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Photo by Rox Stec Students at Maur Hill-Mount Academy in Atchison bless the Benedictine Sisters of Atchison during an assembly on March 21 at the school. The Sisters are celebrating their 150th anniversary in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas with a year’s worth of celebrations.

TCHISON — A clear- the perimeter of the building with eyed assessment at the lanterns, keeping watch over the time might have con- Sisters until dawn’s first light. cluded that, perhaps, Not long after their arrival, the the seven Benedic- Mission: local newspaper published anony- Atine Sisters didn’t choose the best mous denunciations of the Sisters, time to come here. And maybe they prompting replies by someone shouldn’t have come at all. called “Imprimatur.” At one point, The Benedictines, however, the mayor and other prominent cit- walked by faith and not by sight, incredible izens were at the point of asking the and so they came to Kansas. Benedictine Sisters to leave town. They traveled hundreds of miles Benedictine Sisters “[People’s opinions of the Sis- from Minnesota to Atchison by train ters] were very mixed those first and riverboat, while the country was years,” said Sister Judith Sutera, at war, to establish a new foundation celebrate 150 years OSB, director of communications in a nine-year-old town that was lit- and public relations for the Bene- erally on the edge of the frontier. Story by Joe Bollig dictine Sisters. It was a different culture from It was the Sisters’ actions that what they knew. Atchison was noth- 11, 1863. There, the wharf master for boys. The lay carpenters from won the day. ing like the predominantly German passed along the rumor that anti- the priory built a sturdy, two-story “They won people over by sim- Catholic communities they had for- Catholic thugs wanted to burn them brick home and school for the Sis- ply showing the quality of what merly served. out of their new home that night. ters before their arrival, located at they were doing and by just being The Benedictines crossed the But they had friends in town, Second and Division streets. a presence,” she said. “They helped Missouri River by ferry and landed too. Benedictine monks established That first night, the two carpen- at the Atchison wharf late on Nov. a priory here in 1857, and a school ters doubled as sentries, patrolling >> See “yearlong” on page 8 2 archbishop theleaven.com | April 19, 2013 april 19, 2013 | theleaven.com second front page 3

Life will be victorious State sanction of same-sex unions holds hidden dangers ‘Shepherd in combat boots’ ne of nature, and that would be ly correct. The studies that n Kansan awarded harmful. Dr. Cretella had been led to calendar He ‘wielded the most 6) If others cannot accept believe proved a homosexual Medal of Honor for thoughtful a person’s gay identity, then orientation was innate did no archbishop Korean service the mightiest O they are rejecting that person, such thing. What Dr. Cretella Naumann and insightful re- because gay is who that per- found out from reading the April 19 son is. research and studying the psy- By Joseph Austin flections about a Region IX Stewardship Catholic News Service weapon of all’ 7) Therefore, those who chosexual literature was that Conference Catholic understanding of archbishop cannot accept a person’s gay both heterosexual attraction By Patricia Zapor ASHINGTON (CNS) same-sex attraction is a chap- Joseph F. Naumann identity are uneducated, hate- and homosexual attraction April 20 Catholic News Service ter in “Breaking Through — ful, and/or bigoted. are linked to “gender identifi- Pro-Life Mass — Sts. Cyril — President Barack Catholic Women Speak for Dr. Cretella’s moral analy- cation.” Heterosexuality and & Methodius, Kansas City, Obama awarded the ASHINGTON (CNS) Themselves,” edited by Helen sis is fairly representative of homosexuality appeared “to Kan. Medal of Honor on — A Catholic Korean AprilW 11 to famed Korean War chaplain Alvare. In the chapter enti- Correction the reasoning used to support be learned over a period of War chaplain who self- tled: “Who Am I? Psychology, the recognition by the state of time as a response to a variety Mass and Rite of Blessing Father Emil Kapaun, presenting it to lessly pulled wounded I apologize for quot- of a Child in the Womb — the priest’s nephew, Ray Kapaun, near- Wmen from enemy fire and helped his Faith and Same-Sex Attrac- ing in last week’s column same-sex unions. In addition of environmental factors and Holy Spirit, Overland Park tion,” Michelle A. Cretella, to her understanding of the unique experiences.” ly 22,604 days after his uncle’s death in fellow prisoners of war keep a sense of an earlier version of the a prisoner of war camp. a medical doctor, attempts Catechism. Below is the science, Dr. Cretella had sev- If medical doctors are April 21 hope was honored posthumously with to integrate her scientific eral friends and colleagues confused about what science “He should have got it a long time the Medal of Honor, the highest mili- current and revised text Scout Mass — Cathedral ago,” Joe Ramirez, a war veteran, told understanding of the sourc- for paragraph 2358 of the whom she admired and who actually reveals about the or- of St. Peter, Kansas City, tary honor, in an April 11 White House Catholic News Service in a telephone es and nature of same-sex Catechism of the Catholic identified themselves as gay. igins of same-sex attractions, Kan. ceremony. attraction with our Catholic Church: “The number of As a result, Dr. Cretella states: it is not surprising that the interview from Houston. He was bap- In paying tribute to Father Emil J. moral understanding. From men and women who have “Ultimately, my belief that general public also is large- April 22-23 tized by Father Kapaun on July 19, 1950, Kapaun, an Army captain, President the beginning of the article, deep-seated homosexual science proved people are ly misinformed. Some may Jesus Caritas bishops’ the day after their regiment had landed Barack Obama told multiple stories of Dr. Cretella recommends tendencies is not negligi- born gay, together with these argue: What differences does prayer group in Korea. the “shepherd in combat boots” from ble. The inclination, which that humility is necessary in anecdotal experiences, led to it make if same-sex attraction “He deserves about three or four of Kansas who voluntarily stayed behind is objectively disordered, April 23 them,” another soldier-friend of the with the wounded to face certain cap- seeking to understand both constitutes for most of my rejection of the church’s is not genetically determined? Confirmation — Holy Trin- priest, Herbert Miller, told CNS. ture, rather than evacuate when his di- the scientific data and moral them a trial. They must teaching on homosexuality One of the reasons this mat- ity, Lenexa teaching. for the first six years of my ters is because, similar to Dr. Father Kapaun was born on Holy vision was overrun at Unsan, Korea, in be accepted with respect, Thursday at 11:30 a.m. on April 20, 1916, One of the first points that compassion and sensitivi- medical career.” Cretella’s medical colleague April 24 November 1950. to two hardworking parents in a little Dr. Cretella makes regarding ty. Every sign of unjust dis- What triggered Dr. Cretel- who experienced same-sex Spring radiothon for CNS photo/courtesy U.S. Army medic Raymond Skeehan “This is the valor we honor today the Catholic moral analysis is crimination in their regard la to reconsider her scientific attraction as a child and Catholic Radio — Catholic farmhouse in Kansas. He grew up an — an American soldier who didn’t fire ordinary child in ordinary times, but U.S. Army chaplain Father Emil Joseph Kapaun, who died May 23, 1951, in a North Korean prisoner that chastity, not heterosex- should be avoided. These and moral analysis of this during her formative years, Center in Kansas City, Mo. of war camp, is pictured celebrating Mass from the hood of a jeep Oct. 7, 1950, in South Korea. a gun, but who wielded the mightiest uality, is “the virtue to which persons are called to fulfill issue was one of her patients individuals can change what God was calling him to something weapon of all, a love for his brothers so God calls every human be- God’s will in their lives and, informing her that another seems to them to be their Confirmation — Prince of greater. In his recollection of the chaplain, to their country and to their principles. pure that he was willing to die so that ing.” Her point is simply that if they are Christian, to doctor had given him a bro- sexual orientation. Peace, Olathe “Now, one remembers little things Miller told CNS: “He didn’t stop to ask “The Chinese hated him because they might live,” said Obama. unite to the sacrifice of the experiencing opposite-sex chure about a local chapter It also reveals one of the about him which were not significant if I was Baptist or what. He just did his they thought he had too much influ- Father Kapaun received the Bronze Lord’s cross the difficulties April 25 then, but which might have let you job.” ence on the young guys,” said Ramirez. Star before his capture and the Distin- attractions is not a virtue, they may encounter from of Courage, a ministry of the real dangers of the state Confirmation — Prince of know what sort of man he would be One day, during the thick of the In his article, Dowe wrote: “Above nor is experiencing same-sex their condition.” [2358] Catholic Church offering sanctioning same-sex unions Peace, Olathe guished Service Cross after he died. attractions a sin. Individuals support to Catholics experi- as marriage and teaching in when the going was difficult,” Father fighting, Miller was charged with the all, he urged them not to fall for the ly- Within the Catholic Church, he has Edward Malone, a Benedictine priest with opposite-sex attractions encing same-sex attractions our schools homosexuality April 26-27 task of leading a platoon back to head- ing doctrines the Reds were trying to an active cause for sainthood, having and professor, is quoted as saying in a and same-sex attractions can 1990s, she believed that same- who desire to live a chaste as an alternative lifestyle. Pope Paul VI Institute quarters. About halfway there, they pound into our heads.” been recognized by the Vatican as a 1954 biography of the priest written by sin by violating the virtue of sex attraction was “innate lifestyle in accordance with Many young people in their seminar — Savior Pastoral were overwhelmed by a huge swarm of The priest would go cabin to cabin, “servant of God,” a first step in the in- Father Arthur Tonne. chastity — namely, by engag- and immutable,” which Catholic teaching. Dr. Cretel- formative years experience Center, Kansas City, Kan. enemy soldiers. stopping in for a few moments to talk vestigation of someone who is being When he walked into a room, Fa- ing in sexual intimacy outside brought her to the moral la was “dismayed” that one of a certain level of confusion “It was dark . . . but I saw a grenade and pray with the wounded and dying considered for sainthood. ther Kapaun seemed to light up the of the covenant of permanent conclusion that homosexual her medical colleagues would regarding their sexual iden- archbishop and I couldn’t get away from it,” he said. prisoners. Some of Father Kapaun’s fellow room, fellow soldier Mike Dowe said and faithful love between behavior was not a mor- promote an organization tity and orientation. Those The grenade exploded and seriously “He would slip in the door, [pass] a prisoners, who walked out of their keleher in an April 4 interview in Rosslyn, Va. one man and one woman. tal sin. Dr. Cretella said in that attempted to persuade who experience same-sex wounded him. Lying on the ground, he pipe around, kneel down say a prayer prison camp carrying a crucifix they’d April 20 Dowe retired as an Army colonel Moreover, married couples medical school she was led people to deny a part of their attraction and experience looked up just as a North Korean sol- for everybody not only Catholic but . . . fashioned to honor their deceased “Catholic Way” taping in 1970 and today is chief scientist at can sin against chastity by to believe it had been scien- identity. normal challenges in devel- dier pointed a pistol between his eyes, whatever you were . . . [and] then he’d chaplain, were in attendance at the cer- New Mexico-based Raytheon Ktech. utilizing contraception within tifically proven that same-sex Dr. Cretella confronted her oping friendships with the ready to execute him on the spot. say, ‘Keep your chin up, boys, because emony. The medal, given to members April 21 He spoke to CNS while he was in the marriage or by treating their attraction was biologically colleague with her concerns. opposite sex can be drawn Federal prison Mass “The first time I saw [Father Ka- we’re going to come out of here,’” Mill- of the armed forces for distinguished Washington area on business. spouse as an object of lust to determined, leading her to She wondered how someone into a homosexual lifestyle paun] is when he come across that road er told CNS. gallantry above and beyond the call of Shortly after the Korean War ended satisfy their own desire for formulate the following mor- apparently very intelligent that threatens not only their April 23 to pick me up,” said Miller. Father Kapaun helped wash the duty in active service, was presented — an armistice was signed July 27, 1953 pleasure, rather than giving al analysis: could be so “unscientific and spiritual and moral health, Confirmation — Holy Trin- Captured almost immediately, the clothes of the dying, brought water to to Ray Kapaun, a nephew of the priest, — Dowe wrote about Father Kapaun in themselves in love to each 1) If some people are born cruel.” Her fellow doctor but also their physical health. ity, Lenexa two were sent on a death march to a the thirsty, cleaned and picked mag- who never knew his uncle. a Saturday Evening Post article in Jan- other. with same-sex attraction, gently, but firmly, challenged With regard to the trans- North Korean POW camp. The priest gots or lice out of the wounds of those In attendance was Herb Miller, April 25 uary 1954. Dr. Cretella strives to be then God made them that Dr. Cretella’s assumptions. mission of AIDS, it was carried Miller about 30 miles through who could not do it themselves, and who, as a sergeant in 1951, was injured Confirmation — Christ the “By his very presence, somehow, very precise scientifically in way. Her colleague told Dr. Cretel- politically incorrect to draw 20-40 below-zero temperatures, saving boiled water in a little piece of metal he when a grenade exploded near him. As King, Kansas City, Kan. he could turn a stinking, louse-ridden her terminology. For instance, 2) If God made them that la that they had both been attention to the reality that his life. had found so the prisoners could drink Obama told the story, a Chinese sol- mud hut, for a little while, into a cathe- she does not use the term way, how can there be some- misled in medical school homosexual activity placed a “He didn’t have to be a POW, but he it and not get dysentery. dier was about to execute Miller, when dral,” he wrote. Yet, he added, there was sexual orientation, as this thing sinful or intrinsically and she invited Dr. Cretella person at much greater risk the moral equation? stayed back” to take care of the wound- Sometimes he would even sneak Father Kapaun stepped in to stop him. nothing “ethereal about him, nothing implies to many “a defined disordered about acting on to examine the research. than heterosexual activity. Not really! Although Dr. ed, Ramirez told CNS. into the warehouse to steal food for the The priest then carried Miller and as- soft or unctuous or holier-than-thou.” identity equivalent to the those attractions. Her medical colleague, who Not surprisingly, because it Cretella’s moral analysis ap- On the march, “leadership was starving men, explained Dowe. sisted other wounded prisoners on In the interview with CNS, Dowe identities male and female.” 3) If same-sex attraction is was the mother of two and involves using parts of the pears quite compelling, there manifest by example,” said Dowe, who With men falling sick all around a lengthy march to a prison camp at said the priest used ordinary GI slang She clarifies this point by in a person’s nature, then he married 25 years, also shared human anatomy for purposes are actually several other first met Father Kapaun as he helped him, Father Kapaun eventually got a Pyoktong. to communicate with the troops, and stating: “Yet, unlike one’s or she cannot change. her own personal history — for which they were not de- flaws, besides her erroneous him carry a stretcher. blood clot that led to pneumonia and Father Kapaun’s actions that day are loved to talk about his mother’s good biological sex, there is no 4) We are supposed to be namely, that from ages four to signed, homosexual activity scientific premise. After the long and arduous death fever. However, he recovered from the what was being recognized with the cooking. scientific marker or medical true to our nature, so those eighteen she had experienced poses other health risks. Next week, I will discuss march, the soldiers were only faced illness just long enough for the North Medal of Honor, Obama said, but he Deployed to the Korean War, Father or psychological test that dis- with same-sex attraction same-sex attractions. The question can be some of these other logical with more insurmountable conditions Koreans to whisk him off to their death continued with stories of the priest’s Kapaun spent almost a year minister- tinguishes same-sex-attracted should embrace those attrac- Dr. Cretella accepted the posed: Even if science has not flaws, as well as why the in the filth and despair of the POW house, where he passed away. selfless actions in the prison camp — ing to the soldiers on the front lines. individuals from those oppo- tions. challenge of her colleague yet discovered a genetic link procreation and formation camp. Dowe remembers the moment when helping smuggle in more food; giving When he was not dodging bullets to site-sex-attracted.” 5) Attempting to change a to examine the research. She to same-sex attraction, what of children is so important in “When you’re in such a hopeless they took him away. “We all said, ‘Hey! away his clothes to freezing men; fash- drag wounded back to the aid stations, Dr. Cretella admits as a person’s same-sex attraction discovered what her colleague if such a link is discovered considering the definition of situation . . . the will to live means He’s getting better’ . . . but the soldiers ioning pots to boil water to battle dys- the priest would “drop in a shallow young doctor in the early is attempting to alter their had told her was absolute- tomorrow? Does that change marriage. everything,” Dowe explained. “One came in with bayonets. Father said, entery; praying with the men in their hole besides a nervous rifleman, crack night you give up and you’re gone in 24 ‘Hey, don’t fight!’” and then turning to huts; celebrating Easter Mass. a joke or two, hand him a peach, (and) hours.” Dowe, he said, “Mike, I’m going where Suffering from an assortment of ail- Wagner’s say a little prayer with him,” Dowe Father Kapaun not only instilled in I always wanted to go.” ments, Father Kapaun died in that pris- Mud-Jacking Co. wrote in 1954. the men a will to live, but also a loyalty on camp in Pyoktong on May 23, 1951. Specializing in Foundation Repairs Mud-jacking and Waterproofing. Editor Production Manager Reporter Published weekly September through May, excepting the Friday the Serving Lawrence, Topeka Reverend Mark Goldasich, stl Todd Habiger Jessica Langdon week after Thanksgiving, and the Friday after Christmas; biweekly June and surrounding areas. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] through August. 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He credits his Jesuit edu- Upcoming sessions cation with his perspective. TCHISON — “This sympo- “We’re taught to do everything for sium comes just in the nick how they live faith the greater glory of God,” he said. “I in- Overland Park of time,” said Tom Hoopes in corporate that into my work, as well.” in the workplace When: 5:30 p.m. on May 1 his opening remarks at Bene- That means everything from praying Adictine College’s Institute for Mission- Where: St. Thomas Aquinas High School Theater By Jessica Langdon before key projects, to asking for God’s ary Activity’s Symposium on Advanc- Leaven staff guidance in big and small matters, to ing the New Evangelization April 5-6. thanking God when things go well. “Attacks on religious freedom have ANSAS CITY, Kan. — As Moderator: Jan Lewis, president Before Crumb arrived in Kansas reached a fever pitch,” he added. chief financial officer for and CEO of Catholic Charities City, he leaned heavily on his faith as he Hoopes, director of the college’s the Kansas City Chiefs, Dan of Northeast Kansas worked to bring back his business after Gregorian Institute, was addressing Crumb constantly works with Hurricane Katrina devastated New Or- over 200 participants gathered to dis- Kfigures in the financial sense. leans. cuss the symposium’s theme, “Building But other key figures — from the Fa- Ginzel, on the other hand, is the fa- a Culture of Freedom.” ther, Son and Holy Spirit to the saints — ther of six, whom he and his wife are Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann was factor just as importantly into his days. Panelists include: home schooling. Ginzel finds it vital to among the presenters. He was joined “Everything I do has a faith-based strike a balance between work and fam- by participants, presenters and key- component to it,” said Crumb, a parish- ily. That has meant passing up some op- note speakers from as far away as Wis- ioner of St. Michael the Archangel Par- portunities for promotion. consin, Texas and Washington, D.C. ish in Leawood. “I’m going to stand before the Lord The archbishop celebrated Saturday’s Crumb will share his experiences of and I’m going to have to give an account vigil Mass for symposium participants applying faith to his career on May 1 as a of my relationship with my wife and my in the Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel at panelist at an archdiocesan “Living My kids,” he said. “The money’s not import- St. Benedict’s Abbey. Faith in the Workplace” discussion at St. ant. I’m not taking it with me.” David Trotter, director of the Insti- Thomas Aquinas High School’s theater He loves to engage others in discus- tute for Missionary Activity, noted that in Overland Park. Dan Crumb, chief Terry Dunn, Juanita Lange, Dutch tenBroek, sions about faith, and a quote from Pope for over four decades, the popes have The session, which begins at 5:30 financial officer president and retired teacher retired command Pius XII emphasizes to him the role lay- called Catholics to join in a new evan- p.m., will also feature Terry Dunn, pres- of the Kansas CEO of J.E. Dunn sergeant major/ people have in helping each other grow: gelization. Photo by Gabriella Miller ident and CEO of J.E. Dunn Construc- City Chiefs Construction businessman “Deep thought to ponder is this — “The idea [for the symposium] is Benedictine College students Michela Brooks, left, and Rachel Wemhoff, listen to a speaker at Benedictine College’s Institute for Missionary Activity’s tion; retired command sergeant major that the salvation of many depends on to create an interdisciplinary dialogue Symposium on Advancing the New Evangelization. The two-day event, included Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann; Bishop Robert C. Morlino, bishop of and businessman Dutch tenBroek; and Topeka the actions of a few.” between professors, college students Madison, Wis.; Dr. Jonathan Reyes, executive director for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Department of Justice, Peace and Human Develop- retired teacher Juanita Lange. When: 5:30 p.m. on May 15 and professionals to gain more insight ment; and Curtis Martin, president and founder of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. Then, on May 15 at Most Pure Heart Where: Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish on how to carry out the new evangeli- of Mary Parish in Topeka — also at 5:30 ‘This is how Christ zation in all aspects of life,” he said. and end-of-life issues. of beauty into the area of politics as trying to get them to behave. p.m. — another panel discussion will “The symposium combines academ- He suggested that appealing to the well, where decisions are made about Archbishop Naumann, in his homi- feature Melissa Colbern, a physician would be . . . ’ ics with best practices in the field — human desire for beauty could be key what can be done with technological ly, spoke about the need for evangeliza- and founder of Mary’s Choices preg- the idea is that professors can better to solving the communication difficul- advances. tion by laypeople in every age. Laypeople have their own call to nancy center; John Ginzel, an officer inform those in the field academically, ties when the church and its members “In the absence of beauty, people “None of us is given the faith to keep holiness, said Bill Scholl, archdiocesan with Kansas Joint Headquarters; funer- Moderator: Michael Schuttloffel, and those in the field can better inform get shut out of the dialogue. vote to satisfy their instincts,” he said. it to ourselves,” he said. “We are all director of the Kansas Catholic Conference consultant for social justice. al home owner Donna Mathena-Menke; professors on what is being effective “The world doesn’t want to hear The end result is government officials sent in mission. Our mission is to go “Being a faithful Catholic is not and pharmacy owner Dan Sutherland. and successful in the new evangeliza- about truth or moral goodness,” Bishop who ignore or have forgotten the reali- and make disciples.” just going to Mass every Sunday, but Ginzel, a parishioner of Mother Te- tion.” Morlino said. “But maybe beauty has a ty of the beauty in natural law. He also acknowledged the difficul- bringing that Sunday into the rest of resa of Calcutta Church in Topeka, sees The symposium’s schedule permit- chance.” “We do bioethics because we want ties. your week,” he said. “The Sunday is to the panel as an extension of his partic- Panelists include: ted attendees to choose from among “Beauty needs to be explored as a to keep beautiful the beauty of human “Our task is to make disciples in a strengthen and energize us and prepare ipation in a men’s group at his parish. dozens of presentations, including vehicle for evangelization,” he added. nature,” the bishop said. society that has tired of Jesus,” said us spiritually to go and bring Christ to Its members evangelize, walk togeth- ones on the HHS mandate, end-of-life Beauty and freedom are tied togeth- Curtis Martin, president and found- Archbishop Naumann. the world and transform the world.” er in faith, and address the question fac- issues, jurisprudence, education, liter- er, the bishop said. “Freedom is ac- er of the Fellowship of Catholic Uni- Jonathan Reyes brought the sympo- Scholl believes that many Catholics ing many people when it comes to work ature, theology, evangelization, bioeth- countable to . . . the beauty of the cre- versity Students, presented his paper sium to a close with his thoughts on — even if they aren’t familiar with all and family life: “How do you handle the ics, social media, marriage and family ative plan of the Father, Son and Holy “Freedom and the Evangelical Impera- evangelizing in this moment in histo- the principles of Catholic social teach- day-to-day grind?” life, public policy and American poli- Spirit — also known as natural law.” tive” as the Saturday morning keynote. ry in a way that addresses the poverty ing — are practicing them in their pro- tics. The seemingly unsolvable cases In his lecture, he spoke about the ob- of the West, a hunger for love and for fessions, including seeing the dignity in Keynote lecturers included Bishop in which the possibilities of advanc- stacles to evangelization and the steps God. every person because they are made in Living the faith Robert C. Morlino, bishop of Madison, ing technologies clash with Catholic needed to overcome them. Citing the fascination of the media the image of God. Wis.; Dr. Jonathan Reyes, executive di- teaching are, the bishop stated, a prod- “Our greatest impediment is us,” for Pope Francis, Reyes spoke about Melissa Colbern, John Ginzel, Donna Mathena- Dan Sutherland, “Certainly, if you’re a politician, that The panel programs are the result of rector for the U.S. Conference of Cath- uct of relativism and a forgetfulness of said Martin. the opportunity that has made itself physician and officer with Menke, funeral pharmacy owner can be some big things, where you’re the “Live It” portion of the archdioce- founder of Mary’s Kansas Joint home owner olic Bishops’ Department of Justice, beauty and of the fact that human be- A lack of training and the fact that apparent. pursuing a just law or trying to reform san faith initiative, entitled “Faith: Love Choices center Headquarters Peace and Human Development; and ings are a unity of body and soul. we, as Catholics, do not experience “There’s something authentic that unjust laws,” he said. “When people see It, Learn It, Live It.” Curtis Martin, president and founder In-vitro fertilization is a case in our faith as good news are two imped- they’re looking for and they see it in us, they should see Christ and say, ‘If The sessions reach out to people in To register, of the Fellowship of Catholic Univer- point. iments to evangelization, said Martin. Pope Francis,” he said. Christ was a dentist, this is how Christ the work world, aiming to help them go to the website at: www.archkck.org/workplace. sity Students and consulter to the Pon- “Technology has become lord and “Lay Catholics have been on the re- Reiterating Martin’s observation would be a dentist.’ ‘If Christ was a gar- apply Catholic teachings to their own tifical Council for the Promoting of the master,” said Bishop Morlino. “If we ceiving end [but, until now,] have nev- that one has to earn the right to be dener, this is how Christ would be a gar- professions. New Evangelization. can do it, we must. [However], tech- er been called on to give,” he noted. heard, Reyes said that Pope Francis has dener.’” Organizers selected panelists from a berly Schmid; teacher Dorothy Wilson; the people her students will be in the The symposium began Friday eve- nology’s lack of concern for the beau- “The harvest is ripe,” said Martin. done just that in his care for the poor The panel presentations, he says, are variety of career fields. and Emporia City Manager Matt Zim- future. ning with Bishop Morlino’s keynote ty of the ecology of human nature is “What we are lacking are workers.” and vulnerable as a bishop and now as an opportunity to see how other Catho- “First of all, they’re good Catholics,” merman. “I tell my fifth-graders this: ‘That’s lecture on bioethics in today’s climate where the problems come from.” Martin also made a distinction be- pope. lics live their faith. said Ernie Boehner, director of Catho- “My main message was that we can what it’s all about — helping each other of shifting definitions and rapidly ad- From this arise dilemmas like the tween evangelization and catechesis. “There’s a consensus that you look Crumb hopes to see a large turn- lic Action with Catholic Charities of live our faith in any workplace with sim- out,’” she said. “When you help some- vancing technology that distracts so- plight of frozen embryos, the fate of “Catechesis feeds a desire to know,” out for other people,” Reyes said. “Pope out; he believes faith is a primary Northeast Kansas. Boehner heads up ple acts of kindness, just as St. Thérèse one out, you have done so much for ciety from central truths such as the which wind up being decided by the Martin said. Evangelization, however, Francis brings witness to that, and the foundation in personal and profes- the “Live It” committee. did,” said Wilson, a member of St. Mary them, but you are really doing so, so sanctity of life. courts. is a call for conversion, which precedes world is curious about it. sional life. “Second of all,” he said, “they’re suc- Parish in Hartford. much for yourself, too.” Bishop Morlino spoke about the dif- “The problem of frozen embryos is the desire to know. Attempting to cate- “Our witness — done right, in the “This is going to be the compass cessful in their field.” “I do this as a teacher by giving a Many people entering the work ficulties of effectively communicating not a question for a court of law,” said chize people who have not been evan- service to the poor and vulnerable — that’s going to guide you throughout The first session took place in Empo- child my full attention when interacting world are just realizing how interwoven the church’s position on controversial Bishop Morlino. “God has already an- gelized is counterproductive. People could be one of the keys to unlocking your career,” he said. ria, and attendees heard from wildlife with them,” she added. their whole lives can be with their pro- topics like same-sex marriage, contra- swered that.” must be seen as children of God first, evangelization in an amazing way,” he biologist Tim Menard; physician Kim- She also looks beyond today to see fessional lives, said Crumb, a native of ception and reproductive technology, Bishop Morlino extended the idea Martin said. Evangelization is not just concluded.

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ANSAS CITY, Kan. — Father Again, you can listen to some ANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bou- Father Christo- samples of songs that will appear Kent O’Connor has someone levard Brewery in the heart pher Popravak, 66, on Father O’Connor’s upcoming “Je- he’d like you to meet. of downtown Kansas City provincial vicar and sus” album by visiting the Kickstart- And he’ll handle the intro- was the site of CEF Fu- director of pos- ductions.K er website at: www.kickstarter.com. tures’K First Thursday Art Event — a tulants in Denver, Just search for “Fr. Kent O’Connor.” All you have to do to get to know will lead the Ca- The site offers a number of differ- sold-out fundraiser that brought to- Jesus through Father O’Connor is kick- puchin Province of ent pledging options. But remember, gether over 230 young professionals. start the meeting with a few keystrokes Mid-America for the there are only 30 days left to help The diverse group had one goal and a couple clicks of the mouse. next three years, Father O’Connor reach his goal. in mind: to support Catholic educa- Music has always been a passion of replacing Father You can also find more informa- tion and the futures of young people the Topeka native. Charles Polifka. tion about Father O’Connor and his in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Now, through a music project on the Assisting Father music online at his website: www. Kansas by raising funds for the Cath- Christopher will be Kickstarter website, the pastor of Our frkent.com. olic Education Foundation. Father Popravak Father John Cous- Lady of Unity Parish in Kansas City, The group gathered on the brew- Kan., hopes to deliver God to people in ins of Colorado Springs, Colo., provincial ery’s third floor, which opens out vicar. Fathers David Songy and John Lager, a way that will click with them. onto a balcony overlooking the Kan- He has taken his work on his latest had already pledged nearly $3,000. Denver, and Father Jeff Ernst, Victoria, will Msgr. Charles McGlinn, pastor of sas City skyline. serve as provincial councilors. project — a forthcoming 11-track CD The venue was perfect for sam- entitled “Jesus” — online for the Easter Curé of Ars Parish in Leawood, was Born in Lodi, N.J., Father Christopher en- pling some of the brewery’s best Leaven photo by Jill Ragar Esfeld season. one of the contributors. tered the Capuchin order in New Jersey in products and strolling through the In addition to professional artwork, the First Thursday art display featured the works of future “What I want people to do when Although unfamiliar with Kickstart- 1964 and was ordained to the priesthood in display of artwork by local profes- artists from schools supported by CEF. Guests placed silent bids on the professional artwork Hays in 1974. they hear my music is to say, ‘Huh, I’ve er when an email alerted him to Father sional artists and future artists from and bought raffle tickets for a chance to take home one of the student works. His first eight years as a priest were never quite thought about it like that O’Connor’s project, he was more than familiar with the latter’s talent — Fa- schools supported by CEF. spent in parishes in Denver, Hays, and before,’ or ‘I’ve never thought about A screen shot from www.kickstarter.com shows the number of backers and money raised for Fa- Lenexa, were very pleased with the Thornton, Colo. Since then he has served ther O’Connor had spent four years as Guests bid on the professional Jesus in that way before, and I’d like ther Kent O’Connor’s “Jesus” album as of April 15. evening turnout. 24 years in helping to form young men in his associate pastor at Curé when he work in a silent auction and bought to think about that some more. I’d like raffle tickets for a chance to take “We sold out as far as attendance ABOUT CEF FUTURES the process of becoming Capuchins. a certain amount of time. “I would be happy if you would sim- was first ordained. CEF Futures is a group of young to take that into prayer,’” said Father home one of the student works. and did very well as far as generating In 1997, Father Christopher earned a If they meet or exceed their goal by ply walk with me over the course of So Msgr. McGlinn visited the Kick- professionals committed to pro- O’Connor. Dinner featured an expansive taco money for scholarships,” said Der- doctorate in historical theology. He has the deadline, the backers’ credit cards these 50 days as I talk about this person starter page just before Divine Mercy moting the mission of CEF. The The music can be found online by and salsa bar — and, for dessert, rick Teeter. “So it was a home run. taught at St. Louis University in St. Louis are charged (payments are handled I know named Jesus,” he tells visitors Sunday and liked the sample he heard group is already planning another searching “Fr. Kent O’Connor” at: gourmet cupcakes. “We were pushing people out the and in Franciscan schools in Kent, England, through Amazon) and the artists get to the site. related to the feast. event for this fall. www.kickstarter.com. The evening of art was accompa- door when it was time for cleanup — and Modena, Italy. the funding once the campaign ends. His ultimate goal for both the al- “It’s sort of a homily in music and For more information, visit the Then, if visitors to the site like what nied by the music of solo guitarist so that’s always a good sign.” Father Christopher has also served in If not? bum, which he expects to be available very uplifting,” he said. website at: www.cefks.org and they read in his reflections and hear in Jeff Jenkins. The event raised more than the leadership of local Capuchin fraterni- “I don’t get anything,” said Father in August, and for the Kickstarter proj- Father O’Connor is working with click on the link to CEF Futures. ties in Colorado and Missouri for a total of samples of his songs, they can pledge Futures’ chairs Derrick and Holly $13,000 to benefit CEF’s scholarship O’Connor. ect is to offer a “better understanding producer David C. Smith at Icon Stu- 24 years, and as a member of the provin- to help back the album production fi- Teeter, from Holy Trinity Parish in program. nancially. As much as he’d like to hit his goal of who Jesus is.” dio Productions on the album. cial leadership team for the past six years. But there’s a bit of a catch. of $4,000 in pledges by May 19 — Pen- “My goal of $4,000 does not cover tecost — to help offset the costs of CD the cost of the album by a long shot,” production, he wants even more to Music and faith he said. “However, it seemed to me All or nothing have people join him in his spiritual like an attainable goal, and it would be journey through the Easter season. “Jesus” will be Father O’Connor’s a significant help to cover the costs of Kickstarter is what Father O’Connor “It’s a method of evangelization for third album. He wrote most of the the album.” describes as a “crowd-funding” en- me,” he said. songs himself, and sings and plays the And if he exceeds it? deavor, in which people who visit the Some people experience a sort of piano, guitar, harmonica and ukulele “If I go over my goal, rest assured site help promote the artists in their “spiritual downer” after Lent ends, and on the album. He describes his musical that all money will be used for this al- efforts. Father O’Connor sees this project as a style as a mix of folk, pop and rock. bum and for supporting my music min- And the artists — like Father O’Con- spiritual boost to keep people traveling A couple of weeks into his Kick- istry,” he promised. “I won’t use it to nor — have to reach their goals within on a path with Jesus through Pentecost. starter project, more than 30 backers buy vestments or anything.”

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Porzumcola [email protected] Price includes: accommodations in hotels in Italy. Private home in medjugorje. Full breakfast and dinners. Porterage service where provided. Private motor coach. Tour managers from Italian Dream Holidays, (Simona and Aldo) and Dragan Zovko in Medjugorje. Five guided city tours in Italy. Headsets and entrance fees. e cannot measure the contributions e at Benedictine College are proud of the Benedictine Sisters solely to be associated with the Mount, Wby the number of years they have Yearlong celebration honors Sisters’ work Wone of our founding institutions. served here in “northeast Kansas — and be- >> Continued from page 1 The Sisters came“ to the American frontier yond. Instead, we need to acknowledge the in the midst of the Civil War and have guid- generations of children they have taught, ed our youth for 150 years. To commem- the poor and prayed every day. They the hospitality they have always extended, orate this special anniversary, the college were good neighbors.” and their commitment to the disadvantaged. this year instituted the Mother Evangelista Through God’s grace, the Sisters have shared Of the first seven Sisters, only five Kremmeter Professorship of Benedictine generously of their kaleidoscope of talents — stayed. It may not have looked like Traditions and Values. It will enshrine the and for this, we are very grateful. much at the time, but, from the per- kind of faith and service that has made the Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann spective of the community’s 150-year Mount extraordinary. anniversary, it’s clear now that the faith Stephen D. Minnis of those pioneering Benedictine Sisters President, Benedictine College, here is no more important mission that has been vindicated. Atchison we Catholics have than to pass on the They did indeed choose the right Tfaith to succeeding generations. The time and the right place. Their faith was Benedictine Sisters of Atchison by their ex- not misplaced. he Sisters have engaged in so many ample, teaching skills, and life of monastic positive works and thus have influ- prayer have done so with love for 150 years. Tenced the lives of thousands of individ- Archbishop Emeritus James P. Keleher Living an ancient tradition uals who themselves impacted our society. Their legacy is lived out each day in the lives This is a time of celebration for the of many who share their faith and charity ar more Sisters than I have room to Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scho- with the church and those who come in need. mention here have served as models lastica, which they call “With Grateful Abbot James Albers, OSB Fto me — of Benedictine scholarship, Hearts — 150 Years of Presence.” St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison leadership and authentic witness. But it is Just one day wouldn’t be enough to Leaven photo by Joe Bollig the ones of my childhood I feel compelled to express their Sister Anne Shepard, OSB, is the prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Atchison. Sister Anne is a mention by name — Sister Mauricita Schie- gratitude native of Washington, D.C., who didn’t have any contact with the Benedictine Sisters until her arrival o go from the warm, supportive at- ber and Sister Celinda Medina. Upcoming to all those at Mount St. Scholastica College in 1963. “The college Sisters were personable, bright and fun. And I mosphere of home to grade school at At a time when the world was run by men, Christ the King, there to be educated who have thought, given the prayer and community, this would be the fit,” she said. T these woman and other Sisters like them ed- event helped, sup- by the Sisters of the Benedictine order, was ucated generations of young women to be- For information ported and the Sisters beginning to turn their fo- “The important things don’t change,” simply to pass seamlessly from one safety about upcoming lieve in themselves and their abilities. worked with cus away from traditional education and confirmed Sister Judith. “What matters net into another. events in the Bene- Women of my generation sailed into their them over the to expand, instead, into a diverse range is that the Benedictine life has been The Sisters provided a unified front to the dictine Sisters’ futures with the wind of the Sisters at their years. So, to of ministries. At the same time, they’ve around for 1,500 years. This past 150 student, half scholastic and half spiritual. back. year of sesquicen- I’m not certain that I knew what to expect tennial celebration, celebrate the Photo by Rox Stec continued to be faithful to their core years has been a drop in the bucket.” Anita McSorley, 150th anniver- Sister Anne Shepard (right), prioress of the Benedictine Sisters of Atchison, blesses the monument outside Atchison Catholic Elementary School which purpose. from them; they, on the other hand, were Managing editor, The Leaven go to their website very certain in their minds what they ex- sary of their marks the original site of St. Scholastica Academy. Assisting Sister Anne is Sister Barbara Smith. “Our primary concern is prayer and at www.mountosb. pected of me. Smart, savvy, kind, consistent founding, the community,” said Sister Judith. “The Keep calm and carry on org/about/150- Plombariola, two Benedictine commu- Sister Mary Faith also records how in goals and tactics, I don’t know how I could Benedictine The latest 50 years most important thing we do is prayer. rom their humble beginnings in Atchi- years-of-presence nities established separate but nearby a novice once asked why the founding The milestone anniversary gives the have found a better grade school education. Sisters have We are not an apostolic community; we son 150 years ago, the Benedictine and scroll down foundations. The monks of St. Benedict prioress, Mother Evangelista Kremme- Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scho- I met up with the order again as a young scheduled a Benedictine prioress Sister Anne are a monastic community. We were not Sisters have grown into a marvelous to the Calendar of Priory (later abbey) educated the boys, ter (serving from 1863 to 1884) was cry- lastica a chance to celebrate their past. adult at Donnelly, at the time rated as one of F Events. year’s worth Shepard became a Benedictine Sister founded to do a particular work.” expression of Benedictine community and the Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica ing. She was told, “Because there is not But they’re looking forward to their the ten best junior colleges in the nation (a of events, just at the close of the Second Vatican So today, the Benedictine Sisters dis- and spirituality within northeast Kansas. educated the girls. enough for the Sisters to eat.” future, too. profile they are not far short of even today). which began Council — an exciting time for both the tinguish between a number of smaller Through their special dedication to Catholic During those years, the prioress “We see the needs around us,” said The passion for education, scholastic rigor, on Nov. 11, 2012, and will conclude on universal church and the Atchison com- programs and what they consider their education on all levels, they have touched wrote many letters begging for assis- Sister Judith. “We see the signs of the the arts, and especially a commitment to Nov. 17, 2013. Faith and challenges munity. sponsored ministries. the lives and enriched the faith of so many tance to donors throughout the United times. We see the struggles — whether the rules of life — how to seek to be a good “We chose the theme of gratitude Sister Anne, a native of Washington Their sponsored ministries, to which young people. They have a wonderful legacy States and in Germany, including King it’s financial struggle or struggle in the person — were everywhere in that building of service in education and so many other and ‘With Grateful Hearts’ because The history of the Benedictine Sis- D.C., didn’t have any contact with the the community has some sort of formal on Sandusky. And again, a unified vision, and Ludwig of Bavaria. Fortunately, the re- church or the culture. ministries expressing their commitment to we’re so grateful for the blessings that ters of Mount St. Scholastica is dynamic Benedictine Sisters before her arrival at commitment in terms of financial or per- again, seamless with the Catholic life. Sister sponses were generous. “We use a lot of creativity and de- Christ and his church. we have, that are in our past and in our — full of change. And it was never easy. Mount St. Scholastica College in 1963. sonnel support, include Maur Hill/Mount Scholastica was in particular an inspiration, The Benedictine Sisters took a big termination. . . . And we continue to do Msgr. Thomas Tank present, and it’s that gratitude that will In the 1860s, the Benedictine Sisters’ “When I came to Mount St. Scholasti- Academy and Benedictine College in finding promise in this student, telling this step forward when they established what we do, to be relevant, and to find Pastor, Church of the Ascension, take us into the future,” said Sister Ann immediate challenge was the estab- ca, I said [to myself], if I’m going to join Atchison, Donnelly College and Keeler student out loud that she found promise in their first mission outside of Atchison, ways to help the people we need to help Overland Park, Kan. Shepard, OSB, prioress since 2005. lishment of their convent and school, a community, this is the one I’m going to Women’s Center in Kansas City, Kan., and this student, and then standing back and sending Sisters to live and teach in Sen- — and help ourselves keep going.” “That’s why the schedule is so full,” and being accepted by the community. join,” she said. the Sophia Spirituality Center, Atchison. saying, in effect, “I think it’s time for you to eca. That seems to be a part of the Bene- she continued. “There are so many peo- And keeping food on their own table, of “I loved the liturgies,” she continued. But individual Sisters also work in fulfill that promise . . . don’t you?” By the end of their first 100 years, dictine tradition as well — that keep on he Benedictine Sisters of Atchison ple for whom we are grateful — who course — the Sisters were desperately “The college Sisters were personable, ministries based on their own particular Lawrence S. McGurn the Benedictine Sisters would have ed- keepin’ on. have been family to many, educating, have walked with us in our prayer, our poor, using packing crates for furniture. bright and fun. And I thought, given the gifts and abilities. One Sister works as a Assistant Vice President, Market Research ucational missions in six states: 56 in “That’s part of our pioneer founda- Tnurturing and worshiping with men ministry our community — our families As the school grew, so did the monas- prayer and community, this would be doctor in a small hospital. Several oth- and Communications, Donnelly alum and women of all ages in the Archdiocese of Kansas, 20 in Missouri, 11 in Nebraska, tion,” Sister Judith concluded proudly. and friends, and our donors.” tery, even in face of hardship brought by the fit, even though it was a small town ers work in health care and social ser- Kansas City in Kansas and numerous other nine in Iowa, 12 in Colorado, and 10 in “It’s been part of the community’s cul- The logo of the sesquicentennial the Panic of 1873 (a depression), which compared to Washington, D.C.” vices. A number of Sisters give spiritual dioceses of the Midwest. . . . For all of their California. ture from the arrival of the first Sisters.” aur Hill-Mount Academy owes a features a lantern, recalling those pro- lasted until 1879. In her centennial his- The prioress at the time was Mother direction, while others teach at various individual and corporate service, lovingly They also established “daughter” Yes, the Benedictine Sisters of Atchi- debt of gratitude to our beloved tective lanterns the priory carpenters tory of the Benedictine Sisters, “The Mary Austin Schirmer, who served from levels of education. given, we join the chorus of praise that aris- houses in Mexico City; Glendora, Calif.; son still walk by faith, not by sight. Sisters. Along with their “broth- carried that first night the Benedictine Meaning of the Mountain,” Sister Mary 1966 to 1976. The Sisters do all these things, how- M es on this occasion of their celebrating 150 and Colorado Springs, Colo. Today, the But they’ve found their path lit, down er” monks, they have done more to impact Sisters arrived. Faith Schuster, OSB, noted: “While the “Mother Mary Austin led us through ever, in the same spirit that led them to years of stability, obedience and conversion Benedictine Sisters have a dependent through the years, by lanterns held by Catholic education in northeast Kansas than The reason why the Benedictine Sis- convent . . . never knew violence or those years of renewal, keeping the com- come to Kansas so many years ago — of life as Benedictine Sisters of Atchison. priory in Mineiros, Brazil. the communities they’ve served. any other group. They have changed lives ters came to Atchison was quite simple: starvation, it knew extreme poverty, munity united and focused, and with a in the spirit of Benedictine community, May their love continue to strengthen each The early years of the 20th century There is, indeed, much to celebrate. not only through education, but through of us as they share with us their faith, hope to establish a new monastery and edu- over-crowdedness, and the work of dai- vision and charism that was a real gift to hospitality and prayer. ministry to youth. Even today, their contin- ly sacrifice.” were a time of growth in the number of the community and the church at large and charity, exercised in the Benedictine tra- cate young girls. Sisters and in their educational minis- ued support and presence at the high school dition of work and prayer. They are, however, drawing on a very in our area,” said Sister Anne. is a testament to their legacy. Dear Sisters, tries. The academy grew, and Mount St. These past 50 years have shown that Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB old tradition that can be traced back Scholastica College was opened in the you are truly loved! St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison the community has a great resilience Phil Baniewicz, from the Atchison wharf to the convent 1920s. In order to meet college ac- and ability to change, said Sister Anne. President, Maur Hill-Mount Academy, at St. Cloud, Minn., founded in 1857; creditation standards, several of Changes at the college and the rural Atchison to the convent at St. Marys, Pa., the teaching Sisters earned he Benedictine Sisters are a living tes- communities they had served, in partic- founded in 1852; and even fur- the first advanced degrees tament to the power of welcoming all ther back to St. Walburga ular, but also in the broader community, — no matter their circumstances — in the history of the mon- led to a re-visioning of the mission of congratulate the Benedictine Sisters of T Abbey in Eichstatt, Bavar- astery. and striving to meet their needs. Their im- ia, founded in 1035. the Sisters. Collectively, the Sisters had Atchison for the religious, educational, pact and legacy continues to affect the lives American society to answer an important question. and apostolic leadership they have given It goes back even far- changed dramatical- of those they serve and those who are privi- ther than St. Walburga, “How do we reshape our communi- in our archdiocese for 150 years. I have leged to witness their works. ly in the 20th centu- Ihad the privilege to collaborate with the back nearly 1,500 years ty when the campus no longer housed Steven M. LaNasa, ry as it experienced Benedictine Sisters as educators in several to St. Benedict himself the major educational institutions of the President, Donnelly College, two world wars and schools and settings, among them, Savior of and his monastery at college and the academy?” said Sister Kansas City, Kan. a decade-long eco- the World faculty, at Maur Hill-Mount Acad- Monte Cassino, in Italy. Anne. nomic depression. The “Those were major challenges for en- emy, Bishop Ward, and St. Joseph, Norton- While St. Benedict was ville, and Sacred Heart, Ottawa, elementary Benedictine Sisters, nev- ergy and creative use of resources,” she e have been blessed over many the abbot of the men’s com- schools, in our superintendent’s office and er isolated from the larger continued. And they required the input years to have the benefit of the munity at Monte Cassino, his society, were affected by it as part of the Institute for Religious Studies. Sisters’ ministry here at Catho- sister St. Scholastica was lead- of a body of women who ranged from the I am grateful for their witness to monastic W all. The last 50 years brought youngest novice to those who had led lic Charities of Northeast Kansas. They are er of a women’s community five perhaps the greatest challenges life, to the Liturgy of the Hours, and to the a beautiful witness to prayer at work, and miles away at Plombariola. Thus, the those institutions for decades. But the traditional welcoming Benedictine hospitali- and opportunities for the Benedictine challenges were eventually addressed, their presence brings peace and hope to our two saints established a pattern of mu- Photo by Rox Stec ty. Congratulations to the Sisters who beau- Sisters, many arising from within the and the community forged ahead. staff and to the brothers and sisters in need tual support. Sister Seraphine Tucker points out someone to Terry Mills in the Benedictine Sisters’ community pho- tifully radiate church. Sisters and students pose on the porch of the church itself, and the Second Vatican “We’ve come through this marvelous- who find themselves at our door. The Benedictine Sisters came to tograph during a tour of the Sisters’ monastery as part of the Atchison Days celebration. In addition Msgr. Michael Mullen, first building on the current campus in the late Council. ly well, I think,” she said. Jan Lewis, Executive Director of Atchison because the Benedictine men 1800s. to tours, a choir performed and there was a picnic lunch. Pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Kansas City, Kan., Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas were here. Like at Monte Cassino and The dawn of the new century saw and co-director of seminarians 10 local news theleaven.com | april 19, 2013 april 19, 2013 | theleaven.com Pope francis 11

Father Michael Thomas Santa, OSB Pope: Catholics ATCHISON — Father Michael Thom- bey, receiving the monastic name Mi- as Santa, a monk of St. Benedict’s Ab- chael. He professed first vows on Sept. Master of metaphor still need to enact bey here, died on March 10, surrounded 15, 1984, and solemn vows on Oct. 24, by confreres and family. 1987. teachings of Thomas Mi- For the first four years of his priest- Pope Francis can weave a vivid tale chael Santa was hood, 1956-1960, Father Santa served born on Dec. 17, as associate pastor of Assumption By Carol Glatz Vatican II 1930, in Cleve- Parish in Topeka and Holy Name Parish Catholic News Service land, Ohio, the in Kansas City, Kan. He also served as By Cindy Wooden son of Michael instructor of religion at Donnelly Col- ATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholic News Service T. and Anne lege and chaplain for the University of Metaphors are used exten- Rochey Santa. Kansas Medical Center, both in Kansas sively in the Bible and they ATICAN CITY (CNS) He attend- City, Kan. pop up just as often in Pope — While some Catholics ed Immaculate For the next 30 years, he mainly The new Curé of Ars Eagle Scouts are: (from left) Reed Meagher, Bryan Melland, Harry Tornquist, Francis’V talks and teachings. would like to undo the Conception held teaching and educational adminis- Carl Nelson, Sage Mason, David Kindscher, and Mason Henshaw. Some of his most vivid allegories as reforms of the Second Grade School trative positions, performing his duties pope included his urging the world’s VVatican Council, others basically and Immacula- with distinction. From 1960-1979, he Father Michael priests to be “shepherds living with the are trying to build a monument to ta High School was the principal and a religion teacher Curé Scouts earn Eagle rank smell of sheep” by bringing Christ to Thomas Santa in Leavenworth, at Hayden High School in Topeka. From it rather than fully live its teach- LEAWOOD — On Feb. 17, a Court of Franciscan Convent. people far from the faith; and his tell- ings, Pope Francis said. graduating from high school in 1948. 1984-1996, he was instructor of educa- ing cardinals that all Catholic elders After graduating from St. Benedict’s tion at Benedictine College in Atchison. Honor was held at Curé of Ars Church Nelson, a senior at Rockhurst, cre- In his homily April 16 at an early here to celebrate seven members of ated games for the special education need to share with the young their in- morning Mass in the chapel of his College in 1952 with a bachelor of arts He was also a member of the National sight and wisdom, which are like “fine in philosophy, he entered Kenrick Theo- Association of Secondary School Prin- Troop 395 who recently attained the room at Brookwood Elementary School residence, the Domus Sanctae Mar- wine that gets better with age.” logical Seminary in St. Louis. Shortly cipals. rank of Eagle Scout. They are: Reed Me- in Leawood. thae, Pope Francis said Christians Metaphors did not come to Pope after completing his theology stud- For his faithful and distinguished agher, Bryan Melland, Harry Tornquist, Mason, a senior at Rockhurst, worked must struggle with the temptation ies, he was ordained an archdiocesan service throughout his life, Benedictine Carl Nelson, Sage Mason, David Kind- at Brookwood Elementary School, mak- Francis with the papacy. As archbishop to tame the Holy Spirit. priest on March 17, 1956, by Archbish- College conferred upon Father Michael scher, and Mason Henshaw. ing games for children with disabilities of Buenos Aires, he used similar fig- “To speak plainly: The Holy op Edward J. Hunkeler at the Cathedral the Kansas Monk Award in 1981. Below are listed their Eagle projects: and making additional shelving for a ures of speech to get simple, yet pow- Spirit annoys us,” he said. The Spir- of St. Peter in Kansas City, Kan. From Throughout his years of ministry, Meagher, a senior at Bishop Miege classroom there. erful, ideas across to his listeners. CNS photo/Paul Haring it “moves us, makes us walk, push- there, he went on to study at the Uni- he also served a stint as pastor of As- High School in Roeland Park, re-shelved Kindscher, a senior at Blue Valley The following are some metaphors Pope Francis greets the crowd gathered outside the Basilica of St. John Lateran as he arrives to es the church to move forward.” versity of Dayton (Ohio), Emporia State sumption Parish in Topeka as well as and repaired closets for the boys at the North High School in Overland Park, that appear in the book, “Pope Francis: celebrate Mass at the basilica in Rome April 7. But, too often, he said, Catholics University, and Kansas State Universi- St. Joseph Parish in Shawnee. Gillis Center in Kansas City, Mo. placed 50 stepping stones around the Conversations with Jorge Bergoglio.” are like the Apostle Peter on the ty, earning a Master of Science in ed- Father Michael served the monas- Melland, a junior at Rockhurst High track at St. Thomas More School in The book, by Sergio Rubin and Fran- age. Instead of improving [with age] using the boards from the sunken ship, mountaintop when Jesus is trans- ucational administration in 1965 and a tic community as the prior from 1993- School in Kansas City, Mo., built com- Kansas City, Mo., to resemble a rosary. cesca Ambrogetti, is a series of inter- like a fine wine, he had gone sour like a together with new things found on the figured. They, like Peter, say, “Oh, doctorate in education curriculum and 2002. He also helped with formation posting bins for Operation Breakthough Henshaw, a freshman at Johnson views originally published in 2010 un- wine gone bad.” island he’s washed up on.” how nice it is to be here all togeth- instruction in 2001. work, serving as the novice master and in Kansas City, Mo. County Community College, rehabbed der the title “El Jesuita” (“The Jesuit”). • Knowing how to let children grow “In every new era, one can apply the er,” but “don’t bother us.” After 28 years as an archdiocesan junior master. Tornquist, a senior at Bishop Miege, the physical fitness track at the Gillis The book is currently unavailable in and go is like flying a kite: The future image of the shipwreck because there “We want the Holy Spirit to priest, he entered St. Benedict’s Ab- painted a classroom and expanded a Center. English. pope tells a story of flying kites in his are things that we no longer need, tem- sleep,” he said. “We want to domes- garden for the Sisters at Christ the King • Priests and the stink of sheep: The neighborhood when he was a child. porary things, and [eternal] values that ticate the Holy Spirit, and that just future pope said, “A church that limits “There’d come the moment when get expressed in another way.” won’t do because he is God and he itself to just carrying out administra- the kite would begin making a ‘figure 8’ • Pain versus resentment: “Resent- is that breeze that comes and goes, DeLeon Furniture tive duties, caring for its tiny flock, is and begin falling. In order to keep that ment is like a full house with lots of and you don’t know from where.” Furniture, upholstering and restoration a church that in the long run will get from happening, you mustn’t pull the people crammed inside so they can’t The Holy Spirit is God’s 1142 Minnesota Ave. sick. The pastor who isolates himself is string. The kids who knew more than see the sky, while pain is like a city in strength, the pope said. The Holy Kansas City, Kan. 66102 not a true pastor of sheep, but a ‘hair- us would scream, ‘Give it some slack, which there are still lots of people, but Spirit “gives us consolation and the (913) 342-9446 dresser’ for sheep who spends his time it’s wobbling!’” at least you can see the sky. In other strength to move forward,” and the putting curlers on them instead of go- “Flying a kite resembles the ap- words, pain is open to prayer, tender- moving forward part is what can be ing to look for others.” proach you need to take regarding a ness, the company of a friend and thou- a bother. He said the situation today is the person’s growth: sometimes you need sands of things that offer dignity. That’s People think it’s better to be mirror opposite of the biblical para- to give them some slack because they why pain is a healthier situation” than comfortable, but that is not what ble of the shepherd who leaves his 99 are ‘wavering.’ In other words, it is nec- resentment. the fire of the Holy Spirit brings, sheep to find the one that is lost. “To- essary to give them time. We have to be • Optimism versus hope: “It’s best Pope Francis said. day we have one in the pen and 99 we able to set limits at the right moment, to not confuse optimism with hope. While Catholics today may be need to go looking for.” but other times we need to know how Optimism is a psychological attitude more comfortable speaking about • The need to mature in life like fine to look the other way and be like the toward life. Hope goes further. It is an the Holy Spirit than they were wine: The future pope tells a story of father of the parable (the Prodigal Son) anchor that one hurls toward the fu- 50 years ago, it doesn’t mean the being in an airport and seeing an older, who lets his son move out and squan- ture, it’s what lets you pull on the line temptation to tame the Spirit has very well-known, successful business- der his fortune so that he learns from and reach what you’re aiming for” and diminished, he said. man waiting at baggage claim. He said experience.” head in “the right direction.” Hope is Pope Francis said reactions to it’s common to see young people be • People need to learn from the also theological: “God is there, too.” the Second Vatican Council are a impatient, but it came as a surprise to “shipwreck culture” and salvage the • God’s patience is “comfortable and prime example. see an older gentleman get “infuriated past to build the future: “The ship- sweet like a summer’s night.” “The council was a beautiful because his bag was late.” wrecked castaway faces the challenge • Death, who is “eager,” knocks dai- work of the Holy Spirit,” he said. “It made me sad to see a person who of survival with creativity,” he said. ly; “I run from it, but it smiles at me “But after 50 years, have we done wasn’t able to enjoy the wisdom of old “He needs to begin building a hut inviting me to accept it.” everything the Holy Spirit in the council told us to do?” The pope asked if Catholics Pope names panel of cardinals to advise on Vatican reform have opened themselves to “that continuity of the church’s growth” By Francis X. Rocca largely an effort at streamlining by re- is a full-time Vatican official: Cardinal that the council signified. The an- Catholic News Service assigning responsibilities among var- Giuseppe Bertello, president of the swer, he said, is “no.” ious offices, rather than an extensive commission governing Vatican City Catholics seemed willing to cel- ATICAN CITY (CNS) — reform. State. All of the others currently serve ebrate the 50th anniversary of the Amid rising concerns about Complaints about the shortcom- as diocesan bishops. council’s opening in 1962, he said, corruption and mismanage- ings of Vatican governance increased The group’s coordinator is Cardinal but they want to do so by “build- ment in the central admin- markedly during 2012 following the Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga of Teguci- ing a monument” rather than by istrationV of the Catholic Church, Pope “VatiLeaks” of confidential correspon- galpa, Honduras, who is also president of changing anything. Francis named an international panel dence providing evidence of corrup- Caritas Internationalis, a Vatican-based At the same time, Pope Francis of cardinals to advise him on the latest tion and mismanagement in various of- umbrella organization for national Cath- said, “there are voices saying we reform of the Vatican bureaucracy. fices of the Holy See and Vatican City olic charities around the globe. should go back. This is called being The Vatican Secretariat of State an- State. That affair prompted a detailed The other members are Cardinal hard-headed, this is called want- nounced April 13 that the pope had es- internal report, which Pope Benedict Francisco Javier Errazuriz Ossa, retired ing to domesticate the Holy Spir- tablished the group — which includes XVI designated exclusively for the archbishop of Santiago, Chile; Cardinal it, this is called becoming ‘foolish Boston Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley and eyes of his successor. Oswald Gracias, archbishop of Mum- and slow of heart,’” like the disap- Sydney Cardinal George Pell — to “ad- The College of Cardinals exten- bai, India; Cardinal Reinhard Marx of pointed disciples on the road to vise him in the government of the uni- sively discussed the problems in Munich and Freising, Germany; and Emmaus. versal church and to study a plan for meetings preceding the conclave that Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya The same phenomenon can be at revising the apostolic constitution on elected Pope Francis last month. Ac- of Kinshasa, Congo. work in Christians’ personal lives, the Roman Curia, ‘Pastor Bonus.’” cording to the April 13 Vatican state- They will meet for the first time he said. “The Holy Spirit pushes “Pastor Bonus,” published in 1988, ment, the suggestion for an advisory from Oct. 1-3, the Vatican statement us” to live the Gospel more seri- was the last major set of changes in panel on reform arose during those said, but are “currently in contact” ously, but resistance is often one’s the Roman Curia, the church’s central meetings. with Pope Francis. reply. administration at the Vatican. It was Only one member of the new panel 12 classifieds theleaven.com | APRIL 19, 2013 April 19, 2013 | theleaven.com calendar 13

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Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann will cele- 7 p.m. on April 22. Refreshments will be away. Men and women are needed to be- Seton Center’s annual “Swingin’ materials to update parishioners on the status of the ongoing music and liturgy to coordinate and lead the parish’s music made to order. Call (913) 724-1837. capital campaign and building project, and working with the ministry, which includes several choirs and plans liturgies Caregiving - We provide personal assistance, com- brate the new Rite for the Blessing of the served following the prayer service. come volunteers. Volunteers serve in their at the Stack” event will be held endowment committee to promote planned gifts. The indi- for all Masses. Bachelor’s degree in music or liturgy or relat- Bankruptcy consultation - If debts are overwhelming panionship, care management, and transportation to Child in the Womb with a 4 p.m. Mass on own parish. 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mark my words Church and State Scripture Readings I laughed while my mom cried High court poised to decide on Marriage Act fourth WEEK OF EASTER or all those peo- ments, however, paled to the person’s day. “The judiciary . . . will always are calling a potential “Roe rights, contrary to the wish- and editorial board rooms, April 21 ple who made my handwritten notes inside. I know just where I’m go- be the least dangerous to the v. Wade for marriage.” The es of the biological mother. self-imagined freedom fourth SUNDAY OF EASTER mom cry this past Heck, they even brought ing to start. I have a slew of political rights of the Consti- Supreme Court will soon That ruling is already riders congratulate them- Acts 13: 14, 43-52 week, all I can say is tears to my eyes. I felt so Easter cards that I intended tution.” decide whether the people being cited by a Topeka selves for their labors in the F“thanks a lot.” grateful for these thoughtful to send out. Frankly, I never — Alexander Hamilton, of California have the right woman who also wants vineyard of “civil rights.” Ps 100: 1-2, 3, 5 Whoa, I just reread that people. get to them since the days Federalist 78 to amend their state consti- to assert parental rights Fighting for civil rights is a Rv 7: 9, 14b-17 opening and, if you don’t The cards also made me before Easter are a little tution in favor of marriage over a child she has no much less daunting en- Jn 10: 27-30 know exactly what I’m Father feel guilty. Seeing how much busy for a priest. Well, this las, not quite. as it has been understood biological connection to, deavor now that it does not talking about, you might get joy those birthday greetings year I fully intend to send The Found- Michael for all of human history, and but who she had agreed involve having dogs sicced April 22 the wrong impression. Yes, Mark Goldasich brought to Mom made me those cards out . . . with a ing Fathers, schuttloffel whether the federal Defense to “co-parent” with her on you or hoses turned on Monday my mom was crying this kick myself for all the op- little modification. Where formed by deep of Marriage Act is constitu- former, same-sex partner you, and instead, means Father Mark Goldasich is the pastor of Michael Schuttloffel is the Acts 11: 1-18 study of histo- tional. (despite the breakup, they going on talk shows with past week and, yes, people Sacred Heart Parish in Tonganoxie. He portunities I’ve squandered it says, “Happy Easter,” I’m executive director of the Pss 42: 2-3; 43: 3-4 ry’s various attempts at free Not receiving as much are co-parenting and foster oversized coffee mugs to made her do that, but every- has been editor of The Leaven since 1989. over the years to drop a note adding the word “Season.” A Kansas Catholic Conference. Jn 10: 1-10 thing was good. No, actually, to people on their special That covers me until May societies — John Adams was attention is the fact that the parenting a total of eight scoff at opponents of same- it was fantastic. You see, my days. 19, the feast of Pentecost and reading Cicero’s “Orations” Kansas Supreme Court is children). The father, who sex marriage. April 23 mom celebrated her 95th parishioners at St. John the Isn’t it funny how im- the official end of the season at 14 instead of staring at officials are not fit to decide more than holding its own answered a craigslist ad If you believe that every George, martyr; birthday on April 12 and was Baptist, from her “neigh- portant the little things are of Easter. Facebook — established a many of the most conse- in terms of judicial activ- seeking sperm, heroically child deserves a mother Adalbert, bishop, martyr literally overcome by all the borhood church” friends at in life? They often make the Sitting in your desk draw- system of government still quential issues of our time. ism run amok. In February, wants only to be free of and a father, and that this Acts 11: 19-26 people who remembered Holy Family, from relatives, most lasting impact. Mom ers may be unsent Easter, in place 224 years later. Yet Forty years after the U.S. the Kansas Supreme Court any obligation to the child obligation trumps the total Supreme Court declared Ps 87: 1-7 her. from my parishioners at has already mentioned that birthday, get well, sympathy they could not foresee all. ruled that, despite the fact he helped create. sexual freedom of adults, Today, the judiciary is very that Congress and the states that she has no biological If you are disturbed by the culture has ruled against Jn 10: 22-30 You might recall that Sacred Heart, from her won- she’ll be thumbing through or even Christmas cards. Mom moved into an assisted derful longtime neighbors, the cards over the next few Dig them out. Go ahead, if dangerous indeed, for our do not possess the power to connection to the two chil- these proceedings, the cul- you. living apartment about a and from others too numer- weeks in order to savor you must, and use one sen- robed, unelected guardians forbid the killing of unborn dren in question, a woman ture holds you in contempt. Soon, the highest court in April 24 month ago. She handled that ous to count. them all over again. And I’m tence to bash yourself: “I’m have decided that Amer- children, the court stands from a broken-off same-sex Each day, from the comfort the land may, too. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest, martyr move with great grace and Unfortunately, she didn’t certain that the tears will sorry this is so late.” Then icans and their elected on the verge of what some relationship has full parental of their television studios Acts 12:24 – 13:5a determination. A big part of have a birthday cake. She reappear as well. pen a few other sentences Ps 67: 2-3, 5-6, 8 her heart, however, will al- had three! And then there This Easter season is a capturing a little of your life vocations corner Jn 12: 44-50 ways be on Strawberry Hill were flowers, candy, ice particularly appropriate or expressing an appropriate in Kansas City, Kan. cream and even a glittery time to bring a little joy and sentiment. Believe me, you’ll April 25 She was excited early last crown. Oh, yes, and a good light into someone’s life. As feel virtuous for sending MARK, EVANGELIST week to get a few birthday number of visitors, too. She we see new life erupting it (finally!) and I can just 1 Pt 5: 5b-14 cards. Then, she got a few shed so many tears that I’m up all around us — in the about guarantee a smile on Each pope brings his unique gifts as ‘il Papa’ Ps 89: 2-3, 6-7, 16-17 more the next day. And they surprised she’s not dehy- green grass and the blos- the recipient’s face. ith the ways by wanting to be as The men signing up for dampen our enthusiasm for Mk 16: 15-20 just kept coming . . . as did, drated. soming Bradford pear trees Unless, of course, it’s my much like Pope John Paul II seminary today have been Pope Francis. He has made she said, “the tears of hap- I was fortunate to read and flowers — let them be mom. She’ll just let loose an- election as I could be. I will die a John impacted in their forma- quite a splash, immediately piness.” She was on cloud those heartfelt words in the a reminder to “spring” into other flood of those happy April 26 of our Paul II priest. tive years less by John Paul making Christian charity Friday nine. She heard from fellow cards. The printed senti- action and beautify another tears. W Other priests in our II and more by Benedict more visible to the faithful. Acts 13: 26-33 new Holy Father archdiocese identify them- XVI. It is evident in their I have no doubt that he will Ps 2: 6-11 Francis, I’ve been selves with popes past. piety and in their zeal for a bring to the seminary and Jn 14: 1-6 father Mitchel There was a charism to John personal relationship with to the priesthood men who thinking, of course, XXIII, for example, that Christ guided by a deep are greatly inspired by his April 27 In the beginning zimmerman I will never know except meditation on Scripture fearless simplicity and zeal about his impact on through the priests in our and mystery. Benedict XVI for being close to the poor. Saturday Father Mitchel Zimmerman is the Acts 13: 44-52 priestly vocations. archdiocesan vocations director. archdiocese who knew and brought his own unique gifts The diocesan priesthood loved him. There are priests to the papacy, and priestly is rich in charisms, and we Ps 98: 1-4 There are generations of who will die trying to bring vocations have been moti- should all be excited for Jn 14: 7-14 Paul’s work with the Gentiles paid off quickly priests that line up, more or Krische introduced me to the charism of John XXIII vated by genuine affection the charisms the pope will s a preacher, I am ally assume a major role in These are the questions less, with the pope who was that pope’s thought and piety into the church. Everyone for our most recent Holy inspire in the priesthood. always watching this new faith. which rocked the early in office when they went when I was at KU. I was at his falls in love with “il Papa.” Father. I will miss him, as We have all begun to fall in Find The Leaven for reactions to Christianity began as a Christian world. into the seminary or were World Youth Day in Denver The pope especially brings I have missed John Paul II love with our new “Papa.” my homilies. Does movement within Judaism. The destruction of Je- ordained. I have no hesitation, in 1993, and I met him person- a certain way of living the every day that he has been May God use our new Holy Athe congregation chuckle But it quickly lost its Jewish rusalem in the year 70 also in these places and am quite proud actually, ally at the World Youth Day priesthood to light and can- gone. Our seminarians will Father to inspire many new at a humorous comment? character, to the point that it might partly explain the to call myself a John Paul in Paris in 1997. My priestly not fail to have an impact on miss him. and holy vocations to the Online Does a puzzled look spread was eventually viewed as an loss of Jewishness in early II priest. Monsignor Vince vocation was driven in many new priestly vocations. Yet this should not priesthood in our church. www.theleaven.com over their faces as I attempt Father Mike Stubbs entirely different religion. Christianity. That city had to explain a difficult point? How exactly that happened served as the focal point for Worse yet, does anyone Father Mike Stubbs is the pastor of to a certain degree remains Jewish Christians — their Holy Cross Parish in Overland Park and Concrete Work Facebook yawn, as a subtle hint that a mystery. Perhaps the stronghold, so to speak. Any type of repair and new work www.facebook.com/ I have gone on too long? has a degree in Scripture from Harvard new Christian faith filled But when the Roman army University. Driveways, Walks, Patios theleavenkc What is their reaction? a spiritual vacuum in the destroyed the city, the Member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish Sunday’s first reading — Gentiles which was lacking Jewish Christian commu- Harvey M. Kascht (913) 262-1555 Acts 13:14, 43-52 — shows a who reject Paul’s new among most of the Jews. nity was left in shambles. Twitter mixed reaction to Paul and teaching: “When the Jews In any case, in the early Christians of Gentile origin, @theleavenkc Barnabas’ preaching about saw the crowds, they were days of Christianity, there who lived elsewhere in the Jesus in Antioch in Pisidia, filled with jealousy and with were adherents of the new Roman empire, then came a city in Asia Minor. On one violent abuse contradicted faith both of Jewish origin to the forefront. Paul’s work YouTube hand, many of the Jews who what Paul said.” This nega- and of Gentile origin. The among them paid off. The www.youtube.com/ hear them in the synagogue differences between the two Gentile Christians assumed user/theleavenkc tive reaction on the part of are drawn to their message: some of the Jews prompts backgrounds led to many the mantle of leadership for “Many Jews and worship- Paul to focus his efforts on of the disputes in the early the church. The new faith ers who were converts to the Gentiles, who have also church. Should converts would spread throughout Who to contact about . . . Judaism followed Paul and heard his message and are from paganism be required Europe. Eventually, Christi- Barnabas.” On the other favorably impressed by it. to be circumcised? Should anity would become a major hand, there are other Jews Christians keep kosher? world religion. Story ideas Those Gentiles will eventu- [email protected] Calendar notices THE PRACTICAL CATHOLIC My problem is, for some reason that may be a holdover from [email protected] my student days, I don’t go to the articles that interest me first. “If you’ve got to eat two frogs, eat the ugliest one first.” Instead, I begin at the front (the ugliest frog) and tediously page Anniversary notices In other words, “do the worst first.” This time-management my way through. Not only do the magazines pile up, but I rarely [email protected] tidbit says tackle first the most distasteful item on your to-do list have time to get to the “good stuff.” This week, out go all but two each day and everything else will then seem easier. copies of each magazine . . . and then I’m only reading the articles Eagle Scouts That principle is great, but not when you apply it to everything. that interest me. [email protected] For example, I have plenty of magazine clutter. I really enjoy maga- I’d say it’s about time that I eat the dessert before the Brussels zines and subscribe to a fair number and wide variety — spiritual, sprouts! Advertising computer, newsweeklies, pop culture and general interest. — M.G. [email protected] 16 Nation theleaven.com | april 19, 2013 ‘Horrific day in Boston’ Boston cardinal says all feel ‘deep sorrow’ for victims of explosions By Christopher S. Pineo Catholic News Service

OSTON (CNS) — Within hours of two explosions tak- ing place near the finish line of the Boston Marathon April 15, CardinalB Sean P. O’Malley sent a mes- sage of prayer and support for those in- jured, their loved ones and those who experienced the trauma of the tragedy. “The Archdiocese of Boston joins all people of good will in expressing deep sorrow following the senseless acts of violence perpetrated at the Bos- ton Marathon today,” he said. Close to 3 p.m., the Boston Police Department reported that officers had responded to two large explo- sions along the Boston Marathon route that left three people dead, including an 8-year-old boy, and more than 140 wounded. “The citizens of the city of Boston and the commonwealth of Massachu- setts are blessed by the bravery and heroism of many, particularly the men and women of the police and fire de- partments and emergency services who responded within moments of these tragic events,” the cardinal said. Many expressed fear the explosions, which were seconds apart, were car- ried out by terrorists, and AP reported that federal officials were treating the bombings as an act of terrorism. As of early April 16, no one had yet stepped forward to claim responsi- bility for the act, which took place on Patriot’s Day, a civic holiday in Massa- chusetts that commemorates the first battles of the American Revolution. Cardinal O’Malley commended the leadership efforts of Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and the city’s police commissioner, Ed Davis. “[They] are providing the leader- ship that will see us through this most difficult time and ensure that proper procedures are followed to protect the public safety,” Cardinal O’Malley said. The cardinal also commended those who rushed to help at the scene of the tragedy. “In the midst of the darkness of this tragedy we turn to the light of Jesus Christ, the light that was evident in the lives of people who immediately turned to help those in need today,” he said. Cardinal O’Malley promised the Catholic Church’s support for other faith communities, promoting a mes- sage of hope in response to the tragedy. “We stand in solidarity with our ec- umenical and interfaith colleagues in the commitment to witness the great- er power of good in our society and to work together for healing,” the cardi- nal said. New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, as president of the CNS photo/Dan Lampariello, exclusive to Reuters U.S. bishops’ conference, urged all “to Runners head to finish line of the Boston Marathon as an explosion erupts nearby April 15. Two bombs exploded in the crowded streets near the finish pray for the souls of those killed, the line of the marathon, killing at least three people, including an 8-year-old boy, and injuring more than 140. healing of those injured and the resto- ration of peace for all of us unsettled hours after the explosions. personally do to enhance peace and ing victims at Our Lady’s Parish in by the bombings at a world renowned The “tragic end” to the marathon respect for one another in our world,” Waltham. sporting event.” “reminds us all that evil exists and that he said. Massachusetts’ governor also called “Our special prayers are with the life is fragile,” Cardinal Dolan said. In Boston, archdiocesan spokesman for prayer in a statement issued after Archdiocese of Boston and the people “The growing culture of violence Terrence C. Donilon said the pastor at the explosions. there who are working in the aftermath in our world and even in our country Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted “This is a horrific day in Boston. My of this crisis to address those wound- calls for both wise security measures Parish, Father James DiPerri, was to thoughts and prayers are with those ed in so many ways by these events,” by government officials and an exam- offer a special eucharistic Holy Hour who have been injured,” Patrick said. he added in a statement issued a few ination by all of us to see what we can with the rosary for the Boston bomb-