Saints for Life Inaugural Gathering Seeks to Spark the Islands in Spirituality and Service

HAWAII HAWAII HAWAII WORLD Lovey-Ann DeRego retires The ‘future’ generation Hawaii participants reflect Pope Francis tells after 40 years a Catholic of Hawaii’s youth ministers on historic Convocation of archbishops to be schools educator is ready today Leaders in Orlando ‘grandfathers’ Page 3 Page 7 Page 8 Page 12

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Saints for life Inaugural gathering seeks to spark the Islands in spirituality and service

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Deacon Summer Gathering, St. Mi- will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] July 16, 10:00 am, Confirmation chael the Archangel Parish, Kailua- Mass, Christ the King Parish, Kahului. Kona. JULY 14, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 3 Lovey-Ann DeRego retires after 40 years a Catholic educator By Deborah Manog education, DeRego was hired at educator. Special to the Herald Sacred Hearts Convent School on “When you see a struggling Bates Street in Nuuanu to teach child and then the light bulb go- After dedicating nearly 40 in its middle school. She later ing on, that is pure joy,” DeRego years to a career in Catholic edu- transferred to St. Ann School in said. cation, Hawaii Catholic Schools Kaneohe to be closer to home. Bridget Olsen, principal of St. associate superintendent Lovey- After getting married, she Anthony School in Kailua, has Ann DeRego retired on June 30 took a hiatus to raise her three witnessed DeRego give many with no doubt in her mind that children. Eight years later she hours as a volunteer member of she has done exactly what she returned to the work force at St. her parish stewardship commit- was meant to do. Ann School. Eventually, DeRego tee, working to increase commu- “I was really prepared to be- went to her parish school, St. nity involvement in the various come a teacher early on,” DeRego Anthony in Kailua, where she as- ministries of the parish. said. sumed the positions of vice prin- DeRego also serves her par- As a child, she enjoyed many cipal and eventually principal. ish as a sacristan and eucharistic summers helping her mother While working full-time, DeRego minister. prepare her classroom for the earned her master’s degree from “Lovey has a deep faith, a love upcoming school year. Chaminade University. of God, and a strong desire to “My mother, a single parent, share and help others to be in- instilled in me the gift of a good 100 percent accreditation volved in their church,” said Ol- work ethic and love of children,” In 2006, DeRego was hired as sen. she said. One of six children, associate superintendent of Ha- Hawaii Catholic Schools super- DeRego has two sisters and three waii Catholic Schools. When she intendent Michael Rockers said brothers. first came aboard not all of Ha- DeRego will be greatly missed. She credits her maternal waii’s Catholic schools were ac- “Lovey has been a great part

grandmother for bestowing her credited. As the Western Catholic Photo courtesy of Hawaii Catholic Schools of the HCS Office team for 11 with the gift of faith. Educational Association (WCEA) Lovey-Ann DeRego retires after 40 years in Catholic schools years,” he said. “Her faith, dedi- “My faith was really nur- commissioner in Hawaii, she cation, expertise and hard work tured by my grandmother,” said guided schools through the ac- have made her a great employee DeRego, who has memories of creditation process. about the program, she said. Community Center. The number and colleague. She has been a her gathering all the grandchil- It was hard-work, but DeRego DeRego also partnered well of participants grows every year great personal and professional dren to sit in a circle to pray the loved it. with community organizations and, she is proud to say, their per- blessing to so many affiliated with rosary during Advent and the “It affirms what schools do such as the American Heart As- formances get better and better. our schools.” stations of the cross during Lent. well and where we need to grow,” sociation. All eighth grade Catho- Maryknoll School live-streams the DeRego looks forward to en- DeRego’s grandmother and she said. lic school students now graduate event on the internet for parents joying her retirement by sewing mother both taught in public DeRego is happy to report that with training in CPR (cardio- or guardians unable to attend. and spending time with her hus- schools and encouraged DeRego all Catholic schools in Hawaii, pulmonary resuscitation), a life- band Bill, their three children, to do the same. But after gradu- from preschool to grade 12, are saving procedure for someone Seeing a child learn and grow and four grandchildren. She has ating from Sacred Hearts Acade- now accredited. whose breathing or heartbeat has As DeRego reflects on her past also committed to mentoring new my high school in 1972, she felt a She was also instrumental in stopped. contributions to Catholic educa- principals in the fall, as a way to call to teach in Catholic schools. working with the University of The associate superintendent tion, she looks forward to a retire- give back to Catholic education. She has no regrets. San Francisco to bring to Hawaii also organized the annual Catho- ment working with children, per- Her days will continue to be Soon after graduating from a Jesuit doctoral program slated lic school choral festival held each haps as a volunteer tutor. busy, no doubt about that. Chaminade College of Honolulu to begin next spring. Many princi- March in the Clarence T.C. Ch- Seeing a child learn and grow With a sigh and a smile, she with her bachelor’s degree in pals and teachers are enthusiastic ing Gymnasium at the Maryknoll is a passion that fuels her as an said, “I am grateful for every day.”

Heralding back NEWS FROM PAGES PAST center of the crossing arms of the cross. 10 years ago — July 13, 2007 Completion is set for late fall. Contractor is Karl Schuler and the architect is John H. Pope relaxes restrictions on use of McAuliffe. A.I.A. The Polynesian style roof Tridentine Mass beams are of laminated wood and the sup- In a long-awaited overture to disaf- porting pillars are coral aggregate. fected Catholic traditionalists, Pope Bene- dict XVI relaxed restrictions on the use of 25 years ago — July 17, 1992 the Tridentine Mass, the Latin-language A Portuguese whaler’s legacy liturgy that predates the Second Vatican Council. The legacy of a young Portuguese man The pope said Mass celebrated accord- who jumped a whaling ship in Hono- ing to the 1962 Roman Missal, commonly lulu Harbor more than a century ago has known as the Tridentine rite, should be turned into a notable contribution for Ha- made available in every parish where waii Catholic school children. groups of the faithful desire it. That Portuguese whaler’s name was He said that while the new Roman Mis- Antone Lopes. On July 1, his grandson Al- sal, introduced in 1970, remains the or- vin Lopez, representing A.J. Lopez Sons, dinary way of Catholic worship, the 1962 Inc., handed Bishop Joseph A. Ferrario a missal should be considered “the extraor- check for $50,000 to be put into a perpet- dinary expression of the law of prayer.” ual scholarship fund for students of five This implies no liturgical division, he Oahu Catholic elementary schools. said, but simply “two uses of the one Ro- 50 years ago — July 21, 1967 heo Avenue site. The new church under The trust is named the “Antone J. and man rite.” New apartment houses and business construction will have a seating capacity Mary C. Lopez Endowment Fund” after The pope’s directive came July 7 in a offices are reaching skyward in Kailua of nearly 900. It is in the form of a cross Alvin’s parents who had seven sons, six of four-page apostolic letter to the world’s and are thus changing the skyline of this with seating in all four wings. The Blessed whom are still living. bishops titled “Summorum Pontificum.” community. St. Anthony’s Church is also Sacrament altar will be in the top of the “We are grateful to our father and The new norms will take effect Sept. 14, contributing to this changing skyline with cross section with baptistery and sacris- mother who gave us a Catholic educa- the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy the erection of a new church on its Kala- ties behind it. The main altar will be in the tion,” Lopez told the bishop. Cross.

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JULY 14, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 7 Reflection New is now The ‘future’ generation of Hawaii’s youth ministers is ready today By Gabriella Munoz Hawaii Catholic Herald

Graduation season is wrapping up, and many parishes find themselves in a phase of transition, especially regarding youth ministry. Seasoned leaders and faithful members are growing up and out of the program. Some are becoming increasingly busy. Some may be finally ready to step up. Some- times, during times of change, we wonder what comes next, how we get there, and who will show up. Youth ministry has always been something near and dear to my heart. In high school, it gave me a second family and a sense of purpose. Being involved with youth ministry — both as a par- ticipant and a facilitator — taught me how to be the kind of leader that I am today. That being said, it was difficult to leave the nest for college. I worried and wondered how the ministry would change: Who would come? Who would lead? Over the years I’ve continued to see this pattern of uncertainty Courtesy photos when it comes to transitioning Participants in the diocese’s sec- between youth leaders. This is ond annual Christian Leadership a problem many parishes deal Institute for Catholic teen leaders with — how to keep kids com- pose with the institute’s directors ing as they grow up, and how to and group leaders at St. Stephen keep the program strong when Diocesan Center. The author of this the team changes — especially article is the first person, left, in the now as some parishes, like my front row. Left, youth participate in home church of Our Lady of Good a teacm-building exercize. Counsel in Pearl City, move into “comprehensive youth ministry” be college graduate, this may have while restoring the sacraments of been my last CLI — for awhile at initiation to their original order of least. And I am so thankful and baptism, confirmation and Eucha- blessed that I had the opportunity rist. to see these youth in action. However, as a small group They are called the “future” leader for the Christian Leader- leaders of the diocese, but to that ship Institute (CLI) for the past I have to disagree. While they two years, I have no doubt that may be the new generation, they those stepping into new roles are aren’t just the future. New is now. prepared for the job. They are already stepping up. The second annual Christian And for those of us that are leav- Leadership Institute for the Dio- ing, or those that are preparing to cese of Honolulu took place June deal with a new transition season 19-23 at St. Stephen Diocesan — don’t worry. They’re ready. The Center in Kaneohe. The program taught throughout the week in- need me to tell them to encour- CLI class of 2017 will do great is open to those of high school age clude public speaking, listening The most important age other members in their group things. throughout the islands. skills, planning processes, facili- and fascinating to step up. I was proud to see how This year CLI was staffed by tation, negotiation, and of course these five strangers were each so Gabriella Munoz is a Georgetown a team of directors lead by Lisa how to infuse their Christian spiri- part is seeing the inventive and opinionated; but University student on vacation back Gomes, director of the diocesan tuality into their leadership styles. I was even more impressed in home on Oahu. Office of Youth and Young Adult As much technical informa- participants develop how they instinctively collabo- Ministry; Edwin Ambrosio, who tion is absorbed during the week, the skills that can’t be rated and supported each other’s helped facilitate CLI in LA and I think the most impressive and strengths and weaknesses. adapt it to Hawaii; Kathy Lee, important part about CLI is not taught, the ones only This is what separates the from St. John Vianney Parish, something picked up in any one Christian Leadership Institute Kailua; Laurie Munoz, from Our of the workshops. It’s not some- they can discover for from other leadership training Lady of Good Counsel; and Taylor thing that can be explained in a opportunities. The program’s Mitchell, from St. John the Apos- two-hour session; or written out themselves. emphasis on God, who gives the Diocesan Pastoral Plan 2016-2020 tle and Evangelist Parish, Mililani. on a whiteboard; or broken down youth their individual talents, re- Youth and The five small group leaders were in a diagram. It’s not something ticipants develop the skills that minds them why they are called Young Adult Ministry Malcolm Zara, Johanna Castillo, explicitly pointed out or prac- can’t be taught, the ones only they to lead and who they are called Karen Ululani, Nellani Tabada ticed. can discover for themselves. to serve. “Young Catholics must become and myself. Don’t get me wrong, there’s In my small group I was blessed The workshops teach these CLI is a weeklong seminar for a lot to be learned in 11 work- to be able to see the changes my youth valuable tools to improve aware from their earliest days youth who were recommended by shops. Throughout the course of youth were making in themselves. their leadership capabilities. that the Church is essentially their parish leaders to learn and the week, one definitely sees the I was proud to see the quiet ones Public speaking, comprehending missionary, and that their hone skills necessary for effective skills taught on Monday being develop their public speaking the planning process, and learn- own participation as stewards leadership. Participants engage confidently handled by Thursday. skills, but I was more impressed ing how to run a meeting are all of the Gospel can bring many in two to three workshops a day, These youth not only memorize with how they pushed themselves important things a leader in any to Christ in their schools, on with each workshop focusing on a key concepts like SOLER (which each day, each workshop, in or- capacity should be aware of and their sports teams, in their different skill set. These skills are stands for sit squarely, open pos- der to earn that improvement. I utilize. And in doing so, the pro- directly applied in mini-exercises ture, lean in, engage, and relax) was proud to see the youth who gram gives these youth a chance places of work, in their social within the workshop and during but actually apply them. naturally flourished and led with to hone the inherent skills they networks, and in the wider planning sessions at night. But the most important and confidence, but I was even more each possess. community.” The techniques and concepts fascinating part is seeing the par- impressed with how they didn’t So as a (prayerfully) soon-to- 8 NATION/HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JULY 14, 2017

CONVOCATION OF CATHOLIC LEADERS: THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL IN AMERICA Thoughts on a historic gathering By Greg Erlandson “America is pulling apart,” he of unity, the delegates were Catholic News Service warned. “We are people divided challenged to hear the voices of along lines of money and race, the poor and the marginalized: WASHINGTON — The first cen- education and family back- Ospino on the growth of Latino tury of the U.S. Conference of grounds.” Catholicism, strong words from Catholic Bishops has concluded For Gomez, as for many oth- Ansel Augustine on the role of with its organization of an un- er speakers, the challenges we African-American Catholics, and precedented and powerful gath- face in society demand mission- much applauded remarks by ering of Catholics in Orlando, ary discipleship, a going forth to Helen Alvare and Kerry Weber Florida. evangelize anew. This means not on the role of women and the With the somewhat ungainly just converting others, but first church. title of “Convocation of Catholic converting ourselves. “We know Patrick Lencioni, a famous Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel the church’s mission is not just a management guru and founder in America,” it was nine years in ‘job’ for bishops and clergy and of Amazing Parish, brought his the making. It brought together ‘church professionals,’” he said. analysis of successful teambuild- more than 3,100 people, mainly “You are here today,” he told ing to the convocation, wittily laity but also more than 150 bish- the attendees, “because you have skewering the kind of “nice” be- ops and 500 priests and deacons. heard the call of Jesus: ‘Follow havior that lacks trust, avoids It felt a bit like a class reunion me!’” conflict and ignores results in for highly engaged Catholics, or many church organizations. The as one observer put it, a World More dialogue than lecture knowing laughter and applause Photo courtesy of Lisa Gomes The speeches and liturgies Youth Day for adults. that accompanied many of his Hawaii participants to the Convocation of Catholic Leaders took a selfie For four days of speeches, were accompanied by dozens of observations suggest where the at the event. Clockwise, from left, are Father Konelio Faletoi, Joseph Oh, panels, Masses and much conver- breakout sessions featuring more church needs to get better. Bishop Larry Silva, Lisa Gomes, Kainoa Fukumoto and Fay Pabo. sation, the convocation became than 239 panelists, each with So what next? That question a tangible expression of church bishop facilitators. The emphasis was constantly asked. How does unity and missionary zeal. There was more on dialogue than lec- this energy get brought back to were many highlights, from the tures. What was most evident, parishes and dioceses? The last Go to the peripheries opening speech by Hosffman however, were the constant con- day each of the 157 diocesan Here are reflections by three of the Hawaii delegates to the Ospino to the closing homily by versations taking place through- delegations huddled to propose “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of out the hotels and gathering their own answers to these ques- America” July 1-4 in Orlando, Florida. Bishop Larry Silva’s Galveston-Houston, USCCB pres- spaces. tions at the personal, parish and thoughts are on page 2. ident. This may have been the great- diocesan levels. A tour de force was the final est gift of the convocation: op- One less obvious takeaway, address by Archbishop Chris- portunities for highly committed however, is that the convocation Be bold and creative tophe Pierre, the papal nuncio Catholics from chanceries and underscored the value of the U.S. By Lisa Gomes to the United States. He called parishes, from Catholic aposto- bishops’ conference itself. The Be bold. Be creative. Get out and go to the peripheries — the gathering “a new Catholic lates and organizations, to min- conference was born in 1917 as make the joy of the Gospel real in the life of our communities moment, a privileged time to be gle, to share, and to realize they a response to the demands of and diocese. As a diocese, we need to form leaders in our par- renewed for the mission of evan- were not alone. World War I and the realization ishes, schools, and organizations who will be equipped and re- gelization in this country.” The convocation brought to- by the bishops that they needed energized to “Witness to Jesus” (Bishop’s motto) or, in the lan- Weaving together references gether people not just from pro- a national organization with a guage of Pope Francis in “Evangelii Gaudium” (the basis for the to nearly every plenary talk, the life and social justice areas of the national voice. convocation), to share the Gospel as missionary disciples. archbishop showed that he had church, but also people involved This convocation was the fruit not just attended every session, in education, evangelization, me- of several years of work by US- Lisa Gomes is the director of the diocesan Office of Youth and Young but had listened as well. dia and communications, liturgy, CCB staff and a bishops’ working Adult Ministry The nuncio called the convo- and youth and young adult min- group. It is impossible to imag- cation a “journeying together” istries. In addition, there were ine another organization with that strengthened “our common those serving Hispanics, Asians, the resources, the skill sets and A simple, powerful message bonds.” African-Americans and other the knowledge to pull off such a By Joseph Oh communities. “This convocation has reawak- gathering. The key message I received from this past Convocation of This cross-fertilization of min- ened our collective conscience to Perhaps one fruit of the con- Catholic Leaders was a simple, yet powerful message based istries may have been one of the the plight of the poor, the perse- vocation will be that church lead- on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, “Evangelii Gaudium” great opportunities of the convo- cuted, and those at the peripher- ers see their conference not only — spreading the joy of the Gospel. As missionaries for Christ, cation, a breaking apart of the si- ies,” he concluded. as a bureaucracy, but as a phe- we are called to chart the landscape, go to our peripheries, and loes that often impede the work Los Angeles Archbishop Jose nomenal tool for engaging our evangelize! of the church. H. Gomez spoke at length about entire church in its 21st-century As radical disciples of various ministries, when we map out While there was a great sense the peripheries in our society. mission. the scope of our mission, we are to not only include those that we already minister to, but to see past the boundaries and reach out to those who have been and are being neglected. If we only minister to the folks that fill up the pews every Sunday, how are we being an evangelist and missionary for Christ? Just as Jesus focused on ministering to the weak and the lowly, we too are called to minister to the meek, mourning, per- secuted, hungry and thirsty. And as radical disciples of the Lord, how are we to do this? With a strong spirit and by spreading the joy of the Gospel.

Joseph Oh is a campus minister at the University of Hawaii at Manoa An incredible opportunity By Kainoa Fukumoto The gathering of Catholic leaders around the country presented an incredible opportunity for the church in the United States to shift our focus more intently on forming missionary disciples at all levels of our church life. This formation begins with a continual inward conversion that ultimately propels us to joyfully proclaim the Gospel and personally accompany others in their journey of faith. We, as a diocese, must look at the unique challenges of the local church as well as identify the unique opportunities we have to be mission-minded Christians in a society that is becoming more and more secularized. As a leader in young adult ministry in our diocese, one of my personal takeaways from this convocation will be to continue the work of outreach to those in their 20s and 30s through nurturing young adult ministries and communities especially in

CNS photo/Bob Roller parishes and college campuses. Young people lift their arms in prayer as Catholic musician Matt Maher performs July 3 during the “Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America” in Orlando, Fla. Leaders from dioceses and various Catholic Fukumoto is the new principal of St. Michael School, Waialua. organizations gathered for the July 1-4 convocation. JULY 14, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 9

Visiting speakers slated for the Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference include Congregation of St. Joseph Sister Helen Prejean (left, Catholic News Service photo), Tongan Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi (center, HCH photo), and Jackie Francois Angel and Paul J. Kim (above). Saints for Life New Island conference offers fresh takes on spirituality, social activism and faith formation fun this fall

By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Sister Helen Prejean has a two- Hawaii Catholic Herald part keynote talk titled “A Voice for DMCC details Life” on the first conference day. Practical, positive and present- Bishop Silva will give a welcome ing life issues in light of Christian When: address, followed by a Hawaiian virtues and values, the inaugural Oct. 20-22, 2017 Mass celebrated by Father Alapaki Damien and Marianne Catholic Kim, pastor of St. Rita Church in Conference aims to be a unique Where: Nanakuli. and inspirational Island event. Hawaii Convention Center, Notable national speakers Dr. The conference is set to take 1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Edward Sri and Jackie Francois place Oct. 20-22 at the Hawaii Honolulu, HI 96815 Angel will provide evening ses- Convention Center near Waikiki. sions on Oct. 20. The night cul- Early registration is being ac- Early registration cost: minates with a concert of youth Adults, 3 days, $75 and young adult bands, as well as cepted until July 31 at the Damien Youth, 3 days, $50 and Marianne Catholic Conference a showing of the locally produced Adults, 1 day (Oct. 20 or 22), award-winning short film “Yehu- website, www.dmcchawaii.org. $35 per day da.” Registration fees will be discount- Youth, 1 day (Oct. 20 or 22), A Polynesian Mass celebrated ed until the end of this month, $25 per day by Cardinal Mafi opens the sec- costing $75 for adult participants ond conference day Oct. 21. Sister to attend the three-day gathering, Helen will speak that morning on and $50 for youth. Adults wishing the new book she is working on to attend only on Friday, Oct. 20 Making a difference tion Conferences. DMCC is fully well. called “River of Fire,” a memoir or Sunday, Oct. 22 can pay $35 for Aiona heads a small but pas- endorsed and approved by Bishop In time, Aiona noted, the of her journey to religious life and each day, youth $25 respectively. sionate board of directors orga- Larry Silva. DMCC team would like to connect becoming a spiritual advisor to in- Accommodations for confer- nizing the Damien and Marianne DMCC sessions are categorized with other organizations in Hawaii mates on death row. ence attendees at a special group Catholic Conference. Valerie San- under three “tracks” – faith forma- “who currently offer similar oppor- Dozens of one-hour breakout rate are being offered at the Dou- tiago, a parishioner of St. John tion, life issues and spirituality. tunities to honor God and spread sessions are offered that day from ble Tree by Hilton Hotel Alana, Apostle and Evangelist Church in Aiona noted that these tracks coin- the Gospel of Christ.” 11:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. The list about a 10-minute walk from the Mililani experienced in Hawaii’s cide with priorities outlined in the According to Santiago, the “ul- of session leaders is diverse and Hawaii Convention Center. healthcare industry, serves as diocesan pastoral plan, “Stewards timate goal” is to provide the spark extensive, and can be found on According to a June 23 press DMCC vice president and trea- of the Gospel.” for Islanders “to put their faith into the DMCC website. Topics range release, the Damien and Marianne surer. Sister Cheryl Wint of the Sis- “The initiatives of the diocese action – in their homes, schools, from marriage and family, to sac- Catholic Conference, or DMCC, ters of St. Francis of the Neumann are important to us,” said Aiona, workplace, parishes, communities raments and catechesis, to poli- has lined up more than 50 sessions Communities is DMCC secretary. who previously worked as dioc- and beyond.” tics and social justice, reflections and talks by renowned local, na- Bolstered by prayer and a team esan coordinator of young adult “This will be a life-changing from present-day members of St. tional and international presenters. of talented folks lending their ex- ministry before his current job as event, done like nowhere else in Damien’s and St. Marianne’s reli- Confirmed keynote guests in- pertise in marketing, hospitality, a teacher at Damien Memorial the world, in the spirit of aloha,” gious orders, and even miracles. clude Congregation of St. Joseph web design, speaker recruitment School. Santiago said. Visiting speakers include Paul Sister Helen Prejean, a Nobel and fundraising, they are ambi- “All these things are pieces of “Hawaii is blessed to have two Kim, a popular Catholic “beat-box- Peace Prize nominee and author of tiously pulling the conference to- the diocesan initiatives that help saints whose names and virtues er” licensed in marriage and fam- the critically acclaimed best-seller, gether from its inception in only empower the people to be the continue to live on through edu- ily therapy, and Kate Mahoney of “Dead Man Walking: An Eyewit- 18 months. Their goal is to create body of Christ, to explore and de- cation, healthcare, social services, New York, whose cure from mul- velop ways of their own to reach missionary work and spirituality,” ness Account of the Death Penalty an experience for Hawaii faithful tiple organ failure attributed to the their communities.” she added. “What better role mod- in the United States.” Cardinal who cannot attend major Catholic intercession of Mother Marianne DMCC has been funded so far els than St. Damien and St. Mari- Soane Patita Paini Mafi of Tonga conferences abroad, such as the Cope paved the way for the Fran- by the generosity of anonymous anne?” ciscan nun’s canonization. is also scheduled to celebrate Mass Los Angeles Religious Education donors, the With Grateful Hearts The Damien and Marianne and share his insights as a speaker. Congress. Three dynamic days campaign, Our Lady of Perpetual Catholic Conference concludes The theme of the first-ever “Our sessions will be especially Help School, the Sisters of St. The DMCC schedule packs Oct. 22 with a morning keynote DMCC is “Saints for Life.” All con- appealing to young, aspiring leaders who may not be able to travel Francis of the Neumann Commu- concerts, book signings, food, fel- talk by Cardinal Mafi. Students ference activities pay homage to nities and St. Francis Healthcare lowship and liturgies in a dynamic and teachers from local perform- the spirituality and activism exem- to similar regional or national conferences on the mainland,” Aiona System. DMCC treasurer Santiago three days. ing arts programs will share a plified by St. Damien de Veuster noted that Iolani School of Per- Oct. 20 begins with 8 a.m. reg- play on Kalaupapa. Bishop Silva is and St. Marianne Cope, who were said. In 2016, DMCC was estab- forming Arts and private citizens istration and opening of sponsor scheduled to celebrate the DMCC canonized for their selfless efforts lished as a 501(C)(3) non-profit have provided in-kind donations. exhibits and vendors in the Hawaii closing Mass at 1 p.m. that Sunday. aiding Hansen’s Disease patients organization and an Association Conference organizers hope for Convention Center. An introducto- Relics of St. Damien and St. in Kalaupapa, Molokai. of the Faithful under the Honolulu additional sponsorships and dona- ry ceremony will start with an “oli” Marianne will be on-site during “Our goal is to show the rel- diocese. Aiona noted that DMCC tions to finance “scholarships” for or Hawaiian chanted prayer. The the conference for veneration. evance and role of Saints Damien organizers collaborated with the faithful interested in attending, first DMCC “Saints Award” will There will be opportunities for the and Marianne in addressing the diocesan Office of Worship and but unable to afford the fee. be presented, Santiago explained, Sacrament of Reconciliation as challenges we face today,” said Office of Religious Education; Aiona and Santiago explained to a local politician “who has re- well. Participants can also sign up Makana Aiona, DMCC president. both offices coordinate the annual that DMCC is a “Christian event mained a courageous champion of to visit Kalaupapa after the confer- “We want this first conference to Diocese of Honolulu Faith Forma- open to people of all faiths or no the family, in the face of swirling ence with Bishop Silva; day tours transform lives.” faith.” All ages are welcome as adversity.” are available Oct. 23 and Oct. 24.

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DETROIT — Father Solanus Casey, Communion, anointing of sick a Capuchin Franciscan “who ByCatholic News Service esan staff, explaining that the would provide soup for the hun- norms on same-sex marriage and gry, kind words for the troubled SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Bishop related pastoral issues it outlined and a healing touch for the ill,” Thomas J. Paprocki of Springfield are diocesan policy. will be beatified Nov. 18, the Ca- has issued a decree that people in Bishop Paprocki also decreed puchin Franciscan Province of St. same-sex marriages should not that no Catholic facility or prop- Joseph in Detroit has announced. present themselves for holy Com- erty is to be used for solemniza- The ceremony will take place munion nor can they receive the tion or blessing of same-sex mar- at Ford Field in Detroit, which the sacrament of anointing of the sick riages or hosting receptions for province said would be configured or have a Catholic funeral unless such marriages. He said that no to accommodate 60,000 people. they “have given some signs of re- sacred vessels, vestments or litur- A member of the Detroit-based pentance.” gical books can be used in such province and one of the co-found- The bishop said in the June 12 cases. ers of the city’s Capuchin Soup CNS photo/The Michigan Catholic Father Solanus Casey, a Capuchin priest in Michigan and New York, is seen decree that no clergy or diocesan The bishop advised pastors Kitchen, Father Casey was born in this undated photo. staff person or representative “is who are aware of someone in a Nov. 25, 1870, and died July 31, to assist or participate in the sol- same-sex marriage to address 1957. lanus will be a tremendous bless- his lifetime, Pope Francis recog- emnization or blessing of same- the issue privately, “calling them He will be the second Ameri- to conversion and advising them ing for the whole community of nized the authenticity of a miracle sex marriages, including provid- can-born male to be beatified, af- not to present themselves for southeast Michigan, an opportu- necessary for the friar to be elevat- ing services, accommodations, ter Father Stanley Rother, a North advantages, facilities, goods or holy Communion until they have nity for all of us to experience the ed from venerable to blessed after American priest from Oklahoma privileges for such events.” been restored to communion love of Jesus Christ,” Detroit Arch- a review by the Vatican’s Congre- who in 1981 was martyred while The Catholic Church teaches with the church through the sac- bishop Allen H. Vigneron said in a gation for Saints’ Causes was com- serving the people of a Guatema- that marriage is the union of one rament of reconciliation.” statement after the beatification pleted earlier this year. lan village and will be beatified woman and one man. Canon law The decree allows for children date was announced June 27. The miracle involved the heal- Sept. 23. Father Casey also will be prohibits Catholic clergy from of Catholic parents publicly living The province said details on the ing — unexplained by medicine the first person from Michigan to performing a marriage of two in a same-sex marriage to receive beatification ceremony, including or science — of a woman with achieve the designation. people of the same sex. the sacraments of initiation: bap- ceremony time, will be released an incurable genetic skin disease. “We are filled with joy at receiv- “The church has not only the tism, first Communion and confir- in the coming weeks; those inter- The woman was visiting friends ing the final date of the beatifica- authority, but the serious obliga- mation. However, the decree said ested in receiving details by email in Detroit and stopped at Father tion of Father Solanus,” said Ca- tion, to affirm its authentic teach- that a person living in a same-sex puchin Franciscan Father Michael can sign up at solanuscasey.org/ Casey’s tomb to pray for others’ ing on marriage and to preserve marriage cannot be admitted to Sullivan, provincial minister of beatification. Ticket information intentions. After her prayers, she and foster the sacred value of the the Rite of Christian Initiation the Province of St. Joseph. “It is a will be made available by Aug. 15. felt the strong urging to ask for the married state,” Bishop Paprocki of Adults or be confirmed in the beautiful way to celebrate the 60th Among the hundreds, if not friar’s intercession for herself, too, said. church “unless he or she has with- anniversary of his passing.” thousands, of healings attributed and received an instant and visible The decree was sent to priests, drawn from the objectively im- “The beatification of Father So- to Father Casey during and after healing. deacons, seminarians and dioc- moral relationship.”

tar boys in the 1970s. The mother Return of Guam of a fourth man, now deceased, Cardinal Pell, professing innocence, also accused the archbishop of archbishop would abusing her son. on leave, will face charges in Australia Archbishop Byrnes said the By Cindy Wooden will not partici- be disastrous, says Vatican trial was in its final phas- Catholic News Service pate in any pub- coadjutor bishop es. lic liturgies while “In the next several weeks,” VATICAN CITY — Proclaiming his his case is being By Catholic News Service CNS photo/Paul Haring three judges will convene at the innocence after being charged considered. Vatican to deliberate the evidence AGANA, Guam — No matter the Archbishop Anthony Apuron with sexual abuse, Australian Car- “These mat- outcome of a Vatican trial against gathered during the investigation, dinal George Pell said, “I’m look- ters have been Guam’s archbishop, Archbishop July 6, offering an update of the publish what the accusations were ing forward finally to having my under investiga- Anthony S. Apuron of Agana canonical investigation and trial and then decide among three pos- day in court.” tion now for two sibilities: “not guilty, guilty or not Cardinal should not return to lead the of Archbishop Apuron and his “I’m innocent of these charges. George Pell years,” Cardinal archdiocese, said the archdio- own personal thoughts about proven,” he said. It could be “end They are false. The whole idea of Pell told the press. cese’s coadjutor. what would be best for the arch- of summer, early fall,” or later for sexual abuse is abhorrent to me,” “There’s been re- “I think it would be a disaster diocese moving forward. the Vatican to release its decision, he said June 29 during a brief lentless character assassination, a if Archbishop Apuron were to re- U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. he added. news conference in the Vatican relentless character assassination, turn as the bishop of record,” said Burke, a church law expert and Asked if the archbishop was press office. and for more than a month claims Coadjutor Archbishop Michael J. former head of the Vatican’s high- also being charged for financial Greg Burke, director of the that a decision on whether to lay Byrnes, because of the extent of est court, led a Vatican team to mismanagement, not just alleged Vatican press office, said Pope charges was imminent.” the loss of trust among the faith- Guam in February to investigate child abuse, Archbishop Byrnes Francis had granted Cardinal Pell Without giving specifics, po- ful and the “widespread disarray” allegations of sexual abuse lev- told reporters he did not know a leave of absence from his posi- lice in Australia’s Victoria state left behind in church operations. eled against Archbishop Apuron. what the charges ended up being, tion as prefect of the Vatican Sec- announced June 29 that charges Coadjutor Archbishop Byrnes, Three men have publicly ac- but that they would be published retariat for the Economy so that had been filed against the cardi- a former auxiliary bishop of De- cused the archbishop of sexually eventually after the Vatican judg- he can work on his defense. nal and that he has been called to troit, spoke to the press in Agana abusing them when they were al- es deliberated. Cardinal Pell, Burke added, appear in court July 18.

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Pope Francis CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano Pope Francis speaks at a Mass with about 50 cardinals in the Pauline Chapel of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace June 27. The Mass marked the pope’s 25th anniversary of his ordination as a bishop.

MESSAGE TO THE U.N. 25TH ANNIVERSARY TO NEW ARCHBISHOPS Hunger caused by Cardinals should be ‘grandfathers’ Don’t be ‘armchair ‘indifference of many, Catholics,’ be willing By Cindy Wooden members would lower the average to 78 selfishness of a few’ Catholic News Service years, three months and one day. to risk, bear crosses None of the new cardinals, though, are By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN LETTER — The Catholic Church as old as the patriarch Abraham was when By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service is not a “gerontocracy” ruled by old men, God called him to leave his home and set Catholic News Service 80-year-old Pope Francis said; “we aren’t out for a new land. VATICAN CITY — The international old men, we are grandfathers.” The Bible says Abraham was 75 years VATICAN CITY — The Catholic Church’s community must not remain resigned “We are grandfathers called to dream old when he got the call, the pope noted new cardinals and new archbishops to the plight of those suffering hunger and to give our dreams to the young at his anniversary Mass. “He was more or must be willing to risk everything, pa- and malnutrition, which is often people of today. They need it so that from less our age. He was about to retire.” tiently endure evil and bear crosses like caused by indifference and selfishness, our dreams, they can draw the strength At 75, “with the weight of old age, that Jesus did, Pope Francis said. Pope Francis said. to prophesy and carry out their task,” the old age that brings aches, illness,” Abra- “The Lord answers our prayers. He In a message to the U.N. Food and pope told about 50 members of the Col- ham heard God call him “as if he were a is faithful to the love we have pro- Agriculture Organization conference lege of Cardinals. scout,” the pope said. God tells him, “Go. fessed for him, and he stands beside us July 3, the pope said wars, terrorism Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Look. And hope.” at times of trial.” Just as he accompa- and forced displacements are not “in- his ordination as a bishop June 27, Pope God says the same thing to the pope nied the apostles, “he will do the same evitable but rather the consequence of Francis concelebrated Mass in the Pauline and the cardinals, he said. “He tells us for you,” the pope told five new cardi- concrete decisions” that have led to the Chapel of the Apostolic Palace. that now is not the time to shut down our nals and about 30 archbishops named lack of food and adequate nutrition to Most of the cardinals present were of- lives or to end our stories.” during the past year. the helpless. ficials of the Roman Curia or retired curial Instead, the pope told the cardinals, Pope Francis addressed the new “We are dealing with a complex officials living in Rome. Many of them God continues to call each of them to cardinals and archbishops during his needed assistance up and down the small mechanism that mainly burdens the keep moving forward and continues to homily at a Mass in St. Peter’s Square steps to the altar at Communion time. most vulnerable, who are not only give each of them a mission. June 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and The Mass was celebrated the day Paul, who are the patron saints of the excluded from the processes of produc- And every mission, he said, involves before Pope Francis was to create five Vatican and the city of Rome. tion, but frequently obliged to leave the three imperatives God gave Abraham: new cardinals: Archbishop Jean Zerbo of The Mass was celebrated the day their lands in search of refuge and “Get up. Look. Hope.” Bamako, Mali, 73; Archbishop Juan Jose after Pope Francis created new cardi- hope,” the pope said in the message God tells Abraham, “Get up. Walk. Omella of Barcelona, Spain, 71; Bishop nals from El Salvador, Mali, Laos, Swe- read to the conference by Cardinal Pi- Anders Arborelius of Stockholm, Sweden, Don’t stay still. You have a task, a mission, den and Spain. Thirty-six archbishops etro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. 67; Bishop Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanek- and you must carry it out walking. Don’t appointed over the course of the past The Vatican published the message houn, apostolic vicar of Pakse, Laos, stay seated,” the pope said. year were also invited to come to Rome July 3. 73; and Auxiliary Bishop Gregorio Rosa Abraham’s tent is a key symbol in the to concelebrate the feast day Mass Cardinal Parolin also told partici- Chavez of San Salvador, El Salvador, 74. story, he said. The only thing Abraham with Pope Francis. They came from 26 pants that Pope Francis would visit the With an average age of 71.6 years, built solidly was an altar “to adore the countries. FAO headquarters in Rome Oct. 16 to the new cardinals would lower by two one who ordered him to get up and to set The concelebrants included Cardinal attend a conference on World Food months the average age of the entire Col- out.” His tent was his mobile shelter. Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, New Jer- Day on the theme “Changing the future lege of Cardinals. However, the new mem- “Someone who does not like us would sey; and Archbishops Paul D. Etienne of migration.” bers would increase slightly the average say that we are the gerontocracy of the of Anchorage, Alaska; and Charles C. In his message, the pope expressed age of the cardinal electors, the group of church,” the pope told the cardinals. “He Thompson of Indianapolis. All three the Holy See’s desire to help the in- those under the age of 80 and eligible to doesn’t understand what he is saying.” of the U.S. prelates have deep connec- ternational community “promote not vote in a conclave to elect a new pope. The cardinals are not just old men, but tions to the Archdiocese of Indianapo- mere progress or development goals in On the day of the pope’s anniversary are grandfathers in the church, the pope lis. Archbishop Etienne was a priest of theory, but rather the actual elimina- Mass, the average age of the 116 cardinal said. “If we don’t feel like we are, we must the archdiocese and Cardinal Tobin is tion of hunger and malnutrition.” electors was 71 years, four months and 15 ask for that grace.” the former archbishop. “All of us realize that the intention days; the five new members would raise As grandfathers, the cardinals should After the Mass, the pope handed to provide everyone with his or her the average by 11 days. know that their grandchildren are watch- each archbishop a pallium folded up in daily bread is not enough. Rather, there Before the new members were added, ing them and looking to them, he contin- a small, simple wooden box tied with is a need to recognize that all have a the entire College of Cardinals had 220 ued. They must help young people find a brown ribbon as a soloist sang “You right to it and they must, therefore, members and an average age of 78 years, meaning in their lives by sharing their Got to Walk that Lonesome Valley,” a benefit from it,” he said. five months and 23 days. The five new experiences. traditional American gospel song. JULY 14, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 13 Msgr. Owen F. Campion 15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Catechesis In humility, Father Kenneth Doyle we are free QUESTION CORNER Isaiah 55:10-11; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-9

he third and last section of the Book of Isa- iah is the source of the first reading for this Netflix series is affecting our faith weekend. This reading was composed when pious My husband was brought up a Catholic and has always been very “God is good, all the time” — and TJews easily could have become disillusioned and committed to the church. I am a convert, and we are raising all of invited the congregation to re- uncertain in their devotion to God. For decades Jews our kids in the Catholic faith. Two of my sons (who are now young spond, “All the time, God is good.” exiled in Babylon, the capital and center of the once Qadults) and my husband have watched the Netflix series “The Keep- One priest asked the congregation powerful Babylonian Empire, longed to leave the ers,” and I am deeply worried about the effect this may have on their faith. to join hands at the Our Father, pagan environment of this great city, in present-day My sons have started making negative comments about the church, and when that is not in the Mass rubrics. Iraq, and return to their own homeland. even my husband has said that the series’ portrayal of how the church sys- One of them focused a large part At last, as ancient political fortunes changed, tematically covered up abuse has made him not want to go to Mass. (Luck- of his homily (which lasted more these Jews were allowed to go back to their ances- ily, he further commented that the most important things are God and the than 20 minutes) on his own per- tors’ homes. Upon returning, however, they found sacraments, and so he will continue to attend.) sonal experience. I agree that per- no “land flowing with milk and honey.” Life was I hear a lot of other people talking about the series, too. How do I con- sonal stories can be a powerful way hard. Difficulties were many. For so long they had vince my children that they should still be proud to be Catholics? (Newport to illustrate God’s word — but when dreamt of leaving Babylon for security, order and News, Virginia) that dominates the homily, it can peace in the Jewish land, yet they instead found Since 2002, the Catholic Church the allegation, Father Maskell was crowd out the Gospel message. destitution and misery. God had spared them, but A in the United States has had a returned to ministry the following Please confirm for me that a for what? universal zero-tolerance policy on year, but when additional accusers priest is not to “personalize” the Certainly many were angry with God. Also most sexual abuse of minors — meaning stepped forward in 1994, the priest Mass and put his own “stamp” on it. probably the author of this third section of Isaiah that any priest credibly accused of was permanently prohibited from A priest’s true “personal” mark on was one of several, or even many, prophets who such an act can never again be per- public ministry. the celebration of the Mass should reminded them that God’s work must be their own. mitted to serve in public ministry. Undeniably, there were priests be his spirit, reverence, singing and God had freed them, but they had to create a society “The Keepers,” to which the who abused children. Those ac- energy — together with an effec- of justice and prosperity. question refers, is a seven-part 2017 tions, as Pope Francis has said, were tive homily — not any attempt to St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans supplies the Netflix series based on the still- “crimes” and “sins,” and this repre- add, take away or otherwise “cus- second reading. Written to the Christians of Rome unsolved 1969 murder of a Catholic sents a sad and regrettable chapter tomize” this central sacramental about two generations after Jesus, Paul refers to nun in Baltimore. The series exam- in the church’s history. But because celebration. (Indiana) their “sufferings.” The legal and political systems in ines the theory that Sister Catherine certain individuals were unfaithful to Best, I think, if I respond to each the empire were turning against Christianity. It was Cesnik was killed because she knew their vows, I would not deprive my- of your examples separately. a time on the very threshold of persecution. A that the chaplain at her school, Fa- self of the strength of the sacraments, As for the priest who kept saying, The law aside, the culture of the Roman Empire ther Joseph Maskell, had sexually and it pleases me that your husband “God is good, all the time,” that is in the first century stood directly opposite the values abused students — and that civil is able to make that distinction. just silly and sophomoric — in ad- of the Gospel. and church authorities interfered As regards being proud to be dition to being disallowed — and The Apostle consoled and challenged the Roman with the criminal investigation in or- Catholic, it matters a lot to me that I’m surprised that the congregation Christians. He reminded them that sin ultimately en- der to cover up that connection. one-sixth of all acute-care hospital would even respond. slaves humans, demeaning them and robbing them The Archdiocese of Baltimore beds in the U.S. are under Catholic On the invitation to join hands at of freedom. Sin disorders creation itself, so creation has issued a response entitled “Fre- auspices — and that each year mil- the Our Father, you’re right — there “groans” in agony. quently Asked Questions Based on lions of poor and vulnerable people is no such suggestion in the liturgi- Jesus is the Redeemer. He gives true freedom to ‘The Keepers’”; that document is in America are helped by Catholic cal instructions. Some people feel people. This freedom opens the way to peace and available on line at www.archbalt. Charities. uncomfortable holding hands; so eternal life, despite any hostility or chaos all around. org, and I recommend it to inter- Priests are personalizing the Mass why make the Mass an awkward St. Matthew’s Gospel furnishes the last reading. It ested readers. It indicates that the experience when you don’t have to? is the familiar parable of the farmer who sows seed archdiocese had no knowledge The beauty, timelessness and And finally, on the homily: I have in different places, some conducive to growth, oth- of any accusation against Father Q universality of the Roman Cath- no problem with a priest using per- ers not. Similar passages occur in Mark and in Luke. Maskell until 1992 when an alleged olic Mass stem from its consistent sonal experiences to illustrate the It is in the Synoptic tradition. victim came forward. form, enriched by the seasonal va- scriptural message, but 20 minutes A great crowd awaited Jesus. As are people ev- That person was encouraged to riety of scriptural content. Recently, seems to me about twice as long as erywhere at any time, these people thirsted for the file a report with civil authorities, though, I noticed that two different a Sunday homily needs to be. truth and insight that only God gives. offered counseling assistance, and priests added their own words to Almost certainly, everyone was a Galilean, and Father Maskell was removed from the standard prayers and instruc- Questions may be sent to Father Ken- therefore of rural backgrounds and circumstances. ministry and referred for evalua- tions to the congregation. neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. The imagery of a farmer, and the sowing of seed, tion and treatment. When the arch- One priest even inserted, several com and 30 Columbia Circle Dr., Al- was easily understood. diocese was unable to corroborate times during the Mass, the phrase bany, New York 12203. Agriculture still often is a game of chance. It was all the more so when Jesus preached in Galilee. Hot days easily scorched seeds that fell on shallow soil. Birds and pests were everywhere. Weeds suddenly Beatitudes appeared. Here and there was good soil, able to receive the seeds and produce a yield. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. The message is clear. God sows the seeds in our heart. We must be humble enough to receive God’s word. As an aside, here again in the Gospels the disciples had privileged access to Jesus. They question the Lord about the technique of speaking in parables. Jesus explains that parables assist in un- derstanding great mysteries. Jesus explains this parable. He prepares them for their future role. Reflection A saint once said that Christians should pray as if salvation depended solely upon God and live as if salvation depended solely upon their own virtue. The first step to being redeemed is to be humble enough to admit the need for God. The second step is to be humble enough to live according to God’s word, not by personal human instincts or hunches. We all are in the story of this parable. We may rely only upon ourselves. If so, we are not truly free. Humble turning to God alone frees us, alone pro- CNS photo/Miguel Gutierrez, EPA duces reward. A woman religious prays during a demonstration in Caracas, Venezuela, June 17. 14 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JULY 14, 2017

Father John Catoir Spiritualife A legacy of joy legacy is defined as something handed down by a predecessor. When I think about the concept of spiri- Atual joy, I see it as a legacy handed down to us by the Lord himself. Jesus wants you to receive his joy and pass it along to others. St. John Paul II said, “Go therefore and become mes- sengers of joy.” I wrote a book entitled, “Enjoy the Lord,” which was reprinted in seven languages. This led to my Trilogy on Joy: 1) “Enjoy the Lord”, 2) “God Delights in You”, and 3) “Enjoy Your Pre- cious Life”; all from Alba House, NY. The demand for these books taught me that there is a deep hunger out there for more information on the

CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz topic of spiritual joy. A pedestrian gives money to a homeless man sitting outside St. Francis of Assisi Church in New York City in 2009. Let’s face it, the Catholic Church, and many other Christian Churches of the past, were filled with fear and foreboding. Damnation was a constant theme. Mortal sins were considered as easy Father Ron to commit, as eating meat on Friday, or missing Mass on Sunday. Even when legitimate excuses Rolheiser existed, people felt guilty. I remember hearing the confession of a woman who missed Sunday Mass twice in a row. I asked her why? She replied, “I was in the hospital having a baby, and there were complications.” I told her there was no sin in Being good-hearted is not enough that. She said, “I just wanted to be safe.” Fear of divine punishment was a constant harity is about being good-hearted, but justice one thing (needed, good and Chris- tian) to take care of the needy bod- theme, and the punishment for mortal sin was is about something more. Individual sympathy ies we find on our doorsteps, but it’s eternal damnation. When you put that kind of is good and virtuous, but it doesn’t necessarily another thing (also needed, good thinking up against the words of Jesus, who said, and Christian) to go upstream to try “I have told you all these things that your joy may change the social, economic and political struc- to change the things that are caus- be full,” (John 15:11), you can better understand Ctures that unfairly victimize some people and unduly ing those bodies to be in the river. the issue. Jesus wasn’t merely speaking of our heavenly re- privilege others. We need to be fair and good of heart, but That’s the difference between good- hearted charity and acting for social “Do not be ward; he was talking about a we also need to have fair and good policies. justice. grace-filled life of joy, here and now. Spiritual joy is a gift of the Sadly though, as good church- afraid” was Jim Wallis, speaking more spe- the river that bordered their town. Holy Spirit. We can only ad- going Christians, we have been too cifically about racism, puts it this One day a few of the children were vance in that gift by putting on slow to grasp this and consequently repeated by way: When we protest that we are playing by the river when they saw the will to trust God’s love and have not brought the demands of not implicated in unjust systems five bodies floating in the water. deep and abiding mercy for all Jesus and faith to bear as strongly Jesus many by saying things like, “I have black They quickly ran for help and the his children. upon the question of social justice as friends,” we need to challenge our- townspeople they alerted did what times. St. “Do not be afraid” was re- selves. It’s not just what’s in our any responsible persons would do we have been to bring them to bear peated by Jesus many times. hearts that’s at issue; it’s also what’s in that situation. They took care of upon charity. Too many, good, good- Paul said, St. Paul said, “Rejoice always, at the heart of public policy. We can the bodies. Pulling them from the hearted, church-going, charitable and in all circumstances, give have black friends but if our policies river they found that two were dead women and men simply do not see “Rejoice thanks to the Lord, for this is are racist there’s still no justice in and they buried them. Three were the demands of justice as being any- the will of God for you in Christ the land. Individual goodwill alone still alive. One was a child for whom thing beyond the demands of pri- always” Jesus.” (I Thessalonians 5: 16- doesn’t always make for a system they quickly found a foster home; vate charity and good-heartedness. 18). Scripture tells us that God that’s fair to everyone. another was a severely ill woman And so we are often good-hearted wants us to find our strength and joy in Him. He And it’s precisely on this point whom they put in a hospital; the enough that we will, literally, give a told us to, “Fear not.” His infinite love and mercy where we see the crucial distinc- last was a young man, for whom needy person the shirt off our back are always with us. tion between charity and justice, they found a job and a place to live. even as we refuse to look at why Recently, I wrote a column entitled, “The Op- between being good-hearted as our closets are overfull while some timism of Pope John XXIII,” extolling his positive individuals and trying as a com- ut the story didn’t end there. The others don’t have a shirt. attitude. He relied on the Holy Spirit and was munity to ensure that our social, Bnext day more bodies appeared But this should not be misunder- able to stand up to the opposition he received economic and political systems are and, again, the townsfolk responded stood. The gospel-demand that we from many cardinals. When Vatican Council II not themselves the cause of the very as before. They took care of the bod- act for justice does not in any way opened the floodgates of reform, the church things we are trying to respond to ies. They buried the dead, placed the denigrate the virtue of charity. Char- began moving from fear to joy. Even though the in charity. What causes poverty, rac- sick in hospitals, found foster homes ity is still the ultimate virtue and, church has always preached mercy and forgive- ism, economic disparity, lack of fair for the children, and jobs and places sometimes, the only positive differ- ness, the mentality of fear has diminished consid- access to education and health care, to live for the adults. And so it went ence we can make in our world is erably due to the influence of all our recent popes and the irresponsibility with which on for years so that taking care of precisely the one-to-one love and from John to Francis. we often treat nature? Individual the bodies that they found each day respect that we give to each other. Some complain that this spirit of love has led attitudes, true. But injustice is also became a normal feature of their Our own individual goodness is to laxity. A decline in Mass attendance has oc- the result of social, economic and lives and became part of the life of sometimes the only candle that is curred, but I ask you, which is better: to have political policies that, whatever their their churches and their community. ours to light. attendance at Mass higher because those attend- other merits, help produce the con- A few altruistically motivated people But that goodness and light must ing are in fear of God’s eternal punishment? Or ditions that spawn poverty, inequal- even made it their life’s work to take shine publicly too, namely, in how having smaller crowds attending Mass because ity, racism, privilege, and the lack of care of those bodies. we vote and in what public policies they trust God and want to receive His loving conscientious concern for the air we But … and this is the point, no- we support or oppose. sustenance? breathe. body ever went up the river to see Some of us, I suspect, are famil- from where and for what reasons Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, iar with a story that’s often used those bodies kept appearing each teacher and award-winning author, is to distinguish between charity and day in the river. They just remained president of the Oblate School of Theol- justice. It runs this way: There was good-hearted and generous in their ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be a town built alongside a river, but response to the bodies that found contacted through his website www. situated around a bend so that the their way to their town. ronrolheiser.com or on Facebook www. townsfolk could see only that part of The lesson is clear enough. It’s facebook.com/ronrolheiser. s JULY 14, 2017 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 15

his 19 grandchildren and doles out Christina plenty of wholesome advice. Read widely. Be generous. Take an interest Capecchi in people. TWENTY SOMETHING He also borrows Abigail Adams’ admonition to her son and directs it at modern-day history-illiterates: “How unpardonable it would be for us — with so much that we have History and humility been given, the advantages we have, he old man with the type- where we’re headed without a sense all the continuing opportunities we writer would like a word of where we came from. have to enhance and increase our with us texters and tweeters: Peppered with the kind of an- love of learning — to turn out block- Don’t be a blockhead. ecdotes that make his biographies heads.” TDavid McCullough’s bestselling spring to life, this book — a collec- We must never take for granted new book, “The American Spirit,” tion of his speeches — is different. the work of those who went before Sister Davilyn takes up a cause he has long cham- It is an unabashed love story, Mc- us, McCullough writes. “To be indif- pioned, lends it added urgency and Cullough’s ode to history, “an anti- ferent to that isn’t just to be ignorant, Ah Chick, Sisters of St. aims it squarely at young adults. “We dote to the hubris of the present,” a it’s to be rude.” Then he throws his are raising a generation of young pleasure that “consists in an expan- sharpest barb — cushioned, as it is, Francis of the Neumann Americans who are by and large sion of the experience of being alive.” by a Mr. Rodgers cardigan: “And in- historically illiterate,” McCullough Here’s where I must admit that gratitude is a shabby failing.” Communities writes. my summer reading has gotten a When it comes to our religion, VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING At 83, the prize-winning historian bit light, reduced to the bleary-eyed the oldest Christian faith, so many has ample evidence. His preferred boomerang of blogs and Instagram of us young Catholics risk drifting mode is to be holed up in his writing feeds. I was surprised how good it down the path from ignorance to studio, a tiny shed in the backyard felt to hold this book and entertain ingratitude. McCullough’s caution Family, friends of his Martha’s Vineyard home with its ideas. It illuminates the footbridge applies: “We have to value what our no running water or working phone. from knowledge to character, and forebears — and not just in the 18th To keep from startling him, visitors it offers a clear takeaway for the century, but our own parents and whistle as they approach. Catholic Church. grandparents — did for us, or we’re and saints not going to take it very seriously, But McCullough is even more To learn our nation’s history is and it can slip away.” Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP shocked when he’s on the speaking to be inspired by the likes of Abigail I love my faith and my family, Hawaii Catholic Herald circuit. A Missouri college student, Adams, who penned 2,000 letters. for instance, once thanked him for “Great necessities call out great vir- which intersect in deep, fascinating ways. To learn more of Catholicism’s verything in my life flows from God’s graces and coming to campus and said “until tues,” she wrote to her 11-year-old rich history — our saints and our blessings. From the time my parents raised me now, I never understood that the son, a future president, setting sail sacraments, our symbols and our to my entrance into the convent and to my min- original 13 colonies were all on the across the Atlantic. “When a mind is songs — brings a wellspring of ap- istries at present, God has been the source of all East Coast.” Another student asked raised and animated by scenes that preciation. It is to discover, in the Ethat happens. I am happy to be God’s instrument. him: “Aside from Harry Truman and engage the heart, then those qualities words of McCullough, an “inexhaust- My parents were my primary inspiration. Through John Adams, how many other presi- which would otherwise lay dormant ible source of strength.” their example of love for each other and love for my dents have you interviewed?” wake into life and form the character three brothers and three sisters, it was embedded in The trouble, McCullough writes, of the hero and the statesman.” is that we don’t know who we are or McCullough dedicates the book to Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer us that we need to help each other and be there for from Inver Grove Heights, Minn. each other. Thus, the Ah Chick family has always been family-oriented. Weekly, we gathered for Mass and meals. My brothers and sisters continue this connection together in diverse ways. Through their love for God, we are able to continue to be unto others as God has been unto us, to me. Richard Due to this strong faith-filled family life, I was not Doerflinger looking forward to becoming a religious. Rather, I A MORE HUMAN SOCIETY wanted to have my own family and raise one more child than my parents had. But, God’s ways are not our ways. And I am fortunate now and happy to be able to bring others to God through my ministry of touching other people’s lives. And to lead them to use their gift- Making suicide routine edness as I have been led to use my giftedness as God inspires me to do so. ou would not know it from never get a psychological evaluation mation; the state simply chose not I always tell the boys and girls at school that the the national secular news, before receiving lethal drugs; the to release it. And death certificates main purpose of living is to follow God’s plan. They but a lot is happening on drugs have had complications and must cite the patient’s underlying need to do everything that is good because God is the contentious issue of sometimes failed; usually no physi- illness, not the lethal overdose, as Yphysician-assisted suicide. cian or other health professional is cause of death, to ensure “confi- there. They need to be saints themselves and make life-giving choices as I also need to do each day. Thus, One remarkable fact is that no present at the time of death to as- dentiality” (that is, no independent it is important for me to make my examination of state has passed a law allowing sess competency or the possibility of investigation). conscience to see if I have fulfilled what I need to as a the practice this year, although coercion. But Compassion & Choices is religious. laws allowing it went into effect in In these states, relatively few happy to fill the information gap. In my prayer life, the Eucharist is central. In addi- California and Colorado last year. patients say they are taking their Having helped write the law allow- tion, I meditate on the readings of the day and follow Such proposals have stalled or lives due to untreatable pain or fear ing such inadequate official reports, the liturgy of the hours that connects me to the univer- been defeated outright in 23 states of future pain; about half say they the organization declares that the sal church. Through this prayer, all we do for the bet- whose sessions are over for the year. have become a “burden” on fam- law is “working remarkably well.” terment of all people becomes realized. In New York, a state targeted by ily or caregivers (a statement that Everyone involved in the process is Of course, another great influence in my life is the advocacy group Compassion & psychologists recognize as a red flag pleased, or pleasantly dead. Mother Marianne. For nine years I served as the direc- Choices, a bill approved in commit- suggesting clinical depression). How does Compassion & Choices tor of the postulants and novices of the Sisters of St. tee last year could not get that far So what are the initial findings know this? Well, this special inter- Francis of Syracuse. That was a blessing, as while I was in 2017. on these important matters, in a est group was deeply involved in living in the Motherhouse, Sister Mary Laurence (Han- This agenda has lost some mo- state with almost 10 times the popu- “educating” doctors on the law, ley) somehow asked me to journey with her in her mentum nationally. In states that lation of Oregon? connecting patients with those will- work on the (sainthood) cause of Mother Marianne. I have legalized assisted suicide, how- California’s answer: It’s none of ing to give them lethal overdoses was able to make suggestions on what I thought was ever, the trend is toward making the your business. and guiding families through the important to be included in her book, “Pilgrimage and practice more hidden from public The state’s brief and superficial process. Exile.” It was providential that I was able to be a part view and even routine. report contains only demographic Imagine a state where Planned of that and everything in relation to Mother Marianne A case in point is our most popu- breakdowns. In the second half of Parenthood is allowed to take over for nearly 30 years. lous state, California. Its End of Life 2016, 191 people received lethal the obstetrics profession, periodi- Mother Marianne’s greatest example is her trust Options Act, which took effect last prescriptions; 111 used the drugs cally assuring everyone that there in God which I think I am following. As life unfolds, I June, requires the state to report ev- to take their lives. Of the other 80 are no problems with the abortion have no expectations, but try to live out each day ac- ery summer on the past year’s cases. people, 21 died without taking the industry and no one else is allowed cording to the way the spirit works. Mother Marianne’s The first official report was issued drugs and the fate of the other 59 to question that. spontaneity in answering God’s call, doing everything on June 27, 2017, covering lethal is unknown. Most patients taking This is what we now have in Cali- to the best of her ability, and her heroic life of just do- prescriptions written in the last six the drugs were seniors (median age fornia for vulnerable, seriously ill ing God’s will truly inspires me to do likewise. months of 2016. of 73), most were female and most patients. Nothing to see here, ladies Observers were interested to see had only governmental health in- and gentlemen, just move along. If Sister Davilyn Ah Chick is a Sister of St. Francis of the Neu- this report. surance (Medicare and/or the state we do so, it will be our own fault. mann Communities. She was invested in 1960. She is prin- Annual reports from Oregon and Medicaid program). And so on. cipal of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Ewa Beach Washington, where assisted suicide But the report is silent on what Doerflinger worked for 36 years in the and resides at St. Clare convent. The picture was taken this has been legal for a longer time, actually happened in these cases. Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the summer at Dom St. Peter’s in Heppenheim, Germany, the have shown some disturbing facts: To be sure, doctors had to submit U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. He birthplace of Mother Marianne. Ninety-six percent of the patients compliance forms with this infor- writes from Washington state. 16 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • JULY 14, 2017 Saints Kateri Tekakwitha Diversions 1656-1680 during which part of the Mass? July 14 Hawaii Catholic a) Introductory Rites At her canonization in b) Liturgy of the Word 2012, Pope Benedict XVI c) Liturgy of the Eucharist prayed, “St. Kateri, protectress Harold’s Quiz d) Concluding Rites of Canada and the first Native American saint, we 6) Church in Hawaii entrust to you the renewal of the faith in the First I spy the middle of July, quizzicians. My c) 40 Nations and in all of North America!” The daughter of how the summer flies by in the blink of d) 50 Which of the following Big Island towns a Mohawk chief and Algonquin woman, Kateri was an eye. It’s hard to deny! Anyway, enough does NOT have a parish named for the Sacred Heart? orphaned in a smallpox epidemic that left her partly rhyming from me. Let’s get to our latest 3) Devotions blind and disfigured. She was baptized by a French Catholic trivia quiz. Give it your best try! True or false: The Wedding at Cana is the a) Hawi missionary visiting her village in New York state. But, Second Luminous Mystery of the rosary. b) Naalehu her faith and refusal to marry caused trouble, and she 1) Saints a) True c) Pahoa d) Honokaa fled to an Indian community near Montreal, where St. Olaf, a Scandinavian king whose feast b) False day is July 29, is the patron of which coun- she was revered by French and Indians alike for her 7) Current events mystical gifts and kindness. The “Lily of the Mohawk” try? 4) Terms a) Denmark Which popular espresso drink is said to In which South American country will Pope is the patron of Native Americans, refugees and the Francis beatify Bishop Jesus Emilio Jara- disabled. © 2013 Catholic News Service b) Norway be named after the brown hooded habits c) Sweden worn by Franciscan friars? millo Monsalve and Father Pedro Ramirez Ramos this September? d) Finland a) Machiato a) Argentina b) Mochaccino b) Brazil 2) Scripture c) Cappuccino c) Colombia How many chapters does the book of Gen- d) Latte Schwadron esis have in the Bible? d) Ecuador a) 20 5) Liturgy b) 30 Answers: 1) b, 2) d, 3) a, 4) c, 5) a, 6) The “Gloria” is traditionally sung or recited d, 7) c

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