Serrans Celebrate Canonizationwith Public Event Popesimplifies Annulment Processfor Some Cases, Other Changes Emphasize Pastoral
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September 11, 2015 In This Issue ESSEESSENGERNGER M Serving the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky since 1926 2 Sisters of Notre Dame Two new postulants 2 Cathedral Concert Series Diane Bish opens 40th season 2 Thomas More College Bishop Hughes Awards 3 Obituary Father James Egbers 3 Cemetery Visitation Days 3 Adult Faith Formation courses 6 Praise and Worship Series Speaker Judy Klein 7 Obituary Benedictine Sister Teresa Wolking CNS photo/Paul Haring 8 ‘We Choose Life’ Father Federico Lombardi, the Vatican spokesman, gestures at a press conference for the release of Pope Francis’ documents concerning changes to marriage annulments at the Vatican Sept. 8. Pope Francis approved rewriting sections of the Latin-rite Code of Canon Law and the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches to make the annulment process quicker, less expensive and more pastoral. 13 Diocesan students set new ACT record Pope simplifies annulment process for some cases, other changes emphasize pastoral ministry Cindy Wooden Meek and Merciful Jesus”) for the Eastern Catholic churches. Catholic News Service The changes, including for specific cases, the option of a brief VATICAN CITY — While a juridical process is necessary for process without the obligatory automatic appeal, go into effect Dec. making accurate judgments, the Catholic Church’s marriage 8, the opening day of the Year of Mercy. annulment process must be quicker, cheaper and much more of a The rules for the Latin and Eastern churches are substantially pastoral ministry, Pope Francis said. the same since the differences in texts refer mainly to the different Rewriting a section of the Latin-rite Code of Canon Law and of structures of the hierarchy with Latin churches having bishops the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches, Pope Francis said he and Eastern churches having eparchs and patriarchs. Bishop’s Schedule . .3 was not “promoting the nullity of marriages, but the quickness of Pope Francis said the changes in the annulment process were the processes, as well as a correct simplicity” of the procedures so Commentary . .4 motivated by “concern for the salvation of souls,” and particularly that Catholic couples are not “oppressed by the shadow of doubt” “charity and mercy” toward those who feel alienated from the People and Events . .10 for prolonged periods. Church because of their marriage situations and the perceived Saint for the Week . .10 The Vatican released Sept. 8 the texts of two papal documents, complexity of the Church’s annulment process. Classifieds . .16 “Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus” (“The Lord Jesus, the Gentle Judge”) (Continued on page 7) Entertainment . .17 for the Latin-rite church and “Mitis et misericors Iesus,” (“The Shopper’s Guide . .18 News Briefs . .19 Serrans celebrate canonization with public event David Cooley establishing nine missions along the way. Assistant Editor According to Mr. Murray, this courageous devotion and service to Catholics around the world are rejoicing in Pope Francis’ decision the Catholic Church, against all odds, reflects why Father Serra was to canonize Blessed Junípero Serra during the Holy Father’s upcoming selected as the patron and why the organization was named after him. visit to the United States, Sept. 22–27. “Many years ago there was a group of lay people who got together The Serra Club for Vocations, Northern Kentucky is inviting the who wanted to support vocations. I believe they were from the Seattle faith community to join them in celebrating the canonization of its area in the 1930’s, and they understood the significance that Father patron Blessed Junípero Serra. Serra had in his work as a Franciscan priest to help establish all those The canonization will take place Sept. 23 at the Basilica of the missions along the West Coast,” said Mr. Murray. “Through Father National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Junípero Serra’s efforts, they were able to bring Christ to the region.” Local serrans and guests will be gathering at Bishop Howard Mr. Murray expressed that this type of opportunity for the commu- Memorial Auditorium, Covington, for the historic moment. nity to gather together to watch and support the Church on this kind “It is a huge deal and it is probably the biggest deal we will experi- of scale is once in a lifetime. “To have Pope Francis on our soil and to ence in our lifetime to have our patron canonized by Pope Francis,” be able to experience a canonization ceremony as a group like this is said Serran Michael Murray. “We are thrilled to be able to have this going to be a very powerful thing,” he said. opportunity to gather and to celebrate together.” The Serra Club is open to men and women who would like to sup- The local event will begin at 4 p.m. with light refreshment. The port vocations within the Church. Mass and canonization ceremony will broadcast on EWTN, beginning The event is open to the public, but seating is limited. Parking will be at 4:15 p.m. “We will be showing the ceremony on a large video screen available at the Diocesan Curia parking area or at the Cathedral in the auditorium,” said Mr. Murray. Basilica of the Assumption parking areas across the street from the audi- Father Junípero Serra was an 18th century Franciscan friar who torium. To secure your seat(s) for the event, contact Mike Murray at (859) left a very comfortable life in Spain to come to the New World and share 392-1500 or e-mail [email protected]. his love of the Gospel. He was so dedicated that he walked thousands Learn more about the Serra Club at www.serranky.org or www.ser- of miles across what is now California and Mexico to spread the faith, rainternational.org. 2 September 11, 2015 Messenger Personal connection with the Sistersof Notre Diane Bish at the Basilica Dame brings about two new postulants Oct. 4, 3 p.m. The Cathedral Concert Series welcomes Laura Keener with Sister Val and after a couple years Sister Val invited Editor her to a “live-in” experience. During a live-in experience international concert organist Diane Bish to The Sisters of Notre Dame (SND) have relocated their young women who are considering discerning a religious open its 40th season of sacred music concerts. National Novitiate program to the Diocese of Covington. vocation are invited to live, pray and work with the sisters Best known for her television series “The Joy Notre Dame Sisters Marla Monahan and Rose Moser are for a set amount of time, usually a weekend, sometimes of Music,” Miss Bish will present a program the director and assistant director of the program. This longer. of thrilling organ favorites and traditional summer they have welcomed two postulants to their home “That’s when I felt a clarity in saying that ‘yes, I can do classics. on Wallace Ave., Covington — Mayra Martinez and Nicole this the rest of my life,’” said Ms. Martinez. “The live-in Varnerin. experience was an experience of freedom. The sisters Tickets, available online only at Both women say that never once gave a sense of pushing me, there was always www.cathedralconcertseries.org, are required they came to know and this freedom of wherever God leads you; our priority is for entrance. There is no charge for tickets. eventually discern a voca- your relationship with God and from that comes the call. tion with the Sisters of The live-in experience allowed that space that I could hear Notre Dame through a God clearer and, yeah, I want to move forward with the personal connection with Sisters of Notre Dame.” a Sister of Notre Dame. Nicole Varnerin is originally from Connecticut. She Ms. Martinez is from became familiar with the Sisters of Notre Dame during Reseda, California, where college at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, she worked as a youth Ohio, where she met Notre Dame Sister Kate Hine at the minister for St. Catherine college’s Newman Center. Sister Kate eventually became Mayra Martinez and of Siena Parish. Through Ms. Varnerin’s spiritual director. Nicole Varnerin her work as youth minis- “I always tell everyone who asks for advice going to col- ter she met Notre Dame lege to get a spiritual director,” said Ms. Varnerin. Sister Valerie Marie Roxburgh and helped Sister Val estab- “Whether your discerning or not — just for life — getting lish a young adult ministry. a spiritual director is the best thing. It helped the transi- “I wasn’t discerning at the time,” said Ms. Martinez. tion from childhood to college and afterwards as well.” “Sister Val invited me over and after a year I decided to Ms. Varnerin said that she has always thought of reli- start discerning. I thought the sisters were super joyful. gious life. There was only one obstacle — or at least a per- There was something special about their joy and there was ceived obstacle. “I love science,” she said. “I mean I LOVE realness about them.” science. I want to change the world through that passion, Ms. Martinez said that she began meeting monthly (Continued on page 15) Thomas More College recognizes Bishop Hughes Award honorees Thomas More College hosted the 20th annual Bishop ed St. Elizabeth Physicians which employs over 450 physi- Mentor/Mentee Program and Multi-Culture Initiatives — two Hughes Awards, Sept. 3, at the Drees Pavilion, Covington. cians and mid-level providers with 90 primary care and spe- local U.S. Bank employee resource groups. Bishop Roger Foys attended the event. The award was named cialty offices throughout the Northern Kentucky/Greater Mr. Groneck is actively involved in the community and in honor of former chancellor of the college and retired bish- Cincinnati area.