THELEAVEN.COM | VOL. 36, NO. 34 | APRIL 24, 2015 LEAVEN PHOTO BY LORI WOOD HABIGER Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann meets with the chancery employees of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph on April 21. The archbishop was named the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph following the resignation of Bishop Robert Finn. Archbishop Naumann will continue his duties in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Bishop Finn resigns; Archbishop Naumann to administer Missouri diocese By Jessica Langdon in both Kansas and Missouri, and [email protected] I pray that noted that the church is ultimate- ly “not our church, but Christ’s ANSAS CITY, the coming church,” and it’s only for a time Mo. — When weeks and months that those serving in its leader- Archbishop Jo- ship are stewards of it. seph F. Naumann will be a time of “By definition, the role of an penned his Leav- “ administrator is for a very short en column for grace and healing season,” explained Archbishop Kthis week, he likely couldn’t have Naumann in a letter to the people imagined how true his words for the diocese.” of the Missouri diocese. would turn out to be when he re- “This will not be a time for in- marked that “Pope Francis seems Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann novation or change, but a time to to always have a few surprises up sustain the ordinary and essen- his white sleeves.” tial activities of the Church and, For on April 21, the Vatican As Archbishop Naumann where possible, to advance the press office in Rome announced steps into the role of episcopal initiatives that are already under- that Pope Francis had accepted leader of the Diocese of Kansas way,” he said. the resignation of Bishop Robert City-St. Joseph, he will also car- Having lived in the Kansas W. Finn as leader of the Diocese ry on his schedule and duties as City community for more than of Kansas City-St. Joseph and had archbishop of the Archdiocese of 11 years, he wrote, he is aware appointed Archbishop Naumann Kansas City in Kansas. of the beauty and vitality of as the apostolic administrator of In accepting his new appoint- the Catholic community across the Missouri diocese until a per- ment, Archbishop Naumann re- LEAVEN PHOTO BY LORI WOOD HABIGER manent bishop is appointed. quested prayers from the faithful >> See “ARCHBISHOP” on page 5 Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann celebrates Mass with the chancery em- ployees of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph on April 21. WHEN DO YOU RECEIVE THE LEAVEN? INTO THE WILD We want to know when do you typically receive The Leaven in Kansas college students joined Father Nick Bla- ha, director of the Didde Catholic Campus Cen- the mail. Friday? Saturday? Monday? Later? Please email your ter in Emporia, on a grueling Lenten wilderness answer, along with what city you live in, to: todd.habiger@ retreat to get a greater appreciation for God’s theleaven.org. creation. Pages 7-9. 2 ARCHBISHOP THELEAVEN.COM | APRIL 24, 2015 APRIL 24, 2015 | THELEAVEN.COM SECOND FRONT PAGE 3 LIFE WILL BE VICTORIOUS Join me in preparing for Pope Francis’ Holy Year of Mercy ope Francis break down the barriers of indifference that too often CALENDAR April 29 THE ‘GO-TO GUY’ seems to al- reign supreme and mask our Confirmation — Christ the ARCHBISHOP King, Topeka ways have a hypocrisy and egoism.” Father Frank Horvat remembered for his friendliness, sense of humor The pope asks that this NAUMANN P April 30 By Joe Bollig few surprises up his Jubilee of Mercy be a time Administrative Team meeting [email protected] when the entire church April 24 Archdiocesan Envisioning Team white sleeves. reflects upon the corporal May 2 ARCHBISHOP meeting — Chancery ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Among his most recent and spiritual works of Keynote address — Knights of Columbus state convention The priesthood does unanticipated moves was JOSEPH F. NAUMANN mercy. The corporal works April 25 banquet, Topeka not require a sense of his announcement of the of mercy come directly Kansas City Catholic Women’s humor — but it helps. extraordinary Jubilee of from the Gospel: to feed the Conference, “Living in Truth” May 3 Father Frank Hor- Mercy. He made his official thresholds of our churches hungry, give drink to the Celebrant and homilist — vat, who died on April announcement of the Jubilee to experience the merciful thirsty, clothe the naked, Mass — Church of the Ascen- Knights of Columbus state sion, Overland Park 14 at 82, was known for his friendli- Year on the vigil of Divine love of Jesus. welcome the stranger, convention Mass, Topeka K ness, affability and his well-developed Mercy by describing Jesus Pope Francis reminds heal the sick, visit the Priestly ordination of Brother Golden jubilee Mass for Father sense of humor. as “the face of the Father’s us that mercy is the key imprisoned and bury the Simon Baker, OSB — St. Bene- Jerry Spencer — Curé of Ars, “He loved to play jokes on people,” mercy.” Pope Francis to understanding both the dead. Similarly, the spiritual dict’s Abbey, Atchison Leawood said Pat Shultz, parish secretary at declared: “Jesus of Nazareth, teaching of Jesus as well as works of mercy (to counsel Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence by his words, actions and the purpose of his ministry. the doubtful, instruct the April 26 May 4 from 1985-2014. his entire person reveals the An essential criterion for ignorant, admonish sinners, Pastoral visit — Our Lady of Envisioning Team meeting — Unity, Kansas City, Kansas One morning, Schultz came into mercy of God.” being Our Lord’s disciple is comfort the afflicted, forgive Chancery the office, as usual, to begin another The Holy Father the capacity to give mercy offenses, bear patiently Scouting Mass and reception Confirmation — Our Lady of day. As she sat in her office chair and described mercy as “the to others. The Holy Father those who do us ill, and — Cathedral, Kansas City, Guadalupe, Topeka moved it forward, she began to hear bridge that connects declared that pardoning pray for the living and the Kansas little sounds: “pop, pop, pop, pop.” God and man, opening the offenses of others is “an dead) are also integral to May 5 “Before [Father Frank] came into our hearts to a hope imperative from which we living the Christian life. For April 27 Confirmation — Sacred Heart, Confirmation — St. Catherine, the office, he put bubble wrap under of being loved forever cannot excuse ourselves.” your personal preparation Tonganoxie Emporia the floor mat,” said Shultz, with a despite our sinfulness.” Pope Francis invites every for the Jubilee of Mercy, chuckle. The pope declared that member of the church to I encourage you to select ARCHBISHOP April 28 Father Jim Shaughnessy, pastor part of the reason that he make a pilgrimage during both one corporal work of Donnelly College member KELEHER of St. Gregory the Great Parish in wants the entire church to the Jubilee of Mercy to mercy and one spiritual board meeting Marysville and St. Malachy in Beattie, contemplate the breadth one of the designated Holy work of mercy that you April 26 PHOTO BY DON WOLF recalled a similar incident. and beauty of God’s mercy Doors throughout the world want to commit yourself to Vespers and dinner with Confirmation — St. Sebastian, Father Frank Horvat, center, died on April 14. He was 82. He had been in declining health since suffering a stroke in 2011. recently ordained priests “He’d sneak up behind you when a is so that we might become so that “by crossing the begin living or to strive to Florida dog was barking, and he’d reach down more effective witnesses of threshold of the Holy Door, live more fully. farm — which still exists — near 49th ishes and touched the lives of many. and grab you by the ankle,” said Fa- his compassionate love in we will find the strength to Pope Francis expresses and Leavenworth Road in Kansas Father Shaughnessy got to know ther Shaughnessy. the world. embrace God’s mercy and a particular desire that, City, Kansas. The family joined Christ Father Horvat when he was his pastor PARISHES SERVED That was the side a lot of people • 1958 — Associate, Queen of the Our Holy Father asked dedicate ourselves to being during this Jubilee of Mercy, truly human encounter, a begin on Dec. 7, the Vigil the King Parish when it was estab- at St. Michael Parish in Axtell. He also saw, but there was another side as Holy Rosary, Overland Park every diocesan church to merciful with others as the we rekindle a love for the source of liberation, rich for the solemnity of the lished in 1940. succeeded Father Horvat as pastor of well. • 1958 — Associate, Holy Name designate a special “Holy Father has been with us.” sacrament of reconciliation with the responsibility for Immaculate Conception, Father Tom Kearns, a retired priest Corpus Christi Parish in Lawrence, of “Even though he was very outgo- Parish, Topeka Door of Mercy,” similar to The pope once again or penance. He challenges overcoming obstacles and which coincides with the of the archdiocese, went to high which Father Horvat was the found- ing and loving to everyone, I often got • 1961 — Associate, St. John the the ones at the basilicas exhorts the church to go out confessors to be first taking up the new life of 50th anniversary of the school with Father Horvat. ing pastor. to see the side of him where he was a Evangelist, Kansas City, Kansas in Rome.