July 17, 2020 In This Issue ESSEESSENGERNGER M Serving the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky since 1926

Special Edition: Diocese of Covington Statistics Meet the Diocese of under episcopacy of Covington Curia staff Bishop Roger J. Foys (2002 – present) pgs. 2-3, 7-17 Sacramental Life 21,595 receive sacrament of confirmation 6 Addendum to COVID-19 5,143 received into full communion with the Church Protocols 41 priests ordained for the diocese 32 permanent deacons ordained for the diocese 6 Youth 2000 Students Educated in the Catholic Tradition retreat cancelled 14,860 graduates from Catholic high schools 4,819 undergraduates from Thomas More University 16 Obituary 1,324 graduates from Thomas More University Sister John Catherine Monies Raised for Diocesan Support Rafferty, CDP $27,095,213.14 in tuition assistance to Catholic high schools $5,655,876.77 in assistance for urban schools 20 New Parish Kitchen $49,905,662 raised for the DPAA blessed $12,217,196 DPAA rebates back to parishes $190,000,000 used in building projects Building Works Expanded 2 new parishes established: Cristo Rey, Florence (2004) and Our Lady of Lourdes, Park Hills (2016) 1 new school established: St. Timothy, Union (2017)

Messenger file photo Bishop Camillus Paul Maes exhumed and entombed in Cathedral-Basilica Bishop praises priests Cathedral-Basilica façade completed Curia built and Cathedral-Basilica campus expanded and peopleashe St. Mary’s Park built reflectsonepiscopacy Freestanding Our Lady of Wisdom chapel built on the campus of Thomas More University Moving? Wrong address? Laura Keener Spiritual Works Call the circulation desk, Editor (859) 392-1570 On July 27, Bishop Roger Foys will celebrate his 75th birthday and, St. Anne Retreat Center established as required by Canon law, submit his resignation to the Holy Father. Safe Environment Office established with training Program As the date approaches, the Messenger sat down with Bishop Foys to A diocesan synod was convened and implemented Bishop’s Schedule ...... 3 talk about the process of getting a new bishop, to review his accom- Commentary ...... 4 plishments and to share his thoughts about his episcopacy and the Certification requirements established for Religious people of the Diocese of Covington. Also, this edition highlights the teachers, RCIA team, extraordinary ministers of Classifieds ...... 14 work of the Curia and its staff who have assisted Bishop Foys Holy Communion, and lectors Shopper’s Guide ...... 16 throughout his episcopacy. Quarterly priest formation days and an annual Did You Know? ...... 18 priest retreat created Saint Snippet ...... 18 Q. On July 27 you will celebrate you 75th birthday and will be Total Parish coverage becomes part of the Messenger News Briefs ...... 19 submitting your resignation letter to the Apostolic Nuncio. Why is that and what is the process of naming a new bishop? High school Pastoral Administrators established A. On a bishop’s 75th birthday he, by Canon law, sends his resigna- Missed an edition? Current and back Thomas More College reestablished as a University tion to the Apostolic Nuncio who communicates it to the Holy Father. issues of the Messenger are available Once a bishop sends his letter, a number of things can happen. The Religious Houses Established online at covdio.org/messenger. Holy Father might accept it immediately, for example because of 2 Public Associations of the Faithful erected: health reasons. Or the Holy Father can say “I accept your resignation The Franciscan Daughters of Mary and and it will be effective once the new bishop is named”; that bishop the Missionaries of St. John the Baptist would then stay on as the bishop. A bishop could also ask that his res- First male-contemplative order: The Rosarians ignation be accepted immediately, most often for reasons of health. So Curia Departments Created there is no clear-cut, one size fits all. If the Holy Father accepts the res- ignation and it’s effective when the successor is named, then the Catechesis and Evangelization process begins for naming the new bishop — that process can take Buildings and Property anywhere from four months to a year. Pro-Life Q. As you prepare to submit your letter of resignation, what’s on Safe Environment your heart and mind? Vicar for Religious A. People ask me, “Will you miss being the bishop?” The short answer is, I will still be a bishop. Once my resignation is accepted I St. Anne Retreat Center won’t be an active bishop in the sense of administering the diocese. As Catholic Charities far as the administration is concerned, that’s a part of being a dioce- Deacon Formation (permanent) san bishop that is for some bishops, and it is for me, difficult because it’s a thin line sometimes between being a pastor and a CEO or COO. Vocations What’s on my heart? I will miss the pastoral side of the episcopacy. Priests’ Continuing Education I will miss parish visits, I will miss confirmations — I will still go to festivals. These statistics were originally prepared for Bishop I will still make myself available for pastoral work — pastoral work Foys’ bi-annual “State of the Diocese” report to the I haven’t had the chance to do because of the demands of the episco- Northern Kentucky Serra Club for Vocations. That pacy. I recently blessed the Parish Kitchen, and that’s the kind of thing meeting has been canceled due to the pandemic. (Continued on page 6) 2 July 17, 2020 Messenger DIOCESEOFCOVINGTON CURIA

Every diocesan bishop bears the responsi- bility to teach, govern and sanctify the people Chancery under his care as the chief shepherd of a dio- cese. This is no small task for any bishop! The offices and persons of the Chancery directly assist the bishop as he manages administra- tive duties, meets with people, visits parishes and institutions and supports the priests and deacons of the diocese who are all extensions of his ministry. The Chancery includes the Office of the Bishop, the Office of the Vicar General and the Office of the Chancellor. All bishops hold within their person the executive, legislative and judicial authority over their diocese. The Vicar General’s role is an extension of the bishop’s executive authori- Bishop Roger Foys Father Daniel Schomaker Father Ryan Maher Father Jordan Hainsey Jamie Schroeder ty and function. The Vicar General assists the Vicar General Vicar General Administrative assistant to Chancellor Bishop in his governance of the diocese by car- Moderator of the Curia Bishop; Master of Ceremonies rying out many administrative duties such as dles requests for marriage dispensations but not limited to, granting dispensations and signing and oversees an annual diocese-wide legal documents. A Vicar General can also be called upon audit of marriage records. A newsletter to be the Moderator of the Curia, which means he is basi- called “The Diocesan Observer” goes to cally the Chief Operating Officer of the Diocesan Offices. priests, parishes, school principals and It is his responsibly to see to the day to day operations of religious order superiors 10 times per the Curia on behalf of the Bishop. Most importantly per- year, keeping administrators up-to-date haps, a Vicar General must have the mind of the Bishop on the activities of Curia offices and and “never act contrary to the Bishop’s will or mind” reminding them of deadlines, legal regu- (canon n. 480). A Vicar General is often times referred to as lations and services offered. A the “alter ego” of the Bishop. Father Daniel Schomaker Verification of Good Standing process is sees his role this way: “A Retreat Master once reminded me in place through which clergy, religious that all priests, must be a St. Peter, a St. Paul and a St. John. and laypeople who wish to minister in All attributes associated with each is necessary, but some the diocese are screened and cleared Clare Quigley Pam Orecchio Donna Hampton will be more prevalent. Peter is associate with governance; before being allowed to function. Executive secretary Secretary Secretary Paul with teaching; and John with sanctifying. What is Oversight of the archives, information important is that when one governs, he is also teaching technology and the diocesan database is and sanctifying; and when he is teaching and sanctifying, also the responsibility of the office. “It’s so too is he governing.” Says Father Ryan Maher, “I have quite a bit of work,” said Jamie worked closely with Bishop Foys nearly every day of my Schroeder, Chancellor, “but we have a priesthood. Being a Vicar General carries with it immense great team on staff and God always gives responsibility, and though at times demanding in terms of us what we need to get the job done. It’s the time and energy needed to fulfill this role, I am very really interesting, having a broader blessed to be able to assist Bishop Foys as Vicar General understanding of the local and universal and serve the local church of Covington in this regard. Church, and it’s truly an honor and a Each day I am able to see and witness firsthand how much pleasure to be able to serve the Bishop, the Bishop Foys cares for the people of our diocese and how he clergy and the people of the diocese in relies on prayer and the grace of the Holy Spirit to help this capacity. I am blessed.” guide all the decisions, both small and large, that he has to Additional responsibilities of the Alice Saner Linda Dietz Nyra Hopkins make every day, and to be a part of this as Vicar General is Chancery, as a whole, are to facilitate com- Network administrator Database coordinator Receptionist truly a humbling experience.” munication with other dioceses and the The Chancellor serves as the “memory of the diocese” Vatican, to provide information about the whose primary responsibility is to collect and preserve Church or direct people to appropriate sources, and to Chancery support also includes praying for and diocesan and parish records. The yearly cycle of duties of offer assistance to priests of the diocese in a variety of attempting to address the myriad needs presented through the Office of the Chancellor includes preparing annual sta- Church, civil, and personal matters. “For me, one of the phone calls and letters. “One of my priorities is to be wel- tistical reports; updating the diocesan directory; editing most important and meaningful aspects of our work in the coming and as helpful as possible when people contact the the Diocese of Covington portion of the Official Catholic Chancery comes when one of our priests passes away. To Chancery. When a problem can be resolved or assistance Directory; publicizing and tracking official appointments show our gratitude for and pay a fitting tribute to his min- given, it’s very rewarding. What we do in the Chancery is to various offices, boards and committees; and coordinat- istry, to serve his family by helping to prepare his funeral, mostly administrative, so this an opportunity for in-person ing the Diocesan Annual Planning Process. The office han- to pray for him, is a great privilege,” says Mrs. Schroeder. ministry, to bring Christ to others.”

There are seven Buildings and Properties situations where parishes, schools and various build- other diocesan organ- ing projects in izations need to contact the diocesan office before proceed- the diocese, ing with a project. These categories are: fundraising and especially its capital campaigns; selection of professional design services; large, historic major capital maintenance and repair; renovation of places church build- of worship; new construction, renovation and remodeling; ings, is a chal- insurance repairs and restoration to real property; and lenge. There property acquisition, alienation and leasing. are a lot of The Building and Properties Office is a member of the unique fea- national Conference for Catholic Facility Management Don Knochelmann Brian Harvey Tricia Braun Dale Saner tures to dioce- (CCFM). Bishop Foys is the episcopal moderator for the Director Associate director Administrative assistant Maintenance san buildings CCFM. The CCFM is a technical and trade resource for dio- — roof types, ceses across the country bringing information on how to care for and deal with issues that come up with church Bishop Roger Foys established the Building and architectural structures and schools and other diocesan properties. Properties Office in 2010. The office is a direct link to and style, stained glass windows. The Buildings and Properties “Bishop Foys has often reminded his staff that they exist from the bishop on all building and property matters in the Office is a technical resource for parishes, schools and to serve the parishes, schools and people of the diocese,” diocese. organizations on construction matters, helping them with said Don Knochelmann, director, Buildings and Properties As the name implies, the office is charged with looking the complicated process of building and renovating build- Office. “For any parish or school building or renovation proj- after all the properties and buildings within the Diocese of ings and making sure they are getting what they are paying ect, it is important that they reach out to the Buildings and Covington, including providing for the perpetual care of the for, getting the service they contracted for and ensuring that Properties Office early in the process so that we can assure diocese’s five cemeteries. the contractor completes the job to specifications as that diocesan policies are followed.” Finding the right architect and contractor for the many planned. Messenger July 17, 2020 3 DIOCESEOFCOVINGTON CURIA

Service to the people of God through min- Diaconal Formation istries of charity covers a remarkably broad spectrum. By virtue of their commitment to a life Eventually, and after further inter- of service, deacons are particularly expected to be charita- views and psychological and other ble. This expectation provides deacons with a level of screenings, the aspirant at the director’s acceptance in the Church and in the community that cre- discretion and with the bishop’s ates many ministerial opportunities. These may include approval may begin actual formation such perhaps not obvious but hugely giving ministries as and may move to the more formal status hospice and work with convicts. The list goes on and on. of “candidate.” Pastoral and theological Several deacons are also employed by the diocese as pas- formation is conducted in an impressive, toral associates in parishes as well as directors of the fairly intense three-year program held diocesan retreat center and diocesan Office of Worship on alternate weekends at the and Liturgy. Father William Neuhaus Deacon Paul Yancey Shannon Barnes Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Mount St. Msgr. William Neuhaus, director of Deacon Formation, Director Assistant director Secretary Mary Seminary of the West, the said that “the presence of deacons in so many and varied Athenaeum, and taught by faculty of ministries and positions — not least in positions of dioce- St. Ignatius of Antioch, a very early martyr bishop of that seminary. The candidates continue in san-wide scope — is a tribute to the Bishop Foys’ trust in the beginning of the second century, wrote very moving spiritual direction and in ongoing rela- these men and his letters en route to his martyrdom in the amphitheater in tionship with deacon mentor couples. commitment to Rome, giving testimony to the very early crystallization of The office also is involved in a cer- the permanent understanding of the “threefold ministry” of the Church, tain amount of support activities for The diocese is currently blessed with 38 diaconate.” and the three degrees of the sacrament of Holy Orders those ordained, including conducting a active permanent deacons serving 27 “The Bishop (Catechism 1543). Ignatius wrote: preaching practicum for the newly parishes. has more than ordained (a deacon may or may not “Let everyone revere the deacons as Jesus Christ, the Twenty-nine have been ordained since 2007. once reminded bishop as the image of the Father, and the presbyters as desire preaching faculties from the the deacons that the senate of God and the assembly of the apostles. For bishop, which are granted at his discre- Two more permanent deacons are retired after he came to our without them one cannot speak of the Church.” tion) and rendering from time to time long, faithful and fruitful service. diocese from a This “threefold ministry,” as stated by the Catechism some assistance to the bishop in per- diocese which did sonnel matters involving the perma- Five men are currently in formation as candi- (1554), has been instituted by God. Two of these degrees of dates at the Athenaeum. not have perma- the sacrament of Holy Orders, those of the episcopacy nent deacons. nent deacons, (bishops, who possess the fullness of the sacrament of The Catechism broadly enumerates which has made Holy Orders) and of the presbyterate (priests, co-workers the duties of deacons: to “assist the his commitment of the bishop), are a participation in the priesthood of bishop and priests in the celebration of the divine myster- all the more impressive and welcome. That commitment Christ. ies, above all the Eucharist, in the distribution of Holy is, in fact, made even more evident by the fact that the The third degree, that of the diaconate (deacons), “is Communion, in assisting at and blessing marriages, in the Bishop has from time to time transferred deacons from intended to help and serve” the other two degrees; it is “the proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, in presiding one parish to another, or to another diocesan ministry. degree of service”—“deacon” is Greek for “servant”— and over funerals, and in dedicating themselves to the various This is not always the case in other dioceses, and demon- like the other two degrees is conferred by the sacramental ministries of charity (1570).” strates that he views the permanent diaconate as some- act of ordination. The Diocese of Covington is richly blessed by the many thing bigger than, and transcending the scope of, a single The Catechism further explains (1569) that the deacon and varied ways in which permanent deacons exercise parish.” receives ordination, in the words of Vatican II’s “Lumen those duties in their threefold role of service at the altar, “I have to say,” continued Msgr. Neuhaus, “that a happy Gentium” (29), “not unto the priesthood, but unto the min- service to the Word of God, and service in charitable min- aspect for me is the edification I find from the holiness, istry.” Ordination marks the deacon with an irremovable istries. dedication and generosity of these good Catholic men. I character configuring him to Christ, the “deacon” or ser- Service of the altar includes not only assisting the bish- greatly appreciate the outstanding support and interest of vant of all (Catechism 1570). op and the priests of the diocese at Mass, but also leading Bishop Foys, who himself looks forward to thanking the The Second Vatican Council, almost 55 years ago, in its communion services and bringing Holy Communion to deacons in an annual service of evening prayer which document on the missionary activity of the Church (“Ad shut-ins. They also travel with the bishop to assist him includes an opportunity for the deacons to renew their Gentes,” 16), restored the diaconate as a “permanent rank liturgically at any of the parishes where a deacon is yet to ordination promises.” of the hierarchy” in the Latin Church, and allowed it to be be assigned. Not uncommonly, they prepare families for The Office of Deacons and Deacon Formation began in conferred on married men, who would benefit from the baptism and often confer the Sacrament of Baptism on its present form in 2003, after a major diocesan reorganiza- sacramental grace of ordination in their “diakonia” (“ser- infants. tion. Previously it had been included in diocesan offices of vanthood”) in their varied ministries in liturgy, pastoral Service of the Word of God not uncommonly includes lay pastoral ministry and formation. activity, social and charitable work (Catechism 1571). preaching and teaching ministries including leading RCIA The Office of Deacons and Deacon Formation seeks to classes for those preparing for adult baptism or full entry help the bishop in his work of selecting and forming such into the Church. men. The office’s functions are primarily vocational and formational. A number of men, more perhaps than one would expect, spontaneously come to the director to express their Bishop’s interest in the permanent diaconate and/or to find out more about it. Commonly useful in this regard is a com- Schedule mittee of the permanent deacons who are happy to meet with such inquirers and their wives, perhaps on a social or July 17 July 22 July 28 July 31 (continued) ongoing basis, to get to know them and to try to be of Coronavirus briefing Individual meeting, noon Executive Committee Rehearsal for priesthood informative service to them, reporting their impressions meeting, 9:30 a.m. July 23 meeting, Thomas More ordination, Cathedral back to the director. From time to time the office sponsors July 18 Coronavirus briefing University, Crestview Hills, Basilica, a deacon information night. Mass, Cathedral Basilica of meeting, 9:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 4 p.m. After several meetings with the director, and after an the Assumption, Covington, July 24 Episcopal Council meeting, August 1 initial screening which includes a long information form 4:30 p.m. Coronavirus briefing 9:30 a.m. Priesthood ordination of and the composition of a personal autobiography and July 19 meeting, 9:30 a.m. July 29 Christopher Gronette, Cathedral Basilica, 10 a.m. essay on his hopes for and understanding of the diaconate, Mass, Cathedral Basilica, July 25 Coronavirus briefing an interested individual may be considered in a somewhat 10 a.m. Mass, Cathedral Basilica, meeting, 9:30 a.m. Mass, Cathedral Basilica, formal way to be an “aspirant” to the permanent dia- July 20 4:30 p.m. July 30 4:30 p.m. conate. DPAA Priests Committee July 26 Diocesan staff August 2 During this period of aspirancy, which typically lasts a meeting, 10 a.m. Mass, Cathedral Basilica, directors meeting, 9:30 a.m. Installation of Rev. Michael year or two, the individual is encouraged to keep up some July 21 10 a.m. July 31 D. Barth as pastor, St. Joseph kind of ongoing contact with a permanent deacon and to Episcopal Council meeting, Coronavirus briefing Parish, Warsaw, noon find a spiritual director. He is also expected to take all of 9:30 a.m. meeting, 9:30 a.m. the course offerings of the office of catechesis and forma- tion. 4 July 17, 2020 Messenger COMMENTARY The Rich Fool—“Take guard against all formsof greed…” (Luke 12:15) In “Autonomous Individualism,” a 2007 “Ethics conditions risks being “accompanied by ‘moral underdevel- story is brought home in the realization that the rich man Notebook” column in “America,” the late Jesuit Father opment.’” was on the point of achieving an ambition in this present John F. Kavanaugh (d. 2012) analyzed the ethical challenge In the historical context of contemporary global econo- life, without ever reflecting on what would be the aftermath of “autonomy.” The St. Louis University professor of phi- my, the Catechism of the Catholic Church succinctly sums of that ambition, either in his own existence or for the losophy contended that “radical narcissism” is a deformed up the social justice tradition of the Church on the interna- stores amassed.” conception of human tional common good and the incumbent duties of solidarity Hence, the Parable of the Rich Fool challenges the hear- COMMENTARY autonomy, an ideology er to reflect on the ultimate meaning of life and death: “A that holds “that there is human being shall one day answer for the conduct of life no rule higher than “Usually the rich beyond all the foresight exerted to enhance one’s physical one’s self and no other well-being in abundance.” source than oneself to The existential reality of this parable stands as a chal- consult.” feel secure in their wealth, and lenge to followers of Jesus in all ages and cultures. Twenty- From the perspective first century Christians must be shocked by the radical of an autonomous indi- think that, if that wealth is threatened, reversal narrated in the parable, just as the original hear- vidualist, Father ers were in the first century A.D. Third millennium Kavanaugh wrote: “We the whole meaning of Christians must face the sobering biblical judgment on imagine ourselves indi- “the fool” — one who lives a life in a condition of practical vidual monads, our win- their earthly life can collapse. atheism. dow on the world, a mir- Dominican Father Wilfrid Harrington, a noted scripture ror.” Jesus himself tells us this scholar, succinctly names the fool’s spiritual blindness — Nonetheless, the “forgetfulness of God; forgetfulness of eternal life; forget- Father Ronald Ketteler human will, unbridled in the parable of the rich fool: fulness of his obligations to the poor.” from moral principle, Jesus’ story narrates the fate of a man who was the divine will or the rights of others, ironically will ulti- deceived by the lie that his own ego controlled life and that mately self-destruct “the one who wills.” he speaks of a man his wealth had created a lasting security for him. Among several examples illustrative of that thesis, Tragically his “early retirement plan” was an illusion, for Father Kavanaugh reasoned that “greed destroys itself.” In who was sure of himself, yet foolish, his wealth and success had displaced his awareness for the retrospect, that specific assumption about greed as a state need to take God into account. of radical narcissism has proved to be prescient in the light for it did not dawn on him The rich fool’s fixation on la dolce vita blocked out the of the impending 2008 economic crisis a year later. very meaning of life and accountability to God. Part I of Pope Saint Paul VI’s encyclical “Populorum that he might die that very day (cf. Lk 12: 16-21).” The parable accentuates the trap of riches. The security Progressio” (“On the Development of Peoples,” 1967) syn- of wealth can never protect anyone from the fragility and thesized the concept of integral human development. After — Pope Francis, “Gaudete et Exultate” vulnerability of mortality. Trust in possessions or status a moral analysis of communal responsibility and an (“Rejoice and Be Glad”), n. 67. can never displace the radical need for trust in God. authentic scale of values, the encyclical observes: In his “Hear Then The Parable,” Bernard Brandon Scott “Increased possession is not the ultimate goal of nations and charity: “Rich nations have a grave moral responsibili- speaks of this parable as a story about “a man who mis- nor of individuals.” ty toward those which are unable to ensure the means of used a miracle.” The covenant tradition of biblical religion This section concludes with an incisive thought that their own development by themselves or have been prevent- regarded a harvest simply as a miracle of God. could serve as an alternate exegetical reading of “greed ed from doing so by tragic historical events.” (CCC, n. 2439) Furthermore, the surplus from bumper harvests would be destroys itself.” St. Paul VI prophetically declares: “Both In treating the biblical aspects of economic life, the stored for use of the community during tough times in the for nations and individual men, avarice is the most evident Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church (2004) future. Hoarding contradicted the obligation to share with form of moral underdevelopment.” (PP, n. 19) states: “In the light of Revelation, economic activity is to be persons in need through acts of charity and almsgiving. In Later, commemorative encyclicals of “Populorum considered and undertaken as a grateful response to the other words, wealth entailed social responsibility towards Progressio” by Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI offer vocation which God holds out for each person.” The public welfare. expanded insights into that memorable critique of the Compendium notes that “Jesus sums up all of revelation in “The lover of gold will not be free from sin, for he who ambivalence of development. calling the believer to become rich before God (cf. Lk pursues wealth is led astray by it.” (Sirach 31:5) The On the 20th anniversary of “Populorum Progressio,” 12:21).” (CSDC, n. 326) Wisdom literature of the Old Testament is replete with say- Saint John Paul II issued “Sollicitudo Rei Socialis” (“On “Economic Justice for All,” the 1986 pastoral letter of ings about the right use of wealth. Social Concern,” 1987). In reference to section 19 of the Catholic Bishops of the United States, also alludes to In many ways, the “rich fool” seems to be exemplary in “Populorum Progressio,” the late Holy Father contrasts the the pronouncement of Jesus in the Lukan parable of the his hard work, his initiative, and his provision for his distinction between “being” and “having”: “To ‘have’ rich fool: “He (Jesus) warns his followers against greed and future. Despite his success and ambition, however, his trag- objects and goods does not itself perfect the human subject, reliance on abundant possessions and underscores this by ic and fatal flaw revolves around his numbness to what unless it contributes to the maturing and enrichment of the parable of the man whose life is snatched away at the really matters. His self-absorption in the present blocked the subject’s ‘being,’ that is to say unless it contributes to very moment he tries to secure his wealth (Lk 12: 13:21).” his vision beyond his own ego as well as beyond this world. the human vocation as such.” (SRS, n. 28) (EJ, n. 48) In her “Parables for Preachers,” Dominican Sister Two decades later, Pope Benedict XVI issued “Caritas in The responsibility of Christian discipleship “to become Barbara E. Reid captures the “radical narcissism” of the Veritate” (“Charity in Truth,” 2009) to mark the 40th rich before God” is set forth in the parable of the rich fool. rich man: “The focus of his reflection is “my harvest … my anniversary of “Populorum Progressio.” The now pope- (Lk 12: 16-20) That “story of God” concludes by narrating a barns … my grain … myself.” Absent from his narcissistic emeritus links St. Paul VI’s teaching on threats to human sobering divine judgment — “You fool, this night your life soliloquy is any thought of God or others. authenticity in discussing the relationship of development will be demanded of you; and these things you have pre- The point of the parable is embodied in the pronounce- to the right to religious freedom.” He writes: “God is the pared, to whom will they belong?” (Lk 12:20) ment of Jesus: “Thus, it will be for the one who stores up guarantor of man’s true development, inasmuch as, having In the light of the Gospels, economic success cannot be treasure for himself, but is not rich in what matters to created him in his image, he also establishes the transcen- the ultimate value in life for a Christian. In reality, the rich God.” (Lk 12:21) dent dignity of men and women and feeds their innate fool was poor in the sight of God. The parable immediately Jesus’ pronouncement is a commentary on his warning, yearning to ‘be more.’” follows Jesus’ warning: “Take care to guard against all “Take guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, Conversely, governments, which in effect enforce forms greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not con- one’s life does not consist of possessions.” (Lk 12: 15) of “practical atheism,” would thus deprive citizens of “the sist of possessions.” (Lk 12: 15) As Helmut Thielicke (d. 1986), the prominent Protestant moral and spiritual strength that is indispensable for God’s dramatic unexpected and sudden divine judgment theologian and preacher, so rightly observed, the “rich attaining integral human development and impedes them on the prosperous farmer in the parable — “you fool” — fool” was neglectful of the single enduring reality of life — from moving forward with renewed dynamism as they conjures up the declaration of the Psalmist, “The fool says “his history with God.” strive to offer a more generous human response to divine in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” (Ps 14:1) Paradoxically, “fool’s” “banking” on what perishes for love.” (CIV, 29) The “fool” in this parable denotes a practical atheist, security causes the loss of his very self. His practical athe- If expanding “superdevelopment” on a global scale i.e., one who lives as if God does not exist. ism creates a man without a future. undermines the transcendent dimension of persons, its In his Anchor Bible Commentary on the Gospel accord- Father Ronald Ketteler is director of ecumenism, episco- impact becomes counterproductive to authentic develop- ing to Luke, Jesuit Father Joseph A. Fitzmyer (d. 2016) dis- pal liaison to the Messenger and professor of theology at ment. The emerging “superdevelopment” in such cultural tills the message of this parable of Jesus: “The point of his Thomas More University.

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Me? I am never sure For some reason, I which the ambient public culture transmits the faith. The about anything. I have a thought of Cardinal three popes I have known personally have all recognized hard time making up my Rahamani while I was writ- this, each in his own fashion. That recognition must set the mind about most matters. George Weigel ing “The Next Pope: The context for the next pope’s response to the Lord’s instruction I always want to read one Office of Peter and a Church to Peter at the Last Supper: that Peter’s unique role among more article. I always in Mission,” which has just been published by Ignatius the apostles would be to “strengthen your brethren” (Luke want to think about it for Press. So perhaps the fictional cardinal’s words had some 22:32). Petrine leadership in the Church of the New a little while longer. And indirect influence on the ending of this small book’s reflec- Evangelization thus means empowering the people of the when finally pressed to tion on Peter’s Chair and its role in the 21st-century Church. Church, in every state of life in the Church, to be the mis- make a decision or give an “The next pope must be, above all, a radically converted sionary disciples they were called to be at their baptism. Father Daniel Vogelpohl opinion, I’ll usually quali- disciple: a man formed in the depth of his being by the con- How does a pope do that? He does it by means of an fy it by saying that “while viction that Jesus Christ is the incarnate Son of God, who intense, ongoing dialogue with the Lord. He does it by put- I’m not sure, this seems to be the best thing right now.” I reveals to the world the face of the merciful Father and the ting Christ and the Gospel at the center of his own preach- wish I could be so sure like those other guys. truth about humanity, its dignity, and its destiny. The inten- ing and teaching. He does it by safeguarding and explaining Perhaps my own lack of certitude is the reason that I sity of the next pope’s relationship with the Lord Jesus, and the truths of Catholic faith, so that the Church’s bishops, find the first parable of Jesus in today’s Gospel so appeal- the wisdom of his discernment of what the Lord Jesus is priests, religious, and laity are challenged to live the adven- ing. It is the familiar one about the weeds growing up asking of him at any given moment, will determine whether ture of Catholicism in full. He does it by manifesting in his with the wheat. The slaves want to go out and pull up the his papacy advances the cause of the Gospel or frustrates own life the joy of the Gospel and a willingness to suffer for weeds. They want to tidy up the garden and make sure it the Church’s evangelical mission. the Gospel. He does it by undertaking essential reforms in has only the good wheat growing in it. But the farmer “That is why the next pope needs, and deserves, the the Church (and especially in the Vatican), so that the refuses their request. “‘No,’ he replied, ‘pull up the weeds prayerful support of the entire Catholic world.” Church is seen to live what it proclaims. and you might take the wheat along with them.’” I have no idea when the next papal conclave will take All of that is explored in greater detail in “The Next The reason that the servants might pull up the wheat place. Nor do I have a settled view of who the next pope Pope,” which I hope will provoke a useful conversation about with the weeds was basically that they might mistake should be, and still less on who he will be. My book is not the Catholic future. one for the other. The two had a very similar appearance. about handicapping possible candidates for the papacy or George Weigel is a Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public This was a great difficulty for Middle Eastern farmers in profiling them. Rather, it’s an agenda for the Catholic future. Policy Center in Washington, D.C. the time of Christ. The weeds (darnel) looked just like the wheat. Only much later, at harvest time, could you unmistakably tell the difference. Then only the wheat Wearingamask displays true loveofneighbor would have the fruiting heads on it. Only at harvest time The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us into a new way There are far too many unknowns about the virus can the final verdict be rendered. To make a judgment of life that has brought fears and uncertainty. Has it itself, but this much we do know: Wearing a mask in pub- before then is to risk throwing out the good wheat. brought blessings? lic and keeping a safe distance from those outside of our The message of Jesus seems to be that we cannot tell — More time with family. immediate household are true “acts of charity” toward until the very end of time who are the good and who are — A deeper appreciation of the need to trust in God. our neighbor. the bad. (And even then, only the harvest master makes — A vision to see our own needs and the needs of oth- Wearing a mask in pub- the judgment!) In the meantime, even God the harvest ers. lic — and certainly at master is unwilling to render a verdict. God simply — Hungers: For the next meal, the hunger to be with Sunday Mass — is a small VIEWPOINT endures in mercy and leniency until the end of time. others, thus appreciating family and others at a different act of charity and may The first reading today from the book of Wisdom tells level. well save lives. This is a us much about God’s attitude toward the weeds of — Hunger for the Eucharist. question much more humanity. “Your mastery over all things makes you — More free time to pray and reflect — this has even about care than about fear. lenient to all.” “But though you are master of might, you led some to think of a deeper meaning to life and their There is virtually no judge with clemency, and with much lenience you govern vocation. scientific disagreement us.” Not even God, who is omniscient and omnipotent is We have many questions: that wearing a mask ready to throw out the weeds when they appear even — There are many fears. reduces the possibility of though He presumably does know the difference between — What are some of the blessings God sent me? dispersing into the air par- them and the wheat. — How can I keep those blessings/attitudes alive ticles that may contain the Leniency does not come easily to people who are beyond COVID-19? virus and also reduces the always sure of themselves. If I’m sure that I am right, Every aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been per- possibility of inhaling any being lenient seems to be compromising my position. plexing. Not only has an invisible enemy taken the lives particles from another Archbishop Gregory Jesus’ attitude on the other hand, is much more tolerant. of more than 125,000 people in the United States, but it person. Aymond “Let them grow together until harvest; then at harvest also has forced millions of Americans into unemploy- As we have seen, many time I will order the harvesters, first collect the weeds ment and created a firestorm of fear and anxiety about people who are infected with coronavirus are asympto- and bundle them up to burn, then gather the wheat into the future. matic, which means they do not know they are sick and my barn.” Who is next? What is next? are capable of spreading the disease. Wearing a mask in Jesus seems to recognize that the world we live in will Only God knows. public protects your neighbor in the grocery store, in the always be imperfect. Nevertheless, that is where the king- In the meantime, as we go about our daily lives trying bank and in church. dom grows and flourishes. The Good News that Our Lord to love God and love our neighbor, it is important that we Admittedly, wearing a mask can be an irritation, but offers is that despite the imperfection of our world and do everything we can on a personal level to keep our part doing so is a small act of charity that we as Christians our condition, the kingdom will ultimately be victorious. of the world as safe as possible during this global plague. are called to offer out of love for God and neighbor. Far Father Daniel Vogelpohl is a retired priest of the We need only look at the spike in the number of coron- from being a sign of weakness, wearing a mask is a sign Diocese of Covington, Ky. avirus cases and hospitalizations since the loosening of of strength, selfless love and prudence. social-distancing restrictions in some parts of the coun- In the Archdiocese of New Orleans, I’ve been humbled try to understand that we need to do our part to be good to see so many people spread out in church for Mass, neighbors to each other. (Continued on page 16) 6 July 17, 2020 Messenger

(Continued from page 1) in really a short amount of time to expend $190,000,000. DIOCESE OF COVINGTON I would like to do, to help out at a place like Parish Kitchen or to fill in when priests need help, when they are on vaca- Q. You did establish some new departments at the Addendum to tion or not well. So I will still be involved in pastoral min- Curia, obviously Buildings and Properties. How has istry directly to the people. that helped the diocese? What’s on my mind is that I hope that I did a good job. I A. We would never have been able to do as much build- Covid-19 Protocols hope I fulfilled the role of the ministry of bishop to God’s ing and renovation as successfully as we have without the Buildings and Properties Office. Buildings and Properties Effective Friday, 10 July 2020 people. It’s a complicated ministry. For example, the min- 1. MASKS: In light of Governor Beshear’s order of istry of the bishop to his priests; he’s called to be father, Office put together a Building Commission that reviews all plans and looks for the best value that we can get, while at Friday, 10 July 2020 regarding the wearing of masks in brother, teacher and friend. That relationship has been public, masks must be worn at all liturgical services in strained among bishops and priests since the onset of the the same time not taking shortcuts. It’s also given us the ability to plan for the future. Some places — and every dio- any church, chapel or oratory in the Diocese of Covington sexual abuse crisis in terms of the trust between a bishop until further notice. The only exceptions are for children and a priest. The lines are very clear cut what bishops have cese and parish is like this — we had differed mainte- nance. That is one of the worst things because you can get under 5 years of age or someone who has a serious breath- to do — should do — and because of that, trust between ing problem. The celebrant at Mass must wear a mask priests and bishop has eroded some. That’s always been a to the point where buildings are so deteriorated that a parish comes close to closing or the school is no longer except in the ambo and at the altar. struggle because a bishop is called in Canon Law to be 2. CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: Congregational especially kind to priests who are in trouble. Depending on safe. This office has been able to keep us abreast of every- thing that needs to be done on a regular basis. singing continues to be discouraged at any religious serv- what the trouble is, that can be a challenge. In the end, ices in any church, chapel or oratory in the Diocese of Q. When you arrived, Pro-Life ministry Covington. If there is congregational singing it should be was a part of the Family Life department severely restricted. and now it is its own office. How has this a. Instrumental music is allowed. ministry grown? b. A soloist may sing. A. As we studied the different ministries c. Choirs are not allowed to gather and sing. in which we were engaged it became clear to d. The celebrant of Mass may not sing at the altar me that we needed a greater focus on our under any circumstances. pro-life ministry. It is for this reason, and at 3. HOSTS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE FAITH- the request of what had been the Pro-Life FUL: Hosts for distribution to the faithful must be put into Commission without status as a full-fledged separate ciboria (when using the word ciboria, it includes diocesan office, that we initiated a Pro-Life any vessel used for hosts for distribution to the faithful) Office with a director and a staff. This office prior to Mass. These ciboria must be placed to the side of has done a remarkable job in promoting pro- the altar and covered either with a lid or, especially in the life and respect for life at all its stages. It has case of plates or bowls, by a corporal, pall or purificator. engaged in this ministry not only locally but They must be covered until the time for distribution to the also nationally. Pro-life and respect for all faithful. Priests are not to use one large container for the life is basic to our belief as Christian hosts to be distributed to the faithful under any circum- Catholics. stances. 4. PARISH FACILITIES: Parish and/or school facili- Q. One of the biggest accomplishments ties, including parish or school grounds, may not be used under Spiritual Works is the Synod. Do for gatherings or receptions of any sort until further you feel like the Synod met its purpose? notice. A. Yes and no. I think that the Synod 5. OPENING OF SCHOOLS: We continue to work on brought people from all over the diocese plans to open our schools safely. As these plans develop we together. The Synod enabled people to look will present them to our school principals as well as to our at the diocese and look at the Church, to priests. study the documents that cover the entire For additional information about the COVID-19 pan- life of the diocese — the spiritual life and demic and the diocesan response visit www.covdio.org. the material life. For the Synod itself — when we gathered so many people and voted for the Synod documents — the Cathedral YOUTH 2000 Retreat– was filled. In that respect it was a huge suc- Bishop Roger Foys and Father Joseph Shelton at the Women Religious cess. What was disappointing was the cen- CANCELED Jubilarains Mass, November 2019 at the Cathedral Basilica of the sus. It was just a very difficult time. We were Assumption, Covington. in the throes of the sex abuse crisis and we This year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the YOUTH 2000 Eucharistic retreat — typically held annually when I stand before the throne of God, I hope to say that I did not do as well as I had hoped with the during the second week of October — has been canceled. did the best I could. census part of the Synod. The census would have given us a clearer indication on what we needed to do in terms of Q. What’s the state of the diocese right now? establishing new parishes. Aside from that, the Synod gave A. Overall the diocese is doing more than holding its us direction — all of the objectives and goals were own — I think the diocese is thriving. We have been achieved — and now we have an annual plan that was born blessed with good priests, good religious and good people. of the Synod. It’s time, I think, for a sixth Synod of the dio- In 2002, when I first came and we faced the sexual abuse cese, but I will leave that to my successor. crisis — one of the very first dioceses to face it head on — the state of the diocese was tenuous. All of this was com- Q. Many of our urban parishes were challenged to do ing out in the open and it was horrific and embarrassing, things that I don’t know that they even thought they but our people responded in such a generous way. I don’t could do and yet they have done it. How did that hap- YOUTH 2000 is an international spiritual initiative, mean just financially but just a generous and accepting pen? adopted by the Diocese of Covington in 2005. Through way with compassion. Now I think the diocese is thriving. A. In a lot of dioceses, people in urban parishes are just waiting for their church to close and they have no hope. Mary, the retreat draws young people to a deep and lasting union with Jesus Christ, especially in the Eucharist — the Q. You did a lot of building projects. How were you When you give people hope and you give them some assur- “source and summit of Christian life.” For 15 years this able to afford to do those? Are we in debt? ance that they have meaning and are providing a ministry retreat has helped the diocese keep young people engaged A. The diocese itself is debt free. There is some debt on and a service to others, then they take ownership of their in the faith. It has changed lives and inspired life-long the parishes and schools that did some of these building church. That’s why our urban core parishes were able to devotion in a demographic the Church has long struggled projects but all of the building projects that we did as a dio- thrive. First, they were led by pastors who believed in to reach. cese, for example the Curia building, those are all paid for. them. Then the parishioners began to believe in them- It is planned that this vital retreat will resume in 2021. We could afford it through the generosity of God’s people selves. They know their history, which is a rich history of The Covington Youth Retreat Committee together with and their pride in their schools and the pride in their all our parishes and schools, and they want to keep that the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization will use the parishes. alive. I don’t think they want to walk out either. They don’t want to say, “I’m the last one out, shut the lights.” These year off to collaborate on improving and strengthening this annual Eucharistic retreat for a new and exciting Q. Which projects are you most proud of? parishes have been around for a long time and they have relaunch in 2021. Stay tuned! A. I am proud of them all, I really am. Each of them has all held their own. its own reason for having been built, remodeled or renovat- ed and for that parish or school it’s something they are Q. Bringing Bishop Maes home to the Cathedral, are you glad you did it? Missed an edition? Current and back issues of the Messenger proud of. I am just so proud of the entire diocese that has are available online at covdio.org/messenger. done this remarkable amount of renovation and building A. I have no regrets about bringing Bishop Maes’ (Continued on page 15) Messenger July 17, 2020 7 DIOCESEOFCOVINGTON CURIA

records going back into the 19th century are preserved in the Archives on DVD. The archivist will search these for Vocations Archives records that provide names, dates and other information on their ancestors that they might not have known before. The Diocesan Office of The primary function of “Since I have an interest in my own family history,” Mr. Priestly Vocations assists the the Diocese of Covington Ward said, “one of the things I find most personally bishop with the responsibility Archives is to preserve printed rewarding as archivist is helping people fill in some miss- of helping men discern the and some digital materials cre- ing pieces of their family tree. They are always very grate- calling by Jesus to serve God’s ated during the operation of ful for this service.” people in the Church. diocesan offices and min- Parishes often ask for historical information when they The Promoter of Priestly istries. These record the histo- are planning jubilee celebrations. The Archives maintains Vocations for the Diocese of ry of the diocese, certain historical files on each parish, including booklets from Covington is Father Michael aspects of which may be acces- many previous jubilees. It often has photos of former pas- Father Michael Norton Thomas Ward Norton. It is his task to reach sible for research by the tors and earlier church buildings that the archivist can Vocations promoter Archivist out to parishes, schools and archivist when requested. scan for their use. other institutions throughout The sole archivist for the diocese is Thomas Ward, who The Archives has academic transcripts from many of the diocese to offer any assis- files, categorizes and catalogues the materials transferred the closed schools of the diocese. Copies of transcripts can tance they might need to to the Archives. He is assisted by Deacon Philip Racine be provided for those applying for college or a job, though encourage priestly vocations. who volunteers one day per week. Mr. Ward maintains a a release of information form is required. He visits schools, teaches digital inventory so that archived materials can be located Many of the resources in the Archives are accessible classes, participates in when needed by the Curia staff. for research, but the Archives lacks research facilities. retreats and celebrates Masses The Archives preserves bound copies of the annual Rather than visit the Archives in person, people can make throughout the diocese to talk Sacramental Registers that parishes send to the Chancery a request to the archivist for information needed. The about vocations, provide mate- at the end of each year. There are times when parish per- archivist will search files for the requested information. rials and answer any ques- sonnel are preparing the documentation for a marriage When the archivist is not able to obtain what is requested, tions about the priesthood or but earlier baptismal records are not available. The he will try to supply contact information for other possible seminary life. It is the Sacramental Registers in the Archives can then serve as a sources. Promoter of Priestly “back-up” system to provide what is missing. Individuals The Archives was formally established in 1977, with Shannon Barnes Vocations who assists a man can request copies of their own sacramental records by Notre Dame Sister Mary Philip Trauth, as the first Secretary through the lengthy and completing a release of information form found on the archivist. She created the filing system that is still largely detailed process of applying to Archives homepage. in place, though many changes have been made. Updated the diocese to become a seminarian. One of the most common requests comes from people policies for the Archives were approved by Bishop Roger Currently, the Diocese of Covington has 11 seminarians seeking genealogical information. Old sacramental Foys in 2009. between two seminaries; two attend the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, and nine study at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Penn., including four who ried out in three ways, by directly will be new this fall. Please pray for these men, and pray helping people in need, by advo- that God will continue to open the minds and hearts of cating for them and by developing more men to hear his call. community partnerships that work together on projects that assist the disadvantaged. Catholic Charities offers a breadth of services, but what Catholic Charities makes them special is in the depth in which they impact people’s lives. Their unique, long-term The office of Catholic Charities provides a number of approach of helping the whole social service ministries to serve the people of the Diocese person by focusing on each per- of Covington and beyond. This ministry is guided by the son’s emotional, financial and principles of Catholic Social teaching, including the “pref- physical needs empowers them to erential option for the poor and vulnerable,” and it is reach their full potential. They accomplished by living the Gospel message of Matthew 25. utilize a “hand-up, not hand-out” This is at the foundation of the corporal and spiritual acts approach by asking clients to of mercy. Alan Pickett, director of the office of Catholic make a commitment to them, just Charities said, “Most of the people we serve are not as they make a commitment to Catholic, but we help them because we are Catholic, and their clients. This “case manage- because we are called to be an authentic witness for the ment” approach assists clients to The Catholic Charities, Diocese of Covington management team (from left): Alan Catholic Church in our diocese.” develop and achieve meaningful Pickett, executive director; Vicky Bauerle, institutional advancement manager; The mission of Catholic Charities is “to promote heal- goals that improve their quality of Stephanie Cherry, controller; and Anna Phillips, supervisor of Parenting, St. Joseph ing, restore hope and affirm human potential through life. Apartment and Client Care. Missing is Shannon Braun, assistant executive director. services that empower, voices that speak for justice; and, Since Catholic Charities was partnerships that strengthen communities.” This is car- Due to scheduling during the COVID-19 pandemic the entire staff of Catholic Charities was unable to gather for a photo. (Continued on page 8) 8 July 17, 2020 Messenger DIOCESEOFCOVINGTON CURIA

(Continued from page 7) between Catholic Charities, the Curia and the entire dio- founded in 1948, they have provided pregnancy counseling cese. This focus has clarified the mission for all of us, both and adoption services, and over the years added many those who serve and those we serve.” In 2019, Bishop Foys Vicar for other services. They provide mental health counseling to boldly moved forward to purchase a property that is slated Religious adults, families and children, including children in many to become the new location this summer for Parish of our diocesan schools, Kitchen in Covington. He also including the ACUE approved the start of Food for The Vicar for Religious schools and at least one Friends this year, a new mobile serves as a liaison between public school. They work food pantry ministry that will the Bishop and the men and with parents who are sep- In 2019 Catholic Charities: serve many of the outlying women religious ministering arated from their children counties of the diocese where and/or residing in the dio- because of abuse or neg- Served over 54,000 meals at the Parish Kitchen the Catholic population is cese. Bishop Roger Foys estab- lect to receive the educa- sparse and services to the poor lished the position of Vicar tion and development Helped 106 families avoid foreclosure and keep are scarce. for Religious for the Diocese Earlier in 2020 at the out- needed in order to parent their homes and 101 families work towards pur- of Covington in 2015. The successfully. Under hous- break of the COVID-19 pan- vicar aids the Bishop in car- chasing a home Sister Frances ing services, Catholic demic, many services had to be rying out the pastoral duties postponed or cancelled. It was Moore,C.D.P. Charities helps people in Enabled 75 inner-city elementary school chil- regarding the religious and is danger of losing their through prayer that Catholic involved in all matters regarding religious life. The vicar homes avoid foreclosure, dren to receive mentoring and tutoring Charities creatively found new can be called upon to serve as a consultant, facilitator or and they house formerly ways to serve. For example, resource person where needed. The position is part-time Housed 16 formerly homeless families at St homeless families at St. Parish Kitchen has been able (three days per week) and the schedule is flexible. Joseph apartments in Joseph Apartments – 60 people in total to stay open by offering meals The Vicar for Religious for the Diocese of Covington is Elsmere. Under in a take-out container; and Divine Providence Sister Frances E. Moore. She serves as Community Outreach Placed 2 infants in loving adoptive homes several counselors in the coun- a channel of effective communication between the Bishop Services, Catholic seling programs began using and religious of the diocese. She implements, coordinates Provided pregnancy counseling to 17 women Charities feeds the hun- telehealth tools to enable them and directs programs initiated by the Bishop, including gry by providing lunch to continue counseling work but not limited to quarterly meetings with major superi- Met with 26 couples to discuss adoption every day of the year at remotely when meeting in per- ors of the Congregations in the Diocese. She collaborates son was not permissible. Parish Kitchen in Provided counseling to 315 individuals with the Stewardship Office for the annual Sisters’ Picnic Covington. They also help In 1931 Msgr. Edward and the annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection Klosterman was designated people incarcerated or Provided counseling to 479 children in 12 area and with the Office of Worship and Liturgy for the yearly newly released from jail or the director of Catholic Diocesan Jubilee for Religious celebration. schools; consultation and support also made prison make a new start, Charities, a small diocesan Sister networks with the members of the National and they offer support to available to all teachers, principals and parents office created by Covington Conference of Vicars for Religious and participates in their families and victims. in these schools and provided classroom groups Bishop Francis Howard to local, regional and national religious leadership meet- Catholic Charities also coordinate the various charita- ings. Additionally she serves as a resource for private and hosts a weekly meeting Helped 70 parents reconnect with their 81 ble apostolates in the Diocese public Associations of the Faithful and Consecrated called Parents of Addicted young children of Covington. Catholic Virgins residing in the diocese. She maintains regular Loved Ones (PAL), to sup- Charities began its formal contact with the Bishop and keeps him apprised of perti- port family members of Taught 146 parents essential communication operations as a direct service nent information regarding the religious of the diocese. provider as Catholic Social individuals struggling and discipline skills with all forms of addic- Services Bureau in 1948 in two tion. small rooms above a St. Reflecting on the time Vincent de Paul store in he has been working with Covington when Msgr. Bishop Foys, Mr. Pickett said, “Since Bishop Foys hired me Klosterman hired Mary Moser as its first professional in 2014, we have focused on being more intentional in our social worker. Catholic identity and building a stronger connection

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Under the umbrel- Recently, Bishop Foys promulgated that a new religious la of its Family Life education series — the Sophia Institute for Teachers’ Ministry, the office “Spirit of Truth” — be implemented in all parish and oversees marriage school, K-8, religious education programs beginning in the preparation for 2020-2021 school year. Currently the “Didache Semester engaged couples, Series” is used at the high school level but the “Spirit of enrichment pro- Truth” high school textbook series has just been released grams for marriage and has been approved in the diocese as a sound and use- and family life, able option. Both the “Spirit of Truth” and “Didache” Natural Family series have been approved by the United States Conference Planning education of Catholic Bishops and are in conformity with the and support, min- Catechism of the Catholic Church. istry for separated Mr. Isaak said that he has been really blessed to serve in and divorced persons the Diocese of Covington and to work under Bishop Foys and ministry for in the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization. those who have lost a “Our office is an extension of Bishop Foys’ teaching The staff that makes up the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization (from left) is David Cooley, spouse. ministry and he has always had a clear vision of how pass- co-director and office manager; Lisa Taylor, secretary; Brad Torline, associate director; and Isaak The office also ing on the faith and spiritual formation should be organ- A. Isaak, co-director. helps to develop and ized in this local Church,” said Mr. Isaak. “Our bishop is a oversee diocesan great leader, and through his guidance and that of the Holy The primary mission of the Office of Catechesis and youth, young adult and campus ministries, programs and Spirit our work in the Lord’s vineyard has been very fruit- Evangelization is to implement the Bishop’s vision of how events, serving on both Thomas More University and ful. All of us have been very fortunate to have him as our the Catholic faith should be taught and spread throughout Northern Kentucky University campuses. shepherd and chief catechist these last 18 years. He has the Diocese of Covington in order to form and support dis- The office was officially formed in July 2006 (under the truly brought our diocese to the light.” ciples of Christ. The office functions as an extension of the title Catechesis and Formation) when Bishop Roger Foys Mr. Cooley said that the office is structured in a way bishop’s ministries to teach — by coordinating and super- separated the diocesan Department of Religious that is meant to be a ministry for the ministers. vising all parish-based and in-school religious education Education from the Department of Catholic Schools and “We serve pastors, directors of religion, RCIA directors, programs from early childhood through adult faith forma- hired a director to oversee its policies and programs and married couples, youth ministers and the religion teach- tion; to sanctify — by providing means to assist Catholics organize the formation of faith in Catholic schools, parish- ers by providing skill-development, resources and faith in living good and holy lives; and to govern — by develop- es and adult faith formation programs. Family Life, Youth formation programs that will help them spread the Gospel ing and overseeing policies that assist in promoting a good and Young Adult ministries were added to the department of Christ in homes, schools and parishes,” said Mr. Cooley. and complete Catholic education. in 2009. “Our fundamental mission comes from Jesus’s words at The office provides a catechist certification and adult Under the leadership and guidance of Bishop Foys the the end of the Gospel of Matthew — to ‘make disciples of faith formation program for all religion teachers, cate- responsibilities of the office have grown substantially and all nations.’ We pray that we can continue to live out this chists and general faithful in the diocese. The classes are become more fine-tuned over time. For example, 2018 saw mission, always led by the Holy Spirit and through the love taught by diocesan priests, deacons and qualified lay per- the launch of the “Frassati Project,” a bold initiative to bet- of Jesus Christ.” sons. A two-year variation of the certification and adult ter engage young adults in the life and mission of the Learn more at https://covdio.org/catechesis-and-evange- faith formation program is part of the permanent dia- Church. In 2019 the entire office was restructured in order lization/. conate formation program. to better serve the parishes, schools and faithful at large.

what we do,” Mrs. Roch said. “Our culture makes it diffi- right and wrong and good and evil, we are called to hear cult for a person to have a well-informed conscience that and be the voice of God.” Pro-Life looks outside of oneself to the natural world. A well- Over the years more and more young people have informed conscience is meant for us to discern between (Continued on page 10) The Pro-Life Office of the Diocese of Covington pro- motes the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death guided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ “Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities.” This pas- toral plan calls the Church, its Faye Roch people and its institutions to a Director four-prong program in defense of human life — prayer, pas- toral care, education and pub- lic policy. Faye Roch, director, and Peggy Piccola, administrative assistant, operate the Pro-Life Office. “Working in a ministry that proclaims the Gospel of Life is very rewarding,” said Mrs. Roch. “The Pro-Life Office has found many ways to reach out and provide information and Peggy Piccola education to our diocesan com- Assistant to the director munity in proclaiming the sacredness and dignity of all human life from conception to natural death.” Many life issues are “hot button” social and political topics (eg., abortion, contraception, death penalty) in the world today. Mrs. Roch said that it is challenging that many Catholics are not knowledgeable on the teachings of our faith or know why we are for or against an issue. “Once a person realizes the foundation of our beliefs, it is easier to understand why we as Catholics do and believe 10 July 17, 2020 Messenger DIOCESEOFCOVINGTON CURIA

(Continued from page 9) The Office assists parishes and other com- become involved in the diocese’s pro-life efforts. “This Worship and Liturgy munities to prepare for celebrations at which gives me, and our diocese, much hope. These are our the bishop presides (Masses, confirmations, future leaders, the people who I hope will change the tide blessings, etc.). “The office of Bishop as in proclaiming that all life is worthy of respect and digni- Bishop William A. Hughes teacher, sanctifier, and pastor of his Church ty,” she said. established the Office of shines forth most clearly in a liturgy that he celebrates with “Promoting the sanctity of life is very rewarding,” Worship in 1981 with Rev. Msgr. his people” (CB, 11). Mrs. Piccola said. “It is rewarding in the fact that we are Gilbert J. Rutz as its first direc- The Office also prepares the printed programs for ordina- tor. Now, the Office of Worship tions, priest funerals, the Chrism Mass, Holy Week celebra- and Liturgy assists tions at the the bishop and Cathedral, the cele- advises him in mat- bration of Vespers Pro-Life Office initiatives ters of Divine The Office of Worship and Liturgy and other pontifi- Deacon Peter Freeman Worship, including oversees approximately 125 cal celebrations. It Prayer and pastoral care: Director the sacred liturgy, pontifical celebrations per year works closely with — Diocesan Pro-Life Mass especially pontifical the rector, musi- At the Cathedral Basilica: cians and staff of — Regional Pro-Life Masses celebrations in the diocese and the cele- Sunday Mass the Cathedral — Memorial Mass bration of the sacra- Ordinations Basilica to prepare — White Mass (for healthcare professionals) ments. The Institution of Acolyte for Cathedral cele- Ceremonial of brations at which — Infertility Support Group Rite of Election (2013 catechumens: the bishop pre- Bishops states, “The 96; candidates: 109) — Rosary services bishop’s authority sides. The Office regulates the order- Chrism Mass oversees the train- — Project Rachel post-abortion sessions ly and effective cele- Triduum ing and formation — Days of reflection bration of the sacra- Solemn Vespers of extraordinary ministers of Holy ments and through Special Masses them he sanctifies Communion and Education and Public Policy: Shannon Barnes the faithful.” (CB, 7) At parishes or in the local community: lectors, sponsoring Secretary The Office of four training ses- — March for Life Mass Worship and sions a year. — Annual 8th Grade Pro-Life Essay Contest Liturgy assists the bishop and the people of God Confirmation (2012 confirmandi 1,323) Deacon Peter — High school Pro-Life Ambassador program by the promulgation of sacramental guidelines. Installation of a Pastor Freeman is the The Office of Worship and Liturgy is con- director of the — Parish Educational and Information speakers Anniversary of Parish cerned with those liturgical celebrations, Office of Worship Anniversary of Religious house — Theology of the Body education K-12 and whether at the Cathedral Basilica of the and Liturgy. “It is adults Assumption, Covington, or the parish, school, Anniversary of Religious profession rewarding to work religious house or other local community, at Final vows closely with the — Cross the Bridge for Life which Bishop Roger Foys presides (holy Mass, Blessings Bishop and to — Sts. Teresa of Calcutta & Faustina Guild Catholic solemn vespers, blessings, etc.). When the bishop assist him in his Medical Association presides over any liturgical celebration he aims to responsibility to teach and sanctify — Educational opportunities on social justice issues fulfill his responsibility to teach and sanctify the the people of God through the faithful celebration of the such as immigration reform and the death people of God. “In the person of the bishop, with the pres- byters gathered round him, the Lord Jesus Christ, the High sacred liturgy and the sacraments,” Deacon Freeman said. “It penalty Priest, is present in the midst of the faithful.” (CB, 8) is also rewarding to be a liturgical and sacramental resource Another function of the office is to be a resource to clergy, for the people of the diocese, especially the clergy. Effective religious and lay faithful in matters of the sacred Liturgy and communication between the Office of Worship and Liturgy the celebration of the sacraments and the Rite of Christian and the clergy, parishes, schools, religious houses and institu- Initiation of Adults. Overseeing the Diocesan Worship tions is sometimes a challenge. We try to communicate as effi- blessed to work with young students from our schools as Commission, the Office of Worship and Liturgy reviews wor- ciently as possible.” well as people who have been promoting the pro-life move- ship guidelines for the ment for many, many years; with each group I am contin- Diocese including planned ually impressed with the love, faith and energy that radi- construction and renova- ates from them. We must continue to promote the Culture tion of sacred worship of Life. Even if we change just one heart, one mind, we are spaces prior to submitting fulfilling our ministry.” them to the Bishop for final approval. 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Torline photo Messenger and Communications

system so that every Catholic family in the Diocese of Covington receives the Messenger — doubling the publi- cation’s readership. Every Tuesday the Messenger staff sends by file transfer protocol a digital copy of that week’s edition to Eagle Print in Delphos, Ohio. Eagle Print then prints, addresses each paper and delivers nearly 27,000 copies to the Cincinnati and Covington post offices on Thursday for Friday delivery directly to the mailboxes of the peo- ple of the Diocese of Covington. A digital copy of the Messenger is also available on Throughout history bishops, and even popes, the “News” page of the diocesan have appreciated the important benefits of website, www.covdio.org. newspapers for informing the lay faithful. In September 2018, with the Messenger staff from the left: Laura Gillespie, production manager/designer; Allegra Here is brief history of the Messenger. advent of Sacred Heart Radio’s Thatcher, assistant editor; Father Ronald Ketteler, episcopal liaison; Laura Keener, 1884, Bishop Camillus Maes declares The New local “Driving Home the Faith” editor/general manager and communications director; Monica Yeamans, editorial assis- afternoon show, the Messenger tant; Kim Holocher, advertising manager. Cathedral Chimes, a twice-a-month publication, as the first official newspaper for the diocese. expanded its ministry to the radio air waves. Every Thursday With the retirement of the former part-time The Messenger Six months earlier Bishop Maes (Covington’s the editor or assistant editor Communications Director in 2018, the Communications reports the news of all third) had started the paper for the Cathedral joins the show’s host to talk Office aligned with the Messenger as the duties of the office diocesan offices and col- parish, under the editorship of the pastor about the events going on in the where transitioned to the editor. This editor/communica- laborates with depart- Father Ferdinand Brossart. tions director model had been previously employed by the ments in developing fea- Diocese as well as Bishop Foys’s diocese for many years. The Editor/Communications ture pages highlighting 1896, due to limited circulation and funding, messages as published in the Director for the Diocese of Covington is Laura Keener. noteworthy achieve- Bishop Maes suspends publication. Messenger. Recently, the Messenger, and Both the Messenger and the Communications Office is ments and promoting 1912, Bishop Maes tries again, with another involved especially in the teaching aspect of Bishop Roger Catholic teachings. Communications Office, began twice-monthly publication — The Christian to expand its digital media. As Foys’ ministry. Each office works to “get out” the correct Examples include the Year. information about the good news of the diocese’s many Department of Catholic Bishop Foys grappled with how activities. Schools’ “Super’s 1913, The Christian Year becomes weekly. to minister to the people of the Diocese amid the shutdowns The Communication Office alerts the secular media of Spotlight,” the Pro-Life 1916, publication of The Christian Year brought about by the COVID-19 diocesan events and newsworthy developments demon- Office’s “We Choose is suspended. strating the diocese’s active involvement in the communi- Life” page, and Vicar for pandemic, it became necessary ty as it fulfills the mission of the Church and Bishop Foys’ Religious “Be 1926, Bishop Francis Howard re-establishes the for him to begin recording video special roles. Witnesses.” diocesan newspaper as a monthly publication messages for the diocesan web- The Communications Office acts as the centralized In addition to provid- named Messenger. site. And, in collaboration with the rector and staff of the command center for parishes and schools when interact- ing parishes, schools and 1947, Bishop William Mulloy makes the Cathedral Basilica of the ing with the media. Instead of media outlets contacting Catholic organizations Messenger a weekly publication; ever since, the Assumption, live streamed and priests, principals or Curia staff directly, they can contact within the diocese a cost Messenger has been a weekly fixture. the Communications Office who will seek answers to their effective media for adver- recorded Masses celebrated by questions from the proper personnel. tising to their targeted 2003, Bishop Roger Foys institutes a circulation the bishop are linked to the The official role of diocesan spokesperson goes back at market of faithful system so that every Catholic family in the diocesan website. least to the time of Msgr. Thomas Sacksteder, who, among Catholics, the Diocese of Covington receives the Messenger. “Bishop Foys reminds us that many roles, served as diocesan spokesperson during the Messenger’s public serv- the work of the Messenger is an episcopacy of Bishop William Hughes (bishop from 1979- ice announcement page, extension of his ministry as the 1995). known as the People and shepherd of the Diocese,” said The Messenger is the official Catholic newspaper for the Events page, lists events and programs open to all mem- Ms. Keener. “Since his first days as bishop of the Diocese Diocese of Covington. It is delivered, 44 times a year, to the bers of the diocese. Priest and deacon birthdays are also of Covington Bishop Foys has supported the diocesan mailboxes of over 26,000 households in the diocese and to published on the People and Events page as well as the newspaper. Despite the many forms of communication the diocese’s seminarians wherever they might be study- pope’s monthly prayer intentions. available today, studies have proven that the most effective ing and to religious missionaries wherever they might be The Messenger subscribes to Catholic News Service, a way of putting Catholic news before the eyes of the faith- serving. Its mission and ministry are to assist Bishop Foys highly respected news gathering operation serving 8 mil- ful is by mailing a print copy to all households. And the in every aspect of his charge to teach, sanctify and govern lion people around the world. CNS makes available nation- pandemic has demonstrated what St. Pope John Paul II the people of God entrusted to his care. al and international reports and photos, which are used in said in his apostolic letter ‘Rapid Development,’ that the To accomplish its mission the Messenger staff works each issue. Among the many news articles available Church is called to use the techniques and the technologies closely with Bishop Foys publishing his letters, accompa- through CNS, each edition of the Messenger features the of contemporary communications as an integral part of nying him and reporting on his visits to parishes, schools pope’s Wednesday audience address, which often includes its mission.” and organizations and printing his homilies, in part, from the Holy Father’s teachings on Catholic faith and doctrine. significant pontifical celebrations. In July 2003 Bishop Roger Foys instituted a circulation Finance Office

The Code of Canon Law of the Church directs that the proper purposes of the temporal (physical) goods of the Church are principally “to order divine worship, to care for the decent sup- port of the clergy and other ministers, and to exercise works of the sacred apostolate and of charity, especially toward the needy.” (Book V; Canon 1254; §2). It is in this area that the Finance Office assists Bishop Roger Foys in the governance of the Diocese and its parishes, schools and institutions. The functions of the Finance Office are guided by several sources of authority — Code of Canon Law of the Church, gen- erally accepted accounting principles, and sound business prac- tices. Basically, the functions of the Finance Office are covered in Finance office from the left: Mary Murrin, payroll coordinator; Annette Klein, staff accountant; Elaine Schaser, benefits the fifth book of the Code of Canon Law; “The Temporal Goods coordinator; Bob Hagedorn, controller; Carrie Schuler, staff accountant; Becky Capella, lunch program bookkeeper; of the Church.” This book, the shortest of the seven books, con- Dale Henson, chief financial officer; George ‘Gar’ Read, internal auditor; Dorie McMahon, lunch program assistant; (Continued on page 12) Dionne Couch, ACUE bookkeeper. Missing from photo: Jackie Kaiser, School Food Service Director. 12 July 17, 2020 Messenger DIOCESEOFCOVINGTON CURIA

(Continued from page 11) Catholic Urban Education (ACUE), School Lunch Program, tains the principals of acquisition and administration of the Secondary School Fund and Diocesan Cemeteries. The assets and resources of the diocese. Additionally, Book V gov- Finance Office oversees: Finance Office has developed policies and procedures that are erns contract administration, pious wills (bequests), and — Accounting/recording of 6,000 vendor/parish designed to ensure compliance with all Church, federal, state and local laws and regulations. foundations (endowments). checks each year There are, however, other canons that the Finance Office is The Finance Office is somewhat unique from other offices required to follow. The first pertains to the appointment of a — Accounting/recording of 1,000 bank deposits of the Curia in that we do not typically come in direct contact finance officer, which is one of the few positions that a diocese each year with the people that the diocese serves. Rather, the office is required to have by Canon Law. Canon 494; §1 says “In every — Payroll administration for 1,900 diocesan exists to assist and enable the other offices, parishes, schools diocese, after having heard the college of consultors and the employees and institutions to fulfill their ministries to others. In effect, finance council, the bishop is to appoint a finance officer who the Finance Office “serves those who serve.” is truly expert in financial affairs.” This demonstrates the — Benefits administration for 1,200 diocesan Dale Henson, C.P.A., has been the Chief Financial Officer importance that Church law places on the administration of employees for the Diocese of Covington since August 2008. “One of the the temporal goods of the Church. Please note that it is the — Pension administration for 1,400 diocesan more fulfilling aspects of the Finance Office’s work is assist- “administration” of the goods for their “intended purpose,” employees ing parishes and schools when they have issues or problems. and not the goods themselves, where the importance is This can include putting together a financing deal that saves placed. — Accounting/budgeting for Alliance for the parish money, or assisting a school to create a budget that Two other canons outside of Book V are also directly relat- Catholic Urban Education (ACUE) for 6 inner- allows for better resource deployment,” Mr. Henson said. ed to the Finance Office — Sections 3 and 4 of Canon 494. city schools with 600 students. “One of the more challenging aspects of the work of the Section 3 directs that “It is for the finance officer to administer — School Lunch Program operations/accounting Finance Office is the de-centralized structure of the diocese. the goods of the diocese …” Note that the finance officer’s for 700,000 student lunches per year; of which In addition to the geographic separation of our 57 authority comes directly from the bishop. 135,000 are free and reduced lunches. parishes/missions and 37 elementary/high schools in 14 Section 4 continues and directs that “At the end of the year, counties, each parish and school is a separate entity that has the finance officer must render an account of receipts and a certain amount of autonomy. Each parish, however, must expenditures to the finance council.” This reflects the still comply with all diocesan policies and procedures, as well as the municipal laws and regulations of its city and county absolute need for the transparency of diocesan financial oper- ration, coordinating the external audit process, vendor pay- — hence, the challenge.” Mr. Henson continued, “Good com- ations. To this end, an annual report is published each ments, cash flow management, risk management and over- munication is essential in dealing with these challenges — January in the Messenger which covers the prior fiscal year. sight of the financial investments of the diocese. both to and from the parishes and schools. We publish all From a practical and secular standpoint the primary func- Additionally, the Finance Office assists the parishes, diocesan policies and procedures on the diocesan website on tion of the Finance Office is the protection and safeguarding schools and institutions in the areas of payroll processing, one page to make finding them easier.” of the assets and resources of the diocese and its parishes, employee benefits administration, human resource assis- It is reasonably safe to assume that the Finance Office has schools and institutions. This is accomplished through prop- tance and risk management (insurance) oversight. The existed in some form or another since the inception of the dio- er accounting, management and reporting of those assets and Finance Office oversees all financial management, account- cese in 1853. In all likelihood, it was more informal in struc- resources. This includes accounting for the various offices ing and budgeting for the Diocesan Curia, Payroll & Benefits ture and operation in the early days of the diocese, as opposed and funds of the diocese, internal financial statement prepa- Office, Diocesan/Parish Annual Appeal (DPAA), Alliance for to today’s structured organization.

Safe Environment Office

The Safe Environment Office seeks to provide a safe environment for all adults and children connected with the diocese. The adult program, Margaret Schack known as “VIRTUS,” educates Director adults on the fast-changing technologies and grooming behaviors used by predators to lure their victims. Background checks set up an additional barrier for those who seek access to children to Full-time staff of St. Anne Retreat Center are (from left): Chris Gindelle, main- abuse them. St. Anne tainence; Deacon David Profitt, director; Cindy Smith, administrative assistant; The Women’s Crisis Kim Brun, housekeeping; Karen Little, assistant director; Nick Lyons, main- Center, the Family Nurturing Retreat Center tainence; Kim Kappesser, housekeeping; Angel Ortiz, cook; Cheryl Davis, house- Center and the Council on keeping; Kirt Filhardt, director of maintenance; Mary Lou Beyersdoerfer, director Child Abuse of Southern of housekeeping. Ohio train the students in Catholic schools. These pro- In 2012, the Diocese of Covington purchased St. Anne In 2016, Bishop Foys appointed Deacon Dave Profitt as Convent, the motherhouse of the Congregation of Divine the Director succeeding Father Stef Bankemper. Father MaryLu Steffen fessionals are equipped to Providence, to become the retreat center. St. Anne Retreat Stef led the development of Mary Mother of Mercy Chapel VIRTUS speak to children in age- Center is a place of peace and refuge for people seeking a and the renovation of Sacred Heart Chapel, bringing the computer technician appropriate and non-threat- ening ways to give them deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and to grow in their chapels a much-needed renewal. Deacon Dave brings his knowledge and skills to speak up during the grooming Catholic faith. business experience and energy to help lead the growth of stage before abuse happens, and to speak up if abuse does St. Anne offers a number of retreats that assist people the Retreat Center. His staff is often recognized as being happen, to a trusted adult. Research indicates that these in their spiritual walk. The Retreat Center hosts all of the compassionate and willing servers to the guests. programs are not lessening abuse but research does show senior high school retreats in the diocese in addition to a None of this would have been possible without the lead- that people are speaking up sooner which lessens the long- number of high schools from the Archdiocese of ership and support of Bishop Foys. He has continually term impact of abuse. Cincinnati. There are also adult retreats, corporate meet- shown his willingness to do what is necessary to bring the Those who have been sexually abused by diocesan per- ings and day-long events that keep the Retreat Center in Retreat Center the needed resources to help guests feel sonnel in the past have access to counseling by contacting consistent use. comfortable and receive the spiritual guidance that is so Margaret Schack, the Victim Assistance Coordinator at In 2019, St. Anne hosted 147 retreats with over 4,800 peo- important today. His leadership and support gives the (859) 392-1515. “The abusers have no incentive to care. It is ple coming to the facility. The beautiful grounds, meeting Diocese a beautiful place to go to enrich the lives of the up to the rest of us to create a safe environment,” said Ms. space and comfortable rooms attract a wide variety of people of the Diocese of Covington. Schack. groups and guests. St. Anne has two beautiful chapels that We encourage people to come out to the Retreat Center. offer worship space that is conducive to a spiritual connec- Walk the grounds, check out the chapels and spend time in tion, which so many are seeking. The food has long been prayer. Attend a retreat with friends and family and find recognized as being a wonderful bonus to the facility and out what a beautiful treasure we have in St. Anne Retreat adds one more level of comfort and peace to guests. Center. Messenger July 17, 2020 13 DIOCESEOFCOVINGTON CURIA

Catholic Schools

education in the urban areas of the diocese. The Schools office oversees the review and selection process for grants from the Educational Endowment Fund, and coordinates the review and selection process for the Governor’s Scholars Program. Beth Ruehlmann, director of Catholic School Development, said, “In my role with the Diocese, I am honored to provide advancement consultation and support to our high school development directors and principals, grade school principals, and pastors as it Michael Clines Kendra McGuire Stephen Koplyay Beth Ruehlmann Joy Bricking relates to their school. Primarily, my ministry assists Superintendent Associate superintendent Human Resource ACUE Director of Database coordinator Consultant Development Bishop Foys in raising the much-needed tuition assis- tance that affords a Catholic education to economical- As our mission statement affirms, “The Department of rience,” Mr. Clines said. “Services provided by our profession- ly-disadvantaged children attending one of our six urban ele- Catholic Schools seeks to fulfill its role in the fourfold mission al staff include technology, consultant and curriculum serv- mentary (ACUE) schools. ACUE’s many generous donors lift of Christ — message, community, service, worship — through ices, inclusive education, public relations, marketing, finance struggling children out of poverty through quality education catechesis. The Department of Catholic Schools commits and budgeting assistance.” steeped in Gospel values; in addition, their sacrificial gifts itself to the service of the Diocese of Covington through The Department of Catholic Schools offers human sustain this vital diocesan presence and commitment to our assistance to parishes and schools, enabling various faith resources services that include assistance in the recruitment, urban neighbors.” communities to provide quality Catholic education for all its employment, and separation of teachers, administrators, and To aid schools in doing the business of education, the members — from early childhood through adult faith develop- other school staff, as well as direct assistance and guidance on Catholic Schools office facilitates communication among the ment.” educator qualifications and certification, annual contract schools and other diocesan offices, organizations and servic- The leadership and staff of the Department of Catholic administration, health and safety mandates, the work envi- es. A Department of Catholic Schools meeting and event cal- Schools helps Bishop Roger Foys carry out his responsibili- ronment, salary and wage administration, and overall endar lists in-service and professional development opportu- ties to teach, sanctify and govern by providing direction and employee rights as well as employer obligations in the nities for faculty and administrators, principals’ meetings, services to the priests, administrators, students and staff who employment setting. and orientation programs for new teachers and new local minister, teach and learn in the 28 elementary and nine high All diocesan schools are voluntarily accredited and are school board members. An education policy handbook is schools of the Diocese of Covington. Catholic schools are a thus fully certified by the Kentucky Department of maintained and updated through a regular policy review vital part of the ministry of parishes and the people they Education. School professional staff — administrators, teach- process. serve. The American Catholic bishops’ pastoral on Catholic ers, counselors — are accountable to the Department of In response to the USCCB’s mandate to ensure a safe envi- education states: “Community is at the heart of Christian Catholic Schools for the same licensure standards in secular ronment for children, the Catholic Schools Office provides education not simply as a concept to be taught but as a reality subject areas as those required of their public school counter- ongoing and age-appropriate student training programs in to be lived…” The Diocese of Covington strives toward that parts, as well as rigorous diocesan certification standards for compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children high ideal through regular in-school and diocesan-wide litur- all teachers of Religion. and Young People. Compliance records for individual schools gical celebrations, retreat opportunities and ensuring that Stephen Koplyay, SPHR, Human Resources Consultant, are maintained and reported annually to Charter auditors on- Catholic identity and the stewardship of time, talent and explains that while working for the Church is perhaps unlike site and electronically. treasure are witnessed, taught and practiced in schools as a any experience employees have had previously, there is still Programs and activities happening in schools are featured way of life. an expectation of professionalism, trust, confidentiality, and monthly in the Super’s Spotlight page in the Messenger and The Superintendent of Schools is Michael Clines. “While competence, which we help pastors, pastoral administrators, community building is encouraged through special recogni- the primary role is to pass on the Catholic faith to the children and principals to provide. tion programs and events. entrusted to our care, we also offer first-rate instructional The Alliance for Catholic Urban Education (ACUE) focus- services and programs that enhance students’ learning expe- es on ensuring the availability and affordability of Catholic

Office of Stewardship and Mission Services

From the writing of the Bishop’s pastoral endorse and letter Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response in 1992 to the communicate most recent writings that focus on stewardship from an that message ecological perspective, our Catholic understanding of the to diocesan concept of stewardship has grown significantly, both in faithful. depth and breadth. The Diocese of Covington, like many The Office around our country, has specific and unique challenges. has been led Our universal and common link as baptized Catholics is the past Mike Murray Joanie Lecoy Jennifer Cox Liz Champ that each of us should strive to be a better disciple of eleven years Director Secretary DPAA secretary Pledge coordinator Christ. Stewardship, in fact, can be that catalyst for all of by its director us. A renewal, if we choose to allow it, which can awaken M i c h a e l organizations within the diocese. The office coordinates the soul to radically fall in love again with Christ or to Murray, a Blessed Sacrament parishioner and active Serra activities on behalf of the following: Propagation of the come closer in relationship with Him. Club member. Mr. Murray’s team includes three staff Faith, Catholic Relief Services, The Church in Central and The Office of Stewardship and Mission Services serves members in support roles; Joanie Lecoy, a Sts. Boniface Eastern Europe, The Holy Land Collection, The Holy the mission and vision of the Diocese of Covington, its and James parishioner who serves as Michael’s assistant; Father’s Collection, CRS Rice Bowl, The Catholic parishes, and parishioners by promoting and facilitating Jennifer Cox, a St. Catherine of Siena parishioner who Campaign for Human Development, Black and Indian stewardship practices and securing the financial serves as DPAA Secretary, and Elizabeth Champ, a Mary, Home Missions, Pontifical Mission Aid Societies, The resources to support, sustain and enhance diocesan and Queen of Heaven parishioner who serves as Pledge Church in Latin America, The Mission Cooperation Plan, parish priorities. The Office seeks to create an environ- Coordinator. Catholic Charities USA and the Inner City Missions of the ment where Catholics will embrace stewardship as a way The responsibilities of the office include the coordina- Diocesan Church. These activities include implementing of life by gratefully sharing time, talent, and treasure to tion of the Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal, conducting educational programs when needed, coordinating public the glory of God. the annual schedule of second collections, including the relations efforts upon request and conducting fundraising Upon his arrival in 2002, the Most Reverend Roger J. International Mission Needs Combined Collection, the efforts to support these missionary efforts in the United Foys, D.D., the tenth Bishop of Covington, chose to make Domestic Needs Combined Collection, the Peter’s Pence States and abroad. the promotion of stewardship a priority during his episco- Collection, the Seminarian Education Fund Collection, The work of the Office of Stewardship and Mission pacy. Bishop Foys encourages the diocesan faithful to live the Summer Mission Collection for ACUE Schools and the Services is an extension of Bishop Foys’ ministry. It their lives as disciples of Jesus and to share their gifts of Retired Fund for Religious Collection. The office also reflects both the theology of stewardship as a way of life time, talent and treasure more out of gratitude than obli- serves as the event coordinator for the annual Seminary and the recognition that fund development is a ministry gation. Through the activities and resources of the Ball dinner event, and promotes the concept of planned that helps fulfill the Church’s mission to “go and make dis- Diocesan Stewardship Office, Bishop Foys sets the tone giving to the faith community through the Diocesan ciples of all nations.” (Mt 28:19) and the message, whether it is through evangelization, the Legacy Society. Please call on the Office of Stewardship and Mission promotion of seminary education, or by supporting the The Diocesan Stewardship and Mission Services Office Services if you need support or assistance, as they are ministries of the diocese included in the Annual Appeal. also serves locally as the Bishop’s representative and the there to serve. The Office serves as the communication tool to help diocesan office for the work of a number of missionary 14 July 17, 2020 Messenger

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(Continued from page 6) was doing something that I had denied my people. I was questioned why I preach the same homily … because it remains back to the Cathedral. He didn’t build the celebrating Eucharist and receiving the Eucharist and I works. The Gospel is the Gospel. The Gospel message is Cathedral as a testament or a monument to himself. He could not do that for the people to whom I minister. Having simply that God loves us. I could find 150 different ways to says clearly that he built it for the people of the entire dio- been denied the privilege of having people in Church say it but that’s the Gospel and that’s what I preach. One of cese and not just the Catholic people, but all the people. He heightened my compassion for God’s people and has, real- my joys has been confirming the over 21,500 confirmation had come to love Covington. He wanted the Cathedral to be ly for me, made much more real the fact that the Church is candidates. It’s wonderful to see the excitement in their the center of Covington, a place where people could come living, breathing people. It is the people of God who make faces. They have the rest of their life ahead of them and to and pray and see art; a place that would lift people’s minds the Church come alive and make the Church beautiful. have empowered them with the grace of the Holy Spirit is and hearts to God. For me that’s what our Cathedral does. a real grace. The Holy Spirit works through all of us. I see It goes back to the faith of our people — they sacrificed a Q. You have ordained 41 priests for the Diocese of the Holy Spirit working through the candidates, their par- great deal to build this monument to God. I felt moved to Covington. Did you ever have any doubts that you ents and sponsors and it gives me great hope for the bring his remains back to the Cathedral he built out of love would be able to get vocations? Church. of God and for the people of this community — Covington. A. I never doubted that we would get vocations. I have preached all my priesthood that the vocations are there; we Q. What are things that you think the next bishop will Q. What’s it like celebrating Mass with Bishop Maes have to look for them and encourage them. The Lord prom- need to work on? there? ised he would never leave us without shepherds. So we A. When you are in a place for any length of time you A. From the bishop’s chair you can see directly into the began in earnest a vocations program that reached out to don’t always see what needs to be done. I have every confi- crypt and see his image on top of the sarcophagus. I am people in the parishes — we had people praying for voca- dence that he will see what needs to be done. He will inher- very conscious that his remains are there. I never hesitate tions. Success always breeds success and vocations started it a wonderful presbyterate, laity, staff and consecrated at any Mass to pray for him and ask him to pray for us. It to come. When I see that I have ordained 67 percent of the religious. I have no doubt at all that there have been defi- has changed the way I look at the Cathedral. It was like active priests in the diocese, it is a very humbling thing. ciencies in my ministry in the last 18 years and he will see bringing him home. I was touched to see the Cathedral When a bishop ordains a priest, that priest is his spiritual what those are. The Scripture tells us that one man plants, filled for his requiem Mass; that spoke very highly of God’s son. When the candidate puts his hands in the bishop’s another one waters, another one sees the plant come to people. hands and promises respect and obedience, that’s a two- fruition — it’s going to be that way. way street; the bishop is also promising to support and Q. How has ministering through the pandemic given care for this priest who is now his son. Early on I was Q. You are very available to the Curia staff, celebrating you a deeper appreciation for the Church? encouraged to close parishes, to consolidate parishes baptisms, weddings and house blessings. You often A. Ministering through the pandemic has been a real because we don’t have enough priests. The answer was not mention that they are your family. Can you elaborate struggle for all of our priests and people and for me. The to close parishes, the answer is to build and you build by on your relationship with the Curia staff? weeks we were not able to have public celebration of the encouraging vocations. I attribute that to our priests and A. I will miss working with the Curia staff. I have come Mass, were the worst. The most difficult decision I had to people who prayed for vocations and encouraged voca- to look at them as my family. Working in the Curia, for our make in my life was to suspend Mass — I was the last bish- tions. staff, is not just a job. The Curia exists to help our parishes op in the area to do so — because I denied people the and our schools. Unfortunately the Curia is not always Eucharist. As magnificent as our Cathedral is, preaching Q. What are the needs of the diocese now? appreciated outside of the Curia. I see them day in and day to an empty Cathedral left a real hole in my heart. Having A. It’s time for a new confirmation homily. I have out and I know what they do and I know how committed daily Mass privately in my chapel was difficult because I preached a confirmation homily that is very similar, if not they are. They are my family, we have shared good times identical, at every confirmation. People are kind to me; together, we’ve shared bad times together; we have shared they still comment on it. I try to involve the candidates and successes and we have shared some failures. 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True loveof neighbor Obituary (Continued from page 5) wearing masks, and taking every precaution to keep a safe distance from each other. I’ve asked priests and Congregation of Divine She was a humble, quiet person, extraordinary ministers of holy Communion to sanitize Providence Sister John Catherine who kept order in her classroom. their hands and to wear masks as they give out the Rafferty died peacefully at Holy Students respected and appreciated Eucharist. In an abundance of caution, we have asked Family Home on July 5, 2020. She was her and especially enjoyed her sto- Catholics to receive Communion in the hand and not on a professed member of the ries about growing up in Ireland. the tongue. Congregation of Divine Providence The sisters with whom she lived in Some may make the argument that public advisories for 65 years. Born in County Tyrone, community knew her to be a caring to wear masks infringe on our constitutional rights. I Ireland in 1932 to John and Catherine and prayerful person, thoughtful would hope, however, that we would view caring for the Rafferty, she made her first profession and generous. public health — the common good — as acting, as Christ of vows in 1955 and professed her final She will be missed by her reli- would, as a servant to others. We are caring for our vows in 1960. gious community, her sister Mary friends. Sister John Catherine began her Ann Donaghy and her nieces and In New Orleans, masking takes on a meaning all its ministry of teaching in 1952 at Our nephews. Her brothers Peter, Paul own during Carnival. We hide our faces behind masks to Savior School, Covington when she and Michael preceded her in death. become someone else for a day. No one seems to complain was a postulant. After her first profes- A private Mass of Christian that breathing through a mask on Mardi Gras is a bit sion of vows she returned to the class- Burial was celebrated in odd and cumbersome. How much more important is it room in 1955 and for the next sixty-five Immaculate Conception Chapel, now to mask — when we’re talking not about a pair of years she taught and served as princi- Holy Family Home, Melbourne on beads but about a life. pal in elementary schools in July 9 with the private burial in the We need to show we care. Please wash your hands. Kentucky and Rhode Island. In 2000 convent cemetery following Mass. A Please wear a mask. Please save a life. she moved to Holy Family Home and public celebration of her life will Look into your neighbor’s eyes, and a stranger’s eyes, for the next eight years served as take place at a future date. with love. bookkeeper and offered her gifts in Memorials should be sent to the Archbishop Gregory Aymond is the ordinary for the community service there until she Congregation of Divine Providence, Archdiocese of New Orleans, Louisiana. His commentary was no longer able to share more than 5300 Saint Anne Drive, Melbourne, was published in the June 30 edition of the Clarion her prayer for others. Sister John Catherine Rafferty, C.D.P. KY 41059. Herald, the newspaper for the archdiocese, and has been reprinted with permission. SHOPPER’S GUIDE

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There are practical implications that flow from Catholic beliefs. This practical theology is expressed in many ways, including the Code of Canon Law, which is the codification of the laws by which the Church is governed. This law applies to all areas of the Church’s life, including the bish- op’s responsibility to sanctify, teach, and govern the diocese entrusted to his pastoral care. The Covington Tribunal assists Bishop Roger Foys in his application of these laws and especially in the Father Ryan Stenger Sister Margaret Father Gregory Osburg Karen Guidugli Elizabeth Djordjevic exercise of his judicial power. Judicicial vicar Stallmeyer, C.D.P. Defender of the Bond Case promoter/notary Case promoter/notary The law of the Church requires that every dio- Director cese have a tribunal, directed by a judicial vicar, come before the Tribunal, the chief con- which serves as the ecclesiastical court for the resolution cerns of the Tribunal are truth and jus- of contentious cases that may arise within the diocese. tice, which enable the faithful to follow The majority of these cases involve a petition that a mar- Marriage cases completed Christ in integrity, faithfully observing all riage be declared invalid. Most of these petitions are decid- during a typical year: of His commands. ed through the formal annulment process, which consid- Total Lack of Form cases 21 In addition to the diocesan bishop, the ers testimony concerning the beliefs, intentions, character Prior Bond cases 6 Covington Tribunal at present is com- and psychological condition of the parties at the time Formal Annulment cases 65 posed of the judicial vicar, three judges when they attempted marriage with one another. including the director of the tribunal, The validity of a marriage may also be challenged on Pauline Privilege cases 3 four defenders of the bond, the promoter the grounds of a failure to observe the proper canonical There are approximately 70 formal of justice and two case form or because of an impediment, such as a prior valid annulment cases being processed at any given time. promoters/notaries. marriage. In marriage cases, as in every case that might

Pope ‘saddened’byTurkish court rulingtoturn Hagia Sophia into mosque Junno Arocho Esteves In a video message after the court ruling, Erdogan said Echoing the patriarch’s words, Ioan Sauca, interim gen- Catholic News Service that Hagia Sophia will remain “open to all locals, foreign- eral secretary of the World Council of Churches, VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said he was saddened ers, Muslims and non-Muslims.” expressed his concern that the decision will “inevitably after a Turkish court ruled to revert the iconic Hagia The pope’s comments on the decision was the latest create uncertainties, suspicions and mistrust, undermin- Sophia museum into a mosque. from world and religious leaders who criticized the ruling, ing all our efforts to bring people of different faiths togeth- While commemorating the International Day of the including Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew er at the table of dialogue and cooperation.” Sea during his Sunday Angelus address July 12, the pope of Constantinople. In a July 11 letter to Erdogan, Sauca urged the Turkish president to reverse his decision “in the interest of promoting mutual understand- ing, respect, dialogue and cooperation and avoiding cultivating old animosities and divisions.” The decision was strongly condemned by Archbishop Elpidophoros of the New York- based Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, who called the decision “the worst example of religious chauvinism.” “By shuttering Hagia Sophia as a monu- ment, Turkey has shut the window that (Mustafa Kemal) Ataturk opened to the world,” he tweeted July 10. The cathedral, founded by Emperor Justinian I on the site of two earlier church- es, was the world’s largest at its dedication in 537. Hagia Sophia remained a cathedral for the Byzantine Empire until 1453, when it served as a mosque following the Ottoman capture of Constantinople, today’s Istanbul, for nearly five centuries. Under Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, it then became a museum in 1935. It was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1985. Audrey Azoulay, director general of UNESCO, issued a statement July 10 saying the decision was “regrettable” and “made without any form of dialogue or prior notice.” “UNESCO calls upon the Turkish authorities to initiate dialogue without

CNS photo/Murad Sezer, Reuters delay, in order to prevent any detrimental Turkish police officers walk in front of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul July 11, 2020. effect on the universal value of this excep- tional heritage, the state of conservation of told pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square that “the sea carries me In a homily during a June 30 divine liturgy, the patri- which will be examined by the World Heritage Committee a little farther away in my thoughts: to Istanbul.” arch warned that the decision “will push millions of at its next session,” Azoulay said. “I think of Hagia Sophia, and I am very saddened,” he Christians around the world against Islam.” Critics of the move have also accused Erdogan’s gov- said. It is “absurd and harmful that Hagia Sophia, from a ernment of using the decision to boost support for his gov- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued a place that now allows the two peoples to meet us and erning Justice and Development party amid economic decree to hand over control of Hagia Sophia to the coun- admire its greatness, can again become a reason for con- hardships exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. try’s Directorate of Religious Affairs after Turkey’s high- trast and confrontation,” he said, according to Fides news est court revoked its status as a museum July 10. agency. 18 July 17, 2019 Messenger DID YOU KNOW?

What is an oratory? How is an oratory different from a chapel? What defines a parish and why do we often call our Did you know? In this Special Edition, the A chapel is a place set aside for divine worship for the churches parishes? Messenger highlighted the benefit of one or more physical persons (c. 1226). With the In contrast to the three categories explained above, a Curia staff and offices. The permission of the bish- parish is not a building, but rather Curia also houses the St. Paul Oratory, where the staff has op, the Blessed a community: a certain community daily Mass and access to the Blessed Sacrament. What exact- Sacrament may be of the Christian faithful stably ly is an oratory? The Messenger staff reached out to reserved in a chapel and established in a diocese and Tribunal Judge Father Ryan Stenger. certain liturgical rites, entrusted to the care of a pastor such as the Mass, may be under the authority of the bishop What is an oratory and how is it different from a celebrated. The Code of (c. 515 §1). A parish is a juridic per- church? Canon Law itself pro- son, i.e., a subject of rights and obli- The 1983 Code of Canon Law distinguishes between vides for one particular gations, akin to a corporation in three categories of sacred buildings: churches, oratories chapel in each diocese: civil law. In most cases, the mem- and chapels. The principal element that defines each of the bishop’s personal bership of a parish is determined these categories is the building’s degree of accessibility to chapel (c. 1227). Some by the territory in which a person the faithful. A church is a sacred building consecrated to parish rectories have a lives, although some parishes are God to which all the faithful have the right of entry for the chapel for the benefit of personal parishes in which mem- exercise of divine worship (c. 1214). Of course, this right is the priests who live bership is determined by another not absolute. The authority responsible for the church may there. Otherwise, factor. In our diocese, for example, legitimately direct the exercise of this right by establish- chapels in the canonical Our Lady of Lourdes, Park Hills, is ing regular hours that the church is open, for example. sense are rare in our a personal parish that serves those Nevertheless, the principle is that the faithful have the country. They would be who are attached to the extraordi- right to free access to the church in order to worship God, more common in nary form of the Roman Rite, while especially by participating in the sacred rites of the Catholic countries where Cristo Rey Parish, Florence, and Church. they might be granted as Our Savior Parish, Covington, are An oratory is a sacred place established for the benefit a privilege to heads of personal parishes that serve of a particular group of the faithful (c. 1223). As opposed to state, royalty and other Spanish-speaking and black mem- a church, an oratory is not generally open to all the faith- noble families. A room or bers of the faithful, just as certain ful, but rather only to those who belong to the community space set aside for pri- parishes historically served for which it has been established, unless the rector of the vate prayer in a person’s German, Irish and Italian commu- oratory were to allow others to attend. For example, the home or at a non- nities in our area. Every parish has Oratory of St. Paul at the Curia is for the benefit of the Catholic hospital, for a parish church, which is where staff who work in the diocesan offices. Other oratories in example, might be called certain significant liturgical cele- our diocese would be found in schools, hospitals, and reli- a chapel in an informal brations in the lives of the parish- gious houses. Oratories are often referred to colloquially sense, but such a space ioners are meant to be celebrated, as chapels, although a chapel is a separate category in would not be considered such as baptisms, confirmations, canon law. a chapel according to the Thatcher photo weddings and funerals. canonical definition. Oratory of St. Paul at the Diocese of Covington Curia.

Golf or no golf, Knights support Lifeline Fund Due to COVID-19, the Knights of Columbus canceled its 16th annual golf outing supporting the Catholic Charities Lifeline Fund. Because of their strong connection with Catholic Charities, several Knights stopped by the Catholic Charities’ office to present a check from their general fund in support of the Lifeline Fund. “A huge ‘thank you’ to all the Knights for their ongoing generosity and service,” said Vicky Bauerle, institutional advance- ment manager, Catholic Charities. “We can’t wait for a great golf outing in 2021.” Pictured from Welcome new pastor right are: Dennis Elix, Knight; St. Joseph Parish, Vicky Bauerle; Alan Pickett, Crescent Springs, Newsworthy executive director, Catholic welcomed Father Eric Charities; Dustin Reed, Knight Boelscher as their new Happy Birthday to Father W. John Bullock, and Carl Biery, Knight. pastor. L.C., assistant chaplain, Northern Kentucky University, August 2; Father Ross Kelsch, parochial vicar, St. Thomas Parish, Ft. Thomas, August 11; Father Phillip DeVous, pastor, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Flemingsburg and St. Rose of Lima Parish, Mays Lick, August 13; Father Michael Greer, pastor, St. John Parish and St. Ann Mission, Covington, August 18; Father Benton Clift, Sr., pastor, St. William Parish, Williamstown and St. John Mission, Dividing Ridge, August 22; Msgr. William Cleves, pastor, Holy Spirit Parish, Newport, August 24; Father Jordan Hainsey, administrative assistant to the Bishop, master of ceremonies, assistant to the chancellor, rector, Oratory of St. Paul (Curia), August 29; and Father Maurice de Lange, retired, August 29. Messenger July 17, 2019 19 NEWS BRIEFS National/World out notice July 6 by the U.S. Immigration and Customs on Catholic schools Enforcement. Two days later, Harvard University and the WASHINGTON — Two U.S. bishops said they welcomed the Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed a lawsuit against Supreme Court’s 7-2 ruling July 8 that said California Catholic Pope advances sainthood causes of the Trump administration in federal court in Boston over the schools could not be sued for job discrimination in firing policy, seeking a temporary order to block the administration two women, three men teachers. The bishops said the decision “rightly acknowl- from enforcing it. The lawsuit said the goal of the new guid- edged” the limit on state authority. The decision, written by VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis advanced the sainthood ance seemed to be to “create as much chaos for universities Justice Samuel Alito, said: “What matters, at bottom, is what causes of two women and three men, including an Italian lay- and international students as possible.” College leaders called an employee does.” He said that even though the elementary woman who was once believed to be demonically possessed the administration’s policy simply a means to force colleges to school teachers “were not given the title of ‘minister’ and have because of her violent convulsions after drinking unsafe water. reopen and offer in-person classes at the time when colleges less religious training” that the teacher in the previous court In a meeting July 10 with Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, are finalizing their fall plans. The Association of Catholic case involving the ministerial exception, the court holds that prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, the pope recog- Colleges and Universities said the government’s decision is the same rule applies. “The religious education and formation nized a miracle attributed to Maria Antonia Sama, which “not only bad health policy, it is heartless.” clears the way for her beatification. Sama was born into a poor of students is the very reason for the existence of most private family in the Italian region of Calabria in 1875. At the age of religious schools, and therefore the selection and supervision 11, while returning home from washing clothes near a river, Court rules in favor of employer of the teachers upon whom the schools rely to do this work lie Sama drank from a nearby water puddle. At home, she became exemptions to contraceptive coverage at the core of their mission,” Alito wrote. Dissenting votes immobile and subsequently experienced convulsions, which were by Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor. led many during that time to believe she was possessed by evil WASHINGTON — In a 7-2 decision July 8, the Supreme “Education is a central aspect of the church’s mission,” the spirits, according to the official website of Sama’s sainthood Court upheld regulations by the Trump administration giving bishops said. “As “institutions carrying out a ministry of the cause. After an unsuccessful exorcism at a Carthusian employers more ability to opt out of providing contraceptive church, Catholic schools have a right, recognized by the monastery, she only began to stand and showed signs of heal- coverage in their health plans. The decision, written by Justice Constitution, to select people who will perform ministry.” ing after a reliquary containing the remains of St. Bruno, Clarence Thomas, said the administration had “the authority founder of the Carthusian order, was placed before her. to provide exemptions from the regulatory contraceptive Msgr. Ratzinger, retired pope’s However, her healing was short-lived after being afflicted with requirements for employers with religious and conscientious arthritis, causing her to be bedridden for the next 60 years. objections.” Dissenting votes were by Justices Ruth Bader brother, dies at 96 Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor. “This is a saga that did not During those years, the people of her town rallied to take care VATICAN CITY — Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, a musician and need to occur. Contraception is not health care, and the govern- of her after the death of her mother. The Congregation of the retired Pope Benedict XVI’s elder brother, died July 1 at the age ment should never have mandated that employers provide it in Sisters of the Sacred Heart then took care of Sama until her of 96. According to Vatican News, Msgr. Ratzinger died in the first place,” the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said. death in 1953 at the age of 78. Regensburg, Germany, where he had been hospitalized. Pope The bishops said they welcomed the decision and hoped it Benedict, 93, flew to Regensburg June 18 to be with his ailing “brings a close to this episode of government discrimination brother. When the retired pope arrived in Germany, the Catholic universities oppose ICE rule against people of faith. Yet, considering the efforts we have Diocese of Regensburg issued a statement asking the public to seen to force compliance with this mandate, we must continue for international students respect his privacy and that of his brother. “It may be the last to be vigilant for religious freedom,” they said. The case exam- time that the two brothers, Georg and Joseph Ratzinger, see WASHINGTON — U.S. Catholic college and university lead- ined if the expansion of the conscience exemption from the each other in this world,” the diocesan statement said. The two ers have joined the nation’s higher education community in Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive mandate violated the brothers attended the seminary together after World War II condemning a new policy announced by the Trump adminis- health care law and laws governing federal administrative and were ordained to the priesthood together in 1951. Although tration that would prevent international students from remain- agencies. It combined Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter priestly ministry took them in different directions, they con- ing in or coming to the United States if their colleges use a and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania and Trump v. Pennsylvania. completely online format in the fall semester due to the tinued to be close and to spend holidays and vacations togeth- COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary final rule — guidance for er, including at the Vatican and the papal summer residence in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program — was issued with- U.S. bishops welcome court decision Castel Gandolfo. Their sister, Maria, died in 1991.

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donors. “We’re very Bishop Foys blesses new Parish Kitchen, opening not far off grateful for the volun- teers who helped us Laura Keener The need to relocate the Parish Kitchen was coming from move and continue to serve during the move,” she said. Editor both inside and outside the facility. The existing building The new building will have about 20 percent more seating Sixteen months after having acquired the property on the itself is older and in need of renovations and the neighbor- capacity, once regulations from the COVID-19 pandemic are corner of Madison Ave. and 16th Street, Covington, renova- hood where it is located has seen some major redevelopment, lifted and inside seating at the Parish Kitchen is able to tions of the new location of the Parish Kitchen have been pushing the demographic of the people served at the Parish resume. Right now, the Parish Kitchen will continue to offer completed. During a small ceremony, July 10, attended by Kitchen to other locations. carry-out meals. Board Members of the Parish Kitchen and Catholic Charities, “We’ve been getting more acclimated to the new neighbor- “One of the elements of our ministry that has been Diocese of Covington, Bishop Roger Foys hood and we’ve impactful is the interaction we have with guests who sit down blessed and dedicated the building. Don Keener photo connected with with us and eat. But we haven’t been able to share that part of Knochelmann and Brian Harvey of the some of the ministry over these last few months and we won’t be able to diocesan Buildings and Properties Office nearby min- immediately in this new location,” said Mr. Pickett. oversaw the project and were also in atten- istries that we The new facility also has meeting rooms that were not dance. know serve the available at the current building. This will allow the Parish “I am so pleased that we will be able to same people we Kitchen to identify and provide some unmet needs to their continue our ministry at the new Parish want to serve,” guests as well as to continue its collaboration with St. Kitchen on Madison Ave.,” said Bishop said Mr. Pickett. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Faith Community nursing program. Foys. “The new venue is a vast improve- Among the “Since July 2019, Faith Community volunteer nurses from ment on the former one and will provide other ministries St. Elizabeth Health Ministry have provided health screen- those who come for a meal with a pleasant that will be near- ings and case management to many of our guests at Parish atmosphere and at the same time show by are The Rose Kitchen,” said Mr. Pickett. them the respect they deserve. I am so Garden Home The services from Faith Community are free to all guests, very grateful to all who were instrumental Bishop Roger Foys, accompanied by Father Daniel Schomaker, Mission and its and were offered weekly until the pandemic prevented guests in making this move as well as to our vicar general, and Father Jordan Hainsey, administrative assistant medical and from coming inside Parish Kitchen. many volunteers who continue to make it to the Bishop, blesses the new Parish Kitchen facility, July 10. dental Center With any move there is transition, and the Parish Kitchen possible for us to engage in this important ministry. We call to for Hope and Healing (both operated by the Franciscan is no exception. Some current guests for whom the existing mind the words of Jesus that whoever gives a cup of cold Daughters of Mary), the Life Learning Center, Healthpoint, location was more convenient may not be able to make the water to one of these little ones, gives it to Him.” the Career Center and Madison Avenue Christian Church. move if they do not have transportation or the ability to walk Finishing touches are being made at the new Parish “All of these organizations and ministries focus on the the one mile to the new location. Others who did not know Kitchen. It is anticipated that service will begin on July 20. same mission and serve the same people,” said Mr. Pickett. about the Parish Kitchen may become new guests or volun- Alan Pickett, executive director, said that staff who at first Manager Maria Meyer said she’s excited to open up the teers. seemed overwhelmed by the vastness of the move, are now new space because it will help people who walk into the clean One thing that will not change is the Parish Kitchen’s mis- excited to continue its ministry of providing lunch 365 days a and renovated space feel dignified. “I think it’s going to be a sion, which began in 1974 in the basement of Mother of God year to the local hungry. warm and welcoming space for the guests,” she said. “We’ll Church, Covington. “Bishop Foys was courageous and bold to buy the building also have new equipment that will help us expand our menu “We are called to serve the poor, anyone looking for a meal at a time when the city was giving us very few options and more to offer healthier options and a larger variety of food.” or respite from the outdoors,” said Mr. Pickett. were restrictive in where they would allow us to relocate,” Mr. Ms. Meyer also made it clear that the move wouldn’t have Pickett said. been possible without the generosity of volunteers and