DAKOTA CATHOLIC A CTION Volume 73, Number 1 The Catholic Voice for the Diocese of Bismarck January 2014

INDEX From the Bishop’s Desk...... 2 Bishop Kagan consecrates the diocese St. Mary’s claims football championship ....4 Obituary ...... 5 to the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts Ag Attitudes ...... 12 Into the Deep...... 12 Run to Win...... 12 Pope Frank...... 13 Making Sense out of Bioethics...... 14 From the Editor ...... 14 Calendar of Events ...... 15 Three men ordained permanent deacons Kordonowy, Martin and Schmidt will serve in Belfield, Williston and Bismarck respectively BISMARCK—Bismarck Bishop David Kagan ordained three men to the permanent diaconate on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Cathedral of the Holy Monsignor Thomas Richter (back left) and Fr. Jared Johnson (back right) carry images of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Spirit. the Immaculate Heart of Mary to the back of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit before Bishop Kagan performed the conse­ Loren Kordonowy, Gerald Martin and cration. The images are now hanging in the church. (Photo by Deacon Joe Krupinsky) Randal Schmidt were ordained and have each been assigned to serve at their home parishes. Kordonowy will assist Fr. Bill Ruelle at the The Year of Faith is over... Church of St. Bernard (Belfield) and its mis­ sions: the Churches of St. Mary (South Heart) and Sts. Peter and Paul (New Hradec). Martin now what? will serve Fr. Russell Kovash, Fr. Joseph Evinger and Fr. Biju Antony at the Church of St. Joseph BISMARCK—Now that the Year of Faith “Who better to go with us (as we bear (Williston) and its missions: the Churches of is over, Bishop of Bismarck David Kagan Christ in our bodies, having received him in St. John the Baptist (Trenton) and St. Boni­ called for all the people of the Bismarck Holy Communion) into the new evangeli­ face (Grenora). Schmidt will assist Monsignor Diocese to keep on going—to “effortlessly zation than the first and the best evangelizer Thomas Richter, Fr. Nick Schneider and Fr. and seamlessly” transition into the new of all of us, our Blessed Mother?” Kagan Jared Johnson at the Cathedral of the Holy evangelization. said. “She is always near to Christ, going to­ Spirit (Bismarck). The global observance of the Year of ward Him and inevitably bringing someone “As we approach the close of the great Year Faith began on Oct. 11, 2012 and concluded else with her.” of Faith, you are most fortunate to receive on Nov. 24, 2013. In the Bismarck Diocese, Sharing our faith with others in new ways sacred ordination to the diaconate. This is not a the celebration included the visit of Cardi­ is something “we have to do for the sake of reward. This is a gift—a gift from almighty God nals Raymond Burke and Timothy Dolan to our salva­ in and through His Church, for His Church,” western N.D., the ordination of six men to tion,” and Bishop Kagan said during his homily to the the priesthood and three men men at the ordination Mass. “You will not need to the permanent diaconate, to worry what you are to say or what you are to and the THIRST 2013 con­ do. God, the Holy Spirit, who consecrates you ference that drew over 7,000 this day for service in His Church, will give you people from across the country everything you need to say; He will show you to Bismarck. Because of the all that you are to do. Obey Him.” graces received during the past year, “we are even more ready Continued on Page 3 to take Christ to our homes, to our schools, to where we work and where we live,” Kagan said in his Year of Faith clos­ ing Mass homily, given at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on the solemnity of Christ the King. also for the “reclama­ The Mass also included the tion of our country,” consecration of the Diocese of Bismarck to Kagan said. As more and more Catholics the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immacu­ do so, they will “re-create and resurrect a late Heart of Mary—something Bishop Catholic culture…where the center of our Kagan has urged all Catholics to do in their lives really is living our faith, not just in own parishes and homes. (See story on page church.” 3.) Kagan said engaging in the new evange­ Bishop Paul Zipfel previously consecrated lization means Catholics live as Catholics the diocese to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in “not just in name, but in fact.” 2009, but 2013 now marks the first time a “We have to be the agents of the culture consecration to the Immaculate Heart was of life. We are given a great privilege because Bishop Kagan grasps the hands of Randal Schmidt during the performed in the diocese’s 103-year history. of our faith: We want others to know Christ, ordination Mass as he asks, “Do you promise respect and obedience to me and my successors?” (Photo by Deacon Joe Why Mary? our King, the way we do.” Krupinsky)  • Dakota Catholic Action January 2014

BISHOP’S SCHEDULE From the Bishop’s Desk Bishop David D. Kagan, D.D., P.A., J.C.L. JANUARY 2014

Jan. 1 • Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 10 a.m.

Creating a Catholic Jan. 4-10 • Region VIII Bishops’ Retreat, Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center, culture of life in 2014 Calif. Jan. 14 • Catholic Charities of North Dakota ven though this first issue of the Da­ abundant divine assistance so that we can make general board meeting, Center kota Catholic Action in 2014 will arrive our hope for heaven a reality. for Pastoral Ministry, Bismarck, in your homes before the actual New If the “Catholic culture” is the imitation of 12 p.m. Year dawns upon us, let me wish each Jesus, then what does this mean for us? Again, Eand every one of you a happy, peace-filled and simply put, this means that we pray every day. Jan. 19 • Confirmation at the Church blessed New Year. As Catholics, we have already In our prayer, we thank God for His goodness of Queen of Peace, Dickinson, begun our New Year of grace and favor from to us and to ask Him for everything we need 10 a.m. MT the Lord on the first Sunday of Advent, and that day so that we do not fall into sin. It means Jan. 21 • Real Presence Radio interview, so we should be spiritually ahead of what we that we do good works every day to the best 9 a.m. may want to accomplish temporally in our new calendar year. Jan. 22 • Right to Life Mass, Church of However, I would like to offer a suggestion St. Mary, Bismarck, 7 p.m. for a real resolution for the new calendar year Never of 2014 that would flow from our spiritual re­ Jan. 26 • Confirmation at the Church of solve of Advent. Instead of making several nice underestimate Spirit of Life, Mandan, 6 p.m. resolutions (which we may or may not keep), why don’t all of us make one resolution that we the power of the “ Jan. 28 • Catholic Schools Week Mass, can and will keep? Bishop Ryan High School, Minot, Let our resolution for this new calendar year example we give 1:30 p.m. be this: Strengthened by our Advent prepara­ Jan. 30 • Catholic Schools Week All-City tion for the Lord Jesus, we will work every day by our words and actions! Mass, Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, of this year to create the Catholic culture of 9 a.m. life in our families, parishes, communities and diocese. • Light of Christ Catholic Schools What is the “Catholic culture?” Very simply, of our ability—not so that we feel good about board meeting, Center for Pastoral it is the imitation of Jesus in the way we think, ourselves, but to allow others to recognize Jesus Ministry, Bismarck, 1:15 p.m. speak and act. This fact is revealed over and in us. Through us, they will see that Jesus loves over again in the four Gospels. Jesus is truthful them as well. Never underestimate the power of Jan. 31 • Catholic Schools Week Mass, and indeed, He is Truth in the flesh. He is truth­ the example we give by our words and actions! Dickinson Trinity High School, ful when He reveals who the Father is, who He Finally, it means that I am willing to go without Dickinson, 11 a.m. MT is, and who we are. something I want (or even something I need) Who is the Father? He is the one who has so that someone else in greater need may have created us simply because He loves us. There is it. no other reason. Who is Jesus? He is the eternal As I said, this can be our one true resolution Son of the Father who became just like us in for the New Year. And if we keep our resolution, all things except sin so that He could save us we will create that holy and distinctive “Catho­ Diocese of Bismarck from what we had done to ourselves. Who are lic culture” and it will increase in our families, pastoral appointments we? We are the beloved children of God who parishes, communities and diocese because it are destined for heaven if we live in hope for will be blessed by God. it. Knowing us better than we know ourselves, Have a blessed New Year and let’s really try to Bishop of Bismarck God the Holy Spirit dwells among us to give us make this a year for the Catholic culture of life. David D. Kagan, D.D., P.A., J.C.L.

ProTECTINg our CHIlDrEN The Diocese of Bismarck is firmly committed to the The following appointments are made with Total health and protection of our children, young people and vulnerable adults. With the hope of healing the the permission of Bishop of Bismarck David Consecration pain and suffering from sexual abuse in the Catholic D. Kagan effective November 17, 2013: Church, we encourage anyone who has suffered from to Jesus this abuse to please come forward and let us know. To report allegations of sexual abuse, please contact: Dale Deacon Loren Kordonowy Eberle, Chancellor, Diocese of Bismarck, PO Box 1575, through Mary Bismarck, ND 58502-1575. Phone: 701.223.1347 Will serve at the Churches of St. Bernard or 1.877.405.7435. The complaint form and policies (Belfield), St. Mary (South Heart) and Sts. can be found on the diocesan web site at http://www. Peter and Paul (New Hradec) bismarckdiocese.com.

CoDE oF PaSToral CoNDuCT Deacon Gerald Martin The Catholic Church must be exemplary: Clergy, staff, Bishop Kagan invites all clergy and laity whether diocesan or parish, and volunteers are held Will serve at the Churches of St. Joseph to join him in consecrating themselves accountable for their behavior. To enable the highest level (Williston), St. John the Baptist (Trenton) to Jesus through Mary on March 25, of accountability, there must be a clear and unambiguous and St. Boniface (Grenora) definition of appropriate behavior. To this end, this Code of the feast of the Annunciation. Pastoral Conduct is defined for the Diocese of Bismarck The 33 days of preparation and it provides a foundation for implementing effective Deacon Randal Schmidt begins on February 20. and enforceable standards for all personnel. View the Code of Pastoral Conduct at http://www.bismarckdiocese. Will serve at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Visit bismarckdiocese.com for more info. com. (Bismarck)

DAKOTA The Dakota Catholic Action (0011-5770) is published monthly except July by the Diocese of Bismarck, 420 Raymond Street, Bismarck, ND 58501-3723. atholiC Ction Periodical postage paid at Bismarck, ND, and additional mailing offices. C a POSTMASTER: Send address changes to address below. Publisher: Center for Pastoral Ministry - Most Reverend David D. Kagan, D.D., Diocese of Bismarck USPS0011-5770 Dakota Catholic Action, P.A., J.C.L., Bishop of Bismarck 520 N. Washington Street, PO Box 1137 PO Box 1137, Bismarck, ND 58502-1137 Editor: Matthew Kurtz Bismarck, ND 58502-1137 [email protected] Ph: 701-222-3035 Fax: 701-222-0269 The Dakota Catholic Action is funded in part by the annual God’s Share Appeal. www.bismarckdiocese.com January 2014 Dakota Catholic Action •  Three men ordained permanent deacons Continued from Page 1 In the Diocese of Bismarck, men have responded to the call to the diaconate since 1981. Applicants to the diaconate program are typically between 30 and 55 years old and come from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds. “It was, at times, a long five years, yet it went very quickly,” Schmidt said after his ordination, referring to the five-year formation program the men took part in with their wives to prepare for the diaconate. “Today was very much filled with the Holy Spirit.” “[My ordination] is probably one of the greatest blessings I’ve ever received in my life,” said Martin. “Service is always needed in the Church; our priests alone cannot do all the service that’s needed. We’re there to help and to train people to be of service as well.” Permanent deacons traditionally assist at eucharistic liturgies, perform baptisms, witness marriages, preside at funeral rites, teach the faith and perform other works of charity as a part of their ministry. “I’m looking forward to leading people in prayer during the different times of their life, whether it’s a celebration or maybe it’s a time of sadness,” Schmidt expressed. The Bismarck Diocese currently has 56 dea­ cons engaged in full-time active ministry as well The newly ordained deacons and their wives pose with Bishop David Kagan after the ordination Mass. From left, Deacon Loren as 15 retired deacons who perform ministry as and Wendy Kordonowy, Deacon Randall and Susan Schmidt and Deacon Gerald and Cheri Martin. (Photo by Deacon Joe Krupin­ requested. sky) Total enthronement Parishes aim to have every home enthroned to the Sacred Heart of Jesus By Matthew Kurtz their family prayer—especially a rosary before Two parishes south of Dickinson are taking dinner.” Bishop Kagan’s invitation to enthrone their After pitching the idea to the parish coun­ homes to the Sacred Heart of Jesus seriously. cil, Fr. Biju encouraged parishioners to sign The Churches of St. Mary in New England up for a time that he could visit their home to and St. Elizabeth in Lefor, N.D., led by Fr. begin the enthronement. He has been visiting Biju Chitteth, are actively working to fulfill Fr. homes since late October and after just a few Biju’s goal of enthroning “100 percent” of the months, over one-fourth of the homes have registered households to the Sacred Heart. been enthroned. “When I heard the idea of Bishop Kagan Larry and Betty Heick, who have been enthroning the diocese to the Sacred Heart, married 43 years, signed up right away to I personally felt that it was a very noble have Fr. Biju enthrone their home. thought,” Fr. Biju said. “Where I grew up in “We feel that the enthronement of the India, whenever a new house is built and Sacred Heart of Jesus is not just a devotion or before anyone starts living there, we enthrone just hanging a picture,” Betty Heick said. “We the house to the Sacred Heart. The family honor Jesus as the king of our homes, allow­ then gathers around the image every day for ing His love to permeate our families.”

Many families have begun enthroning their homes to the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Fr. Biju’s two parishes, including Francis and Cindy Martin (above). (Submitted photo)

“It is important to enthrone Christ in our homes because through the enthronement, we acknowledge the presence of Christ with us in our home. It helps us remember to keep God as the first priority of our lives,” Fr. Biju said. Fr. Biju purchased 300 images of the Sacred Heart of Jesus from India and now gives one framed image to each family as a gift when he visits for the enthronement. The images are hung in a prominent place in the home (most often in the living room). Since undertaking the “100 percent” chal­ lenge, many have already seen the fruit of the devotion. The Heicks said they have felt “peace and tranquility” in their home and other families have enjoyed the opportunity to have a relaxed conversation with their par­ ish priest. Likewise, Fr. Biju has been able to get to know the families of his parishes more personally. “We are able to talk about the hurt feelings Fr. Biju Chitteth (above, center) enthrones the Church of St. Mary in New England, N.D. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on and misunderstandings they may have and Nov. 24, the final day of the global Year of Faith. Fr. Biju has set a goal to enthrone every registered household at his two extend spiritual healing,” he explained. “It parishes to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. (Submitted photo) certainly strengthens the parish family.”  • Dakota Catholic Action January 2014

CHAMPIONS

St. Mary’s claims aa football championship Krebs, Martire make key plays as Saints survive late Wahpeton comeback

By Matthew Kurtz down run to bring Wahpe­ For the first time since 1994 (and after win­ ton within two with 1:16 ning just four games and missing the playoffs remaining—and a two-point a season ago), the St. Mary’s Saints are state conversion pending. football champions. “I told Gus [Smrekar], The Saints beat the Wahpeton Huskies 24-22 our safety, ‘Gus, I got this,’” in the North Dakota Class AA state champion­ St. Mary’s junior linebacker ship during the Dakota Bowl Nov. 15 at the Noah Krebs said, explaining Saints seniors (from left) Hunter Puetz, Brian Obritsch, Darius Sparks and Fargodome. his thoughts before Wahpe­ Matthew Aberle (Photos by Darlene Weigel) St. Mary’s jumped out to an early lead and ton attempted the two-point had a comfortable 28-8 cushion with 3:25 left conversion that could have tied the game. in the second quarter after a 43-yard field goal Krebs tackled Lingen for a loss on the play, at the helm. “We’re a little bit undersized, but kick by all-state soccer player Ryan Matire—the effectively sealing the state championship win there’s a whole lot of heart, a whole lot of fight longest field goal in the history of the Dakota for the Saints. “Right place, right timing. I don’t and a whole lot of defense in this group.” Bowl. know why this always happens to me,” said “It’s great to get this school a win. It’s great However, Wahpeton chipped away at the lead Krebs, who forced a key turnover in the Saints’ to get this sports program back on track,” Krebs in the second half. After cutting the deficit to semifinal win over Fargo Shanley the previous said. 24-16 early in the fourth quarter, the Huskies week. The win capped an 11-1 season for the forced another St. Mary’s punt with just under “I’m just happy for the kids,” said St. Mary’s Saints. St. Mary’s will graduate only seven three minutes left in the game. Huskies running head coach Dan Smrekar after the game, who seniors from this year’s state championship back Brock Lingen scored on a 14-yard touch­ claimed his fourth state title in his 36th season squad. More than football: A victory beyond the field By Matthew Kurtz fail.” Ruggles acknowledged that There’s a saying former Uni­ It’s 65 and sunny; it’s a the team had a lot of chances to versity of Mary head football give up throughout the season. coach Myron Schulz engrained in beautiful day for football! However, he praised their ability the mind of Saints assistant coach to remain steady in the face of Reed Ruggles when Ruggles was obstacles and challenged them to playing for the Marauders. first time as an assistant coach, plays when it counted. Our backs apply it to their lives. “It’d be 15 degrees out and he was shocked when he heard a were against the wall and they “I don’t care if it’s something he’d walk out and say, ‘It’s 65 and voice from behind him. “It’s 65 were ready to take the game over, in your family, if it’s something sunny; it’s a beautiful day for and sunny; it’s a beautiful day for but I could see in your eyes that it in your relationships at home, football!’” Ruggles told St. Mary’s football.” was 65 and sunny. Keep that even if it’s academics, if it’s sports, if players, faculty and fans at a Nov. Little did Ruggles know, Saints keel. That’s the life lesson. it’s an injury. That’s the virtue of 20 rally that celebrated the team’s head coach Dan Smrekar actually “It’s not going to be easy in fortitude. That’s courage.” 2013 state football championship. taught the saying to Schulz. Rug­ our lives,” Ruggles continued. While the team can now raise Whether the players were gles realized he’d never escape it, “There’s going to be good times a championship banner in its wearing parkas under their jer­ as Smrekar constantly repeated it and there’s going to be bad times, gymnasium, the players’ growth seys or they were drenched with to his football team as well. but you’ll remember that it’s 65 in virtue represents the most im­ sweat under a scorching sun, “I don’t want you to forget it,” and sunny. That’s the virtue of portant victory of the season. Schulz repeated the mantra. It Ruggles told the players at the temperance.” “You’re going to remember was always 65 and sunny and a rally. “I don’t want you to miss There was another mantra that for the rest of your life,” beautiful day for football. the life lesson. It was cold at times often repeated in the locker room Ruggles said. When Ruggles walked onto and it was hot, but it was always during this championship season: the SMCHS practice field for the 65 and sunny. You guys made “If you never quit, you never January 2014 Dakota Catholic Action •  obituary Sister Michael Kaliher Sister Michael Kaliher, 84, a member of the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery (Bismarck) entered eternal life Thursday, No­ vember 14, 2013 at St. Alexius Medical Center. Born on May 18, 1929 in Detroit, Mich., to George and Frances (Looney), she was given the name Marilyn Frances. She had one sister, Margaret Mary. The family eventu­ ally moved to Califor­ nia. In high school, Marilyn’s outstanding art talent earned her a two-year scholarship to Kann Institute of Art, West Hollywood, Calif., where she Sister Michael Kaliher learned that her heart was set on the fine arts. Her heart also led her to Annunciation Monastery where she made her monastic profession in 1952. With degrees in art and education, she taught in grade schools at St. Joseph (Mandan) New Priests Workshop The “new priests” of the Diocese of Bismarck (those newly ordained within the last three years or simply new to western and Cathedral (Bismarck). She also taught art N.D.), gathered Nov. 25-26 for the New Priests Workshop at the Center for Pastoral Ministry in Bismarck. Monsignor at St. Mary’s Central High School, Annuncia­ Patrick Schumacher, who serves as director of continuing education for clergy in the Bismarck Diocese, organized the tion Priory High School and Mary College. two-day workshop, which featured presentations on a variety of topics: diocesan attorney Tom Bair discussed civil law and corporate structures; licensed psychologist Dr. James Link covered matters pertinent to counseling; Judicial Vicar Fr. Sister Michael’s passion for God and art car­ Chris Kadrmas reviewed tribunal processes; and Bishop David Kagan discussed preaching, liturgical life and other topics. ried into her compassionate interactions with Twenty priests attended the meetings, comprising one-third of the diocese’s priests. The group will meet again in April her students. Her daily prayer before she walked 2014. into the classroom was, “God, let me help someone today.” Her illustrations are found in several books, including “Father DeSmet in Dakota” by Fr. Catholic convert Steve ray to speak at Louis Pfaller, OSB, of Assumption Abbey (Richardton) and “The First Sioux Nun” by February radio banquets Sister Ione Hilger, OSB, and “Medieval Women By Tannya Watterud banquets progress. Monastics” edited by Sister Miriam Schmitt, Raised in a fundamentalist Baptist family, As with past banquets, we are hopeful that OSB, both of Annunciation Monastery. Steve Ray “asked Jesus into his heart” and was many will consider sponsoring the event at the Sister Michael used her skill in making pot­ “born again” according to Baptist tradition at level of $250, $500 or $1,000 to cover the costs tery to teach the women of Chunkankadai, the age of four. In 1976, he married Janet, a so that all other donations can go directly to India better techniques for their craft. Upon Protestant. Prior to 1994, neither of them had our mission of evangelization. Opportunities her return, she taught English to Laotian and ever entered a Catholic Church. also exist to serve as table hosts who are will­ Indian immigrants. She retired to the monas­ As they worked to convince their friend, ing to invite eight guests to sit at their table or tery when her eyesight failed, but never tired Catholic convert and radio host Al Kresta, that simply plan to attend. For more information or of visiting with people about art. Many of her the early church was evangelical, Steve and Ja­ to RSVP, call 1-877-795-0122 by February 10. paintings grace the monastery walls and lift the net ended up being the ones who changed their Steve is a regular guest on Catholic radio and spirits of sisters and guests. minds. On Pentecost Sunday 1994, they became TV including Catholic Answers and EWTN. He A deeply spiritual woman, Sister Michael members of the Catholic Church. writes Bible studies for Catholic Scripture Study spent cherished time in contemplation. Despite You will be able to hear Steve tell his story at International and is the author of “Crossing the her failing vision, she would say, “I’m losing my the Real Presence Radio fundraising banquets Tiber,” “Faith for Beginners” and other books. eyesight, but I can still pray.” Her deepest prayer to be held in Fargo on Monday, Feb. 24 and in To learn more about Steve Ray, visit www. was to just close her eyes and be in God’s pres­ Bismarck on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Listen to Real catholic-convert.com. ence. Presence Radio for more details as plans for the

The Churches of Our Lady of Grace, St. Leo the Great, St. John the Apostle and Little Flower, along with Dakota Hope Clinic (a pregnancy help center) are excited to announce Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. renowned speaker on bioethics, will be coming to Minot on Saturday, March 22, 2014 Both presentations will be held at the Church of Our Lady of Grace in the lower church and are open to the public.

Pre-registration is not required. There is no charge; however, a free-will offering will be taken with proceeds going to support Dakota Hope Clinic. Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D.

SCHEDULE: Fr. Tad is the Director of Education 9:20 a.m...... Coffee and fellowship at the National Catholic Bioethics Center and writes a monthly column 9:45 a.m...... Prayer service on timely ethical issues in the DCA. 10-11:30 a.m...... Morning presentation: “End of Life Issues: How to make care and From contraception to reproductive treatment decisions for yourself and loved ones at the end of life” technology, abortion to euthanasia, Questions/answers until noon. he offers a clear and compelling 7-8:30 p.m...... Evening presentation: “Reproductive technologies: Thinking through analysis of modern bioethical ques­ the ethics of the pill and in-vitro fertilization” tions, addressing issues we may Questions/answers until 9 p.m. confront at one time or another in our daily living.  • Dakota Catholic Action January 2014

Bismarck Catholic school system Diocese hires four Abbey Nagel was hires from within hired as the execu­ Vetter, Beckler will help implement plans for growth tive assistant to the bishop on July 1, BISMARCK—Light of Christ Catholic fundraising, marketing and recruiting efforts at 2013. She is a recent Schools of Excellence (LOCCSE) has hired the school. graduate of the Gerald Vetter as director of advancement and “As we have seen tremendous growth in our University of Mary development, Bishop of Bismarck David D. community, we have also seen tremendous where she received Kagan announced. growth in our schools,” Vetter said. “Catholic her degree in Eng­ Abbey Nagel Gwen Beckler has been education has always contributed to a spirit of lish and Catholic hired as associate director vibrancy in our community and Gwen and I studies. Nagel and her husband, Derrick, of advancement and de­ look forward to continuing that spirit and chal­ are members of the Cathedral of the velopment for LOCCSE as lenging the students to become the best version Holy Spirit (Bismarck). Nagel assists the well. Vetter and Beckler will of themselves as God intended.” office of the bishop by coordinating and begin their full-time duties LOCCSE is currently completing a feasibil­ planning events, functions, projects and on January 1, 2014. ity study that will guide the school system’s development. “Gerald and Gwen are planning for future growth. After the results Stephanie Hoesel well-equipped to help lead Gerald Vetter of the feasibility study are announced, Vetter began working as an the exciting growth that is and Beckler will immediately begin coordinat­ administrative assis­ taking place in our Catholic ing a capital campaign to accomplish the goals tant for the Diocese school system in Bismarck,” outlined by the study’s results. of Bismarck on Au­ said Kagan, who is presi­ “With Gerald and Gwen assuming these re­ gust 1, 2013. Stepha­ dent of the LOCCSE board sponsibilities, Superintendent Dr. Rick Kruska nie is a graduate of of directors. “Offering the will be able to concentrate his time and efforts North Dakota State children of our area quality, on the spiritual and educational advancement College of Science Stephanie Hoesel Christ-centered Catholic and instruction of all the children in our school and North Dakota education is of utmost im­ Gwen Beckler system,” Kagan explained. State University, and her primary duties portance, and these two new Over 1,200 students are enrolled in the include the implementation of the dioc­ hires are crucial as we plan for the future and LOCCSE school system, making it the largest esan safe environment program, assisting take Catholic education in the capital city to the non-public school system in North Dakota. The with documentation in the prenuptial next level.” system officially formed in 2012 when the four marriage process and administrative Vetter has 24 years of experience in Catholic Catholic schools and five Catholic parishes in support to the chancellor and bishop. education as a teacher, state champion basket­ Bismarck joined to provide a unified Catholic Stephanie and her family recently moved ball coach and assistant principal. He received a education system. Today, LOCCSE consists of to Bismarck and are members of the master’s degree in educational leadership from Cathedral of the Holy Spirit School, Saint Anne Church of St. Mary. North Dakota State University and has worked School, St. Mary’s Elementary School, SMCHS Kim Dvorak was at St. Mary’s Central High School (SMCHS) in and the newly formed 7th and 8th Grade Acad­ hired as director of Bismarck since 1991. emy. development and Beckler, who earned her bachelor’s degree “The formation of LOCCSE continues to planned giving for in education from Jamestown College and her hold true to the purpose of Catholic education the Bismarck Dio­ master’s degree in strategic leadership from the in our community: to offer a faith-based edu­ cese on Oct. 1, 2013. University of Mary, is a graduate of SMCHS. cation which teaches Gospel values across all Dvorak has been a Bismarck resident She was hired as the school’s development curriculum and fosters constant academic and since 1981 and is Kim Dvorak director in 2008 and currently manages all spiritual growth,” Beckler said. a graduate of the University of Mary and a member of the Story of survival, faith and forgiveness Church of Corpus Christi (Bismarck). He will assist the diocese’s 98 parishes in their fundraising and planned giving to be shared at annual Prayer Day needs. By Tom Ackerman Laurie Hagerott BISMARCK — On Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, began as controller Immaculee Ilibagiza returns to Bismarck by for the Diocese of popular demand for the 36th annual Prayer Bismarck on Dec. 2, Day at the University of Mary. Her keynote pre­ 2013. She is a life­ sentation, “Immaculee Ilibagiza’s Story of Faith, long resident of Bis­ Hope and Forgiveness,” starts at 11 a.m. in the marck and a gradu­ McDowell Activity Center on campus. ate of the University The massacre of Ilibagiza’s people, the Tutsis, of Mary. Hagerott Laurie Hagerott began in Rwanda, Africa, in April of 1994. Hutu is a member of the extremists went from one community to the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (Bismarck) next, house-to-house, slaughtering men, wom­ and is responsible for the accounting for en and children. Their intent was to destroy the all diocesan corporate entities. entire Tutsi population. Despite the horrific tragedy, Ilibagiza’s story is one of mercy. After the genocide, Ilibagiza came face-to-face with the man who killed her mother and one of her brothers. After enduring Dickinson Catholic months of physical, mental and spiritual suffer­ ing, she was still able to offer the unthinkable, Schools telling the man, “I forgive you.” Today, Ilibagiza is regarded as one of the seeks president world’s leading speakers on faith, hope and for­ Dickinson Catholic Schools (DCS) is seek­ giveness. She has shared this universal message ing a dynamic educational leader to be­ with world leaders, school children, universities, come the president of the K-12 Catholic multinational corporations and churches, and school system in Dickinson, N.D. Dickin­ at events and conferences around the world, Immaculee Ilibagiza will present at the University of Mary’s an­ son is in the middle of “oil boom” country including a recent presentation to more than nual Prayer Day event for the second time. She has appeared in the western portion of North Dakota. on “60 Minutes,” “The CBS Early Show,” “CNN” and many 200,000 people in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Because of this economic situation, the other national and international programs. Preparations are future of the DCS system is very bright On-site registration for her presentation underway to produce a major motion picture about her life. and is in a major growth pattern. starts at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. Preregistra­ (Submitted photo) tion is also available online at www.umary.edu/ Please forward your resume prayerday or by calling 701-355-8102 or 800­ address at 1 p.m. and a Eucharistic Liturgy at and a cover letter to Dr. Rick Kruska at 408-6279, ext. 8102. The event continues with a 2:15 p.m. with Bishop David Kagan presiding. [email protected] book signing and lunch at noon, an afternoon The cost for the day, including lunch, is $10. January 2014 Dakota Catholic Action •  Finding friendship at Cursillo retreat Dickinson man shares experience of reconnecting to his faith By Jeremy Kadrmas tion about the faith. Fr. Gross was able We all want one. Want to reconnect with Christ? to explain (in great detail) his answer Some of us have been fortunate for every single one of them. Through Next Cursillo retreat weekend: enough to find someone we can call our his example, I realized that he was a very March 6-9, 2014 (men) best friend. Someone we know will be big reason why we grew in our faith March 20-23, 2014 (women) there for us no matter the hour and will throughout the weekend. It reminded always have our best interests in mind. For more information or to register: me that we as Catholics need to support, Someone who will share our joys with Contact Paul Waletzko (701-214-4795) listen to and pray for our priests. us in the high moments in life and help or Judy Friesz (701-663-8484) Whether it was the talks, small group pull us through the low times. or visit bismarckdiocese.com and enter “Cursillo” segments, rosary or celebrating Mass, we into the search box on the home page I was very thankful to God for his were happy to be together and enjoyed generosity; He didn’t just give me one being with one another. It dawned on good friend, He gave me 40. I was very What struck me so much throughout the me after a while that it seemed as if blessed to be able to attend my first Cursillo weekend were the talks that were given. There something was missing when we celebrated retreat this past spring at Trinity High School in was a genuine feeling in the room with the Mass. There was complete silence after commu­ Dickinson. brutal and sometimes tearful honesty in which nion when everyone had returned to their seat. At first it was a real change, a break from the people talked about their personal experiences I finally figured it out: there weren’t any car outside. Plenty of quiet time, no cell phones with Christ and how he’s shaped and changed starters beeping away in the background. It was and a lot of new faces I’ve never met before. their lives. Also, I can’t thank Fr. Brian Gross truly a quiet time of reflection with the Lord. With about three and a half days of talks, (who is pastor of the Churches of Epiphany in Cursillo was a wonderful experience for prayer, small group meetings and sharing Watford City and Our Lady of Consolation in me; I made the greatest friends a person could meals, I knew it was going to take time to adjust Alexander) enough for the many talks he gave have—friends that share a person’s love of the to my new surroundings. over the weekend—all of them were great. I Lord. We all wanted the same thing: to grow It was about Friday at noon when I started grew leaps and bounds in knowledge of my closer to Christ. to really enjoy where I was. I got to know some faith and now feel 10 times more confident in Kadrmas is a member of the Church of Queen faces and started getting used to the schedule of answering questions about the Catholic faith. of Peace in Dickinson. Edited from an article daily events. I really started noticing the joy that I really took interest in the question and an­ originally published in the Dickinson Press May seemed to follow us wherever we went. People swer segments with Fr. Gross. Over the course 15, 2013. were having a genuinely great time. of an hour, we were able to ask him any ques-

The Third option A gift begins in February By Patty Teagle Who’s ready for a New Year’s resolution? to heAl A Why not resolve this year to work on your marriage in a different way? Even if you aren’t experiencing major issues that are taking you to the breaking point of your relationship, our mArriAge marriages can always use a little boost and some new perspectives. The Third Option is a 14-week program that will meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month starting February 11, 2014. Meetings will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Bismarck. It is open to any married or engaged couples in the area who would like to attend, and best of all, it is free! Feel free to attend one night, or all 14. The Third Option is a program designed to teach new skills to handle old problems and By Joyce McDowall experience followed by six aftercare sessions focuses on having us take a look at ourselves The holiday season brings much joy to to help continue the learning and healing. and what we can do differently—rather than many, but it is also a time of great heartache Retrouvaille can give you the knowledge of focusing on how we can change our partner. and sadness for others. The Scriptures call mature love and how to unwrap the gift of Topics to be covered during the 14 weeks us to look beyond the trappings of material your marriage for yourself and your family. will be: gifts and to search our hearts for something Even if you are separated or divorced, that • Respect of deeper value. gift can still be opened. • Responsibility Marriage and family should be of deeper McDowall is director of the Bismarck Dio­ • Expectations value. Yet amidst all the busyness, we often cese Office of Family Ministry. • Power don’t take time to search our hearts. In­ • Control stead of holding marriage to be sacred, we • Listening harbor feelings of anger, disillusionment, • Personality differences frustration, and pain because the dreams Retrouvaille • Childhood and expectations of marriage haven’t been marriage program • Anger realized. The myths we held of blissful love coming to Bismarck • Speaking the truth in love have given way to pressures of work, home • Conflict resolution and responsibilities. We realize marriage is January 17-19, 2014 • Feelings and the hurt spiral a lot of work and we wonder, “Am I better • Forgiveness off alone, without all that work?” For some, Contact Joyce McDowall • Trust infidelity becomes an option. for more information Generally in our marriages it seems that Instead of struggling in hopelessness, give 1-877-405-7435 there are two options… his way or her way, or yourself one more precious gift this Christ­ maybe your two options are divorce or just set­ mas season: the gift of Retrouvaille. Retrou­ or tling for the way things are. I hope that you will vaille is a French term meaning “to redis­ [email protected] come and check out The Third Option. cover.” It consists of an intense weekend Teagle is program coordinator for The Third Option.  • Dakota Catholic Action January 2014 "Let us open our eyes to the light that comes from God, and our ears to the voice from heaven.''

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USCCB applauds formation of initiative to protect minors WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, welcomed the decision of Pope Francis to establish a commission on the protection of minors. The move was urged by the Council of Cardinals, an adviso­ ry group to the pope that met at the Vatican December 3-5. Archbishop Kurtz praised the effort in a December 5 statement: “Abuse of minors is a sin and a crime, and every step must be taken to eradicate this blight. Such abuse is especially grave when committed by anyone in ministry in our Church. The problem of sexual abuse of minors exists throughout society and every effort must be made to protect children, par­ ticularly within the Church. “The announcement of this initiative re­ flects a broad-based approach that considers changes in Vatican procedures in dealing with clerics accused of abuse, seminary training for future priests, and other pastoral efforts to address this horrific problem. This inter­ national effort is particularly welcomed as we have come to learn that this tragedy affects many, if not all, parts of the world. “As president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, I promise full coopera­ tion of the U.S. bishops with this commis­ sion and look forward to more information Fr. Vincent Lampert’s presentation on exorcism and evil at the NDSU campus in Fargo drew 450 students and included a discus­ on its implementation. In the United States, sion on the ways people allow evil into their lives. The event was sponsored by St. Paul’s Catholic Newman Center. (Submitted photo) we have learned of the importance of back­ ground checks, education of children and adults on child safety, the swift removal of offenders, and the need for the Church and civil authorities to work together. While these Deliver us from evil efforts have resulted in a dramatic reduction Exorcist tells NDSU students about the reality of the devil’s work in abuse cases, much work remains to be done. By Thomas Houle He spoke about six unfortunate ways people “Our prayers are with Pope Francis and Fall semester has wrapped up for NDSU’s bi­ allow evil into their lives: ties to an occult, a this commission, and we are grateful for this sonCatholic population. This year’s open cam­ curse, being dedicated to a demon, living a life effort.” pus event was “The Exorcist: Deliver us from of habitual sin, inviting a demon in, and finally, Evil.” Fr. Vincent Lampert, an exorcist from the broken relationships. He also expressed an Archdiocese of Indianapolis, came to the NDSU absolute confidence in the victory over evil that “It is therefore a holy and wholesome campus and spoke on his experiences in deliv­ our Savior Jesus Christ has gained for us. thought to pray for the dead that they erance ministries. Fr. Lampert spoke to a strong Following the talk there was a question and may be loosed from their sins.” herd of Bison: 450 students packed the Great answer session where people could ask Fr. 2 Maccabees 12:46 Plains Ballroom in the Memorial Union on Lampert any questions they may have pertain­ campus. It was a great way for St. Paul’s New­ ing to exorcisms and his own personal experi­ man Center, otherwise known on campus as ences. One NDSU student, Norma Brenna, bisonCatholic, to let NDSU students see other commented, “What struck me is that [Lampert] students practicing their faith today. didn’t really have to think about the questions. Events on campus, such as “The Exorcist,” You could see that he was prepared and knew provide an opportunity for students to see exactly what he was talking about. He knows his and hear for themselves a true presentation of job and his faith well.” Catholic teaching. Fr. Lampert spoke about how The night ended with outreach by bison- one of the biggest in-roads demons have into Catholic student missionaries, peer ministers, our lives is apathy towards the Christian life and student advisory board to the diverse and people who do not truly live as Christians. crowd in attendance as they left the event. The college experience is a time when many (Photo by Sara Baer) of our young adults are convinced that their Catholic faith no longer holds any value: 80 Catholics appreciate percent of Catholics walk away from their faith Cathedral Requiem Mass during the college years. Campus ministry at the NDSU Newman Center is there to bring the and dinner in Fargo values of our faith into the college experience. By Mary Evinger The NDSU Newman Center has been recog­ Catholic faithful from Fargo parishes and nized as having one of the top campus minis­ beyond came to experience a Tridentine Latin try programs in the nation, forming student Requiem Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary on leaders, solid marriages, missionaries with the November 22 for all the faithful departed of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students Diocese of Fargo. The now rare but extraor­ dinary liturgy “is an ancient ceremony of the (FOCUS), and vocations to the priesthood and Church that places her deceased into her lov­ religious life. As college students transition into ing care, commending them to God’s infinite what it means to be an adult, Newman provides mercy,” said Fr. Timothy Johnson, the celebrant faith-based events and opportunities for leader­ of the Mass and parochial vicar at St. Mary’s ship. Newman’s campus ministry helps students Cathedral. Samantha Skinner, a candidate in the walk the Christian walk through discipleship Cathedral RCIA program and NDSU student, and faith formation events. For more informa­ remarked, “Even from the viewpoint of a non- tion visit: www.bisonCatholic.org. Catholic, one still senses the wonder and rever­ Houle serves as a peer minister at St. Paul’s ence that takes place in a Latin Mass. It excited Newman Center which serves the campus of in me joy—a joy that I know our loved ones who Fr. Vincent Lampert North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D. have passed away feel when we pray for them.” January 2014 Dakota Catholic Action • 11 Combating the culture of death Chapel near state’s only abortion facility promotes the power of prayer By Patti Armstrong people come to pray in the chapel Jesus has been a neighbor to and share how they experience the North Dakota’s only abortion clinic light of Christ there; this living since June 2011. His real presence presence of Christ in the Eucha­ is in the tabernacle of the Visitation rist that is penetrating hearts and Chapel, on the third floor of an of­ changing minds about the abortion fice located across the alley from the issue.” Red River Women’s Clinic in Fargo. Trusting in the Catholic teaching Archbishop Samuel Aquila that there is nothing more powerful established the chapel when he was on earth than the offering of holy bishop of Fargo and opened it by Mass, Sauvageau said that those presiding over the first Mass. It is a who come to the chapel come to place of prayer dedicated to repara­ adore the Giver of Life. “While it tion for the evil of abortion and for is a place of the conversion of those promoting prayer to end it. The eucharistic chapel is one of abortion,” several that have opened across the she said, “it is country in close proximity to abor­ even more so a tion clinics. The strategy is to drive place to adore out the evil of abortion by using the the One who greatest good to fight the greatest is offended evil. by abortion, In North Dakota, there are no to give Him abortion doctors and only one thanks and clinic, which is one too many by praise for pro-life standards. Doctors come gratuitously from out of state, usually on calling us to Wednesdays, to perform abortions. share in divine To counter this evil, Mass is said life; to love Him in this one place as The view from the window of Visitation Chapel overlooking N.D.’s only abortion clinic in Fargo. every Wednesday at 8 a.m., fol­ he is being scorned and rejected on The chapel is named for the Scripture passage where Elizabeth greets the Virgin Mary (Lk 1:39­ 56). It was an event in salvation history where the two women embrace an unplanned pregnan­ lowed by eucharistic adoration that our present day Calvary, the place cy and a surprise older pregnancy. Both pregnancies created obstacles, yet Mary and Elizabeth continues until 3 p.m. The chaplet of death next door.” trusted in God’s providence and were touched by the presence of Christ. Inset Photo: Funding of divine mercy is prayed at 3 p.m. Sidewalk counselors and adorers for basic operation of Visitation Chapel has come from a generous benefactor and Catholic and Benediction ends the activities have noted over the past two years organizations such as Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Knights of Columbus. (Photos by for the day. Adorers are scheduled that on Wednesdays when abor­ Roxane B. Salonen) for holy hours during the day. tions are not taking place, there is a According to Rachelle Sauvageau, “lightness” of spirit. “Each person director of the respect life office for who participates in the apostolic the world. “I am always amazed at in Fargo, an average of 20 unborn the Diocese of Fargo, the chapel work of the chapel in some way new people who come to the chapel children are saved from death,” “serves as a sign of hope in the bears a spiritual burden on the days and I wonder how they found it,” said Sauvageau. “In the end, this is midst of a great darkness.” Sidewalk abortions are being performed,” Sauvageau said. “We have even on the work of the chapel, a work of counselors also come to pray in Sauvageau said. “And rightly so, for occasion had three priests show up the hope found in the Visitation the chapel, which is managed by they have a spiritual bond with the to offer Mass, when only one was that sheds it’s light on the foot of Sauvageau’s office. little babies whose lives come to an scheduled.” Calvary.” “It is a place of refuge for them abrupt end by abortion.” The abortion facility is scheduled Armstrong and her husband Mark as they battle with the culture of An apostolate of prayer against to be open every Wednesday, but have 10 children. She is a speaker, death at the clinic that ends lives of evil has grown out of this little this year, it has been closed on 11 of author of 10 books and a member of an average of 20 unborn babies each chapel in downtown Fargo that the last 32 Wednesdays. “For every Cathedral of the Holiy Spirit, Bis­ week,” Sauvageau said. “So often is—for the most part—hidden from week abortions are not performed marck. Calendar of Events Jan. 3 Sr. Rosemary DeGracia, OSB Jan. 15, 1982 Rev. Victor Kreinbrink, C.PP.S. uPCoMINg EVENTS Jan. 4 Sr. Janeane Klein, OSB Jan. 15, 1955 Rev. Humphrey Zdechik, OSB Upcoming Cursillo retreat weekends: Want to recon­ Jan. 5 Rev. Justin Waltz Jan. 16, 1941 Rev. Adalbert Kraft, OSB nect with Christ or learn more about the Catholic faith? Jan. 6 Seminarian Tanner Harris Jan. 16, 2003 Rev. James Ryan Consider participating in an upcoming Cursillo retreat. The Jan. 8 Sr. Lawrence Fischer, OSB Jan. 16, 1959 Rev. Othmar Steinhart next Cursillo retreat weekend will be March 6-9, 2014 (men) Jan. 9 Rev. Francis Remedios, OSB Jan. 17, 1958 Rev. Henry Wibbels, C.PP.S. and March 20-23, 2014 (women). For more information or to Jan. 10 Sr. Patty Koehler, OSB Jan. 18, 1900 Rev. J.B.M. Genin register, Contact Paul Waletzko (701-214-4795) or Judy Friesz Jan. 11 Rev. Robert Shea Jan. 21, 1999 Rev. Charles Backes (701-663-8484). Or visit bismarckdiocese.com and enter Jan. 12 All Religious in Formation Jan. 21, 2007 Rev. Austin Herrmann, C.PP.S. “Cursillo” into the search box on the home page. Jan. 13 Rev. Edwin Wehner Jan. 14 Deacon Keith Due Jan. 21, 1995 Rev. Louis Telegdy, C.PP.S. Faith and Film Series at Annunciation Monastery: Jan. 15 Bro. Nicholas Erikson, OSB Jan. 23, 1976 Rev. Henry Hess, C.PP.S. Sister Hannah Vanorny will be hosting the first of her Faith Jan. 16 Sr. Terence Glum, OSB Jan. 23, 2010 Deacon David Vaughn and Film Series Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at An­ Jan. 17 Sr. Bridgid McLean, OSB Jan. 24, 1960 Rev. Leopold Ruemenapp nunciation Monastery. The first installment of this free event Jan. 18 Seminarian Christian Rodakowski Jan. 25, 1897 Rev. Valentine Sommereisen will include watching the movie “Chocolat” with refreshments Jan. 19 All Lay Ministers Jan. 30, 1949 Rev. Peter Fehrenbach, OSB and stimulating discussion to follow. Contact Sister Hannah Jan. 20 Rev. Terry Wipf Jan. 30, 1967 Rev. Maximillian Herber, C.PP.S. for more information: 255-1520 or [email protected]. Jan. 21 Deacon Herman Dukart Jan. 30, 1967 Rev. Evaristus J. Olberding, C.PP.S. Jan. 22 Rev. Victor Feser, OSB Jan. 31, 1996 Rev. John Lukach Fr. Tad in Minot: Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. will be Jan. 23 Sr. Nancy Gunderson, OSB Jan. 31, 1977 Rev. Adrian Mundt, OSB speaking in Minot March 22, 2014. From contraception to Jan. 24 Rev. Jeff Zwack Jan. 31, 1967 Rev. Justic J. Schweizer, OSB reproductive technology, abortion to euthanasia, he offers a Jan. 25 All seminarians and religious in formation clear and compelling analysis of modern bioethical ques­ Jan. 26 Rev. David Zimmer tions, addressing issues we may confront at one time or Jan. 27 Deacon Victor Dvorak CalENDar SuBMISSIoNS another in our daily living. See page 5 for more info. Jan. 28 Rev. Benedict Fischer, OSB Jan. 29 Rev. Charles Zins DEADLINE: The Dakota Catholic Action is published monthly Save your marriage with Retrouvaille: Retrouvaille is Jan. 30 Sr. Joan Nuss, OSB except for July. Material deadline is noon the first Friday of coming to Bismarck Jan. 17-19, 2014 (see page 7 for more). Jan. 31 Bishop Emeritus Paul Zipfel the month for the following months’ publication (ex: first Fri­ Contact Joyce McDowall for more information: 1-877-405­ day in January for the February issue of the DCA). Recurring 7435 or [email protected]. or ongoing events must be submitted each time they occur PlEaSE rEMEMBEr our to be included. The Third Option marriage program: The Third Option is a 14-week program that will meet on the second and fourth DECEaSED ClErgY oN THE ACCEPTED MATERIAL: Brief notices of upcoming events Tuesday of each month starting February 11, 2014. Meetings aNNIVErSarY oF THEIr DEaTH hosted by diocesan parishes and institutions. Items are will be held from 7-9 p.m. at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in published on a space available basis. Bismarck. It is open to any married or engaged couples in Jan. 1, 1963 Rev. Theodore Roessler the area who would like to attend, and best of all, it is free! Jan. 2, 1973 Rev. Aloysius Bittman, OSB SUBMITTED ITEMS MUST INCLUDE: Feel free to attend one night, or all 14. Contact program coor­ Jan. 2, 1991 Rev. Joseph Schmidt For consideration each event must be listed individually and dinator Patty Teagle for more information: [email protected]. Jan. 4, 1941 Rev. Bonaventure Goebel, OSB include: *Time and date of event net. See page 7 for more info. Jan. 5, 1955 Abbot Placid Hoernerbach, OSB Jan. 6, 1944 Rev. Adolph Dingmann, OSB *Full event description including related times

Jan. 9, 1976 Rev. Sigismund Lica *Complete address of event venue PraY For THE PrIESTS, Jan. 10, 1970 Rev. Henry Bosch *Contact information of individual responsible for submitted Jan. 10, 1944 Rev. Florian Locknikar, OSB material rElIgIouS aND DEaCoNS Jan. 11, 1925 Rev. S.J. Arsenault E-mail: [email protected] Jan. 12, 1997 Rev. Leo Herber, C.PP.S. SErVINg our DIoCESE Mail: DCA Calendar, PO Box 1137, Jan. 1 Rev. Joshua Waltz Jan. 14, 1935 Rev. Clemens Dimpfl, OSB Bismarck, ND 58502-1137 Jan. 2 Rev. Damien Dietlein, OSB Jan. 14, 2010 Rev. John Odermann, OSB 1 • Dakota Catholic Action January 2014 North Dakota’s at the top But that doesn’t mean everything is perfect It’s time While there are more millionaires now than ever in our state’s history, there are increasing challenges facing our social structure. A culture to say it of drug trading and usage has invaded. Respect ag for life has waned. The chase for the dollar has changed attitudes. Sustaining the state’s moral fiber and strength­ attituDes ening spiritual commitment are major challeng­ run es. What is the role of businesses, families and individuals to stem the tide, to avoid the tipping to Win point where success is measured by the bank ac­ 1 Cor. 9:24 count balance? James Odermann It may sound naïve, but the need to turn to the message of Pope Francis is certainly present in North Dakota. His message comes through Michelle Duppong It’s cold at this time of the year, but North loud and clear: care for each other, care for ev­ Dakota still seems to be on everybody’s “speed erybody. dial” list lately. The national profile our state has There is a need to recognize that caring for When you’re doing something at work attained is amazing—and in one sense spellbind­ and loving neighbors like Christ loved is the or home, but you really would rather be ing. foundation of successful societies. I know is it doing something else, do you get this The recent success of economic development easy to look the other way, to expect somebody “ugh” feeling? I know this happens to (agriculture and oil) has propelled our state to else to help out. Yet, within the friendly confines me more than I would like, and I find it be the envy of many other states. This jealousy of the Bismarck Diocese—and state of North difficult to push through and get it done is further augmented by recent reports that our Dakota—Jesus is asking me to respond like He anyway. Why is it so hard? state is the best-run state in the country. did. This survey, published by a financial news Jesus is so humble, so quiet, so unassuming The heart of the matter is that we don’t organization named 24/7 Wall Street, is nothing in His quest to help me. Jesus does not ask for feel love in these moments. Love brings new to North Dakotans. It just merely cre­ anything. Jesus creates opportunities where I can ease to difficult tasks, joy to burdens, and ates an atmosphere of celebration for all North help with my time, talent or treasure. There are purpose to life. When we experience this Dakotans because the survey is a reflection no expectations. It is up to my free will to offer “ugh” feeling, we need to go to God and on the people of the state. The survey mirrors assistance. receive the love He is giving to us in that North Dakotans’ strength of character, attitude I pray I am up to the task of listening to Jesus moment. of caring, and need to share opportunities with and answering his call, turning the opportuni­ Now, let’s switch gears a bit. How can I residents. But to say everything is perfect is in­ ties into acts of good will for all North Dakotans. help others when they’re silently experi­ correct; to say we are moving forward is rational. Care to join me? encing “ugh?” Affirm them. Give them a The state’s economy has never been in as good James Odermann lives with his wife Leona on word of encouragement. Show gratitude of shape as it is today. There is money in the the family farm in Billings County. They are mem­ and appreciation for them. As sons and bank, taxes are going down and improvements bers of the Church of St. Patrick in Dickinson and daughters of our loving Father in heaven, are being made in physical infrastructure (roads, assist with eucharistic celebrations there as well as He’s counting on us to share His love public buildings, etc.) North Dakota is at the top at the Churches of St. Bernard (Belfield) and St. with others. Jesus says that how we love of the heap financially. Mary (Medora). each other tells others that we are His disciples. (Jn. 13:35) Perhaps this could be a New Year’s our greatness holds us back resolution—to affirm at least one person journey! What does he want us to hear? That it each day. If you find it difficult to think will take our whole being, every ounce of who we of how to do this, start small with com­ are. Will we shrink back from the greatest offer pliments—how they look, their perfor­ on earth? Or will we fall headlong into the arms mance on something, etc. But then you into of a God who desires everything that is good for must move past these to what really mat- us? In short, will we provide for ourselves out ters—their character, kindness to others, the Deep of fear, or will we allow God to provide for us in virtuous actions, etc. Here’s some advice trusting love? from St. Paul: “Finally, brothers, whatever When I was in seminary in Rome, we had is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is a retreat that was located at a retreat house on just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, the Mediterranean coast. I loved to swim in whatever is gracious, if there is any excel­ Father Joshua Waltz the ocean and had been given some old, cheap lence and if there is anything worthy of snorkeling equipment. I had the opportunity to praise, think about these things.” (Phil. go snorkeling in the shallow area of the ocean in 4:8-9) a cove during the retreat. There was a great rock You are an unrepeatable person. You There are so many voices in the world today wall that had been built to break the large waves have a particular mission in this life, and shouting at us that at times it can be deafening. coming in off the ocean. This was a perfect little if you don’t fulfill it, the world will be all One of the most common complaints I hear place to explore the ocean floor. the worse. You are in a place to build up as a priest is, “Father, I can’t hear God speak to After about an hour I had this desire to climb the kingdom of God—and that means me.” What if I told you that it is possible to hear over the rock wall and snorkel in the actual the people around you. God has entrust­ God’s voice? What if I told you that he speaks ocean. As I got into the water (with great diffi­ every day, all the time, and if you follow a couple culty and much effort), I soon realized that I was ed this to you, and is counting on you. simple rules, you will slowly realize that you are in a dangerous place…I could no longer see the He doesn’t have a backup plan! I leave not as alone as you thought you were? ocean floor. To be honest, I freaked out, climbed you with these words from Josh Groban’s Most people will claim that the major prob­ back over the rock wall and spent the rest of my song “Hidden Away:” lem so many of us struggle with in the modern time in the shallow area—where it was safe. “You’re a wonder, how bright you day and age is our weaknesses. However, I would This story shows us why sanctity is so hard to shine / a flickering candle in a short argue that it is not our weaknesses that hold us come by in the modern world. We like to see the lifetime. back. In fact, it is our greatness that holds us bottom. We like to be in control. And we hate A secret dreamer that never shows / if back…that deafens us to God’s voice. not seeing where we are going! But this is what no one sees you then nobody knows. Jesus tells us this when he references the makes life exciting; to be led by God to places we And all these words you were meant to prophet Isaiah in Matthew’s Gospel. He says: never dreamed of! To let go of our plans and let say / held in silence day after day “Listen as you will, you will not under­ God’s plan rule our lives. The voices of the world Words of kindness that our poor stand, look intently as you will, you shall tell us to stay on the shore; that it is too danger­ hearts crave / please don’t keep them hid­ not see. Sluggish indeed is this people’s ous to go out into the deep. But Jesus calls us den away.” heart. They have scarcely heard with their into the deep. That is where He is found, where Duppong is director of adult faith ears, they have firmly closed their eyes; the spiritual journey begins. Will you climb over formation for the Bismarck Diocese. She otherwise they might see with their eyes, the rock wall and put out into the deep? is currently participating in a two-year and hear with their ears, and understand Fr. Waltz is director of vocations for the Bis­ spiritual mentorship program through the with their hearts, and be converted, and I marck Diocese. His column, Into the Deep, will Archdiocese of Kansas City to grow in her should heal them.” (Mt 13:15) discuss how to hear God’s voice in everyday life. He own spiritual life and to help guide others. Jesus wants us to go into the deep! What does currently resides at St. Joseph’s Hall on the campus he want us to see? The greatness of the spiritual of the University of Mary in Bismarck. January 2014 Dakota Catholic Action • 1 When the pope speaks, don’t miss the point are already around us each day. next person. Francis tells us that the first step in spread­ It’s refreshing that our pope’s messages are ing the Gospel this way is “personal dialogue.” getting so much publicity in the secular media. ope This doesn’t mean preaching to people. It means But if his true messages never get past you and p developing intentional relationships, where we me and shared with others, we’ve missed the seek to truly learn about the other person and point—and disappointed the pope. Frank how Christ is working in their lives. Relation­ “I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting, ships like this take work and look much different and dirty because it has been out on the streets, than the superficial, unhealthy relationships that rather than a Church which is unhealthy from we see all too often. being confined and from clinging to its own The attitude we have as we try to serve others security.” -Evangelii Gaudium, paragraph 49 Abbey Nagel in our daily lives is important. I’ve realized that a The entire Apostolic Exhortation can be read joyful heart, with a focus on the spiritual mean­ at the Vatican website: www.vatican.va. ing of what I’m doing, can make a huge differ­ Abbey Nagel is executive assistant to the bishop Only nine months into his papacy, Pope ence. With a mindset like this, our actions can at the Diocese of Bismarck. Her column on the Francis has managed to capture the attention of reach more people than we think. words and actions of Pope Francis will appear millions in ways that no other pope has. This is It is important to recognize the specific needs regularly in the DCA. perhaps, in part, because of his very “frank” way of the poor that are around us each day— of saying things. whether it’s a coworker who needs a friendly On Nov. 24, Pope Francis published “Evan­ conversation or a family member who needs a Quick guide to gelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”), his first apostolic exhortation, a type of commu­ papal documents nication from the pope to the Church. Since it Ever wonder what the differences between the many was released, it has been hotly debated for its I prefer a Church which is papal writings are? Here’s a quick guide to help you mention of popular issues like homosexuality, bruised, hurting and dirty with some of the most common: economics and more. While it is important to • Apostolic Constitution: Most formal and solemn know the pope’s words on these issues, getting form of legal document issued by the pope in his own name; deals with doctrine or disciplinary caught up in these specific short passages with­ because it has “ matters. For example, Pope Pius XII’s Munificen­ out actually grasping the pope’s entire underly­ tissimus Deus, which explains the dogma of the ing message can confuse our understanding of been out on assumption of Mary into heaven. the issues and distract us from the main purpose • Papal Bull: The same as an apostolic constitution, of the exhortation. but with a lead seal (Bulla). the streets • Apostolic Letter: Formal papal teaching document It is one thing to turn on the TV and hear that gives counsel to the Church on a certain doc­ some commentator criticizing something the trine particular to certain relevant circumstances; pope said in the document. It’s another thing listening ear. The poor aren’t far away from us. they are usually addressed to a specific group. For to stop talking about it, read it for ourselves, They’re closer than we think. We’re just not see­ example, John Paul II’s “Letter to Women.” and do something about it. A careful read of the ing the poverty around us. • Encyclical: A formal Apostolic Letter written by the It is often a temptation for many of us to read Holy Father to the entire Church; it can deal with document will reveal, more than anything else, various pastoral issues such as doctrine, morality, an invitation from our Holy Father. An invita­ the words of a pope, maybe comment on them, or devotion and it usually clarifies or explains the tion to act. and then assume that the people he is talking to issue in greater detail. For example, Pope Paul VI’s This invitation to act includes being willing doesn’t include ourselves. But there is no way Humanae Vitae, which discusses birth control. to serve others; being willing to adapt a “mis­ our dear pope could be any more “frank” about • Apostolic Exhortation: Written to encourage wanting me to begin to act with charity in real people of the Church to undertake the recommen­ sionary spirituality.” It’s a mistake, he says, to go dations listed in the document and to reinforce about serving others with an unhappy attitude, and concrete ways. Church teaching; commonly used after a Synod worried about the free time we are losing as a So let’s not pass up an invitation like this; of Bishops to put forward the teaching that was result. Pope Francis is telling us that the mo­ we need to actually dive deeper and take action studied at the session. For example, Pope Francis’ ment is now: We are called to spread the Gospel ourselves. Pope Francis wants us to get our “feet Evangelii Gaudium, “The Joy of the Gospel.” through our words and our actions to those who on the ground,” rather than leave it up to the

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Photo by Jon Arenz, BlackLine Photo 1 • Dakota Catholic Action January 2014 Ethical directives and the care of pregnant women in Catholic hospitals the Directives. Directive #47 (never mentioned other words, is directed towards the body-per­ in the lawsuit) is very clear: “Operations, treat­ son of the mother, using a drug to induce con­ ments, and medications that have as their direct tractions in her uterus. One reluctantly tolerates purpose the cure of a proportionately serious the unintended loss of life that occurs secondary making pathological condition of a pregnant woman are to the primary action of treating her life-threat­ permitted when they cannot be safely postponed ening infection. ense until the unborn child is viable, even if they will On the other hand, direct killing of a human s result in the death of the unborn child.” being through abortion, even if it were to pro­ out oF BioethiCs Deciding about whether to induce labor in­ vide benefit for the mother, cannot be construed volves the recognition that there are two patients as valid health care, but rather as a betrayal of involved, the mother and her in utero child, and the healing purposes of medicine at its most Father Tad Pacholczyk that the interests of the two can sometimes be fundamental level. Such an action invariably in conflict. In certain situations — for example, fails to respect both the human dignity of the when the child is very close to the point of vi­ unborn patient and his or her human rights. It At the beginning of December, the American ability and the pregnancy is at risk — it may be also gravely violates a mother’s innate desire and Civil Liberties Union filed a sweeping federal recommended to delay early induction of labor duty to protect her unborn baby. If she finds lawsuit against the U.S. Conference of Catholic in the hope that the child can grow further and herself in the unfortunate situation of having a Bishops over its Ethical and Religious Directives the pregnancy can be safely shuttled to a point severe uterine infection during pregnancy, she, for Catholic hospitals, alleging that the Direc­ beyond viability, allowing both mother and too, would appreciate the physician’s efforts to tives, with their prohibition against direct abor­ child to be saved. Sometimes expectant manage­ treat her without desiring to kill her child, even tion, resulted in negligent care of a pregnant ment of this kind is not possible. Each case will if the child may end up dying as an unintended woman named Tamesha Means. Ms. Means’ require its own assessment of the risks, benefits, consequence of treating the pathology. water broke at 18 weeks, leading to infection of and likely outcomes before deciding whether it The application of Catholic moral teaching the amniotic membranes, followed by spontane­ would be appropriate to induce labor. to this issue is therefore directed toward two ous labor and delivery of her child. The child When a woman’s water breaks many weeks important and specific ends: first, the complete lived only a few hours. prior to viability and infection arises, long-term avoidance of directly killing the child, and, During the course of these events, Ms. Means expectant management of a pregnancy is often second, the preservation of the lives of both went to a Catholic hospital in Michigan several not possible. In such cases, induction of labor mother and child to the extent possible under times, and, according to the lawsuit, was sent becomes medically indicated in order to expel the circumstances. home even as contractions were starting. The the infected membranes, and prevent the infec­ Based upon these ends, the Ethical and lawsuit not only suggests that she should have tion from spreading and causing maternal death. Religious Directives of the U.S. Conference of been given a drug to induce labor early on, but Early induction in these cases is carried out with Catholic Bishops provide important ethical pa­ claims this wasn’t possible precisely because the the foreseen but unintended consequence that rameters for framing the appropriate treatment hospital was Catholic and bound by the Direc­ the child will die following delivery, due to his or of both mother and unborn child in high-risk tives. It further asserts that Catholic hospitals are her extreme prematurity. pregnancies, while simultaneously safeguarding not able to terminate a woman’s pregnancy by Such early induction of labor would be al­ the fundamental integrity of medical practice in inducing premature labor “even if necessary for lowable because the act itself, i.e. the action of these complex obstetrical situations. her health,” because to do so would be “prohib­ inducing labor, is a good act (expelling the in­ Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doc­ ited” by the Directives. fected amniotic membranes), and is not directed torate in neuroscience from Yale and did post-doc­ In point of fact, however, the Directives would towards harming the body-person of the child, toral work at Harvard. He is a priest of the diocese not prevent the early induction of labor for as it would be in the case of a direct abortion, of Fall River, MA, and serves as the Director of these cases. Not infrequently, labor is induced in when the child is targeted for saline injection or Education at The National Catholic Bioethics Catholic hospitals in complete conformity with dismemberment. The medical intervention, in Center in Philadelphia. See www.ncbcenter.org. Explaining the unexplainable Time Magazine’s Person of the Year doesn’t do it all by himself

faith “in the streets” and to honestly evaluate the death of Nelson Mandela; a death that, given the depth of our personal relationship with Christ. media’s days-long gushing praise of Mandela’s life and humanitarian work, proved that the From It’s a mystery world is so thirsty for a character worth praising, Try to explain the mystery of the Holy Spirit a virtuous model to look up to, a messiah. (one of the three persons of the Holy Trinity: the eDitor Father, Son and Holy Spirit) to a second grader. Coincidences? It feels like you’re explaining the unexplain­ You have to admit that something is alive and able. Then try to explain it to a grown adult roaring in the Catholic Church right now, guid­ in a newspaper column. It still feels like you’re ing her with new vigor. Matthew Kurtz explaining the unexplainable. As I look back on my 2013 (and beyond), I @CathVideoDad We can’t fully grasp the Holy Spirit—it’s a have to admit that something has unfailingly mystery of our faith, so it is naturally hard to guided me to where I am today. explain. However, when we think about the un­ Can you feel it in your life? If not, are you Another year has slipped past us. And as I explainable events of our lives, we should raise open to it? watch the months of my young life zip by, I can our eyebrows at the Holy Spirit as the culprit. Do you tell God each day that you are open to only stand in awe at the unexplainable things Stop and think about this for a moment. Put the promptings of His Holy Spirit? Do you ask that leave my mouth gaping. yourself in Pope Francis’ shoes. A year ago, he Him each day to make it clear what he wants you One year ago, I had never met my firstborn had already submitted his letter of retirement to do, to guide the decisions you make? child. My wife and I waited in anticipation to to the Vatican (a requirement for all bishops This is something I’ve been striving for in my meet our youngster…and even learn his gender. when they turn 75). Before he could blink, Pope own life recently. And I can guarantee you it’s Now, I can’t imagine a life without baby Elijah. Benedict had stepped down and the finger of something our 77-year-old Pope Francis does One year ago, I was still settling in to a job God (and the fingers of at least 77 cardinals) was constantly. and responsibilities that I never dreamed I in his face. The Holy Spirit. Pope Francis knows that he doesn’t deserve would have—or even have the desire to do. If Can you imagine? Forget retirement. You have to be Person of the Year. Alone, he is completely things had followed my post-college plans, I a new job description. Guide a billion Catholics. incapable of being the pope. But he’s not alone. wouldn’t be writing this column as editor of this Good luck to you. Go. He simply opens his heart to the Holy Spirit paper. Now, I can’t imagine spending eight hours And he has gone…and he hasn’t looked back. each day. a day doing anything else. Who could have imagined how deeply he would And as he kneels in prayer at the end of an­ One year ago, I hardly knew certain indi­ capture the attention of the world in such a other day of meetings, homilies and handshakes, viduals who I now have deep friendships with. short time? Every word he utters is scrutinized. he bows his head and thanks God for guiding his Today, I can’t imagine walking the journey of life Yet he hasn’t misspoken once, boldly answer­ footsteps. And asks for the strength to continue. without them. ing the “same old questions” with new answers, Pope Francis isn’t our messiah. But if you One year ago, 99 percent of us didn’t even turning heads that weren’t turning before. The watch and listen carefully, he will show you know a man named Jorge Mario Bergolio existed Holy Spirit. where to find Him. on this planet. Now, he has erupted onto the Then, as an unnecessary stamp of affirmation Matthew Kurtz has served as director of com­ scene as Pope Francis, providing a fresh wave of and popularity that the Vatican called “unsur­ munications for the Bismarck Diocese since 2012. energy and hope for the Catholic Church. He prising” and “a positive sign,” Pope Francis finds He and his wife are currently working on consum­ does things his way—challenging us to examine himself Time magazine’s Person of the Year. ing the five pounds of Chex mix they made for the our hearts, to more fully live out our Catholic The honor was announced six days after the holidays this year. January 2014 Dakota Catholic Action • 1

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