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Archbishop’s Column...... 2 Bishop’s Column...... 3 The Catholic Difference...... 4 Breaking Open the Word...... 4 Letters to the Editor...... 4 World/Nation...... 6 Obit: Sr. Wilcox...... 7 Bulletin Board...... 10 www.DenverCatholicRegister.org I @DCRegister 112 Years of Service to the Gospel Volume LXXXVIII – No. 32 SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 INSIDE Angels: The invisible heroes among us ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

BY JULIE FILBY dowed with intellect and will, with personalities as rich and The world is fascinated with colorful as humans. angels. They saturate art, litera- There are nine types, or ture, music and pop culture. choirs, of angels in Church the- They regularly appear in films ological tradition: seraphim, like “It’s a Wonderful Life,” small cherubim, thrones, dominions, screen series such as “Touched virtues, powers, principalities, by an Angel,” and are a daily archangels, and ordinary. subject for crooners on the air- “We tend to lump them all to- waves. gether as ‘angels,’” said Aquili- Whether depicted as old na, however each has a different men, young women, or chubby role. PHOTO PROVIDED COURTESY SAINT LUKE PRODUCTIONS babies, angels are not a roman- “The angels work together for tic or new age concept, a fairy the benefit of us all,” according Inspirational drama tale, or a cultural phenome- to St. Thomas Aquinas (CCC on Maximilian non—they are a reality. They are 350) and two types of angels di- persons created by God to fulfill rectly involved in ordering hu- Kolbe to come to his providential plans, battle man affairs are guardian (ordi- evil, and help guide the faithful nary) angels and archangels. archdiocese to heaven. ‘To light and guard, PAGE 12 What is an angel? to rule and guide’ The word “angel” is derived God assigns each individual Q & A from the Greek word angelos their own personal angel, or meaning messenger. guardian angel. Scholar weighs in “Literally an angel is a mes- “Our guardian angels are as- senger, a courier,” said Mike signed to us by God from the on papyrus debate Aquilina in an interview with moment of our conception,” the Denver Catholic Register. He said Father Selin, “to help us get is an EWTN regular and author to heaven.” PAGE 2 of “Angels of God: The Bible, the Their four functions as de- Church and the Heavenly scribed in the commonly asso- Hosts” and “A Year with the An- ciated prayer—to light, guard, gels.” rule and guide—speak to one’s “In Hebrew and Greek, the conscience. word could stand for ‘the mail- “The angel brings light to our man.’” conscience,” he said. “They help St. Augustine explained that us to choose good and avoid “messenger” states what they evil.” do, rather than who they are PHOTO BY JAMES BACA/DCR When bad things happen, (Catechism of the Catholic ST. MICHAEL the Archangel is often depicted brandishing a some wonder: “Where was my Church No. 329). sword to vanquish Satan and holding a set of scales to weigh guardian angel?” “In the catechism we learn souls. The primary role of St. Michael the Archangel is to be the “The angels’ principle task is that angels are spiritual, that is, advocate of justice and mercy in perfect balance. This image of to get us to heaven,” said Father they have no body,” explained St. Michael is from a window at Annunciation Church in Denver. Selin. “With regards to physical Father Gary Selin, formation ad- suffering, in God’s mystery we visor and assistant professor of ver. “They are immortal, they without a body.” can’t see the whole picture. But theology of St. John Vianney have no death. More concretely they are per- Theological Seminary in Den- “They’re essentially a mind sons, he continued, persons en- See Angels, Page 12

EDUCATION THE SAINTS: FAUSTINA KOWALSKA Regis U president aims to 1905 - 1938/ Feast - Oct. 5 She entered the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in make it the ‘go-to’ school 1925, serving in Krakow, Plock and Vilnius until her early death from tuberculosis. After report- PAGE 3 ing her visions of Jesus as the Divine Mercy, she was ordered to have a psychiatric evaluation and Lourdes School debuts classical the Church posthumously condemned her 700- page diary. Her fellow Pole, Cardinal Karol Wojty- education model to rave reviews la, championed her cause and had the ban removed after a retrans- lation; later, as Pope John Paul II, he canonized her and designated PAGE 8 the Second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday churchwide. 2 l CATHOLIC LIFE SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER Scholar weighs in on papyrus debate

BY ROXANNE KING potential ramifications in than perhaps the apocryphal or Church discipline, history or gnostic texts of the times be- At a Sept. 18 conference in even theology. tween the 1st century B.C. and Rome, a scholar said that a frag- the 3rd century A.D. ment of papyrus with eight lines Q: Could the reported refer- of Egyptian Coptic writing is the ence to a “wife,” be to the Q: Is there anything you "only extant ancient text which Church, which Catholics be- would like to add? Following the Lord’s plan explicitly portrays Jesus as refer- lieve is the “bride of Christ”? A:Well, quite recently we were ring to a wife." The announce- A: Again, more research all witnesses of a flurry of frantic ment stirred immediate debate. would be needed to answer this discussions about the “re-dis- At the age of 15, Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman was Father Andreas Hoeck, academ- question: like, for instance, covered” gnostic gospel of Ju- given the gift of faith. ic dean and professor of Scrip- could the noun “wife” also mean das, or even the publication of Of that year, he writes: “a great change of thought took place ture at St. John Vianney Theo- “bride” in the Coptic language? the most deceitful novel “The in me. I fell under the influences of a definite Creed, and re- logical Seminary in Denver, We know that in the Old and Da Vinci Code” (Dan Brown), ceived into my intellect impressions of dogma, which, through spoke about the debate with the New Testaments the Church is causing people to question is- God's mercy, have never been effaced or obscured.” Denver Catholic Register. certainly described as the “bride sues that have been settled in Newman read his way to belief at a very young age—he cred- of the Lord.” Yet at this early and by the Church for centuries. its works of Christian apologetics and spirituality as the reason Q: Harvard scholar Karen L. juncture there is no way to de- There is absolutely no need for he came to know the Lord. But Newman didn’t stop reading King has said that a papyrus termine the exact linguistic con- Christians, and especially when he became a believer—he read his way into Anglicanism, fragment dating to the fourth- notation of the alleged text. Catholics, to be troubled. We are and eventually into the Catholic Church. century has Jesus refer to a all involved in the epic drama of Newman became a cardinal, and more importantly, a “wife” and that it also says “she Q: What do you know about the history of salvation which beloved Servant of God, because he was open to knowing Jesus will be able to be my disciple.” the scholar and her research means ongoing spiritual com- Christ, and to deepening his relationship of prayer with the She said it is not evidence that and is this finding considered bat, exposed to the tension be- Holy Trinity. The conversion of Newman at 15, and his ever-de- the historical Jesus was married reputable by the Church? tween good and evil, between veloping relationship with Christ, is responsible for thousands but that it is evidence second- A: One of the things that is light and darkness, between of conversions, and for a great flowering of Catholic culture in century Christians were debat- known about Harvard Divinity truth and falsehood in this Great Britain. ing whether he was married. professor Karen L. King is that world. We are called to maintain Newman’s greatest attribute is willingness to follow the Lord Does the Catholic Church have she is an active member of the inner peace and serenity by wherever he was called—to loving him, and to serving him in an official opinion on this find- controversial “Jesus Seminar.” watchfulness and discernment the providential plan of the Father. The effects of his docility ing? This seminar is widely known in the Holy Spirit. As a reassur- and receptivity are still unfolding. A: Although the alleged pa- for its very liberal stance con- ance, let us recall a word of our pyrus fragment was presented Earlier this month, the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, an- cerning the historicity of Jesus, Lord Jesus spoken about our at two prestigious universities in nounced that Bishop James Conley will serve as the ninth bish- rejected by mainline Catholics times: “Then if anyone says to Rome, the Church has no offi- op of Lincoln, Neb. He will be installed on Nov. 20, in the for quite some time. you, 'Look! Here is the Messiah!' cial stance on the finding. It or 'There he is!'—do not believe Cathedral of the Risen Christ. would take much more time Q: Is there a way to know it. For false messiahs and false Bishop Conley is a great follower of Cardinal Newman, and than just a few days to examine whether the papyrus fragment prophets will appear and pro- his life has much in common with his spiritual patron. Both the evidence. However, no mat- is a forgery? duce great signs and omens, to were converted through their reading of important Christian ter what the outcome of further A:This is a difficult issue, but it lead astray, if possible, even the works. Both are men of keen intellects, who seek to know and research on this purported text is perfectly possible for this frag- elect. Take note, I have told you understand the faith. And Bishop Conley’s life also testifies to a might be, it will be irrelevant to ment to have been forged. Now, beforehand. So, if they say to trust in the providential plan of God. the teachings of the Catholic the most suspicious aspect of you, 'Look! He is in the wilder- When I met Bishop Conley, neither one of us were bishops. I Church. Why? Because the this whole affair is that the ness,' do not go out. If they say, was Father Sam, and he was Father Jim, and we were both stu- canon of books belonging to the provenance (origin) of the text is 'Look! He is in the inner rooms,' dents in Rome, living at the Casa Santa Maria with priests in sacred Scriptures, containing not clear, and that the previous do not believe it. For as the studies from all over the United States. the deposit of faith, has been owner apparently refuses to dis- lightning comes from the east Bishop Conley was known among the priests for his love of closed with the Council of Trent close any information regarding and flashes as far as the west, so ideas and conversation, for his genial and easy friendships, and in the 16th century. Also, with this vital circumstance. Without will be the coming of the Son of for his commitment to working with undergraduate American the death of the last apostle, knowing its precise origin, the Man. Wherever the corpse is, students who were studying in Rome. He was well-known, and namely St. John, no new divine fragment will never gain any sci- there the vultures will gather” well-liked, but I never imagined that 25 years later, he and I revelation will ever take place. entific credibility and remain in (Matt 24:23-28). would both be bishops, and Denver would be saying goodbye Moreover, it is absolutely erro- the realm of irrelevance. And lastly, a reminder of St. to him after four years of ministry. neous to say that there was ever Paul’s pertinent message to his The bishop’s appointment is a consequence of his trust in the any historically credible discus- Q: What should Catholics do spiritual son Timothy: “For the plan of God. Like Newman, Bishop Conley has followed his sion about Christ being mar- with this information? time is coming when people will conscience—and more importantly formed his conscience— ried. On the contrary, there is A: Catholics have no real deal- not put up with sound doctrine, in an earnest intellectual discovery of Christ and his Church. serene and uncontested una- ings with this finding. At best, but having itching ears, they will And like Newman, Bishop Conley has said yes to the will of the nimity regarding the unmarried the fragment might be catego- accumulate for themselves Father—which is why he has been called to serve the people of status of the historical Jesus. rized with one of the myriad teachers to suit their own de- Lincoln. pieces of papyri found in the sires, and will turn away from All of us are called to trust in the Father’s providential plan. At Q: If Jesus were married caves of Qumran (1947), or the listening to the truth and wan- times, it can seem outlandish. It is always surprising. I never would that have any effect on gnostic material found 1945 in der away to myths. As for you, imagined that God would call me to be a priest. Neither Bish- Church teaching about priestly Nag Hammadi. For Catholics, always be sober, endure suffer- op Conley nor I ever expected to be called as bishops. And yet, celibacy? only the approved books of the ing, do the work of an evangelist, the plan of the Father, which is always surprising, is always A: The question is too specu- Bible have any real importance, carry out your ministry fully” (2 more joyful than what we might plan for ourselves. God knows lative and unrealistic to be taken and are binding in faith. Even if Tim 4:3-5). The purported find- us, and builds us for a mission—and so our very nature is built seriously. Since Jesus was factu- the alleged papyrus turned out ing of an ancient text about a for that mission. To follow God’s plan for our lives is to live ex- ally not married, there is no to be “authentic,” then it would “wife of Jesus” is exactly such a actly as we were created to live. point whatever in discussing never rise to any higher status myth! 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Chad Andrzejewski Online: www.DenverCatholicRegister.org DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 CATHOLIC LIFE l 3 New Regis University president, Father John BISHOP’S COLUMN Fitzgibbons, aims to make it the ‘go-to’ school MOST REV. JAMES D. CONLEY BY ROXANNE KING for the entire person), the real ties. While at Creighton, he was engagement with students director of the Jesuit Humani- His parents were the first in where they are. But the univer- ties program and served on the their families to go to college. sal experience of students, fac- executive council of the Col- Let’s turn to Mary, for religious His father became a doctor ulty and staff work- lege of Arts and Sci- and his mother an artist. ing together on proj- ences. On Sept. 25, Jesuit Father ects outside the nor- He holds a doctor- freedom and to end abortion John Fitzgibbons made them mal times was ex- ate in English from proud as he was installed pres- traordinary.” Loyola University In 1571, Christian Europe ident of Regis University in His goal for the Chicago; a sacred battled the Ottoman Empire NOVENA for control of the Mediter- northwest Denver. university? theology master’s in What: EWTN will broadcast a A native of Omaha, Neb., Fa- “That Regis be moral theology from ranean Sea. Power in the Novena to the Mother of God ther Fitzgibbons began his seen as the go-to Jesuit School of The- Mediterranean meant control for the Nation that includes term on his 57th birthday, June university in the ology at Berkeley; a over trade, but it also ensured Mass and prayer 1, when former president Je- Christian liberty and religious Denver and Col- FATHER divinity master’s When: 6 a.m. Sept. 29-Oct.7 suit Father Michael Sheeran orado Rocky Moun- JOHN from Weston Jesuit freedom in Europe. The Ot- toman Empire had, for years, Who: Bishop James Conley, retired after 19 years in the po- tain region,” he reit- FITZGIBBONS, S.J. School of Theology; sition. The official inaugura- erated. “That when a master’s in English used the Mediterranean to Archbishop Charles Chaput tion took place Tuesday on the hospitals or health-care agen- from University of Chicago; advance its cultural influence and seven other bishops will university’s 125-year-old Regis cies are looking to hire a nurse and a bachelor’s in philosophy and to destroy Christian com- lead the novena Boulevard and Lowell Street or a pharmacist, or a business and English from St. Louis munities across Europe. Information: Visit campus and included a Mass, person or a teacher, they say ‘I University. Christians were kidnapped www.EWTN.com a colorful 300-person proces- want a Regis person. Our expe- His hobbies? and exiled to Turkey as slaves. sion to the outdoor inaugura- rience is so good with Regis “I love to read, “he said. The religious and personal tion, a reception and dinner. University that I want a Regis “What I love is the interface freedom of European Christians was threatened by the spread Last week, Father Fitzgib- grad.’” between literature and faith of the Ottoman Empire. bons spoke to the Denver What sets the school’s grad- and the theological reflection A clash of cultures and civilizations was unfolding and Catholic Register about his uates apart is the mission they on how that works. So authors Christendom was in danger. In the 16th century, souls were at presidency, saying he was de- absorb at Regis, Father Fitzgib- like Gerard Manley Hopkins, stake in the battle over the Mediterranean. lighted and a bit daunted by bons said. the great 19th-century poet, Rome, in particular, was threatened in 1571. And with it, the his new job and the then-up- “There are a number of ways and Flannery O’Connor and papacy—the central locus of the Church—was in danger of coming festivities. to phrase this, but one very Walker Percy. Literature has a falling. But in the autumn of 1571, the real battle was being “I’m so thrilled to be in Den- common way comes right way of getting into language waged at Cyprus, where the Ottomans held thousands of Ve- ver, to be a part of the Church from St. Ignatius Loyola, and and ambiguity and the gray netian soldiers and sailors captive. here (and) to work for the peo- that is, to do the magis (the but really interesting parts of Pope St. Pius V called to arms a coalition of Christian navies ple of God here,” he said. “I more). That doesn’t mean ‘the being human where conver- who wanted to ensure that Christian culture would perdure in want to make Regis University more’ in a quantitative sense, it sion takes place.” Europe and that Christians would not be enslaved by the Ot- their home, their go-to place— means to do more in a qualita- He also enjoys hiking, fly toman Empire. a place that serves them very, tive sense—that the more uni- fishing, and playing and On Oct. 7, 1571, the Ottoman fleet and a unified force of very well.” versal, the greater good hap- watching sports. He’s a fan of Catholic maritime states met off the coast of Cyprus, in the Although he moved to Den- pens in my serving men and the St. Louis Cardinals base- Northern Gulf of Corinth at Lepanto. A battle ensued. The Ot- ver in May from Milwaukee, women in the world. That my ball team, who he grew up toman navy was superior—the dominant naval force in the re- where he was serving as asso- education isn’t just for me, my cheering for at Sportsman’s gion. But the Christians won a resounding victory and freed ciate provost for faculty devel- education is for the people of Park with his dad. more than 7,500 Christian slaves. Christendom survived, and opment at Marquette Univer- God.” “But I’m becoming a Col- with it, the Christian culture of Europe. sity, Father Fitzgibbons said he Father Fitzgibbons joined orado Rockies fan,” he de- Pope Pius V attributed the victory at Lepanto to one thing: has been “in and out” of the the Jesuits in 1973 and was or- clared. “I’m growing, expand- the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. While the war was city for the past year, exploring dained a priest in 1985. He has ing!” being waged, Catholics across all of Europe prayed the rosary. Regis. He said he expected to served as a trustee for San Turning his attention to his They entrusted the battle to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was find “an excellent Jesuit Francisco (USF) and Gonzaga presidency, he grew thought- their champion and the intercessor for their victory. In her Catholic university” engaged universities and as vice presi- ful. honor Oct. 7 was established as the Feast of Our Lady of the with a student population of dent for administration and “We (at Regis) want to do all Rosary. all ages and backgrounds. interim dean of USF’s College we can do for the people of the Today we face new challenges to religious liberty and to “That’s what I expected and of Professional Studies. archdiocese,” he said. “With Christian values in the United States. The lesson of Lepanto is what I found,” he asserted. He served five years as supe- my whole heart I pledge that that we should rededicate ourselves anew to working for the “What surprised me … is how rior and director of novices at we will do all we can do.” kingdom. We should entrust our efforts and, indeed, our coun- intimately the faculty and staff the North American Martyrs try to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The spiritual battle we fight is work with students even in off novitiate in St. Paul, Minn., Roxanne King: 303-715-3215; essential to winning the earthly battles—and Mary, our times. That’s part of the Jesuit and has taught English at Mar- [email protected];www. Blessed Mother, is our powerful intercessor in these spiritual DNA—its cura personalis (care quette and Creighton universi- twitter.com/DCRegister battles. This coming week, I, and eight other U.S. bishops, will lead a rosary Novena to the Mother of God for the Nation. We will OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS entrust our country to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Rev. Christopher Scroggin, appointed parochial vicar, Light of the World Parish, Littleton, Colo., effective Oct. Mary. The novena will begin on Sept. 29, the Feast of the 1, 2012, for a three-year period. Archangels. This special novena will be broadcast internation- ally on EWTN and I invite you to pray along with us. We need The following assignment by Rev. Marlon Rodrigues, O.C.D., regional vicar, Carmelite Friars, Morogoro-Tan- to consecrate our nation to the prayers of the Mother of God. zania, is confirmed by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L. On Sept. 26, Catholics from Denver will join Catholics across Rev. Bouthis (Baptist) Fernandes, O.C.D., granted presbyteral faculties of the Archdiocese of Denver, and ap- the country in the beginning of the 40 Days for Life campaign. pointed parochial vicar, St. Thomas More Parish, Centennial, Colo., effective immediately, until his ministry in the archdiocese is completed. The purpose of this campaign is to pray and sacrifice and to offer witness to the scourge of abortion in our nation. Make The following assignment by Rev. David Nicgorski, O.M.V., provincial, oblates of the Virgin Mary, Boston, no doubt about it, abortion will end—and I pray it will be in Mass., is confirmed by Archbisihop Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L. our lifetimes. It will end because of our work to build a culture Rev. Thomas Cannon, O.M.V., granted presbyteral faculties of the Archdiocese of Denver, and appointed spiri- of life. But it will also end because of our prayer and fasting, tual director at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, effective immediately until his ministry in the arch- our sacrifice, our unity with Christ and the cross. And it will diocese is completed. He will reside at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, Denver, Colo. end through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The following assignment by Rev. Bernard-Marie Dewilde, C.B., superior general of the Brothers’ Branch, Mary is the Mother of God. She is a powerful intercessor and Community of the Beatitudes, Blagnac, France, is confirmed by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L. she loves us. God trusted her with his only son. When we en- Rev. Alexander Anthony Ariniello, C.B., granted presbyteral faculties of the Archdiocese of Denver, and ap- trust ourselves to her, amazing things can happen. They did at pointed parochial vicar, St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Denver, Colo., until his ministry in the archdiocese is Lepanto and they can again today for us. completed. 4 l OPINION SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER

BREAKING OPEN THE WORD horts them to be just with their By turning unreservedly to God employees, for if they do not, he the Father, who is the measure THE CATHOLIC DIFFERENCE BY JAMES CAVANAGH warns them, the corruption of of everything that is right, true their wealth will “devour your and good. Meditate on God’s Sept. 30: 26th Sunday in Or- flesh like a fire.” Echoing the word! Discover how relevant dinary Time first reading, the Gospel shows and real the Gospel can be. Pray! GEORGE WEIGEL how even those who did not be- Prayer and the sacraments are Scripture readings: long to the Twelve were also giv- the sure and effective means to • Numbers 11:25-29 en a share of the Spirit to per- be a Christian and to live “root- ed and built up in Christ, and • Psalm 19:8,10,12-14 form “mighty deeds” in the CAMPAIGN 2012— name of Christ. It is worth not- established in the faith (Col • James 5:1-6 ing that this reading immediate- 2:7)” (Address to Young People, The Future of Marriage • Mark 9:38-48 ly follows Jesus’ teachings about Lebanon, Sept. 15). the “greatest in the kingdom of Overview: A prophet is not a heaven” (Mark 9:33-37). The Life application: All the peo- Back in the day, altar boys loved to serve weddings because it fortune teller, but someone who point of this week’s Gospel is ple of God, clergy and laity to- involved ready cash: minimally, $5 (which in those days meant is able to read the signs of the that sometimes even the “littlest gether, share in the prophetic something), often a ten-spot. Once in a great while an excep- times in the light of God’s word. ones” and those who aren’t ministry of Christ so they can tionally generous best man would slip each server an envelope In the first reading, 70 elders members of the Catholic proclaim the Gospel wherever with $25 – a small fortune to a boy in the early 1960s. had been appointed by Moses Church sometimes do good they are, according to their par- Serving weddings should have enlarged more than the to assist him in guiding, govern- works and speak the truth of ticular state in life. Jesus’ advice youthful exchequer, however. For wedding servers were ex- ing and teaching the people. God. to his disciples is instructive for posed, time and again, to the prescribed “exhortation” the Each of them was given a share us in light of our relationship priest read to the couple before they pronounced their vows. of the Spirit that was initially Key verse: “Would that all the with non-Catholics: “Whoever That exhortation is worth recalling, now that the very idea of given to Moses. But two chosen is not against us is for us.” The “marriage” is being contested on four state ballots, and in the people of the Lord were men, Eldad and Medad, even prophets!” (Num 11:29) Gospel reminds us that even national election, on Nov. 6: though they weren’t present, al- though someone doesn’t belong “My dear friends: You are about to enter upon a union which so received the Spirit and pro- Catechism of the Catholic to the Catholic Church, he or is most sacred and most serious. It is most sacred, because estab- claimed God’s word. Rather she can still speak the truth. We lished by God himself. By it, he gave to man a share in the great- Church: “‘The holy people of than quenching the Spirit by should make common-cause est work of creation, the work of the continuation of the human God shares also in Christ's forbidding them to speak, prophetic office,’ above all in the with those who though not yet race. And in this way he sanctified human love and enabled man belonging to the Catholic and woman to help each other live as children of God, by shar- Moses praises God for having supernatural sense of faith that bestowed his gifts on them. belongs to the whole people, lay Church nevertheless share our ing a common life under his fatherly care. values and are willing to work “Because God himself is thus its author, marriage is of its very This incident foreshadows the and clergy, when it ‘unfailingly event in this week’s Gospel adheres to this faith … once for together for the common good nature a holy institution, requiring of those who enter into it a and the unity of Christ’s Church. complete and unreserved giving of self. But Christ our Lord where certain people pro- all delivered to the saints,’ and added to the holiness of marriage an even deeper meaning and claimed the good news even when it deepens its under- James Cavanagh is director of a higher beauty. He referred to the love of marriage to describe though they weren’t part of Je- standing and becomes Christ's Evangelization and Catechesis his own love for his Church, that is, for the people of God whom sus’ inner circle of disciples. In witness in the midst of this he redeemed by his own blood. ... It is for this reason that his the second reading, James chas- world” (No. 785). for metro-area parishes of the apostle, St. Paul, clearly states that marriage is now and for all tises the rich members of the Denver Archdiocese. Cavanagh’s time to be considered a great mystery, intimately bound up with Church for their greed and ex- Pope Benedict XVI: “Bring the column is distributed by the Den- the supernatural union of Christ and the Church, which union is ploitation of the poor. He ex- love of Christ to everyone! How? ver Catholic Register. also to be its pattern. … “No greater blessing can come to your married life than pure LETTERS TO THE EDITOR women attired in skimpy conjugal love, loyal and true to the end. ...” clothing and beach sandals— LETTERS It’s impossible to imagine a Catholic priest pronouncing those Mass etiquette and and I am being generous in my TO THE EDITOR words at a gay “wedding.” And that impossibility illustrates sev- characterization—with their eral Catholic theological objections to the notion that same-sex Church attire anatomy on full display and Letters should be no more than couples can “marry.” “Gay marriage” is opposed to the divine or- 250 words and should include the men wearing shorts, no socks, der built into creation and to the Gospel: for “gay marriage,” by writer’s name, address and tele- May the Lord Jesus bless you T-shirts, and sports jerseys phone number. We rely on our its very nature, cannot be a fruitful one-flesh union, and “gay readers to recognize that the opin- marriage,” which by definition involves grave sin, cannot be an and your staff there at the coming up to the altar to re- ions expressed in letters to the edi- image of Christ’s spousal love for the Church. Thus Catholics Denver Catholic Register! I am ceive our Lord in his holy Eu- tor are those of the author and are responding to Nissa LaPoint's charist at the 6:30 p.m. Mass. not necessarily those of the Arch- who support “gay marriage” are deeply confused about both diocese of Denver. Letters contain- Word and Sacrament, the twin pillars of Catholic life. article "Mass etiquette: Obey Our appearance is indica- ing plainly misstated facts, misin- In public policy terms, the Catholic critique of “gay mar- rubrics, be charitable" in the tive of who we are: those born formation or libelous statements riage” reflects the Catholic idea of the just state. Rightly under- Sept. 12 issue. of water and the Spirit or those will not be printed. Unsigned let- ters will not be printed. Letters stood, marriage is one of those social institutions that exist The most blatant form of embedded in this culture of may be edited. Send letters to: Edi- “prior” to the state: prior in terms of time (marriage existed be- (disrespect) evinced at Mass in death with its pornographic tor, Denver Catholic Register, 1300 fore the state), and prior in terms of the deep truths embedded our secular era is the lack of and hyper-sexualized mani- S. Steele St., Denver, CO 80210 or fax to 303-715-2045. E-mail us at: in the human condition. A just state thus recognizes the given- decency regarding dress on festations. It is high time for [email protected]. ness of marriage and seeks to protect and nurture this basic the part of both women and our bishops and priests to ask social institution. men who come to and even the Lord for the virtue of forti- guardians of the Lord's tem- By contrast, a state that asserts the authority to redefine “mar- serve at Mass. Here at the tude so they can sternly ad- ple. riage” has stepped beyond the boundaries of its competence. Cathedral Basilica of the Im- And if that boundary-crossing is set in constitutional or legal monish those persisting in this maculate Conception, I am obstinancy, root out this afflic- Vincent Magaraci concrete, it opens up a Pandora's box of undesirable results. For Denver if the state can decree that two men or two women can make a simply appalled at seeing tion by Satan and be the “marriage,” why not one man and two women? Two women and ARCHBISHOP AQUILA’S SCHEDULE two men? These are not paranoid fantasies; the case for polyandry and polygamy is now being mounted in prestigious Sept. 26: Visit with the retired priests at the Gardens of St. Elizabeth, Denver (10:30 a.m.) law journals. Sept. 28: Mass, Our Lady of the Valley Church, first anniversary of consecration, Windsor (6 p.m.) And if the state can define “marriage” by diktat, why not oth- er basic human relationships, like the parent-child relation- Sept. 30: Mass and dedication of Christ on the Mountain Church, Lakewood (10:30 a.m.) ship, the doctor-patient relationship, the lawyer-client rela- tionship, or the priest-penitent relationship? There is no prin- BISHOP CONLEY’S SCHEDULE cipled reason why not. Thus “gay marriage” is another expres- Sept. 27: Red Mass (homilist), St. Patrick Cathedral, Fort Worth, Texas (6 p.m.); Guest speaker, St. Patrick sion of that soft totalitarianism that Benedict XVI aptly calls Cathedral parish center, Fort Worth, Texas (8 p.m.) the “dictatorship of relativism.” Conscientious voters will keep this—and the Democratic Party Sept. 29: EWTN televised daily Mass (6 a.m. Mountain time) followed by Novena to Mother of God for our platform’s endorsement of “gay marriage”—in mind on Nov. 6. Nation, Birmingham, Ala. Sept. 30: 10th anniversary blessing for St. Anna's Korean Community assisted living home, Aurora (4 p.m.); George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Mass and eucharistic procession, Evans Chapel, University of Denver (6 p.m.) Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C. Weigel’s column is distrib- Oct. 1: Mass, Mother of God Parish (8 a.m.); Year of Faith lecture to Christ in the City missionaries, Seton Denver Catholic Register uted by the , the official newspaper of the House, Denver (9:30 a.m.) Denver Archdiocese. Phone: 303-715-3215. Oct. 2: Mass, Mother of God Parish (8 a.m.) DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 CATHOLIC LIFE l 5

NUN OF THE ABOVE B. Joel C. Habbakuk A quiz on the holy angels D. Sophinias E. NOTA BY PETER WESTHOFF 5. Archangel Raphael came to help a A quiz on Catholic things under the patron- young man do this: age of the “Doctor of Prayer,” St. Teresa of Avila. For each question there is one right A. buy land answer. Each quiz will have one question B. climb Mount Sinai that is answered with “E” for NOTA, which stands for “None of the Above.” C. shear a flock of sheep D. find a wife At the end of September and beginning of E. NOTA October we celebrate the holy angels. Our questions this week are about the archangels we know by name and guardian 6. Archangel Gabriel appears in this Old angels. Testament book in which we also find St. Michael: 1. Which of these is not a choir of angels? A. Genesis A. Thrones B. Isaiah B. Dominations C. Proverbs C. Virtues D. Daniel D. Guardians E. NOTA E. NOTA 7. What saint would often have a big dog 2. In which Epistle do we find mention of that he named Grigio appear when he was St. Michael the Archangel? in danger and disappear when the danger had passed? Many take Grigio to be a A. I Corinthians manifestation of the saint’s guardian angel. B. Romans A. St. John Bosco C. St. Jude B. St. Francis of Assisi D. II John C. St. Brendan E. NOTA D. St. Odo E. NOTA 3. In what other New Testament book do we find St. Michael? 8. Guardian angels aid us in three principle A. Acts of the Apostles ways: they pray for us, protect us and: B. Gospel of Luke A. chastise us C. Gospel of Matthew B. inspire us D. Revelation C. listen to us E. NOTA D. shadow us E. NOTA 4. Archangel Raphael is found in only this

one book of the Bible where he plays a

8. 7. 6. 5. B A, D,

prominent role: D,

4. 3. 2. 1. E (the Book of Tobit), of Book (the E D, C, A. Exodus D, 6 l WORLD/NATION SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER

ther comment” regarding the is- biblical definition of the family Chick-fil-A's stance on marriage unchanged sue other than President Jim unit.” Daly's Sept. 20 statement which Following Cathy's statement, ATLANTA(CNA/EWTN (lesbian, gay, bisexual and ed to us. made no mention of funding Chicago Alderman Moreno, News)—Despite claims that transgender) groups. “Because of this commit- cuts. along with several other mayors Chick-fil-A has ceased funding However, in a Sept. 20 press ment, Chick-fil-A's giving her- President of the National Or- in major American cities, said groups that support traditional release following the meeting, itage is focused on programs ganization for Marriage, Dan the restaurant was not welcome marriage in hopes of expanding Chick-fil-A made no mention of that educate youth, strengthen Brown, clarified that his organi- in their respective cities. locations in Chicago, the restau- its intention to cease funding, families and enrich marriages, zation has never received mon- The restaurant saw a wave of rant has not released any defin- but rather attempted to clarify and support communities,” the ey from either Chick-fil-A or its support following Cathy's re- itive statement about who will how its corporate giving had statement said. charity branch, The WinShape marks as former Arkansas gov- or will not receive money. been “mischaracterized” in re- While the company will “con- Foundation. ernor and radio host Mike A gay advocacy group, The cent months. tinue to focus our giving in “Despite recent news articles Huckabee called for a “Chick-fil- Civil Rights Agenda, said in a Rather than saying it would those areas,” their intention is claiming Chick-fil-A's Win- A Appreciation Day” Aug. 1, re- Sept. 18 press release that after a remove support for groups that “not to support political or so- Shape Foundation donated sulting in crowds of customers meeting with Chicago Alder- promote traditional marriage, cial agendas.” money to our organization— and record-breaking sales. man Joe Moreno, the restaurant the Atlanta-based restaurant “The Chick-fil-A culture and this is false,” Brown said in a That same week, supporters and its nonprofit arm, The Win- chain reiterated its “commit- 66-year service tradition,” the Sept. 20 press release. of “gay marriage” organized a Shape Foundation, would no ment is to be responsible stew- statement added, “… is to treat Thomas Peters, Cultural Di- “National Same-Sex Kiss Day at longer donate to “anti-LGBT” ards of all that God has entrust- every person with honor, digni- rector of the National Organiza- Chick-fil-A” on Aug. 3. ty and respect—regardless of tion for Marriage, told Catholic The company's executive vice their beliefs, race, creed, sexual News Agency Sept. 21 that re- president for marketing, Steve orientation or gender.” ports about Chick-fil-A chang- Robinson, alluded to the However, Tiffany Hsu of the ing its support for traditional planned same-sex kissing event, Los Angeles Times reported in a marriage in order to expand its in an Aug. 2 statement following Sept. 20 article that meetings locations, were “intentionally the day of appreciation. between Chick-fil-A executives meant to be confusing. “We understand from news and Alderman Moreno went “There's several layers of false reports that Friday may present further. They agreed to stop narratives that are out there at yet another opportunity for us funding groups opposed to this point,” he said. to serve with genuine hospitali- same-sex unions, including Fo- The fast-food chain found it- ty, superior service and great cus on the Family and National self embroiled in controversy food,” Robinson said. Organization for Marriage. this summer when President Alderman Moreno did not re- Focus on the Family said that Dan Cathy said in a July 2012 in- spond to CNA's request for they would “be offering no fur- terview that he supported “the comments by press time.

LOCAL NEWS Evangelization is the reason for the Church, Cardinal Arinze tells crowd

BY JULIE FILBY said. “’As you did it to one of the the Augustine Institute. “It’s ex- least of these my brethren, you citing when you see such strong The Mile High City, known for did it to me’ (Mt 25:40). leaders in the Church preparing its commitment to the new “There is no doubt that Jesus the way for us to come in as evangelization, recently hosted in his evangelizing mission paid laypeople and do what God’s Cardinal Francis Arinze, as a special attention to the poor.” put on our hearts to do.” speaker in the Archbishop’s Lec- The Apostles, he He’s so joyful, she said of Car- ture Series. The cardi- continued, learned to dinal Arinze, and has “such a nal shared a message of preach the good news deep peace in Christ.” “Evangelization and as well as pay attention “It was a gift to see him and Charity” with a stand- to the needy. his love of God, and to be able to ing-room only crowd at “The Apostles, in follow in his footsteps.” Bonfils Hall on the preaching the Gospel Classmates Sarah Jimenez campus of the John of Jesus Christ, and Aurora Cerulli, both 23, Paul II Center on Sept. preached to the whole agreed. 18. CARDINAL human person and did “There were many different Nigerian Cardinal FRANCIS not forget the needs of points when we nudged each Arinze, prefect emeri- ARINZE those who were poor in other when he quoted docu- tus of the Congregation things of this world,” he ments we’ve been reading in for Divine Worship and Disci- said. “Or the need of healing for class, just last week,” said pline of the Sacraments at the those who were sick.” Jimenez referring to papal en- Vatican and an advisor to When considering charitable cyclicals “Redemptoris Misio” Blessed John Paul II, delivered a works, spiritual needs have pri- and “Deus Caritas Est.” serious 45-minute lecture, pep- ority over bodily ones. “Just today,” Cerulli chimed pered with humor. “Spiritual hunger and spiritu- in. “Evangelization is the bring- al poverty are more serious than “It was really excellent to hear ing to the good news of salvation physical hunger and material him define evangelization,” in Jesus Christ to every human poverty,” he said. Jimenez said. “Because this is being,” he began. “This is the Cardinal Arinze recognized the mission we feel called to and only reason the Church exists. several apostolates of the Den- want to fulfill … and we feel the “If the Church did not evan- ver Archdiocese during his talk. support of the Church.” gelize, the Church would’ve “If I don’t mention FOCUS The next installment of the ended up in the Vatican muse- (Fellowship of Catholic Univer- Archbishop’s Lecture Series will um,” he quipped. sity Students), the Augustine In- be Oct. 10. It will feature Regis Following an introduction on stitute or Christ in the City, they Martin, professor of theology at evangelization, he reflected on will not happy; so I will not men- Franciscan University of how “the first evangelizer” relat- tion any of them,” he said with a Steubenville and author of “The ed to the poor. laugh. Last Things: Death, Judgment, “Jesus teaches us that the last Among the lecture’s attendees Hell, Heaven.” judgment will be based on how were representatives from each much solidarity or charity we of the ministries. Julie Filby: 303-715-3123; have shown him in the persons “(His lecture) rings so true [email protected]; who are hungry, thirsty, stranger, with our education,” said www.twitter.com/DCRegister- naked, sick, or in prison,” he Kyrstyn Walsh, 23, a student at Julie DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 LOCAL NEWS l 7 Sister Rosemary Wilcox, archdiocese’s first lay chancellor, founding Machebeuf principal, dies

BY JEAN SCHILDZ Heights College in Denver in as Fourth Provincial councilor 1955, and a master’s in educa- of the Loretto Sacred Heart Loretto Sister Rosemary tion from Marquette Universi- Province in Denver. Wilcox, formerly Sister M. ty in Milwaukee in From 1967 to 1969, Thomasine, who was the first 1962. she was superior of woman to serve as vice chan- She taught at St. the Loretto communi- cellor and chancellor of the Philomena School in ty serving at St. Mary’s Denver Archdiocese and was Denver from 1947 to Academy in Engle- the founding principal of 1955, was superior at wood, Colo. She lived Bishop Machebeuf High the Loretto convent at at the Loretto Educa- School, died Sept. 18 in Den- St. James Parish in tion Center in Little- ver. She was 89 and in her Highwood, Ill., from SISTER ton from 1969 to 1972, 67th year as a Sister of Loretto 1955 to 1957, and was ROSEMARY when she became at the Foot of the Cross. superior at the Loret- WILCOX, S.C. secondary school co- Born Dec. 21, 1922, in St. to convent from 1957 ordinator for the Louis, Mo., to Helen (Cun- to 1958 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Education Office in ningham) and Charles Wilcox, in Denver, where she also Denver. she entered the Loretto Sisters taught. In 1983, Denver Archbishop in 1944. She was received into In 1958, Sister Wilcox be- James V. Casey named her as- Loretto on April 25, 1945, tak- came founding principal of sistant director of administra- ing the name Sister Thoma- Bishop Machebeuf High tion and planning for the sine. She made her first vows School, serving in this role un- archdiocese. A year later, he on April 25, 1947, and her final til 1967. During this time, she appointed her vice chancellor. vows on Aug. 15, 1950. also served for different peri- In 1988, then-Archbishop She earned a bachelor’s de- ods as superior of the Loretto now Cardinal J. Francis Stafford gree in English from Loretto community at Machebeuf and See Wilcox, Page 9 Conference to urge men to be Catholic heroes

BY JULIE FILBY nel on Sirius XM Radio Gus Lloyd; and businessman and ROCKY MOUNTAIN Denver Archbishop Samuel author Randy Hain. CATHOLIC MEN’S Aquila, together with Colorado Lloyd’s talk, “Magnetic Chris- CONFERENCE Springs Bishop Michael Sheri- tianity: Using Your God-given dan and Pueblo Bishop Fernan- Gifts to Build the Kingdom,” When: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 13 do Isern, invites all men in Col- will focus on the 11 attributes of Where: Pikes Peak Center, orado to attend the fourth an- what he calls a “Magnetic 190 S. Cascade Ave., nual Rocky Mountain Catholic Christian”: positivity, enthusi- Colorado Springs Men’s Conference. It will be asm, friendliness, confidence, Register: www.rmcmc.org held Oct. 13 at the Pikes Peak humility, honesty, kindness, Center in Colorado Springs. compassion, approachability, Cost: $45 adults, $25 students, “(The conference) offers generosity and encourage- $20 youths under 18 many excellent presentations ment. Questions: 719-866-6496 or on the faith and is a great op- “When we allow God to work email [email protected] portunity to join with many on us in these attributes,” he Youth track: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. like-minded men in following said, “we become more mag- Oct. 12 the Lord,” Archbishop Aquila netic Christians and are able to wrote in an invitation to men of draw others to Christ.” the Denver Archdiocese. Lloyd will also touch on families and world,” he said. The conference, themed “A Catholic apologetics and the The conference, the only one Gathering of Heroes” will in- upcoming Year of Faith that known to be sponsored by the clude speakers, lunch, opportu- kicks off Oct. 11. three Colorado dioceses, aims nities for confession and clos- Businessman, husband, fa- to unite all Catholic men as ing Mass celebrated by Arch- ther and co-founder of Integrat- brothers in Christ. bishop Aquila. New this year ed Catholic Life eMagazine, “My greatest hope is (men) there will be a youth track 7 Hain, will share his faith journey encounter Jesus Christ … and p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday night from his Baptist roots through receive his joy, peace and with speakers and Christian 20 years in a “spiritual wilder- strength,” Archbishop Aquila band Jacob and Matthew. Tick- ness.” He and his family joined wrote. “This, in turn, will help ets are $10 at the door. the Catholic Church in 2006. (them) to be Christian witness- “The conference on Friday Hain’s talk will draw on his es and leaders”—the heroes evening came at the request of book: “The Catholic Briefcase: that their families, Church and families who wanted to have Tools for Integrating Faith and the world needs.” time together,” said Christian Work.” Closing Mass, celebrated by Meert, director of the Office of “I will candidly share lessons Archbishop Aquila, is open to Marriage and Family Life for the I’ve learned about the chal- everyone. Diocese of Colorado Springs. lenges of saying ‘no’ to God and To register, visit www.rmc “It's more a family event than the energizing power of saying mc.org. Tickets cost $45 for just a youth event … a great ex- ‘yes,’” Hain told the Denver adults, $25 for students and $20 perience for dads and sons.” Catholic Register. “I’ll also dis- for youths 18 and under. The This year’s lineup of speakers cuss misconceptions that exist Pikes Peak Center is located at includes: youth ministry veter- about integrating our Catholic 190 S. Cascade Ave. in Colorado an Chris Stefanick; clinical psy- faith with work and the public Springs. For more information, chologist, author and syndicat- square.” call 719-866-6496 or email in- ed radio host Ray Guarendi; Smith will speak on [email protected]. biblical scholar, author and ra- “Prophets, Priests and Kings.” dio host Thomas Smith; chan- “My talk will explore how Julie Filby: 303-715-3123; cellor of the Denver Archdio- men can live out these three of- [email protected]; cese J.D. Flynn; host of “Seize fices, received at their baptismal www.twi tter.com/DCRegister- the Day” on the Catholic Chan- anointing, in their marriages, Julie 8 l EDUCATION SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER Lourdes School debuts classical education model to rave reviews

BY NISSA LAPOINT for Catholic education, said education used to be,” Thomp- dents will be taught Latin. Over Richard Thompson, superin- son said. the next two school years, so- This school year, Our Lady of tendent of Catholic schools. The archdiocese supported cial studies, science and math Lourdes School in Denver is "The Catholic worldview is the school's change and gave will be adjusted to fit the classi- taking a new approach to edu- integrated into curriculum them a $10,000 grant to begin. cal model. cation in hopes to reinvigorate throughout our schools,” he Anderson researched the mod- All the subjects will be inte- its classrooms and encourage said. “Each school exists for el and relied on an advisory grated to give the students a its students to seek the higher formation of the whole child, committee to guide the school. whole education. For example, good. seeking to form them in moral More support came from the students may read the book of Declining enrollment prompt- and academic excellence. school's pastor, Msgr. Peter Genesis in history class to dis- ed the archdiocesan school to Classical education is one path Nguyen, and also from Auxil- cover the historical perspective begin the first in a three-year to the mission and outcome iary Bishop James Conley who of the book. Later in religion phased switch to classical educa- shared by all of our schools.” attended meetings to share his class, students will revisit it to tion, a model that has its roots in As with any education mod- gratitude for being classically discuss its theological aspects, ancient Greece and Rome and el, he added, there are advan- educated. After presenting the Anderson said. challenges students to pursue tages and disadvantages and idea to parents and faculty, "We try to not compartmen- the truth while cultivating virtue. such models are not necessari- their response was enthusias- talize subjects as much and re- In the first several weeks of ly appropriate or effective for tic, Anderson said. PHOTO BY NISSA LAPOINT/DCR ally show how they are interre- school, Principal Rosemary every demographic. Ann Marie Reilly and her FOURTH-GRADE student lated," she said. "They're here Anderson said the model is al- “That is why we carefully pi- husband transferred three of Maria Seybert reads “Beorn to get a whole person educa- ready paying-off in students’ lot various models throughout their children to Our Lady of the Proud” by Madeleine Pol- tion and formation." desire to learn. the archdiocese, meeting the Lourdes because of its strong land during class at Our Lady The model may challenge "The kids love it. They are so call of the bishops to engage in Catholic culture. They grew of Lourdes School in Denver. students but research shows excited about learning," An- prudent innovation,” he said. even more eager when they classically educated students derson said. "This kind of edu- "The classical education learned about the school's the model is more beneficial to score better on standardized cation really does teach kids piece is more of an amplifica- switch to classical education, a teachers and students. tests, she said. how to think. It's like going to tion of our roots," he added. model they believe will sur- "I was looking for a classical Ultimately, the school wants the gym for your brain." "It's who we are. It builds on round their children with school because it makes learn- the new model to help students The model seeks to teach and helps focus on the Catholic beauty and truth while equip- ing so much more enjoyable," seek the true, the good and the children about the Catholic intellectual tradition that has ping them to defend their faith. she said. beautiful in every subject while faith and its relation to each been part of schools for hun- She's pleased about her chil- Latin teacher Jonah Lippert forming the students to be fu- subject studied. Students learn dreds of years." dren learning Latin and read- was also hired to teach many of ture Catholic leaders in the in three phases—grammar, The model furthers the mis- ing wholesome literature. the classes up to four times a world and to attain heaven. logic and rhetoric, each taught sion of Catholic schools to edu- "We're really excited to have week. To the fourth-grade class "We want Catholic leaders," in a way that corresponds to a cate the whole child, he said. It our kids go back and read good last week, he gave a lesson on Anderson said. "I don't want child's developing brain. avoids the modern model of quality literature that may han- verb conjugation. Many stu- my kids to graduate from here Its goal is to instruct students education that has become dle difficult subjects but is not dents enthusiastically raised and never step into a church how to think, write, read and more functionalized and less titillating," she said. "We be- their hands to answer ques- again. I want their faith to be so communicate the truth and about teaching children critical lieve in preparing our kids for tions about word meanings. much a part of their thinking equip them for a successful life thinking. life but not exposing them to "It prepares you to think real- that it goes hand in hand." on earth and to reach heaven. "One of the things that’s ap- life." ly well," he said, "and it has a It's a model that's a natural fit pealing about it is it's the way The school also hired new way of enriching and enliven- Nissa LaPoint: 303-715-3138; teachers to begin the change. ing the knowledge you have." [email protected]; Vanessa Brink was hired to This year the English pro- www.twitter.com/DCRegister teach fourth grade. She's found gram was revamped and stu- Nissa Regis Jesuit provides record service

The first “RJ Day for Others,” Denver metro area. Volunteers paign. The kickoff event, An held Sept. 8, was the largest restored trails, offered horse Evening of Excellence, featured service event in Regis Jesuit therapy and served in nursing the boys’ division Advanced Jazz High School’s history. More than homes, among many other Ensemble and the Canta Belles 600 students, alumni, parents, service sites. On Sept. 12, the Au- and the girls’ division premier faculty and friends came togeth- rora high school launched the chorus. The school has collected er in prayer and service at a vari- public phase of the school’s five- $14.5 million in gifts and ety of agencies throughout the year $20 million capital cam- pledges to date. A survival pack to prevent faith crises

One business has become so “Don’t Let Your Student Leave vertised on the company’s concerned about college- Home Without the Faith”—in- website and in Lay Witness bound kids losing their faith cludes a T-shirt, lightweight magazine, Minch-Hughes said, that this year it decided to put backpack and eight books, and so far, just a few have been some retail muscle behind the among them a Catholic Bible sold. But they will continue to problem. and the Catechism of the be offered this fall for a limited The result: the “College Sur- Catholic Church. time. vival Pack,” created by Em- The rest of the material is “We have heard from a num- maus Road Publishing in hardly beach-reading fare; the ber of parents and grandpar- Steubenville, Ohio. list includes “Catholic for a ents who are confused and “We’ve been mulling over the Reason,” which features essays saddened,” she said. “They say, idea for a few years,” said Shan- by noted writers, including ‘We sent our kids to Catholic non Minch-Hughes, vice presi- Scott Hahn, Curtis Martin and schools and we thought we had dent of operations. “So many Tim Gray; the Catholic Bible raised them well and did a kids lose their faith in college Concordance, and books good job, but they have lost that we wanted to do what we which explore cultural issues, their faith.’ We thought, any- could to arm them before they like “Infinite Bandwith,” subti- thing we can do to help.” go out the door.” tled, “Encountering Christ in For more details about the The $95 “College Survival the Media.” pack, call 800-398-5470 or go to Pack,” which is subheaded: The packs are only being ad- www.emmausroad.org. DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l SEPTEMBER 26 , 2012 EDUCATION l 9 Nativity school wins float contest Discovering God’s creation

PHOTO PROVIDED A SPECTACLE of students, teachers and families dressed in red marched for Nativity of Our Lord School in the annual Broomfield Days Parade Sept. 15. Their procession included a float with a live Nativity scene made of costumed angels, shepherds, the infant Jesus and Mary. The float was

pulled by a John Deere tractor and led by Father Accursio Ciaccio, who PHOTO PROVIDED dressed as the school’s mascot, a knight, and rode a horse. The school’s RACHEL CAMPBELL-MAHER’S kindergarten class at St. John the Evan- float won a first-place trophy. gelist School in Loveland went on a nature walk Sept. 18 around the school grounds to collect living and non-living examples of God's creation, such as sticks, leaves and rocks. Following reading “Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse” by Leo Lionni, where a magic purple pebble turns a toy Machebeuf among top-50 schools mouse into a living one, each student received a painted “purple pebble” and was charged with the task of changing a non-living thing into a living Bishop Machebeuf High School was “It is a true testimony to the daily thing. Students learned they could not perform this miracle; relating back inducted into the Cardinal Newman commitment of rediscovering the to the story of creation and that only God can create life. Items collected Society’s Catholic High School Honor Catholic intellectual tradition that our were sorted, counted and displayed on a poster in the classroom. Above, Roll last week for excellence in aca- academic community of faith brings to the students display their finds. demics, Catholic identity and civics the classroom and to the development education. of each student’s ability to live out It’s the fourth time the Denver arch- their faith in the public square,” said diocesan school has earned a spot Machebeuf principal Jessie Skipwith. among the top-50 Catholic high The biennial award is a program of schools in the honor roll out of some the Newman Society, whose mission is 1,300 applicants. to help renew and strengthen Catholic Machebeuf is also the only Colorado identity in Catholic higher education. school to receive the honor in 2012- Machebeuf has 360 students en- 2013. Holy Family High School in rolled in its ninth- through 12th-grade Broomfield made the top-50 ranking classes. The school opened in 1958 in 2010-2011 and received honorable and is named after the first bishop of mention for its excellence in academ- Denver. ics in 2012-2013.

In 2000, Sister Wilcox received the Wilcox Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (“Cross From Page 7 for the Church and Pontiff”) from Pope John Paul II for sacrificial service to the named her chancellor, making her the Church. She moved to the Loretto Cen- sixth woman religious to be elevated to ter in Denver in 2001. such a high rank in the U.S. Catholic The Sister Rosemary Wilcox Scholar- Church. She served as chancellor until ship, funded by a Machebeuf alumnus 1996, when she retired. who wished to remain anonymous, “With the arrival of Archbishop Casey was established by Bishop Machebeuf many changes took place in the arch- High School in 2005. diocese including the arrival of many Preceding her in death were her par- non-clerical staff,” said Msgr. Thomas ents; her sister, Loretto Sister Jane (for- Fryar, moderator of the curia. “As vice merly Sister John Joseph) Wilcox; and chancellor and chancellor, Sister Wilcox her brother, Maryknoll Father Tom was a great supporter to the archbish- Wilcox. She is survived by her brother ops and their ministry. She was a won- and sister-in-law, William and Jane derful woman and she will be missed.” Wilcox of St. Louis and their children, Current chancellor of the archdio- and the members of her Loretto com- cese, J.D. Flynn, also affirmed Sister munity. Burial will be at the cemetery Wilcox as a trailblazer. on the grounds of the Loretto Mother- “The Archdiocese of Denver has a house in Nerinx, Ky. great tradition of lay leadership in min- A wake will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 27 istry and service. Sister Wilcox was a at the Loretto Center, 4000 S. part of that tradition from the begin- Wadsworth Blvd. in Littleton. A memo- ning,” he said. “Like all of the laypeople rial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. privileged to serve the archdiocese, I’m Sept. 28 at All Saints Church, 2559 S. grateful for the path she helped to Federal Blvd. in Denver. pave.” 10 l SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER

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Contact Vocations Awareness Program: by Praise and Healing Prayer Service: on TV. [email protected] for details. the FOCUS 11 initiative to promote every fourth Tuesday at Evergreen Sept. 29-Oct. 7: 6 a.m. Sept. 29: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. religious vocations will be at Holy Memorial Park, 26624 N. Turkey Trinity Parish, 7595 Federal Blvd., Creek Road, Evergreen. Visit Mass outside Planned Parenthood: St. Thomas More Parish Mission Westminster. Religious communities www.intercessorsofthe celebrated by Father Michael Week: at 8035 S. Quebec St., Cen- will present and answer questions. trinity.org. Call 303-697-3743. Bodzioch at 7155 E. 38th Ave., Den- tennial. Catholic lay-missionary Youths in 11th grade are invited to Sept. 26: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. ver. Brendan Case will lead spiritual Oct. 8 program. Sixth-graders are Sept. 29: 9 a.m. talks, adoration, healing and re- invited to Oct. 9 & 10. Register by Novena to the Mother of God for treats for all ages. 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Women ages 18-40 are invited to spend time with the 2012 Gospel of Life Conference: at Sisters of St. Benedict and share in Risen Christ Church, 3060 S. Mona- their community life to discern a co Parkway, Denver. Dr. Janet Smith vocation. Register online at will deliver the keynote speech on www.thedome.org or call 800-734- the culture of life vs. the culture of 9999. death. Register online at www.arch Oct. 19-21 den.org/respectlife. Oct. 20: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. RETREATS/SEMINARS SCHOOL EVENTS RCIA Training: for RCIA leaders at the John Paul II Center, 1300 S. Holy Family High School 90th An- Steele St., Denver. The workshop niversary: celebration at 5195 W. “Understanding the Baptismal Cate- 144th Ave., Broomfield. Includes a chumenate” will address becoming chili supper and football game. Visit an evangelizing church, developing www.holyfamilyhs.com, call 303- a year-round catechumenate, im- 410-1411 or email patty.gabriel@holy plement the Rite of Acceptance and familyhs.com. more. Cost is $20. Call 303-715- Sept. 28: 5 p.m. 3260 for details. Sept. 29: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner and Dance Fundraiser: for St. Catherine of Siena School at Biblical Writing Workshop: at Most 4200 Federal Blvd., Denver. Night Precious Blood, 2200 S. Harrison includes dance lessons, dinner and St., Denver. Workshop to teach how live band. Tickets are $25 each or to connect biblical stories to the $45 per couple. Contact 720-984- stories of your life. Cost is $20. Call 2815 or [email protected] for 303-756-3083 or email macrina@ details. mpbdenver.org to register and for Sept. 29: 6 p.m. more information. Oct. 2: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. St. Louis Fall Jamboree: at the school at 3301 S. Sherman St., En- Immigration Lecture: by human glewood. “One Night in Italy” rights leader Enrique Morones at fundraiser includes dinner, auctions Regis University inside the St. John and carnival. Call 303-762-8307 for Francis Regis Chapel, 3333 Regis details. Blvd., Denver. The topic is “Border Oct. 14: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Angels, Border Realities and Immi- gration Today.” Call 303-964-5715 DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER l SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 l 11 12 l ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 l DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER Inspirational drama on Maximilian Kolbe to come to archdiocese

BY NISSA LAPOINT Youth Day,” said Leonardo Defilippis, founder and president of St. Luke Produc- MAXIMILIAN: The one-man play about the heroic life tions. ST. OF AUSCHWITZ of St. Maximilian Kolbe killed in a Nazi con- An actor for 36 years, Defilippis will por- centration camp will make a return to Col- tray St. Maximilian to deliver a message he Drama produced by St. Luke Productions orado next month. said is relevant to the battle to protect reli- The live drama “Maximilian: Saint of gious freedom. Denver Archdiocese Auschwitz” by the Washington-based St. “It’s going to really inspire people during 7 p.m. Oct. 15, St. Mary Parish, Aspen; Luke Productions will be performed at these dark times,” Defilippis said. “Max 970-925-7339 parishes and at Fort Carson army base in a gives you the solution. He gives you the ab- 7 p.m. Oct. 16, St. Thomas More Parish, modernized production. The play will use solute answer with what to do and how to Centennial; 303-770-0531 ext. 2 live footage, an orchestral soundtrack and do it.” dynamic acting to appeal to both youths The drama illustrates the life of the saint, 7 p.m. Oct. 17, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and adult audiences. It first premiered in a courageous Polish priest who stood up to Parish, Fort Collins; 970-226-6629 Denver in 1993. the evil forces of Nazism while imprisoned 7 p.m. Oct. 18, Queen of Peace Parish, “It has an intimate history with Denver in the Auschwitz concentration camp dur- Aurora; 303-364-1056 because its premier was at the Paramount ing World War II. Defilippis will give a his- Theatre in downtown Denver for World torical history of the saint’s life and how he Rating: suitable for ages 10 and up PHOTO PROVIDED COURTESY SAINT LUKE PRODUCTIONS SAINT LUKE Productions’ founder Cost: free-will offering and president Leonardo Defilippis por- For more information: visit www.stmax- trays St. Maximilian in the one-man drama.com and watch the movie trailer. drama “Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz.” and heard.” was forced into slave labor, tortured and “We’re doing it in an artistic way to com- then volunteered to die by starvation in pete in the marketplace as a legitimate place of a married man with children. play,” he said. Defilippis said he’s researched the saint The dramas give audiences a chance to with scholars and authorities. He’s prac- encounter a saint face-to-face and spark a ticed the role many times, and said it’s the transformation, he said. first play about the saint performed in Eng- Defilippis is best known for directing lish. and starring in the film “Thérèse,” which To give viewers a full understanding, he played for a year in theaters. For 31 years will change characters during the play. he’s produced other one-man and one- “I go around the screen and come back,” woman plays on the lives of the saints and Defilippis said about how he artfully the Gospels. switches costumes. “I act differently, walk The production on St. Maximilian is 90- differently and use a different voice. For an minutes and is appropriate for audiences artist it’s extremely challenging.” ages 10 and up. He will also play a Nazi soldier and the Defilippis encourages families, youths devil. In these roles, he will touch on the and people of all faiths to attend. many subjects that Catholics and non- “It will give them hope and give them an Catholics alike face today: government example of real courage,” he said. power, morality, corruption, freedom of re- ligion and attacks on the Church. Nissa LaPoint: 303-715-3138; nissa. Defilippis said he founded the nonprofit [email protected];www.twitt production company to “make Christ seen er.com/DCRegisterNissa

belled against God’s plan,” he said, refer- Angels ring to the fallen angel that once served From Page 1 as God’s highest angel. “The dragon (Lucifer) swept a third of if someone has a tragic accident, we trust the stars with his tail, so it is believed that to God’s mercy—that the angels al- that a third of the angels created became lowed it to happen as part of God’s plan. demons,” said Father Selin, paraphras- “We should not feel abandoned by ing Revelations chapter 12. God or the angels when a tragedy hap- “That’s a lot of demons but if one- pens,” he said. third fell, two-thirds remain,” he said. While it’s important to ask one’s “So there are twice as many good angels guardian angel for practical help, like as there are demons.” avoiding danger, it’s also important to St. Michael the Archangel battled the ask them how to pray. rebellious angels and banished them to “Ask your guardian angel to help you hell. The feast of the archangels is Sept. learn how to pray on a deeper level,” Fa- 29. ther Selin advised. “And ask your angel “Angels are not bit players in the dra- to pray for you. The angel sees the face ma,” said Aquilina. “They’re there on the of the triune God so the angel knows first page of the Bible and there on the what praise and worship is about, and last, and they appear in most of the that’s the highest form of prayer.” The books.” feast of the guardian angels is Oct. 2. Angels gave the law to Moses, took part in the Temple worship, revealed Defend us in battle God's word to prophets, told Mary she Angels, present since creation (CCC would bear the Messiah, and heralded 332), are introduced in the Bible’s first the divine birth to shepherds, he said. book, first chapter, when God said: “Let “Angels ministered to Jesus in the there be light” (Gen 1:3). desert and in the Garden of Gethse- “St. Augustine interpreted that ‘Let mane, and aided the apostles in their there be light,’ was the creation of the mission,” he continued. “And we see in angels at the beginning of time,” said Fa- the book of Revelation that angels will ther Selin. be guiding history till the very end.” The next verse, when God separated the light from the darkness (Gen 1:4), JulieFilby:303-715-3123;juli refers to their trials. [email protected];www.twitt “In the very beginning Lucifer re- er.com/DCRegisterJulie