September 13, 2019 In This Issue ESSEESSENGERNGER M Serving the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky since 1926

Cooley photos 2 Catholic Soup podcast 2 Pastor installations St. Thomas and Holy Cross parishes 3 Driving Home the Faith One-year anniversary 3 Safety protocols and training 3 Omission correction 7 Blessing 60 years of marriage 7 Annual Curia planning meeting

7 Distinguished alumnus Vincentian Father Jacob Varghese, pastor, Father Mario Tizziani Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, California, cel- ebrated, Sept. 8, a centennial anniversary 7 Knights of Columbus Mass for the Catholic Order of Foresters St. Peter’s Court 1492. The celebration golf outing continued after Mass with a reception and awards presentation. Catholic Order of 11 Schools participate in Foresters promotes friendship, unity and Magnified Giving true Christian charity among members. 11 ‘The Marriage Journey,’ Sept. 21 Catholic OrderofForesters Court1492 celebrates 100 yearsofdoing God’s workatCalifornia parish David Cooley Parish, Chicago, May 1883. At that time, impoverished immigrants Associate Editor journeyed to the United States seeking a better life. When families Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, California, celebrated, Sept. 9, a mile- lost the head of their household and source of income, friends and Moving? Wrong address? stone for the local chapter (or court) of the Catholic Order of neighbors typically collected money to assist survivors financially. Call the circulation desk, Foresters (C.O.F.). Vincentian Father Jacob Varghese, pastor, cele- From that foundation C.O.F. grew. It is a Catholic life insurance soci- (859) 392-1570 brated an anniversary Mass commemorating 100 years of service ety helping members achieve financial security while supporting provided to the parish by C.O.F. St. Peter’s Court 1492. A reception, the Catholic community through fraternal outreach. The name awards presentation and lunch followed Mass in the school gymna- “Catholic Order of Foresters” refers to the call for members to care Bishop’s Schedule ...... 3 sium. for the Catholic community. As a forester cares for the forests and Commentary ...... 4 The mission of Catholic Order of Foresters is to promote friend- animals, they strive to meet the needs of their brothers and sisters People and Events ...... 8 ship, unity and true Christian charity among members. It is a in need. national organization that traces its roots back to Holy Family Saint Snippet ...... 9 (Continued on page 13) Classifieds ...... 12 Entertainment ...... 14 Shopper’s Guide ...... 14 YoungAdult Ministry kicks-off its second season Keener photos News Briefs ...... 15 This year’s first candle- light Mass hosted by the Catechesis and Missed an edition? Current and back Formation Office’s Young issues of the Messenger are available Adult Ministry was held online at covdio.org/messenger. Friday, Sept. 6, at Divine Mercy Parish, Bellevue. Father Martin Pitstick, pastor, celebrated the Mass, Deacon David Profitt assisted and was the homilist. Father Michael Norton, voca- tions promoter, heard con- Up next in Young Adult Ministry fessions before and after “The Power of Sacred Music,” Monday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. at the Mass. About 80 young Mother of God Church, Covington. A free concert (open to all, not adults attended. just young adults) to experience the transcendent music of one of Following the Mass all history’s most influential female composers — Hildegard of Bingen were invited to the court- — all while taking in the architecture of one of Kentucky’s most magnificent churches. yard for an evening social. The Young Adult “Life’s Greatest Questions: A Discussion,” Wednesday, Sept. 25, Ministry — now in its sec- 7:15 p.m., McCrystal Hall, St. Catherine Church, Ft. Thomas. Does God exist? Do we really have souls? Is there any ultimate meaning to life? ond year — hosts the can- Join young adults (18–35) interested in respectfully but earnestly dlelight Mass on the first discussing life’s greatest questions — all under the guidance of a Thursday of each month. local amateur philosopher and theologian. For more information “Young Adult Candlelight Mass — with Young Adult Sacred about the candlelight Polyphony Choir,” Friday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m. (confessions begin at 6:30 Mass and other events for p.m.), Divine Mercy Parish, Bellevue. Join young adults (18 – 35) from young adults visit cov- across the diocese to experience Mass like never before. The dio.org/catechesis-forma- Diocesan Young Adult Choir will provide sacred polyphony music. tion. A social will follow with free food and drinks. 2 September 13, 2019 Messenger

Catholic Soup podcast provides spiritual food, comforttopeople David Cooley “It’s catchy,” Deacon Profitt said. “Soup can be meaty, keep doing this for as long as we can.” Associate Editor spicy or simple but it’s comfort food. We want to give peo- Msgr. Cleves and Deacon Profitt said that their topics There is a new podcast broadcasting out of St. Anne ple comfort; as Msgr. Cleves said, feed them.” come from anywhere and everywhere and that they trust Retreat Center, Melbourne, that has been feeding people In addition to the Catholic Soup podcast, Msgr. Cleves the Holy Spirit to guide them. with theological insights and warming them up to the offers a series of Catholic talks on Mondays at the retreat “It might be something that happened in the news or truth, goodness and beauty of the Catholic Church. Msgr. center called Catholic Café, as well as a philosophy class on something in one of our lives,” said Msgr. Cleves. William Cleves, pastor, Holy Spirit “I’m usually inspired by something Cooley photo Parish, Newport, and Deacon David Msgr. Cleves says — it might be some- Profitt, director, St. Anne Retreat thing that he mentions in a homily or it Center, have just wrapped up their might be something that came from 24th episode of “Catholic Soup.” They casual conversation,” said Deacon have many followers and are heard all Profitt. “A number of times inspiration over the country. came from something he said at The idea came from Deacon Catholic Café that get my wheels turn- Profitt, who said he always wanted to ing. From there, once we begin talking do a podcast but didn’t want to do one the Spirit takes over and we just go alone. wherever it leads us.” “I am a firm believer in expanding Deacon Profitt said that he hopes lis- the way in which we evangelize,” said teners discover or re-discover the beau- Deacon Profitt. “When Msgr. Cleves ty of the Catholic faith and how much was open to doing the podcast, I felt peace and joy it can bring into their like it was the perfect combination. lives. We feel like this is a great avenue to “I think we overcomplicate the faith reach more people.” sometimes; we make it inaccessible for When Deacon Profitt and Msgr. people — we get distracted in the thick Cleves sit down together on a Monday of thin things,” Deacon Profitt said. and hit the record button they don’t “We want people to understand that know what they are going to say. This the truth, goodness and beauty of our is something that they both say keeps Catholic faith is there, we just have to it fun and authentic. get to it.” “Dave and I have known each “I think in terms of planting seeds,” other for a while and I think we are said Msgr. Cleves. “St. Paul says that kindred spirits. I think this was a wonderful thing about how he planted meeting of the minds,” said Msgr. Msgr. William Cleves and Deacon Dave Profitt discuss all things Catholic for their weekly podcast, a seed, Apollos watered it, and some- Cleves. “I’m the kind of guy that if “Catholic Soup,” which broadcasts from St. Anne Retreat Center, Melbourne. body else is going to reap. We are plant- you put me in front of a class of peo- ing seeds out there. Those seeds will ple I just get energized. I wanted to get involved with the the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. grow under the guidance of the Spirit.” retreat center out here because I saw the potential. It has “Dave and I got together and brainstormed what we The two hosts are hoping to expand the podcast in the been my experience that Catholic people have a genuine could do. I would love to get to the point where we see some- future to include featured guests. hunger that is deep and lasting for understanding the faith thing happening here morning, afternoon and night,” said Anyone interested in listening to Catholic Soup can visit as adults.” Msgr. Cleves. “I think we work well together, we under- the St. Anne Retreat Center website, www.stanneretreatcen- And that hunger that Msgr. Cleves refers to is where the stand each other and we have got this passion for seeing ter.org, or find it on most podcast platforms. podcast gets its name. the Good News spread as much as possible. We are going to

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Two priests begin first pastorate Bishop Roger Foys installed pastors at two parishes the weekend of Sept. 7– 8. Father Raymond Enzweiler was installed pastor at St. Thomas Parish, Ft. Thomas and Father Michael Hennigen was installed pastor at Holy Cross Parish, Latonia. It is the first pastorate for both priests. During the Rite of Installation, a procession to the sacramental stations within the church takes place — to the baptismal font, confessional, ambo, presidential chair and tabernacle. These are all important and vital places within the church, places where God’s people receive the sacraments, the Word of God is pro- claimed and where Jesus Christ resides in the Eucharist. The procession is a reminder of the role that the parish priest plays in bringing God’s grace and mercy to the people.(above left) After being presented with the keys to the church — an act representing handing on the care of the parish and its parishioners to the new pastor — Father Enzweiler leads parishioners in praying the Profession of Faith. (left) After the procession, Bishop Foys presents Father Enzweiler to his parishioners. (above right) Father Hennigen incenses the baptismal font, “whose waters are endowed with the gift of the Holy Spirit … (where) many will become members of a people set apart.” (right) Father Hennigen kneels as he incenses the tabernacle, “the living heart of our churches, the dwelling-place of the Lord Jesus who is present body, blood, soul and divinity.” For Father Enzweiler the installation was a homecoming — he is a son of St. Thomas Parish. Messenger September 13, 2019 3

Sacred Heart Radio celebrates the one-year anniversaryof Driving Home the Faith Laura Keener Faith — Thursdays, 4:48 p.m. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Christina Murray. Editor Covington also have a regular spot — every second Thursday “Gail is always eager to hear from the Diocese of Driving Home the Faith, Sacred Heart Radio’s weekday at 5:06 p.m. Other featured guests appearing frequently from Covington,” said Mrs. Keener. “In addition to hearing about evening radio program, celebrated its one-year anniversary the Diocese of Covington are Steven Enzweiler, docent and all the ways that people live out their faith, what I find special Sept. 4. Broadcasting from its studio at the Our Lady of the historian, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption; Brad about Driving Home the Faith is the blessing that Father Jack Holy Spirit Center, Norwood, Father Robert Jack, radio host, Torline, coordinator, Young Adult Ministry and Karen Zengel, bestows to his listeners at the end of each hour. It is truly a and Gail Finke, producer, have been “riding along in the executive director, St. Vincent de Paul Society. blessing that brings peace after the workday. I hope other lis- back” — as Father Jack says to his listeners as he begins the “It has been a wonderful opportunity to share the mission teners feel that, too.” two-hour show at 4 p.m. — to not only evangelize but catechize of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul with our broader As Driving Home the Faith begins its second year Mrs. Catholics in the Greater Cincinnati area. Catholic community,” said Mrs. Zengel. “I thank Sacred Heart Finke said she is looking forward to, “Covering more people “It doesn’t seem like anywhere near a year has passed!” Radio for allowing this to happen and said Mrs. Finke. “Being part of a Catholic radio show is a Father Rob for making the conversa- dream come true. I’m grateful every day for the opportunity to tion interesting and fun.” serve God in this way.” Mrs. Zengel said that several people Mrs. Finke said that the “scariest” part of her work has have commented to her that they have also been the most exciting — being part of starting a new heard her on the radio. She even has radio program from scratch. received a text message of encourage- “It meant making contacts with people all over the coun- ment while she was on the air. try, in addition to lots of new ones here in the tri-state,” she “I know we have people who appre- said. “For weeks I sent e-mails all day long. I didn’t know what ciate Sacred Heart Radio; and Driving the response would be, because we were so new. But the Home the Faith is an uplifting impor- response was terrific from the first.” tant source of news for them. We’re Mrs. Finke said that one of the highlights of producing glad to have it,” she said. Driving Home the Faith has been the opportunity to have on What Mrs. Zengel appreciates most the show Catholics she admires, like Robert George, Jennifer is that Driving Home the Faith — and Roback Morse, Carlo Lancelotti, David Deleiden, Janet Smith, more broadly Sacred Heart Radio — “And learning about so many people whose work I didn’t pre- feature the highlights and events of the viously know,” she said. Archdiocese of Cincinnati and Diocese In addition to hosting national Catholic experts, Father of Covington. Considering the size of Finke photo Jack delves into the treasury of Catholic feasts and teachings the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the (left) David Cooley, associate editor, Messenger, in the Driving Home the Faith studio, Sept. 5, with and each day the show also features local guests that share many faith events going on in the arch- host (right) Father Robert Jack. Sacred Heart Radio celebrated the one-year anniversary of the what is happening in their ministries. diocese, where the station is located, it Driving Home the Faith local evening radio program. The Messenger is invited on the show weekly to Since it’s very beginnings, Laura Keener, editor and David might have been easier, she said, to fill share the events and news of the parishes, schools and organizations of the Diocese of Covington. Cooley, associate editor, Messenger, have been invited to all the spots with the happenings in appear weekly on Driving Home the Faith to share the events Cincinnati. Mrs. Zengel is thankful that Father Jack and Mrs. and topics, meeting more people around our listening area and other “news” of the Diocese of Covington. Finke have taken the extra effort to include the Diocese of and bringing the good news of Christ to more listeners.” “What a joy it has been to be a part of Driving Home the Covington. The Messenger staff, also, is looking forward to sharing not Faith,” said Mr. Cooley. “Father Jack and his team do a great “It makes us a better all around community when we hear only the events of the diocese’s parishes and schools and but job of keeping Catholics informed about what is going on what’s happening on both sides of the river,” she said. also features appearing in the Messenger. locally, in the Church and in the world. It has been an honor Other guests from the diocese have included Father “I wish the entire team at the station all the best, and I to be a part of the show since the beginning, letting folks Michael Greer, pastor, St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. hope that more and more listeners tune in daily and get know about all the different, wonderful events that take place Ann Mission, Covington; Father Jeffrey VonLehmen, pastor, inspired to live out the Gospel in their lives,” said Mr. Cooley. in the Diocese of Covington.” St. Patrick Parish, Taylor Mill; Franciscan Daughter of Mary “Congratulations. A year has gone by so fast — here’s to many The Messenger has a regular spot on Driving Home the Mother Seraphina and St. Joseph the Worker Mother more!”

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Bishop’s Schedule

Sept. 17 Board of Regents meeting, Sept. 21 St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe Family and Leadership Training Conference, Sterling Sept. 19 Center, Erlanger, 8 a.m. Individual meeting, 9 a.m. Profession of vows, Episcopal Council meeting, Missionaries of St. John the 9:30 a.m. Baptist, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Park Hills, 11 a.m. Diocese safety protocols and training Thomas More University “It is good that we are here today but it is sad why we are here today,” said Bishop Roger Board meeting, 1:30 p.m. Foys (center right), Sept. 10, as he welcomed officers from Homeland Security, the FBI and Holy Hour for victims of child Sept. 22 local police and firefighters to Covington Catholic High School to discuss “active threat” sexual abuse, Cathedral Mass, Cathedral Basilica, safety protocols and training. Col. Christopher Schutte (bottom right), chief of police, Basilica of the Assumption, 10 a.m. Lakeside Park, was the lead facilitator for the training. The gathering was unique in that Covington, 3 p.m. Annual Wedding Anniversary every priest, principal, superior of religious motherhouses and Curia staff were in vespers, Cathedral Basilica, attendance; combining the quarterly priests’ formation day and the biannual Curia 3 p.m. enrichment day. “This is the new normal,” said Bishop Foys as he introduced the topic of preparing for an active threat situation. “This is what we have to be prepared for, in our schools, in our Omission offices and in our parishes. I am very grateful to the representatives here who will share That Man Is You! at Blessed Sacrament Parish, their expertise, not only for what they do today but for what they do every day.” Ft. Mitchell, was left out of the parish locations list in Pictured (above right from left) Teal Nally, safety coordinator, Kenton County School the Sept. 6 edition. Beginning Sept. 12, the men meet District; Don Knochemann, diocesan director, Buildings and Properties; Father Daniel Thursday mornings in the Blessed Sacrament Church Schomaker, vicar general; Steve Hensley, director, Kenton County Homeland Undercroft, at 6 a.m. Contact Deacon James Fortner at Security/Emergency Management; Col. Chris Schutte, chief of police, Lakeside Park- (859) 331-4302 or [email protected]. New mem- Crestview Hills; Brian Harvey, assistant director, Buildings and Properties; Bishop Foys; bers are still welcome. The Messenger apologizes for Father Ryan Maher, vicar general; Father Joey Shelton, administrative assistant to the the omission. bishop; and Robert Rowe, principal, Covington Catholic High School. 4 September 13, 2019 Messenger COMMENTARY Integrating Gospel valueswith consumer choices The introduction to the “National Directory for The temptation to reinterpret human reality — from “The logic of giving and forgiving” of charity tran- Catechesis” addresses “Challenges to Catechesis.” In that family to body parts — in “econometric terms” represents scends justice as a foundation for a humanly authentic synthesis, among the various cultural and social conditions a “structure of sin.” political economy: “The earthly city is promoted not mere- that might hinder assimilation of beliefs and moral judg- In “Families and Trust: Connecting Private Lives to ly by relationships of rights and duties, but to an even ments, the directory Civic Goods,” (“Chicago Studies.” 2000), Professor Elshtain greater and more fundamental extent by relationships of COMMENTARY identifies “the con- again pursued an analysis of a “cash economy” contrasted gratuitousness, mercy and communion.” (CIV, n. 6) sumerism and material- against a “gift economy.” Consistent with the findings of In the centennial encyclical “Centesimus Annus” (“On ism that dominate the the Council of Families in America and the Council of the Hundredth Anniversary of ‘Rerum Novarum,’” 1991), culture of the United Civil Society, Professor Elshtain contended that time St. John Paul II had called attention to the need for an States.” Thus, in the appeal to an authentic vision of the human person and the renewal of effective cat- authentic human good in the response on the part of the echesis there is a need to ‘Thus a great deal of educational and world’s advanced nations to the ethical challenges of a develop methods of for- global economy. mation that will aid per- cultural work is urgently needed, On this matter, “Centesimus Annus” identifies the sons “break the ‘buy, moral flaws inherent in the current phenomenon of con- use, buy again, use including education of consumers in the sumerism: “The manner in which new needs arise and are again’ cycle and yet defined is always marked by a more or less appropriate con- relate these forms of responsible use of their power of choice, cept of man and his true good.” In effect, the phenomenon everyday decision mak- of consumerism must be morally counteracted “by a com- ing to the integration of the formation of a strong sense prehensive picture of man which respects all dimensions of Father Ronald Ketteler Gospel values in their of responsibility among producers and his being and which subordinates his material and instinc- lives.” tive dimensions to interior and spiritual ones.” (CA, n. 36) Without doubt, cultural critics offer ample evidence for among people in the mass media in particular, The late Holy Father’s centennial encyclical concludes: the hegemony of consumerism and materialism in nation- “It is not wrong to want to live better; what is wrong is a al life. For instance, in “What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral as well as the necessary intervention style of life which is presumed to be better when it is Limits of Markets” (2012) Michael J. Sandel, the highly directed toward ‘having’ rather than ‘being,’ and which respected political philosopher, explored the question as to by public authorities.’ … wants to have more, not in order to be more but to spend whether a growing “market society” was jettisoning basic – St. John Paul II, “Centesimus Annus,” n. 36. life in enjoyment as an end in itself.” moral and civic goods that serve as a precondition for a Consumerism reduces the meaning of life to one-dimen- humanly balanced “market economy.” becomes the top priority of American parents — “They are sion, namely, that of economic freedom which falsifies and In the same vein, more than a decade before, the late on the treadmill, they say, and can’t get off.” diminishes fully human development. Thus, prescinding Jean Bethke Elshtain, (d. 2013) had published “Who Are “Overworked and overspent” parents become concerned from the ethical and religious dimension of the human per- We? Critical Reflections and Hopeful Possibilities” (2000). that their children are being lost to “an increasingly mate- son, the economic system “has been weakened, and ends by An approach distinctive to her study was the incorporation rialistic and violent culture.” limiting itself to the production and consumption of of an ethical-religious critique of the burgeoning culture of In the long run, families, civic and church life are goods.” (CA, n. 39) consumerism. diminished by the trap of the “cash economy.” At the same Earlier, in the encyclical “Sollicitudo Rei Socialis” (“On “Who Are We?” introduced a distinction between a time, she conceded that “voluntary simplicity” is clearly Social Concern,” 1987), St. John Paul synthesized the differ- “cash economy” and a Christian vision of a “gift economy.” not a realistic option for most: “…. many Americans are ence between ‘having’ and ‘being’ as set forth in “Gaudium Professor Elshtain specifically invoked a religious not in a position to step back from the economic treadmill. et Spes” (“The Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the metaphor — “the prideful self” — to name the root cause of They are just barely keeping their heads above water. Many Modern World”) at the Second Vatican Council and in Pope the ensuing spiritual malaise spawned by a dominant “cash other Americans, caught up in our own version of success, Paul VI’s encyclical “Populorum Progressio” (“On the economy.” believing, wrongly, that their children are better off with Development of Peoples,” 1967). In a chapter entitled “Forgetting That We Are Fallen: more things than hours with their parents, cannot see their “Sollicitudo Rei Socialis” interpreted those philosophi- The Prideful Self,” the late Laura Spellman, professor of way through to an alternative. They are trapped in a pat- cal concepts: “To ‘have’ objects and goods does not in itself Social and Political Ethics at the University of Chicago, tern of habituation that precludes glimpsing some better or perfect the human subject, unless it contributes to the had developed a political-cultural interpretation of the more decent — one is tempted to say more Christian — maturing and enrichment of that subject’s ‘being,’ that is to “prideful self.” The ethos of a “cash economy” emerges way.” say unless it contributes to the realization of the human from the “prideful self” and creates a way of life that According to Professor Elshtain, a “gift economy” is vocation as such.” (SRS, n. 28) “undermines commitments of stewardship in favor of inspired by Jesus of Nazareth: “Christianity teaches us St. John Paul II highlighted the injustice of internation- looking out for number one — one’s self, one’s company.” that we are born to community. It is God’s desire that we al inequality: “One of the greatest injustices in the contem- From a religious perspective, growth in wealth and capi- move out of solitude and into communion … Our self- porary world consists precisely in this: that the ones who tal carries inherent risks when men and women become awareness is both an achievement and a gift.” possess much are relatively few and those who possess forgetful of their status as creatures — “begotten and inter- Creation of men and women in the image of God, there- almost nothing are many.” dependent.” Hence, the gravitational pull of pride will mili- fore, is authentically mirrored in communion among per- The late Holy Father judged this situation as “the injus- tate against “intrinsic barriers to this striving” after sons. Communion entails “the gift of self to another,” a rec- tice of the poor distribution of the goods and services wealth and status undermine the needed motivation for iprocity that discloses “divine communion.” In a word, per- intended for all.” “taming acts of self-overcoming.” sons by nature exist “for” one another. In “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel,” 2013) In a “cash economy” Americans tend to become trapped Yet, when the unrelenting need to earn and spend more Pope Francis observed that “an economy of exclusion and “in the maw of work, consumption, more work, more con- dictates lifestyles “wholly given over to a fast-paced life,” inequality” on a global scale views life as subjected to “the sumption ...” Advertising, in turn, appeals to “the self con- being consumed by consumption negates the capacity for laws of consumption and the survival of the fittest, where sumed by consumption.” becoming gift to another. the powerful feed upon the powerless.” In a “disposable cul- As a corrective, a culture inspired by a “gift-economy” is The thought of this prominent scholar in political phi- ture,” then, men and women are endangered of being treat- needed to displace and recover from the milieu of the bur- losophy and religion resonates well with a key theme in ed as “consumer goods to be used and then discarded.” (EG, geoning American “consumerist-commodifiable” ideology. Pope-Emeritus Benedict’s XVI’s social encyclical “Caritas n. 53) Otherwise, the understanding of the human person will be in Veritate” (“Charity in Truth,” 2009), namely, “an econo- The Holy Father passes judgment on the injustice of more and more reduced to a one-dimensional economic my of gratuitousness and of communion.” The encyclical such a culture: “To sustain a lifestyle which excludes oth- function. Such an ideology places a price tag on everything focuses Church social doctrine on justice and charity more ers, or to sustain enthusiasm for that selfish ideal, a global- — “Nothing is holy, sacred, or off-limits in a world in which specifically on the macro-economic implications of the ization of indifference has developed.” (EG, n. 54) everything is for sale.” global economy. Pope Francis confronts the anesthetizing fallout from With regard to this assumption, the author clarified The introduction to “Caritas in Veritate” encapsulates the social disease of “affluenza”: “The culture of prosperi- that “Adam Smith and the great classical economists never the relationship of charity to justice: “Justice is the pri- ty deadens us.” advocated marketizing all aspects of human life, even as mary way of charity” and by protecting human rights is Father Ronald Ketteler is director of ecumenism, episco- they insisted that the market itself required moral limits concerned with building “the earthly city according to law pal liaison to the Messenger and professor of theology at and frameworks.” and justice.” Thomas More University.

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Production Coordinator/Designer Telephone: (859) 392-1500 E-mail: [email protected] Editorial deadline: Friday noon, 7 days prior to date. www.covdio.org Subscriptions, address changes: Contact Circulation Dept. at above address. Messenger September 13, 2019 5 COMMENTARY God’slost and found Australian justiceinthe dock department Consider this sequence of events, familiar to some but December 2018: At Cardinal Pell’s retrial, his defense evidently not to others: team further demolishes the prosecution case, for which, The readings for the twenty-fourth Sunday in March 2013: Prior to any credible reports of misbehav- again, no corroborating evidence is presented. The jury Ordinary Time — Cycle “C” are: Exodus 32:7-11, 13-14; ior being made against Cardinal George Pell, police in then returns a 12-0 verdict of guilty, shocking virtually 1 Timothy 1:12-17; and Luke 15:1-32. Australia’s state of Victoria launch “Operation everyone in attendance at the trial (and, according to A lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son provide the raw Tethering,” a sting aimed some present, the trial judge). material for the sto ries told by Jesus in today’s Gospel. But at the former archbishop of March 2019: While sentencing the cardinal to six years in all three instances it is the one who searches for what was THE CATHOLIC Melbourne (who by this in prison, the trial judge never indicates that he agrees lost who is exalted as the hero (heroine) of the tales. DIFFERENCE time is prefect of the with the second jury’s verdict, stating only that he is If we are to understand the teaching contained in the sto- Vatican Secretariat for the doing what the law requires under the circumstances. ries, we must pause to honestly answer the first questioned economy). “Tethering” June 2019: At an appeal hearing before a three-mem- posed by Jesus to his audi- includes newspaper ads ber panel of the Victoria Supreme Court, the judges ence. “Who among you, if IGHTH AY seeking information on sharply criticize the flimsiness of the prosecution’s case. E D he has a hundred sheep previously unreported, August 21, 2019: The appellate panel rejects Cardinal and loses one of them, does untoward goings-on at the Pell’s appeal by a 2-1 vote. The dissenting judge, Mark not leave the 99 in the Melbourne cathedral in the Weinberg, is Australia’s most prominent criminal-law wasteland and follow the past. jurist; the two judges rejecting the appeal have little or no lost one until he finds it?” Early 2017: The office of criminal-law experience. Judge Weinberg’s 202-page dis- Jesus’ listeners knew Public Prosecutions in sent eviscerates his colleagues’ position, which raises the the “correct” answer. Who Melbourne twice returns a gravest questions as to whether “guilty beyond a reason- would leave the 99? No brief to those who mounted able doubt” remains the standard necessary for convic- shepherd in his right mind George Weigel “Operation Tethering,” tion in Victoria — not least on a completely uncorrobo- would do that. To do so criticizing the Victoria Police brief as inadequate for a rated charge. would be to subject the prosecution. In the wake of last month’s incomprehensible and (as loyal sheep to possible June 2017: the Director of Public Prosecutions measured by Judge Weinberg’s dissent) dangerous rejec- exploitation by wolves and announces Charges of “historic sexual abuse” from 20 tion of Cardinal Pell’s appeal, Catholic voices were heard bandits. Sheep endanger- Father Daniel Vogelpohl years prior and Pell is ordered home. The cardinal vehe- expressing (or demanding) respect for the justice system ment of the first degree! mently denies any misconduct and, despite his Vatican in Australia. Perhaps the Vatican press spokesman must But perhaps because our Lord gives all the endearing diplomatic immunity, immediately returns to Australia to say such things for diplomatic purposes, although the qualities of the shepherd carrying back the beloved sheep defend his honor and that of the Church. reason why diplomatic concerns trump truth and justice on his shoulders, it almost seems natural that the shepherd May 2018: At the “committal hearing,” a magistrate in the Holy See Press Office is unclear. But as this would take this course of action. dismisses several charges against Pell but sends others to chronology indicates, there is no reason to respect a The point is simple. God’s care for the individual sinner trial, saying that, whatever their arguable plausibility, process that reeks of system-failure at every point, from is so great that having 99 “saved” around him is not enough! they should be aired publicly in a criminal court. the dubious and perhaps corrupt police investigation He will always seek out the lost one. “I tell you there will Meanwhile, a vicious, lynch-mob atmosphere continues through the committal hearing, the two trials, and the likewise be more joy in heaven over one repentant sinner to surround Cardinal Pell, in public and in much of the appeal. There are guilty parties here. But Cardinal than over 99 who have no need to repent.” Australian media. George Pell is not one of them. God’s joy over the lost one whom he brings back is further September 2018: At the trial, the prosecution presents As this scandalous process approaches the High Court explored in the story of the woman who lost one of 10 coins. no corroborating evidence that the alleged crimes ever of Australia, friends of Australia, both Down Under and We may be even puzzled by the inordinate joy at finding one took place; the prosecution’s case is the tale told by the throughout the world, must send a simple message, coin while all the time she continued to have the other nine to complainant, who only appears on videotape. Numerous repeatedly: George Pell is an innocent man who was rejoice in. “I tell you, there will be the same kind of joy before witnesses for the defense testify that the alleged acts of falsely accused and has been unjustly convicted of crimes the angels of God over one repentant sinner.” abuse could not have happened in a secured area of a he did not commit. It is not George Pell who is in the It begins to sound as if sinners have the advantage over busy cathedral immediately after Sunday Mass, with dock, now, but the administration of justice in Australia. saints in the eyes of God. That impression is further ampli- then-Archbishop Pell fully vested and surrounded by And the only way to restore justice is for Cardinal Pell to fied in the final story of the Prodigal Son. Who of us does liturgical ministers, in the time-frame alleged. After sev- be vindicated by the highest court in the land. not want to agree with the angry older brother who is upset eral days of deliberation, the trial judge tells the jury that Those who cannot bring themselves to say that, in because his father is making more of a fuss over this he will accept an 11-1 verdict, if one juror is blocking una- Australia or elsewhere, necessarily share in the ignominy returned sinner son than he ever made over himself, the nimity. The jury then returns a hung verdict — 10-2 for that Australian criminal justice has, thus far, brought faithful son? acquittal — the jury foreman weeping when announcing upon itself. Today’s readings are meant to focus on a God who is mer- the jury’s inability to reach a legal conclusion; other George Weigel is a senior fellow of the Ethics and Public ciful. The reading from Exodus shows us a God who refuses jurors are also reported in tears. Policy Center in Washington, D.C. to abandon a people who constantly betrayed him. God will not be unfaithful in his love even if we are. And notice how the parable of the Prodigal Son is not really about either son, but about the actions of the father. Jack Twyman provides He reaches out to both of them to try to reconcile them. “... He ran out to meet him [younger son], threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him” and “ ... The father came exampleofmodel teammate out and began to plead with him [older son].” This father is Perhaps the greatest sports teammate of all time has days later, Stokes fell into a coma on a return flight from the shepherd who leaves behind everything else to search his athletic heritage in Cincinnati. Jack Twyman was a the Royals’ first playoff game in Detroit. The head injury after the one who was lost. Both sons had been lost. 1955 graduate and star bas- led to loss of motor control and, ultimately, permanent At the conclusion of the story of the shepherd, Jesus ketball player at the paralysis. mentioned that “there was more joy over one repentant sin- VIEWPOINT University of Cincinnati. Stokes, 24 at the time, had no family living in ner than over 99 who have no need to repent.” The older He later played profession- Cincinnati and an exorbitant amount of medical bills brother in the Prodigal Son story obviously counted himself ally for the National that his family could not afford. Twyman immediately among the 99. And indeed, his own self-righteousness was Basketball Association’s took charge, becoming Stokes’ legal guardian and chief his biggest sin. In fact, there are none “who have no need to (NBA) Cincinnati Royals. fundraiser. Twyman cared for Stokes physically, emotion- repent.” In fact, the Lord’s love is just as great for each of us Yet, it was what he did off ally and financially for the 12 years that Stokes lived fol- when we recognize that fact and turn to him. the court and well into his lowing his injury. Twyman carried out the words of In today’s second reading from the first letter of Paul to retirement from basketball Matthew in chapter 25 of his Gospel, “For I was … ill and Timothy, we find one of our greatest saints, Paul, confessing that displayed his great- you cared for me.” The NBA’s Teammate of the Year that he in fact was one of our greatest sinners. But he too ness as a teammate. Award is named for Jack Twyman. Twyman, a member testifies that God came after him with the same tender love Maurice Stokes was a himself of the National Basketball Hall of Fame, accept- as the shepherd searching out the one lost sheep. rising basketball star in the ed the recognition for Stokes when he was elected to the “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Of 1950s. After a stellar college same hall in 2004. Rich Hoyt these I myself am the worst. But on that very account I was career, Stokes played for The relationship between Twyman and Stokes is one dealt with mercifully, so that in me, as an extreme case, the Cincinnati Royals that conjures up memories of those deep friendships fos- Jesus Christ might display all his patience and that I might where he was destined to become of the finest players in tered in, of all places, a locker room. Have you ever heard become an example to those who would later have faith in the history of the game. In the final regular season game a professional athlete’s retirement speech? If you have him and gain everlasting life.” of the 1957-58 season in Minneapolis, his third profession- Father Daniel Vogelpohl is pastor of Blessed Sacrament al season, Stokes fell to the floor and hit his head. Three (Continued on page 12) Parish, Ft. Mitchell. 6 September 13, 2019 Messenger

SouthAmerica’sAmazon: culturally diverse, globally important Catholic News Service At least 300 indigenous groups live in the region. A single lence — were included in the synod working document and When Pope Francis came face to face with more than parish may include scores of widely scattered villages acces- are likely to be discussed when the bishops meet. 2,000 Amazonian indigenous people in Peru in January 2018, sible only by boat, and it could take several weeks to reach The document highlights the importance of the Amazon he told them the place where they live is holy ground, and the most distant community. The difficulty and expense of basin as an ecosystem that provides 15 percent of the fresh that they and the Amazon region are important to the travel, and the relatively small number of priests and sisters, water on the planet and helps regulate the global climate. By Catholic Church and the entire world. makes it virtually impossible to visit communities frequent- holding the synod in Rome, Pope Francis is stressing the For most of October, more ly. importance of the Amazon for the world, as he did in the than 100 bishops will meet at As a result, unless they live in encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home,” the Vatican to wrestle with cities or in towns where a parish published in 2015. what that means for the team lives, Catholics in Amazonia As one of the most biologically diverse areas of the earth, Church’s ministry in a politi- have little access to the sacraments. the Amazon region has given rise to great cultural diversity. cally, culturally and ecologi- In some places, a priest visits only About 3 million of its 31 million inhabitants are indigenous. cally complex region where once a year, celebrating the Throughout Latin America, indigenous people generally indigenous people face Eucharist, marriages and baptisms. are among the poorest. The lack of jobs and decent schools increasing threats. Some communities almost never see in their villages spurs steady migration from rural areas to The task for the bishops at a priest. cities, where indigenous people face discrimination and the Synod of Bishops for the That is likely to be a key point on struggle to maintain their traditions. Amazon is to lay out, as the the synod agenda. The working doc- At the synod, the bishops are also likely to consider new synod’s title puts it, “new ument contains a proposal for a type forms of urban ministry, especially ministry among indige- paths for the Church and for of ordination for village elders who nous people who have settled in cities. an integral ecology.” The are in stable relationships. They Another group of Amazonian people who suffer preju- decisions they make will would not have all the attributes of dice are those of African descent. In Brazil, before slavery reverberate not only in the priests, but they would be able to was abolished in 1888, some slaves escaped and fled into the Amazon region, but else- preside over Eucharistic celebra- forest, forming communities called quilombos. Their terri- where in the world. tions. torial rights are even more precarious than those of indige- Pope Francis is calling for When the synod document was nous people, because the quilombos lack official recognition a Church with “an released, that proposal grabbed as traditional communities. Amazonian face — not a CNS graphic/Caroline Lindsey, The Catholic Miscellany headlines worldwide, as some Pope Francis is not the first pontiff to focus the Church’s white face, but the face of the The Amazon River basin covers an area more than five observers saw it as a first step attention on the Amazon. In an encyclical to the bishops of indigenous person, the river times the size of Alaska. toward allowing married priests. Latin America in June 1912, Pope Pius X decried the slavery dweller, the black person, the But the pope has said that is not on and brutality that accompanied the rubber trade, in which person of mixed race,” said retired Bishop Erwin Krautler the table, and the document makes clear that the functions of tens of thousands of indigenous Amazonians died. of Altamira, Brazil. the ministers would be limited to celebrating the Eucharist Bishops from Church jurisdictions in the Brazilian The diversity of faces reflects the complexity of issues in for Amazonian Catholics. Amazon have gathered periodically since 1954, Bishop the region. The bishops are also likely to explore new roles for Krautler said. When they met in 1972 in the Amazonian city The Amazon region covers an area more than five times women in the Church in the Amazon region. The document of Santarem, Pope Paul VI sent a message of support. the size of Alaska. Although most of it is in Brazil, eight calls for them to “identify the type of official ministry that When the bishops from Latin America and the Caribbean other countries share parts of the region. The national can be conferred on women, taking into account the central met in the Brazilian city of Aparecida in 2007, they dis- boundaries, which are generally heavily forested and far role that they currently plan in the Amazonian Church.” cussed environmental issues, and a section on the Amazon from capital cities, are often lawless areas where drug traf- Pope Francis announced the synod in 2017 and launched was included in the final document of that assembly. fickers, human traffickers, illegal loggers and illegal miners it with an initial meeting in January 2018, during his visit to The synod will continue that trend, this time highlight- operate with impunity. the town of Puerto Maldonado, in the Peruvian Amazon. ing the importance of the Amazon region for the universal Even away from borders, areas inhabited by indigenous More than 40 assemblies were then held in Church jurisdic- Church, Bishop Krautler said. people are coveted by miners, loggers and ranchers eager to tions throughout the Amazon, so Catholics in the nine coun- “It will be a great event of dialogue, of discussion, of pro- expand into the Amazon region. Community leaders who tries could discuss the issues that most affect them. posals,” he said. “We do not hope for pious counsel from the speak out and defend their territories risk harassment, Those topics — ranging from threats from oil production synod. We hope that the synod will be a source of renewed death threats and assassination. and mining to alcohol and drug addiction and domestic vio- impetus for the Church throughout the world.” Messenger September 13, 2019 7

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Curia staff develop plan for 2020–2021 The Curia staff met, Sept. 5, for its annual planning meeting. At the meeting, led by Jamie Schroeder (above center), chancellor, office directors and their staff developed plans for the 2020—2021 year and gave an update on the goals and objectives from 2018–2019 planning year. The fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. “Planning sessions sometimes seem redundant,” Bishop Roger Foys (right) told the Curia staff. But like King Solomon said in the Book of Proverbs, “without a vision the people will Keener photos perish. If we don’t have a plan, it’s the same thing we will perish; we won’t be interconnected. That’s one of the main reasons we do this together because every office, every ministry is interconnected. It also helps us to bring in the people on the parish level into what’s happening.” (above right) Divine Providence Sister Margaret Stallmeyer, director, Tribunal, presents the office’s goals. Each office will develop goals, objectives and implementation schedule and submit the plan to the Mrs. Schroeder by Sept. 13. The Deanery Pastoral Council Convocation will be held Jan. 11 at Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium where representatives from every parish will have the opportu- nity to hear each director explain his or her office’s objectives and ask any questions they might have.

Father Tizziani recognized as Distinguished Alumni The Toronto High School Alumni Association honored Father Mario Tizziani, pastor, St. Cecilia Parish, Independence, with its 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award. Father Tizziani was honored during the high school’s all-school reunion Aug. 29 — Sept. 1. His classmates — the Class of 1972, nominated him. “Of all the honors and blessings I have received in my life this is the biggest and most important because its from home, its from my classmates, its from the people who knew me from kindergarten through senior in high school,” said Father Tizziani. “For a person who comes from a poor family to be honored by peers who most are doing very well in life is a true blessing. By Distinguished Alum they are recognizing Couple celebrates 60 years of marriage me not for what I was but for who I have become. All the In honor of their 60 years of marriage, Bishop Roger Foys glory goes to God.” blessed George and Marcie Deitmaring following the installation of Father Michael Hennigen, Sept. 8, at Holy Cross Parish, Latonia.

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Newsworthy Happy birthday to Father Mark Keene, pastor, St. Agnes Parish, Ft. Wright, Sept. 24; and Father Douglas Lauer, pastor, St. Therese Parish, Southgate, Sept. 25.

The weekly TV Mass from the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption will be broadcast on Sunday, 5–6 p.m. on station Me TV WLWT, on channels: over the air 5-2; Spectrum 188 in Kentucky and Cincinnati Bell 23 or 291. Have something to list in “People and Events”? The dead- line for event notices is nine days prior to the desired publi- cation date. E-mail [email protected] no later than the Wednesday before the week you would like the information to appear.

Planning an event featuring a speaker or minister from outside your parish? In the Diocese of Covington, before Welcome back! contracting the services of a priest or deacon, man or The students at St. Henry District High School were woman religious, or lay person, a request for verification in welcomed back on the first day of school by an energetic good standing must be submitted to the Chancery office no faculty, who were excited to begin a brand new school year. later than four weeks before the desired date of service. Screening applications and instructions can be found at www.covdio.org/chancery/. and 50 plus years of marriage. Reservations are required. Contact the Office of Catechesis and Faith Formation at 392- There will be a Holy Hour on the third Thursday of every 1500 or www.covdio.org/catechesis-formation/. month, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Mustard Seed Catholic Charismatic Community of N.Ky., Covington, 3–4 p.m., to pray for victims of sexual abuse by Third Tuesday prayer meeting, , Sept. 17, 7–8:45 p.m., Bishop Brossart High School art gallery presents clergy and to pray for the Church. All priests of the diocese Blessed Sacrament Parish Center, Ft. Mitchell, with charis- “Quilts” by Monica Walerius, class of ’78, on Sundays only, will be in attendance; the lay faithful are invited to join. The matic style praise and worship music, teaching, witnesses Sept. 22–Oct. 13, noon –4 p.m. (Monday–Saturday by appoint- Blessed Sacrament will be exposed, concluding with the and healing prayers. All are invited! ment. Call 630-2874). Chaplet of Divine Mercy and benediction. The sacrament of reconciliation will be available during the Holy Hour. The Catholic Literature Club for Young Adults, September The Bishop Brossart High School volleyball team will next Holy Hour will be held Thursday, Sept. 19. book: “The Man Who Was Thursday,” by G. K. host the annual Hits for Chicks volleyball game against Chesterton. Discussion meeting, Sept. 19, 7–8 p.m., St. Newport Central Catholic High School, Sept. 24; J.V. at 6 Immaculate Heart of Mary, Burlington, CSALT: Road to Joseph Parish, Cold Spring, Holy Family Center. p.m. and varsity at 7:30 p.m. This fundraising event will Emmaus, meets every first Thursday of the month, 6 raise proceeds for the Chicks & Chucks Organization for p.m., in Meeting Room #1. The focus of these sessions is Couple to Couple League, Natural Family Planning on- breast cancer support and awareness. to help one deepen their relationship with Christ. Come site classes for engaged and married couples: Sept. 21, 10 as schedule allows; no obligation to attend every week. a.m., St. Elizabeth, Ft. Thomas; Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m., Mother of Installation Mass for Thomas More University’s new pres- Information, [email protected]. God Church, Covington; Nov. 16, 5:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth, ident, Joseph Chillo, Sept. 25, noon, Mary, Seat of Wisdom Covington. On-site classes fulfill the requirement for Chapel, Crestview Hills. Bishop Brossart High School campus ministry, BELIEVE, engaged couples being married in the diocese. Visit Sept. 15, 7 p.m., Munninghoff Family Performing Arts https://register.ccli.org/. Divine Providence Sister Kay Kramer and Divine Center. A night of worship, praise and adoration. Providence Associates Marilyn Schaleyer and Ann Horgan The Marriage Journey – the Diocese of Covington invites will share their experiences assisting immigrants at the Diocese of Covington Young Adult Ministry, “The Power all couples to attend a marriage enrichment experience border. The presentation will be held Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m. at of Sacred Music,” Sept. 16, 7 p.m., Mother of God Saturday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., at St. Barbara Parish, Providence Hall, St. Anne Province Center, Melbourne. Church, Covington. At this free (open to the public) con- Erlanger. Cost is $25 per couple, light break- cert experience the transcendent music of one of histo- fast, lunch and refreshments included. ry’s most influential female composers — Hildegard of Bingen — all while taking in the architecture of one of Annual Wedding Anniversary Vespers, Kentucky’s most magnificent churches. Sept. 22, 3–5 p.m., Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington; celebrating 1, 25, 50

NCCHS’ soccer field named after first coach for girls’ team On Sept. 5 Newport Central Catholic High School named its soccer field, the home of the NCC boys’ and girls’ soccer teams, Don Velten Field at Morscher Park Sports Retirement after three decades! Complex, in honor of the first coach of the girls’ soccer team. Earlier this year the St. Joseph Parish, Camp Springs, held a retirement party for Gerri Schultz, parish secretary, Aug. 31. Family of Donald E. Velten, gifted Newport Central Catholic with its generous support Mrs. Schultz is retiring after 31 years of working for the parish. She worked for five pastors, four of to continue to improve the soccer field to honor Coach Velten’s legacy. (above) Don which attended the party — Father Paul Tenhundfeld passed away in 2015. From left are: Father Gerald Velten, the first girls’ soccer team coach at NCC when the program began in 1985, with Twaddell, Father Ryan Stenger (current pastor), Mrs. Schultz, Msgr. William Neuhaus and Father Douglas family, at the dedication. Lauer. Messenger September 13, 2019 9 PEOPLE AND EVENTS

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September St. Matthew Parish, Morning View, Sept. 15 St. Barbara Parish, Erlanger, Sept. 13–15 St. Timothy Parish, Union, Oktoberfest, St. Anthony Parish, Sept. 20–22 Taylor Mill, Fall Fest, Sept. 14. St. Agnes Parish, Ft. Wright, Oktoberfest, Sept. 27–29

Serra Club Golf Outing, Sept. 26, at Twin Oaks Golf and Plantation Club, Latonia. Shotgun start at 11 a.m. Cost $100 per golfer (includes 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner, refreshments and door prizes). Information, Serran Mike Murray at 392-1500 or [email protected].

St. Joseph Academy “Tee Off for the Kids” golf outing, School Forum. Annual Life in the Spirit Seminar sponsored by Mustard Sept. 27, Twin Oaks Golf and Plantation Club, 10 a.m. regis- Seed Catholic Charismatic Community, Oct 12 (initial ses- tration; $100 includes, green fees, golf cart, lunch, unlimited First Friday Mass and healing service, sponsored by sion), 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Curia Building, Covington (across from drinks and prime rib dinner buffet. Company sponsorships Mustard Seed Catholic Charismatic Community, Oct. 4, 7:30 the Cathedral Basilica) and Oct 15 (concluding session), 7–9 are also available. Visit www.sjawalton.com/golf-outing. p.m., Thomas More University, Mary Seat of Wisdom p.m., Blessed Sacrament Parish Center, Ft. Mitchell. Chapel, Crestview Hills. Music with Sacred Heart Praise Information, call or text 391-5794 or register online at CareNet 5k fun run and walk for life, Sept. 28, 9 a.m.– Band begins at 7:15 p.m. www.CharismaticNKY.com. noon, includes lunch, activities and fun for all ages and abili- ties — family and pet friendly. Music by DJ Ben Youth Rosary Day, Oct. 5, 10:45 a.m., Our Lady’s Farm, Comboni Missionaries, 10th annual Taste of Mission, Oct. Brandenburg. Register at www.choselifenky.org or call 431- Falmouth. Bring the children and listen to them pray the 12, 5–9 p.m., Comboni Mission Center, Cincinnati. This fami- 9176, ext. 6. rosary. Mass will follow. ly-friendly event includes authentic food from Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Entertainment all night — “Speaking of Wisdom: a look at some biblical wisdom,” Thomas More University BB&T Observatory to host free including an African fashion show, Mission Market, tour presented by Divine Providence Sister Fidelis Tracy, Sept. and open to the public astronomical lectures and obser- and games for children. Parking and admission are free. 28, 9–11:30 a.m., St. Anne Province Center Melbourne. RSVP vations — Oct. 5: “International Observe the Moon Night,” Information, www.combonimissionaries.org/event or (513) at [email protected] or 250-8313. Free event, includes observing only: 7:30–10 p.m.; Nov. 2: “Mercury Races Across 474-4997. continental breakfast. the Sun,” lecture at 7 p.m., Observing at 8 p.m.; Nov. 11: “Transit of Mercury Across the Sun,” observing only: 10 Health Ministries Association (HMA), 30th annual St. Joseph Parish, Cold Spring, golf outing, Sept. 28, a.m.–1:15 p.m.; and Nov. 30: “Galaxies Galore,” lecture at 7 Meeting and Conference, Oct. 11–14, at St. Elizabeth A.J. Jolly Golf Course, registration at 11 a.m., with start p.m., observing at 8 p.m. All lectures will be located in Training and Educational Center, Erlanger. Daily regis- at 1 p.m. Cost is $100/player or $375/four-member team, Steigerwald Hall in the Saints Center with observations to tration options available for attendees unable to partici- which includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and drinks. Visit follow at the observatory located on campus. Visit pate in entire conference. Visit http://hmassoc.org/ http://www.stjosephcoldspring.com or call/text 380-5199 https://university.thomasmore.edu/tmu-observatory/. upcoming-conference/. Event will provide unique learn- or (513) 520-3638. ing opportunities. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers — known around the world as The Cathedral Ladies Auxiliary will host a dinner dance the “Dynamic Deacon” — will be speaking at NKU, Oct. Deacon Terry Sauders, the president of the cause for the Sept. 28, 6–11 p.m., at Covington Latin School, Covington. 10. Praise and worship with Lee Roessler begins at 6:30 p.m. sainthood of Irving C. “Francis” Houle, will be speaking at Cost is $25 and includes live band, dinner and dancing. Admission — a donation at the door to benefit Catholic St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Ft. Thomas, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. Cocktail attire requested. Call Carol, 291-5442 or e-mail Newman Center, TMU Campus Ministry and diocesan (doors open at 6). Free and open to the public. Call 441-3438. [email protected] young adults attending FOCUS’ Student Leadership Summit. The 2nd annual “Rosary Coast to Coast” event will be held St. Thomas Travelers trips: Oct. 1 — Brown County, Ind., Oct. 13, 4 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, T.C. historic site, Pioneer Museum, Bear Wallow Distillery, YOUTH 2000 will be at Covington Catholic High School, Oct. Burlington, at the Grotto of Two Hearts. This international Brown County Winery, lunch on you own, $42; and Dec. 6 — 11–13. This event is open to eighth-grade and high school stu- event unites our nation in prayer with everyone, at the same Christmas show in Indy and lunch. Call Shirley Murray, 441- dents. Visit www.nkyouth.com or call 466-1283. time, praying for the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe 8567. for the spiritual health of the United States. Bring a chair. Everyone is welcome to join the World Apostolate of For information visit www.rosarycoasttocoast.com. Bishop Roger Foys will preside at the Diocese of Fatima, USA, Our Lady’s Blue Army, Oct. 12, at Our Lady’s Covington annual Pro-Life Mass, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Cathedral Farm, Falmouth, for the 102nd anniversary of the miracle of Bishop Roger Foys invites all healthcare professionals to Basilica of the Assumption, Covington. The homilist will be the sun. Rosary, 11 a.m.; Mass, 11:30. Contact (859) 442-7053 or the annual White Mass, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m., Cathedral Father Ryan Stenger. The rosary will be prayed at 6:15 p.m., [email protected]. Basilica of the Assumption, Covington. Hosted by the Sts. prior to Mass. Reception to follow at the Covington Latin Teresa of Calcutta and Faustina Guild of the Catholic Medical Association.

Project Rachel – After an abortion experience, there’s Project Rachel. Find the peace you are looking for; all calls and e-mails are confidential. Call (859) 392-1547 or e-mail [email protected].

National Catholic Singles Conference, Oct. 25 –27, Nashville, Tenn., 5 p.m. Friday–noon on Sunday. Speakers include Dr. Kerry Cronin from The Dating Project movie, Sister Helena Burns and Damon Owens (TOB Institute). Visit www.NationalCatholicSingles.com.

Immersion exchange program Requiem Mass and entombment for Villa Madonna Academy participates in an immersion exchange program with a school in Granada, Spain. Several VMA students traveled to Camillus Paul Maes, third bishop of Spain last school year and this year 12 Spanish students will visit VMA through Sept. 21. The guests are staying with a VMA host family and Covington, Oct. 26, 10 a.m., Cathedral wear a VMA uniform to school. Basilica, Covington. All are welcome. 10 September 13, 2019 Messenger

Newark’s Cardinal Tobin joins Catholics protesting immigration detention Rhina Guidos “According to those who treat them, many children moned to attend a meeting with a passport in hand and a Catholic News Service enter the (immigration) facilities after fleeing violence and plane ticket to her native Honduras. WASHINGTON — Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of experiencing direct threats to their safety during their The woman caring for her grandchildren said they did- Newark, New Jersey, blessed and then prayed near a group journey to the United States,” the report said. “Some chil- n’t know whether they would see her again if ICE decided of Catholics who blocked a crosswalk, arranging them- dren also experienced the trauma of being unexpectedly to detain her. selves in the shape of a cross in front of Immigration and separated from their parents as a result of U.S. immigra- “I love America,” she said in Spanish. “We come here to Customs Enforcement in Newark Sept. 4, to protest the tion policies.” work, in search of food, in search of the blessings that this detention of children and families in immigration facili- The Catholic protesters and activists as well as the car- country can provide. I give thanks to America and all we ties. dinal spoke against the separations, whether at the border want is an opportunity.” or after the deportation of a parent. Though Cardinal Tobin was the only prelate present, “Children will bear the trauma several groups of women religious and lay groups attend- wrought by immigration enforce- ed, including the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, the ment raids, separation from their Sisters of St. Joseph, the Sisters of Bon Secours, the families, and indeterminate deten- Ignatian Solidarity Network and several Franciscans and tion,” Cardinal Tobin said. “These Jesuits, among others. They had first gathered at St. draconian measures are not, they Mary’s Catholic Church in Newark, a parish was founded are not, a solution to our broken to serve working-class Irish, as well as German immi- immigration system. They are viola- grants who worked in the city’s factories. tions of human dignity and are con- Sister Ann Scholz, associate director for social mission trary to all religious teachings and for the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, spoke the sacred call to care for our most of the history of women religious as members of immi- vulnerable populations. Unlike oth- grant communities who also served those communities. ers, we don’t have to look up Bible Their action in the modern immigration battle is a contin- verses to justify the building of uation of work that began long ago, she said. walls. There are none.” “We have joined the tens of thousands who are out- A 27-year-old named Liborio raged at the horrific treatment of immigrant children and Adorno, who said he was brought to families by our own government,” she said. “We are here the U.S. as a 7-year-old without legal today to say loudly and clearly, stop the inhumanity. The documents, spoke to the crowd. mistreatment of children, the separation of families, the “It’s pretty sad for me to see the denigration of our immigrant brothers and sisters done in pictures of children and babies our name must stop.” because I identify with them,” he Though they didn’t attend physically, several bishops said. “I came when the immigration sent statements supporting the Newark event, which the crackdown wasn’t as bad, and it group Faith in Action said is part of an ongoing national forces me to think: What if I had campaign “developed by a Catholic Coalition of organiza- crossed later?” tions to pressure the Trump administration and Congress It’s hard to separate himself from to end the policies and practices that routinely traumatize CNS photo/Octavio Duran the images of immigration deten- children, particularly the policy of child and family deten- Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin of Newark, N.J., joins a protest outside the federal build- tions, Leonardo said, and it’s hurtful tion.” ing in Newark, Sept. 4, 2019, in support of humane immigration reform. Cardinal to hear others vilify parents like his, The first event took place in Washington on July 18 and Tobin led the chant: “Stop the Inhumanity!” who made the immigration journey a third gathering is set for Oct. 11-13 in the border town of wanting the best for their children. El Paso, Texas, said Eli McCarthy, director of justice and About 400 participated in the event, which included a “If it was an American family and they went to another peace at the Conference of Major Superiors of Men. procession toward the ICE building as the Newark arch- country, they wouldn’t be seen as criminals, they would be Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory sent his bishop led the crowd in a chant of “stop the inhumanity.” seen as heroes,” he said. “My parents aren’t criminals. written support for the event, saying in a Sept. 4 statement “I am Joseph, your brother, who has been heartbroken They did what they had to do and as they finished their that Christians must recognize the face of Christ in by the inhumanity,” Cardinal Tobin had said earlier as he journey, mine began.” migrants and refugees and respond to them “just as we called for a stop to immigration detention of children and These days, he organizes communities via the Cosecha would to Jesus.” their families. Movement, he said, in hopes that others recognize the “Their plight should arouse our compassion, particu- “I ask Catholics and others of goodwill to contact their humanity of those like his family. larly the children and families, so many of whom have elected officials and urge them not to manipulate immi- “A family is something holy. An attack on a family is an been held in detention at the border,” he wrote, while advo- grant families as political pawns,” he said. attack on religion,” he said. “How long must we endure cating for community-based alternatives to detention, sup- As the group protested in front of the facility, the this pain before people act? That is my question ... I ask port for refugee resettlement programs and addressing the Department of Health and Human Services Office of everybody present to stay strong in your prayer but stay conditions that cause others to leave their homelands. Inspector General was releasing a report warning that strong in your action.” “We ourselves must do what we can to help, including migrant children separated from their parents “exhibited Another organizer called on a grandmother who had raising public awareness to press for positive action by the more fear, feelings of abandonment and post-traumatic come in contact with the group as she was dropping off authorities at the border and by Congress and the stress” than migrant children who had not been separated her daughter with officials at the ICE building and asked Administration,” Archbishop Gregory wrote. from their loved ones. her to speak to the crowd. Her daughter had been sum- Messenger September 13, 2019 11

Northern Kentucky Catholic schools participateinMagnified Giving Messenger Staff Report tional and material assistance. One of their goals is early who has chosen to give birth and raise her child. The goal Students from five schools from the Diocese of intervention with the hope of preventing homelessness. of Madonna House is to prepare the mother emotionally, Covington collectively presented grant checks totaling Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation fights against type financially, spiritually and educationally for independent over $12,000 to local charities through the nonprofit 1 diabetes (T1D) by funding research, advocating for poli- living. The Madonna House provides education in parent- Magnified Giving. Magnified Giving is an ing and basic life organization that teaches and empowers skills, as well as young people to be lifelong philanthro- counseling sup- pists. port and motiva- A hundred regional schools participat- tion to lead a ed in the yearlong Magnified Giving pro- healthy, happy, gram that gives student groups money and and productive life challenges them to extensively research, for both mother debate, discuss and ultimately invest in and child. causes of value to them. In eight Awards M i l e s t o n e s Ceremonies, 4,200 students granted more E q u e s t r i a n than $174,700 to 128 diverse causes. In the Achievement Diocese of Covington: Program is a ther- Covington Catholic High School grant- apeutic horseback ed $1,000 to BeConcerned. BeConcerned riding program. Inc. is a free food pantry in Northern Their mission is to Kentucky. They help low-income residents improve the cogni- of Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties tive, physical, psy- each month. chological and Covington Latin School granted $1,000 emotional health to Children’s Home of Northern of individuals Kentucky, and $500 to Rose Garden Home with challenges by Mission. The mission of Children’s Home providing oppor- of NKY is to provide children and families tunities for with opportunity and hope for better lives. growth. Rose Garden Home Mission helps moms St. Henry make good choices in their pregnancies District High and assists them with material needs for School granted them and their babies; operates a no-ques- Students at Holy Cross High School present a check to Cancer Free Kids from their Magnified Giving fundraisers: $1,500 to Go tions-asked food pantry where families (first row, from left) Alyson Monson; Samantha Hurtt; Bailey Kresnak; Madison Tunadt; (second row, from left) Gay Pantry, $1,500 to may receive food every day the Mission is Trame; Kelly Even; Emma Lehmkuhl; Allison Eheman; Skylar Alsip; Dominic Lemon; Cindy Pilipovich. Wesley Chapel open; a free primary care clinic called the Mission Center, Rose Garden Center for Hope & Healing; and a free dental cies that accelerate access to new therapies, and provide a $1,200 to BeConcerned Inc, and $1,200 to Covington clinic. support network for millions of people around the world Partners. Go Pantry provides food to Boone County chil- Holy Cross High School granted $1,000 to St. Vincent de impacted by T1D. The mission of CancerFree KIDS is to dren who do not have enough to eat at home. Wesley Paul Northern Kentucky, $1,000 to JDRF, and $750 to eradicate cancer as a life-threatening disease in children Chapel Mission Center ministers to Over-the-Rhine chil- CancerFree Kids. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul visit by funding promising research that might otherwise go dren and families by demonstrating God’s unconditional the homes of those needing help to offer spiritual, emo- unfunded. love, nurturing personal relationships with Jesus Christ, Notre Dame Academy providing educational programs, guiding social and moral granted $1,000 to Madonna development and collaborating within the community. House and $500 to Covington Partners work to keep the community moving ‘The Marriage Journey’ Milestones Equestrian forward by eliminating boundaries to learning and suc- Achievement Program. cess. Through innovation and collaboration, they create The Diocese of Covington is hosting a marriage enrichment conference — “The Madonna House strives to safe and engaging environments for our students and fam- Marriage Journey” — Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Sterling Center, St. Barbara Parish, help single, young women ilies to learn and grow. Erlanger. The enrichment will begin with the celebration of Mass at 8 a.m. with Bishop Roger Foys, followed by the program 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The enrichment will be led by Father Matthew Summe and will include witness talks from community couples. Mother of God Cemetery All married couples are welcome. Cost is $25 per couple. Continental breakfast and announces lunch included. Space is limited. To register visit www.covdio.org/catechesis-forma- tion or e-mail [email protected] for information and a registra- VISITATION DAY tion form. Sunday, September 22 at 1:30 p.m. Services will be held in the Mausoleum Chapel. Chairs will be available.

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African organization Hoops 4 Hope, sat with then-Boston 27:17 tells us, “Iron is sharpened by iron; one person Model teammate Celtics head coach Doc Rivers at a dinner in 2002 and sharpens another.” (Continued from page 5) introduced him to the concept of “ubuntu.” Ubuntu is a We are called to make those around us better, to lift up seen one of them, you have seen most of them. While term originating from Africa and means, “I am; because others, much like Jack Twyman showed to Maurice each athlete is unique and provided their own legacy we are.” Ubuntu embodies the ideas of connection, com- Stokes for several years after their final game together. within their sport, there is one common element that munity and mutual caring for all. Jack Twyman himself remarked on many occasions that each of these departing speeches has. Every one of these Five years later, Rivers invited Matungulu to speak to it was him who benefitted more from his relationship speeches references the experiences in the locker room. his team, and ubuntu would become the rallying cry of with Stokes. We must remember that the sacrifice of They don’t all talk about big plays in big games. They the Celtics during their 2007-08 NBA championship sea- helping a teammate — one of the most rewarding things talk about the relationships forged with teammates in the son. They would gather in a circle with their arms raised we can do — is much less of a sacrifice than the one bows of the sacred space they share outside of competi- and hands together before every game and yell, Jesus gave. tion. “I’m going to miss hanging out with the guys (or “Ubuntu!” before taking the floor. When they went on to Rich Hoyt is an assistant professor at the University of girls)” is a sentiment expressed time and again. win the championship that season, “ubuntu” was Cincinnati, a parishioner at St. Agnes Parish, Ft. Wright, The relationship between Twyman and Stokes and the inscribed into their championship rings. There are many and a longtime youth and high school coach. He is the lead retirement speeches all makes sense. We are designed by ways to interpret ubuntu: Teamwork makes the dream trainer for the Play Like A Champion Today program in God to be communal people. work. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. the Diocese of Covington. Kita Thierry Matungulu, a founder of the South TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More. Proverbs

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by matching funds received from the High Court in Mr. Rust was honored at the 100-year celebration. Foresters celebrate100 years Chicago. “It was emotional for me when everybody was talking (Continued from page 1) Each year in July they give two $500 scholarships to about my husband. It (C.O.F.) was a big part of his life and The first meeting for St. Peter’s Court 1492 was held members who are post-secondary education. They give a lot of nice things were said about him. I still miss him Aug. 24, 1919, at Hickory Grove Picnic Grounds. $200 scholarships to student members who are going to go very much and it was hard to be there without him,” she Continuing the traditions and work of the founders, the to a Catholic high school and they give $50 scholarships to said. court meets on the evening of the second Thursday of each student members who are going to the grade school and Mrs. Rust said she is proud of her husband and the month in the school library. In 1919 there were 33 members, public school religion programs. Catholic Order of Foresters. today there are more than 600 adult members — both male At the celebration one of the featured artifacts was the “I can say this, any parish that has an active Catholic and female — and around 200 youth members. original Charter that was presented to St. Peter’s Court Order of Foresters connected with their church is very Depending on the time of year, various activities are 1492 at its organizational meeting. blessed. They are good people, they are a good example for undertaken in order to maintain the interest and partici- “We have the greatest historian in the world — Marian others to follow, and they do a lot of good for the communi- pation of young people. During Easter there is an Easter Rust,” said Mr. Rauch. “Her husband, Charles Rust, had a ty.” egg hunt, they have breakfast with Santa around really big part in helping us become what we are today.” Nationally, there are around 111,000 adult and youth Christmastime, there are a couple of roller skating parties, Mr. Rust passed away in March 2015. C.O.F. members, and more than 300 local courts (a member a fishing derby, camp out and those are just a few of the Mrs. Rust said that when her husband was the C.O.F. is a person who is insured by a COF life insurance certifi- activities enjoyed by this very active group. State Chief Ranger he collected a lot of material and she cate, or the named annuitant of a C.O.F. annuity certifi- Paul Rauch is the Chief Ranger of the local court. He would sort it out and file it. cate). There are state court meetings two or three times a has been planning the 100-year celebration for the past six “My husband was always very active in the Foresters year, there is a Kentucky state convention every four years, months and said that he was thrilled when everything and when we got married it was like I married into two and there is a national convention every four years. came together. new families,” said Mrs. Rust. To learn more visit www.catholicforester.org. “I’ve barely slept for the past six months but it turned out great because I had a lot of great people helping out,” Mr. Rauch said. Mr. Rauch said that he believes that St. Peter’s Court has been around for a century because of the local commu- nity. “There are so many people here who support the parish and support the school,” he said. “Every time we have a fundraiser it does really well because the people really step up to help.” Some of these fundraisers include a large food drive, called Feeding God’s Children, in the spring, with collected items given to the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry; and a turkey raffle in the fall, where the proceeds usually benefit the parish, mission church (Immaculate Conception, Stepstone), school or a local charity. In January they host a stag and the proceeds benefit the scholarship program. The profits generated from these events are supplemented

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“Don’t Let Go” (OTL Releasing) After his niece, with whom he shared a close relationship, is murdered, a police detective is startled to receive a series of phone calls from Popetocreate13new cardinalsinOctober her. Eventually piecing together the fact that she is com- Cindy Wooden members of the group are also Vatican officials: 67-year- municating with him Catholic News Service old Bishop Miguel Angel Ayuso Guixot, president of the from a different time VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis announced he will cre- Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue; and 53-year- Movie period — two weeks ate 13 new cardinals Oct. 5, choosing prelates from 13 dif- old Archbishop Jose Tolentino Calaca de Mendonca, Capsule before her death — ferent nations as a sign of “the missionary vocation of the Vatican archivist and librarian. he works with her to church that continues to proclaim the merciful love of God One of the over-80 cardinals-designate is 82-year-old prevent the fatal to all men and women of the earth.” Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald, a Missionary of Africa crime from ever tak- The only Canadian named was 73-year-old Jesuit born in England, who had served as president of the ing place. Initially intriguing but ultimately illogical, Father Michael Czerny, undersecretary of the Section for Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and later as director and co-writer Jacob Estes’ thriller becomes Migrants and Refugees at the Dicastery for Promoting Vatican nuncio to Egypt. unmanageably complex, confusing and implausible. Integral Human Development. None of the new cardinals The others, in the order they were named by the pope, While underlying values are sound, bloody images and is from the United States. were: vulgar talk suggest an older audience. Considerable vio- Cardinal-designate Czerny, who Pope Francis had earli- — Archbishop Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo of lence and gore, a narcotics theme, a couple of mild oaths, er named as a special secretary for the Synod of Bishops Jakarta, Indonesia, 69. a few rough and several crass terms. CNS: A-III; MPAA: R. for the Amazon, was in Guararema, Brazil, when the — Archbishop Juan Garcia Rodriguez of Havana, 71. announcement was made. He told Catholic News Service — Archbishop Fridolin Ambongo Besungu of in a text message that he had not known he was going to be Kinshasa, Congo, 59. made a cardinal. — Archbishop Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg, For full reviews of each of these films — go to Announcing the names of the new cardinals Sept. 1, the 61. catholicnews.com and click on “Extras,” then pope included 10 men who are under the age of 80 and — Bishop Alvaro Ramazzini Imeri of Huehuetenango, choose “Movies.” therefore will be eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a new Guatemala, 72. Catholic News Service (CNS) classifications are: pope. Three of the future cardinals are already over the — Archbishop Matteo Zuppi of Bologna, Italy, 63. • A-I — general patronage; age of 80, and the pope said he chose them because of their — Archbishop Cristobal Lopez Romero of Rabat, • A-II — adults and adolescents; service to the church. Morocco, 67. “Let us pray for the new cardinals so that, confirming • A-III — adults; — Retired Archbishop Sigitas Tamkevicius of Kaunas, their adhesion to Christ, they will help me in my ministry Lithuana, 80. • L — limited adult audience (films whose as bishop of Rome for the good of the entire faithful, holy — Retired Bishop Eugenio dal Corso of Benguela, problematic content many adults people of God,” the pope told pilgrims who had gathered to Angola, 80. would find troubling); pray the midday Angelus with him. • O — morally offensive. In addition to Cardinal-designate Czerny, two other

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National/World Father Thomas Stransky had key role parishes throughout the country. “Though the national state is assisting with greater food aid, it might not be sufficient to in ecumenical, interreligious work alleviate the deficiencies at the moment,” the social ministry’s WASHINGTON — Paulist Father Thomas Stransky, credited statement said. “So we request the necessary measures be pre- internationally as a pioneer in the Catholic Church’s ecumeni- pared to declare a food and nutritional emergency in the entire South African archbishop compares cal and interfaith relations stemming from the Second Vatican country, in a way so it can be carried out without delays.” Council, died Sept. 3 on his 89th birthday. Those who worked nation’s xenophobia to Nazi Germany with the visionary priest over the years said his role in over- Asia Bibi: People must help Pakistanis LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambia’s bishops urged South African seeing the drafting of three council documents has had a pro- leaders to do more to stop xenophobic attacks, and a South found effect on the life of the Church for more than half a cen- falsely accused of blasphemy African archbishop warned of a rising tide of hatred and vio- tury. “He was an agent of history in some ways,” said John MANCHESTER, England — The “whole world” should put lence in the country. “Xenophobia and its resultant chaos are Borelli, special assistant to the president for interreligious ini- pressure on Pakistan to either scrap or reform its controversial not just criminal but cruel, barbaric and abominable,” tiatives at Georgetown University. “He was part of the original blasphemy laws, said Asia Bibi, the Catholic mother freed after Zambia’s bishops said in a Sept. 7 statement titled, “You were staff of the (Vatican) Secretariat for Promoting Christian eight years on death row. In her first newspaper interview once foreigners in a foreign land.” At least 10 people were Unity. In many ways, he helped engineer many of the decisions since her release in May, Bibi said she believed innocent people killed, two of them foreign nationals, in a wave of riots and that were made during the council. He played a big role.” were in jail in Pakistan after being falsely accused of blasphe- xenophobic attacks that began in late August in Pretoria and Father Stransky joined the secretariat in 1960 at the invitation my. “I pray to God that everyone falsely implicated in blasphe- spread to nearby Johannesburg. “We are facing a rising tide of of the future Cardinal Johannes Willebrands, secretary of the my cases should be released, that they get freedom and God hatred and intolerance, no different to the rising tide of hatred new Vatican office. He agreed, setting aside doctoral studies in helps them,” she told the Sunday Telegraph, a London-based in Nazi Germany,” said Archbishop Buti Tlhagale of the theology of missions to become one of three original staff weekly newspaper. “People should listen to them and hear Johannesburg, noting that, “If we do not take urgent action to members. St. John XXIII had established the secretariat in them and consider their grief and help them to get out,” she stop it, there will be nothing left.” Zambia’s bishops said they preparation for Vatican II. The move eventually led Father said in an interview published Sept. 1. “My whole life suffered, were “deeply saddened” by the attacks. “We fear that if this Stransky to become a consultor to the worldwide Church on my children suffered, and this had a huge impact on my life,” trend is not curtailed, it may lead to ... alienation of the citi- ecumenical and interreligious life well into his 80s. she continued. “There are many other cases where the accused zens of South Africa from the rest of the continent,” they said are lying in jail for years, and their decision should also be in a statement signed by Bishop George Lungu of Chipata, Carnegie Hall musicians help moms done on merit,” she said. “The world should listen to them. I president of the Zambian bishops’ conference. request the whole world to pay attention to this issue.” She said write lullabies for their babies many people are accused of blasphemy “without any proper Pope appoints three cardinals to help NEW YORK — Lullabies have been sung by parents to their investigation, without any proper proof.” children for time immemorial. At Siena House, a temporary lead synod on Amazon residence for families in the Bronx, parents are continuing the Wisconsin religious doubles down on VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appointed three delegate tradition by crafting their own memorable lullabies that are presidents for the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon. The pope emerging from personal experience and deeply held emotions. commitment to renewable energy named as delegate presidents for the Oct. 6-27 assembly With the help of artists from Carnegie Hall, the Lullaby Project BAY SETTLEMENT, Wis. — True to their religious commu- Cardinals Baltazar Porras Cardozo, 74, of Merida, Venezuela; is helping parents who are experiencing significant life crises nity’s founder, the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross con- Pedro Barreto Jimeno, 75, of Huancayo, Peru; and Joao Braz de — homelessness or domestic violence — bond with their chil- tinue to care for God’s creation. Their deep commitment Aviz, 72, prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of dren through the creation of personal lullabies. Composer and expanded Aug. 28 when the sisters held a dedication and bless- Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The Vatican music educator Thomas Cabaniss and other Carnegie Hall ing of 280 solar panels behind their motherhouse near Green announced the appointments Sept. 7. Though Pope Francis, as artists developed the project in 2011. “The project was struc- Bay. The array supplements the 416 panels that were installed pontiff, is president of the synod, the three cardinals will take tured over the course of a month,” said Tiffany Ortiz, assistant in 2014. The community of 50 sisters now draws 50% of their turns presiding over the synod’s daily sessions. The delegate director of early childhood programs at Carnegie Hall. “Eight convent’s electrical power from the sun. “The sisters are real presidents are also responsible for guiding the work of the to 10 women and seven Carnegie Hall artists spent an hour educators,” said Green Bay Bishop David L. Ricken, who joined synod and assigning special tasks to certain members, when together, to establish a level of trust. The mothers wrote letters the community and guests for a morning celebration and necessary. The special assembly on the Pan-Amazonian region to their babies, including nicknames, hopes, dreams and wish- blessed the new panels with holy water. “Part of their charism will discuss the theme, “New Paths for the Church and for an es for their child. They distilled those key phrases and put as Franciscans is to follow the principles of St. Francis, who Integral Ecology.” hearts around the words they wanted in the lyrics to their lull- loved creation so much. So they are real educators in how we abies. Then they worked on the music side.” The result was so are using energy and making our lives more sustainable so the Possible healing could advance positive that, in 2013, officials at the New York City Department next generation can benefit,” the bishop told The Compass, of Homeless Services recommended Siena House be one of the newspaper of the Green Bay Diocese. Sister Ann Rehrauer, Mother Delille’s sainthood cause first places for the Lullaby Project to expand. “At first, there community president, told guests in her welcome address that was some hesitancy from the mothers,” said Dominican Sister LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — For what could be the first time in the new solar panels will allow the sisters to increase their Mary Doris, Siena House director. “They were not sure they the 176-year history of the Diocese of Little Rock, a diocesan solar energy output from 28% to 50% of their electrical needs. would ever be able to compose a lullaby for their babies.” tribunal submitted formal documentation to the Vatican on an The project was funded with grants from Focus on Energy, alleged healing miracle of a former Arkansas college student. which partners with Wisconsin utility companies to help “We served as a fact-finding gathering source for the Holy See,” Argentine bishops ask government to reduce wasteful energy usage; RENEW Wisconsin, which pro- said Father Greg Luyet, judicial vicar of the diocese, who over- motes renewable energy usage; and gifts from donors and an saw canonical procedures for this aspect of the sainthood declare food emergency estate. cause. 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