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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. Inside: A Decree from Bishop Father O’Donnell Leaves WV for FaithInWV — Stitching Love, Brennan, Page 3 New Role in DC Parish, Page 5 Giving Hope, Page 11 2 The Catholic Spirit June 19, 2020 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 Member Sexual Abuse Awareness Training Catholic Press Association The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) requires that all West Virginia Press Association Dioceses/Eparchies have in place a Safe Environment Program for the protection of National Press Photographers Association, Inc. children and young people. In accordance with these requirements, the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s Safe Environment Program consists of the following com- Published 24 times per year. All issues sent to each registered Catholic ponents for persons seeking employment or to volunteer—directly or indirectly— household free of charge. Donations to help offset the cost of producing The with children: background check; receipt of the Diocese’s Policy Relating to Sexual Catholic Spirit are welcomed.