THE CATHOLIC MIRROR Vol. 52, No. 10 October 19, 2018 Vatican reviewing Congratulations on 50 Years McCarrick case, vows to Pates celebrates 50th anniversary pursue truth of ordination to priesthood as he prepares for retirement

By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Promising a thorough review of how the Vatican handled al- legations of sexual misconduct by former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, the Vatican acknowl- edged that what happened may fall short of the procedures that are in place today. “The is con- scious that, from the examina- Bishop Richard Pates receives a Minnesota Vikings tion of the facts and of the cir- jersey with Deacon Jim Obradovich looking on. cumstances, it may emerge that choices were taken that would not be consonant with a contem- Bishop Richard Pates celebrated his anniversary and porary approach to such issues. upcoming retirement at St. Ambrose Cathedral on Oct. However, as has 14 with family. Pictured left to right are his brother, said: ‘We will follow the path Hugh, and grand nieces Mariah and Skyler. of truth wherever it may lead,’” the Vatican said in statement re- leased Oct. 6. The Executive Com- mittee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic had said in Au- gust that they would seek such Bishop Emeritus Jo- an investigation, and leaders of seph Charron, C.PP.S. the bishops’ conference met with joined Bishop Richard Pope Francis Sept. 13 to tell him Pates in his celebration. Bishop Richard Pates celebrated his anniversary and how the church in the United upcoming retirement at St. Patrick Church in Council States has been “lacerated by the Bluffs on Oct. 13. evil of sexual abuse.” After the meeting with the pope, neither the bishops nor the Vatican mentioned an inves- tigation. However, the president and vice president of the con- ference -- Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston and Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles -- are at the Vati- can for the Synod of Bishops and are likely to meet the pope again Oct. 8. Renewing its commit- ment to uncovering the truth, the Vatican also said that infor- mation gathered from its inves- tigation as well as “a further thorough study” of its archives regarding the former cardinal will be released “in due course.” “Both abuse and its cover-up can no longer be tol- erated and a different treatment for bishops who have commit- ted or covered up abuse, in fact represents a form of clericalism Representatives of the diocese’s international communities came together Oct. 7 to wish Bishop Richard Pates farewell as he prepares to retire and as he celebrates his 50th anniversary of ordination to priesthood. See his column on page 2, and more pictures on page 16 Continued on page 12 2 The Catholic Mirror October 19, 2018 www.dmdiocese.org In the Heartland with Bishop Pates Gratitude

On Dec.. 20, 1968, I was permanent deacons, well- It is our ongoing call to in the world today. joined by 62 other seminarian grounded religious women introduce one another and In sum total, my classmates from the United and an ever-willing staff at others to a relationship with 50 years as priest and 10 as By States at the North American the Catholic Pastoral Center. Jesus, the Lord, who has the Bishop of Des Moines have College on a walk through Bishop Moreover, the lay leadership words of life. Contact with him been incomparable. The special gates. They were open Richard within the community has gives way to deeper bonding blessed years have been totally only on rare occasions. This was Pates guided us with well-trained with this God which is most unearned on my part but greatly one. We were on our way to St. competency that knows no fulfilling and holds the keys cherished. No wonder my heart Peter’s Basilica for ordination bounds. Derived from their to ultimate happiness. God is full of gratitude. to priesthood by Bishop Francis 45 marriages that first year with secular skills and bottomless provides the ligaments bonding Reh, rector of the college. this community. generosity, they have together the gifts each of us has. It was an extraordinarily The experience of an demonstrated what it means to And so, from God’s gifts we memorable moment for me intense lifestyle validated the be Church, truly involved at become One Body, One Body as it culminated 12 years of call I had received. The time every level. of Christ. We are Christ’s Body preparation for priesthood. I spent was exciting, touched the remember Bishop Reh laying full gamut of life stages of those his hands on my head, realizing I ministered to and brought great that with his instrumentality and satisfaction. All began well. through the power of the Holy Some 49 years later, I New Emmaus House director greets community Spirit, I was fully identified still have the appetite for service with Christ the priest. It was as priest. The experience has truly the fulfillment of a long greatly varied but the one anticipated joy. constant is putting people in The excitement of touch with God so that their the day was heightened by the lives might reach the fullness presence of my parents and of meaning and develop into a family whom I had not been close relationship with Jesus. with during the three and a My life is enjoyable and filled half years in . My folks with challenging times. I had been highly supportive of often say that if I were to live my vocation and so, they too, a thousand lives, I would live regaled in the identity conferred each as a priest. on me. Thus, my heart is filled My first assignment with gratitude for the blessings as priest was to the Blessed that have been mine. I can Sacrament Parish on the east testify to the happiness that has side of St. Paul, Minnesota. accommodated challenges and The pastor, Frank bumpy roads along the way. Curtin, was an extraordinarily In my great, good kind and outgoing individual fortune, I have been able who, unfortunately, was to spend the last 10 years suffering from a painful case of surrounded by hearty Iowans cancer. He determined that he as bishop. I knew very few would take the funerals since members in this community there were no brides’ mothers to when I first came. After I made contend with. In turn, I would the rounds of the 23 counties, I Photo by Anne Marie Cox do the weddings. Given the knew I was blessed once again. demographics of the parish, that It has been most New Emmaus House co-director Kevin O’Donnell (right) greets people from the meant I eventually witnessed rewarding to align with dedicated community at a recent open house. Visiting with O’Donnell are Don and Carolyn priests, zealous and spirited Cleborad, of St. Pius X Parish in Urbandale.

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Friday, October 19 Cathedral and Bishop’s Saturday, October 27 Friday, November 9 MIRROR Des Moines – “In the Heartland Residence, 12:10 p.m. St. Paul, MN – Wedding of Des Moines – Catholic with Bishop Pates”, Iowa Waukee – Diocesan Allegation Kaitlin Verhulst and Neil Horan, Foundation of Southwest Iowa Bishop Richard E. Pates Catholic Radio, Des Moines; Review Committee, St. Church of the Assumption, 2:30 Board, Catholic Pastoral Center, Publisher KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. Boniface, 5:30 p.m. p.m. 7:30 a.m. [email protected] Washington, D.C. – Catholic Des Moines – “In the Heartland Climate Covenant Board Tuesday, October 23 Sunday, October 28 – with Bishop Pates”, Iowa Anne Marie Cox Meeting, 9 a.m. Des Moines – Andrew Dinner, Wednesday, November 7 Catholic Radio, Des Moines; Editor St. Augustin Parish, 6 p.m. Rome -- North American KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. [email protected] Saturday, October 20 College reunion and visit to Des Des Moines – Diocesan Stuart – Installation Mass for Wednesday, October 24 Moines’ seminarians attending Executive Committee, Pastoral Kelly Mescher Collins Father Antony Mathew, All Des Moines – Diocesan the college Center, 1 p.m. Staff Writer Saints Parish, 4:30 p.m. Executive Committee, Pastoral [email protected] Center, 1 p.m. Friday, November 2 Saturday, November 10 – Sunday, October 21 Des Moines – “In the Heartland Thursday, November 15 Adair – Installation Mass for Thursday, October 25 with Bishop Pates”, Iowa Baltimore – U.S. Conference of The Catholic Mirror (ISSN Father Antony Mathew, St. John Kansas City – Presenter at Catholic Radio, Des Moines; Catholic Bishops 0896-6869) is published Parish, 8 a.m. A Day for Parish Staffs, St. KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. monthly for $20 per year by the Diocese of Des Moines, Stuart – Installation Mass for Charles Borromeo Parish Friday, November 16 601 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Father Antony Mathew, All Thursday, November 8 Des Moines – “In the Heartland Iowa 50309. Periodicals post- Saints Parish, 10 a.m. Friday, October 26 Des Moines – Vocation Office, with Bishop Pates”, Iowa age paid at Des Moines. Des Moines – Confirmation and Des Moines – “In the Heartland Catholic Pastoral Center, 8:30 Catholic Radio, Des Moines; POSTMASTER: Send changes Reception, Holy Trinity Parish, with Bishop Pates”, Iowa a.m. KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. to THE CATHOLIC MIR- 1 p.m. Catholic Radio, Des Moines; Des Moines – Presbyteral ROR, 601 Grand Ave., Des Des Moines – Mass at Catholic KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. Council, Catholic Pastoral Moines, Iowa 50309. Youth Rally, Hy-Vee Hall, 4 St. Paul, MN – Rehearsal Center, 10:30 a.m. PHONE: (515)237-5046 p.m. dinner for Kaitlin Verhulst Iowa City – Campus Dinner EMAIL: mirror@dmdiocese. and Neil Horan’s upcoming and Mass, Newman Catholic org Monday, October 22 wedding, The Saint Paul Hotel, Student Center, University of DIOCESAN WEBSITE: Des Moines – Mass and Retired 6:30 p.m. Iowa, 7 p.m. www.dmdiocese.org Priests’ Luncheon, St. Ambrose www.dmdiocese.org The Catholic Mirror October 19, 2018 3 Respect Life Month Foster care is a fulfilling Life Chain goes on despite rain and necessary ministry

Paulette and Fernando Valdez not properly cared for in their first By Kelly Mescher Collins months and years of life, they of- Staff Writer ten encounter lots of major obsta- cles in life all the way into adult- Paulette Valdez of St. hood. Pius X Parish in Urbandale can Valdez encourages oth- Photo submitted by Ruth Kibitzki still remember the first time she ers to consider foster care, as the considered becoming a foster par- need is very great. ent. Even though Valdez is She was working as a on the list for only infants, she has nurse in a pediatrician’s office. received calls from the state seek- “I saw a lady coming in ing placement for teenagers. with her children and she was al- “When they call me that ways coming in with a newborn means they have already called baby way too often,” Valdez said. everyone else,” Valdez said. Finally Valdez asked the If a foster family cannot woman, who told her about foster be identified for a teen, he or she care for newborns. spends the night at a homeless Even though she already shelter because there is nowhere had a few small children at home else for him or her to stay, Valdez there was – and still is – a real said. Photo submitted by Karen Quiner need for more foster parents. In Matt Highland, public Top: Cathy Soukup and Father David Fleming, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in many cases, the children are re- information officer for the De- Urbandale, are joined by Father Fleming’s dog, Snoopy, in braving the rain to moved from drug addicted par- partment of Human Services, participate in the Life Chain on Sunday, Oct. 7. Bottom: A crowd gathers at St. ents at the hospital and placed said “shelter stays are considered Theresa Church in Des Moines for Life Chain with foster parents, Valdez said. placements of last resort in tem- “[Bringing a baby home] porary, emergency situations.” was just like Christmas,” Val- “When a child is re- dez said. “[I would tell the kids] moved from their home and ‘We’re getting a baby today,’ and placed in foster care, reunifica- You are invited to the they would just be jumping up tion is always the goal,” Highland and down.” said. “Through foster care chil- St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School Valdez has been foster- dren are kept safe while their fam- ing newborn babies for nearly 27 ily works to remedy the concerns years and is currently caring for that caused removal. On average her 59th baby. She works with the there are 6,000 children in out-of- Department of Human Services home care. Sixty-one percent are Open House and Bethany Christian Services. reunited with their parent, 23 per- “I enjoy taking care cent are adopted by a relative or of them so much and this was a their foster parent and eight per- Sunday, November 11, 2018 great opportunity,” Valdez said. “I cent age out of care. hopefully help these babies in that “It continues to be a bridge period and interim period, challenge finding enough foster 11:30 am - 1:00 pm whether it’s back with their birth parents to ensure children are families or to the adopting fami- matched to a family that can best lies.” meet their needs…,” Highland 1102 NW WEIGEL DRIVE She also credits her hus- said. “Many foster parents find ANKENY, IA 50023 band Fernando for keeping the the role so rewarding that as their house clean, cooking the meals foster children return home, they Meet the Teachers & Staff and doing laundry while Valdez open up their homes again and cares for the baby. again to new foster children.” Tour the Classrooms Leah Garland, executive Valdez often encounters Meet Current Families brand director of Bethany Chris- women who say they couldn’t be View Uniform Examples tian Services in Des Moines, has a foster parent because it would Admissions Information* high praise for Valdez. be too hard to let the baby or child “She is just so giving go. But Valdez said she’s never and sacrificing so much of her found that to be the case. Enrolling for K-7 for the time to [help these kids] have a “My goal from the day 2019-2020 School Year better start to their lives,” Gar- the baby arrives is to leave it with land said. “She is so selfless and the best possible family,” Valdez Feel free to join us for a full of God’s love. It’s amazing to said. “I don’t want it to stay long student-led Mass at 10:30 am see how she loves all parties in- because the more the baby attach- We Pray • We Learn • We Serve volved.” es to you the [more difficult the before the Open House! Many of the newborns transition].” Valdez has cared for are adopted If you or someone you into a new home, since their bio- know is interested in becoming a Want to visit with our Principal one-on-one? While visiting our logical parents are often unable to foster parent with the state, visit Open House, book an appointment to meet with her individually. overcome drug addictions. iowafosterandadoption.org/. It’s a critical period of For those interested in the baby’s life, so that attention becoming a foster family and care is important, Valdez add- with Bethany Christian Services, ed. When babies are neglected or call 515-270-0824. *Financial aid is available 4 Opinion Help! I’ve been hacked!

When considering all the me and do I protect myself? Quite often people ask me what protection plans that we invest in Let’s Get Psyched If I was to have a spiritual audit are the common portal entries for these sins throughout our lives, we make sure that done on my life, how would I score? to enter into our lives. While the list is vast, our technology and virtual reputation as Second, let’s take a look at how there are some common themes, including well as our physical property are secure. we leave ourselves most vulnerable to the lack of sacramental living, historical How often are we looking to evil. We can use the seven deadly sins wounds and relational injuries, unresolved protect our spiritual lives and souls from as indicators of risk of corruption on our conflicts, hurt feelings, spiritual neglect, the very hackers that corrupt us? By Deacon souls. (Note: They are called deadly for a spiritual ignorance, and spiritual abuse. We build firewalls and install Randy Kiel reason, folks.) When faced with these injuries, antivirus systems to secure our technology 1. Pride – vanity and ego we need assistance from the Body of from viruses and hackers. We are trying 2. Envy – jealousy and spite Christ. We cannot heal these wounds or to preserve precious pictures and protect and for me as the family protector, our 3. Gluttony – indulgence and entitle- “ports of entry” on our own and therefore, important life and business information security was breeched. ment have a difficult time securing our system while we are also trying to create peace of Sin also has a viral effect upon 4. Lust – stealing and inappropriate from further corruption. mind. us as well as upon the world. We are all desires Through further understanding of Oh, the lengths to which we will subject to internal and external corruption 5. Anger – meanness and rage our spiritual system and its vulnerabilities, go searching for this virtual peace. attempting to hack into our souls. 6. Greed – selfishness, and wrongful we can close many doors that might still be If there has been external invasion Are we protected? attachments wide open. of our property, we might have a thief We have been encouraged to 7. Slothfulness – laziness and apathy Continue searching for even the preying upon us. What a violation it is to change computer passwords ad nauseam, Allowing any of these seven areas slightest cracks in the doorways to our be burglarized! so what shall we do to protect our spiritual to hack into your soul or system, leaves the souls. It is not the light of Christ that comes About 15 years ago, while on life? opportunity for injury to your spirit and in through those cracks; it is darkness, a family vacation, our car got, you could First, we must know our system possibly even spiritual death. and we know where and from whom the say, hacked into. We had all our souvenirs, well. Here are several questions to ask Hackers, in regards to your darkness comes. luggage, music, and videos stolen and ourselves. computer, your car, or your heart, are in windows broken. While, for the youngest How is my spiritual life defined disguise or often invisible. 1 Peter 5:8 says, Deacon Randy Kiel is the founder of kids, the most valuable things stolen may by me and by the Church? “Your enemy, the devil, prowls around Kardia Counseling. He serves Holy Trinity have been their favorite Disney videos, How have I left myself vulnerable like a roaring lion looking for someone to Parish in Des Moines. To contact him, the teens lost their newly purchased travel to viral attacks of evil? devour.” email [email protected]. treasures. For my wife, peace was violated, Do I allow others to help protect Do not let that be you. Called to Faithful Citizenship The Iowa Catholic Conference years ago. parish. recently released an excellent letter, Guest Column 3. Called to community service. Each of 6. Called to be a good steward of your “Faithful Citizenship for Iowa Catholics.” us should also seek opportunities to financial resources. This includes how As a person who has been actively involved volunteer in our community, with a you manage your personal financial re- in the Des Moines area community, special focus on the needs of the poor sources, as well as decisions you make including the political arena for more than and disadvantaged. to give funds to your church and other 50 years, I would like to share my additional 4. Called to be active in the political are- worthy community and national phil- thoughts about faithful citizenship. na. Voting is not the only way to be in- anthropic organizations that serve the Much of my perspective stems volved. An important aspect of any po- needs of the community. from the incredible example and guidance By litical involvement is to keep yourself from my mother and father that I received Michael Carver informed by reading the daily newspa- These points illustrate my strong growing up in Waverly, Iowa. Here are six per and watching the news broadcasts. support of the need for faithful citizenship. ways I believe we are called to provide a 2. Called to love and support your en- Personally, I made the decision more Thanks to the Iowa bishops for sharing foundation pursing faithful citizenship in tire family. There is no question that than 10 years ago to run for a seat on their important letter. our daily lives. this is one of your most important re- the Urbandale City Council. To read “Faithful Citizenship” go 1. Called to a vocation. Your daily work sponsibilities. In this role, you set an 5. Called to be faithful to nurture your to iowacatholicconference.org. should be your primary focus for serv- example of what faithful citizenship Christian faith. This includes regularly ing others. Use your talents and gifts should be demonstrated in your daily attending Mass, daily prayers and sup- Michael Carver is a parishioner of St. Pius to do the best job you can. life – just as my parents did for me porting activities sponsored by your X Parish in Urbandale. Carrying forward pope’s love of the land I can still hear the pope’s message to our faith community each time I enter those gates at St. Patrick Church at Irish Guest Column Settlement. “Proclaim Christ and his Gospel in fellowship and apostolic faith, in prayer By Jan Lyon and in the celebration of the Eucharist.” As I passed through the gate this dedication of a statue of St. John Paul II, day they were beautifully decorated with in remembrance of John Connor, was made fall all around by the ladies of the parish. possible by the generosity of the late Randy The weather this day was much like Oct. and Jo Snyder and the Mulvihill family. 4, 1979, the day St. John Paul II visited Bishop Pates asks that we St. Patrick Parish in Irish Settlement and continue to carry forward St. John Paul celebrated Mass at Living History Farms II’s love of the land, our God’s abundant in Urbandale. Although today, there graces of which we are given by caring for was added rain along with the chill, but the land and each other. thankfully little wind. Our doors are always open to I arrived early and sat in reflection all as we continue to grow as a parish of where the parishioners are today: Some community with future plans that include a have passed; many are now grandparents St. John Paul ll Retreat Center and grotto. and great grandparents; and the toddlers, Special thanks to Bishop Pates, well, now they are approaching middle Father Thomas Dooley and Father Dan age. Kirby for making our dedication day The prayer service opens and memorable, despite the rain and gloomy Bishop Richard Pates reminds us of St. weather. Photo submitted by Jan Lyon John Paul ll’s message, and that the pope’s On Oct. 8 Bishop Richard Pates blessed a new statue of St. John Paul II, visit to Iowa was made possible by a Jan Lyon is a parishioner of St. Patrick created in memory of farmer John Connor, on whose land the pope’s heli- simple gesture, a letter, that was written Church at Irish Settlement. copter landed during a visit to St. Patrick Church at Irish Settlement. by Joe Hays 39-plus years ago. Today, the 5 Ask a Priest

Q. From my days as an altar from the King James Version All Souls Day Mass server many years ago, I re- (KJV). That translation uses member we were taught to a manuscript that includes the & In memory ring the bells at several points words you quote. during the Mass. We no longer The New American First Friday of those use the bells. Could you bring Bible (NAB) Revised Edition, me up to date on that question? and the New Revised Standard who have Version (NRSV) use a man- A. Ah yes, the bells. Well, uscript that does not include Pray with us... gone before some history might be help- your sister-in-law’s concluding ful. When the Mass was cel- line. During Mass, the current us, the ebrated in Latin, many of the Roman Missal uses the Lord’s faithful prayed the rosary or Prayer from the New American Basilica some other devotional prayers. Bible. Nonetheless, after the The priest faced away from the priest prays, “Deliver us, Lord, of St. John people and prayed the Canon we pray, from every evil . . . as or Eucharistic Prayer in a very we await the blessed hope and invites you low voice, almost silently. So the coming of our Savior Jesus to join us the bell, at one point in histo- Christ,” the people continue, ry, served to alert the ordinary “For the Kingdom, the power, in praying parishioner that an important and the glory are yours, now part of the Mass was about to and forever.” the happen. But that’s all changed. Q. I’m interested in learning heavenly Today, the Church more about a robe called the asks all the participants at alb. liturgy Mass to engage in “full, con- scious, and active participa- A. The alb is a vest- for the tion. The Church prays the ment that any baptized per- Mass together, priests, dea- son may wear. It is white or Friday, November 2, 2018 Holy Souls cons, ministers, musicians, and off-white. The Latin word the faithful. Since the Mass for “white” is “album.” Al- 12:00 Noon & 7:00 p.m. is now celebrated in English tar servers often wear a robe and the priest speaks in a loud or alb when they assist at enough voice for the people to Mass. When adults are bap- hear, they no longer need the tized, they often wear a white 1915 University Ave., DSM 515-244-3101 bell to focus their attention. robe. Even babies are dressed in white at the time of bap- Q. My sister-in-law asked me tism. The symbolism suggests a question about the Lord’s that people are “putting on Prayer. Why does her version Christ.” A priest wears a stole (Protestant) end with “For over the alb; a deacon, over thyne is the kingdom and the the alb, wears a stole on the power” etc. etc. I need an an- left shoulder; a bishop wears Bishop Drumm swer for her. Thank you, Fa- a pectoral cross in addition to ther. I always read your col- the stole. earns accreditation umn. - Paulina in Creston Got a question for “Ask a from The Joint Priest” and its author, Father A. The early manuscripts John Ludwig? Send it to com- Commission (handwritten texts) of Mat- [email protected] thew’s gospel have varia- or The Catholic Mirror, 601 tions. The translation of the Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA Bible that you mention comes 50309. Demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards, Bishop Drumm has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Nursing Care Center Accreditation and Certification in Missouri Valley Post-Acute Care. Accreditation by The Joint Commission Natural Family Planning is a voluntary process that is above and beyond what is required by federal and state Join us for the final 2 nights of a 4 part mandates, and demonstrates Bishop Drumm’s commitment to the highest level of care. The Gold Seal of series where we’ll explore how Approval® is a Natural Family Planning conforms our Offering a continuum of care that includes symbol of quality independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing hearts to love, in health, carrying crosses and rehabilitation services, Bishop Drumm makes that reflects and receiving gifts! We’ll be gathering on every person feel that home is here. To learn commitment to November 8th, and November 15th from more, call 515.270.1100 or visit homeishere.org. providing safe and 6:30-8 PM. Speakers are Jim and Linda effective patient and resident care. Daskiewicz and Rebekah Knobeloch. These presentations are open to all, and childcare is available with RSVP. Join us for one or both presentations at St. Patrick’s Parish, 5837 Winwood Drive th 215 N 7 St, Missouri Valley, IA 51555. Johnston, Iowa 50131 Contact Deacon Michael Carney for more 515.270.1100 Bishop Drumm information and childcare reservations at homeishere.org 712-310-2921 6 The Catholic Mirror October 19, 2018 www.dmdiocese.org Around the diocese

Oct 19, Nov. 2, 9 & 16 Friday Oct. 28 Sunday Nov. 4 Sunday Nov. 20 Friday Children will have a small breakfast, Fish & Chicken Dinners Staley’s Chicken Dinner Craft and baked good auction Catholic Widows and Widowers participate in an activity, and have INDIANOLA – The STUART – All Saints IRISH SETTLEMENT – WEST DES MOINES some time with Santa. Seating is Indianola Knights of Columbus will Parish is hosting its annual Staley’s St. Patrick Parish is having a craft and -- Business meeting and Halloween limited, so make reservations by host its annual Fall Fish & Chicken chicken dinner from 10:30 a.m. – 1 baked good auction at 1 p.m. at 2018- party at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart calling 515-255-2876 Dinners at the St. Thomas Aquinas p.m. Cost is $10/adults, $4/children 3396 155th St. in Cumming to benefit Church. Bring two dozen cookies Parish Hall from 5:30 - 7 p.m. $10/ ages 6-12; free/children age 5 and those in need during the holiday for the annual cookie exchange. Dec. 2 Sunday adults (13 & over) & carry-outs, $5/ under. Carryout is available by season. Refreshments provided. For more information, contact Judy Celebration for Father Orr children (6 to 12), free/children 5 & calling the parish at 515-523-1943. LaRonde at 515-988-7791. ANKENY – Our Lady’s under. Nov. 11 Sunday Immaculate Heart is hosting a Nov. 2 Friday Fall Dinner & Bake Sale Dec. 1 Saturday Celebration of Service for Father Oct. 21 Sunday Catholic Widows and Widowers AVOCA – St. Mary Parish Assumption Holiday Market & Steve Orr. Prayer service and Bazaar DES MOINES -- First is having its fall dinner and bake Craft Fair recognition at 1:30 p.m. followed ATLANTIC – Ss Peter Friday Mass at Christ the King sale from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. with GRANGER – Come shop by a reception in the social hall, 2-4 & Paul Parish is having its annual Church at 8:40 a.m. Breakfast at Staley’s chicken. Cost is $10/adults unique crafters and direct sales p.m. at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart bazaar which includes roast beef Perkins, on McKinley Avenue, after and $5/children ages 10 and under. vendors in the Assumption gym Church. All are welcome dinner served from 11 a.m.-1 Mass. For more information contact There is an elevator available. Call in from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Assumption p.m. at the parish. $10/adults, $5/ Judy LaRonde at 515-988-7791. carry-out orders to 712-343-6948. Catholic Women’s Club will be Dec. 15-19 children 6-11, free/children age 5 having its Holiday Cookie Walk. Advent Mission and under. Bake sale, sewing circle Nov. 3-4 Saturday-Sunday Nov. 13 Tuesday Drawings held every 30 minutes for INDIANOLA – Vincentian sales, quilt chances & general store. Craft Show Catholic Widows and Widowers $10 Vendor Bucks certificates to be Father Dick Gielow will present a DES MOINES – Christ DES MOINES -- Planning used during the fair. Must be present mission on the theme “Aspire to Oct. 23 Tuesday the King Altar and Rosary Society meeting at Chicago Speakeasy at to win. New vendors welcome. Call Inspire before you Expire.” Father Catholic Widows and Widowers annual craft show will be held on 12:30 p.m. For more information Brenda at 515-999-2239. will celebrate weekend Masses Dec. WEST DES MOINES Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and contact Judy LaRonde at 515-988- Church Ladies Bazaar 15-16, and lead the mission Dec. 17, -- Business meeting and Halloween Nov. 4 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Variety of 7791. DES MOINES – St. 7 p.m. at Immaculate Conception party at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart crafters, vendors & a food both with Theresa Parish is having its Annual Parish, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Church. Come in costume if you like, cinnamon rolls. Raffles. For more Nov. 19 Monday Altar & Rosary Society Church Parish, Dec. 19, 5:30 p.m. AT pizza and drinks provided. For more information contact Linette Boden Catholic Widows and Widowers Ladies Bazaar from 9 a.m. – 3:30 WHERE. information contact Judy LaRonde at at 515-865-8553 or linetteboden@ DES MOINES -- p.m. with more than 20 vendors, 515-988-7791. yahoo.com. Luncheon at Barratta’s Restaurant at cookie walk, and lunch available. Latin Mass 12:30 p.m. For more information and Back by popular demand will be DES MOINES – The Latin reservations contact Judy LaRonde at “Breakfast with Santa.” We will have Mass at St. Anthony Parish is at 5 515-988-7791. two seatings at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. p.m. on Sundays. St. Mary Parish in Clothesline project draws attention to Hamburg Domestic Violence Awareness Month receives grant

St. Mary Parish in Hamburg received a grant of $300 from Oregon Catholic Press, known as OCP. “It is our sincere hope that this grant will help St. Mary’s Church meet the needs they so clearly presented in their grant application, as well as support their efforts to enhance their community’s liturgy and music,” wrote Wade Wisler, publisher, in a note to Bishop Richard Pates about the award. The small rural parish in far southwest Iowa serves parishioners from three states: Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. It plans to use the grant to buy three one-cycle lectionaries and Breaking Bread hymn books. St. Mary Parish was among more than 700 applicants, 97 of which received an award meant to support liturgy and music at the parish level, said Samantha Christiansen, Nyawuor Paljor and Melanie Veon, staff at the Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Carol Percin, executive assistant and Sexual Assault Program in Council Bluffs, attended the 2018 Catholic Charities Domestic Violence at OCP. For some parishes, that Awareness Month candlelight vigil in Council Bluffs on Oct. 4. The event was held at Bayliss Park. Speakers might mean getting supplies, for included members of the Catholic Charities Domestic Violence staff, a mayoral proclamation and state- others it might mean starting a ments from two domestic violence survivors. The St. Patrick Altar and Rosary Society lead new Hispanic choir. the rosary after the vigil. The Clothesline Project surrounding the event features shirts created by survivors “Every year, we receive of domestic violence as part of their healing process. the applications and we have a committee review them. The number of grants we are able to give each year varies depending on the needs and how much is given to each parish,” Percin said. Reach 35,000 households in the Diocese of Des Moines by placing an ad in The Catholic Mirror. Contact Kelly at [email protected] www.dmdiocese.org The Catholic Mirror October 19, 2018 7 World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday Christ the King parishioner was present at Pearl Harbor and Normandy

Veterans Day is Nov. 11 – We thank and remember.

to get out. He was the highest in 100th birthday with family and By Kelly Mescher Collins command with that group so he friends. Staff Writer had to be the last one.” Msgr. Frank Bognan- Once that group of 10 no, a retired diocesan priest and men reached the top they jumped former pastor of Danaher’s, said John Danaher, Jr. has into the water to escape. the serviceman was so “so easy seen a lot in his long life. According to the Pearl to talk to and so engaging – espe- Danaher, a Des Moines Harbor Visitor’s Bureau, 2,335 cially his stories about World War resident and member of Christ military personnel were killed at II.” the King Parish, is celebrating his Pearl Harbor: 2,008 Navy person- Up until his recent re- th 100 birthday on Oct. 20. He’s a nel; 109 Marines and 218 Army tirement, Msgr. Bognanno would World War II veteran. men. The 68 civilians killed that visit Danaher’s house monthly to In fact, Danaher was at day put the final death toll of bring him communion and visit. Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on Dec. Pearl Harbor at 2,403. “Faith wise, he is very, 7, 1941 aboard the USS Nevada, At the tail end of the very strong and deep,” Msgr. when the Japanese bombed it and war, Danaher also saw mass ca- Bognanno said. “He and his [late] other U.S. ships. Barely escaping sualties. He was stationed on the wife were both strong believers in with his life, the ship sank. ship during the D-Day invasion the church, in the sacraments, in Toward the end of the of Normandy beach while sol- prayer. He is a very strong Catho- war, he was onboard one of the diers rushed the island. lic.” U.S. ships bound for Normandy, “He said it was just like France for the D-Day Invasion in the movie Saving Private Ryan,” June 1944. Avery said. The morning the bomb- Danaher was also sta- ing of Pearl Harbor took place, tioned in Ireland and northern Despite turning 100 Danaher and some of his fellow Africa during World War II. His years old on Oct. 20, seamen were up preparing for career with the navy spanned 30 Christ the King parish- Sunday Mass. years. ioner John Danaher, Jr. They had just completed While serving in the can still vividly recall the raising of the flag, a morning military, a friend put Danaher in details of the day Pearl routine that was accompanied by touch with a pen pal, Arlene Flan- Harbor was bombed by a band, he said. ders, from Keota, Iowa. the Japanese on Dec. “I was waiting for the She was also in the mil- 7, 1941. Danaher was band to disperse and that’s when I itary – the U.S. Navy Women’s aboard the USS Nevada. heard this loud noise, explosions Reserve, better known as WAVES He met his wife, Arlene, and machine gun firing,” Danaher (Women Accepted for Volunteer a U.S. Navy Women’s said. Emergency Service). Reserve, through Most men were caught “This friend would tell friends who thought off guard and unsure where the my uncle, ‘I know this nice Cath- they would be a good noise was coming from. But it olic girl and you two would get match because they didn’t take long before they re- along really well,’” Avery said. were both strong Cath- alized the bullets came from at- Their Catholic faith olics. She died in 2010. tacking Japanese planes. A Japa- was extremely important to them Danaher earned a num- nese aircraft carrier was only 360 both. ber of medals during his miles away in the Pacific Ocean. The two wrote letters time of service. “Everybody was called back and forth for a few years be- to their battle station,” Danaher fore finally meeting in person. added. They married at Visita- In a communications tion Catholic Church (now Our position, he was in charge of re- Lady of the Americas Parish) in porting information and manning Des Moines in 1954. the phones. Though Danaher was Though the couple never four floors below deck (below the had children, they spent a lot of water line), he was in communi- time with their nieces and neph- cation with a fellow seaman sta- ews, Avery said. tioned in the crow’s nest, a look- Their visit from Cali- out point. fornia (where Danaher was sta- “He would give me a tioned) was always the highlight battle report,” Danaher said. of the summer, Avery remem- The attack lasted for al- bered. They often took the kids most an hour, Danaher said. When on adventures. it finally ended, they weren’t sure “John was an awesome if the Japanese would be return- uncle and still is an awesome ing for a second round. uncle,” Avery said, noting that “Sure enough, they did they’ll be sure to celebrate his come back and make another at- tack,” Danaher said. “And their whole battle was in their favor.” The USS Nevada at- Cookie Walk, Sweets tempted to make it out of the harbor and out to sea, but it was Shoppe torpedoed and began sinking. & Craft Fair Danaher’s niece, Mary Ann Avery, who also attends Sponsored by Christ the King Parish, recalled St. Thomas Aquinas Church Altar & Rosary Society some of the story as well. “[He told us] the ship Saturday, that he was on was starting to December 1 capsize,” Avery said, recalling 8:00 -11:00 a.m. the story as similar to the movie, St Thomas Hall

The Poseidon Adventure. “They (corner of Hwy 92 & R63) West of Indianola were going up from one deck to the next upside down and he’d close the hatch [before water rushed in]. They were all able 8 The Catholic Mirror October 19, 2018 www.dmdiocese.org Christ Our Life Conference draws nearly 7,000

Photos by Anne Marie Cox and Kelly Mescher Collins Top left: Cardinal Thomas Collins of the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated Mass at the Christ Our Life Regional Catholic Conference on Sept. 29. Right: Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Ministries, gave the keynote address Sat- urday morning after Mass. Above: Conference co-chairs Ellen Miller and Marilyn Lane thank the crowd for being there and share insight into past Mary’s Meals recipient Jimmy Belabre of Haiti, who took the stage. Left: Diocesan seminarian Nick Smith prepares the incense during Mass. Bottom left: A large number of vendors had booths at the conference, including local Catholic bookstore Divine Treasures.

and focused on one thing. It’s awe-inspiring.” Nearly 7,000 people came out for and Charlotte Fett, of St. Patrick the biennial Christ Our Life Regional Catholic Parish in Audubon, say they’re bringing back Conference in Des Moines this year, held Sept. tools to keep their faith strong. She said the 29-30. tools include reconciliation, praying the Doreen and Doug Sandberg, of rosary, and daily prayer. Omaha, decided on a Friday night to take a “We’re impressed by this conference. weekend trip for their first Christ Our Life It gives us the tools we need to evaluate where Conference. we are in our journey with Christ,” Charlotte They were up early the next day for said. “It helps meeting people who are living the drive to Wells Fargo Arena, where they their day-to-day life with Christ. It’s just so heard Bishop Robert Barron, Cardinal Thomas important and we seem to stray. Now we’re Collins, Steve Ray, Matt Fradd, Magnus back.” MacFarlane-Barrow, Renee Bondi, Father Diane and Brian Fitzpatrick, of Our Leon Pereira, and Jimmy Belabre. Lupita Lady’s Immaculate Heart Parish in Ankeny, Barajas offered a breakout session in Spanish volunteered to be Eucharistic escorts. on family spirituality and formation. “For me, the most obvious is the Less than an hour after the two-day community and fellowship. You see it in faith conference ended, the Sandbergs knew church but in a microcosm,” Diane said. The they’d be back in 2020 for the next Christ Our conference reminds her of the bigger Catholic Life conference. Church. Doreen found it interesting how the Among the speakers, she enjoyed speakers’ stories complemented each other, Cardinal Collins and Bishop Barron. “I could calling it a “layering experience.” have listened to him for another two hours,” Doug enjoyed Steve Ray, the “Indiana she said. Jones” of the Catholic faith, particularly the “It’s very moving,” Brian said. history Ray shared. Rex and Dana Shade, of Our Lady of “I hadn’t ever thought about it” the Lourdes Parish in Bettendorf, said, “We just way Ray described the faith, Doug said. really enjoy the weekend renewing your faith Kris Reicks, of Corpus Christi Parish and spending it with likeminded people.” in Council Bluffs, was happy to share the The next Christ Our Life will be Sept. experience with her husband, a first timer to 26-27, 2020 at Wells Fargo Arena. Speakers the conference. will be Cardinal Luis Tagle, of the Philippines, “I wanted him to experience it,” she Scott Hahn, Sister Miriam James, Father Don said. Calloway, and Mirjana Soldo, along with “I think my favorite part is the returning guests Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, full adoration” in the arena, she added. “It’s musician Steve Angrisano and radio host Jon amazing to see a crowd of thousands so silent Leonetti. www.dmdiocese.org Evangelization and Catechesis The Catholic Mirror October 19, 2018 9 Boldly Sent youth rally rolls into Young adults ‘Take24’ hours the Iowa Events Center Oct. 21 away for retreat

Bishop Pates greets one of the young attendees at last year’s Boldly Sent Take24 is a young adult re- and discernment centered on what it event. treat that is held three times per year means to renew our openness to Christ at the St. Thomas More Center in Pan- in our daily lives.” Boldly Sent is a peer-led event • Me, Myself and God ora. Young adults who experi- gathering teens of the diocese together with (underclassman) One is held during Ordinary enced recent Take24 retreats said the their bishop in exploration and celebration • What is the relationship between Time in the summer, another during time away helped them focus on their of the Catholic faith. science and faith? (upperclassman) Lent and the first one of each new li- faith. This year’s celebration will be • College and vocations panel turgical year is held in Advent. “The retreat helped me rec- Oct. 21 at the Iowa Events Center. (upperclassman) The focus of each retreat ognize where I need to grow with Programming will include “There have been so many people changes based on liturgical season. Christ,” said a participant in the sum- separate tracks for middle school teens, working on this so our teens and adult But there is consistency in sessions mer Take24 retreat. underclassmen, upper classmen and adults. chaperones have an encounter with Jesus,” devoted to practicing 24 minutes of “Coming into the retreat, I Registration is $30, which includes said Justin White, diocesan director of daily prayer, so that one leaves the hadn’t been practicing my faith at all lunch. The event, which begins at 8 a.m., Youth and Young Adult Ministry. retreat more equipped for daily prayer and felt very removed from it,” said includes a liturgy with Bishop Richard “There is a lot of work that goes than when one arrived. a participant after the Lenten retreat. Pates, reconciliation throughout the day, into this but it is amazing to see the young “Daily prayer is key, but “Walking out on Sunday, I already felt adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Church alive and vibrant in their faith,” sometimes the hectic nature of the rest reconnected to something that meant a keynote presentation by Katie Prejean- added Jessica Maciel Hernandez, diocesan of daily life can build up to the point a lot to me and is truly important, as McGrady. She is one of the few young coordinator of Hispanic Youth and Young where you simply must get away from well as, have been able to continue my adults invited to the Worldwide Synod of Adult Ministry. it all,” said Justin White, diocesan daily habit goals of daily prayer in the Bishops meeting in Rome on Youth and It’s not too late to register for director for Youth and Young Adult week following.” Young Adult Vocational Discernment. the Boldly Sent youth rally. Walk-in Ministry. The next Take24 retreat will Breakouts for the day include: registrations are accepted. For more “In Advent, we prepare for be Dec. 1-2 in Panora. The registra- • Who is God? (middle school information, contact Justin White at the coming of the Lord, into the world tion fee is $100. Contact Justin White • How do I develop a relationship [email protected] or Jessica Maciel- and into our lives,” he said. “Take at [email protected] for more in- with Jesus? (middle school) Hernandez at [email protected]. 24 hours to prepare for this time of formation. • Why does God matter? preparation, with a weekend of prayer (underclassmen) Seed money blooms into opportunities to grow in faith Assumption Parish, in Granger, has launched the Jeff Cavins’ resource “The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salva- tion.” Mary Claseman ex- plained why they selected this process. “We started with Bible studies as that is what our parish- ioners were most interested in,” she said. “However, we have ex- panded our offerings with ‘Happy Hour’ events that attract a young- er generation and those with chil- dren - with short, non-threatening topics.” Members of Corpus Christi Parish in Council Bluffs gathered together for faith formation. Similarly, St. Joseph Parish in Des Moines is begin- Last spring, the Catholic adults to grow deeper in their faith body of Christ.’” great parishes foster spiritual ma- ning the “Alpha” study program Foundation of Southwest Iowa and to free up funds to be utilized The grants have also turity and evangelize effectively, and the Basilica of St. John Par- awarded six parishes throughout in other areas of family faith for- fostered grassroots growth for pa- said Dr. Roseanne Williby. Taking ish in Des Moines will start the the diocese seed money to begin mation.” rishioners, a new moment for our this next step with “Arise Togeth- “ChristLife” evangelization pro- or expand adult faith formation The grants have Church. er in Christ” will equip parishio- cess. processes. equipped parishes with the re- “The New Moment, a ners with what they need to serve Gaffney applauded these The goal: To help parish- sources they need to help adults Diocese of Des Moines move- Jesus in their faith community. efforts because they have strong ioners grow deeper in their faith. deepen their relationship with Je- ment, articulates this outreach “Having just complet- components focused on inviting St. Mary Parish, in sus, said John Gaffney, diocesan to adults in its first pillar: Jesus ed our sign-up weekends to form young adults to participate. Shenandoah, spread the seed director of Evangelization and first,” said Gaffney. our Arise small groups, we now “We need our young money. The parish started a Le- Catechesis. Corpus Christi Parish, have 25 facilitators to lead groups adults and they need us,” he said. gion of Mary group and now has a “The U.S. bishops’ vi- in Council Bluffs, and St. Ber- of 8-10 parishioners to meet and “We are less without each other’s lending library with the help of a sion for equipping disciples to go nard Parish, in Osceola, are two share Scripture once weekly for a presence.” parishioner. into the vineyard is through adult communities that were awarded six-week session,” she said. The next round of grant “It’s a beautiful asset formation that offers conversion, money to begin small, faith shar- “This commitment to the applications is due in the Catholic to our parish community,” said discipleship and mission,” he ing groups with “Arise Together Arise process will extend through Foundation of Southwest Iowa by parishioner Dana Wenstrand. said. “Sacred Scripture points to in Christ,” a program available five seasons of fall and Lent,” she Feb. 25. For more information go “Thanks to the Catholic Founda- this focus in St. Paul’s Letter to through RENEW International. added. “We are encouraged by the to their website at catholicfounda- tion of Southwest Iowa, St. Mary the Ephesians when he wrote, ‘to Corpus Christi parishio- entire parish community, who has tioniowa.org/grant-program/. parish in Shenandoah has been equip the holy ones for the work ners learned through another pro- responded to pray for the success able to invest in opportunities for of ministry, for building up the gram, called Parish Catalyst, that of this adult outreach.” 10 The Catholic Mirror October 19, 2018 www.dmdiocese.org Foundation supports seminarians Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa

Education, involvement, Donor investment and community are focal points of Des Moines seminarian Jake Epstein’s journey to priesthood. funds a win-win Epstein is from Urbandale, has grown up attending St. Pius X Parish, and is enrolled Upon learning of to ensure compliance with these at St. Paul Seminary, in St. Paul, the benefits of an investment principles. Minnesota. called a Donor Advised Fund, A unique attribute that This past summer, Connor and Pam Flynn, of Des foundation offers is quarterly Epstein served in a public hospital. Moines, were intrigued by the consulting upon donor request. He visited patients, brought possibilities. The assistance offers a donor to Communion to them, and learned A Donor Advised be linked with needs within the about how to encounter those who Fund, established in partnership parishes, schools, and Catholic are suffering. with the Catholic Foundation of organizations within the diocese, “It was a grace-filled Southwest Iowa, is an account so as to better serve the diocese summer getting to see God at work an individual or family can in areas where the donor is in people’s lives, even in really create. They can make grants passionate. difficult times,” he said. to a Catholic parish, school, or Additionally, the foundation The seminarian has an organization. provides an online portal that internship parish in the Twin The Flynns, who allows for hassle-free addition Cities. His job in this parish is to are passionate about Catholic and granting of funds at the learn about the practical aspects education, sent their three donor’s convenience and of being a pastor. Last year, he Photo by Kelly Mescher Collins children to Des Moines-area simplifies record keeping. worked with the parishioners who Seminarian Jake Epstein and 17 others discerning a vocation Catholic schools. “The use of the portal visit nursing homes. Through his to priesthood are supported, in part, through the Catholic “I think there’s a allows families to plan their time spent there this year, he will Foundation of Southwest Iowa. difference between Catholic philanthropic giving around be working with the youth in the and public schools in terms of the table and grant dollars parish through religious education how they teach with a faith- easily,” said Brooke Pulliam, the enjoys attending Knights of and I appreciate that a lot.” or the youth group. based approach. Growing up, I foundation’s director of planned Columbus events and spending The Catholic Foundation He’d like to work with think it gave me more of a moral giving. “The donor can use the time with his fellow seminarians. of Southwest Iowa also supports some adult programs, also. compass than I might have had DAF account for their parish They play sports, watch movies, the Des Moines seminarians, Epstein’s courses this otherwise,” said Connor. tithing, their capital campaign play board games, and they planned no matter where they are in the semester focus on homiletics, Creating a Donor Advised pledges, and so much more. a big tailgate party with the men world, through the Seminarian Eucharist, and ecclesiology. Fund is an easy, three-step Checks are then cut in their name from the Diocese of Davenport for Endowment Fund. This fund Homiletics will teach him about process that has many benefits. from the (foundation).” the Iowa vs. Iowa State football helps by paying portions of their public speaking and how to deliver 1. The donor requests to Donors actively use a Donor game. undergraduate tuition fees as well a homily. Ecclesiology will teach open an account funded Advised Fund to build resources, Seminarians receive as seminary expenses. With this about the Church today. Eucharist with cash, securities, or which grow tax-free. The donor support in various ways. fund, the foundation’s goal is to will teach about Christ in the form other financial instru- can name the account and any “Bishop (Richard) Pates support the seminary program of his Body. ments. successor advisors, and they and Father Ross Parker make sure within the diocese and to allow “I’m really looking can memorialize the name of that we get to experience various members of the diocese to help 2. The donor receives and forward to taking those two classes the fund forever. This creates a aspects of the diocese and all the with that. immediate tax benefit. together because we have these permanent “legacy” endowment, good work going on in southwest “Seminary is absolutely two modes of Christ’s presence: which ensures that the values Iowa,” he said. “The Knights of the best place to discern 3. As the fund grows, the his Body in the Eucharist, and in will continue to live beyond the Columbus are also very generous priesthood,” said Epstein. donor recommends a different way, his body in the donor’s lifetime. The donor can in supporting us. The check I To learn more about grants from the fund Church,” he said. also choose to name the fund recently received from the Knights how to support seminarians, visit over time to quali- In his free time, Epstein anonymously if they so choose. helped me buy new hearing aids catholicfoundation.org. fied Catholic parishes, schools, and or asgani- Additionally, having the fund zations. can teach family members fiscal responsibility and encourage the Within such a fund, dollars idea of philanthropy. See what our Catholic are invested in accordance For more information with the U.S. Conference of on these funds or other families are saying Catholic Bishops’ Catholic types of giving, go to values investing principles. catholicfoundationiowa.org. Investments are screened and “The care, compassion and respect monitored on a quarterly basis that my family received at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home and Crematory after my husband’s death is beyond compare. 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Spirit of Mercy Campaign Photo by Michelle Fournier Mercy Foundation – that serve 289,512 clients and Four new members of the St. Anthony Parish Altar and Rosary Society were installed with launched the annual Spirit of patients annually. the help of Father Dan Gehler. New members are Teresa Burriola, Kay Chamberlain, Molly Mercy campaign Oct. 15. The 2018 Spirit of Woodward and Jessica Chamberlin The campaign – Mercy Campaign goal is $1 for the sanctuary. The group hand. They throw birthday parties primarily supported by Mercy million. In addition to supporting By Anne Marie Cox buys, repairs and launders altar for residents at Bishop Durmm Medical Center – Des Moines Mercy Medical Center – Des Staff Writer cloths, buys purificators, etc. Retirement Center in Johnston employees, raises funds for Moines, funds are also raised for Michelle Fournier and Genesis Senior Living Center Mercy Medical Center service United Way of Central Iowa. Two organizations came joined the group in 2009 after in Des Moines. Beyond Iowa, lines and mission affiliates – The campaign together in the mid-1950s at St including Mercy College of runs through Nov. 16. More Anthony Parish for a match that’s attending a Christ Renews His they sponsor a little girl in the Health Sciences, House of Mercy, information can be found at been going 60 years strong. Parish weekend retreat. Philippines. Mercy Children’s Hospital and foundation.mercydesmoines.org. The Ladies Aid Society, “Something that Fournier, one of the Clinics and Mercy Cancer Center begun in 1910, became the Altar weekend really tugged at my younger members of the group, Society in 1926 and combined heartstrings and I really felt a has been using social media to socializing and prayer with calling to see what organization inform and encourage others. L’Arche founder Jean Vanier caring for the parish sanctuary. could fulfil that need I had,” she She’s also put together a In 1930, the Rosary Society was said. “It was the Altar and Rosary quarterly newsletter for the ladies receives spiritual solidarity award formed for prayer, caring for the Society. Through the years I’ve who are lifetime members but parish’s shrines and helping with been there, I have experienced homebound. BEIRUT (CNS) -- Jean diversity management, the sanctuary. great prayers that have been “It lets them know that Vanier, founder of L’Arche, is presented the award to Vanier By the mid-1950s, it was answered. I have leaned on the we’re thinking of them,” she the recipient of the Spiritual Oct. 6 in the French town of decided to merge the Altar and Blessed Mother and prayed the said. “Even though they can’t Solidarity Award from Adyan, Trosly. Rosary Societies into one. rosary during very, very trying be here physically, they are here a foundation for interreligious In the official letter Ellen Celsi joined in times.” spiritually.” studies and spiritual solidarity to Vanier accompanying 1966 shortly after getting married. While the main mission She encourages women based in Lebanon. the prize, Father Daou said She grew up in a small parish, of caring for the sanctuary and to consider joining their local The now 90-year-old Vanier’s “testimony, as well as where everyone participated in shrines continues, the group has Altar and Rosary societies. Canadian Catholic philosopher, that of L’Arche communities everything so she was used to expanded to share its talent and “If they have the passion theologian and humanitarian throughout the world and being involved in parish life. time with others in the parish and and understand the power of the founded L’Arche in 1964. In throughout diverse religions “Because I was so active, beyond. rosary and the Blessed Mother, an atmosphere of compassion, and cultures, shows that the The Altar and Rosary that truly many, many prayers people with developmental values of diversity, solidarity even as a teenager at St. Mary’s, Society has grown a closer can be answered and healing can disabilities and those who assist and human dignity are truly it made sense to me that this was them share their lives together a path of communion and the ladies group and I needed to relationship with the parish’s occur,” they should join, said in L’Arche communities, which peace. L’Arche has shown the join” after coming to St. Anthony Knights of Columbus, working Fournier. “At St. Anthony, it was have spread to more than 37 world how human weakness Parish, she said. with them on fundraising events the best decision I ever made. countries. L’Arche (“the ark” in and disability can carry a new The group had one that benefit the school and church. The ladies are not only my dear French) stresses the dignity and meaning for what it is to be fundraiser, a craft and bake sale It also helps with funeral dinners. friends but have become extended value of human life. human.” in December, that raised money Members have reached family.” Father Fadi Daou, As recipient of the for purchasing anything needed outside the parish to lend a helping Adyan president, and Nayla award, Vanier also becomes an Tabbara, the foundation’s honorary member of Adyan, director of citizenship and which was founded in 2006. Grand Tour of England and Scotland November 3 - 13, 2019 $3499 R/T – Chicago $3599 R/T – Omaha Double occupancy Includes: R/T Air, all gov’t taxes/airline surcharges, first class hotels, most meals, daily Mass, Reach 35,000 households in all transfers, admission fees, daily tours, and much more. 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Continued from page 1 that is no longer acceptable,” the Vatican said. According to the state- ment, the pope ordered a pre- liminary investigation by the Archdiocese of New York after an allegation that Archbishop McCarrick abused a teenager 47 years ago; the allegation subse- quently was found to be credi- ble. Pope Francis, the Vat- ican said, accepted Archbishop CNS Photo/Paul Haring McCarrick’s resignation from Then-Cardinal Theodore the af- McCarrick attends a Mass in Rome last April 11. The ter “grave indications emerged Archdiocese of Washing- during the course of the investi- ton announced Sept. 28 that gation.” Archbishop McCarrick, who CNS/Vatican Media In the weeks after the was removed from the min- Pope Francis meets with representatives of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at allegations were made pub- istry earlier this year after the Vatican Oct. 8. Seated across from the pope are Msgr. Jeffrey D. Burrill, associate lic, another man came forward abuse allegations came to general secretary of the conference, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, vice claiming he was abused as a light, is now living in Kan- president of the conference, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president child by Archbishop McCarrick sas in a friary for Capuchin of the conference, and Msgr. J Brian Bransfield, general secretary of the conference. and several former seminarians Franciscan friars. have spoken out about being In his statement Aug. fairs, acknowledged allegations this incredible delay,” he said. sexually harassed by the cardi- States, released an 11-page “tes- 25, Archbishop Vigano said the made in 2000 by Father Boni- Then-Cardinal McCa- nal at a beach house he had. timony” claiming that church Vatican was informed as early face Ramsey, pastor of St. Jo- rrick, he claimed, “was to leave The Vatican statement officials, including Pope Francis, as 2000 -- when he was an of- seph’s Church Yorkville in New the seminary where he was liv- comes more than a month after failed to act on the accusations ficial at the Secretariat of State York City, concerning Archbish- ing” which, at the time, was the Archbishop Carlo Maria Viga- of abuse by Archbishop Theo- -- of allegations that Archbishop op McCarrick. Redemptoris Mater Seminary no, former to the United dore E. McCarrick. McCarrick “shared his bed with Archbishop Vigano in Hyattsville, Maryland, and seminarians.” Archbishop Viga- had claimed that Pope Benedict was also “forbidden to celebrate no said the Vatican heard the al- XVI later “imposed on Cardinal Mass in public, to participate in Bishops to discuss abuse issues legations from the U.S. McCarrick sanctions similar to public meetings, to give lectures, at the time: Archbishop Gabri- those now imposed on him by to travel, with the obligation of at November meeting el Montalvo, who served from Pope Francis.” dedicating himself to a life of 1998 to 2005, and Archbishop “I do not know when prayer and penance.” Issues related to abuse and misconduct by bishops are , who served from Pope Benedict took these mea- However, photos and expected to be discussed at the upcoming November meeting of U.S. bishops in Baltimore. 2005 to 2011. sures against McCarrick, wheth- videos during the time of the “We are faced with a spiritual crisis that requires In a 2006 letter obtained er in 2009 or 2010, because in alleged sanctions gave evidence not only spiritual conversion but practical changes to avoid by Catholic News Service Sept. the meantime I had been trans- that Archbishop McCarrick ap- repeating the sins and failures of the past…,” said Cardinal 7 suggested that then-Archbish- ferred to the Governorate of Vat- peared in public with Archbish- Daniel DiNardo, of Galevston-Houston. He is the president of op , the former ican City State, just as I do not op Vigano and continued to con- the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Vatican substitute for general af- know who was responsible for celebrate at large public Masses He announced in August that the U.S. bishops would and visit the Vatican and Pope pursue a plan that would involve the laity, lay experts, the clergy Benedict himself. and the Vatican. For all the latest news, Almost a week after He said the substantial involvement of the laity from issuing his original accusations, law enforcement, psychology and other disciplines will be updates and photos, Archbishop Vigano modified essential to this process. his claim and said Pope Bene- The goals include making reporting of abuse and follow us! dict made the sanctions private, misconduct by bishops easier and advocating for “better perhaps “due to the fact that he procedures to resolve complaints against bishops.” (Archbishop McCarrick) was al- Catholic News Service facebook.com/dmdiocese ready retired, maybe due to the fact that he (Pope Benedict) was thinking he was ready to obey.”

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www.DivineTreasuresInc.net | 515-255-5230 www.dmdiocese.org The Catholic Mirror October 19, 2018 13 Cardinal DiNardo: Cardinal Ouellet responds to Church leaders must Archbishop Vigano on McCarrick case face truth of abuse VATICAN CITY (CNS) ROME (CNS) -- The would not be consonant with a -- Former Cardinal Theodore E. president of the U.S. bishops’ contemporary approach to such McCarrick of Washington had conference welcomed Pope issues. However, as Pope Francis been told by Vatican officials to Francis’ pledge to fight attempts has said: ‘We will follow the path withdraw from public life be- to cover up cases of sexual abuse of truth wherever it may lead,’” cause of rumors about his sexual and to stop offering special the Vatican statement said. misconduct, said Cardinal Marc treatment to bishops who have Cardinal DiNardo, Ouellet, of the Congrega- committed or covered up abuse. who earlier had requested a full tion for Bishops. “On behalf of my brother investigation, said, “The truth However, because they bishops in the United States, I will ensure the terrible sins of were only rumors and not proof, welcome the statement of Oct. 6 the past are not repeated. The then-Pope Benedict XVI never from the Holy See which outlines courage of abuse survivors who imposed formal sanctions on the additional steps Pope Francis first brought the horrific truth retired Washington , which is taking to ensure the faithful of sexual abuse to light must means Pope Francis never lifted are protected from the evil of continue to be matched by our them, Cardinal Ouellet wrote Oct. sexual assault,” Cardinal Daniel courage as pastors to respond in 7 in an open letter to Archbishop N. DiNardo said in a statement justice.” Carlo Maria Vigano, the former released Oct. 7 in Rome. The U.S. cardinal’s Vatican nuncio to the United The cardinal, president statement was published the States. of the USCCB, is in Rome for the same day Cardinal , The archbishop had is- Synod of Bishops. Archbishop prefect of the Congregation for sued an open letter to Cardinal Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, Bishops, responded to allegations Ouellet in late September urg- conference vice president, also by Archbishop Carlo Maria ing him to tell what he knew Above: Cardinal Marc is in Rome for the synod, and the Vigano, former nuncio to the about now-Archbishop McCar- Ouellet two U.S. leaders were expected to United States, that Pope Francis rick. Archbishop Vigano’s letter meet privately with Pope Francis knew about and ignored the followed a massive statement At right: Archbishop Carlo Oct. 8 as questions continue allegations against then-Cardinal in mid-August calling on Pope Maria Vigano over the handling of years of McCarrick. Francis to resign because, he allegations of sexual misconduct Cardinal Ouellet called claimed, Pope Francis had known that “the Holy See is conscious by former Cardinal Theodore E. Archbishop Vigano’s accusations there were sanctions on Cardinal that, from the examination of the McCarrick of Washington. a “political” ploy that had McCarrick and not only did he lift facts and of the circumstances, In a statement Oct. 6, wounded the unity of the church. them, he allegedly made Cardinal it may emerge that choices were the Vatican said Pope Francis Cardinal DiNardo said McCarrick a trusted confidante taken that would not be consonant United States, “they say nothing had ordered a thorough review he and all the U.S. bishops “offer and adviser on bishops’ appoint- with a contemporary approach to at all about McCarrick.” How- of the archives of Vatican offices our prayers and solidarity for the ments in the United States. such issues.” ever, the cardinal added, “I told to study how the allegations were Holy Father. We urge all in the Addressing Archbishop Archbishop Vigano had you verbally of the situation of handled. church, particularly the bishops, Vigano as “dear brother,” Car- claimed he personally informed the bishop emeritus who was to “The Holy See is to reaffirm our communion with dinal Ouellet said, “I understand Pope Francis in June 2013 that observe certain conditions and conscious that, from the Pope Francis who is the visible how bitterness and disappoint- in “2009 or 2010,” after Cardinal restrictions because of rumors examination of the facts and of guarantor of the communion of ments have marked your path in McCarrick had retired, Pope Ben- about his behavior in the past.” the circumstances, it may emerge the Catholic Church.” the service of the Holy See, but edict imposed sanctions on him Cardinal McCarrick that choices were taken that you cannot conclude your priestly because of allegations of sexual “was strongly exhorted not to life this way, in an open and scan- misconduct with and sexual ha- travel and not to appear in pub- dalous rebellion.” rassment of seminarians. Arch- lic so as not to provoke further World’s local bishop conference Archbishop Vigano’s bishop Vigano later explained rumors,” Cardinal Ouellet said, letters, he said, “inflict a very that Pope Benedict issued the but “it is false to present these presidents going to Rome painful wound” on the church, sanctions “privately” perhaps measures taken in his regard as “which you claim to serve bet- “due to the fact that he (Arch- ‘sanctions’ decreed by Pope Ben- ter, aggravating divisions and the VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Every Catholic bishops’ bishop McCarrick) was already edict XVI and annulled by Pope bewilderment of the people of conference president in the world will be going to Rome Feb. retired, maybe due to the fact that Francis. After re-examining the God!” 21-24 to discuss the prevention of abuse of minors and vulnera- he (Pope Benedict) was thinking archives, I certify that there are no “Come out of hiding,” ble adults. he was ready to obey.” such documents signed by either Cardinal Ouellet told Archbishop The Vatican made the announcement Sept. 12 after In his open letter, Cardi- pope.” Vigano, who left Rome as soon as the pope and members of his international Council of Cardinals nal Ouellet told Archbishop Viga- And, unlike what Arch- his mid-August missive was pub- wrapped up three days of meetings. no, “You say you informed Pope bishop Vigano claimed, there lished, claiming that it was for his After hearing from his council, the pope “decided to Francis on June 23, 2013, of the are no documents from Cardinal own safety. convoke a meeting with the presidents of the bishops’ confer- McCarrick case in an audience Ouellet’s predecessor, Cardinal “Repent of your revolt,” ences of the Catholic Church on the theme of the protection of he granted to you like many other , saying that the cardinal wrote before asking, minors” the council said in a written communique. papal representatives he met for then-Cardinal McCarrick was or- “How can you celebrate the holy the first time that day.” dered to live a life of withdrawal Eucharist and pronounce his (the “Imagine the enormous and silence under the threat of ca- pope’s) name in the canon of the quantity of verbal and written nonical penalties. Mass?” information he received that day The reason such mea- Stay Connected! Cardinal Ouellet’s letter, regarding many people and sit- sures were not taken then and written with the approval of Pope uations,” the cardinal wrote. “I were only taken in June by Pope Francis, was published the day af- strongly doubt that McCarrick Francis, Cardinal Ouellet said, ter the Vatican said the pope had interested him as much as you was because there was not “suf- ordered a “thorough study of the would like us to believe, given ficient proof of his presumed entire documentation present in the fact that he was an 82-year- guilt.” the archives of the dicasteries and old archbishop emeritus who had “His case would have offices of the Holy See regarding been without a post for seven been the object of new disci- the former Cardinal McCarrick in years.” plinary measures if the nunciature order to ascertain all the relevant As for the written in- in Washington or any other source facts, to place them in their histor- structions the Congregation for would have furnished us with re- ical context and to evaluate them Bishops prepared for Archbishop cent and decisive information objectively.” Vigano in 2011 when he was to about his behavior,” the cardinal The statement added begin his service as nuncio to the told the former nuncio.

Interested in advertising in The Catholic Mirror? Contact Kelly at 515-237-5054 or @DMDiocese [email protected] new title 14 The Catholic Mirror October 19, 2018 www.dmdiocese.org En las Tierras del Corazón Con el Obispo Pates Gratitude El 20 de diciembre de bodas. Dada la demografía de la está lleno de gratitud por las generosidad inagotable, y están 1968, junto a otros 68 seminaristas By parroquia, eso significó que yo bendiciones que he recibido. verdaderamente involucrados en de los Estados Unidos y Bishop atestiguara 45 matrimonios en mi Puedo dar testimonio de la todo nivel. compañeros míos en el Colegio primer año con esta comunidad. felicidad que ha asentado los Es nuestro llamado Richard Norteamericano, caminé a través La experiencia de un retos y los caminos pedregosos continuo el llevarnos unos a de unas puertas especiales. Éstas Pates intense estilo de vida validó que he vivido. otros a una relación con Jesús, el se abrían solamente en ocasiones el llamado que había recibido. En mi gran buena suerte, Señor, que tiene palabras de vida. especiales. Ésta era una de El tiempo que le dedicaba era he podido pasar los últimos El conectarnos con él permite una ellas. Estábamos en camino a mis padres y familiares a quienes emocionante, en contacto con una 10 años rodeado de queridos unión más profunda con Dios que la Basílica de San Pedro para no había visto durante mis 3 años gran gama de etapas de vidas a habitantes de Iowa como obispo. nos llena y que es la clave para nuestra ordenación sacerdotal y medio en Roma. Mis padres las cuales di ministerio y que me Conocía a muy pocos miembros la verdadera felicidad. Dios nos por parte del Obispo Francis Reh, habían sido grandes apoyos para trajeron gran satisfacción. Todo de la comunidad cuando llegué otorga los ligamentos que unen los rector del colegio. mi vocación y, por lo tanto, ellos comenzó bien. aquí. Después de mis visitas dones que cada uno ofrecemos. Y Fue un momento también se llenaban de gozo por Unos 49 años después, a los 23 condados, sabía que es por eso, que los dones de Dios extraordinariamente memorable la identidad que se me confería. aún tengo apetito por el servicio nuevamente estaba bendecido. se convierten en Un Solo Cuerpo, para mí, al culminar 12 años de Mi primera asignación como sacerdote. La experiencia Siempre ha sido una el Cuerpo de Cristo. Somos el preparación para el sacerdocio. como sacerdote fue en la ha variado ampliamente, pero la gran recompensa el alinearme Cuerpo de Cristo en el mundo Recuerdo al Obispo Reh Parroquia del Santísimo gran constante es la de poner a la con sacerdotes dedicados, hoy en día. colocando sus manos sobre mi Sacramento en el este de St. gente en contacto con Dios, para diácono permanentes dedicados En resumen, mis 50 cabeza, dándome cuenta que Paul, Minnesota. El párroco, que sus vidas puedan alcanzar y apasionados, mujeres religiosas años como sacerdote y 10 como con su mediación y por el poder Monseñor Frank Curtin, era un plenitud de significado y que bien sentadas y un personal Obispo de Des Moines han sido del Espíritu Santo, estaba yo individuo extraordinariamente desarrollen una relación cercana siempre disponible en el Centro incomparables. Las bendiciones completamente identificado con amable y extrovertido quien, con Jesús. He disfrutado mucho Pastoral Católico. Más aún, que he recibido estos años han Cristo el sacerdote. Se cumplía desafortunadamente, sufría de de mi vida que ha estado llena el liderazgo laico dentro de la sido totalmente si mérito por mi verdaderamente un gozo que un doloroso caso de cáncer. Él de tiempos difíciles. He dicho comunidad nos ha guiado con parte, pero sí con un gran aprecio. había anticipado por mucho determinó encargarse de los frecuentemente que, si pudiera capacidades muy amplias y sin No hay duda que mi corazón está tiempo. funerales ya que no había madres vivir mil vidas, viviría cada una fronteras. Ellos han demostrado lo lleno de gratitud. La emoción del día fue de novias con quien pugnar. Por como sacerdote. que significa ser Iglesia, derivado más aún gracias a la presencia de lo tanto, me correspondían las Por lo tanto, mi corazón de sus habilidades seculares y El Salvador celebrates its first saint, whose legacy continues SAN SALVADOR, El Bishop Romero!) Christians that want to continue their parishes. transformation.” Salvador (CNS) -- Near the end of The overflow crowed with the reality of the Gospel.” St. Romero was shot St. Romero’s slaying his homily at a Mass just prior to lustily yelled back, “Que Viva!” During the Oct. 14 at dead while celebrating Mass came as the country was on St. Oscar Romero’s canonization, (Long live!) the Vatican -- very early morning March 24, 1980. His legacy of the cusp of civil war, which Jesuit Father Jose Maria Tojeira “We’re not venerating a in El Salvador -- Salvadorans showing a preference for the poor roared through the 1980s. His yelled to the crowd outside the body,” Father Tojeira said, “rather gathered in the square outside the and promoting peace lives on in canonization comes as the Metropolitan Cathedral: “Viva someone who is alive, together cathedral to watch the ceremony his native El Salvador, where, country convulses with violence, Monsenor Romero!” (Long live with God and in the hearts of all on big screens; others watched in even in death, he plays an outsized much of it attributed to gangs role in the country’s public life preying on populations living in and occupies a special place in barrios under their control. its collective consciousness -- for As archbishop of San devotees and detractors alike. Salvador, the national capital, St. He becomes El Romero accompanied the poor at a05625 e99d23 Salvador’s first saint. But his a time when some two-thirds of current role in the country the population lived in poverty. transcends religion. He also has He also voiced people’s demands assumed the status of national for better wages and criticisms of hero, whose words -- spoken in the “oligarchy” -- as the elites homilies -- sound prophetic and were caustically called -- at a time seem apt almost four decades when his critics considered such after his death. talk “communist.” He also called “He still is the most for a suspension of U.S. military

reverse white venerated and respected leader of assistance. the last 100 years, certainly the The poverty and last 50 years,” said Rick Jones, inequality St. Romero spoke youth and migration adviser for out against are still rife in 2018. Catholic Relief Services in El Many Salvadorans also still flee Salvador. the country to escape the violence “He’s still the sign and indignities, causing his post of what people are looking words to resonate with younger for in terms of some voice generations and even some Ora et labora. that talks about reconciliation, evangelicals and atheists. “Prayer and Work” justice and hope for nonviolent

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