November 16, 2014 Think Green 50¢ Recycle Volume 88, No. 38 Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Go Digital TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Vinnie’s offers new concept Role of St. John Paul hailed in Berlin Wall’s fall Bishop blesses St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop BY CINDY WOODEN Page 4 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Commemorating the 25th anni- versary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Pope Francis said the sud- den end to the division of Europe U.S. bishops meet was prepared by the prayers and Gather in Baltimore sacrifice of many people, includ- ing St. John Paul II. for fall meeting After reciting the Angelus prayer Nov. 9 with visitors in St. Peter’s Page 2 Square, Pope Francis spoke about the 25th anniversary of the wall com- ing down, a wall “that for so long cut the city in two and was a symbol of the ideological division of Europe Meet the principal and of the entire world.” St. Thomas introduces “The fall was sudden, but it was made possible by the long and hard John Wiggins commitment of many people who struggled, prayed and suffered for Page 5 it, some even sacrificing their lives,” the pope said. St. John Paul II, he said, had “a role as protagonist” in the change. During his lifetime, the Polish- Multimedia display born pope refused to claim personal Sisters’ history honored credit for the collapse of communism CNS PHOTO/ TONY GENTILE, REUTERS in Eastern Europe, but he knew his Pope Francis leads the Sunday Angelus in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Nov. 9. Commemorating the 25th anni- Page 7 preaching and his support for human dignity and freedom energized the versary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Pope Francis said the sudden end to the division of Europe was prepared by the forces for change, particularly in his prayers and sacrifice of many people, including St. John Paul II. homeland. In a 1993 interview, Pope John this, repeat it and insist on it.” more a culture of encounter capable creed or religion.” Recognizing Paul said, “I think the crucial role Pope Francis, commemorating of bringing down all the walls still “Where there is a wall,” he said, was played by Christianity itself: the wall’s fall, asked Catholics to dividing the world.” “there is a closed heart. We need challenges its content, its religious and moral pray that “with the help of the Lord The pope also prayed for an end bridges, not walls!” A look at disabilities, message, its intrinsic defense of the and the collaboration of all people to “innocent persons being persecut- human person. All I did was recall of good will, there will spread even ed and even killed because of their acceptance Pages 9-10 DECEASED CLERGY OF DIOCESE REMEMBERED AT MASS Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated Mass Nov. 5 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne for the deceased clergy of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. In memoriam were diocesan priests Father Leonard Chrobot, Father Lawrence Kramer and Father Matthew Sienkiewicz, all who died in the last year. “We gather this afternoon to pray in this month of November for our deceased bishops, priests and deacons,” Bishop Rhoades said during the Mass. “We remember their faithful service and we pray that they may receive their reward in heaven.” At the conclusion of the Mass, Bishop Rhoades and several priests and deacons assembled in the crypt of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to pray for the deceased bishops and priests buried there and TIM JOHNSON sang the “Salve Regina.” 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC November 16, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Bishops reminded of role as pastors Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. 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With the general calendar since 1984. expanding networks with Catholic the slate of speakers and activi- On the second day of the assem- lay groups, interfaith and ecumeni- ties planned for adults and youth, bly — the only other full day of cal partners. it will be the largest convention to Find us on Facebook! public sessions — the bishops were He said the 2015 Fortnight of be held in Philadelphia next year. www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb to choose a new secretary-elect Freedom would particularly high- Registration and other information for the USCCB, and vote for the light the 50th anniversary of the is available at the website www. chairmen-elect of five commit- Second Vatican Council document worldmeeting2015.org. tees — communications, cultural on religious liberty, “Dignitatis “The World Meeting of Families Follow us on Twitter! diversity, doctrine, national collec- Humanae,” and would provide a will deal with a wide range of fam- Contributing to this roundup were tions and pro-life activities. They “great opportunity to teach about ily issues where our faith is both Patricia Zapor, Mark Pattison and @diocesefwsb also were to choose new members religious liberty and evangelize needed and tested,” the archbishop Carol Zimmermann. November 16, 2014 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Pope removes Cardinal Burke from Vatican post

BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA civilly remarried Catholics to receive Communion. Public Schedule of Cardinal Burke also warned that VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope efforts to streamline the marriage Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Francis removed U.S. Cardinal annulment process — the mandate Raymond L. Burke, 66, as head of a commission that the pope • Sunday, Nov. 16, 10:15 a.m. — Mass, Most Precious of the Vatican’s highest court and established in August — should not Blood Church, Fort Wayne named him to a largely ceremonial undermine the process’ rigor. • Tuesday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Bishop’s post for a chivalric religious order. During the Oct. 5-19 Synod of Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Cardinal Burke, formerly prefect Bishops on the family, Cardinal • Wednesday, Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m. — Meeting of of the Apostolic Signature, will Burke was one of the most vocal Presbyteral Council, Sacred Heart Rectory, Warsaw now serve as cardinal patron of the critics of a midterm report that • Wednesday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. — Mass with Final Vows of Knights and Dames of Malta, the used remarkably conciliatory lan- Franciscan Brothers Minor, Saint Andrew Church, Fort Wayne Vatican announced Nov. 8. guage toward people with ways of • Thursday, Nov. 20, 8:30 a.m. — Meeting of Board of The move had been widely life contrary to Catholic teaching, Directors of Our Sunday Visitor, Huntington expected since an Italian journalist including those in same-sex unions • Thursday, Nov. 20, 4 p.m. — Meeting of Board of reported it in September, and the and other non-marital relationships. CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Directors of Catholic Charities, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort cardinal himself confirmed it to The day the report was released, the Wayne Cardinal Raymond L. Burke, then- reporters the following month. cardinal told an American reporter • Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, St. Mary It is highly unusual for a pope prefect of the Supreme Court of that a statement from Pope Francis of the Annunciation Church, Bristol to remove an official of Cardinal the Apostolic Signature, is shown reaffirming traditional doctrine on • Saturday, Nov. 22, to Sunday, Nov. 30 — Pilgrimage to Burke’s stature and age without in this Oct. 8 file photo. The those matters was “long overdue.” Rome, Italy assigning him comparable respon- Vatican announced Nov. 8 that Cardinal Burke made the news sibilities elsewhere. By Church law, Pope Francis has removed Cardinal again late in October when he told cardinals in the Vatican must offer Burke as head of the Vatican’s a Spanish journalist that many to resign at 75, but often continue highest court and named him to Catholics “feel a bit of seasickness, because it seems to them that the in office for several more years. As a largely ceremonial post. He will usual when announcing personnel ship of the Church has lost its com- changes other than retirements for now serve as cardinal patron of the pass. The cause of this disorienta- reasons of age, the Vatican did not Knights and Dames of Malta. tion must be put aside. We have the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious give a reason for the cardinal’s reas- constant tradition of the Church, the Liberty Holy Hour across the diocese signment. same-sex marriage, because of the teachings, the liturgy, morals. The A prominent devotee of the pope’s stated belief that “it is not catechism does not change.” • St. Charles Borromeo Church, 4916 Trier Rd, Fort Wayne, has traditional liturgy and outspoken necessary to talk about these issues A former archbishop of St. a holy hour all Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the chapel. defender of traditional doctrine on all the time.” Louis, Cardinal Burke was named • Queen of Peace Church in Mishawaka has an hour and a half controversial moral issues, Cardinal Insisting that the pope had by Pope Benedict XVI to lead the (3:30-5 p.m.) of Adoration and Exposition every Saturday prior to Burke had appeared increasingly out “clearly affirmed the Church’s Apostolic Signature in June 2008. the Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. They dedicate this time in honor of pri- of step with the current pontificate. moral teaching, in accord with her At the time of his dismissal, he was vate prayer for the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious In December 2013, Pope Francis unbroken tradition,” Cardinal Burke the highest-ranking U.S. bishop at Liberty. did not reappoint him to his position blamed perceptions to the contrary the Vatican. That distinction now • St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Decatur, hosts on the Congregation for Bishops, on “false praise” of Pope Francis by belongs to Archbishop J. Augustine Eucharistic Exposition on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from which advises the pope on episcopal “persons whose hearts are hardened Di Noia, adjunct secretary of the 4:30-6 p.m. and on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. The appointments. against the truth.” Congregation for the Doctrine of the parish asks participants to pray for the protection of marriage, reli- Cardinal Burke expressed frus- After Pope Francis invited Faith. gious freedom and unborn children. tration, in a February 2014 article in German Cardinal Walter Kasper to The new head of the Apostolic • Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7215 Saint Joe Rd., Fort the Vatican newspaper, that many address a meeting of the world’s Signature is French Archbishop Wayne, hosts a holy hour for religious liberty beginning with a Americans thought Pope Francis cardinals in February, Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, formerly rosary at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday. intended to change Catholic teach- Burke emerged as a leading oppo- secretary for relations with states, ing on certain “critical moral issues nent of Cardinal Kasper’s proposal the Vatican’s equivalent of a for- of our time,” including abortion and to make it easier for divorced and eign minister. Ruling sets up possible Supreme Court round on same-sex marriage

how, the two judges said it is better expanded the definition of mar- even a plebiscite.” that matter any one religion’s laws, BY PATRICIA ZAPOR “to allow change through the cus- riage to include same-sex unions. In her dissent, Daughtrey said but nature’s laws — that men and tomary political processes,” than The ruling could be appealed that if “we in the judiciary do not women complement each other through court rulings. to the full 6th Circuit or directly to have the authority, and indeed the biologically — that created the WASHINGTON (CNS) — “When the courts do not let the the Supreme Court. If the latter, the responsibility, to right fundamental policy imperative,” Archbishop Although the Supreme Court just a people resolve new social issues case could come to the high court wrongs left excused by a major- Cordileone said in a statement. few weeks ago declined to accept like this one, they perpetuate the for review this term. Cases are ity of the electorate, our whole The Michigan Catholic any of several challenges to rulings idea that the heroes in these change typically heard through April with intricate, constitutional system of Conference, which supports making same-sex marriage legal events are judges and lawyers,” the rulings by the end of June. checks and balances, as well as the upholding the state’s 2004 voter- in various states, a 6th U.S. Circuit ruling said, in overturning lower Sutton was joined in the major- oaths to which we swore, prove to approved amendment defining Court of Appeals decision Nov. 6 courts in the circuit that covers ity ruling by Judge Deborah Cook. be nothing but shams.” marriage as limited to between could lead to another shot at the Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and They found that “the marriage laws Archbishop Salvatore J. a man and a woman, called the high court weighing in on a nation- Michigan. do not violate the Constitution. A Cordileone of San Francisco, court’s ruling “a joyous occasion wide approach to such unions. The Supreme Court typi- principled jurisprudence of consti- chairman of the U.S. bishops’ for many communities and families It is the first federal appeals cally does not accept cases of tutional evolution turns on evolu- Subcommittee for the Promotion across the state that have sought to court ruling to uphold states’ rights nationwide impact unless there tion in society’s values, not evolu- and Defense of Marriage, praised protect the traditional definition of to decide that marriage may be is a division among lower circuit tion in judges’ values. Freed of the 6th Circuit panel’s majority rul- marriage.” restricted to only heterosexual courts. The 6th Circuit’s ruling is federal-court intervention, 31 states ing for upholding citizens’ rights Catholic teaching upholds the couples. Four federal appellate the first to uphold states’ rights to would continue to define marriage “to protect and defend marriage as traditional definition of marriage courts — the 4th, 7th, 9th and 10th prohibit same-sex marriage. As the old-fashioned way.” the unique relationship of a man and holds that any sexual activity — have said such bans are uncon- Judge Jeffrey Sutton noted in his Judge Martha Craig Daughtrey and a woman.” He said the court outside of marriage is sinful. The stitutional. 34-page opinion, “four federal wrote an equally lengthy dissent had acknowledged “the reason- Church also teaches that homosex- In a 2-1 ruling, the panel of courts of appeal have compelled arguing that the majority was able arguments for preserving the ual attraction itself is not sinful and the 6th Circuit said that although several other states to permit shirking the court’s responsibil- true definition of marriage” and that homosexual people “must be the question is no longer whether same-sex marriages under the ity to determine “individual rights respecting “the self-determination accepted with respect, compassion same-sex marriage will be allowed 14th Amendment,” and 19 states under the 14th Amendment, of states on this issue.” and sensitivity.” in the United States, but when and plus the District of Columbia have regardless of popular opinion or “It is not society’s laws or for 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC November 16, 2014 New concept St. Vincent de Paul store opens in South Bend

BY ANN CAREY

SOUTH BEND — A new kind of St. Vincent de Paul Society thrift store opened in the former Belleville Plaza on Western Avenue on Nov. 3. Named Vinnie’s, the new concept store is the size of a typical boutique store and will sell only used clothing and accessories. The name Vinnie’s has been used by the society in other parts of the country for similar stores, according to Thom Villing, a board member of the St. Joseph County society. The Vinnie’s name conveys THOM VILLING a more contemporary image for Anne Watson, executive director a specialty store that is in a set- of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, ting such as a strip mall, he said. speaks at the Nov. 3 dinner for However, the St. Vincent name society members in the St. Joseph will remain prominent, for the County region. The society recently rebounding shopping plaza is being renamed St. Vincent Plaza. opened a new concept boutique Additionally, a new traditional thrift store called Vinnie’s in South store that will carry the full range of Bend. merchandise —clothing, furniture, KEVIN HAGGENJOS household goods, toys, sporting Vinnie’s, a new kind of St. Vincent de Paul Society thrift store, opened in the former Belleville Plaza on Western be celebrated on St. Martin’s feast goods — is set to open soon on Avenue on Nov. 3. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed the new concept store, which is the size of a typical bou- because St. Vincent de Paul was Bendix Drive, also on the city’s tique store and will sell only used clothing and accessories, before celebrating Mass with St. Vincent de Paul also known as an “Apostle of west side. Both new stores will take Society members in the South Bend area on Nov. 3. Charity.” the place of the store on Ardmore The bishop reminded the Trail. continue to aid the poor, clothe the ing, Bishop Rhoades celebrated de Paul Society, serve those who Vincentians that members of the Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades naked, and give counsel and advice a special Mass of Vincentian are needy and suffering, seeing in society “are called to seek personal blessed the new venture on its open- to those in need. By this great work Friendship at nearby Holy Cross each individual you help the face holiness by works of charity,” and ing day, assisted by Holy Cross for the disadvantaged, you further Church. Members of the St. of the Lord Jesus. Your beautiful their vocation and mission “neces- Father Adam Booth, associate pas- the mission of Jesus Christ, and Joseph County St. Vincent de Paul and important apostolate in the sarily include a life of prayer.” And tor of Holy Cross and St. Stanislaus bring His people closer to Him.” Society’s staff and board attended, Church reflects what Jesus told the he concluded, “Whatever work you Parishes. The bishop noted that the The new store will assist the as did members of the society’s Pharisees in today’s Gospel: ‘When do as Vincentians, however menial Vincentian project is “dedicated disadvantaged in another way, too, parish conferences from across the you hold a banquet, invite the it might seem, is sacred, when done to service in the order of Christian for a partnership with South Bend’s county. poor, the crippled, the lame and the in a spirit of loving service.” charity.” Center for the Homeless will enable “St. Vincent de Paul said that blind,’” he continued. After the Mass, a dinner was Addressing members of the guests of the center to work in ‘In serving the poor, we serve Jesus “And you aim to do so with the enjoyed by the Vincentians in the society’s staff and board who were the store as part of an externship Christ,’” Bishop Rhoades noted in Vincentian spirit of humility. St. Holy Cross School gymnasium, present for the blessing, Bishop program to help them develop job his homily. Paul teaches us in today’s first read- with an informal annual meeting of Rhoades commented on the new skills for future employment. “In the tradition of its patron, ing: ‘Do nothing out of selfishness the society taking place afterward. store: “It is a place where you will After the 4:45 p.m. store bless- you, the members of the St. Vincent or out of vainglory; rather, humbly The St. Vincent de Paul Society regard others as more important thrift stores support the mission than yourselves, each looking out of the society, which administers not for his own interests, but also food, clothing, financial and everyone for those of others.’” other forms of direct assistance Bishop Rhoades noted that the to the poor and those in need. It saint honored by the Church on also offers self-sufficiency initia- that day was St. Martin de Porres, tives including the Bridges out of known as an “Apostle of Charity.” Poverty “Getting Ahead” classes, It seemed “providential,” he said, as well as the Food for Thought that the Vincentian Mass would and Healthy Living programs. On display at Hesburgh Library, Eck Visitors Center, TURKEY Turkeys McKenna Hall, Morris Inn, and Main Building TUESDAY November 19, 2014—January 31, 2015 Needed Opening Lecture—November 19 The Franciscan Center in 7:30 p.m. | Eck Visitors Center Auditorium Fort Wayne expects over 1500 “The Crèche: A Celebration of Christmas and Culture” people to show up for turkeys and Rev. Johann G. Roten, S.M., hams on Tuesday, November 25,2014. Director of Research & Special Projects, University of Dayton Right now, 1,000 turkeys are needed to meet that demand. Please help by donating a turkey or money for those The Marian Library who otherwise would not have one. International Crèche Collection For more information, please call The Franciscan Center at 260-744-3977 at The University of Notre Dame www. thefranciscancenter.org www.icl.nd.edu | [email protected] 1015 E. Maple Grove • Fort Wayne 46806 November 16, 2014 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 St. Thomas principal proud to be Catholic BISHOP RHOADES LECTURES AT THE ND SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE BY DENISE FEDOROW

ELKHART — At the start of the new school year, staff and students at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Elkhart welcomed new principal John Wiggins. Wiggins is originally from Macon, Missouri, and said he spent most of his life in the state, including attending a small liberal arts college — Central Methodist University. He went on to get his special education degree at William Woods University and completed his doctorate at William Woods as well. His wife Rachel has family in Auburn and raising their four chil- PHOTO BY DENISE FEDOROW dren — 15-year-old twin sons and John Wiggins, St. Thomas the Apostle School in Elkhart’s new principal, five- and six-year-old daughters near has been busy getting to know staff, students and the needs of the family is important to the couple. So school in these first months on the job. when the job at St. Thomas came up Wiggins said, “Lo and behold, this is in place to renovate and enclose Compassion, Character,” and shared is where God directed us.” the school playground for students’ that his hope is that parents will send PROVIDED BY ASHLEY JOHNSTON, THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Wiggins was a school super- safety, as well as spruce up that side their students to St. Thomas for that Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades spoke about the role of archi- intendent in the past and also ran of the building. Another physical Christ-centered focus. a state school for special needs change will have all elementary Wiggins said he is really excited tects in service to the Church and the liturgy in light students. “But I really missed the students in one wing of the building about growing the community of the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and of daily interaction with the students,” and all middle school students in between parish and school and is he said, explaining that the interac- another wing. currently working on implementing Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI on Oct. 29 at the tion is what he enjoys about being Teachers are currently inves- a mentoring program. “I’m enthusi- University of Notre Dame School of Architecture. He said principal. tigating Professional Learning astic for a lot of the ideas the faculty In the few months he’s been at Communities (PLC’s), which are has and excited the team wants to go that sacred buildings “should be truly worthy and beautiful St. Thomas, Wiggins has noticed more data-driven and Wiggins said, somewhere rather than ‘this is what some strengths of the school, citing “We’re about to be able to offer we’ve always done,’” he said. and be signs and symbols of heavenly realities.” He said the school and parish family as one. band as a core part of class, too.” Wiggins said as a new Catholic sacred architecture helps the faithful in prayer to lift their “There’s a good sense of community The administration is also exploring (having joined the Church 10 years between the parish and the school. the possibility of having a pre-school ago) he wants everyone to know, minds and hearts to the Lord. Bishop Rhoades also spoke We have excellent leadership — our grade level next year. “I’m really on fire for the faith.” of the great need in today’s culture for Catholic churches pastor (Father Jason Freiburger) is When asked why he felt parents Wiggins grew up Methodist and in phenomenal! The parents are on should send their students to St. fact said, “It was one month before to truly convey a sense of the sacred. board with what we do, and we have Thomas School he replied, “As the I was set up to go to a Methodist great teachers,” he said. faithful we should all send our kids seminary when I realized I was “I see the passion they have for to Catholic schools where the focus Catholic.” Brady Benefits & the students and their passion for is on Jesus first. By focusing on the He said it was the premature Associates, LLC Your Trusted Advisors Christ,” he said. faith it allows us to slow down a birth experience of his twin sons, St. Thomas School currently little. 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Aside from implementing more to get them to heaven first; Harvard “I want people to know I’m real- automation for the parents’ conve- second.” ly proud to be Catholic,” he said. nience by next year, other changes He said the new vision of what include security updates. A plan St. Thomas stands for is “Christ,

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Sister Habiba of Medicine and permanent deacon and fellow Dominican Sister Ban, for the Diocese of Providence, R.I., SHROUD OF TURIN TO BE ON PUBLIC DISPLAY both from Qaraqosh, said they never said he left his wife and five kids realized that the danger posed by the in August and traveled to Liberia Islamic State’s capture of Mosul in because “I thought I could make a June would eventually reach their difference.” As the Ebola epidem- own predominately Christian town. ic continues, killing thousands of people in West Africa and leaving millions of others without health care Archbishop: Nigeria must for other diseases, Flanigan spent two months working with Liberia’s find political will to stop National Catholic Health Council Islamist militants teaching staff a totally new way of MANCHESTER, England (CNS) treating patients: “no touch care. It’s — The president of the Nigerian strange. It goes against everything bishops’ conference said his coun- we do, but the medical system is try’s government could defeat the closed down by and large because of Boko Haram Islamist militant group the risk of infection,” he said Nov. 4 if it could muster the same polit- at the end of a meeting sponsored by ical will it found to fight Ebola. Caritas Internationalis, the umbrella Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, organization of Catholic charities Nigeria, suggested that the govern- around the world. Flanigan said it ment could end the group’s attacks was difficult resisting the tempta- on Christians and civilians if it really tion to put his hands on his patients’ wanted to in a Nov. 6 lecture at the shoulders and even to listen to their Jesuit-run Church of Holy Name hearts and lungs. Instead, to avoid in Manchester. “Since the Nigerian catching the virus, he wore protec- government is successfully fighting tive clothing, washed his hands con- the Ebola disease, it can equally, tinually in bleach water and asked CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING with strong political will, fight the patients to describe their symptoms religious fundamentalism which and tell him where it hurts. “We use A reproduction of the Shroud of Turin is seen near the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist threatens the very soul of Nigeria,” more antibiotics that way,” he said, in Turin, Italy, in this April 27, 2010, file photo. Pope Francis announced Nov. 5 that he he said in a speech. He argued that but his patients — like his family — most Muslims in Nigeria do not sup- “expect me to be safe.” will visit the shroud June 21, 2015. The shroud will be on public display in the cathedral port the activities of Boko Haram, April 19-June 24, 2015. which has bombed or torched doz- Pope Francis to open ens of churches and public spaces since 2009. The archbishop said the Vatican conference Nigerian government “should be on traditional marriage Pope says annulment Church reaches out knows the finality of a lava flow. able to provide a level ground for “There is a lot of uncertainty for harmonious coexistence and good VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A month to parishioners as lava relations” between such people and after closing a Synod of Bishops process should be cheaper sure and that is the biggest worry,” Walker said of the present threat. “So Christians. “What do we want of on the family stirred by controversy and more efficient threatens to split our government?” he asked. “I love over divorce, same-sex unions and far it’s stressful and worrisome. But VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope community we are in it together.” my country and I love my leaders, other nonmarital relationships, Pope but what do we want them to do? Francis said the Church’s mar- HONOLULU (CNS) — As a river Francis will open an interreligious riage annulment process should be We want the Nigerian government conference dedicated to traditional of molten rock sits poised to intrude Winter’s early arrival to stop the activities of this mili- more efficient and perhaps even on the sleepy rural town of Pahoa marriage. The Vatican-sponsored free of charge, and he decried any tary group, which continues to create gathering, on the “Complementarity on the island of Hawaii, or the Big challenges Iraqi Christians mayhem, to create chaos and anar- attempts to exploit it for profit. Island, it is bringing members of of Man and Woman,” will take place “Some procedures are so long and who fled militants chy in parts of Nigeria,” Archbishop Nov. 17-19 and feature more than 30 Sacred Heart Parish closer together, Kaigama said. so burdensome, they don’t favor even as it threatens to divide them AINKAWA, Iraq (CNS) — Sister speakers representing 23 countries (justice), and people give up,” and various Christian churches, as permanently. Besides the dramatic Habiba’s kindly face is etched with the pope said. “Mother Church and tragic loss of homes and liveli- sadness as she surveyed the muddy well as Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, should do justice and say: ‘Yes, Baltimore Archdiocese Hinduism, Jainism, Taoism and hoods, another major effect of a lava field where dozens of tents sheltering it’s true, your marriage is null. flow is the separation and isolation displaced Iraqi Christians once stood. marks 225th anniversary Sikhism. The conference will aim No, your marriage is valid.’ But to “examine and propose anew the of communities as major roads are Cold, punishing rains and blustery with day ‘full of joy’ justice means saying so. That covered over and made impassable. wind swept through the encamp- beauty of the relationship between way, they can move on without BALTIMORE (CNS) — In a day the man and the woman, in order to When this occurs, residents will be ment Oct. 20, earlier than expected this doubt, this darkness in their denied ready access to jobs, medi- for winter, crashing down the tents “full of joy” for the Archdiocese of support and reinvigorate marriage soul.” The pope made his remarks Baltimore, Catholics from Maryland and family life for the flourishing of cal care and other services, schools, in the dead of night. Shoes, slippers Nov. 5, in a meeting with dioc- retail establishments — and church. and toys were strewn about, stuck in and beyond packed the Cathedral of human society,” according to orga- esan officials and canon lawyers Mary Our Queen in Baltimore for nizers. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput As of Nov. 3, none of this had hap- the muddy mess, signaling the mad enrolled in a course offered by the pened yet. Any major disaster con- dash for safety. The recent wintery a Mass to celebrate the 225th anni- of Philadelphia and the Rev. Rick Roman Rota, the Vatican tribunal versary of its founding as the first Warren, senior pastor of Saddleback tinues to remain “imminent.” The deluge drove out families, adding to primarily responsible for hearing flow, unpredictable and capricious, the woes for those who recently ran diocese in the United States. Before Church in California, will be among requests for marriage annulments. the Mass, Archbishop William E. the participants. Other Americans at after traveling nearly 13.5 miles and for their lives from the brutal Islamic Pope Francis said participants at more than 125 days, has stalled just State militant takeover of Iraq’s his- Lori, 16th archbishop of Baltimore, the conference will include Russell the Oct. 5-19 Synod of Bishops on said he was grateful for those who D. Moore, president of the Ethics yards from a major road and resi- toric Christian heartland. “The tents the family had expressed a desire dential homes. However, breakout quickly filled with water and col- had gone before. “We’re standing on and Religious Liberty Commission to “streamline the process” of their shoulders,” he said, “and I’m of the Southern Baptist Convention; flows farther back indicate the lava lapsed. They were engulfed in mud. judging requests for annulments, is still coming. The present flow Some people had to be taken to the hopeful for the future.” The two-hour Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in and he noted that he had recently celebration began with a procession the First Presidency of the Church of began June 27 from the Puu Oo hospital. This happened at 3 a.m.,” established a special commission vent of Kilauea Crater, which has said the nun, one of four Dominican of banners from all the schools in Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and to do so. As an example of the the archdiocese and a large Knights Mercy Sister Prudence Allen, former been erupting nonstop for 31 years. Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena pro- burdens faced by those seeking The 2,100-degree liquid rock, when viding the displaced with shelter, of Columbus honor guard. About chair of the philosophy department annulments, the pope recalled that 200 seminarians joined the proces- at St. John Vianney Theological moving, averages 5 to 10 yards an food, hygiene and water. They, along a tribunal he oversaw as arch- hour. Sacred Heart Parish secretary with a lone priest, serve about 1,500 sion, followed by deacons, priests, Seminary in Denver, whom Pope bishop of Buenos Aires exercised an archbishop and nine bishops, plus Francis named to the International Bernice Walker, who calls herself a displaced Catholics from Mosul, jurisdiction over dioceses as far as Pahoa “lifer,” grew up in neighbor- Qaraqosh and Bartella, Christian Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien, a former Theological Commission in 150 miles away. archbishop of Baltimore. September. ing Kalapana, a coastal area Kilauea towns in northern Iraq overrun by the covered nearly 25 years ago. So she Islamist extremists in early August. November 16, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 Redeemer Radio’s Education program at Saint Mary’s College. Sharathon noted For more information about for ‘firsts’ the event, please contact Lyles- Chockley at alylesch@saint- FORT WAYNE — On Around the Diocese marys.edu. Wednesday, Oct. 22, through Friday, Oct. 24, from 7 a.m. to 7 Students raise money for p.m., Redeemer Radio celebrated parish capital campaign its Fall Sharathon at its Mary SISTERS HONORED THROUGH MULTI-MEDIA DISPLAY Cross Tippmann Broadcast Center FORT WAYNE — At the end studios, Fort Wayne. The event of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton raises necessary funds to help School’s Mass on Oct. 31, 10 cover the operating expenses of its fourth-grade girls presented listener-supported radio stations. Father Jim Shafer, pastor, with a The 18th, semi-annual, charitable contribution of $2,000 Sharathon was one of firsts. It to the parish’s capital campaign. was the first time that listeners in The girls held a neighborhood the greater Michiana area heard carnival this fall, making about Sharathon on 95.7 FM as well $1,000. Parents matched what the as the first time that Sharathon girls made, and a total of $2,000 was heard on three FM stations: was contributed to the parish’s 106.3 FM (greater Fort Wayne), capital campaign. 95.7 FM (Michiana), and 89.9 FM “What a wonderful example of (northeast Indiana and northwest stewardship we are seeing in these Ohio). young students,” said Principal Contribution amounts made Lois Widner. “These girls worked it the most successful Fall so hard putting on this carnival. Sharathon to date. Another record More importantly, they did it to breaker during Sharathon was the help out our school and the new number of turkeys donated to the educational wing addition. What a Franciscan Center by Tim Didier great witness to the faith!” Meats. Over 190 turkeys were The capital campaign has been donated to The Franciscan Center conducted to help fund the expan- by Tim Didier Meats through con- sion of the educational wing and tributions of our donors. ROBERT SISK also to make structural improve- Sharathon drew over 450 vol- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center unveiled a multi-media display, chronicling the his- ments to the church and bell unteers and guests, consisting of tower. The educational wing was priests, school principals, stu- tory of its founding orders of sisters. The display details how the sisters began their service built earlier this year and paid dents, religious and lay ministers, in medicine during the Civil War and later established hospitals in Mishawaka and South for with funds from the capital covering 36 hours of on-air fun- campaign. draising, phone bank operation, Bend. Those hospitals would later form Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. food donation and pledge main- tenance. The theme for this Sharathon was “Now is the Time.” Studio Ministry — Working beside faith- Survey. The Justice Education guests shared with listeners on ful people of other traditions program at Saint Mary’s College BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL how lives are being impacted and • Restorative Justice — Healing is interested in openly discussing changed through the work and harm done by crime why this occurs and why a partner PROMOTES SCHOOL VISITATIONS outreach of their parishes, schools • Pastoral Care — Spirituality may not leave an abusive relation- and ministries. and skills to carry with you into ship. Chair couple, Joe and Katie the jail The Justice Education program Brown, said of the event, “(There Billups is the assistant profes- recently hosted a discussion on were) many dedicated staff and sor of theology and director of campus in September called “Why volunteers who came together the pastoral ministry program at Women Can’t Just Leave” about to make Sharathon a success. Lewis University. She not only has why women sometimes stay in Sharathon is a celebration of our experience ministering in Cook abusive relationships. Due to blessed Catholic community. We County Jail in Chicago, but she the overwhelming attendance, were blessed to see God in action has developed a course entitled the Justice Education director throughout Sharathon.” Faith Behind Bars and a Prison decided to invite the community Donations are still being accept- Ministry Leadership Curriculum. back to attend the “Symposium ed for Sharathon. Anyone can Lunch will be available. A on Domestic Violence and pledge online at RedeemerRadio. goodwill offering will be accept- Intersectionality.” com, by phone 888-436-1450 or ed. The event, which is free of in person. The Spring Sharathon To register, contact Lisa charge and open to the public, for Redeemer Radio will be held Meadows at 574-527-7961 will take place Thursday, Nov. 20, Wednesday, April 29, through or [email protected]. from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Rice Friday, May 1, 2015. For more information, visit dio- Commons in the Student Center. cesefwsb.org/Jail-Ministry. Attendees may come and go as Jail Ministry training The workshop will be held they please. workshop to be offered in the Sacred Heart Parish Gym The daylong event will fea- located at 125 N. Harrison St., ture professionals in mental Nov. 15 in Warsaw in Warsaw. Doors open at 9 a.m. health, law, social work, health- Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. care, education, as well as com- MICHELLE CASTLEMAN WARSAW — Sacred Heart munity agencies and domestic Parish, Warsaw, will be the site ‘Symposium violence survivors. The speeches In an effort to promote Bishop Luers High School, bus- for a diocesan Jail Ministry work- will explore the complexities of sing was provided for the seventh- and-eighth grade shop with Dr. Christie Billups on on Domestic Violence domestic violence and explain Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9:30 a.m. and Intersectionality,’ how to best respond to the crisis. classes from St. Louis Academy, New Haven, to visit the to 4:30 p.m. “The symposium is designed school. The morning began with prayer in the chapel fol- The workshop titled “I Was in to be offered to discuss the intersectional- Prison and You Visited Me” will ity of domestic violence and to lowed by six one-on-one visits and lunch. Bishop Luers NOTRE DAME — On average, offer training for those who want help the community understand Director of Communications Monica Zwick explained, to minister to the incarcerated but 20 people per minute are victims that it is not “about” violence, do not feel equipped to do so. of physical violence by an intimate or about relationships. Rather, it “This new approach has proved to be a very beneficial partner in the U.S. Over the course The workshop topics include: is a complicated issue that can- opportunity and a positive experience for potential stu- • Faith Behind Bars — The big of a year, that equals more than not be discussed in isolation from picture regarding the call to serve 10 million victims. That’s accord- a host of social and economic dents.” Shown here, Zwick, far right, describes experi- in jails and the prison system ing to the 2010 National Intimate issues,” explains Adrienne Lyles- ments to St. Louis Academy students in the chemistry lab. • Ecumenism in Jail and Prison Partner and Sexual Violence Chockley, who heads the Justice 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC November 16, 2014

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BY KAY COZAD “We worked at home to make him understand it wasn’t just food, but something special. Father Eric gave FORT WAYNE — For the Barton us unconsecrated hosts. Drew was family, Aug. 24 was a very special very receptive,” he says. day. Not only did they witness With faith formation undertaken the Baptism of their youngest son in Utah, it didn’t take Andrew long Raphael, but the reception of first to prepare for the day of his first Communion by their middle son Communion once the family settled Andrew as well. Witnessing the two in Fort Wayne after their most sacraments in one day would have recent move. “Father Lawrence any Catholic family celebrating, (Teteh, pastor of St. Therese) was but with the challenges that autism good about working with Andrew to has brought to Andrew’s life and have what he needed,” says Jennifer, faith formation, the Bartons literally adding that the entire family joined rejoiced in the moment. Andrew at the altar that special day Andrew’s family, which includes to receive his first Communion. dad Aaron, mom Jennifer, big broth- Aaron continues to use one tool er Michael, little sister Felicity and in the adaptive kit with Andrew baby Raphael, recently moved back whenever they attend Mass. The to their hometown of Fort Wayne flipbook with simple drawings after moving around the country of each part of the Mass allows in active military service. They are Andrew to follow the events as they grateful to have found a welcoming happen and know what to expect. church home for their special needs at St. Therese Parish. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE BARTON FAMILY With the help of Jane Sandor, co- The Barton family includes from left, director of the Office of Catechesis Michael, Felicity, dad, Aaron, in back, in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South mom, Jennifer, holding baby Raphael, Bend, the Bartons found the appropri- and Andrew. The family has found a ate resources to help Andrew adapt to welcoming Church home at St. Therese life in the Summit City. Not long after, in Fort Wayne for their special needs. Jennifer found herself accepting an invitation to sit on the newly formed Acceptance is one of the biggest Disabilities Advisory Board. hopes for him.” “It’s so important,” she says, Acceptance is their biggest hope “There’s so much to be done.” for the future of the Catholic Church Andrew was born in Virginia in as well. “We want the Church to 2002 and his parents felt something Aaron and Jennifer Barton, center, move forward with education with was different about him by the time celebrate the Baptism of their people like Drew,” they say. Top ten (and more!) good ideas for he was two, noting that their pre- infant son Raphael and the first Aaron offered these sugges- cious son played in different ways, Communion of middle son Andrew, tions for the parishes in the diocese: your estate planning! lining up his cars and repeatedly left, with Father Lawrence Teteh, “How do we include people in spinning objects. pastor of St. Therese Parish in Fort Mass? Ushering, taking the gifts “We went to the doctor because Wayne. Andrew, who is challenged up.” He relayed how in Utah his This seminar will cover the most important he didn’t respond to his name. They parish priest made periodic pulpit with autism, worked with a special suggestions for making sure your wishes are checked his hearing and then it hit announcements to heighten aware- us,” says Jennifer. Therapies in pre- kit to prepare for the sacrament. ness of those with special needs. fulfilled. We will review when and how to school assisted with early interven- Having been on the disabilities plan a will, living trust, power of attorney, tion, though the diagnosis of severe “It helps him to know we’re moving board has given Jennifer an outlet autism wasn’t made until Andrew along,” says Aaron. through which to advocate for the healthcare appointment, living will, joint was six years old. During last year’s Mass for the many needs in the Church. “I think ownership, inheritance and estate taxes – All the while as the expanding Disabled, celebrated by Bishop everyone has a special need. We’re and much more! Helpful handouts will be family moved with its military duty, Kevin C. Rhoades, the Bartons were all in a different place on our jour- Andrew adjusted to each move, deeply moved when the bishop ney. … The board is working to get provided and we will have plenty of time to says his dad, who adds that military asked to meet Andrew after Mass. advocates from each parish to tell respond to your questions! resources helped immensely. And Bishop Rhoades gave Andrew a the board what they need. in every city they found themselves, blessing and told him he would like Jennifer wants to spread the the Bartons sought a welcoming to confirm him. “Drew will be mak- word that there is hope right here Thursday, December 4, 2014 Church community. It was in Utah, ing his Confirmation next summer,” in the diocese. “The board is so 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (EST) at St. James Church that the family beams Jennifer. necessary. I wish more people knew found their spiritual home and soon As Andrew’s mother, Jennifer about it and that they don’t have to Marshall County Historical Museum was approached by its pastor about says, “We have to be his advocate. hide their disabilities. It’s important Andrew receiving the sacraments. We have to look at him as God has that people know your kids are not 123 N. Michigan Street • Plymouth, Indiana While considering how their made him.” acting up — they just can’t sit or Delicious hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages son would be able to participate in Aaron agrees, adding, “Autism is take the noise.” religious education, Jennifer was only part of who he is.” In the past year, Jennifer notes, given information on an adaptive The two have taken to consecrat- the board has broken into subcom- No charge to attend but registration first Communion kit for those with ing Andrew to Jesus through Mary mittees to focus on different aspects is required. special needs, and after investigat- since participating in the diocesan wide of need at the parish level and in the ing the “Adaptive First Eucharist Marian consecration held Aug. 15. diocese overall. RSVP by November 28 to Terry Sanders by Preparation Kit for Children with “Our faith is a huge help,” admits “It’s a long process with so Autism and Other Special Needs,” Jennifer, “Without it we couldn’t be much to be done,” Jennifer says. email at [email protected] or published by Loyola Press, and where we are.” “Bathrooms, right language and the call (574) 935-1737. written by Eagle Scout Brendan The Bartons look to the future hope that the kids can do the sacra- Rizzo whose sister is challenged by with hope. “We’ve learned not ments and be part of the community. Bring this ad to the seminar to be entered into a drawing! autism, St. James Parish purchased to give up hope,” they say. “We How we can reach out to others and Sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ the kit for the Bartons’ home use. thought he wouldn’t ever make his link them.” Aaron worked with his young first Communion. So we’ll keep “Drew was given to us for a rea- Presenter: Philip M. Purcell, JD son to help him understand what trying. … We want to make sure son. It’s hard, but God always gives us the Eucharistic sacrament meant. he’s taken care of and accepted. what we need,” concludes Jennifer. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC November 16, 2014 Giving adults with A pastor’s perspective on serving all abilities cognitive disabilities time BY KAY COZAD to connect with God How to help ... ith federal civil rights The diocese has been working with committed disabilities,” she said. Initially they laws in place in the BY JEAN PEERENBOOM were held over two nights but over U.S., equal opportu- and caring individuals who are seeking ways to Wnity for those with disabilities time became a day of reflection. reach Catholic disabled brothers and sisters. The is ensured. The Americans with KAUKAUNA, Wis. (CNS) — Perrault invited Deacon Burkel to get involved in 1999. He had a Disabilities Act (ADA) outlaws Church is impoverished without the presence and Everyone needs the time and any discrimination on the basis of space to connect with God. background working with people the gifts of the disabled. with disabilities as part of a Green a disability in areas from employ- Adults with cognitive disabili- ment and public accommodations ties find this space at a one-day Bay outreach called the Katie Beckett Program. It allows certain to transportation and telecommu- If you are interested in helping with this impor- retreat designed for them by some nications. special people in the Diocese of children with long-term disabilities or complex medical needs who live But what of the Catholic tant ministry or if you know of someone who is Green Bay. Church? How does the Church The retreat is for adults and these at home with their families to obtain disabled and is interested in greater and more a Wisconsin Medicaid card. serve persons of faith who are folks are treated like adults, but the challenged by physical or cogni- meaningful participation in our Church please activities are designed to meet their Succeeding the deacon as retreat director is Laura Kacala, a member tive disability? contact Mary Glowaski at 260-399-1458 or needs. The Diocese of Fort Wayne- “I believe you treat people at of St. Katharine Drexel Parish and a three-year member of the retreat South Bend Secretariat for [email protected]. their age level, not their cognitive Evangelization and Special level,” said Deacon Bill Burkel, board. Kacala brings personal experi- Ministries has formed a who retired this fall as retreat direc- Disabilities Advisory Board tor after 15 years. ence to the position, too. Her late brother Bill had cognitive disabili- comprised of clergy, laity and “I’ve had the opportunity to disabled persons, that has met to children, He sees beauty. We Another way to serve all abil- spend a lot of time with some really ties. “Forty-seven years ago,” she address the needs of the area dis- must learn to do the same.” ity levels involves sharing, grow- great people. You can’t sell short abled Catholics. The outreach he envisions for ing and praying … and sharing what they are able to give to our explained, “I had a brother born with what they called ‘mental retar- One insightful priest on that the parishes around the diocese some more, said Father Voors. community,” he told The Compass, board is Father David Voors, pas- must be implemented slowly over “I was at a parish in South the diocesan newspaper. “They give dation’ back then. I grew up know- ing Bill as a very special person. He tor of St. Mary of the Assumption time, he said. “Start with baby Bend a few weeks back that had just by who they are. We need to in Decatur. He shared his per- steps. Baby steps are important a sign on it’s outside door giv- recognize the presence of God in made us who we are today.” “He loved unconditionally; he spective on serving the faith for- for they help move us in the right ing directions for those who are them.” mation needs of all persons. direction.” disabled and have special needs. A recent retreat held at St. couldn’t do enough to take care of us,” she said. “He was institution- He told Today’s Catholic that Father Voors offered these This was great to read! We need Katharine Drexel Church in “within the parish church, God’s three baby steps a parish might to thank those parishes, who have Kaukauna had as its theme “Will alized; he lived in group homes. When he passed away five years beauty (is) seen in every person.” consider: “Make available elec- recognized the need to reach out You Wash My Feet?” It was devel- “Over the past year,” Father tronic hearing aids, which can in special ways — along with oped around the song “Washing ago, it left a big hole.” “I am living the life my brother Voors said, “I have had the honor ‘tune in’ to your public address gentle encouragement to every Feet,” which is used during liturgies (and uneasiness at times too) system. These individual hear- parish,” he said. at Prince of Peace Church in Green gave me. I make him a part of my everyday life,” she added. of working on a committee for ing aids are battery operated and Father Voors offered, Bay, where he serves as deacon. bettering a parish’s outreach to inexpensive. A parish member “Here again, three simple “These retreatants are called Three years ago, Kacala answered an ad she saw in The people with disabilities.” During who struggles to hear can be thoughts: Invite parish members to service just like the rest of us. I his participation on the committee given one to use whenever they to form a committee to talk, share developed it around the song, which Compass, asking for help with the retreats. Father Voors has learned a few come to worship,” he said, add- and pray regarding outreach to ends with ‘washing the feet of our things. ing, “Make available low glucose those with disabilities. Set a date neighbor ... love to all at our door,” “We all say we get more out of this work than the retreatants do,” “In most every meeting I hosts. This again is a small baby for this to be started. You might Deacon Burkel explained. attended, there was discussion step … it isn’t difficult. A person be surprised at the response — Nicole DeRuyter of De Pere she said. The retreats, which are nonde- over the proper term for some- can stop by the sacristy asking the and to the many special needs leads the music for the retreats and one who had a special need,” he celebrant to ‘add a glucose host’ within the parish.” has been involved for about three nominational Christian, are some- thing “very much needed in our said. “Handicapped, disabled, to those to be consecrated. He/ He continued, “Invite parish- years. “Music reinforces what they disability, impairment, special she simply comes to the main cel- ioners with disabilities to be are learning about in another for- society,” said Kacala. “Our folks see the positive need, challenged — whatever it’s ebrant at Communion time.” involved in ministries for the mat,” she noted. “It gives us the called, keep focused on the beau- And finally, Father Voors weekend Masses. And write a opportunity to praise together and and joy in everyday living. These retreatants have very active lives — ty and dignity of the person.” would suggest a special needs line or two each month in your enjoy each other’s gift of music. He continued, “The question, area, which is handicapped acces- Sunday bulletin to keep the parish “It’s good for everyone to get the jobs, family, friends. Everyone is here because they want to be here ‘What is a disability?’ isn’t the sible. “This may seem more than informed.” opportunity to slow down and figure question to ask. The focus isn’t a ‘baby step’ but in today’s world With these simple but power- out how they fit in the Church, in and to learn about the Scriptures. They share their encounters with on the wheelchair, impairment, of mobility, it is good to have ful suggestions in mind, Father the world, and how Jesus fits in their crutch, mental or physical chal- an area that a person — whether Voors said, “I realize as pastor, I lives. This speaks to them at their Christ. We all need to do that,” she added. lenge — it’s on the person. The with a crutch, wheelchair or have fallen far short in respond- level and helps them understand person carries the very likeness perhaps a special needs dog — ing to those with disabilities or more fully.” Retreatant Jennifer Agen, a member of Holy Spirit Parish in of God within and we must learn is able to be comfortable. This special needs. May you join with The retreats started in the early to see the person before we even might take a bit of planning — me recognizing the need and tak- 1980s, said Susan Perrault, who was Kimberly, agreed. “I come,” she said, “because I want to know God.” notice the special need or handi- but it shows our desire to be wel- ing a step in the right direction.” a consultant at the time with Green cap. When God sees each of His coming and caring,” he said. Bay’s diocesan Stewardship and Deacon Burkel said the retreats Pastoral Services. They were begun follow the Cursillo model, using to give “a respite for families car- input, posters and skits to reinforce ing for adults with developmental the idea of service to others. America’s Choice In Homecare® Where we allow your loved ones to live where they want to be...in their own home! Home Health Care NOW...with 3 offices serving northern Indiana Non-Medical AND Skilled Nursing Care from Michigan City to Fort Wayne! 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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope the legislative arm of the 28-member Francis, who has called the Catholic European Union — and the Council honoring the ‘divine spark’ Church to go out to the peripheries of Europe, an organization of THE ooking back, the son that and who described himself as com- 47 countries formed to promote was born to Leopald and ing from “the end of the earth,” will democracy, human rights and the VATICAN Anna Maria Mozart on a TWENTY visit the heart of European secular rule of law on the continent. LTuesday evening in late January and economic power: the European Like his predecessors, Pope seemed to arrive with fully Parliament and the Council of Francis is expected to call the LETTER SOMETHING formed symphonies bound up Europe. European institutions and the people CINDY WOODEN in his tiny body, waiting for ink For the Polish St. John Paul II they represent to recognize the values and instrument. At age 3, the and the German Pope Benedict that inspired their commitment to toddler nicknamed Wolfgangerl CHRISTINA CAPECCHI XVI, the destruction of World unity and democracy. In particular, the poorest, the sick and elderly, was identifying thirds on the cla- War II and the erection of the Iron the Church wants them to recognize the seriously handicapped, etc. — vier and by five he was compos- Curtain separating the democratic that repetitious appeals to human sense of religion that I shall never who are in danger of being ‘thrown ing music. West from the communist East rights and human dignity mean little do anything which I would not do away,’ expelled from a system that How tempting it must have fueled a passion for European unity if entire categories of human beings before the whole world.” must be efficient at all costs.” been for Leopald, himself a musi- and cooperation, and an emphasis are denied those rights or robbed of During this month of giving St. John Paul and Pope Benedict cian, to look at his fair-skinned on the Judeo-Christian values that them. thanks, I’ve been thinking about often called on the European Union son with those wide, searching had formed the continent’s cultures Pope Francis’ repeated Mozart’s desire to compose — and its related institutions to recognize eyes and claim the credit. But the and governments. condemnations of a “throwaway which feels so distant and grand that having a common currency and devout Catholic cast it upward, While the Argentine Pope culture” may have been formed — and our own desire to create, forging joint economic policies will not inward. He believed his son’s Francis is less focused on Europe and informed in the barrios of to seek and celebrate beauty in foster the good of Europe’s citizens musical genius had a divine ori- than his predecessors were, his Latin America, but what he has the world. If we are truly grateful — and people around the world — gin, describing it to a friend as “a teaching on human rights, justice, seen in Europe has not softened his for an artistic gift — or any tal- only if economic growth and profits miracle, which God has allowed peace and solidarity is just as language. ent, for that matter — we honor are a result of promoting the good to see the light in Salzburg” and relevant to Europe as anywhere else. In a speech last December, he it. To give thanks for creative of the human person and not the insisting on his paternal duty to The pope will spend four hours said, “The victims of this culture ability is to guard and nurture it. exclusive goals. share it and “let God have the in Strasbourg, France, Nov. 25 to are precisely the weakest and most In St. John Paul II’s 1999 honor.” address the European Parliament — fragile human beings — the unborn, letter to artists — 6,361 words LETTER, PAGE 12 When Mozart was 14, he vis- I have not fully mined, uncover- ited the Sistine Chapel and heard ing new insight each time I turn “Miserere Mei, Deus,” a haunt- to them — the late pope made a ing Tenebrae melody commis- connection between art and grati- In Jesus we have lesson of how to live sioned by the Vatican more than tude. “That is why artists,” he a century ago. It was performed wrote, “the more conscious they proclaimed by the Church on this to them the way to live. He has sent once a year and forbidden to be are of their ‘gift,’ are led all the weekend obliquely makes reference Jesus to them as Redeemer. They transcribed or played elsewhere THE more to see themselves and the to the fact that marriages under the possess many advantages. They in order to preserve its mystery. whole of creation with eyes able Greek arrangement usually were must not waste time or ignore the Young Mozart, so the story goes, SUNDAY to contemplate and give thanks, contrived. fact of life and its uncertainty. They was so riveted by the music that and to raise to God a hymn of Quite disturbing for Jews was the must live as good disciples. he went home and wrote out the praise. This is the only way for GOSPEL fact that wives were not much bet- 12-minute song entirely by ear. them to come to a full under- ter than servants, even slaves. The That score eventually made its MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Reflection standing of themselves, their concept of love, freely and gladly way into the hands of a British vocation and their mission.” exchanged between spouses, was Soon, the Church will conclude historian and into publication. I recently interviewed a series not always evident by any means in its year of 2014. Its great celebra- When Pope Clement XIV heard of Catholic artists, all but one rd Greek life. tion, and final message, will be the what had happened, he met with 33 Sunday in of whom quoted John Paul II, Proverbs tries to elevate the feast of Christ the King. Jesus is the Mozart. Rather than excommuni- multiple pointing to his statement Ordinary Time Jewish notion of human dignity, a only answer, the answer to every cate the teen, the pontiff praised that “those who perceive in them- dignity including women as well as question, worry and need. his talent — and lifted the long- selves this kind of divine spark Mt 25:14-30 men. One day, at a time unknown, life time ban, allowing the song to be which is the artistic vocation … he Book of Proverbs pro- St. Paul’s First Epistle to the will change for each of us individu- enjoyed widely. feel at the same time the obliga- vides this weekend’s first Thessalonians supplies the second ally. Our societies also will change. Over the years Leopald often tion not to waste it but to develop reading. This book was reading. In the early days of the Jesus has promised one day to urged his boy to hold onto his it, in order to put it at the service Tcomposed when both the Holy Church, the general presump- return in glory. How and when this Catholic faith. He once wrote to of their neighbor and of humanity Land, and the lives of its inhabit- tion was that momentarily Jesus return will occur is not known. Anna Maria, on a trip with their as a whole.” ants, God’s chosen people, had would return to earth to vanquish In the meantime, we possess 21-year-old son: “Is it necessary Gift and obligation, duty and undergone massive changes. the evil and vindicate the good. God’s gifts needed for life, for for me to ask whether Wolfgang desire. The work of our hands, These changes had occurred as Paul had to remind the Christians salvation. God strengthens, guides is not perhaps getting a little lax the stamp of our hearts. a result of the military conquest of of Thessalonica that following the and redeems us, as Paul assures about Confession? God must the Holy Land, and indeed much Gospel might be a long, tiring and us in First Thessalonians. In Jesus come first! …Young people of the Eastern Mediterranean world difficult process, as Christ might we have the lesson of how to live. do not like to hear about these by Alexander the Great (356-323 not appear as quickly as they would In Jesus, we truly have life. We things, I know, for I was once BC), the young Greek king from like. are heirs to heaven. But we must young myself.” Macedonia. For its third and last reading, respond by Christian living. We A year later, Mozart offered Christina Capecchi is a freelance Alexander did not live long the Church this weekend presents must commit ourselves, without reassuring words in a letter to his writer from Inver Grove Heights, enough to enjoy much of the suc- St. Matthew’s Gospel. The story in hesitation, to the Lord Jesus, Christ father. “I have always had God Minn., and editor of SisterStory. cess of his victorious armies, but his essence also appears in Mark. the King. before my eyes,” he wrote. “I org, the official website of conquests placed Greeks, and Greek The story builds on the same know myself, and I have such a National Catholic Sisters Week. philosophy, in cultures all across the theme as that given in First Middle East. Thessalonians. The present order READINGS This Greek influence was pow- will end one day. Each human will Sunday: Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Ps erful. Obviously, it was contrary die. No one can predict exactly 128:1-5 1 Thes 5:1-6 Mt 25:14-30 to traditional Hebrew theology. when natural death will come. Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Committed Jews had to struggle to Life suddenly and unexpect- Lk 18:35-43 keep their theology alive, and they edly can change for societies, as Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22 Ps 15:2-5 especially sought to relay their tradi- Americans realized after Dec. 7, Lk 19:1-10 tion to coming generations. 1941, when Japan bombed Hawaii, Proverbs was written as a part of and on Sept. 11, 2001, when terror- Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11 Ps 150:1b-6 this effort. Along with other books ists destroyed so many lives. Lk 19:11-28 Sign up for the digital version of Today’s of the Hebrew Scriptures, Proverbs The reading from Matthew Thursday: Rv 5:1-10 Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b attempts to blend human logic with calls upon Christians to remember Lk 19:41-44 Catholic, the weekly podcast and more at Hebrew theology, to say that ancient the uncertainty of life, and also to Friday: Rv 10:8-11 Ps 119:14, 24, 72, Hebrew beliefs are not illogical. (In remember the certainty of the end 103, 111, 131 Lk 19:45-48 www.todayscatholicnews.org the Greek culture, human logic was of life. Saturday: Rv 11:4-12 Ps 144:1-2, supreme.) God has given each Christian 9-10 Lk 20:27-40 The reading from Proverbs skills and talents. He has revealed 12 COMMENTARY November 16, 2014 The synod on the family SCRIPTURE SEARCH he controversies surround- Christian Doctrine”: “In a higher ing the recent Extraordinary world it is otherwise; but here Gospel for November 16, 2014 Synod on the family have below, to live is to change and to be WORD Toften put me in mind of John Henry perfect is to have changed often.” Matthew 25:14-30 Cardinal Newman, the greatest Ideas change because they are living ON Catholic churchman of the 19th things. Following is a word search based on the Gospel century. Newman wrote eloquently I realize that many, upon FIRE reading for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle on an extraordinary range of topics, considering this view, will get A: the story of interest and no interest talents. The including university education, the nervous — as did many in FATHER ROBERT BARRON words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. play between faith and reason, the Newman’s day. Does this mean that nature of papal authority, and the doctrine is up for grabs? Should JOURNEY TALENTS WENT AWAY subtle manner in which we come to we keep our dogmatic statements, “the Church does not do back-flips TRADED DUG A HOLE GROUND assent in matters of religion. But the as one cynical wag once put it, in on doctrine.” So, for example, if LONG TIME WELL DONE GOOD arguments around the synod com- loose-leaf binders? To get some a proposal were put forth at the FORWARD WICKED LAZY pel us to look at Newman’s work clarity on this point, I would Extraordinary Synod that simply YOU KNOW INTEREST TEN regarding the evolution of doctrine. recommend that we delve a little contradicted the teaching of John MORE GIVEN TAKEN AWAY When he was at mid-career and further into Newman’s great book Paul II in “Familiaris consortio” THROW DARKNESS TEETH in the process of converting from and examine the criteria that he or Paul VI in “Humanae vitae,” it Anglicanism to Roman Catholicism, laid out to determine the difference would certainly reflect a corruption. Newman penned a masterpiece between a legitimate development A third criterion that Newman GIVEN & TAKEN entitled “On the Development of (which makes the doctrine in puts forward is what he calls “the Christian Doctrine.” In line with question more fully itself) and a power of assimilation.” Just as a DARKNESSNETY the evolutionary theories that corruption (which undermines the healthy organism can take in what were just emerging at that time doctrine). Newman presents seven it can from its environment, even as RULWTALENTSA —Hegel’s work was dominant in total, but I should like to examine it resists what it must, so a sane and ANGROUNDTLEW in most European universities just three. lively idea can take to itself what is and Darwin’s “On the Origin of The first is what he calls best in the intellectual atmosphere, WA I A J OE HA L RA Species” would appear just a few preservation of type. A valid even as it throws off what is RNVCHDRZLLET years later — Newman argued that development preserves the essential noxious. Both total accommodation Christian doctrines are not given form and structure of what came to the culture and total resistance to OWE J AO Y X A P T N once for all and simply passed before. If that type is undermined, it are usually signs of intellectual FONRWEL LDONE down unchanged from generation we are dealing with a corruption. sickness. to generation. Rather, like seeds Mind you, type can be maintained Now how does all of this JNTYNTEETH IW that unfold into plants or rivers even through enormous superficial apply to the synod? Well, let’s LKNRCMK I RCHO that deepen and broaden over time, changes, as, to use Newman’s consider the proposal made by J UU I YCVGOODP they develop, their various aspects own example, “a butterfly is a Cardinal Walter Kasper regarding and implications emerging in the development of the caterpillar but communion for the divorced I OEM I TGNOLMH course of lively rumination. It is not in any sense its image.” And and re-married. Is it an authentic JYAWANEKATBJ assuredly not the case, for example, by the same token, superficialities development or a corruption that the doctrine of the Trinity can remain largely unchanged of Catholic moral teaching and © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com was delivered fully-grown into the even as the type utterly morphs, as practice? Might I suggest that all minds of the first disciples of Jesus happened, say, in the transition from of the disputants in that argument and then passed on like a football the Roman Republic to the Roman take a step back and assess the across the ages. On the contrary, Empire. matter using Cardinal Newman’s  47 Russian king it took hundreds of years for the A second criterion is what he 48 ___ I say to you criteria? Would Newman be  seed of that teaching to grow into Newman refers to as “conservative opposed in principle to change in 49 Environmental agency the mighty tree of Augustine’s action upon its past.” An 50 Elver this regard? Not necessarily, for ross ord 51 Good shepherd formulations in the “De Trinitate” evolution that simply reverses or 123 4567 8910 he knew that to live is to change.  finds the ____ or Aquinas’s complex treatise contradicts what came before it is Would he therefore enthusiastically 11 12 13 in the first part of the “Summa necessarily a corruption and not a 52 Denver time embrace what Cardinal Kasper has 14 15 16 theologiae.” Moreover, Newman felt development. In Newman’s own proposed? Not necessarily, for it  that even those definitive theological words, an authentic development might represent a corruption. As the 17 18 19 1 Hail Marys achievements in turn develop and “is an addition that illustrates, not conversation continues to unfold 20 21 2 Peel unfold as they are mused over, obscures; corroborates, not corrects 3 Volcano over the coming months, I think all 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 turned around, questioned and the body of thought from which it 4 French “civility” sides would benefit from a careful 29 30 31 argued about. He concludes: “a real proceeds.” In accord with this idea, reading of “On the Development of 5 Wrinkle removers idea is equivalent to the sum total Christianity could be seen as the 32 33 34 6 Muslim prayer rugs Christian Doctrine.” 7 South southeast of its possible aspects.” And those development of Judaism, since it 35 36 37 aspects appear only in the course preserves the essential teachings 8 Bible book of teachings 38 39 40 41 42 43 of time and through the play of the and practices of that faith, even as it Father Robert Barron is the founder 9 Apex 44 45 46 10 Cast off lively minds that consider them. moves beyond them. of the global ministry, Word on 13 First man It is precisely in this context that Cardinal George Pell alluded Fire, and the rector and president 47 48 49 18 Type of butter Newman penned the most famous to this principle when he said, of Mundelein Seminary. Learn 50 51 52 19 Book of first line of “On the Development of during the recent synod debates, more at www.WordonFire.org. major prophet (abbr.) © 2014 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 21 Christmas tree Based on these Readings: Prov 31: 10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 22 Computer sleep mode test of whether Europe’s economic the statistics saying, “a generation 1Th 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30; & Ez 34: 11-12, 15-17; 1Cor 15: 20-26, 23 Hannah met this priest 28; Mt 25: 31-36 & Is 63:16b-17, 19; 64:2-7; Mk 13:33-37 policies put people or profits first. of young people is being thrown 24 Holds a saint’s statue LETTER On that score, Pope Francis away, and this is most serious!” Too  25 ___ of the Lord is not expected to go light on the many European youths “don’t study Molokai became one CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 1 Primate 25 Unclear 27 Wing European Union or the Council of because they don’t have the means, 4 Fades 26 Cardinals’ color 28 Color Europe, especially when it comes they don’t work because there are 8 Pop (pl.) 29 Entreaty 30 St. Joseph’s nickname In his 2003 exhortation after to unemployed young people and, no jobs. More waste. What will be 11 Basin 30 Crock 31 Light the special Synod of Bishops for particularly, the so-called NEETs — the next thing thrown away?” 12 Extremely long 31 Aptly 33 Air commuter’s Europe, St. John Paul wrote that those neither employed, enrolled in During a visit to Italy’s Molise time periods 32 In center transportation the aim must be “building a Europe educational programs or in training. region, Pope Francis sounded very 13 ___bishop 33 Faithful servant shares 34 Start of church year seen as a community of peoples and Eurostat, the EU’s statistics much like St. John Paul when 14 Sea eagle 34 Church path 36 Wife reaches her 15 Ballot hands out to individuals, a community joined office, reported that in September, discussing the importance of work. 35 Fencing sword 16 Top of St. Peter’s 37 Former U.S. president 37 Extravagant parties together in hope, not exclusively the unemployment rates across its “Not having work is not only to 17 “Don’t worry about 38 To reduce subject to the law of the marketplace 28 member-countries was 10.1 lack life’s basic necessities,” Pope 38 Stupefy times or _____” 40 Fining 39 “To whom ___ shall but resolutely determined to safeguard percent and the unemployment rate Francis said, pointing out there are 19 The righteous are we go?” of people under age 25 was 21.6 many places to get a free meal or 44 Singing voice the dignity of the human person also 20 Belonging to the King 45 Quote Scripture verse 40 Stretched car in social and economic relations.” percent. The youth unemployment food handouts. “The problem is not 21 Renown 46 Beige 41 Detail For the Polish pope, who had rate ranged from 7.6 percent in being able to bring home the bread: 22 St. Damien of 42 Dozes worked in a quarry as a youth and Germany to 53.7 percent in Spain. This is serious, and this takes away who constantly preached the dignity In a July speech on economic dignity.” of labor, unemployment was the key reform, Pope Francis pointed to Answer Key can be found on page 15 November 16, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 USF ATHLETICS EARNS NAIA GOLD FOR CHARACTER The University of Saint Francis athletic program has earned the highest NAIA honor possible for character on the athletic field and courts the office announced Nov. 6. NAIA introduced a tier system recognizing levels of achievement and USF is one of just 12 institutions to earn the highest possible earning “Gold” status in the NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star designation for 2013-14. USF, which is a member of the Crossroads League and Mid-States Football Association Mideast League, was one of 168 NAIA members to earn the Sports Champion of Champions Five-Star Award. Bishop Luers football Traditional chant blends with new technology claims sectional title FORT WAYNE — Bishop Gillespie is “gorgeous, powerful said. “You can listen in solitude BY LAUREN CAGGIANO Luers claimed the football sec- music, that has been around for to put yourself in a (mental) tional title after a 54-6 rout over the centuries.” Tarango curated the space — whatever that is.” Some Garrett Railroaders on their home FORT WAYNE — A new proj- chants based on the recommenda- possibilities include Eucharistic field, Friday, Nov. 7. Quarterback ect from local artist Fernando tions of fellow performer-friends. Adoration, devotion, reflection Noah Wezensky went 14-17 for 255 Tarango is a marriage of the This project is just as much and relaxation. yards and three touchdowns, while sacred and traditional with mod- about embracing an aspect of Tarango said he hopes people Tyrell Johnson went 100 yards on ern recording technology. Church history, as it is about from all faiths and cultures can four catches for two scores. The “Dream Rodeo,” a meditation preserving culture. “There is a find hope and peace in his work. No. 3 Knights will face Yorktown and chant album, is part of the generation of people that has “You don’t have to be Friday night in Class 3-A regional producer’s world music project, not been exposed to music that Catholic to appreciate Gregorian action. — Michelle Castleman whose goal is to record traditional matters,” Gillespie said. “This is chant,” he said. music from around the world and endangered music that has been Gillespie echoed this com- Correction of doubles set it to modern music produc- preserved in a way modern audi- ment: “The power of the music tion, tying in the old with the ences can relate to.” transcends the literal. You don’t tennis champions new. Marrying the traditional with new The challenge was to put the have to know what the singer is recording technology is what this In the Nov. 9, 2104 issue of Tarango, a Bishop Luers music in a modern context, while saying to understand the mes- Today’s Catholic the sports flag High School graduate, has made project is about,” said Tarango. preserving the cultural integrity sage.” The “Dream Rodeo” project congratulated members of the quite a name for himself in the of the composition. For example, For more information about Bishop Luers High School tennis music world. Recording artist, was conceived years later, when they embraced a technique of “Dream Rodeo” and to purchase Tarango met local producer Jon team which earned a conference songwriter, actor, composer and maintaining youthful and inno- the digital album, visit fernando- crown. The piece should have producer, he has been seen or Gillespie, who shared his musi- cent sounding voices. There is tarango.com. cal ambitions. 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