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. holds positions on several local boards including the Baker op of the Diocese of Covington, Bishop William A. Hughes, Additionally, Mr. Dubis established a Level III Neonatal Hunt Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, St. Elizabeth and recognizes and honors involvement in Catholic higher Intensive Care Unit for premature babies; established the Healthcare Foundation, COV200 Bicentennial, Vision 2015, education. David Armstrong, president of TMC, presented regional Heart and Vascular Institute; created the St. Catalytic Development Funding Corporation of Northern awards to three local leaders — John Dubis, Dan Groneck and Elizabeth Orthopedic Institute; laid the foundation for the Kentucky, Square1, Inc., and the Faith Community Pharmacy. Alice Sparks. new St. Elizabeth Research Institute; and created Health He serves on the Advisory Council of the Indian American Solutions Network, a joint ven- Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Kentucky ture partnership with Tri Health University Dean of Business Advisory Council. in order to create a truly region- Mr. Groneck is passionately involved in various charitable al health system option for the and fundraising activities. He has held leadership positions communities of Northern with the Diocese of Covington’s Parish Annual Appeal, the Kentucky and greater Alliance for Catholic Urban Education, the Thomas More Cincinnati. St. Elizabeth also College Capital Campaign and is a past board chairman of provided over $110 million in the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati. charity care and community Starting in her early 20s as an intern for the Kentucky benefits in 2013. He retired earli- First Lady Mildred Chandler, Alice Sparks developed the rep- er this year. utation of being the person with the energy, knowledge and Mr. Dubis is a fellow in the desire to accept the great challenges and successfully perform American College of Health major tasks. Care Executives and served on a Concerned with education, Ms. Sparks has served Thomas number of healthcare and civic More College and the University of Kentucky as a trustee, Keener photo organizations/boards, including Kentucky State PTA as legislative chair, and Northern the Kentucky Hospital Kentucky University as a regent. During her tenure at NKU, Association; the Greater Ms. Sparks became Chair of the Board of Regents, the first Cincinnati Health Council; the woman to serve in such a position at any Kentucky state uni- Northern Kentucky Chamber of versity. Commerce; the Greater Ms. Sparks’ impact can be felt throughout our community. Cincinnati American Heart A Cincinnati Enquirer Woman of the Year in 1995, she served David Armstrong (left), president of Thomas More College, and Bishop Roger Foys (center, Association; Greater Cincinnati as the chair of the Continuing Care Retirement Community, right) congratulate Dan Groneck and Alice Sparks, recipients of the 2015 Bishop Hughes United Way; the Commercial board member of the Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts, Awards. John Dubis, not pictured, was also recognized with the award. Club of Cincinnati; Vision 2015; Children’s Law Center and Bridges for a Just Community. Her During his seven years as president and chief executive the Women’s Choice Award Healthcare Advisory Board and involvement in public broadcasting is long and wide. A CET officer of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, John Dubis contributed to the Metropolitan Club. (Cincinnati Educational Television) volunteer for decades, the overall level of excellence shared by the entire hospital Dan Groneck has served as president of U.S. Bank – Ms. Sparks served on the station’s Board of Directors for six system. He was instrumental in the 2008 merger of the former Northern Kentucky Market since August 2001 with responsi- years. She has also been an important part of KET (Kentucky St. Luke/St. Elizabeth Medical Center organizations and their bilities for retail and commercial operations and marketing Educational Television), and the promotion she originally subsequent integration. Mr. Dubis led the effort to improve for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. With over 40 years made for CET urging viewers to make public television part quality, customer service and efficiencies throughout the new of banking experience, Mr. Groneck has held several increas- of their estate plans is now seen throughout the country and, health system while expanding programs and services. ingly responsible roles at U.S. Bank including vice president thanks to streaming video, around the world. Ms. Sparks has Since the merger, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has developed of Residential Lending, senior vice president and director of also received numerous awards from NKU including the pres- into a healthcare system comprised of 7,400 associates across Commercial Real Estate and senior vice president of tigious Lincoln Award. six major facilities, two ambulatory surgery centers, 10 outpa- Corporate Community Development. Currently Mr. Groneck tient diagnostic, urgent care and treatment centers; and creat- serves as an advocate and senior advisor to the Employee Messenger September 11, 2015 3

‘Servicetoothers’ was the main themeof beloved priest’s life Laura Keener tion from the Soviet Union. Catholic High School, knew Father Egbers as Uncle Jim. Editor Stories about his service during the “He was just a good man,” said Ms. Kaiser. “At the core of Father James B. Egbers, 67, died Aug. 30, Vietnam War, for which he was awarded a who he was, he helped others and that was what his life was at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood. Bronze Star, were even more difficult to all about — service to others.” He was a priest for 19 years for the Diocese gather. For the family, Ms. Kaiser said, “He was our leader, he was of Covington. “His sister told me this yesterday, that who we went to. When he came over for dinner he sat at the Father Egbers was a U.S. Army veteran in Vietnam his friend, who was walking head of the table. We will definitely miss him on holidays and during the Vietnam War and a Bronze Star in front of him, was killed and that Jim Sunday dinners and his phone calls on his days off.” recipient. He was also a supervisory special received severe damage to his face. The Ms. Kaiser said that what impressed her most about her agent for the Federal Bureau of medic in the field put in 100 stitches. He uncle was, “his devotion to the Church, how much he loved Investigation (FBI) from 1971 to 1989. was encouraged to get plastic surgery — the Church and how much he wanted to serve our Lord.” Bishop Robert Muench ordained Father the government would have paid for it — “Father James Egbers was always concerned for others Egbers to the priesthood May 25, 1996, at the but he said, ‘No. The guy in front of me and put others first,” said Bishop Roger Foys. “When he came Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, died, this is the least I can put with.’” to me regarding his retirement, he wasn’t concerned so much Covington. His first assignment was Of his brother priest Father Vogelpohl about himself and his own health as he was for his parish- parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish, Cold said, “All of us priests have different ioners and his ability to minister to them while undergoing Spring (1996–1998). His first pastorate was at strengths. Father Jim’s real strength was various tests and treatments. His concern was for the welfare St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Ft. Thomas ministering to the extremely ill and the of those he was sent to serve. (1999–2004). Other assignments included dying. He could reach them in ways that “I knew him well these past 13 years and can attest that he part-time chaplain at Bishop Brossart High other people couldn’t. He could really get was ever faithful to the promises he made at his ordination. School (1997–1999); parochial vicar (1998– people to open up to him and talk to him He was a kind, dedicated and holy priest. He kept his promise 1999) and pastor (2004–2006) at St. Mary of Father James B. Egbers about dying.” of respect and obedience to his bishop. Not once did he ever the Assumption Parish, Alexandria; dean Father Vogelpohl added that, “His show a shred of disrespect or disobedience. On the contrary, for the Campbell County Deanery (2006–2009) and pastor, St. homilies were just phenomenal.” he was exceptionally helpful to me in every way, especially Paul Parish, Florence (2012–2015). He retired in 2015. Dr. Tony Riegling, principal at St. Paul School, Florence, during my first years here when we were facing some really One summer during his seminary formation Father agreed. “Father Egbers is one of the best children’s homilists difficult situations. I found in him a wise counselor and strong Egbers lived at St. Catherine Parish, where he met Father I have experienced.” support. I will miss him but I am confident that he now enjoys Daniel Vogelpohl who was pastor at the time. Father Egbers At every school Mass, Dr. Riegling said, Father Egbers the rewards of his labors. May he rest in peace.” asked Father Vogelpohl to preach at his first Mass and at his would place an object in a bag and place the bag in the front Father Egbers was preceded in death by his father Robert funeral Mass. pew. During his homily he would come get the bag, walk up Egbers. He is survived by his mother Mary Hagedorn Egbers, “He was a reluctant sharer of the stories from his time and down the aisle, as he spoke, then revealing the item in the Ft. Mitchell; sisters: Mary Anne Tuemler, Edgewood; Patricia with the FBI,” said Father Vogelpohl. “He would often say, bag and relating the item to the Gospel message. Kaiser, Ft. Mitchell; Peggy Egbers, Highland Heights; his ‘That’s done with.’” “It was always something so instructional and so touching brothers: Daniel F. Egbers, Frankfort, Ky.; and Thomas J. Yet Father Vogelpohl was able to glean some information in that it would command your attention and then allow the Egbers, Southgate. about a few high-profile cases that Agent Egbers was involved message to come through in a way that connected with stu- Visitation was Sept. 3 and Mass of Christian Burial, Sept. with. While the nation was looking for Patty Hearst, Agent dents. It was very remarkable. It is truly a gift to connect to 4 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington. Egbers was assigned to the Hearst Castle in case the missing children like that — all ages too — kindergarten through 8th Interment was at St. Stephen Cemetery, Ft. Thomas. woman contacted her father. Agent Egbers was fluent in grade. He wanted the children to understand and own the Memorials are suggested to the Diocese of Covington Polish and while working in New York the second language message of what Jesus did for us, how God loves us and how Priest Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 15550 Latonia, KY 41015 or proved to be beneficial in assisting the famous Czech tennis we love God by loving each other.” Parish Kitchen, P.O. Box 1234 Covington, KY 41011. star Martina Navratilova, who also spoke Polish, in her defec- Bridget Kaiser, campus minister, Newport Central

Bishop’s Cemetery visitations Adult Faith Formation Course Schedule 2015-201 Schedule September 19 October 4 (continued) Certification Courses Certification Joseph Parish, Cold Spring Immaculate St. Joseph Cemetery, Courses Basic Beliefs, Sept. 19, Jesus, Jan. 23 and 30, Sept. 11 Sept. 15 Conception Cemetery, Camp Springs, 2 p.m. 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Rev. Michael Basic Beliefs, Sept. 19, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Rev. Michael Semi-annual Curia staff Priests’ continuing education/ Stepstone, 11 a.m. St. Joseph Cemetery, Barth, St. William Parish, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Rev. Barth, St. Paul Parish, enrichment day, St. Anne formation day, St. Anne Retreat Wilder, 2 p.m. Williamstown Michael Barth, St. Florence Retreat Center, Melbourne, Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. September 20 William Parish, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Using Art in Faith Justice and Peace, Feb. 6 Williamstown Sts. Peter and Paul October 11 Formation, Sept. 26, and 13, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Sept. 16 Cemetery, California, Guardian Angels 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Using Art in Faith Ms. Suzette Glaab, Sept. 12 Individual meeting, 8 a.m. after 9 a.m. Mass St. Vincent de Paul annual Mass Cemetery, Ms. Rosanne Thomas, Formation, Sept. 26, St. Catherine of Siena Annual high school seniors’ and gathering, St. Therese Sandfordtown, 2 p.m. Parish, Ft. Thomas Mass, Cathedral Basilica, 1 p.m. Blessed Sacrament parish, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Parish, Southgate, 10 a.m. Fort Mitchell Ms. Rosanne Thomas, September 27 St. Mary Cemetery, Liturgy and Rites, Feb. 20 Alexandria, 12:15 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Installation of Father Gregory Mother of God Introduction to Scripture, and 27, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Bach as pastor, St. Henry Parish, Sept. 17 parish, Fort Mitchell Cemetery, Latonia, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Rev. John Michniuk, Elsmere, 4 p.m. High school principal meeting, 7:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. October 24 Rev. Tim Schehr, St. Henry Introduction to St. Mary Parish, Alexandria Infant Loss Memorial Elementary, Elsmere Scripture, Diocesan staff directors’ St. Francis Xavier Old and New Testaments, Sept. 13 Service, St. Mary Oct. 3, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., meeting, 9:30 a.m. Cemetery, Falmouth, 5 Christian Morality, Oct. 3 April 9 and 16, 9 a.m.–2 Mass, Cathedral Basilica of the Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, p.m. Rev. Tim Schehr, St. Thomas More College Board of and 10, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., p.m., Rev. Tim Schehr, St. Assumption, Covington, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Henry Elementary, Trustees meeting, 2 p.m. Rev. Raymond Enzweiler, St. Anthony Parish, Taylor Mill Annual Wedding Anniversary St. Stephen Cemetery, Elsmere ACUE donor recognition Henry Elementary, Elsmere vespers, Cathedral Basilica, Ft. Thomas, 2:30 p.m. October 25 Intro to Catholic Spirituality, reception, 6 p.m. Christian Morality, Oct. 3 3 p.m. St. James Cemetery, Catechetical Process, Oct. April 11, 12, 18 and 19, and 10, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Brooksville, 2 p.m. 17, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Rev. John 6 p.m.–8:45 p.m., October 4 Rev. Raymond Enzweiler, Sept. 18 Michniuk, St. Charles, Rev. Ryan Maher, Sept. 14 St. Henry Elementary, High school principal meeting, Episcopal Council meeting, St. Edward Cemetery, Flemingsburg Covington Latin School Cynthiana, noon November 1 Elsmere 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Church History, Nov. 14 and St. Mary Cemetery, St. Augustine Catechetical Process, Oct. Quarterly meeting with religious Cemetery, Augusta, 21, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Rev. Ian Maintenance Courses Ft. Mitchell, 1 p.m. 17, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Rev. superiors, 10 a.m. Sept. 18-19 2 p.m. McDole, St. Joseph Parish, Monthly day of recollection, St. Cecilia Cemetery, John Michniuk, St. Prayer Life for Parents and Presbyteral Council meeting, Cold Spring St. Gertrude Priory, Madeira Independence, 2 p.m. St. John Cemetery, Charles, Flemingsburg Teachers, Sept. 21, 22, 28 1:30 p.m. Carrollton, Jesus, Jan. 23 and 30, and 29, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., Continuing Education/Formation St. John Cemetery, after 9:30 a.m. Mass Church History, Nov. 14 Ft. Mitchell, 2 p.m. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Rev. Michael Rev. Jeff VonLehmen, of Priests Committee meeting, Sept. 20 and 21, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Barth, St. Paul Parish, St. Patrick Parish, Taylor Mill 2 p.m. Mass, Cathedral Basilica, 10 a.m. Rev. Ian McDole, St. Florence Cathedral Basilica Parish Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. 4 September 11, 2015 Messenger COMMENTARY Dorothy Day–asaint for our time Sometime soon we will witness the canonization of effectual way. She is invoked today as the primary role- ger and more effective than her own person. There’s Dorothy Day. For many of us today, especially those model for virtually everyone, Christian and non- an axiom that says: “Whatever we dream alone who are not Roman Catholic, a canonization draws lit- Christian alike, working in the area of social justice. remains a dream, but what we dream with others can tle more than a yawn. How does a canonization impact The honor is well deserved. She, perhaps better become a reality.” Dorothy dreamed with others and our world? Moreover, isn’t canonization simply the than anyone else in her generation, was able to wed made that dream a reality. Today, most of us struggle recognition of a certain piety to which most people together the Gospel and justice, Jesus and the poor, both to act on our faith and, even more so, to embed cannot relate? So why and take the fruits of that marriage to the streets in an our faith concretely into effective, sustained communi- should there be much effective way. That’s a rare and very difficult feat. ty action. interest around the can- IN EXILE Ernst Kasemann once commented that the problem Finally, Dorothy Day can be an inspiration to us onization of Dorothy Day in both the world and the Church is that the “liberals because she did the right thing for the right reason. — who in fact protested aren’t pious and the pious aren’t liberal.” He’s right. Dorothy’s commitment to the poor arose not out of that she didn’t want peo- Politics and religion are both generally impoverished guilt or neurosis or anger or bitterness towards socie- ple to consider her a saint because the pious won’t be liberal and the liberals ty. It arose out of gratitude. Her route to faith, Jesus and asserted that making won’t be pious. You normally don’t see the same per- and the poor was rather unorthodox. In the years prior someone a saint often son leading the rosary and the peace march. You nor- to her conversion she was an atheist, a communist, a helps neutralize his or mally don’t see the same person championing both the woman ideologically opposed to the institution of mar- her influence? pro-life movement and women’s choice. And you don’t riage, and a woman who had had an abortion. Her Well, Dorothy Day was- normally see the same person scrupulously defending turning to God and to the poor happened when she n’t the kind of saint who the most intimate matters within private morality and gave birth to her daughter, Tamar Theresa, and experi- fits the normal concep- having the same moral passion for the global issues of enced in the joy of giving birth a gratitude that seared tions of piety. Many of social justice. But that was Dorothy Day. She was her soul. In her autobiography, “The Long Loneliness,” Father Ron Rolheiser us, no doubt, are familiar equally comfortable leading a peace march and leading she describes how, at seeing her baby daughter for the with a basic sketch of her the rosary. Someone once quipped: If you drew out first time, she was so overcome with gratitude that a life. She was born in New York in 1897 and died there what’s deepest and best within both the conservatives faith and love were born in her that never again left in 1980. She was a journalist, a peace-activist, a con- and liberals and put them through a blender, what her. That fueled her passion for God and the poor. vert to Christianity, who, together with Peter Maurin, would come out is Dorothy Day. She was also an earthy saint. She will, no doubt, be established the Catholic Worker Movement to combine A second feature which characterized Dorothy Day the first canonized saint whose photographs show a direct aid to the poor and homeless with nonviolent and her spirituality was her ability to simply act, and woman with a cigarette in her mouth. She’s a saint for action on behalf of peace and justice. The movement to act effectively. Not only did she have faith, she acted our time. She showed us how we can serve God and the remains vibrant today. She served too on the newspa- upon that faith. She was a do-er, not just a listener; and poor in a very complex world, and how to do it with per she founded, Catholic Worker, from 1933 until her she was able to institutionalize her faith and embed it love and color. death. into an institution, the “Catholic Worker,” which not Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, teacher and Her person and the movement she started have pow- only was able to minister directly to the poor but was award-winning author, is President of the Oblate School erfully inspired Christians of every denomination to able to form itself into something larger and more per- of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. try to more effectively take the Gospels to the streets, manent than the faith, vision and power of a single to try to bring together Jesus and justice in a more person. Dorothy was able to act in a way that was big- Ferguson? Who cares? The words peace and justice have been spoken our focus as we strive for progress in these areas. in St. Louis. Chaired by Marie Kenyon, the commis- many times this month at commemorations for the At the same time, as the spotlight was put again on sion was formed in response to the Michael Brown one-year anniversary of the shooting death of Michael Ferguson, Pope Francis announced “Overcome indif- shooting as a way of promoting justice for those facing Brown in a confrontation with a Ferguson, Missouri, ference and win peace” as the theme for the Church’s financial and other difficulties arising from poverty. police officer. celebration of the World Day of Peace 2016. According Come to the annual assembly (www.mocatholic.org) We might have become to the Vatican’s justice and peace office, selfishness and find out how to help and support the Church’s frustrated when we saw GUEST and fear keep too many people ignorant of the suffer- efforts to address poverty and indifference. The media coverage of con- ing of others and prevent them from finding creative Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Charities frontations in the streets and gunshots ringing out late ways to express solidarity and to promote peace. serve people needing a boost to lift them out of pover- at night in Ferguson. But, please, let’s get back on People must open their hearts and minds to the suffer- ty, and Catholic schools provide a pathway out of track. ing of others, the statement said. poverty as well. Events in Ferguson a year ago “uncovered a culture Our ears should perk up because that’s the same Let’s overcome indifference and “get back on of systemic racism, rage just below the surface of message Archbishop Carlson delivered. Yes, it applies track,” as Sister Cathy Doherty, a School Sister of daily life, and a court system which failed to recognize to us. To Ferguson. To the St. Louis Archdiocese. To Notre Dame and pastoral associate at Our Lady of institutional injustice in its manner of operation,” our daily lives. Indifference runs counter to the goal of Guadalupe Parish, said during a prayer service com- Archbishop Robert J. Carlson said of St. Louis. building a more merciful, better world, one marked by memorating the one-year anniversary of Brown’s He added: “Healing (and) justice can only be dialogue and cooperation rather than mistrust and death. achieved in our respect for one another and our com- division. This unsigned editorial titled appeared in the Aug. 12 mitment to being with one another in the suffering, We’re encouraged by the newly instituted Peace and issue of the St. Louis Review, archdiocesan newspaper not letting our brothers and sisters bear their suffer- Justice Commission of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. and has been provided by Catholic News Service. The ing alone, helping each other to carry the cross of suf- Members of the commission will offer a workshop at views or positions presented in this or any guest editori- fering and respecting their human dignity.” the Missouri Catholic Conference Annual Assembly al are those of the individual publication and do not A year of prayerful events and projects aimed at Oct. 3 at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. necessarily represent the views of Catholic News Service bringing people together along with efforts to bring They will address issues of poverty, racial tension and or of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. improved education and jobs to urban youth should be family breakdown, and their relationship with unrest

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Founded in Paris, and play an important role in obtaining the gifts pro- The first kind is what I call a “sightseeing vacation,” France, in 1833 by six 20- vided to our neighbors (we helped over 36,000 last trips in which I try to see as much as possible. These trips VIEWPOINT year-old college students year), that’s not why we exist. Our primary mission is are best taken when I’m in an adventuresome mood, ready led by Blessed Frederic to help our over 550 Vincentian volunteers in the dio- to explore things never pre- Ozanam and Blessed cese strengthen their spiritual journey. We do that Rosalie Rendu, the socie- every time a Vincentian visits a person in need and EIGHTH DAY viously experienced. The “sightseeing vaca- ty now helps people in realizes that in the face of every brother and sister we tion” demands a schedule. 150 countries throughout help, we see the face of Christ. We also realize that we In order to think I’ve gotten the world. We trace our have the tremendous responsibility of being the face the most out of my time off, Northern Kentucky roots of Christ for them, reminding them of God’s unending I need to stick to it. This to a Dec. 16, 1912, letter love for us and giving them hope that tomorrow can be requires much self-disci- found in the diocesan better than today. A home visit to a neighbor in need is pline. At those times when I archives written to a very powerful, spiritual experience that I wish all of feel lacking in self-disci- Bishop Camilius Maes you could experience. Just ask Bishop Roger Foys who pline, I can sign up for a from Vincentian volun- made a home visit with us last year. group tour. In that case, I teers in Campbell To everyone who has supported the society in the Ralph Bradburn have no choice but to stick County. The letter past and, more importantly, for those whose lives were to the schedule. describes their charita- made better because of what you did, I say “thank The sightseeing vaca- ble acts performed throughout the year for those in you.” I invite all of you to experience the incredible Father Daniel Vogelpohl tion has the satisfaction of need in their community. It’s amazing to read because power of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. having learned a lot about what they did in 1912 is not too different from what we Please help our neighbors by donating your cloth- new places. I always return with the feeling that my hori- do today — right down to their having a euchre tour- ing, housewares, furniture and other treasures to us. zons have been broadened bringing a certain sense of nament in April 1912 at which they raised $558.80 to We’ll put them to good use. Walk in our upcoming Nov. increased wisdom and experience. provide coal, groceries, shoes and medicine to those in 14 5K fundraiser (details can be found at The second type of vacation is the “relaxation vacation.” their community needing a little bit of help. www.svdpnky.org). Help us distribute over 2,500 winter I try to save this type of trip for those times when I feel Our service model is simple. Some neighbors have a coats to our neighbors this coming winter. Pick vegeta- exhausted and want only to get away and do nothing. I took little bit extra. They entrust those gifts to the society bles from our 1,500 square foot “Vincent’s Garden” to this kind of vacation this year. I went to one beach and and in turn are able to help other neighbors in need of help feed our brothers and sisters. parked myself there for a week. I went to bed when I was life’s basic necessities. Since beginning in Northern And if the Spirit really moves you, become one of tired and got up when I woke up. No sightseeing whatsoever. Kentucky, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has never our amazing Vincentian volunteers at your parish and Several years ago, a good friend and I agreed to vacation received any government or even United Way funding. truly see the face of Christ in those we serve. together. We decided to go to Florida for 10 days. It was no We exist simply because of the kindness of our bish- Ralph Bradburn is executive director for the Society minor miracle that we are still good friends. While we had op, the pastors and deacons in our diocese and those of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Northern Kentucky. agreed on the length of the trip and our destination, we had friends and supporters who help us help others help failed to determine whether this would be a “sightseeing” or a “relaxation vacation.” It was only after we arrived in Orlando that we discovered he favored the former, while I Businessasusual favored the latter. By now you may have heard about, or perhaps even recent years, they have increased their sales of abor- He drove me crazy with his constant badgering to “go viewed, the horrific undercover video featuring the tion to now commit a third of all abortions nation- here,” “do this” and “see that.” I’m afraid I absolutely bored medical director of Planned Parenthood. (Warning: wide. As part of their strategy to increase the number him with my desire to just stay put on the beach and relax. the following description is graphic and may re-trau- of abortions, the provision of other services like pre- After 10 days we were both anxious to get home — and away matize those who have natal care and cancer screening has declined. The from each other. suffered from abortion national organization insisted that all affiliates pro- In today’s Gospel, Jesus and Peter appear to have encoun- personally.) The medical GUEST vide abortions by 2013, and have opened 19 “mega-cen- tered a similar — though more serious — lack of communi- director eats her lunch ters” in the past decade. cation. They were good friends and had reached a common and sips wine, describ- All this is partly funded by millions of taxpayer dol- and most important agreement. They both believed that ing the ongoing harvest lars per year — an average of $536 million for the past Jesus was the promised Messiah. “You are the Messiah.” and distribution of the four years. The U.S. bishops have called for funds pro- (Gospel) organs and body parts of vided to organizations that perform abortions to be re- However, it becomes readily apparent that what Jesus aborted babies to compa- directed to meeting the basic needs of the poor, includ- and Peter each understood about the messiah were two dif- nies who obtain them for ing mothers facing an unexpected pregnancy who feel ferent things. Jesus believed that the messiah would have to research. She even that due to a lack of resources, they have no other “suffer much, be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and describes how they take option than an abortion. the scribes, and be put to death.” Peter disagreed. care to perform abor- Even if investigations into these newly revealed The point of our own self-examination in today’s liturgy is tions in a way that pre- atrocities at Planned Parenthood result in a slap on quite similar. We as a faith community have entered into a vents damage to desired the wrist for the abortion giant, there is much that relationship, a friendship of sorts, with our Lord, the intact parts, such as the Mary McClusky individuals can do. Prayer and fasting can be offered Messiah. But today’s Scripture readings prompt us to consid- liver, heart or skull of up for an end to abortion and the conversion and heal- er whether we and the Lord might have two different under- the child. The medical director never assures her ing of those who perform, facilitate or advocate for standings about what our relationship with him means. lunch partners that the mother or child is taken into abortion. Contact your congressmen to urge a ban on We can often fall into the same trap as Peter and deceive consideration, or that the mother is consulted about taxpayer funding of abortion. Be aware of any local ourselves into thinking that having Jesus as the Messiah, as changes to the abortion procedure in order to harvest Planned Parenthood’s activities, especially their our Savior, means peace and tranquility for us. We are often body parts. At Planned Parenthood, a conversation efforts at schools and health fairs to promote unre- tempted to think that being Christian means that I can just about abortion is a business marketing discussion. stricted sexual activity to children. Local businesses relax and enjoy God’s favor. However shocking and disturbing this recent news, can be urged to stop funding abortion providers. Write The Lord, however, offers a different idea: “If a man the behavior of Planned Parenthood staff is just an letters to the editor about abortion in your community. wishes to come after me, he must deny his very self, take up extension of the damage to women and destruction of Efforts like these can shine the light of truth into the his cross, and follow in my steps. Whoever would save his unborn babies going on every day at their facilities darkness of the abortion business and help raise life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the across the country. Not only do their headline-making awareness that what women, children and their fami- Gospel’s will save it.” barbarities destroy life, but Planned Parenthood’s lies need most is compassion, love and support. The second reading from the letter of James likewise “business as usual” in communities around the nation Mary McClusky is the assistant director for Project reminds us that faith must involve our active participation hurts women and kills babies, divides families and Rachel Ministry Development at the Secretariat of in the mission of Christ. “What good is it to profess faith corrupts our culture. Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. without practicing it? The faith that does nothing in prac- Planned Parenthood is the largest single provider of For information on help after abortion, visit tice ... is thoroughly lifeless.” abortion in the country. Some believe their main serv- www.hopeafterabortion.com. Father Daniel Vogelpohl is pastor of Blessed Sacrament ices are sex education and health services, but over a Parish, Ft. Mitchell. third of their income is raised through abortions. In 6 September 11, 2015 Messenger

Catholic authortospeak locally about her ‘miracle’ husband David Cooley ulously came out of the coma with an amazing message and Assistant Editor something very important he needed to do before completing Judy Klein, a Catholic theologian, author, mother of five his journey to heaven. and founder of Memorare Ministries, is coming to the Although Mrs. Klein was teaching theology at the time, Diocese of Covington and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to she admits that deep down she didn’t trust God until after this present two separate talks, Sept. 13 at St. Catherine of Siena traumatic event. Parish, Ft. Thomas, and Sept. 14 at St. Thomas More Parish, “It wasn’t until I was stripped bare and had nowhere else Cincinnati, at 7 p.m. to turn that I could place my eyes Prior to the event at St. firmly on God and see that he is Catherine Parish, the “Eternal Weight faithful to his promises to be with Blessed Sacrament Men’s of Glory” us, uphold us and to work all Choir will perform songs of A presentation on hope things together for our good,” she praise and worship begin- said. by Judy Klein, Sept. 13 ning at 6 p.m. To hear about her own sur- at St. Catherine of Siena Mrs. Klein’s presenta- prising faith journey and to Parish, Ft. Thomas. tion, entitled “Eternal learn more about the “Miracle Weight of Glory,” will fea- Doors open at 6 p.m. with Man” and the “Eternal Weight of ture her faith journey as music by the Blessed Glory” plan to attend one these well as the conversion story Sacrament Men’s Choir. evening presentations. of her beloved late hus- And, while the subject matter Presentation begins band, Bernie Klein, whose is serious, Mrs. Klein said that at 7 p.m. near-death experience dur- listeners can expect humorous ing his 87 days in ICU is No tickets required; anecdotes in her talks as well. chronicled in her latest a freewill offering will “Bernie Klein was hysterical- book, “Miracle Man.” be taken. ly funny and humor is very Mrs. Klein said that important to me,” she said. “Our “Miracle Man” is the nick- sense of humor sustained us in some very difficult times. … name given to her husband by a hospital staff that would Life can be heavy and without humor it can be too heavy.” come to know him briefly and see the wonders of God Mrs. Klein said she wants people to come away from read- through his experience. ing her book or attending one of her talks with a sense of “It has been a rough journey but an amazing journey,” she hope. said. “My family and I have had an inordinate amount of suf- “I am trying to speak a word of hope in this very dark, fering in our life, for whatever reason. And yet, I can’t ques- days before Christmas. depressing culture in which we find ourselves. If we look tion God’s providence over my life and what we have been per- What happened over the course of the next few months is around and see all the problems in the world we can get over- mitted to experience, because I can tell you that in the midst something that changed Mrs. Klein’s perspective on life and it whelmed and yet we are called to be a people of light, a people of tremendous suffering there is the opportunity for tremen- is a story that she believes can help the lives of all those who of hope, a people of joy. Our faith calls us to not only believe dous glory and that is what God wants us to experience.” hear it. in God but to hope in God and to love as God loves. So I hope Several years ago, after multiple family trials and Mr. Klein was not expected to wake up. He had had multi- that people come away with a sense of hope and awe about tragedies her husband suffered a massive heart attack two ple organ failures and was in a coma for six weeks. He mirac- what God can do.”

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Sister Teresa after her patron St. Sister Teresa prepared for archival work at the Sister Teresa Wolking was Teresa of Avila. First profession University of Cincinnati and served as the St. Walburg born in Covington, Ky., on Oct. followed in 1939, perpetual profes- Monastery archivist from 1971 to 2006, and as VMA 11, 1919, to Charles F. and sion in 1942. She celebrated silver, archivist 2000-2006. It would be difficult to enumerate Antoinette Mueller Wolking golden and diamond jubilees in the contributions Sister Teresa made by writing for var- and baptized Margaret Mary. 1964, 1989 and 1999. ious publications (she was a faithful columnist and Always known as Peggy, she An excellent and esteemed proofreader for the Diocese of Covington’s newspaper, was the second oldest of six teacher, Sister Teresa developed the Messenger, for many years) and assisting others daughters, all of whom became strong ties with her students, with archival requests. One of her last publications was Benedictine Sisters of St. which endured. She received a BA a 12-page article entitled “Hrsotsvit: a Medieval Walburg Monastery. Mr. and from Villa Madonna College (now Playwright” in Medieval Women Monastics, Liturgical Mrs. Wolking were long-time Thomas More College) in 1943, a Press, 1996. members of St. Benedict MA from the Catholic University Physical needs required a move to the infirmary in Parish until they moved to of America in 1952 and a princi- 1996 but Sister Teresa remained active. Gradually her Madonna Manor in the 1960s, pal’s certificate from Marquette health declined. Death came peacefully in the early close to their daughters. University. These prepared her morning of August 31, 2015. Sister Teresa’s four sisters, Like her sisters, Peggy was well for many years of teaching, Sisters Mary Anne, Amelia, Mercedes and Consolata a prep student at Villa especially in the field of literature preceded her in death. She is survived by Sister Charles Madonna Academy during her and writing. She served at Holy and her religious community. high school years. Peggy Cross District High School (43-59, Visitation/vigil for Sister Teresa was held the entered St. Walburg Monastery 68-69), St. Henry District High evening of Sept. 3, with the Mass of Christian Burial on as a postulant on Aug. 15, 1937, School (1959-62) and a total of 31 Sept. 4, 2015. Memorials may be made to: St. Walburg and on March 21, 1938, became years at Villa Madonna Academy Monastery, 2500 Amsterdam Rd., Villa Hills, KY 41017. a novice, receiving the name Sister Teresa Wolking, O.S.B. (1962-68, 69-79, 80-96).

since the pontificate of Pope Benedict XIV in the mid- declaration of nullity automatically be appealed, he said, it Simplified annulment 1700s, Msgr. Pinto said. Even with the 1917 and 1983 new does not remove the right of one of the parties to appeal (Continued from page 1) Codes of Canon Law, the process for recognizing the nulli- the decision. However, he said, “and this is a great innova- The reformed processes were drafted by a special com- ty of a marriage remained “substantially unchanged,” he tion,” if the appeals court believes the appeal is “obviously mittee Pope Francis established a year earlier. Among the said. a delaying tactic,” the appeals court can issue a decree con- criteria he said guided their work, the first he listed was “Putting the poor at the center is what distinguishes the firming the nullity of the marriage without a full process. the possibility of there being “only one executive sentence reform of Pope Francis from those made by Pope Pius X Msgr. Alejandro Bunge, secretary of the commission in favor of nullity” when the local bishop or judge delegat- and Pope Benedict XIV,” Msgr. Pinto said. and a member of the Roman Rota, said the new processes ed by him had the “moral certainty” that the marriage was In fact, Pope Francis ordered that the “gratuity of the are motivated by recognition of the Church as a “field hos- not valid. Previously an appeal was automatic and a decla- procedure be assured so that, in a matter so closely tied to pital,” as Pope Francis has described it. “For those who ration of nullity had to come from two tribunals. the salvation of souls, the Church — by demonstrating to have special injuries — a marriage null from the begin- Msgr. Pio Vito Pinto, dean of the Roman Rota, a Vatican the faithful that she is a generous mother — may demon- ning — we will have intensive care” in the form of more court, and president of the commission that drafted the strate the gratuitous love of Christ, which saves us all.” rapid annulment procedures. new rules, told reporters Pope Francis asked for updates Cardinal Francesco Coccopalmerio, president of the While many marriage cases will continue to require throughout the year, sought a review by four “great canon- Pontifical Commission for Legislative Texts, who also was time in order to arrive at the truth, he said, the longer pro- ists” not involved in the drafting and, in the end, adopted a member of the commission, insisted the pope’s new cedure will be reserved to those cases in which it is not the changes with “great seriousness, but also great sereni- rules were not about “annulling marriages,” but about rec- obvious that the marriage was null from the beginning ty.” ognizing and declaring the nullity of a marriage, in other and in which the couple does not agree that a real mar- The changes made by Pope Francis, particularly the words, declaring that it never existed as an indissoluble riage never existed. responsibility and trust placed in local bishops, are the bond. most substantial changes in the Church’s marriage law Although the new rules remove the obligation that a

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Engineers, is used by an average of over 100,000 vehicles each day, and Disability-rights advocates also raise the issue of legal discrimination, attracts tourists from throughout the world who pointing out that the protections in Pro-Life come to view its scenic grandeur. the legislation address depressed but Sadly, the bridge also attracts individuals for ‘Society has an obligation to care for otherwise healthy individuals, another reason. whereas similarly depressed persons Office Throughout its history, more than 1,600 individu- those unable to take care with advanced illness would be per- of the Diocese of Covington als have jumped to their death from the bridge walk- of themselves. … If necessary, socie- mitted to kill themselves. The names way into the water 240 feet below. Despite bridge ty should help families to bear and websites of organizations Mission Statement patrols and installation of suicide hotline phones, sui- the burden of caring for the sick, opposing assisted-suicide legislation The Pro-Life Office of the Roman Catholic cides from the bridge have continued, with a record (e.g., notdeadyet.org, second- Diocese of Covington, guided by our Bishop, total of 43 confirmed fatal jumps in 2013. injured, disabled, and dying. thoughts.org) reflect members’ con- promotes the sanctity and legal protection of In response to this ongoing tragedy the Bridge We should be wary of cerns that inevitably the chronically human life from conception to natural death Rail Foundation was formed, an organization largely rationalizations that send the ill and disabled will be deemed through prayer, pastoral care, public policy message to dependent people “good candidates” for assisted suicide and education. and guided accordingly. (both healthy and unhealthy) Another, and more fundamental, ‘No assisted-suicide “safeguard” that they are a burden objection to assisted suicide can be can ever protect against coercion. that should be removed.’ found in “natural law,” in other words, Respect life In this era of managed care, in discernible truth arrived at — Catholic Medical Association “What is urgently called for is a general mobi- will those living with a disability through the process of human rea- soning (Catechism of the Catholic lization of consciences and a united ethical and the seriously ill be more likely effort to activate a great campaign in support Church, paragraphs 1950–60). Such offered lethal prescriptions in place of life. All together, we must build a new cul- reasoning is accessible to members ture of life.” of medical treatment? of civil authority regardless of their A prescription for 100 Seconal personal religious belief, if any. – John Paul II, The Gospel of Life ‘Physician-assisted suicide, Applied to the question of suicide, tablets costs far less than Actively promoting respect for human life is like euthanasia, is unethical and human reasoning can ascertain that the responsibility of every Catholic. In response most medical treatments, must be condemned each human life is of unique value; to the “Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities” especially considering the cost of by the medical profession. therefore, each life is inviolate, even established by the U. S. Bishops in 1975, each from self-destruction. long-term care for someone Where the assistance of the parish is invited to form a parish Pro-Life The various anti-suicide measures living with a disability.’ Committee to organize respect-life activities physician is intentionally and established by government and that raise awareness and educate on behalf of — Ann Cupolo Freeman, Disability deliberately directed at enabling community institutions (such as crisis life issues within the parish. Rights Education & Defense Fund an individual to end interventions, involuntary hospital- ization, suicide hotlines and the cur- Resources his or her own life, the physician rently planned bridge net) proceed Catechism of the Catholic Church. Suicide, consisting of family members of suicide victims. Due acts unethically. However, the right from this recognition of individual paras. 2280–2283. to the lobbying by this group and other concerned to decline medical treatment worth. Society naturally restrains individuals, in June 2014 the board of the Golden is a basic right of the patient members in distress who contem- Catholic Medical Association, Covington Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District plate suicide. For a state or nation to Diocese Guild. voted to approve a $76 million funding plan for and the physician does not act endorse suicide under even a single installation of steel-cable nets 20 feet beneath the unethically even if respecting circumstance disregards this basic Doerflinger, Richard M. “The Quality of Life: bridge. Upon completion by 2018, the net system such a wish results in the death societal aversion. Who’s to Judge?” USCCB Respect Life Program, would be capable of catching bridge jumpers (pre- of the patient.’ Of course, turning away from sui- 1996. sumably bruised but otherwise unharmed) to be cide does not mean turning away subsequently retrieved by rescue personnel. — World Medical Association from an afflicted individual. Over the Doerflinger, Richard, and Carlos F. Gomez, M.D., Ironically, the state that is home to this vivid past several decades the field of pal- Ph.D. “Killing the Pain, Not the Patient: Palliative example of suicide prevention is simultaneously liative medicine has blossomed, led Care vs. Assisted Suicide.” USCCB Respect Life debating the legalization of “assisted suicide.” If assist- by teams of professionals dedicated Program, 1998. ed-suicide legislation is fully approved and then to optimizing patients’ quality of life signed by Governor Jerry Brown, a former Jesuit in advanced illness by relieving suf- John Paul II. Apostolic Letter “Salvifici Doloris” seminarian, California would become the fifth state ‘Euthanasia is fundamentally fering, depression and fear through (On the Christian Meaning of Human in our nation to authorize healthcare providers to physical, psychological and spiritual Suffering). 1984. incompatible with the cooperate in the suicide process. physician’s role as healer, care. Although withdrawing or withholding extraordi- According to the World Health John Paul II. Address to the participants in the would be difficult or impossible international congress on “Life-Sustaining nary life support is universally permitted in the event Organization, palliative care “intends Treatments and the Vegetative State: Scientific of life-limiting illness, assisted-suicide legislation to control, and would pose neither to hasten nor postpone Advances and Ethical Dilemmas.” March 20, goes much farther. It permits healthcare providers serious societal risks.’ death,” but may be used “in conjunc- 2004. (physicians and other prescribers) to participate tion with other therapies that are actively in the process of ending patients’ lives, gen- — American Medical Association intended to prolong life.” As the 19th- USCCB.org: website of United States erally via the prescription of lethal doses of sedative century physician Edward Trudeau Conference of Catholic Bishops. See Issues and medications. Supporters of this legislation view it as once noted, the job of the physician Action, Human Life and Dignity, Assisted a logical step in the evolution of patient autonomy. They contend that remains “to cure sometimes, to relieve often, to comfort always.” Suicide; see also Euthanasia. terminally ill individuals should be free to bring about immediate death, In the state of California, the paradox symbolized by constructing thus sparing themselves and their families the burden of compromised the Golden Gate Bridge net while simultaneously advancing legislation USCCB. Policy Statement “To Live Each Day health and possible financial hardship in the course of end-stage illness. to enable assisted suicide mirrors the ambivalence of modern society as with Dignity.” 2011. Assisted-suicide legislation was approved by the California Senate in a whole. Let us hope and pray that through careful reflection the citi- June of this year, but since has stalled in a committee of the State zens of the Golden State and of our nation will direct public policy Assembly in the face of opposition. In addition to resistance from reli- toward the image of the net, capable of gently gathering — without gious groups, including the California Catholic Conference, the bill is exception — and returning to the journey of life all who fall. opposed by secular organizations advocating the human rights of the Deacon Charlie Hardebeck, a physician, is assigned to St. Thomas disabled and mentally ill. Parish, Ft. Thomas. Note: In July the bill%s sponsors in the California The bill’s secular opponents object to the somewhat arbitrary terms Assembly temporarily withdrew it due to strong opposition. “voluntary” and “terminal,” noting the risk of ever-widening interpreta-

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Just one smile fromaloving family can warm coldest world Carol Glatz need, as brothers, sisters, sons and daughters, he said. transform the Church into a place fully familial for an Catholic News Service Understanding what is real love and affection, which can encounter with God,” he said. VATICAN CITY — The smile and love of a family can light never be bought or sold, “is the best inheritance” one can Families living out the Gospel and God’s love are “a bless- up the world, bringing warmth and hope to communities that receive from one’s family, he said. The “grammar” of love is ing for the people: bringing hope back to the world,” he said. have become cold, lifeless and depressed, Pope Francis said. learned in the family, “otherwise it is quite difficult to learn.” Their example and actions are able to do things thought to be “No economic and political engineering is able to substi- But people are asked to live their family life within God’s “inconceivable.” tute this contribution from families,” he said Sept. 2 during plan, he said, and in “obedience to the faith and in covenant “Just one smile miraculously eked out of the desperation his general audience talk in St. Peter’s Square. with the Lord,” which protects families, “freeing them from of an abandoned child, who starts a new life,” Pope Francis selfishness, safeguards them said, “explains the workings of God in the world to us better from breaking down, brings than a thousand theological treatises.” them to safety for a life that All those men and women who sacrifice and take risks for never dies.” children who aren’t their own “explain things about love to us Families living in covenant that many scientists no longer understand,” giving further with God “are called today to proof that actions and gestures from the heart “speak louder counter the desertification of than words,” he said. communities in the modern The pope asked people to imagine what the world would be city,” Pope Francis said. like if history, society, the economy and politics were to be Today’s cities have become finally guided by men and women working together, leading barren places because of “a with future generations in mind. Ecological issues, home life, lack of love, a lack of smiles.” the economy and employment all “would be playing a differ- One can find plenty of enter- ent tune,” he said. tainment, lots of things to do “Let us not lose hope,” he said. “Where there is a family “to kill time, to have some with love, that family is able to warm the heart of an entire laughs, but love is missing,” the city with its witness of love.” He also asked that the Holy pope said. Spirit help families by bringing them “a happy jolt” and help CNS photo/Paul Haring The father or mother who bring cities “out of their depression.” Pope Francis kisses a child as he arrives to lead his general audience in St. Peter’s can smile despite being busy At the end of the general audience, Pope Francis recalled Square at the Vatican Sept. 2. with work and family — theirs the end of World War II in Japan exactly 60 years ago to the is the family that is “able to con- day and launched an appeal for the end of all wars, asking Unlike the ancient city of Babel’s “skyscrapers without quer this desertification of our cities; this is the victory of that the world today no longer experience “the horror and life,” he said, “the Spirit of God, on the other hand, makes love of the family,” he said to applause. frightful suffering of similar tragedies.” deserts bloom.” “We must get out of the towers (of Babel) and vaults of the Echoing Blessed Paul VI, the pope said “War never more,” The pope’s catechesis on the family looked at the impor- elite in order to once again spend time in homes and places and highlighted the ongoing plight of “persecuted minorities, tance of Christian families living out their faith and sharing open to the multitudes, open to the love of the family,” Pope persecuted Christians, the insanity of destruction.” it with others. By experiencing God’s love, families “are trans- Francis said. He also criticized “those who make and traffic weapons, formed, are ‘made full’” to overflowing with a sense of going This “communion of charisms” of men and women living blood-stained weapons, weapons soaked in the blood of so outside themselves to embrace all people, especially those in the sacrament of marriage or consecrated life “is destined to many innocent people.” 10 September 11, 2015 Messenger PEOPLE AND EVENTS

Feast day: September 13 Newsworthy Happy birthday to Father Mark Keene, pastor, St. Agnes Parish, Ft. Wright, Sept. 24; and Father Douglas Lauer, Saint pastor, St. Edward Parish, Cynthiana, Sept. 25. for the Week St. John Chrysostom The following students in diocesan high schools have earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College n 4th-century Church Father known for his eloquent preaching Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP n Lived an extreme ascetical life out of honor and love for Christ Exams). n Recognized by Orthodox and Catholics as a Doctor of the Church Bishop Brossart High School: Frank Cetrulo, Ashely Childress, Cassie Rinehard, Justin Rolf and Katie Tierney; “God loves us more than a father, mother, friend or anyone else could, and even more than we are able to love ourselves.” Covington Catholic High School: Coire Ayers, Patrick –St. John Chrysostom Ballow, Anthony Bessler, Logan Boyle, Aaron To learn more visit www.saintsfortheweek.com Buckley, Benjamin Darpel, Sean Fagin, Adam Flynn, Austin Flynn, Parker Kenney, Daniel Kleier, Mitchell MacKnight, Matthias Mando, Joseph Marino, Ryan The weekly TV Mass from the Cathedral Basilica of the Hills, invite you to an open house and evening prayer, Massie, William McFarland, Walter Menke, Adrian Assumption will be broadcast on Sunday, 5–6 p.m. on station Sept. 13, 2–4 p.m. Homemade items for sale. Evening prayer, Neff, Wyatt Plummer, David Rice, Miso Rokvic, Me TV WLWT, on channels: over the air 5-2; Time Warner 4–5 p.m. RSVP to Benedictine Sister Deborah Harmeling, 331- Samuel Romes, Mark Ryan, Peter Schaefer, Bo Cable 188 in Kentucky and Cincinnati Bell 23 or 291. 6771 or [email protected]. Schuh, Erik Schutzman, David Shearer, Kurtis Have something to list in “People and Events”? The dead- Judy Klein, a recent guest on EWTN, will speak on her Stegman, Nicholas Stegman, Caleb Summe, line for event notices is nine days prior to the desired publi- faith journey, covering a gamut of experiences leading her Coleman Sweeney, Cooper Theolbald, Lucas cation date. E-mail [email protected] no later than the from cultural Catholic to agnostic to born-again Christian Timmerman, Nathan Urban, Christian Vandusen and Wednesday before the week you would like the information and finally to Catholic theologian, at St. Catherine Parish, Ft. David Wood; to appear. Thomas, Sept. 13, 7 p.m., and at St. Thomas More Parish, Cincinnati, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. Covington Latin School: Melissa Becker, Tristan Britt, The Bishop Brossart High School alumni softball tourna- Katarina Chan, Caroline Duchette, Jason Grout,, ment, Sept. 12, at Pendery Park and St. Philip’s Field. Call The fall session of First Place 4 health, a Christ-centered Alexis Krumpelman, Sara Lee, James Macke, Ron Schultz, 240-7076. weight loss program, will have a no-obligation information session, Sept. 14, 6 p.m., in the Rectory Conference Room, St. Constance Obermeyer, Maria Pope, James Rahner, The St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Therese Parish, Agnes Parish, Ft. Wright. Contact Nancy Bradley, nancy- Matthew Shaw, Victor Villacis and Katherine Southgate, feast day celebration, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. Mass [email protected] or 341-5686. Wiedeman; with Bishop Roger Foys followed by brunch. RSVP at car- [email protected] or 466-7730. Newport Central Catholic High School: John Paul Father Jo Joy will celebrate Mass followed by an inner Broering, Noah Connolly, Matt Frey, Paul Grosser, Wedding anniversary vespers with Bishop Roger Foys, healing prayer service at St. Joseph Parish, Crescent Jacob Hensley, John Lampe, Will Lampe, Morgan organized by the Department of Catechesis and Formation, Springs, on the second Monday of every month except Martinez, Trevor Rawe and Olivia Schadler; will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, January and August beginning Sept. 14. Prayers of deliver- Covington, Sept. 13, 3 p.m. Parishioners of the diocese cele- ance will begin at 7 p.m. followed by Mass. Notre Dame Academy: Haley Applemann, Mariah brating one-year, 25-year, 50-year or more anniversaries will Helping you find Peace, Power and Passion after divorce, Bezold, Carly Gross, Hillary Hellmann, Megan be recognized. a landmark series with Rose Sweet, renowned author, speak- Heuker, Erin Hunt, Ellen Kendall, Katherine Kloska, ArFamily charity 5k walk/run, Sept. 13, 1 p.m., at Bill Cappel er and pastoral counselor, who tackles the pain and suffering Alison Maier, Meleia Michels, Lilly Morgan, Rachel Sports Complex, Latonia. Come support the Arlinghaus of divorce from her own experience and the perspective of Peavler, Jessica Peck, Kirsten Richards, Rachel Family Scholarships at Holy Cross District High School, St. the Catholic Church. At Ruah Woods, Mondays, Sept. 14–17, Schutzman, Mia Shelton, Kelsey Sucher, Marie Augustine School and Chase Law School. Register at 7–9 p.m. www.ruahwoods.org. Suetholz, Lily Thaman, Alicia VonHandorf, Emily www.arfamilycharity.com. Ruah Woods presents world-renowned speaker, Jason Walter and Hannah Ziegelmeyer; Franciscan Daughters of Mary will celebrate the Year of Evert, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30), at The St. Henry District High School: Elizabeth Anneken, Consecrated Life with Young Ladies’ Day With Religious, Underground. All teens (7–12 grade), young adults and par- Stephanie Bolin, Ashley Brockman, Robert Sept. 13, 2–4 p.m., at the Rose Garden Home Mission, ents are invited to the free seminar, “Love or Lust?” which Brockman, Ashleigh Cleary, Nick Croyle, Kendal Covington. Young ladies in college, high school or grammar has been delivered to more than one million teens on six con- Emerson, Nick Fedders, John Ferraro, Mallory Foley, school are welcome. RSVP to [email protected]. tinents. Contact Keith Warnke, (513) 407-8672 or keith- [email protected]. Nathan Freihofer, Jenna Fugate, Sam Fugate, Grace In celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life, Goddard, Dakota Graue, Kylie Heupel, Christopher the Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery, Villa Bishop Brossart High School presents “Believe,” an Hill, Ogechi Iloegbunam, Lauren Johnson, Jenna evening of contemporary praise/worship/adoration to pray Kappes, Connor Kunstek, Jacob Kleisinger, Kendyll for the needs of the community, Sept. 17, 7–8:30 p.m., in the Kraus, Josh Lanning, Angela Mangine, Emily Munninghoff Family Performing Arts Center. Free admis- Mauntel, Katherine Maxwell, Connor McGinnis, sion. Music by Lee Roessler & band. Thomas McGrath, Abigail McLaughlin, Maria Ruah Woods presents “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” with McMahon, Rebecca McNay, Johnathan Mollman, keynote speaker John Leyendecker, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. (social), 7 Lauren Murray, Megan Murray, Savannah Neace, p.m. (dinner and program) at Xavier University, Schiff Ashleigh Noble, Danielle Noll, Emma Robinson, Conference and Banquet Center, Cincinnati. RSVP by Sept. 5, Emily Rose, Anna Rowland, Shelbi Ryan, William register online at www.ruahwoods.org. Seibt, Sam Schroeder, Nick Staub, Lucas Tobergte, Friends of the Rose Garden Home Mission, second annu- Rebekah Ubelhor, Grant Williams and Scott Wilson; al golf outing, Sept. 19; registration: 12:15 p.m.; shotgun Villa Madonna Academy: Alexander Barton, Emma start: 1:15 p.m. For information visit www.fdofmary.org or e- Bateman, Eric Baugh, Abigail Bittlinger, Nicholas mail [email protected]. Boucher, Jiuk Byun, William Campbell, Brianna A healing Mass for women will be held at St. Anthony Desmarais, Sarah Ernst, Jiamin Fan, Chang Gao, Parish, Taylor Mill, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. Grant Giesbecht, Jenna Giordano, Maya Jaafari, The canonization of Blessed Junípero Serra will take Alexander Kenkel, Kayla Kuris, Sean Malone, place Sept. 23, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Catherine Martini, Paige McLaughlin, Madeline Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. The Serra Club Mitchell, Olivia Nester, Sydney O’Connor, Nahal for Vocations, Northern Kentucky invites the community to Pahlevani, Asha Ramesh, Rebecca Rice, Amanda Final phase of new technology program share this historic moment at Bishop Howard Memorial Schleper, Matthew Schubert, Monica Spritzky, With the launch of the final phase of its 1:1 Chromebook Auditorium, Covington, 4 p.m., with the EWTN broadcast Serena Thaman, Nicholas Weaver, Amanda Werner Program, Covington Latin School is wrapping up the shown on a large screen. To secure a seat(s) for the event, and Mary Wurtz. implementation of its technology plan and is very excited contact Serran Mike Murray at 392-1500 or mmurray@cov- about the new educational opportunities the students will dio.org. have with the new Chromebook program. Messenger September 11, 2015 11 PEOPLE AND EVENTS

Knights support Lifeline Project The Knights of Columbus of Northern Kentucky raise funds for Catholic Charities’ Lifeline TMC looks to the future Project every year by holding a golf outing. The Lifeline Project assists pregnant mothers Thomas More College is now accepting students into the TMC Class of 2020. To mark the who need help. Pictured here at the seventh annual event are: first row (left to right): Carl occasion, Thomas More College President Dave Armstrong set off on the TMC2020 Tour Biery, Bob Merkle, Wayne Brown, Kristi Kopp, Julie Baurle and Barb Kopp. Second row to personally congratulate the first students accepted into the class. One of his first stops (left to right): Deacon Bill Theis, Golf Chairman Dennis Elix, Vicky Bauerle and Bill Kopp. was at Holy Cross High School.

Marriage Encounter Weekend: Sept. 18–20, at Holiday Inn A Mass for the deceased members of Newport Catholic tional television series, “The Joy of Music.” Tickets at no Eastgate, Cincinnati; Oct. 16-18, at Our Lady of the Holy High School, class of 1958, will be celebrated, Sept. 26, 8 charge are required for entrance and may be reserved begin- Spirit Center, Cincinnati; Nov. 6-8 at Maria Stein, Maria a.m., at St. Pius X Parish, Edgewood. ning Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. Visit www.cathedralconcertseries.org Stein, Ohio. For reservations e-mail [email protected], or call or call 431-2060 (on or after Sept. 9). Ladies’ Altar Society of St. Patrick Parish, Taylor Mill, (513) 251-1940 or 1(800) 547-1251, code 00. indoor Children’s Clothing/Toys and Bake Sale, Sept. 26, 9 Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, California, 25th annual ladies’ a.m.–2 p.m. Table rental is $20; vendors keep 100 percent of stagette, Sept. 27, 2-6 p.m., at the Parish Social Center. Call their proceeds. To register call Carol, 356-6505 or Bobbie, 356- Festivals 635-8128 or e-mail [email protected]. Tickets need to be pre- 6313; deadline is Sept. 11. paid and picked up before the stagette. “End Slavery! A Christian Response to Human September For those who have lost a loved one, a bereavement support Trafficking” presentation by Notre Dame de Namur Sister Holy Cross District High School, Latonia, Sept. 11–12 group is being formed at Mother of God Parish, Terese DelGenio, Oct. 3, 9–11:30 a.m. at St. Anne Providence St. Barbara Parish, Erlanger, Sept. 11–13 Covington. This nine-week program is held on Saturdays, 10 Center, Melbourne. Contact Virginia Kane, 250-8313, a.m. beginning Sept. 19. Call Bill Rice at 441-8827. [email protected] or Judy Kitchen, 441-1249, St. Matthew Parish and Mission, Kenton, Sept. 13 [email protected]. St. Patrick Parish, Maysville, Sept 11–13 “New Day: A Journey From Grief to Healing,” a nine-week St. Timothy Parish, Union, Sept. 18–20 program, led by Miriam Burkart, is designed to help deal The Cathedral Concert Series begins its 40th Season with a loss of a loved one through death, recently or years with a musical celebration performance by Diane Bish, ago. Each week deals with another aspect of grief and goes Oct. 4, 3 p.m., at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, October through the “tasks” of grief. Open to anyone. Held on Covington. Ms. Bish has displayed her dazzling virtuosity St. Agnes Parish, Ft. Wright, Oct. 2–3 Tuesdays (Sept. 22–Nov. 17), 7–9 p.m. in St. Timothy Parish and unique showmanship the world over, and is the most vis- Center, Union. Call 746-1443. ible organist in the world today as the host of the interna-

Getting to know you Jill Lonnemann, principal at St. Pius X School, Edgewood, shows her running shoes to a first-grade class during an “All About Me” activity. Mrs. Lonnemann shared five items with the students that helped her introduce herself.

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NewACTrecord set by Diocese of Covington students David Cooley St. Patrick High School offers an ACT prep class that helps live out and champion our mission statement, ‘Charity First.’” Assistant Editor prepare students for the test. However, the test in and of itself Mr. Ridder said that he is not looking to simply teach stu- Catholic schools in the Diocese of Covington broke last is never the main focus. dents how to pass tests; the goal is to prepare the youth of today year’s ACT score by achieving a composite score of 24.6 — a “I often tell the teachers that testing should not be an event, for the world of tomorrow so they can develop soft skills, speak five-year high. it should be how we do business here every day,” Ms. Poe said. and write and earn their place in society. The ACT is the capstone test and the capstone research com- “Urging a high level of thinking should be an everyday occur- “When our students leave here they are running on all pany that predicts student college and career readiness. For rence not just when preparing children to take a test.” cylinders, they are academically prepared for the future, they students, doing well on the ACT can mean acceptance to their Ms. Poe said that she can’t help but notice how the Catholic are involved, they’ve learned leadership roles and their faith college of choice and can also qualify them for scholarships. school scores compare to the scores at the public schools each has been enhanced,” he said. Michael Clines, superintendent of Catholic schools, year. Both Mr. Ridder and Ms. Poe said that they believe trans- believes trend lines (3, 5, 10 years) offer more insight into what is happening in a school or school system than year-to-year changes. “The Diocese of Covington’s five-year trends show that our schools continue to maintain high expectations and to stress academic rigor,” said Mr. Clines. “Using the results, our schools constantly evaluate the rigor of classes and make certain our students are taking the right kind of courses, for example, four or more years of English and math and three or more years of social studies and natural sci- “The results show how well we do above the public schools parency with data such as ACT results is very important. ence. This makes core curriculum a priority, which emphasizes in the area,” she said. “There is definitely transparency within our departments the need for all students to develop college and work-ready To Ms. Poe the Catholic identity of the school is the key where they share, meet, discuss and plan,” Mr. Ridder said. skills, regardless of postsecondary aspirations,” he said. ingredient. It is not just a crucial characteristic of the school it “Our teachers utilize ACT standards as a base of curriculum. Additionally, schools in the Diocese of Covington provide is “everything.” We are pretty proud about our ACT prep sessions that are access for all students to take the ACT in March of their junior “That is what sets us apart from the public schools, it is offered after school and the culture of learning we have built year. important to develop the whole person, not only the academic here. And I think anytime you have data like this you have to “This helps to ensure that all students have the opportunity and athletic but the spiritual aspect as well,” she said. share it with the students because they are the biggest piece of to consider college and allows the students to use ACT results Dan Ridder, principal at Bishop Brossart High School, the puzzle.” to better prepare for college and work,” Mr. Clines said. couldn’t agree more and sees the results of the ACT as an out- “Our five-year trends for average ACT scores highlight our Anne Poe, principal at St. Patrick High School, Maysville, ward sign of how the students are treated at the school. continuing efforts to provide a quality Catholic education spir- believes that the ACT is a great way for students to achieve “Our Catholic faith is woven in our curriculum and our itually, scholastically, physically and communally in the scholarships to college and that the academic atmosphere practices. That ensures that we are working on the whole per- Diocese of Covington,” said Mr. Clines. “I thank the elemen- among their peers works for the students’ advantage. son — spiritually, academically and physically, with athletics tary school principals and faculty for providing the academic “There is a sense of competitiveness among the students,” and so forth,” Mr. Ridder said. foundation for the students. Additionally, I recognize the efforts said Ms. Poe. “When you are around others who are achieving “We pose this question to our students, ‘how are we going to and the common priorities of the high school principals, facul- you naturally strive to do your best. And, of course, wanting to grow spiritually?’ Our mantra has been that we are going to ty and staff, students and parents.” go to a particular college is a motivator as well.” 14 September 11, 2015 Messenger

PriestsinU.S.,Canada can already absolve women who had abortions Nancy O’Brien “What it does do is make access to sacramental forgive- 2005, provides “opportunities for group healing” through Catholic News Service ness easier for anyone who seeks it with a truly penitent support groups or retreats as well as referrals to licensed BALTIMORE — Pope Francis’ Sept. 1 announcement heart,” he said. mental health professionals if needed, she said. But con- that priests worldwide will be able to absolve women for Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston, chairman of the fession is at its heart, she added. the sin of abortion will have little effect on pastoral prac- U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, said his McClusky said the post-abortion healing programs tices in the United States and Canada, where most priests “hope and prayer is that all those carrying the burden of respond to a need that the bishops have been hearing from already have such authority in the sacrament of reconcil- an experience of abortion would turn to the Church and people in the pews of their local churches. “A lot of people iation. her sacraments and experience the Lord’s mercy and are in pain and in need of assistance to reconcile with God “It is my understanding that the faculty for the priest to love.” and come back to the Church,” she said. lift the ‘latae sententiae’ excommunication for abortion is He directed all those involved with an abortion — Catholic commentators and canon lawyers have raised almost universally granted in North America,” said Don “wherever a person might be in their healing journey” — a number of questions about Pope Francis’ action, includ- Clemmer, interim director of media relations for the U.S. to look into the resources offered by Project Rachel or a ing whether societal pressures and other extenuating cir- Conference of Catholic Bishops. similar post-abortion healing ministry in their dioceses. cumstances surrounding an abortion would have kept it “Latae sententiae” is a Latin term in canon law that Contact information for most dioceses is available at from rising to the level of an excommunication for the means excommunication for certain crimes, including www.hopeafterabortion.com (in Spanish at www.esperan- woman in most cases anyway. But further clarification involvement in abortion, is automatic. Clemmer said it is zaposaborto.com) or through the national toll-free number, from the Vatican would be needed to resolve that question. “the fiat of the local bishop” whether to allow the priests in 888-456-HOPE. Others, such as Catholic moral theologian Charles his diocese to absolve those sins and most bishops granted Mary E. McClusky, assistant director of Project Rachel Camosy, noted that the pope’s words about abortion and such permission when giving priests faculties to minister ministry development in the USCCB Secretariat of Pro- forgiveness bore a striking resemblance to the words of in their local church. Life Activities, said it has been frustrating for her to see Pope St. John Paul II in his 1995 encyclical, “Evangelium Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of Albany, New York, reports about Pope Francis’ action in the secular media Vitae.” confirmed that in a Sept. 1 statement welcoming what he that perpetuate “the false notion that the Church excom- Addressing women who have had abortions, Pope John called the pope’s “wonderful gesture.” municates anyone” who has an abortion. Paul wrote, “If you have not already done so, give your- “The priests of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany “They are making it sound like something new,” she selves over with humility and trust to repentance. The and throughout the United States have ... had the faculties said, “but the Church has welcomed all sinners since the Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and to lift the sanction of excommunication for the sin of abor- time of Jesus. ... It is at the heart of what it means to be a his peace in the sacrament of reconciliation.” tion for more than 30 years,” he said. “Any woman who has priest to extend that forgiveness.” New teaching or not, Albany’s Bishop Scharfenberger had an abortion, any person who has been involved in an In addition to the sacrament of reconciliation, the U.S. expressed hope that women will take advantage of this abortion in any way, can always seek God’s forgiveness church offers through Project Rachel “a confidential and opportunity. through the sacrament of reconciliation, if they are truly safe place for women and men, for anyone who suffers “The real news is that there is no need to wait,” he said. sorry for their actions.” from involvement with abortion, to tell their story, have “God is ready to forgive and heal now!” Likewise, priests in the Diocese of Covington have had someone listen and be relieved of all the emotional, spiri- If you or someone you love has had an abortion or has those faculties for decades. tual and psychological pain they are experiencing from been involved in an abortion and are seeking reconciliation Several prelates, including Archbishop Charles J. abortion,” McClusky said. call the confidential Project Rachel hotline, anytime, day or Chaput of Philadelphia, emphasized that Pope Francis’ Project Rachel, which has existed since 1975 and was night, (859) 392-1547. The Messenger contributed to this story. action “in no way diminishes the moral gravity of abor- taken under the umbrella of the bishops’ conference in tion.”

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my skin’ that I was able to be the best Nicole that I could be. mom,” said Ms. Martinez. She said that entrusting the care SND new postulants Getting up in the morning, going to ministry, coming home of her mother to her sister was difficult for her — but not (Continued from page 2) in the evening, prayer, dinner, our own separate time and difficult for her mother or sister. through that love of problem solving. In my mind sisters coming back watching evening shows together — that “My mom was more supportive than I thought, she were not engineers — it’s not true. So I was struggling rhythm really sunk into me and I left that experience never once made me feel guilty,” said Ms. Martinez. internally with this, do I listen to God and give up my iden- knowing I couldn’t go anywhere else.” For Ms. Varnerin, the move to Covington seemed like a tity or what I thought was my identity, or do I ignore that The decision to discern religious life presented a new small victory for her family, who live in Connecticut and call I feel in my heart and continue on the path I had laid problem for Ms. Varnerin — which religious community was originally anticipating her move to California before out for myself?” to choose? “There are over 400 orders of religious women the novitiate program was moved to Covington. Ms. But the call to discernment and religious life became in the United States,” she said. Varnerin said that when she told her family that she was overwhelming and Ms. Varnerin found that she could no Ms. Varnerin said that she came to the Sisters of Notre discerning a religious vocation she learned that she had longer ignore it. Friends were asking if she had ever Dame because she “fell into it.” answered her godfather’s prayers. thought of religious life. She was also becoming more and After receiving her degree she decided to take another “My godfather, Father Ken Murphy, a diocesan priest more involved in serving the homeless community and year to work part-time and do service work on her own. for the Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey — had been pray- loving the people she served. Sister Kate invited her to stay at the SND’s discernment ing since I was a baby that I would become a sister,” she “Seeing all those things, I thought maybe there is some- and young adult ministry house so they could support her said. thing here,” she said. in her service and discernment. Both women are continuing their studies, Ms. Martinez The summer before graduation she decided to take a “It would be much more economically sound than rent- at Thomas More College and Ms. Varnerin at Xavier part-time job and participate in a summer mission service ing an apartment, so I took her up on her offer,” she said. University, Cincinnati. project with the Sisters of St. Joseph, Hartford, Ms. Varnerin did explore other religious communities Having a community of sisters supporting them in Connecticut. and went on several discernment retreats. “Every time I their discernment has been a blessing. “I purposely chose a service experience that had a live- try to impose my ideas on what I wanted in a community “The fact that we are SNDs means that we share a com- in component with sisters so that I could say to people that it didn’t feel right, but at the same time God was opening mon spirituality, a common essence,” said Ms. Varnerin. I was doing a summer service opportunity and they would doors through my connection with the Sisters of Notre “You can feel it when you go to other countries and meet have no idea I was checking out religious life,” she said Dame,” she said. the sisters, there is that connection. So the same thing hap- with a smile. Both women said that the move and transition to pens here. It is a comfort. We are all here for the same pur- “It was through that experience that I really solidified Covington has been effortless. pose and we have that same charism that runs through us my call. I loved the rhythm of the life. I felt that I was so ‘in “My first worry was what’s going to happen with my and so that support is really a blessing.”

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National/World marily involved in inculcating the faith and primarily serve and because they are Christians.” The New Testament reminds employ people of the same faith. Instead, HHS created what it calls Christians that persecution may be their fate, the pope said. an accommodation. Church agencies highlight growing Pope: Why do youth turn back on Pope calls on Europe’s parishes, reli- urgency of Europe’s refugee crisis Jesus? Is Church keeping him hidden? gious houses to take in refugees VATICAN CITY — Why do so many young people leave the OXFORD, England — Catholic aid agencies have urged Church after confirmation, Pope Francis asked bishops from VATICAN CITY — Given the ongoing crisis of people fleeing Europeans not to turn against migrants seeking refuge from Syria Portugal. “There is no doubt that Jesus exists; but where are we from war and poverty, Pope Francis asked every parish and reli- and other countries, in what media reports describe as the conti- hiding him?” the pope said. What is required is “a personal and gious community in Europe to take in a family of refugees as a nent’s greatest refugee movement since World War II. “The crisis pastoral conversion of pastors and faithful so that everyone can concrete sign of hope and God’s mercy. “The Gospel calls us, asks in Syria is now in its fifth year, and the neighboring countries say truthfully and joyfully: ‘The Church is our home,’” he said in a us to be near the least and the abandoned. To give them concrete where we’ve been providing assistance are running out of written speech handed to the bishops during their meeting with hope, not just say ‘Hang in there, have patience!’” he said in an resources,” said Kim Pozniak, communications officer for Catholic the pope Sept. 7. The bishops were making their “ad limina” visits appeal after praying the Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter’s Relief Services, the Baltimore-based U.S. bishops’ international to Rome to report on the state of their dioceses. Pope Francis asked Square Sept. 6. “Christian hope has a fighting spirit with the tenac- relief and development agency. She said countries such as Lebanon the bishops not to lose courage before the many challenges facing ity of someone who is heading toward a sure goal,” he said, while and Turkey are sheltering 3.5 million Syrians and “can no longer them and their parishes. One of the challenges the pope highlight- he encouraged all of his “brother bishops of Europe — true shep- carry the burden of sheer numbers. People have realized they ed was “the large number of adolescents and young people who herds,” to support his appeal in their dioceses. “In the face of the won’t be going home and turned to the European Union for longer- abandon practicing the Christian faith after the sacrament of con- tragedy of tens of thousands of refugees, who are fleeing death term solutions. While they’ve been shown compassion in some firmation.” He also noted the lack of specific programs to help because of war and hunger” and are seeking a new life, the pope countries, this hasn’t been the case everywhere.” young people continue their formation, which could help prevent called on “parishes, religious communities, monasteries and sanc- them from entering into “irregular” relationships later. tuaries all across Europe to give concrete expression of the Gospel Pope meets Israeli president, and receive a family of refugees.” God’s mercy is expressed through the works of regular men and women, he said, reminding expresses hopes for peace Five judges write rare dissent over people that Christ taught that “whatever you did for one of these VATICAN CITY — As Catholics joined others in protesting court’s decision not to take appeal least brothers of mine, you did for me.” Israel’s extension of its security wall, further dividing Palestinians DENVER — Five federal judges on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of and Israelis, Pope Francis gave Israeli President Reuven Rivlin a Appeals wrote a rare dissent from the majority’s decision not to re- With Armenian Catholics, pope tangible sign of his hopes for peace. The pope’s new peace medal — hear an appeal of a July ruling against the Little Sisters of the remembers persecuted Christians replacing one depicting “the Angel of Peace” — is a bronze circle Poor over the contraceptive mandate in employee health insur- split in two with an olive branch growing up the middle. A band ance. A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit had said that the VATICAN CITY — Governments who not only take no action to around the entire medal reads, in Italian, “Seek what unites. Little Sisters and their fellow plaintiffs against the federal govern- stop anti-Christian persecution, but remain silent, are accomplices Overcome what divides.” “There is division,” the pope told Rivlin ment are not substantially burdened by the process set out by the in their deaths, Pope Francis said during an early morning Mass Sept. 3. “The challenge is to unite.” Rivlin gave the pope a rough Department of Health and Human Services by which they can with leaders of the Armenian Catholic Church. During the Mass basalt copy of an inscribed slab. The original was dated to the 9th avoid requirements to provide contraceptive coverage to employees Sept. 7 in the chapel of the Domus Sanctae Marthae, Pope Francis century B.C. and includes what Rivlin said was the earliest refer- as mandated by the Affordable Care Act. The court followed that formally celebrated the unity existing between the Roman Catholic ence to King David outside the Bible. “I thought it was right to give ruling in August by allowing the plaintiffs to continue to be pro- and Armenian Catholic churches by sharing Communion with you this gift to recall the common origins of Christianity and tected from having to follow the requirement while they appeal to Patriarch Gregoire Pierre XX Ghabroyan of Cilicia, who was elect- Judaism,” he told the pope. Pope Francis and Rivlin met privately the Supreme Court. The HHS rules allow explicitly religious enti- ed by his fellow Armenian bishops July 24. With all of the patriar- for 30 minutes. The Vatican said their conversation and the presi- ties an exemption. Religious nonprofit organizations such as the chate’s bishops present, Pope Francis paid tribute to the enduring dent’s subsequent meeting with officials of the Vatican Secretariat Little Sisters, who operate long-term care facilities open to people faith of Armenian Catholics through centuries of persecution. of State “focused on the political and social situation in the Middle of all faiths, do not meet the HHS requirements. The exemption is Today, “perhaps more than in the early days” of Christianity, he East, affected by several conflicts, with special attention to the con- allowed for institutions such as churches and dioceses that are pri- said, Christians are “persecuted, killed, chased out, robbed just dition of Christians and other minority groups.”