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A SHINING LIGHT ST. BENEDICT’S ABBEY HONORS ARCHBISHOP EMERITUS JAMES P. KELEHER WITH THE LUMEN VITAE AWARD By Jessica Langdon

Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher addresses the crowd at the Abbot’s Table, a benefit for the monks of St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison. The archbishop was the recipient of the Lumen Vitae award.

ANSAS CITY, in Kansas,” said Archbishop Kele- Kan. — Arch- I’m so grate- her. Emer- Archbishop Keleher was the itus James P. ful to [Arch- main celebrant of the evening’s Keleher was in- bishop Keleher]. He Mass, and Abbot James Albers, vited to the Ab- OSB, was the homilist. bot’s Table to has been incredibly A dinner and program fol- be honored for his contributions “ lowed the Mass. toK the church. So did lively videos highlight- supportive and en- But even as a Lumen Vitae ing both the fun (think plays on ( for “Light of Life”) hon- couraging to me, and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” oree, he was quick to shine the and a humorously forgetful ab- spotlight on the important work we’re really reaping bot) and more serious sides of the others brought to the table. abbey’s monks. Archbishop Keleher and Cur- the fruits of his great tis Martin — founder of the Fel- lowship of Catholic University ministry in the arch- Longtime partners Students — were both Lumen Vi- tae recipients at the 2015 Abbot’s diocese today.” “The monks and abbots of this Table on April 18 at the Sheraton blessed abbey have been faithful Hotel at Crown Center in Kansas Archbishop partners of our archdiocese from City, Missouri. Joseph F. Naumann its earliest days,” said Archbishop The event highlighting the Keleher, noting that the contributions of Archbishop The Abbot’s Table invites named the abbey’s prior, Father Keleher couldn’t have come at a people to get to know the Bene- Louis Fink, the second bishop of better time than during the Easter dictine monks a little better and the fledgling diocese. season, said Archbishop Joseph F. benefits St. Benedict’s Abbey in The videos highlighted some Naumann. Atchison. of the contributions the monks “He’s an Easter bishop,” said This year — the third for the have made in the archdiocese and Archbishop Naumann in a video event — drew its largest crowd in many lives. shown at the event. “He’s filled yet. As much of an honor as it was with joy and hope. I’m so grate- “I think what that [turnout] to be recognized himself, Arch- ful to him. He has been incredibly shows is the influence those ab- bishop Keleher said he wanted to supportive and encouraging to bots have had in bringing recog- thank the abbey for the blessing me, and we’re really reaping the nition to the abbey — and what of its prayers and the “powerful fruits of his great ministry in the it does for the folks throughout Abbot James Albers, OSB, presents Archbishop Emeritus Keleher >> See “YOU” on page 7 archdiocese today.” the Archdiocese of Kansas City with the Lumen Vitae award. 2 ARCHBISHOP THELEAVEN.COM | MAY 1, 2015 MAY 1, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM SECOND FRONT PAGE 3

LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS Archbishop invites Catholics of both dioceses to pray for healing his past their lives to care for a sick member of the family. CALENDAR Saturday, I How could I decline May 9 ARCHBISHOP Graduation — Donnelly College celebrated a to do my best to help the T Diocese of Kansas City- NAUMANN May 11 Mass to begin the St. Joseph at this time? 34th annual Ben & Betty Zarda After a brief pause, I told May 2 Family Catholic Charities Golf Keynote address — Knights Living in Truth – Kansas ARCHBISHOP Archbishop Vigano that I Classic — Lake Quivira Country City Catholic Women’s of Columbus state convention Club was willing to do whatever banquet, Topeka Conference. More than JOSEPH F. NAUMANN I could to assist the Diocese a thousand women Confirmation — Sacred Heart, of Kansas City-St. Joseph May 3 Emporia participated in this during the transition. In Celebrant and homilist — inspirational event. of the Archdiocese of part, I was able to make state May 12 When I was an auxiliary Kansas City in Kansas. this additional commitment convention Mass, Topeka Retired priests meeting — Sav- bishop in St. Louis, I had Both of these eventualities ior Pastoral Center because I was confident Golden jubilee Mass for Father received a similar invitation would have petrified me! of our archdiocesan staff’s Jerry Spencer — Curé of Ars, May 13 to talk at a much smaller Moreover, I could never willingness to do even more Leawood Catholic women’s gathering Donnelly College board of have imagined that while in assisting me with the trustees meeting where the featured speaker continuing to serve as the leadership of the church on May 4 was Lola Falana. For those archbishop of Kansas City the Kansas side. Envisioning Team meeting — Bishop Ward High School auc- too young to recognize that in Kansas, I would be asked Of course, being Chancery tion winner dinner name, Lola Falana was a to serve for a time also as an part of the Kansas City Confirmation — Our Lady of very popular dancer, singer apostolic administrator for metropolitan area, I have May 14 Guadalupe, Topeka Religious Alliance Against Por- and actress from the late the Diocese of Kansas City- had the occasion to meet 1960s through the mid- nography conference call St. Joseph. many of the exceptional May 5 1980s. When Archbishop Carlo priests, deacons, religious Confirmation — Sacred Heart, Administrative Team meeting For several years, she was Vigano, the papal nuncio and laity in Missouri. I Tonganoxie a headline entertainer in Las (ambassador) to the United believed that I could also Legatus Mass and dinner Vegas. By today’s standards May 6 States called to inform me count on their support and Confirmation for Hispanic (Madonna or Lady Gaga), that, in a few days, the Holy assistance. Community — Blessed Sacra- ARCHBISHOP her performance might Father would accept Bishop All of us who serve in ment, Kansas City, Kansas KELEHER seem rather tame. At the Finn’s resignation and leadership for the church do time, she was a so-called to ask me to serve as the so only for a time, a season. May 8 May 12 sex symbol and her act was administrator until a new The nature of the position Confirmation for Hispanic Senior Mass — St. James Acad- considered provocative. bishop could be appointed Community — St. Mary-St. emy, Lenexa of diocesan administrator is Anthony, Kansas City, Kansas In the late 1980s, some and installed, I was stunned. by definition, interim. The serious health issues put My initial, internal season for an administrator her career on hold and reaction was to decline. is intended to be relatively LEAVEN PHOTO BY JESSICA LANGDON prompted her to do some After all, I felt fully brief. members of her tribe during given his rosary to her. Teresa Tomeo, a syndicated Catholic Radio talk show host, author and motivational speaker, shares a message on rediscovering the dignity of women on April 25 at Church of the Ascension in Overland soul searching. During this challenged with my current My hope is that, in some the genocide. Immaculée’s most recent Park. The inaugural Living in Truth – Kansas City Catholic Women’s Conference drew more than 1,000 women. period, she had a powerful responsibilities as the small way, I can help the During this terrible book is entitled: “The religious conversion that led archbishop for northeast clergy, religious and people period of her nation’s Rosary: The Prayer That her to the . Kansas. On the other hand, I of Kansas City-St. Joseph history, Immaculée was in Saved My Life.” I told the Living in Truth always believed, when asked to strengthen their bonds hiding for three months. If Words cannot express attendees that, as a priest, by the church to accept a of unity as they prepare she had been discovered at my gratitude to the people you never know what this time by the perpetrators on both sides of State Line First women’s conference a huge success particular responsibility, the to welcome their new you might wind up doing default position for a priest bishop. I hope this period of the genocide, she would Road who have promised By Jessica Langdon ered at Ascension for the Living in could relate to Tomeo’s experiences Anne Mercer, a parishioner of Holy in serving God’s people. should be to say “yes.” of transition can be a time have been abused and to pray for me as I attempt [email protected] Truth – Kansas City Catholic Women’s in the world and enjoyed hearing her Spirit Parish in Overland Park. When I was ordained a I thought about how of grace and healing for the murdered. In her gripping to fulfill these additional Conference. speak. “But that’s reality,” she said. “We priest almost 40 years ago, frequently I have asked one diocese. chronicle of this period responsibilities. VERLAND PARK Pleased as she was to see the turn- She was also deeply touched by the need to hear more.” I never imagined I might of our priests to be generous One of the featured of her life (“Left to Tell”), As we begin this month — Anyone who has out, she warned the women she would first keynote speaker of the day, Im- Mercer already recites the rosary be a “warm-up act” for Lola in taking on additional speakers for the Living Immaculée disclosed that especially devoted to heard the story of the be challenging them in her presenta- maculée Ilibagiza, who shared a story on her way to work every day, but the Falana. responsibilities at a time in Truth conference was she survived on prayer. Mary, I ask the people of loaves and the fish tion. of faith, love and forgiveness. conference presentations strength- It is good sometimes not of great need. I thought Immaculée Ilibagiza, a Remarkably, she emerged both dioceses to pray the knows the miraculous And she did — starting with her Ilibagiza hid in a small bathroom ened her understanding of the power to be able to foresee our about all of the laymen and survivor of the Rwanda from this terrible ordeal rosary for healing and power of faith. own life story. with several others during the geno- of prayer. She hoped to encourage oth- future. I never imagined women whom I have known genocide in the 1990s. not embittered and angry, reconciliation wherever And it was no different when a Tomeo once thought, she said, she cide in Rwanda in the 1990s. ers to pray the rosary as well. when I was ordained a that have had to work a Immaculée’s parents and but with a much deeper there may be wounds in O crowd came together for a first-of-its- was living her dream in the deadline- Equipped with a rosary her father Both speakers received standing priest that, 22 years later, second job so their children two of her three brothers and profound faith. Before our personal lives, in our kind event for Catholic women in the driven world of secular media where gave her, she grew to lean on prayer — ovations. I would become a bishop, could attend a Catholic were brutally murdered sending her into hiding, families and in our church. archdiocese. “you’re only as good as your last story.” and found a deep faith in God and an Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann much less the archbishop school or have rearranged with a million other Immaculée’s father had When keynote speaker Teresa She fell into a life driven by the cul- ability to submit to his will — during celebrated the Mass that began the Tomeo first started talking with or- ture, she said, leaving Jesus behind her time in hiding. half-day conference for women. Con- ganizers of the Kansas City Catholic and making up her own religion as she She shared her struggles with the celebrants were Msgr. Thomas Tank, TOUCH OF HEAVEN Women’s Conference, she was told went along. lines in the Lord’s Prayer saying, “For- Father Nathan Haverland and Father Catholic Store by Linda Spencer, an organizer from But the world, she told the crowd, give us our trespasses as we forgive Michael Kantanka. 119 SE 18th Topeka, KS Church of the Ascension in Overland “is upside-down, inside-out.” those who trespass against us.” Ley enjoyed seeing so many wom- (785) 232-2543 Park, to expect an audience of about She touched on many of the issues Ilibagiza learned that forgiveness is en participating in the various roles Hrs. T-F - 10 a.m. 5:30; Sat. 9 a.m. to noon 300-500 women. affecting today’s world, from abortion possible in any situation and has gone during the Mass and felt she was sur- Since Spencer’s husband Dan is to pornography to religious freedom. so far as to forgive those responsible rounded for the day by strong and in- chairman of the annual Men Under But she also talked about falling for killing her family, friends and so spiring women, all striving to grow in Construction program, she knew there in love and living according to God’s many people she knew. their faith. was going to be a demand for the event. plans and will, and not your own. She speaks widely about her love for She is already looking forward to . . . just not how much of one. “The church teachings saved my the rosary. the 2016 conference, which leaders as- When April 25 arrived, Tomeo — a life,” she said. “You are not alone. Ask Our Lady to sured the attendees was already being renowned author, Catholic syndicated Today, she feels blessed every day help you,” she told the crowd. planned. talk show host and sought-after moti- to report the truth on a national level She ended her presentation with a “I love the camaraderie of women vational speaker — spoke to close to to people through Catholic Radio and simple message: “If I can forgive, any- joined in our love for Jesus and in our 1,200 women. other media. one can forgive.” path to strengthen our own faith,” said “This tells me you are committed Bridget Ley, a parishioner of Church It’s hard for many to understand the Ley. to your faith,” she told the crowd gath- of the Ascension, thought many people type of world Ilibagiza described, said

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Donnelly College receives federal grant KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Donnelly Col- lege here has received a federal grant from the National Science Foundation. THE BIG REVEAL The $619,800 grant was announced April 21 and awarded to Donnelly’s Project S4 (Scholarships and Supports for STEM Suc- Daniel Stover had to piece together God’s plan for him cess). By Joe Bollig The grant provides scholarships for [email protected] nearly 60 students in science, technolo- PERSONALLY SPEAKING gy, engineering and math (STEM) fields. DANIEL BENJAMIN STOVER The funding also provides scholarships for ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Age: 31 associate degrees in physical or biological The path to the priest- Born in: Topeka sciences and bachelor’s degrees in infor- hood is, for most men, Raised in: Silver Lake mation systems. surprisingly gradual. Parents: Dennis and Barbara (my Monsignor Stuart Swetland, president No sudden voice mother died in 2001) and Joyce, of Donnelly College, said the grant would from the heavens. No stepmother aid Donnelly’s students who come from miracle sign. No Damascus Road expe- K Siblings: Rachel Stover (younger low-income families. rience à la St. Paul. sister) Funding for Project S4 will allow the This is the way it was for Deacon Current home parish: Most Pure college to strengthen its partnership with Daniel B. Stover. The more puzzle Heart of Mary, Topeka STEM-related companies, which creates pieces he placed, the clearer the pic- Favorite TV/online show: “I Love more employment opportunities for grad- ture became, thus bringing vocational Lucy” is a lifelong favorite; currently uates. clarity. I enjoy “Gotham.” The NSF funding for Project S4 will “It was gradual, like, ‘I could be hap- Favorite social networking tool: continue to aid Donnelly students and ad- py with this life,’” said Deacon Stover. ministration for five years. “There wasn’t an ‘aha’ moment.” Breviary: old school dead tree LEAVEN PHOTO BY JOE BOLLIG Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann will or high tech digital (and why)?: The achievement of a “culture of life” will only happen if laypersons take action, said Ron Kelsey, archdiocesan pro-life consultant during an ordain Deacon Stover and three other When I am home or in a church I April 18 workshop for parish leaders. He urged parishioners to rise to the challenge by forming parish pro-life committees. CRS mobilizes response men to the priesthood at 10:30 a.m. on use the book, but sometimes I pray May 23 at St. Michael the Archangel from iBreviary when I am on the go to Nepal earthquake Parish in Leawood. because the phone fits in my pocket. BALTIMORE — Catholic Relief Services “Deacon Daniel Stover has a great Favorite musical genre or group/ Laity urged to take initiative in person: classical (CRS) is launching a major relief effort in heart for the priesthood and I am con- response to the devastating earthquake fident that God has formed him to be My brush with a person famous/ that struck Nepal on April 24. A CRS team a great priest,” said Father Scott Wal- infamous: While in the seminary, I pro-life ‘great campaign’ is on the ground in Kathmandu, the capital lisch, the archdiocesan vocations di- would work the dinners that Cardi- city and one of the most affected areas, . “He is a man of prayer and is nal George would have for the Chi- cago seminarians. He was always By Joe Bollig not more engaged.” there are so many of you — you are and local partner Caritas Nepal has start- also very knowledgeable about the ed distributing food and shelter. faith and the teachings of the church.” gracious and came to the kitchen to [email protected] “I always bristle when I hear peo- in charge.” thank us after dinner. The initial targets of CRS aid will be Deacon Stover, 31, was born in Tope- ple in our parishes say, ‘Well, that’s “You don’t look to the clergy to tell Favorite saint: St. Joseph the thousands in need of shelter. Many ka, one of two children of Dennis and KANSAS CITY, Kan. — If you the work of the pro-life committee or you whom to vote for,” he continued. Favorite Bible passage/book (and want to wage a “great campaign,” you the pro-life people in the parish,” he “But you do seek from them good buildings were destroyed or damaged in Barbara Stover. He and his younger sis- the 7.8 magnitude quake and continuing why): Mt 16:16-19. It gives confi- need great campaigners. That’s what continued. “And I say, ‘Wait a minute moral guidance with regard to the ter Rachel were raised in Silver Lake. aftershocks are causing widespread fear dence that the church will perdure. the parish pro-life workshop on April — we’re all the pro-life people in the major issues of the day.” After his mother died in 2001, his fa- Book(s) now reading: “The Life of sleeping inside of even intact buildings. ther married Joyce Buseman. 18 at Savior Pastoral Center here was parish.’ “You can’t wait for the clergy to “Rainfall last night made life difficult of Christ” by Fulton Sheen; “Med- The family belonged to Most Pure all about. “Nevertheless, it takes special peo- take the initiative in these matters,” for those remaining outside,” said CRS itations Before Mass” by Romano Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka. “The purpose of the pro-life work- ple to give time and attention to em- he said. “Only the laity can transform India staffer Kushal Neogy, who was in Guardini; and “The Essays of E.B. shop was to inspire, energize and power other people in the parishes society. You take the initiative.” Nepal during the earthquake. “Thankfully, “We always went to Mass at Most White” by E.B. White equip parish pro-life committees,” with opportunities, information and Parish pro-life committees need to the rain stopped around 11 p.m. and peo- Pure Heart of Mary Parish and at- Favorite food: Chipotle said archdiocesan pro-life consultant motivation.” continue to add new members in or- ple were able to sleep peacefully through tended religious education there,” said But never feed me: shredded coco- Ron Kelsey. “Thank you for being the leaders der to bring fresh energy and ideas to the night as there were no major tremors. Deacon Stover. nut, canned fruit “It was also to give them ideas of in your community to help mobilize their efforts, said Kelsey. “The morning started with a bright Deacon Stover went to public Favorite childhood toy: G.I. Joes things they can do to activate ‘a great our Catholic community and our “Certainly, we encourage the par- sunny day, but occasional rain is predict- schools in Silver Lake and didn’t give a Favorite place in the world: London campaign in support of life’ as called churches in the great work,” contin- ishes to do the same thing the arch- ed today and tonight with strong winds as thought to a vocation to the priesthood Best job I’ve had: working in a li- for by Saint John Paul II in his great ued Archbishop Naumann. “Truly, it’s diocese has done, to follow the U.S. well,” he added. until his high school librarian, Mary brary encyclical, ‘Evangelium Vitae.’” the Lord’s battle.” ’ pastoral plan for pro-life ac- Working with Caritas Nepal, CRS’ initial Lamar, asked him if he’d ever consid- Worst job I’ve had: host at a restau- This phrase from “Evangelium He also told participants to look to tivities,” he added. goal is to help 10,000 families with emer- ered it. Deacon Daniel Stover reads the Roman Pontifical during the rehearsal for the 2014 priesthood ordi- rant Vitae” (“The Gospel of Life”) — “a the U.S. bishops’ pastoral plan for pro- The plan rests on four pillars: spir- gency shelter, blankets, water treatment “She asked if I’d ever thought about nations. He will be ordained to the priesthood on May 23. Hobbies/things I like to do: read My hidden talent is: a formidable united ethical effort to activate a great life activities as a primer for their own itual, pastoral, educational and public kits and hygiene kits. Given the scale of becoming a priest, and I tell people ‘no’ memory for names and small de- campaign in support of life” — was efforts. This work, he added, must be policy. the disaster, the number receiving help is because I hadn’t,” he said. During an hour of eucharistic adora- internship at St. Joseph Parish in Shaw- expected to rise as CRS staff and partners Life went on. He graduated from Sil- tion at Most Pure Heart, he read a book nee. tails. both the mission statement and rally founded in prayer. “We want to encourage the parish- If I were loading the ark, I’d be are able to better assess the situation, co- ver Lake High School in 2002 and went by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, entitled “Father Michael Hawken, who is cry for the participants. “As I look back more than 40 years es to get involved and support those sure to bring: Enough books to get ordinate their response with other agen- to the University of Kansas, graduating “The Priest Is Not His Own.” pastor there, has been a very good The event drew some 35 parish past Roe v. Wade, there were many pro-life institutions in their area,” said through the 40 days and 40 nights. pro-life leaders from the Archdiocese advocates for legalized abortion in Kelsey. “Parishes don’t have to do ev- cies and procure additional supplies. with a bachelor of arts degree in En- That got him thinking — and acting. friend and mentor,” he said. As this region, including northern In- What I’d talk about if Pope Fran- of Kansas City in Kansas and the Dio- this country who thought if it were erything.” glish in 2006. He began serious discerning: going on Father Wallisch is looking forward dia, is known for earthquakes, CRS had cis called me: I would ask about the cese of Salina. legalized this long that it would be Just one good example is Holy While he was at KU, he took some retreats, taking to priests, taking spiri- to Deacon Stover’s priestly ordination. influence of Benedict XVI on him. prepositioned stocks of emergency aid catechetical classes at the St. Lawrence tual direction, going on seminary visits “He has a very good liturgical sense, Those who spoke at the event in- a nonissue,” said Archbishop Nau- Cross Parish in Overland Park, he in nearby Bihar, India. These supplies — I would ask if he ever consults the Catholic Campus Center there. He also and actively working on deepening his and he has a deep love for the Mass,” cluded Archbishop Joseph F. Nau- mann. “Many times, they’ve declared said. Committee members, feeling temporary shelter kits (tarpaulins, mats, pope emeritus, or what they discuss served and was a lector at Mass. In his prayer life. said Father Wallisch. “He has a desire mann; Father Matthew Habiger, OSB, the pro-life issue is over in this coun- that they had stagnated, chose to pray rope), water purification kits and hygiene when the two of them talk. It seemed clear what his next step for worship to be something beautiful a presenter from Natural Family try. But it’s not, it hasn’t been and it for one year and discern. The result kits for 2,000 families — are being trans- junior and senior years, he was a sac- Qualities I admire in priests I Planning Outreach; Father Andrew still plays an important part in our was their involvement in the Gabriel ported to Nepal for immediate distribu- ristan. should be — the seminary. and pleasing to Our Lord.” know: Like the Good Shepherd, they Strobl from the archdiocesan office of elections and the life of the country. Project, a parish-based crisis preg- tion. Teams are also purchasing and trans- But after graduation, he went to His father said, “OK, that sounds But he’s also a people person, said know their sheep and call them by evangelization; Mary Kay Culp, exec- And it’s because of you.” nancy ministry. porting other critical relief items from work for Security Benefit in Topeka, like a plan.” the vocation director. name. utive director of Kansans for Life; and A really hopeful sign is the growing Some parishes do not have a pro- India to transport into Nepal since most doing annuity administration. It was One of his best friends from KU “He has a good sense of humor and Best advice I’ve received: 90% of Kelsey. pro-life convictions of young people, life committee or have one that is markets in Kathmandu remain closed. great, but . . . said, “Daniel, nobody is going to be is very personable, with a heart ready success is showing up. Archbishop Naumann talked about he said. They see the consequences of largely inactive. Kelsey urged parish- An additional 3,000 tarpaulins will be “I thought that, if I’m going to be surprised.” to serve God’s people,” said Father My advice to anyone seeking their his own entry into pro-life activism “the culture of death.” These masses ioners to consider that God might be flown from a hub in Dubai for distribution working, I’ve got to be working for His boss said, “Oh, you’re leaving Wallisch. “I have encountered several vocation: Get to know people who as a pastor in St. Louis. It made him of young people, seen yearly at the asking them to take up parish leader- within the next couple days. More emer- something more than the sake of work- us?” young persons who were inspired in are faithful examples of the voca- recall the story about Gideon in the March for Life, frighten pro-abortion ship either in founding a committee gency personnel are on the way. ing,” said Deacon Stover. Deacon Stover entered the Univer- their vocational journey by their inter- tion you are drawn to. Book of Judges — how a few battled advocates more than anything else. or joining one for its revivification. Catholic Relief Services has made an Those seeds of discernment plant- sity of St. Mary of the Lake (Mundelein actions with Deacon Daniel.” What I’m looking forward to as a priest: Saying Mass and hearing for the Lord against the Midianites. Father Matthew encouraged the la- “The parish pro-life committees initial commitment of $825,000 to relief ed during his college years began to Seminary), near , in 2008. He Deacon Stover is really looking for- confessions. “I think about that sometimes in ity to bring their leadership to the pro- that are the most active tend to be the efforts in Nepal, a figure that is expected sprout. was ordained a deacon on May 17, 2014, ward to administering the sacraments to rise as the needs become clearer. The “I felt like I had to make a decision by Archbishop Naumann at Curé of and being a part of a vibrant Catholic High school: Silver Lake High relationship to what we’re up against life movement. They are the “sleeping newer ones,” he said. “The challenge School, Silver Lake, class of 2002 official death toll is over 4,000 — with about what I wanted for my life — look Ars Parish in Leawood. community. in the pro-life apostolate, how some- giant” of the church, he said. is to keep it dynamic over time.” Any other higher education: Uni- thousands more injured — but few outly- for a wife and have a family, or consid- Having close friendships with other “I am excited to be able to preach times it can seem the odds are so “The role of the laity is to bring For more information about start- versity of Kansas (B.A. in English, overwhelmingly against us,” the arch- their faith into the public square,” said ing or joining a parish pro-life com- ing villages have been reached and wide- er the priesthood,” said Deacon Stover. seminarians is something he’ll always and baptize,” he said. “Assisting with spread destruction, especially in hillside 2006) bishop said. “I think there is a frus- Father Matthew. “Their calling, their mittee, contact Kelsey by calling (913) He kept in touch with the priests treasure, as well as some of the expe- baptisms as a seminarian, I have always settlements, is feared. Seminary: University of St. Mary tration sometimes, too, for those who vocation, is to transform the entire 647-0350, or send an email to: pro he’d come to know in high school and riences he had while in the seminary found the prayer to be deeply moving. of the Lake (Mundelein Seminary), Over the next few weeks, parishes and college — Fathers Vince Krische, Steve — World Youth Day, visiting Catholic “It will be exciting to bring those work in this apostolate in the church, temporal order with the values of the [email protected]. schools across the archdiocese will also Mundelein, (M.Div. and S.T.B., Beseau and Bill Bruning — and talked Relief Services at work in Ethiopia, a new babies into the church.” that others in our own parishes are Gospel. This is a huge task but, then, be taking up a special collection for Nepal, 2015) with guys who went to the seminary. pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and an to be forwarded to the CRS relief effort. 6 LOCAL NEWS THELEAVEN.COM | MAY 1, 2015 MAY 1, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM LOCAL NEWS 7 Gladys (Surman) and Ray Hess, mem- bers of Divine Catholic HEART is looking Mercy Parish, ‘You could see his faith on his face’ Blessing for rural Catholics set for Gardner, will cel- >> Continued from page 1 to interview Cardinal , for people to assist ebrate their 50th OMI, who died on April 17, and Father SEE MORE wedding anniver- View all of the videos shown during KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Do you know ministry” it has provided in so many Barron of the Archdiocese of May 15 at Christ’s Peace sary on May 11. the April 18 Abbot’s Table online at: www. someone in need of minor home re- parishes of the archdiocese. Chicago, about Archbishop Keleher, pairs, yard work or just a good clean By Joe Bollig The couple was kansasmonks.org/videos. He also acknowledged the help of who is originally from that area. out of a basement or garage? [email protected] How to get to Christ’s Peace married on May 1, 1965, at St. both Abbot Emeritus Barnabas Sene- “He’s not a comic, but a man of great Catholic HEART (Helping Every- cal, OSB, and Abbot James for assisting joy, and the joy comes through,” said dictine College — a “stellar” Catholic one Attain Repairs Today) will be ASTON — Rural Catholics are invited House of Prayer John the Baptist Cardinal George in the video. “Pope college, he said — and the key role the in Kansas City July 13 - 16. Catholic to attend a special Mass and bless- Church in Red both him and his successor with confir- monks play in its success. HEART provides a team of willing ing at noon on May 15, the feast of St. Christ’s Peace House of Prayer is locat- Bud, Illinois. Their mations in the archdiocese. Francis talks about the joy of the Gos- E ed west of Leavenworth and southeast of Brother Luke Turner, OSB, a mem- pel, and you can see it exemplified, I He also spoke of Catholic education, hearts and hands to come to your Isidore the farmer, at Christ’s Peace House children are: Kev- aid. We can supply the tools, the la- of Prayer here. Easton at 22131 Meagher Rd. in Hess, Olathe; Melissa Russell, Gardner; ber of the committee that planned the think, in Archbishop Keleher.” which friends also noted is a subject bor and some materials. “We want to honor the rural communi- From Leavenworth: and Chris Hess, Gardner. They also have Abbot’s Table, was touched to see Arch- Archbishop Keleher ordained Abbot close to his heart. LEAVEN PHOTO BY LORI WOOD HABIGER Requests for assistance must ties of the archdiocese — the families, the Go west on Spruce St. (also Highway 92) seven grandchildren. bishop Keleher share the evening with James — which means a lot to the abbot And Martin’s work, said the arch- be submitted before June 1. For in- farmers and the businesses — that are re- and travel into the countryside. friends both old and new. — but their history goes much further bishop, in terms of evangelizing young SAINT ISIDORE formation, call Scott See at (913) ally such a big part of what this archdio- Highway 92 (also Springdale Road) Marcellus “Jess” and Phyllis (Hunter) “He was just so engaging with every- back than that. people, has been critical. 208-4610; Ernie Boehner at (913) cese is,” said Vince Eimer, the retreat cen- curves south and then west to intersect Saint Isidore, born Jansen, mem- body there,” he said. “So many people “I can remember the first time that Peers, for good or for bad, he said, 433-2085; or Rick Cheek at (913) ter’s director. County Road 17 (also 207th St.). about 1070 near Madrid, bers of Sacred knew him already. I’m sure he made I met Archbishop Keleher,” said Abbot greatly influence young people. 284-1725. The event will begin with the Mass, Turn right (north) onto County Road 17 is the patron saint of farm- Heart-St Joseph some new friends, too.” James in the video. “I was a student at “The truth is that young Catholic and go to Mt. Olivet Road. followed by a special blessing. Some rep- ers, agricultural workers Parish, Topeka, He has no trouble doing that any- the college, and he was making his first evangelizers can deliver the most pro- Turn left (west) onto Mt. Olivet (a gravel and day laborers. resentative farm equipment and animals celebrated their where he goes, many will testify. visit. He reveals his heart to you, and found impact in the culture in which road). Continue a half mile to a fork in the He and his wife, Maria will be blessed. There will be a finger-food 50th wedding that’s what the Gospel is about — re- our young people look to their peers for road, and go left. This is Meagher Road. Torribia, lived and worked luncheon following the Mass and blessing. anniversary on vealing Christ to those you encounter.” inspiration,” he said in his remarks. Continue until you see the mailbox with for the wealthy landown- “If people can’t come, we’d love for them April 26, with a And the Fellowship of Catholic Uni- REPORTING ABUSE the name on it. It is on the left side of the ‘Breath of fresh air’ Many spoke of the contributions to send the name of their farm, business or er Juan de Vergas. They Mass, followed If you suspect a child is being road. There is also a big sign to the left. both Archbishop Keleher and Martin versity Students, the crowd heard, has family so we can pray for them by name,” lived a simple, humble life. by a family din- abused or neglected, you should make If you are coming from the west on I-70, “Archbishop Keleher was a real have made to the church, and in mon- been active at 100 campuses . . . with said Eimer. Although he and his wife ner. The couple a report to the Kansas Department when you come to the Leavenworth, 73/7 breath of fresh air when he came to the tages thanked them for their work and even more on the way. The idea for the special day came from didn’t have much, they was married on for Children and Families Protection exit, go left and so proceed north and as archdiocese because he has such a great their friendship. “Curtis Martin just has this vision Christ’s Peace board member Tim Herken, shared their food with the May 8, 1965, at Report Center by calling (800) 922- above from that point on. personality and a great way of relating that every college student should have also a member of St. Lawrence Parish in poor. Forbes Air Force Base Catholic Chapel, 5330. If you or someone you know From Easton: to people,” said Msgr. Thomas Tank, an encounter with Jesus Christ,” said Easton and St. Joseph of the Valley in Leav- One of the miraculous Topeka. Their children are: Brian Jansen, has been abused by a cleric, employ- Go east on Easton Road (also 192nd). pastor of Church of the Ascension in Stephen Minnis, president of Benedic- enworth County. stories associated with St. Topeka; Michelle Goacher, Topeka; Karen Sharing faith ee or volunteer of any archdiocesan Turn right (south) at 227th St. Keep going Overland Park. tine College. “His goal is to get those “He thought it would be a wonderful Isidore is about an angel. Fernandez, Prairie Village; and Rebecca parish, school or agency — regardless south (past the intersection with Mt. Olivet He noted Archbishop Keleher’s Martin and Archbishop Keleher both college students into heaven, and he’s idea if we could acknowledge, honor and Saint Isidore would faith- Dixon, Overland Park. They also have nine of when the abuse may have occurred Road) until you reach Meagher Road. Go left “sense of hospitality and his sense of spoke to the crowd, and the speakers created an organization for that.” celebrate farm families and the rural com- fully attend Mass every grandchildren. — call the archdiocesan confidential (east) on Meagher Road. “really lit up the room,” said Brother munity,” said Eimer. morning, but his fellow welcome to everyone.” One of the videos described the report line at (913) 647-3051 or Dr. Continue until you see the Christ’s Peace Herken remembered how, when he was farmworkers complained Kaye (Crnic) and Roger Hord, mem- “You could see his faith on his face,” Luke. monks — including many who attend- Dennis Schemmel, victim assistance mailbox on the right side of the road. There a boy, parishes would hold special bless- to de Vergas that St. bers of Queen of said Michael Shirley, a Catholic evange- In addition to honoring the two ed the evening — as Benedictine in cul- coordinator, at (913) 909-2740, after is also a big sign to the right. ings of farm machinery and animals on St. Isidore was always late for the Holy Rosary list, about Archbishop Keleher, in the men, the annual event raised funds to ture, Catholic in faith, and evangelical calling local law enforcement. The Isidore’s feast day. work. When the landown- Parish, Overland video. “You could see it in his smile. assist with both the aged members of in their words, works and deeds. Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas “This celebration will be a small echo of er went to see for himself, Park, will cele- He was our chief morale officer as well the Benedictine community and the In conclusion, said Archbishop Kele- places the protection of children as its what used to be done in all the rural parish- one in the archdiocese who would like to he found St. Isidore in brate their 50th as an archbishop, and people felt great formation and educational expenses her, “The monks of St. Benedict’s Ab- first priority. Furthermore, the archdi- es,” said Eimer. attend, but asks that people RSVP so orga- prayer while an angel was wedding anniver- about being Catholic in the diocese of the younger men. Completing work bey have been a great influence in our ocese respects the sincere concerns “We want to have God’s imprint on all nizers can get a rough head count for the plowing. Another time, he sary on May 1. when he was in charge.” that has been underway for months, an diocese. of all individuals who report miscon- that we do in our lives,” he continued. “I reception. Call (913) 773-8255 or send an saw two angels plowing The couple was Matt Kemnitz of the abbey’s advance- anonymous donor’s $100,000 gift was “I consider them an integral part of duct, and is thus committed to con- on either side of St. Isidore think we can all agree that food plays a email to: [email protected]. married on May 1, ment office and J.D. Benning, art direc- even matched during the evening. the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kan- ducting thorough investigations of all — thus tripling his pro- central role in everyone’s lives. We want to 1965, at Mary Im- tor/Web developer, even traveled to In his remarks, Archbishop Keleher sas.” such allegations. ductivity. bless that at the farm level.” maculate Church, Chicago ahead of the event this spring touched on the importance of Bene- Eimer said the event was open to any- Saint Isidore died on Kirksville, Mis- May 15, 1130. He was can- souri. They will onized on March 12, 1619. celebrate with a family dinner, followed The bodies of Sts. Isidore by a trip to the Grand Canyon this sum- and Maria were brought mer. Their children are: Ron Hord, Holt, to San Isidro Church in Missouri; Jennifer Sease, Shawnee; and Madrid in 1760. Peggy Panis, Westwood. They also have five grandchildren.

Dave and Kathy (Hane) Hurla, mem- bers of St. Aloy- sius Parish, Meriden, will cel- ebrate their 50th wedding anni- versary on May 2 with a family dinner. The cou- ple was married on May 1, 1965, at Holy Name Church, Topeka. Their children are: Mark Hurla, McLouth; Melissa Han- sen, Overland Park; Melanie Hahn, Topeka; and Michael Hurla, Overland Park. They also have seven grandchildren.

Ivan and Irene (Strafuss) Wienck, members of St. Monica-St. Eliz- abeth Parish, Blue Rapids, will Sister Mary Mel L’Ecuyer, OSB celebrate their 50th wedding ATCHISON — Sister Mary the Mount community in 1948. After returning to the Mount, anniversary with Mel L’Ecuyer, 85, a Benedictine With her bachelor’s degree she took art and sculpting class- a private lun- sister of Mount St. Scholastica in elementary education from es at Benedictine College and cheon on May 3. here, died on April 20. Mount St. Scholastica Col- observed her 60th anniversary The couple was Sister Mary Mel was born in lege, she taught in elementary of vows in 2010. married on May Concordia on March 26, 1930, schools for a number of years in Sister Mary Mel was preced- 1, 1965, at Seven to Lynn and Mary Frances Raney Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas, be- ed in death by her parents. She Dolors Church L’Ecuyer, the oldest of four chil- fore serving in Mineiros, Brazil, is survived by her brothers — Dr. in Manhattan. Their children are: Brenda dren. for nearly 40 years. There she Jerry L’Ecuyer of Webster Groves, Miesner, Manhattan; Karla Flax, Olathe; After graduating from Mount was a teacher, social worker, Missouri, and Dr. Mel L’Ecuyer of John Wienck, Randolph; Cathy Wilber, St. Scholastica Academy in parish minister, farmer, main- Lamar, South Carolina — and a Wamego; Wanda Comer, Overland Park; Atchison, she was a nurse’s aide tenance supervisor and novice sister, Sharon L’Ecuyer of Kansas and Colleen Wienck, Kansas City, Missou- for three years before entering director. City, Missouri. ri. They also have nine grandchildren. Liz Miller (left), Wyandotte County youth out- reach coordinator for the archdiocese, loves to join in the fun at Sports ’n’ Stuff.

In addition to playing sports at Wednes- BRINGING day’s program, Goering is a seasoned mu- sician and participates in ReachKCK’s mu- sic nights. “It allows me to go back to school and see kids in a different light,” he said. “It’s them seeing me in a different light also.” CHRIST TO THE Extending Christ’s message

Though their lives are difficult, the young people who come to Sports ’n’ Stuff, as well as other ReachKCK programs, are no different than youth anywhere. They want to be loved, to fit in and to have hope for their futures. URBAN CORE That’s a fact Miller wants to convey to By Jill Ragar Esfeld people throughout the archdiocese. [email protected] “I want all Catholics to recognize that our parishes go much further than the peo- ANSAS CITY, Kan. ple or the teens they see sitting in the pews — Liz Miller, Wyan- at church,” she said. “There are so many dotte County youth more youth out there that are hungering to outreach coordinator know the truth. for the archdiocese, “And that’s why I believe these kids is a petite blond with keep coming back.” a sweet disposition. Goering agreed. So it’s quite star- “I think they feel safe here,” he said. “I tling to see her in an inner-city parking lot think they enjoy the fact that we break Kplaying a rowdy game of disk-football with open Scripture and we talk about Jesus.” boys half-again her size. That fact was demonstrated to Miller It startles even Liz. one day when she was taking some young “One day men to a community center with a daily ReachKCK is when I was run- open gym. among the enti- ning down to She was sharing with them how glad ties that benefit the gym with she was to know them. from an archdioc- them,” she said, “And I asked them,” she said, “‘So, this esan youth forma- “I realized, ‘Oh gym is open every day. Why do you come tion assessment my gosh, God to ReachKCK?’” collected through has me running One young man responded simply that parishioners’ con- a guys group!’ they like it there — Miller interpreted that tributions at their “It’s just to mean they felt safe at ReachKCK. parishes. funny the way Then another boy piped up, saying, The assessment [God] works.” “And we know you’re going to talk about funds specific Our Lady & Jesus.” needs at Donnelly St. Rose parish- Miller was overwhelmed. College in Kansas ioner Marilyn LEAVEN PHOTO BY JILL RAGAR ESFELD “I was just floored,” she said. “That was City, Kansas — di- Baker is a vol- ReachKCK staff member Jonathan Goering (left) greets Mavion Thomas, one of the participants at the a moment when God was telling me I was vided between cap- unteer at Reach Sports ’n’ Stuff program, before beginning a game of football Frisbee. doing the right thing. ital improvements KCK, the minis- “It gave me hope and kept me going.” and scholarships try Miller over- faith development. — as well as out- sees. Sports ’n’ Stuff, however, is open to both reach to youth in WANT TO VOLUNTEER? And she high school and middle school students. rural and urban ar- Still growing knows exact- The name is a basic outline of the pro- If you love art, music, hanging out eas and increased with young people in a coffee-shop at- ly what Miller gram. Something else that keeps Miller going tuition assistance mosphere; if you have a special talent means. “We draw kids in with what they love is the encouragement she gets from her at all archdiocesan to share; or if you just want to share to do — in this case, the sports,” explained many conversations with Archbishop Jo- high schools. “I get down the Gospel, ReachKCK might be the Miller. “And then we refocus their perspec- seph F. Naumann. and dirty with perfect volunteer opportunity for you. those kids,” she tive on more than just playing ball. We in- “If it wasn’t for his support of what’s troduce the message of Christ. ReachKCK is growing and would said. “If they’re playing sports, I’m playing love for you to be part of its future. If going on in Wyandotte County,” she said, sports — even though I am so out of my “That’s the ‘stuff,’” she added. “these kids wouldn’t have these opportu- The two-hour program begins at 3 p.m. you’re interested, check out the web- element. site at: archkck.org/reachkck. nities. “But when the Holy Spirit puts you The first hour is devoted to an organized “Plain and simple, thank you to him. He somewhere, he equips you somehow.” sport — anything from football to dodge- cares so deeply. And he really does have a ball to soccer. heart for these kids — he lives in the neigh- Participants then take a 25-minute break It hasn’t always been easy. Initially, the borhood.” Sports ’n’ Stuff for some snacks and serious catechesis. young men who came to play sports were Notwithstanding its success, Reach The last half hour is free gym time, disruptive and difficult during the break- KCK is still growing. Miller is hoping to The program Miller and Baker are re- which almost always means a game of bas- out sessions. recruit more volunteers and open up more ferring to is called Sports ’n’ Stuff. It started ketball. “There was a time that they truly tested programming to middle school kids. at ReachKCK over a year ago and fills the “Because that is their sport,” said Miller. our patience and our perseverance,” said “I absolutely believe the program is suc- need for a safe, healthy place where teens “They like to move — they have a lot of Miller. “We truthfully, seriously discerned cessful as an outreach,” she said. “We are can go every Wednesday when the area energy.” whether or not to continue the program.” offering the kids from the neighborhood a public schools dismiss early. Miller talked about her concerns with LEAVEN PHOTO BY JILL RAGAR ESFELD safe, fun place to hang out. “We reserve the gym at Blessed Sacra- Trying times Dana Nearmyer, lead consultant for evan- After a break-out session of faith sharing, teens who participate in Sports ‘n Stuff take a moment to pray before they have open gym time. “We’re introducing a Gospel message ment,” said Miller. “And the kids come and gelization and Catholic formation of youth. to them and then helping them unpack it. want to stay forever.” The core of the program is the breakout Nearmyer told her that sometimes kids “Now that we’ve gotten to know them “I’m just amazed that these kids can still “They feel safe here, know that they be- Isn’t that what Catholic evangelization is In addition to Miller and Baker, Reach session. will put their worst foot forward because, and they respect us,” added Baker, “they smile,” she said. “I had no idea about the long and know there are adults that truly all about?” KCK staff member Jonathan Goering helps “What that will look like,” said Miller, if they put their best foot forward and it really do share. way some of them live. They’ve been hurt.” care for them in this space.” Baker certainly thinks so. is “maybe there’s a video or a song that out with the program. Kansas City, Kansas, gets stepped on, they have nothing left. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JILL RAGAR ESFELD “And it’s just beautiful to have them Though she doesn’t know all of their Goering, too, knows how important “It’s an opportunity for me to love firefighter and St. Patrick parishioner Kev- we’ll play that catches their attention, or a That helped her understand what was open up and talk to us about their lives.” stories, Miller knows the young people Wednesdays are to these young men. Christ in these young people,” she said. hands-on activity. At the start of Wednesday’s Sports ’n’ Stuff, a pro- in Trader volunteers when he can. going on. gram of ReachKCK, Aaron gets ready for a game of have found support they can depend on at When he’s not working with ReachKCK, “That’s what we do. Additional volunteers are always need- “And then it will ultimately relate back “And through careful discernment and ReachKCK. he’s a full-time teacher at Northwest Mid- “We teach them what love looks like to a talk one of us gives on the topic. Often football Frisbee in the parking lot of former Bless- ed and welcome. discussion,” said Miller, “we realized that ed Sacrament School. A place to learn and share “I know some of them have been to hell dle School in Kansas City, Kansas. and challenge them to then go back in their ReachKCK’s focus is on high school we’ll pull in Scripture, we’ll pull in the Cat- they needed this. and back,” she said. “And they need for us “A lot of my kids come on Wednesday,” community and give that love to another age teenagers, and that’s the demo- echism [of the Catholic Church].” “They were testing us to see if we can Baker becomes emotional when she to be here. he said. “So I get, ‘Are you going to be there, person.” graphic served by its evening programs Participants are encouraged to open up handle what their lives are like and what “Once we got through that stormy peri- reflects on the stories she’s heard during “They know we pray for them and, at Mr. Goering? Are you going to be at the that promote art and music, as well as and share their thoughts during the break- they’re going through. od, we saw respect.” breakout sessions. times, they’ll ask for that. church?’” out sessions. 10 NATION THELEAVEN.COM | MAY 1, 2015 MAY 1, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM VATICAN 11

Fleeting peace as Baltimore pays respects to Freddie Gray High-level tweeting: Study confirms pope’s By Paul McMullen Catholic News Service influence By Cindy Wooden ALTIMORE (CNS) — For four Catholic News Service hours April 27, Freddie Gray Jr. was patiently and prayerfully ATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope memorialized. Francis tweets, the world listens. BThat peace, however, was extremely According to “Twiplomacy,” fragile. a study of the Twitter accounts Gray, 25, died April 19, one week after Vof world leaders and their retweet rates, being arrested on a weapons charge and U.S. President has the sustaining a severe spinal cord injury in most Twitter followers, but ’ West Baltimore while in police custody. @Pontifex is the most influential Twitter Thirty-six hours after a downtown pro- account — his average “retweet” and “fa- test over his death turned violent, a fu- vorite” rate is more than eight times high- neral was held for Gray a few miles to the er than Obama’s. northwest, at New Shiloh Baptist Church. Despite his account’s “massive fol- An hourlong, open-casket wake pre- lowing,” the study said, “@BarackObama tweets are on average ‘only’ retweeted ceded the 11 a.m. service, which lasted 1,210 times. By this standard, Pope Francis more than two and a half hours. — @Pontifex — is by far the most influen- The threat of a new wave of violence tial ‘tweet’ with 9,929 retweets for every led some Baltimore businesses to close tweet he sends on his Spanish account early April 27, as news outlets broadcast and 7,527 retweets on average on his En- helicopter images of youths hurling bot- glish account.” tles and debris at law enforcement offi- Pope Francis also was determined cers near Mondawmin Mall, just north “most influential” by the study in 2014 of New Shiloh Baptist. The six Baltimore and 2013. police officers involved in the Gray’s ar- And in the category of all-time popular rest were suspended with pay, pending CNS PHOTO/ABIR ABDULLAH, EPA tweets, Pope Francis makes the top three. the outcome of an investigation into the Survivors look at destroyed buildings April 27 following an earthquake in Bhaktapur, Nepal. More than 3,600 people were known to have been Obama’s Nov. 7, 2012, victory tweet, circumstances of his death. killed and more than 6,500 others injured after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake hit a mountainous region near Kathmandu April 25. “Four more years,” tops the list with close Meanwhile, Baltimore Archbishop to 750,000 retweets. In second place is William E. Lori called for prayer and a the tweet in Arabic sent out by Saudi Ara- peaceful community response. bia’s King Salman in January when he as- “Freddie’s death is especially tragic Pope prays for quake victims cended to the throne; 261,000 followers because of the circumstances that led CNS PHOTO/ERIC THAYER, REUTERS retweeted his text. to it,” the archbishop said in an April 27 A Baltimore firefighter prepares to attack a fire at a convenience store and residence early April 28 during clashes in response to the unexplained By Carol Glatz was expected to be much higher as sion” of the pope’s personal concern Coming in at No. 3 was a tweet sent statement, “and the pain of his loved ones death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man in police custody in the city. Baltimore erupted in violence as hundreds of rioters looted stores, burned Catholic News Service rescue teams tried to make their way for all the quake’s victims, Cor Unum out in Filipino on Pope Francis’ English- is all the more acute because of what his buildings and injured at least 15 police officers following Gray’s funeral. into more remote areas. said, adding that bishops’ conference language Twitter account during his Jan- death represents for them, but also for so ATICAN CITY (CNS) — “I pray for the victims, those and Catholic charities from around the uary visit to the Philippines, remarking on the youth and vitality of the country’s many others in our community who may burned civilian and law enforcement Relatives of Eric Gardner, Amadou Di- Bryant challenged the community. Pope Francis offered his wounded and for all those who suffer world already have taken an active role Catholic community. Almost 75,600 peo- not have known Freddie. automobiles, looted stores and ran into allo and other victims of police violence “It is not the time for us,” he said, “to prayers to all of those affect- because of this calamity,” Pope Francis in helping survivors. Mondawmin Mall to empty its shelves. from the group Families United for Jus- be on the corner drinking malt liquor, or ed by a deadly earthquake in said after reciting the “Regina Coeli” “Pope Francis was deeply saddened ple retweeted the message. “For Freddie’s death symbolizes the “Twiplomacy” is a study carried out an- Amid reports of multiple injuries to law tice were in attendance, along with White playing the lottery or going to the Horse- VNepal, encouraged rescue and emer- prayer with visitors gathered in St. Pe- to learn of the earthquake” and the rawest of open wounds and the only nually by the public relations and commu- enforcement officers, Gov. Lawrence J. House representative Broderick Johnson, shoe Casino.” gency workers in their efforts and sent ter’s Square April 26. damage it caused, said a telegram sent salve that will heal them is that of the nications firm Burson Marsteller. The sta- an initial donation of $100,000. The Pontifical Council Cor Unum, April 25 by Cardinal , truth; truth about what happened to Hogan declared a state of emergency and Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, and While Gray had a lengthy police re- tistics are based on data gathered March More than 4,300 people were which promotes and coordinates char- Freddie, truth about the sin of racism activated the Maryland National Guard. civil rights activist Dick Gregory. cord, Cummings contrasted his obituary, Vatican secretary of state, to Bishop 25. The results were published April 28. known to have been killed and an itable giving, announced April 28 that that is still present in our community, and While the Rev. Frank M. Reid, pastor The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who provid- which recounted his being in the youth Paul Simick, apostolic vicar of Nepal. In examining the statistics of heads truth about our collective responsibility of Bethel A.M.E. Church told mourners ed the closing words of reflection, said, choir and a junior usher at Royal Light estimated 1 million people were left Pope Francis had sent “a first contribu- The pope expressed his prayers and of state and government, the study said to deal with those issues that undermine at the funeral that “we are not here for “The central theme of Easter is, you don’t Missionary Baptist Church, with the cov- homeless after a magnitude-7.8 earth- tion of $100,000” to assist the victims. solidarity, and “he offers encourage- some 86 percent of the 193 U.N. member the human dignity of every citizen.” a rally, but to glorify God,” there were have to be guilty to be crucified.” erage of his death, saying, “Did anybody quake hit a mountainous region near The money, it said, “which will be ment to the civil authorities and emer- countries have an official presence on Baltimoreans spent late afternoon words of protest from the pulpit and si- The eulogy was given by the Rev. Ja- recognize Freddie Gray when he was Kathmandu April 25. The devastation sent to the local church, will be used gency personnel as they continue their Twitter, and 172 heads of state or govern- and evening hours watching the vio- lent political statements made from the mal Harrison Bryant, of Empowerment alive?” included not just buildings collapsing to support the assistance efforts un- rescue efforts and assistance to those ment, including Pope Francis, have per- lence spread on television as rioters pews. Temple A.M.E. Church. from the tremors, but also people and derway on behalf of the displaced” and touched by this tragedy,” the telegram sonal accounts on the social network. villages being buried by landslides and others impacted by the quake. said. In their study, Burson Marsteller added Catholics to press nuclear avalanches triggered by the quake and The papal donation is meant to be “a (See related story on page 4) together the number of followers on Pope aftershocks. The number of casualties first and immediate concrete expres- Francis’ nine different language accounts weapons ban at U.N. treaty and came up with a total of more than review conference 19.5 million followers. (CNS) — It was April 11, 1963, as the Catholic Church was in the midst of the , that St. No boring homilies, pope tells new priests at ordination John XXIII issued his landmark social encycli- cal “Pacem in Terris” (“Peace on Earth”) that By Cindy Wooden ed and put forward by their bishops. included a call for a verifiable ban on nuclear Catholic News Service “And the bishop risks — he risks! — and weapons. More than 50 years later, the Holy chooses them, just as the Father has See continues to make the moral case for ATICAN CITY (CNS) — Or- risked for each one of us.” nuclear disarmament. The Vatican’s most daining 19 men to the priest- Reading the prepared homily’s exhor- recent public comment came in December hood, Pope Francis not only tation for priests to be mindful always at the Vienna Conference on the Human- told them to make sure their of the mystery they celebrate when they itarian Impact of Nuclear Weapons. “The Vhomilies were not boring, but he offered preside at Mass, Pope Francis told them, time has come to embrace the abolition of nuclear weapons as an essential foundation them advice on how to ensure their “Never rush it!” of collective security,” the Vatican said in a preaching would touch people: speak And, he read, you will bring new paper titled “Nuclear Disarmament: Time for from your heart. faithful into the people of God through Abolition” delivered to the conference. In it, Priests are called to nourish the faith- baptism. But he added, “never refuse the church held firm to its stance that any ful, he said, so they must ensure “that baptism to those who request it.” use of nuclear weapons was immoral and your homilies are not boring, that your In the sacrament of reconciliation, he argued that the time has come to abandon homilies arrive directly in people’s said, “you will remit sins in the name of nuclear deterrence — the principle that such hearts because they flow from your Christ and of the church. And I — in the weapons might be used and that they exist heart, because what you tell them is name of Jesus Christ the Lord and his to deter another country from using them. what you have in your heart.” spouse, the holy church — ask you never Previously, the Vatican conditionally accept- Celebrating the Mass April 26, the to tire of being merciful. You will be in ed deterrence as “a step on the way toward World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope the confessional to forgive, not to con- CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING progressive disarmament.” But that has not Francis planned to use the set homily demn. Imitate the Father who never tires Pope Francis celebrates the ordination Mass for 19 new priests in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican happened, and Archbishop Bernardito Auza, given in the ritual book for priestly or- of forgiving.” April 26. In his homily, the pope told the new priests to make sure their homilies were not boring. the Vatican’s permanent observer to the dinations; but as he has done in the past, A priest, the prepared homily says, United Nations, is likely to reiterate its call he added his own reflections as well, in- ple. The pope added, “examples edify, harm. They are no good!” must be intent only on pleasing God and for total nuclear disarmament during the cluding his homily tips. but words without examples are emp- Pope Francis told the thousands of not himself. “It is ugly to see a priest who monthlong Non-Proliferation Treaty Review The prepared homily speaks of the ty words, they are just ideas that never people gathered for the Mass in St. Pe- lives to please himself, who acts like a Conference opening at the United Nations. effectiveness of a holy priest’s exam- reach the heart and, in fact, they can ter’s Basilica that the men were accept- peacock” strutting around, the pope said. 12 CLASSIFIEDS THELEAVEN.COM | MAY 1, 2015 MAY 1, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM CALENDAR 13

Principal - Nativity of Mary Catholic community seeks a Masonry work - Quality new or repair work. Brick, block Adept Home Improvements sas City, Kansas. All women are welcome to Blessed Mother. You may bring flowers, >> Continued from page 12 EMPLOYMENT spiritual leader committed to providing an environment and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; second-genera- Where quality still counts! May attend. The guest speaker is Sister Bridget and children may wear their first Commu- where children can experience learning and living fully in tion bricklayer. Member of St. Paul Parish, Olathe. Call Basement finishing, Dickason, OSB. She is a certified spiritual nion clothes. Everyone is invited. Appeal coordinator - The Archdiocese of Kansas City in the Catholic faith with excellent leadership, communica- (913) 829-4336. Kitchens and baths, Christ the King Parish, 5973 Branson getaway - Walk-in condo on Pointe Royale Kansas is seeking an individual with administrative expe- director through the Souljourners program tion and motivational skills. Nativity of Mary is a parish Electrical and plumbing, Golf Course. Sleeps six. Close to lakes and entertain- rience in managing fundraising appeals. The position is S.W. 25th St., Topeka, will host its at Mount St. Scholastica, Atchison. The cost The rural communities of the school serving pre-K - 8th grades with an enrollment of Machine quilting - by Jenell Noeth, Basehor. Also, quilts Licensed and insured. (913) 599-7998 ment. Fully furnished. Pool and hot tub available. No essential to the successful operation of the archdiocese’s spring fling 5K on May 2. The 5K to attend is $10 in advance and $15 at the archdiocese will be blessed and approximately 250 students and a staff of more than made to order. Call (913) 724-1837. 2 cleaning fee. Nightly rates. 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Member of Sacred Heart approach to ministry, strong pastoral skills, flexibility with client project managers. Seeking a leader with strong HOME IMPROVEMENT Hablamos y escribimos Ingles!! the church, and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Don Akin Memorial RSVP by May 1. For more information, visit and a willingness to enthusiastically embrace and in- Parish, Shawnee. hands-on carpentry skills. Must be able to work with and Call Lupe at (816) 252-1391 Proceeds benefit the ministries of the Sis- Shelter, 2014 N.W. 46th St., Topeka. There the website at: www.leavenworthcatholic culcate the Catholic and Jesuit identity of the university. Detail construction and remodeling - We offer a full direct subcontractors, and able to do complete project ters. Registration forms are available online will be perennial flowers, shrubs, vegetable schools.org or call the development office Wanted to buy - Lionel trains. Call (913) 485-6700. 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Indian rugs, turquoise jewelry. 2,100-family parish in Leawood, seeks a part-time co- Masonry work - Quality new or repair work. Brick, block ences. Call Dan at (913) 207-4371 or send an email to: experience with both local and national clients. This is a at the Stack” event will be held sion and the less fortunate in the local com- 17th St., Topeka, will host its “Summer- Old wrist and pocket watches, postcards and photo- ordinator of religious education and a part-time RCIA and chimney/fireplace repair. Insured; second-generation [email protected]. 100% field position. If you are an “in the office” project at 6:30 p.m. on May 6 at Fiorel- munity. Come and see what is available and Fest 5K Fun Run/Walk – Off Road” on graphs. Check your attic or basements for treasures. director. These two positions may be combined into one bricklayer. Member of St. Paul Parish, Olathe. Call (913) 6 manager, please do not apply. Drug test required. Send la’s Private Dining, 13641 Holmes, enjoy a great time. May 16. The 5K will begin at 8 a.m. at the Call Chris at (913) 593-7507. full-time position for qualified individuals. Applicants resume by email to: [email protected]. 829-4336. must be faith-filled practicing Catholics with appropri- Martin City, Missouri. The cost to attend is Hayden High School track, 401 S.W. Gage REAL ESTATE Wanted to buy - Antique/vintage jewelry, lighters, ate skills and educational background. For immediate Last year was a great year, thank you to all my cus- $80 per person; tables of 10 for $800. This The 6th annual “Running with the Cows” Blvd., Topeka. For more information or to Drivers - Special Beginnings Early Learning Center is seek- fountain pens, post card collections, paintings/prints, consideration, please download and submit application tomers! Spring is around the corner and we do decks, Wanted to buy - I NEED HOUSES! I buy them as is, with no is the 20th year that Fiorella’s Jack Stack race will be held May 9 at Holy Rosary - print a registration form, visit the website ing part-time drivers for its school-age program located in pottery, sterling, china dinnerware. online at: www.kcnativity.org. Positions are open until windows, doors, house painting (interior and exterior), repairs. You can even leave behind what you don’t want. We Lenexa. Candidates must be able to drive a 13-passenger Barbecue has sponsored this event for Se- Wea School, 22705 Metcalf, Bucyrus. The at: www.mphm.com/summerfest/home; Renee Maderak, (913) 631-7179. filled. For more information, call (913) 491-5017. minibus, similar to a 15-passenger van. CDL not required, wood rot, deck staining and siding. You name it, we can buy houses that need foundation or roof repair. All sales are ton Center. To register or request more in- half marathon begins at 7:30 a.m., with the to register online, visit: www.active.com. St. Joseph Parish, Shawnee but must have an excellent driving record. Candidates do it. No job too big or small, just give us a call. Insured. cash with no strings attached. Please call Mark Edmondson formation, call Julie at (816) 581-4722 or 5K starting at 8 a.m. The enthusiasm of the Early registration ends on May 4. Teachers - St. Ann Young Child Center, Prairie Village, Call Josh at (913) 709-7230. at (913) 980-4905. Holy Trinity Parish member. would pick up children from area schools and then work send an email to: [email protected]. runners, community spirit and incredible is seeking to fill the following positions. Three-year-olds directly with them when arriving back at the center. Ex- MISCELLANEOUS full-time lead preschool teacher: Must have a degree perience preferred. Must have strong work ethic and the Local handyman and lawn care - Water heaters, gar- For sale or rent - Pinebrook condo, 7428 W. 102nd Ct., spread of food makes this an event not to Christ’s Peace House of Prayer, in early childhood or elementary education. Part-time bage disposals, toilets, faucets, painting, power wash- Overland Park. Beautiful big living and dining room. 1 BR, 1 The “Shepherds of Hope” will miss. It’s not too late to register or volun- 22131 Meagher Rd., Easton, will ability to work with children. Insurance provided. Back- Our Lady of Hope. Catholics with an Anglican and Meth- teacher’s aide for preschool classrooms and lunch duty: ing,doors, storm doors, gutter cleaning, wood rot, mow- BA, sunroom, eat-in kitchen. Almost everything is new. Fur- 23-24 ground check will be conducted. Great opportunity for re- sponsor a reflection on the topic teer. For more details, visit the website at: host a retreat on the Holy Spirit, odist heritage. Formal and friendly. Visitors welcome. varied times. Afterschool extended-care program teach- ing, carpet, roofing, etc. Member of Holy Angels Parish. nished. Heat and hot water included. Lots of storage space, tired persons or those seeking a second job. Job responsi- 7 of suicide on May 7 at 7 p.m. at www.runningwiththecows.com. The event “Fire in the Soul,” on Pentecost Mass Saturdays at 4 p.m., St. Therese Little Flower, 5814 er: Mon. - Fri. from 3 - 6 p.m. Must be at least 21 years Basehor. Call Billy at (913) 927-4118. walk-in closet. No smoking or pets. $75,000 for sale, or bilities include: ensuring safety and well-being of children Good Shepherd Church, 12800 will benefit Holy Rosary - Wea School and weekend, May 23 - 24. The retreat will Euclid, Kansas City, Mo. Fulfills Sunday obligation. Father of age. Afterschool aide: Mon. - Thurs. from 3 - 5:30 p.m. who are being transported at all times, including loading $850 rent per month. Call Mrs. Booker at (913) 341-8273. Must be self-motivated and be at least 16 years of age. W. 75th St., Shawnee. Father Jim Ludwikos- Catholic Relief Services. have a number of talks, eucharistic ado- Ernie Davis. Dr. Bruce Prince-Joseph, organist. For more and unloading. Driving short, round-trip routes to elemen- Tim the Handyman - Small jobs, faucets, garbage dis- information, send an email to: [email protected] or All of the above positions must enjoy working with chil- For sale by owner - 2 BR condo at 87th and Metcalf ki and Joan Hass-Flynn will address the is- ration, Mass at the local parish, commu- tary schools in Lenexa/Olathe area. Summer only: Driving posals, toilets, ceiling fans, light fixtures, painting, wall call (816) 729-6776. dren. For more information, call Tati at (913) 362-4660. short, round- trip routes to two Lenexa city pools. Main- ceiling repair, wood rot, siding, decks, doors, windows, near Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with 2 sue from the current church/mental health Training for new respite volunteers will be nal prayer and time for reflection, private taining mileage log. Keeping interior of vehicle clean. Ap- and gutter cleaning. Call (913) 526-1844. handicap equipped bathrooms, wheelchair ramp from perspectives. Enter through the main office held May 9 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. prayer, spiritual reading and walking. If Religious education director/coordinator - St. Bernard ply by sending an email to chris@specialbeginningsonline. parking to entrance. Includes fireplace, hardwood floors door, then proceed right to the library. Joseph Health Center, located at I-435 and you are interested, send an email to: info@ Church, Wamego, is accepting letters of application for a com or in person at 10216 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa KS 66215. Get the job done right the first time and car port. Thermal windows throughout. Includes religious education director/coordinator. The position is a State Line Rd. Respite is a rewarding minis- christspeace.com or call (913) 773-8255. Kansas City’s Premier Services newer refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dry- A Mass and retirement recep- try giving companionship and care to a per- key pastoral leadership and formation role that requires er, plus high efficiency furnace and air conditioner. Did Social worker - Villa St. Francis, Olathe, is seeking to Decks and fences tion will be held May 9 at Queen son unable to be alone, while allowing the Do you know someone in need of minor collaboration with the pastor, staff members, volunteers fill a full-time social worker position. Benefits include Power washing, staining and preserving I mention it is first floor, pool side? Hurry! Prequalified and parishioners — to provide Catholic education for the medical, dental, vision, as well as a 403(b) and paid life Call for a FREE estimate buyer, call Ray for appointment at (913) 381-7494. Priced 9 of the Holy Rosary Church, 7023 caregiver some much needed time away. home repairs, yard work or just a good parish’s needs. Qualifications for the ideal applicant are a insurance. Send resume by email to: deborahb@villasf. Brian (913) 952-5965, Holy Trinity parishioner at $107,950. W. 71st St., Overland Park, for Susie Men and women are needed to become vol- clean out of a basement or garage? Cath- bachelor’s degree in theology or , catechesis or org or visit the Olathe location to fill out an application. Jim (913) 257-1729, Holy Spirit parishioner English, a longtime educator in the archdi- unteers. 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SCRIPTURE READINGS MARK MY WORDS FAMILY MATTERS FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER

May 3 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Mother Nature shows two faces Don’t take a vacation from family prayer Acts 9: 26-31 couple of weeks melt away as I moved from compare my sense of calm t is the month of be to fail to seize this after we told her parents Sisters in Irondale, Alabama. Ps 22: 26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 ago, after the bead to bead. The weather to the terror of the Nepal- traditional time of turning of our plans to be married, Why not begin this 1 Jn 3: 18-24 May. It is a time our prayers to Our Mother I heard her mom and dad “tradition” in our homes? Jn 15: 1-8 baptism of a little could not have been more ese, many sleeping outside girl, her mother pleasant and the bugs hadn’t or in cars, waiting for and of transitions. Mary! praying the rosary. I figured Each night on EWTN, the One of the things so easi- that they weren’t happy rosary is prayed at 8:30 p.m. May 4 Aapproached me with a large, yet come out in sufficient dreading the next aftershock. I Monday white trash bag. numbers to “bug” me. The My heart was moved to hear It is time for graduations, ly lost in our fast-paced lives with our plans. Barbara told How about “downtime” as Acts 14: 5-18 “Here, Father, this is for air was fresh and the sun of so many deaths — over weddings and, soon thereaf- is family prayer. For those me not to worry; they knelt the family gathers to pray Ps 115: 1-4, 15-16 you,” she said. FATHER warm. 4,000 at the time of this ter, summer vacations. If our DEACON of you who pray the rosary by the bed and prayed the to Our Mother in heaven? Jn 14: 21-26 Inside was a large, framed Additionally, the garden writing — and so much de- lives were not busy enough, daily as a family, I am sure rosary each night. If you don’t have access to photograph that this mom MARK GOLDASICH is composed of commem- struction. The sense of peace they are about to get a lot TONY ZIMMERMAN you realize the treasure you When I visited her EWTN or Catholic Radio, May 5 find in contemplating the family in Pennsylvania, I just set a time, gather with had taken in Lent 2014. The orative bricks. As I strolled and comfort that came from busier. Deacon Tony Zimmerman is the lead Tuesday Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of mysteries of the rosary and saw a statue of Mary in her your rosaries and pray. photo is of our prayer garden around, I read the many my outdoor prayer pushed Historically, May is also archdiocesan consultant for the Acts 14: 19-28 Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He praying to Mary to intercede grandmother’s home and I have always heard the at the parish and, as I’ve told names there: praying for the me to share some peace and the Month of Mary. The office of marriage and family life. Ps 145: 10-13b, 21 has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. with her Son for the graces heard how that statue would personal development gurus Jn 14: 27-31a this photographer on many happy repose of parishioners comfort with those suffer- words from the hymn, occasions, it’s a favorite who had died and for the in- ing from this latest natural “Bring Flowers of the we need each day. travel to neighboring homes say that doing something I did not grow up with as families gathered to pray. for 21 days will form a habit. May 6 scene of mine. The picture the photo is directly in front tentions of the many parish disaster. Rarest,” which we sang er, to thee;/ Oh! Thus shall Wednesday was taken near sundown of me. It’s a soothing and in- families named there. In the In addition to prayer, I ab- in grade school, still echo we prove thee/ How truly this tradition in my home. It Over the years as we visited There are 31 days in May. Acts 15: 1-6 after one of the fish fries and spirational scene that brings background to my prayer solutely had to donate to the in my heart: “Our voices we love thee,/ How dark wasn’t until my engagement her parents, everyone knew On May 10, we celebrate Ps 122: 1-5 shows the Marian grotto in me a sense of peace, espe- was the gurgling sound of a relief effort. My doing with- ascending/ In harmony without Mary/ Life’s jour- and courtship with my wife that each night at 8:30 p.m. Mother’s Day. Why not offer Jn 15: 1-8 an arresting light. cially if I’m a bit rushed right small fountain beneath the out some unnecessary food, blending,/ Oh! Thus may ney would be.” Barbara that I was exposed all in the house would join a gift of roses to Mom by Knowing that it’s a fa- before Mass. statue of the Blessed Virgin. drink and entertainment in our hearts turn/ Dear Moth- What a shame it would to this spirituality. I often in praying the rosary with praying the rosary for or May 7 vorite, the mom said with a But the picture also has The prayer garden, order to send some money to joked with people that, soon Mother Angelica and the with her that day? Thursday smile, “Father, do with this another effect on me. It re- however, is not so isolated help was a small discomfort Acts 15: 7-21 Ps 96: 1-3, 10 as you wish. Now, you can be minds me that spring is here as to cut the parish off from for me, but could mean the Jn 15: 9-11 selfish and keep it for your- and I no longer have to stay the world. In fact, looking difference between life and CHURCH AND STATE self . . . or you can put it up cooped up inside, especially toward the east, a “pray-er” death for the Nepalese. My May 8 somewhere in church.” when it comes to my per- can see and hear the hum go-to charity in times like Friday What to do? What to do? sonal prayer. No doubt that’s of cars and trucks on High- this is Catholic Relief Ser- Acts 15: 22-31 Originally, I was going to why the other day, after way 24/40, as people head vices, which uses 92 percent Is anyone standing with people of faith? Ps 57: 8-10, 12 hang it in my office at the working at The Leaven and to or from Lawrence. The of its donations for programs Jn 15: 12-17 parish, but then I decided heading back to the parish, I traffic reminds me that we to assist the people it serves. he recent in place since 1993. Roughly Yet the media has portrayed Even more disturbing that it was too beautiful to was struck by a bright idea. Christians are not to wall If you find yourself in a po- 30 states, including Kansas, the Indiana bill as an unprec- than such staggering dis- May 9 only be enjoyed by a few Instead of just hurrying to ourselves off from the world, sition to donate, either drop furor in have similar laws, either edented, diabolical attack on plays of hypocrisy is the fact Saturday people. Ultimately, I decided catch up on parish business but insert ourselves into it. off a contribution at your Indiana has through legislation or court LGBT . that Godzilla-attacks-Tokyo Acts 16: 1-10 decision. Hillary Clinton, whose levels of mass hysteria were Ps 100: 1b-2, 3, 5 to hang it in the sacristy. The and then zipping home for Our role is to pray for, and parish or head to the website T Jn 15: 18-21 picture is on a wall where it supper, why not take time influence, the world. at: www.crs.org. made it plain that re- The federal law that the husband signed the federal able to be generated just by can be seen by at least some out for a rosary, outside, in My bucolic prayer gar- May these suffering ligious freedom, Indiana bill mirrors was bill into law, tweeted against calling something “anti-gay.” of the people in the congre- the prayer garden? den experience that night people, so shaken now by signed by President Bill Clin- it without even a hint of Political and media elites gation as well as by everyone So that’s what I did. Our contrasted with the other their devastation and need, once the very cornerstone MICHAEL ton, passed the U.S. House of embarrassment. A “Boycott have realized that they can who comes into the sacristy prayer garden, which looks face of nature witnessed experience from the world of the American project, is SCHUTTLOFFEL Representatives unanimous- Indiana” movement was distort the issue with com- FIND THE LEAVEN — from eucharistic ministers out onto clear, green fields over the weekend in the an equally powerful temblor no longer a living doctrine ly, and the U.S. Senate 97-3. quickly born, and even the plete impunity. Supporters of that animates our national Michael Schuttloffel is the Senator Ted Kennedy was NCAA made rumblings religious liberty lack the con- to servers to sacristans. and hills, has a rosary walk, devastating earthquake in of help, hope and healing. executive director of the IN THESE PLACES life. the bill’s sponsor. It has been about relocating out of fidence and even the vocabu- As I get ready for Mass, and I could feel my stress Nepal. I couldn’t help but Kansas Catholic Conference. The first line of the First used to protect Hobby Lobby the state. Since the federal lary to defend it. ONLINE Amendment — which guar- from the HHS mandate, a government and a majority Just a short time ago, reli- www.theleaven.com IN THE BEGINNING antees the free exercise of Muslim inmate forbidden of states have versions of gious freedom was the issue religion — is no longer first ing trickle of water amid the from having a short religious the Indiana proposal in law, that could unite warring in the hearts of our country- ruin. beard, a Sikh woman fired where are they going to go? political parties. Now, it has FACEBOOK men. Rather, it has become Indiana attempted to after bringing a ceremonial Perhaps Saudi Arabia. one party on a rampage of www.facebook.com/ ‘Walking in faith’ requires active participation a relic from a bygone age. It pass a very modest law that theleavenkc blade to work, etc. After all, Apple, whose CEO militant secularism, another n Germany, people contrast, the righteous tell to them, ‘Come after me and remains in place, but is not would merely allow peo- After being on the books slammed all such bills as party running for cover, and often engage in an us, “I have walked without I will make you fishers of understood and has fallen ple to raise their religious for over 20 years, there is “dangerous,” has recently people of faith left wonder- organized walk called a blame” (Ps 26:1). There, men.’ At once, they left their into disrepair, like an old beliefs as a defense in court. not a single case where this expanded its footprint there, ing if anyone will still be TWITTER The bill was modeled after @theleavenkc “Volksmarch.” walking points to a life of nets and followed him. He aqueduct after the fall of law has been used to allow despite the fact that Saudi standing with them when all IIn some ways, it resem- virtue. walked along from there and that bears a diminish- a federal law that has been discrimination against gays. Arabia executes gays. the dust settles. bles a marathon, except The metaphor of walking saw two other brothers” (Mt YOUTUBE that it is not a race, it is not comes across as very active. 4:18-21). www..com/ competitive. People walk for FATHER MIKE STUBBS It suggests a movement for- Following Jesus means user/theleavenkc a good part of the day for ward. The image of walking that we will walk with him. health reasons, for relax- Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of correlates well with the We continue in the journey ation, along a set path. 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Rock Chalk Walk God shows up for historic procession down Jayhawk Boulevard PHOTOS BY DOUG HESSE

By Joe Bollig [email protected]

AWRENCE — Jayhawk Boulevard, the main drag through the Universi- ty of Kansas here, has seen its share of unusual traffic. Those who’ve strutted down the famed boulevard include movie stars, sports heroes, politicians, pro- testers and the tinsel-tacky “famous for being famous.” But they were all one-upped big time on April 21 when God showed up. Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann led a eucharistic pro- cessionL from the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center to the Chi Omega Fountain and then east to the Danforth Chapel. “This was an act of evangelization in its purest form,” said center chaplain and director Father Steve Beseau. “We literally took Jesus to the campus.” The archbishop was assisted by master of ceremonies Father John Riley; center associate chaplain Father Curtis Carlson, OFM Cap.; and Father Beseau. Also in the procession were nine servers, musicians and at least 100 other people. “We got a lot of good comments from people,” said Fa- ther Beseau. “I noticed one person stopped and genuflect- ed and another took off his hat. People stopped their cars and took photos with their smartphones.” The Catholic students of the center wanted to have this procession for a long time. So, when Archbishop Nau- mann came to the center for a board meeting, they asked and he happily agreed. The center also got permission from the university. Archbishop Naumann was the main celebrant at the 5:15 p.m. Mass, which was followed by the procession at 6:30. The procession terminated at an outdoor altar on the lawn outside Danforth Chapel. The evening concluded with Benediction.