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BY PENNY WIEGERT identity from pre-kindergarten to 12th Editor grade,” said Michael Kagan, diocesan superintendent of Catholic schools. ELGIN—The new school opening in Despite the restrictions and interrup- Elgin could be called a bridge. Because, tions of the COVID-19 pandemic cou- for the first time in the Diocese of Rock- pled with severe thunderstorms in late ford, Catholic elementary and Catholic July that knocked out power and com- high school education programs are munication systems, the school is still being formally and directly connected on track to welcome its first students for through the creation of the St. Edward in-class instruction on Sept. 8. Catholic Preparatory Academy. According to the new principal, Dr. The new school is located in the for- Kathleen Miller, former principal at St. mer St. Joseph School on the campus of (Observer file photo) James School in Belvidere, “Every nook St. Joseph Parish here. The old St. Joseph School in Elgin will be the home of the new St. Edward Catholic Prepa- and cranny of the school has been re- St. Edward was created through the ratory Academy. New signs for the building are among the many changes taking place newed.” closing of St. Joseph and St. Laurence at the school. Opening day is set for Sept. 8. That renewal has taken place in the Catholic schools which both faced fi- form of a deep cleaning of the entire nancial difficulties and dwindling en- Elgin area by creating a natural link to Preparatory Academy is a great oppor- facility, new paint and air purifiers in rollment. the academic program at St. Edward tunity to partner with one of our Catho- every classroom and office along with The new school plan was created to Central Catholic High School. lic high schools in providing a strong minor repairs to all areas of the building strengthen Catholic education in the “The creation of St. Edward Catholic flow of Catholic education, mission and Continued on page 7

Poor Clares Celebrate Feast of Patroness Bishop David Malloy recounts the life of St.Clare of Assisi during a Mass onher feast day for the Poor Clare Colettines (behind grille, left) and a few of their friends at Corpus Christi Monastery on Aug. 11. See page 3

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BY AMANDA HUDSON vestment featuring a picture News Editor of St. Clare, and he again told part of her inspiring story in ROCKFORD—The social his homily, focusing this year aspects of COVID-19 were on her work to protect the life clear during the annual Mass of poverty for her nuns with for the feast of St. Clare at the “shrewdness, diplomacy ... and Poor Clare Colettine Monas- with gentleness.” tery in Rockford on Aug. 11. He talked about how she was Bishop David Malloy cel- well known for her prayers for ebrated the Mass as usual, with the sick of her time and often assistance from Father Nicho- miraculous cures resulted. The las Federspiel who serves at the bishop reminded those pres- monastery. ent of the need to pray for our But the crowd for Mass was loved ones and others in this smaller, masks were worn, and time of COVID. worship aids were absent. The St. Clare’s life “was not sim- always-anticipated St. Clare ply a simple life behind the bread was not able to be pro- grille,” Bishop Malloy said. “It vided to those in attendance was part of the renewal of the and the parlor visit could not Church.” happen. Finally, as always, the bishop

Still, the lovely voices of the expressed his appreciation for (Observer photo/Amanda Hudson) nuns sang out as in other years. the prayers and witness of St. Bishop David Malloy celebrated Mass for the Poor Clare Colettines (behind grille left) at Corpus Christi Bishop Malloy still wore a Clare’s nuns even to this day. Monastery in Rockford Aug. 11.

Bishop Malloy’s Public Schedule GENEVA — Aug. 15, 10 a.m., https://www.rockforddiocese. Confirmation Ceremony, St. Peter org/ and https://www. Church facebook.com/Diocese-of- ROCKFORD — Aug. 16, 7:30 Rockford-107823162598914 a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of WOODSTOCK — Aug. 20, 5:30 St. Peter p.m., Confirmation Ceremony, St. ONLINE — Aug. 16 at 9 Mary Church a.m., Mass, https://www. WOODSTOCK — Aug. 21, 5:30 rockforddiocese.org/ and https:// p.m., Confirmation Ceremony, St. www.facebook.com/Diocese-of- Mary Church Rockford-107823162598914/ ROCKFORD — Aug. 23, 7:30 ONLINE — Aug. 19, 12 noon, a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of a devotion and reflection, St. Peter

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FAMILY Lifting the Load CORNER Author Hopes Book on Prayer to the Miscarriages Will Comfort Divine Mercy BY SAM LUCERO Traditionally said at 3 p.m. Catholic News Service You expired, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for assie Everts remembers the souls and an ocean of mercy day in 2011 when she mourned opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable in silence after experiencing Divine Mercy, envelop the her third miscarriage. whole world and empty “I remember sitting at Yourself out upon us. C Mass at the Easter Vigil and the priest gave O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as this beautiful homily on how, after every a fount of mercy for us, Good Friday — no matter what we are I trust in You. going through in our life — we have Easter Amen. Sunday,” she said. — From www.catholic.org His words left her wondering about her own life. “I just remember gripping my husband’s hand and (CNS photo/Sam Lucero, The Compass) thinking, ‘Will we ever see our Easter Sunday? Will we Cassie Everts holds a copy of a book for parents who have lost ever have that joy?’” she said. “I just felt like my life is unborn or infant children. For Your Holy Family Good Friday after Good Friday.’” After miscarrying Francis, the Everts sought medical Everts and her husband, Aaron, suff ered through fi ve help through NaProTechnology, or Natural Procreative “Good Fridays,” losing fi ve children by miscarriage. Each Technology, and the St. Paul VI Institute in Omaha, Neb., loss caused her to wonder where God was in her life, she which was founded by Dr. Thomas Hilgers. “Everything said, yet the torment eventually gave way to healing. is very much in line with Catholic teaching,” said Everts. It also led Everts to co-write a book with Patrick When she miscaried again, Hilgers called Everts to O’Hearn, “Nursery of Heaven: Miscarriage, Stillbirth off er his sympathy. “He said, ‘I’m sorry there is nothing and Infant Loss in the Lives of the Saints and Today’s more I can do,’ ” she recalled. Parents” (Contemplative Heart Press, 2019), available After a lot of prayer, the Everts decided to adopt. online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. “That’s a whole other discernment, because that’s “It is much more than a book,” Everts told The not where the Holy Spirit leads everybody,” she said. Compass, newspaper of the Diocese of Green Bay. It “And then it was discerning whether to adopt here or also is “a companion for those grieving, as the process internationally.”

(CNS graphic/courtesy Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life) can often be so lonely and isolating,” she said. It includes They decided to adopt two boys from Ghana, which stories of saints and everyday Catholics who have lost happened in January 2015.While in the adoption process, Use Imagination babies, and it includes prayers and blessings for pastors, the Everts lost their fi fth child, Gabriel. families and friends to help couples who have lost a child. Kolbe, now 10, and Ethan, 9, were 5 and 4 when they Cassie and Aaron met in 2006, while both worked were adopted. To Share Love at Relevant Radio, and were married in 2007. Cassie “As soon as (Kolbe) could speak English, he started Pope Francis called on young served for eight years as producer for “The Drew Mariani praying for a baby sister,” said Everts. “He had no idea people to reach out to their Show.” Aaron still works there as a database manager. what our situation was. One day I sat down with him and grandparents or the elderly who Everts recalled her fi rst pregnancy and then learning said, ‘God hears our prayers, maybe we will adopt a baby may be lonely or on their own. she had miscarried. “I was 12 weeks along, and sister like we adopted you guys.’” “Do not leave them by (miscarriage) had never crossed my mind,” she said. In May 2015, Everts learned she was pregnant again, themselves,” he said after “Miscarriage was a word I had heard, but I felt it was a and in January 2016, she gave birth to Grace, the girl praying the Angelus with visitors thing in the past. Kolbe had prayed for. Twenty months later, she gave in St. Peter’s Square July 26. “The devastation that overtook me and my husband birth to her son Caden and last October she gave birth to “Use the inventiveness of was just beyond any other,” Everts recalled. “We had no another daughter, Briella. love, make phone calls, video idea that this was a possibility. The reality that we were “We went from no kids in almost eight years to fi ve calls, send messages, listen to now living in, that I once was pregnant and now we are kids in less than four years,” said Everts. “The thing is, them and, where possible, in not — where do you go from here? It was a struggle and I after we adopted our sons, we haven’t miscarried since; compliance with health care had nowhere to turn to.” not to say that won’t happen again, but those three babies regulations, go to visit them, They named their fi rst child Noel. He was followed by I had biologically there were no issues.” too. Send them a hug,” he said Francis (March 2010), Simon (April 2011), Cecilia (June Through all the struggles and victories, the highs and before leading visitors in giving 2012) and Gabriel (December 2012). lows, Everts said she learned that God is always there. a big round of applause for all grandparents. Grandparents and the elderly n our times ... some people’s lives can end up mediocre and dull because are “your roots.” Connecting they probably do not go in search of real treasure... . Instead the light of to one’s roots is important, he I said, because “an uprooted the Kingdom is not like fireworks, it is light: fireworks last only an instant, tree cannot grow, it does not blossom or bear fruit.” whereas the light of the Kingdom accompanies all our life. How can your family follow — Pope Francis the pope’s suggestion? ‘ ’ Diocesan The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2020 | 5

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Weekday Reflection (about 6:58 a.m.) on WREX-TV, Channel 13, (Observer photo/Amanda Hudson) (Observer photo) Rockford Leslie Geske (leaning over font) receives the sacrament of baptism on Aug. 9 at St. Bridget Parish in Loves Park. Top o’ the St. Bridget Parish Win Inspiring Reading Morning Welcomes Several with And a Saint Mug Bishop Into Catholic Church No Ugly Mug, one of The Observer’s advertisers (see page 10) has added a St. Maximilian Kolbe, 11 ounce mug to our book Malloy prizes. So we’ve extended the giveaway deadline until Aug. 21! BY AMANDA HUDSON As you receive these sacra- Listen to archives anytime at (If you’ve already entered, you don’t have to enter again.) http://observer.rockforddiocese.org. News Wditor ments today ... the power of Click on Bishop Malloy on the top left Christ begins to live in a new Name ______LOVES PARK—Father Sean side of the page. way within you.” Address ______Grismer spoke about Peter’s at- Men and women who com- Brought to you by tempt to walk on water as he ad- pleted the parish’s Rite of Chris- ______Fitzgerald Funeral Homes dressed the candidates and cat- tian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Town, State, Zip Illinois Bank & Trust echumens at St. Bridget Church program and others who com- Diocesan Office of on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9. pleted their instruction in the ______A fi sherman belongs on his Communication and faith through one of the parish Parish and Town boat, he said, paraphrasing for priests all had originally been Publications The Observer that future apostle: “Because I scheduled to be fully received ______Office of Charitable Giving, believe that it’s you, (Jesus) call into the Catholic faith as usual Email ______Diocese of Rockford me out of the thing I am com- at the Easter Vigil last April 11. fortable in ... Call me because I As with so many things, COV- Phone ______can’t do this alone.” ID-19 disrupted those plans. You may enter online until Aug. 21, 2020, at http://observer. That future apostle’s journey, Candidate Kayla Anderson’s rockforddiocese.org/inspiring-book. Mail entries must be received Father Grismer said, “is no dif- fi ancé is Catholic. by Aug. 21 at The Observer, PO Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. ferent than the journey that you Continued on page 15 have chosen to make in the last several months — and that has been elongated ... (and) you have chosen to continue through. “Brothers and sisters, you are on an incredible journey of faith, and there are moments where the wind will seem too much. But you have already proven that you can overcome And Don’t Miss the obstacles and the diffi cul- His Column ties ... because you are here. “You’ve chosen that through the storms to listen to the voice Weekly in of Christ, which means that as you receive these sacraments ... The the voice of Christ only grows louder within us, and yet be- Observer comes more silent. Mammograms Save Lives Getting screened just got easier! Subscribe MEET US ON THE WEB Today! Reread OSF HealthCare is now offering easy, convenient Select print, digital your favorite online scheduling for screening mammograms. or both for just $28 per year. column Mammograms are the single most effective tool in the early detection of breast cancer and are proven to save lives. When detected early, Call 815-399-4300 anytime doctors can begin treatment before symptoms begin, resulting in a ext. 383 or go online at better outcome. Talk to your doctor about breast cancer screening. http://observer. o to our website at ht tp:// rockforddiocese.org observer.rockforddiocese. G org. Click on the columns tab and click on the one you want. You’ll fi nd current and past Visit osfsaintanthony.org/mammo to register columnists. for your screening mammogram today. 6 | FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2020 | The Observer Back to School Diocesan Catholic Schools to Reopen for In-Person Learning

BY PENNY WIEGERT being asked to develop an e- deliver instruction to those stu- Editor learning plan for parents who dents whose parents choose to request it. keep them home.” D I O C E S E — C a t h o l i c “We have asked all of our Each school is responsible for schools in the Rockford Dio- principals to, at the minimum, developing its own plan, Kagan cese are making final prepara- consider offering an e-learning said, because “The method by tions to welcome students in option to parents who request which our schools deliver e- person this month. Full plans it,” said Michael Kagan, Super- learning to those who choose to and guidelines during this time (Observer photo/Al Benson) intendent of diocesan schools. remain at home may vary, with Aurora Central Catholic High School is among Rockford Diocese Cath- of pandemic have been posted “We know that some schools some schools having the ability olic schools set to open later this month with in-school learning five both on the Catholic Education have more resources than oth- to livestream instruction while days each week. Social distancing, masking and other precautions will website and linked on the Dio- ers when it comes to person- others post lessons on-line after be followed. cese of Rockford website. nel and technology, but we the school day ends.” Masks, alternate lunch times, emphasized the importance of Parents wanting to discuss supply lists, masks and any per- “Our focus and main priority cohort “families” will all be responding positively to the the guidelines and e-learning sonal sanitation items needed. at this time is on safely reopen- part of the new normal which needs of their school communi- should contact their individual These supply lists could vary ing our schools and preparing schools are putting in place to ties. Catholic school. from school to school. our academic program for in- give Catholic students a safe “Although all of our schools Meanwhile all diocesan Kagan said at this time all class instruction,” Kagan said. and academically rich school are planning to open for in per- Catholic schools are putting fall sports and other extracur- Information on sports for Fall, year. son, on site instruction in late physical distance and disinfect- ricular activities are following Winter and Spring will be up- In addition to the original August or early September,” he ing plans and routines in place. Illinois High School Associa- dated on the diocesan and in- guidelines posted in June and continued, “they are all expect- Parents should check with their tion (IHSA) guidelines pub- dividual school websites and July, individual schools are ed to consider how they might individual schools regarding lished in late July. through School Speak. Guidelines Issued for Safe Return to Diocesan Schools

In early July, the Rockford dents this fall. of Public Health (IDPH) and vided a variety of materials, in- package. Diocese released the School Designed over several weeks other governmental authorities. cluding the illustration of prin- Find more reopening information Reopening Plan for the 2020- during the early summer, the The Education Office has pro- ciples of the plan (below) in the at https://www.ceorockford.org/ 21 school year in response to plan integrates feedback from COVID-19. The plan is de- educators, and others. It also signed to help schools and par- reflects guidance from the Illi- ents successfully and safely nois School Board of Education reopen school buildings to stu- (ISBE), the Illinois Department

(Graphic provided) Parents and others concerned with reopening Catholic schools in the Rockford Diocese have received this and more information from the Education Office. Back to School The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2020 | 7 St. Edward Catholic Preparatory Academy Opens Sept. 8 in Elgin

From page 1 their classrooms according St. Edward Catholic Prepa- ing this a positive learning from local and state health rec- as needed. to state and health guidelines ratory Academy will use the environment. There are heavy ommendations. Dr. Miller said that a new while making them academi- same green and gold colors as issues in our world. We all are “My prayer is that the col- reading program, Super Kids, cally stimulating for students. St. Edward Central Catholic making St. Edward Prepara- laboration of the two schools will be used after consultation Dr. Miller reports that even High School and the elemen- tory Academy a safe and faith- will continue to develop and and collaboration with teachers though there are many physical tary mascot will be the Junior filled place for students to grow become one in the community. from both of the former St. Jo- restrictions during the pandem- Green Wave. and learn that God is always My hope is that our Catholic seph and St. Laurence schools. ic, so many people in the Elgin Dr. Miller says the school’s with us.” students, from wherever they A new social studies program community have come out in website is constantly being up- Part of the strength of the come from in the Elgin com- following diocesan guidelines support of the school. dated but its landing page can new academy is its link to munity, can grow together in is also being developed. New “We’ve been so blessed de- be found at www.stedprep.org. and interaction with St. Ed- faith while developing aca- technology has been added spite all the issues coming up to St. Edward Catholic Preparatory ward High staff, faculty and demically so we can ultimately including Smart boards in all have volunteers help us prepare Academy also is on Facebook. students. Restrictions in place grow and multiply the Catholic classrooms. the building and grounds of St. Registration is open and on- because of the pandemic have faith,” Dr. Miller said. Funds from the Coronavi- Ed Prep,” she said. going. Instruction will begin in put a hold on some plans that “I have to admit, I am as ex- rus Aid, Relief, and Economic Dr. Miller said Knights of person, but preparations are in will bring the students from cited about opening St. Edward Security Act, (CARES Act) Columbus members from the place for e-learning as needed both the high and elementary Catholic Preparatory Academy helped secure new Chrome Elgin Deanery have volun- for snow days or a change in schools together. Programs as I was the first day I started Books and laptops and St. Ed- teered at the school along with the course of the pandemic. for mentoring, enrichment ac- teaching,” she said. ward Central Catholic High parishioners of St. Joseph and Dr. Miller said parents will tivities and shared liturgies be- Info: St. Edward Catholic School donated Chrome Books St. Laurence parishes, and fam- find the teachers at the acad- tween the two schools will take Preparatory Academy or to and additional desktop com- ily members of faculty have all emy “are very invested in mak- place as allowed with guidance register, call 847-931-2804. puters to the academy. reached out to her and the staff Teachers are using these last to help and support “this excit- weeks of August to prepare ing new venture.”

Volunteer tutor Bonnie Griffin (right) of Sugar Grove and student Nery Gomez of Aurora look forrward to resuming St. Edward Catholic Prep Academy their work in Opening for in-person learning September 8th PreK-8th (Photo provided) September. — Check our our competitive tuition prices — Literacy Center to Resume The academics of St. Edward Catholic Preparatory Academy will have high Tutoring, Citizenship standards in the tradition of our other Diocesan Catholic Schools. We will have a unique partnership with St. Edward High School, in Elgin, to allow for Classes in September a seamless transition of students to the next grade levels. AURORA—After a hiatus tals and nursing homes, assem- Our focus will include more technology and direct connections to the high school. since March due to the pan- bling and packing medical sup- demic, Aurora's nonprofit Do- plies for hospitals and bagging minican Literacy Center will groceries. — Check our our competitive tuition prices — resume English tutoring and “Many are mothers who are  Certi ed sta dedicated to providing a high quality Catholic education & love for the Lord citizenship classes in Septem- helping their children with on- ber. line schoolwork."  CDC recommended guidelines including face masks & visors provided for all students & sta Sister Kathleen Ryan, OP, Citizenship classes will be-  Art, P.E., computer lab, music fest, library specialist, before-school & extended care center director, said new tutor- gin on Sept. 13. New students ing students have been accept- may register, but preference Title I services  Small class sizes emphasizing faith based values  Smartboards in all classrooms ed since Aug. 3, at their office will be given to students whose at 260 Vermont St. in Aurora. classes were interrupted in HOME OF THE JUNIOR GREEN WAVE! Women interested in becom- March. The class is limited to ing tutoring students may call 20 students. the center at 630-898-4636 to "Everyone in the building register for a waiting list and an will wear masks, and extra English proficiency test. masks and gloves will be avail- Sister Kathleen said, “Our able,” Sister Kathleen said. plan is to start classes on Sept. Group gatherings will be 10.” eliminated. Hand sanitizer will Students who were scheduled be available in every room. Tu- to graduate in May will be of- toring rooms have been sani- For more information contact principal Dr. Kathleen Miller fered another semester to at- tized and will be resanitized tend. before use by others. “Many of the women who "Tutors and students will St. Edward Catholic Prep Academy come to our center to learn to be encouraged to bring their 274 Division St.  Elgin, IL 60120 read, write and speak English own pens and pencils. All [email protected]  stedprep.org are doing essential work,” she kitchen cups and spoons are 847-931-2804 said. “They are cleaning hospi- Continued on page 11 8 | FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2020 | The Observer Back to School Eight New Leaders Take Helm at

DIOCESE—Eight Catholic will be moving forward by pro- attend SS. Peter and Paul. daughters and two grandchil- sary later this year. We have schools in the Rockford Dio- viding the Rosary community What is the main thing you dren. My husband and I attend three wonderful daughters, cese will have new principals with the safest Royal experi- want families to know about St. Catherine of Siena in West Sarah, 15, Lauren, 13 and Al- this year. They are: ence possible. the 20-21 school year? Dundee. exa, 10. Sarah and Lauren are both graduates of St. Mary in What was the best book you The school year presents What is the main thing you read (or movie you saw or many new challenges and want families to know about Elgin and Alexa is starting fifth grade at St. Mary. We have podcast you heard or hobby hurdles, however as Catholic the 20-21 school year? been members of St. Mary Par- you enjoyed) this summer? schools we still offer the same As a new school, we want ish for 10 years now. Why did you like it? richness of faith, warmness to grow together in our faith, The last book I read was and community that Catholic build new relationships, and “Leaders Eat Last” by Simon schools thrive on. support our students’ academic Sinek. There are many inter- What was the best book you needs in a safe and nurturing esting concepts described in read (or movie you saw or environment. this book. It gives a clear pic- podcast you heard or hobby What was the best book you ture of the kinds of ways some you enjoyed) this summer? read (or movie you saw or leaders are more successful Why did you like it? podcast you heard or hobby than others. I got very into a yoga pro- you enjoyed) this summer? (Photos provided) gram this summer. I enjoy the Why did you like it? Amy McMahon mindfulness and health ben- Everything has been on efits. hold this summer because of Aurora our rehabbing the building; so I’d have to say painting, mov- Elizabeth Heitkamp Rosary High School ing furniture, and watching Amy McMahon the progress the staff and I have made in creating our new Freeport What is your educational school. background? Aquin Catholic Schools Graduated with a Bachelor of Elizabeth Heitkamp Arts in History and Broadfield Social Studies with my 6-12 What is your educational teaching certificate in 2002. Nick Satterlee background? Graduated with my Mas- I have a Bachelor of Sci- ters in Educational Leadership ence in Education from SUNY Cary from Concordia University, Fredonia, Masters of Science River Forest, in 2012 Dr. Kathleen Miller in Educational Administration SS. Peter and from NIU, and I am currently What is your new position? Paul School Elgin working on my Ed.S. in Edu- Head of School, Rosary High Nick Satterlee cational Administration with School Dr. Kathleen E. Miller a Superintendent endorsement What was your last What is your educational St. Edward Catholic from NIU (it’s a specialist de- assignment in the diocese or background? Preparatory Academy gree, not a doctorate). I will position outside the diocese? Bachelors Degree at Loras Jason Hunt graduate in Spring of 2021. I Assistant principal and College in Dubuque, Iowa What is your educational was a teacher and administra- Masters in Educational Ad- dean of students, Rosary High background? Elgin tor at Hononegah High School School, July 2018 to February ministration from St. Ambrose I received my Bachelor of before coming to the diocese in 2020. University. Science degree from Northern St. Mary School 2004. I was the principal of St. Athletic director and History What is your new position? Illinois University in Elemen- Jason Hunt Bernadette School, Rockford teacher at Willows Academy, Principal at SS. Peter and tary Education. My Masters and St. Peter School in South August 2002-June 2018. Paul in Cary. degree was also from North- (Answers updated from 2019) Beloit before joining the Catho- ern in Special Education. I at- lic Education Office in 2017. Who is in your family and What was your last What is your educational tended Aurora University for What is your new position? what parish do you attend? assignment in the diocese or my Administrative Certificate background? Interim superintendent for I attend St. Joan of Arc Par- position outside the diocese? and graduated from Loyola Prior to entering education I Aquin Catholic Schools ish in Lisle. Principal at Blessed Maria University with a doctorate in was a commodities trader for 20 What is the main thing you Assunta Pallotta Middle School Curriculum and Instruction. years. I hold a B.A. in Finance, What was your last in Waterloo, Iowa. an MBA in Financial Analysis, assignment in the diocese or want families to know about What is your new position? and an M.S. in Computational position outside the diocese? the 20-21 school year? Who is in your family and I am the principal of the new- Finance. Six years ago I volun- We usually welcome back the what parish do you attend? ly formed St. Edward Catholic Assistant superintendent for teered to substitute after a math Rosary community, but for the Wife Katie, Son Theo (2), Preparatory Academy which professional development and teacher left St. Mary unexpect- 2020-2021 school year Rosary Daughter June (6 months). We was formed by the closing of Grants at the Catholic Educa- St. Joseph and St. Laurence edly and the following June I tion Office. I am still continu- Catholic Schools in Elgin. enrolled in a program to obtain ing in this position part time my Master of Arts in Teaching during my tenure at Aquin. What was your last degree. I will now be entering a assignment in the diocese or Who is in your family and program to obtain an Adminis- what parish do you attend? position outside the diocese? trator’s degree in the fall. I was the principal at St. Husband Paul, daughter Em- What is your new position? James Catholic School in Bel- ily, son Matthew. We attend St. videre. Principal at St. Mary in El- Bernadette Church in Rock- gin. ford. Who is in your family and what parish do you attend? What was your last What is the main thing you I am married to my husband assignment? want families to know about Don, and have two grown I was building administrator/ the 20-21 school year? co-principal at St. Mary in El- Schools are adjusting to new gin. For the previous five years protocols and ways of provid- Please take the I was the middle school Math ing education. Please extend and Social Studies teacher at as much grace as possible to time to thank our St. Mary in Elgin. yourself, your children and the advertisers. Who makes up your family staff at your school. We are all and what parish do you learning how to work through attend? this together. My wife Denise and I will be What was the best book you celebrating our 20th anniver- read (or movie you saw or Back to School The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2020 | 9 Catholic Schools in the Diocese read (or movie you saw or years at St. Joseph School in What is the main thing you Who is in your family and podcast you heard or hobby Elgin and I’m going 8 miles want families to know about what parish do you attend? you enjoyed) this summer? north to Hampshire. I tell you the 20-21 school year? My husband Matt and I have Why did you like it? this because I live in Chicago. The 20-21 school year has three children, Anthony, Kel- I read “Defending Jacob” by Just a little drive ... and I am a presented us with an opportu- len and Aria Selmi. All three William Landay. It was a rec- huge Cubs fan. nity to create solutions in chal- of our children will attend St. ommendation from my son, I’m very excited to be part of lenging circumstances. It is Mary which deepens my pas- Matthew. It was a very good St. Charles Borromeo School a valuable life lesson that we sion for this school even more! story and the ending is a com- that has been educating stu- can teach the children as we We attend Sacred Heart Parish plete surprise. It was also made dents for the past 91 years. Go analyze situations, develop a in Sterling. into a miniseries for Apple TV. Saints! strategy and persevere with the The show and the book are not support of our faith and those What is the main thing you who love us. want families to know about the same, so I would recom- Melanie Selmi mend reading the book! I think What was the best book you the 20-21 school year? the ending is better! read (or movie you saw or ing struggling readers close the As a principal and mother, podcast you heard or hobby achievement gap. Throughout I realize the education of chil- you enjoyed) this summer? my time in this role, I became dren is a difficult job and can- Why did you like it? highly involved on teams where I not be accomplished without Scripture provides stories of was a leader in collaboration and a strong relationship between struggle, journeys, hope, mir- researching best practices. My home, school and the commu- acles and the presence of the extensive experience working nity. We all need each other. In Lord who comforts us, shares on such important tasks allowed these times of social distancing, our joy and always walks be- me to develop the expertise and I know that we will come back side us. relationship-building skills that together stronger than ever. Sterling it takes to be an outstanding That is my vision for St. Mary Patricia Strang instructional leader. I just com- School. With your support, we Sycamore St. Mary pleted my second masters degree can merge our aspirations and Melanie Selmi in educational leadership from create an environment where Dr. Peter Tremblay St. Mary Western Illinois University. our children will excel and learn What is your educational to be lifelong learners. Patricia Strang What is your new position? background? Hampshire Principal at St. Mary School, What was the best book you What is your educational I have been in the field of edu- Sterling read (or movie you saw or background? cation for 16 years. I spent the first St. Charles podcast you heard or hobby I hold a Bachelor of Arts De- four years of my career teaching Borromeo School What was your last you enjoyed) this summer? gree in Elementary Education second and fourth grades. It was assignment in the diocese or Why did you like it? Dr. Peter Tremblay and Special Education, a Master at that time that I received my first master’s degree from Olivet position outside the diocese? “Dare to Lead” by Brene What is your educational of Arts in Educational Adminis- Nazarene University and became I have been a reading special- Brown. It was motivational and background? tration and a Certificate of Cat- echetical Leadership. I am also a reading specialist. I spent the ist for the past 11 years for Ster- made me excited to lead this I have been in education for 30 last 11 years of my career help- ling Public Schools District 5. school. years as a teacher and principal. a certified Virtus facilitator. I did my undergraduate work at What is your new position? Loyola University, Masters at I am the principal of St. All Saints Catholic Academy is a Christ-centered community St. Xavier University and my Mary School in Sycamore. dedicated to promoting academic excellence through an Doctoral at Argosy University. What was your last What is your new position? assignment in the diocese or integrated global curriculum rooted in Gospel values. I am the new principal at St. position outside the diocese? Charles Borromeo Catholic I was a principal in the Arch- Grounded in Catholic faith and tradition with a focus on service to others. School in Hampshire. diocese of Chicago. What was your last Who is in your family and l Spiritual and financial support from 8 parishes assignment in the diocese or what parish do you attend? l Rigorous academic program position outside the diocese? We attend Our Lady of the This is my sixth year at the Lakes Parish (in the archdio- l Before and after school care Diocese of Rockford. Five cese). l 3 and 4 year old preschool program l Kindergarten - 8th grade New Assistant Principal at St. Ed CCHS STREAM - based (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art and Math) curriculum AnnMarie Woj-Dufelmeier, enhanced by the nationally recognized Project Lead the Way (PLTW) program. St. Edward alumna (Class of 1998), will be assistant — Serving a diverse population — principal for the 2020-21 school year. She brings a strong skill set in the Schedule a Tour! classroom, experience as a coach and club moderator All Saints Catholic Academy over the last 10 years. Her 409 North First Street alumna status will strengthen Rockford, IL 61107 the school’s administrative 815-962-8515 team. (Photo provided) www.allsaintsrockford.org

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BY LYNNE CONNER Catholic High School gradu- decision to attend Grand Can- Observer Correspondent ates and their parents shared yon University in Phoenix this changes and challenges in fall. ROCKFORD—The resil- planning for the future. “I want Luke to have as much iency shown by the Class of “There are extremes on both of a normal college experience 2020 in handling cancelled se- sides of how to deal with CO- as he can. I want him to be able nior milestones like prom and VID-19 and I think I fall some- to spread his wings and really graduation is being tested even where in the middle. We can’t truly become an adult,” she further as they navigate plans prevent everything, but we can added. for higher education. be smart and be careful,” said Derocher said she is comfort- Some recent Boylan Central Anna Derocher about her son’s able with GCU’s back to school plan which begins with having students take online classes from home until the end of September when students will be allowed in campus housing and to attend classes in person. “We had to consider that Ari- zona is spiking in its number of COVID-19 cases and that the later start date means that the weather is better and classes could be held outside. We had to decide if we were still OK with sending Luke to campus, and we are,” she said. The aff ordability of Grand Canyon University, and the fact that college costs will be pro- (Observer photos/Lynne Conner) Luke Voelker (right) poses with family friend, Father David Beauvais. rated to refl ect the later start 2020 Boylan grad Katie Milos with some of the items she plans to take date, were also positive consid- to Marquette University this fall. erations for Luke and his family. Katie’s mother, Mary said she “I think I’ve always known appreciates what the university that I would be going to Mar- is doing to protect its students quette University even with from COVID-19. “We are on a three of my six classes being Facebook parents’ page which online,” said Katie Milos. “I is a constant feed of informa- am nervous about the uncer- tion from the university, con- tainty of how long we’ll be able nected with the city of Milwau- to stay on campus, and that’s kee. My husband Glen and I are hard to think about.” placing our trust in Marquette. “We also very much appre- ciate Marquette’s commitment to the Ignatian philosophy of caring for the total person,” Mary said, adding each student David Girgenti poses in his Car- at Marquette will be given a thage College baseball shirt. mask, thermometer and hand sanitizer when they arrive on Gretchen Schmid. campus and will be encouraged Gretchen had planned to fol- to have a “quarantine kit.” low in her four older brothers’ “It’s a lot for these kids to be footsteps and attend Iowa State away from home for the fi rst University in Ames this fall, time, manage their time and majoring in graphic design. the discipline of taking online Her plans changed, however, classes and then on top of ev- mostly due to economic rea- erything, have to deal with sons. Gretchen Schmid plans to attend this pandemic,” said Kather- “For our family, the decision Iowa State after attending Rock ine Schmid, head of Boylan’s for Gretchen to stay home and Valley Community College this career and technical education fall. enroll at Rock Valley College department and the mother of was a very practical fi nancial decision,” Katherine said. “By attending online community college classes, she could save money, take those general edu- cation requirements and, when she does go away to school, she will already have experience in college level classes.” Gretchen’s acceptance and Welcome Home scholarships to Iowa State will be held until January of 2021 to give her additional time to plan CHARGERS! her educational future. “We felt that COVID-19 ac- tually reinforced the choice of college for our son,” said Lori Continued on page 11 1255 N. EDGELAWN DR. AURORA, IL WWW.AURORACENTRAL.COM 630-907-0095 Back to School The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2020 | 11

Frequently Asked Questions Nursing College Holds Drive-By Graduation For Parents, Guardians Regarding the Reopening of Catholic School Buildings We know that parents have many questions about the start of the school year. In this document, we have outlined many of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) from parents about our reopening plan. These questions are divided up into four sections, each addressing a separate aspect of the reopening process. The categories are: Health and Safety: General health and safety questions, such as social distancing, masks, and facility cleaning. Infection Protocols: How we will handle instances where students or employees become ill. Academics and Programming: Questions related to how classes will be taught. This section also includes information on school events (such as Masses or assemblies) and extra- curricular activities. Tuition: Questions about tuition payments during the up- coming school year. (Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) Please note that the School Reopening Plan contains Not ev- eryone general guidance for schools. Each school must apply these could guidelines for their own unique school setting. As such, if come, you have specific questions about how these guidelines but those apply for your school, we encourage you to contact your who school’s principal. could Source: Rockford Diocese Education Office took part in a drive-up commencement ceremony the morning of Aug. 7 for the past year’s more than 100 graduates of St. Anthony College of Nursing in Rockford. Elbow bumps (below), lots of photos, masks and social distancing were employed as diplomas, plus Literacy Center to Resume Tutoring, pins (at right) for honors graduates, were distributed. Family members cheered for Citizenship Classes in September their graduates from their cars and afterwards took family photos on a grassy area behind the venue’s building. The 88 Bachelor of Science in Nursing students included From page 7 Coalition, which includes the December and May graduates. A third group disposable after one use. It is Aurora Public Library, Wau- drew from 15 students who had earned Mas- our hope that these simple but bonsee Community College, ter of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing important practices will allow World Relief, Family Focus, Practice degrees. “While this has been a unique year, we are extremely proud of our graduates our students and tutors to learn Hesed House and other mem- and want to celebrate their successes and achievements,” said Dr. together in a safe and secure bers. The center collaborates Sandie Soldwisch, president of Saint Anthony College of Nursing. environment,” Sister Kathleen with the coalition, informing said. clients about the services of On the grounds of St. Therese the agencies, as well as Mu- Church in Aurora, the center tual Ground domestic violence has grown from five students shelter, Visiting Nurses Asso- and five tutors to 200 students ciation and Family Counseling from 16 countries taught by Services. 200 dedicated volunteer tutors Info: 630-898-4636, e-mail annually. [email protected], or The DLC is a member of the visit dominicanliteracycenter.org Greater Aurora Area Literacy for more information. Pandemic and Economy Change School Plans for the College Bound Please take the time to From page 10 preciate the college’s Christian daughter Cara, also a 2020 would be closed to visitors and due thank our advertisers. Girgenti about her son David’s background,” Lori said. Boylan grad, was planning to to family employment concerns, decision to attend Carthage “The whole underlying threat attend Illinois State University Cara will be attending Rock Valley College. of coronavirus has kind of tak- in Bloomington this fall. Since Community College in Rockford learning all of her ISU classes this year with plans to transfer to “Being a smaller college en away some of the excitement were online only, that the campus ISU later. community in a smaller town, about going away to college,” Kenosha, there is more of a Katie said, “but I think I’ve got- chance for in person classes ten used to places being closed rather than remote learning. and events being cancelled this We picked a school in Wiscon- summer. I’m still excited to be sin because there are fewer re- POPE ST. JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC ACADEMY strictions on in person classes able to live on campus and have and David can play fall base- that experience.” ball at Carthage. We also ap- Editor’s note: Lynne Conner’s Aurora, IL

ACC Pre-school thru grade 8 Hosts Summer Available on two campuses Baseball Small class sizes o ered at both locations Hitmen's John Murzyn fires to Windy City's North Campus South Campus John Crawford 706 High Street 601 Talma Street in summer Aurora, IL 60505 Aurora, IL 60505 traveling team play at (630) 844-3781 (630) 851-4400 Aurora Central Catholic High Call 630-851-4400 or 630-844-3781 School, Aug. 6. www.jp2aurora.org (Photo provided/Al Benson) 12 | FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2020 | The Observer Back to School Contest to Help Kids Know More About Safe Environments

DIOCESE — H e a t h e r Dunaway, coordinator for the Safe Environment Program in the Rock- ford Diocese, has designed a contest to help raise awareness for a week of safe environment training for students. In the con- test, students Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade coloring contest from pre- kindergarten Entries, Dunaway explains, explains. to fifth-grade will compete will be judged according to The week- by coloring illustrations from the five grade categories of long safe en- Mama Bear Effect, an aware- the training itself: preschool; v i r o n m e n t ness website with free resourc- kindergarten through sec- training will es. ond grade; third through fifth be held ac- (Illustrations provided) The contest for sixth through grade; sixth through eighth cording to 12th grade students draws grade; and high school. each school’s from a Bible quote and an ap- “I came up with the idea of a and parish’s schedules. But ostolic letter from Pope Fran- contest while looking at other whenever they are held, the cis. diocesan websites,” Dunaway training week “will teach about boundaries, good rela- tionships, bad relationships and safety,” she says. Dunaway is making use of We welcome our students many forms of communication from modern web-based docu- mentation to something as old back to class fashioned as the coloring con- test — to raise awareness and enable parishes, schools, and for another year diocesan entities to do what Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade coloring contest they need to do to be in compli- ance with the requirements of for the Protection of Children org/safe-environment/ or of learning and growing. the U.S. Conference of Catho- and Young People lic Bishops (USCCB) Charter Info: https://www.rockforddiocese. kdunaway@rockford diocese.org Q & A on What Catholic School Academics Will Look Like This Year

Q: Will my child’s curriculum as possible. In order to maxi- as computers in a computer lab, be changed this year? mize floor space, we’ve asked such supplies must be cleaned A: Schools will still deliver teachers to remove non-essen- after every use. high-quality instruction in core tial furniture and other items. Q: I have a child in preschool subjects (religion, language We have also asked that or kindergarten. Is high- arts, math, science, and social desks and tables be arranged so quality learning possible? studies). Special requirements that they face the front of the A: Yes. We are working very will be in place for departmen- room. These steps were taken closely with our early education talized classes and special area to minimize risk of any infec- teachers to continue the best subjects (see sections below). tion in the classroom. possible quality of instruction The implementation of safety Q: Will students share school in preschool and kindergarten. and health requirements will supplies? While health and safety re- create new complexities in in- A: No. We are asking schools quirements are in place, our struction, but our commitment to ensure that students not share teachers will continue to work Annunciation BVM School remains to provide your child school supplies (e.g., books, hard in the coming year to en- the best possible faith-based crayons, technology, etc.), in- sure your child grows intellec- 1840 Church Road — Aurora, IL 60505 education. cluding for such subjects as art tually, emotionally and spiritu- ally. 630-851-4300 — annunciationbvm.org Q: Will my child’s classroom and music. Exceptions may be look different? made for activities outdoors Q: Will students still change “A Tradition of Excellence since 1875” A: We have instructed (such as outdoor physical educa- classes? schools to spread out desks and tion classes). If it is impossible A: Many schools offer depart- tables in classrooms as much to avoid sharing supplies, such Continued on page 13 Back to School The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2020 | 13 Faith Education Guidelines Created for All Ages

BY AMANDA HUDSON plans, all “is subject to change Finding diocesan resources for parents and catechists News Editor as new information and guide- lines are released from the CDC Information about the religious-education-and-faith- Spanish resources for religious DIOCESE—The diocesan and State,” Jelinek says, prom- religious education opening formation-reopening/ education leaders, catechists Education Office is taking re- plan, additional resources and ising that “the Religious Edu- and parents. Find it at https:// ligious education and faith cation Office will continuously English and Spanish material The religious education www.ceorockford.org/online- formation safety seriously, de- communicate with parishes as geared to parents, are available department also designed a buting a “Recommended Re- local and national health offi- at https://www.ceorockford.org/ website with several English and resources/ opening” timeline of instruc- cials adjust these guidelines.” tions for catechetical leaders Everyone involved with reli- (directors and coordinators of gious education and faith for- religious education, youth min- mation will be instructed on isters and directors of faith for- the guidelines to be followed, mation) as well as a website of which include physical distanc- resources for them, for parents ing, face coverings, restricted and for children. sharing/borrowing of items, John Jelinek, diocesan direc- availability of hand sanitiz- tor of religious education and ers, and other cleaning and formation, says the plans are sanitization. Traffic patterns, “based upon the guidelines signage, and maximum capac- provided by the CDC (Center ity regulations will be in place for Disease Control), the IDPH also. (Illinois Department of Pub- Plans have been worked on lic Health), the ISBE (Illinois with three options in mind, State Board of Education) and Jelinek says, adding that par- in conjunction with the dioce- ishes’ circumstances and the san Catholic Education Office.” recommendations of health of- Articles about re-opening ficials and experts will help de- Catholic schools are published termine when religious educa- in the July 10 issue of The Ob- tion will be offered in person, server and in this special sec- virtually, or a combination of tion. As with diocesan schools, both. Jelinek says, “We have for- “All of us at the Religious mulated a plan to reopen our Education Office are commit- parish religious education and ted to accompanying individu- faith formation programs in the als and families on their faith fall. This plan is for parishes journey while at the same time with program participants on- creating a safe and secure en- site during Phase IV of the vironment,” Jelinek says. “We State of Illinois Coronavirus look forward to the return of Response.” in-parish formation, but also The diocesan plan provides recognize that virtual forma- each parish religious education tion and hybrid programs in- and faith formation program corporating both methods may with direction and guidance be the best option for a parish. for action regarding health and Religious education and faith safety, physical environment formation may look very dif- safety, what to do about snacks ferent this year, but our com- and refreshments and restric- mitment to serving families tions for large gatherings. and their parishes will remain Like the Catholic school constant. ” Q & A on What Catholic School Academics Will Look Like This Year From page 12 talization (see last question), mentalization, in which stu- we will ask special subject dents change classes for core area teachers to travel to each subjects (religion, language class’ homeroom for instruc- arts, math, science and social tion whenever possible. studies). This will be particularly This model is particularly likely for such subjects as art, common at the junior high music, health, and foreign lan- level. In order to protect classes guage. If students visit spaces in cohorts, we are asking that such as the gymnasium, com- students not move to different puter/STEM lab, or library, the classrooms in departmental- room must be cleaned after ev- ized settings. ery cohort. Instead, the teacher will go Q: Will tests still be given this to the students’ homeroom and year? teach them there. The non- A: Yes. It is important that we homeroom teacher should re- continue to gauge student aca- main at least six feet apart from demic growth throughout the students at all times. school year. As such, you should Q: Will schools still offer anticipate tests to be adminis- classes in special subject tered in your child’s class. These areas (e.g., art, music, PE, tests will include the standard- etc.)? ized tests of the diocese. A: Yes. As with departmen- Continued on page 15 14 | FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2020 | The Observer Back to School New Graduate Looks Ahead to Teaching About Race, Formally And Informally

BY AMANDA HUDSON (Photo provided) News Editor As an undergraduate student majoring in Middle Eastern Studies and semester in Morocco in northern Africa where Arabic is spoken. The Arabic, a common language in northern Africa, Kevin Winn spent a Boylan Central Catholic High School grad plans to go into teaching. ROCKFORD—Kevin Winn, 31, is at a point in life where his and ponders his future. prompted him to double-major highlight the voices of people of whole life is up in the air — This summer, Winn designed think people in Middle Eastern Studies and color who I got to know through and it will be interesting to see and presented a multi-week on- Arabic, a common language in my dissertation research.” With where it will settle into place. line course for 15 adults, most ‘I want a place to northern Africa. That included that less-scholarly approach, he In May, Winn finished five of them teachers, on how to talk be able to practice a semester of teaching in Mo- says, “I am hoping to get my re- years at Arizona State, gradu- about race and anti-racism. He rocco. search into the hands of people ating with a Ph.D. in Educa- proposed the course to people talking about race.’ He then attended Yale Uni- that can use it.” tional Policy and Evaluation — he knew from 13 summers of versity and majored in Afri- He also is considering how a major he describes as being work at the Loras College All- — Kevin Winn can Studies. His thesis on how he might use the online class about how education policies Sports Summer Camp, which volunteer tourists impact local he developed that he says can are made, who is affected and was cancelled this year. how they could incorporate an- host communities brought him “form connections and create who is not. It includes national “I knew a lot of my cowork- ti-racist policies in classes and to Tanzania for research. a (virtual) space where partici- policies like No Child Left Be- ers there were really affected be more culturally sensitive. But after graduation, Winn pants feel comfortable sharing hind, he says, “but most of my by the George Floyd murder changed direction. Winn used articles and novels opinions and talking about dif- (Ph.D.) work was with a specif- and the protests,” he says. “Ev- including children’s books — “I was thinking of going for ficult issues.” ic district and following a com- eryone (in the class) is white ... a lot of which are applicable a Ph.D. in African Studies,” he Winn can picture himself as munity activist group within and they didn’t know how to to adults as well, he says. The says, “but that wasn’t the best a teacher in general, as a teach- that district.” talk about race and anti-rac- one-and-a-half-hour sessions route for me. Everything I did er of educators, as working in Of course the coronavirus ism, and what they could do” sometimes stretched to three led me to the education field,” makes this “not a great time” in their workplaces. hours. including tutoring refugees a school district or at a college to be looking for work, he says. The sessions began with “The goal for a class like this through the Catholic Charities or as a “director of equity, di- But he is not one to just hang “whiteness” and what it means is dialogue and to have differ- Office in Rockford during the versity and inclusion,” he says. around as he applies for work to be white and continued with ent opinions,” Winn says. “The year before he began doctoral Wherever he lands, his interest goal we had was to assume the studies. in race, racism and community best of each other.” His Ph. D. dissertation was activism will play a part. Winn has a passion for the titled “Eliminating Racism in “I think people want a place topic of race — and study and Pinecreek?: Civic Participation to be able to practice talking experience as well. Curiosity in Local Education Policy,” and about race,” he says. “I really about Africa led this Boylan now Winn is busy turning that like working with people and graduate to a non-Western his- scholarly work into a different being able to talk about race tory class at Emory Univer- piece of writing “to highlight and inequities and how we can sity in Atlanta, Georgia, which my interviewees’ voices and do better.” Indiana School Picking New Nickname to Reflect its Values INDIANAPOLIS (CNS)— this with a new name to bet- A task force to explore al- For its first 50 years, Roncalli ter reflect the school’s Catholic ternative names and symbols High School in Indianapolis identity and mission. will include current students, had the nickname “Rebels,” but School leaders announced faculty, staff, alumni and board school officials announced this the decision in a video posted members. summer that they will replace online July 22. Continued on page 15

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Q & A on What Catholic School Diocesan Employees Go Academics Will Look Like This Year “Back to School” From page 13 celebrated. Kris Mimier, business manager of the diocesan Education Q: Will students participate Q: Will rst Communion, O ce, shows the introductory in eld trips? reconciliation, and screen from the 2020 New A: Due to the COVID-19 con rmation take place this Personnel Day for all new pandemic, diocesan schools year? diocesan employees, including will not be participating in in- A: Your child’s school will parish and school employees, person fi eld trips during the continue to provide prepara- who were hired after Aug. 2020/21 school year. tion for the sacraments of fi rst 1, 2019. The annual event, Q: My child has a Student Communion, reconciliation, held virtually this year, was available for viewing from Support Plan (ISP) because and confi rmation. For the cel- Aug. 3-7. Speakers included of an identi ed learning, ebration of the sacraments, Michael Kagan, Interim behavioral or physical need. schools and parishes must fol- Director, Education O ce; Can the needs of my child still low a specifi c plan defi ned by Penny Wiegert, Director, be met this year? the diocese. Your school will Department of Communication A: As each Individual Ser- work closely with your pastor and Publications; Ellen vice Plan (ISP) is diff erent, your and parish to determine the Lynch, General Counsel and school will be evaluating each timing and schedule of these Chancellor; Jodi Rippon, ISP to determine whether addi- sacraments. Director of the Dept. of Finance tional modifi cations are needed and Accounting; Heather in light of COVID-19-related Q: How will extracurricular Dunaway, Safe Environment health and safety protocols. activities be impacted this Coordinator; Matthew Young, Your school will contact you year? consultant for the diocese’s if it is determined that chang- A: Our plan provides guid- 403(b) retirement and lay es to the ISP need to occur. If ance on specifi c extracurricu- pension plan; and Father Kenneth Wasilewski, diocesan you have urgent questions, you lar activities. Highlights of this ethicist, who spoke about should not hesitate to contact guidance include (by activity): Catholic Identity. About 50 your school. Athletics: We are awaiting people registered for the Q: I need to meet with further information from the event, which could be viewed a teacher or my school state regarding athletics. More (Observer photo/Amanda Hudson) anytime during the week. principal. Can these information will be provided to meetings occur? parents as it is known. A: Yes. These meetings can Band: Rehearsals for small take place virtually via phone groups (15 or fewer) may take Indiana School Picking New Nickname to Re ect its Values place for non-wind instruments or video chat. From page 14 Roncalli was the family is, it will have ties to the Catho- (e.g., percussion, strings, etc.). Q: Can we still have “Rebel” was chosen as its name of St. John XXIII, who lic faith. Students must be physically meetings of stakeholder nickname in part as a refl ec- was pope from 1958 until his “We’re realizing that there distant. Rehearsals must occur groups, such as the School tion of the “revolutionary spirit death in 1963. It was chosen as are better options for convey- virtually for wind instruments Commission, Home-and of Angelo Roncalli,” said Fa- the name for the high school, ing our Catholic identity and School Association and (woodwinds and brass). ther Robeson in the video, be- founded in 1969 through the mission,” said Roncalli interim  Booster Club? What about Choir, Drama/School cause he convened the Second merger of the former Chartrand president Father Robert Robe- fundraising events, such as Play, Christmas Program: Vatican Council in 1962, which and Kennedy Memorial high son. “Whatever name that we an annual gala? Due to ongoing health con- brought about many changes in schools. choose will have some kind of A: Such meetings should cerns, we are asking schools to the life of the Church. Whatever the new nickname Catholic symbolism.” take place virtually. conduct such programs virtu- ally or cancel them for the com- Q: Will school Masses still ing school year. take place? Other Activities: For other A: The diocese has defi ned a activities (e.g., chess, debate, specifi c plan for parishes that etc.), schools must meet specifi c allows for the celebration of health and safety requirements. Mass under very specifi c con- If such requirements cannot be ditions. Schools will be asked to follow this plan, in close co- met, these activities should be ordination with the local pastor conducted virtually or canceled. and parish, in determining how Source: Rockford Diocese and whether Masses may be Education O ce St. Bridget Parish Welcomes Several Into Catholic Church From page 5 nervous” about his fi nal step. “After going to Mass a few Two women, Jayda Cruz and times,” she said in a little biog- Leslie Geske, received the sac- raphy shared with the parish, “I rament of baptism as Father decided I would like to know Grismer gently poured water more about the Catholic faith three times over their heads. ... I have truly enjoyed my jour- Geske’s parents wanted her to ney with a great group of people choose her own faith, she said and learning more and growing in her parish note. She attended closer to God.” diff erent churches with friends, FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER That August day before the but said, “I didn’t know where Crane Road Campus—K– 8th-Grade Mass began, she said she was “very honored and blessed to I belonged.” Her children attend 787 Crane Rd. St. Charles 60175 St. Bridget School, so she began join the Church.” Mrs. Lisa Brown, Principal 630-338-8100 Candidate Callum Watts said to attend Mass with them, and said she felt “pulled to join the his completion of the sacra- Downtown Campus—PK2 through PK4 ments he missed when his Irish Church and fi nally be baptized.” family moved to Loves Park “I have learned so much 118 N. 5th St. St. Charles 60174 when he was 12 years old was through RCIA,” she concluded, “a long time coming.” He added “that I feel I am ready to deepen Mrs. Veronica Day, Director 630-338-8200 that he was both “excited and my relationship with God. 16 | FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2020 | The Observer Our Catholic View

Scripture Reflection for Aug. 16, Faith Alive 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Send Her Away Catholic Teaching About Nuclear Arms STEPHEN M. COLECCHI | Catholic News Service nation” and the expenditure of “enormous finan- BY KEVIN PERROTTA cial” resources that “hinder(s) the development of Catholic News Service On Aug. 6 and 9 the world observed the 75th an- niversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and so many other peoples.” unday’s readings spur me to Nagasaki. The 75th anniversary raises the question: Addressing diplomats in 2003, St. John Paul II was think about our family becom- What does the Church teach about nuclear weap- emphatic. “ ’No to war!’ War is not always inevitable. ing white. ons? It is always a defeat for humanity.” He singled out My grandfather Saverio came Two popes have visited Hiroshima and Nagasaki “those who still place their trust in nuclear weap- Sfrom southern Italy to New York at the to highlight the dangers of nuclear war and to ons.” beginning of the last century. He met mourn its victims. St. John Paul II made the first pa- Pope Benedict XVI in 2006 starkly warned “those Rose, a native New Yorker, who lived pal visit in 1981. Last November, Pope Francis made governments which count on nuclear arms as a in the tenement next door. They fell in the second. means of ensuring the security of their countries.” love and got married. He called their viewpoint “completely fallacious.” For Since the 1945 bombings, popes have addressed “In a nuclear war there would be no victors, only marrying and developed the teaching on nuclear weapons an Italian in consistent and increas- victims,” he added. Pope Francis has fre- immigrant, ingly urgent ways. The See Bishop Malloy’s column in the Aug. 7 edition the law of the bishops of the United quently addressed the time stripped States have amplified and moral and life-threatening Rose of her applied this teaching. dangers of nuclear weap- citizenship. So what does the ons. In a message to the The Church teach about 2014 Vienna Conference lawmakers welcomed Italians for their nuclear weapons? Its on the Humanitarian Im- labor but didn’t want them to settle teaching is anchored pact of Nuclear Weapons, here. Nana could no longer vote. in a concern to protect he wrote: “Nuclear deter- Clearly, Italians — and Italian human life, an acknowl- rence and the threat of Americans who married them — were edgement that peace is mutually assured destruc- not white. White society’s attitude to ultimately built on justice tion cannot be the basis such people could be summed up with and a need to place strict for … peaceful coexis- an adaptation of the disciples’ words moral limits on the use of tence among peoples and about a foreigner in today’s Gospel: force. (CNS photo/L’Osservatore Romano) states.” He decried how “Send them away.” Then-Pope John Paul II prays in 1981 at a monument for Any use of force must expenditures “on nuclear Fifty years later, their younger son the victims of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, Japan. weapons squanders the — my dad — and my mom bought be proportional and dis- St. John Paul II made the first papal visit to Japan in 1981. wealth of nations.” a house in a New Jersey suburb. The criminating. Force must family in the house whose back yard not cause evils greater than what it aims to achieve. The U.S. bishops have issued two pastoral letters abutted ours was Black. Force must discriminate between combatants and on the issue, “The Challenge of Peace” (1983) and Their street, one over from ours, civilians. “The Harvest of Justice is Sown in Peace” (1993). In was in the little neighborhood in town In 1954, Pope Pius XII argued that “every pos- the first, they called upon the whole world to “say where Black families were allowed sible effort must be made to avert (atomic warfare) ‘no’ to nuclear conflict; ‘no’ to weapons of mass de- to buy houses — a minighetto. The through international agreement.” struction; ‘no’ to an arms race which robs the poor contrast between our freedom and He condemned “the pure and simple annihila- and the vulnerable.” their lack of it demonstrated that the tion of all human life within the radius of action.” In the second, they asserted: “The eventual elimi- Perrottas were now white. Pope Pius made the moral argument that the use of nation of nuclear weapons is more than a moral How convenient for us. How force must be limited to “self-defense” within “rigid ideal; it should be a policy goal.” inconvenient for our Black neighbors. limitations.” What about the role of “nuclear deterrence”? In They were still back there in the St. John XXIII built upon this teaching in his 1963 1983, the U.S. bishops echoed the 1982 judgment category my grandparents had been in: encyclical letter, “Peace on Earth”: “The stockpiles of St. John Paul II: “In current conditions ‘deterrence’ “Your labor is wanted, but not you.” I of armaments which have been built up in various based on balance, certainly not as an end in itself wonder how the children who grew up countries must be reduced all round and simultane- but as a step on the way toward a progressive disar- on the next street fared in life. Their ously by the parties concerned. Nuclear weapons mament, may still be judged morally acceptable.” prospects were not so good. And what Decades later, the Church has reexamined “cur- about their grandchildren today? must be banned.” rent conditions.” Nuclear deterrence has not led to Even more, I wonder, What is it The Second Vatican Council was equally clear about us humans? We seem to be hard- that “any act of war aimed indiscriminately at the “progressive disarmament” and a global nuclear wired for a kind of group thinking: “If destruction of entire cities ... is a crime against God ban. In fact, the nuclear powers are investing heav- you’re part of my group, I welcome you and man himself.” The council maintained that the ily in modernizing nuclear arsenals. Given these conditions, in Hiroshima, Pope — but not if you’re part of that other arms race “is not a safe way to preserve a steady Francis declared: “The use of atomic energy for group. Our group is superior, your peace.” group is inferior. We control you; you purposes of war is immoral, just as the possessing Instead of eliminating the “causes of war,” the arms don’t control us.” of nuclear weapons is immoral.” Earlier this year, I would like to suppose that this kind race aggravates them. “Extravagant sums” are spent the U.S. bishops’ International Justice and Peace of thinking has ebbed somewhat in our on weapons and not on the underlying causes of con- Committee highlighted the efforts of Pope Francis society over the past few decades. But, flict and the “multiple miseries” afflicting humanity. and reaffirmed the longstanding “moral obligation of course, I do my supposing from the St. Paul VI called “development, the new name to recommit to the work of ridding the world of position of someone whose family has for peace” in his 1967 encyclical letter, “On the nuclear weapons.” become white. Development of Peoples,” in which he wrote “For The Church’s teaching is clear and compelling. I do believe that God’s word can peace is not simply the absence of warfare, based World leaders should work for a mutual, verifiable change us. In today’s reading from on a precarious balance of power; it is fashioned by ban on nuclear weapons and instead invest in Isaiah, God says, “The foreigners who peace. join themselves to the Lord ... I will efforts directed day after day toward the establish- bring to my holy mountain and make ment of ... a more perfect form of justice.” (Stephen M. Colecchi retired as director of the Office of International Justice and Peace of the U.S. Conference of joyful in my house of prayer; ... for my Pope Paul also inaugurated the annual World Day Catholic Bishops in 2018. He currently serves as an independent house shall be called a house of prayer of Peace (Jan. 1) in 1968. In the first papal Peace Day consultant on Catholic social teaching and international issues for all peoples.” message, he decried “frightful weapons of extermi- of concern to the Church.) “All peoples.” Let’s think about that. Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2020 | 17 Di erent View CNS/Joe Heller A Prayer, a Litany For Our Time

The Des Plaines Carmelite nuns say that after Pope Francis prayed this particular Litany before the Blessed Sacrament in Rome on March 27, the numbers of deaths and infections of COVID-19 in Italy showed a striking decline. It is a beautiful prayer in and of itself. If our prayers can help to dampen down the coronavirus, how wonderful that will indeed be. God always hears Person in the Pew the prayers we pray! As with most litanies, the by Amanda response is prayed after each Hudson sentence, where the bolded News Editor “R” is shown. The Observer The responses are italicized [email protected] below and are repeated in that section only. God bless you! Litany of Supplication and Hope True God and true man, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, R. We adore you, O Lord. Telling the Truth is the Best Goal Our Savior, God with us, faithful and rich in mercy, R. King and Lord of creation and of history, R. Conqueror of sin and death, R. The defi nition used by the Ethically Speaking to go down. Some have Friend of humankind, the Risen One, the Living One who sits Catechism of the Catholic also argued that while they at the right hand of the Father, R. Church for a lie (which is by Father may not constitute a “sin” taken from St. Augustine) they can still be deemed Only begotten Son of the Father, descended from heaven for Kenneth seems straightforward an “imperfection” because our salvation, R. We believe in you, O Lord. enough: “speaking a Wasilewski Heavenly Physician, you bow down over our misery, R. Diocesan Ethicist we’re still willing to use falsehood with the intention falsehood and deception. Lamb who was slain, you off er yourself to rescue us from evil, R. [email protected] of deceiving.” But that Nevertheless, they don’t Good Shepherd, you give your life for the fl ock which you defi nition can still leave us typically constitute an actual sin under love, R. with some questions about whether or not reasonable and normal circumstances. It Living Bread and medicine for immortality, you give us certain actions actually constitute a lie. would take a situation where one is telling eternal life, R. For example, what if I say something that jocular lies in an egregious, uncharitable or I know isn’t true in order to throw a surprise harmful way for them to rise to the level of From the power of Satan and the seductions of the world, R. birthday party for someone? Or what if I tell being considered sinful. Deliver us, O Lord. a story I know isn’t true as part of a joke? From the pride and presumption of being able to do anything That last consideration, whether or not What if I tell my children that it was Santa without you, R. they’re harmful, is an important criteria in Claus who brought the presents at Christmas From the deception of fear and anxiety, R. judging the seriousness of any lie. In fact, time? Or what if I eat the cookies they left From unbelief and desperation, R. the catechism points this out in section for him and tell them it was him who ate From hardness of heart and the incapacity to love, R. them? Do situations like these actually 2484. Along with the harm suff ered, it constitute lying in the proper sense? also mentions other criteria in our moral From every evil that affl icts humanity, R. Save us, O Lord. From a moral standpoint these things don’t evaluation that must be considered. Namely, From hunger, from famine and from egoism, R. amount to sins. While they may involve the nature of the truth it deforms, the From illnesses, epidemics and the fear of our brothers and deception and falsehood, they are typically circumstances and the intentions of the liar. sisters, R. done in connection with entertainment or It’s especially problematic when the lie can From devastating madness, from ruthless interests and from custom and without any real harm being mean serious or even deadly consequences violence, R. intended or infl icted. Moreover, from the for the ones being deceived (CCC 2484, From being deceived, from false information and the very beginning there is an intention to 2485). We can think of some examples to manipulation of consciences, R. eventually reveal the truth or let it be known illustrate this. Think for example of the at the proper time. Both the falsehood potential ramifi cations of someone testifying Protect your Church which crosses the desert, R. Comfort us, itself and the deception are temporary by in court. If a witness knowingly gives false O Lord. design. In fact, examples like these are testimony (thereby perjuring himself or Protect humanity terrifi ed by fear and anguish, R. sometimes referred to as “jocular lies” in herself) it can potentially have a very serious Protect the sick and the dying, oppressed by loneliness, R. order to distinguish them from those that eff ect on the outcome for the accused — Protect doctors and healthcare providers exhausted by the do constitute a moral off ense. On closer possibly contributing to an unjust sentence. diffi culties that they are facing, R. inspection these are quite diff erent from an Contrast that with a less serious lie Protect politicians and other authorities who bear the weight of actual sinful lie where the intention is to (although still a lie!) when someone pays a having to make decisions, R. continue both the falsehood and deception compliment falsely — perhaps saying that perpetually. In the hour of trial and from confusion, R. Grant us your An actual lie is typically told to lead someone looks nice, when the person doesn’t Spirit, O Lord. actually think so. Even though both cases someone into error, and to leave them there. In temptation and in our fragility, R. Nevertheless, there have still been some involve lies, we can see there are diff erent In the battle against evil and sin, R. holy people over the centuries who are a degrees of harm done in each case. It’s not In the search for what is truly good and for true joy, R. little uncomfortable with permitting even to say that the smaller lies are ok, it’s just In the decision to remain in you and in your friendship, R. “jocular lies” without some caution. Some that we can notice a diff erence in the amount would warn about forming a habit of telling of harm done in each case. Perhaps the best Should sin oppress us, R. Open us to hope, O Lord. jocular lies simply because they do involve way to avoid causing harm through lying Should hatred close our hearts, R. some deception and falsehood. Some have — whether a lot of harm or just a little — Should sorrow visit us, R. argued that forming such a habit can make is to continually strive to be as truthful as Should indiff erence cause us anguish, R. the road to telling more serious lies easier possible in all situations. Should death overwhelm us, R.

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Colleen served at Rosary College HAMPSHIRE—St. Charles Sister Ruth Mary was born Feb. (Dominican University), River Borromeo: Kenneth W. Wiese, 27, 1933, in Oak Park, the daugh- Forest, in the Education Depart- 53, Feb. 17; James R. Vaughn, 76, ter of Ruben and Ruth (Norton) ment for 23 years. Under her lead- July 26; Coleman. ership, the School of Education MAYTOWN--St. Patrick: Hen- Sister Ruth Mary made her first re- was recognized for its excellence. ry L. Robinson, 82, July 27; ligious profession as a Dominican She served in New Jersey, Illinois, ROCKFORD—Cathedral of St. Sister of Sinsinawa Aug. 5, 1954, Iowa, Minnesota, and New York. Peter: Andrea D. Anderson, 48, and her perpetual profession Aug. In the Diocese of Rockford, Sister July 27; 5, 1957. Colleen taught at St. James School in Rockford, 1959-1963. Holy Family: Alemka Keskie, 57, She taught in schools for 19 years June 18; and ministered in religious educa- Her parents preceded her in death. tion for 21 years and spiritual di- She is survived by a sister, Sha- St. Anthony of Padua: Harry De- rection for five years. Sister Ruth ron Peterson; two brothers, John Guiseppe, 88, July 27; Leonard Mary found great joy in free verse “Jack” McNicholas and James Mc- Guzzardo, 68, July 29; Priscilla poetry and shared her works with Nicholas; nieces; nephews; and her Ann Cassaro 95, Aug. 1; Joseph many. She served in South Dakota, Dominican Sisters with whom she Triolo 74, Aug. 2; Margaret Mur- Illinois, New Jersey, Wisconsin, shared 63 years of religious life. phy, 72, Aug. 5; Alabama, Florida and New Mex- The funeral Mass was held at the SAVANNA—St. John the Bap- ico. Dominican motherhouse, Sinsina- tist: Alfred “Al” Geistkemper, 89, Natural burial took place July 31 wa, Aug. 12, followed by burial in July 26; in the Motherhouse Cemetery. the Motherhouse Cemetery. SOMONAUK—St. John the The funeral Mass was held at the Sister Maria Eck, OP Dominican motherhouse in Sin- Baptist: Arlene Brennan, 81, July SPRINGFIELD—Sister Maria sinawa, Aug. 7. 24; Eck, OP, died July 2, 2020, at Sa- SOUTH BELOIT—St. Peter: cred Heart Convent, Springfield. Harold Rayment, Sr., 92, July 24; Sister Colleen McNicholas, OP She was born in Springfield in SINSINAWA, Wis.—Sister Col- STERLING—Sacred Heart: 1933 to Karl and Ruth Dirksen Frances C. Clark, 63, July 18. leen McNicholas, OP, died Aug. 3, Eck and bap- 2020, at St. Dominic Villa, Hazel tized Bar- Green, Wis. 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In 2004 she etery, 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 7. the lonely may find the consolation “Stewardship” newsletter and was in charge of the girls who returned to Sacred Heart Convent A memorial Mass will be held at of God’s presence and the love of were boarders at Siena Hall, 1963- where for many years she was sec- Sacred Heart Convent at a later His people. Mass Meditation 1967. She was assistant principal retary for the motherhouse prior- date. Courtesy of www.priestsforlife.org Sunday, Aug. 16 (20th in Ordi- and principal, taught English, and ess and served as a driver for the nary Time): In Sunday’s second served as guidance counselor, sisters until 2015. Weddings Stewardship Moment 1975-1986. At Marian Catholic in Sister Maria was preceded in reading, St. Paul tells the Romans, Chicago Heights, she was college death by parents; her brother Carl MCHENRY—Church of Holy We are trustees: To be a good “God’s gifts and His call are irre- registrar, 1993-2004. “Jack” Eck, and her sister Marilyn Apostles: Rosemary K. Adamas steward is to be conscious that all vocable.” To what is God calling and Tho Phuoc Do, Aug; 1; In the Diocese of Rockford, she Mason. She is mourned by many things we have on earth are gener- me today? What gifts are mine to was principal at Rosary High former students, friends, nieces, STERLING—Sacred Heart: ous gifts from God. Stewardship share? School, Aurora, 1969-1975, and nephews, and dear cousins, includ- Laura M. Turnroth and Nicholas is to care, to have concern, and to dean of students, 1989-1991. ing Sister John Vianney Rudolph, A. 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Statutes for the council, approved by the pope in 2015, Specifically, a baptism administered with the say the body will have 15 members: eight cardinals or formula “We baptize you ...” instead of “I bap- bishops and seven laypeople, each serving a five-year tize you in the name of the Father and of the Son term. The original seven lay members were all men and of the Holy Spirit” is not valid because it is the person of Christ through the minister who is with experience in business, finance or government. acting, not the assembly, the congregation said. The six women the pope named to replace them Aug. The doctrinal congregation’s ruling was pub- 6 have a similarly high profile and background. lished Aug. 6 as a brief response to questions (CNS photo/Vatican Media) John Hume, who helped bring peace regarding the validity of baptisms using that Pope Francis baptizes a baby as he celebrates Mass modified formula. on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord in the Sistine to Northern Ireland, dies at 83 The congregation was asked whether a bap- Chapel at the Vatican Jan. 12. DUBLIN (CNS)—Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, tism was valid if it had been performed with a of a sacred power in the priest to the detriment Northern Ireland, has hailed political leader John Hume as formula that seeks to express the “communitar- of the parents and the community that the for- a “paragon of peace” for his key role in bringing an end to ian significance” and participation of the family mula in the (Roman Rite) might seem to imply,” the conflict in Northern and those present during the celebration. For example, it said there have been celebra- it said. Ireland. Hume, 83, died Instead, such changes have “debatable pasto- early Aug. 3, his family tions administered with the words, “In the name of the father and of the mother, of the godfather ral motives” and the formula handed down by said in a statement. As a and of the godmother, of the grandparents, of the tradition remains fundamental because “the sac- young man Hume trained family members, of the friends, in the name of ramental action may not be achieved in its own for the priesthood, before the community we baptize you in the name of name, but in the person of Christ who acts in His becoming a community the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Church, and in the name of the Church,” it said. activist and later a politi- (CNS photo/Lorraine O’Sullivan, Reuters) A baptism administered with this kind of “When the minister says, ‘I baptize you …’ he A program is displayed following cian highlighting the plight modified formula is not valid, the congregation does not speak as a functionary who carries out the funeral Mass for Northern Ire- of the Catholic community said, and the baptisms would have to be redone a role entrusted to him, but he enacts ministeri- land political leader John Hume in Northern Ireland in the for those individuals who had been baptized ally the sign-presence of Christ,” it said. at St. Eugene’s Cathedral in Lon- 1960s and 1970s, when with the improvised wording. It is really Christ Himself who baptizes and donderry Aug. 5. discrimination in employ- The correct formula in the Rite of the Sacra- has the principal role in the event being celebrat- ment and housing was rife. ment of Baptism spoken by the bishop, priest or ed, it said. Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry described Hume as “one of deacon is: “I baptize you in the name of the Fa- The temptation to modify the sacramental the greatest peacemakers and champions of social justice of ther, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” formula “implies a lack of an understanding of our time.” “He dedicated his life to the welfare of this commu- The doctrinal congregation said modifying the very nature of the ecclesial ministry that is nity, at no small cost to himself. His name became a byword “the form of the celebration of a sacrament does always at the service of God and His people and for dedication to the cause of peace, whatever the obstacles not constitute simply a liturgical abuse, like the not the exercise of a power that goes so far as or criticisms,” Bishop McKeown said. transgression of a positive norm, but a ‘vulnus’ to manipulate what has been entrusted to the (wound) inflicted upon the ecclesial communion Church in an act that pertains to the tradition,” Citing major decline in revenue, Camden and the identifiability of Christ’s action, and in it said. Diocese suspends survivor payments the most grave cases rendering invalid the sacra- The doctrinal statement was signed by Car- dinal Luis Ladaria Ferrer, congregation prefect, CAMDEN, N.J. (CNS)—Citing “a precipitous decline” in ment itself.” The changes to the formula seem to have been and Archbishop Giacomo Morandi, congrega- revenue due to COVID-19, the Diocese of Camden announced made to emphasize the communal aspect of bap- tion secretary. The congregation said Pope Fran- July 31 it is putting a moratorium on any future decisions or tism and the participation of those present as cis “approved these responses” June 8 and or- payments to abuse survivors through its Independent Victim well as “to avoid the idea of the concentration dered their publication. Compensation Program. “Awards already made by the IVCP administrators will be paid,” the diocese said in a statement. The diocese “is fast approaching a point where it will not be able to continue to borrow the funds necessary to pay the Catholic Charities Pandemic amounts awarded by the program” because of the economic toll the pandemic is taking. Assistance Totals Nearly $400 Million U.S. House appropriations measure blocks conscience protection rule CLEVELAND (CNS)— agencies nationwide have pro- Scott Milliken has seen a lot of vided since March in response WASHINGTON (CNS)—An omnibus appropriations bill ap- people come through the doors to the pandemic-induced eco- proved by the House July 31 to fund a dozen federal depart- at the Father English Center’s nomic recession. ments and agencies blocks a conscience protection rule food pantry during his years as “There are a lot of food and for health care providers who do not want to participate in CEO of Catholic Charities of housing-related issues being abortion, sterilization or assisted suicide on religious or moral the Diocese of Paterson, New met,” Dominican Sister Donna grounds. H.R. 7617 blocks implementation and enforce- Jersey, but not like the numbers (CNS photo/courtesy Catholic Charities of San Antonio) Markham, CEO and president ment of a rule titled “Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights since the coronavirus pandem- A staff member of Catholic Chari- of Catholic Charities USA, said. in Health Care,” issued by the Department of Health and ic hit in March. ties of San Antonio looks out at Information gathered over Human Services Office for Civil Rights. The rule was to have “We are feeding more people just a portion of the 1,300 ve- the last two weeks by the um- taken effect July 22, 2019, but enforcement was postponed than ever,” he said. Whereby hicles with drivers who would brella agency for U.S. Catholic because of court challenges. in a typical month before the be pulling into the St. Stephen’s Charities operations showed pandemic the program served CARE Center in San Antonio May that the clients seeking assis- between 5,000 and 7,000 peo- 6 to pick up needed food. tance comprise a broader de- ple, agency statistics showed, mographic than low-income Watch Sunday the numbers rose significantly He said the agency has seen and poor households that tra- in the spring. In April it was demand for short-term utility ditionally walk through the payment and rental assistance Catholic TV in the 11,000, in May 21,000 and in doors. June 25,000. and other needs skyrocket by Sister Markham said that Rockford Diocese starts In terms of quantity, the 60% a month from pre-COV- among the 50% to 70% in- with a faith-filled amount of food distributed be- ID-19 times. Since March the crease in the number of clients program at 6 a.m., tween March and July totaled agency has distributed $1.8 are people from middle-class 940,000 pounds, far beyond million — on average about families who lost their jobs as followed by Mass at a typical month before CO- $1,500 per household. the pandemic surged during 6:30 a.m. on WREX VID-19, the illness caused by The response in the Paterson the spring. “And they are try- Diocese is part of nearly $400 channel 13 in Rockford View Mass anytime atwww.rockforddiocese.org/tv-mass the novel coronavirus, arrived. ing to figure out how they are million in emergency aid and and on cable. Brought to you by the Diocesan Office of Communication and Milliken estimated the food to going to eat and pay their rent Publications be worth about $1.6 million. services that Catholic Charities or mortgage,” she told CNS.