Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend March 11, 2018 TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Volume 92 No. 10 50¢ TODAYSCATHOLIC.org Daylight saving time begins Sunday Salvation is gift of God, Set clocks forward one hour brings people into

Spring confirmation community schedule BY CINDY WOODEN tion to “the tendency of self- Page 3 sufficiency” and “the tendency of isolation, which does not take VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Salvation into account that salvation is in Christ is a gift of God that can- something eminently communi- not be earned by human efforts tarian.” New feast day alone, and it is not simply some To respond to “both to the kind of interior transformation, individualist reductionism of Pope adds ‘Mary, Mother but touches the way Christians Pelagian tendency and to the live in the world and relate to oth- neo-Gnostic promise of a merely of the Church’ memorial on ers, said a new document from interior salvation,” the document Monday after Pentecost the Congregation for the Doctrine said, “we must remember the of the Faith. way in which Jesus is savior.” Page 4 “Both the individualistic and “He did not limit himself to the merely interior visions of sal- showing us the way to encoun- vation contradict the sacramen- ter God, a path we can walk on tal economy through which God our own by being obedient to wants to save the human per- his words and by imitating his Share the Journey son,” said the document “Placuit example,” it said, but He became Deo” (“It Pleased God”) on “cer- the way, and a relationship with Rohingya refugee ‘just wanted tain aspects of Christian salva- Him is essential. a country’ tion.” “Furthermore, this path is Released at the Vatican March not merely an interior journey Page 9 1, the document was the first at the margins of our relation- issued since Archbishop Luis ships with others and with the Ladaria became prefect of the created world,” it said, because doctrinal congregation in July. Christ “assumed the entirety of The document, approved our humanity and lived a fully ‘Conscience and grace’ by Pope Francis in mid-Febru- human life in communion with ary, focuses on two errors Pope His Father and with others.” Lent calls us to admit sin, heal Francis has said seem to underlie Understanding the role of the in God’s mercy the statements and attitudes of Church, “the community of those a growing number of Christians: who have been incorporated Page 13 neo-Pelagianism, the idea that into this new kind of relation- people can save themselves by ship begun by Christ,” is essential being strong and very disciplined; for combatting the tendencies of and neo-Gnosticism, in which the self-sufficiency and isolation, the focus is so strongly placed on document said. knowledge that it ends up despis- “The participation in the new ing the body, the physical needs kind of relationships begun by of others and the creation of a Jesus occurs in the church by community. means of the sacraments, of “Salvation cannot be reduced which baptism is the door, and simply to a message, a practice, the Eucharist is the source and a gnosis (knowledge) or an inte- the summit,” it said. rior feeling,” Archbishop Ladaria Reaffirming age-old Christian said in his presentation of the teaching, the document insisted document. It flows from a person- “total salvation of the body and al encounter with Jesus Christ, of the soul is the final destiny to which in turn leads to incorpora- which God calls all of humanity.” tion in the Church and an effort Since the Church is “the uni- to live as Jesus did, especially in versal sacrament of salvation,” all attention to the poor and the suf- Christians are called to share the fering, he said. good news of Christ and invite oth- Ann Unger Responding to reporters’ ques- ers to a relationship with Him, it St. Patrick is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Patrick Oratory in Lagro. tions, Archbishop Ladaria said said. But, citing the teaching of the it is probably easier to identify St. Patrick grew up in Scotland, but at 16 he was captured by raiders and Second Vatican Council, it also said traces of neo-Pelagianism than “Christians must also be prepared sold as a slave in Ireland. Forced to work as a shepherd, he suffered greatly neo-Gnosticism because “we all but also found faith. After six years he escaped, studied to become a priest to establish a sincere and con- have a tendency toward self-suf- structive dialogue with believers and became a bishop at the age of 43. He ordained many priests, divided the ficiency.” of other religions, confident that country into dioceses, held Church councils, founded several monasteries and The document, he said, “does continually urged the Irish people to greater holiness in Christ. His feast day is not want to point fingers,” but celebrated March 17. does want to draw people’s atten- SALVATION, page 2 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC March 11, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC ‘Migration is not just a political issue, Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 but a spiritual one’

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ow are Catholics called Editorial Department upon to treat the migrant? Hopefully, everyone PUBLICATIONS MANAGER: Jodi Marlin H would open their homes to PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan friends, family and neighbors. BRAND SPECIALIST: Molly Gettinger Christ, a migrant from the inn at NEWS SPECIALIST: Mark Weber Bethlehem to His 40 days in the desert, compels His followers to Business Department go further and seek out the least among them. But an alterna- BUSINESS MANAGER: Stephanie A. Patka tive has developed that is being BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Geoff Frank loudly protested by the faithful [email protected] across the U.S.; legislation and global indifference close U.S. Advertising Sales communities and the country’s Jackie Parker borders to the most vulnerable. [email protected] In doing so, Catholic obligations are rejected. Father Dan Groody, CSC, asso- Website: www.todayscatholic.org ciate professor of theology and 260-456-2824 global affairs and director of the Global Leadership Program at the University of Notre Dame’s Published weekly except second Kellogg Institute, said Americans Sunday of January; and every other would “deport our own souls” week from the third Sunday in June with legislation that denies through the second Sunday of human dignity to immigrants. CNS photo/Jorge Duenes, Reuters September by the Diocese of Fort He explained: Wayne-South Bend, 915 S. Clinton St., “Migration is not just a politi- Young people on the Mexico side of the border near the steel fence in Tijuana, Mexico, Dec. 16. The “Dreamers” sign P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. cal issue, but a spiritual one. To on one woman’s blouse shows support for young immigrants trying to better their future. Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, address the core problems, one IN, and additional mailing office. has to go to the imagination and connect both our hearts and our sanctuary for unaccompanied Thomas Aquinas, in his concep- ference to the conditions one’s POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: heads. They are us. If we don’t children and ensures protec- tion of the common good and brothers and sisters are forced Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort have the heart to see something tions and ultimately citizen- laws, provides precedent. All to live in, he said. Once injustice Wayne, IN 46856-1169 of us in them, then, we have ship for America’s 1.8 million laws must promote the common is clear, action can spring forth or email: [email protected] deported our souls.” “Dreamers.” The bishops empha- good, he said, and should two and neighbors can be protected, The world is changing. size the importance of family as laws contradict, the one that both at the doors of a nation and MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Globalization has increased the social foundation, as seen in does not promote the common across the world. Through civic Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone 260-456- human migration: Today there family-based immigration and good is invalid and should be action and the Church, a culture 2824. Fax: 260-744-1473. the diversity visa program, and rejected. of love and dignity can be pro- BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, are 258 million people who have emigrated from their homelands want legislation that is pursued The Catholic bishops’ position moted. Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone 260- with integrity and does not demonstrates that current U.S. Dream SB, a campaign group 456-2824. Fax 260-744-1473. and 65.6 million forcibly dis- placed people. In America, the bargain one piece of legislation immigration laws and propos- of students from Notre Dame, for another, or children for their als do not promote the common Saint Mary’s College and Holy News deadline is 10 days prior to debate ricochets from DACA to refugees, and each day consen- parents. good, and they have called on Cross College, has been advocat- publication date. Advertising deadline Father Groody explained that Catholics in the U.S. to reject ing on campus and in the South is nine days before publication date. sus seems harder. But some argue that the appropriate they theology of migration seeks such cruelty and to act within Bend community for legislators Today’s Catholic may be reached at : response is as clear as ever. More “to see God Himself as a migrant the parameters of civil engage- Sen. Mark Donnelly, Sen. Todd Today’s Catholic, people must leave their homes to in Jesus… who calls us to be in ment and the Church’s charity. Young, and Rep. Jackie Walorski, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN seek a safe and prosperous life, solidarity with everyone else on “What you did for the least of to defend human dignity in 46856-1169; or email: and the most vulnerable people that journey, especially those these brothers and sisters of upcoming DACA negotiations [email protected] exist on the margins of society who are migrating today.” Jesus mine,” Christ said, “you did for and future measures on com- as a symptom of social indif- ‘migrated’ to the broken, human me” (Mt 25:40). prehensive immigration reform. (ISSN 0891-1533) ference. This is when Christ is world in poverty, and now calls Not long ago, Pope Through call-ins, prayer vigils, (USPS 403630) most present. Catholics and all it to pilgrimage with Him in pur- Francis called for action in a march and legislative meet- people of good will are called to suit of salvation. Catholicism, at Lampedusa, on the shore of ings with representatives, the see Christ in the immigrant and its core, is about moving towards the Mediterranean Sea, where students have made the voice of reflect His love towards them communion with God and so many refugees have died. compassion and dignity heard. through inclusive action. migrating towards the kingdom He said, “The globalization of To support their campaign, call The U.S. Conference of of God. Because of this, it is all indifference has taken from us your legislators and sign a peti- Catholic Bishops’ Justice for the more important that special the ability to weep!” He likened tion at http://bit.ly/2BcIcMu in Immigrants campaign advocates care is provided for vulnerable dispassion to that of the priest solidarity with the Dreamers. for immigration reform that travelers, who embody the image and Levite as the traveler lay aligns with Catholic social teach- of Christ. bleeding. 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Follow us on Instagram SALVATION, from page 1 affirm Vatican II’s teaching that sanctification and of truth are the Catholic Church is and will @diocesefwsb the one Church of Christ “sub- found outside of its (the Catholic continue to be committed to God can lead ‘all men of good will sists in the Catholic Church, gov- Church’s) visible structure.” ecumenism out of this convic- Download the app in whose hearts grace works in erned by the successor of Peter “It’s not that the church has tion” that God is at work in other App Store or Google Play: TodaysCatholic an unseen way’ toward salvation and the bishops in communion turned back from this defini- Christian communities as well. in Christ.” with him.” tion, this declaration, this affir- “The church recognizes Archbishop Ladaria said the “But it adds immediately,” mation of the Second Vatican this and does so willingly,” Catholic Church continues to he said, that “many elements of Council. No,” he said. “Naturally, Archbishop Ladaria said. March 11, 2018 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Public schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Monday, March 12: 9 a.m. — Meeting of United States Conference SUPPORT THE of Catholic Bishops Committee on Doctrine, Washington, D.C. Monday, March 12: 2 p.m. — Meeting of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Religious Liberty, CATHOLIC Washington, D.C. Wednesday, March 14: 3 p.m. — Meeting with Catholic Relief Services US Operations Committee, Baltimore, Maryland RELIEF Thursday, March 15: 8 a.m. — Meeting of Board of Directors of Catholic Relief Services, Baltimore, Maryland SERVICES Saturday, March 17: 5:30 p.m. — Mass at Saint Francis Convent, COLLECTION and Dinner and Auction at Marian High School, Mishawaka Spring confirmation Mass schedule The following is a schedule of the spring Masses at which Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will confer the sacrament of confirmation PARISH LOCATION DATE TIME Additional Parishes included St. Dominic Church Bremen March 18 10:30 a.m. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Fort Wayne March 24 10 a.m. St. Patrick Church Ligonier April 1 3 p.m. St. Mary of the Assumption Church Decatur April 3 7 p.m. St. Joseph Parish, Bluffton St. Anthony of Padua Church Angola April 5 7 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Church Elkhart April 6 7 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Church Elkhart April 7 10 a.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Warsaw April 8 10:30 a.m. Most Precious Blood Church Fort Wayne April 11 7 p.m. St. Joseph Parish, Hessen Cassel St. John the Baptist Church Fort Wayne April 13 7 p.m. St. Therese Parish, Fort Wayne St. Vincent de Paul Church Fort Wayne April 14 10 a.m. Sacred Heart Church Warsaw April 15 2 p.m. St. Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse St. Francis Xavier Parish, Pierceton HELP Sts. Peter and Paul Church Huntington April 20 7 p.m. St. Mary Parish, Huntington St. Joseph Parish, Roanoke St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, Columbia City St. Bernard Parish, Wabash IN DISGUISEesus Cathedral Parish Fort Wayne April 21 10 a.m. As an Arab Christian living in Lebanon, Fr. Makram Kozah has throughout his life reached out to Muslims to create St. Mary Mother of God Parish, Fort Wayne Asinterreligious an Arab dialogue. Christian Here livinghe holds in a copy Lebanon, of the Gospels Father in Arabic—a Makram translation Kozah he and has, a team throughout of fellow Maronite his life, reached outpriests to Muslims carried out overto create a six year interreligious period. Fr. Kozah is dialogue.now teaching seminariansHere he holdsand encouraging a copy themof the to live Gospels and in Arabic — St. Peter Parish, Fort Wayne work in Muslim countries like Egypt and Sudan to experience life through the eyes of Muslims. a translation he and a team of fellow Maronite priests carried out over a six-year period. Father Queen of Angels Parish, Fort Wayne

KozahCopyright is now © 2017, United teaching States Conference seminarians of Catholic Bishops, Washington, and DC. All encouraging rights reserved. Photo: © CRS/David them Snyder. to live and work70200200 in Muslim countries Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, Fort Wayne like Egypt and Sudan to experience life through the eyes of Muslims. St. Joseph Church Fort Wayne April 22 2 p.m. St. Thomas the Apostle Church Elkhart April 26 7 p.m. St. Michael Church Plymouth April 27 7 p.m. Culver Memorial Chapel Culver April 28 9 a.m. CRS collection supports Culver Academy students St. Mary of the Lake Parish, Culver international relief efforts Basilica of the Sacred Heart Notre Dame April 29 11:45 a.m. Mass with Sacrament of Confirmation and Rite of Reception into Full Communion WASHINGTON — The annual St. John the Baptist Church New Haven May 1 7 p.m. Catholic Relief Services Collection will be held in many dioceses St. Louis Besancon Parish, New Haven across the country on Laetare St. Rose of Lima Parish, Monroeville Sunday, March 11. St. Mary of the Assumption Church Avilla May 3 7 p.m. The Catholic Relief Services Immaculate Conception Parish, Kendallville Collection supports Catholic Queen of Peace Church Mishawaka May 6 11:45 a.m. organizations that carry out St. Paul of the Cross Church Columbia City May 9 7 p.m. international relief and solidarity St. John Bosco Parish, Churubusco efforts. Programs include relief Immaculate Conception Parish, Ege and resettlement for victims of Our Lady of Hungary Church South Bend May 11 7 p.m. persecution, war and natural St. Matthew Cathedral Church South Bend May 12 10 a.m. disasters; development projects opportunity to respond and Human Development, and Holy Family Parish, South Bend to improve living conditions comfort Christ as we see him in the Department of Migration for the poor; legal and support our brothers and sisters,” said and Refugee Services. Other St. John the Baptist Parish, South Bend services for poor immigrants; Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi of Catholic organizations that St. Augustine Parish, South Bend peace and reconciliation work for Mobile, Alabama, chairman of receive funds are Catholic St. Therese Little Flower Parish, South Bend people suffering from violence; the U.S. Conference of Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Legal St. Patrick Parish, South Bend and advocacy on behalf of the Bishops’ Committee on National Immigration Network Inc., and St. Hedwig Parish, South Bend powerless. Collections. “This collection rep- the Holy Father’s Relief Fund. St. Patrick Parish, Walkerton “Christ is standing at the door resents our community of faith The USCCB Administrative St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, New Carlisle of our hearts, knocking, seeking at work in the world, saving Committee is responsible for St. Pius X Church Granger May 13 2 p.m. relief from pain and suffering souls and improving lives.” grant-making from this national Entities within the collection. St. Adalbert Church South Bend May 20 5 p.m. around the world. He comes St. Casimir Parish, South Bend to us bearing the disguise of USCCB that receive sup- More information about The vulnerable immigrants and refu- port include the Secretariat Catholic Relief Services Collection Immaculate Conception Church Auburn May 22 7 p.m. gees, the poor and marginalized, of Cultural Diversity in the is available at www.usccb.org/ St. Joseph Parish, Garrett the sick and lonely. The Catholic Church, the Department catholic-relief. Cathedral Parish Adult confirmations Fort Wayne May 26 5 p.m. Relief Services Collection is an of Justice Peace and St. Matthew Cathedral Adult confirmations South Bend May 27 11 a.m. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC March 11, 2018 Pope adds feast of Mary, Mother of Explosive devices detonated in the Church to calendar Mexican border churches BY DAVID AGREN An explosive device, described BY CINDY WOODEN by the diocese as homemade, was detonated during Mass MEXICO CITY (CNS) — The March 4 inside St. Anthony of bishop of Matamoros, across the Padua Parish in Matamoros, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope border from Brownsville, Texas, “without causing injuries or Francis has decreed that Latin- has expressed alarm after two material damage.” rite Catholics around the world church explosions within four The explosion followed a will mark the feast of “the days. similar incident March 1, when Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of “What initially seemed like an explosion occurred in the Our the Church” on the Monday after an isolated incident has taken Lady of Refuge Cathedral. No Pentecost each year. a new turn, worrying us deeply, injuries or damage were reported The Gospel reading for the as the faithful and citizens at the cathedral, though the dio- feast, which technically is called in general have the right to a cese initially described the explo- a “memorial,” is John 19:25-31, secure environment, both in sion as stemming from a “bottle which recounts how from the their homes and in their meeting of acid falling.” cross Jesus entrusted Mary to places,” said a March 4 state- No one has claimed respon- His disciples as their mother and ment signed by Bishop Eugenio sibility for making or leaving entrusted His disciples to Mary Lira Rugarcia. the devices. Tamaulipas state as her children. “We call on the authorities authorities have identified no The decree announcing the CNS/Paul Haring and society in general to contin- suspects in the explosions. addition to the Church calendar Pope Francis venerates a Marian image outside the Basilica of St. Mary Major ue working on the construction The incidents occurred as was released March 3 by the in Rome in this May 26, 2016, file photo. The pope has instituted a new of a community in which the Mexico convulses with violence Congregation for Divine Worship life, dignity and rights of all are Marian feast honoring Mary as mother of the Church. It will be celebrated and the state has experienced and the Sacraments. recognized, respected, promoted every year on the Monday after Pentecost. drug-cartel crimes, including kid- Pope Francis approved the and defended. napping and extortion. decree after “having attentively considered how greatly the pro- ple through two millennia of his- Spirit descended. Cardinal Sarah motion of this devotion might tory has cultivated the filial bond said that Mary, “from the await- Mary. The contest focuses on encourage the growth of the which inseparably binds the ing of the Spirit at Pentecost, has ‘Try Prayer! It Works!’ family faith enrichment in the maternal sense of the church in disciples of Christ to his Blessed never ceased to take motherly Contest home. The goal is to bring the the pastors, religious and faith- Mother in various ways,” the care of the pilgrim church on Church’s teachings to life around ful, as well as a growth of genu- cardinal said. earth.” EASTON, Mass. —The “Try the dinner table with discussion ine Marian piety,” the decree The Church calendars of Along with the decree and his Prayer! It Works!” Contest has prompts, reflection question, said. Poland, Argentina, St. Peter’s comments, Cardinal Sarah also returned for 2018, and stu- prayer ideas and creativity. Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect Basilica and some religious published in Latin the specific dents are urged to send in their The first place winner in of the congregation, noted in a orders already set aside the liturgical texts for use on the entries. Deadline for the national each category receives while brief commentary published the Monday after Pentecost as the memorial at Mass and in the competition is May 1. the sponsor of each winner also same day, that Blessed Paul VI feast of Mary, Mother of the Liturgy of the Hours. Sponsored by Family Rosary, receives $100. The “Try Prayer! in 1964 had formally bestowed Church. Bishops’ conferences “will the 2018 “Try Prayer! It Works!” It Works!” Contest asks entrants the title of “mother of the Honoring Mary as mother approve the translation of the Contest encourages children to to creatively depict their faith church” on Mary, but that rec- of the Church on the day after texts they need and, after receiv- participate in an inspiring faith through art, poetry and prose. ognition of her maternal care for Pentecost also highlights for ing their confirmation, will pub- experience as they express their Students in grades K-12 enrolled the Church and for believers had Catholics that Mary was present lish them in the liturgical books beliefs through art, poetry and in a Catholic school, religious already spanned centuries. with the disciples on Pentecost, for their jurisdiction,” the cardi- prose. The competition is open to education program, parish, home “The feeling of Christian peo- praying with them as the Holy nal said. students in grades K-12 enrolled school or other organization are in a Catholic school, religious eligible to participate. education program, parish or For details or to download other organization, including an application, go to www. home school. FamilyRosary.org/TryPrayer. All Tired of your for-profit bank This year’s theme, “Mary, the entries must be postmarked by ? New Eve” helps families reflect May 1. Call Holy Cross Family on God’s call for their lives and Ministries at 800-299-PRAY Partner with Notre Dame FCU! to discuss the importance of (7729) for more information.

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As a result, their lives back in order.” officials predict a long recovery To send monetary donations during which many will need or volunteer, contact Catholic assistance restoring their homes Charities at 260-422-5625 to safe and sanitary conditions. or visit them on the web at Federally insured by the NCUA. CCFWSB.org. March 11, 2018 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Bill to regulate Indiana abortion industry passes House INDIANAPOLIS — A bill aimed regarding the use of abortifa- woman to undergo. where they could find common at updating regulations to keep cients. It codifies the collection of Rep. Matthew Lehman, ground, like effective sex educa- up with the abortion industry information on the termination INDIANA R-Berne, entered the floor debate tion, better contraception, afford- in Indiana passed the Indiana of pregnancy report, and adds and spoke in support of the able adoption and childcare House of Representatives on Feb. five new fields of information CATHOLIC bill. He said regarding provi- services to make abortion a less 28 by a 67-26 vote. The Indiana to be collected. The new catego- sions like annual inspections common choice. Catholic Conference supports the ries to be reported include: 1) CONFERENCE and disclosure if an abortion In her closing remarks, proposal. parental consent verification for operator has been convicted of a Mayfield stressed the need for Glenn Tebbe, executive direc- a minor who sought an abortion BRIGID CURTIS AYER felony or if the facility has been Senate Bill 340, saying, “The tor of the ICC, said, “The state’s 2) patients’ reported abuse, coer- closed due to legal reasons, “I medication method [of abortion] compelling interest in public cion, harassment or trafficking 3) don’t think that is a big ask.” He is exploding.” When the FDA ini- health and safety and the health the name of second doctor pres- The language of the “baby added if abortion-inducing drugs tially approved abortion-inducing of the mother clearly justifies ent for abortions performed past box” bill, Senate Bill 123, are going to be dispensed to drugs, they were only to be these changes and regulations 20-weeks of gestation 4) that was amended into Senate Bill patients, requiring the provider used up to 49 days of gesta- regarding abortion facilities and FDA labeling information and 340. These provisions expand to tell the patients the risks that tion. The FDA has extended use reporting.” warnings were given to a patient Indiana’s Safe Haven law by are on the FDA label — which is up to 70 days, but did so with Rep. Peggy Mayfield, 5) requires the patient disclose allowing newborn safety devices, done with other drugs — isn’t a specific restrictions and warn- R-Martinsville, one of the House any pre-existing conditions that commonly referred to as “baby “big ask” either. ings. “We have identified at least sponsors of the bill, explaining may lead to complications from boxes,” to be installed at fire Lehman said it seems “We 84 websites where you can get the contents of the bill from the the abortion. stations that are staffed by emer- don’t want to lift the veil on an abortion pill or an imitation House floor, said Senate Bill Under the bill abortion facili- gency medical providers 24/7. this issue.” Yet said the House abortion pill,” said Mayfield. 340 would bring Indiana code ties will have to be inspected The boxes themselves must be recently discussed a bill requir- “The FDA website says not to up to date with current health annually, and information about located in conspicuous areas vis- ing consent for students to bring buy this online.” Mayfield added, practices. It sets timelines for Indiana’s Safe Haven law would ible to the staff and have dual sunscreen to school. “The state is the only oversight rulemaking that was passed last be added to the informed con- alarm systems that are tested at “We regulate health. This body for the abortion procedure, year, and adds requirements for sent brochure and Indiana State least monthly. is a health regulatory bill. This but just like hospitals, women applications for abortion clinic Department of Health website Rep. Sue Errington, D-Muncie, isn’t about wisdom teeth. This assume that abortion clinics are licenses. so that women are aware of the voiced her opposition to the bill is potentially an invasive pro- meeting established health stan- The bill codifies Federal Drug ways they can give up their baby and questioned Mayfield dur- cess. It’s a health issue,” said dards.” She said, “The public has Administration requirements anonymously after birth. ing the floor debate. She asked Lehman. a right to expect and the govern- Mayfield about the safety of a Rep. Matt Pierce, ment has a duty and responsi- tonsillectomy or a wisdom tooth D-Bloomington, lectured his col- bility to provide regulation, and extraction and compared the leagues about repeatedly bring- Senate Bill 340 provides this.” safety of these procedures with ing bills forward which place Senate Bill 340 passed the abortion. Errington referred to an undue burden on a woman’s Senate but was amended in the Catholic leaders urge a Guttmacher Institute study, a constitutional right to abor- House. It will go back to the group that supports legal abor- tion and cost the state. He said Senate for approval of the House actions to address tion, and said that having an the cycle of doing so ironically amendments. abortion was safer than hav- results in financial support for ing a wisdom tooth pulled or the Americans For Civil Liberties scourge of gun violence having one’s tonsils removed. 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Jesuit Father Michael Sheeran, president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, Pope wants canonization of slain Jesuit to move forward Confessional is a place urged U.S. leaders to listen to the teens who survived the of forgiveness, not Parkland, Florida, school shoot- threats, pope says ing and help them “fix this” plague of gun violence in the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Priests country. “We adults have repeat- must be mindful that the confes- edly failed to fix this singularly sional is a place where people American phenomenon,” said the can find forgiveness and mercy, priest on behalf of the 28 Jesuit not threats and condemnation, colleges and universities in the Pope Francis said. God “does not U.S. He called the Feb. 14 school want to beat us and condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman us,” but rather “he always looks Douglas High School a national for a way to enter the hearts” tragedy but also said that since of those who are repentant, the it occurred, there have been signs pope said in his homily Feb. 27 of hope through the voices of its at morning Mass in the Domus “poised, articulate young survi- Sanctae Marthae. “When we vors.” Father Sheeran said “end- priests — in the Lord’s place — ing the horrific mass killings in hear confessions, we also must our schools and streets is a great have this attitude of goodness thing we all are called to do” and like the Lord, who says, ‘Come, he urged the president and mem- let us talk, there is no problem, bers of Congress to “to listen and there is forgiveness,’ and not with to fix this indeed.” The Sisters a threat from the beginning,” he of Bon Secours similarly urged said. Reflecting on the day’s first political leaders to take action reading from the prophet Isaiah, against gun violence, calling for the pope noted God’s merciful call among other things universal to conversion and His willingness background checks and banning to forgive even “though your sins civilian ownership of high-capac- be like scarlet.” The relationship ity weapons and magazines. On between God and His people, the the state level, Cardinal Blase J. pope said, is like that of the Cupich of Chicago urged Illinois father of a teenager who has done legislators to enact restrictions to something foolish and must be curtail gun violence particularly reproached. after the Parkland shooting. Pakistan churches start Bishop listens to DACA movement to demand recipients’ stories, says: justice for Christians ‘We are with you’ LAHORE, Pakistan (CNS) — CAMDEN, N.J. (CNS) — Bishop Catholic and Protestant church- Dennis J. Sullivan of Camden sat es in Pakistan have started a at a round table as 16 individuals movement to demand justice for made their way into the confer- Christian cousins accused of blas- ence room. Once all of his guests CNS photo/Octavio Duran phemy, reported ucanews.com. Sajid Masih, 26, jumped from arrived, he made his way around A painting of Jesuit Father Rutilio Grande is seen in the rectory of San Jose Church in the the room, asking each individual’s the fourth floor of the Punjab name, shaking hands, welcoming town of Aguilares, El Salvador. Father Grande was killed 40 years ago, March 12, 1977, headquarters of the Federal them and thanking them for join- Investigation Agency in a suicide ing. These guests were students, while on his way to a novena. Since the beginning of his pontificate, Pope Francis has attempt Feb. 23. He fractured electrical engineers, firefighters, expressed strong support for Father Grande’s canonization, said Manuel Roberto Lopez, El both legs. Sajid was arrested with architects, medical assistants, his cousin, Patras Masih, 18, art therapists. They were taxpay- Salvador’s ambassador to the Holy See. When the ambassador asked for help in “accelerat- for allegedly posting an insult- ers and community leaders, first ing the beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero” in 2013, Lopez said, “the pope enthusi- ing photo of the burial place of responders and parish secretaries. the prophet Muhammad on a All were under age 30 and came astically replied, ‘Yes, yes, yes. We will do that soon in my pontificate.’ He paused briefly Facebook account. More than to the United States as babies, and said, ‘And right after comes (Father) Rutilio Grande,” Lopez told Catholic News Service 200 Christians gathered March 2 toddlers or children. Currently, as in front of the Punjab Assembly “Dreamers” — those with DACA March 2. Father Grande’s death at the hands of El Salvador’s notorious death squads is in Lahore. Teams from Caritas status — they all are now sub- believed to have been the inspiration for his friend Archbishop Romero to take up the man- Pakistan, the Catholic Church’s ject to deportation because the charitable agency, and the Trump administration announced tle of defending the country’s poor. Catholic Commission for Justice the end of the Deferred Action for and Peace attended the protest. Childhood Arrivals program and “Justice for Sajid, Justice for directed Congress to save it. After Jesus in 2004’s “The Passion of projects that don’t have a biblical Patras,” cried Pastor Riaz Malik taking their seats, they turned to For Shakespeare, the the Christ” — six seasons on CBS’ grounding: “It didn’t matter. You as he pointed his finger at a Bishop Sullivan, and his voice rang play’s the thing; for “Person of Interest” this decade can sit down and read comedies. I photograph of Sajid. Sajid claims loud and clear as he addressed the might have topped that — he haven’t found one yet.” But when he was being punished for an room. “As Catholics, we want you Caviezel, it’s the script decided to take on yet another it came to “Paul,” “Andrew Hyatt act allegedly committed by his to know that we are doing the best biblical role as St. Luke in the wrote a great script. You know the cousin and that security authori- WASHINGTON (CNS) — Actor Jim upcoming movie “Paul, Apostle material,” Caviezel said, adding, ties had ordered the two men to we can as a church to accompany Caviezel is at a point in his career you in a bitter and difficult experi- of Christ.” “You don’t go by genre, “Who played Paul was a big part. engage in a homosexual act as where he can choose what film you go by the script,” Caviezel told When they got (James) Faulkner, they attempted to force confes- ence — and one that I can’t even and TV projects he wants to pur- begin to imagine,” he said at the Catholic News Service in a Feb. 26 I knew they’ll be calling him Paul sions from them both. Critics say sue. Even though Caviezel might telephone interview to promote in the street just like they called police duress in such cases is Feb. 23 gathering. “I want you to be best known for his portrayal of know that we are with you.” the movie. He’s not against movie me Jesus in the street” after “The common in Pakistan. March 11, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 copy of the speech no later than ‘Come and See’ life as a April 16 to abigail@ichooselife. Sister of Providence org. Applications can be found at www.ichooselife.org/evnt/ora- SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS torycontest/. — Bring hope to life: Come and round the iocese While students in all high see life as a Sister of Providence A D school grades are eligible to of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, participate in the ACRL Oratory Indiana. Contest, only the junior or senior All single, Catholic women with the highest score will be ages 18-42 are invited to learn eligible to advance to the Indiana more about becoming a Sister of Marriage preparation retreat Right to Life Oratory Contest on Providence during the “Come and May 12 in Indianapolis. ACRL See” weekend retreat April 6-8 at will provide reimbursement for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located travel expenses for the state ora- 10 minutes northwest of down- tory contest. The first-place orator town Terre Haute. at the state contest will represent During this free retreat, par- Indiana at the National Oratory ticipants will deepen their prayer Contest. life, get an inside look at the life If anyone interested in com- of the Sisters of Providence and peting has a schedule conflict spend time discerning where God on the 17th, contact abigail@ is calling them. ichooselife.org. They will also have the oppor- tunity to meet with the new- est members of the Sisters of Lindenwood offers Providence, get to know the retreat on prayer life spirituality and mission of the congregation, learn more about DONALDSON — Lindenwood the life and legacy of St. Mother Retreat and Conference Center Theodore Guerin, meet other will host the 2018 Conference women seeking a joy-filled life, Retreat from June 24-29. spend time renewing their souls Father Jerry Schweitzer will and hear stories and share in the lead the six-day retreat to deepen wisdom of some of the Sisters of one’s prayer life. The retreat illu- Providence. minates the sanctuary of the soul “If you are discerning religious in relationship to prayer life, as life, the beautiful grounds of exemplified in the prayer life of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods provide Jesus and the early community a peaceful atmosphere that will of faith. allow you to enter into solitude Check-in begins at 4 p.m. EDT Sunday, June 24, and the retreat to pray more deeply, listen more Provided by Libby Alberding attentively, and respond more concludes Friday, June 29, at 1 fully to God’s movement within,” Two by Two marriage preparation took place at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, p.m. Options are available for vocation director Sister Editha both overnight guests and com- Ben said. Decatur. Engaged couple Brianna Henkenius and Vince Myers, and the married couple they muters. Meals and refreshments “The weekend provides the have chosen to mentor them, Larry and Jean Braun, attended a daylong retreat at the par- are included. Registration dead- opportunity to meet the younger line is June 20. members who are in initial for- ish on Feb. 24 as part of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend’s new marriage preparation For more information, mation, while also meeting with program being piloted in several parishes. email lindenwood@poorhand- other women searching for some- maids.org or call 574-935- thing more in their lives.” 1780. A part of The Center at Sister Ben said all attending Donaldson, Lindenwood Retreat Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, The parishes selected repre- will reflect on how the Sisters of We’re honored to be part of the and Conference Center is a min- 915 S. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne. sent five states and 13 dioces- Providence live a life of hope in a New Evangelization by creating istry of The Poor Handmaids of Applicants are strongly encour- es, and range in size from 259 world that is in “need of healing dialogue and an atmosphere that Jesus Christ. aged to sign up at www.diocese- households to 2,578 households. and transformation.” focuses on the young Church with fwsb.org/Teacher-Recruitment- “We went through a lengthy There is no charge to attend these 16 congregations.” Fairs for a 20-minute time slot but thorough selection pro- Whole Family retreat the retreat, and meals and hous- with the school or schools with cess and prayerful discernment ing provided. Those interested which they would like to inter- to find a wide variety of par- High school right to day to prepare for in attending are asked to reg- view, and to bring a resume. ish settings and situations,” said ister online at ComeandSee. life oratory contest Easter Walk-ins will be limited. Michal Horace, director of the SistersofProvidence.org or by call- Young Adult Initiative. “The part- ANGOLA — A Whole Family ing or texting Sister Ben at 812- planned ner parishes include small, mid- Parish Workshop and Retreat to 230-4771 or emailing eben@ Parishes chosen for size and large parishes, as well FORT WAYNE — Allen County prepare for Easter will be held spsmw.org. Young Adult Initiative as rural, urban and suburban Right to Life will hold an oratory Sunday, March 18, from 11:30 parishes. Many of the partner contest on Tuesday, April 17, at a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at St. Anthony of Diocesan teacher at Saint Meinrad parishes have multicultural con- 7 p.m. at the ACRL Office, 2126 Padua Parish, 700 W. Maumee St. gregations.” Inwood Dr., Fort Wayne. All high Theological advisor Dr. Katharine ST. MEINRAD — Sixteen parishes hiring events In partnership with Saint school students are eligible to Mahon, University of Notre Dame have been chosen to participate in Meinrad Seminary and School of participate. Dept. of Liturgical Studies, will FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of the Young Adult Initiative of Saint Theology, parishes will explore Contestants are to research, make the mysteries of Easter come Fort Wayne-South Bend has 39 Meinrad Seminary and School of the demographics of their com- write and present an origi- alive for the whole family. Talks, elementary schools and four high Theology, St. Meinrad, Indiana, munities, learn more about nal pro-life speech on abortion, meditations, workshops, movies, schools that span the distance including one in the Diocese of today’s young adults ages 23-29, infanticide, stem cell research or rehearsals, meals and prayer will from South Bend to Fort Wayne Fort Wayne-South Bend. and develop innovative strate- euthanasia. The speech is to be help everyone get ready for the in the north and northeastern The program is funded by a gies to better meet the spiritual five to seven minutes in length. liturgies of Holy Week. Contact portions of the state of Indiana. $1.38 million grant from Lilly needs of the young adults in their Dramatic presentations are not [email protected] or The schools are looking for quali- Endowment Inc. to improve par- parishes. acceptable. Contestants may use call 260-665-2259 to register. fied, licensed teachers to teach ish outreach to young adults “The overwhelming response notes, although memorization and licensed administrators to and better engage them with the we received to our call for appli- is encouraged. Judging will be lead. Catholic Church. Parishes were cations is proof that the Church is based on introduction, content, Two school employment fairs invited to apply for the program, paying attention to the needs of presentation and conclusion. The will take place, one on each end and Saint Meinrad received 96 young adults,” said Tammy Becht, Allen County contest will follow of the diocese. The South Bend applications. director of the Office of Youth the rules of the Indiana Right to fair will be from 5-8 p.m. April The Diocese of Fort Wayne- and Young Adult Formation at Life contest. 11 at Saint Joseph High School, South Bend parish that will par- Saint Meinrad. “I think that out- Prize for first place is $100 453 N. Notre Dame Ave., and the ticipate in the program for the reach and ministry to the young cash; second place is $50 cash. Fort Wayne fair will take place next four years is St. Monica Church is going through a time Applicants should submit an from 5-8 p.m. April 17 at the Parish, Mishawaka. of rediscovery and redefinition. application by April 10 and a 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC March 11, 2018 Right time for a journey of faith

BY VINCE LABARBERA She attended South Side High are going to become Catholic.” School and graduated from the Jessica asked how she knew that University of Saint Francis in already, since she had only made he Rite of Christian 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in the decision the previous day. Initiation of Adults is a nursing. She now works in labor Lepley related that Bryson had Tfaith journey for those and delivery at Dupont Hospital excitedly told her, because it’s seeking full communion with in Fort Wayne. something he had been praying the Catholic Church. “I always When Jessica began dat- about for a long time. thought about it, but it never ing Ryan Leffers many years Jessica said one of the things seemed to be the right time,” ago, she noticed how strong she is learning in the RCIA pro- said Jessica Leffers. “All of a sud- his parents, Steve and Karen cess is how the Biblical names den, one day I felt ready,” she Leffers, were in their Catholic she’s heard about for years tie exclaimed recently. faith. She also talked with Karen together and fit with the stories. Leffers is a catechumen, a frequently, before she died in “Now when I hear our kids talk- non-Christian who is accept- August 2016. “I know becoming ing about what they’ve learned ing religious instruction at St. Catholic was something Karen in religion class, it’s nice to final- Therese Parish, Fort Wayne, in hoped I would choose to do. But ly know a little of what they’re preparation for receiving the sac- I never felt pressured by any- talking about,” she related. raments of initiation — baptism, one in Ryan’s family to become At the Rite of Acceptance confirmation and Eucharist — Catholic,” she said emphatically. last year, when Jessica made and membership in the Catholic When Jessica and Ryan were the decision to be baptized and Church, at Easter. married at St. Therese, Father enter the Catholic Church, Bryson “My family did not practice David Ruppert, the pastor at served as the master of ceremo- any sort of religion,” said Leffers. the time, suggested she might nies, or MC, standing on the “I believed in God, but I did not think about becoming Catholic. steps in front of the altar with attend church,” she related. “Joining the Church was some- Father Lawrence Teteh, CSSp, Born in Fort Wayne, she was thing I had wanted to do for a pastor of St. Therese. Father raised by her paternal grand- while, but the time just was not Teteh reportedly whispered to mother, Lucy Davis. “My parents right,” she said, “since I was Bryson, “Look into your mother’s were just young and dumb,” she still in school and then we had eyes!” said, “and it was just better for youngsters to raise.” “I’m both a little nervous and me to live with my grandmother The couple has three children: excited thinking about the Easter growing up.” She has three Vince LaBarbera Bryson, age 12, Hazel, 8, and Vigil on March 31,” concluded brothers and a sister, but they Jessica Leffers, Fort Wayne, attends RCIA sessions with her husband, Ryan, Jules, 6. The family attends Mass Jessica. Husband Ryan, her spon- did not grow up together. who is serving as her sponsor. She will receive the sacraments of initiation every week and the children are sor, and all the family are hoping Leffers said she had a few on March 31 at the Easter Vigil. enrolled in St. Therese School. Bryson will be able to serve as friends who were Catholic when When Jessica decided to MC again on that special night. she was growing up, and she “But I never formed a strong knew of the Catholic Church was begin the RCIA process last year, Jessica’s father-in-law, Steve, heard their parents talking about opinion favorably or unfavorably what I heard in the news, about Bryson’s teacher, Pam Lepley, added: “And Karen surely will be the Church from time to time. about the Catholic faith. All I the abuse scandals.” said to her, “I understand you smiling down from heaven.” Bluffton parish mission Lenten retreat at St. Mary of the Assumption

Geoff Frank Father Steve Colchin offers the opening message March 3 for a parish mission at St. Joseph Parish in Bluffton. Father Colchin, pastor at St. Mary Parish in Huntington, previously Provided by Libby Alberding served as pastor at St. Joseph from 1991 to 1997. Other Over 100 people from around the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend participated in the speakers scheduled during the week included Father Daniel Calling Them Back Home Lenten Retreat on Feb. 17 at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Scheidt; Lisa and Frederick Everett; Father Jonathan Norton; in Decatur. Guest speaker Gary Michuta presented material on how to have conversations Steve Higgins, parish director of youth ministry; and others with loved ones about the Catholic faith. It was a Spirit-filled day of learning, fellowship in the community. and food.

March 11, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Meet Hamidul HassanCOPYRIGHT: L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO — ‘the luckiest man in the world’

BY NYEIN CHAN Thanks to funding from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic Charities met fter 23 years, four migra- Hassan’s basic needs: It helped tions, 12,000 miles and him learn English, source ethni- Amany great hardships, this cally appropriate food, arrange refugee finally has a home. health care-related appointments Imagine the desperation that and learn how to use public would drive a person to risk transportation. Like all refugees, drowning and starvation in an Hassan was eligible to work open boat for 25 days at sea right away. With the need to and, once he had reached his repay the U.S. government for destination 1,200 miles later, his flight and his daily living there was a good chance he expenses, he was eager to get to would be turned away or even work. imprisoned. Those were the Catholic Charities assisted stakes seven years ago when, at him with job training and found age 17, Hamidul Hassan decided him employment in a factory. to join his brother in Malaysia, But because he speaks five lan- where he would finally have a guages, the most recent of which chance at a job. is English, Hamidul soon landed “We had no food the last five a job as a translator for Catholic days. Seven of 116 [on the very Charities. He works primarily overcrowded boat] died,” he said, with other Rohingya, for whom reflecting on the severe trauma Join Pope Francis and Caritas to come together he is virtually the only translator of the journey. “I cried out to Provided by Catholic Charities in northern Indiana. God every day.” Hamidul Hassan, awith U.S. resident migrants who arrived inand Fort Waynerefugees following arounddisplacement thefrom his world native Burma, was the In August, the United Nations Hassan’s appalling experi- state of Indiana’s representative at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ annual Refugee Congress in High Commissioner for Refugees ence is typical for the Rohingya, th Washington, D.C., in 2016. on 27 September 2017. hosted their annual Refugee an ethnic minority in eastern Congress in Washington, D.C. Burma. For the past 50 years, Each state is allowed one repre- they have faced severe persecu- sentative to attend, and in 2016 tion by the ruling military junta. “The future is made of you, it is made of encounters” Hassan was selected to represent The regime declared that the the state of Indiana. There, he Rohingya were not citizens, even POPE FRANCIS shared his remarkable experi- though the group had lived in ences about his long journey to Burma for centuries and enjoyed the United States. citizenship for nearly 20 years Finally having a place to call after the British left in 1947. home, Hamidul wants to pursue With that declaration, over the “American Dream” by con- 800,000 Rohingya effectively tinuing his education and one became refugees in their own day buying his own home. His country. They were scapegoated next steps are growing in profi- as outsiders and denied educa- ciency with English and working tion, as well as voting and prop- toward citizenship. erty rights. They were excluded Reflecting on his trials and from government employment now living in the United States, and many Rohingya have been he said, “I am the luckiest man killed, solely because of their journey.caritas.org in the world.” When asked if he ethnicity. wants anything else, without Facing such bleak prospects hesitation he added, “I want to in Burma, Hassan’s family sent refugees found life difficult in ship. He returned to Burma brief- ally applied for refugee status, join the Army. I want to defend him at age 3 to live with a cous- Bangladesh. There, they were ly before the long boat journey to a process that took more than the country that has given me so in in Bangladesh, a move that also treated as outsiders. After Malaysia. three years of paperwork and much.” was the beginning of a long jour- he completed the equivalent of “I had no home. I had no job. vetting. Then one day in 2015, ney to a place he could finally high school, Hassan wanted to I had no future,” said Hassan. “I he received a chance to come to call home. continue his studies, but was just wanted a country.” the United States as a refugee. Hassan and his fellow denied access for lack of citizen- Once in Malaysia, he tried to At age 23, he flew from Malaysia pursue his education, but was to Fort Wayne, where he would Nyein Chan is supervisor of refugee again denied because he lacked join other Rohingya. His brother resettlement at Catholic Charities citizenship. Hassan eventu- followed him a month later. in Fort Wayne.

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BY DEB WAGNER

ur Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters is a Oreligious order founded in the early 1920s by Father John Joseph Sigstein to catechize those on the margins of the southwest United States. Their benefactor, Archbishop John F. Noll, helped them find a place for their founding and at which they could train new members. Since that time, the sisters have taken their mission to spread the Gospel, train leaders and live and work in solidarity with those in poverty and oppression to all parts of the United States and Bolivia. Because the median age of Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters is older and the com- munity is becoming smaller in number, it was decided to put in place a way to carry out the charism through the Ministry of Victory Noll Center as their legacy. To that end, about a year and a half ago, the Victory Noll Center, managed by the sisters, became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It was a gradual process that occurred over sev- eral months. When religious communi- ties use the word charism, they mean the particular gift of the Holy Spirit that inspired their founder — a man or woman of bold vision who gathered other people to help turn that vision into action. The Holy Spirit gives different gifts to different groups of people. The charism helps dif- Statues, including some of the Lord ferentiate religious communities and guides decision-making for and His mother, grace the grounds the future. of Victory Noll Center.

The chapel at Victory Noll Center is open to all who would like to pray alone or with the Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters.

Our Lady of Victory such as St. Ignatius, St. Teresa Missionary Sisters proclaim the of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Word of God, foster justice, stand Hildegard of Bingen and others.” in solidarity with those living in This coming year, the center poverty and oppression and pro- hopes to offer trainings that will mote the development of leaders. assist the laity in participating Their core values are hospitality, in the ministries of their parish, justice, simplicity and adaptabil- such as pastoral care. ity. This also reflects the mission One aspect of the value of of Victory Noll Center, according hospitality for Victory Noll Center to Sue Wilhelm, executive direc- is that while the programming is tor. Victory Noll Center extends based on Catholic principles and the charism and legacy of Our teaching, it is ecumenical in its Lady of Victory Missionary welcome. Participants often come Sisters by inviting all people to from other denominations, rec- discover and develop their capac- ognizing the need to deepen their ity for God’s mission and offers relationship with Christ and their formation through programs, common call to live the Gospel. trainings, retreats and spaces for The Victory Noll Center is reflection. managed by three full-time The Victory Noll Center wel- employees, one part-time comes everyone to participate in employee and one Our Lady of programming based on Catholic Victory Missionary sister who teaching. Wilhelm said, “A par- volunteers several days a week. ticipant in the Victory Noll Center People come to the retreat center programs will be immersed in for spiritual direction and spiri- the Gospel, participate in times tual formation. They are invited of reflection and contemplative to come to pray and deepen their dialogue, be encouraged to live relationship with God so that Photos by John Martin out of the Church’s social teach- they might respond to the needs Center, facing to the back, is Sue Wilhelm, executive director of Victory Noll Center, Huntington. To her left around ings, practice discernment and of their community and the the table are Ron Norman, Jenna Strick, Sister Beatrice Haines and Margie Pfister, members of the Victory Noll Center often study the teachings and world. Ministerial Planning Task Force. writings of the spiritual giants Some come to the center to March 11, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11

The Victory Noll Center can be seen in the background of the labyrinth. The center is open to Catholics and those of other faiths for classes and retreats.

A labyrinth on the grounds of Victory Noll Center invites solitary reflection and prayer. collaborate on social justice grounds. The outdoor spaces issues. Victory Noll Center collab- include a labyrinth, the Stations The stained-glass windows of Our Lady of Victory Chapel were made in Munich, Germany, the home country of Msgr. orates with the Anti-Trafficking of the Cross, statues of the John Oechtering, pastor of St. Mary Church in Fort Wayne at the time. He chose saints especially devoted to the Network to offer education Sacred Heart, Mary and St. mother of God and those who were known as outstanding preachers and missionaries, including, from left, St. Clare days and trainings to groups. Bernadette, and the gravesite of of Assisi, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a missionary to Native Americans and St. Vincent de Paul. The Center also works with the Archbishop Noll. There is also a Huntington County Prevention Miami Peace Garden dedicated to Task Force to offer Community the Miami people of the area. Conversations around issues that Many participants have noted touch the lives of many. This that upon entering the chapel High Efficiency Windows year’s topic for the quarterly con- they sense something special. versations is Addiction. Wilhelm attributes this to the One group of volunteers, presence of God and the prayers known as Matthew 25, meets at of the sisters in the chapel over the center weekly. Hats and no- the years. sew blankets are made for those The sisters invite all to join in need, collaborating with LOVE them Wednesday evenings in Inc., the Youth Service Bureau prayer for the world at 7 p.m. and other service agencies, There is also the opportunity for which distribute them. morning prayer Tuesdays and Besides programs the center Thursdays each week, led by the Jim Bushey Jeff Bushey offers, churches and schools Victory Noll Center staff. are welcome to use the meeting Victory Noll Center is located rooms for staff training days and at 1900 W. Park Dr. For more renewal, as well as for retreats. information call 260-200-1740, People are also welcome to email info@victorynollcenter. visit the newly renovated and org or visit the website at www. wheelchair-accessible Our Lady victorynollcenter.org. of Victory Chapel, or walk the Save on your energy bills now and let your windows pay for themselves later. Parishioner: With the high cost of today’s cooling and heating So you save on your energy bills now, and let your St. Patrick Parish, Insurance Services, LLC Arcola bills, our high efficiency vinyl windows pay for windows pay for themselves later. What a concept! themselves in practically no time at all! Call today for a free estimate or call store for details. HealthOffice Insurance 260.459.9004 And right now we’re offering Zero Percent Bushey’s will donate $50.00 to Catholic Charities Fax 866.203.6119 E-mail: Medicare Supplements [email protected] Down and 0% Interest For One Full Year. for an order of five or more windows. 7127Medicare Homestead Rd, Advantage Ste. B FortPrescription Wayne, IN 46814 Drug [email protected] Office Life Insurance 260.459.9004 Long Term Care Insurance Fax 260-456-1247 www.busheysfw.com Dental, Vision & Hearing Plans 866.203.6119 1701 Fairfield Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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Today's Catholic 2016 Calendar.indd 1 9/30/15 2:13 PM 12 COMMENTARY March 11, 2018 Ending a culture of violence A woman rich horrific mass shooting at Millions of guns have been a Florida high school left in Americans’ hands for a long A MORE beyond things A17 people dead and placed time. Why these senseless acts of school violence and gun control violence by boys and young men HUMAN at the forefront of public debate. now? nternational Women’s Day OUR Proposals include stricter Psychologist Warren Farrell, SOCIETY on March 8 recalls that many regulations on semi-automatic author of “The Boy Crisis,” says Igirls and women in developing and automatic weapons, a ban the males perpetrating recent countries still face huge barri- GLOBAL on “bump stocks” that make the mass shootings share one char- RICHARD DOERFLINGER ers to an education, are denied former more deadly, better back- acteristic: “minimal or no father rights to ownership of the land FAMILY ground checks, a higher legal involvement” in their lives. The ing human life — a countercul- they labor on, have no access to age for gun ownership, mak- Florida shooter’s adoptive father tural message, in a nation where health care, suffer regular beat- CAROLYN WOO ing it easier to get restraining died when he was young, and abortion and assisted suicide ings from their husbands and are orders against gun possession by his adoptive mother died from a are praised — and a caring com- placed in early child marriages her widowed mother and three disturbed people and increased respiratory illness in November; munity that spans generations. resulting in horrendous feminine younger siblings. investment in mental health pro- he was living with foster parents But churches are losing young problems when they give birth. Standing outside the school grams. with whom he felt no connec- members. In my deliberations whether room to which she carried the These should be considered tion. So what do we do, since we to join Catholic Relief Services, books of her employer’s chil- in light of the best evidence on Farrell says the presence of must do something? The policy I felt the tug to address these dren, she learned how to read. what will save lives without a strong male role model shows debate continues, and I hope it issues. These women’s plight Eventually, Gaga could make violating our constitutional adolescent boys how to channel includes discussion of the loneli- was not just intellectual to me, sense of a Chinese newspaper freedoms. In this area, I am no their aggressive impulses in posi- ness and alienation of boys in nor compelling from simply a even though she never went to expert. tive directions, how to be a man. our society. humanistic standpoint. I felt school. One proposal I dislike involves “Dad-deprived” boys are more In the meantime, blogger Rob that I held the memories of these As a young woman Gaga was arming teachers, which risks likely to turn those impulses into Myers says each of us personally women. phenomenally beautiful, with a changing the culture of our aggression against others and — including students — could You see, I was cared for and sweet face and dignified compo- schools for the worse. I think themselves. do something: “Notice those formed by a woman who came sure that caught the breath of of the nuns who taught me in Obviously, most boys raised around you who seem isolated, from a similarly impoverished everyone who saw her picture. middle school, and the Marist in our growing number of single- and engage them.” One friendly background. This month’s col- Yet she refused marriage propos- brothers and devout laymen who parent families do not become hand, an expression of interest umn tells her story. als for one major reason: She gave me a fine high school edu- violent. Most single mothers do or concern, may help a teen or Before Lady Gaga gained recognized that her salary would cation. I struggle in vain to imag- a great job raising their children, young man come out of his shell great fame, my family had our have to go to her husband and ine them packing heat. Nor do and some kinds of male role a bit and change direction. own Gaga. On Feb. 9 we celebrat- she would no longer be able to I want crazed gunmen to avoid model are worse than none at Myers admits most people ed the funeral Mass of Fung Yau, forward all of her earnings to her heavily armed public schools to all. probably won’t take this leap. I who passed away at age 99. mother. target those run by churches. But it is important for society wonder what our excuse will be Fung joined our family in From the beginning, Gaga And gun violence is a larger to help fill the gap. Teachers, as Christians for not doing so? 1947 and became a part of our was much more than a nanny to problem. It takes over 30,000 coaches, Big Brothers, scout- clan ever since. When my sister us. She became the compass and lives a year. Mass shootings are masters, youth ministers and Maureen hadn’t quite mastered model for how we should live a tiny percentage of this alarm- others have traditionally done proper words yet, she somehow and treat others. For me, Gaga ing total. Suicides, a scourge so. But as Robert Putnam’s book referred to Fung as “Gaga.” The set the examples and standards among our young people, make “Bowling Alone” documented nickname stuck. on five commitments: dedication up more than half of it. Days 18 years ago, Americans have Gaga was born in China to a to family, compassion for those after the Florida shooting, there become more isolated, and the Richard Doerflinger worked in the rural couple who depended on in need, speaking the truth, were reports of a 13-year-old boy bonds within local communities Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities a small plot of land for their liv- delivering our best and knowing who shot himself in a middle are stretched thin. of the U.S. Conference of ing. Upon her father’s untimely school restroom in Ohio and Churches, in particular, have Catholic Bishops. He writes from death, Gaga was sold as a ser- died. offered a moral code against tak- Washington state. vant girl at age 9 to support WOO, page 13 We are saved by faith in Christ Jesus distress or hardship. Rather, reading. In this reading Jesus Reflection The victory of Christ is near. THE by disobeying God the people is speaking to Nicodemus, a Salvation is near! The Lord won themselves upset the order prominent and pious Jew from This weekend often is called salvation for us on the cross. of life, bringing trouble upon Jerusalem. The Lord refers to an “Laetare Sunday,” taking its Beyond Calvary, Jesus, SUNDAY themselves. event that occurred during the name from the Latin word, eternally victorious over death, This reading insists that Exodus, when Moses lifted high laetare, to rejoice. This is the first stands before us, the “Light of GOSPEL God again and again has sent a serpent. All who looked upon word of the Entrance Antiphon, the World.” For humanity, the messengers to call the people this serpent were rescued from which in the Roman Rite, for blessed fact is that anyone who MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION to piety. Inevitably, these death. centuries, was in Latin. turns to Jesus, and in Jesus is messengers met rebuke. Serpents were important in In the liturgies of this obedient to God, will share in His As an example of all this, ancient iconography, although weekend priests have the victory over death and sin. Fourth Sunday of Lent Babylonia overtook the Holy more important among pagans option of wearing pink — or to God gave us Jesus so that we John 3:14-21 Land because sin had weakened than among Jews. Serpents be precise, rose — vestments. might live. the Hebrew kingdoms. Then the symbolized eternal life, since they Rose is not the toning down of he Second Book of conquerors took many Hebrews shed their hides and seemingly a stricter purple. Rather, it is Chronicles provides this to Babylon, where the Hebrews’ are reborn to new lives. the subdued purple brightened READINGS TLenten weekend with its lives were miserable. Jesus predicts being lifted by the golden light of the A pagan king, Cyrus, of up, as Moses lifted up the first reading. Chronicles was Resurrection. Easter lies just a Sunday: 2 Chr 36: 14-16, 19-23 Ps Persia, freed these sad people serpent. He was referring to the written about 1,000 years before few weeks ahead. 137:1-6 Eph 2:4-10 Jn 3:14-21 Jesus. The identity of its author when, in turn, he overcame crucifixion. All who look upon This custom mimics the Monday: Is 65:17-21 Ps 30:2, 4-6, is unknown. As the title of this Babylon. The Hebrews saw Cyrus Jesus will have everlasting life. coming of dawn. Daylight does 11-12a, 13b Jn 4:43-54 book implies, its purpose is as an instrument of God’s mercy. Even so, Jesus is not a not initially appear in a burst of to record the history of God’s The Epistle to the Ephesians conqueror of people despite gold. Instead, it comes gradually. Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12 Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, people. The most important furnishes the second reading. their own choices. People must The first sign of dawn is a rose- 8-9 Jn 5:1-16 aspect of their history always It teaches critical facts about freely choose to follow Jesus by colored sky. Wednesday: Is 49:8-15 Ps 145:8-9, was religious. God, the source of all goodness. renouncing their sin. Today reminds us that the 13c-14, 17-18 Jn 5:17-30 A constant refrain and source Salvation is God’s merciful gift. This is important. God “so sunburst of Easter is not far Thursday: Ex 32:7-14 Ps 106:19-23 Jn of grief among the prophets and No one deserves it. God lavishly loved the world.” God desires life away. So, this weekend, the 5:31-47 the devout of ancient Israel was extends it to us as an expression for us and therefore sent Jesus Church calls us to rejoice, even Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22 Ps 34:17-21, the sinfulness of the people, of eternal, divine love. to lead us to life, even if we, on if we are in the fourth week of St. John’s Gospel gives this occasion, prefer darkness and, 23 Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 most particularly that of the Lent, the season of austerity and Saturday: Jer 11:18-20 Ps 7:2-3, kings. God caused or willed no Liturgy of the Word its final indeed, doom ourselves. penance. 9b-12 Jn 7:40-53 March 11, 2018 COMMENTARY 13

Conscience and grace: SCRIPTURE SEARCH® Gospel for March 11, 2018 a Lenten meditation John 3-14-21

he Scriptures of Lent in that some things are just wrong Following is a word search based on the Gospel the Church’s daily liturgy and no combination of intentions THE reading for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Cycle B: Tinvite two related reflec- and consequences can make God’s plan for the salvation of the world. The words tions. The weeks immediately them right, the Church is pro- can be found in all directions in the puzzle. preceding Easter call us to walk posing an “ideal” to which the CATHOLIC to Jerusalem in imitation of most “generous” response may DIFFERENCE MOSES LIFTED UP SERPENT Christ, so that, at Easter, we, too not always be possible; and that SON OF MAN ETERNAL LIFE might be blessed with baptismal confessors and spiritual directors SO LOVED HE GAVE IN HIM water and sent into the world on should be compassionate and GEORGE WEIGEL PERISH SEND CONDEMN mission. The preceding weeks, discerning guides along the often those immediately following Ash rocky pathways of the moral life. THE NAME VERDICT LIGHT Wednesday, propose a serious No reasonable person will things that do not cohere with PEOPLE DARKNESS EVIL examination of conscience: What contest the last claim. I’m grate- the teaching of the Church — HATES EXPOSED TRUTH is there in me that’s broken? ful that I’ve been the beneficiary fractures the bonds between God, What’s impeding my being the of such thoughtful guidance, and the Church’s teaching authority, missionary disciple I was bap- more than once. But the other and conscience in perilous ways. THE VERDICT tized to be? two claims seem problematic, to Christ promised to maintain This Lent, that examination put it gently. His Church in the truth (John HEGAVETERNAL of conscience might well include If, for example, “conscience” 8.32; John 16.3). Has that prom- SDNAPUDETF I L some serious thinking about can command me to use artificial ise been broken? The Council what “conscience” means. means of contraception because of Trent taught that it’s always I NA I LMCHOGFL That often-contentious sub- of my life-circumstances, why possible, with the help of God’s RPLRWI JOHSS I ject has returned to the center of couldn’t conscience permit, or grace, to obey the command- the world Catholic conversation, even require, that I continue to ments — that God wills our ENTLKHYTLEOF transformation and helps us thanks to the forthcoming 50th defraud customers if my busi- PAMHDNCCRSNE anniversary ness is in debt along the way to holiness. Has of “Humanae and my family that teaching been rescinded? ENHEE I EPKOOX Replaced by a “paradigm shift” Vitae,” Blessed would suffer OJATDNESUMFP Paul VI’s pro- from its failure, into the radical subjectivism phetic encyclical To suggest that the Church even as I work that’s emptied most of liberal PLTRUNADSOMO Protestantism of spiritual and on the mor- my way into L I EUTCOMFEAS ally appropriate teaches “ideals” that are a better, more moral ballast? Vatican II taught means of family honest financial that within my conscience is “a EVSTYOHCEDNE law inscribed by God?” Is God planning, and situation? Why MECHGSOLOVED the ongoing impossible to live undervalues couldn’t “con- now telling me that I can violate discussion science” permit the truth He has written into my © 2018 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com generated by me, on my jour- heart? Pope Francis’s the power of grace and empties ney toward the To suggest that the Church apostolic exhor- “ideal,” to con- teaches “ideals” that are impos- Saint of the Week tation on mar- the moral life of the drama built tinue to indulge sible to live undervalues the riage, “Amoris in extracurricu- power of grace and empties the Laetitia.” In lar sex while moral life of the drama built that conversa- into it by God Himself. my spouse into it by God Himself. Lent does tion, voices and I work out not call us to confess that we’ve have been heard the kinks in failed to live up to an unachiev- urging a view our marriage? able “ideal;” Lent does not call of conscience Inside the idea us to be self-exculpatory like the that is curious, even dangerous: that “conscience” can permit or Pharisee in Luke 18.10-14, who Under certain circumstances, even require us to do something went away unjustified. Lent calls conscience may permit or even long understood to be wrong, us to embrace the humility of the require that a person choose acts period, where’s the circuit-break- Gospel publican and confess that that the Church has consistently er that would stop a couple from we have sinned, knowing that taught are intrinsically wrong — “discerning” that an abortion God’s mercy can heal what is such as using artificial means of is the best resolution of the dif- broken in us if we cooperate with contraception or receiving holy ficulties involved in carrying an His grace. Communion while living the unborn child to term, although married life in a union that’s not under future circumstances they been blessed by the Church. would embrace the “ideal” and Those propounding this idea welcome a child into their fam- of “conscience” urge us to recog- ily? nize three things: that the spiri- The further claim being made George Weigel is Distinguished Senior tual and moral life is a journey; here — that God can ask me, Fellow of the Ethics and Public that when the Church teaches through my conscience, to do Policy Center in Washington, D.C.

WOO, from page 12 She demanded the high- and the earth. est quality in her work — and Even before she became a Frances of Rome our blessings. actually in mine, too — as Catholic in her 80s, though she 1384-1440 From the time her father excellence was a way to honor had nothing, she had God. Her Feast March 9 died, Gaga’s overriding priority others and oneself. No condem- highest priority was to love well. This laywoman and foundress, born a Roman aristocrat, married was to support her mother. She nation was more shaming than For me, Gaga will always be an kept little for herself and sent work that was characterized in example of what it means to Lorenzo Ponziano when she was 13; they had several children. In 1409, everything to China. Her gener- Gaga’s words, as “ma ma fu fu”: trust God, and what real wealth their palazzo was pillaged by Neapolitan soldiers and Lorenzo was osity was extended to others as Cantonese for “sloppy.” is all about. exiled for five years, returning home a broken man. He died in 1436. well. A person in the hospital From a person who had so Frances, known for her great charity during epidemics and civil war, or a child needing tuition were little, you would expect com- organized a ladies society dedicated to self-denial and good works. It always more important than her plaints. Yet, Gaga operated in Carolyn Woo is the distinguished became the Oblates of Tor de Specchi, which she directed for her last needs. and from deep gratitude. Every president’s fellow for global devel- four years. She is the patron saint of motorists, perhaps because she “Never lie” was another com- morning, her first act was to opment at Purdue University and was guarded for 23 years by an archangel visible only to her. Her last mon refrain. Even as a servant, light a stick of incense, face the served as the CEO and president of words were: “The angel has finished his work. He is beckoning me to Gaga held her truth, which was window in the kitchen, kneel and Catholoic Relief Servies from 2012 not bent by power or wealth. bow deeply to thank the heaven to 2016. follow.” 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC March 11, 2018 Life of African-American priest told through play

BY JOYCE DURIGA Tolton faced, such as severe prejudice against him from fellow priests in Quincy. The CHICAGO (CNS) — The life of post-Reconstruction period was Father Augustus Tolton already a troubled time for the United reads like a novel, and now it is States, and tensions and violence immortalized on stage with the were real. Father Tolton himself new play “Tolton: From Slave often spoke of being watched. to Priest,” produced by St. Luke Defilippis believes that telling Productions from Battle Ground, Father Tolton’s story through Washington. art is a way to bring light into Tolton, a former slave, is the today’s seemingly dark world. first recognized American dioce- “The highest form of art is san priest of African descent. The when you not only entertain and Archdiocese of Chicago opened inspire, but bring it to another his cause for sainthood in 2011, level, of what we call evangeli- giving him the title “servant of zation of what actually touches God.” hearts in a deep and impactful Born into slavery, he fled with way that actually changes lives,” his mother and siblings through he said. “That’s what we’ve seen the woods of northern Missouri with these plays.” and across the Mississippi River Duriga is editor of the Chicago while being pursued by soldiers Catholic, newspaper of the when he was only 9 years old. Archdiocese of Chicago. The small family made their For more about Father Tolton’s home in Quincy, Illinois, a sanc- CNS photo/Karen Callaway canonization process, visit www. tuary for runaway slaves. Andrae Goodnight portrays Father Augustus Tolton in the production “Tolton: From Slave to Priest” at DuSable toltoncanonization.org. The boy’s father had died Museum of African American History in Chicago Nov. 5. earlier in St. Louis, after escap- Saint Luke Productions Presents ing slavery to serve in the Union Tolton. Defilippis said he felt the Army. Holy Spirit was asking him to Growing up in Quincy and make a play of the priest’s life. serving at Mass, young Augustus Once decided, the producer felt a call to the priesthood, but, reached out to Cardinal Francis because of rampant racism, no E. George, who as Chicago’s seminary in the United States archbishop at the time had would accept him. He headed opened Father Tolton’s cause for to Rome, convinced he would canonization during the Year of become a missionary priest serv- the Priest. The cardinal directed ing in Africa. However, after him to Chicago Auxiliary Bishop ordination, he was sent back to Joseph N. Perry, postulator of his hometown to be a missionary Father Tolton’s cause. Defilippis to the community there, again said he and his team worked facing rampant racism. closely with Bishop Perry on the He was such a good preacher play. that many white Catholics “It’s exciting to do something joined his black parishioners in in complete conjunction with the pews for his Masses. This the canonization process. It’s a upset white priests in the town, tool that can be used for this,” so Father Tolton headed north he told the Chicago Catholic, the to Chicago, at the request of archdiocesan newspaper. “It’s Archbishop Patrick Feehan, to one of the most unique shows minister to the black Catholic right now in theater because community here. it’s a multimedia show, which Father Tolton worked to the means you have characters on a point of exhaustion for his con- screen that are interacting with a gregation in Chicago, and on July live actor.” 9, 1897, he died of heatstroke Defilippis has created a “very while returning from a priests’ unique art form” that makes it retreat. He was 43. easy for groups anywhere to host His journey is now crystal- the play because of the simple Performed Live by lized in a 90-minute, one-person setup. play that premiered Nov. 5 at When writing the script, Jim Coleman Chicago’s DuSable Museum Defilippis, who co-wrote the of African American History. play with his wife, pulled from For over 30 years, St. Luke themes in Father Tolton’s life Productions has produced other — perseverance, trust in God, plays about holy men and incredible forgiveness and his women, including St. Faustina, priesthood. St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Defilippis believes the time John Vianney. Father Tolton spent studying for Leonardo Defilippis, presi- the priesthood in Rome opened dent and founder of St. Luke him up to the universality of Productions, first learned of a priest’s ministry. He studied Father Tolton from a priest in with men from all over the world the Diocese of Springfield, which and saw the Church’s history in includes the town of Quincy places like the catacombs, the where the priest served and is Coliseum and St. Peter’s Basilica. Tuesday, April 24 Thursday, April 26 buried. “Once he becomes a priest, Defilippis researched Father he’s a priest for all. This is not 7:00pm 7:00pm Tolton’s life and hung a photo of a segregated situation, it’s not a him in his office. When deciding segregated mindset,” Defilippis Saint Joseph High School Bishop Luers High School which play he would produce said. South Bend, IN Fort Wayne, IN next, he noticed the photo again The play doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities Father and started praying to Father Admission: $5 Individualswww.diocesefwsb.org/tolton $20 Family of 4 or more | Suitable for Ages 10 & Up Information: (260) 399-1448 | [email protected] www.diocesefwsb.org/tolton

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REST IN PEACE Churubusco Kathleen Ternet ,71, St. South Bend hat s appening Leonard A. Wall, 71, St. Peter W ’ H ? Boguslaw Kozakiewicz, John Bosco Granger 44, St. Adalbert Decatur Leonard Joseph Bernadina Annamarie WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send A. Joyce Martin, Jozwiak, 87, St. Pius X VandeZande, 89, announcements at least two weeks prior to the event. View more Catholic events and submit 92, St. Mary of the Huntington Christ the King new ones at www.todayscatholic.org/event. Events that require an admission charge or pay- Assumption Sister John Francis ment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Caroline F. Knight, 79, Fort Wayne Radler, OLVM, 101, Holy Cross the Today’s Catholic advertising sales staff at 260-399-1449 to purchase space. Jacqueline Ann Archbishop Noll Litchfield, 80, St. Memorial Chapel Stephen Elek, Jr., 84, Vincent de Paul Sacred Heart Lenten retreat for health care workers Merchant BINGO and silent auction New Haven FORT WAYNE — The Catholic GARRETT — St. Joseph School, Looking for a Fish Fry? Josephine H. Laguna, Charles Snyder, 75, St. Warsaw Medical Guild of NE Indiana 301 W. Houston St., will have 84, Queen of Angels John the Baptist Ronald Randels, 46, is hosting a Lenten Retreat Merchant Bingo and silent auc- Download the Today’s Sacred Heart “Blessed are the Poor in Spirit,” tion, Saturday, March 10, from Catholic App for easy access Mercedes Marie Joe Jacquay, 67, St. on Saturday, March 10, at St. 6-9 p.m. hosted by HASA. Players to the calendar with local Anglemyer, 87, St. John the Baptist Cesare Vitale, 73, Vincent de Paul Church, 1502 must be age 18 and up. All pro- events and fish fries Charles Borromeo Sacred Heart E Wallen Rd., from 8 a.m. to ceeds go to St. Joseph Catholic across the diocese. Notre Dame 3:15 p.m., in the Life Center. School. For more information call Betty Lou Erpelding, Mary Ellen Chwedyk, The retreat is open to anyone the school at 260-357-5137. 91, St. Jude Ph.D., 58, Basilica of in health care. Father Royce the Sacred Heart Gregerson will give talks on the Day of reflection Timothy L. Rahrig, 58, Beatitudes. The price is $10, MISHAWAKA — A day of reflec- St. Vincent de Paul Dennis William Moran, free for students. Visit www. tion will be held at St. Francis Download on 75, Basilica of the fortwayne.cathmed.org for infor- Ruth Ann Stapleton, Convent, 1515 W. Dragoon Tr., Google Play or in the App Store Sacred Heart mation. Wednesday, March 14, from 9:30 86, St Vincent de Paul Submit obituaries to a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The theme for Visit www.todayscatholic.org. [email protected] St. Louis announces spring square dance the day is “Lenten Disciplines.” NEW HAVEN — St. Louis Bring a Bible. The cost of the Academy Home and School day is $20 and includes lunch. Association will have a spring Register at 574-259-5427. square dance Saturday, March 10, from 8-11 p.m. Tickets are St. Aloysius Knights plan card party $10 per person and include YODER — St. Aloysius Knights one drink and free snacks with of Columbus will have a card additional drinks available. No party and euchre tournament carry-in drink or food is allowed. Saturday, March 10, from 6:30-9 Music will be provided by Bill p.m. in the Activity Center, 14623 Werling and Breakaway. Bluffton Rd. Admission is $5.

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BobMonte_DivineMercy_Jan2018_6x8vert.indd 1 2/16/18 11:09 AM 16 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C March 11, 2018 Blessed Paul VI to be Food drive contest feeds local food pantry canonized at close of synod, cardinal says

BY CINDY WOODEN

ROME (CNS) — Blessed Paul VI will be declared a saint in late October at the end of the Synod of Bishops on youth and dis- cernment, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. After mentioning the late pope in a speech to the International Catholic Migration Commission March 6, Cardinal Parolin confirmed to reporters that the canonization will take place at the end of the synod, which is scheduled for Oct. 3-28. Pope Paul revived the synod after the Second Vatican Council. The cardinals and bish- CNS/L’Osservatore Romano ops who are members of the Blessed Paul VI is pictured in this Congregation for Saints’ Causes undated portrait. reportedly voted Feb. 6 to rec- ognize as a miracle the healing pope from 1963 to 1978. of an unborn baby and helping Although Pope Francis her reach full term. The baby’s announced in late February that mother, who was told she had he expected to canonize Blessed a very high risk of miscarrying Paul this year, he still has not Theresa Carroll the baby, had prayed for Blessed formally signed the decree recog- St. Bernard School’s fifth- and sixth-graders held a food drive Feb. 26 to March 2. The Paul’s intercession a few days nizing the miracle needed for the after his beatification by Pope celebration to take place nor has students challenged each classroom to donate the most food items and win an ice cream Francis in 2014. he held a consistory — a meet- celebration. In the five days, 81 students donated 1625 food items for the local food pan- Blessed Paul, who was born ing of cardinals — to set the Giovanni Battista Montini, was date for the ceremony. try. The picture shows the fifth- and sixth-grade students after gathering all the items in one place to be delivered. The first-grade class won, with over 500 food items donated. Don’t hold grudges; forgiveness comes from forgiving others, pope says

BY JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES and bring glory to your name, O Lord,” Azariah prayed. Although Azariah is innocent VATICAN CITY (CNS) — of the crime he is condemned Christians must let go of resent- for, the pope explained, his ments and forgive those who attitude of recognizing his own take a have wronged them so that they personal sins is the same atti- may experience God’s forgive- tude Christian men and women ness, Pope Francis. should have when approaching pilgrimage This can be particularly dif- the sacrament of penance. ficult when “we carry with us “Accusing ourselves is the a list of things that have been first step toward forgiveness,” done to us,” the pope said in to discover the pope said. “To accuse one’s his homily March 6 at morn- self is part of the Christian ing Mass in the Domus Sanctae wisdom. No, not accusing oth- Marthae. ers; (accuse) ourselves. ‘I have our roots “God’s forgiveness is felt sinned.’” strongly within us as long as God, he added, “welcomes we forgive others. And this isn’t a contrite heart” and when easy because grudges make a Christians readily admit their nest in our heart and there is faults, “the Lord covers our always that bitterness,” he said. mouths like the father did to the The pope reflected on the prodigal son; he does not let him day’s first reading from the speak. His love covers it, he for- DIOCESAN HERITAGE PILGRIMAGE prophet Daniel in which Azariah, gives all.” with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades | July 20-22, 2018 one of three young men con- “These are the two things demned to death in a fiery that help us understand the furnace, courageously prays for path of forgiveness: ‘You are deliverance from God. great Lord, unfortunately I have FIND MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTER AT: “Do not let us be put to sinned’ and ‘Yes, I forgive you shame, but deal with us in 70 times seven as long as you www.diocesefwsb.org/heritagepilgrimage your kindness and great mercy. forgive others,” Pope Francis Deliver us by your wonders, said.