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Three men ordained Holy Cross priests of Mother Maria Theresia Pages 1, 7-8 Bonzel closer with miracle decree

Come Holy Spirit! MISHAWAKA — Francis approved his first In Truth and Charity decrees from the Congregation for the Causes of on March 27, and among them was a “Decree of Page 2 Miracle” acknowledging a miracle attributed to the inter- cession of , Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel, foundress of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. This miraculous cure of a young boy from Colorado Evangelium Vitae Springs, Colo. — who is now a young adult — paves the way towards her beatification, which is scheduled to Medal take place on Nov. 10 in Paderborn, Germany. Sisters of Life receive Mother Theresia was born Regina Christine Wilhelmine Bonzel on Sept. 17, 1830, in Olpe, Notre Dame award Germany. The girl born into a wealthy family had an early desire to follow Christ, according to records Page 3 provided by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. It’s believed she was formed by an intensive prayer life, a great devotion to the Holy Eucharist and a love of St. . She entered the Third Order Secular Franciscans in 1850, and became a con- One document secrated religious in 1859. Her service to the poor did at a time not go unnoticed, and Konrad Martin asked her to form a congregation devoted to that cause. The Catholic Charities provides Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Olpe was approved by the Church on July 20, 1863. translation, interpretation Sister Rose Agnes, former superior and longtime Page 10 archivist at the Mishawaka provincial house, believes Mother Theresia’s devotion to the Eucharist is one of her most heroic virtues, giving her the grace to minister in other areas like education and healthcare. “She wanted the contemplative life, and that’s why Spring sports she started the perpetual adoration,” says Sister Rose Agnes. “She did that from the beginning, with eight Fort Wayne high schools CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING sisters. Day and night! And works of mercy. She looked Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel, foundress of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, previewed whose motherhouse is in Mishawaka, will be beatified Nov. 10 in Paderborn, Germany. MIRACLE, PAGE 16 Pages 13-14 At cathedral, HOLY CROSS COMMUNITY celebrates God’s patience ORDAINS THREE NEW PRIESTS

BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA “Jesus does not abandon Thomas in his stubborn unbelief,” Pope Francis said. “He does not close the door, He waits.” (CNS) — Celebrating his first Mass “God is patient with us because He in the cathedral of Rome, Pope Francis loves us, and those who love are able to called on Christians to trust in God’s end- understand, to hope, to inspire confidence,” less patience and mercy. the pope said. “They do not give up, they do “God always waits for us, even when we not burn bridges, they are able to forgive.” have left Him behind! He is never far from In response, Pope Francis said, the faith- us, and if we return to Him, He is ready to ful must show the “courage to trust in Jesus’ embrace us,” the pope said in his homily mercy, to trust in His patience, to seek ref- MATT CASHORE April 7 at the Basilica of St. John Lateran. uge always in the wounds of His love.” From left, Holy Cross Fathers Jarrod The pope commented on the Gospel “How many times in my pastoral min- reading (Jn 20:19-31) for Divine Mercy istry have I heard it said: ‘Father I have Waugh, Mark DeMott and Brian Ching, Sunday, in which the risen Christ appears to many sins,’” the pope said. “I have always receive blessings during their Ordination St. Thomas and lets him touch His wounds, pleaded: ‘Don’t be afraid, go to Him, He is dispelling the Apostle’s doubts about Jesus’ Mass on April 6 on the campus of the resurrection. LATERAN, PAGE 16 . 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC April 14, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Come Holy Spirit! Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

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Christ, to welcome them to izes the Church’s mission of Confirmation throughout our diocese, His Church. Our mission to gather people into His as our young people receive an increase is one of evangelization in Church. The Fathers and of the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the world, in the great sea Doctors of the Church this beautiful sacrament. They receive where there are multitudes often dwelt on the mysti- the special strength of the Holy Spirit to of fish. We carry out this cal meaning of this epi- spread and defend the faith by word and mission from the boat which is the Church, sode, seeing the boat as the Church, whose action as witnesses of the Risen Lord. We with ’s successor, Pope Francis, unity is symbolized by the net which is rejoice with them as they are more firmly at the helm, and with the , the suc- not torn. The sea is the world. Peter in the united to Christ and His Church through cessors of the apostles, at his side. But the boat stands for the supreme authority in the Confirmation. Let us pray for them during mission belongs to the whole Church, to all Church. this holy season of Easter. of you. It is the mission of bearing witness But what about the fish? The evangelist May the Holy Spirit guide us and con- to the Lord Jesus and to His resurrection tells us that they caught 153 fish. This is a tinue to bestow His gifts upon the Church from the dead. symbolic number and there are dozens of in our diocese and throughout the world! In the Acts of the Apostles, we hear of possible interpretations of the number 153. April 14, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Evangelium Vitae Medal awarded Public Schedule of to the Sisters of Life biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS

• Sunday, April 14, 11:45 a.m. — Confirmation Mass, Basilica BY ANN CAREY of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame • Monday, April 15, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, NOTRE DAME — Mother Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Agnes Mary Donovan and her • Tuesday, April 16, 12 p.m. — Lunch with participants in religious community, the Sisters Good Leaders, Good Shepherds Program, St. Martin de Porres, of Life, received the 2013 Notre Syracuse Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal • Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint John at a banquet at the University of the Baptist Church, Fort Wayne Notre Dame April 3. The medal • Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint was inspired by Pope John Paul Mary of the Assumption Church, Decatur II’s 1995 encyclical “Evangelium • Friday, April 19, 5:30 p.m. — LuersKnight, Bishop Luers Vitae” (“The Gospel of Life”). High School, Fort Wayne The Sisters of Life became the third recipient of the annual award that was established in 2010 to honor individuals for their service Priest appointed to the Gospel of Life. The sisters are a relatively new religious com- munity, having been founded in ANN CAREY 1991 by Cardinal John O’Connor From left to right are Holy Cross Father Wilson Miscamble, history pro- of New York. fessor and president of the Notre Dame Chapter of University Faculty They profess the usual vows of for Life; Angela Engelsen, pro-life activities manager for the Center for The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne- poverty, chastity and obedience, Ethics and Culture; Carter Snead, law professor and director of the Center South Bend, has made the following appointment, effective May 1, but also take a fourth vow to pro- 2013: for Ethics and Culture; Mother Mary Agnes Donovan; Bishop Kevin C. tect and enhance the sacredness • Reverend Daniel Whelan, Sons of Saint Philip Neri, to Pastor, Rhoades; , philosophy professor; and Daniel Philpott, of human life. Their ministry is to Saint Parish, Fort Wayne. professor of political science and peace studies. Father Miscamble, Snead, provide hospitality and support for • Reverend Cyril Fernandes has been granted a three-month sabbati- pregnant women and to lead heal- Solomon and Philpott are members of the committee for the Notre cal in India and will then return to the diocese for a pastoral assign- ing retreats for women and men Dame Fund to Protect Human Life. ment. who have suffered from abortion. The medal citation noted that “In an age when the sanctity of she continued. “To be pro-life is to about how happy he was that Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious life from its earliest to its final offer to others the hope we receive the University of Notre Dame days is assaulted, you and the in the Resurrection of Jesus that bestowed the Evangelium Vitae Liberty Holy Hour across the diocese Sisters of Life have heroically new life is possible, for every Medal every year. The medal, he worked with compassion and joy person, no matter what the past said, demonstrates the importance • Sacred Heart , 125 N. Harrison St., Warsaw, to foster and sustain the ‘uncon- contains.” of a commitment to the sanctity has a holy hour for the bishop’s Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage ditional respect for the right to Speaking about the power of of human life. He also praised the and Religious Liberty on Sunday, April 21, at 9:30 a.m. life of every innocent person,’ maternal love in a culture that is Sisters of Life for they dedication • St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd, Fort ‘one of the pillars on which every “starving for authentic maternal to women and their babies, and Wayne, has holy hours all Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the cha- civil society stands.’ Through love,” Mother Agnes said that he called their founder, Cardinal pel. your ‘daily gestures of openness, “Each person is capable of great- O’Connor, “a champion of life.” • Queen of Peace Parish in Mishawaka has an hour and a half sacrifice and unselfish care,’ ness, of heroic love, of living The Gospel for April 3 was (3:30 -5 p.m.) every Saturday of Adoration and Exposition prior to you and the Sisters of Life have beauty.” Luke’s recounting of the disciples the Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. They dedicate this time in honor of pri- exquisitely responded to ‘God’s Furthermore, “This capacity meeting Jesus on the road to vate prayer for the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious commandment to protect human for greatness is never threatened Emmaus, but not recognizing Him Liberty. life,’ by ‘show(ing) reverence and by motherhood, even in the most until He broke bread with them in • St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Decatur, hosts Eucharistic love for every person and the life inconvenient or trying circum- the evening. Exposition on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. of every person.’” (The quotation stances. For it is through maternal “This Gospel has so much to and on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. The parish asks marks within love, whether teach us,” Bishop Rhoades said. participants to pray for the protection of marriage, religious free- the citation indi- spiritual or “The Lord walks beside us on our dom and unborn children. cates phrases physical, that journey of life. He is with us in taken from “Each person is capable this potential times of disappointment and sad- Evangelium for greatness is ness. He is alive and ever present Vitae.) of greatness, of heroic love, often set free.” in our midst.” In her accep- Mother Thus, he observed, “In the tance remarks, Agnes Mary pro-life movement we encounter Allowing over-counter sale Mother Agnes of living beauty.” told the story of disappointment, but can never Mary said that a young woman lose hope because the Lord walks of contraceptives to all ages even though who was sched- beside us. To be a Christian is to “Evangelium MOTHER AGNES MARY uled to undergo walk with the Lord and let our Vitae was issued an abortion but eyes be opened to the word of ‘simply wrong’ after the foun- was counseled God and to the presence of the dation of the by the sisters Lord in the breaking of the bread, Sisters of Life, and by two the Eucharist.” WASHINGTON (CNS) — An people does not reduce pregnancy the sisters con- other moth- The Evangelium Vitae Medal April 5 decision by a New York or abortion rates, but can con- sider it to be their “magna carta.” ers the sisters were helping. She is sponsored by the Notre Dame federal judge to lift age limits on tribute to higher rates of sexually Thus, “An award in its name is of eventually decided to give birth Center for Ethics and Culture and purchases of over-the-counter transmitted disease,” she said in a very special meaning to us.” to her child and then she, herself, made possible by the Notre Dame emergency contraceptives should statement. Mother Agnes Mary noted that joined in counseling other women Fund to Protect Human Life. be “appealed and overturned,” The ruling by U.S. District each human person is a “unique with a crisis pregnancy, explaining The 2011 and first recipient was according to an official of the Court Judge Edward Korman in reflection of the Divine image,” that being a mother had changed Richard Doerflinger, associate U.S. Catholic Conference of Brooklyn, N.Y., said that within the “summit of creation and life everything for her. director of the Secretariat for Pro- Bishops. 30 days, the Food and Drug and love.” She said that Cardinal “This is the power of mater- Life Activities of the United States “No public health consider- Administration must make emer- O’Connor would tell the sisters nal love: the power to protect a Conference of Catholic Bishops. ation justifies the unregulated gency contraceptives available to that the reason for their existence woman from tragedy, and the In 2012 the medal was awarded to distribution of such drugs to women of all ages. was to give a sign to others that power to save the life of her child pro-life leader and law professor children,” said Deirdre McQuade, Korman said the case wasn’t every human being is sacred and with the grace of God,” Mother Helen Alvare. The 2014 winner spokeswoman for the USCCB’s about the potential misuse by very special. Mary Agnes observed. will be announced on Respect Life Secretariat for Pro Life Activities. 11-year-olds of the contracep- “There is a lie at the heart of In his homily at the Mass that Sunday this coming October and “Many studies have shown the culture of death that stifles preceded the award banquet, the medal presented in the spring that wider access to ‘emergency hope and stamps out the light,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades spoke of 2014. contraception’ among young FDA, PAGE 4 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC April 14, 2013 Through pope’s embrace, 8-year-old boy touches the world

a modern Dominic, referring to an BY RICK SNIZEK historic encounter tradition holds once occurred between St. Francis and St. Dominic. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (CNS) — For Lucas, an altar server back By Easter Monday, it would be home who since arriving in Rome the shot seen around the world. has already experienced the honor But a day earlier, Christiana of serving Mass at the subter- Gondreau could not have imagined ranean tomb of St. Peter beneath that a chance encounter she and her the Vatican basilica, witnessing 8-year-old son, Dominic, had with the pope stop to greet his younger Pope Francis in the middle of St. brother was something he’ll never Peter’s Square following his first forget. Easter Mass would touch the hearts “It was so touching to see my of so many around the globe. brother being picked up and held While making his way in the by the pope,” he said. “You could popemobile through a sea of faith- see on (Dominic’s) face how happy ful estimated at 250,000, the newly he was.” elected pontiff smiled and waved The professor, along with his as he offered Easter greetings to family of seven, is living in Rome those gathered. this semester as he teaches a course At one point in his second on the New Testament and the journey around the square, on the Eternal City. way to delivering his Easter mes- Together, they’ve been there sage “urbi et orbi” (to the city and for momentous events in the life of the world), the white Mercedes the Church, from the resignation of transporting the pope stopped. He Pope Benedict XVI to the election reached over to greet Dominic after and installation of Pope Francis. a compassionate Vatican usher But the kindness shown to named Augustino had repositioned Dominic by Pope Francis will be mother and son at a corner of the the most enduring part of their path so the pontiff could better see experience together. them. Paul Gondreau believes no one Pope Francis lifted Dominic, shares in God’s cross more inti- who has cerebral palsy, while mately than the disabled, and that embracing and kissing him. He he extends his hand over the weak also spoke to the boy before gen- and the vulnerable so that they may tly placing the child back into his serve as models of inspiration. mother’s arms. “No one plans to have a special “The pope definitely was whis- GREGORIO BORGIA, AP VIA CNS needs child,” he said. “They are a pering to him, but there’s no way This photo by AP photographer Gregorio Borgia of Pope Francis embracing 8-year-old Dominic Gondreau, who tremendous blessing.” of knowing what he said. Is it a has cerebral palsy, captured the attention of people around the world. The moment took place after the new He describes Dominic as secret?” Gondreau said in a tele- pontiff celebrated his first Easter Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican March 31. “cognitively normal,” meaning phone interview from Rome with he understands what is going on the Rhode Island Catholic, newspa- around him and can speak some per of the Providence Diocese. were witnessing a very moving “There was a part of me that mesmerized by the encounter words and some simple sentences, She is certain, however, that moment. didn’t want to leave that spot,” she between his son and the pope that but that his limitations are purely the meeting was divinely inspired, “Your son is here to show oth- said, savoring the special moment. he had just witnessed on one of the physical. and serves as a message that God ers how to love,” Gondreau said After the papal address she large television screens broadcast- “God has touched our family shows favor to all His little ones. one woman shouted out to her from then made her way back across ing a live feed of the event from all our lives, now, He has touched “I do believe that it was a kiss the crowd after the pope departed. St. Peter’s Square from the special Vatican TV. the whole world with Dominic,” he from heaven, to say this child is Others asked her for her email, seating area offered to one parent His elder son Lucas, 12, was the added. loved and I know him,” Gondreau promising to send photos they had or family member accompanying first to notice the loving attention The Gondreaus’ eldest child, said. captured of the pope and her son. someone with a disability to the his brother was receiving from the daughter Alena Maria, 16, has been As the pope moved on through She would be asked for interviews Mass. pope, and quickly pointed it out to using technology to keep fam- the crowd, camera shutters contin- by news organizations from around It was there that she met up his father. ily and friends back home up to ued to click on Dominic as those the world. with her husband, Paul Gondreau, “I was just speechless. Lucas date on the all the exciting events in attendance quickly realized they a professor at Providence and I started crying,” Paul unfolding around them in Vatican College who is teaching a class in Gondreau said. “It seems the pope City. Rome this semester, and their four was captivated by Dominic.” “I didn’t think that in being other children, including 5-year-old He likened the tender moment here all this would happen,” Alena twin daughters Maria and Junia. between pope and child to an Maria said. Paul Gondreau had become •Rosaries •Veils encounter of a modern Francis with •Crucifixes •Statues without a prescription. 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INDIANAPOLIS — A grass- from their Easter recess. Zoeller, Wesleyan Church, also offered they “over reached.” roots alliance of faith groups, has been a voice for reasonable their perspectives as panelist on Murphy emphasized that the law enforcement and business immigration reform signing on INDIANA the forum. sentiment on immigration reform leaders have reached a con- to the Indiana compact in 2010 Tebbe who has worked on is changing saying, “What a dif- sensus supporting immigration during a press conference at the CATHOLIC behalf of the Church to defeat ference getting whipped in a reform including a repeal of Statehouse with Indianapolis anti-immigration legislation in national election makes.” While the resident tuition rate ban for Archbishop Daniel Buechlien CONFERENCE Indiana said he is hopeful state Murphy noted the immigration undocumented college students. and other members of the faith, lawmakers will repeal a ban on reform conversions may not be The local forum and national human services and business BRIGID CURTIS AYER resident tuition rate for college all that authentic, said even in campaign, called “Bibles, Badges communities. students, contained in a Senate matters of faith “death bed” con- and Business,” a project of the Glenn Tebbe, Indiana Catholic Bill 207. “Senate Bill 207 is a versions still count. And Murphy National Immigration Network, Conference executive director, a moral issue and it’s the right indicated these “death bed” con- held on April 3, a forum at the panelist at the forum said, “The “Historically, we have benefited thing to do for these students versions among Republicans may Marion County Central Library in Catholic Church has been ask- from immigrants’ ingenuity, who through no fault of their be instrumental in getting mean- Indianapolis. ing the federal government for at their innovations, and their dif- own were brought to this country ingful reform passed. Participants who came to the least 20 years for comprehensive ferent thought processes,” said as children,” said Tebbe. “For forum heard from distinguished immigration reform. The immi- O’Connor. “We want to welcome those who were already attending panelists from the business, faith gration issue affects all of us. these great minds. As a commu- college when the law passed, it and agricultural communities who It comes down to a moral and nity, we need to make sure the makes finishing cost prohibitive.” discussed the effects a broken humanitarian issue.” welcome mat is out.” Senate Bill 207, authored immigration system has on the He noted that current policies Angela Smith Jones, public by State Sen. Jean Leising, immigrant community at large and practices prohibit the undocu- policy director for the Greater R-Oldenburg, would grandfather and Indiana’s future economy. mented, many who are working Indianapolis Chamber of undocumented college students Mike Murphy, former toward legal citizenship, from Commerce, said, “Employment who were already enrolled in col- Indiana state representative and fully participating in society. openings exist in Indiana that lege when the law changed. The senior vice president, Hirons “From a legal status, they are require highly-skilled workers, bill passed the Senate, 35-15, and & Company, who moderated aliens. But they are not aliens to but Indiana lacks enough highly- was heard in the House Education the panel discussion described our human family,” said Tebbe. skilled people to fill them. A committee April 3. Less than Indiana’s recent legislative his- Megan Ritter, public policy highly-skilled workforce benefits a week earlier a portion of the tory impacting the undocumented director for the Indiana Farm the entire community.” Indiana’s controversial 2011 anti- as “unHoosierish.” Murphy, a Bureau said, “We face a labor Jones noted it didn’t make any immigration law was struck down Republican, vehemently opposed shortage in the agricultural sector sense from a business perspective by U.S. District Court Judge anti-immigration legislation and the current system is broken.” to put educational roadblocks in Sarah Evans Barker. during his 12-year tenure as a Laws that create a barrier to edu- front of young, hardworking col- The recent court decision member of the Indiana General cation “create an underclass that lege students who will be “future coupled with the results of the Web Resources Assembly. doesn’t need to be there.” Hoosier taxpayers and skilled national election could turn the For more information on Indiana Attorney General Mike O’Connor, direc- workers.” tide on immigration reform local- pending legislation the Church Greg Zoeller encouraged panel- tor of state government affairs Rev. Sharon Watkins, general ly and nationally for Republicans. is following go to the Indiana ists and participants to continue for Eli Lilly and Company minister and president of the Jones said the court decision sent Catholic Conference (ICC) Web working on immigration reform said, “Businesses don’t like to Christian Church, Disciples of a message to Indiana lawmakers page at www.indianacc.org. saying, “Keep up your efforts and take positions on controversial Christ; John Livengood, president make sure the voices of Hoosiers issues,” but that Lilly executives and CEO, Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association; and Rev. are heard in Washington,” as decided the issue was too impor- Congress returns to Washington tant to remain on the sidelines. David Drury, chief of staff, the Fiddler♣ s Hearth 127 North Main Street, South Bend, Indiana Family-Friendly Public House

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John Folda, a seminary rec- Defense of Marriage. “That’s in the tor in Nebraska, to be the bishop of natural order, that’s the way mar- Fargo, N.D. He succeeds Archbishop riage exists in nature, that’s why J. Aquila, who was named marriage is important for the social to head the Denver Archdiocese good,” said Archbishop Salvatore in May 2012. The changes were J. Cordileone of San Francisco. announced April 8 in Washington “Nature promotes a child having by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, a father and a mother. There’s no apostolic nuncio to the United States. way a child could come into the world other than with a father and a mother,” he added. The Catholic Safeguarding creation Church opposes same-sex marriage expected to be major “because we favor preserving the definition of marriage in the law as theme at WYD in Rio it exists naturally,” he told Catholic News Service. “What we’re really VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When opposed to is marriage redefinition. hundreds of thousands of young Our opponents in the debate ... favor Catholics gather with Pope Francis not expanding the right of marriage in Rio de Janeiro in the summer, but redefining it to be something reflections on safeguarding the envi- different from what it is to include ronment will be part of the pro- the union of two people of the same gram. Like earlier editions of World sex,” he said. “One could ask, ‘Well Youth Day, the July celebration in why should it stop there, why can’t Rio de Janeiro will include morning it include other types of unions, such catechetical sessions and afternoon as multiple partners?’” Archbishop cultural events. “From the begin- Cordileone spoke to CNS March 26 ning of planning — under Pope in Washington. That morning, he Benedict XVI — we thought that a addressed the March for Marriage major theme in Brazil, known as ‘the rally on the National Mall. The U.S. lungs of the world,’ would have to Conference of Catholic Bishops was be the environment,” said Marcello a co-sponsor of the event. Bedeschi, president of the John Paul II Foundation for Youth, a Rome- based organization that assists with Pope says women’s love World Youth Day planning. “We did not know that there would be a makes them privileged new pope and that in his first three witnesses of Christ CNS PHOTO/BRIAN SNYDER, REUTERS major addresses, he would speak about safeguarding creation, not in VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Women Immigrants stand during a naturalization ceremony to become U.S. citizens in late March political or ideological terms, but as a have a privileged role in the Church at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass. As the U.S. Senate returns after break and Christian obligation,” Bedeschi said. because of their ability to pass on Corrado Clini, Italy’s environment the faith through love, Pope Francis tens of thousands plan a rally, Washington lawmakers focus on immigration reform. minister, has been working with the said. “Women have had and still foundation, the Pontifical Council have a special role in opening doors for the Laity, the Brazilian govern- to the Lord, in following Him and ment and the Rio Church’s World communicating His face, because linked to the testimony of women,” to search for sessions, speakers and and then the people will come in. ... Youth Day organizing team to pro- the eyes of faith always need the since the Jewish law of that period exhibitors or find their way around If you keep the light on in the con- mote the reflection of young people simple and profound look of love,” did not consider women or children the George R. Brown Convention fessional and are available, then you on the importance of biodiversity the pope told an estimated 50,000 as “reliable, credible witnesses.” Center. “Technology is in the fore- will see what kind of line there is for and protecting the environment. people in St. Peter’s Square April front for our members,” said Karen Confession.’” Msgr. , 3. “This is the mission of women, Catholic educators focus Ristau, NCEA president. “Catholic director of Caritas Rome and one of mothers and women, to give wit- educators are eager to bring the lat- of the priests who ate with the pope Pope recites St. Peter’s ness to their children and grandchil- on technology at annual est technological advances into our March 28, told Vatican Radio that Gospel professions of dren that Christ is risen,” he said. schools, parishes, colleges and semi- Pope Francis is convinced priests “Faith is professed with the mouth convention in Houston naries. This convention provides a must “open the doors and allow the faith at Apostle’s tomb great resource for learning about new people to meet God.” One place and heart, with the word and love.” HOUSTON (CNS) — More than In the second weekly public audi- innovations from all these compa- where the doors are open and the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — 8,000 Catholic educators at the annu- nies and networking with colleagues people come seeking not only for- Kneeling before the tomb of St. Peter, ence of his pontificate, Pope Francis al National Catholic Educational resumed a series of catechetical talks to hear what they’re using as well.” giveness, but advice and counsel is Pope Francis repeated the three pro- Association convention April 2-4 in the Basilica of St. Peter. Fourteen fessions of faith the Gospels report on the creed begun by Pope Benedict Houston included catechists, teach- XVI in January. Commenting on the Conventual Franciscans from 10 the apostle making: “Lord, you are ers and administrators who teach Pope: Confession is place countries have the full-time minis- the Christ, the son of the living God,” words, “rose again on the third day in preschoolers to high school students accordance with the Scriptures,” the to experience mercy, grace try of hearing Confessions in more “Master, to whom shall we go? You in cities and rural areas across the than a dozen languages; they are have the words of eternal life,” and pope noted that the New Testament country and around the world. One gives women a “primary, fundamen- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In his assisted by other priests on major “Lord, you know everything; you thing the entire group seemed to first seven homilies, Pope Francis holy days and when large pilgrim- know I love you.” Cardinal Angelo tal role” as witnesses of Jesus’ res- have in common was the realization urrection. He cited the passage in repeatedly talked about mercy and ages arrive. Conventual Franciscan Comastri, archpriest of St. Peter’s that technology is a major part — or grace, recounting anecdotes about Father Rocco Rizzo, rector of the Basilica, said Pope Francis made Mark, Chapter 16 in which women should be — of their daily work. The find an empty tomb and an angel asking God for forgiveness and College of Confessors at St. Peter’s, the three professions April 1 while convention included more than 60 ensuring people that God always is told the Vatican newspaper that kneeling on the marble floor of the who tells them that Jesus is alive. workshops on technology and about “Here we can see an argument in ready to welcome them back. When between 150 and 200 people go to Clementine Chapel, facing a grill 30 exhibits in the exhibition hall that he had lunch on Holy Thursday Confession in the basilica each day. that allows visitors to see the back favor of the historical truth of the res- promoted technology for classrooms urrection,” Pope Francis said. “If it with seven priests from the Diocese “There are some days, like Saturday of what is believed to be St. Peter’s and schools. This year, the partici- of Rome, he made their part in the and Sunday, when the number is tomb. had been an invention, in the context pants for the first time also could of that time it would not have been mercy-and-grace cycle explicit: “He higher.” make use of an app for smartphones said, ‘Open the doors of the Church, April 14, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Come and See weekend allows for students to participate offered in a total immersion experience. FORT WAYNE — Men discern- IPFW Students for Life ing the vocation as an Oratorian Around the diocese holds Abortion Recovery priest or brother are invited to visit the Sons of Saint Philip Neri, Month events a community-in-formation of FORT WAYNE — April is the Oratory of St. Philip Neri of Abortion Recovery Month and Fort Wayne on Friday, April 26, BISHOP DWENGER ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2013 TOP 10 Indiana University-Purdue beginning at 5 p.m. to Saturday University Fort Wayne (IPFW) afternoon, April 27. The weekend Students for Life is recognizing will be held at the Community the month by bringing a series of House of the Sons of Saint Philip speakers and discussions to cam- Neri, St. John the Baptist Catholic pus. These events will serve to Church, Fort Wayne. Contact provide non-judgmental support Father Daniel of the Sons of Saint to women who have been affected Philip Neri for more information by abortion, and increase public and RSVP to sonsofphilip@gmail. awareness of both the possible com, (260) 438-4546, www.son- effects of abortion and options for sofphilip.com. support after abortion. “Too often people on both sides Bishop Dwenger High of the issue become so engrossed School principal in debate that the women them- selves, those who have had abor- appointed USF director tions, are left feeling isolated,” observes Katie Berghoff, vice- FORT WAYNE — Bishop president of IPFW Students for Dwenger High School principal Life. “Women may internalize Jason Schiffli has been appointed their emotions rather than risk a director on the Academic Affairs being judged, either for having Committee of the board for the an abortion or for experiencing University of Saint Francis. negative emotions afterward. It is Schiffli earned a bachelor’s our goal that Abortion Recovery degree in education in 1995 and DANIELLE COLLINS Month will meet these women, master’s degrees in education and wherever they are on their life secondary administration in 2001 The Class of 2013 Top 10 for Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne was journey, with a compassionate at Indiana University. announced in an all-school assembly Friday, March 22. Recognized for their academic message of healing and an accept- He is active in professional ing community of resources.” organizations and in the commu- success, these 10 students will be the first to receive their diploma during graduation Scheduled Abortion Recovery nity, serving as secretary for the May 24, at the Embassy Theatre. The Top 10 in order of rank are valedictorian Month events include the follow- Allen County Non-public School ing: Association and as a member of Lehn, salutatorian Madeline Pollifrone, Katelynn Smith, Alexandra Yoder, Nathan • Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m. the Association for Supervision Schleinkofer, Stephanie Schenkel, Bryce Clevenger, Benjamin Evans, Andrea Bloom and — nationally acclaimed speaker and Curriculum Development, Star Parker will be coming to National Staff Development Jennifer Hipskind. IPFW to speak in the International Council and National Association Ballroom. Star is the founder and of Secondary School Principals. president of CURE, the Center for A resident of St. Joe, he attends Urban Renewal and Education, an St. Jude Catholic Church. He and by St. Anthony de Padua Church teed to graduate in four years or of a Saint Mary’s education is organization, which seeks to fight his wife, Elizabeth, have four chil- of South Bend, will award Boy the college will pay for any addi- immeasurable. We believe that poverty and advocate for under- dren, Ethan, Audrey, Seth and Scouts’ highest honor to Joshua tional courses a student needs to small, discussion-based classes privileged populations. She has Avery. Derse in an Eagle Scout Court of earn her degree. No other college are critical to the development of been featured on national news Honor ceremony on April 14. or university in the area offers leaders who know how to listen, shows including ABC’s “20/20,” Liu earns Eagle Scout rank Greg Kil, Scoutmaster of such a promise. ask good questions and articulate “Oprah” and “The View,” and Troop 584, will have the honor “This isn’t a recruitment strat- their ideas. We believe that young in hundreds of newspapers and SOUTH BEND of presenting the first Eagle Scout egy for us, or a new initiative women become more active glob- Internet sites. Star will share her — Nolan H. Liu, award for troop 584 in more than on campus,” said Saint Mary’s al citizens if they learn in an personal experiences with abor- was awarded the 25 years. College President Carol Ann environment built on core values tion and discuss the socio-cultural Eagle Scout rank Derse attended St. Anthony de Mooney. “Our students have of community, faith and justice.” impact abortion has on society and on March 22, at Padua School, South Bend, and St. always worked closely with their For more details about the within urban communities. a Eagle Court of School, Mishawaka. He is advisors and professors to stay on promise and its conditions visit • Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m. Honor held at currently a student at Marian High track and achieve their goals. We www.saintmarys.edu/promise. — Georgette Forney, co-founder People of Praise offer the courses they need, when NOLAN H. LIU School in Mishawaka. Derse has of the National Silent No More Center in South completed and earned the follow- they need them, led by excep- Luers students will Awareness Campaign, will be Bend. The Lius ing religious emblems: The Light tional faculty who are dedicated participate in world coming to IPFW to speak in the are parishioners of Christ, Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare to teaching.” Walb Ballroom. Silent No More of St. Matthew Cathedral Parish, Dei, and is hoping to complete the As a result, in the past 10 languages immersion is a support group of post-abortive South Bend. Pope Pius Xll by his 18th birth- years, 93 percent of Saint Mary’s program women who share their testimo- Liu is a sophomore at Saint day. Derse’s Eagle Scout project, graduates have earned a degree nies and advocate for alternatives Joseph High School, and has been solid oak wall brochure boxes, in four years. Compare this to FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers to abortion. active with Scouting in Troop 325 may be viewed in the vestibules the percentage of graduates that • Tuesday, April 30, 12 p.m. — since 2007. Liu’s Eagle Scout ser- High School has announced that at St. Joseph Church, Mishawaka. complete a degree in four years three Bishop Luers’ students will a panel discussion entitled “Does vice project was building a pro- at other nonprofit privates (78 Abortion Affect Women?” will life shrine at St. Stanislaus Kostka be participating in the Indiana Saint Mary’s College percent) and public institutions University Honors Program in be held in Walb 222-226. This Catholic Church in New Carlisle. (52 percent). The cost of not fin- panel discussion will consist of The shrine consisted of a pro-life announces Four-Year Foreign Languages (IUHPFL) ishing in four years can be high this summer. After completing representatives from a variety of cross and a flower garden. He is Graduation Promise with students paying an additional professions addressing the impact the son of Zhen and Zhutian Liu. an arduous registration process year of tuition and other incidental and personal interviews, juniors and effects that abortion has on NOTRE DAME — At a time costs. Add to that the lost wages Samantha Allen, Milesia Hogue women. Joshua Derse receives when the national dialogue about from a delayed career start and the and Riley Bubb, will be studying All events are open to the public. Eagle Scout Award higher education is centered on amounts can be significant. seven weeks in Spain and France. IPFW Students for Life is working cost and value, Saint Mary’s The Four-Year Graduation The IUHPFL’s combination of in support with the Indiana-Purdue SOUTH BEND — Joshua Derse, College announced the Four-Year Promise enables students to ben- intensive academic instruction, a Student Government Association age 17, son of Colleen Derse of Graduation Promise. Starting in efit from a Saint Mary’s educa- mandatory language commitment (IPSGA), Chi Alpha Christian South Bend, was awarded the rank the fall with the incoming class tion with the confidence they can to speak only in the foreign lan- Fellowship, Young Americans of Eagle Scout on Aug. 30, 2012. of 2017, students who follow the achieve their goals in four years. guage while abroad and the full- for Liberty and Newman Catholic Boy Scout Troop 584, chartered promise’s guidelines are guaran- Mooney adds, “The value time integration into a host family Fellowship. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC April 14, 2013 new priests welcomed Three men ordained Holy Cross priests at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of the University of Notre Dame

Bishop Daniel Jenky, bishop of Peoria, Ill., lays hands on Holy Cross Father Brian Ching, Holy Cross Father Mark DeMott and Holy Cross Father Jarrod Waugh during the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood on Saturday, April 6. Bishop Jenky, a Holy Cross priest, celebrated the 39th anniversary of his ordination on Saturday as well. Following ordination, Father Brian Ching will continue to serve at St. Joseph Parish, South Bend, Father Jarrod Waugh at Christ the King Parish, South Bend, and Father Mark DeMott will return to the University of Portland, in Oregon, where he serves as a residence hall director.

Worship B Service B Education - In the Heart of South Bend Congratulations! Rev. Brian Ching, C.S.C., Rev. Mark DeMott, C.S.C., and Rev. Jarrod Waugh, C.S.C.

To live in the midst of the world, without wishing its pleasures; To be a member of each family, yet belonging to none;

To share all sufferings; PHOTOS BY MATT CASHORE, UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME To penetrate all secrets; To heal all wounds; To go from men to God and offer Him their Prayers; To return from God to men to bring pardon and hope; To have a heart of fire for charity Congratulations on your and a heart of bronze for chastity; ordination to the priesthood To teach and to pardon, in the Congregation of Holy Cross. May the God who console and bless always — allows and invites you to What a glorious life! make this commitment and it is yours, strengthen and protect you O Priest of Jesus Christ! to be faithful to it! -Author Unknown- Ad multos annos!

With prayers and best wishes from your friends at Parish.

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With joy and thanksgiving… The Congregation of Holy Cross Celebrates with our brothers Rev. Brian C. Ching, C.S.C., Rev. Mark F. DeMott, C.S.C., and Rev. Jarrod M. Waugh, C.S.C. Who were ordained to the priesthood On Easter Saturday, April 6, 2013 Brian C. Ching, C.S.C. Mark F. DeMott, C.S.C. At the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, Indiana

Jarrod M. Waugh, C.S.C.

We heard a summons to give over our lives in a more explicit way. Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross, I:3 holycrossvocations.org Congratulations

fr. brian c. ching, c.s.c. fr. mark f. demott, c.s.c. fr. jarrod m. waugh, c.s.c.

on the occasion of their ordination to the priesthood. May Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, patroness of the Congregation of Holy Cross, keep you close and help you continue to grow in faith, hope, and love.

Sincerely, The University of Notre Dame Her students, faculty, staff, trustees, and the Holy Cross community at Notre Dame 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC April 14, 2013 Translation and Interpretation Program grows — one document at a time

BY KAY COZAD person to interpret a speaker’s words The translated documents that are either simultaneously, as the speaker printed on letterhead with Michel’s speaks, or consecutively, after short signature and stamp are considered FORT WAYNE — Maria Teresa sentences. official for the U.S. and accepted by Michel has been a very busy woman Michel reports that her three-day- U.S. Immigration. since she began her new position a-week position has her translating Luz Ostrognai, immigration as translator/interpreter at Catholic and proofreading simple documents supervisor at Catholic Charities, is Charities in Fort Wayne in January. as a service to those who are apply- pleased with the new program and The Translation and Interpretation ing for any legal status allowed by says, “It’s a wonderful program and Program is new to this organization U.S. Immigration, but refrains from much needed. … The majority of our that has provided a multitude of vital any medical or legal documents clients are from different countries services to the people of northern due to the complicated language so this is essential in the immigration Indiana since 1922. used. And that requires considerable process. It compliments the depart- Originally offered through the paperwork. Most clients who use the ment and makes us more efficient.” Red Cross, the program found service are Hispanics with documents Michel humbly shares those its way into the Immigration that include birth, death, marriage accolades with Bertha Spaulding, Department of Catholic Charities and divorce certificates, driver’s immigration support person, who, after the Red Cross could no longer licenses, affidavits, school transcripts, she says, is very helpful. And she sustain it. Michel, who staffed the diplomas and background checks. notes that with Ostrognai, a native program for five and a half of the This vital program continues to of Colombia, and Spaulding, from 11 years it was furnished through grow by leaps and bounds with the Peru, the three women from South the Red Cross, is grateful this much- consistent influx of 23 pages trans- America make a strong and efficient needed service continues to be lated in January exploding to number team. offered to the local community. 125 pages in March. Michel, a retired The Translation and Interpretation “It is complimentary to the teacher, has 20 years experience in Program has served clients from Immigration Department at Catholic translation, dating back to the work Fort Wayne and surrounding area Charities,” notes Michel. she performed with her brother in as well as from South Bend, Angola A native of Bolivia, Michel his translation business in South and Elkhart. Michel says she is still translates documents in four lan- America. “building the program,” and because guages, including Spanish, French, Michel, who includes coats of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Portuguese and English, and inter- arms and logos taken from the inter- Bend covers so many counties, many prets for clients in the office as net that duplicate those on the origi- with burgeoning Hispanic and other needed. And she is quick to educate nal forms, also notes that the time populations, she would like others others on the distinction between it takes to translate any given form to know that they are providing this the two services. Translation, she depends on its length and how com- translation service through Catholic says, is paper document to paper plicated it is. “I translate as close as Charities. The Translation and document. Interpretation requires a possible to the original,” she says. Interpretation Program is fee-based, but Catholic Charities will work with KAY COZAD individuals who require a payment Maria Teresa Michel, translator/interpreter for Catholic Charities, seated, plan. discusses a translation document with Luz Ostrognai, Immigration super- Community Relations For more information on trans- and lation services contact Catholic visor at Catholic Charities. The Translation and Interpretation Program is Fund Development Manager Charities at (260) 422-5625. new to this organization. CATHOLIC CHARITIES Diocese disperses $199,665 to 14 of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend This part-time position is responsible for the ‘needy’ parish projects planning, implementing of Public Relations, Mar- keting, Communications, and Fund Development he Annual Bishop’s Appeal in the account for use through- Fort Wayne area of the Diocese of Fort out the year by parishes when a efforts as part of the overall agency public Wayne-South Bend includes new need arises, Msgr. Schulte • St. Mary, Avilla — $25,000 relations and fund development strategy, in our Ta funding program to assist less indicated. If all the money is not to upgrade rectory plumbing Fort Wayne office. affluent parishes. A Parishes-in- used in 2013, however, it will be and electrical systems, remove Need Fund Committee met recent- carried over and allocated to next chimney and any other needed Candidates should meet the following require- ly to review parish requests for year’s Parishes-in-Need fund. improvements for the rectory. ments : Working knowledge of the Catholic Faith, “needy” projects. The committee “Hopefully, this money will recommended a total of $199,665 strengthen these parishes finan- South Bend social teachings, and traditions of the Catholic be granted to 11 parishes for 14 cially, increase their outreach and Church, excellent communications skills, positive essential projects, enabling them improve their ability to do the work • Holy Cross — $25,000 to attitude,and willingness to assist agencies, to arrive at a more stable exis- of Christ,” said Bishop Rhoades. replace the boiler in the church. tence. The grants were approved This year’s allocation of • Our Lady of Hungary — employees and volunteers, minimum of a by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. Parishes-in-Need funds brings the $8,500 to install an emergency Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, “Obviously, we can’t meet amount granted to $5,443,614 from phone system, $8,600 to upgrade Business or equivalent, and a minimum of 5 years every request submitted by the the Annual Bishop’s Appeal to par- the fire safety system. parishes,” said Msgr. Robert C. ishes in need during the 26 years of • St. Adalbert — $16,215 for a in marketing, fund development, grant writing, Schulte, vicar general and chan- the Annual Bishop’s Appeal. new restroom on the third floor. communications or equivalent, valid Driver’s cellor of the diocese. “We have This year’s dispersion and the • St. Anthony de Padua — License, clean driving record and ability to to consider the nature of each primary parish projects include: $25,000 to replace flat roof por- request in light of the total needs tion of church building. maintain vehicle liability coverage of $100,000 / and financial resources of the par- Fort Wayne • St. John the Baptist — $300,000. To apply for this position, please ish as well as the other parishes $9,850 to repair the church and in the diocese requesting funding • St. Henry — $6,500 to send school parking lot, $3,500 to submit resume with cover letter and salary assistance,” he continued. A total three students to Catholic school. repair and paint the windows in requirements to: amount of $631,589 in requests • Queen of Angels — $7,500 convent which is used for school to replace the carpet in the par- Catholic Charities Attn: Human Resources was submitted this year. library. “If all or part of a request ish office and rectory, $32,500 to 315 East Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 cannot be met, often the commit- update the boiler system. South Bend Area Fax: (260) 422-5657 tee will recommend the parish • St. John the Baptist — apply to another fund of financial $22,000 to upgrade the church • St. Monica, Mishawaka — or [email protected] resource in the diocese or com- microphone/speaker system and $5,000 to complete the repair munity, or seek other alterna- supporting cable. and replacement of the bell tower EOE tives,” Msgr. Schulte added. • St. Therese — $4,500 for roof. Some funds usually remain surveillance equipment April 14, 2013 COMMENTARY 11 Physicians on barricades of culture war A pope of firsts and one “Death battles against Life: a life from the first moment of who faces challenges ahead ‘culture of death’ seeks to impose conception until its natural end.” itself on our desire to live, and Two years later in “The THE CATHOLIC live to the full. There are those Gospel of Life,” he wrote that “Annuntio vobis gaudium mag- who reject the light of life, pre- we are living in the midst of DOCTOR num: Habemus Papam!” ferring ‘the fruitless works of “an enormous and dramatic Those are the customary INTELLECT darkness.’” — John Paul II, Aug. clash between good and evil, IS IN words with which the cardinal 15, 1993. death and life, the culture of protodeacon greeted the world at AND With my firstborn son slung death and the culture of life ... DR. THOMAS W. MCGOVERN the end of the — on my back while standing next we are all involved and we all “I announce to you great joy: We to my wife in the hot Colorado share in it, with the inescapable have a pope!” He then announced VIRTUE sun of Denver’s World Youth responsibility of choosing to be to be unconditionally pro-life, as St. Peter’s new successor JOHN GARVEY Day, I heard the pope use the unconditionally pro-life.” and we call all physicians and Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, phrase “culture of death” publicly Not without reason, we healthcare workers to join us on an Argentine who had not been for the first time. Even though physicians are often pilloried for the side of life. on the list of front-runners. hewed closely to his priestly I was sleep-deprived, I sensed being late. In this culture war, To paraphrase G.K. Cardinal Bergoglio is the first vocation without succumbing that this phrase would define the though, we Catholic physicians Chesterton, we guild physicians Jesuit pope, the first American to that temptation. Typical was enemy against which the Church neither want to be late nor hate the world (as influenced pope (South American, of his decision, after his election and men of good will would fight missing in action. That is why by the culture of death) enough course), and the first to take the as pope, to shun the papal throughout my life. we recently formed the Northeast to change it, and love the name Francis. motorcade, preferring to ride Later that day, the pope Indiana Guild of the Catholic world enough to think it worth This last “first” is a significant the shuttle bus with his fellow explained that, “The ‘culture of Medical Association under the changing. one, and it appears to be cardinals. life’ means respect for nature patronage of Doctor and Servant Our national government intentional. If you don’t count Pope Francis also is a fitting and protection of God’s work of God Jerome Lejeune, a wants to remake the practice as unique the name John Paul choice for his geographic and of creation. In a special way stalwart warrior for the culture of — which Pope John Paul I took cultural origins. Forty percent it means respect for human life. We guild physicians choose DOCTOR, PAGE 12 as a combination of his two of the world’s Catholics live immediate predecessors, Pope in Latin America. Nearly 40 John XXIII and Pope Paul VI — percent of Catholics in the no pope has taken a completely United States (and more than 50 new name in 1,100 years. The percent of Catholics under 30) are Salvation accomplished by Christ still lives last was Pope Lando, who Hispanic. Their influence in the became pope in 913, when it was U.S. is even greater if you look life and mission of Christ. still not necessarily expected for at who actually goes to church. The Book of Revelation is Reflection to take names other than According to the U.S. Conference THE the source of the second reading. their Christian ones. of Catholic Bishops, 64 percent It would be difficult indeed to At first there was speculation Probably no other book of the find three readings from the New of Hispanics who identify as SUNDAY New Testament, and few in as to whether he wasn’t just Catholic attend church regularly, Testament that individually are so giving a tip of the hat to the the Old Testament, perennially beautiful, and so expressive, and far more than the rest of us. GOSPEL leave readers wondering as does great Jesuit evangelist St. Francis At the same time, there is that together teach such a marvelous Xavier, who toiled for converts MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Revelation. lesson. attrition among young Catholics (Revelation is not the more in lands hostile to the Catholic here and in Latin America. And Setting the stage is the reading faith. But it now appears clear ancient, nor literarily precise, from Revelation. Disciples live one of the important jobs for the term. The older, and better, term that the pope’s intention was to new pope is to evangelize them. with one foot on earth, but the invoke St. Francis of Assisi, who is Apocalypse. However, most other in heaven, and nowhere else Pope Francis faces an 3rd Sunday of Easter English-speaking biblical scholars is known especially for living in enormous challenge in bringing is this reality better seen than in the harmony with nature and who have adopted the better known Eucharist. the Gospel to the young in spite Jn 21:1-19 name of Revelation.) is revered among Catholics and of the many obstacles created The very combination of Acts non-Catholics. gain this weekend, the Yet Revelation is clear. Again with Luke’s Gospel reminds us by the Church’s recent scandals. Church presents as its and again, it refers to Jesus as the The saint from Assisi was a May God preserve him, bless him that the salvation accomplished by gentle yet wildly zealous and Afirst reading for liturgy in sinless lamb of God, the title used Christ still lives. It was with the and deliver him from the designs Eastertime a passage from the Acts by John the Baptist for the Lord. It energetic soul. Jesus appeared of his enemies. early Christians in the Apostles. to St. Francis and asked him, of the Apostles. is an overpowering reference to the It is with us still in the Apostles’ The mere construction of fact that Christians stand with one by way of an apparition, to successors, and in the Church. The “rebuild My Church.” After Acts is a lesson. Actually, it foot on earth, the other in heaven, trial before the Sanhedrin reminds is a continuation of St. Luke’s for they stand in and with Christ, a failed attempt to do this us that Peter’s fervor beside the literally — with stones and Gospel. Its underlying lesson is Son of God and son of Mary, a sea, as Peter saw Jesus risen from that the salvation achieved by the woman. other building materials — St. the dead, never ended. After the Francis ultimately reinvigorated Lord Jesus did not end with the St. John’s Gospel supplies the betrayal, forgiven by Christ, Peter Ascension. The presence of Jesus last reading. It is a Resurrection the Catholic Church by founding is worthy in his faith and love. We the Order of Friars Minor, in the world did not end with Narrative. It is wondrous and can rely upon his testimony and his the Ascension. The Risen Lord, consoling. Jesus, risen from death, better known to the world as guidance. Franciscans. ascended into heaven before the appears to the Apostles as, without very eyes of the Apostles, absent luck, they are fishing on the Sea Pope Francis comes from a the dead Judas, lives and acts of Galilee. At dawn, recalling the different religious order, founded through the Christian community, time of the Resurrection, Jesus centuries after St. Francis’ death. a community of visible structure, comes into their midst. He tells But he is still the first priest from with specific functions. them exactly where to cast their any religious order to become This reading reports a conflict nets. They obey, and a huge catch pope in almost two centuries. between the Sanhedrin, led by the comes. The Beloved Disciple READINGS He is unlike his immediate high priest, and the Apostles. The recognizes Jesus, but Peter is predecessors in having taken a Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 Ps 30:2, solemn vow of poverty. And the Sanhedrin was the official ruling central to the story. He rushes to 4-6, Rv 5:11-14 Jn 21:1-19 council of Judaism at the time of personal poverty and simplicity Jesus. Monday: Acts 6:8-15 Ps 119:23-24, Jesus. Its agenda was primarily Then, at a meal, Jesus asks Peter for which he is known — and religious, but its authority touched if Peter really loves Jesus. It is a 26-27, 29-30 Jn 6:22-29 also his commitment to the virtually every aspect of life. question put to Peter three, times, Tuesday: Acts 7:51-8:1a Ps 31:3cd- poor — are a family trait of the Again, and important to note, with three affirmative responses. 4, 6ab, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab Jn 6:30-35 Society of Jesus. Peter is the spokesman for all the In ancient Jewish symbolism, three Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8 Ps 66:1-3a, Throughout his career as a Apostles. He was their leader. represented what was complete, 4-7a Jn 6:35-40 pastor, Pope Francis lived like Ordered to stop preaching final and absolute. To each answer, Thursday: Acts 8:26-40 Ps 66:8-9, the poor while serving them as a priest. Modern confessors often about Jesus, the Apostles boldly Jesus commissions to Peter to 16-17, 20 Jn 6:44-51 succumb to the temptation to act reaffirmed their intention not to love the Good Shepherd’s flock. Friday: Acts 9:1-20 Ps 117:1-2 as psychiatrists and not priests. John Garvey is president stop. No earthly power could His commission is exact, final Jn 6:52-59 of The Modern parish priests who serve Catholic University of America deflect them in fulfilling their and unqualified. It sent Peter to Saturday: Acts 9:31-42 Ps 116:12- commission from the Lord. As was continue the Lord’s work. the poor face the temptation to be in Washington and an expert on the case in earlier weekends, Peter 17 Jn 6:60-69 politicians and not priests. constitutional law, religious lib- offers here a capsulized story of the Pope Francis appears to have erty and the First Amendment. 12 COMMENTARY April 14, 2013 Looking out for No. 2: SCRIPTURE SEARCH Who will be Vatican secretary of state? Gospel for April 14, 2013 John 21:1-14 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Of the As he moves beyond words several widely acknowledged pri- and gestures to the stage of sub- Following is a word search based on the Gospel orities in the run-up to the conclave stantive actions, no decision that THE reading for the Third Sunday of Easter, Cycle C: one that chose Pope Francis, including Pope Francis makes will be of morning after the Resurrection. The words can be the challenge of secularism and the greater consequence for reform VATICAN growth of the Church in the global of the Church’s bureaucracy than found in all directions in the puzzle. South, none was more prominent his choice of a secretary of state, than a need to reform the Roman the Vatican’s highest official, who LETTER DISCIPLES TIBERIAS SIMON Curia, the Church’s central admin- oversees both the internal affairs of PETER THOMAS DIDYMUS FRANCIS X. ROCCA istration in the Vatican. the Holy See and its relations with CANA GALILEE BOAT The exten- 180 other states. CAST RIGHT SIDE JESUS LOVED sively discussed corruption and Having filled that role for most IT IS THE LORD DRAGGING CHARCOAL mismanagement sensationally doc- of the previous pontificate, Cardinal his personal integrity and evident umented in the 2012 “VatiLeaks” has drawn most devotion. But his collapse in St. BREAD BRING HUNDRED of confidential correspondence, of the blame from outside critics Peter’s Square during Palm Sunday BREAKFAST RAISED THE DEAD which were also the subject of a for dysfunction within the Roman Mass March 24, and his subsequent detailed report that Pope Benedict Curia. Whether or not the criticism hospitalization for reported heart XVI designated exclusively for the is entirely fair, the cardinal is bound problems, hardly argue for his DAWN FISHING eyes of his successor. to step down soon, if only because appointment to the stressful of The new pope has already given he is already three years past the administrative reformer. XDSELP I CS I DE signs of his intention to reform. standard retirement age of 75. Hence the appeal of a choice According to his personal notes for Pope Francis, who has shown that would have been almost JBKCSA I REB I T his pre-conclave speech to fellow himself ready to defy precedent and unthinkable just weeks ago: some- cardinals, subsequently published conventional wisdom at least in one with high-level experience in JRCDAEDEHTDE with his permission, then-Cardinal matters of protocol, could, in prin- both the Vatican administration EERHYNOMI SYB Jorge Mario Bergoglio denounced ciple, replace Cardinal Bertone with and its diplomatic corps, and who the “self-referentiality” of a just about anyone. Nevertheless, has shown himself ready to make SAE I ACASTCMR Church “living within herself, of since the new pope is from Latin enemies in the cause of reform. herself, for herself.” Although his America and has never studied That would be Archbishop UDTLGRTHJHUE main target seems to have been a or worked in Rome, he is likely Carlo Maria Vigano, formerly the SEEOI HCHJOSA “theological narcissism” that saps to choose someone who shares second-highest official in Vatican evangelical zeal, the future pope’s the Italian nationality of the vast City State, who wrote to Pope L SPDE L TOOHBK words were also an implicit rebuke majority of the Vatican’s staff and Benedict in early 2011, warning O I FLDRASAMOF to the inward-looking mindset of who has some experience working of “corruption and abuse of power a pre-modern royal court, which inside its bureaucracy. long rooted in the various depart- VAOBR I NG I LAA still characterizes the Vatican in the Yet choosing an insider pres- ments” of Vatican City and criticiz- 21st century. ents obvious problems for reform, ing the inexperience of advisers ERGN I GGARDTS Since his election, Pope Francis’ if nothing else because a Vatican who he said had led the Vatican DERDNUHALLET many gestures of humility and resume would clash symbolically to lose millions of dollars in bad accessibility — such as praying with any process of renewal. Hence investments. Pope Benedict named © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com at the back of the chapel where the difficulty with two otherwise the archbishop nuncio to the United he celebrated Mass for Vatican well-qualified and oft-mentioned States in October 2011, and he maintenance workers — not only possibilities: Cardinal Giuseppe remains in that position today. underscore his avowed desire that Bertello, president of the commis- When Archbishop Vigano’s the Church be close to the poor- sion governing Vatican City State; charges were published in early Catholic Home Missions est and least powerful; they also and Cardinal , 2012, two cardinals took the set an example for higher-ranking prefect of the Congregation for the unusual step of publicly rebuking officials. Evangelization of Peoples, who him for his “erroneous evalua- Appeal offers thanks His decision to live in the served under Cardinal Bertone tions” and “fears unsupported by Vatican guesthouse rather than in for four years as the “substitute” proof” — reactions of a kind that Dear Bishop Rhoades, missions grant supports outreach the Apostolic Palace also says a lot in charge of the Church’s internal ordinarily do not favor one’s rise Please accept my deepest to a growing number of Hispanic about his approach to management. affairs. in the hierarchy. But under a pope thanks for your diocese’s contri- migrant workers and their fami- Like a CEO escaping the baronial One name mentioned as a pos- who has shown himself more than bution of $55,888.73 from your lies. The Diocese of St. Thomas isolation of his corner office, this sible secretary of state even before willing to disturb the status quo, the 2012 Catholic Home Missions in the U.S. Islands relies pope will not be a prisoner of any Pope Benedict’s resignation was archbishop’s notoriety may turn out Appeal. The generosity of your on CHM funding to support semi- gatekeepers and will be free to hear that of Cardinal , to be his biggest recommendation. parishioners is needed greatly by narian education and students in a wide range of his collaborators’ prefect of the Congregation for our U.S. mission dioceses. four Catholic schools. voices. Clergy, a man widely admired for In the United States, 85 dio- The 2013 Catholic Home ceses and eparchies currently Missions Appeal will be taken healthcare workers, but if we are II, the “heart of the tragedy” receive our support to fund basic up in many dioceses the weekend not unconditionally pro-life, then culminating in the culture of and essential pastoral programs of April 27-28. Forty-four per- DOCTOR it is less likely that those who death is the “eclipse of the sense such as evangelization, cateche- cent of U.S. dioceses depend on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 assist us in our labors will be of God and of man;” man has sis, seminary formation and lay grants coming from the appeal to unconditionally pro-life either. forgotten God. I pray that through leadership training. Grants from maintain their Catholic presence. One of the purposes of the the efforts of future columns the Catholic Home Missions Please encourage your pastors to of medicine in its own image Catholic Medical Association written by my colleagues, you Appeal support these needs and support this national collection and likeness — as personal, is “To assist the Church in the will learn that physicians have also provide aid to parishes strug- that strengthens the Church here affordable and efficient as that work of communicating Catholic not forgotten God and that there gling to keep their doors open. at home. Resources are available is. But it cannot succeed in medical ethics to the medical are physicians who are dedicated With your support, the appeal online at www.usccb.org; search dehumanizing and commoditizing profession and society at large.” to helping our coworkers and helps to bridge the gap between “home missions resources.” medicine if we do not let it. The This new column, “The patients serve the culture of life need and available local resourc- I am grateful for all your work nitty-gritty of medicine takes Catholic Doctor is In,” will in all their medical decisions and es. to assist home mission dioceses place in exam rooms during appear regularly in Today’s treatments. The faces of our home mis- and wish you a joyous, grace- interactions between physicians, Catholic as a means to educate sion dioceses are as varied as filled Easter. patients and family members; both healthcare workers and those of the Church in the United Sincerely in Christ, in hospital rooms where nurses, patients about how to live an Dr. Thomas W. McGovern is a Mohs States. The Diocese of Pensacola- Most Rev. Peter F. Christensen therapists and technicians help authentically Catholic faith in surgeon and president of the Tallahassee covers 18 coun- Chairman, USCCB to save and prolong lives; and in and through their medical care, Doctor Jerome Lejeune Catholic ties in the panhandle of Florida Subcommittee operating rooms where surgeons, whether in the living room, Medical Guild of Northeast and struggles with an unstable Washington, D.C. nurses and anesthetists repair bedroom, exam room, hospital Indiana. More information is economy impacted by hurricanes weak and broken bodies. room or operating room. available on the guild website and oil spills. In the Diocese of Physicians are not the only According to Pope John Paul www.fortwaynecma.com. Youngstown, , the home April 14, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13

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from the girls has improved quite The Saints are looking for- Throwers Eric Cagnet and BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN a bit after the shortfall of last ward to the Preseason Preview in Nathan Niese are also back and season. Our team chemistry and Franklin at the Legends course, the Saints are looking forward to excellent work ethic are going to the same course at which they transfer sprinter Marcus Lowe. FORT WAYNE — With heavy be the strengths for this team this hope to finish strong. Although they are a young snowfall covering the mound as season. I also have a goal of get- team, Widner has 48 on his roster late as March 25, the spring sea- ting as many of our seniors on the Baseball and explains, “We are fairly bal- son is off to a slow start for Fort Academic All-State team.” Pitching from Paul Geha, Will anced and hope to come around Wayne area athletes. Anxious to Sherlock and Luke Palmer will and have a decent season.” make their debuts on the courts, Golf be the strengths of the Bishop Bishop Dwenger will compete links, fields and tracks, Bishop Coach Dave Scudder may Dwenger baseball team this season. in the Northside Relays on April Luers and Bishop Dwenger have lost his No. 1 golfer to Palmer, the Saints’ leading hitter 13 where they finished second a high schools will continue their graduation in Carter Eifert, but last year and Holy Cross recruit, year ago. domination in their Summit the Saints return a talented line- Geha, will serve as captains. Ben Athletic Conference (SAC) and up in senior Casey Cooney, Kosiarek, Brian Polhamus, Michael Girls’ track are expected to lead the area with juniors Greg Eifert, Jake Leonard, Deprez and third basemen Skylar Along with several new successful showings and deep Spencer Gillig and Mike Filler Noll also return for another var- freshman and sophomores, the post season runs. and sophomore John Hope. sity season. Coach John Tone Bishop Dwenger girls’ track team Newcomer Callahan Elzey is also lists his newcomers as infielders returns seven seniors on a team Bishop Dwenger expected to have an impact on the Justin Wagoner, Evan Fenker, of 50: Erika Warner, Stephanie ence title and returning as a team 2012 conference champs (7-0) Trey Sanfrey, catcher Cody Miller Schenkel, Allison Coffin, Ciara Tennis to state. performance this season. and Jeff Mugg at first base. Ryan Feipel, Meri Didier, LeeAnn Returning this year for the Players to watch this sea- Bishop Dwenger has soundly Fenker and Jason Garrett will serve Moeller and Sarah Coffee. The Bishop Dwenger tennis team is son will be Rang and Maxson dominated the SAC the past as assistant coaches for the Saints. 2012 400-meter dash regional the state runner-up duo of junior (doubles) as well as Alex Yoder, decade. They went on to finish qualifier Dominique Effinger is Audrey Rang and senior Elizabeth Meredith Braun and newcomer 10th at the state finals a year ago Boys’ track also back. Maxson, along with varsity play- Abbie Grace Lee. and have a goal of getting back Long-time Coach Herb Widner Rachel Gibson in sprints, ers Lynelle Lee, Alex Yoder, Leah Bishop Dwenger is coming off to state with a little higher finish, returns junior state finalist pole vaulter, Greta Winkeljohn in shot Stetzel and Elizabeth O’Daniel. an 8-6 record, third-place confer- according to Scudder. Jared Schipper, senior Luke Miller and disc and distance runners In his second season, Coach ence finish, and a loss in the sec- “We expect a good season. It and sophomore Greg Tippmann, who Megan Brelage and Clare Manning Jeremy Patterson lists five seniors tional finals. Patterson explains, (returning to the state meet) is a were part of the 4x800 relay that are newcomers to watch for. anchoring his team and leading “I learned a lot from last season. reachable and attainable goal if advanced to state along with the tal- them with the goals of a confer- The dedication and commitment we play well,” he summarized. ented Gerald McGee. SPRING, PAGE 14

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and Herb Widner are also on the Miller, Julie Bazur and Sara Miller, round out the roster for Saints coaching staff. Spaulding. All three seniors were Bishop Dwenger. SPRING part of the 2010 state champion- Softball ship team and have the potential Bishop Luers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 The Saints softball team has to be the winningest group of some unfinished business to take girls in the school’s history after Softball care of this season. “We came season records of 27-2, 22-3 and “We always have the same In early action this season, up just one game short in confer- 17-7. two goals each year — win the the relay team of Erin Kilbane, ence play last season and one Bazur has signed with Indiana SAC and get to state,” explains Brelage, Bella Wiseman, game short in the sectional finals,” Tech, while Miller will play for Coach Jeff Doll. Bishop Luers Manning and Didier qualified detailed Coach Dave Moyer, who Marian University next season. will be led by their pitcher Darby for the indoor state meet, as did returns for his 10th season at the She and junior pitcher/infielder McFann and catcher Julia Hayes, Megan Coffin in the high jump. helm of a very successful Bishop Jordan Schneider will serve as the who are back, along with infielder Challenged by the weather, Dwenger program. 2013 captains. Kelsey Richards, Maranda Malott Coach Erin Brady explains, “We After a 17-7 season a year ago Schneider and Demetra Burn and Schrae Hammock. After a look forward to starting our out- and with no seniors lost to gradu- will provide solid pitching, while championship loss in the section- door season after spring break.” ation, the Saints plan to pick up juniors Ali Irvine, Sierra Fisher als to Central, the Knights Theresa Roberts, Eric Ade, right where they left off behind and Alli Dennie, along with soph- will also rely heavily on their Nancy Yorke, Thomas Crum their experienced leaders — Erica omores Madi Snyder and Amanda strong defense this season. determine who those players will Lacrosse be that can work their way into Senior captains Dan Colvin, the lineup.” Nick Burrell and David Shank McArdle will continue to help return to lead the Bishop Luers out on the court in the assistant Medjugorje Knights’ lacrosse team for 2013. capacity. In his rookie season as head coach, Eric Frentz explains, “We Track have a tight group who have Jason Draper will oversee 2013 National Conference played together for several years both the boys’ and girls’ track now.” programs once again this season His team has yet to win a at Bishop Luers. Returning for University of Notre Dame game in their first four outings, the boys will be sprinter Charles but Frentz is hopeful. He would Gaston, distance specialist Sean like to see his Knights continue McManus and thrower Nick May 24, 25, and 26 to gain more knowledge of the Deiser. Newcomers to watch sport and concludes, “Our goal is for this season for the Knights to finish in the top 12 this season are Johnson, Matt Paris, Speakers include and make the state tournament.” Madison Busch, Kaitlin Emmett Father Larry Richards is a gifted and captivating speaker, Tim Francis was a cultural “go through the motions” and Jael Jones. Distance run- preacher, retreat master, and author. He has conducted Catholic in his youth. Then he read and was deeply affected Golf hundreds of retreats and parish missions for young and old by the book Reason to Believe, which tells how science and ner Robin Schaefer is back for alike. His inspirational talks, presentations, and books have Eucharistic miracles confirm the church’s belief in the Real The Bishop Luers Knights the girls’ team, along with mid- changed the hearts, minds, and lives of millions of listeners Presence. Filled with conviction to increase devotion to the and readers worldwide. Father Richards is the founder of The Eucharist, he founded You Shall Believe Ministries. Tim return Joe Korjenek and Joe Leja distance runner Corinne Zay, Reason for Our Hope Foundation and the author of Be a Man! now travels around the country conducting very powerful who have each won an individual throwers Amanda Rectanus and Becoming the Man God Created You to Be. Eucharistic retreats. SAC title, along with John Fink, Anna Bauer and sprinter Audrey Ben Mauch and Conner Nix. Deiser. Michael O’Brien was given a written message from Vicka Daniel Klimek described himself as a “lukewarm” Catholic Coach Tom O’Brien whose Referring to both programs, on his first visit to Medjugorje in 1988 that said he was to use until he read one of Wayne Weible’s books on Medjugorje. team went 10-2 last season and Draper concludes, “We are excited his musical talent to bring people back to the faith—a mission It changed his life and he developed a passion to bring that he readily accepted. Since then he has performed at more Medjugorje into his academic life. With degrees from DePaul 6-1 in conference play lost just to have 23 new freshman on the than eighty Catholic conferences and over six hundred events University and Yale Divinity School, he is now studying at one of their top golfers, Parker rosters and several more athletes in major city arenas and small-town churches across North Catholic University of America and hopes to make the scientific participating for the first time.” America. His Sounds of Medjugorje album has sold over studies of the Medjugorje visionaries the subject of his doctoral Watts, to graduation a year ago. half a million copies dissertation. He is the editor of the Medjugorje Today website. The Knights have goals of advancing from sectionals and Baseball getting out of regional. In addi- The Knights’ baseball team Father Jozo Grbes joined the Franciscan order in 1986 Sue Ristau credits her 2005 pilgrimage to Medjugorje and her and studied in Bosnia-Hercegovina, England, and the United attendance at many of the Medjugorje conferences at Notre tion, Bishop Luers plans to battle returns a solid nucleus and a great States. A young man when the apparitions started thirty-two Dame with the many blessings and miracles in her life. Her against Bishop Dwenger, who has deal of experience this season. years ago, Father Grbes has studied the Medjugorje messages daily visits with Jesus at holy adoration have led her to write closely and will speak about the importance of being faithful a soon-to-be-published book, The Forgotten Way. This will be dominated the SAC for the past Led by their eight seniors — Matt apostles of Our Lady’s urgent call to conversion and peace. the sixth year that Sue and her husband Rob have brought a decade, for a conference title. Williamson, Aaron LaMaster, Father Grbes currently serves in Chicago as pastor of St. full busload of people from Green Bay, WI, to the Medjugorje Jerome Croatian Catholic Church conference at Notre Dame. “We have a talented group and Cam Gallaway, Jeff Cardenas, should be one of the best Bishop David Hamel, Estaban Garcia, Luers teams in several years,” Adam Reust and Tyler Green, Christina Georgotas was working for a New York film Jana Prudka is a student and a scholar from the Czech O’Brien summarized. the Knights are fueled by a 2012 company when she saw a YouTube video of an apparition to Republic who has been working in Medjugorje over the Mirjana. It touched her deeply and she got the faith back that last few years as a Russian translator. Jana has stories to tell regional championship loss. she had lost in high school. She then quit her job and went about life-changing conversions in Medjugorje, including Tennis “The boys were a young to work putting together a documentary film on Medjugorje. the conversion of a large number of abortion doctors from The film is titled Queen of Peace and is now being shown in the Ukraine. Jana recently started a Light of Mary house in After eight seasons as head group a year ago and had suc- parishes around the country. the Ukraine where young people who want to give a period coach of the Bishop Luers tennis cess together winning 20 games. of their lives to God can live as a family according to the messages of Our Lady. team, Brady McArdle has turned We have all our starters back the reins over to Jerry Rahrig this but one position and are hungry season. The Knights return four to take things to the next level,” Father Petar Ljubicic, OFM, is the priest who will reveal the Medjugorje secrets to varsity players in Andrea Choka, explained tenured Coach Gary the world. He has expressed interest in coming as a speaker, but he is beginning a new th assignment and will not be able to give a definite answer until the end of March. We Courtney Witte, Natalie Rahrig and Rogers, who begins his 27 will post his response on our website, www.QueenofPeaceMinistries.com, as soon as Maddie Brown from an undefeated season at Bishop Luers. He con- we hear from him. 2012 SAC championship team. tinued, “We have a group that Just a junior, Rahrig went 14-4 enjoys the game of baseball and in 2012 and was an all-district are looking forward to playing as Conference Schedule and all-SAC selection. She and soon as things dry up.” The Knights appear to be well Friday, May 24 Saturday, May 25 Sunday, May 26 Choka were chosen as this year’s 5:00 pm…Doors open 7:15 am…Doors open 7:15 am…Doors open team captains. Brown was also an equipped to meet their annual 7:00 pm…Conference begins 8:00 am…Morning session 8:30 am…Morning session all-conference choice a year ago goals of “winning 20 games and a Guest speaker Holy Mass Guest speakers state championship.” Candlelight rosary procession Procession and Consecration 1:00 pm…Holy Mass and finished with an impressive to the Lourdes Grotto Guest speakers (all sessions) 2:30 pm…Conference ends 12-4 record. 1:30 pm…Afternoon session Although the Knights lost 7:00 pm…Evening session Eucharistic Adoration and Samantha Rahrig, their No. 1 sin- The South Bend area Benediction gles player and all-state pick, to graduation, Rahrig reports, “We high schools will have 12 new freshman and sopho- Sponsored by: Queen of Peace Ministries, Box 761, N otre Dame, IN 46556 more players that will be compet- be featured in an Phone: (574) 288-8777 ing with the upperclassmen for varsity and JV playing positions. website: www.QueenofPeaceMinistries.com e-mail: [email protected] We will need more practices to upcoming issue. april 14, 2013 TODAY ’ S CATHOLIC 15 REST IN PEACE Bristol Mary E. 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South Bend — St. Anthony de 74, St. Jude (260) 267-8371 for more informa- Padua, 2310 E. Jefferson Blvd., Rummage sale tion. will host a document shredding Business Meet and Greet spon- Fish, chicken and tenderloin dinner event Saturday, April 13, from 9 Fort Wayne — St. Joseph-Hessen MISC. HAPPENINGS sored by Today’s Catholic will Huntington — St. Mary Parish, Cassel will have a spring rum- a.m. to noon. Bring up to 4 legal be Friday, April 19, from 12:30- 903 N. Jefferson, will have a fish, Day of Reflection mage sale April 18-20. Thursday size boxes to be shredded for 1:30 p.m. at the Archbishop Noll chicken and tenderloin supper on hours 6-9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 4 Mishawaka — A day of reflec- $10. For larger quantities call the Catholic Center, 915 S. Clinton Friday, May 26, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. tion will be held at St. Francis office at (574) 282-2308. St. John Henry III, president p.m. There will be a raffle, 50/50 There will be a $3 per bag sale on Convent (across from Marian of JH Specialty Inc. will give drawing and a bake sale. Carry- DCCW plan special gathering Saturday only. High School) Wednesday, April insights and ideas for cost- outs are available. Tickets are 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. New Haven — The Diocesan effective E-Marketing solutions, $8.50 for adults, $5 for children Rummage sale planned The theme for the day is “Alleluia Council of Catholic Women designed to grow your business 6-12 and under 5 free. People.” Bring a Bible. The cost Mishawaka — The St. Monica (DCCW) will have a rosary and and branding efforts. $5 at the of the day is $20 and includes Parish rummage sale will be potluck Tuesday, April 16, at St. door, includes dessert and bottled An evening with Mary lunch. Register by April 19 to Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. Louis Parish. The rosary begins at water. Free parking available in Monroeville — St. Sister Barbara Anne Hallman at to 2 p.m. in the gym, at the cor- 3:40 p.m. with Mass at 4 p.m. and parking garage. Contact Tess Parish will have an “Evening (574) 259-5427. ner of Elizabeth and Ann streets. potluck in the hall will follow. Steffen (260) 399-1457 for infor- with Mary,” Wednesday, May 1. Proceeds benefit the Parish Fund. Father Meyer and Theresa mation. Mass starts at 6 p.m. followed by Breakfast supports athletic department Contact Mark Vanderwall at Schortgen, CFCS, will discuss the Benediction, rosary (outside by (574) 370-8379 or Vandy1953@ South Bend — Knights of currents trends that women face Knights plan spaghetti dinner shrine weather permitting) and a hotmail.com for information. Columbus Council 5570 will have in health care today. 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The pope exchanged a few words with each, taking a bit of extra CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING time with a Franciscan friar and Pope Francis celebrates the Eucharist during Mass at the Basilica of St. married couple accompanied by John Lateran in Rome April 7. The pope formally took possession of the their four children. basilica, his seat as bishop of Rome. Following the late-afternoon Mass, the pope appeared at the on the west end of the basilica in “May we too have more cour- balcony in the basilica’s facade, memory of Blessed John Paul II. age to testify to faith in the risen where he briefly addressed Also on Sunday, the pope led a Christ!” he said. “We should not a crowd of several thousand crowd in St. Peter’s Square in pray- be afraid to be Christians and live people, wishing them a good ing the “Regina Coeli” at noon. as Christians. We should have evening and urging all to “go for- Speaking from the window of this courage, to go and announce ward together ... in the joy of the his private office in the Apostolic the risen Christ, because He is Resurrection.” Palace, the pope commented on the our peace, He has made peace, Before the Mass, Pope Francis day’s Gospel reading, observing with His love, with His forgive- was joined by Rome’s mayor, how the Apostles had taken cour- ness, with His blood, with His Gianni Alemanno, in a brief cer- age from the Resurrection. mercy.” emony rededicating the square … we eventually ran out of space!” Lafayette-in-Indiana and Gary. says Sister Rose Agnes, reflecting In Fort Wayne, the Sisters of Saturday, April 20 • 8pm MIRACLE on how it once seemed like the Saint Francis rejoice that this gift order might die out in Germany. comes during their celebration of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Then they came here. … Between the 150th jubilee of the congrega- Embassy Theatre 1885 and 1896 there were 600 nov- tion and the Year of Faith. To learn 800.745.3000 ices. That’s 60 a year!” more, go to www.ssfpa.org. Tickets also available at the Embassy Box Office, at everything as a work of mercy … In 1943, Bishop John F. Noll All outlets, online at taking care of the poor and neglect- dedicated the new provincial house www.ticketmaster.com ed children, teaching, nursing … at its current location in Mishawaka. For Group Discounts (20+). Call 260.247.3968 she looked at everything as a work The former Carlisle estate became Diane Freeby and Tim Johnson con- a of mercy. She wanted to follow the known as “Mount Alverno” and is tributed to this story. presentation example of St. Francis of Assisi, currently home to about 80 sisters. including his love for poverty. She The sisters serve primarily in could have had everything, but she education in this diocese … the gave it up!” University of Saint Francis, Marian Salute the Class of 2013! Today’s Catholic “grad-ads” A widespread anticlerical reac- High School, St. Matthew School are open to all high school and tion in Germany, known as the and St. Anthony School in South college graduates in the diocese of Bend.” They also have sisters who Send best wishes to your graduate in Kulturkampf, restricted Mother Fort Wayne-South Bend. Theresia’s work and the reception assist with the diocesan Mass for Today’s Catholic’s special graduation of new candidates. As one door shut-ins and provide day retreats. closed, another one opened when The congregation remains true section to be in homes on May 12, 2013 an American bishop paid her a visit. to her original mission 156 years Mother Theresia quickly accepted after Mother Theresia founded the Bishop ’s invita- Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual This 4” x 2”“grad-ad” tion to establish a convent within Adoration. costs $50.00 Mary Smith his Diocese of Fort Wayne. Mother “The sisters strive to combine the Maria Theresia died on Feb. 6, contemplative life with the active “grad-ad” sizes and prices: Congratulations Mary, on your 1905. and the perpetual adoration and 4 inches wide x 2 inches deep - $50 “That was when the whole works of mercy,” says Sister Rose (1/8 page) 4 inches x 4 inches - $100 hard work for the past 12 years... northern part of the state was one Agnes.” That was her purpose for (1/4 page) 6 inches wide x diocese,” explains Sister Angela founding the congregation.” 5.5 inches deep - $150 and best wishes at Harvard! Mellady, provincial, “We came to The Sisters of St. Francis of (1/2 page) 10.25 inches wide x Mom and Dad Lafayette in 1875.” Perpetual Adoration continue to 6.5 inches deep - $300 The sisters were given a small serve in education, health care deadline for ads is May 2, 2013 house and a benefactor donated and other ecclesial ministries in two lots. There, the first building of Germany, the United States, the For information or to place your ad, please call: the present St. Elizabeth Hospital Philippines and Brazil. In doing so, was built. With the rapid expansion they follow in the footsteps of Jesus South Bend area: Fort Wayne area: of the community, a wing for the who spent His public life praying, Jeanette Simon (574)234-0687 Tess Steffen (260) 399-1457 convent was added to the hospital in teaching, healing and ministering to email: [email protected] email:[email protected] 1905. By 1940, the provincial house others. in Lafayette extended over a two- The Provincial House of the Prepare your own congratulatory ad... block area. The site also included a Immaculate Heart of Mary Province according to sizes shown. Preferred format is PDF. We cannot accept novitiate, a postulancy, a 350-bed is located in Mishawaka. These Microsoft Publisher Files.(On request, Today’s Catholic advertising department will hospital, a training school for nurses, sisters serve in the Archdioceses of a high school and a college. Chicago and Indianapolis, and the prepare your ad at no additional charge) All ads will appear in black and white. “The community kept growing Dioceses of Fort Wayne-South Bend,