June 5, 2020 Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Vol. 51, No. 11
Pope Prays for U.S., Calls Szabo Ordained Racism a Pro-Life Issue Deacon
CNS Photo/Lucas Jackson, Reuters Terrence Floyd, the brother of George Floyd, reacts at a makeshift memorial at the spot where he was taken into custody in Minneapolis June 1. Demonstrations continue after a white police officer was caught on a bystander’s video May 25 pressing his knee into the neck of George Floyd, an African American, who later died at a hospital.
By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service Addressing all “dear brothers and sisters in VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Observing with the United States,” during his livestreamed great concern the social unrest unfolding in the general audience June 3, the pope said, “Today I Mark Guiney Photo United States, Pope Francis said no one can claim join the church in St. Paul and Minneapolis, and Bishop Mark Brennan ordains Rev. Mr. Phillip Szabo a to defend the sanctity of every human life while in the entire United States, in praying for the deacon at St. James the Greater Church in Charles Town turning a blind eye to racism and exclusion. See “Racism” on Page 4 May 30. See story on Page 5.
By Colleen Rowan Let Us Unite in Prayer for Peace CHARLES TOWN—With family and friends gath- A Statement from Bishop Brennan ered with him at St. James the Greater Church in Charles Town on May 30, Deacon Phillip Szabo was or- The killing of George Floyd was an egre- Floyd, his family and friends and for the dained to the diaconate by Bishop Mark Brennan. gious act of violence with no justification African American community of Minnea- “Today you will make promises to be a man of whatsoever, all the worse for having been polis and throughout our country. Every prayer, a man of celebate love, and a man of obedient perpetrated by some police officers who are human being is made in God’s image and faith,” Bishop Brennan said to Deacon Szabo in his sworn to serve and protect their fellow cit- likeness and deserves respect and fair homily. “These promises will sustain in you a vibrant izens. Most law enforcement officials are treatment. The protests taking place in diaconate and, God willing, next year a fruitful priest- decent men and women who train hard to many US cities reflect the anger and frustra- hood.” restrain any violent impulses and to be re- tion of millions of Americans who, to One of the great achievements of the Second spectful as they deal with the public. Mr. this day, experience racism in their daily Vatican Council, the bishop said to Deacon Szabo, Floyd did not meet that kind of police of- lives. If I find abhorrent the resurgence of was the restoration of the permanent diaconate. There ficer the day he was killed. the ugly language, violence and racial is no difference between a permanent deacon and a I join other Americans in prayer for Mr. See “Statement” on Page 4 See “Szabo” on Page 5
Inside: Deacon Golna to be Ordained to The Catholic Spirit Launches E-Mail Version Priesthood, Page 3 of the Publication, Page 3 2 The Catholic Spirit Obituaries June 5, 2020
Sister Eileen Marie Sinnott, CSJ Sister Anne Dorice DeFebbo, OSF Sister Eileen Marie Sinnott member of the Sisters of St. Jo- After a courageous for 13 years as a nurse at the passed away peacefully, with seph Leadership Team. Sister battle with cancer and former St. Mary Hospital in her sisters at her bedside, at Eileen Marie moved to Mount leukemia, Sister Anne Philadelphia. For four Mount St. Joseph in Wheel- St. Joseph in 2008, where she Dorice DeFebbo, OSF years, Sr. Anne served at St. ing, following a long illness was active in a ministry of (72), died in Aston PA on Francis Hospital in the Dio- on May 30, 2020. Eileen Eliz- prayer. May 18, a few days before cese of Wilmington, DE as a abeth Sinnott was born in Sister Eileen said, “Most of her 73rd birthday. She staff nurse and later as head County Wexford, Ireland. In my ministry has been spent in had been a professed nurse in the ICU Depart- 1948 she entered the Congre- Weston, in the parish that has member of the Sisters of ment. During her nine years gation of St. Joseph in Wheeling and, produced more religious and priests St. Francis of Philadelphia for 48 in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, upon beginning her novitiate experi- than any other in the Diocese. I concen- years. Sister Anne Dorice (chris- she ministered at St. Joseph Hos- ence, became known as Sister Eileen trated my ministry on praying for and tened Anna Mary DeFebbo) was pital School of Nursing in Towson, Marie. Sister made her first profession inviting young men and women to born on May 21, 1947 in Steuben- MD as a nursing instructor. A of vows on August 18, 1951. Later she consider the priesthood and/or the re- ville, Ohio, but grew up in Weir- strong missionary spirit and de- received a Bachelor of Science in Educa- ligious life as their future. Hopefully, ton, West Virginia, where she was sire to serve the poor took her to tion Degree from Duquesne University the Call of Christ will once again be ig- a member of Sacred Heart of Mary St. John’s, Antigua, where she in Pittsburgh and a Master of Science in nited in that parish. I was also deeply School and Parish. She was a served at Holy Family Cathedral Administration from St. John Universi- involved in three small faith commu- proud 1965 graduate of Weirton Parish, and to the Dominican Re- ty in Cleveland, Ohio. Sister Eileen nity groups and the RCIA at St. Patrick. Madonna High School. Sister public where she ministered at Marie celebrated her 70th Jubilee on It gave me great joy and spiritual satis- Anne Dorice studied nursing at Al- Santa Teresa de Jesus in Provincia October 11, 2018. faction to experience the growth of the legheny General Hospital in Pitts- Elias Piña. Sister Eileen Marie has dedicated love of Jesus in the hearts of all those in- burgh, PA where she earned her Preceded in death by her par- her life energies to education in the Di- volved in these groups.” R.N. in 1968. She entered the ents John and Theodora DeFebbo, ocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Her In light of COVID-19, a memorial Sisters of St. Francis of Philadel- formerly of Weirton, Sr. Anne Do- ministries as teacher and/or principal Mass will be scheduled by the Congre- phia in 1969 and professed her rice is survived by her two sisters, include St. Agnes in Charleston, St. gation for a future date, when everyone first vows in 1972. She later Sister Lorraine Therese DeFebbo, Mary in Clarksburg, St. Peter in Fair- will be able to attend safely. earned a B.S. in Nursing from Neu- OSF of St. Louis, MO and Paula mont, St. Joseph in Huntington, Cor- Memorial contributions may be mann University in Philadelphia (Robert) Leonard of Hudson, Fl, pus Christi and St. Vincent de Paul in made to the Congregation of St. Joseph, and an M.S. in Medical-Surgical by her brother, Kevin (Barbara) Wheeling, and St. Patrick in Weston, 137 Mt. St. Joseph Rd., Wheeling, WV Nursing from the Catholic Uni- DeFebbo of Bowling Green, KY; where she gave a total of 34 years. She 26003. Funeral arrangements by Alt- versity of America in Washington, and by her Franciscan Sisters. served as Pastoral Associate at St. Patrick meyer Funeral Homes, 1400 Eoff St., DC. She ministered primarily in Donations in her name can be Church. From 1993-1997 she was a Wheeling, WV. healthcare as well as pastoral, par- made to the Sisters of St. Francis ish, and social service ministries. Foundation, 609 S. Convent Road, To Report Suspected Cases of Sexual Abuse of Sister Anne Dorice ministered Aston, PA 19014. Children Michael Louis Iafrate The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston encourages reporting to civil authorities On May 28, 2020, Michael Louis Iafrate, beloved husband first and foremost if a crime has been committed. We also encourage utilizing of Hana Kaibni passed away. Loving son of Theresa and Albert www.reportbishopabuse.org to report. If you have reason to believe that a bishop has engaged in sexual misconduct or has interfered with an investigation into Iafrate. Father of Michael John Iafrate and wife Jocelyn, Angie sexual misconduct, please contact civil authorities in the applicable jurisdiction and Therese Iafrate, Janet Marie Iafrate, and Andrew Albert Iafrate. visit www.reportbishopabuse.org. 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June 5, 2020 The Catholic Spirit 3 Deacon Golna to be Ordained to Priesthood By Colleen Rowan Crenwelge, director of Vo- will then pray the prayer of thank each and every per- WHEELING—The cations. “The priesthood, ordination. son that has helped me to Diocese of Wheeling- of course, is all about fa- Deacon Golna will be get to this point. Charleston joyfully antici- therhood. By being or- vested with the stole and “At my ordination,” pates Deacon Justin dained, Justin will be laying chasuble by Very Rev. Den- Deacon Golna said, “I will Golna’s upcoming ordina- down his life for his family, nis R. Schuelkens, V.E., pas- be vested by Very Rev. Den- tion to priesthood. He will the people of West Virginia. tor of the Parishes of St. Jo- nis Schuelkens, J.R., V.E., be ordained by Bishop At his ordination, he will be seph the Worker and Sacred and Rev. Msgr. Kevin Quirk, Mark Brennan at 11 a.m. conformed to Christ the Heart of Mary in Weirton, J.C.D. Father Dennis was June 27 at the Cathedral of Head in order that he may and Msgr. Kevin M. Quirk, my pastor at Our Lady of St. Joseph in Wheeling. teach, govern, and sanctify pastor of the Parishes of St. Peace in Wheeling. He was Deacon Golna, 30, is the people who will be en- Vincent de Paul in New instrumental in my growth originally from Washing- trusted to him in his Martinsville and Mater Do- in the spiritual life and the ton, Pa., and is the son of priestly office. He will be lorosa in Paden City and ways in which he involved John and Deborah Golna. called to be a spiritual the Missions of St. Joseph Deacon Justin Golna me in the parish life, by in- He received a bachelor of father to all those who he in Proctor and Holy Rosary viting me to teach the con- arts from Wheeling Jesuit encounters. Justin recog- in Sistersville. my desire to be able to offer firmation classes, becom- University and a master’s in nizes this humbling re- As he approaches ordi- the sacraments to the ing the RCIA director, and philosophy from Duquesne sponsibility, and his faith- nation, Deacon Golna said people of God who so need serving at Mass when University. His home par- ful commitment to our that he is overcome with an them. needed, directly led me to ish is Our Lady of Peace in Lord is evident in all his ac- overwhelming sense of joy “During this time of seek to serve the people of Wheeling. tions. I have known Justin to begin the vocation preparation for the priest - God as a priest of our be- Following his ordina- for years now and am look- that the Lord has called hood, I have been over- loved diocese. Rev. Msgr. tion, he will be assigned to ing forward to sharing him to do in His Church. whelmed with the love and Kevin Quirk was my spiritu- St. Joseph the Worker and many years together in “It is no surprise to anyone support that people have al director before joining Sacred Heart of Mary par- priestly fraternity.” that we find ourselves in offered me,” Deacon Golna seminary and his care for ishes in Weirton for the During the ordination, strange times, however this said. “More importantly, I souls, his deep knowledge summer before he returns Deacon Golna will stand time of pandemic has re- have been humbled by of the faith, and his priestly to Rome to continue his ad- before Bishop Brennan and vealed the deep love and prayers that people have of- zeal has continued to in- vanced studies in canon promise to serve the need that the people of God fered on my behalf so that I spire me to this day.” law at the Gregorian Uni- people of God as a priest. As have for Christ’s Church may become a happy, holy “Please continue to pray versity. he kneels before the altar, and the sacraments that He priest. No vocation is born for me before and after my “Along with so many the bishop will lay his established,” he said. “See- in a vacuum and no voca- ordination!” Deacon Golna others in our diocese, I am hands upon Deacon ing these manifestations of tion can continue without said. “I cannot wait to serve thrilled to see Deacon Golna’s head, calling upon devotion and desire to re- the support of many people the people of God in the Di- Golna becoming “Father” the Holy Spirit to ordain turn to the sacraments has and as I approach the date ocese of Wheeling-Charles- Golna,” said Father Brian him a priest. 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Gomez: Killing of Floyd is a ‘Sin That Cries Statement... Cont’d from Page 1 discrimination I witnessed as a child, with how out to Heaven for Justice’ much more right do African Americans react against it! We American bishops addressed the By Catholic News Service The four officers involved in the arrest were issue of enduring racism in our society in our WASHINGTON (CNS) — The killing of fired; the former officer who put his knee on Pastoral Letter, Open Wide Our Hearts, in No- George Floyd in Minneapolis “was senseless and Floyd, Derek Chauvin, was arrested May 29 and vember, 2018 (usccb.org website). I urge you to brutal, a sin that cries out to heaven for justice,” charged with third-degree murder and man- read it. and protests taking place nationwide “reflect the slaughter, but the investigation into Floyd’s The justified protests currently underway justified frustration and anger” of millions of death is ongoing by state prosecutors and by the must not be tainted by those who wish to spread Americans who today suffer because of racism, U.S. Department of Justice. violence or ruin the livelihoods of their neigh- said the president of the U.S. Conference of Archbishop Gomez’s May 31 statement fol- bors. Such acts do not advance the cause of racial Catholic Bishops. lowed a joint statement from the chairmen of equality and respect for the human dignity of all. “But the violence of recent nights is self-de- seven USCCB committees issued late May 29. Pope St. Paul VI said, “If you want peace, work structive and self-defeating,” said Archbishop The committees include the Ad Hoc Committee for justice.” Injuries to persons and destruction Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles. “Nothing is Against Racism, the Subcommittee on African of property are not the work of justice and will gained by violence and so much is lost. Let us American Affairs and the pro-life, domestic pol- not bring peace. keep our eyes on the prize of true and lasting icy, cultural diversity, ecumenical and interreli- Let us honor George Floyd and others who change.” gious affairs, and the Catholic Campaign for have died in similar incidents by working for What the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said is Human Development committees. true justice and an America in which, as Dr. Mar- “true ... that riots are the language of the un- The committee chairmen said they “are tin Luther King, Jr., said, a person is “judged not heard,” the archbishop continued. “We should broken-hearted, sickened and outraged to watch by the color of his skin but by the content of his be doing a lot of listening right now. This time, another video of an African American man being character.” we should not fail to hear what people are saying killed before our very eyes. ... This is the latest through their pain. We need to finally root out wake-up call that needs to be answered by each the racial injustice that still infects too many of us in a spirit of determined conversion,” the areas of American society.” chairmen said. Archbishop Gomez asked, “How is it possible In his statement, Archbishop Gomez said he Most Reverend Mark E. Brennan that in America, a black man’s life can be taken is praying for Floyd and his loved ones, “and on Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston from him while calls for help are not answered, behalf of my brother bishops, I share the outrage and his killing is recorded as it happens?” of the black community and those who stand Floyd, 46, was arrested May 25 by police on with them in Minneapolis, Los Angeles and ac- suspicion of forgery. Once he was handcuffed, a ross the country.” white officer pinned him down on the street, “The cruelty and violence he suffered does putting his knee on Floyd’s neck for eight mi- not reflect on the majority of good men and nutes. A now widely circulated video shows women in law enforcement, who carry out their Racism... Floyd repeatedly saying, “I can’t breathe.” He ap- duties with honor,” the archbishop said. “We Cont’d from Page 1 pears to lose consciousness or die and was later know that. And we trust that civil authorities repose of the soul of George Floyd and of all declared dead at the hospital. will investigate his killing carefully and make those others who have lost their lives as a result sure those responsible are held accountable.” of the sin of racism.” The protests that are ongoing in many U.S. “Let us pray for the consolation of their griev- Diocesan Official Ap- cities “reflect the justified frustration and anger ing families and friends and let us implore the of millions of our brothers and sisters who even national reconciliation and peace for which we pointments: today experience humiliation, indignity, and yearn,” he said in Italian. unequal opportunity only because of their race The pope said he has “witnessed with great or the color of their skin,” Archbishop Gomez concern the disturbing social unrest in your na- Bishop Mark E. Brennan has made pub- stated. “It should not be this way in America. tion in these past days, following the tragic lic the following appointments: Racism has been tolerated for far too long in our death of Mr. George Floyd,” a 46-year-old man, way of life.” whose last moments of life were recorded on a Father Joseph M. Konikattil is ap- But he called the violence of recent nights widely disseminated video showing a white po- pointed as designated pastor of St. Mary Cen- “self-destructive and self-defeating.” lice officer in Minneapolis pushing down on his tral School and Notre Dame High School in “Legitimate protests should not be exploited neck with his knee May 25. Floyd was later pro- Clarksburg, for a term of three years, effective by persons who have different values and agen- nounced dead. June 1, 2020. This is in addition to his current das. Burning and looting communities, ruining “My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a assignments as administrator of St. Peter the the livelihoods of our neighbors, does not ad- blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form Fisherman Parish in Fairmont and designated vance the cause of racial equality and human and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every pastor at Fairmont Catholic School. dignity,” he said. human life. At the same time, we have to recog- Father Brian J. Crenwelge is appointed “We should not let it be said that George nize that ‘the violence of recent nights is self-de- chaplain to Council #8288 of the Knights of Floyd died for no reason,” Archbishop Gomez structive and self-defeating. Nothing is gained Columbus for the Fraternal Year 2020-2021, ef- said. “We should honor the sacrifice of his life by by violence and so much is lost,’” he said, quot- fective immediately. This is in addition to his removing racism and hate from our hearts and ing Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, current assignments as director of Vocations renewing our commitment to fulfill our nation’s president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic and director of Campus Ministry at St. John sacred promise — to be a beloved community of Bishops. University Parish in Morgantown. life, liberty and equality for all.” The pope prayed for the intercession of Our In consultation with Rev. Father Jaya Raj Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of America, to assist Battula, H.G.N., provincial superior of the St. “all those who work for peace and justice in your John Paul II Province of the Heralds of Good land and throughout the world. May God bless News, Father Yesu Golla, H.G.N., is ap- all of you and your families.” pointed pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Wil- Hundreds of thousands of people turned out liamson, effective immediately. This is in ad- nationwide to protest Floyd’s death. And many dition to his current assignment as pastor of St. of the country’s Catholic bishops joined the calls Francis of Assisi Parish in Logan. for justice. Rev. Mr. Robert A. Holliday is ap- Four officers from the Minneapolis Police De- pointed permanent deacon at St. Catherine of partment were fired May 26, including Derek Siena Parish in Ronceverte, and St. Charles Bor- Chauvin, with whom Floyd pleaded “Please, I romeo Parish in White Sulphur Springs, and to can’t breathe” as he held him down. Chauvin is liturgical ministry at these same parishes, effec- facing third-degree murder and second-degree tive immediately. manslaughter charges. June 5, 2020 The Catholic Spirit 5
Mark Guiney Photos Pictured are moments from Deacon Phillip Szabo’s ordination to the diacon- ate. Clockwise from top left: Deacon Szabo stands before Bishop Brennan; Deacon Szabo prostrates himself before the altar; Deacon Szabo is vested by Deacon Larry Hammel; Bishop Brennan and Deacon Szabo administer Com- munion; Deacon Szabo stands with Father Brian Crenwelge.
baptism. phasizing that it cost him much suffering. “I Szabo... “You will exercise these ministries as one cannot promise you that in being an obedient Cont’d from Page 1 even more intimately joined to the source of all servant of God you will never suffer. You may be transitional deacon, he said. The diaconate is service, the Lord Jesus, who offered his life to asked to do things you dislike or feel unqualified one and the same for both, he said. rescue ours,” the bishop said to Deacon Szabo. for, but I can promise you that God will always Every Christian, the bishop continued, is “Your service of word and sacrament in the lit- stand by you and he will not let the suffering joined to Christ through baptism, and called to urgy is also a form of charity. For the word of crush you.” serve others. The Lord inspires his disciples to God and sacraments give life to God’s people, “As you pray with and for the church, as you serve through his words and his example and he and you are Christ’s minister on their behalf.” strive to be a faithful and obedient and celibate strengthens them by the grace of the sacraments The diaconate is not lost in priesthood, the man, as you give up yourself in service to others to imitate his service, Bishop Brennan said. bishop said. Rather, it will be a continuation of on the altar and in a poor family’s home, you be- “As you, a deacon, engage in the ministry of it. Much of his own priesthood, the bishop said, come the grain of wheat that falls to the ground charity you will often do the same things that has been a continuation of his diaconate in vis- and dies,” that dies to a life turned outward and lay disciples do,” the bishop said to Deacon iting the sick, sharing the faith with others, produces much fruit. Szabo. “The difference is not in the material act helping a homeless person find shelter. Bishops, In ending his homily, Bishop Brennan said to but in its spiritual significance and broader ec- he said, wear a deacon’s dalmatic under their Deacon Szabo, “In your diaconate and later in clesial or church context.” chasubles as a sign that their diaconate en- your priesthood you will discover the loss is In helping the poor or visiting the sick, his dures. “The call to serve as Christ served, the gain and pain is growth. Trust the Lord, turn to service will take place in this wider context, the minister of charity, doesn’t go silent once you’re him often, and be confident that the one who bishop said to him. ordained a priest,” he said. has called you to this good work will bring it to “You are an icon or image of the unity of the In the promise of celibacy, Bishop Brennan completion.” love of God and the love of neighbor. Your voice told Deacon Szabo that he will commit himself Deacon Szabo then prostrated himself on the comforting the sick also proclaims the good to follow the Lord Jesus, literally. altar. This was followed by Bishop Brennan lay- news in the assembly of the faithful “For as highly as he regarded marriage, rais - ing his hands upon Deacon Szabo’s head, or- gathered to show their love for God,” he said. ing it for his disciples to the level of a sacrament daining him a deacon. He was vested with the “Your hand giving food to a hungry family or which gives grace to the couple for a lifelong stole and dalmatic by Deacon David helping a frail person up a flight of stairs union of fruitful love, the Lord himself did not Galvin, permanent deacon at St. James, and also gives the sacramental Christ to his marry,” the bishop said. “He remained celibate Deacon Larry Hammel, permanent deacon at people, who love him and want to receive ... to serve the kingdom of God without distrac- Assumption of Our Lady Parish in Keyser and him. The love we offer God at Mass must tions and, even more, because we, all of us to- Szabo’s home Parish of Our Lady of Grace in bear fruit in the love we offer those in need gether, are his spouse and he could have no Romney. and you, as a deacon, represent before the faith- other.” Bishop Brennan then presented the Book of ful the unity of those loves which are truly one.” The bishop spoke of Deacon Szabo’s promise the Gospels to Deacon Szabo, so that he may Bishop Brennan said that because the cred- of obedience to the bishop and his successors. proclaim the good news and model his life after ibility of Jesus’ teaching that we must love both Bishop Brennan said to Deacon Szabo that it Christ. God and neighbor is at stake in his diaconal really is a promise to the Lord to do what he asks Deacon Szabo will spend a year preaching the role, the Lord will endow him with a grace bey- and acknowledge his choice to exercise his au- Gospel and preparing for his ordination ond his baptism. thority in his church through his apostles and to priesthood. He began that ministry June 3 Building upon it, the bishop said, but beyond their successors, the bishops. in his summer assignment at St. Thomas Parish that. Others may exercise some of his liturgical “The Lord has sent you and all of us an exam- in Thomas, and Our Lady of Mercy Mission roles such as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, or ple of obedience by his steadfast adherence to in Parsons, with Father Timothy Grassi, visiting the sick, which is all on the basis of their his father’s plan for our salvation,” he said, em- pastor. 6 The Catholic Spirit June 5, 2020
More Catholic High Schools Announce Graduation Plans
By Colleen Rowan Church in Parkersburg. way for us to make this event the as expert recommendations for WEST VIRGINIA—Central The announcement was made same as others have enjoyed in safety in the coronavirus pan- Catholic High School in Wheel- in a letter to PCHS seniors from years past, we have attempted to demic were all taken into ac- ing and Parkersburg Catholic Father John Rice, pastor and make it special in its own way, count. He said that safety recom- High School have announced chaplain of the school and pas- and unique to Parkersburg Cath- mendations of the World Health plans for graduation ceremonies tor of St. Francis Xavier. olic High School,” Father Rice Organization, the Centers for amid the coronavirus pandemic. In his letter, he says that ar- says in his letter. “As you embark Disease Control, Gov. Jim Jus- Graduation for Central Cath- rangements will be made for as on the next stage of your life, tice’s Office, the superintendent olic’s 72 seniors has been sched- much of the traditional gradu- know that we will always be here of schools, and Bishop Mark uled for 10 a.m. Aug. 1 at Ogle- ation trappings as possible, in- for you, and you will always be in Brennan were all followed. bay Amphitheater at Oglebay cluding the inclusion of valedic- our hearts and prayers. You are a Plans are also in the works for Park. Principal Becky Sancomb torian and salutatorian speeches, very special group of young Senior Goodbyes the week of said the rain date is Aug. 2. Cen- the senior slideshow, a variation people and will open many new graduation with details forth- tral also held a Baccalaureate of the candle-lighting ceremony, paths for generations to coming. Mass for graduates at St. Vincent a graduation speaker, a graduates come! Please know of my great A Senior Color Day Parade, de Paul Parish Wheeling May 29. procession into the church (with respect and affection for you, coordinated by a group of par- The Mass was celebrated by Msgr. everyone else already seated), and that you are in my prayers ents, was held May 22, the date Paul Hudock, designated pastor and the cap toss. during this time of transition.” of the original graduation day. of the school and pastor of the In keeping with current dioc- Father Rice thanked the sen- An award day ceremony was parish. esan guidelines, seating in the ior class officers for their input streamed May 21. Pakersburg Catholic will hold church will be limited. A photog- and feedback they provided for Charleston Catholic High a graduation ceremony on June rapher will be provided. the planning of the ceremony. School has not finalized its grad- 18 at 6 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier “While I know that there is no He noted that their input as well uation plans.
Wheeling University Summer of Purpose Program Providing High School, Incoming and Current Students Online Courses
WHEELING—Wheel- students. For the first start on their courses in extra credits that will help To learn more, contact ing University’s “Summer time, the institution is of- an online delivery format them down the road, the Wheeling University of Purpose” program offers fering rising high school and will introduce them to and possibly enable a stu- Office of Admissions rising high school seniors, seniors the opportunity to the pace of college class- dent to graduate early by calling (304) 243- as well as incoming and take collegiate level cours- work. from college,” she said. 2389 or (800) 624-6992, or current students, a dy- es. Current students have “What a wonderful invest- by sending e-mail to namic collection of courses “We know how hard it is the opportunity to learn ment and purposeful way [email protected]. to take online throughout to graduate with a four-year alongside fellow under- to spend your time this the summer. degree in four years. In graduates in a safe, online summer.” Courses offered during these times of uncertainty, learning environment. The All classes will be taught the summer sessions are this is allowing rising high summer course tracks are by Wheeling University being discounted to give school seniors an opportu- offering 200 and 300-level faculty in the Catholic, students a ‘purpose’ this nity to take a class or two classes that could speed up educational tradition. summer, said Wheeling during the summer that a student’s undergraduate The next “Summer of Watch Lives- University President Ginny will earn them credits to- education by a semester or Purpose” session for in- R. Favede. ward a college degree down more. coming and current tream of Masses “This is more than just the road and get some core “This is an opportunity students begins June 29 something to do for requirements out of the for students to get ahead and continues through at dwc.org the summer,” President way,” Favede added. and to take a couple of Aug. 11. Favede said. “What are The “Summer of Pur- from the Catheral of you doing to invest in your- pose” program also allows St. Joseph self and your future? Do current and incoming you want to accomplish students the opportunity 12:05 p.m. daily, something that helps put to take courses at a and Saturdays you ahead? We wanted to discounted rate. All classes give our incoming and cur- for this track are dis- at 6 p.m. rent students an opportu- counted, with the first nity to get ahead in their three hours discounted 10 coursework and the percent, and students tak- “Summer of Purpose” pro- ing six hours receiving a 25 gram will help them ac- percent. complish this.” Favede said the program 113-17th Street The program isn’t just offers incoming students Wheeling, WV 26003-3686 304-232-5070 for Wheeling University the chance to get a jump www.yahnelectric.com OHIO VALLEY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR June 5, 2020 The Catholic Spirit 7
Martina Hart Photo Martina Hart Photo Wearing face masks and observing social distancing, Parishioners of the Ba- Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs, Assoc. V.F., rector of the Basilica of the silica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Charleston attend Mass May Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Charleston, administers the Sacrament 23. The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston reopened parishes for public Masses of Confirmation May 31. The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston reopened par- that weekend. ishes for public Masses May 23-24. Faithful Happy to be Back in Church
By Martina Hart even close to participating in person in the Eucha- “It was a comfort to me to see people, particu- CHARLESTON—Catholics of West Virginia ristic celebration and receiving the Blessed Sacra- larly as I presided,” Father Higgs said. “It’s chal- were welcomed back to their churches for Masses ment.” lenging not to gather, not to greet people coming May 23-24, the first weekend since the suspension The Robinsons said it had been hard to stay in, going out because we haven’t seen them for a of public liturgies in mid-March due to the away from Sacred Heart where they had spent while. So, it’s just kind of like a wave from a dis- COVID-19 pandemic. The following weekend at every Sunday for the past 23 years and to not see tance.” many parishes, catechumens and candidates were fellow parishioners that had become like family. He pointed out the significance of welcoming received into the church. “It was good to see some familiar faces, al- the congregation home on the Feast of the Ascen- “I’m so grateful to be back with my church though just the top half of their faces,” Julie said. sion, “when we celebrate Jesus’ leaving our earthly family and to receive the Eucharist,” said Mary “It’s going to be very strange for me as a longtime home, his return to God the Father.” Williams, a member of the Basilica of the Co-Ca- choir member to not have the choir,” she added. Father Higgs commended the work of parish thedral of the Sacred Heart in Charelston. She at- “That’s a big part of Mass for me, so it still didn’t and maintenance staff, ushers and other volun- tended the 8 a.m. Mass on May 24. “All the precau- feel normal.” teers, and the cooperation of parishioners in fol- tions and everyone following guidelines carefully Organist Greg Gray and cantor/choir director lowing guidelines. “Everybody had to pull this to- is very much appreciated.” Jeremy Severn led the congregation who were pro- gether,” he said. “There was an effort; it took a lot Between 30 and 50 people attended each of vided disposable worship aids instead of hymnals. of people to do it.” the four Masses offered that first weekend, the Music overall was minimized, e.g. only singing “I was so excited and happy to welcome people vigil Mass on Saturday evening as well as 8 and one verse of hymns, in order to shorten the liturgy back to the basilica,” Father Emmanuel agreed. “I 10 a.m. and noon on Sunday. The regular and ensure enough time between Masses to clean am so grateful to our people for their perseverance Sunday evening Mass was omitted for now. In and sanitize the building. in practicing their faith...” addition, one Mass was offered at noon Jack Walsh served as usher for his “regular” Although they had been united in love and Monday through Friday, drawing up to 15 Sunday noon Mass. His wife Annabelle remained prayer and supported each other by acts of charity, participants. home with her parents who are considered part of he said, there was a great joy in worshipping God Under current physical distancing guidelines the most vulnerable group and continued to at- together as a community. While parishioners and there is room for 75 people in the basilica which tend livestreamed Mass with them. priests acknowledged and appreciated the hesi- normally holds around 350. Parishioners had to “What really hit me emotionally was the usher tance and caution of those who prefer to wait a lit- preregister for a particular Mass. Upon arrival they training on Wednesday (preceding that week- tle longer before returning to public church serv- were greeted by an usher, who made sure they end),” Walsh said. “It was the first time to see ices, they felt it was a good start of a gradually were wearing a mask (or otherwise provided one to many church and Knights (of Columbus) buddies, evolving process. keep), and after sanitizing their hands escorted along with Father Don and Father Binu.” “Even in the midst of this awkward time we them to their assigned seats. Confronted also with worries about his parents are reminded again of what remains true, what Julie and Reed Robinson who attended the 10 who live in Rhode Island, he “really appreciated is important in our lives,” Father Higgs said in a.m. Mass were very impressed with the prepara- being part of the church and the strength of our his homily that weekend. “The comfort of the tions and logistics put in place to provide a safe en- parish coming together.” He was also struck by Word of God, the nourishment of the body of vironment. how many had responded to the call for more and Christ that you have fasted from for over two “Father Higgs did an excellent job trying to just younger ushers to help facilitate the logistics. months.” explain what was going on and at the same time Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs, Assoc. V.F., rector He reminded the congregation of Jesus’ Great trying to make it as normal as possible which is of the basilica, celebrated each of the weekend Commission to go out to all the world: “We gather very difficult to do,” Reed said. “You feel very con- Masses with Father Binu Emmanuel, vice rector, now with the whole world, who experience the fined and isolated in some sense because you’re so as concelebrant. For the distribution of Commun- same crisis, but we don’t alter our course given to far away, but at the same time it’s nice to get back ion, they were joined by one Eucharistic minister, us by Jesus, our light. By our caring for each other and to see people and to have a community cele- each of them placed at one of three stations. we teach all nations. May we bring them to Christ bration again. I think even though you have ac- A lector used a separate microphone to read who is our lasting hope and will remain with us cess to watching the Mass (via livestream) it’s not from. ‘till the end of time.” 8 The Catholic Spirit June 5, 2020 Catholic Charities West Virginia Announced as Finalist for Innovation Challenge
WHEELING—Catholic Charities West Virginia they are discharged from the hospital. (CCWVa) has been selected as a finalist for the Cath- A CCWVa case manager would provide individ- olic Charities USA (CCUSA) Innovation Challenge. ualized supportive services, following up with the pa- The CCUSA Innovation Challenge, introduced in tient to ensure they have their medications filled, un- September 2019, seeks to inspire Catholic Charities derstand instructions and are connected to commu- agencies to propose a fresh solution toward alleviat- nity resources. ing, reducing or eliminating poverty. “Collaboration with valued community partners, CCWVa is one of nine finalists from across the like Wheeling Hospital, is so key in our non-profit so- country. “One of the many strengths of the Catholic cial service work,” said Sara Lindsay, CCWVa chief Charities network is our ability to share innovative ap- program officer. “Through resource leveraging, we are proaches to reducing poverty,” said Beth Zarate, able to provide higher quality services to the most CCWVa chief executive officer. “We learn from one people in need.” another to advance our delivery of social services.” “For high-risk hospital patients with complex Three Catholic Charities agencies will receive an needs, this collaboration would provide a more fluid award of $333,333 to be used to capitalize their initia- transition from the inpatient setting to home, reduc- tives. “I want to provide our ministry a platform to ing readmission rates and helping individuals better Courtesy Photo think creatively and innovatively about how they ad- achieve health stability,” said Lindsay. From left are Tami Magruder, Wheeling Hospital dress the needs they encounter in their community Additionally, space would be made available manager of quality management; Beth Zarate, every day,” said Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, pres- within the hospital for a “food pharmacy” – a food CCWVa chief executive officer; and Sara Lindsay, ident and CEO of CCUSA. “This challenge serves as a pantry or those with fixed or low incomes to visit be- CCWVa chief program officer. catalyst to encourage ideas that lead to systemic fore they are discharged. Local parishes would col- change in the way they address poverty.” laborate to help stock the pantry with donations of CCWVa proposed an innovative Hospital Transi- nutritious foods specific to certain chronic illnesses. The award recipients of the CCUSA Innovation tion Program in partnership with Wheeling Hospital. “Strategic community partnerships like this bene- Challenge will be announced in October. The two organizations would work together to de- fit the entire community, not only those receiving di- To learn more about CCWVa, visit www.Catholic velop a supportive transition for high-risk patients as rect services,” said Lindsay. CharitiesWV.org. Wheeling Hospital Stringent Safety Precautions in Place As Services Resume WHEELING—Wheeling Hospital, ing procedures targeted to eliminate must be limited to the following: end- have visits and consults with their like many institutions across the any virus from surfaces. of-life decisions, pediatrics, obstetrics, physicians and nurse practitioners via country, has begun ramping up its • Up-to-date monitoring of infec- deaf patients, low mental capacity, or computer. This is especially beneficial services and opening its doors to the tion control policies that are consistent other extraordinary circumstances ap- when stay-at-home restrictions are in “new normal” as some pandemic with current CDC guidelines. proved by incident command or hospi- place or patients reside in very rural restrictions are eased. Having worked • Enhanced personal protective tal leadership. areas. For practices using telehealth, a incredibly hard with the rest of the re- equipment guidelines to protect the To enhance public safety and make link is sent to the patient, allowing gion to flatten the curve of the pan- health care providers and patients. disbursement of patient items during them to download the Webex app after demic, the hospital is tackling new • On-going collaboration with local the COVID-19 pandemic more effi- the appointment is scheduled. The real challenges that arise with the resump- health departments and neighboring cient, Wheeling Hospital has adopted a time visit can be done via SmartPhone, tion of many services such as elective states to track potential outbreaks and Clear Bag Policy. Any patient wishing to Tablet or computer with voice and surgeries, cardiology, radiology and determine appropriate facility action. receive items from an external source video capability. ambulatory clinics. In addition, patient visitation re- must have the items labeled with the “We want our patients and visitors “We’re also stepping forward to pro- strictions remain in place. patient name and placed in a clear bag. to know that we are doing our very best vide the quality service this area has • Visitation permitted only in labor The items can be dropped off at the to keep them safe,” Campsey said. come to expect at Wheeling Hospital,” and delivery (one visitor per patient per main entrance volunteer desk for distri- “They can rely on the employees of said Dr. Michael Campsey, Chief Med- day); and pediatrics (two visitors per pa- bution. All bags may be inspected and Wheeling Hospital to provide them ical Officer. “In doing so we want to as- tient per day to allow mother and father tagged by security. with the best care during this crisis. sure you that we are taking precautions to visit). Wheeling Hospital’s Physician Prac- Most importantly, if you or someone to protect you from the coronavirus.” • Visitation is suspended in tice Division members have turned to you know requires urgent or emergent Changes that patients will see include ICU/critical care except in end-of-life telehealth to ensure their patients re- care we encourage you to come to the all staff, visitors and patients wearing situations. ceive quality time with their health care hospital so that you can get the care you masks; and a triage process in the Emer- • No visitors under the age of 18 are providers. Telehealth allows patients to need and deserve.” gency Department that separates pa- permitted inside the hospital. tients according to the type of illness • Visitors who do not feel well they are experiencing. In addition, the should reconsider their visit. pre-operative screening now includes • No visitors at the Continuous Care questions directed toward symptoms, Center. contacts and travel prior to surgery. In • No visitation at Acuity at either some cases, patients may be required to Wheeling or Belmont sites. have COVID-19 testing performed be- • All visitors to the hospital are re- fore surgery. quired to wear face masks. Masks are Specialized units have been created available upon request. to separate any COVID-19 patients or • Visitors are asked to maintain so- suspected patients from the general cial distancing and try to remain 6 feet population of patients. apart. Additional precautions visitors may All requests for visitation exceptions not see include: must be made by health care providers • Enhanced facility and room clean- or nursing leadership. Those requests June 5, 2020 The Catholic Spirit 9 Daily Living Returns to the Eastern Panhandle
By Colleen Rowan tion from an anonymous donor fter a long hiatus, Father then funded the show for another Chapin Engler’s Daily Living seven years. Ahas returned to the Eastern “Once we were on the air state- Panhandle. The show is being wide, that’s when Catholic TV ap- televised Sundays at 11 a.m. on proached me,” Father Chapin said. Nexstar WDVM out of Hagerstown, At that time, Daily Living was in al- Md. most 2 million homes in West Vir- Father Chapin is happy to return ginia. Catholic TV, out of Water- the show to the people of the town, Mass., brought the show to area. For those who have never seen an additional 15 million homes. It the show, he suggests visiting was then picked up by The Chris- mydailyliving.com to view epi- tian Faith Network (formerly Tele- sodes. care) in Newark, N.J., adding “The tagline is how can we take another six million homes, and the the good news and apply it into our Diocese of Pittsburgh for its cable daily living so that we can become channel adding another 1 million reflections of God,” Father Chapin homes. World Harvest Television said. “That’s the mission.” on DirectTV also picked up the The Catholic Spirit Photo The show, he explained, is show. Father Chapin Engler is pictured in the May 31 episode of Daily Living. geared toward people that do not “Right now Daily Living is re- go to church. ceiving partnerships, monthly “They know about Jesus, they checks from supporters that com- then landing 30 feet from the car. the arm. The next surgery will be on believe in Jesus, but they don’t pletely fund the show,” Father The accident left him with lacer- his leg. really read the Bible. They don’t Chapin said, “and we are represent- ations on his face a head, and a Father Chapin has received so really practice their faith, but ed in 43 of the 50 states— broken leg, clavicle, scapula, and many letters of support and they’re interested,” Father Chapin every state east of the Mississippi all of the ribs on his left side. He was prayers. “I’m convinced,” he said, said, noting that the show is about and every state west, minus in the hospital for a month, and has “that the daily rosary to the Blessed teaching, not preaching. seven. been in rehab ever since. In the ac- Mother, and all those prayers have For example, right now he’s talk- “We’ve come along way. We cident, his axillary nerve in his left seen me through.” ing about fear and not being afraid. started with one station and arm was severed, and he cannot To make a donation to support He uses the analogy of a parent at a 200,000 households and with zero raise his arm. He recently under- the show, make checks payable to swimming pool encouraging his or financial support and it’s now 51 went nerve transplant surgery, Daily Living, PO Box 339, Nitro, her child to jump into the water million homes, nationally, 12 years which could restore up to 70 to 80 WV 25143 or donate online at for the first time. The parent later.” percent of functional mobility in mydailyliving.com. assures the child that he or she Father Chapin is so grateful that will catch him or her. Father people have been moved enough Chapin said, “This is Jesus saying to support the show. They ‘Jump, go ahead jump. Don’t be write letters to him, sharing the im- afraid.’” pact the show has had on their Father Chapin is currently pas- lives. tor of the Parishes of Christ he King “It’s very moving that what in Dunbar and Holy Trinity in Nitro we do in the basement of our and St. Patrick Mission in Bancroft. rectory is affecting Madeline in He started Daily Living 12 years Carson, Calif., and I read her ago, two months after his ordina- letter on air and then Margaret of tion to priesthood. It all began in Boston responds to Madeline,” he Sunday Mornings: Beckley on the radio, and then a said. “It’s like a bicoastal connec- move to television. After two years tion.” 11 Nexstar WDVM Hagerstown, Md. and a few moves, he became pastor Father Chapin is also grateful for of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in all of the prayers he has received White Sulphur Springs, making a following his accident and contin- connection with Gov. Jim Justice uing recovery over the past five before he was governor. Justice do- months. Just a few days after this nated funds to help Father Chapin past Christmas, he was hit by a car, take the show statewide. A dona- going through the windshield and
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Three, Advances By Cindy Wooden, Cath- Young Michael attended olic News Service school in Waterbury’s work- VATICAN CITY (CNS) ing-class neighborhood, — Pope Francis has ap- but he left school at 13 to Causes of Others proved a miracle attributed work in the spoon-making to the intercession of Father department of a brass By Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service Michael McGivney, founder factory. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis advanced the of the Knights of Columbus, At 16, he left the factory sainthood causes of two women and 11 men, including clearing the way for his be- to begin seminary studies a miracle attributed to Blessed Charles de Foucauld. In a atification. at the French-run College meeting May 27 with Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, While the Vatican an- of St. Hyacinthe in Quebec. prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, the pope nounced May 27 that Pope He also studied at Our Lady also authorized decrees recognizing miracles attributed Francis had signed the de- of Angels Seminary, at- to Blessed Cesar de Bus, founder of the Fathers of Chris- cree, it did not announce a tached to Niagara Universi- tian Doctrine, and Blessed Maria Domenica Mantovani, date for the beatification ty in Niagara Falls, New co-founder and superior general of the Little Sisters of the ceremony. York, and at the Jesuit-run Holy Family. During the COVID-19 CNS File Photo St. Mary’s College in Mon- The pope’s recognition of the miracles ascribed to pandemic, previously Pope Francis has approved a treal. Blesseds de Foucauld, de Bus and Mantovani clear the scheduled beatification miracle attributed to the inter- He went home to Water- way for their canonization. Masses have been post- cession of Father Michael bury when his father died in Born in Strasbourg, France, in 1858, Blessed de Fou- poned. McGivney, founder of the 1873 and stayed there for a cauld lost his faith during his adolescence. However, dur- For beatification, the Knights of Columbus, clearing time out of concern for his ing a trip to Morocco, he saw how Muslims expressed Vatican requires proof of a the way for his beatification. family and because he their faith, so he returned to the church. miracle attributed to the Father McGivney is pictured in lacked funds. At the request His rediscovery of his Christian faith prompted him candidate’s intercession, an undated portrait. of Hartford’s bishop, he en- to join Trappist monasteries for seven years in France and unless the candidate was rolled in St. Mary’s Semi- Syria, before choosing to live a life of prayer and adoration martyred for his or her faith. preme Knight Carl A. An- nary in Baltimore, where he alone. After his ordination to the priesthood in 1901, he A statement from the derson. “He was decades completed his priestly chose to live among the poor and finally settled in Tam- Knights of Columbus said, ahead of his time in giving studies. anrasset, Algeria, until 1916, when he was killed by a “The miracle recognized as the laity an important role In 1877, he was ordained band of marauders. coming through Father within the church. Today, in Baltimore by Archbishop Although he lived several centuries before Blessed de McGivney’s intercession in- his spirit continues to shape James Gibbons for the Foucauld, Blessed de Bus was born in France and, like his volved an unborn child in the extraordinary chari- then-Diocese of Hartford. A compatriot, also lived his early adulthood away from his the United States who in table work of Knights as few days after his ordina- faith. After returning to the church, he entered the priest- 2015 was healed in utero of they continue to serve those tion, he said his first Mass in hood and was ordained in 1582. Ten years later, he a life-threatening condition on the margins of society as the presence of his widowed founded the Fathers of Christian Doctrine, a religious after prayers by his family to he served widows and or- mother at Immaculate Con- congregation dedicated to education, pastoral ministry Father McGivney.” phans in the 1880s.” ception Church in Water- and catechesis. He died in Avignon, France, in 1607. “A date will soon be set For canonization — the bury. From the age of 15, Blessed Mantovani, born in 1862 in for the beatification Mass, declaration that the candi- Father McGivney served Castelletto di Brenzone, Italy, played an active role in her which will take place in date is a saint — a miracle as an assistant pastor at parish. Her spiritual director, Father Giuseppe Nascim- Connecticut,” the state- must take place after the be- St. Mary’s Parish in New beni, encouraged her to teach catechism and visit the ment said. atification ceremony; it is Haven, 1877-1884. He sick. Meeting with the board seen as God’s final seal of founded the Knights of Co- In 1892, Blessed Mantovani co-founded the Little of directors of the Knights approval on the church’s lumbus with a small group Sisters of the Holy Family with Father Nascimbeni and be- of Columbus in early Febru- proclamation that the can- of Catholic laymen, in order came the congregation’s first superior general. During her ary, the statement noted, didate is in heaven with to strengthen religious faith time leading the congregation, she dedicated her life to Pope Francis said the organ- God. and to help families over- serving the poor and needy as well as assisting the sick ization has been faithful “to Father McGivney was whelmed by the illness or and the elderly. After her death in 1934, the Little Sisters the vision of your founder, born Aug. 12, 1852, the eld- death of their breadwinner. of the Holy Family spread throughout Europe, Africa and Venerable Michael McGiv- est of 13 children born to In 1884, he was named South America. ney, who was inspired by Patrick and Mary Lynch pastor of St. Thomas The other decrees approved by Pope Francis May 27 the principles of Christian McGivney in Waterbury, Church in Thomaston, a recognized: charity and fraternity to as- Connecticut. Emigrating factory town about 10 miles — The miracle needed for the beatification of Father sist those most in need.” from separate towns in Ire- from Waterbury. He fell ill Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. “Father McGivney has land’s County Cavan, during an influenza epi - He was born in 1852 and died in 1890. inspired generations of the couple met and married demic and died Aug. 14, —The miracle needed for the beatification of Vener- Catholic men to roll up in the United States. Only 1890, probably from com- able Pauline-Marie Jaricot, foundress of the Society of the their sleeves and put their seven of their children lived plications of pneumonia Propagation of the Faith and of the Association of the Liv- faith into action,” said Su- past childhood. and tuberculosis. ing Rosary. She was born in 1799 and died in 1862. — The martyrdom of Cistercian Friar Simon Cardon and five companions, who were killed in 1799 by French soldiers during the Napoleonic Wars. — The martyrdom of Franciscan Father Cosma Spes- sotto, who was killed by assassins in San Juan Nonualco, El Salvador, in 1980, several months after St. Oscar Romero was killed. — The heroic virtues of French Bishop Melchior- Marie-Joseph de Marion-Bresillac, founder of the Society of African Missions. He was born in 1813 in Castelnau- dary, France, and died in 1859 in Freetown, Sierra Leone. June 5, 2020 The Catholic Spirit 11
Monica’s Mercy in Motion
By Joyce Bibey e was a bit disheveled, wearing stained clothing, but surprisingly tidy. He spoke Hin a gentle voice – one that gave her great calm and enough encouragement to put mercy in motion. “He opened my eyes,” Monica Cressin of St. Leo Catholic Church in Inwood said of Scott Fox, the first person she’d met in “tent city” – a secluded area occupied by homeless families and individuals in the Martinsburg area. She had gone to the South Berkeley spot with an ac- quaintance, who was filming a documentary on homelessness in America. “When I went out to the site it was dark,” she said. “I had no idea where on earth I was going. We walked deep into the woods – seemingly another world. There I was a naïve woman, alone with strangers in a room of sorts with a metal garbage type can in its center and from it a pipe that stretched through a makeshift roof. This was their source of heat; in fact, it was the only source of heat out there. Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo “As odd and unbelievable as it may sound, I A recycled grocery bag mat made at St. Leo’s is Monica Cressin, pictured at left, credits her felt at peace talking to this man I would later being displayed by a volunteer. mother Marge Ruth (on the right) for fostering her learn was legally blind. Something had come charitable spirit. over me that reassured me I was safe and needed to listen.” If we all stop and listen, we will hear God talking to us, she said. Sometimes it is our own thoughts and voices. Sometimes it’s the voice of another like Fox. Since she was a child, she was taught Mat- thew 25:40, “Whatever you did to the least of my people that you did unto me.” “Who’s to say someone like a Scott Fox isn’t Jesus in disguise,” she questioned. “He is re- spected among his community as the protector and as their minister. He is preaching God’s word, giving hope to people through the words Jesus taught us. He is fulfilling his call. Seeing his love and his care for the people on the street stirred my heart. I knew I had to do something. What, I didn’t know, but something.” So, with the encouragement of her pastor Father Alfred Obiudu, she spoke to her fellow parishioners at the weekend Masses. “I got up there with a mission to get a few people involved,” she said. “I told them about what I saw. The more I spoke the more tears came – it was so hard not to cry.” Fast forward two years and St. Leo’s Homeless Ministry is 40 strong and growing. Her volunteers of all ages, including the par- ish’s Boy Scouts, collaborate with other agencies, charities, and organizations that provide services to the homeless or services to prevent homelessness; help at Immanuel House in Martinsburg; make mats out of recycled plastic bags; and collect donations to Courtesy Photo purchase tents and sleeping bags and other es- Part of the St. Leo Homeless Ministry crew. sential items needed. While at Immanuel House, a non-denomination facility, volunteers land. They were a strong Catholic family often serve meals, help people work on resumes, having their grandparents and other family search job openings, do laundry, get haircuts, members living with them. etc. “It was only a four-bedroom home, but we al- Cressin credits her mother for her compas- ways made room,” she said. “For me being com- Do you know an exceptional Catholic in sion and work ethic. passionate was our way of life. You learn West Virginia, someone or a group who are “She is such a hard worker, always has been,” through that closeness of family what love is shining examples of #FaithInWV? Email she said of her mother who is now 82 and living really about.” Joyce Bibey your feature idea to in the St. Leo Parish community. Each day Cressin recites a variety of prayers, [email protected]. Visit FaithInWV.org and Cressin was one of seven children of Walt but one dear to her is the Serenity Prayer she every issue of The Catholic Spirit to read See “Mercy” on Page 12 and Marge Ruth. She grew up in Parkville, Mary- more inspiring stories. 12 The Catholic Spirit June 5, 2020
Catholic Crossword Puzzle Puzzle solution on Page 14 Mercy... Cont’d from Page 11 learned from St. Leo’s former pastor Father Paul Wharton now at St. Francis de Sales, in Beckley. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the dif- ference. Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; ac- cepting hardship as the pathway to peace. Taking as Jesus did this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever and ever in the next. “With this prayer God reminds me through our sufferings we become stronger if we give our struggles to Him,” she said. “God is the reason I get up thankful every day. He gave me the strength to do what I am doing, and the guidance to know what to do and what to say to help that person in need.” For more information on how to help the St. Leo Catholic Church Homeless Ministry or how to begin one of your own at your parish contact Monica Cressin at homeless [email protected]
ACROSS DOWN 1 ___ to Emmaus 1 Priscilla and Aquila left here be- 5 Tied cause the Jews were ordered out (Acts 10 Catholic Surrealist painter 18:2) 14 Commander of the army who 2 Alpha and ___ was made king over Israel (1 Kings 16:16) 3 Straight as an ___ 15 One of the wedding party 4 Decease 16 Father of Jesse 5 Reformation character 17 Lake or pond 6 What Catholics receive on the 18 At that place first day of Lent 19 Ponder 7 H.S. science course 20 Self-esteem 8 Permanently, in poems 21 Ark passenger 9 A parish position (abbr.) 22 Dyes 10 Anno ___ 23 Rouses 11 Affluence 25 Saint for managers of the Hilton 12 For fear that and the like 13 Time to beware 27 OT wisdom book 21 Parody 28 Outcast 22 Poi source 30 Biblical measure from the elbow 24 Paul preached in ___ Minor to the end of the middle finger 25 Cop ___ 33 Page in account book 26 Disfigure 35 OT historical book 29 Influential Catholic Hollywood 37 Riding the Indian costume designer 38 “___ in terris” 30 Hack 39 Swindle 31 Amer. military branch 40 Sack 32 “In the ___…” (Gen 1:1) 41 Blood line 33 Tehran tongue 42 “___ in Deum Patrem omnipo- 34 The feast of the Guardian Angels tentem…” is the second of this month 43 Jesus multiplied these 36 Med. Plan 45 Day dedicated to Marian devo- 38 Composition in verse tions (abbr.) 39 Mlle. across the Pyrenees 46 Mother-in-law of Ruth 41 Nautical call 47 ___ of Prague 42 Faith-sharing program used in 50 Virile the UK, Australia, and South Africa 52 ___ will 44 They come before the entrees 53 Expression of triumph 45 Like Pete 55 Samoan capital 47 Annoyed 56 Anorak 48 Book of the Bible 58 NT epistle 49 Commandment that directs us 59 Grant temporary use of to keep holy the Lord’s Day 60 Streamlined 50 “…___ and female he created 61 Certain something them.” (Gen 1:27) 62 Energy units 51 Copier 63 Woman’s one-piece undergar- 52 Catholic actor Frawley’s famous ment TV role 64 Nav. officer 54 Having wings 56 Winter clock setting in the Dio- cese of Reno 57 Ginger ___ By Msgr. Dean Borgmeyer 58 D.C. lobbying group
June 5, 2020 En Español The Catholic Spirit 13 Papa reza por Estados Unidos, califica Unámonos en el racismo como un asunto provida oración por la paz
Por Carol Glatz, Catholic helamos”, dijo. El papa dijo: “he geles, presidente de la Conferencia Una declaración del obispo Brennan News Service sido testigo con gran preocupación de Obispos Católicos de Estados CIUDAD DEL VATICANO de los inquietantes disturbios so- Unidos. El asesinato de George Floyd fue un acto de (CNS) — Observando con gran pre- ciales en su país en días recientes, El papa pidió por la intercesión violencia atroz sin justificación alguna, peor ocupación los disturbios sociales en después de la trágica muerte del de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, aún por haber sido perpetrado por algunos pol- los Estados Unidos, el papa Fran- señor George Floyd”, un hombre de Madre de América, para que “in- icías que han jurado servir y proteger a sus con- cisco dijo que nadie puede afirmar 46 años, cuyos últimos momentos terceda por todos aquellos que tra- ciudadanos. La mayoría de los funcionarios en- que defiende la santidad de cada de vida fueron grabados en un bajan por la paz y la justicia, en cargados de hacer cumplir la ley son hombres y vida humana mientras ignora el video ampliamente difundido que vuestra tierra y en el mundo. Que mujeres decentes que entrenan duro para racismo y la exclusión. muestra a un oficial de policía Dios los bendiga a todos ustedes y contener los impulsos violentos y ser respetuo- Dirigiéndose a todos los “queri- blanco en Minneapolis presion- sus familias”. sos al tratar con el público. El Sr. Floyd no con- dos hermanos y hermanas en los Es- ando su cuello con la rodilla el 25 de Cientos de miles de personas en oció a ese tipo de oficial de policía el día que fue tados Unidos” durante su audiencia mayo. Después del incidente, Floyd Estados Unidos protestaron por la asesinado. general transmitida en vivo el 3 de fue declarado muerto. muerte de Floyd. Y muchos de los Me uno a otros estadounidenses en oración junio, el papa dijo: “Hoy me uno a “Mis amigos, no podemos tol- obispos católicos del EE.UU. se un- por el Sr. Floyd, su familia y amigos y por la co- la iglesia en St. Paul y Minneapolis, erar o ignorar el racismo y la exclu- ieron a los llamados de justicia. munidad afroamericana de Minneapolis y en y en todo Estados Unidos para rezar sión en cualquier forma y al mismo Cuatro agentes del Departa- todo nuestro país. Todo ser humano está hecho por el reposo del alma de George tiempo pretender defender la sacra- mento de Policía de Minneapolis a imagen y semejanza de Dios y merece respeto Floyd y de todos los que han per- lidad de cada vida humana. Al fueron despedidos el 26 de mayo, y trato justo. Las protestas que tienen lugar en dido la vida a causa del pecado del mismo tiempo, tenemos que recon- incluido Derek Chauvin, con quien muchas ciudades de Estados Unidos reflejan la racismo”. ocer que ‘la violencia de noches re- Floyd suplicó “Por favor, no puedo ira y la frustración de millones de estadouni- “Rezamos por el consuelo de las cientes es autodestructiva. No se respirar” mientras lo retenía. Chau- denses que, hasta el día de hoy, experimentan familias y de los amigos agobiados gana nada y se pierde mucho con la vin enfrenta cargos de homicidio racismo en su vida cotidiana. Si encuentro re- por el dolor y oramos por la recon- violencia”, dijo, en parte citando al en tercer grado y homicidio invol- pugnante el resurgimiento del lenguaje feo, la ciliación nacional y la paz que an- arzobispo José H. Gómez de Los Án- untario en segundo grado. violencia y la discriminación racial que presen- cié cuando era niño, ¡con cuánto más derecho reaccionan los afroamericanos contra él! Los obispos estadounidenses abordamos el tema del Diácono ordenado Szabo racismo duradero en nuestra sociedad en nues- Por Colleen Rowan tra Carta Pastoral, Open Wide Our Hearts, en CHARLES TOWN — Con su familia y amigos con él en noviembre de 2018 (sitio web usccb.org). Los la iglesia St. James the Greater en Charles Town el 30 de mayo, insto a leerlo. el obispo Mark Brennan ordenó al diácono Phillip Szabo al diacon- Las protestas justificadas actualmente en ado. curso no deben ser contaminadas por aquellos “Hoy harás promesas de ser un hombre de oración, un hombre que desean difundir la violencia o arruinar los de amor celebate y un hombre de fe obediente”, dijo el Obispo Bren- medios de vida de sus vecinos. Tales actos no nan al Diácono Szabo en su homilía. “Estas promesas sostendrán en promueven la causa de la igualdad racial y el ustedes un diaconado vibrante y, si Dios quiere, el año próximo un respeto por la dignidad humana de todos. El sacerdocio fructífero”. Papa San Pablo VI dijo: “Si quieres la paz, trabaja Después de la homilía del obispo, el diácono Szabo se postró por la justicia”. Las lesiones a personas y la des- sobre el altar. A continuación, el obispo Brennan puso sus manos trucción de bienes no son obra de la justicia y no sobre la cabeza del diácono Szabo y le ordenó diácono. El diácono traerán paz. David Galvin, diácono permanente en St. James, y el diácono Larry Honremos a George Floyd y otros que han Hammel, diácono permanente en la parroquia Asunción de Nuestra muerto en incidentes similares trabajando por Señora en Keyser y la parroquia de la casa de Szabo en Romney le la verdadera justicia y una América en la que, dieron la estola y la dalmática. como dijo el Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., una per- El obispo Brennan luego presentó el Libro de los Evangelios al Di- sona “no es juzgada por el color de su piel sino ácono Szabo, para que pueda proclamar las Buenas Nuevas y mod- el contenido de su personaje”. elar su vida después de Cristo. El diácono Szabo pasará un año predicando el Evangelio y pre- foto de cortesía parándose para su ordenación al sacerdocio. Comenzó ese ministe- El diácono Phillip Szabo es investido con rio el 3 de junio en su asignación de verano en la Parroquia St. la estola y la dalmática por el diácono Thomas en Thomas, y en la Misión de Nuestra Señora de la Miseri- David Galvin, diácono permanente en Reverendísimo Mark E. Brennan cordia en Parsons, con el Padre Timothy Grassi, pastor. St. James. Obispo de Wheeling-Charleston
Reportar casos sospechosos de abuso sexual de niños 353. También puede completar un “Formulario de Queja por Alegaciones de Para informar a las autoridades civiles: Abuso Sexual de un Menor” confidencial recogiendo uno en su parroquia local Póngase en contacto con la policía local; Los números variarán según su ubi- o solicitando uno por correo a la Coordinadora de Ambiente Seguro, Diócesis de cación. Si crees que alguien está en peligro inmediato, llama al 911. Para reportar Wheeling-Charleston, P.O. Box 230, Wheeling, WV 26003. El formulario de confidencialmente cualquier incidencia de sospecha de abuso o negligencia in- queja también está disponible para descargar en el sitio web de la diócesis fantil, incluido el abuso sexual, comuníquese con la Oficina de Servicios para la www.dwc.org, haga clic en Diócesis en la barra de menú, luego haga clic en Ofi- Protección Infantil de la Oficina de Niños y Familias de West Virginia llamando cinas, haga clic en Entorno seguro y haga clic en la sección “Descargar archivos a la línea directa de abuso infantil al 800-352-6513. y formularios”. . Está listado como “Formulario de Queja”. Para informar al Coor- Para informar a la Diócesis de Wheeling-Charleston: dinador de Asistencia a las Víctimas de la Diócesis: Dr. Patricia M. Bailey: 304-242- La Diócesis alienta a que se informe ante las autoridades civiles apropiadas, 6988 en primer lugar, así como a las autoridades eclesiales apropiadas. Para reportar Enlaces e información: casos sospechosos de abuso sexual de niños por parte del personal de la Diócesis Departamento de Salud y Recursos Humanos de WV: de Wheeling-Charleston a la Diócesis, comuníquese con uno de los designados https://www.wvdhhr.org/report.asp al 304- 233-0880. Las extensiones adecuadas se enumeran a continuación: Sr. Policía del Estado de Virginia Occidental, Unidad de Delitos contra los Niños, Ellen F. Dunn, O.P., ext. 264; Señor. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Rdo. Tim Bishop, ext. Crímenes de Internet contra los Niños 14 The Catholic Spirit June 5, 2020 PCHS Students Helping to Equip Those on Pandemic’s Frontlines with Face Masks and Shields
By Colleen Rowan Much of what Paula and PARKERSBURG— Helena know about 3D print- Siblings Paul and Helena Telt- ing stems from their partici- scher have turned their din- pation in the local FIRST ro- ing room into a 3D printing botics team at the Caperton lab and mask assembly line. Center at WVU-P in Parkers- But that’s ok with their par- burg. The team consists of ents, because Paula and high school students from Helena are helping to equip Parkersburg Catholic Schools, those on the frontlines of the Parkersburg High School, and coronavirus with face masks Parkersburg South High and shields. School. With the robotics sea- The kids are students at son cut short due to COVID- Parkersburg Catholic High 19, Paul said, several team School, which established a members have turned to mak- new technology lab last year. ing masks and face shields as a The school purchased a way to further develop some number of new computers, of the skills learned preparing AV equipment, and a 3D for robotics competitions. printer, Paul said. The plan “When he heard about was to offer computer classes, what we are doing, a colleague 3D printing workshops, and of our father was inspired to Courtesy Photo E-sports for students of all use his 3D printer to start Siblings and Parkersburg Catholic High School students Helena and Paul Teltscher show the ages (K-12). But the onset of printing face masks as well,” the pandemic changed that face masks and shields they have been making at their home for those working on the front- Paul said. “We handed over plan. lines of the coronavirus pandemic. his masks to the Department “Aidan Roberts (fellow of Education as well today PCHS student) and I have who is in seventh grade at strate how this is done. The West Virginia Na- (April 27). been working with the 3D PCHS. Helena said they use two tional Guard then sanitizes With all that Paul and printer and preparing it for “It looks a little like Darth different printers for the proj- and completes the masks by Helena have accomplished use in classes next year,” said Vader’s lower mask, or Plo ect. The one they use to print attaching air filters, gaskets with this project and what Paul, a sophomore at the Koon’s mask,” she said, not- the larger, more complex part and elastic bands, he said. The they are continuing to do, school. “In the days following ing that she is a big Star Wars of the face masks, she said, be- masks are then distributed to makes their parents Markus the closure of the school cam- fan. She then went on to ex- longs to Parkersburg Catholic frontline medical workers and Dr. Uta Hempel-Teltscher pus due to COVID-19, Aidan plain the details. High School. She further ex- throughout West Virginia. In very proud. sent me a text suggesting that, “We started making masks plained that is an Ultimaker 3 addition, they are making “My wife and I are very since we can’t use the 3D using Polylactic Acid (PLA) by Ultimaker. some fully assembled masks pleased that our children printer in school, we should and then experimented with “It takes approximately for direct use by local health have found a way to use the instead use it to help our com- a material called Polyethylene four hours to print two masks care workers in the Parkers- time outside the (virtual) munity.” Terephthalate Glycol at once,” Helena said. burg and the surrounding classroom to have a positive And so, Paul and Helena’s (PETG), which is the same The printer for the mask area. impact on our community’s work began. To date they have plastic water bottles are made inserts that hold the filters in “Right now, healthcare COVID response,” Markus made 155 masks and 60 face of,” she said. “We hoped that place, which are smaller and workers are in dire need of our said. “The cancellation of the shields. They gave the first masks made of PETG would less complex, is Helena’s—an help,” Paul said. “They risk 2020 FIRST robotics season batch to Pat Givens, a repre- be stronger and lighter. They Ender 3 by Creality. They can their lives to help those in- was a pretty tough blow (espe- sentative from the West Vir- however only proved to be print 12 inserts at once in ap- fected by COVID-19, and we cially for Paul), and this proj- ginia Department of Educa- heavier and took longer to proximately nine hours, she should help them in any way ect gives our kids a new and tion at the Caperton Center print, so we reverted back to said. that we can. By printing these useful outlet for their creative on the campus of WVU-Par- PLA. For the fully assembled Material costs for each masks, we provide protection energy. kersburg April 27. masks, we are adding a filter mask are between $1 and $2 for the healthcare workers “On the flip-side, mak- “We will print approx- (cut up vacuum bags), gaskets per mask, Helena shared, de- and their patients. We en- ing masks means that our imately 8 per day as long as (made from rubber window pending on whether or not courage others to find creative dining room has been they are needed, and will buy seal), and elastic headbands they are just making the plas- ways to help those fighting See “Students” on more supplies accordingly,” (made from various materi- tic parts, or assembling a com- the epidemic as well.” Page 15 Paul said. “We have also als). After completion, the plete mask. “Fortunately, we begun with the printing of face masks can be adjusted to have received a couple of gen- face shields—another type of fit different faces by softening erous donations to help cover PPE very much in demand.” them in hot water.” the cost of mask materials,” The look of the masks is Helena has also made a she said. hard to explain, said Helena, YouTube video to demon- Helena and Paul are con- tributing to a statewide initia- tive organized by the West Crossword Virginia National Guard and Puzzle So- the West Virginia Depart- ment of Education to make lution masks for hospitals and Puzzle on healthcare workers. “We print the two plastic Page 12 parts of the masks and pass them along to representatives from the Department of Edu- cation and/or National Guard,” Paul said. June 5, 2020 The Catholic Spirit 15
Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents Will Hold One-Day Retreat
MORGANTOWN—This retreat is designed for grieving parents whose precious children of any age (from conception to old age) have died by any cause (miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion, illness, accident, suicide, murder, overdose, etc.), no matter how long ago. The retreat agenda includes prayer services, spiritual reflections, breakout sessions, Emmaus Walk, Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and time for re- flection. Find compassion, rest, and peace…at least for a time. Saturday, Oct. 17, at St. Mary Church, 3334B University Avenue, Morgantown. Suggested donation: $25/individual; $40/couple. Donation includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all retreat materials. Scholar- ships are available. For more information, contact Ed and June Cesa at [email protected] or call (724) 886- 0366, or Jeanne McKeets in the Department of Faith Formation & Mission at [email protected] or call (304) 233-0880, ext. 374.
West Virginians for Life First Holy Communion
Announces New Date for Courtesy Photo Father Paul Yuenger, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Huntington, administers first Holy Com- Annual Rose Dinner munion to students from the parish school. With the reopening of churches near the end of May, parishes and Catholic schools around the diocese are having first Holy Communions, which were MORGANTOWN—The West Virginian’s For postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Life (WVFL) 22nd Annual Rose Dinner, origi- nally scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2020, has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12. All else remains the same. Location is the Holiday Inn in Morgantown, with featured speaker Me- Golf FORE Life Tournament Set for July lissa Coles, birth mother of David Scotton, both heavily featured in the 2018 documentary “I KINGWOOD—The Eighth Annual Golf sanitizers/disinfecting wipes are highly encour- Lived on Parker Avenue.” The 30-minute movie FORE Life Tournament is a fundraiser held an- aged. will be shown as well. nually to benefit the life-saving efforts of West The schedule is: registration and box lunch “What is it like for a young pregnant mother Virginians for Life. This year’s tournament at noon, Putting Contest at 1 p.m., Tee Time at to enter an abortion facility? To be escorted past swings into action Saturday, July 11 at Preston 1:30 p.m., and MT State Box BBQ/Informal pro-life protesters, and make it all the way to the Country Club in Kingwood. Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m. procedure room where she meets the abortion- For a safe tournament, social distancing For more details, call at (304) 594-9845. Reg- ist? To have a change of heart, get off the proce- will be practiced as in one golf cart per golfer, ister and pay online at http://www.wv dure table, and walk out? What would it be like unless family. Use of masks, hand forlife.org/event/ to meet her son 19 years after that fateful day? And how could her story change how we tell the pro-life narrative?” WVFL officials said. “I Lived on Parker Avenue” is about a mother Students... choosing life, the joy of a couple starting a Cont’d from Page 14 family, and a young man in search for where his temporarily converted into a 3D printing lab and mask assembly line — but that is, of course, a life began. minor inconvenience. Also, sitting around the dining table working with the printers, sanding “We all know that statistics can never touch parts, and assembling face masks is a new type of family activity that we could not have imagined hearts the way a single person can,” WVFL offi- just three months ago.” cials said. “Come and hear Melissa’s story and Paul and Helena’s mother is a biology professor at WVU-P in Parkersburg, and their father is watch the 30-minute documentary.” supply chain manager at Constellium in Ravenswood. The family attends St. Margaret Mary Par- There will also be a silent suction, which ish in Parkersburg, where Paul and Helena are altar servers. The family is now looking forward starts at 6 p.m. All the monies will go to the Edu- to Paul’s confirmation. cational Trust Fund of the WVFL. Reception fol- lowed by dinner at 7 p.m. For reservations and cost info, email [email protected] or call 304-594-9845. More Place your information is also available at https://www.wv forlife.org/event/22nd-annual-rose-dinner/ ad here 16 The Catholic Spirit June 5, 2020 St. Joseph Central Catholic High School Ends Relationship with Huntington Prep HUNTINGTON—St. Joseph Central tionship was made after consultation Catholic High School in Huntington with the school’s Advisory Council and moved today to end both its academic the Department of Catholic Schools for and athletic relationship with the Hun- the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. tington Prep Academy, beginning with “St. Joseph’s has enjoyed a good rela- the academic year 2020-2021. tionship with the Huntington Prep As the academic year draws to a close Academy over the years,” Dr. Templeton and graduation celebrations have taken said, “and we have appreciated the ex- place, the Huntington Prep Academy citement and attention they have pro- has, unfortunately, failed to uphold their vided the school. However, we are a financial obligations with St. Joseph Catholic School first and foremost, and Central Catholic High School leaving a we have to fulfill our mission of educat- large amount of unpaid tuition in ar- ing our students.” rears. Attempts to collect the agreed- “During this difficult time,” she said, upon tuition by the school, and prior to “St. Joseph must operate prudently in the COVID-19 era, have been futile. St. order to maintain a quality educational Joseph’s principal, Dr. Carol Templeton, program for its students and to cover its stated that “it is a disappointing and sad costs, including the salaries of our ded- end to the school year, as the school re- icated and loyal faculty and staff.” mained committed to providing each “Saying goodbye to the Huntington Huntington Prep student with a high- Prep Academy students is a tough deci- quality academic program, embedded sion for us, and if circumstances allow, all within our Catholic values. Many of the of the young men in the program are in- Huntington Prep students have now vited to apply for enrollment at St. Jo- graduated St. Joseph this year to play bas- seph through the school’s enrollment ketball at the collegiate level and we wish process,” Dr. Templeton said. “Our di- them all the very best.” verse and successful educational pro- Dr. Templeton also stated that the gram is open to all the Huntington Prep teachers continued to provide instruc- students as well as other young men and tion, conducted lessons, administered women who seek academic rigor, serv- assessments, and worked with the stu- ice-learning opportunities, a Christ-cen- dents throughout the academic year de- tered environment, and a commitment spite an unresolved tuition balance. to living Catholic values.” Templeton stated that “this is not a stu- St. Joseph Central Catholic’s mission dent issue, we remained steadfast in our is to educate the body, mind, and soul in commitment to our students, this, un- the Catholic tradition, and to provide a fortunately, is an organizational issue.” safe environment in which students can The decision to terminate the rela- become responsible members of society. 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