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Official Appointments The Rev. E. Yovanny Dorado — to be Parochial Vicar for Out Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Aurora, Il- linois, effective Friday, April 1, 2016. Given at the Chancery, March 22, 2016 Inside

Annual Chrism Mass Said Holy Thursday A parish representative accepts blessed oil from Bishop David Malloy. page 3

(Observer photo/Margarita Mendoza) Aurora Catholics Gather for Stations of the Cross About 2,000 people gather in Aurora on Good Friday, March 25, for the 22nd annual Stations of the Cross walk from Sacred Heart Parish. Bishop David Malloy presided at the event. For the first time, Catholic volunteers from the English-speaking community joined Hispanic Catholics in portraying Jesus and the many people who met Him as He made the walk to His crucifixion. Several Aurora parishes take part in the event, which became bilingual four years ago. It is coordinated by Sister Cecilia Ayala, OpSF. See more photos on page 4 Mother Angelica, Founder of Easter Hope Again Celebrated at Jail Bishop David Malloy speaks EWTN, Dies After Long Illness to a Winnebago County Jail inmate who will be a reader at the Easter Mass. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (CNS)—Mother A public visitation and recitation of the page 4 Angelica, who founded the Eternal Word rosary were scheduled March 30 and 31 in Television Network and turned it into one the shrine’s upper church. Bishop Robert J. of the world’s largest religious media opera- Baker of Birmingham was to lead an eve- tions, died March 27 at age 92. ning vigil service and rosary March 31. Feisty and outspoken, she was a major A morning funeral Mass will be celebrat- controversial figure in the U.S. church in ed April 1 in the upper church by bishops the closing decades of the 20th century. At and clergy from around the world. Father the same time, the international scope of Joseph Mary Wolfe, a Franciscan Mission- EWTN’s media operations gave her a ready ary of the Eternal Word, will be the hom- Caritas at 30 calling card at the Vatican. ilist. Following her funeral, Mother An- Organizers recall 30 years of She built the venture into a network that gelica’s body will be interred in the shrine’s

fundraising memories. transmits programs 24 hours a day to more (CNS photo/courtesy EWTN) Crypt Chapel. Seasoned Observer, pages 8-9 than 230 million homes in 144 countries via Mother Angelica, founder of Eternal Word “This is a sorrow-filled day for the en- cable and other technologies. It broadcasts Television Network, died at age 92 March 27. tire EWTN family. Mother has always, and in English and several other languages. will always, personify EWTN, the network This Issue Mother Angelica had been ill for years. Lady of Angels Monastery in Hanceville, which she founded,” Michael P. Warsaw, She was operated on Dec. 24, 2001, in a Bir- where she “was surrounded by the prayers chairman and CEO, said in a statement. Bishop Malloy ...... 2 mingham hospital to remove a blood clot in and love of her spiritual daughters, sons “In the face of sickness and long-suffering Headliners...... 3 her brain after she suffered her second ma- and dear friends,” said a statement from the trials, Mother’s example of joy and prayer- Diocesan...... 4-6 jor stroke. It left her with partial paralysis Poor Clares. ful perseverance exemplified the Francis- Nation/World ...... 7 and a speech impediment. On March 29, Mother Angelica’s body can spirit she held so dear. We thank God Seasoned Observer ...... 8-9 Last November, she was placed on a feed- was to be received in a ceremony at the for Mother Angelica and for the gift of her Around the Diocese ...... 10-11 ing tube as she continued to battle lingering piazza of the Shrine of the Most Blessed extraordinary life,” he said. “Her accom- Easter Season ...... 12 effects of the strokes. In February, members Sacrament at the monastery. The chaplet plishments and legacies in evangelization Faith Forum ...... 13 of her religious order, the Poor Clares of of Divine Mercy was to be prayed in the throughout the world are nothing short of Viewpoints ...... 13 Perpetual Adoration, said she was in deli- shrine’s upper church. Her body was to be miraculous and can only be attributed to di- For the Record ...... 14 cate condition and asked for prayers for her. transferred to her order’s cloister for a pri- vine providence and her unwavering faith- Media/Arts ...... 15 Mother Angelica died at her order’s Our vate visitation with the Poor Clares. Continued on page 16 2 | FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2016 | The Observer Counseling the Doubtful is

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Deacon Michael O’Connor brings forth the chrism oil to be blessed at the Chrism Mass.

The bishop’s prayer of blessing for the Chrism oil, as well as those for catechumens and the sick, were part of the Mass prayer guide.

(Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) Bishop David Malloy breathes on the Chrism oil after mixing and blessing it at the annual Chrism Mass celebrated Holy Thursday, March 24, at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford. Blessed oils were distributed at the Mass to representatives of parishes and other Catholic institutions in the diocese. Annual Chrism Mass Said Holy Thursday

BY AMANDA HUDSON tism, confi rmation and holy or- whose limitations you see, be- News Editor ders; and in the consecration of cause that’s all of us … .” churches and holy items such “But above all, let us pray ROCKFORD—“The Chrism as chalices and altars. that this moment continues — Mass is, each year, a moment Bishop Malloy, in his homily, the unity of vocations, the uni- of grace and of unity for a dio- spoke of “Christ’s gift of the ty of the diocese, the unity of cese,” said Bishop David Mal- priesthood and of priests in our the Church.” Feargal King (left) directs the Diocesan Chorale at the Chrism Mass. loy on Holy Thursday morning, parishes, in our midst, in our March 24. lives.” Speaking to the crowd gath- He drew on the examples of ered at the Cathedral of St. Pe- three Apostles, pointing to the ter about how priests, deacons, “cautionary tale” of Judas, of religious and laity were stand- Peter as the “model for our ac- ing “shoulder to shoulder,” the tive lives,” and of the Apostle bishop called it “a fi rst hint” of John who “reminds us of the the unity to come in heaven. internal, spiritual role of our The Chrism Mass brings to- priesthood.” gether priests of the diocese to He expressed his apprecia- renew their priestly promises. tion and thanks for the work of The Mass also is when the the priests and reminded the la- bishop blesses the oils to be ity to “pray especially for your used at parishes and select priests … in gratitude for those other Catholic institutions now in your parish … for those Did you know... throughout the year. The oils from past years … retired or of the sick, of catechumens sick … deceased priests who and of chrism, are used at the cared for you, your parents, Savant's Social Responsibility portfolio options allow sacraments of the sick; of bap- your families … (and) for those investors to align their strategies with their faith?

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The Hispanic tradition of a Stations of the Cross Aurora Catholics Gather for Good Friday Stations of the Cross procession begins at Sacred Heart Parish and ends at St. Nicholas Parish. Members of other Aurora parishes also take part. Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo, diocesan Vicar for Hispanic Ministry, said “People (are) more fervent, it (has) greater participation,” since the procession has been bilingual. “We have seen that it is more inclusive. It is a sign of unity in the community,” he said.

(Observer photos/Margarita Mendoza) ABOVE: María Indra Hernández (left) from St. Nicholas Parish meditates as she helps present the 14th station, Jesus’ burial. “I’m very emotional because I’m not worthy to be representing the Virgin Mary, Mother of God,” she said. “This is a very sad day but it is re ection time for all the people, all of us who misbehaved,” said Ismael Gomez (second from

(Photo provided) left). Bishop David Malloy led the Knights of Columbus members of St. Joseph Council in Aurora, includ- procession, along with Msgr. Ar- ing Father Jerome Leake (third from left), pastor, take part in the living quimedes Vallejo, diocesan Vicar Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. The St. Joseph Knights were repre- for Hispanic Ministry. Aurora city senting stations one and two. leaders also attended.

Bishop David Malloy blesses members of the crowd at the Stations of the Cross in Aurora March 25.

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By Amanda Hudson News Editor ne thing he’s big on is … ROCKFORD—Nathanial “O Davis has attended more than mercy for inmates.” one Mass celebrated by Bishop — Bishop David Malloy David Malloy at the Winneba- about Pope Francis go County Jail, where he is an inmate. He says he appreciates the encouragement given by the bishop. Then he reminisces a bit about working with his fa- ther on a paper route in Rock- ford when he was a kid. His dad now lives out west and is awaiting heart surgery — an- other reason Bishop Malloy’s assurances that God has not forgotten him are helpful. Addressing those gathered as “brothers,” Bishop Malloy said on March 27 that this was his third Easter Mass celebrated Laura Ortiz leads a song during at the Winnebago County Jail, the Easter Mass. She is chairman Deacon Steven Pulkrabek and Bishop David Malloy sing with prisoners at the Winnebago County Jail dur- and he called Easter Sunday “a ing the Easter Mass, March 27. This was the third year the bishop celebrated Easter Mass at the jail. of the board of the Rockford day of being remade better, re- made whole.” Reachout Jail Ministry and leads people who have seen articles He told the two dozen men Bible studies at the jail. about Masses he has celebrated in various jails in the diocese. seated before him in the jail As in the past, Bishop Malloy One woman who spoke to pod that this Easter Mass was shared some of Pope Francis’ him recently said her now-re- an effort by the Church to en- thoughts in his homily. leased brother attended a jail courage them “to think about “One thing he’s big on is how much it is that (Jesus) … mercy for inmates,” Bish- Mass a couple of years ago, loves us,” adding that “Easter op Malloy said. “He worries saying that the Mass “meant a is a source of hope for us, even (some) will give up.” Bishop lot to him.” She added that the if we have failed.” Malloy said the pope tells in- Mass “meant a great deal to the Men follow the Mass in a missalette provided to them. He encouraged his listen- family,” the bishop said. ers to read the Gospel story mates, “ ‘Do not give up, do not see this as time to be wasted.’” “Our presence here is first (a of Thomas, pointing out that matter of) us for you,” Bishop Jesus had told the doubting Most recently to Mexican Malloy said. “But I hope it is Apostle to touch the wounds of prisoners, the pope said that (also) a reminder to all of us His crucifixion. celebrating the Jubilee of Mer- “The body still has those cy means “learning to open that we need to remember you.” wounds,” the bishop said, and the door to the future,” Bishop After the Mass, while the those injuries had been glori- Malloy said, and to know that bishop walked through the fied. God always is ready to forgive rows to meet and chat with each “To me, it says that whatever as soon as persons feel remorse inmate, James Moore spoke happened in the past is always for their actions and have a about the basketball team at his part of us,” he said. “We will change of heart. parish, St. Edward in Rockford. bear (those marks) to remem- The bishop again spoke of He grinned, saying St. Rita ber how much God loves us.” comments he’s heard from School always has a strong team, and that Holy Family’s has often proved to be talented as well. His family gets The Observ- Upgrade your Life. er, Moore said, and they also Downgrade your Stress. have enjoyed articles about the jail Masses. Echoing remarks from people inside and outside We define graceful independent living

(Observer photos/Amanda Hudson) the jail, Moore expressed ap- Ryan Rice Sr. was one of the readers at the Winnebago County Jail Eas- preciation that the Church has as a journey of relaxation, engagement, ter Mass, as was James Moore (pictured with Bishop David Malloy on not forgotten those who are in- page 1). carcerated. dignity, and choice. Discover why you’ll love your life at Siena!

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ELGIN—Pat Szpekowski, honors in writing categories. partment of Aviation. a correspondent for The Ob- One recognized Szpekowski’s She also received honor- server, received several honors, personality profile on George able mentions for two stories including one first place, in the and Jo Ann Lazansky, mem- in The Observer. “True Love” Illinois Woman’s Press Asso- bers of St. Margaret Mary Par- was about the founding of the ciation 2016 communications ish in Algonquin published in John Paul II Renewal Center contest. The Observer. The couple were in the Diocese of Rockford by The first place was in the among 153 passengers who Jeff Galush and Jack Rigert of PR materials category for a were held hostage on TWA St. Charles, and “The Blended brochure created for Aquatic Flight 847 in 1985. Bunch,” was a profile about Therapy and Wellness LLC in The second third-place Lee and Jan Cremer of Crystal (Observer photo/Amanda Hudson) Algonquin. award was for “Season of Giv- Lake who developed a program Rockford Diocese seminarian Jack Reichert was escorting and as- Szpekowski, APR, is presi- ing,” which was published in to help couples in a second sisting Father William Collins to the Chrism Mass. At the end of the dent of PR Strategies and Com- the Winter edition of Air Chi- marriage achieve success with Mass, Bishop David Malloy acknowledged the extra efforts Father munications in Elgin. cago Magazine, the quarterly the added pressures of com- Collins made to come. He celebrates 60 years of priesthood this year. She received two third place publication of the Chicago De- bined families. Pray for Peace, Be Reconciled with God, Give Hope to Others From page 2 and sincere negotiations. Chad, Cameroon, Côte for all humanity, echoes down faith and their fidelity to the May the message of life, May the Lord of life also d’Ivoire and Iraq. the ages and invites us not to name of Christ, and before proclaimed by the angel beside accompany efforts to attain May He water the seeds of forget those men and women the evil that seems to have the the overturned stone of the a definitive solution to the hope and prospects for peace seeking a better future, an upper hand in the life of so tomb, overcome hardened war in Ukraine, inspiring in Africa; I think in particular ever more numerous throng many people, let us hear once hearts and promote a fruitful and sustaining initiatives of of Burundi, Mozambique, of migrants and refugees again the comforting words encounter of peoples and humanitarian aid, including the Democratic Republic of — including many children of the Lord: “Take courage; I cultures in other areas of the the liberation of those who are the Congo and South Sudan, — fleeing from war, hunger, have conquered the world! (Jn Mediterranean and the Middle detained. marked by political and social poverty and social injustice. 16:33). Today is the radiant day East, particularly in Iraq, The Lord Jesus, our peace tensions. All too often, these brothers of this victory, for Christ has Yemen and Libya. (Eph 2:14), by His resurrection With the weapons of love, and sisters of ours meet along trampled death and destruction May the image of the new triumphed over evil and sin. God has defeated selfishness the way with death or, in any underfoot. By His resurrection man, shining on the face of May He draw us closer on and death. His son Jesus is the event, rejection by those who He has brought life and Christ, favor concord between this Easter feast to the victims door of mercy wide open to could offer them welcome and immortality to light (see 2 Tim Israelis and Palestinians in of terrorism, that blind and all. May His Easter message assistance. 1:10). “He has made us pass the Holy Land, as well as brutal form of violence which be felt ever more powerfully May the forthcoming from enslavement to freedom, patience, openness and daily continues to shed blood in by the beloved people of World Humanitarian Summit from sadness to joy, from commitment to laying the different parts of the world, Venezuela in the difficult not fail to be centred on mourning to jubilation, from the human person and his darkness to light, from slavery foundations of a just and as in the recent attacks in conditions which they are or her dignity, and to come to redemption. Therefore let lasting peace through direct Belgium, Turkey, Nigeria, experiencing, and by those responsible for the country’s up with policies capable of us acclaim in His presence: future, that everyone may assisting and protecting the Alleluia!” (Melito of Sardis, work for the common good, victims of conflicts and other Easter Homily). seeking spaces of dialogue emergencies, especially those To those in our society who Holy Land and cooperation with all. May who are most vulnerable and have lost all hope and joy in efforts be made everywhere to all those persecuted for ethnic life, to the elderly who struggle promote the culture of counter, and religious reasons. alone and feel their strength Pilgrimage justice and reciprocal respect, On this glorious day, waning, to young people who which alone can guarantee the “let the earth rejoice, in seem to have no future, to all spiritual and material welfare shining splendor” (see Easter I once more address the words CALL 1-800-566-7499 Proclamation), even though of the Risen One: “See, I am or visit www.HolyLandPilgrimages.org of all people. The Easter message of the it is so often mistreated and making all things new… To risen Christ, a message of life greedily exploited, resulting the thirsty I will give water as in an alteration of natural a gift from the spring of the equilibria. 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The Offi cial Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Rockford Reserve YOUR space by April 12 Nation/World The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2016 | 7 Rome’s American Community Likely to Leave Santa Susanna ROME (CNS)—The Ameri- “We tried to have meetings can Catholic community in with them in January 2013 to Rome will continue forward see what they wanted and they despite challenges that will po- said they wanted us out. They tentially move them from the said that we were suffocat- parish they have called their ing their community life, that home for over 90 years, a Paul- it was their church and they ist priest said. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) didn’t want us there,” he said. Paulist Father Greg Apparcel, Paulist Father Greg Apparcel is “It’s only really one or two rector of the Church of Santa pictured outside the Church of who have any antagonism, the (CNS photo/Francois Lenoir, Reuters) Susanna, told Catholic News Santa Susanna in Rome March 22. A man places flowers on a street memorial March 23 following bomb Service that despite attempts rest are almost embarrassed,” attacks in Brussels. to mediate tensions between called Santa Susanna their par- Father Apparcel told CNS. “I the American community and ish since 1922. But the cloistered still see them on the street ev- a group of Cistercians nuns, Cistercian nuns, who have had a ery now and then; they are very Pope Condemns Belgium Attacks there are few options left. presence at the historic parish friendly. We still send them U.S. Catholics in Rome, since 1587, have made various presents at Christmas and Eas- VATICAN CITY (CNS)— news of the bombings with a guided by Paulist Fathers, have attempts to evict them. ter. It’s sad to me.” Assuring his prayers for the “sorrowful heart,” the pope victims and families of the ter- expressed his closeness to “the rorist attack in Brussels, Pope dear people of Belgium, to all Francis condemned the “cruel the families of the victims and abominations” and prayed for to all the wounded. I renew an the conversion of those who appeal to all people of good www. .org adhere to violent fundamental- will to unite in the unanimous GOLDEN FRONTIER ism. condemnation of these cruel Sponsored by Catholic Shrine Pilgrimage “To all, I ask that you per- abominations that have caused severe in prayer and in asking only death, terror and horror,” the Lord in this Holy Week to he said. — Featured Trip — comfort the hearts of the af- After his appeal, the pope POLAND WITH FR. MICHAEL SCHEMM, AUGUSTA, flicted and to convert the hearts led the people in the square in of those people taken in by cru- praying a “Hail Mary” for those KS. 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Illinois St. • Swansea, Illinois 62226 r Sister Mary Madonna’s only the second woman reli- d openness to new opportuni- gious since the project began in Email: [email protected] l www.goldenfrontier.org ties — and God’s will — led 1980. 8 | FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2016 | The Observer seasoned observer Caritas at 30 Rockford Tradition Grows From Love of Children By Amanda Hudson Both Beck and Deery have held different offices, with each News Editor serving for a time as treasurer. Beck handled the silent auction for many years, while Deery has worked a long time with the raffles. oth Jody Deery and Marie Beck The annual Caritas fundraiser also includes a luncheon and immediately point to Lisa Ferris Rubin style show. Again, Johnson was the impetus behind the fashion Johnson when asked about the Caritas shows, they say, and organized them for many years. fundraiser. “She was a veteran” of style shows, Beck says. Deery and Beck have served on the Johnson says she had organized such shows for the area Jew- Catholic Charities Auxiliary Board for all ish women’s group, Hadassah, when she was married to her its 30 years, and they say the auxiliary would not exist if not for second husband who was Jewish. She had organized a couple of BJohnson, who now lives in Aurora, Col. others as benefits as well, including the LaPromesse fundraiser She was the one who heard the lament for funds to benefit the for the Catholic Woman’s League. foster children who were coming to Catholic Charities after she Time marches on, and Rockford Diocese’s Catholic Charities was recruited to be on the Catholic Charities’ board. no longer offers child welfare The children “came (to services through foster care. Catholic Charities) with Now Caritas events focus on nothing,” Deery says. “They supporting the children of St. needed clothes, school sup- Elizabeth Catholic Commu- plies, beds … (Charities) was always looking for money.” nity Center in Rockford, also In addition to foster chil- part of Catholic Charities. dren, the runaway youths who From a kiln for the St. came to Fourth Street Bridge Elizabeth Center’s art room — an agency organized and to a little bus named “Shorty” supported by Catholic and for field trips, money raised Protestant churches — had through Caritas has been tar- many needs also. geted for specific projects. “Lisa told the Catholic The 2016 Caritas invita- Charities board, ‘What you (Photo provided) tion says the focus this year Marie Beck, Jody Deery and Lisa Ferris Rubin Johnson pose for an un- is early childhood develop- need is an auxiliary,’ ” Deery dated Christmas photo. says. ment resources for pre-school “It was my third meeting,” and after-school programs at Johnson recalls. “They all “Children … Precious As Pearls” St. Elizabeth Center. Goals 30th Annual Caritas Celebration, April 27, Giovanni’s looked dumbfounded and said, include reading materials, Restaurant, Rockford ‘So do it!’ ” computer-based homework Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill What: 10:30 a.m. silent auction begins; 11:45 a.m. program and luncheon assistance tools, a “Creative gave the idea his blessing, and begin, followed by a fashion show from Chico’s. Station” mural wall and sup- Johnson began to recruit aux- Menu choices: Chicken bosco, lemon herb tilapia and ratatouille plies to make bookshelves and iliary members from parish (vegetarian). computer work stations. Cost: $35; reservations due by April 18. Send checks to Caritas, c/o Mrs. sodalities and women’s groups The women of Caritas, says Jean Nosek, 12719 Legend Lake Dr., Roscoe, IL 61073. Beck, “are exceptional, so giv- like the Catholic Woman’s Raffle tickets: Jody Deery, 815/633-0735 League. Info: 815/389-3259. ing, so willing to give things. “I reached out to Jody and a … There’s a certain, wonder- couple other gals who volun- ful feeling when working with teered” in the community, Johnson says. “Just three months af- (and for) children,” she adds. “People (in the community) are ter I said we should form an auxiliary, we held our first Caritas really generous. We don’t realize how generous the world is, (and) everybody was there. It was the first time Catholic Chari- when it is to help children.” ties had stepped out and was doing something (like this) in the “God gave me time and some abilities, and I felt I should use community.” them,” Deery says to explain why she has been involved with It also was Johnson who came up with the name “Caritas,” Caritas for so many years. which means “love,” with the thought that “Our auxiliary was When she was in nurses’ training at OSF St. Anthony Col- based on love,” Deery says. lege, she says, “I learned a lot about compassion and love from “We’ve never been big,” she adds, estimating between 200 those German nuns” at the school. and 300 members at any given time. Deery calls the auxiliary All these years later with Caritas, Deery says she “found out “small but mighty,” and says it has always consisted of Protes- that when someone gave me a job, I somehow got it done. I tants as well as Catholics. don’t know how. It makes me feel warm and good inside.” “Our applications don’t ask (for) faith,” she says. “I’m very proud of Caritas,” Johnson says. “It’s just part of Beck and Deery happily report that they are gaining new Rockford now, and I’m so glad for that. We’ve touched a lot of members for the auxiliary. lives with Caritas.” The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2016 | 9

Destination

(Observer photo/Courtesy Daniel Abel) Canada’s Holy Door Québec City, Québec

Destination: While there are eight Holy Doors in the Rockford Diocese selected by Bishop David Malloy, the only North American Holy Door specifically approved by the Vatican is the one at Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica- Cathedral, which traces its roots to 1664. Why to go: The idea of the Holy Door was conceived a few years before Notre-Dame de Québec parish’s 350th anni- versary in 2014. The door was pierced into the Basilica- Cathedral and its construction was funded by the Knights of Columbus. That year, more than 300,000 people from 42 countries, including 415 groups of pilgrims, passed through the door. More are expected this year. In December 2015, the Holy Door was reopened for the Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis. Since pilgrimages to Holy Doors are encouraged during holy years, a whole team is ready to welcome pilgrims and visitors. A typical pil- grimage schedule includes recollection in the Pilgrims Garden, passing through the Holy Door, readings and prayers. Now a national historical monument, it was built in 1647. Notre-Dame de Qué- bec offers a stylistic homo- geneity even though it was extended, improved, bom- barded, and burnt down (Observer photo/Courtesy Daniel Abel) over the centuries. After a Steps lead to the Holy Door. major fire in 1922, the ca- thedral was restored using old plans and photographs. Among its main features are a neo-classical facade with two asymetrical towers, stained glass windows cre- ated in Munich and Paris, and three Casavant organs. Access: The Holy Door is accessible through the Pil- grim’s Garden and up a flight of stairs. People with walk- ers or wheelchairs will need help. (Grand) Kid friendly: Yes, kids of all ages are more than welcome. Info: Address — Basilica- Cathedral, The Cathedral (Observer photo/Courtesy Daniel Abel) A mother and daughter pass Secretariat, 16 rue De through the Holy Door. Buade, Québec (Québec), G1R 4A1 CANADA. Phone — +1-418-692-2533 Website — http://holydoorquebec.ca/en/ — Compiled by Sharon Boehlefeld with assistance from François Miville-Deschênes of Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral

(Observer photo/Amanda Hudson) Read about other destinations at our blog http://observer. Marie Beck and Jody Deery look over some of the programs from 30 years of Caritas. rockforddiocese.org/destinations-blog 10 | FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2016 | The Observer Around the Diocese

Going on Now

AURORA Super Saturday Night: Tickets are available for the April 30 fundraiser for Aurora Central Catholic High School. RSVP by April 15. Cost: $105. Info: 630/907- 0095, ext. 110; auroracentral.com/

(Photo provided) supersaturdaynight Rockford Boylan Helps Haiti ROCKFORD Boylan Central Catholic High School in Rockford collected $8,232 dur- the collection among the student body. Theology teacher Mrs. Sandy DCCW convention: Tickets to ing this year’s Lent project. Half went to The Haitian Project to sup- Blevins facilitated the collection. At the check presentation (not in or- the biennial Diocesan Council of port its Louverture Cleary School in Santo, Haiti, and half to Hope for der) were Boylan students Brianna Ciaccio and MacKenzie Callison; Catholic Women convention, April Haitians for their efforts to improve the quality of life for thousands of Scott and Mary Jo LeGrand of The Haitian Project; Robert Pfundstein, 16 at St. Stanislaus Kostka, are on Haitians. Senior Patrick Clark produced a promotional video which fel- Hope for Haitians development director; of and Sandy Blevins, theol- sale until April 1. Topic: Mary’s Yes low seniors, Brianna Ciaccio and MacKenzie Callison used to promote ogy teacher who oversaw the collection. and Our Yes: God’s Answer for a Hurting World.” Guest speaker: Rose Malavolti. Cost: $25 per What’s Up person. Info: Cathy Vendemia, 815/765-3384 6093; saintmargaretmary.org; June 10-12 Submit news and photos: Parish, school and organization publicists Mon April 4 catholicsreturninghome@ LENA may send news and photos using interactive forms at The Observer website yahoo.com KC Kamporee: Registration is AURORA http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/contact-us. Click on Submit open until April 15 for camp sites at “March Madness”: 6 p.m.; Events and News. (You may attach one picture per form.) Send mail the Lena KOA for the 2016 annual Ballydoyle, 28 W. New York St., submissions to The Observer, P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. Wed April 6 Illinois State Council Kamporee. Aurora. Rosary Sports Boosters Deadline: 10 days before publication. Deadline for April 15 What’s Up fundraiser. For adults 21 and RV and tent sites; limited cabins. older. Superticket raffle, silent www.stjamesbelvidere.org [email protected]; (for events April 18-24) Raffles, campfires and more. Info: Margaret Cole, 847/395-0172, auction; heavy appetizers and MCHENRY www.stpatrickmchenry.org LOVES PARK beverages during the NCAA [email protected] Adult study: 7-8:30 p.m. ROCKFORD Miracles film: 7 p.m. (also 7 p.m. championship game broad- (first of eight Monday Young athlete camp: times vary April 7); St. Bridget, 600 Clifford cast. Cost: admission — $40; sessions; repeated Ave. Movie: “Do You Believe Supertickets — $25 for one; $100 (through May 4); Boylan Central Elsewhere Thursdays at 10 a.m.); St. in Miracles?” Free. Info: www. for five. Info: www.rosaryhs.com Catholic High School, 4000 St. Patrick, 3500 Washington Francis Dr. For boys and girls in sciencetestsfaith.com/stbridget April 6 BELVIDERE St. “Doors of Mercy” study covering fifth- through eighth-grade at MONROE, WIS. Miracles film: 6:30 p.m. in English God’s plan, the sacraments, the any school. All skill levels. Info: Thu April 7 Hospice training: 5:30-8:30 (also 6:30 p.m. April 5 in Spanish); Divine Mercy message, and an John Cacciatore, 815/877-0531, p.m. (first of six weekly sessions); St. James, 402 Church St. Movie: action plan to live God’s mercy. [email protected] CRYSTAL LAKE Monroe Clinic Hospice, St. Camillus “Do You Believe in Miracles?” Cost: $25 for workbook. Info: Parenting and the internet: Center, 2101 Sixth St. Free. Info: Free; donations accepted. Info: Carleen Murphy, 815/385-0025, Tue April 5 7-9 p.m.; St. Thomas the 608/324-1230 Apostle, 451 Terra Cotta Ave. April 9 ALGONQUIN Speaker: Matt Fradd. Learn safe CHAMPION, WIS. A marriage enrichment workshop internet navigation; practical Catholics Returning Marion consecration retreat: and faith-filed information to Home: 7-9:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m.; Shrine of Our Lady of help parents guide children. (first of six weekly Good Help, 4047 Chapel Dr. Rosary, Mission of the Family Seventh-grade and older only. sessions); St. Margaret Mass, lunch and presentation. Mary Ministry Center, Childcare provided. Info: JoEllen Info: Lori O’Connor, 920/264-5311, 111 S. Hubbard St. Informal, Gregus, 815/455-5400; www. [email protected] Featuring Jon Leonetti, saintthomascatholicchurch.org/ small-group talks for people April 16 International Catholic who have been away from the news--announcements/4716- parenting-the-internet- ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, IND. Church and are interested in Earth Day: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; speaker, author coming back. Free. Info: Dave generation White Violet Center, 1 Sisters or Mary Philipps, 815/347- Continued on page 11 and Of Providence. Educational exhibits, food, mini workshops, radio host. pony rides, live music and more. Marian Conference Free; donations accepted. Info: April 23 - 24, 2016 WhiteViolet.org

Saturday, April 16, 2016 Most Rev. Raymond E. Goedert, D.D. C o m e R e c h a r g e Yo u r S p i r i t u a l B a t t e r y April 22 Celebrate Holy Mass on Sunday SINSINAWA, WIS. “For They Shall Receive Mercy” Fr. Aniello Salicone, S.X. and St. Rita Catholic Church (Mathew 5:7) Concert: 7 p.m.; Sinsinawa Mound, Rev. Dr. Tom Thomas, MSFS County Road Z, off Wisconsin 6254 Valley Knoll Drive Healing Service And Adoration Rte. 11. Featuring Dan Schutte, Fr. Michael Grzesik composer and musician. Topic: Rockford, IL 61109 Call To Priesthood Renewing Faith through Prayer. Fr. Timothy O’Malley His message will convey a lasting Queen Of Heaven Experiences Info: 608/748-4411 or www. sinsinawa.org fulfi llment in Jesus Christ. Susan Tassone Purgatory In Divine Mercy Diary April 23 Maria Vargo SINSINAWA, WIS. Divine Mercy In My Life “To enjoy the Join us for a day dedicated to Fullness of life Musical retreat: 8:30-noon; John and Colleen Willard and obtain peace, Sinsinawa Mound, County Road improving your marriage. Surrender To The Cross – you must return to God.” Unexpected Healing Z, off Wisconsin Rte. 11. Presenter: Dan Schutte, composer and Linda Leasure musician. Topic: Renewing Faith Coffee and registration — 8:30 a.m. Finding The Lost Sheep through Prayer. Info: 608/748- Barbara Kleaveland Prayer, Conversion, and Conference — 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Mercy From Abortions New Evangelization 4411 or www.sinsinawa.org Conference Lunch is included Guy Murphy Contemplative Ecology: 9 a.m.- Mercy On Free Masons April 23- 24, 2016 3 p.m.; Sinsinawa Mound, County $ Cost 35 per couple Pheasant Run Resort Road Z, off Wisconsin Rte. 11. WWW.MEDJ1.COM 4051 E. Main St. St Charles, IL 60174 Topic: Climate Change at the End OR CALL (630) 279-8424 SIGN UP TODAY! 6 3 0 - 2 7 9 - 8 4 2 4 of Your Fork. Register by April 18. ADVANCED REGISTRATION $60 Weekend $40 Single Day Totally Yours does not take the apparitions at Medjugorje Cost: $25. Info: Eric Anglada, eric. Register online at www.stritarockford.org for granted. The Vatican commission finished their new ($5 More at the door) investigation on January 18, 2014. We await Pope Francis [email protected] or 563/845- or call the church offi ce at 815-398-0853 announcement to which we humbly submit. 0780 Around the Diocese The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2016 | 11

Save the Date April 11-15 AURORA Iconography workshop: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; St. George Byzantine Catholic Church, 720 Rural St. Spring icons: SS. Cosmas and Damian, brothers who were healing saints, and the Soul of Mary, and 18th century Spanish colonial retablo with a wood and gold leaf frame. Instructor: Phil Zimmerman. Register by April 4; space limited. Cost: $300. Info: 630/851-4002. (Photo provided) April 16 CRYSTAL LAKE McHenry St. Patrick Closes 175th Anniversary Year Speed dating night: 7 p.m., St. St. Patrick Parish of McHenry ended its 175th anniversary celebra- Holian of St. Patrick in McHenry; Msgr. Stephen Knox, pastor of Thomas the Apostle, 451 W. Terra tion with a closing Mass and ceremony March 13 at 11 a.m. Mass St. Patrick in St. Charles; Father Burt Absalon, pastor of St. Mary in Cotta Ave. For Catholic singles 22- was celebrated with visiting Bishop Joseph Perry of the Archdio- Woodstock; and Deacon Jerry Geissinger of St. John the Baptist in 32. Regisration required; limited cese of Chicago; Father Godwin Asuquo, pastor, and Deacon Dennis Johnsburg. seats. Info: www.stthomascl. church/speeddating DIXON Steak, Chicken Dinner: 5 p.m.; What’s Up Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 Hall, 506 W. Third St. From page 10 ELGIN three sessions, lunch; basket raffle. Mass and lunch. Registration Proceeds for St. Vincent de Paul Tidal Wave: 5:30-11 p.m.; Free; donations accepted. Info: requested. Free; donations Society. Bonanza drawing, 8 p.m. Fri April 8 Marriott Northwest, 4800 Amanda Hudson, 815/387-3384, accepted. Info: Jim Bartlet, Info: www.kofc690.com Hoffman Blvd., Hoffman Estates. [email protected] 815/245-8681 ROCKFORD CRYSTAL LAKE Proceeds for St. Edward Central Open house: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; St. Marriage workshop: 8:30 a.m.; Pathway to Hope: 6:30- Catholic High School. Theme: Anthony College of Nursing Sun April 10 St. Rita, 6284 Valley Knoll Dr. 9 p.m.; D’Andrea Banquets 75th anniversary “Shine Bright Guilford Square Campus, Speaker: Jon Leonetti, author and and Conference Center, 4419 like a Diamond.” Silent and live 698 Featherstone Road. For radio host. Topic: “Mission of the LOVES PARK Northwest Hwy. Proceeds for 1st auctions, dinner, entertainment current and prospective nurses Family.” Conference and lunch. Filipino Mass: 4:30 p.m.; St. Way Life Center and Pregnancy and raffles. Cost: $125 per person. interested in undergraduate and Cost: $35 per couple. Info: www. Bridget, 600 Clifford Ave. Mass Info: [email protected] graduate degrees. Info: www. stritarockford.org, 815/398-0853 Support Services. Speaker: Eric honoring second Filipino saint, or 847/741-7535, ext. 123 Scheidler. Reservations required. sacn.edu San Pedro Calungsod. Sponsor: April 19 Free; donations accepted. Info: BATAVIA MCHENRY WOODSTOCK Greater Rockford Filipino- www.1stwaybanquet.com, Women’s book club: 9-11 a.m.; April in Paris: 6:30-11 p.m.; Acies and Mass: 9:30 a.m.; St. American Catholic Community. 815/385-2999 Holy Cross Donovan Hall, 2300 Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Mary, 312 Lincoln Ave. Sponsor: Info: Greater Rockford Filipino- Main St. Book: “Lord of the World” W. Bull Valley Road. Dinner and Legion of Mary. Rosary and American Catholic Community by Msgr. Hugh Benson. Children Sat April 9 dancing. Sponsor: Marriage individual consecration to Mary, Facebook page welcome. Info: Laura Kosmach, ministry. Limited tickets at the 630/845-1384; Ann Marie BATAVIA door. Cost: $50 per couple; $200 Schwartz, 630/209-8824 Gala: 5:30 p.m.; Q Center, per table (four couples). Info: April 20 1405 N. Fifth Ave., St. Charles. thechurchofholyapostles.org AURORA Proceeds for Holy Cross ROCKFORD Explore day: 8:15-10:30 a.m.; Parish. Theme: Rhapsody in Day of Reflection: 8:30 a.m.-2 Rosary High School, 901 N. Blue. Guest Auctioneer: Msgr. p.m.; St. Rita, 6254 Valley Knoll Edgelawn Dr. For seventh-grade Daniel Deutsch. Open bar, hors Dr. Sponsor: Order of Secular girls. Speakers, demonstrations d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, live Discalced Carmelites. Speaker: and more. Register in advance. band, live and silent auctions, Father Bonaventure Lussier, OCD, Info: Julie Bauman, 630/896-0831, raffles. Cost: $125 per person. of St. Florian Parish, Milwaukee. ext. 12, [email protected]; Info: Sandy or Jim Kowalkowski, www,rosaryhs.com/explore Topic: “The Beatitudes as the 630/482-3659 or skowalkowski@ Constitution of the Church.” Pizza, pasta night: 5-7:30 p.m.; holycross-batavia.org Morning prayer, Mass, brunch, Luigi’s Pizza and Fun Center, 732 Prairie St. Proceeds for Our Lady of Become a Catholic Order of Foresters Good Counsel St. Vincent de Paul Society. All-you-can-eat; 50/50 and DO YOU BELIEVE (COF) field representative and, prize raffles; games discounts; laser tag. Cost: $20 family; $6 adult; $4 IN MIRACLES? • Be a leader in your Catholic community child; free children 3 and younger. ~ seeing is believing ~ Info: Rita Alviar, 630/673-1210; • Strive for personal and professional growth Monday, April 4th, 6:30 pm to 9 pm - ENGLISH PRESENTATION www.ourladyofgoodcounsel.net; Tuesday, April 5, Spanish from 6:30 pm to 8 pm - SPANISH PRESENTATION • Work for yourself but not by yourself [email protected] • Receive customized training April 23 Can miracles stand up HUNTLEY to the test of science? Experience not required. Gift of Self: 10:30 a.m.-8:45 p.m.; • Exclusive lm footage of a stigmatist who St. Mary, 10307 Dundee Road. bleeds from her hands, feet, and head. Are these the wounds of Christ? What does As a COF agent you will help fellow Catholics Diocesan marriage preparation. science have to say? 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ur Easter Gospel Easter Reflection tells how Mary of Magdala goes by Father Richard Kramer O Retired priest of the Rockford Diocese in the dark on the Sunday morning after Jesus’ death complete a long hard night of fishing with to visit His tomb. Stunned nothing caught! At the urging of Jesus, they to find the empty tomb, she try once more and catch 153 large fish. Jesus runs to the hiding place of has empowered them in their labors as He will the Apostles, and shares this empower any of us as we daily follow Him de- news. spite temptations! John arrives before Peter at the empty tomb Shortly after this occasion, Jesus preaches but waits for Peter to enter first. Both Peter one of His most famous talks, “My sheep hear and John believe that Jesus has risen. But John my voice; I know them and they follow me.” notes in his Gospel that “For they did not yet understand the Scripture that He had to rise Do we stop to hear His voice so we can fol- from the dead”! low Him? Do we remain immersed in a sea of Do we Christians today understand why the noise and electronic chatter blocking His pow- resurrection of Jesus from the dead is an es- erful voice? Or worse — are we listening to the sential fact in Christianity? Read St. Paul on voices of false prophets and idols? this topic! “I give you a new commandment: love one Jesus next appears to the Apostles with the another.” Real holistic Christian love promotes greeting “Peace be with you!” He concludes the physical, emotional, and spiritual sides of this meeting by saying, “Whose sins you for- another human being in the healthiest ways give are forgiven them … .” possible! Jesus defines it — Greater love has Thomas, absent until now, arrives, and is no person than one who lays down his life for challenged by Jesus to abandon his own stub- another — the truest imitation of Jesus. How (Observer file photo) bornly held refusal to accept the resurrection. do you lay down your life? nd I will ask the Father, and He will What pre-conceived ideas do we have about “Whoever loves me will keep my word and ‘A give you another Advocate to be with Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness of sins or the my Father will love him.” He will send the Ad- you always.’ need for merciful healing through the sacra- vocate in my name. — I am going away and — John 14:16 ment of penance? will come back to you!” The Lord appears to the Apostles after they Come, Holy Spirit, Come! Understand the Real, Ongoing Message of Easter

hen I sat down to write about Easter, it Easter Reflection This year, the wasn’t a rarity after all. crossed my mind that maybe I shouldn’t discussion was As a matter of fact, my cousin went through this W because “Easter is over.” by Effie also about “What’s master’s program in her late 50s, and when I saw Wow, it is easy to get swallowed up in the mar- Caldarola next?” One cou- her recently, she was well on her way to completing ketplace mentality, isn’t it? That mentality inspires ple in our group her clinical pastoral education to become a hospital pastel chickens and chocolate bunnies as we were is nearing retire- Catholic News Service chaplain. At 65, having raised seven children, she moving into the austerity of Ash Wednesday. ment, young told me she feels God has called her to minister to And the day after Easter — practically by Holy grandparents who still regularly jog and cross-coun- the dying. Saturday afternoon — all that Easter merchandise try ski. was being marked down by 60 percent to make way They have been taking conversational Spanish Just today I spoke with a woman who at 46 is for what? Mother’s Day, I suppose. with the hope of doing volunteer work in Central making her first, temporary profession of vows to Yes, in the commercial world Easter was over by America when they retire. This June, they will vol- a religious congregation. She gave up a successful midnight on Holy Saturday. But for us, the season unteer for a month in Guatemala for an organiza- career as a nurse practitioner, her own house and her endures and continues to challenge us. tion that works with “garbage dump” kids, children penchant for travel to pursue the “something more” My Easter was spent, as always, with old friends whose families make their living by scavenging at to which she felt God called her. from the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. We all live far from huge dump sites. Many people “of a certain age” find themselves family, so we are “holiday family” for each other. If the month goes well, our friends are one step with financial security, a lot of energy and freedom We have seen our children grow up together from closer to knowing what they will be doing in retire- they may not have had in years. They have the wis- the days of Easter egg hunts in the muddy Alaskan ment in a couple of years. How’s that for a switch dom and maturity to really understand those words spring. We have seen some of the children join the from the golf course? “life is short” and the spiritual insight to know the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, as well as the Peace Corps. About a year ago, realizing my nest was rapidly real, ongoing message of Easter. It occurred to me that during all these Easters emptying out and asking myself what I was going of change and growth, there was one constant — to be doing for the rest of my life, I entered a mas- This is a great source of tremendous energy for at some point in the day, the conversation always ter’s program in pastoral studies offered by Seattle good and for the church. It is never too late to ask: turned to talk about the church and our involve- University. When I discovered the average age of What am I doing for the rest of my life? ment in it. program participants is 40-something, I realized I This column was written in 2007. Easter Season — March 27-May 15 Faith Forum The Observer | FRIDAY APRIL 1, 2016 | 13 Word to Life: Date, April 3, 2nd Sunday of Easter Without Doubt, Jesus Works in Amazing Ways BY JEFF HENSLEY Catholic News Service hese are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is Jesus is risen! He is risen, indeed! And that seems ‘T to be much of what Sunday’s readings refl ect. the Christ, the Son of God.’ The Gospel relates the account of Thomas coming — John 20:31 to faith when Jesus appears before him and the other disciples. Jesus offers Thomas the opportunity to put his fi nger on His hand, to put his hand into His side. seen Him act again and again in my own life and But Thomas doesn’t need the proof he had earlier the lives of those around me, often in amazing ways. said he required. His response to Jesus is, “My Lord Prayers have been answered, diffi cult situations that © 2015 Diocese of Fort Worth and my God!” should not have worked out well did. the next chapter of John refers to as being more than The chapter closes with the writer saying, “Jesus For example, once on ice-coated streets, moving the whole world could contain. It was all brought downhill at 20 miles per hour, the pickup I was did many other signs in the presence of His disciples about by the obedience of the son of God, who laid that are not written in this book. But these are written driving went from sliding sideways on a collision down His life to take it up again in its resurrected that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, course with the trunks of fi ve substantial cars into the the Son of God, and that through this belief you may one open lane on the far right side of the intersection form, that we too might have life in His name. have life in His name.” and coming smoothly to a stop, as though there were When I came into the Catholic Church in 1974, I no ice on the road at all. Have you experienced God’s saving mercies in your had already witnessed many great things Jesus had I believe my experiences and similar ones of those own life and that of your family? Are those stories done in my life. In the intervening decades, I have who read this are part and parcel of those books that part of your personal or family lore? In a Nutshell One of the spiritual works of mercy speci cally asks Christians to do what they can to “instruct the igno- rant.” This work of mercy is the reason why Catholics have invested so much time and energy in starting, sta ng and supporting Catholic educational institutions from early childhood to the university levels. It’s also a reason that John Lundy, a member of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, works one-on-one with Berta Alvarez, an immi- grant from Honduras, while leading a class in English as a second language at Mercy Center in the South Bronx section of New York. But the meaning of “instructing the ignorant” goes deeper than simply teaching one to know math or science or even religion. At the heart of this work is the understanding that education is transformational. What work of mercy is performed without humility, without recognizing one’s own need for growth, one’s own ignorance, if you will? (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Viewpoints Di erent Ways of Living the Jubilee Year

We are barely into the Jubilee Year of Mercy. As I Seeking Life as encouraging bigger challenges. ponder how to bring my grain of sand to the building wrong-doing or Dani Clark, a writer and editor working in site of a more merciful world, I realize it is a diffi cult by Moises being weak, as international development in Washington, recently wrote a touching account of traveling to Texas to challenge, with its own risks. Sandoval anyone can attest Mercy is associated with people who really who has shown visit Ivan Cantu, an inmate on death row with whom mess up their lives. “Mercy is the Gospel stories any compassion for she had been corresponding by mail for 11 years. Her invitation to write to someone on death row had of the prodigal son, the woman caught in adultery, Catholic News Service immigrants who Matthew the unscrupulous tax collector, and Peter have entered the come through her connection with the Community of Sant’Egidio, a Catholic lay association. the denier” wrote Mike Jordan Laskey in an article U.S. without documents. Over the years, she has become convinced in the National Catholic Reporter. We are likely to Of course, the corporal works of mercy are there to that Cantu, found guilty of a double murder, was conclude such people need punishment more than guide us: Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, wrongfully convicted. An intense four hours passed compassion. clothe the naked, visit the imprisoned, shelter the too quickly. She concluded: “We are always and Webster’s defi nition of mercy does not let us off homeless, visit the sick, bury the dead. everywhere running out of time, I thought. And all the hook: “A refraining from harming or punishing Appeals come in the mail practically every day we have is each other.” offenders, enemies, persons in one’s power, etc.; at the Victory Noll motherhouse, which I visited Certainly it is an act of mercy to speak out for the kindness in excess of what might be expected or a few years ago in Indiana. Several retired sisters inhabitants of Flint, Michigan, currently in a public demanded by fairness; forbearance and compassion.” there write to prison inmates. But perhaps during the health emergency due to lead poisoning of the water In today’s cruel times, being merciful can be seen jubilee, we ought to open our minds and hearts to Continued on page 14

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From page 1 at home giving a scale model ops’ conference meetings. fulness to Our Lord.” of her satellite dish to St. John In 1993, she termed “blas- In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI Paul II or ruffl ing the feathers phemous” a church-sponsored awarded the Pro Ecclesia et of high-ranking church offi cials World Youth Day event during P o n t i fi c e Cross to Mother with whom she disagreed. St. John Paul II’s visit to Den- Angelica and Deacon Bill In 1997, she got into a public ver because a mime troupe used Steltemeier, then-chairman of squabble with Cardinal Roger a woman to portray Jesus in a

EWTN’s board of governors, M. Mahony, then archbishop of dramatized Way of the Cross. (CNS le photo) for distinguished service to the Los Angeles, when, on her TV She said the event showed the Mother Angelica, founder of the Eternal Word Television Network, is church. The cross, whose name show “Mother Angelica Live,” “destructive force” of the “lib- pictured in a 1992 photo. She died March 27 at the Poor Clares of Per- is Latin for “for the church and she criticized his pastoral letter eral church in America.” petual Adoration monastery in Hanceville, Ala. She was 92. the pope,” is the highest papal on the Eucharist, saying it was Archbishop Rembert G. honor that can be conferred on confusing about the real pres- Weakland, then head of the put the ground under it,” she she called “mini-books” on laypeople and clergy. ence of Christ. Milwaukee Archdiocese, called once said of her hands-on ap- moral and inspirational themes. Because of ill health, Mother “I’m afraid my obedience in her attack “vitriolic.” proach to doing things. With the support of her reli- Angelica received the award in that diocese would be absolute- Mother Angelica often said “We have lost the theology of gious community, Mother An- her private quarters. But in the ly zero. And I hope everyone she accompanied her faith with risk and replaced it with a the- gelica began consulting with public ceremony, Bishop Rob- else’s in that diocese is zero,” a “theology of risk” that gave ology of assurance” that says media experts about starting ert J. Baker of Birmingham she said. her the resolve to undertake “you have to know what’s going her own TV station, hatching said “Mother Angelica’s effort In 1990, EWTN canceled an large projects without any clear to happen before you embark the idea of EWTN. She was has been at the vanguard of the exclusive contract to air pro- indication she would succeed. on something new,” she said on granted a license by the Federal new evangelization and has had grams produced by the U.S. “Faith is having one foot on another occasion. Communications Commission, a great impact on our world.” bishops after disagreements the ground and the other up in Before starting EWTN, and EWTN went on the air in Mother Angelica was equally over EWTN’s coverage of bish- the air, waiting for the Lord to Mother Angelica wrote what August 1981. She began with $200 and little knowledge about TV pro- duction. The operation started 1 2 in a building meant to be a ga- rage on the grounds of the Our Lady of the Angels Monastery she headed in the Irondale sub- urb of Birmingham. Originally its daily programming of sev- eral hours was carried by three cable systems. In 1992, Mother Angeli- ca launched the short-wave EWTN Global Catholic Radio which broadcasts in English and Spanish. In 1996, EWTN started a satellite-delivered 3 4 AM/FM radio network with programming also available for rebroadcast by local stations. In 1998, Mother Angelica stepped down as the head of EWTN and Deacon Steltemeier was appointed chairman and CEO. He died in 2013. Mother Angelica was born April 20, 1923, as Rita Rizzo in an Italian neighborhood in Can- ton, Ohio. She described her childhood as rough. Her father abandoned the family when she was young and her parents A Higher Power of Commitment. eventually divorced. She lived with her mother and said their existence was marked by pov- At OSF HealthCare, we are committed to our region’s health care needs, and we’re showing it erty. with expansion in services, new collaborations, and innovative treatments. In 1944, she joined her reli- gious order and professed her 1 The OSF Saint Anthony new bed pavilion expansion will enhance the healing experience solemn vows in Canton in 1953 for patients and their families. as Sister Mary Angelica of the Annunciation. 2 Our Rock Valley College collaboration will expand our nursing career opportunities. In 1962, she founded Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, 3 OSF Surgical Group – Rockford — the largest multi-specialty surgical group in Northern a move she said was to ful- Illinois — offers the most comprehensive and advanced surgical capabilities here at home. fi ll a promise to Christ if she emerged from an operation able to walk. The operation was nec- 4 We’re meeting the growing need for outpatient oncology services at the newly expanded essary after she slipped while Patricia D. Pepe Center for Cancer Care. using an electric scrubbing ma- chine and was thrown against the wall, injuring her spine. Af- ter the operation, she used a leg brace. Funeral events will be broadcast A Higher Power of Health. osfhealthcare.org on EWTN. To see times and visit a memorial page visit www.ewtn. com/motherangelica.