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September 2015 l Volume 42 Issue 7 l A Publication of the Diocese of Owensboro l rcdok.org

New Union County school ‘special, holy’ On Sunday, August 9 Catholics from in and around Union County gathered Español Página 16 at John Paul II Catholic School in Morganfield to witness the blessing of the brand-new school. Page 29

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Youth Page 29

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Official newspaper of the Diocese of Owensboro Published monthly, 10 times a year at 600 Locust Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 Telephone l (270) 683-1545 Email l [email protected] Publisher l Bishop William F. Medley Interim Editor l Elizabeth Wong Barnstead Send change of address requests to [email protected] View current and archived issues at rcdok.org/ ministries/communications/complete_issues/ The Western Kentucky Catholic comes to your home as a direct use of your parish assessment dollars: “Those who exercise authority in the Church will take care to ensure that there is responsible exchange of freely held and expressed opinion among the People of God” - Pastoral Instruction of the Means of Social James Dennis becomes Communications, #116, Jan. 29, 1971. Opinions expressed in submitted columns and letters transitional deacon to the editor in The Western Kentucky Catholic may be edited for space, a lack of charity or a lack of Deacon James “Jamie” Dennis receives a hug from a clarity, and are not endorsed by the publisher or well-wisher after his transitional diaconate ordination editor. No submissions are guaranteed placement in on August 8 at his home parish of St. Joseph, The Western Kentucky Catholic. Leitchfield. Photo by Elizabeth Wong Barnstead Please politely indicate any factual errors in this Page 5 publication by emailing [email protected].

5 Features 6 Blessed Mother Parish hopes spirits come alive with guest speakers 8 Upcoming Events Scott Hahn, John Bergsma, Allison Gingras coming to Owensboro this fall 12 Around the Diocese 23 Junipero Serra: Missionary to America 15 Anniversaries 18th-century priest to be canonized Sept. 23 16 Español 26 Meet our seminarians 21 Opinion Seven men from diocese studying for priesthood this year 25 Vocations

31 Bishop Medley’s mother, Dorothy H. Medley, dies at 87 29 Youth Numerous bishops, priests, friends attend funeral 31 Obituaries FROM THE BISHOP’S OFFICE

A Word from Bishop Medley BISHOP MEDLEY’S CALENDAR l SEPTEMBER 2015 My dear people of God, This month the first American pope will visit the United States. Pope Fran- SEPT 1 9:00 a.m. l McRaith Catholic Center Staff Mass and Meeting cis was the archbishop of Buenos Aires in Argentina when he was chosen as the new Bishop of Rome in March of 2013. His election was historic in a church 6:00 p.m. l Mass, Owensboro West Deanery Faith SEPT 2 full of history. First pope from the Americas, he was also the first pope to come Formation Gathering – Precious Blood Parish from the southern hemisphere. 8:05 a.m. l School Mass – St. Joseph Catholic School, His visit will be marked by history. First of all, he comes to the U.S. by way SEPT 8 Bowling Green of Cuba, a nation long alienated from our own and where diplomatic relations have very recently been restored. He will meet with President Barack Obama 11:00 a.m. l Mass of the Holy Spirit, Opening Mass SEPT 10 at the White House. Previous popes have met with the U.S. president in the Brescia University White House, beginning with Pope John Paul II meeting with President Jimmy l Carter. The bishops of the U.S. will gather with Pope Francis for midday prayer SEPT 12 6:00 p.m. Mass – St. Anthony Parish, Grand Rivers at St. Matthew Cathedral. At the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception the SEPT 13 Mount St. Joseph Picnic – Maple Mount pope will preside at a Mass in which he will celebrate the canonization of St. 12:00-4:00 p.m. l Meeting, USCCB Committee on the Junipero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who founded the missions of Califor- SEPT 14 Protection of Children and Young People nia. I will be privileged to concelebrate this Mass. Pope Francis will address a joint session of Con- SEPT 16 8:30 a.m. l Diocesan Finance Committee Meeting – MCC gress. This is an historic first and there is much an- ticipation of the message the pope will deliver to our 9:00 a.m. l School Mass – St. John Paul II Catholic School, SEPT 17 nation in this setting. Morganfield From Washington the pope will make several stops in New York City, most notably address- SEPT 18 5:00 p.m. l VOCARE – Owensboro Convention Center ing the United Nations. Pope Francis and 4:00 p.m. l Mass, Middle School/Family Life Day – Gasper the 20th and 21st century popes who SEPT 19 have preceded him have been among River Catholic Camp the world’s most powerful voices for 2:00 p.m. l Diocesan Marriage Celebration – St. Stephen SEPT 20 peace and conciliation among na- Cathedral tions. His message here will be one 9:45 a.m. l Priest Personnel Board Meeting – MCC for the ages. SEPT 21 1:30 p.m. l Priests’ Council Meeting – MCC The pope then travels to Phila- delphia to participate in the World SEPT Pope Francis visit to the United States – Washington DC and 22-28 Philadelphia Meeting of Families. I will be partic- 6:00 p.m. l Mass, Central Deanery Faith Formation SEPT 30 Continues on page 4 Gathering – Sacred Heart Parish, Waverly

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A Word from Bishop Medley … poor and suffering still awaiting our kindness. Join for The Michigan Catholic, the newspaper of the Continued from page 3 me in prayer for Pope Francis and for the success of Archdiocese of Detroit. Her husband, Ian, is a his pilgrimage. teacher at Trinity High School in Whitesville. ipating in this gathering for several days. On Sun- Like most dioceses we are in the process of tak- day, September 27 the pope will meet with all the There have been several retirements and then ing a broader look at the many avenues of evan- bishops attending the conference. new additions to our diocesan staff this year. In gelization. Elizabeth will be an integral part of our The pope’s U.S. pilgrimage will conclude with particular I wish to welcome Elizabeth Wong Barn- self-examination. Welcome Elizabeth! a Mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and it stead whose presence is already seen in the pages of May God Bless You All! is expected that more than one million people will The Western Kentucky Catholic as of June of this be in attendance. year. With Mel Howard’s retirement she stepped in My prayer is that Pope Francis will speak as to see the paper continue as we evaluate our wider prophet to our richly blessed nation and its people. media efforts. I feel sure he will affirm the goodness and generos- Elizabeth comes to us as a 2013 graduate of Most Reverend William F. Medley ity of Americans, all the while reminding us of the Franciscan University. She has previously worked Diocese of Owensboro

Letter from the To submit stories and articles Deadline for submissions is the 15th of the month prior to the publishing month. The Editor: Your stories Western Kentucky Catholic will take reader-submitted content into consideration but no submissions are guaranteed placement, due to space restrictions.

Hello and a happy September 2015 to you all! Article guidelines: The Western Kentucky Catholic will consider your articles within a 500- For those who don’t know me, my name is Eliz- word limit pertaining to issues and events within our diocese. Please email your articles to abeth Wong Barnstead and I am interim editor [email protected] by the 15th of the month prior to the publishing month. of The Western Kentucky Catholic, the official Photo guidelines: The Western Kentucky Catholic will consider your high-resolution digital newspaper of the Diocese of Owensboro. photos showing special moments and memories from within our diocese. Photos must be a I’m fairly new to the area, having come to west- JPEG format (ending in “.jpg”) and sent via email. A description of the photo, date of photo, and name of photographer must be included. Please email your photos to wkc.editor@pas- ern Kentucky from my previous position as report- toral.org by the 15th of the month prior to the publishing month. er for The Michigan Catholic newspaper for the Archdiocese of Detroit, Michigan. When I was in college studying journalism our serving the Diocese of Owensboro – but I still I’m proud to say that I tasted my first burgoo and professor, Terry Mattingly, reminded us that “Ev- have a lot to learn about our local people and local barbeque within the early weeks of my arrival, and eryone in this city knows more stories than you Catholic Church. I am eager to get to know all of if food is any indicator, this is going to be a splendid do.” He was referring to the city of Washington, you, and to learn your stories. journey. D.C., where we were studying – but I believe this You’ll also notice that the WKC has a new look. Thanks for reading The Western Kentucky applies to any place you go. Do you like it? Dislike it? Please let us know your Catholic! ◆ I’ve been learning a lot in my few months of thoughts at [email protected].

4 The Western Kentucky Catholic FEATURES James Dennis becomes transitional deacon NEWS BRIEFS BY CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE

Vatican U.N. representative reports high interest in papal visit

Pope Francis waves as he arrives to attend an audience with some 9,000 altar servers in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Aug. 4. (CNS photo/Giampiero Sposito, Reuters)

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Requests for cop- ies of Pope Francis’ environmental encycli- Deacon James “Jamie” Dennis smiles with Bishop Medley as they and Fr. Larry McBride prepare the altar for the cal and the demand for tickets to see him Liturgy of the Eucharist at Deacon Dennis’ August 8 transitional diaconate ordination. Photo by Elizabeth Wong at the United Nations indicate enthusiasm Barnstead and expectations for Pope Francis’ visit are running high, said the Vatican representa- tive. Archbishop Bernardito Auza, head of BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, ordination of seminarian James “Jamie” Dennis at the Holy See’s permanent observer mission THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC St. Joseph Parish, Leitchfield. at the United Nations, told Vatican Radio: “There is so much interest. Everybody wants “I’ve thought a lot about that in the weeks since to see the pope, even from a distance. The Bishop William Medley recently encountered then,” said Bishop Medley. He said this encounter dream of so many is to have a selfie with the pope.” Pope Francis is scheduled to Bishop John McRaith while the two were grocery made him think about the “courage that it takes to address the U.N. General Assembly Sept. shopping at Kroger. even begin to answer the call to the diaconate, or 25. Archbishop Auza told the radio Aug. A young Kroger employee was helping Bishop the call to the priesthood, or the call to religious 13 that the release in June of Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si’,” increased interest McRaith with his groceries and Bishop McRaith life.” in the pope’s visit and increased the num- introduced Bishop Medley to him. Addressing Deacon Dennis, Bishop Medley ber of requests he has received for tickets to see the pope. His office has distributed Bishop McRaith told Bishop Medley, half-jok- acknowledged that he has had different obstacles hundreds, if not thousands, of copies of the ingly, “This young man ought to be a priest.” than others – Deacon Dennis is blind – but add- document, he said. The U.N. delegations of developing countries in particular, he “I wish I had the courage,” the young man re- ed, “I thank you for your courage. All these people said, “see the pope as a kind of flag bearer, plied. gathered today recognize your courage; they love somebody who expresses their aspirations Bishop Medley told this story on August 8 to you, and they thank you that you have answered and positions.” the faithful attending the transitional diaconate God’s call.” ◆

September 2015 5 FEATURES Blessed Mother hopes spirits come alive with guest speakers

BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, “I was changing a diaper THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC one day during that week when I heard this commotion, “Spirit Alive!” is something Blessed Mother ‘Scott Hahn’s in the front Parish has never done before – but the parish hopes yard!’” said Hardesty. “He it will bless not only its parishioners, but all who had heard that I was looking attend the three-part speaker series. for him and he just walked on “We were going through a period of transition down to the house!” at the parish, which is always difficult for people, All three of the presenta- and I wanted to do something to bring some energy tions will be free, and Hardes- and excitement into peoples’ lives,” said Nicholas ty credited “the kindness and Hardesty, director of religious education at the Ow- generosity of a lot of people” ensboro parish. for being able to bring the Fr. Mike Clark, Blessed Mother’s pastor, had told speakers. Hardesty to “dream big,” to which Hardesty trans- Gringas’ talk, titled “Mary lated as hosting “the best Catholic speakers you can and Your Holy Family” will think of.” kick off the series on Sept. 12. The speakers are Scott Hahn and John Bergs- Catholics know about the ma, both prominent theologians and professors at main Holy Family of Jesus, Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, as Mary and Joseph, but Hard- well as Allison Gringras, a popular Catholic radio esty said Gringas will “help us personality in the New England area. see that our own families can Hardesty said he met Gringas at an EWTN be holy too, through the pow- Catholic Radio Conference, and he got to know erful influence of the Blessed Bergsma while a student at Franciscan University. Mother.” eye view of Scripture before you can make sense of “(Bergsma’s) principles of biblical studies class Bergsma will speak on Oct. 24 on “Bible Basics any particular scene, or story, or character.” really blew me away,” said Hardesty. “It’s easy to see, for Catholics” and essentially present the class that Hahn’s presentation on Dec. 5 will be a com- just by the way he teaches, that Dr. Bergsma has a he teaches at Franciscan University. pilation of three talks spread across the morning: real heart for the Word.” “His talk uses the covenants that God has made “The Lamb’s Supper,” (a summary of his book about Hardesty’s in-laws live only a block from the with mankind throughout salvation history as a sort the Mass), “Evangelizing Catholics,” (how to talk Hahn family, so Hardesty went to Ohio for a week of framework with which to navigate the Old Tes- about the faith more effectively) and “The Healing in hopes of bringing Hahn to Owensboro. tament,” said Hardesty. “You really need a bird’s- Power of Confession.” ◆

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Murray State grad has a new FOCUS NEWS BRIEFS BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC BY CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE Kaylee Murphy may have just study with her and I was leading it in that first semester.” graduated from Murray State Univer- “That Catholic community I was searching for final- Women further victimized sity this spring, but upcoming plans ly became a reality!” she said. by harvesting of fetal parts, will take her straight back to a college That spring Murphy felt God tugging at her heart to says counselor campus. discern being a FOCUS missionary. Come senior year

Murphy’s work with the Fellow- the new team of FOCUS missionaries encouraged her to ST. LOUIS (CNS) -- Women who have Kaylee Murphy ship of Catholic University Students, apply to the program – and she was accepted. an abortion are being further victimized (FOCUS), will help college students This fall Murphy will go with another female mis- when given the option to donate their who may be experiencing the same faith struggles she sionary and two male missionaries to serve at Georgia child’s body parts for research, accord- once did. Southern University. Their work will include teaching ing to Sue Harvath, who has counseled post-abortive women in the St. Louis FOCUS connects with college students and teach- different prayer methods like lectio divina, hosting Bi- area for more than 30 years. Harvath said es them to be leaders for the Catholic Church in their ble studies and providing a Catholic community for stu- it shouldn’t matter whether Planned Par- future jobs, parishes and vocations. With 80 percent of dents. enthood is making money from the sale Catholics leaving the Church in college, Murphy said, All of their costs of living, from food to rent, are pro- of fetal body parts, as alleged in a series this is crucial. vided by donations. of undercover videos, because even the “If I couldn’t answer the questions my Protestant The FOCUS team will come together every morn- act of obtaining the body parts is manip- friends were asking me, why did I believe in these ing and attend Mass and do a holy hour together “to put ulative and flat wrong. Harvath, a profes- things?” Murphy had asked herself as a freshman and Jesus first and foremost.” sor and director of psychological services at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, is a found- sophomore at Murray State. “I know God’s called me to Georgia Southern’s cam- ing member of Project Rachel, the arch- “Through all the searching, the one thing I clung pus for at least one soul, so to be able to reach out to diocese’s ministry to women who have to was my belief in the Eucharist,” she said. “I couldn’t them and bring them back to him, and allow them to had an abortion. Project Rachel is coor- imagine ever letting that go, even if I didn’t fully under- have a life of eternity and happiness with him,” said dinated by the archdiocesan Respect Life stand it at the time.” Murphy. Apostolate, and there is a companion Murphy, whose home parish is St. Sebastian in Cal- “I’m aiming for more, but I know there’s at least one ministry for men who have been through houn, worked at Gasper River Catholic Camp and Re- God’s calling me to!” she added. ◆ an abortion experience, called Project Joseph. Harvath said that women have treat Center in Bowling Green in the summers between an abortion because they’re in a state of college. At the end of each summer she arrived at col- trauma. They often find themselves over- lege excited about her Catholic faith, but her enthusi- Learn More whelmed with the responsibilities of car- asm subsided due to lack of a Catholic community. ing for a new child or pressure from others Prior to her junior year she learned a FOCUS team To learn how you can support to have the abortion. In those situations, was coming to Murray State. Kaylee Murphy’s FOCUS ministry best judgment and moral guidelines are Murphy befriended one of the female FOCUS mis- email [email protected]. set aside to cope with the trauma. sionaries and “before I knew it she had me start a Bible

September 2015 7 UPCOMING EVENTS Events at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center To register for sponsored events at Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or [email protected]

Evening with an Ursuline Dinner/Presentation First Tuesday of each month Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center The $20 fee includes dinner. Nov. 3 Sister George Mary Hagan, OSU – Apr. 5 Sister Ruth Gehres, OSU – Chile: An Catholic Pioneers: Ursuline Adventure Maryland to Kentucky May 3 Sister Vivian Bowles, OSU – Mind Dec. 1 Sister Ann McGrew, OSU – The Art Management of Waiting June 7 Sister Ann McGrew, OSU – The Jan. 5 Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan, OSU – Choice to Say “Yes;” The Choice to Change and Transition: A Reflection Say ”No” Feb. 2 Sister Amelia Stenger, OSU – Why July 5 Sister Mary Matthias Ward, OSU – Do I Feel Guilty When it’s Time to Blueprint for Life: Beatitudes Relax? Dealing with Everyday Stress Aug. 2 Sister Ruth Gehres, OSU – The Gift Mar. 1 Sister Marietta Wethington, OSU – of Forgiveness Angela, A Woman for All Time

Alumnae Memorial Mass Yarn Spinners Sunday, Nov. 1 Weekend of Dec. 4-6 11 a.m. Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Re- Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse Chapel treat Center Led by Father Ray Goetz Whether you are an experienced yarn spinner, weaver, rug hooker, knitter, crocheter or a beginner, This Mass is celebrated in remembrance of all de- you are welcome to attend the Arts at the Mount ceased classmates, faculty, family and friends of the weekend retreats. Enjoy the fellowship of those former Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Junior who appreciate this traditional skill. The group College, Maple Mount. Please RSVP for Mass and plans to “spin, knit and talk until we’re done!” For dinner by Oct. 24: 270-229-2006 or information on room rates, costs, etc., or to regis- [email protected] ter, contact Kathy McCarty: 270-229-0206 or [email protected]

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Eucharistic Adoration Second Sunday of each month except September (Picnic day) Oct. 11, Nov. 8, Dec. 13 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse Chapel Adoration will conclude with evening prayer.

Advent with Angela: What Angela Teaches about Waiting Saturday, Dec. 5 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center Led by Sister Ann McGrew, OSU Fee: $20 (includes lunch) This retreat will focus on Advent from the point of view of Saint Angela Merici, the founder of the Ur- suline Order. Angela spent her life listening to God and waiting to hear God’s message concerning Spiritual Direction Training Program 2015-17 the vision she had as a young adult. Today, during the season of Advent, we listen and wait for God’s Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center message concerning our life in service to others. Topics and Dates: Feeling called to companion others on their journey with God? Applications are now being accepted for the next Spiritual Direction Oct. 26-30, 2015 Training Program. The two-year program consists of four weekly Advent Prayer Retreat Day Spirituality training sessions each year. Participants receive intense training, Wednesday, Dec. 9 Jan. 11-15, 2016 practice and supervision by a coordinating team. This program 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Spiritual Direction leads to certification as a spiritual director. Mount Saint Joseph Conference and April 4-8, 2016 Retreat Center The Inner Journey The fee includes tuition, meals and accommodations. Appropriate for beginners and experienced spiritual directors. More than 40 July 25-29, 2016 Led by Monsignor Bernard Powers individuals from across the U.S. have completed the program since Prayer & Scripture Fee: $20 (includes lunch) it began in 2004. The season of Advent is more than trimming a tree Oct. 17-21, 2016 and buying presents. The true nature of Christmas Theology A limited number of scholarships are available. calls us to prayer and celebration at the Lord’s com- Jan. 9-13, 2017 For scholarships, contact Sister Ann McGrew: ing and our own salvation. This will be a day to re- Ethics of Spiritual Direction 270-229-0200. flect on the meanings of Advent. Join the Ursuline Sisters at the Mount Saint Joseph Conference and April 3-7, 2017 To register or for more information, contact Sheila Blandford: 270- Supervision Retreat Center in celebrating God’s wonderful love 229-0269 or [email protected]. A brochure can be for us all in the best gift of all – GOD’S SON. July 31- Aug. 4, 2017 found at www.ursulinesmsj.org by clicking on Conference & Retreat Case Studies and Retreat Center, then Spiritual Direction Program.

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Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center Calendar of Upcoming Events

SEPTEMBER 2015 BULLETIN BOARD n St. Pius X Parish seeks youth minister 10 a.m. Besides our friends and loved ones, we will your classmates. Call Drew Ward (270) 993-4386 for St. Pius X Catholic Church in Owensboro is seeking also honor Bob Robey. Bob has helped countless more information. a part-time paid Youth Minister. Minimum Require- people navigate their grief with respect, compassion n Haiti mission benefit ments: active Catholic in good standing with the and hope. An additional purpose of the walk is to The people of St. Joseph Parish in Sources Chaudes, Church; a person of deep faith, morals and prayer; provide education and reduce stigma associated Haiti will be the recipients of a fundraiser by their a good role model who demonstrates maturity, with mental health and suicide, and hopefully lead twinning parish, Immaculate on Sunday, Sept. 13. energy, and insight; some established and success- to better treatment and prevention. Water, snacks Msgr. Victesse Nicholas will be present to speak ful experience working with teenagers preferred. If and t-shirts are provided for all participants. Music about St. Joseph and the needs of the parish at the interested please send resume to Fr. Tom Buckman, provided by Jeff “Wildman” Hardesty and Skylar weekend Masses Sept. 12-13 and at the fundraiser St. Pius X Parish, 3418 Highway 144, Owensboro, Cain. breakfast following the 10 a.m. Mass. All are invited KY, 42303. n St. Alphonsus High School grand reunion to attend. For more information and specific times, n Eighth annual Owensboro Livesaver’s Walk Will be held on Sept. 19, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the call Immaculate Parish (270)683-0689. Please join the Owensboro Regional Suicide Preven- school classroom basement at St. Joe. All gradu- n Adult Bible study in Owensboro tion Coalition on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in hon- ates and non-graduate students and their guest are Immaculate Parish announces their Fall Bible Study: oring those friends and loved ones lost to suicide. invited. This is a potluck: bring a dish; drinks and Prophets. The series will run Monday, Sept. 14-Nov. Walk will take place at Owensboro Health Park (106 meat will be provided. This one will be IT. We are 16 and will be held either 10 a.m.-noon or 6:30 Ford Ave.) Registration is at 9 a.m.; walk begins at getting too old for another. Spread the word with p.m.-8:30 p.m. A new opportunity is being added

10 The Western Kentucky Catholic UPCOMING EVENTS this year, as participants may view the videos online. narians and staff, tour Marian University, pray, come U.S. have completed the program since it began in To do so, participants need to 1), Go to Evangeli- and see the seminary for yourself, ask questions, 2004. A limited number of scholarships are avail- zation.com, 2) Enter 42301, then find Immaculate, express concerns) There is no cost and no obliga- able. For scholarships, contact Sister Ann McGrew: Owensboro on the map, 3) Fill out your personal tion; just a time to learn more about discernment, 270-229-0200. To register or for more information, information, 4) Order material ($19 + shipping). seminary, and priesthood. contact Sheila Blandford: (270)229-0269 or sheila. It will be delivered directly to you. You will then When: October 23-25, 2015 [email protected]. A brochure can be have access to the DVDs (streaming online) for that Where: Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary and found at www.ursulinesmsj.org by clicking on Con- particular study while it is ongoing. This will help if Marian University, Indianapolis, IN. Transportation ference & Retreat Center, then Spiritual Direction you miss a class or want to review a DVD. For those from the diocese of Owensboro to Indianapolis will Program. without internet, Immaculate can order your book. be provided. n Call Diane Willis (270) 683-0689 to register or for For more information, contact Fr. Jason McClure in ‘A scout is reverent’ more information. the Office of Vocations: (270)683-1545, This upcoming year’s Scout Mass with Bishop [email protected], www.owensborovoca- Medley presiding will take place on Sunday, March n Immaculate BBQ and raffle tions.com, or contact your parish priest. 13, 2016 at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen Cathedral. At this On Saturday, Sept. 26, Immaculate Parish will be Mass scouts from throughout the diocese will re- having a BBQ and raffle this year instead of a parish n Spiritual direction training ceive their religious emblems that they have earned picnic. There will be a drive-through cook with pre- at Mount St. Joseph throughout the year. For Cub Scouts, Webelos Boy sales for chicken, burgoo, pork and mutton. Raffle Applications are now being accepted for the next Scouts and Venturing Crew Members that would be tickets (with prizes of $1500, $500 (2), $250, Big Spiritual Direction Training Program, which will begin Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altari Dei, Pope Pius Green Egg grill and 40” TV) can be obtained from the week of Oct. 26, 2015 at Mount Saint Joseph XII, and Light is Life for Eastern Catholics. Girl Scouts any Immaculate member or the office. For more Conference and Retreat Center. The two-year pro- can receive the Family of God; I Live my Faith; Mary, information, contact Immaculate Office at (270) 683- gram consists of four weekly training sessions each the First Disciple; and The Spirit Alive emblems. See 0689. year. Participants receive intense training, practice the Scouting webpage under “Ministries” of the and supervision by a coordinating team. This pro- diocesan website for more information. This year’s n High school men invited to seminary visit gram leads to certification as a spiritual director. The Annual Boy Scout Retreat will take place at Gasper Who: High school men who would like to know fee includes tuition, meals and accommodations. River Retreat Center Friday, November 13th through more about seminary and priesthood. Appropriate for beginners and experienced spiritual Sunday November 15th. More information is avail- What: Come and See weekend (Interact with semi- directors. More than 40 individuals from across the able on the same webpage as above.

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Whitesville families put up pro-life Archives Corner billboards SEPTEMBER 2015

Take a walk down memory lane to days gone by in the Diocese of Owensboro! To learn more about the Archives Office Several Billboards for Life, an initiative to pro- and how they can help you find historical mote the pro-life message to drivers and pass- information about the Diocese of ersby on the road, were recently put up by Owensboro, contact our archivist Heidi friends and neighbors in the Whitesville area. Taylor-Caudill at [email protected] Pictured are Gwen and Marty Howard (left) who own the property where the billboard is locat- or call (270) 683-1545 and ask for Archives. ed, with Fred Barr, his nephew Kenny Barr and Kenny’s son Evan on the right. Photo courtesy of Fred Barr.

St. Thomas More feeds the hungry

Server teamwork This 1998 photo was featured in the Messenger-Inquirer’s Diocese of Owensboro photo book with this caption: “Kevin Steele, left, gets a little help from Jake Mauzy Members of St. Thomas More Parish, Paducah A tasty tradition prepare and provide food for over 250 people in lighting a difficult candle at every Thursday. Sheree Halicks has been the Volunteers cook chicken for the annual picnic Holy Name of Jesus Church in Community Kitchen team leader for over 10 at Mount St. Joseph in this 1996 file photo. Henderson on August 30, 1998.” years. Those pictured are: Debbie Powell, Nan- The annual picnic continues to draw crowds (Western Kentucky Catholic photo cy Burch, Joe Hobbs, Mary Sue Withrow, Tracy Wurth, Sheree Halicks, & Felicia LaBarge. Photo to the Mount today. by Mel Howard). courtesy of Felicia LaBarge.

12 The Western Kentucky Catholic AROUND THE DIOCESE

Fr. Jerry Riney 40 years a priest Meet the Hispanic Minister: Sr. Maria del Pilar Hinojosa Aguilar

What is your name and where are you attending to the from? needs of families and providing for- On August 9, 2015 St. Stephen Cathedral cele- My name is Sr. Maria del Pilar Hinojosa Agu- mation in Spanish. brated the 40th ordination anniversary of pastor, ilar. I am originally from the State of Puebla, Ministry activity Fr. Jerry Riney. Many attended from Holy Spirit Mexico and I am a sister of the Congrega- ranges from sacra- Parish in Bowling Green, St. Jerome Parish in tion Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Je- mental preparation Fancy Farm, St. Thomas More Parish in Paducah sus Ad-Gentes. and others. The celebration began with 2 p.m. for just about most sacraments to minis- tering to the Hispanic men’s and women’s Mass, and the choir led by Michael Bogdan was In which parish do you serve now and groups of “Christ Renews his Parish.” Also reported as excellent. There were 68 members where have you ministered before in lots of home visits and calls are part of the in the choir, including people from St. Stephen the United States? Cathedral and the Bowling Green and Paducah ministry. areas. There was reception and toasting after I have coordinated Hispanic Ministry at the Mass at the John Vaughn Community Cen- SS. Joseph and Paul Parish in Owensboro What part of your ministry do you enjoy ter. Photo courtesy of St. Stephen Cathedral. since October 27, 2014. Together with Sr. the most? Esperanza (featured in last month’s issue) Every moment of ministry is wonderful and who assists me in this mission we serve for me. As I mentioned before, every day Seminarians enjoy gathering in Hispanic Catholics not only living in Ow- is unique. Being able to share the Gospel Bardstown ensboro but families coming from Hancock message of salvation and formation is very and Mclean counties as well. I arrived in the important and special. Celebrating togeth- United States in 1999. My first mission in er with my brothers and sisters, the com- Hispanic Ministry was in Springfield, Illinois munity and enjoying of the greatest gift to for two and a half years. After that I served us the Eucharist gives me great satisfaction. in Atlanta, Georgia for three years; Rome, Georgia for seven, and lastly before coming How do you think Hispanics contribute to Owensboro I ministered in Fort Worth, to the Church in the United States? Texas for three years. Hispanics in the United States are a huge gift and a blessing to the Catholic Church Can you describe a “normal” day in and society. Their firm family values and Hispanic Ministry for you? CJ Glaser, Jacob Fischer, Christopher Kight, faith besides the impact of their service Deacon James Dennis, Corey Bruns and Alex Work in ministry varies from day to day de- in so many different ministries they are in- French exit the Abbey Church of the Abbey of pending on the needs of the community. Al- volved in is a blessing. I believe Hispanics Our Lady of Gethesemani, a Trappist Monas- though I could say that probably on week- sacrifices and fortitude in faith together tery near Bardstown, during the 2015 diocesan ends is when it gets the busiest with more with their service are a wonderful witness to seminarian gathering. Photo courtesy of Corey activity. Often evenings are busy as well us all and society. ◆ Bruns.

September 2015 13 AROUND THE DIOCESE Goodbyes and hellos The McRaith Catholic Cen- ter said several goodbyes and several hellos over the past few months. Sarah Patterson ended her position as diocesan archivist to pursue another opportunity, and Heidi Taylor-Caudill has since taken her place. Matt Mon- sour ended his position as IT di- rector to pursue another opportu- nity, and Chris Johnson has since Karen Jarboe, (left) smiles at Lauren Johnson (right), filled his place. Shelley Galloway at Jarboe’s retirement party in July. Johnson has taken Jarboe’s place as administrative assistant to ended her position as administra- the Catholic Schools office. Photo by Elizabeth Wong tive assistant in the diocese tribu- Barnstead. nal to move with her husband to Savannah, Georgia. Her position has been filled by Penny Matthews. Kelly Payne said farewell as staff accountant to pursue another opportunity. Karen Jarboe retired from her position as administrative assistant to the Catholic Schools office, and Lauren Johnson has taken her place. Jessica Johnson and Lindsay Short have recently arrived as new staff accountants for the Administration Office. Sr. Ethel-Marie Biri, SSND, director of Planning and Parish Services, resigned to be near her family in Missouri. ◆

To Report Allegations of Sexual Abuse

Anyone aware of the abuse of a person under Coordinator at this confidential phone line: Mike Boone, Ms. Kaye Castlen, Rev. Mike Clark, the age of eighteen is required by law to report 270-852-8380. The Diocese of Owensboro re- JCL, Dr. Michael Farina, Mr. Mike Flaherty, Ms. this to the proper state authorities: local law en- vised its sexual abuse policy, effective July 1, Rhonda Gillham, Mr. Brandon Harley, Ms. Mary forcement or the Kentucky Child Abuse Hotline 2014 and it is available at parishes and also on Beth Hurley, Mr. Tony Kraus, Mr. Michael Marsi- (toll-free: 1-877-KYSAFE1; 1-877-597-2331). the diocesan web site (www.rcdok.org/safe). li, Ms. Kelly Roe (Vice-Chair), and Ms. Jennifer Hendricks-Wright. Richard Murphy serves as In addition, to report to the diocese abuse by The members of the Board who deal with sex- the Bishop’s liaison to the Review Board. The church personnel (paid or volunteer) either past ual abuse allegations in the Diocese of Owens- safety of our children is the responsibility of ev- or present, please call the Pastoral Assistance boro are as follows: Mr. Ken Bennett (Chair), Mr. ery Christian.

14 The Western Kentucky Catholic ANNIVERSARIES

Robert & Judith Williamson, 40 Donald & Alice Bland, 56 James & Joan Carden, 51 Dwight & Sandy Horsley, 40 September Wedding Anniversaries Byron & Mary Cates, 64 William & Channa Woodall, 10 St. Rose of Lima, Cloverport 10, 25, 40, 50 and More Than 50 Years of Marriage Neill & Marian Brooks, 10 St. Mark, Eddyville Christopher & Laura Shultz, 10 Richard & Bonnie Wiening, 57 Thomas & Mary Rose Rogers, 65 Blessed Mother, Owensboro Darrell & Heather Vanover, 10 St. Columba, Lewisport Achille & Eileen Biagi, 56 Thomas & Leigh Flood, 67 Stephen & Jill Hyland, 25 Joseph William & Sherma Clark, 60 James & Pattie Toler, 66 Milt & Rita Schroeder, 52 St. Sebastian, Calhoun Scott & Anne Baumgardner, 25 John C. & Shirley Faye Howard, 52 St. Elizabeth, Curdsville St. Martin, Rome Michael & Margaret Dant, 50 Blessed Sacrament, Resurrection, Dawson Springs Bernard & Stella Payne, 50 Charles & Juaretta Dockemeyer, 58 St. Stephen, Cadiz Owensboro Carl & Rosa Lee Coffey, 59 St. Francis Borgia, Sturgis St. Mary, Franklin James & Betty McVey, 59 Whaylon & Sylvia Coleman, 10 William M. & Linda C. Randolph, 50 Ed & Frances Sieverding, 40 Jim & Gail Briley, 54 Richard & Sally Gust, 56 Holy Name of Jesus, Sacred Heart, Hickman Steve & Sharon Maloney, 52 Stan & Fran Kostrzebski, 53 St. Francis de Sales, Paducah Henderson John B. & Mary Jo Lattus, 63 Wayne & Brenda Barnes, 52 Randy & Debbie Ladd, 25 St. Mary, LaCenter St. Stephen Cathedral, Rob & Bethany Blythe, 10 Sacred Heart, Russellville Carl & Patsy McConnell, 40 Bernard & Helen Anselm, 70 Owensboro Charles & Gladys Buckman, 54 Herman & Barbara Duschl, 56 David & Nancy Smith, 54 Sylvio & Rita Mayolo, 56 Mike & Susan Fulkerson, 51 William & Joyce Cambron, 25 Thomas & Rose Weitlauf, 67 John M. & Patsy Clayton, 58 Sacred Heart, Waverly St. Mary Magdalene, Sorgho Carroll & Margaret Fulkerson, 52 Hugh P. & Doreen Smith, 54 Joe & Winnie Foster III, 25 Marlin & Gladys Drury, 51 Mark & Paula Payne, 25 Ronald & Joan Hockey, 56 Pat & Donna McNulty, 50 Alvin & Mary Lyon, 50 St. Henry, Aurora Randahl & Mollie Stephen, 25 Dennis & Nora Massoth, 40 Albert & Cathy Downs, 40 Bobby & Terry Knott, 56 St. Thomas More, Paducah Adam & Lacey Roberts, 10 St. Agnes, Uniontown Thomas & Janet Moore, 53 Ed & Missy O’Neill, 10 Chris & Theresa Sauer, 25 Joe & Lanae Coker, 25 St. Mary of the Woods, Steven & Mary Jo Doolittle, 25 Dorris & Joyce Collins, 55 St. Jerome, Fancy Farm McQuady Mark & Grace Ebelhar, 25 Holy Spirit, Bowling Green Jason & Adrian Holmes, 10 David & Barbara Bates, 40 Adam & Ashley Crowe, 10 Tim & Terie Hall, 25 St. Ann, Morganfield Ricky & Karly O’Guinn, 10 Patrick & Leia Kimbler, 10 St. Michael the Archangel, Larry & Maranda Farris, 40 Thomas & Laura Goodloe, 10 Howard & Jackie Elliott, 56 Robert & Stephanie, Owens, 10 Paul P. & Bernice Chandler, 63 Oak Grove Jack & Peg Rodeghero, 40 Randy & Candice Johnson, 40 Earl G. & Emma Jean Duncan, 59 St. John the Evangelist, James & Joan Oldham, 60 John & Wanda Shaw, 40 Kenneth & Barbara Burch, 59 Charles R. & Catherine Dyer, 63 Paducah Gerald & Patricia Martin, 50 Gary & Janie Lamb, 40 James & Veronica Diemer, 53 Richard & Betty Wurth, 53 Phil & Betty Higdon, 51 Leon & Eva Clara Hendrickson, 59 St. Paul, Leitchfield Joe & Sally Liles, 52 William & Janet Robertson, 55 Paul & Jerri Durbin, 63 Leo & Marilyn Wurth, 61 James R. & Helen Gawarecki, 53 Lawrence & Geraldine Durbin, 50 Robert & Frances Fiore, 58 St. William, Knottsville St. Anthony, Axtel Robert & Yolanda Neihoff, 52 Robert & Mary Graham, 56 St. Peter, Waverly Joseph & Mary Sue Elliott, 55 Paul & Patricia Huffines, 10 Paul & Ellen Carrico, 57 Robert & Bettye Bolds, 54 Lawrence & Dortha Johnson, 64 Immaculate Conception, Narbin & Laverne Whitworth, 55 Vernon & Dot Neihoff, 60 Charles & Jean Smith, 10 Charles O. & Joyce Mills, 58 Hawesville William C. & Barbara Hayden, 59 Gary & Robin Elder, 40 St. Anthony, Browns Valley St. Pius X, Calvert City Christopher & Christy Stone, 10 Jon & Shreda Wilhoite, 25 Vic & Barbara Hagman, 50 St. Joseph, Bowling Green John & Dolly Bardsley, 53 Brandon & Amber Berry, 10 Gregory & Sandra Holland, 25 Chuck & Diane Fischer, 60 Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Augustine, Reed Sts. Joseph & Paul, Timothy & Terri Hall, 25 Owensboro Floyd Clifton & Linda Katherine St. Joseph, Mayfield Owensboro Wade & Kelly Lewis, 25 Evans, 50 Marvin & Martha Byrd, 53 St. Pius X, Owensboro David & Diane Stallings, 40 Chris & Theresa Sauer, 25 James L. & Theresa Clouse, 58 Mason & Shannon Edge, 25 Rex & Lori Ferguson, 25 Robert & Donna Southard, 25 St. Jude, Clinton John & Nancy Grimes, 58 St. Charles, Bardwell James & Connie Fleischmann, 40 James & Marilyn Kurz, 59 Robert & Frieda Templeton, 51 Jack & Rose King, 62 Lee & Mary Collins, 50 James & Barbara Coomes, 61 John & Pat Kelley, 55 Bobby E. & Theresa Pedley, 51 Richard & Tracy Hobbs, 25 St. Lawrence, Philpot Ron & Mary Strehl, 51 Ronnie & Ginger Ray, 51 Bill & Jeanne O’Bryan, 55 Joseph & Nancy Payne, 55 St. Charles, Livermore St. Romuald, Hardinsburg Parish of the Immaculate, George & Catherine Payne, 64 Sts. Peter & Paul, Hopkinsville Michael & Margaret Dant, 50 Joe & David Ann Priest, 50 Paul & Anne Cummings, 52 Owenboro St. Leo, Murray Chuck & Joellen McGary, 50 Andrew & Annette Mongeon, 63 Jason & Lacey Harville, 10 Tomas & Sara Royal, 62 Brad & Sherry Voyles, 25 Isaac & Heather McCarty, 10 Robert & JoAnn Spader, 56

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EL CALENDARIO DEL OBISPO Una Palabra del Obispo Medley MEDLEY PARA SEPTIEMBRE 2015 Mi querido pueblo de Dios, Este mes el primer papa americano visitará los Estados Unidos. El Papa Francisco era 9:00 a.m. l Misa y Reunión del Personal del SEPTIEMBRE 1 Centro Católico McRaith (MCC) el arzobispo de Buenos Aires en Argentina cuando fue escogido como el nuevo Obispo de Roma en Marzo de 2013. Su elección fue histórica en una iglesia llena de historia. Fue el 6:00 p.m. l Misa, Encuentro de la Formación SEPTIEMBRE 2 de Fe del Decanato de Owensboro Occidental primer papa de las Américas, también fue el primer papa del hemisferio sur. Parroquia de la Preciosísima Sangre Su visita será marcada por la historia. Primeramente, él viene a los Estados Unidos a 8:05 a.m. l Misa Escolar – Escuela Católica de través de Cuba, una nación alienada de la nuestra por mucho tiempo y donde se han re- SEPTIEMBRE 8 San José, Bowling Green establecido muy recientemente las relaciones diplomáticas. Se reunirá con el Presidente 11:00 a.m. l Misa del Espíritu Santo, Misa de Barack Obama en la Casa Blanca. Los papas anteriores se han reunido con el presidente de SEPTIEMBRE 10 Apertura – Universidad de Brescia los EEUU en la Casa Blanca, empezando con el Papa Juan Pablo II con el Presidente Jimmy

6:00 p.m. l Misa – Parroquia de San Antonio, Carter. Los obispos de los EEUU se reunirán con el Papa Francisco para la oración del día SEPTIEMBRE 12 Grand Rivers en la Catedral de San Mateo. En la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción el papa presidirá una SEPTIEMBRE 13 Picnic/Festival del Monte San José Misa en la cual celebrará la canonización de San Junípero Serra, el misionero Franciscano 12:00-4:00 l Reunión, Comité del USCCB para SEPTIEMBRE 14 quien fundó las misiones de California. Tendré el privilegio de concelebrar esta Misa. la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes El Papa Francisco se dirigirá a una sesión conjunta del Congreso. Esto es algo sin prece- 8:30 a.m. l Reunión del Consejo Diocesano de dente histórico y hay mucha anticipación sobre el mensaje que el papa dará a nuestra nación SEPTIEMBRE 16 Finanzas – MCC en este contexto. 9:00 a.m. l Misa Escolar – Escuela Católica de De Washington el papa tendrá varias paradas en la Ciudad de Nueva York, más notable- SEPTIEMBRE 17 San Juan Pablo II, Morganfield mente dirigiéndose a las Naciones Unidas. El Papa Francisco, y los papas de los siglos 20 y 5:00 p.m. l VOCARE – Centro de Convenciones 21 que le han precedido, han sido unas de las voces más poderosas en el SEPTIEMBRE 18 de Owensboro mundo apoyando la paz y conciliación entre las naciones. Su mensaje 4:00 p.m. l Misa, Día Familia/Escuela allí será memorable por muchos años. SEPTIEMBRE 19 Secundaria – Campamento Católico de Gasper De allí el papa viaja a Filadelfia para participar en la Jornada Mun- River dial de las Familias. Estaré participando en este encuentro por varios 2:00 p.m. l Celebración Diocesana del SEPTIEMBRE 20 días. El Domingo, 27 de septiembre el papa se reunirá con todos Matrimonio – Catedral de San Esteban los obispos que asisten a la conferencia. 9:45 a.m. l Reunión del Consejo de Personal La peregrinación del papa a los EEUU concluirá con una Sacerdotal – MCC SEPTIEMBRE 21 1:30 p.m. l Reunión del Consejo Sacerdotal Misa en el Parkway de Benjamín Franklin y se espera que más MCC de un millón de personas participe. Mi oración es que el Papa Francisco hablará como un pro- SEPTIEMBRE Visita del Papa Francisco a los Estados Unidos 22-28 Washington DC and Filadelfia feta a nuestra nación tan bendecida y su gente. Estoy seguro que afirmará la bondad y la generosidad de los americanos, 6:00 p.m. l Misa, Encuentro de la Formación SEPTIEMBRE 30 de Fe del Decanato Central – Parroquia del mientras que nos recordará de los pobres y los que sufren Sagrado Corazón, Waverly esperando nuestra bondad. Júntense conmigo en oración

16 The Western Kentucky Catholic CATÓLICO DE KENTUCKY OCCIDENTAL para el Papa Francisco y por el éxito de su peregri- nación. 1972 – 1977 – 1985 – 2000 – 2006 (Jóvenes) 2018!

Ha habido varias jubilaciones y nuevas adi- Saludos a Todos un agradecimiento al señor obispo eméri- ciones a nuestro personal diocesano este año. En to Juan McRaith, que gracias en gran parte En esta ocasión me da muchí- particular quiero dar la bienvenida a Elizabeth a él es que estemos donde estamos y que simo gusto el comunicarles a otros pudieran venir y emprender el vuelo Wong Barnstead cuya presencia ya se nota en las todos que como Hispanos de Ministerio Hispano. páginas del Católico de Kentucky Occidental des- Católicos en los Estados de Junio de este año. Con la jubilación de Mel Unidos hemos comenzado A pesar de las dificultades, de nuestras nuestro proceso hacia un V limitaciones, fallas, de nuestros pecados; Howard ella tomó el cargo del periódico para que Encuentro Nacional de Pastoral Hispana/ sabemos ahora que 17 parroquias de las continuara mientras evaluamos nuestros esfuerzos Latina. Tanto el proceso como el evento 79 en total celebran la Santa Eucaristía en en general en los medios de comunicación. en si en el 2018 serán una oportunidad de español. Un entusiasmo y una energía de Elizabeth se graduó de la Universidad Fran- reflexión, trabajo y también de gran cele- grupos y movimientos florecen en las par- bración. La presencia Hispana en los Esta- ciscana en 2013. Anteriormente trabajó ella por roquias. Hay un hambre de misión y de for- dos Unidos tiene su historia de la cual tanto mación. A través de los años hemos sido el Católico de Michigan, el periódico de la Ar- ustedes como yo somos parte, y a través bendecidos con sacerdotes internacionales quidiócesis de Detriot. Su esposo, Ian, es un mae- del tiempo la Iglesia ha venido celebrando compartiendo de su ministerio sacerdotal stro en la Escuela Preparatoria de la Trinity en aquellos logros y crecimiento todo obra de y apenas nos hace tanto tuvimos la gracia Dios. Hay mucho de que estar agradecidos Whitesville. y bendición de ver a nuestro primer sacer- y nuestra diócesis de Owensboro no es la dote hispano ordenado para nuestra dióce- Como la mayoría de las diócesis estamos en el excepción. A partir de hoy invito a todos a sis (P. Julio Barrera) y pronto tendremos al proceso de mirar con una vista general a todas las estar al pendiente e insertarse a este pro- segundo, primero Dios (Diac. Basilio) formas de evangelizar. Elizabeth será una parte in- ceso tanto como parroquias, como familias y como todo católico hispano que peregri- Que Dios y la Santísima Virgen pues nos tegral de nuestra auto-examinación. ¡Bienvenida namos en la Iglesia Católica de los Estados sigan acompañando y que todos como par- Elizabeth! Unidos. te de la comunidad Católica Hispana en la diócesis de Owensboro nos unamos al resto A propósito de estar pensando un poco en del país en acción de gracias por nuestra la historia, es bueno aprovechar la oportuni- historia de pastoral hispana/latina. Visiten: dad de expresar unas palabras de agradec- enahve.org imiento a todos aquellos primeros pioneros Obispo William F. Medley que en los pasados treinta años han hecho Cristóbal Gutierrez Diócesis de Owensboro posible al Ministerio Hispano. En especial Director del Ministerio Hispano

Correcciones En la página 19 del Católico de Kentucky Occidental de Agosto 2015 había una foto con el artículo incorrecto. El Artículo titulado “El Vía Crucis en las Calles de Owensboro” fue acompañado por una foto que realmente fue tomada por Jennifer Glenn durante el Vía Crucis en Sebree. El Católico de Kentucky Occidental lamenta el error.

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Diócesis de Owensboro Recibe Fondos A Través Para Hacer Informe de de Extensión Católica para Nueva Iniciativa Alegatos de Abuso Sexual

POR SUSANA SOLORZA Cualquier persona que sepa de un abuso de un menor de dieciocho años es obligado por ley informarles a las autoridades Papa Francisco ha hecho un llamado a los estatales apropiadas: policía local o la católicos de todo el mundo: “El creciente número línea dedicada para el Abuso Infantil de de personas marginadas que viven en situaciones Kentucky (gratis: 1-877-KYSAFE1; 1-877- 597-2331). de extrema precariedad es un hecho que nos llama Jaime “El Serio” Torres le explica a los líderes Hispanos, en San Miguel en Sebree, sobre Fuerza y reclama la solidaridad entusiasta para ofrecerles Además, para informar a la Diócesis sobre Transformadora. Foto: Susana Solorza. el abuso por parte de algún personal el apoyo material y espiritual que necesitan... El (pagado o voluntario) de la Iglesia, en el cuidado de los pobres nos enriquece en establecer- diócesis por un período de tres años con el fin de pasado o presente, favor de llamar a la nos en un camino de la humildad y de la verdad.” desarrollar este ministerio junto a nuestros líderes Coordinadora de Asistencia Pastoral a esta línea confidencial: 270-852-8380. La Hemos trabajado para crear esta oportunidad de la comunidad. Diócesis de Owensboro acaba de revisar su en nuestra diócesis con Extensión Católica, una El 14 y 15 de agosto tuvimos reuniones para la reglamento sobre el abuso sexual, efectivo organización que ha hecho un gran impacto en diócesis en la parroquia de San Miguel en Sebree, el 1 de Julio del 2014 y está disponible en todas las parroquias y también en el sitio nuestras parroquias y escuelas. Hemos recibido una Kentucky. Estas reuniones estaban centradas en web diocesano (www.rcdok.org/safe). beca de esta organización para desarrollar un min- las necesidades y objetivos de este ministerio en Los miembros de la junta que responden isterio Fuerza Transformadora. Este ministerio está la diócesis. Hubo líderes hispanos de varias parro- a las alegaciones de abuso sexual en la dirigido hacia los marginados que luchan debido a quias, entre ellas, San Miguel, San José, Mayfield, Diócesis de Owensboro son los siguientes: la adicción a las drogas, el abuso del alcohol y la Santos José y Pablo, Owensboro, y Santos Pedro y Mr. Ken Bennett (Presidente), Mr. Mike Boone, Ms. Kaye Castlen, Rev. Mike Clark, violencia. Pablo, Hopkinsville. JCL, Dr. Michael Farina, Mr. Mike Flaherty, Esta iniciativa fue desarrollada en Little Rock, Hablaron de los marginados en sus comunidades Ms. Rhonda Gillham, Mr. Brandon Harley, Arkansas, por un joven llamado Jaime “El Serio” y las realidades que enfrentan con los ciclos de la Ms. Mary Beth Hurley, Mr. Tony Kraus, Mr. Michael Marsili, Ms. Kelly Roe (Vice- Torres. Torres era un inmigrante mexicano que es- adicción y la violencia doméstica. Hablaron del Presidente), y Ms. Jennifer Hendricks- taba muy involucrado en las pandillas, las drogas impacto que Fuerza Transformando podría tener en Wright. Richard Murphy sirve como enlace y la violencia. En un esfuerzo por salvar su vida, la comunidad. Estamos en una misión de misericor- entre el Obispo y la Junta de Revisión sus padres mudaron a la familia a Little Rock; sin dia, y esto es un primer paso hacia los marginados Diocesano. La seguridad de nuestros niños es la responsabilidad de cada Cristiano. embargo, él cayó en sus viejas costumbres, has- de nuestra diócesis. ◆ ta que tuvo un encuentro personal con el Cristo resucitado que le llevó a cambiar su vida. Utilizó las habilidades que había aprendido de organizar y Nuevo Seminarista para la Diócesis de Owensboro motivar a un grupo para construir este ministerio en su comunidad con los que se encontró que luch- Christopher Kight, parroquiano de la Parroquia de Santo Tomás Moro en Paducah, entró al seminario este año y está estudiando filosofía. Por favor pidan a Dios por Chris y por todos aban con los mismos ciclos de abuso de sustancias y nuestros seminaristas, y por más vocaciones al sacerdocio y la vida religiosa. la violencia. Torres se ha comprometido a nuestra

18 The Western Kentucky Catholic CATÓLICO DE KENTUCKY OCCIDENTAL Jaime Dennis es ordenado diácono transitorio El Monseñor William Medley recientemente se agosto a los fieles presentes en la ordenación al di- encontró con el Monseñor Juan McRaith mientras aconado transicional del seminarista James “Jaime” los dos compraban comida en Kroger. Dennis en la Parroquia de San José, Leitchfield. Un empleado joven estaba ayudando al Mon- “En estas semanas he pensado mucho en eso,” señor McRaith con sus compras y se lo presentó al dijo el Monseñor Medley. Dijo que este encuentro Monseñor Medley sonríe con el Diácono James Dennis Monseñor Medley. le hizo pensar de “la valentía que se necesita solo durante su ordenación al diaconado transicional el 6 de Agosto en la Parroquia de San José, Leitchfield. El Monseñor McRaith le dijo al Monseñor para empezar a responder al llamado al diaconado, Medley, casi de broma, “Este joven debe ser un sac- al sacerdocio o a la vida religiosa.” ciego – pero añadió, “Gracias por tu valentía. Todas erdote.” Dirigiéndose al Diácono Dennis, el Monseñor las personas reunidas aquí reconocen tu valentía; te “Ojalá tuviera la valentía,” contestó el joven. Medley reconoció que Jaime ha tenido diferentes aman, y te agradecen por haber contestado el lla- El Monseñor Medley contó este relato el 8 de obstáculos que los demás – el Diácono Dennis está mado de Dios.” ◆

La Madre del Monseñor Medley, Dorothy Medley, muere a los 87 años Dorothy H. Medley, 87, falleció tranquilamente el 6 de agosto del 2015, en la fiesta de la Transfiguración. Nació el 30 de enero del 1928 en Loretto, Kentucky, y era hija de los difuntos F.L. y Edith Raley Hayden. Fue precedida en la muerte por su primer esposo, Charles Raphael Ferriell, en 1947, y su segundo En esta foto archivado esposo, Werner Medley, en 1975. del 2010 del Católico de Kentucky Occidental, Le sobreviven sus hijas, Betty Kaye (Fred) Howell, Elizabeth- Dorothy Medley contempla town, Kentucky; Julie (Brian) Franklin, Versailles, Kentucky; hi- un nacimiento traído de jos David (Laura) Ferriell, Loretto, Kentucky; Monseñor William una peregrinación a la Tierra Santa por su hijo, el F. Medley, Owensboro, Kentucky y Phil (Lynn) Medley, Bard- Monseñor William Medley. stown, Kentucky. Le sobreviven también tres hermanas, dos hermanos, 11 nietos y 18 bisnietos.

La Misa exequial fue celebrada el 11 de Agosto en la Parroquia de San Francisco de Asís en Loretto, y el sepelio es en el Cementerio de San Francisco de Asís a un lado de la igle- sia. La Misa exequial fue celebrada por el Monseñor Medley, quien también dio la homilía. Seis obispos concelebrantes llegaron de las diócesis de Nashville, Covington, Cheyenne, Evansville y Lexington, y más de 30 sacerdotes asistieron también.

En su homilía el Monseñor Medley recordó que después de darle la Sagrada Comunión a su mamá en la mañana del 6 de agosto, él le dijo que era la fiesta de la Transfiguración, “y que este sería un día tan hermoso para ver a Dios en toda su gloria.”

“Pero si fuera así, ella no sería regresada como Pedro, Santiago y Juan,” le dijo. “Si ella lle- gara a esta montaña, y se encontrara con la gloria de Dios, le pertenecería para siempre.”

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Editora Interina del Católico Les Presentamos al Ministro Hispano: La de Kentucky Occidental Hermana María del Pilar Hinojosa Aguilar Elizabeth Wong Barnstead, quien llegó a la Diócesis de Owensboro en Abril, actualmente está ¿Cuál es su nombre y de dónde viene? eyendo formación en sirviendo como la editora interina del Católico de Mi nombre es la Hermana María del Pilar español. La actividad Kentucky Occidental en el lugar de Mel Howard Hinojosa Aguilar. Soy originaria del Estado del ministerio abarca de Puebla, México y soy una hermana de la la preparación sacra- quien se jubiló en Mayo. Congregación de las Misioneras del Sagra- mental para la mayoría Barnstead se graduó de la Universidad Francis- do Corazón de Jesús, Ad-Gentes. de los sacramentos y cana en Steubenville, Ohio y anteriormente fue acompañando a los grupos de hombres y periodista para el periódico Católico de Michigan ¿En cuál parroquia sirve usted ahora y mujeres hispanos de “Cristo Renueva su en la Arquidiócesis de Detroit, Michigan. dónde ha servido antes en los Estados Parroquia.” También muchas visitas a casas Se puede enviar fotos y artículos por correo Unidos? y llamadas son parte del ministerio. He coordinado el Ministerio Hispano en la electrónico para ser considerados en el Católico de Parroquia de Santos José y Pablo en Ow- ¿Cuál parte de su ministerio disfruta Kentucky Occidental a [email protected]. ensboro desde el 27 de octubre del 2014. más? La fecha límite es el 15 de cada mes antes del mes Junta con la Hermana Esperanza (presen- Cada momento del ministerio es maravillo- de publicación. ◆ tada en la edición del mes pasado) y qui- so para mí. Como mencioné antes, cada día en me ayuda en esta misión servimos a los es única. Poder compartir el mensaje de sal- Católicos Hispanos no solamente viviendo vación del Evangelio y la formación es muy en Owensboro pero también las familias importante y especial. Celebrar juntos con que vienen de los condados de Hancock mis hermanos y hermanas, la comunidad y y McLean. Llegué a los Estados Unidos en disfrutando el don más grande que nos ha 1999. Mi primera misión en el Ministerio dado, la Eucaristía, me da una gran satis- Hispano fue en Springfield, Illinois por dos facción. años y medio. Después de eso serví en At- lanta, Georgia por tres años; Rome, Geor- ¿Cómo piensa usted que los hispanos gia por siete y por último antes de venir a contribuyan a la Iglesia de los Estados Owensboro serví en Fort Worth, Texas por Unidos? tres años. Los hispanos en los Estados Unidos son un gran regalo y una bendición para la Iglesia ¿Puede describir un día “normal” en el Católica y la sociedad. Sus valores familiares Ministerio Hispano para usted? firmes y su fe, además del impacto de su Trabajo en el ministerio varía de día a día servicio en tantos diferentes ministerios en dependiendo en las necesidades de la co- los cuales están involucrados, es una bendi- munidad. Aunque podría decir que en los ción. Creo que los sacrificios y su fortaleza fines de semana es cuando es más ocupa- de fe de los hispanos junto con su servicio do con más actividad. Con frecuencia las son un testimonio maravilloso a todos no- noches también están ocupadas atendien- sotros y a la sociedad. ◆ do a las necesidades de las familias y prov-

20 The Western Kentucky Catholic OPINION The Spiritual Effects of Abortion

BY DEBBIE WARD, SPECIAL TO THE do everything in his power to keep the soul tangled WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC up in fear, misery, darkness, and doom. His greatest weapon is fear. I have been a team member with Rachel’s As a contact person for those inquiring about Vineyard Ministries which offers weekend retreats Rachel’s Vineyard retreats and an active team for women and men who have experienced the member on retreats I can easily say that I hear this wounds of abortion for over 9 years. The wounds over and over, not in those words, but it comes out of abortion can be devastating physically, emotion- in the stories, the searching; the longing for heal- ally, and spiritually; sometimes leading to suicide. ing, restoration, freedom, and desire of hope for the However, with this writing I will focus on the spir- future. itual effects of abortion. I would now like to share a short testimony from First of all, I am not post-abortive. I have always a past retreatant: prayed and continue to pray for an end to abortion. “It was my birthday but I wasn’t celebrating. 44 Before I even heard of Rachel’s Vineyard I was years old. Never married. No children. And no de- called one day while in prayer to pray for healing nying that my biological clock had finally run out. for women who have had abortions. Up until that I’m never going to have children, never going to be time it had never occurred to me the great need a mom. Sad and depressed I talked to my therapist. to pray for the healing of the women who are left I had been in counseling for years, fighting clin- behind to suffer the consequences of their “choice” ical depression, struggling with drinking, battling and the possibility of the loss of their souls. This weight, trying to quit smoking, managing relation- suffering from an abortion experience the healing call to prayer, which I am convinced was from Our ships with men who couldn’t commit. But never love of Jesus Christ on a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat. Mother of Sorrows, was for another type of war once in all those years had I been asked nor had I The weekend offers a beautiful opportunity to ex- against women: spiritual war. volunteered that I had an abortion when I was 16 perience God’s love, forgiveness and compassion.” Jesus said, “Peace – I leave with you; my peace years old. Wasn’t the abortion supposed to solve all In an instant God answered a prayer I couldn’t I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to my problems? But I couldn’t forget it and couldn’t even formulate because I had lost all hope. you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” numb the pain and guilt any more. Face it, I had Although fearful, I signed up for the weekend The world says, “Have an abortion, it’s not a child, my chance, I don’t deserve a child, it is my pun- and participated in the discussions, spiritual exer- it’s just tissue. You can’t take care of it alone. You ishment for the wrong I did: God won’t forgive me cises and memorial service with nine other women can move on with your life; be at peace and have and I’ll never be able to forgive myself. who were also in pain and struggling. It was one of no worries.” All lies from the world – all lies from Although I hadn’t been to church in years the the hardest things I’ve ever done but with expert the devil. There is no peace in unsurmountable pain made me desperate for help. Without a plan help my life started to change for the good and I grief and guilt. There is no peace in despair. There except to be in the presence of the Lord I went to began to experience peace. Although what I did is no peace with fear of no redemption. There is no church that Sunday and the next. And on that day peace with the fear of going to hell. The devil will I read the bulletin which announced: “If you are Continues on page 24

September 2015 21 OPINION Fortnight for Freedom activities held at St. Stephen and St. Henry Parishes

BY STEPHEN WASHER, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC

The Fortnight for Freedom activities were un- derway as Fr. Greg Trawick gave radio interviews on WCBL in Benton and on WKDZ in Cadiz. Fr. Trawick was with the Rev. Tom Martin, pas- tor of Cadiz Christian Church and the Rev. Scott Wilson of Cadiz United Methodist Church on the WKDZ interview. The interview discussed how our religious freedoms have come under fire over Prayer service is led by Fr. Trawick of St. Stephen and Daniel Kostrzebski of Linton Methodist Church in front of the years, the history of the Fortnight for Freedom, the Trigg County Justice Center on June 23 for Fortnight for Freedom 2015. Photo courtesy of Stephen Washer. and the activities planned for the next two weeks. During the Fortnight for Freedom, St. Stephen Parish and St. Henry Parish used bulletin inserts tion to the radio interviews, a letter was sent out to Trigg County Justice Center on the Tuesday nights with a calendar of activities and prayer intentions every church in Trigg and Marshall Counties tell- of the Fortnight. that were to be prayed for each day. Both parishes ing of a special movie that was shown. The first prayer service was led by Fr. Trawick also had neighborhood rosaries, where parishioners The movie, produced by PBS, was “First Free- and Daniel Kostrzebski from Linton United Meth- would open up there house to pray the rosary for dom: The Fight for Religious Liberty” and had a odist Church and the second prayer service was religious freedom. good turnout at both parishes. led by the Rev. Tom Martin of Cadiz Christian Both parishes used a prayer for religious freedom Members of St. Henry Parish welcomed mem- Church. In attendance were members from five which was prayed at the end of each Mass during bers from two Baptist churches in Marshall Coun- local churches and a reporter from WKDZ radio the two weeks, and also held eucharistic adoration ty, and St. Stephen parish welcomed members which had segments on the local news and on their on both Fridays of the event. At St. Stephen the from the Methodist and other Christian churches website wkdzradio.com from both services. rosary was prayed before each Mass, and a day of in Trigg County to view the movie. The movie At the end of the Fortnight for Freedom the fasting and abstinence was observed on July 2. was followed by discussion time. prayer cards were given to the parishioners to con- To encourage community involvement, in addi- St. Stephen also held two prayer services at the tinue to pray for our religious freedoms. ◆

22 The Western Kentucky Catholic OPINION St. Junipero Serra: Missionary to America BY JOY BACH, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC

Miguel Serra was born in Petra, Majorca in tistic and music abilities were highly developed Fr. Serra died August 28, 1784. Twelve more 1713. He was of small stature but still was of great among the natives and so music, processions and missions were added after his death. Mexico ceded help to his family and village with the raising of beautiful chapels were brought into the “Pueblo” from Spain in 1821 and by 1833, 50 years after Fr. cattle, grapes and olives. This background was to experience. When ready to govern themselves, the Serra’s death all of the missions had collapsed be- be of great help to him later while working with monies and land were turned over to the natives cause of greedy developers from Mexico who forci- the natives in the “New World.” and after the missionaries had left, a diocesan priest bly took land from the natives and also because of His father and mother did not read or write then became their pastor. the European diseases which were so devastating to but were intent on an education for their son. As One thing very important in understanding the the native peoples. a quick and able student, the Franciscan Friary of pros and cons of this evangelization method was Fr. Serra had several miracles attributed to him San Bernadino prepared Miguel well in science the state-Church relationship. All decisions were throughout his life, but in 1960, a critically ill and arts including Gregorian chant. made in Madrid, even to the appointment of the Franciscan Sr. Mary Boniface who had Systemic At 15 years, Miguel moved on to the Friary of bishop. The military governor who was the repre- Lupus was healed after a novena of prayers to Fr. St. Francis for studies in philosophy. At 17 he en- sentative of the king of Spain was often a hindrance Serra. In 1988, Pope John Paul II declared Fr. Serra tered the novitiate, and the next year upon making to Fr Serra’s missionary work. Military guards of the “Blessed.” His feast day is July 1, coincidently the his first vows took the name “Junipero” after the Pueblo not under Fr. Serra’s jurisdiction were of- day he first arrived in San Diego. He will be canon- humble friend of St. Francis of Assisi. He was or- ten trouble makers or cruel to the natives. Fr. Serra ized “St. Junipero Serra” by Pope Francis, Septem- dained at 25 years of age, taught philosophy and in would then have to appeal to the Viceroy in Mex- ber 23, 2015. a short time earned his doctorate in theology. He ico City. In 1934, Padre Serra was chosen by four men moved to the University of Palma to chair theol- Fr. Serra was quickly called back from preaching in Seattle Washington as their patron as they dis- ogy. a “home mission” because of the dissent within the cussed how they might live out their Christian and The draw to mission work was always there. He Church regarding the Jesuit order. He was sent to professional lives in service to the Church. “Ser- applied, was accepted and left for Mexico, the New Lower California. His stay was short because Rus- ra International” was the result of this focus. Ser- Spain, in 1749 at age 36. The landing at Vera Cruz, sia was expanding eastward exploring the Bering ra Clubs scattered throughout the world pray and Mexico still left him with a 270 mile walk to the Straits and had started a lucrative fur trade on the work to promote new vocations to the priesthood Missionary College of San Fernando, just on the northwest coast of America. The Spaniards decid- and consecrated life through many activities. outskirts of Mexico City. ed to move north extending to Monterey after a To learn more about the Serra Club, contact His five months at San Fernando provided com- stop and encampment at San Diego. Ernie Taliaferro 270-683-1545 ext. 378 or Ernie. munity, rest and training for his move into evan- With much faith through difficult times, Fr. Ser- [email protected] gelization. The Spanish “Pueblo Method” was to ra was credited with founding nine missions whose Joy Bach is a member of the Serra Club of Owens- first find a good farming area with water, build a names remain today. Much of the presidios and boro, Kentucky. ◆ chapel and invite the natives to live with them chapels have been rebuilt or restored except for and become Christians. Fr. Serra noticed the ar- one at San Juan Capistrano.

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The Spiritual Effects of Abortion … New initiative in Diocese of Owensboro Continued from page 21 receives funding through Catholic Extension was and remains wrong I could finally trust in BY SUSANA SOLORZA, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC God’s forgiveness. Who could know that my child would bring me back to the Lord? Now Pope Francis has made a plea to Catholics I truly believe these words from the Bible ‘For around the world: “The growing number of mar- I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, ginalized people living in situations of extreme plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a precariousness is a fact that calls us and demands future and hope.’” zealous solidarity to offer them the material and In April of 2015 the woman who wrote this spiritual support they need...Care for the poor en- testimony married her high school sweetheart. riches us by setting us on a path of humility and Consider the number of abortions just in our truth.” Jaime “El Serio” Torres explains to Hispanic leaders, nation. Even if abortion were to end tomorrow, We have worked to create this opportunity in gathered at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in the need for healing of the mothers and fathers Sebree, about Transforming Force. Photo by Susana our diocese by partnering with Catholic Exten- Solorza. left behind could go on until the end of time sion, an organization that has made an immense as we know it. As Christians we are all called impact in our parishes and schools. We have re- Torres is committed to our diocese for a three- to engage in the battle for souls through prayer ceived a grant from this organization to develop year period in order to develop this ministry which makes all things possible in, with, and a ministry called Transforming Force, or “Fuerza alongside our community leaders. through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Pray Transformadora” in Spanish. This ministry targets On August 14 and 15 we held meetings for the the rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the Rosa- marginalized people who struggle due to drug ad- diocese at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in ry of the Seven Sorrows (www.sorrowfulmother. diction, alcohol abuse, and violence. Sebree. This meeting centered on the needs and net/seven-sorrows-rosary.html). And because This initiative was first developed in Lit- goals of this ministry in the diocese. There were we are engaged in spiritual warfare don’t forget tle Rock, Arkansas, pioneered by a young man Hispanic leaders from several parishes, including, to call on St. Michael the Archangel. ◆ named Jaime “El Serio” Torres. Torres was a Mexi- St. Michael, St. Joseph in Mayfield, SS. Joseph can immigrant that was heavily involved in gangs, and Paul in Owensboro and SS. Peter and Paul in drugs, and violence. In an effort to save his life, his Hopkinsville. parents moved the family to Little Rock; none- They spoke of the marginalized in their com- Rachel’s Vineyard theless, he fell into his old ways, until he had a munities and the realities they face of cycles of The next Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat personal encounter with the risen Christ that led addiction and domestic violence. They spoke of will be Nov. 13-15 in Whitesville, him to turn his life around. the impact Transforming Force could have on the KY. For information contact He used the skills he had learned about orga- community as a whole. We are on a mission of [email protected]. Go to our team website www. nizing and motivating a group to build this minis- mercy, and this a first step towards the marginal- hopeafterabortionky.com. For a try in his community with those he encountered ized of our diocese. complete listing of retreats in the United that struggled with the same cycles of substance Susana Solorza is director of Hispanic youth and States go to www.rachelsvineyard.org. abuse and violence. young adult ministry in the Diocese of Owensboro. ◆

24 The Western Kentucky Catholic VOCATIONS

Have courage Contact our Office of Vocations FR. JASON MCCLURE, DIRECTOR OF (270) 683-1545 [email protected] VOCATIONS AND VICAR OF CLERGY, DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO owensborovocations.com Facebook.com/owensborovocations

Greetings from the Voca- tions Office! Perhaps today, more than ever before, a young who strengthens me” (Phil 4:13). Let’s pray that To the youth gathered in man’s decision to enter seminary requires steadfast we have the courage to do the will of God. Let’s Rio de Janeiro for World Youth courage. Very little, if anything, is more count- pray that those whom God is calling to priesthood Day, Pope Francis implored, er-cultural than giving ourselves completely to will have to the courage to say yes. In the words of “Have courage. Go Forward. Christ. In a world that values autonomy, humble Pope Francis, “do not be afraid of responding gen- Make noise.” At the diaconate submission to the will of our God is frowned upon. erously to Christ, who invites you to follow him.” ordination of Deacon Jamie Dennis, Bishop Med- Not unlike holy matrimony, priesthood is total gift “Be courageous, go against the current, be proud ley told the story of a young man who was asked of self to the other. This is not strongly supported to do it!” ◆ whether or not he had ever given consideration to by a world that more often asks “What can I get?” going to seminary. The young man responded, “I rather than “What can I give?” wish I had the courage.” I think a strong argument When I’m with our current seminarians, I am Celebrate the Year could be made that absolutely essential for follow- inspired and encouraged by their faith, life of of Consecrated Life! ing the call of our Lord and responding to our vo- prayer, and their courage. These young men have cation, are faith, prayer, and courage. courageously gone against the current and dedicat- A celebration to honor the I once heard courage defined as the “strength ed themselves to sincerely discerning their voca- women and men who have served as members of consecrated life in the of will that enables us to conquer fear.” Fear, I be- tion in a formal seminary formation program. And Diocese of Owensboro lieve, is one of the most paralyzing forces of our just as I am inspired by these men, my heart also universe, often preventing us from doing what we breaks for the many young men with whom I have know we should, causing us to do what we know spoken, telling me that they can’t go to seminary Saturday, October 24, 2015 we shouldn’t. One of the best examples from the because of some fear. Maybe it’s a fear of what oth- Event begins with a Mass celebrated by gospels is that of Peter. Peter’s denial of Jesus was ers will think. Maybe it’s a fear of letting go of Bishop William F. Medley at 10 a.m. born out of fear that he might also face the same some treasure. Maybe it’s because they know that fate as the one he was denying. Fear is perhaps the God might be calling them to radically change The Parish of the Immaculate most common obstacle for listening and respond- their lives. Whatever the fear, it prevents many Owensboro, Kentucky ing to the call of our God to “Come, follow me!” who may very well have a vocation to priesthood All religious are welcome to attend! This call requires faith in the one who is calling, from ever saying yes. Families are encouraged to come can be heard most clearly in the context of prayer, As I encourage those who are discerning a call and bring their children. A meal for and requires tremendous courage to respond bold- to priesthood to pray for courage, I’m reminded of all will follow the Mass. ly. the words of St. Paul, “I can do all things in him

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Meet this year’s seminarians This year seven men of the Diocese of Owensboro are attending seminary to discern the priesthood. Please pray for our seminarians and for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

Deacon Basilio Deacon James Alex French Corey Bruns Jacob Fischer CJ Glaser Christopher Az Cuc “Jamie” Dennis St. Ann Parish, St. Ann Parish, St. Martin Parish, Blessed Mother Kight Holy Name Parish, St. Joseph Parish, Morganfield Morganfield Rome Parish, Owensboro St. Thomas More Henderson Leitchfield Parish, Paducah

VOCARE: Celebrating the answer to the call

BY DR. FRED LITKE, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC

Are you coming to VOCARE 2015? to Fulton to come together at a celebration of our What is VOCARE, you ask? VOCARE is the faith and in appreciation of our young men who are Diocese of Owensboro’s annual celebration of in seminary formation and men and women who vocations to priesthood and consecrated life. It are in professed consecrated religious life. In this is an opportunity to gather with Catholics from Year of Consecrated Life, as designated by Pope throughout western Kentucky to recognize voca- Francis, we will debut a new video on religious life, tions, to contribute to the education of priests and and our keynote speaker is a Benedictine monk, Fr. religious, and to celebrate with other parishioners Denis Robinson, OSB, president and rector of St. from our diocese. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. With the size of our diocese, it is often rather Our diocesan seminarians will be present at difficult to get together with other Catholics from VOCARE, as will many priests and religious from of college formation, seminarians attend classes at the far corners of our diocese. VOCARE offers the throughout our diocese. We currently have three Marian University with a concentration in theol- Catholics from Leitchfield to Paducah, from Bowl- college-aged seminarians, Corey Bruns, Jacob ing Green to Henderson, and from Hopkinsville Fischer, and C.J. Glaser. During their four years Continues on page 28

26 The Western Kentucky Catholic VOCATIONS A reflection for the Year of Consecrated Life: Part 2 of 2

Union with Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows come ever more united with her at the foot of the and Mother of Priests: Part II Cross, we are drawn into her motherhood; we too are given “St. Johns” to nurture, comfort, strength- BY SR. CECILIA MARIA OF THE BODY OF en, support. Our lives become fruitful, and though CHRIST, CP, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN we may never meet our children “in the flesh,” by KENTUCKY CATHOLIC our daily fidelity to our monastic life we raise up priests to God and proclaim the Great Amen to Continued from our August 2015 issue. their Mass. During this Year of Consecrated Life, A Passionist nun stands before a statue of the Pietà at In the August issue of the WKC, the Passionist the Passionist Monastery in Whitesville. Photo courtesy I give thanks and praise for the privilege of being Nuns of Whitesville, KY, shared the first part of of the Passionist Nuns of Whitesville. called to such a vocation, and I pray that the Lord this reflection on our call to union with Mary at will continue to raise up priestly souls (sons and the foot of the Cross. As we continue to celebrate redemption of our world. mothers!) who will extend His Sacrifice of Love the Year for Consecrated Life, this month we re- From the Gospel narrative itself, we know that throughout the world. ◆ turn to the theme, this time focusing on our shar- Mary is not the mother of the High Priest only, but ing in Mary’s motherhood of all priests. mother of all priests. When Jesus saw his mother Learn more about the Passionist Even after her Son has spent all, after His of- and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to Nuns in Whitesville by visiting fering is completed, Mary continues it in her soul his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he passionistnunsblog.com. and body as her whole being cries out the eternal said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” With Amen which completes His sacrifice. Jesus Christ these words, Jesus gives His mother to the Apostle having offered Himself “once for all,” His mother John. On Calvary, John - representing all ordained is the first to extend through time her participation priests - received the High Priest’s mother as his in it. In the Pieta, we see her lifting up with her own. For him, for the other apostles, and for every own hands and heart what the High Priest can no priest of Jesus Christ through the ages, Mary is a longer physically lift up Himself. mother precisely as she was for her Son. She pre- This is the mystery we try to live out every day pares them for their own shares in the Passion and as Passionist Nuns. At Mass, in our prayers, and comforts them as they suffer. She strengthens them throughout our whole day, we adore our Jesus, Cru- as they encounter their own weakness, and she is cified for love of the world, and we lift His sacrifice the hidden support of prayer behind their every up to the Father. We stay with Mary upon Calva- action. She is eternally the Sorrowful Mother on ry, constantly joining our Amen to hers, giving Calvary, eternally embodying the fiat-amen at the ourselves completely like she did to the work of Mass celebrated “once for all” and extended redemption. Everything we are and everything we through time at the hands of her priestly sons. do is dedicated to aiding and accompanying Jesus It is into this fiat-amen of the Mother of Priests as He continues to bring about the salvation and that we are called as Passionist Nuns. As we be-

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VOCARE … narians spend four years in classes at St. Meinrad tional assessments to parishes. Continued from page 26 and one year in pastoral training within our Dio- VOCARE will be an exciting and enriching cese. They spend one year as a transitional deacon night of celebration for our diocese. It will take ogy and philosophy. Bishop Brute’ Seminary is lo- before they are recommended for ordination to place at the Owensboro Convention Center at cated nearby the Marian campus and is where they Holy Orders as a diocesan priest. the riverfront in Owensboro. Tables of eight can live and attend daily Mass and pray the Liturgy of The cost incurred in the education and training be purchased for $500 and will include a plated hours with the community of other seminarians. of young men for the priesthood is currently paid by dinner, drinks, and wine. Individual tickets are They have opportunities for service projects, spir- the diocese. Financial costs for this specialized ed- $65 and couples can purchase two tickets for $125. itual direction, and discernment activities during ucation and training ranges from $40,000-50,000 VOCARE will begin at 5 p.m. on September 18, their time at Bishop Brute’ Seminary. per year for each man in formation. Our Seminar- 2015. Cash bars will be available as well. At St. Meinrad Seminary, we have two transi- ian Education Endowment Fund is currently insuf- This year we have opened reservations to in- tional deacons: Deacon Basilio Az Cuc and Dea- ficient to pay the total costs for seminarian educa- dividuals, businesses, and parish groups as well as con James Dennis. One man is studying theology: tion. VOCARE is an opportunity for parishioners parishes. Check to see if your parish has reserved a Alex French, and one man is studying philosophy: from throughout our diocese to donate to the en- table. If not, offer to sponsor a table for your parish Chris Kight. dowment. at VOCARE. We look forward to seeing you! At St. Meinrad, they take additional classes in This year, a private parishioner has pledged a To register contact Kathy Rasp at (270) 683- theology and philosophy. During their seminary $50,000 matching grant to VOCARE. If we raise 1545. years, our seminarians work in area parishes, spend at least $50,000, they will match that amount in Dr. Fred Litke is associate director of vocations for one summer in Guatemala studying Spanish, and a one-time donation! All donations to VOCARE the Diocese of Owensboro. ◆ attend a hospital clinical pastoral program. Semi- are tax deductible and eliminate the need addi-

St. Louis Choir visits St. Joseph Villa Members of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest Choir Camp, from the St. Francis DeSales Oratory in St. Louis, returned to the Mount Saint Joseph Con- ference and Retreat Center the week of Aug. 3-7 for their sixth year of music camp. Youths from 10-17 can participate in the camp to learn church music, and members come from all over the country. On Aug. Most of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount 6, the members performed Latin hymns for Saint Joseph returned to Maple Mount the Ursuline Sisters in Saint Joseph Villa. for the annual Community Days July Afterward, the students visited individually with the sisters in the audience. The camp ended 8-10. Here, Sr. Lisa Marie Cecil, OSU, with Mass on Aug. 7. Here, Sr. Alfreda Malone, OSU, visits with a student after the perfor- (left), embraces Sr. Rose Karen Johnson, mance. Photo courtesy of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph. OSU. Photo courtesy of Sr. Ruth Gehres.

28 The Western Kentucky Catholic YOUTH New Union County school ‘special, holy’ BY ELIZABETH WONG BARNSTEAD, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC

lieved in the hope of young people, and that the school would follow his example in providing “a St. Ann School stands in the background of newly- built John Paul II Catholic School in Morganfield. St. Catholic education for our heritage and for our fu- Ann School closed its doors in spring 2015 after being ture.” open since 1912. Photo by Elizabeth Wong Barnstead. “Students and teachers will make this place great,” said Fr. Byrd in his homily during the bless- ing ceremony. “They will make this place special. They will make this place holy. Because Christ will be in this place.” Those attending the blessing included represen- Connie Simmons, a preschool teacher at John Paul II tatives and clergy from the local Catholic parishes Catholic School in Morganfield, greets a young visitor in Union County, as well as Jim Mattingly, super- Fr. Freddie Byrd sprinkles holy water during the to her classroom during the open house tour after the blessing of John Paul II Catholic School on August 9. August 9 blessing of the brand-new facilities. Photo by intendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Photo by Elizabeth Wong Barnstead. Elizabeth Wong Barnstead. Owensboro, and assistant superintendent Ann Flaherty. Patricia Sheffer, superintendent of Union olic community in Union County.” On Sunday, August 9 Catholics from in and County Public Schools, was also present. “We have six Catholic parishes in our small around Union County gathered at John Paul II Beth Hendrickson, principal of John Paul II county,” she said. “We are fortunate to have a won- Catholic School in Morganfield to witness the Catholic School, said that the capital campaign for derful new facility to educate children for many blessing of the brand-new school. the school began three years ago and so far pledges years to come.” ◆ “From a list of names Bishop Medley chose the of $5.2 million have been made for the $8 million name of John Paul II to be the name of this new project. school,” said Fr. Freddie Byrd, pastor of St. Ann “Fr. Gerald Baker had a dream and a vision of Parish in Morganfield, located across the street building a new Catholic school in Union County from the school. after his arrival here in June 2003,” said Hendrick- John Paul II Catholic School was built to re- son of the previous pastor. “He began to purchase place St. Ann School, which was closed at the end property across the street from St. Ann Parish as of the school year this past May after being open it became available to secure property for future Officer Nathan Godeke, from OPD, since 1912. building.” stopped by the K-3 Campus of Owens- Fr. Byrd led the blessing ceremony that after- Currently 215 students are enrolled, which is up boro Catholic Schools on the first day of noon in place of Bishop Medley, who was originally from the 204 students enrolled at the end of the school to see the students. He is shown here with Mrs. Ebelhar’s kindergarten scheduled to attend but could not due to the recent school year in May 2015. class, helping them on the giant See Saw death of his mother. Hendrickson said that personally, she hopes the Wave. Photo courtesy of Lori Whitehouse. Fr. Byrd explained that St. John Paul II had be- establishment of the school “strengthens the Cath-

September 2015 29 YOUTH

Kindergartener gives unexpected gift Felicia LaBarge, kindergarten teacher at St. Mary School System in Paducah, writes: “On the first week of school I received an unexpected gift from one of my kindergarten students. As a kindergarten teacher I usually receive several very thoughtful gifts of flowers, crosses, drawings and other heartfelt items. However, when kindergarten student Max Sturm told me he wanted to give me something for the class, I never expected his gift. He handed me money that he had earned selling lemonade this summer. ‘I want you to give this money to a student that can’t afford to go on a field trip this year,’ he said with a big smile. I said, ‘The Light of Jesus Christ shines bright in you Max.’ I am so blessed to teach in a school that walks with Jesus Christ.

First-ever ‘Family Camp’ at Gasper a success BY JOE BLAND, SPECIAL TO THE WESTERN KENTUCKY CATHOLIC Celebration of Catholic Schools 2015 On August 7-9 the Office and social media. Family Life and Gasper River Saturday was a packed day of The Celebration of Catholic Schools Retreat Center hosted their first devotions, family play, taking part 2015 was held at Holy Name Catholic School in Henderson on July 31. The all- ever “Family Camp.” in the activities that the camp day event included a presentation by The idea for Family Camp has to offer such as zip-line and Fr. Charles Latour, OP, principal of Arch- came from the parents of summer vertical playground which was bishop Hannan High School in Louisiana. campers. When picking up their led by the camp staff and ending Teachers celebrating 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, children from camp and hearing the night with folk dancing and 35 and 40 years of service received cer- how great it was they would often camp fire. The weekend ended tificates acknowledging their hard work. ask Ben Warrell, camp director, on Sunday with Mass and session Vincent Carrico starts his climb Kay Howard, re- “When is it our turn to come to on the vertical playground at on how to “Waste Time” with our cently retired from Gasper River Catholic Camp & St. Mary of the camp?” Retreat Center. Nathan Reffitt kids given by Family Life director So, after months of planning helps with this exercise as a Joe Bland. Woods School, support person for all climbers. Whitesville, hugs and promoting throughout the Photo courtesy of Joe Bland. Families left refreshed and a Bev Howard (green summer the first family camp new commitment to spend more shirt), recently re- was held. The camp was attended by ten different time together unplugged from the daily stresses tired from Ow- ensboro Catholic families from all over the diocese and one family of the world and making family time a priority. Schools. The two came from Louisville. The camp started on Friday There is a hope to expand this “Family Camp” both received Educator of the Year awards evening celebrating mass with Fr. Mike Williams model to include more camps and more theme at the July 31 Celebration of Catholic who served as the spiritual director for the week- specific camps in the future. Stay tuned for news Schools event. While this award is ordinarily given to one diocesan teacher, their peers end. Ben Warrell ended the night with a parent in the near future of new and exciting camps com- voted for both women equally this year. talk over dinner titled “Unplugged” which dealt ing to Gasper and sponsored by the Family Life Photo by Elizabeth Wong Barnstead. with the dangers and influences of technology and Office. ◆

30 The Western Kentucky Catholic OBITUARIES

Fr. Benjamin Francis Luther Dorothy H. Medley Fr. Benjamin “Ben” Francis Luther, 83, of Central City died Dorothy H. Medley, 87, passed away on 4:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at Owensboro Health Re- August 6, 2015. gional Hospital. In his homily at his mother’s funeral on Au- Fr. Luther was born Dec. 14, 1931, in Mayfield. He was a U.S. gust 11, Bishop Medley recalled that after Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, S.L. and Mattie Kirk- giving his mother Holy Communion the morning of August 6 he told her it was the wood Luther; sister Dorothy Luther Fletcher; and niece Martha Ruth Fletcher In this 2010 Western Kentucky Gass. feast of the Transfiguration, “and that this Catholic file photo, Dorothy would be a beautiful day to see God in all Medley looks at a nativity Fr. Luther received seminary training and studies at Jordan Seminary in Mich- his glory.” scene brought back from a igan, at St. Mary Seminary in St. Mary, Kentucky, and at St. Maurs Seminary Holy Land pilgrimage by her son, Bishop William Medley. in South Union. He was ordained on May 10, 1964, for the Roman Catholic “But if she did, she wouldn’t be sent back like Peter, James and John,” said Bishop Diocese of Owensboro. He faithfully served Bishops Henry J. Soenneker, Medley. “That if she got to that mountain, and encountered God’s glory, John J. McRaith and William Medley through his 51 years of service. that was hers forever.” His assignments included St. Paul Parish in Leitchfield, St. Pius Parish in Dorothy Medley passed away later that morning of the feast of the Trans- Calvert City, St. Leo Parish in Murray, St. Joseph Parish in Bowling Green, St. figuration. John Parish in Paducah and St. Joseph Parish in Central City. His ministries included, but were not limited to, high school teacher and spiritual direc- Born January 30, 1928 in Loretto, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the tor, college seminary professor, diocesan director of religious education and late F.L. and Edith Raley Hayden. She was preceded in death by her first founder and director of the Marian Shrine Committee for the diocese. husband, Charles Raphael Ferriell, in 1947, and her second husband, Wer- ner Medley, in 1975. Edana LeRoy, a Marian Shrine Committee member who knew Fr. Luther, said that for her, “the greatest gift he shared was his love for the Blessed Virgin She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Strickland; a Mary.” stepgrandson, Jason Howell; four sisters, Betty Sue Hicks, Mary E. Yates, Ruth Miles and infant Della Hayden; and three brothers, Leslie Hayden, “Fr. Luther desired that all people would come to know her and trust in her John Hayden and infant George Donald Hayden. intercession,” said LeRoy, calling the Marian Shrine part of Fr. Luther’s “lega- cy to the Diocese of Owensboro.” She is survived by daughters, Betty Kaye (Fred) Howell, Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Julie (Brian) Franklin, Versailles, Kentucky; sons David (Laura) In addition to his parish work, Fr. Luther wrote articles about Catholicism for Ferriell, Loretto, Ketucky; Bishop William F. Medley, Owensboro, Kentucky; national magazines, hosted radio programs and appeared on international and Phil (Lynn) Medley, Bardstown, Kentucky. She is also survived by three television inspiring hundreds of thousands as he proclaimed his faith in Jesus sisters, two brothers, 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Christ. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, August 11 at St. He is survived by a nephew, Ben Sory Fletcher III of Hopkinsville. Francis of Assisi Parish in Loretto, and burial immediately followed in the cemetery beside the church. The 10 a.m. funeral Mass was officiated Bish- Funeral services were 10 a.m. on August 5 at St. Joseph Parish in Central op Medley. Six concelebrating bishops came from the dioceses of Nash- City, with Fr. Anthony Stevenson officiating, assisted by Fr. Bruce Fogle and ville, Covington, Louisville, Cheyenne, Evansville and Lexington, and more Fr. Eric Riley. Interment is in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Axtel. than 30 priests attended as well.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Marian Shrine Memorial gifts may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church, P.O. Box 74, Committee, 600 Locust St., Owensboro, KY 42301. Condolences may be Loretto, KY 40037 or the Diocese of Owensboro, 600 Locust St., Owens- made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. boro, KY 42301.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Luther. Please pray for the repose of Dorothy Medley’s soul.

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