BIsHOP’s MEssAgE HAWAII HAWAII VIEW FROM THE PEW Returning the sacraments “Brother John” Aguiar Local educational videos Father Damien de Veuster, of initiation to their brings a message of hope to on three sacraments gain is one of many heroes proper order the incarcerated national recognition Kalaupapa produced Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 18

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Returning the sacraments of initiation to their proper order Dear parents, priests, deacons, youth ministers, faith formation staff and Catholic school administrators, I am writing this letter to invite you to take mation programs do meet with success in many an active role by reading the articles regarding of our young people, who do become faithful the plan to return the sacraments of initiation to disciples of the Lord, we are still missing the their proper order in our diocese, that is: Bap- mark with many others. It is apparent that we tism, Confirmation, and then First Holy Commu- are not accomplishing the goal of converting nion. A series of articles explaining the history of the hearts of all our young people to the Lord. the sacraments of initiation, changes to the way Still the problem is bigger than that. A review of children will prepare for these sacraments, and statistics shows that half of the children we bap- the importance of having comprehensive youth tize are never confirmed. Confirming children ministry programs in our parishes will be pub- at the time of their First Holy Communion will OFFER, STRENGTHEN, SUSTAIN lished in the next issues of our Hawaii Catholic increase the numbers of those being confirmed Herald. Education plays a most important role in and receiving the grace of the sacrament. Some Celebrating the sacraments of initiation in their proper order and implementing this process, so I invite you to be part of the pro- may fear that the children will not come back comprehensive youth ministry cess. The proposal to return the sacraments of after that. Anecdotal evidence shows that family initiation to their proper order has already been involvement is the most likely indicator of reten- SCHEDULE OF ARTICLES discussed with the Presbyteral Council and the tion in faith formation programs, not the age of April 24: Bishop’s message Diocesan Pastoral Council. Both groups strongly Confirmation. May 8: 1. Proper theological order of the favored the plan. The challenge, though, is not just to put the sacraments of initiation If one looks at the “Catechism of the Catholic sacraments into their proper order. The chal- May 22: 2. History and evolution of the sacraments of initiation Church,” one notes that the first three sacra- lenge is to provide a transformed youth ministry approach that empowers young people to live as June 5: 3. Religious education and Catholic schools: ments are covered in the proper theological or- Sharing responsibilities; family, church, school der. Our baptismal covenant with God is sealed disciples of Jesus in our world today, draws them June 19: 4. Comprehensive youth ministry: in Confirmation; the two sacraments go together to responsible participation in the life, mission Empowering young people like Easter and Pentecost. Received third, the and work of the Catholic Church, and fosters July 3: 5. Listening sessions: An invitation to give Holy Eucharist is then seen as the summit of ini- the personal and spiritual growth of each young witness to Jesus tiation. “The Holy Eucharist completes our Chris- person. The Church has a plan for this. It’s called tian initiation” (“Catechism” 1322). “Renewing the Vision” and information is avail- Over the course of history in the Western (Lat- able on the U.S. bishops’ website: usccb.org. Just youth for the sacrament of Confirmation and in in) Church, great emphasis was placed on the view it on the web, and you will see that it is other forms of youth ministry. By no means are importance of Baptism soon after birth, opening quite comprehensive. we judging your work a failure, since all that is the door of salvation to our youngest members. In looking at the eight components of “Re- done for the Lord will bear fruit in its own time. Unfortunately, delays started occurring with the newing the Vision,” clergy, youth ministers and Your dedication itself is a great witness to Jesus. reception of Confirmation and First Holy Com- parishioners will see that they are already doing There will obviously be many questions about munion. Pope St. Pius X in 1910 addressed the many of the components in their parishes — cat- how we move from our present model to anoth- problem of children receiving First Holy Com- echesis, engaging young people in the liturgy, er model of restoring the sacraments of initiation munion at too late an age and directed that service to the needy. Many of the components to their proper order. In addition to the articles children be given Holy Communion at the age of will simply shift from being part of a Confirma- I mentioned above, our diocesan staff will be reason, that is, about age 7. This resulted, how- tion program to being part of comprehensive holding various listening sessions throughout the ever, in the sacraments being given out of order. youth ministry. It will be a matter of supplement- diocese to discuss these issues with you so that Current practice is like counting 1, 3, 2. ing what is lacking. This will require work to the design of our programs can be as effective as Some may point out that we have been doing achieve. It will require a new way of thinking. possible. The dates/times/locations for the lis- what we are doing for 100 years, so why change But it is worth it because it will help bring about tening sessions will be announced in the Hawaii now? The reason is simple: What we are doing is the participation of greater number of young dis- Catholic Herald and in our diocesan eNews at a not working very well. Confirmation is often ex- ciples in building up the Kingdom of God. later time. We look forward to seeing you at one perienced more as a graduation from the Church Such a plan requires that we trust in the Holy of these sessions! It would be the time for us to than as a free gift of God’s grace. Pope Francis Spirit. We believe that Confirmation gives the hear from those who will be most directly im- acknowledged this: “There was this experience: gifts of the Holy Spirit — wisdom, understand- pacted by this change. the sacrament of Confirmation — what is this ing, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and the May the Lord continue to bless you as you sacrament called? Confirmation? No! Its name fear of the Lord. Young people need these gifts show forth the gifts of the Holy Spirit you have has changed: the ‘sacrament of farewell.’ They as they grow up, not when they are nearly done received! do this and then they leave the Church. … Many growing up. So we will need to trust that the Sincerely yours in Christ, young people move off after receiving Confirma- Spirit will fervently work in our young people tion, the sacrament of farewell, of goodbye, as I from an earlier age and work in all of us as said. It is an experience of failure, an experience we strive to engage our youth in the life of the that leaves emptiness and discourages us. Is this Church. Most Rev. Larry Silva true or not?” (Sept. 22, 2013). Let me take this opportunity to thank the Bishop of Honolulu Sadly this is true in the Diocese of Honolulu, dedicated women and men of our parishes who as it is true in many other places. While Confir- give of their time and talent to prepare our 4 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 24, 2015 ‘I was in prison and you came to me’ For nearly 40 years, “Brother John” Aguiar has been bringing a message of hope to the incarcerated By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz for his parish and community at the power of prayer. Hawaii Catholic Herald the time. He did hospital ministry “Prayer is beautiful anywhere, and brought Communion to the but in the prison there’s something John P. Aguiar, a longtime homebound. Visiting the prisoner different,” he said. “You can feel parishioner of St. Joseph Church became just another work of the Holy Spirit in there.” in Hilo, began ministering to mercy Aguiar eagerly took on. Stories like this were shared prison inmates in his mid-50s. He goes to HCCC three days when Aguiar was honored March That was 38 years ago. The sharp, a week, spending 10 hours 30 at the Good News Jail and humble 93-year-old is still at it. He total at the facility. Early in his Prison Ministry event. It was the was honored recently for his quiet ministry he’d fly to Oahu a few ministry’s Big Island chaplain, Mike work bringing the Gospel to those times a year to visit Halawa and Sidman, an ordained minister of behind bars. Waiawa prisons and the Women’s the Church of God, who chose to The State of Hawaii awarded Community Correctional Center in spotlight the Catholic volunteer “Brother John,” as Aguiar is Kailua. that evening. affectionately called, a certificate At 93, Aguiar no longer travels of appreciation, “Living for a outside the Big Island. His passion “Prison ministry is cause greater than yourself,” at a for sharing Christ, however, still March 30 event organized by the shines. His “classes” at HCCC, caring, sharing, loving inter-denominational Good News where he speaks, prays and reflects Jail and Prison Ministry in Hilo. on Scripture, welcome about 100 and giving. It is very Christian ministers, prison staff inmates each week. rewarding.” and others celebrated his legacy of “I didn’t slow down a bit, loving service. nothing,” he said. “Brother John” Aguiar The certificate recognized Aguiar may be the only Catholic Aguiar’s “honorable, inspiring and volunteer presently visiting HCCC. Sidman said Aguiar has made dedicated service to those who are He is acquainted with volunteers an enduring impression on him incarcerated.” from other faiths who provide and others in their service. “Your presence exemplifies services there as well. “You just never get a person like great vision of a better life, peace, that too often,” Sidman told the Prayer, fellowship, Scripture hope and opportunity,” it said. Photo courtesy of Mike Sidman Hawaii Catholic Herald by phone Aguiar spoke about his work His time with the inmates John Aguiar speaks at the March 30 event recognizing his prison ministry. April 13. “Not only is he sharing to the Hawaii Catholic Herald begins with an opening prayer, Christ according to the Scriptures, by phone from the Big Island followed by a short period of but he’s sharing Christ’s love and April 7. He hoped his story might fellowship and a Bible class. They returned to him by the inmates. “I’ve seen men and women frankness when someone needs to encourage others to spread God’s then sing hymns and conclude “I can see Christ in them,” he that changed their lives on the hear what the Lord wants them to grace to the incarcerated. with prayer. said. “These men incarcerated give outside,” he said. hear.” Aguiar said his prison ministry Aguiar picks the Scripture me strength.” Prison ministry keeps Aguiar Aguiar is grateful to have done began on a whim. He was reading for reflection before On Easter Sunday, Aguiar was at energized and provides him with prison ministry for as long as he president of the Legion of Mary his visits. Sometimes he selects HCCC for three hours, conducting a tremendous sense of purpose. has. He understands that it is not lay Catholic organization in Hilo passages from the Gospels, but he three sessions filled to capacity. He lives alone — “I was never a line of work for everyone, but four decades ago when he and a said his favorite lines come from The services were “very beautiful,” married and God never game me encourages people to at least “give friend decided to go to the Hawaii the psalms. he said. “We sang resurrection children or family, but he gave me it a try.” Community Correctional Center “To me the psalms are music, and we prayed, and we a beautiful mother and a beautiful “Prison ministry is caring, after a group meeting. inspiring,” he said. “I can pick up shared, and we laughed.” sister” — but his work fulfills him. sharing, loving and giving,” Aguiar The two men met with the a short homily with the psalms. “I got all ‘chicken skin,’” he said. “I’m busy all the time,” Aguiar said. “It is very rewarding.” HCCC warden and expressed Then the feedback, with the “We had fun.” said. “I got more friends from the Deacon Efrain Andrews of the an interest in becoming prison questions they ask me, that’s just Aguiar also likes having “one- prison than outside!” diocesan prison ministry said there ministers. They were put to work the gift of the Holy Spirit.” on-one” time with inmates. Aguiar recently received a card is a need for Catholic volunteers shortly afterward. Aguiar’s “congregation” is not The prison chaplain and staff from an inmate who was housed to serve at correctional facilities “I got that feeling to go,” Aguiar all Catholic. The sessions touch must approve requests for these at HCCC about 20 years ago and on all islands. Those interested in said. “I was called and I just went. the prisoners in a profound way, personal appointments. Aguiar is now incarcerated in Arizona. volunteering can contact him at That was on a Friday, and I started regardless of their faith. Aguiar said that radical conversions have The man wrote that he might be [email protected] or call the Sunday of the next week.” said that, as he shares the power taken place after the heartfelt released soon. Aguiar is overjoyed Paulette Vernay of the diocesan Aguiar was already volunteering of grace, he finds just as much solitary spiritual sessions. by his progress and attributes it to Respect Life Office at 203-6722.

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By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Jayne Mondoy, left in top photo, Hawaii Catholic Herald holds the “Telly” award won by the “One Ohana” sacramental video Educational videos on three series production team last year. sacraments created by the dioce- With her is series producer Berna- san Office of Religious Education dette Baraquio Hamada. The “One and local producer Bernadette Ohana” films on Baptism, Eucharist Baraquio Hamada recently won a and Reconciliation are filmed lo- prestigious national prize for in- cally, featuring commentary from novative evangelization. Hawaii’s Catholics and scenes from The National Conference for Island places and events. Catechetical Leaders selected the “One Ohana” sacramental video series as the 2015 winner of its diocesan-level “New Wineskins “One Ohana” title, which means Award.” Jayne Mondoy, diocesan “One Family” — “a common religious education director, will theme that’s going to connect all accept the award during the NC- the sacraments.” CL’s awards luncheon May 20 in Later joining the “One Ohana” Buffalo, New York. team was Blessed Sacrament Fa- Last year, the series also won ther Bob Stark, the diocese’s Of- a bronze “Telly” award, a secular fice for Social Ministry director. honor recognizing excellence in Each sacramental video runs non-broadcast religious produc- less than 30 minutes, belying the tions. hundreds of hours of work put The “One Ohana” video series into them. consists of three 20-minute DVDs A project generally begins with on Baptism, Eucharist and Recon- weeks brainstorming the scriptur- ciliation. They feature commen- al and catechetical elements to be tary by Hawaii’s clergy and lay taught. Bishop Larry Silva is also Catholics on the sacraments’ the- brought into the discussion. ology and their personal spiritual Clergy and lay Catholics are impact. sought for interviews. Filming locations are selected. Footage The sacraments’ beauty of Island nature and local church Mondoy and diocesan Office of events is collected. Worship director Deacon Modesto Baraquio pulls everything to- Cordero came up with the idea of gether in her editing process, creating local catechetical videos poring through “stacks” of tran- several years ago. scribed interviews and hours of “We sat down and said, you video. The video team and Bishop know, the sacraments are so beau- Silva review the first cuts of the tiful,” Mondoy said. “How can we film. Sometimes scenes need to help others better understand be reshot or changed to correct or the beauty of the sacraments so enhance the message. we can live our lives inspired by “We have to make sure every ‘i’ Christ? We can only do so much is dotted and every ‘t’ is crossed,” person to person. We must use the Mondoy said. resources of the electronic age.” The team sees the production Deacon Cordero, who also has itself as a spiritual process. a background in theatre and dra- It is “a blessed gift,” Father ma, had worked previously with Stark said, “to be part of this col- Mondoy in adult faith formation. laborative spiritual journey.” He thought it was a good time to Added Mondoy, “My faith has freshen up the diocese’s sacra- grown deeper with every project. mental resources. To be able to witness the power of “I used to use a video for bap- Christ in the sacraments and how tism preparation that was based this influences the lives of other in the 1970s,” Deacon Cordero people is very, very powerful.” said. Viewers would laugh at the “It’s a good way of steward- dated scenes of “people wearing ship, using our talents, our time, those big bell-bottom pants,” he to create a new way of evange- said. lization in our diocese,” Deacon “Instead of looking at the mes- Cordero said. sage, they were just looking at Father Stark said that all can the people,” he added. He told benefit from the videos which re- Mondoy that the diocese should mind the viewer how to be Catho- create its own videos reflecting “a lic, “combining all three essential local environment, a local taste, components of our faith: sacra- to make it more attractive to our ments, Scripture and service.” audience today.” “Everyone is invited to partici- Mondoy slowly took to the pate in the sacraments as oppor- project, inspired by the teachings tunities to deepen our connection of recent popes and bishops en- with God and each other,” he said. couraging the use of local culture The videos have received a to evangelize. “nihil obstat” from the bishop, en- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, in suring their doctrinal correctness. his apostolic exhortation follow- The DVDs have been sent free to ing the 2008 General Assembly of doy’s enthusiasm for a series us- Mondoy and Deacon Cordero onboard the “One Ohana” project. every parish, school and military the Synod of Bishops, wrote “God ing Hawaii’s richly diverse people sought the help of Bernadette Sharing her skills for the church, chapel in Hawaii with a compan- does not reveal himself in the ab- and landscape. Baraquio Hamada, a local media she said, “is part of my ministry ion packet of printed teaching stract, but by using languages, “We set out not to present a set personality with experience in and my vocation.” materials. imagery, and expressions that are of abstract doctrines, but to tell a journalism, broadcast production “The work I do for the diocese The “One Ohana” videos may bound to different cultures.” story of faith incarnated in a way and television entertainment, and is the part that fulfills me,” Bara- be viewed on the diocesan web- In the National Directory for that is already familiar to us,” she a Catholic. quio said. “I feel good at the end site at http://www.catholicha- Catechesis, the U.S. bishops said, said. “We have a unique story to of the day knowing what I’ve pro- waii.org/catholic-essentials/sac- “The inculturation of the Gospel tell the world that connects our Sharing professional skills duced is reaching a great number rament-videos.aspx. Additional message is an urgent mission for culture to the gifts and graces we Baraquio had already pro- of people with an important mes- DVDs may be ordered there. dioceses in the United States be- receive in the sacraments.” duced videos of local ordinations sage that they wouldn’t otherwise The team is already conceptu- cause it correlates faith and life.” With funding from the With and for the diocesan Office for So- have received.” alizing its next video on the sacra- These insights spurred Mon- Grateful Hearts capital campaign, cial Ministry. She gladly jumped She helped come up with the ment of Confirmation. 6 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 24, 2015 GROUND Bishop Silva incardinates ACRY FORHELP TERMITES? CALL US! Father Gantley into diocese Membersand /ordonations for the WE CAN HELP By Patrick Downes of canonical af- Hawaii Catholic Herald fairs, the episco- ST. VINCENT DEPAULSOCIETY 836-9707 pal assistant for ØGround & drywood Father Mark J. 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S the diocesan bishop and has the Youare the Servant of thePoor... THE VALUE OF cese of Syracuse, Father Gantley —St. Vincent de Paul rights and duties associated with worked there for 10 years, and HAWAII YOUR HOME being a member of the clergy of then in the Diocese of Las Vegas LIC #PCO-601 the diocese. for six years. Bishop Silva first ap- Father Gantley is the diocese’s pointed him judicial vicar for the chief canon lawyer. He also runs Diocese of Honolulu in 2007. the diocesan tribunal, the office Bishop Silva named Father that handles marriage annulments Marvin Samiano as judicial vicar and other canonical issues. in 2009 and reappointed Father He is also the diocese’s director Gantley as judicial vicar in 2012. Talk story OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY Respect the environment, respect the people This month Pope Francis will gather in Rome experts from around the world to discuss global climate change and its im- pact on our planet, including the connection of our environ- mental stewardship to the campaign of international Catholic aid organization Caritas, “One Human Family — Food for All.” The Vatican hopes this summit will “help build a global movement across all religions for sustainable development throughout 2015 and beyond,” and highlight “the intrinsic con- nection between respect for the environment and respect for people — especially the poor.” This gathering and others are in preparation for Pope Fran- cis’ upcoming encyclical on the ecology and faith. The docu- ment is scheduled to be released just before the papal visit to the United States in September and the second Synod of Bish- ops on the Family in October. The pope has asked us all to pray earnestly for these efforts. Here in Hawaii Catholics are also participating in gatherings that connect faith, global solidarity, hunger and the environ- ment. On April 21, 70 Oahu sixth, seventh and eighth graders gathered in the Kamiano Center next to the cathedral to share a special lunch celebrating their participation in the CRS Rice Bowl “app challenge.” During Lent these young people shared weekly reflections online about how their faith was linked to people struggling to overcome hunger around the world. On April 25, folks from Big Island parish social ministries will gather in Hawi at Palili O Kohala, an educational ohana farm near Sacred Heart Church, to affirm and improve their ministries providing sustainable nourishing food for all. Break- out sessions will focus on harvesting sweet potatoes for the Sa- cred Heart Parish food pantry, preparing the farm’s kalo for poi and salad, and sharing connections to local farmers markets, the Food Basket food bank and EBT (a public financial assis- tance payment system). Participants will work on deepening a spirituality rooted in our faith’s connection to God’s creation, the aina. The Hawi event is the first of a series. The next gatherings are May 2 in Wahiawa, Oahu; May 9 in Kaneohe, Oahu; June 6 on Maui; and June 13 on Kauai. The Office for Social Minis- try will show parish outreach coordinators how to deepen their fellow parishioners’ faith connection with the earth and their commitment to the vulnerable, while learning how to produce food in community and parish gardens, as well as in “bucket gardens” at home. Meanwhile, people all over the diocese are working with Catholic Charities Hawaii, HOPE Services Hawaii and other community partners to push the state legislature for more af- fordable housing funding. The focus is on “housing first” pro- grams for homeless persons, and more rental housing for work- ing families. In the coming months, you will be hearing more about a campaign called “One Ohana — Food and Housing for All.” Stay tuned! The Office for Social Ministry will provide more infor- mation about how our families, parishes and community can participate, living our faith in action. Mahalo! Your friends at the Office for Social Ministry 7

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1 PEARL CITY presented this fair. (From the par- Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish & ish bulletin) Church services are being held in HONOLULU the Pastoral Center while our Sts. Peter and Paul Parish church is undergoing renovations Parish outreach coordinator Geri for about six weeks. Father Pas- O’Leary offers a mahalo to the cual asks parishioners for their thoughtful couple behind a cooperation and patience during generous gift of $5,000 made this time. Thank you to all volun- via a charitable foundation. This teers who helped move and set up donation is greatly appreciated as items in the Pastoral Center. (Re- outreach may need to use it to rent ported by Bernadette Cabe; photo a vehicle each week to go to the by Elaine Okamoto) 1 2 Hawaii Food Bank since the old outreach truck has never been re- 2 KALIHI VALLEY placed. (From the parish bulletin) Our Lady of the Mount Parish On April 12, Divine Mercy Sun- 6 KULA day, our pastor Father Edgar Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish Brillantes (front center) cele- After a beautiful Easter morn- brated the 35th anniversary of his ing service, the celebration priestly ordination. He was joined continued in our parish’s spacious by two seminary co-graduates, backyard as kamaaina and Father Gus Acob (left) and Fa- guests joined for a day of food ther Tito Bonoan (right), who and fellowship. Pictured are keiki serve in the dioceses of Oakland, waiting patiently to begin the an- Calif., and Laoag, Philippines, nual Easter egg hunt hosted respectively. Five other priests EDITOR’S 3 CHOICE 4 by the youth. Finding a golden joined in concelebrating the Mass. ticket meant a special prize for a The congregation included faith- lucky few. (Reported by Mary Jean ful from other parishes and the S. Bega) neighbor Islands. Father Edgar humbly asked us to bless and pray for all priests so they may con- 7 PUNAHOU tinue to serve and love the Lord Sacred Heart Parish and his church with the heart of Donations of Easter candy, plastic the Divine Mercy. The Mass was eggs, plush animals and toiletries followed by a luau and Polynesian by our parish and St. Pius X entertainment. The event helped Parish in Manoa were assembled us realize all the more the value by our outreach ministry of the gift of the priesthood and into beautiful Easter baskets the importance of our priests. for poor children and homeless May this Year of Consecrated families in Waianae. Sister Bea Life bear more vocations to the Tom at Our Lady of Keaau sacred orders and religious life 5 6 was delighted to receive 30 bas- and renew in all the baptized our kets and 500 filled Easter eggs. consecration. (Reported by Fran The outreach ministry also made Kovaloff; photo by Jun Cortez) 50 baskets and 600 eggs for the keiki egg hunt and seniors at 3 EWA BEACH the St. Francis Intergenera- tional Center in Ewa Village. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish With the generous contributions The Triduum was celebrated of parishioners and a carload of somewhat differently from pre- goodies, they even had enough to vious years. On Holy Thursday, make five baskets for new moth- Father Ed washed the feet of 12 ers in the Mary Jane Program. parishioners who represented 7 8 Pictured are outreach ministry parish ministries. Pictured is Dea- members at St. Pius X with bas- con Eric Kim assisting Father Roy Miranda, eighth grader invited. … Congratulations to even personalities. Instead he re- kets filled with love. (Reported by Ed. Educators from the parish Kylie Amber Buere, and 11th Steve and Shirley Torres who minded parishioners of God’s mer- Lynn Murata) school presented the three oils. grader Brandon James Paguio are celebrating their 44th wed- ciful love and forgiveness. After At the Good Friday Service, the Ramiscal. Thank you, Sister ding anniversary this week. … Mass, the chaplet of Divine Mercy 8 KALIHI KAI pastoral council individually Angela Laurenzo, CSJ, for First Holy Communion has was sung, lead by music direc- St. Anthony Parish venerated the cross followed by a your work and dedication to the been scheduled for the 8:30 a.m. tor Leka Leaeno. Father Steve For the Mass of the Lord’s Sup- very reverent communal venera- religious education and RCIA Mass on Mother’s Day according then blessed us with the relic of per on Holy Thursday, April 2, tion with Father Ed presenting programs and as head of the to religious education coordinator St. Maria Faustina. All are invited followed by the Adoration of the the cross as the assembly knelt in evangelization commission. Maila Naiga. (Reported by Rich- to the weekly Novena Mass at Blessed Sacrament, the parish silence. The service was followed Exult hosts of heaven! Rejoice! ard Robbins) 6:30 p.m. Confession is available school staff created a beautiful by individual veneration until Thank you to our celebrants, pas- before Mass and there is Eucha- altar of repose at the school 10 p.m. Meanwhile, the Easter tor Father Adondee Arellano, 5 PAUOA VALLEY ristic adoration at 5:30 p.m. Many cafeteria. Principal Sister Victo- Vigil saw newly ordained Eric Kim MS, associate priest Father thanks to Henrietta Tam who ria Lavente, SPC, headed the serving as a deacon and Deacon Joseph Pilotin, MS, visiting Blessed Sacrament Parish prepared the Song of India wreath group with the help of Vivien Ron Paglinawan probably miss- Father Edison Pamintuan, On March 27, Bishop Larry for the Divine Mercy image and Ruth Pilar, Profita Espiritu ing the Easter Vigil for the first MS and deacons Ken Bissen Silva dedicated our parish’s new Madeline De Costa for helping and Mario Maneja. For the ado- time here since his ordination in Jr. and Cornelio Pulido. “Lord high altar, assisted by Father decorate the image. Thank you ration’s first holy hour, 8:30-9:30 the early 2000s. (Reported by Julia Jesus Christ, you have triumphed Lillard, and blessed a relic of to all who met daily to pray the p.m., Audrey Ines led a group Torres) over the grave and you have won St. Maria Goretti within the nine-day novena at 3 p.m. Kudos of members of seven organiza- for us new life and resurrection altar, which is used for the Latin to all who helped make the cel- tions and parishioners in prayers, power. Give me the eyes of faith to Mass. … Our parish had a beauti- 4 KAHULUI ebration a success! Pictured, from meditations and Bible readings. see you in your glory. Help me to ful Divine Mercy celebration Christ the King Parish left, Elizabeth Lum, Audrey For the next hour, Beth Pisbe led draw near to you and to grow in at the 7 a.m. Mass April 12. The The Easter Vigil and Easter Sun- Young, Lei Kondo and Father a group of members of six organi- the knowledge of your great love six-foot Divine Mercy image led day was celebrated by many Steve. (Reported by Rick Fucini zations and parishioners. For the for us and your great victory over the procession and was placed parishioners together with the and Lei Kondo) sin and death.” (Reported by Audie near the Easter candle. Next to the final holy hour, Mary Gonzaga full initiation (Baptism, First Com- Pascual) image was a picture of St. Ma- led members of six organizations, munion and Confirmation) of Re- ria Faustina and her first class KULIOUOU the priests, religious and parishio- nee Polido, Darryl Zane and relic. Father Steve Nguyen Holy Trinity Parish ners. This was followed by quiet Athalia Bowes, and youth who PAHOA gave a beautiful homily on Jesus’ Our parish sponsored a health time with the Lord and closing received their First Communion: Sacred Heart Parish greeting of peace to his disciples. fair for all parishioners, neigh- the adoration from 11:45 p.m. seventh graders Nicole Rose The Legion of Mary hosted the He said our world is not at peace bors and Family Promise visitors, to midnight. Thanks be to God! Buere, Kiana Marie Kamaile monthly rosary at the church because of discrimination and April 18, 3-5 p.m. and April 19, Pictured is Sister Victoria leading Liu, Jayden Tyler Magbual, rose garden on Sunday, April challenged us not to judge others noon-2 p.m. The Chaminade one of the prayers. (Reported by Fe John Rey Miranda and John 19 at 11:30 a.m. Everyone was because of race, creed, religion or University nursing students Rodillas) 8 TheParish SchoolNews APRIL 24, 2015 & mersion as the congregation 9 MILILANI sang and applauded their new St. John Apostle and Evangelist brother and sisters in Christ. The Parish newly-received were given leis Parishioners participated Feb. and balloons as they celebrated 19-March 29 in the spring cam- their new status in the church, paign of 40 Days for Life, an in- which means they no longer will ternational community outreach, be dismissed after the Liturgy of fasting and prayer vigil effort to the Word. Sponsors, family and end abortion. For several years, a friends then gathered in the hall small group has signed up for an for a reception. (Reported by Anita hour each Monday morning to go 9 10 Carrington; photo by Leroy Car- to a King Street site for peaceful rington) prayer and outreach. Members of other parishes sometimes join in. WAIALUA Pictured are parishioners from St. St. Michael Parish John and St. Elizabeth, Aiea. The parish food pantry needs The organization, which has reusable bags for clients. Some more than 650,000 participants clients require two reusable bags worldwide, claims that more than since the amount of canned goods 10,000 lives have been saved are given according to family thanks to the presence of the size. Also needed are on-going many prayer warriors. Abortion donations of hygiene items (soap, facilities have closed as a result of toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, the prayer vigils in front of clinics. etc.) Please drop off these items EDITOR’S According to the Vatican Secre- during food pantry hours or at the 11 12 CHOICE tariat of State, Pope Francis church rectory office. (From the greatly appreciates the dedicated parish bulletin) work of 40 Days for Life and as- sures his prayerful support. Details 15 PEARL CITY about the Honolulu program can be found at https://40daysforlife. Our Lady of Good Counsel School com/local-campaigns/honolulu/ In preparation for Mother’s Day, Every year more people hear second graders are busy creat- God’s call to participate in this ing bracelets with beads made ministry. The next campaign will from colorful magazine pages begin around September. Perhaps which have been carefully cut, you will hear a call to join this rolled, glued and sealed in a wa- important effort to change the terproofing and bonding material. culture of death to a culture which They are truly works of love. The again promotes life. Are you lis- bracelet is only one of the gifts the tening? (Reported by Mary Smart) 13 14 children will be presenting to their mothers on May 8 at a celebration AIEA in the classroom. The yearly trib- St. Elizabeth Parish ute — which includes a skit to the moms, reading of poems written Our pastor highlighted the impor- by the students and a presentation tance of Divine Mercy Sunday, of gifts made by the children — April 12, to bring a greater aware- has been going on for many years. ness of this special feast. Through When it ends, there is not a dry the Sunday bulletin, our parish eye in the crowd. Second grade website and his homiletic mes- teacher Miss Chantelle Enos sage, Father Arnold promised a says that the children are looking “very special Easter Gift” for those forward to showing just how spe- who attended the services, which cial their mothers are. Last year, began at 2:30 p.m. with the expo- Miss Enos added a day for the sition and adoration of the Blessed fathers to be recognized as well. Sacrament and confession. These 15 16 Because Father’s Day falls in the two sacraments were the special summer, the event is held on or gifts. At 3 p.m. Cindy Pataray’s near March 19, Feast Day of Saint lovely prayerful voice and piano Joseph. Pictured making their cre- accompaniment led the Chaplet of ations of love, from left, Joseph, Divine Mercy. Many who came did Mason and Janine. (Reported not know what to expect, but left by Ginger Kamisugi) refreshed and spiritually cleansed. Thank you Father Arnold, Father Joe and Deacon Kin for giving 16 HONOLULU us this gift from God, his divine Sacred Hearts Academy Lower mercy, his total forgiveness and School his everlasting love. Amen! (Re- Our fourth to sixth grade ported by Wendy Ford) girls welcomed 350 students from eight other schools to our 10 MAKAWAO campus for the annual Nene St. Joseph Parish 17 18 Award Ceremony on April The RCIA and RCIC partici- 9.During the ceremony, the stu- pants, the newly-formed mem- dents hung out via Google with leads a group of our parishioners which gave a clue leading to the offered information and tips on author Tom Angleberger, who bers of our church community, are in tai chi exercises. The group golden egg. Congratulations to how to grow in our consecrated pictured with our beloved pastor penned the 2014 Nene Award- meets Monday mornings from winner Brianna Kaneshiro! lives. After Mass, the team and winning book, “The Strange Father Geronimo Eric Castro 9:15-10 a.m. on the church lanai. (Reported by Shelly Gerardo) Father Leonard continued their and seminarian Dario Renaldi Case of the Origami Yoda.” In (Reported by Caren Argenzia) journey to St. Gabriel Mission who may be our priest in the honor of Angleberger’s focus on in Keanae to share the good news future. From left are Kaimana 13 HAIKU Yoda, an iconic character from of the Year of Consecrated Life. Cannella (Peter), Kealani 12 KOLOA St. Rita Parish the Star Wars universe, a cast of Mahalo to the sisters for visiting Stormtroopers, a Tusken Allen (Sebastian), Eric Taka- St. Raphael Parish On March 21 and 22, we were St. Rita and St. Gabriel! (Reported Raider and even Darth Vader hashi (Augustine), Wyatt Youth ministry was very busy blessed with a visit from Sister by Esther Yap) surprised student emcees Emma Perry (John Bosco), David on Easter Sunday. They stuffed Malia Dominica Wong, Sis- Wilson (Michael the Archan- Kauhane and Prudence Eddy hundreds of plastic Easter eggs ter Benedicta Ha and Sister on-stage to assist with the awards gel), Arneda Wilson (Zita), with prizes, hid them and orches- Georgina Delgado, pictured. 14 KIHEI Tricia Simpson (Frances of presentation. This year, the Acad- trated huge Easter egg hunts They came sharing the good news St. Theresa Parish emy’s winners included sixth Assisi). We welcome you home for three age divisions after the of the Year of Consecrated Our parish family gained three at long last and Easter peace be graders Carolei Edra (who also 9:30 a.m. Mass. It was no easy Life. Sister Malia joined our gui- new members at the Easter Vigil served as Yoda) in the persuasive yours always! (Reported by Chris task! They did an amazing job! tarist Wayne Freitas playing on April 4. Sundi King, James Ah Puck) digital media category; Kelly Afterward, Deacon Tom Con- her flute through the Mass. Sister Reece and Maria King, pic- Thieu for her interpretive essay; trades sent them on an adven- Malia invited us to remember our tured here with Father Terry, and Emma Kauhane in the in- 11 MAKAKILO ture of their own to find a golden consecration and renew ourselves were baptized, confirmed and terpretive digital media category. St. Jude Parish egg with a special prize! They had in the Gospel. We are “anointed received their First Communion. Earning honorable mentions for Tai chi instructor Linda Mary to look up a specific Bible verse, and appointed,” she said, as she Baptism was done with full im- their persuasive poster designs 9 APRIL 24, 2015 TheParish SchoolNews were sixth graders Ayla Haki- & ference in Hawaii” essay kawa, Annika Lindberg and contest. His essay proposed Rachel Huang. Darth Vader creating a marine reservation to had the honor of announcing the reduce over-fishing and perpetuat- 2015 Nene Award winning book ing ocean life for future genera- “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio. The tions. He was awarded $100. Our Nene Awards are sponsored and sophomores swept their division. supported by the Hawaii Associa- Ed Ryan Balbuena, first place; tion of School Librarians, the Ha- Jonathan Jaictin, second waii Library Association, the State place; and Dominic Boland, Department of Education, the Ha- third place, won $100, $75 and waii State Public Library System, $50 respectively. An outstanding Perma-Bound Books, Scholastic showing! We are so proud of you! Book Fairs and Follett Library Re- (Reported Diane M. Lota) sources. Visit www.nene.k12.hi.us 19 20 for more information about the 24 HONOLULU Nene Awards. (Reported by Hayley Matson-Mathes) St. Anthony School On March 12, 11 Hawaii Catholic Schools gathered at Maryknoll to 17 HONOLULU celebrate the third annual cho- Sacred Hearts Academy High ral festival. Our choir, led by School director Corazon Aczon, sang The members of our Lancer ro- “Children Will Listen” and “Tell botics team were thrilled to get the World of His Love.” Our prin- assistance at the FIRST Hawaii cipal, Sister Victoria Lavente, Regional Robotics Competi- SPC, teachers and parents joined tion on March 27 and 28 from the choir in this celebration of mu- Academy alumnae. Mahalo to sic and fellowship with our broth- graduates, from left, Lynse ers and sisters from other schools. Chock (Cal-Poly, bio-medical (Reported by Tess Reyes) engineering), Lindsey Sanborn (University of Hawaii, mechanical 25 KAILUA engineering), Dominique Dold 21 22 23 St. John Vianney School (Santa Clara University, mechani- We are celebrating April, the cal engineering), Angela Wong month of the military child, (Cal-Poly, aerospace engineering), with several exciting events rec- and Lauren Loualhati (Univer- ognizing our military children. On sity of Hawaii, chemistry). (Re- April 1, a wall of fame banner was ported by Hayley Matson-Mathes) posted in the school office featur- ing the military children attending 18 EWA BEACH the school. On April 15, Purple Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Up Day, all students were en- Our school is always willing to couraged to wear purple shirts provide students every opportu- to show support of the school’s nity to share and grow in their military children. The day began talents. Sixth-grader Mikayla with a special ceremony at morn- Ponce, mentored by her science ing assembly at the school’s Circle teacher Miss Crystal Kaai- 24 of Peace. The students also had kala, participated at the March the chance to see military vehicles 23-24 Hawaii Science and on campus, thanks to the Hawaii Engineering Fair. Her entry, Army National Guard. Stu- “Anti-Bacterial Properties of Garlic dents are collecting toys to donate versus Anti-Bacterial Gel” very to the Tripler Army Medical much impressed four judges who Center Pediatric Depart- interviewed her. Mikayla said ment at the end of this month. the experience strengthened her Because many of the children in self-confidence and improved this unit have a terminal illness or the communication skills she will a compromised immune system, need as a nominee to the Junior they cannot play with toys other National Young Leaders children have played with. So the Conference in Washington this students are collecting small toys, summer. Mikayla is the daughter games and art supplies that these children can take with them. For of Fred and Michele Ponce, 25 26 the latter an alumna at our school. more information and to donate (Reported by Remedios Cabrera; toys, contact the school office photo by Michele Ponce) this year’s winners of our school’s story, listening to live Hawaiian preformed many of his hits in- at 261-4651. (Reported by Earl Spirit of Aloha Award! As a music, and sharing good food. cluding “All Around Maui” and Walker) school ohana in the Marianist Our school was blessed to have “There’s a Mouse in my House.” 19 KAILUA spirit, we try to live the qualities had Father Coyle as a pastor and The Hawaii Association for 26 HONOLULU St. Anthony School of aloha, which are also character- we thank him for the many won- the Education of Young A student and two friends istics of Mary, the mother of Jesus. derful years he served our com- Children, Hawaii Public St. Patrick School keep a watchful eye out for our The two students and Ms. DeLima munity. … We’re also rockin’ here Library System, Hooikaika For more than 20 years, the preschoolers as they arrive in the were chosen for demonstrating with our School Rock Band Partnership, Maui Friends eighth graders have presented morning, as witnessed by teacher and modeling the spirit of aloha under the direction of Mr. Mark of the Library and Univer- the student body with their ren- Katie Wayman. Students had a on our campus and throughout Gregory, assisted by Texeira. At sity of Hawaii at Manoa dition of the Stations of the great spring break and began the the Maui community. Pictured, least seven students, grades fifth Children’s Center sponsored Cross as mimes. Eight-A’s Jona- fourth semester with exuberance. from left, are Erin, DeLima and through eighth, participate as the free concert which celebrat- than Casey was chosen to take … Holy Thursday had the fifth Joseph. (Reported by Teri Tavares vocalists or by playing the drums, ed April as “The Month of the the lead role of Jesus in this year’s graders share a Living Sta- and Claudine San Nicolas) bass, electric guitar and keyboard. Young Child” and “Child Abuse presentation on April 27. The tions of the Cross with their Their repertoire includes classics Prevention Awareness Month.” eighth grade class consists of PJ fellow students, a wonderful way Huynh, Kalani Kamakawi- 21 KAPAA like “Lean On Me” and “Let It Be.” After the concert, the students to begin the Triduum and our way Our rock band will perform as enjoyed some play time and a woole, Yuna Becerra, Sinalei to Easter Sunday. … May Day St. Catherine School special guests at the school’s May picnic lunch at the Lahaina ball Wagner, Maya Mau, Colby preparations are underway and On March 25, the parish celebrat- 15 Spring Show. (Reported by Pat field and park. Pictured are stu- Lane, Christopher Sigler, students are working hard toward ed the 100th birthday of former Doherty and Sean K. Texeira) dents hanging loose on the tier Taylor Caporus, Sara Kim, a great show with a great theme, pastor Father Patrick Coyle! swing. May we all rejoice in the Sharaine Ulep, Jason Yee, “Honoring Our Kupuna.” (Report- Using messaging technology, Fa- Sinalei Wagner, Gabriel Ko, 22 MAKAWAO blessings of our keiki. (Reported ed by Patricia Barros) ther Coyle, who is presently in San by Helen Souza) Kila Kamakawiwoole, Mat- Francisco, joined the many pa- St. Joseph Early Learning Center thew Lai, Isaiah Lee, Ray- 20 WAILUKU rishioners gathered in Coyle Hall The students took a field trip to mond Lee, Micah Mainaau- (named after him). One of the the other side of the island to 23 HONOLULU po, Tomas Baptiste, Jae Jyun St. Anthony Junior-Senior High highlights was our music teacher Lahaina to see Uncle Wayne Damien Memorial School Cho, Christina Dang, Kaelyn School Mr. Sean Texeira singing a and the Howling Dog Band in Congratulations to senior Na- Espinda, Robert Huang, Jor- Congratulations to freshman Erin duet with Father Coyle of “Danny concert at Sacred Hearts School. koa Gabriel, pictured, who dan Hurst, Joshua Ihimaru, Guerrero, graduating senior Boy,” his favorite song. The eve- Uncle Wayne Watkins is a won the 12th grade division Scott Lu, Javan Montiho and Joseph Joey Cardoza and reli- ning was a joyful coming together well known island-wide children’s in the Clarence T.C. Ching Alex Zhang. (Reported by Pamela gion teacher Kathleen DeLima, of the parish and school talking songwriter and performer. He “Dream Big, Make a Dif- Asuelo-Montalla) 10 HAWAII HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 24, 2015 2015 a busy year for diocesan safe environment initiatives By Patrick Downes She is also getting ready for church workers of the Diocese of environment liaisons since Bishop New employees and indepen- Hawaii Catholic Herald an onsite audit of the diocese’s Honolulu.” Larry Silva instructed them to do dent contractors receive a back- safe environment program that The ads give the name and so earlier this year. Each parish ground screening through the di- The headlines have been absent will be conducted in October by contact information of a victim as- should have a designated liaison ocesan Human Resources Office. from the front pages for a while, Stonebridge Business Partners of sistance coordinator assigned by by this summer, Leandro said. Catholic schools, both parish and but the sexual abuse of children Rochester, N.Y. The audit, which the diocese to meet with victims, The parish liaison helps the private, have their own screening by priests and religious remains takes place every three years, will provide appropriate counseling pastor ensure that all adults (18 process, coordinated by the Ha- an active and ongoing concern include auditor visits to several and other services, and help vic- and older) who work with chil- waii Catholic Schools office, that for the Catholic Church, including parishes to check tims inform and arrange meetings dren and youth (under age 18) includes fingerprinting. the church in Hawaii. The effort is their compliance with diocesan officials. in the parish, fulfill safe environ- Parish volunteers are screened two-fold: reaching out to past vic- with the bishops’ The victim assistance coordi- ment requirements. These include through the Shield the Vulnerable tims and preventing new ones. charter. nator is Joni Fujii, a counselor undergoing background screen- website, an online resource for These are not new activities for Reaching out and therapist with Catholic Chari- ing and safe environment training diocesan safe environment pro- the Honolulu diocese — they have to past victims is ties Hawaii. She is also available on how to prevent, recognize and grams. been in place for more than a de- a relatively small to respond to current abuse cases. report child abuse. All employees and volunteers cade. However, this year is shaping part of Leandro’s No victim of abuse, past or The liaison also makes sure must complete the “Protect Chil- up to be an extra busy one. Kristin Leandro job mainly be- present, has contacted the dio- that children and youth in par- dren” training offered on the Heading up the task is the new cause their num- cese’s victim assistance coordina- ish schools, religious education Shield the Vulnerable website diocesan director of safe environ- bers have shrunk tor since Leandro started her job programs and youth ministry pro- within 30 days of starting work. ment Kristin Leandro, appointed significantly since the scandal seven months ago. grams receive proper, age-appro- It takes about 90 minutes to com- last September. broke. Many victims have already Nearly all of Leandro’s work fo- priate, training. Parents have the plete. Leandro has spent the last few come forward, mostly through cuses on prevention, through the option of not having their chil- The fee per parish is $25 per months contacting Hawaii’s par- the filing of lawsuits against the screening and training of adults dren participate. background screening and $10 ishes, reintroducing them to the diocese, prompted by recent laws and the education of children. The liaison keeps records of per adult training. list of requirements mandated by temporarily eliminating the stat- Helping her coordinate this who undergoes screening and The education programs can the U.S. Bishops’ 2002 “Charter ute of limitations for sex abuse work on the parish-level are pas- training and sends annual reports be found on the diocesan website, for the Protection of children and cases. tor-appointed safe environment by May 1 to the diocesan Safe En- catholichawaii.org/safe_environ- Young People.” That document Nevertheless, Leandro has liaisons. According to diocesan vironment Office. ment. Leandro will also be giving was the bishops’ strong response placed newspaper advertising policies, each parish is required Rescreening and retraining of safe environment presentations at to the clergy sex abuse scandal offering “support and services to have a liaison starting this year. adults, now required every five the annual faith formation confer- that erupted more than a dozen for adult survivors of child sex- As of April, about a third of Ha- years, must be completed by Dec. ences sponsored later this year by years ago. ual abuse by clergy, religious or waii’s 66 pastors have named safe 31 of each year. the diocese.

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years of religious HAWAII’S 2015 75 profession JUBILARIANS Sister Julie Louise Thevenin, SS.CC. Birthdate: Sept. 18, 1918 “God, our Father, Birthplace: Honolulu Community: Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Past Ministries: Teacher in various guide of humanity schools: Sacred Hearts Academy, Kaimuki; Sacred Hearts Academy in Fairhaven, Mass.; Maria Regina School in Gardena, Calif. and ruler of creation, Present ministry: Prayer, seeking and living God’s will for me Reflection: Born and raised in Hono- lulu, my relationship with the Sisters look upon these your of the Sacred Hearts began at an early age. In fact, my grandmother was raised by the first Sacred Hearts Sis- ters who came to the Islands and my servants, who wish to mother and aunts were also raised by the sisters. I was a boarder at Sacred Hearts Academy from age 3 and at- tended that school from kindergarten confirm their offering through high school. Working with children has always been a delight. Most of my years in education has been with junior high and high school of themselves to you. students. To see children grasp difficult points in learning, problems in math for example, and seeing how they have learned how to do algebra and geom- As the years pass by, etry was always very rewarding. Help- ing students understand and come to believe in God’s love for them has been help them to enter more a great joy. years of religious deeply into the mystery 70profession of the church and to dedicate themselves Sister Marie Rosario more generously to the Daley, MM Birthdate: Feb. 1, 1923 Birthplace: Albany, N.Y. good of humanity.” Community: Maryknoll Sisters Service in Hawaii: Since 1948, 48 years Prayer of the renewal of vows from the Mass of Religious Profession Past ministries: Teacher, Maryknoll School; St. Ann School, Kaneohe; St. Anthony, School, Wailuku. Lay personnel and treasury department, Celebrating Lives of Discipleship diocesan chancery Present ministry: Retired and recover- The Catholic Church in Hawaii honors those men and women who have given ing from serious fall. Reflection: I started life as the second themselves to God and humanity, in vow and in sacrament, as they celebrate the child of the five born to John and Margaret Daley of Albany, N.Y. Both anniversaries of their discipleship. Please join Bishop Larry Silva and Hawaii’s jubilarians our parents are enjoying their eternal reward. Four of us siblings are still alive, and one of the great joys of my in a Mass of gratitude, 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 25, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. life is chatting with my widowed sisters 12 2015 JUBILARIANS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 24, 2015 and priest brother on a regular basis. Syracuse, N.Y., and later completed my I graduated from college in May 1945 years of religious years of religious nursing degree at St. Elizabeth Hospi- and in September entered the Maryk- 60profession 60profession tal, Utica, N.Y. I am privileged to have noll Sisters’ novitiate. After taking my walked in the footsteps of Mother Mari- first vows I was assigned to Hawaii. anne caring for the sick at St. Elizabeth From the excitement of the welcoming Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital in Syr- of the Lurline and seeing our sisters acuse, both places where she been ad- waiting dockside to this very moment ministrator. But one of my memorable I’ve been thanking God for being visible missions was working on Kalaupapa, to me in each one I’ve met over some Molokai. We were a closed-knit com- 50 years here. It took no time to expe- munity. Catholics, Protestants and Mor- rience the aloha spirit shared by our mons celebrated all the holidays and people of many ethnic backgrounds. festivities together, praying and support- While teaching at Maryknoll, St. Ann ing each other when one of the residents and St. Anthony, Maui, Schools, as Sister Laura June Sister Mary went home to the Lord. We were many well as working at the chancery office, parts but one Body. Another memorable I have been touched by the warm rela- Abat, OSF Josephine Araki, mission was my assignment at St. Fran- tions among the multi-cultural groups cis Hospice at Nuuanu for 20 years. Birthdate: June 29, 1936 with whom I have worked and by their SS.CC. Caring for patients who were terminally Birthplace: Honokohua, Maui kind welcome of the newcomer. Having Birthdate: Oct. 12, 1934 ill, praying and supporting family and Community: Sisters of St. Francis of the former students come to visit with their Birthplace: Honolulu friends as they go through the process of grandchildren is one of the joys of my Neumann Communities grieving, separation and dying has been Community: Sisters of the Sacred old age. Two outstanding memories of Service in Hawaii: 34 years rewarding and heartwarming. Hearts of Jesus and Mary my years in Hawaii are being taken to Past ministries: Elementary and sec- Past ministries: Teacher, St. Patrick the canonization of Father Damien by ondary teacher, New Jersey, New School, Kaimuki; Maria Regina a teacher friend and of Mother Mari- York, Hilo; high school principal, School, Gardena, Calif. Religious edu- anne by a former student. And now I Hilo; high school librarian, Hilo, years of cation, Blessed Sacrament Church, am looking forward to celebrating my Oahu, New York; city public librarian, priesthood 70th anniversary as a Maryknoll Sister Honolulu; St. Patrick Church, Kai- 60 adult basic education teacher, direc- muki; and St. Augustine Church, with all the other religious who have tor of religious education, San Diego; Waikiki. reached a significant number of years city public librarian, Maui; pastoral as members of their congregations. associate, Maui. Present ministry: Care of senior sisters Present ministry: Assistant, Franciscan Reflection: As a student at Sacred Adult Day Care Hearts Convent and Sacred Hearts Academy, I was drawn by the life of Reflection: When I was seven, I first years of prayer and the community of the encountered religious sisters chatting priesthood Sisters of the Sacred Hearts. I was 70 and laughing with the children in the particularly fascinated by their life of school playground. I learned more adoration. As a Sister of the Sacred about these sisters when I attended Hearts, I have been and continue to religious education classes in elemen- Father Joseph Louis be privileged to witness God’s pres- tary school. As a teenager I joined the ence in the people I serve: my family, Carroll church choir in Lahaina and became my own sisters, the students, parents, better acquainted with them. These Birthdate: Oct. 28, 1926 co-workers and the people I met in my sisters were so welcoming, friendly and Ponca City, Okla. life’s journey. Today, I am grateful and Birthplace: always full of joy, so much so that they praise God for all the blessings granted Community: Diocese of Honolulu inspired me to follow in their footsteps. me these past 60 years in the congre- Year arrived in Hawaii: 1975 After high school graduation I traveled gation and to my parents and family to Syracuse to join their Franciscan Past ministries: Oklahoma, six years; for their support. Father Lawrence community. I am grateful for having military 20 years retired; many Mann, SM had the opportunity of serving God’s churches in Hawaii people in a wide variety of ministries Present ministry: retired, helping in Birthdate: Aug. 1, 1916 and it has given me great joy to be able years of religious Oahu parishes Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio to use my gifts and talents with both profession Reflection: One of my great joys was be- Community: Society of Mary (Marian- children and adults. Some of my fond- 60 ing a priest before, during and follow- ists) est memories take me back to parishes ing Vatican II in the liturgy of parish where I ministered in California and communities when the people, once Service in Hawaii: 1945-1962; 1965- Hawaii. It was an inspiration to see again, were empowered in the exercise 1990 how the families practiced and grew in the life of Jesus Christ shared in Past ministries: Teaching, service to in their faith. One of my great joys baptism. The military experience gave Molokai’s Kalaupapa settlement, pas- was when, as the Wailuku Bookmo- me opportunities for memorable stays toral work in parishes, high school bile librarian, I was able to share my in many interesting areas of the world. retreats, youth prison ministry love for reading with those who were The dear people and brother priests Present ministry: Retired and living in unable to travel to the library to sat- have filled my life with love. Besides Cupertino, Calif., at the Cupertino isfy their thirst for information and the big save, God has saved me many Marianist Community learning. I owe a debt of gratitude to times! Reflection: After my seminary days, I those individuals, living and deceased, Sister Miriam Dionise was sent to Hawaii to serve. Among religious and lay who have modeled for Cabacungan, OSF the many memories of the Island days me what it means to live a life wholly years of religious is the grace I had to serve the patients committed to Christ. I extend my deep- Birthdate: Dec. 1, 1934 profession in the settlement of Molokai. In 1962, est gratitude to those who have and Birthplace: Wailuku, Maui 50 I was sent to Carmel Mission in Cali- continue to support me in prayer on Community: Sisters of St Francis of the fornia for two years. In 1965, I re- my spiritual journey. Neumann Communities turned to Hawaii, to Holy Family Par- Service in Hawaii: 55 years ish near Pearl Harbor for an extended time until 1990, when I retired. I loved Past ministries: Registered nurse, St. the whole experience of parish life: the Francis Healthcare Systems for 55 school, many military in the parish, all years on Oahu in the setting of beautiful Hawaii. Old Present ministry: St. Francis Healthcare age brings Calvary and “Stabat Mater.” System Spiritual Service Department “Yet old age tells us to dismiss all anxi- Reflection: I was born in Wailuku, Maui, ety from your minds.” of parents who emigrated from the Philippine Islands. I am a sibling of 10 Sister Rosalinda children. I grew up in a loving and de- Sevilla Barrozo, MM vout household. After graduating from St. Anthony Girls’ High School on Maui, Birthdate: Nov. 7, 1937 I enrolled as a student nurse at St. Birthplace: Mangatarem, Pangasinan, Francis School of Nursing in Honolulu Philippines for one and a half years. I left to enter Community: Maryknoll Sisters of St. the novitiate of Sisters of St. Francis in Dominic APRIL 24, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD 2015 JUBILARIANS 13

Years in Hawaii: 1974-1990; 1994-2014 honorary fellow, Albright Institute of of life and labor, travail and growth of Abaco, Bahamas, seven years. Re- Past ministries: Pastoral associate, St. Archaeological Research, Jerusalem; — still unfinished, still beckoning us tired in 2010 returning to Fairhaven, Theresa Co-Cathedral and St. Antho- spiritual direction and directed re- into the future. A link in the chain — Massachusetts. ny Church, Kalihi; associate spiritual treats; teaching high school religion thanks to the graciousness of God! Present ministry: Priest in residence, St. director, Diocesan Congress of Fili- and French, campus ministry, training Damien, Our Lady of Seven Sorrows pino Catholic Clubs; program super- for Eucharistic ministers; couples and and St. Vincent Ferrer churches on visor, Maryknoll Society’s Philippine individual counseling; diocesan/arch- years of Molokai Lay Missionary Program; program diocesan marriage retreat programs Reflection: I was educated in Christian director, Diocesan Office for Filipino Present ministry: Director, master’s in priesthood 50 Brothers Schools and entered the Ministry; pastoral and social out- pastoral theology program for perma- novitiate of the Sacred Hearts Com- reach, Maryknoll Sisters Immigrant nent diaconate candidates; professor munity in 1958, making first profes- Services; social outreach, immigra- of Scripture, Chaminade University of sion of vows on Aug. l5, 1959. My tion case manager, Catholic Charities Honolulu seminary years were in Jaffrey Center, Hawaii Reflection: In 2010, I was asked to come New Hampshire, from 1959 to 1965. Present ministry: “Retired” from Catho- to Honolulu to coordinate the program My retirement took me back to Mas- lic Charities Hawaii, Nov. 3, 2014. of academic preparation of the perma- sachusetts in 2010 to receive medical I hope to volunteer more in parish nent deacon candidates and their wives attention. I have been blessed in my ministries and perhaps prison minis- for the Diocese of Honolulu. When I various ministries, blessed with the try after a few more months of per- finish this assignment in approximate- support of family, relatives, benefactors sonal rest and relaxation! ly four and a half more years, I will and friends, brothers and sisters in the Reflection: My “Yes” to God’s invitation have trained 35 to 37 men to preach Father Christopher Sacred Hearts Community. I appreci- to be a religious Maryknoll missionary in the Diocese of Honolulu. What a gift Patrick Keahi, SS.CC. ate the care and compassion I have in 1965 led me to Hawaii in 1974 and God has given me as a “final act” in received, and received benefit from the I have been enjoying my mission assign- my career in full-time ministry. In all Birthdate: March 29, 1937 challenges presented by others. I give the desires of my heart and life, which ment for 41 years. I made my final pro- Birthplace: Honolulu thanks to the Father, the Son and the I strongly believed God wanted for me, Holy Spirit, especially through the Sa- fession at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe, in Community: Congregation of the Sacred my Marianist superiors have supported cred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Look- 1975 and here I am now celebrating my Hearts of Jesus and Mary golden jubilee! A brief stopover in 1972 me and for this I am grateful. ing back on my years of ministry and Past ministries: Seminary teacher, pro- from the Philippines on my way to our service, I thank God and in simplicity vincial secretary, vocational director, Maryknoll Center in New York was a say, “To God be the Glory.” To all who seminary director, superior of St. Pat- big surprise when I got an invitation to have formed and shaped my life I give years of rick Monastery, associate and pastor work for our Filipino communities in thanks. To all who have guided and priesthood of various parishes, and provincial assisted me during my priestly years Hawaii. I was on a visitor’s visa for 12 50 years before I finally got a “green card” Present ministry: Retired, chaplain of I give thanks. To so many wonderful to legally reside and work in Hawaii. the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts, mili- people I say, “Thank God for you.” Those 12 years of uncertainty were not tary contract priest. wasted. I started my ministry with the Reflection: Coming from a broken retired Filipino plantation workers in home and having lived with a number Waimanalo and extended my presence of foster families, my life was filled years of religious to the Neighbor Islands. My work with with much in the way of discourage- 50 profession Catholic Charities Hawaii was techni- ment and blessings. Having graduated cally with immigration but I did a lot of from a local public high school and advocacy for anyone with personal or employed by Lewers and Cooke, I was family needs. It was a fulfilling ministry encouraged to join the Sacred Hearts of hope and joy pursuing family reunifi- Father Patrick H. Fathers by the late Father Brendan cation, adjustment and stabilization of Furtado, associate pastor of St. Patrick immigrant status. I have learned a lot Freitas in Kaimuki. Through tears, persever- from the people I encountered as a min- Birthdate: Dec. 21, 1939 ance and determination, I was pro- fessed into the Congregation of the Sa- ister and being ministered to. Each jour- Birthplace: Wailuku, Maui ney was a challenge, and each challenge cred Hearts in 1957 and ordained by Community: Diocese of Honolulu became a proof of God’s providential Bishop James J. Sweeney in 1965. A care and unconditional love for me and Service in Hawaii: Active: 47.6 years; member of the seminary class of 1965, Brother Gary Morris, for the people I loved and cared for. Re- Retired: 2.6 years I was one of 18 ordained for the Sa- tirement? No such thing! I don’t think Past ministries: Pastor, parochial vicar, cred Hearts Congregation. The greatest SM various parishes; Religious Education joy through 50 years of ministry has a religious (or anyone) has to retire Birthdate: Oct. 6, 1946 until she or he expires. There’s no such Department; vocation ministry, Office been my priestly ministry to the people Birthplace: San Francisco a word when it comes to living a life of of Clergy; diocesan teaching ministry of God. I pray that they will always re- ministry. One finds oneself dreaming Present ministry: Retired member my years of service as I loved Community: Society of Mary (Marianists) and discerning how, when, where and Reflection: As a shy youngster, reared and cared for each of them. Served in Hawaii: 1969-1975; what kind of volunteer service she or he in the plantation village of Puunene 2003-present can find! Life goes on regardless of age on Maui, I remember puzzling over Past ministries: Teaching, spiritual and time! the apparent need, should I become a years of direction and directed retreats, re- priest, that new speech patterns would ligious studies department chair, priesthood campus ministry, training, counseling, need to be learnt. At the time I had not 50 realized that what I thought to be an private and marriage retreats years of religious essential part of priesthood was merely Present ministry: Associate professor 50 profession a European accent characteristic of of performing arts, theater program the missionary priests of the Sacred director, performing arts and English Hearts. Yet the challenge of these years instructor, theater productions direc- was yet to be found in learning how to tor, Chaminade University of Hono- be father to lead and serve, but with a lulu mother’s heart. Such has been the in- Reflection: Upon graduation from the sight and joy that emerged after being University of Dayton, I was sent to Ho- blessed with these full years of priestly nolulu to teach at Saint Louis School. service within the family of our dioc- I quickly became enculturated with esan church. Ordained at the time of Father Michael Kelly, the island beauty, the people, customs, the Second Vatican Council, the Spirit- SS.CC. music and cuisine. I built friendships appointed task of implementing the vi- with families and former students that Father Paul sion of a renewing church fell uniquely Birthdate: Feb. 28, 1940 I still cherish today. I reluctantly left to my generation of priests. Looking Birthplace: Roscommon, Ireland Honolulu to pursue graduate studies in Fitzpatrick, SM back we functioned as a catalyst of Community: Congregation of the Sacred San Francisco. I am grateful to be back “change” — to engage and refocus Birthdate: Aug. 17, 1946 Hearts of Jesus and Mary in Hawaii with ministry at Chaminade our local communities into a renewed University of Honolulu since 2003. My Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y. Service in Hawaii: Since 2012 wholeness in Christ, to rediscover the journey hasn’t always been smooth, but Community: Society of Mary (Marian- ancient richness of our life together Past ministries: Associate pastor, par- it has always been satisfying and en- ists) and to be the attentive midwife in ser- ishes in Massachusetts and Ohio. riching. I am grateful for the fraternal Service in Hawaii: Since 2010 vice to the world. Those were rich years Associate pastor and pastor, various support of my religious superiors and Past ministries: Professor of Scripture, parishes in the Bahamas for 39 years. the many brothers with whom I have National Seminary; associate and Family Island Ministry on the Island lived and worked. 14 2015 JUBILARIANS HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 24, 2015

for all of those years. They have been years of religious years of years of enriching and rewarding. If I had to do 50 profession 50 priesthood 25 priesthood again, I would with all my heart. years of 25 priesthood

Sister Viviana Msgr. Franco Luigi Father Emerson Delos Parnoncillon, OP Troi Reyes Birthdate: Oct. 10, 1936 Birthdate: Jan 15, 1940, died Jan. 21, Birthdate: Jan. 27, 1965 Birthplace: Barrio Washington, Es- 2015 Birthplace: Davao City, Philippines Father Edward calante, Negros Occidental, Philip- Birthplace: Belluno, Italy Community: Diocese of Tagum, Philip- pines Community: Diocese of Bressanone, pines Joseph Popish, SS.CC. Community: Dominican Sisters of the Italy Service in Hawaii: Since September 2014 Birthdate: March 26, 1953 Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines Past ministries: Ordained a Comboni Past ministries: Seminary professor; Birthplace: Aspen, Colorado Service in Hawaii: Since 1969, 46 years missionary priest; teacher of chemis- chancellor, Diocese of Tagum; semi- Past ministries: Classroom teacher for try and biology in Khartoum, Sudan. nary rector and dean of academics, Community: Congregation of the Sacred 27 years, school business manager Joined his home diocese of Bressa- Queen of Apostles College Seminary Hearts of Jesus and Mary for 14 years, and office manager for none. Chaplain, Italian police acad- in Tagum City; superintendent of Service in Hawaii: 1988-2002, 2013 to five years. Served at Holy Cross and emy; chaplain, Italian Alpine elite Catholic schools, Diocese of Tagum present St. Catherine Schools, Kauai; St. John forces. As a retired priest on Oahu, Present Ministry: Associate pastor, St. Past Ministries: Associate pastor, St. the Baptist School, Oahu; and St. Jo- provided sacraments for a number of Michael Parish, Kailua-Kona Patrick, Honolulu; St. Ann, Kaneohe. parishes seph School, Makawao Reflection: I completed priestly training Chaplain, St. Francis Health Care Sys- Present ministry: Office manager, at Central Seminary of the University tem. Vicar provincial, provincial trea- St. Joseph Early Learning Center, of Santo Tomas in Manila and earned surer, Sacred Hearts Congregation, Makawao, Maui years of philosophy and theology degrees at the Hawaii Province. Superior, St. Patrick Reflection: The gift of vocation is one Ecclesiastical Faculties of the University Monastery. General secretary, general priesthood treasurer, Sacred Hearts Congrega- of the most precious blessings in one’s 25 of Santo Tomas in Manila. I also have life. The Lord is the author of our a doctorate in education. Ordained a tion General Curia, Rome. Parochial lives and what we make of it is our priest on April 24, 1990, I have served vicar, St. Augustine Church, Waikiki gift back to him. Consecrated life is in the ministry of forming candidates Present ministries: Provincial treasurer, a special vocation in which one finds to the priesthood in my home diocese in Sacred Hearts Congregation USA beautiful expressions of love through the Philippines. About 65 percent of the Province. In residence, St. Augustine the ministries that enrich the church. I priests at present in our diocese were Church, Waikiki was born an optimist, thank God, and once my students in the seminary. Reflection: I was born and raised in that has helped me in the many years Aspen, Colo. I obtained a B.A. in math- that I have been in the ministry, with ematics from the University of Colorado all its challenges, joys and sorrows. and a master’s of international man- My first assignment, four months af- years of agement from the American Graduate ter perpetual profession, was Hawaii. Father Manuel C. Dela priesthood School of International Management. Initially, I was apprehensive at the Cruz, MS 25 After a life-changing auto accident, I thought of working in a very far place, became an active Catholic and began in a different culture and in a new en- Birthplace: Ramon, Isabela, Philippines discernment about a vocation. In 1982, vironment. With loving obedience and Community: Missionaries of Our Lady I joined a “come and see” program with a firm trust in the Lord, I accepted my of La Salette the Claretians in California. There I met assignment with total resignation. As Past ministries: provincial superior; and eventually asked to join the Sacred an elementary grade school teacher for novice master; postulant director; Hearts Congregation. Pre-novitiate was the very first time, I found it very chal- parochial vicar; pastor, St. Anthony in 1983 in Hawaii, novitiate 1984 in lenging to be dealing with children of Church, Kalihi California and first vows in 1985. In different ethnicities. I have always felt 1988, I graduated from the Franciscan Present ministry: novice master for that inner drive to do my best. My as- School of Theology in Berkeley with a the Missionaries of Our Lady of La signments have brought me to schools master’s of divinity. Pastoral work dur- Salette, Philippines Father Joseph A. on Kauai, Oahu and Maui. As I look ing school years included volunteering back on the years gone by, my heart Reflection: It is necessary for families Grimaldi at The Center for People with AIDS, the is beaming with happiness in my joy- to have time together, not only to eat, East Bay Sanctuary Covenant Commu- Birthdate: Sept. 1, 1940 ful thanksgiving to the Lord for all the but to pray; to share their stories, their nity, and summers with St. Francis Hos- blessings and graces he has gifted my hurts, joys and challenges. It is impor- Birthplace: New York, N.Y. pice in Honolulu. I professed final vows life with. St. Catherine of Siena said, tant to bond. Every night, all 18 of us Service in Hawaii: 31 years in 1989. I was ordained to the priest- “There’s no greater task than to assist children gathered together. My father Community: Diocese of Honolulu hood in 1990 at St. Patrick Church. My would call us, “Come on, let’s pray.” people on their way to salvation.” After Past ministries: Christian Brother, serv- early years of ordination were in parish You could not eat supper if you did not all is said and done, I extend my deep- ing as a teacher, assistant principal ministry, then in hospital chaplaincy. join the rosary. That was very impres- est gratitude to all who have helped and principal. Ordained a priest for I also served in leadership and on the sive. We learned the value of prayer by me in many different ways in my life the Diocese of Honolulu on Aug. curia of the Sacred Hearts Hawaiian our parents’ example of praying with as a missionary in this beautiful place 4, 1990, and served as parochial Province. In 2002, the superior general us, and their sacrifices for us. Even if called Hawaii. To him be greater glory vicar, pastor, judicial vicar and vicar called me to serve for three years on the they were very busy, they always took and honor. general. Hospital chaplain, parish general curia. I stayed for 10 years. I us to Mass, because they always made administrator, Diocese of Monterey, took a year’s sabbatical at the School time for God. California of Applied Theology in Berkeley, and Present ministry: Senior priest, St. returned to Hawaii in December 2013. Hugo of the Hills Church, Bloomfield The joys of parochial ministry have Hills, Michigan been working with the RCIA and with lay ministry and music programs. The Reflection: I actually arrived in Hawaii challenging and rewarding ministerial in 1974 and was principal of Damien highlights were serving persons with High School for six years. Holy obedi- AIDS during the mid ‘80s, and hospice ence brought me back to Michigan for work. The joy of serving on the general six more years before I went to Theo- curia was gaining a broad vision of our logical College in Washington, D.C., worldwide order and especially getting in 1986. This is my 31st year as a to know Sacred Hearts brothers and brother, my 25th year as a priest and sisters around the world. my 75th year as a person. I thank God APRIL 24, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD HAWAII 15 Memorial Mass scheduled here for Sister Jeanne Anne Collis A memorial Mass for Sister waii from the 1960s to the 1990s, Jeanne Anne Collis, a Sister of working as an educator, adminis- St. Joseph of Carondelet who trator, vicar for religious, assistant served Hawaii diocesan chancellor and associate for 32 years, will director of the permanent diacon- be celebrated at ate program. 1:30 p.m., May Sister Jeanne Anne died on 9, in the Mystical March 6 at age 93, after 63 years Rose Chapel on of religious life, in the congrega- the Chaminade- tion’s Provincial House in Albany, St. Louis Cam- N.Y. pus in Honolulu. Call Sister Claudia Wong, 373- Sister Jeanne She was as- 8801, or Sister Mary Dugar, 348- Anne Collis, CSJ signed to Ha- 4960, for more information. Scrub Bucket Ministries offering morning retreat Scrub Bucket Gospel Minis- Kailua. There is no charge, but a tries will offer the morning re- free will offering will be taken. It treat, “Keeping Company with is open to all. Photo courtesy of St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School God,” 8:30 a.m.-noon, May 16, in For information, call Pat Tom, Team 5625 TrojanBots arrival to the Hawaiian Regional competition in March. the St. John Vianney Parish con- 261-8104, or Maxine Pollock, ference room, 920 Keolu Drive in 254-1091. Maui robotics team headed for international stage In its debut year, Wailuku’s ence and Technology) competi- robotics coordinator Roger Collier. Year of Consecrated life St. Anthony Junior-Senior High tion. Judges gave the TrojanBots “We’re also very grateful for the Nov. 30, 2014 - Feb. 2, 2016 School robotics program is already the Rookie All-Star Award, win- support we’ve received thus far headed for the big time. ning them a spot in the FIRST Ro- from the St. Anthony ohana.” Its 12-student team of 10th botics Competition World Champi- The focus of Team 5625 is de- Come and see! through 12th graders has earned onship in St. Louis. veloping skills in science, technol- Coming to your parish and school! spots to compete this month in the Last December, the students re- ogy, engineering and mathematics, world finals in St. Louis, Mo., and ceived the Connect Award at the or STEM, marketing and design, The Diocese of Honolulu is sending a this summer in the international FIRST Tech Challenge tournament while also developing leadership special display celebrating the religious invitational competitions in Syd- on Oahu, earning them an invita- and communication skills that stu- life to every parish and school in Hawaii ney, Australia. tion to this summer’s Asia Pacific dents will carry with them into col- through the Year of Consecrated Life. They are asking the community Invitational July 12-14 in Sydney. lege and their professional lives. Here is the schedule for the next few to help them raise money for the More than 50 teams from around Tax-deductible donations may weeks. trips. the world are expected to com- be mailed to St. Anthony Junior- „„ April 25-26: St. John Vianney In late March, the St. Anthony pete. Senior High School at 1618 Lower Parish, Kailua; Our Lady of TrojanBots Team 5625 competed “I’m very proud of our students Main Street, Wailuku HI 96793. Perpetual Help Parish, Ewa in its very first regional FIRST (For and all they have accomplished For information, contact Roger Beach Inspiration and Recognition of Sci- in just six months,” said STEM/ Collier at [email protected]. „„May 2-3: Holy Trinity Parish, Kuliouou; St. John the Baptist Parish, Kalihi St. Joseph Feast three days of Makawao food, music, fun „„May 16: Resurrection of the The St. Joseph Feast, the an- freezes, nachos and more ono pickles, and plants, Maui classic Lord Parish, Waipio; Sacred nual three-day festival for St. Jo- grinds. cars on Sunday, live auctions at Hearts Parish, Lanai seph Church in Makawao, Maui, The entertainment lineup fea- 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, „„May 23-24: St. Damien Parish, May 1-2, will feature great food tures Marty Dread, Homestead, and a livestock auction at 1 pm. Kaunakakai and entertainment, plus games Gomega, Sheron Ramos, Keaka on Sunday. May 30-31: Blessed Sacrament for the kids and auctions for the Sardine, Rising Strong, Larry Go- Organizers would like to Parish, Pauoa Valley adults. lis, Paiva Brothers and Louie, Ku- thank their diamond sponsors: The event is 6-10 p.m. on May kaua, Mikey Mina, The Cousins, Ann and Nelson Boteilho, Hale- Ask your pastor when the display is 1; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on May 2; and Taiko Drummers, Elle Bega, The akala Solar, Knights of Columbus, coming to your parish. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 3. 4 of Us, Elmo and Sponge Bob Maui Demolition and Landfill, Food offerings include Por- and more. 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Call 456-3279. 16 NATION HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 24, 2015 Flurry of briefs seeks to shape court’s look at same-sex marriage By Patricia Zapor laws of Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky one woman, is unconstitutional. ter of simple biology, the sexual a trait, but a species of conduct.” Catholic News Service and Tennessee under the title of The same day it sent back to low- union of one man and one woman The USCCB brief noted that the Ohio case, Obergefell v. Hodg- er courts a case that resulted in is the only union capable of creat- the court has previously said that WASHINGTON — When it takes es. That case arose after the Octo- California’s law barring same-sex ing new life,” and that homes with while same-sex sexual conduct up same-sex marriage cases from ber 2013 death of John Arthur of marriage being overturned. Since a father and a mother are the op- may be “closely correlated” with four states April 28, the Supreme Cincinnati. He and his longtime then, four federal Circuit Courts timal environment for children. It homosexual inclination, “the cor- Court will officially be considering partner, James Obergefell, had have ruled that state bans on same- said it is “reasonable and just” for relation is by no means absolute, just two constitutional questions. married earlier that year in Mary- sex marriage are unconstitutional, states to treat heterosexual mar- and what separates the two is But judging from the outpour- land. When the local Ohio regis- while a fifth Circuit Court upheld riages as having more value than critical both legally and morally ing of friend-of-the-court or “am- trar agreed to list Obergefell as the such restrictions. Between state other kinds of relationships. — the exercise of a responsible icus” briefs, the court is expected surviving spouse on Arthur’s death laws and judicial rulings, same-sex “Government support for a human will. The court should to affect the very definition of mar- certificate — which is key to a marriage is now legal in 38 states marital bond between mothers maintain this venerable distinc- riage in American society. range of survivor’s benefits — the and the District of Columbia. and fathers serves the interest of tion between inclination and Around 120 “amicus” briefs state attorney general challenged In agreeing in January to take reducing, or preventing further in- overt conduct because it pervades filed with the court by the early the status because Ohio law bars the cases, the Supreme Court said creases in, the incidence of single the Anglo-American legal tradi- April deadline offer the views of same-sex marriages. it would consider two constitu- parenthood and the consequent tion, applicable to but extending everyone from people who have Tanco v. Haslam, the Tennessee tional questions: burdens it places upon the custo- far beyond discussions of sexual- sought same-sex marriages and case, and Bourke v. Beshear, the „„ Does the 14th Amendment dial parent (usually the mother) ity. In general, though the govern- states that support them to schol- Kentucky case, similarly challenge require a state to license a mar- and the public,” it said. ment may legally disadvantage all ars and religious institutions that those states’ refusal to recognize riage between two people of the The USCCB also argues that manner of conduct, the Constitu- come down on both sides of the same-sex marriages performed in same sex? laws permitting same-sex mar- tion forbids it to do the same to a question, plus business leaders, so- other jurisdictions. DeBoer v. Sny- „„ Does the 14th Amendment re- riages redefine the traditional person’s status, belief, or inclina- ciologists and others who weigh in der, the Michigan case, does so quire a state to recognize a mar- definition of marriage and would tion.” on the effects of different types of based on a lesbian couple’s efforts riage between two people of the “needlessly create church-state The Catholic Church teaches marriage. Among those are groups to jointly adopt their children. same sex when their marriage conflict for generations to come.” that homosexual attraction itself and individuals with views about Michigan law limits adoption by a was lawfully licensed and per- The brief said that when gov- is not sinful, though homosexual the potential effect of a ruling on second parent to married couples formed out of state? ernment treats people differently actions are sinful. It teaches that First Amendment rights and those and the state does not allow or rec- The U.S. Conference of Catho- on the basis of race, sex or nation- marriage is only a union between with opinions about issues such ognize same-sex marriages. lic Bishops filed a brief arguing al origin, “it discriminates on the a man and a woman and that any as the use of sexual orientation The Supreme Court ruled in that the state laws limiting mar- basis of an immutable trait identi- sexual activity outside of mar- change therapy. 2013 that the federal Defense of riage of heterosexual couples fiable from conception or birth. In riage is sinful. The court has bundled appeals Marriage Act, which defined mar- should be upheld. The first reason contrast, a decision to participate Among other Catholic entities of lower court rulings about the riage as between one man and the USCCB cites is that “as a mat- in a same-sex relationship is not that filed briefs, the Michigan Catholic Conference weighed in, echoing many of the USCCB’s points about the definition of mar- riage and the value to the state of limiting marriage to heterosexual pairs in the interest of the founda- ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HONOLULU tion of family. But it also echoed the state of Michigan’s defense of its law. E Ha‘awi I Ke Ola, E Ho‘iho‘i ... To Offer Healing, To Restore Trust “States’ decisions to recognize, benefit, and burden only the nat- The Diocese of Honolulu, which encompasses the Roman Catholic Church in the State of urally procreative union serves le- gitimate state interests,” the Mich- Hawai‘i, wishes to acknowledge the pain, anger and confusion caused by the sexual abuse igan conference said, quoting from the state’s defense of its law: of minors by clergy, religious or church workers. The Diocese of Honolulu remains commit- “One starts from the premise that ted to the promotion of safety, healing, reconciliation and the maintenance of safe envi- governments got into the business of defining marriage, and remain ronments for our children and young people. in the business of defining mar- riage, not to regulate love but to regulate sex, most especially the Support and Services for Adults intended and unintended effects of male-female intercourse.” The state encourages, sup- The Victims Assistance Coordinator provides support and services for adult survivors of ports and protects traditionally defined marriage to promote the child sexual abuse by clergy, religious or church workers of the Diocese of Honolulu. The stability of society and its chil- Victim Assistance Coordinator will provide: dren, the brief said. “It is not hard to envision problems that can result without state regulation • an immediate and confidential meeting with the victim of abuse to access of the natural effects of male-fe- male intercourse. States regulate personal needs and preferences for treatment; opposite-sex marriage to ensure domestic tranquility, for example, • assistance in obtaining the services of mental health professionals trained in by legitimizing children, ensuring domestic support and prohibiting the area of sexual abuse victimization by qualified providers; neglect.” • assistance in providing or presenting your report to the Diocese of Honolulu, and arranging visits or meetings with officials of the diocese so that they can act upon your report; • the coordination of any support services, resources or other services which directly enhance your ability to maintain a level of emotional well-being, while maintaining contact with you throughout the counseling and healing process.

Victim Assistance Coordinator Joni Fujii, MA, MFT [email protected] (808) 527-4604 1822 Keeaumoku Street Honolulu, HI 96822 APRIL 24, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD WORLD 17 Pope urges prayers, action on behalf of migrants, poor By Cindy Wooden Mattarella about the continu- Catholic News Service ing wave of migrants who set off from North Africa, often in VATICAN CITY — The poor, mi- overcrowded and unsafe fishing grants in search of a better life boats, hoping to land in Italy and and the unemployed want what make their way to other Europe- all human beings want: life, dig- an countries. For years the Italian nity and a chance to earn a de- government has been asking the cent living, Pope Francis said in European Union for concrete as- several speeches urging compas- sistance in regulating migration, sion and assistance by both gov- patrolling the waters and rescu- ernments and individuals. ing those at risk of drowning. Reciting the “Regina Coeli” The pope thanked Italy for as- prayer April 19, just hours after sisting “the numerous migrants reports surfaced that perhaps who, at the risk of their lives, ask more than 700 migrants drowned to be welcomed. It is obvious the in the Mediterranean while try- size of the phenomenon requires ing to reach Europe, Pope Francis a much broader involvement,” asked the thousands of people in the pope said. “We must never St. Peter’s Square for a moment tire of requesting a commitment of silence and then to join him re- that extends to a European and citing a Hail Mary for the victims international level.” and survivors. As Mattarella made his first The Italian coast guard report- state visit to the Vatican, Pope ed that as of late April 19, 28 sur- Francis also urged greater Italian vivors had been rescued and 24 government efforts to create jobs, bodies had been recovered; one especially for the young. Among CNS photo/Loukas Mastis, EPA of the survivors, a Bangladeshi, all the ingredients needed for eco- Migrants arrive at Zefyros beach near the coast of the island of Rhodes, Greece, April 20. At least three people drowned told authorities the smugglers nomic growth and development, the day after Pope Francis appealed for the international community to do more to prevent such migrant deaths. had locked hundreds of people in the pope said, work is one of the the hold, so there may have been most important because it is tied as many as 950 people on board. to the dignity of the person and cal Academy of Social Sciences, modern forms of slavery, forced fight for human dignity, he said. Pope Francis called on the his or her ability to build a life. which dedicated its plenary as- labor, prostitution” as well as the “Unfortunately, in a global international community to act “The lack of jobs for young sembly to examining the phe- victims of trafficking in organs economic system dominated by decisively and quickly to prevent people,” he said, is “a cry of pain” nomenon of human trafficking, and in drugs. profit, new forms of slavery have the deaths of more migrants. that must be heard by govern- including the trafficking of mi- Slavery, which “was wide- developed and in some ways they “They are men and women like ments, private businesses and the grants. spread and socially accepted — are worse and more inhumane us, our brothers and sisters who church community, which should The Bible insists that Chris- scandalously including in the than that of the past,” the pope seek a better life; hungry, perse- rally together to give job creation tians will be judged by how they Christian world because it was said. “We are called to denounce cuted, injured, exploited, victims priority. “Access to dignity and a cared for “the least” of their big business” — eventually was and combat them.” of war — they seek a better life. future relies on access to a job,” brothers and sisters, he said. abolished through long-term and Every citizen of every coun- They were seeking happiness.” the pope said. “And today among these most dedicated efforts by both Chris- try must be made aware of hu- Pope Francis had spoken April Pope Francis also spoke April needy brothers and sisters are tians and people of no religious man trafficking and join the fight 18 with Italian President Sergio 18 with members of the Pontifi- those who suffer the tragedy of faith who worked together to against it, he said. 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Father Damien de Veuster, still celebrated, is only one of many heroes Kalaupapa produced eroes and martyrs and saints, oh my. Herald. ever since. Woods had an awakening vision But the story of heroes and saints at Ka- of the inclusive, openminded character of One of them is featured in a cameo further back in laupapa is bigger than Damien and Mother the people who served there as he learned this paper. Some ring a bell from schooldays stories or Marianne Cope, the Franciscan nun who about Jonathan Napela, who became the was also named a saint for her service to community’s Mormon leader when he vol- “patron saint of” lists. Many may seem obscure to people the patients for 30 years until her death untarily accompanied his wife when she Hcaught up in the twitch and twitters of 21st century time who more there in 1918. was sent into quarantine in 1873, the year likely equate “hero” to violent characters populating dark television If you missed the April 20 screening of Damien also arrived. “The Soul of Kalaupapa: Voices of Exile” He said Napela and Damien became shows and movies today. at St. Augustine Church, it’s available free friends, just a beginning of the spirit of online at the Brigham Young University interfaith cooperative service that flour- The saints are dead and their history, he said. He makes several speaking ap- website. It’s a contemporary collection of ished in the midst of the suffering and inspiring though it may be, is behind us. pearances at schools and groups each interviews with patients and others who needy population, and a marked contrast So ho-hum, right? year, and as an employee at the National live and work there. to the competition for souls that flourished Nope, not in the case of the heroic Park Service bookstore, meets people who “The people who lived there, the history among Catholics, Protestants and Mor- Hawaii saint whose name is known well visit the peninsula daily. of the place, has so much to teach us,” said mons outside. outside the Catholic crowd, and whose Fred Woods, co-producer of the film and Woods characterizes it as “a tapestry of role in Hawaiian history is still celebrated Honolulu a BYU professor of religious understand- brotherhood” which continues. He tells of far beyond these small islands. Meanwhile, back in Honolulu, the an- ing. “It’s sacred turf. You feel the presence recent years, when the Mormons — who The peak of popular recognition for nual Damien Day observance on May 10 of God there,” said the professor, who were an estimated 10 percent of the pa- Father Damien de Veuster was in October — the liturgical feast marks the date of his spent the past few weeks in Hawaii doing tient population — rebuilt their chapel, 2009 when he was canonized by Pope arrival in Kalaupapa — will include songs research and speaking on the subject to and when the Congregationalists launched Benedict XVI at the Vatican with a few and lei-draping at the Damien statue at several groups. the restoration of the original Christian hundred Hawaii residents among the the State Capitol. Anyone is welcome to He was tracking island history of the church, Siloama. The volunteers were al- crowd of thousands in St. Peter’s Basilica join what is traditionally a small crowd of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ways a mixed interfaith workforce. and Square. The festivities continued with Catholic school students, religious and cler- on his first visit in 2003, and has continued “This is true Christianity,” said the events at Iolani Palace grounds and on all gy; details to follow in the Hawaii Catholic and expanded his research with a passion professor, demonstrated by their “finding islands. common ground to serve one another and The celebration will continue next in their pure, transparent relationship with month to honor the Belgian missionary our God.” who died in 1889 in Kalaupapa after 16 years of serving leprosy patients banished Kalaupapa to the remote Molokai peninsula. He con- Not very Christian of me to say, but tracted the disease and was among more the story of Kalaupapa is bigger than any than 8,000 people who died there during religion, too. A current event at the scene the 100-year quarantine that ended in this weekend is a meeting of Ka Ohana O 1969. Kalaupapa leaders. The group of patients, their family members and supporters was New York City founded a few years ago to help keep the In a May 11 ceremony in New York story of the place alive. City, a one-block segment of 33rd Street The group has taken exhibits of histori- will be designated “Father Damien Way” cal photographs from the isolated settle- in an event planned by officials from Bel- ment and given public presentations to gium and the New York archdiocese. The community groups location is near the Mid-Atlantic Regional and schools on Hansen’s Disease Center at Bellevue Hos- all islands except pital, where new patients with the disease The story of Niihau. Currently, are treated with medications that halt its Kalaupapa there’s an histori- disfiguring, disabling effects. cal exhibit at the Kalaupapa residents Clarence “Boogie” is bigger Office +of Hawai- Kahilihiwa and his wife Ivy will attend ian Affairs offices the New York celebration along with Fa- than any and at the Molokai ther Lane Akiona, pastor of St. Augustine Museum and Cul- Church in Honolulu and Father Bill Petrie, religion, too tural Center. pastor of St. Damien Church on Molokai, They are in the both members of the Congregation of the process of creat- Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, to which ing a museum to chronicle the movement Damien belonged. to save Hale Mohalu, the state’s former “Father Damien’s legacy of faith, com- patient care center in Pearl City. It will be passion and dedication for the most vul- open to visitors in the home of the late nerable among us is an inspiration to us Bernard Punikaia, a patient activist leader all. He was a priest and a healer, a com- among those arrested for resisting the munity leader and early human rights ac- state’s closure of the facility in 1983. tivist, and a catalyst for the current move- Valerie Monson of the Ohana said ment to eradicate neglected infectious “We’ve done research for more than 500 diseases,” said Nicolas Polet, in an email families” seeking information on ancestors as communications director of Flanders who died in Kalaupapa. “It’s one of the House, the diplomatic delegation from the most rewarding parts of our mission. It’s Belgian province where Damien was born. just exciting to be doing this type of living Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York preservation work.” is expected to participate along with The group is close to completing its the Minister-President of Flanders Geert last bureaucratic hurdle to build a monu- Bourgeois. Anyone who happens to be in ment near St. Philomena’s Church, which New York is free to come on down to join Damien completed. The memorial struc- in the May 11 event at 1:30 p.m. at the ture will list the names of the 8,000 peo- Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and ple forced into isolation. Information is on Mary on East 33rd Street near 1st Avenue. the Ka Ohana O Kalaupapa website. See flandershouse.org for details of events Many of those whose names were kept that weekend. in state Department of Health records “I think people want to hear from down through the years, lived lives of patients. We make Kalaupapa real,” said courage, dedication, suffering and ac- Kahilihiwa, who at 74 is one of the young- complishments that surely qualify them est of 17 former Hansen’s disease patients as heroes. Arguably, they were martyrs to who still make Kalaupapa home. “I used government fear of the disease and viola- to be shy about talking but not anymore,” tion of their human rights. APRIL 24, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 19 Msgr. Owen F. Campion FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Catechesis The Good Father Kenneth Doyle Shepherd QUESTION CORNER Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 he first reading this weekend is from Acts of Why so much focus on the Passion? the Apostles. Acts is fascinating. It reveals the priorities and beliefs of the first Chris- I have always wondered why we read the Passion Their intent is to enable others to tians. live longer if any viable organs can TThe setting is Jerusalem. A Christian community during Palm Sunday services. Palm Sunday is a be used or to provide the material has formed, very visibly and deliberately clustered day of rejoicing and jubilation, as we remem- for research that might prevent around Peter and the other Apostles. Prayer, total ber Jesus riding into Jerusalem amid throngs of disease in the future. Following any devotion to the Lord, great charity, and a sense of Q procedures, the remains are then unity characterize this community. cheering people. But then we read the passion of Christ, cremated. (Chadron, Nebraska) Also vital to the community is its solemn respon- which we also read again on Holy Thursday and, for a third The answer to your question is a sibility to make Jesus known far beyond the circle of time, on Good Friday. There is no mistaking the fact that A resounding “yes.” In fact, in Oc- believers. tober 2014, Pope Francis met with In this reading Peter preaches. He speaks for all historically these events unfolded with Jesus arriving tri- the Transplantation Committee for the other Apostles and indeed for the community umphantly into the city. We seem to be the only Christian the Council of Europe and called the itself. Peter obviously is the unchallenged leader of act of organ donation “a testimony the Christians. denomination to turn Palm Sunday into such a sad and of love for our neighbor.” Acts says that Peter was “filled with the Holy horrible day. (Louisville, Kentucky) That statement echoed the Cat- Spirit.” Peter was speaking in and with the power echism of the Catholic Church, and grace of God. He emphasizes that in healing a First, a correction. The narra- joy of Christ’s followers on the first which says in No. 2296 that “organ cripple, recalled earlier in Acts, he acted with the A tive of the passion is not read Palm Sunday was short-lived. The donation after death is a noble and healing ability of Jesus. on Holy Thursday; the readings at crowd in Jerusalem was swelled im- meritorious act and is to be encour- In his sermon, Peter insists that no salvation is Mass on that day focus on the Last mensely that day by Jews who had aged as an expression of generous possible without Jesus, because God gave Jesus to Supper — on Christ’s institution of gathered for the Passover celebra- solidarity.” the world as the Redeemer of humankind. the Eucharist and his washing the tion. Likewise, the catechism states The First Epistle of John is the next reading. feet of the apostles. The passion of Many in that assembly were un- in No. 2301 that “autopsies can be The three epistles attributed to John, actually Jesus is read twice in the Catholic aware that the savior of the world morally permitted for legal inquests in the tradition of John, all have an eloquence and liturgy: once on Palm Sunday, when was in their midst, and those follow- or scientific research.” In 1995, in depth that is most appealing. The passage offered in the account is taken from one of the ers who honored him with palms his encyclical “The Gospel of Life,” this reading in fact is rather brief, only two verses, synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark or were doubtless in the minority — as Pope John Paul II called organ dona- but it nonetheless is most expressive, reassuringly a Luke), and again on Good Friday, evidenced by his arrest just a few tion an example of “everyday hero- declaration of the theological fact that believers are when John’s Gospel is proclaimed. days later and the cries of the crowd ism.” nothing less than God’s beloved children. On Palm Sunday, the Catholic for crucifixion. The remains, after organ dona- The imagery is strong. No other human relation- liturgy is like an overture for all of For many Catholics, Palm Sunday tion or medical research, must be ship so directly and well conveys the notion of love, Holy Week: At the beginning of the is the only time they hear the Pas- treated with reverence and en- caring and life giving, than that of a parent and ceremony, palms are blessed and sion read, since the Good Friday tombed or buried. In my diocese, child. a short Gospel is read describing liturgy is often held during workday our diocesan cemetery donates This reading also says that those who are worthy Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Je- hours and the congregation is much gravesites and burial services for the of being God’s children one day will see God and rusalem riding on a donkey. During larger on Palm Sunday. interment of the cremated remains will be with God. the Mass, the Passion is read, often of those who donated their bodies May I donate my body to science? St. John’s Gospel supplies the last reading and it in three parts. to science. is a glorious revelation about the Lord Jesus. Every- The liturgy for Palm Sunday is I have been asked by several one at the time knew what herding sheep was all something of a hybrid, like an over- Q people who know that I am a Questions may be sent to Father Ken- about. Roman Palestine was by and large an agri- ture for all of Holy Week: It begins Catholic whether the church per- neth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@gmail. cultural nation in which sheep herding was a major in triumph, but quickly there looms mits people to donate their bodies com and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. industry. the shadow of the cross. In fact, the to a medical center after death. 12208. The image of sheep is important. Sheep are gentle animals, vegetarian and not at all aggres- sive. They also are quite vulnerable. Predators easily make sheep their prey. Aggressors hunt for them, particularly the weak, young and unhealthy. Unable Beatitudes because of their placid nature to fight for their lives, Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill. sheep very much need their shepherds. Good shep- herds care for the sheep, helping them to overcome Demonstrators rally out- side St. Anne’s Catholic the vulnerability created by their meekness and lack Church in Detroit to of cunning. protest the September Jesus, in this passage, compares us humans to the 2014 disappearance sheep. of 43 students from a teachers college in Reflection the southern Mexican In the Gospels, Jesus on several occasions, not state of Guerrero. The only in this reading, compares humans and sheep. students from Ayotzi- The likeness is a fact, but a fact that humans prefer napa Teacher Training to forget. We are vulnerable. We need the shepherd. College were apparently Jesus is the good shepherd. He lays down life itself arrested by local police for us. He wishes that none of us be lost. who handed them over He is the Good Shepherd. It is an image that has to a drug gang.

survived the cultural transition in much of the world CNS photo/Jim West from the agrarian to the technological. This weekend’s liturgy builds on this image, pre- senting it in this marvelous reading from the Fourth Gospel. When the superb literary technique of this Gospel is added to the process, the image is stun- ning and beckoning in its brilliance. So, its meaning is clear, because of the frankness of the Gospel. It is vital that believers, indeed all people, realize that humans are very much like sheep. In so many ways, humans are at risk. Our instincts do not al- ways serve us well. Sin threatens our eternal lives. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He supplies all that we lack. He defends us against peril. He leads us to safety. In Jesus alone is life, as Peter proclaimed. 20 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 24, 2015

Father Eugene Hemrick A Lenten lesson to practice throughout life n a recent trip out West, I once again became aware of one of St. John XXIII’s reasons for initiat- Oing the Second Vatican Council: to encourage the church to adjust to changing times. It’s no exaggeration to say that much of today’s life is shifting dramatically and calling Spiritualife for drastic changes. When I was in California, residents there were talking about passing Pope John Paul II during a 1986 interfaith prayer gathering in the Italian town of Assisi. (CNS file photo/KNA) laws and taking other measures to preserve water, since the state finds itself going through a historic drought. Father Ron After my visit to California, I traveled to Portland, Oregon. At the airport, I rode its Rolheiser light rail into the city, and while in the city, I noticed its vast transformation over the de- cades. In both experiences, the common denomi- Principles for interfaith dialogue nators seemed to be conservation, sacrifice and austerity. e live inside a world and inside religions important than achieving a personal In the case of water consumption in Cali- relationship, ideally of intimacy, fornia, the public was asked to cut down on that are too given to disrespect and violence. with God. What God wants most watering their lawns, among other measures. Virtually every newscast today documents deeply from us, irrespective of our Hotels and institutions were asked to curtail religion, is not a religious practice excessive use of water, and recycling water the prevalence of disrespect and violence but a personal relationship that was highly encouraged everywhere. Because Wdone in the name of religion, disrespect done for the sake transforms our lives so as to radiate of the drought, a plant to remove salt from ocean water is under construction near San of God (strange as that expression may seem). Invariably God’s goodness, truth and beauty more clearly. Diego. those acting in this way see their actions as sacral, justi- 10. Within our lives and within In Portland, people had to endure streets fied by sacred cause. our relationship to other religions, being torn up and trains invading their neigh- respect, graciousness and charity borhoods in order to have fewer cars on the And if history is to be believed, ney. Moreover, as various religions must trump all other considerations. road to reduce pollution. They also had to it has always been so. No religion, (and denominations and sectarian This does not mean that all reli- endure losing some of Christianity no less than any other, groups within those religions) we gions are equal and that faith can city’s antiquity because has been innocent. Every one of the need to feel secure enough within be reduced to its lowest common People had to of the rail. great religions of the world has been, our own “home” so as to acknowl- denominator, but it does mean that In both cases, there at various times, both persecuted and edge the truth and beauty that is what lies deepest inside of every sin- endure streets was resistance. Some persecutor. So this begs the question: expressed in other “homes.” We cere faith are these fundamentals: people in California What are some fundamental prin- need to accept (and, I suggest, be being torn respect, graciousness and charity. complained about the ciples we are asked to live out appo- pleased) that there are other lives Throughout history, great think- farmers’ use of water. site our relationship to other faiths, within which the faith is written in a up and trains ers have grappled with the problem They were told farm- irrespective our particular faith? different language. ers need water so they of the one and the many. And, What’s best in each of our tradi- 5. Diversity within religions is a invading their can produce food that consciously or unconsciously, all of tions would suggest these 10 prin- richness willed by God. God does people can eat. us also struggle with that tension ciples: not just wish our unity; God also neighborhoods In Portland, there between the one and the many, 1. All that is good, true and beau- blesses our diversity which helps was resistance from the relationship between unity and tiful comes from one and the same reveal the stunning over-abundance in order to wealthy homeown- diversity; but perhaps this not so author, God. Nothing that is true, within God. Religious diversity is have fewer ers who didn’t want irrespective of its particular religious the cause of much tension, but that much a problem as it is a richness a streetcar from Lake or secular cloak, may be seen as op- diversity and the struggle to over- that reflects the over-abundance cars Oswego to Portland go- posed to true faith and religion. come it will contribute strongly to of God and our human struggle to ing through their neigh- 2. God wills the salvation of all the richness of our eventual unity. grasp that over-abundance. Perhaps borhood. Even in Washington, D.C., where people, equally, without discrimi- 6. God is “scattered” in world reli- the issue of religious diversity might streetcars are being reintroduced to the city, nation. God has no favorites. All gions. Anything that is positive with- be described in this way: some people complain that the wires overhead people have access to God and to in a religion expresses something of Different peoples, one earth destroy the look of the neighborhood. God’s Spirit, and the whole of hu- God and contributes to divine revela- Different beliefs, one God It is no exaggeration to say that any politi- mankind has never lacked for divine tion. Hence, seen from this aspect, Different languages, one heart cian running on a platform of conservation, providence. Moreover each religion the various religions of the world all Different failings, one law of sacrifice and austerity would have little chance is to reject nothing that is true and help to make God known. gravity of winning. And yet if droughts continue, if air holy in other religions. 7. Each person must account for Different energies, one Spirit pollution increases, if global warming contin- 3. No one religion or denomina- his or her faith on the basis of his Different scriptures, one Word ues and the fish in our oceans become scarce tion has the full and whole truth. or her own conscience. Each of us Different forms of worship, one or disappear, Mother Nature just might create God is both infinite and ineffable. must take responsibility for our own desire its own age of austerity. For this reason, by definition, God faith and salvation. Different histories, one destiny During Lent, we were reminded to do with cannot be captured adequately in 8. Intentionally all the great world Different disciplines, one aim less in order to better appreciate God’s bless- human concepts and human lan- religions interpenetrate each other Different approaches, one road ings. Austerity is one of life’s golden rules! guage. Thus, while our knowledge (and, for a Christian, that means that Different faiths — one Mother, We can appreciate this lesson beyond Lent. of God may be true, it is always only they interpenetrate the mystery of one Father, one earth, one sky, one Perhaps austerity can be used as a means to ef- partial. God can be truly known, but Christ). A genuine faith knows that beginning, one end. fectively cope with change, to create a brighter God cannot be adequately thought. God is solicitous for everyone and future, if we practice it throughout life and 4. All faiths and all religions are that God’s spirit blows freely and Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, learn to take better care of our resources. journeying toward the fullness of therefore it strives to relate itself to teacher and award-winning author, is truth. No one religion or denomina- the intentionality of other religions president of the Oblate School of Theol- tion may consider its truth com- and to other denominations and sec- ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be plete, something to permanently tarian groups within its own religion. contacted through his website www. rest within; rather it must see it as 9. A simple external, historical ronrolheiser.com. Now on Facebook a starting point from which to jour- connection to any religion is less www.facebook.com/ronrolheiser. w APRIL 24, 2015 • HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD FEATURES 21 Kathleen T. Choi Myfaith IN LITTLE WAYS Father Oliver Ortega, Prayers from diocesan priest the porch VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING didn’t observe Good Friday at my own parish this year. I had to attend a fu- A diocesan neral, and another church was closer. I was a few minutes late, and the monk Ichurch was packed. People sat or stood by all the entrances. A hospitality min- missionary ister brought a folding chair and settled me on the porch near the main door. Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP me St. Therese of Lisieux. I read her autobiographical I wanted to explain that I’m usually early, and Hawaii Catholic Herald “Story of a Soul” four times. I realized that her convent my tardiness wasn’t my fault. I wasn’t like the other life experiences paralleled my own in the seminary. She latecomers. Then I realized I sounded just like the ne of the stories I treasure in my heart takes influenced me a lot. Pharisee in Luke 18:11, who thanked God that he place when St. Therese of Lisieux was praying I have always thought that a priest should be like a was better than other worshipers. Now I felt the re- in chapel. She shares in her autobiography diocesan monk missionary — prayer-filled and open to pentance proper to the day. that once there was a co-nun who was mak- go wherever God calls. In my life I realize that when- An old woman with a cane arrived, and I gave Oing strange noises in the pew behind her. St. Therese ever I make a turn, whether it be left or right, God turns her my seat. The hospitality minister arrived with thought, “If I turn my back and speak to, or yell at her with me. Even if he thinks, “Oliver, you should go left,” another chair, which I gave it to a mother with a to confront this annoyance in my heart, then I would and I make a right, he goes with me. He doesn’t say, wiggling toddler. Standing on the stone porch for be just giving in to myself. Rather, I should be offering “Okay, I said left and you went right, so I am going to two hours seemed an appropriate penance for my her up to God as one of the instruments in an orchestra leave you to yourself.” That does not happen. Wherever judgmental thoughts. making a beautiful symphony of the strange noises.” I am sent, it is an opportunity to grow with God. Wher- It was difficult at first to concentrate on the ser- Hers is a simple way to trod the path to holiness. ever I am right now is where holiness is being offered vice. The crowd was quiet, and I entered the minor seminary after sixth grade when and given to me. It is simply up for me to accept it, the church has a decent sound I was 12 years of age. The first few weeks were tough. grow through and be perfected in it. I was happily system. However, there were no I remember my father visiting me one Sunday early on. Malia Puka O Kalani is not a very busy parish. It is service sheets left, and I couldn’t He said, “Oliver, if you want to go home, I can bring you a small, kind community. I am very happy here. Unlike reminded that always visualize what the folks home now.” I replied, “No Daddy, I will try.” Perhaps my time in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles where I split inside were up to. Street noises he saw in my face that I might have cried the evening 11 Sunday Masses, with the additional abundance of the Catholic distracted me, as did the steady before. But after a couple of months, I did not want to quinceaneras and weddings each weekend, with one stream of later arrivals. go home anymore. I was being trained for a missionary other priest, now I have a lot of time again to pray and Church is the During the readings, I imag- priestly life. be still. It is important to slow down from our spinning, most diverse ined myself in the crowds who College seminary followed minor seminary. After because when we spin too fast, we miss out on a lot of came to see Jesus. The ones in graduation, I went to work in the outside world. I was things, even in seeing the grace of the day. institution on the back, like me, would not employed with United Airlines for five years. Then God have been able to hear or see hounded me back. When I returned to the seminary I Father Oliver Ortega is from the Diocese of Malolos, Philip- the planet. everything. They had to pick up said, “Lord, I don’t want to be a half-baked, half-cooked pines. He has been pastor of Malia Puka O Kalani in Hilo a cues from those in front, just as priest thinking that I can do this on my own. I really little over a year. The eldest of four, he is 11 years ordained. I was doing. The people behind me followed my ex- need you to send me someone to help me become a Before coming to the United States he also served as a semi- ample. It reminded me of the way the Gospel spread better and holier priest.” It was at that time that he sent nary formator, spiritual director and theology professor. over time and space: “Christ is risen. Pass it on.” I thought about Jesus driving the moneychangers out of the temple. Non-Jews were restricted to the temple’s porch. However, the sounds of commerce Carolyn Y. made it hard for them to focus on prayer. Not ex- Woo actly a warm welcome for potential converts. I won- OUR GLOBAL FAMILY dered what noises we Christians make that might keep potential converts away. I wasn’t the only person over 65 standing up, while some teens and youngsters had chairs. I asked God to forgive my youthful thoughtlessness as Love and mercy for those who need it most well as the times I’m still oblivious to the suffering he first time I read the phrase “O happy fault” in beloved servant who had cared for around me. I reminded myself I was supposed to be the family for over 30 years. offering up this discomfort, not grumbling about it. the special Easter proclamation, or Exsultet, I pon- For those like my father, who I couldn’t hear the Prayers of the People clearly, so dered about God’s love for his people — from the think that God has given up on them I substituted my own. I prayed for all the world’s out- for their transgressions, they can find siders. I noticed that the porch crowd was generally start of creation, through infidelities, rejections, solace in the lives of the faithful such a little shabbier than the people in the pews. How Tdestruction. God persisted in his love for us. That love is as Trappist Father Thomas Merton, welcome are the poor in our churches? How much practical help do we offer them? more powerful than anything, including our sinfulness. Dorothy Day or Father Henri Nouw- en. Each came to know and love God Many around me spoke a different language to He will reach us one way or the school away from home, he became deeply, all the more because of their each other. What are we Catholics doing to accom- modate those who don’t speak English easily? I also other. In our deepest sinfulness, a Catholic. I doubt if the catechesis failings. Respectively, one had a child he hovers even closer, sending his and the environment could really noted several worshipers in uniforms who came late out of wedlock, the other an abortion son in the flesh to bring us back. If have fostered a deep faith in him. and left early. Probably they only got an hour off, yet and the last had pride. Adam’s fall made necessary God’s While my father did not practice no evening service was scheduled for working people. To remind us that mercy is the ultimate sacrifice of love, well, we the faith, he made sure all of his At my home parish, I think of my fellow worship- can say, “O happy fault.” children received the sacraments Gospel message, Pope Francis has ers by name, not race, ethnicity or economic status. While we may never be worthy and were enrolled in Catholic proclaimed a Holy Year of Mercy, Praying with these strangers, though, I was happily of God’s love, it’s also true that we schools. Each Sunday, he would from Dec. 8, 2015, until Nov. 20, reminded that the Roman Catholic Church is the can never be unworthy of it. This drive us to Mass, but he never went 2016. He calls us to do this by most diverse institution on the planet. is the point of the cross on which inside the church. The only time “welcoming the repentant prodigal I’m also proud that my porch gang sang along Christ suffered for everyone, in fact, I asked why he stayed away, he son; healing the wounds of sin with with the hymns. We stood and even knelt at the ap- for the worst of everyone. We need mentioned that his past decisions courage and determination; rolling propriate times. No one seemed embarrassed by the not keep our distance from God and life choices would not be in line up our sleeves and not standing by passing cars. I hope we were a witness to the drivers because of our imperfections and with the Catholic Church. and watching passively the suffering and pedestrians. failures. Christ comes for the lost: He did not try to justify his ac- of the world.” I had a lot to think about when I finally headed the lost coin, lost sheep, lost son, for tions. He assumed that God would I cheer for this if it brings one home. I concluded it was not a penance but a privi- the adulterous woman. not approve of a person like him. person such as my father back to the lege to pray this year from the porch. I wish my father had compre- The last five years of his life were joy of God’s boundless love. hended this. Born about a hundred difficult, and he had regrets. On Kathleen welcomes comments. Send them to Kathleen years ago in China and educated as my father’s last ambulance ride, he Woo is president and CEO of Catholic Choi, 1706 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo 96720, or email: a young boy in a Catholic boarding expressed his remorse to Gaga, a Relief Services. [email protected]. 22 FEATURES HAWAII CATHOLIC HERALD • APRIL 24, 2015 Saints Fidelis of Sigmar- Diversions ingen 1577 - 1622 April 24 5) Music Born in Sigmaringen (Germany), Hawaii Catholic Which Catholic musician wrote the popu- Mark Roy studied philosophy and law at the Univer- lar contemporary worship song, “Your sity of Freiburg in Breisgau. After tutoring young aris- Grace is Enough?” tocrats and traveling to Europe with them, he began Harold’s Quiz a) Matt Maher practicing law in Alsace, where he quickly became b) John Michael Talbot “the poor person’s lawyer.” But, disillusioned over Hola, Heraldites! The end of April is b) Nahum c) Jesse Manibusan other lawyers’ behavior, he gave up the law to follow drawing near, and we’ll soon be enter- c) Micah d) Tom Booth a vocation in religious life. As an ordained Capuchin ing a new month. Time flies when you’re d) Jehoshaphat 6) Church in Hawaii named Fidelis, he was renowned for his holiness, celebrating the awesome season of Easter! 3) Devotions preaching and leadership. He was superior at several Here’s my latest quiz for your taking. Which of the following events happened houses before being invited to eastern Switzerland Fill in the blank from the “Hail Holy Queen” while Bishop James J. Sweeney served as to call Protestants back to Catholicism. This mission, 1) Saints prayer: “O clement, O loving, O ______the first bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu? complicated by the politics of the time and hatred of Which Italian saint, whose feast day is May Virgin Mary. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God ... “ a) Bombing of Pearl Harbor the Catholic Habsburgs, became increasingly dan- 1, is a patron for patients who are suffering b) The Second Vatican Council gerous and led to his murder by opponents. He was from cancer? a) Pure b) Faithful c) Opening of St. Stephen Seminary canonized in 1746. © CNS a) St. Francis of Assisi c) Sweet d) All of the above b) St. Peregrine Laziosi d) Gracious c) St. Ambrose 7) Calendar Ordinary time d) St. John of Capistrano 4) Religious orders True or false: The liturgical season of Easter True or false: St. Therese of Lisieux and her concludes on the Feast of the Ascension. 2) Scripture sisters Marie, Pauline and Celine were Car- a) True Which of the following is NOT the name of melite nuns. b) False one of the books in the Bible? a) True a) Baruch b) False Answers: 1) b, 2) d, 3) c, 4) a, 5) a, 6) d, 7) b

“Thousands of fish begging to be caught and we only bright two worms.” Scripture search PAT KASTEN Gospel for April 26, 2015 Catholic crossword John 10:11-18 Following is a word search based on the Gospel ACROSS 27 Textile fabric 53 Condition of Peter’s mother- 1 Joseph had a 31 Sacred song reading for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle B: in-law multi-colored 34 Walkways the story of a shepherd and his many sheep. The 55 Like much lore words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. one 35 Alphabet string 5 Agreements 36 ___ of Christian 56 Silly Initiation 58 Avid about GOOD LAYS DOWN THE SHEEP 10 First murder victim 37 Catholic actor of 59 Size of type HIRED A WOLF COMING 14 Ready, willing “The Wizard of 60 Send out for LEAVES RUNS AWAY SCATTERS and ___ Oz” fame pizza 38 Southeast Asian KNOW ME THE FATHER OTHER 15 Heron 61 Trac II successor 16 Nautilus captain cuisine 62 Part of BPOE FOLD I MUST IN ORDER 17 Jaworski of 39 Lyric poem 63 Certain TAKE IT UP AGAIN NO ONE Watergate fame 40 Do’s partner woodwinds TAKES IT FROM ME POWER 18 Battery terminal 41 Businesses 64 Discharge of a 19 404, to Nero 42 Private feud firearm 20 Recondite 44 Eve beginner MORE FLOCKS 22 Stay attached 45 Draft picks DOWN 24 To happen to 46 Places of contest L W K T H E F A T H E R 1 A scout for Moses 25 Medley 50 Hebrew liturgical 2 Corpulent Y A W A S N U R L K E E 26 Small island prayer 3 At a distance N S Y E L L A G E W R D Answer to previous puzzle 4 Feeler 5 Heavenly fencing 23 “None of us lives 33 “A dillar, a neither sow A C C S G N I M O C J R material? to himself, and dollar, ___ nor reap…” (Lk none of us ___ o’clock scholar” 6 Hindu goddess 12:24) N A E O D E M P T O J O to himself.” (Rom of fire 34 Trousers 47 A non-coveting 14:7) T T M H E O U F S E D N 7 Gator 37 St. Armand is commandment 25 Hall’s musical his/her patron 8 Spread out for 48 Jetson canine I T W C R T W E U S L I partner 38 AKA Galilee (Jn 49 Weaned pig drying 27 Island in Acts S E O F I H P N M E O D 6:1) 50 One of the 9 Furtive 27–28 40 Editor’s 10 Symbol of hope 28 OT historical theological E R N E H E O O I V F M comment virtues 11 Medieval English book 41 Symbol of the K S K A S R U O A A D P monk 29 Father of Cain Holy Spirit 51 Seed covering A A W O L F H N J E G X 12 Arabian VIP 30 Diocese of 43 Catholic 52 Deficiency 13 One of the Honolulu university in 53 Destiny T H E S H E E P K L N A theological necklaces Texas 54 City west of © 2015 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com virtues 31 OT wisdom book 44 “Consider Tulsa 21 Shem’s eldest son 32 Team the ___: they 57 Not, to a Scot Hope • Confidence • Expectation NEWS Hawaii Catholic Herald Defending new for the contract clauses young adult FRI SAN FRANCISCO – The San Catholic 4/24/2015 23 Francisco Archdiocese said the full-page advertisement in the Mana'olana San Francisco Chronicle April 16 urging Pope Francis to oust San The kid Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone over morality from Jesuit clauses and other policies “is a Continued from page 24 misrepresentation of Catholic lina, April 16-19 because he teaching.” wanted to give back to the The ad also is “a misrep- tournament that was good to resentation of the nature of him when he turned pro. the teacher contract, and a That loyalty is not surpris- misrepresentation of the spirit of ing for those who see Spieth the archbishop,” the archdiocese on the national stage. They said in a statement released the say he is the same young man day before the ad’s publication. with the same value system “The greatest misrepresentation that he had embraced at Dal- of all is that the signers presume las Catholic schools, including to speak for the Catholic com- Ryan Reynolds, Helen his elementary school, St. munity of San Francisco. They Mirren and Daniel Bruhl Monica Catholic School. do not.” star in a scene from the “Jordan was always re- Signed by more than 100 movie “Woman in Gold.” spectful to staff and students local Catholics, the ad is in the alike,” said Colette Corbin of CNS photo/Weinstein form of an open letter to Pope the school’s Student Services Francis, asking him to replace Department. “He was one Archbishop Cordileone with Movie review | Woman in Gold of those kids that would just “a leader true to our values stay and help clean up in the and your namesake.” The letter cafeteria if he saw that I was claims the archbishop has short on students helping. “fostered an atmosphere of The last prisoners of World War II He was considerate of others’ division and intolerance,” saying feelings and tried to include By Joseph McAleer however, prompts Maria to behind to face humiliation, they find an ally in Hubertus he “coerces educators and staff other students that might Catholic News Service resurrect long-buried issues torture, and, ultimately, death Czernin (Daniel Bruhl), a of our Catholic high schools to otherwise not be part of a from her past. in concentration camps. nosy investigative reporter. group.” accept a morality code which NEW YORK — The so-called Maria’s well-to-do Jewish Flash forward, and Maria Given that it offers a And Jesuit’s Earsing said violates individual consciences “last prisoners of World War family had commissioned decides it’s time for a reunion valuable history lesson about Spieth will be an inspiration as well as California labor laws.” II” await justice and release several paintings from Klimt, with the image of her aunt — wartime atrocities, man’s for students, parents and It is referring to proposed in “Woman in Gold” (Wein- including his 1907 master- and for equity to be served. inhumanity to man and the teachers in Dallas Catholic stein). new clauses to contracts for piece, “Portrait of Adele Bloch- Trouble is the paintings she nature of justice, “Woman in schools. teachers in archdiocesan Catholic The elegant lady of the Bauer I.” This study of Maria’s seeks to reclaim are hanging Gold” can be recommended “I think it’s a hope of high schools to further clarify title and three other captives aunt — the first of two Klimt in a Vienna museum, and the for mature teens, despite the everybody who works in that Catholic schools “exist to af- profiled in director Simon would create — was a product Austrian government insists elements listed below. Catholic education that you firm and proclaim the Gospel of Curtis’ film aren’t, in fact, of the artist’s “golden phase,” they were legally obtained. The film contains scenes of see somebody who is achiev- Jesus Christ as held and taught human beings but exquisite during which he employed not Undeterred, Maria enlists wartime violence and a few ing at such a high level, who by his Catholic Church.” (Catholic paintings by the Austrian art- only paint, but silver and gold the aid of a local attorney, instances each of profane and is also a wonderful model for News Service) ist Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) leaf as well. Randy Schoenberg (Ryan crude language. The Catholic our students,” Earsing said. that were stolen from their Together with other pos- Reynolds). Randy is young News Service classification “Jordan is just the common Modern-day rightful owners by the Nazis. sessions, the portrait was con- and green, but shares Maria’s is A-II — adults and adoles- man who achieves greatness evangelization The fascinating story of the fiscated by Hitler’s minions Austrian roots. In fact, his cents. The Motion Picture through the blessings and tal- struggle for their restitution as part of their persecution of grandfather was the famed Association of America rating ent God has given him to the WASHINGTON – Laypeople provides the basis for Curtis’ is PG-13 — parents strongly maximum.” are meant to be “out on the front Austria’s Jews. In flashbacks, composer Arnold Schoenberg intriguing dramatization. we watch as the young Maria (1874-1951). cautioned. Some material lines” of using media in the new Gonzales is a staffer writer for The In 1998, Vienna-bred Ma- (Tatiana Maslany) and her The odds are stacked may be inappropriate for evangelization, said a speaker Texas Catholic, newspaper of the ria Altmann (Helen Mirren) is husband, Fritz (Max Irons), against this very odd couple, children under 13. at an April 13 panel discussion Diocese of Dallas. Texas Catholic living quietly in Los Ange- manage to escape to America, who travel to Vienna to meet at The Catholic University of McAleer is a guest reviewer for staff writer Cathy Harasta con- les. The death of her sister, leaving family and friends with the authorities. There Catholic News Service. tributed to this report. America in Washington. The panel consisted of leaders in Catholic broadcasting and communications and was held in Christina honor of the 75th anniversary of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s first Capecchi televised service on Easter of TWENTY SOMETHING 1940. It was part of a weeklong celebration of the legacy of the 20th-century Catholic The American accumulation problem evangelist. Following a short video on Carly Poppalardo had And then there is the strange Hence, the statement business. Armed with bins, the life of Archbishop Sheen, blisters on her feet when she reality that Americans pay to on her Twitter profile: “I shelving and a label maker, the panel discussed how his drove home from an eight- store the things we cannot fit organize your life so you can there’s no basement she can’t example can be used in current hour session of professional in our homes, driving demand live it.” conquer. She jokes about efforts to spread the Gospel organizing last Thursday, for more than 78 square miles Carly makes a point to spotting the National Geo- through broadcast and social threw a bag of Trader Joe’s of rentable self-storage — keep her own life in order, graphics — that recurring media. (CNS) pre-cut veggies and simmer more than three times the which is why you’ll find strip of canary yellow — and sauce on the stove, flipped size of Manhattan. her at the 10:30 Mass at St. her 50 percent success rate Pope has Cuba on “The Real Housewives of The burden of sorting the Agnes in Arlington, Va., in of persuading the owner to on his mind Beverly Hills” and sank into stuff under our roofs increas- her family’s standard spot — recycle them. the couch. ingly has become the work of right side, toward the back Nearly all her clients hug VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis “I was high on adrena- a professional, an outsourcing — for a weekly “re-ground- her when she leaves, describ- has considered the possibility line,” Carly said, “but I was so of the most personal nature ing and regrouping.” ing the weight lifted off their of visiting Cuba in September tired I could barely move.” with a humbling implication: It was her trust in God shoulders. It’s amazing how – before or after his trip to the When she arrived at the Help me manage my life. that emboldened her to take the sight of a bare counter Carly Poppalardo United States – but discussions client’s three-story house at Until the expert arrives, the the leap into self-employ- can fill your lungs and clear 9 o’clock that morning, the truth is we often don’t even ment at 23, turning down a with Cuban authorities are so your mind. preliminary that the idea cannot situation hadn’t looked par- know what we have. Carly job offer from a PR firm that bulk items from Costco, a In this season of spring be considered more than a hy- ticularly dire. But she and the once uncovered 27 spatulas once would’ve sounded like drawer stuffed with expired cleaning, of open windows pothesis, Jesuit Father Federico mother of three, a Southern in one home and, in another, her dream job but felt more coupons, a give pile of clothes and Alleluias, of the pontiff Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, woman with an affinity for seven jars of saffron. like a trap. “I was miserable with tags. who preaches simple living, said in a statement April 17. matching dresses, managed “Clients tell me I’m kind of in the corporate world. The “It’s a rabbit hole,” Carly now is the time to de-clutter Although the Vatican has not to fill two truck beds and an like a therapist,” Carly said. system didn’t make sense said. “People are looking to — time to travel light, to give announced a full itinerary for the SUV: four car seats, five boun- “As we’re getting rid of stuff, to me: The interns were fill other needs when they buy freely, to be empty handed pope’s trip to the United States, cy chairs and enough toys to we’re talking about why it ac- working 7 to 7 because they things, especially when they and open hearted. it has confirmed appointments stock a preschool room. cumulated in the first place.” wanted to move up to be an overbuy. Once they develop in Washington, New York and One of the ironies of our The 27-year-old Catho- assistant account executive Christina Capecchi is a freelance that awareness, there’s a men- Philadelphia Sept. 23-27. (CNS) age of excess is how the lic has no doubt there are to work even longer hours.” writer from Inver Grove Heights, littlest among us come with spiritual r amifications to her tal shift and they can focus on Since then Carly has Minn., and the editor of Sister- such outsized equipment. work: a garage loaded with the more important stuff.” successfully built up her Story.org. Hope • ConfidenCe • expeCtation Hawaii Catholic Herald

for the young adult FRI Mana'olana CatholiC 4/24/2015 24 U.S. golfer Jordan Spieth Quote hits off the sixth tee April 12 during the final round of play “Dear young during the Masters golf tour- friends, never be nament at Augusta National afraid to go out Golf Course in Georgia. Spieth, 21, who attended St. Monica’s from yourselves Catholic School in Dallas and and begin the jour- graduated in 2011 from Jesuit ney. The Gospel is College Prep in Dallas, won the message which the major golf tournament. brings freedom to Jesuit golfer Cameron our lives; it trans- Suhy said the team members forms them and were constantly checking makes them all the their phones to get the latest on Spieth, who only four | more beautiful.” years ago was in their shoes Pope Francis, in his message for playing golf for Jesuit. the 2015 World Day of Prayer for “It was pretty nerve- Vocations released April 14 by the wracking the whole week just Vatican. All children of God are watching him having to sit on called to leave behind the land they the lead but when he finally know and trust completely in God to pulled it out, it definitely gave show them the way to a whole new our team a lot of confidence,” world, the pope wrote. (Catholic Suhy said. “We saw that a New Service) That kid kid from Jesuit could win on in tHe neWS golf’s biggest stage.” During his time at Jesuit, Taking care of Spieth led the team to three Class 5A state titles in the earth, humanity University Interscholastic VATICAN CITY – With the par- from Jesuit League. ticipation of U.N. Secretary-Gen- Jesuit golf coach Cathy eral Ban Ki-moon, the Pontifical Marino, herself a 10-year vet- Academy of Sciences is hosting a Masters champion, product eran of the LPGA, said while summit, “Protect the Earth, Dignify Spieth definitely stood out on Humanity,” at the Vatican April 28. of Dallas Catholic prep school, the golf course, he was just a The focus of the workshop normal teenager. will be the moral dimensions of “When he was on the climate change and sustainable keeps it all humble team, he was one of the development. guys,” Marino said. “He was Pope Francis has announced he CNS photo/Mark Blinch, Reuters a regular high school kid is preparing an encyclical letter on a lot of the time and I was the environment and said it should By Seth Gonzales cially his younger sister, Ellie, balance in everything we do record. He also logged the glad to see that. I think that’s be published this summer. Catholic News Service who is autistic. and I think Jordan and his best scores after 36 and 54 important especially once you Cardinal Peter Turkson, presi- “He is just very genuine,” family are a really good exam- holes. And if that were not turn pro and it becomes a DALLAS — Even after becom- dent of the Pontifical Council for said Steve Koch, athletic di- ple of that balance,” Earsing enough, he is only the fifth business.” Justice and Peace, who helped with ing the toast of the sports For Spieth, the Masters rector at Jesuit College Prepa- told The Texas Catholic, news- player in tournament history the early drafts of the letter, said world, golfer Jordan Spi- win brought him a paycheck ratory School in Dallas, which paper of the Diocese of Dallas. to lead from start to finish. He in March that the pope’s interest in eth, a 21-year-old Dallas of $1.8 million. He already climate change and ecology “is not Jesuit graduate, remained claims Spieth as a graduate “When we talk about balance, finished 18-under par, 270. has an endorsement deal some narrow agenda for the green- humble and down-to-earth of its class of 2011. “He says we talk about love. We talk Spieth is now ranked as with Under Armour and there ing of the church or the world. It as he worked the crowds at what he believes. He believes about how much he loves his the second-best golfer in the is talk that other lucrative is a vision of care and protection Augusta, handled the media, in supporting others, taking sister, someone he loves and world behind Rory McIlroy, endorsement deals are in the that embraces the human person and bantered with morning care of others before he takes who has kept him grounded. and is watching his already works. and the human environment in all and late night talk show hosts care of himself.” We talk about how important rising status accelerate signifi- He was on various morn- possible dimensions.” after his historic win. Michael Earsing, the presi- life is to all of us as Catholics. cantly. ing shows and late night That’s no surprise to those dent of the Jesuit school, said What a wonderful thing.” Spieth’s win at the Masters shows April 13 and April 14. SaintS UndeR 40 who know the new Masters that the foundation of family, At the Masters, Spieth has inspired the Dallas Jesuit Unlike other Masters cham- champion, who set course balance and caring for others became the second-youngest community, but perhaps none pions who take the week off Destined to serve records at Augusta, Georgia, has no doubt created a dif- player to win and was the more so than the school’s golf following the tournament, Jesuit priest and missionary from April 9-12 on his way ferent perspective for Spieth, first to reach 19 under par team, which was preparing Spieth said that he would Gabriel Lalemant was born into a to the coveted prize and the one that will serve him well in the tournament. His 28 for a regional tournament play the RBC Heritage in well-to-do family in Paris, but his iconic green blazer. They say after winning the Masters. birdies in the four rounds at during the Masters tourna- Hilton Head, South Caro- faith journey he has kept family first, espe- “We talk about Ignatian the Masters is a tournament ment. Continued on page 23 delivered him to Canada where his martyrdom LiSa’S CateCHiSM CoRneR MaKana’S HeLpfUL HintS would occur Church teaching explained to you Exciting ways to enhance young adult ministry at just 38 years old in a town named for his order’s What happens in Baptism? 50/40 = infinity founder. YOUCAT*: In Baptism we become members of the Body of Christ, sisters Ever have an experience that lasted only a few seconds, but felt like an Lalemant entered the novitiate and brothers of our Redeemer, and children of God. We are freed from eternity? Situations that push us to our emotional limits (high or low) have that at age 20; a couple years after sin, snatched from death, and destined from then on for a life in the joy effect. that, he committed himself to of the redeemed. [CCC 1262-1274, 1279-1280] For example, if I were to ask you what feels longer, Lent or Easter, most might foreign missions through his reli- respond with Lent. However, if we use the 40 Lenten days properly, then the April 15 was Tax Day. Had a baby? Got married? Bought a new house? gious vows. In 1646 he arrived in 50 days of the Easter season (Easter to Pentecost) would most likely be your Moved for a new job? These are just a few life-changing events that can Canada and, after spending more response. Why? Hard work and sacrifice make the celebration infinitely better. impact our taxes. But for Catholics, these are not the only kind of changes than two years in Quebec, ended In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus explains to the quarreling Jews that we must we experience in our lifetime. God consistently changes us every time we up at a mission near Saint-Ignace. eat his flesh and drink his blood to have eternal life. Jesus is the debt paid for In 1649 the mission was celebrate the sacraments. sin, the bread from heaven, and the way to it. overrun by a war party of Iroquois Through Baptism, our sins are forgiven and we are born into a new life My tip today is this, though the struggle here on earth may feel like a 1,000 Indians. Though Lalemant and his with Christ. Through Baptism, God’s grace is conferred upon us enabling us years, if we put our focus on heaven (through celebrating Easter, Eucharist, colleague, Jean de Brebeuf, were to be faithful, hopeful and loving. Baptism is our initiation into the church. prayer, good works, etc.), all the physical, emotional and spiritual pain of this urged to leave, they remained in “We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, world disappears in death. place. The Iroquois then captured just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too If we look at Lent as life on earth and Easter as life in heaven, then it is clear. the two men and tortured each might live in newness of life.” (Romans 6:4) Put the “50 days” over the “40 days” and you come out with “infinity” every extensively before killing them. *Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church time. (www.biographi.ca) Lisa Gomes is the director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.