THE CATHOLIC MIRROR Vol. 53, No. 9 September 20, 2019 Ordination Back to school day nears; here’s what to expect

By Anne Marie Cox Staff Writer

Volunteers and diocesan staff are putting the finishing touches on plans for the episcopal ordination of -elect William Joensen on Friday, Sept. 27.

Seating A crowd of 1,500 to 1,600 is expected for the ordination at St. Francis of Assisi Church in West Des Moines. Guests for the ticketed event include clergy from the Archdiocese of Dubuque, the Diocese of Des Moines, visiting , representatives of the diocese’s 80 parishes and friends and family of the bishop-elect. About 1,000 people can be seated in the worship space, with an overflow room set up to accommodate others. A ticket will be needed to enter the worship center and the overflow room.

Parking and Entry There will be some reserved parking spaces in the Photo by JoAnn Jensen St. Francis Parish parking lot for Bishop welcomed students back to school while celebrating a Mass of the Holy Spirit at Dowling Catholic bishops, volunteers and media. High School in West Des Moines on Aug. 29 and at St. Albert School in Council Bluffs on Sept. 11. The rest of the parking areas will be available to the public. Entrance for the event will be the north and south circle ‘Gentle Ben’ loved being a pastor drives of the church. These are also the drop-off sites for elderly in Conception, Missouri pastor,” visited a sick man who was the and disabled. No cars will be By Anne Marie Cox and Catholic University in said Father owner of the local pharmacy. The allowed to park in the drop-off Staff Writer Washington, D.C. Chuck man was so impressed, he wanted lanes. Father Kenkel was Kottas, to help Father Kenkel’s parish Additional parking Father Benedict Kenkel, ordained on June 4, 1953 at St. pastor of St. and created a trust that continues will be available just south of one in a long line of men and Ambrose Cathedral by Bishop Peter Parish to benefit the parish today. Ashworth Road at Lutheran women from Shelby County who Edward Daly. After ordination, in Council “The parish forever Church of Hope, which has answered God’s call to religious he completed studies for a degree Bluffs. will be blessed by Father Ben’s generously offered to assist life, died Aug. 28 at the age of in Canon law from the Angelicum “Everywhere efforts,” said Father Kottas. by providing shuttles from its 91. in Rome. he went, George Kenkel parking lot to St. Francis. A priest for 66 years, Father served several he was very Father remembers his brother’s devotion he served parishes across the parishes across the diocese: St. concerned for Benedict to family. Mass diocese. Ambrose Cathedral, St. Anthony his people.” Kenkel Father Kenkel “loved to The ordination Mass “He loved being a priest. in Des Moines, St. Mary in come home on the weekends to will include Dubuque Archbishop He loved being a pastor,” said his Rosemount, St. Peter in Council Father Kenkel never talked about spend time with his family,” he Michael Jackels as the presider brother, George Kenkel. “I think Bluffs, St. Mary in Guthrie Center himself but preferred to talk about said. with the other two bishops one of the best memories of all and St. Cecilia in Panora. his parish and what parishioners Father Kenkel retired as co-, Sioux City the people he served was that he He served as the dean were doing. in 2001 and was the first priest Bishop R. Walker Nickless was a very gentle, religious man. of studies at Mt. St. Bernard It was because of his to reside in the St. Francis Priest and Davenport Bishop Thomas Some of them even considered Seminary in Dubuque from 1962- kindness that St. Peter Church Residence in Council Bluffs. Zinkula. him ‘Gentle Ben.’” 1968. He assisted the diocese’s in Council Bluffs has a trust that Most recently, he had lived at He graduated from St. Tribunal Office and served on provides some funds to help with Elmcrest Retirement Center in Joseph High School in Earling several boards and committees. maintenance, said Father Kottas. Harlan. Continued on page 10 and went to Conception Seminary “He was a tremendous Father Kenkel had 2 The Catholic Mirror September 20, 2019 www.dmdiocese.org In the Heartland with Bishop Pates Welcome, Bishop Joensen The New Moment A heartfelt and warm Encouraged by the have followed them and gone to in the interface of faith and welcome is extended to Bishop leadership of Pope Francis and the ends of the earth – responding science. William Joensen as he enters the empowering liturgies and to the Gospel imperative to “Go” Our community has into the role as 10th bishop of Des By presentations of the convocation, and likewise make disciples. been praying fervently for a new Moines. Bishop our diocesan representatives in Today, the destiny of bishop for over a year. With The center of his Richard response to the signs of the times missionary activity is right at humor, we thought perhaps Pope anticipated ministry was returned with the vision of The hand as we confront the signs Francis had lost our address. Not expressed clearly in his statement Pates New Moment. This framework of the times, in our families, so. The wait has been well worth on the occasion of the July 18 has been gradually shared our neighborhoods, among it. All very much look forward to announcement of his appointment in the convocation of U.S. parish by parish awakening the our co-workers and in the Bishop Joensen’s coming and The as the chief shepherd of this local Catholic leaders. Its purpose was communities to the hope therein. very fabric of our culture and New Moment that accompanies church. to integrate into the American The relationship with civil communities. We “Go” him. “My greatest hope and church the mission and vision Jesus that anchors The New emboldened by sacrificial love, The New Moment heart’s desire as a priest, soon of Pope Francis in his Apostolic Moment is based on the identity not judgmentalism, confident that Prayer takes on added meaning: to be bishop, is that people have Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, attested to by Peter: “You are the in the end good will triumph over the graced chance to encounter the Joy of the Gospel. Son of God, you have the words evil. O God of all times, Jesus, to experience his love and The outcome produced of life.” It also enjoys the deep, This experience of The In The New Moment, help us to mercy (as I certainly have!) and an excitement to take back to the personal commitment of love New Moment focuses on young deepen to form a friendship with him people of our diocese, a newly with the Lord similar to that of adults, oftentimes referred to as our relationship with Jesus as we through sacred scripture, the life found insight that generated hope. the apostles and disciples in their “the millennials.” The signs of engage our of the sacraments – especially The signs of the times cast a pall time. It is developed through the times seemingly concentrate calling as His disciples. May we the Eucharist – and through over the future: a precipitous prayer and experienced as part of on this particular group especially bravely go out communion we know with one decline of the faith especially a conscious faith journey. in terms of long-term fidelity to in witness to the Lord’s another. Jesus is the truth I’ve among the younger generation; The earliest followers the faith. Of course, our ministry compassion and mercy, staked my life on . . .” a morality built on relativism; of Jesus became total disciples. is intended for all generations. in order to touch all generations, Such a profession widespread indifference to Their lives were informed and Enter Bishop William especially the millennials. coincides with the very nature the unborn, poor, suffering, expressed on the basis of the Joensen. He has spent a great Give us insight into your intimate of the church as Pope Paul VI elderly, migrants, all shunted bond, the relationship with their portion of his ministry educating love emphasized in his Apostolic to the peripheries of society; a God and brother. Individually, and forming young adults with and grant us courage to embrace Exhortation Evangelii Nuntiandi: paralyzing materialism embedded they came together as church, as an expressed appreciation on The New Moment. The Church Exists to Evangelize. in profit-centered economics; the Body of Christ being light and their part. He has tapped into We ask this through your Son In the summer of 2017, continuing destructive pressure leaven to society. their thirst for a philosophical Jesus Christ. a combination of 17 diocesan on an exhausted natural These disciples of Jesus understanding of faith as they Amen. staff and parishioners traveled to environment; and so many who embraced the vocation of a seek to embrace it in the face of Orlando, Florida to participate are saying “no” to God. missionary. Dedicated successors many moral dilemmas especially

Bishop Pates Schedule Bishop-elect Joensen Schedule

Friday, Sept. 20 Friday, Sept. 20 – Sunday, Sept. 29 Saturday, Oct. 12 Tuesday Oct. 15 - Des Moines – “In the Heartland Monday, Sept. 23 West Des Moines – Confirmation Waukee – Confirmation, St. Thursday Oct. 17 with Bishop Pates”, Iowa Des Moines – Equestrian Order & reception, Sacred Heart Parish, Boniface Parish, 10 a.m. Griswold – Region IX Hispanic Catholic Radio, Des Moines; of the Holy Sepulchre Jerusalem 4 p.m. Des Moines – Holy Family Barn Ministers, Creighton Retreat KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. annual meetings and Investiture Bash Center Des Moines – Daily Mass, St. Monday, Sept.30 - Ambrose Cathedral, 12:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 Thursday, Oct. 3 Sunday, Oct. 13 Tuesday, Oct. 15 Des Moines – Diocesan Ames – Diocesan Priests’ Des Moines – Missionary Image Des Moines – Confirmation, St. Executive Committee, Catholic Workshop, Gateway Hotel and of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, Mary of Nazareth Parish, 7 p.m. Pastoral Center, 12:30 p.m. Conference Center St. Ambrose Cathedral, 10:30 Des Moines – Farewell, Mercy a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 THE CATHOLIC College of Health Sciences, 2:30 Thursday, Oct. 3 Iowa City – Dinner and Mass, p.m. Altoona – Iowans for LIFE Monday, Oct. 14 Newman Center, University of West Des Moines – Serra Club banquet, Prairie Meadows Des Moines – Diocesan Iowa, 6 p.m. Priest Appreciation Cookout, Conference Center, 6 p.m. Executive Committee, Catholic MIRROR Walnut Woods Park, 4 p.m. Pastoral Center, 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 Friday, Oct. 4 Des Moines – Iowa Catholic Bishop Richard E. Pates Tuesday, Sept. 24 Des Moines – “In the Heartland”, Radio, Des Moines; KVSS, Publisher Des Moines – Vocation Iowa Catholic Radio, Des Omaha, 9 a.m. [email protected] Department, Catholic Pastoral Moines; KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. Center, 8:30 a.m. Anne Marie Cox Des Moines – Mass, MercyOne, Sunday, Oct. 6 Official Editor 11:30 a.m. Des Moines – Mass and celebration of 30th anniversary of [email protected] Bishop Richard Pates made the following appoint- Thursday, Sept. 26 becoming a basilica, Basilica of St. John, 10:30 a.m. ments effective Sept. 6, 2019 Kelly Mescher Collins Des Moines – Solemn Vespers, Staff Writer St. Ambrose Cathedral, 7 p.m. [email protected] Tuesday, October 8 Des Moines – Diocesan Father Protas Opondo Okwalo, SJ – from assignment in East Friday, Sept. 27 Executive Committee, Catholic Africa to Pastoral Administrator of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Des Moines – “In the Heartland The Catholic Mirror (ISSN Pastoral Center, 12:30 p.m. Catholic Student Center, Drake Newman Community. with Bishop Pates”, Iowa 0896-6869) is published Urbandale – Andrew Dinner, St. Father Nipin Thakidipurathu Scaria – of the Diocese of Catholic Radio, Des Moines; monthly for $20 per year by Pius X Parish, 6 p.m. Kanjirapally, India to Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart Parish, West KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. the Diocese of Des Moines, Des Moines West Des Moines – Episcopal 601 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Wednesday, October 9 ordination and installation of Iowa 50309. Periodicals post- Adel – Senales Summit Session, Effective Sept. 23, 2019 The Most Reverend William M. age paid at Des Moines. St. John Parish, 9 a.m. Father Augustine Clement Kwabena Owusu – of the Diocese Joensen, St. Francis of Assisi POSTMASTER: Send changes of Kononga-Mampong in Ghana to Chaplain of St. Albert Parish, 2 p.m. to THE CATHOLIC MIR- Thursday, October 10 Schools, Council Bluffs. ROR, 601 Grand Ave., Des Des Moines – Pro-life rally and Father James Ahenkora -- as Pastor of St. John Parish, Moines, Iowa 50309. Saturday, Sept. 28 prayer vigil, Iowa State Capitol, Greenfield and St. Patrick Parish, Massena to Pastoral PHONE: (515)237-5046 Des Moines – Confirmation & 10 a.m. Administrator of St. Patrick Parish, Council Bluffs. EMAIL: mirror@dmdiocese. reception, St. Anthony Parish, 10 org a.m. Friday, October 11 DIOCESAN WEBSITE: Des Moines – Iowa Catholic Bishop Richard Pates Jason Kurth www.dmdiocese.org Radio, Des Moines; KVSS, Omaha, 9 a.m. Bishop of Des Moines Chancellor www.dmdiocese.org The Catholic Mirror September 20, 2019 3 Farmer who invited a saint to Iowa dies Joe Hays died just weeks before the 40th anniversary of historic visit through the Apostolic Delegate By Anne Marie Cox (now called a nuncio) and shared it Staff Writer with the U.S. bishops conference team that was working on the Farmer Joe Hays, who papal visit. Within two weeks penned a letter inviting St. John we got the call that the possibility Paul II to Iowa in 1979, died Aug. of including rural America on 31. He was 78. the trip was gaining ground Born in Salem, Illinois, and the Vatican representative his family moved to Colfax when (Archbishop Marcinkus) would he was a child. He married his be visiting Des Moines soon,” wife, Ann, in 1961 at St. Bernard explained Orr. Church in Osceola. They were “When he came with blessed with four children. Father Bob Lynch, now the Hays served in the U.S. retired bishop of St. Petersburg Navy and worked for John Deere in Florida, they were impressed for 36 years. with what the area had to offer But it was his and returned to Rome with the involvement with rural life issues recommendation of including a and the that put short stop in Des Moines as part his name in the history books. of the trip.” “When Joe Hays learned Hays and his family were the pope was coming to the given the privilege of bringing up United States, he was concerned the gifts at the offertory of the Joe Hays, who farmed near Truro, heard St. John Paul II was coming to the United States. that the pope would be visiting Mass. Fearful that he’d only see the big cities, Hays invited the pope to come to Iowa. On Oct. 4, only large, metropolitan areas,” Monsignor Frank 1979, the Holy Father visited St. Patrick Church at Irish Settlement and celebrated an out- said Monsignor Steve Orr. “Since Bognanno said Hays was a door Mass for thousands at Living History Farms. Above right, he’s showing a rosary he he had been asked to be a part of humble man and “always had a received from St. John Paul II. a Region IX study on issues of great smile knowing that he had rural life, he felt the pope would some part to play in the visit of St. resources) go back 2,000 years professor of environmental to the idea that right relationship get the wrong impression of the John Paul II to Iowa.” and Rerum Novarum – the first of theology at St. Ambrose with God’s creation must include United States if he didn’t visit the The pope’s visit to Iowa the so-called ‘social encyclicals’ University, it struck me sharply social and economic justice for ‘breadbasket,’ ‘heartland’ of the was not only historic because it begins a modern emphasis on that perhaps his influence on me the world’s marginalized. U.S. was the first time for a visit from God’s creation,” he said. personally was stronger than I’d “I am absolutely sure “I don’t think he would the Holy Father but because of “But then and there Pope thought,” said Father Grant. that St. John Paul II would have been so proactive about what St. John Paul II said while John Paul II took a modest step “In any case, Pope heartily embrace that theology of this had it not been for his he was here. beyond the earth-as-resources Benedict pursued the theology relationship,” said Father Grant. involvement in what eventually “The influence of that theology to a more thorough and of nature’s intrinsic value further The funeral Mass for became the document on rural visit on the diocese and the Church rich idea of nature’s intrinsic and Pope Francis continues that Hays was celebrated Sept. 6 at St. life [published by the bishops of is hard to gauge objectively but value. Twenty-five years later, as a trend, even while circling back Joseph Church in Winterset. Region IX] called Strangers and there are two striking signals of its Guests,” Monsignor Orr said. value,” said Father Robert Grant, “When he met up with Bishop a Des Moines priest and professor Maurice Dingman, he turned one at St. Ambrose University. of the bishop’s own proverbs back “First, it was the feast on him: Bishop Dingman often of St. Francis of Assisi, patron said the best ideas come from the of the environment. Secondly, little people. the pope’s homily on that day “Joe Hays told the can be counted as the first papal bishop, ‘I am one of the little statement on environmental people.’ And the rest unfolded theology ever issued. after Bishop Dingman forwarded “Of course, references the letter with his own cover letter to nature (mostly to natural 4 Opinion Immigration policy blocks woman’s opportunity Guest Column

By Mayra Moriel de Bañuelos

The V Encuentro process, which is a five-year consultation process for Hispanic Ministry in the United States, is making progress this month in Rome with the Holy See. Some of the members of the subcommittee and delegation, Jessica 800,000 young adults who, like Jessica, Subcommittee of Hispanic Affairs for the Hernandez, coordinator of Hispanic are building God’s kingdom in the United Above are mem- U.S. bishops along with other diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry. States in an effort for a better nation with bers of a U.S. bish- leaders, formed part of a delegation that is Jessica, as a member of the stronger families. ops’ subcommittee, set to present the results the V Encuentro subcommittee, was invited to go with this She is an example of a broken who will present to process to Pope Francis this week. group to present the work done with the immigration system that blocks the Pope Francis the Throughout this week, the V Encuentro, and as a representative for development of talented young people results of a five- delegation team has been meeting with other Hispanic young adults in the United who greatly contribute to improve our year process called different Vatican leaders such as Cardinal States. communities. V-Encuentro. Des Peter Turkson, who is the prefect for the Unfortunately, Jessica had to We all can do something about Moines’ Jessica Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human decline this invitation due to her legal this by contacting our legislators and Hernandez, pic- Development, as well as with Dr. Guzmán status (DACA recipient), which does not asking them to make it right for these tured at right, would Carriquiry Lecour, who is the Secretary allow her to travel outside of the country. young men and women who only know be going with the subcommittee on of the Pontifical Commission for Latin Jessica has used this opportunity this country and call it their own. The Iowa which she serves. But because she America. to raise awareness of the issue that we Catholic Conference has frequent calls for is a DACA recipient, she fears she Our diocese is privileged to have still are experiencing of not having a action on this issue and other social justice may not be able to re-enter the United one of our own staff members be part of this pathway to citizenship for more than matters that concern Catholics in Iowa. States. Want a tough stain out? We immediately hear the response to cleanse the stain. hours, maybe even a lifetime, making as though it’s a Sunday choir, “Shout it Let’sGuest Get Column Psyched When the hurt comes from a sure every fragile piece of glass is broken out!” spiritual place and wounds the spirit of the as it should be. He will carefully select Some of the most intense stains person, then the Church, as Christ, must the colors of stain needed to create the found in clothing and carpet are ink, blood become the cleanser and healer. desired look, only to be fully revealed at its and juice. TV commercials show us a completion. Not one piece knows for sure Yes, there are also the classics, perfectly cleaned white shirt coming why it fits where it does or how the color namely ketchup, mustard and grass. But straight out of the wash but God did not works for the bigger picture. with today’s trends, we should mention the By Deacon Randy Kiel create us to be cleansed this way. Scripture Each broken piece has a perfect staining power of srirocha, kombucha, and teaches that through Christ’s blood our sins fit. kale smoothie. deeply within the fabric of the heart that are washed white as snow. Life has a way of breaking us and After applying selected cleaning the stain passes on to the next generation. This does not mean that there people have a way of staining us. We even products, we take great pride when those It is never a small deal when will be no mental or emotional residue. stain ourselves at times, don’t we? dreaded permanent stains are washed clean someone’s feelings are hurt. Hurt feelings He knew we would be stained and broken. God, our Master Artisan, is as new from such toxic staining substances. are a significant matter. If we minimize Back in the medieval days of inventing creating a masterpiece with each one of This is understandable for the someone’s hurt feelings, we set their stain stained glass, people reveled to see us. Let us never try to simply “shout” out protection of our clothing and carpet, but deeper. historical stories come to life before their our stains but rather offer them over to him what about the matters that stain our hearts. If we deny our own hurt feelings, own eyes in full color. to become the picture that he sees and that Experiences of grief, regret, and we set our own stain. If we try to magically With masterful craftsmanship, he wills for us, for his Church, and for the betrayal are three of the more common pray away the hurt, we set the stain even what better way to depict the stains of world. emotional stains that hurt our hearts. further. sin upon humanity and the brokenness of Only he is the light that illuminates Maybe we can’t use a cleaning When a relationship causes our Savior than through a stained glass our living windows of stained and broken product to get rid of them, but I bet many the hurt feeling, or the stain, it must be window? glass. of us have tried to “shout” them out a time cleansed within a relationship. This would The master artisan of a stained or two but to no avail. most preferably be with the one who hurt glass window can see the whole story. Deacon Randy Kiel is the founder of Kardia Truly, most of the conflicts that the other but this is not always possible nor He can see how to use each stained piece Counseling and serves Holy Trinity Parish come into a counselor or pastor’s office are is it always recommended. of broken glass to create a picture of life in Des Moines. To connect with him, email due to “tough stains” such as these. Some When the hurt feelings come from that would have never been known by the [email protected]. of these emotional stains have been set so life, then it will be life itself that is needed original piece itself. The master will spend

Road to sainthood is paved with challenges, mistakes and sometimes detours

My wife and I are always excited want greatness, I have to want the work, I’ll probably never be a cornerback when football season begins. Marriage & too. in the NFL (although let’s not totally rule I think there are few things better Family Life Patience doesn’t just happen, it’s it out), but I am invited to holiness, I am than enjoying an afternoon relaxing, eating a learned habit, something that takes time invited to be a saint. And so are you! snack food, and watching an exciting game. and effort to grow into. Often times, I want But it doesn’t come without I’m always amazed by the talent the virtue but I don’t want to take the time work, it doesn’t come without difficulties and skill that both college and professional to learn it! and detours, and most important it doesn’t teams exhibit. We enjoy the results of their By Becoming great doesn’t happen come without receiving God’s gratuitous hard work, but what we don’t see are the Adam Storey overnight and it doesn’t come without grace. I hope this fall we can all be inspired long hours in the weight room, watching frequent mistakes. to desire greatness a little bit more, and to film, and the countless drills mastering the football, and I also think it’s true of family As disciples we know that say yes again to the hard work this entails! fundamentals. life. growing as a family requires grace, it’s less Football season reminds me that I want to be a great husband about what I do and more about receiving Adam Storey is the diocesan director excellence is achieved through dedicated and a great dad. I want to be patient, and what God wants to do within me. of Marriage & Family Life. He can be work, through practice and even through generous, and sacrificial. I want greatness, The good news is that this is an reached at [email protected] or learning from mistakes. This is true of and football season reminds me that if I invitation open to all of us. 515-237-5056. 5 Ask a Priest Local man serves on international Knights board

Antonio Bañuelos, Bañuelos, a native Q. I am going to visit my rel- churches have wonderful pro- past deputy of the Iowa Knights of Mexico and member of St. atives who do not attend Mass grams that are great for little of Columbus, was elected last Ambrose Cathedral Parish in Des on Sundays. I usually do attend kids. I’ve not heard of one yet August to the Supreme Board Moines, served as the state deputy Mass and do not want to offend that teaches doctrine. Most- of Directors of the international from 2017 to 2019. them. What should I do? ly the “curriculum” revolves organization. He has worked to build around the love of God, the The board consists bridges among Catholics of all A. I suppose it depends on relationships we have with of 24 members who guide the ethnic groups and nationalities whether or not your relatives our neighbors and prayers and order, which has a presence in 15 to expand the outreach for the are also Catholic. If so, you can songs at their level. countries. Knights of Columbus worldwide. invite them to join you when He has begun serving a Antonio Bañuelos you go on Saturday evening or Q. The communion minis- three-year term. Sunday morning. If you think ter was dressed for the beach they are not interested, just let where I received communion. them know that it’s important What is the proper attire when Missionary image of Our Lady of Guadalupe to you, and that it shouldn’t you have this role at Mass? conflict with other plans they Also, what should I wear at visiting diocese to encourage prayer for unborn may have with you. Mass? Iowans for LIFE is sponsoring a visit to the Moines, 2-3:30 p.m. Q. Can I skip Mass when I am A. I don’t suppose it was Des Moines diocese by the Missionary Image of Our • Oct. 7 - St. Catherine of Siena Church, Mass with traveling? a church at the beach, was Lady of Guadalupe. rosary following, 5:15 p.m. it? Well, we try to avoid ex- The image came to Iowa in 2012 following • Oct. 9 - St. Joseph Church, Mass, 8:30 a.m. A. Jesus asked his disciples to tremes. On the one hand, you growth of Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, • Oct. 10 - Iowa State Capitol Rotunda-1st floor “Do this in memory of me.” He don’t need to wear a tuxedo or said Mary Purtle. Since the visit, 18 of 26 Planned - Pro-life rally and prayer with legislators, pro-life didn’t get down to details like a new dress or pant suit when Parenthood clinics in Iowa closed. groups, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Prayers at Iowa State “how often” and “on which you are ministering commu- The image is coming back to encourage Supreme Court following. day.” From the earliest days, nion. On the other hand, try to prayer for state legislation that will protect the • Oct. 11 - St. Theresa School Mass 8:35 a.m. the Church has gathered on the be respectful of what you’re unborn. In 2018, the Iowa Supreme Court struck Oct. 12 - Our Lady of the Americas, Mass, 6:30 p.m. first day of the week, Sunday, doing. If you’re asked at the down a three-day reflection period before an • Oct. 13 - St. Ambrose Cathedral, Mass with the Lord’s Day. That was the last moment to assist, you can’t abortion and said abortion is a fundamental right in Bishop William Joensen, 10:30 a.m. day that Jesus was raised from really go back home to change. the tomb. Early Christians Iowa’s constitution. • Oct. 15 – Dowling Catholic High School 8 a.m. celebrated a “little Easter” ev- Q. Can you suggest some Cath- The following is a list of locations where to 8 p.m. ery Sunday. Later in Church olic books I can read while on people can see the missionary image. • Oct. 17 Christ the King School, Mass, 8:40 a.m. history, the season of Easter vacation? • Oct. 3 - Iowans for LIFE banquet, Prairie • Oct. 18 - Christ the King veneration 5:30 p.m. and the season of Lent came Meadows Bishop Ballroom, Altoona. 6-9 pm. Mass in Spanish, 6 p.m. A. I’d recommend you take into being. Can you skip Mass • Oct. 4 - St. Anthony Church, children’s Mass, • Oct. 19 - Planned Parenthood -1000 E. Army a look at a local bookstore when traveling? Only in situ- 8:30 a.m. Also 7 p.m. healing Mass. Post Rd, 40 Days for Life prayer vigil with Christ to see what they might have ations when there is no church • Oct. 5 - Planned Parenthood, 1000 E. Army Post the King Parish, 10-11 a.m. available in their religion sec- in the area. You wouldn’t skip Road, St. Francis of Assisi prayer vigil, 10-11 a.m. • Oct. 21 – InnerVisions South Clinic– 500 Army tion. Also if you go online to a night’s sleep or a meal. You • Oct. 6 - Life Chain - St. Theresa Church, Des Post Road, Mass with Bishop Joensen, 4 p.m. Catholic publications like U.S. shouldn’t skip Mass either. Catholic, America, Common- Q. My parish does not have weal, St. Anthony Messenger, Vacation Bible School. May I etc., you’ll find some selections allow my children to attend one that you might enjoy. in a Protestant church? Can they attend a bible camp? Got a question for “Ask a Priest” and its author, Father A. Yes. In this day of ec- John Ludwig? Send it to com umenism, many mainline [email protected].

History in the making Watch the episcopal ordination of Bishop-elect William Joensen on Friday, Sept. 27 at dmdiocese.org or Facebook.com/dmdiocese

515.309.3536, 12345 University Ave., Clive, IA 50325 6 The Catholic Mirror September 20, 2019 www.dmdiocese.org Around the diocese Sept. 20-22 Fri.-Sun. Sept. 29 Sunday Widowed, Divorced, or Separated? Pancake Breakfast PANORA – Beginning DES MOINES – St. Experience® is a program intended Ambrose Cathedral Knights of for those suffering the loss of a Columbus is hosting a pancake relationship through death, divorce or breakfast following the morning separation and who are ready to come Masses. Cost is a freewill offering to terms with that loss and begin to with proceeds going to help with move forward with their lives. The medical costs for Mike Landis, son weekend program is held at the St. of Gayle Landis, who is undergoing Thomas More Center. Contact Father cancer treatments. Bob Schoemann at 515-418-1938, Daryl Stahl at 515-480-6617, or Dana Sept. 29 Sunday Reed at 515-975-3745 for details. Parish Fall Festival Dinner INDIANOLA – St. Thomas Sept. 22 Sunday Aquinas Parish will be hosting a hot Grilled Chicken and Ham Dinner turkey sandwich dinner from 11:30 LENOX - St. Patrick a.m. to 3 p.m. at the parish hall. $10/ Church is hosting its annual grilled adults and carry-outs; $5/children. chicken and ham dinner from 11 a.m. Beer and soft drinks are also available - 1 p.m. in their Parish Center. Cost for purchase. of the tickets are $8.50/adults; $5/ kids 6-12; age 5 and under eat free. Oct. 5 Saturday Harvest Luncheon Sept. 24 Tuesday DES MOINES – Catholic Special Needs Ministry Woman’s League Fall Harvest DES MOINES – St. Luncheon is at Christopher’s Anthony Parish is hosting a “First Restaurant in Beaverdale. Business Step Meeting” to kick off the process meeting at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon. Youth at St. Mary Parish in Red Oak recently celebrated the sacrament of confirmation with of putting together a special needs Speaker is Pastora DeWayne Derouse, Bishop Richard Pates. Pictured are: Bryan Erp, Alexander Lemus, Ryan Johnson, Jazmyn ministry at St. Anthony Church at of New Life Christian Fellowship. Perez, Brianda Ramos, Stephany Ramos, Yovanni Ramos, Logan Roberts, Xavier Ross, 6 p.m. Caregivers and parents, with Cost is $21. Reservations by Oct. 1. and Alexis Vera. their kids, are invited to this meeting Mail to Sue Goodwin, 3001 Beaver to share your stories, fears and needs. Ave., #308, Des Moines, IA 50310. Oct. 13 Sunday Oct. 13-16 Sun.-Wed. be hosting their annual Fall Fish & For more information contact Tom Bring a food item for the needy. Harvest Festival Parish Mission Chicken dinners from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Hanson at 515-770-7648. HARLAN – St. Michael’s NORWALK – St. John the at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Oct. 10 Thursday Harvest Festival Dinner will run 11 Apostle is holding a parish mission hall. $10/adults & carry-outs; $3/ Sept. 28-Oct. 1 Catholic Social Teaching and How a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Rosman Parish each evening Sunday–Wednesday children. Desserts are available with Parish Mission to Form Your Conscience Center. A Staley’s chicken dinner will with a potluck dinner provided at 6 a free-will donation. DES MOINES – St. WEST DES MOINES be served. Cost is $12/adults, $5/ p.m. on Wednesday. Guest speaker is Theresa Parish is having a parish – Tom Chapman, director of Iowa children ages (3-10), children under 3 Father Blaise Czaja. All are welcome. Nov. 23 Saturday mission called “60 minutes with Catholic Conference, will lead free. Raffle, paddle wheel, cake walk, Holiday Hop Jesus” with Father Jim Sichko, an this discussion from 7 – 8:30 and country store. Oct. 18 & 25 Fridays WINTERSET – Come acclaimed international speaker, p.m. in the St. Clare Room at St. Fall Fish & Chicken Dinners shop and eat some good food at the author and priest of the Diocese of Francis of Assisi Parish. Come Oct. 13 Sunday INDIANOLA – The Holiday Hop at St. Joseph Parish Lexington, Kentucky. Father Jim learn about the four principles of Oktoberfest Indianola Knights of Columbus will from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sichko will weave his everyday Catholic Social Teaching and how COUNCIL BLUFFS – St. life experiences with the Gospel to form your conscience according Peter Parish is holding its annual message. He will be speaking at all Sacred Scripture and Church Oktoberfest from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Ongoing Events St. Albert High School. Cost is $10 the Masses the weekend of Sept. teaching. Details and registration at Thursdays 28-29 as well Sunday, Monday and saintfrancischurch.org/adultfaith/ /adults and $5/children under 12. Alpha at St. Francis of Assisi Tuesday evenings from 7–8 p.m. in events or call 515-440-1030. Country store, craft bazaar, raffles, WEST DES MOINES – Alpha helps bring people into a the church. bingo, kids carnival, kids raffles. relationship with Jesus Christ by sharing the good news of the Gospel. Sessions include a meal, video, and open discussion. Open to all adults. Invite a friend of any faith or no faith. All are welcome. Meets Thursdays, Now-Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m., Serra Room. Retreat day, Oct. 19, 8:30 a.m.– 4 p.m. Serra Room. Details and registration at saintfrancischurch.org/ adultfaith/shareyourfaith. Wednesdays Divine Mercy Chaplet DES MOINES – The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at St Augustin Chapel.

Latin Mass DES MOINES – The Latin Mass at St. Anthony Parish is at 5 p.m. on Sundays and in the main church.

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by placing an ad in The Catholic Mirror. Contact Kelly at [email protected] www.dmdiocese.org The Catholic Mirror September 20, 2019 7 CYC makes a difference camp is a far reach. Camp fees By Katherine Swoboda cannot be covered easily. Many Contributing Writer of the families are large, and parents work long hours. August’s edition of The entire parish The Catholic Mirror highlighted mobilized to make camp happen the invaluable contribution of for the youth. Children’s parents Catholic Youth Camp to youth in contributed. Youth mowed lawns, our diocese. washed cars, babysat, raked In July, 36 St. Ambrose leaves and picked up trash in Cathedral parishioners were parks to raise money. particularly affected by this unique This united effort faith formation opportunity. Their allowed 36 refugee youth to attend experiences witness to CYC’s CYC where they were immersed power in helping youth deepen in Catholic faith, attending daily their faith. Mass, participating in the liturgy, St. Ambrose is home to learning about sacraments, prayer, people from around the world, sharing faith with priests, sisters, week in these young people’s “Exposition,” and “communion.” and interactions with those who including many African and seminarians and CYC counselors. year, but that week’s impact is Dari, a middle school have entered religious life: Asian refugees. We accompany Days included profound. It is best expressed student shared, “At camp I did the “I loved confession. I our refugee community as they swimming, ziplining, dancing, by the youth themselves. When (altar) serving. I was so scared in just felt different and so good rebuild their lives in Iowa. singing, games, sports and hiking. asked about their favorite part my heart. Then, when I did it, I afterward. When we all finished Devoted to helping When parents picked up the youth of CYC, elementary and middle felt good. I want to do it at church and were praying, (the camp our children grow in faith, at CYC after closing Mass, they school students answered: now.” director) said Jesus had touched catechists wanted refugee youth were met with tears. The kids did “Mass,” “altar serving,” “faith High school students had us each in confession and when to experience CYC. not want to leave. program,” “learning about God,” powerful sacramental encounters he said that I just started to cry, However, attending CYC marks just one but it was good not sad. I feel so good now and I want to keep it going,” said Agnese. “The sisters were so nice. They were always happy. They always smile. You just feel happy when you are with them,” said Andria. “I miss the sisters (nuns). They taught us about JOY–it’s about Jesus, Others, You,” said Genet. “Confession and Mass were the best parts. The songs at Mass are good. All of me felt different after confession,” said Israel. “Everyone at Catholic camp is nice. It’s not like school where kids are bad. I want to be there all the time because everyone is nice,” said Adenguli. The week after returning, one fifth-grade boy proclaimed, “My dad gave me a dollar this week. I saved it for camp next year!”

Above right: St. Ambrose Cathedral parishioners with School Sisters of Christ the King at CYC. Above, St. Am- brose parish youth with their CYC counselor. 8 The Catholic Mirror September 20, 2019 MIT graduate pursues religious life VOCATIONS: What is God calling you to do with your life? By Anne Marie Cox Staff Writer Four years ago, Mariah Seminarians building bonds that will last a lifetime Mullen, a top-notch student in her high school in rural Clarinda, went to Massachusetts Institute By Kelly Mescher Collins of Technology with the intention Staff Writer of becoming an astrophysicist. She graduated in June In years past, the diocese with a philosophy degree, and had seminarians studying in last month entered the Michigan- seminaries across the Midwest based Dominican Sisters of and in Rome. Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. Today, the seminarians “I’m at peace,” she have mostly been grouped said. “I’m ready. I know that together at two major seminaries at I’m off to something better. their request. They’re developing Mariah Mullen, of St. Clare Everything is going to be okay.” deeply rooted friendships that will Parish in Clarinda. Her journey diverged benefit them in years to come. from its original path amid a Platitudes don’t really cut “Others in the future may combination of searching for it,” she said. “He had a lot of choose to go to other seminaries,” the right major and a growing emphasis on becoming a saint. said seminarian Nick Smith. “The interest in her faith. It’s not something I had ever message from us is not that we are When she was in high really considered before.” only sending to two seminaries school, Mullen had attended a Mullen had a classical but that we enjoy the respective summer program at Harvard philosophy class in which they programs in St. Paul (Minnesota) University that included a class talked about ancient Greek and have benefitted greatly from on the relativity of physics. She philosophy. them and our brotherhood.” was drawn to astrophysics and “I thought it was really Incoming seminarians “answering big, cool questions.” cool studying Aristotle and have their choice of three colleges “And then I took Plato,” she said. “While our with seminaries, though many of physics and decided that faith needs to be childlike, our them choose to be together, too. probably wasn’t for me,” she intellect doesn’t necessarily.” “Life is much different said. She wanted to go than at a regular college,” said She changed her on a retreat with religious diocesan Vocations Director college major to chemistry. communities, but three times she Father Ross Parker. Minor Amid her science was turned down. seminary students have college classes, she had courses on “I didn’t pray regularly, classes and regular prayer times. philosophy of religion, bioethics which is actually a hard habit to Many offer service in area and political philosophy. She did develop. At least in my case, I parishes or local charities. well in those and they seemed lacked discipline and regularity,” Grouping the more interesting than science. she said. seminarians together allows them “At the same time, I The Dominican to give each other support on Top photo, from left to was becoming very active in community welcomed her and their path of discernment, Father right: Stan Asjes, Brad the Catholic community, where she has developed a prayer life. Parker said. It also affords them Robey, Luis Cabrera all of my friendships were,” “I had in my head this opportunities to get to know each and Luke Miksanek pray she said. She became involved picture of, okay, I’ll just discern other and pray together. during a Mass before the with Fellowship of Catholic religious life and God will tell Twelve of the 16 seminarians headed back University Students, also known me, ‘No’ and then I will go and seminarians are at St. Paul to school in August. as FOCUS, and Tech Catholic get married like I want to,” she Seminary or St. John Vianney Community, also known as said. “It did not work out as Seminary, both on the same TCC, and a bible study. planned.” campus of St. Thomas University At right, Father James She describes herself There is no downside in St. Paul, Minnesota. Another Downey joins seminarians as having a “nugget” of faith to discerning religious life, she four are studying at the Pontifical Alex Kramer and Max Car- before heading off to college, said. North American College in Rome. son in Rome, where they “but I wasn’t very well formed.” “Even if I wasn’t “We call seminarians are studying. When she went to college, entirely sure, what’s the worst from the same diocese ‘Diocesan she encountered a chaplain that will happen if you try to brothers’,” said seminarian Jake who explained the faith on an give your whole life to God Epstein. “And it’s as simple as Smith with him. intellectual level that she liked. and he’s like, ‘Oh thank you! that: they’re my brothers and “I did not know Nick “He understands the This is not actually what I was they’ll be my brother priests for or Alex well when I first entered importance of formation and calling you to but I appreciate as long as God gives us to work seminary,” he said. “We got to doctrine. If you try to live your willingness.’ Nothing bad together for his glory and for his know each other very fast. I was the faith as an adult with an is going to happen,” she said. people.” in a new community in Minnesota understanding of it when you “I want to catechize the This will have benefits and it was natural to bond with were in elementary school, youth. There are so many people given the wide geographic area the guys from Des Moines. In a it’s not really going to work. who don’t have formation and the Diocese of Des Moines sense, the guys I study with from I was one of them,” Mullen covers. the Diocese of Des Moines have said. “In some parts of the become brothers. “I also think that diocese, parishes are pretty far “This brotherhood is knowledge of the good leads apart so now is our chance to formed in a common mission to to love of the good,” she said. grow in that fraternity that we’ll bring Jesus Christ to our home “While you can’t necessarily share for the rest of our lives,” Diocese of Des Moines as future spout doctrine to an atheist Epstein said. priests,” he said. “It is in this and they’ll become Catholic, Smith sees long-term brotherhood that we support each I do think that pointing out benefits. other through prayer, listening to the beauty of the truth is “Fraternity is so each other’s joys and struggles, appealing. And unless you important for priestly fruitfulness, challenging one another, and harden your will to it, the so beginning to develop that supporting each other in our truth is going to win you over in the seminary years with our vocation.” sooner or later.” hometown brothers is valuable to Kramer said that Mullen will be all of us,” he said. while he has close friends from known as Sister Mariah while Seminarians Jason Anchorage, Alaska to Mobile, she is a postulant for one Lee, Alex Kramer and Smith Alabama and as far away as year. Then, she will become were in college together at St. Ireland, “The most important a novice for two years. After John Vianney. Lee said it was fraternal bonds are those between this, she will make simple Mariah Mullen stands by a a blessing to have Kramer and the brothers of the same diocese.” temporary vows, followed by statue of St. Clare outside final vows. her home parish in Clarinda. The Catholic Mirror September 20, 2019 9 VOCATIONS: What is God calling you to do with your life? Seminarians building bonds that will last a lifetime Meet the newest seminarians

JONATHON ARRIOLA asked me, “You’re going to be a Freshman, St. John Vianney priest, right?” Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota Or when they would pick on me because they knew Home Parish: Christ the King I was planning on pursuing this path one day. This made me sort At first, the only reason of indifferent to my vocation. I wanted to go to seminary was to And to top it off my merely discern my vocation. prayer life wasn’t too good. The seminary is indeed I feel satisfied and eager the place to do that. But after with the fact that I am entering talking to Bishop Richard Pates the seminary. I look forward and other brother seminarians, to becoming a better version I have come to realize that the of myself as “All man, and all seminary has a larger purpose: To I guess it was a call. priest.” or as whatever I’m called help one become a better man and This call lived in me to do in my life. priest for Christ and his people, a throughout my time in high Please pray for us. Your better man and perhaps a good school, but my disposition to it prayers are important. God bless dad, or a better man and a better wasn’t always the same. you. server of the Church. I disliked when people I felt a pull in my heart attracting me to the priesthood after my family and I moved to LUKE MIKSANEK Des Moines in 2016. Yet, it was Pre-Theology I, St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota probably in me a long time ago. Home Parish: St. Ambrose Cathedral Back in California, where my family and I come I was born in Chicago but from, I was an altar server at my raised in Rochester, Minnesota, where parish, St. Mary of the Nativity. I began violin lessons at the age of We used to do a youth five. Mass on Saturdays which The idea of becoming a priest provided the opportunity to serve first entered my head in late high on the altar. school, but I paid little attention to it. On one occasion after So much of my life experience had Mass, a very tall, young priest been steering me in the direction of asked me after procession, “Have music exclusively, so changing course you ever thought of becoming a seemed like too much effort. priest one day?” Hence, I proceeded to earn Sort of uncomfortable at a bachelor’s degree and a master’s his question I said, “Nahh” and degree in music. I was to win a contract dismissed the idea. with the Des Moines Symphony beginning in fall 2016. But I think his question But the idea of becoming a priest never ceased to surface. moved something in me even if In fact, having effectively “made it” as a professional musician, slightly. my sense of rest career-wise put into even greater relief my sense That is one of the earliest of unrest vocation-wise. and last times I came across the After making myself known to Father Ross Parker, question, “Is Jonathon called to director of the Vocations Office, and after many months of focused be a priest one day?” prayer and spiritual reading, I began my formal application as a In my sophomore year candidate for the priesthood in February 2019 and was accepted of high school, I began to pray at the end of the summer. and read about the saints. These One lesson I have learned on my discernment adventure practices nurtured my spiritual thus far is that following the will of God does not require as much growth. effort as I previously believed. When I prayed in my The important thing is to aim our feeble effort in the right room, I would imagine myself direction: towards God. He meets us more than halfway! placing my hands on people’s Just consider the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke heads in prayer, like I had seen 15:11-32, esp. v. 20) and the very person of Jesus Christ, by whose priests do. I was becoming aware humble sacrifice the whole human race, incapable of saving itself, of the inspiration/desire in me to may be saved. become a priest one day.

Des Moines man makes final vows with Augustinians

Brother Nicholas Mullarkey made his solemn profession of vows, or final vows, with the Order of St. Augustine in June. He attended St. An- thony School in Des Moines and Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines. He was a seminarian for the Diocese of Des Moines be- fore discerning the Augus- tinian religious community was where God was calling him. He is pictured with Augustinian Father Bernard Scianna. 10 The Catholic Mirror September 20, 2019 Here’s what to expect More than 70 years have passed on ordination day since an episcopal ordination has Continued from page 1 service beginning at 2 p.m. A live broadcast will be carried at Pope Francis’ represen- dmdiocese.org, facebook.com/ been celebrated here tative in the United States, dmdiocese and through Iowa Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Catholic Radio. The last episcopal ordination celebrated Moines diocese and newest bishop accentuated will affirm that the Holy Father in Des Moines was in 1948, when Bishop their love for their home state. named Bishop-elect Joensen as Public events Edward Daly became the fourth bishop of the “As I look forward to my work in Des th diocese. Moines, I am reassured by the fact that I am the 10 bishop for the Diocese of There are two Following him, Dubuque Auxiliary a native son of Iowa with a deep and abiding Des Moines. opportunities open to everyone to Bishop was appointed the Des love for its soil and the souls of its people,” said The ordination rite welcome Bishop-elect Joensen to Moines diocese’s fifth bishop and the first native- Bishop Dingman to the press. “That I will remain will occur after the homily. the diocese. born Iowan to serve central and southwest Iowa. to travel its hills and its valleys, to admire its Archbishop Jackels will use An evening prayer It was 51 years ago when the last priest crops and its beauty, is a source of inestimable chrism oil to consecrate the service, called vespers, will be held was ordained a bishop to serve the Diocese gratitude.” (The Catholic Church in Southwest bishop-elect. The archbishop will the night before the ordination. of Des Moines. Bishop Maurice Dingman, Iowa, pp.254-255) give him three signs of a bishop: All are welcome at 7 p.. on Sept. originally from St. Paul, Iowa, celebrated his At the recent news conference • an episcopal ring; 26 to St. Ambrose Cathedral for episcopal ordination in 1968 in Davenport. announcing his appointment, Bishop-elect • a miter; a service at which the cathedral’s Following Bishop Dingman, three William Joensen said: “I may be fortunate to • a crosier (pastoral doors will literally be opened as consecutive auxiliary bishops from the have lived and studied in different places in the staff). the diocese welcomes him. Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis country and even the world, but I love this state Immediately following served the Des Moines diocese: Bishop William and its people with their rootedness in the land the ordination on Sept. 27, a Streaming Bullock, Bishop Emeritus and their deep faith, and I’ve always wanted to public reception will be held at Whether you have a C.PP.S., and Bishop Richard Pates. spend my life here serving others.” the Hy-Vee Ron Pearson Center, ticket or not, everyone will be Both the last Iowan to serve the Des able to watch the ordination and 5820 Westown Parkway in West pray as one faith community. Des Moines beginning at 4:30 Those without tickets will be p.m. able to go online and watch the Local women attend national DCCW convention

Watch the ordination of Bishop-elect William Joensen on Friday, Sept. 27 at dmdiocese.org or Facebook.com/dmdiocese. Not near a screen? Listen on Iowa Catholic Radio.

Des Moines Diocesan Council of Catholic Women who attended a national convention in- clude: Carolyn Smith, Connie Sampers, Joan Gubbels and Nancy Larson.

Nearly 700 Catholic director for the next two years. women from around the nation Attendees from Iowa gathered in Atlanta to celebrate networked at a province dinner, the National Council of Catholic where they talked about greater Women’s 99 years of service to collaboration. The group included the Church. the Des Moines diocese’s Attending from the Des representatives plus province Moines Diocesan Council of director Alma Meyers of Marion, Catholic Women were Carolyn Mary Ann Ruether of Le Mars, Smith of Glenwood, Connie Mary Rausch of Fort Atkinson, Sampers of Red Oak, Joan Rozena McVey of Walker and Gubbels of Council Bluffs and Sherry Nillas of Sheldon. Nancy Larson of St. Mary Parish Father Jim Tigges, of in Shenandoah. Fort Dodge, joined the Iowa Larson was inducted group. as the new statewide province

Bishop-elect William Joensen will be the guest on Iowa Catholic Radio’s morning show with Jon Leonetti on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 a.m. The Catholic Mirror September 20, 2019 11 Waukee pastor installed Evangelization goes to the state fair

Two Iowa State Fair goers stop by a booth staffed with deacons, where Deacon Tom Bradley was answering questions and handing out prayers, rosaries and holy medals.

Tune in to the bishop’s radio show every Friday at 9 a.m. on Iowa Catholic Radio and Spirit Catholic Radio Network. Upcoming shows feature expanations of what Photo by Anne Marie Cox Father Chinnappan “Chinna” Devaraj was installed on Aug. 24 and 25 as the pastor of St. we’ll see at the episcopal ordination of Boniface Parish in Waukee. When the bishop installs a pastor, he blesses the relationship Bishop-elect William Joensen and stories from between the priest and parishioners. when St. John Paul II came to Iowa. Sept. 20 -- Father Trevor Chicoine on what happens in the episcopal ordination liturgy Diocesan-wide book study Sept. 27 -- Bishop-elect William Joensen on what he’s thinking before he becomes the shepherd for the focuses on relationship with Christ Diocese of Des Moines Oct. 4 -- Find out who the keynote speaker was at the annual priests’ workshop Oct. 11 -- Monsignor Steve Orr reflects on the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s visit.

Tune in to Iowa Catholic Radio’s morning show with Jon Leonetti on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 a.m. to hear Bishop-elect Joensen talk about how he’s prepared to lead the Diocese of Des Moines.

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Photo by Anne Marie Cox Author Joe Paprocki kicked off a diocesan-wide book study for educators and catechists on Aug. 19 based on his book Under the Influence of Christ.

Educators and catechists gathered Aug. as well as to allow Christ to penetrate a little bit 19 to kick off a diocesan book study using Joe deeper into their hearts,” said John Huynh, diocesan Paprocki’s tome Under the Influence of Jesus. director of the Faith Journey program. Monthly, each school’s teachers will read “By doing those things – to reflect and let a chapter or two and discuss reflection questions. Christ penetrate – the truth of that reflection will Parish catechetical teams are invited to participate be reaped by their students. They will pass it on as as well. models, through their witnessing to students and “This will accomplish two things: To help those they interact with,” he said. people to critically reflect on their own faith journey, 12 The Catholic Mirror September 20, 2019 www.dmdiocese.org USCCB leaders: Admitting fewer refugees ‘runs counter’ to U.S. values

WASHINGTON (CNS) America’s leadership role as a “already an historic low.” the beginning of each fiscal year oppose any further reductions -- A proposal to reduce the global champion and protector Since Congress passed by the president, in consultation in the refugee resettlement number of refugee admissions of religious freedom and human the Refugee Act in 1980, the U.S. with Congress. The deadline for program,” Cardinal DiNardo and to the United States to fewer rights,” they said in a joint had admitted on average 95,000 the upcoming consultation is Bishop Vasquez said. than 30,000 “would be wholly statement Sept. 13. refugees annually. In recent years, Sept. 30. Earlier this year, reports counter to our values as a Cardinal Daniel N. the U.S. has accepted between Cardinal DiNardo the Trump administration was nation of immigrants,” said the DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, 50,000 to 75,000 refugees per and Bishop Vasquez noted the considering “zeroing out” president of the U.S. Conference USCCB president, and Bishop year. The number was capped Catholic Church is preparing refugee admissions all together of Catholic Bishops and the chair Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas, at 45,000 after Trump became to celebrate the World Day of were roundly condemned by of the bishops’ Committee on the committee chairman, were president in 2017 and was scaled Migrants and Refugees Sept. 29, the USCCB, other faith-based Migration. responding to reports that back to 30,000 refugees for fiscal so “we are reminded of Pope organizations and religious “America welcomes administration officials will year 2019. Francis urging us all to work for a orders. refugees; that is who we are, recommend to President Donald Setting caps on the ‘globalization of solidarity’ with In a Catholic News that is what we do. Such Trump the number of refugees number of refugees to be accepted refugees, not a globalization of Service interview in July, Bill reductions would undermine accepted be below 30,000, from five global regions is done at ‘indifference.’” Canny, executive director of the The noted USCCB’s Migration and Refugee that beginning with European Services, noted the historically refugees in the aftermath of World low number of refugees admitted War I, the U.S. Catholic Church to the U.S. over the past couple of “has more than a century of years, saying: “Of the millions of experience resettling vulnerable refugees around the world, only populations to a safer life and one about 1% will be resettled, that in which they have contributed to number will decrease and leave the greatness of America.” more people vulnerable if these “The 3.4 million refugees actions come to fruition.” that America has welcomed since He said the 1975 have paid billions of dollars administration should reconsider in taxes, founded companies, making these devastating cuts. earned citizenship and bought “Our military relies on homes at notably high rates,” they the work of interpreters while in said. the field and those interpreters “In light of refugees’ are putting their lives and their extraordinary contributions to families’ lives on the line. To not our country, and of the world’s open our arms to them when they struggle with the greatest forced have done so for us, would go displacement crisis on record against who we are as a nation,” and historic highs in religious Canny said. persecution, we categorically

CNS Photo/Giorgos Moutfis, Reuters Refugees from Afghanistan are seen at a makeshift camp in Samos, Greece on June 25. Catholic and other faith-based groups said July 19 they are “appalled” by reports officials in the Trump administration are considering “zeroing out” the number of refugees accepted by the United States.

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CNS photo/Vatican Media Pope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus from the win- dow of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vat- ican on Sept. 15. VATICAN CITY (CNS) are precious in his eyes, he said. -- God forgives sins so that joy, He will always wait not sadness, can flourish once for his sinning children to return again in one’s heart, Pope Francis home and will welcome and love said. them like the lost sheep, the pope “How do you conquer said. @DMDiocese evil? By welcoming God’s “Do not be afraid, God loves forgiveness and the forgiveness you, he loves you as you are and of one’s brothers and sisters,” he knows that only his love can the pope said Sept. 15 during his change your life,” he said. Sunday Angelus address. However, people might With confession, God still refuse God’s infinite love forgives and takes away the sin, for them, the pope said. This “making us new inside and that can happen when someone, like way he makes reborn joy, not the prodigal son’s brother, feels sadness, not darkness in the heart, righteous and believes that evil is not suspicion, but joy,” he said. found in others, not oneself. In his address, the pope “Let us not believe we focused on the Sunday Gospel are good, because alone, without reading in which Jesus responds the help of God, who is good, we to those who criticized his do not know how to overcome choosing to welcome and eat with evil,” he said. sinners. Sometimes people may The pope said Jesus mistakenly think God is more responds with three “stupendous” a master than a father, a God parables, which everyone should who is more strict and rigid than read in the Gospel of St. Luke, merciful, a God who conquers chapter 15, to be reminded of evil with force rather than with the beauty of God’s love for forgiveness, he said. everyone, but especially for those “That’s not the way it is. who do not know him or are God saves with love, not force, unable to open their hearts to him. offering himself, not imposing In the three parables himself,” said Pope Francis. -- the one lost sheep, the lost The pope asked coin and the prodigal son -- God everyone to have courage and shows that no matter what, “you understand that, “with God, no have a place” in God’s heart and sin will have the last word.”

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Richard la convocatoria, nuestros hasta los confines de la tierra – la fe y la ciencia. Él expresó claramente el Pates representantes diocesanos, en respondiendo al comando del Nuestra comunidad ha centro de su anticipado ministerio respuesta a las señales de los Evangelio de “Vayan” y hagan de estado orando fervorosamente en su declaración el 18 de julio tiempos, regresaron con la visión ellos mis discípulos. por un nuevo obispo por más de en ocasión del anuncio de su participar en la convocatoria de del Nuevo Momento. Este marco Hoy, el destino de la un año. Bromeando, pensábamos nombramiento como principal líderes católicos de los Estados de referencia se ha compartido actividad misionera está al alcance que al Papa Francisco se le había pastor de esta iglesia local. Unidos. Su propósito era el de gradualmente parroquia por de nuestra mano al confrontarnos extraviado nuestra dirección. No “Mi mayor esperanza y integrar en la iglesia americana parroquia despertando las con las señales de los tiempos, es así. La espera ciertamente ha deseo de corazón como sacerdote, la misión y visión del Papa comunidades a la esperanza que en nuestras familias, nuestros valido la pena. Todos esperamos y pronto a ser obispo, es que la Francisco en su Exhortación tienen en su interior. vecindarios, entre nuestros ansiosamente la llegada del gente tenga la gracia de encontrar Apostólica, Evangelii Gaudium, La relación con Jesús compañeros de trabajo y en la Obispo Joensen y El Nuevo a Jesús, de vivir su amor y su la Alegría del Evangelio. que encalla El Nuevo Momento misma composición de nuestras Momento que le acompaña. misericordia (¡así como yo El resultado produjo está basada en la identidad de la comunidades culturales y civiles. ciertamente lo he hecho!) y que una emoción de traer a la gente que da testimonio Pedro: “Tú eres Nosotros “vamos” envueltos de La Oración de El Nuevo forme con Él una amistad por de nuestra diócesis una nueva el Hijo de Dios, tú tienes palabras un amor de sacrificio, sin juicios, Momento toma un significado medio de la sagrada escritura, fundada visión que generaba de vida.” Goza a la vez de un con la confianza de que al final, el adicional: la vida de los sacramentos – esperanza. Las señales de los compromiso de amor profundo bien triunfará sobre el mal. especialmente el de la Eucaristía tiempos nos dan un vistazo al y personal con el Señor, similar Esta experiencia de El Oh, Dios de todos los tiempos, – y por la comunión con que nos futuro: un declive precipitoso al de los apóstoles y discípulos Nuevo Momento se enfoca en En el Nuevo Momento, ayúdanos conocemos los unos a los otros. de la fe, especialmente entre la en su tiempo. Se ha desarrollado los adultos jóvenes, a quienes a profundizar Jesús es la verdad en la que he generación más joven; una moral por medio de la oración y se frecuentemente se les refiere nuestra relación con Jesús al aventurado mi vida…” basada en el relativismo; una muy vive como parte de un caminar como “los milenios.” Estas responder a nuestro Tal profesión coincide extendida indiferencia por los consciente en la fe. señales de nuestros tiempos llamado como Sus discípulos. con la naturaleza misma de la no nacidos, por los pobres, por parecen concentrarse en este Que podamos valientemente salir iglesia como lo enfatizó el Papa los que sufren, por los ancianos, Los primeros seguidores grupo en particular, especialmente a dar testimonio de la compasión Paulo VI en su Exhortación por los inmigrantes, todos ellos de Jesús se convirtieron en en términos de fidelidad a largo y misericordia del Señor, Apostólica Evangelii Nuntiandi: aislados en las periferias de discípulos en su totalidad. Sus plazo a la fe. Por supuesto, para poder tocar todas las La Iglesia Existe para Evangelizar. la sociedad; un materialismo vidas fueron transformadas y se nuestro ministerio está dirigido generaciones, paralizante centrado en economías expresaban en base al lazo, la hacia todas las generaciones. especialmente a los milenios. En el verano del 2017, una centradas en las ganancias; una relación con su Dios y hermano. Y llega el Obispo Danos a conocer tu amor íntimo combinación de 17 personas continua y destructiva presión en Individualmente, se conformaron William Joensen. Él ha dedicado y concédenos el valor de acoger entre personal de la diócesis un ambiente natural exhausto; y como iglesia, como el Cuerpo de una gran porción de su ministerio El Nuevo Momento. y miembros de las parroquias tantos que están diciendo “no” a Cristo siendo luz y levadura para educando y formando adultos Te lo pedimos por tu Hijo viajaron a Orlando, Florida para Dios. la sociedad. jóvenes, quienes expresan un Jesucristo. gran agradecimiento de su parte. Amén. Él les ha tocado en su sed de

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) Mozambique,” said Father based Community of Sant’Egidio, Americans, Italians and others industry in a region where most -- Rejecting violence, promoting Giorgio Ferretti, of Mozambique, the Catholic archbishop of Beira involved in the extraction of people are very poor. interreligious harmony, caring for before the trip. and representatives of the Italian gas -- there has been disorder; St. John Paul II’s visit the environment and stamping “Just the fact of him government. it still is not clear at all whether to Mozambique in 1988 “laid the out government corruption walking these streets, meeting the The country has been at we are dealing with Islamic foundations for a commitment to were high on the agenda Sept. people, speaking to them will be a peace for 27 years, “but there still fundamentalists, but there has peace,” Father Ferretti said. 4-10 when Pope Francis visited great message of peace,” he said. hasn’t been a real de-militarization been violence,” he said. “Now, the visit of Pope Mozambique, Madagascar and After 15 years of civil of some parts of what had been When the incidents Francis can be like a final seal on Mauritius. war in Mozambique, a peace the armed opposition, so we must began in October 2017, many that process for an effective and “The pope’s very agreement was signed in 1992, still pray and work for peace in were quick to suspect Islamic definitive peace in the country. presence will be his principle concluding a two-year mediation this country,” Father Ferretti said. fundamentalists; however, others This is the great hope of the message to the people of process facilitated by the Rome- “Then, in the north of believe the violence is more church and the people for the visit the country, in the province of closely linked to the foreign of the pope.” Cabo Delgado -- where there are expansion of the natural gas

CNS photo/Pul Haring Pope Francis arives to visit the Akamasoa “Community of Good Friends” in Antananarivo, Madagascar on Sept. 8.

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