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Indiana Catholic practical consequences, pope says Conference BY CINDY WOODEN New associate director VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Professing Alexander Mingus faith in God as the creator of Page 4 all human beings, or even sim- ply recognizing that all people possess an inherent dignity, has concrete consequences for how people should treat one another St. Jerome on and make decisions in politics, economics and social life, Pope sacred Scripture Francis wrote. “Human beings have the same Pope releases apostolic letter inviolable dignity in every age of Page 5 history and no one can consider himself or herself authorized by particular situations to deny this conviction or to act against it,” the pope wrote in his encyclical, Respect Life Month “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship.” Walking with Moms in Need Pope Francis signed the encyc- Page 7 lical Oct. 3 after celebrating Mass at the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi, and the Vatican released the more than 40,000-word text the next day. The pope had been rumored to be writing an encyclical on non- Kingdom Builders violence; and, once the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many expected First conference ‘focused a document exploring in depth on the love of the Father’ his repeated pleas for the world to recognize the inequalities and Pages 10-11 injustices laid bare by the pandem- ic and adopt corrective economic, political and social policies. “Fratelli Tutti” combines those two elements but does so in the framework set by the document on human fraternity and inter- religious dialogue that he and Sheikh Ahmad el-Tayeb, grand imam of al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt, signed in 2019. In fact, in the new document Pope Francis wrote that he was “encouraged” by his dialogue with the Muslim leader and by their joint statement that “God has created all human beings equal in rights, duties and dig- nity, and has called them to live together as brothers and sisters.” The encyclical takes its title from St. Francis of Assisi and is inspired by his “fraternal open- ness,” which, the pope said, calls on people “to acknowledge, appreciate and love each person, regardless of physical proximity, regardless of where he or she was born or lives.” CNS photo/U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops This is the cover of the English edition of Pope Francis’ new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social ENCYCLICAL, page 3 Friendship.” 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC October 11, 2020 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Death penalty denounced for ignoring (ISSN 0891-1533) (USPS 403630)

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Telephone 260- hiatus on federal executions abuse — physical, emotional which morality ... is natural.” Jesus,” Brown shared. “And I’m 456-2824. Fax 260-744-1473. ended. and/or sexual — can stunt emo- Yet society seems to believe no here to say that her prayer was In a statement read aloud at a tional growth so that such chil- convicted murderer is capable of answered.” News deadline is 10 days prior to Catholic Mobilizing Network vir- dren are relatively unchanged as change, he observed, instead pass- While living out his death publication date. Advertising deadline tual prayer vigil prior to LeCroy’s adults,” he wrote. “We feel that ing judgment that “he’s a mur- sentence, she said, Vialva, who is nine days before publication date. execution, Atlanta Archbishop we are what happened to us. derer, nothing more.” He quoted was Black, had a conversion of Gregory J. Hartmayer noted that ... And we lash out in anger, in 19th-century philosopher Soren heart. He embraced his mother’s Today’s Catholic may be reached at : “we must always leave open frustration ... in revenge for the Kierkegaard, who wrote, “Once faith, Messianic Judaism, which Today’s Catholic, the door for wrongs we have you label me, you negate me.” combines Jewish traditions with P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN redemption and suffered.” After reading the letter, Sister belief in the Trinity and Christ as 46856-1169; or email: rehabilitation” He admitted Barbara acknowledged the vio- the Messiah. [email protected] of convicted that, no matter lence of LeCroy’s actions affected She said he led the Passover killers. “This is a complex story. how deep his Tiesler, who was “so viciously Seder in the prison the last Brown and remorse, there murdered,” and her family and seven years, and that “my big- Sister Barbara There are lessons in here was nothing her friends. gest blessing is to know that he said at the he could do to But she said she felt LeCroy passed on his faith to others.” news confer- reverse the hor- “can teach us something about Convicted 21 years ago at age ence they had for all of us.” rific murder he forgiveness and growth, and 19, her son had become “a new witnessed committed. what it means to be reconciled to man,” she said. “I can’t stress such changes SISTER BARBARA BATTISTA But people one’s fate.” that enough. ... He said in his in LeCroy and can change, After pausing to hold back her own words he is changed and Vialva. LeCroy noted in tears, Brown spoke. She began redeemed.” Find us on Facebook “This is a the letter, “con- by apologizing to the family of Not all convicted murder- www.facebook.com/todayscatholicFWSB complex story,” tinually learn- Vialva’s victims. ers are capable of such change, said Sister ing, continually “My son wants you to know Brown acknowledged. But, she Follow us on Twitter becoming someone better or that he is deeply remorseful for said, “these men are not all the @diocesefwsb Barbara before reading the letter aloud. “There are lessons in here worse. ... We come into spiritual the pain he has caused you for same. ... There are different cir- Follow us on Instagram for all of us.” teachers along the way who pro- your loss,” she said. cumstances to every case. What @diocesefwsb In the two-page letter hand- vide us with truth and force us She recalled that during the they fail to calculate into the pro- written on notebook paper, to contemplate our lives.” murder trial, a statement from cess is that there is an ability to LeCroy addressed his remorse, Through the help of such spir- Stacey Bagley’s mother was read. be redeemed and rehabilitated.” but also the “unchangeable” itual guides and contemplation, “She said she prayed that the Hoefer is a staff writer at label placed on convicts. he said, he strived “to attain a boys involved in the death of her The Criterion, newspaper of the “It is a fact that some (child) level of personal development by daughter would come to know Archdiocese of Indianapolis. October 11, 2020 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

ENCYCLICAL, from page 1 The title, which literally Public schedule of Bishop means “all brothers and sis- ters” or “all brothers,” are the Kevin C. Rhoades words with which St. Francis “addressed his brothers and sis- ters and proposed to them a way Sunday, October 11: 2 p.m. — Wedding Anniversary Mass, St. of life marked by the flavor of Matthew Cathedral, South Bend the Gospel,” the pope wrote. Tuesday, October 13: 9:30 a.m. — Dignity of Women and Men That flavor, explained Classes, Bishop Dwenger High School, Fort Wayne throughout the document, Wednesday, October 14: 12 p.m. — Meeting of Board of Directors involves welcoming the stranger, of Exodus 90, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne feeding the hungry, listening Thursday, October 15: 9:30 a.m. — Lecture, Masters in Divinity to and giving a hand up to the Program, University of Notre Dame poor, defending the rights of all Thursday, October 15: 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass for St. Joseph and ensuring that each person, Parish, South Bend, at St. Pius X Church, Granger at every stage of life, is valued and invited to contribute to CNS photo/Vatican Media the community, he said. It also Pope Francis signs his new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Catholic officials urge means supporting public policies Friendship” after celebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, that do so on a larger scale. Oct. 3. Archbishop Jose H. Gomez adoption of aid bill of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic turies to speak of the possibil- told Catholic News Service the WASHINGTON (CNS) Top coronavirus, the closing of par- Bishops, welcomed the encyclical ity of a ‘just war.’ Never again text’s “golden thread” is about officials at seven nationwide ishes, schools and universities as “an important contribution war!” discerning “what gives life” and Catholic organizations called to keep people safe, and people to the Church’s rich tradition of At the heart of the new encyc- helps everyone to develop their on congressional leaders and around the world who “are fall- social doctrine.” lical’s appeal to Catholics is a full potential and flourish. President Donald Trump to unite ing deeper into despair.” “Pope Francis’ teaching here meditation on Jesus’ parable of “The whole theme of the behind a new legislative pack- “We have seen the ugly face is profound and beautiful: God the good Samaritan and par- document is about the way in age to “address the public health of this pandemic and have our father has created every ticularly on how Jesus takes a which we’re called to attend to and economic crisis facing our sought to confront it by expand- human being with equal sanctity legal scholar’s question, “Who is the world as Christ attended to country and the global commu- ing our services and aid to those and dignity, equal rights and my neighbor,” and turns it into the world,” paying attention to nity” caused by the COVID-19 in need, providing education and duties, and our creator calls us a lesson on being called not to reality rather than “evading it pandemic. continuing our prayer and sac- to form a single human fam- identify one’s neighbors but to and avoiding it,” and praying Saying that the pandemic is ramental care and access for our ily in which we live as brothers become a neighbor to all, espe- for the grace to respond as Jesus causing widespread economic communities,” the letter said. and sisters,” the archbishop said cially those most in need of aid. would. challenges to families and unem- The letter’s writers also said in a statement. “God’s plan for “The parable eloquently When people ask, “Who is ployed individuals as well as the staff of their respective humanity, the pope reminds us, presents the basic decision we my neighbor?” often what they their respective agencies, the organizations “have continued has implications for every aspect need to make in order to rebuild really want to know is “Who officials urged Congress and the to stand in solidarity to assist of our lives — from how we our wounded world. In the face is not my neighbor?” or “Who White House to “put aside parti- those in need” to “provide for the treat one another in our personal of so much pain and suffering, can I legitimately say is not my san politics and prioritize human spiritual, health, educational and relationships, to how we orga- our only course is to imitate the responsibility,” Rowlands said. life and the common good” by social needs of millions of unem- nize and operate our societies good Samaritan,” the pope said. He also used the encyclical advancing talks on a new aid ployed and hungry persons and and economies.” “Any other decision would make to strongly reassert a traditional bill. families.” Building on the social teach- us either one of the robbers or tenet of Catholic social teaching: Their plea came in a Sept. “However, all this is not ings of his predecessors, Pope one of those who walked by “the universal destination of 25 letter to Republican and enough,” the Catholic officials Francis’ document once again without showing compassion for goods” or “the common use of Democratic congressional leaders wrote. “Millions of American strongly condemns the death the sufferings of the man on the created goods,” which asserts, and the president as negotiations families face uncertainty as penalty and makes an initial roadside.” as St. John Paul said, that “God on the bill have come to a stand- unemployment support expires, approach to declaring that the “The parable,” he contin- gave the earth to the whole still. The text of the joint letter employer-provided health insur- conditions once used to accept ued, “shows us how a com- human race for the sustenance was released midday Sept. 28 by ance is lost, missed rent and a “just war” no longer exist munity can be rebuilt by men of all its members, without the U.S. Conference of Catholic mortgage payments pile up, food because of the indiscriminately and women who identify with excluding or favoring anyone.” Bishops and other groups that insecurity deepens, and schools lethal power of modern weap- the vulnerability of others, who The right to private property, signed on to it. struggle.” ons. reject the creation of a society and the benefits to individuals Disagreement in Congress The uncertainty people are St. John Paul II in “The of exclusion, and act instead as and society of protecting that has emerged over the size and experiencing “is compounded by Gospel of Life,” published in neighbors, lifting up and reha- right, Pope Francis wrote, “can extent of the relief package. The the pandemic-related financial 1995, cast doubt on whether any bilitating the fallen for the sake only be considered a secondary Democrat-controlled House of challenges faced by charities, nation needed to resort to capital of the common good.” natural right.” Representatives passed the $3.4 hospitals, parishes, schools, punishment today to protect its Pope Francis used the encycli- “The right of some to free trillion Health and Economic universities and the social safety people; developing that teaching, cal “to consider certain trends enterprise or market freedom Recovery Omnibus Emergency net,” they said. Pope Francis in 2018 authorized in our world that hinder the cannot supersede the rights of Solutions Act, or HEROES Act in “Now is the time for our a change to the Catechism of the development of universal frater- peoples and the dignity of the May. nation’s leaders to do their part Catholic Church to make clear nity” and acting as a neighbor to poor, or, for that matter, respect Senate Republicans, however, to support those in need,” they that “the death penalty is inad- one another, including racism, for the natural environment,” have balked on legislation as added. missible.” extremism, “aggressive national- the pope said. “Business abili- extensive as what the Democrats Signing the letter were Signaling the start of a ism,” closing borders to migrants ties, which are a gift from God, are seeking. Democrats in the Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of similar effort to respond to the and refugees, polarization, poli- should always be clearly directed Senate blocked a slimmed down Los Angeles, USCCB president; current reality of warfare, Pope tics as a power grab rather than to the development of others and $300 billion Republican relief Mercy Sister Mary Haddad, Francis in the new encyclical a service to the common good, to eliminating poverty,” especial- measure in early September. president and CEO of the Catholic raised the question of “whether mistreatment of women, modern ly through the creation of jobs The disagreement has led to Health Association of the United the development of nuclear, slavery and economic policies that pay a living wage. continuing hardship for about States; Sean Callahan, presi- chemical and biological weap- that allow the rich to get richer Pope Francis, Rowlands 26.5 million Americans receiv- dent and CEO of Catholic Relief ons, and the enormous and but do not create jobs and do not said, “wants to rehabilitate this ing some form of jobless aid and Services; Dominican Sister growing possibilities offered by help the poor. idea of social friendship and many households struggling to Donna Markham, president and new technologies, have granted “The pain, uncertainty and social peace in the face of an pay rent or other bills. CEO of Catholic Charities USA; war an uncontrollable destruc- fear, and the realization of our all-pervasive social violence, The letter explained how Vincentian Father Dennis H. tive power over great numbers of own limitations, brought on by which he sees running through COVID-19, the illness caused by Holtschneider, president and CEO innocent civilians.” the pandemic have only made the economy, running increas- the coronavirus, has devastated of the Association of Catholic “We can no longer think of it all the more urgent that we ingly through politics, running the economy and led to various Colleges and Universities; Ralph war as a solution because its rethink our styles of life, our through social media.” economic and social challenges Middlecamp, president of the risks will probably always be relationships, the organization The pope is not despairing, for families, workers and stu- National Council of the U.S. greater than its supposed ben- of our societies and, above all, she said, but realistic. “He wants dents. Society of St. Vincent de Paul; efits,” one of the main criteria the meaning of our existence,” to offer a vision of how you Among major concerns are and Presentation Sister Dale of just-war theory, he said. “In he said. begin from the most local, most rising hunger, unemployment, McDonald, director of public view of this, it is very difficult Anna Rowlands, a British everyday and most concrete real- deaths attributed to illnesses policy at the National Catholic nowadays to invoke the rational theologian invited to help pres- ities to build a culture of peace stemming from spread of the Educational Association. criteria elaborated in earlier cen- ent the document at the Vatican, at every level.” 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC October 11, 2020 ‘Bringing Christ into the public sphere’ — Passion for Church teachings, public policy guide new ICC associate director BY VICTORIA ARTHUR At age 18, Mingus was named by then-Bishop Robert Baker of Birmingham, Alabama, as one of lexander Mingus has the first “Catholic Agents of the joined the Indiana Catholic New Evangelization.” The prelate AConference as associate had noted the young man’s dedi- director. The organization has cated service to his parish and been the public policy voice of zeal for his faith in a state where the Catholic Church in Indiana Catholics represent only 4% of for more than 50 years. the population. In this role, the 24-year-old “This was something totally will help in representing the five unexpected but something that Catholic bishops across the state I embraced wholeheartedly,” and promoting the Church’s posi- Mingus said. “And perhaps it tion on important issues at the put a mark on me to someday be Indiana Statehouse and through working with Catholic bishops in various other channels, including some capacity.” traditional and social media. Mingus now works under the Mingus comes to the ICC from leadership of Angela Espada, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul who has served as executive of Dayton, Ohio, where he served director of the ICC since January. two years as manager of minis- “I am the parent of a millen- Mingus is the new associate director try formation. nial, and I know that this group of the Indiana Catholic Conference. The Alabama native is a 2018 includes many who are thought- graduate of the University of ful, caring and compassionate Dayton, where he pursued a dou- people who want to do good,” He says that now more than ble major of political science and Espada said. “Alexander is one ever, the Church’s timeless teach- human rights studies. While at of these people who also brings a ings on social justice and the Dayton, Mingus had the opportu- passion for service to the Church common good are critical. And nity to serve an internship with that is both reaffirming and he is eager to do his part to con- the U.S. Conference of Catholic refreshing to see. His desire to vey those teachings to the faith- Bishops. The Washington, D.C.- combine service with upholding Photos provided by Victoria Arthur ful as well as those who shape based USCCB provided him the Church’s social teachings in While interning with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Office of public policy. the opportunity to meet with the public square will benefit not Domestic Social Development, Alexander Mingus participates in a 2017 net- “I feel so called to this type legislators on Capitol Hill and just Catholics but countless oth- working event. of work,” Mingus said. “This is witness how matters of faith ers in Indiana. what the Church is asking for. can influence public debate and “As a younger person who is This is her way of bringing Christ decision-making at all levels of comfortable with and adept at into the public sphere.” government. utilizing social media, Alexander One webinar has already Mingus knows that the polar- To register for the webinars, “It’s there that I learned about has already transformed our taken place. Two more are sched- ized and highly charged politi- please visit ndianacc.org/events. the work of the Catholic Church social media presence,” Espada uled for: 5:30-6:30 p.m. EDT cal atmosphere in the country i There is no cost to participate. in public policy, and where I said. “I encourage everyone to Wednesday, Oct. 7 and 10-11 is likely to last long beyond the was first exposed to the idea go to our website and social a.m. EDT Saturday, Oct. 10. November presidential election. of Catholic conferences like the media pages to see the exciting ICC in general,” Mingus said. “I changes.” always had a great interest in Espada and Mingus also used my faith, as well as in public technology in an entirely new High-Efficiency Windows policy and government, and this way for the ICC. In a series of live internship helped solidify that webinars scheduled to take place bringing these areas together this week, the two will discuss could be a future career path for important considerations for me.” Catholics in this election year.

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BY JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES Visitors are pictured in a file photo looking at a Caravaggio painting VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In an titled “St. Jerome Writing” dur- apostolic letter dedicated to ing an exhibition at the Galleria sacred Scripture, Pope Francis Borghese in Rome. Pope Francis said that even today, Christians released “Scripturae Sacrae affectus” can learn new things from the (“Devotion to Sacred Scripture,”) a countless translations of the new apostolic letter on the Bible, Bible that exist. Sept. 30, coinciding with the 1,600th The variety of translations anniversary of St. Jerome’s death. of the Bible in the world today “teaches us that the values and positive forms of every culture represent an enrichment for the whole church,” the pope said in his apostolic letter, “Scripturae Sacrae affectus” (“Devotion to Sacred Scripture.”) “The different ways by which the word of God is proclaimed, understood and experienced in each new translation enrich Scripture itself since, according to the well-known expression of Gregory the Great, Scripture grows with the reader, taking on new accents and new resonance throughout the centuries,” he wrote in the letter released by the Vatican Sept. 30. CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters Earlier in the day, before concluding his weekly general without a body of knowledge in all its beauty and spiritual audience, the pope told pilgrims that is the fruit of cooperation power.” he had signed the document to and leads to greater coopera- Nevertheless, the celebra- coincide with the 16th centenary tion,’” he said, quoting a speech tion of the 16th centenary of St. Make a legacy gift to the of St. Jerome’s death. he gave in 2019 to the pontifical Jerome’s death, is a reminder of “May the example of this academies. “the extraordinary missionary great doctor and father of the St. Jerome’s life and work also vitality” throughout the centu- Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Church, who placed the Bible at highlight the need for true wit- ries that has led to the Bible’s FOUNDATION the center of his life, awaken in nesses of Christ who can faith- translation in more than 3,000 us a renewed love for the sacred fully interpret Scripture which languages, he said. Scripture and the desire to live often seems as if it is “’sealed,’ “To how many missionaries in a personal dialogue with the hermetically closed to interpreta- do we owe the invaluable publi- word of God,” he said. tion.” cation of grammars, dictionaries The letter itself said that “Many, even among practic- and other linguistic tools that You make an marking the 16th centenary of ing Christians, say openly that enable greater communication irrevocable gift of St. Jerome’s death is “a sum- they are not able to read it, not and become vehicles for the mis- $10,000 or more. mons to love what Jerome loved, because of illiteracy, but because sionary aspiration of reaching to rediscover his writings and to they are unprepared for the everyone,” Pope Francis said. let ourselves be touched by his biblical language, its modes of “We need to support this robust spirituality, which can be expression and its ancient cul- work and invest in it, helping to described in essence as a rest- tural traditions,” he said. “As a overcome limits in communica- less and impassioned desire for result, the biblical text becomes tion and lost opportunities for a greater knowledge of the God indecipherable, as if it were writ- encounter. Much remains to You receive payments for life who chose to reveal himself.” ten in an unknown alphabet and be done. It has been said that based on your age; a portion of Catholics today, he said, must an esoteric tongue.” without translation there can those payments are even tax free. heed “the advice that Jerome The pope said that “the rich- be no understanding: we would unceasingly gave to his con- ness of Scripture is neglected understand neither ourselves nor temporaries: ‘Read the divine or minimized by many because others,” he said. Scriptures constantly; never let they were not afforded a solid the sacred volume fall from your grounding in this area,” not even hand.’” from their families, who often You receive a charitable deduction; In his apostolic letter, the seem unable “to introduce their you are building the future pope delved into the history of children to the word of the Lord St. Jerome’s life and his love of the sisters through a gift of Scripture. 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B., Fort Wayne, IN 46814 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC October 11, 2020 Legislature for creating the first Summit speakers state holiday honoring a woman, discuss ongoing efforts and for choosing an incredible Catholic saint,” the archdiocese to combat religious said. Popularly known as Mother ews riefs Cabrini, the saint is revered for persecution N B her devotion to children, immi- grants and the destitute. WASHINGTON (CNS) — A digital summit sponsored by In Defense of Christians, “Combating Global Sister Ardeth Platte Christian Persecution,” showed that the fight against all forms Tomb of young Italian tech whiz opened for veneration resisted war through of religious persecution con- prayer, action for four tinues with a renewing cast of political leaders. Rep. French decades Hill, R-Arkansas, last year’s win- ner of the group’s Congressional CLEVELAND (CNS) — Dominican Champion award for his support Sister Ardeth Platte long consid- of Coptic Christians in Egypt, ered herself a peacemaker and pointed out in his remarks that devoted nearly 40 years of her while “religious freedom is part life to praying and witnessing to of American foreign policy,” end war and rid the world of attacks on Coptic Christians con- nuclear weapons. Her actions led tinue. A House resolution intro- to imprisonment multiple times, duced by Hill last year called including for the 2002 defacement for the Egyptian government to of a missile silo in Colorado in abolish its “culture of impunity” collaboration with her best friend, and to hold local officials respon- Dominican Sister Carol Gilbert, sible. This year’s Congressional and fellow Dominican Sister Champion, Rep. Dan Crenshaw, Jackie Hudson. Sister Ardeth, 84, R-Texas, a former Navy SEAL, died in her sleep at the Dorothy was recognized for advocating for Day Catholic Worker House the preservation of Christians in in Washington early Sept. 30. the Middle East. The event took Funeral arrangements were pend- place Sept. 23. “I saw this lack of ing Oct. 5 because of the corona- freedom in my first three deploy- virus pandemic. Sister Carol told ments” in Iraq and Afghanistan, Catholic News Service she discov- he said, seeing “firsthand the his- ered her friend in bed, still wear- tory of a country run by extrem- ing headphones after apparently ists.” listening to the radio. The death shocked Sister Carol. “She was fine. Ardeth listened to the (presi- Notre Dame president dential) debate Tuesday night. She tests positive for usually listened to them laying CNS photo/Paul Haring down in bed,” Sister Carol said. coronavirus People venerate the tomb of Carlo Acutis, who died in 2006, at the Church of Santa Maria WASHINGTON (CNS) — Holy Maggiore in Assisi, Italy, Oct. 3. The Italian teen, who had a great love for the Eucharist, Al Smith dinner draws Cross Father John Jenkins, presi- will be beatified Oct. 10 in Assisi. The tomb of the 15-year-old Italian teenager who used his presidential nominees dent of the University of Notre Dame, has tested positive for the computer programming skills to spread devotion to the Eucharist was opened for venera- for 75th year coronavirus. Notre Dame’s stu- tion before his beatification in Assisi. dent newspaper, The Observer, NEW YORK (CNS) — The Catholic said the school’s vice president vote and the coronavirus sub- for public affairs and communi- tly headlined the annual fund- cations announced that Father raiser of the 75th annual Alfred worship to be 25% of the capac- gifts to love and heal as he did, Jenkins was tested for COVID-19 E. Smith Memorial Foundation ity of a house of worship, or up Post-pandemic world in order to take care of everyone when he learned that a colleague Dinner Oct. 1, livestreamed from to 100 people, which follows the without distinction of race, lan- had tested positive. He is now must not return to the Manhattan residence of New limit set by the state of California. guage or nation.” Applying those “entering an extended period of York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan In a message issued late Sept. gifts today will “renew society isolation as indicated by universi- selfish ‘normality,’ due to COVID-19. Remarks via 29, after the city announced the and not return it to the so-called ty medical personnel and county recorded videos were delivered by change, Archbishop Salvatore J. pope says ‘normality,’ which is a sickened health officials. My symptoms are President Donald Trump and for- Cordileone of San Francisco called normality,” he said. mild, and I will continue work VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the mer Vice President Joe Biden, the it “an important victory to savor from home,” Father Jenkins said aftermath of the coronavirus pan- Republican and Democratic nomi- and celebrate.” However, he told in the emailed message. “The demic, the world must aspire to nees, respectively, in the Nov. 3 the press, “this movement is not Colorado observes positive test is a good reminder be better and not return to its presidential election. Nearly six over. Our work and victories have for me, and perhaps for all, of previous “sickened” normality of its first Cabrini Day, hours after the event, just before just begun.” He thanked people how vigilant we need to be,” he injustice, inequality and environ- 1 a.m. Oct. 2, Trump tweeted that of faith in San Francisco and named for patron saint added. The college president had mental degradation, Pope Francis he and first lady Melania Trump “the thousands of others across received criticism for not wear- said. “The normality we are called had tested positive for the corona- the nation who are joining us at of immigrants ing a face mask and for shaking to is that of the kingdom of God, virus. The breaking news brought FreeTheMass.com,” a site where hands during a Sept. 26 White where ‘the blind receive sight, DENVER (CNS) — St. Frances tweets offering prayers for their people can sign a petition posted House ceremony where President the lame walk, those who have Xavier Cabrini’s “Christ-like love quick recovery, including from in English and Spanish. To date, Donald Trump announced Judge leprosy are cleansed, the deaf for others is an inspiring example the cardinal, who after thanking it garnered 36,210 signatures. In Amy Barrett as his Supreme Court hear, the dead are raised, and the for all of us to this day,” said a the president and Biden for join- a video message to Catholics on nominee. Barrett, a judge with the good news is proclaimed to the statement from the Archdiocese ing the dinner virtually added: YouTube, he again thanked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th poor,’” the pope said Sept. 30 dur- of Denver issued in advance of “Please also join me in praying for faithful for signing the petition Circuit in Chicago, also is a law ing his weekly general audience. Colorado’s new Cabrini Day hon- the President, @FLOTUS Melania and standing up for faith and professor at Notre Dame. It is a situation where “no one oring the patron of immigrants Trump, & all who suffer from or God, which are “essential,” he acts the fool by looking the other Oct. 5. In February, the Colorado are affected by Covid-19.” Cardinal said. Efforts will continue to lift way. This is what we must do to House approved a measure to do Dolan, in the benediction at the allow more people to worship City’s new indoor change,” he said at the audience away with the state’s observance virtual Al Smith dinner, said: “God indoors and to make sure our in the San Damaso courtyard of of Columbus Day, a federal holiday bless America, land that we love. worship limit a ‘victory,’ “right to worship is respected in the Apostolic Palace. Continuing on the second Monday of October, God bless our two candidates. ... equality with secular activities,” his series of talks on “healing the and instead create the Cabrini God mend thine every flaw — the but effort not over he added. world,” the pope said Christ came observance. The Colorado Senate sickness, the tensions, the contin- SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — As of to heal both the physical and followed suit in early March, and ued challenges to justice, peace, Sept. 30, the city of San Francisco “social” ailments that plague the Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill unity, protection of life and inter- is allowing attendance for indoor world and gave the “necessary into law. “We commend the state national reconciliation.” October 11, 2020 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 October is Month USCCB campaign corresponds to 25th anniversary of ‘Evangelium Vitae’

BY JENNIFER BARTON “The purpose of the Walking with Moms in Need initiative is to more intentionally equip par- xpecting a child is a beauti- ishes to identify and communi- ful thing, a wondrous occa- cate resources so that everyone Esion to celebrate; but for in the parish knows where to some women, the celebration is refer a pregnant or parenting muted. Money or job woes, rela- mom in need.” tionship issues, health crises and She hopes this will embolden emotional struggles can put a Catholics to live out the Gospel damper on what should be joyful message in a practical way: “the news. That’s why the Diocese of willingness to come alongside Fort Wayne-South Bend, in con- someone, lend a listening ear and junction with the U.S. Conference perhaps provide a lift to a doc- of Catholic Bishops, launched tor’s appointment or food bank or an initiative this year called it’s a good time to have a baby.” meeting with a Catholic Charities Walking with Moms in Need: A There is a great need to aid case manager. To surround preg- Year of Service. these women through the addi- nant and parenting moms in need “We were preparing for tional stress that COVID-19 has with loving support is an essential Walking with Moms in Need laid on them, she confirmed. expression of our belief in the before we had any idea about Pope St. John Paul did see sanctity of every human life.” a coronavirus pandemic. Now the threat of abortion increas- The timeline for the campaign we can see that it’s even more ing during his lifetime and his has continually changed because necessary than we previously papacy. “Evangelium Vitae” of COVID-19 restrictions, and thought,” said Caty Burke, speaks of God’s calling for all many dioceses in the U.S. have associate director of Marriage the faithful “to defend and pro- fallen behind on the initiative’s and Family Ministry. She cited mote life.” That is what Walking planned timeline. Because of the how more women than ever are with Moms in Need hopes to do delays, Everett does not want to seeking the assistance of local www.walkingwithmomsfwsb.com through prayer and action. close the initiative next March. pregnancy centers and charitable Though each parish contrib- Rather, she intends for the out- organizations for necessities for nearly every kind of resource threats to human life, going utes in its own way, the effort is reach and coordinated website their babies, as well as financial for mothers, from where to buy beyond abortion and euthana- not meant to end at the diocesan to become a “permanent feature aid to help pay their rent. diapers to how to obtain medical sia to include “poverty, hunger, or parish level. Hopefully, said of our pro-life ministry in the With no end to the pandemic care and how to access financial endemic diseases, violence and Everett, it will trickle down to the diocese.” in sight, Burke pointed out the services. war,” as well as “new threats hearts of individuals. critical need for this kind of “Once COVID-19 hit and nor- ... on an alarmingly vast scale.” assistance. “The goal is to make mal parish life shut down, we While the pope likely did not “Let us this program a decided to forge foresee a worldwide pandemic, if permanent part ahead with he had he probably would have respect and of parish life.” the diocesan sounded an alarm about its dev- love human Bishop Kevin website and astating impacts. life.” C. Rhoades ‘To surround pregnant and start to get the “I think the novel coronavirus has opened people’s eyes to the ~ Pope Francis, sent letters word out not Twitter, May 2013 to parishes in only to the par- needs in their communities and the diocese in parenting moms in need with ishes, but also turned them outward toward mid-February, through social those needs,” Burke said. “That’s asking them to loving support is an essential media platforms the beauty of the campaign. participate in like Facebook Everyone has a role to play — the campaign so that preg- not just the priest, not just the and help identi- expression of our belief in the nant and par- parish pro-life coordinator, not fy vital resourc- enting moms just the diocesan office. Everyone es for mothers. in need in our has something to offer, everyone Marriage and sanctity of every human life.” communities can do something. No deed is too Family Ministry could access the small to make a lifelong impact.” Director Lisa resources direct- Anne Koehl, director of the Everett serves ly,” Everett Women’s Care Center in Fort as the liaison stated. Wayne, shared that since the to the parishes as they complete This year marks the 25th pandemic began, the attitudes of Saint Pius X the parish inventory included in anniversary of Pope St. John many of the women who come to Catholic Church the bishop’s letter. The diocese Paul II’s encyclical “Evangelium the center in crisis has changed. Granger, Indiana also created a webpage in both Vitae,” which reaffirms the “Overall, I would say that English and Spanish specifically dignity of all human life. In it, women are a little more anxious StPius.net/ for this initiative, filled with the saint speaks of increasing than normal — less sure that RespectLife 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC October 11, 2020 Queen of Angels pastoral visit celebrates heavenly hosts

A message of welcome greets the special guest in Virginia Simpson’s kindergarten classroom at Queen of Angels School, Fort Wayne, Sept. 29.

A fourth-grade student and Bishop Rhoades share a COVID-19 approved gesture: an elbow bump. Bishop Rhoades celebrated Mass and spent time in several classrooms during a pastoral visit to the school.

The bishop talks geography with third grade students at Queen of Angels School, Fort Wayne.

BY JENNIFER SIMERMAN ascending and descending on each one of us has the same There’s a dedication and a hun- Wiegmann, “to help them be the son of man. missions: to accompany and ger here.” better disciples as they move “There are many other pas- guide others like St. Raphael, As the shepherd of this par- along in the Catholic school ishop Kevin C. Rhoades sages in the Bible where we hear to bring God’s good news to the ish, Father Barry works to lead, experience. Our education is celebrated a Mass on the about the Angels of God,” he world like Gabriel and to battle teach and feed that hunger. The important but bringing students Bfeast day of the great continued, “and we know the and overcome evil and tempta- parish community has started to the faith is just as important Archangels, Michael, Gabriel and names of three of the archangels tion like St. Michael. the Family of Faith forma- if not greater.” Raphael, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from Scripture: Sts. Michael, “The three archangels help us tion program, from the Sophia One way the school is doing at Queen of Angels School, Fort Gabriel and Raphael. Every one to fulfill our mission as disciples Institute, which aims to have this is through the Virtue = Wayne. This was the bishop’s of the archangels had a mis- of Jesus. So, as we celebrate the family studying together. Strength program, from a first pastoral school visit of the sion from God. They were sent today’s feast of Sts. Michael, This year, the school commu- company called Sports Leader. academic year, and he stated he by God down here to earth with Gabriel and Raphael, we ask nity has also started praying Queen of Angels is one of 13 couldn’t think of a better place a mission.” Raphael’s mission them to help us in our Christian the Angelus at noon every day. schools using the program that to be on their feast day, with the was to guide Tobias and to bring lives. And now as we celebrate Students and teachers are learn- provides a weekly curriculum school and parish being under healing to Tobit, his father. the Liturgy of the Eucharist, it’s ing the prayer and the tradition about the virtues and includes “the patroness of Mary, Queen The bishop then spoke of the good to remember the angels of behind it, bringing the school prayers, videos and activities. of the Angels.” mission of St. Gabriel, sent by God see us and they’re praising community together and helping The school uses the program The homily started a little God to be His messenger. Gabriel God in heaven, and when we to build them up, Father Barry to provide a weekly special in differently than that of past pas- announced various messages, offer Mass, we are praising God, continued. Catholic Identity. Father Barry toral visits. “When I celebrate including the “greatest news together with all the saints and also hopes to supplement the school Masses, I usually come ever broadcast in the history of angels.” program with praise and wor- down and ask questions, but I the world, when he appeared to Guiding students as ship, adoration, confessions and won’t do that because we have Mary and announced to her that children of Mary and more. to stay physically distanced,” she would conceive by the power Queen of Angels Additionally, principal bishop said as he joked with the of the Holy Spirit, the Son of community disciples of Christ Wiegmann ends his daily school students that they could relax. God, in her womb Jesus.” announcements with the words, Queen of Angels School But surely they would have The third archangel, St. Queen of Angels Parish was “Let us remember what Pope serves 166 children in grades answered all the questions cor- Michael, had a mission to defeat established in 1951 at the direc- Benedict the XVI tells us: ‘The pre-K through eight. With a new rectly had they been given the Satan and overcome evil. “He tion of Bishop John F. Noll to world offers you comfort, but pastor and principal in the past chance, he said. still has that mission today. We serve the overflow crowd at you were not made for comfort, two years, the primary focus In the first reading from the pray to St. Michael, to defend Most Precious Blood. Today, you were made for greatness.’ for the school has been to build prophet Daniel, Daniel had a us from the power of the evil people “come from far and wide Take today and every day to Catholic identity. vision of heaven in which he one. We call him the prince of in the city because they have strive for greatness. Have a The school’s mission is saw thousands upon thousands the heavenly hosts,” said the roots here. Even though the par- blessed day.” “Guiding students, as children ministering to God, praising bishop. ish is only 70-some years old, Students learn what it is of Mary, to be Disciples of Christ Him. Those ministers praising Bishop Rhoades concluded there’s a lot of identity here,” to strive for greatness, every through Faith, Knowledge, and God, the bishop said, were the his homily by encouraging the said pastor Father Zachary day, through the example of Service.” angels. Then in the Gospel, Jesus school community to consider Barry. “There’s great love for the their teachers. “I think every “Our No. 1 goal is to build told Nathaniel that he would see that, just as each archangel was parish and they’re eager to grow saints,” said principal Dennis heaven and the angels of God given a mission by God, so too and to learn about the faith. ANGELS, page 9 October 11, 2020 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9

Andy asked about the bishop’s ANGELS, from page 8 “hat.” Minutes later, Andy was wearing the zucchetto and, Queen of Angels pastoral visit celebrates heavenly hosts teacher in the diocese works while giggling, the class con- extremely hard,” Weigmann curred that Andy would indeed said. “Teaching is not the same make a good priest someday. as it has been, the vocation has The third grade students, changed due to the pandemic. having just received the sacra- It makes you have to ask the ments of reconciliation and Lord for more guidance and first holy Communion last year, help.” He expressed that the came to the bishop with many hard work of the teachers, sup- questions about angels and the port from the Catholic Schools souls in heaven. “A very inquis- Office and the support of dioc- itive class,” Bishop Rhoades esan principals for one another admired. help guide the students on that He spoke to an eighth journey for greatness. grade student, who said that she had chosen St. Gregory School tour the Great as her confirmation name in anticipation for the As Bishop Rhoades joined upcoming sacrament. Bishop principal Wiegmann and Father Rhoades shared with the class Barry for a tour and classroom the story of his time in Rome visits, he took a moment to when he would often visit the bless the crucifix at the school San Gregorio al Celio Church. entrance. “May all who gaze This church, which once used upon this crucifix be moved by to belong to the family of St. A portion of the student body prepares to celebrate Mass with the bishop during his pastoral the Love of Christ,” he prayed. Gregory the Great, is home to visit to the school Sept. 29. The tour highlighted sev- the Missionaries of Charity, the eral upgrades and renovations religious sisters of St. Mother The bishop including new wall paint, add- Teresa of Kolkata. In his visits takes a ing to the stair railing and tear- he would sometimes get to see moment with ing out an old stage for safety, St. Mother Teresa, he said. Queen of and building new columns, to When asked how he knew Angels pas- name a few. “The worst part that he wanted to be a bishop, tor Father about the pandemic was, we Bishop Rhoades answered, Zachary Barry, had to shut down school,” said “I never really thought about left, and prin- Wiegmann. Thanks to parent becoming a bishop. You discern and church volunteers, how- becoming a priest, so I dis- cipal Dennis ever, shutting down “allowed cerned that God was calling me Wiegmann. us to get a lot of projects done to be a priest. that we normally wouldn’t “It’s something that the have. Ultimately, we all need to pope decides. So, the only be together as one, celebrating decision on my part was to the Lord, witnessing and expe- say yes or no; Now, you really The bishop talks geography with third grade students at Queen of Angels School, Fort Wayne. riencing Him, and one way is don’t say no to the pope. I through service.” got a phone call from the pope’s ambassador to the Classroom visits United States saying that he had appointed me. That was Bishop Rhoades’ classroom St. John Paul II. I was one of visits included much talk of the last bishops he appointed the feast of the Archangels. before he died. I had great love They also discussed Bishop’s and admiration for Pope John job in shepherding the diocese Paul II, so that was special.” and the people who help him Principal Wiegmann con- as shepherds of the individual cluded the day by saying, parishes, like Father Barry. “Today was not only about the Likewise, first grade students feast of the archangels, but it listened and asked questions was an opportunity for Bishop about his job as a bishop. They to see the students and the joined him in praying the Angel teachers. I can tell them every of God prayer, and like the day how much the work they other classes, they received a are doing is appreciated, but to blessing. have the shepherd of our dio- The second graders greeted cese come and tell that to them, Bishop Rhoades with cards and it just reaffirms the work that drawings. Second grade student they are doing.”

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Photos by John Martin www.queenofangelsfw.org Kindergarteners engage in a question and answer session with Bishop Rhoades and, at right, Father Barry. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC October 11, 2020 Women support women at first Kingdom Builders conference BY JENNIFER BARTON

round 250 women were encouraged to “Claim Ayour peace and joy” at the Kingdom Builders conference Oct. 3 in Fort Wayne. Featuring three female Catholic speakers as well as adoration and Mass with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, the conference was the first of its kind to take place in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Because of its success, Kingdom Builders founder Mary Jo Parrish plans to make it an annual event. The talks focused on the uniqueness of every woman and the gift of God the Father’s love for each one of them. Parrish, who begins each monthly Kingdom Builders gathering with humorous stories of her life, put participants at ease with a story that demonstrated her own imperfections. She then launched into three basic requirements for women to reclaim their inheritance as daughters of the King: relationship, identity and mission. “When we embrace the beauty of our design and identity, then we are fully alive,” Parrish said. Giving examples of saints who, while imperfect, still ful-

Photos by Jennifer Barton Women at the first Kingdom Builders conference celebrate Mass with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and concel- ebrants Father Paul Maina Waithaka and Father Andrew Curry Oct. 3 in Fort Wayne.

filled the missions that God set before them, she continued, “God will use anyone. … Stay small; let God be big.” She called them to seek out what God has planned for each of them, and to rely on God rather than their own power. “The Father will never lead you anywhere except to that which brings you the most peace and joy,” she reassured. During her talk, Catholic author and dynamic speaker Amber DeMatte repudiated the idea of a model one-size-fits-all Christian woman. “There is no mold,” she boldly declared. “The Father needs you. The Father is breaking molds today.” She empowered the women present to reject the lies and negative thoughts others have placed on them and instead look to the Good Shepherd for the truth of At left, Kingdom Builders founder Mary Jo Parrish leads the group in praying a rosary and visual- who they are in Christ. “It’s not izing the events of Jesus’ life through Mary’s eyes. Above, attendees pray during Mass. about what we do, but who we

CONFERENCE, page 11 October 11, 2020 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 tions she was unable to attend CONFERENCE, from page 10 in person; instead, she recorded are. We can’t undo what Jesus her talk, which was shown on has already done for us.” two large screens. The readings at Mass were Sister Bethany imparted specifically chosen to speak to touching stories of her order’s women’s hearts, particularly work with post-abortive women the story of Martha and Mary and how they minister to moms from the Gospel of Luke. In his in crisis. She emphasized that homily, Bishop Rhoades refer- women need to “rest in His love” enced the story in relation to St. and “find your peace in His Mother Theodore Guerin, whose mercy.” feast fell on the same day as the Only a short time after the conference. first parish-based Kingdom “Mother Theodore lived a Builders meetings were busy life and drew strength from launched, Parrish came up with prayer, from conversations with the idea for a women’s confer- God, with Jesus, and with the ence but did not know how to Blessed Virgin Mary. Through make it happen. She stated, years of hardship and sacri- “The men have a conference fice, her faith remained strong and they have for over a decade. because she knew in the depths Our women, they need to be fed; of her soul they’re hungry, they’re thirsty for that God the Lord.” was with Parrish mentioned her idea More her and to Allison Rowe, a member of photos are always the team, who jumped on board available at would be to bring it to fruition. With the www.todayscatholic.org with her; aid of the diocese, along with a a constant group of women with different compan- talents, they were able to plan ion. Like Mary in the Gospel, she the conference within a year. chose the better part: the ‘unum Rowe said, “I feel like I was in necessarium,’ the one thing nec- the right place at the right time, essary. or the Holy Spirit brought it “I pray that as Catholic together.” women, you are inspired by the An immense amount of work example of St. Theodore and also went into pulling the plans together and beautifying the assisted by her prayers. Through Conference planners tried to consider every physical need that might arise for those attending the conference — so her intercession, may you con- space to make women who con- a mother’s station with toys and blankets was prepared. At right, a participant listens to one of the day’s speakers. tinue to grow in your trust in stantly sacrifice their own time Divine Province and your love for “feel cherished and loved,” said Parrish. be doing this, that I was unwor- me in that we love Jesus Christ the fellowship with the women; Jesus.” thy. Leading up to this week, it and we love the Eucharist and it’s just full of prayer, praise and The final speaker of the day The reaction of the partici- pants was Rowe’s reward for the was like, ‘I can, and it’s worth we just want to get closer to worship.” was Sister Bethany Madonna of every sacrifice to see it come heaven; we want to be those Tasha Williams has been a the Sisters of Life in New York, team’s efforts. “I feel like the evil one tells me that I’m unworthy together.’” saints someday.” member of the apostolate for whose talk was intended to be The entire event was cen- In attendance were moms several months and eagerly a preparation for adoration. a lot, so throughout the process many times I felt like I shouldn’t tered in prayer. Members of the with babies, older women, col- awaited the conference. “I look Because of current travel restric- Kingdom Builder prayer team lege students, single women and forward to Kingdom Builders prayed over each seat the night grandmothers. More than 30 par- every month, so I was excited to before the conference, asking ishes throughout Indiana, Ohio have that feeling for the entire God’s blessings on the woman and Michigan were represented, day.” She loved the experience who would occupy it. An adora- including at least four Protestant and the similar messages of the tion tent was set up outside the churches. speakers. But most important of conference hall, staffed through- “Kingdom Builders is abso- all was spending time with God. out the day by members of a lutely life-changing,” said Judi “Part of it for me is just taking new men’s group called Armor Ueber, who attends monthly a day to just be focused on the of God, who wrapped the women meetings at St. Charles. “It just love of the Father and the faith. in a constant blanket of prayer. fills all the voids, all the gaps in Sometimes it’s hard to carve out Many of the participants said terms of faith life and explodes time, so it’s just exciting to have this was incredibly meaningful. it. The opportunity for adoration, that time.” Though the conference had originally been planned for 1,500 women, COVID-19 restrictions limited the number to 250. Sara Hammon was one of the attend- ees from outside the diocese. A stay-at-home mother of three, Hammon traveled from Ohio at the suggestion of her parish dea- con’s wife to see what Kingdom Builders had to offer. She longs to start a women’s prayer group FALL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS in her own parish.

“I’ve never been to anything CONFERENCE like this. It’s amazing,” Hammon St. Vincent de Paul, FW Sept. 10 Nov. 12 Dec. 10 said. “My husband goes every 7-8:30 p.m. Sold Out year; he comes to Fort Wayne- St. Charles, FW Sept. 16 Nov. 18 Dec. 9 South Bend to the men’s confer- 7-9 p.m. ence. He’s loved it, and I’m like, ‘I don’t know what that is.’ I’ve Sacred Heart, Warsaw Sept. 22 Nov. 24 Dec. 15 never felt that; I’ve never felt on 7-8:30 p.m. fire. So to come here, I just feel Little Flower, SB Sept. 17 Oct. 15 Nov. 19 Dec. 17 this is for me.” 7-8:30 p.m. Like many of the women, Hammon was grateful for the Saying she considers herself more preacher than speaker, Amber DeMatte’s opportunity to connect with dynamic talk at the Kingdom Builders Oct. 3 conference in Fort Wayne was other women on a spiritual level. VISIT: www.buildingthroughhim.com for details about becoming the unique person God created each woman to be. “These women are just like 12 COMMENTARY October 11, 2020 Two kinds of feminism How to be a witness to oday, our nation agement of abortion. An argu- mourns the loss of a ment based on equal protection A MORE the truth “Ttrailblazer, not only in for women would ultimately n the Scriptures, the Devil is the field of law, but in the his- achieve more. HUMAN called “Diabolos,” which by tory of our country.” Other Supreme Court justices the time of the New Testament THE So begins President Donald balked at her approach. Having I SOCIETY comes to mean “Slanderer,” but Trump’s proclamation on the based the right to abortion on derives from the Greek verb “to HUMAN death of Supreme Court Justice “privacy” in 1973, then on “lib- RICHARD DOERFLINGER divide.” The Devil is the great Ruth Bader Ginsburg, ordering erty” since 1992, perhaps they Divider. CONDITION the American flag to be flown at worried that yet another shift with special needs. She gradu- The world — the society and half-staff around the world in in rationale would expose legal- MSGR. MICHAEL HEINTZ ated at the top of her class at the culture in which we live — is her honor. ized abortion as a policy goal in increasingly divided and seems The proclamation notes that search of a legal argument. University of Notre Dame Law daily more polarized, and there drive wedges in our lives: in our Ginsburg was a devoted wife and But in dissenting from the School and has taught there; all is little doubt in my mind that nation, in our communities, per- mother when she entered law court’s 2007 decision upholding her faculty colleagues and hun- there is a diabolical dimension haps in our parishes or even our school. She had a distinguished a ban on partial-birth abortion, dreds of former students urged to what we are living through. families. career as a law professor, litiga- she wrote that “legal challenges her confirmation as an appellate Politically, culturally and even My invitation — and I speak tor and judge, and became the to undue restrictions on abortion judge in 2017. within the Church, the divisions as much to myself as to anyone second female Supreme Court procedures do not seek to vindi- But this working mom is a seem deeper than ever, and far else — is to resist the urge to justice. She worked tirelessly cate some generalized notion of Catholic and is said to be pro- too often good folks are at each buy into and to feed that divi- against barriers to women’s privacy; rather, they center on a life. Which raises a question other’s throats. Nerves are raw sion. Again, my point is not equality that many women today woman’s autonomy to determine about feminism. and on edge, and a deep sense to say, “can’t we all just get do not realize once existed. her life’s course, and thus to If men and women should have of just how broken and upside along?” Clearly, regardless of Sometimes legal stereotypes enjoy equal citizenship status.” equal rights, which of them must down the world is seems to be where one is on any spectrum, about men as providers and Her dissent was joined by three change? Do we teach women that everywhere right now. there are real differences of view women as homemakers were other (male) justices. they can abandon their children The 24-hour news cycle and opinion. It’s not a matter unjust to men. In 1975, she Without abortion, are women as readily as irresponsible men? and an endless engagement of surrendering conviction, but persuaded the Supreme Court second-class citizens? Yet abor- Or as Ginsburg argued in 1975, with social media only make of being able to speak the truth to invalidate a Social Security tion often most benefits men do we help men to support and this worse. Add a world under in love. To be honest with one policy that allowed widows but who want to avoid responsibility protect the children they engen- the grip of COVID-19 and the another, but without demon- not widowers to collect special for their behavior. They decide der? In other words, do we accept responses it has evoked, and it izing one another. To differ, but survivor benefits when caring for that the height of chivalry is not women’s gift of being able to only magnifies our weaknesses to assume, in charity and in minor children. to marry a pregnant partner, or nurture new life, and change male and exacerbates what is already the absence of evidence to the More troubling was her rea- accept their own parental obliga- society to accommodate and sup- wrong with us. contrary, the best motivations soning on abortion. As an expert tions, but to pay for an abortion. port that gift? Don’t get me wrong. Many in others, rather than assuming on making incremental changes If the woman declines, it is “her Perhaps public servants like very important questions and what those motives or intentions in law, she did think the Roe v. choice” and her problem. Amy Coney Barrett could help issues are at stake. I do not are, since none of us can see the Wade decision took the country The woman nominated to our society understand this suggest for a minute that they heart of another. too far too quickly, giving rise to succeed Ginsburg, Amy Coney second and richer meaning of should not invoke strong, at I believe we have witnessed a pro-life movement that fights Barrett, is among those with feminism. times passionate, responses. Nor a significant cultural shift even the decision to this day. distinguished careers who can do I mean that we should not within my own lifetime. I am But she also regretted that the see her predecessor’s life story as speak clearly about our convic- honored to be a graduate of court treated abortion as a mat- making her own possible. Richard Doerflinger worked for 36 tions and beliefs. We must stand Marian High School. One of my ter of “privacy” rather than sex Married, like Ginsburg, to years in the Secretariat of Pro-Life with and in the Truth. But I classmates and closer friends discrimination. Privacy would another attorney, she has seven Activities of the U.S. Conference of also am deeply convinced that was (and still is) something of not create a positive obligation children, including two adopted Catholic Bishops. He writes from the Evil One has taken advan- for public funding and encour- children born in Haiti and a son Washington state. tage of our current situation to HEINTZ, page 13 Let us accept the Lord’s invitation to share in His riches

not divine indifference to human Jail, humiliation and abuse represent the people of Israel. They may wish to be at the distress, was the cause of trouble were Paul’s plight. Nevertheless, The invited with other interests banquet, but they do not prepare THE in the world. So, frequently the he said that his faith in God are those who think themselves themselves. They arrive without prophets demanded that people never wavered. His commitment without need for God. The out- truly giving themselves to God. SUNDAY always be true to God. to proclaiming the Gospel always casts and strangers represent Humans always can come This passage was written led him. Nothing else mattered gentiles and the sinful. to the conviction that drove St. GOSPEL when times were not all that to him, not even his comfort or God’s mercy extends to every- Paul to proclaim the Lord in bad, but dark storm clouds lay personal well-being. God gave one. Even so, God drags no one spite of everything. Nothing mat- MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION on the horizon. The people, gen- Christ to the world. Paul felt that into the kingdom of heaven. ters other than to be with God. erally speaking, were lukewarm he had to extend this gift far and Sinners must reform to be wor- Nothing genuinely good is apart Twenty-Eighth Sunday in honoring God. Isaiah loudly wide. thy of God’s invitation. from God. Everything other than protested that this religious slug- St. Matthew’s Gospel furnish- life with God is fickle and imper- in Ordinary Time gishness surely would be their es the last reading. The reading manent, empty and a mirage. downfall. is a parable, with three develop- Reflection Matthew 22:1-14 Isaiah also insisted that if ments. These readings call us to he first part of the Book of the people were faithful to God, First, a “king,” who represents several basic facts. First, God’s Isaiah provides this week- all would be right. Peace and God, invited guests, familiar and mercy never fails. He does not READINGS security would reign. Prosperity even privileged, to a wedding disown the promise spoken long Tend’s first reading at Mass. Sunday: Is 25:6-10a Ps 23:1-6 would prevail. Tears would be banquet for his son. These peo- ago through the prophets, and Understanding the cultural, Phil 4:12-14, 19-20 Mt 22:1-14 social, political and economic wiped away. Fears would be ple rejected the invitation. Next, then emphatically by Christ, to context surrounding the com- stilled. People would rejoice that the king invited other guests. guide people to everlasting life Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31— position of biblical texts always God had saved them. God would They also ignored the invitation, by revealing to them the way of 5:1 Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7 Lk 11:29-32 helps to capture their meaning. be in their hearts. distracted by other concerns. righteousness and by strengthen- Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6 Ps 119:41, 43-45, As a general rule, times were The second reading is from Finally, the king invited outcasts ing their resolve to be holy. 47-48 Lk 11:37-41 not good for the chosen people. the Epistle to the Philippians. On and strangers to the feast. They The second fact is simple and Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Aside from bursts of prosper- several occasions recorded in Acts came. constant throughout history. Lk 11:42-46 ity and peace under David and or in the Pauline epistles, Paul As all celebrated, the king saw Humans reject God’s goodness. Thursday: Eph 1:10 Ps 98:1-6 Solomon, they usually had to cope was imprisoned, having been a guest at the banquet improper- They sin. Original sin always Lk 11:47-54 convicted for preaching against ly dressed. He ordered this guest with war, invasion, want or worse. weakens them and blinds them. Friday: Eph 1:11-14 Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, the establishment or simply for to be removed. Their priorities are twisted. They Also, usually, the prophets saw 12-13 Lk 12:1-7 little that they could truly applaud. disturbing the peace. This pas- The king’s servants represent are confused. They exaggerate Saturday: Eph 1:15-23 Ps 8:2-3b, 4-7 Invariably the prophets wrote that sage from Philippians was written the prophets. The privileged their own powers and insights. human sin, not divine revenge, while Paul was in prison. guests who spurn the invitation They discount their need for God. Lk 12:8-12 October 11, 2020 COMMENTARY 13

For which imperfect candidate    should I vote?  lections invite us to cast sianic characters is idolatrous.  our vote as citizens and Expecting flawlessness is naive.  Echoose the best possible It is common to frame politi- JOURNEYING  public leaders to meet the exi- cal campaigns in “good vs. evil”  gencies of our present time and language. Not surprising. This TOGETHER  circumstances. motif permeates much of our  Whether voting for president literary, religious and pop cul-    of the country or for school ture imagination. However, such    board members in our cities and dualism becomes toxic, even HOSFFMAN OSPINO towns, citizens want public lead- dangerous, when it reduces    ers who are decent, hard work- people to one or the other.    ers, committed to the common The Catholic tradition affirms In their document, “Forming    good, respectful of human life that every person is intrinsically Consciences for Faithful    and dignity at all times, devoted good, and yet as finite beings we Citizenship,” the U.S. Catholic    to truth and justice, knowledge- must contend with our imperfec- bishops affirmed with utmost    able and able to work with oth- tions and limitations. For which clarity: “The responsibility to  ers. As a father of two young- imperfect candidate should I make choices in political life sters learning life’s ways, I want vote? rests with each individual in  public leaders who inspire and No candidate for public office light of a properly formed con-  give good example. will match the noblest expecta- science.” Here the bishops treat             The order is tall but not tions of religious groups, and Catholic voters as adults. impossible. Anyone with some that is fine. No one has ever As a Catholic planning to vote             as a faithful citizen, I will heed discipline can embody these done so. At the very least, we             traits. We teach them in our trust that candidates who sub- the bishops’ recommendation to homes and schools. We hear scribe to any religious tradition inform my conscience. I will also             exercise my personal responsi- about them in our churches. We would draw from its wisdom for             assure our children and grand- the good of all. bility to study comprehensively children that they are attainable. The U.S. political system is the candidates, their actions and             We cultivate these traits to not a theocracy but a democracy. their platforms. ensure civility. We honor those Not perfect, yet still a system I pray for wisdom to vote for             public leaders who, despite their who live them exemplary. When that in principle guarantees that             people cultivate them to bring anyone may elect or be elected imperfections, I can deem in others to Christ, explicitly pro- without religious litmus tests or good and informed conscience             claiming the Gospel and relying coercive forces, secular or reli- closest to being decent, hard on God’s grace, we speak of holi- gious. workers, committed to the com-             mon good, respectful of human ness. U.S. Catholics understand             Holiness, however, is not a this. About 150 years ago, life and dignity at all times, requirement to run for public many in this nation doubted devoted to truth and justice,             knowledgeable and able to work office. Neither is perfection. that Catholics could participate  Candidates for public office excel actively in public life. Well, we with others. People I can present  at extolling their accomplish- have, and have done it well. to my children as inspirational ments and strengths. We also For which imperfect candidate and exemplary on matters of Saint of the Week learn about their imperfections. should I vote? The answer to this public service. After all, they are human like question lies ultimately in each anyone else. individual’s conscience, “the Acknowledging the human most secret core and sanctuary” Hosffman Ospino is professor of side of political leaders is impor- of a human person, according to theology and religious education tant. Treating them as mes- the Second Vatican Council. at Boston College.

HEINTZ, from page 12 spoke with what the Evangelists way of subverting our best inten- describe as “parrhesia,” a bold- tions to undermine our own a strident atheist; he’s highly ness, confidence, and candor. But efforts, and thus has us defeat- intelligent, well-read, and today he also spoke always with love. ing ourselves by inducing pride a very successful and nationally Yes, sometimes love does and self-righteousness, only respected lawyer. We spent four indeed mean speaking the “hard driving a further wedge between years (and beyond) arguing and truths.” But one litmus test us and those with whom we dis- debating one another: and yet of our own moral condition is agree. all the while we respected and whether we take pleasure in dis- Jesus, Truth-in-the-flesh, truly cared about one another. agreeing with another, whether looked with mercy and tender- In short, our differences did not we take delight in correcting ness even upon those who lead to anger, resentment, or another, whether we find satis- mocked and ridiculed Him. He hatred. I could say to him, “I faction and self-vindication in looks with the same mercy and think you’re dead wrong; and I arguing with another, as if the love upon us, who so often fail still love you.” aim is merely to “win” rather Him as well. And He invites us Sadly, in our current context, than to bright the truth to light. to follow Him, and not to buy disagreements about important The virtuous person will cor- into the Divider’s rebellion. May things (and even unimportant rect another with regret, he will we stand with the apostles and Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher ones) are far too often personal- engage in an argument reluc- the saints, recommit ourselves to Feast October 6 ized: if you disagree with me, tantly, not with zest. Him, speak the truth in charity, then we must be enemies. We The Evil One will use our good and learn to love as He loves. feel compelled to vilify and abuse will, distort it and then allow Eulalie Durocher was the youngest of 10 children in a pious Quebec our opponents. That is precisely such disagreements to become family; three brothers became priests and two sisters also became the attitude that the Divider an opportunity for self-assertion nuns. Because of ill health, Eulalie attended school sporadically and wants to foster in us. And such and for what St. Augustine calls was rejected by several religious orders. For 12 years she helped one an attitude only feeds and “libido dominandi,” the lust for of her priest-brothers in his parish, organizing charitable works and kindles those tensions, divisions, power, the desire to dominate the first Confraternity of Mary in Canada. In 1843, with two friends and resentments, and anger that are others (so thus the Devil has us, coming to mark our culture. unwittingly, playing his game episcopal permission, she founded the Sisters of the Holy Names of Christ came to free us from and by his rules). We may stand Jesus and Mary to educate poor youths, especially in the countryside. the grip of the Diabolos, the with the truth. Our convictions As Mother Marie-Rose, she led the congregation until her early death; Divider. Jesus, who is Truth, may be correct. We may be right. Msgr. Michael Heintz is on the faculty she was beatified in 1982. Holy Names’ sisters serve today in Canada, is the only one who can truly Our arguments may be spot-on. at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, the United States, Lesotho, Peru and Brazil. liberate us from him. Christ And yet, the Devil still finds a Emmitsburg, Md. 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC October 11, 2020 'Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton' BY JOHN MULDERIG ing neophyte Father Peyton sim- ply cold-called him and invited him to appear on his new radio NEW YORK (CNS) — “The family show. And, remarkably, Der that prays together stays togeth- Bingle said yes. er.” Although he popularized In the decades that followed, rather than originated that pithy the Family Rosary movement saying, the sentence aptly sums that Father Peyton had founded up the message of Holy Cross used film, television and even Father Patrick Peyton (1909-92), billboards as well as radio to who advocated it both tirelessly reach the public. Massive rallies and with great success. also were organized. A contem- The moving documen- porary newsreel account of one tary “Pray: The Story of Patrick held in San Francisco’s Golden Peyton” (ArtAffects) lucidly Gate Park describes its audience chronicles its subject’s life and as the largest crowd ever assem- feels imbued with his warm and bled in the City by the Bay. fervent spirit. Changes in society during the Filmmaker Jonathan Cipiti 1960s and ‘70s led to a decline uses archival recordings and in Father Peyton’s influence. Yet footage as well as interviews many credit a successful rally with collaborators, friends and he held in Manila in 1985 with those influenced by Father contributing to the peaceful Peyton’s legacy — former major overthrow of Philippine dictator league baseball player Mike Ferdinand Marcos in February of Sweeney and his wife, Shara, the following year. among them — to trace his This fine account of Father remarkable biography. Peyton’s many achievements As Matthew Donlan and — he was declared venerable in Megan Harrington’s script December 2017 — can be recom- explains, Father Peyton’s attach- mended for all but the smallest ment to the rosary began early. viewers. It can also serve as a CNS photo/Family Theater Productions Living in impoverished circum- valuable catechetical tool in par- stances in Attymass, a small Jonathan Cipiti interviews Holy Cross Father David Guffey at the Family Theater Productions offices in Los Angeles ish or school settings. village in Ireland’s County Mayo, in 2018 during the making of the 2020 documentary “Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton.” The Catholic News Service The film contains mature his family would gather to recite classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG — parental guidance sug- themes. The Catholic News the devotion daily throughout gested. Some material may not be suitable for children. Service classification is A-II — his childhood. adults and adolescents. The Strongly influenced by his he entered the seminary and, tuberculosis. Attributing his of all kinds. Motion Picture Association rating father’s piety, the future clergy- despite the inadequacy of his seemingly miraculous recovery A naturally shy man, Father is PG — parental guidance sug- man wavered between a sense earlier education, proved an out- to Mary, Father Peyton was Peyton nonetheless managed gested. Some material may not of priestly vocation and the standing student. motivated to spread love of the to corral the elite of Hollywood be suitable for children. desire to be a husband and As he progressed toward ordi- rosary and to promote the idea to support his cause. Informed dad. 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CNS photo/Thomas Mukoya, Reuters Displaced people are seen in a file photo along a road near Goma, Congo. Trump administration drops refugee cap to historic low

BY RHINA GUIDOS Immigration and Refugee “These decisions have a tangible impact on those fleeing religious Service, have for decades helped persecution and other vulnerable families in need of refuge.” populations under siege resettle WASHINGTON (CNS) — The in the U.S. steep slope, appearing almost — Joint statement released Oct. 2 by Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, “This is just a further death as a vertical line, is a stunning president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, by a thousand paper cuts in mark by the Trump administra- and Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Washington terms of the capacity of a great tion on what was once a refugee network,” Feasley said. “Not just program recognized around the of Los Angeles, president of Bishop Dorsonville added, point- including places that the admin- Catholic but interfaith and secu- world as a model to welcome the United States Conference of ing to Pope Francis’ words to istration is very much taking lar groups in partnership with the tyrannized and persecuted Catholic Bishops, and Auxiliary Congress during his U.S. visit 5 an active policy role in, like the federal government that was masses. Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of years ago: “Let us remember the Venezuela.” recognized as model around the Late Sept. 30, the administra- Washington said they “continue Golden Rule: ‘Do unto others as Though a media note released world.” tion announced it would bring to be disappointed by the Trump you would have them do unto around midnight late Sept. 30 Feasley also said it cuts the refugee cap — the maximum administration’s diminishment you.’ ... The yardstick we use mentions Venezuela, and “our programs that had allowed the number of displaced people the of the U.S. refugee resettlement for others will be the yardstick support for the legitimate gov- church to practice its long tradi- country decides to resettle in a program.” which time will use for us.’” ernment of Venezuela in the tion of helping the stranger. federal fiscal year — to a historic “These decisions have a tan- “In the same spirit,” the face of the illegitimate Maduro “It means a lot for Catholics low: 15,000. gible impact on those fleeing USCCB leaders said, “we urge regime’s tyranny,” it says noth- as our faith tradition has a long The average during presiden- religious persecution and other the administration to continue to ing about how the U.S. will help history, a noted history, of being cies of both Republicans and vulnerable families in need of offer welcome to refugees to our the 4 million who have been dis- forced to be on the move, being Democrats had been around refuge,” they said. “While refu- country. We can and must lead placed from the South American refugees but also of a people 95,000. But the announcement gees will thankfully be allowed by example in the defense of all country, which finds itself in who are welcoming, of accompa- on the new cap doesn’t mean the to seek refuge here in the United human life, including those flee- conflict. nying others who are forced to bad news for refugees, or orga- States in 2021, the low num- ing persecution.” “There’s a mention but no leave,” she said. nizations that help them, ended ber of admissions, given the The low refugee number action to help,” Feasley said. “From Jesus onward, we see there. global need and the capacity and was a gut-punch to those who The announcement is a con- stories of this in the Bible,” she “It’s not official, the presi- wealth of the United States, is already were bracing for bad tinuation a downward trend, continued. “Additionally, Pope dent still has to sign it,” so no heartbreaking.” news, but now they worry the one starkly visible in a graph Francis has mentioned this as refugees can enter the country They called on Congress to administration’s stalling action by the Migration Policy Institute one of his issues of great focus until that happens, said Ashley “seriously examine the adminis- could put even more lives in dan- that shows the ebbs and flows and understanding ... recogniz- Feasley, director of policy for tration’s proposal and strongly ger as people who need refuge of the 40-year-old program, with ing those who have been forced Migration and Refugee Services encourage the president to will be left out. a steep drop starting in fiscal out of their homes, fleeing perse- at the U.S. Conference of Catholic increase the eventual presiden- “The number is terrible,” said 2017, when President Donald cution or circumstances beyond Bishops. “I have no idea when tial determination significantly.” Feasley, in an Oct. 1 interview Trump took office. their control.” he’ll sign it.” “Welcoming refugees is an with Catholic News Service. “It’s The cut was a further blow The announcement came after Feasley said there’s a “pause” act of love and hope. By helping a continued cutting of refugees to agencies, such as Catholic the Catholic Church celebrated until Oct. 26, which means noth- to resettle the most vulnerable, allowed to come to the U.S. Charities, who along with secular Sept. 27 as the 2020 World Day ing will happen until then. we are living out our Christian in a moment of global need. and other faith organizations, of Migrants and Refugees. In a joint statement released faith as Jesus has challenged us We’re seeing increase refugee including the Hebrew Immigrant Oct. 2, Archbishop José H. Gomez to do,” Archbishop Gomez and flows from a number of places Aid Society and Lutheran