CatholicThe TIMES The of Columbus’ News Source May 23, 2021 � PENTECOST SUNDAY � Volume 70:17

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Missionary : Stephanie Rapp, director of the dioc- esan Office for Marriage and Family Life, strives to fulfill a mission to bring married and engaged couples closer to Christ, Page 3

Down on the farm: For the second straight year in May, Robert Brennan traveled to farms in the diocese to bless the land and the families who nurture God’s creation, Page 10

Summer, fall festivals: A number of parishes are going forward with their 2021 summer and fall festivals after canceling last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Page 12 OUR LADY OF FATIMA HONORED WITH PROCESSION ON FEAST DAY Page 11 Times 2 May 23, 2021 announce lifting of dispensation on Sundays, Holy Days As we move beyond the worst of encouraged to spend time in prayer on their communion in faith and charity. gether in person without restrictions in the coronavirus pandemic and access Sunday, meditating on the Lord’s pas- Together they testify to God’s holi- our churches, most fittingly on to the COVID-19 vaccine has become sion, death and resurrection; an appro- ness and their hope of . They the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body more widespread, the time has arrived priate way to do this is through view- strengthen one another under the guid- and Blood of Christ. As we reflect on for the good of all the faithful when the ing a broadcast of the Sunday Mass. ance of the Holy Spirit” (Catechism of our Lord’s goodness and mercy in the general dispensation from the obliga- Masses that are broadcast through var- the , 2182). midst of the sacrifices made during the tion to attend Mass on Sundays and ious media are not intended as a sub- The obligation to attend Mass on coronavirus pandemic, we ask Holy Days of Obligation is no longer stitute nor do they fulfill the obligation Sunday and Holy Days is not some- Joseph to intercede for us, that through necessary. for the persons who are able to gath- thing God asks of us out of his own his fatherly protection and care, we Together, the Bishops of Ohio have er for a Sunday celebration and other necessity to be worshipped, but rather may experience a renewal of faith in decided that the general obligation Holy Days of Obligation. Instead, they a gift to the faithful for their spiritual the real presence of Christ in the Eu- to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy are intended for the sick, home-bound, well-being, eternal salvation and for- charist. Days of Obligation (including the Sat- the imprisoned, etc., who are unable to mation in our relationship with God We welcome you back with great joy urday/Vigil Mass) is to be reinstated attend Mass in person. Kindly consult and one another. To that end, Saint and eagerness! (CIC, can. 1247). This will take effect your with any specific questions John Vianney rightly asserts, “There in each of the of Ohio the regarding the obligation to attend Mass is nothing so great as the Eucharist. Most Rev. Dennis M. Schnurr weekend of June 5-6, 2021. As has al- on Sundays and Holy Days of Obliga- If God had something more precious, Archdiocese of ways been the case, those who have a tion. He would have given it to us.” The Eu- serious reason are exempt from attend- The book of Exodus reminds us to charist is the greatest gift Christ left to Most Rev. David J. Bonnar ing Mass on Sundays and Holy Days keep holy the Sabbath day (Exodus 20: the Church—the gift of Himself. There Diocese of Youngstown of Obligation (Catechism of the Cath- 8-10). As Catholics, we are invited by is no substitute for Mass celebrated in Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan olic Church, 2181). This includes those God to gather together in community, person. Diocese of Columbus who are ill, have significant health risk and participate fully in the Sunday Eu- We are profoundly grateful to our factors or care for someone who is charist, which is the “source and sum- and all of the faithful for their Most Rev. Daniel E. Thomas immuno-compromised or ill, as well mit of the Christian life.” flexibility, fidelity and great - gener Diocese of Toledo as those who have significant fear or “Participation in the communal cel- osity in support of the mission of the anxiety of contracting the coronavirus ebration of the Sunday Eucharist is a Church throughout this unprecedented Most Rev. Edward C. Malesic in a large group of persons. Neverthe- testimony of belonging and of being time. As we prepare for the reinstate- Diocese of less, these persons should observe the faithful to Christ and to his Church. ment of the obligation to attend Mass, Lord’s Day (CIC, can. 1247) and are The faithful give witness by this to we are excited once again to gather to- Most Rev. Jeffrey M. Monforton Diocese of Steubenville Two to be ordained May 29 as diocesan priests Deacons Stephen Ondrey and Jacob 15, 2020 at University for Mark and Nancy Stinnett of Columbus. Stinnett will be ordained as priests of the seminary three years, and After graduating from St. Charles Pre- the Diocese of Columbus by Bishop by Auxiliary then decided to paratory School in 2013, he has spent Robert Brennan in a ceremony begin- Bishop Rob- become a den- the past eight years at the Josephinum. ning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29 in ert Hennessey tist. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree Westerville St. Paul Church, 313 N. of Boston. The He graduat- in philosophy from the institution in State St. ordination oc- ed from Ohio 2017 and a Master of Divinity degree Eugene Joseph is currently curred a few State’s college earlier this month. Bishop Brennan or- out of the country in the United King- weeks earlier of dentistry dained him as a deacon on June 12 at dom. Due to COVID-related travel is- than planned in 2007, did a the Josephinum. sues, he will be ordained at a later date. because of the one-year resi- During summer breaks, he served at Deacon Ondrey, 43, was born in Deacon Stephen Ondrey COVID-19 Deacon Jacob Stinnett dency at Miami Catholic Youth Summer Camp and Pittsburgh and moved with his fam- pandemic. Valley Hospital Newark St. , Hilliard ily to Columbus after his father re- He and a twin in Dayton and St. Brendan the Navigator, Chillicothe tired from the U.S. Navy. He has been , James, are the youngest of followed that with working at several St. Peter, Washington Court House St. studying for the priesthood since 2017 four sons and two daughters of James dental offices in Ohio before discerning Colman of Cloyne and Waverly St. at St. John XXIII National Semi- and Veronica Ondrey. He is a 1995 that he was being called to the priest- Mary churches. For the past year, he nary in Weston, Massachusetts, which graduate of Hilliard High School, re- hood. He has spent summer breaks at has worked with parishioners at Reyn- specializes in forming men age 30 and ceived a Bachelor of Science degree Columbus St. Timothy and Zanesville oldsburg St. Pius X Church. older for the priesthood. from Otterbein University in 1999, St. Thomas Aquinas churches. He was ordained a deacon on April was a genetics researcher at Ohio State Deacon Stinnett, 25, is the son of See ORDINATION, Page 7

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Please allow two to four weeks for change of address. May 23, 2021 Catholic Times 3 With priestly vocations declining, what must the do? By Carol Smith him again, this time because God had Bishop Robert Brennan addressed called him home. this when he met with our priests at their The diocese recently began the early Charles Thompson of convocation more than a year ago to phase of the Real Presence, Real Fu- Indianapolis, where my brother min- discuss and assess their needs, including ture strategic planning initiative with istered, released a statement to the vocational decline. That convocation local media that read, “He had been was the beginning of the Real Presence, the Disciple Maker Index survey. As I calling to religious life. completed the 75-question survey, one a wonderful and faithful priest.” His Real Future planning initiative that is This question also made me reflect call to the priesthood was true. I be- now occurring in our diocese. question resonated with me: “Have on my brother, Father Kenneth “KT” you ever invited someone to consider lieve we must acknowledge that every The questions arise: How does this Taylor, and the times he would speak priest will have his own personal sto- shortage impact the laity? What will a vocation to the priesthood?” of his own calling to the priesthood. As a member of the laity, I won- ry of entering his path, and we offer the role of the laity become? I believe He would mention his was not so much our prayers for each priest’s journey. laypeople will be counted on more dered how integral are we in invit- due to a particular moment as it was to ing others to consider the priesthood? Notably, the priestly vocation has for leadership. The more involved the a particular movement – the civil rights declined in the past couple of decades. laity become, the better equipped we One might assume that there will al- movement of the 1960s. He wanted a ways be enough priests. More priests are reaching the age of must be, with tools to better under- voice in the societal change of the retirement at a rate that is faster than stand our faith. I recall a conversation several years times, and he saw the Catholic Church ago with a co-worker and friend. She those who are being ordained. It is In that same spirit, how do we as la- as being involved in this change. more common to see a priest taking ity faithful invite someone to consider shared that during her grandmother’s It was three years ago this month era, it was a common expectation that on multiple parishes with increased the priesthood? We do as I witnessed when he celebrated his priesthood’s responsibilities. Many priests today Father Charles Smith, who a year ago the first-born son of a family should 40th year jubilee. Later that same enter the priesthood. If not the first- do not have the benefit, as in years year, his parishioners from that span past, of first being an associate pastor born, then someone else from the of 40 years came back to celebrate household was expected to have the for an extended period of time. See LAITY, Page 6 Missionary discipleship part of life, work, office director says Reflections By Tim Puet Pentecost Sunday, May 23, 2021 Sunday, May 30, 2021 Catholic Times Reporter Come, Holy Spirit! The Is for Us Deacon Joe Knapke, Ss. Simon & Jude Church, Lori Dulin, Office of Catholic Schools West Jefferson For Stephanie Rapp, the opportu- The Great Commission, Jesus’ command to “make nity to be a missionary disciple isn’t After greeting His disciples, in His Real Presence, disciples of all nations,” implores the apostles and limited to certain times and places, with a blessing of , Jesus breathed on them, each of us to be truly formed missionary disciples who but it can happen at any moment. bestowing the Holy Spirit, declaring they could forgive reveal Him to others through the work of our Church. “We are called to be disciples of Je- sins in His name. Through our , we have each states, “Evangelizing presupposes a desire sus in our everyday life,” said Rapp, been blessed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit in the church to come out of herself and go to the director of the Office of Marriage operates in us, guiding and strengthening us on our peripheries.” This means traveling beyond our pews to and Family Life for the Diocese of mission. May the Holy Spirit bring reconciliation and bring the Gospel message and the knowledge of Jesus Columbus since October 2016. “In peace to our lives, our Church, and our world. As we to everyone everywhere. His continued command of celebrate Pentecost, let us pray that the Spirit impels us “baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the working with engaged and married to renew our Real Future efforts to build God’s kingdom Son, and of the Holy Spirit” blesses us to go forth and couples and families, there are so in our Diocese and throughout the world. witness to His Real Presence in our midst! many opportunities for ministry and To read more about how we are growing together For more about growing together in the life of faith service to people and to bring Jesus in the life of faith and discipleship in the Diocese of and discipleship in the Diocese of Columbus, visit www. into people’s lives through fulfilling Columbus, visit www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org RealPresenceRealFuture.org. the office’s mission.” Rapp said she and her colleagues in Stephanie Rapp Domingo de Pentecostés, 23 de mayo, 2021 Domingo de la Trinidad, 30 de mayo de 2021 the office – Natural Family Planning ¡Ven Espíritu Santo! La Gran Comisión Es Para Nosotros coordinator Jennifer Fullin and mar- Diácono Joe Knapke, Parroquia Santos Simón y Judas, Lori Dulin, Oficina de Escuelas Católicas riage formation coordinator Cather- Asked whether there were specific West Jefferson, OH moments in her life when she has felt Después de saludar a sus discípulos, en Su Presencia La Gran Comisión, el mandato de Jesús de “hacer ine Suprenant – talk frequently about Real, con el saludo de la paz, Jesús sopla sobre ellos, discípulos de todas las naciones”, implora a los how fortunate they are to serve others a particular closeness to God, Rapp re- sponded, “Yes, although I know God dándoles el Espíritu Santo, declarando que ellos pueden apóstoles y a cada uno de nosotros que seamos through the programs the office sup- perdonar pecados en Su nombre. Por nuestro bautismo, verdaderamente formados como discípulos misioneros ports. is always present with me, whether I cada uno de nosotros ha sido bendecido con los dones que lo revelen a Él a otros a través de las obras de “Ministry is all about relationships. feel Him or not. del Espíritu Santo. El espíritu trabaja en nosotros, guián- nuestra Iglesia. El Papa Francisco afirma: “Evangelizar It begins with a relationship to Jesus “In the morning, I wake up and offer donos y fortaleciéndonos en nuestra misión. Que el Es- presupone un deseo en la Iglesia de salir de sí misma Christ and extends to how we allow my day to Him, and I try to acknowl- píritu Santo traiga la reconciliación y la paz a nuestras e ir a las periferias”. Esto significa salir más allá de God’s love to shine through us in re- edge His presence frequently through- vidas, a nuestra Iglesia y a nuestro mundo. Mientras las bancas para llevar el mensaje del Evangelio y el lationships with others,” Rapp said. out the day in whatever moments I celebramos Pentecostés, oremos para que el Espíritu conocimiento de Jesús a todos en todas partes. Su “In this position, I bring these rela- happen to be in. I seek to give Him glo- impulse en nosotros una renovación de nuestros esfuer- mandato continuo de “bautizarlos en el nombre del ry whether at home, at work, on a date zos para un Futuro Real donde construyamos el Reino Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo” nos bendice para tionships and everything that God has de Dios en nuestra diócesis y en todo el mundo. salir y dar testimonio de Su Presencia Real en medio blessed me with – my faith, my voca- with my husband, Craig, playing with our kids, or trying to fulfill our office’s Para leer más acerca de cómo estamos crecien- de nosotros. tion as a wife and mother and my ex- do juntos en la vida de fe y discipulado en la Diócesis Para obtener más información sobre cómo crecer perience as a social worker – and offer mission of building strong marriag- de Columbus, por favor visite: www.RealPresenceReal- juntos en la vida de fe y discipulado en la Diócesis de it here to help others become closer Future.org. Columbus, visite www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org. to God.” See DISCIPLESHIP, Page 8 Catholic Times 4 May 23, 2021 Be a faithful voice in the Ohio budget process Every two years, the state of Ohio approves an op- Ohio START (children abused due to parental drug erating budget for most state government agencies, FAITH IN ACTION use) and adoption services. The conference urges the legislature and the judiciary. The process starts Jerry Freewalt prioritized funding for programs related to crisis with a proposed budget from the governor with a pregnancy, infant mortality, parenting and marriage detailed listing of priorities and dollar amounts. Jerry Freewalt is director of the diocesan Office for as well as child care, early intervention and home Next, the Ohio House of Representatives introduc- Social Concerns. visitation for at-risk families. es a budget bill and holds committee hearings to go in our diocese and throughout over the details. Once the House passes the amended Church in public policy matters, serves as a voice, Ohio provide compassionate care for seniors, and budget, it goes to the Senate for consideration in a an advocate, at the Statehouse. The following is a so the conference supports legislation that enhances similar fashion. After both houses concur and pass sampling of the conference’s priorities and recom- the dignity and rights of older adults. Rate increas- the budget bill, it is signed into law by the governor. mendations for HB 110, the budget bill. es for home and community-based health service This may sound like a social studies review, but An increase in funding of the Housing Trust Fund providers including assisted living, HomeCare and there is something very important at the heart of for example responds to the need for affordable PASSPORT can help insure quality care. Increased this process. The budget is a moral document. It housing. Recovery Housing funding helps Ohioans funding for Adult Protective Services, Senior Com- represents what we as a community value and pri- with substance use disorders. As families struggle munity Services and Senior Service Corps can help oritize among competing interests. The budget is with poverty and food insecurity, especially during in the prevention of abuse and isolation. more than just dollars and cents. It’s about families the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening programs Supporting families who choose Catholic schools and neighbors and where they go to school, receive such as SNAP, Ohio Works First and the Earned In- through the EdChoice Scholarship Program, Jon health care or get the help they need. come Tax Credit make ends meet. Peterson Special Needs Scholarship and Autism As faithful citizens, each of us can lend our voice The practice of custody relinquishment of chil- Scholarship Program help make a to help shape the state budget. Like the prophets of dren with complex behavioral health needs for the education possible for students of diverse back- the Old Testament, we, too, can go to the leaders sole purpose of accessing services is heartbreaking grounds. The conference has recommendations for in our community and articulate the Church’s care for caring families. Maintaining the Multi-System administrative cost reimbursement to comply with and concern for the common good, especially for Youth Relinquishment Fund will keep families to- required government regulations not integral to the the poor and vulnerable. gether. This year the fund is accompanied by the teaching process, funding for auxiliary services and The Church brings important assets to the dia- new OhioRISE program, a transformational ap- policy for school transportation. logue about the budget. It presents a moral frame- proach to prevent child custody relinquishment of Visit the Catholic Conference of Ohio’s website work and a broad experience of service to the com- multi-system youth by providing intensive wrap- at www.ohiocathconf.org and read the state budget munity through its many ministries providing social around services and preventative supports. policy backgrounders for details. Then put your services, health care and education. The Catholic Other programs to assist families and children in faith into action and lend your voice to shape the Conference of Ohio, which represents the Catholic need of support include kinship care, foster care, state budget. A most unfortunate Roman intervention On May 7, Cardinal Luis Ladaria, SJ, prefect of of White House press briefings.) There is little that is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, sent unclear here, and further “dialogue” is not going to a letter to Archbishop José Gomez, president of the THE CATHOLIC DIFFERENCE clarify much of anything. Conference of Catholic Bishops. To George Weigel The cardinal was also concerned that any “national all appearances, that letter was aimed at forestalling George Weigel is the Distinguished Senior policy on worthiness for communion” must express indefinitely a joint statement by the U.S. bishops on Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Cen- a “true consensus of the bishops on the matter.” But eucharistic coherence in the Church, with particular ter in Washington, D.C. that is to say, once again, that the bishops with the reference to the reception of Holy Communion by ` least sense of urgency about defending the truth, ap- Catholic public officials complicit in the grave moral plying it, and thereby recovering the eucharistic co- evil of abortion: an issue eloquently addressed re- “discuss”? And if, God forbid, some bishops actually herence of the Church call the tune for the rest of cently by Bishop of Springfield, disagree with that teaching, why should their rejec- the bishops. This is not the kind of “consensus” that , Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix, Arch- tion of it – or even their muddled understanding of Pope Paul VI sought when he worked to have Vat- bishop Samuel Aquila of , and Archbishop its implications – prevent the overwhelming majority ican II adopt its Declaration on Religious Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco. of bishops who accept that teaching from restating by the largest margin possible. Pope Paul knew that Cardinal Ladaria’s letter includes statements that it and then applying it? The Archbishop and other intransigents are not self-evidently clear, in part because they seem didn’t wait for the episcopal supporters of Arius to would never accept such a declaration, but he was inconsistent with what the congregation he heads “agree” before it taught the truth about the divini- not prepared to grant them veto power over it in the taught in its 2002 “Doctrinal Note” entitled The Par- ty of Christ. The Council of Ephesus didn’t wait for name of “consensus.” Why should such veto power ticipation of Catholics in Political Life. the agreement of Nestorius and the Nestorian bish- be granted to the few intransigents in the U.S. bish- For example, the cardinal’s letter to Archbishop ops before teaching the truth that Mary can rightly ops’ conference today? Gomez urges that the bishops of the U.S. undertake be called , Mother of God. Unanimity can The prefect’s call that “every effort … be made” a “dialogue” so that “they could agree as a Con- never be at the expense of truth, can it? to “dialogue” with “other episcopal conferences as ference that support of pro-choice legislation is not Once “agreement” among the bishops on what is an this policy is formulated” is also puzzling. Does compatible with Catholic teaching.” Why is such elementary truth of Catholic faith has been achieved, Cardinal Ladaria really believe that a “dialogue” a dialogue necessary? At their ordination, bishops the cardinal urges that local bishops “engage in di- with a German unconcerned swear a solemn oath to uphold the teaching of the alogue with Catholic politicians within their juris- about apostasy and careening into schism is going Church. And as the 2002 Doctrinal Note states, dictions” as a “means of understanding the nature to produce fruitful results in the United States? If quoting John Paul II’s 1995 encyclical Evangelium of their positions and their comprehension of Cath- so, it would be instructive to know how that’s going Vitae (The Gospel of Life), “those who are directly olic teaching.” Perhaps the cardinal is unaware that to happen. involved in lawmaking have a ‘grave and clear ob- this has been done. Perhaps the cardinal is unaware The strategy Cardinal Ladaria urges in his letter ligation to oppose’ any law that attacks human life. that the issue, typically, is not that “pro-choice” pol- replicates key elements in the McCarrick approach For them, as for every Catholic, it is impossible to iticians misunderstand what the Church teaches but to pro-abortion American politicians. I trust Cardinal promote such laws or to vote for them.” that they reject it – and still insist on presenting them- Ladaria was unaware of that, but in any event the Yet the cardinal writes that the bishops should selves as serious Catholics in with sluggish, tepid approach to a crisis that he urges on “discuss and agree” to that teaching. What is there to the Church. (Such claims are now a regular feature the U.S. bishops is badly misconceived. May 23, 2021 Catholic Times 5 Alan Keyes to headline Greater Columbus Right to Life banquet in June Dr. Alan Keyes will be the featured Economic and Security Council. He return to an in-person event, this year, speaker at the Greater Columbus ran for President of the United States we will have a stream-from-home op- Right to Life (GCRTL) annual fund- and was the Republican nominee for tion as well as an opportunity to host raising banquet on Monday, June 14 the U.S. Senate in Maryland in 1988 remote-watch parties.” at Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Road, and 1992. He is probably best known, Stream-from-home will allow those Columbus. however, for running against Barack individuals who for health or distance There is no cost to attend the ban- Obama for the Illinois U.S. Senate reasons are unable to come to the quet, with registration options includ- seat in 2004 when Obama refused to event to join us, and several church- ing in-person, livestream from home, support a bill requiring that babies es and groups are hosting “remote and remotely hosted events. There who were born alive after an attempt- watch” parties – allowing respect life will be an invitation to support the ed abortion be provided medical care. and small groups who may not be able work of the organization during the Although he did not win that race, his to drive to Columbus to join together program. influence on the issue continues to im- to “host” their own mini-events. Dr. Keyes has dedicated his life to pact the pro-life fight. Doors at Villa Milano will open at defending, promoting and fighting for “We are excited to bring Dr. Keyes 5:45 p.m. Monday, June 14. The meal liberty. He is particularly known for to Columbus. He is one of the most will begin at 6:30 followed by the bringing the evil of abortion, which he passionate speakers that I have ever program at 7. Advance registration considers our nation’s “greatest moral heard on both the topics of ending is required at gcrtl.org/banquet or by challenge,” into the national spotlight. abortion and returning the United calling 614-445-8508. Dr. Keyes was the highest-ranking States to the divinely-premised prin- Black appointee in the Reagan admin- ciples of the Declaration of Indepen- Vanderkooi noted that the event istration, serving as Assistant Secre- dence,” GCRTL Executive Director venue is following pandemic guide- tary of State for International Organi- Beth Vanderkooi said. lines, and in-person seating may be Alan Keyes zations and as Ambassador to the UN She added, “While we are excited to limited. Beauty of Christ – both God and man – draws us to Him “For you have made us for yourself, and our Stop here for a moment. The Holy Bible gives heart is restless until it rests in you.” – St. Augus- AQUINAS CORNER us a snapshot of Jesus “dwelling among us.” Cate- tine, Confessions. Richard Arnold chism 470 reminds us, “The Son of God ... worked We move from one thing to another in life. Some Richard Arnold, a parishioner at Chillicothe St. Mary, with human hands; he thought with a human mind. movements are more significant than others. For holds an MA in Catechetics and Evangelization from He acted with a human will, and with a human Franciscan University of Steubenville and is a hus- those who know and believe in God, we desire al- band and a father to two children. heart he loved. Born of the Mary, he has ways to be moving to God, and this is true, good truly been made one of us, like to us in all things and beautiful. relativism inevitably creeps in, and conversations except sin.” The true, the good and the beautiful. “All crea- will likely get bogged down. We read in the Holy Bible about Jesus weeping tures bear a certain resemblance to God, most es- What is beauty? St. Thomas Aquinas offers three and being fatigued. Do you think Joseph and Mary pecially man, created in the image and likeness of requirements for beauty: radiance; harmony, which had to fend off a lot of prospects for the hand of God. The manifold perfections of creatures – their he also calls due proportion; and wholeness. Of Jesus? Do you think He had a good laugh if one of truth, their goodness, their beauty – all reflect the these three, the chief is radiance. Beauty, for Thom- His buddies went head over heels off a boat and into infinite perfection of God …”(Catechism of the as, lies in things themselves, in their being, in their the water? Do you think He enjoyed wine? God and Catholic Church 41) essence and, indeed, existence. man … this is true, good and beautiful. “For the majority of the , the im- Christ is beautiful, and He comes to restore us to For St. Thomas, a thing is not beautiful because it age of God, and therefore the mirror of the Trini- beauty. According to St. Thomas, there is a fourfold is loved; it is loved because it is beautiful. Beauty ty’s beauty, is to be found chiefly in man’s rational beauty in Christ. First, in His divine nature He has is not “in the eye of the beholder.” It radiates out. spiritual soul, by which he is capable of knowing beauty, for He is God the and loving the God of Wisdom and Love who made Son, the Splendor of the him.” (The Beauty of Holiness and The Holiness of Father. Second, in His Beauty, Saward) human nature He has the A gift in your will is a legacy Participation of the finite in the infinite -is per beauty of grace and the to tomorrow’s priests. haps a bit “mysterious.” Much of what we believe virtues, for He is “full of through reason will take us only so far, and this grace and truth.” Become a member of The Jessing Society shouldn’t surprise anyone. The Catechism uses the Third, in Christ we see of the Pontifical College Josephinum by word “mystery” more than 400 times! St. Augustine the beauty of moral con- including the seminary in your will. For years says, “If you understood Him, it would not be God.” duct; the human actions to come, your gift will support the education of St. Cardinal John Henry Newman wrote, “Ten thou- of the Son of God are seminarians in the House of Joseph. sand difficulties do not make one doubt.” After all, more upright and, there- the things we propose as true in the Catholic faith fore, more beautiful than For assistance with adding the Josephinum to stretch the human mind and heart. any other man’s. Finally, an existing will or a will you are creating You might think it natural to start talking about Christ as man, even be- for the first time, please visit the true, and then the good before proceeding on fore His Resurrection, to the beautiful. I think the key to energizing the www.pcj.edu/plannedgiving had beauty of body, a or contact us: Christian life is to recapture and realize the beauti- beauty befitting the man ful. Bishop was asked how to talk to who was God, in whose (614) 985-2325 someone about God, and he responded: Start with face the spiritual beauty email: [email protected] the beautiful. When starting with the true and good, of the Godhead shone. Catholic Times 6 May 23, 2021 All that is beautiful I’ve always been struck by the beauty of movement, in our creative, artistic and physical endeavors and whether it’s a ballerina gracefully moving across the HOLY AND HEALTHY that we do everything with pure hearts rooted in His stage, a baseball hitter’s powerful swing, a skier mas- Lori Crock love. Let us nurture and share our gifts and talents terfully navigating the mountain, or an athlete in the freely so that the goodness, beauty and truth of God gym maneuvering heavy weights with ease. Lori Crock is a parishioner at Plain City St. Joseph flow out from us to others. Church. Lori leads SoulCore prayer and ex- Beauty is all around us in many forms and I try to ercise at parishes, teaches physical strength classes The pinnacle of beauty is love in the human soul. take the time to appreciate how the many hours of and writes about faith and fitness at holyandhealthycatholic.com. St. Pope John Paul II referred to the human per- repetitive practice allow the human person, at every son as the “masterpiece of God’s creation.” May level of athletics, to move with beauty, grace and Beauty resides not only in our vistas and valleys, we give thanks for the inner beauty of every soul, ease. Thanks be to God for the incredible design of but also in literature, , music, theatre, gardening, which is like a shimmering jewel illuminating the the human body and all that it allows us to do. cooking, woodworking, athletics, and most especial- light of Christ, each in our own way. The ability to appreciate beauty, in any form, is truly ly in how we love and serve. Beauty resides in really St. Augustine said, “How does that beauty bring a gift from God. I was reminded of this recently as I any activity that we unite with God and that lifts our us closer to Him? Since love grows within you, so listened to a Catholic podcast and the topic was good- eyes and hearts to Him in thanksgiving. God gener- beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.” ness, beauty and truth. This time of year especially, ously pours his grace into us as we live, laugh, love, Help us Lord to appreciate the goodness, beauty when the trees are budding, the flowers are blooming, pray, play, move, share and create — each of us in and truth of both the joys and the sufferings that we and all of nature becomes a flourish of green, it is easy our own way — and so we all contribute in some will inevitably experience in this life — and by your be thankful for the goodness, beauty and truth of God way to the beautiful tapestry of God’s creation. grace, may we unite all of it with the love of your Son displayed in the majesty of His creation. What a powerful prayer to ask God to guide us Jesus Christ, who by the Cross, gives us new life. Everyday events can become holy happenings for kids The door to the front of my house frequently and The basis for catechesis is exposure. Exposure spontaneously opens. We live in the country, and there ALL THAT WE HAVE comes from being in the environment where holiness are few trees near that part of my home to shelter us MaryBeth Eberhard happens. The truth is, my kids won’t always choose from strong gusts of wind. In typical Eberhard fashion, MaryBeth Eberhard writes about marriage, life ex- to place themselves in holy environments, but I can we use this to teach our family about the Holy Spirit. periences of a large family and special needs. She attempt to create that for them. Someone will inevitably yell, “Come, Holy Spirit!” attends Sunbury St. John Neumann Church. Family life lived out in the everyday attempt toward as the door burst opens. Paper will blow off tables, the holiness plants seeds that time and repetition help dogs will gratefully accept the invitation to go out- up can represent something the Father wants to give bloom. My kids may rebel, roll their eyes, sigh or even doors and our home will literally feel a gush of wind to you. Each gust of wind is Him reminding you of walk away for a time from their faith. I know that their blow through it. His promises to you, His love, His presence. A grate- lives have been rooted in foundational memories cre- In reality, that becomes an all-hands-on-deck mo- ful heart that is trained to look for the Lord sees these ated time and time again. ment where someone is running to close the door, moments with different eyes. Our family has traditions that I trust are sealed in someone else is picking up the pencils, papers and I realize it’s easy to put such moments on pedestals their core by the Holy Spirit. Stations of the Cross other paraphernalia that has blown off of shelves or as we visualize them – prayerful children obediently around the family table, nighttime family , tables, animals are welcomed back into the house and picking up the papers, thanking Jesus for all He has hymns sung from the top of the steps as they fall leaves or mulch are swept up. given them. But let’s put the next layer of reality on asleep and a home filled with a spirit of welcoming in I like to rebaptize things in my mind (a gift learned it. The door blows open, someone yells, “Come Holy all are just a few faith traditions we have held. from Father David Schalk, a dear friend of mine). Spirit!” Papers blow, animals run out barking and no The everyday moments of late-night talks, reading From secular songs to commercials and the everyday one gets up. Sometimes that is reality, too. books together, nature walks, schooling together, long family moment, Jesus is truly present in it all, we just What’s a momma to do? Again in this house, it car drives and lots and lots of laughter lead to children need to have eyes to see Him. We need to be aware. might look like me saying the prayer to the Holy Spirit who see virtue pursued in the everyday. Our children We have, after all, an expectant faith. Take for in- out loud, perhaps even singing or shouting it: “Come, need us to not only be guardrails as they grow into ma- stance the moment I just described. My kids have Holy Spirit, Fill the hearts of thy faithful. Enkindle in turity but also to create a lifestyle where they can fully grown up with me pointing out that each paper picked them a fire for thy love …” recognize Christ’s presence in every moment. LAITY, continued from Page 3 was our keynote speaker for our Dr. it, then talk openly about it. All that At the end of Mass, Daniel shared Church serves all people. Martin Luther King Jr celebration, is essential to the process. It takes his moving story of conversion, which Carol Smith is a parishioner at Co- does. You simply ask. time, so be patient.” A seed needs to ultimately also became his call to the lumbus Holy Rosary/St. John Church When Father Charles shared a table be planted before it will grow. priesthood. After Mass, in conversa- and a Real Presence, Real Future with my teenage cousin at our parish As I finish these thoughts about our tion with the seminarians, I learned commission member. reception, he simply asked him, “Have priests and how my brother KT in- Bishop Brennan is sending them to you thought of becoming a priest?” spired me, I want to share something all the diocesan parishes to share their Father Charles was fully engaged with wonderful that illustrates the spirit of stories of discernment and journeys the questions a teenager would pose Real Presence, Real Future. Four sem- to the priesthood. One of our parish- when being asked such a question. inarians (Kevin, Daniel, Trevor and ioners even met with the seminarians I recall a quote from Father Ted Sill, Joey) made a surprise visit to Colum- later that week. pastor of Gahanna St. Matthew the bus Holy Rosary/St. John Church on As we move forward with this ini- GEORGE J. IGEL & CO., INC. 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ASPHALT PAVING May 23, 2021 Catholic Times 7 Priest with brain disease returning to Pickerington A priest of the Diocese of Charlotte, wish I could stay a little longer, and his training for the priesthood at the North Carolina, who has been diag- maybe I will, but you are going to be Pontifical College Josephinum, then nosed with a degenerative brain disease the future – and I think liberal, conser- earned a philosophy degree from St. and who has family members in Picker- vative, it’s not that so much. It’s about Alphonsus Redemptorist Seminary ington, is returning there for care. having faith – having faith in God. So in Connecticut and received a Mas- Father Michael Kottar, 53, had been keep the faith,” he said. ter of Divinity degree from Mount pastor of St. Mary Help of Christians Charlotte Bishop Peter Jugis told St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Church in Shelby, North Carolina Father Kottar’s parishioners of their Maryland in 1994. and Christ the King Mission in Kings pastor’s departure on Sunday, May 2. He was ordained a priest in that year Mountain, North Carolina since 2007 “Father Kottar has previously said he for the Diocese of Metuchen, New when he learned last month that he saw bringing Christ to the world as one Jersey, where he served for five years has Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare of the most important roles of a priest, before joining the Charlotte diocese in and aggressive brain condition for and he became a priest in order to share 1999. which there is no effective treatment the love of Christ with everyone,” the The newspaper described him as a fit- or cure. The disease is caused by a bishop said. “Now it is important for us ness buff who enjoys hiking and cruis- protein abnormality that destroys the to carry on doing the same,” he added, ing the Caribbean. “He also is known brain’s nerve cells. quoting the parish’s motto: “That in all for his slapstick, British- sense of Father Kottar told the Catholic things God may be glorified.” humor and for his way with words. He News Herald, the newspaper of the Father Michael Kottar bid farewell to the Asked directly, Father Kottar said delivers moving homilies, which made Charlotte diocese, that he first sus- that if he could, he would tell his pilgrimages he led particularly mean- pected a serious health problem in Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina earli- parish simply “Adios,” a farewell in ingful,” the newspaper said. December, when he began feeling er this month before leaving for Ohio to be Spanish that translates as “to God.” “He loves the mix of people and cul- dizzy and at times had to cancel Mass. near his family. His sister Renee Selby said Father tures (at his parish) … and is widely His diagnosis was the result of testing. Kottar will return to his parish family appreciated for his counseling, Great “It was hard to hear. I thought I’d “There have been some bad times in when he is buried at nearby Belmont Adventure Bible study, for overseeing have a few more years. But if God the Church,” he noted, citing the cler- Abbey, North Carolina. He’s looking an expansion of the narthex – and get- wants me now, then that’s what will gy sex abuse crisis and political divi- forward to what comes after that. “It ting the parking lot paved.” be,” he told the newspaper just before sions within the Church. “So you’ve will be good to see God the Lord,” he To reach Father Kottar and his fami- a gathering in which he said farewell got your jobs ahead of you. You might told the newspaper. ly, email stmaryshelby@charlottedio- to the diocese’s seminarians. not know what they are yet, but God Father Kottar, who has two cese.org or send mail to Violet Springs “It’s wonderful to see such a grow- has a plan for each one of you.” younger twin sisters, grew up in the Health Campus, Attention: Father Mi- ing Diocese of Charlotte,” he told the He encouraged them to teach using Youngstown suburb of Austintown chael Kottar, 603 Diley Road, Picker- seminarians. “In case I die, I have a few the rosary, to revere the Eucharist and and graduated from Youngstown ington OH 43147. words for the future: It’s a good future. to rise above division. “I Ursuline High School. He began from Westerville to be ordained in Brother Joseph Michael, CFR, a Westerville order in 2008 as a . native and former parishioner at New Albany In 2014, Brother Joseph Michael took his final Church of the Resurrection, will be ordained to vows of profession with the order. He has spent the priesthood for the Franciscan of the most of his time in the New York area, where the Renewal at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 29 at St. Pat- Franciscan Friars are based, and in addition spent rick Cathedral in New York City. 1 ½ years in Nicaragua. St. Matthew The Apostle Catholic Parish Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, es- 807 Havens Corners Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230 New York, will ordain four Franciscan Friars of tablished in 1987, are known mostly for their First Friday of the Month Fish Fry the Renewal and six candidates from the archdi- work with the poor on several continents and for ocese to the priesthood. their evangelization efforts. Among the order’s May 7th with possible future dates. Brother Joseph Michael, 36, graduated from founding friars were the late Fathers Benedict 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Westerville North High School in 2003 and then Groeschel, CFR, and Andrew Apostoli, CFR. Drive Thru Carry Out Box Only studied literature at Miami University in Oxford, Brother Joseph Michael’s parents, Steve and Ohio. He returned to central Ohio after college Toni Fino, are members at Church of the Resur- Featuring Homemade and worked for a year as a youth minister at rection, where he will celebrate a First Mass of 3 - Pieces of Beer Battered Cod Columbus St. Cecilia and Our Lady of Victory Thanksgiving at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 6. French Fries churches before entering the Franciscan Friars Coleslaw ORDINATION, continued from Page 2 Price – 10.00 (Cash, Check, and Credit/Debit Card. Credit/Debit Card subject to a 1.00 expense charge per He will celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving at 3 his studies for the priesthood. He was ordained to transaction.) p.m. May 30 in Columbus Immaculate Concep- the diaconate by Bishop Brennan in Columbus St. tion Church, 414 E. North Broadway. RSVP by Joseph Cathedral on Sept. 14, 2019. Thursday, May 20 to (614) 267-9241 or icoffice@ His home parish is the New Albany Church of iccols.org. the Resurrection. While at the Josephinum, he Deacon Joseph, 28, was born in the Indian performed assignments at the cathedral, Bethesda St. Jude Council 5801 province of Kerala and moved with his family to Healing Ministry, Columbus St. Charles Prepara- Website: www.kofc5801.org England when he was 9 or 10 years old. He gradu- tory School and St. Paul, Sunbury St. John Neu- Facebook: www.facebook.com/KofC5801 ated from Kensington College in London, earning mann and Columbus St. Cecilia and Immaculate All proceeds go towards scholarships for 8th graders attending a Catholic High School. a Bachelor of Arts degree in theology, then came Conception churches. He has been living in En- to the Pontifical College Josephinum to complete gland for the past year. Catholic Times 8 May 23, 2021 DISCIPLESHIP, continued from Page 3 es and families and proclaiming the at a Young Life camp for families. ” Paul Church, where they have started Church’s teaching on those subjects. After high school, she attended the a family ministry. Stephanie also is on “I’m a work in progress, but by His University of South , where the leadership team for the Columbus grace, I do my best to trust Him each she received a Bachelor of Science Catholic Women’s Conference and is day and to be aware of His presence degree in psychology. “I was inter- part of the St. Martha Giving Circle, in me and the people I’m interacting ested in mental health counseling and a group affiliated with The Catho- with,” she said. knew I wanted to help others, yet was lic Foundation of the diocese, which Rapp, 36, grew up in Berkeley not sure what the Lord had in store for brings women together to increase Heights, New Jersey with one young- me,” she said. awareness of, and raise funds for, di- er sister. “My Catholic faith always “I started working for a homeless ocesan organizations. was a significant part of my life,” she shelter for families, first during the sum- Following graduation from college, said. “I can’t remember a time when I mer and then in a more substantial job. she worked for a county children’s didn’t talk to God or pray, even when What was important besides the work services agency in the Tampa, Florida I was a child.” itself was just being open to allowing area. Her first social work position after In high school, she became in- Jesus’ light to shine through me into the moving to Columbus was with the Sal- volved with Young Life, an interde- lives of the people I encountered.” vation Army, where she was involved nominational Christian ministry for While in college, a friend intro- in anti-human trafficking efforts. She young people. “God used Young Life duced her to her husband, Craig. The later was a clinician with the Buckeye Stephanie Rapp (right) with her husband to call me into a deeper relationship couple have been married for 12 years Ranch, which provides mental health with Him,” she said. “I went to Young and moved to Columbus so he could services for children and families at Craig and children (from left) Liam, Lilyana Life camp after my freshman year of attend the law several central Ohio locations. and Logan. high school and experienced a signifi- school and receive a law degree. “The Lord called me to His service experiences so that each benefits from cant encounter with the Lord. Stephanie attended graduate school and gave me the courage and strength the other. “I‘m blessed in that way,” “At the end of the week of camp, at Ohio State and received both a I needed to become involved with an- she said. “There’s a wonderful con- there are 20 minutes of silence, and I Master of Social Work degree and a ti-trafficking work and mental health vergence in how being a spouse and a could feel God speaking to me at that Master of Arts degree in public policy counseling,” she said. “To be able to parent helps me as marriage and fami- time. When I came back from camp, and management from the institution. be present and accompany others, as ly life director and vice versa. life was not the same. I wanted to tell Craig is an attorney for HSBC, a Brit- well as advocate for change, is a great “It also strengthens Craig and I in everyone the Good News, and God ish multinational bank that is the larg- privilege.” our own vocation of marriage. We are used me to share the Gospel with est bank in Europe, with branches in She first became involved with the striving for holiness together, hoping many friends at camp over the next eight states and throughout the world. Marriage and Family Life Office as a to set an example for our children and few years. I later became a volunteer The couple have three children – volunteer for its marriage preparation to be a blessing to our parish and the Young Life leader and also volun- Lilyana, 6; Liam, 4; and Logan, 1 – program and, with her husband, tak- world around us,” Rapp said. “By no teered for a month during the summer and are members of Westerville St. ing a Natural Family Planning class means are we perfect; no family is, instructed by Fullin. She also was an other than the Holy Family. But it is ambassador for the Fair Trade pro- within the home where hopefully we gram of the diocesan Office for So- learn to love God and others.” cial Concerns and wrote a series on Rapp also is part of the commission the subject for The Catholic Times. for the diocese’s Real Presence, Real “After having volunteered with the Future campaign. She describes this as diocese, I felt drawn to this type of “an exciting time to renew the Church, ministry. So when my husband and I focusing on Christ’s Real Presence in discerned it was time for me to find the Eucharist and the role of families a new job, the diocese was the first in the future of the Church.” place I looked,” Rapp said. “At that “We all need to spend time with time, they were searching for a direc- Christ and to take Him with us to our tor for the Marriage and Family Life spouses, our children, our neighbors, Office, so I applied and prayed. That our friends and beyond,” she said. ”He was almost five years ago, and it has is present first and foremost in the Eu- been a wonderful opportunity.” charist, and He wants to use each of us Her position brings her a unique to extend His presence into every part chance to combine home and work of our lives and into the world.” Increasing the presence of Christ Compliments of throughout the DEE PRINTING, INC. Diocese and upholding 4999 Transamerica Drive the Faith for future 4999 Transamerica Drive Columbus,Columbus, Ohio Ohio 43228 43228 generations. 777-8700 the Murnane Family Learn more at: Specializing in Catholic Church Sunday bulletins and www.RealPresenceRealFuture.org Serving Columbus Diocese and others since 1974

catholic-times-small-ad.indd 1 3/8/21 9:05 AM May 23, 2021 Catholic Times 9 ‘Putting others first’ key for Catholic Man of the Year By Tim Puet son is staying nance person; is co-director, with his to use this as an opportunity Catholic Times Reporter home with the wife, of the Parish School of Reli- to reunite with Christ. Hopefully, we children, homes- gion; established a daily virtual prayer all can stand in front of God together chooling the old- group; and serves the church in many The diocese’s Catholic Man of the one day and hear, ‘Well done, good est one, and is additional ways. and faithful servant.’” Year for 2021 says one phrase will tell involved with al- “Father Ed talked about sacrifice,” him whether he has fulfilled his mis- Presentation of the Catholic Man most every facet Johnson said after receiving the of the Year award usually occurs at a sion as a husband and father. of parish life at award. “I’ve been reading The Spir- “My wife, Ann, and I talk often men’s club luncheon in February but both Our Lady it of the Liturgy by Cardinal Joseph was delayed this year because of the about our purpose as parents, and we of Lourdes and Ratzinger, who became Pope Ben- always come back to the phrase ‘Well pandemic. Hardin County’s Stephan Johnson edict XVI, and he also talks a great Johnson was chosen by a selection done, good and faithful servant,’” other Catholic deal about sacrifice. The book goes Stephan Johnson said. “For me to committee from among more than church, Kenton into the Mass in detail and notes that a 20 men nominated for the award. have been successful will mean that . key phrase is when the celebrant says, one day, our kids will be in heaven Clark said this was the largest num- “Steve has helped in so many ways,” ‘Pray, my brothers and sisters, that my ber of nominees in the award’s 64- and go in front of God, and that’s what said Father Shikina, who became pas- sacrifice and yours may be acceptable He will say to them.” year history. The committee included tor of both parishes last July. “He is the to God, the almighty Father.’ representatives from Young Catholic Johnson, a member of Ada Our spiritual leader of his household, he “That phrase is kind of a driving Lady of Lourdes Church, received Professionals, the Catholic Men’s was of great assistance to both parishes force our family has used, in that Je- Ministry, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club’s by setting up livestreaming, creating a sus offered the ultimate sacrifice on annual award from Bishop Robert website and doing other things when the cross, and we are called to unite the Serra Club and the luncheon club. Brennan on Friday, May 7 in a Zoom the pandemic started, and he’s also ac- ourselves in that sacrifice. Ann and I The club established the honor in presentation also featuring his par- tive in the community, sacrificing his have strived to bring to our kids this 1957, awarding it to John Igoe of Co- ish’s pastor, Father Ed Shikina, and time to benefit others. He’s inspired me idea of sacrifice, of putting others first. lumbus St. Agatha Church, and has luncheon club president David Clark. to be a better pastor and inspired other “We can view the pandemic as a presented it every year since then. Johnson, 36, and his wife, a pro- parishioners by all he’s done.” hindrance or use it as an opportunity,” The 2020 recipient was Dr. Raymond fessor at Ohio Northern University in At Our Lady of Lourdes, Johnson he said. “It’s been such a blessing for Sheridan of Grove City Our Lady of Ada, are raising four children ranging also is an unofficial parish mainte- our parish, for our diocese and for the Perpetual Help Church. in age from infancy to 7 years. John- Local news and events Bishop to celebrate Pentecost vigil Mass at Our Lady of Peace Bishop Robert Brennan will be the and year of championship, and one tact Michael Haemmerle at colum- June 6 at Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 principal celebrant for a vigil Mass contact phone number. Write “golf” [email protected]. U.S. Route 23, Lewis Center. The rain for the feast of Pentecost at 6:30 p.m. on the memo line of the check. The date is Sunday, June 13 at the same Saturday, May 22 in Columbus Our deadline is Friday, July 2. Chillicothe St. Peter plans time. Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Domin- For those not wishing to play golf, 175th anniversary celebration Participants are asked to meet in ion Blvd. The Mass will be sponsored the club’s outside patio and restaurant Chillicothe St. Peter Church will front of the Big Meadows picnic shel- by Columbus Catholic Renewal and area will be open at 2:15 p.m. Coach- celebrate its 175th anniversary this ter. Look for white balloons. If you hosted by the Our Lady of Peace es of the championship teams who are year after a one-year delay because of have trouble finding parking, there is prayer ministry. not playing golf will be available at the COVID pandemic. a grassy overflow parking site in the Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the time. Participants are encouraged Bishop Robert Brennan will cel- Big Meadows area. registration is required for attendance. to bring memorabilia. Hikers will walk 1.6 miles in a To register, go to https://www.signup- For more information, contact ebrate an anniversary Mass at the church, located at 118 Church St., on loop along the river and park, doing a genius.com/go/10c0d45a9ac2ea7f- Metzger at [email protected] or combination of the Big Meadows and cc61-pentecost. (614) 578-7896. Tuesday, June 29, the Feast of Sts. Pe- ter and Paul and the 176th anniversary Scenic River trails. The path is most- of the laying of the church’s corner- ly paved, with some gravel. Masks CCL reunion golf outing planned Josephinum to host Quo Vadis stone. are required. No pets will be allowed. A golf outing that will serve as a vocations retreat in July Former pastors of the parish, in- RSVP by calling or texting Deborah- reunion for Central Catholic League The annual Quo Vadis vocations maria at (614) 965-7803. teams that won state championships cluding Msgr. Anthony Frecker, Fa- discernment retreat for young men ther James Black and Father William in men’s sports between 1971 and entering grades 9 to 12 will take place 1992 will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 Hahn, will be in attendance. Other Motorcycles to be blessed Sunday to Wednesday, July 25 to 28 former pastors have been invited to at Newark St. Francis de Sales p.m. Monday, July 12 at the Pinnacle at the Pontifical College Josephinum, Golf Club in Grove City. attend. Motorcycle riders and passengers 7625 N. High St., Columbus. Also planned are an Oktoberfest, a need the protection of God while they The event will be in a four-man The retreat will be led by priests and scramble format at a cost of $400 per celebration of the dedication of the ride. Father Dave Sizemore will be of- seminarians of the Diocese of Colum- church on Friday, Dec. 5, and an event ficiating at a blessing of motorcycles team. The fee will cover 18 holes of bus and is supported by the diocesan golf with a cart, plus a box lunch from on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2022, the Feast of and riders at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June Office of Vocations. The cost is $40 the Chair of St. Peter. 6 in the rear parking lot of Newark St. Cimi’s Bistro. and scholarships are available. Participating four-man teams are Francis de Sales Church, 58 Granville The registration deadline is Fri- St. asked to send a check to Gary Metzger, day, July 16. To register or for more Catholic singles hike 4652 St. Andrews Drive, Grove City scheduled at Highbanks Those attending will receive a information, go to http://www. prayer card and a sticker of St. Colum- OH 43123 and include the names of seekholiness.com/quo-vadis or con- A hike for Catholic singles will take the team members, their school, sport place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, banus, the patron of motorcyclists. Catholic Times 10 May 23, 2021 Bishop visits farms in Chillicothe, Circleville area on St. Isidore’s feast By Jerry Freewalt Director, Office for Social Concerns

Bishop Robert Brennan made pas- toral visits on Friday, May 14 to fami- ly farms near Chillicothe and Circlev- ille on the occasion of the feast of St. Isidore the Farmer. The bishop started his day concele- brating Mass with Fr. Timothy Hayes at Bishop Flaget School in Chilli- cothe. In his homily to the students, Bishop Brennan expressed his deep appreciation for the farming commu- nity and to the students for their school projects centered on agriculture and caring for God’s creation. After Mass, school principal Laura Corcoran led a tour showcasing recently hatched chickens, indoor planters with grow lights and a greenhouse. The bishop enjoyed lunch at St. Bishop Brennan exits the cab of Dennis Mary Church in Chillicothe consist- Bishop Robert Brennan blesses Dennis and Laura Corcoran in a field on their farm in Ross ing of food produced by local farmers Corcoran’s John Deere tractor after taking of the parish. Items included Italian County on Friday, May 14, the feast of St. Isidore the Farmer. CT photos by Ken Snow a turn at the wheel to plant popcorn. beef, purple asparagus, salad, straw- berries and apple cider. During his visit to the Hirsch Fruit Farm Market, which has been selling produce since 1890, Bishop Brennan toured the farm in a truck driven by St. Mary’s parishioner Mike Hirsch. Long rows of strawberries, blackber- ries and fruit trees lined the route. A highlight of the tour was a demonstra- tion of the farm’s cider mill machin- ery and a taste of apple cider. The bishop then drove to Ross County and climbed aboard a large John Deere tractor driven by Dennis Corcoran, husband of Laura Corcor- an, and planted rows of popcorn. At one point during the planting, Bishop Brennan became the farmer as he got behind the wheel to drive the tractor. It was a truly memorable experience for the shepherd of the diocese. After the bishop blessed the field and the farm couple, he was intro- Bishop Brennan visits with Mike Hirsch, a duced to their children and the fami- Chillicothe St. Mary parishioner who owns ly’s horse Oreo, a former actor in the Cassidy Corcoran (left) shows Bishop Brennan her horse Oreo. Tecumseh! outdoor drama, and their Hirsch Fruit Farm. 4-H steer Bernie. His final stop was an orchard owned by Steve and Marian Garner, parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Circleville. The bishop was wel- comed by several friends of the fami- ly. Among the numerous fruit trees in the orchard are 72 varieties of apples. The couple named certain varieties after like St. Cecilia and St. Jo- seph. Following the tour, the bishop blessed the people gathered and the orchard next to the first tree the cou- ple grafted. During all of his stops the bishop expressed his sincere gratitude to the farmers for stewarding God’s gifts of creation and working to provide for Bishop Brennan blesses an orchard owned by Steve and Marian Garner, parishioners at Circleville St. Joseph Church, along with family our daily needs. members and friends. May 23, 2021 Catholic Times 11 Downtown procession honors Our Lady of Fatima on feast day

A procession honoring Our Lady of Fatima on Thursday, May 13 started at Columbus Holy Family Church and proceeded east on Broad Street through the downtown area.

A procession through downtown Columbus on Thursday, May 13, the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima, passes by St. Joseph Cathedral. CT photos by Ken Snow

Participants enter Columbus St. Patrick Church for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Led by altar servers from Columbus St. Patrick Church, approximately 200 people, includ- at the end of the procession honoring Our Lady of Fatima. ing Bishop Robert Brennan, participated in the procession on the Marian feast.

The setting sun shines on the statue of Our Lady of Fatima near the end of the day. Bishop Robert Brennan gazes at the statue of Our Lady of Fatima as the faithful stop across the street from St. Joseph Cathedral to pray for her intercession. Catholic Times 12 May 23, 2021 Many parishes reviving summer, fall festivals By Doug Bean Having everything outside means Catholic Times Editor making some adjustments from past festivals for St. John Neumann and other parishes. As COVID-19 restrictions begin to “We’ll have live music, a stage un- ease, a number of parishes throughout der the tent, our tables will be approx- the diocese are resuming their festi- imately 6 feet apart, and we’ll fol- vals this summer and fall. low all the state guidelines,” Deacon After the pandemic gripped the coun- Calcara said. “We’ll provide masks, try in March 2020 and brought every- we’re going to have more hand-wash- day activities to a standstill, large gath- ing stations, and sanitizer and wipes erings went by the wayside because of on every table. We also are going to government mandates and in the inter- have volunteers to go around and est of safety. This year, approximately wipe down the tables. So we’re taking half of the parishes that hold annual all the precautions that we can.” festivals decided to go ahead with their Sterling Fundways of Columbus outdoor events. The others sitting out will provide rides while taking the this year hope to be back in 2022. necessary precautions for social dis- Several parishes pushed their 2021 tancing and proper sanitizing. “Still dates back until late summer hoping a work in progress,” Deacon Calcara that conditions would be more con- said, is how to offer children’s games. ducive to safely conducting activities In addition to all activities being that bring parishioners, families and outside, a cash raffle will be held in- Columbus St. Timothy Church’s Festival on the Green will return this summer after the friends together. A few others are still stead of a silent auction, and food event was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. undecided whether to go forward with trucks will be on site in place of food Photos courtesy St. Timothy Church their festivals. prepared by parish members, includ- Four parish events are scheduled to ing Deacon Calcara’s homemade take place in June. Most of the others meatballs and pasta sauce. The lo- are planned from mid-July through cal Jet’s Pizza franchise, operated by Labor Day. St. John Neumann parishioner Mike Columbus St. Catharine of Siena’s Couchman, will continue as it has the festival, typically held in early June, past few years as a major sponsor and was moved to the second weekend food provider. in August. Columbus Our Lady of “If we have great weather, we feel Peace’s festival is being replaced by like we’re going to be slammed,” other activities celebrating the par- Deacon Calcara said. ish’s 75th anniversary. Similar to St. John Neumann, Gah- The festival season concludes with anna St. Matthew the Apostle Church the annual Portsmouth St. Mary Inter- is making minor alterations that in- national Festival on Sept. 17-19 and clude additional seating outside and the Columbus Italian Festival at St. sanitizing stations, and there will be John the Baptist Church on Oct. 8-10. no face painting, hair dye and bounce In Delaware County, two of the house this year. larger festivals in the diocese are tak- St. Matthew festival chair Rob- ing different paths. Sunbury St. John in Kuhns also said that Monte Carlo Neumann is going ahead with its fes- games remain up in the air because of tival on June 18-19, but Delaware St. a potential shortage of dealers. Mary is holding off until 2022. Columbus St. Timothy’s Festival on Deacon Carl Calcara, St. John Neu- Rides and games will return to St. Timothy’s Festival on the Green and other parish the Green will be held a week before festivals this summer with sanitizing and distancing protocols in place. mann’s Community Festival com- St. Matthew’s festival on the weekend mittee chair, had some initial appre- of July 9-10. hension about whether to go forward ting a good response from the volun- Longtime St. Timothy festival chair teers (about 350 annually lend a hand after hearing that some of the bigger Joe Lorenz estimates that about 80 festivals at Columbus parishes were at the festival) and that’s really an in- percent to 90 percent of the activities dication that people are ready to move cancelled, but the committee voted this year will be outdoors, where rides unanimously to proceed. on and feel comfortable.” and games will be spaced farther apart Among the parishes cancelling “We thought it was important to get for social distancing. There also will people together this summer after ev- their festivals this year in addition be live music and a special raffle for a to Delaware St. Mary are Zanesville erybody was cooped up last summer,” 2021 Honda Accord. Deacon Calcara said. “We just felt St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Nich- One of the events remaining inside olas, Danville St. Luke, Columbus that it was important to have some- will be bingo in the school’s air-con- thing for not only the St. John New- St. Margaret of Cortona, Columbus ditioned gym. The festival’s signature Holy Spirit, Columbus St. Elizabeth, man community but the community at pizza will be available and more food large, the Sunbury-Galena area. Columbus St. Andrew, Columbus St. trucks will be on site to accommodate Anthony, Newark Blessed Sacrament “Our committee members are excit- hungry guests. ed. I think the key is that we’re having and St. Francis de Sales, and John- “We’re definitely anticipating large stown Church of the Ascension. everything outside.” crowds,” Lorenz said. “And I’m get- May 23, 2021 Catholic Times 13

Summer, fall festival schedule Save the Date for diocesan parishes Dates and times for summer festi- Aug. 6-7 val around the diocese, when avail- St. Pius X (Tentative) able and as supplied to The Catholic 1051 S. Waggoner Rd., Reynoldsburg Times, are listed below. Several par- ishes were still deciding on the fate Aug. 7 of their festivals at press time. Check Our Lady of Victory parish websites and bulletins for up- 1559 Roxbury Road, Columbus The Third Annual Hospitaller’s Dinner dates throughout the spring and sum- 6-11 p.m. mer. Benefiting the Order of Malta Center of Care Aug. 8 JUNE Immaculate Conception Columbus Region’s Annual Defense of the Faith Lecture 215 E. North St., Kenton Keynote Address June 13 Noon-7 p.m. St. Ann/St. Mary 405 Chestnut St., Dresden Aug. 12-14 Dr. Peter Kreeft Corpus Christi procession after the 9 St. Catharine of Siena Professor of Philosophy at Boston College a.m. Mass followed by reception at 500 S. Gould Rd., Columbus parish hall 5-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday Friday September 17, 2021 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM June 18-19 Aug. 12-14 St. John Neumann St. Brendan Jessing Center at 9633 E. State Route 37, Sunbury 4475 Rd., Hilliard The Pontifical College Josephinum 6-11 p.m. Friday, 5-11 p.m. Saturday 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 3-6 p.m. 7625 North High Street (family hours), 6-11:30 p.m. Saturday Columbus, Ohio 43235 June 18-19 St. Rose Aug. 13-14 119 W. Water St., New Lexington St. Mary, Mother of God (German Please call Len Barbe at 614-738-2464 for more information Village) or email [email protected] June 25-26 361 E. Whittier and Bruck Sts., Co- Holy Trinity lumbus Garden Party The Order of Malta Center of Care (is a 501c3) is located in the St. John Center, 640 S. Ohio Ave. Columbus, OH which is a part of the Community of Holy Rosary / St. John the Evangelist Parish. It services the needs of the poor and the sick in 225 S. Columbus, St., Somerset Aug. 13-14 the surrounding neighborhood. The Center of Care is staffed by volunteers from the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order 6 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday St. Cecilia (Tentative) of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, members of the Catholic Medical Association and many friends. 434 Norton Rd., Columbus JULY POR FAVOR PONGA EN 23 MAYO 2021, NÚMERO Aug. 20-21 Fecha July 9-10 Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Timothy 3730 Broadway, Grove City En el caso matrimonial con el nombre MIGUEL ANGEL AGUIRRE and ALEJANDRINA DE JESUS 1088 Thomas Lane, Columbus 6 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday BEZA JUAREZ , el Tribunal de la Diócesis de Columbus, Ohio, en este momento no es consciente de 6 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday la dirección actual de ALEJANDRINA DE JESUS BEZA JUAREZ . El Tribunal adjunto avisa a ella/él de este caso y invita a ella/él a contactar REVEREND DENNIS STEVENSON, JCL, el Juez Presidente y Aug. 26-28 único, no más tarde que 7 JUNE 2021 - teléfono 241-2500 Extensión 3. Cualquiera que sepa el parade- July 15-17 St. Joan of Arc (Tentative) ro actual de ALEJANDRINA DE JESUS BEZA JUAREZ, adjunto pide que hacen saber a ella/él de esta St. Matthew the Apostle 10700 Liberty Rd., Powell citación o avisa al Tribunal de la dirección actual de ella/él. 807 Havens Corners Rd., Gahanna 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m.-11 6-11 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m.-midnight p.m. Friday and Saturday Dado este 11 MAYO 2021 . Fecha Friday and Saturday SEPTEMBER EL REVERENDO DENNIS STEVENSON, JCL July 16-17 El Juez Presidente St. Joseph Sept. 3-5 613 N. Tuscarawas Ave., Dover St. Michael Sue Ulmer La Notaria 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday 5750 N. High St., Worthington 7-11 p.m. Friday, 5-11 p.m. Saturday In the marriage case styled MIGUEL ANGEL AGUIRRE and ALEJANDRINA DE JESUS BEZA JUAREZ, July 30-31 and Sunday the Tribunal of the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio is currently unaware of the present address of ALE- Immaculate Conception JANDRINA DE JESUS BEZA . The Tribunal herewith informs him of the case and invites him to contact 414 E. North Broadway, Columbus REVEREND DENNIS STEVENSON, JCL, Presiding and sole Judge, no later than 7 JUNE 2021 – or call Sept. 17-19 phone 241-2500 Extension 3. Anyone who knows of the whereabouts of ALEJANDRINA DE JESUS 5 p.m. Friday, all day Saturday St. Mary BEZA is herewith asked to make this Citation known to her or to inform the Tribunal of his current 524 6th St., Portsmouth address. AUGUST OCTOBER Given this 11 MAY 2021;

Aug. 6-7 Oct. 8-10 REVEREND DENNIS STEVENSON, JCL St. Stephen the Martyr St. John the Baptist (Tentative) Presiding Judge 4131 Clime Rd., Columbus Hamlet and Lincoln Sts., Columbus 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 5 p.m.-mid- Italian Festival Sue Ulmer night Saturday 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Satur- Notary day, noon-7 p.m. Sunday Catholic Times 14 May 23, 2021 Pentecost Year B THE WEEKDAY BIBLE READINGS 5/24-5/29 FRIDAY WEDNESDAY Sirach 44:1,9-13 Tobit 3:1-11a,16-17a Spirit unleashes God’s power in us MONDAY Psalm 149:1b-6a,9b Psalm 25:2-5b,6,7bc,8-9 Vigil Mass Genesis 3:9-15,20 Mark 11:11-26 Mark 12:18-27 Genesis 11:1–9, Exodus 19:3–8a, SCRIPTURE READINGS or Acts 1:12-14 Psalm 87:1-3,5-7 SATURDAY THURSDAY 16–20b, Ezekiel 37:1–14 or Joel Father Timothy Hayes John 19:25-34 Sirach 51:12cd-20 Tobit 6:10-11;7:1bcde, 3:1–5 Psalm 19:8-11 9-17;8:4-9a Father Timothy M. Hayes is pastor Mark 11:27-33 Psalm 128:1-5 Psalm 104:1–2, 24, 35, 27–28, 29, 30 of Chillicothe St. Mary and St. Pe- TUESDAY Mark 12:28-34 Romans 8:22–27 ter; and Waverly, St. Mary, Queen Sirach 35:1-12 5/31-6/5 John 7:37–39 of the Missions. Psalm 50:5-8.14,23 FRIDAY Mark 10:28-31 MONDAY Tobit 11:5-17 reach the goal God has set for us: fear Zephaniah 3:14-18a Psalm 146:1b-2,6c-10 Mass During the Day WEDNESDAY or Romans 12:9-16 Mark 12:35-37 of the Lord (wonder and awe in God’s Sirach 36:1,4-5a,10-17 Isaiah 12:2-3,4bcd,5-6 Acts 2:1–11 Psalm 79:8-9,11,13 SATURDAY Psalm 104:1, 24, 29–30, 31, 34 presence), piety, fortitude, knowledge, Luke 1:39-56 counsel, understanding and wisdom. Mark 10:32-45 Tobit 12:1,5-15,20 1 Corinthians 12:3b–7, 12–13 or TUESDAY Tobit 13:2,6efgh,7-8 Galatians 5:16–25 Faith, hope and love grow in us in THURSDAY Tobit 2:9-14 Mark 12:38-44 proportion to our cooperation with the Sirach 42:15-25 Psalm 112:1-2,7-9 John 20:19–23 or John 15:26–27; Psalm 33:2-9 Mark 12:13-17 16:12–15 Spirit. Mark 10:46-52 The account of Pentecost from the Pentecost is the celebration of the Acts of the Apostles indicates that DIOCESAN WEEKLY RADIO AND TELEVISION birth of the Church and the last day of Mary, the mother of Jesus, was present MASS SCHEDULE: WEEKS OF MAY 23 AND 30, 2021 the Easter season. The meaning of this in the time of prayer before the coming of the Spirit. The 12 (now including day is so rich that there is an abundance SUNDAY MASS Mass from the Archdiocese of 12:05 p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m. of Scriptures offered for proclamation. Matthias in Judas’ place) begin their 10:30 a.m. Mass from Columbus Milwaukee at 6:30 a.m. on ION TV Saturdays, Mass from Columbus mission in Jerusalem and end up going St. Joseph Cathedral on St. Gabriel (AT&T U-verse Channel 195, Dish St. Joseph Cathedral on St. Gabriel The Vigil Mass of Pentecost includes Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at Network Channel 250, or DirecTV Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at four possible first readings or even in- out to the whole world. To evangelize is our common call. www.stgabrielradio.com and diocesan Channel 305). www.stgabrielradio.com and diocesan vites use of them all, as at the Easter website, www.columbuscatholic.org. website, www.columbuscatholic.org. Vigil. The Mass of the Day adds extra This call is eminently practical. It is Mass from Massillon St. Mary (Saturdays on radio only), choices for both the second reading addressed to us right where we are. It 10:30 a.m. Mass from Portsmouth St. Church at 10:30 a.m. on WILB is given to us for the sake of those who Mary Church on St. Gabriel Radio (FM radio (AM 1060, FM 94.5 and 89.5), Videos of Masses are available at and the Gospel and throws in a Pen- 88.3), Portsmouth. Canton, heard in Tuscarawas, any time on the internet at these tecost Sequence in praise of the Holy are already in our lives and those who will cross our paths in this world. Pen- Holmes, and Coshocton counties. and many other parish websites: Spirit. The one text that is common to Mass with the Passionist Fathers at Mattingly Settlement St. Mary (www. both the Vigil and the Mass of the Day tecost reminds us of the power of our 7:30 a.m. on WWHO-TV (the CW), DAILY MASS stannstmary,org); Columbus St. confirmation and of the grace at work Channel 53, Columbus and 10:30 8 a.m., Our Lady of the Angels Patrick (www.stpatrickcolumbus. is the Antiphon of the Responsorial a.m. on WHIZ-TV, Channel 18, Monastery in Birmingham, Ala. org); Delaware St. Mary (www. Psalm: “Lord, send out your Spirit, and in us through the sacramental life of the Church. It is time to unleash that Zanesville. Mass from St. Francis de (Encores at noon, 7 p.m. and delawarestmary,org); Sunbury renew the face of the earth.” Sales Seminary, Milwaukee, at 10 midnight). See EWTN above; and St. John Neumann (www. Once thing is clear: Acknowledge- power. a.m. on WWHO-TV. Check local cable on I-Lifetv (Channel 113 , Ada, saintjohnsunbury.org); and Columbus ment of the role of the Holy Spirit Rivers of living water flow from system for cable channel listing. Logan, Millersburg, Murray City, Immaculate Conception (www.iccols. someone who knows Jesus. The Holy Washington C.H.; Channel 125, org). Check your parish website tfor points to the overflowing love of God Mass from Our Lady of the Angels Marion, Newark, Newcomerstown additional information. for His people and all creation. When Spirit is within us. We have received the gift of the Spirit as an indwelling Monastery, Birmingham, Ala., at 8 and New Philadelphia; Channel the Spirit is given, God makes His a.m. on EWTN (Spectrum Channel 207, Zanesville); 8 p.m., St. Gabriel We pray Weeks IV and I, Seasonal power available to all, each according presence. From the Spirit flow truth, 385, Insight Channel 382, or WOW Radio (AM 820), Columbus, and at Propers of the Liturgy of the Hours. courage, commitment and even a will- Channel 378). (Encores at noon, 7 www.stgabrielradio.com. to a unique call. p.m., and midnight). As disciples of the risen and ascend- ingness to die for something greater ed Lord, we have three responsibilities: than ourselves. We are in a world that does not moves within us to be more than we topsy-turvy and upside down. In our to believe and grow in faith, to discern are. We cannot do it. Yet, through the world, we hear many voices. We don’t our gifts and call, and to act through have an openness to truth at present. We don’t like to be challenged. We Spirit, it will be accomplished. “Lord, understand one another. There is divi- the power of the Holy Spirit to bring send out your Spirit, and renew the the world to Jesus. don’t want to be moved beyond our own comfort zone. And yet, the Spirit face of the earth!” The gifts of the Spirit assist us to We are living in an odd world. It is See GOD’S POWER Page 15 Trinity Sunday Year B Holy Spirit helps us accept mystery of Triune God Deuteronomy 4:32–34, 39–40 to help us understand His nature, the there is no other.” them in the name of the Father, and of Psalm 33:4–5, 6, 9, 18–19, 20, 22 depth of this truth cannot be reduced At the same time, God is a commu- the Son.” Romans 8:14–17 to an idea that human beings came nity, a family. God is Father, Son and The Church lives in awareness of Matthew 28:16–20 up with. It is a revelation of God that Holy Spirit. God’s reality as a commu- this truth in multiple ways. First, it is has been given to us through Jesus nity of three persons sharing one divine the very life of the Church that com- We have entered into the Ordinary Christ to which we are made capable nature is the heart of the self-revelation municates relationship with the Triune Time. Yet, on this Sunday after Pente- of responding through the action of the that is understood through the gift of God. Second, it is in the liturgy, espe- cost, we find ourselves celebrating the Holy Spirit in our hearts. the Spirit of the Father and the Son. cially the celebration of the Mass, and wondrous mystery of the Holy Trinity. God is one. This is the heart of the This is the heart of the New Testa- the other sacraments, that we encoun- The Christian God is not a myth. It faith of Jesus’ own people. Moses tells ment revelation in Jesus Christ. In ter God as He is. is not some relic of a past age to be the people of Israel: “This is why you Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus gives His fi- Finally, it is through her teachings, discarded by a more enlightened age. must now know, and fix in your heart, nal command to share this faith with While it is true that God has made use that the Lord is God in the heavens the whole world: “Go, therefore, and of human culture, including myths, above and on earth below, and that make disciples of all nations, baptizing See HOLY SPIRIT, Page 15 May 23, 2021 Catholic Times 15 CATHOLIC WORD SEARCH HOLY SPIRIT, continued from Page 14 the dogmas and doctrines of faith, as His own life into our human nature. P TSOCETNE moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www expressed in the scriptures, the cate- Intimacy with a true friend means EHZIMBVDEZITPAB chism and the theology that is hand- sharing the depths of one’s spirit. Dis- ed on to us through tradition, that the ciples of the Lord Jesus are invited to Church opens up the mystery to us. discover this friendship with Jesus and MAYCHYVSSKQCEXK She does this so that we can experience with one another. In the end, this is the salvation and enter into full personal kind of friendship God wants with us. BQLANGUAGEPJLVY relationship with the living God. Blessed the people the Lord has cho- You may not be able to explain the sen to be his own. OSNDDVAIXTSSCNF Trinity, but you can love with your The whole world is created for love. mind, your heart, your soul and all The love that is at the foundation of the LXBPNHVJEGJEGCP your human strength the God Who is world is the love of the Holy Trinity. Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God has God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We DDATQITMTMEUHUE shared the most intimate truth, some- are made in the divine image, with the thing that we would not be able to rights and responsibilities that make us EEDANFWRXKRGOET discover on our own: that the unity of capable of entering into a real relation- God is a unity that is at the same time ship with Him. Will we seek to respond NRDIREIFIWUNLVE a Trinity. to the Triune God, the Father, the Son God wants us to know Him. He and the Holy Spirit, Who invite us to EEYHSMPROBSOYVR wants to share with us something of enter into a living relationship that will His own inner life because He loves last forever? DHDCLCOEEPATSSQ us. To accept this gift as gift and to re- God, Father, Son and Spirit, bless spond in the same way to the best of us! Free us to enter into the mystery TTAETQIURXLVPRP our ability, giving our whole selves of your love. Come, Holy Spirit! Lord back to God in the same love is the Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, DANEPDUPDQEHIXB only proper response. God is real and have mercy on us. Abba, Father, hear true, and we can by His grace receive our prayer! QGKPHAIALFMJRCV JOB OPENINGS GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM FFESRACTSESGIJV Zanesville, Ohio PEGHERGHIBSUTCL Chaplain STCA ERIF RETEP Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville, Ohio is seeking a full-time Chaplain to provide DEZITPAB DEREHTAG TNEPER spiritual support, counseling and advocacy for patients, family members and staff. Require- YADHTRIB TIRIPSYLOH HCEEPS ments include Master’s in Divinity or related field, 4 units of CPE and board certification as a Chaplain. Ideal candidate is a living witness to the Catholic faith through engagement in SELPICSID MELASUREJ SEUGNOT parish life and has a deep understanding of the Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives and DENEDLOBME EGAUGNAL DNIW the ability to promote the organization’s Catholic affiliation, teachings and Catholic identity. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online to Job ID #9345 at https://genesishcs.org or send resume to [email protected]. GOD’S POWER, continued from Page 14 sion. There are broken bonds. We live verge of going global with their mes- Mission Consultant in a world in need of healing. How will sage. We are in the presence of folks Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville, Ohio is seeking a full-time Mission Consultant to we accomplish anything together if we who are from everywhere and who, support the development and implementation of the annual Mission Integration Assess- cannot speak the same language? We like us, long for something more than ment & Action Plan. Requirements include Bachelors' degree in pastoral ministry, education, live in Babel. We want to reach heav- this world can offer. social work, or related field. Ideal candidate is a living witness to the Catholic faith through en, but we are stuck on earth, each of The Holy Spirit is ready to unleash engagement in parish life and has a deep understanding of the Catholic Ethical and Religious us pursuing our own ends. the newness of Jesus Christ on the Directives and the ability to promote the organization’s Catholic affiliation, teachings and The Spirit wants to gather us together world in hearts that are ready to give Catholic identity. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online to Job ID #9305 at https:// in the very room where we remember all. The Spirit needs room to breathe. genesishcs.org or send resume to [email protected]. all that Jesus said and did and taught Transformation begins here. us. We are with Mary, who said the Come, Holy Spirit! Enkindle in us first complete “yes.” We are with the the fire of God’s love. 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Sue Ulmer 614-299-7700 lanCaSTer, oHIo 43130 Notary 614-268-3834 muetzel.com www.sheridanfuneralhome.net Catholic Times 16 May 23, 2021 Deacon John D. Rankin Funeral Mass for Deacon John D. Church. PRAY FOR OUR DEAD “Jack” Rankin, 84, who died Wednes- He served that parish as a deacon for ALLEGRINI, Lawrence E., 76, formerly LEWIS, Jane A., 85, May 2 day, May 12, will be celebrated Friday, 31 years, until his retirement from ac- of Columbus, April 30 St. Francis de Sales Church, Newcom- May 21 at 10:30 a.m. in Columbus Our tive ministry in 2006, presiding during Little Flower Church, Toledo erstown Lady of Peace Church, with visitation that time at the weddings of all his chil- from 9:30 to 10:30. dren. After working in the computer in- BAUMAN, Virginia (Streng), 97, May 3 LINN, Catherine S. (Bowers), 87, May He was born on November 25, 1936 dustry for decades, he started his second St. Mary Church, Groveport 5 in Lima to Robert and Helen Rankin, career as a hospital chaplain at Mount St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark was a graduate of Lima St. Rose High Carmel Medical Center in Columbus at BERRY, Dr. Richard L., 78, May 7 St. Timothy Church, Columbus MARTIN, John W., 87, May 8 School and received a Bachelor of Sci- age 50, also retiring from that position St. Leo Oratory, Columbus ence degree in business administration in 2006. BLANCHARD, Antonia (Dabo), 93, from the . He was preceded in death by his par- April 30 MARTINDALE, Bryan T., 42, Dec. 28 He served with U.S. Army Intelli- ents; sons, Joseph and Stephen; and sis- St. Bernadette Church, Lancaster St. Rose Church, New Lexington gence in Baltimore, then moved back ter, Marie Reaman. to Lima before coming to Columbus in Survivors include his wife, Maxine BLATERI, John Jr., 91, May 2 McGINNIS, Rosemary (Downs), 63, 1974. (Emmons); children, J. David (Kris- Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Colum- May 2 He graduated from the Diocese of ten Westman), Jeanne Rankin, Robert, bus St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Zanesville Toledo Diaconal School of Education Richard (Betty), Maria (Jim) Kozelek, BRUNTON, David, 78, May 7 McMANUS, Bethanne (Jones), 64, and was ordained as the Diocese of Jackie Learn, Christine Balint Rankin St. Leonard Church, Heath May 6 Columbus’ second lay member of the and Michael Learn; brother, David St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark diaconate by Bishop Edward Herrmann (Linda); sister, Elaine (Jim) Flynn; and CARRIER, Karin R. (Veith), 79, May 8 on Nov. 3, 1975 at Our Lady of Peace 11 grandchildren. St. Mary Magdalene Church, Columbus MICHAEL, Lorene, 79, April 21 Corpus Christi Church, Columbus CARTER, Robert C., 57, April 20 Patricia J. Grilliot St. Christopher Church, Columbus MILLER, Elmer W., 89, May 1 St. Mary Church, Lancaster Funeral Mass for Patricia J. Grilliot, and at Columbus St. Leo School from CAYLOR, Mary R., 87, May 8 88, who died Wednesday, April 28, 1955 to 1994, winning diocesan coach Corpus Christi Church, Columbus MURRAY-HOLBROOK, Kathleen was celebrated Wednesday, May 5 at of the year honors several times. She (Wurdack), 69, April 27 Columbus St. Leo the Great Oratory. also was honored as teacher of the DEAVERS, Kenneth, 78, Dec. 27 St. Mary Magdalene Church, Columbus Burial will be at Sacred Heart Ceme- month by the national publication To- St. Rose Church, New Lexington tery, Anna. day’s Catholic Teacher. NOLL, Ronald L., 78 She was born on July 6, 1932 at Mc- She was preceded in death by her DiDONATO, Jean (Pisano), 92, April Christ the King Church, Columbus 29 Cartyille in Shelby County to Bernard parents; brothers, Bernard, Thomas and REED, Phyllis “Jean,” 89, April 28 and Frances (Drees) Grilliot and gradu- Gerald, and sisters, Delores Frilling, Immaculate Conception Church, Den- nison Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal ated from Mount St. Joseph College in Naomi Schroeder, Marlene Schwartz Church, Columbus Cincinnati. and Thelma Kaup. She is survived by a DURANT, Charles W. “Bill” Jr., 56, She was a teacher at Columbus St. sister, Ruth Gehrlich. Nov. 23 ROLL, Norma M. (Judisch), 99, May 3 Mary Magdalene School for one year St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville St. Francis de Sales Church, Newark EATON, Rosaleen A. (Murnane), 84, ROSS, Nicholas A., 79, Jan. 11 May 12 St. Bernard Church, Corning St. John Church, Logan SCHWENDEMAN, James F., 88, April Our Family Serving Yours... 20 ELLIS, Virginia R. (Rechiche), 93, St. Joseph Church, Plain City Now for 5 Generations, Dec. 27 Over 150 Years St. Rose Church, New Lexington SIGRIST, Wendelin J. “Buz,” 79, April 14 FOX, Robert A., 91, March 30 Holy Spirit Church, Columbus Our family of Funeral Directors Holy Trinity Church, Somerset has expanded to include SNYDER, Darlene C. (Goodrich), 80, Bob Ryan’s son, Kevin. GRIGSBY, Walter, 96, Dec. 24 May 2 Kevin’s great-great-grandfather St. Patrick Church, Junction City St. Aloysius Church, Columbus Patrick Egan established HUNTER, William J., 60, April 13 the company in 1859. STIGLER, Carolyn E. “Elaine,” 80, Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Colum- May 1 Our commitment to bus Central Ohio families St. Nicholas Church, Zanesville has never changed. L-R Funeral Directors, Kevin, Andy & Bob Ryan KEISTER, Betty J. (Dusenbery), 89, UHL, Timothy L., 72, April 20 with spouses, Gini, Khristy & Mary Ginn Ryan May 6 St. Mary Church, Lancaster St. Rose Church, New Lexington Personal, dignified, quality services at a reasonable cost WILHELM, Catherine M. (McGrath), KIENER, Jeffrey L., 78, April 28 72, May 3 St. Matthew Church, Gahanna St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Colum- NEW Northwest Central bus 4661 Kenny Rd. 403 E. Broad St. KOZMAN-BROWN, Betty J. (Bryant), 92, April 16 WOODS, James C., 77, Dec. 31 614.451.5900 614.221.6665 St. Ladislas Church, Columbus St. Bernard Church, Corning May 23, 2021 Catholic Times 17 O’Neil real estate agency celebrates centennial By Tim Puet Catholic Times Reporter CATHOLIC BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT A monthly feature highlighting Catholic business owners and A yellow neon sign in the shape of a house, with entrepreneurs working to share their faith in the marketplace. the words “For Sale” and “Sold” alternately blink- ing on and off at night, has been a familiar sight for motorists traveling along North High Street in Co- “He wanted to be an airline pilot, but our grandfa- lumbus’ Clintonville neighborhood since the 1940s. ther convinced him to join the company, which also The sign stands at Pacemont Road and North included an insurance business. After Grandpap re- High in front of the office of C.R. O’Neil & Co., tired, Dad sold the insurance business,” Dan said. “I a real estate brokerage that is celebrating its 100th joined it 1971, 50 years after Grandpap started the anniversary this year and has been operated by company and 25 years after Dad joined it. the same Catholic family since it was opened by “Another brother, Pat, joined in 1974 and retired Charles O’Neil in 1921 at the corner of Patterson in 2008. Pat was president of the Columbus Board Avenue and North High, a few miles south of its of Realtors in 1996 and of the Ohio Association of current location. Realtors in 2008. Gerry started in 1993, and Sean in Charles’ son Robert joined the business in 1946 1998, with Tim becoming part of the business last A neon sign that has stood on North High Street in Colum- after serving in World War II, became its president October.” in 1967 and ran it until his retirement in 1996. He Dan said a key moment for the company came in bus at the office of C.R. O’Neil & Co. since the 1940s died in 2001. His wife, Marjorie, 95, is a member of 1976, when it became a charter member of the Cen- Photos courtesy C.R. O’Neil & Co. Columbus Immaculate Conception Church. Today, tury 21 group. “That put more of the focus for us the company is run by Charles O’Neil’s grandsons on residential sales, though we still continued with The O’Neil family also has contributed to the long- Dan, who is its president, and Gerry, vice president. property management,” he said. The affiliation with term future of the Diocese of Columbus through Sean, another of Robert’s six sons and five daugh- Century 21 ended in 2008. The Catholic Foundation. One of Robert O’Neil’s ters, is an agent with the company, and Dan’s son “At our peak, we had 18 to 20 sales representa- brothers, C. Richard O’Neil, an attorney who died Timothy represents the next generation in the busi- tives and had listings for 35 to 70 houses a month in in 2006, and his wife, Norma, set up a fund with the ness. Franklin County and the surrounding area,” Gerry foundation which, after Norma’s death, will provide Charles’ father, James, known by his nickname said. “The business was different then. You had to support to diocesan school tuition assistance and to of “Red,” came to America from County Cork in work hard to get a house sold because there was the Shamrock Club and will donate every year to and operated a bakery on Cleveland Ave- so much supply. Now it’s altogether different.” To- the foundation’s unrestricted fund, which provides nue, south of 5th Avenue, in the -Grogan area day, the Columbus area is one of the nation’s hottest money for the areas of greatest need in the diocese. of . A picture in the real estate office housing markets, with homes often being sold with- shows Robert as a 5-year-old in a bakery wagon. in a day or two of being listed. Charles eventually became a partner with Red in Today, the company has 12 sales representatives EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH the bakery. The family also operated a pool room, and specializes in selling and managing small apart- and Charles was active in Democratic Party politics. ment and condo units. “We work with 205 proper- ST. , COLUMBUS “Milo-Grogan was where immigrants settled ty owners, besides ourselves, who own about 600 25 Hours Per Week – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm when they came to Columbus in the early part of units altogether,” Gerry said. “The largest of those the 20th century,” Gerry O’Neil said. “It was a properties is a 36-unit apartment complex. St. Francis of Assisi Parish is seeking an ad- mixed-nationality area with a population mainly of “We specialize in small properties because there ministrative professional to manage the church Italian, Irish or German immigrants. The O’Neils are few other companies that do this. Owners of this office and serve in support of the Pastor and knew a lot of people through their business and po- kind of property appreciate how we help them keep parishioners and as a staff resource, ensuring litical affiliations, and our grandfather decided to costs down by combining several sites into one pur- branch out from the bakery by obtaining a real es- chasing unit and negotiate better deals with busi- that parish needs in administration, personnel, tate license to sell them houses. nesses.” finance, and facilities are fulfilled. This position “From the start, his most important business val- The O’Neils have been active in several parishes directs and manages these efforts with tech- ues were honesty and integrity in his transactions. and with real estate trade associations and Irish-af- nical expertise. This position will remain open These were what he learned all his life as a Catholic filiated organizations such as the Shamrock Club until filled. and what he stressed to his children and grandchil- and the Ancient Order of Hibernians over the years. dren. He and my father made sure that we had a Dan is a member of Columbus St. Elizabeth Church, Required skills include: Proficiency with MS Catholic education and that we carried the values Gerry is a parishioner at Hilliard St. Brendan the we learned in Catholic schools throughout our lives. Navigator Church and Sean goes to Columbus Im- Office (Word, Excel, Publisher); Familiarity with “I remember in the 1990s when the owner of a maculate Conception Church. payroll and accounting practices and systems property wanted to enforce a racial restriction is helpful; Excellent organizational skills and on who could buy it. I turned him down on the efficiency of effort; Excellent oral and written spot because it went against everything I’d been communication and human relation skills are taught in Catholic grade and high schools.” essential; Ability to handle and prioritize multi- “A few years after Charles started the compa- ny, the Great Depression came along, and people ple, diverse tasks. began to ask him to sell their businesses,” Dan O’Neil said. “Soon he was selling more busi- Previous business management experience is nesses than houses. The company also got into essential. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred but property management, which is where most of not essential. its business is today.” Robert O’Neil, who was born in 1921, the Please send cover letter and resume to : Fr. same year the company was founded, was a pi- Beautifully Fritzner Valcin, St. Francis of Assisi Church, 386 lot in the Asian theater of war with the Army Air Buttles Ave, Columbus, OH 43214 Corps in World War II and eventually became a 614-276-1439 modlich-monument.com flight instructor. 100

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CMM_CatholicTimes_FullPg-May23rd Monday, May 17, 2021 8:49:17 AM May 23, 2021 Catholic Times 19 Home Missions collection to aid Native American Catholics By Sister Zephrina Mary GracyKutty, FIH 35,000 acres in 10 counties and is Director, Diocesan Missions Office home to 11,000 Choctaw. Holy Rosa- ry Indian Mission has three churches Message from Bishop Brennan In the Diocese of Columbus, the some 87 miles apart. St. Therese Mis- Dear Brothers the appeal extend and strengthen Catholic Home Missions collection sion is located in the Pearl River Com- and Sisters in the presence of the Catholic Church will be taken up on the weekend of munity, the center of the reservation. Christ, in these areas by providing basic June 5-6. In 2020, the diocese con- Most of the Choctaw on the reser- The United pastoral services. tributed $41,861.06 to the collection. vation are related, and deaths from the States Confer- The Catholic Home Missions I thank you for your generosity on be- virus touched everyone. One student ence of Catho- collection helps fund evangeliza- half of Bishop Robert Brennan and the lost both of his parents to the virus the lic Bishops has tion efforts, religious education United States Conference of Catholic week before his graduation. Another designated one programs, education and training Bishops (USCCB) committee in charge who was the valedictorian of her high weekend every year for the Catho- of seminarians, and the training of of the Home Missions collection. school class lost her mother. lic Home Missions collection. This pastoral care givers in the areas of Home Missions are in the United Holy Rosary Indian Mission was year in our diocese, the collection the United States where Catholics States and consists of territories that one of the Missionary Servants’ first will take place on the weekend of are few and the Church is fragile. cannot exist on their own. The col- missions, and they have served there June 5 and 6. The program was es- Our prayers and support for the lection helps to fund 84 dioceses and for 76 years. The pandemic has tak- tablished to guarantee continued appeal help meet the faith needs in in the United States, which en a financial toll on the mission. The funding for the mission dioceses these dioceses. Helping satisfy the represent roughly 44 percent of all missionaries have always depended in the United States, which cannot spiritual needs of our brothers and U.S. dioceses. on outside benefactors to continue continue to exist without the finan- sisters across America unites all of The funds gathered help the mis- their work among the Choctaw. cial help from Catholics elsewhere. us as a Catholic family. I invite you sion dioceses in the United States and Father Goodyear said, “The COVID The financial assistance is offered to respond generously to the Catho- its territories that lack the resources to virus on the reservation has infected to the scattered and isolated church- lic Home Missions collection. provide basic pastoral services for the 14 percent of the tribe now, and 89 es in the vast wilderness of Alas- May the Lord bless us in our ef- faithful. These dioceses struggle with Choctaws have died from the virus. ka, in the Deep South, the Rocky forts to help expand and strengthen severe shortages of priests, poverty Not being allowed to visit loved ones Mountain States, the Appalachian the presence of the Church at home. among parishioners, difficult or iso- dying in the hospital or have the tradi- regions, the Southwest, Puerto lated terrain, religious hostility and tional three days of family and friends Rico, the Virgin Islands, the distant Sincerely yours in Christ, other circumstances that hinder the supporting one another has made the Pacific Islands like American Sa- Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan efforts to spread the faith. grief on the reservation more painful. moa and the Marshalls. Funds from Bishop of Columbus The active missionaries take part in “We rescheduled confirmation for the of the Church by pro- November when the virus numbers moting evangelization. They share their leveled out, but three of my candi- joy and sacrifices incidental to the care dates were exposed to the virus and of souls. They devote their best and un- had to quarantine. The third time was the charm! It was such a spirit-filled divided energies to the service of God. CATHOLIC CEMETERIES OF COLUMBUS The smallest Catholic populations celebration of the sacrament.” tend to exist in rural areas of the On behalf of Bishop Brennan, I MEMORIAL DAY South, such as in Mississippi, Ala- thank you for all you do for the mis- bama, Arkansas, Georgia and the Car- sion work of the Church. May our SERVICES CANCELLED prayers, sacrifices and financial sup- DUE TO THE OHIO GOVERNOR’S ORDERS AND DEPT. OF HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PROHIBITION OF olinas. GATHERINGS, WE FEEL IT NECESSARYTO TAKE THESE MEASURES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEESAND VISITORS. One example is the Choctaw reser- port for the missions bring the expan- sion of the reign of Christ who shed CEMETERIES WILL BE OPEN FOR VISITATION 8AM-SUNSET (4:30 at Mt. Calvary). BUT OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED AND WILL NOT BE vation in central Mississippi, which is RECEIVING VISITORS. BURIAL LOCATIONS AND MAPS CAN BE PROVIDED & EMAILED. PLEASE CALL OFFICES FOR INFORMATION made up of eight non-contiguous com- His blood for all mankind. 8-4:30 M-F (Noon on Sat). Let our ears echo the words of Pope munities. Father Bob Goodyear, who TO HONOR THOSE VETERANS WHO HAVE BEEN BURIED IN OUR CEMETERIES SINCE MEMORIAL DAY 2020, WE RESPECTFULLY is from Reynoldsburg and belongs to Pius XII: “We shall spare no effort to LIST THEIR NAMES AS A TRIBUTE TO THE SERVICE THEY GAVE TO THEIR COUNTRY. cause the Catholic religion to shine RICHARD E. ALBRECHT ANGELO R. DELCOL BRIAN T. HALL DANIEL LAPENNA EDWARD F. MURTHA VINCENT J. SCURRIA the Missionary Servants of the Most ROBERT J. ALLEN FRED J. DEMATTEIS JAMES EDWARD HALL ALBERT JOSEPH LEBLANC WILLIAM H. MUSSER RICHARD P. SELEGUE also upon distant peoples and to have JAMES A. AULT JOHN J. DICKSON ROBERT W. HANNA MICHAEL P. LEONARD DONALD L. NEMITZ EUGENE B. SERGIO JR. Holy Trinity, works among the Choc- ROBERT T. AULT ROBERT C. DONNELLY CHARLES E. HARRIS JR JOHN M. LIMA DANIEL J, O’BRIEN RODNEY D. SHARP ARLIE G. AVERY EDWARD P. DOUGLAS DONALD J. HARRISON RALPH C. LOCKE JR TERRERNCE O’KEEFE JEFFREY SHLEPR the shadow of the Cross, in which are ROGER L. AYOTTE RAYMOND A. DRAGHI FRANK HAVERFIELD JOHN LOUGEMAN LAWRENCE T. OGERSHOK THOMAS B. SILCOTT JR. taw in Philadelphia, Mississippi. In his HOWARD J. BARRETT ROBERT A. DUEMMEL ARTHUR S. HEDDEN JOHN JOSEPH MACIOCI JOHN OGUICH ANTONIO T. STANLEY life and salvation, fall on the remote LEONARD R. BASINSKI JAMES A. DURBIN EDWARD J. HELD JR JOHN E. MAHOLM DARRELL M. OLINGER ANTONIO L. STANLEY 29 years serving on the reservation, he WILLIAM R. BATES THOMAS L. EASLY CHARLES HELMAN ROY F. MALONE ALVIN E. ORTON JR. JOSEPH S. STRANTZ areas of the earth.” GARY BAUMAN RICHARD M. ECKSTEIN WILLIAM J. HESS DONALD MANDEL ALBERT J. PEIRANO JOHN J. SUSIL SR. has never seen a year like 2020. HOMER BEARD KARRY L. ELLIS DAVID R. HOCK EDGEL W. MANN DONALD R. PHILLIPS ROBERT F. SWEITZER ALBERT L. BELL REV. RICHARD ENGLE WILLIAM E. HOLMES JR JAMES G. MARSHALL RICHARD PLAGENZ PAUL W. THOMPSON JOHM M. BENNINGHOFF BERNARD ESHELMAN ROBERT W. HORNER THOMAS MARSHMAN DARWIN PORT JAME M. THORNTON The COVID-19 virus hit the JANIS J. BERNANS JAMES F. FARRELL WILLIAM E. HOWE RICHARD W. MARTIN MARGARET PORT DONALD R. TIGYER JAMES E. BERRY SR. MARK ANTHONY FEDERER HUDSEN E. ISAAC RALPH M. MASON SR ROBERT M. PORTER SHIRLEY J. TRAPASSO Choctaw communities harder than PATRICK W. BEYER JEROLD M. FEE EDWARD M. JASKIEWICZ RICHARD MCCANN JAMES P. PROPST RAYMOND VANDEWEGHE JAMES H. BIGLER ROBERT D. FENLON JOSEPH J. JOFFRE JAMES H. MCCOMISH ANTHONY S. PUSATERI WALTER J. VOIT any other reservation in the coun- RICHARD A. BILL THOMAS J. FETTER WILLIAM R. JONES JOHN D. MCDERMOTT JOSEPH V. QUARANTO LOUIS J. VESCO DOUGLAS A. BLAKE WILLIAM L. FISHER DOMINIC JULIAN MANLEY L. MCGEE MICHAEL H. QUINN WESLEY L. WALKER try. The tribal council implement- FRANK BONARRIGO GEORGE E. FRANZ FRED DEAN KEHLMIER CHARLES MCGROTHERS THOMAS W. RAUCH JACK L. WALLACE THOMAS K. BOWEN ROBERT V. FREDERICK WILLLIAM KELLAM WILLIAM MCLOUGHLIN EUGENE REEVES ROBERT J. WHITE JR. DON K. BRUNTON RICHARD A. FRIEND JOHN E. KELLEHER PASQUALE A. MERULLO STEPHEN RESCH CARL C. WHITEMAN ed strict regulations to control the JOSEPH H. BYRNE JOSEPH FRISSORA WILLIAM J. KELLEY RONALD L. MILBURN BERNARD A. REYNOLDS DCN. PATRICK WIGGINS WILLIAM CARRELL FIORE GASPAROLLO DAVID M. KELLY CARL T. MILLER LLOYD L. RHEA DENNIS WILCOX virus’s spread, and the numbers DONALD D. CARROLL WILBURN D. GEORGE LAWRENCE G. KENDALL HUGH R. MILLER PAUL W. RIDDLE LOUIS F. 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Diocese of GRADUATION 2021 Columbus The Catholic Times, Diocese of Columbus Catholic Times 2 GRADUATION 2021 May 23, 2021 Graduation message Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Dear Graduating Class of 2021, from Bishop Brennan Congratulations on behalf of the Office of Cath- HAVE FAITH IN EDUCATION Across our diocese, it is gradua- olic Schools and all 53 schools in the Diocese of Adam Dufault tion time once again. Thousands of Columbus. seniors in our many public schools Adam J. Dufault is the diocesan Episcopal Moderator for Edu- Though it has certainly been a difficult year, we cation and Superintendent of Catholic Schools. and in our 11 Catholic high schools hope you know that we are proud of you and proud will walk across the stage and con- of all that you have accomplished in your years in clude their high school years. our Catholic schools. Across our diocese, more than encourage you to live out the faith you have learned, Though much will be said about 1,000 students will walk across stages at our 11 Cath- remembering St. Paul’s encouragement to “perse- the great difficulties that our grad- olic high schools, well prepared to face the future. vere in running the race that lies before us while uates have overcome this year, I Many of you, our graduates, are completing a keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and per- want to remind us all of the many, fecter of faith” (Hebrews 12:1-2). many successes that our students journey through 13 years of Catholic schooling. During that time, you have formed close bonds with We thank God for the good you have seen and done have had in the chapel, in the classroom, on the in high school, and we are confident that the Lord will sports field and on the stage this year. one another and with your principals and teachers. You have had tremendous experiences and made walk with you through the adventures ahead. To all of our graduates, I know I speak on behalf To the graduating class of 2021 of the Diocese of of the faithful throughout our diocese when I say great memories while building a relationship with Jesus and our Church. Columbus, congratulations. To the dedicated teach- that we are truly proud of you. It is my hope that ers, administrators and parents who have done so you are leaving school with a clear sense of your- All of us who work in Catholic education hope that you are ready to be young men and women of much to bring our graduates to where they are today, self and of the wonderful gifts and talents that God thank you. Be assured that we are all praying for you! has given to you. faith, ready to serve our Church and our world. We Educators honored for career anniversaries Thirty-eight teachers and administra- Columbus Holy Spirit; Erica Gowitz- Mount Vernon St. Vincent de Paul; Columbus Holy Spirit; Bess Huffman, tors from Columbus diocesan schools ka, Columbus St. Agatha; Erin Gru- Aaron Schrein, Columbus St. Charles; Logan St. John; Antonella Iacobone, who reached service milestones ber, Columbus Bishop Watterson; Marcia Springer, Dublin St. Brigid of Columbus St. Francis DeSales; Jaclyn have received service awards from David Hughes, Columbus St. Agatha; Kildare; Sara Thompson, Columbus Keough, Columbus St. Cecilia; Ma- the diocesan Office of Education. Thomas Kersey, Columbus Immac- Immaculate Conception; Ryan Wig- ria Lennon, Zanesville Bishop Rose- Honored educators are: ulate Conception; Sheri Magee, Co- gins, Columbus St. Francis DeSales. crans; Christopher Mazon, Dublin 30 Years – Kim Nocero, Grove City lumbus Our Lady of Peace; Nicholas 10 Years – Candice Brown, Wester- St. Brigid of Kildare; Amy Moonis, Our Lady of Perpetual Help; Karen Moore, Columbus St. Agatha; Jane ville St. Paul; Patrick Camboni, Co- Columbus St. Anthony; Maryann Nu- Scott, Columbus St. Francis DeSales. Pillivant, Worthington St. Michael; lumbus St. Andrew; Patricia Canfield, gent, Columbus St. Brigid the Navi- 20 Years – Loretta Arnett, Columbus Karen Rawlins, Westerville St. Paul; Reynoldsburg St. Pius X; Heather gator; Juli Roberts, Columbus Bishop St. Francis DeSales; Marsha Duffey, Teresa Rehner, Columbus Bishop Evans, Columbus St. Francis De- Hartley; Teresa Roybal, Columbus St. Hilliard St. Brendan the Navigator; Ready; Scott Rimer, New Philadel- Sales; Edward Gruber, Columbus St. Cecilia; Bethany Torres-Mann, Co- Katharine Gaddis, Hilliard St. Bren- phia Tuscarawas Central Catholic Charles; Lauren Gruenwald, Colum- lumbus St. Joseph Montessori. dan the Navigator; Jennifer Garnica, Junior/Senior High; Beth Robinson, bus Bishop Hartley; Stacy Hinton,

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Subscriptions to eConnect are free. To sign up, visit columbuscatholic.org/econnect. PLEASE NOTE: Current print subscribers who want to receive eConnect will need to sign up online. May 23, 2021 GRADUATION 2021 Catholic Times 3 DeSales senior to fulfill dream by attending Harvard By Tim Puet for fifth through eighth grades before Catholic Times Reporter going on to DeSales. “I’d made a lot of friendships at St. Matthias, so it Jamie Momoh has pursued ambi- seemed like the natural thing to do tious goals from the time he entered was to go to DeSales,” he said. Columbus St. Francis DeSales High “There’s no doubt it was the right School four years ago. Now he’s on choice, because I’ve been so bol- the threshold of fulfilling one of those stered by everybody through all my dreams as he prepares to graduate four years here. I’ve been able to take from the school this month and begin advantage of so many opportunities studies in the fall at Harvard Universi- here that I couldn’t imagine going ty in preparation for a medical career. anywhere else.” “Ever since I came to DeSales as a He is president of the school’s Stu- freshman, I’ve had big aspirations,” dent Council and was a class officer in he said. “I’ve wanted to be a cardi- his freshman, sophomore and junior ologist since I was 5 or 6 years old. years. He also represents the school as Harvard is ranked (by The Guardian a student ambassador, is on the vol- newspaper in England) as the top uni- leyball team and played JV basketball versity in the world in both medicine in ninth grade and JV and varsity bas- and biology, so I figured I might as ketball in 10th grade. well apply to the best place.” He especially enjoys the opportu- He also applied to, and was accept- nities for service provided through ed by, Notre Dame, John Hopkins, membership in the school’s St. Vin- Dayton, Ohio State, Cincinnati and cent de Paul Society. “We make sand- Case Western Reserve universities, wiches and blankets for the homeless, but he said there was no doubt he and I’ve really enjoyed the things would choose Harvard if it accepted we’ve done with children at St. Ste- him. phen’s Community House and the “When the acceptance notice came Run the Race Club,” he said. The club from Harvard, it was kind of surreal,” provides after-school and summer- he said. “It still feels that way. I don’t time activities for children on Colum- think it truly will hit me that I’m ac- bus’ west side. Because of the COVID-19 pandem- tually going to Harvard until I’m on St. Francis DeSales senior Jamie Momoh, with parents Florence (left) and Albert, received campus and starting classes.” ic, the school year about to end has a full-ride scholarship to Harvard University, where he will begin studies next fall for been a time of constant adaptation for Momoh said Harvard’s prestige what he hopes will be a medical career. Photo courtesy St. Francis DeSales High School wasn’t the only thing influencing Momoh and all students. At DeSales, his decision to attend the school in students were divided into two groups that alternated between in-school and Cambridge, Massachusetts. “I visited class. His grade-point average as of feel that way when they came to see at-home learning for most of the year Harvard last fall, and a few students early May was 4.4 on a 4.0 scale, with me.” and then were able to be together at showed me around, and I really felt the additional points coming from Ad- Momoh’s father, Albert, is on the the school for the final two months of comfortable there,” he said. “I felt I vanced Placement classes. During the maintenance staff at Columbus St. classes. could talk to the students as friends. current semester, out of eight classes, Matthias School, located next door to “It’s been a great feeling to see They told me how strenuous the aca- he’s taking AP courses in calculus, DeSales on Karl Road in Columbus’ everybody back and for the seniors demics could be, but that didn’t both- French, government, biology and lit- Northland neighborhood. He arrived to be able to conclude their journey er me. The visit definitely piqued my erature. in New Jersey 23 years ago as a refu- with the traditions last year’s seniors interest.” He already has received college gee from a civil war in the African na- couldn’t have because schools were Momoh said scholarship money credit through Ohio’s College Credit tion of Sierra Leone that lasted from closed in mid-March,” he said. “As he is receiving will pay the full cost Plus program by taking a college-lev- 1991 to 2002. He fled to the nearby Student Council president, I was hap- of his tuition and room and board at el physics course offered by the Uni- nation of Ivory Coast before coming py that we were able to handle things Harvard. Even though those costs versity of Findlay to students at De- to the United States and eventually in the best way we could. We weren’t total more than $72,000 a year, the Sales and other participating schools. marrying his wife, Florence, whom he always together, but we adapted.” university’s $40.9 billion endowment Momoh said his interest in cardiol- met at a Catholic youth group meeting Momoh said he was especial- enables it to offer generous aid pack- ogy results from visits he made to a in Sierra Leone. ly pleased with the success of the ages, to the extent that the widely read cardiologist with his godmother, Fre- Albert came to Columbus in 2000 school’s annual Thanksgiving food U.S. News & World Report 2021 col- da Scott, for treatment for her now-de- and also has worked in maintenance drive, which collected about 30,000 lege ratings rank Harvard as the na- ceased mother, Louisa Gullet. at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist items and $10,000 for St. Stephen’s tion’s No. 1 value school. “Each time we’d visit the doctor, Hospital and as a truck driver for Co- Community House and the Columbus Momoh’s grades at DeSales indi- Louisa seemed to get better,” he said. ca-Cola. St. James the Less Church food pan- cate he will be up to the challenges “It made me feel good to see how hap- Jamie Momoh attended Columbus of Harvard. DeSales principal Dan py she was after a visit. I thought it public schools for his early education Garrick said Momoh will be one of would be great if I could make people and then went to St. Matthias School 26 valedictorians in this year’s senior See DESALES, Page 10 Catholic Times 4 GRADUATION 2021 May 23, 2021 Retiring Tuscarawas CC teacher reflects on 50-year career By Doug Bean a better person and a better Catholic Catholic Times Editor because of Mr. McConnell. I cannot put into words how thankful I am to have had the privilege of being one of When the members of the Tuscar- his students.” awas Central Catholic (TCC) High TCC junior Adam Decaminada School Class of 2021 walk across the said, “A positive role model for me stage to receive their diplomas and the is a person who can teach or inspire doors of the school close for the sum- people to live a good life, and at TCC mer, Ron McConnell’s 50-year career that person is Mr. McConnell. Mr. as an educator will come to an end. McConnell is my positive role model “Deciding to retire from teaching is because he is the type of person that one of the most difficult decisions of will always put a smile on your face. my life,” McConnell, 73, said. “There “After having Mr. McConnell as a was a lot of praying and sleepless teacher, he not only taught me English nights involved. The deciding fac- and literature, but he taught me many tor came down to my desire to spend important life lessons and skills that I more time with my daughter and my will use in my future. 4-year-old granddaughter who live “Although I do not have Mr. Mc- near Toledo.” Connell for class this year, I know his McConnell’s connection with Tus- classroom door is always open for me. carawas County Catholic schools Every day, when I see him in the hall- predates the founding of Tuscarawas way, he asks how I am doing and even Ron McConnell (seated), retiring Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School English teacher, Central Catholic. His first teaching cracks a few jokes for me. … Mr. with current students (from left) Adam Decaminada, Jackson Triplett, Gina Sciarretti and job came at Dennison St. Mary High McConnell does a great job of being Cameron Costello. Photo courtesy Tuscarawas Central Catholic High School School, which closed in 1970 after he there for students in need of help, and was there one year and merged with he is always there for students who McConnell’s favorite classes perspective into students experienc- Dover St. Joseph High School to form may be struggling.” through the years have included Brit- ing nuanced or delicate circumstanc- TCC. Fellow junior Cameron Costello ish Literature, American Literature, es, but it was his genuine concern After the two schools became one, added, “Overall, he has shown me that college writing and ninth- and 10th- and compassion that served them so McConnell taught English at TCC I can have fun with learning as well as grade English. He also has served well. Generations of young and not- for four years before moving into succeed by working hard. Inside and as a play director and an adviser for so-young men and women are living public education at Gnadenhutten In- out of the classroom, he maintains a student council, yearbook and the Na- lives that have been guided and en- dian Valley High School, where he comfortable and relaxed environment tional Honor Society. riched by Ron’s support and counsel.” remained for 29 years before his first with my peers by treating us with re- “Ron’s dedication to education, A member of New Philadelphia retirement. spect. He also knows how to have fun meeting the needs of students and de- Sacred Heart Church, McConnell “When I left TCC, I always hoped while staying on task. In addition, he votion to TCC has been such a bless- appreciated the opportunity Catho- that I could return someday in some has taught me to be myself and step ing,” school principal Jennifer Calvo lic schools provide to not only teach capacity,” he said. “After retiring outside my comfort zone. … Lastly, said. “Ron has always gone above and subject matter but also to nourish “my from Indian Valley, I was approached he teaches my peers and me that it is beyond. He has mentored students, spiritual self and that of my students.” about a tutoring position at TCC. That OK to make mistakes in life by being been National Honor Society advis- And because TCC is a smaller school, tutoring led to another 15 years of willing to admit when we are wrong.” er, and taught English Language Arts, it creates a family atmosphere that al- teaching English. McConnell’s teaching philosophy yearbook and communications. His lows a teacher to get to know every “I always tell the students that I included treating teenagers as young years of experience and wisdom has student in the building. was here for the groundbreaking and adults, “and students have seemed to been a wonderful source of support “A Catholic education is the best building of TCC.” appreciate and relate to me because of for me as principal.” way to help students increase their Current and former students have it.” Outside of school, he has worked as knowledge and, at the same time, nur- appreciated the lessons learned from “Most of my favorite moments, and a summer camp counselor for teens, ture their souls,” he said. “Each day Mr. McConnell in and out of the there are too many to list, involve my co-directed an English program in we begin with a prayer, and once a classroom. interaction with the students both in conjunction with Kent State Univer- week we celebrate Mass together – “As a former student of Mr. Mc- and out of the classroom,” he said. sity Tuscarawas, and was an alcohol administration, faculty, staff and stu- Connell’s, he was so much more than Classrooms and learning styles have and addiction counselor for the Tus- dents. It definitely is a feeling of fam- just my English teacher. He was a changed in 50 years, and that became carawas County Health Department. ily.” mentor, a teacher of life lessons, and, more evident in March 2020 when the Former TCC principal Scott Power Leaving that family will be difficult most importantly, a friend,” said Ja- coronavirus pandemic forced schools called McConnell a true team player after so many years together. cob Triplett, a 2013 TCC graduate. to abruptly transition to remote in- who was first in line to assist with any “The thing I will miss the most is “Over his 50-year career as a teacher, struction. program, activity or event. the daily interaction with everyone he blessed thousands of students with “To me, remote learning is making “For Ron, it was all about the kids,” at TCC,” he said, “especially the stu- his wit, humor and knowledge. As a the best of a difficult situation,” Mc- Power said. “Year after year, he gave dents.” student and as an adult, I can count Connell said. “Technology has made up his lunch period to supervise stu- “Ron will never truly retire from on his honest advice and mentorship, a huge difference in the way students dents in the cafeteria. In actuality, this anything,” Power said. “He will never even if the honest truth isn’t what I learn. Going to the library, finding in- was his way of checking in with them, retire from offering a helping hand, or want to hear. formation in books, memorizing ma- of maintaining contact with this or guidance or support or a much-needed “As an educator, he was stern but terial and writing papers with pen and that student who may have needed his sense of humor. Ron will never truly knew the importance of gentle guid- paper have been replaced with Goo- watchful eye or reassuring presence. retire from teaching. He will just con- ance and building trust and rapport gle, Siri, Alexa and a keyboard.” “Ron’s background in social ser- tinue to teach in other ways.” with his students. I believe that I am vices equipped him with an invaluable May 23, 2021 GRADUATION 2021 Catholic Times 5

Bishop Hartley senior Piper Ogden was awarded the Be A Part of It Foundation’s Kevin Jake Skelly missed his senior football season at Bishop Hartley while battling leukemia Houdeshell Memorial Scholarship for Type-1 diabetics in March. but returned this spring for the baseball season. Photos courtesy Bishop Hartley HS Two Hartley seniors handle serious health challenges By Doug Bean came her lifeline as a newly diagnosed think that’s one thing the Lord was over four years. Catholic Times Editor diabetic, and she quickly learned how asking me to do through this diagno- “The money is beyond generous,” to check her blood levels and con- sis is to just, like, let go and let Him Ogden said. “But it’s more about be- stantly record what she eats on a mo- do whatever he wants to do with me, ing able to carry Kevin’s legacy with Like all members of the Class of bile app while being tethered to an however he wants to use me to better me. Obviously, I never met him, but 2021, Piper Ogden and Jake Skelly insulin pump that keeps her going. If His kingdom.” it’s inspiration for me and a responsi- will feel a sense of relief and accom- her blood sugar levels get too high or That’s exactly what she’s doing. bility to get involved in the (diabetic plishment when they receive their di- too low, she could go into shock or a Earlier this year, Ogden submitted community) and make a difference.” plomas. diabetic coma. written testimony to the Ohio House “Piper is so deserving of this schol- This year’s seniors successfully But rather than despair, Ogden em- of Representatives Health Committee arship,” Bishop Hartley counselor Liz overcame unprecedented challeng- braced her condition and moved for- encouraging the legislature to pass Collette said. “Over the past three es brought on by a global pandemic ward. House Bill 37, which would expand years, I have learned that Piper is re- to graduate from high school with “It’s not easy at all, but there’s lots a 2015 law that allows pharmacists to silient, intentional, driven, faith-filled some sense of normalcy returning, of blessings that have come from it,” dispense an emergency supply of in- and ambitious. This was evident be- but significant health crises unrelated she said. “It’s like my cross that I car- sulin to diabetics from one time per fore her diagnosis, but even after, the to COVID-19 added to the difficul- ry. I view it as a way that the Lord year to three, and also bring attention way she has handled all of the chang- ty in reaching the finish line for the is calling me to something deeper. I to exorbitant prices that make the drug es she has had to make is inspiring. two Columbus Bishop Hartley High can offer up for Him when I have bad cost prohibitive for some people. “While she has had to change her School students. days, hand everything over, my wor- Then on April 27, she testified in life completely, she has done so with While medical issues impacted their ries and my stress, to the Lord. person before the committee as an ad- grace. Piper does not want to burden final high school years in unexpected “Look at Jesus, He carried His vocate for what’s also known as Kev- those around her, but she has come to ways, both consider themselves bless- cross, and by no means was it light. in’s Law, which is named after Kevin understand that by sharing her story, ed to celebrate an occasion as monu- It was what He had to do to bring sal- Houdeshell, an Ohioan who died in she can make sure her needs are met mental as graduation. vation to us all. Being a diabetic is not 2014 after he ran out of insulin and and can communicate a plan for how On March 2, 2019, Ogden’s life was going to bring salvation or anything, was unable to obtain an emergency this will happen before an issue aris- turned upside down when she was di- but maybe I can inspire other people supply because his prescription had es.” agnosed with Type-1 diabetes during who are going through challenges, expired. Ogden, who also is active in Insu- her sophomore year. Though the dis- even it’s not diabetes, but another ill- “The opportunities I’ve gotten to be lin4All, an advocacy group working ease was not a death sentence, it cer- ness – like how I work through chal- able to share my story and just to, like, to lower the cost of insulin, plans to tainly proved life changing for the ac- lenges and the way I look forward to have my voice be heard – to be able attend Saint Mary’s College in South tive teenager. the next day and just move on from to get involved and, hopefully, make Bend, Indiana, this fall to study edu- A little more than a year later, on rough days. You trust in the Lord and a difference in the world – is a bless- cation in hopes of becoming a teacher May 7, 2020, Skelly received a di- trust in His promises.” ing,” Ogden said. at a Catholic school one day. agnosis that explained the changes That wasn’t easy for someone who’s In late January, Ogden shared her “I always have loved learning, and he had noticed in his body and his a planner and likes to know what to story in an essay and video she sub- so that’s kind of like what has inspired appetite. Doctors told the heretofore expect from each day. Because of the mitted to the Be A Part Of It Foun- me to give that gift of learning to oth- healthy, 6-foot-4, 255-pound football unpredictability of blood sugar levels, dation, a Type-1 diabetes advocacy er people, to be able to share the ways and baseball player that he had B-cell Ogden doesn’t know how she’ll feel group, as part of an application for the the Lord has worked in my life to help acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Just a from one hour to the next, let alone Kevin Houdeshell Memorial Scholar- instill that love for Jesus in younger day earlier, Skelly had committed to one day to the next. ship. On March 31, she learned that groups,” she said. Ohio University to play football at the “I have had to learn to just let go she was one of two winners from Mid-American Conference school. of some of that control,” she said. “I Ohio of a scholarship worth $20,000 For Ogden, insulin suddenly be- See HARTLEY, Page 19 CELEBRATING ST. MICHAEL image: Freepik.com

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While it is not uncommon for a graduating class at Columbus Bishop Watterson High School to have one or two sets of twins, the BWHS Class of 2021 has six sets of twins graduating on Saturday, May 29, and they all say having a twin in the class has been fun. The twin siblings, all fraternal, are Carson and Matthew Blank, Ava and Sinead Brady, Carrie and KC Fin- frock, Clara and Max Greenwald, Allie and Jake Maziarz and Marshall and Mitchell Musuraca. As they reflected on their shared high school experience, many of the students said that it was fun and help- ful to have a twin in the same class, especially when they helped each oth- er academically. “We are learning the same material around the same time,” KC Finfrock said. “Carrie has dyslexia, and I have missed a lot of school because of chronic migraines, so being a twin has given us the ability to help each other when one of us is behind or struggling in a class.” The academic experience of the sets of twins has varied, with all but Six sets of twins who are part of Bishop Watterson’s Class of 2021 are (from left) Clara and Max Greenwald, Carson and Matthew the Greenwalds sharing at least a Blank, KC and Carrie Finfrock, Sinead and Ava Brady, Allie and Jake Maziarz, and Marshall and Mitchell Musuraca. few classes during high school. The Photo courtesy Bishop Watterson High School Blanks have similar interests, and so Bishop Watterson. Miami University and Carson headed my twin can catch me right up!” they took some of the same electives, “We didn’t plan to take the same to Ashland University, where he also Though being a twin comes with its but other sets of twins generally had classes but always wanted to have at will play football. challenges, both the Maziarzes and different elective interests. The dif- least one class together,” Jake said. Marshall and Mitchell Musuraca the Finfrocks said that it’s like “hav- ferences are evident in their college Their academic careers will further had one or two classes together each ing a built-in best friend.” plans as well. diverge this fall, when Allie attends year at Bishop Watterson. While Mar- “In grade school, we would often “We didn’t plan on taking any elec- Ohio Wesleyan University to study shall will attend Ashland University, be forced together as partners by our tives together because we have differ- special education, and Jake attends Mitchell plans to attend the Universi- classmates because they figured we ent interests, but our schedules ended Ohio State University to study neuro- ty of Dayton. were twins so we could work together. up working out that we were in the science. The Greenwald and Brady twins are So that wasn’t fun!” KC said. “But in same classes,” KC said. “We have gone to the same school happy to move forward into college high school, it has gotten much better. Carrie Finfrock plans to attend our whole lives so it will definitely with each other, creating a sense of se- We do have a lot of the same friends Thomas Jefferson University to study feel weird without him,” Allie said. curity both academically and socially. and sit with each other at lunch. We architecture and interior design while “But we will both be living at home to Clara and Max Greenwald, who have both been able to spread out and KC will attend the University of start college so we’ll get back togeth- never shared any classes at Bishop develop as individuals.” Dayton to study early childhood ed- er at the end of the day.” Watterson, both plan to attend the The Maziarz twins also share ucation. The Finfrocks said they look Carson and Matthew Blank shared University of Cincinnati, where they friendships. forward to the next stage of their edu- three classes during their time at will be living in the same dorm and “Allie and I are super close and pret- cation while recognizing the challeng- Bishop Watterson: sophomore histo- majoring in business. ty much have the same friend group,” es of being separated. ry, sports management and exercise Ava and Sinead Brady had seven Jake said. “Having Allie ensures that I “We are looking forward to it, but it science. classes together during their years at always have a friend!” will be very different because we have “We didn’t really plan our electives, Bishop Watterson and will stay to- “I never have to worry about being never not been together for school, we just chose them on our own,” Mat- gether in college. They plan to room alone,” Ava Brady said. “I know I can and we share a room at home,” KC thew said. “We ended up in the same together at Saint Mary’s College in count on my twin no matter what!” said. “It will be strange to share a classes because we have somewhat Indiana. room with someone that is not each similar interests.” “Having a twin in high school has Jenna Mar is a Kent State Univer- other.” The Blank brothers’ academic ca- been incredibly helpful, especially sity student and a Bishop Watterson Allie and Jake Maziarz shared only reers will diverge after they gradu- when it comes to missing school- High School graduate. one class during their four years at ate, with Matthew planning to attend work,” Ava said. “If I miss any school, Catholic Times 8 GRADUATION 2021 May 23, 2021 UNiTEd iN FaiTH, iNSPiREd By TRadiTiON For a lifetime of Faith, Excellence, and Service—start here

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Bishop Ready High School 614-276-5263 www.brhs.org May 23, 2021 GRADUATION 2021 Catholic Times 9 Bishop Ready to honor 94 graduates Columbus Bishop Ready High Reyes, Jacob Roof, Jenna Ruth, Iveth Aiden Matthew Aiello, Freda Maria Martin, Cole Anthony Matthews, Je- School will celebrate its 57th com- Saucedo, Dario Scott, Rose Scott, Arias Robles, Clarissa Marie Bachel- Juan Clifton McGowan, Jacob Wyatt mencement ceremony on Friday, Mary Tokar, Anna Turek, Elias Wahl, der, Jalen Anthony Bailey, Jacob Aar- Metz, Chandler Everett Michel, Ash- May 28 at 7 p.m. at Fortress Obetz. A Jenna Winslow, Catherine Wolfe and on Baum, Lillian Grace Beickman, ley Montes Romero, Claire Ella Nagy, baccalaureate Mass will be celebrat- Megan Wohrle. John Paul Benitez, Cheyenne Rain Kang Ni, Aidan William O’Reilly, ed on Thursday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. Five seniors were inducted into the Blackburn, Leah Elizabeth Bren- Carissa Oltman-Perez, Darius La- at Grove City Our Lady of Perpetual Bishop Ready Hall of Fame. They nan, Garrison Geoffrey Budd, -Mer Help Church. are Anna Carlino, Allison Dellinger, cy Ziquem Cala Avila, Anna Patricia mar Parham, Jennifer Mireya Paucar Diplomas will be awarded to 94 Sarah Ranke, Mary Tokar and Megan Carlino, Noah Jacob Carmean, Mitch- Salto, Brittany Ann Perry, Gabrielle graduates by Rocco Fumi, principal Wohrle. ell James Clark, Grace Andrea Col- Theresa Phillips, Emma Lynn Pond, of the school, and Matthew Brickner, Recipients of school awards are: lignon, Alexander Quintin Contosta, Sarah Theresa Ranke, Stephen Joseph assistant principal. Principal’s Award, Dario Scott and Xavier Ascension Corona, Madison Reed, Madison Elizabeth Reyes, Ca- The Class of 2021 earned $14.9 mil- Catherine Wolfe; Ready Award, Cie- Rosemarie Craddock, Lizbeth Cruz, leb Julius Roberts, Jacob Scott Roof lion in scholarships. The valedictori- lo Strickland, Spirit Award, Gabrielle Clint Joseph Lee Damron, Azzan Mar- and Jenna Mae Ruth. an is Catherine Wolfe of Grove City Phillips; Alexa McAllister Memorial sean Daniels, Patrick O’Shea Daniels Mary Alyssa Wise Sanders, Iveth and the salutatorian is Mary Tokar of Scholarship, Rose Scott; Gifts of the Jr. and Allison Paige Dellinger. Jatxiry Saucedo, Annemarie Lenore Columbus. Both plan to attend Ohio Heart Service Award, Lizbeth Cruz Cael DiPaolo Dent, Hannah Marie Schofield, Andrew William Schulze, State University. Eighty percent of the and Elaine Smith; Columbus Founda- Dilley, Vickie Enciso-Sanchez, Mela- Dario Andrew Scott, Rose Sofia Scott, class members plan to attend college tion Ronald C. Sullivan Scholarship nie Kain Engram, Meghan Elizabeth at one of 26 institutions of higher ed- and Ohio State University Morrill Fitzsimmons, Makenna Katherine Aireus Keith-Von Simms, Elaine ucation. One class member will enlist Distinction Scholarship, Mercy Cala Freeman, Samuel Andrew Francis Elizabeth Smith, Cielo Anahi Strick- in the U.S. Air Force. Avila. Gifford, KyleAd Anthony Proof Gramlich, land, Kaicong Su,Sheet Lyyoulong Suy, Honors graduates are Clarissa Nine seniors have signed to play Maxwell James Greene, Anqi He, Mary Christine Tokar, Anna Elizabeth Bachelder, Jacob Baum, Lillian Be- collegiate sports. 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Yadaicela Pillcorema, Ma- Gramlich, Maxwell Greene, Anqi He, McGowan, football, Capital; Jacob Richard King, Harley Nikole Lan- ria Oluwapelumi Yinusa, Jorge Zam- Kennedy Howell, Tyrese Hudson, Metz, football, Wilmington; and Dari- ning, Grace Ann Larger and Andres brano-Ojeda, Wenqing Zhang, and Cole Matthews, Claire Nagy, Caris- us Parham, basketball, Concord. Lin Lei. Ruijie Zhao. sa Oltman-Perez, Gabrielle Phillips, Members of the Columbus1. AD BishopIS APPROVED Victor AS James IS Lockwood,or Isabel-2. AD IS NOT APPROVED Emma Pond, Sarah Ranke, Madison Ready High School Cass of 2021 are: la Grace Marsh, Isaiah Christopher Please reply ASAP to this email 22 set to graduateto let from us know TCC what changes are Newark Catholic to graduate 52 needed Newark Catholic High School will tions or statistics. Twelve percent are New Philadelphia Tuscarawas force. Central Catholic High School will Members of the New Philadelphia graduate a class of 52 seniors in a undecided. celebrate its 51st commencement on Tuscarawas Central Catholic High commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Members of the Newark Catholic Sunday, May 30, with a baccalaure- School Class of 2021 are: Sunday, May 30 on the school’s foot- High School Class of 2021 are: ate Mass at 1:30 p.m., followed by a Jocelyn Abbuhl, Andrew Angeli- ball field. A baccalaureate Mass will Kendra Antol, Harlei Antritt, Ryan graduation ceremony at 3, both in the ni, Jackson Bambeck, John Chaney, be celebrated at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Auer, Livia Barnett, Bryson Bell, school gymnasium. Ryan Dick, Raegan Fitzgerald, Toby May 25 in Newark St. Francis de Andrew Bemis, Cooper Bowman, Co-valedictorians are Andrew An- Grossi, Kara Harrison, Sophia Knight, Sales Church, followed by a dinner Madelynne Brothers, Braden Brown, gelini and Kara Harrison and the salu- Ben Martin, Bailey McGinnis, Peyton and video presentation. Games Claggett, Anna Crumrine, tatorian is Bailey McGinnis. Olson, Joseph Pruni, Cale Renicker, The class valedictorian is Michael Colin Crumrine, Sarah Davis, Aus- The class has 22 graduates, 20 of William Tyler Ross, Sydney Selinsky, Ouweleen, and salutatorians are Anna tin Dugan, Bailee Fleming, Emma whom are college-bound and earned Carlo Serafini, Marisa Supers, Janet Crumrine, Duncan Humphries and Franks, Camille Fuller and Matthew more than $500,000 in scholarships, Tinlin, Silver Toc-Ramos, Brock West Pierce Ormond. Forty-eight mem- Gialdini. and two of whom will enter the work- and Sage Winnie. bers of the class will be attending 32 Andrew Hess, Colleen Hiles, Ja- institutions of higher education and cob Hinger, Duncan Humphries, Paul have earned more than $4.8 million in Jewett, Emily Kirk, Nicole Langen- scholarship money. They were accept- brunner, Shane Leach, Delaynie Lintz, ed by more than 60 colleges. Evan Lyle, Campbell Mauter, Jack- Among students who have declared son Moore, Tyson Mummey, Macey OHIO a college major, 27 percent will be Nelson, Finnigan O’Neill, Brandon RUN studying fields related to health and Orend and Pierce Ormond. Jeff McGowan Memorial 5k medicine, with 13 percent in engi- Michael Ouweleen, Brynn Peddi- neering or architecture, 10 percent in cord, Ella Pegher, Ryan Poly, Brandon Also Virtual 5K/1 Mile Run/Walk business or management, 10 percent Reifsnyder, David Roshon, Madisyn in education, 8 percent in technical Sheppard, Matthew Smith, Morgan Columbus, August 1, 2021 trades, 6 percent in social work or Spearman, Riley Stalling, Brooklyn Race is in Memory of Jeff McGowan and Mark Dempsey psychology, 6 percent in criminology Stanley, Ryan Stewart, Lillian Stuller, or first-responder training, and 2 per- Caden Wells, Ethan Wendt, Joseph Ohio’s source for running | www.runohio.com cent each in law, design, communica- Windholtz and Jhet Winston. Matt McGowan - [email protected] Catholic Times 10 GRADUATION 2021 May 23, 2021 27 seniors graduate from Portsmouth Notre Dame Portsmouth Notre Dame Junior/Se- different colleges, including three out- the faculty. The Outstanding Senior Catherine Cassidy, Charles Jackson nior High School celebrated its bac- side of Ohio. Award was given to Dettwiller, who Clark, Jacob Bryan Cole, Chloe Grace calaureate Mass on Friday, May 14 at The valedictorian is Claire Dett- best fulfilled the various roles of Delabar, Vivian Claire Dettwiller, Lo- Portsmouth Holy Redeemer Church. willer, daughter of Chuck and Jamie scholar and leader in the school and gan Michael Emnett, Faith Elizabeth The school’s 2021 commencement Dettwiller of Otway. She has accept- community and has demonstrated Harting, Ava Elizabeth Hassel, Tucker ceremony took place on Sunday, May ed $20,000 in scholarships and will outstanding character and service to Joseph Herrmann, Ashley Jane Holt- 16. attend Ohio Dominican University, others, and has provided an example where she will major in biology. of high Christian ideals in all of her grewe, Ethan Bailey Kammer, Ethan Diplomas were awarded to 27 grad- Jacob Mahle and Elizabeth Grace Ji- uates by school principal J.D. McK- The salutatorian was Millie West, activities on a daily basis. daughter of Jan West of Portsmouth. The Citizenship Award was earned ang Mays. enzie and guidance counselor Beth Jacob Douglas McGuire, Joseph Haney. Kathleen Milligan, former She has accepted $27,500 in scholar- by Joseph McGuire for his contribu- ships and will attend Miami Univer- tion of time and energy to civic, com- Edward McGuire, Mara Neota McK- principal at Notre Dame, addressed sity in Oxford, Ohio, where she will munity and school projects. inney, Caleb Brent Nichols, Felicity the graduates. major in fine arts. Hassel received the Senior Service Elyse Pettay, Gabriel Duncan Pettay, This class was offered $2.8 million Students graduating with hon- Award for her generosity with her in scholarships and accepted $498,000 Lila Elizabeth Rideout, Christopher ors diplomas were Dettwiller, Faith time toward both course work and ex- William Schmidt, Ariah Jean Slone, of that total. Ninety-three percent of Harting, Ava Hassel, Ethan Kammer, tracurricular activities. Notre Dame’s graduates are pursuing Madison Elizabeth Suter, Austin Lew- Christopher Schmidt and West. Members of the Portsmouth Notre is Syroney, Austin Paul James Vaugh- a higher education. Twenty-five of Notre Dame High School gives Dame High School Class of 2021 are: the 27 graduates will be attending 10 three special awards voted upon by Madison Paige Boldman, Isabel ters and Amelia Margaret West. 41 to graduate from Fisher Catholic DESALES, continued from Page 3 Lancaster Fisher Catholic High Coakley, Haylee Renee Cordle, Taylor try. class and wonderful sense of humor,” School will conduct its graduation Meliana Ann Fitch, Abby M. Frazier, He said one of the things he missed she said. “He makes the most out of ceremony for the Class of 2021 at 2 Paige Elizabeth Gavin, Isabelle Grace most because of the pandemic was the every day, and he has motivated his p.m. Sunday, May 30 in the school Gentile, Kaleigh Marie Golden, Fran- opportunity to go on retreats with the peers and teachers to find the joy and gymnasium. A baccalaureate Mass cis Jacob Hanf, Sean Patrick Harp, rest of his class last spring and this beauty in each other.” will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Friday, Aidan Patrick Harris, Avery Hickman, year. “The impact of not being able May 28 in Lancaster St. Mary Church. Aiden Robert Jackson, Victoria Grace “Jamie is a special young man. That The class has 41 members, 37 of Johnson and Abbey Lynn Krile. to be part of everything here really hit was obvious from the time he walked whom will attend 23 different col- Nicholas Robert Krooner, Audrey when I realized the retreat last year into my AP world history class as a leges. They were awarded $9.8 mil- Kathryn Mannella, Matthew Dillon would be canceled,” he said. “I’m a freshman and through all he has ac- lion in scholarships. Two will join the McGonagle, Paiton Lynn McMil- very social person, and it was hard complished over the past four years,” military and two will enter the work- lan, Dominic Matthew McAndrews not being able to do things and get to said social studies teacher Steve Ulry. force. Neighbor, Mallory Elizabeth Or- know people better. “Jamie is a leader in every sense of Valedictorians are Audrey Mannel- tiz, Caden Scott Pike, Meadow Ma- “This year, we had to miss home- what a leader is: passion, compassion, la and Anna Tencza. Salutatorians are rie Pugh, Larry Lee (Trey) Sanford, coming, Grandparents Day and the empathy, desire, discipline, drive and Francis Hanf and Aiden Jackson. Mitchell Alexander Santino, Conner fall Kairos retreat, but we were able kindness. He leads by the example of Members of the Fisher Catholic Dalton Schorr, Domenico Roman to have the retreat later in the year. his character, and we are all better be- High School Class of 2021 are: Scott, Ben Leopold Shaw, Alex M. Being able to come back to school for Emma Nicole Albert, Dominic Smith, Taylor Catherine Stanton, cause of it.” Blackston, Maeve Elizabeth Boley, Danielle Renae Sullivan, Anna Mary the last part of the year at least made Garrick, the school principal, spoke Natalie Rose Boyden, Alexander Na- Tencza, Anastacia Michele Viau, up for part of what we missed.” emotionally of the bonds he and his than Bronder, James Allen Bryant, Chad A. Walton and Colton Lane Yea- Momoh said he’s grateful for all the son Noah, also a graduating senior at Joshua Thomas Burke, Ella Briann ger. years he has spent in Catholic schools DeSales, have formed with Momoh. because of their emphasis on prac- “Jamie is like a son to me,” Garrick ticing the Church’s teachings as part said. “He and Noah are best friends Bishop Rosecrans to graduate 24 of everyday life. “What I appreciate who have spent the night at each oth- The Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans High School Class of 2021 are: most about my Catholic education is er’s house many times. I’ve seen him High School Class of 2021 includes Allison Marie Berry, Landon Anto- the way it integrates faith with all you at a lot of different levels, and he is 24 members, who will have their nio Castaneda, Carly Elizabeth Anne do and makes you part of a commu- without a doubt one of the top stu- commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Dady, Madison Jade Dalton, Madi- nity of faith,” he said. “Here you can dents and one of the top young peo- Saturday, May 29 in the school gym- son Rose Fairchild, Morgan Graeme be truly open, you can be that type of ple I’ve ever encountered. He’s a true nasium. A Baccalaureate Mass will be Grady, Justin Connor Hart, Thuy faithful person you want to be. You blessing and has been raised by an in- celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, May 28 at Thanh Hoang, Landon Patrick Ryan can see that every day in the way stu- credible family. Zanesville St. Nicholas Church. Marsh, Jackson Ryan McKendry, dents act with each other and the re- “Besides being intellectually and Twenty-two of the students will be Joshua Andrew Merva, Jakob James spect they show one another.” athletically gifted, he works hard to attending 16 institutions of higher Miller, Nhu Quynh Nguyen, Thomas Some of Momoh’s teachers said he make sure everyone else around him learning and two will join the work- Thai Nguyen, Ethan Patrick Phillips, provides a daily example that inspires is included in whatever he’s doing at force. The 22 going to college will Korynn Elaine Porter, Faith Ann Ro- his fellow students. Molly Barrett, the time. He truly lives his faith, and receive $555,400 of scholarship funds chus, Jacob Douglas Rush, Samantha who has been teaching him in anat- that’s a real gift. It’s appropriate that and were offered $2.4 million. Joshua Gloria Rush, Malaysia Da’nae Simp- omy and physiology and AP biology he wants to be a heart surgeon, be- Merva and Jacob Rush are co-valedic- son, Thomas Jacob Spohn, Eleanor classes, said, “Jamie has the wonder- cause he lives with heart and wants to torians. Morgan Wear, Anna Elizabeth Wright ful ability to lift your spirit with his touch other people’s hearts and make Members of the Bishop Rosecrans and Brock Andrew Zemba. friendly smile, positive energy during a difference in their lives.” May 23, 2021 GRADUATION 2021 Catholic Times 11 KUEHEFUHS MUSIC AWARDS GIVEN TO FOUR STUDENTS

Four students in Columbus diocesan schools have dents receive the $250 awards to help them pay Kuehefuhs was a longtime member of the Colum- been awarded the annual Gertrude C. Kuehefuhs Catholic high school or college tuition. Two schol- bus St. Joseph Cathedral choir and a music teacher music scholarships. arships are awarded to high school seniors, and the at Ohio State University. The awards are made pos- Outstanding instrumental and choral music stu- other two go to eighth-graders. sible from a gift received from her estate.

HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ELEMENTARY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC Mary Polemeni-McGovern Paa-Awuah Forjoe Polemeni-McGovern, a senior at Columbus St. Francis Forjoe, an eighth-grade student at Columbus St. Antho- DeSales High School, was field commander of the school ny School, has been involved in the school’s band activities marching band this year and played piccolo for four years. since fifth grade as a member of grade-level bands and played She also played flute in the concert band and was a four- trumpet for the marching band, concert band and jazz band at year member of the jazz band and string ensemble. St. Francis DeSales High School as an eighth-grader. She has received ratings for vocal and piano so- He also has been a member of the St. Anthony School choir los at Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) events and has played piano since she was 6 years old. She also has and an altar server at St. Anthony Church, and would have been president of the school’s senior class, Drama Club and taken part in the DeSales school musical in the spring of 2020 Environmental Club, a member of Student Council and the had it not been canceled because of the pandemic. National Honor Society, a student ambassador, and an altar He plans to attend DeSales in the fall. server at Columbus St. Thomas the Apostle Church. She plans to attend Ohio State University, with a major in astronomy and a minor in music. ELEMENTARY CHORAL MUSIC Maleah Ogden HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL MUSIC Ogden, an eighth-grader at Reynoldsburg St. Pius X Grace Larger School, has been part of the school’s choir programs since Larger, a senior at Columbus Bishop Ready High she was in third grade and has been a member of the dioc- School, has been a member of the school’s choir and its esan honor choir. She was a Mass cantor in seventh grade drama program, frequently performing solos in a liturgi- and had a part in the school musical in sixth grade. She was cal setting for school Masses and in secular settings for set to appear in the musical for the 2020-21 school year, but concerts and plays. She has acted in multiple lead roles in because of the pandemic it was canceled one week before plays and earned most valuable performer and best actress honors. performances. She also has been involved in student government, the The pandemic also prevented musical activities this year, school activity fair and open houses, the St. Vincent de including in-person all-school Masses, so she has taken part Paul Society, the Art Club, the tennis team, the diocesan in the school’s online music class and taken guitar and voice Gospel Road summer missionary program, preschool lessons online. She also has been involved in cross country, track, swimming, child care, and Parent-Teacher Organization functions. soccer, basketball, Mathcounts, the Beta Club, altar serving, the parish junior She plans to attend Ohio University, earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in high youth group, the Blaze Bible group for girls, and Catholic Youth Summer music theater, and stay for a fifth year to earn a Master of Arts degree in theater Camp. administration. She plans to attend Columbus Bishop Hartley High School in the fall.

ST. CHARLES STUDENT RECEIVES WARD SCHOLARSHIP Spencer Green, a senior at Colum- of Notre Dame and hopes to pursue a in 2015 in memory of his wife, who bus St. Charles High School, has been career in medicine. He is a member of died of breast cancer on May 18, 2012 awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the National Honor Society and was after a 10-year career as a writer and the Wendy O. Ward Foundation. a National Merit Scholarship finalist, public relations consultant. The award will cover part of his an Eagle Scout and a nominee for a Wendy Ward, a graduate of Bishop first-year college expenses, and he is U.S. presidential scholarship. He was Luers High School in Fort Wayne, In- eligible to apply for a $1,000 renewal the founder and coach of the school’s diana, and of the University of Day- award for three subsequent years. The Mathcounts team, a member of the In ton, was grateful for her Catholic ed- foundation pays the scholarship mon- the Know team for four years and cap- ucation and always said she counted ey directly to the institution the recip- tain in his senior year, and received herself lucky to have the opportunity ient plans to attend. varsity letters in engineering, cross to do something not all English ma- The scholarship is awarded to a country and band. He is a recipient jors can – to use her skills and write graduate of a Columbus diocesan of the Honda-Ohio State University every day for her company, Construc- high school who has been involved in math medal and earned summa cum tive Communication, Inc., where she school, community and parish activ- laude honors in the National Latin Ex- was vice president. Her husband and ities and has demonstrated academic amination. children, Caroline and Jack, hope the achievement, particularly in language Ward’s husband, Chris, a St. Charles scholarship will help provide others Spencer Green arts. graduate, established the scholarship with the same opportunity. Green plans to attend the University Catholic Times 12 GRADUATION 2021 May 23, 2021 BISHOP HERRMANN SERVICE AWARD WINNERS

JOHN CHANEY School: Tuscarawas Central Catholic Parish: Dover St. Joseph National Honor Society; Buckeye Boys State; Peter Clore Scholarship; Art Teynor Scholarship; Nicole Carpio Scholarship; Dover Food Pantry; Sharing With Appalachian People organization

SARAH DAVIS School: Newark Catholic Parish: Mount Vernon St. Vincent de Paul National Honor Society; Student Council; Key Club; Spanish Club; Kairos Retreat Team; Volleyball and Swim Teams; March for Life; National Catholic Youth Conference; Volunteer for Food Pantry and Mount Vernon Hot Meals; Focolare Service Group Retreats; Parish School of Religion; Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; School Mentor Program; School Dinner Auction; Middle School Volleyball Camp

DANIEL DIXON School: Columbus St. Charles Preparatory Parish: New Albany Church of the Resurrection National Honor Society; Turkey Drive Organizer; Prayer Club; Peer Minister; Campus Ministry Core Team; Altar Server; Lector; Sacristan; Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; Gospel Road Volunteer; Vacation Bible School; Diocesan Youth Council.

AVA HASSEL School: Portsmouth Notre Dame Parish: Portsmouth Holy Redeemer National Honor Society; 4-Year Class President; Key Club; Ministry Team; Football Homecoming Queen; Basketball and Volleyball Teams; Pep Club; Choir; Ohio Model United Nations

KEVIN HEIL School: Columbus St. Francis DeSales Parish: Westerville St. Paul Diocesan Youth Council; Student Council; New Albany Church of the Resurrection Youth Group Leader; School Evangelization Team; Kairos Retreat Leader; Fraternitas Bible Study Group; Student Ambassador; Spanish Club; Tennis and JV Soccer Teams

AIDAN JACKSON School: Lancaster Fisher Catholic Parish: Lancaster St. Mary National Honor Society; Irish 4 Life; Red Cross Blood Drive; Community Care Day; Thanksgiving Food Drive; Youth Group Leadership Team; Middle School Youth Group Leader; Altar Server; Melchizedek Project

JOELEA KELLEY School: Columbus Bishop Hartley Parish: None listed Reynoldsburg St. Pius X Church Youth Group and Confirmation Retreats; Vacation Bible School; Catholic Youth Conference; Volunteer at Wesley Ridge Senior Living Center; Volunteer at Summer Care Program for Children with Special Needs

LANDON MARSH School: Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Parish: Zanesville St. Nicholas Key Club; Animal Shelter Society; Christ’s Table; Pep Club; Campus Ministry; Green Club; Zanesville Bishop Fenwick Preschool Helper; Spanish Club; Holiday Bazaar; American Red Cross; Genesis Hospital; Cambridge St. Benedict Church Auction; Quiz Team; Lector; Class Officer; Cambridge Performing Arts Center; Drama Club; House Council; School Ambassador; Mock Trial; I Believe Foundation; Soccer and Track Teams

COLE PETRILLA School: Columbus Bishop Watterson Parish: Dublin St. Brigid of Kildare Ohio State University Camp Recky Day Camp Counselor; Volunteer at The Forum Nursing Home; Clintonville Academy Graduation Volunteer; OSU Counselor Training Program; Columbus St. Agatha Church Cake Bingo

ELAINE SMITH School: Columbus Bishop Ready Parish: Columbus St. Margaret of Cortona National Honor Society; Student Council; Eagle Scout; Girl Scout Gold Award; School Ambassador; Country Blazers 4-H Club; Swim Team; YMCA Swimming; Living the Gospel Message Award; School Plays; Future Business Leaders of America; Cheerleader; Chinese Club; Beta Club; Campus Ministry; Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; Special Olympics Volunteer; Columbus St. Christopher Church Vacation Bible School; Ronald McDonald House Volunteer; Altar Server; Prom Fashion Show

DIEYNABA TALLA School: Cristo Rey Columbus Parish: Not listed Junior State of America; Columbus Metropolitan Library Volunteer; Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon Volunteer; Writing Letters to the Elderly; School Perseverance Award May 23, 2021 GRADUATION 2021 Catholic Times 13 ALL-DIOCESAN ACADEMIC HONOR TEAM MEMBERS

ANDREW ANGELINI/Tuscarawas Central Catholic Parish: New Philadelphia Sacred Heart National Honor Society; Freshman and Junior Class President; Golf, Baseball and JV Basketball Teams; Academic Challenge; Guitar Player at School Masses; Chess Club; Steven Triplett and Peter Clore Scholarships; Science Olympiad; Buckeye Boys State; Altar Server; Volunteer for Biddy Basketball, Community Golf Outings and Cross Country Meets and School Tours Attending University of Akron CLAIRE DETTWILLER/Portsmouth Notre Dame Parish: Pond Creek Holy Trinity National Honor Society; Heisman high School Scholarship Award; Key Club; Senior Class Vice President; Student Council; St. Francis Outreach Center Volunteer; Volleyball, Basketball and Softball Teams; Altar Server; Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; Liturgical Choir; Pep Club Attending Ohio Dominican University JOHN DiORIO/Columbus Bishop Watterson Parish: Columbus St. Timothy National Honor Society; Riverside Methodist Hospital Power of One Award for Volunteer Work; Sister Ursula Marie Math Scholarship; School Spirit Award; Cross Country and Tennis Teams; In the Know Team; Senior Leadership Team; Student Ambassador; St. Joseph of Arimathea Society; Italian Club; Altar Server Attending NICHOLAS LUSKY/Columbus St. Charles Preparatory Parish: Westerville St. Paul National Merit Scholarship Finalist; National Honor Society; National Latin Exam Summa Cum Laude; Clarkson Achievement Award; Cross Country and Bowling Teams; Engineering Team; Prayer Club; Campus Ministry Core Team; My Brother’s Keeper Mentor Group; Serra Club Altar Server Award; Eagle Scout; Catholic Scout Camporee Staff; Diocesan Youth Council; Bishop Griffin Resource Center Volunteer; Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; Gospel Road Volunteer; Catholic Men’s Conference Usher and Altar Server Attending University of Notre Dame AUDREY MANNELLA/Lancaster Fisher Catholic Parish: Lancaster St. Mary National Honor Society; 4-Year Class President; Miami (Ohio) University Excellence Scholarship; Interact Club; Friends of the Arts; Stage Manager, Director and Choreographer for School Musicals; Quiz Team; Choir; Soccer Team; Fairfield Medical Center Volunteer; Fairfield County Library Volunteer; People to People International Student Ambassador Attending Miami (Ohio) University JOSHUA MERVA/Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans Parish: Cambridge Christ Our Light National Honor Society; 4-Year Class Vice President; Student Ambassador; Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program; Basketball and Soccer Teams; OHSAA Sportsmanship Award; Daughters of the American Revolution, Knights of Columbus and Better Business Bureau Scholarships; I Believe Leadership Program; Wake Forest Bioscience and Engineering Summer Program; Muskingum County Youth Foundation Winter Coat Drive; House Captain; Key Club; Green Club; Campus Ministry; Vacation Bible School; Southeastern Ohio Medical Center Volunteer; Soccer and Basketball Camp Volunteer; Basketball Christmas on the Hill Attending Davidson College MELISSA NYARKO/Cristo Rey Columbus Parish: Not listed National Honor Society; Spanish National Honor Society; Book Club; Math Club; Photography Club; Yearbook; Social Justice Club; Science Club; Swimming Club; Junior Students of America; Imprem Food Pantry Volunteer; Mid-Ohio Food Collective Volunteer Attending Northwestern University MICHAEL OUWELEEN/Newark Catholic Parish: Columbus St. Patrick National Honor Society; Student Council President; Newark Rotary Club Scholarship; Air Force ROTC Scholarship; Swimming Team; Key Club; Latin Club; Kairos Retreat Leader; COVID Task Force; Mentor Program; St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry; Summer Gym Volunteer; St. Patrick Church Little Margaret of Castello Society; Licking County Park District Volunteer; Licking County Leadership Program; Student Ambassador; Red Cross Blood Drive Volunteer; Operation Feed Volunteer Attending University of Dayton MARY TOKAR/Columbus Bishop Ready Parish: Columbus St. Mary Magdalene National Honor Society; Student Council; Beta Club; Central Ohio Association of Catholic Educators, Thomas Aquinas, Louis and Matilda Palazzo, and Father William Huber Scholarships; Liturgical Choir; Tennis and Volleyball Teams; Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; Castle Crew; Columbus St. Christopher Church Youth Group; Gospel Road Program; Parish School of Religion; Altar Server; Columbus Marathon Volunteer; Vacation Bible School Attending Ohio State University LEAH VANASDLE/Columbus St. Francis DeSales Parish: Westerville St. Paul National Honor Society; Miami University Excellence Scholarship; National Merit Scholarship Finalist; Anatomy Club; Environmental Club; Concert Band; St. Vincent de Paul Society; Diocesan Friends of the Poor Committee; Altar Server; CHA Animal Shelter Volunteer; Joey Castrodale Memorial Golf Outing; Blanket Making for the Homeless; Easter and Halloween Parties for Inner-City Schoolchildren; Christmas Boxes for Poor Children; St. Lawrence Haven Sandwich Making; St. Vincent de Paul Society Walk for the Poor Attending Miami (Ohio) University ANNA WOODS/Columbus Bishop Hartley Parish: Pickerington St. Elizabeth Seton National Merit Commended Scholar; National Honor Society; Ohio State University Maximus Scholarship; Catholic Foundation Louise Laihr Teaching Scholarship; Sister Margaret Hoffman Scholarship; School and House Captain; National 4-H Congress; Cross Country Team; School Musicals; Student Ambassador; Hawks Who Pray; Youth Group Leader; National Catholic Youth Congress; Pro-Life Club; Altar Server; Lector; Parish Choir; Cantor; Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; Mother Teresa Service Award; Vacation Bible School Attending Ohio State University

The Class of 2021 truly embodies our school’s mission to love God, seek truth, and live virtuously. They have made us proud over the past four years, and will continue to be people of hope and light in the future.

Congratulations to the 205 members of the Class of 2021! Below are just a few of the colleges and universities these outstanding students will be attending next fall.

They have earned over

m illion million in26 scholarships and grants. May 23, 2021 GRADUATION 2021 Catholic Times 15 DeSales graduating class includes 26 valedictorians Columbus St. Francis DeSales High Award, Grace Ettenhofer and Jamie Gonya, Natalia Gonzalez, Nathan Ohene, Godlove Osei, Emmanuel- School will celebrate its baccalaureate Momoh; Mother Frances Cabrini Granata, Alan Graver, Juliana Green, la Otu-Danquah, Amanda Pancake, Mass and 58th commencement cere- Award, YeTong Gu and Zimeng (Fifi) Yetong Gu, Delaney Harmon, Jack- Hannah Pekarcik, Caitlyn Perito, mony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 29 in Wan; Campus Ministry Award, Cait- son Hartman, William Hast, Alexan- Kole Perrine, Gabriel Pierce, Mary Alumni Stadium. lyn Perito and Nathan Granata. der Hatcher, Kevin Heil, Francisco Polemeni-McGovern, Zachary Quin- Father Bill Faiella, CSC, of the Members of the Columbus St. Fran- Hernandez-Gonzalez, Crystal Huit- lan, Quintell Quinn, Jasmine Ramirez, St. Andre Inner Healing Ministry in cis DeSales High School Class of ron-Vasquez, Connor Huzicka, Gil- Ella Reither, Shelby Rice, Morgan Phoenix, a 1964 DeSales graduate, 2021 are: bert Ibarra, Jahaira Ibarra, Jonathan Rieser, Bryan Ritzler, Michael Roach, will preside at the Mass. The gradu- Obed Achirem, Jude Agyapong, Ibarra and Robert Imlay. Nadia Robinson, Mattea Romanelli, ation ceremony will include speech- CJ Jo Albrycht, Daniel Arciniega, Zofia Jagerova, Michael James, Isaac Rush and Isaiah Rush. es from two valedictorians and from Manuela Asamoah, Ethan Ballard, Bridget Javitch, Cara Jewett, Dennis Grace Sabo, Raul Sanchez, Eveln school principal Dan Garrick. Anthony Bangura, Nathan Bar- Jimenez-Noyola, Alexis Johnson, He- Louise Sarle, Jacob Sarr, Celia Sauce- The 205 members of the class have ber, Thomas Bateman, John Jo- noke Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Ka- do, Jose Saucedo-Ortiz, Isabelle Sau- earned more than $26 million in seph Baughman-Becerra, Nicholas leb Johnson, Jordan Juarez, Arman er, Nicholas Schetter, Emma Schrank, scholarships and will attend 58 col- Bedzyk, Haley Bentley, Vigo Bertolo, Karimy, Stefanie Karras, Andrew Keg- Katherine Schultz, Nicole Schum- leges, with 98 percent of them going Skyla Blumenscheid, Grace Bogue, lewitsch, Nicholas Kennedy, Owen acher, Leo Sears, Michael Shelton, on to some form of higher education. Jalesha Bouyer, Avery Boyd, Evelyn Kirk, Casey Koller, Kelvin Konadu, Makayla Shuey, Megan Shuey, Mia The class has 26 valedictorians. Brainard, Kylie Cahill, Billy Cain IV, Kahleb Lang, Odell Langston IV, Jes- Slanoc, Jazlyn Smith, Carolina So- They are Vigo Bertolo, Lily Carlos, Breanna Callahan, Aiden Cannon, se Lartey, Jack Laugherty, John Kea- to-Garcia, Luis Soto-Garcia, Romiaun Erin Cooper, Michael Davis, Grace Lily Carlos, Ni’Yirah Carter and Car- gan Lilienthal, Tania Linares-Escobar, Speed, Brooke Stablein, Samantha Ettenhofer, Noah Garrick, Kendall men Catubig. Alex Lofton and Isabella Lomeo. Stack, Michael Steed, Maya Steiger, Gonya, Kevin Heil, Lauren Mitevs- Jayden Chansady, Andrew Chap- Andre Long, Drew Lopez-Smith, Akeyla Stewart and Matthew Stewart. ki, Jamie Momoh, Grace Nordmoe, man Jr., Matteo Cipriani, Lauren Rachel Maas, Juliana Macias, Gabri- Antonio Swartz, Marco Tapia, Amanda Pancake, Mary Poleme- Clayton, Afidiatu Conteh, Erin Coo- ella Mahaffey, Andrew Mahle, Austin David Tecante, Monserrat Tla- ni-McGovern, Shelby Rice, Isaac per, Mackenzie Cooper, Faith Corn, Mann, Oscar Marquez-Trejo, Josh- huel-Flores, Nick-Lorenz Topacio, Rush, Isaiah Rush, Evelyn Sarle, Mia Nicole S Corn, Dylan Craig, Alexan- ua Martin-Hayden, Estefany Marti- Norea’l Townsend, Andrew Tran, Slanoc, Akeyla Stewart, Matthew der Cross, Carmela Cua, Gibran Cue- nez-Morales, Maura Mascarin, Bri- Nicholas Trostel, Kylie Van Fossen, Stewart, Nick Topacio, Andrew Tran, vas, Michael Davis, Ikem Derden, Se- anna Matheny, Ryan McCann, Mina Leah Vanasdale, Jason Velazquez Leah Vanasdale, Lynn Vu, Allison lene Dominguez, Jacob Durant, Ethan McGee, Kassidy McGlone, Melina II, Andrew Viola, Lynn Vu, Zimeng Weiner and Haley Weis. Dvorak, Barfour Dwomo, Sydney McSweeny, Nicholas Meek, Lauren “Fifi” Wan, Alexis Ware, Saje Wash- Recipients of service and leader- Eader, Grace Ettenhofer, Lariah Ev- Mitevski, Tara Mnich, Jamie Momoh, ington, Desmond Watson, McKen- ship awards are: Father James M. ans, James Forrest, Devin Foster and Adriana Moon, Corey Moriarty, Mad- na Weber, Gabriel Weikert, Allison Berendt Award, Mia Slanoc and Noah Kaeden Fox. elyn Nagel, Arantxa Nava-Pino and Weiner, Haley Weis, Aidan Williams, Garrick; Alumni Award, Mary Po- Noah Gales, Noah Garrick, Eyuel Zane Neuhardt. Antonio Williams, Gracey Wilson, Al- lemeni-McGovern, Isaiah Rush and Gebregziabher, Nico Genovesi, So- Erik Nguyen, John Nguyen, Tania exander Witter, Mildred Yawe, Rose- Isaac Rush; Bishop Herrmann Ser- phia Gersper, Grant Gibboney, Mol- Nonato, Grace Nordmoe, Bejamin marie Zarcone and Amelia Zaremba. vice Award, Kevin Heil; Senior Spirit ly Goldsmith, Kendall DeSales Merit Scholar A gift from the heart Columbus St. Francis DeSales High School senior Leah Vanas- dale has advanced to finalist standing in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program, a distinction that places her in a group of more than 15,000 students representing less than one percent of U.S. high school graduating seniors. Through this program, she also received a $4,000 com- For the past four years, seniors Isaac and Isaiah Rush, under the guidance of Ski Club adviser Val Shar- pany scholarship from ritts and assistant adviser Chris Brimmer, volunteered to assist the Adaptive Sports Connection (ASC) the Leidos information at Snow Trails. The ASC offers skiing and snowboarding to those who need adaptations to participate technology company. in snow sports, including vests to alert people of a blind skier, a mono ski for wheelchair bound people Photo courtesy St. Fran- as well as ways to help teach disabled people of all ages how to ski with one leg. Four years ago, the cis DeSales High School Rush brothers established a goal of donating $1,000 to ASC, and through their persistence coupled with Sharritts augmenting their efforts with donations from her Central Ohio Motorcycle group, they were successful in raising $1,000. On Saturday, Feb. 13, they presented the ASC with the $1,000, which was more than just a monetary donation but was a gift from the heart. Photo courtesy St. Francis DeSales Cole C. Abbott James M. Foos Timothy J. Martin Jacob D. Ryan Alexander A. Alexandrov Benjamin J. Franz Oscar S. Moreno Sean P. Ryan Benjamin J. Auletta Jaideep R. Gaddam Quinn P. Matteson Collin J. Sattler Jackson D. Baird Quinn M. Gelhaus Henry P. Mauntel Aaron T. Schwirian Nicholas C. Bastaja Yohanes E. Getahun Colin P. McClain Ethan J. Seewald Chase F. Bateman Spencer W. Green Zach R. McClimon Brant K. Shepherd Cooper J. Beggs Austin D. Grzybicki Blake T. McDonald Abel R. Shete Raymond M. Benjamin Luke A. Gutman Leule M. Mesfin Braeden C. Singleton Ryan M. Benjamin Kian E. Haghnazari Alexander J. Michalec Alexander L. Smith Christopher E. Benson Cole T. Hankinson Peter M. Minneci Andrew J. Somodi Joshua M. Birtcher Colin D. Hayter Angus B. Moore Samuel G. Spalding Luke J. Blubaugh Alexander C. Herzberg Harrison S. Mounts Nathan A. Stevenson Patrick W. Booker J. Heyer Garrett J. Nerone Brodie P. Sullivan William J. Borchers Andrew J. Homon Sean A. Noonan Maximilian S. Taylor Colin O. Brame Brian B. Huber Samuel V. Nori Emanuel H. Tewolde Carter M. Bryant John D. Hummel Brennan R. O'Brien Joshua M. Thomas Keller A. Bueneman Justin D. Imber Jack T. O'Brien Joel P. Tobler Cade R. Campbell Alex J. Jimenez Teague J. O'Brien Tommy A. Trinh Samuel A. Carey Colin J. Johnson Thomas F. O'Reilly, Jr. Ryan K. Utt John Paul B. Carson Owen A. Karas Diego F. Pitones Andrew B. Van Buren John P. Cassanos Jack H. Klingler Nathanael E. Polinsky Dean V. Vitale Ethan M Clark Matthew Z. Kravitz Dominic G. Porter Matthew E. Voegele Thomas F. Cloran Noah D. Kurtz Liam T. Pratt Christian A. Walter Atticus J. Colucy Erik K. Lang John R. Prophater Brayden T. West George F. Cottrill Thomas J. Lauber John Protz Brady D. Westin Andrew K. Curtin Ryan E. Lewis Nicholas P. Putz Bennett J. Willson Drew A. DeShetler Jack B. Lindemann Liam M. Quinlan Erik M. Witherspoon Reid A. Dewez Mitchell H. List Lukas G. Rakowsky Maximus F. Wood Daniel P. Dixon Jacob P. Lowis Donnie L. Richardson Jacob B. Woodruff Dominic M. Doukakis Nicholas J. Lusky Joseph Y. Roberts William B. Wordsworth Ian A. Eberts Myles K. Macklin Donovan J. Roda Reece S. Yakubov William S. Elsrod Daniel C. Marino Blake E. Roller Isaiah P. Yarngo Nicholas D. Fallieras John P. Martin William P. Ruess Jason D. Zehala Nathaniel D. Fanning Liam H. Zieg

May 23, 2021 GRADUATION 2021 Catholic Times 17 St. Charles students awarded full college scholarships Two Columbus St. Charles Prepara- Summit. tory School seniors have been award- Last summer, he completed a re- ed scholarships that will cover the full search internship in Ohio State’s ex- cost of an education at the institutions perimental hematology laboratory. they plan to attend. Additionally, he tutors students in Colin Brame has been selected as Latin and English through the school’s an Eminence Scholar at Ohio State National Honor Society and My University, where he plans to major Brother’s Keeper mentoring programs in biomedical science and eventually and is a volunteer at the Westerville pursue an MD-PhD degree. Nicho- Area Resource Ministry. las Lusky was awarded a Glenna R. Lusky is a National Merit Scholar- Joyce Scholarship to attend the Uni- ship semifinalist and a member of the versity of Notre Dame, where he will cross country, bowling and engineer- study engineering. ing teams, as well as the Prayer Club The Eminence Scholarship is con- and the National Honor Society. He sidered OSU’s most prestigious mer- tutored students at St. Mary School in it scholarship. It covers the full cost Columbus’ neighbor- of attendance at Ohio State for eight hood through My Brother’s Keeper semesters of full-time enrollment, in- and regularly volunteers at the Bishop cluding the cost of room and board, Colin Brame Nicholas Lusky Griffin Resource Center in Columbus. a book allowance and miscellaneous He is an altar server and extraor- expenses, plus an enrichment grant dinary minister of the Eucharist at valued at as much as $3,000, acces- to Notre Dame and Ohio State for an and editor-in-chief of St. Charles’ Westerville St. Paul Church, where he sible after the first year of successful equal number of students with finan- yearbook, is captain of the engineer- is a member of the leadership team for study. cial need from Franklin County and ing and Ultimate Frisbee teams and is the youth group. He is also a member Established in 1961, the Joyce Trust nearby counties. the Class of 2021’s representative to of the Diocesan Youth Council and is provides full four-year scholarships Brame is the photography editor the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership an Eagle Scout. St. Charles to graduate 134 seniors Columbus St. Charles Preparatory inaugural recipient of the school’s Beggs, Raymond M. Benjamin, Ryan Colin P. McClain, Zach R. McCli- School will present diplomas to 134 S.J. Dilenschneider Award for making M. Benjamin, Christopher E. Ben- mon, Blake T. McDonald, Leule M. members of the Class of 2021 during a meaningful and positive impact on son, Joshua M. Birtcher, Luke J. Blu- Mesfin, Alexander J. Michalec, Peter commencement ceremonies on Fri- the St. Charles community. The award baugh, Patrick W. Booker, William J. M. Minneci, Angus B. Moore, Harri- day, May 28 in the Robert C. Walter includes a $10,000 honorarium. Borchers, Colin O. Brame, Carter M. son S. Mounts, Garrett J. Nerone and Student Commons. Commencement Nicholas Lusky was chosen as the Bryant, Keller A. Bueneman, Cade R. Sean A. Noonan. will be preceded by a baccalaureate school’s representative on the dioce- Campbell, Samuel A. Carey and John Samuel V. Nori, Brennan R. program at 6:30 p.m. on the same san All-Academic honor team. Daniel Paul B. Carson. O’Brien, Jack T. O’Brien, Teague J. date, also in the Commons, with com- Dixon received the Bishop Edward John P. Cassanos, Ethan M. Clark, O’Brien, Thomas F. O’Reilly Jr., Di- ments and a blessing by James Lower, Herrmann service award and scholar- Thomas F. Cloran, Atticus J. Colucy, ego F. Pitones, Nathanael E. Polin- the school’s principal. ship. Cooper Beggs and Ryan Lewis George F. Cottrill, Andrew K. Curtin, sky, Dominic G. Porter, Liam T. Pratt, The school is continuing its tradi- were representatives to Buckeye Boys Drew A. DeShetler, Reid A. Dewez, John R. Prophater, John Protz, Nich- tion of not naming a valedictorian or State. The class has eight Eagle Scouts: Daniel P. Dixon, Dominic M. Douka- olas P. Putz, Liam M. Quinlan, Lukas salutatorian and not having a guest Cooper Beggs, Andrew DeShetler, kis, Ian A. Eberts, William S. Elsrod, G. Rakowsky, Donnie L. Richardson, speaker for commencement. Spencer Green, Cole Hankinson, Nich- Nicholas D. Fallieras, Nathaniel D. Joseph Y. Roberts, Donovan J. Roda, Fourteen members of the class were olas Lusky, Garrett Nerone, Brennan Fanning, James M. Foos, Benjamin J. Blake E. Roller, William P. Rues and National Merit Scholarship finalists, O’Brien and Joel Tobler. Franz, Jaideep R. Gaddam, Quinn M. Jacob D. Ryan. semifinalists or commended scholars. The class was awarded $1.47 mil- Gelhaus, Yohanes E. Getahun, Spencer Sean P. Ryan, Collin J. Sattler, Aaron Finalists are Colin Brame, Samuel lion in first-year college scholarships W. Green and Austin D. Grzybicki. T. Schwirian, Ethan J. Seewald, Brant Carey, Spencer Green and Nicholas for an average of $10,983 per senior. Luke A. Gutman, Kian E. K. Shepherd, Abel R. Shete, Braeden Lusky. Cole Hankinson is a semifinal- Class members were offered scholar- Haghnazari, Cole T. Hankinson, Col- C. Singleton, Alexander L. Smith, An- ist. Commended scholars are Keller ships totaling more than $26 million. in D. Hayter, Alexander C. Herzberg, drew J. Somodi, Samuel G. Spalding, Bueneman, John Cassanos, Brian Three class members will be attend- Ambrose J. Heyer, Andrew J. Homon, Nathan A. Stevenson, Brodie P. Sulli- Huber, Mitchell List, Peter Minneci, ing college in the United Kingdom Brian B. Huber, John D. Hummel, van, Maximilian S. Taylor, Emanuel Angus Moore, Nathan Stevenson, An- – one each at Northumbria Universi- Justin D. Imber, Alex J. Jimenez, Col- H. Tewolde, Joshua M. Thomas, Joel drew Van Buren and Reece Yakubov. ty in Newcastle, England; Hult Inter- in J. Johnson, Owen A. Karas, Jack H. P. Tobler and Tommy A. Trinh. Colin Brame received an Ohio State national Business School in London; Klingler, Matthew Z. Kravitz, Noah Ryan K. Utt, Andrew B. Van Buren, University Eminence Scholarship, and Cardiff Metropolitan University D. Kurtz, Erik K. Lang, Thomas J. Dean V. Vitale, Matthew E. Voegele, covering four years of tuition, room in Wales. Lauber, Ryan E. Lewis and Jack B. Christian A. Walter, Brayden T. West, and board, textbooks and miscella- Members of the Columbus St. Lindemann. Brady D. Westin, Bennett J. Willson, neous expenses. Nicholas Lusky was Charles Preparatory School Class of Mitchell H. List, Jacob P. Lowis, Erik M. Witherspoon, Maximus F. awarded a full four-year Glenna R. 2021 are: Cole C. Abbott, Alexander Nicholas J. Lusky, Myles K. Mack- Wood, Jacob B. Woodruff, William Joyce Scholarship to the University of A. Alexandrov, Benjamin J. Auletta, lin, Daniel C. Marino, John P. Martin, B. Wordsworth, Reece S. Yakubov, Notre Dame. Jackson D. Baird, Nicholas C. Bas- Timothy J. Martin, Oscar S. Moreno, Isaiah P. Yarngo, Jason D. Zehala and Tommy Trinh was selected as the taja, Chase F. Bateman, Cooper J. Quinn P. Matteson, Henry P. Mauntel, Liam H. Zieg.

May 23, 2021 GRADUATION 2021 Catholic Times 19 Bishop Hartley graduating 176 students Columbus Bishop Hartley High lege Josephinum. fith, Pailyn Groene, Andrew Grosko, Declan O’Brien, Piper Ogden, Claire School will conduct its 61st com- Members of the Columbus Bishop Paige Gunther, Yohannes Haile, Bro- Oliver, Sydney Onega, Marcelis Park- mencement exercises on Saturday, Hartley Class of 2021 are: dy Halenar, Makaela Hall, Emily Hat- er, Dominic Passero, Charlee Pick- May 29 at the school’s Jack Ryan Caitlin Abel, Sunny Abraha, Zach- tey, Ryan Hawk, Philip Hemphill III, ens, Emma Powell, Bryn Power and Field, with a baccalaureate Mass at ary Adams, Bethlehem Ademe, Jo- Jorja Hensley, Jermaine Henson Jr., Colton Ramsey. 9 a.m., followed immediately by the han Adjomo Mvoa, Magdalene Katherine Heuser, De’Andre Hodge, Dominic Ratliff, Samuel Ray, Dom- graduation ceremony, where diplomas Agra, Audrey Alloto, Mesele Asefa, Anne Hofherr, John Hooker, Victoria inic Rees, Julia Reinker, Annalise will be awarded to 176 students. Ad- Blessing Asiedu, Saidy Avila-Leon, Hopkins, Alyssa Horsford, Ania Hor- Reis, Emily Relli-Dempsey, James mission will be by ticket only. Daria Balkus, Tyrese Barker, Nathan ton, Noah Houchins and Cody Ihm. Robinson, Nathaniel Rolwing, Adrian The announcement of the valedic- Bentivegna, Caroline Berger, Emma Janelle Ingraham Dwyer, Kamryn Rooks, Chay Rossing, Isabela Russo, torian, salutatorian and other major Bergman, Braden Blanchard, Jadyn Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Joelea Reiley Salmons, John Sands, Emi- award winners will be made on Fri- Bonner, Jessica Botello, Gabriela Kelley, Maria Kelley, Sumo Kesselly, ly Sanzone, Hannah Sauer, Shawn day, May 21. Members of the class Bott, Travis Bowie, Trevor Bowie, Elizabeth Kessler, Nahom Kidane- Saunders, Maleah Scott, Riley Shee- will be attending 55 colleges, with 98 Luke Brandewie, James Brown III, mariam, Jacqueline Kirkland, Crys- han, Sidney Sheridan, Emma Simone, percent of them going on to higher ed- Agnes Bryan and Amanda Bullard. tal Kissi, Elizabeth Kitsmiller, Max Robert Sisson, Jacob Skelly, Caitlin ucation. Alyssa Carfagna, Caroline Carmon, Kohl, Kamryn Kortokrax, Samuel Le- Smith, Madelyn Smith and Nicholas Class members who will be re- Ireland Castle, Emily Casto, Mason May, Morgan Liden, Lily Lindemann, Stassen, Kason Sunderland, Sereni- ceiving full scholarships are Mat- Casto, Raul Chaires Ramirez, Nahom Jaiden Link, Lorena Lopez, Me- ty Swafford, Colleen Sweeney, Zac thew Franz (Lilly Scholar, Wabash Chegen, Nickolaus Chovan, Lyra Co- gan Luallen, Melanie Magin, Deron Swinney, Makai Tarpley, Heromen College), Pailyn Groene (Glenna R. hen-Denson, James Crenshaw, Myrka Maina, Sebastian Mariscal-Marquez, Teshome, Anthony Thivener Jr., Joyce Scholarship, University of No- Cruz, Christina Daniel, Theophilus Isabella Martin, Gabriel Matias Bello Cameron Thomas, Nicolas Thomas, tre Dame), Megan Luallen (Founder’s Daniel, Shania Davis, Nicole Deline, and Maxwell Mauer. Trinity Thompson, Jack Tomlinson, Scholarship, Walsh University), De- Tiffany Delius, Mia DeSimone, Dejon Jade Mayo. Jessica McBride, Eliza- Adrian Tucker, Luke Vautour, Jamaal clan O’Brien (Trustee STEM Schol- Donnell, Aubrey Dowdy, Sone Eku- beth McClung, Conor McJoynt-Grif- Wairegi, Amari Wallace, Saron Wel- arship, Defiance College) and Saron kole-Sone, Elijah English, Matthew fith, David Menches, Dorielle Mickle, demicael, Imani Williams, Milayna Weldemicael (Washington University, Franz, Angel Garcia, Eayuel Gebrtsa- Simeon Miles, Jared Miller, William Williams, Rayjohnny Williams, An- St. Louis). dik and Benjamin Gegorski. Miller, Emily Moore, Taylor Mot- namarie Wills, Grace Wolfinger, Tyler Dominic Ratliff and Luke Vautour Paige Gibson, Naomi Gitahi, Mad- ley, Dominic Motter, Haymanot Wood, Anna Woods, Kalee Young and will be attending the Pontifical Col- ison Glass, Gia Green, Camaren Grif- Negatu, Leo Noll, Akaolisa Nwokolo, Liam Zacovic.

HARTLEY, continued from Page 5 “God works in every stage of your summer baseball (in 2020) really im- cally “after starting out really rough. in Skelly’s recovery. life and every age. You’re never too pacted me a lot,” Skelly said. “Sports Running was the hardest part, honest- “Once I got back into school, every- young to become a vessel because, is a big, big portion of my life, and ly.” thing just went back to normal,” Skel- like, that’s why we’re created.” having it taken away kind of sucked.” He regained the weight he lost last ly said. “I felt like no one treated me Young adults such as Ogden and “It was really devastating for all year and even added 10 pounds. differently. No one treated me as ‘Oh, Skelly never anticipate dealing with of us to watch what Jake was going First-year Bishop Hartley baseball this kid had cancer.’ It’s back to nor- severe health challenges, and that cer- through missing his senior year of coach Tim Heinmiller feels blessed to mal, like the Jake I was before. tainly was the case with Skelly. football. We know how important it have Skelly back on the field. As of “But it really has impacted me a lot. As a junior in fall 2019, he was is to him,” Bishop Hartley football mid-May, the senior was batting .308 I’ve always had this thought that God named first-team All-Central Dis- coach Brad Burchfield said. “He is with a .500 on-base percentage, two gives the toughest challenges to the trict in Division III as an offensive such a fantastic young man. It was home runs and 14 RBI while batting strongest people, and I kind of kept lineman and received a number of difficult not having him around every fourth in the lineup and playing first that mindset throughout this. college scholarship offers. The multi- day, not only as a player but as a lead- base. His teammates voted him a cap- sport athlete was looking forward er of our team.” “My family, they’ve been there ev- tain. ery day. Every night. They’ve stayed to baseball season last spring when Bishop Hartley friends and team- “Coming into the off-season, I COVID-19 hit, but at about the same mates helped him stay connected. On up with me whenever I needed them. wasn’t sure how much he would be I’d say, ‘Mom, I need this,’ and she’d time that high school spring sports Thursdays during the season when able to play,” Heinmiller said. “When were officially cancelled in April, the seniors take a walk around the be right there. My dad would come we started winter hitting, he had just flying up the stairs after work if need- Skelly began losing his appetite and field, fellow offensive lineman Tony been cleared and was working his way noticed bruising. Thivener would FaceTime him, and ed him to come and help me out.” back into shape. There were some A few weeks later, he was diagnosed they would talk. This fall, Skelly will be back on with leukemia. Skelly, who had lost Skelly attended several games last tough days where he just felt that he the football field at Ohio Universi- 25 pounds, began a treatment regimen fall and watched the others on lives- wasn’t going to get back to what he ty, whose coaches never wavered on that put him in and out of Nationwide tream. had been, but he kept working and has their scholarship commitment after Children’s Hospital for the next eight “There was this point in time where had a successful season. the diagnosis. months and included 24-hour sessions I was in the hospital, and they were “From what I have seen, the pro- “They’ve been there since the day of chemotherapy. trying to check my heart rate, and then cess has altered his perspective on they found out,” he said. “My dad That meant sitting out his final year my heart rate got real high because I the season and has caused him to be gave (offensive line coach Allen Ru- more focused and driven to maximize of high school football, which was es- was kind of into the game too much,” dolph) a phone call after I was di- his opportunities. He has always been pecially tough on him “knowing that he said. agnosed. And he’s like, ‘Does this a great leader, and that part never I couldn’t go out there and play with This spring, Skelly reached mainte- change anything for Jake?’ And he my boys, but I had a bigger battle to nance mode in his recovery, allowing changed.” Faith and family at home and at (Rudolph) said, ‘No, he’s committed fight,” Skelly said. him to return to baseball. He said he’s to us, we’re committed to him.’” “Not being able to play football or feeling closer to normal now physi- Bishop Hartley have played a big role Catholic Times 20 GRADUATION 2021 May 23, 2021 Watterson seniors earn $22.5 million for college The commencement ceremony for Moore, Grace Orians, Isabella Ros- four of their years at the school. Dixon, Sarah Grace Downing, Caro- the 219 members of the Columbus coe, Spencer Ruff, Audrey Schroeder, Members of the Columbus Bishop line Blu Dunham, Kendall Charlotte Bishop Watterson High School Class Catherine Supron, Magdalen Thiek- Watterson High School Class of 2021 Eagle, Charlotte Lee Elliott, Kayla of 2021 will take place at 9:30 a.m. en, Emily Vais, Ashley Ward and Tes- are: Marie Farley, Carrie Josephine Fin- Saturday, May 29 in the school gym- sa Whittaker. Alex Christopher Altier, Victoria frock, Kathryn Christine Finfrock, nasium. Bishop Robert Brennan will Service cord recipients are Andrew Grace Alves, Henry Jerrod Anderson, Kristin Grace Fisher, Julia Brianne be the celebrant for a baccalaureate Bettendorf, Helen Ciesinski, Erin Anne-Marie Arnold, Hannah Elaine Flanagan, Evelyn Hanson Frank and Mass at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 27 in Connors, Kendall Eagle, Charlotte Ashmore, Santino Luciano Auddino, Olivia Grace Frisone, Anthony Ste- the gymnasium. Elliott, Olivia Frisone, Clare Galu- Kervin Eugene Azor, Samantha Nina phen Fultz, Natalie Anne Funge, Clare Both events will be livestreamed. zny, William Garey, Natalie-Soleil Badertscher, Molly Catherine Baly- Marie Galuzny, William Bradford Each senior can have two guests in Geoffrion, Jordan Graf, Elisabeth eat, Adam Stewart Benadum, Nich- Garey, Victoria Jean Gaughan, Nich- attendance. Guests will be seated dis- Hanson, Rachel Hare, Julie Jacko, olas Armand Bermudez, Andrew Jo- olas Ronald Geelan, Natalie-Soleil tanced from other parties, and masks Charles Kuypers, Margo Lawson, seph Bettendorf, Lucy Mae Bishop, Geoffrion, Owen Matthew Gibson, must be worn at all times by all who Anne McGraw, Meghan Means, Mad- Carson Allan Blank, Matthew Benja- Caroline Elizabeth Goodlive, Hallie attend. elyn Moore, Angelo O’Dorisio, Vin- min Blank, Henry Paul Blevins, Davis Elizabeth Goodman, Emiley Jayne The class has 32 valedictorians, cenza Paradiso, Krishna Patel, Adam Edward Boone, Aubrey Reese Bower, Gottwald, Jordan Elizabeth Graf, each of whom had a grade-point av- Pavliga, Cole Petrilla, Sylvia Rinder- Victoria Claire Bradford, Ava Flor- Austin Xavier Gray, Noah Michael erage of 4.0 or better and 12 credits le, Anna Sears, John Sullivan, Sydney ence Brady, Sinéad Veronica Brady, Grayem, Gina Frances Grden, Gavin of honors, Advanced Placement or Taylor, Sally Walling, Tessa Whittak- Sydney Michaela Brick, Brooklyn Douglas Greene, Clara Elizabeth Gre- College Credit Plus courses. They are er and Tyler Young. Elizabeth Brush, Alexander Nicholas enwald, Maxwell Samuel Greenwald, Alex Altier, Samantha Badertscher, Class members were accepted at Casper and Mallory Kate Chizek. Colleen Elizabeth Greve, Danielle El- Aubrey Bower, Brooklyn Brush, Al- 153 colleges and will attend 61 of Helen Marie Ciesinski, Nicklaus len Grim, Noah Matthew Gruver, Jo- exander Casper, Erin Connors, Fion- them. They earned more than $22.5 Andrew Colombo, Erin Kathleen seph Murphy Haemmerle, Ellen Carol nuala Criswell-Carder, Emily Da- million in college scholarships and Connors, Dominic Vincent Contini, Hagerty, Brian Thomas Hall and Elis- vidson, John DiOrio, Olivia Frisone, performed more than 17,000 service Fionnuala Ann Criswell-Carder, Av- abeth Paige Hanson. Anthony Fultz, Caroline Goodlive, hours, with 91 class members earning erie Gabriella Cunningham, David Rachel Elizabeth Hare, John Patrick Joseph Haemmerle, Ellen Hagerty, diplomas with honors, 84 receiving Randall Dana, Emily Marie David- Hazzard, Leah Anne Heil, Sophia Ca- Katelyn Hunter, Grace Jenkins, Syd- the Presidential Award for Excellence son, Daniel S. Davis, Noelani Trem- sey Higgins, Emma Jane Hildebrand, ney Johnson, Anna Kessler, Mor- and 130 academic medals being pre- melle Davis, Anthony Salvatore Di- Lillian Elizabeth Hills, Joseph Wal- gan Kuehl, Clare Mackin, Samantha sented by subject to students who had Novo, John Douglas DiOrio, Simon Matthews, Anne McGraw, Madelyn an A average in that subject for all Michael DiSabato, Maxwell John See WATTERSON, Page 21 BISHOP WATTERSON HIGH SCHOOL

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www.bishopwatterson.com May 23, 2021 GRADUATION 2021 Catholic Times 21 Cristo Rey again sending all graduates to college Cristo Rey Columbus High School Zoe Haithcock and Sanaa Kamau are Floyd, Iyanna Fortson and Veronica guez. will award diplomas to 72 members co-salutatorians. Frimpomah. Yasmin Phinazee, Angel Por- of its graduating class at commence- Members of the Cristo Rey Colum- Emmanuel Frimpong, Diana Garcia cayo-Rodriguez, Anthony Puccetti, ment ceremonies at 1 p.m. Saturday, bus High School Class of 2021 are: Solis, Gisselle Guerra, Zoe’ Haith- Esther Quaye, Fernando Quintana June 12 in Ohio State University’s Ronald Adams, Priscilla Addico, cock, Gabriel Hernandez, Isabella Hernandez, Paige Raison, Megumi Mershon Auditorium. Venolia Adjei, Elizabeth Aguilar, Jeronimo Lemus, Ebony Jewett, Sa- Reategui, Danna Paola Rendon, Ga- The Class of 2021 continued the Samuel Alexander, Angelina Balser, naa Kamau, Fatoumata Kante, Kyn- briela Reyes Martinez, Shanice Rig- school’s record of having every grad- Breanna Blankson, Jeffery Blankson, dal Ladd, Nathan Majeed. Breyana gins, Jacy Rios, Emmanuel Sekyere, uate during its five years of existence Andrew Bouniangsy, Alaishya But- Mitchell, Jayshawn Mitchell-Jones, Maleah Shaffer, Daniel Simumba, accepted to at least one college or ler, Teana Campa Montoya, Leslie Rubicela Monroy, Alondra Montoya, Dieynaba Talla, London Thompson, university. Class members are at- Chagala Orduna, Stephanie Chalco, Jose Mora, Luz Morales Hernandez, Caleb Thomson, Jesus Torres, Oscar tending at least 24 different colleges. Nehemiah Clayton, Shade’ Coleman, Mattea Morris, Fatima Murcia Es- Vargas-Ramirez, Akpedje Vossah, They earned more than $1.4 million Mohamed Conteh, Stephen Cotton, pindola, Perla Ochoa Ibanez, Mellisa Tyesha Western, Cierra Williams, in scholarship funds. Melissa Yank- Tyrah Cowans, Ruth Desrosiers, Otoo, Carlos Patterson, Fernando Pe- Tyler Williams and Melissa Yankson son Nyarko is the valedictorian and Hadja Diouf, Gianna Federico, Tylan droza Cortes and Kevin Pena Rodri- Nyarko. WATTERSON, continued from Page 20 ter Hite, Maithy Ho, Claire Patricia Zacarias Eduardo Passino, Krishna Hohlefelder, Jacob Robert Hoying, Anuj Patel, Adam Richard Pavliga, Zoe Danielle Hummer, Katelyn Ol- Caroline Sue Peck, Elise Ann Peters, ivia Hunter, Lucas Chester Iceman, Cole William Petrilla, Madalyn Grace Samuel Ernest Intihar, Nicholas Ar- Phillips, Madison Elaine Pickett, Al- ran Isabelle, Julie Anne Jacko, Joshua exandra Leigh Picolo, Bryndley Shea David Jaminet, Anna Hope Jannot, Pitman, Megan Nicole Powers, Yahir Grace Elizabeth Jenkins, Patrick An- T. Quezada, Claire Elizabeth , drew Jesse, Matthew Todd Johnson, Ethan David Redelberger, Rachel Sydney Marie Johnson, Olyvia Fran- Anna Reuter, Olivia Rose Riedinger, ces Kennedy, Anna Elizabeth Kessler Abigayle Kathleen Rieser, Maeve Lo- and Mary Kate Kirkpatrick. relei Rieser, Sylvia Grace Rinderle, Lindsey Elizabeth Kish, Samu- Colin Bonifacio Robinson, Isabella el James Koehler, Bridget Elizabeth Grace Roscoe, Christina Ellen Rose, Korn, Emily Christine Kovalchin, Anne Marie Ruess, Spencer John Ruff Elizabeth Ann Kozak, Breanna Lo- and Ethan Christopher Russell. rena Kuderca, Morgan Faith Kuehl, Maria Pauline Sanfillipo, Ryan Da- Faith Ann-Elizabeth Kurtz, Charles vid Schamer, Jeffrey Caleb Schloss, Matthew Kuypers, Elena June Lat- Logan A. Schnurr, Audrey Clare shaw, Margo Stalter Lawson, Jack Schroeder, Anna Jewell Sears, Mi- Michael Macbeth, Clare Kerrigan chael Anthony Segreto, Parin E. Mackin, Nicholas Joseph Malagre- Sensenbrenner, Madison Elizabeth ca, John Spencer Mandzak, Sophia Shaw, Sadie Wood Sheridan, Ethan Christine Mangold, Nicholas Stanley Baldwin Sivillo, Caroline Marie Marszal, Samantha Lynn Matthews, Slater, Jacob David Slyman, Nicho- Chloe Louise Matuska, Alexandra Jo- las Christopher Smith, Pablo Choro- sephine Maziarz, Jacob Francis Ma- co Smith, Madelyn Margaret Sophia ziarz, Charles John McAdow, Gabriel Snyder, Regan Elizabeth Sommer, Al- Joseph McCann, Max Andrew Mc- exander Rinn Stevenson, Johnathen Cann and Anne Catherine McGraw. Michael Stickler, Hayden Bradley Kilyn Marie McGuff, Jamie Marie Storts, John Philip Sullivan, Mark McGuire, Meghan Christine Means, Andrew Sullivan, Catherine Carmel Tanner Lee-Alan Mercer, Colin Ed- Supron, Abigail Mae Swint and Eliza- ward Meyer, Anthony Raymond Mi- beth Catherine Szczesny. chalski, Abigail Francesca Moessner, Sydney Marie Taylor, Magdalen Madelyn Clare Moore, Brynn Marie Paige Thieken, Colin William Thom- Mulligan, Elizabeth Anne Murphy, as, Isabelle Clare Thomas, Hayden Emma Thi-Marie Murphy, Mar- John-Michael Traver, Tatum Eliza- shall Fife Musuraca, Mitchell Scott beth Tucker, Hope Anne Uptegraph, Musuraca, Lauren Mary Neutzling, Emily Rose Vais, Sally Bernice Wall- Meily Nguyen, Cameron Michael ing, Ashley Jane Ward, William Lucas Lend Nickleson, Matthew Joseph Niese, Warren, Keegan Alexander Whitacre, Arden Olivia Noblitt, William Robert Nicholas Gregory Whitsett, Tessa No- Nolf, Madalyn Worner O’Brien, An- elle Whittaker, Ava Rose Williams, an ear! gelo Thomas O’Dorisio, Cailin Anne Megan Elizabeth Wilson, Fiona Jane O’Reilly, Grace Ann Orians, William York, Nicholas Tyler Youell and Tyler Joseph Kelly Ott and Vincenza Filo- Christian Young. mena Paradiso. into adulthood.” age young very a from families their and students serve seamlessly to ilies together aspartnerfam- schools work high and schools elementary schools, for theSchoolsOffice. enrollment and marketing of director associate Dulin, Lori the said for increase,” reasons several to point can in we think school I and Schools, Catholic Our high into education their continue who students of trend ward school. high Catholic nearest miles the from more away or 40 are Wellston and Marion Chillicothe, in schools grade Catholic that is smaller are figures ty cent, respectively. ty, those numbers were 69 and 59 per Coun- Franklin Outside earlier. years percent five eighth-grade classand80 2019-20 the for percent 83 – higher were numbers the diocese, the of rest the in than together closer located are schools elementary and schools high 2014-15 schoolyear.the for – 1,117 of out 840 – percent academic year. 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FISHER CATHOLIC we can’t wait to see it all FISHER CATHOLIC University! Love Always, & Pap Pap unfold. Love, Mom and Mom, Dad, Nathan and Dad and the boys. Allie Catholic Times 24 GRADUATION 2021 May 23, 2021 ‘Hello World!’: advice for grads from a curious Catholic By Christina Capecchi Social distancing would have been dad in a different format. The result: “What do you know? And how do you unfathomable to Greenie, a Villanova, “Hello World!” a bright picture book know it?” “What do you want? And Pa., native who worked as an ad man published last month by Penguin Ran- why do you want it?” George Corrigan never met a person and a high-school lacrosse coach. dom House’s new imprint Flamingo It’s a twist on “Oh, the Places You’ll who didn’t fascinate him. The deliv- Every kid on the team was “a great Books. Go!,” Dr. Seuss’ perennial graduation ery guy. The plumber. The barista. He guy” or “one of the all-time greats,” Writing for children provided a gift. Greenie’s version is “Oh, the wanted to know their names and their his son George said in an interview. creative challenge for the 53-year- People You’ll Know!” life stories, which came tumbling out “(Greenie) would give every person old California mom of two. She test- Those connections are what make when he flashed his megawatt smile he met his best. If someone wanted to ed out an early draft by reading it to life meaningful, Kelly said. It’s an and asked his earnest questions. talk with him for an hour, he’d give her friend’s classroom of 5-year-olds. approach that is inherently Catho- His love of humanity flowed from them one hour. Because people knew They gobbled up the zany parts and lic, honoring the dignity and worth his love of God, culminating each day that he cared on such a real level and inspired Kelly to “be weirder.” of each person, and is also urgently at noon Mass. “Going to Mass every he was always rooting for you – this “I was leaving a lot on the table,” needed, enabling us to overcome the day was a binding element for the was the magic he brought to every one she said. “It gave me permission to be sharp societal divisions that mark our many parts of him,” said his daugh- of his relationships.” more myself.” times. ter, Kelly Corrigan, who called him It was evident on Feb. 28, 2015, Kelly added to the alliteration with “Greenie had a deep trust that the Greenie. when more than 700 people showed quirky new bits, like an old lady who world was fundamentally a good You could count on Greenie to sing up at Greenie’s funeral Mass at the reveals: “I dreamt I was playing the place, and I think that trust was con- his heart out – whether or not he knew Villanova University main chapel. At banjo on a balance beam made of ba- tinually reinforced by going to daily the words. He delighted in serving as 84 he had died after a battle with blad- con!” Mass,” Kelly said. “If you do some- a Eucharistic Minister. And the sign der cancer. This revelation, and many others, thing every day that’s orienting you of peace set his heart aflutter. “I think Now the philosophy that brought spring forth because the protagonist toward the greater good and toward that can be a worldview,” Kelly said. Greenie so many friends is encapsu- makes like Greenie and asks ques- humility, you can’t help but feel a cer- That worldview now feels antiquat- lated in a children’s book and ready tions. tain security in the world and a certain ed, dating way back to the pre-Covid for the graduate in your life. “There’s more to everyone than you optimism.” days, when hugs and handshakes Kelly, a well-established and think,” Kelly writes. “So how will Christina Capecchi is a freelance could be given freely and six feet, best-selling memoir writer, decided you know? You’ll ask!” writer from Inver Grove Heights, readily shattered. to switch gears and pay tribute to her She provides conversation-starters: Minn. St. Rose School to close after 89 years By Tim Puet Enrollment had been declining, then Catholic Times Reporter the COVID pandemic came as a final blow.” Parents of New Lexington St. Rose The school’s final eighth-grade School students have persevered for graduating class will have six mem- many years in keeping the building bers – Clara Baker, Alyssa Hall, Olivia open despite economic difficulties. But Haynes, Kerri Thompson, Aidan Val- after 109 years of educating students in entine and Kate Ward – who will be Perry and nearby counties, projections honored at a Mass at 6 p.m. Wednes- related to enrollment and expenses for day, May 19 in St. Rose Church. Lollo the 2021-22 academic year have re- anticipates that a program or display on quired the school to close when classes the school’s history will be part of the for 2020-21 end on Thursday, May 20. St. Rose parish festival on Friday and While overall school enrollment in Saturday, June 18 and 19. the Diocese during the COVID-19 pan- The school opened on Oct. 2, 1912, demic has remained solid and steady, 45 years after St. Rose Church was St. Rose has had persistent challenges founded in 1867. The four-room struc- with enrollment. The school has 73 ture, which still stands, was built by students enrolled in pre-kindergarten Adams Brothers of Zanesville for a through eighth grade this year. Princi- little more than $14,000, using local- pal Mike Lollo said he had projected ly made bricks and roofing and local- about the same number of students for ly purchased lumber. Building costs the coming year but had received com- totaled about $25,000, according to a mitments from parents of only 54 stu- history of the school written by Msgr. dents by mid-April. John Dreese, who attended the school The final decision was made in con- from 1938 to 1946 and lives in retire- sultation with the school’s education ment in New Straitsville. commission and the Office of Catholic Opening of the school fulfilled a longtime dream for Father Austin Members of New Lexington St. Rose School’s Class of 2021, the last eighth-graders to Schools. “It was a very hard thing (for graduate from the school (from left): first row, Kerri Thompson, Kate Ward, Aidan Valen- our) board, and I know it was hard for Cush, pastor at St. Rose from 1897 un- them, Lollo said. “I saw at least two tine and Ryan Haley, teacher; second row, Olivia Haynes, Alyssa Hall and Clara Baker. members in tears. It was devastating. Photo courtesy St. Rose School See ST. ROSE, Page 25 May 23, 2021 GRADUATION 2021 Catholic Times 25 Garrick family leaves long legacy at DeSales By Jenna Mar bott Laboratories in Columbus. Brit- tany is a graduate of Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati and teaches This month, Columbus St. Francis second grade at Columbus Immac- DeSales High School principal Dan ulate Conception School. Brandon Garrick and his wife, Jean, are cele- graduated from Otterbein University brating the graduation of their young- in Westerville and teaches science and est child, Noah, from the school. He is social studies at Columbus St. Antho- the couple’s fourth and final child to ny School. Noah plans to attend the be a DeSales graduate. University of Dayton to study chemi- Garrick, himself a 1979 DeSales cal engineering. graduate, has served the school’s com- “All of my kids are very service-ori- munity for 34 years. Returning to his ented. They have taken what they have alma mater in 1987, he taught social learned both here and at St. Matthias studies and coached basketball. Eight and paid it forward,” Garrick said. years later, in 1995, he became an as- “To see my older kids starting their sistant principal. He became principal own families and the things that they nine years later. do in regard to volunteering, I think, Catholic education always has been is a great reflection on the emphasis a significant aspect of Garrick’s life. that our schools place on serving and He attended DeSales from 1975 to lifting others around them by giving 1979; his sister Rosemary is a 1967 Members of the Garrick family are (from left) Jean, Brandon, Nathan, Noah, Dan and their time and, more importantly, their DeSales graduate and his youngest love. brother, Tom, graduated from the Brittany. Photo courtesy Garrick family Our patron saint, St. Francis De- school in 1987. Their older broth- at DeSales. Their four children – Na- family is an extended family of our Sales, has a quote that we have er, Ed, graduated from Columbus than, DeSales Class of 2001; Britta- own biological family.” throughout our school: ‘Be who you Aquinas College High School, which ny, ’05; Brandon, ’07; and Noah – all Garrick said that coming up through are and be that well.’ I hope that peo- closed in 1965, while sisters Joyce went to Columbus St. Matthias School the Catholic education system has ple would say that the Garricks are and Rhonda were graduates of the for- from kindergarten through eighth made a lasting impact not only on authentically themselves and that they mer Columbus North High School in grade before attending DeSales. Tom him, but also on his children. did it to the best of their ability,” Gar- 1970 and 1975 respectively. Garrick had three daughters graduate “They literally walked across the rick said. “I knew how important Catholic from the school. parking lot (from St. Matthias) to start “I would like to say a big ‘thank education was to our mother. It had “There has only been a four-year at St. Francis DeSales,” Garrick said. you’ to our community for helping my a profound impact on me. I saw the gap since 1975 that there hasn’t been “Since they were old enough to say wife and I raise four beautiful chil- sacrifices she made to make it happen, a Garrick attending St. Francis De- the word ‘stallions,’ they were Stal- dren, and hopefully I’ve had a hand to and that has been an integral part of Sales,” Dan Garrick said. “My wife lions.” play in raising the children of others my leadership,” Dan Garrick said. and I have been blessed to have our Nathan went on to graduate from in our community as well.” Jean Garrick graduated from New- community be such a big part of our Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Jenna Mar is a student at Kent State ark Catholic High School and is a children being raised. The DeSales and is a mechanical engineer for Ab- University and a Columbus Bishop math teacher and department co-chair Watterson High School graduate. ST. ROSE, continued from Page 24 til his death in 1942. When it opened, school had reached an enrollment of as possible so most families could af- School, also in Perry County, is about it was immediately filled with 116 204, resulting in construction of two ford it,” he said. “And no one was eight miles from St. Rose, and Zanes- students in eight grades, all of whom more classrooms. A peak of 320 stu- turned away for lack of money. It al- ville Bishop Fenwick, Logan St. John, transferred from public schools, with dents in eight grades, sharing six class- ways was my policy that if one parent Lancaster St. Mary and St. Bernadette, the exception of first-graders. rooms, was reached in 1959, resulting of a student was a practicing Catholic, and Newark Blessed Sacrament and They were taught by members of the in construction of another addition. At we would take care of that student’s tu- St. Francis de Sales schools provide Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and this point, the school began charging ition if that’s what it took. options in neighboring counties. Christian Charity, familiarly known as tuition because of the costs of build- “We were able to keep enrollment at “Let us not mourn the end of this era, the Stella Niagara , who ing the addition and an increase in the around 150 to 160 through the 1990s, but instead join together and celebrate served the school for 75 years from its number of lay teachers. and we even built a gym and commu- the history of our great school,” Father opening until 1987. Its first graduating “Having the sisters was of great ben- nity center in the 1990s,” he said. “Par- Lehigh said in announcing the closing. class of eight students included Msgr. efit both because of the quality of the ents were continuing to send their chil- “We will work together to chart the Dreese’s mother, Emma Beaver. Msgr. education they provided and because dren to the school, and we had plenty course for our future as we find new Dreese was pastor of the Perry Coun- it didn’t cost the parents anything. But of loyal alumni who continued sending ways to bring the Good News of Jesus ty Consortium, which now includes things slowly began to change,” Msgr. contributions after they left the area, as Christ to the people of Perry County.” churches in New Lexington, Corning, Dreese said. The mines gradually shut we still do. We had lots of fundraisers, Crooksville and Junction City, from down from the 1960s to the 1980s, and including the parish summer festival “Where God closes a door, he opens 1988 until his retirement in 2002. the county lost its economic base, with and a booth at the county fair, and two- another for us, and that’s how we grow. Mining was the major industry in the last mine closing in 1991, three thirds of the amount collected always One era comes to an end, and that is Perry County through much of the years after Msgr. Dreese became pas- went to the school. very sad and painful. But we will go 20th century, and the population of the tor of his home church. Former St. Rose students will con- forward by God’s grace and together, county grew as more mines opened. “Although we had to charge tuition tinue to have several options for Cath- as a parish, we will look for new op- After five years of operation, the once the sisters left, it was kept as low olic education. Somerset Holy Trinity portunities.” Catholic Times 26 GRADUATION/SCHOOLS 2021 May 23, 2021 14 DeSales athletes sign letters St. Agatha principal honored

Fourteen Columbus St. Francis DeSales High School seniors recently signed letters of Columbus St. Agatha School principal Luna Alsharaiha has received the Upper Arlington intent to continue their athletic careers in college. They are (from left): Jordan Johnson, Civic Association’s Golden Apple Award, which the association has presented since 1981 football, Grand Valley State; Noah Gales, football, Baldwin Wallace; Obed Achirem, to outstanding educators in Upper Arlington public and parochial schools. The association basketball, Wilmington; Kahleb Lang, lacrosse. Seton Hill; Stefanie Karras, soccer, Akron; said she was honored for her efforts in preparing the school for the arrival of students at Ryan McCann, football, Ohio Dominican; Will Hast, football, Walsh; Austin Mann, basket- the opening of the 2020-21 academic year. She worked all summer to convert classrooms ball, Muskingum; Connor Huzicka, baseball, Olney Central (Illinois) Community College; for 6-foot social distancing and to add hands-free faucets, install hand sanitizer stations, Amanda Pancake, golf, John Carroll; Gabe Weikert, soccer, Eckerd; Allison Weiner, volley- equip each room with new purifying air filters, supply each student desk with a plastic ball, Baldwin Wallace; Cara Jewett, track, John Carroll; and Alexis Johnson, volleyball, shield and supply each staff member with 200 disposable face masks. Since classes be- Norfolk State. Photo courtesy St. Francis DeSales High School gan, she has worked each weekend to contact-trace and interview students and to notify all involved if a case of COVID arises. Photo courtesy St. Agatha School St. Bernadette blessings St. Andrew students earn Latin awards

Nine Columbus St. Andrew School seventh- and eighth-graders earned gold awards on the National Latin Examination by posting scores of 38 of a possible 40 on their respective levels of the test. They are (from left): Cameron King, Nichole Bhowmick, Clare Garcze- wski, Ava Picken, Nora Ott, Thomas Scharfenberger, Olivia Lane, Arav Fernandes and Jonathan Koeninger. Thirty-one other St. Andrew students also had scores above average. Even though this has been an unusual academic year because of the COVID pandemic, Despite its name, the National Latin Examination is an international test given annually Lancaster St. Bernadette School principal Joan Miller said its students have been blessed to more than 100,000 students from 20 nations. St. Andrew was one of only about a in many ways. Photos of things they are thankful are shown in this display. dozen grade schools involved in the test. Most of the others are in high school or colleges. Photo courtesy St. Bernadette School Photo courtesy St. Andrew School May 23, 2021 GRADUATION/SCHOOLS 2021 Catholic Times 27 OLB students assemble blessing bags Bishop Brennan visits Bishop Flaget School

Kindergarten students at Columbus Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare (OLB) assembled 120 blessing bags for the Holy Family Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry in Co- lumbus. Supplies such as lip balm, sunscreen, socks and toothpaste were donated by OLB Third-graders at Chillicothe Bishop Flaget School show Bishop Robert Brennan (left) some families, staff and board of trustees members. Providing the bags was a way to teach baby chicks that recently hatched from eggs they incubated as part of a class science proj- the school’s young students, who range in age from 6 weeks old to kindergarten, the ect. Bishop Brennan visited classrooms at Bishop Flaget on Friday, May 14 after celebrat- importance of giving to others. Photo courtesy Our Lady of Bethlehem School ing Mass for the students. CT photo by Ken Snow

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