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Volume 78 | No. 36 http://observer.rockforddiocese.org FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 Diocese Announces Changes in Administration THE OBSERVER made to combine our offi ces of Family Life, Pro-Life and DIOCESE—Changes are N.F.P. into one collaborative coming to the Diocese of Rock- mission,” Msgr. Nelson wrote. Offi cial Appointments ford, both in personnel and in “This effort to combine of- some of the diocesan structures. The Rev. Kenneth J. Ander- fi ces and to unify our consistent son — Pastor of St. Thomas In an Aug. 27 announce- ethic of Life was made to fortify Aquinas Parish, Freeport, Illi- ment to diocesan staff, Msgr. this message by not only coordi- nois, to be also Vicar Forane for Glenn Nelson, Vicar General nating the vision and efforts, but the Freeport Deanery, effective and Moderator of the Curia, ex- also to emphasize the intercon- August 28, 2013. plained some of those changes. The Rev. John E. Gow — to nectedness between Life, Mar- be Parochial Vicar for St. John One of the major changes is riage, Natural Family Planning, Neumann Parish, St. Charles, the restructuring of the Family Evangelization and all the ef- Illinois, effective September 1, Life and Pro-Life offi ces into forts that were, in the past, done 2013. one offi ce to be known as the separately,” he explained. Collins Mendoza Given at the Chancery, Life and Family Evangelization This restructuring will mean Aug. 30, 2013 (LiFE) Offi ce. some personnel changes. and Esther Mortensen, who has Life and Family Evangelization “As you are well aware, the Inside Jennifer Collins of Sacra- served the Family Life Offi ce. (LiFE) Offi ce. challenges the Catholic Church mento, Calif., will be the new Mortensen resigned her posi- The position of assistant di- faces in Evangelization within Life and Family Evangelization tion Aug. 30. rector of the LiFE offfi ce also our current culture which con- (LiFE) director, responsible for In his announcement, Msgr. is open. stantly counteracts the Gospel coordinating and directing the Nelson extended gratitude to There are also changes in the message of Life and Family diocesan activities and minis- both Striedl and Mortensen for diocese’s Offi ce of Communica- Quietly cannot be accomplished alone Faithful try for family life, respect life their dedicated service to the tion and Publications. The posi- but requires a combined effort and Natural Family Planning. Rockford Diocese. tion of translator and communi- Seasoned so that the authentic message Observer, Jennifer will begin her minis- As a result of those resigna- cation assistant has been added pgs. 10-11 regarding Family and Life are try here on Sept. 23. tions, Laura Christianson will and will be fi lled by Margarita strengthened by our coopera- Resigning from the diocese assume Mortensen’s duties Mendoza, who joined the Rock- tive unity. In order to accom- are Mitch Striedl as director of along with her duties as admin- ford Diocese Sept. 3. Quick News plish this goal, the decision was Respect Life, effective Sept. 20 istrative assistant to the new Continued on page 4 Pope Asks for Fasting, Prayer for Syria For all Catholics, the pope has proclaimed Sept. 7 a “day of Various Church Leaders Warn fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East and throughout the world.” On the Against Intervention in Syria fast day, adult Catholics in good health are expected to WASHINGTON (CNS)— What good can bombs do in a eat only one full meal. As speculation mounted about See Pope Francis’s comments on page 2 country already bleeding from Western air strikes on Syria, a thousand wounds?” he asked. a committee of U.S. bishops The president of the German called for a political solution, bishops’ conference also criti- and Catholic leaders in Europe cized plans for the strikes and warned military intervention said the U.N.-backed Interna- could lead to an escalation of tional Criminal Court should hostilities. be allowed to investigate an (CNS photo/Reuters) In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Aug. 21 chemical weapons at- Italian Artist Decorates State John Kerry, the chairman tack in Damascus, Syria. Field ... in English of the bishops’ Committee on The head of the German bish- International Justice and Peace ops’ commission for interna- Italian artist Dario Gambarin designed an image of Pope reiterated what Pope Francis tional church affairs, Archbish- Francis for a wheat fi eld in and Jordan’s King Abdullah II op Ludwig Schick of Bamberg, Castagnaro, Italy. Gambarin said Aug. 29, that “the path of told the Catholic news agency used a tractor with a plow dialogue and negotiation be- KNA Aug. 28 an armed inter- and a harrow to create the tween all components of Syrian vention could not be justifi ed in image and phrase, “Love society, with the support of the Catholic teaching. Liberates.” international community, is the Earlier, warnings against only option” to end the confl ict military intervention were in Syria. (CNS photo/Reuters) voiced by church leaders in the This Issue Melkite Catholic Patriarch Gregoire III Laham presides at Palm Sunday Bishop Malloy ...... 2 The committee reiterated its Middle East, including Arch- long-standing position that “the service in Damascus in this April 1, 2012, fi le photo. The Syrian-born bishop Fouad Twal, Latin patri- Headliners ...... 3 Syrian people urgently need a patriarch warned Aug. 27 against armed intervention in his country in arch of Jerusalem; Syrian-born Diocesan ...... 4-6 a conversation with Catholic News Service. He said such an interven- political solution that ends the Melkite Catholic Patriarch tion “will spread like a world war.” Around the Diocese ...... 7-9 fi ghting and creates a future ... Gregoire III Laham; and Chal- Seasoned Observer ...... 10-11 that respects religious rights work with other governments “taking up arms can only be a dean Bishop Antoine Audo of Nation/World ...... 12-14 and religious freedom.” to pursue negotiations and a last resort.” Aleppo. Media/Arts ...... 15 The letter, signed by the com- cease-fi re. “Were previous weapons By Aug. 30, Catholic bishops’ Faith Forum ...... 16 mittee chairman, Bishop Rich- In a column in Austria’s programs successful in this re- conferences in France and Brit- Viewpoints ...... 17 ard E. Pates of Des Moines, Heute daily, Vienna Cardinal gion, and did the wars in Iraq ain had not issued statements For the Record ...... 18-19 Iowa, called on the U.S. to Christoph Schonborn said that and Afghanistan bring peace? on the projected intervention. 2 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 | The Observer

New Diocesan Structures Will Recognize Link

Between God’s Plan and a Better Society The Observer (ISSN 0029- 7739), is published weekly, except five times a year by the Diocese of Rockford, by Bishop David J. Malloy 555 Colman Center Dr., P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125 ne of the great bless- in it is a reflection of God Him- not an accidental detail but a will be joining together our Re- Phone: 815/399-4300; Fax ings of living the self. As our society (and really fundamental element of nature spect Life Office and our Family 815/399-6225. Catholic life is that much of the formerly Christian designed to come together in Ministry Office into a new joint Periodical postage paid at we have the Church Western world) embraces a vi- unity and support. It is also to be structure that will be called the Rockford, Ill., and additional mail offices. 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It is a thread that is at the of the unborn, but we open the are the Good News that frees us Staff — heart of our faith. It is a distor- door to other implications. to build stronger families and for its success. Just as the attacks Publisher: tion of freedom that is based not Because we respect the very a more loving society. What’s against life and human dignity Most Reverend David J. Malloy in being the best of what God beginning of life, we must also more, it is increasingly obvious have evolved, so must our re- sponse. But we remain positive Associate Publisher: has made us to be, but a free- respect the sacredness of the that these issues are not sepa- Msgr. Eric Barr dom that involves ignoring the means of the transmission of rate but are linked together. and hopeful because in the end great value and dignity of every life as God has entrusted it to It is this linkage that explains we have the promise that Christ Editor: Penny Wiegert human person. That value and us. Both reason and faith help a change being made by the Di- will guide us through every dignity comes from recognizing us to see clearly that God’s cre- ocese of Rockford in the com- challenge, including those of our News Editor: Amanda Hudson that the world and each one of us ation of man and woman was ing months. Shortly, the diocese modern society. Features and Multimedia Editor: Sharon Boehlefeld From the Angelus, St. Peter’s The Pope clear proposals for peace in Square, Sept. 1 that country without further Circulation/Proofreading: Susan Sabrowski, on ... delay, a peace based on Today, dear brothers and Peace and Keith Ludolph, Ronald Bergman sisters, I wish to add my voice dialogue and negotiation, for Jill Bonk to the cry which rises up with Syria the good of the entire Syrian Accounting: people. increasing anguish from every Client Services: part of the world, from every ... To this end, brothers and Ronald Bergman people, from the heart of each sisters, I have decided to pro- person, from the one great claim for the whole Church on Production and Web Administrator: Gary Haughton family which is humanity: it is Sept. 7, the vigil of the birth of the cry for peace! Mary, Queen of Peace, a day Contributing Writers: Father of fasting and prayer for peace John Slampak, Msgr. Aaron There are so many conflicts Brodeski, Keith Ludolph, Lynne in this world which cause me (CNS photo/Alessandro Bianchi, Reuters) in Syria, the Middle East, and Conner, George Weigel, Father great suffering and worry, judgment of God and of history selves in solely on their own throughout the world. Ronald Rolheiser, Tony Carton, but in these days my heart is upon our actions which are interests, but rather to look at On Sept. 7, in St. Peter’s Dr. Owen Phelps, Thomas Craughwell, Pat Szpekowski deeply wounded in particular inescapable! Never has the each other as brothers and Square, here, from 7 p.m. by what is happening in Syria use of violence brought peace decisively and courageously until midnight, we will gather Publication Dates: and anguished by the dramatic in its wake. War begets war, to follow the path of encounter in prayer and in a spirit of Weekly except that in 2013 developments which are loom- violence begets violence. and negotiation, and so over- penance, invoking God’s there will be no issues on ing. come blind conflict. March 29, May 31, Aug. 30, With all my strength, I ask great gift of peace upon the Nov. 29 and Dec. 27. I appeal strongly for peace, each party in this conflict to With similar vigor I exhort the beloved nation of Syria and an appeal which arises from listen to the voice of their own international community to upon each situation of conflict News Deadlines: deep within me. ... There is a conscience, not to close them- make every effort to promote and violence around the world. 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Headliners Rockford Diocese to Host Digital Church Conference Oct. 18 The Diocese of Rockford, clude time for participants to through the efforts of its Office find out how to build a web for Research and Planning and and social media presence on a the Office of Communication budget in less than 30 minutes and Publications, will be host- and a full session for questions ing the Digital Church Confer- and answers. ence at St. Rita Parish Center, “The great part of this con- Rockford, on Friday, Oct. 18. ference is that you do not The conference is being held have to be a techie to benefit,” in lieu of the traditional annual Cieslak said. Ministry Day. The conference fee is only “The need for evangelization $20 per participant, which through electronic and social includes lunch and breaks. media was identified as a top Brandon Vogt Matthew Warner Josh Simmon Checks should be made pay- interest area by parish staffs communication and co-spon- media. He’s been featured by launching eCatholic, he also able to Diocese of Rockford. in feedback and surveys after sor of the conference. several media outlets including worked in the Church for sev- Registration is open until prior ministry days,” said Mi- “We are so grateful to Our FoxNews, EWTN television, eral years as a Youth Minister, Oct. 4, or whenever the ca- chael Cieslak, director of the Sunday Visitor for not only Our Sunday Visitor, Christian- Director of Faith Formation, pacity of the parish center is Office of Research and Plan- helping to make this confer- ity Today, EWTN Radio, and and Music Minister. He also reached. The event is open to ning. ence possible, but also afford- Relevant Radio. He daylights developed and has lead a popu- people from outside the Rock- “This conference is sure to able as well,” Wiegert said. as a mechanical engineer in lar “eMinistry” Seminar in ford Diocese, so early registra- be a dynamic, fun-filled, fast- The day begins with regis- Casselberry, Fla.; Dioceses around the country. tion is recommended through paced workshop that provides tration at 8:30 a.m., ends by 4 Matthew Warner, full-time Together, the three speakers your parish or online at www. the essential tools and skills p.m. and features three nation- CEO of flockNote, husband will cover: rockforddiocese.org. needed to begin to understand ally-known experts. They are: and dad, “trying his best to n New Media, New Evange- A wealth of information, in- and work with new media of Brandon Vogt, a Catholic balance it all. He also founded lization: An Introduction; cluding a three-minute video all types to promote the mis- author, speaker, and new me- Tweet Catholic, blogs for the nHow to Create a Website clip from a past DCC event, sion of the Church,” he said. dia expert. He blogs at Bran- National Catholic Register, that will Transform Your Min- is available at www.digi- “More and more parishes are donVogt.com and is the author manages his popular blog, Fal- istry; talchurchconference.com. utilizing social media to bet- of The Church and New Media: lible Blogma, and is a contribu- n Turning Your Web Pres- For more information contact ter communicate, evangelize Blogging Converts, Online tor to a new book, The Church ence into a Social Network; Michael Cieslak (MCieslak@ and stay connected with their Activists, and Bishops Who and New Media; and, n 10 Secrets to Evangeliz- RockfordDiocese.org) or parishioners and helping them Tweet (Our Sunday Visitor). In Josh Simmon, founder and ing Online with practical talk Penny Wiegert (PWiegert@ do it effectively is part of our May 2011, Vogt was invited to CEO of eCatholic, one of the about Facebook, YouTube, RockfordDiocese.org). Either ministry to the diocese,” said the Vatican to dialogue with largest providers of Catholic Twitter, blogs and more. may be reached at 815/399- Penny Wiegert, director of Church officials about new websites in the country. Before The conference will also in- 4300. Changes in Observer 5 Simple WayS to Support Columns Start This Month By Penny Wiegert educate. He has gone on to be the ChurCh through your eState Editor an instructor for Ministry For- Slight changes in the column mation and the Diocesan Theo- lineup for The Observer will logical Institute. 1. Make a gift of a specific amount. Gifts may be designated for general use debut this month. His new column will be or to fund a special need. 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From page 1 sion to share the truth and beauty of cidente in Cali, Colombia. In Colombia Mendoza is now responsible for trans- Meet the Newcomers those messages and the freedom that lating documents in all areas of admin- she was assistant editor of Prensa was born and results from living our vocations to the istration including Bishop Malloy, Stew- Jennifer Collins Monderna Impresores, was a proof- raised in California, where she grew fullest with others. Collins has spent ardship and Development and will assist reader for the Colombia’s secretary of up in a family of all girls, and attended 10 years in youth ministry in a variety in communication and media relations to Education, and was a reporter and as- Catholic schools through high school. of roles including teaching confirma- the Hispanic Community of the diocese sistant producer for Procívica TV. Af- In her teen years, she and her family tion preparation, leading high school through the a variety of mediums includ- ter coming to the U.S. in 2003, she be- spent time living in Sydney, Austra- retreats, and running young adult fel- ing the diocesan website and social me- came director of Panamericano Hoy lia, after which time they returned to lowship and prayer groups. She also dia. California where Collins earned her spent several years working for the Newspaper in Elgin and organized the “The addition of a full-time translator undergraduate degree in psychology Diocese of Sacramento in the Depart- first Latino Film Festival in Elgin. and communication assistant will help from California State University, Sac- ment of Evangelization and Cateche- Margarita and her husband, En- our diocese strengthen our message by ramento. She then went on to attend sis as the Family Life and Catechesis rique, have three daughters and are removing language barriers and help the University of Sacramento, earning Program Coordinator as well as the parishioners at St. Thomas More Par- us build better bridges of faith between her MA in Education with an emphasis Coordinator for Parish Ministry Sup- cultures,” said Penny Wiegert, director ish in Elgin and serve at St. Mary Par- in catechetics, as well as completing port. Most recently she has been the of communication and editor of The Ob- ish in Elgin. She also is a part of the the certificate program in Marriage Campus Minister for Retreats at an all- server. Christ Renews His Parish at St. Thom- and Family Studies. It was during girls Catholic high school. Sharon Boehlefeld, features editor as More. this time that Collins says she “fell in You can contact Collins beginning of The Observer will also be the multi- “I am excited to put my experience in love with the Catholic Church’s teach- Sept. 23 at jcollins@rockforddiocese. media editor. Boehlefeld has been with communication, Spanish and my faith ings on the human person, how man org. The Observer for 17 years (10 part-time to work in the service of the transmis- and woman are made in God’s image and seven full time) and has been editing and likeness, and what that means is a native of sion of the Catholic identity and mes- and producing online videos, as well as Margarita Mendoza in terms of how we are called to live Cali, Colombia. She earned an under- sages of our diocese particularly for working with social media, for the past as sons and daughters of God as so graduate degree in Social Communi- the growing Latino community,” Men- five years. beautifully presented by John Paul II, cation and Journalism and a graduate doza said. “The new title simply recognizes the Edith Stein, and others.” Since that degree in Organizational Communica- You can contact Mendoza at expanding role of producing features in time, she said, it has been her mis- tion at Universidad Autónoma de Oc- [email protected]. today’s journalism,” Wiegert explained. Common Core Standards Topic of McHenry Meeting

By Sharon Boehlefeld “We aren’t using the govern- Features Editor ment (CCS) tests,” said Margo Shifo, assistant superintendent CRYSTAL LAKE—Sev- of diocesan schools. “We use eral dozen people gathered Iowa Basic Skills test.” at McHenry County College, Shifo, who attended the here, for a discussion of the meeting, said, “Iowa Basics can Common Core education stan- be on line, they can be paper dards, Aug. 28. (Observer photo by Sharon Boehlefeld) and pencil, and we’ve used it Panelists chat and check notes before U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren’s (far right) Common Core Summit begins, The standards were adopted for years. Our principals know Aug. 28, at McHenry County College. Participants included (from left) Erin Raasch, Bob Bowdon, Bruno Beh- two years ago for the schools how to use it for skill building, rend, Mike Petrilli, Ben Schwarm, and Susie Morrison(behind podium). of the Rockford Diocese and growth, (both) building-wise for all the Catholic schools in and individual student-wise. So superintendents, including the flect our mission and our belief standards that were adopted in Illinois. They were developed we’re going to stick with it.” Rockford Diocese’s Superin- in the effectiveness and long 1997. to try to make sure children in She added, “More and more tendent Michael Kagan, ex- term vitality of our Catholic The basis of the goals she any school in the U.S. achieve teachers are doing their own plains that parents of Catholic schools.” said is to establish “what we the same basic skills at every assessments. Pretty much the school students needn’t worry “We have our own cur- expect students to know and grade level. days of three test scores for a about that either. riculum and we are using the do” at the end of a school year The debate-style forum was quarter are over.” The statement read, in part, standards to further develop or course of study. sponsored by U.S. Rep. Randy In addition to concerns about “In themselves, Common Core our teaching style to make it Shifo agreed with those Hultgren (R-14th) and featured costs, some in the audience State Standards are not a cur- more rigorous, to make our goals, and added, “We’ve been a moderated panel of four who asked questions about who riculum. They do not dictate (students’) skills stronger in doing a lot of these things al- represented views for and might have access to data about our curriculum, instructional writing, and to teach children ready. ... The kids are just going against the state standards. students through Common methodologies, sequence of to defend their position, to be to be more prepared in many, Panelists agreed on a few Core testing. topics or materials used. What persuasive and just an overall many ways.” points during the discussion, “They don’t need access to the Common Core does estab- stronger student.” Other panelists were, on the chief among them, that testing our data and results,” Shifo said lish are clear, measurable goals The Common Core Stan- opposing side, Bob Bowdon, can be costly. Because tests of Catholic school testing. “It’s and outcomes for what our stu- dards have also been adopted executive director of Choice are computer-based, schools not an issue.” dents should know, understand, by the Illinois State Board of Media, an education reform that use standardized Common Another concern voiced at or be able to do at the end of a Education for use in public news service, and Erin Raasch, Core tests need to have enough the forum centered on whether grade or course of study.” schools. an Illinois mother of a special computers so that all students local school control was being The statement also explains Among the reasons the ISBE education student and founder can be tested at the same time. usurped by the federal govern- that, in addition to these gen- adopted them, said Susie Mor- of a website opposing the Com- But the cost does not affect ment. eral standards, the Catholic rison, deputy superintendent of mon Core Standards; on the Catholic schools in the Rock- A statement issued recently schools of Illinois, believe that Illinois public schools, is their supporting side, Mike Petrilli, ford Diocese. by Illinois’ Catholic school “Both faith and scholarship re- improvement over the state a writer, blogger and education analyst, and Ben Schwarm, an employee of the Illinois Asso-

Weekdaysabout ciation of School Boards. The Top o’ the Morning with Bishop Malloy moderator was Bruno Behrend, 6:58 a.m. Live on WREX-TV, Channel 13 in Rockford. an attorney who is executive on WREX-TV Listen anytime to archived broadcasts at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. Click on Bishop Malloy. director of For the Good of Illi- Programs brought to you by Savant Capital Management | Presence Cor Mariae and St. Anne Center nois and a fellow at The Heart- Diocesan Office of Communications and Publications | The Observer | Office of Stewardship, Diocese of Rockford land Institute. Common Core Standards

Mondaysabout will be the topic at the diocesan Catholic Forum with Bishop Malloy high school institute, Oct. 15 at 10:05 a.m. Live on WROK Radio, 1440 AM in Rockford and on the Web. For live streaming audio on the Web, go to http://observer.rockforddiocese.org, click on Bishop Malloy and then click on Catholic Forum. Marian Central Catholic High on WROK-AM School in Woodstock. The Observer | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 5

Diocesan Prophetstown-Erie Pastor Becomes U.S. Citizen PROPHETSTOWN—Fa- almost nine years as a mission- 2001-2004. you to Bishop Thomas Doran ther Zdzislaw “Francis” Waw- ary in Saskatchewan, Canada, On Aug. 16, when he re- for incardinating me to Diocese ryszuk, pastor of St. Catherine Father Wawryszuk, then a turned to his rectory in Proph- of Rockford and to my parish- Parish, Prophetstown, and St. member of the Missionaries etstown, he found it decorated ioners from St. Catherine and Ambrose Parish, Erie, became of the Holy Family, came to with signs and flags. The parish St. Ambrose parishes, to my a U.S. citizen on Aug. 16 at the the Rockford Diocese and was also surprised him with a con- friends from my previous par- federal courthouse in Rock- incardinated as a priest of the gratulatory reception on Aug. ish of St. Peter in South Beloit, ford. diocese a few years later. 25. and to all those who accompa- Born in Dubienka, Poland, He first served in the diocese “I am honored to be a U.S. nied me on my way to U.S. citi- Father Francis was ordained to as a parochial vicar at St. Pe- citizen,” Father Wawryszuk zenship and in my way of faith. (Photo provided) the priesthood in 1985. After ter Parish in South Beloit from says. “I would like to say thank May God bless you all.” New DVD on Purgatory

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D iocesan Raising Hope for a Happier Future in Haiti By amanda hudson ranks as the “most terrifying” News editor event, he said. “We lost cathedrals and ROCKFORD—Not every churches and schools and more Apostolic Nuncio is familiar than 70 priests and seminar- with the Diocese of Rockford. ians,” he said, describing also But the Aug. 24 Hope for hillside villages that simply Haitians fundraiser, An Eve- disappeared in those few mo- ning in the Tropics, marked ments, and the cries all around the third time that Archbishop when the initial shaking Bernardito Auza, Titular Arch- stopped. But, he added, “Haiti’s bishop of Suacia and Apostolic deepest problems were there Nuncio to Haiti, has graced this long before the earthquake.” diocese with his presence – this The poverty in Haiti, he time as a keynote speaker. Sandy and Shane Blevins consid- said, “is like Medusa (of Greek His first trip here was in 2010 er placing a bid on a ‘Fun for Four mythology) with her head of for a Haitian Project event (a in Chicago’ silent auction item. serpents” — a multi-faceted ministry that supports and oper- poverty that includes mate- ates Louverture Cleary School to connect with Archbishop rial deprivation, chaotic urban in Haiti), and he returned in Auza, and it was a natural pro- growth, very unsanitary condi- 2012 for Bishop David J. Mal- gression to have the archbishop tions, a high level of illiteracy loy’s ordination as bishop. This come and speak this year to (Observer photos by Amanda Hudson) and a disintegration of families. Archbishop Bernardito Auzal (eft), Bishop David J. Malloy and Bishop trip was a quick visit for the the more than 340 people who Some 85 percent of Haitians Emeritus Thomas G. Doran joined more than 340 people from various busy archbishop who has been gathered for the event. live below the poverty line, parts of the diocese at the Hope for Haitians fundraiser on Aug. 24. Bishop Malloy’s friend since Archbishop Auza was as- Archbishop Auza said, with 65 1987 during their Vatican Dip- signed to Haiti in 2008 and percent living in extreme pov- pleted, funds raised at the Aug. lomatic School days. has since survived drenching erty. More than half of the chil- 24 evening were earmarked to Bishop Malloy says he want- hurricanes and the devastat- dren have never been to school. expand Love Friendship Vil- ed the Hope for Haitians board ing earthquake of 2011, which But, he added, there are posi- lage by an additional 35 homes. tive aspects of the country, in- The community center in that cluding resilient, peaceful and village will be called “The friendly people. Reverend Msgr. Robert B. The needs of most of those Hoffman Community Center” people are “very, very basic,” in memory of “Father Bob,” he said, naming the need for who served several parishes in housing, medicine and educa- the Diocese of Rockford before tion. The biggest provider of retiring in 2008. At the ban- education in Haiti is the Catho- quet, Father David Beauvais lic Church, the archbishop said. gave a commemorative plaque Hope for Haitians board member, Referring to an old saying, from the board to Msgr. Hoff- Father David Beauvais, presents Archbishop Auza stressed the man’s cousins, Patricia and Patricia Musich with a plaque need to “provide fish” in Haiti Linda Musich. honoring her first cousin, Msgr. Linda Musich, left, Patricia Musich and Patricia’s husband, Richard, re- even while “teaching how to Msgr. Hoffman helped intro- Robert Hoffman. ceived a plaque in honor of Msgr. Robert Hoffman that read: “In loving fish,” and emphasized serving duce people in the Fox Valley Burke, Va., described their par- memory of a life spent caring for others, we dedicate this community with “solidarity (that) is based to Hope for Haitians and gave ish’s 15 years of Lenten collec- center in the spirit of peace, love and joy exemplified by Father Bob’s from the heart … (serving to) funds to build a Hope for Hai- tions to build houses in Haiti, express the love of God.” life.” tians house. After retiring, he also in partnership with Food Hope for Haitians was found- traveled to Haiti, saw the house for the Poor. Father Martin said ed in Rockford in 2001 by three he had provided and met the the Rockford and Burke minis- men whose hearts were moved people who lived there. tries are “hope realized.” by the poverty they witnessed Msgr. Hoffman died of brain Coming on a trip to Haiti with Food for cancer on March 23 this year. There is plenty of work to the Poor, Inc. The ministry has Four paintings from his pri- do in Haiti, Archbishop Auza to since partnered with Food for vate collection were part of the said as the fundraiser first got the Poor to build 215 double- silent auction at the Aug. 24 underway. “Priorities,” he said, unit homes with sanitation, and event. “are almost everywhere. One Bishop Lane to provide clean water, medical In addition to Archbishop of the challenges is: knowing Bishop Lane Retreat Center support, agricultural resources Auza and Hope for Haitians where to start.” 7708 E. McGregor Rd., Rockford, IL 61102 Retreat Center and education as well as sus- board members, Father Rich- Hope for Haitians has made tainability projects. ard Martin and Jim McDaniel a start and continues to bring Sept. 27-29, 2013 With six villages now com- of Church of the Nativity in help for Haiti’s future.  “The Catholic Faith for Everyday Life” Led by Jason Stewart — We are called to walk through the “door of Faith” that is opened at our Baptism and rediscover ways to incorporate that Faith into our everyday lives. By focusing on 3 key areas, such as Words, Works, and Worship, Jason Stewart will help us to enter that doorway and develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Oct. 4-6, 2013  “Contemplative Living for Ordinary Life” Led by Jason Stewart — In this year of faith, give yourself the gift of Contemplative Prayer to help re-ignite your faith for the journey on Earth. Jason Stewart will help you develop ways to practice contemplation according to St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa. Oct. 29-30, 2013  Senior Fall Retreat (Intended for ages 55 and above) Led by Father James Kubicki — St. Paul says to “pray always” but what does that mean for people living in the world and not in convents or monasteries? Practical suggestions that show us how to make every moment of our day a powerful prayer. Four paintings from the private collection of Msgr. Robert Hoffman were among a room full of silent auction items at the Hope for Haitians fundraiser. New to this year’s silent auction was bidding via smart phones. Info: 815-965-5011 In the background is a model of a one-family home built by Hope for Haitians in partnership with Food for [email protected] the Poor. The Observer | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 7

Around the Diocese

SVdP Walk for Back to School ... Around the Diocese the Poor

Sept. 21 MCHENRY: 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk; Veterans Memorial Park, 1450 Court St. Live entertainment. Cost: pledges. Info: Jim Thennes, 815/365-0455; Chuck Cebuhar, 708/533-9897. Sept. 28 CARY: 8 a.m. Mass, 8:45 a.m. check-in, 9:30 a.m. walk; SS. Peter and Paul Parish, 410 N. First St. T-shirts and refreshments free. Cost: pledges. Info: www.fopwalk.org; Maureen Bojan, mebojan@comcast. net; Ken Wasko, waskoken@yahoo. com. GENEVA: 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk; Fabyan Forest Preserve, St. John the Baptist Elementary School in Johnsburg celebrated the greeting for the Mass was given by Principal Maureen Jackson who Rt. 31 (first road north of Fabyan opening Mass for its 170th school year with Bishop Robert J. Kurtz, said, ”When our school was opened, the Civil War had not yet begun. ... Parkway). 5K walk with light lunch. CR, (front, center) bishop of Hamilton in Bermuda. He celebrated Mass Our task moving forward is to continue the work of our predecessors For Southeast District of the Rockford with Father Jacek Junak, CR, (left of bishop) and Father Rafal Wasilews- and build what we will on the rock of faith, utilizing the vault of grace Diocese of the St. Vincent de Paul ki CR, and others. In his homily Bishop Kurtz said, ”The honorable and with humility turn to our God and ask for His continued watchful- Society. Participating parishes: St. Patrick and St. John Neumann, St. history of this institution of Catholic education is a testament to the ness over our beloved school of St. John the Baptist. All are welcome Charles; St. Katharine Drexel, Sugar dedication and commitment of community. Parishioners, parents and to join us in the celebration as we begin our 170th year.” The photo of Grove; St. Gall, Elburn; Holy Cross, teachers have come together to make this a place of educating chil- the students, faculty and celebrants was taken immediately following Batavia; St. Joseph, St. Therese of dren in the best way, with the inclusion of religious education.” The Mass on the lawn adjacent to the church. Jesus, Our Lady of Good Counsel and St. Rita Cascia, Holy Angels, Aurora. Cost: pledges; $5 for t-shirts. Info: http://www.svdpusa.net/fop/. HUNTLEY: 8:45 a.m. registration, 9:15 a.m. walk; St. Mary Parish Center, 10307 Dundee Road. Refreshments and raffle after walk. Cost: pledges. Info: 847/458-8379. ELGIN: 8:30 a.m. registration, 9-11 a.m. walk; St. Thomas More School, 1625 W. Highland Ave. Cost: pledges. Info: Vicky Pettenuzzo, 847/742-3959, vpettenuzzo@ stmcentral.com. STERLING: 9-11 a.m.; Newman Central Catholic High School, 1101 W. 23rd St. 5K walk for needy in Sterling-Rock Falls area. Cost: pledges. Info: Paul Hess, 815/441- 3886, [email protected]. Going on Now Father David Engbarth, pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Aurora, blesses students, staff and Sept 6 parents on the first day of school. AURORA Serra Club: 11:40 a.m.; Presence LEFT: Father Dean Smith, pastor of St. Mary Parish in East Dubuque, brings the “halo effect” to the third- Mercy Medical Center, 1325 N. and fourth-grade classroom on the first day of school. Highland Ave. Rosary and Mass in chapel, luncheon and presentation. Speaker: Father Austin Murphy, abbot of St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle. Topics: vocation, the role of abbot and abbey ministries. Free. Info: Mike McKee, 630/896-6834, Catholic Apologetics [email protected]. LOVES PARK Church history seminar: 7 p.m. Academy (also Sept. 7); St. Bridget Church, 600 Clifford Ave. Presenter: Steve Weidenkopf. Topic: “Epic: A Journey October 3-6, 2013 through Church History.” Cost: $25 Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Crystal Lake before Aug. 15; $30 later. Info: Al Teachers from St. Margaret Mary School in Algonquin pose with mo- Johnson, 815/964-1040; epic@ biles representing the school’s mission statement at their back to stbridgetlovespark.org. school retreat. Featuring three nationally Registration00 Sept 7 $ known speakers! CRYSTAL LAKE 355. Big Get Together: 4:30 p.m. Mass, Patrick Madrid, M.A. 6 p.m. event; St. Thomas the Apostle Includes Breakfasts, Lunches, Founder and President Parish Community Center on Oak and Wine & Cheese Socials! of the Envoy Institute. Street. Haitian food, reggae music, Author of 20 books, art auction. Proceeds for the Haitian including: Envoy for Project. Cost: $35 per ticket. Info: Christ: 25 Years as a Catholic Apologist. Barbara Wheeler, 815/245-4556 or [email protected]. DEKALB Peter Kreeft, Ph. D. La Puerta de la Fe: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Professor of Philosophy Kenneth Hensley, M.A. at Boston College. (also Sept. 8); Northern Illinois Author of over 70 books, University Holmes Student Center, Nationally known Apologetics Lecturer. Co-Author of: The including: Handbook of 340 Carroll Ave. “The Door of Faith” Godless Delusion: A Catholic Catholic Apologetics. Year of Faith presentation. For adults (Photos provided) Challenge to Modern Atheism and children 12 or older. Cost: $15 The staff and faculty of St. Mary Parish and School took advantage of per day. Info: Marisol Mondragon, Register on-line at WWW.CatholicApologeticsAcademy.com the beautiful summer weather for an outdoor lunch at Al’s Cafe and 847/322-0590; Ricardo Berrocal, For info or to request a mail-in registration form: 855-324-9887 630/903-9805. Creamery in downtown Elgin, Aug. 14. 8 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 | The Observer

Around the Diocese McHenry Deanery Going on Now Bishop Emeritus Thomas G. Doran Sept. 7 (center, front) hosted the St. Joseph Lay Carmelite Community HUNTLEY Soccer challenge: 8 a.m.-noon; from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Huntley Park District Rec Center, Parish in Crystal Lake at the 12015 Mill St. Sponsor: Knights of Diocesan Administration Center Columbus Council 11666. For boys on Aug. 14. He celebrated a Mass and girls, 10-14. Entry forms on site; parent consent required. Free. Info: in the chapel for them and then Guy DeMaertelaere, 847/712-0444, gave a talk on the beginnings [email protected]. of the religious orders in the ROCKFORD Catholic Church, focusing on the Vitae Conference: 1 p.m.; St. Rita Carmelites. Those attending said Catholic Church, 6254 Valley Knoll Dr. Sponsor: Diocesan Respect his wit and wisdom were much Life-NFP Office. Topic: End of life appreciated by the community. care. Speakers: Barbara R. Nicolosi, Father Brian Grady (center, back) screenwriter and producer; Pedro is a member of the community. B. DeGuzman, Jr., M.D.; Father (Photo provided) Kenneth Wasilewski, diocesan ethicist. Closing Mass with Bishop At the monthly family rosary at David J. Malloy, 4:30 p.m. Cost: St. Mary Parish in Huntley, the $25. Info: Laura Christianson, Knights of Columbus provide 815/399-4300; lchristianson@ an honor guard. The rosary rockforddiocese.org. is scheduled, 6:30-7 p.m., on Sept 8 the second Tuesday of the AURORA month. The Altar and Rosary Women’s dinner: 4 p.m. social Society and the St. Mary Family hour, 5 p.m. dinner; Gaslite Manor, 2485 Church Road. Sponsor: Aurora Ministry cosponsor the prayer. Deanery. Honoring 2013 Women With the Lauinger family — of Inspiration. Cost: $35. Info: Alexander, Cassandra, Dana Sherry Spinelli, 630/636-9555; Mary and Brad — are honor guard Glosson, 630/308-4138. members (from left) Knights STERLING School centennial: 7:30-noon Kevin Gudeth, Nick Nakis, breakfast; St. Mary School, 6 West Frank Rzeszutko and Charlie Sixth St. Also 8:30-11:30 a.m. open Anderson. The Lauinger family house and 10 a.m. Mass. recites a decade of the rosary. (Photo provided) Save the Date Good for YOU Sept. 16 ST. CHARLES Honored Knights: Knights quite an honor for us and stands of Columbus in the years ahead. ter Charlotte is retired from active Blood drive: 2-7:30 p.m.; St. of Columbus Council 4849 at as a testament to the charitable ef- May this award be a reminder and ministry and resides at Clare Oaks Patrick Church, 6N487 Crane Road. Holy Angels Church in Aurora forts of our members and the sup- an inspiration to the members of in Bartlett. Sponsors: St. Patrick and St. John has earned the distinction of Star port of the Church and community your council to continue to pro- Neumann parishes. Child care Attend conference: Several available. Appointments and walk- Council for the 2012-2013 frater- we serve. We’re extremely proud mote the ideals of Charity, Unity, members of the Rockford Dioc- ins welcome. Hot dogs and chips for nal year. The organization’s head- of this accomplishment,” said Fraternity and Patriotism for the donors. Info: 630/513-8998. quarters, located in New Haven, Grand Knight Ty Simmons, head esan Council of Catholic Women good of the Church, your commu- Sept. 17 Conn., made the announcement. of the local council. In announc- nity, and the Order. attended a recent, day-long Lead- The award recognizes overall ex- ing the recipient of the Star Coun- ership Training and Development DEKALB Jubiliarian: Sister Charlotte Women at the Well: 6:30 p.m.; cellence in the areas of member- cil Award, Carl Anderson, CEO of Program hosted by the Chicago Wachadlo recently celebrated St. Mary Parish Ministry Center ship recruitment and retention, the international organization, of- Province: Mary Glosson, Pat her 70th Jubilee as a Sister of St. gym, Fourth and Pine streets. promotion of the fraternal insur- fered his congratulations and said, Wightman, Jody Watermann, Soup, salad, bread and dessert. Joseph of the Third Order of St. ance program, and sponsorship of “I encourage you to carry forward Carla Limbaugh, Cathy Ven- Speaker: Paula Sentovich, singer service-oriented activities. “Re- this enthusiasm to meet the chal- Francis. A native of East Chicago, and songwriter. Free; donations demia, Cindy Weber, Mary Lu- welcome. Info: Tina Moore, 815/757- ceiving the Star Council Award is lenges that will face the Knights Ind., she entered the congrega- tion from St. Stanislaus Parish. etkenhaus, Josie Whaley, Laura 7333; [email protected] Her ministry included serving as Greer and Sandi Kennedy. Led by STERLING two members of the new Nation- “Romance without Regret”: 7-9 a teacher in Chicago, Alaska and p.m.; Sacred Heart Church, 222 Puerto Rico. In the Diocese of al Council of Catholic Women’s Avenue J. For students in seventh Rockford, she served as director Leadership Team, the workshops through 12th grades. Register in of residential services at St. Vin- brought new ideas and training advance. Free. Cost: $5 for pizza dinner. Info: 815/625-1134. cent Home for Children and group skills for women who serve in home director at Hosmer Housing leadership roles at parishes and for Sept. 18 Authority, both in Freeport. Sis- the diocesan council. DEKALB “Bring Sexy Back”: 8 p.m.; Northern Illinois University Holmes Student Center, Lucinda and Normal roads. For 11th-graders through adults. Speaker: Jason Evert. Info: Life and Family Evangelization Office, 815/399-4300. ROCKFORD CLW La Promesse: 10:30 a.m.; Giovanni’s Restaurant, 610 N. Bell School Road. Sponsor: Catholic Women’s League. Lunch, entertainment, raffle and silent auction. Proceeds for charity work. Cost: $35. Info: 815/877-8856. Sept. 19

(Photo provided) BELVIDERE Aid citizen-hopefuls: Christian Rivera, originally from Peru, applied Parent training: 6:30-9 p.m.; Belvidere Park District Office, 1006 for citizenship at the World Relief Citizenship Workshop and Mock W. Lincoln Ave. Topic: Improving Interview program on Aug. 10 at Holy Cross Church in Batavia. He is the Social Skills of Children with pictured with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officers and Disabilities. Sponsor: Family Matters Karyn Kamphausen, a citizenship educator at World Relief Dupage/ PTIC and Easter Seals. Free; light Aurora. The free event provided people with help to complete the ap- dinner provided. Register by Sept. 12. Info: 866/436-7842, ext. 107; plication for naturalization, study materials and answers to questions. www.fmptic.org/events/trainings. The Observer | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 9

Around the Diocese Save the Date What’s UP

Sept. 20 (second of four Tuesday sessions); Register by Sept. 11. Cost: $75 ALGONQUIN Mon Sept 9 Holy Family Parish family room, Sat Sept 14 per golfer. Info: Razvan Mirza, Prayer group anniversary: 8 a.m. 4401 Highcrest Road. Text: “A 815/979-6323, rmirza4@gmail. Mass, St. Margaret Mary Church, LOVES PARK Philadelphia Catholic in King James’ AURORA com; www.kofcpec.com. 111 S. Hubbard St. 10th year of the Guest speaker: 7 p.m.; St. Court” by Martin DePorres Kennedy. 9th Hike for Hesed: 8 a.m. In Spirit and Truth prayer group. Bridget Parish Center, 600 Info: Teresa Lantz, 815/398-4280, registration, 9 a.m. hike; Hesed SOUTH BELOIT Prayer, refreshment and fellowship. Clifford Ave. Parish Year of Faith [email protected]; House, 659 S. River St. Cost: Autumn fest: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Info: John Morici, 847/915-0223; series. Speaker: John McGrath. www.holyfamilyrockford.org. volunteer-raised donations. Info: St. Peter Church, 620 Blackhawk MaryAnn Watt, 847/854-3178. Topic: “Making Sense of the Old www.hesedhouse.org; 630/897- Blvd. Proceeds for St. Vincent de FREEPORT Testament: Seven Key Moments.” 2156, ext. 542; sponsorships Paul Society. Food, games, live Gift of Self seminar: 6:45-10 p.m.; Continued on Sept. 23. Info: Wed Sept 11 — Mary Ensor, 630/914-642; music, raffles, talent show tryouts, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 1400 Teresa Marotta, 815/877-1664. [email protected]. chili cook-off, bingo and more for Kiwanis Dr. Introduction to Church Deadline for Sept 20 What’s Up the whole family. Cost: 50 cent teaching on sexuality and family ROCKFORD (for events Sept. 23-30) Marmion kick-off: 6:30-11:30 tickets (varies by activity). Info: planning for engaged couples. Cost: Bible Timeline: 9:30-11:30 a.m. p.m.; Marmion Academy Alumni Talent show tryouts — 815/623- $45. Info: Diocesan Respect Life (24 Mondays through April 21, Hall, 1000 Butterfield Road. 2350 or 608/361-1783. Office, 815/399-4300, ext. 381; www. 2014); Bishop Lane Retreat Thu Sept 12 Proceeds for scholarships. Adult rockforddiocese.org/respectlife/nfp- evening featuring Electric Habit ST. CHARLES seminars. Center, 7708 E. McGregor Road. Jeff Cavin’s Great Adventure ROCKFORD and Red Woody; food, craft beers, St. Peter Barn Sale: 8 a.m.-3 ROCKFORD program with continental Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. wine and margaritas on sale. p.m. (also 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. Parent training: noon-2 p.m.; UIC breakfast. Cost: $8 per session; (also Sept. 13-14); St. Mary RSVPs encouraged. Cost: $10 15); Kane County Fairgrounds, Specialized Care for Children, Oratory, 517 Elm St. Info: Danuta cover. Info: www.marmion.org/ 525 S. Randall Road (Illinois Rt. 4302 N. Main St. Topic: Behavior $27 per workbook. Info: 815/965- Barnhart, 815/ 764-1911. kickoff; 630/966-7644. 38 and Randall Road). 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(CNS photo/courtesy of Rochon) Steve Rochon is pictured in an undated photo with President George W. Bush at the White House. Nazi Camp Survivor Remembers Catholic’s White House Work By Pat Szpekowski es of his everyday life at the concen- Leads to Movie Consultant Job Observer Correspondent tration camp. Being surrounded by death in the For four years, Steve Rochon worked alongside presidents, tarvation. Living in squalor. camps “was very difficult,” he said, dignitaries and international heads of state in his position Being a witness to the un- “and the only way I could survive as director of the executive residence and chief usher at the imaginable. was to be disciplined. My job was White House. These are the memories to design bunkers. I would work and Rochon, a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Alexandria, of youth for Stanley deFur- do what they would tell me. I would Va., led 95 full-time and 250 part-time staff members in galski as a survivor of the be careful what I would eat, which running and preserving the White House under Presidents Sachsenhausen Nazi concentration camp in George W. Bush and Barack Obama from 2007 to 2011. was only one bowl of soup a day. SOranienburg, Germany. In his role, he had to prepare for visits from past presidents, Captured as a teenager in 1939 when I survived but so many people did celebrities and heads of state, including England’s Queen Nazi Germany invaded his home village of not. All around me, they died from Elizabeth II. He was invited on a private tour of Buckingham Halemba, located in the southwest Silesian exhaustion, disease and starvation. Palace and stood in the presence of Pope Benedict XVI, who portion of Poland, deFurgalski’s voice still You had to stay strong. If you did not later gave him a blessed rosary and a papal coin. breaks when he recalls the haunting experi- work, they would shoot you.” For Rochon, a history buff who served as a Coast Guard ence and how it forever changed his life. History notes that over 200,000 commander for 36 years, the job was a dream come true. DeFurgalski’s prison camp number was people passed through Sachsenhausen. It “I pinched myself every day as I drove through those gates, branded on his forearm. While it has blurred was the site of Nazi administrators and the ‘Look where I’m working,’” he said. over the years, it is still apparent and a vis- largest counterfeiting operation where Nazis One memorable moment was a brief meeting Rochon ible reminder of the terror and brutality he forced inmates to produce forged American had with longtime butler Eugene Allen, who served at the lived for more than five years. and British currency. White House for 34 years and under eight presidents. “Some people have had DeFurgalski’s voice breaks when he re- Allen’s story was the inspiration for the film “Lee Daniels’ their number removed,” de- calls how many millions of The Butler.” Furgalski said, “but I did not Poles died and how they did Because of his White House experience, Rochon was want to, and never could, all they could to save their chosen as a consultant for the film. forget.” fellow countrymen, both One of the first changes Rochon suggested had to do with With his recent move to Catholics and Jews. But the film’s original content. When he first read the script, he Carpentersville from Deer- so much of their resistance noticed the dialogue was littered with strong language and field, architect deFurgalski, was without success. was “clearly R-rated.” who will turn 91 in Decem- (Observer photos by Dan Szpekowski) DeFurgalski remembers “I told them, ‘This is a great story, a great script, but I ber, has become a kind and The prisoner branding on deFur- that on April 21, 1945, all cannot have my name associated with something with familiar face at St. Catherine galski’s forearm has been a stark of the 33,000 prisoners, reminder for the past 74 years of this type of language,” he said. “After 13 years (of Catholic of Siena Church in West many of whom were Cath- schooling) with the Blessed Sacrament nuns and the what was, and what he hopes will Dundee. He has befriended never be again. olics, were evacuated and Josephite fathers, and with a cousin who is a retired many parishioners and at- ordered on a forced march bishop in D.C., I can’t put my name to something that is tends Mass twice each week- out of the (camp) because R-rated. I don’t know if that changed anything, but all I do of the advancement of the Americans and know is it became PG-13.” end at 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 11:30 a.m. on Sundays, always dressed in a suit and tie. the Polish Army’s Second Infantry Division. Rochon, who lived through the Civil Rights movement, DeFurgalski had the chance to meet “We marched and marched and so many said, “This does a lot for people of my generation, but also people did not make it,” he said. “Again, all for the young folks to be able to see what it was like back Bishop David J. Malloy in July at the in- then, to appreciate how far we have come, and to not take stallation of Msgr. Martin G. Heinz as St. we received was a piece of bread or a bowl those things for granted or go out in the streets to take Catherine of Siena’s new pastor. It was then or can of food. If a prisoner collapsed from someone else’s freedom. that deFurgalski’s history as a concentration exhaustion while marching, the SS guards “I was very pleased with the whole product and how it was camp survivor was revealed in a short photo would shoot them.” put together,” he said. “Watching this, ... it brought back caption that showed him with Bishop Malloy They marched until May 5, 1945, and those things for people who normally would not want to be in a newspaper article about the event. deFurgalski recalls the joy when they were bothered with reading it in a history book.” DeFurgalski has openly and quietly spoken freed by the Americans, although more than — Katie Bahr for Catholic News Service to some parishioners about the circumstanc- half of the prisoners did not make it alive.

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“We marched and marched and so many people did not make it.” (Observer photos by Sharon Boehlefeld ) — Stanley deFurgalski, concentration camp survivor Maternity BVM Parish

LEFT: Nazi concentration camp survivor Stanley Bourbonnais deFurgalski at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Destination: There are several West Dundee. reasons you might be in the neigh- factory, creating dishes. He met his English- borhood of Maternity BVM Parish born wife Brenda, who worked at an in Bourbonnais. You might pass architectural firm as a secretary. He pursued it on the way to Bears Camp next his work as an engineer, went to college at summer. You might be in the area Stoke-on-Trent, and became an architect. for the Sugar Creek Symphony Their journey to Chicago began when and Song opera festival, an August event. Or you might at anytime be Brenda’s health deteriorated due to the on a personal pilgrimage to visit heavy and polluted English air. Their doc- important places in the life of Arch- Maternity BVM Parish tor advised them to move for the sake of her bishop Fulton J. Sheen. Any option was built in the 1850s. well-being. Even though they did not know is good reason to visit the parish or any person in this country, deFurgalski and go to a weekend Mass. his wife made the decision to move to the “I was so happy that I could now go Mass is offered at 7:30 a.m. weekdays; 4:30 p.m. Satur- United States. They chose Chicago because days and 7:15, 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays. home,” deFurgalski said. But the return to of its large, welcoming Polish population. Halemba was not what he expected nor a Why to go: The lovely interior of the 1850’s church, its They raised three children, one daughter and French history clear in its design, jubilant celebration. “Our entire village was two sons. gone. Everything, everybody.” has recently been refreshed. The Over the past 50 years, deFurgalski has parish traces its history to 1837 The ravages of war only left memories. As owned a thriving firm specializing in archi- when priests began to say Masses deFurgalski recalled those moments, he sadly tecture, design, and planning. He is proud for early French-Canadian settlers. said that once he was captured, he never saw of the properties, buildings, and apartments Eventually, the first parish became his mother and father again. He opened an he developed throughout Chicago and the the campus church for St. Viateur’s envelope he carries with him and showed suburbs during that time. College (later Viator), Archbishop photos of them he has kept all of these years. His signature “story and a half” architec- Sheen’s alma mater. History rooms behind the altar feature cases of DeFurgalski ’s family was of Polish nobil- tural style is still visible in the near northwest ity and heritage. The nobility were prime artifacts and lots of framed pho- suburbs. His business card notes his accom- tos and other memorabilia. Father targets to be captured in the war. plishments and designations with the Na- His mother, Maria Jadwiga Rajewski, was Richard Pighini, CSV (in photo at tional Council of Architectural Registration top), has recently begun a drive to a princess, he said. His father Marian held a Boards, Fellow of the Society of American A plaque on a sun- replace the church organ to ensure doctor of philosophy, was very generous and Registered Architects and the Institute of dial near the grotto the parish’s tradition of excellent a leader of his community. Engineering and Technology. includes the name of liturgical Fulton J. Sheen. His col- “My father was responsible for feeding DeFurgalski ’s life has now changed. He music re- all of the town’s 500 children, twice a day, lege class donated the mains in- misses his wife, Brenda, who died in 2007. sundial to the parish. throughout all of their school years, from His daughter Janina lives with him and he tact. kindergarten until they were 17 years old,” is able to enjoy time with his grandson and Accessibility: There are a few deFurgalski proudly said. “He made sure granddaughter. steps to negotiate, but the grotto is there was a kitchen in the school and a room Surviving the unimaginable and becoming level. to bake and cook.” a successful professional is a triumph for an (Grand) Kid friendly: It’s an ac- With no family or friends who had sur- individual described simply as a concentra- tive parish attached to a school, so vived the war, deFurgalski joined the Polish tion camp survivor. kids are always welcome. Army Second Corps and was sent to Italy A grotto is part the DeFurgalski’s stamina and strong faith pro- Info: Address: Maternity BVM church’s side yard. where he trained with engineers. vide the boundless resiliency of his spirit and Church, 308 E. Marsile St., Upon his transfer to England, his life took the power to continue and succeed against Bourbonnais, IL 60914. Phone: 815/933-8285 Web: www. many positive turns. DeFurgalski learned to all odds without ever forgetting his personal mbvmchurch.org. speak English. He worked at a Polish pottery experiences and the horrors of war. — By Sharon Boehlefeld

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Nation / World News In Brief Vatican Invites Extended Canadian nun: Egyptian Muslims protected church buildings after threats CAIRO (CNS)—Churches and other Christian properties around Families to Join Pilgrimage Egypt had already been looted, so when Catholics in Berba were tipped off that their southern village could be next, they acted fast. By Cindy Wooden nation, but to extend a hand. They and other Christian leaders got on their phones and called Catholic News Service It’s time for a warm friendship their Muslim friends, neighbors and colleagues who all had the to help the sad, raise up the same message: “They were told, ‘Don’t be afraid, we will guard VATICAN CITY—As part weak and console those who your churches,’ and that is what happened,” said Sister Darlene of the Year of Faith, the Vatican are hurting.” DeMong, a Canadian member of the Congregation of Notre Dame wants to celebrate bonds that The archbishop and his staff de Sion who has worked and lived in Egypt since 1978. She was last a lifetime. are hoping the pilgrimage will be in Berba at the time the warning came Aug. 16. When she and The international pilgrimage “a beautiful celebration of par- two other sisters left the parish convent to stay with village fami- of families Oct. 26-27 is being ents and children, grandchildren lies, “groups of (Muslim) village men showed up to guard it” Sister planned as a celebration and not and grandparents and families Darlene told Catholic News Service Aug. 22. The men positioned a protest against any policy or with other families,” he said. themselves in front of the Catholic church and its development trend, said Archbishop Vincen- The central message will be center, as well as in front of Berba’s other Christian facilities, Sister zo Paglia, president of the Pon- that “happiness does not lie in go- Darlene said from the order’s Cairo residence. She was set to fly tifical Council for the Family. ing it alone,” the archbishop said. from Egypt to Jordan with a novice Aug. 23 on a previously sched- “The time has come to set In the run-up to the event, uled trip. aside conflicts,” he said, and the Pontifical Council for the (CNS) “hit the streets” simply with the Family is seeking help from the A graphic promoting the Year of Latino leaders urged to put joy and happiness of being part younger generation: It is col- Faith international pilgrimage of of a loving family. families Oct. 26-27. the Gospel in action at their workplace lecting children’s drawings of Obviously, the archbishop their families as a gift to the LOS ANGELES (CNS)—Peter J. Coulchinsky arrived in the United bishop Paglia, the presence of States from Argentina in 1986 as a young man seeking to earn a said, building a family and pope; encouraging teenagers keeping it strong requires sac- to post photographs illustrating grandparents at the pilgrimage law degree. As his time in the U.S. lengthened, the more he de- will be particularly important cided he wanted to stay. There was just one problem: He had only rifices, “but it’s still beautiful “living life to the fullest” on to say, ‘I love you,’ to say, ‘I’m the council’s Facebook page; because, as Pope Francis has a student visa. After graduation, however, he eventually obtained emphasized on several occa- a green card, then his naturalization and an American passport, a not afraid of tomorrow because and accepting audition tapes or I know you are there,’ and to videos from young adults 18-32 sions recently, modern culture goal for immigrants of many na- seems to see some human lives tionalities. Today, 27 years later, say, ‘I’m not afraid of the years who want to sing or dance at — particularly the lives of the the Argentine global wealth ad- passing, because I know you’ll the pilgrimage gathering spot elderly and the unborn — as viser owns his own financial ser- be with me.’” in Rome Oct. 26. vices firm, Texas Legacy Wealth The Vatican is not pretending The rules and instructions for “disposable.” Management in San Antonio. that the institution of marriage submissions from all three age “I want to help people redis- Along the way, Coulchinsky — and the family aren’t under at- groups are found on the coun- cover the positive force of bonds tack in many societies, he said, cil’s website: www.family.va. that last from one generation to (CNS photo/Victor Aleman, Vida Nueva) who was raised with strong Cath- Members of the Catholic Associa- olic values — met Archbishop but “it’s time not for condem- For the 68-year-old Arch- the next,” the archbishop said. tion of Latino Leaders gather for Jose H. Gomez when he headed Mass at the start of their annual the Archdiocese of San Antonio. ‘Experience’ Story Said to be Untrue meeting in Los Angeles Aug. 22. When he was invited to join the Catholic Association of Latino VATICAN CITY (CNS)— resign to a group of cardinals Leaders, Coulchinsky was elated. He said it was the organization’s Archbishop Georg Ganswein, Feb. 11, Pope Benedict had said: interest in immigrants who, like him, could become productive retired Pope Benedict XVI’s “After having repeatedly exam- members of American society based on solid Catholic values. The longtime personal secretary, ined my conscience before God, San Antonio businessman was one of nearly 200 people, including said a story about the pope re- I have come to the certainty clergy, who attended CALL’s eighth annual conference hosted by signing after a “mystical experi- that my strengths, due to an ad- its Los Angeles chapter. Coulchinsky said CALL is committed to ence” was completely invented. vanced age, are no longer suited “put the Gospel in action at the workplace, and in the political and “It was invented from alpha to an adequate exercise of the to omega,” the archbishop said (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano via Reuters) Petrine ministry.” social arenas.” In addition to Archbishop Gomez, Cardinal Francis Pope Francis prays with emeritus Aug. 24 in an interview on It- He also told the cardinals that E. George and Archbishop Charles J. Chaput gave addresses at Pope Benedict XVI after arriving aly’s Canale 5 television news. he wanted to dedicate the rest the conference. More information about the Catholic Association at the papal summer residence “There is nothing true in the of his life to serving the church of Latino Leaders is available online at www.call-usa.org or by call- in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, March 23. ing 213/637-7400. article.” through his prayers. In a report Aug. 19, the Ital- Since stepping down Feb. 28, Vatican orders slight change in text for baptism ian service of Zenit, a Catho- after intense prayer and that he retired Pope Benedict has led VATICAN CITY (CNS)—To emphasize that the sacrament of bap- lic news agency, said someone intended to live the rest of his a very quiet life, far from the tism formally brings a person into the church of God and not just who had visited Pope Benedict life praying and studying. public eye, although he did ac- into a local Christian community, the Vatican has ordered a slight “a few weeks ago” had asked Some Vatican officials and cept Pope Francis’ invitation to change of wording in the baptismal rite. At the beginning of the him why he resigned. “God Vatican watchers were sur- be present July 5 for the dedica- rite, instead of saying, “the Christian community welcomes you told me to,” the retired pope prised by Zenit’s report of Pope tion of a statue in the Vatican with great joy,” the officiating minister will say, “the church of God was quoted as responding be- Benedict telling an anonymous Gardens. welcomes you with great joy. Baptism is the sacrament of faith fore “immediately clarifying visitor that his decision was the Living in a remodeled mon- in which people are incorporated into the one church of Christ, that it was not any kind of ap- result of some form of extraor- astery in the Vatican Gardens, which subsists in the Catholic Church, governed by the successor parition or phenomenon of that dinary “mystical experience” along with Archbishop Gan- of Peter and the bishops in communion with him,” said the decree kind, but rather ‘a mystical rather than a decision made swein and four consecrated from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments. experience’ in which the Lord after long and careful thought laywomen, he occasionally The decree is dated Feb. 22 and was published in the latest issue gave rise in his heart to an ‘ab- and deep prayer. Catholics tra- welcomes visitors, especially of “Notitiae,” the congregation’s newsletter. Signed by Cardinal solute desire’ to remain alone friends, former students and Antonio Canizares Llovera, congregation prefect, and Archbishop ditionally would consider that with him in prayer.” small groups accompanying Arthur Roche, congregation secretary, the decree said the change kind of intense prayer a “mys- When Pope Benedict an- former students. The meetings to the wording in Latin and all local languages was approved Jan. tical experience,” although not nounced his resignation in Feb- 28 by Pope Benedict XVI; the pope resigned a month later. something extraordinary. are private and rarely reported ruary, he said he had done so Explaining his decision to in the news. The Observer ... Pick your medium ... or have both. The original “mobile device” ... or the newest. Choose print or digital edition or both for just $28 per year. Subscribe by phone at 815/399-4300, ext. 383 or online at http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. The Observer | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 13

Nation / World California Immigrant Couple Are News In Brief Jesuit’s new USCCB role is to ensure Catholic faith is handed on intact Lumen Christi Award Winners WASHINGTON (CNS)—It took some time and bouncing around CHICAGO (CNS)—A hus- which has shaped their lives between jobs, before Jesuit Father Peter F. Ryan band-and-wife team who have and their ministry, they have realized that God was calling him to the priest- ministered to thousands of La- inspired hope and effected real hood. Today, 26 years after ordination, Father tinos affected by urban and mi- change in the community. Jose Ryan is the new executive director of the Sec- grant poverty in the Diocese of and Digna truly embody the retariat for Doctrine and Canonical Affairs at the Stockton, Calif., are this year’s ‘loving commitment of soli- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, effective recipients of the Lumen Christi darity with the poor’ that Pope Aug. 19. It’s a behind-the-scenes position that Award from Catholic Extension. Francis is calling us all to do in staffs the bishops’ Committee on Doctrine, vets (CNS photo/courtesy of Catholic Extension) (CNS photo /Bob Roller) Digna and Jose Lopez have Jose Lopez, right, and his wife our society and in our world,” USCCB statements and publications as neces- Father Ryan spent 20 years mentoring and have received Catholic Exten- he said. sary and occasionally peruses the work of theo- training youth, young adults, sion’s 2013 Lumen Christi Award Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of logians for adherence to long-standing Catholic migrants, parish priests and for their leadership. He is pictured Stockton, who nominated the doctrine. Father Ryan, 61, joins the USCCB after a distinguished parish volunteers through the with workers in a field in Califor- couple, described the Lopezes academic career at Loyola College in Baltimore, Mount St. Mary’s Youth and Hispanic Ministries nia. as the “light of Christ” pres- Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., and Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in in the diocese. ent to Latinos throughout the St. Louis. He is an expert in bioethical issues. A video recapping their “Jose and Digna Lopez per- diocese. “We are proud of their ministry can be viewed at bit. sonify the very essence of our work and humbled by their Catholic Charities agencies ly/178KjbC. mission,” Father Wall said in a generosity,” he said in a state- respond to influx of trafficking victims From an annual Hispanic statement. “Jose, a farm worker ment. “They are most worthy WASHINGTON (CNS)—An influx of human trafficking victims Congress for youth and young at the age of 15, and Digna, his of receiving the Lumen Christi seeking assistance is leading Catholic Charities agencies nation- adults to a diocesan celebra- wife, have journeyed from their Award.” wide to develop a wider range of specialized service to enable tion of Our Lady of Guadalupe, immigrant roots and become The Lumen Christi Award is victims to rebuild their lives. From life skills and parenting classes the Lopezes oversee a minis- inspirational leaders of the presented to individuals who to helping victims adjust to a life free of coercion and mistreatment, try that reaches thousands of Youth and Hispanic Ministries have demonstrated how the the agencies are adapting operations so that those who have es- people each year, said Father in their diocese of Stockton, power of faith can transform caped a trafficking situation are not victimized again by unscru- Jack Wall, Catholic Extension Calif. lives and communities. It in- pulous traders in human lives. The new services are emerging as president. “Grounded in a deep faith cludes a $50,000 grant. more trafficking victims are identified by social workers and law enforcement officers, explained Marissa Castellanos, human traf- Top Priest at Vatican Tel-Com ficking program manager for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Louisville, Ky. She credited ongoing training that victim advo- Office Gets Additional Post cates and Catholic Charity workers have directed toward police, prosecutors, judges, social workers and other interested people By Carol Glatz general of the governor’s office. for the rise in the number of victims being identified. “The educa- Catholic News Service In the leaked documents, tion and training we’re doing throughout the country is vital to iden- the archbishop had warned of tifying victims,” Castellanos told Catholic News Service. VATICAN CITY (CNS)— corruption, “abuse of power A Legionary priest who led long rooted in the various de- a major overhaul of the Vati- partments” of the governorate, can’s telecommunications in- and inflated costs and a lack of frastructure and set up public transparency in rewarding con- email addresses for two popes tracts for work in Vatican City has been named the new secre- State. tary-general of the office gov- Father Vergez was born in (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) erning Vatican City. A sculpture of Jesus embrac- Salamanca, Spain, in 1945 and Spanish-born Legionaries of was ordained a priest of the Le- ing the twin towers of New Christ Father Fernando Vergez, York’s former World Trade gionaries of Christ in 1969. 68, fills a vacancy recently left He earned a degree in philos- Center is seen outside St. by Bishop Giuseppe Sciacca, ophy and theology at Rome’s Ephrem Church in the Dyker whom the pope named Aug. 24 Pontifical Gregorian Universi- Heights neighborhood of to the Vatican’s supreme tribunal ty and completed a program in Brooklyn in New York. The as adjunct secretary under U.S. archival studies at the Vatican Become a Catholic Order of Foresters sculpture honors the nine Cardinal Raymond L. Burke. Secret Archives. members of the parish who Father Vergez, who is direc- (COF) field representative and, His four decades working at died in the 9/11 terrorist at- tor of the Vatican’s telecommu- tacks. This year marks the nications department, will con- the Vatican began in 1972 with • Be a leader in your Catholic community 12th anniversary of the at- tinue to hold his old post while a position at the Congregation tacks that claimed the lives of • Strive for personal and professional growth serving in his new capacity at for Institutes of Consecrated nearly 3,000 people in New the governor’s office. Life and Societies of Apostolic • Work for yourself but not by yourself York, at the Pentagon and in His appointment is seen as Life. He moved to the Pontifical Shanksville, Pa. • Receive customized training part of the pope’s efforts to re- Council for the Laity in 1984. organize how the Vatican op- Ten years later, Blessed John Experience not required. Quebec Cathedral erates. The secretary-general’s Paul II made him head of the post is critical because he coor- Vatican Internet office, where As a COF agent you will help fellow Catholics he oversaw its expansion and Getting Holy Door dinates and manages the daily realize their financial goals and need for operations of Vatican City created multilingual public QUEBEC CITY (CNS)— State and is in charge of mak- email addresses for Pope John security, utilizing top-quality life insurance The Archdiocese of Quebec has ing all “fundamental working Paul in early 2005 and Pope and annuity products. begun construction on a holy decisions,” said Jesuit Father Benedict XVI soon after his door for its Basilica-Cathedral Federico Lombardi, the Vati- election the same year. Is Catholic Order of Foresters the right fit for you? Notre Dame de Quebec, the can spokesman. In 2008, Father Vergez was first Catholic parish in French- The governing office, which made director of the Vatican’s speaking North America. manages the business and fi- telecommunications department. Call Tom Adamson The holy door will be the first nancial affairs of the 108-acre He managed a major modern- Toll-free: 800-552-0145 holy door in the Americas, and state, was a key target in the ization and overhaul of Vatican only the seventh in the world. 2012 “VatiLeaks” scandal. City State’s telecommunica- [email protected]

It will open Dec. 8 and remain The scandal saw the publi- tions infrastructure, which be- RFO 09/13 13-039-05 © 2013 Catholic Order of Foresters open until Dec. 28, 2014, for cation of confidential Vatican gan installing some 250 miles the jubilee year marking the documents as well as letters of high-speed fiber optic cables A Catholic Fraternal Benefit Life Insurance Society Since 1883 350th anniversary of the cathe- written by the current apostolic and equipping the Vatican tele- 355 Shuman Boulevard, PO Box 3012 dral. The exterior will have a nuncio to the United States, phone system with new ways Naperville, IL 60566-7012 • www.catholicforester.org Toll-free: 800-552-0145 • TTY: 800-617-4176 welcoming Christ. The inside Archbishop Carlo Maria Vi- to deliver voice and multimedia To request more information visit www.catholicforester.org of the door depicts Mary. gano, when he was secretary- over the Internet.

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Nation / World News In Brief Veteran Diplomat Named Romanian priest who died in communist prison to be beatified WARSAW, Poland (CNS)—A priest who died of cold and hunger As Vatican’s Number Two in a communist prison will be beatified as a martyr in Romania. The sanctity of Msgr. Vladimir Ghika has “given By Cindy wooden rolin led form in the work of Vatican of- us an important new example of a life lived for Catholic News Service Vatican del- fices. The secretary typically church and faith,” said Archbishop Ioan Robu of egations to has been very close to the pope Bucharest, president of the Romanian bishops’ VATICAN CITY—Although V i e t n a m and meets with him often. conference. Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of Pope Francis has not hesitated each year Many observers have sug- the Vatican’s Congregation for Saints’ Causes, to break with convention dur- to discuss gested that the secretary’s role was scheduled to celebrate the Aug. 31 beatifi- ing his brief pontificate, in ap- church-state could change as part of a wider cation Mass in Bucharest’s Romexpo exhibition pointing a seasoned member of issues with reform and reorganization of (CNS photo/courtesy of the center. Archbishop Robu told Catholic News Archdiocese of Bucharest) the diplomatic corps as the top (CNS photo/L’Osservatore the country’s the curia. Vatican official, he resumed a Romano via Catholic Press Service Aug. 28 that Msgr. Ghika would repre- Msgr. Vladimir Photo) com mu nist A day after the announce- sent many other “unknown and unrecognized Ghika long-standing tradition. Archbishop government, ment of his replacement, Car- Christian martyrs” who died in Romania during The pope appointed Arch- Pietro Parolin a process dinal Bertone defended his four decades of communist rule, which ended in December 1989. bishop Pietro Parolin, 58, a that eventu- record, telling journalists that “This latest beatification proves the church doesn’t forget those longtime official in the Vatican ally led Vietnam to accept a “I see these seven years as who generously gave their lives in this way, whose testimonies secretariat of state and nuncio nonresident papal representa- positive on balance,” but also can still be understood and valued by contemporary society,” the to Venezuela since 2009, to be tive to the country. The move acknowledging “many prob- archbishop said. his secretary of state. was widely seen as a step to- lems, especially in the last two On Oct. 15, Archbishop Paro- ward establishing full diplo- years.” Catholics called to step up in lin will succeed Cardinal Tarci- matic relations. Archbishop Parolin was born sio Bertone, 78, who came to Archbishop Parolin also rep- Jan. 17, 1955, in Schiavon, ongoing fight against racism the post in 2006 after serving WASHINGTON (CNS)—Making realities of the dreams that the resented the Vatican at a vari- Italy, and was ordained to the as archbishop of Genoa, Italy. ety of international conferences priesthood in 1980. He studied Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of in his 1963 address at the The secretary of state is the March on Washington will mean Catholics must stop being com- on climate change, on human at the Vatican diplomatic acad- pope’s highest-ranking collab- trafficking and on the Israeli- emy while earning a degree in placent about militarism, racism and poverty, summed up Sister orator, coordinating the work Patricia Chappell, executive director of Pax Christi USA. In a Palestinian conflict. He led the canon law from the Pontifical of the entire Roman Curia, Vatican delegation to the 2007 Gregorian University. “Catholic conversation” on the church, race and the march Aug. 25 overseeing the operation of the amid events marking the 50th anniversary of the march, Sister Pa- Middle East peace conference In 1986, he began working at Vatican press office and news- in Annapolis, Md. Vatican embassies, serving in tricia, a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur, drew applause and cries paper, coordinating the prepa- of support from the audience of nearly 200 people at the mostly In the current Vatican orga- Nigeria and in Mexico before ration and publication of papal nizational framework, the sec- moving to the offices of the full sanctuary of historically Afri- documents, and supervising can-American Holy Redeemer retary of state is responsible for Vatican Secretariat of State. He the work of Vatican nuncios. ensuring that the pope’s poli- was named undersecretary for Catholic Church. She was joined For years, Archbishop Pa- on the panel by Labor Secretary cies and priorities take concrete foreign relations in 2002. Tom Perez, a parishioner at Holy Redeemer, who touched on the intersection of issues stemming China’s ‘Apple Catholics’ Add from his previous position as head of the civil rights division (CNS photo/Nancy Phelan Wiechec) Spiritual Activities to Daily Routine at the Department of Justice and People gather for a special Mass his current position. In addition and discussion marking the 50th By Tom McGregor by tutoring them and organizing p.m. on Saturdays and 6 a.m. on to Sister Patricia and Perez, the anniversary of the March on Catholic News Service Catholic catechism classes, she Sundays, and the parish offers a event co-sponsored by Catholic Washington Aug. 25 at Holy Re- told Catholic News Service in an weekday prayer service at 7 p.m. BEIJING (CNS)—Many rural Democrats, Catholics in Alliance deemer Catholic Church in Wash- email interview. “It is always crowded at these villages in Shaanxi do not have for the Common Good, and Pax ington. Although the Chinese gov- times,” she said. “The villagers Christi, USA, included John Carr, a Catholic parish, and some with ernment has been accused of come with sincere faith in their director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life churches struggle with sparse at- persecuting some religions, in- hearts.” at Georgetown University. “I think we’re losing a sense that the tendance. cluding Catholics, Sister Ma One thing they pray for is that March on Washington was as much a religious experience as it But the village of Fufengx- said Fufengxian has not had any diplomatic relations be established was a political experience,” said Carr, who previously served as ian, near the town of Baoji, has problems with Beijing. between the Vatican and China. the executive director of the Department of Justice, Peace and a population that is more than “We are just a village of farm- “Everybody in our church, as Human Development of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. 80 percent baptized Catholics. ers and all of us work hard to well as Catholics in China, we He described Rev. King’s “I Have a Dream” address as “a sermon, When villagers are not tend- make a living,” she said. “We are all hope and pray that the pope not a speech,” and pointed out that in 1963 then-Washington Arch- ing to their apple orchards, they not a threat to Beijing, since we could come visit our nation. Oh, bishop (eventually Cardinal) Patrick O’Boyle offered the invocation can be found attending Mass or prefer a stable life just like our what a wonderful day that would at the march and encouraged parishes to host out-of-town partici- praying at Sacred Heart of Jesus government does, so officials do be for Chinese Catholics,” Sister pants and to join the march. Catholic Church. not interfere with our parish.” Ma said. “If Pope Francis comes They call themselves “China’s She said farmers prefer a daily to China, the farmers in our par- Utah parish vandalized for Hometown of Apple Catholics.” routine for their work, and the ish would love to greet him and The official population of the fourth time in two years same goes for their spiritual ac- give him a basket of our deli- Fufengxian stands at a mere 300, tivities. Mass is celebrated at 7 cious apples.” MAGNA, Utah (CNS)—Vandals kicked in the basement door of but many young adults have mi- the rectory to break into Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church grated to the big cities, so most for the second time this year, smashing statues of those who remain are elderly and glass doors and spraying a fire extinguisher farmers and young children. throughout the chapel. The intruders left behind About 90 villagers live there per- blood stains, fingerprints and a cellphone, po- manently, while more than 70 lice said. When Father Christopher Gray arrived residents are parishioners. at 8:25 a.m., to prepare for the Sunday liturgy, The church was established he saw people standing outside, some weep- in 1986, as the Chinese Catholic ing, and police cars all around. “Things were not Church was emerging from de- (CNS photo/courtesy of looking good,” he said. The pastor, Father Ja- Diocese of Salt Lake City) cades of communist repression. vier Virgen, was on vacation. Inside the church, The parish currently is served Our Lady of Father Gray found smashed benches and beer Lourdes Church by three priests and three sisters in the holy water font, but he was relieved that from the Franciscan Missionar- the tabernacle, containing the consecrated Eucharist, was locked. ies of Mary. The 9 a.m. Mass was canceled to allow police to finish their inves- Sister Ma Wang-ge said the tigation. Each time the church has been vandalized, the parish has nuns had received medical train- taken action to prevent future occurrences. “We have replaced (CNS photo) ing so they could open up a small Children gather with parish priests for a photo on the steps of Sacred windows and put bars on them, replaced doors, installed motion medical clinic with a pharmacy lights, and we have talked about an alarm system,” said Melanie Heart of Jesus Church in the village of Fufengxian, in China’s Shaanxi in the village. They have taught province, in late July. The Catholic parish was marking its 17th anniver- Dern, parish finance director. “This time it has probably reached many local children how to read that point.” sary in a region known for its apple groves. The Observer | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 15

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They looked Catholic News Service balance in a cartoon, not being at them and thought they would ideological, bombastic, crude or be a good fit.” GREEN BAY, Wis.—Joe anything like that,” said Heller, Heller, a member of St. Eliza- Heller is looking forward to a member of the Association of beth Ann Seton Parish in Green connecting with a new audi- American Editorial Cartoon- Bay and who became Catholic ence. ists. “I sent a whole bunch of Continued on page 19 The work of the former edi- torial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette is now featured in The Compass and Watch ‘Catholic Mass’ as part of the cartoon pack- age available through Catholic Sundays at 6:30 a.m. on WREX-TV, News Service. Channel 13 in Rockford Heller’s association with or you can watch on the Web at (CNS photo/The Compass) CNS will expand on his already http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. Catholic editorial cartoonist Joe Heller poses with a sketch in his base- strong national following. 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Faith Forum QWhy are there differences in Bibles? In This Era of Communication, You Will The answer to that depends, as the whole history of litera- A ture, on the spread of literacy, meaning the ability to read Usually Hear, ‘I’m Not Available Right Now ...’ and to write. It is believed generally by historians that once Gut- tenberg had invented the printing press, books became popular. An old woman, who lived by herself, was dy- Liturgy Of The Church drome sat in Prior to that time very few people possessed books because they ing and was looking for a woman to live with the aisle seat had to be handwritten, they were large, inconvenient to carry her and care for her. She knocked on many by Father John while Willy sat around and expensive to own. doors, but no one responded to her pleas. Some Slampak, STL in the middle Prior to Guttenberg, the only people who had to have a Bi- wouldn’t even talk. Member of the and another Finally, an elderly woman said, “who’s that, Diocesan man, next to ble were bishops and priests Liturgical Commission Teaching Moment because they had to read the and what do you want at this time of night?” the window. Scriptures in the liturgy and The old lady explained and asked, “will you [email protected] She asked by Bishop Emeritus come?” Willy, “Mister, Thomas G. Doran preach about what is in the lit- urgy to the common people. “Sure, I’ll come, and do the best that I can.” did you brush your teeth this morning?” “Yes,” And so, where were the Bibles? She was available. he replied. “Good, cause that’s what you’re sup- They were in the monasteries, Every day, Jesus is asking if you are available. posed to do.” She paused, and then asked, in the cathedrals, at the bish- Can he count on you? Are you ready to do your “Mister, do you smoke?” “No.” [email protected] ops’ houses, in the chanceries part? But remember this: anyone who wants to “Good, cause smoking will make you die.” of the Catholic Church. The invention of printing came close follow him must love him far more than your “Mister, do you love Jesus?” “Yes.” upon the Protestant Revolution and it made a big thing of put- own family, friends ... even your own self. If you “Good, cause we’re all supposed to love Jesus.” ting a Bible in the hands of the people whether it was translated don’t love him more, you cannot be his disciple. Another man sat next to Willy and so the girl correctly or not. Some are curious, some are interested, but only urged Willy to ask the man next to him about his Readers of this column have to make up their own minds about a few make themselves available because of the teeth. “I don’t mean to bother you but my friend whether it is true or not that the Catholic Church held on to the consequence to take up the cross and from the here wants to know if you brushed your teeth?” Bible and wouldn’t let the people see it, and then the Protestants cross to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ When the man noticed the girl he realized her came and gave it to them. I do not think that is completely true. that is life-changing. The heart of the Christian question was innocent enough. So he said yes I think that the coincidence of all these historical forces made life is your relationship to Jesus. but suddenly Willy realized where this was go- ing. He didn’t know if he wanted to go there ... it happen that just as Protestantism was coming into being, lit- It is amazing what God can do with someone who is available; available to walk in Christ’s She said, “Ask him if he smokes.” “No!” eracy was on the rise and it was easier for people to get Bibles footsteps, available to take a courageous stand if “Now she wants to know if you love Jesus.” than it had been 50 or 75 or even 100 years before. necessary, available to share their faith when the The man said that he was searching for God, The Catholic Church says that the Bible, the New Testament opportunity arises. Are you available to speak for meaning, for purpose in his life but didn’t particularly but also the Old (Testament) was given over to the the truth about issues of life; about morality and know where to turn. Willy was able to witness Church and the Church interprets it for us. There are around the debate about marriage or whatever other is- to a person in deep need, a person who was in 1.2 billion Catholics in the world and very few read Hebrew or sue about what has been politically incorrect is need of God. It all started with a simple ques- Aramaic, even the Greek texts that make up the original lan- in your face? tion, asked by a child with simple but sincere guages of the Bible, so it has to be translated. It was up to the Are you available to tell the story, are you will- motives. Church to get a correct translation and to govern who edits the ing and able to share your faith with others? It’s really very simple. When God calls, just Bible. Every Catholic Bible has to have some form of approval Willy, a lay catechist was on a missionary say, “I’m available.” from the Holy See. flight. Johanna, a little girl with Down’s Syn- You are available, aren’t you? Catholic and Protestant Bibles both include 27 books in the New Testament. Protestant Bibles have only 39 books in the Old Testament, however, while Catholic Bibles have 46. The seven Have I Been Saved? Have I Been Spent? books included in Catholic Bibles are Tobit, Judith, 1 and 2 Mac- cabees, Wisdom, Sirach, and Baruch. Catholic Bibles also in- The famed and feisty psychologist, Fritz Pearls, pel of John, a deep, affective, personal relation- clude sections in the Books of Esther and Daniel which are not was once asked by a well-meaning Christian if ship to Jesus is the central component within found in Protestant Bibles. These books are called the deutero- he was saved. He responded by saying, I am still Christian discipleship and is an end in itself. canonical books. The Catholic Church considers these books to trying to figure out how to be spent! His retort We don’t, at the end of the day, develop a rela- echoes a line from Theresa of Avila who states tionship to Jesus so that we have the energy and be inspired by the Holy Spirit. that once we reach the highest mansion of matu- proper compass out of which to minister to others, Regular reading of the Bible is something that Catholics should rity we are left with only one question: How can though that is very much part of it. Rather we de- consider doing if they do not do so already. The Bible, of course, I be helpful? velop an intimate relationship with Jesus because has to be approached knowing what it is. It is not the “good They’re right, that is an end in itself, the ultimate reason we be- book” in the sense that other people use that term, rather it is the In Exile and their in- come Christian. “Good Books.” This means the books contained in the Bible are by Father Ronald sight is a need- In affirming that, the traditions of Evangeli- varied in the date of their composition, origin and authors. So it ed challenge. cal Christians and of Roman Catholic devotional is like reading 73 short books rather than a hefty long book. You Rolheiser, OMI President of the Oblate We too eas- practice are correct. Nothing trumps a personal, also have to be aware that the literary style, the substance of one School of Theology, ily and too fre- affective relationship to Jesus and outside of book, depends on whether you are reading one of the historical San Antonio, Texas quently get the that connection we aren’t in fact real disciples books or the writings of one of the prophets. wrong focus for www.ronrolheiser.com of Christ. However Jesus, himself, mitigates any No one owns the copyright on the Bible itself. Rather, the both Christian fundamentalism or one-sided devotional under- copyright is held on particular translations or editions of the discipleship and human maturity. standing of this by linking intimacy to him with Bible. The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) owns the The real question in our lives, at least during the other half of the great commandment: Love copyright on the New American Bible translation. The copy- our adult years, shouldn’t be: What must I do to God and love neighbor. Simply put, we show our right allows the owner to protect the integrity of the text so that go to heaven? Or, what must I do to avoid going love for God, our intimacy with Jesus, by laying individuals may not introduce changes without permission. to hell? Not that concerns about our own salva- down our lives for our neighbor. Christian disci- If a person has a good, simple, but exhaustive biblical com- tion are unimportant or that heaven and hell are pleship is never only about Jesus and me, even as mentary, it makes it a lot easier to read the Bible because the unreal, the point is rather that our deepest motiva- it is always still about Jesus and me. commentators can help you fit various books of the Bible into tion has to be to do things for others and not for A priest friend of mine who teaches at a secular their places in history. ourselves. For the main part, our own salvation university was once asked by one of his students: Send your topics or questions for Bishop Doran’s Teaching Moment to will take care of itself if we focus on the needs of “Father, have you met Jesus Christ?” His answer, [email protected] others. no doubt, reflected some fatigue: “Yes,” he re- Granted, both Scripture and what’s best in hu- plied, “I have met Jesus Christ, and it messed-up man wisdom do say that we may not be so overly my whole life! There are days when I wish I hadn’t in the News focused on helping others that we neglect our own met him!” What his answer, in its irreverence, Voices needs, but both also make it clear, as does the correctly highlights is that meeting Jesus implies ’m reminded that dad challenged us to be a Prayer of St. Francis, that taking care of ourselves a lot more than a private, romantic, affective, and is paradoxical and that we receive what we need safe encounter with him and that meeting Jesus is better nation for all God’s children. He taught for our own lives primarily by giving it away to us the power of love, agape (brotherly) love. ... more than having a private feeling in the soul that ‘I others. we are loved by and secure with God. Nobody ever told us our roads would be easy. But our And so our primary concern shouldn’t be with A non-negotiable part of meeting Jesus means God did not bring us this far to leave us.’ the questions: Am I saved? Or even with the ques- being sent out, and not just alone on some tion: “Have I found Jesus as my personal savior?” private spiritual quest or individualized ministry. — Rev. Bernice King, daughter of Rev. Martin Luther King, Again, this needs qualification: A personal and It means being called into community, into a Jr., on the 50th anniversary of his “I Have a Dream” speech, affective relationship to Jesus is not, for a Chris- church, and then sent out with others, “in pairs”, in Washington, D.C. tian, any Christian, an unimportant or negotiable to, as Nikos Kazantzakis poetically puts it, “walk thing. Indeed in Gospels, particularly in the Gos- Continued on page 17 The Observer | FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 17

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Ordinary Time CNS/ Martha Campbell Voices The Simple Things Are in the News want to help Often The Most E ective people rediscover In the past month a few stories have emerged about how our the positive force new Holy Father, Pope Francis, has gotten in the habit of person- ‘I ally calling some everyday people. Just recently news broke of of bonds that last from how the pope contacted an Argentinian rape victim who wrote one generation to the Lifelines him a letter that particularly next. ... it’s still beautiful moved him. When this individu- to say, ... I’m not afraid by Mitch Striedl al picked up the phone and asked Diocesan Director of who was calling the voice on the of tomorrow because I the Respect Life O ce other end simply stated, “This is know you are there.” ...’ the pope.” The Holy Father spent over 30 — Archbishop Vincenzo [email protected] minutes on the phone in conver- Paglia, president of the sation with this individual sim- Pontifi cal Council for the ply talking about life. The media has been taken by these stories Family, about the Oct. 26- and others regarding the pontiff. 27 international pilgrimage Whether it is stories of these phone calls or stories of him show- ing up at local churches, or living, eating, of families “I thought we were going to read Numbers. and saying Mass in the building where many Those are words.” To Vatican workers reside, our new Holy Father has captured the attention of many by his evangelize simplicity and generosity of reaching out to the culture A Spiritual Summer Visit everyday people. There is something in Pope I fi nd myself these days beyond the peak of with ourselves as a people and as a nation, we are Francis that is attracting, and part of it is the doesn’t summer in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of in grave need of evangelization, what with all the notion that he is not some larger-than-life au- require New Mexico attending Sunday Mass in humble violence, broken families and the rampant preju- thority fi gure, but somone who interacts with some great chapels. One of them is San Jose in Upper Rocia- dice against the poor and the immigrants. Our so- everyday people and sees them as unique and da, in the valley ciety produces marvels of technology but it seems irreplaceable individuals. and unique Seeking Life below the high to be falling apart from within. The actions of Pope Francis are a living skill, but sierra of the Pe- But as we falter, evangelizers come from far embodiment of the culture of life, and thus by Moises rather it Sandoval cos wilderness. away, the products of societies we have long con- should provide a great example to us for how The cha- sidered inferior, to speak to us of God’s love, to we can effectively build this culture in our requires pel has adobe remind us of the truth we are loathe to acknowl- own communities. people of walls. They are edge: that Christ came to bring hope and justice to Pope Francis’ actions are a siren call to the of the same col- the poor. The word continues to be spoken. There Church on how it can effectively evangelize deep faith Catholic News Service or as the brown is beautiful continuity in all this. the culture of death. The Holy Father is call- who are earth from which the adobes were made. It is a As I enjoy the Mass at San Jose sitting next ing the Church to resist being hidden by lay- narrow building with pine beams, pine plank fl oor to the cool, thick adobe wall of the chapel, I re- ers of bureaucracy and motivated by budget- willing and pews, and a simple altar. It’s usually packed member reading that Jean-Baptiste Lamy, the ary decisions, and rather look at supporting to simply by the largely Hispanic residents who live in the fi rst bishop of New Mexico, had a strong dis- and engaging in ministries that go out and engage with valley, along with a sprinkling of retired Anglos like of adobe churches. He did not consider them meet people where they are, to get back to the who live in a nearby retirement community. fi t places for worship. But he has been gone for heart of pastoral ministry. others ... In recent years, the liturgy has been led by a more than one and a half centuries and the adobe This call is a call to every Catholic to get permanent deacon, but now there is a priest to churches are still standing. What better place to out from behind the computer desk, look up celebrate the Mass, a young man from far off Ni- worship than within the shelter of the earth from from the iPhone, and engage with people. To evangelize the cul- geria in West Africa, Father Anthony Akabogu, which we sprung and to which we will return? ture of death we need to simply start treating people as people, to the assistant pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows in Las Other images enrich one’s Sunday worship at see the humanity in every person. Vegas, N.M., about 30 miles away. San Jose. The pope’s actions are an illustration that evangelizing is not as His preaching style is rich in gesture, his voice Near the chapel, one can hear the murmur of a complicated as we can make it out to be. To evangelize the culture passionate with conviction. Generations ago, little stream of crystal-clear water that makes the doesn’t require some great and unique skill, but rather it requires white men who saw themselves as sole custodi- valley a green paradise of pastures and meadows, people of deep faith who are willing to simply engage with oth- ans of the Gospel, duty bound to Christianize the orchards and gardens. Water is indispensable for ers, to treat others as unique and irreplaceable individuals who are heathen, evangelized Africa. Nowadays, Africa is life, not only in the high desert of New Mexico made in God’s image. sending some of its own to evangelize us. Today, but everywhere else as well. Evangelizing means a simple smile, a warm handshake, and an the celebrant at Mass is as likely to be an African, The water cascading down from the Sangre de earnest interest in how someone is doing. It is amazing how far Asian or an immigrant from Guatemala or El Sal- Cristo (blood of Christ) Mountains reminds us the small things can go. Ultimately, the path the Holy Father has vador instead of a European. that his blood is the living water without which shown is a path to defeat the culture of death, one heart, one soul The tables have turned and, if we are honest we cannot survive. at a time. I must admit that I have felt fortunate to be working for the Church in her mission to evangelize. I have been able to work with Have I Been Saved? Have I Been Spent? some amazing individuals and have seen their dedication and ef- From page 16 awaited him there. The Jesuit volunteer corps fort in building a culture of life and reaching hearts and minds by in Christ’s bloody footsteps,” that is, to walk in- summarize their discipleship in these words: engaging others. side of mess and failure, misunderstanding and “Ruined for life!” That wonderfully grasps both I have taken such inspiration from all those who volunteer their crucifi xion, confusion and tiredness, darkness the intimacy and what it means. time to help in this effort at their parish and in their community. and God’s seeming silence, wondering some- Theresa of Avila suggests that we’re mature in For this reason, it saddens me somewhat to let you know that this times if you will indeed fi nd a stone upon which following Christ if our questions and concerns will be my last column in The Observer and at the end of this to lay your head. no longer have a self-focus: Am I saved? Have I month I will be moving on from my offi cial work in the Diocese Intimacy with Jesus mostly doesn’t look like met Jesus Christ? Do I love Jesus enough? These of Rockford as I pursue the next step in God’s will for me. intimacy in a Hollywood fi lm or like intimacy as questions remain and remain valid; but they’re It has been an amazing experience to get to work with so many defi ned in the manuals of privatized spirituality. not meant to be our main focus. Our real question wonderful individuals and volunteers in the diocese. I am con- It looks more like the intimacy that Jesus expe- needs to be: How can I be helpful? fi dent that this great work will continue and that the Diocese of rienced with his Father as he walked resolutely Fritz Pearls simply puts it more graphically: Rockford will continue to work towards defeating the culture towards Jerusalem, against the advice of his in- How can I be spent? During our adult lives that of death, one heart, one soul at a time. 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