Spring 2014, Issue PORTER156 a newsletter of the Capuchin Province of Mid-America www.capuchins.org Holy See Bestows Honor of Minor Basilica on St. Fidelis Church There’s a modest but gleeful lift in the smile of Fr. Jeff Ernst and awe-inspiring ambience. Raising St. Fidelis Church to these days. A simple mention of the latest and greatest news the status of a minor basilica gives emphasis to the spiritual in Ellis County, KS, and the Capuchin priest of 17 years grins heritage that is its foundation.” sheepishly. In the United States, the process for petitioning the Holy The announcement from the Diocese of Salina was made early See to grant the title Minor Basilica is managed through the morning on March 8 by Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger: “It U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Divine is with exceptional pleasure that I inform you that the Holy Worship. Fr. Jeff said the application was long and arduous, See has bestowed the so he set aside many title of Minor Basilica Friday evenings and on the Church of St. Sunday afternoons Fidelis, of Victoria, to methodically KS. Surely there is no process the task, one among us unaware demonstrating how of this wonderful and St. Fidelis Church met stately old structure the main conditions which has been a focal for obtaining the title point of veneration and of minor basilica. pilgrimage for Kansans and many others for The four conditions more than a century.” are the church 1) must have been dedicated to Fr. Jeff, who has since God by a liturgical rite been reassigned as and must stand out as associate pastor of a center of active and St. John’s Church in pastoral liturgy, 2) be Lawrence, KS, recalls of an appropriate size walking through the and with architectural front doors of the The historic St. Fidelis Church, once dubbed “The Cathedral of the Plains.” and artistic worth, Victoria church early 3) have historical one afternoon, and being almost overwhelmed. “This could value or importance, and 4) have liturgical celebrations of the be a basilica,” he thought to himself, and thus the ember to various seasons carried out in a praiseworthy manner. pursue the idea was lit. Construction of St. Fidelis Church began in 1908 and was “What contributes to its dignity and what was the inspiration completed three years later. Three other smaller churches behind its construction is the celebration of the Eucharist,” previously served the local Catholic community. Fr. Jeff reflected. “And so, while the structure itself is an architectural marvel, and its construction an engineering The new basilica is 220' long and 110' wide at the transepts, wonder, it is what happens within the heart of that structure, with a height of 44' from floor to ceiling. Outside, the peak at the , that makes it the inspiring church that it is. of the roof is 75' high and the twin towers rise to 141'. The ritual of the is what gives the church its mystique continued on next page Provincial PORTER

Bishop George Fitzsimons of Salina, by a special act of conse- Minor Basilica continued cration and dedication on the Church’s 75th anniversary, set aside a newly installed Carrara marble and rossa antica altar and the church itself for the perpetual and exclusive use of worship on May 25, 1985.

The Capuchin have a 136-year history with the Volga- German immigrants and remnants of the first settlers of this area, gentlemen farmers from England. The first Capuchin friars to arrive in Ellis County in 1878 at the invitation of Bishop Louis Mary Fink, OSB, of the Diocese of Leaven- worth were Fr. Matthew Hau and Fr. Anastasius Müller. Cholera claimed the life of Fr. Matthew just six weeks later. But Fr. Müller, aided by Fr. Joseph Callisanctius Meyerhoefer, helped establish Victoria as the Capuchins’ headquarters from A 1911 photo shows St. Fidelis Church nearing the end of construction, but Wilson, KS, to the Colorado border. before the bell towers were formed. Marjorie Raisch, in a 1948 Master’s thesis wrote, “Victoria Liturgical and community celebrations on June 7 will for- is regarded nationally with profound respect because of the mally make the Basilica of St. Fidelis the 78th basilica in the almost unbelievable accomplishment associated with the United States, joining over 1,600 others worldwide. Of note, construction of this ‘Cathedral of the Plains.’ The product St. Fidelis Church was placed on the National Register of of back-breaking labor donated by the approximately Historical Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 250 families comprising St. Fidelis parish, it stands today 1971. In 2007, The Kansas Sampler Foundation by popular as an awesome reminder of the depth of their reverence, vote selected the Cathedral of the Plains as one of the Eight the tenacity of their convictions, and the humility which Wonders of Kansas. prompted them to mold by hand one of the largest and finest symbols of religious devotion in the Midwest.

“Countless wagonloads of [lime]stone, six for every family member of the parish 14 and older, were quarried, hauled, and dressed by the people themselves. With large families so common, it was not unusual for a father and his sons to haul as many as 70 or 80 loads of stone. Another 4,000 wagons of sands were also hauled, and practically all of the work was done without the benefit of motors.”

At the time of its dedication in 1911, St. Fidelis Church was the largest church west of the Mississippi River. It seats 1,100. Three-time presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan dubbed the massive Romanesque structure “The Cathedral of the Plains” when he visited the Church in 1912.

PORTER The Provincial Porter is a publication of the Capuchin Province of Mid-America, Inc. Publisher: Fr. Christopher Popravak, O.F.M.Cap. Editor: Stephanie Pedersen Counsel & Contributor: Fr. Blaine Burkey, O.F.M.Cap. Send correspondence to: Provincial Porter 3613 Wyandot St., Denver, CO 80211 An oil painting of patron St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, , is a focal element of or email: [email protected] the interior of St. Fidelis Church. 2 Spring 2014 Newsletter Rebuild My Church Discernment Weekend Draws Record Number by Fr. Joseph Mary Elder, O.F.M.Cap. Following lunch, the men visited the Capuchin Poor Clare Director of Vocations - West community at Our Lady of Light Monastery. They had a chance to speak with sisters who lead a contemplative life, A record number of 20 men from across the country after the model of St. Clare, and to ask questions about how registered for the Capuchins’ “Rebuild My Church” the Sisters’ mission complements that of their Capuchin vocation retreat February 7-9 in Denver. Participants came brothers. After a brief stop at St. Francis Friary, the men from Minnesota, California, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Colorado.

“Rebuild My Church” was the command that St. Francis of received from while praying before the San Damiano Cross early in his conversion. Francis initially took the command quite literally and began repairing the dilapidated church building itself. Only later did he come to understand that visited Samaritan House, the largest Catholic homeless shelter God was asking him to rebuild and strengthen the people in Denver. This was the highlight of the tour for many of of God through an authentic witness to the Gospel life. the men. Fr. Michael Suchnicki, the shelter’s chaplain, and Likewise, “Rebuild My Church” is the theme that guided the Bro. Augustine Rohde, who works as a nurse in the shelter’s Capuchins’ vocation retreat, presenting young men with a clinic, provided the men with a glimpse of the Capuchins’ radical and authentic example of living the Gospel life after mission among the poor and homeless in Denver’s inner-city. the manner of St. Francis. In addition, several of the shelter’s residents were on hand to testify to the powerful witness of the Capuchin presence at The weekend began on Friday evening with Vespers and a Samaritan House. presentation on the history and spirituality of St. Francis and the Capuchin Reform. The retreat continued Saturday Saturday evening was a time for deeper prayer and reflection. morning with Lauds (morning prayer in the Divine Office), The men participated in a holy hour accompanied by a talk on the fraternal aspect of Capuchin life by Bro. Donald Rank. Mass, and a presentation on the charism of poverty by Bro. The men listened intently as some of the province’s younger Brandon Berg. friars shared their stories of conversion and the vocation discernment that ultimately led them to the Capuchins. The men toured various Capuchin houses and ministries. St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, where Capuchins On Sunday morning following Lauds, Fr. David Songy spoke study for the priesthood, was the first stop. about the religious vow of chastity. The group returned to Annunciation Church for Mass in Spanish. It was an Afterward, the men visited Annunciation , opportunity to see the life of the parish in action. a Capuchin parish near downtown Denver. Part of the visit included a tour of the beautiful historic church and an The retreat ended with instructions on vocation discernment explanation of the Capuchins’ commitment to working in and the importance of regular contact with the province’s poor parishes and serving the bodily and spiritual needs of the vocation directors. Please pray that God will continue to send local community. discerning men to us in such abundance! 3 Provincial PORTER The Franciscan Heart of a Jesuit Pope by Fr. Earl Meyer, O.F.M.Cap. majority, a fellow cardinal leaned over and told him, “Don’t Director, Capuchin Center for Spiritual Life forget the poor.” “Right away I thought of St. and his regard for the poor,” said the new pope. “Then I thought “Who am I to judge?” The New Yorker magazine suggested of war. Francis loved peace. I also thought of St. Francis of that those five words of Pope Francis were the most important Assisi’s concern for the natural environment and how he was a words spoken in 2013. When Pope Francis was asked about poor man, a simple man, who would like a poor church, for the rumors that gay priests were serving in the Vatican, he replied, poor. And that is how the name came to me.” “If someone is gay, who searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” Poverty, peace, and ecology. Those three motives for the selection of his name capture well the social message of St. Those words can, of course, be misconstrued to mean that moral Francis. Franciscan concern for the poor means living simply judgments have no value. Yet the pope prefaced his question so that others may simply live. It means avoiding the lure with moral requisites: “someone who searches for the Lord and of consumerism, so that one’s blessings may be shared more has good will.” In honoring Pope Francis as the Person of the generously with those in need. This ideal was expressed indelibly Year, Time magazine observed that his statement meant that by St. Philip Neri who said, “The second coat in your closet does he would not judge a priest because of his sexual orientation. not belong to you. It belongs to the child who has none.” It is “There is no change in the teachings of the Church,” wrote Time. not wrong to have two coats. But if your neighbor is in need, sharing is not charity, it is justice. What then was so remarkable about that response of Pope Francis? After all, the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, St. Francis grew up amid brutal warfare between the communities around Assisi. The ideal of his youth was a “those who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies must be knight in shining armor. But he soon saw accepted with respect, the futility of war and devoted his life to compassion, and fostering peace. The Peace Prayer of St. sensitivity; and every Francis may be second only to the Lord’s unjust discrimination Prayer in popularity. in their regard is to be avoided.” (CCC The best-selling garden ornament in our #2358) secular culture is a statue of St. Francis, the patron of ecology. His vision of The significance of creation, which is sung in his Canticle of the the pope’s response Sun, is a reminder that we are related to all is that it brings a of creation as brothers and sisters. What we fresh perspective to do to nature, we are doing to ourselves, to modern moral issues. everyone. That is no small matter; it is at the Poverty, peace, and ecology, the ideals of heart of all dialogue. St. Francis, are also the ideals of many The present stalemate non-believers. Their underlying motives in public moral may differ but the concerns of many in our debates sorely needs world are the concerns of St. Francis. This a new perspective. convergence of ideals has created “a new Pope Francis realized Franciscan moment” in history. Perhaps that a head-to-head confrontation has been unproductive, so he many who would never enter the church through the front has proposed a heart-to-heart conversation. He begins with the door may find themselves coming in the back door when they person, not the law. The commandments are not diminished, embrace the legacy of St. Francis. That may well be the subtle but the discussion begins with the experience of the person. This ploy of this “Franciscan Pope.” is not a cure-all, but it is an inviting opportunity. The pope’s perspective is fresh, yet it is as old as St. Francis of Assisi who Pope Francis is the first Jesuit pope. At least four popes were cautioned his friars, “not to judge others, but rather let everyone members of a Franciscan Order: Nicholas IV (1288-1292), judge and despise himself.” (Rule of St. Francis, Chapter 2) Sixtus IV (1471-1484), Sixtus V (1585-1590), and Clement XIV (1769-1774). According to the sentiment on the streets of When this first-ever Jesuit pope announced that his papal name Rome, we almost had a Capuchin pope at the last conclave, and would be Francis, many assumed that it was in honor of his some see that candidate as still viable. Although the church is fellow Jesuit, St. Francis Xavier. But the pope himself explained yet to be blessed with a Capuchin pope, we can rejoice that we that when votes for him reached the required two-thirds now have a Franciscan heart on the chair of St. Peter. 4 Spring 2014 Newsletter Robed in the Capuchin habit for 75 years Christmas letters reveal a ’s love story We don’t know when Fr. Simon Conrad began writing a general at the Alverne, the downtown chapel in St. Louis where I am Christmas letter, but in 1975 he started keeping copies of chaplain, also honored me with a heartwarming anniversary each one. By then 54, he had published his two books, Master celebration.” and Model and Brothers of the Sun; had taught for 21 years in seminary in Herman, PA, and Victoria, KS; had been rector 1996: “For me 1996 was a of the latter school for three years; had conducted, along with year of lights and shadows: a Fr. Bertin Roll, national television’s first retreat for teens (CBS, memorable Golden Jubilee (of 1968); preached on CBS radio’s “Church of the Air;” and ordination) here and another served for six years as the Province of St. Augustine’s director of one at the family reunion in communications. the summer. Death has again thinned the circle of family, At Christmas of 1975, Fr. Simon wrote to his family and friars and friends...” friends, “I am in Los Angeles now...for work at the Franciscan Communications Center... The Center... produces the ‘spots’ 1998: “The cardiac rehab for radio and TV (‘From the with love”) and is coming along quite well films, filmstrips, slides and recordings for religious education... and so is the prostate cancer The Center publishes a preaching service (‘Good News’) for Fr. Simon Conrad (1921-2013) treatment...” priests with about 7,000 subscribers. I’m on the staff of ‘Good News’ and also help in the development office and with special 1999: “When the Pope was here...I was privileged to be in the projects.” front row as a concelebrant...an unforgettable day in my life...” Subsequent letters, 2001: “God has been very kind to me these fourscore years every one filled and I am grateful that I am able to continue to serve Him as a with beautiful, Capuchin priest.” original meditations on the meaning of 2003: “She (Mother Teresa) visited us at St. Patrick’s several years Christmas, often ago and what a privilege it was to shake her hand and talk with also revealed what her and look into those eyes.” was going on in Fr. Simon’s own life: 2005: “Someone told me that 85 isn’t the end of the world; I 1976: “My know, but I think I can see it from here...” assignment at the Franciscan 2006: “I don’t see any buzzards circling above just yet. I know I Communications am at the sunset of my life and I must say I enjoy the view and Center continues the moments.” to be interesting, exciting, and, I hope, fruitful...I’m glad to be involved in this 2008: “After 65 years we Capuchin friars are moving out of important corner of the Lord’s Vineyard.” St. Louis. I’ll be in Victoria, Kansas...Since change is a constant part of life, it is time to move on.” 1977: “The superiors of our new Capuchin Province of Mid- America...have appointed me Director of Planning. I appreciate 2009: My legs are reminding me of my many birthdays and the confidence they have placed in me with this assignment. I mileage of the years (could it be 88,000 miles? Ha!). Otherwise, shall be among my own Capuchin ‘family’ again in an area where I am settled here in Victoria.” I was stationed from 1956 to 1968.” 2011: “I’m in the 90s now and coping with the demands of aging.” 1981: “I was...appointed associate pastor, my first assignment in parish work. (Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?)” Fr. Simon wrote his last Christmas letter in 2012. He remained active in the daily life of the friary until his last weeks and 1990: “This has been a special year for me. I enjoyed a dream remained alert and grateful to all when Sister Death came for come true in a Jubilee trip (50th anniversary of my vows as a him on December 8, 2013. He was then 68 years a priest and Capuchin) to Assisi and Rome...The good people who worship had worn the brown robe for over 75 years.

5 Provincial PORTER With their hearts filled with gratitude Capuchin Celebrate 25 Years in Province by Sr. Teresa Angeles, O.S.C.Cap. Fr. Malachy McBride, Bro. Eugene Pellegrino, and Fr. , Our Lady of Light Monastery Thaddeous Posey, among others who are now members of the Eternity Fraternity. As we began the Novena of the Immaculate Conception in 1987, then abbess of the Monastery of Irapuato, Mexico The adage “count your blessings” comes to mind, but I think Mother Guadalupe Cisneros, put a small box in front of the it is impossible to count all the blessings that we have received . She invited each sister to place our name during these years. One of the greatest blessings that the in the box if we felt the Lord was calling us to take part of Lord had bestowed on our community has been sharing in the foundation of Capuchin Sisters in Denver. I will always part of the life of our Capuchin Brothers of Saint Conrad; remember December 8, 1987, when Mother Guadalupe, in we give thanks to the Lord for their good example of living our blessed chapel, announced the names of the 10 sisters the Gospel life and for their fraternal care. Our first years who would establish Our Lady of Light Monastery, more than could have been very hard had it not been for our Capuchin 1,500 miles away. brothers who provided us with the help we needed, both materially and spiritually. On November 17, 1988, Fr. Thomas More Janeck met us in Mexico City and, after celebrating the Holy Eucharist at In a special way, Fr. Charles Polifka offered us both fraternal the Basilica of Guadalupe, we entered the plane bound for and maternal care, coming to our monastery many times to Denver. It was around 8 p.m. when we peered through the be sure that we had everything we needed. Bro. Felix Shinsky plane’s small window, and saw for our very first time, the city managed the task of our shopping for several years; he cheered of Denver adorned with colorful lights. Upon our arrival, our us with his friendship and good sense of humor. Likewise, Capuchin brothers, together with then Vicar for Religious Fr. Thomas More, who was our first chaplain, provided us Fr. Marcian O’Meara, gave us a very warm welcome. Thus with spiritual nourishment for almost 20 years. began our story of a new community of Capuchin Poor Clare Sisters…a new adventure, like the It has been a great blessing, with thanks to one of Abraham, a calling to live our Capuchin brothers, that we have shared in faith with the Lord at our side. in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist for Several months before our 25th all these years. I pray the Lord will reward anniversary, we dedicated the these friars in His Book of Eternal Life. 17th of every month to celebrate, pray, and reflect on the life of With great joy we celebrated the silver our community here in Denver. anniversary of our arrival to Denver on Seemingly, it was like making November 17, 2013. For this special a pilgrimage in a retrospective occasion, five sisters from our community way. During the months of in Irapuato were present, as well as several preparation, our hearts were full sisters from Amarillo, TX, and Pueblo, CO. Like their Capuchin Brothers, the Capuchin Poor Clares elect of gratitude, first and foremost in leadership to serve for three years. Pictured here is the remembering the Lord’s countless Poor Clares’ current council (left to right): Sr. Margarita Bar- We rejoiced in the presence of many of rientos, Abbess Sr. Teresa de Jesús Angeles, and Sr. María de blessings, especially His loving Cristo, and past Provincial Minister Fr. Charles Polifka. our Capuchin brothers who were with us presence in our midst. Our that day, along with some of our special prayers of thanksgiving also reflected our gratitude on the friends and benefactors who initiated our silver anniversary kindness of so many people who supported us throughout celebration with a gathering last summer. We were happy these 25 years with their friendship and material means. that some of our friends from Saint Patrick’s Oratory, present when we arrived 25 years ago, were also able to celebrate with In a special way we remembered and prayed for our Capuchin us on this occasion. brothers and sisters who were near to us and who touched our lives in different ways before preceding us in our journey We give thanks to the Lord for these 25 years, and we look to toward God including: Mother Josefina Vargas, Sr. Carmen the future with hope, believing that, in His loving presence, Ordonez, Sr. Isabel Valtierra, Fr. Rene Bower, Fr. Ed Judy, all will be blessed!

6 Spring 2014 Newsletter After two decades, founded in strong leadership & vision Brown Robe Benefit is “Beyond Expectation!” “Everything the Capuchins do, Pee Wee’s attorney, Ed Aro of and every celebration we have Arnold and Porter LLP, reflected, ever shared with them, has been “This prison is a lifeless place beyond our expectation,” friend of that is operated to be lifeless and the Capuchins Sue Jackson said. so visitors are themselves really It was at that moment that Gina impacted by what they see there Francis, Special Events Director, and by the suffering that goes on and Stephanie Pedersen, Director in this place. It’s a tremendous of Development, nodded at one burden that the people who another. The theme for the 20th visit take on themselves for a anniversary of the province’s annual tremendous benefit to the people special event was born….“Beyond whom they are dealing with. It is Expectation.” like going to visit the lepers who no one else wants to touch.” The backdrop for the 20th anniversary of the Brown Robe Benefit was a Pee Wee desired to share his smattering of event images from the gratitude with those outside his last two decades paired with framed cell, and to this end, drew a picture images of the Capuchin friars of Our Lady of Guadalupe with living and working among God’s colored pencils, which people. The event did not stray he donated to the live from its successful model of a auction. The drawing cocktail hour, live and silent fetched $2,500, and a auctions, dinner, and a program second piece sold for feature. $500, all to fulfill Pee Wee’s wish to benefit In absentia, Honorary the Capuchins and Chairpersons Pat and Annabel their ministries, even Bowlen were recognized for their from solitary confinement. leadership and partnership with the friars and this event over the last 19 This year’s event marked the years. The event leadership team 10th anniversary of the friars’ named founding chair Janie Smith coveted “friar project” which Honorary Chair Emeritus. Smith features articles personally was recognized for her vision and created by Capuchin friars. conviction to deliver the first benefit By row left to right: Fr. John These projects have included Lager helped honor founding in 1994. event chair Janie Smith 20 years birdhouses, picture frames, tau after the first Brown Robe Benefit; Denver’s premiere - crosses, flower pots, wooden fish, garden on-air news anchor Adele Arakawa served as mistress of cer One of the pinnacle elements of the emonies; Bro. Mark Schenk and Fr. Mike Scully returned to stones, walking sticks, mission crosses, and th 20 anniversary celebration was a video Denver to celebrate the event’s 20th anniversary; longtime this year aprons. The friars’ projects are that featured the Capuchins’ prison Capuchin friends Kathleen Ramirez, Tee Schall, Sr. Sharon coveted, so bidding is intense. The friars’ Ford, RSM, and Lucy Kane share in the evening’s excitement; ministry. The province has several friars Nancy and Kevin Kopp pose before Denver Broncos’ projects netted $3,000 in the evening gala. committed to this apostolic outreach. Quarterback Peyton Manning’s autographed jersey on the silent auction; and Provincial Fr. Christopher Popravak Prison Chaplain Fr. Barnabas Eichor shares a reflection. Blessed with a challenge grant from an said, “(These are) human beings that have made big mistakes, anonymous benefactor to secure matching gifts for the province’s but no one is beyond the salvation and redemption of the Lord,” formation program, guests pledged nearly $100,000 in cash The video revealed the story of one inmate in particular, Herbert to support the training and formation of Capuchin priests Perkins, known as Pee Wee, who was sentenced to solitary and brothers. These gifts, combined with revenue from all the confinement for his crime. After several years of incarceration, other facets of the evening, helped the province raise funds that Pee Wee, 38, attributes his conversion of heart to a Capuchin support the lives and ministries of the Capuchins serving the friar who has faithfully visited him in prison. Province of Mid-America.

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Approximately $16 billion in airline miles or reward Province Unveils New Logo points go unredeemed each year.* Last year Becki from Garland, TX, donated her credit card miles and saved The Capuchin Province of Mid-America has unveiled its new the province over $2,000 in airfare expense. Becki came logo based on St. Conrad of Parzham’s ministry of service at to know the Capuchins through Fr. Simeon Gallagher the friary door. St. Conrad is the patron saint of the province when he gave a retreat more than two decades earlier. which was established on April 12, 1977. “Fr. Simeon Gallagher has offered guidance, compassion, The province’s legal name remains the same: Capuchin and concern to my entire family and to so many Province of Mid-America, Inc. However, for media use, the others,” Becki said. “When I received an e-mail from council decided to utilize Capuchin Franciscans: Province the Capuchin friars requesting airline miles or credit of St. Conrad. card miles I was so excited that I could contribute! I encourage you to check to see if you can spare a few There are three primary reasons for the alteration: 1) it is miles to help our Capuchin friars continue to spread the more likely that people would identify affectively with a word of God. It’s easy.” friar-saint, than they would a territory; 2) most other North American-Pacific Capuchin Conference members (which Do you have 25,000 miles or more you could share? To includes Mid-America) identify themselves in the media donate, please call 303.433.0296, ext. 105. by their saint patron; and 3) the new logo more specifically Source: Forbes, 4/23/2012; citing a joint study from Colloquy and Swift highlights the province’s history and character of hospitality Exchange and service, illustrated in the spirit of its provincial patron.