into the Order were “goes away.” It never works. Patrick Schumacher as a Knight Commander When I look around, I see wounded people. and his parents, Sir Donavon and Lady Marga- Friends wounded by friends. Relatives wound- Matthew Kurtz ret Schumacher as Knight and Lady. Monsignor @CathVideoDad ed by relatives. Wounded relationships with Gene Lindemann and Monsignor James Shea the Catholic Church. The worst wounds are were promoted to Knight Commanders. Sir the ones inflicted by the people we love and Gene and Lady Sue Jackson are the new area hold in high esteem. Wounds. They stink. But we’ve all got them. Just think of all the missed opportunities. I’m talking about that pain inside our Wounds (a.k.a. Satan’s “trophies of success”) hearts. It leaves a kicked-in-the-gut feeling at freeze us in our tracks, paralyzing our ability to the moment of contact and then, after it leaves love completely—sometimes even dissolving our stomach, it seeps into our hearts. And sits our relationship with God and His Church. there. Festering. How should I cope with my wounds? I need It’s the pain that deeply affects us, whether to run to Jesus! It doesn’t need to be some we recognize it or not. The pain that brings lofty, pie-in-the-sky idea. Even though it’s out the side of ourselves that we hate. Over exactly the opposite of what I’m tempted to and over we’ll try to act differently, to push the do in that moment of disappointment, I need wound aside, to “get over it.” But, like a cock- to bring the wound to Jesus. To vent to Him. lebur stuck on a cotton sweater, wounds are To explain how it hurts. And why it hurts. And hard to shake. why I’m angry. And why I think I’m justified. Wounds, when left unrecognized or un- To expose my heart. treated, severely destroy relationships. They Slowly, an intimate relationship develops. stunt our growth, trapping us in a corner of He understands. self-pity, anger and hurt. I sometimes wonder how many wounds During my last year of college, the leader of I’ve caused in others. How many wounds I’ve the men’s Bible study I was in instructed us to pierced into the heart of Jesus. delve into our wounds—to ask God to help us He forgives me. And forgets. And loves recognize them. To talk to Him about them. me even greater than He did before. Why To explore the root that caused them. In a few shouldn’t I try my hardest to do the same? weeks, we were all going to share—and sharing Kurtz has served as director of communica- The Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre are privileged wasn’t optional. tions for the Bismarck Diocese since July 2012. to participate in major diocesan liturgical processions. Above, Ten 22-year-olds talking about their He and his wife reside in Bismarck and are ad- Monsignor Patrick Schumacher and his parents, Donovan and “wounds?” A.W.K.W.A.R.D. Right? justing to the sudden mobility of their 9-month- Margaret Schumacher (behind), are seen in their EOHSJ vest- Actually, it was powerful. As men opened old son. ments at the THIRST 2013 Eucharistic Conference. (Photo by Deacon Joe Krupinsky) December 2013 Dakota Catholic Action • 

1982, at his desk in Bismarck At Installation (Cathedral) With Pope John Paul II during With Msgr. Patrick Schumacher, Cathedral school, 1995 with Bishop Hacker, August Bishop Kinney’s 1988 ad limina and Fr. at their June 1982 visit to the Vatican 1993 ordination ‘I know it’s time for a fresh apostle’

Former Bismarck Bishop John Kinney retires from active ministry

By Bob Zyskowski him a wonderful catechist and teacher of The St. Cloud Visitor the faith. Although church rules require a bishop The following is an excerpt from a special to tender his resignation when he reaches keepsake issue of The Visitor, the newspaper the age of 75, Bishop Kinney said he would of the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minn. Bishop have sought retirement even if he hadn’t John Kinney served as bishop of the Diocese reached that age back in June 2012. of Bismarck from 1982-1995 before being “I know it’s time for a fresh apostle,” the named Bishop of St. Cloud. His retirement bishop said. He told of meeting Blessed officially began when Bishop Donald Kettler Pope John Paul II, who asked how old he was installed as his successor in the St. Cloud was. “When I answered 39, he said, ‘You are Diocese on Nov. 7, 2013. very young.’ “I look in the mirror now and say, ‘Where did it go?’” When there is an opening for a bishop in his province, a bishop always wonders if he Meeting challenges might be appointed to fill it, Bishop John When Cardinal William Keeler asked File photo Kinney acknowledged. him to chair the first U.S. Bishops’ commit- That was the case in 1995 when St. tee on clergy sexual abuse, Bishop Kinney Cloud Benedictine Bishop recalled, “I couldn’t say no. It was very abuse, something he did both in listening Wwas assigned to become the Archbishop of important.” sessions he held around the diocese and in Dubuque, Iowa. That was in 1993. From day one, he meetings with individual victims. Yet, when Bishop Kinney received the said, he had a tremendously strong group “You go home and you weep and you call to move from Bismarck, N.D., to be- of bishops around him on the committee. cry,” he said. “There were just cries for heal- come the ninth bishop of St. Cloud, it was “We learned so much we just plain didn’t ing. We need to keep addressing them.” still a surprise. know about sex abuse,” he added, but his Closing parishes was also painful for “It’s always a surprise,” said the bishop own great learning moment was when he him. with a smile. Drawing on a memory from realized that sexual abuse was a societal “I dreaded every one of them,” the 18 years ago, he added, “It was a very problem, not just a Catholic priests’ prob- bishop admitted. important move for me in that I’d been in lem. “The challenge is how to provide the ap- Bismarck for 12 or 13 years. Bishop Kinney said it was most difficult propriate ministries—not just priests. How “I’m of a mindset that if you can’t do to listen to the victims of clergy sexual do you keep especially the small, rural faith what you set out to do in such a given communities dynamic and active—not so period of time, you’re never going to get it much the status quo but a strong, dynamic done.” faith community and making it, thriving?” Eighteen years later, the 76-year-old bishop said he has been blessed by being Part of every parish family assigned to the Diocese of St. Cloud, but What he loved, though, was visiting he feels he was blessed and graced in every Catholic school classrooms and Catholic post the church has called him to serve. parishes. In every one he said he felt as “I probably wouldn’t have chosen any though he were home. of the assignments I’ve had, but I would When pupils would ask if he liked being choose each and every one again if I had a bishop, he said he answered, “I love being the chance.” a bishop and the reason is because I can go out into every community in this diocese Vatican II excitement and I am welcome and at home. I feel like a He became a priest in 1963, ordained part of every family and every community.” just as the was be- Bishop Kinney spoke lovingly about the ginning. They were “heady” times, he said, hundreds of parish visits he made over the when it was exciting to use the new liturgy. years, knowing how parishioners had spent “It was so thrilling to be part of that mo- weeks and months planning and sprucing ment of the church, when you could feel up their grounds and their buildings so the Holy Spirit moving.” After suffering a bout of pneumonia and other ailments that everything was perfect for the bishop. Among his experiences, he remembered this fall, former Bishop of Bismarck John Kinney is up- “I loved going to parishes,” he said. “I hearing Pope John Paul I because he was beat because the medical folks caring for him say he’s ahead of expectations in his recovery. (Photo courtesy always felt I was home, no matter where I in during that short papacy, calling of the Diocese of St. Cloud) was.”

Bishop John F. Kinney: A TIMELINE

June 11, 1937 Feb. 2, 1963 Nov. 16, 1976 June 28, 1982 May 9, 1995 June 11, 2012 Born to John Francis and Ordained a priest at St. Named auxiliary bishop of Appointed bishop of the Appointed bishop of Submitted letter of Marie (McCarty) Kinney Paul Cathedral, St. Paul, the St. Paul- Diocese of Bismarck, N.D. the Diocese of St. retirement intention to in Oelwein, Iowa by St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese and titular (installed Aug. 23) Cloud, Minn. Pope Benedict XVI Archbishop bishop of Caorle by Pope Paul VI  • Dakota Catholic Action December 2013 Keeping the house (and iPhone) clean By Fr. Jason Signalness kids pick up iPads and get online without any minimizes the temptation for adults in the home Lately there have been a series of stories in the help from an adult. What might they encounter as well. paper about strangers walking into the homes if they click on the wrong link? Likewise, many Parents should also remember that it’s not of unsuspecting people in the Bismarck area. I twelve-year-old kids are given unsupervised and essential that their kids have smartphones that have no doubt it’s a frightening thing to wake up unfiltered access to the Internet in can browse the web. But, if the parents and see a stranger standing there, unexpected, in the privacy of their own rooms. Kids decide to allow that luxury one’s bedroom. Stories like that certainly make are curious, and by giving kids that for their kids, they should us double check that our doors are locked at access, parents may well be placing keep in mind there are some night. their children into a near occasion parental controls available We want our homes to be safe and secure of sin, exposing them to great temp- on smartphones which can places for our families to live. Parents especially tations. “...any device that protect kids when they’re not feel that instinctive duty to protect the children If they yield to that temptation, can connect to connected to the home net- entrusted to them from the dangers that might seek out pornography and view the Internet is work, but are out on the road come into the home. We should, and do, take it, their impressionable minds are using the cellular network. steps to ensure the security of our homes. being set up for an addiction that a potential Providing protection for all But these days there are more ways into a could destroy their lives. Porn entry point these different ways we get on- home, and into the lives of children, than just severely distorts a person’s under- line is not a simple task. Thank- the doors and windows we can so easily lock at standing of intimacy and sexual for filth fully, the United States Confer- night. pleasure. It ruins marriages and into the home. ence of Catholic Bishops, along What we encounter online can be just as families. And, sadly, it’s acces- ” with the Greek Orthodox Archdi- harmful as anything that walks through our sible everywhere. ocese of America, have produced front doors. We should protect ourselves, and So what is a parent to do? “Faith and Safety: Technology certainly our children, from the things “out First of all, the home should Safety Through the Eyes of Faith,” there” that might tempt us to act in immoral be made secure. Most homes a website loaded with resources to ways or expose us to dangerous individuals. I’m these days have Internet access help us be safe online, no matter writing, of course, of Internet pornography and and there are relatively easy ways to block how we get there. To check it out, the various ways it is spread around. access to pornography from every device on the visit faithandsafety.org. Parents need to be aware that every iPod, home’s network connection, whether that be an We wouldn’t leave our doors unlocked in the smartphone, tablet, laptop, and desktop com- iPod, tablet, Internet-connected TV, or a regular city at night. We shouldn’t leave our Internet puter—really, any device that can connect to the Windows or Apple machine. This is a great idea connections unsecured either. They are entry Internet—is a potential entry point for filth into because it helps to protect kids from exposure points right into the heart of our homes and our homes. to pornography no matter what device they’re families. I’ve watched in amazement as three-year-old using at home. It’s also a great idea because it Fr. Signalness serves as pastor at the Churches of Sts. Peter and Paul (Strasburg), St. Mary (Hague) and St. Michael (rural Linton). Kurtz elected president of USCCB DiNardo new vice president – Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) during the bishops’ annual fall General As- sembly November 12 in Baltimore. Archbishop Kurtz has served as vice president of the USCCB Participants on the European pilgrimage included: (standing, left to right) Fred Kraft, Freda Vachal, Corrine Redmond, Fr. since 2010. Cardinal Benny Putharayil, Caroline Robinson, Della Kraft, Mary Wollschlager, Fr. Biju Chitteth, Fr. Marvin Klemmer, Nikki Berg, Linda Filkowski, John Frank, Ruth Fitterer, Sandy Frank, Alicia Heick, Dorothy Chase, Ann Wandler, Leon Heick, (kneeling) Larry and Daniel N. DiNardo of Betty Heick, Larry Filkowski, and Jane Streifel. Galveston-Houston was elected USCCB vice president. Local group makes European pilgrimage Archbishop Kurtz Participant reflects on a powerful, faith-filled trip and Cardinal DiNardo are elected to three- By Carol Robinson We then motored through the spectacular year terms and suc- On a warm October day we arrived in Pyrenees Mountains to Lourdes, France, the ceed Cardinal Timothy Lisbon, Portugal; 26 pilgrims (22 from the birthplace of St. Bernadette. At this point, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz M. Dolan of New Diocese of Bismarck) who said “yes” to God’s 13 more pilgrims joined us on our journey York and Archbishop invitation to make a spiritual journey to holy of faith. It was a special spiritual experience Kurtz, respectively. The new president and vice places in Portugal, Spain and France with Fr. to have Mass in the chapel built on the rock president’s terms began at the conclusion of the Marvin Klemmer, our spiritual director. We where the Blessed Virgin appeared; it was General Assembly on November 14. were fortunate to have Fr. Biju Chitteth and powerful to join with other pilgrims from Archbishop Kurtz was elected president on Fr. Benny Putharayil as fellow pilgrims. With around the world and pray for the sick and the first ballot with 125 votes. Cardinal DiNardo them, we were able to start each day with the walk the Stations of the Cross. was elected vice president on the third ballot holy sacrifice of the Mass, which was a spe- A tour of Paris brought us to many spec- by 147-87 in a runoff vote against Archbishop cial gift that prepared us for the blessings we tacular sites including Notre Dame, the Eiffel Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap., of Philadelphia. experienced each day on our journey. Tower and the Arch of Triumph. However, The president and vice president are elected In Portugal we visited the Church of St. we will truly treasure our visits to the shrine by a simple majority from a slate of 10 nomi- Stephen in Santarem and viewed the first of the Miraculous Medal, to Lisieux (where nees. If no president or vice president is chosen recorded eucharistic miracle. As we walked we toured the home of St. Therese, the Little after the second round of voting, a third ballot is the paths of the three shepherd children of Flower), and to Nevers (where we viewed the taken between only the top two vote getters on Fatima and in the footsteps of St. Theresa of incorrupt body of St. Bernadette, miracu- the second ballot. Avila, visited their homes, and participated in lously preserved since her death in 1897). The bishops also elected Archbishop George J. the candlelight processions, we felt the love At the close of our 12 days, we thanked Lucus of Omaha chairman of the Committee of that these saints had for our Blessed Mother the Lord above, Mother Mary, the Saints and Catholic Education in a 141-93 vote over George and more fully understood their devotion to angels and all who shared this gift of love V. Murry, SJ, of Youngstown, Ohio. Archbishop her. for the blessings, the graces and the special Lucas, who has served as interim chair of the In Spain we visited Loyola, the birth- memories that we will store forever in our committee since the May 2013 death of Bishop place of St. Ignatius, founder of the Jesuits. hearts. Joseph P. McFadden, also began his term at the conclusion of the bishops’ meeting. December 2013 Dakota Catholic Action • 

If not for Hahn, I might not be Catholic Guest Editorial I’ve never forgotten a scene from that cassette tape in which Hahn shares the moment he, as a By Roxane B. Salonen curious Protestant, first stepped into a Catholic As Scott Hahn steps up to the podium at Mass, discovering a sanctuary spotted with “salt THIRST 2013, even before opening his mouth, I of the earth” folks; a Mass without the bells and know the sounds about to come forth. whistles, just people coming to worship the Lord The cadences and resonance were etched into midday. memory some 20 years earlier when a friend But in the ordinary, he sensed the profound. handed me a cassette tape, “Protestant Minister These and other images continue to inform me. Becomes Catholic,” and gently urged me to listen. Through Hahn, we return again and again to our Despite being endeared to the Catholic Church primary relationship with God and the extraordi- at the time, I’d just married my college sweetheart, nary ways the Church can enhance and enliven it. a non-Catholic, and felt confused over the direc- tion of our future faith life. Looking back now, I see the fragility of my soul Lessons from THIRST then, though I didn’t know how precariously it During his Friday night talk, Hahn drew on a hung in the balance or how intent God was about Scripture passage from John to help introduce the claiming it – and how he’d use Hahn to help. conference theme. Two decades later I am sitting with my mother, In that verse, Hahn said, Jesus tells us that from Scott Hahn, right, meets Bishop David Kagan and Cardinal the woman who gave me life, and my daughter, His heart, rivers of living water will flow. “That’s Timothy Dolan at THIRST 2013. Hahn, a former Protestant what Jesus promised us, and yet how many people minister, presented the Friday night keynote at the conference. one to whom I gave life, watching a man who set (Photo by Deacon Joe Krupinsky) me on a course that changed my life. work so hard for just a trickle?” he asked. Not long after my transformation, my husband Hahn shared a story from amidst the rubble became drawn into the Church, too, and since of the Armenian earthquake of 1989 – a legend destination. then, we’ve added a handful of children to our about a father who refused to quit looking for his “God the father, through the son, by the Holy family – five more souls who might not be here if son. After 38 hours of searching, despite the advice Spirit, has formed us into more than a human not for Hahn. of many, he finally heard a groan, and from there race,” Hahn said. “He’s formed us into a divine uncovered his child and 13 other children still family and he’s taken his prodigal sons and alive. “See, I told you my father wouldn’t forget daughters and is not only bringing us home but us,” the boy told his friends. transforming sinners into saints.” “...you can’t help but walk “Brothers and sisters, that’s the kind of faith Hahn said Catholics are at a significant mo- we need,” Hahn said, “because that’s the kind of ment in history, “on the home stretch of the Year away feeling there’s no father we have.” of Faith,” and yet the New Evangelization “was better place to be than in Hahn said we must do away with our notion never meant to be a sprint but a marathon.” that God is simply our creator. “He is more than And it’s to be Eucharist-based, he said, noting the Catholic Church.” our lawgiver and judge…He is Abba father,” Hahn that the New Testament is fulfilled more in the said. “He’s transformed us through the gift of sacrament we celebrate at the climax of the Mass Christ.” than the books we read at the beginning of it. How many others in the crowd, I wondered, And, Hahn said, the Church is “more than a “If the Eucharist is just a meal, then Calvary is consider Hahn their game-changing guy? Based religion of the book,” it’s a religion of the word just an execution,” Hahn said, emphasizing, “Jesus on the enthusiastic embrace of the thousands – and that word is a person, not merely a page. wasn’t a victim of Roman violence as much as he gathered, I knew I wasn’t alone. “God has loved us into existence…into the was a victim of divine love and desire.” It’s nearly impossible to distill Hahn’s talks state of grace…and he will love us all the way into Roxane B. Salonen is the daughter down to a few hundred words or less, but no heaven, where we’ll share his glory,” Hahn said. of Cathedral of the Holy Spirit parish- matter how you receive Hahn – whether by book, “This is what God does because this is who God ioner and lector Jane Beauclair. She tape, radio or in person – you can’t help but walk is. He will never stop forgiving and healing sinners writes a weekly column, Living Faith, away feeling there’s no better place to be than in who turn to him anymore than the bright sun will for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, the Catholic Church. stop ice from melting.” and contributes to various other publi- Hahn possesses an amazingly diverse knowl- Hahn said Scripture is “a story in searching of cations, including CatholicMom.com. edge of Scripture and Church teaching, along with an ending,” and like the exiled of Israel, awaiting She and her husband, Troy, and their five children an ability to bring it all back to the lived experi- the Messiah and “on the verge of giving up hope,” are members of the Church of Sts. Anne & Joachim ence of an ordinary Catholic. we, too, are on a journey in search of our final in Fargo. A look behind the scenes at THIRST 2013

Cardinal Dolan and Bishop Kagan, former seminary class- Dcn. Doug Helbing (second from right) stands with the THIRST committee members (from left) Dawn Mull, Chuck mates, share a laugh. altar he handcrafted for THIRST 2013 and the crew that Huber and Joyce McDowall pose proudly after successfully moved it into the Civic Center. Helbing serves at the folding the 50-foot rented THIRST backdrop into its box at Photos by Matthew Kurtz Church of Christ the King, Mandan. the conclusion of the conference....on the first attempt.  • Dakota Catholic Action December 2013 Jesus feeds the multitude

“The crucifixion should bother us — the crucifix represents the thirst of a God who is mad for us, who thinks about us all the time, who loves us so deeply, and in whom we find all our delight.” -Msgr. James Shea, THIRST 2013 keynote

Open letter to the Bismarck Tribune

By Matthew Kurtz, DCA Editor

On behalf of the Catholic Diocese of Bismarck, I’d like to say, “Bravo” to the Tribune and faith reporter Ashley Wright for their coverage of THIRST 2013.

Many things oftentimes leave me scratching my head these days: the trashiness of our entertainment culture; the emptiness of putting faith in politicians to promote change for the better; the silliness of what qualifies as “news.”

I’m glad the Tribune found THIRST to be newsworthy. I’m thankful not just because its coverage provided a moment for the diocese to stand on a hill and shout, “Hooray! Look at how awesome our event was!” Instead, the Tribune’s coverage accurately emphasized precisely what THIRST was meant to accomplish.

THIRST was organized to address the dryness many of us feel in life. It was incredibly refreshing to see a secular news source positively report on an issue of faith without reducing it to a “private hobby at best” or “some silly, oppressive superstition at worst,” borrowing phrases from Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s THIRST keynote.

As Dolan noted, the faith of the people in our city and state is something special, noticed, and newsworthy. Our faith is strong and we aren’t ashamed or nervous about publicly expressing it. North Dakota has a special heart, said Dolan, who is archbishop of New York. He said our state radiates as “a sterling light to the world” because of its boldness in living out our lives of faith.

I’m glad the Tribune noticed…and allowed those beyond the “three-collection crowd” (as Dolan jokingly called it) at the Bismarck Civic Center to notice as well.

Sent to the editor of the Bismarck Tribune Oct. 29, 2013. December 2013 Dakota Catholic Action •  Jesus feeds the multitude

THIRST 2013

“All I’m asked to do is be obedient, I’m not asked for results. Results are God’s problem. All we’re asked to do is to be the servant.” -Dr. Margarett Schlientz, THIRST 2013 keynote

Making the trek for THIRST 2013 Conference’s impact extends across the nation By Nicholas Trout Francis, helped her to remember the significance The THIRST 2013 Eucharistic Conference and meaning of these men, particularly the respect proved to be a huge event for the Bismarck area, and awe she held for Blessed John Paul II. “The with thousands of people filling the convention way [Dolan] was talking about him, my heart was center. Many people from the Bismarck and Fargo breaking remembering the loss,” said Eisenbeil. “I Dioceses attended the three day conference, eager could look around and see it in the faces of others, to listen to such speakers as Scott Hahn, Chris too.” Stefanick, Edward Sri, and Cardinal Dolan. For Eisenbeil’s trip from Las Vegas to THIRST 2013 some attendees, however, getting to THIRST 2013 proved to be very rewarding for her. This was also wasn’t a quick trip. Many participants traveled the case for a group of young people who traveled from surrounding states such as , South from Wisconsin. The high schoolers, who have Dakota, and Montana to be a part of conference, chosen to remain unnamed, traveled to Bismarck while others traveled even further. to visit the University of Mary and to attend the Kitty Eisenbeil, for example, flew from Las conference. They were especially appreciative of Vegas to attend THIRST 2013. Eisenbeil, who is the talk given by Chris Stefanick and the encour- originally a North Dakota native, first heard about agement he gave for them to live out their faith. the conference while running in the Fargo Mara- “I love how he can get right down to our level and thon this past May. She was very excited to learn our experiences,” commented one youth. that Cardinal Dolan was giving a keynote address The young people were also grateful for the re- and made her plans to travel back for the confer- lationships and outlook on the faith that THIRST ence. “[Dolan] is able to put the teachings of the facilitated. “We made new friends and after this Church in such a way that he is not watering them weekend we’ll try to be supportive of one another,” down at all but he is making it accessible to the said another young person. “It’s hard to live out world,” stated Eisenbeil. “It’s like ‘Aha! That’s how the faith at school.” I can say it.’” Nicholas Trout is an admissions representative at When the conference came, Eisenbeil was not the University of Mary. He is a member of the Ca- at all disappointed with Cardinal Dolan’s speech. thedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck and a regular Dolan’s outline of the last three popes, Blessed contributor to the DCA. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and the current Pope

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We ask too little of God, Schlientz says By Patti Armstrong ask too much from God, you ask too little.” and salvation continues.” “Dr. Margarett Schlientz reminds me of my Schlientz knows of what she speaks. She has She strongly encouraged people to pray with grandmother,” Reed Ruggles said, introducing been involved in the deliverance ministry for faith and to evangelize by praying with and the Saturday night speaker during the THIRST many years and is the assistant director at the for others. “Every baptized Christian should Conference. He paused and smiled. “She scares Institute for Priestly Formation at Creighton be praying with people and those in the medi- me.” University where she teaches and ministers to cal field should ask for the gift of healing,” she Within the first couple minutes of her seminarians in an intensive ten-week spiritual said. “Pray for the gift of miracles. They are not presentation, the audience understood. The renewal program each summer. dead. They are dormant because we don’t ask silver-haired Schlientz spoke with the authority “The Jesus of the Bible is still the Jesus of enough.” of one with three masters degrees; in theology, today,” she said. “He did miracles then and he spirituality, and psychiatric nursing, as well as a will still do them for us today—but we need to have faith and ask.” Schlientz explained that in Scripture, Jesus “...miracles are healed everyone who came to him. She pointed to the sacrament of confession as a powerful not dead. They are means to open up a flood of healing graces. Then, she talked about the power of the Eucha- dormant because we rist. Schlientz asked, “Do you really trust what God wants to do in your heart or is it automat- ic?” She explained that the Eucharist should be don’t ask enough.” taken very seriously because it has the power of grace to transform everything in our lives. “You’ve got the richest father in the world who is waiting to pour out graces,” she said. Schlientz explained that there are people Schlientz referred to the Gospel where Jesus in her prayer group that received the gift of says, “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for healing after asking for it. “The expression of a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he Pentecost needs to live within our own prayer asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you lives every day in our own experience,” she said, then, though you are evil, know how to give encouraging people to not only set aside time good gifts to your children, how much more for God, but to also pray throughout the day, will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit using ordinary opportunities like being stuck in to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:11-13). traffic. “He is doing that in the Eucharist every time Speaking to parents, Schlientz told them they Dr. Margarett Schlientz, above, delivered the Saturday evening you receive it,” Schlientz said. “Every time you have tremendous power. “I don’t care what your keynote address at THIRST 2013 about healing, deliverance and miracles. Immediately after her presentation, hundreds of have the opportunity to receive God in the Eu- kids have done, you lay them in the heart of attendees partook in the sacrament of confession. (Photo by charist, don’t negate it,” she said. For those not Jesus every day. Do you realize how vulnerable Dcn. Joe Krupinksky) going to Mass daily, Schlientz challenged them. God is to parents?” “How late do you watch television? That’s not The holy sacrament of matrimony holds the doctorate in psychiatric nursing and many years going to get you to heaven; the Eucharist will.” power of great graces, Schlientz said. “Hold as an administrator and teacher at Marquette Schlientz said that she believes that if we had each other every day and renew your marriage University. But it was the no-nonsense, cut- greater faith and asked God, we would see more vows and ask the Lord to release the power he to-the-chase Schlientz used that not only healings. “God really wants to bring people to gave you in that sacrament,” she said. “I renew explained Catholic teaching, but infused the wholeness,” she said. “Jesus is a physician of my baptism every day whenever I put my hand hearts of her listeners as she scolded, “You don’t love with absolute power. 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Ag Attitudes

James Odermann

Sr. Delora (deceased), Sr. Francis, and Sr. Rose Schweitzer (left to right) are blood sisters who felt called to monastic life at An- Advent looms ever so close. This important nuniciation Monastery. They grew up in a family of 11 children. (Photo courtesy of Annuniciation Monastery) event in our Catholic tradition is the beginning of a new year as Catholics prepare for the cel- ebration of the birth of Christ in Christmas. Nun at Annunciation Monastery turns 100 For me personally, this is such a great time By Ashley Wright le and said, “We named all of our cows.” because it is the beginning of a reflective time in Bismarck Tribune The sisters then looked at each other, smiled the life of agricultural production. Plants have What’s the secret to living a long life? If you and said: “Shakey.” quietly senesced; calves are weaned; the sound ask Sister Rose Schweitzer, who turns 100 on The names of their cows make up an inside of machinery in the fields of the diocese has Nov. 10, she will jokingly reply: “Eating a lot of joke with another of their sisters at the monas- subsided. This is truly a time for reflection. dough.” tery. The year 2013 left some scars (hail, early frost, Schweitzer is a nun at Annunciation Mon- Four of the Schweitzer sisters felt called to excessive water) but generally this has been a good year, blessing producers, rural communi- astery in Bismarck, and is infamous among the the monastic life, three of whom eventually ties and North Dakota’s economy with good sisters for her bread- and pie-baking skills. came to Annunciation, said Schweitzer, who prices and abundant yields. Some unfinished Schweitzer was one of 11 siblings, including was the eldest daughter in her family. Her sister, business remains: marketing the production and four sisters and six brothers, who grew up on Delora Schweitzer, who recently passed away, preparing for next year. a farm near Dodge. They were born to Ger- was the first to join the monastic life. And that brings me back full circle to the man immigrants from Russia in a home where Schweitzer first joined St. Benedict’s Monas- season of Advent. This is a holy time of the year, religion was central. tery in St. Joseph, Minn., in the 1930s “because a time to truly realize the importance of God’s the good Lord called me,” she said. love for each person in the universe. When the nuns at St. Benedict’s were called The feelings about 2013 can be overwhelm- to start a new independent order in Bismarck, ing, creating a gambit of emotions ranging from all three sisters unknowingly transferred to despair to egomania. Yet, in the end, the reality the new community — the volunteer process is that God walks by my side through every situ- was highly confidential, Schweitzer said. Rose, ation. God’s love is so unconditional, so strong, Francis and Delora were three of 144 nuns and so steadying that all I have to do is listen. who became the community of Annunciation Making Advent the beginning of the liturgi- Monastery. cal calendar truly displays the divine wisdom of Schweitzer was first sent to missions in Min- the church. The preparation for the celebration nesota (Albany and Red Lake) where she was of Christmas is a time to reflect on the love God put in charge of the kitchen. Food service and has for me. baking would become her lifelong ministry in Throughout this year, it was easy to feel God’s a variety of convents, hospitals and missions love. I had a respectable harvest of all crops. I throughout North Dakota. didn’t have any cattle perish in an early season She spent 20 years baking at St. Alexius Hos- snowstorm. I didn’t lose any crop to hail. I felt pital, now St. Alexius Medical Center. God’s love through people. She “retired” in 1990 and lived with her The difficult thing about these kinds of good feelings is the chance to forget to give thanks to sister, Francis, and other nuns at the convent at God for the good fortune. God is always there Garrison Memorial Hospital in Garrison. when I stumble, fall and do stupid things. God Sister Rose Schweitzer, who turned 100 in November, was Schweitzer came to Annunciation Monastery never asks for anything, letting me make the raised on her family’s farm near Dodge and learned to cook in 2011. from scratch from her mother. (Photo by Mike McCleary, conscious choices to seek forgiveness and say, Tribune) “I have been happy wherever I was,” she said. “Thank you God” for the help. Sister Gemma Peters, also a baker, said So, as I reflect on 2013 during Advent, I feel Schweitzer is always eager to share her tips and genuinely blessed. At the same time, I under- “We grew a little bit of everything,” Sch- tricks. stand the preparation for Christmas during Ad- weitzer said. “Barley, wheat, corn, and we raised “She has such a positive outlook and loves vent is a preparation for the rest of the liturgical chickens and cows. We also milked our own people,” said Peters, who came to Annunciation year—as well as a preparation for the rest of my cows.” in 1947 and has known Schweitzer since she life. As Schweitzer mentioned cows, her sister, came to Annunciation. “She is very generous, Good weaning weights, good crops and good Francis Schweitzer, 92, also a nun at Annuncia- has a deep, deep faith and is very accepting of friends aside, the big question that looms and tion, gave her a little nudge and said, “Tell her people where they are.” requires reflection is “Am I ready to answer about the names.” Reprinted with permission. God’s call to love unconditionally?” Rose Schweitzer smiled, let out a little chuck- I pray I am up to the task. Care to join me?

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Bismarck priest installed as president of Canon Law Society WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Very Rev. Phillip J. Brown, S.S., J.D., J.C.D., of the Theological College of the Catholic University of America, was installed as the 75th president of the Canon Law Society of America (CLSA) at the society’s annual convention in Sacramento, Ca- lif. on Oct. 17. Father Brown is a native of Bismarck and grew up in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit par- ish. He has been a member of the Is my friend’s broken marriage State Bar Asso- Rev. Phillip J. Brown, S.S. ciation of North any of my business? Dakota since Local programs address the breakdown of family and marriage 1979, is a member of the bar of the United States Supreme Court and various state and By Joyce McDowall follow the culture instead of the teachings of federal courts, and is also an active member In times past, everyone worked together to the Church. of the United States Supreme Court Histor- keep marriages and families together because The hurt and trauma caused by the break- ical Society. He is the son of R. Fay Brown, it was for the good of not just the couple and down of marriage and family is real. It is raw a State Master of the Knights of Columbus the family, but of the whole community. Today and painful and always tragic. To combat this, and member of the N.D. State House of that is no longer seen as something we should to help a family, coworker, friend, neighbor or Representatives from 1952 until his death be doing. “It is their business, not ours” when a yourself, there are options. One is The Third in 1967 and Sarah Elizabeth Bache Brown, friend or relative walks out or announces they Option, a program offered as ongoing educa- a longtime Bismarck music teacher who are getting a divorce. “We have no right to in- tional and emotional support for couples that passed away in 1999. terfere in somebody else’s business.” Keep your is held in both Bismarck and Minot twice a Fr. Brown is a 1979 graduate of the UND nose where it belongs and keep quiet. month. School of Law. He obtained his doctorate However, is that correct? Is it what we as The second is the help of Retrouvaille. If in canon law summa cum laude from the Catholic Christians — who profess to believe you know of a couple that is hurting (and all Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in that marriage is sacramental and permanent couples hurt at one time or another), give them 1999. He also has an STB from the Catholic — should be doing? I say no and so does Dr. the knowledge of Retrouvaille. Retrouvaille is University of America (1985) and a Bach- William J. Doherty, author of an article titled an intense weekend for couples where they are elor of Music degree from the University of “Wisdom From a Marriage Expert: Being Stake- given new tools to work on their issues. After Michigan (1974). holders in Each Other’s Marriages.” His article the weekend, there are aftercare sessions to He served at the Church of St. Leo in Mi- gives the analogy that if a family member or continue the work of restoring the couple to a not, N.D. from 1989-1990 and was pastor friend has cancer or an accident, we are imme- stable married relationship. of the Churches of St. Philomena, Glenburn diately there to help with the burden. We feel Retrouvaille will be held in Bismarck on and St. John, Lansford from 1990-1995. He it is part of our responsibility to help in some January 17-19, 2014. Preregistration is required was chaplain at Bishop Ryan High School way. Yet, should that same couple divorce, we and the location is given out upon registration from 1989-1995, pastor of the Church of either pick sides, abandon, or ignore the great only. Call Joyce toll free at 1-877-405-7435 or St. Wenceslaus, Dickinson and a member gaping hole that is created in both their rela- 701-204-7209 for more information. Or visit of the Board of Trinity High School from tionship and ours. Why have we chosen to help http://bit.ly/1cNQF3t or www.retrouvaille.org. 1999-2001 before joining the faculty of St. in one situation and not the other? We need to be stakeholders in each other’s mar- Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, This past summer I attended the national riages. Let’s begin today. Md., where he became academic dean of its conference for Catholic Family Life Ministers. McDowall is director of the Bismarck Diocese School of Theology in 2004. He also served The presentations gave a very bleak picture of Office of Family Ministry. on various diocesan and NDCC boards and marriage—even within the Catholic popula- committees as a priest of the Diocese of tion. More couples are now cohabiting before, Bismarck. Retrouvaille Fr. Brown has been a member of the instead of or between marriages than ever. Canon Law Society of America since 1999. The fastest growing population of those co- marriage program He has served as first consultor on its Board habiting is 60+ years of age, the age of parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who should be coming to Bismarck of Governors, chair of the Professional January 17-19, 2014 Responsibility Committee and chair of the encouraging young people as role models for Canon and Civil Law Committee. marriage as a sacrament. Most young Catho- Contact Joyce McDowall In 2006, he joined the faculty of the lics believe that the matter of same sex ‘unions’ for more information School of Canon Law at The Catholic Uni- is a social justice issue. Pornography plagues 1-877-405-7435 versity of America. He was appointed rector families and is one of the highest reasons for or of Theological College, the national semi- divorce. Obviously, we as a Church have done [email protected] nary of Catholic University, in 2010. He is a a poor job of educating about sacramental member and also Économe Général (gen- marriage, and we as Catholics have chosen to eral treasurer) of the Society of St. Sulpice, whose Generalate is in Paris. The Society of St. Sulpice is the religious community of Fr. Gabriel Richard, one of the founders of the University of Michigan with John Monte- With tidings of peace ith, a Presbyterian clergyman, and William Woodbridge, first Secretary of the territory of Michigan. and joy at Christmas Elected vice president/president-elect at CLSA’s 74th annual convention in Chicago Bishop Kagan and the staff of the Diocese of in October 2012, Fr. Brown will become Bismarck wish you and your family a blessed Christmas. past-president in October 2014 for the final year of his term. CLSA is a professional society of canon lawyers who serve the legal The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you system of the Roman Catholic Church in good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city various administrative and advocacy roles. of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. -Luke 2:10-11 14 • Dakota Catholic Action December 2013 Avoiding a divided life New document addresses the vocation of business leaders Catholic doctrine, especially as expressed in the Catechism and the so- From these two foundational principles, the reflection offers six practi- cial encyclicals, has much to say to business leaders. Nevertheless, we don’t cal principles that address three broad business objectives. They are: read or hear much about it in Catholic periodicals or homilies. One reason for that could be because the relevant teachings are spread out across dif- Meeting the needs of the world through the creation and ferent documents and subject matters. development of goods and services The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Businesses contribute to the common good by producing goods that in partnership with 1 are truly good and services that truly serve. Balancing the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, Businesses maintain solidarity with the poor by being alert for oppor- has addressed that 2 tunities to serve deprived and underserved populations and people in Church problem by publish- need. ing a document called and tate Vocation of the Business Organizing good and productive work S Leader: A Reflection. Christopher Dodson The document of- Businesses make a contribution to the community by fostering the Executive Director, fers principles to help 3 special dignity of human work. ND Catholic Conference Christian business leaders engage in the Businesses that embrace subsidiarity provide opportunities for em- economic and financial 4 ployees to exercise appropriate authority as they contribute to the world in light of the principles of human dignity and the common good. mission of the organization. Regarding human dignity, the reflection states: “At the very foundation of the Church’s social tradition stands the Creating sustainable wealth anddistributing it justly conviction that each person, regardless of age, condition, or ability, is an image of God and so endowed with an irreducible dignity or value. Businesses model stewardship of the resources – whether capital, hu- Each person is an end in him or herself, never merely an instrument 5 man, or environmental – they have received. valued only for its utility—a who, not a what; a someone, not a some- thing. This dignity is possessed simply by virtue of being human. It is Businesses are just in the allocation of resources to all stakeholders: never an achievement, nor a gift from any human authority; nor can it 6 employees, customers, investors, suppliers, and the community. be lost, forfeited, or justly taken away. All human beings, regardless of individual properties and circumstances, enjoy this God-given dignity.” The greatest obstacle to living the vocation of the businessperson as a This means not only that each person has “the right—indeed the Christian is what the document calls a “divided life.” obligation—to pursue his or her vocation” but also that “each of us has a “Dividing the demands of one’s faith from one’s work in business is a duty to avoid actions that impede the flourishing of others and, as far as fundamental error that contributes to much of the damage done by possible, a duty to promote that flourishing.” A business environment that businesses in our world today, including overwork to the detriment of creates “dog eat dog world,” in other words, belongs to the dogs, not hu- family or spiritual life, an unhealthy attachment to power to the detri- man persons. ment of one’s own good, and the abuse of economic power in order to The Second Vatican Council defined the common good as “the sum make even greater economic gains.” total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as indi- The divided life problem is not unique to businesspersons. Politicians viduals, to reach their fulfillment more fully and more easily”. Businesses and voters fall into its snares whenever they attempt to separate their faith are essential to the common good of every society. At the same time, the life from politics. Considering that economic activity is more pervasive common good, expressed for example through laws, is essential for busi- than politics, perhaps the problem of a divided life in business deserves nesses to flourish. more attention.

Home on the Range Foundation merges with new Catholic Foundation Economies of scale, stewardship and marketing will be better BISMARCK, N.D. – Home on the Range People of the Diocese of Bismarck, which in- dation and receive a N.D. tax credit for certain (HOTR) Foundation has now merged with cluded funds from the Fr. Fahnlander Endow- planned gifts and also for any gifts to the foun- the newly formed Catholic Foundation for the ment Fund. dation that total $5,000 or more in a calendar People of the Diocese of Bismarck, said Jay “It truly was a good move on the part of the year (gifts must be received by December 31). Johnson, executive director of HOTR. board of directors of the HOTR Foundation. The tax credit (ND Century Code 57-38- HOTR is a therapeutic, working ranch We will participate in an investment pool with 01.21) allows individuals, businesses, trusts located near Sentinel Butte in western N.D. all the other funds in the Catholic Founda- and estates to take advantage of a 40 percent The facility was founded in 1949 by Fr. Elwood tion, thus giving us an opportunity to receive state tax credit for contributions of over Cassedy and provides education, therapy, better returns and lesser fees,” explained Jolene $5,000 to qualified charitable endowment spiritual guidance, and recreational and work Obrigewitch, development director for HOTR. funds. The maximum gift to receive the N.D. activities. HOTR is licensed by the North Da- “In addition, we will receive the services of the tax credit is $25,000 per person. Even better, kota Department of Human Services to care diocesan staff, including Executive Director the unused portion of that state tax credit can for 54 boys and girls between the ages of 12 of the Catholic Foundation Mike Kiedrowski, be carried forward for three years. and 19. in gift planning and the marketing of planned Depending on your tax bracket, your dona- “We have an obligation to our benefactors giving.” tion to the HOTR Foundation can go farther to be the best stewards of the gifts in which we “The mission of the diocese, HOTR, our and cost you less! Take a look at the following have been blessed, and the Catholic Founda- parishes, our Catholic schools, other diocesan example: tion for the People of the Diocese of Bismarck entities and the Catholic Foundation are very A North Dakota taxpayer in the 25 percent was a better way to meet that level of expecta- much intertwined; they all aim at enrich- tax bracket makes a donation of $25,000. After tion from our benefactors,” Johnson said. ing our faith, strengthening our children and taking advantage of an estimated federal tax “When the HOTR Foundation board of families and passing our values on to the next savings of $6,250 and a N.D. income tax credit directors was made aware of the mission and generation,” said Bishop of Bismarck David of $10,000, the cost of that $25,000 donation is services of the Catholic Foundation for the Kagan, who is also president of the HOTR just $8,750! People of the Diocese of Bismarck, they were board of directors. “We are happy to accom- For more information on the gifting pro- immediately interested as to how the HOTR modate the HOTR Foundation and also other gram for the HOTR Foundation, please con- Foundation could partner with this new parishes that have already utilized the services tact Development Director Jolene Obrigewitch foundation to better manage our funds, utilize of the Catholic Foundation with the transfer at (701) 872-3745 or Mike Kiedrowski, Execu- the services of diocesan staff and to grow the of endowed and midterm funds.” tive Director of the Catholic Foundation for foundation,” stated Johnson. the People of the Diocese of Bismarck at (701) The merger was officially filed with the N.D. ND tax credit for gifts to 204-7206. secretary of state’s office on July 3, 2013. Since HOTR Foundation Note: Montana residents also have a similar then, the HOTR Foundation has transferred North Dakota residents have a wonderful tax credit. Please consult your financial advisor funds to the Catholic Foundation for the opportunity to contribute to the HOTR Foun- for details. December 2013 Dakota Catholic Action • 15 Perversions and purposes in human sexuality List of “sexual perversions” continues to expand, includes contraception to be understood as “an emotional union for the and significant possibilities for selfishness and sake of adult satisfaction that is served by mutu- exploitation arise whenever individuals choose to ally agreeable sexual play.” Without the self-sacri- act on this instinct in a context apart from mar- aking ficing dimension of sex (involving the acceptance riage. M of new life), individuals are left in the position of Indeed, sex is never a reasonable choice in the amiably using one another. absence of commitment, particularly a permanent Sense If seeking sex while blocking the possibility commitment, between a man and a woman. This of reproduction is a form of sexual perversion, flows in part from the fact that it brings new lives Out of Bioethics perhaps it is unsurprising that other forms of in- into the world, and those lives are vulnerable and herently non-procreative sex, that is to say, other dependent, necessitating a mother and a father Father Tad Pacholczyk sexual perversions, are rapidly expanding along- who are committed to each other and to the chil- side the practice of contraception. In recent times, dren arising from their permanent union. we have witnessed an unparalleled countermand- It is remarkable how much consternation it ing of the life-giving dimension of the sexual act causes today to point out what has long been Many of us have probably heard single women through the acceptance of non-complementary obvious, namely, that sex and marriage must be talking among themselves about men, where forms of bodily union including homosexual and integrally connected, and that in the final analysis, one of them ends up saying, “That guy, he’s just lesbian sex, oral sex and anal sex. A very signifi- marriage must remain the unique and exclu- a pervert – he’s only interested in sex.” When cant jump of 19 percent in approval over the past sive setting for human sexual activity. Through women detect that a man’s focus has become the 12 years for “gay or lesbian relations” was high- matrimonial consent, man and woman deliver pursuit of pleasure, and that unbridled sex has lighted in the same 2013 Gallup poll. and accept the exclusive and perpetual bond that become an end in itself, they tend instinctively to Culturally, sex is subtly changing into a casual allows them to carry out acts apt in themselves for back away. Women often intuitively understand encounter subject to one’s own manipulation and the procreation of offspring. that sex can’t be reduced to mere pleasure without determination, with pleasure serving as its central The obvious corollary is that sexual relations hurting both individuals involved, and negating of any kind in a non-marital context will invari- other important goods, like love, family, children ably be immoral, including forms of pre- and and marriage. ...marriage is increasingly extra-marital sex and the use of pornography and It becomes a “perversion” when we attempt masturbation. to redirect sex into something of our own speci- coming to be understood as Indeed, it is imperative today that we work to fications, refocusing it into a form of worldly re-connect the gratification of the sexual urge pleasure-seeking and self-satisfaction. Sigmund “an emotional union with the beautiful sharing of life between man Freud, whom no one could accuse of prudery, for the sake of adult “ and woman in matrimony. The deep-seated sex recognized the basic features of a perversion in instinct moves men and women to embrace great the sexual realm when he declared, “The com- satisfaction that is sacrifices, such as are required in marriage and mon characteristic of all perversions… is that procreation, for the fulfillment of this remarkable they have abandoned reproduction as their aim. served by mutually human drive. We are challenged today, like never We term sexual activity perverse when it has re- before, to step away courageously from sexual nounced the aim of reproduction and follows the agreeable sexual play” perversions in all their destructive and ever-ex- pursuit of pleasure as an independent goal.” panding forms, and to return to an ordered vision No age has ever sought to abandon the re- engine and rationale. Put simply, it is degenerat- of sexuality within marriage, directed to the productive aim of sexual activity as much as our ing into a new reality before our eyes, cut out of authentic good of individuals and society. own. This is particularly manifest as our society the whole cloth of perversion, with the promo- Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doc- yields to the seductive siren call of contraception, tion of sexual activity in ways that are powerfully torate in neuroscience from Yale and did post-doc- broadly encouraging the separation of sexual at odds with its proper context and purpose. toral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese intimacy from procreation. Sex has a unique bonding or cementing power of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of Edu- A 2013 Gallup poll reported that 91 percent between a man and a woman, because the sexual cation at The National Catholic Bioethics Center in believed birth control to be morally acceptable. instinct is clearly bound up with the whole emo- Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org. Professor Robert George of Princeton University tional, affective and interpersonal life of man and has noted that marriage is increasingly coming woman. Given this fact, real interpersonal harms Calendar of Events Dec. 21 Sr. Nancy Miller, OSB Dec. 19, 1978 Rev. Herman Schweitzer, C.PP.S. UPCOMING EVENTS Dec. 22 Sr. Delores Heidt, OSB Dec. 20, 1971 Rev. John Martin, C.PP.S. Fr. Jacques Philippe at Spirit of Life and Cathedral Dec. 23 Rev. Jared Johnson Dec. 20, 1943 Rev. Eugene Woerdehoff The Church of Spirit of Life (Mandan) and the Cathedral of Dec. 24 Deacon Dennis Dean Dec. 22, 1905 Rev. Patrick Cassidy the Holy Spirit (Bismarck) are collaboratively offering Advent Dec. 25 Bishop David Kagan Dec. 24, 1992 Msgr. Aloysius J. Galowitsch parish missions featuring Fr. Jacques Philippe. The spiritual Dec. 26 Sr. Grace Dahmus, OSB Dec. 24, 1940 Rev. Raphael Knapp, OSB writings of Fr. Philippe have sold over 400,000 copies in 18 Dec. 27 Rev. Raymond Dietlein, OSB Dec. 25, 1991 Rev. Michael Mullner languages and cover topics such as prayer, interior free- Dec. 28 Sr. Brigid McLean, OSB Dec. 26, 2000 Rev. Blaine Cook Dec. 29 Rev. Gary Benz dom and peace of heart. At Spirit of Life, he will speak on Dec. 26, 1992 Rev. Gerard J. Finnegan “Searching For and Maintaining Peace” from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Dec. 30 Sr. Marie Hunkler, OSB Dec. 31 Rev. Corey Nelson Dec. 26, 1925 Rev. Vincent Wiget, OSB Dec. 9-11 (childcare will be provided). At Cathedral, he will Dec. 27, 2006 Rev. Theodore Gustin speak on “Marital Enrichment based on the Beatitudes” from Dec. 27, 1923 Rev. Jerome Hunt, OSB 7–9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 and 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, PLEASE REMEMBER OUR Dec. 27, 1985 Rev. Stanley Sticka, OSB Dec. 14 (pre-registration encouraged by Dec. 11). He will Dec. 28, 1958 Rev. Hilary Hill, OSB also speak at Cathedral on the topic of prayer from 7-8:15 DECEASED CLERGY ON THE Dec. 30, 2011 Rev. Thomas E. Kramer p.m. Dec. 15-17. (Childcare will be provided during evening Dec. 30, 1959 Rev. Michael Baumgarten, OSB sessions only.) For more information and to pre-register, ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR DEATH Dec. 1, 2001 Rev. Joseph Allen Dec. 30, 1955 Rev. William J. Manning contact Deb Martinek, 701-222-2259 or dmartinek@cathe- Dec. 1, 2007 Deacon Melvin Berg Dec. 31, 1915 Rev. Stephen Stenger, OSB dralparish.com. Dec. 1, 2005 Rev. William Dougherty, C.PP.S. Dec. 1, 1945 Rev. Theophilus Eisele PRAY FOR THE PRIESTS, Dec. 1, 1970 Rev. Joseph Hiller, C.PP.S. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Dec. 1, 1991 Rev. Leo Weigel, C.PP.S. DEADLINE: The Dakota Catholic Action is published monthly RELIGIOUS AND DEACONS Dec. 2, 1995 Rev. Evaristus B. Olberding, C.PP.S. except for July. Material deadline is noon the first Friday of SERVING OUR DIOCESE Dec. 5, 2006 Rev. Arnold Meiring, C.PP.S. the month for the following months’ publication (ex: first Fri- Dec. 7, 1927 Rev. Idelphonse Peche, OSB day in January for the February issue of the DCA). Recurring Dec. 1 Seminarian Jarad Wolf or ongoing events must be submitted each time they occur Dec. 2 Rev. Joseph Antony Dec. 8, 1989 Rev. Armour R. Roberts to be included. Dec. 3 Deacon Lynn Clancy Dec. 9, 1954 Rev. Bonaventure Hansen, OSB Dec. 4 Rev. Anthony Baker, OSB Dec. 10, 1991 Rev. Thomas Chambers ACCEPTED MATERIAL: Brief notices of upcoming events Dec. 5 Sr. Mary Walker, OSB Dec. 10, 2011 Deacon Peter Hoffman hosted by diocesan parishes and institutions. Items are Dec. 6 Sr. Madonna Wagendorf, OSB Dec. 11, 1934 Rev. Alphonse Miller, C.PP.S. published on a space available basis. Dec. 7 Rev. Joseph Evinger Dec. 11, 1971 Rev. Werner J. Rademacher Dec. 8 Sr. Ruth Fox, OSB Dec. 11, 1920 Rev. Victor Sommer SUBMITTED ITEMS MUST INCLUDE: Dec. 9 All Lay Ministers Dec. 12, 1975 Rev. Paul Kolling, OSB For consideration each event must be listed individually and Dec. 10 Rev. Raymond Aydt Dec. 12, 1916 Rev. Albert Lacombe include: Dec. 11 Deacon David Crane Dec. 15, 2004 Rev. Peter Kramer *Time and date of event Dec. 12 Rev. Hugo Blotsky OSB Dec. 15, 1956 Rev. Joseph Vytisk *Full event description including related times Dec. 13 Sr. Elizabeth Rose Muscha, SMP Dec. 16, 1924 Rev. Emil Bubik *Complete address of event venue Dec. 14 Sr. Annella Gardner, OSB Dec. 16, 1997 Rev. Charles Meyer, C.PP.S. *Contact information of individual responsible for submitted Dec. 15 Seminarian Scott Lefor material Dec. 16 Rev. Thomas Graffsgaard Dec. 17, 1947 Rev. Michael Hiltner Dec. 17 Seminarians and Religious in Formation Dec. 17, 1927 Rev. Martin Schmitt, OSB Dec. 17, 1977 Rev. Arthur Soukup, OSB E-mail: [email protected] Dec. 18 Rev. Paul Becker Mail: DCA Calendar, PO Box 1137, Dec. 19 Deacon Robert Dangel Dec. 17, 1981 Rev. William Wigger Bismarck, ND 58502-1137 Dec. 20 Bro. Jacob Deiss, OSB Dec. 18, 1972 Rev. Adolph Pribyl DAKOTA ATHOLIC CTION CVolume 72, Number 11 The Catholic Voice for theA Diocese of Bismarck December 2013

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