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USCCB releases annual report on Child and Youth TheVol. LV, No. 4 DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD—CAPEMir GIRARDEAU, MISSOURIr rJune 14, 2019 Protection, p. 2 One Church, East to West: Loving Jesus, Serving Jesus, Sharing Jesus US bishops authorize reporting

Catholic School Spotlight: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pp. 6-7 mechanism for episcopal abuse cases

By Matt Hadro Baltimore, MD

he US bishops voted overwhelmingly this week to authorize a national third-party system for victims confidentially to report Tcases of abuse by bishops in violation of Vos estis lux mundi. “I think it’s obvious to me, and hopefully, I think, to all of us, that The Catechism victim-survivors are a priority to all of us,” said Abp. Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, in brief Vice President of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), during delib- erations June 12 on the reporting system at the bishops’ Spring General Assembly Life in Christ: The in Baltimore, MD. Ninth Commandment “When that situation happens,” he 2531 said to the bishops of cases of reported Purity of heart will enable abuse, “I think that every single one of us us to see God: it enables is going to be very attentive to the needs US BISHOPS MEET IN BALTIMORE—The US Conference of Catholic Bishops as- us even now to see things and healing process of victim-survivors. sembled in Baltimore June 10-14. (Catholic News Agency) according to God. So I think this system will help us to pre- cisely make sure that anyone who suffers the bishops also voted to authorize up- At a press conference shortly after abuse is going to be taken care of.” dates to the proposed reporting system the discussion, Bp. Michael Burbidge The bishops met for the second day to comply with the new document. The of Arlington acknowledged that the of their annual spring meeting Wednes- updates are set to be approved by the reporting system needs to be widely day, during which they voted to autho- administrative committee in meetings publicized, saying, “it’s our job to make it rize the third-party reporting system, in this fall. well-known.” addition to approving a set of proposed For instance, as the document di- Among the other votes the bishops strategic priorities for their upcoming rected allegations of abuse by bishops to took June 12 were expressing unanimous 2021-24 Strategic Plan. be sent to metropolitans, any confidential support for the cause for canonization The priorities, the fruit of consulta- reporting system would need to reflect of Irving C. Houle, a father of five from tions with the body of bishops, five of this by routing allegations to the regional Michigan who appeared to bear the their standing committees, and their metropolitan, not just to the apostolic stigmata. Bishop John Francis Doerfler National Advisory Committee, help de- nuncio, thus requiring a more complex of Marquette, who delivered the pre- termine where the bishops will choose to and expansive reporting system. The sentation on Houle’s sanctity, as well as focus the most time and resources in that violations to be considered would also be Archbishop Sample and Bishop Thomas time frame. those outlined in Vos estis, not those in Paprocki of Springfield in Illinois, attested The proposed priorities, which the US Bishops’ Code of Conduct. to Houle’s virtue. passed by a vote of 213 to 8, with four The bishops discussed other de- “Irving can serve as an example abstentions, were: “Evangelization: Form tails of the system, including advertis- of holiness for the ordinary guy,” Bp. a joyful band of missionary disciples”; ing the phone number and Website for Doerfler said. “The extraordinary gifts of “Life and dignity of the human person: confidential reporting, the procedure healing and the stigmata are further indi- Serve the common good as the leaven in for contacting civil authorities and the cations of how God chooses the humble a free society”; “Protect and heal God’s metropolitan, the role of the third-party and the lowly as his instruments.” children: Restore integrity, foster virtue”; vendor, care for victims, and jurisdiction Bishop Paprocki also revealed his “Vocations: Equip all Christ’s disciples for for considering an abuse allegation. intention to establish a shrine to Fr. mission.” Additionally, the bishops voted to Augustus Tolton in Quincy, IL, where Fr. The reporting system that the bish- have the system activated by May 31, Tolton is buried. Pope Francis declared Fr. ops approved will feature options for vic- 2020. Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago Tolton a Venerable June 12, an acknowl- tims to report abuse by phone or Online. emphasized the need for prompt action, edgement that he lived a life of heroic saying, “We need this up and running as virtue.

The next issue of The Mirror Confidential reporting system soon as possible.” The bishops also overwhelmingly will be June 28, 2019. In September 2018, the bishops’ Archbishop Alexander Sample of approved a new translation of the Revised Experiencing delayed USPS Executive Committee proposed a third- Portland in Oregon said that in the in- National Directory for the Formation, delivery? Sign up to receive the diocesan newspaper via Email party reporting mechanism, but after the terim, people need to know that they can Ministry and Life of Permanaent Deacons in digital format: Contact Angie publication of Vos estis lux mundi, the still send allegations of abuse directly to in the United States, as well as the ICEL Toben at (417) 866-0841, or motu proprio of Pope Francis in response metropolitans. In Missouri, the Metropol- Gray Book of the Ordination of a Bishop, Email: [email protected]. to the recent crisis of clergy sexual abuse, itan See is the Archdiocese of St. Louis. of Priests, and of Deacons. ©CNA 2 The Mirror NATIONAL NEWS June 14, 2019 2018 annual report on the protection of children and young people Washington New resource highlights steps to he US Conference of Catho- lic Bishops’ Secretariat of confront clergy sex abuse Child and Youth Protection This Website reinforces the has released its 2018 Annual importance of prevention, pro- TReport—“Findings and Recommenda- tection, and accountability in tions on the Implementation of the response to the ongoing work Charter for the Protection of Children to eradicate clergy sexual abuse. and Young People.” Browse through the layers of The report is based on the the Holy Father’s Motu Proprio, audit findings of StoneBridge Busi- the 2002 Charter for the Protec- ness Partners, a specialty consulting tion of Children and Young firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, People and its progress, as well which provides forensic, internal, and as the new reforms discussed in compliance audit services to leading Baltimore. Learn more at organizations nation-wide, including the Diocese of Springfield-Cape usccbprevention.org Girardeau. A survey on allegations conduct- provided by CARA’s annual survey allegations were unsubstantiated as of eparchies and collected data from 122 ed by the Center for Applied Research shows that more than nine in 10 al- June 30, 2018. Three were categorized others. in the Apostolate (CARA) is also in- leged offenders (92 percent) identified as “unable to be proven” and inves- All dioceses/eparchies were cluded as part of the report. The 2018 during the survey year were deceased, tigations were still in process for six found compliant except for the report for audit year July 1, 2017— already removed from ministry, al- of the allegations as of June Diocese of Lincoln, who was June 30, 2018 states that 1,385 adults ready laicized, or missing. Most abuse 30, 2018. For the remaining found non-compliant with came forward with 1,455 allegations. reported occurred between 1960 and seven allegations involving Article 7 of the Charter. Compared to 2017, the number of 1990, with a peak in the 1970s. minors, two were referred to Three eparchies did not allegations has increased significantly Twenty-six new allegations in- a religious order, two were Most abuse participate including the due to the additional allegations re- volving current minors were reported reported as unknown clerics, reported Eparchy of St. Mary Queen ceived in five New York State dioceses during the audit period. As of June and three were not claims occurred of Peace, the Eparchy of St. as a result of the implementation of 30, 2018, three were substantiated of sexual abuse, but were Peter the Apostle, and the their Independent Reconciliation and and the clergy were removed from boundary violations. between Eparchy of Phoenix. Compensation programs. ministry. These allegations came During the audit period, 1960 and The Committee on the Additional data on allegations from three different dioceses. Seven dioceses and eparchies pro- 1990, with Protection of Children and vided outreach and support Young People continues to to 472 victims/survivors and a peak in emphasize that the audit and their families who reported the 1970s. maintaining zero-tolerance US Bishops approve the revised passage during this audit period. policies are two important Continued support was pro- tools in the Church’s broader on the death penalty for the USCCA vided to 1,542 victims/survi- program of creating a culture vors and their families who of protection and healing Baltimore reported abuse in prior audit periods. that exceeds the requirements of the Support may include counseling, Charter. he US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) spiritual assistance, support groups, This is the 16th such report approved the revised passage on the death pen- and other social services. since 2002 when the US Conference alty for the US Catholic Catechism for Adults The report also notes the ongo- of Catholic Bishops approved the (USCCA). ing work of the Church in continu- Charter for the Protection of Children TThe full body of bishops approved the revised ing the call to ensure the safety of and Young People, making a promise passage by a vote of 194 to 8 with 3 abstentions at their Spring General children and vulnerable adults. In to protect and a pledge to heal. Assembly taking place in Baltimore, June 11-14. 2018, over 2.6 million background The full Annual Report can be On Aug. 2, 2018, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith re- checks were conducted on Church found here: http://www.usccb.org/ leased the Holy Father’s revision to the teaching on the death penalty in clerics, employees, and volunteers. issues-and-action/child-and-youth- the universal Catechism of the Catholic Church (no. 2267). In response, In addition, in 2018 over 2.6 mil- protection/child-abuse-prevention/ the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis of the USCCB pre- lion adults and 3.9 million children upload/2018-CYP-Annual-Report.pdf pared a new section on the death penalty for the US Catholic Catechism and youth have also been trained on The Charter for the Protection for Adults (USCCA). how to identify the warning signs of Children and Young People can be Following collaboration with the Committee on Doctrine, they of abuse and how to report those found here: www.usccb.org/charter. placed the revised statement on the death penalty for the USCCA before signs, these include persons trained Additional information on the body of Bishops for approval by two thirds of the members, with in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape diocesan requirements can be found subsequent recognitio from the Holy See. Girardeau. here: The revised statement on the death penalty would replace the cur- Regarding Charter Compliance, http://www.usccb.org/about/ rent text in the USCCA (pp. 394-395). ©TM the report noted the following: communications/bishops-resources/ StoneBridge Business Partners, upload/cyp-norms-bulletin-insert.pdf the auditor, visited 72 dioceses/ ©USCCB

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Protecting children: COME, AND YOU WILL SEE Warning signs of potential abusers Bp. Edward M. Rice By Drew Dillingham Thus, the entire city was saved from the rules. destruction. In some cases, these warning veryone knows the story of the To me, this story has two cen- signs are not reported due to fear, our Bishop Rice was in Baltimore prophet Jonah. He is com- tral themes. First, we must always be own biases in favor of adults who this week at the meeting of the manded by God to prophesy attentive to true warning signs and be we couldn’t imagine as offenders or US Conference of Catholic Bish- to Nineveh, home of one of Is- willing to react to them. Though they because of the perceived problems ops. His column, “Come, and Erael’s greatest enemies. Despite receiv- were sinful, the people of Nineveh reporting these behaviors would cre- You Will See,” will return in the ing God’s commission to save 120,000 recognized the sign of God’s mercy ate for the Church, the offender, or next edition of The Mirror. people from destruction, he instead and they repented, ultimately pre- ourselves. The person left out of the chooses to flee on a ship, is thrown venting the destruction of their city. equation in these situations is the overboard by its sailors and ends up Second, we cannot allow our fears to child who could be abused. in the mouth of a great fish or whale. prevent us from doing what is right. Today, if you noticed warning Many fears could have caused Out of fear, Jonah tried to hide from signs of abuse or grooming behaviors, Jonah to flee—for example, fear of his responsibilities. Thankfully God how would you react? Overall, as a persecution from his fellow country- intervened, but if he had not, Jonah’s Church and as individuals, would we men for helping an enemy or his own fear would have led to the destruction behave more like Jonah or the people fear of helping a nation he despised. of the Ninevites. of Nineveh? Does it take being swal- Public Calendar Some commentators also remark These two themes are why lowed by a whale to respond to God’s about his fear of undertaking such a this story came to my mind as we will, or despite being sinners, will we Wed., June 19 Meeting of Youth monumental and generally undesir- discussed in class, this week at the immediately recognize a devastat- Endowment Committee, able task—imagine being appointed Gregorian, the potential warning ing threat and take action in these The Catholic Center, to confront your nation’s greatest signs and “grooming behaviors” of situations before it is too late? If you Springfield enemy and asking them to repent or sexual offenders. Research shows notice these behaviors, it is impor- Thu., June 20 Staff Mass & Director’s face destruction! there are certain behaviors, if exhib- tant to keep your children away from meeting, The Catholic Nevertheless, the threat of dying ited by adults such as teachers, priests, those who exhibit them, report the Center, Springfield; in the belly of a fish at the bottom of coaches or relatives, that could be individuals behaving inappropriately Knights of Columbus the sea changes Jonah’s mind, and warning signs or grooming behaviors to your diocese, and if appropriate, Greater Ozarks Chapter after praying for God’s help, Jonah for potential child sexual abuse. Some to law enforcement as well. When it Meeting, The Catholic ends up on the shores of Nineveh of these behaviors include: taking comes to warning signs, we must be- Center, Springfield anyway. God again commands Jonah personal vacations and trips with chil- have more like the Ninevites and less to prophesy to the people and this dren; allowing children to often be in like Jonah in order to prevent abuse. Fri., June 21 Missouri’s Child and Youth time Jonah accepts. After only “a his/her personal living quarters; giv- ©USCCB Protection leadership single day’s walk announcing, ‘Forty ing lavish gifts to children; violating meeting, The Catholic days more and Nineveh shall be physical boundaries with children; Drew Dillingham is the coordinator Center, Springfield overthrown,’ the people of Nineveh having countless photos of children; for resources and special projects with the Sat., June 22 Mass for Immigrants, St. believed God; they proclaimed a fast making sexually suggestive remarks to Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection 7 p.m. Cecilia Parish, Kennett, and all of them, great and small, children; giving alcohol and/or drugs at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops MO put on sackcloth” (Jonah 3:4-5). to minors; allowing children to break in Washington, DC. Sun., June 23 Feast of Corpus Christi 1 p.m. Procession, St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau Mon., June 24 Healing Mass, St. Michael Bishop issues pastoral appointments effective in July 7 p.m. the Archangel Parish, Fredericktown, MO Springfield America Youth Girardeau. It was Tue., June 25 Novena, Mount Grace Conferences on reported earlier Convent, St. Louis, MO that Fr. Alexan- the campus of Wed., June 26 Dinner/Mass for Blessing Bishop Edward M. Rice der Nwagwu has Missouri State 5 p.m. of Camp St. Vincent, been assigned as recently announced University, Camp Re-NEW-All, Chaplain to Saint the following pastoral Springfield, July Fredericktown, MO 13-21. In the fall, Francis Medi- assignments Kirchner will join cal Center, Cape Thu., June 27 Mass at Camp St. Vincent, classmate Belken Rev. Mr. Kirchner Girardeau. Ad- Fr. Nwagwu 9 a.m. Camp Re-NEW-All, Transitional deacons and return to his ditionally, Father Fredericktown, MO he summer assignment for studies and for- Nwagwu will Sun., June 30 Sr. Frances Wessel, SSND, Rev. Mr. mation at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary serve as Sacramental Priest for Catho- 2 p.m. 60th Jubilee Mass & Daniel in St. Louis. lic Campus Ministry on the SEMO reception, St. Joseph the Belken is campus in Cape Girardeau. Effective Worker Parish, Ozark, MO; Ta deacon in Im- July 2, 2019, Fr. Associate 5:30 p.m. 50th anniversary Mass & maculate Con- Andrew Wil- pastors & dinner, St. Peter, Apostle ception Parish, liams has been chaplain Mission Church, Stockton, New Madrid, and appointed as As- Father MO Sacred Heart Par- Brian Straus is sociate Pastor of ish, in Caruthers- Holy Trinity Par- Thu., July 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY Rev. Mr. Belken appointed As- ville. Following sociate Pastor of ish, Springfield, The Catholic Center closed a 30-day retreat, St. Vincent de and St. Joseph the Sat., July 6 Mass, Our Lady of the Belken will return to his studies Worker Parish, Paul Parish, in Fr. Williams 5 p.m. Lake Parish, Branson, MO and formation at Kenrick-Glennon Fr. Straus in Ozark. Father Cape Girardeau, Wed., July 10 Dinner/Mass for Blessing Seminary in St. Louis. Reverend Mr. Williams will join effective July 2, 5 p.m. of Camp Smokey, Camp Allen Kirchner is assigned to serve as Fr. Colby Elbert and Fr. Joseph Stover- 2019. He will also be Sacramental Re-NEW-All, Roaring deacon in Sacred Heart Parish, Webb ink in also ministering as Chaplain Priest for Catholic Campus Ministry River State Park, Cassville, City. He will also serve as Liturgy Co- at Springfield Catholic High School. on the campus of Southeast Missouri MO ordinator for the Steubenville Mid- State University (SEMO) in Cape ©TM 4 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS June 14, 2019 The Friends of Saint Francis provides food to elementary students Cape Girardeau, MO summer months. “We have to step in and fill the sing funds raised at The gap for these kids,” Wilferth said. Friends of Saint Francis “And we need to love on them in this annual golf out-ing, The way so they can grow and mature into Friends adopted Jefferson whatever God created them to be.” UElementary School in Cape Girardeau The backpacks are filled with to provide backpacks of food during a variety of canned vegetables, fruit the school year as well as thousands cups, canned soups, chili, saltines, of meals through the summer months spaghetti, cereal, oatmeal, toaster pas- with the Summer Tiger Bites Feeding tries, apple juice, and snack crackers. Program. “We have proven many times Astoundingly 100 percent of stu- that the children who receive the dents at Jefferson Elementary School backpacks are much more alert and meet the qualifications to receive focused because they had this food,” free meals during the school year. Jamie Jones, Jefferson Elementary With the backpack program, students Parent Liaison, said. “I’m so thankful receive food to take home to ensure because we could not do this without they have meals every weekend. Saint Francis.” Jimmy Wilferth, Vice President A volunteer from The Friends de- of Foundation and Marketing at Saint livers the backpacks to the school ev- HANDPRINT ARTWORK—Members of The Friends of Saint Francis and Ja- Francis Healthcare System, said that ery Thursday during the school year. mie Jones, Jefferson Elementary Parent Liaison (center), posed with handprint the need does not stop just because The kids go home with a backpack artwork made by Jefferson Elementary students. The Friends of Saint Francis school is out for the weekend and every Friday. The names of children have adopted Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau to provide back- are not la-beled on any bags. Teach- packs of food during the school year as well as thousands of meals through the ers receive lists of who should receive summer months with the Summer Tiger Bites Feeding Program. (Submitted photo) a bag and distribute the bags to the Follow Pope Francis children as they leave school. with The Friends. He says seeing the truly a ministry,” Bandermann said. Ryan Bandermann, Manager children’s faces when he distributes “We touch many lives each and every on Twitter @Pontifex and Physical Therapist in Outpatient the backpacks is very fulfilling. day within these walls, however our Rehabilitation Services, volunteers “Our work at Saint Francis is ministry extends much farther than that. Being able to serve our community in this way, especially children, is exactly what being the hands and Please join Bishop Edward M. Rice as he offers feet of Christ is all about. We are com- manded by Christ to take care of these Masses of Healing individuals and I am honored to work for the Church in Southern Missouri as the faithful come together for an organization that understands Supporting & Inspiring One Another in Healing Broken Hearts, that.” Burdens of Pain, and Promises of Grace in light of the sex abuse crisis. Last summer, The Friends provided more than 67,000 meals for Mon., June 24, at 7 p.m. Jefferson students and their families through the Tiger Bites Summer Feed- St. Michael the Archangel Church, Fredericktown, MO ing Program. For 10 weeks, boxes of food worth $100 were given to Mon., August 26, at 7 p.m. families who typically depend on St. Mary Church, West Plains, MO school lunches and the backpack A listening session will be held with Bp. Rice after each liturgy. program. The Friends is once again providing the Tiger Bites Summer Feeding Program through funds raised at The Friends of Saint Francis Golf Tournament. Golf tournament in August The golf tournament is a four- person scramble, and features 18 holes of golf, lunch and lots of fun and prizes. Hole #18 is dedicated to Ken Hayden. It will be held at Dal- housie Golf Club on Fri., Aug. 16. The Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1-800-392-3738 or 844-CAN-TELL rain date is Fri., Aug. 23. For more Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 1-800-392-0210 information, visit foundation.sfmc. Para Reportar abuso, llame a la línea de abuso infantil de Missouri: 1-800-392-3738 or 844-CAN-TELL net or call (573) 331-5133. Línea Directa de Abuso y Negligencia para Adultos : 1-800-392-0210 Saint Francis Healthcare System To report abuse by a Church representative also contact any of the following: is guided by its mission to provide a William Holtmeyer, Jr., MS, NCC, LPC, CEAP ministry of healing, wellness, quality, Director of Child and Youth Protection and love inspired by our faith in Jesus [email protected], (417) 866-0841 Christ. Founded by Franciscan Sisters in 1875, its priority remains the same: or utilize the “TIPS” Online reporting portal at www.dioscg.org serve all who enter with dignity, compassion and joy. ©TM June 14, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mirror 5

Bishop Edward M. Rice invites you to the Announcements Corpus Christi Procession Parishes and organizations are invited to submit notices of future events Sunday, June 23, 2019 to be printed in the Announcements. They will be printed on a space-available basis. There is no fee.

Belleville, IL—The National Shrine of Our Springfield—The Followers of Francis Lady of the Snows will host a Fall retreat “Joy Fraternity will meet, Sat., June 29, beginning for the Journey,” sponsored by the Victorious with lunch at noon (optional), then at 1 p.m. Missionaries, Fri., Oct. 19-Sun., Oct. 21, at in the day chapel at Holy Trinity Parish. If the shrine Visitor’s Center. Retreat leader, Dan you would like information about the Secular Frachey, currently serves as Program Director Franciscans or our fraternity, contact Farah of the Chiara Center, a place of Franciscan spiri- Diel, Formation Director, (417) 268-5887, or tuality in Springfield, IL. Cost for the weekend [email protected]. is $175, which includes six meals, two nights lodging, snacks, and handouts; commuter: Springfield—Volunteers are needed for $115; Sat. and Sun. only: $70 (includes lunch the pro-life information booth at the Ozark and dinner). Pre-registration required. To learn Empire Fair, July 25-Aug. 3. Three shifts (3 ½ more, or to register for this program, call the hrs each). Entry tickets provided. Booth theme VM National Office at (618) 394-6281. A this year is “”Our Children…Our Future. NO printable registration form is available Online at Children…NO Future. Life is Worth Living.” Booth www.vmusa.org. training and distribution of tickets will be Mon., July 22, 7 p.m., at The Library Station. Guest Cape Girardeau—Saint Francis Health- speaker Susan Kline, Executive Director of MO care System and the University of Missouri’s Right to Life, will speak on current state and Ellis Fleschel Cancer Center are partnering to national issues. For more information, contact bring the mobile mammography van, or “Mamm Carl Schimek, (417) 725-9444. Around the diocese: Van,” to southeast Missouri. The free screen- Leopold: St. John Parish, 5 p.m. ings are funded by Saint Francis Foundation’s Springfield—St. Joseph Parish will hold Oran: Guardian Angel Parish, 11 a.m., (after 10:00am Mass). Pink Up™ campaign for breast cancer awareness its annual Garage Sale and Bake Sale Fri., July Springfield: St. Joseph Parish, 11:30 a.m., (after 10:30am Mass). and are available to uninsured or under-insured 12-Sat., July 13, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., in the par- All are invited. women and men. The unit is a high-tech mobile ish hall at 1121 N. Campbell. Household items, mammography unit from MU Health Care with furniture, garden produce, baked goods. Lunch certified medical staff from Saint Francis available for purchase: taco salad and more. Healthcare. The van will stop at the following locations: Mon., July 15, 1-5 p.m., at Saint Francis Health Center, Dexter, MO; Tue., July 16, 8 a.m.-noon, and 1-5 p.m., at Ferguson Medical Group, East Prairie, MO; Wed., July 17, 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 Schedule p.m., Doniphan Family Safe environment in-service opportunities will be held at the following locations: Care, Doniphan, MO; Thu., DioSCG @DioSCG Wed., June 19 July 18, 8 a.m.-noon, A BIG thank you to the Knights of 6-9 p.m...... St. Eustachius, Portageville Farmington Physician Columbus Council #698 Ladies Auxiliary Sat., June 22 8:30-11:30 a.m. . . . .St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Springfield Associates, Farmington, for hosting a baby shower for the precious Thu., June 27 6-9 p.m. MO. For more information mothers and babies of LifeHouse Crisis ...... St. Mary, Pierce City or to register, please call Maternity Home program! Sat., June 29 9 a.m.-12-noon . . . .Christ the King, Bunker (573) 331-5111. Tue., July 16 6-9 p.m. Your continued support of the ministry ...... St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau

happening every single day at LifeHouse and Sat., July 20 9 a.m.-12-noon . . . . Springfield— St. Joseph, Springfield the work of CCSOMO is transforming the lives Fri., Aug. 2 1-4 p.m. Perpetual Adoration of so many! Thank you for making a difference! ...... The Catholic Center, Springfield in Holy Trinity Parish, Sat., Aug. 3 8:30-11:30 a.m. . . . .The Catholic Center, Springfield Springfield, needs weekly Tue., Aug. 6 6-9 p.m...... St. Joseph, Scott City adorers to fill slots on Wed., Aug. 7 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, 12 a.m.-1 . . . .St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Springfield Sat., Aug. 10 a.m., and 1 a.m.-2 a.m., 9 a.m.-12-noon . . . .Sacred Heart, Willow Springs and Thursdays 3 a.m.-4 Sun., Aug. 11 1-4 p.m...... St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Springfield a.m. For more informa- Mon., Aug. 26 3-6 p.m...... Our Lady of the Lake, Branson tion or to sign up, please Thu., Sept. 5 6-9 p.m. call Diane Hoy (417) ...... St. Teresa, Glennonville 860-7134, or Sandy Mon., Sept. 9 1-4 p.m...... The Catholic Center, Springfield Hopper, (417) 270- Tue., Sept. 10 6-9 p.m...... St. Ambrose, Chaffee 7271. If you are unable Sat., Sept. 14 9 a.m.-12-noon . . . .St. Vincent de Paul, Cape Girardeau to participate, please Wed., Sept. 18 consider making a dona- 6-9 p.m...... Springfield Catholic High School tion to keep our candles Pre-registration is necessary; go to www.virtus.org and click on “registration” on the left or burning bright. call your parish/school office for assistance; or call Rosie Francka at The Catholic Center, (417) 866-0841; or Email her at [email protected]. Participants must be present for the entire training. Training sessions are for adults only. Schedules may be found on the diocesan events calendar at www.dioscg.org, or at www.virtus.org. 6 The Mirror SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT June 14, 2019

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, Springfield, MO

t is a unique experience to be a be financially solvent in a largely “Our students are grounded in faith, God-given spiritual, cognitive, physi- Catholic school in southwest Mis- non-Catholic area of the state,” said academics, and service,” Hall said. cal, and emotional endowments,” the Isouri. St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catho- Dr. Cheryl Hall, principal. “We are “Parents, teachers and the parish school community is rooted in the lic School is part of a strong Catholic a strong mission diocese and our community train students to be not belief that “to whom much is given, presence within an area system schools are good financial stewards only disciples of tomorrow but also of much is expected.” Every student has known as Springfield Catholic Schools by way of buying power for school the here and now.” gifts to offer and is valued. Students (SCS). This system is comprised of needs. Each of the three K-8 buildings are encouraged to look through and three elementary schools, one high follow the same curriculum, same “We believe that every child should live through the lens of faith, love, school, and four supporting parishes. policies, same SCS system rules, but be nurtured and educated within the charity, and hope as they grow in their Each of the four churches pay 53 each school is different by location, boundaries of our Catholic Faith and own personal relationship with Christ. percent of the gross intake of the climate, and culture, all rooted in the that all students and staff are cre- plate back into the school system by richness of the faith.” ated by God, who values uniqueness, “Our dedicated staff continues to way of financial support. Each parish love, compassion, and service to each grow and model the latest in teaching priest and one lay person from each St Elizabeth Ann Seton, aka SEAS, is other,” Hall said. “Because we believe techniques while maintaining a strong of those four schools make up the comprised of one class of each Pre- each student has been endowed with and solid educational foundation school board. 3, Pre-K, 1-8th grade, and currently unique talents and gifts, we work to upon which our students will build serves approximately 235 students. engage our students in strong com- their futures,” Hall said. “We integrate “The system allows our schools to munity service projects as well as our Catholic Christian faith in all that intensive academic rigor. We continu- we do and say. At any given time, you ally look for ways to blend the natural will find our students providing ser- world with our students’ experience, vice to the parish and community.” both within the building and within the community.” One of the big fundraisers at SEAS is for LifeHouse Crisis Maternity Center Having as its motto: “St. Elizabeth Ann in October. A ministry under the um- Seton School strives to be a car- brella of services offered by Catholic ing, disciplined learning community Charities of Southern Missouri, stu- in which the partnership of Church, dents have a race by class to see who school, and home nurtures and chal- can fill their baby bottles with change lenges students as they develop their

Pre-K through eighth grade 235 students.

Pastor: Msgr. Thomas E. Reidy SERVICE—Students of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School joined Bishop Principal: Cheryl Hall Edward M. Rice at Eden Village, a micro-home concept village for disabled homeless, which was the beneficiary of the Bishop’s Youth Lenten Challenge in 2018. (The Mirror)

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TRIKE-A-THON—The “littles” at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Springfield, hold an annual Trike-A-Thon to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Pictured with the youth is Sr. Cecilia Ann Rezac, MS, Director of Springfield Catholic Schools. (Submitted photo)

on a unit regarding economics. Stu- “We hope that if you are ever in dents have to see me, ‘Mayor Hall,’ Springfield, MO, you will stop by and to get approval for their business say, ‘Hello,’” Hall said. “Let us show licenses,” Hall said. “The students you the wonderful school we have in must earn or pay back their ‘loans’ to SEAS.” ©TM the fastest over the course of the their parents. Students make and sell month. The Student Council will then crafts and food to the entire school. present a check at St. Anne Campus, At the end of the ‘business’ day, all where LifeHouse is along with the ad- profits from the businesses are do- ministrative offices of CCSOMO. They nated in conjunction with the pro- attend Mass in the chapel, take a tour, ceeds from the preschool students, to and enjoy lunch with the Catholic St Jude’s. Last year, the total of both Charities staff. groups enabled the donation to be over $3,500.” “Our staff participates in service work as well. The adults have fed families Every day and in every way, St. at the Ronald McDonald Houses, Elizabeth Ann Seton School strives served meals to the homeless teens to celebrate its personal relation- in Springfield, made ‘no-sew’ baby ship with Christ, the Church, and the blankets and lap blankets for area community. Pregnancy Care centers and nursing homes,” Hall said. “Even our ‘littles’ get in on service by having their annual Trike-A-Thon for St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. They ride their bikes outside with the whole school cheering them on.”

“Also contributing to that fundraiser, our third grade spends a few weeks

BIRTHDAY PARTY—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School students hosted an all-school birthday party for Sr. Ceci- lia Ann Rezac, MS, Director of Spring- field Catholic Schools. Representa- tives of the fourth grade presented Sr. Rezac with a card. (Submitted photo)

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS SPOTLIGHT 8 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS June 14, 2019

McAuley Catholic High School artists 2019 Totus Tuus schedule place in Ozark 7 Art Conference

OZARK 7 ART CONFERENCE—Joplin’s McAuley Catholic High School Date Activity Location art students did well in several categories in the Ozark 7 Art Confer- St. Canera, Neosho ence held March 26 in Cassville, MO. Pictured representing all the win- June 16-21 Parish Program St. Michael the Archangel, ners were Kate Guillen, Lainey Moran, Joe Lupicki, and Aidan Lopez- Fredericktown Brown. Placing in the conference from McAuley included: Handbuilt St. Ann, Carthage Pottery: Second Place, Arthur Vajeepiyanantanon; Sculpture: First June 23-28 Parish Program Place, Molly Hunter, Fourth Place, Arthur Vajeepiyanantanon, Hon- St. Mary, West Plains orable Mention, Lainey Moran; Pastels: Honorable Mention, Aidan June 30-July 6 Holiday break Lopez-Brown; Mixed Media: Second Place, Joe Lupicki; Wheel Pot- tery: Honorable Mention, Kate Guillen; Charcoal Drawing: Honor- Holy Trinity, Aurora able Mention, Lainey Moran, and Gavin Derganc; and Fibers and July 7-12 Parish Program St. Vincent de Paul, Cape Weaving: Second Place, Emma Adams, Third Place, Lainey Moran. Girardeau (Submitted photo) Sacred Heart, Mountain Grove July 14-19 Parish Program Sacred Heart, Dexter Dinner, decompress, Evening of July 19 TBD share the joys First Holy Communion held in Please register through the individual parishes hosting Totus Tuus. Guardian Angel Church Oran, MO

n Sun., May 5, nine students made their First Holy Commu- nion in Guardian Angel Church in Oran, MO. with Fr. Randy Tochtrop, pastor. Their religious instruction was provided by Michelle Priggel (Guardian Angel religion teacher), Sherry OMitchem (Public School Religion teacher), and Fr. Tochtrop.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION— Pictured were: (front) Greta Dittmer and Gianna LeGrand; (second row) Ben Evans, Ava Asmus, Hayden Ramsey, and Mike Evans; (third row) Natalie Ramsey, Lila Peterson, and Delia Evans; (Back row) Sherry Mitchem, Fr. Randy Tochtrop, Ka- trina Kluesner, Principal, Guardian Angel School, and Michelle Prig- gel. (Submitted photo) June 14, 2019 DIOCESAN NEWS The Mirror 9

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Springfield to host Area-wide Catholic Vacation Bible School Sun., June 23-Thu. June 27 6-8:30 p.m.

for students entering grades K-6 (Includes special program for Grades 5-6!)

Volunteers entering grades 7-12 and adults Register by June 10 to be guaranteed a VBS T-shirt! *Also … Adult Faith Formation sessions available during VBS! Questions or to register: contact Freda at (417) 887-6472, ext. 610, or [email protected] We don’t have space to list ALL MARRIED COUPLES & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS all the open Catholic school Are invited to join us for the Annual Diocesan positions in the diocese! Wedding Anniversary Find them at our Website: www.dioscg.org, About, Employment around the Diocese

Celebrations http://dioscg.org/index.php/ employment-around-the-diocese/ AFFIRMING THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Sunday, September 8, 2:30 p.m. St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau

Sunday, September 15, 2:30 p.m. St. Agnes Cathedral, Springfield To properly prepare, we ask that all couples please REGISTER on the diocesan A reception and opportunity for commemorative Website: www.dioscg.org photos with Bishop Rice will follow Mass. All or use the QR code. Or couples celebrating their anniversaries will receive contact Kim Brayman at an Episcopal Blessing, Those celebrating their 25th [email protected] or and 50th will be recognized with a special gift. (417) 866-0841.

Congratulations Congratulations to these priests and deacons celebrating anniversaries in June: Priest Fr. Brian Straus—June 8—1 yr. Fr. Joseph Do Ba Ai—June 6—68 yrs. Deacons Fr. John Gagnepain, CM—June 10—57 yrs. Deacon David Vrooman—June 26—36 yrs. Fr. Francis Wendling, OFM—June 14, 57 yrs. Deacon Alan Bandy—June 21—11 yrs. Fr. Oliver Clavin—June 6—49 yrs. Deacon Walter Biri—June 28—11 yrs. Fr. Peter Morciniec—June 13—49 yrs. Deacon Mathey Fletcher—June 21—11 yrs. Fr. Mitchell Wilk—June 13—49 yrs. Deacon Richard Harden—June 11—8 yrs. Fr. Paul McLoughlin—June 5—48 yrs. Deacon James Darter—June 28—6 yrs. Fr. Mark Binder—June 12—48 yrs. Deacon David Farris—June 29—6 yrs. Fr. Fergus Monaghan—June 12—47 yrs. Deacon Robbie Huff—June 29—6 yrs. Fr. Normand Varone—June 7—44 yrs. Deacon Thomas Schumer—June 29—6 yrs. Fr. William Hodgson—June 2—40 yrs. Holy Trinity presents Fr. Tom Kiefer—June 12—38 yrs. Fr. Michael Casteel—June 8—35 yrs. Fr. Vincent Bertrand—June 6—32 yrs. Leah Darrow • Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Fr. Michael Do Van Quang—June 5—26 yrs. Fr. Patrick Nwokoye—June 7—17 yrs. Darrow is a Catholic youth speaker and formerly America’s Fr. Scott Sunnenberg—June 24—17 yrs. Next Top Model. She challenges her audiences to live their lives Fr. Gregory Tran Vi, CMC—June 3—13 yrs. according to the Gospel and speaks beautifully about her for- Fr. William Hennecke, Jr.—June 1—12 yrs. mer life where fame, beauty, and money were once her passion. Fr. Joseph Weidenbenner—June 15—12 yrs. Admission is free for all students preparing for confirmation. Fr. Mark Hoa Le, CMC—June 6—10 yrs. Fr. Joseph Kelly—June 12—4 yrs. $10/person for all others. (Mass at 5 p.m. & soup and sand- Fr. Chaz Dunn—June 24—3 yrs. wich supper served at 6 p.m.) Fr. Colby Elbert—June 2—2 yrs. Holy Trinity Parish, 2818 E Bennett Springfield, MO 65804 From a grateful Church: (417) 883-3440. Thank you from all the people whose lives you have touched! 10 The Mirror DIOCESAN NEWS/ADVERTISING June 14, 2019

Colvin earns All American award

June 22-June 29

Religious Freedom Week 2019: Strength in Hope In the pilgrimage of this life, hid- den with Christ in God and free from enslavement to wealth, they Tune in to local Catholic Radio around the Diocese aspire to those riches which remain forever and generously dedicate themselves wholly to the advance- K232FF 94.3 FM Cape Girardeau ment of the kingdom of God and to the reform and improvement of the 89.1 FM Dexter & the Bootheel temporal order in a Christian spirit. KHJM NATIONAL SPEECH & DE- Among the trials of this life they BATE—Danielle Colvin, 2019 find strength in hope, convinced KFSS 94.5 FM Joplin graduate of Springfield Cath- that “the sufferings of the present olic High School, recently time are not worthy to be compared earned the National Speech & with the glory to come that will be FM KQOH 91.9 Springfield Debate Association Academic revealed in us” (Rom. 8:18). All American award, recog- —Apostolicam actuositatem, 4 Tune-in: Learn, Live, Grow, Be Inspired nizing academic rigor, com- petitive speech and debate suc- Join us, June 22-29, as we pray, cess, and personal excellence. reflect, and take action on religious (Submitted photo) liberty, both here in this country and abroad. For resources, visit www.usccb.org

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