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July 9, 2021 Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Vol. 52, No. 28

After Fever Subsides, Madonna Students Join Pro-Life Pope Group in Fourth of July Parade Undergoes Scans That Rule out Infection

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Recovering from colon surgery, Pope Francis briefly ran a fever late July 7, leading his doctors to perform a CT scan of his ab- domen and chest the next morning to check for signs of infection. The results of the scan were negative, as were the results of “routine and mi- crobiological examinations,” the Vatican press office said July 8. “His Holiness Pope Francis spent a quiet day, eating and moving unassisted,” the press office said in its daily update on how the pope is recovering after undergoing a three-hour surgery July 4 at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. As with any operation, but especially intestinal surgery, infection is a major post-op con- Students from Madonna High School in cern. Weirton carry the banner in the city’s Fourth Before the passing fever, the of July Parade (above). Students are also pic- press office said, Pope Francis tured before the parade begins. The stu- had sent a message of “paternal dents marched for the Weirton Catholic closeness” to the “young pa- Pro-Life Group. tients in the nearby pediatric Courtesy Photos oncology and children’s neuro- surgery wards.” See “Pope” on Page 2

Vatican, Medical Associations Look at Ways Prayer Breakfast Will Feature Seminarian Inside: to Promote Vaccination, Page 4 Ryan Budd’s Talk on St. Joseph, Page 6 2 The Catholic Spirit July 9, 2021

To Report Suspected Cases of Sexual Abuse of Children Vatican Has No To Report Suspected Cases of Sexual Abuse of Children: The Di- ocese of Wheeling-Charleston encourages reporting to civil authorities first and foremost if a crime has been committed. We also encourage utilizing www.reportbishopabuse.org to make a report about any bishop in the U.S. If Automatic Transfer of you have reason to believe that a bishop has engaged in sexual misconduct or has interfered with an investigation into sexual misconduct, please contact civil authorities in the applicable jurisdiction and visit www.reportbishopabuse.org. Powers with Pope in To Report to Civil Authorities: Contact your local law enforce- ment: numbers will vary based on your location. If you believe someone is in im- mediate danger, call 911. To confidentially report any incidence of suspected child abuse or neglect, including sexual abuse, contact the West Virginia Hospital Bureau for Children and Families’ Child Protective Services by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 800.352.6513. You may report anonymously to this hotline if you prefer. To Report to Diocesan Authorities: The diocese encourages reporting By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service to the appropriate civil authorities first and foremost if a crime has been com- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The organization of the universal Catholic mitted. The diocese also encourages reporting to the appropriate church au- Church has a precise hierarchy, but there is no such thing as a “vice pope,” thorities. To report suspected cases of sexual abuse of children by personnel of who steps in when the reigning pontiff is traveling abroad, ill or under the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, contact one of the follow- anesthesia. ing designees at 1.888.434.6237 or 304.233.0880: Mr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Although hospitalized since July 4, when he underwent a three-hour Mr. Tim Bishop, ext. 353; or Very Rev. Dennis Schuelkens, Jr., V.E., ext. 270. You surgery on his colon, Pope Francis is still the supreme pontiff and fully in may also call the Diocese’s Office of Safe Environment at 304.230.1504. You charge. may also call the Diocese’s sexual abuse hotline at 833.230.5656. Complaint Some news outlets, like the Italian agency ANSA, reported that with the forms are available online at www.dwc.org, click “Diocese” on the menu bar, pope in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, “the cardinal camerlengo,” or chamber- then “Offices,” then “Safe Environment”, then “Download Files and Forms.” lain, “has the task of administering the temporal goods of the Holy See.” The form is titled “Complaint Form for Allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Minor.” The form may be returned via U.S. mail to: Office of Safe Environment, Diocese The current camerlengo is U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the of Wheeling- Charleston, PO Box 230, Wheeling WV 26003. Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life. To Report to the Diocese’s Victim Assistance Coordinator: please But according to the apostolic constitution, “Universi Dominici Gre- call Dr. Patricia Bailey at 304.242.6988. gis,” issued by St. John Paul II in 2007 and updated by then-Pope Benedict In addition to the methods listed above for reporting sexual abuse, the Di- XVI in 2013, the camerlengo’s duties begin only with the reported death ocese also has partnered with Navex Global to offer the EthicsPoint platform of a pope. to report other, additional concerns, such as suspected financial, professional, “We are not in that situation,” Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta, secretary and personal misconduct of a priest, deacon, religious, or lay employee of the of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, told Catholic News Service Diocese or any Catholic parish or school in West Virginia. The EthicsPoint plat- July 7. “The pope is fully lucid; he can call anyone. If there is anything ur- form can be accessed via www.dwc.org, under “Accountability”, then “Report gent, a person can go to him.” Misconduct” or by calling 844.723.8381. EthicsPoint is a third-party reporting system that reports to civil authorities where applicable and Diocesan au- Neither the apostolic constitution nor the Code of Canon Law make thorities, and the identity of the person reporting is protected. provisions for an automatic transfer of any of the papal powers when a Links and information: WV Department of Health and Human Resources: pope is away from the Vatican or incapacitated, he said. https://www.wvdhhr.org/report.asp. West Virginia State Police, Crimes Against With the pope in the hospital, officials of the Vatican and of the Children Unit: 304-293-6400. Diocese of Rome, whose bishop is the pope, continue with the re- sponsibilities he delegated to them by appointing them in the first Sexual Abuse Awareness Training place. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) requires that all Dio- Bishop Arrieta said Pope Francis can, at any time, delegate special ceses/Eparchies have in place a Safe Environment Program for the protection powers to someone in the Roman Curia. But until and unless he does so, of children and young people. In accordance with these requirements, the Di- the “temporal affairs” of the Vatican are handled by the Secretariat of ocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s Safe Environment Program consists of the fol- State. lowing components for persons seeking employment or to volunteer—di- rectly or indirectly—with children: background check; receipt of the Diocese’s Policy Relating to Sexual Abuse of Children; and sexual abuse awareness training for adults. Sexual abuse awareness training may be completed online or Pope ... via live workshop. For more information on the Office of Safe Cont’d from Page 1 Environment,please go to www.dwc.org, click “Diocese”, then “Offices,” then “Office of Safe Environment.” “At this particular moment, he looks toward all those who suffer, ex- pressing his closeness to the sick, especially those most in need of care,” the press office said. The Vatican’s July 7 midday bulletin, issued before the pope’s tempo- Office: 1322 Eoff St. rary temperature, said the doctors had removed his intravenous drip, and Mailing: PO Box 230 that “the post-operative progress of His Holiness Pope Francis continues Wheeling, WV 26003 (304) 232-0444 to be regular and satisfactory.” Fax: (304) 233-8551 “The Holy Father has continued to eat regularly, and infusion therapy Web site: www.thecatholicspiritwv.org has been suspended,” it added. Diocesan Web site: www.dwc.org Announcing that the pope had arrived at the Rome hospital July 4, the July 9, 2021, Vol. 52, No. 28 Vatican had said he was to undergo “a scheduled surgical intervention for a symptomatic diverticular stenosis of the colon.” Publisher: Bishop Mark E. Brennan...... The next morning, the Vatican said the surgery lasted three hours and Executive Editor: Colleen Rowan, Ext. 347 ...... [email protected] included “a left hemicolectomy,” the removal of the descending part of Advertising: contact Colleen Rowan the colon, which can be recommended to treat diverticulitis, when bulg- ing pouches in the lining of the intestine or colon become inflamed or in- Freelance Writers: fected. Martina Hart, John Sherwood, Three days after surgery, the Vatican said, “the final histological ex- Member amination has confirmed a severe diverticular stenosis with signs of scle- Catholic Press Association rosing diverticulitis,” a hardening of the tissue. 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By Junno Arocho Es- of faith can I find the tion to the pope in Sep- abuse of office, while di the majority stake and his teves, Catholic News strength to fight this battle tember, after he was ac- Ruzza was accused of em- role in brokering the deal. Service for truth,” the cardinal cused of embezzling an es- bezzlement, abuse of office Nicola Squillace, a Milan- VATICAN CITY (CNS) said. “Finally, the moment timated 100,000 euros and violation of the secret based lawyer who helped — In an unprecedented of clarification is coming, ($116,361) of Vatican of the office. broker the London prop- move, Vatican prosecutors and the court will be able to funds and redirecting them Also included in the in- erty deal, was also indicted have indicted 10 individ- find the absolute falsity of to Spes, a Caritas organiza- dictment were: Msgr. on charges of fraud, embez- uals and entities, including the accusations against me tion run by his brother, To- Mauro Carlino, the former zlement, and money laun- Cardinal Angelo Becciu, and the dark plots that nino Becciu, in his home secretary of then-Arch- dering. former prefect of the Con- have evidently sustained Diocese of Ozieri, Sardinia. bishop Becciu when he Cecilia Marogna, an Ital- gregation for Saints’ Caus- and fed them.” Speaking with journal- served as “sostituto,” the ian political analyst who al- es, on charges ranging from In April, the pope up- ists the day after his resig- No. 3 position in the Vati- legedly was hired as a con- embezzlement to money dated the laws governing nation, Cardinal Becciu can Secretariat of State, sultant by Cardinal Becciu, laundering and abuse of of- the Vatican’s civil judicial said the pope made no who is accused of extortion was also indicted on fice. system, stating that cardi- mention of the London and abuse of office; and charges of embezzling The indictment in- nals and bishops accused of property deal during their Fabrizio Tirabassi, a former money through a humani- cluded charges against “ec- a crime could be tried in a meeting and insisted there official at the Secretariat of tarian organization she ran clesiastical and lay person- Vatican court, which, as it was nothing wrong with State accused of corrup- in Slovenia. The organiza- nel of the Secretariat of turned out, paved the way the purchase, despite the tion, extortion, embezzle- tion, Logsic Humanitarne State and senior figures of for the indictment against Vatican’s ongoing investi- ment, fraud and abuse of Dejavnosti, was also in- the former Financial Infor- Cardinal Becciu. gation. office. cluded in the indictment. mation Authority, as well The new law requires Nevertheless, questions Enrico Crasso, a long- In an interview with the as external figures active in the pope’s approval before remained as to whether time investment manager Italian newspaper Corriere the world of international a cardinal can be indicted, funds from the Peter’s who worked with the Vati- della Sera in October, Ma- finance,” the Vatican said approval Pope Francis gave Pence collection were used can, faces the most charges, rogna claimed she was se- July 3. for charging Cardinal Bec- to finance the deal. Peter’s including embezzlement, cretly hired by Cardinal Their trial at the Vatican ciu. Pence is a papal fund used extortion, corruption, ex- Becciu, unbeknownst to was set to begin July 27. The charges stem from a for charity, but also to sup- tortion, money laundering, the Vatican and the Secre- In a statement released Vatican investigation into port the running of the abuse of office, forgery and tariat of State, as a diplo- by his lawyers shortly after how the Secretariat of State Roman Curia and Vatican falsifying documents. matic back channel and the announcement, Cardi- used $200 million to fi- embassies around the Two companies owned that the money sent to her nal Becciu declared his “ab- nance a property develop- world. by Crasso — Prestige organization was used for solute innocence,” saying ment project in London’s Cardinal Becciu consis- Family Office SA and Soge- humanitarian missions, in- he was “the victim of a plot posh Chelsea district and tently denied Peter’s Pence nel Capital Investment — cluding the paying of ran- hatched against me.” incurred millions of dollars funds were used to pur- were included in the indict- soms for kidnapped mis- Cardinal Becciu said the in debt. chase the London property; ment. sionaries. accusations exposed him to The investigation, the money, he said, came Several other players in- According to several “an unparalleled media pil- which spanned across sev- from a fund within the Sec- volved in the majority documents anonymously lory to which I did not de- eral countries, including retariat of State. stake purchase of the Lon- sent to the Italian news fend myself, suffering in si- the United Arab Emirates, However, when asked by don property were also in- program, La Iene, the Vati- lence.” However, in No- Great Britain, the British is- a journalist if the money in dicted, including Gianluigi can Secretariat of State sent vember, he filed a lawsuit land of Jersey, Luxem- the Secretariat of State fund Torzi, an Italian broker who an estimated 500,000 euros against the Italian maga- bourg, Slovenia and Switz- came from Peter’s Pence, served as the middleman in (US$587,900) over a five- zine L’Espresso, claiming erland, “brought to light a Cardinal Becciu said, “Yes.” the development deal, and year period to Marogna. their reporting resulted in vast network of relation- Among the former Vati- London-based Italian fin- Although the funds al- him losing his chance at be- ships with financial market can officials included in the ancier Raffaele Mincione, legedly sent by Cardinal coming pope. operators that have gener- indictment are René Brül- the owner of the London Becciu were labeled as “vol- “Only by considering ated substantial losses for hart and Tommaso di property who is accused of untary contribution for hu- this great injustice as a test the Vatican finances, also Ruzza, respectively former embezzlement, fraud, manitarian mission,” La drawing from resources president and former direc- abuse of office, misappro- Iene reported that the destined for the personal tor of the Vatican’s finan- priation of funds and money was instead used for charitable works of the cial watchdog agency, now money laundering. purchases at several high- Holy Father,” the indict- known as the Supervisory Torzi faces several priced fashion boutiques, ment stated. and Financial Information charges, including the ex- including Prada, Louis Cardinal Becciu was Authority. tortion of $17 million from Vuitton, and Moncler. forced to offer his resigna- Brülhart was accused of the Vatican as payment for Foodservice Equipment, Supplies, Disposables, Janitorial and more

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By Cindy Wooden, Catholic have delivered 80% of the 3 billion communities are valid. glia repeated the response of the News Service given doses up to now.” “In fact,” the archbishop said, Congregation for the Doctrine of VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The While people in poorer nations, “vaccines have a history that is the Faith, which urged Catholics to discovery of vaccines is “one of the especially on behalf of their marked by injustice and oppres - pressure pharmaceutical com- greatest achievements of modern elderly and immune-compromised sion. It is difficult to ask for trust panies to stop using cells derived medicine,” but the global commu- members, “cry out for help and ask from people who have had to deal from fetuses aborted decades ago to nity is facing the dual challenges of for vaccines,” Montgomery said, in with systemic victimization by the manufacture or test vaccines, but giving everyone access to them and other parts of the world “we see re- countries that are generally the also said when no other effective overcoming “vaccine hesitancy,” luctance to get vaccinated and op- ones that produce vaccines.” vaccines are available, “the use of especially when it is based on false position to vaccination in general “Lots of chickens are coming such vaccines does not constitute information, said the Pontifical — without any scientific ev- home to roost in these countries,” formal cooperation with the Academy for Life and the World idence.” he said. In response, “a one-time abortion from which the cells used Medical Association. “Because we are so successful effort is not enough. To build real in production of the vaccines The academy and the associa- in preventing disease, people for- confidence we need policies that derive.” tion of national physicians’ groups get the terrorizing sights of large include a comprehensive vision of Pressed by a reporter about mak- had been planning a major confer- numbers of people dying in en- development and fairer interna- ing vaccines obligatory, Arch- ence on vaccination in general demic or pandemic situations,” he tional relations.” bishop Paglia said he never framed when the COVID-19 pandemic said. “This bring us into a most Asked about the use of the the question in terms of struck. While the conference may cynical position: whereas a child pejorative term “anti-vaxxer,” obligation, but of “responsibility,” take place in the future, the Pontif- in a developing country is denied a Montgomery said that in promot- because people must realize that re- ical Academy for Life, World Med- safer life or even survival because ing vaccinations, there is an ob- fusing a vaccine not only places ical Association and German Med- its nation or its family cannot vious difference between a their health at risk, but also the ical Association held an online we- afford vaccinations, there is also person who has a firm “ideolog- health of people around them who, binar July 1 to look specifically at a child in an affluent country ical” position against vaccination for medical reasons, cannot be vac- the COVID-19 vaccine. that is denied the life-saving and a person who is “vaccine cinated. At the end of the meeting, the prevention because of the igno- hesitant” and could benefit from The archbishop described as groups called on governments, rance or reluctance of their par- more information and encourage- “exaggerated individualism” an at- pharmaceutical companies, reli- ents.” ment. titude that insisted on one’s per- gious groups and others to work to- Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, In response to questions about sonal rights while not taking into gether to “ensure equitable global academy president, told reporters the COVID-19 vaccine’s connec- account that behavior’s impact on access to vaccines, which is a key at a Vatican news conference that tions to abortion, Archbishop Pa- others. prerequisite for a successful global even with the focus on ending the vaccination campaign, and to con- coronavirus pandemic, “we must front vaccine hesitancy by sending prevent the COVID-19 pandemic a clear message about the safety from drawing all attention to itself and necessity of vaccines and to a point that it appears, albeit counteracting vaccine myths and with valid reasons, as the most ur- disinformation.” gent.” Dr. Frank Ulrich Montgomery, “We must not forget, for exam- chair of the council of the World ple, that malaria and tuberculosis Medical Association, told reporters claim far more victims in Africa July 2: “There is probably no other than COVID-19,” he said, nor that invention in medicine that has the lack of basic necessities like saved more lives and prevented sanitation and clean drinking more suffering than vaccination. water threaten the health of mil- We have eradicated smallpox, we lions of people around the are close to wiping polio off the world. surface of the earth, and deadly dis- He also said the webinar high- eases like measles have lost their lighted how “vaccine hesitancy” frightening appearance.” has a variety of motivations and Yet, he said, with the COVID-19 that many of those reasons vaccine “10 countries in the world among historically disadvantaged July 9, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 5 Dolan: Religious Freedom is a Human Right and ‘Essential’ to Human Dignity

By Ann Carey, Catholic News the Narrative.” the public square. Catholic spokesperson. Gretchen Service First, he said that we advocate Panelists of various faiths Crowe, editorial director for Our SOUTH BEND, Ind. (CNS) — for religious freedom not primarily who spoke at the conference Sunday Visitor periodicals, ex- The University of Notre Dame because we are believers, but be- indicated no disagreements with plained that the Catholic press observed the conclusion of Reli- cause we are “Americans, patriots, Cardinal Dolan’s assessment, seeks to form and inform its readers gious Freedom Week in the U.S. rational human beings.” Religious and in fact stressed the necessity to advance the mission of the with a Religious Liberty Summit freedom is a fact of the American for all people of faith to work to- church. That can include filling in June 28-29 that invited ecumen- experiment that has been cher- gether to defend and promote reli- gaps, correcting misinformation ical leaders and scholars from ished and defended by people of all gious liberty in this country and from the secular media and provid- around the nation to discuss the faiths. abroad. ing clarity on significant issues, she various challenges to religious lib- Second, religious liberty is not a In a panel on “Overcoming said. erty. conservative issue, but historically Polarization of Religious Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Religious Freedom Week considered part of a movement Liberty,” Asma Uddin, a Muslim Wayne-South Bend, who is a is observed June 22 to June 29 that is “progressive and reform- attorney and scholar, said that member of the bishops’ religious each year. The annual observance, ing.” Cardinal Dolan, who has a people of various faiths have to liberty committee, welcomed par- sponsored by the U.S. Con- doctorate in American church his - stop berating each other if be- ticipants to the diocese and praised ference of Catholic Bishops, al- tory, observed that freedom of reli- lievers are to move forward in ob- the Notre Dame Law School for es- ways begins on the feast of gion is “the first line of defense taining and preserving religious tablishing the Religious Liberty two English martyrs who fought of/and protection of all human freedom. Initiative. religious persecution, Sts. rights.” The author of “The Politics That initiative, begun by Thomas More and John Fisher, Further, religious liberty has of Vulnerability: How to Heal Dean G. Marcus Cole of the and ends with the feast of been “the driving force of almost Muslim-Christian Relations in a law school, will assemble interna- two apostles martyred in Rome, every enlightening, unshackling, Post-Christian America” (Pegasus tional scholars to study the Sts. Peter and Paul. noble cause in American history,” Books, 2021), Uddin said issue, train law students to defend Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan he said, including movements such that people will feel less threat- religious freedom by pursuing of New York, chairman of the as abolition of slavery and the cam- ened if we stop emphasizing claims in the courts, and organize U.S. bishops’ Committee for Reli- paigns for voting rights and civil our differences and focus on events like the June summit. Two gious Liberty, set the tone for rights. our common status as human be- future summits are planned for the Notre Dame conference in Third, “religious freedom is en- ings. Rome in 2022 and Jerusalem in his keynote address, observing shrined not to protect the govern- A panel on “International 2023. that religious freedom is a human ment from religion, but religion Threats to Religious Liberty” fea- Bishop Rhoades told the right, “essential to the dignity from the government,” Cardinal tured international speakers, in- conference that not only was the of the human person and the Dolan explained. cluding a representative of the initiative a great service to the flourishing of all that is noble in The various religious groups Aid to the Church in Need, Catholic Church and to all com- us.” who first settled in this country did Marcela Szymanski. She reported munities of faith, but also a service He noted that defending not want special treatment from that 62 countries present a danger to our nation at a time when religious freedom used to be the government, but rather just to their citizens when it comes to not just freedom to worship is “a nonconfrontational no- wanted to be left alone to practice religious liberty, even though most threatened, but so too is the free- brainer,” as American as “mom, their faith, worship in their tradi- of those countries have signed the dom to live out our faith and bear apple pie, the flag and Knute tion and follow their consciences International Treaty on Human witness to its moral truths in Rockne.” Now, he continued, in the public square. Thus, freedom Rights. social services, schools and other defense of religious liberty has for religion became a keystone in Suppressing religious free- institutions that serve the common become “caricatured” as an the country’s founding doc - dom is always part of a “power- good. “oppressive, partisan, unenlight- uments. grabbing strategy” with no con- “Religious freedom allows ened, right-wing crusade,” even Fourth, throughout most of sequences to the perpetrators, she the church and all religious considered by some to be discrim- our history, American culture said. communities to live out their ination. welcomed religious voices in A panel on “Religious Liberty faith in public and to serve This false narrative must be cor- the public square, Cardinal Dolan and the Press” included representa- the good of all,” Bishop Rhoades rected, Cardinal Dolan stressed, said. Then the culture moved to tives of the secular media and one said. and he proceeded to do so by neutrality before arriving at the discussing the concept of religious present moment, in which be- freedom enshrined in the founding lievers face “downright antago- documents of the United States. nism,” he said, and the message He made four major points in that we must leave our con- his keynote, titled “Correcting science behind when we enter

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By Colleen Rowan said, “probably because my Michael Owens, and Tony tage of folks’ desire to re- HUNTINGTON—On stepfather Mike is himself a Barber. enter community,” Budd July 17, a St. Joseph Prayer master carpenter. A pillar is “Danny is donating the said, “this breakfast (which Breakfast will be held in something that holds the food and Tony is contrib- is open to both men and Huntington with hopes of roof up in a house, prevent- uting to materials,” Budd women) is hopefully the many more to come. ing its collapse; it must be said. They will be cooking first of many community Organizers said the strong to bear all the a hearty breakfast for be- meals we’ll be sharing to- gathering will be “a hearty weight. But it would also tween 25 to 40 people. The gether here in Hunting- breakfast and opportunity never be able to fulfill its men were part of the ton.” for fellowship” right after function if it were not on a Christ Renews His Parish The prayer breakfast the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Jo- strong foundation (cf Mat- program at St. Joseph more also is being held ap- seph Parish in Huntington. thew 7:24-29). Therefore, than 20 years ago, and propriately in the Year of The gathering will be held St. Joseph represents the have ever since been fast St. Joseph, which began from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m man’s duty both to be friends, Budd said. For in the diocese on March at the Knights of Columbus strong for his family and many years they organized 19, the Solemnity of Hall, which is located ac- his friends and his commu- and cooked men’s break- St. Joseph. ross the street from the nity while also relying fasts and men’s dinners to Budd currently attends Seminarian Ryan Budd church. completely on Jesus Christ, promote authentic, Chris- Mount St. Mary’s Semi- An added treat will be without whom we can do tian male friendships nary in Emmitsburg, Md., “He’s a phenomenal the featured speaker, Dio- nothing (John 15:5).” within the parish and, as and will be serving at St. Jo- mentor, and I am very cese of Wheeling-Char- Budd, who is currently people are returning to seph Parish at least through blessed,” Budd said. leston seminarian Ryan assigned to St. Joseph in-person Mass and gather - December, he said. He is Those interested in Budd, who will present a Parish, said the prayer ings in their parishes, this enjoying his time at the attending the prayer talk on “St. Joseph, Pillar of breakfast is an initiative seemed like the perfect parish and with the breakfast must RSVP to Families. spearheaded by St. Joseph’s time to begin the St. Joseph pastor, Msgr. Dean Borg- Budd by July 12 e-mail to “That is my favorite title parishioners Danny Vance, Prayer Breakfast. meyer, V.F., from whom he rbudd@stjoeshuntington. of his in the Litany,” Budd Dick Simmons, Jim Jeffreys, “Hoping to take advan- is learning a lot. org. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Award-Winning Rose USA Helps in Disaster Recovery Window Afghan Raffle Effort in Southern West Virginia Will Help Fund Paving of Parish Parking Lot WEST VIRGINIA—West Virginia the local emergency management per- has secured federal funding in response sonnel has allowed us to quickly formu- to the severe weather experienced in the late a plan to bring much needed assis- southern region earlier this year. Gov. tance to the region,” said Kevin Peach, Jim Justice requested a federal disaster COO of the Disaster Services Corporation declaration from President Joe Biden on - Society of St. Vincent de Paul and April 30 and it was granted on Friday, member of the Board of Directors of WV May 21. VOAD. “Our partnership with WV VOAD Boone, Cabell, Kanawha, Lincoln, provides West Virginians in need with Logan, Mingo, and Wayne counties were critical services that occur after a major hit with heavy rainfall in late February disaster, such as the floods that happened and early March which caused flooding, earlier this year,” said Peach. power outages, and hazardous road con- Individuals or organizations inter- ditions. An ice storm that had occurred ested in providing a monetary do- earlier in February compounded the nation to support WV VOAD’s Disaster storm damage. event relief services, should visit “We are pleased to partner with the https://www.wvvoad.org/donate. Disaster Services Corporation - Society of The Disaster Services Corporation - Courtesy Photo St. Vincent de Paul USA to bring much Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA is a Pictured is the award-winning Rose Window Afghan, hand-crafted needed relief to disaster victims in this re- Catholic lay organization and non-profit by parishioner Norma Harlan. gion,” said Jenny Gannaway, executive that provides person-to-person recovery director of West Virginia VOAD (Volun- services to families impacted by man- CHESTER—The Sacred Heart Ladies Guild is raffling off an tary Organizations Active in Disaster). made and natural disasters across the award-winning Rose Window Afghan, hand-crafted by parish- “Without the assistance of member or- United States and U.S. territories. The So- ioner Norma Harlan. Proceeds will be used to help fund the ganizations like Disaster Services Corpo- ciety of St. Vincent de Paul Disaster Serv- paving of the parish’s new parking lot. ration - Society of St. Vincent de Paul and ices is a founding member of the Na- The afghan is 9 feet in diameter. Harlan wanted to donate local emergency response organizations, tional Voluntary Organizations Active in the afghan for the raffle. thousands of disaster victims in West Vir- Disaster (NVOAD) as well as a member of The drawing will be Sunday, Aug. 15, at noon. The cost of ginia would not receive the assistance West Virginia VOAD and its Disaster the tickets is $1 for one ticket and $5 for six tickets. Members necessary to start rebuilding their lives,” Services Corporation provides relief and of the Ladies Guild will be selling tickets on the first and third she continued. recovery to disaster survivors across the weekend of each month after Mass. Tickets can also be pur- “The collaboration between the Dis- United States and American Territories. chased at the parish office during office hours. aster Services Corporation - Society of St. For more information, contact Peach For more information, call (304) 387-3760 or the parish Vincent de Paul, WV VOAD, FEMA, and at [email protected]. office at (304) 387-0198.

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CHARLESTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES CENTRAL CATHOLIC www.charlestoncatholic-crw.org www. stfrancismorgantown.com WV MADONNA HIGH SCHOOL SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL www.weirtonmadonna.org CATHOLIC www.sdfsbeckley.org SCHOOLS NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL www.notredamewv.org MISSION www.sfswv.com STATEMENT PARKERSBURG CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SAINT JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL www.parkersburgcatholic.com The Catholic school www.stjosephgs.org communities of ST JOSEPH CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL the Diocese of www.stjosephhs.org www.sjswv.org Wheeling-Charleston

ph the W se o o r J k SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER GRADE SCHOOL CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL are committed to . e t r S www.corpuschristiwheeling.com EST. 1958 www.weirtonstjoseph.net providing quality C a l th oo olic Sch education in the FAIRMONT CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL SAINT MARY’S CENTRAL SCHOOL Catholic tradition www.fairmontcatholic.com www.stmaryswv.org for all students OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH SCHOOL in a nurturing, SAINT MICHAEL PARISH SCHOOL www.olofps.org Christ-centered www.stmikesparishschool.org

OUR LADY OF PEACE SCHOOL environment. We SAINT PATRICK SCHOOL www.olpschool.org accompany families www.stpatswv.org in challenging SAINT PAUL SCHOOL PARKERSBURG CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL children to recognize, www.pceswv.org www.weirtonstpauls.org develop and share

SACRED HEART GRADE SCHOOL their God-given gifts SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH SCHOOL www.shgs.us and talents. www.stvincentschool.org

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WV CATHOLIC SCHOOLS VISIT US AT WWW.WVCATHOLICSCHOOLS.ORG 8 The Catholic Spirit July 9, 2021

Kids Enjoy Summer Fun, Grow in Catholic Faith at Camp Carlo

ids are enjoying summer fun while growing in Ktheir Catholic faith at Camp Carlo in Huttonsville this summer. On this page are images of their time at the camp. This week, July 11-17, the camp will welcome rising freshmen to seniors in high school. The following week, July 18-24, the camp has a “catch all week” for kids in third to 12th grade (camp is full). Rates have been reduced to $100. For more information, visit campcarlowv.org. Courtesy Photos July 9, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 9

A Visit with Catholic School Leadership in Fairmont

Courtesy Photo Bishop Mark Brennan is pictured with the leadership of Fairmont Catholic Grade School. Next to the bishop are Father Joseph M. Konikattil, designated pastor of the school, and Principal Diane Burnside. Also pictured are Joyce Evans, director of Curriculum and Instruction, and her husband Donnie Evans, at left; and Tom Mainella, a member of school advisory council, and Maika Merriman, PTO president, at right.

CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE Rosary to Our Lady of Fatima Fall 2021 to be Held in Nutter Fort Park Bishop Mark E. Brennan, Celebrant CLARKSBURG—Make a sacrifice to Our Lady of Fatima by joining in praying the Rosary on Tuesday, July 13 at noon at Nutter Fort Park, Clarksburg. All are invited to join. “Don’t miss the op- Sunday, August 29, 2021: Sacred Heart Parish, Bluefield, 9:00 portunity,” organizers said. a.m.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Stone- wood, 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, September 19, 2021: Ascension Parish, Hurricane, 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 24, 2021: St. Thomas Parish, Gassaway, 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, October 30, 2021: St. Patrick Parish, Mannington, 6:00 p.m. SERVING THE DIOCESE OF Sunday, November 7, 2021: Immaculate Conception Parish, Fair- WHEELING-CHARLESTON’S PARISHES mont, 11:00 a.m. AND SCHOOLS FOR OVER 25 YEARS Wednesday, November 10, 2021: Combined Confirmation: Holy Re- deemer Parish, Spencer, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Mission, Elizabeth; at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Mission, 5:00 p.m. DWC PARISHIONERS VICTOR GRECO, JULIE DOERR AND ALEXIS BEHRENS

Saturday, November 20, 2021: St. Francis Xavier Parish, Parkersburg, 5:00 p.m. VISIT US @ MILLSGROUPONLINE.COM 10 The Catholic Spirit July 9, 2021

Wheeling University W.Va. Institute for Spirituality Presents Recognized as Best Small ‘The Wisdom Jesus’ Zoom Book Study CHARLESTON—“The Wisdom Jesus” guide to Jesus’ vision and innovative, scrip- College in West Virginia Book Study is a six-week guided book study tural-based ideas about how we might re- via Zoom. spond to Paul’s exhortation (Phil. 2:5) to put “You are invited to participate in a guided on the mind of Christ.” by AcademicInfluence.com book group exploring The Wisdom Jesus by Those interested in participating may Cynthia Bourgeault (available through any register at http://wvis.org/whats-happen- WHEELING—AcademicInfluence.com identified 20 bookseller),” organizers said. “Our initial ing-at-wvis/. institutions of higher education in West Virginia, with 13 meeting will be held on Monday, July 12. We Each group is limited to seven members, meeting the service’s criteria. Wheeling University was will then begin our study of the book for the so participants are encouraged to register scored the eighth best overall in West Virginia Best Col- next six weeks (seven meetings total) with as soon as possible. In addition to Eventbrite leges ranking, and it received high ratings in four other our final meeting on August 23.” confirmation, McMahon will email partici- categories. Two book groups are available, both pants additional details including the link “Ranking services continue to acknowledge the high groups will meet via Zoom on Mondays with for Zoom. quality, faith-based, liberal arts education we provide stu- one from noon to 1 p.m. and the other from The Donation for this program is $60 dents who attend Wheeling University. Since our found- 5:30-6:30 p.m. (both Eastern). This program (plus the cost of the book). Participants can ing in 1954, this university has remained true to its core is sponsored by WVIS and will be led by Jerry pay by credit card or check. Please note - principles – to educate young men and women to be McMahon. sending a check does not guarantee a place leaders and servants in their communities. I am proud “In The Wisdom Jesus, Bourgeault sug- in the group – one must register online. If that AcademicInfluence.com recognizes that our faculty gests that if you put aside what you think you paying by check, please make check payable are teaching our students to excel in their given major, know about Jesus and approach the Gospels to WVIS and mail to 1601 Virginia Street while instilling in each student they have a responsibility as though for the first time, something re- East, Charleston, WV 25311. to serve others,” said Ginny R. Favede, president of Wheel- markable happens: Jesus emerges as a The registration deadline is today, July 9. ing University. teacher of the transformation of conscious- This program will be held via Zoom – link Unlike other ranking services, AcademicInfluence.com ness rather than a purveyor of doctrine, in- will be provided after one registers. determines its rankings through the people affiliated with viting us to follow his path of self-emptying For more information about the program the institution based on a “concentrated influence.” The love,” organizers said. “Each chapter of the or with questions, contact McMahon at concentrated influence takes the combined influence book builds a thoughtful and insightful [email protected]. score of a university’s top academic influencers, including faculty and alumni, and divides the score by the school’s total number of undergraduates. Using concentrated influence as the determining factor, small and mid-sized schools have an opportunity to shine by taking away the size advantage of larger universities. The ranking service also named Wheeling University Your gift to the the third best West Virginia Christian College. The Best Christian Colleges must offer four-year undergraduate degrees, as well as must self-identify as Christian, are fully accredited, must offer a broad range of bachelor degree programs, and have a graduation rate greater than 30 percent. “As the only campus-based Catholic university in the state, this institution continues to instill in all its students the Ignatian values and traditions thanks to the support of assists Catholic Charities West Virginia our Jesuit community. Wheeling University was founded in 1954 to provide the men and women of Appalachia an affordable, Catholic education. Sixty-six years later, this university continues to be recognized for remaining true to those core values,” Favede added. Wheeling also was rated the third best West Virginia Private College. To be placed in this category, colleges and universities must by a private, non-profit institution, be fully accredited, offer a broad range of bachelor’s degrees and have a graduation rate greater than 30 percent. Finally, Wheeling University was selected the sixth best West Virginia Liberal Arts College and Best Small College. “Academic Influence’s approach highlights undergraduate colleges and universities based truly for rank of excel- lence, regardless of the size of the institution. As a small university, Wheeling prides itself on providing its students an excellent education, and this ranking shows we DONATE TODAY AT DWC.ORG/CSA. are meeting that goal,” Favede added. To read more about Wheeling’s ranking go to the Aca- Your gift will support work with vulnerable seniors, demicInfluence.com website. immigrant and refugee families, emergency services such as food, rent and utilities, and guidance to help people improve their family circumstances. July 9, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 11

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Helping Vulnerable Individuals Reconnect with Their Community

By Trina Bartlett, CCWVa her Medicare. Eastern Regional Director; The community responded to and Siobhán Bertone, CCWVa an appeal for clothes, food and Program Assistant other items, and Catholic Char- In December, Catholic Char- ities received numerous donations ities West Virginia Martinsburg to help Ann. Catholic Charities Program Assistant Siobhán Ber- also received Ann’s mail, as she tone received a letter in the mail had no other address. from an inmate at the Eastern Re- Currently, Ann is staying in a gional Jail (ERJ). “Ann,” who is hotel while the West Virginia Co- nearly 70, had been incarcerated alition for the Homeless finds for 14 months, and her release date housing that is more permanent was quickly approaching. She had for her. In the meantime, Siobhán no family or friends nearby, no- continues to work with Ann to en- where to go, no winter clothes to sure that her basic needs are wear, no ID, no money, and several met. serious medical issues. “Catholic Charities has been a Siobhán requested assistance Godsend, and they’ve really from several Catholic Charities’ helped me get on my feet and get partners through the Eastern Pan- things together,” said Ann. “Be- handle Reentry Council, and they cause on my own, I was going no- answered her call to help assist the where. They’ve given me direc- new mutual client. Everyone tion, helped me get my food signed consent forms, and the stamps, health care, insurance, partners met with Ann, via Zoom, medications, my check. If anyone the following week. The meeting has a chance to connect with them provided Ann with an opportunity who needs help, please do.” to express what she would need This story is about a commu- upon release, and each partner nity coming together to help one agency agreed to take specific person. For our team at Catholic pieces. This included completing Charities, this work provides us applications for Medicaid and with an opportunity to live the Medicare, applying for a new so- principles of Catholic Social cial security card, and taking steps Teaching while providing profes- to obtain identification. sional services to those who are so Siobhán helped with the social often unseen. security card application and ap- To learn more about Catholic plied for a new birth certificate on Charities West Virginia, visit Ann’s behalf, something Catholic www.CatholicCharitiesWV.org. Charities does and pays for on a The Mission of Catholic Char- regular basis. Siobhán also worked ities West Virginia: Guided by with the medical staff at ERJ to en- God’s love, Catholic Charities col- sure that Ann would have a laborates with community part- month’s supply of her needed ners, parishes and families to pro- medication and made a health care vide caring and compassionate appointment for Ann. She worked services to people in need and Courtesy Photo with DHHR to secure Ann’s food work toward lasting and meaning- Ann said Catholic Charities “has been a Godsend” as she reintegrates into society stamps and to address issues with ful change. after her incarceration. 12 The Catholic Spirit En Español July 9, 2021 Vaticano, Asociaciones Médicas Buscan Formas de Promover la Vacunación

Por Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service los 3 mil millones de dosis administradas hasta anza a personas que han tenido que lidiar con la CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS)—El des- ahora". victimización sistémica por parte de los países cubrimiento de las vacunas es "uno de los may- Mientras que las personas en las naciones que generalmente son los productores de vacu- ores logros de la medicina moderna", pero la co- más pobres, especialmente pidiendo por sus nas". munidad mundial enfrenta al doble desafío de miembros ancianos y con problemas inmunoló- Muchas acciones del pasado ahora están te- darles a todos acceso y superar la indecisión de gicos, "claman por ayuda y piden vacunas", dijo niendo consecuencias en estos países, dijo. En personas de vacunarse, especialmente cuando Montgomery, en otras partes del mundo "vemos respuesta, "un esfuerzo único no es suficiente. escuchan información falsa, dijeron la Pontifi- renuencia a vacunarse y oposición a la vacuna- Para generar una confianza real, necesitamos cia Academia para la Vida y la Asociación Méd- ción en general, sin ninguna evidencia cientí- políticas que incluyan una visión integral del ica Mundial. fica". desarrollo y relaciones internacionales más jus- La academia y la asociación de grupos méd- "Debido a que tenemos tanto éxito en la pre- tas". icos habían estado planeando una importante vención de enfermedades, la gente se olvida de Cuando se le preguntó sobre el uso del tér- conferencia sobre vacunación en general la aterradora visión de un gran número de per- mino peyorativo "anti-vacuna", Montgomery cuando llegó la pandemia de COVID-19. Si bien sonas que mueren en situaciones endémicas o dijo que al promover las vacunas, existe una dif- la conferencia puede tener lugar en el futuro, la pandémicas", dijo. "Esto nos coloca en una po- erencia obvia entre una persona que tiene una Academia Pontificia para la Vida, la Asociación sición muy cínica: mientras que a un niño en un posición "ideológica" firme contra la vacuna- Médica Mundial y la Asociación Médica Ale- país en desarrollo se le niega una vida más se- ción y una persona que es "renuente a las vacu- mana realizaron un seminario web en línea el 1 gura o incluso la supervivencia porque su na- nas" y se podría mostrar más información y es- de julio para analizar específicamente las vacu- ción o su familia no pueden pagar las vacunas, tímulo. nas contra el COVID-19. también hay un niño en un país próspero al que En respuesta a preguntas sobre las conex- Al final de la reunión, los grupos pidieron a se le niega la vida por la ignorancia o desconoci- iones de la vacuna COVID-19 con el aborto, el los gobiernos, las empresas farmacéuticas, los miento por parte de sus padres". arzobispo Paglia repitió la respuesta de la Con- grupos religiosos y otros, que trabajen juntos El arzobispo Vincenzo Paglia, presidente de gregación para la Doctrina de la Fe, que instó a para "garantizar un acceso mundial equitativo a la academia, dijo a los reporteros en una confer- los católicos a presionar a las compañías farma- las vacunas, que es un requisito previo clave encia de prensa en el Vaticano que incluso con céuticas para que dejen de usar células derivadas para una campaña mundial de vacunación ex- el enfoque en poner fin a la pandemia de coro- de fetos abortados hace décadas para fabricar o itosa, y para hacer frente a las dudas sobre las va- navirus, "debemos evitar que la pandemia de probar vacunas, pero también dijo que cuando cunas mediante enviar un mensaje claro sobre la COVID-19 atraiga toda la atención hasta un no se dispone de otras vacunas eficaces, "el uso seguridad y la necesidad de las vacunas y con- punto en el que parece, aunque con razones vá- de tales vacunas no constituye una cooperación trarrestar los mitos y la desinformación sobre las lidas, como la más urgente". formal con el aborto del que derivan las células vacunas". "No debemos olvidar, por ejemplo, que la utilizadas en la producción de las vacunas". El doctor Frank Ulrich Montgomery, pres- malaria y la tuberculosis cobran muchas más Presionado por un periodista sobre la obliga- idente del consejo de la Asociación Médica víctimas en África que el COVID-19", dijo, ni ción de vacunarse, el arzobispo Paglia dijo que Mundial, dijo a los periodistas el 2 de julio: que la falta de necesidades básicas como el sa- nunca planteó la cuestión en términos de obli- "Probablemente no haya otro invento en la neamiento y el agua potable amenazan la salud gación, sino de "responsabilidad", porque la medicina que haya salvado más vidas y preve- de millones de personas en todo el mundo. gente debe darse cuenta de que rechazar una va- nido más sufrimiento que la vacunación. También dijo que el webinar destacó cómo la cuna no solo pone en riesgo su salud, sino tam- Hemos erradicado la viruela, estamos cerca a eli- resistencia a las vacunas tiene una variedad de bién la salud de personas en su alrededor que, minar la poliomielitis de la superficie de la motivaciones y que muchas de esas razones por razones médicas, no pueden ser vacunados. tierra, y enfermedades mortales como el entre las comunidades históricamente desfa- El arzobispo calificó de "individualismo ex- sarampión han perdido su apariencia aterra- vorecidas son válidas. agerado" una actitud que insiste en los derechos dora". "De hecho", dijo el arzobispo, "las vacunas personales de una persona sin tomar en cuenta Sin embargo, dijo, con la vacuna COVID-19 tienen una historia que está marcada por la in- el impacto de ese comportamiento en los "10 países en el mundo han recibido el 80% de justicia y la opresión. Es difícil pedir la confi- demás.

Para denunciar presuntos casos de abuso sexual de ninos: Ambiente Seguro de la Diocesis al 304.230.1504. Tambien puede lla- La Diocesis de Wheeling-Charleston alienta a informar ante las auto- mar a la linea directa de abuso sexual de la Diocesis al 833.230.5656. ridades civiles ante todo si se ha cometido un delito. Tambien alenta- Los formularios de queja estan disponibles en linea en www.dwc.org, mos a utilizar www.report bishopabuse.org para hacer un informe haga clic en "Diocesis" en la barra de menu, luego en "Oficinas", luego sobre cualquier obispo en los EE. UU. Si tiene motivos para creer que en "Ambiente seguro", luego "Descargar archivos y formularios". El for- un obispo ha cometido una conducta sexual inapropiada, mulario se titula "Formulario de queja para denuncias de abuso sexual comuniquese con las autoridades civiles de la jurisdiccion correspon- de menores". El formulario se puede devolver por correo de EE. UU. A: diente y visite www.reportbishopabuse.org. Office of Safe Environment, Diocesis de Wheeling-Charleston, PO Box Para informar a las autoridades civiles: comuniquese con la 230, Wheeling WV 26003. policia local; los numeros variaran segun su ubicacion. Si cree que al- Para informar al Coordinador de Asistencia a Victimas de guien esta en peligro inmediato, llame al 911. Para informar la Diocesis: llame a la Dra. Patricia Bailey al 304.242.6988. confidencialmente cualquier incidencia de sospecha de abuso o negli- Ademas de los metodos enumerados anteriormente para denunciar gencia infantil, incluido el abuso sexual, comuniquese con la Oficina el abuso sexual, la Diocesis tambien se ha asociado con Navex Global de Servicios de Proteccion Infantil de Ninos y Familias de West para ofrecer la plataforma EthicsPoint para informar otras inquietudes Virginia llamando a la linea directa de abuso infantil al 800.352. 6513. adicionales, como sospecha de mala conducta financiera, profesional Puede informar anonimamente a esta linea directa si lo y personal de un sacerdote, diacono, religioso, o empleado laico de la prefiere. Diocesis o cualquier parroquia o escuela catolica en West Virginia. Se Para informar a las autoridades diocesanas: La diocesis puede acceder a la plataforma EthicsPoint a traves de www.dwc.org, en alienta a informar a las autoridades civiles apropiadas, ante todo, si se “Rendicion de cuentas”, luego “Informar mala conducta” o llamando ha cometido un delito. La diocesis tambien alienta a informar a las al 844.723.8381. EthicsPoint es un sistema de informes de terceros que autoridades eclesiasticas apropiadas. Para reportar casos sospechosos informa a las autoridades civiles cuando corresponda y a las autori- de abuso sexual de ninos por parte del personal de la Diocesis de dades diocesanas, y la identidad de la persona que informa esta prote- Wheeling-Charleston a la Diocesis, comuniquese con uno de los sigui- gida. Enlaces e informacion: Departamento de Salud y Recursos Hu- entes designados al 1.888.434.6237 o 304.233.0880: Sr. Bryan Minor, manos de WV: https://www.wvdhhr.org/report.asp. Policia Estatal de ext. 263; Sr. Tim Bishop, ext. 353; o Muy Reverendo Dennis Virginia Occidental, Unidad de Crimenes contra Ninos: 304-293- Schuelkens, Jr., V.E., ext. 270. Tambien puede llamar a la Oficina de 6400. July 9, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 13

Obituary—Sister Dolores Marie Schmidt, OSF (formerly Sister M. Constance) Job Opening Sister Dolores Marie Schmidt, Mater Dei High School, New OSF (formerly Sister M. Con- Monmouth (1985-1990). Outreach Worker; stance) was born April 11, 1925 Besides teaching, Sister Do- in Buffalo, N.Y. She was the lores Marie was Coordinator at daughter of the late Charles the Stella Niagara Health Center Northern Region - and Amelia (Kauer) Schmidt. (Hofling Hall) from 1980-1981. Sister Dolores Marie died on July She served as treasurer at Sacred CCNC 4, 2021 at Niagara Hospice Heart Academy, Buffalo, N.Y. House, Lockport, N.Y., at the age (1981-1982), as building coordi- of 96. nator (1990-2000), and as assis- Sister Dolores Marie entered tant finance officer (2003). She At Catholic Charities West Virginia the Sisters of St. Francis at Stella also served in the cafeteria at (CCWVa), we have a culture deeply Niagara September 14, 1941 and Daemen College, Amherst, N.Y. was professed August 18, 1943 from 2000-2003. rooted in Catholic social teaching and She received her Bachelor’s degree from Ca- Before moving to the Stella Niagara Health respect all Catholic beliefs and prac- nisius College, Buffalo, N.Y., in 1954; and her Center on June 30, 2021, Sister Dolores Marie tices. Master’s degree from the University of Notre resided with the San Damiano Community, Outreach Worker; Northern Re- Dame in 1958. Amherst, N.Y., while continuing to volunteer gion - CCNC Sister Dolores Marie’s principal ministry was at Sacred Heart Academy. This position is responsible education. She served in New York at St. Bene- Sister Dolores Marie is survived by her sister, for representing the agency in assist- dict and St. Lawrence Schools, Buffalo (1946- Marjorie Lester, as well as many devoted nieces ing the economically disadvantag- 1949); Bishop McMahon High School, Buffalo and nephews, as well as her Sisters in the Stella (1974-1980 & 1982-1985); in Ohio at Rosary Niagara Community. ed and others seeking needed High School, Columbus (1949-1950 & 1955- She was predeceased by three brothers, services. 1959) and St. Francis de Sales High School, Co- Charles, James and George. This is a full-time Temporary posi- lumbus (1971-1974); in West Virginia at Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, tion through December 30, 2021 Charleston Catholic High School (1950-1955, July 8. (non-exempt), located at Catholic 1959-1970 & 1970-1971); and in New Jersey at Interment was at Stella Niagara Cemetery. Charities Nutritional Center, Wheel- ing, WV. · Essential Job Duties Completes emergency assistance “How much do you love me?” applications in Wheeling office; screening for and enrolling eligible clients for state and federal benefits; JOIN THE STATE-WIDE accepts and makes referrals to and from other organizations; maintains client and other records as required; maintains documentation of all FAMILY FOR requests for assistance; contacts appropriate utility companies, phar- macies, landlords, etc.; maintains a log of donations and volunteers. · Qualifications RE- High School or equivalent, plus sufficient experience in the social service field; Bachelor’s degree pre- A Re-Boot and Renewal of TEC in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. ferred; ability to work with economically disadvantaged clientele with SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021 compassion, understanding and a positive attitude; ability to use Micro- am pm soft office programs, including Word, 10:00 - 5:00 Excel, and Outlook; must have trans- Saint John XXIII Pastoral Center, Charleston, WV portation to travel as needed; ability to work collaboratively in a team en- Schedule includes: vironment; work in a faith-based set- ting and be supportive of Catholic so- • Keynote speaker Todd Faller cial teachings. • Mass with Bishop Mark E. Brennan · How to Apply • Breakout sessions Please email resume, cover letter, and three professional • Reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances references by July 21, 2021 to: • Opportunity to get more involved with TEC WV [email protected] • Making new friends Application materials can also be delivered to: • Lunch Mark Phillips; Northern Regional Please visit dwc.org/tec-reunion to register. Director Catholic Charities WV 2000 Main Street Wheeling, WV 26003 The “Fourth Day” of TEC Never Ends! 14 The Catholic Spirit July 9, 2021

Executive Director of Department Child Care Resource Center, Wheeling of Social Ministry Opening Early Childhood Specialist Needed

At Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa), we have a cul- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston is seeking to hire an Executive Director of Department of Social Ministry. ture deeply rooted in Catholic social teaching and respect all The Executive Director is responsible for serving as a catalyst Catholic beliefs and practices. and ongoing resource to the Bishop, diocesan staff, pastors and This is a full-time, non-exempt position and is located in parishes in developing and maintaining effort which link direct Wheeling, WV service, advocacy, action and empowerment toward concerns of The his position is responsible for providing professional local and global justice, respect for all human life and environmen- development on Core Knowledge/Core Competency areas tal concerns. and the WV Early Learning Standards Framework through a This person also provides leadership, vision and advocacy for variety of methods including, but not limited to, the development and implementation of a strategic plan for coaching/mentoring group or individual sessions, problem- Prison, Hispanic ministries and other immigrant groups. solving, follow-up through materials and coaching to other Qualification requirements include a Bachelor’s degree professional development opportunities, and provision of ma- (Master’s preferred), 2-5 years experience in parish Social Ministry, terials and resources to support developmentally appropriate extensive knowledge of Catholic Social Teachings, working knowl- practice. edge of the operation of the Catholic Church, self-motivated, abil- · Essential Job Duties ity to work in a team environment. Work collaboratively in a team environment as well as inde- Please submit resume, references and cover letter to: Human Re- pendently; develop and conduct professional development sources Office, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, 1311 Byron trainings relevant to the needs of the child care providers in Re- Street, PO Box 230, Wheeling, WV 26003 gion I; develop technical assistance materials for child care pro- Position will stay open until filled. viders related to early childhood development · Qualifications Must have at a minimum, current WV STARS credential and meet the qualifications to be at least an affiliate trainer through the West Virginia Early Care and Education Professional Devel- Child Care Resource Center, Morgantown opment System. All newly hired early childhood specialists must meet one of the following: Preferred: Master’s degree in Administrative Assistant Needed early childhood, elementary education, special education, edu- cational psychology, or child development. Standard; A Bach- elor’s degree in early childhood, elementary education, special education, or child development. At Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa), we have a cul- Ability to work with persons from varied socio-economic ture deeply rooted in Catholic social teaching and respect all backgrounds; willingness to work with people of cultural, eth- Catholic beliefs and practices. nic and racial diversity; ability to maintain confidentiality; The Administrative Assistant is a full time position and is good written and oral communication skills; ability to work col- located in Morgantown, WV. This position is responsible laboratively in a team environment for providing information to clients and providers about · How to Apply the services we offer and otherwise relieving Director and Su- Please email resume, cover letter, and three professional ref- pervisor of clerical duties and minor administrative business erences by July 12, 2021 to: [email protected] details. Application materials can also be delivered to: Essential Job Duties Brittany Lucci Maintain completed provider and client packets; maintain a Child Care Resource Center of Catholic Charities supply of materials and inventory needed for staff; maintain ac- 2000 Main Street curate mailing lists for providers, clients, community members, Wheeling, WV 26003 etc.; assist individuals seeking to become providers in receiving information needed to enroll; assist clients seeking child care referrals; liaison with DHHR monitor staff in regards to poten- tial providers. Qualifications Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or GED, minimum of one (1) year experience in a secretarial position, Elementary School Teacher Sought ability to follow directions and work well with others, ability to prioritize and multitask, knowledge of office equipment and understanding of sound basic office procedures including com- St. Joseph School, Martinsburg puters and programs, good typing and editing skills, able to work with others of various socio-economic backgrounds, ability to maintain confidentiality, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team St. Joseph School in Martinsburg is seeking a certified ele- environment. mentary school teacher. We are blessed to have a high volume Please email resume, cover letter, and three professional ref- of students, so hiring another teacher will allow us to keep our erences by July 16, 2021 to: [email protected] class sizes small. Application materials can also be delivered to: If you are interested in working in a rewarding, faith-filled Brittany Lucci, Program Director environment, please email a résumé and cover letter to Princi- 965 Hartman Run Road, Suite 1103 pal Pat Blanc at [email protected]. Morgantown, WV 26505 July 9, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 15

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