ATHOLIC IMES Official Newspaper of Tthe Diocese of Springfield in C ct.dio.org Vol. 120 No. 10 May 15, 2016

This issue was mailed on May 11, 2016

Diocese honors educators and catechists

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Bishops urge lawmakers to oppose tax-payer funded abortions

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Women of Distinction sought

Page 15 Index Bishop’s column ––––––– page 2 News Roundup –––––––– page 3 Comment & Dialogue – pages 4-5 Word & Worship ––––––– page 6 Next Generation ––––––– page 7 Diocesan Life –––––– pages 8-16 Datebook ––––––––––– page 16

Thinkstock Arts & Entertainment –––– page 17 Catholic Times honors religious jubilarians throughout the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. Religious sisters and brothers, and ordained World/National –––– pages 30-31 priests from religious orders within the diocese are celebrating their 25, 50, 60, 70 (and further) jubilees this year. Pray for them as you Classifieds ––––––––––– page 31 read about their ministries on pages 18-29. PAGE 2 MAy 15, 2016 CATHOLIC TIMES Bathrooms now legislated? Who knew? My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, have access to the restroom and locker Once again common sense has been room facilities of the gender they identify turned on its head in our culture, this with emotionally, not the biological gen- time by transgender activists agitating der that they were born with. for people to be able to use the bathroom Earlier this month, a group of Illinois that they feel corresponds emotionally to students and parents sued the Obama their self-identified gender rather than administration over its stance on trans- the anatomical gender of their biological gender students’ access to school bath- sex. The issue has emerged prominently rooms and locker rooms, arguing that the in recent national and local news. U.S. Department of Education is illegally In North Carolina, in response to an forcing local authorities to let children ordinance adopted in Charlotte that of North Carolina that its new law limit- that their students, teachers and staff use facilities that correspond to their would have allowed transgender people ing bathroom access violated the civil could use whichever restroom matches subjectively chosen gender identity. The to use whatever bathroom they wanted, rights of transgender people. their self-selected gender identity. complaint alleges that the federal govern- the state legislature passed a law in Here in Illinois, in response to Nearby in central Illinois, a transgen- ment has violated students’ fundamental March blocking local governments from a federal complaint, the Palatine- der student at Williamsville High School Continued on page 13: BISHOP enacting rules that grant such privileges Schaumburg High School District 211 who was born with female anatomy but to transgender people. A similar law in suburban earlier this year identifies as a male recently resolved recently passed in Mississippi allows peo- granted a transgender student, who a complaint filed in October with the ple to withhold services from lesbian, gay, was born male but identifies as female, Illinois Department of Human Rights. bisexual and transgender individuals on limited access to the girls locker room The school had previously provided a religious grounds. In response, President at Fremd High School. Similarly, a private bathroom for the transgender Barack Obama has said that these laws transgender student at a Wheaton student, who complained that this was in North Carolina and Mississippi Warrenville Unit District 200 school has unacceptable, saying, “It made me feel are “wrong” and “should be overturned.” been granted access to a locker room like I was being treated differently and The Obama administration used the designated for the opposite sex. The ostracized.” So now all transgender stu- Department of Justice to warn the state Chicago Public Schools have announced dents at Williamsville High School will Bishop paprocki’s schedule Monday, May 16 Center, Diocesan Finance Council High School, Graduation Springfield, St. John’s Hospital, Meeting, 3:30 p.m. Ceremony, 3 p.m. Mass for Nurses Week, 12 noon Wednesday, May 18 Monday, May 23 Monday, May 16 Springfield, Cathedral of the Charleston, St. Charles Borromeo Springfield, Catholic Pastoral Immaculate Conception, St. Thomas Parish, Confirmation, 7 p.m. Center, Catholic Charities More Lawyers Guild Red Mass, 5:15 Tuesday, May 24 Corporate Board Meeting, 3:30 p.m. p.m., followed by Reception, Dinner Mattoon, Immaculate Conception Monday, May 16 and Guest Speaker Parish, Confirmation, 7 p.m. New Berlin, St. Mary Church, Thursday, May 19 Wednesday, May 25 Confirmation for St. Mary Parish, Chicago, University Club, Springfield, Catholic Pastoral New Berlin; Visitation of the Blessed Luncheon announcing the “Francis Center, Deans’ Meeting, 11 a.m. Virgin Mary Parish, Alexander; Cardinal George Visiting Fellow” Friday, May 27 Sacred Heart Parish, Franklin; and Position at the Ethics and Public Springfield, Cathedral of the St. Sebastian Parish, Waverly, 7 p.m. Policy Center, 11:30 a.m. Immaculate Conception, Dinner with Tuesday, May 17 Thursday, May 19 Ordinandi and their families, 6 p.m. Altamont, St. Clare Parish, Chicago, Westin Chicago River Confirmation, 6 p.m. North, Chicago Legal Clinic Saturday, May 28 Springfield, Cathedral of the Wednesday, May 18 Banquet, 6 p.m. Springfield, Catholic Pastoral Saturday, May 21 Immaculate Conception, Priesthood Center, College of Consultors Springfield, Catholic Pastoral Ordination, 10:30 a.m. Meeting, 1:30 p.m. Center, Diocesan Pastoral Council Sunday, May 29 Wednesday, May 18 Meeting, 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville, Our Saviour Parish, Springfield, Catholic Pastoral Saturday, May 21 Mass for Feast of Corpus Christi, Center, Joint Meeting of the Effingham, St. Anthony of Padua 10:30 a.m. College of Consultors and the Church, St. Anthony High School Sunday, May 29 Diocesan Finance Council, 2:30 p.m. Graduation Mass, 7 p.m. Jacksonville, Our Saviour Parish, Wednesday, May 18 Sunday, May 22 Routt Catholic High School Springfield, Catholic Pastoral Glen Carbon, Father McGivney Graduation Ceremony, 2 p.m.

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CATHOLIC TIMES MAy 15, 2016 PAGE 3 THREE-MINUTE NEWS ROUNDUP Pope recognizes miracles in two sainthood causes CNS/Jim Lo Scalzo, EPA Pope Massacres in Paris in 1792, and Blessed VaTiCan CiTY (CnS) — ACA OBJECTIONS Francis has signed decrees that clear the Ludovico Pavoni, the Italian priest who — Women religious way for the canonizations of a Christian founded the Sons of Mary Immaculate, demonstrate March Brother martyred during the French now commonly known as the Pavonians. 23 against the Revolution and an Italian priest who With the recognition of the miracles, Affordable Care founded a religious order of men dedi- the canonization ceremonies for the two Act’s contraceptive cated to the vocational and spiritual edu- men can be scheduled. mandate outside the cation of the poor and hearing impaired. Pope Francis also signed a decree U.S. Supreme Court Meeting May 9 with Cardinal Angelo recognizing that Father Rafael in Washington. Amato, prefect of the Congregation for Almansa Riano of Bogota, Colombia, Saints’ Causes, the pope signed decrees heroically lived the Christian virtues. recognizing miracles attributed to the The priest was born in 1840 and died intercession of Blessed Guillaume- in 1927. The decree is one of the early Nicolas-Louis Leclerq, who was mar- steps on the path to beatification and Theologians’ brief might tyred during the infamous September eventual canonization. lead to compromise ruling By Carol ZiMMerMann out a form or send a letter stating their Catholic news Service objection to contraception coverage but Pope offers prayers for those would simply do nothing and the insur- WaSHinGTon — Supreme Court ance companies, taking the cue from affected by Fort McMurray wildfires cases, with their multiple friend-of-the- the employer’s stance, would provide the court briefs, leave extensive paper trails, necessary contraception coverage. eDMonTon, alberta (CnS) — He also asked for strength and persever- occasionally some stand out. Religious groups reacted favorably to Pope Francis has added his name to ance for those who are battling the fire. In Zubik v. Burwell, the challenge to this idea, stating in a new brief that this the list of people offering prayers for The pope’s message came via the Affordable Care Act’s contraception would use the least restrictive means Canadians affected by the massive wild- Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s requirement, more than 30 briefs were filed fires that have led to the evacuation of for the government to protect women’s secretary of state, through Archbishop by religious, political and health groups access to contraceptives while ensuring Fort McMurray. Luigi Bonazzi, the apostolic nuncio to weighing in for and against the mandate In a letter to Bishop Paul Terrio of St. that religious employers are not complicit Canada. The church across Alberta has that most religious and other employers Paul, the pope said he “was saddened in what they regard as sinful. offered assistance to the evacuees from must cover contraceptives, sterilization and Complicity in sin is not often the topic to learn of the destruction and distress Fort McMurray, Anzac, Gregoire Lakes abortifacients through employer-provided du jour in court hearings, but it came up caused by the extensive fires around health insurance even if they are morally during the March 23 oral arguments of Fort McMurray.” The pope said he was Estate and the Fort McMurray First opposed to such coverage. Zubik. Paul Clement of the Washington- praying “for all the displaced, especially Nation. Alberta officials said fire con- One of these briefs, submitted by a group based Bancroft firm, who was one of the children, who have lost their homes ditions remain extreme in the province of 50 Catholic theologians and ethicists, two lawyers representing the plaintiffs, and livelihoods” and asked God to bless due to low humidity, high temperatures may have been instrumental in prompting argued that religious freedom was at civil authorities and those coordinating and wind, and that residents of Fort the court to issue its March 29 order for stake in the federal government’s accom- the evacuation and providing shelter for McMurray should not expect to return new written arguments by both sides. modation because even though the con- the nearly 90,000 people left homeless. home “for an extended period of time.” Legal analyst Lyle Denniston, who traceptive coverage would be supplied writes for scotusblog.com, a blog on the by a third party, the religious employ- Supreme Court, said if the justices suc- ers would still be complicit in providing ceed in finding a way to make the ACA’s something that goes against their beliefs. Father Berrigan hailed as visionary contraception requirement “work in a U.S. Solicitor General Donald Beaton way that more or less satisfies everyone,” Verrilli Jr., in defending the federal gov- who was ruled by faith at funeral Mass the group of theologians “should take at ernment, argued that the government’s neW YorK (CnS) — Jesuit Father Thomas Gumbleton of Detroit. least some of the credit.” accommodation was the least restrictive Daniel Berrigan, whose protests against Jesuit Father Stephen Kelly prefaced He said the court very rarely asks for approach, and he also did not think the plaintiffs, by using third parties, were com- government policies earned him multiple his homily with a tongue-in-cheek wel- more information after oral arguments plicit in what they disagreed with, even jail and prison sentences, was remem- come to members of the FBI, which and the request was so unusual “it may not bered as a “fierce, mischievous vision- have any parallels in the court’s history.” though they have repeatedly stated this. was met with laughter and applause. For all the arguments that the reli- ary,” a “Beatnik Jesuit friend,” a priest During his life, Father Berrigan’s anti- The 45-page brief from the theolo- gians is steeped in Catholic moral theol- gious groups should simply fill out the who “taught the sacrament of resistance,” war demonstrations and meetings were and a loving uncle ruled by faith, not fear, ogy and hinges on the notion that reli- paperwork to remove themselves from routinely monitored by the FBI. Father during his funeral Mass. gious employers object to the mandate something they disagree with on moral Kelly recalled Father Berrigan and his More than 800 people packed the and the Obama administration’s “work- grounds, the theologians’ brief pointed Church of St. Francis Xavier to cheer late brother and fellow activist Philip as around” — that allows them to acknowl- out that it’s not that simple. the life of the Jesuit at a festive service men who lived the resurrection and chal- edge their opposition to the requirement The brief notes that “compliance with May 6. Father Berrigan, a poet, author lenged religious leaders to know “bomb- and arrange for a third party to provide the mandate” by filling out a form or and longtime peace activist, died April blessing has no place in Jesus’ self-giv- the contraception coverage — primarily submitting notice to the Health and 30 at age 94. The Mass was concele- ing.” He suggested their lives of radical because it makes them complicit in sin. Human Services department would brated by more than two dozen priests, witness made them candidates to be doc- This objection, spelled out in the involve “either formal cooperation in wrongdoing, or impermissible mate- including retired Auxiliary Bishop tors of the church. theologians’ brief, is not something that rial cooperation in serious wrongdoing.” can be compromised, thus pointing to They gave the historic example cited another way to make the ACA require- by Catholic moral theologians about a ment work, which the court seems to be servant ordered by his master to hold Read biographies of upcoming diocesan reaching for in its order. a ladder against a house so the master priesthood ordinations in May 29 issue. The court proposed that religious employers would not be asked to fill Continued on page 30: BRIEF PAGE 4 May 15, 2016 Comment & dialogue CATHOLIC TIMES Powerful Pentecost awakening: our future in our hands ay 15 has been an important when brought together would create strong, loving leader. For sure, Pentecost day for all of my 57 years of growth in the early church. is truly awakening minds, hearts and life. My parents were married Over the last 18 months, I have been souls of leaders in these parishes. Mon this day in 1954. I will offer Mass for Building meeting with hundreds of Catholics I have visited the Diocese of Wichita, their souls. When Easter comes early, throughout the Diocese of Springfield in and have seen the fire that has been like this year, the day also can be the day Intentional Illinois who are discerning the invitation caught and harvested into true disciple- the church celebrates Pentecost. to become an “intentional disciple” and ship. I was overwhelmed by all that I Disciples to embrace “discipleship as a way of life.” Happy birthday church! For 49 days experienced as I was invited into the life we heard the wonderful stories of the I have recently visited and prayed with and spirit-infused dynamism one can feel risen Christ appearing to many. Many many of our parishes including Riverton, in the worship, evangelization and daily rejoiced, even the Disciples, and yet Rochester, Chatham, Benld, Gillespie, life of this diocese. We know they are where did they spent most of their time? Quincy, Ashland, Altamont, Edgewood, In the locked room. They could not over- Father charles edwardS St. Elmo, Farmersville, Morrisonville and blessed with our native son Bishop Carl come their fears after watching, from a Raymond. Whether preaching at week- Kemme. Oh my, is he blessed by becom- fears. With grace and confidence, pos- distance for most, Christ crucified on end Masses, or offering a mission night, ing shepherd of a “Dynamic Catholic” (of sessing the gifts of knowledge, wisdom, the cross at Calvary. I have met some “spirit-filled” lay leaders which Matthew Kelly speaks) diocese. understanding, piety, awe, counsel and The Father and Son united after the who are genuinely excited about this new We must be patient, and we must courage, they boldly went forth to evan- Ascension and sent forth the power of vision for our diocese. On May 1, I met pray, discern, listen, and enter a journey the Holy Spirit down upon these servants gelize the “Good News.” They would bear with approximately 35 faith-filled parish- of conversion on our diocese’s way to and upon the whole church. The power fruit by producing many of the fruits of ioners from Altamont, Edgewood and embracing fully “discipleship as a way of of the seven-fold gifts of the Holy Spirit the Holy Spirit, as they shared charity, St. Elmo with their new pastor, Father life.” This call is to accept Christ’s invita- joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, finally gave the remaining Apostles the Marek Kasperczuk. They are so excited tion to live a true “Gospel model” of dis- generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, mod- courage to “unlock” the door to their to be blessed with his priestly ministry, cipleship/stewardship. The Good News esty, self-control and chastity. Now the and one could sense the enthusiasm they that the first Apostles at Pentecost were Father Charles Edwards is Director of the church, the , founded by had as they came forth to pledge their commissioned to “go and preach” is still Office for Stewardship and Discipleship. For Jesus Christ, would begin to be formed gift of stewardship to bring this vision to the Word that empowers and inspires us more information, please call the Catholic calling forth the baptized to live in the their three rural parishes. It was so cool to do the same. Pastoral Center, (217) 698-8500, extension power of the Spirit, in union with all the to see this all happening. They are such 103, or email [email protected]. baptized; each sharing their gifts, which great folks, and their pastor is such a Continued on page 11: PENTECOST In vitro — the march of science and the word of God I know there are good reasons for never make it. They never had a chance. the spouses ‘right to become a father the church to teach against IVF Again, the Catechism, based on the and a moth­er only through each other.’ (in vitro fertilization), but what instruction on respect for human life in Techniques involving only the married Qare they? Also, what forms are allowed, its origin (Donum Vitae, Congregation for couple (homologous artifi­cial insemina- and what is the difference? the Doctrine of the Faith, 1987), states: “It tion and fertilization) are perhaps less Catholic is immoral to produce human embryos reprehensible, yet remain morally unac- The church hopes and prays that intended for exploitation as disposable ceptable. They dissociate the sexual God will bless married couples Answer biolo­ gical material. Certain attempts to act from the procreative act. The act with children, but knows very influence chromosoic or genetic inheri- which brings the child into existence is Awell from experience and sto­ries in the tance are not therapeutic but are aimed at no longer an act by which two persons Bible that not every married couple producing human beings selected accord- give themselves to one another, but one receives the gift of children. So, to begin ing to sex or other predeter­mined quali- that ‘entrusts the life and identity of the to answer your question, it needs to be Father francis hoffman ties. Such manipulations are contrary to embryo into the power of doctors and stated that “children are a gift from God” the personal dignity of the human being biologists and establishes the domination — they are not a right. While every mar- unite themselves with the Lord’s Cross, and his integrity and identity’ which are of technology over the origin and destiny ried couple has a right to try to have chil- the source of all spiritual fecundity. They unique and unrepeatable” (No. 2275). of the human per­son. Such a relationship The second reason lVF is unethi­cal dren, it is important to respect God’s law can give expres­sion to their generosity of domina­tion is in itself contrary to the may be difficult for people to under- and the law of nature for procreation. In by adopting abandoned children or per- dignity and equality that must be com- this regard the Catechism of the Catholic stand if they do not have an appreciation forming demanding services for others” mon to parents and children.’ ‘Under the Church states “A child is not something for natural law, but here it is anyway. (Nos. 2378-79). moral aspect procreation is deprived of owed to one, but is a gift. The ‘supreme Because IVF invades the sacred space There are several reasons why IVF is its proper perfection when it is not willed gift of marriage’ is a human person. A of interpersonal human sexual relations unethi­cal. The first reason is that in the as the fruit of the conjugal act, that is child may not be consid­ered a piece of and relies too much on technology, it attempt to create new human life, IVF to say, of the specific act of the spouses’ property, an idea to which an alleged winds up separat­ing the spouses from results in the disproportionate risk of union ... . Only respect for the link ‘right to a child’ would lead. In this area, each other and often separating the real loss of innocent human life. Innocent only the child possesses genuine rights: parents from their offspring. Here it will between the meanings of the conjugal act human lives are lost through IVF because the right ‘to be the fruit of the specific be helpful to reprint what the Catechism and respect for the unity of the human act of the conjugal love of his parents,’ “excess” human embryos created in the teaches us in this regard: being make possible procreation in con- and ‘the right to be respected as a per- process are either discarded or placed “Techniques that entail the dis­ formity with the dignity of the person’ ” son from the moment of his conception.’ in cryo-preservation (deep freeze). Since sociation of husband and wife, by the (Nos. 2376-77). The Gospel shows that physi­cal sterility human embryos are human lives, and intrusion of a person other than the Finally, reproductive medical assis- is not an absolute evil. Spouses who still human beings have an inherent right to couple (donation of sperm or ovum, tance or techniques allowed include any suffer from infertility after exhausting life which is denied by cryo-preservation surrogate uterus), are gravely immor­al. which respect the life of the embryo and legitimate medical procedures should or by being discarded, IVF is unethical. These techniques (heterologous artificial the exclusive sexual union of the married Pope Francis has been remarkably strong insemination and fertiliza­tion) infringe mother and father. LTOF (lower tubal Father Francis Hoffman, J.C.D., is execu- in his condemnation of our modern the child’s right to be born of a father ovum transfer) and GIFT (gamete intra­ tive director of Relevant Radio. Follow him “throwaway” culture. Up to 90 percent and mother known to him and bound fallopian transfer) are methods that the on his Facebook page “Father Rocky.” of the human embryos that are created to each other by marriage. They betray church does not condemn. CATHOLIC TIMES Comment & dialogue MAy 15, 2016 PAGE 5 Reflection on the rightful place of being a mom hen students and professionals, men or “productive” and the sons “competitive.” women, have sought my advice on careers, For a Chinese mother, to pass up on “gifted” affili- one key point I mention is to not give up ations and opportunities required a re-programming Wfamily for work. As we celebrated Mother’s Day this that opened up appreciation for alien concepts such as month, let me share my experience. Our relaxation, downtime and vacations. As a result, the Our sons are now grown. Ryan is a young clinical boys started each academic year with energy and com- professor of medicine specializing in geriatrics, and Global mitment. Not once did we have to check on due dates Justin seeks his way to make God real and lives holy in for assignments. a secular culture through the path of graduate theolog- Family I worked a lot of hours and have no regrets. I draw ical studies. These choices emanate from a strong faith, tremendous energy from the aesthetics and ethics of the desire to touch, heal and minister and discipline doing a good job and have flourished in the opportuni- that hones natural gifts into skills. Carolyn woo ties offered to me. I pray daily for their holiness and health. I know this What I have learned is that I could have managed sounds lofty and unreal, but these have guided my peti- my stress better, set boundaries and switched off work I felt great peace even though I did not get a direc- tions since 1996. issues when I was with the family, given warning when tion arrow for the fork on that career path. These three That was when, facing different career options, I I was preoccupied and about to blow, and apologized points guided many choices. As one example, we did enrolled in a three-week executive program — osten- when I took it out on them. People often focus on man- not want the most exclusive high schools for our sons sibly to develop leadership skills, but primarily for time aging time, but we should pivot our attention more as much as a strong faith culture, respect for author- away to deliberate. Still undecided at the end of the pro- toward managing stress. ity, exposure to people from different economic strata gram, I was close to panic. But a question, completely Today, we so enjoy our time together with the “boys” and ability to celebrate others. A proportionate sense unrelated to the task at hand, lodged itself in my head. and the range of conversation over books, politics, reli- of achievement and humility were just as important as The question: What would I want for our two boys? gion, faith, society, comics, sports, etc., and their exam- solid academics. The answer: that they know their gifts as blessings from ples of faith-filled lives. I recognize that my sons and When they showed no interest in gifted programs at God, work hard to cultivate these gifts and never use husband are God’s special gifts to me and his manifes- prestigious universities during summer vacations and their gifts to put people down but to lift people up. tations of love, compassion, fidelity and agency. instead proposed unstructured time to play sports and Whenever I am formally introduced at conferences, read, we listened. I abandoned my busy grid of daily Carolyn Woo is president and chief executive officer speeches, I am proudest of that last line: mother of Ryan academic and sports programs that made the summers of Catholic Relief Services. and Justin. It is by this that I measure everything else. In this month of mothers, ask Mary to intercede for women n May 8th we celebrated human needs and comforts. I also pray for sincere gift of self to God and to others. Mother’s Day, and as Catholics the brave women who advocate for educa- In this month dedicated to Our Lady, we dedicate the whole month to tional and workplace equality, for victims Guest the greatest expression of the “feminine Oour heavenly mother, Mary. And so, May of trafficking, sexual exploitation and the genius,” let us turn to Mary and ask her is a natural time to reflect on the irre- Comment plague of illegal drugs. to intercede for all women. May we cher- placeable role of mothers and all women As I ponder Paul VI’s call for women to ish our vocation as guardians of life and in our lives. In the weeks following our save the peace of the world, I also think nurturers of peace. May we step out as appearance at the Supreme Court, sev- of the religious sisters and Catholic lay- unapologetic prophets of a more human eral women who write about Catholic women — full of enthusiasm and impreg- culture where each person is seen as the spirituality mentioned prophetic words nated with the spirit of the Gospel — of Pope Paul VI to women in reference to who joined us in prayer and walked with child of God they were created to be and our case — words uttered over 50 years us as we prepared for our day in Court, those who are weakest receive the great- ago, but which are, perhaps, more rel- sister ConstanCe veit and who gave a stunning public witness est share of our love. evant today than ever. to the beauty of the Gospel of Life at the “At this moment when the human race homes around the world — women who rally outside the Supreme Court. Courage, Encourage is undergoing so deep a transformation, have borne children and labored at tasks Finally, I pray for the women who pro- women impregnated with the spirit of the both great and small — and who now tested against us on March 23, that they and Same-Sex Attraction Gospel can do so much to aid mankind in spend their days praying for others’ needs may come to understand that openness Courage is the only national, not falling,” Paul VI said at the conclusion even as their own strength wanes. I think to life — most often expressed through ecclesiastically approved of the . He contin- of our female staff members, who spend physical motherhood, but also manifest in Catholic Ministry to men and ued with this urgent plea: “Women of the themselves so generously in the care of spiritual, affective and cultural maternity women living with same-sex entire universe, whether Christian or non- the aged and then return home to serve — does not deprive women of their dig- believing, you to whom life is entrusted at attraction. Our approach is their families, churches and communi- nity, their potential, or their possibilities, primarily spiritual support for this grave moment in history, it is for you ties. I think of my nieces and other young but enables them to flourish through the those who wish to live chastely to save the peace of the world.” women who are grappling in accordance with the teachings The fact that several women who have with so many competing of the Church. Courage is not no obvious connection to each other, and choices and pressures as who are too young to have assimilated they strive to define the MISSION STATEMENT an orientation change group or Paul VI’s words when they were uttered priorities and values that therapy. To speak with the priest Dec. 8, 1965, mentioned these words to chaplain who works will guide their adult lives. Catholic times publishes the newspaper with Courage, please e-mail: me, is worth pondering. As I do so, the I pray for women around of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois faces of countless women and girls pass the world who have been to inform, educate, teach, serve and [email protected]. before my mind’s eye, and myriad prayers displaced by war, eco- inspire the Catholic people of God. Your confidentiality is respected. arise in my heart. nomic hardships and situ- More information about The newspaper helps readers understand the church I think of the elderly women in our ations of religious persecu- the Courage apostolate and the world, fulfill their role as Christians, and Sister Constance Veit is communications tion, who struggle might- create dialogue in the community of believers. can be found at: director for the Little Sisters of the Poor in ily to provide their chil- www.couragerc.net the . dren with the most basic PAGE 6 MAy 15, 2016 WORD & WORSHIP CATHOLIC TIMES Experiencing the Spirit, understanding the mystery of faith May 15, Pentecost Sunday before and they knew nothing about Acts 2:1-11 God, the Bible, the Catholic Church or Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34 what we believed. 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 or They had heard of God, but they Romans 8:8-17 understood God as being only what we John 20:19-23 or John 14:15-16, 23b-26 would call God the Father. When I was y husband and I have enjoyed teaching them the sign of the cross, they hosting a small faith-sharing wanted to know who the Son and the group in our home for the past Holy Spirit were. I said the Son is Jesus few years. and together with the Father and the M native Creole language. but you cannot bear it now.” Two in this parish-based group are Holy Spirit this is God. I heard a few people murmur in rev- Haitian immigrants. Yves is fluent in The looks on their faces were price- Whether one is a teenager who knows erence as we all, somehow, understood English, but his wife Suzanne came to less. They argued that God was God, so nothing about God or holds a doctorate every word. the U.S. more recently and still struggles Jesus cannot be God, too. They had no in theology, there is always more to know The passage in Acts describes a with the language. about God, and especially the mystery of moment when Jesus’ disciples experi- idea what to do with the Holy Spirit. We So I was a little surprised that they the Holy Trinity. But as I tried to explain enced a sudden noise as they became went round and round, with me using wanted to participate in the group as it to those three sisters, it is not important filled with his Spirit. They sensed what every analogy I could think of to try to focuses on reading Scripture and involves that we totally understand every mystery. was happening — it was palpable — as get these teens to understand how three a lot of discussion. On the other hand, Faith is the bridge that begins where our they heard and understood the mighty separate persons could share one divin- I recognized that taking part in a faith- knowledge ends and connects us to the acts of God spoken in foreign tongues. ity and together be the triune God. sharing group simply follows from their In our home, there were no accom- It took the better part of our next four heights of the truth. commitment to their parish community. panying tongues of fire visible. But it classes for them to just begin to grasp QUESTIONS: How would you explain became clear to us, just as it did to those the concept that most Christians learn the Trinity to someone who had never gathered in Jerusalem on that Pentecost from an early age. I had the same feel- heard of it? What is a mystery of the when Christ’s church was born, that his ings that Jesus expressed in this Sunday’s Catholic faith that you would love to Spirit is not limited by language, culture Gospel, “I have much more to tell you, know more about? or any human convention. The diversity of Christ’s Spirit enriches DaIly ReaDIngS us while the unity of Christ’s Spirit Sunday, Pentecost, May 15 ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 8:4-9 strengthens us as we become one with Reading: acts 2:1-11 Reading: Romans 5:1-5 him and each other. ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 104:1, 24, gospel: John 16:12-15 QUESTIONS: How have you experi- Personally, I love hearing Yves read 29-31, 34 enced the diverse gifts of the Holy Spirit in Scripture because his heavy accent Reading: 1 coRinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 oR Monday, May 23 your church community? When has the evokes an unusual tone in the text. I also Romans 8:8 -17 Reading: 1 peteR 1:3-9 Spirit “spoken” to you in a manner beyond have to listen extra closely. His shared gospel: John 20:19-23 oR John 14:15-16, ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 111:1-2, 5- 6, words? experiences of faith, having grown out 23b-26 9, 10c of a different culture, greatly enrich the gospel: maRk 10:17-27    conversation for the rest of us. Monday, May 16 At first, I was concerned that Suzanne May 22, The Solemnity of the Reading: James 3:13-18 Tuesday, May 24 would feel left out of the discussion that Most Holy Trinity ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 19:8-10, 15 Reading: 1 peteR 1:10-16 she could barely understand. But as I Proverbs 8:22-31 gospel: maRk 9:14-29 ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 98:1-4 watched her, I realized that she was fully Psalm 8:4-9 gospel: maRk 10:28-31 engaged with us — not in words, but in Romans 5:1-5 Tuesday, May 17 Christ’s Spirit among our group. John 16:12-15 Reading: James 4:1-10 Wednesday, May 25 Everyone sensed this, and it came to ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 55:7-11a, 23 Reading: 1 peteR 1:18-25 ne of my favorite memories from an almost thundering manifestation — gospel: maRk 9:30-37 ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 147:12-15, my years as a youth minister was imagine the “noise like a strong driving teaching the Rite of Christian 19-20 wind” described in today’s reading from Initiation of Adults adapted for youth. Wednesday, May 18 gospel: maRk 10:32-45 Acts — one evening when we invited O Reading: James 4:13-17 There was always such an interesting Suzanne to offer the closing prayer. The group of teens who either needed to ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 49:2-3, 6-11 Thursday, May 26 emotion, the confidence of God’s pres- gospel: maRk 9:38-40 Reading: 1 peteR 2:2-5, 9-12 catch up on their sacraments of initiation ence and power came pouring out over ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 100:2-5 or, once in a while, there was a teen who all of us as she spoke stirringly in her Thursday, May 19 gospel: maRk 10:46-52 wanted to become Catholic totally on his Reading: James 5:1-6 Word to Life, reflecting on each or her own initiative. ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 49:14-20 Friday, May 27 week’s Scripture readings, is provided A story that sticks in my memory gospel: maRk 9:41-50 Reading: 1 peteR 4:7-13 by Catholic News Service in cooperation comes from three sisters from a blended ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 96:10-13 with the North Texas Catholic of Fort family. They were each around 13 years Friday, May 20 gospel: maRk 11:11-26 Worth, Texas. old. They had never been to church Reading: James 5:9-12 ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 103:1-4, 8-9, Saturday, May 28 WHISPeRS In lIFe 11-12 Reading: Jude 17, 20b-25 gospel: maRk 10:1-12 ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 63:2-6 od shows no partiality.” That’s what St. Peter explained when reporting gospel: maRk 11:27-33 on the conversion of the Roman soldier, commanding officer (Acts of Saturday, May 21 Apostles 10:34): A prominent Gentile accepting Christ. Reading: James 5:13-20 Sunday, The Most Holy Body and God loves/cares for/supports/reaches out to every human — we can say. “G ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 141:1-3, 8 Blood of Christ, May 29 God is not one to sit by watching the human race just wander all over the place. gospel: maRk 10:13-16 Reading: genesis 14:18-20 God’s hand is there to help each of us. Tonight and every night of my life, I can go to ResponsoRial psalm: psalm 110:1- 4 bed saying that no matter what sort of person I have been today, God still loves me. Sunday, The Most Holy Trinity, May 22 Reading: 1 coRinthians 11:23-26 Father John Ostdiek, OFM, lives at St. Clare’s Villa in Alton. Reading: pRoveRbs 8:22-31 gospel: luke 9:11b-17 CATHOLIC TIMES NExt gENERAtiON MAy 15, 2016 PAGE 7 Confirmation is a beginning, not an end, to life in church Photo courtesy of St. John Neumann School While there is, and should be, a cel- EARth DAY — In the spirit of ebratory feeling to both ceremonies, I Pope Francis’ environmental Coming think we've forgotten what they really encyclical Laudato Si’, fifth- and of mean. When you cross the stage or step sixth- graders at St. John Neu- forward to meet the bishop, you're not mann Catholic School observed Age just saying you've done the work and Earth Day last month by planting deserve the piece of paper you're getting. flowers, trimming shrubs, raking You're saying yes to everything else leaves and performing overall that comes next: to the future, to your spruce-ups at St. Cecilia Church KAREN OSBORNE dreams, to building a community and in Glen Carbon (left) as well a life. as Mother of Perpetual Help in f I had a nickel for every single time You're saying yes to a life that involves Maryville, and St. Jerome Church I've heard someone talk about the engagement with your faith and commu- in Troy. A local business, Focal sacrament of confirmation as if it nity, in an active, enthusiastic and excit- Pointe Outdoor Solutions, pro- Iwere the end of something, I'd be in the ing way. A graduation, or a confirmation, vided several employees to guide money. And now that Easter is over and is not just an end, but a beginning. and help students with the plants parishes everywhere are hosting confir- Your life doesn't stop at graduation. It and materials. mation Masses, everyone seems to have continues, and you use what you learned an opinion. in school to help you with your future "After confirmation," I heard one teen job, your family life and your dreams. say at a church luncheon, "I'm not going Confirmation is saying yes to faith, to YOuth BRiEflY to go to church any longer. Mom can't the future and being part of the church. make me." It's a statement not that you're released "I'm so glad I'm done taking the kids to from going to Mass every week, but that YiChen Sun to present Silver Cross in piano religious ed," said a parent. you're willing, ready and able to engage Y i C h e n S u n , rating in piano at the IFMC Festival Why do we talk about confirmation further in your faith — to dive into ser- son of ZhiJun Sun and won 1st place in the IFMC State as if it's something that's completed vice, to learn all of the things they don't and Hong Wang Piano Competition in 2015. He has rather than as an experience that has teach you in religious education and to o f S h a n g h a i , received 1st place awards at IHSA Solo explore God's call at a truly adult level, to just begun? China, will present and Ensemble Contest for piano and take ownership of your faith, just like you Granted, it's partially adults' fault his Silver Cross band the past three years. In addition, because in some places confirmation take ownership of your life at graduation. recital in piano on he was selected to be in the Bradley equals graduation. Confirmation prep This kind of graduation is all about Friday, May 20 at College Honor Band and won an IFMC can sometimes feel like school. Most par- looking out for people, for your friends 7 p.m. in Sacred Summer Music Camp Scholarship in ishes have classes with a teacher, reading and for the marginalized, for those who YiChen Sun Heart-Griffin’s 2015. He has also participated in SHG and homework. There are service project know exactly where they're going as well Dominican Hall, internships. There's even an interview as those who need a little help discover- 1200 W. Washington Street, Springfield. Math Team and Science Olympiad. process with a priest or a member of the ing that for themselves. YiChen is a senior at Sacred Heart- He is a piano student of Linda Mayes. parish staff to make sure you're ready to Confirmation is not leaving, it's arriv- Griffin High School and has been His recital will include selections by receive the sacrament. ing. It's a statement that you want God involved in the SHG music program Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Mendelssohn, And, at the very end, you file into the to walk with you wherever you may go. for the past three years as a member Copland, and Ren Guano. church, wearing your Sunday best, wait- It's an acknowledgement that you're not of the band and a private piano stu- The recital is free and open to ing for your name to be called, just like a done yet. It's a hope for the future. It's dent. YiChen has received a superior the public. graduation. Gifts are given, families hug, not just an achievement, it's a promise. moms cry. The promise is that young people aren't Just like a graduation, after the leaving God behind when they start lights dim and the families leave the looking for new and beautiful horizons, auditorium, the graduates leave, never it's that they're bringing him along. School to return. So, this spring, when you face the cere- At graduations, that's a good thing. monies that will take you from one stage Confirmations? Not so much. in life to the next, remember that you're Principal not done. Remember that the best is yet Karen Osborne is a syndicated colum- to come. Don't say no to that. S nist for Catholic News Service. t. Patrick Catholic School, Springfield, is looking for an individual to serve as its next

Photo courtesy of the Dominican Sisters of Springfield leader and champion. Working with many CAMPER AND ‘SiStER BuDDY’ — Sister Bernice constituencies, the Principal is responsible Juip, OP, enjoys the company of one of last year’s for the instructional and formational administration of Faith Camp participants during a meal together in the Sacred Heart Convent dining room. the school. Candidates must be of the Catholic faith while Girls beginning grades 6-9 can now register for supporting and promoting Catholic identity. Must have Dominican Faith Camp scheduled for July 24-26 where they enjoy crafts, games and interact with Illinois Administrative Certificate or be willing to pursue an Dominican Sisters in a comfortable and welcom- Illinois Administrative Certificate. ing setting. Matched up with a “Sister Buddy,” the girls learn about prayer, Christian service and A cover letter, resume, and application should be submitted community life. Registration is $50 which includes to [email protected]. a copy of The Catholic Youth Prayer Book and can be done online at SpringfieldOP.org. Applications can be found at www.st-patrick.org. PAGE 8 MAy 15, 2016 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES

Photo courtesty of HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE — Twenty HSHS and Whitney Meyer, Occupational Therapist. Stand- exceptional care, quality, safety, and experience,” St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital colleagues repre- ing, left to right: Danielle White, Nursing Supervi- said Rutherford. Recipients of the award go to those senting leadership and various levels at the Effingham sor; Laura Koester, Guest Services Transporter; Rob organizations which have demonstrated earnest hospital attended Illinois Performance Excellence’s Runde, Director of Pharmacy; Lisa Hoelscher, Mar- efforts to adopt and apply continuous improvement “Saluting Excellence” event in Oak Brook on March keting Specialist; Bobbi Kinkelaar, Clinical Nursing principles, following the Baldrige Criteria for Per- 23 to accept the 2015 Bronze Award for “Commit- Director; Mike Janis, Executive Director, Outpatient formance Excellence, a customer-focused federal ment to Excellence.” Seated, left to right: Marilyn and Ancillary Services; Liz Kremer, Dietetic Techni- change agent that enhances the competitiveness, Boone, Women and Children’s Manager; Tammy cian; Dot Behrns, Chairperson of St. Anthony’s Board Probst, Director of the Wound Healing Center; Kelly of Directors; Elaine Probst, Administrative Assistant; quality and productivity of organizations for the Sager, Chief Nursing Officer; Theresa Rutherford, Teri Phillips, Director of Health Information; Danee benefit of all citizens. It also provides global lead- President and CEO; Tara Wright, Clinical Nursing Ebeling, Medical/Surgical Nurse; and Casey Rose, ership in promoting performance excellence and in Facilitator; Dr. Ryan Jennings, Chief Medical Offi- Procedures Nurse. “It is an honor to be recognized the learning and sharing of successful performance cer; Mary Finley, Director of Quality Improvement; for the promises they make daily to provide patients practices, principles, and strategies.

Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Technical Support Specialist The Catholic Diocese of Springfield Illinois is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Technical Support Specialist in the Information Technology Department. This position shares responsibility for the Technology Help Desk and works as a first point of contact for the Diocese with questions about technology. This position also shares responsibility for the installation and maintenance of new and existing workstations; assisting/training of staff; training of new and existing employees in the use of basic network services and selected software; performs server backups according to a regular schedule. Minimum Sacred Heart-Griffin High School qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or 60 college credit hours in an IT related field or commensurate work experience in a a relevant technical field. Salary range for this position is $32,000-$35,000. Please Learning Behavior Specialist email a cover letter and resume with your application to [email protected]. SHG is seeking a highly qualified Learning Behavior Specialist for Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the the role of Learning Lab Coordinator/Director of Academic Support position is filled. Employment is contingent upon successful completion Services. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in special education of background check. is a required with preference given to individuals with experience Office for Human Resources at in case management and program development. [email protected] or mail to: Catholic Pastoral Center Please send resume along with 3 references to Kara Rapacz, 1615 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-4757 SHG Assistant Principal, at [email protected] by May 14. E.O.E. Sacred Heart-Griffin High School - 1200 W. Washington St. - Springfield, Ill. 62702 CATHOLIC TIMES diocesan life May 15, 2016 PAGE 9 D iocese honors educators, catechists for years of service At the end of each school year, educators and catechists catechist certificates are signed by Bishop Thomas forty-two certificates were issued. in parish schools and religious education programs in the John Paprocki and Christine Malmevik, Interim “We appreciate and congratulate these dedicated cat- Diocese of Springfield in Illinois are honored for special ser- Director of the Office for Catechesis. Educator certifi- echists and teachers for their ministry of discipleship forma- vice anniversaries. cates are signed by Bishop Paprocki and Jean Johnson, tion,” said Johnson and Malmevik, in a joint statement. “We Honorees for 2015-2016 receive a certificate. The Superintendent for Catholic Schools. One-hundred- pray for God’s blessing on them always.”

EDUCATORS Don Jolly, 10 years Katie Seck, 15 years Jerseyville Amy Evans, 5 years Sue Metzroth, 10 years St. Francis Xavier Parish Alton Stacey Chumley, 5 years Rihab Habibi, 10 years Terrie Kallal, 15 years St. Mary School Will Cargoe, 10 years Karen Crites, 25 years Routt Catholic High School Tom Weir, 5 years Maryville Judy Kulp, 15 years Scott Maruna, 20 years Valeria Cueto, 5 years Mother of Perpetual Help Mark Rood, 5 years Maureen Cavanagh, 5 years Jennifer Cox, 5 years Ss. Peter & Paul School Harry Cavanaugh, 5 years Maryville St. Agnes School New Berlin Katie Lyons, 5 years St. John Neumann Catholic School Andrea Rupnik, 10 years St. Mary Parish Charles Stowes, 15 years Karen Perrero, 10 years Kara Pecoraro, 5 years Jessica Steinkruger, 5 years carrollton Newton Beth LaFata, 5 years Quincy St. John the Evangelist School Ashley Krzesinski, 5 years Margaret Meyer, 40 years St. Thomas the Apostle School St. Francis Solanus Mary Jo Kreke, 10 years Debbie Cramsey, 20 years Catherine Smith, 35 years St. Aloysius School Linda Voorhis, 5 years Pana Carol Harris, 26 years decatur Sacred Heart School Special certificate - missed 25th Robinson St. Patrick School Jody Vogt, 15 years Rich Harkins, 5 years St. Elizabeth/Our Lady Billie Shay, 20 years Sheila Siegert, 15 years of Lourdes Parishes Teresa Chamberlain, 10 years C atechists Roselene Quick, 5 years edwardsville Valarie Hermann, 5 years St. Mary School Quincy brighton Courtney Ferris, 5 years Anna Shannon, 20 years St. Dominic School St. Alphonsus Parish Deborah Caulk, 15 years Sue Kelly, 40 years Lyn Miller, 15 years Rochester Joann Ellerman, 25 years Haley Green, 5 years Church of St. Jude Parish effingham Ramona Berry, 5 years Tess Riedle, 10 years St. Anthony of Padua Grade School St. Francis Solanus School Peggy Cochran, 10 years Marie Burton, 35 years Roseann Stuckman, 25 years Charleston Susan Lindstrom, 5 years Sue Bushur, 35 years Susie Eaton, 10 years St. Charles Borromeo Parish Gina Gardewine, 25 years Linda Dawson, 10 years Kevin Hussey, 10 years Sherman Roberta Meyer, 10 years Leeanna Kasey, 5 years St. John Vianney Parish Kara Koester, 10 years St. Peter School Terry Coulton, 5 years John Barrett, 25 years Heidi Wohltman, 5 years Chris Reichert, 25 years Jennifer Weber, 5 years Crystal Tipton, 5 years Sara Reeder, 15 years Collinsville Trish Blentinger, 5 years Dan Mette, 5 years Amanda Martin, 10 years Ss. Peter and Paul Parish Dan Blentinger, 5 years Cris Weckbach, 10 years Dorothy Anson, 30 years Sacred Heart School Jill Venvertloh, 5 years Teutopolis Barb Keller, 30 years Decatur St. Francis of Assisi Parish Lisa Rhodes, 15 years Springfield Holy Family Parish Marge Wiessing, 40 years Lisa Reardon, 15 years Blessed Sacrament School Teresa Steil, 20 years Louise Sheedan, 25 years Marsha Bloemker, 10 years Ruth Ficke, 25 years Rita Hogan, 5 years Stephanie Niemerg, 20 years Shauna Albert, 10 years Kathy Harth, 20 years Anita Deters, 20 years Maria Zumbahlen, 10 years Kelsey Taylor, 5 years Edwardsville Tina Swinke, 15 years Tina Morehead, 5 years St. Mary Parish Connie Ritz, 15 years Granite City Pat Corkery, 10 years Dolores Kroeger, 15 years Holy Family School Cathedral Grade School Bethany Riechmann, 5 years Cindy Hardiek, 15 years Sophie Provasnik, 40 years Janet Hoch, 30 years Julie Hyten, 5 years Jeff Hardiek, 15 years Mary Marti, 40 years Amanda Miller, 5 years Sisters M. Isidoris Flanagan, 5 years Carrie Copple, 15 years Gloria Falbe, 25 years Ashley Loyd, 5 years Joe Zerrusen, 10 years Kayla Kreiling, 5 years Godfrey Betty Wente, 10 years St. Elizabeth School St. Ambrose Parish Linda Hemmen, 10 years Mary Grinstead, 10 years Christ the King School Angela Imhoff, 25 years Denise Weidman, 5 years Kathryn Howell, 5 years Donna Schroeder, 25 years Marcia Dressman, 25 years Cindy Vahling, 5 years Kathryn Dimitroff, 5 years Connie Maxwell, 25 years Nancy Godar, 15 years Ted Rhodes, 5 years Carol French, 15 years Highland Little Flower School Elisa Rudolph, 10 years Virden St. Paul Catholic School Gloria Katzmark, 35 years Michelle Pulaski, 10 years Sacred Heart Parish Shandra McPherson, 15 years Kim Luparell, 30 years Cindy Curry, 5 years Matt Allen, 15 years Laura Boland, 25 years JACKSONVILLE Debbie Jones, 15 years Granite City combined programs Our Saviour School Jackie Davis, 15 years Holy Family Parish St. Jerome Parish, Troy Celeste Morrow, 25 years Patricia Alsop, 35 years St. Elizabeth Parish, Marine Stacey Worrell, 20 years Sacred Heart-Griffin High School Cheryl Moe, 15 years St. James Parish, St. Jacob Becky Phillips, 20 years Mike McDonald, 25 years Nancy Diak, 10 years Marian Crosby, 25 years Becky Russotto, 15 years Sister Margaret Grueter, OP 20 years Tresa Ortiz, 5 years Megan Caperton, 5 years PAGE 10 MAy 15, 2016 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES Distinguished nurse and ObItuAry Sister Mary Ventura, OP ters, Josephine Argento and Frances Argento; and two infant brothers. educator named chancellor Springfield Dominican Sister Mary She is survived by her nieces, Nina Ventura, OP, died on April 26 at Sacred Charlene S. Aaron served as the director of nursing for Engleman, and Joann and Phil Marie Heart Convent. She was born in Bradley, begins June 1 as the various nursing homes and retirement Argento; a nephew, Al Argento; and in 1928, one of four children born to new chancellor of communities in Livingston County. She many great-nieces and great-nephews. Philip and Josephine Ciaccio Ventura. St. John’s College began her career in nursing as a post-sur- A funeral Mass was held on April 28 at She made her pro- of Nursing in gical nurse in in the late 1970s at a hospi- Sacred Heart Convent with Father Peter Springfield. She suc- tal in Pontiac. fession of vows in 1947 at Sacred Witchousky, OP and Father Benedykt ceeds Brenda Jeffers Aaron received her doctorate from the Pazdan, concelebrants. Burial was at who is retiring. University of . Her research focused Hea r t Convent , Springfield. Calvary Cemetery. “Dr. Aaron will on the self-management of diabetes in Donations may be made to the be an asset because Aaron African American female caregivers of Sister Mary gave her life educating Dominican Sisters Retirement Fund, 1237 of her distinguished persons with dementia. She has been hon- W. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62704. experience with nursing education,” said ored for her distinguished career at ISU’s children and adults. The Dominican Sisters and fam- E.J. Kuiper, president and CEO of HSHS nursing college. In 2015 she received the As a primary ily of Sister M. Ventura were served Central Illinois Division. “She is passion- Illinois Nurse Leader Fellowship from the Sister Mary school teacher, she by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Fu nera l ate about educating students to be great Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders and served in Chicago, Home, Springfield. nurses and increasing diversity of nursing the Kathleen A. Hogan Endowed Faculty M t . S t e r l i n g , students and faculty members.” Development Award. Odell, and Springfield. In Aurora and Aaron most recently served as an assis- St. John’s College of Nursing has pro- Morrisonville, she was a principal and tant professor at Illinois State University’s vided nursing education for 125 years junior high teacher. She also taught in Mennonite College of Nursing where she in Springfield and each year graduates East Alton and Rantoul, spent 14 sum- worked since 2005. Prior to that, Aaron approximately 55 nursing students mers in Mendota administering a fed- erally-funded program for migrant chil- dren, and served part-time on the staff at Alfred Fortin Villa, Bourbonnais. After teaching Vietnamese refugees in Peoria from 1985 to 1986, Sister Mary moved to St. Bernadette Parish in Evergreen Park, where she served for 30 years. She taught fourth grade, and in 1996 started Program Director Essential Learning Solutions, a comput- erized learning program for children and The Hospital Sisters of St. Francis are seeking qualified candidates adults with learning difficulties. for the Chiara Center Program Director. The Program Director will Sister Mary was preceded in fulfill the organization’s Mission Statement: death by her parents; her step- The Chiara Center is a faith community dedicated to the discovery and healing mother, Caterina Ventura; her sis- presence of God within one’s self, everyday life, relationships, and all of creation. All programs, services, and hospitality are grounded in the spirit and heritage of Francis and Clare of Assisi. The Program Director will plan, develop, promote and implement activities, both hosted and sponsored. Founded in 2007 and grounded in Franciscan spirituality and the Hospital Sisters’ healing mission, Chiara Center has earned a local and regional reputation for providing the ideal environment and outstanding service for those seeking Christ’s healing presence in a place for retreat and/or conference. Situated at the Hospital Sisters’ Franciscan Life Center, Springfield, Illinois, amid 300 acres of walking paths and outdoor sacred spaces, Chiara Center offers a peaceful and inspirational setting for individuals, couples, and groups. Chiara Center is composed of two wings: • A spacious conference area, including Bonaventure Hall, which can accommodate Organist/Soloist up to 150 or which may be divided into smaller spaces amply furnished with audiovisual equipment. Several smaller conference rooms and rooms for spiritual St. Maurice Parish, Morrisonville, has a position available for an direction are located nearby. organist/soloist for Sunday’s 10 a.m. Mass. • A retreat house with 30 guest rooms large enough for double occupancy. The guest Position consist of playing, singing and leading of music. rooms are complemented by a large dining area and various lounges. The design of the interior space allows for multiple, independent meetings or a single activity. Experience preferred, as well as, being familiar with the Rites of the Roman Catholic Church. For more information, visit chiaracenter.org and hospitalsisters.org. Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) If interested, please contact Father Jerry Bunse, in Human Services, education, theology, organizational behavior, or related field. at (217) 227-3349, or email [email protected]. Course work in Franciscan studies is desirable. Demonstrated success with program development is essential. Applications must be received by June 15, 2016. For more information contact: Joyce Sprague, Director of Human Resources, Hospital Sisters of St. Francis P.O. Box 19431, Springfield, IL 62794-9431 129 Parishes in 28 counties! (217) 522-3387, Ext. 684, [email protected] Find their news in Catholic Times CATHOLIC TIMES diocesan life MAy 15, 2016 PAGE 11 Celebrating May across the diocese Springfield Jacksonville Photo courtesy of RCHS eaGle PRoJecT coMPleTed — Routt Catholic High School staff and students used May 5, the National Day of Prayer, to recognize Jayden Ware’s completed Eagle Scout project: erecting a statue of St. Thomas Aquinas, patron saint of Catholic education, and landscaping in front of the school. “Jayden took responsibility … for his project, and I had the opportunity to witness his communications,” said Mark Rood, RCHS the- ology director. After approval from the Scoutmaster of Troop 107 and the school’s Board of Education, the Routt senior and 19 volunteers worked a total of 68 hours on the project. Father Thomas Meyer, pastor of Our Saviour Parish, blessed the statue. “The Routt community is grateful for his project,” said Nick Roscetti principal of Routt. Ware is the son of Brad and Charlyn Ware and the late Mia Ware. “The project as a whole, went very well,” stated Ware. “Although the timing of the project was not ideal (beginning in the winter months), I feel like I made a good, lasting impres- sion on the Routt community.” Shown left to right are Aaron Kuhn, Jayden Ware, Father Thomas Meyer, Nick Roscetti, Brad Ware and Mark Rood.

Friday, May 27 nd 2016 32 Saturday, May 28 • Musicfest Photo courtesy of Vicky Crye • Carnival MaY cRoWninG — Parishioners Drew Jones and his son Luke partici- Rides pated in the rosary procession and cer- emonial crowning of Mary at Sacred • 5K Run Heart Church in Springfield. Father Scott Thelander, parochial vical of St. Katha- • Food and Fun rine Drexel Parish led the long-standing tradition to honor our heavenly mother St. Boniface Catholic Church Drawing to be held on Saturday night of Bonifest throughout the month of May. May 28 at 9 p.m. Need not attend to win, but 110 N. Buchanan St. ~ Edwardsville, IL 62025 winner will receive an EXTRA $500 if present at (618) 656-6450 ~ all info @ www.bonifest.com time of drawing - www.Bonifest.com Early Bird Drawing - Voucher for ContinuedPENTECOST from page 4 One Half Year of St. Boniface School Friday Saturday Tuition or $500 Cash! A new and powerful Pentecost is on Food, Games, Rides & All Stands and Rides open 11 a.m. April 24 - St. Boniface Church our horizon, and the flames of the fire 8:30 a.m. after 10:15 a.m. Mass Beer Garden 4-11 p.m. Run for Bonifest which we received at confirmation are 5K Run/ 2 Mile Walk going to be stirred to action in power- Edwardsville Book Sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ful ways soon. I’m “pumped,” as are our Family Day 11 a.m.-2 p.m. bishop, clergy and consecrated men and Catholic Schools Band — 5% of proceeds as of May 23 will benefit 11 a.m.-4 p.m. women. I assure you, many of our laity in Patriotic Kick-Off 4 p.m. Ride Wristbands Father McGivney High School Late 4 Work 2-4 p.m. our parishes are already on fire and ready My Friend Mike 4:30-7 p.m. to “bring this vision home.” It is going to Carrie & the Catapults 5:30-7:30 p.m. be awesome! Ryan Ideus and Dirty Muggs 8-11 p.m. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the Feudin’ Hillbillies Big Bona Giveaway 9 p.m. Maximum of 3,000 tickets available. your faithful, and enkindle in us the fire 8-11 p.m. $10,000 Drawing of your love. Send forth your spirit, and Mass they shall be recreated, and you shall 4:15 p.m. renew the face of the earth. This is a Mail to: St. Boniface Catholic Church great prayer, but more so a great promise Musicfest ‘Like’ Bonifest on Facebook 110 N. Buchanan St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 of what is on the horizon in the Diocese Headliners include: ‘Follow’ Bonifest on Twitter of Springfield in Illinois. Happy birthday to our entire diocese. My Friend Mike Happy birthday to you! Carrie & Scan and the Catapults Over a Century of Fine Printing learn more about frye-williamson press Dirty Muggs 901 N. MacARTHUR BLVD. Bonifest! SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702 Plus other great music! (217) 522-7744 PAGE 12 MAy 15, 2016 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES No public funds for abortion requires vigilance the House Human Services Committee on a partisan Bishops urge lawmakers to 8-6 vote in March 2015, but was sent back to the Rules oppose taxpayer-funded Committee after a short availability for a vote on the House floor. abortions, yet again The legislation briefly resurfaced again this session, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki joined the other Illinois but at last check on the Illinois General Assembly web- Catholic bishops last month in sending a letter to Illinois site (www.ilga.gov) the measure was again assigned to House members to reject House Bill 4013 and its call the Rules Committee last month. for public funding of abortions. House Bill 4013 passed Read the bishops’ April 12 letter below.

Dear Representative, • remove the prohibition on state ting financial aid for the employee’s health plans from paying for purpose of obtaining an We the Catholic Bishops of Illinois write elective abortions; elective abortion; and to express our gratitude for your service as • remove the prohibition in Illinois’ • amend the Problem an elected official. During his address to a Public Aid Code on using public monies Pregnancy Health Services joint session of the United States Congress, for elective abortions; and Care Act to remove a Pope Francis made clear the noble voca- • remove the requirement that any prohibition on grants to tion of public service. We join him in claims on public money for reimburse- organize who will use the expressing appreciation for all that you do. ment on specifically sanctioned abor- money to refer, counsel for On this occasion, we once again want to tions include a written statement with or perform abortions. express our position on House Bill 4013. the opinion of the physician as to the It has been our long- Photo courtesy of Eliot Clay This legislation proposes to make radical procedure’s necessity; standing view, of which changes in Illinois state policies, which we • remove a further prohibition in many share, that the gov- oppose. It would: Illinois Public Aid Code against permit- ernment should not use sion of the abortion industry. You may not public money to support or promote believe, as we do, that abortion involves elective abortion. Since 1976, the federal the destruction of innocent human life. government has embraced this principle However, by rejecting the utilization of Principal Position through the Hyde amendment to annual public funds for abortion, you would appropriation bills, and in numerous stand with the overwhelming majority of St. John the Baptist Catholic School is seeking qualified similar provisions governing a wide Illinoisans who at least recognize the trag- applicants for the 2016-2017 school year. range of domestic and foreign programs. edy of abortion and wish not to contribute This approach has the strong support of their tax dollars to its occurrence. Must be a practicing Catholic with a the American people. Thank you for your consideration of Master’s Degree in School Administration, A study published by the Guttmacher the matter. Again, many thanks for your 4 years elementary teaching experience, Institute found the abortion rate among service. and Illinois Certification. women enrolled in Medicaid more Sincerely yours, than doubles if they live in a state that Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich Send a cover letter, resume, and references to: funds abortion through Medicaid. No Archbishop of Chicago Rev. Stanley Konieczny lawmaker can support this legislation St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and still claim to support “reducing the Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton instances of abortion.” 10 South Lincoln, Smithton, Illinois 62285 Bishop of Belleville The provisions for House Bill 4013 make all taxpayers participants in the expan- Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky Bishop of Peoria Most Reverend Thomas J. Paprocki Bishop of Springfield in Illinois Most Reverend R. Daniel Conlon Bishop of Joliet Most Reverend David J. Malloy Bishop of Rockford

To report allegations of sexual abuse of a minor by clergy — even if it is in the past — OVERCOME PORNOGRAPHY individuals are encouraged to call the Diocesan Child Abuse Reporting and and other unhealthy sexual behaviors Investigation number (217) 321-1155. with this scientific, Catholic program. Individuals may also contact Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.25.ABUSE, or contact your local police authority. CATHOLIC TIMES diocesan life MAy 15, 2016 PAGE 13

ContinuedBISHOP from page 2 right to privacy and parents’ constitu- to acknowledge their bodies as a gift from tional right to instill moral standards and God which should not be manipulated. values in their children. “The acceptance of our bodies as God’s The transgender activists would have gift is vital for welcoming and accepting you believe that their politically correct the entire world as a gift from the Father ideology is based on science; however, the and our common home,” the pope wrote, American College of Pediatricians has “whereas thinking that we enjoy absolute pointed out that transgenderism is clas- power over our own bodies turns, often sified as a mental illness and therefore subtly, into thinking that we enjoy abso- has warned legislators and educators that lute power over creation” (no. 155). conditioning children to accept trans- In his recent apostolic exhortation genderism as normal is child abuse. They Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), Pope advised, “When an otherwise healthy bio- Francis warns that gender ideology logical boy believes he is a girl, or an oth- “denies the difference and reciprocity in erwise healthy biological girl believes she nature of a man and a woman and envis- is a boy, an objective psychological prob- ages a society without sexual differences lem exists that lies in the mind, not the … It is one thing to be understanding of body, and it should be treated as such.” human weakness and the complexities of Dr. Paul McHugh, psychiatrist-in-chief life, and another to accept ideologies that at Johns Hopkins Hospital, was so con- attempt to sunder what are inseparable cerned about the psychological origins of aspects of reality. Let us not fall into the gender-identity disorder that he halted sin of trying to replace the Creator. We are the practice of sex-reassignment sur- creatures, and not omnipotent. Creation is gery at his institution. He concluded that prior to us and must be received as a gift. the research demonstrated that Johns At the same time, we are called to protect Hopkins should no longer participate in our humanity, and this means, in the first what he called “unusual and radical treat- place, accepting it and respecting it as it ment” for “mental disorders.” was created” (no. 56). The Catholic Church has some clear Here in the Diocese of Springfield in teachings on transgender issues. Catholics Illinois, we ask that people respect these are called to treat everyone with compas- teachings of the Catholic Church in sion. Yet the church maintains that people their use of facilities in our churches and may not change what Pope Benedict XVI schools. People who are confused about called “their very essence.” In a speech at their gender identity — especially chil- the Vatican on Dec. 23, 2008, Benedict dren and adolescents — should be treated directly addressed transgender issues by with compassion and provided counsel- cautioning Catholics about “destroying ing rather than being further confused by 95th Annual the very essence of the human creature activists promoting their political ideology. K. of C. Springfield Council #364 through manipulating their God-given May God give us this grace. Amen. gender to suit their sexual choices.” Similarly, in his encyclical Laudato BAR-B-CUE & Raffle Si, issued last year on the environment, Pope Francis called for men and women Sunday, July 31, Noon-7 p.m. Good Food, Cold Drinks, and much more! $20,000 in Cash Prizes $10,000 Grand Prize Raffle! Drawing at 7 p.m., July 31* Early Bird Drawing on June 27* Four - $250 Winners *Need not be present to win Raffle Tickets - $20 each or 3 Tickets for $50 Mail Coupon with check to address below:

PLEASE PRINT Name on raffle ticket: ______Ticket Holder Address: ______City:______State:______Zip: ______Tickets at $20 each = $______K of C Council #364 2200 Meadowbrook Road ~ Springfield, IL 62711 PAGE 14 MAy 15, 2016 CATHOLIC TIMES This week’s focus on HSHS St. Francis Hospital Litchfield

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HSHS St. Francis Hospital HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Litchfield Effingham HSHS St. John’s Hospital HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Springfield Decatur CATHOLIC TIMES diocesan life MAy 15, 2016 PAGE 15 Class of ’16: answering the call Women of Distinction to be of God through prayer, service WASHINGTON (USCCB) — The 2016 cent report that both of their parents are named at Juneish event in the diocese to select a “Woman of class ordained to the priesthood were about Catholic and more than a third (35 per- Distinction” who will be recognized by 17 when they first considered a vocation to cent) have a relative who is a priest or a Bishop Thomas John Paprocki during the priesthood. Seven in 10 (70 percent) say religious. Mass. A recognition luncheon for hon- they were encouraged by a parish priest, a • More than half completed college (59 orees, family members, friends and par- friend (48 percent), parishioners (46 per- percent) before entering the seminary. ish priests will be held at the Sangamon cent) and mothers (42 percent). On aver- One in six (18 percent) entered the semi- Prairie Reception Center in Chatham fol- age, they lived in the diocese for which they nary with a graduate degree. lowing Mass. will be ordained for 15 years before enter- • Nearly half of responding ordinands Event information letters have been ing seminary. Religious ordinands knew (45 percent) attended a Catholic elemen- sent to all parish rectory offices in the the members of their religious institute an tary school, which is a rate slightly higher Springfield diocese so that every parish average of five years before entering. than that of all Catholic adults in the U.S. can participate in this event to honor The total number of potential ordinands In addition, ordinands are somewhat more those women who have actively lived for the class of 2016 is 548, down slightly likely than other U.S. Catholic adults to their Catholic faith and shared their from 595 in 2015 and up from 477 in 2014. have attended a Catholic high school and time and talents by doing acts of service Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh, they are much more likely to have attended and leadership in their parish and the North Carolina, chair of the U.S. bishops’ community. Potential honorees do not a Catholic college (41 percent, compared to Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life have to be a member of the parish CCW 7 percent among U.S. Catholic adults). and Vocations, found that the data gave or other women’s organizations in the • Five in 10 ordinands (52 percent) report reason for hope but also provide areas for parish. some type of full-time work experience further growth. The deadline for registration is June prior to entering the seminary, most often “Each path to the priesthood begins 5. A registration form and luncheon with a call from Christ,” Bishop Burbidge in education. Five percent of responding reservation form for the honorees are said. “This is a powerful reminder of how ordinands report prior service in the U.S. our lady of Good counsel available from the each parish rectory by Pasquale sarullo we are all able to be instruments in help- Armed Forces. office and should be sent to Joyce Knodle, ing others to discern God’s will.” • Seven in 10 (70 percent) indicate they 20345 N. 13th Ave., Fillmore, IL, 62032. “The fact that our two men have taken served as an altar server and about half (53 The annual Our Lady of Good Registrations received after June 5 will very different paths to get to this point percent) reporting service as a lector. Counsel: Women of Distinction Award be honored but the honoree’s name and highlights that the • About seven in 10 report regularly pray- information may not be included in the and Luncheon will be held on Saturday, Lord continues to ing the rosary (73 percent) and participat- event booklet. The final deadline for lun- June 18 beginning with a 10:30 a.m. call a variety of men ing in eucharistic adoration (73 percent) cheon reservations is June 12. For more to consider the pos- before entering the seminary and finally, Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate information please call Joyce Knodle, reg- sibility of priestly about half indicated that they were discour- Conception in Springfield. istration chair, at (217) 825-5150 or email service in our dio- aged from considering the priesthood. Organizers for the Springfield in to [email protected] or Carolyn cese,” said Father The full report can be found online at Illinois Diocesan Council of Catholic Munie, SDCCW President, at (618) 667- Brian Alford, direc- www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/ Women (SDCCW) are asking each par- 9102 or e-mail to [email protected]. tor of the Office vocations/ordination-class/index.cfm. father alford for Vocations for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. “There is no one mold that men have to fit into in order to be ‘qualified’ to serve the church in this ministry. The Lord chooses those whom he wants and then equips them with the 2016 graces necessary to fulfill the sacred duty Faith Community of leading people to him.” Deacons Paul Bonk of St. Mary and St. Nursing Course Mark Parish, Madison and Braden Maher of St. Anthony Parish in Effingham will be ordained by Bishop Thomas John Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays Paprocki on May 28 at the Cathedral of June 8 - 10 and 15 - 17, 2016 the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. The Georgetown University-based 8 am - 5 pm Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) collects the data St. John’s College of Nursing annually for the U.S. bishops. Among the Room 236 survey’s major findings: 729 E. Carpenter Street • The average age for the Class of 2016 Springfield, IL is 35. Eight in 10 respondents are between 25 and 39, slightly older than in 2015. • Three in 10 (30 percent) were born outside the United States, with the largest Nursing within a numbers coming from Colombia, Mexico, Faith Community the Philippines, Poland and Vietnam.

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visit stjohnscollegespringfield.edu or S N Department of Continuing Education P U G L • Most have been Catholic since R R S I N I , IN LD infancy, although eight percent became email [email protected]. GFIE Catholic later in life. Eighty-two per- PAGE 16 May 15, 2016 diocesan life CATHOLIC TIMES DIOCESAN DATEBOOK Sunday, May 15 Tuesday, May 17 SPRINGFIELD — Exposition and adoration Hospital Chapel, 11:30 a.m.-noon. BETHALTO — K. of C. #4688 All-You-Can- DECATUR — Mass, HSHS St. Mary’s of the Blessed Sacrament, Cathedral of the DECATUR — HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Eat Chicken Dinner, Our Lady Queen of Hospital Chapel, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Immaculate Conception, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Widowed Support Group, 11:30 a.m., Peace Parish gym, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults DECATUR — Breath of Life Support Group, Thursday, May 19 Main Hangar Restaurant, 910 S. Airport $10, children (6-10) $5, adult carry-outs HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, conference DECATUR — Mass, HSHS St. Mary’s Road. Contact Sister Chaminade Kelly, available. Public welcome. room 561, noon. For people with breathing Hospital Chapel, 11:30 a.m.-noon. OSF (217) 428-7733. DECATUR — Mass, HSHS St. Mary’s problems. For information (217) 464-2603. SPRINGFIELD — Catholic Mass, Memorial EFFINGHAM — HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospital Chapel, 11:30 a.m.-noon. EFFINGHAM — Eat at Mom’s Breastfeeding Medical Center, noon (217) 788-3585. Memorial Hospital, Breast Cancer Support SPRINGFIELD — Fatima Pilgrimage, Blessed Class, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial SPRINGFIELD — Eucharistic Adoration, Little Group, Women’s Wellness Center, 900 W. Sacrament Parish, 2 p.m. Speaker, Father Hospital auditorium, 6:30 p.m. Pre- Flower Church, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact Temple Ave., 5:30 p.m. For information James Isaacson. All of the diocese is registration required (217) 347-1529. Rachel (217) 529-1606. (217) 347-1638. invited and urged to attend. SPRINGFIELD — Catholic Mass, Memorial Friday, May 20 EFFINGHAM — American Heart Association, SPRINGFIELD — YAM, Young Adult Mass, Medical Center, noon (217) 788-3585. JACKSONVILLE — 12-Hour Adoration, Our Renewal Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider class, HSHS St. Anthony’s St. Viator Chapel, SHG West campus, SPRINGFIELD — Grief Support Group for Saviour Church, Holy Cross Chapel, 9 Memorial Hospital. Pre-registration Pastoral Center, 6:30 p.m. those who have lost a loved one, HSHS St. a.m.-9 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3 p.m. required, call for class times and avail- Monday, May 16 John’s Hospital, 4:30-6 p.m. For informa- MADISON — Fish Fry and Tacos, Polish ability, nominal fee for completion card. ALTON — Military Mass, Ss. Peter and Paul tion (217) 544-6464, ext. 55675. Hall (St. Stanislaus Lodge) lower level, 826 Greenwood St., 5-8 p.m. Eat-in or carry-out. Contact Kristi Smith (217) 347-1283. Church, 6 p.m. Contact Kris Kline (618) SPRINGFIELD — Survivors of Suicide Saturday, May 21 SPRINGFIELD — Eucharistic Adoration, Little 466-8951. Group for those who have lost a loved EFFINGHAM — New Brother/New Sister Flower Church, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact BISHOP CREEK — Prayer Vigil for Life, one to suicide, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Class, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Rachel (217) 529-1606. St. Isidore’s Catholic Church. Rosary 6:45-8 p.m. For information (217) 544- auditorium, 10 a.m., children ages (3-8). Pre- SPRINGFIELD — Catholic Mass, Memorial 6 p.m., Mass 6:30 p.m. Celebrant and 6464, ext. 55675. registration required (217) 347-1529. Medical Center, noon (217) 788-3585. homilist, Father Joseph Carlos, OFM. Wednesday, May 18 SPRINGFIELD — Latin Mass, Blessed Friday, May 27 Refreshments will be served. For informa- BETHALTO — K. of C. #4688, Red Cross Sacrament Church, 8 a.m. DECATUR — HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, tion (217) 857-3060. Blood Drive, Senior Citizens Center, 100 Sunday, May 22 1800 E. Lake Shore Dr., car seat safety DECATUR — Post Partum Emotional E. Central St., 4-8 p.m. Public welcome. SPRINGFIELD — YAM, Young Adult Mass, check, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Far west lot in DECATUR — Intercessory Prayer, Sisters of Support Group, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Viator Chapel, SHG West campus, front of the hospital. (217) 464-2046. Assisi conference room, 6:30 p.m. For Christ, 1 p.m. Contact Pat Mulvany (217) Pastoral Center, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28 information (217) 464-2334. 864-3961. Monday, May 23 SPRINGFIELD — Latin Mass, Blessed ALTAMONT — HSHS St. Anthony’s Sacrament Church, 8 a.m. Memorial Hospital’s home care, SPRINGFIELD — Blessing of the Boats, blood pressure screenings, Municipal Springfield Elks Lodge lakeside, Assembly Building, 11-11:30 a.m. For information of Boats, noon, Blessing Ceremony, 1 p.m. (217) 347-1529. Celebrant Father Charlie Hart, OFM. In DECATUR — HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, the event of rain it will be held Monday, Breastfeeding Support Group, Baby Talk, May 30, 1 p.m. 500 E. Lake Shore Dr., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 29 GILLESPIE — 27th Annual K. of C. Car For information (217) 464-2334. Show, Civic Center, registration 8 a.m.- Tuesday, May 24 12:30 p.m., registration fee $12 rain or DECATUR — Mass, HSHS St. Mary’s shine, professional judging, 12:30-3 p.m. Hospital Chapel, 11:30 a.m.-noon. SPRINGFIELD — YAM, Young Adult Mass, NEWTON — St. Anthony’s Memorial St. Viator Chapel, SHG West campus, Hospital’s home care, blood pressure Pastoral Center, 6:30 p.m. screenings, Jasper County Senior Center, Friday, June 10 10:30-11:30 a.m. For information (217) GRANITE CITY — Parish Picnic, St. 347-1529. Elizabeth Parish grounds, continues on QUINCY — Card party, St. Rose of Lima Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12. Church hall, doors open at 11 a.m. lunch Entertainment scheduled each day, car served at noon. Call (217) 223-8015 or show, washer tournament, carnival rides, (217) 222-7219. music and plenty of food. For information SPRINGFIELD — Catholic Mass, Memorial (618) 877-3300, ext. 4. Medical Center, noon (217) 788-3585. Saturday, June 18 SPRINGFIELD — Grief Support Group for SPRINGFIELD — 5th Annual “Our Lady of those who have lost a loved one, HSHS St. Distinction Award and Luncheon” Event, John’s Hospital, 4:30-6 p.m. For informa- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, tion (217) 544-6464, ext. 55675. Mass 10:30 a.m. Recognition luncheon Wednesday, May 25 following at the Sangamon Prairie DECATUR — Intercessory Prayer, Sisters of Reception Center, Chatham. Registration Christ, 1 p.m. Contact Pat Mulvany (217) forms at each parish rectory office, due by 864-3961. June 5. Luncheon reservations due by June EFFINGHAM — St. Anthony’s Memorial 12. Contact Joyce Knodle (217) 825-5150 Hospital’s Women Services, [email protected] or Carolyn Munie, Breastfeeding Support Group, Women’s (618) 667-9102 [email protected]. Wellness Center, 900 W. Temple Ave., Ongoing suite 108, 5 p.m. Contact Ashley Davis DECATUR – Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, (217) 347-1638. HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital chapel, (217) SPRINGFIELD — Sharing the Journey for 877-6716. Bereaved Parents of Springfield, Douglas EFFINGHAM – Perpetual Eucharistic United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas, Adoration, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial 6:30 p.m. Hospital chapel. (217) 342-4764. SPRINGFIELD — Exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Cathedral of the Please mail submissions to: Datebook, Immaculate Conception, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Catholic Times, 1615 W. Washington, Thursday, May 26 Springfield, IL 62702-4757; fax (217) 698- DECATUR — Mass, HSHS St. Mary’s 0802; or email [email protected]. CATHOLIC TIMES ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT MAy 15, 2016 PAGE 17 CAPSULE MOVIE REVIEWS NEW YORK (CNS) — The following Association of America rating is PG-13 — are capsule reviews of movies recently parents strongly cautioned. Some material reviewed by the Catholic News Service. may be inappropriate for children under 13. Keanu Ratchet & Clank (Warner Bros.) (Gramercy) Satirical action-comedy starring Busy 3-D visuals fail to mask the flat Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele as tone and by-the-numbers storytelling nerdy African-Americans who must pose of this animated sci-fi adventure from as murderous thugs — and mingle with co-directors Kevin Munroe and Jericca drug-slinging Los Angeles gangsters — to Cleland. recover the purloined kitten of the title. After failing in his effort to join a team As honed on their Comedy Central of glamorous intergalactic peacekeep- Our television series, Key and Peele’s brand of ers (their leader voiced by Jim Ward), a 21st socially aware humor frequently considers catlike mechanic (voice of James Arnold Year! the influence of pop culture on racial iden- Taylor) teams with a robot (voice of David More tiMe to buy! More Prizes! More fun! tity and translates well to the big screen. Kaye) to take on a planet-destroying vil- The catch is that they are bound to mimic lain (voice of Paul Giamatti) that the more what they spoof. And so their movie traf- seasoned warriors have so far been unable fics in precisely the material it sends up — to defeat. As scripted by Munroe, in col- particularly with respect to stereotypical laboration with T.J. Fixman and Gerry cursing. Director Peter Atencio keeps the Swallow, this video-game adaptation focus on his two stars whose approach is sends respectable messages about plucky generally light-hearted and good-natured. underdogs doing the right thing. But the Yet a disrespectful tone toward God and vehicle used to convey this theme bears religion, together with the gritty milieu more resemblance to a tired jalopy than a of their underworld parody, mars their gleaming spaceship. potentially valuable commentary. Some cartoon violence, including explo- Scenes of sometimes gory violence, sions, occasional peril. The Catholic much drug use, some irreverence, upper News Service classification is A-I — female and rear nudity, occasional pro- general patronage. The Motion Picture fanity, pervasive rough language. The Association of America rating is PG — Catholic News Service classification is O parental guidance suggested. Some mate- — morally offensive. The Motion Picture rial may not be suitable for children. Association of America rating is R — The Huntsman: Winter’s War restricted. Under 17 requires accompany- (Universal) ing parent or adult guardian. Positioned to bookend the action of Mother’s Day 2012’s Snow White and the Huntsman, (Open Road) this lavishly-staged adventure — at once Set in Atlanta, this sprawling ensemble a prequel and a sequel to the original — is Get your tickests by March 11th to comedy takes on, among other themes, well intentioned but dull and derivative. qualify for kick-off prizes divorce (Jennifer Aniston and Timothy Director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan and Olyphant), marital secrets (Kate Hudson screenwriters Evan Spiliotopoulos and early bird drawinGs and Aasif Mandvi), parental preju- Craig Mazin have doubled up on every- 1st - Fri., April 1st, St. Teresa dice (Margo Martindale and Robert thing from the first outing, match- 2nd - Fri., May 6th, St. Teresa Pine) and life after loss (Jason Sudeikis). ing their two time frames with a duo drawing party Considerable focus and aplomb would be of wicked queens (Charlize Theron, Sat., June 18th, St. Teresa required to keep an audience engaged with Emily Blunt), a pair of rival kingdoms such complex proceedings. 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Go Paperless NOW at ct.dio.org/gogreen PAGE 18 MAy 15, 2016 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES 2016 religious jubilarians Celebrating milestone years of service to the faith By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN ebrating a significant jubilee in 2016. Associate Editor These women and men surely deserve our thanks, respect and admiration for coura- Catholic Times is pleased to recognize the following religious sisters, brothers and geously answering the call to serve God’s people. Read on to see if you recognize some- priests who have lived in or served in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and are cel- one who made a difference in your life.

Sister Teresita has certificates in food Sister Emma has a certificate in food ser- bachelor’s in nursing education and her service supervision and in applied food vice from Fontbonne University in St. Louis bachelor’s in physical therapy, both from ADORERS of the service sanitation. Her mission was serving and received training in food service sanita- Saint Louis University. BLOOD of CHRIST as a cook, kitchen supervisor, food service tion in Belleville. She has lived out her min- She has served in nursing, physical ther- manager, baker, homemaker and laundry istry as a cook and quilter and still remains apy and as a coordinator for healthcare. In worker. in those ministries part-time in Red Bud. the Springfield diocese, she was a physical Sister Mary Anthony Living mission later in life, Sister Tere- She will celebrate with her ASC commu- therapist at St. Vincent (now Taylorville) sita resides at Red Bud and will be cele- nity members on Sept. 15. Memorial Hospital in Taylorville. Mathews, ASC brating with ASC community members in Sister Marciana is a parish visitor and 83 Years September. Sister Laura Goeckner, ASC lives in Herrin. She will celebrate with the Celebrating over eight decades as a 70 Years ASC community in September. member of the Adorers of the Blood of Sister Ann Connolly, ASC 70 Years On July 1, 1946 at the Ruma Center, Sister Stephanie Christ, United Sister Laura Goeckner, ASC, professed States Region Sister Ann Connolly, ASC, grew up in vows with the Adorers of the Blood of Mertens, ASC is Sister Mary Assumption and calls Assumption of the Christ, U.S. Region. She is another of the 65 Years A n t h o n y Blessed Virgin Mary her home parish. six Goeckner sisters who joined the Ador- Mathews, ASC, She professed ers. She was born On July 1, 1951 St. Louis native Sister a native of Coul- vows with the in Effingham and Stephanie Mertens, ASC, professed vows terville. She pro- Adorers of the St. Aloysius in with the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, fessed vows in Blood of Christ, Bishop Creek U.S. Region. 1933 at Ruma United States (now a part of She has a bachelor’s degree in theology Center in Ruma. Region, in 1946. St. Isidore the from Saint Louis University and a master’s Sister Mary Sister Ann Farmer Parish in in religion and religious education from Anthony earned has a bachelor’s Dieterich) is her Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Sister Mary Anthony several degrees degree in occu- home parish. Sister Stepha- and certifica- pational therapy Sister Laura nie has served tions, all from Saint Louis University: a from College of received food as an elementary bachelor’s in philosophy in 1948; a mas- St. Catherine in service educa- teacher, religious ter’s in education in 1960 and a certifi- Sister Ann St. Paul, Minn., Sister Laura tion at Font- education coor- cate in the corporate ministry program a master’s in theology from Saint Louis bonne University in St. Louis and dietary dinator, social in 1984. University; as well as a certificate of manager’s training in St. Louis, Belleville concerns direc- In the Springfield diocese she was a nursing from St. John’s School of Nurs- and Taylorville. Her primary areas of min- tor and as a coor- teacher at Catholic Children’s Home in ing Education in Springfield. istry were in food and dietary service, dinator for an Alton. Her principal areas of ministry Her service included nursing and work- parish ministry, activities coordination Office of Justice were teacher, principal, education coor- ing as a coordinator of health; case man- and home care-giving. and Peace. In the dinator, corporate ministry chaplain and ager for Catholic Urban Programs in the In the Springfield diocese she was Springfield dio- Sister Stephanie adult educator. Her ministry took her to Springfield diocese; and nursing and occu- dietary supervisor at Catholic Children’s cese she served other countries as well. She was a tutor pational therapy at St. Vincent (now Tay- Home in Alton and as a home care worker as a teacher at St. Matthew School in Alton. in La Labor, Guatemala. She was also a lorville) Memorial Hospital in Taylorville. at St. Vincent (now Taylorville) Memorial Now living mission in later life, she lives teacher and a missionary in China, where Sister Ann is now living mission in later Hospital in Taylorville. in Red Bud and will celebrate with the ASC she was for a time held in a concentration life and will celebrate with her ASC com- Sister Laura is living mission in later life community in September. camp during WWII. munity members in September. Now living mission later in life, Sister in Red Bud and does quilting. She will cel- Mary Anthony resides at Red Bud and will ebrate with the ASC community members Sister Pat (Mary Cleta) Sister Emma Goeckner, ASC on Sept. 15. be honored with ASC community mem- 70 Years Schlarman, ASC bers in September. 60 Years Sister Emma Goeckner, ASC, professed Sister Marciana Sister Teresita Kern, ASC vows with the Heimann, ASC Sister Pat Schlarman, ASC, professed 75 Years Adorers of the 70 Years vows with the Adorers of the Blood of Blood of Christ, Christ, U.S. Region, on July 1, 1956 in Ruma. A native of U.S. Region, on A native of She has her bachelor’s in theology Red Bud, Sister July 1, 1946 at Albers, Sister from Saint Louis University, a master’s Teresita Kern, the Ruma Center Marciana Hei- in elementary school administration and ASC is celebrat- in Ruma. She mann, ASC, supervision from Southwest Missouri ing 75 years since was one of six professed vows State University in Cape Girardeau, Mo., a she professed Goeckner sisters with the Ador- certificate in pastoral administration from vows in 1941 as to join the Ador- ers of the Blood St. Mary University in San Antonio, Texas an Adorer of the ers. She was born of Christ, U.S. and a catechist certification from the Dio- Blood of Christ, in Effingham and Region on July 1, cese of Memphis, Tennessee. United States calls St. Aloysius Sister Emma 1946 at the Ruma Sister Pat was a teacher at St. Mary Region at the in Bishop Creek Center. School in Taylorville. She has served as Ruma Center in Sister Mar- Sister Teresita (now a part of St. Isidore the Farmer Sister Marciana Ruma. Parish in Dieterich) her home parish. ciana has her Continued on page 19: Jubilarians CATHOLIC TIMES DioCESAn lifE MAy 15, 2016 PAGE 19

ContinuedJUBILARIANS from page 18 served in pasto- in adult education from Regis College in better part of Sister Agnes Marie’s minis- ral, social justice, Denver. try was in food service, where she served ADoRERS of the and vocation She has served as an elementary teacher at the Mt. Providence motherhouse in St. BlooD of CHRiST work; and has and principal, provincial treasurer and Louis for 30 years (1959 to 1989). In fact, been a pastoral councilor and a regional leader. In the Sister Agnes Marie used to prepare the 200 coordinator of Springfield diocese she was associate loaves of bread needed for St. Elizabeth catechesis and director of the Office for Education. Medical Center’s Bread Day. She also min- an elementary Eucharist. Pres- Sister Barbara Jean currently lives in istered in child teacher and prin- ently she is gen- Red Bud where she is the Ruma Center care at St. Mary’s cipal, catechist, eral coordinator property director, co-director of Ministry Special School campus minister, of Vocations, and an author and speaker. (1989 to 1998) youth minister, of Salud Inte- She will celebrate her jubilee in July. and was the local pastoral asso- gral-Sangre de Sister Anitawa director at the ciate, pastoral Cristo in La Paz, St. Elizabeth’s minister, and as Bolivia. and St. Clare’s a teacher of Eng- Sister Anitawa will celebrate her jubilee SiSTERS of DiVinE lish as a Second in July. PRoViDEnCE Villa mother- Language (ESL). house (1998 to Sister Barbara Jean 2012). Currently, Sister Pat She lives in Red Bud and is a vol- franklin, ASC Sister Agnes Sister Agnes Marie unteer in Hispanic ministry. She will cel- Marie resides at 50 Years Sister Rosemary Micka, CDP St. Clare’s Villa where she serves in prayer ebrate her jubilee in June. 75 Years Illinois native Sister Barbara Jean Frank- and general service ministry. Describing Sister Anitawa lin, ASC, is from Prairie du Rocher. She Sister Rosemary Micka, formerly Sister herself as happy, faithful, caring, kind and prayerful, helping the needy and depend- (Ann Therese) fearday, ASC professed vows Mary Bernard, entered the community with the Ador- from her home parish of St. Anthony of ing on Providence is how she sees herself 50 Years ers of the Blood Padua in St. Louis. Sister Rosemary says living out her charism. A native of Teutopolis, Sister Anitawa of Christ, U.S. that she had a desire to enter religious life Fearday, ASC, calls St. Francis of Assisi Region, on July from the time she was in fifth grade. Her Sister Mary Michael her home parish. She professed vows 1, 1966 at Ruma father and moth- McCulla, CDP with the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Center in Ruma. er’s strong Chris- 60 Years U.S. Region, on July 1, 1966 at the Ruma She has a tian influence is Center in Ruma. bachelor’s degree most likely the Sister Mary Michael McCulla entered Sister Anitawa has her bachelor’s in the- in English from reason that of her religious life in 1956 from St. Patrick Parish ology from Saint Louis University, a cer- Saint Louis Uni- eight brothers in Fallon, Nev. She inquired about religious tificate in adult education from Aquinas versity; a mas- and sisters, two life with the Sisters of Divine Providence, Institute of Theology in St. Louis, and a Sister Barbara Jean ter’s in education became priests and remembers master’s in adult education from Antioch administration and three became being contacted College in Austin, Texas. and supervision from Southern Illinois sisters. She says, by Sister Mary She has been a teacher and missionary; University in Edwardsville, and a master’s “We attended Philip Hamp- daily Mass as ton. It was this children.” Sister Sister Rosemary personal touch Rosemary’s min- that influenced istry was in education. She taught at St. her decision to Fatima Mark’s School in Venice (1961 to 1964; join the commu- 1966 to 1971) and was both a teacher and nity. Sister Mary principal at Divine Providence School in Michael served Westchester (1972 to 2000). Currently, Sister Mary Michael for 24 years at Pilgrimage Sister Rosemary resides at St. Clare’s Villa St. Elizabeth in Alton, where she serves in prayer minis- Medical Center in Granite City, the hos- try. Describing herself as prayerful, joyful pital owned and operated by the Sisters and service-oriented, she enjoys rosary of Divine Providence from the 1920s until Sunday, May 15 making. Over the years, Sister Rosemary 2001. She acquired a master’s degree in has found that what’s most important to gerontology nursing, and spent five years 2 p.m. her is realizing that God is taking care of at Washington University Hospital in St. her every second of her life. She says, “To Louis in Alzheimer’s research work, and know that every situation in my life, even another five years at Saint Louis Univer- the most painful, is ordered in his Provi- sity in gerontologic rehab. Currently, Sister dence for my good, is very consoling. I try Blessed Sacrament Mary Michael is in ministry in Korea. She each day to get rid of my ‘self’ will and to believes she lives the mission of the com- draw closer to him and his will in my life.” Parish munity by manifesting Jesus, the healer, in Springfield Sister Agnes Marie her ministry. Geringer, CDP Sister Emily Meehan, CDP Speaker: 60 Years 60 Years Father James Isaacson Sister Agnes Marie Geringer entered Sister Emily Meehan, formerly Sister religious life in 1956. She considers her Mary Timothy, entered religious life in aunt, Sister Justina, a Sister of St. Joseph, 1956 from St. Mark Parish in Venice. She All of the diocese is invited and urged to attend. as the person who most influenced her always loved God and wanted to work as decision to enter religious life, as she admired her and wanted to be like her. The Continued on page 20: Jubilarians PAGE 20 MAy 15, 2016 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES

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From 1957 Sister M. Margaret SIStErS of DIVINE CLErICS to 1972, Sister Gibbons, FSGM PrOVIDENCE M. Henrietta 25 Years of St. Viator served in the laundry area of Sister M. Margaret Gibbons, FSGM, Saint Anthony’s the daughter of Joan Gibbons and the a religious. She recalls, “My parents were Father John Van Wiel, CSV Hospital (now late Roger Gibbons, was born in Orange devout Catholics who had a deep respect County, Calif. She is celebrating 25 years 50 Years Saint Anthony’s for the sisters. I was taught by the Sisters of Health Center) of religious life, as she entered the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George Divine Providence, and also had an older Father John Van Wiel is celebrating 50 in Alton. She on Sept. 8, 1991 at St. Francis Convent sister who had already entered the com- years as a Viatorian. He was ordained June then spent eight in Alton. munity. All these reasons influenced my 4, 1966 in Olympia Field. Sister M. Henrietta years (from She has her bachelor’s degree in elemen- decision.” Sister Father Van Wiel has his bachelor’s and 1972 to 1980) tary education from Franciscan University Emily spent most master’s degree in chemistry; a master’s in in Cruzeiro do Sul, Brazil. She was one of of Steubenville of her ministry educational administration; a certificate in two founding sisters for the order’s Brazil- in . She has years as an ele- religious education; and he graduated from ian Missions. She returned to St. Francis spent her reli- mentary teacher Viatorian Seminary at the Catholic Univer- at Divine Provi- Convent in Alton, where she has served as gious life serving sity of America in Washington, D.C. dence School an adoration sister since 1980. as an elementary His principal areas of ministry have been in Westchester Sister M. Henrietta and her congre- school teacher. in secondary education, religious formation (1962 to 1967, gation will be celebrating when Bishop In the Diocese and assisting in parishes. He spent a total 1971 to 1972, Thomas John Paprocki celebrates Mass of Springfield of about 25 years 1989 to 2000) for them on Aug. 2 at St. Francis Chapel in Illinois, she and Mt. Provi- at St. Viator High in Alton. The public is invited to a recep- was a teacher at Sister Emily dence Boarding School in Arling- tion from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Perpet- St. Mary School ton Heights (from in Alton from School for Boys in Normandy, Mo., (1971 ual Help Center of OSF Saint Anthony’s Sister M. Margaret to 1974, 1979 to 1984). Since 2006, she has 1966 to 1967, and Health Center. 1996 to 2000. worked in pastoral ministry at St. Rose then from 1987 Her other teaching assignments were in Phillippine Duchesne Parish in Floris- to 2013) where he Sister M. Bernard Champaign, Oklahoma and Missouri. She sant, Mo. She ministers to the elderly and was first a teacher presently is sister in charge of St. George homebound. and then was Simmons, FSGM Convent and teacher at St. Catherine Ele- teacher/depart- 50 Years mentary School in Tulsa, Okla. ment chair there Sister M. Margaret plans a private cel- Sister Maria Patterson, CDP St. Louis native Sister M. Bernard Sim- from 1993 to ebration in the congregation this fall. Father Van Wiel mons, FSGM, is marking 50 years of pro- 50 Years 2013. When he fession of vows as a Sister of St. Francis of was younger he held the titles of teacher, Sister Maria Patterson entered the the Martyr St. George, which took place Sister Marietta dean of discipline, department chair, coach community in September 1966 from St. at St. Francis Convent in Alton. Gibson, FSGM and principal at Bishop McNamara High Mary Parish in Madison. She credits the She has a bachelor’s degree in social 25 Years Sisters of Divine Providence who taught School in Kankakee from 1967 to 1972. work from Maril- her as influenc- He was also the principal at Alleman High lac College in St. The daughter of the late John and June ing her decision School in Rock Island from 1972 to 1984. Louis; a mas- Gibson, Sister Marietta Gibson, FSGM, is to enter reli- In the Springfield diocese, he was teacher, ter’s in catechet- celebrating her jubilee of 25 years of reli- gious life. Sister counselor, dean of discipline and admin- ics from Notre gious life. She entered the Sisters of St. Maria’s ministry istrative assistant at Griffin High School Dame Institute Francis of the Martyr St. George on Sept. includes Ascen- from 1985 to 1987. He was novice master at in Arlington, Va.; 8, 1991 in Alton at St. Francis Convent. sion School in the Viatorian Province Center in Arlington a master’s in early Born in Chicago, she worked in the Normandy, Mo., Heights from 1992 to 1996 and then from childhood educa- infirmary and in housekeeping at St. Fran- (1975 to 1981) 2015 to 2016. tion from East- cis Convent in and liturgy Father Van Wiel has recently retired and ern Michigan Alton from 1994 coordinator at lives in Arlington Heights where he will University; and a to 1997. From St. Ignatius of Sister M. Bernard celebrate with the Viatorian Community at certificate in edu- 1997 to 2007 Antioch Catho- Sister Maria its annual assembly in June. cational administration/elementary prin- she served as a lic Community in Antioch, Tenn., (1981 cipal from the University of in nurse’s aide at to 2015). Currently, Sister Maria is on Lincoln, Neb. Mother of Good sabbatical and focused on songwriting. SIStErS of From 1977 to 1983, Sister M. Bernard Counsel Home in An accomplished songwriter/musician, served at St. Patrick School in Alton, St. Louis. Since she released her first CD, I Wait, in 2012. St. FrANCIS of the where she was a teacher and DRE. From 2007 she has What is most important to her within the MArtYr St. GEOrGE 1983 to 2010 she served as a teacher/prin- been back at St. charism of the community is making God’s cipal in grade schools in Michigan, Okla- Francis Convent, Providence visible to others, whether that Sister Marietta homa, Nebraska and Kansas. Since 2011 serving in the is done through music, poetry, preparing Sister M. Henrietta she has been local superior at Mother of infirmary and nice meals, encountering others on trails Good Counsel Home and is in pastoral also in housekeeping. Her present assign- or travels or being a voice for the voiceless. Eixler, FSGM ment is refectorian at the convent. 60 Years care in St. Louis. Sister M. Bernard, along with her con- Sister Marietta is planning a private cel- Sister M. Henrietta Eixler, FSGM, gregation, will celebrate when Bishop ebration in the congregation this fall. is celebrating 60 years of profession Thomas John Paprocki celebrates Mass Continued on page 21: JubIlarIans of vows as a Sister of St. Francis of the for them in St. Francis Chapel in Alton on Martyr St. George. Although she pro- Aug. 2. The public is invited to a recep- fessed vows in America at Francis Con- tion from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Perpet- vent in Alton, she was born in Bramhar, ual Help Center of OSF Saint Anthony’s Kreis Meppen, Germany. Health Center. CATHOLIC TIMES diOCesAn LiFe MAy 15, 2016 PAGE 21

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St. Mary School in Alton. Since 2013 she in the state of Texas for nearly 20 years. tant as St. Francis Solanus in Quincy sisTeRs of has been a teacher of violin at Lewis and Today Father Vincent is retired but from 1965 to 1973 and then later was sT. FRAnCis of the Clark Community College in Godfrey. She serves in supply ministry. He lives at St. a pastor there MARTYR sT. GeORGe lives at St. Francis Convent in Alton. Clare’s Friary in Alton. from 1990 to This fall, Sister Marie-Therese plans to 2001. From 2001 take part in a private celebration in the sister M. seraphica Father Joseph Hemmer, OFM to 2012 he was congregation. 70 Years pastor of St. Montez, FsGM Francis of Assisi 25 Years It has been 70 years since Father Joseph in Teutopolis. ORdeR of Hemmer, OFM, received his habit as a A St. Louis Sister M. Seraphica Montez, FSGM, was FRiARs MinOR member of the native, Father born in Lubbock, Texas and is the daugh- Franciscan Friars Austin is now ter of Isaul and Eva Montez. She entered of the Sacred serving in sup- the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. Heart Province. ply ministry Father Austin George on Sept. 8, 1991 in Alton at St. Fran- Father Louis Antl, OFM He received and lives at Holy cis Convent. 75 Years the habit on Cross Friary in Quincy. She has her bachelor’s degree in math- July 4, 1946 ematical science Joliet native Father Louis Antl, OFM, is in Teutopolis and secondary celebrating 75 years since the reception of and was later Father Michael Crosby, OFM education certi- his habit as a member of the Franciscan ordained on June 60 Years fication in math- Friars of the Sacred Heart Province on 24, 1954. New York native Father Michael Crosby, ematics, minor Aug. 14, 1941 in Teutopolis. He was later A Nebra ska Father Joseph OFM, is also celebrating 60 years since in theology from ordained a priest on June 24, 1948. native he did his he received the habit as a member of the Franciscan Uni- Over the years Father Louis was a lec- sacred eloquence in Quincy from 1954 to Franciscan Friars of the Sacred Heart versity of Steu- tor of theology, pastor, chaplain, instruc- 1955. He returned to Quincy as a cam- Province on June benville, Ohio; tor, director of a pus minister, where he served from 1987 21, 1956. He was and her mas- Newman Center, to 1988. He also has been an assistant, later ordained. ter’s in religious and confessor instructor, principal, and pastor. He has served sister M. seraphica studies from St. at the Lateran He currently is pastor at two Alaskan Supply Ministry. as a pastor, paro- Charles Borro- parishes: St. Teresa in Kaltag and St. In the Diocese chial vicar, con- meo Seminary in Philadelphia. Peter-in-Chains in Ruby. Sister M. Seraphica has been a Catho- of Springfield in fessor, director lic elementary school teacher in Mary- Illinois he minis- Father Vernard of the Office of land, and a Catholic high school teacher tered at St. Joseph Friar Formation, in Rock Island, and in the states of Kansas in Teutopolis in Kommer, OFM assistant for sec- and . From 2002 to 2006 she was 1952, served at 70 Years ular Franciscans, Quincy College vocation/postulant director at St. Francis Father Louis Father Michael director of Il from 1952 Father Vernard Kommer, OFM, has Ritiro Franciscan Convent in Alton and from 2011 to 2013 she been ordained as a Franciscan Friar of the to 1953, and was a lector of theology in Retreat Center and in supply ministry. was in missionary service in Havana, Cuba. Sacred Heart Province for an outstanding Teutopolis from 1953 to 1961. He ministered in Quincy in several Since 2014 she has been a teacher at Mar- 70 years. He was ordained at St. Francis When Father Louis retired he moved capacities from 1967 to 1978. He was assis- quette Catholic High School in Alton and of Assisi Church to Our Lady of Angels at Villa West and tant dean of discipline and student religious lives at St. Francis Convent. in Teutopolis on lived there from 2007 to 2011. For the last from 1969 to 1971, and was academic dean Sister M. Seraphica will take part in a pri- Dec. 20, 1946. several years he has resided at Our Lady of from 1971 to 1978. vate celebration in the congregation this fall. He came to Angels Retirement Home in Joliet. Father Michael is now retired and lives at America from St. Clare’s Friary in Alton. sister Marie-Therese Father Vincent elsen, OFM his hometown of swiezynski, FsGM Engelskirchen, 75 Years Father Lambert 25 Years Germany. Michigan native Father Vincent He served his Leykam, OFM Sister Marie-Therese Swiezynski, FSGM, Elsen, OFM, is also celebrating 75 years sacred eloquence 60 Years hails from Milwaukee and is the daughter since he received his habit as a member in Quincy from of Suzanne Swiezynski and the late Thomas of the Franciscan Friars of the Sacred 1947 to 1948 and Mt. Vernon native Father Lambert Father Vernard Swiezynski. On Sept. 8, 1991, she entered Heart Province in Teutopolis on Aug. then went on to Leykam, OFM, is celebrating 60 years the Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. 14, 1941. Later, he was ordained a priest serve in other ordained as a George at St. on Dec. 19, 1947. parts of the country as an assistant, pastor, Franciscan Friar Francis Convent He spent 1948 to 1949 in sacred elo- instructor, chaplain and senior priest. He of the Sacred in Alton. q u e n c e i n is retired and lives at Notre Dame Parish Heart Province. She has her Q u i n c y a n d in Clarendon Hills. He was ordained bachelor’s in r e t u r n e d t o on June 29, 1956 music (violin per- Q u i nc y f rom Father Austin Albers, OFM at St. Francis of formance) from 1950 to 1954. 60 Years Assisi Church in De Paul Univer- Father Vincent Teutopolis. sity School of lists as his prin- This year Father Austin Albers, OFM, is Over the years, Music in Chi- cipal areas of celebrating 60 years since he received the Father Lambert cago. She earned ministry: assis- habit as a member of the Franciscan Friars has served as an her master’s in tant, mission of the Sacred Heart Province on June 21, Father Lambert sister Marie-Therese assistant, chap- music and music band, instruc- 1956 in Teutopolis. He was later ordained lain, associate pastor and pastor. In the education from tor, director of a on Jan. 19, 1964. Father Vincent Diocese of Springfield in Illinois he was in Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Newman Center, Over the years he has served as a pas- pastoral formation in Quincy from 1957 to From 1994 to 2013, Sister Marie-Therese retreat house director, pastor, senior tor and parochial vicar. In the Diocese of was an elementary school music teacher at parochial vicar and chaplain. He served Springfield in Illinois he served as assis- Continued on page 22: Jubilarians PAGE 22 MAy 15, 2016 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES

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istered in Quincy Father Kurt Hartrich, OFM associate pastor, pastor, parochial vicar in 1960. 50 Years and confessor. In the Springfield diocese, ORDER of O v e r t h e he was in Quincy as a young priest from FRIARS MINOR years, Brother Father Kurt Hartrich, OFM, is celebrat- 1966 to 1967 and then again from 1969 to Christopher has ing 50 years of the priesthood this year. 1971. He returned to Quincy once more been a cook, A native of Indianapolis, he was ordained as associate pastor at St. Francis Solanus served in social a priest of the Parish from 1982 to 1984. He resided in 1958 and served as a pastor of St. Francis in work, AIDS min- Franciscan Friars Riverton and was pastor of the former Teutopolis and at St. Rose from 1991 to 1998. istry, and as a of the Sacred St. Joseph Parish in Buffalo from 1984 to Father Lambert is now retired but Liaison for St. Heart Province 1986. serves in supply ministry. He lives at St. Mary’s Home for on Jan. 9, 1966. Presently Father Glenn resides at St. Maximilian Kolbe Friary in Crowley, Texas. Brother Christopher the Aged. He is His ordina- Peter Friary and is confessor at St. Peter now semi-retired tion took place Church in Chicago. Father Eugene Michel, OFM and lives as San Damiano Friary in Cicero. at St. Francis of 60 Years Assisi Church in Brother Raymond Teutopolis. It has been 60 years since Father Eugene Father Kurt Shuhert, OFM Michel, OFM, received his habit as a has been a mas- 50 Years Father Andre Father Kurt member of the Franciscan Friars of the ter of forma- A native of Kansas City, Mo., Brother Sacred Heart Province. He received it on Schludecker, OFM tion, parish pastor, director of the Office 60 Years Raymond Shuhert, OFM, is celebrating June 21, 1956 of Friar Formation, and provincial min- 50 years as a in Teutopolis. Father Andre Schludecker, OFM, a ister of the Sacred Heart Province. The brother with the He later was native of Indianapolis, received his habit parishioners of St. Francis Solanus Parish Franciscan Friars ordained a priest. as a member of the Franciscan Friars of in Quincy remember him as their pastor of the Sacred Father Eugene the Sacred Heart from 2001 to 2009. Heart Province. served in Quincy Province on June He is currently serving as pastor of St. He received from 1977 to 21, 1956. He was Peter Church in Chicago — sometimes his habit on 1978. He has then ordained a known as St. Peter’s in the Loop — where June 21, 1966 in also served in priest on Jan. 19, he resides in the St. Peter Friary on West Teutopolis. other areas as 1964. Madison Street. B r o t h e r a chaplain at Over the years Raymond was the American Brother Gordon Father Eugene Father Andre a tailor for the Embassy, associ- has been an Hayes, OFM Friars in Quincy Brother Raymond ate pastor, parochial vicar and pastor. He is assistant, asso- 50 Years from 1967 to 1970. He was also a student now retired and lives in St. Paul, Minn. ciate pastor, there from 1971 to 1974 and served again Brother Gordon Hayes, OFM, received pastor and con- Father Andre in Quincy from 1974 to 1975. He has also Father Bertin Miller, OFM fessor. He has his habit as a member of the Franciscan done office work for the Friars. Friars of the Sacred Heart Province on 60 Years spent the last dozen years ministering in Brother Raymond is currently serving as the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. He June 21, 1966 in a tailor at St. Peter Friary on West Madison Teutopolis. Joliet native Father Bertin Miller, was chaplain to the senior friars at Villa Street in Chicago. O v e r t h e OFM, received his habit as a member of West in Sherman from 2004 to 2008. He years he served the Franciscan Friars of the Sacred Heart has also been serving for many years as in household Father Ducanh Pham, OFM P r o v i n c e 6 0 the chaplain to the Franciscan Sisters. ministry, as years ago on He currently lives at Our Lady of Angels 25 Years a cook and in June 21, 1956 Friary at Greccio in Springfield. Father Ducanh Pham, OFM, is celebrat- in Teutopolis. hospital min- istry. A native ing 25 years since he received the habit as He w a s l at er a member of the Franciscan Friars of the ordained a priest. of Pine Bluff, Father Frank Coens, OFM Ark., he served Sacred Heart Province in Franklin, Ind. Father Bertin He was ordained a priest on May 5, 2012. was assistant pro- 50 Years in the Diocese of Springfield in Brother Gordon A native of vincial director of Saigon, Vietnam the Third Order Father Frank Coens, OFM, is a native of Illinois for just two years. He was a cook Quincy. He received his habit as a mem- in Quincy from 1968 to 1970. He is now Father Ducanh in Quincy from has worked in 1968 to 1969. He ber of the Franciscan Friars of the Sacred retired and resides in Monroe, La. Father Bertin Heart Province on June 21, 1966. He was Outreach min- has been a chap- istries, as a l a i n, d i re c tor later ordained a Father Glenn Phillips, OFM priest. teacher, in voca- of Evergreen Hills Homes, director of the 50 Years tion ministry Office of Friar Formation and was on spe- Father Frank has been an asso- Father Glenn Phillips, OFM, was and as direc- cial assignment for the Paracletes. Presently tor of the can- he is director of the Wounded Brothers ciate pastor, pas- ordained a priest tor, director of of the Franciscan didacy program Program in Dittmer, Mo. at St. John the the Franciscan Friars of the Father Ducanh Vocation Office, Sacred Heart Baptist in Joliet. and secretary of Province on Jan. Since 2011 he has been provincial coun- Brother Christopher the Sacred Heart 9, 1966. His ordi- cilor. Over the years, his work has taken Neuman, OFM Province. He is nation took place him among other places to Indianapolis, currently pas- at St. Francis of Chicago, and New York. 60 Years Father Frank tor of Our Lady Assisi Church in Beginning in 2012, he was named paro- Cleveland, Ohio native Brother of Perpetual Help Parish in Farmerville, Teutopolis. chial vicar of St. Francis Solanus Church in Christopher Neuman, OFM, received his La. He resides at Little Flower Friary in A native of St. Quincy, where he now continues to serve. habit on June 21, 1956 in Teutopolis. He Monroe, La. Father Glenn Charles, Mo., served in Teutopolis in 1957 and then min- he has been an Continued on page 23: Jubilarians CATHOLIC TIMES diOCeSan liFe MAy 15, 2016 PAGE 23

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in modern European history from Saint In the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Sister Thecia spent many years serv- dOMiniCan Louis University. she was a teacher at St. Francis Cabrini, ing in the Springfield diocese. She was SiSTeRS In the Springfield diocese Sister M. Springfield from 1956 to 1958; St. Thomas a teacher at the Carlinville Religious of SPRinGField Ruthanne spent many years as an edu- School, Newton from 1958 to 1960; Education Center from 1956 to 1958; class- cator, serving as teacher and then prin- and St. John Neumann, Maryville from room and music teacher at St. Mary School, cipal at Ste. Marie Public School, Ste. 1983 to 1988. From 1968 to 1983, Sister Litchfield, 1962 to 1968; teacher and prin- Sister Mary Clare Fichtner, OP Marie, from 1958 to 1968; religious edu- Charmaine was cipal at St. Mary School, Assumption, 1971 60 Years cator, Carlinville Religious Education a teacher at San to 1973; teacher at St. Francis Cabrini, 1973 Center from 1968 to 1971; teacher at Holy Borja School to 1974; teacher and parish coordinator at Sister Mary Clare Fichtner, OP, pro- Ghost School, in Lima, Peru. fessed vows as a Dominican Sister Hillsboro Religious Education Center two Jerseyville from Also, she was a times in the 1980s; and then teacher and of Springfield on Jan. 4, 1956 at Sacred 1972 to 1978; teacher, librarian Heart Convent, parish coordinator at the Arcola Religious principal and and tutor in the Education Center from 1989 to 1991. She Springfield. t e a c h e r, S t . Chicago archdio- She has an also ministered in both the Joliet diocese Thomas School, cese and taught and the Rockford diocese. undergradu- New ton from in Duluth, Minn. a t e d e g r e e She was pastoral care chaplain at St. 1978 to 1984; Since 1993 she Mary’s Hospital in Rogers, Ark., from from DePaul history teacher has been serving Sister Charmaine 1996 to 2001. At that time she moved University, a at Sacred Heart in the Joliet dio- to become pastoral care chaplain at St. master’s of edu- A c a d e m y , cese as a story time reader and Spanish Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Miss., which cation in admin- Springfield from teacher for students in grades PreK-2 at St. is her current assignment. istration and 1984 to 1985; Sister M. Ruthanne Joseph School in Bradley. “My older sister, Sister M. Josita, was a supervision from and teacher at “The most challenging and fulfilling Springfield Dominican, and I was drawn the University of Our Saviour School, Jacksonville, 1986 to experience was beginning a school in to consider religious life when I visited her Sister Mary Clare Illinois, as well as 1988. Lima, Peru,” Sister Charmaine says. “I a master’s of the- Sister M. Ruthanne has been the librar- enjoyed getting to know and love people during the novitiate,” Sister Thecia says. “I ology in Black Catholic studies from St. ian at Sacred Heart Convent since 2003. in another land and a new language.” was encouraged in this idea by Sister M. Xavier University of New Orleans. She has also served in the Peoria diocese Norberta Slevin who was the principal at Although she has served in a variety and in the Chicago archdiocese, with St. John the Evangelist High School.” of dioceses, including the Chicago arch- Sister Thecia Kuhnline, OP the years 1991 to 2002 spent as assistant 60 Years diocese and the Rockford and Peoria dio- librarian at Marian Catholic High School ceses, Sister Mary Clare has a long history Sister M. Celestine in Chicago Heights. Carrollton native Sister Thecia Rondelli, OP with the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. “I was encouraged in my vocation by Kuhnline, OP, calls St. John the Evangelist She was an elementary teacher at St. Mary the Dominican and Franciscan sisters that her home parish. She professed vows with 60 Years School, Paris, from 1956 to 1962; elemen- taught me and encouraged me to enter,” the Dominican Sisters of Springfield on Sister M. Celestine Rondelli, OP, a tary teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes, she says. “I’ve enjoyed my life.” Jan. 4, 1956 at native of Springfield who calls St. Patrick Decatur, from 1968 to 1970 and was later Sacred Heart her home parish, professed vows as a a principal there from 1976 to 1982; she Convent. Dominican Sister of Springfield on Aug. was a principal and teacher at St. John Sister Charmaine Kribs, OP She has her 5, 1956 at Sacred Heart Convent. the Evangelist School in Carrollton from 60 Years undergraduate She earned her undergraduate degree 1970 to 1976; and teacher then principal Kankakee native Sister Charmaine degree in biol- of St. Patrick School in Springfield from in elementary education from St. Kribs, OP, professed vows with the ogy from St. Ambrose College; and a certificate in 1988 to 1995. From 1995 to 1999 she filled Dominican Sisters of Springfield on Norbert College; a ministry of presence on the east side of clinical pastoral education. Jan. 4, 1956 at Sacred Heart Convent in master’s in ele- In Springfield, she was a teacher at St. Springfield. From 1999 to 2011 she also Springfield. mentary educa- filled a ministry of presence and then was Agnes School, Springfield from 1969 to Sister Charmaine earned her under- tion from the 1974 and then again from 1989 to 1993, parish life coordinator at St. Mary Parish, graduate degree in English and Spanish University of Madison and St. Mark Parish, Venice. Sister Thecia and at Little Flower School from 1974 from St. Joseph College; earned her Illinois; mas- to 1989. She was also a teacher in the Presently Sister Mary Clare is pasto- elementary education certification; ter’s in religious studies from St. Charles Chicago archdiocese, the Peoria diocese, ral associate at Sacred Heart Church in and completed coursework at Catholic Seminary; and is a certified chap- Columbia, Mo., where she has served University of Puerto Rico, Ponce, in lan- lain with the National Association of since 2012. guage and history studies. Catholic Chaplains. Continued on page 24: Jubilarians “The wholesome grace and practical attitudes toward problem-solving of the Springfield Dominican Sisters I knew at my school in Richmond, Mich., attracted Catholic Gifts me,” says Sister Mary Clare. “The spirit Little Flower Gifts & Books of continuing to pioneer in ministry and (618) 654-7729 willingness of so many sisters to live an 207 Suppiger Lane itinerant form of poverty has captivated me all my life.” Highland (behind McDonalds) Tue.-Fri. 11-6 Sister M. Ruthanne Huss, OP Sat. 10-3 • Closed Sun. & Mon. 60 Years Baptism gowns & gifts, Bibles, books, Sister M. Ruthanne Huss, OP, a Confirmation & First Communion Dominican Sister of Springfield, pro- Great gifts for all occasions fessed vows on Jan. 4, 1956 at Sacred This coupon good for Heart Convent in Springfield. A native of Aurora, she earned her 15% off ONE undergraduate degree in history from regular-priced item St. Ambrose College and her master’s PAGE 24 MAy 15, 2016 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES

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was influenced by the Dominican Sisters. St. Norbert College; and her master’s in retired from this ministry in 2011 and DOMINICAN I loved them dearly, watched them religious stud- has since that time been in a ministry of SISTERS closely, and saw in them a deep love of ies from Aquinas prayer. God, and also a love for life and people,” Institute of Sister Patricia’s family joined her for of SPRINGFIELD she says. “I listened to them tell Gospel Religious Studies. a private celebration at Sacred Heart stories and the lives of the saints, and She served Convent in April. the Rockford diocese and in Denver. saw how their lives mirrored what they as an elemen- Since 2000, Sister M. Celestine has taught. They were authentic. I wanted to tary educator in Sister M. Dorothea been minister- be just like them.” the Springfield, Sondgeroth, OP ing in pastoral Rockford, and care. She has Sister Patricia Seelbach, OP Joliet dioceses, 60 Years been serving in 60 Years and in the Sister M. Dorothea Sondgeroth, OP, t hat capacit y Sister Patricia archdiocese of professed vows with the Dominican at St. Dominic Farmersville native Sister Patricia Chicago, and Sisters of Springfield on Aug. 5, 1956. She Hospital in Seelbach, OP, grew up in St. Isidore taught in the religious education centers is a native of Peterstown and grew up in Jackson, Miss., Parish, which is now St. Mary Parish. She in the Springfield diocese. In 1986 she Ss. Peter and Paul Parish. since 2001. professed vows as a Dominican Sister began her support service ministry to She has her undergraduate degree “From kinder- of Springfield on Jan. 4, 1956 at Sacred the community, delighting sisters and in home economics from Marycrest garten through Heart Convent. convent guests with her delicious baked College; her master’s in dietetics and grade school and Sister Patricia earned her undergradu- goods and sharing her sewing skills gen- Sister M. Celestine high school I ate degree in elementary education from erously with anyone who asked. She Continued on page 25: Jubilarians Congratulations to our Religious Jubilarians Thank you for your years of service! God bless all of you!

Protecting God’s Children for Adults® Diocese of Springfield in Illinois ~ Office for Safe Environment Protecting God’s Children for Adults® is a child sexual abuse prevention program offered by the diocese to instruct Church personnel on the prevention of child sexual abuse and the steps to creating a safe environment for the protection of children and young people. All Church personnel are required to attend a Protecting God’s Children for Adults training session. A description of Church personnel follows this schedule. Date Weekday Time Training Site Date Weekday Time Training Site 6:30- Rochester, 633 S. Walnut, St. Jude Church Quincy, 1115 S. 7th, Blessed Sacrament Leo Amen Rm., Church May 19 Tuesday June 6 Monday 6-9 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Church Office, (217) 498-9197, ext. 10 Office, (217) 222-2759 6:30- Taylorville, 422 S. Washington, St. Mary’s School, All-Purpose Rm. 6:30- Highland, 1412 9th St., St. Paul Parish Ctr. May 19 Tuesday July 7 Thursday 9:30 p.m. Church Office, (217) 824-6501 9:30 p.m. Church Office, (618) 654-2339 6:30- Auburn, 125 E. Washington, Holy Cross Church 6:30- Highland, 1412 9th St., St. Paul Parish Ctr. May 23 Monday Aug. 4 Thursday 9:30 p.m. Church Office, (217) 438-6222 9:30 p.m. Church Office, (618) 654-2339 Chatham, 700 E. Spruce St., St. Joseph the Worker Church 6:30- Highland, 1412 9th St., St. Paul Parish Ctr. May 25 Wednesday 7-9:30 p.m. Sept.1 Thursday Church Office, (217) 483-3772 9:30 p.m. Church Office, (618) 654-2339 6:30- Highland, 1412 9th St., St. Paul Parish Ctr. 6:30- Highland, 1412 9th St., St. Paul Parish Ctr. June 2 Thursday Oct. 6 Thursday 9:30 p.m. Church Office, (618) 654-2339 9:30 p.m. Church Office, (618) 654-2339 6:30- Highland, 1412 9th St., St. Paul Parish Ctr. Church Personnel – Within the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Church personnel Nov. 3 Thursday includes all priests and deacons incardinated in the Diocese and in good standing; 9:30 p.m. Church Office, (618) 654-2339 other priests and deacons who have the faculties of the Diocese, all religious (members of institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life, lay persons employed full-time Please call the contact number of the training site to or part-time in the parishes, schools, agencies and other institutions in the Diocese and all religious register your attendance. The training sessions are typically and lay persons 18 years of age and older serving in any volunteer capacity in the parishes, schools, 2 ½ to 3 hours. Compliance with the training requirement agencies and other institutions of the diocese of Springfield in Illinois to include volunteers in ministries requires a participant be present for the entire session. There is no fee for attending the training session. Because of the liturgy (i.e., Eucharistic/Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Ushers, Greeters/ of the sensitive nature of the training topic children under Hospitality, Choir members, musicians and equipment technicians), volunteering in the parishes schools, the age of 18 should not be in attendance. agencies, and other institutions of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. CATHOLIC TIMES diocesan life MAy 15, 2016 PAGE 25

ContinuedJUBILARIANS from page 24 Pana from 1969 to 1971 and at St. Patrick She was a teacher at St. Mary School sister Paul Mary Janssens, oP School, Springfield from 1995 to 1996. in New Berlin from 1967 to 1973 and 50 Years doMinican She was also a teacher and principal in principal of sisTeRs the Rockford diocese and in the Chicago Cathedral Sister Paul Mary Janssens, OP, is a of sPRinGfield archdiocese. Since 1996 she has been S c h o o l i n native of Rock Island and grew up in St. adult education director of the Dominican Springfield Pius X Church. On June 19, 1966, she pro- Literacy Center in Melrose Park. from 1982 to fessed vows as a master’s in healthcare administration, This summer she will celebrate pri- 1987. She was Dominican Sister both from Saint Louis University; is a reg- vately with family and friends. also a teacher of Springfield istered dietician; About her work, Sister Judith says, “I and/or principal at Sacred Heart and has an hon- have considered it the greatest privilege in the Peoria Convent. orary doctorate to be a part of the journey of immigrant and Rockford S i s t e r P au l from Millsaps women as they courageously and enthu- dioceses and Mary has her College. siastically learn the English language and in the Chicago undergradu- I n t h e gratefully become a vital part of a new sister Mary Megan archdiocese. ate degree in Springfield dio- culture.” In 2004 Sister education from cese, Sister M. Mary Megan began teaching at the col- Marycrest Dorothea was sister Marie andre lege level at Waubonsee College in Aurora. College; a mas- an elementary dougherty, oP She moved to the Joliet diocese in 2007 ter’s of educa- sister Paul Mary school teacher where she was field supervisor for teacher tional admin- 50 Years istration from the University of Illinois; sister M. dorothea at Cathedral practicum at Benedictine University until S c h o o l f r o m Sister Marie Andre Dougherty, OP, grew 2015. Since 2007 she has also been assistant and a master’s in religious studies from 1956 to 1960 and up in Jerseyville in Holy Ghost Parish. principal and curriculum director for IC Mundelein University. later served on the leadership team for She professed vows as a Dominican Sister Catholic Prep in Elmhurst. In the Springfield diocese she served the Dominican Sisters from 1983 to 1993. of Springfield on “All of my years of educational ministry at Little Flower School in Springfield She also taught in the Chicago archdi- June 19, 1966 at — teaching and administering — have been as a junior high teacher from 1982 to ocese. Out of state, she was the direc- Sacre d Hea r t meaningful to me,” she says. “The places 1983 and then as principal from 2000 tor of dietetics at St. Dominic Health Convent. that stand out are Garfield Alternative to 2003. She was director of religious Services in Jackson, Miss., from 1963 to She has her High School in Chicago and my years at education at St. Mary Parish in East 1969; CEO and Chair of the Board at St. undergraduate Rosary High School in Aurora at a time of Moline from 1970 to 1974 and was for Dominic’s, 1995 to 2011; and since 2012 degree in edu- great expansion of the building.” many years a teacher, assistant princi- she has remained in Jackson as the asso- cation from St. pal or principal at various schools in the ciate executive director of St. Dominic Ambrose College sister linda Hayes, oP Chicago archdiocese, the Rockford dio- Health Services Foundation. cese and in the Duluth diocese. and a master’s 50 Years “I felt I had a vocation to the religious in educational Sister Paul Mary is currently associ- life, but I fought it and did not want to administra- Sister Linda Hayes, OP (formerly ate director of the Dominican Sisters ‘give in,’” she says. “I liked to dance, party tion from the sister Marie andre known as Sister Jane de Chantal) grew of Springfield. She celebrated with and date! One of the young men I was dat- University of Illinois. up in Richmond, Mich. She professed her local community at Sacred Heart ing indicated he was also fighting a voca- In the Diocese of Springfield of vows as a Convent in April. tion to the priesthood. I ended the rela- Illinois Sister Marie Andre spent about Dominican “My life took a distinct turn in the sum- tionship because I felt I was standing in 20 years in education. She ministered at S i s t e r o f mer of 1962 when I met Sister Pauletta the way of his vocation, and then I came the Arcola Religious Education Center Springfield on Overbeck while we were both study- to peace with my own call. The young from 1966 to 1972; Beardstown Religious June 19, 1966 ing educational administration at the man I was dating entered the seminary Education Center from 1972 to 1977; was at Sacred Heart University of Illinois,” she says. “She radi- after he graduated from the University a teacher at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Convent. ated a love of God and of her consecrated lifestyle. During our second summer of Illinois and we both lived happily ever Parish from 1977 to 1980 and principal She has her together she invited me to consider reli- after in service to God and the church.” from 1986 to 1990; and then principal at undergradu- gious life. Here I am, 50 years later!” St. John School, Carrollton, from 1990 to ate degree in sister Judith curran, oP 1992. She was also an educator/principal education from 50 Years in the Joliet and Peoria dioceses and in S t . A m b r o s e sister M. loyola Miller, oP the Chicago archdiocese. College and her sister linda 50 Years Chicago native Sister Judith Curran, From 1996 until 2010 Sister Marie master’s degree Sister M. Loyola Miller, OP, professed OP, grew up at St. John Bosco Parish and Andre worked in support services at in administration from Notre Dame. vows as a Dominican Sister of Springfield professed vows Sacred Heart Convent, where she now During her early years as a Dominican, on June 19, 1966 as Dominican lives a ministry of prayer. she was a teacher and/or principal in at Sacred Heart S i s t e r o f the Springfield and Peoria dioceses and Springfield on Convent. She sister Mary Megan in the Chicago archdiocese. She was an c a l l s Ve r o n a June 19, 1966 elementary teacher at St. Mary School at Sacred Heart farrelly, oP her hometown in New Berlin from 1971 to 1975 and and grew up at C o n v e n t i n 50 Years taught at the junior high level at St. Springfield. Sacred Heart Sister Mary Megan Farrelly, OP, grew Isidore School in Farmersville from 1977 She has her C h u r c h i n up in Chicago. She professed vows as a to 1980. undergraduate Kinsman. Dominican Sister of Springfield on June In 1982, Sister Linda became general degree in edu- S i s t e r M . 19, 1966 at Sacred Heart Convent. treasurer at Sacred Heart Convent and cation from St. Loyola has her Sister Mary Megan has her under- served in that capacity until 1999. From Ambrose College sister Judith undergraduate graduate degree in mathematics from St. 1999 to 2009 she was director of social sister M. loyola and a master’s in degree in chem- Ambrose College, and two master’s: in responsibility at the convent, and from administration from St. Thomas College. istry from St. Ambrose College and her education, administration and supervi- 2009 until 2014 she served in commu- Sister Judith served in the Diocese of master’s in dogmatic theology from St. sion from the University of Illinois and in nity services. She is currently minister- Springfield in Illinois as an elementary Charles Seminary. adult education developmental education ing in the Mission Advancement Office school teacher at Sacred Heart School, from National Louis University. at Sacred Heart Convent. Continued on page 26: Jubilarians PAGE 26 MAy 15, 2016 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES

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the Dominican Sisters of Springfield in Navarino, Wisc., from 1997 to 2000. place of Shang Tung, Tung Ping, China. DOMINICAN from 1997 to 2005, and then became She has been serving in the Joliet diocese She professed vows with the Hospital president of Sacred Heart-Griffin High since 2000, where she is pastoral associ- Sisters of St. Francis on Sept. 17, 1946 at SISTERS School in Springfield, which is her cur- ate at St. Joseph Parish in Bradley. St. Francis Convent in Springfield. of SPRINGFIELD rent assignment. She will celebrate with her family in Her principal the fall. areas of ministry Sister Kathleen Ryan, OP “While I was discerning religious life were as an X-ray In the Springfield diocese she was an 50 Years one of the Dominican Sisters said to me, and lab techni- elementary teacher at St. Patrick School, ‘If you’d be a good wife and mother, you’d cian/supervisor Springfield from 1967 to 1970 and served at Sister Kathleen Ryan, OP, professed vows also be a good Sister. Come and see if this in hospital set- Routt Catholic High School in Jacksonville with the Dominican Sisters of Springfield is where you can best love as God is calling tings. She served two times: as a teacher from 1985 to 1992 on June 19, 1966 at Sacred Heart Convent you to love,’” Sister Denise says. “Through at St. Francis and then again as a part-time teacher in Springfield. She is a native of Chicago the years, so many people have noted how Hospital in from 2006 to 2009, when she also served and grew up at happy I am. This life ‘fits’ me and I enjoy Litchfield, and in in youth ministry at Our Saviour Parish. St. Bartholomew Parish. bringing comfort to those I serve.” Springfield at St. She also taught in the Chicago archdiocese John’s Hospital, and in the Rockford diocese and spent one She has her S t . J o h n ’ s Sister Therese year at Sacred Heart School in San Diego. undergradu- Note: Most of the Springfield ate degree in Dominicans who are celebrating a jubilee Sanitarium and Additionally, she was treasurer of Rosary at St. Francis Convent. High School in Aurora for five years. elementary edu- will celebrate privately with their entire cation from St. Dominican community on Aug. 8. Sister Therese currently serves in a In 2009 Sister M. Loyola returned ministry of prayer at St. Francis Convent. to work at the Springfield Sacred Heart Ambrose College and her master’s Convent, where she has been treasurer and Sister Hugh Holtmann, OSF serves in the vocation office. degree in edu- HOSPITAL “Listen to God. Take time to be. It is cational admin- SISTERS 70 Years being that is more important than what you istration and Sister Kathleen supervision from of ST. FRANCIS Born in Muelheim, Germany, Sister do,” she says. “Yes, I know that I am a better Hugh Holtmann, OSF, traveled to person, more the person God wants me to St. Thomas University. In the Springfield diocese, Sister America where she professed vows with be — the person God has called me to be — the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis on Oct. when I balance ‘being’ with ‘doing.’” Kathleen was an elementary teacher at St. Frances Cabrini School from 1967 to 1970 Sister Marciana Lynch, OSF 4, 1946 at St. and at St. Isidore School in Farmersville 75 Years Francis Convent Sister Katherine for the 1976-1977 school year. She in Springfield. O’Connor, OP also was a teacher and principal in the Chicago native Sister Marciana Lynch, She earned her 50 Years Rockford diocese and in the Chicago OSF, professed vows with the Hospital RN degree from archdiocese. Sisters of St. Francis on Oct. 4, 1941 at St. St. John’s School Sister Katherine O’Connor, OP (for- Since 1993, she has been ministering Francis Convent in Springfield. of Nursing, merly known as Sister Gilmary) grew with the Dominican Literacy Center in Sister Marciana earned her RN degree Springfield; up in Crystal Aurora. She lives in St. Mary Convent in from St. John’s School of Nursing in her bachelor’s Lake and was Aurora. Springfield, and in psychology/ a member of “I enjoyed all of my years teaching and both her bache- sociology from S t . T h o m a s in school administration,” she says. “I have lor’s and master’s Southern Illinois t h e A p o s t l e to say that the present work that I am degrees in nurs- Sister Hugh University, Parish. She cur- doing — women’s literacy and citizenship ing from Indiana Edwardsville; rently resides in — with the immigrant community in the University. and her MBA in hospital administration Elkhart. Aurora area is my most fulfilling and sat- Her principal from Xavier University. On June 19, isfying ministry.” areas of minis- Her principal areas of ministry were 1966 she pro- try were many as a nurse and hospital administrator. fessed vows as Sister Denise Glazik, OP as she was a She served at St. Anthony’s Hospital a Dominican maternity nurse, in Effingham; St. Joseph’s Hospital Sister Katherine 25 Years in Highland; St. Francis Hospital in S i s t e r o f Sister Marciana a m a t e r n i t y Springfield at Sacred Heart Convent and Sister Denise Glazik, OP, grew up supervisor, the Litchfield; and at St. John’s Hospital in has mostly ministered in education. in Rantoul and was a member of St. coordinator of a Springfield. She has her undergraduate degree in Malachy Parish. She professed vows as school of practical nursing, a hospital Sister Hugh is now serving in a min- education from St. Ambrose College, a Dominican Sister of Springfield on administrator, an administrative assis- istry of prayer at St. Francis Convent in her master’s in administration from the June 29, 1991 at Sacred Heart Convent in tant at the convent, and director/staff Springfield. University of Illinois and her master’s in Springfield. assistant of materials management at the Christian spirituality from Creighton She has a corporate office. Sister Marianna Kosior, OSF University. bachelor of psy- She served at St. Mary’s Hospital 70 Years In the Springfield diocese Sister cholog y f rom in Decatur, St. Anthony’s Hospital in Katherine taught at Our Lady of Lourdes Governor’s State Effingham, and in Springfield at St. John’s Sister Marianna Kosior, OSF, grew up in Decatur during the 1972-1973 school University and a Hospital, St. Francis Convent, and at the not far from Illinois in Whiting, Ind. She year; was principal at St. John Neumann master’s of the- Hospital Sisters Health System. professed vows with the Hospital Sisters School in Maryville for the 1992-1993 ology from St. Currently Sister Marciana lives a minis- of St. Francis on June 13, 1946 at St. school year; and was principal at St. Agnes Norbert College. try of prayer and is in volunteer services at Francis Convent, Springfield. School from 1994 to 1997. She also taught Sister Denise St. Francis Convent. She earned her bachelor’s degree in in the Peoria diocese and the Chicago served in the dietetics from Fontbonne College and her archdiocese, was an assistant principal Springfield dio- Sister Therese Fang, OSF master’s degree in administrative services Sister Denise from the University of Notre Dame. in the Chicago archdiocese and a princi- cese as pasto- 70 Years pal in the Rockford diocese, the Chicago ral associate of Sacred Heart Parish in Sister Marianna’s principal areas archdiocese and in Brawley, Calif. Springfield from 1995 to 1997. She was Sister Therese Fang, OSF, has for many of ministry were as a dietician and She was on the general council of pastoral minister at St. Lawrence Parish years lived far, far away from her birth- Continued on page 27: JubilAriANS CATHOLIC TIMES diocesan life MAy 15, 2016 PAGE 27

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Sister JoAn’s past ministries have high school students throughout the HosPiTal included serving at St. John’s Hospital as URsUlines of the Central Province for more than 40 years sisTeRs a medical technologist, in hospital admin- RoMan oRdeR with assignments in Missouri and Texas. of sT. fRancis istration and in pastoral care; and in voca- cenTRal PRoVince She was the principal of several schools, tions at the convent. She is currently pas- including Ursuline Academy of Dallas. toral associate of Our Lady of Lourdes From 1974 to 1978 she was treasurer of administrator in a hospital setting; in Parish in Decatur. sister Kathleen Barnes, osU Springfield College. She also was director administration 75 Years of Hispanic ministries and a pastoral min- and as a librarian sister Mary immaculate ister in Galveston. She has held several at the convent; Sister Kathleen Barnes, OSU, professed creedon, osf leadership positions with the Ursulines. and as executive vows with the Ursulines of the Roman She has been living a ministry of prayer vice president/ 60 Years Order, Central Province on July 16, 1941 president of the at the Ursuline since 2008, first in Alton and currently Sister Mary Immaculate Creedon, OSF, in New Orleans at Our Lady of Wisdom corporate office. is a native of Chicago who professed vows N o v i t i a t e i n Healthcare Center. She served as a Hospital Sister of St. Francis on Oct. 4, Crystal City, Mo. She will celebrate with her community, at St. Mary’s 1956 at St. Francis Convent. She was raised family and friends in July. Hospital in She has her RN degree from St. John’s in Little Rock, D e c a t u r, S t . School of Nursing in Springfield and her Ark. She earned A n t h o n y ’ s a bachelor’s sister Marie sister Marianna BSN from Saint Louis University. Hospital in Sister Mar y degree in math Mccloskey, osU Effingham, St. and philoso- Immaculate has 75 Years John’s Hospital in Springfield, Hospital been a nurse phy from Saint Sisters Health System in Springfield and at missionary, has Louis University Sister Marie McCloskey, OSU, of the St. Francis Convent. worked as nurse and a master’s in sister Kathleen Ursulines of the Roman Order, Central math from the Sister Marianna resides at St. Francis director/super- Province, professed vows on Jan 16, Convent and lives a ministry of prayer. visor and in sur- University of Notre Dame. gery in hospital Sister Kathleen taught elementary and Continued on page 28: Jubilarians sister francis Kuo, osf settings, and in 70 Years convent lead- ership. She has Sister Francis Kuo, OSF, was another served at St. sister Mary woman who traveled far from home to Mary’s Hospital immaculate join the Hospital in Decatur; Sisters of St. St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham; St. Francis. She was Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, and at St. born in Beijing, Francis Hospital in Litchfield. She was on China and pro- mission in Japan and in Jeremie, Haiti. fessed vows on She is currently community life leader at Sept. 17, 1946 St. Francis Convent. at St. Francis C o n v e n t i n sister owen Marie Springfield. Mcardle, osf Sister Francis’ principal area 60 Years of ministry was sister francis A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Sister working as a his- Owen Marie McArdle, OSF, professed tology technician at St. John’s Hospital in vows as a Hospital Sister of St. Francis on Springfield. June 13, 1956. She has her BSN from Saint She now lives a ministry of prayer and Louis University. volunteer services at St. Francis Convent. Sister Owen Marie served as a nurse in a variety of settings, including hospital, nurs- sister Joan schullian, osf ing home and home health care; ministered 60 Years as chaplain and in pastoral care in a hos- pital setting; and Quincy native Sister JoAn Schullian, was a parish vol- OSF, calls St. Francis Solanus in Quincy unteer. her home par- She has served ish. She pro- at St. Mary’s fessed vows as a Hospital in Hospital Sister D e c a t u r, S t . of St. Francis on Joseph’s Hospital June 13, 1956. in Highland, St. She has her Francis Hospital associate’s degree in Litchfield, St. from Springfield John’s Hospital in sister owen Marie C o l l e g e i n Springfield, at St. Illinois, her bach- James Parish in Riverton and at St. Francis sister Joan elor’s in medical Convent. technology from Sister Owen Marie is currently living a DePaul University; and an MBA in hospital ministry of prayer at St. Francis Convent. administration from Xavier University. PAGE 28 MAy 15, 2016 DIOCESAN LIFE CATHOLIC TIMES

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1963 to 1967 and was also principal from 1959 to 1962, at St. Aloysius in her jubilee with community, family and URSULINES of the there. She was mission moderator for St. Springfield from 1962 to 1964 and then friends in January. ROMAN ORDER Joseph School in Springfield from 1995 to again from 1965 to 1966 and at St. Joseph CENTRAL PROVINCE 2004. She held local leadership positions School in Springfield from 1964 to 1965. Sister Joan Ann in Springfield from the 1970s through She was also president of Marquette Springman, OSU the 1990s. She also served in Oak Park, High School in Alton from 1990 to 1992. 1941 in Crystal City, Mo., at the Ursuline , Missouri and New Orleans. Additionally, she was either principal or 60 Years Novitiate. Sister Helen Louise is currently in a president of several other schools and Sister Joan Ann Springman, OSU, She earned her bachelor’s in English, ministry of prayer at Loretto Home in academies in New Orleans, Dallas and St. also known as Sister Immaculata, pro- education and philosophy at Loyola Springfield, where she will celebrate Louis. She worked with the poor in New fessed vows as an Ursuline of the Roman University in New Orleans. She went on her jubilee with community, family and Orleans and in Tunica, Miss. She also Union, Central to earn her mas- friends in July. held many leadership positions with local Province, on ter’s in English Ursuline communities and served as a Jan. 16, 1956 at from Saint Louis Sister Mary Patrice consultant to the Diocese of Laredo and the Ursuline University. Clifford, OSU the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Before Novitiate at Sister Marie retiring in 2015, she served as director Cr y s t a l Cit y, s e r v e d f o r 60 Years of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mo. She is a many years in On Jan. 16, 1956 Sister Mary Patrice Prompt Succor in New Orleans. native of Alton the Diocese of Now living in New Orleans, she will Clifford, OSU, professed vows as an a nd ca l ls Ss. Springfield in celebrate her jubilee with community, Ursuline of the Roman Order, Central Peter and Paul Illinois. She family and friends in July. her home parish. taught at St. Province at the Ursuline She earned Sister Marie Te r e s a H i g h Sister Anne Therese Sister Joan Ann her bachelor’s S c h o o l i n Novitiate in Crystal City, Mo. Mayol, OSU degree in music Decatur from 1967 to 1976 and then at (voice), at Webster College in St. Louis. Marquette High School in Alton from A native of 60 Years Oak Park, she She went on to earn her master’s in litur- 1976 to 1979. She also taught in Texas. On Jan. 16, 1956, Sister Anne Therese gical music with a concentration in pipe She was principal of Ursuline Academy earned her bach- elor’s degree in Mayol, OSU, professed vows as an organs at DePaul University in Chicago. in New Orleans and Ursuline Academy Ursuline of the Roman Union, Central Sister Joan Ann has served as choir in Laredo. She held many leadership posi- French from the Province in director and organist at Ss. Peter and tions in local Ursuline communities and College of New Crystal City, Mo., Paul Parish in Alton and at Ss. Peter ministered to the elderly and disabled in Rochelle in New at the Ursuline and Paul Parish in Collinsville. She also New Orleans. She lived at Queen of Peace Rochelle, N.Y., Sister Mary Patrice Novitiate. taught music at Ss. Peter and Paul and in Alton from 2008 to 2014, and then she and her master’s She earned Marquette High School in Alton and returned to her native New Orleans. She in French from Laval University in Quebec, Canada. her bachelor’s in at Ursuline Academy in New Orleans currently lives a ministry of prayer at Our and Ursuline Academy of St. Louis. She Sister Patrice taught at Ursuline Academy biology from the Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center. was director of music at 10 parishes in in Springfield and at Springfield College College of New She celebrated with her community, Minnesota. She has also been active in from 1959 to 1970. Also in the Springfield Rochelle, in New family and friends in January. the pro-life movement. diocese, from 1981 to 1984 she was assis- Rochelle, N.Y. Sister Joan Ann is retired and lives at tant principal at St. Teresa High School She then earned Sister Helen Louise a master’s in sec- St. Clare Villa in Alton, where she cel- in Decatur and served as the local coun- ondary education Sister Anne Therese ebrated her diamond Jubilee on Jan. 16 Schmitz, OSU cilor for the Ursuline community. She also guidance and with a Mass there for all residents and 75 Years held similar ministries in Dallas and New counseling from Saint Louis University in at a Mass and lunch at St. Clare Villa Orleans. In 1984 she moved to Cameroon in Missouri native Sister Helen Louise St. Louis. with the Ursulines in Alton. She also cel- Central Africa to teach high school and has Schmitz, OSU, professed vows as an Sister Anne Therese has spent many ebrated with parishioners and Ursulines remained there as a missionary. Ursuline of the Roman Order, Central years serving the Diocese of Springfield at an evening Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul, Province at the Ursuline Novitiate in in Illinois. She taught at St. Bernard where she directed the music and played Crystal City, Mo., on July 16, 1941. Sister Mary Carla Dolce, OSU School in Alton from 1958 to 1963, a Bach selection. She earned 60 Years and at Ss. Peter and Paul in Springfield her bachelor’s from 1963 to 1964. She then taught at Sister Mary Carla Dolce, OSU, pro- Sister Jane Wiessing, OSU in music from Marquette High School in Alton from fessed vows as an Ursuline of the Roman 60 Years the Gregorian 1964 to 1970 and then again from 1975 to Order, Central Province at the Ursuline I n s t i t u t e o f 1977. She taught at St. Teresa High School Sister Jane Wiessing, OSU, calls Novitiate in America at in Decatur from 1983 to 1984 and was Springfield her hometown. She professed Cr ystal Cit y, Webster College business manager for Ursuline Academy vows with the Mo., on July 16, i n W e b s t e r of Springfield from 1993 to 2000. She Ursulines of the 1956. Grove s , Mo., was principal of Ursuline Academy of Roman Union, A N e w and her mas- San Antonio two times. She has held Central Province ter’s in music Orleans native, many local leadership positions in at the Ursuline education from she h a s her Ursuline communities and was leader of Novitiate in Sister Helen Louise the American bachelor’s the Springfield community from 1977 to Cr y s t a l Cit y, Conservatory at degree in his- 1983. She was assistant provincial leader Mo., on Jan. 16, Fontbonne College in St. Louis. tory from the of the Ursulines of the Central Province 1956. Many people from the Springfield College of New from 1984 to 1990. She also spent many She has her diocese are familiar with Sister Helen Rochelle, in years providing community service in bachelor’s Louise. In Springfield, she taught at St. New Rochelle, Sister Mary Carla Springfield, which is her hometown. Sister Jane degree in the Aloysius from 1954 to 1958, at Blessed N.Y., and her master’s in history from Sister Anne Therese is treasurer of classics from the Sacrament from 1959 to 1960, and at St. Saint Louis University in St. Louis. the Springfield Ursuline community and College of New Rochelle in New Joseph from 1973 to 1993. She taught In the Springfield diocese, Sister Carla resides at Loretto Home. She celebrated at St. Patrick School in Decatur from taught at St. Thomas School in Decatur Continued on page 29: Jubilarians CatholiC times DIOCESAN LIFE may 15, 2016 PaGe 29

ContinuedJUBILARIANS from page 28 Sister Celine is retired and lives at URSULINES of the POOR Catherine Kasper home, where she is hav- SCHOOL SISTERS ROMAN ORDER HANDMAIDS ing a local celebration in May and will cel- ebrate with her community on June 12 in of ST. FRANCIS CENTRAL PROVINCE of JESUS CHRIST Donaldson.

Rochelle, N.Y. She has her master’s in Sister Julia Barry, PHJC Sister Mary Jane Ranek, PHJC Sister Barbara Jean counseling from Ball State University in 70 Years Potthast, SSSF Muncie, Ind. 50 Years Sister Julia Barry, PHJC, is celebrating 60 Years Sister Jane taught at Ursuline Academy Sister Mary Jane Ranek, PHJC, was 70 years since she took first vows with in Springfield from 1969 to 1971. She also born in Highland in 1945. She took first Sister Barbara Jean Potthast, SSSF, was the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. She taught at two other Ursuline Academies: vows with the Poor Handmaids of Jesus born in South Bend, Ind., and is celebrat- took those vows in New Orleans and St. Louis. She served Christ on Aug. 6, 1966. ing 60 years of consecrated life with the on June 25, 1946. in pastoral ministry at St. Mary’s Health She has her School Sisters of St. Francis. Sister Julia Center in St. Louis for many years. She bachelor’s in She has a bachelor’s degree in educa- was born in East served in the Ursuline Province in Mexico music edu- tion from Alverno College in Milwaukee, St. Louis. She from 1988 to 1992 and then coordinated c a t i o n f r o m W i s c . , a n d is a graduate of Hispanic Ministry at the Elgin deanery in Alverno College a m a s t e r ’ s Ancilla Domini Rockford. In the 1990s she provided pas- in Milwaukee; degree in edu- H i g h S c h o o l c a t i o n f r o m toral care in several Illinois hospitals. She her master’s of in Donaldson, the University has also provided pastoral care and been music education Ind., and her of Arizona a caregiver to groups and individuals in St. from DePaul ministries have in Tucson. In Louis. Sister Jane has held local leadership University in included child the Diocese of positions in the Ursuline community in Chicago and a Sister Julia care, senior care, Springfield in Missouri. She presently lives in St. Louis second master’s administrative assistance, homemak- Illinois, she was and ministers in climate change and care in music liturgy ing and serving as an educational aide. Sister Mary Jane teacher/organist of Earth ministry at St. Cronan Parish. from St. Joseph In the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois at Immaculate She celebrated her jubilee with commu- College in Renssalaer, Ind. she served at St. Boniface Parish and St. Sister Barbara Jean Conception nity, family and friends in April. Sister Mary Jane served in schools, Mary School, both in Edwardsville. She School in Pierron from 1963 to 1966, and parishes and orphanages in Illinois Sister Theresa Davey, OSU has also served in the Belleville diocese, in pastoral associate and director of religious and Indiana before moving to Mexico. Chicago and in the Ft. Wayne/South Bend education at Christ the King, Greenup; 50 Years She lives in Casa de la Esperanza, in areas in Indiana. St. Mary, Marshall; and St. Charles Sister Theresa Davey, OSU, professed Queteraro, Mexico where she is director Sister Julia lives at Convent Ancilla Borromeo, Casey from 2000 to 2004. vows with the Ursulines of the Roman of Centro Catalina. Union, Central Province at the Ursuline Domini in Donaldson, Ind., and still vol- Sister Barbara Jean now resides in She will celebrate with her community Milwaukee and will celebrate with her fel- Novitiate in Crystal City, Mo., on Jan. 20, unteers daily in the Development Office. on June 12 in Donaldson, Ind. low sisters on June 18. 1966. She calls Alton her hometown. She is having a local celebration in May She earned her bachelor’s in history and will celebrate with her community from the College of New Rochelle in New on June 12 in Donaldson. Sister Linda Volk, PHJC Sister Ruth Steffen, SSSF Rochelle, N.Y. 50 Years 60 Years She went on to Sister Celine Tomasic, PHJC earn her mas- On Aug. 6, 1966 Sister Linda Volk, Effingham native Sister Ruth (Nicella) ter’s in library 70 Years PHJC, took her first vows with the Poor Steffen, SSSF, is celebrating 60 years of s c ience f rom Gary, Indiana native Sister Celine Handmaids of Jesus Christ. consecrated life with the School Sisters of Northern Illinois Tomasic, PHJC, took first vows with the Born in Olney, she has her bachelor’s St. Francis. University in Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ on June degree in ele- She received her associate degree in DeKalb. 25, 1946. mentary edu- applied science from Kankakee Community In Springfield, She has a bach- c a t i o n f r o m College in Illinois and her bachelor’s degree Sister Theresa elor’s degree Alverno College from Millikin University in Decatur. In taught at St. f r o m D e P a u l in Milwaukee the Diocese of Springfield in Sister Theresa Aloysius from University in and her master’s 1969 to 1971 Chicago, and a in elementar y Illinois, she served and at St. Joseph from 1971 to 1975. She master’s degree education from in Decatur as also taught in Oak Park, Chicago and in from St. Francis the Universit y homemaker at St. Louisianna. She was a principal in Oak College in Ft. of Dayton in James Convent Park and director of the media center at Wayne, Ind. Dayton, Ohio. from 1974 to O’Connell High School in Galveston from Sister Celine In the Diocese 1975; lab techni- cian at Industrial 1991 to 1993. She has held many leadership served in educa- of Springfield Sister Linda positions in local Ursuline communities and in Illinois, Sister Bio -Te s t L ab s tion, music and Sister Celine was a councilor on the Central Providence as a volunteer. In Linda taught at St. Boniface School in from 1975 to leadership team from 1993 to 1999. the Springfield diocese she was at St. John Edwardsville. She also taught in Chicago, 198 0 ; med ica l Sister Ruth Sister Theresa is coordinator of School in Quincy and St. Boniface School Cincinnati, and in a number of schools in lab technician at Christian service and coordinator in Edwardsville. She also served in Chicago Indiana. Additionally, she served at the Toxigenics Inc. from 1980 to 1982; nurse’s of RCIA at St. Vincent Parish in Cape and served at many schools in Gary, Ind. PHJC Ministry Center in Ft. Wayne/South aide at Fair Haven Nursing Home from 1986 Girardeau, Mo. She celebrated with her Finally, she served at Catherine Kasper Bend. to 1987; and music assistant at Fair Haven community, family and friends in April. Home in the Ft. Wayne/South Bend area. Sister Linda is currently coordinator of Christian Home from 1987 to 1999, and then sister residents and material management at at St. Mary Hospital from 1999 to 2003. Editor's Note: Thanks to all the individuals who sent information for these Convent Ancilla Domini in Donaldson, Ind. Sister Ruth currently resides in Jubilarians to Catholic Times so that we could honor the priests, sisters She is having an individual celebration in Milwaukee and will celebrate with her fellow and brothers who have served so well in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois May and will take part in a community cel- sisters on June 18. and in other places. ebration on June 12 in Donaldson. PAGE 30 MAy 15, 2016 world & national CATHOLIC TIMES FOR SALE: St. Katharine Drexel shrine, Blessed Sacrament motherhouse in Pennsylvania By LOU BALDWIN have dwindled to about 104 today, with Catholic News Service more than half retired and living at the motherhouse. The Sisters of PHILADELPHIA — Most of the deceased members are the Blessed Sacrament, the congrega- buried on the Bensalem property as are tion founded by St. Katharine Drexel, the parents, sisters and brothers-in-law announced that it will sell its historic of St. Katharine and priests prominent motherhouse in Bensalem, Pa. The in the congregation’s history. The state- 44-acre property also contains the ments did not address what will become National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel of the cemeteries. and her tomb. The area of the cathedral suggested At a future date, St. Katharine’s tomb for St. Katharine’s tomb is near the will be moved to the Cathedral Basilica altar dedicated to her at the rear of the of Ss. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. At the same time, the congregation basilica. The altar was donated by St. has placed for sale a 2,200-acre property Katharine and her sisters Elizabeth in Virginia that was the location of two and Louise in memory of their parents, schools founded by St. Katharine and her Francis and Emma Drexel. sister, Louise Drexel Morrell. St. Katharine Drexel was born Nov. Blessed Sacrament Sister Donna 26, 1858 into Philadelphia’s wealthiest Breslin, the president of the congrega- family. She left everything to found her tion, said in a statement that a portion of CNS photos/Sarah Webb, CatholicPhilly.com congregation in 1891 and devoted her the proceeds from the sales will support on thE MarKEt — The National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel and the mother- considerable fortune to the Native and the care of retired sisters. house of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Bensalem, Pa., will be sold, according African American missions. As her order prepares to celebrate its to an announcement in early May. She died March 3, 1955 and was can- 125th anniversary in July, she said the onized Oct. 1, 2000. The Cathedral In a separate statement, Philadelphia sisters are also “serving some of the most corroboratively with the sisters to make Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul where she Archbishop Charles J. Chaput voiced his vulnerable people in the United States, sure their archival records are cared for will now be entombed was the site of her Haiti and Jamaica.” support and prayers for the sisters. appropriately within our archdiocese.” funeral Mass. Proceeds from the sale of the proper- “I’m also happy to share that I have The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament The Bensalem property that contains ties will be used “to challenge, in new guaranteed archdiocesan support for the at their peak numbered about 600, but 10 buildings was also the site of the for- ways, all forms of racism as well as the sisters as their plan unfolds over the next mer Holy Providence School, a small resi- deeply rooted injustices in the world,” few years,” he said. “They’ve committed dential school. Sister Donna said. to keeping the national shrine open to The Virginia property was the site The decision, according to the state- visitors through at least 2017. When the of St. Francis de Sales School, a resi- ment, will make it possible for the con- time is right to do so, the remains of St. dential school for African-American gregation to carry forward the vision and Katharine Drexel will be transferred to the girls founded by St. Katharine, and St. spirit of St. Katharine Drexel, who left her care of the archdiocese and entombed in Emma’s Academy, a residential school prominent Philadelphia family to estab- an appropriate location in the Cathedral for African-American boys founded by lish a religious order in 1891 with the Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul. Louise and Edward Morrell. Before the primary purpose to minister to Native “It is both an honor and a blessing to schools closed in the early 1970s, they Americans and African Americans. accept this responsibility. We’ll also work educated nearly 15,000 students. St. ElizabEth ConvEnt — The faith- Baldwin writes for CatholicPhilly. ful fill the motherhouse where St. Katha- com news website of the Archdiocese of rine Drexel once prayed. Philadelphia.

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“can enter a window to commit a forbid- tifacients,” which the brief says is “plainly den action, such as burglary or adultery.” impermissible under Catholic doctrine.” “Under Catholic moral theology, such If the justices find a way to reach the formal cooperation is impermissible, type of Solomonic compromise many even when committed under duress, and say they are looking for with the contra- regardless of whether the master actu- ception requirement, religious groups ally succeeds in perpetrating the wicked would have to enter new contracts for action,” the brief notes. new health plans, and the government It also links this analogy to the cur- would have to write new ACA regula- rent case saying the contraceptive man- date places the religious objectors in a tions, which will certainly take some situation akin to the servant who obeys time but can be accomplished. a command to participate in the mas- If the justices are unable to find a com- ter’s scheme and it likens the master to promise and they reach a split decision, the government “which is attempting to the contraceptive mandate for religious implement a program designed to pro- groups will be interpreted differently in mote the use of contraceptives and abor- different areas of the country. CATHOLIC TIMES WD ORL & NATIONAL May 15, 2016 PAGE 31

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Little Flower Parish Eleventh Annual

June 3-4-5 Kid’s Area ~ Chicken Wing Cook-off

Food Entertainment: Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Friday: June 3 - Gates open 5 p.m. Culler’s Fries • Vose’s Concessions: 5-10 p.m. - Kid’s Area Corn Dogs, Hamburgers, Nachos, 5:30-8 p.m. - Tennessee Borderline Band Great 8:30-11 p.m. - Off The Wall Band and Lemon Shake-Ups • HyVee: Pulled Pork and Brats, Bands! Saturday: June 4 - Gates open 4 p.m. and Ribeyes (Fish - Friday only) 5-10 p.m. - Kid’s Area 5:30-8 p.m. - Imagine That Band 8:30-11 p.m. - The Loops Band Sunday: June 5 - Gates open 11 a.m. Good Food 11 a.m.-4 p.m. - Kid’s Area 11:30 a.m. - Bags Tournament Cold Beer Corporate Sponsors: 11:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - The Juke House Band Mid-America Advertising Midwest, Inc. ~ Crowder Corporation and much, Noon. - Chicken Wing Cook-Off begins Curve Inn, Inc. ~ Marine Bank ~ Bank of Springfield ~ HyVee much more!!! Win $25,000 ~ Mega Raffle Prizes: 1st $25,000 ~ 2nd-5th Prizes $2,500 each 6th-10th Prizes $1,000 each ~ 11th-20th Prizes $100 each Grand Prize Drawing to be held Sunday, June 5, at 4 p.m. during Heritage Days Summerfest on the Little Flower grounds. If Little Flower Parish does not sell 2,500 tickets by June 5, the parish reserves the right to withdraw initial prizes and split 50/50 with the winners. Cash prizes reduced pro-rata. Only 2,500 Tickets to be sold ~ $50 per chance ~ (217) 529-1606 for Tickets! Need not be present to win. Prize winners shall be responsible for all applicable license fees, delivery charges, local, state and federal taxes. Prizes are subject to federal income tax withholding of 25% of value. Must be 18 years of age. Void where prohibited by law. To purchase a ticket over the telephone, for more information or for questions, please call (217) 529-1606, or fax application to (217) 529-1649. Note: Mail-in application must be received by June 3, to be entered into drawing. Cut here and mail application with check or money order to the address below: Required info: PLEASE PRINT PAYMENT INFORMATION: (Please check one) Name on raffle ticket: ______ Check made out to LFS Raffle  Cash Ticket holder address: ______ Visa  Master Card  Discover Card City:______State:____ Zip: ______Name on card:______Phone: ______Card holder address: ______Phone: ______City:______State:____ Zip: ______School/Parish family selling ticket: ______Card number: ______Tickets at $50 each = $___ Expiration date:______CVV# ______If ticket is purchased for minor ______(adult), Signature: ______is named custodian for said minor under the Illinois Transfer to Little Flower Church, Attn: Raffle Committee • 800 Stevenson Dr., Minor’s Act. Orders will be acknowledged via first class mail. Springfield, IL 62703 • (217) 529-1606 • www.little-flower.org