June 19, 2020 Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Vol. 51, No. 12

Eucharist Heals, Gives Strength to Bishop Brennan and Faithful Pray Serve Others, Pope Says for End of Racism

CNS Photo/Tiziana Fabi, Reuters pool Pope Francis leads Benediction at the conclusion of the Mass marking the feast of Corpus Christi in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican June 14.

By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS)—The Eucharist heals people of their wounds, emptiness and sadness, and gives them the strength to share Christ’s loving mercy with Colleen Rowan Photo others, Pope Francis said. Bishop Mark Brennan, right, joins Father Carlos Melocoton, Jr., pastor of St. Michael Parish in Wheeling, left, and The joy of the Lord can change parishioners at the church June 17 for the “Peace, Justice, and Love” Prayer Service. See story on Page 6. lives, the pope said in his homily See “Eucharist” on Page 4 Diocese’s Permanent Deacon Golna Reflects on His Upcoming Diaconate Program Priesthood Ordination Progressing By Colleen Rowan dral of St. Joseph in WHEELING—Ordina- Wheeling. The ordination WHEELING—The Diocese of tion to priesthood cannot will be livestreamed on the Wheeling-Charleston has 33 aspi- come soon enough for Dea- diocese’s website (www. rants for the permanent diaconate. con Justin Golna. “I can’t dwc.org) and Facebook “We have two aspirants from the wait!” he said in a recent in- page. Beckley Vicariate, seven from Charles- terview for The Roch- The 30-year-old Wash- ton, five from Clarksburg, seven from umentary video series by ington, Pa., native came to Martinsburg, four from Park- St. James the Greater Parish West Virginia by way ersburg, and eight from Wheeling,” in Charles Town. of Wheeling Jesuit Univer- said Deacon John Yaquinta, chairman Deacon Golna will be sity. After being away of the 2020-2024 Diocese of Wheel- ordained to priesthood by from the faith for many The Catholic Spirit Photo ing-Charleston Permanent Deacon Bishop Mark Brennan at 11 years, he shared with The Deacon Justin Golna is pictured in an interview for See “Program” on Page 12 a.m. June 27 at the Cathe- See “Golna” on Page 5 The Roch-umentary video series.

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Obituary - Michael Louis Iafrate Diocesan Official Appointments: Born January 31st, 1955 in Steuben- tems engineer, and ville, Ohio, Michael Louis Iafrate was a member of St. passed away on May 28th, 2020, in Co- John’s Catholic Bishop Mark E. Brennan has made public the following appointments: lumbia, Maryland. He was the beloved Church, where he husband of Hana Kaibni, loving son of also shared his musi- Father John McDonough is appointed pastor of St. Mary Parish in Morgan- Theresa and Albert Iafrate, and brother cal gifts. town, with residence at the parish rectory, effective July 29, 2020. and first friend to Marie Iafrate and the Michael was a life- late David Iafrate. Michael was the long learner with an Father Brian Crenwelge is appointed pastor of St. John University Parish cherished father of Michael J. Iafrate insatiable curiosity in Morgantown, with continued residence at the parish rectory, effective July (Jocelyn), Angie Iafrate, Janet Iafrate, whose many hobbies and talents over 29, 2020. This is in addition to his current assignments as director of Campus Andrew Iafrate; and stepfather of Mi- the years included amateur ham radio, Ministry at West Virginia University and director of Vocations. chael Orlando (Christine), Nina Zunt woodworking, fly-fishing, pen restora- (Petr), and Samantha Orlando. He was tion, road cycling, photography, as- Father William Kuchinsky is appointed administrator of St. Bernadette the proud “Papa Mike” to grandchil- tronomy, and playing in classical gui- Mission in Hedgesville, with residence at the mission rectory, effective June 24, dren Luca, Hazel, and Isidora Iafrate, tar societies. He loved traveling, camp- 2020. and to Zoey Zunt and Naomi Orlando. ing, the outdoors, his family, and being After attending St. Joseph Prepara- of help to anyone who needed it. He In consultation with Bishop Agapitus Nfon, Father Aloysius N. Boh is tory Seminary and Wheeling Central was calm and kind, his presence com- appointed associate pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Martinsburg, effective immedi- Catholic High School, Michael spent forting. His quiet optimism was a light. ately. three years in the Air Force (A1C), He was a universe inside of a person. He working in the Radio Department at is missed. Father Martin Smay is appointed diocesan chaplain to the Boy Scouts of Norton Air Force Base in San Bernar- Michael’s life was celebrated by America for a period of three years, effective immediately, and terminating on dino, CA, which led to a career as a friends and family on June 1st in Co- June 12, 2023. This is in addition to his current assignment as associate pastor of medical technician with Air Shields for lumbia, MD, and he was buried at St. Michael Parish in Wheeling. over twenty years. He was an active pa- Rocky Gap Veteran’s Cemetery, facing rishioner and member of the folk choir the mountains. Donations can be Mr. Robert L. Greer is appointed a member of the Diocesan Committee on at Saint Margaret Mary Church in Par- made in his name to Hungry for Music, Scouting for a period of three years, effective immediately, and terminating on kersburg, WV. In Columbia, MD, he a nonprofit that provides musical in- June 12, 2023. worked at CAS Severn as a senior sys- struments to children in need. Mr. Craig O’Leary is appointed a member of the Diocesan Committee on Scouting for a period of three years, effective immediately, and terminating on To Report Suspected Cases of Sexual Abuse of Chil- June 12, 2023.

dren Mr. Emest Richard Fauss is appointed a member of the Diocesan Commit- The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston encourages reporting to civil au- tee on Scouting for a period of three years, effective immediately, and terminating thorities first and foremost if a crime has been committed. We also en- on June 12, 2023. courage utilizing www.reportbishopabuse.org to report. If you have rea- son to believe that a bishop has engaged in sexual misconduct or has in- Mr. Shawn Madden is appointed a member of the Diocesan Committee on terfered with an investigation into sexual misconduct, please contact Scouting for a period of three years, effective immediately, and terminating on civil authorities in the applicable jurisdiction and visit www.report June 12, 2023. bishopabuse.org. Mr. Fred Esker is appointed secretary of the Diocesan Committee on Scout- To Report to Civil Authorities: Contact your local law enforce- ing for a period of three years, effective immediately, and terminating on June 12, ment; numbers will vary based on your location. If you believe someone 2023. is in immediate danger, call 911. To confidentially report any incidence of suspected child abuse or neglect, including sexual abuse, contact the West Virginia Bureau for Children and Families’ Child Protective Services Mr. Mark Enders is appointed chairman of the Diocesan Committee on by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 800-352-6513. Scouting for a period of three years, effective immediately, and terminating on To report to the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston: The Diocese June 12, 2023. encourages reporting to the appropriate civil authorities first and fore- most as well as to the appropriate church authorities. To report suspected Office: 1322 Eoff St. cases of sexual abuse of children by personnel of the Diocese of Wheel- Mailing: PO Box 230 ing-Charleston to the Diocese, contact one of the designees at 304-233- Wheeling, WV 26003 0880. The proper extensions are: Sr. Ellen F. Dunn, O.P., ext. 264; Mr. (304) 232-0444 Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Tim Bishop, ext. 353. You may also fill out a con- Fax: (304) 233-8551 fidential “Complaint Form for Allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Minor” by Web site: www.thecatholicspiritwv.org picking one up at your local parish or requesting one in the mail from Safe Diocesan Web site: www.dwc.org Environment Coordinator, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, P.O. Box June 19, 2020 230, Wheeling, WV 26003. The Complaint Form also is available for Vol. 51, No. 12 download on the diocese’s web site www.dwc.org, click Diocese on the menu bar, then click Offices, click Safe Environment and click “Download Files and Forms” section. It is listed as “Complaint Form.” To report to Publisher: Bishop Mark E. Brennan...... the Diocese’s Victim Assistance Coordinator: Dr. Patricia M. Bailey: 304- Executive Editor: Colleen Rowan, Ext. 347 ...... [email protected] 242-6988 Advertising: contact Colleen Rowan Links and information: WV Department of Health andHuman Re- Freelance Writers: sources: https://www.wvdhhr.org/report.asp. West Virginia State Police, Martina Hart, John Sherwood, Babette Pascasio Crimes Against Children Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children

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A Decree from Bishop Mark Brennan

Decree

The Holy Eucharist, as the “source and summit of the Christian life” (Lumen Gentium 11), is given to the faithful as the most efficacious spiritual nourishment that the Church can offer. For this reason, the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that every properly disposed Catholic “shall humbly receive [their] Creator in Holy Communion at least during the Easter Season” (2042) in order to illustrate fully the sublime relationship between the reception of the Body and Blood of the Lord and the Paschal feasts, which are “the origin and center of the Christian liturgy” (ibid.). Like all the Church’s pre- cepts (cf. CCC 2041-2043), the reception of Holy Communion during the Easter Season is a law of the Church that imposes an obligation upon all the faithful, established to “guarantee to the faithful the indispensable minimum in the spirit of prayer and moral effort, in the growth of God and neighbor” (CCC 2041).

Following the sudden suspension of public liturgies and the closure of parishes in response to the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, there was concern about the faithful’s ability to fulfill the obligations of some of the Church’s precepts. For that reason, the precept requiring attendance at Mass for all Sundays and holy days of obligations has been temporarily suspended, while the other precepts of the Church remain in force. As parishes in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston have now begun to resume the celebration of public liturgies, it is apparent that the fulfillment of the obligation to receive Holy Communion during the Easter Season, while not constituting an absolute impossibility, nonetheless poses a difficulty for many of the faithful in West Virginia, who continue to shelter in place or are at risk of infection due to age or existing health conditions.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has established that this precept may be fulfilled at any time during the Easter Season up to the first Sunday after Pentecost (the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity). However, with but days until this time period elapses, adequate provision for the fulfillment of this obligation must be made.

Therefore, as Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, desiring that the faithful of this Diocese, while not putting themselves or others at risk, be enabled to avail themselves fully of the fountain of graces obtained through a “moral life bound to and nourished by liturgical life” (2041), and wishing to encourage the diligent observance of all of the Church’s precepts among the Catholics of West Virginia, I hereby decree that for the Year of Grace 2020, those faithful of the Diocese of Wheeling- Charleston who are properly disposed, having been absolved of any grave sins in the Sacrament of Penance, may receive Holy Communion at any time between the Solemnity of the Lord’s Resurrection and the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, which occurs on November 22, 2020, in fulfillment of the above-stated precept.

Given at Wheeling on this, the third day of June, in the year of Our Lord two thousand twenty.

Most Rev. Mark E. Brennan Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston

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By Catholic News Service ent sex,” said Justice Neil Gorsuch our bodily and sexual identity with human nature.” Every human per- WASHINGTON (CNS) — The writing the opinion in the case gratitude from our Creator. No one son “is made in the image and like- president of the U.S. Conference of argued at the start of the court’s can find true happiness by pursu- ness of God and, without excep- Catholic Bishops said he is “deeply term last October. ing a path that is contrary to God’s tion, must be treated with dignity, concerned” that by ruling “Only the written word is the plan.” compassion and respect,” he federal law protects LGBT workers law, and all persons are entitled to The decision handed down was said. from discrimination, the U.S. Su- its benefit,” Gorsuch wrote. Dis- for two consolidated cases about “We pray that the church, with preme Court “has effectively rede- senting votes were from Justices fired gay employees and a separate the help of Mary, the Mother of fined the legal meaning of ‘sex’ in Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas case concerning a fired transgender God, will be able to continue her our nation’s civil rights law.” and Brett Kavanaugh. worker who had sued for employ- mission to bring Jesus Christ to “This is an injustice that will Archbishop Gomez said that ment discrimination after being every man and woman,” he said in- have implications in many areas of “by erasing the beautiful differ- fired. cluding his statement. life,” Los Angeles Archbishop Jose ences and complementary rela- At issue in this case is the word- The USCCB, along with a H. Gomez said in a statement is- tionship between man and ing in the Civil Rights Act, which number of other religious groups, sued late June 15. woman, we ignore the glory of prevents employment discrimina- filed friend-of-the-court, or “ami- Earlier in the day the high court God’s creation and harm the tion based on race, religion, na- cus, briefs in the cases in favor of in a 6-3 vote said LGBT people are human family, the first building tional origin and sex. The court the employers. The USCCB brief protected from job discrimination block of society.” had to determine if discrimination said the added employee protec- by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act “Our sex, whether we are male that was not allowed based on sex tion could impact faith- of 1964. or female, is part of God’s plan for applied to sexual orientation as based schools, health care pro- “An employer who fires an indi- creation and for our lives,” he con- well as gender identity. viders and homeless shelters that vidual for being homosexual or tinued. “As Pope Francis has taught In his statement, Archbishop operate by “religious and moral transgender fires that person for with such sensitivity, to live in the Gomez said that “protecting our convictions.” traits or actions it would not have truth with God’s intended gifts in neighbors from unjust discrimina- (Carol Zimmermann contributed questioned in members of a differ- our lives requires that we receive tion does not require redefining to this story.) Final HHS Rule Helps ‘Restore Rights of Health Care Providers,’ Say Bishops

By Julie Asher, Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — The chairmen of three U.S. bishops’ committees welcomed a final rule imple- mented by the Trump administration June 12 to restore “the long-standing position of the federal government that discrimination on the basis of ‘sex’ means just that and does not refer to ‘termination of pregnancy’ nor ‘gender identity.’” This final rule replaces the Obama administra- John Sherwood Photo tion’s Health and Human Services rule issued in Members of St. James the Greater Parish in Charles Town participate in a Eucharistic procession 2016 — and vacated by a court last October — that re- on the feast of Corpus Christi. vised the definition of “sex” in the civil rights provision of the Affordable Care Act known as Section Eucharist ... the pope or a priest carried a monstrance con- 1557. taining the Blessed Sacrament through the Cont’d from Page 1 streets, would be lined with thousands of Section 1557 provides that individuals cannot be sub- during Mass June 14, the feast of the Body and people. ject to discrimination based on their race, color, national Blood of Christ. For the feast day celebration June 14, origin, sex, age or disability. Under the Obama adminis- “This is the strength of the Eucharist, which however, the entire ceremony was held inside tration’s rule, this section included “gender identity” and transforms us into bringers of God, bringers of St. Peter’s Basilica and concluded with a “termination of pregnancy,” and HHS regulations gov- joy, not negativity,” he said during the morning long moment of silent eucharistic adoration erning its implementation had no exemption for reli- Mass, which was celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. gious organizations. with a small congregation of about 50 people, The feast of the Body and Blood of Christ cele- The Trump administration’s new regulation “will the majority of whom wore masks and main- brates the real presence of Christ in the Eucha- help restore the rights of health care providers — as well tained social distance. rist. as insurers and employers — who decline to perform or Drastically reducing the size of the congrega- In his homily, Pope Francis said, “The cover abortions or ‘gender transition’ procedures due to tion and not holding a traditional outdoor Cor- Lord, offering himself to us in the simplicity of ethical or professional objections,” the bishops said in a pus Christi procession after Mass were part of bread, also invites us not to waste our lives in statement released late June 12. the ongoing efforts to contain the spread of the chasing the myriad illusions that we think we coronavirus. cannot do without, yet that leave us empty Over many decades, popes have cele- within.” JOHNSON brated the feast either in different neighbor- Just as the Eucharist satisfies the hunger for BOILERWORKS, INC hoods in and around Rome or at the Basilica material things, it also kindles the desire to serve 53 Marshall St. of St. John Lateran followed by a one- others, he said. Benwood, WV 26031 mile procession to the Basilica of St. Mary “It raises us from our comfortable and lazy (304) 232-3070 Major. The solemn procession, in which See “Eucharist” on Page 15 Steam BoilerRepairs June 19, 2020 The Catholic Spirit 5 Father O’Donnell Leaves WV for New Role in DC Parish Experiences in Social Justice Ministries Fuels New Focus

By Joyce Bibey ferent “everyone was on the same safety, and pro-life. e has spent the vast majority page when it came to public policy to “When you get a broad and of his priesthood building uphold the basic and crucial fullness deeper look at the issues, it presses Hbridges towards a better socie- of life for everyone – clean air, food, you to want to do more,” he said. ty. Now it is time for him to cross one, water, shelter, prison reform, and “There are so many dedicated people and to help a new community of health care.” out there, but it is often as if we are faithful to not only deepen their rela- It is that experience that will now rolling a boulder up hill and it takes tionships with Christ, but also em- benefit the laity living near our na- years to make progress.” power them to work for social tion’s capital. There he will serve in a He said along the way you meet justice. pastoral role for the Catholic com- more and more people who have The resume of the charitable munity of Holy Trinity Parish in the ideas to make the load easier and ministries Father Brian O’Donnell, Georgetown section of Washington, sometimes you find out that even S.J., has been involved with is seem- D.C. though “our efforts aren’t always ingly endless. He has most recently Father O’Donnell said his past successful they were worthwhile.” served as the executive director for and future steps are all guided by He will always cherish working the Catholic Conference of West Vir- Christ as he eagerly serves as “a disci- with the people of West Virginia and ginia; the Department of Social Mini- ple among disciples.” his time serving at Wheeling Jesuit stries for the Diocese of Wheeling- He said it is John’s gospel that has University. Charleston; and the Office of Justice fueled his mission. Just as we are “It’s been very humbling,” Father and Life. Additionally, he has worked taught in John 14:1-6, our life on O’Donnell said. “I’ve been able to with Catholic Relief Services, WV earth is a journey and we are to learn Father Brian O’Donnell, SJ work with and meet some real heroes Council of Churches, Appalachian and follow in the ways of Jesus Christ fighting for social and spiritual jus- Institute, Prison Ministries, and to have eternal life. Father O’Donnell to spend the tice in West Virginia and all over the Wheeling Jesuit University. “The theme of my life has been to greater part of three decades helping world. It is bittersweet leaving, but In his various roles he worked build bridges,” he said. “They are behind the scenes as an advocate for all of us comes a time we are chal- with many religious denominations necessary if we want to serve like for fair health care, mental and be- lenged to make a change, and after across the state and although their Christ.” havior health services, hunger, contemplating in prayer this is my beliefs and practices were quite dif- Thus, it made perfect sense for opioid addiction recovery, mine time.”

want to do my part in this mis- God as a priest. As he kneels be- land, Maine. Recalling that never gives up in the vocation Golna ... sion field to draw souls to fore the altar, the bishop will memorable day, Deacon to which the Lord has called Cont’d from Page 1 Christ.” lay his hands upon Deacon Golna told The Roch-umen- him. “And that I become a Roch-umentary, that he went Deacon Golna has three Golna’s head, calling upon the tary that as he lay prostrate at good, holy priest for you,” he to confession one day while on godchildren in this diocese. Holy Spirit to ordain him a pri- his diaconate ordination his said to the Catholic people of a spring break trip. “Two of them are older than est. The bishop will then pray prayer was for the people of West Virginia as he spoke, “A priest heard my confes- me,” he said. “There are a lot of the prayer of ordination. God in West Virginia, for looking into the camera, “be- sion, and that changed my unbaptized people out there Vesting him with the stole people who are influential in cause that is what you de- life,” he said. that want and yearn to know and chasuble at his ordination his life, but ultimately that he serve.” Upon his return from the Jesus.” And he is more than to priesthood will be Father trip, Deacon Golna would visit ready to introduce them to our Schuelkens, who is now vicar different Wheeling parishes to Lord. for clergy and pastor of the Par- receive the sacrament of pen- Deacon Golna is the son of ishes of St. Joseph the Worker ance. And it was then that he John and Deborah Golna. He and Sacred Heart of Mary in met Very Rev. Dennis R. received a bachelor of arts Weirton, and Msgr. Kevin M. Schuelkens, Jr., V.E., who was from Wheeling Jesuit Univer- Quirk, pastor of the Parishes of pastor at Our Lady of Peace sity and a master’s in philoso- St. Vincent de Paul in New Parish in Wheeling at the phy from Duquesne Universi- Martinsville and Mater Dolo- time. He then joined the par- ty. His home parish is Our Lady rosa in Paden City and the Mis- ish. of Peace in Wheeling. sions of St. Joseph in Proctor Deacon Golna also spoke Following his ordination, and Holy Rosary in Sisters- of “the great love I experience he will be assigned to St. Jo- ville. from the priests” in the diocese seph the Worker and Sacred All are invited to attend a as one of the reasons he want- Heart of Mary parishes in Weir- holy hour at 3 p.m. June 26 at ed to serve in West ton for the summer before he the cathedral to pray for Dea- Virginia. The need for priests returns to Rome to continue con Golna on the eve of his or- was another reason that he felt his advanced studies in canon dination. Msgr. Quirk will be called to West Virginia. law at the Gregorian Universi- preaching. “I wasn’t made for comfort. ty. Last fall, Deacon Golna I was made to labor,” he said in During the ordination, was among 32 men ordained The Roch-umentary inter- Deacon Golna will stand be- to the diaconate at St. Peter’s view. “The harvest is plentiful, fore Bishop Brennan and Basilica in Vatican City by and the laborers are few, and I promise to serve the people of Bishop Robert Deeley of Port- 6 The Catholic Spirit June 19, 2020

Colleen Rowan Photos Speaking at the “Peace, Justice, and Love” Prayer Service at St. Michael Parish in Wheeling June 17 are, from left, Bishop Mark Brennan, parishioner Damion Saunders, and Father Carlos Melocoton, Jr., pastor of the parish. Gathering for Peace, Justice, and Love

By Colleen Rowan golden rule, Bishop Brennan said, do unto which black and white members worked to- heeling’s St. Michael Parish commu- others as you would have them do unto you. gether. “Because Jesus Christ is the one that nity came together with Bishop Mark “How do you want to be treated?” he asked. brings unity to all human beings and looking to WBrennan “to pray for an end to racism “Fairly and with respect, and given a helping him they discovered one another, truly, as and inequality and to commit ourselves, as in- hand when you need it.” brothers and sisters,” the bishop said. dividuals and as a community, to work for Focus, he continued, should be on removing “It’s possible,” he said. “We have to trust God bringing about God’s peace, justice, and love in obstacles that hold people back, and to to work in and through us.” our world,” Father Carlos Melocoton, Jr., pastor, love one’s neighbor as thy self. With all that is Seek the Holy Spirit, Bishop Brennan said, said in opening the June 17 prayer service. The going on, the bishop said, the question is what “My brothers and sisters, with God all things are gathering, aptly named “Peace, Justice, and should we be doing? The gathering that night possible.” Love,” was livestreamed on the parish’s Face- was a great response—coming together to re- The prayer service continued with words book page and began with a welcome from pa- flect on a real problem in society, gathering in from a few parishioners. In his talk, “Common rishioner Kathleen Dieffenbaugher. prayer and reflecting on the word of God and Good and Quality of Life,” Damion Saunders Father Melocoton followed his remarks by praying. shared his experience as a black teenager who asking for a moment of silence for those who “We need to pray for strength to examine our came to live with a white family. have lost their lives due to racial violence. own attitudes. As Scripture says, the first thing “I remember the first day I was there, I real- In his talk, “Human Dignity and Gift of Life,” a just person does is to accuse himself,” Bishop ized this is just like my family,” he said. “They Bishop Brennan shared that his parents taught Brennan said. “No one has the right to cast the want the same things for their kids that my him and his brother to respect all people, and first stone, we have all sinned. And a just person mom wants for her kids.” did so by their own actions. He recalled a story recognizes that.” This is a time for unity, he said, and knowing from his youth in which his father, who was in This is a time when people can look at them- that people are there for each other. the Navy, was on a planning committee for a selves and ask, “What can I change in me?” he “We have the ability to make a change,” he picnic for the families on the base. This particu- said. said. “But for us to have change we have to learn lar year, Bishop Brennan said, the picnic would “Racial justice really takes a conversion of things about one another.” be at a beach in southern Maryland. His mother mind and heart,” the bishop said. He noted the It’s not enough for one to say he or she is not and father were told, “Our beach is whites words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in his racist, Saunders said, people must stand up only.” speech, I Have a Dream: “Now is the time to lift against racism. “Now is a time in our society “My dad said, ‘the day we come it’s inte- our nation out of the quick sands of racial injus- that we have to decide to actively fight racism,” grated...’ And it was,” Bishop Brennan said. “We tice to the solid rock of brotherly love.” he said. learned something from mom and dad—that “Words as pertinent today as they were so Saunders continued by saying, “In the black lives do matter.” long ago,” the bishop said. situation that was the pinnacle to bringing us all Racism disrespects the divine image in All should really reflect on the reality of rac- here, we have an officer that everybody people, the bishop said. As the moon reflects the ism in light of faith, the bishop said, encourag- wants to judge officers by and since then light of the sun, human beings’ intelligence, ing all to read “Open Wide Our Hearts: The we have looters who everybody wants to judge strength and creativity, love and the capacity to Enduring Call to Love - A Pastoral Letter Against protesters by. We know that 98 percent of love, all reflect God’s attributes, he said. Racism” by the U.S. bishops in 2018. The doc- people down the middle are good people, but That’s why, he noted, that it is said human be- ument may be found on the U.S. Conference we’re just shifting the focus to the extremes on ings are made in the image and likeness of God, of Catholic Bishops’ website: www. each end.” and that is true of all human beings regardless of usccb.org under Issues and Actions, then click- Saunders said it is important for people to race or any other external attribute they may ing Racism. not be silent or apathetic about racism. “Until have. Bishop Brennan also encouraged all to think that happens,” he said, “there will be no “Pope Francis said, rightly, racism is a pro-life about how they can relate to people of other change.” issue,” Bishop Brennan emphasized, “precisely races. Conversations and gatherings in parishes Further remarks were offered by Daniel because it is the same denial of the humanity are a good way to go, he said, remembering O’Leary on “Harmony and Respect’ and by and the worth of a human being as in abortion engaging in such gatherings as a college stu- Father Martin Smay, associate pastor, on and euthanasia... it denies people’s humanity dent. “Peace, Justice, and Love.” because of the color of their skin” or their Finally, he said, it is important to support ef- Before the closing prayer by Father Paul Ca- race. forts to overcome the effects of racism, and brita, SM, and the final blessing by Life is a gift from God, the bishop said, and think about what everyone can do to create a Bishop Brennan, Father Melocoton came to one’s gift to God is to treat others with respect more just society for all. He also shared that as the altar to light a candle for all victims of rac- and how he or she wishes to be treated. The a pastor his parish was involved in a cursillio in ism. June 19, 2020 The Catholic Spirit 7

New Western Kingwood Parish Holds Black Region Director Lives Matter Gathering of Catholic Charities Named CHARLESTON —Catholic Char- ities West Virginia (CCWVa) an- nounced William C. (Bill) Hagy has joined the team as the Western Region director. The CCWVa Western Region William C. covers 16 counties Hagy and encompasses Charleston, Huntington, Parkers- burg and the surrounding areas. “Through the years, I have had the good fortune to work, develop and hone business and leadership skills in the fields of education, re- tail management, and non-profits,” said Hagy. “Devotion to Christ and family has brought me to this point in time to Catholic Charities.” Hagy joins the team with over 30 years of experience in manage- ment, development, organizational growth and facility management. Most recently, Hagy served as the director of Food Sourcing See “Director” on Page 10

The Catholic Spirit Photo Catholic Charities Lora and Alan Walters perform during the Black Lives Matter gathering at their Parish of St. Sebastian in King- wood June 11. Neighborhood Center to Host By Colleen Rowan ing Attorney Mel Snyder, who is also a St. Sebas- KINGWOOD—Members of St. Sebastian tian’s parishioner. He expressed his hope that Parish in Kingwood came together in front of the country and the world would one day Takeout Spaghetti their church on the afternoon of June 11 for a change. Black Lives Matter gathering. Father Patsy Iaquinta, a priest of the diocese Dinner Event Livestreamed on parish’s Facebook page, the retired from active ministry, gave a reflection on event began with a welcome from Father An- racism, and said that he was raised to WHEELING— The Catholic drew Switzer, pastor of the parish and the mis- have respect for all people. He also shared his ex- Charities Neighborhood Center sions of St. Zita’s in Masontown and St. Edward perience of participating in the civil rights on 18th Street in Wheeling will the Confessor in Terra Alta. march in Washington in the 1960s as a seminar- hold its 24th Annual Spaghetti “We’re here today as a Christian community, ian. Dinner June 28 from noon until by our baptism, called to be a prophetic people,” “We’ve come a long way, but boy do we have 5 p.m. Father Switzer said. “We’re here because we be- a long way to go,” Father Iaquinta said. Originally scheduled for April 28, lieve that black lives matter.” He said he stands Parishioners Lora and Alan Walters then took the fundraiser has been reformatted with communities across the country and the the podium to perform the song “Strange Fruit.” as a takeout-only event for the safety world that are facing racism. In his remarks after the song, Alan reminded of staff, volunteers and guests amid Noting that they were gathered in front of those gathered of Jesus’ new commandment: the coronavirus (COVID-19) pan- the statue St. Sebastian, he said, “We stand in Love one another as I have loved you. “What demic. solidarity with his intercession and the other does Jesus say about this love?” Alan asked. “He “When we had to cancel our ini- profits and martyrs that were murdered. Father says, ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon tial event, everyone here at the Switzer then read the names: George Floyd, me … he has sent me to proclaim liberty to the Neighborhood Center was really dis- Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Tony captives … and to let the oppressed go free...’ appointed,” said Mark Phillips, McDade. Let us join the holy will of Christ and work Catholic Charities West Virginia “We are here to repent of America’s original, to resurrect this world from the sin of racism (CCWVa) Northern Regional direc- original sin, racism. We must look into our that the oppressed might be free. The Lord tor. “The Spaghetti Dinner has been hearts,” Father Switzer said. “We want to raise hears the cry of the oppressed. Blessed be the an important community event for this issue in rural America, white culture, to say Lord.” more than 20 years, and we thought to you, our black brothers and sisters, we stand The gathering ended with Father that it was important to continue in solidarity with you.” Iaquinta leading all in the singing of “Amazing that tradition – even if it might op- Speaking next was Preston County Prosecut- Grace.” erate a little differently.” See “Dinner” on Page 10 8 The Catholic Spirit June 19, 2020 Charleston Catholic Announces Graduation Plans By Martina Hart “It’s been such a long process be- will everyone else in attendance). Fac- everybody is getting excited for grad- CHARLESTON—Charleston cause every time we get something ulty and staff have been invited as uation. Catholic High School announced shaped out, then the circumstances well. The event will be livestreamed to “They were anxious for an oppor- plans for their graduation ceremony would change and the guidelines enable extended family and friends to tunity to celebrate together, and I’m to take place at Haddad Riverfront would change, and we go back to the follow online. glad that we are able to provide them Park in Charleston on Saturday, June drawing board,” said Colleen Hoyer, “We will start with Baccalaureate that opportunity,” she said, adding 20. principal of Charleston Catholic High Mass at 9:30 Saturday morning, and that Haddad Riverfront Park, an am- A detailed proposal to safely hold School. “So, we’ve been through mul- after Mass we will go straight into a phitheater on the Kanawha River will the event amid the coronavirus pan- tiple plans and multiple ideas, and so graduation ceremony with the stu- be a great venue. “We like the down- demic had just been approved the this one was finally just approved on dent speakers and distribution of di- town location. It’s still close to school, week prior. The school administration Friday afternoon.” plomas,” Hoyer explained. The Mass but we feel like an outdoor venue is had been working with the Kanawha- Attendance will be limited to the will be concelebrated by Father Don- the safest way to bring that group to- Charleston Health Department, the 66 seniors, each with their immediate ald X. Higgs, president of CCHS gether for a ceremony, and we felt like City of Charleston, as well as the De- household who will be able to sit to- and rector of the Basilica of the Co- Haddad would get us outside, still be partment of Catholic Schools and the gether in designated areas with six feet Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and downtown, and I think it’s a really Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to of space between households. In ad- Father Binu Emmanuel, C.S.T., high pretty spot with the river as our back- make sure that they were following all dition to the traditional cap and school chaplain and vice rector. drop. I think it will be a special experi- health guidelines. gown, they will also wear masks (as Hoyer heard back from families that ence.” Wheeling University Plans On-Campus Classes for 2020-2021 Academic Year By Colleen Rowan tories starting the week of Aug. 17 in a staggered sched- viewing the following other mitigation options: WU WHEELING—Wheeling University is planning ule to permit social distancing; fall 2020 undergradu- will provide all on-campus students, faculty, and staff to have on-campus classes for the 2020-2021 academ- ate classes will begin on Aug. 24; fall break will not be with masks; exploring the testing of students, faculty, ic year, and announced new 15-week semesters. recognized this year; students will return home on and staff upon their return to either campus this fall, Ginny R. Favede, president of Wheeling Universi- Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving break and will then finish and exploring monitoring of symptoms; enhanced ty, made the announcement in a letter to the campus their classes online for the remainder of the semester; cleaning of facilities; scheduling multiple lunch community. final exams will begin online on Dec. 7-11; an online periods; minimizing gatherings; and utilizing larger “While Wheeling University is fully able to deliver winter session will start on Dec. 12 – Jan.10 and be of- classrooms to enhance social distancing. a robust and supportive educational experience to stu- fered at a reduced tuition cost; undergraduate stu- Favede assured the community that Wheeling dents in any format—including remote/hybrid or ful- dents will return to campus to move into the dormi- University is highly committed and able to do every- ly asynchronously online—it’s our preference and, tories starting the week of Jan. 4 in a staggered sched- thing possible to keep the community safe. She en- overwhelmingly, the preference of our students, that ule to permit social distancing; and on-campus under- couraged those with questions to direct them to co- classes be held in person unless public health con- graduate classes will begin on Jan. 11. [email protected], and that updates will con- ditions require switching to alternative forms of dis- “We regret any disruption or inconvenience tinue as the situation evolves. tance instruction,” Favede says in the letter which was caused by these new calendar dates,” Favede says in Favede ended her letter by saying, “It’s been gen- posted on the university’s Facebook page June 7. “In the letter. “We believe completing the semester at a erations since we, as a country and community, have order to ensure that we’re able to deliver this experi- rapid pace will help us avoid much more severe dis- weathered such disruption. With your help, we will ence as safely and completely as possible, the univer- ruptions if a resurgent COVID-19 outbreak occurs in emerge stronger and tell our future generations of the sity is planning multiple mitigation tactics for the fall the late fall. Many public health care experts are pre- successes hard-earned through our collective efforts.” and has revamped the Fall 2020-21 Academic Calen- dicting a new heightened outbreak to coincide with Wheeling University will hold its 62nd dar.” flu season. The new academic calendar should help us graduation exercises July 25 at 10:30 a.m. on She listed highlights of the new calendar, which avoid that outbreak while minimizing students’ travel Bishop Schmitt Field to comply with social distancing features the 15-week semesters: Undergraduate stu- between home states and the Wheeling area.” guidelines. Favede will confer 124 undergraduate and dents will return to campus and move into the dormi- Favede went on to write that the university is re- graduate degrees during the graduation ceremonies.

Job Opening Director of Programs and Development for Campus Ministry “To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; oversee strategic events to build support from to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the alumni and the broader community, as well as greatest human achievement.” -St. Augustine. The work with the chaplain to develop and manage the St. John University Parish Newman Center at West budget. Virginia University is seeking a person who is de- Requirements: Must be able to give evidence of voted to bringing the souls of college students into personal love and witness to, and sound knowledge a deeper relationship with Christ and His Church of, the teachings and life of the Catholic Church. A as the new Director of Programs & Development Masters Degree in Theology, or related field pre- for Campus Ministry. This campus minister will ferred. C.C.M.A. Certification or another Campus work with the priest chaplain to foster an environ- Ministry based certification preferred (or willing to ment of hospitality, discipleship, prayer, love of the pursue certification). Experience in and knowledge Church and her teachings, love of the Sacraments, of campus life. Interpersonal communication and and relational ministry, that is apparent to all who effective presentation skills. Ability to organize and come to the Newman Center or interact with its ini- facilitate meetings and work collaboratively in a tiatives. This person will help plan and facilitate the team environment. Other skills include, but are not weekly Newman Center events, and develop and limited to: effective planning and time manage- implement catechetical opportunities and pastoral ment, writing proficiency using Microsoft Office services including semesterly retreats, faith-sharing and new technologies, graphic design for advertis- groups, and other formational events, appropriate ing/flyers. to the needs, concerns, and schedules of the com- Please send in a copy of your resume and a cover munity. The campus minister will also plan and letter to [email protected] June 19, 2020 The Catholic Spirit 9 St. Joseph Central Catholic High School Ends Relationship with Huntington Prep

HUNTINGTON—St. Joseph school remained committed to relationship was made after con- tington Prep Academy students is a Central Catholic High School providing each Huntington Prep sultation with the school’s Adviso- tough decision for us, and if cir- in Huntington moved June 4 to student with a high-quality aca- ry Council and the Department of cumstances allow, all of the young end both its academic and demic program, embedded within Catholic Schools for the Diocese of men in the program are invited to athletic relationship with the Hun- our Catholic values. Many of the Wheeling-Charleston. apply for enrollment at St. Joseph tington Prep Academy, beginning Huntington Prep students have “St. Joseph’s has enjoyed a good through the school’s enrollment with the academic year 2020- now graduated St. Joseph this year relationship with the Huntington process,” Templeton said. “Our di- 2021. to play basketball at the collegiate Prep Academy over the years,” verse and successful educational As the academic year draws to a level and we wish them all the very Templeton said, “and we have ap- program is open to all the close and graduation celebrations best.” preciated the excitement and at- Huntington Prep students as well have taken place, the Huntington Templeton also stated that the tention they have provided the as other young men and women Prep Academy has, unfortunately, teachers continued to provide in- school. However, we are a Catholic who seek academic rigor, service- failed to uphold their financial ob- struction, conducted lessons, ad- School first and foremost, and we learning opportunities, a Christ- ligations with St. Joseph Central ministered assessments, and have to fulfill our mission of edu- centered environment, and a com- Catholic High School leaving a worked with the students through- cating our students.” mitment to living Catholic large amount of unpaid tuition in out the academic year despite an “During this difficult time,” she values.” arrears. Attempts to collect the unresolved tuition balance. Tem- said, “St. Joseph must operate pru- St. Joseph Central Catholic’s agreed-upon tuition by the school, pleton stated that “this is not a stu- dently in order to maintain a qual- mission is to educate the body, and prior to the COVID-19 era, dent issue, we remained steadfast ity educational program for its stu- mind, and soul in the Catholic tra- have been futile. St. Joseph’s prin- in our commitment to our stu- dents and to cover its costs, includ- dition, and to provide a safe envi- cipal, Dr. Carol Templeton, stated dents, this, unfortunately, is an or- ing the salaries of our dedicated ronment in which students can be- that “it is a disappointing and sad ganizational issue.” and loyal faculty and staff.” come responsible members of soci- end to the school year, as the The decision to terminate the “Saying goodbye to the Hun- ety.

ATS Grants Accreditation to CDU’s Graduate School Blessings for Graduation of Theology

CHARLES TOWN—On June 2, the Board of Commissioners of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) voted to accredit Catholic Distance Uni- versity’s Graduate School of Theology for an initial period of seven years. Founded in 1918, ATS accredits more than 270 graduate schools of theology and most Catholic seminaries in the United States and Canada. CDU is the first exclusively online Catholic university without campus-based programs to achieve ATS accred- itation. University Chancellor Archbishop Timothy P. Bro- glio said, “The Catholic Distance University Commu- nity and its Board of Trustees rejoice in the ATS accred- itation for the next seven years. This vote of confidence for our Graduate School of Theology is a tribute to very diligent work and academic excellence, as well as a sti- mulus for increased effort and an ever deeper commit- ment to faithful theological education.” Archbishop Broglio heads the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. President Dr. Marianne Evans Mount said, “This ac- complishment is a gift to the CDU community and to all who will come to CDU in the future. I thank ATS for its commitment to accreditation standards that objec- tively evaluate schools based on their mission and aca- demic outcomes, not the modality of educational delivery. CDU is honored to join so many highly re- spected Catholic seminaries and Christian theological institutions in Canada and the United States. We look forward to joining a community of scholars who will help to enhance our work and motivate us even Courtesy Photo more to make Jesus Christ more present today through rinceton Senior High School graduate Matthew Hillyer receives a special our mission to communicate the mind and heart of the blessing from his parish pastor, Father Sebastian Devasya, pastor of church in a digital world.” Mount has been with P Sacred Heart Parish in Princeton. Vickie Blankenship, the youth minister at CDU since 1983 and has served as president since the parish, made graduation boxes for each of Sacred Heart’s graduates. 2008. She and Father Devasya delivered them to the graduates’ homes and he then The Graduate School of Theology provides a trans- offered a special blessing. Each graduate received a Notre Dame prayer book, formative learning experience in the digital space and t-shirt, postcards with pictures of their experience at the church, and a compass See “CDU” on Page 13 keychain reminding them to never lose their way. 10 The Catholic Spirit June 19, 2020 Diaper Dash Virtual 5K Walk & Run Supports Gabriel Project of West Virginia

WEST VIRGINIA—Partici- 30, and participants can complete online. Individuals and teams are 2 years of age and younger. pants of the Diaper Dash Virtual the dash at their convenience. welcome. “Through our tangible support 5K Walk & Run can get great exer- “Run or walk your event at any- Those who cannot be a partici- we help parents give their cise while providing support for time and then submit your time in pant, are invited to donate to child a healthy and safe start The Gabriel Project of West Vir- that time frame to have your result support the organization’s in life,” organization officials ginia. published,” organizers said. work. The mission of The Gabriel state on The Gabriel Project’s web- The event will benefit the or- Registration is $30 which in- Project of West Virginia is to site. ganization and essential services cludes a race shirt (with shipping). provide immediate, practical For more information, or to for low-income families. All proceeds will be donated to The and compassionate assistance to sign up for the Diaper Dash, The Virtual Diaper Dash takes Gabriel Project. pregnant women in need and to visit http://gabrielwv.org/ and place from June 15 through June Participants can post their times families with infants and children click on Gabriel News.

Director ... Dinner ... Cont’d from Page 7 Cont’d from Page 7 Operations for the Facing Proceeds will support the vital services the Neigh- Hunger Food Bank in Hun- borhood Center provides to ensure all people can ac- tington. cess the services they need to reach their full potential ”We have many opportu- and work toward lasting and meaningful change. nities for growth, and Wil- Phillips indicated that the Neighborhood Center liam will guide our efforts has continued to operate throughout the COVID-19 through strategic planning pandemic to help ensure food security for people in and nurturing key relation- Wheeling and throughout the Ohio Valley. ships for our agency,” said “In the 11 weeks since this health crisis began, we Beth Zarate, CCWVa chief have provided over 500 boxes of food to families in executive officer. “We are need. Over 4,000 hot meals have been served in our thrilled to have him on doorway. More than 10,000 meals have been delivered board.” to folks who are unable to shop or prepare food for CCWVa collaborates with themselves,” said Phillips. community partners, par- Spaghetti Dinner meals will include spaghetti, ishes and families to provide meatballs, sausage, salad and dessert. Dinners will be caring and compassionate delivered to cars curbside outside of the Neighborhood services to people in need Center on 18th Street in Wheeling. and work toward lasting and Members of the community are encouraged to pur- meaningful change in West chase tickets online in advance, and guests who buy Virginia. tickets online will be entered in to a special drawing for Hagy has also served several prizes. as the Assistant Chair of “Though we’re sad that we won’t have the pleasure the CCWVa Western of dining with so many community members in per - Region Regional Advisory son, we know that we can still provide a fantastic meal Council. to hundreds of people while serving our core mission. “I feel both working at the We look forward to seeing people for pickup at the end food bank and now at Cath- of the month,” said Phillips. olic Charities is more of a cal- Tickets are $8 each and can be purchased at ling as opposed to a job,” https://catholiccharitieswv.org/blog/catholic-charities- Courtesy Photo said Hagy. neighborhood-center-spaghetti-dinner-2020/ or by A volunteer is pictured at the Catholic Charities Neighbor- For more information contacting the Neighborhood Center at (304) 232- hood Center in Wheeling, which has continued to operate about CCWVa, visit the web- 7157. during the coronavirus pandemic. The Annual Neighbor- site: www.CatholicCharities For more information, visit www.Catholic hood Center Spaghetti Dinner will feature a takeout format WV.org. CharitiesWV.org. on June 28.

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Stitching Love, Giving Hope

By Joyce Bibey Before mid-March, she had only used the sewing machine four times. Today it is rarely turned off. Jeanette Monteith of Falling Waters in Berkeley County has made more than 2,000 masks in response to the COVID-19 health and safety measures, donating more than half. “I had been following the pandemic in China on the news since December, and then became more concerned when it quickly made its way to Italy,” Monteith said. “Hearing that medical staff there were reporting a shortage of Courtesy Photo personal protective equipment, I want- Courtesy Photo David Monteith and son David cut ed to act and do something before it hit Pictured is Jeanette Monteith, the elastic for face masks. us; but what? Then once I heard masks founder of MODO (Make One, Do- might be required for not only frontline nate One) face masks. “It’s how God made me,” she said. workers, but also the public I knew the Courtesy Photo Part of the MODO mission is to help demand would be greater than the Toby Monteith sews on a Singer non-profit organizations and other par- supply.” homes, food-service workers, essential sewing machine that was previously ishes. Even though every time she used employees, and high-risk individuals in used to make drapes for the White The organization Alex’s Lemonade her sewing machine she had to refer to West Virginia, Maryland, and Penn- House. Stand (which raises month for pediatric the user’s manual on how to thread the sylvania in the first 10 weeks. cancer research) recently partnered bobbin, she did not let her lack of ex- Monteith officially named her busi- with MODO. Not only does Monteith perience thwart her determination. ness MODO, it stands for Make One, the White House under the Lyndon B. donate a mask for each one sold by the “I saw a post on Facebook that had Donate One. Johnson and Richard Nixon adminis- organization’s online sales, but she also a link to a video on how to make face “For every mask we make, we do- trations. gives them a monetary donation for masks,” she said. “So, I watched it over nate one to a worthy group to continue Monteith said she loves using the each sale. and over and took off from there. I our mission,” she said. machine, watching her children ma- Monteith sells her masks to the gen- raised some money from family and When her venture became known neuver it, and knowing that this same eral public on her Etsy site friends, so I could get the supplies in her area, requests for masks came machine that stitched draperies seen by www.etsy.com/shop/MODOMasks. In- needed to get rolling on a big scale. flooding in. She needed more machines dignitaries, is also stitching masks worn dividuals from 22 states, as well as, Ca- “I was so focused on this endeavor it besides her own and the small child’s by heroes caring for others. nada and the United Kingdom have devoured my time. My family was one Glo was using. She posted a request “This is God’s work every step of the purchased her product. happy to see me turn a very bad situ- on Facebook to see if anyone had a ma- way,” Monteith said. “When people To learn more how you can help or ation into something good, but they chine to donate. thank me, I immediately say ‘the glory get your parish involved as a non-profit were losing time with me. I needed Monteith believes one of the ones goes to God.’ He is with us in so many email her at [email protected]. some helping hands.” she received was heaven sent. places, we just don’t always take the Monteith hired a few women who “A woman donated a Singer 301A to time to see it or accept the nudge.” were out of work, because of the stay-at- me. She said it was used by her grand- Monteith’s own sewing machine home orders. A few people also volun- father and then her father, but the lady was a gift from her mother-in-law Mer- teered to help, including her husband, wasn’t using it and thought that now lene Monteith. David, and their four children – Ange- was the perfect time and purpose to give “She was an excellent seamstress,” nette “Gigi”, David, Tobias “Toby”, and it up,” Monteith said. “This machine is she said, acknowledging that Merlene Gloriana “Glo” – along with a few of amazing.” might just be the guardian angel of sorts their friends. The Singer is circa 1953-1956. The for the vocation. More than 1,000 masks were do- donor said her father, who had just re- Merlene Monteith passed away one nated to healthcare workers, nursing cently passed, used it to make drapes for year ago. “She would certainly be amazed not only to see her grandkids using my (sewing) machine, but also to see my husband involved,” she said. The family made masks for the hospice care facility that took care of Merlene. “It’s been a touching memory to make.” Caring for others has been her live- lihood. Monteith holds a doctorate de- gree in special education. She teaches in Courtesy Photo nearby Fredrick, Maryland. She also Glo Monteith sews on a Singer sew- serves her parish, St. Joseph’s Catholic ing machine that was previously Church in Martinsburg, as a confirma- used to make drapes for the White tion class instructor. House.

Do you know an exceptional Catholic in West Virginia, some- one or a group who are shining examples of #FaithInWV? Email Joyce Bibey your feature idea to [email protected]. Visit Courtesy Photo FaithInWV.org and every issue of The Catholic Spirit to read more Jeremy Elliott-Hundley sorts fabric with Gigi Monteith. inspiring stories. 12 The Catholic Spirit June 19, 2020 Priest and Parishioner Receive Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Award

BUCKHANNON—For their years of dedicated and unselfish service to Holy Rosary Pairsh in Buckhannon and to the community, Father Joe McLaughlin, pastor, and Knights of Columbus Brother John Walsh re- ceived the Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Award. The ceremony was conducted June 5 by Knights of Columbus Council 603. Participating in the award presentation were Council 603 Brothers Frank Koenig, Mike Gasper, Mike Ashley, and Roger Ware. The award is named for four U.S. Army chaplains who gave their life- jackets to crew members aboard the USAT Dorchester after it was torpe- doed by a German submarine on Feb. 3, 1943, during World War II. The chaplains linked arms and prayed as they sank beneath the waves in the incident that claimed 675 lives. Father McLaughlin and Walsh’s names will be listed on permanent Courtesy Photo record at the Chapel of the Four Father Joe McLaughlin, pastor of Holy Rosary Parish in Buckhannon, third from left, and Knights of Columbus Brother Chaplain’s interfaith memorial John Walsh, third from right, receive the Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Award by Knights of Columbus chapel in the Navy Yard in Philadel- Council 603 in Buckhannon. Participating in the award presentation are, from left, Council 603 Brothers Frank Koenig, phia. Mike Gasper, Mike Ashley, and Roger Ware.

work side-by-side with the steering Classes are scheduled to start on dette Kime, Deacon Helgi Nelson, Program ... committee members to complete Aug. 28 at St. John XXIII Pastoral Deacon Dennis and Val Nesser, Cont’d from Page 1 the interview process and begin Center in Charleston. Deacon Marcus Pressl, Deacon Tom Steering Committee. The names of the program in late August 2020. Steering committee members and Elaine Soper, Deacon Steve aspirants have not been released The applications were reviewed, include: Deacon Doug Breiding, Wharton, Deacon Yaquinta, chair- because they are still going voted on, and some even dis- Deacon Lou and Barb Beldina, Dea- man, and Father Schuelkens, Vicar through the process. cussed. The final list of names con Harry Evans, Tina High, Berna- for Clergy. When the bishop expressed passed the first hurdle, Deacon Ya- his intention to begin a permanent quinta said. Now they are collect- diaconate class in the fall of ing all the necessary forms and 2020, a steering committee was letters while waiting their turn for mobilized which included perma- the psychological tests taking place nent deacons and their wives, the in Wheeling. head of the diocesan worship In July, after all their informa- office, priests of the Diocese tion has been collected and of Wheeling-Charleston, and distributed, each vicariate will others. hold interviews with their candi- The committee was organized dates getting additional informa- Sunday Mornings: by suggestions from the Presby- tion, resolving any questions or teral Council and the process was concerns. And providing prayer 11 Nexstar WDVM Hagerstown, Md. overseen and facilitated by the and support. vicar for clergy. In the last two Deacon Yaquinta encouraged weeks, the bishop has named his fellow deacons and all to “pray Deacon John Yaquinta as the for these fine men! They come chairman of the steering commit- from all careers and backgrounds tee. Deacon Yaquinta and Father and being with them the same love Schuelkens will continue to of Jesus we all share.” June 19, 2020 The Catholic Spirit 13

CDU ... Faith Alive Cont’d from Page 9 develops leaders and teachers for the new evangelization in Faith, Fathers and the Real Power the 21st century. Its two degree programs and three certificate programs are offered completely online. Ninety percent of Graduate School of Theology alumni serve the Church in of Persuasion some ministry, including as youth ministers, directors of re- ligious education, catechists, school teachers, liturgy direc- tors, professors of theology, parish administrators, religious By Mike Nelson, Catholic ture doesn’t tell us that James “helping out” — moving sisters, and diocesan staff. Others use their education to work News Service and John ever returned chairs, laying out floormats in the public, non-profit, or private sectors in a variety of fields “My son,” says the Book of home, either.) and setting up tables in the including education, healthcare, and business. Proverbs, “do not despise It is, of course, possible to classrooms. Collectively, ATS member schools enroll approximately the Lord’s discipline, and do follow Jesus and to love and Soon, I was attending 74,500 students and employ more than 7,200 faculty and ad- not resent his rebuke, because honor our parents. “Chil- Mass each week with our son, ministrators. the Lord disciplines those dren, obey your parents in the and within two years I was The mission of ATS is to promote the improvement and he loves, as a father the Lord, for this is right,” says St. confirmed. That was 35 years enhancement of theological schools to the benefit of commu- son he delights in” (Prv 3:11- Paul (Eph 6:1-3). “‘Honor ago, and we have remained nities of faith and the broader public. Member schools are 12). your father and mother.’ This an active, church-going committed to the following shared values: diversity, quality If that’s the case, I must is the first commandment family ever since. and improvement, collegiality, and leadership. have been one delightful son, with a promise, that it may go My wife and I are doubly seeing as how my father — well with you and that you blessed that our son, through- whom I loved very much — may enjoy long life on the out his life, has attended Mass could have taught a master earth.” willingly and, for the most class in “discipline” and “re- But in the very next sen- part, joyfully. He is a lector buke.” tence (Eph 6:4), Paul has in- and usher, always lends a And, like a lot of fathers, structions for fathers as well: hand when (and often be- he had a way of getting his “Fathers, do not provoke your fore) he is asked, and is truly a children to do things they children in anger, but bring son his parents “delight in.” didn’t necessarily want to do. them up with the training His attitude, I admit, con- Even Jesus’ heavenly and instruction of the Lord.” trasts markedly with the one I father asked him to do some- In that regard, I am grate- sometimes had when my thing that no father I know ful that my parents — both dad would drive my brothers would ever suggest: sacrifice raised in families who regu- and I to Sunday school. 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decreto La Sagrada Eucaristía, como “fuente y cumbre de la vida cristiana” (Lumen Gentium 11), se da a los fieles como el alimento espiritual más eficaz que la Iglesia puede ofrecer. Por esta razón, el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica enseña que todo católico de- bidamente dispuesto “recibirá humildemente [su] Creador en la Sagrada Comunión al menos durante la temporada de Pascua” (2042) para ilustrar completamente la relación sublime entre la recepción de la Iglesia. Cuerpo y Sangre del Señor y las fiestas pascuales, que son “el origen y el centro de la liturgia cristiana” (ibid.). Como todos los preceptos de la Iglesia (cf. CCC 2041- 2043), la recepción de la Sagrada Comunión durante la temporada de Pascua es una ley de la Iglesia que impone una obligación a todos los fieles, establecida para “garantizar a los fieles el mínimo indispensable en el espíritu de oración y esfuerzo moral, en el crecimiento de Dios y del prójimo ”(CIC 2041).

Tras la repentina suspensión de las liturgias públicas y el cierre de parroquias en respuesta a la pandemia de coronavirus en marzo de 2020, hubo preocupación por la capacidad de los fieles para cumplir con las obligaciones de algunos de los preceptos de la Iglesia. Por esa razón, el precepto que requiere asistencia a Misa para todos los domingos y días santos de obligaciones se ha suspendido temporalmente, mientras que los otros preceptos de la Iglesia siguen vigentes. Como las parroquias de la Diócesis de Wheeling-Charleston han comenzado a reanudar la celebración de las liturgias públicas, es evidente que el cumplimiento de la obligación de recibir la Sagrada Comunión durante la temporada de Pascua, aunque no constituye una imposibilidad absoluta, plantea una dificultad para Muchos de los fieles en Virginia Occidental, que continúan refugiándose en el lugar o corren el riesgo de infección debido a la edad o las condiciones de salud existentes.

La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos ha establecido que este precepto se puede cumplir en cualquier momento durante la temporada de Pascua hasta el primer domingo después de Pentecostés (la solemnidad de la Santísima Trin- idad). Sin embargo, con solo unos días hasta que transcurra este período de tiempo, debe tomarse una provisión adecuada para el cumplimiento de esta obligación.

Por lo tanto, como Obispo de Wheeling-Charleston, deseando que los fieles de esta Diócesis, sin ponerse en peligro a sí mismos ni a otros, puedan aprovechar plenamente la fuente de gracias obtenida a través de una “vida moral ligada y alimentada por la vida litúrgica “(2041), y deseando alentar la observancia diligente de todos los preceptos de la Iglesia entre los católicos de Virginia Occidental, por la presente decreto que para el Año de la Gracia 2020, los fieles de la Diócesis de Wheeling-Charleston que estén debidamente dispuestos, habiendo sido absuelto de cualquier pecado grave en el Sacramento de la Penitencia, puede recibir la Sagrada Comunión en cualquier momento entre la Solemnidad de la Resurrección del Señor y la Solemnidad de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Rey del Universo, que ocurre el 22 de noviembre de 2020, en cumplimiento del precepto mencionado anteriormente.

Dado en Wheeling en esto, el tercer día de junio, en el año de Nuestro Señor, dos mil veinte.

Monseñor Mark E. Brennan Obispo de Wheeling-Charleston

Reportar casos sospechosos de abuso sexual de niños primer lugar, así como a las autoridades eclesiales apropiadas. Para reportar casos sospechosos de abuso sexual de niños por parte del La Diócesis de Wheeling-Charleston alienta a informar a las autori- personal de la Diócesis de Wheeling-Charleston a la Diócesis, comu- dades civiles ante todo si se ha cometido un delito. También níquese con uno de los designados al 304- 233-0880. Las extensiones ade- alentamos a utilizar www.reportbishopabuse.org para informar. Si cuadas se enumeran a continuación: Sr. Ellen F. Dunn, O.P., ext. tiene razones para creer que un obispo se ha involucrado en una 264; Señor. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Rdo. Tim Bishop, ext. 353. conducta sexual inapropiada o ha interferido con una investigación También puede completar un “Formulario de Queja por Alegaciones de de conducta sexual inapropiada, comuníquese con las autoridades Abuso Sexual de un Menor” confidencial recogiendo uno en su parroquia civiles de la jurisdicción correspondiente y visite www.report local o solicitando uno por correo a la Coordinadora de Ambiente Seguro, bishopabuse.org. Diócesis de Wheeling-Charleston, P.O. Box 230, Wheeling, WV 26003. El formulario de queja también está disponible para descargar en el sitio web Para informar a las autoridades civiles: Póngase en contacto de la diócesis www.dwc.org, haga clic en Diócesis en la barra de menú, con la policía local; Los números variarán según su ubicación. Si crees que luego haga clic en Oficinas, haga clic en Entorno seguro y haga clic en la alguien está en peligro inmediato, llama al 911. Para reportar confiden- sección “Descargar archivos y formularios”. . Está listado como “Formu- cialmente cualquier incidencia de sospecha de abuso o negligencia infan- lario de Queja”. Para informar al Coordinador de Asistencia a las Víctimas til, incluido el abuso sexual, comuníquese con la Oficina de Servicios para de la Diócesis: Dr. Patricia M. Bailey: 304-242-6988 la Protección Infantil de la Oficina de Niños y Familias de West Virginia llamando a la línea directa de abuso infantil al 800-352-6513. Enlaces e información: Departamento de Salud y Recursos Hu- manos de WV: https://www.wvdhhr.org/report.asp Policía del Estado de Para informar a la Diócesis de Wheeling-Charleston: La Dióce- Virginia Occidental, Unidad de Delitos contra los Niños, Crímenes de In- sis alienta a que se informe ante las autoridades civiles apropiadas, en ternet contra los Niños June 19, 2020 The Catholic Spirit 15

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have given them love and instead orphaned their “in order to break open the shells of our selfishness,” Eucharist ... hearts.” he said. Cont’d from Page 4 The past cannot be changed, he said, however, After Mass, the pope greeted a few hundred people lifestyle and reminds us that we are not only mouths God can heal those wounds “by placing within our spread out in St. Peter’s Square for the noon recitation to be fed, but also his hands to be used to help feed memory a greater love — his own love,” which is al- of the Angelus prayer. others.” ways consoling and faithful. After the prayer, he expressed his deep concern for “It is especially urgent now to take care of those Through the Eucharist, Jesus also heals “negative the ongoing conflict in Libya, urging “international who hunger for food and for dignity, those without memory,” which harbors all the things that have gone bodies and those who have political and military re- work and those who struggle to carry on,” the pope wrong and leaves people thinking they are useless or sponsibilities to recommence with conviction and re- said. “This we must do in a real way, as real as the bread only make mistakes. solve the search for a path toward an end to the vio- that Jesus gives us,” and with real solidarity and gen- “Every time we receive him, he reminds us that we lence, leading to peace, stability and unity in the uine closeness. are precious, that we are guests he has invited to his country.” Pope Francis also spoke about the importance of banquet,” the pope said. “I also pray for the thousands of migrants, refu- memory in order to stay rooted in the faith, united as “The Lord knows that evil and sins do not gees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons a community and part of a “living history.” define us; they are diseases, infections. And he in Libya” as health conditions have deteriorated, mak- God helps by leaving “a memorial,” that is, “he left comes to heal them with the Eucharist, which ing them even more vulnerable to exploitation and vi- us bread in which he is truly present, alive and true, contains the antibodies to our negative memory,” he olence, he said. with all the flavor of his love” so every time people re- said. The pope called on the international community ceive him, they can say, “He is the Lord; he remembers Finally, the pope said, the Eucharist heals a closed to find ways to provide them with “the protection me!” memory filled with wounds that make people fearful, they need, a dignified condition and a future The Eucharist, he said, also heals the many ways suspicious, cynical and indifferent. of hope.” one’s memory may be wounded. Only love can heal fear at its root “and free us from After civil war broke out in Libya in 2011, the “The Eucharist first heals our orphaned memory,” the self-centeredness that imprisons us,” he said. country still finds itself divided between rival leaders, caused by a past darkened by a lack of affection and Jesus approaches people gently, “in the disarming each one supported by militias and foreign govern- “bitter disappointments caused by those who should simplicity of the host,” as bread that has been broken ments.

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