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November 2012 Vol. 33

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“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth” — Rev. 21:1

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What we did for life

More than 600 people from across the diocese gathered last month to observe Respect Life Sunday with a procession through the streets of Fargo. In front of the state’s only abortion facility in downtown Fargo, they held a prayer service, above, in reparation for the sin of abortion and healing for those affected by an abortion decision. The Walk with Christ for Life was preceded by Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary. At right, Monsignor Joseph Goering, vicar general for diocese and cathedral rector, led the Eucharistic procession and Benediction at the Cathedral. See the story and more photos on page 6.

Photos by Maria Sauvageau

Lumen Christi finalist: Mary Pat Jahner awarded $5,000 for St. Gianna’s Maternity Home

By Roxane B. Salonen

When Mary Pat Jahner, a former school teacher, received a call from the diocese that she’d been nominated a finalist for the 2012 Lumen Christi Award, her first reaction was not unlike a student being called into the principal’s office.

“I thought, ‘Oh no, what did I do wrong?’ ” Jahner said.

Shock came next, followed by humble gratitude.

As always, the limelight-shy Jahner brings it back to others, such as the brave women who find themselves at the doorsteps of St. Gianna’s Maternity Home looking for solace and support, and

others who serve them.

“Yes, my name is attached to the award, but it’s the work of the Gianna home that I feel is being honored,” she said. “We’re a whole team trying to bring God’s love and mercy to his children who need it . . . and I’m blessed to work with these strong, holy, virtuous people.”

Recently, Jµahner traveled to Fargo to receive a $5,000 check to benefit the home in Warsaw she founded in 2003 as a safe haven for pregnant women.

The money will be used to split one of the home’s larger bedrooms into two smaller bedrooms and add several closets that are needed. Catholic Extension presents the award annually to honor an in-

dividual or group working in one of American’s mission dioceses who demonstrates how the power of faith can transform lives and communities.

A group of religious sisters in South Carolina were bestowed the 2012 award,but each finalist also receives recognition and award money to help further and encourage their causes.

According to others with a connection to the home, Jahner undoubtedly deserved a place among the finalists.

Father Joseph Christensen, chaplain and spiritual director of the home, said Jahner’s reluctance to accept recognition Please turn to ST. GIANNA’S on page 7

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Year of Faith indulgences:

Strengthen your faith — build up the Church

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ith the opening of the Year of Faith, let’s take a fresh look at indulgences — opportunities Christ has granted to the Church to pour His grace upon souls thirsting for holiness. Graces offered through indulgences do two things: 1.

Strengthen one’s own faith and hope. 2. Allow one to perform supreme acts of charity towards others, especially the poor souls in purgatory.

In the Diocese of Fargo and for Roman Catholics of the Diocese of Fargo who find themselves outside this diocese for any period of time during the Year of Faith, the diocesan bishop grants a partial indulgence for the following acts of piety, devotion and charity:

1. Visits to St. Mary’s Cathedral and/or any of the eight additional designated churches: St. Ann’s of Belcourt, St. Joseph’s of Devils Lake, St. Mary’s in Grand Forks, St. James Basilica Definition: An indulof Jamestown, Holy gence is the remission Rosary of LaMoure, before God of temporal St. Mary’s in Park River, punishment (unhealthy St. Therese the Little attachment to creatures as Flower of Rugby, Carmel Bishop David Kagan a consequence of sin lastof Mary Monastery of ing even after death, of Wahpeton, and the recitation of the which one must be purified either on earth Apostles’ Creed, the Our Father, and the or in purgatory, CCC, 1472) for sins whose Hail Mary for the intentions of the Holy guilt is already forgiven, which a propFather. erly disposed member of the Christian faithful gains under certain and defined 2. One-half hour periods of Adoration conditions by the assistance of the of the Most Blessed Sacrament exposed Church, which, as minister of redempin any parish church or oratory or tion, dispenses and applies authoritachapel, and the recitation of the tively the treasury of the satisfactions Apostles’ Creed, three Our Fathers, and of Christ and the saints. three Hail Marys for an increase in vocations to the sacred priesthood and to An indulgence is partial (removes part the consecrated life. of the temporal punishment due to sin) or plenary (removes all of the temporal 3. For all Catholics who have celepunishment due to sin) insofar as it parbrated their 14th birthday, to abstain tially or totally frees from the temporal from meat and all foods made from punishment due to sins (Canons 992meat products on each Friday of the 993, Code of Canon Law).

Year of Faith, outside of Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and the Fridays of Lent, and to read one of the four Gospel ac“Then I saw a new heaven counts of the crucifixion and death of the Lord Jesus Christ. and a new earth.”

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Indulgences are like medicine for the soul

By Katie Dubas

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he Father, Son and Holy Spirit created us, love us and desire us to be happy and holy. Jesus is the key to our happiness and indulgences are helps along the path to happiness and holiness.

“The starting point for understanding indulgences is the abundance of God’s mercy revealed in the Cross of Christ” (Blessed John Paul II, 9-29-99 Catechesis on Indulgences). An indulgence is like medicine for the soul.

Sin has both eternal consequences (eternal separation from God in hell) and temporal consequences (wounds that require a process of healing). When we repent of our sins and go to the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, we are forgiven of the eternal consequences.

That said, God’s justice requires that we undergo reparative or temporal punishment after forgiveness to bring about authentic conversion and the full healing of the wounds inflicted by sin. “Precisely for the sake of complete healing, the sinner is called to undertake a journey of conversion towards the fullness of love” (Blessed John Paul II 9-29-99, Catechesis on Indulgences).

Conversion is a lifelong journey — the turning away from sin (repentance) and the intentional decision to follow Christ, the source of forgiveness and redemption. By our acts of reparation we satisfy the debt of “temporal punishment,” detaching ourselves from what is not healthy or holy and we reorder our hearts to be in union with God. If we do not sufficiently make reparation while alive, we die imperfect and undergo purification after death in purgatory. The souls in purgatory need our prayers and offerings of good works to help them complete their process of purification and enter heaven.

In Latin, indulgences means “to forgive, to be lenient, to be tender toward.”

An indulgence is a purification. It is for sins already forgiven and deals with the temporal punishment, rather than eternal punishment.” It is an application of the treasury of merits of Christ, Mary, and the saints. It can be applied to the dead in purgatory, so it is intimately tied with the communion of the saints.

A scriptural example is 2 Macc. 12. In Roman law an indulgence was a grant of a right, privilege, or pardon.

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s explained in the bishop’s column, there are two types of indulgences: partial and plenary. The biggest challenge to receive a plenary indulgence is the requirement to be free from all attachment to sin. Yet, if you can’t fulfill this condition, a partial indulgence will be gained nonetheless. Any indulgence can be applied to souls in purgatory. There are many, many ways to gain indulgences.

The Church desires us to become holy so she has spelled out certain acts of piety, devotion and charity which can make us holy, provided we have the right intentions.

During this Year of Faith, we are invited to try out some of the things listed as indulgences because they are special opportunities to receive grace, to become holy.

There are many other exciting things to know about indulgences. I suggest Edward Peters’ book: “A Modern Guide to Indulgences.”

For more lists of indulgences, go to: www.fargodioce.org/yearoffaith.

Katie Dubas serves as evangelization and catechesis director for the diocese.

Bishop Kagan’s Calendar Nov. 17 — 10:30 a.m.

Mass of Ordination to the permanent diaconate, Neal Schlosser and Thomas Vanorny, Cathedral of St. Mary, Fargo

Nov. 22 and 23

Pastoral Center closed for Thanksgiving

Nov. 27

Administrative meetings, Pastoral Center, Fargo

Dec. 4

Administrative meetings, Pastoral Center, Fargo

Dec. 11

Administrative meetings, Pastoral Center, Fargo

Dec. 24 to Jan. 2

Pastoral Center closed for Christmas

Diocesan policy: Reporting child abuse The Diocese of Fargo is committed to the protection of youth. Please report any incidents or suspected incidents of child abuse, including sexual abuse, to civil authorities. If the situation involves a member of the clergy or a religious order, a seminarian, or an employee of a Catholic school, parish, the diocesan offices or other Catholic entity within the diocese, we ask that you also report the incident or suspected incident to Msgr. Joseph P. Goering at (701) 356-7945 or Larry Bernhardt, victim assistance coordinator, at (701) 356-7965 or VictimAssistance@ fargodiocese.org. For additional information about victim assistance, visit www. fargodiocese.org.

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Prolife = being ‘arrested with the beauty of life’

By Roxane B. Salonen

Carrie Abbott said she was initially drawn to her prolife views by simply having been “arrested with the beauty of life.”

Abbott, a foremost speaker on relationships and human sexuality, spoke at St. Joseph’s in Moorhead, Minn., Nov. 5, for the 2nd annual Putting Life First Symposium. The event, sponsored by FirstChoice Clinic, was begun last year to honor local Catholic wife and mother Roberta Johnson, a prolife activist who died of leukemia in November 2010.

At the start of her talk, “Prolife: What Does It Really Mean?” Abbott shared that when she was newly married, the Lord placed the message on her heart to be open to life. She went on to have five children, and is also now a 50-yearold grandmother of four.

But over time, she said, she wondered why everyone is not so smitten with life. “Just look at what happens when you put a dying bird in front of a child,” she said. “What has to happen to take away that admiration for life?”

Abbott researched the public educational system and discovered the work of John Dewey and William James, who introduced the idea that there’s no such thing as objective truth, creating a social pragmatism that society shapes what is true for a particular culture.

But in Scripture, she said, truth and life merge, and truth embodied — Jesus — leads to life.

The chapter of John alone uses the word “life” 36 times, Abbott noted. And

in Genesis, we discover that the apex of the order of creation is the human person. “Truth is actual, real, realizable, and Jesus himself is all truth,” Abbott said.

But as evidenced in places such as Romans 1:25, we learn that when we worship the creature instead of the creator, we exchange the truth for a lie. “If we don’t worship the creator, everything gets turned upside-down,” she said.

Which is what our current culture exhibits, in Abbott’s opinion. “We think we’re so smart, but we’ve excluded ourselves from the life of God.” So how do we turn it around?

Abbott said she’s found the power of the spoken word to be profound and helpful.

“The Bible tells us . . . through your words, you either bring life or death,” Abbott said. “The right word at the right time is life-giving.”

To attract low-lying fruit, she said, we need to be “life-giving-attracted,” seeking the fruits of the spirit rather than the fruits of the flesh.

“When you love someone, what are you doing? You are offering them a transaction to the transcendent,” Abbott said, noting that the person who clings to the Culture of Death has tasted death.

“Jesus went to those who had tasted death to offer them something different,” she said, adding that being prolife “means being for he who is all life, under all circumstances.”

It is through our joy and exhibiting the light of Christ, she said, that we will draw those away from the Culture of Death toward the Culture of Life.

Photo by Roxane B. Salonen

Carrie Abbott, founder of the Legacy Institute, speaks to a crowd at St. Joseph’s in Moorhead, Minn., about being prolife and what that really means.

DIOCESE OF FARGO

OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS October 2012 Most Rev. David D. Kagan, Apostolic Administrator of Fargo and Bishop of Bismarck has made the following appointments, announcements, and/or decrees.

‘Dash Report’ videos keep us updated on bishop’s thoughts The bishop’s best friend has been helping keep the dioceses of Fargo and Bismarck connected to Bishop Kagan through regular video appearances.

The creation of Matthew Kurtz, manager of multimedia services for the Bismarck Diocese, “The Dash Report” videos are named for the faithful companion of our current apostolic administrator, Bishop David Kagan, who also serves as Bismarck’s bishop.

“Bishop Kagan realizes the need to embrace technology and the power of the Internet, and our hope is that our new communication efforts are practical and helpful as well as informative, educational and inspirational,” Kurtz has said.

Because each diocese is currently looking to Bishop Kagan for leader-

ship, the videos also are serving double time, being posted on both diocesan websites and often on respective diocesan Facebook pages as well.

“Bishop Kagan has committed to filming a report each week,” said Kurtz, who is responsible for recording, producing and publishing each 1to 2-minute segment. “We want people to feel a greater sense of connectivity to their Church and to the shepherd who leads them.”

The Dash Report videos are also published on the Bismarck Diocese’s Youtube.com channel.

Kurtz said communications tools such as online videos aren’t meant for just Catholics in our dioceses, but those from all over the world. “That’s the beauty of the world wide web.”

Reverend Thanaiah Marneni has been assigned as parochial vicar of St. Therese the Little Flower Parish in Rugby and St. Mary’s Parish in Knox. This appointment is effective Oct. 3, 2012, and continues ad nutum episcopi.

Father John Bitterman, a member of the Sulpician order and former rector of Cardinal Muench Seminary, died on Oct. 5. May he rest in peace.

Mass for God’s Children to take place in Valley City Families who have experienced the loss of an unborn child to miscarriage or stillbirth often do not have the opportunity to grieve their loss with their faith community. The Respect Life Office hosts a Mass for God’s Children annually in order to provide a spiritual means of recognizing the dignity of the unborn child who has died, and allow parents and family members the chance to express sorrow in their loss. This year’s Mass for God’s Children will begin at 7 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 28, at St. Catherine’s Church in Valley City.

The Church desires to provide a means for mourning and support through either the funeral rites of the Church, a blessing of a couple after miscarriage, or a naming ceremony.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church assures parents that while a child who died in utero cannot be baptized, their child is in the hands of God. For a listing of helpful resources to support families experiencing an early infant loss, visit www.fargodiocese.org/respectlife. For questions about the Mass for God’s Children, call Rachelle Sauvageau, (701) 356-7910, or email rachelle.sauvageau@ fargodiocese.org.

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A call for adorers:

Chapel to offer peace the world alone cannot give An artist in the Philippines, left, works on details of a stained-glass window that is now part of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Adoration Chapel, below, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fargo.

The chapel will open soon. Meanwhile, more adorers are needed to fill spots to make perpetual adoration possible. Photos taken this past spring, bottom, show various details of the in-progress adoration chapel and one of the Stations of the Cross.

By Roxane B. Salonen

In a quiet, dark room in the Philippines in May 2012, an artist sat hunched over a light table, meticulously fashioning an eyebrow of what would become one of the disciples at the Last Supper in stained-glass-window form.

At the same time in North Dakota, Marilyn Loegering and Cindy Petrich waited half a world away, imagining the blessed day they would be able to adore their Lord near that same window at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo.

Now completed and in place in its new home, the window waits with other inspiring hand-crafted features of the in-progress Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel for its first adorer.

Though the opening date will be announced soon, before that happens, the women want to make sure enough adorers sign up for weekly prayer times so perpetual prayer will be assured.

Once in working order, the chapel will offer those who come to pray a taste of the peace the world alone cannot give.

Both Loegering and Petrich have been involved in the project from the beginning, mostly through prayer and helping maintain a list of regular adorers.

“When Mother Teresa was asked what it would take to convert America and save the world,” Loegering said, “her answer was simply: ‘Prayer.’ ” Recent popes, she added, including Pope Benedict XVI, have been trying to bring adoration back to the fore. “He’s said, ‘Adoration is to enter into profound, heartfelt communion with the Lord, who makes himself bodily present in the Eucharist.’ ” Though St. Mary’s has offered perpetual adoration since April of 2001, up until now, adoration has been confined to the sanctuary whenever Mass isn’t taking place. Soon, adorers will have their own space, separate from but still connected to the church building.

“It’s been in my heart from way, way back, around 2001 when I called Marilyn and said, ‘We’ve got to get adoration going at the cathedral,’ ” Petrich said.

“They had it in Casselton, and I’d gone to it there regularly with my family. I loved it, but just didn’t know how to get it going here.”

After talking with Bishop Samuel Aquila and others, plans were eventually laid out and merged into a larger expansion project of the cathedral. Although the new chapel is part of the cathedral parish, a cathedral embraces the entire diocese, so adorers from any parish wanting to sign up can do so.

Monsignor Joseph Goering, cathedral rector, anticipates the spiritual fruits of the additional adoration hours.

“Each of us is a son or daughter of the Father, called to be in intimate union with Jesus,” he said. “It is exciting to consider that this chapel, exclusively dedicated to adoration, will provide both space and time for more people to deepen their relationship with the Lord.”

“This chapel is really intended for everyone,” Loegering reiterated, noting that parishes that already offer adoration don’t need to stop what they’re doing, but, because the cathedral is the mother church of the diocese, all are welcomed to pray there.

Through the years, she and Petrich have seen many hearts transformed at

Left photo by Rohn & Associates Design, Inc.; other photos by Katie Wise

adoration — including their own.

“This is really a labor of love for Marilyn and me,” Petrich said.

“Through adoration, you’re helping people to love the Lord more.

Everyone should have those rich blessings that God wants for us all.”

Besides, she said, “being in the presence of the Lord just calms you down.”

She remembers several times when she was frustrated with something at home. Instead of getting angry with her family members, Petrich went to adoration to pray and it made all the difference.

“There’s such peacefulness that comes with it,” she said.

Years ago, Loegering said, when her family’s business was struggling, adoration became a part of her daily plea to make ends meet. Unexpected payments began coming in the mail regularly, often right before payroll needed to be met. Even their non-Catholic employees noticed the effects and became accustomed to and encouraging of her daily trek to the chapel.

Once, according to the women, a

man who was planning to commit suicide showed up at the cathedral and found an adorer there. The two began talking and by the time they finished, the troubled man had changed his mind about taking his life.

Loegering and her husband, George, a deacon at the cathedral, also know a couple from adoration whose courtship included spending time in prayer there together, which progressed to an engagement and then marriage. “You have to believe that marriage was given a little extra boost,” she said.

Families can sign up as a unit, she said, and then either come together or “mix it up” with some family members going one week and others going the next. “The family experience is tremendous, and it’s something we’re trying to encourage.”

Currently, about 180 adorers have signed up but as many as 100 more

would be helpful to ensure someone remains always with the Eucharist in the monstrance; that the Lord is never left alone.

The hours from midnight to 6 a.m. are the hardest to fill, Loegering said, with 9 a.m. to noon also difficult. “But when you have Adoration 24-7, there’s an hour for everyone.”

Those willing to commit to a weekly hour of adoration at the new chapel can call Cindy, head coordinator, at (701) 232-5985, or Marilyn, co-coordinator, at (701) 347-4031, home, or (701) 2615051, cell.

Details of a public dedication of the new chapel will be published in a forthcoming issue of New Earth.

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NDSU Newman Center group hosts annual Rosary Walk

Seminarian recounts vocation journey along with an affinity for his home parish in Harvey

By Rylee Nelson

By Robert Keller

The St. Paul Newman Center chapter of the Catholic Daughters of America hosted its annual Rosary Walk on the North Dakota State University campus Oct. 7.

The event took place on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and included a Mass, meal and guest speaker, along with a procession onto the NDSU campus that included Jesus in the Holy Eucharist and an image of Mary.

During the Eucharistic walk, members of the Knights of Columbus, along with Father James Cheney and priests from around the diocese, led participants in prayer across the south end of campus.

More than 100 participants bore witness to Christ by praying the Rosary and in consecrating the campus to the Mother of God during homecoming weekend.

Focus on Fatima A lasagna meal followed the walk, along with a talk by Father Peter Anderl, diocesan spiritual adviser for the World Apostolate of Fatima, on the importance of the appearances by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima. Participants also watched a video about Fatima.

The biggest event of the year for the Catholic Daughters, the walk relies on a partnership with the Newman Center and the Knights of Columbus to make the evening possible.

The walk was begun by Lisa (Duppong) Gray in 2004 to commemorate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in December. However, after concerns of the weather conditions being too cold and dark, last year the event was moved to the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary in early October. The celebration continues to be an opportunity to honor

Presentation Sisters gather in Canada to promote justice and eradicate poverty Eighty worldwide delegates of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary attended an International Presentation Association (IPA) gathering in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, in September to focus on ways to establish partnerships for promotion of justice and eradication of poverty.

The three Fargo representatives included Sister Maris Stella Korb, Sister Mary Margaret Mooney and Kathy Hogan, associate.

Carol Zinn, SSJ, provided a beginning point for discussion with her presentations on evolving consciousness and reflection on poverty as the most severe human problem and the greatest threat to the environment.

The work done by the Presentation non-government organization (NGO) at the United Nations — particularly in the area of bringing grassroots voices to the work of that body — was highlighted by IPA-NGO Director Fatima Rodrigo, PBVM, who reminded the delegates, “Things move slowly but they do move.”

Commitments to be met prior to the next assembly (2017 in Australia) include continuing to ensure space for contemplation in our lives, “widening the tent” through strategic partnerships with people and groups with similar values, and sharing resources.

Our Lady on the NDSU campus.

Previous presentations at the event on a variety of Marian topics have included talks by Bishop Samuel Aquila and Monsignor Gregory Schlesselmann.

According to Catholic Daughters regent, Katie Eskro, the event provides an opportunity to show the group in action and an opportunity for people on campus to see that there are Catholics witnessing their faith. “We are sharing the pinnacle of our faith. . . . This is something that not everyone has,” she said.

Visible sign Father Cheney, Newman Center director, said the event has been a success in years past and has provided an opportunity for Catholics to make their presence visible on the NDSU campus.

“It is the privilege of our faith to have Mass and bring Jesus with an image of Our Lady to consecrate the campus to the honor of our Queen...for her prayers of intercession and for the deeper conversion of the minds and hearts of the students,” Father Cheney said. “This is the pinnacle of what the whole prayer is about. . . . It also offers catechesis and formation on the Mother of God.” NDSU Newman Center’s ministerial programs rank among the top in the nation and include over 70 Bible studies offered every week on the campus to help form the future leaders of the Church.

For more information concerning events and news for the NDSU Newman Center, visit www.bisoncatholic.org Rylee Nelson is a student at North Dakota State University, Fargo.

Greetings! I’m one of three seminarians from St. Cecilia’s parish in Harvey studying for the Diocese of Fargo at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary. I am in the first year of four studying theology, not far from my hometown brothers Jered Grossman and Paul Kuhn.

Denver seemed a little crowded at first, and being in Colorado has meant that I don’t get home much. However, whenever loneliness appears, it is a great blessing to know that Jered and Paul are nearby.

St. Cecilia’s has become a wonderful home for me and has played a huge role in my discernment process.

Father Michael Hickin, my pastor my senior year of high school, encouraged me to begin attending adoration every week. As the time I spent in front of the Eucharist increased, I began to feel this tug on my heart that God may be calling me to be a priest.

Father Duchschere, the vocation director at the time, Robert Keller called me up after I had been thinking about it for some time. Father Michael had given him my name and after a series of providential meetings and interventions by God, I began my studies at Cardinal Muench in Fargo.

Being a part of a parish community like St. Cecilia’s is a wonderful gift. Whenever I go home I know that I need to take some extra time before and after Mass because many of the people want to say hello and catch up a little bit. It is an amazing church with many gifts, especially the large amount of time of adoration available.

And it is truly my home.

Billings Ovulation Method (BOMA) of NFP training set for Bismarck Training to become a certified instructor in the Billings Method of Natural Family Planning (NFP) will take place Jan. 18 to 21 in Bismarck.

Those becoming a certified Billings Method teacher will join teachers in over 100 countries around the world in teaching the simplest yet scientifically researched method of NFP available, as well as contributing to the NFP ministry of the Diocese of Fargo to share this wonderful teaching.

Any users of the Billings method are encouraged to consider attending this training, but candidates need not be current users of the method to apply. Women are able to teach as an individual or a couple.

For more information, including an application packet, contact Rachelle Sauvageau, (701) 356-7910, or email rachelle.sauvageau@fargodiocese.org.

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Walk with Christ for Life merges with Respect Life Sunday for prayerful procession

By Rachelle Sauvageau

Faithful from across the diocese gathered last month to observe Respect Life Sunday with a procession to the state’s only abortion facility in downtown Fargo.

The walk took place on Oct. 7, Respect Life Sunday, and was preceded by Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary. The USCCB Pro-Life Secretariat recognizes the first Sunday in October as Respect Life Sunday, the opportunity to promote the culture of life.

The late-Bishop James Sullivan instituted the Walk with Christ for Life in 1993. This year’s walk drew more than 600 people and was lead by Monsignor Joseph Goering, vicar general for diocese and rector of St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Each year the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard has served the Walk with Christ for Life. Their presence at Mass and during the procession to the state’s only abortion facility provides a sense of reverence to the Eucharistic procession as Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament is taken through the streets of Fargo.

Participants recited the rosary as they made their way to the abortion facility. Once there, they joined in a prayer service offered in reparation for the sin of abortion and healing for those affected by an abortion decision.

The walk concluded with Benediction at the Cathedral followed by a meal sponsored by the Cardinal Muench Council Knights of Columbus.

Photos by Maria Sauvageau

Above, the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard provides a reverent presence at the Eucharistic procession in this year’s Walk with Christ for Life, which started off from the Cathedral of St. Mary, Fargo.

Right, participants pause at the state’s only abortion facility to prayerfully reflect on lives lost there.

At far right, several participants hoist and carry a statue of the Blessed Virgin through the streets of Fargo as part of the procession.

Rachelle Sauvageau serves as director of the Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Fargo.

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St. Gianna’s founder deserves recognition, say those she serves Continued from page 1

Miracles and joy

Jahner said her greatest sense of fulexemplifies the goodness of her heart. fillment comes from working with the “She’s not doing it for show but for the mothers who choose life for their chillove of God and neighbor and ‘the least dren and have become her heroes. “It’s of my brother,’ for Christ,” he said. a beautiful experience to walk with these Jahner, he added, “gives of herself in women through these struggles and to every direction of her humanity,” taking feel joy with them,” she said. “Hopefully on the stranger and the unknown, the anyone who comes here for even a short afraid and the weak. “She takes them amount of time feels the love of God.” on and she mothers them, pouring herIn August, the home will celebrate the self out completely for them.”

10th anniversary of its grand opening.

Colleen Samson, president of the It will be a poignant event to those rehome’s board and someone who has flecting back on the “crazy, blind faith” been part of St. Gianna’s from the beJahner said started the home, turning a ginning, said Jahner serves not only as dilapidated building with a host of an exemplary role model for the women safety concerns and children at the into a beautiful, home, but for past clients as well, teachMary Pat has taken so welcoming abode for those in need ing and nurturing many people under her of Christ’s love them all in a gentle and light. yet firm way.

“It’s quite magnif- wing, accepted them for “We’ve seen so icent how she’s sacwho they are and many miracles rificially laid down along the way her life for women helped make them showing us that and men, and in this God provides,” better people and case, children, too, she said, noting just as St. Gianna that over 70 bamothers. laid down her life for bies have come Kate Farnsworth her child,” Samson into the world said. with the help of Kate Farnsworth, St. Gianna’s — the Argyle, Minn., came to St. Gianna’s at oldest of whom just turned eight and age 19 from another state after leaving bears the name Gianna. a difficult relationship and learning she “Many residents have come back to was pregnant. Following the birth of her visit. We’ve also had baptisms of babies son, Dominic, she continued to receive and mothers and confirmations,” Jahsupport from St. Gianna’s, allowing her ner said. “There are plenty of tears and to earn a college degree. hardships here. The women often come “I would be lost without that home,” here with heavy hearts. But there’s a lot Farnsworth said. “Mary Pat has taken of joy, too.” so many people under her wing, accepted them for who they are and Witnessing the births of babies who helped make them better people and wouldn’t exist if not for the home mothers.” makes any of the trials experienced Since most of her family lives in along the way worth it to Jahner.

Wyoming, the people at St. Gianna’s “A lot of mothers who come here have become like family, she said. have had abortions scheduled,” she said, adding that “it’s beautiful” knowing that On prolife’s front line because of the love exhibited at St. GiAshley Morgan, Fargo, worked as a anna’s, those children have been given house mother for the home for a year life. and a half before marrying and having two children of her own. Though the work wasn’t easy, she said, she wouldn’t trade her time at St. Gianna’s for anything.

“You’re at the front line of the prolife movement trying to convince people that life is worth it, that you can have this baby and there are better options (than abortion),” she said. “You’re facing the world head on.”

What Jahner brings to that challenging environment, she said, is a great knowledge of the Church as well as a joyful attitude about the gift of life and the dignity of each person.

Morgan said that when she learned she was pregnant with her own children, Jahner was the first person she called. “She gives hope to anyone at the home, and she’s also very wise,” she said. “Often when there’s a problem, you think in your head, ‘I’ll ask Mary Pat. She’ll have something to say about this.’ ” Rebecca Barclay, Fargo, another former house mother, said Jahner has been the light of Christ to her, showing her how Christians should act toward others. “It is this love — God’s love — that will bring about conversion in our world, especially those who are in the depths of hardship and difficulty,” she said.

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Photo by Steve Schons

Mary Pat Jahner, middle, displays her $5,000 award for having been a finalist of the 2012 Lumen Christi Award. Catholic Extension presents the award annually to honor an individual or group working in one of American’s mission dioceses who demonstrates how the power of faith can transform lives and communities. With Jahner are, left to right, Mandy, a current resident of St. Gianna’s Maternity home; Jessica Wasko, house mother; and Joseph, one of “Gianna’s babies.”

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Photo courtesy of St. Gianna’s Maternity Home

During one of his visits to St. Gianna’s several years ago, Bishop Aquila, a strong supporter of the home, visits with one of the home’s newest babies and St. Gianna’s founder, Mary Pat Jahner. Jahner said her greatest sense of fulfillment comes from working with the mothers who choose life for their children and have become her heroes. “It’s a beautiful experience to walk with these women through these struggles and to feel joy with them,” she said. “Hopefully anyone who comes here for even a short amount of time feels the love of God.”

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Women tell how they found freedom in church teaching

By Michelle Bauman

relate to the stories and struggles it contains.

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A new book written by Catholic women describes personal journeys of discovering that although church teaching on important issues can be difficult and countercultural, it offers truth, peace and ultimate freedom.

“I’d really like to show the public that there is freedom in the content of what it is we stand for in the first place,” said George Mason law professor Helen Alvaré, who is the editor and a co-author of “Breaking Through: Catholic Women Speak for Themselves.”

Alvaré joined three of her fellow coauthors for a book launch last month at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., where she explained that the “the point of the book was to get and keep a dialogue going.”

She said that “Breaking Through” was part of a discussion that started when federal government officials suggested that Catholic teaching was “inhospitable to women’s freedom.”

As the federal contraception mandate sparked discussion over religious freedom and Church teaching on sexuality, Alvaré saw a need for something more than legal action to protect the religious freedom of institutions and individuals.

She wanted to give Catholic women a voice and show the public that there is “real freedom” in the Catholic Church’s natural law approach to human sexuality.

“Breaking Through” offered the opportunity to do that. The book recounts the

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George Mason law professor Helen Alvaré, who is the editor and a co-author of “Breaking Through: Catholic Women Speak for Themselves,” said she wanted to give Catholic women a voice and show the public that there is “real freedom” in the Catholic Church’s natural law approach to human sexuality.

personal stories of nine Catholic women grappling with the demands of their faith and ultimately finding freedom in embracing the Church’s teachings.

Since it touches on a range of topics including contraception, materialism and community, Alvaré hopes the book will be a “service” to other women who can

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ary Hallan-FioRito, executive assistant to Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, spoke at the book launch from her experience of 25 years working for the Catholic Church, in areas including inner city schools, pro-life efforts, the chancellor’s office, and now the cardinal’s office.

Hallan-FioRito said that she finds it “particularly troubling” in the current political discussion that “so much of what the Church does for women is either belittled or is ignored altogether.”

The Church opened many roles of “authority and influence” to women long before they were open to women in secular society, such as presidents of hospitals and universities, she said. And in many countries, the Church is still “the single largest educator of women.”

In her professional life, she added, “the Church understands my vocation as a mother is as important as my vocation as a Church worker.”

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im Daniels, a religious liberty attorney and the director of Catholic Voices USA, emphasized the importance of rebuilding “a rich and rooted everyday culture.”

While court cases and legislation are important, she said, there is an ultimate need “to rebuild an idea of culture as a set of shared habits and understandings and affections, rooted in a particular

place, giving a particular shape to family, to friendship and to daily living.”

“I’m not going to say that every woman should be out tending home and hearth and forsaking the professional world,” Daniels said.

However, she observed, much of the important work of building up the culture is done through the families, parishes and friendships, and these are all important ways in which women can contribute to the betterment of society.

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r. Marie Anderson, medical director of the Tepeyac Family Center in Fairfax, Va., explained that there is a need to break through “the culture’s definition of freedom” as the license to do whatever one wants.

In her practice, Anderson saw the “unintended consequences” of a contraceptive mindset that “takes sexual activity as a given, both in and out of marriage.”

In addition to infertility and sexually transmitted diseases, she saw broken relationships and broken hearts.

“I realized that women were helping to break their own hearts, and that was probably the hardest thing,” she said.

This realization that contraception was not fulfilling women changed Anderson’s life, and she re-embraced the Catholic faith from which she had fallen away. In doing so, she became free and found peace. While the culture thinks that the Catholic Church is outdated, she said, “the Church got it right from the beginning.”

New book examines cultural climate plus today’s potential moments of conversion

By Rebecca Barclay

Sherry A. Weddell’s “Forming Intentional Disciples” is a timely read for today’s Catholic. Weddell’s main thesis is that even among practicing Catholics another person’s relationship with Christ cannot be assumed. This is why we may have full pews but not the fiery love of God in our hearts.

In chapter one Weddell writes, “The majority of Catholics in the United States are sacramentalized but not evangelized. They do not know that an explicit, personal attachment to Christ — personal discipleship — is normative Catholicism” (p. 46). Therefore, a need exists to form intentional disciples.

After a chapter chock full of statistics about religious practice in the United States, Weddell poses the question that fuels the rest of the book: How can Catholics reach out to others and share the love of God when many Catholics themselves need to foster their personal relationships with God? Her book examines the cultural climate we find ourselves in right now and the key moments of conversion provided in our everyday living.

According to Weddell, intentional disciples are those who have heard the Gospel message and renewed their baptismal promises, and now consciously choose Christ as their personal Lord and Savior, committing themselves actively in the life of their Church.

I think we all can understand the type of people Weddell writes about — those whose love for God and their faith is not separate from sharing that with each person they meet, whether it is someone in a faith formation class or the person next in line at the grocery store.

At the forefront of the normative Catholicism that Weddell describes is the question, “What is God calling me to?” This question captures the essence of intentional discipleship.

Regardless of whether you work directly in ministry, Weddell has an amazing capacity to make the reader beg the questions: ■ How do I need to change in order to become an intentional disciple?

■ How am I living out my baptismal calling?

■ What is God calling me to?

■ How can I share my faith more with those I meet?

These questions should not only be at the forefront of those in positions of catechetical leadership, but at the forefront of the hearts of all those who are seeking to know, love, and serve God. This book is an excellent tool for all who desire more out of parish life and their relationship with Christ.

Rebecca grew up on a farm in rural North Dakota and studied theology at Ave Maria University in Florida. Formerly a religious education director, she now serves as an administrative assistant at St. Mary's Cathedral in Fargo

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St. Kateri and other new saints, are our ‘superstars,’ priest says Along with Native Americans, diocese’s canonization entourage includes clergy

By Roxane B. Salonen

Though acknowledging he wasn’t the most deserving to attend the recent canonization of Kateri Tekakwitha, Father Brian Moen was nevertheless among those from the Fargo Diocese who watched St. Kateri and six others being raised to sainthood in Rome Oct. 21.

Thousands from around the world gathered in St. Peter’s Square to celebrate the newest of the Church’s seven canonized saints, including St. Kateri, who has been in the steadfast prayers of many in our area for the last half-century.

Prior to the trip, Father Moen expressed his excitement at joining the small diocesan entourage that included Father John Cavanaugh, who has been instrumental in keeping Kateri in the minds of the faithful here for many years, and was ordained a deacon at the 1989 Kateri Tekakwitha conference in Fargo.

“I was his associate priest for two years at the cathedral,” Father Moen said just prior to the trip, “so I’m excited to spend this time rejoicing with him and other Native Americans of this country as we see one of their own sisters elevated to the altars of God as a saint.”

It’s one thing to anticipate an event, another to experience it. Father Moen said he was especially struck by the Can-

onization Rite just before the Mass in St. Peter’s colonnade, where he stood with about 80,000 other pilgrims hearing the series of petitions being presented to the Holy Father on behalf of the seven honored holy women and men.

“Living in Indian Country, St. Kateri is a great example for us, but to see her name enrolled among the saints of the Church, it extends her example and influence to the church universal,” he said. “That she might be imitated and called upon by the whole Church was the most moving part for me.”

Though we all know men and women who have been great examples of holiness, he added, canonized saints stand out because of the “heroic virtue” they displayed during their Christian lives.

“They’re like the superstars of the Christian faith and they are our friends,” he said. “I was privileged to witness that.”

He also appreciated being part of a dinner reception after the Mass at which nearly 800 pilgrims with the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions gathered near the papal summer residence to celebrate, with music provided by a professional Native flutist.

“It was beautiful to see the many Native people from the U.S., all from different tribes, including some in their dance regalia, the beaded, decorative clothing that is an expression of their culture,” he said. “And it was wonderful to hear the great rejoicing among them.”

After the Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Peter’s Basilica for the new St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Native Americans and some of the clergy who minister on reservations celebrated in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Above, left to right, are Deacon Harold Condon of South Dakota, Father Brian Moen of St. Michael’s near Devils Lake, Deacon Francis Davis and David Brien (both from St. Ann’s in Belcourt). Below, left to right, are Father Edward Sherman, a former pastor of St. Michael’s, now retired; Father John Cavanaugh; Father Charles Leute, a Dominican priest who has served 25 years at Seven Dolors Parish; and Father Moen. In both photos Father Moen wears a beaded pendant, which he explained, was a gift given at the one-year memorial of a young man who had died in our community. The beaded medallion with the four sacred colors of the Dakota culture/people represent four directions; in the middle is a cross made from porcupine quills. “I wore it to represent the community that I come from,” Father Moen noted.

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U.S. bishops take action: ■ Agree on need for better preaching ■ Encourage use of Sacrament of Penance ■ Decline statement on economic issues

By Catholic News Service

During their annual fall general assembly in Baltimore Nov. 12-15, the U.S. bishops voted down a document on the troubled U.S. economy, passed documents on penance and better preaching, approved a reorganization of their communications department and endorsed the sainthood cause of Dorothy Day. Although the bishops discussed the economy, their document “The Hope of the Gospel in Difficult Times: A Pastoral Message on Work, Poverty and the Economy” did not gain the two-thirds vote required for passage Nov. 13.

Some bishops criticized the document after it was introduced Nov. 12 for being too long to be practical and for failing to include a variety of points and historical references.

On the assembly’s second day, the bishops approved their first new document in 30 years on preaching. The document, “Preaching the Mystery of Faith: The Sunday Homily,” encourages preachers to connect the Sunday homily with people’s daily lives.

The document was prepared by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, chaired by Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis, with subsequent review and comment by eight other USCCB committees.

Hunger for improvement In the preparation process, feedback also was received from the faithful.

At a press conference, Archbishop Carlson said that, in addition to review by other USCCB committees, there were times he went to “the back of the church” to hear what congregants said about the preaching they had just heard at Mass.

Further, when a Catholic News Service story was published about the writing of “Preaching the Mystery of Faith,” “we got a lot of comments in the mail” from readers of the article, he said.

When he introduced the document Nov.12, Archbishop Carlson said preaching must be done “more effectively in the context of the new evangelization. . . . Our people hunger for better preaching, preaching that would help them rediscover their faith.”

Homilists, the document said, need to realize they are “addressing a congregation that is more culturally diverse than previously, one that is profoundly affected by the surrounding secular context and, in many instances, inadequately catechized.”

Boost for reconciliation The bishops also overwhelmingly approved — in a 236-1 vote — an exhortation encouraging Catholics to take advantage of the sacrament of penance, or reconciliation.

The text was prepared by the bishops’ Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis, chaired by Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay, Wis. The exhortation, to be made available in pamphlet form, will aim to ease the fears of Catholics who have not gone to confession for some time.

It will be made public in time to allow for dioceses to prepare for Lent 2013.

The bishops approved a reorganization of their communications department that would include hiring a director of public affairs who would work to unify messages on the activities and stances of the USCCB — not individual dioceses or bishops — and better carry out church campaigns related to new evangelization, according to New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, USCCB president.

The U.S. bishops, on a voice vote, endorsed the sainthood cause of Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement, who was famously quoted as saying, “Don’t call me a saint. I don’t want to be dismissed so easily.”

Cardinal Dolan is promoting the cause of Day, whose Catholic Worker ministry was based in New York City.

The cause was first undertaken by one of Cardinal Dolan’s predecessors in New York, Cardinal John O’Connor.

Cardinal Dolan and other bishops, including some who had met Day, called her sainthood cause an opportune moment in the life of the U.S. church.

Challenges identified The bishops were initially scheduled to consider a document titled “Contemporary Challenges and Opportunities for the Exercise of the Teaching Ministry of the Diocesan Bishop,” developed by the Committee on Doctrine. The document urged bishops to take advantage of new technologies — social media, blogging and cell phone technology — to respond and explain church teaching when it is portrayed inaccurately, particularly by theologians.

Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, committee chairman, decided to withdraw the document in favor of a more comprehensive statement in line with the bishops’ new communication plan and the ongoing work throughout the USCCB related to the new evangelization. The bishops Nov. 12 agreed in a voice vote to the appointment of a working group — made up of the committee chairmen for doctrine, evangelization and catechesis, and canonical affairs and church governance — to draft the document.

The bishops voted for a strategic plan that will guide the USCCB’s work for the next four years, a “road map” to shape conference programs and activities to strengthen the faith of Catholics and help them actively live out their faith.

During the first year, the focus will be on faith and activities closely tied to the Year of Faith. In 2014 and 2015, initiatives will strengthen parish life and worship. The final year calls for Catholics to be witnesses to the wider world.

The bishops also approved a 2013 budget of $220.4 million and agreed to add a national collection for the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services.

The budget for 2013 represents a 1.3 percent increase from 2012.

The new collection for the military archdiocese would begin in 2013. Under the plan, it would be taken voluntarily in parishes every three years. Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of WheelingCharleston, W.Va., USCCB treasurer, said the 2013 budget includes a surplus totaling more than $749,000.

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Left to right: Sister Rebecca Metzger, Monsignor Wendelyn Vetter, Father Ed Sherman, Sister Elaine Marie Roggenbuck and Sister Christina M. Neumann prepare to celebrate 60 years of existence for St. Anne’s Guest Home.

St. Anne’s celebrates 60 years of caring St. Anne’s Guest Home in Grand Forks celebrated 60 years of loving care Oct. 28 through Nov. 4.

The week of commemoration included days of prayer for specific people and groups associated with St. Anne’s, themed dress-up days, an evening dance and a noon Mass and reception at the conclusion.

Family and friends were invited to join in the celebration marking the 60th anniversary of St. Anne’s. Monsignor Wendelyn Vetter celebrated the special Mass of thanksgiving which followed with a reception and music by the North Valley Accordion Club.

St. Anne’s is managed by the Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen, Hankinson N.D. Province. They have been providing services to the elderly and vulnerable since 1945, at which time a 20-bed home was opened in Fargo.

By 1952, it had become evident that larger facilities were needed. So at the request of Bishop Dworschak, the sisters moved to Grand Forks, converting the

old St. Michael’s Hospital into a home accommodating over 100 residents.

In 1978, the Sisters were informed by the state fire marshal that the old hospital could no longer comply with state fire codes and would have to close its doors. Plans for a new facility were made with the help of concerned Grand Forks citizens, and in 1981 the home moved to its current location.

St. Anne’s now has two facilities for the care of the elderly and vulnerable, including 54 units for basic care in the south wing and 30 low-rent efficiency apartments in the north wing.

Throughout these years, the Sisters of St. Francis have constantly striven to create an environment of living and sharing the Gospel message. The Sisters have provided those services to the elderly and vulnerable to meet their physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs.

St. Anne’s primary objective is to promote the self-worth, personal dignity, security, happiness, and healthful longevity of each elderly or disabled person.

These news items, compiled by Dorothy Duchschere, were found in issues of the Diocese of Fargo newspaper, New Earth, and its predecessor, Catholic Action News.

parish celebrates its centennial in 2017, little work will be required to update the parish history after the extensive research that today’s parishioners have done. Parishioners worked diligently in other ways too, such as fixing up their church and reducing the parish debt by half. They celebrated often during the anniversary year, which culminated with a Mass, banquet and dance on Nov. 4. Father Wendelyn Vetter, vicar general for the diocese, is the present pastor.

November 50 years ago — 1962 The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine School of Religion in St. Anthony’s parish, Fargo, is one of the first of such plans in the Diocese of Fargo to be fully planned and executed. A faculty of 45 teachers, with an assisting staff of nearly 25 other laymen and women, conduct religion classes on Saturday mornings for 340 public school children. With the opening of the current school year, Monsignor Frank Nestor discontinued the first three grades at St. Anthony’s school because of the shortage of teaching Sisters. He asked Father Raymond Scheller, diocesan superintendent of schools and CCD director, to establish a parent-centered school of religion.

20 years ago — 1992 A parish history book published in honor of St. Anthony of Padua parish’s 75th jubilee paves the way into the next century for the Fargo parish. When the

10 years ago — 2002 A pilgrimage to the Italian home of blessed Gianna, patroness of Blessed Gianna’s Maternity Home in Warsaw, has strengthened the resolve of those working to bring the home to life, furthering the prolife mission of the Fargo Diocese.

After attending meetings at the Vatican, Bishop Aquila traveled to Magenta, Italy to visit blessed Gianna’s 91 year-old husband, Pietro Molla, and their daughter Gianna Emanuela Molla, who was named for her mother. Blessed Gianna had declined a medical procedure during pregnancy, sacrificing her own life for the sake of her child. Joining Bishop Aquila were Father Damian Hils, pastor of St. Stanislaus in Warsaw, Mary Pat Jahner and Colleen Samson.

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Blessings

Multiplied Diocesan Financial Report 2012

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

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s your apostolic administrator it is my privilege to carry out the work of Jesus Christ in the Diocese of Fargo.

Your generous response last year is evident in the works that have been accomplished. While I was not here at that time, I know that Archbishop Aquila was proud of your heartwarming and inspiring response to appeals, whether the annual God’s Gift Appeal or the needs of the less fortunate and/or those dealing with natural disasters.

What follows on these pages is the annual accountability report covering the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. The Diocesan Finance Council, represented by 10 lay persons from throughout the diocese and four diocesan representatives, assists in the task of overseeing the diocesan finances. I am deeply grateful to you for your generous and consistent financial support! I pray that God will bless you for your financial assistance, prayers and acts of service.

The condensed summary of our reports, found in this issue, is intended to give you a quick view of the normal operations of the diocese and its ministries, as well as the contributions which our diocese makes to the international and national work of the Church. This report sums up over 60 pages of audit reports on our three diocesan entities: the Diocese of Fargo, the Deposit & Loan Fund, and the Catholic Development Foundation. Located on other pages of this paper you will find more information on the Catholic Development Foundation and the good it is doing. Complete

audited financial reports are available to the faithful of the diocese on our website under the Finance Office link or you may visit the Diocesan Finance Office to review them.

Your stewardship support of the Diocese of Fargo provides for basic and vital ministries that are woven into and are part of the fabric of our parishes. We must be committed to stewardship as a way of life, so that the blessings bestowed upon us by God can multiply as we dedicate a portion toward helping others grow in their knowledge of the Catholic faith.

Educating our seminarians, your future priests, continues to be one of our greatest concerns, as is youth and young adult formation, and marriage preparation. So many of the ministries are dictated by who we are as Catholics or what we need to do to fulfill the mandate of the new evangelization.

Thank you for answering His call to action.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend David D. Kagan Apostolic Administrator of Fargo

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Diocese of Fargo statement of operating income and expenses for year ending June 30, 2012

Operating Income

Revenues: God’s Gift Appeal Income Programming Donations/Contributions Endowment Fund Earnings Grants

$2,685,453 $1,369,960 $200,000 $402,084

58% 29% 4% 9%

TOTAL INCOME

$4,657,497

100%

Operating Expenses

Expenditures: Faith Education Sick and Elderly Priests Development and Stewardship Vocations Family Life Chancery Functions

$1,263,563 $267,694 $238,073 $779,826 $721,898 $1,334,341

27% 6% 5% 17% 16% 29%

TOTAL EXPENSES

$4,605,395

100%

Complete audited financial statements are available for review on our website under the finance office link www.fargodiocese.org/finance or by contacting the finance office (701) 356-7930 for an appointment.

Other financial funds and related information Endowment fund There are currently 399 scholarship fund accounts for a total of $8,581,351. The Endowment Fund consists of restricted contributions, of which only the income thereon can be used, and only for the purpose stated.

All income on scholarships is restricted for the use of funding for support of candidates to the priesthood completing required minor and major seminary education, and to supplement continued education of clergy currently serving the diocese. Without this endowment assistance, all of these expenses would need to be paid from God’s Gift and other programming sources of income.

Contributions to the Endowment/Scholarship Fund are received on a continual basis, and provide the additional funds needed beyond the God’s Gift Appeal, for funding seminarian education. Contributions are above and beyond any diocesan appeals, and contribute greatly to the resources needed to educate the priestly candidates, for which the individual costs are high.

Custodial fund The Custodial Fund is used for monies that are from national collections taken up in the parishes, and the Diocesan Insurance Program. When national collections (i.e. Black & Indian Mission, Peter's Pence/Holy Father, Good Friday/Holy Land, Religious Retirement) are taken, the monies from each parish are sent to the diocese. Once all the monies from all parishes are received, a single check is sent on behalf of the people of the diocese to the intended national office or agency.

During this past year, the following collections were forwarded to national offices: Black & Indian Missions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,127 World Mission/Propagation of the Faith . . . . . . . . . $44,432 Peter's Pence/Holy Father . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,945 Good Friday/Holy Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,604 Religious Retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,629 Catholic Home Missions Appeal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,513 Catholic Relief Services for Haiti Earthquake. . . . . $ 1,251

Catholic Relief for Operation Rice Bowl . . . . . . . . . $11,906 Catholic Relief Services for Japan Earthquake . . . $ 381 Catholic Relief Services for African Drought . . . . . $49,050 USCCB for Tornado Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,132 Others (e.g., Aid to Eastern Europe) . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,125

The Diocese of Fargo received $90,000 from the Black & Indian Mission Office this year for direct aid to Native American and black parish communities in the diocese. The Retirement Fund for religious provided grants to the Presentation Sisters of Fargo for $19,764.

All parishes participate in the diocesan insurance program through Catholic Mutual. Catholic Mutual sends bills to the parishes based on a $1,000 deductible.

The parishes make payments to the diocese for these insurance premiums. Catholic Mutual bills the diocese based on a $25,000 deductible, and the diocese makes payments to Catholic Mutual. The premium difference or spread between the $1,000 and $25,000 deductibles is retained in the Insurance Reserve, and is used to pay insurance claims between the $1,000 and $25,000 level.

Catholic Church Deposit & Loan Fund of Eastern North Dakota The Catholic Church Deposit & Loan Fund of Eastern North Dakota is a separate corporate entity that exists so that Catholic churches and institutions may make deposits to and borrow from it in an effort to reduce the cost of funds to "sister" organizations. The Deposit & Loan Fund was established during the Depression in 1937 by Cardinal Aloysius Muench after having numerous financial institutions shut their doors in his face when requesting loans for the building of churches within the Fargo Diocese. As a cooperative group, the investors and debtors of the Deposit & Loan Fund have withstood many adversities.

The money deposited with the Deposit & Loan Fund belongs to the individual churches and institutions that have deposited the money, and is available for their use. As of July 1, 2012, the rate paid for deposits is 2.25 percent, and the rate charged on loans is 3 percent. These rates are based on the Prime Rate, and are

adjusted quarterly. The deposit rate is Prime minus 2 percent, and the loan rate is Prime minus 1 percent as of the adjustment date.

There are 12 loans outstanding for $4,765,228, and over 450 deposit accounts from individuals, parishes and institutions of $34,870,111.

Catholic Development Foundation The Catholic Development Foundation was established in 1985 as a separate entity that exists as an “umbrella foundation” for Catholic churches and institutions. The Foundation serves as a vehicle for Catholic entities to accumulate endowments, perpetual care funds, and the like through bequests and deferred gift planning. Gift planning tools such as charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder uni-trusts, charitable lead annuity trusts and other deferred gift plans utilize the Foundation as a means of providing for the Church after our earthly existence.

At June 30, 2012 there were: Endowments for parishes and agencies. . . . . $15,208,980 Perpetual care cemetery funds . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,228,525 Endowments for Catholic schools . . . . . . . . . . $ 5,777,114 Annuities/uni-trusts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,539,248 Donor-advised fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,500,109

The Catholic Development Foundation provides a permanent way for donors to make a positive impact for years to come on the well-being of the Catholic Church and people served through its many ministries.

As an umbrella foundation for the Catholic entities in the Fargo Diocese, the Catholic Development Foundation seeks to support financially the spiritual, educational, and social well-being of our Catholic Faith community and to help donors achieve their charitable and financial goals through a legacy gift.

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Catholic Development Foundation

Serving the Faithful of the Diocese of Fargo 5201 Bishops Blvd., Suite A Fargo, ND 58104-7605 (701) 356-7926 www.cdfnd.org

A message from Steve Schons, stewardship and development director Dear Friends in Christ,

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hrough the efforts of Bishop James Sullivan and 15 Catholic individuals from throughout the diocese, the Catholic Development Foundation (CDF) was formed in 1985 to promote, expand and strengthen the charitable outreach of the Roman Catholic Church throughout the Diocese of Fargo.

Since then, the CDF has produced bountiful benefits for many parishes and diocesan programs. In the last five years, distributions from the CDF for these beneficiary programs have totaled $3,062,188.

On the next page, you will see a list of endowments currently established for various Catholic ministries and parishes. I encourage you review this list to see which ones have been created in your community and/or are of particular importance to you. All diocesan parishes have an endowment established in the CDF. If a parish is not listed it simply means its endowment has yet to be funded by a donation.

God has planted within each of us a desire to both give and receive.

The CDF’s ability to receive gifts and help donors offer gifts for others rewards both donors and those assisted as a result of the gifts. In addition, donors have the satisfaction of knowing their gift is a long-term investment for current and future Catholics.

I encourage you to become a CDF donor. You need not be wealthy or in the later years of life. Planning and making a gift now will allow you to witness your charity in action.

May your blessings be multiplied through your generosity to the Catholic Development Foundation.

Sincerely, Steve Schons Director of Stewardship & Development

The mission of the Catholic Development Foundation (CDF) is to financially assist in the spiritual, educational, and social well-being of Catholic faith communities. By supporting individual parishes, Catholic institutions, and diocesan ministries, the CDF is able to help the Church better serve the needs of parishioners.

The CDF is a securely structured organization that was incorporated in 1985.

As a publicly supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the CDF helps donors achieve their charitable and financial goals. The foundation ensures the security of all donated funds. The funds are used only for their intended purposes as designated by the donors.

People have a need to give. Stewardship is a way of life that expresses our faith. Stewardship binds us together to support common Catholic causes. We invite you to support your Catholic Development Foundation. Your gift will make a difference. With your gifts we can build a future full of hope.

During Fiscal Year 2012 the Catholic Development Foundation paid out $333,184 in annuity payments to faith-filled individuals who have funded annuities with the CDF. Yes! I want to help support Catholic causes important to me. Please accept my enclosed gift in the amount of: $100 ____ $250____ $500 _____ $1,000 ____ $2,500 ____ Other _________ Monthly Gift_________ In Memory/Honor of: __________________________________________________________________________ (Name of Person or Persons)

I want to help fund an endowment that will assist with meeting the needs now and in the future. My gift is to be used to fund the endowment for: ❑ Church ❑ School ❑ Cemetery ❑ Other _________________________ (Name of Endowment)

❑ MasterCard ❑ VISA ❑ Discover ❑ Check Enclosed: payable to Catholic Development Foundation Card Number: (16 digit number) rrrr rrrr rrrr rrrr Exp. Date: _________ Name:________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________ State: _____ Zip:_______ Phone: _________________________ Authorization required for Credit Card: I authorize The Catholic Development Foundation and Vanco Services, LLC to charge my credit card in accordance with the information specified on this form. I understand that this authority will remain in effect until I provide reasonable notification to terminate the authorization.

Signature required: ______________________________________Date:___________________

r Stock: I wish to make a stock gift. Please contact me regarding stock transfer. r Please contact me about a Charitable Gift Annuity.

Endowments Awarded July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012

Send your tax deductible charitable gift to: Catholic Development Foundation 5201 Bishops Blvd., Suite A Fargo, ND 58104-7605 Safe and Convenient Online Giving Options: www.fargodiocese.org/stewardship Gifts to the Catholic Development Foundation qualify for charitable income tax deductions according to provisions of federal and state law.

What is an Endowment Fund?

Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . $ 43,374 Parish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $281,985 Seminary . . . . . . . . . . . $124,778 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $221,204 Diocesan . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12,883 Catholic Schools. . . . . $149,800 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $834,024

5% 34% 15% 26.5% 1.5% 18% 100%

Endowment gifts are to a parish what retirement funds are to an individual — they represent set-aside resources for the future.

Endowment dollars can make it possible to underwrite programs, projects, positions and even facilities that might be impossible to maintain otherwise.

An Endowment can allow the donor to honor or memorialize a loved one, parish or diocesan cause as a permanent philanthropic legacy.

An Endowment gift is perpetual. It leaves a lasting impression of your personal values and beliefs for the charity and for family and friends.

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Your Guide to Giving There are many ways to give and leave a legacy. Catholic Development Foundation (CDF) accepts gifts of cash, appreciated securities and real estate. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. And you choose the parish, school or organization which will benefit from your gift.

GIFTS THAT START MAKING A DIFFERENCE TODAY TYPE

WHAT IT TAKES

BENEFITS

Add to an Existing Fund

Gift of any amount

Easy to do Your gift has immediate impact

Donor Advised Funds

Set up a fund in your own name with a gift of $5,000

Simplify your charitable Giving

Endowments

Establish a fund that provides your parish a permanent source of funding

Recommend grants to your favorite charities Add to your fund at any time Fund perpetually gives Principal protected Annual distributions made from earnings

GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK – LIFE INCOME GIFTS

Parishes and Catholic institutions enrolled in the Catholic Development Foundation Cemetery Endowments St. John the Baptist Cemetery St. Anthony’s Cemetery St. Leo’s Cemetery St. Helen’s Cemetery St. Patrick’s Cemetery St. Mary’s Cemetery Dickey Catholic Cemetery Assoc.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery St. Louis Cemetery Holy Cross Cemetery Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery St. Martins Cemetery St. Cecilia’s Cemetery Perpetual Care St. Rose of Lima Cemetery Care Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery Care St. Mary Cemetery Care St. Joseph’s Cemetery Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery Care St. Mary’s Cemetery St. Arnold’s Cemetery Care St. John’s Cemetery Care Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Cemetery St. Bernard’s Cemetery Care St. Mary’s Cemetery Care Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery St. Anthony’s and St. Marie’s Cemetery St. John’s - Ottofe Cemetery St. Catherine’s Cemetery Holy Cross Cemetery St. Luke’s Cemetery St. Boniface Cemetery St. John the Baptist’s Cemetery

Location Ardoch Bathgate Casselton Concrete Crystal Dazey Dickey Dunseith Dunseith Fargo Fried Geneseo Harvey Hillsboro Joliette Karlsruhe Knox Leroy McHenry Medina Milnor New Rockford Olga Oriska Park River Reynolds Selz Tolna Valley City Velva Veseleyville Walhalla Wyndmere

TYPE

WHAT IT TAKES

BENEFITS

Charitable Gift Annuity

Receive income for life in exchange for a gift of $5,000+

Fixed dollar payment for life Tax advantages

There are other non-endowed cemetery funds which are not listed here. The other funds are managed by parish cemetery committees through the Catholic Church Deposit & Loan Fund. For further information and to contribute, please contact your parish cemetery representative or pastor. You may also contact Steve Schons or Scott Hoselton at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at (701) 356-7930.

Charitable Remainder Trust

Receive an income for life or a term of years in exchange for a gift of $100,000

Fixed dollar amount or fixed payment rate for life Rate set by you (generally 5-7%) Avoid capital gains tax on gifts of appreciated securities or real estate Charitable remainder can roll into a permanent family endowment

Charitable Lead Trust

With a gift of $100,000 your named charity receives payments for a fixed period of years or your lifetime, then remainder returns to you or heirs

Ideal for individuals in high estate and gift tax brackets Charity benefits and principal passed to others with reduced estate and gift taxes

Parish Endowments St. Anthony Church St. Ann Church St. Thomas Church St. Joseph’s Church St. Edward Church St. Michael the Archangel St. Helena’s Church Holy Spirit Church Nativity Church of Fargo St. Paul Newman Center St. Mary’s Cathedral Seven Dolors Church St. Michael’s Church St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center St. Rose of Lima Church St. James Basilica St. Maurice Church St. Alphonsus Church St. Boniface Church St. Aloysius Church St. Arnold Church Native Americans – Blue Cloud Abbey St. John’s Church Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. John’s Church St. Michael Church St. Thomas Church St. John the Evangelist St. Benedict Church St. John the Baptist

Location Belcourt Alcide Belcourt * Buffalo+ Devils Lake Drayton Dunseith Ellendale Fargo Fargo * Fargo Fargo* Fort Totten Grand Forks Grand Forks Hillsboro* Jamestown Kindred Langdon Lidgerwood Lisbon Milnor Native American Parishes New Rockford * Reynolds St. John St. Michael St. Thomas Wahpeton Wild Rice Wyndmere

Other Named Endowments Archbishop Aquila Scholarship Deacon David Gates Scholarship Rev. Darin Didier Memorial Fund St. Joseph School Blessed JPII Catholic Schools Diocese of Fargo Diane Brooks Memorial Scholarship Real Presence Radio Fr. George Bolte Memorial Lidgerwood K of C – Dexter Cemetery Catholic Charities North Dakota Little Flower Elementary School St. Ann’s Guest Home Fr. John Bacevicius Memorial Fund Thomas Gustafson Religious Education Marriage Tribunal Endowment Young Disciples

Church/Location/Serving Seminarian Education Diaconate Education Seminarian Scholarships Devils Lake * Fargo* Fargo * Diocese of Fargo Youth Programs Statewide Holy Trinity – Fingal Lidgerwood Statewide Rugby * Grand Forks St. Boniface Cemetery - Kintyre St. Charles Borromeo - Oakes Supports people seeking annulments Fargo

Donor Advised Funds Our Daily Bread

Serving/Supporting Various Catholic Charitable works

GIFTS THAT BEAR FRUITS LATER – DEFERRED GIFTS Testamentary Gifts

A bequest of any size can be left in your will, retirement account or life insurance policy.

Easy to do Creates a lasting legacy Ongoing benefits

Life Estate Agreement

You retain the right to live in your home or use your property while gifting it to the Foundation

Avoid the hassles of selling Reduce the size of your estate Tax advantages

NORTH DAKOTA TAX CREDIT As of Jan. 1, 2011, North Dakota passed legislation that allows a 40% tax credit on planned gifts made directly to North Dakota qualified charitable organizations and on any outright cash gifts made to North Dakota based endowments. All operations within the diocese meet the requirements of a qualified North Dakota charitable organization or endowment.

(The maximum tax credit allowed annually: Individual — $5,000, Married Filing Jointly — $10,000).

* See website for the multiple named endowments.

Quotable “If today the Church proposes a new Year of Faith and a new evangelization, it is not to honor an anniversary, but because there is more need of it, even more than there was 50 years ago!”

Pope Benedict XVI

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recently came across an Internet verse the trend: ourselves. meme depicting Pope Benedict XVI And yet how can we possibly make a near the seven newest saints, bearing dent on our own? the words, “Welcome to the club, Enter the Year of Faith — a papal decHomies!” laration that this comThe caricature, obviously ing year be “a sumintended to be humorous, mons to an authentic originates from a website and renewed convercalled Catholic Memes. sion to the Lord, the The site creates and shares one savior of the visuals and words Catholic world.” in nature and meant to Though many of us evoke smiles, often draware still unsure what ing on modern culture to the Year of Faith really express the message. means, like starting I first read the meme on any new adventure, we Oct. 21, the day of the jump into the unmost recent canonizations known blindly, hoping in Rome. Though the use to come out better on of colloquial language the other end. gives the meme its humorDuring the Year of ous quality, the underlying Faith opening Mass at Roxane B. Salonen point of welcoming new the cathedral in Fargo, saints into the fold relays a Monsignor Joseph Gomessage of gratitude. ering reminded us that faith is, first and Indeed, providential timing seems to foremost, a gift, and as such, our faith be at work in the introduction of this is to become our response back to God newest crop of holy heroes. The canonfor that gift. ization followed the Year of Faith launch by just days. ne of the ways we’ve been encourWhat can we take from this? aged to bathe ourselves more In part, I think, our need for faithful deeply in the waters of faith is by diving role models has never been more critical. into the Catechism of the Catholic Church. recent poll conducted by WINI purchased my first catechism back Gallup International found Ameriin 1995, just after its release and at a cans claiming to be religious has crucial time in my faith journey. It dropped from 73 percent to 60 percent played a vital role in keeping me since 2005, while the number of AmerCatholic and bringing my husband icans professing to be atheists rose from along, too.

1 to 5 percent.

Though somewhat daunting in thickWe could spend months conjecturing ness, the document is quite poetic and why, but in the end, we can only point full of truth that richly resonates with to one person with the capacity to rethe soul.

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Incense rises from the hands of Monsignor Joseph Goering at the altar of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fargo, during the opening Mass of the Year of Faith Oct. 11, while an angel looks on in the background.

For those who like big things in bitesized pieces, signing up for a daily email portion of the catechism through flock note.com will result in reading the whole thing by year’s end.

It’s a good start but not enough.

As Monsignor also stressed, this Year of Faith shouldn’t just be about studying facts but getting to know and deepening our relationship with Jesus.

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s our world turns more readily to secularism, we have two choices — to become more enamored with Christ, or ditch him for something else. The former may be alluring — it’s certainly

easier — but it won’t lead to eternal happiness.

The Year of Faith has been most appropriately placed at this time in history.

The world needs light and we are its most qualified keepers.

Or, as the caricature version of the Holy Father might ask: So, bro, are you in the club or what?

This is the only club designed for everyone. Our life depends on our active participation and welcoming others to join.

We can best honor this Year of Faith by growing in our love of Christ, for the benefit of our own souls and all.

Savvy headhunters and the hookup culture

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first came across the term “hookup morally and psychologically at a presticulture” in Leonard Sax’s thought gious university where casual sex and provoking and disturbing 2005 drugs were far more important than book, “Why Gender Matters.” But the learning — Wolfe showed the debilitatphenomenon itself I found beautifully ing effects of this self-absorbed and hedepicted in a novel published a year eardonistic culture. lier: Tom Wolfe’s “I Am Now it would seem Charlotte Simmons.” self-evident that such As Sax specifies, the permissiveness, though hookup mentality — prevalent, is morally prevalent among even problematic and somesome very young people thing to be decried but especially among unirather than celebrated. versity students — dictates But peruse an article tithat casual sexual encountled “Boys on the Side” ters involving absolutely in the most recent edino expectation of relationtion of “The Atlantic” ship, or even psychological in order to find a disengagement, are perfectly senting opinion. acceptable. ccording to Hanna Sax, a psychiatrist speRosin, the hookup cializing in family therapy, mentality is, in point learned of the hookup of fact, a great boon to world from the veritable Father Robert Barron women. She allows army of young women sufthat lots of books and fering from depression and studies have pointed out the dark side anxiety who were streaming to his ofof the hookup culture, the deep frustrafice. And through the figure of Charlotte tion and humiliation that can follow Simmons — an innocent girl from from transient sexual encounters, but North Carolina who utterly lost her way

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she insists that steady questioning of typical young women today would reveal that none of them really wants a return to traditional morality.

She argues, “For most women, the hookup culture is like an island they visit, mostly during their college years and even then only when they are bored or experimenting or don’t know any better. But it is not a place where they drown.” Why aren’t they destroyed by this sexual licentiousness?

Rosin explains, “The most patient and thorough research about the hookup culture shows that over the long run, women benefit greatly from living in a world where they can have sexual adventure without commitment or all that much shame, and where they can enter into temporary relationships that don’t get in the way of future success.”

One might think that prevalence of casual sex would produce women who are sexual victims, but Rosin contends that precisely the opposite is the case.

Young women who choose a variety of sexual partners and who assiduously steer clear of pesky relationships are “managing their romantic lives like

savvy headhunters.” Instead of being manipulated by powerful men, young ladies are happily becoming adept at manipulation.

And here is Rosin’s grand conclusion: “The hookup culture is too bound up with everything that’s fabulous about being a young woman in 2012 — the freedom, the confidence, the knowledge that you can always depend on yourself.”

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ow I would like you to concentrate on that last statement. Notice how every virtue that Rosin cites — freedom, confidence, self-reliance — is a subjective disposition. No one in his right mind would contend that those attitudes are anything but good, but they are good precisely in the measure that they order a person to some objective value that lie outside of his subjectivity.

We savor freedom because it is the condition for the possibility of pursuing the good in a responsible way; we think that confidence and self-reliance are worthwhile, because they enable one to Please turn to HOOKUP CULTURE on page 17

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Oil boom questions: Let things be or tame the beast?

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ithout a doubt the state’s oil Though the pope was writing about boom will dominate the developing nations after the end of the North Dakota legislative sesCold War, just a few word changes sion that begins in January. could make this applicable to Western North Dakota (though I would never The challenges and problems caused consider pre-Bakken development by the development of oil production North Dakota to be economically backin Western North Daward). kota are varied. They include the impact on Certainly the areas roads, housing needs, impacted by the oil crime, economic disparboom have witnessed ities, threats to the enunprecedented economvironment, and an unic progress, but economprecedented growth in ic progress is not the the number of students. same as human advancement.

Indeed, The growth creates Western North Dakota is new demands for health facing many of the same care, social services and type — though not perlegal assistance. Comhaps the same scale — bine all this with the of “irregularities and imchallenges that come balances” that developwith an influx of people ing nations experience, from different backsuch as wealth disparity, grounds, cultures, and Christopher Dodson demographic changes, who speak different lanurbanization, burdens guages. on infrastructure, and threats to natuI thought of these issues when I ral resources. came across this paragraph from Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclical Caritas in atholic social doctrine does not Veritate: give specific solutions to these “Many areas of the globe today have problems, but it does provide a frameevolved considerably, albeit in problematwork for examining problems and deical and disparate ways, thereby taking veloping answers. Such a framework is their place among the great powers desnecessary because many policymakers tined to play important roles in the future. are guided by competing frameworks Yet it should be stressed that progress of a that do not put first the human person. merely economic and technological kind is insufficient. Development needs above Take, for example, the economy. all to be true and integral. The mere fact Many policymakers on both sides of of emerging from economic backwardness, the American political spectrum tend though positive in itself, does not resolve to view the economy as something the complex issues of human advancethat comes before the community. ment, neither for the countries that are They view the economy as something spearheading such progress, nor for those that “just exists,” like a force of nature. that are already economically developed, To the “right,” particularly those nor even for those that are still poor, which with libertarian leanings, this force is can suffer not just through old forms of best left to its own devices. Governexploitation, but also from the negative ment attempts to restrain, redirect, or consequences of a growth that is marked tame it, they say, will lead to disastrous by irregularities and imbalances.” consequences. To the “left,” govern-

“Certainly the areas impacted by the oil boom have witnessed unprecedented economic progress, but economic progress is not the same as human advancement.”

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ment’s job is to control the economy through laws and regulations.

Both sides view laws and policies as artificial constructs, like a fence in a zoo. One side favors a very low fence, if any at all. The other side favors a tall fence. Marxists go further by wanting to forcefully subdue the beast.

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he problem with these perspectives is that they fail to recognize that the economy consists of human behavior and as such, if it is a “thing” at all rather than mere behavior, it is a thing created by humans.

That is where Catholic social doctrine’s emphasis on “human advancement” and “authentic development” comes in. From the Catholic perspective, the economic development of the Bakken is not an inevitable force, but

something created by humans and for humans. When it fails to truly serve humans, including the environment in which they live, it fails as true development.

Many of the disputes about how to respond to the oil boom will come down to divisions between those who want to “let things be” and those who want to “tame the beast.”

Legislators and the people of North Dakota might be better served if they put aside those ideologies and just ask: “Does this proposal enhance or diminish the dignity of the human person and the communities in which they live?”

Christopher Dodson is executive director of the North Dakota Catholic Conference.

Visit ndcatholic.org.

Endowments help your generosity live on forever

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hat exactly is an endowment? erating expenses for their church.

Simply put, it’s a fund com■ In Rugby, an endowment exists to prising donations that create support St. Therese Little Flower Elea source of income to mentary School. With support an organization declining student popuor ministry. lations, this is another Endowments require way to help keep the that the principle be doors open for many maintained intact and years to come. invested so the earnings f you’re wondering will provide a regular whether your parish cash flow to support its has an endowment in cause. They can be esplace, the answer is tablished by the donor “yes.” All parishes in the and also be made availdiocese have an estabable by an organization. lished endowment.

An endowment reSome of those, however, quires that the principal are unfunded, which remains intact forever, means the endowment for a defined period of Steve Schons has been set up but has time or until sufficient yet to be funded. Other assets have been accuparishes have multiple endowments in mulated to achieve a designated purplace; for example, for church, school, pose. religious education and cemetery.

Hundreds of endowments support Here are a few ways people can fund various Catholic ministries within the an endowment: diocese.

■ Cash A few examples include: ■ Stock ■ Sacred Heart parish in Cando has ■ Farm commodities (i.e. grain, established an endowment to help corn, livestock) fund the upkeep of their cemetery.

■ A bequest (naming an endowment ■ St. Mary’s, Grand Forks, has an enin will) dowment that helps fund general op-

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■ A charitable gift annuity (the gift that gives back)

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ome very favorable tax incentives exist for donations made to an endowment.

First, any gift to an endowment is eligible for a federal income tax deduction, which lowers your adjustable gross income — the dollar amount that establishes your tax liability.

Secondly, if you are a North Dakota resident and make a gift of $5,000 or more to a state-qualified endowment, you become eligible for a 40 percent tax credit on your state taxes.

Tax credits are much different than a deduction because they reduce your tax liability dollar for dollar. The maximum tax credit is $20,000 for individuals, or $40,000 for married filing jointly. However,

credits can be carried over for up to three years.

To learn more about endowments or make a donation, contact the stewardship and development office at (701) 356-7926 or steve.schons@fargodiocese.org.

Steve Schons is stewardship and development director for the Diocese of Fargo.

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Hookup culture sees freedom, forgets resonsibility and values

the $300,000 purchase price pledged, and an expected monthly cost of $3,200, we purchased FM101.9 KZZQ on Oct. 16 and began airing Catholic radio programming in the Dickinson area.

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Continued from page 15 achieve the good easily and joyfully.

But if the question of the objectively valuable is bracketed, then those subjective dispositions lose their orientation and devolve, in point of fact, into something quite destructive.

What struck me throughout Rosin’s article was the complete absence of a reference to the objectively valuable in regard to sexual behavior. The purpose of sex? The meaning of the sexual act? The proper ethical, or dare I say religious, setting for sexuality? Never mentioned — and apparently irrelevant.

All that seems to matter is that young people — especially young women — have the opportunity to define themselves sexually however they want, to “manage� their sexual activity “like savvy headhunters.�

Can I suggest that that last phrase is telling indeed? When the realm of the objectively valuable is marginalized, the subject will inevitably fall back on herself, stewing in her own juices. And let’s be honest, left to our own devices, the vast majority of us will do what is most convenient and most selfish. (The Church, by the way, refers to this natural tendency toward self-absorption as the principle effect of “original sin.�)

In the arena of sexuality, the onesided stress on freedom and self-reliance will lead, in very short order, to manipulation, domination and indifference to relationship. But when the sexual impulse is ordered according to the objective values of love, commitment, marriage and the call of God, then it is transfigured into something radiant and rare.

The hookup culture is all about sexual freedom. However, it would be wise to remember a line from Bob Dylan, “Freedom, just around the corner from you/ but with truth so far off, what good would it do?� Sexual liberty without objective value produces a lot of savvy headhunters, but they will wind up in Dr. Sax’s office suffering from a deep sadness of the heart.

Father Robert Barron is the founder of the global ministry, Word on Fire, and the Rector/President of Mundelein Seminary.

He is the creator of the documentary series, “Catholicism,� which has been awarded an esteemed Christopher for excellence. Learn more about the series at www.WordonFire.org.

Dickinson area joins the fold:

Our Lady of Guadalupe comes through for Real Presence Radio once again

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t was early morning when my phone doors opened wide on that same date rang from across the room, but I was in subsequent years, making it possible unable to reach it in time. No mesfor us to move forward with a project sage was left, but as I set or station. my phone back down, a And once again, on text came through: Dec. 12, 2011, a door “Call me. The owner opened that led us to wants to talk.� more research, more discussions and more By noting the contact opening doors. person, I knew what the message was about.

For the past year we e met with had been researching Bishop David Kapotential radio stations gan and received his that might work to help blessing to fundraise us get a Catholic radio and pursue a station to signal to the Dickinson cover Dickinson. We area. However, months met with the pastors of earlier we had decided it parishes in the Dickinwasn’t yet time as we son deanery and rekept running into roadceived overwhelming blocks. support and encourSteve Splonskowski As I read the text I agement. suddenly noted the date on my phone: Finally, for the past three months we Dec. 12, 2011 — the feast of Our Lady have been meeting with and speaking of Guadalupe. I knew this call was difto the Catholic faithful who live within ferent. the signal coverage of the proposed staFor Real Presence Radio, the feast of tion. Again, we were received with a Our Lady of Guadalupe has much sigwarm welcome, helping hands, prayers nificance. Real Presence Radio was inand support. corporated Dec. 12, 2000, and many We had set a lofty goal to raise enough

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Guest Commentary

Prayer Intentions from Pope Benedict XVI November General intention: That the Eastern Catholic Churches and their venerable traditions may be known and esteemed as a spiritual treasure for the whole Church.

Reflection: What do you know about

the Eastern Catholic Churches? Are there particular traditions and practices that you find helpful to you?

Mission intention: Justice and Reconciliation in Africa. That the African continent may find strength in Christ to pursue justice and reconciliation as set forth by the Second Synod of African Bishops.

Reflection: Can you give an example

Don’t miss the Apostolic Administrator’s message by Bishop David Kagan on page 2 of this issue!

of our country’s policies that may have an adverse effect on the people of Africa? How might you do something to work for a change in those policies?

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money to purchase the station and cover two years of operating expenses in two months. Because of circumstances that worked in our favor, that time frame got extended to three months, and now finally a full year.

So with $250,000 of the $300,000 purchase price pledged, and an expected monthly cost of $3,200, we purchased FM101.9 KZZQ on Oct. 16 and began airing Catholic radio programming in the Dickinson area.

We are confident that the Lord will call and many will answer to help us meet the final purchase price and our monthly costs. Meanwhile, he will be drawing each and every listener to himself and using Catholic radio as a conduit for his message of salvation.

Just as Our Lady said yes when he called her to be the conduit by which he would bring salvation to the world, may we also continue to strive to say yes to whatever he asks of us.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Star of the New Evangelization, pray for us!

Steve Splonskowski has been executive director for Real Presence Radio since March 2007. He and his wife, Jacinta, are the parents of seven children.

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God’s word has something ‘living and effective’ to say to us all

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n reflecting on my experiences with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), both as a student and now as a missionary, the second reading at Mass a few weeks ago really struck me.

“Indeed the word of God is living and effective,” St. Paul writes in his letter to the Hebrews.

One of the many things I love about FOCUS is that we strive to take those words to heart and use God’s word to share his love with the students we meet.

Kristen Vetter There are two main ways that we use Scripture in our efforts to invite college students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church. The first is

FOCUS

through our small group Bible studies.

Sometimes, people have this idea that Bible study means translating Scripture, getting technical about its meaning, and treating it as a mere intellectual pursuit.

That is not the case. Bible studies should allow students to encounter God’s word and have the opportunity to discuss with their peers how those words apply to their own lives, right here, right now.

Using Scripture as the foundation for these small group discussions provides a perfect place to start. There is no way that I, or any Bible study leader, can know exactly what each person at study needs. However, God does know, and

through his word, he truly speaks to hearts.

One of the women in my Bible study recently told me that even though she has heard these stories before, she has never talked about them in the way we have in Bible study. I have been incredibly impressed with some of the questions and comments the women have brought up so far this year.

him and our ability to share our faith with others.

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God’s word is truly “living and effective” and has something to say to each of us, everyday, even now in 2012.

nother way we use Scripture within FOCUS is through our one-on-one discipleships. At my campus, we have embraced guided meditations as the starting point for these meetings.

As with the Bible studies, it allows God to determine where he wants the discussion to go. It has been such a blessing to help women learn how to pray with Scripture, especially the Gospels. Jesus’ words become real to us both, and guide our conversations about how to grow in our relationship with

Using Scripture to guide how I share Christ with these students is so beautiful. Not only does God speak to them in ways I cannot, but I am assured that I am helping them develop the ability to make his words a part of their lives even when I am not there to guide them.

Please keep all FOCUS students and missionaries in your prayers, that our reading and discussion of God’s word will help us grow in our love of him.

Kristen Vetter is a Fargo native and 2008 graduate of Shanley High School. She received her college education at North Dakota State University.

Youth invited to ‘hop on the faith train’ through submitting creations The diocesan youth department is offering a writing/drawing program to help young Catholics of our area go deeper into their faith as part of the Year of Faith.

“All religious education students or youth groups, come hop on the faith train for the Year of Faith,” said Kathy Loney, youth ministry director.

Participants can send a hand-drawn cartoon, article, poem or editorial about a meaningful faith experience.

To enter, follow these simple instructions:

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Veterans Lori Fisher and Jill Graveline receive flowers from the girls in American Heritage Girls Troop ND0316 after speaking about their experiences in the military during a troop meeting.

First American Heritage Girls scouting troop in ND chartered through Holy Spirit Church The American Heritage Girls, which claims as its mission, “Building women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country,” has come to the Fargo/ Moorhead area, offering a new, Christian-based scouting program to local girls.

AHG Troop ND0316 was chartered through Holy Spirit Church in North Fargo in July as a result of parents desiring a scouting program for their girls centered on faith and serving others, which is the mission of the organization. The troop currently comprises 31 girls and 10 women and is growing more than anticipated.

American Heritage Girls began in 1995 in West Chester, Ohio, with 13 girls and now serves over 19,000 girls in 48 states. The program focuses on six areas: life skills, girl leadership, developing teamwork and building confidence, character development, social development and spiritual development.

This year the local troop will be doing several service projects, including creating cards for veterans, making

and decorating Christmas cookies for homeless shelters, crafting Valentine’s Day cards and collecting books for children at the Children’s Hospital for Valentine’s Day, and working on their largest service project, H.U.G.S. Through H.U.G.S. (Heritage United Giving Services) the troop has a goal of collecting and filling 100 duffle bags with items for less fortunate children at Churches United for the Homeless, as well as for expectant parents at FirstChoice Clinic. The project runs from Nov. 8 to Dec. 15; the troop will collect items through collection baskets at area churches.

In addition to the above service projects, girls have the opportunity to earn badges, participate in social events, a spiritual development program, and outdoor adventures and have fun with other girls ages 5 to 18.

The troop meets at 4 p.m. one to two Thursdays a month at Holy Spirit church. For more information or to donate to the H.U.G.S. service project, email Lynn Kotrba, troop coordinator, at teamkotrba@gmail.com.

■ Grades 2 to 4, submit a drawing or article, up to 100 words, of your experience during your first Reconciliation, first Eucharist or Confirmation.

■ Grades 5 to 6, submit a drawing, article or poem, up to 200 words, about an experience you have had while attending Mass.

■ Grades 7 to 9, submit a drawing, article, poem or editorial, up to 200 words, about an experience you have had in school, your neighborhood or with your family while learning something new about your faith.

■ Grades 10 to 12, submit a story, editorial or poem about a faith topic with which you are struggling or which has been life-changing for you, up to 250 words.

All entries should be submitted to the youth office by Feb. 23, 2013. Se-

lected entries will be featured in a New Earth insert. Please include a school picture of yourself along with your entry; all entrants’ photos will be featured.

Entries should be written in black ink or pencil on white paper. On the back, please write your first and last name, grade, your parents’ full names, your city of residence and your home parish.

Send entries to Kathy Loney, youth department, 5201 Bishops Blvd, Ste. A, Fargo, ND 58104.

Children dress up for All Saints Day party On Oct. 21, children of the triparishes of Sts. Peter and Paul, Bechyne, St. Joseph, Lankin and St. John, Pisek, participated in an All Saints Day party.

The children dressed up as saints and other religious figures such as St. Paul, St. Nicolas and Pope John Paul.

Throughout the day the children played several games including Dr. Gianna’s halo toss, find the pearl of Great Prince, All Saints plinko, bowling with virtues and St. George’s decorate the dragon.

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Birthdays and Anniversaries Sheldon couple celebrates 60 years

Burts celebrate 80 years of life Charlotte (Charon) Burt will celebrate her 80th birthday Nov. 21, along with her husband, Roger, who celebrated his 80th birthday on Feb. 19.

Roger and Charlotte are members of St. Joseph’s in Devils Lake and live on a farm near Lawton. They both enjoy golfing, dancing and spending time with their family and friends.

The couple has four children, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Joe and Marian Bartholomay of Sheldon recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children.

The couple married on Oct. 18, 1952, at St. Mary’s in Sheldon. They have nine children: Keith (Sandi), Sheldon; Kent (Sandy), Sheldon; Ross (Kelly), Okla.; Max (Evonne), Jordan, Minn.; Marna (the late Steve) Wallace, Pocatello, Idaho; Roy (Darcy), Rigby, Idaho; Jay (Sheila), Sheldon; Jim (Wendy), Bowman; and Roger (Melanie), Knoxville, Tenn.

The Batholomays have 24 grandchildren.

Share life’s milestones As a way to celebrate life and love, we encourage parishioners throughout the Diocese of Fargo to send photos of anniversaries of 60 or more years, or birthdays of 80 or more years, to New Earth, Diocese of Fargo, 5201 Bishops Blvd., Ste. A, Fargo, ND 58104-7605 or news@fargodiocese .org.

Events across the diocese For more events throughout the diocese, visit www.fargodiocese.org/events.

Nov. 22 (Thursday): Blessed Sacrament, West Fargo, free Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nov. 28 (Wednesday): A Mass to remember children who have died by miscarriage, stillbirth, and early infant loss, St. Catherine's, 540 3rd Ave. NE, Valley City, 7 p.m. A reception will follow.

Dec. 1 (Saturday): Holy Cross, West Fargo, 3rd annual holiday vendor/craft show with 25+ vendors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is a canned food item for the food shelf. Door prizes will be included. All proceeds benefit the Daily Bread and Bus Barn.

Dec. 8 (Saturday): The Feast of the Immaculate Conception National Night of

Langdon parish adds on

Prayer, 9 p.m., Dec. 8, to 1 a.m., Dec. 9, dedicated to the end of abortion.

Parishes can offer Eucharistic Adoration during this time period in union with hundreds of other churches across our nation. A registration form and poster can be found at www.fargodiocese.org/ respectlife.

Dec. 8 (Saturday): Cookie Walk, Our Lady of Peace, Mayville, noon to 2 p.m.

Cookies will be sold by the pound.

Dec. 27 (Thursday): The Collar Classic, priests versus seminarians basketball game, 7 p.m., Shanley High School, 5600 25th St. S., Fargo.

To submit events for New Earth and the diocesan website, mail them to New Earth, 5201 Bishops Blvd., Suite A, Fargo, ND 58104-7605 or email news@fargodiocese.org. The deadline for December’s New Earth is Nov. 28, 2012.

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The new St. Alphonsus parish center was completed and ready for the first day of school this fall in Langdon. The $1.1 million facility includes a gymnasium, gathering area and parish offices, as well as shower facilities to make overnight retreats and youth gatherings possible. The center will host the diocesan Junior High Youth Rally on April 6, 2013.

Myrdal to be guest speaker at Shanley teens’ Cupcakes for Life event on Nov. 26 Dessert and a discussion on the sanctity of life will merge when the Shanley High School Teens for Life group hosts Janne Myrdal as guest speaker for its annual Cupcakes for Life fundraiser.

The event will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, at the Sts. Anne and Joachim social hall in Fargo, 5202 25th St. S. Cupcakes, coffee and lemonade will be served, and a presentation offered by students and Myrdal.

All proceeds from Myrdal the event will go toward transportation costs for the teens to attend the 40th Annual March for Life event and Students for Life conference in Washington D.C. in January.

Myrdal, a native of Norway, is director for the North Dakota chapter of Concerned Women for America, the nation’s largest women’s public policy organization.

Prior to moving here with her hus-

band in 1994, she did mission and relief work with Youth with a Mission. Myrdal also served as co-director of the Pregnancy Help Center in Park River from 2000 to 2009.

Her ministry has included helping refugees, inner-city prostitutes and runaway children, as well as prolife and adoption work.

According to Teens for Life supervisor and Shanley chaplain, Father Charles LaCroix, Myrdal understands the value of life from the perspective of one with direct connections to the World War II Holocaust, having lost relatives in that tragic period.

“She understands well what happens when we devalue the human being,” Father LaCroix said, “And sadly, life lost from the holocaust we’re currently dealing with – abortion – even overshadows that earlier one.”

Those interested can sponsor a table of eight for $40, or come individually for $5. To reserve a spot or volunteer to be a table sponsor, call Susan Noah, (701) 282-9344, or email susan.noah@ pobox.com.

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A call to pray for those who have gone before us Please remember in prayer the faithful departed from our parishes, our diocese and throughout the world.

DIOCESE OF FARGO Priests: Rev. David B. Syverson-Feb. 14, 2012; Rev. Adam J. Hasey-June 5, 2012; Rev. Richard Gross-Aug. 23, 2012.

Deacons: Deacon Julian Mrozla-March 27, 2012; Deacon Gerald “Bud” Sobolik-June 6, 2012.

Sisters of St. Francis, Hankinson: Sister M. Elizabeth Klein-Nov. 21, 2011.

Sister Servants of Christ the King, Edgeley: Sister Mary Madeleine O’Sullivan-May 2, 2012.

ALCIDE-St. Anthony: Willard Champagne-Nov. 1, 2011; John Decoteau-Dec. 9, 2011; Cheryl A. Roussin-Dec. 23, 2011; Anthony Morin-Dec. 23, 2011; Gladys L. Poitra-Jan. 6, 2012; Kenneth Parisien-Jan. 30, 2012; Cecelia Desjarlais-Feb. 28, 2012; Jeffrey C. PoitraMarch 14, 2012; Janet Peltier-March 21, 2012; Jake Hoeger-March 25, 2012; Gladys M. Belgarde-April 18, 2012; Leyna M. Morin-April 30, 2012; Viola M. Azure-June 9, 2012; Donna M. Decoteau-Aug. 9, 2012; Bryan Vivier, Sr.Sept. 14, 2012; Stella Lutz-Sept. 20, 2012; Dillion Azure-Sept. 25, 2012.

ANAMOOSE-St. Francis Xavier: Hugo Krenzel-Aug. 22, 2012.

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ANETA-Sacred Heart: Rita Zimprich-Feb. 23, 2012.

BALTA-Our Lady of Mt. Carmel: Walter J. Wolfe-Jan. 29, 2012; John P. HeilmanMay 14, 2012; Gregory Ascherman-May 15, 2012; Gerald J. Muffenbier-Sept. 29, 2012.

BECHYNE-Sts. Peter & Paul: James F. Ryba-April 7, 2012.

BELCOURT-St. Ann: Eugene Leo Gourneau, III-Oct. 20, 2011; Virginia Falcon-Nov. 1, 2011; Amanda Rose Thomas-Hanley-Nov. 1, 2011; Cody L. Longie-Nov. 1, 2011; Edwin W. Lilley, Jr.-Nov. 5, 2011; David E. Amyotte-Nov. 12, 2011; Debbie A. Champagne-Nov. 14, 2011; Dennis A. Wilkie-Nov. 19, 2011; Carrie K. Davis-Nov. 21, 2011; Susan M. Belgarde-Nov. 30, 2011; Edrie “Tootsie” Brunelle-Dec. 16, 2011; George Schumacher-Dec. 26, 2011; Ernest “Ricky” Azure-Jan. 10, 2012; George Baker, Jr.-Jan. 16, 2012; Elsie Hamley-Jan. 24, 2012; Helen R. Charette-Jan. 27, 2012; Harold B. WilkieMarch 31, 2012; Tiffany L. AmyotteApril 9, 2012; Clarence J. Enno-April 16, 2012; Sylvia Houle-April 17, 2012; Nora M. Houle-April 24, 2012; Margaret “Maggie” McGee-April 28, 2012; Dennis J. Decoteau-May 10, 2012; Joe BarnardMay 20, 2012; Sarah P. Marion-June 13, 2012; Ernestine E. Jeanotte-July 19, 2012; Donald “Dewey” Short-July 26, 2012; Isabella F. Smith-Aug. 10, 2012; George A. Martell, Sr.-Aug. 18, 2012; Kimberly J. Bercier-Sept. 3, 2012; Patrick J. Blue, Sr.-Sept. 11, 2012; Luella A. Allick-Sept. 13, 2012.

BELCOURT-St. Benedict: Matthew C. Azure-Sept. 8, 2012; Leah Marie NadeauOct. 12, 2012.

New Earth each November publishes this special We Remember section as a way to commemorate all the faithful in the Diocese of Fargo who have died during the past 12 months. Above, the grave marker of a couple is illuminated with a candle as a full moon shines through clouds on a recent All Souls' Day at the cemetery of St. John Parish in Imperial, Mo.

BISBEE-Holy Rosary: Lavina TschepenNov. 11, 2011; Frances B. Sattler-March 20, 2012.

BOTTINEAU-St. Mark: Clayton GagnerMay 7, 2012; Trevor Beyer-May 11, 2012; Terry Goehring-June 27, 2012; Leah Bergeron-July 11, 2012; Jerome Christenson-July 14, 2012; Emery Carbonneau-Aug. 6, 2012; Everett SolperSept. 1, 2012.

BUCHANAN-St. Margaret Mary: Delores Boyle-Sept. 29, 2012.

BUFFALO-St. Thomas: Michael VavraNov. 28, 2011.

CANDO-Sacred Heart: John J. LaturnusJuly 23, 2012; Lana Overby-July 27, 2012; Dr. George H. Hilts, II, Aug. 28, 2012.

CARRINGTON-Sacred Heart: Lee M. Manley-Dec. 15, 2011; Christian “Christ” Klein-Jan. 29, 2012; William “Bill” CarrFeb. 17, 2012; Richard “Dick” C. Erickson-Feb. 28, 2012; James “Jim” Erickson-March 30, 2012; George Bachmeier-June 3, 2012; Russell D. Sherman, Sr.-July 6, 2012; Katharine Grosser-Aug. 26, 2012.

CASSELTON-St. Leo: Clarence J. Baumler-Oct. 14, 2011; Leo Baumler-Oct. 29, 2011; Rolandis McComb-Nov. 8, 2011; Vincent Bachmeier-April 13, 2012; Eugene R. Kaatz-Oct. 13, 2012.

CAVALIER-St. Brigid of Ireland: LaVerne Scholler-Jan. 6, 2012; John P. MichelsAug. 24, 2012; Wade M. Puppe-Sept. 6,

2012; Florence Mae Robinson-Sept. 10, 2012.

CAYUGA-Sts. Peter & Paul: Priscilla Isensee-Oct. 31, 2011; John Banish-Feb. 23, 2012; Arlene Berg-June 11, 2012; Florence Vaplon-Sept. 2, 2012; Sandra Kiefer-Oct. 10, 2012.

COOPERSTOWN-St. George: Ralph Fiebiger-March 25, 2012; Dorothy Geiger-May 14, 2012; Lawrence HeinzeOct. 2, 2012.

CRYSTAL-St. Patrick: Madrienne O'KeefeDec. 30, 2011.

DEVILS LAKE-St. Joseph: George A. Laturnus-Oct. 2, 2011; Robert “Bob” Meier-Oct. 5, 2011; Bernadine “Bonnie” Skurdall-Oct. 15, 2011; Jean K. DavisMiller-Oct. 26, 2011; Betty L. CharlesNov. 13, 2011; Milfred T. HermansonNov. 26, 2011; Bernard J. Schmitz-Nov. 26, 2011; Philip R. Taylor-Nov. 27, 2011; Bert W. Schall-Dec. 4, 2011; Dennis M. Scharf-Dec. 5, 2011; Michael “Dick” R. Neis-Dec. 7, 2011; June P. Aus-Dec. 18, 2011; Julian J. Kostecki-Dec. 22, 2011; Violet Deplazes-Dec. 27, 2011; Martin “Chib” Azure-Jan. 8, 2012; Eileen L. Zettler-Jan. 10, 2012; Robert F. DurbinJan. 20, 2012; Daniel A. Kitsch-Feb. 3, 2012; William “Bill” G. Brown-Feb. 7, 2012; Aloysia “Lucy” Wentz-Feb. 13, 2012; Barbara A. Dodgson-Feb. 18, 2012; Robert “Bob” L. Anderson-Feb. 25, 2012; Patricia “Pat” M. Idland-March 25, 2012; Julius M. Schafer-March 29, 2012; Dr. William Turkula-March 29, 2012; Anthony “Tony” Schneider-April 10, 2012; Mathilda “Tillie” Larson-April 16, 2012; Leland N. Windjue-April 16, 2012; Ed-

ward S. Wentz-April 17, 2012; Gerald D. Dahm-April 18, 2012; Lena Frith-April 19, 2012; Theresa “Terri” I. CorneillieApril 21, 2012; Duane “Dewey” T. Pesek-April 24, 2012; Nannette L. MartinApril 26, 2012; Joseph M. Axtman-April 28, 2012; Shirley A. Schmaltz-April 30, 2012; Maryann Reiger-May 10, 2012; Edward J. Volk-May 12, 2012; Elizabeth Matthews-May 13, 2012; Dr. Anthony L. Rayer-May 17, 2012; Mary T. KuntzMay 26, 2012; Rose M. Gulseth-May 27, 2012; Ricky G. Nelson-June 5, 2012; Mardell LaMotte-June 9, 2012; Peter L. Hanson-June 11, 2012; Lawrence “Buddy” V. Berg-June 13, 2012; Frank D. Hornstein-June 14, 2012; Jerome Senger-June 15, 2012; Louie J. Steffen-June 17, 2012; Frances C. Hager-June 22, 2012; Anita L. Anderson-Aug. 13, 2012; Frances M. Keller-Sept. 13, 2012; Virginia E. Schmitz-Sept. 21, 2012; Ruby I. Miller-Oct. 6, 2012; Christian “Chris” V. Mathieson-Oct. 11, 2012; Doreen M. Fandrich-Oct. 13, 2012; Philmena “Phyllis” Hawn-Oct. 14, 2012; Jacqueline A. Nelson-Oct. 15, 2012.

DICKEY-Assumption: Darrel C. KramerNov. 14, 2011.

DRAKE-St. Margaret Mary: Roberta J. Alme-Jan. 21, 2012; Lucille HanenbergApril 17, 2012; Joseph A. Schell-April 27, 2012; Roseina Weninger-July 28, 2012.

DRAYTON-St. Edward: Patrick AndersonDec. 12, 2011; Joseph Dvorak-Feb. 4, 2012.

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Continued from page 20 DUNSEITH-St. Michael the Archangel: Susan Marie Boyer-Oct. 13, 2011; Eastman J. Nadeau-Oct. 29, 2011; Gary F. HenryNov. 6, 2011; Virgil P. Henry-Nov. 6, 2011; John Belgarde, Jr.-Nov. 28, 2011; Renee Salmonson-Jan. 9, 2012; Veronica Azure-Feb. 2, 2012; Christopher B. Forschen-Feb. 14, 2012; Blenda A. Decoteau-Feb. 28, 2012; Judy Poitra-March 12, 2012; Sylvia M. Morin-March 24, 2012; Barbara C. Henry-April 17, 2012; Mary J. Baker-Sept. 20, 2012.

EDGELEY-Transfiguration: Jacob HulmDec. 14, 2011; Casimer Schlosser-Feb. 9, 2012; Herman Biegler-March 13, 2012; Elizabeth Schmidt-July 22, 2012; Faye Heim-Aug. 14, 2012; Gene Radermacher-Sept. 17, 2012.

ELLENDALE-St. Helena: Kathleen M. Podoll-Dec. 22, 2011; Robert R. BettingSept. 14, 2012; Jim Brokaw-Oct. 9, 2012; John Borg-Oct. 24, 2012.

ENDERLIN-St. Patrick: Dennis ArchboldNov. 6, 2011; Eileen Archbold-Dec. 1, 2011; Helen Mougey-Feb. 8, 2012; Francis Archbold-June 16, 2012; Paula J. Almonte-Aug. 14, 2012; Jerome F. Klonecky-Oct. 30, 2012.

ESMOND-St. Boniface: Marvelyn LeierNov. 28, 2011; Sebastian Haman-Dec. 17, 2011; James Duffey-March 1, 2012; Agnes Grossman-March 24, 2012.

FARGO-Cathedral of St. Mary: Stanley Smedsrud-Oct. 7, 2011; Clarice “Patsy” Jones-Oct. 7, 2011; Magdalena Marie Schmidt-Oct. 20, 2011; Donald Gooselaw-Oct. 31, 2011; Deborah Nicoloff-Nov. 29, 2011; Palmer GooselawDec. 24, 2011; Joyce Sherman-Jan. 8, 2012; Helen Dix-Jan. 12, 2012; Raymond Fettig-Jan. 28, 2012; Florence “Faye” Bissel-Feb. 5, 2012; Florence Johnson-Feb. 5, 2012; Jakob Olson-Feb. 10, 2012; Calverna “Cally” SchloesserFeb. 20, 2012; Thomas J. Suppa-Feb. 27, 2012; Antoinette “Teddy” Freeman-May 2, 2012; Leo S. Toay, Sr.-May 24, 2012; Clara Geiss-June 13, 2012; Edward J. Foy, Jr .- June 22, 2012; Beverly Hanson-July 8, 2012; Jeanne Weaver-July 18, 2012; Howard Fischer-July 24, 2012; Nancy Marsden-Sept. 3, 2012; Mary J. Bonemeyer-Sept. 15, 2012; Loucille HischertSept. 22, 2012; Frances Crummy-Oct. 25, 2012.

FARGO-Holy Spirit: Albert “Bud” Schwinden-Oct. 16, 2011; Edward ProchniakOct. 17, 2011; Richard “Dick” Witt-Oct. 25, 2011; Mary M. Jansen-Nov. 6, 2011; Leona M. Weist-Dec. 6, 2011; Florence Schmidt-Dec. 15, 2011; Edward Christianson-Dec. 20, 2011; Laurie K. LarsonJan. 8, 2012; Lambert Vogel-Jan. 15, 2012; Mildred Connolly-Feb. 12, 2012; Clayton L. Hettwer-March 9, 2012; Elizabeth L. Spaeth-March 17, 2012; Orville E. Kelly-March 28, 2012; Jean A. Kappel-April 6, 2012; Alexander B. Klinkhammer-April 7, 2012; Gerald E. Hearnen-April 24, 2012; Clarence C. Lind-April 27, 2012; James R. McLaughlin-May 8, 2012; Bentley M. Horner-May 16, 2012; Gary L. Fischer-June 3, 2012; Carolyn Hedley-June 8, 2012; Jacob “Jack” Heidrich-June 24, 2012; Anton J. Magelky-June 27, 2012; Steven F. Dilger-July 18, 2012; Maxine M. EricksonJuly 29, 2012; Muriel H. Crocker-Aug. 15, 2012; Victor L. Welk-Aug. 18, 2012; Derroll H. Cysewski-Aug. 21, 2012; Margaret Swanick-Aug. 27, 2012; Walter “Sam” Berg-Sept. 4, 2012; Grace Ann Wilhelmi-Sept. 6, 2012; Scott L. Seley-

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A member of the U.S. Army Old Guard places a flag at one of the more than 220,000 graves of fallen U.S. military service members buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

Sept. 20, 2012; Peter Wickenheiser-Oct. 1, 2012; Albertine Johnson-Oct. 6, 2012; Robert Longhenry-Oct. 8, 2012; Elizabeth Garnier-Oct. 13, 2012.

FARGO-Nativity: Geraldine Frost-Oct. 3, 2011; Albert Backer-Nov. 12, 2011; Karen Walz-Nov. 15, 2011; Thomas Fischer-Nov. 16, 2011; Agnes AndersonNov. 18, 2011; Elizabeth R. GaffaneyDec. 4, 2011; Larry Frost-Dec. 6, 2011; LeRoy Winter-Jan. 8, 2012; Ronald Krupich-Feb. 2, 2012; Henry “Mac” McCormick-Feb. 9, 2012; Dolores A. Ertsgaard-Feb. 16, 2012; Joseph A. BuehlApril 6, 2012; Ronald Bushaw-April 15, 2012; Michael Pronovost-May 1, 2012; Floyd Brown-May 9, 2012; Erin Malnory-May 18, 2012; Earl W. SornsinJune 6, 2012; Frances BartholomewSept. 2, 2012; Marjorie Laney-Oct. 6, 2012.

FARGO-St. Anthony of Padua: Robert A. Ward-Oct. 11, 2011; Lucille Duval-Nov. 2, 2011; Francis Hager-Nov. 6, 2011; Raphael “Ray” H. Bruns-Dec. 27, 2011; Marie Rheault-Jan. 16, 2012; Dan L. Jahner-Feb. 20, 2012; Harley Smith-March 4, 2012; Daniel W. Schlenk-April 3, 2012; Gerald Tvedt-April 17, 2012; Don Schmidt-April 23, 2012; Rachel Burcham-May 4, 2012; Patricia LaCroixMay 5, 2012; Roger Hell-May 27, 2012; Ronald Ridl-June 5, 2012; Pat Morrissey-June 12, 2012; Evangeline Schweitzer-June 16, 2012; Bernice Tessier-June 27, 2012; Karen A. Schott-July 10, 2012; Lucinda Andersen-Aug. 3, 2012; Evangeline “Angel” Brown-Aug. 5, 2012; Mary “Jean” Wold-Aug. 7, 2012; John W. Cleary-Sept. 4, 2012; Bernard VanyoSept. 13, 2012; Karen M. Miller-Sept. 28, 2012; Lori A. Geller-Oct. 7, 2012; Willis A. Clemenson-Oct. 7, 2012; Tony Honek-Oct. 15, 2012; Donald E. Berg-Oct. 27, 2012.

FARGO-Sts. Anne & Joachim: Robert Rudh-March 9, 2011; Richard J. SteidlNov. 26, 2011; Ronald A. Barstad-Dec. 15, 2011; Frances “Fran” Shahane-Jan. 5, 2012; Brian R. Nelson-Feb. 19, 2012; Barbara Ruth Ringuete-July 10, 2012; John E. “Cap” Smith-Aug. 11, 2012; Lorenza P. Bittner-Sept. 24, 2012; Mary J. Compeau-Sept. 25, 2012; Marguerite Samuel-Oct. 1, 2012.

FARGO-St. Paul’s Newman Center: Verna J. Olsen-Aug. 11, 2012.

FESSENDEN-St. Augustine: Laken RexineNov. 12, 2011; Michelle Lamm-Nov. 22, 2011; Ellery Ehni-June 16, 2012; Bonnie Overbeck-June 22, 2012.

FINGAL-Holy Trinity: Aldean Klein-Aug. 4, 2012.

FORMAN-St. Mary: Anna Martin-Oct. 2, 2011; Charles “Chuck” Even-Dec. 7, 2011; Helen Mlnarik-Feb. 26, 2012; Anna Hosford-Feb. 26, 2012; Teresa A. Greene-March 3, 2012; Mira V. HayenMarch 14, 2012; Curtis L. Hayen-March 19, 2012; Lawrence L. Evan-April 10, 2012; Vune A. Schreiner-April 28, 2012.

FORT TOTTEN-Seven Dolors Catholic Mission: Danyell F. Littlewind-March 16, 2012; Clarence E. Gourneau-March 22, 2012; Martha Littlewind-RobertsonApril 10, 2012; Tyrone A. Chaske-April 13, 2012; Claudette R. Williams-April 20, 2012; Roxann A. Young-May 7, 2012; RayShaun D. Sherman-June 22, 2012; Tyson R. Sherman, Jr.-June 22, 2012; Michael W. Joshua-July 11, 2012; Byron W. Williams-July 26, 2012; Walter G. Cavanaugh-Aug. 6, 2012; Vincent R. Sherman-Aug. 27, 2012; Andrew “Chuck” Greywater-Oct. 12, 2012.

GENESEO-St. Martin of Tours: John Manikowski-Feb. 24, 2012; Robert Wisnewski-June 26, 2012.

GRAFTON-St. John the Evangelist: Georgia A. Burianek-Oct. 23, 2011; Dorothy Bittner-Nov. 12, 2011; Richard LangowskiNov. 13, 2011; Benedict “Ben” DusekNov. 19, 2011; Sharon Wosick-Jan. 10, 2012; Gilbert Latraille-Feb. 26, 2012; Raymond Kasprick-March 15, 2012; Orlyn Berg-March 20, 2012; Janice Johnson-April 29, 2012; Patrick McCannMay 4, 2012; Robert Dolan-May 25, 2012; George Miller-June 4, 2012; Ruth Bina-June 5, 2012; Jane M. NarvesonJune 23, 2012; Leonard Schuster-July 6, 2012; Betty Jean Samson-July 23, 2012; Rene Saenz, Sr.-Aug. 8, 2012; Kristine “Kris” Dusek-Aug. 14, 2012; Rose M. Narveson-Aug. 15, 2012; Doris M. Langowski-Aug. 15, 2012; Evelyn “Bobby” Knutson-Aug. 16, 2012; Frank J. RoseAug. 21, 2012; Jack L. Elshaug-Sept. 19, 2012.

GRAND FORKS-Holy Family: Stephie Perkerewicz-Oct. 6, 2011; Ernest “Ernie” Vanyo-Oct. 26, 2011; Herbert WoodsNov. 5, 2011; Kevin J. Cooper-Nov. 12, 2011; Donald Bothun-Nov. 20, 2011; Sean Dacus-Nov. 29, 2011; Kathleen Cook-Dec. 3, 2011; Michael Storcy-Dec. 4, 2011; Laura Lindemoen-Dec. 5, 2011; Mary Capes-Dec. 5, 2011; Magdalen Boom-Dec. 8, 2011; Jacqueline PesekDec. 13, 2011; Theresa A. Devos-Jan. 1, 2012; Paul Ruddy-Jan. 20, 2012; Andrew W. Fritz-Jan. 24, 2012; John Sang-Jan. 25, 2012; Leonard Conley-Feb. 18, 2012; Agnes Staniszewski-Feb. 28, 2012; Sharon Mutscher-March 2, 2012; Agatha C. Myers-March 6, 2012; Thomas J. Brossart-March 9, 2012; Lois H. Kozojed-April 3, 2012; George LaMora-April 3, 2012; Donna M. Larson-April 4, 2012; Howard Webb-April 8, 2012; John KalalApril 15, 2012; Gerald “Jerry” Bina-May 4, 2012; Bernard “Bernie” Banks-May 7, 2012; Danelle Appel-May 16, 2012; Margaret Omdahl-June 5, 2012; Mary Klennert-June 22, 2012; Ivan E. Nelson-June 24, 2012; Elaine Pierce-June 26, 2012; Eva Schempp-June 30, 2012; Sue McGurran-July 5, 2012; Madonna Fetsch-July 8, 2012; Veronica GregoireJuly 22, 2012; Roger D. Riske-July 26, 2012; John L. Ewens-Aug. 8, 2012; Fred Arnason-Aug. 15, 2012; Dorothy LaHaise-Aug. 19, 2012; John SlominskiAug. 24, 2012; Nikko Latavia Haynes, Jr.-Sept. 1, 2012; Philip R. Thomas-Sept.

4, 2012; Deanna Linneman-Sept. 6, 2012; Roy Gregoire-Oct. 5, 2012; Dennis J. Fontaine-Oct. 8, 2012; Jeanne Gregory-Oct. 12, 2012; Howard M. PribulaOct. 14, 2012.

GRAND FORKS-St. Mary: Catherine M. Marynik-Nov. 3, 2011; Luella “June” Holliday-Nov. 29, 2011; Stanley C. Byzewski-Jan. 4, 2012; Richard L. Thompson-Jan. 25, 2012; Grace Hughes-March 12, 2012; Francisco Del Valle-April 29, 2012; CeCelia R. Scherer-July 5, 2012; Francis “Fran” Majors-July 7, 2012; Tina R. Moffett-July 8, 2012.

GRAND FORKS-St. Michael: William “Bill” Saumur-Oct. 15, 2011; Rita MulliganOct. 26, 2011; William “Bill” DelanoOct. 27, 2011; Art K. Maszk-Nov. 13, 2011; Edward H. Jackson-Nov. 17, 2011; Donald L. Walior-Nov. 17, 2011; Florence M. Welstad-Nov. 18, 2011; William “Bill” T. Lunski-Nov. 24, 2011; Margaret M. Peterson-Dec. 8, 2011; Mary “Sue” Murray-Dec. 8, 2011; Mary A. Severinson-Dec. 9, 2011; Sylvia Raymond-Dec. 9, 2011; Jean B. Cossette-Dec. 12, 2011; Donald F. Peterson-Dec. 12, 2011; Roger L. Fish-Dec. 13, 2011; Frances OsowskiDec. 14, 2011; Paul R. Meyer-Dec. 21, 2011; George W. Scheving-Dec. 25, 2011; Raymond J. Higgins-Dec. 27, 2011; Travis J. Williams-Dec. 29, 2011; William E. Hennessy-Dec. 30, 2011; Robert L. Barnett, Jr.-Jan. 6, 2012; Dolores Klemisch-Jan. 17, 2012; Evelyn U. Prowse-Jan. 20, 2012; James F. Penwarden-Jan. 21, 2012; Joan E. Ryan-March 3, 2012; Cindy Green-March 6, 2012; Connie Ann Benson-March 12, 2012; Sylvester H. Mokerski-March 16, 2012; Shauna L. Harris Simpson-March 16, 2012; Leonard “Len” L. Wynne-March 21, 2012; Wayne T. Kuzel-March 25, 2012; Muriel I. Saumur-March 30, 2012; Dennis Goetz-April 15, 2012; Mary J. Hennessy-April 16, 2012; Marie B. Novak-April 20, 2012; John Bossoletti-April 23, 2012; Pamela J. Greenwood-April 25, 2012; Nadine E. Johnson-April 26, 2012; LaVerne A. Wilson-April 27, 2012; Donald J. Herdegen-April 27, 2012; Please turn to WE REMEMBER on page 22

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NEWEARTH 2011; Lajune Gibbon-Jan. 18, 2012; Elwood Nelson-Jan. 21, 2012; Marvin Betting-Feb. 22, 2012; Darlyne GibbonApril 16, 2012; Richard Peterson-Sept.

25, 2012.

Continued from page 21 Duane J. Schiller-May 11, 2012; Loren R. Dusterhoft-May 28, 2012; Vicki L. Kavadas-June 2, 2012; Richard “Rick” Mitchell-June 5, 2012; Donald WrightJune 8, 2012; Stanley Svoboda-June 10, 2012; Gerald “Jerry” L. O'Connor-June 24, 2012; Deloris F. Meyer-July 2, 2012; Patricia L. Ferencik-July 11, 2012; Bonita “Bonnie” L. Thompson-July 14, 2012; Addison Mae Czapiewski-July 25, 2012; Mary Klinicke-July 25, 2012; Ethel M. Mohn-Aug. 26, 2012; Florianna “Florie” Lunski-Sept. 2, 2012; Melinda “Nina” E. Lang-Sept. 7, 2012; Esther E. BellmoreSept. 18, 2012; Nordean “Dean” EkrenSept. 24, 2012; Kathryn “Katie” KalenzeOct. 9, 2012; Marjorie “Marge” O. Murphy-Oct. 24, 2012; Thomas M. Mesheski-Oct. 26, 2012; Anna M. VolkOct. 27, 2012.

MINTO-Sacred Heart: Irene Ruzicka-Nov. 4, 2011; Isabel Narloch-Nov. 29, 2011; Joseph Durkin-Feb. 25, 2012; Rodell Phelan-March 10, 2012; Godfrey F. Dvorak-Aug. 5, 2012; Yvonne Frost-Aug. 6, 2012; Charles Odstrcil, Sr.-Oct. 13, 2012.

MOORETON-St. Anthony: Martha Heitkamp-June 14, 2012.

MUNICH-St. Mary: Richard A. ThomasSept. 15, 2012.

GRAND FORKS-St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center: Theresa Pupino-Feb. 3, 2012; Joyce Driscoll-Aug. 20, 2012.

GWINNER-St. Vincent: Irene BotnerMarch 8, 2012.

HANKINSON-St. Philip: Donald E. MeyerDec. 7, 2011; Anton “Tony” Lenzen, Jr.April 23, 2012; Leonard J. BirnbaumMay 11, 2012.

HARVEY-St. Cecilia: Eugene Frye-Oct. 5, 2011; Gabriel Keller-Oct. 24, 2011; Ann Streifel-Nov. 27, 2011; Robert Seibel-Jan. 6, 2012; Edward Keller-March 31, 2012; Genevieve Heisler-May 7, 2012; Jeff Block-May 8, 2012; Elizabeth BeckerMay 25, 2012; Dorothy Johnson-May 28, 2012; George Koble-May 31, 2012; Orine Waldoch-June 3, 2012; Duane L. Knudtson-July 6, 2012; Joyce RavnaasJuly 20, 2012; Edward C. Piatz-July 28, 2012; Gloria A. Muscha-Aug. 1, 2012; Martin N. Stumpf-Aug. 18, 2012; Mary E. Bichler-Aug. 25, 2012; Jason J. Thomas-Sept. 2, 2012; Llewelyn Hoffner-Sept. 8, 2012; Leonard G. SchneibelOct. 12, 2012.

HILLSBORO-St. Rose of Lima: Lois Fertman-Dec. 13, 2011; Ashley Haines-Dec. 24, 2011; Tim Schreiner-Feb. 1, 2012; Lynn Kritzberger-Feb. 24, 2012; Ruth E. Johnson-May 22, 2012; Walter KozojedMay 24, 2012; Edna Vettel-June 19, 2012; Rodney Glomsrud-Aug. 31, 2012; Daniel Downs-Sept. 5, 2012; Delores McNamee-Sept. 8, 2012.

HURDSFIELD-St. Patrick: Lawrence MertzMay 17, 2012.

JAMESTOWN-St. James Basilica: Robert A. Cebula-Oct. 7, 2011; Eugene George Wilmart-Oct. 11, 2011; Michael J. Caulfield-Oct. 19, 2011; Richard MichaelsonOct. 26, 2011; Adolph Greshik-Nov. 25, 2011; Patricia D. McCommon-Nov. 29, 2011; Lyle Leonard-Nov. 30, 2011; Muriel “Molly” I. DiBrito-Dec. 13, 2011; Rose Conley-Dec. 23, 2011; Clement “Bob” Lonski-Jan. 12, 2012; Eunice Emo-Jan. 12, 2012; Geraldine Bernabucci-Jan. 24, 2012; Elizabeth Stroh-Jan. 26, 2012; Jax P. Eckroth-Jan. 29, 2012; Esther Hockert-Feb. 5, 2012; Marie HessFeb. 19, 2012; Celine Leyendecker-Feb. 26, 2012; Patrick F. Daly-Feb. 28, 2012; Loren W. Lind-March 10, 2012; Margaret Exner-March 12, 2012; Thomas Edgekoski-March 13, 2012; Esther Schumacher-March 19, 2012; Randy Goldade-March 21, 2012; Wendy KaiserMarch 25, 2012; Benedict Holzer-March 27, 2012; Darlene M. Hogan-April 8, 2012; Clara McGruder-May 25, 2012; Cynthia Prodzinski-May 31, 2012; Margaret Weatherly-June 9, 2012; Mildred

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A girl holds a candle beside tombstones as a family visits the graves of deceased relatives at Heroes' Cemetery in Manila, Philippines.

“Millie” T. Hastings-July 17, 2012; Casey Helmstetler-July 17, 2012; Sarah Johnson-Aug. 14, 2012; Rita A. Moser-Aug. 18, 2012; Diane Palmer-Aug. 23, 2012; Anne Marie Greshik-Aug. 24, 2012; Mary Ann Fode-Aug. 25, 2012; Jim Schmoker-Sept. 13, 2012; Verna M. Peterson-Sept. 18, 2012.

JESSIE-St. Lawrence: Mary Helen Ressler-Sept. 16, 2012.

KARLSRUHE-Sts. Peter & Paul: Eva AbelOct. 5, 2011; Joseph Leier-May 16, 2012; Helen Klein-June 8, 2012; Delores “Pat” Klein-July 5, 2012.

KENSAL-St. John: Rose Somsen-Jan. 23, 2012.

KINDRED-St. Maurice: Beverly Sauvageau-Hanson-July 8, 2012; Robert Odegaard-Sept. 7, 2012.

LAKOTA-St. Mary of the Assumption: Maxine Anseth-Feb. 28, 2012; Robert Dougherty-May 4, 2012; Marguerite Sitar-July 27, 2012; Dorothy Cepak-Aug. 3, 2012.

LANGDON-St. Alphonsus: Leonard Ekberg-Oct. 24, 2011; Madeline RohdeOct. 29, 2011; Pearl Chaput-Dec. 28, 2011; Josephine Gapp-Jan. 9, 2012; Leonard Schill-Feb. 5, 2012; Helen Irwin-Feb. 20, 2012; Agnes Waslaski-Feb. 20, 2012; Wilfred “Kak” Kakela-March 31, 2012; Parnell Kartes-April 9, 2012; Imelda Chaput-April 13, 2012; Wallace Sauer-May 15, 2012; Edwin SchefterJune 8, 2012; Larry Koehmstedt-June 10, 2012; Richard “Dick” L. Otto-June 12, 2012; Fern Spanier-July 22, 2012; Rosina Hoffarth-Aug. 28, 2012; Jack Bisenius-Sept. 10, 2012; Elizabeth Schaan-Sept. 14, 2012; Lucy Agnes-Sept.

25, 2012.

LANKIN-St. Joseph: Bridgette J. JehlickaAug. 6, 2012; Walter H. PokrzywinskiAug. 9, 2012; Blanche E. Swartz-Aug. 16, 2012.

LARIMORE-St. Stephen: Milton SmithOct. 10, 2011; Robert Weber-Dec. 31, 2011; Charles Houska-Jan. 18, 2012; Norma Hofer-Feb. 6, 2012; Henry Tretter-Feb. 8, 2012; Margaret Nelson-Feb.

9, 2012; Carl Larsgaard-June 24, 2012; Joshua Scheitel-Sept. 24, 2012.

LEEDS-St. Vincent de Paul: Edward M. Ripplinger-March 24, 2012.

LIDGERWOOD-St. Boniface: Ambrose Ahmann-Nov. 8, 2011; Gretchen FoertschDec. 12, 2011; Raymond BohnenstinglDec. 18, 2011; Clarice Brackin-April 20, 2012; Lynn Kratcha-July 25, 2012; Helen Bozovsky-Aug. 1, 2012.

LISBON-St. Aloysius: Todd Hopkins-Oct. 2, 2011; Shirley Nelson-Dec. 6, 2011; Elaine Elijah-Dec. 13, 2011; Leo LyonsDec. 16, 2011; Robert Nelson-Dec. 28, 2011; Rebecca Lyons-Jan. 3, 2012; Harold Moll-Jan. 27, 2012; Loren Bergemann-Feb. 7, 2012; Walter Schmit-April 9, 2012; Lois Cruden-July 8, 2012; David Roach-July 20, 2012.

NAPOLEON-St. Philip Neri: Leo RoehrichNov. 16, 2011; Genevieve “Jenny” KraftNov. 19, 2011; Catherine Fettig-Nov. 27, 2011; Bernard “Ben” Fettig-Dec. 29, 2011; Baltzer “Bill” Schmitt-Feb. 25, 2012; Leicha Rae Schmidt-March 17, 2012; Pauline Scherr-March 19, 2012; Robyn M. Jangula-March 21, 2012; Adam Johs-May 2, 2012; Vincent J. Magrum-June 1, 2012; Marian Weigel-June 3, 2012; John A. Schumacher-Sept. 29, 2012; Clara Weigel-Oct. 6, 2012; Veronica W. Fettig-Oct. 9, 2012; Leo GrossOct. 18, 2012.

NECHE-Sts. Nereus & Achilleus: Edward Zaharia-June 16, 2012; Gladys A. Meagher-Aug. 19, 2012.

NEKOMA-St. Edward: Joseph L. KucharJune 5, 2012; Carol “Kaye” GronhovdOct. 5, 2012.

NEW ROCKFORD-St. John the Evangelist: Arlene P. Klocke-Nov. 14, 2011; John L. Klocke-Jan. 2, 2012; Todd M. Georgeson-Jan. 6, 2012; Lilly C. Tangney-Feb. 9, 2012; Marcy Munson-Feb. 11, 2012; Roger D. Gronos-Feb. 12, 2012; Kimberly Seiler-Feb. 20, 2012; Gerard Schuchard-March 21, 2012; Barbara E. Wishinsky-June 14, 2012; Mylidia C. Allmaras-July 2, 2012; Frances E. HitzOct. 18, 2012.

MADDOCK-St. William: Patricia M. ScottNov. 24, 2011; Agnes Ellingson-July 15, 2012.

OAKES-St. Charles Borromeo: William “Bill” Harris-Oct. 22, 2011; Gary KelsenDec. 1, 2011; Julius Meier-Jan. 25, 2012; Christina Larson-April 14, 2012; Emma Maley-April 24, 2012; Anna BonnettJuly 3, 2012.

MANTADOR-Sts. Peter & Paul: Mildred C. Haus-Jan. 5, 2012; Theodore “Joe” Mertes-Jan. 16, 2012.

OAKWOOD-Sacred Heart: Halward Dipple-Oct. 24, 2011; Margaret Demers-May 24, 2012.

MANVEL-St. Timothy: Josephine LiebergOct. 6, 2011; Cynthia Mozinski-Feb. 3, 2012; Rosalie Yvonne Paur-July 11, 2012; Gerald Robert Sweeney-Aug. 31, 2012; Nancy Orlando-Sept. 13, 2012; Shirley M. Hoverson-Oct. 19, 2012.

ORISKA-St. Bernard of Clairvaux: Dorothe Pearson-March 17, 2012.

MAYVILLE-Our Lady of Peace: Robert “Bob” L. von Ruden-Oct. 27, 2011; F. S. “Scott” Weiler-Dec. 10, 2011; Donald M. von Ruden-Dec. 29, 2011; Wendell “Wendy” Capouch-Jan. 16, 2012; Christina C. Rohloff-April 8, 2012.

MCHENRY-Sts. Peter & Paul: Joann Frappier-Aug. 16, 2012; Marvin JohnsonOct. 2, 2012.

MEDINA-St. Mary: Rosie Bohn-Nov. 7, 2011.

MICHIGAN-St. Lawrence O’Toole: Peter K. McKenzie-April 2, 2012; Joseph “Joe” Ridl-June 15, 2012; Bob Lamb-July 29, 2012.

MILNOR-St. Arnold: Richard Biss-Oct. 25,

PARK RIVER-St. Mary: Raymond E. Alkofer-Oct. 3, 2011; Gilbert SchommerDec. 23, 2011; Dr. Phyllis W. CowgerJan. 12, 2012; Caroline Karas-Jan. 30, 2012; Eugene Schildberger-March 18, 2012; Gerald F. Sobolik-June 6, 2012; Adolph Drtina-June 10, 2012; John R. Sobolik-Oct. 9, 2012; LaVerne M. Spanie-Oct. 9, 2012.

PINGREE-St. Michael: William “Billy” Trecker, Jr.-Oct. 7, 2011.

PISEK-St. John Nepomucene: Mary A. Krile-March 18, 2012; Florence PeterkaAug. 7, 2012; Ludger Kadlec-Sept. 16, 2012.

REYNOLDS-Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Edward Vettel-Nov. 6, 2011; Lewis GriggsJan. 8, 2012; Anna Mae SzymanskiMarch 30, 2012.

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Continued from page 22 ROCK LAKE-Immaculate Heart of Mary: Floy Mae Higgins-May 22, 2012.

ROLETTE-Sacred Heart: Melissa TetraultJune 13, 2012; Luella D. Delmaire-June 24, 2012; Marie A. Roberge-July 24, 2012; Annette J. Boucher-Sept. 7, 2012.

ROLLA-St. Joachim: Benjamin E. LongieNov. 7, 2011; James “Jim” F. BrombergJan. 25, 2012; Douglas Manson-Feb. 13, 2012; Lydia Eller-May 3, 2012; Jack Seghers-May 24, 2012; Helen NeameyerJuly 27, 2012.

RUGBY-St. Therese the Little Flower: Michael Childress-Oct. 19, 2011; Peter “Pete” L. Mattern-Dec. 5, 2011; Frances E. Tuchscherer-Dec. 16, 2011; Eve Childress-Feb. 10, 2012; Mark J. Butz-Feb. 20, 2012; Marie C. Mitzel-April 2, 2012; Theresa Jordan-April 3, 2012; Dorothy G. Richter-April 20, 2012; Peter M. VolkApril 25, 2012; Joseph J. Brossart-May 3, 2012; Frank Kuntz-May 6, 2012; Rosemary P. Solem-May 12, 2012; Frances Hoffart-May 12, 2012; Ashley F. HouimJune 17, 2012; Clara Jaeger-June 28, 2012; Anna M. Selensky-July 29, 2012; Barney J. Bischoff-Aug. 27, 2012; H. Veronica Buchl-Sept. 8, 2012; Katherine Voeller-Sept. 21, 2012; Herbert R. Filler, Jr.-Sept. 28, 2012; Joseph S. Binfet-Oct. 6, 2012; Casper C. Bachmeier -Oct. 19, 2012.

SAINT JOHN-St. John: Darryl Charbonneau-Nov. 2, 2011; Grace Hanse-Nov. 9, 2011; Joseph D. Allard-Jan. 22, 2012; Bobbie Jo Larocque-March 31, 2012; Jeannotte M. Belgarde-April 13, 2012; Evelyn Peterson-June 14, 2012.

SAINT MICHAEL-St. Michael's Indian Catholic Mission: Edwina Cloud-Oct. 16, 2011; Honor Roofwalker-Oct. 23, 2011; Solomon Ross-Oct. 27, 2011; Ermen Brown, Sr.-Nov. 9, 2011; Manuel Littlewind, Jr.-Dec. 18, 2011; Derrell Gannon-Jan. 6, 2012; Lindsay Falcon-Jan. 24, 2012; Pauline Wetzel-Borg-Jan. 30, 2012; Amelia B. Thompson-March 8, 2012; Mia J. Griffin-March 22, 2012; Roberta L. Bell-April 10, 2012; Neil Greywater-April 13, 2012; Destiny M. Taylor-May 9, 2012; Kale A. Greywater-May 11, 2012; Ordelle Guy-May 30, 2012; Marie E. Peltier-June 12, 2012; Marie E. Jackson-June 15, 2012; Wade Ross-June 16, 2012; Donald J. Belgarde, Jr.-June 23, 2012; Debra Dogskin-July 7, 2012; Terrance Guy-Aug. 3, 2012; Noah PoitraAug. 29, 2012; Giles Yankton-Sept. 6, 2012; Alex Yankton-Sept. 15, 2012; Jacqueline A. Nelson-Oct. 15, 2012.

SANBORN-Sacred Heart: George L. KleinSept. 26, 2012.

SELZ-St. Anthony: Adam Kline-Oct. 4, 2011; Rose Hoffart-Weniger-Oct. 10, 2011; Mary Thomas-April 14, 2012; Ambrose Schneider-June 7, 2012; Ludvina Richter-July 22, 2012.

STARKWEATHER-Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Marlene Uhlenkamp-May 27, 2012; Janet K. Bird-July 12, 2012.

STEELE-St. Francis de Sales: Doris Hagens-Nov. 14, 2011; Keith Peterson-Nov. 30, 2011; John Puklich-April 25, 2012; Anton Meier-June 18, 2012; Julia MeierAug. 4, 2012.

SYKESTON-St. Elizabeth: Norbert RichterFeb. 13, 2012; Annette Matteson-May 4, 2012.

TOKIO-Christ the King: Patricia DuboisSam-April 3, 2012.

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A man applies paint on his relatives’ tomb at a public cemetery near Manila, Philippines.

TOWNER-St. Cecilia: Josephine RognlienFeb. 25, 2012; Johanna Amon-March 9, 2012; Mina Hager-April 2, 2012; Helen Carpenter-May 4, 2012; Phillip Warmsbecker-Aug. 27, 2012.

VALLEY CITY-St. Catherine: Edward DoyleDec. 2, 2011; Richard “Rick” DiemertDec. 6, 2011; Harold E. Stroh-Dec. 31, 2011; Joan Lorenz-Jan. 12, 2012; Richard Trzpuc-Feb. 19, 2012; Larry Lindemann-March 17, 2012; Kenneth C. Cruff-April 11, 2012; Rosemary DreherBoggetto-April 20, 2012; Daniel SmithApril 21, 2012; Kenneth Kohler, Sr.-April 22, 2012; Mary C. McLain-July 2, 2012; Jean Weber-July 4, 2012; Frank WolfJuly 12, 2012; Mary E. Fischer-Sept. 20, 2012; Sharon A. Clancy-Oct. 4, 2012.

VELVA-St. Cecilia: LaVerne Stoppleworth-Jan. 1, 2012; Paul R. Colby-Feb. 10, 2012; Dustin Scgatz-Feb. 21, 2012; Chrystopher J. Edwards-Aug. 10, 2012; Clement Leier-Sept. 10, 2012.

WAHPETON-St. John: Mercedes MorrisOct. 26, 2011; Mary Gunderson-Nov. 30, 2011; Alice Morris-Dec. 6, 2011; Mary Ann Breuer-Dec. 8, 2011; Robert C. Schmitt-Jan. 9, 2012; Margaret E. Poss-Jan. 25, 2012; Mary M. RatzlaffJan. 29, 2012; Ricardo “Rick” MartinezFeb. 18, 2012; Karen L. Laumen-March 2, 2012; Arline Meyer-March 10, 2012; Margaret M. Hemsing-March 15, 2012; Mary Ann Anderson-March 16, 2012; Darrell E. Gast-April 16, 2012; John F. Deissler-May 6, 2012; Mary Gette-May 10, 2012; David Krajeck-May 16, 2012; Dr. Walter A. Helland-May 27, 2012; Eva Marie Cossette-June 3, 2012; Helen L. Trcka-June 22, 2012; Robert Wolf-June 24, 2012; Mary Ann Siemieniewski-July 26, 2012; Rebecca S. Miller-Aug. 9, 2012; Mary F. Ruddy-Aug. 27, 2012; Hattie Po-

tocki-Sept. 15, 2012; David L. MeyerSept. 28, 2012; Mike Houle-Oct. 25, 2012; Donald A. Schmitt-Oct. 30, 2012.

WALES-St. Michael: Gibson “Gib” Uhrich-Aug. 7, 2012.

WALHALLA-St. Boniface: Terry GouletOct. 19, 2011; Lea Bailly-Dec. 6, 2011; Mary K. Danielson-Dec. 18, 2011; Kathy Lafferty-Feb. 13, 2012; Robert JeromeApril 4, 2012; Delora G. King-May 11, 2012; Jeannie Danielson-June 30, 2012; Maureen Harvey-July 2, 2012; Idamae Verville-July 15, 2012; Leonard GappJuly 20, 2012; LaRae Hornung-Aug. 30, 2012; Luverne Tesmer-Sept. 14, 2012; Germaine Benoit-Sept. 28, 2012.

WARSAW-St. Stanislaus: Donna “Kay” Stoltman-Nov. 1, 2011; Hilary FeltmanFeb. 29, 2012; Hilary Lizakowski-March 28, 2012; Marian Huggins-May 21, 2012; John F. Kosmatka-June 11, 2012; Lori Ann Grabanski-June 25, 2012; Frances M. Stanislawski-July 19, 2012; James Misialek-Aug. 15, 2012; Joann Slominski-Sept. 13, 2012; Sophie Kulwicki-Sept. 24, 2012; Cyril F. StoltmanOct. 2, 2012.

WEST FARGO-Blessed Sacrament: Marie Lipp-April 21, 2012; Gloria M. MeyerJune 3, 2012; Florence T. Hagensen-June 15, 2012; Leona Weinmann-July 2, 2012; Shirley Ackerman-Aug. 13, 2012; Dale Klinger-Oct. 10, 2012; David Stephan-Oct. 13, 2012.

WEST FARGO-Holy Cross: Bernadette F. Weber-Dec. 18, 2011; Steve WetzsteinDec. 31, 2011; Maurice Richard-Jan. 12, 2012; Allan Ensrud-Jan. 23, 2012; Mike Olheiser-March 4, 2012; Sophie Sonsalia-March 13, 2012; Chase B. BesetteApril 6, 2012; Francis “Leland” Young-

May 24, 2012; Donald E. Busch-June 10, 2012; Catherine J. McKay-June 12, 2012; Kinley R. Snyder-June 29, 2012; Ramona Kautzman-Oct. 15, 2012.

WESTHOPE-St. Andrew: Irene M. RintoulMay 5, 2012; Paxton Lee-May 7, 2012.

WILD RICE-St. Benedict: Ava Louise Erickson-Oct. 8, 2011; Raymond R. Rheault-July 1, 2012; Gerald W. RheaultAug. 19, 2012.

WILLOW CITY-Notre Dame des Victoires: Randy M. Sattler-Jan. 26, 2012.

WIMBLEDON-St. Boniface: Donald Schlecht-Nov. 12, 2011; Virginia LulayDec. 16, 2011; Laudie Cherney-Feb. 8, 2012; Mary Backer-July 18, 2012; Joan Cysewski-July 26, 2012; Scott McMillian-Aug. 4, 2012.

WINDSOR-St. Mathias of Windsor: Delores J. Webber-May 5, 2012.

WYNDMERE-St. John the Baptist: Bill Haberman-Nov. 15, 2011; Lillian DavidMarch 6, 2012; Carol Bernard-Aug. 7, 2012.

ZEELAND-St. Andrew: Leo A. Wolf-April 7, 2012; Amelia Wolf-Aug. 10, 2012.

If we have inadvertently omitted anyone, please notify us by contacting Suzanne Nelson at (701) 356-7944 or by emailing news@fargodiocese.org. The names that were missed will be included in the December issue of New Earth. For the most part, this list includes deaths that fall between Oct. 15, 2011, and Oct. 15, 2012, but there is some variation. If a recent death did not appear on this list, the parish may be saving it for next year’s list because they replied to the New Earth request prior to the recent death occurring.

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NEWEARTH

On serving the reservation:

‘God laid a trap of love and I fell right in it’

By Roxane B. Salonen

Four years into his assignment at St. Michael’s reservation church near Devils Lake, Father Brian Moen still scratches his head while reflecting on how God creatively configured his life’s direction.

He’d been chancellor for the Fargo Diocese just over a year when he found himself in a predicament; one he now views as part of God’s surprising plan.

“God laid a trap of love and I fell right in it,” Father Moen said of how he came to serve the people of Spirit Lake Nation.

Details of the trap had begun being formed as early as his childhood in Park River, located about an hour and a half from the reservation. He was close enough to be aware of another world nearby, though not enough to feel a connection.

But as he grew into his adult life as a

Father Brian Moen, pictured with an image of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, said he felt “a beauty and a closeness to God” when visiting Catholics on the reservation in Belcourt, which eventually led to his being appointed to serve the people of the Spirit Lake Nation at St. Michael’s church near Devils Lake.

Photo by Roxane B. Salonen

priest, something about the reservation and its people began drawing Father Moen, especially when visiting St. Ann’s parish in Belcourt with Bishop Aquila.

“I always loved going up there,” he said. “As we’d drive in, I could feel some thing in my heart . . . I could feel the presence of God and there was a hint of

desire of wanting to be there.”

The yearning seemed futile, however, since he didn’t feel called to become one of the Society of Our Lady of the Trinity (SOLT) priests that presently serve that community. “And yet I couldn’t get away from the fact that I felt this beauty and closeness to God there.”

Father Ruge was retiring.

“I told him, ‘If I’d known that I never would have volunteered,’” Father Moen said. “That’s when I said, recognizing what was happening, ‘Obviously God has just laid a trap of love and I fell right in it. I’ll go.’”

Father Moen then learned the reason Bishop Aquila had grown quiet earlier in the car. Apparently he’d been praying to the Blessed Mother for a suitable fit for the six previous months, and when the answer arrived “so directly and strongly” during the drive, he was shocked.

Eventually, both men surrendered to God’s plan.

Close to the people

Father Moen said that during the past four years, he’s enjoyed learning about the people on the reservation, including their history and “how the Catholic faith came to them, both with its joys and sorrows, tensions and excitement.”

Bold suggestion He also appreciates how open to the Then, during the bishop’s annual Catholic faith the Native people tend deanery visit to St. Joseph’s in Devils to be.

Lake, Father Moen had a 15-minute “My predecessor, Father Paul, once conversation with two Dakota women, said, ‘You will never be anywhere else parishioners from the nearby St. as a priest in your entire life where you’ll Michael’s parish. be as close to the people you serve as The women opened up about the rehere on the reservation, because you alities of reservation life. Father Moen will encounter them on a daily basis in knew their priest, Father Paul Ruge, was their life,’” Father Moen said, noting aging and needing assistance, and the that a priest on the reservation has acwomen boldly suggested he be the one cess to the people’s lives in a way most to help. He chuckled but promised he’d don’t. at least mention it to Bishop Aquila.

“And that’s a great blessing, because I On the car see in them a ride back to great openness Fargo, Father to God, to a reMoen shared lationship with with the bishJesus,” he said. op how, during “I can literthe conversaally go anytion with the where on the — Story and photos, page 9 women, his reservation and “eyes had been the door will be opened.” open and I can He recalled sit down and Father John Cavanaugh and Father Ed saying, “Bishtalk about God. Sherman will present a talk on the life and op, I don’t Most anywhere canonization St. Kateri Tekakwitha at 6:30 know why I’m else I’d just get p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18, at the University telling you this, the door shut of North Dakota Newman Center, 410 Cambut if you ever in my face.” bridge, Grand Forks. need to send Father Moen Father Sherman will have copies of his me, I’ll go.” also has found book, “Tekakwitha: Holy Native, Mohawk B i s h o p Native AmeriVirgin, 1656-1680,” for sale. The talk is being Aquila was sican people to sponsored by the Knight of Columbus 4th lent the rest of be very spiridegree Assembly of Grand Forks. the trip. tual, not as in“I thought, fluenced by ‘Oh no, what did I just do?’” Father materialism.

Moen recounted. “But as the days con“They struggle with it too but it’s not tinued, I found myself praying about it, what grounds them,” he said. “I’ve thinking it over and surrendering to it.” never met an atheist Native American About a month later, Bishop Aquila person. They know their creator and called Father Moen into his office to ask they want a real relationship with him.” him whether he’d been serious about With the help of Father Charles going to St. Michael’s. He replied that “Chuck” Leute, another reservation not only had he not stopped thinking priest, he’s also become more aware of about it, but that morning, a Native the two cultural influences within the American man had walked in front of reservation: the Native American culture his car in the driveway, and as the man and the reservation culture. passed by, he clearly heard God speaking It’s important to distinguish between into his heart: “This man is very beautithe two, Father Moen said, noting that ful to me and I want you to know him.” the reservation culture is a consequence This was confirmation he was needed of many factors that have created cycles on the reservation, he said. of poverty and the breakdown of social When Father Moen heard Bishop and family life.

Aquila agreeing with him this time, he The Native American culture, howbecame nervous, and asked if they could ever, espouses “healthy values, speaks discuss it a little more. That’s when the clearly to the dignity of the human perbishop revealed that not only was he son and a love for creation and other assigning him to the reservation, but people,” he said. he’d be the primary priest there since

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