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Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price conducts a health says ‘fundamental defects’ persist in health bill care listening session June Reconciliation Act. The effect, he The Senate’s 142-page draft of July recess, which could severe- 21 at the White House in Reaction from said, “would provide even less to “is not the faithful way forward,” ly limit debate on the bill or any Washington. “An accept- able health care system religious groups is those in need than the House bill. said a June 22 statement from Sis- amendments. provides access to all, These changes will wreak havoc ter Simone Campbell, a Sister of “This bill is a crass political cal- regardless of their means, strongly negative on low-income families and strug- Social Service who heads the Net- culation carried out by 13 white, and at all stages of life,” gling communities, and must not work Catholic social justice lobby. male senators who are out of Bishop Frank J. Dewane of By Mark Pattison be supported.” “My faith challenges me to heal touch with the realities of millions Venice, Fla., said in a June Catholic News Service “An acceptable health care sys- the sick and care for the widow of ordinary families in every state,” 22 statement. tem provides access to all, regard- and the orphan. This Republican she said. “Democracy works best WASHINGTON — The Senate’s less of their means, and at all stages bill does the opposite,” she said, when there are hearings, debate, Better Care Reconciliation Act of life,” Bishop Dewane said. “Such adding, “We urge a no vote on the and discussion to craft a bill that contains “many of the fundamen- a health care system must protect Better Care Reconciliation Act.” works for everyone, not just a few tal defects” that appeared in the conscience rights, as well as extend “Learning about the proposed senators.” to immigrant families.” deep cuts in Medicaid passed by House-passed American Health Making health care worse Care Act “and even further com- He indicated the Better Care the House of Representatives, the pounds them,” said the bishop who Reconciliation Act at least partially American people looked to the “Ending the Medicaid expan- heads the U.S. ’ Committee succeeds on conscience rights by Senate. Sadly, the Senate plan sion at a slower rate still means on Domestic Justice and Human “fully applying the long-stand- proposes even deeper cuts in Med- that millions of Americans will Development. ing and widely supported Hyde icaid,” said a statement from Larry have their health care coverage The Senate released its health Amendment protections. Full Hyde Couch, director of the Sisters of taken away. Senators who support care reform bill in “discussion protections are essential and must the Good Shepherd’s National Ad- this bill will be voting to take away draft” form June 22. be included in the final bill.” vocacy Center. health insurance from the elderly, “As is, the discussion draft However, the bishops “also “This wanton disregard for hu- the disabled, and children,” said a stands to cause disturbing damage stressed the need to improve real man life must be stopped. Mil- June 22 statement from the Rev. to the human beings served by the access for immigrants in health lions of children living in poverty, Beckmann, a Lutheran min- social safety net,” Bishop Frank J. care policy, and this bill does not people with disabilities, and older ister who is president of Bread for Dewane of Venice, Florida, said in move the nation toward this goal,” people in nursing homes will be the World, a Christian anti-hunger a statement released late June 22. Bishop Dewane said. “It fails, as denied life-saving medicine and lobby. “It is precisely the detrimental im- well, to put in place conscience care,” Couch added. “Stop this vi- “Medical bills often drive fami- pact on the poor and vulnerable protections for all those involved cious attack on the most vulner- lies, especially those who struggle that makes the Senate draft unac- in the health care system, protec- able people in our communities.” to make ends meet, into hunger ceptable as written.” tions which are needed more than Sister Campbell criticized the and poverty,” Rev. Beckmann add- Bishop Dewane criticized the ever in our country’s health policy.” Republican-only drafting of the ed. “Instead of making our health “per-capita cap” on Medicaid fund- bill, and the announced intent of care system worse, Congress ing, which would no longer be an Urging a no vote Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mc- should strive to improve the sys- entitlement but have its own bud- Other first-day reaction to the Connell, R-Kentucky, to have a tem so that all Americans have the get line item under the Better Care bill was negative. vote on the bill before the Fourth health care coverage they need.” 2 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 30, 2017 Bishop Larry Hawaii Silva WITNESS TO JESUS Catholic Herald Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu A perfectly harmonious community Founded in 1936 Published every other Friday This is the prepared text of Bishop Larry among races and nations that we all lament. among us? Only by the power of the Holy PUBLISHER Silva’s homily for the Trinity Sunday, June 10, There are divisions and conflicts within fami- Spirit, who enables us to do far more than Bishop Larry Silva (808) 585-3356 delivered at the Confirmation at St. Rita lies, and even among parishes, one thinking we can ever imagine. God gives us this grace [email protected] Church, Nanakuli. it is better than another, rather than realiz- in a special way in the sacrament of confir- EDITOR ing they are involved in the same mission in mation, not because he loves us more than Patrick Downes was once in and was shopping different ways. And it is because of all these he loves the rest of humanity, but so that we (808) 585-3317 for gifts to take back home. I went into a divisions and hostilities in the human family who experience his love can manifest it to the [email protected] shop that sold icons, and I found one of that it is so important to celebrate the Holy rest of humanity. 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Starting July 1, the Diocese of Honolulu will have a new vicariate ‰‰Please correct my ad- when the Leeward Oahu Vicariate is split in two into the Leeward dress. Oahu and Central Oahu vicariates. Each division will encompass six ‰‰We are receiving two parishes. copies. Please cancel this 50 years ago — June 30, 1967 In announcing the change, Bishop Larry Silva said that Leeward one. Liturgy changes, effective June 29, include elimination of the ma- Oahu is the largest vicariate and “continues to experience rapid popu- ‰‰Please cancel this sub- niple, the band of colored cloth formerly worn on the priest’s left lation growth.” He added that the vicars throughout the diocese ad- scription. arm at Mass, as well as several small changes in the Mass itself. Fa- vised that it would be “pastorally expedient” to divide the vicariate. 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An architectural sketch shows the area that will be walled-off in phase 2 of the restoration of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. Cathedral soon to begin second phase of its restoration By Patrick Downes separates the eucharistic chapel ter the anniversary celebration, Hawaii Catholic Herald (the tabernacle area) from the will include the building of the rest of the worship space will be reliquary chapel, renovations to Workers will erect a plywood removed. the interior, new pews, a new wall in September to block off Phase 2 will also see the re- tile floor, cleaning of the vaulted more than third of the interior moval of four stained glass win- ceilings, restoration of the pipe worship space of the Cathedral dows for cleaning and restora- organ, exterior landscaping and Basilica of Our Lady of Peace as tion. A opening will be cut on the more. part of “Phase 2,” the next major mauka-side of the church for a Among the goals of the resto- stage in the church’s renovation. door to a reliquary chapel, a small ration, according to the website, Starting in September or early side room which will house the is to “honor and invoke the nine- October, and for the following relics of St. Damien de Veuster teenth-century time period of St. nine months, a wide variety of and St. . Damien and St. Marianne,” who work will be conducted behind This work phase will also see both used the church, officially that wall, from electrical wir- the connection of the “chill water recognized as a historic building. ing, to outdoor landscaping, to line” from the central air-condi- The pews, which now face the temporary removal of the tioning system on the roof of the each other in monastery-style remains of two bishops, to the chancery building next door. seating, will all face the altar in restoration of stained glass win- Also part of Phase 2 were the renovated church. dows, to the renovation of the renovations to the cathedral’s The work will restore the sanctuary. And more. bell tower completed this past hand-painted ceilings, artwork, The wall will go up across the March. Custom-made bronze fixtures and statues, clean and entire width of the church, ap- mesh screens were installed to restore the stained glass win- proximately where the main altar prevent pigeons and other birds dows and repair the old Aeolian- stands now, to allow the renova- from roosting and nesting in the Skinner pipe organ and the an- tion work to take place out of tower. The screens replace lattice- tique tower clock. sight. work which were less effective in Emulating the 19th-century The remainder of the cathedral keeping the birds out. look will be new flooring tile, space will continue to be used for The new screens also allow the an octagonal ambo or pulpit, daily and weekend Masses. The building’s two historic bells, dated old-fashioned confessionals, oil galleries (the upstairs balcony ar- 1853 and 1865, to be visible. lamp-style lighting fixtures and eas on the right, left and rear of Phase 1, completed in No- the remastering of the original the church) will be open to com- vember 2015, saw primarily oil-painted stations of the cross. pensate for the reduced worship the repair and reinforcement of New additions will be a mar- space. the second floor galleries which ble altar and matching marble The remains of the two bish- had extensive termite damage. baptismal font; also a new sound ops buried under the sanctuary — The galleries’ original hardwood and video system. Bishop Louis Maigret, who built floors are being refinished to be Well-known liturgical design the cathedral, and Bishop John reinstalled later. expert De La Salle Christian J. Scanlan, the second bishop of According to the cathedral res- Brother William Woeger is the the Diocese of Honolulu — will toration website, www.honolulu- primary consultant for the resto- be disinterred and temporarily cathedralrenewal.org, the cost of ration project. stored at St. Stephen Diocesan the complete renovation will be Honolulu-based Mason Ar- Center. The renovated cathedral at least $15 million. In May, the chitects Inc. and RDG Planning will have new crypts and bishops’ parish received its single largest and Design of Omaha, Nebraska, chapels on both sides of the sanc- gift for the project, $1.25 million both of whom have experience in tuary for the burial of these and bequest from an anonymous pa- church restoration, created the future bishops. rishioner. This money will help renovation plans. Trinity Man- Phase 2 construction will ex- pay for Phase 2. agement Group LLC is the proj- tend the size of the sanctuary Plans are to have the cathe- ect manager and Constructors floor to accommodate the place- dral ready for the celebration of Top, polished granite grave markers on the floor of the sanctuary of the Ca- Hawaii Inc. the lead contractor. ment of the main altar closer to its 175th anniversary in August thedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace cover the spots were Bishop Louis Mai- Multiple structural, artistic the back wall than it is now. It will 2018. gret and Bishop John J. Scanlan are buried. The remains will be reinterred and other specialist sub-contrac- also add a wheelchair ramp. The final phases, three in a new bishops’ crypt in the renovated church. Above is an architectural tors are also contributing to the The translucent screen which through six, to be completed af- rendering of the restored cathedral. project. 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 30, 2017 Mindanao in Hawaii closely following terrorist crisis back home By Gabriella Munoz whole has a large Muslim com- Hawaii Catholic Herald munity. Father Agoo remains positive Civilians in southern Philip- about the situation, writing by pine island of Mindanao find e-mail to the Hawaii Catholic themselves caught between ex- Herald that despite “the presence tremist Islamic militants and of some terrorist groups like the their own government in an Abu Sayyaf, the BIFF, the Maute armed conflict that has been go- (who were responsible for the ing on for more than a month. Marawi attack), and lawless el- Two priests from that area ements, Mindanao is still like a who are serving in Hawaii have ‘paradise’” for him. expressed worry and concern for Even with the escalation of the folks back home. Both have religious violence in the region, been communicating via social both priests said they only had media with loved ones directly positive experiences with their affected by the Muslim peers growing up in crisis. Mindanao. They both counted Father Em- Muslims among their classmates, erson De Los friends and colleagues who Reyes, adminis- helped create an environment trator of St. The- that appreciated and respected resa Parish in both faiths. Kekaha, Kauai, Father Agoo said that he had is from the Phil- been invited to speak in Zambo- Father Santiago ippine Diocese anga City, another major city in Agoo of Tagum on the Mindanao, for the Silsilah Pro- island of Min- gram which “aims to establish an danao. Father Santiago Agoo, aura and a culture of peace be- administrator of tween Muslims and Christians.” Parish in Waianae, is from the Father De Los Reyes said that, Prelature of Isabela in Basilan despite the violence, “inter-reli- Province just south of Mindanao. gious dialogues continue to be CNS photo/Francis R. Malasig, EPA At least eight priests working realized in many parts of the is- A Filipino woman speaks to a soldier at a checkpoint in Marawi, , June 1. People started to evacuate the in Hawaii parishes come from land.” town after President Rodrigo Duterte imposed martial law across the entire Muslim-majority region of Mindanao. the Mindanao area. “In Marawi, we have heard The violence has hit especially stories that Muslim residents close to home were protecting the Christians president who can “only declare Peace Action Team.” for Father Agoo. during the siege,” he said. Growing up in martial law in cases of invasion She said she is “praying the His friend, Fa- or rebellion when the public lawless will spare Lamitan.” ther Teresito Martial law Mindanao, both safety requires it. The effectivity Father Agoo has no plans to Suganob, vicar What has many Catholic, of the declaration can only last cancel his upcoming vacation to of the Prelature Muslim and political leaders con- priests counted for 60 days.” the region. of Marawi, was cerned is the martial law imposed Muslims among their Living under martial law may The opinions of Father Agoo among those by Philippines president Rodrigo not be as bad as people fear, the and Father De Los Reyes echo taken hostage Duterte that extends not only to classmates, friends priests said. Father De Los Reyes the sentiments of Catholic lead- by a terrorist Father Emerson Marawi but to all of Mindanao. said that, from what he has ership in the Philippines. The group. Delos Reyes Some fear history repeating and colleagues who learned from the news and from bishops in Mindanao, according The conflict itself. From 1972 to 1986, Presi- friends on social media, “the rest to ucanews, joined their fellow began May 23 when ISIS-affiliat- dent Ferdinand Marcos placed helped create an of Mindanao lives a normal life Philippine bishops in emphasiz- ed militants of the Maute group the Philippines under oppressive except that motorists and com- ing that martial law must be a attacked civilian and government martial law and expanded his environment that muters have to bear with the temporary solution to the crisis. buildings in Marawi City on Min- governing powers. At that time it check points when entering cities What can the Catholic com- danao. The attackers targeted was the “Communists” who were appreciated and and towns. Friends said they feel munity in Hawaii do to help? St. Mary’s Cathedral, destroying the enemy. respected both faiths. more secure and usual life goes Father De Los Reyes advised sacred images and statues before Both priests expected the mar- on.” prayer, and “trust that everything burning the church and taking tial law crackdown that followed cos era. He wrote how “seminar- Father Agoo shared a message in those troubled areas will even- several hostages from the parish, in the wake of the Marawi crisis. ians participated in street rallies from his friend Rose Furigay, tually become normalized.” according to a report by Catholic But they are optimistic that it is and (were) actively involved in the mayor of Lamitan in Basilan “And refrain from unfounded News Service. temporary and will have some the watchdog groups during the where Father Agoo is from, in speculations,” he added. Located in northwest-central positive effect. presidential election in 1986.” which she detailed the precau- “On the practical side,” he Mindanao, the second largest is- Father Agoo felt that the es- “That was the call of the tions taken by the city govern- said, “they can send material as- land in the Philippines, Marawi is tablishment of government con- times,” he said. ment. sistance to those displaced by the the capital of the Lanao de Sur trol seemed to “seriously address Father De Los Reyes pointed “The police and military are conflict in Marawi. Most of them province and has a population of the present terrible and bloody to the important difference be- very supportive with the city’s are Muslims.” 200,000. Known as the Islamic circumstances in the area.” tween the past and the present security plan,” she said, which City, it is one of the few areas in Father De Los Reyes recount- as expressed by the Philippine includes organizing and arm- Gabriella Munoz is a Georgetown the Philippines where Catholics ed witnessing “the evils of ML Constitution of 1987. The consti- ing more than 500 civilians into University student on vacation back are a minority. Mindanao as a (martial law)” during the Mar- tution restricts the power of the what is called the “Barangay home on Oahu.

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By Patrick Downes include, for each participating ral and operational foundations” on the soul” and “increases in the online curriculum resources, in- Hawaii Catholic Herald parish, most of its religious ed- needed to make the transition confirmed the gifts of the Holy cluding the new video “Confir- ucation students and Catholic to administering the sacraments Spirit.” mation: One Ohana” produced The diocese is calling it “Big grade school students. of initiation in their “original or- According to instructions from by her office. Pentecost 2018.” In recent years, the number of der.” the U.S. bishops, catechesis for One of the requirements for It’s the day when nearly half confirmations in Hawaii admin- The sacrament of confirma- confirmation “should be offered a parish to move to the original of the parishes in Hawaii will ad- istered to one class of teens has tion, according to a description on the words, gestures, signs and order is to have in place a “com- minister the sacrament of confir- been around 1,200 annually, ac- by the U.S. Conference of Catho- symbols of the rite.” prehensive youth ministry” to mation to all children and youth cording to parish reports to the lic Bishops, “more perfectly binds The diocese’s “Catechetical absorb what previously had been from grade two through high diocesan Office of the Chancellor. the baptized to the church and Guidelines for Teaching Religion, the two-year preparation pro- school as these parishes transi- The pastors are responsible for enriches each person with special Pre-school-Grade 12,” now in a gram for receiving confirmation tion to celebrating the sacra- planning the Pentecost weekend strength of the Holy Spirit so that working draft, provides the cat- in high school. ments of initiation in their origi- for their parishes. Father Gantley the individual can be a true wit- echetical requirements for all the “Comprehensive” youth min- nal order: baptism, confirmation, suggested that parishes schedule ness to Christ.” sacraments, including confirma- istry, Mondoy said, stresses the first Communion. extra Masses that weekend to ac- It also “increases and deepens tion, Mondoy said. themes of Christian stewardship After next year, for these 30 commodate the expected larger one’s baptismal grace,” “marks She said the diocese also pro- and discipleship and includes re- parishes, 12 missions and one congregations. one with an indelible character vides a “comprehensive list” of ligious education. oratory, confirmation will cease He suggested that parishes being a high school sacrament — divide the confirmations Masses where it is sometimes viewed as by class, for example, having a rite of passage — but one re- the second graders receive con- ceived in the second grade, with firmation with first Communion first Communion. at the Saturday vigil Mass, the The remaining 36 Hawaii par- third through eight graders being ishes will make the transition confirmed at the Sunday morn- over the following two years. ing Masses, and the high school How will all these parishes students at the Sunday evening manage to confirm all these chil- Mass. dren and youth on one day — Sunday, May 20, 2018? Father Gantley advised that Another question: How will families, especially those with parishes prepare all these chil- more than one child being con- dren and youth for the sacra- firmed, be allowed to select the ment? Mass they would like to attend. The first question prompted He recommended that parish a memo to parishes from Father clergy and staff avoid scheduling Mark Gantley, diocesan judicial their vacations at that time and vicar, urging them to get ready to find “supply” priests (those Live Every Moment for the big day. who are retired or not assigned Because of the large number to a parish) to help out. of confirmations happening at Regarding the preparation once, the bishop and his vicar of the children and youth for general will not be able to ad- the sacrament, Jayne Mondoy, minister them, Father Gantley the diocesan director of the Of- wrote. “The parish priests and fice of Religious Education, said that Hawaii catechists, Catholic chaplains of ethnic communities Now Hiring will instead be delegated to con- school religion teachers, and par- firm.” ents have a “wealth” of educa- It is not known how many tional material on hand. Join the St. Francis Healthcare System Team! children and youth in all will be She said that she and Catholic confirmed in 2018, but diocesan schools superintendent Michael officials have conservatively esti- Rockers have provided educa- mated about 5,000. They would tors with “the theological, pasto- Full-Time Chaplain

MAKING THE TRANSITION IN 2018 These are the 30 parishes, 12 missions and one oratory that will be confirm- ing most of its children and youth on Pentecost Sunday 2018 as the parishes transition to celebrating the original order of the sacraments of initiation. „ OAHU Kealakekua Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu St. Joseph Parish, Hilo Mystical Rose Oratory, Chaminade, St. Michael Parish, Kailua-Kona Honolulu Mission, Our Lady of the Mount Parish, Kalihi Holualoa St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii is seeking Valley Holy Rosary Mission, Kalaoa Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, St. Paul Mission, Honalo a full-time chaplain to be a part of our spiritual care team. Ewa Beach St. Peter Mission, Kahaluu Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Holy Rosary Mission, Keaau Pearl City St. Theresa Parish, Mountain View You will help meet the spiritual needs of patients, Resurrection of the Lord Parish, Waipio „ KAUAI residents, clients, staff, families, and physicians. Sacred Heart Parish, Punahou St. Catherine Parish, Kapaa St. Pius X Parish, Manoa St. Sylvester Mission, Kilauea St. Anthony Parish, Kalihi St. William Mission, Hanalei Candidates must have a chaplain certification, St. Augustine Parish, Waikiki St. Theresa Parish, Kekaha and have completed a curriculum of theological classes and St. Elizabeth Parish, Aiea „ MAUI competencies in spiritual care with at least one CPE unit. St. John Apostle and Evangelist Maria Lanakila Parish, Lahaina Parish, Mililani Sacred Hearts Mission, Kapalua A minimum of one year of pastoral experience is required. St. John the Baptist Parish, Kalihi Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish, St. John Vianney Parish, Kailua Kula St. Jude Parish, Kapolei Holy Ghost Mission, Waiakoa Go to our website at stfrancishawaii.org St. Stephen Parish, Nuuanu St. James the Less Mission, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Honolulu Ulupalakua to complete an application and attach your resume. Sacred Hearts Parish, Lanai City „ BIG ISLAND St. Joseph Parish, Makawao Annunciation Parish, Waimea St. Theresa Parish, Kihei Ascension Mission, Puako (808) 547-6500 stfrancishawaii.org Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Honokaa „ MOLOKAI St. Benedict Parish, Honaunau St. Damien of Molokai Parish, St. John the Baptist Mission, Kaunakakai 6 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 30, 2017 13 parishes to gain new pastors, parochial vicars with July 1 assignments By Patrick Downes John the Baptist, Kalihi. Father „„ Father Scott Bush to Sts. Peter Nombre de Jesus of the Philip- Lady of Good Counsel, Pearl City. Hawaii Catholic Herald Akebule is a priest of the Diocese and Paul, Honolulu. Father Bush pines. This is Father Guerrero’s first as- of Navrongo-Bolgatanga, Ghana. is a priest of the Diocese of Ho- „„ Father Danilo Laeda to St. signment. A local vocation, he Thirteen Hawaii parishes will „„ Father Anselmo “Jun” Bobier to nolulu. John Apostle and Evangelist, was ordained for the Diocese of receive newly assigned priests Our Lady of Lourdes, Honokaa. „„ Father Joseph Ayinpuusa to Mililani. Father Laeda is a priest Honolulu on May 19. on July 1, the customary date for Father Bobier is a priest of the St. John Apostle and Evangelist, of the Diocese of Laoag, Philip- „„ Sacred Hearts Father Joseph clergy changes in the Diocese of Diocese of Legazpi, Philippines. Mililani. Father Ayinpuusa is a pines. Pasala to St. Michael, Waialua. Honolulu. „„ Father Ernesto Juarez to Sa- priest of the Diocese of Navron- „„ Somascan Father John Mo- Father Pasala will take the posi- St. George, Waimanalo, will cred Heart, Pahoa. Father Juarez go-Bolgatanga, Ghana. lina, to Sts. Peter and Paul, Ho- tion of administrator of this par- receive a new pastor. He is Father is a priest of the Diocese of Nueva „„ Father Marlon Belmonte to nolulu. Father Molina is a priest ish on Sept. 15. Raymund Ellorin, a priest of the Segovia, Philippines. St. , Kailua. Fa- of the Order of Clerics Regular Earlier this year, Bishop Larry Diocese of Honolulu. „„ Jesuit Father Michael Scully to ther Belmonte is a priest of the of Somasca, Southeast Asia Prov- Silva announced that Father Her- Four parishes will gain new ad- Malia Puka O Kalani Parish, Hilo. Diocese of Nueva Segovia, Phil- ince. man Leong, a Hawaii-born priest ministrators, who have the same Father Scully belongs to the Cali- ippines. „„ Jesuit Father Joseph Selvan of the Diocese of Oakland, who is responsibilities as pastors but fornia province of the Society of „„ Augustinian Father Norlito Durai Raj to St. Jude, Makakilo. retired and has been living in Ha- generally are priests who do not Jesus. Concepcion to St. Catherine, Father Selvan Durai Raj belongs waii since March 1, has priestly belong to the Honolulu diocese. Eight parishes will receive pa- Kapaa. Father Conception is a to the Madurai, India, province faculties for the Diocese of Ho- The new administrators are: rochial vicars, formerly called as- priest of the Order of St. Augus- of the Society of Jesus. nolulu and is available for substi- „„ Father Moses Akebule to St. sociate pastors. They are: tine, of the province of Santisimo „„ Father Alfred Guerrero to Our tute ministry on Oahu.

Talk Story Evangelization hits the road through OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY series of arts, praise presentations The diocesan drama group the Fear: Trusting in the Lord,” A special athlete with special gifts Faith in Action and the diocesan by Benedictine Sister Celeste “People with disabilities are a gift for the family ist. She expresses herself through her beautiful Office of Youth and Young Adult “CC” Cabral, Co-Cathedral of and an opportunity to grow in love, mutual aid paintings that she donates to fundraisers for pro- Ministry are hosting a series of St. Theresa, 712 North School and unity.” ( Francis, March 19, 2016) grams that promote people with special needs. five evening presentations in July Street, Honolulu. Mom Valerie also transforms Katie’s artwork into at parishes across Oahu, entitled „„ July 14: “Stuck in the Rat t has been almost 20 years since I first signed notecards which you might find for sale at local “Evangelization on the Road.” Race?” by Malcolm Zara, St. up as a volunteer with Special Olympics Ha- craft fair events. Each talk follows the theme John Vianney Church, 920 Keolu waii State Summer Games at the University of “Special Olympics has given us a family sup- “evangelization through the arts, Drive, Kailua. Hawaii-Manoa. The mission of Special Olym- port network, especially since my husband’s praise and worship.” „„ July 18: “Finding the Right Ipics is to provide year-round sports training and death,” said Valery. “They give support through Here is the schedule of talks, One: Expectations vs. Reality,” athletic competition for children and adults with the Ohana Task Force where you meet other fam- speakers and locations. Each pre- by Jose and Mary Elizabeth Al- intellectual disabilities. Aside from developing ilies and can share what you are going through.” sentation starts at 7 p.m. vior, Our Lady of Perpetual Help physical fitness, being a participant teaches ath- Valery credits Katie’s participation in Special „„ July 11: “God knows us, bet- Church, 91-1004 North Road, letes to be courageous and to experience joy by Olympics in helping her to develop self-esteem ter than we know ourselves,” by Ewa Beach. sharing their gifts, skills and friendship with their and improve her socialization skills. Being a Spe- Dallas Carter, St. John Apostle „„ July 19: “Discernment and families, with other athletes and the community. cial Olympics athlete made Katie a more respon- and Evangelist Church, 95-370 Virtue,” Father Rheo Ofalsa, Holy Well, 19 years and two months later, our min- sible student while attending the Hawaii School Kuahelani Avenue, Mililani. Trinity Church, 5919 Kalani- istry is most definitely part of the community and for the Deaf and Blind and today as a working „„ July 13: “Breaking Through anaole Highway, Honolulu. personally, I have become hanai ohana to some adult in our community. Katie is a good example of the athletes! Meet Katie, daughter of Scott and of the Special Olympics poster encouraging all Valery O’Brien and a member of Central Hono- participants to say, “Let me win. But if I cannot lulu’s Mighty Ducks delegation. win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Saint Francis alumni homecoming Kathryn “Katie” Kuualoha O’Brien was born on Katie and Valery are parishioners at Sts. Peter March 26, 1984, a tiny 4 pounds and 12 ounces. and Paul Church on Kaheka Street where Katie luau to benefit scholarship fund As with all parents, Scott and Val hoped for a received her sacraments of communion and con- healthy baby, but as the weeks passed, they found firmation. More than 30 years ago, the O’Brien E komo mai. E hoolaulea i ke Besides great Hawaiian food, out she was special. Katie was born with congeni- ohana had its beginnings at Sts. Peter and Paul, ola Franciscan. Come and cel- the luau will have entertainment tal cytomegalovirus (CMV) resulting in deafness, the parish where Scott and Valery were married. ebrate the Franciscan spirit. by the Waimanalo Sunset Band. delayed mental development, cerebral palsy and Mother and daughter are active in the parish’s The Saint Francis School The evening’s grand prize is a seizures. Deaf Ministry and Ohana Mass Community. Their Alumni Association is hosting its trip to Las Vegas through Vaca- Katie began participating in Special Olympics story is one example of a special social ministry 27th annual Alumni Homecom- tions Hawaii. when she was 9. She is a proud member of the which brings the community together as one ing Mass and Luau, Aug. 5, at the The event will also honor the Mighty Ducks. Over the years, she has partici- ohana, just as calls us to do in our Saint Francis School campus. “Golden Scholars” Class of 1967 pated in basketball, track, softball and swimming witness to Jesus: “If the family, in the light of the The event begins at 4 p.m. and other class reunions. and now trains year-round to compete in power faith, accepts the presence of persons with special with a Memorial Mass in the Proceeds will benefit the Saint lifting, bowling and soccer. Katie is an avid ath- needs, they will be able to recognize and ensure convent chapel, followed by reg- Francis School Alumni Scholar- lete! the quality and value of every human life, with its istration at 5 p.m. and the luau ship Fund. The alumni is also Her disabilities, although unique, have never proper needs, rights and opportunities.” at 6 p.m. in the Almeida Student accepting donations from those stopped her from doing many things. Katie loves Mahalo, Center. unable to attend the luau. to do the hula in sign language and is also an art- Your friends at the Office for Social Ministry The cost for the luau is $40 For more information, call for adults and $15 for children, Sonia Wada, 398-5938, or Julia 5-10. Brown, 247-2549.

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Marie Koga reflects “Even though I failed most of the on ‘adventure’ in time to keep awake, I feel that God looked at my zeal for trying religious life and not my success.” She noted that one of her big- By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz gest milestones came in an as- Hawaii Catholic Herald signment in housekeeping. Sister Faustina Marie said the assign- “Stepping into religious life is ment made her greatly anxious. like stepping into a shallow end As “tears of terror fell involun- of the pool. You keep going un- tarily down my face in prayer,” til you’re totally immersed and the young said she heard swimming in the life, service and God ask, “Are you happy?” love.” “(I) mustered up all my Sister Faustina Marie Koga, strength of love of God and said, an Island girl about to make her ‘Yes, Lord.’” perpetual vows as a Carmelite “I had given God the great- Sister of the Divine Heart of Je- est glory by showing him great sus, emailed the Hawaii Catholic confidence,” Sister Faustina said. Herald June 13 a page of her re- “I’ve lived by that ever since.” ligious life reflections. When asked about her order’s Contagious joy, profound love “contemplative/active” charism, for the Lord and tangible excite- Sister Faustina explained that ment flow through the digital she has always had a feel for words transmitted by the young prayer in Carmel spirituality, but nun residing with her order on “active” service in her order’s the mainland. mission was refreshing. “Being a religious is an ad- “The sacrifice and atonement venture,” Sister Faustina Marie as I’ve seen myself begin to put wrote. “I know that no matter into action and have seen from what happens, God will always the outstanding example of the take care of me.” perpetually professed sisters as Her perpetual vows ceremony they sacrifice their time, sleep will be held July 2 at the Carmel- and comforts for the sake of the ite Sisters of the Divine Heart of people we serve is so inspiring,” Jesus Northern Province mother- she said. house in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Photo courtesy Sister Faustina Marie Koga “I feel fulfilled as someone to- Sister Faustina Marie and her Sister Faustina Marie Koga, left, will make her perpetual vows as a Carmelite Sister of the Divine Heart of Jesus on tally consecrated to God to work mother, Candace Zann — a Ha- July 2. Here she kneels with Sister Rose Therese De Castro, who will make her pertual profession as well. for love,” she added. “I have a waii transplant in Michigan — great desire to give everything I hoped that sharing Sister Faus- have. I feel I am ready to swim.” tina Marie’s vocation story would She entered the Carmelite and the religious vows of pover- the U.S. and worldwide in places inspire other local women to fol- provincial house in Wauwatosa ty, chastity and obedience. A pos- such as Canada, Central and Mom’s reflection low God’s call to consecrated life. in 2009, taking the name of St. tulant learns about the unique South America, , Africa Candace Zann, an active Cath- Faustina, founder of the Divine “contemplative/active charism” and . They are dedicated olic, has seen how religious life Religious formation Mercy devotion. of the Carmelite Sisters of the Di- to prayer and the , and has made her daughter “change Sister Faustina Marie, 36, will She made her first vows on vine Heart of Jesus. to living out those graces through and blossom.” become the first perpetually pro- July 2, 2012, and underwent She then undergoes a two- the vulnerable and needy in their “I tried to raise a loving, car- fessed vocation from Hawaii for what she described then as a year novitiate period. A novice communities. ing and generous soul,” Zann the Carmelite Sisters of the Di- period of “intense study and remains in the motherhouse for said. “I prayed that she would vine Heart of Jesus. prayer” with an annual renewal the first year to deepen her Car- Prayer and action serve others in some capacity. Born Emily Koga, she was of vows. mel spirituality. In the second no- Sister Faustina Marie has been Her life of service is demanding, baptized at Our Lady of Good According to the website of vitiate year, she begins training immersed in the religious forma- and yet she is always joyful.” Counsel Church in Pearl City. the Carmelite Sisters of the Di- at one of the “homes” in Wiscon- tion process and is looking for- “Religious life formed her, She grew up in Aiea, the child of vine Heart of Jesus Northern sin where the order serves vul- ward to making her commitment changed her and brought her a Buddhist father and Catholic Province, there are several stag- nerable youth and elderly. to consecrated life. closer to Jesus,” Zann added mother. Sister Faustina Marie is a es a potential vocation must go A novice then becomes a “ju- “My conviction of God’s good- about Sister Faustina Marie. “I Pearl City High School grad, and through before perpetual vows. nior sister.” She professes her ness and absolute tender and so- will be filled with emotion when has a bachelor’s degree in family In the initial stage of candida- first vows and is assigned work licitous care of me has deemed as she is prostrate before the altar. resources from the University of ture, women interested in the or- at a Carmelite home. She is pro- I experienced it in external ways And now her goal is to become Hawaii. She initially planned to der are encouraged to pray with vided with further education in in what I’ve seen in my religious a saint. Isn’t that every mother’s pursue a career in social work. the community and explore the a specialized area of child or el- life,” she wrote, “and also in the wish?” In 2012, Sister Faustina Marie order’s “apostolic activities” serv- derly care. This period for junior depths of my interior, my heart To Island women considering told the Hawaii Catholic Herald ing elderly, youth and children. sisters typically lasts five years. and my soul.” a religious vocation, Zann said, that her religious “calling” came Candidates are also screened Tertiate is the last stage before “I want others that I care for “listen and pause and ponder. Dis- during a visit with her mother in for “personal maturity, physical perpetual vows. Tertiate lasts or come across to experience the cernment is a long process that Michigan. She fell ill and prayed health and fitness for the reli- six months and requires a final same thing,” she added. requires patience, trust and hu- to God, “If you make me well, I’ll gious life.” thorough review of the order’s Religious life has not always mility.” Zann noted that finding a give my life to you.” She afterward During postulancy, the woman rule, directory, constitutions and been easy. Sister Faustina re- good spiritual adviser is key when developed a deep dedication to is evaluated on her knowledge of more. called difficulty adjusting to her pursuing consecrated life as well. the Blessed Mother, in particular basic Catholic doctrine. She is in- The Carmelite Sisters of the order’s daily routine, which be- “God’s possible call to you can Our Lady of Mount Carmel. troduced to Carmelite spirituality Divine Heart of Jesus serve across gins at 5:30 a.m. with prayer and bring unbounded joy,” she said.

Honolulu sending six to convocation of Catholic leaders in Orlando The Diocese of Honolulu is Pabo, Joseph Oh and Kainoa Fu- ocesan office of Youth and Young said, because the “bishop wanted The plan is to bring Catholic sending six people to the July 1-4 kumoto. Adult Ministry, is the Hawaii del- young adults who currently serve leaders from across the country “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: It will be a historic event and egation leader. the church and will continue to together to closely examine Pope The Joy of the Gospel in America” a time to show the unity of the She said that Father Faletoi, serve the church in the foresee- Francis’ to evangelization for all in Orlando, Florida. church, Bishop Richard J. Malone pastor of St. Michael Church in able future.” Catholics as expressed in his 2013 They will be among the ex- of Buffalo, New York, told the Kailua-Kona and chairman of the The convocation, an invita- apostolic exhortation, “Evangelii pected 3,000 gathered for what American bishops June 15 at their diocesan Presbyteral Council, was tion-only event, is meant to give Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gos- has been called the largest such spring meeting in Indianapolis. chosen to represent the priests of the participants a better under- pel”). gathering sponsored by the U.S. Bishop Malone is the chairman the diocese. standing of what it means to be Dioceses are sending delega- bishops. of the bishops’ Committee on Pabo, Oh and Fukumoto are missionary disciples in today’s tions. Other attendees will be The participants from Hawaii Laity, Marriage, Family Life and active young adult ministers in world through workshop presen- leaders of Catholic organizations, are Bishop Larry Silva, Father Youth. Hawaii. tations, keynote addresses and apostolates, missions, congrega- Konelio Faletoi, Lisa Gomes, Fay Gomes, the director of the di- They were chosen, Gomes prayer. tions, institutions and agencies. 8 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 30, 2017

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Vasconcellos, Regents continuing on the ish in Makawao, Maui, charged chairman of Chaminade Uni- board are Jeanne Anderson, with keeping their flock spiritual versity’s board of regents, this Ruth Ann Becker, Carolyn Berry ly fit, are going a step further — month welcomed two newly-ap- Wilson, Marianist Brother Wil- literally. Many steps, actually. Fa- pointed regents and one return- liam J. Campbell, Melissa Ching ther Jaime Jose and Father Drex- ing regent to the board, which Benjamin, Jerry J. Correa Jr., Is- el Ramos are teaming up with is the policy-making body of the mael Eustaquio, John D. Field Jr., the parish Social Outreach Min- university. Marianist Brother Robert Hoppe, istry to offer physical activities to Newly appointed board mem- Amy L. Jampel, Thomas M. Men- help keep parishioners healthy in bers are Keiki-Pua S. Dancil, gler, Ralph Mesick, Maile Meyer, body, mind and spirit. director of business strategy de- Bennette E. Misalucha, Marianist The parish is offering sum- velopment for Hawaiian Electric Brother Ronald Overman, Mi- mertime programs in walking, Company, and Roy J. Panzarella, chael M. Rockers, Jean E. Rolles, vice president of Pacific Opera- basketball, healthy cooking and Martha B. Smith, Michael B. tions for the Alakaina Founda- tai chi led by the priests and sev- Terry, Lawrence K.W. Tseu, Mari- tion Family of Companies. Vas- eral parishioners. anist Brother Edward A. Violett, concellos also welcomed Daniel “Walking Fit with Father Drex- Richard F. Wacker, Kathleen “Kit- el” is a twice-a-week program D. Goo back to the board after a one-year hiatus. ty” Wo, and Patrick K.S.L. Yim. led by the parochial vicar, an Ex-officio members include avid walker. He leads walkers on All have three-year terms end- Gail Grabowsky, Marianist Broth- aerobic hikes around the church ing in April 2020. er Thomas Giardino, Michael F. and school grounds and beyond Photo courtesy of St. Joseph Parish, Makawao The board of regents also ap- on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 Father Jaime Jose, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Makawao, Maui, poses with proved term renewals for Lesley Kerr, and Marianist Father Martin a.m. Walking helps manage a parishioners on parish grounds. Father Jose will join a parishioner in lead- Brey, Daniel Colin, Lance Mizu- Solma. Lynn Babington will also healthy weight, heart disease, ing a class in basketball basics as part the parish’s summer health activities. moto, Violeta Arnobit, Dr. Laurie become an ex-officio member high blood pressure and type 2 Tom and Shelley Wilson. when she begins as Chaminade diabetes. It also helps strengthen basketball can burn 630-750 calo- and balance. It is often described Current board officers include president on Aug. 1. bones and muscles, and improves ries, improve balance and coor- as “meditation in motion.” chairman Vasconcellos and Shel- Gary E. Liebl will continue as balance and coordination. dination, develop concentration The parish is also offering a ley Wilson as vice chair and sec- chair emeritus and Dr. Edison The pastor Father Jaime Jose and self-discipline. healthy cooking demonstration retary. Miyawaki as regent emeritus. and parishioner Bruce Anderson Parishioner John Rivera, a cer- and food sampling class by pa- are leading “Basketball Basics” tified tai chi instructor, is offering rishioners David and Tyua Sereda 4-5 p.m., Tuesdays, in June and four hour-long classes in his art about eating more plant-based … and its board of governors July for children and adults. They on church grounds on Wednesday and less processed food to help Chaminade University’s board Brogan, Margery S. Bronster, Sai describe their workout for begin- afternoons in June and July and control weight, diabetes, heart of regents announced the new Cheong Chui, Walter A. Dods Jr., ners as a great activity for parents also on Thursday evenings. This disease and high blood pressure. board of governors slate for the Adelia C. Dung, Eddie Flores Jr., and grandparents who would like class for beginners offers a gentle The parish is also has a pro- fiscal year 2018, which included Ret. Col. Christine M. Gayagas, to learn with their child or grand- form of exercise that helps a per- gram called “Bingo Fellowship term renewals of Matt Howard, Robert S. Harrison, Warren H. child basic hoop skills. An hour of son maintain strength, flexibility with a Twist.” Ret. Gen. Frank Wiercinski and Haruki, Ed Hogan, Gary Hogan, Jeanine Wiercinski, all for sec- Lynn Hogan, Marianist Brother ond three-year appointments Robert Juenemann, Richard C. Knights of Columbus on bikes to host July 4 barbeque ending in April 2020. Lim, Dawn O. MacNaughton, Jo- The Board of Governors ad- seph Melehan, Wilson Thomas Members of the Knights of Co- The July 4 barbecue is a mem- ship and charitable awareness. vises the university’s president Orbe, Donald D. Rodrigues, Wal- lumbus and the Hawaii branch bership drive and member appre- The group was founded in 2005. regarding strategic planning, ter Randall Schoch, Marti S. N. of Knights on Bikes invite Island ciation event for local Knights of Knights on Bikes on its website academic programs and external Steele, Richard E. Tanaka, James faithful to a special day of activi- Columbus. Food, games and fun describes its mission as “improv- relations. J. Viso, Gulab Watumull, Julie T. ties July 4 in Kailua. for the whole family will be fea- ing the biker’s image, promoting Chaminade governors who Watumull, Jim R. Yates, and Ret. 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‘Clear directives from our Lord’ An American Catholic is honored as a missionary and physician working in the Sudan war zone By Josephine von Dohlen $1 million prize, which he has Catholic News Service given to three organizations, one being CMMB. The organization WASHINGTON — Hidden in the has assisted Catena in his efforts Nuba Mountains of Sudan, a war as well as the hospital where he zone for the past few years, a works, Mother of Mercy Hospi- U.S. Catholic missionary, Dr. Tom tal, with donations of pharmacy Catena, ministers to a village goods as well as financial and of 750,000 people as the single other aid. medical doctor in the area. Bruce Wilkinson, CMMB pres- He says his faith is the primary ident and CEO, said the organi- motivation for his work and that zation is proud to be partners he relies on his faith to keep up with Catena. with the unrelenting nature of “Dr. Tom inspires all of us by his work. his selfless dedication to bring- “We have very clear directives ing healing and hope in a forgot- from our Lord as to how to treat ten and war-ravaged part of the our brothers and sisters who are world,” Wilkinson said in a state- ‘the least of these,’” Catena said in ment. “His humble and long- a June 5 email to Catholic News term service sets an example for Service. humanitarians everywhere and Catena received the Aurora challenges them to recommit to Prize for Awakening Humanity the struggle for justice and pro- May 28 in Yerevan, Armenia, for tection for the most vulnerable.” his work among the people in Su- dan. A role model to all The Aurora Prize has been Co-chair of the Aurora Prize awarded annually since 2015 Selection Committee, George “to an individual whose actions Clooney, the Academy Award- have had an exceptional impact winning actor, said Catena is a on preserving human life and ad- role model to all. vancing humanitarian causes,” “As violence and war continue according to the Aurora Humani- to threaten people’s spirits and tarian Initiative’s website. perseverance, it is important to Founded in an effort to honor recognize, empower, and cel- the lives lost in the Armenian ebrate people like Dr. Catena genocide of 100 years ago — who are selflessly helping others when 1.5 million Armenians to not only survive, but thrive,” were killed by Ottoman Turks Clooney said in a statement. — the foundation supports indi- Originally from Amsterdam, viduals who dedicate their lives New York, Catena played football to serving those in need. at Brown University. Receiving Catena assists as many as 500 his medical degree in 1993 from patients in one day. While he re- Duke University, which he at- mains the only permanent doc- tended on a Navy scholarship, he tor in the area, other volunteers completed his residency in Indi- have been able to assist for short ana. Catena’s missionary life be- periods of time. Their secluded gan with a trip to Kenya while in location in the Nuba mountains, medical school, and he returned as well as their proximity to the to the life of a missionary follow- war front, makes it difficult for ing his residency. others to assist. Word of Catena’s work has Catena is completely open been spreading as he was named about the difficult work that his one of Time’s “100 Most Influen- job entails. But it isn’t the tiring tial People,” in addition to being work, or the vast amount of peo- featured in the film “The Heart of ple to whom he tends daily that Nuba,” directed by Ken Carlson. makes his job difficult. He said it While war wages on, Catena is the death of his patients. is determined to remain with the “The most difficult part is hav- people he serves. ing your patients die,” Catena “My decision to stay here was told those in attendance at the a simple one,” Catena said. “As Aurora Prize ceremony. “It is the the only doctor at the only major most excruciating pain imagin- hospital in the Nuba Mountains, able. A child that was hit with I could not leave in good con- an incendiary bomb, burns over CNS photo/Jaco Klamer, courtesy CMMB science. Also, as a lay missionary, 60 percent of his body, dies in Dr. Tom Catena checks on a young patient outside Mother of Mercy Hospital in Gidel, Sudan, in 2012. Catena, a U.S. I felt it was important to show your arms. In the female ward, a Catholic physician and missionary who serves in Sudan, has received the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity. the presence of the church in woman with terminal breast can- this time of need — to show that cer dies. the church does not abandon her “A woman who had a leg am- 2012 when the Sudan govern- ‘Don’t these people know that people when a crisis arises.” putation dies. A pregnant wom- ment began a bombing campaign there are people down here?’ “The most difficult He said the Catholic commu- an with pre-eclampsia dies dur- against those they assume to be Then it occurred to me that nity can assist him and provide ing childbirth,” he continued. associated with Nuban rebels. they don’t care. They don’t care part is having support to the Sudanese people “A mother is screaming in grief Since then, the Sudan govern- about me or the Nuban people through prayer. because her baby has just died ment has dropped 4,802 shrap- crouched down here and cower- “There is incredible strength from measles. In the male ward, nel bombs on civilians, according ing for our lives.” your patients in a worldwide community show- a soldier you operated on dies to Nuba Reports, an online news He added, “I think that is the ing solidarity with us through and you are trying to explain to site. The bombings have left civil- crux of our problems. One group die. It is the most prayer,” Catena told CNS. “We the family what happened. And ians suffering and injured. thinks that their lives are more are very encouraged when we that’s just a typical day.” valuable than others. I felt that excruciating pain receive messages from all cor- His remarks at the ceremony ‘They don’t care’ my life was equal to the Nuba ners of the world that people are were released by the Catholic “I went outside and when people in the foxhole with me. imaginable.” praying for us and are with us Medical Mission Board, known I looked up, I saw a Sudanese If we took this one small step, it in our struggles. Catholic nurses as CMMB, in its announcement plane flying over,” Catena said would be a step toward solving — Dr. Tom Catena, and doctors can help us by put- of him receiving the prize. as he received the Aurora Prize. this crisis.” winner of the Aurora Prize ting their faith into action and The Nuban people in Sudan “They started dropping some Along with the award, Catena coming to assist us in whatever have been suffering since April bombs and my first feeling was, receives a $100,000 grant and for Awakening Humanity way they can.” JUNE 30, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD WORLD 11

CNS graphic/Robert Duncan Catholics around the world number 1.28 billion people, which is about 17.7 percent of the global population. The Vatican’s Central Statistics Office compiles the figures each year and includes them in the 500-page Statistical Yearbook of the Church. The yearbook also breaks those figures down by continent and region. Vatican statistics track church health indicators By Cindy Wooden 31, 2015, that included: 5,304 United States also made the list In 2015, the yearbook report- looked at the number of those Catholic News Service bishops; 281,514 diocesan of more than two dozen nations ed, there were a total of more baptisms for every 1,000 Catho- priests; 134,142 religious order where the number of priests who than 15.7 million baptisms, and lics. For the past five years, it VATICAN CITY — The health of priests; 45,255 permanent dea- died in 2015 was greater than the just over 17 percent of them in- said, “there has been a general the Catholic Church can be mea- cons; 54,229 religious broth- number of new priests ordained. volved persons over the age of 7. downward trend,” which closely sured in many ways, and the Vat- ers; 670,330 religious sisters; Most of the other countries on The percentage of baptisms in- follows the declining birthrates ican has a special office just for 351,797 lay missionaries; and the list are in Western Europe. volving older children and adults in many nations. that purpose. more than 3.1 million catechists. For the Vatican, one of the was highest in Africa (32.6 per- The ratio declined over the The Central Statistics Office, But the yearbook looks even most important statistics is the cent), followed by the Caribbean five-year period in every region which operates under the Vati- deeper, for example, by giving an number of baptisms performed (23.3 percent) and Southeast of the world. For example, in can Secretariat of State, conducts indication of the “pastoral work- each year and, specifically, what Asia (17 percent). Africa in 2005, there were 13.2 a variety of studies for the Ro- load” of priests both in relation percentage of those involve new Further analyzing the figures baptisms for every 1,000 Catho- man Curia throughout the year. to the number of baptized Catho- Catholics who are over the age of on the baptism of infants and lics; in 2015, the figure was 12.3. But one of the office’s biggest lics as well as to the general pop- 7, the traditional “age of reason.” small children, the statistics office The ratio of Catholic mar- projects is compiling the annual, ulation. riages for every 1,000 Catholics 500-page Statistical Yearbook of Catholics in Tajikistan can present also declined over the the Church. expect personalized pastoral five-year period. Of course, the yearbook tracks care. With 38 Catholics for every Some other figures from the the Catholic population, both by priest, the country has the best Statistical Yearbook: a head count of the baptized in Catholics-to-priest ratio in the „„ Around the world, 481 parish- each country and as a percentage world. Of course, there are only es are “entrusted to women reli- of the world’s population. The four priests in the country and gious.” Both North America and latest report, based on numbers fewer than 200 Catholics. Catho- Europe have 104 such parishes, gathered Dec. 31, 2015, tallied lics on the nine-island nation of while 126 parishes in South 1.28 billion Catholics, which is Tuvalu in the South Pacific do America are run by sisters. about 17.7 percent of the global nicely with a ratio of 120 Catho- „„ The two countries with the population. lics for every priest. highest percentage of Catholics Ten years earlier, according to On the other end of the scale in the general population are: the statistics office, the Catholic are Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Andorra, where 99.7 percent of community numbered just over which have tens of thousands of the population is Catholic; and 1.1 billion, which was 17.3 per- Catholic foreign workers from Equatorial Guinea, which report- cent of the population at that countries like India and the Phil- ed 97.2 percent of its population time. ippines and restrictions on the is Catholic. Vatican City State is Worldwide Catholics operate ministry of clergy. According to not included in the survey. close to 118,000 hospitals, clin- the Vatican, the ratio of Cath- „„ Of the 5,304 bishops in the ics, homes for the aged, orphan- olics-to-priest is 52,000-to-1 in world at the end of 2015, 886 ages, counseling centers and re- Qatar and a staggering 125,000- (16.7 percent) of them were re- habilitation facilities. Ten years to-1 in Saudi Arabia. siding or ministering in a country ago, the number of such facilities The worldwide average is other than the country of their was less than 115,000. 3,091 Catholics for every priest. birth. In 1995, there were 4,319 When the Statistical Yearbook The situation in North America bishops and 15.8 percent of them of the Church is released each is better than average. In Cana- were residing outside their home- year, one of the first figures many da, there are 2,242 Catholics for lands. Bishops ministering abroad people look at is what the book every priest, and in the United include the international corps defines as the “workforce for the States, the ratio is 1,808 Catho- CNS graphic/Nancy Wiechec of archbishops serving as Vatican church’s apostolate.” lics for each priest. Here is the breakdown of the College of Cardinals after the June ambassadors around the world For the year ending Dec. But both Canada and the 28 consistory. and those working at the Vatican. 12 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 30, 2017

Street prayers Dozens of Catholics brought prayers and praise to the streets of metro Honolulu June 18 in the diocese’s annual procession for the Feast of Corpus Christi. The procession, which commemorates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, began at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa and made its way through the highways and byways of downtown Honolulu, culminating at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. Clockwise from left: Joseph Soon holds a gold monstrance containing the Holy Eucharist; altar servers lead the proces- sion on the street fronting the co-cathedral; faithful pause for a moment of prayer along the procession route.

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In 1929 he ania. was secretly ordained a bishop, “Long, hard years of prison, but was sent without trial to a la- labor camp and house arrest bor camp, before being allowed may have gradually impover- back to Lithuania in a 1933 pris- ished this strong, courageous oner exchange. witness of the Gospel, but per- Appointed bishop of Kaisia- secution and torture never broke dorys, he was again arrested in his will,” Cardinal Angelo Ama- 1946 for refusing to collaborate to, prefect of the Vatican’s Con- with Lithuania’s Soviet occupi- gregation for ’ Causes, said ers. When he was released from at the June 25 mass prison camps in 1956, he secretly for Archbishop Teofil Matulionis. Beatification is a step toward resumed his episcopal functions. sainthood. Pope John XXIII elevated him “We could ask why a man to archbishop in 1962, but the who spent so many years of life Soviets refused to let him attend in prisons and labor camps and Vatican II. He was killed by an in- wore prison clothes until retire- jection believed administered by ment never felt hostility for his a KGB police nurse following a enemy. The answer lies in God’s brutal beating in his apartment. CNS photo/courtesy Diocese Kaisiadorys grace, which ennobles the soul, In a message to the Vilnius Lithuanian Archbishop Teofilius Matulionis, center with cane, poses with other inmates in 1933 after being released Mass, Pope Francis praised enabling it to see God’s goodness from prison. Archbishop Matulionis, who was murdered in 1962 with a lethal injection after 16 years in prisons and Blessed Matulionis as a “coura- and providence in others, where labor camps, was to become the first Catholic martyr from the country’s communist era to be declared blessed. some see only hatred and evil,” geous defender of faith and hu- he said at the Mass in Cathedral man dignity,” whose example Square. injection in 1962 after 16 years “relentless dictatorship.” He said grims to his graveside. remained topical in a society The cardinal said Blessed of Soviet incarceration, had re- one Soviet official had predicted “The memory of past suffer- that created its own “temporary Matulionis, who was murdered mained a “humble, generous, the archbishop, would be pro- ing should not cloud our joy, but truths” and often humiliated re- in his apartment with a lethal gentle and loyal man,” despite claimed a saint and attract pil- it should remind everyone to re- ligious believers. Unable to visit African country, pope sends major donation to charities By Carol Glatz through this initiative ‘The Pope the cardinal said. people and promote peace and farming tools for 2,500 families Catholic News Service for South Sudan,’” Cardinal Peter Already in March, Pope Fran- development, the cardinal said. in areas where it is still possible Turkson told reporters at a Vati- cis had expressed doubts about South Sudan became inde- to grow food. VATICAN CITY — With a trip to can news conference June 21. the possibility of making the trip, pendent from Sudan in 2011 Some $112,000 will go to South Sudan postponed indefi- “He fervently hopes to be able saying in an interview with Ger- after decades of war. But just fund Solidarity With South Su- nitely, Pope Francis is sending to go there as soon as possible on many’s Die Zeit newspaper, that two years after independence, dan — an international Catholic close to a half-million dollars to an official visit to the nation; the visiting South Sudan would be political tensions erupted into network, supporting 16 schol- help two church-run hospitals, a church does not shut hope out of “important,” but that “I don’t be- violence and abuses. The fight- arships and a training program teacher training center and farm- such an afflicted area,” said the lieve that it is possible.” The pope ing, displacement, insecurity and for primary school teachers. The ing projects for families as a way cardinal, who is prefect of the approved the project funding in drought have led to large-scale teacher training center takes to show the people there his soli- Vatican Dicastery for Promoting April, a month before the Vatican hunger and malnutrition across in students from every ethnic darity and support. Integral Human Development. announced the trip’s delay. the country. It’s estimated that group so they can learn and lat- Because a planned trip with An official visit was meant to The initiative is meant to sup- 3.8 million people have been dis- er teach values of tolerance and Anglican Archbishop Justin Wel- draw the world’s attention to a plement, support and encourage placed and at least 28 million are reconciliation along with basic by of Canterbury couldn’t hap- silent tragedy, give voice to those the ongoing work of religious in need of food aid. education. pen this year as hoped, Pope suffering, and encourage con- congregations, Catholic orga- A papal donation of about A contribution of $150,000 Francis “wants to make tangible flicting parties to make renewed nizations and international aid $200,000 will support a program will go to fund two hospitals run the presence and closeness of the and greater efforts in finding a groups on the ground that “gen- run by Caritas South Sudan, pro- by the Comboni Missionary Sis- church with the suffering people peaceful solution to the conflict, erously and tirelessly” help the viding fast-growing seeds and ters. Archdiocese At Fatima, cardinal consecrates collects blood Lebanon, Middle East to Mary to celebrate By Catholic News Service Syriac Catholic Ignace Joseph III Younan and a delega- Cardinal Tagle’s FATIMA, Portugal — Lebanese tion of bishops and priests. Cardinal Bechara Rai consecrat- “We have come to renew the 60th birthday ed Lebanon and all the Middle dedication of Lebanon and the East to Mary in Fatima, praying countries of the Middle East to By Catholic News Service for peace and stability. the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thousands of faithful from the according to her wishes. This MANILA, Philippines — Instead Middle East as well as Lebanese dedication is to repent, to stop of material gifts, a priest and CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn diaspora from around the world Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines, in a 2015 file photo. wars and to consolidate peace,” employees of the Archdiocese of also made the pilgrimage for the Cardinal Rai said. “Lebanon Day in Fatima,” which Manila gifted Cardinal Luis Anto- Beginning in June 2013, Car- “I think the best gift is to help want to give life,” he said in ex- began June 24 with the recita- nio Tagle with their blood. dinal Rai has annually consecrat- The collection drive was held save or extend somebody’s life, pressing thanks to those who tion of the rosary and a candlelit ed Lebanon and all the Middle at the Archdiocesan Chancery in that’s why we have this blood joined the effort. procession. East to Mary at Harissa, home of the historic on June donation drive,” Father de Claro In the past, the archdiocese “We have come from Lebanon, 19 to commemorate the birth- said. also held a blood donation Iraq, Syria, the Holy Land, Egypt, Our Lady of Lebanon. The con- day of the cardinal, who will “Through this, we also want drive to celebrate the birthday the (Persian) Gulf countries and secrations were in response to a turn 60 June 21. to show the cardinal that we of then-Cardinal Gaudencio Ro- various countries of proliferation request of the Synod of Bishops Father Sanny de Claro, arch- treasure life,” he added. sales. Cardinal Tagle succeeded — particularly from Australia, for the Middle East held in the diocesan director of human The blood collected will be Cardinal Rosales in December Canada, the United States, Eu- Vatican in October 2012. This resource development, told used particularly to help poor 2011. rope — to continue, from gener- year, the consecration at Fatima ucanews.com that the group people who cannot afford to buy The blood donation drive was ation to generation, to honor our commemorated the centennial chose to gift the cardinal with blood, the priest said. organized by the archdiocese in Blessed Mary,” Cardinal of the apparitions, when Mary their blood because it symbol- “We do this yearly for the cooperation with the Philippine Rai said during his homily June appeared to three shepherd chil- izes life. cardinal for that purpose ... we Red Cross. 25. He concelebrated Mass with dren in the Portuguese village. 14 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 30, 2017 Pope Francis

CNS/Tony Gentile, Reuters Pope Francis holds a monstrance on the feast of Corpus Christi June 18 at Rome’s Basilica of St. Mary Major.

DIOCESAN CONVENTION CORPUS-CHRISTI WORLD REFUGEE DAY Help youth see Eucharist is reminder of God’s love Dispel fear of the blessings By Cindy Wooden having difficulty walking. He and now- refugees by getting Catholic News Service retired Pope Benedict XVI would ride on of adulthood the truck, kneeling or sitting before the to know them ROME — The Eucharist is a tangible monstrance. By Junno Arocho Esteves reminder of God’s love, and receiving Elected at the age of 76, Pope Francis By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Communion is a call to work to build walked behind the truck for the 1-mile Catholic News Service the body of Christ by loving others and procession in 2013. But beginning in ROME — Instead of “pretending to be shunning all that sows division within a 2014, because of his difficulty walking VATICAN CITY — Getting to know adolescents,” parents must help young community, Pope Francis said. long distances and in order to avoid draw- someone who is a refugee can wipe people see the blessing of growing The Eucharist should “heal our ambi- ing attention away from the Eucharist, away fears and dismantle distorted into adulthood, Pope Francis told tion to lord it over others, to greedily he met the procession at St. Mary Major ideologies, Pope Francis said. priests, religious, catechists and parish hoard things for ourselves, to foment dis- instead of participating in it. Highlighting World Refugee Day, council members from the Diocese of cord and criticism,” he said June 18, cel- In his homily at the Mass, the pope which is marked June 20, the pope Rome. ebrating the feast of the Body and Blood said the Eucharist “is the sacrament of asked that “concrete attention go to the The belief that youthfulness is a of Christ. “May it awaken in us the joy of memory, reminding us, in a real and tan- women, men and children fleeing from model of success “is one of the most living in love, without rivalry, jealousy or gible way, of the story of God’s love for conflict, violence and persecution.” dangerous ‘unwitting’ menaces in the mean-spirited gossip.” us.” After praying the Angelus in St. Pe- education of our adolescents” that Pope Francis celebrated the Mass out- Just as the Israelites were called to re- ter’s Square June 18, he also asked that hinders their personal growth because side the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the member how God led them safely through people pray for all those who have lost “adults have taken their place,” the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. With an the desert, he said, “remembering all that their lives on land or at sea in their at- pope said June 19, opening the Rome almost constant breeze cooling the warm the Lord has done for us is the foundation tempt to flee for their lives. Diocese’s annual convention. Rome day, thousands of people — includ- of our own personal history of salvation.” “Their stories of heartache and hope This “can increase a natural ten- ing children who made their first Commu- “Remembrance is essential for faith, as can become opportunities for fraternally dency young people have to isolate nion this spring — gathered outside the water is for a plant,” Pope Francis said. coming together and truly getting to themselves or to curb their process basilica for the evening Mass and for the Remembering, he said, keeps people know each other,” the pope said. of growth” because they have no role Corpus Christi procession later from St. “mindful, never forgetting who it is who “In fact, personally meeting with ref- models, the pope said. John Lateran to the Basilica of St. Mary loves us and whom we are called to love ugees dispels fears and distorted ideolo- In his nearly 45-minute talk, Pope Major, about a mile away. in return.” gies” and becomes a way for people to Francis reflected on the convention’s The 2017 feast day included two major Pope Francis said it seems that today grow in their humanity as they learn to theme, “Do not leave them alone! Ac- changes from past practices. First, al- people’s ability to remember and be mind- make room for an attitude of openness companying parents in educating ado- though Italian dioceses, like many around ful is weakening. and the building of bridges, he said. lescent children.” the world, moved the feast from a Thurs- “Amid so much frantic activity, many One person becomes displaced every The pope said the first step in reach- day to a Sunday in the late 1970s, the people and events seem to pass in a three seconds, the U.N. Nations High ing out to young people in Rome is Mass and procession with the pope at St. whirl,” he said. “We quickly turn the page, Commissioner for Refugees reported to “speak in the Roman dialect, that John Lateran remained on the Thursday looking for novelty while unable to retain June 19. is, concretely” rather than in general until this year. memories.” The year 2016 saw the highest num- or abstract terms that do not speak to Second, instead of transporting the But the focus on living for the moment, ber of refugees and internally displaced teens’ problems. Blessed Sacrament on a truck in the Cor- he said, often means living superficially people ever on record, it said, with 65.6 Families in big cities such as Rome pus Christi procession this year, it was and without a focus on “who we are and million people being away from their face different problems than those in carried on a platform held aloft on the where we are going.” homelands, 300,000 people more than rural areas. For this reason, the pope shoulders of four men. Eight other men The feast of the Body and Blood of at the end of 2015. said, parents must educate their ado- carried tall poles holding a canopy over Christ, the pope said, reaches people even By the end of 2016, more than 40 lescent children “within the context the platform, a task made more difficult in their “fragmented lives,” reminding million people were displaced within of a big city” and speak to them con- by the breeze. them how Christ was broken for their their own country, 22.5 million were cretely with “healthy and stimulating The truck had made its first appear- salvation and continues to offer himself in refugees and 2.8 million people were realism.” ance in 1994 when St. John Paul II began the “loving fragility” of the Eucharist. seeking asylum, the report said. JUNE 30, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 15

Michael Sult | FreeImages Mary Adamski VIEW FROM THE PEW My patriotic anthem for Independence Day will be hanging out my American flag for Independence Day tism and love are mutual. private meditative flag raising service at I’ve made a vow to take my patriotism my front door: It’s “thank you, thank you” Tuesday as always. I’ll likely hum a patriotic song or two while to a personal level. For Americans with a which plays really well to the tune to the I’m at it, but it’s best for all people and birds within earshot that family member in the military, committed “Halleluia Chorus” from Handel’s “Mes- to living out love of country at the edge, siah.” I don’t belt out the tunes full volume. It’s not just the familiar it’s always personal. But the vast major- “Thank you” is something that trips Ianthems thrumming in my head. Other thoughts, not always po- ity of us don’t have more than a passing off the tongue easily, often just a reflex awareness of our warriors. Wouldn’t this response. While we most sincerely mean etical and not set to music, come to mind on these holidays like be the perfect time to stretch out a hand it when we say “I love you” as our family’s Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Oh dear, do I have that fever that to one of those camo- clad guys or gals? traditional sign-off from a telephone con- strikes politicians when they’re at the top of a step and in the vicin- With all the island landmarks dedicat- versation, I think it’s a sentiment we take ed to American veterans and military his- for granted — of course you do. ity of a flag. tory, we can tend to see the flag shrouded “I’m praying for you” is another thing I One theme in my mind is why don’t I drumbeat of the patriot’s medley I’m in sadness. Just think of the past year’s say to people I know are hurting, grieving, do this every day like the neighbor down humming. Not easy to set the Fourth events at Pearl Harbor, aboard the USS needing comfort. I mean it, but I don’t the street? I bet if I lived closer to a mili- Commandment to music! The Jewish and Missouri, at the National Cemetery of the take a list to bed: “Oh Lord, you know tary base I’d see the Stars and Stripes on Christian religions teach that “honor your Pacific at Punchbowl, honoring the dwin- who I’m talking about, right?” lots of houses. Why do we relinquish father and mother” extends to support of dling numbers of World War II, Korean “Thank you. I love you. God bless you.” patriotic display as being just for public lawful government we have established War and Vietnam War veterans. With is- My patriotic anthem for Independence buildings and stages and parades and for ourselves. The Catechism of the Catho- land bases as frequent departure sites for Day. I want to direct it to Steve LaForce, cemeteries. Okay, I admit that’s simplistic; lic Church says: “It is the duty of citizens young warriors being deployed to Middle a very special member of my family. My yeah, I’ve seen the red-white-blue stuff to contribute along with the civil authori- East battlegrounds, we are spectators to nephew Steve served in the Air Force, on sale in retail stores. T-shirts and table- ties to the good of society in a spirit of deployed four times to Iraq, Kuwait, cloths, great; diapers, seriously?! truth, justice, solidarity and freedom. The Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. My mind meanders into discomfort love and service of one’s country follow Wouldn’t this be the He came back, thank God. I’ve only heard zones. Don’t take this patriotic flutter of from the duty of gratitude and belong to through the family network of how many mine as a statement about current events the order of charity.” There’s terrific stuff perfect time to stretch out challenges he’s had to conquer, body and or endorsement of any politician or agen- in that section of the catechism about wel- soul, since then. da. Don’t we all know how flags do get coming immigrants, righteous resistance a hand to one of those Separated by 5,000 miles and time misused and abused in that way, not just to abuse of power, the right to critique zones, we seldom talk. Our brief and the star-spangled banner. Hmm, should I and change government. Find it in book- camo- clad guys or gals? infrequent reunions occur in the high- be skeptical about my neighbor’s motives stores or online. energy vortex that is his household of four for his daily display? “Patriotism is a moral virtue. National- the anguish of families’ farewells. Our is- bright and lively kids. It’s not conducive Much as I’m tempted, I won’t attach a ism in its various modes, never is,” ac- land has been the destination for too, too to conversations, but I know him through footnote banner to my flag proclaiming cording to an essay on the Evangelical many flag-draped coffins being returned his actions, the way he teaches and guides “No make: America is already great.” Catholicism website. Writer M.J. Andrew from distant battlefields. his kids and cherishes the wonder woman I long since reconciled with a neighbor quoted Josemaria Escriva, the founder of No one can remain unmoved when who is his wife. who saw my fluttering flag as an anti-Ha- Opus Dei, who said “If patriotism becomes hearing Jesus’ words from John’s Gospel: “Did you ever know that you’re my waiian statement. Except that I’d like to nationalism, which leads you to look at “Greater love has no one than this, that hero?” I want to borrow that chorus, say, at this time of the Hokulea’s awesome other people, at other countries, with in- one lay down his life for his friends.” We though the rest of the song it’s from is success, why don’t you fly the Hawaiian difference, with scorn, without Christian shouldn’t just reflect on those words at something for the young man and his flag right side up again? charity and justice, then it is a sin.” funerals. wife. There were times when the display of The essayist also quoted “Memory and I see Steve as the embodiment of patri- national and state flags has made me un- Identity,” a 2005 book by St. John Paul II: Thanks for your service otism. He served his country in uniform, in comfortable. Fine to see flags at a sports “Whereas nationalism involves recogniz- A television news feature for the cel- danger, with honor. He came home to join event, but on the stage, altar or sanctu- ing and pursuing the good of one’s own ebration of Flag Day June 14 twanged the ranks of generations of veterans, who ary of a place of worship, it feels like a nation alone, without regard for the rights the heartstrings. Preston Sharp, 11, of are the humble and hard-working core distraction from the focus on God, or the of others, patriotism … is a love for one’s Redding, California, earned money to of all the little neighborhoods and towns spiritual experience people are seeking native land that accords rights to all other put mini flags on veterans’ graves in his that make our vast country as great as it there. I’ve seen flags on display in Prot- nations equal to those claimed for one’s hometown cemetery. He is now joined by is. Most veterans, like Steve, never even estant churches, and on the sideline of own. Patriotism, in other words, leads to a a whole horde of people stimulated by share their tales as heroes and witnesses a Catholic church or two, but not in the properly ordered social love.” his vision of applauding patriots. My Irish to history. He returned to take on another sanctuary where we focus on the crucifix, Okay, now I’m so bogged down with eyes leaked at hearing his quiet refrain uniform, as a law enforcement officer. In the altar, the lectern where the Gospel is weighty quotes, I’m losing my cheery “thanks for your service” at each grave. this day and age, clearly he’s not safe to proclaimed. patriot’s chorus here. But I’m with the And that brings me to the main chorus take off the prayer list! Thanks for your And yet, a basic religious belief is the sainted pope on the concept that patrio- that reverberates in my head during my service, Steve. I love you. God bless you. 16 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 30, 2017 Msgr. Owen F. Campion 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Catechesis Only spiritual Father Kenneth Doyle rewards endure QUESTION CORNER 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 his weekend’s first reading is from the first Uses for cellphones in church? of two books in the Bible that bear a name suggesting that they are about the kings of Recently a reader complained about irreverent behavior in church ister is unworthy. Israel. Kings are mentioned, but from a very prior to Mass, including cellphone use. As part of your response, The Catechism of the Catholic Tparticular view. Kings were judged on how well they you stated that cellphone use is always inappropriate. Judging Church expresses it this way: “From led the people to abide by the Covenant, to love Q behavior is also ugly behavior, at least as repugnant as irrever- the moment that a sacrament is God, and to obey God. ence. I use my cellphone prior to Mass while seated in church. I read the celebrated in accordance with the Nothing else in life was as important. day’s Scriptures along with meditations on those readings from several intention of the church, the power So the prophets were very important, as they sources. (I particularly like the daily reflections from the University of Notre of Christ and his Spirit acts in and taught the people to follow God. This reading is Dame and from the Jesuit community.) I will continue this practice despite through it, independently of the about Elisha, who visits a household in which lives anyone’s misplaced judgments. (City of origin withheld) personal holiness of the minister” a wealthy woman. She receives him. She has no I take issue with your recent I neglected to mention that there (No. 1128). children, but the prophet assures her. She will bear a Q comments on cellphone us- are some legitimate and laudable That having been said, a priest of child. It would be by divine power. age in church, as appeared in your uses that involve neither speak- course must strive always to remain St. Paul encouraged and challenged the Chris- column in Our Sunday Visitor. I fully ing nor texting — most notably, in the state of grace so that he may tians of Rome. He reminded them that to live with agree with the inappropriateness of to reflect on the Scriptures or to be a worthy representative of Christ, Christ also meant dying with Christ, and then they talking or texting before, during or read prayers in preparation for the in whose person he acts in confer- would rise with Christ. Death is inevitable for all hu- even after the service is over. Eucharist. So, a mea culpa from ring a sacrament. man beings, but it had an especially fearful context However, using the Laudate app, me and a thank-you to those who So, to answer your question: for Christians in Rome. Christianity was a crime. I read the daily Scriptures, the Lo- responded. Your daughter was validly baptized Death was the penalty, and unless the Christian reto Litany (after saying the rosary) and no “re-baptism” needs to take were a citizen, as was Paul, and few were citizens, and a number of other prayers be- Are sacraments place. What you could do, though, executions were agonizing, brutally so. fore Mass. It never really occurred by sinful priests legit? is to offer a prayer or two for the The Gospel reading from Matthew begins quite to me that what I do quietly on my priest who baptized her. solemnly. Indeed, it can be puzzling. Jesus says Can priests baptize someone if Had the priest been guilty of cellphone is offensive to others. they are in the state of mortal that if anyone loves father or mother more than the Q sexual abuse, it could be that he had (Lawrenceville, Illinois) sin? My daughter was baptized by Lord, they are not worthy to be a . He says confessed the sin and been forgiven our parish priest in the 1980s. A few that the true disciple must also carry a cross. The letters above are indicative long before he baptized your daugh- months later, he committed suicide. Put these verses in the context in which they of those that arrive each week ter. Still, though, he was deeply A The reason given was that he was were written. Families were divided, maybe often, in response to this column. (Did troubled — as the suicide would being accused of sexual abuse. when a member converted to Christianity. Anyone you notice — as I did — a slight indicate — and could profit from If that was true, was he allowed convicted of being a Christian literally had to carry difference in tone between the two your prayers. to baptize? And is my daughter her or his cross and be crucified as was Jesus. letters?) Such letters are valuable, (I should mention, too, that — in legitimately baptized, or does she When the first Christians heard these words, serving to fill out my own answers contrast to the practice a genera- need a new baptism? (Manassas, they knew very well that persons considered very and offering observations that can- tion or two back — the church now Virginia) dear, for self-survival, might desert them, and that not be included in a few short para- celebrates a funeral Mass in church crucifixion was the preferred way of getting rid of graphs. The church has always taught for someone who takes his own life; anyone who broke the law. The original question had com- A that the validity of a sacrament the thinking is that the person may Paul’s reassurance said that such terrible conse- plained about people talking and does not depend on the state of soul well have been so disturbed as to quences were worth the price of being with the Lord laughing on cellphones — or texting of the human minister. (The techni- mitigate somewhat his own moral forever. — before Mass (in fact, during ex- cal theological language is that the responsibility.) Indeed, he himself proved the point. He was position of the Blessed Sacrament). sacraments act “ex opere operato” martyred, but as a citizen, he was entitled to be ex- I did offer my own view that “the — i.e., from the very fact of the ac- Questions may be sent to Father Ken- ecuted without pain. use of cellphones is never proper in tion’s having been performed.) With neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. church — whether to speak or to every sacrament, Jesus Christ is the com and 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Al- Reflection text.” principal actor, even when the min- bany, New York 12203. A line in the musical “Oklahoma!” says that “everything’s up-to-date in Kansas City!” Well, in the first decades of Christianity, everything was up- to-date in Rome, more than in any other place on Corporal Works of Mercy earth. It was a glittering city, with every opportunity Shelter the homeless. and comfort the human heart could desire. In a word, it was impossible, however, to enjoy all the wonders and pleasures of Rome while being true to the Gospel. As if this were not enough, professing Christian- ity was a capital crime. Roman justice operated on the hunch, as does American justice today, that the death penalty deterred others from committing simi- lar crimes, namely becoming Christian and living the Christian life. The example of countless martyrs proved the folly of this hunch, but still the temptation to for- sake the Lord was heightened by the aspect of dying for the crime of Christianity, and executions were horrifying in the Roman system. Crucifixion was not the only way “criminals” were killed in agony and horror. As had the prophets of old, Paul insisted that living in obedience to God was the only thing that mattered, and its reward humbled all the glories and the pleasures of mere human existence, even if this existence occurred in Rome, the very crown of human life at the time. The readings call us to reality. Win the lottery. Re- ceive $300 million dollars. Will it subtract one week from an aging life? Will it erase the pain of grief? Will it give a sense of purpose to life? It will not. CNS photo/Zohra Bensemra, Reuters Only the spiritual rewards endure. The world will A woman from Syria sits in a tent she shares with her sister and a friend near a refugee camp in Chios Island, Greece, June 10. pass away. World Refugee Day was June 20. JUNE 30, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 17

Father John Catoir Some fear Spiritualife is salutary woman wrote to me recent- ly: “Father I was wondering if you could offer me some suggestions? I am trying Ato trust in Our Lord, but I tend to be anxious, sometimes to the point of having anxiety attacks. I want to trust God, but I get so frightened.” I answered her right away, “St. once wrote, ‘Do not be anxious because you’re anxious.’” He was saying that some fear is nor- mal. Coping with severe fear may be another matter, where you need professional help. But even Jesus suffered the agony in the Garden. Marcio Duarte | FreeImages Jesus trusted his Father, but he was human enough to experience fear. It wasn’t death itself he feared, but he did fear the way he was going Father Ron to die. We all must accept the fact that to fear is human. Rolheiser Sometime our fears are salutary. John Newton, the man who wrote, “Amazing Grace” was a slave trader who converted to Christ out of fear for his salvation. Here is how he expressed it, “T’was grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my The seamless garment fears relieved.” Some fear is designed to help you to regain your senses. ohn of the Cross teaches that within spirituality just antithetical to what’s central within a social justice agenda, but Sometimes the lack of fear can be a problem. Those who manage financial markets are worried and morality there are no exempt areas. Simply it, perhaps more than anything else, that the lack of fear in today’s investors can lead leaves liberal ideology and its politi- put, you cannot be a saint or a highly moral per- to serious problems. At this writing, the bull mar- cal allies compromised in a way that ket is raging; investors seem to have lost sight of son if you allow yourself a moral exemption or allows many sincere people to with- the big picture. Jtwo. Thus, I may not allow myself to split off one moral hold their support. James Macintosh, recently wrote in the Wall flaw or sinful habit and see it as unimportant in the light Clearly, of course, nobody is Street Journal, “The fearlessness of today’s in- asked to give equal energy to every of my positive qualities and the overall good that I do. vestors can be compared justice issue in the world. Accepting to picking up pennies in For , you cannot be a saint and have a that none of these issues can be ef- We need more front of a steamroller.” For moral blind-spot, even if it’s a minor one. A bird tethered fectively dealt in isolation shouldn’t instance, in caring for your stop us from passionately working prudence and soul, it’s not wise to ignore to a rock, he says, cannot fly irrespective of whether the on one issue or another. But know- the odds. The world is full of cord holding it is a cable or a string. ing that these issues are all of one wisdom in danger and temptation. piece does demand that we always The same is true for our efforts to struggle against abortion must also There are 570,000 drug- recognize that, however important caring for our related deaths every year. protect life and foster justice in our focus on the issues of poverty and our particular issue, we may not see world. The protection of life and the support for pregnant women. As souls. A spirit Dabbling with pot has led it in simple black and white, with- many users to try more seri- promotion of justice are all of one well, to morally accept killing in out nuance, as an issue that can be piece. We cannot be an authentic one area (capital punishment) helps of laxity has ous drugs. The unlucky ones dealt with within one ideological, have ended up insane or prophet and have a few moral blind sanction its acceptance in another political or religious silo. We must spots. area (abortion). Sexual morality invaded the dead. always be sensitive to the whole, to We need more prudence A huge consequence flows from must also be addressed since abor- the big picture, to the intricate inter- this, namely, we cannot treat issues tion is the inevitable bi-product of souls of many. and wisdom in caring for our connections among all these social like abortion, nuclear war, lack of a society within which two people souls. A spirit of laxity has issues. invaded the souls of many. ecological sensitivity, the plight of who are not married to each other And not least, we must be hum- People are more willing to move toward the slip- refugees, racism, sexism, poverty have sex with each other. ble before and sensitive to our own pery slope, where so many have fallen to their and inequality, poor access to health It’s all one piece, and any op- doom. care, unequal access to education, position to abortion that fails to moral inconsistencies. We will, this Church leaders are beginning to worry about sexual irresponsibility, and discrimi- adequately recognize the wider side of eternity, always have them Sunday Mass attendance. The New York archdio- nation against the LGBT community perspective that more fully defines and we must forgive ourselves for cese has reported a drop of nearly 20 percent in in isolation from each other, as if “pro-life” leaves many sincere peo- them and not let perfection, the fact the past few years. This is a nation-wide trend. these were wholly discrete issues. ple unable to support anti-abortion that we can’t be fully consistent, be The fear of committing a mortal sin once Whether we admit it or not, these groups. the enemy of the good. Acknowl- motivated many Catholics to make the sacrifices areas are all inextricably intercon- Conversely, those of us who edging both our own inconsistencies needed to remain faithful to the worship of God. nected. To quote Cardinal Joseph are concerned with the issues of and the complexities of the issues Today a lack of any fear seems to be having the Bernardin: “The success of any one poverty, health-care, capital punish- should make us more open to listen- exact opposite effect. of the issues concerning life requires ment, ecology, war, racism, sexism ing to the views of others and make A prolonged drifting away from the discipline a concern for the broader attitude in and LGBT rights, need to accept that us less doctrinaire and fundamental- of practicing one’s faith often leads to a loss of society about the respect for human these issues cannot be effectively ist in our own attitudes. the spirit of reverence, and in some cases, ends in life.” That’s a strong challenge for addressed without also addressing All the issues that deal with jus- a complete falling away from the church. all of us, on all sides of the ideologi- the issue of abortion. Again, the in- tice and peace, are of one piece, one Purging ourselves of an excess of religious cal spectrum. terconnection isn’t just mystical, it’s whole, one moral corpus, one seam- scruples can be a good thing. Jesus said, “Be not Thus, those of us who are con- empirical: Failure to be sensitive to less garment; and like the soldiers anxious.” He wanted his people to be motivated cerned about abortion need to ac- who is weak and vulnerable in one casting dice for Jesus’ clothing, we by love rather than fear. cept that the problem of abortion area deeply compromises one’s mor- should hesitate to tear this garment But there is a more salutary fear that should cannot be effectively addressed al standing on other issues that deal into different pieces. always remain with us; namely, the fear of dis- without at the same time addressing with the weak and the vulnerable. pleasing God. The spirit of reverence should issues of poverty, access to health We must advocate for and strive to Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, never be abandoned. care, sexual morality, and even capi- protect everyone who falls victim teacher and award-winning author, is May the Lord be your strength and your joy. tal punishment. The interconnection within our present way of living, president of the Oblate School of Theol- here is not wholly mystical. It’s real. and that includes the unborn. ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be Abortion is driven more by poverty It’s all of one piece! There can be contacted through his website www. and lack of adequate support than no exempt areas, thus opposition to ronrolheiser.com or on Facebook www. by any liberal ideology. Hence, the the protection of the unborn is not facebook.com/ronrolheiser. I 18 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 30, 2017 Greg Erlandson AMID THE FRAY What is a Catholic voter to do? etting into a political dis- President George W. Bush, the social sponsored the gathering of academic cussion in Washington principles that make up Catholic centers for Catholic social thought. these days is about as hard social thought are something that For a Trump supporter, of course, as finding a Fighting Irish evangelicals lack. We don’t have “if- most of the evening’s conversation Gfan at a Notre Dame football game. then teachings,” he said, such as if would have felt fairly hostile, and In the era of Trump — where those we believe in the sanctity of human the polarized gulf that now divides who dislike the president are as life, then we care for the unborn so many Americans certainly didn’t obsessed about him as his strongest and the poor and the refugee. get any narrower. supporters — the real challenge is He also worries that where once Politically, we face a growing red- extricating oneself from one. “there were two contending visions blue segregation that keeps us from But a recent panel on “Pope Fran- of the common good, now we are even being able to empathize with cis, Catholic Social Thought and having an argument about whether those we disagree with. Perhaps U.S. Public Life” was an opportunity there is a common good at all.” we need to borrow an idea from to think about our political era from For Shields, a thoughtful Demo- the Cold War and establish cultural a Catholic vantage point. crat and a Catholic, there is much exchanges where Democrats from Political columnists Mark Shields to bemoan in both parties. He ex- California would come live with a and Michael Gerson with The Atlan- pressed particular concern for the Republican family in Indiana for tic’s Emma Green did not focus so polarization that divides Washington, two weeks and vice versa. Sister Jean Larm, much on Pope Francis as on Catho- and he expressed concern that some The challenge for the church is lic social thought and where a think- Democratic Party leaders go so far as that Catholic social teaching is not Sisters of St. Joseph of ing Christian could find a home in to say that the party should not sup- well understood and is often seen as Carondelet today’s political environment. port any candidate who is pro-life. code for a liberal agenda. This is not VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Of course, for many Catholics, “This is a dismal time,” he said. helped by the fact that at times it is. choosing a political party may have For Emma Green, a Georgetown Whatever happens next week more to do with one’s upbringing, University graduate from 2012 and or next year or in 2020 may mat- political inclinations or economic a certified millennial, the glass was ter less for the church than finding self-interest than one’s religion. For at least half full. She noted that at a way to communicate effectively The joy of those people, Emma Green’s assess- the March for Life in Washington the entire ecology of Catholic moral ment that Catholics are in a difficult this year, there were signs proclaim- teaching. It may not make political position with no political home ing that “Black lives matter, immi- discussions any less energetic, but at might be hard to understand. grant lives matter, unborn lives mat- least we’d have a shared framework, housekeeping The church does have social and ter.” While many young people are a shared language and a fighting Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP moral teachings that should shape “politically homeless,” she said, new chance of understanding even those Hawaii Catholic Herald how we evaluate the political choic- coalitions may be emerging. with whom we disagree. es we face, however, and neither The conversation was moderated or the most part of my life, I have been a party fully satisfies these teachings. by John Carr, who heads George- Erlandson, director and editor-in-chief teacher. I really love teaching in the elemen- For Gerson, an evangelical Chris- town’s “Initiative on Catholic Social of Catholic News Service, can be reached tary grades such as at St. Theresa School. tian and a former speechwriter for Thought and Public Life,” which at [email protected]. However, as needs arise, we keep adjusting to Fmeet those transitions. Thus, I later became a care- giver to my sisters in community and in retirement, a housekeeper. object, with other states considering Housekeeping can be quite leisurable as I take similar policies. care of the things around the convent. This includes Richard fixing flowers and putting things away. Sometimes, And where assisted suicide is le- Doerflinger gal, insurers are placing their thumb natural frustrations in community arise as differ- A MORE HUMAN SOCIETY ences of opinion on where to put things, or in which on the scale to tilt it toward death. way to do or address certain matters take place. Nevada physician Brian Callister I have learned during these times to just let it go says he recently tried to help two of and fix it later. I was always a peaceful person, but his patients receive potentially life- then I started to exert myself in the wrong way. I A myth of neutrality saving therapy in their home states was told many times that my reaction could be seen of Oregon and California — and the on my face, or heard in the tone of my voice. So I nce upon a time, we were tients or “leave the profession.” insurance company refused to cover started correcting myself, praying to God to please told to allow dissent from The article’s basic premise is ri- the therapy, suggesting that they take care of me so that I could overcome the prob- time-honored legal and diculous. The American College of consider assisted suicide (www.you- lems I was having. I wanted again to be a peaceful moral norms in the name Obstetricians and Gynecologists’s tube.com/watch?v=CWrpr_5e4RY). Oof “freedom of choice.” 2011 survey of its membership Oregon’s public health plan has person. One of the ways that I nourish myself and re- Politicians assured us they were showed that only 14 percent are been doing this for years. gain my peacefulness is through nature. My prayer “personally opposed” to abortion willing to provide abortions. So One begins to suspect that “free- practice is nature. I love nature. One year, I went all but couldn’t impose their values on Emanuel’s position accuses most dom of choice” was always more a the way to North Carolina to join a “Back to God in others. Assisted suicide was advo- OB-GYNs of unprofessional conduct, slogan than a serious belief. It made Nature” retreat. The facilitators talked to us in the cated not as a way to demean the and would force all pregnant wom- no substantive claim about the right- beginning, had us make our lunches, and then drove lives of seriously ill patients but as en to have their babies delivered by ness of the choice, creating a myth us to the state park. There were streams, flowers, a way to let desperate people make an abortion provider. of neutrality that appealed to Ameri- mountains and more there. We could do anything their own choices at the end of life. In politics, as well, freedom of cans’ “live and let live” attitude. we wanted there, such as going on a hike, sitting by Where does this commitment to choice is getting old. Tom Perez, This opens the door to choices the stream, or just taking a long stroll. personal freedom stand now? Democratic National Committee most Americans would not endorse God speaks to me through his creation. As I see The American College of Obste- chair, now insists that support for on their merits. But once enough things walking through nature, I take notice of how tricians and Gynecologists declared abortion is a litmus test for anyone people and institutions go through everything is of the beauty of God. Look at an or- in 2007 that doctors morally op- running as a Democrat for public that door, these choices can be chid, for example, and the way it is formed, with its posed to abortion must present it as office. Some party leaders seem to hailed as “the new normal” — and pastel colors. How can it happen that all the flowers an option, and perform it or make disagree, but he retains his key post the door slams in the face of anyone are the same, and yet they are all different? referrals. They should even locate and hasn’t retracted his policy. making a different choice. Through nature I am able to see the beauty in their practice near abortion clin- Doctors are also under pressure If neutrality is a myth, though, all. And in like reflection, to see the beauty in other ics to ensure “access” to what they to conform to assisted suicide where that simplifies the issue. We’re not people, and my own self as a wonderful creation of abhor. it is legal. In Canada, a Supreme debating “choice,” but which view God. My favorite song “How Great Thou Art,” ex- Now the New England Journal of Court decision allowing the practice of life will mark our society. presses this well: Medicine has published a manifesto is being interpreted as requiring doc- Is human life a gift to be revered, “O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, / co-authored by Dr. Emanuel, tors to at least make referrals. The or something to be discarded when Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made; / I an architect of President Barack advocacy group “Compassion and it seems unproductive or inconve- see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, / Thy power Obama’s health care plan, that goes Choices” has been in court demand- nient to others? There is still time throughout the universe displayed. / Then sings my further. Abortion is now “a standard ing a similar policy in Vermont. for all of us to help choose the an- soul, my Savior God, to Thee, / How great Thou art! obstetrical practice,” he says, and But at least patients’ own choice swer. How great Thou art!” physicians may not substitute their is paramount, yes? Well, no. “personal beliefs” for this profes- State officials in California and Doerflinger worked for 36 years in the Sister Jean Larm is a local Sister of of sional standard. Objectors must New York are demanding that all Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the Carondelet. She is 58 years professed and resides at switch to a medical specialty where women include abortion in their U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. He Carondelet Community in Aina Haina. they will not care for female pa- private health coverage even if they writes from Washington state. JUNE 30, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 19 Saints Oliver Plunkett Diversions 1625-1681 July 1 Crosiers a) 0 The son of Irish gentry, Hawaii Catholic b) 1 Oliver was educated by his c) 3 Cistercian cousin, Patrick Plunkett, who took part in d) 53 the 1641 rebellion. Ordained in Rome in 1654, Oli- Harold’s Quiz 6) Church in Hawaii ver stayed there to teach and review books for the Sacred Congregation of the Index. In 1669, he was c) Japheth Who is the patroness for the Diocese of It’s summertime, Heraldistas! Slap on Honolulu? named archbishop of Armagh and primate of Ireland. some sunscreen and a sweet pair of d) Naaman Over the next decade, he organized synods, visited shades – we’re shining the spiritual spot- a) Our Lady of Guadalupe dioceses, opened schools and confirmed thousands light on a new set of Catholic trivia ques- 3) Calendar b) Our Lady Queen of Peace of Catholics. With a new wave of English persecution, tions. Stoked! True or false: All of the Sundays this July c) Our Lady of Grace are celebrated in the liturgical calendar as d) Our Lady, Star of the Sea he was forced into hiding in 1679. Arrested late that 1) Saints year, while visiting his dying cousin, Patrick, in Dub- Sundays in Ordinary Time. 7) lin, he was imprisoned until his execution in London Who is the patron saint of the Americas? a) True on trumped-up charges of treason. Extant letters a) Our Lady of Guadalupe b) False What is the name of the town southeast of b) Our Lady Queen of Peace Rome where past popes have traditionally reveal a devoted and courageous prelate who em- spent their summer retreat? braced martyrdom. © 2013 Catholic News Service c) Our Lady of Grace 4) Sacraments d) Our Lady, Star of the Sea True or false: Only bishops can administer a) Guidonia Montecelio the sacrament of baptism. b) Sesto San Giovanni 2) Scripture a) True c) Castellammare di Stabia In the book of Genesis, which of the fol- b) False d) Castel Gandolfo Schwadron lowing is NOT named as one of the sons of ? 5) Devotions Answers: 1) a, 2) d, 3) a, 4) b, 5) b, 6) b, 7) d a) Shem How many times is the “Hail Mary” said b) Ham when praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet?

Movie review Transformers: The Last Knight sinkhole of a plot drags in King who might somehow enjoy it. (Paramount) Arthur (Liam Garrigan), the bibli- Occult themes, much harsh but cal apocalypse, an English profes- mostly bloodless combat violence, Ponderous sci-fi action flick sor (Laura Haddock) in present- at least one use of profanity, a few in which a small-time inventor day Oxford and a loopy historian milder oaths, much crude and (Mark Wahlberg) tries to save (Anthony Hopkins) who explains crass language. Earth from being destroyed in a all the connections in detail but The Catholic News Service collision with the home planet of unconvincingly. a race of shape-shifting robots. A steady stream of swearing classification is A-III — adults. CNS/Harley Schwadron Director Michael Bay’s film makes this long, loud and dumb The Motion Picture Association of finds the evil sorceress (Gemma production, the fifth franchise America rating is PG-13 — par- Chan) who created the automa- entry for a series based on a line ents strongly cautioned. Some tons scheming to revive their dy- of Hasbro toys, inappropriate for material may be inappropriate for Scripture search® ing orb by desolating ours. The those undemanding youngsters children under 13. PAT KASTEN Gospel for July 2, 2017 Matthew 10:37-42 Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Catholic crossword Time, Cycle A: a lesson in discipleship. The words ACROSS 28 Once more 42 Pretty girl can be found in all directions in the puzzle. 29 Responded in 43 Three-legged 1 was boredom support one MATTHEW LOVES FATHER 31 Come with 45 Milk dispenser 6 Catholic Oscar- MOTHER MORE THAN ME DAUGHTER winning actor 32 Fine and delicate 46 Paving substance WORTHY LIFE LOSE IT of “Leaving Las 33 US government 49 Shining loan source 51 The Catholic ___ MY SAKE RECEIVES REWARD Vegas” fame 10 Green and Pekoe 36 The “B” of N.B. 52 “___ Lang Syne” RIGHTEOUS WHOEVER GIVES 14 Ishmael, to 37 Judah, for 53 King mackerel LITTLE ONES A CUP COLD 15 Mr. Greenspan example 54 Mass response 16 Gymnast Korbut 39 Woman in the 60 Restraint WATER DISCIPLE I SAY TO YOU Book of Judges 17 What some 61 Large crucifix who killed Sisera angels are 62 Fort in the San 40 Hairy Addams 19 Trundle Antonio diocese REWARD cousin 20 Word on a 63 “Hey, don’t look 41 “They shall ___ E D I S C I P L E E R T biblical wall ___!” their swords into 64 Foot drs. R L I F E O M O T H E R 21 Floor covering plowshares …” 23 Reprieve (Isa 2:4) 65 Lucifer E O I M Y S A K E M C I 27 Holy Name ___ W C K T O M T L N A E G Answer to previous puzzle DOWN 1 Bk. of the A C U P T L T A T W I H Pentateuch union? 34 Sr. Prejean 47 Article of 2 “I believe in ___ 12 Shoelace end 35 On one’s toes bedding R E T A W L H I C H V T God …” 13 Saline 37 Jesuit who 48 The Feast of Lots D A U G H T E R W O E E 3 They may start took part in the is also called this affairs 18 Jesus told Peter N L O V E S W O D E S O to cast this out discovery of the (Esth 9:24–28) 4 Roker and Peking Man 50 Mount Blanc, for Capone 22 ___ deucy A N A R O J R J N V R U 23 Title for Jesus 38 Engrossed one 5 Judging 39 “Star Wars” 52 Smallest W L O L E T G I V E S S 6 Catholic actor of 24 Heron 25 Holy one warrior component K M R E H T A F I R S E gangster movie 41 Bric-a-___ 55 Alphabet string fame 26 Yearn deeply 27 Large mop 42 Some jade 56 Pay ending I S A Y T O Y O U A L L 7 On sheltered side sculptures 57 Slave Turner 8 Freshwater fish 30 Catholic United © 2017 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com 43 Certain angel 58 Doctors’ org. 9 Hide securely States Supreme Court justice 44 Celtic priests 59 First name in 10 Oppressively hot 46 Capital of Ghana werewolves 11 Quickly form a 33 Papal vestment 20 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JUNE 30, 2017

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