Dwenger Students Encouraged to 'Live Life on a Higher Plane'
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Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend January 17, 2016 TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Volume 90 No. 2 50¢ TODAYSCATHOLICNEWS.org Pro-life The effects of Roe v. Wade Dwenger students encouraged in a Year of Mercy to ‘live life on a higher plane’ Pages 10-14 St. Charles gathers BY TIM JOHNSON for blessing FORT WAYNE — “Live life on a Narthex, Baptismal font higher plane” was the overarch- ing message offered by Bishop and ambry blessed Kevin C. Rhoades to the 1,069 Page 2 students plus staff and faculty of Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne. The bishop made the first of four diocesan high school pastoral visits on Jan. 8. Centennial celebration Bishop Rhoades used the crozier, on loan through the begins University of Notre Dame, that once belonged to Bishop Joseph Our Lady of Hungary Dwenger, second bishop of the inaugurates 100th anniversary diocese for whom the school is named. Page 3 Still celebrating the Christmas season, which ended on Jan. 10 with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Bishop Rhoades presented a gift to the students Remembering Fred Tone — “The Pocket Gospels and Psalms,” which is published by Colleagues offer tributes Our Sunday Visitor. Pope Francis Page 5 has urged the faithful to carry a pocket-sized book of the Gospels and to read it often to meditate on Jesus’ words and deeds. Bishop Rhoades encour- Instituted as lectors aged the students to do the same — read and reflect on the Deacons in formation Gospels and psalms daily. Bishop receive Bibles Rhoades said this gift, which he personally presented to each stu- Francie Hogan Page 8 dent after Mass, was a reminder Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades offers a pocketsize book of the Gospels and Psalms to each student at Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne. He encouraged the students to read from the book every day “to live life on a higher plane.” It DWENGER, page 4 was the bishop’s Christmas gift to the students as the Mass fell in the Christmas season on Jan. 8. Three cultures at St. Patrick thrive in faith sharing ‘Why Catholic?’ BY KAY COZAD Developed by RENEW International, the Catholic ministry organization that recently presented FORT WAYNE — St. Patrick Parish, on the south ARISE Together in Christ, the four-year program side of Fort Wayne, is rich with three distinct cul- includes workshops, faith enrichment events and tures thriving there. Pastor Society of the Divine prayerful small group discussions that help parish- Word Father Andrew Thu Pham shepherds his ioners relate Catholic teaching to their everyday diverse congregation that includes Hispanic, lives and according to its website www.renwintl.org Vietnamese and Anglo cultures, members of whom is suited for small Christian communities, parish make up the over 100 devout participants in the catechists, RCIA candidates, parents with children faith sharing “Why Catholic?” program. preparing for sacraments and families looking to “Why Catholic” is a comprehensive adult forma- deepen faith. The program offers several transla- tion program that began in earnest in 22 parishes, tions including English, Spanish, Vietnamese, including St. Patrick, across the Diocese of Fort French, Chinese and more, so participants can meet Living the Year of Mercy Wayne-South Bend in 2015. The program is based in language specific small groups in homes or par- Shelter the Homeless on the four pillars of the Catholic faith as presented ishes. in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, offering Father Thu Pham said the program that began Page 20 insight into prayer, core beliefs, the sacraments and morality. WHY, page 3 www.myyearofmercy.org 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 17, 2016 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Bishop blesses narthex, baptismal font Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend at St. Charles Borromeo Church P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 BY DEB WAGNER Bishop Rhoades quoted Pope Benedict who wrote: PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades FORT WAYNE — Hundreds “The mystery of the Trinitarian met on the last day of the God is beginning to emerge, EDITOR: Tim Johnson Christmas season as Bishop even though its depths can be revealed only when Jesus’ jour- NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Kevin C. Rhoades blessed the new narthex at St. Charles ney is complete.” Bishop Rhoades noted, Editorial Department Borromeo Parish in Fort Wayne. In addition to the new gathering “Later, at the end of His earthly PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan space, the bishop also blessed mission, Jesus will send His FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, the new baptismal font and disciples into the world to bap- tize in the name of the Father, Michelle Castleman, Bonnie Elberson, ambry, which is the repository for the Oil of the Sick, the Oil and of the Son, and of the Holy Denise Fedorow, Joe Kozinski, Vince Spirit. We entered into Jesus’ LaBarbera and Deb Wagner of Catechumens and the Holy Chrism. The bishop then cel- own Baptism when we became ebrated Mass for the feast of Christians, when we were Business Department the Baptism of the Lord with baptized. We became beloved BUSINESS MANAGER: Stephanie A. Patka all those gathered prayerfully sons and daughters of God the inside the church. Father. The Holy Spirit came AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber upon us and gave us new life.” BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Bethany In his homily Bishop Rhoades said, “Multitudes of “With the sacrament of Belleville [email protected] people from all over Jerusalem Baptism,” he said, “we truly and the region of Judea went became a new creation, as St. Advertising Sales through the desert wilderness Paul teaches. We received new Tess Steffen to the Jordan River, one of the life. God’s Spirit filled our souls and transformed us with His [email protected] lowest points on the face of the supernatural life.” (260) 456-2824 earth (some 1,200 feet below sea level), really to the middle Regarding the new narthex, of nowhere, to hear John the Msgr. John Suelzer, pastor of Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org Baptist preach and to be bap- St. Charles for the last 30 years, tized by him. From Jerusalem, said, “Many parishioners are so it would take many hours to pleased that this has become a Published weekly except second walk there, through rugged ter- reality and value. It is my hope, Sunday of January; and every other rain and desert heat. They did it was always my dream, that week from the third Sunday in so because they thought John this would be the community June through the second Sunday might be the Christ.” builder that we all seek in our of September; and last Sunday in The bishop shared, “Today is church: To build up community December by the Diocese of Fort the feast in which we celebrate and to build up God’s kingdom Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun here upon this earth. I appreci- St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. the arrival of the new Joshua at the Jordan River. The name ate the generosity of our many Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, parishioners, who gave so gener- IN, and additional mailing office. ‘Jesus’ is the Greek for ‘Joshua,’ a name which means ‘God ously for this gathering space, to saves.’” make it a reality.” POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Jack Krouse, who managed Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Jesus comes to lead Israel through the Jordan and to the the building project, said he Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: Photos by Jerry Kessens immensely enjoyed working [email protected]. new Promised Land. “We celebrate today Jesus’ Above, on the feast of the Baptism are My beloved Son; with You with Msgr. Suelzer. “He’s not I am well pleased,’” the bishop our typical client in that he MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort baptism in the Jordan River,” of the Lord, Jan. 10, Bishop Kevin C. said. “This was an amazing was so patient and contrac- Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) Bishop Rhoades said. “Certainly Rhoades blesses the new baptismal He did not need baptism or font at St. Charles Borromeo Church scene! Heaven stands open tors responded accordingly by 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. giving 110 percent.” Weigand BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, repentance. He was without sin. in Fort Wayne. above Jesus. He came to earth Construction was the contractor. Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (260) But He went into the waters like to open heaven for us. God the Larry Weigand, chief executive 456-2824. Fax (260) 744-1473. all the other people to demon- Father proclaims who Jesus is: strate His solidarity with them. His beloved Son with whom He officer, and retired Bob Weigand, News deadline is the Monday morning He shows us that He came to is well pleased.” who is a charter member of the before publication date. Advertising unite Himself to sinners whom The third Person of the parish, commented, “What a Below, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades deadline is nine days before publica- He had come to save. This Blessed Trinity, the Holy Spirit, beautiful gathering space. We tion date. action, at the beginning of His blesses the gathering area of St. appears in bodily form like a are so proud to be a part of a public ministry, foreshadows Charles Borromeo Church. dove. gathering space such as this.” Today’s Catholic may be reached at : how Jesus will bear the sins of Today’s Catholic, all the world on the cross at the P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN climax of His public ministry.