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2017 CATHOLIC COLLEGES ISSUE 2 Catholic Times September 17, 2017 Irma leaves path of destruction The Editor’s Notebook across Carribean and Florida Faith and Reason By David Garick, Editor Activity is returning to college campuses are addressed through as a new school year gets under way. It is a combination of faith a special time for our students. They are in the essential Living taking a very big step into an environment Word of God and hu- which will be very different from their life man reason rooted in at home with their parents. It’s a special the intellectual gifts place, which they will occupy only for a humanity was endowed with as steward of few years in preparation for the life that lays this world, we find true understanding. ahead for them in what we humorously call This issue of Catholic Times will bring you the “real world.” up to date on some of the new things going Entering this special world of college life on in area Catholic colleges this year. We introduces the young student to some in- also take an in-depth look at one very spe- triguing new realities. As a college student, cial Catholic college, the Pontifical College By Catholic News Service I learned that you only get clean clothes in Josephinum. A weakened Hurricane Irma churned into Florida after your closet if you take all your dirty clothes Nowhere is the quest for truth and rea- ripping through southern portions of the state and the Ca- to the laundromat and put lots of quarters son more evident and more critical than in ribbean islands, flooding cities, knocking out power to mil- into the machines. I also learned that if you our seminaries. The Josephinum is the only lions, destroying homes and businesses and killing more put your red sweatshirt in the same load as seminary located within our diocese and than 20 people. your whites, you end up with pink under- The massive hurricane, which dwindled to a tropical storm wear. I learned why adults always talked provides education for most of our prospec- tive priests. The future of Christ’s church as it neared the Florida-Georgia line early Sept. 11, was about needing coffee in the morning. Most forecast to die out over southern states later in the week. of that lesson came from the nights before rests on the preparation of young men will- ing to take up Christ’s cross and to make the Officials in Florida and across the Caribbean, meanwhile, tests or term paper due dates, when I pulled started to dig out and evaluate the full scope of the disaster “all-nighters.” sacrifices necessary to serve his people in the sacraments of our faith. To accomplish Irma left behind. Mostly, I learned that I had the capacity to this, they need to be filled with the knowl- The strength and size of the storm, with 120-plus mph do more than memorize facts from a book. winds stretching 70 miles from its core, left hardly any I discovered the realities of the world partly edge and spiritual graces that make up the faith and tradition of the church. place near its path untouched. It leveled entire islands from my own mistakes, but more important- in the eastern Caribbean, snapped construction cranes in ly through gaining insight from the resourc- I think you will be very pleased to read about how that is being accomplished at the downtown Miami, and brought unprecedented flooding on es of human knowledge. Our Catholic col- Cuba’s north coast. leges provide a very special environment in Josephinum. Take a good look at the bright which to seek out that knowledge. Catholic faces shining in its halls and classrooms. “The hurricane has caused serious damage in the towns, colleges are unique because truth is at the The faith and reason that is forming these villages and farms of the north coast of our island, from heart of knowledge, and truth can only be young men right now soon will shine forth Camaguey to Havana,’’ said Maritza Sanchez, director of evident through knowledge of God and his as you see those same faces in a pulpit and Caritas Cuba. “Flooding was caused by hurricane force created order. When all fields of nowledgek at an altar in your own parish. winds and rains all the way from Camaguey to Santa Clara in the middle of the country, reaching as far as Matanzas and Havana along the northwest coast.” By the evening on Sept. 10, roughly 5.7 million Florida residents were left without power. Aerial footage showed Correction -- The Sept. 10 Catholic Times incorrectly listed the date for a pilgrimage to Lourdes to be led by large swaths of cities like Miami and Naples, on the Gulf Father Joseph Allen, OP, and former Columbus St. Joseph Cathedral rector Father Michael Gribble. The correct Coast, under water. State officials had ordered 6.3 million dates are Feb. 5-13, 2018, rather than the pilgrimage beginning on May 13. See IRMA, Page 7

Front Page photo: Bishop Frederick F. Campbell, DD, PhD ­~ President & Publisher CATHOLIC David Garick ~ Editor ([email protected]) The main building of the Pontifical College TIMES Tim Puet ~ Reporter ([email protected]) Josephinum. The Alexandra Keves ~ Graphic Design Manager ([email protected]) college has been at Copyright © 2017. All rights reserved. Catholic Times (USPS 967-000) (ISSN 745-6050) is the official newspaper Mailing Address: 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 its 75-acre campus of the Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio. It is published weekly 45 Editorial/Advertising: (614) 224-5195 FAX (614) 241-2518 in northern Franklin times per year with exception of every other week in June, July and County since 1931. August and the week following Christmas. Subscription rate: $25 per Subscriptions (614) 224-6530 FAX (614) 241-2573 year, or call and make arrangements with your parish. (subscriptions @columbuscatholic.org) CT photo by Ken Snow Postage Paid at Columbus, OH 43218 Postmaster: Send address changes to Catholic Times, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus, Ohio 43215. Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. September 17, 2017 Catholic Times 3 Dorrian honored at Breakfast With the Bishop BY TIM PUET bishop said. Reporter, Catholic Times “What is touching about the Good Samaritan is that not only did he bind Columbus City Auditor Hugh Dor- up the other man’s wounds, take him to rian says he has been surrounded by an inn, and pay for his lodging. He then royalty during his long career in public came back to check on him. Not only service. was he one who assisted in an emer- “I take my hat off to the royalty in this community,” Dorrian said to more gency, but he became a companion to than 500 people attending Catholic So- that individual.” cial Services’ annual Breakfast With The parable ends with Jesus being the Bishop fundraiser at the Renais- asked, “Who is my neighbor?” The sance Columbus Hotel on Friday, Sept. bishop followed that question by ask- 8. “Yours is not a royalty of blood or ing, “Are we that neighbor, the one of wealth, but a royalty of service. You drawing near with our eyes open to are the people who keep the communi- those in need? So often those in need ty sane and compassionate by serving are isolated and alone. We are that your brothers and sisters.” neighbor when we become the instru- During the breakfast, Bishop Freder- ment of assuring them they are not ick Campbell presented Dorrian with lost,” he said. the Catholic Social Services Vision Lustig noted that this year has been Award, an honor conferred by CSS on Columbus City Auditor Hugh Dorrian (center) is shown with Bishop Frederick Camp- an active one for Catholic Social Ser- special occasions. Rachel Lustig, the vices because it became involved with agency’s president and chief executive bell and Rachel Lustig, president and chief executive officer of Catholic Social Ser- vices, after receiving CSS’ Vision Award on Friday, Sept. 8. CT photo by Ken Snow two new areas of serving the commu- officer, told Dorrian he merited the rec- nity. ognition for “being a visionary, saintly One of those is the Foster Grandpar- leader in our community, for the posi- in the community who do good works ia, where I showed up. They lost their ent program, which links low-income tive impact you made on our shared anonymously, such as “the women who jobs there, and ended up coming to Co- home, and for the compassionate way senior citizens with at-risk children in walk along the riverbanks and provide lumbus and doing better.” schools and at Head Start centers and in which you have lived your life.” a blanket to someone who needs it” He said his message to all immi- Dorrian has been city auditor for 48 other locations, giving them a chance and “those who simply hold the hand grants in the city is “Welcome to Co- to develop a bond and to nurture and years and is not running for election of a dying person.” lumbus. I’m glad you’re here,” adding to a 13th term this year. Before being instill a sense of pride in every child. Dorrian thanked the city’s many food that he would like to greet Latino im- In addition, CSS and the 14 Seton appointed auditor in 1969, he was city pantries and soup kitchens for their migrants in Spanish, but wasn’t sure he treasurer for four years. Square communities for senior citizens work. “They provide the practical side would get the words right. He said being an officeholder for so throughout the Diocese of Columbus of being in service to a community,” he Dorrian said his advice to people long allowed him to be in contact with have formed a partnership through said. He singled out the Holy Family coming here from other nations is the many more people than if he had been which CSS offers supportive care to Soup Kitchen in the Franklinton neigh- same as it has been for their predeces- in private practice, giving him an op- sors: “To the best of your knowledge, residents at those locations, allowing portunity to witness numerous instan- borhood, saying “That’s my favorite get an education, be prepared to work them to age with the grace and inde- ces of individuals and groups perform- because I grew up in Holy Family and was taught there by the Sisters of Mer- hard, and above all, keep your faith in pendence they deserve. ing works of mercy by loving their The agency assists anyone who needs neighbor as themselves. cy, who made a great bowl of chili.” God.” The soup kitchen is located in the “Columbus is a special place be- its help. Lustig said she sometimes is Dorrian cited several people and or- asked whether its work is limited to ganizations as examples of such charity. former Holy Family School. “I must cause of the royalty in this community. have eaten a million bowls of chili That’s you,” he told the audience. “My Catholics, and responds, “We provide They included Matt Habash, president services because we are Catholics, not and CEO of the Mid-Ohio Foodbank, when I went to classes there,” Dorrian simple prayer is that God continue to said. He also noted that his sister Peg send a lot of royalty to Columbus.” because they are.” which distributes 30 million pounds of She said that last year, CSS touched food a year and has 10,000 volunteers; (Sister Mary Macrina, RSM) was a Bishop Campbell followed Dorrian 31,664 lives and its volunteers provid- Chuck Gehring, president and CEO Sister of Mercy for 70 years until her to the podium and gave a reflection ed 134,889 hours of service to people. of LifeCare Alliance, for its Meals on death in 2015. on the parable of the Good Samaritan. Wheels program that feeds 1,000 peo- Dorrian said the work of CSS’ Our “Christians believe they know it, but She also said surveys of clients showed ple every day; and Michelle Heritage, Lady of Guadalupe Center on the city’s sometimes that knowledge is only su- a 94 percent satisfaction rate with its executive director of the Community west side with immigrants had a spe- perficial,” he said. “In some fashion, programs. Shelter Board, which provides housing cial meaning to him because he is the we have lost some of the shock that the Sister Rocio Hernandez Flores, for 1,000 people nightly. son of immigrants. original hearers must have felt.” HMSP, of the Missionary Servants of He also paid tribute to the Homeport “My parents met in this country,” “It’s interesting that the person in the the Word, based at the Columbus Christ organization, which builds affordable he said, noting that like many immi- parable who helped the man set upon the King Church convent, gave the in- homes for sale and rent; to Birthright grants, they went wherever there was by robbers stopped because he saw a vocation before breakfast. Musical se- and other organizations who care for work. “Out of work in Pittsburgh, they need, rather than trying to assess the lections were provided by the Columbus children, born and unborn; and to those found work in Wheeling, West Virgin- character of the person in need,” the St. Charles Preparatory School choir. 4 Catholic Times September 17, 2017 ST. ROSE CHURCH TO CELEBRATE SESQUICENTENNIAL Faith in Action By Jerry Freewalt New Lexington St. Rose of Lima each year of the parish’s life. Those Church will celebrate 1ts 150th anni- donating this amount will receive four versary with a Mass of Thanksgiving at complimentary dinner reservations. Ad- Be an ARCH to a returning citizen, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, followed by a ditional reservations may be purchased the formerly incarcerated reception. The parish’s former pastors for $10 each. and associate pastors, as well as priests Funds beyond what is needed for the who grew up in the parish, have been anniversary events will start a capital Visiting the imprisoned is one of the corporal invited back to concelebrate. An open fund to ensure the future of the church works of mercy. The basis of this work of mercy house at St. Rose School will precede building, which has served the parish comes from Jesus’ account of the Last Judgment the Mass, and a reception will follow. since 1881. Donations may be mailed to (Matthew 25) when he says, “For I was … in prison and you visited me. The anniversary committee is asking St. Rose of Lima Church, 309 N. Main Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of for donations of $150 – one dollar for St., New Lexington OH 43764. mine, you did for me.” Jesus calls us to see his face among the incarcer- ated. Some Catholics answer this call through jail and prison ministry. But what about the prisoner’s return home, if there is one? What hap- Holy Cross to honor Our Lady of the Rosary pens to our concern for people once they have paid their debt to soci- To honor the Feast of Our Lady of at 7:30, Adoration of the Blessed Sac- ety and are released from jail or prison? What’s next? The church can the Rosary on Oct. 7, Columbus Holy rament after Mass, with prayers and play a central role in helping people stabilize their lives and experience Cross Church, 204 S. 5th St., will have hymns, and Benediction at 11 p.m. the mercy of Christ. Returning citizens, the formerly incarcerated, are a procession around the church at 7 Prayers will be said for peace in the included among the many in need who receive the generosity of food, p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. clothing, and other forms of help through the Society of St. Vincent de world, peace in the nation, and peace Paul, JOIN, soup kitchens, clothing centers, and other charitable min- This will be followed by the parish’s within our families. istries. regular first Friday program of Mass Additional attention is needed for those striving to rebuild their lives after incarceration. Returning citizens face significant challenges in Blessing of Animals at St. Christopher their reintegration into their families and the larger community. Al- A blessing of animals to celebrate mounted unit have been invited to have though they paid a debt in the form of time inside the fence, the con- the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi will their horses blessed. sequences of their actions continue outside the fence. Most struggle take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 with obtaining steady employment or accessing affordable housing be- Representatives from the Capital at Columbus St. Christopher Church, Area Humane Society also will attend, cause of their past record. Many need a support system to help them 1420 Grandview Ave. navigate the steps to rebuild their lives after their release. The effects a food truck will be on hand, and re- of criminal behavior and incarceration bear on family members as well. The church grounds will be filled freshments will be available. All pets These include separation of a spouse or parent, loss of an income, and with dogs, cats, and other domestic ani- will receive a medal of St. Francis. other difficulties. The effects of criminal behavior and incarceration are mals. Members of the Columbus police a major contributor to poverty. ARCH (Accompanying Returning Citizens with Hope) is a joint min- www.columbuscatholic.org istry of the diocesan Office for Social Concerns and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, through the generosity of The Catholic Foundation. The purpose of ARCH is to equip Catholics with the tools to minister to the needs of returning citizens and their families. Our Family Serving Yours... An arch is a doorway, a bridge, a support. We envision ARCH to be all of this for people continuing their pilgrim journey, as all of us are. Now for 5 Generations, Whether we broke a law of society or one of God’s laws, we are still Over 150 Years children of God, brothers and sisters. Maybe you can be a doorway and offer a job to a returning citizen striving for another chance. Possibly you can be a bridge connecting a returning citizen to the resources to Our family of Funeral Directors has expanded to include get him or her on the right path. Perhaps you can use your gifts and Bob Ryan’s son, Kevin. talents by starting a family support group in your parish. Kevin’s great-great-grandfather What this means is that you have an opportunity to accompany a re- Patrick Egan established turning citizen with hope. As Catholics, we are called to be people of the company in 1859. hope, living out our vocation as missionary disciples. This also means Our commitment to we could use some volunteers to help. If you feel you are not an ex- Central Ohio families pert, that’s OK. Jesus didn’t pick experts as his disciples. ARCH will has never changed. L-R Funeral Directors, Kevin, Andy & Bob Ryan train you and link you to established programs in the community. with spouses, Gini, Khristy & Mary Ginn Ryan If you are interested in learning more about ARCH, visit our website at www.svdpcolumbus.org/arch or send us an email at arch@svdpco- Personal, dignified, quality services at a reasonable cost lumbus.org. Be an ARCH. NEW Northwest Central Jerry Freewalt is an associate director of the diocesan Office for Social 4661 Kenny Rd. 403 E. 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Class members also reduced their cumula- The plan ensures that students know the true cost of tive student loan debt by nearly $6 million — an aver- a four-year degree upfront. It promises students that age of about $5,000 less per student. their financial aid will grow dollar for dollar to match “When we decided to overhaul the way we charged any tuition increases, so what they pay for their fresh- man year is what they’ll pay for their senior year. There are no fees and no surprise expenses that too often can jeopardize students’ successful degree completion. Each accepted student receives a personalized finan- cial aid letter detailing the full cost of tuition, as well as clear pathway from community college to a four-year projected costs for housing, meals, and other expenses degree at a significant savings. 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IN HEAVEN FOR SURE?/LENGTH OF DISPENSATION PROCESS? remain.” church dearly, she obvi- she’s not getting any as Catholics. Even for those who ously tried to do what the younger!) (Louisville, Beyond that pledge, it is QUESTION & ANSWER must undergo some Lord asked of her. Kentucky) not difficult to obtain the by: FATHER KENNETH DOYLE punishment after death But I would “play it . As you indi- permission your mother -- which, I would think, safe” and keep praying Acate, a Catholic seeks, and such dispen- Catholic News Service includes most of us -- we for her nonetheless; pray- who wishes to marry a sations are regularly have no idea as to just ing for the dead is a sa- non-Catholic (whether granted. . My mother . The church does what purgatory involves cred and long-held prac- baptized or unbaptized) As to the time required, Qpassed away some Anot teach that ev- or how long it lasts. (It tice that even predates must first obtain permis- there is some variation time ago, and I wonder eryone who dies must could even be instanta- the church -- in the Old sion from the Catholic from diocese to diocese whether she is now in necessarily pass through neous.) Testament (2 Maccabbes Church. This require- (depending on the vol- “God’s eternal embrace.” purgatory before reach- So even though you 12:46) Judas Maccabeus ment is rooted in a bish- ume of requests and the How can I be sure? ing heaven. cannot have infallible “made atonement for the op’s responsibility to size of the tribunal staff), She was a good mother As a matter of fact, the certitude that your moth- dead” that they might be safeguard the religious but generally such per- and she dearly loved Catechism of the Catho- er is already in heaven, delivered from their sin. faith and practice of the missions are granted the church, but we have lic Church says specifi- she may well be. Jesus .My widowed Catholic party. within a matter of a few been taught that every- cally that the punishment said in Matthew’s Gos- Qmother is getting And so, for such a dis- weeks. Your mother one has some imperfec- due for venial sins can pel, “Not everyone who ready to remarry, and she pensation to be granted, should contact her parish tions and, upon death, be meted out “either here says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ is very concerned that the Catholic party must priest and get the process must be sent to purga- on earth, or after death” will enter the kingdom of her fiance has never been promise to continue to started. tory before they can en- (No. 1472). It goes on to heaven, but only the one baptized. How hard is it remain faithful to the Questions may be sent joy heaven. I would rest say that “fervent charity who does the will of my to get a dispensation to Catholic religion and to to Father Kenneth Doyle more easily if I knew can attain the complete Father in heaven” (7:21); marry someone like that do all within his or her at askfatherdoyle@ that my mother were purification of the sin- since your mother, in in the Catholic Church, power to see that any gmail.com and 30 Co- not suffering any longer. ner in such a way that your words, was a good and is it a lengthy pro- children of the marriage lumbia Circle Drive, Al- (Forest, Virginia) no punishment would mother and loved the cess? (Mom says that are baptized and raised bany NY 12203.

First Catholic Latino Conference in Columbus a big success Two weeks after the inaugural Co- Speakers at the conference included first steps more than two years ago. of Columbus Council 11216 at St. Pe- lumbus Catholic Latino Conference, Father Juan Carlos Sack of the Pon- Jim Maholm, a Columbus St. Patrick ter Church, The LIBRE Initiative, and the organizing team, representing six tifical College Josephinum; musician Church parishioner and coordinator Firehouse Subs. parishes across the diocese, is reflect- Wilfredo Ortiz, from the Dominican for the Catholic Men’s Ministry Mis- “This truly was a labor of love, with ing on its accomplishments and plan- Republic by way of New York; healing sion Outreach, said, “We wanted to our many volunteers from parishes in- ning for the future. lay-minister Cristy Herrera of Texas; explore how Latino Catholic men in cluding Columbus Christ the King, St. “This conference represents a signif- and Hector Molina of St. Louis. Their the diocese were growing in their spiri- James the Less, St. Stephen the Martyr, icant first for all Latinos and the Dio- presentations centered on the theme of tual life. After numerous meetings, and Santa Cruz, and firm support from cese of Columbus,” said Eric Jordan, “Evangelization: The First Steps.” the obvious answer surfaced that both the Office of the Bishop, including co-chair of the conference steering Father Sack described sound reasons men and women in the Catholic Latino Deacon Thomas Berg Jr. and Hispanic committee. why Catholics are Catholic, Herrera community wanted to be more con- ministry coordinator Angela John- Columbus St. Peter Church hosted shared ideas for healing after the death nected and unified, so the groundwork ston,” Jordan said. more than 350 participants for the con- of a loved one. Molina exhorted those was laid for a Latino leadership team “We owe God and his many faithful ference on Saturday, Aug. 19. They re- present to be “fishers” of women and to be developed, leading to this event. servants – religious, clergy, and lay – cited the rosary, attended Mass, heard men rather than “fish tank” custodians. I am humbled and honored to be a part a sincere debt of gratitude for the two inspired music, and took part in work- “‘My people are ruined for lack of of this important initiative.” years of hard work and effort,” Escu- shops – all in Spanish. knowledge’ is the motto of the confer- The Catholic Foundation awarded dero said. Another committee co-chair, Ezra ence, and it comes from Hosea 4:6. It two grants to the conference, including Plans have begun for the 2018 con- Escudero of Gahanna St. Matthew conveys a very special meaning. We one from its Our Lady of Guadalupe ference. “There will be several major Church, said, “Meeting people where need to share knowledge of the Gos- Fund. Other major donations came challenges for next year. We had tre- they are is a big reason why we did this pel, and even as we are making his- from the Columbus Catholic Women’s mendous support and response for the event completely in Spanish. As fami- tory in the Diocese of Columbus, this Conference, St. Peter Church, and first conference. We will now need to lies acquire English-language skills, is the first of many more conferences Knights of Columbus St Jude Coun- consider a larger venue, with a great- evidence shows that second- and third- to come.” said another committee co- cil 5801 at St. Matthew Church. Cor- er need for financial support, to keep generation Americans naturally pre- chair, Rocio Jordan of St. Peter Church. porate sponsors of the event included our ticket price low, with a focus on fer to attend English-language events, The conference benefitted from sup- DESA Drywall, El Nuevo Naranjo Latin community attendance and the such as the Catholic men’s and wom- port across the diocese. Team members Supermarket, Mi Mexico Restaurant, ultimate spiritual nourishment and en’s conferences. We’re not building from the Columbus Catholic Men’s and Beth Escudero Photography. In- growth, which our research tells us the an island, but opening a doorway.” Ministry have been involved since the kind support was offered by Knights Latin community needs,” Jordan said. September 17, 2017 Catholic Times 7 Diocesan drug awareness summit to focus on heroin and opioids A diocesan drug awareness summit for those sources available to combat the effects of addic- The program is being developed in cooperation who work with young people will take place tive drugs. School and parish teams will build with the diocesan offices of religious education, from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 an action plan throughout the day based on the youth and young adults, social concerns, and in the parish center of the Church of the Res- presentations. Catholic schools. School administrators, athletic urrection, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Road, New Speakers will include Bishop Frederick Camp- directors, counselors, religious educators, youth Albany. bell; Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine; Dr. ministers, and campus ministers are encouraged The program will focus on heroin and opi- Mark Hurst, medical director of the Ohio Depart- to attend. ods, with presentations on the facts, signs, and ment of Mental Health and Addiction Services; The registration deadline is Wednesday, Sept. symptoms of addiction, as well as methods of Sarah Smith, director of Start Talking! Ohio, and 20. More information is available at prevention and response and a discussion of re- others. http://cdeducation.org/DrugAwarenessSummit.

IRMA, continued from Page 2 of the state’s approximately 21 million agement and Risk Reduction Tech- residents to evacuate; many headed nology, based in Germany, estimated north to stay with relatives. more than $10 billion in damages in “Millions of Floridians are being im- the Caribbean, making it the costliest pacted by this storm,’’ Florida Gov. storm ever in the region. Rick Scott said during a news confer- The Netherlands estimated that 70 ence Sept. 10. percent of the houses on St. Martin Earlier, the president of the U.S. Con- were badly damaged or destroyed. ference of Catholic Bishops called for That left 40,000 people in public shel- Get to know prayers for all those in the path of Hur- ters as Hurricane Jose approached. ricane Irma. The Pentagon mobilized the military Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of to respond to the U.S. Virgin Islands, The Marthas Galveston-Houston, whose diocese where at least four people died and was hit by flooding from Hurricane devastation was widespread. Join us for wine, cheese, and friendship as we learn about! Harvey, noted that people in the Ca- “This is a horrific disaster,’’ Gov. ribbean had “felt Hurricane Irma’s full Kenneth Mapp said Sept. 9. “There The Marthas and plan for the future. force.” will be no restorations or solutions in “Let us join in prayer for those who days or weeks.’’ are in the path of Hurricane Irma, In Antigua and Barbuda, Arthur Nibbs, and may God bless and protect you,’’ minister of Barbuda Affairs, who was Wednesday, October 4 he said in a statement Sept. 9. “At a on Barbuda when Irma hit, said it was time like this, when our endurance is the worst storm he’d ever seen. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. tested, we implore God to direct us to “It was enormous. There’s nothing yet unknown reserves of strength and that is comparable. It destroyed every- The Catholic Foundation human compassion for those suffering thing that was in its path,” he said. 257 East Broad Street | Columbus, OH so deeply. May our manifestations of Nibbs said roofs were torn away, love and solidarity be lasting signs in trees were toppled, government build- Please RSVP by September 22 to Megan Polk the midst of this crisis.” ings were destroyed, and cell towers Email: [email protected] |Phone: 614-443-8893 The cardinal noted that, as with Har- were snapped in half, leaving the small vey, the bishops’ conference would island of about 1,600 people without work with local dioceses, Catholic re- any form of communication. lief agencies and other groups to offer Officials scrambled to evacuate the assistance. island before the arrival of Hurricane The storm had already left a path of Jose. The category 4 storm veered destruction in the Caribbean. Disaster north of Barbuda, sparing it from a risk analyst Center for Disaster Man- second direct hit.

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first accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (ABSN) students. Located in downtown Cincinnati, the ABSN pro- gram fast-tracks students into the nurs- ing profession by leveraging an exist- ing bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing discipline. Framed within the Jesuit philosophy of holistic care, the pro- gram provides the academic founda- tion and clinical preparedness required to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure Xavier University, located in Cin- exam with confidence. New groups for cinnati, is a community of educators the program will start classes in May firmly grounded in Jesuit tradition and and August. values. Xavier prepares students for an Before the end of 2017, Xavier and increasingly complex future by incor- TriHealth, two Cincinnati faith-based porating the power of Magis in every- organizations dedicated to improving thing it does, academically as well as the quality of life in the community, through student involvement and ser- will break ground for a new building vice. on the Xavier campus as part of a land- Magis is the belief that more is al- mark affiliation. ways possible. Xavier students are in- A team of Xavier faculty, staff, and Students in Xavier University’s accelerated bachelor of science in nurs- spired to always do better and do more. students, along with TriHealth leaders, ing program, which started in January, work with a mock patient. Xavier’s focus on developing intelli- clinicians, and other advisers, has been gent minds and compassionate spirits working together since January to de- 275 fellowship and residency program to dramatically improve health and inspires students to do more in the tra- velop programming and schematic de- graduates during the past decade, many wellness facilities, services, and over- dition of learning, serving, and achiev- signs for the Health United Building. from Xavier’s undergraduate pre-med all health for our students, our em- ing together. Its students care about The new facility is targeted to open in and graduate health services adminis- ployees, and our student-athletes, with success, but they also care about each the fall of 2019. It will include: tration programs. additional positive impact on alumni, other and the neighborhood and global Collaboration that leads to unique communities where they live. Xavier’s Construction of a new, co-branded fans, and the community,” said Father and innovative health and wellness ed- state-of-the-art health and recreation Michael Graham, SJ, Xavier president. goal is to give students the tools to live ucation programs that will prepare the center on Xavier’s campus. The facil- “We’re thrilled to partner with Xavier a life that truly matters, professionally next generation to lead. TriHealth has and personally. ity will be home to Xavier’s academic, in this pioneering journey,” said Mark a 150-year legacy of medical and ad- recreational, and clinical health and In January, Xavier welcomed its ministrative education, with more than Clement, TriHealth president and chief wellness programs. executive officer. “We look forward to Student and employee health offer- the innovative work we will do togeth- ings and wellness programs, led by er in the years ahead to improve health, TriHealth, for students, student ath- revolutionize the delivery and financ- letes, faculty, staff, and families. These ing of health care, and contribute to a resources will be centralized and avail- more vibrant and thriving community.” able in the new center. Xavier has been recognized by U.S. Continued growth of Xavier’s nation- News & World Report as a top 10 Mid- ally ranked athletic program through west university for 22 consecutive an expanded, world-class sports medi- years. It’s also consistently recognized cine team and an enhanced university- by Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s based, multidisciplinary clinical care Personal Finance as one of the best model for student athletes. values in private college education. “This is a landmark agreement for Learn more about Xavier at www. Xavier and for TriHealth, enabling us xavier.edu.

The proposed Health United Building at Xavier University in Cincinnati, www.columbuscatholic.org a collaboration between Xavier and TriHealth, will serve as a center for health and wellness education. Photo, graphic courtesy Xavier University September 17, 2017 Catholic Times 9

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FaithSeeking each other I have broken my share of windows when I was opinion that we forget there are others who may not young. I also have done many things I regretted share our understanding. Try and see it from their doing later. Ever heard of buyer’s remorse? The point of view. Try to find a middle ground where same could be said about spiritual remorse. The LIGHTING THE WAY we can agree on something. Maybe it’s finding a prices we pay today in material and human damage common viewpoint, or something we have done that come back to haunt us later in life. The lack of Joseph Thomas was similar. It is here that we find the connection forgiveness and tolerance in society is an example between mind and heart. It is here that we seek not of our arrogant and self-fulfilling nature to hate or the destruction of each other, but the awesome nature fear what we don’t understand or comprehend. I can culture. We can lose sight of the bigger picture, of His divine spirit at work in all of us. admit that I, too, have been guilty of such convenient which was Jesus’ intent for us to experience life in all I have known some of the most spiritual people. attitudes and feelings. its discrepancies, differences, and sacrifices. I also have known some of the most unbelieving. In our community, it is much easier to accept a How we approach life is what makes us who we The thing they have in relation to one another is norm than to embrace what we do not want to do. In are by our physical nature. The soul gets lost in their love for someone close to them and their many situations, it becomes an impertinent fail-safe. the confusion. We forget that identity to Our Lord compassion for that person’s care and well-being. The reluctance we feel can sometimes overshadow is the most important thing we share in this world. You do not have to be in sync all the time. God separated us by language for a reason: so we do not the awesome nature of learning from someone else’s I do not care where you come from – everyone become so comfortable that we forget the adventure deserves forgiveness, He places before each of us. and everyone deserves Compliments of the right to come to Let that be the benchmark by which we set our Christ in his or her own heart. Let that control how we react to another’s DEE PRINTING, INC. way. The passage may intentions. Let that be the way in which we unite be narrow, but by our behind a common purpose. Pope St. John Paul II 49994999 Transamerica Transamerica Drive Drive love and understanding, once said, “The future is in your hearts and in your hands. God is entrusting to you the task, at once Columbus,Columbus, Ohio Ohio 43228 43228 we can make it easier for others to follow. difficult and uplifting, of working with Him inthe building of the civilization of love.” 777-8700 Showing the way is not just some empty Remind that person sitting across from you in a the Murnane Family rhetoric. It is needed room or present with you somewhere that no one in secular society, as can do it alone, that no one ever is alone. We all Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and many people today are make mistakes in life. It is our responsibility as Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974 searching for an identity sons and daughters to make this world a better, more and a sense of purpose. forgiving, more wanting place. Seek each other, seek This is not an easy understanding, and seek peace. May God bless you thing for us to do. and keep you, may the wind be forever at your backs, Some of us are so intent and may His peace be with you always. on not moving from a Joseph Thomas, a member of Gahanna St. stance. We can become Matthew Church, is a freelance writer and is active so comfortable in an in many diocesan and church activities.

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Some restrictions may apply. Membership eligibility is required. 10 Catholic Times/ September 17, 2017 September 17, 2017/Catholic Times 11 Pontifical College Josephinum Has Unique Role BY TIM PUET num third-year theology student last five as rector. He said most we belong to the Father, and un- Each year, transitional dea- Reporter, Catholic Times Kyle Tennant of New Boston St. of its students share three sig- derstand the great dignity God cons attending the Josephinum Monica Church. “I have friends nificant traits. give us as his sons. who are soon to be ordained as Msgr. Christopher Schreck here from the Archdiocese of “First of all, they’ve personally “I’m also helping seminarians priests visit the nuncio’s home says three words sum up the San Francisco and the dioceses experienced something which understand the concept of the in Washington. They also make Pontifical College Josephinum’s of Phoenix, Alexandria (Louisi- has compelled them to discern people of God, how all of us a pilgrimage to the Holy Land unique role in training priests. ana), Ogdensburg (New York), whether God is potentially call- have been given an important during the school’s Christmas “By tradition and by our con- and Birmingham (Alabama). ing them to the priesthood,” he role in God’s purpose related to break, while third-year theology stitution, we are pontifical, we You’d never get that variety said. “Second, they have tremen- our salvation and the salvation students make a 10-day pilgrim- are national, and we are mis- in most seminaries. It makes dous idealism and hope for the of others, and, in that context, age to Rome. sionary,” said Msgr. Schreck, you look at things from differ- future. They want to make a dif- how everybody is where they’re On Sundays and special feast the Josephinum’s rector and ent perspectives and gives you ference through the sacraments, supposed to be to carry out a days, Josephinum students wear president. a real sense of the pulse of the through practically applying the specific purpose.” pontifical Roman cassocks as an church in America.” “As the only pontifical semi- theology they’ve been taught, Father John Allen, vice presi- outward sign of the seminary’s Msgr. Christopher Schreck has been nary outside Italy, we have a The Josephinum has 145 stu- and through preaching. dent for advancement, a priest link to the Vatican. These are the rector-president of the Pontifical special connection with and de- dents for the 2017-18 academic “And there’s something else of the Diocese of Charlotte, same as those worn by students College Josephinum for five years. votion to Pope Francis, all his year. This includes 65 students beyond high idealism and sens- North Carolina, has been at the of the pontifical seminaries in predecessors, and those who in its liberal arts college, which ing a call from God. They have Josephinum for 10 years, longer Rome, and were allowed at the hope it’s helped me develop the heart of a servant leader.” will follow him as successors awards a bachelor of arts or met a joyful, effective priest than he has lived anywhere else Josephinum under Leo XIII’s of St. Peter in the position of bachelor of philosophy degree who has transformed their lives except his home. decree. The Josephinum is renowned head of the Catholic Church. after four years, and 80 in its and made them want to do the “This is my spiritual home,” Josephinum students take part for both the quality of its forma- Our chancellor is always the four-year school of theology, same for others. There is a tre- he said. “The love and generos- in a rigorous daily schedule of tion programs for ministry to the Vatican’s apostolic nuncio to the working toward a master of di- mendous need for good priests ity of the faithful of the Diocese academic and spiritual activi- Hispanic community and for the United States, who is the pope’s vinity degree and ordination to like this.” of Columbus and their commit- ties, beginning with 6:45 a.m. quality of the English-language representative to this country.” the priesthood. The Josephinum has 36 faculty ment to the church and to semi- Morning Prayer and Mass and learning program which sup- The current nuncio, Archbishop Some theology students who members in its two branches, nary formation at this place have concluding with a period of ports its international students. Christophe Pierre, visited the have an undergraduate bach- 13 of whom are resident priests. created a ‘perfect storm’ that has private study and prayer in the Besides classroom time, the Josephinum this past April to re- elor’s degree but need addi- They are from many dioceses benefited the whole church. The newly renovated St. Turibius Chapel at the Pontifical College Josephi- evening. weekly service program, and dedicate its restored St. Turibius tional preparation in philosophy and religious orders and were “God always blesses those who num. The renovation included installation of a mural behind the altar Students at all levels go off daily meals, seminarians’ week- Chapel. and theology take pre-theology appointed by their bishops or strive to respond to the needs of nearly identical to the original 1936 mural, which had been sealed over. campus for a pastoral formation day schedule involves practice “We are national, with students courses before entering the the- leaders of their orders to come his people. That’s what’s been assignment on one afternoon a sessions for the Josephinum not only from the Diocese of ology school. The liberal arts to the Columbus seminary. happening here since Msgr. Jes- boys for the priesthood if candi- traffic of the nearby U.S. 23-In- week, mostly Thursdays, dur- choir and schola or other mu- Columbus and every other dio- college and the theology school One of them is Father John sing founded the Josephinum to dates could be found. Twenty- terstate 270 interchange, but the ing the school year. They may sical organizations, one-hour cese in Ohio except Cleveland, also award other specialized de- Sims Baker, who teaches cours- serve young men who had no three boys from 11 states re- college’s bell tower, nearly 200 teach in Columbus-area Catho- weekly formation conferences which has its own seminary, grees. es in homiletics (preaching) and parents and no resources,” Fa- sponded, and on Sept. 1, 1888, feet tall, still stands out as an lic grade and high schools, take one night a week with a faculty but also from more than 20 dio- In addition, an Institute for the the foundations of spiritualty ther Allen said. “We have been not sure how he would educate area landmark. part in activities such as the Spe- member speaking on a particu- ceses representing all areas of Diaconate has been part of the and is acting vice rector of the extraordinarily blessed since so many boys, but trusting in The Josephinum is the only cial Olympics, visit the sick in lar topic, Evening Prayer at 5:45 the United States. We also have Josephinum since 2007. It offers liberal arts college. He is a Jo- then. Only God, through the God to provide the means, he pontifical seminary outside of hospitals and nursing homes, or p.m., and Night Prayer at 9. The students from Myanmar and more than 45 online courses in sephinum graduate and returned efforts of a lot of people who founded the College Josephi- Italy. The Vatican’s Congrega- talk to prisoners at the Marion Sacrament of Penance and Ex- Rwanda,” Msgr. Schreck said. the spring, summer, and fall to there in 2015 after 10 years as have believed in this institution, num. tion for the Clergy appoints the Correctional Institution. position of the Blessed Sacra- ment are offered daily. Top: The Pontifical College Josephinum’s main building. Above: Father John “And because we are pontifi- candidates for the diaconate as a college chaplain in his home- could have brought it to where it Four years later, to ensure his rector, and the apostolic nuncio “I never realized until having Sims Baker teaches a class on spirituality. Below: Josephinum liturgy director cal in character and national in part of their training and to or- town of Nashville. is today.” seminary would serve the na- to the United States, in addition all these off-campus experienc- Seminarians also are exposed Father Douglas Martis with seminarians at lunch. CT photos by Ken Snow scope, we’ve always had a mis- dained deacons as part of their “I was formed here and always The roots of the Josephinum tion, Father Jessing asked Pope to being chancellor, appoints the es just how much the Catholic to a range of devotions, includ- sionary dimension. Our alumni continuing formation. felt that missionary flair that begin with St. Joseph’s Orphan- Leo XIII to accept ownership formation faculty. The bishop of Church is involved in all over ing Eucharistic processions and serve parishes across the coun- The Diocese of Columbus, comes from this being a national age, founded in 1875 in the of the seminary as a pontifical Columbus traditionally is vice Columbus,” said Deacon Brett weekly recitation of the Rosa- try as priests and dioceses all with 33, has the largest number seminary,” he said. “One of the Ohio town of Pomeroy, now institution. The pope answered chancellor. Garland of Washington Court ry, and can join an on-campus over the nation as bishops. We of seminarians at the Josephi- things we’re trying to give sem- part of the Diocese of Steuben- affirmatively, and “Pontifical” Bishop Frederick Campbell House St. Colman Church, who Knights of Columbus chapter. are sending priests everywhere, num, followed by the Diocese of inarians is a sense of spiritual ville, by Father Joseph Jessing was added to its name. Father has held that role for 12 years. is to be ordained a priest after Weekends provide an opportu- and as they leave here, they Joliet, Illinois, with 17, and the fatherhood for the people they to provide a home and educa- Jessing was made a monsignor “He is thoroughly involved with concluding his studies at the Jo- nity for free time on or off cam- bring with them the spirit of dioceses of Phoenix and Nash- will be serving as priests. tion for orphan boys. Two years in 1896 and died in 1899. all aspects of life at the Josephi- sephinum in May. pus after various maintenance the New Evangelization as pro- ville, with 12 each. Twenty-two “People don’t call priests ‘Fa- later, he moved it to downtown The college remained down- num,” Father Allen said. “His “I’ve worked with JOIN (the activities on Saturdays. Campus claimed by Pope St. John Paul II dioceses are sending students to ther’ for no reason,” Father Columbus. town until 1931, when it moved pastoral leadership and service Joint Organization for Inner- recreation facilities include a and continued by his successors, the institution this year. Baker said. “They understand As the boys got older, four of to its current site in north Co- as vice chancellor has been an City Needs), St. Stephen’s Com- swimming pool, weight room, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Msgr. Schreck, a priest of the a priest is someone who has a them expressed a desire to be- lumbus near the border of extraordinary gift. The stabil- munity House, Catholic Social gym, tennis and handball courts, Francis.” Diocese of Savannah, Georgia, special love and devotion for come priests. Father Jessing Franklin and Delaware coun- ity in enrollment we have been Services, the Latino community, walking paths, and a large field. “A lot of things make the Jo- who has spent most of his career the people he serves, as a father said in an 1888 issue of a na- ties. The farms and woodlands blessed with and the strategic and in prisons and hospitals. Intramural basketball, soccer, sephinum special, and one of as a seminary teacher or admin- does for his family. To under- tional German-language Catho- which once surrounded the 75- growth we have achieved has It’s helped me appreciate how and volleyball tournaments are them is that your classmates istrator, has been at the Josephi- stand this, we first have to un- lic newspaper he published that acre location have been replaced been in a large part a result of important a priest is to all the are from all over,” said Josephi- num for 10 years, including the derstand our own sonship, how he would educate two additional by homes, businesses, and the his leadership.” people of the community, and I See JOSEPHINUM, Page 12 12 Catholic Times September 17, 2017 offered, and the school hosts annual few years is start- basketball and soccer tournaments ing to connect. I’m with other seminaries. becoming more in The field is the home of the annual love with Jesus and Mud Bowl game in November be- want to bring others tween the Theology “Papal Bulls” and to him.” the College “Cardinals.” About 40 stu- The Josephinum dents take part each year in a game that has made major im- Deacon Garland says is marked by “a provements to its low skill level but a high competitive facilities in recent level.” years, including “Spending so much time together with upgrading of every other guys who want to discern God’s room in the resi- call in their lives, you can’t help but de- dence building and ena, and St. Vincent de Paul. velop a strong feeling of brotherhood,” opening of a fitness center. “The work on the chapel has been said third-year theology student Bryant A particular highlight was the reno- completed for a while, but every time Pontifical College Josephinum third-year Haren of Newark St. Francis de Sales vation and restoration of St. Turibius I walk in there, I’m still blown away,” theology students (from left): Chris Yak- Church. “We’ve really become a fam- Chapel, which involved installing a Yakkel said. “You know you’re enter- kel of Columbus, Bryant Haren of New- ily. We pray together, we eat together, noble and permanent Altar of Sacrifice; ing sacred space.” ark, and Kyle Tennant of New Boston. sometimes we fight with each other – reconfiguring the floor plan to provide Msgr. Schreck said the spectacular respectfully. We realize we may have increased seating and to emphasize the renovation would have been impos- different views, but share the same centrality of the altar; and renewing the sible without the generosity of the Jo- come to the school without financial common goals of serving God ant the lines of the sanctuary. sephinum’s financial supporters. assistance from the institution and the church.” A new mural behind the altar was “We are not supported or owned by Friends of the Josephinum, who assist “One thing about being here is that I based on the original 1936 mural by one diocese, but we have been blessed needy seminarians with scholarships laugh all the time,” said Chris Yakkel Gerhard Lamers, which had been dam- with support from many dioceses and and funds for medical and dental ex- of St. Joseph Cathedral, also a third- aged by water and was sealed over in individuals,” he said. penses, emergency travel, books, and year theology student. “My classmates 1989. The new mural is identical to the “This has allowed us to remain in clothing. are hilarious. Anyone who thinks a original except for one section, which sound financial shape, while making The group has annual dues of $150 bunch of guys who want to be priests shows the Virgin Mary on the Seat of the improvements necessary for our and is always eager to welcome new are walking around being solemn all Wisdom, flanked on either side by St. buildings to be in sound structural members. the time hasn’t seen us. Joseph and St. Turibius, the first saint shape.” For more information about the Jo- “In my time here, I’ve really come to of the New World, and surrounded Annual tuition, room, and board is sephinum, and to find out more about appreciate the zeal I have for the faith by Blessed Miguel Pro, St. Rose of $32,900 for a college student and how you support its mission of forming and the joy in it that I want to share. Lima, St. John Neumann, Pope St. $37,000 for a theology student. priests, go to www.pcj.edu or contact Everything I’ve learned these last Gregory the Great, St. Catherine of Si- Many students could not afford to Father Allen at (614) 885-5585.

Public Tour of the Josephinum “Live-in” Weekend Oct. 19-21 The Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 N. High The Pontifical College Josephinum is opening St., Columbus, will sponsor its annual public fall its campus to young men who are discerning a tour day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. vocation. High school juniors and seniors and col- 16. There is no charge. Reservations are encour- lege students are welcome to attend one of these aged, but not required. weekends. Those who attend will be able to explore the Those who take part will experience the prayer beautiful buildings, chapels, and grounds of the life, academics, and communal worship of the only pontifical seminary outside of Italy. Tours seminarians and will be able to speak to them will highlight its extensive woodwork, stained about the discernment process. glass, terrazzo floors, intricate brickwork, and The “live-in” programs will take place from Fri- sacred art. Rare books and manuscripts from the day to Sunday, Oct. 19 to 21 and March 15 to 17. college’s library will be exhibited, and Josephi- For more information or to sign up, contact Father num memorabilia will be available for purchase. John Baker at (614) 985-2255 or [email protected]. Tours will begin every half-hour and will last for approximately 45 minutes, followed by refresh- ments. For information or to make a reservation, contact the college advancement office at (614) 985-2203 Beautifully or send an email to mfarrell@pcj,edu. 614-276-1439 modlich-monument.com September 17, 2017 Catholic Times 13

SMART COLUMBUS PROVIDES $3.6 MILLION WORTH OF MOBILE SOLAR TECHNOLOGY TO ODU

Smart Columbus has unveiled Cen- doubled its commit- dom for bringing this The first-of-its-kind initiative by DC tral Ohio’s first deployment of mobile ment, with potential technology invest- Solar Freedom is aimed at institutions solar technologies, implemented in for additional Co- ment to Columbus,” of higher education and public agen- partnership with DC Solar Freedom lumbus universities said Mayor Andrew J. cies that seek to encourage the use of at Ohio Dominican University. The and organizations to Ginther. “These tech- clean energy, and to educate and em- unveiling took place at an event on benefit from contin- nologies will not only power their communities to discover Wednesday, Sept. 6 at ODU’s campus. ued support. enhance safety and new, innovative uses for solar power. Twenty-four solar energy products, The $3.6 million connectivity on cam- “Colleges and universities are home including electric vehicle (EV) charg- deployment contrib- pus, but also contribute to some of the foremost thought-lead- ing stations, light towers, power sta- utes to capital and fi- to our community’s un- ers on sustainability,” said Jeff Carpoff, tions, and generators – together valued nancial investments derstanding and adop- DC Solar Freedom chief executive of- at more than $3.6 million – have been in the Smart Co- tion of alternative en- ficer. “Thanks to groundbreaking ini- deployed on campus to help improve lumbus Acceleration ergy solutions. We look tiatives like Smart Columbus, we’re safety and mobility without adding de- Fund, made up of aligned investments forward to continuing this beneficial able to build new alliances such as our mand on the city’s power grid. by the private and public sector which partnership with DC Solar and bring- exciting new partnership with Ohio In 2016, DC Solar Freedom commit- are designed to complement, scale, ing their technology to other locations Dominican. We’re incredibly proud to ted $1.5 million of in-kind technology and sustain Smart Columbus projects throughout the region.” introduce the university, as well as the to central Ohio universities and public and programs into the future. The Ac- “The Ohio Dominican University city of Columbus, to mobile solar, and agencies in recognition of Columbus celeration Fund began as a $90 million community is thrilled and honored to help them achieve their sustainabil- winning the 2016 Smart City Chal- matching investment at the time of the to partner with Smart Columbus and ity goals.” lenge, sponsored by the U.S. Depart- challenge and now totals more than DC Solar Freedom in becoming the “The solar light towers will provide ment of Transportation and Vulcan, $500 million, with the goal of reaching first central Ohio university to receive greater safety and security in Ohio Inc. Upon assessing technology needs $1 billion by 2020. these solar units that will encourage Dominican’s expansive parking lots,” at ODU, DC Solar Freedom more than “We are grateful to DC Solar Free- the use of clean energy on our cam- Gervasi said. “In addition, ODU’s pus,” said Dr. Robert Gervasi, ODU newest public safety vehicle is elec- president. “We are a Catholic Domini- tric, and the solar car charging stations can university, and so we are called to will enable the university to recharge preserve and protect God’s creation. it quickly and conveniently at no ex- This initiative is a clear demonstration pense. For students, the solar charging to our campus community, as well as tables will provide an endless supply the greater Columbus community, of of free, clean energy to recharge cell ODU’s commitment to be good and phones, tablets, and other mobile de- faithful stewards of the planet.” vices.”

Ohio Dominican to Host Preview Days Ohio Dominican University will host a university fits is to experience it first- preview days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat- hand. We’re excited to share our cam- urday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 4 in pus with the next generation of ODU Continue Your Faith the Griffin Center on ODU’s campus at students.” 1215 Sunbury Road, Columbus. During the preview day, students Interested high school students and will tour campus, explore available Journey at ODU their families can register for the free majors, discuss available financial aid Attend a Preview Day on Oct. 7 or Nov. 4 event at ohiodominican.edu/Preview. options, enjoy a complimentary meal, “Our preview day gives students and learn about student clubs and honors • Tour campus with a current student and meet our faculty their families a great slice of ODU, programs, meet with professors in their • Explore financial aid options where they can have conversations field of interest, and talk with current • Learn about ODU’s Honors Program and early admission with faculty, staff, athletics, and stu- students about why they chose to at- opportunities into graduate and medical school dent organizations,” said Julie Burdick, tend ODU. ODU vice president for enrollment and Students who are not able to attend a Sign up today at ohiodominican.edu/Preview student success. preview day are invited to schedule a “Students also can explore our ma- private visit to campus at ohiodomini- Central Ohio’s Catholic University • Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. jors and talk to Ohio Dominican’s ca- can.edu/visit or call ODU’s office of 1216 Sunbury Rd. | Columbus, OH 43219 | 614.251.4500 reer development center about their undergraduate admission at (614) 251- interests. The best way to determine if 4500. 14 Catholic Times September 17, 2017 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A) The Weekday Bible Readings Forgiveness is a healing remedy from the Lord MONDAY 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Psalm 28:2,7-9 offered as often as it is sought. Seven was a perfect Luke 7:1-10 number among the Semitic people, and a multiple of seven is how often we are to forgive. TUESDAY Father 1 Timothy 3:1-13 The parable which follows does not directly illustrate Psalm 101:1-3,5-6 Lawrence L. Hummer the point of frequent forgiveness so much as it explains Luke 7:11-17 what can be forgiven in “kingdom of heaven” terms. WEDNESDAY The first servant owes zillions of talents, according to 1 Timothy 3:14-16 the most recent revision of The Greek-English Lexi- Psalm 111:1-6 Sirach 27:30-28:7; con, by Frederick Danker. The translation of this as a Luke 7:31-35 Romans 14:7-9; “huge debt” hardly captures what Jesus actually says. THURSDAY Exaggeration to make a point is often Jesus’ teaching Ephesians 4:1-7,11-13 Matthew 18:21-35 style. Even if we did not know that a talent was the Psalm 19:2-5 highest measure of the weight of metals in the ancient Matthew 9:9-13 The reading from Sirach is about one thing: getting world, “the zillions” would clarify that he owed much. rid of anger. People in today’s world suffer more from FRIDAY According to Danker, the zillions of talents the ser- 1 Timothy 6:2c-12 anger than from any other single affliction. Sirach vant owes would have meant that “a day laborer would Psalm 49:6-10,17-20 says forgiveness is a healing remedy from the Lord. need to work 60 million days to pay off the debt.” The Luke 8:1-3 People pay lots of money to talk with doctors about debtor appeals, “Be patient, and I will pay you off in such issues when the way out of anger resides within SATURDAY full.” At that point, the listener should pause to laugh 1 Timothy 6:13-16 them. People cling to anger and hurt and pain like it’s before Jesus continues. It demonstrates that Jesus had Psalm 100:1-5 a prized possession. People swear “I will never forgive a great sense of humor. The king is moved with pity Luke 8:4-15 so and so ‘cause he done me wrong!” Country singers and forgives the “loan.” are experts at turning that anger and hurt and pain into dollars by singing about it to those who hurt. The hurt When that servant goes away, he finds a fellow slave and pain are real. The healing is also real for those who owes him 100 denarii, “a much smaller amount,” who forgive. like comparing one penny to a million dollars. The amount he owes would have been worth 100 days’ DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND Yet, says Sirach, “forgive your neighbor’s injustice; wages for a common laborer. It is not a small amount, TELEVISION MASS SCHEDULE then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven.” but considering what the first one has been forgiven, it WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 Sirach argues that the need to forgive should be based is a pittance. Using the same words as the first servant, on thinking about “your last days.” He also asks how SUNDAY MASS the second appeals for patience in order to pay his fel- we can refuse mercy to others like ourselves and 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph low servant back. Instead, the first servant orders the Cathedral on St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Co- then ask pardon for our own sins. We carry the anger second into prison until he pays back what he owes. lumbus, and at www.stgabrielradio.com. around like a badge of honor. The solution is to for- Mass with the Passionist Fathers at give, and the anger disappears. The sooner we forgive, When the master finds out what the first servant has done, he withdraws his generous mercy and “hands 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel 53, the sooner we heal. Columbus. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Chan- him over to torturers” until he repays the debt. Je- This leads directly into the Gospel, where Peter asks nel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system sus ends by saying, “Each of you must forgive your Jesus about how often he must forgive the brother who for cable channel listing. brother from the heart.” This means not only that we sins against him, suggesting “up to seven times” as a Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, must forgive as often as we are asked, but also that the starting point. The implication of the Greek word “up Birmingham, Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum forgiveness must be sincere, “from the heart.” to, or until” is that seven times is the limit, after which Channel 385, Insight Channel 382, or WOW Channel 378). there will be no more forgiveness. Jesus rejects this Father Lawrence Hummer, pastor at (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). way of thinking, saying “seventy-seven times.” The Chillicothe St. Mary Church, can be reached at Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at impact of that statement is that forgiveness is to be [email protected]. 6:30 a.m. on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish Network Channel 250, Elizabeth Ficocelli speaks at or DirecTV Channel 305). St. Martha Giving Circle event in October DAILY MASS 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Elizabeth Ficocelli will be the featured speaker at The gatherings also are opportunities to share ideas, Birmingham, Ala. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and an event sponsored by The Catholic Foundation’s St. serve with one another, and socialize. midnight). See EWTN above; and on I-Lifetv Martha Giving Circle on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. Ficocelli is an author of 15 books for adults and (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Mur- in the Foundation’s offices, 257 E. Broad St. Wine and young people and a contributor to national Catholic ray City and Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown and New cheese will be available, and those attending will learn magazines. She is a frequent guest on Catholic televi- more about the work of the St. Martha Giving Circle, Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); sion and radio and the host of Answering The Call on 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, also known as The Marthas. St. Gabriel Catholic Radio AM 820. and at www.stgabrielradio.com. Throughout the year, The Marthas gather to learn Those wishing to attend the event are asked to RSVP about organizations and their needs, and to decide to- by Friday, Sept. 22 to Megan Polk at mpolk@catholic- We pray Week IV, Seasonal Proper gether which projects to aid. foundation.org or (614) 443-8893. of the Liturgy of the Hours September 17, 2017 Catholic Times 15 Speaker Ryan invites a social doctrine conversation

CNN is not the customary locale of choice for a cat- But unlike those who insist on measuring an offi- echesis on Catholic social doctrine. But that’s what cial’s or a party’s commitment to the poor by inputs Paul Ryan, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representa- rather than outcomes (an approach that tends to instru- tives, offered viewers of a CNN national town hall THE CATHOLIC mentalize the poor and render social welfare policy a meeting on the evening of Aug. 21. DIFFERENCE cash transaction rather than a human encounter), Paul Challenged with a semi-“Gotcha!” question by Sin- Ryan and reform conservatives like him are willing to sinawa Dominican Sister Erica Jordan, who not so George Weigel face the fact that there is no direct correlation between subtly suggested that Ryan’s approach to health care magnitude of dollar inputs and success of human out- reform, tax reform, and welfare reform was in conflict comes when it comes to anti-poverty programs. with the Church’s social teaching, the very Catholic ernment resides these days, for approaches that actu- Inner-city Catholic schools (the Church in Ameri- Speaker replied that he completely agreed with Sister ally empower the poor, because they treat poor people ca’s most effective social welfare program) demon- Erica that God is “always on the side of the poor and as men and women with potential to be unleashed, not strate that time and again: they spend less than the dispossessed”; the real question at issue was, how do simply as clients to be maintained. government schools and their students learn much public officials, who are not God, create public poli- Proposals to decentralize social welfare programs more – and not just in quantifiable, standardized-test- cies that empower the poor and dispossessed to be and give the states the funds necessary to conduct ing terms. not-poor and not-dispossessed? all sorts of customized efforts to empower the poor – America needs many serious conversations in this Congressman Ryan then laid out an approach to alle- crafted so that each “fits” the vast array of distinct cir- age of the demagogic tweet and the rabid talk-radio viating poverty and empowering the poor that seemed cumstances we find in impoverished America – strike sound bite. One of them is about the scandal of pover- to me entirely congruent with the core Catholic so- me as a sensible application of the social doctrine’s ty amid vast wealth and the empowerment of the poor. cial ethical principles of subsidiarity and solidarity. principle of subsidiarity. That principle, first articu- That conversation is not advanced when, as happened Solidarity with the poor is a moral imperative, Ryan lated by Pope Pius XI in 1931, teaches us to leave de- after the CNN broadcast, smug partisans attack a se- agreed, but solidarity should not be measured by in- cision-making at the lowest possible level in society, rious Catholic public official by suggesting that he’s puts – how many federal dollars go into anti-poverty closest to those most directly affected by the policy in deficient in both his moral commitment to the poor programs? – but by outcomes: Are poor people who question. Paul Ryan thinks Washington doesn’t have and his understanding of Catholic social doctrine. can live independent and fruitful lives being helped to decide everything; Pius XI would have agreed. Paul Ryan is no more the reincarnation of Simon by our welfare dollars to develop the skills and habits The fact that poverty remains a serious problem in that will enable them to be self-reliant, constructive Legree than Sister Erica Morgan and her fellow-Sin- the United States after the federal government has sinawa Dominicans are the reincarnation of Ingrid citizens? The moral obligation of solidarity is not met spent $22 trillion on social welfare programs over Bergman/Sister Mary Benedict in The Bells of St. by programs that perpetuate welfare dependency. the past 50 years should have taught us all something Mary’s. Keeping that in mind would help foster the Speaker Ryan has been a longstanding advocate of about the complex problems of empowering the poor. thoughtful debate the Speaker, and the country, would decentralizing and (as he puts it) “customizing” social No one with any sense or experience imagines that he welcome. welfare programs. That means abandoning one-size- or she has the silver-bullet answer to poverty in all its fits-all attempts to address poverty and looking to the social, cultural, economic, and political dimensions; I George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow of states, where a lot of the creativity in American gov- know my friend Speaker Ryan doesn’t think he does. the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C.

Franciscan University expands online offerings

Franciscan University of Steuben- in Catholic Church ministries includ- professions. ville has expanded its online offerings ing youth ministry, music ministry, Franciscan also offers an online mas- with courses for high school students and parish and diocesan positions. ter of arts degree in theology and Chris- and online associate of arts degrees for The program provides “foundational tian ministry and an online master of adults from all walks of life. The pro- knowledge about the Catholic faith arts degree in catechetics and evange- grams offer the flexibility and afford- while answering questions about God lization. Both programs equip students ability that come with online learning. and man, good and evil,” said Dr. Ste- with the tools needed to go forth and Franciscan Fast Track enables high phen Hildebrand, chair of Franciscan’s proclaim the Good News of Jesus in a school students to get a head start on theology department. way that is faithful to the church. Inter- their college degree by taking select The online associate of arts in philos- nationally respected Franciscan facul- undergraduate courses entirely online. ophy degree introduces students to the ty members include Dr. John Bergsma, Students need to have completed their greatest thinkers the world has known Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. Alan Schreck, Dr. sophomore year of high school and and “trains the mind to think through Regis Martin, Dr. Bob Rice, and oth- maintain a grade point average above problems systematically and grow in ers. 2.4 to earn credits from Franciscan. the understanding of God and man,” Franciscan also offers online graduate The first classes are being offered this said Dr. Paul Symington, chair of Fran- degrees in business and education. fall. For spring 2018, high school stu- ciscan’s philosophy department. dents can sign up for Fast Track cours- Because of their rigorous intellec- More information about its online es in sociology, Christian moral prin- tual training, philosophy majors make programs may be found at Franciscan. Dr. Bob Rice, a catechetics professor at Franciscan ciples, and elementary French. valuable employees in business, jour- edu/admissions/online, or by contact- University of Steubenville, teaches online. The online associate of arts degree nalism, law, education, public service, ing Mike Bracelin at (740) 284-5239 (Photo courtesy Franciscan University) in theology is a first step to a career Catholic Church ministry, and other or [email protected]. 16 Catholic Times September 17, 2017 Pray for our dead

BARRETT, Thomas, 81, Sept. 4 LOVELACE, Marcia (Stoiber), 69, Sept. 9 DePorres Place project recruits supporting members Holy Family Church, Columbus St. Elizabeth Church, Columbus The St. Martin de Porres Place family clude a private prayer room, St. Rose CATTO, Emilyn A. (Nelson), 71, Sept. 4 McMANUS, John T., 87, Sept. 5 retreat house project is recruiting sup- of Lima hermitage, stations of the Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, Lewis Center St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark porting members. cross, and rosary trails. CHILICKI, Matthew, 35, Sept. 4 MILLER, Gerald A., 76, Sept. 6 The project is an extension of the “Our goal is to assist families by pro- St. Brendan Church, Hilliard St. John XXIII Church, Canal Winchester Family Honor program offered at sev- viding a private, natural, rural, com- eral parishes. It involves the proposed fortable, and very affordable environ- COLLMAR, Shirley L. (Waller), 81, Sept. 5 NADALIN, Velma T. (George), 85, Sept. 4 creation of a site where families can ment that is available to families of all St. Edward Church, Granville Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove play and pray together and continue sizes, incomes, and abilities,” Gjostein City important conversations they began said. “We believe that God’s beautiful FRONK, Robert, 83, Sept. 2 during the program. natural creation has the power to heal Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus PRICE, Jeffrey P., 62, Sept. 2 One of the project leaders, Rebecca physically and spiritually. Sacred Heart Church, Columbus GULICK, Mack, 95, Sept. 1 Gjostein, said those involved with the “Beds will be available for every St. Joseph Church, Circleville SNYDER, Charlotte L. “Lucy” (Durant), 82, effort are looking at possible prop- child, with room for extended family Sept. 7 erties in the Hocking Hills and are members. An accessible, child-friend- HIGGINS, Carol A. (Devine), 88, Sept. 10 ly, and homelike environment will be St. Mary Church, Groveport seeking supporters willing to donate St. Matthias Church, Columbus $1,000 for one year, to help with the the priority. With close access to the SULLIVAN, Donald J., 83, Sept. 3 down payment on whatever property outdoor adventures of the surrounding HOFFMAN, Jerome A., 81, Sept. 4 Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus is chosen, and $500 thereafter. Mem- state parks, there will be something Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Grove bers would be able to use the property, fun for everyone. City SWEENEY, Rachel L. “Richie” (Spillman), 93, subject to availability, without paying “Optional faith formation and self-led Sept. 6 family retreat programs will be made JOHNSON, Geoffrey N., 45, Sept. 7 a rental fee once the proposed retreat Corpus Christi Church, Columbus house is built. available to parents upon request.” St. Andrew Church, Columbus For more information, contact Gjos- TATZ, Michael F., 31, Sept. 3 Gjostein hopes to transform whatever JOHNSON, Travis J., 38, Sept. 4 tein at [email protected] St. Michael Church, Worthington property is purchased into a single- St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark family retreat space which will in- or call (614) 406-3507. TURRIN, Robert E., 81, Sept. 3 LANDES, Linda (Davis), 70, Sept. 6 St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg St. Ladislas Church, Columbus VARGO, Michael S., 94, Sept. 8 LOMBARDI, Adam D., 94, Sept. 3 Our Lady of Victory Church, Columbus Holy Family Church, Columbus

ODU honors, early admission programs experience record participation More students will participate in Launched in 2013, these programs Ohio Dominican University’s honors offer top high school students assured program in this academic year than acceptance into either ODU’s master in any year in the past decade. Of the of science in physician assistant stud- 54 students in the program, 24 are ies program or the Ohio University incoming freshmen who achieved an Heritage College of Osteopathic Med- average high school grade-point aver- icine upon completion of their under- age of 3.89 and ACT score of 27. Six graduate studies. first-year students received the honors ODU’s incoming freshmen class distinction scholarship, which covers continues to increase in academic the full cost of tuition for as long as achievement. The anticipated fall four years. class achieved an average high school Ohio Dominican’s highly selec- GPA of 3.4 and ACT of 22. tive early acceptance programs also “Ohio Dominican University has will have record participation. ODU’s long celebrated its reputation for at- physician assistant early assurance tracting some of the best and bright- program has six students. The four est students in the Midwest,” said Dr. incoming students have achieved an Robert Gervasi, ODU president. “I’m average GPA of 4.1 and ACT of 29. In thrilled that these rigorous and presti- addition, the university’s ODU-to-OU gious programs will include a record med school early assurance program number of high-achieving students has 10 students. The four incoming who have committed themselves to students in that program achieved an succeeding in the classroom, in their average GPA of 4.0 and ACT of 28. careers, and throughout their lives.” September 17, 2017 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S

Endorf, OP, on “What Can We Know About God?” Monthly Mass in Polish. 614-221-4323 7:30 to 9 p.m., Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Cen- 614-224-9522 Taize Evening Prayer at Corpus Christi ter, 987 N. Waggoner Road, Blacklick. Labyrinth CLASSIFIED 16, SATURDAY 4 to 5 p.m., Corpus Christi Center of Peace, 1111 E. Stewart walk led by Joy Lawrence. Theme: “Balance.” Sug- St. Vincent de Paul Society Friends of the Poor Walk Ave., Columbus. Evening Prayer in the style and spirit of gested donation $5. Registration deadline Sept. 20. The Diaper Dilemma 8:30 a.m. to noon, Topiary Park, 480 E. Town St., Colum- the Taize monastic community, with song, silence, and 614-866-4302 Tragically, 1 in 3 single mothers resorts to bus. Annual Friends of the Poor one-mile walk benefiting reflection. 614-512-3731 23, SATURDAY reusing soiled diapers on their baby because diocesan St. Vincent de Paul Society. Includes music from Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics they cannot afford a propersupply of fresh, Columbus Cristo Rey High School choir. 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, clean diapers. 859-393-6686 Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass entrance). Weekly 3730 Broadway, Grove City. “After Divorce: Adventure To help provide diapers to single moms Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City parish prayer group meets for praise, worship, ministry, into the Interior Life,” a retreat led by Rose Sweet, author 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. and teaching. 614-237-0401 of “Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catho- in need, visit Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary and Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter lic Family.” For separated or divorced Catholic men and www.angelsand.org/diapers confession. 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Colum- women, as well as lay leaders and clergy. Registration Tour Day at Pontifical College Josephinum bus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 required. Lunch provided. Register at www.Divorced- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pontifical College Josephinum, 7625 N. CatholicColumbus.org. High St., Columbus. Tours of about 45 minutes of the 18, MONDAY Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City only pontifical seminary outside of Italy will be offered Mass of Healing and Healing Service at Cathedral 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. SEPTEMBER every half-hour. 614- 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Columbus. Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary and 985-2203 Mass of Healing, followed by healing service including confession. 14, THURSDAY Centering Prayer Group Meeting at Corpus Christi Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Remarriage Preparation Program at St. Elizabeth Cenacle at Holy Name 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center of Peace, 1111 E. and veneration of relic of the True Cross. Priests will be 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Stewart Ave., Columbus. Centering prayer group meeting, on hand for discussion and prayer and the Sacrament of bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in Woods Blvd., Columbus. Part 1 of “The Joy-Filled Mar- beginning with silent prayer, followed by Contemplative Anointing of the Sick will be available. the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. riage” remarriage preparation program for couples enter- Outreach DVD and discussion. 614-512-3731 Theology on Tap Meeting ing into a second marriage, sponsored by diocesan Mar- Shepherd’s Corner 25th Anniversary Celebration 19, TUESDAY 7 p.m., El Vaquero restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Road, riage & Family Life Office. Couples also must attend Part 2 to 5 p.m., Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center, 987 N. Rosary for Life at St. Joan of Arc Columbus. Theology on Tap discussion and social group 2 on Sept. 30 or Nov. 18 to complete course. Fee $175, Waggoner Road, Blacklick. 25th anniversary celebration Following 6:15 p.m. Mass, St. Joan of Arc Church, 10700 for young Catholics, with Father Stu Wilson, CSP, of the including breakfast and lunch both days. 614-241-2560 for center, a ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Liberty Road, Powell. Recital of Rosary for Life, spon- Columbus St. Thomas More Newman Center speaking Alpha Course Prayer Training Ministry Visit animals, walk the meditation trail and labyrinth, sored by church’s respect life committee. on “Eschatology: What Happens in the End?” RSVP to 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. John Neumann Church, 9633 E. and take a hayride. Refreshments will be served and art [email protected] or Columbus Theology State Route 37, Sunbury. Prayer training session for previ- inspired by the center will be showcased as a fundraiser. 20, WEDNESDAY on Tap Facebook page. ous participants in the Alpha course, a look at the basics 614-866-4302 Abortion Recovery Network Group ‘Into the Deep’ Talk at Columbus St. Patrick 9:30 a.m., Westerville Area Resource Ministry, 150 Heat- of Catholicism, who want to become more involved in 17, SUNDAY 7 to 8:30 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., herdown Drive, Westerville. Abortion recovery network bringing it to others. Begins with prayer ministry training Catholic War Veterans Post 1936 Mass, Meeting Columbus. Monthly “Into the Deep” series on the group meeting for anyone interested in recovering from from 9 to 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch ($7) and retreat 9:30 a.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Co- Catholic faith continues with talk by Father Boniface abortion or who has been through a recovery program support session from 12:15 to 2:30 p.m. for those who lumbus. Catholic War Veterans Post 1936 members attend and wants to stay connected. 614-721-2100 wish to stay. Register with [email protected]. Mass, followed by breakfast at a restaurant and a short Oliver North Speaks at PDHC Dinner Birthright Luncheon and Style Show business meeting. For those who served three months, 6 p.m., Fairfield Christian Church, 1965 N. Columbus St., Noon, Mozart’s Cafe, 4784 N. High St., Columbus. Annual All fund-raising events (festivals, were honorably discharged, or are on active duty. Lancaster. Pregnancy Decision Health Centers life and luncheon and style show sponsored by Birthright of Co- 614-221-7601 bazaars, spaghetti dinners, fish fries, liberty celebration with featured speaker Oliver North, lumbus pregnancy support service. Features modeling of St. Christopher Adult Religious Education bake sales, pizza/sub sales, candy former deputy director of the National Security Council. fashions from Dress Barn, plus raffles and silent auction. 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, 1440 Register at www.SupportPDHC.org. Tickets $35 ($15 for children). 614-888-0917 sales, etc.) will be placed in the “Fund- Grandview Ave., Columbus. “Climate Change: A Global Raising Guide.” Veterans Appreciation Day at Ohio Dominican Problem Requiring Widespread Solutions” with Jason 21, THURSDAY 5:30 p.m., Ohio Dominican University, 1216 Sunbury Road, An entry into the Guide will be $18.50 Cervenec of The Ohio State University Byrd Polar and Oliver North Speaks at PDHC Dinner Columbus. Veterans Appreciation Day tailgate party pre- for the first six lines, and $2.65 for Climate Research Center. 6 p.m., Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Road, Columbus. Preg- cedes ODU’s 7 p.m. football game against Lake Erie. All each additional line. Catholic Singles Fellowship at Delaware County Fair nancy Decision Health Centers life and liberty celebra- veterans attending will be provided with complimentary After 10:45 a.m. Mass, Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 For more information, tion with featured speaker Oliver North, former deputy tickets for themselves and one guest. Reservation dead- Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware. Delaware St. Mary Church call David Garick at 614-224-5195. director of the National Security Council. Register at line Sept. 15. 614-251-4458 Catholic singles fellowship group attends county fair. www.SupportPDHC.org. Cristo Rey Garden Party Fundraiser 740-362-2246 Cenacle at Holy Name 7 to 10:30 p.m., Cristo Rey High School, 400 E. Town St., Blessing of St. Gerard Majella at Holy Family 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- Columbus. School’s annual Garden Party fundraiser. Tick- ‘Happenings’ submissions After 11 a.m. Mass, Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers in ets $150. 614-223-9261, extension 12010 St., Columbus. Blessing of St. Gerard Majella, patron of the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of Priests. Notices for items of Catholic interest must expectant mothers, for all women who are pregnant or Abortion Recovery Network Group 23-24, SATURDAY-SUNDAY be received at least 12 days before ex- wish to become pregnant. 614-221-1890 7 p.m., Gateway Center, 2670 N. Columbus St., Lancaster. Founders of Faith Program at Somerset St. Joseph pected publication date. We will print them Angelic Warfare Confraternity at Columbus St. Patrick Abortion recovery network group meeting for anyone St. Joseph Church, 5757 State Route 383 N.E., Somerset. as space permits. Following noon Mass, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant interested in recovering from abortion or who has been Annual Founders of Faith program, sponsored by dioce- Items not received before this deadline may Ave., Columbus. Monthly meeting of Angelic Warfare through a recovery program and wants to stay connect- san Catholic Committee on Scouting, examining the early not be published. Confraternity, with talk on chastity-related issues fol- ed. 614-721-2100 days of the Catholic Church in Ohio. For anyone 11 and Listings cannot be taken by phone. lowed by Holy Hour. 614-224-9522 Frassati Society Meeting at Columbus St. Patrick older. Includes Sunday Mass. Fee $25. 614-882-7806 Mail to Catholic Times Happenings, St. Padre Pio Secular Franciscans 7 p.m., Aquinas Hall, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant 197 E. Gay St., Columbus OH 43215 1:30 to 5 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 720 Hamlet St., Ave., Columbus. Meeting of parish’s Frassati Soci- 24, SUNDAY Fax to 614-241-2518 Columbus. Fellowship and ongoing formation followed ety for young adults. “Mass and a Meal” monthly St. Christopher Adult Religious Education E-mail as text to by adoration and prayer, Liturgy of the Hours, and initial event. Bring side dishes, desserts, or beverages. 10 to 11:20 a.m., Library, Trinity Catholic School, 1440 Grandview Ave., Columbus. Introduction to Bible study [email protected] formation with visitors. 614-282-4676 614-224-9522 Polish Mass at Holy Family 22, FRIDAY series “Wisdom: God’s Vision for Life.” which will be ex- 2 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Columbus. Shepherd’s Corner Labyrinth Walk plored further in November, December, and January. 18 Catholic Times September 17, 2017 Walsh University honored nationally

During the past year, Walsh University Catholic College, a resource published in North Canton has earned national annually by The Cardinal Newman recognition for its academic instruction, Society to recommend universities innovative programming, high-impact for their strong Catholic identity. student experiences, and unwavering In addition, Colleges of Distinction commitment to the Catholic faith. has recognized Walsh for seven The university’s student retention consecutive years. The university success was honored with the is one of four Catholic colleges in Lee Noel-Randi Levitz Retention Ohio recognized by the organization Excellence Award for 2017. Walsh for offering environments that are received the program’s highest rank, conducive to spiritual growth while Online education at Walsh has Scheduled to be completed in January, the Gold Award, and is one of three preparing students for the future. been nationally recognized for the center will be a cornerstone universities in the United States to be its affordability and demicaca academic building designed to support so honored by Ruffalo Noel Levitz, a Walsh was named to the President’s programming. For the second interdisciplinary research initiatives leader in higher education enrollment Higher Education Community Service consecutive year, Walsh was selected and problem solving through cutting- management solutions. Honor Roll for the fifth consecutive as a Top 10 program from a Catholic edge technology, collaborative learning year for engaging its students, faculty, university by the website Online MBA spaces, and open gathering spaces. Walsh is nationally recognized and staff in meaningful service that by education professionals as an Report. Walsh also was honored as The 42,816-square-foot building will achieves measurable results in the a 2017 best online program by U.S. include a dedicated space called the excellent university that uniquely community. This recognition is prepares students for their careers News & World Report. Forum, which will support Walsh’s through hands-on interactive learning, due in large part to the university’s An international perspective, global research initiatives. The building will internships, global experiences, and coordinated effort to provide various awareness, and global competency also house the James B. Renacci Center service opportunities. Walsh students service opportunities for students. have been part of a Walsh education for Civic Engagement, which will be a want to take an active role in shaping Walsh has announced the launch of its since the university’s founding in 1960. center for collaboration, research, and the world around them. The university new digital campus, encompassing nine Walsh’s newest academic building, the civic engagement related to local or offers more than 60 majors and seven programs and the addition of a bachelor of Global Learning Center (pictured), has regional issues. graduate programs, including a new business administration degree for adult been thoughtfully designed to reinforce New labs also will be added to master of occupational therapy degree. learners, enrolling now for spring 2018. Walsh’s commitment to embrace these Walsh’s campus to support the For the fifth consecutive year, Online programs include undergraduate academic hallmarks while providing growing academic areas of computer Walsh have been recognized in and graduate degrees, as well as real-world, interactive student learning engineering, digital media, graphic The Newman Guide to Choosing a education endorsements for teachers. experiences. design, and video production. Lourdes University offering new programs in social work, nursing, public health, and athletics Lourdes University in the Toledo suburb of Syl- versity’s nursing major with a minimum high school then complete their first year of a master’s degree vania now offers a distinctive double major program grade-point average of 3.0 and a minimum score of from The University of Toledo. Credits earned in the allowing students to receive a bachelor’s degree in 22 on the ACT or an 1120 combined on the SAT. (A first year of the master’s degree in public health ap- criminal justice and social work, while strengthening scene from the program is pictured.) ply to the final credit hours required for completion their employability and earning advanced standing in On admission to the bachelor of science in nursing of a Lourdes bachelor of science degree. pursuit of a master of social work degree. major, students are required to maintain a 3.0 grade- The LECOM early acceptance program allows New students can gain direct admission to the uni- point average during the first three semesters. Lourdes biology majors to apply for the early ac- New academic partnerships ceptance program of the Lake Erie College of Osteo- allow Lourdes students to earn pathic Medicine in one of three graduate tracks: med- a law degree in four years or a icine, dentistry, or pharmacy. Lourdes students can master of public health degree hold a provisional reserved seat at one of LECOM’s professional schools on successful completion of an in five years. interview. Application to the LECOM early accep- Lourdes students enrolled tance program can occur as early as the student’s se- in the 3+3 law program can nior year in high school or as late as the start of the complete its first three years at student’s third year at Lourdes University. Lourdes, then complete their Lourdes has expanded its athletics program to in- first year of law school at The clude E-sports. The university is a member of the Na- University of Toledo. Credits tional Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and is earned in the first year of law the first member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic school apply to the final 30 Conference to offer an E-Sports scholarship program. credit hours required for com- Talented video gamers are competing in two leagues pletion of a Lourdes bachelor – the National Association of Collegiate eSports and of arts or science degree. the Collegiate Star League. Lourdes students enrolled in the innovative 3+2 public To learn more about Lourdes University, visit www. health program can complete lourdes.edu, call (800) 878-3210, extension 5291, or the first three years at Lourdes, email [email protected]. September 17, 2017 Catholic Times 19 Mount Carmel: When Life Is Your Life’s Calling At Mount Carmel College of Nursing ments to existing infrastructure, and in Columbus, men and women from all additional green space, all with an em- walks of life answer their call to nurs- phasis on health, wellness, and educa- ing by earning a bachelor of science in tion. nursing degree on one of the college’s The college’s second-degree acceler- two campuses or online. ated program is celebrating its 10-year In addition, professional registered milestone. More than 500 students nurses expand their career opportuni- have earned a bachelor of science de- ties by achieving a higher level of edu- gree in nursing since 2007 through this cation through a master’s degree or a program, which allows those who al- doctorate in nursing practice. ready hold a bachelor’s degree in an- As a private, Catholic college, Mount other discipline to enter a 13-month Carmel welcomes a diverse population program and emerge as competent of students from all faiths. It prepares entry-level practitioners. them to be competent, compassion- In 2017, the college introduced new ate lifelong learners and nurse leaders print advertisements and website posts with the moral courage to continuously featuring the slogan “When Life is promote the health of individuals and Your Life’s Calling,” which acknowl- communities. edges that nursing is more than just a Mount Carmel College of Nursing students and a clinical instructor (in blue medical uniform) during a clinical rotation that gives them hands-on experience. Photo courtesy Mount Carmel In 2017, the college conferred 281 un- job. It truly is a calling. dergraduate and graduate degrees. Mount Carmel continues to honor and The college’s doctor of nursing prac- the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1903. It is collaboratively and strategically celebrate its rich Catholic heritage by tice degree program enters its third It was chartered as a college in 1990. working with the Mount Carmel Health marking the 65th anniversary of the year, enabling advanced-practice reg- A satellite campus is based at Fairfield graduation of its first class to include System, helping plan the $46 million istered nurses to become innovative Medical Center in Lancaster. African American students. The col- leaders in implementing evidence- transformation of the Mount Carmel lege created a commemorative video More than 1,060 students are enrolled West campus. Once inpatient care based, cost-effective, collaborative in the college. Its affiliation with Mount production and magazine article about health care solutions while positively moves to the new hospital at Grove distinguished alumni Regina Sallee Carmel Health offers students innova- City, Mount Carmel West will become affecting outcomes for patient popula- tive clinical learning opportunities at Williams, who went from earning a tions at the complex systems level. the home of a new computer lab that Mount Carmel School of Nursing di- four hospitals and various ambulatory will accommodate 200 students, addi- ploma in 1952 to retiring as head of The college has been located in the sites throughout central Ohio and be- tional and enhanced classroom space, the department of nursing at Eastern Franklinton area of Columbus since it yond. For more information, call (614) expansion of faculty offices, improve- Michigan University in 2001. was founded as a school of nursing by 234-5800 or visit www.mccn.edu.

‘Surviving Divorce’ sessions scheduled Two Scioto County Scouts Non Solum, an apostolate lic’s Divorce Survival Guide, leaders, and clergy dedicated earn Eagle rank for separated and divorced which is distributed by As- to providing pastoral support, Catholics in central Ohio, is cension Press. love, and practical guidance Joseph Beckett of Otway sponsoring a 12-week pro- Its purpose is to heal wound- for Catholics who are expe- Our Lady of Lourdes Church gram titled “Surviving Di- ed hearts and bring separated riencing or have experienced (left) and Spencer Wilcox of vorce: Hope and Healing and civilly divorced Catho- the trauma of marital separa- Wheelersburg St. Peter in for the Catholic Family,” lics closer to Christ and his tion and divorce. It desires Chains Church have earned beginning at 7 p.m. Wednes- church. to let separated and divorced the rank of Eagle Scout. The day, Oct. 4 at Grove City It also will provide informa- Catholics know they are not members of Scout Troop 12 Our Lady of Perpetual Help tion and support, with access alone in the desert and to help in Portsmouth received the Church, 3730 Broadway. to clergy and other qualified them experience God’s di- highest rank in Scouting at Few topics in the Catholic laypersons, for civilly di- vine mercy. a court of honor in St. Pe- Church today are more chal- vorced Catholics who have ter in Chains Church. Their lenging than divorce. Not More information is avail- not petitioned for an annul- able from Keith Luscher at scoutmaster is Mike Finn. only is the reality of divorce ment of their marriage, but Beckett’s Eagle project was incredibly painful for those [email protected] or desire to learn more about the from Separated and Divorced the restoration of St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Otway. The project involved, but few people included clearing brush, repainting and repairing fencing, painting a seem to understand what the subject. Catholics of Columbus and Non Solum is the Latin Central Ohio, in care of St. chapel roof, and cleaning and restoring tombstones. Wilcox’s project church teaches on the topic. involved renovation of St. Peter Church’s patio, installation of a stat- This program is designed to phrase for “not alone.” It is a Catharine Church, 500 S. pastoral community of Cath- Gould Road, Columbus OH ue of Our Lady of Guadalupe there, and providing park benches for help provide that understand- prayer and reflection. Photo courtesy Marian Beckett ing. It is based on The Catho- olic men and women, lay 43209. 20 Catholic Times September 17, 2017

SOME BLESSINGS COME IN THE DISGUISE OF A SPEEDING CAR Discover how a car accident, numerous hospital stays and many hours spent with committed, caring nurses helped Luke find his calling as a professional registered nurse. At Mount Carmel College of Nursing, we help people reach their goals through a unique blend of progressive programs, real-world learning experiences and an adherence to traditional Catholic values. Hear the rest of Luke’s story and learn more about our undergraduate and graduate studies at mccn.edu.