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The bishops of Kansas, from left, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann, Bishop John B. Brungardt of Dodge City, Bishop Edward Weisenburger of Salina, and Bishop Michael Jackels of Wichita will lead the Rally for Religious Freedom June 29 on the south steps of the state Capitol in Topeka. Are you ready to rally? Parking Rally speaker: Wondering where to park? Check out the Overview of the maps on page 16 to figure out your options. rally’s program ‘Look up and • Kansas City soprano cism after she graduated from George- Rebecca Lloyd will sing town Law School in Washington. D.C.. the national anthem. take notice’ She went on to work for some time at the USCCB. • Cathy Cleaver Ruse, By Jessica Langdon And she sees unprecedented unity on senior legal fellow at Leaven staff this issue. the Family Research In her keynote address at the rally, Council, will offer the TOPEKA — Now is a critical time for Ruse expects to draw on a “beautiful” keynote address. every Catholic to stand up and pay at- idea from Cardinal William H. Keeler, tention, believes Cathy Ruse, senior fel- the retired archbishop of Baltimore, who • Governor Sam low for legal studies with the Family Re- said, referring to the work of Catholic Brownback will offer an search Council in Washington, D.C. schools, “We don’t educate our students address. “I think everybody because they are Catholic. We educate should pay atten- them because we are Catholic.” • The bishops of Kan- tion when the bish- And Catholics aren’t alone in not- sas will be present. ops speak in unison ing the threat to religious freedom, said — and forcefully Ruse. In one of her columns on the topic, • There will be speech- — about an issue of Ruse referred to more than 2,500 reli- es, Scripture readings, public policy,” said Thousands are expected to attend the Rally for gious leaders who, “in solidarity with excerpts of founding Ruse, who will be the Religious Freedom June 29 on the steps of the the Catholic Church,” signed a letter this American documents, keynote speaker this Capitol in Topeka. year opposing the mandate. and prayers. month at the state- Because the parts of the health care The Kansas rally — which will bring act that have caught Catholics’ attention Cathy Ruse wide Rally for Reli- • A choir will lead gious Freedom. together thousands of Catholics from haven’t yet gone into effect, many people participants in singing The rally will take place on the south across the state to the Capitol from 2 to might not even realize its full impact of a selection of faith- steps of the Capitol in Topeka on June 29. 3:30 p.m. on June 29 — is one of many them, Ruse said. inspired, patriotic Early this year, the U.S. Department similar events across the country. “If this is allowed to stand, we may hymns. of Health and Human Services revealed It is part of a nationwide “Fortnight for well see Catholic institutions closing,” details of a health care mandate that will Freedom” called for by the U.S. bishops to she said. And so many of them are a back- • Hand-held American require employers to provide insurance heighten the awareness of all Americans bone of today’s society, she added. One flags, bottled water, coverage to employees that includes con- to the threat this mandate represents to in six patients in the United States, for and song sheets will be traceptives, sterilization and drugs that the religious liberty of all. Running from example, is served by a Catholic hospital. available at the event. are considered abortifacients. June 21-July 4, the Fortnight focuses on “Real people,” she said, “are going Catholic entities such as colleges, hos- our American heritage of religious liber- to be affected by this ruling if it causes • An event hotline is pitals and other institutions are included ty and is intended to be a time not only of Catholic institutions to close.” available for directions, in that requirement, regardless of reli- prayer, study, and catechesis, but also of Catholics can be proud that their parking options, and gious objections. public action. church has held fast to its beliefs over other event-related “Every single [bishop or archbishop] This is an unprecedented occurrence hundreds of years, Ruse said, and she questions. The hotline has spoken out and called this a violation and an important issue, Ruse said. doesn’t see that changing. number is (913) 906- of religious freedom,” said Ruse. “Every- Ruse, who has written numerous col- “The church is going to hold onto her 7024. body should look up and take notice.” umns on the issue, converted to Catholi- beliefs here, too,” she said. 2 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012 THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012 SECOND FRONT PAGE 3 Rose Ann (Hoag) and Ralph Stein- Walt and Winnie Tracz, members of John and Rosemary (Kinsella) bacher, mem- St. Joseph Par- Schmiedeler, Archbishop Naumann’s bers of Sacred ish, Shawnee, cel- members of weekly calendar Heart Parish, ebrated their 60th Good Shep- Renovations link history and future S h a w n e e , wedding anniver- herd Parish, June 15 Catholic Housing of Wyandotte will celebrate sary on June 9 at Shawnee, cel- County benefit dinner — Livestrong Immaculate Conception their 50th their home. The ebrated their Sporting Park wedding an- couple was mar- 60th wedding in Leavenworth reopens niversary on ried on June 14, anniversary June 16 ANNIVERSARIES June 30. The 1952, at the Cathe- on May 31. The couple was married on May Evening of prayer and reflection for after year of work couple was married June 30, 1962, at St. Jo- dral of the Immac- 31, 1952, at St. Peter Canisius Church, Chi- young adults — Cathedral of St. Peter seph Church, Yates Center. They have nine ulate Conception, cago. Their children and their spouse are: By Jessica Langdon children, 35 grandchildren and three great- Kansas City, Mo. Their children and their Mary Jo Schmiedeler (deceased); Patricia June 17 Leaven staff grandchildren. spouses are: Mick and Gayla Tracz; and and Michael McKenna; Susie and Michael Mass for Junior Knights and Ladies of Stanley Dean Tracz. They also have eight Barnthouse; Dorothy Schmiedeler; Teresa St. Peter Claver LEAVENWORTH — Sue Suwalsky T and Bob Stockman, members of St. grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Schmiedeler and Paul Welling; Judy and Phil June 18 can point to the exact moment she saw a Patrick par- Donnellan; and Kathy Schmiedeler and Sam Mass and reception at residence — dream turning into a reality. ishes in Scran- Donald and Mary (Herken) Gwart- Howe. They also have 11 grandchildren. Catholic Charities It was when she saw sunshine stream- ton and Osage ney, mem- ing from a skylight into the Immaculate City, will cel- bers of St. Gary and Mary Eleanor (Blaufuss) June 19 Conception Church sanctuary in Leav- ebrate their Lawrence Par- Baugh, mem- Administrative Team meeting enworth. 65th wedding ish, Easton, bers of Holy Trin- Suwalsky, a longtime member of Im- anniversary will celebrate ity Parish, Lenexa, Leavenworth Catholic schools maculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish, on June 17 their 70th will celebrate corporate meeting loved the way the light fell onto the new with a reception, hosted by their children, wedding an- their 50th wed- crucifix. June 20 at the Scranton Community Park Building. n i v e r s a r y ding anniversary “That was almost a breathtaking mo- Two stained glass windows that survived the Hayden corporate meeting The reception will begin immediately after with family and friends on June 17 with a on June 23. The ment for me,” said Suwalsky, part of the fire that destroyed the old cathedral in 1961 have a special place in the renovated church. the 10 a.m. Mass. The couple was married Mass of thanksgiving at 9 a.m., followed couple was mar- Donnelly board social committee that saw a list of major reno- on June 13, 1947. Their children and their by a brunch and reception at St. Lawrence ried on June 23, vations — including enhanced lighting spouses are: Barbara and Larry Schulte; Church and parish hall. The couple was 1962, at St. Mary June 21 and a new 14-foot crucifix — to comple- ‘More prayerful aspect’ Beverly Harris (deceased); Bruce and Pat married on June 30, 1942, at St. Lawrence. Church, Hartford, Catholic Education Foundation meet- tion. ing Stockman; Brian and Michele Stockman; and The couple’s children and their spouses by Father Alfred Pimple. Their children For almost a year, all Masses took Substantial work took place between Brenda and Kevin Selman. They also have 12 are: David and Juanita Gwartney; Ben and and their spouses are: Michael Baugh, To- place at the combined parish’s nearby Resurrection School board meeting Pentecost 2011 — when things were grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Kathy Tarbe; Doug and Jacque Gwartney; peka; Greg and Jennifer Baugh, Lenexa; St. Joseph site, while crews installed moved out of the church — and Pente- Cards may be sent to the couple at 21508 and Dennis Gwartney. The couple has 13 Marie and Mike Deasy, Plano, Texas; Christi new pews, replaced the floor, expanded cost 2012 when it was ready to reopen. Shoreline Drive, Lyndon, KS 66451. grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. and Bruce Weldon, Olathe; and Kevin and June 25-27 the lighting, improved the sanctuary, Catholic Leadership Institute for From the new wood pews, which Barb Baugh, Pottsboro, Texas. They also Bishops — Charlotte, N.C. and completed other projects. are padded, to the copper and bronze Kenneth and Imogene Schmidt, Tony and Judy (Huigens) Kostusik, have 12 grandchildren and three great- A Mass and open house officially wel- touches designed to match the organ members of St. members of grandchildren. They will celebrate with a June 27 comed parishioners back into Immacu- pipes, care was taken with every detail. Joseph Parish, Church of the Na- Mass on June 23, followed by a backyard Kansas City, Kan., Serra golf dinner — late Conception Church for services and Father David believes the sanctu- Olpe, will cel- tivity, Leawood, party at their home for family and friends. St. Patrick, Kansas City, Kan. gave them a chance to see the changes. ary, for example, with its limestone and ebrate their 60th will celebrate wood, is an apt reflection of the Kansas wedding anniver- their 50th wed- June 28 Johnson County Serra Mass and Rich history landscape. sary with on open ding anniversary Other changes were very intentional house on June 24 on June 23 with ANNIVERSARY POLICY barbecue The Leaven only prints 50, 60, 65 The renovation of the church high- as well. at the Knights of a Mass at Nativ- and 70th anniversary notices. An- lights a rich history in Leavenworth — “When you come into the church Columbus Hall in ity, followed by June 29 nouncements are due by 5 p.m. eight Life Teen Mass — Benedictine College and in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in your focus goes immediately to the cru- Olpe. The couple a dinner recep- days (Thursday) before the desired Kansas as a whole. cifix,” said Father David. was married on tion. The couple publication date. Announcements must Rally for Religious Freedom — Topeka The work also shows that the people “I think it’s got a more prayerful as- May 24, 1952, at St. Mary Church, Maydale. was married on June 23, 1962, at St. Ga- be typed. They are for parishioners of of this parish believe in their future, said pect,” he added. Their children are: Scott Schmidt; Jolene Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese briel Church, Kansas City, Mo. Their chil- pastor Father David McEvoy, O. Carm. Not only is the sanctuary now all Arndt; Steve Schmidt; Stan Schmidt; and of Kansas City in Kansas, or for those Leaven photos by Elaina Cochran dren and their spouses are: Jean and Todd Archbishop Keleher’s All of this couldn’t have happened with- on one level, but accessibility was im- Julie Schmidt. They also have 10 grand- who have resided in the archdiocese Father David McEvoy, O. Carm., pastor of Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph Parish in Leavenworth, Brower, Overland Park; and Jim and Tere- weekly calendar out the help of a lot of people. proved throughout the building with an children and six great-grandchildren. for a significant period of time. Please shows parishioner Jerry Frietchen some of the highlights of the renovated Immaculate Conception sa Kostusik, Stillwell. They also have four June 1 Between both churches, he said, elevator leading to Miege Hall. include the following Information: Church. grandchildren. Christian Foundation for Children & there are beautiful facilities and a lot of The acoustics have been improved as Queeny (Mayne) and K. Paul Poulose, • The couple’s names; their parish; the date they were married; church and Aging Mass history. well, and the baptismal area has been members of Joan (Gursky) and Harry Hennigh, city where they were married; what Immaculate Conception sits on land expanded. Even the adoration chapel Sacred Heart- June 2 members of they are doing to celebrate; date of that played a major role in the history of has seen some changes. St. Casimir, “Catholic Way” recording Sacred Heart the celebration; names of children (if the archdiocese. Leavenworth, Parish, Atchi- desired); number of grandchildren and Construction began on the Cathedral will celebrate June 3 Linking past, present son, will cel- great-grandchildren; photo. Photos that of the Immaculate Conception in 1864 their 50th are emailed need to be at least 200 dpi. Federal prison Mass ebrate their and it was dedicated in 1868. and future wedding an- 60th wedding Mailed photos should be on photo pa- June 5-6 Pioneering Bishop John Baptist niversary on per and printed at a photo lab. Photos anniversary Labor Review Board — New York Miege spent many months collecting Archbishop Naumann celebrated the June 17 with an 11 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart that are printed from home printers do with a private funds in South America to pay for the reopening Mass on May 27, and concel- Church, followed by a dinner and reception family celebration on June 30 at Mama not reproduce well. Send notices to: The Leaven, 12615 June 21 construction of the “massive, beautiful, ebrants were Father David and Father at the Overland Park Marriott. They were Mia’s Restaurant in Leavenworth. The cou- Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66109, Family Mass — Mayo County, Ireland Romanesque” church — his cathedral John Maier. Deacons Tim McEvoy and married on June 11, 1962, at St. Mary Church ple was married on June 28, 1952, in Ra- attn: anniversaries; or send an email — that once stood here, said Father Da- Terrance Mulcare also took part in the in Koratty, Kerala state, India. The celebra- June 22 cine, Wis. Their children and their spouses to: [email protected]. If you would vid. Mass. tion will be hosted by their children and their Wedding — Mayo County, Ireland are: Patty and Dennis Gardner; Mike and like your photo returned to you, please Though the see was moved to Kansas In the archbishop’s homily, said Fa- spouses: Anil and Clare Poulose, St. Paul, Karen Hennigh; Dan and Robin Hennigh; include a self-addressed stamped City, Kan., in 1947, the church remained ther David, “he focused on the site,” Minn.; Abraham and Mari Poulose, Shawnee; envelope. June 24 and Kathy and Terry Chalfant. A son, Mark open as a parish in Leavenworth until which is an important part of the arch- and Benjamin and Michelle Poulose, Nash- Mass — Bally Shannon, Ireland Hennigh, is deceased. The couple has 12 Dec. 30, 1961, when a massive fire de- diocese’s own heritage. ville, Tenn. They also have 12 grandchildren. grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. stroyed it. “We’re not to forget the history of Plans for the present-day church that what’s gone before us,” he said. It was fitting, therefore, that the replaced the old cathedral began soon Leaven photos by Elaina Cochran after the fire. Photos detailing the rich history of Immaculate Conception Parish, which was once the cathedral of building features an entire wall display- The modern church — reflecting the Diocese of Leavenworth, are displayed for all to enjoy. ing photos of the old cathedral. the architecture of the era — opened in But the renovated church also show- 1964 during the Second Vatican Coun- for the building’s first renovation. The parish made plans to take care of cases the few items from the original cil. In 2010, Archbishop Joseph F. Nau- some necessary improvements and do cathedral that survived the fire — a In 2007, a committee began looking mann approved a feasibility study, and a some beautification at the same time. couple of stained-glass windows, the at its needs and coming up with plans capital campaign began that fall. baptismal font and the bells.

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Naumann [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 4 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012 THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012 LOCAL NEWS 5 ‘We’re the lucky ones’ Into the wild blue yonder Bishop Ward grad cherishes work with students on South Dakota reservation Father Klingele joins ‘Team’ Air Force By Jessica Langdon Leaven staff By Joe Bollig Leaven staff Catholics in the military: ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Marcia Charbonneau KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Father Brian Do we have their back? knows there are plenty of Klingele might be changing uniforms, The Archdiocese for the Military people out there making but he’ll still be batting for the same Services, USA, serves the spiritual bad news. team. needs of Catholics in the military Fortunately, the pa- In August, Father Klingele, pastor of and diplomatic services, and civilian Krishioner of St. Patrick Parish in Kansas Holy Angels Parish in Garnett and St. contractors, all over the globe. City, Kan., also knows a more inspiring John the Baptist Parish in Greeley, will Unfortunately, there are never world. trade in his black clericals for the blue enough priests. Between Sept. 11, “There are good people out there do- uniform of a U.S. Air Force chaplain. 2001, and today, the number of ing good things,” she said. On Aug. 25, he will report to Catholic military chaplains has de- In fact, several of those people were Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base near clined from 400 to 257. About 25 relaxing around her kitchen table at Montgomery, Ala., for five weeks of percent of the people in the U.S. that very moment. Among them was commissioned officer training. After military are Catholic, but Catholic her 25-year-old daughter Urse Char- that, he will undergo a basic chaplain priests are only 8 percent of the bonneau and several of Urse’s friends. course at Fort Jackson, S.C. Father chaplain corps. This group has spent years work- Klingele’s first assignment will be with Thankfully, the number of Catho- ing with kids at the Red Cloud Indian the 55th Air Wing at Offutt Air Force lic chaplains is growing due to coop- School on the Pine Ridge Reservation in Base near Omaha, Neb. eration between the Archdiocese for South Dakota. Father James Ludwikowski, pastor the Military Services and American of Good Shepherd Parish in Shawnee bishops and religious orders through Beyond statistics and a retired Air Force chaplain, swore the Co-Sponsorship Program. This is Father Klingele into the Air Force with an education cost-sharing program There’s a lot of freedom to learn and the rank of captain on April 10 at Sav- for seminarians. grow as a teacher at Red Cloud, said ior Pastoral Center in Kansas City, Kan. The Archdiocese for the Military Urse, a graduate of St. Pat’s, as well as Father Klingele, 37, will remain a priest Services is not part of the military a 2004 graduate of Bishop Ward High of the archdiocese during his three-year and receives no federal funding. It School in Kansas City, Kan. period of service, but he will also be has no parishes to support its min- Her desire to help others, she said, Leaven photo by Elaina Cochran part of the Archdiocese for the Military istry, so it depends entirely on the grew out of her Catholic upbringing. Bishop Ward graduate Urse Charbonneau, left, has been working with kids at the Red Cloud Indian School in the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota Services, USA. generosity of Catholics who want to But it was the Jesuit influence she since 2008. To her right is Shannon McConnaughey, a first-year volunteer who took time away from medical school to work with students at the school, The decision wasn’t exactly a bolt help Catholic individuals and their encountered at St. Louis University that teaching biology, anatomy and physiology. She believes the experiences she has had there will one day make her a better doctor. from the blue. families in the military and diplo- led her to discover a unique volunteer “It’s something I’ve thought about for matic services. opportunity on the large reservation in a little bit, off and on, for at least eight To make a donation, go to the rural South Dakota. Cloud. “Seeing a group of 20 people “You say, ‘Guys, we’ve got to come years, but not in depth,” said Father website at: www.milarch.org and The statistics paint a dismal picture from all around the country I think to work today,’ and they’re there and DEMOGRAPHICS of the Klingele, who was ordained in 2002. click on the “Donate” tab. of Pine Ridge Reservation: an 80 per- really broadens their view of places they’re ready,” said Tim. PINE RIDGE RESERVATION “I’ve looked up information about it. cent unemploy- they could go or The students’ achievements — many “But really, it was the last year and a ment rate, 61 per- schools that they of them highlighted on the website at: • As of 2011, population estimates half that I more prayerfully, more seri- asked to provide religious services for cent of children could go to.” www.redcloudschool.org — reflect More than a school of the reservation range from ously contemplated this.” those outside of the Catholic faith, but living below the Despite hav- that. 28,000 to 40,000 There were two key factors that fi- he would be asked to provide for the poverty line, and a Red Cloud Indian School is a ing more respon- The school has 54 recipients of Bill nally pushed him forward: He felt the needs of non-Catholic personnel.” county defined as Catholic mission administered by sibilities at home and Melinda Gates Millennium Schol- • 80% of residents are unemployed call — and he saw the need. Leaven photo by Joe Bollig This means that he might help find the second poor- the Jesuits and the Lakota people. than many teens arships, the highest number per capita “Ultimately, in my prayer and spiri- Father Brian Klingele will join the Air Force in August. While he will remain a priest of the archdio- appropriate clergy for a group or pro- est in the nation It encompasses a heritage center, elsewhere, Red in the country. Seniors have received • 49% of the residents live below tual direction, I came to the point that cese, he will also be a part of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. vide resources for worship. Or, for ex- by its per capita Catholic parishes across the reser- Cloud students are full scholarships to many colleges. All the federal poverty level I felt it was God’s calling for me to do ample, he might help Jewish personnel income. vation, two elementary schools and still simply kids at the students volunteer. this, a vocation within a vocation,” he obtain kosher food suitable for Pass- But the young a high school. Several hundred stu- heart. son will teach him what it means to be • 61% of the residents under the said. over. adults who volun- dents are enrolled in the schools. They hang out a military chaplain and help him under- “Unlike a parish ministry, a Not goodbye forever age of 18 live below the federal More than a year ago, Archbishop “The chaplain corps is to provide for teer on the reser- with their friends. Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese stand the expectations and responsibili- “I love going to school every day,” poverty level chaplain can find himself in the religious involvement, expression, vation know that’s They join teams. for the Military Services, USA, asked ties, said Father Abbott. In many ways, said Urse. “I laugh a lot.” education and worship [for individu- only part of the And basketball? his brother bishops for their help in the role of a priest-chaplain is the same a combat zone, under fire, So it was with a broken heart that she • Per capita income in Shannon als of] all those religions recognized story. “It’s like the biggest unifying force,” ministering to the vastly underserved as a diocesan pastor. approached the principal this spring to County is $6,286 by the Department of Defense,” said Instead, these adults talk about kids Urse said. military and diplomatic community of “What a priest-chaplain does in the with the men and women give her notice and inform her that she Father Ludwikowski, who retired after with hopes, dreams, talents and accom- Catholics for which he is responsible. military is very similar [to a local pas- plans to pursue something new next • The infant mortality rate is five 29 years as an Air Force chaplain, with plishments. “[Archbishop Broglio’s] archdiocese tor],” said Father Abbott. “A priest is he is serving. Most parish Making connections year. times higher than the national the rank of lieutenant colonel, in March Urse started her time at Red Cloud is the whole world, all the U.S. mili- called to celebrate the sacraments, Although this school isn’t exactly Even when volunteers and employ- average priests don’t find themselves 2009. School in 2008, first serving in the tary and U.S. embassies,” said Father whatever branch of the military he is like the one he went to as a kid, vol- ees leave Red Cloud, however, they’re “He will be in a very ecumenical en- middle school, running the after-school Klingele. “He [talked about] the diffi- assigned to. That is his primary role. in that circumstance. As unteer Tim Sullivan quickly connected often not saying goodbye forever. • Native American amputation vironment,” he continued. “Likewise, program and substitute teaching. culties caused by the lack of priests in That’s the reason why he’s there, and with the students — especially when he Volunteer Anne Grass taught for rates due to diabetes are three to he will be a junior chaplain starting off, She soon entered a master’s pro- the military.” the reason the Air Force wants Father a military chaplain, the drove the school bus. three years at Red Cloud before leaving four times higher than the national with probably senior Protestant chap- gram through Creighton University in Father Klingele’s fellow commis- Brian.” “I made them cookies and I came to teach in St. Louis. average expectation is: ‘Where your lains over him. He might have senior Omaha, Neb., while continuing to teach sioned officers will be other chaplains, But there are some important differ- running onto the bus and I just hear this “She sends letters every couple Catholic chaplains, but there aren’t as middle-school social studies at Red attorneys, nurses, doctors, engineers, ences, too. roar before I get on,” he said. “It’s like, weeks,” said Tim, who took over the • Death rate due to diabetes is three people go, you go, too.’” many of us. He might have a senior, Cloud. and other persons who already have “Unlike a parish ministry, a chaplain ‘Tim! Tim!’ And this little 6-year-old girl class Grass taught. “I get to watch kids’ times higher than the national Protestant, female chaplain boss.” The community quickly became a degrees and professional experience can find himself in a combat zone, un- Father Kerry Abbott, director of vocations was leading the charge in the front.” faces light up” when they receive one. average A Catholic chaplain has a lot to offer home, and she loved it so much she was needed by the Air Force, said Father der fire, with the men and women he is for the Archdiocese of Military Services Urse and another teacher hit the One of the tough realities of the non-Catholics, said Father Ludwikows- hired on and stayed an extra year as a Kerry Abbott, director of vocations for serving,” said Father Abbott. “Most par- road for a trip across the state with sev- volunteer program is that most of the • Life expectancy in 2007 was esti- ki. They can pray with them, offer coun- teacher. the Archdiocese of Military Services, ish priests don’t find themselves in that eral students in tow after three of the young adults eventually leave after a mated to be 48 for males and 52 for sel, and just, by their physical presence, and a 24-year Air Force veteran. circumstance. As a military chaplain, lic priests. Chaplains also have to min- kids won an award. few years, he said. females be an expression of the holy in their Father Klingele’s stint in Alabama, the expectation is: ‘Where your people ister to people who have experienced Expanding horizons Instead of sending everyone to bed “Our kids know that and see that and midst. said Father Abbott, will serve as his in- go, you go, too.’” trauma. at the end of the day, the group spent understand it better than we do,” said Drawing from his own experience, troduction to military life. Chaplains can find themselves in Catholic chaplains — indeed, all mil- The young adults who serve as teach- hours playing games and laughing. Tim. ten to people back home in Massachu- Father Ludwikowski offered his recom- “It’s a ‘bluing’ process — to help him distant, remote locations. In combat itary chaplains — have an obligation to ers, aides, support staff, bus drivers, li- It’s the kind of thing Urse knows the setts. mendations. understand what it is and how to be an situations, a chaplain might move ev- offer support to military personnel and brarians and more share their own life kids will remember for a long time. “I always get this sense they think ” “My advice would be to jump in with Air Force officer,” said Father Abbott. ery two or three days between forward their families of all faiths or no faith. experiences with the kids. ‘The lucky ones’ I’m sacrificing something by being both feet, be enthusiastic about your “There will be military history courses, operating bases. They have to remain “They participate in caring for the re- “It is a rural setting, so there’s not The feeling of being a volunteer there,” he said. The young adults all in- Catholicism, and yet be very open and physical training, and what it means to physically fit and well-grounded in a ligious and spiritual needs of all women that much interaction with people from Shining stars fades quickly for the adults who work sist they’re not giving up a thing. flexible to multiple religious experienc- be a leader in the Air Force.” sense of who they are and where they and men in the military,” said Father places around the country,” said Liz The fun times make things easier with the kids at Red Cloud. “We actually get a lot by doing this,” es,” he said. His subsequent training at Fort Jack- are from — both as men and as Catho- Abbott. “Father Klingele would not be Welch, a second-year volunteer at Red when it’s time to get serious. Tim finds himself explaining that of- said Urse. “We’re the lucky ones.” 6 LOCAL NEWS THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012 THE LEAVEN • JUNE 15, 2012 LOCAL NEWS 7 Wanted: A perfect match Topeka parish receives second histor