May 29, 2020 In This Issue ESSEESSENGERNGER M Serving the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky since 1926

Special Section: Graduates page 7-10

2 Falmouth flood delays return to Mass

2 DPAA appeal letter Coming soon to mailboxes

3 Official Assignment Public celebration of the 3 Pentecost reflection Mass resumed, May 20, 8:15 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 3 Sisters assemble care packages Covington. (above) Pews Latino community at risk for were marked so that COVID-19 worshipers could maintain social distancing protocols. (left center) Mary Easterling, 3 Jubilarian facilities manager, secures Sister Barbara Sheehan, S.P. the doorstop allowing the doors to remain open so that worshipers do not need to 7 Bishop Foys honors graduates touch the door handle. Baccalaureate Mass for (left bottom) Booklets and diocesan schools worship aids have been removed from the greeters desk and have been replaced 12 ‘Be Witnesses’ with hand sanitizer, tissues and face masks. (right) 13 Marriage and the annulment Father Ryan Maher, rector, wears a mask as he distrib- process part III utes Holy Communion. Keener photos 13 Obituary Sister Mary Rosanne Boh, S.N.D. Public celebrationofthe Mass resumes, Alleluia Laura Keener for the Diocese of Covington. The complete list protocols is available Editor on the diocesan website, www.covdio.org. As pastors opened the After 62 days (since March 20), public celebration of the Mass church doors, parishioners were asked to assist their priests in imple- Commentary ...... 4 resumed, May 20, in the Diocese of Covington. It was a day long antic- menting the protocols. Classifieds ...... 13 ipated by Bishop Roger Foys, the priests of the diocese and the lay Some highlights of the protocols are: Shopper’s Guide ...... 14 faithful. — Those that are sick should refrain from attending for 14 days News Briefs ...... 15 “I’ve heard from the priests that there is anywhere from 10 percent from when symptoms began. to 50 percent of their normal congregations,” said Bishop Foys, May — Masses will be celebrated with a 33 percent capacity reduction. 27, in an interview about the first weekday and weekend Masses. “The — Social distancing is required; pews are marked so that parish- people who are there are very happy that the Mass is available. There Missed an edition? Current and back ioners maintain six-feet spacing from each other. issues of the Messenger are available are still some people who are nervous and I certainly understand that, — Face coverings are encouraged for all and required for ushers online at covdio.org/messenger. especially people who are at high risk.” and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. For anyone who has underlying health conditions or falls into the — Distribution of Holy Communion will be under one species, the high risk categories of developing complications from the coron- Body of Christ. avirus or anyone who feels nervous about venturing out in public, — Churches will be cleaned and sanitized after every Mass. Bishop Foys has extended the dispensation from the Sunday obliga- “The people have been very cooperative, especially in terms of san- tion of attending Mass. Many parishes, including the Cathedral itizing the pews after Mass and not gathering in groups after Mass. I Basilica of the Assumption, are still live streaming Mass so that those haven’t heard any glaring complaints,” said Bishop Foys. “I wish at home can join spiritually with their parish. more people would wear masks at Mass; we advise that but do not Bishop Foys did caution, as did Pope Francis, that people not get mandate that.” the misconception that the live stream somehow replaces the in-per- When asked what celebrating Mass under the new protocols looks son, public celebration of the Mass, especially in the long term. like from the celebrant’s point of view Bishop Foys said, “It’s strange “The Mass is more than just a church service. We have the to see very small crowds spread out over the entire church.” But, he Eucharist and the Eucharist is what sustains us,” said Bishop Foys. said, it looks to him like the social distancing protocols should offer “Part of the Eucharist is coming together as a community — our faith parishioners a safe place to worship. calls us to that. Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper with Bishop Foys and the priests are hopeful that in the coming days, as his apostles; he didn’t just do it on his own somewhere. The whole more is learned on how effective the protocols are working, more of notion of a parish and parish life is bringing people together because, the lay faithful will physically make their way back to Mass. certainly, the Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ but the gath- “I don’t fault people (for being cautious). I think it is going to take ered community is also the body of Christ. It’s very important for us awhile,” Bishop Foys said. “For eight weeks we have been cautioned to come together and worship together — the Eucharist is what binds to be careful and we know the virus is very contagious, so it will take us together.” awhile for us to get used to that. There is a hesitancy, which we can Before public Masses resumed, a list of protocols developed by appreciate and we have to support.” Bishop Foys and a task force of about ten Curia members was shared Bishop Foys said that after one more week of experience in cele- and discussed with diocesan consultors, deans and priests. After the brating both weekday and weekend Masses, he, his staff and the discussions, adjustments to the protocols were made. On May 12, priests will review the protocols in light of that experience. Bishop Foys promulgated the protocols, making them particular law “If we need to change any of the protocols, we will do that,” he said. 2 May 29, 2020 Messenger

DPAA appeal letter coming soontoparishioners mailboxes Laura Keener At the dinners, hundreds of attendees made their pledges. ing the entire faith community with a DPAA appeal letter Editor Those who were unable to attend the dinner received their sent directly to their homes. Understanding the economic Parishioners will soon be receiving in their mailboxes pledge cards in the mail and many have mailed back their difficulties the pandemic has had on many individuals and a letter from Bishop Roger Foys with a request to support pledges. families makes it even more important to fund the min- this year’s Diocesan Parish Annual istries supported by the DPAA. Appeal. The theme for this year’s “It’s incredibly important to parish- appeal “Hope Does Not Disappoint … es because the ministries that are fund- the Love of God Has Been Poured Out ed by the DPAA work with parishes and Into Our Hearts” has taken on new support the parishes and their min- meaning as the COVID-19 pandemic istries at the local level. Parishes, too, has upended every aspect of daily life rely on the rebate monies that come in — including faith life. every year,” said Mr. Murray. “Especially in these hard times I Just like in previous years, all think people are realizing the impor- monies collected over the parish goal tance of being a part of their parish will be returned to the parish in the community because of the services form of a rebate. For many parishes the offered and the support that is lent,” DPAA rebate has funded some major said Michael Murray, diocesan direc- parish projects — adding elevators, tor, Stewardship and Mission Services. remodeling parish halls, repaving park- “Now that we had to suspend Mass and ing lots and even offering scholarships we are restarting, I think people have a to parish families who send their chil- renewed understanding of the impor- dren to Catholic school. tance of Mass and living a faith-filled “There is going to be some incredible life. I think people have a greater appre- need throughout our community and ciation for the sacraments and what Bishop Foys feels very strongly that the Church offers.” ministries of our diocese need to be Mr. Murray said that before the Curia offices were That’s when everything was shut down. funded so they can continue to offer the services they closed and the public celebration of Mass suspended, the Announcement weekend (March 14 and 15) — when offer,” said Mr. Murray. “Our parishes, too, will probably DPAA was off to a strong start. In February, Mary Paula parishioners were to view the DPAA video at Mass — be hurting, so it’s important that the DPAA be there to help Schuh, DPAA general chair, and Randy Rawe, DPAA lead- didn’t happen. Commitment weekend (March 28 and 29) — them, too.” ership gifts chair, had recruited 40 solicitors that contacted when parishioners are able to make their pledge at Mass — For information about the 2020 Diocesan Parish Annual the top 200 donors. Over 3,600 invitations went out for the didn’t happen. Now, as things begin to open back up, the Appeal, visit the diocesan website www.covdio.org. two DPAA kick-off dinners that were held in early March. Stewardship and Mission Services Office will be contact- Returntodaily Mass delayedatFalmouth parish Lynn photo Monica Yeamans Father Ludwig said his first thoughts of the potential Editorial assistant flooding brought back memories of the flood of 1997. He Bishop Roger Foys announced May 13 to all the priests remembers viewing the aftermath of the flood damaged and parishes that public Masses could resume beginning area with his parents. His family used to come down to Wednesday, May 20. Then Mother Nature decided to stall a Kincaid Lake State Park to fish and camp. rain system over the Greater Cincinnati area, which Ms. Lynn remembered how it was a week to 10 days resulted in flood watches and warnings, May 19, in many before anyone was allowed into the church after the 1997 areas but especially along the Licking River in Northern flood and many items were not salvageable after that peri- Kentucky, particularly in Campbell, Kenton, Harrison and od of time. This time the parish had more warning of an Pendleton Counties. imminent flood and was better able to prepare for the “It was kind of funny, kind of sad,” said Father David worst. Ludwig, pastor, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Falmouth. “We “It was a very busy several hours trying to protect were here putting all the COVID-19 protocols into effect. everything we could,” said Father Ludwig. “It is always We were putting up ropes to separate every other pew, tape better to err on the side of caution.” In about seven hours markers in the pews and also on the floor to make sure the parish was ready for whatever the Licking River might everyone stays six feet apart. We were taking care of all of unleash. that just the other day and then yesterday [we] were back Father Ludwig said he had contacted the usual parish- this time to help get everything out of the church.” ioners who attend daily Mass to let them know there would Parishioners Kaye Mudd, coordinator of Religious be no Mass until the weekend. Education, and Martha Lynn, music director, were there Everyone’s prayers were answered later in the day, May on Monday helping Father Ludwig prepare the church for 20, when the water level crested quicker than expected the new Mass protocols. with a flood level of only 33 feet — just one foot above flood It was almost a déjà vu for parishioners in the small stage at Falmouth and 15 feet under the stage that would parish of St. Francis Xavier. With an initial predicted crest see St. Francis Xavier Church taking on water. Interior view of St. Francis Xavier Church, Falmouth, of almost 48 feet and with fears of a repeat of the flood of Prayers of thanksgiving were certainly heard for the after parishioners moved the altars, candles, statues and 1997, several parishioners helped in moving sacred objects first weekend Masses once the altars and everything were numerous items to higher levels in preparation for in the church to higher ground the afternoon of May 19. back in their normal places. potential flooding.

Pro-life citizens are urged to show their support for life in alternate ways this June 7. Wear a favorite Cross the Bridge T-shirt from past years, get out in the sun on a walk with the family, take a photo and post it to the event’s Facebook page. The pro-life cause is gaining momentum and will continue to unite people on both sides of the river. Organizers are looking forward to an even higher attendance in 2021. Messenger May 29, 2020 3

Sistersofdiocese assemble care packages for Latino community Allegra Thatcher She said the response from the congregations was won- Taylor Mill, and Cristo Rey Parish, Florence, to get infor- Assistant Editor derful. “It was an issue of who was going to do this, and I mation about the virus to them in brochures, as well as Religious communities in the Diocese of Covington are thought, well this is definitely something the sisters can donations of soap and household items from Matthew 25 uniting to bring relief to local Latino communities do. … They all were right away willing to help in any way.” Ministries. through outreach. Sisters from five congregations are Any extra money raised in the process of making the “I think it’s something that our local Church needs to assembling care packages to give out to those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Divine Providence Sister Kay Kramer served as the bridge to unite the goals of the various con- gregations and St. Elizabeth Healthcare into this project. Sister Kay, a nurse midwife and family nurse practitioner at St. Elizabeth, reached out to her provincial superior, Divine Providence Sister Barbara Roe. Sister Barbara in turn contacted the superiors of the Sisters of Notre Dame, the Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery, the Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker and the Congregation of Sisters from five congregations across Northern Kentucky are partnering with St. Elizabeth Healthcare to assemble care packages to protect Latino the Passion of Jesus Christ. and Hispanic communities from COVID-19. The packages include Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, bars of soap, masks, gloves, dish soap, an instruction “At St. Elizabeth we have cre- sheet in Spanish and a prayer card in Spanish. ated a Latino COVID-19 Crisis Team to try to improve outreach to Latinos in our area care packages will be used toward helping to provide gro- know about,” said Sister Kay. who are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus,” ceries to Latino families who are impacted by the virus. She’s also grateful for the opportunity to give her fellow said Sister Kay. “So one of the things we thought might be Sister Kay said that the COVID-19 virus is impacting religious communities a chance to express their faith helpful was these care packages.” Guatemalan and Mexican families in the Covington, through actions. The packages include supplies both bought by the sis- Newport and Florence communities especially harshly. “For us as religious communities, it’s really a way of ters and provided by the hospital: Clorox wipes, hand san- “We have such long standing social and health living out not just the missions of our religious orders but itizer, bars of soap, masks, gloves, dish soap, an instruction inequities for the immigrant community, so the virus also living out Catholic social teaching in a very direct and sheet in Spanish and a prayer card in Spanish. The various impacting them is not really a surprise,” she said. “This is concrete way,” she said. “Catholic social teaching is built religious orders are listed on the back of the prayer card to just bringing it all to a head, these issues that we’ve been on a foundation of respect and belief in the dignity of the remind recipients that the sisters are praying for them. trying to work with for so long.” human person, so by providing these care packages, it’s a “It’s a way to be in solidarity with them and remind St. Elizabeth is also reaching out to communities with very concrete way to express our commitment to that them that we are united with them in prayer,” Sister Kay large Latino populations, such as St. Anthony Parish, teaching.” said.

loss intensifies. hope. The Spirit of God will come and abide with us. The Oh no,not yet Yet in our contin- Spirit brings gifts that aid the world with wisdom, knowl- ued sequestered edge, understanding, fortitude, piety, counsel, and fear of Benedictine Sister Aileen Bankemper monastery, I can hear the Lord. These gifts offer healing to our whole suffering Messenger Contributor the same promise of world. Hopefully the wisdom and knowledge gifts will lead The word abide is prominent in the Jesus’ words — to a vaccine for COVID-19. Easter readings. Like the early disciples words that speak The oh no, not yet, transforms into Come Holy Spirit, fill and his followers today, we desire Jesus comfort and promise: our hearts with the fire of your love and the countenance of to remain with us, be with us, and not “Nevertheless, I tell your peace. leave us. The uncertainty existing in the you the truth: it is to Benedictine Sister Aileen Bankemper is prioress of St. hearts and minds of the early disciples your advantage that I Walburg Monastery, Villa Hills, Ky. Her reflection is avail- for Jesus to physically remain has been go away, for if I do not able on the community’s blog “Reflections from the School matched through the years in crisis go away, the Advocate for the Lord’s Service,” online at stwalburg.blogspot.com. after crisis impacting the world. Today will not come to you; is no exception. but if I go I will send The virus continues lurking, ready to him to you.” (John raise its ugly head and is not going away 16:7) soon enough. Throughout the Easter In this time of season the Paschal candle has been such pandemic and social a hopeful reminder of Jesus’ presence. isolation the promise Official assignment There it has stood stately and beautiful of the Holy Spirit — by the ambo, a visible sign and a source the Paraclete — the of comfort during these unusual and Keener photo one who advocates, Effective June 11, 2020 scary times, a reminder of Christ’s The Paschal candle, seen here at the Cathedral Basilica of the comforts and assures abiding presence. Assumption, Covington, is a sign of Christ’s light coming into Deacon Carl A. Ledbetter us of continuing On Pentecost, at the close of evening the world. As Pentecost nears, Sunday, May 31, Benedictine presence until the To: Pastoral associate, Holy Cross Parish, prayer the candle will be extinguished Sister Eileen Bankemper reflects on the Paschal candle and end of time, renews and removed. This year the anticipated the nearness of Christ. Latonia From: St. Patrick Parish and Shrine, Former St.Elizabeth Medical Taylor Mill By order of Center chaplain celebrates Jubilee the Most Rev. Roger J. Foys, D.D. Providence St. Mary-of-the- tual director for Urban CPE Consortium, Inc., in Chicago. Bishop of the Diocese of Covington Woods Sister Barbara Sheehan, Sister Barbara, formerly Sister Marie Barbara, entered a native of Indianapolis with the Congregation on Sept. 12, 1960, from St. Andrew ties to the Diocese of Covington, Parish, Indianapolis. She professed perpetual vows on is celebrating her 60th Jubilee Aug. 15, 1968. During her time in the diocese, Sister Jamie N. Schroeder, this year. Currently, she minis- Barbara ministered as an associate chaplain at St. Chancellor ters as the executive director Elizabeth Medical Center from 1982-83, and as chaplain and ACPE certified educator, and CPE Supervisor at the center from 1983-95. Sister Barbara Sheehan accreditation visitor and spiri- 4 May 29, 2020 Messenger COMMENTARY ‘Tobe’or‘tohave’...? That’s the question If Shakespeare’s Hamlet had been a 21st century char- very thing it began by possessing, but which now teaching in its critique of the consumer culture. acter living in a consumer society, the opening of his absorbs the master who thought he controlled it.” A In “Centesimus Annus” (“On the Hundredth famous brooding soliloquy perhaps might declare — “To boomerang effect is created: the master becomes the Anniversary of ‘Rerum Novarum,’” 1991) St. John Paul II be or to have...? That’s slave. again returned to the criticism of consumerism which COMMENTARY the question.” Again, Marcel associated “having” with “desire” or had received initial attention in “Sollicitudo Rei In his 1987 encycli- “covetousness.” In this regard, he reflected: “To desire is Socialis.” The late Holy Father asserted that authentic cal “Sollicitudo Rei human goods are undermined when the culture pre- Socialis” (“On Social sumes that “having” is superior to “being.” (CA, n. 36) Concern”) St. Pope ‘It is not wrong to want to live better, what is wrong Richard John Neuhaus (d. 2009) offered an exegesis of John Paul II differenti- the St. John Paul’s criticism of consumerism in this sec- ated the states of “hav- is a style of life which is presumed to be better tion of the centenary encyclical on papal social teaching: ing” and “being.” That “Consumerism is, quite precisely, the consuming of life distinction had origi- when it is directed towards ‘having’ rather than ‘being,’ by the things consumed. It is living in a manner that is nally been expressed in measured by ‘having rather than being.’ As John Paul “Gaudium et Spes” and which wants to have more, makes clear, consumerism is hardly the exclusive sin of (1965), the Second the rich. The poor, driven by discontent and envy, may be Vatican Council’s not in order to be more but in order to consumed by what they do not have as the rich are con- Pastoral Constitution sumed by what they do have. The question is not, cer- on the Church in the spend life in enjoyment as an end in itself. tainly not most importantly, a question about economics. Father Ronald Ketteler Modern World. It is first of all a cultural and moral problem requiring a “Sollicitudo Rei It is therefore necessary to create lifestyles cultural and moral remedy. (“Doing Well & Doing Good,” Socialis” explained: “To ‘have’ objects and goods does not 1992). of itself perfect the human subject, unless it contributes in which the quest for truth, beauty, goodness and In effect, St. John Paul II was constructing a moral to the maturing and enriching of that subject’s ‘being,’ communion with others for the sake of common growth and cultural argument against consumerism since “an that is to say unless it contributes to the realization of economic system does not possess criteria for correctly the human vocation as such.” (SRS, n. 28) are the factors which determine consumer choices, distinguishing new and higher forms of satisfying The language of “having” and “being” is reminiscent human needs from artificial needs which hinder the for- of concepts found in the writings of Gabriel Marcel savings, and investments. In this regard, mation of a mature personality.” (CA, n. 36) (1889-1973), a French Catholic philosopher. Gabriel A one-dimensional reduction of the meaning of Marcel has been called a “Christian existentialist,” even it is not a matter of charity alone, that is, the duty human life to economics falsifies and diminishes the though he himself resisted such a label. fully human. By ignoring the ethical and religious In his phenomenology of human consciousness, to give from one’s ‘abundance’, dimension of the human person, the economic system Marcel’s distinction between “being” and “having” “has been weakened, and ends by limiting itself to the stressed a major theme in his investigation of participa- and sometimes even production and consumption of goods.” (CA, n. 39) tion and communion among persons. However, as already pointed out, the terminology of In an early journal “Being and Having” (1935), Marcel out of one’s needs, in order to provide “being” and “having” can be traced to the Pastoral articulated a number of his original philosophical sup- Constitution issued at Vatican II. “Gaudium et Spes” had positions. Among those foundational premises, as the what is essential for the life of a poor person. spoken of the priority of genuine human development title indicates, Marcel had forged a set of key insights in over the amassing of wealth. It noted: “It is what a man the concepts “being” and “having.” From Marcel’s per- I am referring to the fact that even the decision is, rather than what he has, that counts. Technological spective, “being” named authentic personhood whereas progress is of less value than advances towards greater “having as possession” described the world of “objects” to invest in one place rather than another, justice, wider brotherhood, and a more humane social or “things.” environment.” (GS, n. 35) In fact, that conciliar text— The Anglican priest John Macquarri (d. 2007), a in one productive sector rather than another, what a human being ‘is’ vs. what a human being ‘has’ — Scottish-born theologian and philosopher, presented a refers to a 1965 allocution of Pope Paul VI (d.1978). succinct summary of this crucial distinction in Marcel’s is always a moral and cultural choice …’ Two years after the Council, in the encyclical thought: “Having is an external egocentric relationship; “Populorum Progressio” (“On the Development of it gives power over objects, whether these be material — John Paul II, “Centesimus Annus” Peoples,” 1967) St. Pope Paul VI expounded on the theme possessions or our own ideas. Yet the very things that we (1991): n. 36 of the vocation to self-fulfillment and Christian develop- have or desire to have tend to tyrannize us.” Hence, in ment. (PP, nn. 14-21) He defended “a transcendent Marcel’s existential approach “‘having’ must be trans- in a manner to have without having. That is why there is humanism” and rejected a false scale of values. formed by ‘being.’” That transformation effects new a kind of suffering or burning which is an essential part In this regard, “Populorum Progressio” stated that “... sorts of relationships “in which the sharp distinction of desire.” Threat emerges from the world of objects — the acquiring of temporal goods can lead to greed, to the between the self and its objects gives way to reciprocity, “I hug to myself this thing which may be torn from me, insatiable desire for more and can make increased power and existence transcends any narrow egocentricity.” and I desperately try to incorporate it in myself, to form a tempting objective.” Neither the wealthy nor the poor (“Twentieth-Century Religious Thought,” 2001.) myself and it into a single and indissoluble complex … A are immune from avarice. Families as well as nations Accordingly, “having” refers to a state of alienation, a desperate, hopeless struggle.” Avaricious “hugging to can succumb to being imprisoned by “a stifling material- lack of communion with others and with oneself and self” obviates “self-giving.” ism.” (PP, n. 18) ultimately alienation from God. This disposition dis- The wider historical and cultural context of Marcel’s If increased material possessions become the focal places the person as a presence and entraps the ego in a work was situated in the ominous era of the rise of total- point of the lives of men and women, such growth can world of control and manipulation. In enclosing the self, itarianism — of Nazism and Communism. At the same harden hearts and close minds. As a result, that narrow- the dynamism of “having” is a pull towards acquisitive- time, Marcel’s ongoing philosophical undertaking ing of vision allows self-interest to dominate friendship ness, power, pleasure or status. attempted to counteract the destructive aspects of the and to effect disunity. (PP, n. 19) Manipulation and often By contrast, “being” engenders an ‘I-thou’ encounter modern mass society, especially the dehumanizing aggression become the order of the day. with others. Its polar opposite — an “I-it” relationship effects of bureaucracy and technological control. Men St. Paul VI uttered a provocative prophetic judgment treats men and women as things or objects. For Marcel, and women are depersonalized when their identities are on the ambivalence of economic growth apart from therefore, the phenomenon of “having” must open up to reduced to bureaucratic functions. In order to counter- human values: “But for nations and for individual men, a condition of “being,” a state of authentic personal exis- balance the “brokenness” of the modern scientific world, avarice is the most evident form of moral underdevelop- tence, which transcends “having-as-possession.” the personalism of Marcel centered on the themes of ment.” (PP, n. 20) If human experience remains closed and ego-cen- vocation, love, hope, and creative fidelity. Father Ronald Ketteler is director of ecumenism, episco- tered, possessions ironically become the possessor! In As noted, many facets of Marcel’s philosophy of the pal liaison to the Messenger and professor of theology at “Being and Having” Marcel wrote: “Having as such person might well be supportive of the distinction Thomas More University. seems to have a tendency to destroy and lose itself in the between “being” and “having” adopted by church social

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Production Coordinator/Designer Telephone: (859) 392-1500 E-mail: [email protected] Editorial deadline: Friday noon, 7 days prior to date. www.covdio.org Subscriptions, address changes: Contact Circulation Dept. at above address. Messenger May 29, 2020 5 COMMENTARY These gifts On John Paul II’s centenary As the world and the Church mark the centenary of octogenarian pope bowed in silent prayer over the memo- mustbeshared the birth of Pope St. John Paul II on May 18, a kaleido- rial hall’s eternal flame quickly muted the world’s pre- The readings for Pentecost Sunday are: Acts 2:1-11; scope of memories shape my prayer and reflection that visit argument and speculation. And then came those 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 or Galatians 5:16-25 and day. John Paul II at his din- unforgettable — and stunningly appropriate — words: “In John 20:19-23 or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15. THE CATHOLIC ner table, insatiably curi- this place of memories, the mind and heart and soul feel Pentecost reminds me of Christmas. Both are celebra - DIFFERENCE ous and full of humor; an extreme need for silence. Silence in which to remem- tions that involve much discus sion about gifts. Perhaps John Paul II groaning in ber. Silence in which to make some sense of the memo- our experience of gift giving and receiving at Christmas prayer before the altar in ries that come flooding back. Silence because there are no can help to clarify what today’s Pentecost liturgy pro- the chapel of the papal words strong enough to deplore the terrible tragedy of claims about the gifts of the Spirit. apartment; John Paul II the Shoah (the Holocaust).” If all goes well, the recipient of our gift finds it to be laughing at me from the Some days later, I got a phone call from an Israeli just perfect. But invariably someone else finds it to be Popemobile as I trudged friend, Menahem Milson, a former soldier and distin- equally desirable. The along a dusty road outside guished scholar who had seen a lot in his life. “I just had result is that while the gift Camagüey, Cuba, looking to tell you,” he said, “that Arnona (his wife) and I cried EIGHTH DAY causes joy for the one to for the friends who had left throughout the pope’s visit to Yad Vashem. This was wis- whom we gave it, it causes me behind a papal Mass in dom, humaneness and integrity personified. Nothing was jealousy and desire in oth- January 1998; John Paul II, missing. Nothing more needed to be said.” ers. I will often admire a his face frozen by The second emblematic memory from that papal pil- gift someone else received. George Weigel Parkinson’s Disease, speak- grimage came on March 26 when John Paul walked slow- I want it too. ing silently through his ly down the great esplanade before the Western Wall of From today’s second eyes in October 2003, “See what’s become of me …”; John Herod’s Temple, stopped at the Wall, bowed his head in reading it is clear that the Paul II, back in good form two months later, asking about prayer, and then — like millions of pilgrims before him gifts of the Spirit, given by my daughter’s recent wedding and chaffing me about — left a petition in one of the Wall’s crevices: God of our God, must have caused a whether I was ready to be a nonno (grandfather); John fathers, you chose Abraham and his descendants to bring similar type of jealousy in Paul II lying in state in the Sala Clementina of the your Name to the nations; we are deeply saddened by the the Corinthian communi- Apostolic Palace, his features natural and in repose, wear- behavior of those who in the course of history have ty. The community had ing the battered cordovan loafers that used to drive the caused these children of yours to suffer, and asking your Father Daniel Vogelpohl received many spiritual traditional managers of popes crazy. forgiveness we commit ourselves to genuine brotherhood gifts: preaching, teaching, Each of these vignettes (and the others in my memoir with the people of the Covenant. Amen. Joannes Paulus faith, ability to heal, prophecy, discernment of spirits, of the saint, “Lessons in Hope”), has a particular person- PP. II. tongues, interpretation of tongues. But apparently many al resonance. Two, I suggest, capture the essence of the These two episodes give us the key to understanding were not satisfied with the gifts they had individually man for everyone on this centenary. Pope St. John Paul II. He could preach solidarity, embody received. They liked someone else’s gift better. It was March 2000 and I was in Jerusalem with NBC to solidarity, and call people to a deeper solidarity because Thus, Paul tells them the obvious when he says, “There cover the papal pilgrimage to the Holy Land. For weeks, a he was a radically converted Christian disciple: one who are different gifts, but the same Spirit; there are different global controversy about the pope’s impending visit to believed in the depth of his being that salvation history ministries but the same Lord; there are different works Yad Vashem, Jerusalem’s Holocaust memorial, had — the story of God’s self-revelation to the People of Israel but the same God who accomplishes all of them in every raged. What would he say? What should he say? What and ultimately in Jesus Christ — is the deepest truth, the one.” In other words, we each receive the same gift, the gift could he say? inner truth, of world history. John Paul II, who was likely of the Holy Spirit. The only difference is that it is mani- I found out two days before the event, when, on a driz- seen in person by more people than any human being in fested differently in each one. zly Tuesday evening, I walked past the Old City’s New history, could move millions because the grace of God Paul reminds us that the gift of God, his Holy Spirit, is Gate to the Notre Dame Center, where the papal party shone through him, ennobling all whom its brightness not for individual use and enjoyment. “To each person the was staying. There, a friendly curial official slipped me a and warmth touched. manifestation of the Spirit is for the common good.” In diskette with the texts of the Pope’s speeches and homi- That was the key to the John Paul II effect — radiant, other words, we receive the Spirit not just for what it does lies during his visit. Back in my hotel room, I went imme- Christ-centered faith. for us individually, but also for what our reception of it diately to the remarks prepared for Yad Vashem. As I George Weigel is a senior fellow of the Ethics and Public will enable us to do for others. read them, I felt a chill run down my spine. Policy Center in Washington, D.C. Notice that the same sort of dynamic is operating is At Yad Vashem itself, on March 23, the sight of the today’s Gospel. Jesus gives to his disciples a gift of his Spirit — his peace. “‘Peace be with you,’ he said.” But almost in the same breath, the Lord makes it clear that The quarantine’s three lessons about theChurch this peace is not hoarded and enjoyed privately; it is to be One silver lining for me during this weird coronavirus sometimes we have to make a stand — a good example shared. And so the Lord, in giving his gift also says, “As shutdown has been the opportunity to return to some being our vigorous opposition here in California to the the Father has sent me, so I send you.” The Lord came to writing projects that I had left on the back-burner. One of legislature’s attempt to violate the seal of confession. But us from the Father as the one who reconciles us, who these is a book on the Nicene Creed, which I had com- this is not one of those cases. Instead, we bishops agreed establishes peace among us and between us and the menced many months ago with the secular authorities that the churches should be Father. That is the mission of every Christian as well. WORD ON FIRE and on which I was making closed, precisely for the well-being of our people. Having The remainder of today’s Gospel continues to stress the only very slow progress, said that, the suspension of public Mass has been painful importance of sharing with others the gift of the Spirit given my various pastoral for everyone — and the principal reason for that pain is that we are given. Immediately after imparting to the disci- and administrative respon- the forced fasting from the Eucharist. ples the gift of the Spirit, Jesus instructs the disciples to sibilities. The last several Sensing this, innumerable priests and bishops all over share that gift, that peace with others through the ministry weeks, I have been working the country — indeed, around the world — commenced to of reconciliation. “If you forgive men’s sins, they are for- in a rather concentrated live-stream or film the liturgy, broadcasting it over given them; if you hold them bound, they are held bound.” way on the Creed book, and Facebook, YouTube, or on television. The reaction to Of course, the familiar story of that first Pentecost I find myself currently in these representations of the Mass has been overwhelm- (today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles) carries the midst of the section on ing. To give just one example, at Word on Fire, we started the same theme. They received the gift. (“All were filled the Church: “I believe in filming daily Mass on St. Patrick’s Day, and we’ve contin- with the Holy Spirit.”) Then they immediately began to one, holy, Catholic, and ued to the present, acquiring in the process well over five use that gift for the common good of all. “They began to apostolic Church.” I will million views from over two hundred countries. Some express themselves in foreign tongues and make bold Bishop Robert Barron confess that the peculiar priests have, furthermore, processed through the quiet proclamation ...” way that we have been streets with the Blessed Sacrament, while Catholics look It is certainly worth noting that the Spirit is not given forced to express the life of the Church during this quar- on from their homes; others have placed the monstrance just to build up the already existing community. The gifts antine period has influenced my ecclesiological reflec- with the consecrated host in the windows of their resi- are to be used to benefit even those who are not of our tion. dences and rectories so that people can venerate the company, our Church or our beliefs. That is why the read- A first insight is this: we are an intensely, inescapably Sacrament as they walk or drive by. And wasn’t the whole ing from Acts points out to us that the disciples made their Eucharistic church. One of the most difficult moments Catholic world fascinated by Pope Francis, standing in “bold proclamations” to the Jews who were gathered from that I’ve had as a bishop was participating in the decision the rain and facing an empty St. Peter’s Square, as he many places along with “Cretans and Arabs.” to close our churches and to shut down the celebration of blessed us, via television and social media, with the As we gather before the Lord on this Pentecost, we pray Mass with a community. Mind you, it was the right deci- Eucharist? that “the Spirit will work through our lives to bring Christ sion. I emphatically disagree with those who argue that To be sure, none of these mitigated encounters with to the world” just as it worked through the lives of those the bishops caved in to the pressure of the secular state the Eucharistic Lord is a substitute for the real thing — first disci ples. in making this determination. That’s nonsense. There are and that’s the point. The abstention from the Eucharist — Father Daniel Vogelpohl is pastor of Blessed Sacrament some very real tensions between Church and state and Parish, Ft. Mitchell. (Continued on page 14) 6 May 29, 2020 Messenger

Search for Christian unityismaking progress, pope says Cindy Wooden of Rome — the pope — in a united Christianity; and insist- council for preparing an “Ecumenical Vademecum for Catholic News Service ed that dialogue is not a negotiation, but a sharing of the Bishops,” which will offer practical advice and encourage- VATICAN CITY — Marking the 25th anniversary of St. gifts God has given each community. ment to bishops in fulfilling their obligation to promote John Paul II’s encyclical on Christian unity, Pope Francis Over the past 25 years, Pope Francis said, “mutual Christian unity on a local level. The document is expected said he shares “the healthy impatience” of those who knowledge and esteem have grown and helped to overcome to be published in the fall. think more can and should be done, but he also insisted deeply rooted prejudices” and “theological dialogue and “On the path that leads to full communion, it is impor- that Christians must be grateful for the progress made. the dialogue of charity have developed, as well as various tant to keep in mind the progress already made, but it is “Many steps have been taken in these decades to heal forms of cooperation in the dialogue of life, at both the equally important to scan the horizon and ask,” as St. John the wounds of centuries and millennia,” Pope Francis said pastoral and cultural level.” Paul did, “Quanta est nobis via?” (How much further must in a letter to Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the The pope also used his letter to Cardinal Koch to greet we travel?), Pope Francis said. Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. the heads of the Christian churches and “all our brothers He did not answer the question, but Pope Francis insist- The letter was released by the Vatican May 25, the and sisters of every Christian tradition who are our com- ed “unity is not chiefly the result of our activity, but a gift anniversary of St. John Paul’s 1995 encyclical, “Ut Unum panions on this journey.” of the Holy Spirit,” which is why Christians must pray for Sint,” Latin for “that they may be one.” “Like the disciples of Emmaus, may we experience the the gift of unity. In the encyclical, St. John Paul: reaffirmed the Catholic presence of the risen Christ who walks at our side and “With confidence, then, let us ask the Holy Spirit to Church’s “irrevocable” commitment to working and pray- explains the Scriptures to us,” the pope wrote. “May we guide our steps and to enable everyone to hear the call to ing for Christian unity; highlighted how Christians of all recognize him in the breaking of the bread, as we await work for the cause of ecumenism with renewed vigor,” he denominations already are united in the experience of the day when we shall share the Eucharistic table togeth- wrote. “May the Spirit inspire new prophetic gestures and martyrdom; called for efforts to promote a “healing of his- er.” strengthen fraternal charity among all Christ’s disciples torical memories” and mutual forgiveness; asked other Pope Francis thanked the staff of the pontifical council ‘that the world may believe’ to the ever greater praise of Christians to join a dialogue on the ministry of the bishop for their work on behalf of the Church and thanked the our Father in heaven.” Encyclical calls all Catholicstowork toward Christian unity Catholic News Service He also called for WASHINGTON — The 25th anniversary efforts to promote a “heal- of St. John Paul II’s encyclical “Ut Unum ing of historical memo- Sint” should remind Catholics “the way of ries” and mutual forgive- ecumenism is the way of the church” and ness; asked other they are “called to espouse a strong com- Christians to join a dia- mitment to building Christian unity,” logue on the ministry of Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of Scranton, the bishop of Rome — the Pennsylvania, said May 25. pope — in a united “Pope St. John Paul II, who worked tire- Christianity; and insisted lessly to build ecumenical relationships, that dialogue is not a described the impulse of working for unity negotiation, but a sharing between Christians as ‘a duty of Christian of the gifts God has given conscience enlightened by faith and guided each community. by love,’” said the bishop, who is chairman “Ut Unum Sint” is of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Latin for “that they may Committee on Ecumenical and be one.” Interreligious Affairs. Bishop Bambera said: In the encyclical, issued May 25, 1995, St. “We rejoice that Pope John Paul reaffirmed the Catholic Benedict XVI and Pope Church’s “irrevocable” commitment to Francis have continued working and praying for Christian unity to advance this singular and highlighted how Christians of all mission between the denominations already are united in the Catholic Church and experience of martyrdom. other Christian commu- nities. We celebrate numerous theological convergences that have been discovered in ecu- menical dialogues over the course of the past 25 years as we seek to grow closer together.” CNS photo/Arturo Mari, L’Osservatore Romano He noted that St. John St. Pope John Paul II and Paul concluded his Ecumenical Patriarch encyclical with “a pro- Bartholomew of found insight from St. Constantinople embrace on Cyprian’s commentary the balcony of St. Peter’s on the Lord’s Prayer: Basilica following three days ‘God can be appeased of private meetings in 1995. only by prayers that Twenty-five years ago St. John make peace. For God, the Paul’s encyclical on ecu- better offering is peace, menism, “Ut Unum Sint,” put brotherly concord and a the papal seal of approval on people made one by the a shift in the Catholic Father, Son, and Holy Church’s approach to the Spirit.’” search for Christian unity. “People seek refuge and unity in their faith community” during a pandemic, like what the world is currently experiencing, Bishop Bambera said. “May this anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s call for Christian unity serve as a unique pastoral opportunity to build bridges by continuing to reach out with love to all of our brothers and sisters in Christ,” the bishop added. “May He heal our wounds of division and help us grow closer in unity, especially in this moment, by witnessing together to the peace of Christ that our world needs so very much.” Messenger May 29, 2020 7 GRADUATION 2020 Bishop Foys honors graduatesatbaccalaureate

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Laura Keener Editor As the 2019-2020 school year comes to a close, it is safe to say that the Class of 2020 will have experienced the end of their senior year and graduation in ways that no one could have predicted. The COVID-19 pandemic had leaders around the world enacting sweeping regulations in desperate attempts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus and to save lives. With each passing day churches, schools, businesses were told to close their doors to in-person interaction and to find new ways — virtual or contact- less ways — to conduct business, to learn and to worship. As the seniors packed their school bags March 13, for what was anticipated to be two weeks of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI), they undoubtedly could not have known or even imagined that this was going to be their “last time” — their last time Graduation week began, May 18, with Bishop in their school, their last time with their teachers, their last time with each other. Roger Foys celebrating a baccalaureate Mass But it was also a time for some firsts. Students and teachers, together, with little at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, time to prepare, for the first time moved in-classroom instruction to a variety of dig- Covington, for all the high schools in the ital platforms. In the Diocese of Covington, teachers reported that students remained diocese. The Mass was live streamed on the engaged and completed their assignments, indicative of the teachers, students and Cathedral website. Concelebrating are (top parents determination and dedication to their education. from left) Father Daniel Schomaker, vicar The Class of 2020 is the first to have caps and gowns distributed and diplomas general; and the high school pastoral picked up in a parade-like caravan or delivered directly to their door with their teach- administrators: Father Michael Comer ers cheering from sidewalks. They are the first class to experience a virtual gradua- (above), Father Ryan Maher, Father Thomas tion, with each school imagining what that would look like. Then realizing what was Robbins, (below from left) Father Gerald imagined through the cooperation of administrators, parents and students, all work- Reinersman and Father Andrew Young. ing together, sharing photos and videos and, most of all, heartfelt sentiments that were pieced together and shared online. And, in many ways, the virus that threatened to keep people apart has brought the seniors together. The Class of 2020 is the first class in the diocese to begin its gradua- tions together with one Baccalaureate Mass celebrated by the bishop. “Your graduation this year is not what you imagined and not what I imagined for you but that doesn’t diminish you and it doesn’t diminish your accomplishments,” said Bishop Roger Foys in his homily, May 18, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption. For the Baccalaureate Mass the cathedral church was empty except for Bishop Foys, Father Daniel Schomaker, vicar general, Father Joseph Celebrate the Class Shelton, administrative assistant to the Bishop and the seven high school pastoral administrators concelebrating. The seniors, their teach- of 2020 Bishop Foys acknowledged that due to the pandemic many ers, parents, families and friends participated by watching the live A tribute to the Class of 2020 will people have had to sacrifice in many ways — healthcare workers stream on the Cathedral’s website. be broadcast on Star64, Sunday, risking their lives in caring for the sick, workers whose work “You have been in a Catholic school and you have heard me say many, May 31, at 1 p.m. was deemed non-essential have lost income in order to protect many, many times that there are alternatives to Catholic schools but others and family members were unable to care for their loved there are no substitutes … A Catholic school is about developing a way Hear from the principals about the ones as they died. of life. If we are going to develop a way of life that is going to be mean- collective achievements of the “You, yourself, have looked forward to your graduation and ingful, although challenging, then we have to hear, receive and act upon Class of 2020 and see the faces of have had such great enthusiasm for your final days of your high the word of God.” the graduates as they are honored. school career — prom night, senior night, awards banquets, Reflecting on the second reading, Bishop Foys encouraged the gradu- graduation, baccalaureate Mass — we are aware of your pain ates to be agents of change. and your sacrifice. We’ve all had affliction and sacrifice, but we “Paul says to the early Christians, ‘Do not conform yourselves to this age but be trans- can endure because we rejoice in hope. In the final analysis what matters most is Jesus formed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what Christ, our salvation. is good and pleasing and perfect.’ It’s easy to conform ourselves to any age of the world, it’s “So as you celebrate this accomplishment, the end of your high school career and the easy to go along with the flow, there is absolutely no challenge in that,” Bishop Foys said. beginning of whatever is to come next, be young men and young women who rejoice in “Our faith challenges us and it calls us to challenge others ... You can transform the world, hope, who can endure affliction because you have hope, and who never stop praying. God you can make a difference … You can be that agent of transformation in a world that has will bless you for that,” he said. lost its way.” Bishop Foys ended his homily with words of congratulations. Bishop Foys acknowledged that life isn’t always easy; the end of their senior year has “My congratulations to all of you. I wish you well and pray that you will have a bright surely taught them that. But he encouraged the graduates to heed the words of St. Paul. future,” he said. “Paul says, rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. I could not give you The baccalaureate Mass as well as the virtual graduations of all nine high schools are seniors any better advice than that,” he said. available for viewing on the diocesan website, www.covdio.org. 8 May 29, 2020 Messenger GRADUATION 2020 20202020 GraduatesGraduates “On that day you will realize that I am in my Father and you are in me and I in you. Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him.” (John 15:20-21)

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Chase West Rachel Manter Justin Michael Post Junior Mulipola Stockwell Hudson Mikal Justin Marble Lauren E. Potter Ryan David Stofko Kendall Derrick Quinton Todd Marksberry Dillon James Powell Ralphael Gerron Stone Huff Jamie R. Marsh-Spalding Johann Pybus Andrew Michael Taylor Aleisha R. Matthew Thomas Martin Oscar Steven Ramirez Michelle E. Taylor Humphrey Scott A. Martini Alexandra Theresa Ramsey Zachary Aaron Tefertiller James Gregory Andrew J Mathews Venita Rankins Samuel Paul Tepe Humphries Cole Robert Mathias Nate Rausch Paige Thoerner Maria Hunseder Kim Denise May Scott Thomas Read Todd Thomas Brenda Merrick Fifield McCarthy IV Brendan Reid Hayley Michelle Thompson Kulakowski Jonathan William McClain Diane Reis William Edward Thompson Ingram Kelly Elizabeth McCord Cathy Ann Reising Tracy Thompson-Lang Shaye L. Isaacs Karlyn Lee McCoy Justin Renzenbrink Jaynee Tolle Haley Elizabeth Colin Thomas McDermitt Evan Michael Reynolds Kianah Mercedes Towe Jackson Chad Alan McDonald Hayley Renae Reynolds Erica L. Travis Logan Thomas John McDonogh Scott Allen Reynolds Sydney Turner Congratulations graduating pontifical servers Jacobs Ashley M. McFann Robin Ann Rice Tonya Upshaw Students at Covington Latin School assist Bishop Roger Foys as pontifical Andrew David Nathaniel Alexander Rebecca Ann Richardson Teresa Ann Urban servers at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington, and for James McGlothin Alexander Jerome Richmond Robert Anthony Urbina pontifical celebrations at parishes throughout the diocese. Given the intri- Angela James Morgan Marie McKinney Mindy A. Rickenbaugh Jonathan Atlee Vandemerkt cate nature of pontifical celebrations, these servers are specially trained and Holly Jenkins John William McNally Andrew Edward Robinson Alyssa Marie Vest spend many hours serving at the altar. Each year, Bishop Foys congratulates Bruce J. Morgan Marie McNeely Ashley Kim Roderick Heather L. Vest the pontifical servers that are graduating from Covington Latin School. This Johnson Megan E. McNulty Christian Adam Rodriguez Douglas R. Vetter year’s graduating pontifical servers are Christopher Macke and Gabriel Cassie Marie Natalie C. Meader Ashley Marie Roether Michelle L. Vezina Purtell. Johnson Sarah Elizabeth Meinking Michael Romes Madison Nicole Vickers Samantha Jo Clark Meredith G. Foster Cody Michael Johnson Philip Fofie Mensah Saffron Cherena-Angela Rose Zachary Douglas Vogt Tabitha Autumn Rose Clark Kristin Frank Haley Marie Johnson Bobby L. Meredith Conrad David Ross Brett Volpenhein Kathy Ann Cloud Tara Juanita French Natalie Johnson Vincent Tahir Metcalf Ryan Logan Ross Bryan Michael Cody James Coffey Andrea Frey Taylor Lynn Jolly Kyle Lewis Meyers Susan Deirdre Rouse Vorderbrueggen Zachariah Isaac Cole Pamela Frink Avery Michael Jones Caroline Marie Middendorf Sarah Taylor Ruiz Courtney L. Walker Leslie Grant Colegrove Jonathan Patrick Frommeyer Damon Ramone Jones Chris G. Miller Robert A. Russell Angela Kay Wallace Jack Samuel Collins Patti Furguson Alex Jordan Heather N. Miller Susan L. Salmons Samantha Anne Wallace Rachel Alexis Combs Andrea Nicole Gahan Grace Lynn Kahmann Isabella Maria Miller Rachael D. Sampson Jonathan Robert Walter Sarah Conley Taylor P Gambrel Brennan Dietrich Kamer Shelby Rose Miller Kaela Dixie Saner Michael Joseph Walter Jalee M. Connor Alec Christopher Garnett Kara Nicole Kanter Christa Marie Modafari Devon Sanford Justin Parker Ward Jennifer Copple Gina Gates Sulieman B Kayed Timothy Jude Moore Tyler Michael Sansom Brooke Leigh Warden Rana Cherisse Cousin Tammy M. Gerdes Cory M. Kearns Leann Morgan Brooklyn Kathleen Sauer Gunnar Lane Wasson Sara Crooker Brittaney R. Gibson David A. Kelley Makenzie Mae Morris Noah L Sayre Patricia Watters Dante Jamar Cross Mariah Ann Gilbert Michael Charles Kelly Kaitlyn Marie Mortimer Emily Scheper Jon Perry Weaver Brandon Avery Cullen Hulus Givan Chabrel J. Kendall Keirstyn Anne Mortimer Steven Michael Schleper Shelly R. Webb Diana Currier Amanda Glosser Taylor P. Kessen Colin Moser Jason Douglas Schmeig Matthew William Wellbrock Angel Laura Lynette Curry Michelle C Goetz Madelyn Isabella Kim Savanna D. Moss Briana Marie Schnieders Morgan Leigh Wells Logan Daniels Christian Joseph Good Lisa King Stacie A. Mosteller Emily Schultz Brookelle Jordan Wesley Paul F. Daria Jacob Blane Gordon Rachel Lynn King Sara Eileen Mullins Pamela Notz Schwartz Jacob Matthew Wessler David J. Darpel Mark Goshorn Kimberly J. Kitchen Michelle Murphy John J Schwenk Keegan McKenzie West Joe Daugherty Maria Graell Natalie Augusta Kleier Alexandra Jerilyn Amanda Rose Scola Richard P. West Amanda Russ Davis Jennifer E. Graham Andy T. Kline Mysonhimer Scott Scudder Branden Michael Westenberg Kristopher Davis Joshua Grant Ross Patrick Klocke Jesse D. Neack Andrew Robert Seiler Ali Lynn Whalen Tatum Olivia Davis Andrew Clayton Grate Dallis Michaela Knotts Jared Isaiah Nelson Hrusto Selimovic Trisha Whitacre Brandon James Decker Samuel Grate Natalie P. Kordenbrock Steven Nelson Jessie Clarice Shell Joshua Van White Alix Nicole DeDreu Robert Joseph Graydon Kylie Jane Kramer Bridget Anne Neltner Emily Shepard Veronica J. White Justin Charles Deters Tiffany Monique Green Madison Diane Krumpelman Erika Elizabeth Neumann Megan Christine Sheridan Raymond J. Whitehill II. Emily Faith Dever Eric Paul Griffin Destiny Elizabeth Kuhl Gina New Mason Presley Shimmel Katherine Renee Williams Kelsey Nicole Disibio Leo Gripshover Grace Elizabeth Kunkel Amy Nicholas Adam Clayton Shumate Sonya Williams Ndikuriyo Divine Olivia J. Gross Kaitlin Nicole Kunkel Jordan Nichols Alex Christopher Simpson Sonya L. Williams Rachel Doellman Jessica Rose Grubbs Joseph F. Kurtz Rebekah Terah Nielson Mendy Lynn Simpson Thomas Lewis Williams William Blake Donovan Zach William Guard Derrick Chun Hin Kwok Olivia Rebecca Ann Nienaber Shelley L. Simpson Sheila L. Willis Elizabeth Dorning Julia Justice Hall Pamela L. Kyle Robert John Noble Jason Elliott Slack, Jr. Zachary J. Willmes Anna Susan Dowd Shayna K. Hamilton Gary Lang Grant A. Nolte Griffin Scott Smallwood Christopher Dale Wilson Jared William Drewes Sheree Hamilton Brittany Lawrence Benjamin Edmund Noonan Amy Smith Miranda C. Wilson Adeline Dai Dunn Patty Lynn Harness Sean Cameron Lawrence Stephanie Nichole Norris Benjamin Lee Smith Jordan Lee Wilt Edwin James Dunn Tristan Philippe Harnisch Christopher Lawson Carroll B. Ober Christin Elizabeth Smith Logan T. Winkler Samuel Burton Easley Margaret Faye Harris Zephaniah O. Lawson Savannah Marie O’Brien Cory Darryl Smith Seth Andrew Winter Joan Eberly Robert Hartenstein Delaney Katleen Lewis Elizabeth Ann Ogle Ethan Smith Katilyn Wissing Leanne Efkeman Jessica R Hartig Johnny R. Lewis Jack Bobo Oloo Jennifer Smith Joseph Ryan Woeber Ryan M Egner Kendall Louise Hartline Renee Lightner Jon Oravec III Ryan Smith Dustin Wolfe Jonathan Kyle Eha Jessica Heeg Hollie Renee Lippmeier Keith Patrick Orloff Stefanie Lee Smith Morgan Elizabeth Wolfer William Stephen Elder III Jaylin Dominique Hendren Stuart Lips Dulce Ortiz-Perez Ivka Smock Miranda Skyler Wood James Ellis Tamara L. Henson Amanda Rae Lloyd Zachary Michael Osburg Shannon Maureen Smyth Erin Woods Jayson Steven Essell Samantha M. Henwood Lydie Lo Jacob A Overbee Bryan G. Snapp Isabelle N. Worley Kyla Areana Estelle Mariah Hernandez Ariel Nicole Long Joseph Henry Paolucci Douglas R. South Jordan Christina Wuest Cameron Ray Evans April Lynn Hess Brittney Nicole Long Michelle L. Parker Karen Sparks Nolan S. Wulle Ryan Anthony Everidge Wade Ellis Hester Ashley J. Lother Charles Samuel Parnell Hannah Nicole Sprague Amanda Wurtz Ryan J. Fangman Aleyna Beth Heyman Monica Ashely Luebbers Dhwani Patel Elyse M Spraul John P. Young Zachary Kevin Fannin Rachel Marie Higgins Michal M. Lyzwa Jash Manharlal Patel Gregory Stacy Jacob Brian Zai Kristina T. Felix To’Lisa Te’Anne Hinkston Daniel P. Mabalot Sawyer Pauly Bryce Alexander Staker Corey Bevard Zamrik Hunter Andrew Fentress Julie Anne Hocker William Andrew Macke Stephen Andrew Peterson Jacob Lee Steinmetz Abigail Heidi Zanone Marquila Ferrell Kevin Charles Hoffer Jodie Noelle Mader Forrest J. Pettit Timothy James Stepanek Jr. Ellen Marie Zeis Christopher Fields Robert Mitchell Hogue Jon Madoffori Thy Lam Hoang Pham Sarah Stetz Dragan Zivkovic Cameron Reid Fitts Nicholas A. Hollar Brandon Maegley Lacey Anne Pohlman Robert C. Stevens Davin Fluker Ford Keith Howard Leeanne Elizabeth Mager Brandy Porter Danielle A. Stiner

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Be Trusting in God’s plan in uncertain times Witnesses Karen Kuhlman said: 9I look forward to the day when we were looking forward. She takes comfort in Messenger Correspondent can join the sisters and associates to experi- the congregation8s Act of Abandonment to During the COVID-34 pandemic, we ence a fuller appreciation of Notre Dame God, which says in part: 9I know that you struggle to gracefully accept the restric- history, spirituality, charism, and ministry.: will either preserve me from the evils I “Wake up the world! tions and the isolation that are conse- Donna Esposito is director of the dread or turn them to my good and your Be witnesses of quences of the highly conta- glory.: a different way gious virus and look back with Sister Aileen Bankemper, prioress of doing things, sorrow at the loss of many of the Benedictine Sisters of St. of acting,of living!” things we had previously Walburg Monastery and Sister Nancy taken for granted. But, more Kordenbrock, subprioress agree that — Pope Francis people are looking out for one the more things open up, the more another now. By offering sup- vulnerable their already fragile com- port through spiritual and cor- munity becomes. Sister Aileen said, 9It poral works of mercy, they is quite a challenge to be consistent provide us with many reasons in how one deals with the many to look forward with hope. things that come up on a given day. I The religious in the Diocese of try not to 7over worry,8 but my success Covington, like the laity, find rate is not what I would like it to be5: these challenging times full of Sister Nancy adds, 9A small com- opportunities to lend assis- mittee looks for ways to bolster the tance ; and the humility to community8s spirits with activities like accept a helping hand. Uno tournaments and special din- Mother Mary Christina ners. Sisters who drive enjoy treating Murray, of the Sisters of St. one sister at a time to a tour of scenic Joseph the Worker in Walton areas of Northern Kentucky. It is a said, 9It has been a joy to be nice break from the day-to-day and able to attend the Holy includes lunch at a drive-thru of the Sacrifice of the Mass again, passenger8s choice.: A sign created by Benedictine Sister Emmanuel Pieper greets something we all missed. And Benedictine Sister Christa people at the gates to St. Walburg Monastery, Villa Hills, as things begin to slowly reminding them that even though the sisters are unable to Kreinbrink misses the everyday com- open up, I find I am much accept in-person visitors, everyone remains in their prayers. panionship of those who usually more reflective: Do I really come to the St. Walburg Monastery need to make a trip to the store6 Or is it just Associate Community of the Congregation ; members of the Oblate community, vol- an excuse to go out, possibly exposing of Divine Providence in Melbourne. Ms. unteers who work in the infirmary or the myself to the virus6 We8ve added an extra Esposito said the associates and the sisters garden, delivery personnel, the faithful Holy Hour to our day, and really enjoy this miss gathering for prayer, service opportu- who join the sisters on Sunday for Mass. special time for the community to come to nities and the chance to live out with the She waves to those she sees at a distance prayer together.: community the virtues of poverty, charity, ; Villa Madonna Academy graduating sen- Sister Mary Ethel Parrott, superior of the simplicity and abandonment to iors driving by to see their photos on dis- Sisters of Notre Dame, Covington Province, Providence. play on the school grounds; parents and said that one of the things the community Unable to visit one on one, Ms. Esposito children taking a quick walk around the misses is coming together with members and the associates participate in small Monastery8s drive. of their associate community. She regrets gatherings outside of Holy Family Home, Sister Christa looks forward to the end the postponement of the annual covenant the retirement center for the congregation. of these 9uncertain times,: but, until then, ceremony that welcomes new associates to Though separated by socially acceptable offers these words to all of us: 9May we the community. That is something with distances, the associates support their never take any of you for granted. May we which associate candidate Char Fieger 9team,: rooting it on with cheers and songs never lose the gratitude we feel for the heartily agrees. She is one of 33 candidates of encouragement. She is deeply sorry for place you have in our lives. We hold you in who were within just a few weeks of com- the postponement of the commitment cer- prayer, and when the time comes, we will pleting their formation period. Ms. Fieger emony to which this year8s four candidates be so happy to see you again face to face5:

June Birthdays 6 Sister Elaine Marie Winter, 9 Sister Mary Heleen Hehman, 16 Sister Juanita Nadicksbernd, 22 Sister Mary Delrita Glaser, SND SND CDP (formerly Sister Loretta SND June Sister Margaret Mary Perez, 10 Sister Dolores Gohs, CDP Joseph) 25 Sister Catherine Veronica 2 Sister Mary Bonita Schack, SJW 12 Sister Ruth Flynn, CDP Sister Carleen Schumacher, Mary Arozarena Carlson, fdm SND 7 Sister Dorothy Ann Dzurissin, (formerly Sister Mary Faith) CDP Sister Mary Luke Murphy, CDP 4 Sister Mary Dolores Giblin, CDP (formerly Sister Helen Sister Mary Luann Bender, 17 Sister Sharon Portwood, OSB 28 Sister Virginia Patrick, CDP SND Francis) SND 18 Sister Mary Margaret Droege, (formerly Sister Mary Paul) 5 Sister Mary Janet Stamm, SND Sister Anita Marie Stacy, SND Sister Mary Rose Moser, SND SND 30 Sister Carolyn Marie Betsch, Sister Maria Francine Stacy, 14 Sister Mary Jolene Flynn, SND Sister Mary Karen Bahlmann, CDP (formerly Sister Marie SND CDP Paulette) Sister Madonna Marie Kling, Sister Fran Moore, CDP CDP 8 Sister Mary Angela Peter, CP (formerly Sister Mary Gerald) 21 Sister Judith Riese, CDP 6 Sister Mary Elaine Krebs, SND Sister Mary Lourita Warken, SND

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Marriage and the annulment process,part III Sister Margaret Stallmeyer, C.D.P. courtship and marriage. Director of the Tribunal Once the petition and necessary documents have been Obituary This is the third and final in a series of short articles by received by the tribunal they will be reviewed and if the the diocesan tribunal. The intent of these articles is to share information supports grounds for a declaration of nullity information regarding both the purpose of seeking an the petition will be accepted. The petitioner will be asked annulment and the particulars of the annulment process to provide more detailed information. The former spouse Notre Dame Sister Mary Rosanne Boh. Frances itself. (respondent) as well as the witnesses will also be sent ques- Ann Boh was born in Covington, Ky., Jan. 4, 1943, the sec- In the two previous articles we explained that a declara- tionnaires. Once all the testimony has been received it is ond oldest of nine children to Alma and George Boh. tion of nullity is a statement by the Church that a perma- reviewed to see if it is sufficient to move forward with the Called by her middle name, Ann described her family as nent, indissoluble bond of marriage was not formed at the case. If it is not sufficient, additional information will be fun and joyful. Before she time the couple exchanged consent. In the last article we requested. started school, she enjoyed discussed three factors that would be examined to deter- After reviewing the testimony and following certain helping her mother with mine if something essential was missing at the time of the protocols required by canon law, the diocesan court (tri- daily chores and the ever- wedding: freedom to marry, valid consent and a Church bunal) will proceed to render a decision. The case file is growing family. wedding for Catholics. Two questions were posed: What first reviewed by the defender of the bond. This individual Ann attended St. Paul must an individual do if they wish to seek such a decree of presents an argument in favor of the bond of marriage. Elementary School, nullity? How does the Church go about investigating the The defender is also responsible for ensuring that the Florence, and graduated marriage to determine if it was ever a valid union? rights of both parties in the marriage were protected and from Notre Dame If a marriage has ended in divorce and there is no hope that the requirements of canon law were followed. The Academy in 1961. After of reconciliation a person may inquire about the possibil- entire file with all the testimony as well as the defender’s graduating, she entered ity of a declaration of nullity. However, it is required that brief will be sent to a sole judge or a panel of three judges the Sisters of Notre Dame. a civil divorce is granted before a case can be considered. who are charged with rendering a decision. The decision Her only worry was how The first step for a person (known as the petitioner in the will either uphold the validity of the marriage or it will homesick she would be process) is to contact his/her parish priest, or deacon pro- declare the marriage null. Either party to the marriage upon leaving her close- viding them with a summary of the principal facts con- may appeal the decision if they are unsatisfied with the knit family. She soon made her profession of vows on cerning the courtship, marriage and breakup. This person outcome and believe that there was a flaw in the investiga- Sister Mary Rosanne Boh, August 16, 1964. may ask additional questions to assess the grounds for a tion or that procedures were not followed as specified by S.N.D. possible declaration of nullity. The petitioner may want to Church law. Sister Rosanne contin- ask this person if they are willing to assist as an advocate. Once a declaration of nullity has been issued and there ued her education at Villa If that is not possible, one may call the tribunal for assis- is no appeal pending, the parties are free to marry again in Madonna College (now Thomas More University). tance. the Catholic Church. The declaration of nullity (an annul- Through the years, sister ministered in community serv- The advocate will help identify the proper form and the ment) does not erase the civil marriage contract, it does ice including housekeeping, food service, technology and documents needed for a petition for nullity to be submitted not render the children of the marriage illegitimate nor printing. She was a master at refinishing furniture and to the diocesan tribunal. The petitioner will be asked to does it alter any child support obligations. repairing just about anything. provide the name and contact information for your former In this three-part series, we have tried to present an An area of ministry she felt most meaningful was spouse (the respondent) as well as the names and address- overview of the Church’s teaching and requirements for a tutoring adults with disabilities. Teaching them the basics es of three witnesses who can verify your information. valid marriage as well as an overview of the process fol- of everyday life was very fulfilling to her. She could give (Individuals who knew the parties during their courtship lowed for a declaration of nullity. her students independence and make them feel valued. are the best witnesses.) This initial form may also contain For information, contact: Tribunal of the Diocese of Sister enjoyed each one of her ministries and carried a short questionnaire asking for salient facts related to the Covington at (859) 352-1500. (Continued on page 14)

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contact with their people. Priests indeed bring Christ to incarnational distinctiveness. Lessons about the Church their parishioners through preaching, presence, and Bishop Robert Barron is an Auxiliary Bishop of the (Continued from page 5) sacrament, but the people also give life to the priests, sus- Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Article originally published at which began, fittingly enough, during Lent — has awak- taining them with prayer and friendship. Keeping the WordOnFire.org. ened a profound hunger for what Vatican II called “the people away from their priests is just bad for both people source and summit of the Christian life.” Perhaps too and priests, for they are, in the Mystical Body, ordered many Catholics had grown indifferent to the Blessed toward one another. Sacrament, even, as a recent Pew Forum study indicated, A third and final insight is that the Church is stub- Sister Mary Rosanne ignorant of its deepest significance; and perhaps this bornly incarnational. At the heart of the Catholic sensi- (Continued from page 13) forced starvation will have a salutary effect. bility is the conviction that God became flesh in Jesus them out with patience and gentleness. A second ecclesiological insight is this: priests are in Christ. And Catholicism teaches that the presence of the In 2016 Sister Rosanne retired to Lourdes Hall. She con- an intensely symbiotic relationship with their people. risen Jesus is made known through words to be sure, but tinued living the charism by taking part in the daily activ- Everyone knows that priests have been passing through a also through physical signs — water, oil, bread, wine, etc. ities and going on special outings with her community. difficult period, practically without precedent in the his- — delivered by human hands and accompanied by bodily She always had a smile to greet each person. tory of the Church. The scandals of the past 25 years, cul- gestures. At the liturgy, we are meant to come together in Sister Mary Rosanne went home to God peacefully on minating in the McCarrick outrage, have soured many close proximity so that we can pray in unison, sing in May 19, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents and against priests and have made priests extremely vulnera- unison, process together, embrace one another, gesture in her sister Rosalind McCafferty. She is survived by her ble to the charge of clericalism. Without denying for a harmony with each other. In all of this, the incarnational brothers John, Richard, and Norbert Boh; and her sisters moment that these reactions and impressions are, to a quality of the Church becomes concretely expressed. And Martha Kirby, Doloures Ryan, Mary Brady and Rita degree, legitimate, I want to insist once again that the this is what has made the last six weeks so particularly Christy. Sister also leaves behind many beloved nieces vast, vast majority of priests are decent, prayerful men, difficult for Catholics. Our faith is not primarily an inter- and nephews. who want nothing more than to bring Christ to their peo- nal business, something negotiated between the individ- Due to the current restrictions on gatherings, a cele- ple. And this coronavirus quarantine has powerfully con- ual and the invisible Lord. Rather, it shows up physically bration of Sister Mary Rosanne’s life will be held for fam- firmed this for me. During the course of the shutdown, I and publicly, through bodies. Once again, I would hope ily and friends at a later date. A private Catholic blessing have personally reached out by phone or by Skype or that our fasting from togetherness will heighten our and burial took place at the provincial center and convent Zoom to all the priests of my region. Like everybody else, appreciation for this incarnational density of our faith. cemetery on Saturday, May 23, 2020. they’re a little antsy and bored, and their routines have So Catholics, don’t get discouraged. Rather, use this May Sister Mary Rosanne delight in the embrace of been interrupted. But time and again, they tell me that time of deprivation and abstention to awaken a deeper our good and loving God. their greatest frustration is not being able to have steady love for the Church in its Eucharistic, symbiotic, and SHOPPER’S GUIDE

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National/World and sisters,” he said. According to the Dicastery for Promoting SIGNIS: Catholic media vital for Integral Human Development, the yearlong celebration from May 24, 2020, to May 24, 2021, will emphasize “ecological con- accurate news, stories of faith, hope version in action” through a series of events dedicated to envi- WASHINGTON, DC — The president of SIGNIS urged the Pope to lead world shrines in rosary ronmental care, education and the economy. world’s bishops as the “chief storyteller” in their diocese to prayer for pandemic May 30 use all media at their disposal to “make known” stories “of New coalition seeks to pull together faith and hope” and of local Catholic heroes who exemplify VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will lead the major shrines Christ’s love to give people courage in “difficult times,” like around the world in praying the rosary to implore Mary’s church’s prison ministry efforts this current pandemic. Catholic media outlets also can provide intercession and protection amid the coronavirus pandemic. WASHINGTON, DC — There are more than 30 Catholic “basic tools” to the faithful “to spot” false stories, such the nar- The pope will pray at the replica of the Lourdes Grotto in the organizations providing some kind of prison ministry in the ratives about the “Chinese” virus causing the pandemic and Vatican Gardens May 30, the eve of Pentecost, and will also be United States. One reason is because the need is so great, with rumors of “dangerous fake cures,” said Helen Osman, who joined by several “men and women representing various cate- a prison population estimated at about 2.3 million by the heads SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for gories of people particularly affected by the virus,” the Vatican Prison Policy Initiative. But U.S. incarceration rates grew so Communication, based in Brussels. She made the comments in said May 26. The service will be at 5:30 p.m. in Rome (11:30 a.m. fast over the past generation, they far outstripped the ability of a statement issued ahead of World Communications Day, EDT). “At the feet of Mary, the Holy Father will place the many any one organization to keep up. What’s more, few of the which is May 24. A former diocesan editor and former commu- troubles and sorrows of humanity, further worsened by the organizations had any contact with others to coordinate min- nications secretary for the U.S. Conference of Catholic spread of COVID-19,” said a statement released by the istry efforts. That issue is now being addressed by the new Bishops, Osman is currently a communications consultant for Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization. Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition, which has slowly come the Texas Conference of Catholic Bishops in Austin. Pope According to the statement, the prayer, which coincides with into being over the past two years. Karen Clifton, the coali- Francis’ message for this year’s World Communications Day is: the end of the Marian month of May, “is another sign of close- tion’s executive coordinator, had been executive director of the “That you may tell your children and grandchildren” (Ex 10:2): ness and consolation for those who, in different ways, have Catholic Mobilizing Network, the anti-death-penalty organiza- Life becomes history.” The pope “reminds us of the impor- been struck by the coronavirus, in the certainty that the tion. Despite its focus on capital punishment and restorative tance of the stories we tell, especially in the midst of the din of Heavenly Mother will not disregard the requests for protec- justice, the network would be approached with requests for media that leave us feeling dislocated,” Osman said. “The nar- tion.” resources on issues regarding prisons and prisoners from peo- ratives that we live by must reflect the vision of the intercon- ple who knew of nowhere else to turn. In early 2018, the nectedness of all human life.” Faith leaders: Protecting human life Vatican sent a questionnaire to the papal nunciature in Washington asking about the state of prison ministry in the Pope: Church’s preferential option is priority in reopening churches United States, according to Harry Dudley, then staff to the U.S. STATE OF WASHINGTON — The bishops of the state of bishops’ Subcommittee on Certification for Ecclesial Ministry for the poor is nonnegotiable Washington said suspension of the public celebration of Mass and Service. Dudley, who has since retired, got the ministry VATICAN CITY — A missionary or church reality that is because of the coronavirus pandemic was undertaken “not out organizations “to really tell them from their perspective what truly inspired by the Holy Spirit “manifests predilection for of fear, but out of our deepest respect for human life and was going on. And all of those reports were sent to my desk, the poor and vulnerable as a sign and reflection of the Lord’s health.” “As disciples of Jesus, we are called to be instruments and I was asked to compile them and follow up,” he said. own preference for them,” Pope Francis told the pontifical mis- of God’s protection for the vulnerable and the common good,” sion societies. In a message May 21, the pope said that those the five bishops said in a May 22 statement released by the Food for those in need includes cookies involved with the church’s missionary activity “should never Washington State Catholic Conference. “Our love of God and justify their lack of concern for the poor with the excuse, wide- neighbor is always personal and not partisan. “While we share baked by award-winning Capuchin ly used in particular ecclesiastical circles, of having to concen- the desire to bring people back to Mass as quickly as possible, WASHINGTON, DC — Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese trate their energies on certain priorities for the mission. For we will wait to schedule our public worship when it is safe and of Washington provided 800 prepared meals and 800 boxes of the church, a preference for the poor is not optional,” he said. we are prepared to do so,” the statement said. Washington state groceries to needy families May 19 during a massive distribu- The mission societies, which are under the Congregation for was the site of the first widespread outbreak of the COVID-19, tion at the parking lot of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Evangelization of Peoples, include the Society for the the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. Washington Gov. the Immaculate Conception in Washington. Unlike previous Propagation of the Faith, the Missionary Childhood Jay Inslee and public health officials quickly enacted a mas- food distributions conducted by Catholic Charities since the Association, the Society of St. Peter Apostle and the sive shutdown of the state, including churches, to stem the out- onset of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic Missionary Union of Priests and Religious. The societies help break. He directed the country’s governors “to do the right downturn, the May 19 food giveaway included cookies baked by poor churches and communities around the world and support thing and allow these very important essential places of faith an award-winning pastry chef who also happens to be a reli- more than 9,000 health clinics, 10,000 orphanages, 1,200 schools, to open right now, this weekend.” gious brother preparing for the priesthood. Capuchin 80,000 seminarians and 9,000 religious sisters and brothers in Franciscan Brother Andrew Corriente baked about 1,600 more than 1,150 mission dioceses — mostly in Africa and Asia. Pope marks anniversary of ‘Laudato peanut butter, chocolate chip and snickerdoodle cookies to be Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the societies’ annual general distributed with the meals and groceries. Brother Andrew, a assembly was canceled, prompting the pope to send them the Si’’ with call to prayer, action fourth-year master of divinity student at The Catholic message “in order to share what I had intended to say to you VATICAN CITY — Commemorating the fifth anniversary of University of America and resident of Capuchin College, was personally.” his encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis called on crowned last January as the champion on ABC’s “The Great Christians to join in prayer and acts of care for the Earth and American Baking Show: Holiday Edition.” He beat out nine for the poor. After reciting the “Regina Coeli” prayer May 24, other bakers for the title during the nationally televised chal- the pope encouraged Catholics to participate in the celebration lenge. He was a popular contestant who trended on social of the “Special Laudato Si’ Anniversary Year,” a yearlong media as “Brother Baker.” “Catholic Charities came to me and series of initiatives dedicated to putting the encyclical’s teach- said they were going to feed 800 families, and as crazy as I am, I ing into action. “I invite all people of goodwill to join, to take just jumped on it,” Brother Andrew told the Catholic Standard, care of our common home and of our most fragile brothers newspaper of the Archdiocese of Washington. 16 May 29, 2020 Messenger

Wonderatgiftofcreation opens human heartstoprayer,pope says Junno Arocho Esteves story of life, with all its bitterness, some- Catholic News Service times risks stifling the gift of prayer in us, VATICAN CITY — The mystery and it is enough to contemplate a starry sky, a wonder of God’s creation can open the sunset, a flower, to rekindle the spark of hearts of men and women to express their thanksgiving,” the pope said. gratitude through prayer, Pope Francis The pope explained that the biblical said. account of creation was written when the During a live broadcast of his weekly people of Israel were under occupation, general audience from the library of the and many were deported or forced into Apostolic Palace May 20, the pope said that slavery in Mesopotamia. human beings are “the only creature Nevertheless, “just starting from the aware of such a profusion of beauty” and great story of creation, someone began to cannot help but “wonder what design of find reasons to give thanks, to praise God love must be behind such a powerful for existence,” he said. work.” “I would say that prayer opens the door “The prayer of man and woman is to hope,” the pope said. “Because men and closely linked to the feeling of wonder,” he women of prayer safeguard basic truths; said. “Human greatness is miniscule they are the ones who say — first to them- when compared to the dimensions of the selves and then to others — that this life, universe. The greatest human achieve- despite all its labors and trials, despite its ments seem to be few and far between,” difficult days, is filled with a grace for when compared to God’s creations. which to marvel.” The pope’s reflection coincided with Pope Francis said that prayer illumi- the observance of “Laudato Si’ Week” nates one’s life, “even in the darkest times, May 16-24. The weeklong event was pro- CNS photo/Vatican Media even in painful times” and that through it, moted as an occasion for Catholics to look Pope Francis looks out a window from his library in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Christians are called to become “bearers at steps they have taken to protect the May 20, 2020. of joy.” environment and assist the world’s poor that while one may feel insignificant in the grand scale of “This life is the gift that God has given people. the universe, “in prayer, a feeling of mercy is overwhelm- us, and it is too short to be consumed in sadness, in bitter- Before concluding his talk, the pope said that in contem- ingly affirmed” and leads to gratitude to God. ness,” the pope said. “Let us praise God, simply content plating God’s creation, Christians can be inspired to give “The relationship with God is the human being’s great- that we exist. Let us look at the universe, look at its beauty thanks to God through prayer. ness,” he said. “By nature, we are almost nothing, but by and even look at our own cross and say, ‘You exist. You “We are children of the great King, the Creator, capable vocation, we are the sons made us this way for you.’” of reading his signature in all of creation, that creation and daughters of the great which we don’t care for today. But in that creation, there is King!” the signature of God who made it out of love,” he said. “It’s an experience Continuing his series of talks on prayer, the pope said many of us have had. If the

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