April 16, 2021 Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Vol

April 16, 2021 Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Vol. 52, No. 16

A Celebration of WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

Colleen Rowan Photo Bishop Mark Brennan speaks at the April 9 celebration of Wheeling Hospital becoming a full member of the West Virginia University (WVU) Health System. Seated, from left, are Douglass Harrison, CEO of WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital; Albert Wright, president and CEO of WVU Health System; and Dr. E. Gordon Gee, president of WVU.

By Colleen Rowan accomplishes these goals, the bishop said in his re- ized their agreement to make Wheeling Hospital a WHEELING—Bishop Mark Brennan has had marks at the April 9 celebration of the agreement. full member of the WVU Health System March 31. two main goals for Wheeling Hospital since he be- “The transfer of ownership of hospital opera- The agreement is built on trust and mutual respect, came bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charles- tions to the WVU Health System ... expands Douglass Harrison, CEO of WVU Medicine Wheel- ton: “Keep this hospital open and viable to serve Wheeling hospital’s access to specialists connected ing Hospital, said at the celebration which gath- the people in this area, and strengthen and im- with the university hospital’s health system, mod- ered state and local dignitaries, medical staff, and prove it wherever possible. Secondly, keep it Cath- ernizes many internal operations, and it does re- employees in front of the hospital’s main entrance. olic in identity and practice.” spect the tradition of Catholic healthcare.” “It’s an agreement that was developed with Wheeling Hospital becoming a full member of The WVU Health System, Wheeling Hospital, that solid foundation of relationship, trust, and the West Virginia University (WVU) Health System and the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston formal- See “Hospital” on Page 3

Inside: Cathedral of St. Joseph to Celebrate 95th Anniversary; All Invited to Mass Celebrated by Bishop Brennan, Page 4 2 The Catholic Spirit April 16, 2021

Sexual Abuse Awareness Training The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) requires that all Dioceses/Epar- chies have in place a Safe Environment Program for the protection of children and young people. In accordance with these requirements, the Diocese of Wheeling- Charleston’s Safe Environment Program consists of the following components for persons seeking employment or to volunteer—directly or indirectly—with children: background check; receipt of the Diocese’s Policy Relating to Sexual Abuse of Chil- dren; and sexual abuse awareness training for adults. Sexual abuse awareness training may be completed online or via live workshop. For more information on the Office of Safe Environment,please go to www.dwc.org, click “Diocese”, then “Offices,” then

To Report Suspected Cases of Sexual Abuse of Children To Report Suspected Cases of Sexual Abuse of Children: The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston encourages reporting to civil authorities first and foremost if a crime has been committed. We also encourage utilizing www.reportbishopabuse.org to make a report about any bishop in the U.S. If you have reason to believe that a bishop has engaged in sexual misconduct or has interfered with an investigation into sexual misconduct, please contact civil authorities in the applicable ju- risdiction and visit www.reportbishopabuse.org. To Report to Civil Authorities: Contact your local law enforcement: numbers will vary based on your location. If you believe someone is in immediate danger, call 911. To confidentially report any incidence of suspected child abuse or neglect, including sexual abuse, contact the West Virginia Bureau for Children and Families’ Child Protective Services by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 800.352.6513. You may report anonymously to this hotline if you prefer. To Report to Diocesan Authorities: The diocese encourages reporting to the appropriate civil authorities first and foremost if a crime has been committed. The diocese also encourages reporting to the appropriate church authorities. To report suspected cases of sexual abuse of children by personnel of the Diocese of SERVING THE DIOCESE OF Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, contact one of the following designees at WHEELING-CHARLESTON’S PARISHES 1.888.434.6237 or 304.233.0880: Mr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Mr. Tim Bishop, ext. AND SCHOOLS FOR OVER 25 YEARS 353; or Very Rev. Dennis Schuelkens, Jr., V.E., ext. 270. You may also call the Diocese’s Office of Safe Environment at 304.230.1504. You may also call the Diocese’s sexual abuse hotline at 833.230.5656. Complaint forms are available online at www.dwc.org, click “Diocese” on the menu bar, then “Offices,” then “Safe Environ- DWC PARISHIONERS VICTOR GRECO, JULIE DOERR AND ALEXIS BEHRENS ment”, then “Download Files and Forms.” The form is titled “Complaint Form for Allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Minor.” The form may be returned via U.S. mail to: Office of Safe Environment, Diocese of Wheeling- Charleston, PO Box 230, VISIT US @ MILLSGROUPONLINE.COM Wheeling WV 26003. To Report to the Diocese’s Victim Assistance Coordinator: please call Dr. Patricia Bailey at 304.242.6988. In addition to the methods listed above for reporting sexual abuse, the Diocese also has partnered with Navex Global to offer the EthicsPoint platform to report other, additional concerns, such as suspected financial, professional, and personal misconduct of a priest, deacon, religious, or lay employee of the Diocese or any Catholic parish or school in West Virginia. The EthicsPoint platform can be accessed via www.dwc.org, under “Accountability”, then “Report Misconduct” or by calling 844.723.8381. EthicsPoint is a third-party reporting system that reports to civil authorities where applicable and Diocesan authorities, and the identity of the person reporting is protected. Links and information: WV Department of Health and Human Resources: https://www.wvdhhr.org/report.asp. West Virginia State Police, Crimes Against Children Unit: 304-293-6400.

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Hospital ... Cont’d from Page 1 knowing the strengths that each side brought to this table,” Harrison said. Bishop Brennan began by offering the invocation. In his remarks, he spoke of the ethos of Cath- olic healthcare: special concern for the poor, the basic principle of do no harm, and to see medicine in a holistic manner. Though this agreement, the bishop said, the WVU Heath Sys- tem benefits from its association with “a worldwide provider of healthcare, the Catholic Church.” Bishop Brennan said that church provides about 26% of healthcare in the world with 5,500 hospitals; 16,000 specialized centers; and 18,000 clinics. Two-thirds of the 26% in healthcare provided by the church are in developing countries, the bishop said, and there are roughly 620 Catholic hospitals in the U.S. Catholic healthcare, he continued, is rooted in generous care of the neediest and the poorest. “It’s religious and ethical directives em- body wisdom coming right from the ancient world through to today,” he said, noting that Catholic healthcare has produced innovators such Colleen Rowan Photo as Abbot Gregor Mendel, Augustin- The new WVU Medicine sign appears beside the cross atop Tower 5 at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital. ian priest and founder of the mod- ern science of genetics. “I hope that we can recognize notice that there’s still a cross on this Kenneth Mason, community leader; that this relationship is a two-way building,” said Albert Wright, pres- Ohio County Commissioner Don street... and that we can do good for ident and CEO of WVU Health Sys- Nickerson; Don Rigby, community the people of the Upper Ohio River tem. leader; Jessica Rine, executive direc- Valley,” Bishop Brennan said. It was gratifying for him to be at tor of the United Way of the Upper Bernie Twigg, who is serving as the hospital that day, he said, “as Ohio Valley; and Thomas Wack, board chair of WVU Medicine partners with an important vision to M.D., county health officer, Wheel- Wheeling Hospital and WVU Medi- make this a long-term successful ing-Ohio County Board of Health. cine Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Catholic entity inside WVU medi- The WVU Rockefeller Neuro- Glen Dale, began his remarks by wel- cine.” science Institute, WVU Medicine coming the doctors, nurses, techni- Also speaking at the celebration Children’s, and WVU Medicine cians, and employees of Wheeling were Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R- Emergency Medicine already oper- Hospital to the WVU Health System W.Va.; Dr. E. Gordon Gee, president ate programs at Wheeling Hospital, family. of WVU; and Rep. David McKinley, and the WVU Heart and Vascular In- “This is a grand day,” Twigg said. R-W.Va. stitute opened a clinic at the hospi- “Healthcare is transformed in this As a full member of the WVU tal in late 2020. The WVU Cancer In- Upper Ohio Valley.” Health System, Wheeling Hospital stitute is also actively working with Twigg spoke of the transforma- will be part of a broad, integrated Wheeling Hospital to open a clinic tion that happened to Reynolds Me- network of doctors, hospitals, on its campus. morial Hospital when it joined the clinics, and specialized institutes ac- After Bishop Brennan offered a WVU Health System, going from a ross West Virginia, Southwestern closing prayer, the ceremony ended small community hospital to one Pennsylvania, Western Maryland, with the raising of the WVU Medi- that earned $10 million last year, and Ohio. Today, the WVU Health cine flag in front of the hospital. The “while providing service lines that System, which operates under the flag was raised by Joyce McCorder, a people in Marshall County never brand WVU Medicine, has more retired employee of the Wheeling imagined.” than 20,000 employees; 2,815 Hospital Dietary Department who “Those same service lines will be providers; 22 member, managed, worked at the hospital for 39 years. made available to Wheeling Hospi- and affiliate hospitals; and more She is a COVID-19 survivor who tal and given its strong Catholic than 2.5 million patient visits an- spent 29 days at Wheeling Hospital foundation it will continue to dote nually. last year in the ICU on a ventilator. on the poor and make the less fortu- As Wheeling Hospital joins the As her recovery progressed, she was nate the focus of their efforts,” said Health System, a new community then moved to the pandemic unit Twigg, who is a member of St. Jude Board of Directors will begin service and then spent two months in re- Parish in Glen Dale. “I am encour- in support of the hospital. In ad- habilitation. McCorder did not see aged by this association. I look for- dition to Bishop Brennan, Harrison, her family for 90 days. After recover- ward to working with all of you. .... Twigg, and Wright, WVU Medicine ing from COVID, she decided it was Colleen Rowan Photo We have strong board representa- Wheeling Hospital board members time to retire and spend time with Joyce McCorder, a COVID-19 survivor tion from Ohio County, and we all include: Mark Benson, M.D., pres- her family. and retired employee of the Wheeling look forward to this association.” ident of Wheeling Hospital Medical McCorder raised the WVU Medi- Hospital Dietary Department, prepares The new WVU Medicine signs Executive Committee; Todd Clossin, cine flag as the Wheeling Symphony to raise the WVU Medicine flag in front now on different parts of the hospi- president and CEO of WesBanco; Orchestra played “Take Me Home, of WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital tal’s facade look good, “but you’ll Wheeling Mayor Glenn F. Elliott, Jr.; Country Roads.” April 9. 4 The Catholic Spirit April 16, 2021 Cathedral of St. Joseph to Celebrate 95th Anniversary Bishop Brennan Will Celebrate a Solemn Mass on the Anniversary April 21 at 6 p.m.

he Cathedral of St. Jo- his plans to build a new ca- structed for members of the was selected to design the secrated on April 21, 1926. seph in Wheeling will thedral, he called upon the cathedral parish to worship new cathedral. Working Join Bishop Brennan Tcelebrate its 95th An- people of the diocese to in until the new cathedral closely with Archbishop and the cathedral’s parish- niversary of Dedication build a cathedral that was completed. Swint, a Lombard Roman- ioners for the April 21 Mass with Mass celebrated by would be “symbolic of all By the following spring, esque style of architecture in celebration of the dio- Bishop Mark Brennan on the Catholic Church stands construction had begun was chosen. cese’s cathedral. Wednesday, April 21 at 6 for” in West Virginia. and the cornerstone for the The new cathedral, built To learn more about the p.m. Within one year, the old ca- new cathedral was blessed entirely of Indiana lime Cathedral of St. Joseph, Parishioners of the cathedral was raised and a on May 5, 1924. Pittsburgh stone, was completed visit the parish’s website: thedral and faithful temporary chapel was con- architect Edward J. Weber within two years and con- saintjosephcathedralcom. throughout the diocese are invited to attend. The anniversary of the dedication of a cathedral church is observed with the rank of a solemnity in the cathedral itself and of a feast in the other churches of the diocese. As the mother church of the diocese, the cathedral is a symbol of the unity of the local church and its dedication is therefore celebrated throughout the diocese. “Faith in the Moun- tains: A History of the Dio- cese of Wheeling-Charles- ton,” offers the following account of the cathedral’s history: St. James Parish in Wheeling was completed by 1823, and initial members of the parish were primarily Irish and German immigrants. A second church was built in 1849. When the Diocese of Wheeling was created in 1850, St. James became the cathedral parish. The name of the parish was officially changed to St. Joseph in 1872. St. Joseph Cathedral has been a center of Catho- lic life in Wheeling and the diocese from the time of its humble wood frame of 1823 to the majesty of the Romanesque carved stone of 1926. All city parishes and many in the Northern Panhandle (of West Vir- ginia) were formed from the cathedral. When Archbishop John J. Swint (who served as bishop of the diocese from 1922 to 1962) announced

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CHARLESTON—The Second panion bill S.B. 609 was Senator Pa- Pro-life Obstetricians and Gynecol- and all of the pro-life legislators Chances at Life Act (HB 2982/SB tricia Rucker. ogists, a 2,500-member OB-GYN who worked tirelessly to ensure that 609) successfully passed in the West More than 40% of all abortions medical group, supports offering women have a right to be informed Virginia Senate on the final day in West Virginia are chemical abor- the Abortion Pill Reversal (APR) pro- about the possibility of counteract- (April 10) of the legislative session tions. tocol (by knowledgeable health care ing the effects of chemical abor- by a bipartisan 27-6 vote. This after “The bill will do two things,” said providers) to women who regret ini- tions. These laws provide hope and an 83-15 vote in the House of Del- West Virginians for Life Political tiating the abortion pill process, a second chance at life should she egates on March 24. The bill will re- Liaison Karen Cross. “It will inform after appropriate informed consent. choose it, but she must first know quire that a woman be informed the girl/woman that if she changes The APR involves use of progeste- that this protocol exists, and that that the effects of the chemical her mind, she may be able to save rone to reverse the effects of the Mi- this protocol has already saved over abortion pill can be reversed to save her baby with the help of medical fepristone. Progesterone has rou- 2,000 babies and hers could be her baby if she changes her mind professionals. And it provides her tinely been given to women during next.” after taking it. the ability to act on that informa- pregnancy for over 50 years and is, With the expected signature by Lead Sponsor was Delegate Kayla tion by including a list of medical in fact, standard of care to prevent Governor Jim Justice, West Virginia Kessinger with co-sponsors Del- professionals versed in abortion pill miscarriages. Also, it has not been will become the 11th or 12th state egates Trent Barnhart, Jordan reversal protocol on the existing shown to cause any type of harm to to pass this law depending on when Bridges, Adam Burkhammer, Josh DHHR Women’s Right to Know women or their pre-born children. Indiana’s governor signs along with Holstein, Laura Kimble, Todd Lon- website. Women deserve full infor- After the victory, National Right Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, ganacre, Margitta Mazzocchi, Jeff mation when making this life to Life (NRLC) State Legislative Di- Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklaho- Pack, Jonathan Pinson, and Terri Sy- changing decision.” rector Ingrid Duran stated, “NRLC ma, South Dakota, Tennessee, and polt. Senate Lead Sponsor of com- The American Association of applauds West Virginians for Life Utah.

Wheeling University to Host Commencement Exercises May 1 U.S. Congressman David B. McKinley, R-W.Va., Will Serve as Commencement Speaker

WHEELING—U.S. Con- man McKinley ran the business will process and recess six- gressman David B. McKinley, R- for years, creating hundreds of feet apart. Graduates will have W.Va., will serve as speaker at jobs. As one of two professional the opportunity to register for Wheeling University’s 63rd engineers in Congress, he has a family grouped seating for Commencement ceremony set seat on the Committee on up to six guests, Favede ex- for 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 1 at Energy and Commerce, where he plained. Bishop Schmitt Field. has been active on issues related “Last year we had a beautiful “It is a great privilege to have to the coal industry, environ- outdoor commencement cere- Congressman McKinley serve as mental regulation, energy effi- mony that allowed graduates, our Commencement speaker ciency, and health care. McKin- families, and friends the oppor- and offer the Class of 2021 his in- ley is married to Mary (Gerkin), a tunity to participate in a safe sights as they embark on their 1977 graduate of Wheeling Uni- manner. All those attending are next journey,” said Wheeling versity and native of New Mar- asked to wear a face covering, University President Ginny R. Fa- tinsville. The couple has four which will be provided at the en- vede. “Congressman McKinley is adult children and six grandchil- trances to the venue,” Favede a dear friend of our University dren. said. and a respected national leader. In addition to serving as the The University will hold We are honored by his presence. commencement speaker Con- a socially distanced Bacca- I know the Congressman will gressman McKinley will receive laureate Mass at 6 p.m., Friday, offer our graduates heartfelt re- an Honorary Doctorate of Hu- May 30 at Bishop Schmitt Field. marks about serving others and mane Letters from Wheeling Bishop Mark E. Brennan will how to succeed in today’s work- Courtesy Photo University. preside. place.” U.S. Congressman David B. McKin- During this year’s Com- “We are always honored to The Congressman has repre- ley, R-W.Va., will serve as speaker at mencement, President Favede have Bishop Brennan celebrate sented the First District of West Wheeling University’s 63rd Com- will award degrees to undergrad- Mass with our campus commu- Virginia since Jan. 3, 2011. Born mencement ceremony set for 11:30 uate, graduate and doctoral stu- nity and provide a special bless- in Wheeling in 1947, Congress- a.m., Saturday, May 1. dents. ing as our students begin this man McKinley attended public The Ceremony will be held next chapter in their lives,” said schools and worked his way outdoors – socially distanced on Favede. through college, graduating sional engineer, gaining more the Bishop Schmitt Field, she For those not able to attend, from Purdue University with than 51 years of experience. Con- said. To ensure the health and Commencement and Bacca- a degree in Civil gressman McKinley is the safety of all those attending, laureate will be livestreamed. A Engineering. After graduating, founder of McKinley and Associ- graduates and faculty will be link for each event will be he worked in the construction ates, an architectural and engi- seated six- feet apart on the available on the University’s industry as a certified profes- neering firm, where Congress- field. All those participating website. 6 The Catholic Spirit April 16, 2021 Morgantown Magnificat Shepherdstown Catholic Resumes Ministry for Youth Starting Garden Project to Fight Food Insecurity

Catholic Women SHEPHERDSTOWN—The plants for the project. St. Agnes Youth Group at St. “In addition, we are looking By Colleen Rowan out the mystery of Mary’s visit to Agnes Parish in Shepherdstown for garden tools and gloves for MORGANTOWN—The Our Elizabeth.” is starting a Garden Project. The the project that can be loaned or Lady of Grace, Morgantown, West The essential function of the kids will provide produce to donated,” they said. Virginia Chapter of Magnificat also ministry is the Magnificat meal of Shepherdstown Shares to be dis- The group is also inviting fel- known as Morgantown Magnificat which the highlight is a personal tributed to those in the commu- low parishioners to volunteer to has resumed its ministry for Catho- testimony of the Lord’s work in the nity who are in need. help out. Volunteers can contact lic women. life of one woman. However, be- “Our goal is to help provide the parish center. For more in- “Due to pandemic protocols, cause of the ongoing COVID-19 fresh vegetables to folks who are formation, send e-mail to: we’ll meet online or in person— pandemic, meals have been put on struggling with food insecurity,” stagnesshepherdstown.org. your choice,” organization officials hold. youth group officials said. Donations can be placed in said. “These are exciting times that Therefore, the St. Agnes the collection basket or dropped Morgantown Magnificat is a we live in and Magnificat began in Youth Shepherdstown Shares off at the parish center. Donors ministry to Catholic women which 1981 for such a time as this,” offi- Garden Project is looking for are asked to please denote “gar- hosts monthly gatherings to help cials state on Morgantown Magnif- monetary donations to purchase den project” on the memo line. them grow in their faith. Catholic icat’s website. women are invited to the next West Virginia’s chapter of Mag- gathering: Magnificat Visitation nificat was established in 2016 and Discerning a Consecrated Religious April 24 at St. Francis de Sales has been hosting prayer breakfasts Church in Morgantown. Organiza- for Catholic women ever since. tions officials said the church is the The Magnificat ministry has Vocation? Join an Online Monthly new location for Morgantown Mag- been an inspiration to Pat Higgin- nificat gatherings. Participants in- botham, who serves as a coordi- Discussion terested in this month’s event may nator of the West Virginia chapter. Join in a discussion for one Word of God by living, working, also join via Zoom. “I have been blessed to gain so hour each month with men, teaching, and sharing with “We’ll be social distancing, and many beautiful new friends who who are discerning a conse- others in many areas of global no breakfast meal will be served,” share the goals of Magnificat, cher- crated religious vocation. Facili- ministry. Magnificat officials said. ish their faith and nurture mine,” tated by the Divine Word Mis- “We are the largest interna- “Our inspirational speaker, Higginbotham said. “And being an sionaries Vocation Team, each tional missionary congregation Sherry Chico, will share her story of international ministry to Catholic gathering will allow men to re- in the Catholic Church. Our mis- how faith, hope, love, and mi- women I have also had the privi- flect and discuss how God may sion is ‘a giving of ourselves to racles, released her from a lifelong lege to meet women of faith from be calling them to a life of mis- others.’” struggle with fear and anxiety,” of- all over the world. This ministry is sionary service. Visit www.svdvocations.org ficials said. truly a grace to me.” Divine Word Missionaries to register for the online discus- To register for online or in-per- Higginbotham is part of an preach the Gospel and share the sions. son attendance, call (304)-296- eight-member service team of the 8950. Registration is free, but dona- West Virginia chapter. tions are accepted. Those interested There are now more than 100 “How much do you love me?” must register by April 20 for online Magnificat chapters throughout or in-person attendance. the U.S. and its territories and Magnificat’s purpose, as de- in many countries around the JOIN THE STATE-WIDE scribed on Morgantown Magnifi- world. cat’s website, is to “encourage For more information, to volun- women to grow in holiness, to be teer to help with Magnificat meals, more open to the Holy Spirit or to be added to the mailing list, FAMILY FOR through a deeper commitment contact Higginbotham at to Jesus as Lord, and to impart the [email protected]. Holy Spirit to each other by our To learn more about Morgan- love, service and sharing of the town Magnificat visit the organiza- RE- good news of salvation.” Among its tion’s website at: www.magnificat objectives is to help women “live morgantown.org. A Re-Boot and Renewal of TEC in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021

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The “Fourth Day” of TEC Never Ends! April 16, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 7 8 The Catholic Spirit April 16, 2021 Clarksburg Notre Dame Students Excel at State Thespian Festival

CLARKSBURG—The Performing Arts Con- was the same kind of work I would do with pro- val’s Technical Theatre Expo: servatory at Notre Dame High School won sev- fessional actors,” Warren said. “I think that eral group and individual championships at the every actor comes into a play with their own 1st Place Costume Design – Gracie Nar- 2021 West Virginia State Thespian Festival. The amount of experience, but they come with their della program’s 20 students brought home a total of own bag of tricks. They come with their own 1st Place Fantasy Make-Up – Nicole 28 awards and acknowledgements highlighted strengths and weaknesses, and as a director, it is Schumacher by 12 invitations to perform and compete at this for us to figure out where they are and to take 1st Place Puppetry (Marionette) – Mary summer’s virtual International Thespian Festi- the steps to the next level.” Korn val. The results of this year’s festival signifies that 2nd Place Puppetry (Marionette) – The high school Thespian troupe’s original the six-year-old performing arts program at Maryn Seamon play Shakespeare’s MixTape was chosen as the Notre Dame has certainly reached a new level of 2nd Place Puppetry (Experimental) – West Virginia Chapter Select One-Act, an honor achievement. Mary Claire Palmer given to only one production each year. The In addition to the success of the high school 1st Place Publicity/Marketing (No- show will now represent the state in the Chapter Thespians’ one-act, the students also won nine vice) – Stephanie Santilli Select Showcase at the International Thespian championships in individual performance Festival. From the cast of Shakespeare’s Mix- events: From those six award-winning entries, Nar- Tape, Ajai Woofter and Maryn Seamon were della’s Costume Design and Schumacher’s Fan- named to the All-Festival Cast, and from the en- Monologue – Hannah Gowarty tasy Make-Up Design will be advancing to the tire field of one-acts, Ashton Nardella was se- Duo Acting – Mary Korn & Ashton Nar- virtual International Thespian Festival for adju- lected as an Outstanding Supporting Actor; and della dication. McKenzie Fittro and Ben Long were selected as Duo Acting – Zach Davis & Karen Riley “This is the first year our high school Thes- the Outstanding Actors. Group Acting – Hannah Gowarty, Step- pians have ever entered technical theatre proj- The high school one-act, which finished one hanie Santilli, Mary Korn, Gracie Nar- ects,” said Young. “We normally aren’t able to point shy of a perfect score, was also awarded a della, Karen Riley, and Kelsey Riley provide that type of opportunity for our stu- special judges’ commendation for Best Ensem- Solo Musical Theatre – Nicole Schu- dents. But this year we enlisted the help of some ble. This was the same award the troupe won macher teaching artists as mentors who guided the earlier in the month of March at the virtual Solo Musical Theatre – Maryn Seamon Thespians as they created their individual proj- Southeastern Theatre Conference. Duet Musical Theatre – Ben Long &Ajai ects.” “This is the second time in five years our Woofter Thanks to all of the top finishes in the Tech- high school one-act has been chosen as the Duet Musical Theatre – McKenzie Fit- nical Theatre Expo, NDHS was named the Out- Chapter Select production for West Virginia,” tro & Mary Claire Palmer standing Technical Theatre School at this year’s said Jason A Young, PAC at NDHS Director. Group Musical Theatre – McKenzie Fit- state festival. “Our 2017 production of Future, Here and this tro, Ben Long, Nicole Schumacher, Maryn The program’s successes did not stop with year’s production of Shakespeare’s MixTape had Seamon, and Mary Claire Palmer the high school Thespians. The PAC at NDHS one major thing in common: Both plays were houses one of the only middle school Thespian original works partially created by the stu- From those nine championship entries, troupes in West Virginia. The middle school dents.” Gowarty’s monologue, both duo scenes, the Thespians submitted a one-act play and four in- Thanks to a generous grant from the West group acting scene, both musical theatre solos, dividual events to this year’s state festival. Virginia Division of Arts Culture and History, and the group musical theatre scene are advanc- From the cast of the middle school one-act the PAC at NDHS was able to enlist the services ing to compete at the virtual International Thes- Androcles and the Lion Jack Santee and of Guest Artist Jim Warren to assist the Thes- pian Festival. Cameron Bruce were named to the All- pians in the creation of this year’s one-act. “In previous years we may have had as many Festival Cast. The production also earned a Warren, the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of as three individual event winners,” said Young. special judges’ commendation for Physical Cre- The American Globe Center in Stratford, “This year we had a champion in every category ativity. Connecticut, spent half of the fall semester and will be represented in almost every category Duo Scenes from Bruce and Andrew in Clarksburg with the high school Thespians at the International Thespian Festival. I think Cochran and Caroline Lewis and Audrey as they created their collage of Shakespeare we are still trying to wrap our head around that Kosydar also won state championships. scenes woven together through music and incredible feat.” “We are incredibly blessed with wonderful movement. The high school Thespians also received six students, teachers, parents, and a supportive ad- “All of the work that we did with the students first or second place finishes in the state festi- ministration,” said Young. “To create this amount of work during a pandemic is outstanding. To create work that is of as high a quality as these performances and projects were, is truly astonishing.”

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Contact Colleen Rowan at [email protected] April 16, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 9 Pope Calls all Catholics to be Missionaries of God’s Mercy

By Cindy Wooden, Catho- made our wounds his own lic News Service and borne our weaknesses in ROME (CNS) — Like the his own body.” disciples, who experienced The day’s first reading, Jesus’ divine mercy after the from the Acts of the Apostles, resurrection, all Christians are recounted how the early called to become mission- Christian community shared aries, sharing the Gospel of everything they had in com- God’s love and mercy with mon. “This is not commu- others, Pope Francis said. nism, but pure Christianity,” “Today Jesus tells us, too, the pope said. ‘Peace be with you! You are The disciples “discovered precious in my eyes. Peace be that they shared the mission, with you! You are important the forgiveness and the body for me. Peace be with you! of Jesus, and so it seemed nat- You have a mission. No one ural to share their earthly pos- can take your place. You are sessions,” he said. “Their fears irreplaceable. And I believe had been dispelled by touch- in you,’” the pope said April ing the Lord’s wounds, and 11. now they are unafraid to heal Pope Francis celebrated the wounds of those in need, the Mass for Divine Mercy because there they see Jesus. Sunday at the Rome Church Because Jesus is there in the of the Holy Spirit, just a block wounds of the needy.” away from St. Peter’s Square. Catholics today, he said, The church is the Rome need to ask themselves if they Shrine of Divine Mercy, a de- CNS Photo/Vatican Media show others the mercy they votion begun by St. Faustina Pope Francis celebrates Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday at the Church of the Holy Spirit near the have been shown by God and Kowalska and promoted by St. Vatican in Rome April 11. if they feed the hungry like John Paul II. Jesus feeds them in the Eucha- Because of COVID-19 re- rist. strictions, fewer than 100 Lord appears to them and hear someone’s confession, disciples the wounds of his “Let us not remain indif- people were present for the “raises them up with his they “ought to convey the crucifixion, the pope said, he ferent,” Pope Francis said. Mass, wearing masks and mercy.” sweetness of mercy ... the was not simply proving he “Let us not live a one-way seated only two people to a “Having received that sweetness of Jesus, who for- had risen, but also made it faith, a faith that receives but pew, except if they were mercy, they become merciful gives everything. God for- possible for them to see and does not give, a faith that ac- members of the same family. in turn,” the pope said. “It’s gives everything.” touch “the fact that God has cepts the gift but does not At the end of the Mass, very difficult to be merciful if When Jesus showed the loved us to the end. He has give it in return.” Pope Francis thanked those you have not been shown invited: nurses and doctors mercy.” from the hospital next door, Saying, “Peace be with refugees, people with disabil- you,” Jesus sets their troubled ities, priests serving as “mis- hearts at ease and forgives sionaries of mercy,” inmates their failings, he said, lifting from several correctional in- them up and filling them with stitutes and representatives of the courage they need to be Italy’s civil protection service. his witnesses. The pope told them they rep- “The disciples were guilty; resent “realities where mercy they had run away, they had becomes concrete, draws abandoned the master,” the close and serves those in diffi- pope said. “Sin brings tor- culty.” ment; evil has its price. Our After reciting the “Regina sin, as the psalmist says, is al- Coeli” prayer with those ways before us.” present, the pope greeted “Like those disciples, we each individual personally, need to let ourselves be for- shaking hands, blessing them given,” the pope said. “Let us and even posing for a few ask for the grace to accept that selfies. gift, to embrace the sacrament In his homily at the Mass, of forgiveness. And to under- Pope Francis focused on how, stand that confession is not prior to the resurrection, the about ourselves and our sins, disciples misunderstood so but about God and his much of what Jesus said and mercy.” how they abandoned or even “We do not confess to denied him at the hour of his abase ourselves, but to be passion and death. raised up,” he said, and “we — But when the disciples are all of us — need this badly.” hovering in fear in the closed Speaking to priests, Pope room, he noted, the Risen Francis said that anytime they 10 The Catholic Spirit April 16, 2021 Cardinal Unveils Major Vatican Conference on Priesthood Slated for 2022

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic and people interested in the topic. News Service The relationship between bap- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In- tism and ordained ministry needs creasing vocations to the priest- greater emphasis today, Cardinal hood, improving the way lay- Ouellet said, but reviewing the people and priests work together foundations of a theology of priest- and ensuring that service, not hood also “involves ecumenical power, motivates the request for questions not to be ignored, as well ordination are all possible out- as the cultural movements that comes of a major symposium being question the place of women in the planned by the Vatican in February church.” 2022. The recent synods of bishops on “A theological symposium does the family, on young people and on not claim to offer practical solu- the church in the Amazon all show tions to all the pastoral and mis- the urgency of questions surround- sionary problems of the church, ing priesthood and relationships but it can help us deepen the foun- among people with different voca- dation of the church’s mission,” tions in the church, the cardinal said Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect said. of the Congregation for Bishops Michelina Tenace, a professor of and the chief organizer of the sym- theology at Rome’s Pontifical Gre- posium planned for Feb. 17-19, gorian University, is helping or- 2022. ganize the symposium and told re- The symposium, “Toward a Fun- porters that going back to baptism CNS Photo/Paul Haring damental Theology of the Priest- and the priesthood of all believers Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, leaves the open- hood,” seeks to encourage an un- “isn’t just a fashion, it’s the basis ing session of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational derstanding of ministerial priest- for all Christian life.” discernment at the Vatican in this Oct. 3, 2018, file photo. Cardinal Ouellet an- hood that is rooted in the priest- The clerical abuse scandal, she nounced plans for a major international conference at the Vatican in 2022 on the hood of all believers conferred at said, makes the questions of theology of the priesthood. baptism, getting away from the priestly identity, vocational dis- idea of ordained ministry as be- cernment and formation more ur- “The baptismal life is the funda- The Catholic Church requires longing to “ecclesiastical power,” gent. mental human vocation, and all most priests in its Latin rite to be the cardinal said at a news confer- Father Vincent Siret, rector of must exercise the priesthood re- celibate. While Cardinal Ouellet, ence April 12. the Pontifical French Seminary in ceived at baptism. Ministry is at the Father Siret and Tenace all men- The three-day gathering, the Rome, said a deeper reflection on service of this,” he said. “Reflecting tioned the importance of celibacy cardinal said, is aimed specifically priesthood — both the priesthood on the fundamental theology of in the Latin rite, none of them at bishops and delegations of theo- of all the baptized and ministerial the priesthood will also make it mentioned the traditions of the logians and vocations personnel priesthood — is essential for those possible to return to the justifica- Eastern Catholic churches that from every country, although it engaged in training men for the tions for priestly celibacy and the continue to have both married and will be open to other theologians priesthood. way it is lived.” celibate clergy. Archbishop Hebda Encourages Prayers, Peace after Fatal Police Shooting

ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — After a night of Chauvin over the May 25, 2020, death of George Brooklyn Center Police Department. Wright, a protests and vandalism April 11 in Brooklyn Floyd while he was in police custody. “I am en- 20-year-old Black man, was hit by a single bullet Center, Minnesota, following the police shoot- couraged and inspired by the pleas for peace that after officers stopped him for a traffic violation ing of Daunte Wright, Archbishop Bernard A. have continued to come from the family of because the car he was driving had expired Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis urged prayers George Floyd” over the Wright shooting, he registration tags but officers then discovered for justice and peace. added. that he had an outstanding warrant. According “I hope that as a community, we might be At a news conference April 12, Brooklyn to news reports, a struggle ensued as an officer able to pause and pray, particularly during this Center Police Chief Tim Gannon, who later re- on the driver side of the vehicle began to hand- time of already heightened tension due to the signed, said it appeared from police body camera cuff Wright, who jumped back into the driver's Chauvin trial,” the archbishop said in an April video the officer accidentally fired her gun while seat and was shot. The local medical examiner 12 statement referring to the current trial in intending to use her Taser. The officer was later said Wright “died of a gunshot wound of the Minneapolis of former Police Officer Derek identified as Kim Potter, a 26-year veteran of the chest.” April 16, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 11 Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Who Heads Minnesota’s Crookston Diocese

By Maria Wiering, Catholic News Service Bishop Hoeppner “had intentionally interfered During the investigation, the Congregation ST. PAUL, Minn. (CNS) — Pope Francis has with or avoided a canonical or civil investiga- for Bishops transferred Bishop Hoeppner’s “fac- accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. tion of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor.” ulty to deal with cases of sexual abuse against Hoeppner, 71, who has headed the Diocese of Neither the April 13 announcements nor pre- clerics of the Diocese of Crookston” to Arch- Crookston, Minnesota, since 2007. vious statements from Archbishop Hebda, who bishop Hebda, according to a February 2020 The pope also named retired Bishop Richard is trained both in canon law and civil law, indi- joint statement issued by the diocese and the E. Pates of Des Moines, Iowa, to serve as aposto- cate the specific allegations against Bishop archdiocese. lic administrator of the 14-county diocese in Hoeppner. The April 13 clarification from the archdio- northwestern Minnesota. However, Ron Vasek, a former candidate for cese’s Office of Communications states that The changes were announced in Washington the permanent diaconate in the Diocese of O’Malley’s three reports and related documen- April 13 by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apos- Crookston, has publicly accused Bishop tation totaled 1,533 pages and that cumu- tolic nuncio. Hoeppner of pressuring him to recant an allega- latively, “the investigations took more than Statements from the Diocese of Crookston tion of sexual abuse against Msgr. Roger Grund- 2,000 hours to complete.” and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis haus, who had held leadership positions in the “Hundreds of documents were reviewed, an- indicated the resignation was requested by Pope diocese. alyzed and compared, including depositions, Francis and that it “arose from reports that Vasek claims that Msgr. Grundhaus sexually memoranda, statements, canonical investi- (Bishop Hoeppner) had at times failed to ob- abused him in 1971 when he was a teenager, and gative reports, law enforcement reports, letters, serve applicable norms when presented with al- that he told Bishop Hoeppner about the abuse emails, policies and publications,” it said. legations of sexual abuse involving clergy of the in 2009 or 2010, while he was considering enter- “Thirty-eight witnesses were interviewed or an- Diocese of Crookston.” ing formation to become a deacon. He said the swered questions in writing. Bishop Hoeppner In 2019, Bishop Hoeppner was publicly ac- bishop told him not to tell anyone about the was interviewed on more than one occasion.” cused of trying to cover up allegations of sexual abuse because it would hurt Msgr. Grundhaus’ In an April 13 interview with J.D. Flynn, ed- abuse against a priest of the diocese. He has de- reputation. itor-in-chief of The Pillar, Vasek called Bishop nied he thwarted such an investigation. Then, Vasek said, in 2015, Bishop Hoeppner Hoeppner’s resignation “a victory for all those In September 2019, Archbishop Bernard A. asked him to sign a letter recanting the abuse al- who have been abused by sinful men in the Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis confirmed he legation. He signed the letter, he said, because church — a victory for the faithful people of was overseeing an investigation into the claims the bishop had indicated that his refusal would Christ’s church, and a victory for truth.” and that law enforcement had been notified. have negative consequences for his son, Father A native of Winona, Minnesota, Bishop The archbishop, who is the metropolitan for Craig Vasek, a Crookston priest. Hoeppner was ordained a priest for that diocese the province of Minnesota, North Dakota and Ron Vasek had been prepared to be ordained in 1975 by Pope Paul VI at St. Peter’s Basilica in South Dakota, said the claims against Bishop a permanent deacon in 2017, but he said the Rome. He holds a licentiate in canon law from Hoeppner were reported to him as prescribed by bishop thwarted his ordination by asking his St. Paul University in Ottawa, Ontario. In “Vos Estis Lux Mundi” (“You are the light of the pastor to withdraw his support. Crookston, he succeeded Bishop Victor H. world”). Bishop Hoeppner has repeatedly denied the Balke, who headed the diocese from 1976 until The “motu proprio” (on his own initiative) allegation. According to the Diocese of Crook- his retirement in 2007. was promulgated by Pope Francis in May 2019 ston, the allegation against Msgr. Grundhaus The Diocese of Crookston, established in to set new worldwide norms for reporting sexual was reported to law enforcement in 2011. The 1909, serves about 35,000 Catholics through 67 abuse and to hold bishops accountable for abuse priest, who disputes Vasek’s abuse allegation parishes. and/or its cover-up. against him, is on leave from public ministry. (Wiering is the editor of The Catholic Spirit, With the approval of the Vatican, Arch- In May 2017, Vasek filed civil lawsuits newspaper of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and bishop Hebda entrusted the work of the prelim- against Bishop Hoeppner and the Crookston Di- Minneapolis.) inary investigation to Tim O’Malley, director of ocese, accusing the bishop of coercion and “in- Ministerial Standards and Safe Environment for tentional infliction of emotional distress.” the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Four months later, the diocese announced O’Malley conducted the investigation with a that Bishop Hoeppner had reached a settlement team of his staff at the archdiocese and in col- agreement with Vasek that included a statement laboration with two lay experts: a retired Min- that there was no admission of unlawful con- nesota Supreme Court justice who serves on the duct on the bishop’s part. Archdiocesan Finance Council and the archdio- Archbishop Hebda’s preliminary investiga- cese’s board of directors, and a retired Minne- tion of claims against Bishop Hoeppner took sota state court judge who serves on the Arch- about two months. He said he submitted his diocesan Ministerial Review Board, a consul- “votum,” or opinion, to the Congregation for tative group to the archbishop on matters relat- Bishops Oct. 28, 2019, along with O’Malley’s re- ing to clergy and safe environment standards. port on the preliminary investigation’s find- Prior to joining the archdiocesan staff in ings, dated Oct. 26, 2019. 2014, O’Malley worked as a deputy chief admin- On Jan. 3, 2020, the Congregation asked istrative law judge for the state of Minnesota. He Archbishop Hebda to pursue further investiga- also is a former Minnesota Bureau of Criminal tion. O’Malley submitted his second report on Apprehension superintendent and FBI agent. the investigation to Archbishop Hebda Oct. 27, “The congregation indicated the preliminary 2020. investigation was not intended to be a full in- At the same time, O’Malley also requested vestigative or canonical process,” the archdio- Bishop Hoeppner answer additional questions. cese said April 13. “Rather, its purpose was to Archbishop Hebda forwarded both the second substantiate (or not) the truthfulness of the al- report and the additional questions to the con- legation and, in turn, inform whether sub- gregation. sequent investigative and canonical processes On Jan. 7, Bishop Hoeppner provided should proceed.” written answers to O’Malley’s questions, and According to an April 13 clarification issued O’Malley prepared a third report on the investi- by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, gation. Archbishop Hebda shared that report the accusation under investigation was whether with the congregation. 12 The Catholic Spirit April 16, 2021

CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE Spring 2021

Bishop Mark E. Brennan, Celebrant

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St. Francis de Sales, Morgantown – Satur- day, April 17 at 5:15 p.m.

St. John University, Morgantown – Sun- day, April 18 at 8:30 a.m.

St. Mary, Star City – Sunday, April 18 at 5:00 p.m.

St. Joseph, Huntington – Friday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Fatima, Huntington – Satur- day, April 24 at 11:00 a.m.

All Saints, Bridgeport – Sunday, April 25 at 3:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

St. Patrick, Hinton – Saturday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m.

St. John, Summersville – Sunday, May 2 at 11:00 a.m.

St. Ann, Shinnston – Sunday, May 9 at 1:00 p.m.

Cathedral of St. Joseph, Wheeling – Sun- day, May 16 at 10:30 a.m.

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St. Michael, Wheeling – Monday, May through hidden trails, sliding down mystic waterfalls and humbling ourselves in front 24 at 5:30 p.m. of the true Presence of our Lord during Mass and Adoration. We want you to

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St. James, Charles Town – Thursday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m.

St. Leo, Inwood – Friday, May 28, 2021, at 6:30 p.m.

St. Bernadette, Hedgesville – Sunday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m.

St. Joseph, Martinsburg – Sunday, May 30 at 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

St. Patrick, Weston – Wednesday, June 2 at 6:00 p.m.

St. Francis of Assisi, Logan – Thursday, June 3 at 5:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart of Mary, Weirton – Wednes- day, June 9 at 6:30 p.m.

St. Anthony, Fairmont – Friday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m.

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[email protected] (304) 233-0332 14 The Catholic Spirit En Español April 16, 2021

Papa llama a los católicos a ser misioneros de la misericordia de Dios

Por Cindy Wooden, Catholic News dos, personas con discapacidad, sacerdotes "Como aquellos discípulos, tenemos Service que sirven como "misioneros de la que dejarnos perdonar", señaló el papa. "Pi- ROMA, Italia (CNS) — Como los dis- misericordia", reclusos de varios institutos damos la gracia de aceptar ese don, de abra- cípulos, que experimentaron la divina mi- correccionales, y representantes del zar el sacramento del perdón. Y com - sericordia de Jesús después de la resurrec- servicio de protección civil de Italia. prender que la confesión no se trata de no- ción, todos los cristianos están llamados a El papa les dijo que representan sotros mismos y nuestros pecados, sino de convertirse en misioneros, compartiendo "realidades donde la misericordia se con- Dios y su misericordia". el Evangelio del amor y la misericordia de creta, se acerca y sirve a los que están en "No confesamos para abatirnos, Dios con los demás, expresó el papa Fran- dificultad". sino para ser levantados", continuó, y "no- cisco. En su homilía en la misa, el Santo Padre sotros — todos — necesitamos esto con "Hoy Jesús también nos dice: '¡La paz sea se centró en cómo, antes de la resurrección, urgencia". contigo! Tú eres precioso ante mis ojos. ¡La los discípulos malinterpretaron gran parte Hablándoles a los sacerdotes, el papa paz sea contigo! Tú eres importante para de lo que dijo Jesús y cómo lo abandonaron Francisco dijo que cada vez que escuchen la mí. ¡La paz sea contigo! Tienes una misión. e incluso lo negaron en la hora de su pasión confesión de alguien, "deben transmitir la Nadie puede ocupar tu lugar. Tú eres irre- y muerte. dulzura de la misericordia . . . la dulzura de emplazable. Y yo creo en ti'", dijo el Santo Sin embargo, cuando los discípulos Jesús, que perdona todo. Dios perdona Padre el 11 de abril. deambulan atemorizados en aquella hab- todo". El domingo pasado, el Santo Pontífice itación cerrada, señaló, el Señor resucitado Cuando Jesús mostró a los discípulos las celebró la Misa de la Divina Misericordia se les aparece y "los levanta con su miseri- heridas de su crucifixión, dijo el papa, no en la Iglesia del Espíritu Santo de Roma, cordia". solo estaba probando que había resucitado, localizada a solo una manzana de la "Habiendo recibido esa misericordia, se sino que también les permitió ver y tocar Plaza de San Pedro. La iglesia es el San- vuelven misericordiosos a su vez", sostuvo "el hecho de que Dios nos ha amado hasta tuario de la Divina Misericordia de Roma, el papa. "Es muy difícil ser misericordioso si el final. Él ha hecho nuestras heridas suyas una devoción iniciada por Santa Faustina no se te ha mostrado misericordia". y lleva nuestras debilidades en su propio Kowalska y promovida por San Juan Pablo Diciendo: "La paz sea con ustedes", Jesús cuerpo". II. tranquiliza sus corazones atribulados y per- Los católicos de hoy, dijo, deben pre- Debido a las restricciones de COVID-19, dona sus faltas, acotó, elevándolos y lle- guntarse si muestran a los demás la miseri- menos de 100 personas estuvieron nándolos del valor que necesitan para ser cordia que Dios les ha mostrado y si ali- presentes en la misa, con máscaras y sus testigos. mentan a los hambrientos como Jesús los sentadas solo dos personas por banco, ex- "Los discípulos eran culpables; habían alimenta en la Eucaristía. cepto si eran miembros de la misma fam- huido, habían abandonado al maestro", "No nos quedemos indiferentes", dijo el ilia. afirmó el Sumo Pontífice. "El pecado trae papa Francisco. "No vivamos una fe unidi- Al final de la misa, el papa Francisco tormento; el mal tiene su precio. Nuestro reccional, una fe que recibe, pero no da, agradeció a los invitados: enfermeras pecado, como dice el salmista, está siempre una fe que acepta el don, pero no lo da a y médicos del hospital de al lado, refugia- ante nosotros". cambio".

Para denunciar presuntos casos de abuso sexual de cina de Ambiente Seguro de la Diocesis al 304.230.1504. Tambien ninos: La Diocesis de Wheeling-Charleston alienta a informar puede llamar a la linea directa de abuso sexual de la Diocesis al ante las autoridades civiles ante todo si se ha cometido un 833.230.5656. Los formularios de queja estan disponibles en delito. Tambien alentamos a uti- lizar www.reportbishopabuse. linea en www.dwc.org, haga clic en "Diocesis" en la barra de menu, org para hacer un informe sobre cualquier obispo en los EE. UU. Si luego en "Oficinas", luego en "Ambiente seguro", luego "Descargar tiene motivos para creer que un obispo ha cometido una archivos y formularios". El formulario se titula "Formulario de queja conducta sexual inapropiada, comuniquese con las autoridades civ- para denuncias de abuso sexual de menores". El formulario se iles de la jurisdiccion correspondiente y visite www.reportbishop puede devolver por correo de EE. UU. A: Office of Safe abuse.org. Environment, Diocesis de Wheeling-Charleston, PO Box 230, Para informar a las autoridades civiles: comuniquese con Wheeling WV 26003. la policia local; los numeros variaran segun su ubicacion. Si cree que Para informar al Coordinador de Asistencia a Victimas alguien esta en peligro inmediato, llame al 911. Para informar con- de la Diocesis: llame a la Dra. Patricia Bailey al 304.242.6988. fiden- cialmente cualquier incidencia de sospecha de abuso o negli- Ademas de los metodos enumerados anteriormente para denun- gencia infantil, incluido el abuso sexual, comuniquese con la Ofi- ciar el abuso sexual, la Diocesis tambien se ha asociado con Navex cina de Servicios de Proteccion Infantil de Ninos y Familias de West Global para ofrecer la plataforma EthicsPoint para informar otras in- Virginia llamando a la linea directa de abuso infantil al 800.352. quietudes adicionales, como sospecha de mala conducta financiera, 6513. Puede informar anon- imamente a esta linea directa si lo pre- profesional y personal de un sacerdote, diacono, religioso, o em- fiere. pleado laico de la Diocesis o cualquier parroquia o escuela catolica Para informar a las autoridades diocesanas: La diocesis en West Virginia. Se puede acceder a la plataforma EthicsPoint a alienta a informar a las autoridades civiles apropiadas, ante todo, si traves de www.dwc.org, en “Rendicion de cuentas”, luego “Informar se ha cometido un delito. La diocesis tambien alienta a informar a mala conducta” o llamando al 844.723.8381. EthicsPoint es un sis- las autoridades eclesiasticas apropiadas. Para reportar casos sospe- tema de informes de terceros que informa a las autoridades civiles chosos de abuso sexual de ninos por parte del personal de la cuando corresponda y a las autoridades diocesanas, y la identidad de Diocesis de Wheeling-Charleston a la Diocesis, comuniquese con la persona que informa esta protegida. Enlaces e informacion: De- uno de los siguientes designados al 1.888.434.6237 o 304.233.0880: partamento de Salud y Recursos Humanos de WV: Sr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Sr. Tim Bishop, ext. 353; o Muy Reverendo https://www.wvdhhr.org/report.asp. Policia Estatal de Virginia Oc- Dennis Schuelkens, Jr., V.E., ext. 270. Tambien puede llamar a la Ofi- cidental, Unidad de Crimenes contra Ninos: 304-293-6400. April 16, 2021 The Catholic Spirit 15

Director of Human Resources Director of Religious Opening Education and Youth Ministry

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston is seeking to hire a St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Wheeling, WV seeks a full-time Director Director of Human Resources, a full-time position based at the Chancery Build- of Religious Education and Youth Ministry (DRE/YM) to build and admin- ing in Wheeling, West Virginia. Reporting to the Vicar General of the Diocese, ister a total parish catechetical and youth ministry program for a parish of the Director of Human Resources develops policy and directs and coordinates 1,000 + parishioners. The DRE/YM will oversee the recruitment and training human resources activities such as employment, compensation, labor rela- of parishioners to lead various aspects of faith formation including prepa- tions, benefits, training and employee services. Essential duties includes over- ration for the sacraments of initiation, adult RCIA, our Sunday Parish seeing the employee onboarding system, providing data on wage and salary School of Religion and an annual Summer Camp for middle school and information, explaining policy directives to department managers, consulting high school youth. Experience in Catholic schools or parish ministry re- with legal counsel on a regular basis regarding employment issues, managing quired. Bachelor’s or Master’s in theology or Catechetics. Salary based upon records in compliance with law or governmental authorities, delivering pre- education and experience. Benefits offered. Submit resume to Rev. Msgr. sentations to department directors regarding human resources policies and Paul Hudock, pastor, St. Vincent de Paul Parish 2244 Marshall Ave., Wheel- practices, administering all benefit programs and government regulatory stan- ing, WV 26003, (304) 242-0406, dards, and maintaining all records required by the Affordable Care Act, including all necessary ACA reporting requirements. Qualification requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), 4-10 years of experience in an administrative position, expertise in federal and state employee legislation, ex- Principal Needed cellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to provide direction on personnel issues, familiarity with payroll databases and Microsoft Office suite, ability to work within a team environment and the successful candidate must The Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of Sacred Heart of Charleston, West Vir- adhere to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Church and possess a clear ginia is seeking a Principal for their Catholic Grade School. sense of a Catholic Theology of work and compensation. Position will remain -Candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with Church posted until filled. Applications may be directed to the Human Resources Of- precepts and act as an example and motivator toward the fulfillment of the fice, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, P.O. Box 230, Wheeling WV 26003. Christian philosophy of the school. -The ideal candidate must have an earned Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or Administration or begin the process of completing degree requirements; or hold a valid Educational Leadership certification from the state of West Virginia or be eligible for such certification. Faith Formation Director -The candidate will have a minimum of three years of successful educational experience with preference for administrative experience. Opening A resume with three references may be emailed with all attachments in PDF to Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs A.V.F., [email protected]. or mail to 1114 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV 25301 by April 23, 2021. Progressive parish of 600 families (St. Mary Parish) is seeking a vibrant individual to coordinate formation programs, enable the gifts of the faithful, and to engage our youth to live a life of faith. We are located in Morgantown, WV, Huntington, WV home of West Virginia University. Our parishioners are ethnically diverse. Our people have a deep love for celebrating Mass, gathering for fellowship, opportunities for adult formation and growth and for mission to the least of these. The position is full-time and reports to the Pastor. Responsibilities & Duties: Co- ordinates and manages all Faith Formation ministries and volunteers including, but not limited to: Religious Education (PK-5th), Youth Ministry (Middle and High School), Children’s Liturgy of the Word and Vacation Bible School; sacramental preparation program for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Com- munion, Confirmation, Christian Initiation for adults and children (RCIA); and helps facilitate adult faith formation. The Faith Formation Director is also the Safe Environment Coordinator for the parish. Qualifications and Skills: BA in Theology/Religious Education or related educational field; Excellent organ- izational, supervisory and leadership skills; Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; Works well in collaborative efforts with other parish ministers; Seeks ongoing educational opportunities to keep current on trends in catechetical ministry; Excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office and communication via social media. Fluency in Spa- nish is beneficial but not required. Salary & Benefits Health, vision, dental, par- ticipation in 403B plan, paid vacation and personal days, and education sti- pend. If interested please submit a letter of interest and resume by May 15, 2021. Position will begin on August 1, 2021. Send letter and resume to Fr. John by email [email protected] or via mail to: Attn: Father John McDo- nough, St. Mary Parish, 3346 University Avenue, Morgantown, WV 26505.

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