The First Five Years of Rockford

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The First Five Years Bishop February 2013 Pope Benedict’s David Retirement Malloy

October 2014 of Rockford Diocesan Youth Summit Ordination and Installation May 14, 2012

April 2015 Easter Mass at Winnebago Jail

August 2016 Silver and Gold Anniversary Mass

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Member of: le photo) le (Observer fi First Five Years The Observer | FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 | A3 2012 Bishop-Elect Announced in March ockford’s Bishop Thomas G. Doran had, know him to be a person of great heart, much as required, submitted his resignation to wisdom and a pleasant personality. I am sure RPope Benedict XVI when he reached his that the priests and people of the Diocese of 75th birthday on Feb. 20, 2011. Rockford will quickly discover these qualities And the diocese began waiting to learn who in him and more besides, and I am grateful to would succeed him as the ninth bishop of the the Holy Spirit and the Holy Father for such a Rockford Diocese. propitious appointment of the ninth Bishop of Waiting, too, was Bishop-Emeritus Arthur J. Rockford.” O’Neill, 93. Both were natives of the diocese. Bishop Doran was born and raised in Rockford; Planning begins Bishop O’Neill, in East Dubuque. Would the Some general plans for the new bishop’s next bishop be another native son? ordination and installation were already A year later, on Bishop Doran’s 76th birthday, roughed out by diocesan staff. But planning the diocese was still waiting. And wondering. began in earnest the day of the annoucement. But the anwer would come just a few weeks The date was set: May 14, 2012. later. The place: BMO Harris Bank Center in On March 20, 2012, word arrived that Rockford. Pope Benedict XVI named Msgr. David John Now the details had to be worked out. And Malloy of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee to be for those at the Chancery who were involved the ninth bishop of the Catholic Diocese of in the planning, the next few weeks seemed to Rockford. disappear far too quickly. Bishop-elect Malloy, 56, would succeed They wanted this celebration to be equally Bishop Doran who had led the diocese since pious and inclusive. Cardinal Francis George 1994. A Milwaukee native, the nearness of his of Chicago would preside at a ceremony filled home and family gave everyone a sense that the pope had sent the diocese a neighbor. with color, music and pagentry. It would even Bishop Doran was pleased, writing in his be televised live by WREX-TV Channel 13 in column the week of the announcement, “I have Rockford. known Msgr. Malloy for more than 25 years. We The plans came together as thousands worked at the same time in Rome and Msgr. gathered to hear the new bishop greet the Malloy was an immense help to me while I was faithful of northern Illinois in English and chairman of the Canonical Affairs Committee Spanish. His fluency in both languages for the United States Conference of Catholic cemented his ties to the whole of the diocese. Bishops.” And his work in Rockford would begin on a Bishop Doran further wrote, “I have come to high note of welcome, unity and joy.

CONGRATULATIONS BISHOP MALLOY ON FIVE YEARS OF MINISTRY May the Lord bless you in your ministry! -Cardinal Blase J. Cupich

Cardinal Francis Officiates Ceremony Cardinal Francis George of Chicago places a mitre on the head of new- ly ordained Bishop David Malloy, the ninth bishop of Rockford, at the BMO Harris Center on May 14, 2012.

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Special Edition Comes in Two Parts In Section A of today’s edition of The Observer, you’ll find a look back at Bishop David Malloy’s first five years in the Rockford Diocese. In Section B, you’ll see the news of the diocese, including the bishop’s schedule, an introduction to the men who will become our newest priests, official appointments, and more. a4 | FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 | The Observer First Five Years

with the work of the priests in the Diocese of Rockford particularly the efforts they Q&A make on Be Reconciled Day. It’s always a highlight to have the opportunity to be with our young people at the with Bishop Malloy youth summit and I am always gratified by the interaction with the Hispanic Catholic community particularly in the Bishop David Malloy has led the course of the living Stations of the Cross in Aurora. He answered some questions about his time as the ninth What has surprised you shepherd of the diocese for Q about being a bishop? Observer I suppose the surprise A is the combination of What, for you, have been administrative and spiritual Q some of the highlights duties of the office of bishop of being a bishop? and trying to balance It’s hard to say what a those and carry them out A highlight is as a bishop faithfully and make them because the whole point is (Observer file photo) line up and unite in the Bishop David Malloy listens as he greets Pope Benedict XVI during a visit to Rome. Bishop Malloy was to put Christ first and there service of the church. among several of the recently ordained who attended a new bishop convocation, Sept. 5-22, 2012, at are so many ways that that You don’t realize how much the Vatican. happens. Some of them are administration goes into visible and some of them are a task like this, along with great deal of requests for those and listen to all of those And so, in trying to live like simply in the spiritual realm the number of homilies or your time, your service, your and be in service to all of Christ we can certainly begin which is the deep part of the requests for comments or activity and that’s just simply those different histories and in His most direct words. life of a priest or a bishop. speaking. It’s surprising how a given when one receives personalities for a diocese But it’s also true that once I would say the liturgical much time has to be spent the sacrament of ordination. as geographically large and I was there and had a chance services and ceremonies, the numerically as large as the trying to organize thoughts What do you think has to offer the Mass and hear the Diocese of Rockford, is a confirmations, the ordinations, in order to communicate the Q been most difficult for you? confessions and then actually the ceremonies of Holy Week teaching and the message and challenge. interact with the inmates who It’s difficult to learn a are definite highlights along the practice of the church. You began the practice of are there, and recognizing A diocese when you come Q visiting the jails on holidays their situation, you get a feel Is that the challenge from outside. And it’s not only Q — time? when you became bishop of the importance of bringing learning say the geography, t’s hard to say and you have continued. Christ to them. I don’t think so much but each parish really has its what a highlight Why is that so important? Hopefully by bringing I A the time as just the own history and personality. constant requirement of I think it’s important Christ to them in this way, is as a bishop Each priest has his own thinking and praying and A because first of all it’s the inmates might have their history and personality. The trying to continually say something that Christ told moment of reform, their because the whole faithful that you encounter on something that addresses us to do. “I was imprisoned moment of strengthening a regular basis have their own point is to put the current moment. All and you came to visit me.” Continued on page A6 Christ first ... the priests know very well histories and personalities. that in this life you have a And trying to learn all of

Blessed congratulations to Bishop Malloy on the celebration of your Fifth Anniversary as the Bishop for the Diocese of Rockford!

“Catholic Charities is a vital part of the work of the Church in this diocese because it allows each of us to reach out Bishop David Malloy prays with a family at a gravesite after the 2014 to the poor and needy” Memorial Day Mass at Calvary Cemetery in Rockford. The annual Mass is one of several offered at diocesan and parish cemeteries. –Bishop Malloy

Congratulations on the 5th anniversary of your Episcopal ordination Thank you for all the guidance and and appointment as Bishop of our Diocese. May God continue to bless you example you’ve provided us since as our shepherd and spiritual father. arriving at the Diocese.

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RIGHT: Priests throughout the I’ve seen, when I was work- Rockford Diocese — including ing in the parish, that in our Bishop David Malloy (right) — Catholic schools as we in- heard hundreds of confessions creased the number of confes- April 9, 2014. The bishop asked Q&A sions the children responded for the special Be Reconciled positively. I’ve seen it at World day in Lent to give as many people as possible a chance to Youth Day with young people refresh their souls through the with Bishop Malloy lined up to go to confession sacrament of reconciliation. and hearing some of those Bishop Malloy traveled to Dixon confessions, it had been a to hear confessions of Catholics long time. incarcerated in the state From page A4 To have heard confessions as correctional center there. Other their moment of winning their priests remained at their own eternal salvation even within a priest and hear the confessions of those who had been parishes or helped by hearing Be the confi nes of the prison. confessions at neighboring away a long time you realize Reconciled You also started the Be parishes throughout the day. the power and the strength Q Reconciled initiative here (Observer fi le photo) and the greatness of God’s gift in the Rockford Diocese. of forgiveness. The eff ort was Do you think that’s having to put all of those together an impact and is what and I am very grateful for the o have heard you had hoped for? Congratulation to reaction to it on the part of confessions as The reason that I began the faithful, in terms of the Bishop David J. Malloy T A Be Reconciled was numbers of those who go to a priest and hear basically twofold, both in confession that day, the stories as he celebrates his my personal experience we hear of those who have the confessions of growing up and being been away a long time and I’m ﬁfth anniversary as close to the sacrament of grateful for my priests for the of those who had confession and knowing eff ort they put into it. bishop of the that it’s a constant and been away a long necessary moment of You also began the annual Diocese of Rockford! conversion of humility before Q Youth Summit. What is time you realize Christ and the church that your reaction to that eff ort Thank you for your is good for every believer. and what is your ultimate hope for that initiative? godly service the power and the But I have also seen, time to the people and again, where people who It’s hard to know what to of the Diocese of Rockford! strength and the have been away from the sac- A expect when you organize rament for whatever reason, a gathering of that nature greatness of God’s have had the chance and op- because you are dependent Msgr. Thomas J. Monahan portunity to come back, fi nd it on people on the outside to gift of forgiveness. very profi table. Continued on page A8 First Five Years The Observer | FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 | A7 2013 Pope Retires, Pope Elected

ope Benedict XVI’s decision to retire for about 600 years — Bishop Malloy said, came as a suprise to everyone, even “This is a man with no guile. I think the fact PBishop David Malloy. that this is what he said in his statement is “It is a surprise, certainly, but I don’t know very likely to be exactly what the story is.” if I’d say it was a shock,” he said at a press After sharing some of his personal experi- conferece at the Diocesan Administration ences in meeting the pope, Bishop Malloy Building in Rockford. but I don’t know if I’d said, “I certainly feel a tremendous sense of say it was a shock,” he said. Pope Benedict gratitude to the Holy Father … .” “has been looking more and more tired … I Pope Benedict XVI said his resignation think that has been rather evident. … I think would take eff ect on Feb. 28, 2013, at 10 p.m. it’s fair to say that some of those concerns in Rome. about health have probably been weighing On March 13, 2013, Argentine Cardinal Jorge upon him.” ... Mario Bergoglio was elected pope. His elec- As far as reading anything extra into the tion came on the fi rst full day of the conclave pope’s statement about his resignation — an on the conclave’s fi fth ballot. He chose the event that has not happened in the Church name Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi.

Bishop David J. Malloy addresses members of the media during a midday press conference after Pope Benedict XVI announced his pending resignation.

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RIGHT: At each Youth Summit, including the 2015 one, Bish- op David Mal- loy receives a Q&A personalized T-shirt. (Observer file photos) with Bishop Malloy Sending prayers of celebration

and congratulations to you From page A6 Bishop Malloy make the decision to participate. on your Will young people come? Young people in the diocese have taken selfies with Bishop David Mal- Fifth Anniversary Will parents bring their kids? loy at Youth Summits, including Kaitlyn Clark from Holy Family Parish as Bishop of the Will youth leaders find this in Rockford at the first Youth Summit at Northern Illinois University in helpful or not? DeKalb in 2013. Their exchange went like this. Kaitlyn: “Can we take a Diocese of Rockford. picture with you Bishop Malloy?” Bishop: “Sure, who’s going to take it?” You can do all of your work Kaitlyn: “I am ...” Bishop: “Oooh a selfie ... let’s make it good.” and still there are elements ç out of your control. But the reaction to it has been ex- tremely positive as much or t’s not enough just to gather young people more, I think, as anyone could St. Mary Parish Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary have hoped. I for sort of a celebration or a party — the 170 Montgomery Ave. 15406 W. Creek Valley Rd. East Dubuque, IL Menominee, IL The enthusiasm, the point of this, again, is to put Christ at the 815-747-3221 815-747-3670 thought, the prayer, and the commentary among young center. people that I encounter who’ve been to the youth very important element. is attempting to impose summit, especially during It’s not enough just to itself. That’s more true in The Parishioners confirmations, are constantly gather young people for sort the Western world, in the talking about what a great day of a celebration or a party — industrialized nations—the and staff of it was. the point of this, again, is to U.S., Canada, Europe. I am very grateful for those put Christ at the center. In less industrialized areas, Holy Family Catholic Church who have helped organize the What are the greatest the continent of Africa for summits, because their em- Q challenges for the larger, example, the secularization congratulate you on the phasis on faith and our Catho- is less pronounced but it is lic identity and on young universal Catholic Church something that I think we feel Fifth Anniversary people being able to live their and for our diocese? faith with their peers at Mass, For the universal church and hear being worked out of your Installation adoration, confession and the A the challenge is a within the church itself. as Bishop of the powerful talks, has been a world-wide secularism that Continued on page A10 Catholic Diocese of Rockford.

(Observer file photo) Ad Multos Annos! Bishop Marks World Day of the Sick During Year of Mercy Holy Family Catholic Church Bishop David Malloy (second from right) has reached out to the elderly, too. Deacon Thomas McKenna (left), Father Kenneth Anderson, pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas in Freeport and dean of the Freeport 4401 Highcrest Road Rockford, IL Deanery, and Father Timothy Barr (right), pastor of St. Joseph and St. Mary parishes in Freeport, join Bishop Malloy for a Mass and blessing of residents at Presence St. Joseph Home in Freeport, Feb. 11, holyfamilyrockford.org 815-398-4280 2016, on the World Day of the Sick.

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Year of Mercy 2015-2016 RIGHT: Bishop David Malloy grasps the handles of the holy doors at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rock- ford before he opens them Dec. 13, 2015. On that day, around the world and in the Rockford Diocese, cathedrals and other designated parishes opened their holy doors. These actions imitated Pope Francis, who opened both the doors at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and the Jubilee Year of Mercy one week earlier. In the Rockford Diocese, there were special parish activities and several tours to the eight holy doors within the diocese.

Year of Consecrated Life 2015-2016 Msgr. Robert Sweeney, staff , and parishioners of LEFT: To close the Year of Conse- crated Life in the Rockford Dio- St. Mary Catholic Church, Pecatonica, cese, Bishop David Malloy and send our prayers and heartfelt congratulations other priests offer Mass Feb. 2, 2016, in the chapel of the Poor to Bishop David Malloy to honor his Clares Corpus Christi Monas- fi fth anniversary as shepherd tery in Rockford. A luncheon for priests and other religious fol- of the Diocese of Rockford. lowed the Mass. a10 | FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 | The Observer First Five Years

ow to present the message of Christ in a Q&A H way that is authentic and yet find a way that it can now be heard is a challenge. with Bishop Malloy celebrity culture. lenges right now is the way All of these things have to secularism is playing out in the be taken into consideration in United States and locally. getting the message of Christ There is the tiredness of From page A8 heard and not compromised. faith that Pope Francis talked How to present the mes- If we don’t, the problem will about in the first weeks of sage of Christ in a way that is be, as we are seeing, a loss his pontificate. He said he authentic and yet find a way of faith that then translates sometimes looks out and sees that it can now be heard is a particularly into a weakened a church where people are challenge. family structure, a weakened exhausted by the faith instead concern for the poor, a weak- of strengthened and rejuve- (Observer file photo) But at the same time, one ened concern for moral values nated by it. Bishop David Malloy welcomes Pope Francis as U.S. bishops gather in has to adjust to everything the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle for prayer and a meeting with and an uncertainty on how from social media to, par- Christ’s word and the faith Pope Francis Sept. 23, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The bishop was one of to decide them and how to ticularly in the western world, will strengthen us and will 35 who represented their fellow bishops at the gathering. recognize them. lessened attention spans due rejuvenate us but we have to to everything from the IPads In terms of the diocese, I dedicate ourselves to it. It’s and not be distracted by the the numbers of young people to the media culture to the think one of the great chal- not going to impose itself. shallow or material elements attending Mass, particularly of our culture. after they finish their grade So I think the challenge is school or high school religious to find the ways that we can That plays out too with our training, is diminishing. help people open their hearts young people. We know that Blessings on Bishop Malloy of Rockford, IL We’ve got to find the way to 5th ordination & installation day anniversary. communicate to them, again, Building Christ’s Kingdom the sacrifice of the cross, the true presence of Christ in His ACTS 14:27 body and blood at the Mass and the importance of this in developing rightly. We have to communicate too that this is important for them in getting ready to meet Thankfully, Lucilla Kennedy Christ on the last day and Parishioner of Cathedral of St. Peter preparing for their own family Graduate Boylan Central Catholic High School lives and family structures. Charter Class of 1964 Those are very big challenges and they relate then to (Observer file photo) everything from strengthen- Bishop David Malloy (center) listens as Msgr. Arquimedes Vallejo, vicar ing families to how we deal for Hispanic Ministry and pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Aurora, speaks with our youth, to our Catholic Congratulations outside the church before a prayer service in defense of marriage, Feb. Bishop Malloy 18, 2013. Continued on page A12 on your 5th year as “Congratulations on your Bishop of the fifth year anniversary as Bishop Diocese of Rockford. of the Diocese of Rockford.

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nitiated in the Year of Faith, in Northern Illinois Univer- in DeKalb. space proved a bit tight, so it with applause before they I2013, the first diocesan sity’s Holmes Student Center With a turnout of 1,400, the moved to Boylan Central Cath- pose questions for him to Youth Summit took place olic High School in Rockford in answer. In the first years, the 2014 and then to Rock Valley questions came from the College for 2015 and 2016. audience. Later they came via ou are not alone. Bishop David Malloy has a game-show format and later ‘Y Our gathering here been a big draw each year. an interview, a la late night has the message. You The junior and senior high comedy shows. school students who attend In 2016, he made a Carpool are not alone. ... At participate in the Mass he Karaoke video (below) that home — when you find concelebraes with various di- has garnered more than a half- ocesan priests, many of whom some quiet time, pick up million views on You Tube. your Bible and read also hear confessions during the day. the Gospels. What I At lunch the bishop typically am particularly thinking is “works the crowd,” talking and reading some of those scenes posing for selfies with young where Jesus is teaching on people. Still image from “Carpool Karaoke the hillsides. The Gospels talk After lunch, they greet him with Bishop Malloy.” of crowds being drawn to fill those hillsides, together, to listen to Jesus. You need to imagine yourself there, in the crowd. Like today, you are one among the friends of Jesus. He moved all their hearts to follow Him — to stay with Him and to encourage each other. This is how you are special. And you are not alone. — Bishop David Malloy at Oct. 26, (Observer file photos) Bishop David Malloy (right) chats with students during lunch at a 2014 Youth Summit youth summit on the campus of Boylan Central Catholic High School. Congratulations Bishop Malloy Your dedication and presence to the Catholic community has been greatly appreciated. Happy Fifth Anniversary as Bishop of the Rockford Diocese.

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for our history as a nation of immigrants and we need to be aware of our need and the challenge to provide what we Q&A can for those who come here to be part of us, to become part of our culture, to become with Bishop Malloy part of the greatness of what (the Diocese of) Rockford and Illinois and the United States is. From page A10 So what I hear you education and that takes up Q saying is that there is no a great deal of our time and one program or one event resources. that is a quick fi x for the The other point is we have challenges confronting us as the constant reminder of Catholics and as a Church? On July 25, 2012, Bishop David Christ that “the poor you have Malloy listens as a First Call partic- The life of faith has never ipant asks a question. The Voca- with you always” that there A been a quick fi x in any tions Offi ce sponsors the annual are always needs for social time, circumstance or place. camping retreat at Bishop Lane justice for those who are not Retreat Center near Rockford for making it and those who need To read the Acts of the young men interested in learning to be assisted. Apostles, to read the history of about the priesthood. the church and to look around Those needs continue and with honest eyes at our own expand at a time when the ness. We have seen that in situation we see that the life of economy is not what it used history and we have seen that faith is always something that to be so we need to be very in family life. unfolds step-by-step, day-by- aware of these issues and chal- day. There is no program other lenges. than faith and prayer and the It can have moments of The question of migration willingness to sacrifi ce and great strength or great weak- is not going to be resolved witness to Christ. That kind of anytime soon it seems, so we program doesn’t happen in need to be very attentive to he life of faith any kind of quick moment. (Observer fi le photos) the spiritual needs particularly For the last fi ve years Bishop Malloy joins the potluck line to choose from several home- of those who have come from T has never been Q you seem to use every made dishes from countries around the world at a gathering with Syr- outside of our country from opportunity — confi rmations, ian regufees Oct. 19, 2015. Bishop Malloy also gave cards with Pope a quick fix in any elsewhere. graduations, youth summits Francis’ picture to the Syrians and asked them to pray for the pope. — to talk to young men and Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Services was helping the We need to be open to the time, circumstance women about vocations. famliy orient themselves to life in northern Illinois after years in a refu- dignity of every human be- or place. gee camp. ing, we need to be grateful What do you want them to know about vocations to the priesthood and religious life? Congratulations Well the fi rst thing A about talking to young people and to parishes and Bishop Malloy on the families about vocations is something that Pope St. Fifth Anniversary of your John Paul II said which is, that in the normal course of Episcopal Ordination and events, a healthy community Installation as Bishop continues to reproduce itself. We also have to trust again, Christ’s words: “Ask the Master of the Rockford Diocese. of the harvest to send the workers.” I think we have gotten perhaps a bit complacent May the about truly asking the Master of the Harvest in a personal Holy Spirit way, “Would one of my sons be the one you want Lord?” continue to “Could I encourage my sons rather than simply praying guide you for some unknown young man to step forward and be and grant the priest in my parish in 10 years’ time?” you wisdom. So the fi rst thing is to see this as a very spiritual reality and see it with the urgency our Lord has asked us to have. The second thing is to just All the employees of say to our young men and women that this is a very good Catholic Cemeteries and healthy and enjoyable life. Diocese of Rockford Yes, it has its own sacrifi ces, but every family and every 8616 W. State Road Winnebago, IL 61088 existence has its sacrifi ces. (815) 965-1450 www.rockfordcemeteries.org The priesthood, the religious life as a sister or brother — is a way to fi nd fulfi llment, and Continued on page A16 First Five Years The Observer | FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 | A13 The parishioners, students and staff of the Freeport Catholic community wish Bishop David J. Malloy heartfelt congratulations on the occassion of his Fifth Anniversary as Bishop of the Diocese of Rockford!

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ishop David Malloy has been celebrating Christ- Bmas and Easter Masses at the Winnebago County Jail since 2013. Bishop Malloy, who never set foot inside a jail before Dec. 25, 2013, vested for Mass just to the right of the altar, assisted by Deacon Richard Martin, diocesan coordinator of prison ministry in the

diocese. (Observer file photos) Also helping were George Bishop David Malloy addresses young men at the Illinois Youth Center Hofstetter, executive director in St. Charles in 2015. of the Rockford Reachout Jail Ministry, and Deacon Ignacio Laura Ortiz, chair of the holiest days of the Church year. Felix, Michael Zarembski and Rockford Reachout Jail Minis- But his ministry to the im- Dan Campbell who were part try board and coordinator of prisoned hasn’t stopped there. of the Catholic presence in jail the Winnebago County Life He has also gone to the ministry. in Christ Catholic Jail Ministry state correctional facility to Team, has assisted at subse- hear confessions on the an- quent jail Masses. nual Lent Be Reconciled Day “Getting permission to come since it began in 2014. into a housing unit is a really The next year he also trav- big deal,” Hofstetter says. eled to say Mass for and talk Around 30 prisoners came with 35 young men at the to the Mass, which had to be Illinois Youth Center in St. moved from a small classroom Charles. He told them, “We to a larger open area in the jail can’t forget you.” to make room for everyone. Asking how many were In 2014, he followed with a Catholic, the bishop said that Mass on Easter Sunday. he was “delighted to see you, Bishop David Malloy talks briefly with one of the men who at- Since then, he has continued Catholic or not,” before extended his jail Mass at Christmas to offer Mass at the Win- plaining the rules for receiving in 2015. nebago County Jail on the two holy Communion and how to signal him to bestow an individual blessing upon them instead. Congratulations He began his homily with an apology for the nearly 20 months between his ordina- on your tion as bishop and his first Mass at this facility. 5th anniversary as His efforts join the work

FIDE ITAS S SPES CAR of others in the diocese who work with prisoners at facili- III MMXII Bishop for the ties in other areas. In his actions, Bishop Mal- Diocese of Rockford. loy also anticipated the work of Pope Francis, who visits prisons on nearly every trip he makes outside of Rome. Pope Francis also encour- aged prisoners and the poor in Cagliari, Italy, saying,“Feel Congratulations Bishop Malloy on loved by the Lord and also by 5 years of service to our diocese many good people who aid and alleviate their neighbor’s from SS. Peter & Paul (Cary) Parish. suffering with their prayers Thank you for guiding our flock. and action.” From the parishioners and staff. Felicidades Obispo Malloy por sus 5 años de servicio a nuestra diócesis Annunciation of de parte de la parroquia SSPP Cary. Blessed Virgin Mary Gracias por guiar a nuestro rebaño. 1820 Church Rd. Aurora, IL 60505 Phone 630-851-1436 SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church annunciationchurchbvm.org 410 N. First St. Cary, IL 60013 847-516-2636 Bishop David Malloy signs in as a guest at the Winnebago County peterpaulchurchcary.org Jail before his first Mass there at Christmas 2013. First Five Years The Observer | FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 | A15 Bishop Malloy Buries Two Who Came Before Him

Though both his immediate predecessors — Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill and Bishop Thomas G. Doran — greeted Bishop David Malloy when he arrived (Observer file photos) Bishop David Malloy prays at Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill’s gravesite. Bishop David Malloy (left) is joined by Bishop Timo- in the Rockford thy L. Doherty and Bishop Emeritus Thomas G. Doran Diocese, each Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill at Bishop Arthur J. O’Neill’s funeral Mass. has died in the 1917-2013 intervening five years. Bishop O’Neill died April 27, 2013, at age 95.

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joining Bishop III MMXII Malloy at the May 3, 2013, funeral Mass were Bishop Doran and Congratulations to Bishop David J.Malloy Bishop Timothy L. Doherty of on the joyful occasion of your the Diocese of Lafayette-in- fi fth anniversary as Bishop of the Indiana, who was ordained by Catholic Diocese of Rockford. Bishop O’Neill. Bishop Doran Bishop David Malloy sprinkles holy water on Bishop Thomas G. Doran’s coffin. From the Staff of the Tribunal died Sept. 1, Bishop Thomas G. Doran 2016, at age 1936-2016 80. For that funeral Mass, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of the Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated the Mass with Bishop Malloy, Bishop Doherty and Bishop David Kagan of the Diocese of Bismarck, who Congratulations Bishop Malloy on your fi fth was Bishop Doran’s Vicar General and anniversary as shepard of the Rockford Diocese! Moderator of the Curia. (Bishop Kagan “Grace to you and peace from God our was also Bishop David Malloy (right) is joined by Cardinal ordained by Blase J. Cupich (center) and Bishop David Kagan at Father and Lord Jesus Christ” Bishop O’Neill.) Bishop Thomas G. Doran’s funeral Mass. – Galatians 1:3 Congratulations Bishop Malloy Rath Dé ort May the Lord (The Grace of God be with you.) continue to bless you in your ministry.

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through their hands the body Bishop David and blood of Christ is made n its Malloy speaks present among us. to priests and contemporary educators at Through their words sins I Q&A the Nov. 5, are forgiven for all eternity; form, Catholic 2015, Rockford through their service those education has been kick-off who are dying are brought event for the closer to God in their last mo- with Bishop Malloy one of the great diocesan ments. school These are services and per- and effective tools strategic sonal fulfi llments that are very planning Frm page A12 unique and Christ calling us to of spreading our process. not only fulfi llment personally, them is very worth consider- Catholic faith ... A repeat but the fulfi llment that comes ing for our young people and meeting from helping others toward their families. in Rome. While at the same was held in the ultimate goal for all of us, Aurora later. time, attempting to faithfully which is our eternal salvation. You were appointed to Q Rockford by Pope Benedict apply the church’s law and is bringing ourselves and the has been kind of a jewel in the And for the young men con- XVI and then soon after you spread its teaching in the Dio- faithful to Christ on the terms crown of diocesan history. My sidering the priesthood — we were ordained and installed, cese of Rockford that’s been that Christ has entrusted to predecessor bishops, and the need to encourage them to we got a new pope. What entrusted to me. us in the Scripture and in the faithful involved, took pride know that as priests it will be impact has Pope Francis had We obviously have two very Church and guided by the and made great sacrifi ces on your offi ce as bishop? diff erent fi gures between Holy Spirit. to build the Catholic school system that we still have today. You’re always trying to fos- Pope Benedict, under whom I So yes, there are signifi cant A ter as bishop, your union began, and Pope Francis and diff erences in the personali- In its contemporary form, and communion with the two very diff erent styles as ties and styles but given that Catholic education has been head of the college of Apostles well. the goal is the same and it is one of the great and eff ective and the college of bishops Pope Benedict XVI was Christ who has promised to tools of spreading our Catho- which is the Holy Father. lic faith, strengthening our much more the classical style guide us, one simply works families and our young people It is a role established by and exercised a theological with optimism through any and evangelizing through our Christ …”You are Peter and precision. Pope Francis has and all challenges. upon this rock I will build my time, particularly in the United much more of a pastoral style You started the strate- church.” Peter, the fi rst pope, States in the last 150 years. and frankly, a more off -the- Q gic planning process to was told that after his fall that cuff approach to speaking strengthen Catholic schools. The Catholic Church is run- Christ would strengthen him about a wide range of topics Now that the real work ning into a particular problem and he would in turn have from doctrine to pastoral prac- has begun in accomplish- right now on several fronts. the task of strengthening his (Observer fi le photos) tice and even his own impres- ing some of the goals, what One is the secularization and brothers. So we see the ties Bishop David Malloy holds a chal- sions and preferences. is your hope in all this? tiredness of faith we sense. ice and paten as a young man be- that are inherent in being a Another is the value some are ing ordained to the priesthood bishop with the Holy Father In the end, this is at the Catholic education in this putting on Catholic education reahes to touch it. and with the church universal service of one thing, and that A diocese is something that is no longer the value it used to receive. We need to strengthen that 2T 20'!) 0'1&',2T& 0*#1 sense of value, and renew our eff orts to prepare our young .0 71$-0 -"_1 *#11',%13.-, people for their moment of meeting Christ, for when we '1&-. 4'" **-7 render a judgement to Him on how we have lived our lives — did we know what we were to do and were we taught and were we given the accompaniment and the prayer and so on, we needed to get to Christ. All of that is at the heart of our Catholic education. That’s combined with the academic excellence for which we are known and which the HE SAID TO THEM, statistics bear out. We are also meeting a tre- “GO INTO THE WHOLE mendous challenge because one of the visible elements of WORLD AND PROCLAIM our current society is the declining number of marriages THE GOSPEL… and the declining number of children as a result. Bishop Malloy, MARK 16.15 Our demographics are going startlingly in a negative May God bless you as you help us share His Good direction. In Europe it’s even news. more a matter of concern. Pope Francis has referred to -The Aurora Central Catholic High School the demographic implosion Community that has taken place in a num- 1&#!#*# 0 2#1&'1 ber of countries as a form of societal suicide. W2&,,'4#01 07 AURORA CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL One of the eff ects of that 1'1&-.-$2&#-!)$-0"'-!#1#T 1255 N. EDGELAWN DRIVE is the number of children AURORA, IL 60506 available and looking for AdMultosAnnos! 630.907.0095 Catholic education is simply not there. WWW.AURORACENTRAL.COM Continued on page A18 First Five Years The Observer | FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 | A17 2016 Big Gatherings Keep Getting Bigger

everal of the big events since Bishop Malloy has been Rockford bishop who speaks Sin the Rockford Diocese here have just gotten bigger. Spanish. His fluency in two during the five years Bishop Malloy is the first languages has helped draw large crowds for events from both communities. The Rite of Election is a spring ceremony that welcomes into the church both cathecumens, those who have not yet been baptized, and candidates, who are baptized but may not have had their first Communion or confirma- Elgin Community College has hosted several large events for the dio- tion yet. cese’s Hispanic Ministry, such as a closing Mass for the Year of Mercy. In some years it has taken three ceremonies — two in English and one in Spanish — at the Cathedral of St. Peter to fit everyone in. Prayerful best wishes The Silver and Gold Mass, which honors couples who are celebrating milestone wed- and congratulations ding anniversaries, has moved out of the Cathedral to St. Mary Parish in Huntley to ac- commodate the large crowd. Several events sponsored by the diocesan Hispanic Min- of your ordination and installation istry have been held at Elgin Community College and in outdoor stadiums in the Fox as bishop of the Diocese of Rockford. Valley. And the special years — Father Bergschneider and the people of focusing on faith, mercy, and consecrated life, for example St. Mary/St. Patrick Church — have called for multiple Durand/Irish Grove events at various locations in the diocese.

LEFT: Fitting in everyone for the Rite of Election in 2015 required three ceremonies at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford.

Father Matthew DeBlock, Father John Gow, and the

Parishioners of St. Catherine of Siena, Dundee, and of Marmion congratulate St. Mary, Gilberts Bishop Malloy on send ourcongratulations 5 years as Bishop of the and deepest gratitude to Bishop David Malloy on the 5th Anniversary of his Episcopal Consecration. May God Bless Bishop Malloy with many more years of

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Bishop Celebrates Cultures of the Diocese Bishop David J. Malloy accepts gifts during the offertory procession at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Dundee. The Dec. 15, 2012, Mass opened the Simbang Gabi novena, which is held annually at parishes in the Fox Valley and Rockford area through Dec. 23. The custom from the Phil- ippines. Although Tagalog, a main language in the Philippines, is not one of the languages the bishop knows, he has celebrated a Simbang Gabi opening Mass since he arrived. In 2016, the two active Philippine- American groups in the diocese held the opening Mass together.

Blessings to you Bishop Malloy (Cutline - credit paragraph style)

Now that you have been The Aurora Deanery Council Q around the diocese, what am grateful to of Catholic Women would you tell someone Pope Benedict about “what’s so great about I appreciates your support of our Deanery Q&A the Rockford Diocese?” XVI and I am and the National Council of Catholic Women. You have to start with grateful for the A the warmth and the with Bishop Malloy commitment I constantly opportunity to encounter parish after parish, Congratulation ceremony after ceremony. be here. ... Those Bishop Malloy From page A16 Those who are engaged in who are engaged So we have to adjust to that their faith are really engaged on the 5th anniversary lower number but keep in and it’s very heartening and in their faith are as Bishop of the mind that the whole goal is encouraging. really engaged and Catholic Diocese of Rockford. our Catholic identity. I think the second thing, as it’s very heartening The whole goal is to teach one who is an outsider having The Knights of Columbus Council 622 and form and live those values come to the diocese, is the and encouraging. St. Mary Catholic Church — Sterling, IL for our Catholics. beauty of the churches that are the history of this diocese. We are hoping with the Going to each corner of the of the beauty of our Catholic study and some reorganiza- diocese and finding so many tradition played out here in tion that results from the of those older ethnic churches the Diocese of Rockford. strategic plan, it will lead to that were some of the first Are you glad you said a manner of strengthening, churches in this diocese with Q yes to Rockford? stabilizing and fostering our their architectural history and Absolutely. I am grateful Catholic education for another beautiful stained glass win- A to Pope Benedict XVI 15 years or so as our immedi- dows and the sanctuaries of and I am grateful for the ate goal. so many of these is a reminder opportunity to be here. I think one always has to say that wherever you are, you Each pilgrimage trust that Christ has placed is your you there for a reason and once-in-a-life time you look forward to each and adventure ... every day as a means of trying Italy: Rome to Venice to uncover and find out what Father Anthony God’s reason is. September 18 -27, 2017 I am delighted to be here Dear Bishop Malloy, (Optional 3 nights available in Fatima — Sept. 27-30) and I am very grateful and I $3351.00 Land & Air from Chicago wish to say a word of thanks to the priests, the religious, Congratulations 100th Anniversary of Fatima! the faithful, the chancery staff, Fatima ~ Spain ~ Lourdes (with Avila/Zaragoza/Barcelona) all of those who have received as you celebrate Very Rev. Esequiel Sanchez, Spiritual Director me so kindly and have worked , 2017 so hard to help bring us all Sept. 26 to Oct. 6 closer to Christ during these $3168.00 Land & Air from Chicago your 5th anniversary years. Way of St. Paul ~ Greece & 3 night island cruise What’s your prayer for as Bishop of the (Thessaloniki/Philippi/Veria/Corinth/Athens) Q the next five years? Father Johnson Strength in faith for Diocese of Rockford. Sept 30 to Oct. 10, 2017 A everyone, good health $3518.00 Land & Air from Chicago for everyone, and simply that Price includes all air taxes & fuel surcharges we continue to look to the May God continue to sustain We accept all major credit cards Lord, look to our Catholic FOR BROCHURES & INFORMATION faith for that understanding you with His Grace. of the world of truth for our moral lives and then Best Catholic Pilgrimages go and live happy lives. With our best wishes, 1-800-908-BEST (2378) That’s what Christ called us E-Mail: [email protected] to do — to be faithful to Him Catholic Women’s League www.gobestcatholic.com and happy in this world and the next. We Specialize In 815-758-5484 Newspapers • Catalogs • Magazines • Publications email [email protected] Business Stationery • Booklets • Newsletters Brochures • Bindery Services • Direct Mail 121 Industrial Drive • DeKalb, IL First Five Years The Observer | FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 | A19 Bishop Malloy Ordains

11 New 2012: Father Gerard Christianson (left) and Father Timothy Draper 2013: Father Manuel Gomez (left) and Father Ryan Brent Browning Priests, Dozens of Deacons 2014: Father Jared Twenty (left) and Father Andrew Deitz 2015: Father Ervin Caliente (left) and Father John McNamara Within days of his own Congratulations on your ordination and installation, 5th Anniversary Bishop David Malloy as Bishop of the ordained his first priests in Rockford Diocese. 2012. Sadly, Our prayers are with you! he buried Father Gerard Christianson, one of those 2016: Father Kyle Manno (left), Father Charles Fitzpatrick and Father Sean Grismer Blessed Sacrament first two men, 801 Oak St in December North Aurora 2016. But the www.blsacr-na.org joy continues as he will ordain two more men to the priesthood tomorrow, May 13. 2012 Deacons

The people of 2014 Deacons St. Patrick Church McHenry along with our Pastor Rev. Godwin N. Asuquo wish our Most Reverend Bishop David J. Malloy

2016 Deacons heartfelt felicitations on the

Deacons are both transitional 5th anniversary — men who are heading for Wishing God’s blessings of his Episcopacy as Shepherd ordination as priests — and permanent, generally men who of the Rockford Diocese. are married but feel a call to for Bishop David J. Malloy assist the priests of the diocese Congratulations in ministering to the faithful. in celebration of his Bishop Malloy has ordained dozens of permanent deacons, fi fth anniversary as the including the Rockford Diocese’s largest class of deacons in 2014. Bishop of the Diocese of Rockford. Permanent deacons are ordained every two years. The next class will be ordained in 2018.

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(Observer photos) Quick News Marketing Kicks Off St. Mary School Eff orts Parents and parishioners at St. Mary in East Dubuque and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Menominee have begun marketing their school to potential students. They have also launched a fundraising campaign to keep the school alive and functioning. The campaign, “Marching forward to 100...” seeks 100 donors, $100,000, and 100 students to reach 100 years of the school, which was founded in 1924. Black and white brochure covers (above and right) feature images of students and the school. The inside of one (left) explains the campaign.

(CNS photo/courtesy of Vatican Philatelic and Numismatic Offi ce) Vatican Postcard Recalls Fatima East Dubuque School Begins A postcard, set for release by the Vatican May 4, marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Mary to the three shepherd children in Three-Year Viability Plan Fatima May 13, 1917. BY OBSERVER STAFF and parish. Watch Fatima Events ert, diocesan director of communication, During the meeting, Heding presented On EWTN May 12-13 EAST DUBUQUE—In January of this met with about 70 parents and parishioners Join EWTN for the 100th year, parents of St. Mary School students in the St. Mary School gym. They reviewed anniversary of Fatima and here were presented with grim realities a variety of information and the criteria re- nancial data collected during the diocesan forcing a decision to close their school. the canonization of Fatima quired by the diocese to keep the school strategic planning process for schools. After that meeting and a passionate out- visionaries Francisco and open and viable. That criteria included: St. Mary Principal Angela Jones report- cry from parents and area Catholics, Father Jacinta Marto. Watch live Raising $100,000 per year (or whatev- ed on what the school and parents have ac- Dean Smith, pastor of St. Mary’s and Na- coverage on May 12 and er amount is necessary to keep the parish complished since January and the course tivity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in 13. In addition to these live subsidy of the school at no more than 30 they have set for meeting the goals set by events, EWTN will also be percent of ordinary income); the diocesan administration. to develop a plan to keep the school viable off ering programs about Maintaining current levels of weekly !ƽ#%&&&&& and open. these miraculous apparitions. parish ordinary income; by June 30, people have pledged $71,000 Now, four months later, the St. Mary Meet the annual parish target for the and $50,000 has been collected. The ewtn.com/fatima parents, parishioners at St. Mary Parish Diocesan Appeal; Marching Forward Gala raised $58,000, and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Increasing tuition by $400 (to $2,300) which brings the amount collected since This Issue in Menominee are all working toward not for the 2018-19 school year and at least January to more than $100,000. She also only keeping the school open but also $100 per year in the subsequent years. 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Rev. Mr. Colin Easton der — is realizing that grace nior year, I decided to pursue does not supplant nature but an undergraduate degree in Rev. Mr. Colin Easton was brings it to completion and ele- Mathematics at Aurora Uni- raised as a Catholic in St. vates it. In other words, the real versity instead. While there, I Bridget Parish in Loves Park. former of our souls and giver matured more in my faith life. His parents, Michael (a retired of grace is the Holy Spirit, and During the summer before we must learn to let the Holy my senior year, it became clear (a college nursing instructor), Spirit lead while, at the same to me that God was calling me taught him the importance of time, asking for the graces we to go to the seminary. I applied need to be molded and formed with the diocese, and I started by God.” at St. Paul Seminary in Minne- His parents supported him Discerning isn’t always easy. sota in the fall of 2011. I have as an altar server and often had “Time is a big factor in know- spent the last six years study- priests over for dinner. Over ing if you’ve made the right ing philosophy and theology the years, they got to know choice, which is hard because and preparing to be a priest of %R ƽ Jesus Christ. priests. (Observer fi le photo) (Observer fi le photo) Rev. Mr. Colin Easton O*! Rev. Mr. Robert Gonnella Now that ordination is only “My grandfather, William tion will come both internally $ ... It was a powerful realization family. (an inner peace) and externally When I was a boy, I was #:! he says. “He has gone to daily — almost a St. Paul moment — (from others). It’s also impor- $# Mass ever since I can remem- but because I am hard-headed, an altar server, and I can re- tant to remember that we must member being attracted to the the instrument of God’s mercy ber, and he has a deep devotion I needed it.” believe and not wait for abso- that He has always called me to to Our Lady. ... (H)e taught me His surprised parents adopt- priesthood even from a very lute assurance because we are young age. be. ! ed a “let’s wait and see” men- afraid to make a mistake. God I am very much looking for- joy life. He showed me what it ƽ /$! has the ability to redeem any ered becoming a priest was at ward to living the life of a priest was like to love and be loved. their support. Ultimately, the mistake in the vocational path. I and serving the good people of “And because we’re an Irish best place for discerning the the beginning of high school. remember God once telling me However, at the end of my se- the Diocese of Rockford! family and tempers can arise, priesthood is in the seminary. to not be afraid to make a deci- I also learned about forgive- “In many ways, seminary is sion for fear of getting it wrong ness.” like college,” he says. “But it’s N$! The idea of the priesthood be- ƽ # # gan when Colin was 15-years- time of not just growing intel- on His ability to redeem.” old during adoration at a youth lectually, but also spiritually. retreat. Seminary is where one learns — Excerpted from St. John the Baptist, Somonauk, Nov. 2016 “God showed me my life laid about Christ, and where one newsletter out and what He had planned seeks to come away to listen, for me,” he says. “But for me, be formed, and grow in interior as an American teenager, it was charity that is necessary to be Rev. Mr. Robert a priest. Gonnella with the idea that someone else “The hardest thing about I was born and raised as a had a plan for me and got to seminary life — especially Catholic, and our faith has al- determine which way I went. $! ways been important to my Deacon Ronald Magee Dies on 21st Anniversary of Ordination ROCKFORD—Deacon from Rock Valley College grandchildren. He is also sur- Ronald Magee died on April with a degree in computer pro- vived by his siblings, Barb 27, surround- graming. He was employed at (Don) Sebby, Judy Keiser, ed by his Rockford Mutual Insurance Sharon Garcia, Bill (Les- family after Co. before retiring in 1998. lie) Magee and Dave (Lorrie) a battle with He was active at St. James Magee; brother-in-law, David cancer. Church and was ordained a Blank; and numerous nieces Our artisan caskets Born March deacon on April 27, 1996. He and nephews. Predeceased by 24, 1936, in helped many people through his parents; daughter Ronda take eighty years Belvidere to his service as a deacon at St. Magee Shafer; sister Delores Clarence and James and as a chaplain at to make. Marie (Mo- (Observer fi le photo) Rockford Memorial Hospital. “Bonnie” Blank; brothers-in- berg) Magee, Deacon He is survived by his wife, law David Keiser and Fortu- rees don’t grow overnight. he married Magee Rosie; children Peggy (Rich) nato Garcia; and niece Debbie Rosemary Altendorf in 1978 Fuller, Laurie Hart, Mark (Weezy) Garcia. TTherefore, we plant a new tree in in Rockford. (Wendy) Magee and Nancy The funeral Mass was May memory of every person who has used He attended Genoa High (David) Little; and by 11 2. A memorial will be deter- one of our caskets or urns. Steward- School and graduated in 1988 grandchildren and 21 great- mined at a later date. ship of God’s creation goes into the making of all our products. Call us now for an immediate need or Bishop Malloy’s Church ROCKFORD — May 20, 11 a.m., Ordination of Transitional visit our website for future planning. Public Schedule STERLING — May 17, 7 p.m., Receive a keepsake cross with your Commencement Ceremony, Deacon, Cathedral of St. Peter May 13, 11 request for our printed catalog. ROCKFORD — Newman Central Catholic High ROCKFORD — May 21, 7:30 a.m., Ordination of Priests, School gymnasium a.m., Sunday Mass, Cathedral of trappistcasket.com • 888.433.6934 Cathedral of St. Peter St. Peter ROCKFORD — May 19, 11 May 14, CHAMPAIGN — a.m., St. Anthony College of AURORA — May 21, 10:15 10:30 a.m., Graduation Mass for Nursing Baccalaureate, Holy a.m., Mass and Celebration of the University of Illinois at St. Family Church 90th Anniversary of St. Rita John Catholic Newman Center Cascia Parish at St. Rita Cascia FREEPORT — May 19, 7 p.m., Church ST. CHARLES — May 16, Commencement Ceremony for 7 p.m., Commencement Aquin Central Catholic High HAMPSHIRE — May 22, 5:30 Blessed and prepared by the monks of New Melleray Abbey Ceremony for St. Edward Central School at St. Thomas Aquinas p.m., Confi rmation, St. Charles Catholic High School, St. Patrick Church Borromeo Church b4 | FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 | The Observer Diocesan East Dubuque School Begins Three-Year Viability Plan From page B! of revenue and expenses, Jones will continue to bestow bless- discovered “We’ve all found that when She said volunteers from the said. ings upon us.” skills and tal- one of us gets down, we’ll get school and parishes, have begun The marketing committee has “I am very impressed at the ents the other an email from someone who’s prepared brochures for recruit- commitment and the progress parents and pa- working on something else that enrollment. ing students and for the M4-100 of the parents and parishioners,” rishioners had brings our enthusiasm, our pas- The school has formed an Campaign and is working on a said Kagan. “There are certain- that I didn’t sion and our drive up to keep “M4-100 Campaign,” which distribution plan for those ma- ly a lot of challenges, but there is even know they working hard to keep going,” means it is “marching for- terials. also a lot of passion on the part had,” she said, Berning said. ward” to get 100 benefactors, Jones said, “St. Mary School adding she dis- Berning said the whole ex- (Observer photo/P. $100,000, 100 students and are will be open for at least three Natalie Berning, a school par- covered “the Wiegert)) perience of working to keep looking toward and preparing more years. This is due to the ent and parishioner at Nativity passion that we Berning for their 100th anniversary in - of the Blessed Virgin Mary in all have and helped her faith. 2024. ents, and community. We have Menominee said the last three share that has brought us all to- Father Smith said the parishes The school parents have also worked together to raise the - gether. It’s been incredible,” she will continue working togeth- - funds and awareness needed to cult and challenging” but have said. er and will be forming a new nance and marketing. become a viable school in the also brought forth some unex- Berning explained how the school commission. eyes of the diocese. During the parents have been working with Father Smith and the diocesan the M4-100 Campaign is work- last three months we have be- “Through this whole pro- people from both parishes on ! - ing with the St. Mary parish come a closer community ... . cess we’ve been able to build marketing and fundraising and tinue to work with the parish in council to review accounting God has blessed us every step relationships with parents and - periodic monitoring of the goals procedures and the assignment of the way, and I know that He parishioners I didn’t know and cult, they all support each other. and progress at the school.

20 DIOCESAN APPEAL Official Appointments 17 DIOCESE of ROCKFORD The Rev. Msgr. Eric R. Barr, S.T.L. The Rev. Slawomir Zimodro — Aurora, Illinois, effective Thursday, — to retire for health reasons with to be Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Mor- June 1, 2017. the permission of The Most Rev. Bish- rison, Illinois, effective Tuesday, May The Rev. John P. McNamara — op, effective Thursday, June 1, 2017. 2, 2017, and Parochial Administrator to be Parochial Vicar of St. Bridget The Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Swee- of Immaculate Conception Parish, Parish, Loves Park, Illinois, effective ney, J.C.B. — Pastor of St. Mary Par- Fulton and St. Patrick Parish, Albany, Thursday, June 1, 2017. Illinois, effective Thursday, June 1, ish, Pecatonica, Illinois and Secretary The Rev. Romeo L. Pavino — to for Administrative Processes for the 2017. be Parochial Vicar for St. Michael Par- Diocesan Tribunal, to retire with the The Rev. Zdzislaw Francis Waw- ish and St. Mary Parish, Galena and permission of The Most Rev. Bishop, ryszuk — to be Pastor of St. Cath- Holy Trinity Parish, Scales Mound, Illi- effective Thursday, June 1, 2017. erine of Genoa Parish, Genoa, Illinois, nois, effective Thursday, June 1, 2017. effective Thursday, June 1, 2017. The Very Rev. Donald M. Ahles, The Rev. Louis F. Tosto — to be V.F. — Pastor of St. Catherine of Ge- The Rev. Thomas J. Doyle — to Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish, noa Parish, Genoa, Illinois, to retire be Parochial Administrator of St. Woodstock, Illinois, and St. Patrick with the permission of The Most Rev. Anne Parish, Dixon, Illinois, effective Parish, Hartland, Illinois, effective Bishop, effective Thursday, June 1, Thursday, June 1, 2017. Thursday, June 1, 2017. 2017. The Rev. Joseph F. Jaskierny — The Rev. Matthew M. Berg- The Rev. J. Robert Camacho — to be Parochial Administrator of St. schneider, J.C.L. — Pastor of St. Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Mary Parish, Pecatonica, Illinois; Ad- Mary Parish, Durand and St. Patrick Elgin, Illinois, to retire with the per- jutant Judicial Vicar for the Diocesan Parish, Irish Grove, Illinois, to be also mission of The Most Rev. Bishop, ef- Tribunal, Defender of the Bond and Judicial Vicar for the Diocesan Tribu- fective Thursday, June 1, 2017. Advocate, effective Thursday, June nal, effective Thursday, June 1, 2017. The Rev. Stanislaw Kos — Paro- 1, 2017. The Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Kurz, chial Vicar of St. Michael Parish and The Rev. Keith D. Romke — Di- J.C.L. — to be Ecclesiastical Judge St. Mary Parish, Galena, Illinois and rector of Vocations, to be also Paro- for the Diocesan Tribunal, effective Holy Trinity Parish, Scales Mound, chial Administrator of St. Patrick Par- Thursday, June 1, 2017. Illinois, to retire with the permission ish, Dixon, Illinois, effective Thursday, The Rev. Matthew J. McMorrow, of The Most Rev. Bishop, effective June 1, 2017. S.T.L. — Pastor of Christ the Teacher Thursday, June 1, 2017. The Rev. E. Yovanny Dorado — Parish, DeKalb, Illinois, to be also The Rev. Burt H. Absalon — Pas- to be Parochial Vicar for St. Joseph Vicar Forane of the DeKalb Deanery, tor of St. Mary Parish, Woodstock, Il- Parish, Elgin, Illinois, effective Thurs- effective Thursday, June 1, 2017. linois, to be also Pastor of St. Patrick day, June 1, 2017. The Rev. Ervin Pio Caliente — Parish, Hartland, Illinois, effective The Rev. Colin F. Easton — to be Parochial Vicar for St. Mary Parish, Thursday, June 1, 2017. Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick Parish, Huntley, to be also Coordinator of The Rev. Jonathan P. Bakkelund, Dixon, Illinois, and Associate Master Spiritual Activities for Marian Central S.T.L. — to be Pastor of St. Peter Par- of Ceremonies and Diocesan Scout Catholic High School, Woodstock, ish, Geneva, Illinois, effective Tues- Chaplain, effective Thursday, June 1, Illinois, effective Thursday, June 1, day, May 2, 2017. 2017. 2017. YOUR GIFT TO THIS ANNUAL APPEAL The Rev. Steven P. Clarke — to The Rev. Robert Gonnella — to The Rev. Andrew J. Deitz — to SUPPORTS MINISTRIES LIKE THESE: be Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Har- be Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick Par- be Spiritual Director for St. Edward vard, Illinois, effective Tuesday, May ish, St. Charles, Illinois, and Assis- Central Catholic High School, Elgin, Life and Family Evangelization Religious Education 2, 2017. tant Vocation Director and Associ- Illinois, with residence at St. Thomas More, Elgin, Illinois, effective Thurs- Youth Ministry Catholic Charities The Rev. Christopher P. DiTomo ate Master of Ceremonies, effective day, June 1, 2017. Seminarian Education St. Elizabeth Center — to be Pastor of St. Gall Parish, El- Thursday, June 1, 2017. burn, Illinois, effective Tuesday, May Lay Ministry Formation Deaf Apostolate Ministry The Rev. Sean E. Grismer — to The Rev. Manuel G. Gomez — 2, 2017. Parochial Vicar of St. Rita of Cascia College Campus Ministry And Many More! be Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish, The Rev. Antoni J. Kretowicz — Huntley, Illinois, and Assistant Voca- Parish, Aurora, Illinois, to be also As- to be Pastor of St. Catherine Parish, tions Director, and Associate Master sistant Vocation Director, effective www.rockforddiocese.org/donate Prophetstown, Illinois and St. Am- of Ceremonies, effective Thursday, Thursday, June 1, 2017. brose Parish, Erie, Illinois, effective June 1, 2017. The Rev. Kyle A. Manno — Pa- Thursday, June 1, 2017. The Rev. Selvaraj Lucas, MSC — rochial Vicar of St. Patrick Parish, St. The Rev. Bernard J. Sehr — to be at the nomination of his Provincial Charles, Illinois, to be also Assistant Pastor of St. Paul Parish, Sandwich, Superior and by appointment of the Vocation Director, effective Thurs- Illinois, effective Thursday, June 1, Most Rev. Diocesan Bishop, to be Pa- day, June 1, 2017. Pray for Our Priests 2017. rochial Vicar of Holy Angels Parish, Given at the Chancery, May 5, 2017 Nation/World The Observer | FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 | b5 Pope Advances Sainthood News in Brief Pope plans Pentecost celebrations Causes of U.S. Priest, Others with charismatics and Pentecostals VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has invited thousands of VATICA N CIT Y (CNS) — Saigon, later renamed Ho Chi Catholic charismatics and members of Pentecostal and Evangeli- On May 4, Pope Francis ad- Minh City. He was never tried cal churches to Rome to celebrate Pentecost and mark the 50th vanced the sainthood causes of or sentenced and spent nine of anniversary of what became the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Wisconsin-born Capuchin Fa- his 13 years of detention in sol- The pope will lead a prayer vigil June 3, and participants will join ther Solanus Casey, and others. him the next morning for Pentecost Mass in St. Peter’s Square. Father Casey (1870-1957) Also May 4, the pope recog- was known for his great faith, nized miracles that advanced humility and compassion and the causes of three religious 45 people saved from tornado’s for his ministry as spiritual fury in hallway of Texas church counselor. He gained a popular (CNS) and the martyrdom of Lucien following during his lifetime, The likeness of Solanus Casey is Botovasoa, a married man with WASHINGTON (CNS)—In the with healings attributed to his seen on the book cover of “Thank eight children who was also a small Texas town of Emory, intercession both before and af- God Ahead of Time: The Life and Third Order Franciscan, teach- about 70 miles east of Dallas, ter his death. Spirituality of Solanus Casey.” er and a catechist at his parish some 45 people are consider- He was the sixth of 16 chil- in Vohipeno, Madagascar. ing it an act of God that they He was known to be gentle, dren of Irish immigrant par- As the African island went survived a twister that took approachable and genuinely from being a colonial outpost out all of their church except ents. He was born on a farm concerned for people as he had to an independent nation, Boto- for the hallway in which they near Oak Grove, Wisconsin, unique insight into people’s and as a young man worked as vasoa was blacklisted as an en- were huddled. The providential emy of the cause for indepen- a logger, a hospital orderly, a event took place the evening of God’s plans. dence and was killed in 1947 streetcar operator and a prison April 29, as severe storms tore Pope Francis’ approval of a out of hatred of the faith. guard before entering the Ca- through Texas, Oklahoma and miracle attributed to his inter- Years later a village elder ad- puchins at age 26. Arkansas on a northeasterly cession was the next step need- mitted on his deathbed to a lo- He was ordained in 1904 as cal missionary that he ordered path that killed at least 13 peo- a “simplex priest,” one who is (CNS photo/courtesy Diocese of Tyler) Among the other decrees the murder of Botovasoa even ple in three states. The youth unable to hear confessions or A statue of Mary is seen in the May 4, Pope Francis recog- though Botovasoa had told him ministry at St. John the Evange- ruins of St. John the Evangelist preach dogmatic sermons be- nized the heroic virtues of he would be by his side to help list Parish in Emory was hosting Church in Emory, Texas, April 30. cause he had not performed Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan, him whenever he was in need. a dinner honoring the parish’s very well in his studies. He who served as president of the The elder told the missionary graduating high school seniors in conjunction with the parish’s carried out humble tasks in the he felt Botovasoa’s presence Knights of Columbus council and its ladies’ guild. monastery and, while serving Justice and Peace from 1998 to in Yonkers, New York, Father 2002 — the year he died. 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Going on Now May 13 ROCKFORD Health screening: 8-10 a.m.; OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, 5666 E. State St. Skin cancer screening. Appointments required. Free. Info: 815/227-2624 June 1, 15 DIOCESE Ombudsman training: Register Oregon Holds now for volunteer training for First Communion Catholic Charities Long-Term Ombudsman Program. Volunteers St. Mary’ Parish in Oregon cele- visit long-term care facilities in brated first Communion recently the nine counties of northwestern with Deacon John Ley, Alajandra Illinois region to advocate for Alvarez, Mia Guajardo, Kennedy individuals to receive the highest Suits-Gecan, Dawson Berg, Drew quality of life and care. Training will Fletcher, Austin Gerhart, and Fa- be in DeKalb. Info: John Wickman, ther Joseph Naill, pastor. (Photo provided) 800/369-0895 or jwickman@ rockforddiocese.org What’s Up Save the Date May 22 Bedding plants, perennials, chicken. Info: www.kofc690.com Galindo, 630/896-0831, ext. 211, ST. CHARLES Tue May 16 annuals, vegetables, herbs, [email protected] ROCKFORD Holy Hour for Vocations: 7-8 p.m.; grasses, planters and more. Info: BATAVIA Diocesan Chorale: 9 a.m. Find more events at http://www. St. John Neumann, 2900 E. Main St. http:rosaryhs.com/plant_sale Woman’s book club: 9-11 call time; 11 a.m. Mass time; rockforddiocese.org/calendar. Talk, prayer, music and adoration a.m., Holy Cross, 2300 Main Cathedral of St. Peter, 1243 N. php or on The Observer Catholic for vocations to the priesthood, St. Book: “The World’s First Sat May 20 Church St. Transitional diaconate Newspaper Facebook page consecrated life and marriage. Led Love” by Archbishop Fulton ordination performance. Info: by Father Keith Romke, vocations Sheen (Lighthouse). Info: Laura AURORA rockforddiocesechorale@gmail. Submit News director. Info: 815/399-4300 Kosmach, 630/845-1384; Ann Weekend retreat: 8 a.m.-8:30 com May 24 Marie Schwartz, 630/209-8824 p.m. (also 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May Parish, school and Catholic BATAVIA organization publicists may send 21); Missionaries of the Sacred Sun May 21 Spanish Day of Prayer: 9 a.m.- Heart, 305 S. Lake St. Life’s news and photos about their noon; Nazareth Spirituality Center, Wed May 17 upcoming and recent activities. Healing retreat. Cost: $100 (no AURORA 717 N. Batavia Ave. Speaker: Sister overnight). Info: 630/892-2371, Submissions will be forwarded Deadline for May 26 What’s Up Road Scholars 5K run: 8-11 Myra Lambert, SSCM. Topic: A ext. 39; lhjretreats@misacor-usa. to El Observador and to the (for events May 29-June 4) a.m.; Rosary High School, 901 Day with Mary.” Free snacks and org, http://lhj.misacor-usa.org/ diocesan calendar. babysitting. (Next meeting in N. Edgelawn Dr. Proceeds for lifeshealingweekend Deadline: 10 days before September.) Registration required. scholarships. For all ages. Pre- Fri May 19 publication. Info: 630/879-1296; Linda Isleib, DIXON register by May 12 or on site. [email protected] AURORA Scouts’ dinner: 5:30 p.m.; Dixon Cost: individuals — $25 in Online: Use the form at http:// Plant sale: 3-6 p.m. (also 8 Knights of Columbus Council 690 advance; $30 on site; families observer.rockforddiocese. June 7 a.m.-1 p.m. May 20); Schaefer’s Hall, 506 W. Third St. Proceeds for — $75 in advance; Rosary, org/contact-us. Click on Submit LENA Greenhouse, 120 S. Lake St., Scout activities. Steak or chicken Marmion students — $5 in Events and News. Strawberry social: 4:30-7 p.m.; St. Montgomery. Proceeds for and fixings. 8 p.m. Bonanza advance; $10 on site. Info: http:// By Mail: Send to The Observer, Joseph, 410 W. Lena St. Strawberry Rosary High School athletics. drawing. Cost: $15, steak; $10 rosaryhs.com/5kRun; Sandra P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125. treats for everyone. Cost: $9 adults; $5 children. Info: Teresa Brown, 815/369-2810; stjoseph@aeroinc. net Marian Band Tours June 10 The Advanced Band from Marian Cen- ROCK FALLS tral Catholic High School in Wood- Golf outing: 9 a.m. shotgun start, stock recently completed its spring Emerald Hill Golf Course, 16802 tour to St. Margaret Mary School in Prairieville Road, Sterling. Host: Algonquin, St. Thomas the Apostle in Crystal Lake, Montini in McHenry, St. Andrew Knights of Columbus St. John the Baptist in Johnsburg, St. Council 11874. 18 holes with cart, Mary in Woodstock and SS. Peter and prizes for longest drive, longest Paul in Cary. The theme of this year’s putt and more. Lunch and awards; show was a time traveler who would prizes of $10,000 and more. Cost: gather recordings of music from the $60 per person; $240 per team. past up to the present. Tom Rome is Info: Ken Schaefer, 815/ 631-4457; (Photo provided) the band director. www.standrewrockfalls.org (click on Ministries/Men) Holy Family June 13 ROCKFORD Forensics Team Fatima rosary: 3 p.m.; Poor Eleven second- through fifth-grade Clare Corpus Christi Monastery, Holy Family School students in Rock- 2111 s. Main St. Prayers in honor ford participated in the Forensics for of the centennial of Our Lady’s Kids public speaking competition on appearance at Fatima, Portugal. April 22 at Harlem High School. Holy Pray with the sisters and the Family students received six trophies, Secular Franciscans. Rosary, four medals and one ribbon for their Exposition, Chaplet of Mercy, efforts. With statues of the Holy Fam- reflection and Benediction. ily behind them, team members are (from left, back) Addison Reyes, So- June 16 phia Koenig, Helena Solana, (middle) BATAVIA Julia Bonnett, Avery Elsenbach, Ian Golf outing: Mill Creek Golf Conner, Jenna Fendler, Katie Schrie- Course, 39W 525 Herrington Dr., ver (front) Alex Gerogis, Eva Solana Geneva. Proceeds for Holy Cross St. and Marissa Carbone. Participation Vincent de Paul Society. 18 holes, is supported by Holy Family’s Home and School Association and contest cart, lunch, dinner, beverages, judges Mary Haas and Jennifer Fuller. $10,000 hole-in-one prize and Lynne Conner is team coordinator. more. Cost: $150. Info: 630/879- (Photo provided) 4750 Around the Diocese The Observer | FRIDAY MAY 12 2017 | B7

Elsewhere May 13 SINSINAWA, WIS. Choral concert: 3 p.m.; Sinsinawa Mound, County Road Z, off Wisconsin Rte. 11. Tri-State Choral Society; Dr. Brian Burns, director. Concert about mothers and fathers. Info: 608/748-4411; www. sinsinawa.org Summer Camps AURORA Summer sports camps: Rosary High School is offering summer athletic camps for girls in fifth- (Photo provided) through 12th grades in volleyball and basketball, for girls and boys Boylan Honors Top Students in golf and soccer. Cost: varies. Info: Boylan Central Catholic High School in Rockford inducted members dra Erdmier, Marissa Floryance, Katherine Garlick, Alexander Klein, www.rosaryhs.com/sports_camps. into the National Honor Society on April 24. Forty-three juniors se- Moira McMahon, Caroline Piper, Lily Johnston, (third row) Elaina John- Summer camps: Rosary High lected for membership are (from left top row) Joseph Delia, Megan son, Hannah Breault, Jane Reesor, Arianna Rabor, Grace McLaughlin, School is offering art and Crouch, Benjamin Close, Adam Johnson, Benjamin Ambrose, Nathan Shelby Martin, Allyson Lamkin, Brianna Arreguin, William Kinczewski, academic camps for girls in sixth- Droessler, Jacob Hollister, Jacob Appino, Jessica Hindenburg, Kelsey Anne Wubbena (bottom row) Magdalena Woods, Anna White, Megan through eighth-grade. For girls Hughes, Catherine O’Grady, Adrienne Kisting, (second row) Matthew Vant, Alexia Vant, Fiona Fulling, Ashlynne Terry, Sidney Stull, Sophia in fourth and fifth grade, there Thomas, Quinn Calkins, Lauren Honkamp, Leighton Barnes, Alexan- Sankaran, Catherine Reynolds, and (not pictured) Leah Boccignone. will be a summer fun camp. Cost: varies. Info: http://www.rosaryhs. com (click on Academics, then on Summer Programs) St. Edward Farm classes: Abbey Farms is offering age-specific classes Celebrates Easter in June. Camps are Monday- St. Edward Parish in Rockford Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. Art Time celebrates Easter Vigil by candle- for kindergarten-second grade; Stimulating STEM, second-fourth light (right) with an overflowing grade; Fun Food Science, third- crowd as it welcomes 17 can- fifth grades. Cost: $110 per child. didates and catechumens who Info: www.abbeyfarms.org/store, or 630/966-7775, ext. 4. were received into the church. Farmtastic Fridays: 9-11:30 a.m., Decorations (below) included Abbey Farms. For children in white draping and many flowers. kindergarten through fifth grade (Photos provided) June 16, 23 and 30. Cost: $20 per child; $15 per child for summer campers. Info: www.abbeyfarms. org/store, or 630/966-7775, ext. 4. Science camp: Marmion Academy Redemptorist Retreat Center will offer Youth Energy Savers Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066 (YES) camp for middle school students, June 12-14. Registration Retreat Schedule 2017 required; limited openings. Info: 630/966-7672 13th Annual Spring Retreat for Members of ROCKFORD Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Iron Titans summer con- May 19 – 21, 2017 ditioning: Boylan Central Catholic This is not a silent retreat. The program consists of High School will run conditioning discussion meetings covering some of the twelve steps and for girls and boys in fourth through 12th grade four days corresponding topics. There will be plenty of time to enjoy per week for 90 minutes. All skill Wonder Lake the area and the fellowship of other recovering individuals. levels welcome. Sibling discounts and payment plans are available. Celebrates Fatima Contact: Br Gerry Patin, C.Ss.R. Early-bird discount available until In honor of Our Lady of Fatima’s Celtic Spirituality Retreat May 16. Cost: varies/ Info: www. 100th anniversary, Christ the June 2 - 4, 2017 boylan.org/about/enrichment; King Parish in Wonder Lake has [email protected]; 815/877- Theme: “Eternal Echoes: Walking with John O’Donohue 0531 moved its grotto Mary statue Through Celtic Spirituality” inside for May Crownings May Titans football camp: Boylan Presenter: Mrs. Julianne Stanz Central Catholic High School will 13 and 14. They also plan an host football camp July 24-28 for outdoor living rosary May 13. Preached Retreat for Women Religious and Associates boys in ninth through 12th grade. The parish hosted a free movie June 5 - 10, 2017 No experience needed. Payment night on May 10, showing the Theme: “A Time to do Nothing for as Long as you Can” plans available; fees discounted 1952 Film “Miracle of Our Lady of if enrolled in football camp and Presenter: Fr. Allan Weinert, C.Ss.R. Fatima” Iron Titans by May 16. Cost: varies. (Photo provided) Preached Retreat for Women Religious and Associates Info: www.boylan.org/about/ enrichment; jcacciatore@boylan. June 19 – 24, 2017 July 11 – 16, 2017 July 24 – 31, 2017 org; 815/877-0531 Theme: “The Way of the Disciple” Vocations camps: The Rockford SPECIALIZING IN FAITH-BASED JOURNEYS Presenter: Fr. Gregory Schmitt C.Ss.R. Diocese Vocations Office hosts three summer camps at Bishop Ask about Lourdes to Fatima with a “taste of the El Camino” Private Together for Men – Religious and Lay Lane Retreat House. June 18-21, July 10 – 15, 2017 Jeremiah Days for boys in seventh- A private retreat, while at the same time share community grade through ninth-grade; July Experience the trip 16-19, St. Therese Camp and with other men at Eucharist and Evening Prayer. Retreat for seventh-grade girls of a Lifetime! Presenter: Br Gerry Patin, C.Ss.R. through college-age women (some activities vary by age); and Contact the Retreat Center to register July 23-26, First Call Retreat for ǙǞǔǩǙǓǟǜǟǣǙ ǢǑǦǕǜ or for more information. 10th-grade through college-age men interested in the priesthood...... serving all your travel needs Redemptorist Retreat Center Each camp opens with 6 p.m. Oconomowoc, WI check-in followed by a family Mass Cindy Nicolosi, CTC (Cell: 815-298-7460) on Sunday, and end at 11 a.m. 262-567-6900 849 Breckenboro Road [email protected] on Wednesday. Cost: $90. Info: www.redemptoristretreat.org Vocations Office, 815/399-4300 !"#$ B8 | FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 | The Observer Our Catholic View 10 ‘Words’ Shape Our Catholic Moral Code

The Catechism of the Catholic Church begins To disregard the Commandments or to not live them, It is often noted that they lay out the basic precepts the section which contains, among other things, the is to live in a manner beneath or apart from human of what “love of God and love of neighbor” must Church’s moral teaching by quoting Pope St. Leo dignity — ultimately, to choose against ourselves and ''N! the Great writing in the middle of the 5th century: our truest God-given identity. God must entail, and the last seven dealing with what “Christian, The Church has always revered the Ten proper love of neighbor must include. Hence they are Ethically Speaking recognize Commandments and held them up as both also seen as basic principles of love. To violate them is your dignity.... instrumental and instructional for what it means to live not just to break a rule, but to fail to show proper love. by Father Remember who is a truly human life. Even after so many millennia, they This is also important to note since there are times Kenneth your head and of still form the basic foundation of the moral life that all when some might claim “love” as a rationale for Wasilewski whose body you human beings are called to live. making choices which violate a moral teaching. We Diocesan Ethicist are a member….” For this reason, the catechism itself uses them as the can be sure though that any such claim, however (1691). [email protected] starting point for all of the Church’s moral instruction !+ Pope St. Leo, like found there. They are every bit as relevant for us living God’s command to love by breaking a commandment, the Church herself throughout the ages, is providing a however slight or great the breech may be. subtle, yet profound rationale for why she teaches what !" As useful and necessary as they continue to be for she does regarding the moral life. \" they provide us with the basic values and principles &/ strive to live our lives as He intended — in keeping $\ that we as humans might have regarding our moral with whom He made us to be. In fact, this same basic We believe that those values and principles can choices (especially living in our rapidly changing understanding of the moral life predates Christianity be known to some degree through the use of human world). And this is where the Church’s Magisterium by many, many centuries. We can really see the reason since they are simply a part of the moral $"R3 same rationale at work, as when God gave the Ten law already written by God within our hearts. "'ƾ Commandments. Nevertheless, they also form a very clear part of God’s of applying the centuries and centuries of Christian These are the things which spell out the absolute revelation to His people. !\! most basic foundation for our living lives in keeping %&&& questions that arise. with the incredible dignity which comes from being spoken to all humanity. For this reason, they are often 3!! made in God’s image and likeness. If we want to live referred to as the “Decalogue” (Greek for the “10 in the 10 words spoken by the source and origin of our as God’s people, this is what it will look like. Words’). human dignity. In a Nutshell

Motherhood extends and enlarges the love that is revealed in the vocation of marriage. Our vocation as we grow older is to pray, to be supportive, to rejoice in our children and grandchildren, to credit ourselves for success and forgive ourselves for expectations never met. Mothers depicted in biblical accounts show the heroic virtue required to meet the challenges of motherhood. But everyday motherhood has its own challenges ... and rewards. A mother getting her children ready for a walk in Erd, Hungary, last year can feel rewarded by the loving attitude of her son toward her daughter. Whether through birth or adoption, mother-

(CNS photo/Zoltan Balogh, EPA) hood is a labor of love. Living Long Lives and the Good Old Days

As my birthday approaches — I am in my late 80s medical and dental care, or even a dependable source the hardships, we were more secure than countless — I marvel at how long I have lived. When I saw my of cash income. The farms produced only enough to families in our crowded cities today. doctor last year for my annual physical exam, he said: supply our needs, if that. Perhaps that is because life was simpler then. “You are taking Our families lived in the foothills of the Sangre Families stayed together, communities were united Seeking Life very good care of de Cristo Mountains in northern New Mexico. We '& yourself. The rest farmed the dry soil of a region called the high desert hardships. What’s more, they were all bound together by Moises is heredity.” I come and raised cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and chickens. In by a strong faith and religious practice. There was Sandoval from a family that & an integrity to life often missing in today’s world, a lives long. Next to our hand-dug wells, we had big gardens. generosity of spirit that is rare, if not totally absent, in On my My grandfather Octaviano also had an orchard with many of our leaders in Washington. Catholic News Service mother’s side, apple, plum and pear trees. ?\!@ my grandfather My father, the best gardener, cultivated cabbage, our diet always consisted of foods that in today’s Enrique lived to the age of 93. An uncle on my cucumbers, carrots, turnips, radishes and herbs. We supermarkets are always more expensive because father’s side lived to 94. Several aunts and cousins nourished them with water drawn one bucket at a they are organic and free of the hormones and other lived past their 90th birthdays, my mother to 86. time from a 15-foot well with a rope on a pulley. In chemicals given to livestock or to the hens that Three of my brothers are over 80 years old; another the fall, my father bartered some of the cabbage for provide our eggs. brother, 77; Celestino, a cousin, 85. apples that my mother canned in Mason jars. Our pigs were fed the grain we grew on the farm. What’s more, we all still work: writing, teaching, +' Our hens were free range, not kept in cages. Our beekeeping, dentistry and apostolic work. Work is vegetables and fruit, especially citrus. Sometimes we breads were free of the sugars, corn syrup and good! $&$ preservatives that nutritionists tell us make them Our longevity is unusual — shall we say carrots preserved in a root cellar. Most often we had unhealthy. The air we breathed was unpolluted by the miraculous — given the conditions in which plenty of meat. chemicals that often make urban life hazardous. we lived, a rural farm society with none of the 3$ B&$$ conveniences of the modern world. $\ Jƾ% We had no electricity, motorized vehicles, indoor mother’s brothers, went into the forest and shot a could somehow cope, and, above all, the faith that God water or plumbing, central heating, access to modern big deer, which helped us survive. Yet, despite all would not abandon us. Those were the good old days. Our Catholic View The Observer | FRIDAY MAY 12, 2017 | b9 Food for Thought An Anniversary to Mothers "ought to be listened to more," said Pope Fran- cis in a catechesis on the family at a general audience Jan. Note, and Support 7, 2015. "Despite being highly lauded from a symbolic point of "8 A couple of weeks after Bishop David Malloy was ordained and installed as our bishop, someone at a Mass remarked to me daily life, rarely considered central to society in her role," that I would likely see him at work more than most anyone else. the pope continued. Especially during that initial Pope Francis spoke of his own mother and how much Person in the Pew year, which included a lot of she loved and worked for him and his siblings: "She gave by Amanda us so much." the premier subject of my "Mothers," he said, "are the strongest antidote to the Hudson camera. Sometimes I still have spread of self-centered individualism" and a "society News Editor The Observer the privilege of watching this without mothers would be a dehumanized society, for ninth Bishop of the Diocese of mothers are always, even in the worst moments, witness- [email protected] Rockford as he makes his way es of tenderness, dedication and moral strength." through diverse settings and events around the diocese. Mothers often are the ones who pass on the faith, the What impressed me most early on is his courage. It is a quiet courage, a type that walks without fanfare into new and acts of devotion. (Observer photo/Diocesan Archives) "Dearest mothers, thank you, thank you for what you Our fi rst mother, Mary, is depict- are in your family and for what you give to the church ed in a window at Sacred Heart and the world." Parish in Marengo. All of us who worry about tripping on a step or dropping something while in front of a roomful of people can perhaps empathize with the small jitters inherent to such a momentous occasion. But only priests can fully appreciate the enormity of such an event. With that full appreciation, our brand-new bishop aster, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.’ waded in and conducted himself with grace. Late that year, as we walked down a hallway deep into the ‘M— John 14:8 !"#$#% Bishop Malloy mentioned to a guard that he had never set foot Word to Life: May 14, in a jail before. Because providing a Christmas Mass was a 5th Sunday of Easter good thing to do, he had it arranged and then stepped into the unknown on behalf of those otherwise-hidden souls. Time and again, I’ve watched him take a breath and step onto We Must the path set before him, whether or not it suited his nature. His & chosen to follow is something he brought with him. My theory is Grab Hold that his determination to love Christ and His Church to the best "" places when his dream was to be a parish priest. Of God’s God allowed His future bishop to enjoy two short-and-sweet '(" much-less-gratifying task of administration. Priests with a heart Hand © 2015 Diocese of Fort Worth they are made pastors and have to deal with the unappreciated ƽ BY JEFF HEDGLEN I realize now that my cousin was no parishioner issues. Catholic News Service ƽ2 How much more so for a bishop, whose task is to oversee an been with Jesus for three years and still did I was 19 when my cousin came to live not completely understand who He was. with my family. He was just out of the blended together with the emotions of sometimes-short-sighted At the Last Supper Philip said to Jesus: or not well catechized folks and by our secular society. We laity Marines. He was not doing very well and “Master, show us the Father, and that will might try to multiply our nuclear and extended family issues by was lost in many ways. When we were "$ ... well, by a lot ... to try and imagine what it’s like. children we had been close, but it had been incredulously, “Have I been with you for so Like parents who can’t anticipate the future or comprehend the a few years since we had seen each other, long a time and you still do not know me? inner workings of their kids, so also the men who accept the call to and trying to re-establish our friendship !0 " was hard. 28" Through my camera lens I have at times noticed Bishop To complicate things, my faith was bed, I felt the same way. Didn’t my cousin Malloy’s ring and thought of a comment from Galadriel, the becoming very important to me, and he know Jesus had already come and revealed *+/"" rarely darkened the door of a church. Himself? 012""3 I took this in stride though. We had many He grew up Catholic and had heard all that at times to bishops, and probably sometimes for the priests. conversations about the meaning of life, the same readings I had heard. What was I Fortunately that aloneness is not absolute. Obviously, God is God and faith in general. He had a lot of to say to this lack of belief? with those whom He has called to leadership in His Church. He opinions, but he was not ready to believe No words came, so I did the only thing I that God existed, much less believe that could think of; I silently asked God to come rocky, especially if the rocks are being thrown at them because God loved him and wanted a relationship down and shake his hand. of their loyalty to Christ and their faithfulness to their promises. with him. I wish I could say that the next day he Every Catholic who is faithful provides spiritual support to Try as I might, I could not get him to experienced a divine handshake, but though Church leaders. Prayers for our bishop, priests and the diocese budge. One night while we were lying <ƽ itself hearten those who labor in the Lord’s vineyards. in our bunk beds talking about life and to him, it would be many years before he Monetary support is helpful, including to entities like Catholic grabbed hold. Charities as they labor on the Church’s behalf. exasperated tone, “I’m not going to believe " in God unless He comes down here and Ask yourself: How would you have "4 responded to the challenge, “I’m not going holy struggles are worthwhile and appreciated. I had no idea what to say to that. I simply to believe in God unless He comes down 56%6 stared at the bottom of the top mattress here and shakes my hand”? How does Diocese of Rockford, let us prayerfully ponder how we might with my mouth open and my mind empty. Jesus reveal the Father to us? '

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leisure, prayer, Catholic Familyland is In 1975, they founded AFC trips and operated by the Apostolate for Family Consecration. approval the same year. (Observer screen grabs/ https://afc.org) pilgrimages, Jerry and Gwen Coniker, Masses and other opportunities for prayer are part of full and mini Chicago native and high school Kenosha, Wis. Holy Family Fests. and times of In 1981, St. Mother Teresa sweethearts who were married Family Fests in Ohio. This visited them in Wisconsin, in 1959, wanted to counteract year they begin the week of Learn more mutual support… the same time they launched June 17 and run through the their television ministry. Their Click on Events at https:// Nevertheless, if their own children. week of Aug. 12. afc.org/ to learn more about programs began airing on In early 1961, they gave their They call their Holy Family Holy Family Fests, mini fest EWTN Network in the 1980s there is no love lives to Jesus through Mary by Fests “a fun family vacation and other Catholic Familyland and 1990s. way of the 33-day de Montfort without leaving God behind!” events. then there is no With their move to Ohio, Consecration. They follwed They typically run Saturday that with a two-year family through Friday. Cabins are $599 a week; RV joy, and authentic to include retreat and Holy stay in Fatima, Portugal. Prices vary, depending on rental is $1,149 and campsites Family Fests, as well as other love comes to us But they didn’t stop with how many family members range from $133 to $300. activities. their own family. attend and what kind of lodging from Jesus. They’ll hold — Compiled by Sharon Boehlefeld a Mini Holy a family — Pope Francis Family Fest opts for. at Ave Maria Immediate Retreat Center, family 27199 St. Rt registration is 1, in Danville $399 for the May 26-29. week. Meal The Memorial plans are $60 Day weekend for those 11 event is similar and older; $45 Follow-up options, such as a high school Service to their week- for 10 and Wooden cabins are among lodging options at Cath- ’ Corps, are part of AFC activities. long Holy younger. olic Familyland. FAMILY CORNER A Family Works of Mercy Evening Prayer Lord, behold our famly here assembled. The weather is getting nicer and goes 3.1 miles through the residential We thank you for this place in which we families like to spend time together west side of Aurora and returns to dwell, outside. Schools and parishes off er Rosary. for the love that unites us, plenty of opportunities to do just that Entry fee for individuals is $20. for the peace accorded to us this day, and to help others at the same time. Special pricing is available for One opportunity, coming up families and for Rosary and Marmion for the hope with which we expect May 21, off ers families a chance to students. Register early online at the morrow; help raise funds for scholarships at www.rosaryhs.com/5kRun. Race Day for the health, the work, the food, and the Rosary High School Alumnae registration will be 7:45-8:45 a.m. at the bright skies that make our lives Association’s 17th annual Road the high school. delightful; And watch your bulletin for more Scholars 5K Run/Walk in Aurora. for our friends in all parts of the earth. Make it an all out race or take a nice events that get you outside for a (Photo provided) Amen Sunday walk with your family. good cause. Don’t forget the SVdP The 5K coordinator and Rosary R/ alumna Sandra Galindo (‘93), her The event starts at 9 a.m. at Rosary Friends of the Poor Walk later this year husband Roman, and their chil- — from “Catholic Household Blessings and High School, 901 N. Edgelawn Dr., and at many parishes. dren, take part in the run/walk. Prayers, USCCB