Southwest “F���� ������� ���� G�� ���� �� ������ ��� �����������.” atholic -- St. Augustine CNewspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City www.dcdiocese.org/swkscatholic Vol. LII, No. 14 Sunday, October 15, 2017 Diocese mourns Local Catholic celebrates friend, co-worker The faces Father Francis ‘Blessed’ Father Stanley Rother of suff ering Jordan Most Rev. John B. Brungardt

Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City

n an ambulance for the second ti me in two years. As a pati ent. Suff ering. Who are the Ifaces of suff ering? Disease, surgery, aging, desti tuti on: Our bodies are frail. The Lord formed us in our mothers’ wombs. We grow, weaken through disease, illness, and accident, then die. God is with us to our death and beyond. I think of Jesus healing the leper: “Jesus stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, ‘I do will it. Be made “I thank the Lord clean’” (Luke 5:13). At ti mes, Jesus heals us. At ti mes, we trust that He is bringing us home. We every day for unite ourselves physically to our Savior’s suff ering on the Cross. Emotional trauma, mental difficulties, my vocation loneliness, addicti ons: Our minds are frail. The Lord gave us our as a priest.” reason and intellect to be rati onal creatures. At ti mes, we suff er these traumas through no fault By TIM WENzL of our own. At ti mes, we fail to choose His plan Archivist Emeritus through our own fault, leading to suff ering. God arden City- Father Francis will comfort us in these challenges. The Bible “Frank” G. Jordan, reti red teaches about the Samaritan woman at the Gpriest of the Diocese of well: “Jesus answered and said to her, ‘if you Dodge City, died Sept. 27, 2017, knew the gift of God and who is saying to you,’ in Garden City. He was 93 years “Give me a drink,” ‘you would have asked him old. In additi on to being a dioc- Photo by Charlene Myers and he would have given you living water’” esan priest, Father Jordan was a Oklahoma nati ve Father Stanley Rother is beati fi ed at a special celebrati on at- (John 4:10). We trust in Jesus to give us this Dominican Associate. tended by 15,000 people at the Cox Conventi on Center in Oklahoma City. Father living water, Himself, in our ti mes of emoti onal “The Father Frank Jordan I knew Rother is the fi rst u.S.-born priest to be beati fi ed. The priest, who was murdered suff ering. was a Wandering Man,” said in in 1981, was on a hit-list, yet conti nued to minister to his fl ock. A Temptati on, narcissism, lack of charity, sin: Emeritus Ronald Gilmore, handful of local Catholics knew Father Rother, including Charlene Myers, who Our souls are frail. The Lord gave us free will that we may choose the good and avoid evil. But who presided at the funeral Mass. covered the beati fi cati on for the Catholic. “Though he reti red a year before See Pages 3, 4 we are weak. Through our ego and narcissism, I came,” Bishop Gilmore said, “he we fall to temptati on. We sin, turning away from was always moving to some place, God, each other, and ourself. Holy Scripture de- always in search of some thing. scribes Jesus’ pardon of the sinful woman: “So And that was a vocati on for him. Sister Renee Kirmer, ASC, dies I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; hence she has shown great love. But the one And that was an encouragement ichita--Sister Mary Renee Kirmer died to whom litt le is forgiven, loves litt le. He said to for us. Sept. 20, 2017. She was 81 and had been her, ‘your sins are forgiven’” (Luke 7:47-48). Note “Look at the Readings he chose Wa professed Adorer of the Blood of Christ how the Lord links love to forgiveness. When we for his Funeral Mass. The Spirit of for 57 years. The Mass of Resurrecti on was cel- forgive, we love. When we love, we forgive. Our the Lord was indeed upon him, as ebrated at the Wichita Center, with burial in the Compassionate Jesus will give us His grace during Isaiah said; he sent Father Frank Sisters Adorers’ cemetery. the suff ering of temptati on. to preach and to heal, and with She was born near Spearville on Dec. 28, 1935, How do we approach the face of suff ering in the oil of gladness in both tasks. the sixth child of Frank and Albina (Penka) Kir- others? In ourself? Pope Francis’ model fi ts: to He worked with what the Lord had mer, and bapti zed at St. John the Bapti st Church. encounter, to invite, and to accompany. Let us given him, his own idiosycrati c self, Her family later moved to Dodge City where faithfully encounter the face of suff ering, and de- and he used that self to build up she played soft ball, tennis and basketball. She velop a relati onship with the person. Let us gently the Body of Christ, as St. Paul said was valedictorian of her 1953 Dodge City High invite ourselves to assist, invite her into our lives in his lett er to the Ephesians. He School graduati ng class, and later worked there as a sister. Let us compassionately accompany knew, as St. John did, that he had for fi ve years as the principal’s secretary. him in suff ering, not giving up, not abandoning not chosen the Lord; he knew that She graduated in 1963 from Sacred Heart our brother. If I am suff ering, let me humbly ask the Lord had fi rst chosen him, and College, earning a bachelor’s degree in business for assistance, not turning inward. Jesus will help us, He loves us more than we can ask or imagine, that he was to go forth, and that and theology. She earned a master’s degree in especially we who suff er! Conti nued on Page 8 Conti nued on Page 8 Page 2 October 15, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic How do we pray the way the prayed?

ne of you asked me last week how to pray Every life of prayer is a wonder of two He can point out the sins, and the habits, and the way the Saints prayed. He was think- unique, unrepeatable, beings meeting one the rationalizations, and the manipulations, and Oing of St. Teresa of Avila and of St. John of another, as if for the first time, circling one the games we play: he can point out some of the Cross. another, feeling one another out, getting what holds you back from such a communion I should have answered the way an anony- comfortable with one another. In prayer, you with God. mous writer did in the late 14th century. The are one such unique being, the Almighty God is But he cannot live your adventure for you. writer of the Cloud of Unknowing went to the the Other. He wants nothing more than a deep You and the Lord must walk that always surpris- heart of it. and abiding communion with you. This is the ing, and sometimes painful, journey: the two of How can you do contemplative prayer? I am Adventure he is creating for you. you, alone with one another. Another Way at a complete loss, he said. For in all honesty, Any spiritual director is useful in only a How do I help you pray like the Saints. In all + Most Rev. I must admit I do not know. All I can say is I limited way. He can help clear the ground, honesty, I do not know. Only God knows, but Ronald M. Gilmore pray that Almighty God will teach you himself. for you, from his own hard-one experience at he will help you come to know, too. Bishop Emeritus of (Cloud of Unknowing, Chapter 34) clearing the rock-strewn land of his own soul. Dodge City

ather Raymond F. Collins, S.T.D., of Religious Studies and professor The event will take place from Fa renowned expert on the New of New Testament at The Catholic 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and includes lunch. Testament, an award-winning University of America, Father Col- Through the -Diocese Stew- SCRIPTURE DAY professor, and a visiting scholar in lins served as a member of the fac- ardship Partnership, the Annual the Department of Religious Stud- ulty of theology at the Katholieke Scripture Day has no registration to address ies at Brown University, will discuss Universiteit Leuven in Belgium. fee. “Sexuality in the Bible,” at the an- He is the author and/or editor RSVP to Gayla Kirmer so orga- nual Scripture Day, Thursday, Oct. of 20 books on the New Testa- nizers can have an accurate meal 26 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of ment, and has written more than count: [email protected] Sexuality in Guadalupe in Dodge City. two hundred articles for scholarly or call (620) 227-1525. Jaime Gil Nunez will be providing and pastoral journals in the United the session in Spanish (see Page 10). States and abroad. the Bible The former dean of the School Información española, Página 10 Great Bend Mission Bazaar, Nov. 11, to benefit Nigeria mission he annual Great Bend Mission Bazaar containers representing the prize packages to support the Dominican Sisters of of your choosing: TPeace mission in Nigeria, as well as the 1. Great Wolf Lodge, overnight Kansas City economic poor in Kansas and Colorado, will 2. Hand-Quilted Wall Hanging take place Saturday, Nov. 11, beginning at 3. Quarter Beef (four to be awarded) 7 a.m., and concluding at 2 p.m. 4. Hand Sculpted Santa The event will take place at the Mother- 5. Wildfire Ranch Overnight, Medicine house in Great Bend, at 3600 Broadway. Lodge, KS The Sisters and friends have been hard at 6. Hand-Turned Wooden Bowl work to produce hundreds of handcrafted 7. $150 Cash (two to be awarded) and homemade items for sale, including: 8. $50 Wal-Mart Gift Card (two to be Bread • Rolls • Jelly • Candy & Noodles • awarded) Scrubbies • Tea Towels• Baby Items and 9. $100 Northview Nursery Gift Card Toys • Christmas Decorations • Greeting 10. $100 Stutzman Greenhouse Gift Card Cards• Cross-Stitch Items • Quilts and 11. Child’s Rocking Chair from Rosewood Afghans • Gift Baskets and much more. Gallery The event will also include a raffle: A $10 12. $100 Kwik Shop Gift Card raffle “Blue” ticket, the prize for which is a 13. $75 Cash diamond ruby earrings and 18K diamond 14. $50 Cash ruby pendant, must be purchased by 4 You do not have to be present to win; the p.m., Friday Nov. 10. sisters will contact all the winners. Individ- “White” tickets are $1 each or six for $5, uals can register for raffle tickets online at which can be placed in one of dozens of https://community.oppeace.org/GBBazaar. HELP WANTED ‘First Saturday Devotion’ Nov. 4 Diocesan Director of Matrimony, The First Saturday devotion is a traditional devotion in the Church. With the 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions, local Catholics begin a regional ef- Family Life, and Natural Family Planning fort to have the Five First Saturdays devotion -- starting Nov. 4 at St. Stanislaus in he Catholic Diocese of Dodge City is Cathedral Parish and regional work- Ingalls. The devotion begins at 8:30 a.m. with confessions and rosary, followed by 9 Tseeking a Director of the Matrimony, shops/meetings/listening sessions. a.m. Mass. Confessions, meditation, and refreshments follow Mass. All are invited. Family Life, & Natural Family Planning The Director oversees internal and ex- office (MFLNFP). The Director shall ternal communications and outreach for Protecting God’s Children guide the mission of the office through the Diocese with the use of print, web, he Diocese of Dodge City requires all Abuse Hotline collaboration with and parishes and other media forms. employees and volunteers who work If you or someone you know may have and ensure that the programs operate Prefer Bachelor’s Degree in related T with children to participate in a Protect- been a victim of sexual abuse by clergy, an in accordance with the teachings of the area, proficient verbal and written ing God’s Children awareness session. employee or volunteer of the Diocese of and the mission outlined communication skills, bilingual (English/ Through the Diocesan Awareness Ses- Dodge City, you are asked to contact Dave by the Diocese. Spanish) preferred. sions and other educational efforts of Snapp, Fitness Review Administrator: (620) The MFLNFP office is responsible for To request additional information on the diocese, all people of the diocese can 225-5051 work; (620) 225-2412 home; programs for the Diocese in these areas position specifications and requirements learn how to discuss different aspects of [email protected]. You always have and is responsible for organizing and and/or to apply: Email cover letter and abuse -- including sexual abuse -- with the right to directly contact the Department directing efforts to involve volunteers resume to [email protected] or children and how to teach them to protect for Children and Families/Kansas Protection in programs and services within the mail to Catholic Diocese of Dodge City, themselves. Report Center: Hotline number is 1-800- Diocese including 48 parishes in 28 coun- Attn: Human Resources, 910 Central, For updated listings, visit www.dcdio- 922-5330. ties. 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The Southwest Kansas Catholic October 15, 2017 Page 3 U.S. priest martyred in Guatemala beatified before thousands

Photo by Anne Frazier By Charlene Myers After volunteering for the mission, Father Rother Special to the Catholic “The reality here is that served 13 years as in Santiago Atitlan, help- “No one has greater love than this: to lay down ing the poorest of the poor, the Tz’utujil Indians, one’s life for one’s friends.” we are in danger. But descendants of the Mayans. He built a farmer’s t was a bright and beautiful autumn morning on we don’t know what co-op, a hospital, a school, and a Catholic radio Sept. 23, 2017 when more than 15,000 people- station for his parishioners. I-most from the United States, but some from form the government Some government officials and high members of Father Stanley Francis Rother’s parish in Guate- will use to further re- the military in Guatemala felt threatened by the mala--gathered to witness the glorious ceremony American priest and his followers, as the Romans of the Oklahoma priest’s . press the Church…. But felt threatened by Jesus and his disciples 2,000 People were still being turned away at the door if it is my destiny that years ago. as the Beatification Mass began. (Beatification I should give my life Father Rother was murdered in his rectory is the last step before as a of by three “tall large men in masks” on July 28, the Roman Catholic Church.) here, then so be it…. I 1981. (Native Guatemalans are noted for their Pope Francis had declared Ser- don’t want to desert short stature, and people of virtue don’t hide vant of God Stanley Francis Rother, who grew behind masks.) Nine other Catholic priests were up in Okarche, Oklahoma, to be the first martyr these people.” murdered in Guatemala that same year during and the first priest born in the United States to -- Blessed Father Stanley Rother the horrible civil war of death and destruction be beatified. that began in 1960 and lasted until 1996 in that Representing Pope Francis at the beatification country. was Cardinal Angelo Amato of Rome, S.D.B., Pre- Father Stanley Archbishop Coakley described Father Rother as fect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Rother, above, “an ordinary man, who responded to God’s call who led the ceremony. Also attending were 50 was beatified to the priesthood and to missionary labors in a other U.S. , more than 200 priests and Sept. 23 in foreign land,” adding “It was his fidelity to grace 200 deacons, as well as more than 100 Sisters, Oklahoma City. that enabled him to become all that God desired including the sister of Father Rother, Sister Marita Such was his love for him.” Rother of Wichita. Father Rother’s brother Tom for the people “We are all called to become saints,” Archbishop and wife Marti also attended. Sister Marita is a he served in Coakley then noted solemnly. member of the Adoprers of the Blood of Christ Guatemala, that The voices of angels seemed to issue from the in Wichita. the priest, after variety of sacred and liturgical music sung by vari- Cardinal Amato was assisted by two Oklahoma a brief respit ous choirs of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City City archbishops: Most Rev. Paul S. Coakley, who in Oklahoma, and the Schola from Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary called Father Rother’s beatification “historic,” returned to serve in Emmitsburg, Maryland, one of the seminaries and Most Rev. Eusebius Beltran, former bishop in Guatemala, Father Rother attended. of the Diocese of Tulsa, who initiated the cause even after having Hundreds of priests robed in white distributed for Father Rother’s sainthood 10 years ago. learned that his Holy Communion to the vast crowd of people, Archbishop Beltran read a brief biography of name was on a some climbing up into the high rows in the many his former diocesan priest. The Rite of Beatifica- list of those to be sections of the convention hall. tion then began when Archbishop Coakley, ac- assassinated by In Father Rother’s last Christmas letter to Oklaho- companied by Dr. Andrea Ambrosi, Postulator death squads. ma Catholics before his death, he had written: of the Cause, addressed Cardinal Amato with the “The reality here is that we are in danger. But request for beatification. Photos (above and below) by Charlene Myers we don’t know what form the government will An enormous banner with a color image of use to further repress the Church…. But if it is my Blessed Rother was unveiled behind the altar destiny that I should give my life here, then so be during the beatification rite. The Archdiocese of it…. I don’t want to desert these people.” Oklahoma City had commissioned a documentary The day this man who did not desert his people film, “The Shepherd Cannot Run: Father Rother’s was beatified was a day to remember–and a holy Story,” from Lampstand Media, shown during the and beloved person to venerate and call upon morning of the beatification. until our dying days. While Father Rother was attending seminary, Father Rother’s holy presence was felt by the St. John XXIII had asked the Catholic churches of thousands who had come from near and far to North America to send missionaries to Central honor him. They remembered him then, and will America. The dioceses of Oklahoma City and Tulsa remember him always. responded by establishing a mission in Santiago Thanks be to God for Blessed Father Stanley Atitlan, a poor rural community of indigenous Francis Rother, and hopefully the day will come natives in a mountainous area near a lovely lake in our lifetimes that he will becomeSaint Stanley in Guatemala. Francis Rother!

Page 4 October 15, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Commentary Eden: so close yet so far Remembering Father Stanley Rother By Charlene Myers in small pieces so he could chew it. he other day I was driving through five times as much if it were even within Special to the Catholic “He treated him like a family member,” she Oklahoma, looking out at all the 200 miles of Denver. People in Colorado ather Stanley Francis Rother, the martyr said. “I think that was Christ in person.” Ttrees and rolling hills, when I had squirm when they learn how low the cost and recently beatified priest, wrote a Father Rother’s brother Tom said: “The an epiphany. of living is here in Kansas. Literally. It’s regular column for many years about his beatification makes me pretty proud. He I pulled out a pencil and a piece of fun to watch. Sometimes they twitch. F work in a Guatemala mission for the Eastern deserves every bit, every honor he’s getting. paper and quickly wrote it down. I read It’s like they’re inventing a new dance Oklahoma Catholic Newspaper in Tulsa, where He was a good man.” it over and checked for errors. I took out move or something. I served as associate editor in the 1970s. As a former farmer himself, Father Rother a dictionary, just in case, and checked When I think about it, those majestic When he didn’t have time to mail his col- taught the Guatemalans new farming meth- several words. Granted, I probably mountains are relatively close to us here umn and happened to be in Tulsa, he would ods. He also built a co-op for the farmers, a should have pulled over first. in Kansas. Yet, they’re so far, far away. come leaping up the stairs (probably two at hospital, a school, and the first Catholic radio I smiled, retook the wheel, and ma- Eden is like that, in a way. a time) to our office high at the top of Holy station for remote villagers. His parishioners neuvered back onto the road from the I can see Eden in my beloved Colorado Family Cathedral School, and with a broad had no word for “Stanley” in their language, pasture I was driving through. mountains, but I see it in Kansas, too. grin deliver his column in person. so they named him “Francisco.” What I realized was this: Have you ever just stopped to look at Father Rother was tall and lean. He had an My daughter Anne and I woke up at 4 a.m. The most difficult thing about being the sky, reaching from horizon to ho- easy smile and gentle manner as he talked the day of Father Rother’s beatification. We expelled from the Garden of Eden isn’t rizon with hardly a man- or woman- or and wrote about his mission work with the rushed through breakfast and drove in the the high cost of quality clothing, having combination man/woman-made object Tz’utujil Indians, descendants of the Mayans, morning chill to the nearby church of St. Pius to to work for a living, or even the pain in sight? in Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala. climb onto an enormous bus that would trans- of child-birth, although I imagine that Have you seen the beauty of the waft- The last time I saw him was in the spring of port us to Oklahoma City to the convention very child-birth is a close second. ing waves of wheat as they waft wavily 1981, when I interviewed him for a story for center. We sat in the first two seats behind The most difficult thing about being in the wind? Well? the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Newspaper. the driver, a large, strong looking woman who expelled from the Garden of Eden is that Have you noticed that, except for the We met at an empty synagogue across the ushered us in total darkness for an hour safely we can see it from here. occasional combine lumbering down the street from Christ the King in Tulsa, my parish down an Oklahoma turnpike to busy freeways. So close, yet so far. highway, or the road crews that are end- church next to my school (Marquette) when I We arrived at the Cox Convention Center in While living in Colorado, to get home lessly repaving our roads for no reason, was a child. Father Rother’s name was on a Oklahoma City in one piece. (The last hour from work I drove through a paradise of the highways are free from traffic? death list in Guatemala, and he had returned of the two-hour morning trip thankfully was green foothills before turning into the With all these blessings, isn’t it like to Oklahoma to visit his family in Okarche for concluded in sunlight.) Rocky Mountains, the gentle curves of we’re living in a sort-of Garden of Eden what he knew might be the last time. It was When we stepped into the convention cen- the road slowly giving way to hairpin right here in Kansas? to be their final reunion. ter two hours before the ceremony, it already turns amid a thick forest of pines before Well … no. He told me solemnly that he had decided was packed with thousands of people. I was reaching our little A-frame cabin deep See, darn if that ol’ apple doesn’t to return to Guatemala because “A shepherd told by an usher that I should have obtained a in the woods. It was beautiful! still exist -- the one that Adam and Eve cannot abandon his sheep; a shepherd can- press pass in order to be seated in the press Cut to a few decades later: munched on. not run at the first sign of danger.” He had section. The two seats we were ushered to A few weeks ago I was driving from We can see the beauty of the Garden been caught in the civil war in Guatemala, were located behind the stage. Before us my folks’ place in Denver to Manitou in many places, we can reach for it, but where brutal killers threw the tortured dead loomed a dreadful, huge black curtain onto Springs, Colorado for my niece’s wed- before it is the fog of war. And hate. And bodies of his deacons and parishioners onto which, we were told, the ceremony would be ding. Manitou is like a little European horrible violence. How can we reach such his porch. projected on two much smaller screens. On village snuggled just inside the base of beauty through such ugliness? It seems During his recent beatification ceremony the other side of the large, black curtain sat the Rocky Mountains. For the first time that human-kind will go on biting that Sept. 23 at the Cox Convention Center in the altar and the thousands of bishops, priests, in a decade I experienced the beauty of apple, distancing us from Eden. Oklahoma City, I learned something new sisters and laity who could see everything the mountains once again. The teachings of Christ – that’s our about him. One speaker told of how Father before them from their seats. Only this time, having lived in Spear- true Garden of Eden! When Christ came, Rother himself had gone looking for missing I was in tears, and decided strongly against our ville for 17 years, I had this sad realiza- he pulled it from its geographic location persons in Guatemala, and brought their seating arrangement. My daughter faithfully tion: I paid more each month for a studio and put it into each of us. And if we can’t bodies back to family members who were followed behind me as we searched for better apartment in Colorado 20 years ago than live in the Garden, it’s nice to know the too terrified to search for their kidnapped seats. In the lobby, I told a young woman usher I pay for my house in Spearville today. Garden lives within us. relatives. What a man of courage and bravery that I had driven all the way from the Dodge City -- Dave Myers In fact, my house would cost probably Father Rother was! area to attend this ceremony. She would not Nine other Catholic priests also would be have recognized the name of my hometown murdered in Guatemala during the years that “Spearville,” but it seems that everyone on Father Rother served there. He died July 28, earth has heard of Dodge City! (Spearville IS 1981 after three large men in masks (hired in the area of Dodge City anyway!) killers) forced their way into his rectory, I was not about to watch the beatification struggled with him, and finally shot him twice of my dear friend from behind a black cur- in the head. His feast day will be celebrated tain! The understanding usher led us to two worldwide on July 28. wonderful high seats from which the entire More than 15,000 people, including some ceremony was visible and photographs were who traveled a long way from Father Rother’s possible. Guatemala parish, crowded into the Cox Con- I whispered a prayer of thanksgiving to vention Center in Oklahoma City on Sept. 23 Father Rother, to whom I had been send- to witness the beatification of the priest who ing frantic messages of prayer only minutes grew up on a farm in Okarche, Oklahoma. earlier! Hundreds of saddened people were turned Father Rother had written a letter to Oklaho- away when the center filled to capacity. ma Catholics during his last Christmas season, Among his family members attending the telling of the deathly dangers and persecution joyous celebration was his sister, Sister Marita his parishioners were enduring. Rother, A.S.C. of Wichita, who once served as “Given the situation, I am not ready to leave principal of Sacred Heart Cathedral School here just yet…,” he wrote. “But if it is my in Dodge City and also as Superintendent destiny that I should give my life here, then of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Dodge so be it.... There is still a lot of good that can Official Newspaper Bishop John B. Brungardt...... Publisher City. be done under the circumstances,” he added Published Semi-Monthly by the David Myers...... Editor “I spent two summers with him in Guatema- hopefully. “The shepherd cannot run at the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City. All la,” Sister Marita reflected earlier. “He was there first sign of danger.” material in this newspaper is Tim Wenzl...... Advertising Manager copyrighted 2017. Daniel Stremel, CPA....Business Manager for the people. There was an old gentleman What a faithful and holy priest, a servant of The Southwest Kansas Catholic Mrs. Margaret Klenke...... Editor Emerita who came every day to eat dinner with Father God who did not run from danger! P.O. Box 137, Dodge City, KS 67801 Service of Editors Stan, who gave him his place at the table, and Pray for us, dear Blessed Father Rother, and Phone: (620) 227-1519 Msgr. A.J. Felling 1966-1971 made sure he had something to eat.” remember us and ours in Paradise. Facsimile: (620) 227-1545 Byron Hull 1971-1974 Sister Marita recalled how Father Rother Hopefully you will be named “Saint Stanley e.mail: [email protected] Margaret Klenke 1974-1990 would reach over and cut the old man’s meat Francis Rother” in our lifetimes! website: dcdiocese.org/swkscatholic Tim Wenzl 1990-2000 The Southwest Kansas Catholic October 15, 2017 Page 5 Religious liberty protections ‘a victory for all Americans’ altimore, Md. (CNA) - The chair without violating Catholic moral Lori told CNA that “in addition to “The bishops recognized that is of the U.S. bishops’ Committee principles, he added. the various challenges we face on important for us to teach, cat- “It’s said Bon Religious Liberty says that The U.S. bishop’s conference religious liberty at the federal and echize, and address these issues,” expanded religious liberty protec- has consistently opposed the local levels, the biggest thing we Lori said. “I was very gratified by that nearly tions in the federal contraception contraception mandate since it need to do is effectively catechize, that decision.” mandate are a “victory for the First was announced in 2011. While Lori evangelize, and teach about reli- Lori also said that domestic 70 per- Amendment, and a victory for all praised expanded religious liberty gious freedom. That is job number religious liberty challenges should Americans, even those who don’t protections, he told CNA that “as one” for the bishops’ religious raise awareness of religious perse- cent of the agree with the Church’s” teaching on important as the announcement liberty committee, he explained. cution around the world. world’s pop- contraception. is, it’s a regulation that could be “On the one hand, we face “It’s said that nearly 70 percent The Department of Health changed by a future administra- specific legal challenges,” he said. of the world’s population lives ulation lives and Human Services announced tion.” “On the other hand, we face a under some restriction of their revisions to the contraception He said the bishops would society losing sight of the beauty, religious freedom. That ought to under some mandate provisions of the Afford- continue to work for “a more goodness, and dignity of religious be sobering for us in the West,” he able Care Act Oct. 6, considerably permanent solution” to the ethical liberty.” said. restriction expanding exemptions for religious challenges posed by the contracep- The archbishop said that Ameri- “We need to be in great solidar- groups and others with moral or tion mandate. cans risk “frittering away” freedom ity of prayer with those suffer- of their reli- ethical objections to providing “We’ll also see more challenges of religion if they do not actively ing religious persecution,” he gious free- contraception in employee health to our religious liberty,” Lori told work to protect it. said, adding hope that American plans. CNA. “We’ll continue seeking a “Will we have a just society with- Catholics would support initiatives dom. That In comments to CNA, Archbishop more robust understanding and out protecting religious liberty?” promoting religious liberty interna- William Lori of Baltimore, who has implementation of RFRA laws.” he asked. tionally. ought to be led the bishops’ religious liberty RFRA, the Religious Freedom In June, the U.S. bishops voted The archbishop explained that efforts since the formation of the Restoration Act, is a federal statute to permanently establish the reli- protecting religious liberty do- sobering committee in 2011, said the an- limiting the government’s abil- gious liberty committee within the mestically could itself have global nouncement was “very welcome ity to “substantially burden” the structure of the bishops’ confer- effect. “By protecting our freedom, for us in the news.” free exercise of religion. Since ence. It had previously been an ad and keeping the flame of freedom West.” “I think it restores a balance that being signed into law by President hoc committee, which, by confer- burning brightly, we serve as a sign was lacking,” the archbishop said. Clinton in 1993, 21 states have ence rules, could only remain ac- of hope” for persecuted religious “It permits us to do our ministries” enacted similar provisions. tive over a defined period of time. believers around the globe, he said. The government’s new religious freedom guidance: What does it mean? By Michelle Bauman religious liberty extends not only to review, under which only the most seri- federal aid or grant programs – they ashington D.C. (CNA) - All eyes persons, but to organizations, and that ous of government interests are per- may not be denied participation in these were on the Department of religious freedom is not surrendered mitted to infringe upon a fundamental programs when the money is going WHealth and Human Services on when an individual participates in the constitutional right. toward activities that are not explicitly Friday, as the Trump administration an- marketplace or interacts with govern- It also says that the law “applies even religious in nature. nounced a major broadening of exemp- ment – two key points argued in the where a religious adherent seeks an ex- This has been an important issue in tions to the federal contraception man- HHS mandate debate over the last six emption from a legal obligation requir- the weeks after Hurricane Harvey with date, prompting cheers from religious years. ing the adherent to confer benefits on a group of Houston churches suing freedom proponents nationwide. This second point – that individu- third parties,” making it clear that RFRA the Federal Emergency Management Less noticed was another critical als do not have to remove themselves applies in cases such as the HHS man- Agency, claiming they had been denied development in the U.S. religious liberty from civil society in order to retain their date. disaster relief grants due to their reli- landscape: Attorney General Jeff Ses- right to religious freedom – could also The document takes a firm stand in gious status. sions issued government-wide legal have implications in several high-profile insisting that RFRA be taken seriously The principle was also at play earlier guidance outlining 20 principles of lawsuits, largely revolving around the and interpreted robustly. It’s worth not- this year, when the Supreme Court ruled religious liberty that, the Department of freedom of service providers such as ing that this is a return to ideas widely in favor of a Lutheran church that was Justice says, should govern all adminis- florists, cake bakers, and photographers held just 25 years ago: when RFRA was seeking to make safety improvements trative agencies and executive depart- to decline same-sex weddings, based on enacted in 1993, it has nearly unani- on its playground through a state re- ments in their work. their religious beliefs about marriage. mous support from both parties and was imbursement program. The church had Sessions had been instructed to “issue Six of the 20 religious liberty principles signed into law by Bill Clinton. initially been turned away because of its guidance interpreting religious liberty in Sessions’ document are dedicated to Also significant, the guidance explicitly religious affiliation. protections in federal law” by an execu- the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, affirms the right of religious organiza- Now that the attorney general has tive order signed by President Trump in known as RFRA. tions to “employ only persons whose issued the guidance, it is up to each May. Enacted in 1993, RFRA is one of the beliefs and conduct are consistent with agency and department to implement The 25-page document released by primary legislative pillars upon which re- the employers’ religious precepts.” This the principles as they make employment the attorney general will please many ligious freedom arguments have rested is a victory for faith-based employers, decisions, develop regulations, adminis- religious liberty advocates. Its bold in the last two decades. It says that the among them Catholic schools who have ter programs and write up contracts and language highlights the crucial role of federal government may not substan- faced opposition for asking employees grants. religious freedom in American life. It tially burden the free exercise of reli- to sign codes of conduct agreeing to The fight over the proper role of could also have an impact on pending gion, unless there is a compelling state abide by Catholic teaching on issues religious liberty in the nation is far legal disputes across the country. interest in doing so, and it is carried out such as sexuality. from over, however. The document has Early in the memo, the guidance as- in the least-restrictive manner possible. Today’s guidance also confirms that already been criticized by its opponents serts, “Religious liberty is not merely RFRA applies only to the federal government cannot interfere with the as oppressive to women and the LGBT a right to personal religious beliefs or government, although in recent years, autonomy of religious organizations. community. even to worship in a sacred place. It also similar laws have increasingly been pro- This idea was reinforced by the Supreme The broad effect of the guidance encompasses religious observance and posed or passed in state legislatures. Court in Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC – a rare will continue to unfold in the coming practice.” Religious freedom propo- The guidance explains that RFRA unanimous ruling in 2012 in which the months. Challenges to it will undoubt- nents have argued for this definition “applies to all sincerely-held religious court upheld the “ministerial exception” edly arise as well. The ultimate outcome avidly in recent years, amid fears that beliefs,” and the government does not that allows religious organizations to remains to be seen. But in the mean- the idea was being eroded, especially as have the authority to second-guess the hire and fire ministers without interfer- time, religious liberty proponents can the phrase “freedom of worship” often reasonableness of a religious conviction. ence from the government. find encouragement in some of the replaced “freedom of religion” in the It affirms that in evaluating RFRA claims, Finally, the document released by Ses- strongest language on the issue coming Obama administration. courts must use what is known as “strict sions says that religious organizations from a presidential administration in The document goes on to state that scrutiny” – the highest level of judicial must have equal footing in applying for decades. Page 6 October 15, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic ‘RCIA Kansas!’ draws Catholics from across state The art and soul of guiding soon-to-be Catholics Special to the Catholic ore than 90 people gathered on Sept. 29-30 in Wichita at Mthe Spiritual Life Center for “RCIA Kansas,” a multi-layered event that occurs every two years. It is an event that is presented in two languages to three dioceses: Dodge City, Salina and Wichita, for credit or personal enrichment. RCIA Kansas is for everyone in- volved in RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) … pastors, RCIA team members, sponsors and god- parents, parishioners, catechists, parish music ministers … everyone. It is a watering well for all those who serve to bring new members into the church. Participants refresh their knowl- edge and review the experience of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Participants also examine the parish as a venue for evangelization, accompaniment, and hospitality. During the weekend, participants engaged in reflection and discussion revolving around their own stories of faith and ways of sharing their story with others. The talks were encircled with opening, morning, and ritual prayer. Three plenary sessions were pre- sented by: Father Richard Fragomeni, Father Patrick Keyes, and Dolores Martinez. Programs included “Your parish is there to make new disciples and renew old ones … Pope Francis;” “Sharing Your Story; Sharing Christ’s Story;” “Ritual – touching the heart.” There were also concurrent ses- sions offered by Father Bob Schrem- mer, Father Frank Coady, Dolores Martinez and Father Patrick Keyes: “A Parish that Accompanies,” “Walk- ing with Jesus - Bible Study on Accom- paniment,” and “Can We Trust the Liturgy? Can We Trust the RCIA?” “I use the ‘Word Working’ method with college students and men’s groups each week, and the sessions at RCIA Kansas helped me to real- ize how important it is to facilitate an environment where people can share their stories alongside the story of the Church,” said Gentry Heimerman, Director of Young Adults for the Diocese of Dodge City. “By connecting their diverse experiences to the Word, people can see how their narrative, while still unique, is not lonesome or solitary. They can be united not just to the people around the coffee table, but to all who surround the altar.” Clockwise from top: Father Robert Photos “Even for those of us who have Schremmer speaks with participants been in RCIA ministry for many, provided by gathered around a baptismal font; Patricia Lujan, many years, we need things like Father Richard Fragomeni holds a RCIA Kansas to be renewed, revived Coleen Steen, workshop; (left) participants, includ- and Gentry and to learn something new,” noted ing (second from left) diocesan youth Heimerman. Sister Janice Grochowsky, CSJ. “We director, Adam Urban, gather outside are always learning, so I take advan- for prayer and song; Father Patrick tage of opportunities like this to go Keyes, CSsR, who formerly served in deeper into my understanding of the the Diocese of Dodge City, speaks to process of conversion and the rituals those gathered. At center is speaker that mark the transitions of those we Dolores Martinez. accompany to the font and table.” Code Quilts – w/quilt Code Patterns in COLOR FOR OCT. 15, 2017 issue

The Southwest Kansas Catholic October 15, 2017 Page 7 Salina’s Bishop Weisenburger appointed 7th Bishop of Tucson Diocese

Celebrating ‘V Encuentro’ Photos by David Myers panish-speaking Catholics from participated in the The First National Encuentro for Hispanic Youth and V Encuentro Oct. 7, part of a four-year program Young Adult Ministry (2005-06) opened new pastoral ope Francis has transferred Bishop Edward S designed to bring people closer to Christ, to create avenues in ministry to and with the Hispanic/Latino Joseph Weisenburger from the Diocese of missionary disciples, and to encourage and empower young church. Salina to the Diocese of Tucson, Ariz. P Christian leadership. The V Encuentro (pictured above) has found an un- The Holy See made the announcement Oct. Encuentro invites all Catholics in the United States precedented number of parishes serving Hispanics/La- 3 in Rome. Bishop Weisenburger was notified to intense missionary activity, consultation, leadership tinos and a growing influence of apostolic movements, the previous week by the Apostolic Nuncio, development, and identification of best ministerial prac- all of which are led by thousands of Hispanic/Latino lay- Archbishop Pierre Christophe, that Pope Francis tices. ecclesial ministers. It also counts with record numbers was entrusting to him the pastoral care of the The process of Encuentro has been the catalyst for de- of Hispanics/Latinos engaged in formation programs people of the Diocese of Tucson. veloping ministries among Hispanics/Latinos during the and a growing number of Catholic Hispanic/Latino Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, sixth Bishop of Tuc- past 50 years. Each of the previous Encuentros has been national organizations. However, such growth comes son, submitted his resignation in accord with a watershed experience that has significantly changed short in addressing the demands of the ever-growing Church law upon reaching his 75th birthday. He the way in which the Church responds to the Hispanic/ Hispanic/Latino population. will serve as the administrator of the Diocese Latino presence, and the way in which Hispanics/Latinos In the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City, for example, until Bishop Weisenburger’s installation. respond as Church. there are 50,707 registered Catholics, more than half of Bishop Weisenburger stated, “I am humbled HISTORY which--32,959--are Hispanic. to follow in the footsteps of a shepherd who The I Encuentro (1972) led to the creation of the Sec- The V Encuentro promises to be another watershed has served graciously and generously for many retariat for Hispanic Affairs. experience that provides the Church the clarity, en- years. Bishop Kicanas has served in many na- The II Encuentro (1975-77) led to the creation of eight thusiasm and the means it needs to more adequately tional capacities for the Catholic Church and is regional offices for Hispanic Affairs. respond to the Hispanic/Latino presence in the spirit of highly esteemed. Knowing that he will continue The III Encuentro (1982-85) led to the creation of the the New Evangelization. to reside in our diocese is a great comfort for Standing Committee of Hispanic Affairs, and the At this moment of grace, it is of the upmost impor- me and a blessing for our people.” promulgation of the National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic tance to champion the ongoing formation and leader- Bishop Weisenburger served as a priest of Ministry; giving the green light, and a clear vision, to ship development of Hispanic/Latino Catholics. The V the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City for almost 25 dioceses and parishes to respond to the ever-growing Encuentro is a privileged opportunity to prepare them years. On Feb. 6, 2012, he was appointed Bishop Hispanic/Latino presence. as missionary disciples ready to serve the entire Church, of Salina by Pope Benedict XVI. His installation Encuentro 2000 (The IV Encuentro) helped the and for the Church to better recognize and receive the as Bishop of Tucson will take place on Nov. 29, Church in the United States to recognize and appreci- gifts that Hispanics/Latinos bring to the Church and 2017. ate its cultural diversity, through a “New Pentecost” society in the United States. While the Catholic people in the Diocese of experience . Salina find it an honor that their beloved bishop has been selected to serve as the Bishop of Tucson, they are saddened to see him leave. Under his leadership, the people of Salina wit- nessed many significant improvements. Bishop Weisenburger’s five and one-half year tenure in the Salina Diocese was marked by the opening of a new Diocesan Catholic Charities headquar- ters with considerably upgraded ministries and services. He also has led the efforts to shine a spotlight on the cruel abuse of the poor at the hands of the predatory (“payday”) loan indus- try. The Diocese of Salina serves approximately 44,000 Catholics. The Diocese of Tucson, which borders with Mexico, serves approximately 450,000 Catholics, many of whom are Span- ish-speaking. While not fully fluent, Bishop Weisenburger does enjoy a working knowl- edge of Spanish and has always treasured his Sister Angela Erevia, MCDP, leads the V Encuentro at ministry with the Hispanic community. Bishop the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City. V Weisenburger also has an intense concern and Encuentro is a four-year, nation-wide program designed to love for the wellbeing of migrants, refugees, bring people closer to Christ, to create missionary disci- and immigrant peoples. He is humbled by Pope ples, and to encourage and empower Christian leadership. Francis’ appointment and hopes to join with the bishops of Arizona and New Mexico in being an articulate and indispensable voice of compas- sion for all immigrants. Page 8 October 15, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic Father Francis Jordan remembered Continued from Page 1 he was to bear fruit.” The vigil service was held in St. Dominic Church on Oct. 5 with Father Warren Stecklein, pastor, presiding. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Oct. 6 at the Dominican Chapel of the Plains in Great Bend. Bishop Gilmore presided, and the Most Rev. John B. Brungardt concelebrated, along with the priests of the diocese. Burial was at Dominican Sisters Resurrection Cemetery in Great Bend. Father Jordan was born August 21, 1924 in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of Bernard and Mary (Laverty) Jor- dan. He took his Philosophy studies at Mungret College, Limerick, Ireland; and his Theology at All Hallows College, Dublin, Ireland. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 19, 1960, by the Most Rev. John Joseph Scanlan, Auxiliary Bishop of Honolulu. Father Jordan was recruit- ed in seminary for service in Kansas and ordained for the Diocese of Dodge City. He served as Associate Pastor at St John the Evangelist, Photos at left and above by David Myers Hoisington (1960-1961) and Sacred Heart, Pratt (1961- At top, left, Father Francis Jordan blesses Father James Kelly, who served in 1967). His pastorates included: Holy Rosary, Medicine the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City for many years, and Frank Duff, founder of the Legion of Mary, who was recently made a “Servant of God,” the first Lodge with St John, Kiowa (1967-1970) and St John at St step toward becoming a saint. The photograph was taken moments before John with St Francis Xavier, Seward (1970-1972). Father Jordan celebrated his first Mass.. At left, a bagpipe player attends In 1972 he enrolled at Marymount College in Salina to the Scottish priest’s burial in Great Bend. Above, Bishop Emeritus Ronald study nursing. He received a Bachelor of Science in Nurs- Gilmore presides at the funeral Mass, which was concelebrated by Bishop ing in 1973. Previously in 1951, he received a diploma as John Brungardt, and the priests of the diocese. a Registered Nurse in London, England. He continued his In 2013, Father Jordan shared some personal thoughts to specific questions in this diocesan newspa- studies in nursing at the K.U. Medical Center from 1973 per. His words are repeated here as a tribute to his priesthood: to 1975. He then began working at the Kansas Neurologi- cal Institute in Topeka. There he served as Director of Who were the people who encouraged you in your What has been one of the highlights of your priesthood? Nursing Education, Director of the Mental Health Techni- vocation? “Some of my highlights as a priest are the care of the cian Education Program and Chairman of the Department “I had encouragement from my parish priest and many sick, annointings, and Reconciliation. This has been my of Human Development. others. My training was quite varied. I spent a year at daily and weekly ministry the last 30 years. Since I am a In 1976, he returned to southwest Kansas as a member the head quarters of the Legion of Mary in Dublin, next trained hospital chaplain this is what I like to do most. of team ministry at St. John the Baptist, Spearville. In door to Frank Duff, now the Venerable founder of the I obtained my BSN from Marymount College in Salina, 1977, he became a member of team ministry stationed at Legion of Mary. He encouraged me a lot. While awaiting so I feel quite comfortable among sick people, physical St. Lawrence, Jetmore, with care of St. Anthony, Hanston, any opportunity to find a seminary, I learned a lot about or spiritually. I feel I have experienced a lot in the last and Holy Rosary, Burdett. He continued in this pastorate the workings of the Legion worldwide and working with 70 years and it helps a lot in my ministry as a priest.” until 1989, when he joined the pastoral team at St. Cath- the homeless men.” • • • erine Hospital in Garden City as chaplain. He continued in What do you like most about being a priest? Father Jordan was preceded in death by his brothers this position until the time of his retirement in 1997. “The special powers of the priesthood; the power John, Stephen, James and Bernard. He is survived by his Father Jordan resided at the rectory at Ingalls and cel- to forgive sins in the sacrament of Reconciliation; and sister, Catherine Laverty Jordan of Glasgow, Scotland, ebrated daily Mass at St. Stanislaus Church from 1997 to the power that God gives you when you pray over the and numerous nieces and nephews in California, England 2013. Also during his retirement years he has served as bread and wine at the Consecration of the Mass when and Holland. state chaplain for the Knights of Columbus (2004-2006) saying the words “that they may become the body and Memorials are suggested to Dechant Foundation in and the Columbian Squires (2006-2009). Father Jordan blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.” We bring eternal Life care of the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City at PO Box also served as the chaplain for the Garden City Daughters to others in the Eucharist. I thank the Lord every day for 137, Dodge City, KS 67801 or the Dominican Sisters of of Isabella. my vocation as a priest.” Peace at 3600 Broadway, Great Bend, KS 67530.

Confirmation in Jetmore Sister Adorer Renee Kirmer Continued from Page 1 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Wichita for business administration at Notre Dame 19 years and was active in the parish’s University in 1970, and a master’s de- committees, classes and events. gree in spirituality from the University of As her farewell gift, the parish bought San Francisco in 1993. her a plane ticket to Rome so that she She entered the Adorer community could attend the canonization of the in Wichita in September, 1958. She Adorers’ founder, St. Maria De Mattias, professed her first vows July 1, 1960 and in May 2003. her permanent vows July 1, 1965. In 2008, she took on the ministry of She served in various ministries in welcoming women who were consider- Wichita as director of aspirants, high ing a vocation with the Adorers. She school teacher, Sacred Heart College also helped sisters with budgeting, and director of records and admissions, pro- volunteered at Newman University’s vincial councilor, pastoral team mem- registrar’s office, Botanica and the ber, pastoral associate, and director of Lord’s Diner, and served as a board several diocesan planning committees. member of the Center of Hope. She also served on the boards of Villa Preceding her in death were her Photo courtesy of Theresa Burns Maria in Mulvane Kan.; St. Joseph Villa parents, her siblings Norbert, Herman, Seven young people from St. Lawrence Parish, Jetmore, received the holy sacra- in David City, Neb.; Wichita Diocesan Margaret, Magdalen, and Berneda. She ment of Confirmation Sept. 20. Pictured are: back row, Spencer Bowman and Board of Education and Newman Uni- is survived by her sisters, Anita and Grant Chaney; front row, Candice Chaney, Valeria Gallardo, Colbi Cohoon, Bishop versity. Carol, numerous nieces and nephews John Brungardt, Sawyer Bowman and Tinley Weber. They attended weekly classes Sister Renee was pastoral associate and her ASC community members. instructed by Father Maurice Cummings. The Southwest Kansas Catholic Around the Diocese October 15, 2017 Page 9 Daughters of Isabella Circle 744 celebrate 70th anniversary

D of I donates to Makinna Ann Hope Foundation Members of Daughters of Isabella Circle #744 pres- ent a gift to Doctor Kyle Krebaum for the Makinna Ann Hope Foundation established by Krebaum and his Members of Daughters of Isabella charter member and is 99 years of Hoang. Everyone was welcomed by wife, Tasha, in memory of their daughter, Makinna, Circle #744 Great Bend are pictured age. A dinner held at the St. Patrick local Regent Jolene Rziha. Mistress of to help families who have children with special needs. with Father Don Bedore after a Mass Parish Center included honored guests Ceremonies was Brenda Unrein, State Recently the Foundation partnered with the Great celebrating the circle’s 70th Anni- Belinda Kasper, State Regent, Sister Auditor and Past Local Regent. Chan- Bend Recreation Commission and built an all-inclu- versary. The Circle was formed with Marie Antoinette Klein, daughter of cellor and 60-year member, Barbara sive, handicapped accessible playground, My Back- sponsorship by the Knights of Colum- charter member Mary Klein, Father Steiner regaled the group with experi- Yard, that will provide a play area for people with all bus in 1947 with 85 charter members. Ted Stoecklein, Circle Chaplain, Father ences of past occasions and read the abilities. Representing D of I are members Vice Regent Mary Marcella Weide is the only living Bedore, and Father Louis Trung Dinh names of charter members. Judy Krebaum and Regent Jolene Rziha. Farewell to Father Matthew Kumi… The parishioners of St. Michael Parish, La Crosse gave Father Matthew Kumi their thanks and appreciation for the strong friendship he had built at St. Michael’s. A luncheon was held in his honor, and he received farewell wishes as he returned to Ghana. When it comes to your to-do list, put your future first.

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“If I can get them to go to heaven, that’s the best thing that I can help them with. That’s my joy.” -- Father Juan Salas Page 10 October 15, 2017 The Southwest Kansas Catholic ‘Como les ayudo a orar como los Santos’ no de ustedes me pregunto la semana Capitulo 34) de despejar el terreno pedregoso de su pasada como orar como los Santos. Él Cada vida de oración es una maravilla corazón. Él puede señalar los pecados, los Uestaba pensando en Santa Teresa de de dos seres únicos, que se conocen, como hábitos, lo razonable, las manipulaciones, Ávila y San Juan de la Cruz. por primera vez, que se dan la vuelta, y los juegos que jugamos: él puede señalar Debí de haber contestado como un como tanteando el terreno, poniéndose algunas cosas que nos deti enen de una tal escritor anónimo del siglo 14. El escritor en confi anza. En oración, cada uno de ust- comunión con Dios. de La Nube de lo Inconsciente fue directo al edes son uno de esos seres únicos, el Dios Pero él no puede vivir la aventura de corazón. Todopoderoso es el Otro. El solo quiere cada uno. Cada uno debe caminar ese ¿Como se puede hacer oración contem- una comunión profunda y permanente con camino siempre sorprendente, y a veces plati va? Estoy completamente perdido, cada uno de nosotros. Esta es la Aventura doloroso, con el Señor: los dos, solos el uno Otro Camino dijo él. Con toda honesti dad, tengo que que está creando para cada uno. con el otro. admiti r que no sé. Todo lo que puedo decir Cualquier guía espiritual es úti l hasta Como les ayudo a orar como los Santos. + RONALD M. GILMORE es que el Dios Todopoderoso te lo mostrara cierto punto. Él puede ayudar a despejar el Con toda honesti dad, no lo sé. Solo Dios Obispo Emeritus de el mismo. (La Nube de lo Inconsciente, terreno, desde su propia dura experiencia sabe, pero él les ayudara a saber también. Dodge City

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Por medio de la Asociación de Steward- lA ESCRITURA ship Parroquial-Diocesano, el Día Anual sobre la Escritura es grati s. Por favor informe a Gayla Kirmer si piensa asisti r para contar le número de personas para la comida: gkirmer@ ‘Sexo en la Biblia’ dcdiocese.org El Papa asegura que para evangelizar hay que conocer bien a la gente y las culturas

Por ÁLVARO DE JuANA ATICANO, 29 Sep. 17 / 06:17 am (ACI).- El Pontí fi ce recordó el Jubileo de la Misericordia que organizó precisamente este dicasterio romano y afi rmó que los católicos “sinti eron fuertemente el don de la de Vmisericordia” y “redescubrieron en parti cular el Sacramento de la Reconciliación, como lugar privilegiado para hacer ex- periencia de la bondad, de la ternura de Dios y de su perdón que no conoce límites”. “La Iglesia, por tanto, ti ene la gran responsabilidad de conti nuar sin detenerse a ser instrumento de misericordia. El Papa con unos jóvenes. Foto: L’Osservatore Romano De este modo se puede más fácilmente consenti r que la acogida del Evangelio sea percibida y vivida como evento que “de cada pueblo hacia el que vamos emerge una falta de verdadera relación interpersonal y el interés de salvación y pueda llevar un senti do pleno y defi niti vo a la riqueza que la Iglesia está llamada a reconocer y a por el otro”. vida personal y social”. valorizar para llevar a cumplimiento la unidad de todo “Es importante que sepamos penetrar en el corazón También señaló que todo evangelizador debe vivir las género humano”. de nuestra gente, para descubrir ese senti do de Dios y “obras de misericordia” puesto que “ha descubierto en prim- Francisco subrayó este hecho sobre todo en un de su amor que ofrece la confi anza y la esperanza de era persona la llamada al apostolado propio en fuerza de la periodo “en el que se deja ver una nueva cultura, mirar adelante con serenidad, a pesar de las graves misericordia que le ha sido reservada”. fruto de la tecnología, que mientras fascina por las difi cultades y pobreza que se ven obligados a vivir por Al hablar en concreto sobre la evangelización, reconoció conquistas que ofrece, hace igualmente evidente la la codicia de unos pocos”. Sesiones de conscienti zación La Diócesis requiere a todos las parroquias, escuelas, el Línea especial para Peregrinage a Italia del los empleados y voluntarios períodico Southwest Kansas que trabajan con menores a Register y la página electrónica vícti mas de abuso sexual 10 al 18 de Marzo, 2018 asisti r a las sesiones de con- de la Diócesis. www.dcdiocese. Si usted, o alguien a quien usted conoce Peregrinage dirigido por Padre Aneesh Vicario de la scienti zación de Proteger a los org/protecti ngchildren. ha sido víctima de abuso sexual por algún Catedral and Norma Álvarez, Directora de Educación Niños de Dios. Dodge City clérigo, o cualquier empleado de la Diócesis Religiosa de la Catedral. Estas sesiones de consci- Domingo, Oct. 22, 2017 de Dodge City, por favor comunicarse con el Cost: $3000.00 (boleto de avión incluido). Para mas entización están disponibles 4:30-7:30 PM Sister Dave Snapp, Fitness Review Adminis- información comuníquese a Proximo al (855) 842-8001 en ambos inglés y español. St. Augusti ne Room trator: (620)225-5051, o (620)225-2412, o al o visite este website: htt ps://www.proximotravel.com/ Son conducidos por gente de 3231 N 14th St., Dodge City correo electrónico [email protected]. trip-store/?acti on=trip_registrati on&tripid=5161. Tam- nuestra Diócesis especialmente Persona de contacto (y facil- Conserva siempre su derecho de comunicarse bién puede comunicarse con Norma Álvarez a la ofi cina entrenadas como facilitadores. itador): Norma Alvarez directamente a Social Relief Services, 1-800- de la Catedral 620-225-4802. Las sesiones se publicarán en (620) 227-3442 922-4453. Preparing

The Southwest Kansas Catholic October 15, 2017 Page 11 Los rostros del sufrimiento n una ambulancia por segunda emocional, soledad, adicciones: caridad, pecado: perdonamos. vez en dos años. Como pacien Nuestras mentes son frágiles. El Nuestras almas son frágiles. El ¿Cómo nos acercamos al rostro Ete. Sufriendo. ¿Cuáles son los Señor nos dio nuestra razón e intelec- Señor nos dio el libre albedrío para del sufrimiento en los demás?, ¿en rostros del sufrimiento? to para ser criaturas racionales. A que podamos elegir el bien y evi- nosotros mismos? El modelo del Enfermedad, operaciones quirúr- veces, sufrimos estos traumas sin tar el mal. Pero somos débiles. A Papa Francisco encaja: encontrar, gicas, envejecimiento, indigencia: que sean por culpa nuestra. A veces, través de nuestro ego y narcisismo, invitar y acompañar. Encontremos Nuestros cuerpos son frágiles. El no podemos elegir su plan por nues- caemos en la tentación. Pecamos, fi elmente el rostro del sufrimiento, Señor nos formó en el vientre de tra propia culpa, que nos conduce apartándonos de Dios, el uno del y desarrollemos una relación con la nuestra madre. Crecemos, nos de- al sufrimiento. Dios nos consolará otro, y de nosotros mismos. La Sa- persona. Invitémonos suavemente bilitamos a través de enfermedades en estos desafí os. La Biblia enseña grada Escritura describe el perdón a ayudarla, a invitarla a nuestras y accidentes, y luego morimos. Dios acerca de la mujer samaritana en el de Jesús a la mujer pecadora: “Por vidas como una hermana. Vayamos está con nosotros en nuestra muerte pozo: “Jesús le respondió y le dijo: eso te digo que se le han perdo- en la compasión acompañándola en y más allá. Pienso en Jesús curando ‘Si conocieras el don de Dios y te nado numerosos pecados, por el el dolor, sin darnos por vencido, sin + MÁS REVERENDO al leproso: “Jesús extendió su mano, dijera:’ Dame un trago ‘,’ tú le hubi- mucho amor que demostró. Pero abandonar nuestro hermano. Si es- JOHN B. BRuNGARDT lo tocó y dijo: ‘Lo haré. queda sano’” eras preguntado y él te habría dado al que se le perdona poco, poco toy sufriendo, permíteme humilde- Obispo de Dodge City (Lucas 5,13). A veces Jesús nos agua viva’” (Juan 4,10). Confi amos amor demuestra. Él dijo a la mujer: mente pedir ayuda, no volviéndome cura. A veces, confi amos en que Él en que Jesús nos dará este agua viva, ‘Tu fe te ha salvado’” (Lucas 7,47- hacia adentro. Jesús nos ayudará, nos está llevando a casa. Nos uni- Él mismo, en nuestros ti empos de 48). Observe cómo el Señor une el nos ama más de lo que podemos pre- mos a su sufrimiento en la Cruz. sufrimiento emocional. amor al perdón. Cuando perdona- guntar o imaginar, ¡especialmente Difi cultades mentales, trauma Tentación, narcisismo, falta de mos, amamos. Cuando amamos, los que sufren! Religiosa en Irak: Oramos por los terroristas y esto nos ayuda a perdonar Por ÁLVARO DE JuANA recientemente de la zona. convento en Qaraqosh. La hermana Silvia Esta oración nos ayuda a perdonar, a no OMA (ACI).- En sus ojos se refl eja El ISIS destruyó unos 100 lugares de fue una de las 36 religiosas que presen- olvidar, porque no se puede olvidar, pero el terror de la guerra y de la per- culto en la Llanura del Nínive y Mosul, en ciaron ese terrible día en el que se vieron a no odiar al otro. Si nosotros odiamos a Rsecución, pero también existe un su mayoría templos cristi anos. Antes de cara a cara con la guerra. los otros quiere decir que hacemos como destello de esperanza. Es la hermana la llegada de los terroristas a mediados “Cuando supimos que el ISIS había quiere el diablo, y no como quiere Jesús”. Silvia, de las Dominicas de Santa Catalina de 2014, vivían en Qaraqosh 50 mil per- llegado, lo primero que senti mos fue En 2014 vivían 73 monjas de la con- de Siena que desde hace 120 años viven sonas. Tras su huida tan solo quedaron miedo, miedo de ser apresados por ellos, gregación de las Hermanas Dominicas de en la llamada Llanura del Nínive, en la 25 mil habitantes. el miedo de la violencia, el miedo de la Santa Catalina de Siena en el convento región del Kurdistán, en Irak. Ahora, gracias al apoyo de Ayuda a la muerte, y por eso nos fuimos”, contó la en esta zona de Irak, pero en los últi mos La hermana Silvia y el resto de religio- Iglesia Necesitada (AIN), unas mil familias religiosa a ACI Prensa. tres años han muerto 24, muchas de el- sas han presenciado la persecución que cristi anas han regresado a sus casas. Alrededor de 400 jóvenes fueron las, según la hermana Silvia, por miedo y el autodenominado Estado Islámico ha Desde ese año, 2014, esta fundación asesinados en esos días y hasta 5.000 angusti a. infl igido a los cristi anos del país y sobre ponti fi cia ha desti nado 36,6 millones de niñas fueron vendidas como esclavas. “Mi sueño es vivir en paz”, asegura todo de esta zona, donde siempre se ha dólares a proyectos de alojamiento y Sin embargo, las religiosas no han tenido la religiosa entrevistada en Roma en concentrado el mayor número de cristi a- alimentos para los desplazados cristi anos reparos en perdonar. los días que se presenta el proyecto de nos. en el norte de Irak. El coste esti mado de “Perdonar es una palabra muy fuerte. Ayuda a la Iglesia Necesitada de recon- Sin embargo, tanto Erbil (capital del la reconstrucción de los pueblos cristi a- Rezamos por ellos cada día como religio- strucción de la Llanura del Nínive. Kurdistán) como Qaraqosh, se vieron nos asciende a 250 millones de dólares. sas. Rezamos por ellos, por aquellos que “Tanto mi propia paz, dentro de mí asediadas en 2014 por el grupo terror- Todo comenzó el 6 de agosto de 2014 traen la paz, por nuestros soldados, por misma, –porque estamos también en ista sin embargo que ha sido expulsado cuando se vieron obligadas a huir de su quién ayuda a las personas a vivir el bien. guerra dentro de nosotros mismos–, como la paz en donde vivimos fí sica- mente. Vivir en la tranquilidad, en el amor, y ayudar a la gente a conocer a Jesús, porque Él es el Amor”. “Le digo a todos los cristi anos que si realmente son cristi anos, bauti zados en el nombre de Jesús, deben confi ar siempre en el hecho de que Jesús estará con ellos. Jesús está con nosotros. Jesús nunca nos deja. Aunque nosotros nos alejemos de Él, nos esperará a que volva- mos”, subrayó. Poco a poco los cristi anos han comen- zado a regresar al Nínive, pero todavía queda mucho por hacer. “Hemos pedido asistencia a Ayuda a la Iglesia Necesitada para reconstruir nuestro convento y hacer volver a la gente lo antes posible. Volverán alrededor de 30 hermanas. Daremos esperanza a la gente, ayudare- mos a educarla, porque tenemos es- cuelas para educar a sus hijos, y conti nu- aremos nuestra catequesis en las iglesias y en las escuelas”, explicó. “Perdonar es una palabra muy fuerte. Rezamos por ellos cada día como religiosas. Reza- mos por ellos, por aquellos que traen la paz, por nuestros soldados, por quién ayuda a las personas a vivir el bien. Esta oración nos ayuda a perdonar, a no olvidar, porque no se puede olvidar, pero a no odiar al otro. Si nosotros odiamos a los otros quiere decir que hacemos como quiere el diablo, y no como quiere Jesús”. Page 12 October 15, 2017 adVantaGe The Southwest Kansas Catholic

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. s sodukooft heday.com. t s The Southwest Kansas Catholic Obituaries October 15, 2017 Page 13 Carl Strecker, 79, of St. John the ish, Coldwater, died Sept. 21, 2017. She Martinez; nine siblings, Carmen Hernan- Baptist Parish, Spearville, died Sept. 18, grew up on a farm southeast of Cun- dez, Raymond Hernandez, Lupe Hernan- Viola Regina Dice Leach 2017. He was a graduate of Spearville ningham. She was a member of Ministry dez, Bertha McGann, Connie Maturey, Editor’s Note: Looking into the interesting life High School and a lifetime Spearville of Praise and Women of Sacred Heart. Theresa Torres, Mary Hernandez, Andrea of Viola Leach is like opening a door to history. resident. He farmed all his life as well as She is survived by her four sisters, Edna Gerstberger, and Rosario Klar; 18 grand- The SKC regrets that it doesn’t have room to give doing carpentry work. Survivors include Schneiwis, Evelyn Simon, Jane Ward and children; and 21 great-grandchildren. such space to all those listed on this page, who his wife, Lyla; his daughters, Renee Kathy Reiter; and 58 nieces and neph- Bertha L. Achatz, 90, of St. Joseph undoubtedly each have interesting stories to tell. Ricke and Rakel Halling; siblings, Agnes ews. Father Michael Klag presided. Parish, Ellinwood, died Sept. 30, 2017. riginally from Holy Family Parish, Odin, Stegman, Kathryn Lobmeyer, Nellie Lob- Jose Ramon Cruz Trujillo, 68, of She was a farm wife and a housekeeper OViola Regina Dice Leach died August 4, 2017. meyer, Bill Strecker, and Louise Littrell, Garden City, died Sept. 22, 2017. He lived at Central Kansas Medical Center. She was Viola was born Feb. 26, 1924, to Anton Beran Kinsley; 12 grandchildren and six great- most of his life in Arizona and Kansas, a member of the Altar Society. She is sur- and Hattie Prosser Beran in a farmhouse east grandchildren. Father John Forkuoh becoming a naturalized U.S. Citizen on vived by four sons, John, Charlie, Paul and of of Odin, Kansas. At around age 2, she had a presided. Dec. 15, 1998. He was an electrician. Gerald; and one sister, Margaret Reichu- devastating illness that nearly cost her life. She Delores Vargas, 72, of the Cathedral He is survived by his children, Therese ber. Father Terrance Klein presided. suffered permanent partial hearing damage but of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Dodge Cruz, Dominic Lopez, and Matt Jaramillo; Marvin A. Simon, 85, formerly of recovered to live a long and productive life as City, died Sept. 16, 2017. She was born siblings Luz Maria Cruz Trujillo, Francsico Garden City, died Sept. 29, 2017. He was the second oldest of eight children. She and her on March 3, 1945 at Villa Matamoros, Cruz Trujillo, Guadalupe Cruz Trujillo, a member of Knights of Columbus St. siblings spoke mostly German until they started Mexico. She is survived by five sons, Elena Cruz Trujillo, Humberto Cruz Trujillo John’s Council #1372. He served in the school in the Odin School. Luis, Gerardo, Chico, Raul and Jason; one and Martin David Cruz Trujillo; 13 grand- U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. During her youth she experienced the effects daughter Griselda Vargas; 16 grandchil- children; and 10 great-grandchildren. Survivors include his daughter-in-law, of the Depression and the Dust Bowl in central dren; and six great-grandchildren. She Walter Douglas “Doug” Ring, 77, Lisa Simon; a grandson, Aaron Simon; Kansas. Her family moved from Barton County is also survived by four brothers, Abel of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guada- and two brothers, Gerald Simon and to Larned, where they farmed. She recalled the Flores, Jesus Flores, David Flores, and lupe Parish, Dodge City, died Sept. 24, Harlan Simon. prairie grass fire that she watched her father Armando Flores; and one sister, Carmela 2017. In 1972 he started as a route driver Lorraine M. Petz, 96, of St. Joseph and their neighbors fight to keep from engulfing Flores. Father Aneesh Parappanuttu pre- for Western Beverage, working his way Parish, Ellinwood, died Sept. 23, 2017. their farmhouse. Her father moved their growing sided. presiding. up to General Manager before retiring She was a lifetime resident of Ellinwood, family back to the Odin area in the mid 1930s. Mildred E. Meitner, 105, of Prince of after 35 years of service. Doug was ac- having worked as a sales clerk at J.C. At the beginning of the 1940s, to help the Peace Parish at St. Patrick Church, Great tive in the family 4-H Program, and also Penney and as a waitress at numerous family’s finances, she was sent to stay with her Bend, died Sept. 16, 2017, just 14 days served as the chairman of the Dodge restaurants in Ellinwood and Great Bend. aunts at the St. Rose Dominican Convent and before her 106th birthday. She worked 40 City Days BBQ Cook-Off for 17 years. He She was a member of the Altar Society. Hospital in Great Bend, where she finished her years as a nurse in , Los Angeles, was honored as a Grand Marshall of the She loved to dance and was an avid card high school in her final year. While there she California and CKMC of Great Bend. While Dodge City Days Parade. He served on and bingo player. Father Terrance Klein found lodging in the home of a small family and working in California she met and mar- the Cathedral parish council and prop- presided. in exchange she cleaned and babysat as well as ried Eugene F. Meitner on Jan. 25, 1942. erty council and taught confirmation and Irma L. Herl, 82, of St. Theresa Par- worked at the hospital as a nurse’s aide, earning He preceded her in death June 25, 1993. RCIA. He is survived by his children David ish, Dighton, died Oct. 4, 2017. She was a her high school diploma at Great Bend High in Survivors include her son, Gary Meitner; Ring, Bonnie Trent, Don Ring, Tim Ring, farm wife and homemaker, a member of 1942. four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchil- Kate Grant; and Jacob Ring; 11 grandchil- the Altar Society at St. Theresa Parish in Meanwhile, the war starting in 1941, opportu- dren; and six great-great- grandchildren. dren and two great-grandchildren. He is Dighton, Kansas, and taught fourth grade nities for women opened and upon graduating Father Ted Stoecklein presided. also survived by his siblings Larry Ring, catechism class. Survivors include her she headed to Kansas City, where she Andres M. “Chief” Mora, 68, Pueblo, Bob Ring, Pat Ring, Kay Neises, Bill Ring, husband, Leonard; a son, Terence Herl; worked as a bank teller for several years. During Colorado resident and a long-time Garden Ed Ring, and Mary Mengelkoch. Father two daughters, Laurie Dimitry and Val- World War II she studied voice and piano, and City musician, died Saturday, Sept. 16, Wesley Schawe presided. erie Fischer; three sisters, Celeste Herl, went to the USO where she enjoyed dancing and 2017. Mora played with music greats such John F. Walters II, 88, of St. Dominic Elsie Loevenstein, and Dinah Werth; one meeting young people. as Freddy Fender, Buddy Whittington Parish, Garden City, died Sept. 24, 2017. granddaughter; and two step-grandchil- Living in a boarding house with several other and others. He also was an architect and He served in the U.S. Army during the dren. Father Fred Gatschet presided. young women, she eventually met the brother of structural steel designer for more than 35 Korean War, serving from 1952 to 1980, Nick Mario Gonzales, 54, of the one, and by 1950 met her future husband of 35 years. Survivors include his companion of and then served in the Army Reserves Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe years. She and Thomas Dice were married in Sep- 22 years, Nancy Rodriguez; a sister, Vera until 1989, when he retired from the mili- Parish, Dodge City, died Oct. 1, 2017. He tember, 1950, at the same church in which she (Patrick) Carton; a daughter, Stevie Mae- tary as a lieutenant colonel. He worked was currently employed with Fergerson’s was baptized in Odin. Tom was in the US Navy, stas; four grandchildren; and his nieces, as owner and operator of Walters Motor Furniture and Appliance of Dodge City. and they immediately left for School in Point Agapita Scheithe and Maria Cangiani. Co., and later worked for many years as a Nick is survived by his wife, Flora Lopez; Naval Station near Winter Harbor, Maine. Father Tom Coyte presided. crop insurance agent with Farm Credit of two daughters, Nancy and Flora Gonza- Vi and Tom had one daughter, Patricia Ann, Alvin August Haberman, 77, of St. Southwest Kansas. He was a member of les; nine grandchildren; a brother, Rollie born during this time. Shortly after the birth of John the Evangelist Parish, Hoisington, the Knights of Columbus. He is survived Gonzales; four sisters, Ramona Gonzales, their only child they headed back to Kansas, died Sept. 22, 2017. A lifetime Great by his wife, Patricia; six children, James Angie Lerma, Cathy Gonzales and Jennie where Vi and Pat stayed until Tom could arrange Bend resident, Alvin was a truck driver, Walters, Rebecca Roquemore, Tami Gonzales. for them to join him at his next assignment in driving for many companies, including Wells, Kathy Winter, Linda Greer and James (Jim) Levi Feist, 92, a member Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. When they were finally Murphy Tractor, Thies Packing, and Old Michael Hoezee; a brother, Raimon G. of St. John the Baptist Parish, Spearville, able to join him, he was reassigned shortly af- Dominion. He was a member of Knights “Bud” Walters y; 13 grandchildren; 21 died Oct. 4, 2017 in Dodge City. He is sur- ter. Vi stayed behind in Wahiawa, Oahu, until of Columbus Council #1521. He is sur- great-grandchildren; and three great- vived by a daughter, Letitia Covens; four they could join him in Kwajelein in the Marshall vived by his wife of 52 years, Martha L. great-grandchildren. sisters, Margaret Jane Steimel, Elizabeth Islands. She worked at the NEX in Kwaj. There Haberman; daughters, Debra Walter, Josephine (Josie) Martinez, 83, of (Betty) Holloway, Marion Rainbolt, and they stayed until 1954 when Tom contracted an Marlene Cook, and Jeanette Campbell; St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Leoti, died Dianne Lawrence; as well as many nieces illness, and they were sent back to the states. sister, Bernadine Hammeke; 11 grand- Sept. 29, 2017. She was a nurse assistant and nephews; his loving Good Samaritan Back in the Kansas City area, Vi was able to children; and eight great-grandchildren. and a homemaker. She is survived by Family; and Chuck and Janet Konrade return to City National Bank. When Tom was Father Anselm Eke presided. four children, Mark A. Martinez, Tom C. and family of Spearville. Father Wesley released from the Veterans Hospital in Excelsior Anna Mae Seal of Sacred Heart Par- Martinez, Greg Martinez, Jr., and Valerie Schawe presided. Springs, Missouri, he completed electronics studies and was hired by KKTV, a CBS affiliate in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The family moved Scripture Readings to Security, Colorado in 1960. Sunday, Oct. 15 Thursday, Oct. 19 12:35-38 After Tom died in 1985, Vi remained a widow Isaiah 25:6-10/Philippians 4:12-14, 19- Romans 3:21-29/Luke 11:47-54 Wednesday, Oct. 25 until 2007 when she married LeRoy Leach of Ly- 20/Matthew 22:1-14 or 22:1-10 Friday, Oct. 20 Romans 6:12-18/Luke 12:39-48 ons. Kansas. Moving to Lyons, she was widowed Monday, Oct. 16 Romans 4:1-8/Luke 12:1-7 Thursday, Oct. 26 again when Lee died in January of 2012. In July Romans 1:1-7/Luke 11:29-32 Saturday, Oct. 21 Romans 6:19-23/Luke 12:49-53 of 2012 she moved to her daughter’s home in Tuesday, Oct. 17; Saint Ignatius of Romans 4:13, 16-18/Luke 12:8-12 Friday, Oct. 27 San Marcos, California. Antioch, bishop and martyr Sunday, Oct. 22 Romans 7:18-25/Luke 12:54-59 Viola is survived by her daughter, Patricia Romans 1:16-25 or Philippians 3:17-- Isaiah 45:1, 4-6/First Thessalonians 1:1- Saturday, Oct. 28; Saints Simon and Walker; a granddaughter and two great-grand- 4:1 5/Matthew 22:15-21 Jude, apostles children; one sister, Alice Dolechek; and two /Luke 11:37-41 or John 12:24-26 Monday, Oct. 23 Ephesians 2:19-22/Luke 6:12-16 brothers, Lee Beran and Tony Beran; and 13 Wednesday, Oct. 18; Saint Luke, Romans 4:20-25/Luke 12:13-21 Sunday, Oct. 29 nieces and nephews. evangelist Tuesday, Oct. 24 Exodus 22:20-26/First Thessalonians Father Ted Stoecklein presided. 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Gerber, blessed the out in her grati tude. Center. Hundreds of Newman commu- “These lead donors ... account for nity members, supporters and friends more than three-quarters of our funds were in att endance. raised,” said Dr. Carrocci. “But our suc- During his speech at the dedicati on cess was sealed with the criti cal quarter that came from every- one else — from the $10 given by a young alum to $2,500 to $25,000 to $50,000 and more by countless friends, alums, and from our very generous and dedicated faculty and staff . We ap- preciate all the gift s that were given.” The Bishop Gerber The Bishop Gerber Science Center at Newman university is already in use by Science Center is named students and faculty. Courtesy photo Bishop Emeritus Eugene J. Gerber att ends the dedica- for the Most Rev. ti on banquet. Bishop Gerber was Bishop of the Catholic Eugene Gerber, Bishop Diocese of Dodge City from 1976 to 1983. Emeritus of the Diocese of Wichita (1983-2001) ceremony, Dean of Arts and Sciences and former bishop of the Diocese of David Shubert said, “This facility is going Dodge City, (1976-1982). Bishop Gerber to be transformati ve for every major, devoted more than half a century to every student and every program.” serving others. His service includes insti - As for scientific learning, the new tuti ng the Lord’s Diner and the Spiritual building and all the technology it Life Center. The Guadalupe Clinic, Har- includes will provide students with bor House, and Via Christi Health also opportunities that other universities owe their existence to the clarity of his won’t. vision and the inspirati on of his leader- “The Bishop Gerber Science Center ship. is more than a newer, larger, shinier It was his dedicati on to Catholic edu- facility,” Shubert said. “To move the cati on and Newman University that led same curriculum and experience into a the leaders of the university to name new space would — well, it would be a the new science educati on building the crime. It would not fulfi ll the potenti al Bishop Gerber Science Center. With $10 that this facility off ers. million in funds donated in his honor, “There are new experiments to per- it is no surprise that Bishop Gerber was form, new ways of teaching to develop, the ideal candidate for helping Newman and new opportuniti es for collaborati on University embark on this new fronti er and research to explore.” in science, nursing and health sciences Following the dedicati on ceremony, educati on. guests were invited to tour the building. The celebrati on conti nued with a (Informati on for this arti cle was special thank-you dinner in the Dugan- provided by Newman University and the Gorges Conference Center for all those Catholic Advance in Wichita.)

Courtesy Photos ABOVE: A DNA double helix decorates the interior of the science center. “Science can purify AT LEFT: While in Wichita for the annual Clergy Convocati on Oct. 1-5, the priests from religious from er- the Diocese of Dodge City toured the Bishop ror and supersti ti on. Gerber Science Center on the Newman uni- versity campus. The tour was facilitated by Religion can purify Dr. Noreen Carrocci, Newman president, at science from idolatry left . The science center was dedicated Sept. 21. (LtoR) Fathers Jacob Schneider, Don and false absolutes.” Bedore, Robert Schremmer, Ted Skalsky, and John Forkuoh. -- Pope Saint John Paul II