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50 YEARS SINCE : GOD’S LOVING DESIGN ON THE TRANSMISSION OF LIFE 2 Catholic Times April 22, 2018

Editor’s reflections by Doug Bean Humanae Vitae comes from the ‘law of God Himself’ REVEREND If you haven’t read Blessed Paul VI’s sion of life and how GEORGE SCHLEGEL Humanae Vitae in the 50 years it relates to familial since it was published in 1968, it would be relationships. Car- PASSED AWAY worth your time to do so. dinal ON APRIL 12, 2017 You’ve probably heard of it but maybe of Washington and never investigated his prophetic letter on hu- Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadel- man life. So many people have based their Funeral for Reverend Monsignor George Joseph opinions on secondhand accounts without phia were among the Church leaders offer- actually reviewing the relatively short doc- ing reflections on Humanae Vitae. Schlegel, who died on April 12, 2018, was held Tuesday, ument. If you do set aside a few minutes to Paul VI offered a number of profound ob- April 17, at St. Church in Powell. Burial was at look at it, you’ll be truly surprised to find servations. Here’s one for reflection: Resurrection Cemetery. just how accurate Paul VI was with his “The teaching of the Church regarding He was born on February 26, 1940, in Columbus to George predictions that artificial means to regulate the regulation of birth is a promul- birth would lead to the breakdown of the gation of the law of God Himself. And yet and Elizabeth (McDonald) Schlegel. family and the exploitation of women. there is no doubt that to many it will appear He graduated from St. Aloysius Elementary School and This week’s Catholic Times takes a look at not merely difficult but even impossible the historic letter, whose contents have been to observe. Now it is true that like all good from St. Charles Preparatory School in Columbus. He re- embraced by many of the faithful and reject- things which are outstanding for their no- ceived his college and philosophy degrees, respectively, ed by many others. Perry Cahall, Academic bility and for the benefits which they con- from the former St. in Colum- Dean of the School of Theology and Profes- fer on men, so this law demands from in- bus and completed his theological studies at Mount St. sor of Historical Theology at the Pontifical dividual men and women, from families Mary’s of the West Seminary in Cincinnati. He also studied College Josephinum, offers insightful - re and from human society, a resolute pur- at and Xavier University. sponses on Pages 10-12 to questions about pose and great endurance. Indeed it can- Humanae Vitae. not be observed unless God comes to their He was ordained a priest on May 28, 1966, by Bishop John In this edition, the Times also provides help with the grace by which the goodwill J. Carberry at St. Joseph Cathedral. several accounts of a Humanae Vitae 50th of men is sustained and strengthened. But anniversary conference convened earlier to those who consider this matter diligent- He was an associate pastor at Newark St. Francis DeSales this month at Catholic University of Ameri- ly it will indeed be evident that this endur- Church, Lancaster St. Mary and Marion St. Mary, then ca in Washington, D.C., that focused on this ance enhances man’s dignity and confers served as pastor at Westerville St. Paul, Powell St. Joan of teaching of Paul VI regarding the transmis- benefits on human society.” Arc, and New Sacred Heart. He also was an instructor at Newark Catholic and Lan- caster Bishop Fenwick high schools in addition to serving as a Judge in the Diocesan Tribunal and on a number of OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~ Clergy Assignment diocesan boards and committees. Confirming the appointment of the Most Reverend A. Elias Zaidan of the Epachy of Our Lady of He retired in 2010 but remained active in his retirement, Lebanon in St. Louis, Missouri of Father Pierre Albalaa to the Maronite Catholic Community in the Diocese of Columbus, effective April 4, 2018. assisting primarily at St. Joan of Arc but also at a number of other parishes in the diocese. Father Pierre Albalaa, from service outside the diocese, to Administrator, Sacred Heart Church, Columbus, effec- tive April 4, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Father Robert Kitsmiller, from Associate Administrator, Sacred Heart and St. Churches, Columbus, Edward Schlegel. Survivors include sisters, Betty Thurn to Administrator, St. John the Baptist Church, Columbus, effective April 11, 2018, continuing as Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Columbus. and Theresa (Bill) Overholser, brother, Donald (Loretta), Father Antonio Carvalho, from Administrator, Sacred Heart and St. John the Baptist Churches, Columbus, continu- and several nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and ing as Administrator, Holy Name Church and Santa Cruz , Columbus, effective April 11, 2018 grand-nephews.

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April 22, 2018 Catholic Times 3 Catholic school students build Spanish, prayer skills reciting the By Sam Lucero (was) teaching kindergartners through Catholic News Service fifth grade at both schools how to pray The voices of children praying in in Spanish,” said Garbe. unison fill the classroom inside St. “The younger kids know, with a little John the Baptist School. bit more of my help, the Sign of Cross, But the words these fifth-graders are the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the reciting -- “Dios te Salve Maria, llena Glory Be,” Garbe told The Compass, eres de gracia, El Senor es contigo” Green Bay’s diocesan newspaper, -- may be incomprehensible to a pass- during an interview at St. John the Bap- er-by, unless that person understands tist School. “With the older kids, I had Spanish. to make it a little more challenging.” The fifth-graders in Riley Garbe’s Garbe created a rosary prayer project. Spanish class are incorporating prayer “I decided, ‘Let’s teach them how to into their curriculum and the combi- pray the rosary,’ because if I can teach nation has resulted in reciting the ro- them the prayers to the rosary, then all sary in Spanish. It’s a project that stu- they have to do is repeat it and it’s a dents have greeted with enthusiasm. great practice,” he said. When Garbe was hired as a Spanish Fourth- and fifth-graders were as- teacher at two Catholic schools in the signed to groups and told to create Green Bay area last January, he said “How to Pray the Rosary” booklets, Students in Riley Garbe’s fifth grade class at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in he wanted to incorporate faith into his (“Como Rezar El Rosario” libros). Howard, Wis., learn Spanish by reciting the rosary. classes. Within each group, students designed “If you can pray in a language, it helps to master pronunciation while Garbe, who received his bachelor’s their booklets based on the different makes you more intimate with that lan- engaging in prayer. mysteries of the rosary guage,” he said, “and that’s what I no- degree in English education at the “I know grown adult Catholics who University of Wisconsin-Green Bay ticed with these kids -- especially with After practicing their rosary prayers don’t know how to pray the rosary in last spring and spent the summer par- their pronunciation and their putting in Spanish, fifth-graders at St. John English,” he said. “I’d say the future ticipating in an international student their heart into it, and it’s sticking.” the Baptist School recently took turns of our church looks bright if we have teaching program in Mexico, splits reciting a decade of the rosary in small Students studying Spanish typically his time between Holy Family School youngsters praying the rosary in two groups before their classmates. “Each learn how to read and write, said Gar- languages.” in Green Bay and St. John the Baptist group has been leading a decade of the be, but they don’t always learn proper School in Howard. ‘rosario’ and offeriPrayer, said Garbe, pronunciation or how to have a con- “My first objective coming in here is “an intimate way of speaking.” versation. Reciting the rosary aloud See ROSARY, Page 8 The Shepherds of Columbus tour follows an ancient tradition The Diocese of Columbus’ 150th anniversary cel- Christians often went to the graves of these and The tour concludes with an exclusive visit to the ebration continues this spring in the tradition of other martyrs to venerate their bodies, which even- newly renovated and glorious St. Turibius Chapel at Christian ancestors with The Tour: tually joined in the Christ. the Pontifical College Josephinum, where Mass will The Shepherds of Columbus. These pilgrimages in their own city brought Chris- be celebrated that fulfills the Sunday obligation. Beginning Saturday, May 26, the diocese will pres- tians in contact with the past sacrifices of the All are invited to this once-in-a-lifetime expe- ent an opportunity for the faithful to imitate the an- and allowed them to contemplate their future eter- rience exploring the past, witnessing the work of cient Romans and make pilgrimages together on char- nal life in Christ. Christ in the present, and contemplating the eternal ter buses to venerate the diocese’s past shepherds, the The Catholic Church Tour: The Shepherds of Co- life in Christ to come. Because seating is extreme- bishops of Columbus. The first local pilgrimages will lumbus will contemplate the past as pilgrims vis- ly limited, interested individuals are encouraged to depart from Chillicothe St. Mary Catholic Church it, venerate, and pray at the tombs of some of our visit CatholicChurchTour.com to reserve a spot or and Circleville St. Joseph Church led by Father Josh- past bishops buried in the diocese. Among those to obtain more information. Tickets include bus, ua Wagner. Additional opportunities from Sunbury, are Bishop Sylvester Rosecrans, the first bishop, as tour guide, tour book, lunch, and snacks. Marysville, Hilliard, Lancaster, and Coshocton fol- well as Bishop Edward Herrmann, both buried at low on subsequent weekends (see schedule). The Catholic Church Tour: The Shepherds of St Joseph Cathedral. The tour then moves to Mount Columbus dates and departures Early in the history of the Catholic Church, ancient Calvary Cemetery to visit and venerate the grave of Christians in Rome often made pilgrimages to the Saturday, May 26: Chillicothe St. Mary Church Bishop John Watterson, and to St. Joseph Cemetery and Circleville St. Joseph Church cemeteries and catacombs outside the city to vener- to honor Bishops Clarence Elwell, James Hartley, ate the bodies of the saints who had gone before them and Ready with prayers. Saturday, June 2: Hilliard St. Brendan Church “marked with the sign of faith” and who had “fall- and Marysville Church en asleep in Christ.” Among those who had died in The pilgrimage continues with visits to churches Christ were the early Christian martyrs like St. Peter that these bishops formed and dedicated, including Saturday, June 16: Westerville St. Paul Church and Paul, as well as the early who succeeded St. Newark St. (lunch), the newly ren- (sold out) and Sunbury St. Church Peter, such as St. Linus, St. Cletus, and St. Clement, ovated Newark Blessed Sacrament, and Granville Saturday, June 23: Coshocton Sacred Heart the first shepherds of thecity of Rome. St. Edward. (Some stops are subject to change). Church and Lancaster St. Mark Church 4 Catholic Times April 22, 2018 The art of slow living: when calligraphy becomes prayer Erica Tighe was 26 when she made the leap: She what can make it prayerful, she says. “I pretty much would set out on her own to be a calligrapher. Full do everything fast in my life. This is likely the only time. In order to pay her $800 rent and cellphone thing I do slow. I like how it becomes a meditation bill and $1,000 college-loan payment and also TWENTY SOMETHING for stillness. Little moments can reflect the relief hopefully afford some food. Christina Capecchi that we experience in prayer.” She had a degree and lingering burn-out Erica’s Catholic faith pulses with each stroke, from teaching in Brooklyn, her latest stint. She’d especially the belief in the dignity of each person. recently moved to Los Angeles, but after a few Hand lettering makes that visible, Erica points out. A Heart, which employs two women. She built off months of looking for a non-profit , she couldn’t “To have your name written on a piece of paper the random commissions for website logos and find one that would cover her rent and college debt. that someone has taken the time to slow down expanded her wheelhouse, learning to paint water- Several people who had seen Erica’s work online and write, to connect the letters that make up your color, digitize prints and design books. Blessed Is had asked her to make their wedding invitations. name, which is your identity, to be known and She occupies half her time, allowing her to pursue She thought maybe that could suffice. She planned seen – that’s what we are called to do daily. Can other projects, including celebrity weddings, cal- to refine her self-taught method, which was eliciting we see the cashier? Can I slow down enough to periodic orders for $20 commissions via Etsy. ligraphy workshops, a Catholic journaling Bible published last year by Our Sunday Visitor and a see my significant other sitting across from me? “I got on my knees and asked God for work,” Erica lettering book called Written By Hand published How do we slow down enough to see the divine told me. “I was in complete fear. My spiritual director last year by Rock Point Press. Barnes & Noble in our everyday life?” said to me: ‘God is your boss, so ask for work!’” picked it up this spring, and it is being translated Christina Capecchi is a freelance writer from Eventually, a $100 gig came in. into four other languages. Inver Grove Heights, Minn. She reached out to a fellow Phoenix native who Erica invited her 13,000 Instagram followers to had launched an online ministry for Catholic wom- work through the book together as a 9-week project en called Blessed Is She offering to make one Insta- using the hashtag “writtenbyhandchallenge.” Par- gram quote. The two 20-somethings forged a close ticipants shared snapshots of their slow-but-steady OAKLAND NURSERY partnership on a shoe-string budget, granting Erica VOTED BEST IN THE U.S. progress: addressing Christmas cards, making pret- Now is the best time to plan and Since 1967 total creative license to design products – posters, Now is the best time to plan and ty gift tags, working alongside their children. designdesign youryour landscape.landscape. 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That’s Newark parish hosts Man of the Shroud exhibit The Man of the Shroud exhibit that features an ex- work of the Center for the Study of the Passion act replica of the Shroud of will be at Newark of Christ and the Holy Shroud. Monsignor Giulio St. Francis de Sales Church, 40 Granville St., from Ricci and other scientists spent more than 25 years Friday, April 27 through Wednesday, May 2. researching the shroud. The will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, April The exhibit is open to 28, Monday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 1; 3 p.m. anyone at no charge. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 27; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, For more information, Director of ~ Part-Time April 29; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 2. call 740-345-9874. Our Lady of Peace Parish in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a part-time The replica of the director of liturgical music. Under the supervision of the pastor and in Shroud of Turin is on collaboration with other members of the pastoral team, the director would loan from the Nation- be responsible for the music at all parish liturgies, for training and super- al Shrine of St. Max- SHERIDAN vising other parish musicians, and for directing the adult choir and the imilian Kolbe at Mar- FUNERAL HOME children choristers. ytown, Illinois. The 740-653-4633 exhibit, which travels The director would be proficient in organ and in leading congregational throughout the country, 222 S. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER singing and knowledgeable of . presents the results of Employment would be contingent on the successful passing of the man- a comprehensive sci- datory background screening and completion of the VIRTUS “Protecting entific, historical and God’s Children” course. forensic study with 92 For a more detailed job description or to submit a resume, please contact: panels of photographs Reverend Monsignor John G. Johnson and illustrations. 614.263.8824 • [email protected] The exhibit is the April 22, 2018 Catholic Times 5 ODU partners with Catholic War Veterans of America Ohio Dominican University is part- sions of the CWVA and ODU’s Patri- The Patriots program was launched The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational nering with the Central Ohio chapter ots program to provide veterans and more than 20 years ago to meet the ed- Assistance Act enables those veterans of Catholic War Veterans of America active duty military an opportunity to ucational needs of returning Gulf War who qualify for the educational bene- (CWVA) to encourage Catholic vet- pursue a college education. Members veterans. Veterans can achieve their fit to earn a college degree or graduate erans and active duty military to pur- of the CWVA also will be invited to academic goals by pursuing either an degree. Depending on the number of sue a college degree and support them participate in all Patriots program ac- associate, bachelor’s or master’s de- active-duty months they have served, throughout their collegiate career. tivities on campus. gree. The university reintroduced the Post-9/11 veterans in Ohio may quali- The partnership was formalized on ODU has been named a military program in response to the Post-9/11 fy for as much as 100 percent of their April 10 when the agreement was friendly school by Victory Media for Veterans Educational Assistance Act schooling expenses, with allowances signed by Ohio Dominican president nine consecutive years. In 2017, the uni- of 2008, also known as the Post-9/11 for monthly living expenses, books Robert A. Gervasi, CWVA Greater versity announced its “Salute to Service GI Bill. ODU is also an active partici- and student activity fees. Veterans may Columbus Post 1936 Commander Ted Scholarship” in which ODU will cov- pant in the U.S. Department of Veter- receive up to 36 months of assistance Mosure, and the ODU Patriots program er up to $3,000 in tuition per semester ans Affairs’ Yellow Ribbon program. (or four academic years). director, Maj. Gen. Dennis Laich (Ret.). that is not already covered by military Catholic War Veterans of America is a education benefits, or other state and set for May 1 at Cathedral national service organization of Catholic federal grants and scholarships. The The annual Red Mass for those in The Red Mass dates to 1928 in New men and women who have served or are scholarship will help many military stu- professions dealing with law and jus- York City and was reintroduced in Co- currently serving in the U.S. military. dents achieve their goal of completing a tice will be celebrated at Columbus St. lumbus by the Society This partnership aligns with the mis- degree at little to no personal expense. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., at in 1985, according to the Columbus 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 1. Bar Association. The Mass coincides Father Robert Kitsmiller, judicial vic- with Law Day, a tradition that started ar of the Diocese of Columbus, will centuries ago in Europe to mark the Diocese of Columbus be the homilist and Bishop Frederick opening of court. Campbell will be the celebrant. Bish- The Thomas More Society is named op Campbell also will receive the 2018 for More, who served as lord chan- Child Protection Plan Thomas More Society Award. cellor of England from 1529 to 1532. Accompanied by bagpipes, Bishop He was beheaded for refusing to com- Campbell will lead a procession of promise the “rule of law” and recom- It is the goal of the Diocese of Columbus to make the Church a priests and judges from all levels of mend a marriage annulment for King Henry VIII. place of safety: a place of prayer, ministry and comfort. Everyone state courts to open the Mass. who enters our churches, schools, or facilities be confident in this. Not one child or young person should suffer from abuse while at Church. In order to assure the safety of our youth, the Diocese of Columbus has enacted a complete program of protection. As part Youth Minister Position of this program, the Diocese of Columbus will provide appropriate, St. Andrew Parish just, and pastoral care for anyone who has suffered the crime of St. Andrew Parish is seeking a full time Youth Minister to direct a sexual abuse of a minor at the hands of diocesan clergy or church comprehensive youth ministry program for members of the parish in employees or volunteers. The Diocese of Columbus will report any grades 6-12. and all allegations of abuse reported to it to the authorities and will This program’s goals are to empower the young people of the parish cooperate fully with those authorities. to live as disciples, draw members into greater participation in the life, mission, and work of the parish and greater Church, and foster Help is available: The Diocese of Columbus wants to hear from the spiritual growth of the members of the youth ministry program. anyone who has suffered. If you wish to report an allegation of abuse This is accomplished through planning, implementing and evaluat- or need pastoral and/or clinical care in order to begin or continue ing long and short term goals; recruiting and developing Core Group Leaders and networking with other parishes within the Diocese. the process of healing from sexual abuse as a child at the hands of a member of the clergy or a church employee or volunteer, simply call The person in this position is familiar with the eight components of youth ministry as outlined by the United States Council of Catholic the diocesan Victims’ Assistance Coordinator. You can find contact Bishops in “Renewing the Vision” and utilizes each of these compo- information at the bottom of this notice. If you wish to receive a nents to build a comprehensive program. copy of the diocesan complaint form or any of the diocesan policies Candidates must be a practicing Catholic with a degree in Cath- and procedures, simply call the number below or visit the diocesan olic theology or related field. Compensation is commensurate with web site at www.colsdioc.org candidate’s education and experience. Job offer is contingent on the successful passing of the mandatory background screening and com- pletion of the VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” course. To contact the diocesan Victim’s Assistance Coordinator, call: Send cover letter, resume, and references by Monday, May 7th, The Rev. Msgr. Stephan J. Moloney 2018 to Monsignor Stephen Moloney 614.224.2251 • [email protected] [email protected] 6 Catholic Times April 22, 2018 Is feeding tube required? Diocesan jail and prison ministry conference The annual diocesan focus on the spiritual Mother Angelica for sainthood? jail and prison minis- approach that goes to Eternal Word Television try conference spon- the need for God in Network, which today sored by the dioce- the lives of all who QUESTION & ANSWER reaches more than 200 san Office for Social have been affected by million homes in 145 Concerns is scheduled crime. He also will by: FATHER KENNETH DOYLE countries and transmits from 9:30 a.m. to 3 share information on Catholic News Service 24 hours a day in several p.m. Saturday, April Dismas Ministry’s different languages with 28 at Columbus St. valuable resources. a variety of religious Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Other speakers will cover topics . I attended a That presumption, programming, including Woods Blvd. such as restorative justice, mod- presentation by however, can be overrid- Q interviews, historical The conference theme will be els of ministry, re-entry ministry, a Catholic on den by the circumstances pieces and devotional “Living As Missionary Disciples.” end-of-life issues and in a particular case. This and advocacy. The conference will services. The program will provide inspi- conclude with a talk by Gary Mohr, medical ethics. If I un- exception to the general ration and information for expe- derstood correctly, he rule is well-expressed in Three days after her director of the Ohio Department of death, rienced jail and prison ministers Rehabilitation and Correction. emphasized that when a a document authored by and for people who are interested person has had a stroke, the Catholic bishops of spoke to members of The conference is made possible the EWTN staff in in the ministry. Participants will even if he is not expect- New York state entitled learn how to better accompany through the generosity of donors ed to live long, it is still “Now and at the Rome and, pointing to through The Catholic Founda- the sky, said of Moth- those who are incarcerated and necessary to provide of Our Death,” which released. The event will highlight tion. There is no charge to attend. oxygen, nutrition and states: er Angelica, “She is in Lunch is included. heaven.” A formal pro- best practices, opportunities, and hydration. For nutrition, Register by Tuesday, April 24 at “When death is immi- cess of , resources to equip Catholics to he said a feeding tube nent (within days) or in live as missionary disciples. www.columbuscatholic.org/pris- should be inserted. though, has yet to be- rare instances when a gin and normally does The keynote speaker will be on-ministry-criminal-justice or To me, that seems an gastric feeding tube may not start until five years Ron Zeilinger, executive director call the Office for Social Concerns extraordinary means; it cause intractable side after death -- although of Dismas Ministry, a national at 614-241-2540. is invasive, can cause effects such as severe exceptions have been Catholic prison outreach. He will (Photo: Ron Zeilinger) infection and needs to agitation, physical dis- made recently for St. be changed regularly. comfort, aspiration into Teresa of Kolkata and As for me, if death were the lungs or severe in- for St. John Paul II. Benedict XVI celebrates 91st birthday fairly imminent, I would fection, any foreseeable not want a feeding tube benefits of maintaining In 2009, Pope Bene- with his brother if I were unable to swal- the tube are likely out- dict XVI conferred on Catholic News Agency Pope Francis was elected. low pureed food. weighed in light of the Mother Angelica the highest papal honor for Benedict XVI turned 91 on Mon- Rumors regarding the retired So my question is: attending burdens.” laypeople and clergy, day, April 16, celebrating “with pontiff’s health have arisen numer- Must a person, if Cath- the Pro Ecclesia et Pon- his brother Georg in a calm and ous times since he stepped down olic, allow a feeding . Has the church tifice Cross. Upon her familiar climate,” according to a from the papacy, with reports that tube? (Now that my hus- Qever considered Mother Angelica for death in 2016, tributes Vatican statement. his death is imminent repeatedly band and I are past the came from many Cath- age of 75, we are begin- sainthood? I recently Members of the denied by those close to him over read a book on her life, olic leaders, including band performed in the Mater Ec- the past five years. ning to think about these Archbishop Joseph E. things.) (Port St. Lucie, and she was an amazing celsiae monastery in honor of the Last year, Benedict’s person- woman. She not only Kurtz, then-president of pope emeritus. al secretary, Archbishop Georg Florida) the U.S. bishops’ con- started the Eternal Word Pope Francis offered Mass in the Gänswein, said in an interview . The answer to Television Network ference, who said that with EWTN that despite some Mother Angelica “re- morning for Benedict XVI and your question, (EWTN), but she had a physical ailments, the former pope A flected the com- sent him a greeting afterward, the “Must a Catholic al- radio station as well. I Vatican said. was “in good spirits, very clear in low a feeding tube?” is, am sure that her strong mission to go forth and Benedict XVI was pope from his head and still has a good sense “Not always.” In most faith, humor and com- make disciples of all 2005 to 2013. He shocked the world of humor.” situations -- in the view mon sense have touched nations” and that, “like when he announced his resignation In a letter published Feb. 7 this of many people. (Thorn- the best evangelists, she Feb. 11, 2013, citing advanced age year in Italian daily Corriere del- -- medically assisted ville, Ohio) used the communica- and declining strength. On Feb. 28, la Sera, Benedict said, “I can only nutrition and hydration tions tools of her time he stepped down from the papacy. say that at the end of a slow de- constitutes an . Mother Angelica, to make this happen.” A conclave was called to name his cline in physical strength, inward- means of treatment and a member of the Questions may A successor, and on March 13, 2013, ly I am on pilgrimage home.” would morally be re- Poor Clares of Perpet- be sent to Father quired for those who ual Adoration, died in Kenneth Doyle at cannot take food orally Alabama on Easter Sun- askfatherdoyle@gmail. (even for patients in a day 2016 at age 92. In com and 30 Columbia “persistent vegetative 1981, with $200 in cap- Circle Dr., Albany, New www.columbuscatholic.org state.”) ital, she had founded the York 12203. April 22, 2018 Catholic Times 7

Answering God’s Call Father CHARLES SHONK, OP

Columbus native finds vocation with Dominicans by Tim Puet

When Father Charles Shonk, OP, moved to New York City in “Eventually, I called Father Bill Garrott, OP, who was the tion History to freshmen at the Pontifical College Josephinum the fall of 2003 to live with the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, Vocation Director at the time, and said I was interested in last fall and anticipates teaching there again this fall. it wasn’t because he was considering the religious life. becoming a Dominican. He put me in touch with Father Car- He is one of six Dominican priests and one brother living at “I had just graduated from Denison University with a degree leton Jones, OP, at St. Vincent Ferrer Church in New York City the St. Patrick priory, adjacent to the church. In the Domini- in Philosophy and Latin, and although I loved the faith in an (a former pastor at St. Patrick’s in Columbus) and he became can order, a priory is a site where at least six friars (priests or intellectual way, I was not what you’d call a devout college my spiritual director. If the Brothers of the Sacred Heart ini- brothers) live. student,” said Father Shonk, 37, who has been a parochial vic- tially drew me to religious life in community, Father Carleton The St. Joseph Province of Dominicans is refocusing its min- ar at Columbus St. Patrick Church since June 2016. “I loved to inspired me to become a priest. He was the epitome of a spir- istries on larger groups of friars, and having a priory in Co- talk about ideas and defend the Catholic faith, but I didn’t itual father to me.” lumbus helps ensure that the Dominicans will maintain their have much of a prayer life, and I certainly wasn’t turned on to Father Shonk entered the Dominican novitiate in Cincin- tradition of serving Ohio Catholics, which began 200 years the idea of a vocation. nati in 2007, but after eight months he decided to leave to ago when Father Edward Fenwick, OP, celebrated the state’s “In fact, I never would have gone to New York if my girl- explore the possibility of a vocation to monastic life. “I was first Mass in Somerset. The province last year decided to end friend at the time hadn’t been moving to that part of the very attracted to the monastic or contemplative elements of the Dominican presence at St. in Zanesville country to attend law school at Yale University. I wasn’t sure Dominican life, and eventually I just had to see whether God after nearly 200 years, and that parish now is staffed by a what I was going to do next after I got my bachelor’s degree, was calling me to be a monk. In 2008, I looked into life at a diocesan priest. so I decided to do a volunteer year somewhere close to her, few Benedictine monasteries, but never actually entered any Father Shonk, a Columbus native, is the youngest of four on the East Coast. I settled on a volunteer program run by the of them. In the end, I decided that life as a Dominican was the sons of Richard and Susan Shonk. On his father’s side of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, in which I lived with the broth- best choice for me,” he said. family, one of his aunts is Sister Maxine Shonk, OP, pastoral ers at their residence in Brooklyn and taught at one of their He returned to the novitiate in 2009 and took his first vows minister of St. Pius X Church in Reynoldsburg. On his mother’s schools in the neighboring borough of Queens. I thought this the following year, when he entered the Dominican House of side, he is a cousin of Father Glockner, a member of the would help me determine my career path while allowing me Studies in Washington for five years of theological study – Glenmary order of priests. to keep seeing my girlfriend. one year less than the Dominicans’ standard six years because His parents moved to Lancaster shortly after Father Shonk’s “Being with the brothers is what sparked my interest in a of the courses he had taken earlier at Denison. birth, and he attended St. Mary’s Church during his early religious vocation. Living in community, sharing a common In addition to his studies, he participated in a variety of childhood before his parents moved back to Columbus. He apostolate, and praying in a liturgical fashion with other men ministries during summer breaks throughout the Dominican went to St. Joseph Montessori School in Columbus for sev- turned out to be very attractive and fulfilling to me, much to my Province of St. Joseph, which includes the New England and enth grade, was home-schooled for eighth grade, and re- surprise. Brother Robert Ziobro, SC, was in charge of the volun- Northeast states, as well as Maryland, Virginia, the District of ceived his high school education at Columbus St. Charles teer teacher program and was very influential in causing me to Columbia, Ohio, and Kentucky. He served with the Mission- Preparatory School, whose traditional curriculum sparked his consider whether, instead of being a husband and potentially a aries of Charity in the Anacostia section of Washington, D.C., lifelong interest in Latin and Greek literature and philosophy. father, God was calling me to serve him in another way. and at the Washington Hospital Center; served the poor at His parents now live in Cincinnati. “My girlfriend helped pave the way by breaking up with me, McAuley House in Providence, Rhode Island; and spent the “I’ve been a priest for a little less than three years, and in part because she was an evangelical Protestant at the time summer of 2012 helping to run Vacation Bible School at St. the most remarkable thing about it has been the variety of and I was a Catholic,” he said. “We had many lively debates Patrick Church in Columbus. people and situations you deal with,” he said. “Nothing pre- about the faith, in which, to be honest, she usually got the He made his solemn vows in 2013 and spent his final year pares you for this. You never know who will walk through the better of me. It wasn’t until several years later, long after we preparing for the priesthood as a deacon at St. John the Be- door, the problems they have, the questions they will ask. had fallen out of touch, that she entered into full commu- loved Church in McLean, Virginia. He was one of eight men As a young priest, I don’t mind telling people when I haven’t nion with the Church. I like to tell people it took her that ordained a priest on May 22, 2015 at St. Dominic Church in encountered a certain situation before and need to obtain long to recover from my mediocre witness to the faith!” Washington by Archbishop Charles J. Brown, apostolic nuncio advice from older, wiser priests. After spending a year with the brothers, Father Shonk to Ireland. Father Boniface Endorf, OP, also assigned to Co- “Teaching was a great preparation for the priesthood be- taught at St. Agnes School in New York City for three years, lumbus St. Patrick, was part of that group as well. cause of the personal skills it developed, showing me things and his thoughts turned more and more toward full-time re- Father Shonk spent the summer after his at St. such as how to speak to a group and how to present ideas in ligious service. “I was familiar with the Dominicans because Thomas Aquinas Church in Zanesville, returned to Washing- an accessible way,” Father Shonk said. my family attended St. Patrick’s in Columbus and I was very ton to complete his Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) and “I took a unique path to the priesthood, but so does every impressed by their preaching and their reverent celebration assist at St. Dominic Church, then received his current assign- priest. To any young man who, like me, feels God may be call- of the Mass,” he said. “I also had been exposed to the philos- ment to St. Patrick’s, where in addition to his regular priestly ing him to the religious life, I would say, ‘Try it and see.’ You ophy of St. Thomas Aquinas through Dr. Anthony Lisska, one duties he serves as chaplain for the youth group, director of lose nothing in the attempt, no matter the outcome, and you of my professors at Denison, and that also drew me toward the boy program, coordinator of liturgies and liturgical will gain immeasurably by becoming closer to God as you see the Dominicans. ministries, and overseer of the parish library. He taught Salva- where he is leading you.”

In the marriage case styled ROSS ANTHONY MILLER – TIFFANY LYNN DAVIS, GEORGE J. IGEL & CO., INC. 2017-0258, the Tribunal of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, is currently unaware of the 2040 ALUM CREEK DRIVE . COLUMBUS, OHIO present address of MS. TIFFANY LYNN DAVIS. The Tribunal herewith informs her of 614.445.8421 . www.igelco.com the case and invites her to contact REVEREND MR JOHN CRERAND, JCL, Presiding and sole Judge, no later than 7 MAY 2018. Phone: 614-241-2500 Extension 3. Anyone who knows of the whereabouts of MS TIFFANY LYNN DAVIS is herewith asked to make this Citation known to her or to inform the Tribunal of her current address. Given SITE DEVELOPMENT . EARTHWORK . UTILITIES . CONCRETE this 9 APRIL 2018. REVEREND MR JOHN CRERAND, JCL, Presiding Judge. STABILIZATION . EARTH RETENTION . ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE 8 Catholic Times April 22, 2018

ROSARY, continued from Page 3 Student Sam Mach said that while some of the words were “a little bit hard to pronounce, it’s a really cool thing to experience because normally we don’t learn how to pray the rosary in Spanish.” “I think it’s good to learn another lan- guage and know other things in faith in case you want to visit somewhere that’s very strong in their faith,” add- ed Reagan Hovden. “I think it’s really important that you learn other cultures and ways other people do things.” Evan Froelich said he enjoyed hav- ing “the freedom to pray the rosary in Spanish. It’s really cool that you can do that.” Praying in Spanish was not a problem for him, Evan said. “One day Bishop Watterson signees I just started doing it and just snapped into it.” Columbus Bishop Watterson High School students who have signed let- Warren Young said learning to pray Spanish has been impressive. “It’s just ters of intent to continue their athletic careers are (from left): Kee- the rosary in Spanish was initially a so inspiring for me to see fifth-graders gan Logsdon, lacrosse, Heidelberg University; Trevor Marcinick, hockey, challenge, “but I got the hang of it af- at that level of spirituality and faith in Babson College; Julie St. John, swimming, Denison University; Thomas ter a while. It connects me to God and their life, because I wasn’t there when Clark, swimming, University of Tampa; and Kyle Bower, track and field, I just love doing it.” I was their age.” Kenyon College. Garbe said seeing the booklets the Lucero is news and information students created and witnessing their manager at The Compass, newspaper progress in reciting the rosary in of the Diocese of Green Bay.

“Real Money, Real World” Eighth grade students at Columbus St. Andrew School participated in a hands-on “Real Money, Real World” course offered through OSU Ex- ODU Catholic Visit Day tension. Four classroom math lessons introduced students to financial decisions that they will face as young adults, including How Education on May 3 and Occupation Affect Income, What You See Is Not What You Get (Net Attention, Columbus Diocesan high school students – Get a Income), How to Use Checking and Savings Accounts, and Budgeting - taste of Panther Life as you participate in exciting activities, Needs versus Wants. The weeklong course ended with a two-hour simu- including a unique service project competition! lation requiring students to visit 12 booths and make financial decisions regarding things such as food, housing, insurance, entertainment, and Sign up today | ohiodominican.edu/VisitDay utilities. Pictured (clockwise from left) are Dominick Evangelisti, Anna Lombardo, Dani Divittis, and Matthew Fu. Central Ohio’s Catholic University • Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. 1216 Sunbury Rd. | Columbus, OH 43219 | 614.251.4500 April 22, 2018 Catholic Times 9

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FaithSimplifying Our Lives for Jesus Trying to live a more simple life can help us to be- Augustine come more holy and healthy. What is a simple life? The has showed me that I need to give That will vary for you and for me. Here are some more time to nurturing friendships. I’m trying to or- thoughts for us to consider. HOLY AND HEALTHY ganize my time so that I’m more available to meet A good place to start is looking at areas of our Lori Crock friends in person, talk on the phone and hand-write lives where there are excesses. I’m thinking about notes. Simplifying my exercise routine and spend- my kitchen pantry right now that has built up with ing less time online is helping me do this. too many items; it’s time to clean it out and give When our lives are too busy, too complex, with time we surf the Internet, watch television or pur- food to my local food pantry. Too much stuff weighs too much stuff, activity, or noise, we can feel lost, us down. In the example of my pantry, I can’t find sue a hobby. If we are not finding time to pray or lonely, out-of-control, and out-of-touch with God things quickly and easily, so it takes extra time to keep up with work and family responsibilities, we and his mission for us. prepare a meal. I also end up buying duplicate items might need to adjust activities that are not essential to our vocation. Think about a you know and love. Look at because I can’t see anything in the mess. Simplify- that saint’s life and you will see a spirit of simplici- ing helps me be more efficient at home and giving Simplifying our lives doesn’t necessarily mean we ty. One thing common among the saints is their de- food away helps others. are doing less. Before making changes, we should sire to love and serve God and to do his will—and Another area of our lives to consider is our ac- pray and ask the Holy Spirit to help us order our they make a lot of changes in their lives to do this. tivity level. Do we have too much going on, feel lives. It might mean adding in more activity that is Ask your special saint to intercede for you as you stressed, too busy, rushed or worn out? These are aligned with God’s will for us and removing those seek to simplify your life to be more free to respond signs that we might be doing too much and not that don’t contribute to our desire to be holy and to God’s call to you. doing God’s will. Taking this to prayer can help healthy. Maybe we need to add more silence to our The more you have, the more you are occupied. us sort out what God is calling us to do—and lives, commit to a regular Holy Hour to talk to Je- The less you have, the more free you are.” ―St. then we can reduce or eliminate activities that are sus, exercise for more mental clarity, read a good of Calcutta. book, or reconnect with a friend. not using our gifts and talents to be balanced and Lori Crock is a wife, mother, Plain City St. Joseph peaceful servants for Christ. Simplicity can make more room for God to work Church parishioner, strength and movement coach, We can also look at how we spend our time. in us and help us be better to serve the people we and owner of MoveStrong Kettlebells in Dublin. Time management can be critical in simplifying love—and this can help us grow in holiness. Lori is online at movestrongkbs.com and holyand- our lives. For example, we can examine how much “Order your soul. Reduce your wants.”―Saint healthycatholic.com.

St. School student wins state writing contest Electronics Recycling Drive Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare Sophia Heise, Anthony Leasure, School sixth grader Sara Goodlive Drew Myers, Miko Phillips, Leo at Bishop Ready received a first-place award at the Walling, and Kyle White. Columbus Bishop Ready High School, 707 Letters About Literature state writ- “The competition was a great Salisbury Road, is holding a recycling drive for ing contest. learning experience and I still old computers, TVs, VCRs, cell phones and oth- St. Brigid of Kildare students can’t believe I won!” Sara said. er devices at the school from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. have participated in this contest Each state’s winning letter will and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, from 7:30 for the past 12 years. Though be judged at the Library of Con- a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, May 4, and from 10 a.m. to there are usually multiple students gress in Washington, D.C., and a 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5. who advance through several lev- els of judging, she is the first stu- national winner will be selected. There is a $10 donation request per delivery The national writing contest is with an additional $10 for each tube monitor dent from the school to place first at the state level. open to students in grades four (computer or TV). All computer hard drives will through 12 in all 50 states. be wiped and certificates of destruction will be There were 1,020 students across provided upon request. Ohio entered in the division, and The annual contest integrates the English Language Arts learning All proceeds benefit the Bishop Ready boys’ 189 were chosen to advance to standards with an authentic writing opportunity that basketball program. For more information, con- state-level judging. Of the 189 who advanced, tact coach Dan DeCrane at 614-276-5263, ext. 231. 12 were St. Brigid of Kildare students: Julia Bel- allows students to express their personal feelings li, Brady Bennison, Anthony Campagni, Andrew about a book and its effect on them in the form of a Freiburger, Pierre-Andre Geoffrion, Goodlive, letter to the author. 10 Catholic Times/April 22, 2018 April 22, 2018/Catholic Times 11 The Enduring Importance of Humanae Vitae Perhaps one of the most well- ful design for marital with the gift of him- during his papacy John Paul II left ing love. Instead of allowing the couples who practice contraception known Church documents of the love. In Humanae self” (HV, 9). This an invaluable legacy to the Church body to speak the language of com- of not loving each other. Instead, modern era is the encyclical letter Vitae, Paul VI uses means that instead and the world. In particular, in his plete self-gift, the language of con- he was pointing out that by using Humanae Vitae (Of Human Life), the term “responsi- of being a self-seek- Theology of the Body John Paul II traception says, “I want to receive contraception, couples are not al- issued by Blessed Pope Paul VI ble parenthood” to ing love, married explained that the procreative and all of you … but that,” or, “I want lowing themselves to experience on July 25, 1968. In this relatively refer to the morally love is a type of love unitive dimensions of the marital to give all of myself to you … but the fullness of love that God wishes brief document, Paul VI provided upright way in which that seeks a complete act are both aspects of the person as this.” If we explain the content of them to communicate in the marital instruction on the responsible trans- spouses regulate the mutual gift of self, gift. John Paul II talked about “the the “this” and the “that,” they are a act. Contraception impedes what is mission of human life, and as part birth of children, in where each spouse language of the body” and ground- husband’s and a wife’s fertility; the supposed to be the most intimate of this teaching he reiterated the fulfillment of their gives himself/herself ed Paul VI’s teaching in an under- fertility that each of them is trying communication of love between a Church’s unchanging teaching that God-given mission completely for the standing of the language of self- to deny is an aspect of their per- husband and a wife. Additionally, all forms of contraceptive behavior to transmit new life Blessed Pope Paul VI good of the other. gift that God designed the body to sons. If spouses are trying to unite contraception can present the dan- are intrinsically immoral (HV, 14). (HV, 10). One of the In Humanae Vitae , speak in the conjugal act. True love in the conjugal act without giving ger of one spouse using the other Sadly, few people, including Catho- most important and Paul VI clarifies that holds nothing back, for in marriage and receiving each other’s fertility for sexual pleasure and can lead to lics, understand and appreciate this overlooked aspects of Humanae maintaining the inseparability of a husband and wife give them- (whatever state that fertility may be the other person “fading away” in teaching. As we approach the 50th Vitae is that Paul VI situates his the unitive and procreative mean- selves totally to each other. Simi- in) then the spouses are not giving the context of this most intimate anniversary of Humanae Vitae, Dr. teaching on responsible parenthood ings of the conjugal act is not just larly, in sexual intercourse, which and receiving the fullness of each expression of love. Perry Cahall, Academic Dean of about maintaining the integrity of in the context of the true meaning is most properly called the marital other. In fact, they are rejecting a How prophetic was Paul VI’s A banner referencing “Humanae Vitae,” the 1968 encyclical of Blessed Paul VI, is seen in the crowd at the the School of Theology and Pro- of married love. He describes mar- a biological function, but is about act, a husband and a wife are to dimension of each other’s person- document and his insights at a fessor of Historical Theology at preserving the fullness of “true mu- conclusion of the Mass of Blessed Paul celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the ried love as a “fully human” love, give and receive all that they have al identity, a dimension that most time when the “sexual revolu- Vatican on Oct. 19, 2014. Blessed Paul served as pope from 1963 to 1978. CNS photo/Paul Haring the Pontifical College Josephinum, including both the spiritual and tual love” between a couple (HV, to offer, including their fertility. If clearly distinguishes them as male tion” was gaining steam? offered his insights in response to 12). Thus, Humanae Vitae is really bodily dimensions of the human someone thinks it should be moral- and female in their personal and Blessed Pope Paul VI’s insights some questions about the enduring an instruction about how spouses person, and he points out that by ly permissible to give a partial gift bodily complementarity. By reject- in Humanae Vitae were truly pro- ering of morality, a loss of respect predictions have come true. women. Paul VI predicted that “a importance of this document. are to exist as mutual gifts for each God’s design married love is per- of self in the conjugal act then he or ing each other’s fertility, a contra- phetic, not only in the sense of pro- for women who would be viewed Why should Humanae Vitae be man who grows accustomed to the other in their love-making, in ac- As a theologian, could you talk manent, faithful, and fruitful (HV, she does not understand the nature ceptive act of intercourse does not claiming God’s truth, but also in the as objects, the imposition of pop- considered a pro-woman docu- use of contraceptive methods may cord with the truth of married love. about the theology behind Hu- 9). In the midst of discussing these of conjugal love, which is a love of result in a true body-soul union of sense of predicting the outcomes of ulation control policies by govern- ment, and how has contraception forget the reverence due to a wom- manae Vitae? qualities that make married love How does St. John Paul II’s complete and total self-gift. persons. By rejecting or refusing to the widespread use of contracep- ment authorities (think China), and led to the objectification of women? an, and, disregarding her physical Humanae Vitae is commonly re- unique among all types of human Theology of the Body build upon John Paul II applied “the language give each other’s fertility a couple tion. In 1968, Pope Paul VI predict- the further domination of the hu- Contrary to popular thought, Hu- and emotional equilibrium, reduce ferred to as the Church document love, Paul VI states, “Whoever re- Humanae Vitae and reinforce of the body” to contraceptive be- refuses to give a total gift of self. ed what would happen if the prac- man body and its functions, as we manae Vitae should be considered her to being a mere instrument for that condemns the use of contra- ally loves his partner loves not only the sacredness of the marital act? havior, allowing us to see that an It should be noted that when John tice of contraception was to take would begin to treat our bodies as a pro-woman document. Far from the satisfaction of his own desires, ception. However, far from being for what he receives, but loves that St. John Paul II further elaborat- act of contraceptive intercourse Paul II taught that contraception op- hold in society. He predicted that machines (HV, 17). Sadly, I think leading to women’s liberation, con- no longer considering her as his a negative document, Humanae partner for the partner’s own sake, ed on the vision of marriage that says “no” not only to giving life, poses loving union and a complete there would be an increase in con- most people can think of many ex- traception has actually led to the Vitae advocates for God’s beauti- content to be able to enrich the other was presented by Paul VI, and but “no” to a full act of self-donat- gift of self, he was not accusing jugal infidelity and a general low- amples that show that all of these objectification dan exploitation of See VITAE Page 12 Fifty Years After Release, ‘Humanae Vitae’ Praised as Prophetic Encyclical By Kelly Sankowski than five children, he added. Catholic Church’s re- marital infidelity, less sands of scientists wrote a petition John J. Wright, for whom the fu- Catholic News Service Critchlow was one of sever- sponse to new forms respect for women, published in ture Cardinal Wuerl was serving as Surrounding the 1968 release of al speakers at a 50th anniversary of contraception. and the government’s that criticized the encyclical. priest-secretary. “Humanae Vitae” (“Of Human symposium on Blessed Paul VI’s The majority of the ability to use different In his for the symposium’s During that time, Cardinal Wuerl Life”) was the cultural context of encyclical “Humanae Vitae” April people on the com- methods to regulate closing Mass at the Basilica of the said he learned about the impor- the sexual revolution and a wide- 4-6 hosted by Catholic University. mission recommend- life and death. National Shrine of the Immacu- tance of the teaching role of the spread fear about overpopulation Keynotes and a number of work- ed that the use of Critchlow said late Conception April 6, Cardinal pope as the successor of Peter. following World War II, said Don- shop sessions examined the teach- the pill many priests and lay- Donald W. Wuerl of Washington “We accept and follow the teach- ald Critchlow, a professor of histo- ing and legacy of the document on should be accepted people, particularly recalled that he had been given his ing of the Roman pontiff because it ry at Arizona State University. the regulation of birth issued July and church teaching in the United States, first assignment as a priest just a is true,” said Cardinal Wuerl. “We At the time, there were move- 25, 1968. on the subject should dissented from this year before the encyclical’s release. know it is true because of the au- ments in support of eugenics, abor- The symposium was titled “Em- be changed. teaching. Students “It was immediately met with thority with which he teaches it.” tion rights, and sterilizations in an bracing God’s Vision for Marriage, Blessed Paul re- Philadelphia Archbishop and faculty went on widespread dissent and vocal oppo- While historians note that “Hu- attempt to curb population growth, Love and Life,” and brought to- Charles J. Chaput strike at The Catholic sition,” he said. “I was surprised to jected the commis- manae Vitae” “constitutes a and other clergymen concelebrate the April 6 closing Mass for a symposium marking the Critchlow told an audience at The gether experts on a variety of topics sion’s report and in University of Amer- see such vehement rejection.” high-water mark in silent lack of Catholic University of America in related to the encyclical’s teachings ica after the board of reception on the part of the faith- 50th anniversary of Blessed Paul VI’s encyclical “Humanae Vitae.” The Mass was celebrated in the “Humanae Vitae” af- Cardinal Wuerl also recalled the Crypt Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the in Washington. Washington, D.C., on April 5. on human sexuality and family life. trustees denied the tenure of a pro- ful,” Cardinal Wuerl said, “we take firmed the church’s teaching on the quick action on the part of what CNS photo/Rui Barros, The Catholic University of America Those who thought voluntary fam- In a session exploring the historical sanctity of human life and its oppo- fessor, Father Charles E. Curran, was then the National Conference confidence in the reminder that a ily planning was not enough pro- context of the times when the encyc- sition to artificial contraception. In who publicly disagreed with the en- of Catholic Bishops in writing a lack of reception of the teaching posed other, more coercive ideas, lical was released, Critchlow noted the document, the pope warned of cyclical’s teaching. Cardinal Patrick pastoral letter to support and ex- does not negate its truth.” the document, which still “stands “In the end, what ‘Humanae Vi- sexual acts we see today in Ameri- such as requiring couples to get a that prior to the drafting of “Hu- the harm that widespread use of con- O’Boyle disciplined 39 priests in the plain the encyclical after it had Indeed, throughout the anniversa- as a profound and affirmative” -de tae’ proved was to be prophetic in ca,” Critchlow added. license to have a child or requiring manae Vitae,” a commission was traception would cause in society, Archdiocese of Washington for their been issued. The NCCB had as its ry symposium, people continually fense of traditional values and fam- its warnings of the breakdown of sterilization for couples with more appointed to give suggestions for the such as lowering of moral standards, dissent from the document. Thou- president then-Pittsburgh Bishop praised the prophetic message of ily life, said Critchlow. family and the depersonalization of See LEGACY, Page 13 12 Catholic Times April 22, 2018

VITAE, continued from Page 11 partner whom he should surround with care and af- changed on contraception, true marital love, and fection” (HV, 17). Paul VI was pointing to the fact openness to children? that by opposing the life-giving potential of the mar- What married couples should take away from ital act, contraception can lead men to look at wom- Humanae Vitae is that married love is a beautiful, en merely as available sex objects. Who can doubt yet demanding love. It is a love that requires a mu- that this has happened? At a recent conference on tual and total gift of self, which sometimes entails Humanae Vitae held at The Catholic University of sacrifice. When this self-giving love is expressed America, Archbishop Charles Chaput said that “Hu- in the conjugal act, married couples give and re- manae Vitae identified and rejected sexual exploita- ceive the totality of themselves, holding nothing tion of women years before that message entered the back, including their procreative potential. This cultural mainstream,” and Archbishop Chaput noted means that far from being a negative teaching, the that Paul VI would not have been surprised by the teaching of Humanae Vitae offers positive instruc- #MeToo movement. tion on how to live according to God’s beautiful In many ways contraception is the paradigmatic is- design for married love, a love which is given sue in sexual morality. Contraceptive behavior rep- the privilege of being life-giving. There are many resents an acceptance of the premise that it is mor- ways that a husband and a wife can express love ally legitimate to separate the baby-making and the for each other, but when they choose to express love-making dimensions of the conjugal act. Once Unfortunately, many people who reject the teach- their love in the conjugal act they are choosing an this premise is accepted it leads to other distortions ing of Humanae Vitae have never read the docu- expression of married love that has a life-giving of the conjugal act and of the human person, and the ment. If people are confused by the Church’s teach- potential. Couples have the responsibility of rever- sexual confusion that our culture suffers from today. ing on contraception, or even if they are opposed encing God’s design for this act, and speaking “the In many cases, those who suffer the most are women. to this teaching, I would encourage them to read language of the body” in truth. They should ac- Humanae Vitae (it can be found online at: http:// knowledge and accept what God has made sex for, Why is this teaching on the negative impact of w2.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en//doc- and not attempt to make it what they want it to contraception so widely rejected in society and uments/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae. be. This is, by the way, where natural methods of even among Catholics? html). It is a short document, and I have known peo- regulating fertility differ strikingly from contracep- One reason why Paul VI’s teaching on the nega- ple, including medical physicians, who are shocked tion. Natural methods of regulating fertility allow tive impact of contraception is so widely rejected in by how prescient the document is. However, I know a couple to work with God as responsible parents society, even among Catholics, is that we have all even more people who when they are presented with to either achieve or avoid conception, while rev- been infected with a false understanding of “free- the Church’s teaching on responsible parenthood erencing both human nature and the nature of the dom” that was promoted by the sexual revolution. (even though they have not read Humanae Vitae are marital act. Contrary to what many believe, true freedom is not blown away by how much sense the teaching makes. So, above all, married couples should get over the merely self-will; it is not simply the ability to do I know many couples who have said that they wish misperception that Humanae Vitae imposes a bunch whatever we want to do, whenever we want to do it. they had heard this teaching earlier in their married of arbitrary rules. Instead, they should see this encyc- This radical understanding of freedom is at the heart lives, because they have experienced the negative lical of Blessed Pope Paul VI as safeguarding God’s of the sexual revolution, which claims the right to effects (physical and relational) of contraception. beautiful plan for married love, a plan that will lead do whatever one wants in the sexual arena. The sex- Many of these couples just didn’t know that there to true happiness and freedom if we follow it. Walk- ual “freedom” of the sexual revolution proclaimed was any other way to exist. After embracing God’s ing in the way of truth may not always be easy, but it that we are only free when we can have sex on-de- plan for married love and the marital act, they expe- will always be worth it. To those who might not be mand, any way we want, without any consequences. rienced the joy and peace of speaking “the language convinced of the Church’s teaching on responsible However, Jesus reminds us that only the truth sets us of the body” in truth. parenthood, I would simply say, “Come and see” (Jn free (Jn 8:32). In reality, true freedom is only found What should married couples take away from 1:39). Read Humanae Vitae , trust in God’s design when we freely choose to live according to the truth Humanae Vitae and how can their perception be for married love, and you might just be surprised. that comes from God. We are only truly free if we accept who we are, made male or female in God’s image and likeness, and give ourselves completely Humanae Vitae conference scheduled for Cincinnati to God and to others in true love. What may help people get over the difficulty of accepting that true The Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Couple to Church’s teaching regarding sexuality and bioeth- freedom means giving up the desire to do whatever Couple League is sponsoring a conference, “Fami- ics. West is best known for making St. John Paul we want to do, is to point out that the God to whom lies, become what you are!: Celebrating Humanae II’s Theology of the Body available and accessible we belong knows better than we do what will make Vitae as the bedrock of family life,” on Friday, July to all ages. us happy. Additionally, God desires our happiness 6 and Saturday, July 7 at the Sharonville Conven- A Spanish track complete with all-Spanish work- more than we could ever desire it for ourselves. So tion Center in Cincinnati. shops, daily Mass and adoration, a family-friendly we have nothing to fear, and everything to gain, by Organizers say the two-day event, scheduled just concert, and a five-hour “Family Fun” session will abandoning a false view of radical freedom and em- weeks before Humanae Vitae’s 50th anniversary, is be included as part of the weekend. bracing a freedom that coincides with choosing the a joyful way to thank God for the gifts of marriage, In addition, there will be a pre-conference con- truth that comes from God, including the truth about family life, and the blessings that have come from tinuing education day on Thursday, July 5, for CCL human sexuality that is articulated and defended in the prophetic encyclical. volunteers from across the nation. Humanae Vitae . Speakers will include Janet E. Smith, Christopher The conference is open to all CCL member fam- Do you encounter people who have not have West, and Damon Owens. Smith is a professor of ilies and those in the local region, and includes a read the document but then are shocked by how moral theology at the Sacred Heart Major Seminary childcare program for ages 3 to 18. Registration is prescient it is after reading it? in Detroit who regularly speaks on the Catholic available at ccli.org. April 22, 2018 Catholic Times 13 Wuerl: On ‘Humanae Vitae’ anniversary, we renew fidelity to the pope Catholic News Agency it was explained to us that the teaching of Paul VI “The Church, from the very beginning, has always was his own personal views, and that it was not truly recognized the special and unique role of Peter,” said a part of the papal ,” said Wuerl. Cardinal Donald Wuerl at the closing Mass of a Cath- However, the dissent was far from universal, he olic University of America symposium on the 50th said. Priests who agreed with the document and sup- anniversary of papal encyclical Humanae Vitae. ported the pope as the “universal shepherd” were The role of Peter - as an authoritative teacher of assisted by the United States Catholic Conference (a faith and morals - was reaffirmed, Wuerl believes, precursor to the USCCB) in writing a pastoral letter by the U.S. bishops’ response to initial controversy to help better explain and support the teachings out- over Humanae Vitae. lined in Humanae Vitae. This letter, titled “Human Life In Our Day,” was published about four months During the Mass, celebrated in the Basilica of the after the encyclical was released. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Wuerl said this experience helped to confirm his Wuerl spoke of his personal experience as a young beliefs in the importance of the teaching ministry of “One half century later, we continue to set forth priest at the time of Humanae Vitae’s promulgation. the pope, in addition to the overall teachings of the the teaching of Blessed Pope Paul VI concerning the He noted that he was taken aback by negative atti- document. proper regulation of the propagation of offspring, tudes towards the encyclical. “I was impressed then with the alacrity of the re- and over these five decades we have learned that it “As a newly-ordained priest, I came very quickly sponse in defense of the teaching office of Saint is not sufficient simply to announce the teaching and in ministry to recognize that not every encyclical or Peter and therefore the validation of the teaching of repeat the words of the encyclical.” meets with immediate accep- Humanae Vitae,” explained Wuerl. To assist with this endeavor, the cardinal suggest- tance,” he said, to laughter among the congregation. “But there was another lesson that I saw confirmed ed that this 50th anniversary be viewed as “a call to Having begun his first priestly assignment just the in those days of dissent from Humanae Vitae – the [...] whom we go out, announce, engage, and walk year before, Cardinal Wuerl said that he was “sur- importance of the teaching role of Peter. The issue with as we try to help them grasp and appropriate the prised” by the “vehement rejection” of the encyc- was not just what was said, but also who said it.” teaching of this encyclical.” lical, particularly in the archdiocese he now leads. The pope, regardless of which pope, is “Peter” and “Today then, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, as The Archdiocese of Washington, he said, was “one has the role of Christ’s vicar, Wuerl said. we commemorate the encyclical letter, Humanae Vi- of the largest flashpoints of opposition.” Wuerl conceded that there is still much to be done tae, we renew our own fidelity to the Vicar of Christ. “I remember attending a lecture on this very cam- in terms of implementing the teachings of Humanae It is his voice that gives us assurance of the truth of pus [The Catholic University of America] in which Vitae for the good of the faithful. what we profess.”

LEGACY, continued from Page 11 Noting Pope Francis’ call to be in touch with re- no longer out any natural difference has resulted in the “forced alities people are facing in their daily lives, Mary felt equal- separation of inseparable things,” such as a woman Eberstadt, an author and speaker on issues of ly respon- from her child, the man from the woman, and the culture, spoke about how the sexual rev- sible for child from the parents, said McCarthy. olution and the teachings of “Humanae Vitae” fit the out-of- In this worldview, relationships with others are into that reality. wedlock seen as constraining arrangements that “we didn’t’ “The promise for sex on demand without restraint birth, said sign up for,” she noted. Through artificial reproduc- may be the biggest temptation humanity has been Eberstadt. tive technology, these relationships are then brought faced with,” she said. Many back into the picture on different terms, as choices In the face of that temptation, the teachings of women be- within an individual’s control rather than a natural “Humanae Vitae” are difficult, “but to confuse hard lieve contraception will make them happier and freer occurrence, she added. (teachings) with wrong is an elementary error,” said than they were before, Eberstadt said, noting that to With these realities in mind, Eberstadt noted that Eberstadt. the contrary, studies have shown that female happi- the consistency in the teaching of “Humanae Vitae” “If we are truly to lean into reality as Pope Francis ness has declined. continues to draw in “people who seek the truth and has asked us to do ... there is only one conclusion ... As an example of how the sexual revolution and can find it nowhere else.” the most globally reviled and widely misunderstood widespread use of contraception benefited men more Marking the end of the conference, Cardinal document ... is also the most explanatory and pro- than women, Eberstadt pointed to the recent “Me Wuerl recognized that a large part of the anniver- phetic of our era,” she added. Too” movement where women have been sharing sary celebration for “Humanae Vitae” is “a call to While many proponents of contraception support stories of sexual harassment in the workplace. These the continued accompaniment of those to whom we it as a way to reduce the number of abortions, Eber- stories show how “widespread contraception licensed go out, announce, engage and walk with as we try stadt said it is now “clear beyond a reasonable doubt predation,” she said. to help them grasp and appropriate the teaching of that contraception also led to an increase in abor- Margaret McCarthy, an assistant professor of theo- this encyclical.” tion,” as rates of out-of-wedlock births exploded at logical anthropology at the Pontifical Pope John Paul “We, evangelizing disciples of the Lord Jesus, bring the same time that people were increasingly using II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family, so much to the appreciation of the value of life and the modern contraceptive methods. spoke about another contemporary challenge that re- integrity of its transmission,” said Cardinal Wuerl. When the availability of abortion made the birth sulted from the sexual revolution: “the un-gendering Sankowski is on the staff of the Catholic of a child “a physical choice of the mother,” it also of gender.” Standard, newspaper of the Archdiocese of made fatherhood a social choice for the father, who Today’s view of gender as a social construct with- Washington. 14 Catholic Times April 22, 2018 (Cycle B) The Weekday Bible Readings A good shepherd MONDAY Acts 11:1-18 Acts 4:8-12 and us, to encounter him as the shepherd who lays Psalm 42:2-3; 43:3-4 John 10:1-10 1 John 3:1-2 down his life for his sheep. Jesus is the shepherd who desires to live close to his sheep, sharing in TUESDAY Gospel: John 10:11-18 their existence with love and tender care. Acts 11:19-26 Psalm 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 By Jem Sullivan, Catholic News Service Jesus goes on to warn his disciples against a John 10:22-30 certain kind of shepherd who is not to be trusted. Deep below the Eternal City, Rome, lie sever- These are shepherds who are hired hands, working WEDNESDAY al early Christian images of Jesus. One remark- for pay, whose only interest is their own well-being 1 Peter 5:5b-14 able third-century fresco discovered in the Roman Psalm 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17 and self-preservation. At the first signs of danger, catacomb of Priscilla portrays Jesus as the Good Mark 16:15-20 this kind of shepherd simply abandons the flock to Shepherd. And we are led to ask, Why did the early the attack of the wolves, who eventually scatter or THURSDAY Christians opt to depict this Gospel image of Jesus? Acts 13:13-25 kill the frightened sheep. Psalm 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27 For the early Christians, the image of Jesus the As our good shepherd, Jesus desires to stay close John 13:16-20 Good Shepherd was a visual summary of their faith to us, his spiritual sheep. He longs to rescue us from in Jesus for it expressed in visual form what the first FRIDAY the power of alienation and sin. And he is willing to Acts 13:26-33 Christians understood as the meaning of Jesus’ life, Psalm 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab do that with his life. death and resurrection. John 14:1-6 This is the power of the love of Jesus, the Good The first Christians, our brothers and sisters in SATURDAY Shepherd. For he says, “I will lay down my life for faith, believed that Jesus was divine, the one sent Acts 13:44-52 my sheep. ... They will hear my voice and there will Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 to reconcile the world to God. So, they painted the John 14:7-14 Son of God as a simple yet strong shepherd car- be one flock, one shepherd” (Jn 10:15-16). rying one lost sheep on his shoulders while other During this Easter season, may we encounter Je- sheep remain close to their master. sus the Good Shepherd, who leads each one of us Their faith in the Incarnation of God led them to to the loving mercy of God, both personally and as believe that through the life, death and resurrection members of the body of Christ. As we draw close of Jesus, their Good Shepherd had drawn close to to Jesus the Good Shepherd, may we find the care, DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND his sheep, rescuing them from sin and restoring protection and guidance we desire, as we say in TELEVISION MASS SCHEDULE them to friendship with God. faith, “Speak to me, Lord.” WEEK OF APRIL 22, 2018 Reflection Question: In today’s Gospel, we read the Scripture passage SUNDAY MASS that must have inspired the early Christians as they How does your reading of the word of God each 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus St. Joseph chose to depict Jesus the Good Shepherd on the week lead you to encounter Jesus the Good Shep- Cathedral on St. Radio (AM 820), Co- herd? lumbus, and at www.stgabrielradio.com. walls of those ancient catacombs. Mass with the Passionist Fathers at In this familiar passage from the 10th chapter of Sullivan is secretary for Catholic education of 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), Channel 53, Columbus. the Gospel of St. John, Jesus invites his disciples, the Archdiocese of Washington. and 10:30 a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Chan- nel 18, Zanesville. Check local cable system for cable channel listing. Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Birming- Syrian priest among sainthood causes advanced by pope ham, Ala., at 8 a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum Channel 385, Catholic News Agency for beatification was opened Aug. 25, 2009, and he Insight Channel 382, or WOW Channel 378). Pope Francis approved the advancement of the was declared a on Sept. 6, 2009. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m., and midnight). causes of eight Servants of God, all priests and reli- The others now also declared ‘Venerable’ are: Mass from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at gious, including Fr. Varghese Payyappilly of the Sy- Emanuele Nunes Formigao, diocesan priest, found- 6:30 a.m. on ION TV (AT&T U-verse Channel ro-Malabar Catholic Church, based in Kerala, India. er of the Congregation of Religious Repairers of 195, Dish Network Channel 250, or DirecTV Channel 305). The pope met with Cardinal , pre- Our Lady of Fatima (1883-1958); Ludovica Lon- Mass from Massillon St. Mary Church at 10:30 a.m. on fect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, on gari, priest of the Congregation of the Priests of WILB radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and 89.5), Canton, heard April 14, declaring the eight as ‘Venerable.’ the Most Holy Sacrament (1889-1963); Elisabetta in Tuscarawas, Holmes, and Coshocton counties. Bruyere, founder of the Congregation of the Sisters Fr. Palakkappilly was born in India in 1876. He of Charity of Ottawa (1818-1876); Margherita Ric- DAILY MASS was a priest for the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Birming- ci Curbastro, founder of the Congregation of the which is a church sui iuris – an autonomous church ham, Ala. (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and midnight). See Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Agony with its specific rite but in with Rome. EWTN above; and on I-Lifetv (1856-1923); Florenza Giovanna Profilio, founder (Channel 113 in Ada, Logan, Millersburg, Mur- Ordained a priest on Dec. 21, 1907, while serving of the Institute of the Franciscan Sisters of the Im- ray City and Washington C.H.; Channel 125 in Marion, at Marth Mariam Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane maculate Conception of Lipari (1873-1956); Maria Newark, Newcomerstown and New Church in Arakuzha, he started St. Mary’s Higher Philadelphia; and Channel 207 in Zanesville); Dolore di Cristo Re, founder of the Congregation 8 p.m., St. Gabriel Radio (AM 820), Columbus, Secondary School. His concern for the poor led him of the Missionary Handmaids of Cristo Re (1888- and at www.stgabrielradio.com. to establish a congregation called the Sisters of the 1967); Justa Dominguez de Vidaurreta e Idoy, su- Destitute in 1927 as a way to continue what he con- perior of the Spanish Province of the Society of the We pray Week IV, Seasonal Proper sidered Christ’s redemptive mission among the poor. Daughters of the Charity of St. Vincent de’ Paoli of the He died on Oct. 5, 1929 from typhoid. His cause (1875-1958). April 22, 2018 Catholic Times 15 Roe v. Wade Derangement Syndrome The defense of the indefensible often leads to a a baby with Down syndrome into their lives,” but THE CATHOLIC kind of derangement in otherwise rational people. candidly confessed that such a baby was “not the DIFFERENCE That was the case with the defenders of slavery and child I wanted ... You can call me selfish, or worse, legalized racial segregation; it has become the case but I am in good company. The evidence is clear George Weigel with abortion. that most women confronted with the same unhappy I’ve long thought that the most callous, coldheart- alternative would make the same decision” to abort the Down syndrome child. self-identified Catholic U.S. senators who voted re- ed contribution to the national debate on abortion cently against a late-term abortion ban stand firm was penned by the feminist ideologue, Barbara Eh- “Not the child I wanted.” There, in a single phrase, against euthanasia? Will they defend the conscience renreich, in a 1985 column for the New York Times. is the moral dereliction at the center of Roe v. Wade rights of Catholic medical professionals who refuse There, Ms. Ehrenreich deplored the “lasting ... dam- Derangement Syndrome: if a pregnancy is incon- to participate in those euphemisms known as “preg- age” done by the pro-life movement by “getting even venient for career purposes, or the child to be born nancy termination” or “death with dignity”? Don’t pro-choice people to think of abortion as a ‘moral seems unlikely to tick all the boxes of one’s expecta- hold your breath. dilemma,’ an ‘agonizing decision,’ and related code tion, one makes the choice – “tragic,” as Ms. Marcus phrases for something murky and compromising ... admits, or No Big Deal, on the Ehrenreich scale of Which brings us to the recent Democratic primary Regrets are also fashionable, and one otherwise fem- values – to destroy the indisputably human life one in Illinois’s 3rd congressional district. There, the he- inist author wrote recently of mourning, each year has procreated. Lebensunwertes leben, “life unwor- roic Dan Lipinski, a stalwart pro-lifer, survived a vi- following her abortion, the putative birthday of her thy of life,” German eugenicists and legal scholars cious challenge from another victim of Roe v. Wade discarded fetus. I cannot speak for other women, of called it in the 1920s. And we all know, or should Derangement Syndrome, Maria Newman, who got course, but the one regret I have about my own abor- know, where that lethal logic led when the definition serious financial and ground-game support from tions is that they cost money that might otherwise of the “unworthy” was extended beyond the men- Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro-Choice America, have been spent on something more pleasurable, like tally handicapped to include certain ethnic groups, and Emily’s List. A few weeks before the primary, taking the kids to movies and theme parks.” thought not to be the kind of people other people Ms. Newman told a rally of her supporters, “I know what’s in his heart, and it’s called hate. This guy is Ms. Ehrenreich remains in a class, so to speak, of wanted as neighbors and fellow-citizens. dangerous. His views are dangerous.” her own. But now comes Ruth Marcus, op-ed col- The refusal to recognize that lethal logic is anoth- umnist and deputy editorial page director of the er facet of Roe v. Wade Derangement Syndrome. That is what Roe v. Wade Derangement Syndrome Washington Post, who, while admitting in a March There can be no denial that the object of an abor- has done to our politics: it’s made it possible to say 9 column that “the new Gerber baby with Down tion is a human being; elementary genetics teaches that what’s in the heart of a mild-mannered gentle- syndrome is awfully cute,” went on to announce us that. What is at issue – what has always been at man like Dan Lipinski is “hate” – and get away with that, “I can say without hesitation” that, had pre-na- issue – is what is owed, morally and legally, to that it. The defense of the indefensible leads to rage, and tal testing shown her carrying a child with Down human being. And if the lethal logic of Lebensun- rage becomes a form of madness. syndrome, “I would have terminated those pregnan- wertes leben prevails, where will the proponents of George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow cies ... grieved the loss and moved on.” Ms. Marcus an unrestricted abortion license stop, when it comes of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in went on to praise “families that knowingly welcome to eliminating the inconvenient? Will the fourteen Washington, D.C. If loneliness is breaking your heart, know that Jesus understands By Leandro M. Tapay, Diocesan Missions Director come from an orphanage, a nursing home, a hospital, being abandoned by his disciples. He did not retaliate If your heart has never been broken by loneliness, or a prison. It came from a hill – the hill of Calvary. when verbal insults were hurled at him. He did not or you have not experienced a situation when you felt It did not come from an orphan, or from an elderly resist the nails in his hands and feet. your life was so dark and that God was so far away, mother, or from a prisoner, or from a divorcee. It But when God seemed to turn His face away from count your blessings. Be thankful. Pray that you might came from Jesus – the Savior of the world. Jesus – that was more than Jesus could handle. That be spared from the terrible pain of loneliness. Like the scapegoat of old that was banished to the broke the camel’s back. He felt so alone and so lone- The cry of loneliness is prevalent in our society to- wilderness to die with the sins of the community ly. His heart was broken to pieces and He cried: “My day and we could hear it, if we would only stop and dumped upon it, Jesus, the sin bearer, felt so alone at God!” (Matt. 27:46). The wail came from Jesus’ listen. You could hear it from an abandoned child in Calvary. Jesus felt so alone in the sense that the sins parched lips. Jesus’ holy heart was broken. Like the an orphanage; or a lonely mother in a nursing home of all of humanity, from the beginning of the world to scapegoat, Jesus, the sin bearer, screamed as he wan- whose children are so busy that they do not have time the end of the world, were dumped on Jesus. Jesus felt dered in the eternal wasteland. to visit, call or write; or from a woman in a hospital so alone because only he could do what he did. Only From Jesus’ parched lips came the words screamed dying of cancer; or from a woman whose husband has he could die and redeem the world. by all who walk in the desert of loneliness – “Why? just left her for another woman; or from a little boy Like the scapegoat that was left alone in the wilder- being bullied at school; or from a prisoner who moans Why did you abandon me?” The pain caused by the ness, Jesus bore the sins of the world. Every lie ever because of shame and calls for mercy; or you could feeling of being abandoned by God could make one cry told, every object ever coveted, every promise ever hear it from the houses with manicured lawns in sub- from one’s own gut. That was Jesus’ cry on the cross. urban America, among the aborted dreams of aging broken was dumped on Jesus’ shoulders. On Calvary If you are struggling with loneliness, know that your homecoming queens. Jesus became sin (2 Cor. 5:21). God has felt infinitely more than what you are feeling. The cry of loneliness comes in various shapes and Sin and God do not mix. The most Holy God can- Picture Jesus with his eyes misting and with bruised forms. It does not respect age, gender, or social sta- not look at sin. So when the sins of the world were hands wiping your own tears away. Although Jesus tus. It comes from the poor and from the rich, from dumped on Jesus, He felt so abandoned by the Father. may offer no answer to your pain, although Jesus married people or single people. It comes from people It was more than Jesus could take. Jesus withstood may not solve your problem, although your questions who have failed and people who have succeeded. the tortures and the crucifixion. He withstood the may painfully freeze in mid-air, Jesus, who was once But the most gut-wrenching cry of loneliness did not beatings. He withstood the mockery. He withstood alone, understands your situation. 16 Catholic Times April 22, 2018 Pray for our dead

AUGUSTUS, M. Thomas “Tom,” 88, April 12 HEID, Charley, 77, April 10 St. Paul Church, Westerville Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia Sister Helene Barbara Groom, OP Funeral Mass for Sister Helene Bar- Schools in Hanford, and BURKART, Elizabeth V., 54, April 11 HOLCOMB, James Thomas “Tom,” 47, April 13 bara “Sally” Groom, OP, who died at St. Therese Little Flower School Immaculate Conception Church, Columbus St. Joseph Church, Circleville April 11 at Mount Carmel East, was in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In Co- BELMONTE, Douglas, 91, April 9 KOLAT, Rose (Jarosz), 86, April 6 celebrated Saturday, April 14 at St. lumbus, she was a social worker at Holy Family Church, Columbus Sacred Heart Church, New Philadelphia Leo Church in Columbus. Burial was St. Stephen’s Community House and at St. Joseph Cemetery. volunteered at the Joint Organization CONIE, Richard, 81, April 11 LeTOURNEAU, John P., 60, April 8 She was born on December 27, 1931 for Inner-City Needs (J.O.I.N.). St. Andrew Church, Columbus Seton Parish, Pickerington in Columbus to Thomas and Helene She was preceded in death by her CONWAY, Margaret Ann (Ryan), 89, April 9 MARTINI, Francis, 86, April 5 Groom. She was a member of the Do- parents, brothers, Joe and Jim, and St. Agatha Church, Columbus Immaculate Conception Church, Dennison minican Sisters of St. Catherine of Si- a sister, Patricia. Survivors include a ena of Kenosha for 56 years. sister, Marie Bresson, sisters-in-law, DONOHOE, Vivian Lucille, 77, April 8 NOTTURNIANO, Geraldine, 86, April 9 She served as an elementary teach- Pat and Jeanne Groom, and numerous Immaculate Conception Church, Dennison Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Columbus er at St. Rose/Thomas McCarthy nieces and nephews. ELLIOTT, Mary J. (Reynolds), 65, April 4 RIDGEWAY, Susan C. (Paster), 72 St. Joseph Church, Circleville Our Mother of Sorrows, Columbus Lucy Ciccone HARSH, Alice L., 98, April 14 RUSSO, John, 87, April 4 Funeral Mass for Lucy Ciccone, ly as a typist for Met Life and St. Cecilia Church, Columbus Immaculate Conception Church, Dennison 93, who died Thursday, April 12 in as a seamstress before becoming a HARSH, Thomas, 69, April 11 RUSZNYAK, Marta N., 88, April 11 Holmdel, New Jersey, was celebrat- homemaker. St. Pius X Church, Reynoldsburg St. Joan of Arc Church, Powell ed Wednesday, April 18, at the Most She was preceded in death by her Holy Redeemer Church in Matawan, husband, Donato “Danny” Ciccone. New Jersey. Burial was at Greenwood Survivors include her son, Father Sister M. Serafino of the Assumption, O.Carm Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York. Ciccone, daughters, Loretta (Martin) She was the mother of Father Joe Marangiello and Barbara (Timothy) Funeral Mass for Sister M. Serafino St. Margaret Hall, Garvey Manor, Ciccone, CSP, director of the New- Baron, brother, Pasquale (Constance) Besozzi of the Assumption, O.Carm, St. Patrick’s Home, and St. Teresa’s man Center at Ohio State Univer- Costagliola, sister, Antoinette Costa- 90, who died April 11, was celebrated Motherhouse. On August 26, 2014, sity, who celebrated the Mass of gliola, four grandchildren, and nieces Saturday, April 14, in the St. Joseph she returned to Ohio and lived at Christian Burial. She worked brief- and nephews. Chapel at Mother Angeline McCrory Mother Angeline McCrory Manor Manor in Columbus. Burial was at Cal- under the care of the sisters. vary Cemetery in New Philadelphia. She was appointed the Superior and She was born April 3, 1928 in Wain- Administrator of the majority of the wright, Ohio, to Serafino and Mary homes where she was assigned. She Assunta (Lupi) Besozzi. She entered also was a talented musician who her Carmelite congregation on Au- played the organ and piano, sang, and gust 14, 1950, made her first profes- directed the community choir. sion on April 15, 1952 and professed She was preceded in death by her her final vows on August 15, 1957. parents. Survivors include her broth- Assignments in her ministry to the ers, Francis and Thomas, sister, Te- age and infirmed included Mary Man- resa (Hank) Clasko, and numerous ning Walsh Home, St. Rita’s Home, nieces and nephews. Kathleen C. McClernon Funeral Mass for Kathleen C. Mc- also was employed by the diocese as Clernon, 72, a longtime educator in the associate director of curriculum the Diocese of Columbus who died and instruction. Friday, April 13, was celebrated She was preceded in death by her Wednesday, April 18 at Our Lady of parents, Ralph E. “Kelly” and Grace Peace Church in Columbus. Buri- S. Cody, and a son, Terence P. Mc- al was at Resurrection Cemetery in Clernon. Survivors include her hus- Lewis Center. band, Peter, daughter, Kelly (Paul She was a teacher and principal at Close), brothers, Monsignor John K. Columbus St. Mary School in Ger- Cody, S. Cody and Robert M. man Village for 40 years and later (Kim) Cody, sister, Barbara (John) was a substitute teacher at St. Mary Cody Burkholder, five grandchildren, and Hilliard St. Brendan School. She and nieces and nephews. April 22, 2018 Catholic Times 17 H A P P E N I N G S

Saturday Life and Mercy Mass, followed by rosary 25, WEDNESDAY day and Tuesday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. to 1 and confession. ‘The Wild Goose Is Loose’ Seminar p.m. Wednesday, St. Francis de Sales Church 40 Gran- APRIL ODU Sua Sponte 5-Kilometer Run 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon ville St., Newark. Exact replica of the Shroud of Turin 19, THURSDAY 10 a.m., Front of Erskine Hall, Ohio Dominican Univer- Woods Blvd., Columbus. Third meeting of four-week on loan from the National Shrine of St. Maximillian Cenacle at Holy Name sity, 1215 Sunbury Road, Columbus. Five-kilometer run “The Wild Goose Is Loose” seminar on the attributes of Kolbe. Exhibit includes large cricified corpus and 92 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Co- benefiting university’s Sua Sponte student-veteran as- the Holy Spirit and how to respond to the Spirit. Spon- panels detailing the history and science of the shroud. lumbus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with sociation. Cost $5 to $15; cash prizes to first three male sored by Columbus Catholic Renewal. Child care avail- 740-345-9874 prayers in the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement and female finishers; medals to all finishers; contest for able on request. 614-500-8178 or 614-614-989-7890 of Priests. most patriotic running attire. 918-289-4659 Healing Mass 28, SATURDAY Holy Hour at Holy Family Centering Prayer Group Meeting at Corpus Christi 7 p.m. St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Diocesan Jail and Prison Ministry Conference 6 to 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, 584 W. Broad St., Colum- 10:30 a.m. to noon, Corpus Christi Center of Peace, Columbus. Father Bill Faiella, CSC, will offer a Mass for 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sha- bus. Holy Hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 1111 E. Stewart Ave., Columbus. Centering prayer group inner healing for persons dealing with ordinary stress ron Woods Blvd., Columbus. Featured speaker is Ron followed by meeting of parish Holy Name and Junior meeting, beginning with silent prayer, followed by Con- and stress due to health and relationship issues. Zeilinger, executive director of Dismas Ministry, a na- Holy Name societies, with refreshments. 614-221-4323 templative Outreach DVD and discussion. 614-512-3731 tional Catholic prison outreach. Open to experienced prison ministers and those interested. Topics include Lecture Series Frassati Society Hike and Picnic Lunch 25-28, WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY Three Bags Full Consignment Sale restorative justice, models of ministry, re-entry ministry, 7 to 8 p.m., Jubilee Museum and Catholic Cultural Cen- 12:30 p.m., Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, and advocacy. 614-241-2540 ter, 57 S. Grubb St., Columbus. Monthly lecture series on Lewis Center. Columbus St. Patrick Church Frassati So- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 Back in His Arms Ministry Memorial Mass faith and culture begins with talk by Debbi Dach Sugar- ciety for young adults meets for picnic lunch and hike. man about her father, Holocaust survivor Morris Dach. p.m. Saturday (selected items half-price Friday 1 p.m., Resurrection Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum, 9751 614-224-9522 night and Saturday), Hartford Fairgrounds, 14028 N. High St., Lewis Center. Mass for families who are 614-600-0054 Jubilee Museum Open House and Fundraiser Abortion Recovery Network Group Fairgrounds Road, Croton. Three Bags Full consign- experiencing the loss of a child. 614-906-3115 6 to 9 p.m., Jubilee Museum and Catholic Cul- 7 to 8 p.m., Gateway Center, 2670 N. Colum- ment sale of children’s items. Unsold and unclaimed tural Center, 57 S. Grubb St., Columbus. “An Irish bus St., Lancaster. Abortion recovery network items are donated to Catholic and pro-life charities. 29, SUNDAY Easter” open house and fundraiser with entertainment group meeting for anyone interested in recov- 614-561-5300 Friends and Family Day Mass by the Blarney Hearts, door prizes, raffle drawings, grand ering from abortion or who has been through a 26, THURSDAY 10 a.m., St. Augustine & Gabriel Church, 1550 E. Hudson prize, museum tours, free hors d’oeuvres, and cash bar. recovery program, and wants to stay connected. St. lecture at ODU St., Columbus, Mass for families, friends, neighbors, and 614-721-2100 614-600-0054 3:30 p.m. Colonial Room at Sansbury Hall, Ohio Domini- alumni followed by potluck lunch. 614-268-3123 Eucharistic Holy Hour at Sacred Heart Spanish Mass at Columbus St. Peter can University, 1216 Sunbury Road, Columbus. Catherine Frassati Society Cathedral Mass and Brunch 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 893 St., Columbus. 7 p.m., St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Colum- of Siena, Model of Common Good with Dr. Matthew 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Colum- Eucharistic Holy Hour with the intention of deepened bus. Mass in Spanish. 706-761-4054 Ponesse, ODU associate professor of history, bus. Meet at the Cathedral for Mass followed by brunch holiness and an increase in the virtue of fortitude for Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing Ministry dinner at SuperChef. 614-224-9522 the Holy Father, bishops, and priests, concluding with 5:30 p.m., St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Road, Colum- Mass at Columbus St. Patrick 22, SUNDAY Noon, St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave., Columbus. Benediction, social period, and refreshments. St. Christopher Adult Religious Education bus. Mass followed by refreshments, dinner and pro- 614-372-5249 gram. Celebrant and keynote speaker is Bishop James Celebration of Mass Ad Orientem (with priest facing 10 to 11:20 a.m., Trinity Catholic School, 1440 Grandview the altar). 614-224-9522 Frassati Society Trivia Night Wall of Gallup, New Mexico. 614-718-0277 Ave., Columbus. “A Contemplative Journey” with Sister Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry 7 p.m., Yabo’s Tacos, 3051 Northwest Blvd., Upper Ar- Frassati Society Christ in the City Marguerite Chandler, OP, of the Shepherd’s Corner Ecol- 2 to 4 p.m., St. Church, 386 Buttles Ave., lington. Columbus St. Patrick Church Frassati Society for 7 p.m., St. Patrick Church, 280 N. Grant Ave. Columbus. ogy Center in Blacklick. Columbus. Fourth meeting of North High Deanery’s six- young adults sponsors trivia night. 614-224-9522 , confessions, Taize chant and Do- Praise Mass at Our Lady of the week Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry for those munican Compline followed by fellowship at Dladdagh 11 a.m., Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 5225 who have lost a loved one. Contact michaeljamess- 21, SATURDAY Irish Pub. 614-224-9522 Refugee Road, Columbus. Praise Mass with upbeat con- [email protected] or [email protected]. Life and Mercy Mass in Plain City temporary music. 614-861-1242 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, 140 West Ave., Plain City. ‘Awaken!’ Series at St. Michael Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry 26-29, THURSDAY-SUNDAY 4:30 to 5:45 p.m., St. Michael Church, 5750 N. High St., 2 to 4 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles Ave., The Battle of the Boat spring musical at St. Charles Worthington. Fifth talk in five-part “Awaken!” series fo- Columbus. Third meeting of North High Deanery’s six- 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. St. cused on empowering parents to a renewed personal All fund-raising events (festivals, bazaars, week Seasons of Hope Bereavement Ministry for those Charles Preparatory School Campus Theatre, 2010 E. relationship with the Trinity and equipping them with spaghetti dinners, fish fries, bake sales, who have lost a loved one. Contact michaeljamess- Broad St., Columbus. American debut of a new British the tools to spread the Good News. Topic: “: musical that tells the story of children trying to find pizza/sub sales, candy sales, etc.) [email protected] or [email protected]. Do you truly believe?” with Diocese of Columbus semi- their place in a world at war. 614-252-6714 will be placed in the St. Catherine of Secular narian Theo Madrid and youth minister Meg Heller. Knights of and Ladies Auxiliary Conference “Fund-Raising Guide.” An entry into the 2 to 4:30 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 Buttles 614-888-5384 Doubletree Hotel by Hilton, 175 Hutchinson Ave., Worth- Prayer Group Meeting at Christ the King Guide will be $18.50 for the first six lines, Ave., Columbus. Meet in church for prayer, followed by ington. Northern District Conference meeting of the 5 to 7 p.m., Christ the King Church, 2777 E. Livingston and $2.65 for each additional line. general meeting, ongoing formation, and fellowship. Visitors welcome. 614-895-7792 largest historically African-American Catholic lay or- Ave., Columbus (enter at daily Mass entrance). Weekly For more information, call Douglas Bean at ganization in America. Bishop Frederick Campbell will parish prayer group meets for praise, worship, ministry, 614-224-6530. Diocesan 150th Anniversary Mass 5:15 p.m. St. Joseph Cathedral, 212 E. Broad St., Columbus. celebrate Mass at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. and teaching. 614-237-0401 Join Bishop Frederick Campbell in celebrating a special Mass of thanksgiving for the 150th anniiversary of the 27-28, FRIDAY-SATURDAY diocese. Youth Ministry Leaders Retreat ‘Happenings’ submissions 6:30 pm. Friday to 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Therese Retreat MAY Center, 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus. Led by Dr. Gregory 2, WEDNESDAY Notices for items of Catholic interest must 23, MONDAY Bethesda Post-Abortion Healing Ministry “Dobie” Moser, executive director of Youth and Young ‘The Wild Goose Is Loose’ Seminar be received at least 12 days before expect- 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth Church, 6077 Sharon 6:30 p.m., support group meeting, 2744 Dover Road, Co- Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Cleveland. Theme: ed publication date. We will print them as Woods Blvd., Columbus. Fourth meeting of four-week lumbus (Christ the King convent, first building west of Vulnerability, Mystery, and Grace. 614-241-2565 “The Wild Goose Is Loose” seminar on the attributes of space permits. the church). 614-718-0277, 614-309-2651, 614-309-0157 the Holy Spirit and how to respond to the Spirit. Spon- Items not received before this deadline may Our Lady of Peace Men’s Bible Study 27-29 FRIDAY-SUNDAY Children of Eden spring musical at Bishop Ready sored by Columbus Catholic Renewal. Child care avail- not be published. 7 p.m., Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd., 7 p.m. Friday and Sunday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Bishop Ready able on request. 614-500-8178 or 614-614-989-7890 Listings cannot be taken by phone. Columbus. Bible study of Sunday Scripture readings. High School, 707 Salisbury Road, Columbus. Two-act Mail to: The Catholic Times musical focuses on and Eve, , and 3, THURSDAY Happenings, 24, TUESDAY and the Flood. 614-276-5263 Celacle at Holy Name 197 East Gay St., Columbus, OH 43215 Prayer Group at St. John the Baptist 6 p.m., Holy Name Church, 154 E. Patterson Ave., Colum- Fax to: 614-241-2518 12:30 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 168 E. Lincoln 27-2, FRIDAY-WEDNESDAY bus. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with prayers E-mail as text to [email protected] Ave., Columbus. Padre Pio Prayer Group meeting, includ- Man of the Shroud exhibit in the Cenacle format of the Marian Movement of ing rosary, devotions, and 1 p.m. Mass. 614-294-5319 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Mon- Priests 18 Catholic Times April 22, 2018

The Battle of Boat The St. Charles Preparatory School effort. However, they soon have to Drama Department will present The tackle their own conflict in the form Battle of the Boat, the American pre- of a local gang that will stop at noth- miere of a new British musical, as its ing to see every plan they form fail. spring production at 8 p.m. Thursday, The new musical is a celebration of April 26 through Saturday, April 28 the British spirit that shone through and at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29 in the World War I. St. Charles Campus Theatre. The Battle of Boat was first pro- Written by Jenna Donnelly and duced by Jeremy Walker for the Na- production of this musical in the Photo: Cast members in The Battle of Ethan Lewis Maltby, The Battle of tional Youth Music Theatre, directed United States. the Boat include (in boat from left) Jack Boat is a courageous tale of children by Kate Golledge and performed at Tickets are $10 each for adults and Margiotta, Jaz Nappier, Claire Ferguson trying to find their place in a world the Rose Theatre Kingston in Au- $5 for students. Reservations may be and Natalie Tangeman; (Standing from at war. Frustrated by their inabili- gust 2016. The St. Charles Prepara- placed by calling the St. Charles main left) Campbell Smith, Nathan Kuhr, ty to join, the children decide to do tory School production of The Bat- office at 614-252-6714 between 9 a.m. Matthew Turek, Jarrod Hay and Donald whatever it takes to help in the war tle of Boat is the first authorized and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Search.

Children of Eden ODU Art Exhibit The theater department at Bishop Ready High School, Ohio Dominican University 707 Salisbury Road, will will present its 2018 Senior Art present the John Caird/ Exhibition from April 27 to June Stephen Schwartz musical 30 in the Wehrle Gallery, located Children of Eden at 7 p.m. in Wehrle Hall on ODU’s cam- Friday, April 27 and Sun- pus, 1216 Sunbury Road in Co- day, April 29, and at 2 p.m. lumbus. An opening reception Saturday, April 28. will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, April 27, to coincide with the The first act focuses on Inauguration of Dr. Robert A. Adam and Eve and Cain Gervasi as the university’s 16th and Abel. Act Two explores president. Noah and the Flood. The play is designed to have one “From the Halls of Wehrle: player perform two roles, 2018 Senior Exhibition” will fea- one in each act. Six seniors, ture a range of content and media five juniors, five sopho- by ODU senior art, art education mores, and six freshmen and graphic design majors. comprise the cast under the The exhibition is free and open direction of Bishop Ready to the public. The Wehrle Gal- faculty member Jill Larger. lery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 Seniors Daniel Houston and $8 for students. p.m. Monday through Friday. (Cain/Japheth), Marie Pece (Eve/Mama), and Kyle For more information, call the school at 614-276- For more information on the Ferko (Seth/Shem) are joined by juniors Daniel Ham- 5263. exhibit, visit ohiodominican. ilton (Adam/Noah) and Dominic Tokar (Abel/Ham) in Photo: Cast members in Children of Eden (foreground, edu/Wehrle. dual roles. Junior John Pyles plays Father. from left), Daniel Hamilton, Marie Pece, Grace Larger, Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for ages 65 and older, and Daniel Houston. April 22, 2018 Catholic Times 19 ODU to honor three distinguished alumni Ohio Dominican University will rec- Society, and has served on the alumni en in New ognize three graduates who are lead- association council since 2011. York City; ers in their community with its dis- She is also a graduate of Cleveland and as tinguished alumni award at Reunion Collinwood High School and of Xavi- director 2018, which will take place Saturday, er University in Cincinnati, where she of social April 28 on its campus at 1215 Sun- earned a master’s degree in counseling work at bury Road, Columbus. and education. She has been director the Mo- The honorees will be Mira R. Wright, of human resources administration for hun Health Sister Margie Davis, OP, and Reta since 2003. Care Cen- Clemans Holden. The distinguished In 2011, she established ODU’s fund ter in Co- lumbus. alumni awards were established in which provides financial assistance to Mira Wright Sr. Margie Davis, OP Reta Holden 1980 to recognizeAd graduates Proof of Ohio multicultural Sheet students. Since Dominican or St. Mary of the Springs Sister Margie is a 1972 graduate 2013, she 216.647.1144 • [email protected] versity’s graduate school of business. College, as the university previously with a bachelor of arts degree in so- has been campus ministry director at was known, who have demonstrated cial work. She also is a graduate of ODU. During that time, the univer- She is an Indianapolis resident and sity has participated in many service has worked at Battelle Memorial In- is Proof ais commitment submitted for to edits serving or acceptance; others in pleasea Columbus let us know Our your Lady changes, of Peace or School global society as ethical and effective trips, including annual spring break stitute, Syntex Corp., the Indianapo- approval as soon as possible. Please reply to this email.and Bishop Watterson High School leaders and are grounded in the pur- and The Ohio State University. In service mission trips to Haiti. Sister lis Children’s Museum, John Strange suit of truth, justice, and peace. 1982, she took her first profession of Margie is heavily involved in ac- Elementary School, H&R Block, the vows and joined the Dominican Sis- tivities at her alma mater, attending Conner Prairie living history site near 1. AD IS APPROVEDWright earned AS IS a bacheloror of2. artsAD IS NOT APPROVED degree in from Ohio Do- ters of St. Mary of the Springs, now campus events, coordinating opportu- Indianapolis, and Trader Joe’s. She is Please reply ASAP to this email nities to serve in the community, and a longtime member of ODU’s alumni minican in 1978. She was a memberto letthe us Dominican know what changesSisters of are Peace, which meeting with students. association council and also is a mem- of the basketball team, and in 1979needed is ODU’s founding congregation. as an assistant coach became the first She has worked in various minis- Holden earned a bachelor of arts de- ber of ODU’s President’s Society and African American to serve the school tries, including as a case manager and gree in biology from St. Mary of the Legacy Society. She has given gen- in a coaching role. She has helped re- team leader at Southeast Community Springs College. She graduated from erously toward faculty research and cruit students to ODU, has served as a Mental Health Center; at The Dwell- Newark Catholic High School, and student scholarships at the university. mentor, is a member of the President’s ing Place, a shelter for homeless wom- attended OSU and Santa Clara Uni- Photos courtesy Ohio Dominican University Blessed Romero’s canonization probably in Rome in October Catholic News Service RUNOHIO During an April 11 homily in Washington, Salvadoran Archbishop Jose Luis Escobar Alas said Jeff McGowan the canonization of Blessed Oscar Romero will “probably” be in Rome and “probably” take place at end of October after a meeting of bishops. CIRCLEVILLE Memorial 5K “PUMPKIN SHOW” Columbus —August 12th He hedged his statement, saying the final decision is up to Pope Francis. Classic 5 Miler on October 20th in Memory of: In Memory of Je McGowan “Soon we will have a canonization,” the archbishop said. “On May 19, we will know the date Jeff McGowan & Jean McGowan and the place.” That’s the date cardinals will gather at the Vatican for a meeting known as a con- sistory, where they’re expected to decide the details. Ohio’s source for running | www.runohio.com Matt McGowan - [email protected] The archbishop’s statement came hours after reports that Honduran Cardinal Oscar Maradiaga told the press in Madrid that the canonization would take place Oct. 21. Blessed Romero was assassinated March 24, 1980, during Mass after repeat- edly pleading for an end to violence, to injustice against the poor, and to the killing of innocent civilians during an armed conflict that ultimately lasted 12 years and resulted in more than 70,000 deaths in the country.

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