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WWW.THELEAVEN.COM | NEWSPAPER OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF KANSAS CITY IN KANSAS | VOL. 33, NO. 41 JUNE 15, 2012 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.