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World Day of TODAY’S CATHOLIC Prayer for Vocations Bishop John M. D’Arcy NOTRE DAME’S EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION Pages 11-13 releases report on future merging, Tribute Father Dombrowski joining parishes remembered BY TIM JOHNSON Page 3 FORT WAYNE — Bishop John M. D’Arcy has released a report that details mergers and possible mergers of parishes across the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Catholics engage South Bend. Over a year ago, Bishop D’Arcy formed a commit- lawmakers tee of priests who met over many months and present- ed him a plan for merging and joining parishes, “so New technology assists that our people might be better served,” Bishop D’Arcy says in his report. Page 10 The reason for the report was pas- See Bishop toral concerns. “Are priests presently D’Arcy’s report distributed, or placed, in such a way that people are being properly served, PAGE 5 and is the joyful work of pastoral care The Year of St. Paul DIANE FREEBY properly assigned so that no priest’s Paul the liturgist responsibility becomes excessive?” Kneeling in prayer at the second altar during Sunday’s fifth annual Bishop D’Arcy asks in the report. Eucharistic Procession at the University of Notre Dame, Mary’s interces- Page 15 Bishop D’Arcy says the coming of the new bishop is one of the reasons for releasing the report now: “It is sion was sought for a number of petitions. Students and area families incumbent upon me, especially given my knowledge prayed “that through the Sacred Heart of Jesus, our government officials of the diocese, to face what must be done, by at least Divine Mercy Sunday initiating those changes which need to be made for the may recognize the dignity of human life from conception until natural better pastoral care of our people, and not leave such death.” They also prayed “for the Notre Dame community, may they con- Find out what Susan Boyle, difficult decisions to the new bishop.” Bishop D’Arcy adds, “I have made these decisions tinue to be strengthened by the prayers of Our Lady, who is our sweet- St. Faustina have in common after much reflection; and as is my responsibility, I have made them after prayer and in the presence of ness, and our hope.” Over 200 people participate in this year’s procession, Page 20 Christ our savior, who is the supreme shepherd of our which began down the main aisle of the Sacred Heart Basilica following souls. The following two facts should be clear: • Some changes need not be made at this time. Mass and continued outside with a prayerful walk through campus and • There will be a consultation in each parish, stops at four altars. The procession ended at the steps of foot of the presided over by the vicar forane, or dean of the area, where the parish is located.” Golden Dome, with prayers and benediction. TELLING OUR FAITH STORY Glendon declines Notre I love the Catholic Church because she has been my Dame’s Laetare Medal teacher, my companion and WASHINGTON (CNS) — Citing concerns administration recently proposed new regula- my joy throughout my life. about plans to honor President Barack tions that would allow the use of federal Obama despite his views on “fundamental funds for embryonic stem-cell research. Both She teaches unfaltering principles of justice” that are contrary to are in direct conflict with fundamental truth to a world full of confusion and dis- Catholic teaching, former U.S. Ambassador church teaching. to the Vatican Mary Ann Glendon has turned The Laetare Medal is presented annually tortion. down the prestigious Laetare Medal from the to an American Catholic layperson for out- Her love is ever-present in a world that University of Notre Dame. standing service to the Catholic Church and In an April 27 letter to Holy Cross Father society. mistakes self-satisfaction and indulgence John I. Jenkins, Notre Dame’s president, A spokeswoman for the Indiana universi- with true, caring selfless giving. The joy of Glendon said she will not participate in May ty confirmed April 27 that Glendon, who 17 commencement exercises during which served as ambassador from 2007 until earlier her message, beauty and liturgy uplifts a the award was to have been presented. this year, was the first person to accept and tired and discouraged spirit in trying and The letter, posted on the blog of the mag- then later decline the award. azine First Things, does not mention specific Father Jenkins offered a two-sentence difficult times. She is my rock, the body of justice principles, but Glendon was critical of response on the university’s Web site. Christ, now and forever. Notre Dame’s decision to give Obama an “We are, of course, disappointed, that honorary degree. Joan Teders, St. Charles Borremeo Obama supports legal abortion and his LAETARE, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 3, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Confirmations and Luers’ Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

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EDITOR: Tim Johnson have no doubt in my mind that it was Some of the families are very large, and all NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Megan Ryan’s moving reflection on what are devoted to what is now called the Bishop Luers High School meant to her Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. that brought about this wonderful result. They are blessed with Father George Editorial Department Seventy-eight percent of those who go to Gabet, a graduate of Bishop Dwenger High PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS Luers receive some financial aid, and this School, where among other things, he was FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, year it was over $225,000. tailback on the football team taking Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, &NOTES Luers, like our other three high schools, Dwenger to the state championship game. Elmer J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, has been recently ranked an exemplary Father George, also, is a chaplain at school, and it was a joy to help them in Lutheran Hospital, where he visits the sick, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY their fund-raising this past Friday night. and brings holy Communion, and gives the Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister sacrament of the sick to the Catholics who Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and Lots of variety are there. Deb Wagner The moment of the week On Tuesday night, I celebrated the sacra- His presence is a blessing. Both commu- It had to be the speech given by Megan ment of confirmation in the beloved old St. nities are dedicated to St. Mother Theodore Business Department Ryan at Luers Knight. Megan will graduate Joseph’s Church, Mishawaka. All three Guérin, founder of the Providence Sisters BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice in a few days, magna cum laude, from Mishawaka parishes came together — St. and a canonized saint who worked in this Saint Mary’s College; but she was at the AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Bavo, St. Monica and Saint Joseph — and diocese. annual Luers Knight this past Friday. This the church was full. It was a real BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol was the last of the four fund-raisers for the [email protected] Mishawaka evening, because a supper of A special anniversary high schools. My part in each school is soup and sandwich in the St. Joseph’s rec- On May 1, I will begin my 25th year as something called the Bishop’s Auction. All tory was provided by Maury Cocquyt — of bishop of this diocese. This is a long time Advertising Sales the money given goes to grants for students Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) the famed Maury’s Pub in Mishawaka. I for a diocese to have the same bishop. I am who, otherwise, could not attend our always enjoy being with my priests, and it glad that in God’s providence, I have been (260) 456-2824 schools. We know from experience that was a delight to talk with Fathers Terry able to spend so many years here. I remem- Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) when there is a downturn in the economy, Fisher, Barry England and Jeff Largent. ber well the day I was installed as bishop. (574) 234-0687 our schools can lose students; and we are Mishawaka is a working-class town and My three sisters were there and their fami- Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY working hard to see that does not happen there is great pride in each of the parishes; lies, and my dear mother was in the front this year. Megan, who graduated from and we expect to do much planning there in row. Published weekly except the fourth Luers four years ago, gave a beautiful the future, both for the parishes and the The call was from Jesus Christ, through Sunday in June, first and third weeks in reflection of what Bishop Luers meant to three excellent schools. the church, and I am grateful to God to July, first week in August and last week her. She is president of the pro-life group at But what a change the next night. I have so many years as pastor of this dio- in December by the Diocese of Fort Saint Mary’s College, an outstanding schol- drove across the diocese the next day to cese, married to it. So many memories; and Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., ar and involved with many activities. P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. Sacred Heart Parish, Fort Wayne, to the above all, I am conscious of how present But this was not enough. She was Mother Theodore Guérin Community under God has been. I am well aware of my fail- Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, always one to help the handicapped stu- IN, and additional mailing office. the pastoral care of Father George Gabet, ures, but I am grateful beyond words for dent, the one who has trouble reading or FSSP. Father George, a native of this dio- the gift of these years. And I hope there writing, or is disabled in some way. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: cese, whom I had the privilege of ordaining will be more. Every day is a gift. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Working with another student at Saint in the Latin rite 10 years ago; the very I will be off to Indianapolis this weekend Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: Mary’s, they have put together the structure same service in which I, myself, was for the 175th anniversary of our mother [email protected]. of a program, which will bring the two of ordained 52 years ago. diocese, presided over so well by them to Ghana where they will work with I conferred the sacrament of confirma- Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, OSB. MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort children with disabilities. tion under the same rite in which I was Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) Megan traced this unselfishness to her confirmed as a young boy in Presentation 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. four years at Bishop Luers, along with her Parish, Brighton, by the unforgettable Sports department BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South parents. She spoke about the spiritual Cardinal Richard Cushing. There were 25 Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- resources she found at Luers, the excellent Can you believe it — three straight over 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. confirmed, some of them having come all the Yankees, two of them coming from academic experience, the famed Luers spir- the way from South Bend. it; and she held all of us in the palm of her behind. How sweet it is. News deadline is the Monday morning I was most impressed with the careful But is there anything in all the world so hand with a beautiful reflection tinged with catechesis that Father George had done before publication date. Advertising the kind of emotion that touched the hearts boring as the National Football League deadline is nine days before publica- with these young people. He has forged a draft? How can those announcers get so tion date. of all who were present. strong community in Sacred Heart Parish, Then I got up and led the auction, and caught up about some offensive tackle from Fort Wayne, and also in St. Patrick, South East Oregon State, who might go in the LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- we raised $104,000. Bishop Luers is not in Bend. a high-economic area by any means, and I third round? Those people should get a life. comes original, signed letters about Many of the children are home-schooled. See you all next week. issues affecting church life. Although we cannot publish every letter we receive, we strive to provide a balanced representation of expressed opinions Franciscans reflect on relevance and a variety of reflections on life in the church.We will choose letters for publi- cation based on reader interest, timeli- of charism 800 years after founding ness and fairness. Readers may agree or disagree with the letter writers’ opin- ions. Letters must not exceed 250 BY CAROL GLATZ The processing friars were just some of the enced his conversion. words. All letters must be signed and 1,800 Friars Minor, Conventual Franciscans, On April 18, participants traveled south for a include a phone number and address Capuchins and Third Order Regular special audience with Pope Benedict XVI. The for verification.We reserve the right to ASSISI, Italy (CNS) — Brown-, gray- and Franciscans attending an April 15-18 gathering trip recalled St. Francis’ pilgrimage to see Pope edit letters for legal and other concerns. black-hooded robes rustled, knotted white cords celebrating the 800th anniversary of papal Innocent III in 1209 to receive approval of his swung rhythmically, and sandaled feet approval of the Franciscan rule. It was the first rule of life and formally establish the Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, crunched gravel. time that many representatives of the four main Franciscan order. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN The soft sounds of labored breathing could Franciscan branches had come together in Meeting with them in the courtyard of the 46856-1169; or e-mail: also be heard as several hundred Franciscan fri- Assisi. papal villa in Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, [email protected] ars from all over the world wound their way up Participants followed in the footsteps of the pope thanked the world’s Franciscan family steep hills, passing wheat fields and olive their founder with many activities centered for being “a precious gift” to all Christians. ISSN 0891-1533 groves while on a two-hour penitential proces- around or near the Basilica of St. Mary of the The pope recalled how St. Francis heard USPS 403630 sion to the tomb of their founder, St. Francis of Angels, which houses the Portiuncula chapel Assisi. — the small church where St. Francis experi- FOUNDER, PAGE 3 MAY 3, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3

Father Robert Dombrowski remembered ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY The following decree was received from the Holy See ather Robert Dombrowski, Father Dombrowski became the retired priest of the Diocese deanery director of CYO and CYA Fof Fort Wayne-South Bend, in South Bend in June of 1964 and On Jan. 31, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI decreed that the Rev. died of pancreatic cancer on April in that same month was appointed Edward O. Paquette is dismissed from the clerical state. 22 near the Little Portion associate pastor of St. Matthew Monastery in Eureka, Ark. He was Cathedral in South Bend. His pas- 74. toral ministry in the diocese was Born in Chicago to Alexander always received with love and and Ernice on Sept. 16. 1934, gratitude. LAETARE Father Dombrowski attended St. One year later, Father John Berchmans there. He joined Dombrowski was released from CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Quigley Preparatory Seminary his diocesan pastorate for duty in College in Chicago and continued the Chaplains’ Corps of the U.S. his theology formation at St. Mary Army in 1965. After serving with Professor Glendon has made this of the Lake in Mundelein, Ill. He distinction as chaplain in the Army decision,” his statement said. “It is also attended St. Meinrad for 20 years, he returned to the our intention to award the Laetare Seminary in St. Meinrad. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Medal to another deserving recipi- Bend in 1985. It was then that he ent, and we will make the Father Dombrowski was FATHER ROBERT DOMBROWSKI ordained in to the priesthood by was retired from the Army chap- announcement as soon as possible.” Bishop Leo A. Pursely on May 28, laincy. Glendon, professor of law at 1960 at the Cathedral of the diocesan tribunal in December Following his return to the area, Harvard Law School, wrote that Immaculate Conception in Fort 1960. he was assigned as pastor of St. the Notre Dame’s decision to Wayne. Three days later he was With his passion for the mili- Mary of the Assumption Church honor the president disregards a appointed as chaplain at the CYO tary Father Dombrowski was by Bishop John M. D’Arcy, where 2004 request from the U.S. bish- summer camp at Lake Wawasee. given permission to accept an he served the Catholics of Decatur ops to Catholic institutions and By August of that year he joined appointment in the Indiana Army for 10 years. The community organizations asking them “not to the pastoral staff at St. Charles National Guard as chaplain in included a school and a communi- honor those who act in defiance of 1962 and a year later he trans- CNS PHOTO/GIANCARLO GIULIANI Borromeo Church in Fort Wayne ty hospital. Father Dombrowski our fundamental moral principles.” Mary Ann Glendon is pictured in ferred to the chaplaincy of the The former ambassador said as associate pastor. He also accept- Rome in 2008 while serving as ed the appointment of notary in the National Air Guard. OBIT, PAGE 4 she felt the bishops’ request is “reasonable” and does not seek to U.S. ambassador to the Vatican. In “control or interfere with an insti- an April 27 letter to Holy Cross tution’s freedom to invite speakers Father John I. Jenkins, president and engage in serious debate with of the University of Notre Dame, FOUNDER whomever it wishes.” As a result, Glendon said she can not accept she wrote, “I am at a loss to under- the Laetare Medal or participate CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 stand why a Catholic university in the university’s May 17 com- should disrespect it.” mencement ceremony that will Glendon said she was also con- include President Barack Obama. God’s voice telling him, “Repair cerned that the university had my house,” and he urged today’s issued “talking points” that Franciscans to continue those implied that her acceptance speech request, Glendon expressed con- efforts of fixing the serious “ruins” for the award would “somehow cern that Notre Dame’s example in society and mankind. balance the event.” “could have an unfortunate ripple “Like Francis, always begin She quoted two statements effect.” with yourself. We are the first from the university: Glendon concluded her letter homes that God wants restored,” • “President Obama won’t be by saying that she would release it Pope Benedict said. In the spirit of doing all the talking. Mary Ann to the media without making any the Gospel, “continue to help the Glendon, the former U.S. ambas- other comment “at this time.” pastors of the church by rendering sador to the Vatican, will be speak- The university has been under her face as the bride of Christ ing as the recipient of the Laetare nearly constant criticism since more beautiful.” Medal.” announcing March 20 that Obama During an outdoor eucharistic • “We think having the presi- would speak at the commencement. celebration in Assisi April 17, dent come to Notre Dame, see our Bishops, clergy, alumni and conser- Brazilian Cardinal Claudio graduates, meet vative Catholic Hummes, a Franciscan who heads our leaders and organizations the Vatican’s Congregation for hear a talk from have mounted a Clergy, underlined the importance Mary Ann Glendon expressed campaign seek- of the Franciscan charism of frater- Glendon is a ing to have the nity, communion and living the good thing for university revoke evangelical ideal of poverty. the president concern that Notre Dame’s the invitation to “To live evangelical poverty in and for the caus- the president. a world that is increasingly daz- es we care However, stu- zled and enslaved by money and to about.” example “could have dents have been live with love and solidarity Glendon reported to be toward the poor — toward every wrote that a com- an unfortunate enthusiastic single poor person — must be one mencement is about and sup- of the most important and signifi- CNS PHOTO/CAROL GLATZ supposed to be a portive of the cant contributions the Franciscan joyous day for ripple effect.” president’s friars make” in bearing witness to Franciscan friars participate in a two-hour penitential procession from the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels to the tomb of St. Francis in Assisi, the graduates and upcoming Christ in today’s world, Cardinal their families. appearance on Italy, April 17. Hummes said in his homily. “It is not the campus. Cardinal Franc Rode, prefect of right place, nor is a brief accept- The Laetare Medal has been the Vatican’s Congregation for one may have the possibility of plicity does not mean that cable ance speech the right vehicle, for awarded by the university since Institutes of Consecrated Life and receiving eternal life. television, Internet and engagement with the very serious 1883 and is the university’s oldest Societies of Apostolic Life, echoed Though St. Francis’ rule of sim- BlackBerry electronic organizers problems raised by Notre Dame’s and most prestigious award for lay the importance of living as humble plicity, fraternity and poverty get the boot; rather the friars said decision — in disregard of the set- Catholics. Past recipients include and poor children of God as per- received formal approval by Pope they all find a way to maintain a tled position of the U.S. bishops President John F. Kennedy; Sen. sonified by St. Francis. Innocent III 800 years ago, it is proper balance between a simple, — to honor a prominent and Daniel P. Moynihan; death penalty Being a living witness to humil- still relevant and crucially urgent spiritual life that is still part of a uncompromising opponent of the abolitionist Sister Helen Prejean, a ity and poverty is a sign of having in today’s world of excess, individ- busy, high-tech culture. church’s position on issues involv- member of the Sisters of St. been freed by God from the thirst ualism and hedonism, a number of Local celebrations took place ing fundamental principles of jus- Joseph of Medaille; and Dorothy for power and possessions, he said friars told Catholic News Service at St. Paul of the Cross in tice,” the letter said. Day, co-founder of the Catholic in his homily April 16, adding that April 17. Columbia City and at the Sisters In light of reports that other Worker Movement. Last year’s this liberating message must be Being a Franciscan friar and of St. Francis of Perpetual Catholic institutions also are recipient was actor and political shared with others so that every- living a life of poverty and sim- Adoration in Mishawaka. choosing to disregard the bishops’ activist Martin Sheen. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 3, 2009 easier. Father Dombrowski was humble. He would call himself just Thank you... another tool in God’s toolbox, like OBIT a conduit. The healing services he for your support during CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 held brought people from other towns, all full of the joy of the Spring 2009 Sharathon! Lord as they left.” was received well by all in the He was appointed to the Streaming live 24/7 @ redeemerradio.com parish community and especially Presbyteral Council in September by those who had served in the of 1999. Contact us at [email protected] military. Father Dombrowski replaced In a condolence letter to friends Father Erpelding as Episcopal 4705 Illinois Road, Suite 104, Fort Wayne 46804 and family of this beloved priest, Vicar for Region C for one year in Bishop D’Arcy wrote, “It (St. September of 2002. Catholic Radio AM 1450 (260) 436-1450 Mary) proved to be a very demand- Following his 43 years of ing parish. He (Father Dombrowski) prayerful priestly service, Father undertook it with great zeal and Dombrowski retired in July of devotion, and served with a spirit of 2003 to Eureka Springs, Ark., Parish Mission prayer and hard work.” which became his spiritual home. Jane Beery, 31-year veteran He lived a few miles from the teacher of St. Joseph School said of Little Portion Monastery where he St. Mary of the Annunciation • Bristol, Indiana the priest, “You always heard him was chaplain for the Brothers and May 2-6, 2009 coming. He had a loud voice. But Sisters of Charity. He provided he was a compassionate person.” Masses and the sacraments for the Presented by Father Angelus M. Shaughnessy Principal Karla Hormann recalled community as well as domestic Order of Friars Minor Capuchin that Father Dombrowski enjoyed members in the surrounding area. the outdoors and would walk his Sister Juliana Laura, sacristan at dog by the playground where he the monastery said of Father MASSES CELEBRATED: would stop and interact with the Dombrowski, “He was a wonderful Saturday, May 2 - 4:30 pm, Sunday, May 3 - 8:30 & 11:00 am, Wed., May 6 - 7:00 pm students there. “He loved his dog confessor. He was very loving and ... and was very gentle with the compassionate. He was full of joy!” Presentations by Father Shaughnessy May 3, 4, 5, at 7:00 pm children. He gave good sermons at Services for Father the children’s Masses.” Dombrowski included visitation at (Reception following Wednesday evening Mass) Following his pastorate in the Little Portion Monastery, in Decatur, Father Dombrowski Eureka Ark., on April 26. A Mass CONFESSIONS... moved to Bremen to become pas- of Christian Burial was offered by Before and after each evening presentation (except Wednesday) tor of St. Dominic Church there, Bishop Anthony Taylor of the Before and after 9:00 am daily Mass and May 4, 5, 6 at 3:00 pm where he was again received well Diocese of Little Rock on April 27 by all. Ann Marie Monhaut, who at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church worked for over three years as the Hall, in Eureka. Father Angelus has devoted his life to delivering God’s message of joy, hope and a promise of everlasting life. DRE for Father Dombrowski said, Father Dombrowski was buried A message and teaching the fundamentals of Christianity through his missionary work in Papua, New Guinea “He was a wonderful pastor to at the monastery. and throughout the Unites States. Matthew Edmund Shaughnessy, was born on November 16, 1929 in work for. He liked to use the latest Bishop John M. D’Arcy will Rochester, Pa. He was baptized on November 24, 1929 at St. Cecelia’s Church in Rochester. For eight years he technology, and would go out and hold a memorial Mass at St. Mary attended school there under the guidance of the Sisters of Divine Providence and graduated in 1943. Upon grad- buy hard or software, without me in Decatur in the near future for uation, he entered St. Fidelis College and Seminary in Herman, Pa. which was staffed by the Capuchin- even asking for it. The new tool those who were unable to attend the funeral in Arkansas. Franciscan Friars of the St. Augustine Province where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts. A talented would inevitably make my job and capable athlete in his youth, Father Angelus turned down an offer to play professional baseball as a left-hand- ed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians to enter the Capuchin Novitiate in Cumberland, Maryland. On July 14, 1953, Father solemnly professed his perpetual vows as a Capuchin Friar. Father’s theological studies took him to Community Supported Agriculture Capuchin college in Washington, DC for four years where he received a Master’s Degree in Religious Education. Produce Organically Grown in your Community On June 4, 1955, Father Angelus was ordained to the priesthood at the hands of Bishop John McNamara in the Allen County’s First and Most Diverse CSA Program crypt of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. From 1956 until 1966, Father Angelus served as the If you believe in the value Director of Secular Franciscan Order (S.F.O.) at St. Augustine Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Father of choosing what you eat, Angelus volunteered to work as a missionary in Papua New Guinea (P.N.G.) where he was spiritual director and and care about how it has teacher in the Pontifical Seminary of Madang for eleven years. As a major part of his parochial ministry, Father been produced, then it’s and his parishioners built eleven permanent churches and three bush churches. While ministering to the needs of vital to support local farmers. the people of P.N.G., Father was privileged to baptize 1,227 men, women, and children. Results of his physical examination revealed that his cardiogram was unsatisfactory and in the summer of 1980, Father was reassigned to ENROLL TODAY! Summer CSA 2009 June 1 - Oct.12, 2009 western Pennsylvania. 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ne of the central responsibilities of a bishop is to see full flowering of the spiritual life of families depends on prop- able to remain with us. After that, it will be joined to St. that the Eucharist is provided for his people. In sup- er distribution of priests. (Indeed, proper preparation of people Mary Parish, Decatur. Because of its many years, efforts will Oport of this responsibility and of other matters central for marriage will affect family life for several generations.) be made to see that Mass is celebrated there at least once a to the life of the church, he must seek to provide sufficient There are two additional reasons why it is necessary to month. A special difficulty is that St. Mary’s nearest parish priests for the people of that diocese, which the Lord face this difficult pastoral situation at this time. in the diocese is 26 miles to the north. through the church has placed in his hands. As part of this 1. The coming of a new bishop. I have been bishop here responsibility the bishop, along with others — especially his for 24 years, and treasure every day while I hold this great St. Catherine, Nix Settlement priests, must seek to find and implement ways to draw responsibility. It is incumbent upon me, especially given my This parish was founded in young men to consider the priesthood and not be afraid to knowledge of the diocese, to face what must be done, by at 1850, prior to the establishment offer themselves to this beautiful, but demanding vocation. least initiating those changes that need to be made for the of the Fort Wayne Diocese. In Working with others, he must try to forge a spirit of courage better pastoral care of our people, and not leave such diffi- recent decades it has been cared among young people so they will be willing to take this path cult decisions to the new bishop. The adjustment faced by a for by the pastor of St. Joseph of love and service in response to the love of Christ. new bishop is difficult enough without having to address the Parish, Roanoke. Recent circumstances have made it necessary and oppor- merging or closing of parishes. In the five years under con- tune to seek priests from other countries who may be able to 2. There is a second reason for facing the necessity of sideration, this parish had 14 assist on either a temporary or permanent basis, so each parish mergers at this time. Of our 80 parishes, 11 are cur- baptisms — an average of 2.4 parish may have the dynamic presence of priests to care for rently under the pastoral care of priests from other countries per year, and one marriage. the flock in the name of Christ. who are not incardinated in this diocese. Incardination is a Recommendation: That this Such efforts, because of the prayers of many and the term in canon law, meaning that a priest is linked perma- parish be taken care of by the grace of the providential God, who promised always to be nently to the pastoral service of a diocese. Since these pastor of St. Paul of the Cross with his church, have proven to be effective. Thus, in the priests are not permanently bound here, they can return to Parish, Columbia City, which is last 23 years, 20 young men have been ordained to the their home diocese or their religious congregation, if they so closer, and should remain a site priesthood and continue to serve in parishes, and also six choose. This presents a second reason why planning and for one Mass each Sunday by priests who have come from other countries have been decision making cannot be postponed. the pastor of Columbia City. ST. CATHERINE incardinated into the diocese, meaning that they have prom- In fairness to the next bishop, in order to make choices Response: This recommenda- ised to be part of the priestly work of this diocese through- rooted in my 24 years of experience, keeping in mind the tion has been accepted and fur- out their lives. Approximately 100 others from overseas number of priests serving here but not committed to a life of ther consultation will follow. have spent a period of time serving here. pastoral service among us, after consultation with priests, Also, at this writing, 14 young men are in the seminary and in preparation for further consultation among the laity, I St. Francis Xavier, Pierceton preparing for the priesthood for this diocese. Two more have now present to the faithful of the diocese the decisions, been accepted for the seminary for next year, and several which I have made relative to the future of our parishes, and Founded in 1864. This more are in the application process. also the changes that must be made in both the near and parish has for many years The present pastoral situation causes another question to more distant future. been under the pastoral arise. I have made these decisions after extensive consultation care of a part-time priest. Are priests presently distributed, or placed, in such a way with our priests. Over a year ago, I formed a committee of In recent years, there has that people are being properly served, and is the joyful work priests who met several times over many months, and pre- been the judicial vicar, of pastoral care properly assigned so that no priest’s respon- sented to me a plan for merging and joining parishes, so that whose full time ministry is sibility becomes excessive? our people might be better served. the direction of the dioce- A quick glance at the statistics in the diocese certainly Wisely, they suggested that not all of these should be san tribunal. In the past raises pastoral concerns about both of these questions. made at once, but should be presented, so that there could be ST. FRANCIS XAVIER five years, there have been There are parishes where the average number of baptisms further consultation and prayer. 17 baptisms, an average of per year for the past five-year period is five or less, and I have made these decisions after much reflection; and as 4.1 per year. There have these parishes have one priest. There are other parishes is my responsibility, I have made them after prayer and in been four marriages, which is less than one per year. where the average number of baptisms per year for the past the presence of Christ our savior, who is the supreme shep- Recommendation: It is recommended that this parish be five years is 80. These parishes also have one priest. There herd of our souls. The following two facts should be clear. merged with Sacred Heart Parish, Warsaw — where there is are parishes where there are over 200 baptisms a year, and • Some of these changes need not be made at this time. a school and a church — and where both church and school these parishes have just two priests. • There will be a consultation in each parish, presided have recently been enlarged. over by the vicar forane, or dean of the area, where the Response: This recommendation has been accepted pend- parish is located. ing further consultation in the parish and by the Presbyteral Baptisms Council. As long as present personnel allows, the judicial Baptisms are a significant factor in weighing the situa- vicar will remain as pastor, but it is likely that the placing of tion. Baptisms require substantial work of preparation, Some history St. Francis under Sacred Heart, Warsaw, will be necessary in instruction of parents, follow-up religious instruction, the There were 89 parishes when I was installed as bishop. the near future. eventual preparation for first holy Communion and confir- One new parish, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, has been estab- mation. When there are a significant number of baptisms, lished, bringing the number to 90 at the highest point. Over St. Joseph, Roanoke, and in Huntington, Ss. there must be the training of catechists, teachers who will 24 years, 10 have been merged or suspended, leaving 80 instruct both parents and children. The priest, who is the parishes in the diocese at this time. Peter and Paul and St. Mary chief catechist in the parish, cannot be distant from this The two Huntington parishes are historic. St. Mary’s work; but must be in the midst of it, tending the flock and St. Mary, Geneva founded in 1896, had as its pastor the legendary Archbishop training others to teach. Founded in 1883, this Noll. Our Sunday Visitor began during his pastorate, and parish has 82 families, and Huntington remains the loca- The sacrament of marriage it has had 19 baptisms, tion of OSV, the largest The bishop and his advisors must also watch closely the and no marriages over the Catholic publishing company number of marriages in a parish. This sacrament requires five years of our study. I in the country. Ss. Peter and great discernment and preparation both remote and approxi- know it well, and have Paul established in 1843 has mate. While the diocese plays its role through the family life been there many times. As been under the pastoral care of office, preparation for marriage is a significant parish with all the parishes under Capuchin Franciscan priests in responsibility. The responsibility has grown in complexity, consideration, it is pre- recent decades. However, there because there are many movements in the contemporary cul- cious to those who live is no assurance that they will ture — such as same-sex marriage, widespread contracep- there. Many are farmers. replace Father Ronald Rieder, OFM, Cap, when he retires, tion, couples living together before marriage and lack of Currently, there is one ST. MARY respect for life — which affect young people. The priest candidate from that parish and they have indicated that must be able to clarify and present clearly to the young cou- studying for the priest- they probably will not. These ple a sound teaching, so that they will follow the teaching of hood. Over the five-year period from 2003 through 2007, two parish churches are a few the church, and cherish it, and pass it on to their children. there was an average of 4.5 baptisms per year. steps away, almost literally He must choose and train married couples to help him. Recommendation of Priests’ Committee: That it be joined to across the street from each There are parishes that have two or three marriages a year, the nearest parish in the diocese, which is St. Mary, Decatur. other. So these two parishes, and other parishes that have 60 or 70 marriages per year. In Decision at this time: This recommendation has been along with St. Joseph, ST. MARY both cases, there is one priest. accepted for further discussion. Roanoke, require special pas- It would be a superficial pastoral analysis if this matter is However, the parish will remain with a resident priest, as considered only on the basis of the distribution of work. The long as Father Bosco Perera, OMI, a native of Sri Lanka, is FUTURE, PAGE 6 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 3, 2009 joined to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Immaculate Conception, Kendallville, and which is only two blocks away. Also, it is recommended that FUTURE there continue to be a Mass each Sunday at St. Mary’s, St. Mary of the Assumption, Avilla which indeed, is the present situation at that parish. St. Mary of the Assumption, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Presently, St. Mary’s is under the pastor of St. Peter Church. Avilla, established in 1853, is Response: Because of the close distance of St. Mary’s and one of the oldest parishes in the the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, this recom- diocese. It includes an excellent toral analysis. St. Mary had an mendation has been accepted, pending further consultation school of 168 students, and at average of 31.2 baptisms per with the parish and the Presbyteral Council. one time was the only parish year, Ss. Peter and Paul an between Fort Wayne and average of 42.3 baptisms over St. Henry, Fort Wayne Elkhart. It is blessed, also, with the five-year period under For the five years under the Franciscan Sisters of examination. St. Mary’s had 56 consideration, St. Henry Parish Frankfort, Ill. St. Mary’s, marriages — or 11.1 per year, has had 11 baptisms, an aver- Avilla, averages 15 baptisms and Ss. Peter and Paul aver- age of 2.1 per year. and eight marriages per year. aged 10.2 marriages per year. For many years, the pastor Immaculate Conception aver- St. Joseph, Roanoke, estab- of St. Henry Parish has also ages 12 baptisms and two to lished in 1867, is several miles been pastor of the nearby ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION three marriages per year. from the two Huntington Sacred Heart Parish. churches. Roanoke had 19 bap- Recommendation: Let the ST. HENRY tisms in the five-year period, pastor of St. Peter Parish in Recommendation: That these an average of 3.4 per year. Fort Wayne also have responsibility for St. Henry Parish. parishes be merged, with the There were four marriages dur- Response: This recommendation is accepted pending fur- priests residing at Avilla, and ing that time, less than one per SS. PETER AND PAUL ther consultation with the pastor in question, and the faithful, offering one or two Masses a year. and also the Presbyteral Council. week at Immaculate Conception, Kendallville. Recommendation: One priest Sacred Heart Parish, Fort Wayne Response: This recommenda- should be assigned as pastor for tion is placed on hold for now. St. Mary Parish and Ss. Peter During the five-year period When we are no longer able to and Paul Parish, and he should under discussion, there have keep a priest in each parish, have an associate pastor with been 26 baptisms at Sacred this recommendation will have him. St. Joseph’s, Roanoke, Heart, an average of 5.1 per to be seriously considered. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION should be merged with the year. Huntington parishes; and as For many years, the Latin St. Louis, Besancon long as there are two priests in Mass, now referred to as the Extraordinary Form of the This parish had 67 baptisms Huntington, one Mass can be SACRED HEART in the five-year period, an aver- celebrated each Sunday at Roman Liturgy of the Roman Rite, has been celebrated at this age of 13.2 per year, and 29 Roanoke. This would release marriages — an average of 5.4 ST. JOSEPH one priest for pastoral ministry parish. Thus, this parish now houses the St. Mother Theodore Guérin Community, directed by Father George per year. St. Louis, Besancon, elsewhere. was established in 1846, and Response: While Father Gabet, FSSP. Recommendation: That this parish be granted to the has had a strong school for a Rieder, our Capuchin priest, remains at Ss. Peter and Paul, long time. the present situation can be left as it is. When the Capuchins Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, of which Father Gabet, FSSP, is a member, and that they follow the Extraordinary Form of Recommendation: That the are no longer able to provide a priest for Ss. Peter and Paul, parish be merged with St. this recommendation is accepted, pending consultation with the Roman Liturgy. I have spoken about this with Father Gabet, FSSP, and I John’s, New Haven, which is the parishes concerned, and if necessary, with the three miles distant. Presbyteral Council. (In further consultation, the pastor of am certainly open to this possibility. Mass in the extraordi- nary form is now celebrated daily, as well as Sunday, at Response: At present, we are St. Mary’s recommended consideration of a pastor for each able to have a priest at this of the parishes, rather than a merging of the two parishes.) Sacred Heart Parish. Response: I have accepted this recommendation, pending ST. LOUIS parish. This recommendation is further consultation with the parish and the Fraternity of St. put on hold for now, but will St. Joseph, Garrett Peter. need serious consideration in Recommendation: the years ahead. If it is merged with St. John’s, New Haven, Merge St. Joseph, St. Gasper Del Bufalo, Rome City, and Mass should be continued to be celebrated at St. Louis, Garrett, with Besancon, at least once a month. Immaculate St. Joseph, LaGrange Conception, Auburn, St. Gasper, Rome St. Rose, Monroeville under one priest. At City, has just cele- Established in 1868, this least one weekly brated its golden parish has 76 baptisms over Mass would be man- jubilee. Until last a five-year period, an aver- dated at St. Joseph, year, it was from its age of 15.1 per year. For Garrett. founding under the many years, St. Rose, Many children ST. JOSEPH pastoral care of the Monroeville, and St. Louis, from Immaculate Precious Blood Besancon, have been under Conception, Auburn, Missionaries, who the care of one pastor. already are enrolled at St. Joseph School, Garrett. withdrew in July, Recommendation: That Response: This recommendation is not accepted at this 2008. ST. GASPAR DEL BUFALO this parish be under the time, but may need to be considered later. Recent efforts to St. Joseph, care of the pastor of St. strengthen St. Joseph, Garrett, especially from a fiscal point LaGrange, founded Joseph-Hessen Cassel. of view, have been successful. in 1933, has been under the pastoral care of the Conventual Response: While such a Franciscan Fathers, who care also for two other parishes. recommendation will be St. Mary, Fort Wayne Recommendation: That one pastor care for both parishes. considered, this does not The grand history of this Since LaGrange is under the pastoral supervision of the release an extra priest for ST. ROSE parish is well-known. Conventual Franciscans, this recommendation cannot be service in a larger parish. Established in 1848, nine years accepted without further consultation with that congregation. Another possibility before the establishment of the St. Gasper Del Bufalo, Rome City, is presently under the remains; namely, keeping Diocese of Fort Wayne, this pastoral care of Father Bernard Ramanaden, OSB, a native the parish in Besancon and the parish in Monroeville under parish has won the respect of of Sri Lanka. one pastor. the wider community in recent Response: This recommendation is sound, but will be put Consolidation of the Monroeville school with St. Joseph- decades for its ministry to on hold for now, as Hessen Cassel, or with the parish school at Besancon, which those in need, especially the long as Father to some extent has taken place — will continue to be evalu- Soup Kitchen, the granting of Ramanaden has the ated. scholarships to Catholic approval from his Schools for African-American superiors to remain, children and others, the foun- and the Franciscans dation of the Matthew 25 continue to be able to Clinic for those without health care for LaGrange. But as circumstances ST. MARY insurance and Vincent Village for homeless families. change, this may have Recommendation: That it be ST. JOSEPH to be considered later. 7 MAY 3, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC Cathedral Parish. Thus, assure us of an even stronger Catholic school in Mishawaka. South Bend area the pastor and priests at The three parishes, for years, have combined athletic pro- St. John the Baptist St. Matthew’s would care grams and for other student endeavors. St. John the Baptist, South for both St. Matthew’s Bend, has had 73 baptisms and Our Lady of Fort Wayne area over the five-year period, an Hungary Parish. This rec- average of 14.5 per year. There ommendation also was have been 14 marriages — an that the parish school of St. John Bosco, Churubusco, and Immaculate average of 2.4 per year. Our Lady of Hungary be Conception, Ege merged with the parish Recommendations: school of St. Matthew’s. Some years ago, after Consideration should be given consultation with the pastor to merging St. John the Baptist, ST. MATTHEW Efforts are now being made to strengthen Our and parishioners of St. South Bend, with Corpus Vincent Parish, the diocese Christi Parish, South Bend, or Lady of Hungary School, because of its record of reaching those in need. Either with purchased extensive land in Holy Cross Parish, South Huntertown, with the possi- Bend. It is recommended that St. Matthew’s, or as a school in itself, the focus of Our Lady of Hungary School on behalf of families in need will be con- bility of a new parish and this not be an immediate school there. There had been action, because a decision tinued. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST two surveys of parishioners should be made as to whether A serious concern at Our Lady of Hungary is the finan- cial cost to the diocese of keeping this school. This has cost at St. Vincent’s, one conduct- or not the school should be ed informally by the parish, merged with another school. Efforts to continue and the diocese $150,000 over the past year, and $300,000 over three years. and another conducted about strengthen this school are ongoing. 10 years ago by an outside Response: This recommendation is accepted pending fur- Response: This will be considered after further consulta- firm. St. Vincent’s has 768 tion with the parish, and the Presbyteral Council, and the ther discussion with the parish and the Presbyteral Council. If this merger is completed, efforts will be made to have one baptisms over the five-year diocesan Schools Office. period — an average of 153 Mass each Sunday at Our Lady of Hungary. Every effort is ST. JOHN BOSCO being made at this time to strengthen the school at Our Lady per year, and an average of St. Hedwig , St. Patrick and St. Casimir, of Hungary, which serves those of lower incomes. 63 marriages per year. Recommendation: That if a South Bend new parish is established in Recommendation: That St. St. Patrick, Walkerton Huntertown, St. John Bosco, Casimir Parish be closed, and Founded in 1856, this Churubusco, and Immaculate overflow activities from St. parish had 62 baptisms Conception, Ege, should be Adalbert’s could be handled by over the five-year period, merged into the new parish. St. Hedwig Parish. The priests with an average of 12.2 Response: A new parish, if at St. Adalbert’s should be per year. There were 16 possible with a school, asked to administer St. marriages — an average should be considered with a Adalbert and St. Hedwig with of 3.1 per year. church built on the land in the closing of St. Casimir. Recommendation: Huntertown, which is adja- Because of its geographic cent to Cedar Canyon Road. location and its isolation However, the present eco- from any nearby Catholic nomic climate indicates that churches in our diocese, while this consideration St. Patrick, Walkerton, should now begin, the fund would remain a parish, ST. HEDWIG raising for a new church IMMACULATE CONCEPTION but consideration should should wait until the econo- be given to building a my is stabilized. larger church, which ST. PATRICK Also, we must consider the effect on parish schools to the would allow pastors to north, such as Garrett and Avilla. offer less than the present three Masses each Sunday, along Immaculate Conception, Ege, should continue to have a with one on Saturday for the parish community. Mass at least once a month in light of its long history and Response: This recommendation has been accepted, and unique location. the pastor and parish will be encouraged to consider the building of a new parish church. Concluding comments ST. CASIMIR These changes would release four, and possibly five, Mishawaka diocesan priests for other assignments, either as pastors or There are three Response: This would have to associate pastors. It would ease the necessity of appointing parishes in downtown as pastors, priests who were ordained only a few years. be discussed with the Mishawaka: St. Monica, Congregation of Holy Cross; It would also release four or five of the non-incardinated St. Joseph and St. Bavo. priests for other parishes, if their superiors allow them to who have staffed St. Casimir’s All parishes are of simi- for many years and St. remain. lar size. I remain grateful for all who have helped consider these Adalbert’s more recently. ST. PATRICK Recommendation: It St. Casimir’s recently made important refinements to our pastoral life. It is imperative may be possible in the that these considerations for the proper pastoral care of our some painful choices to reduce future to assign two their budget, and it remains a spirited parish. diocese move ahead shortly. Some should move towards priests with pastoral care implementation in the near future, others within a few years. The present situation, with St. Patrick’s and St. Hedwig’s for all three parishes. administered by one pastor, seems better at this time; This could be a pastoral because of the close proximity of the two churches. Both ST. MONICA team, or it could be a churches have been recently restored and are greatly cher- pastor and associate. 4 ished. 18 2 Response: This recommendation Our Lady of Hungary Parish, South Bend is accepted pending further consul- Established in 1921, this tation with the parishes and the parish has been the spiritual Presbyteral Council. home for many, including Conversations have already immigrants from Hungary. It begun has a school, which has been between especially helpful to the chil- four pas- dren of low-income families. tors for Our Lady of Hungary has the merg- had 36 baptisms over the ing of the 17 five-year period, an average three ST. JOSEPH of 7.1 per year. There have schools e Diocese been 14 marriages over this into one 2 time, an average of 2.4 per school with two locations. This of year. will not be done for the next aca- Recommendation: That Our demic year, but will be seriously ne-South Bend Lady of Hungary Parish be considered for the following year. administered by St. Matthew Such a school merger can OUR LADY OF HUNGARY ST. BAVO 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 3, 2009 Pope creates five saints, Catholics, Muslims hope says they hold lessons pope’s trip to Jordan for economic crisis sparks renewed relations VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope EWS RIEFS AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — For Benedict XVI canonized five new N B some Muslim and Catholic ana- saints and said their dedication to lysts, the papal visit to Jordan May the Eucharist, the poor and the 8-11 could spark a renewal of world of work made them models PEOPLE WEAR MASKS DURING MASS AT MEXICO CITY CATHEDRAL interreligious relations. “He’s for today’s Christians in an era of coming after Sept. 11, after the economic crisis. By orienting their American invasion of Iraq — so lives to Christ, the five men and many things have changed in the women showed that “it is possible area (Middle East),” said Farouq to lay the foundations for con- Jarar, acting director of the Royal struction of a society open to jus- Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic tice and solidarity, overcoming Thought in Amman. that economic and cultural imbal- “Understanding among Muslims ance that continues to exist in a and Christians is much more great part of our planet,” the pope important now than at any time said. The pope celebrated the can- before.” The institute, founded in onization Mass in St. Peter’s 1980, is an international organiza- Square April 26, joined by tens of tion that uses research and confer- thousands of pilgrims who held up ences to help clarify misconcep- photos or drawings of the saints. tions about Islam and to spread the Four of the new saints were Italian true image of Islam today. Jarar and one was Portuguese. Dressed said he hopes the pope’s visit will in bright gold vestments, the 82- be “a new start, a new bridge for year-old pontiff listened as biogra- better understanding, better coex- phies of the five were read aloud, istence, more respect and more and then pronounced the canon- acceptance.” Following his visit to ization formula, drawing applause Jordan, Pope Benedict will travel from the crowd. Afterward, relics to Jerusalem May 11. Jarar also of the new saints were brought to expressed hope that the pope “will the altar. In his homily, the pope help in pushing the peace process said the saints’ life stories hold toward achieving peace in the area valuable lessons for modern and settling the conflict and avail- Christians. Each of the newly can- ing all those concerned of their onized had a special devotion to lawful, legitimate rights.” CNS PHOTO/ELIANA APONTE, REUTERS the Eucharist, and each trans- formed that spiritual power into People wear masks as they attend Mass at Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City April social action, he said. Seven communities 26. Fears of the spread of the swine flu had kept millions of Mexicans indoors to avoid of Dominican sisters FDA decision on Plan B the virus. Mexico City, one of the world’s biggest cities, practically ground to a halt with merge to form one restaurants, cinemas and churches closing their doors. for minors called congregation contrary to common Cardinal urges House New bishops named for On life issue, Cardinal LOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNS) — sense Seven communities of Dominican members to co-sponsor St. Louis, Syracuse, N.Y. George says Obama on sisters formally merged April 12 WASHINGTON (CNS) — The to form a new congregation called Food and Drug Administration’s Pregnant Women WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope ‘wrong side of history’ the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Benedict XVI has appointed decision not to appeal a court deci- Support Act KENNER, La. (CNS) — The congregation will be based in sion that the morning-after pill Bishop Robert J. Carlson of Columbus, Ohio, home to the for- Saginaw, Mich., as the new arch- President Barack Obama is a marketed as Plan B should be WASHINGTON (CNS) — “very gracious and obviously a mer Dominican Sisters of St. available over the counter to Whatever their position on abor- bishop of St. Louis. He also accept- Mary of the Springs, one of the ed the resignation of Bishop James very smart man” but he is on the minors “flies in the face of com- tion, any House members who “wrong side of history” when it founding communities. The sisters mon sense,” said the U.S. bishops’ agree that “no woman should ever M. Moynihan as head of the gathered April 14 for a ceremony Diocese of Syracuse, N.Y., and comes to his fervent support of pro-life spokeswoman. “Wider have to undergo an abortion abortion rights, Chicago Cardinal in St. Louis to formalize the merg- access to Plan B could endanger because she feels she has no named Bishop Robert J. er. “There is a great sense of hope, Cunningham of Ogdensburg, N.Y., Francis E. George told the 2009 the lives of newly conceived chil- choice” or alternatives should co- Louisiana Priests Convention great energy and great commit- dren, and will put minors at risk sponsor the Pregnant Women as his replacement. The appoint- ment to the mission” among the ments and resignation were April 21. Cardinal George, presi- for unnecessary side effects, Support Act, said Cardinal Justin dent of the U.S. Conference of 265 sisters who gathered in St. undermine parental rights and Rigali of Philadelphia. The legis- announced April 21 in Washington Louis, said Sister Joan Scanlon, by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apos- Catholic Bishops, told 200 priests contribute to higher” rates of sex- lation, introduced by Rep. Lincoln from the seven dioceses of who has been elected to the new ually transmitted diseases, said Davis, D-Tenn., “provides an tolic nuncio to the United States. congregation’s leadership council. Archbishop Carlson succeeds Louisiana that, while he wants Deirdre McQuade, assistant direc- authentic common ground, an Obama to succeed in his efforts to Her community was the tor for policy and communications approach that people can embrace Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, Dominican Sisters of St. who was named prefect of the right the economy, enhance world at the bishops’ Secretariat of Pro- regardless of their position on peace and help the poor, the presi- Catharine, Ky. “It is very historic Life Activities, in an April 23 other issues,” said the cardinal, Supreme Court of the Apostolic when seven congregations have Signature at the Vatican last June. dent needs to understand that the statement. The FDA announced chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Catholic Church will not allow the ended and committed to come April 22 that the Obama adminis- Committee on Pro-Life Activities, The date of his installation in St. together,” she told The Record, Louis was still to be announced. life issue to be abandoned. In a tration would not appeal a March in an April 24 letter to House question-and-answer session that newspaper of the Archdiocese of 23 decision by U.S. District Judge members. “An abortion performed Bishop Robert J. Hermann, a St. Louisville. “We have hundreds of Louis auxiliary who is archdioce- followed his keynote speech to Edward Korman making Plan B under ... social and economic priests on offering compassionate years of ministry behind us.” In available to 17-year-olds without a duress meets no one’s standard for san administrator, called addition to the 187-year-old St. Archbishop Carlson “a very ener- ministry to people who are hurt- prescription. A prescription had ‘freedom of choice,’” he added. ing, Cardinal George offered a Catharine community and the previously been required for any- The bill provides “many kinds of getic, articulate, warm and gifted Columbus Dominicans, it is made pastor and administrator. He thinks candid assessment of his 30- one under 18. Korman, a judge in life-affirming support for pregnant minute meeting with the president up of the Dominican the U.S. District Court for the women and their unborn chil- and works with the church he loves, Congregation of St. Rose of Lima and will continue to build upon the at the White House March 18. “I Eastern District of New York, said dren,” Cardinal Rigali said, think on the life issue he’s on the in Oxford, Mich.; the Dominican the FDA had “repeatedly and adding that it “reaches out to legacy of his predecessors here in Sisters, Congregation of Mary, St. Louis.” Bishop Cunningham, wrong side of history,” the cardi- unreasonably” delayed a decision women with a helping hand when nal said. “I think he has his politi- and the Eucharistic Missionaries on whether Plan B should be they are most vulnerable, and who will be installed as bishop of of St. Dominic, both of New Syracuse May 26 at the Cathedral cal debts to pay, and so he’s pay- available over the counter and had most engaged in making a deci- ing them.” Cardinal George said Orleans; the Dominican Sisters of been swayed by politics in ulti- sion about life or death for their of the Immaculate Conception, Great Bend, Kan.; and the Sisters expressed gratitude for Bishop his conversation with the presi- mately deciding to make the drug unborn children.” dent was polite but substantive. of St. Dominic of Akron, Ohio. available without a prescription Moynihan for his “gracious wel- only to those 18 or over. come.” MAY 3, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 9

evening workshop titled, “A Call to Lou Holtz to speak at Transform Our Hearts and the Hearts of Gold Event to World,” on Wednesday, May 27, from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at the church, benefit Women’s Care located at 54191 N. Ironwood Rd. Center in the Parish Center. Park in the ROUND THE IOCESE upper lot. FORT WAYNE — An Evening A D The workshop will explore with Lou Holtz, to benefit the embracing the Gospel in ways that Women’s Care Center, will be held respond to the world’s needs by on Tuesday, June 2, at 5:30 p.m. at working for justice that liberates, the Grand Wayne Center. CORPUS CHRISTI CELEBRATES EARTH DAY restores and heals. The evening, co-chaired by Don Jack Jezreel is a popular nation- McArdle and John Tippmann, will al speaker and justice educator and include cocktails, dinner and a holds a master of divinity degree silent auction to celebrate the from Notre Dame. He spent six Women’s Care Center’s fifth years in a Catholic Worker anniversary in Fort Wayne. Community, and has been involved The Women’s Care Center, with parish-based justice ministry which introduced its mission 25 for 25 years. Author of JustFaith, years ago in South Bend, assists Jezreel serves as executive director pregnant women in choosing life of JustFaith Ministries and received for their babies. The two Fort the prestigious Harry Fagan Award Wayne locations serve over 1,000 in 2006 for his contribution to the women annually and distribute over achievement of the Catholic vision 100,000 diapers a year to needy of social justice. children. The cost for the workshop is Lou Holtz, keynote speaker for $15. Registration deadline is May the evening, currently serves as a 24. After May 24, the cost will be college football studio analyst for $20. ESPN. He is the only coach in the For more information contact history of college football to take Jay Freel Landry at (574) 273-9722 six different teams to a bowl game, or [email protected]. win five bowl games with different teams and have four different col- lege teams ranked in the final Top Bishop Dwenger begins 20 poll. He has held head football employment networking coaching positions at the University of South Carolina, the University of FORT WAYNE — A joint effort Notre Dame, the University of has begun between Bishop Minnesota, the University of Dwenger and its feeder parishes to Arkansas, North Carolina State start the Employment Networking Alliance that will meet at Bishop University and William and Mary; DIANE FREEBY spent a season as the head coach of Dwenger High School in the library the NFL’s New York Jets; and led Corpus Christi School, South Bend, eighth-grade student Katherine Monhaut introduces the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. This program Notre Dame on a record 23-game her goat-friend Ida Mae to preschooler Grace Urbanski. The petting zoo was part of the winning streak that ranks as the is open to the Catholic community longest in Notre Dame history. activities associated with the celebration of Earth Day, learning about caring for God’s in the Fort Wayne area. The group will focus on fostering Holtz has authored four books: creatures along with the earth. “The Fighting Spirit,” “Winning the right efforts to develop employ- Every Day: The Game Plan for ment solutions for those coping with Success,” “Wins, Losses and job loss. Each meeting will include a Lessons: An Autobiography” and er and became well learned in a Father Michael J. Himes the Catholic Press Association faith reflection as it relates to “A Teen’s Game Plan for Life.” variety of areas. Book Award in Theology, 1998, for job/career search, networking and Tickets are $250 per person or “The strength of the team is its to deliver commencement “Ongoing Incarnation: Johann resume sharing, support and insights $2,000 per table of eight. For more diversity of knowledge. Different address at Holy Cross Adam Möhler and the Beginnings from guest speakers. information or to purchase tickets, players have become experts in dif- of Modern Ecclesiology.” There is no cost. Bring a note- call (260) 424-9377 or (574) 274- ferent topics,” said Dillon about the College His other books include book and copies of current resume. 0313. key to the group’s success. “Fullness of Faith: The Public The varsity team consists of sen- NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross Significance of Theology,” co- University of Saint iors Brian Brinig, Yeojun Chun, College’s 42nd Annual authored with Kenneth R. Himes, Saint Joseph’s High Arnav Dutt, Michael Furdyna, Commencement will feature Father OFM and “Doing the Truth in Francis sponsors teacher School Quiz Bowl Team Brian Huang, Brianna Neblung and Michael J. Himes who will deliver Love: Conversations about God, workshops Jeff Wei, and juniors Mat Bowyer the address and receive an honorary Relationships and Service.” He is finishes second in state and Charles Logue. Sophomore doctorate degree. the coeditor of “Finding God in All FORT WAYNE — The University SOUTH BEND — With a team Kaitlin Martin was the alternate at Father Himes was ordained to Things” and “The Legacy of the of Saint Francis Department of strong in senior participation, the state. the priesthood for the Diocese of Tübingen School,” and the transla- Biology will host Project Learning Saint Joseph’s High School Quiz “This will be the 22nd consecu- Brooklyn in 1972. He was awarded tor of a 19th-century classic, J. S. Tree, free teacher workshops, with Bowl team found a season of great tive year that Saint Joseph’s High with distinction a doctorate in the Drey’s “Introduction to the Study a portion of the funds earned success with a recent league cham- School has attended a national tour- history of Christianity from the of Theology.” through a 2008 GreenWorks! pionship resulting in the title of nament. Before last year, we always University of Chicago. From 1977 His articles have appeared in Community Action and Service 2009 Indiana state runner-up. The went to a tournament that is run out until 1987, he served as dean of the many books and numerous journals Learning Grant. team went 6-1 throughout the com- of Arizona, and our best finish there Seminary of the Immaculate in the U.S. and in England. He has Indiana licensed teachers, petition losing only in the final was fifth place in the nation in Conception in Huntington, N.Y., lectured widely in the United grades K-8 can earn three CRUs by match to Culver Academies. Along 2007,” said Dillon. “However, the and from 1987 until 1993 was asso- States, Canada, Europe and participating in all four Project the way the team acquired wins best and toughest teams in the ciate professor and director of the Australia. Learning Tree workshops. against Shelbyville, Brownsburg, nation have migrated to a different collegiate program in theology at The Doctor of Humane Letters, Scheduled for May 5, 6 and 7 from Penn, Adams, Zionsville and New national tournament held in the University of Notre Dame. honoris causa, to be conferred by 3-4 p.m. and May 15 from noon to Palestine. Chicago, and that is where we will Currently he is professor of theolo- Holy Cross College will be his fifth 3 p.m., at Most Precious Blood “This year’s group has been suc- participate again this year. Last year gy at Boston College. such award from U.S. Catholic School, 1529 Barthold St., the cessful because they’ve been work- we had a record of 3-7 and finished Father Himes was twice the institutions of higher learning. workshops will focus on science, ing at it for four years,” said faculty in the bottom half out of 176 teams. recipient of the Most Influential English, math and social studies. moderator Ben Dillon, noting seven This year, there are 192 teams, our Teacher Award, voted by the gradu- JustFaith introductory To register for Project Learning of the eight varsity players are sen- minimum goals are to double our ating class of the University of Tree, call Teri Beam at (26) 399- iors. “They’ve attended and won wins, make the playoffs and finish Notre Dame, 1990 and 1991. He workshop offered 7700, ext. 8206 or e-mail many tournaments over that time.” in the top 50.” has received the Phi Beta Kappa at Little Flower [email protected]. Please provide Not only have the seniors been The team plans to play in the Award for Outstanding Teaching, name, phone, e-mail, school/organ- together for a while but they are also National Association of Quiz awarded by the Massachusetts SOUTH BEND — Little Flower ization and grade level/subject(s) a close-knit group. They have Tournaments national tournament in Chapter (Boston College) of Phi Catholic Church will host Jack taught. Registration deadline is learned a great deal from one anoth- May in Chicago. —LK Beta Kappa, 2002. And, he won Jezreel, author of JustFaith, at an May 1. Space is limited. 10 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 3, 2009 Catholics statewide engage, influence state lawmakers

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana “We had high hopes for the “When Catholics contact their tuned and ready for action.” Catholic Conference’s (ICC) new new online tool, but frankly, we representatives in unison with the “For those who have not yet electronic legislative action center really weren’t sure what kind of INDIANA work of the Catholic Conference, had a chance to visit our Web was a rousing success as thousands response we would get. The it allows the church to be more page, or who would like to become of Catholics statewide engaged and response exceeded our hopes and effective in shaping morally sound part of the Catholic Action influenced state lawmakers during as the session moved along we had CATHOLIC public policy,” said Tebbe. “The Network, there’s no time like the the 2009 session of the Indiana more and more people subscribing use of this software by Catholics present. Please do stop by our Web General Assembly using the online to our electronic Catholic net- CONFERENCE this year made a significant impact page. We are only a few clicks tool available on the ICC’s Web work,” said Tebbe. influencing lawmakers on two away,” said Tebbe. page. The breakdown of the electron- BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER issues, the scholarship tax credit To explore the ICC’s new, As the 150 members of the ic communication is as follows. and the physicians admitting privi- online, public policy tool and join Indiana General Assembly head Roughly half of the nearly 30 e- leges requirement for abortion doc- the ICC network go to the ICC back to their respective home dis- mails sent were the I-CAN Update, tors. I don’t really think these two Web page at www.indianacc.org tricts following the April 29 the ICC’s legislative newsletter, the ready I can send it to 1,300-plus issues would have gotten the atten- and click “Legislative Action adjournment of the legislative ses- other half were action alerts. Of persons in under 30 seconds. tion and action that they did this Center.” sion, the Indiana Catholic the 10 action alerts, five were state Whereas before I would contact a year without the involvement of so Since 1967, the ICC has Conference applauds the efforts of legislative alerts, five were federal handful of people by e-mail and many Catholics,” said Tebbe. worked to bring a consistent life the 1,300-plus Catholics who on a alerts. On the federal alert to retain they in turn contacted others of Tebbe said he wanted to ethic to Hoosier public policy regular basis became engaged in the conscience protection regula- course taking much more than 30 encourage those who have become making. the political process. The ICC also tion over 1,300 persons were alert- seconds.” involved to “stay tuned.” The wanted to report on the success the ed, yet 1,866 persons opened the Thompson added, “And, once a Indiana General Assembly has What’s available on the new online tool provided the alert either via e-mail or on the person follows the link, they are adjourned, but lawmakers and gov- church’s efforts under the state’s ICC Web page, and 420 people provided with an e-mail message ernment officials will continue to ICC Web page to their legislator, which they can capitol dome. contacted their federal representa- conduct business and look at ways Visitors to the ICC Web page Roughly 1,300 persons were tives on the issue using the online edit, which from our report looks to improve the state and further like many of them do this.” (www.indianacc.org ), can join the contacted about six times per tool. On the scholarship tax credit investigate problems and policies Indiana Catholic Action Network month by the ICC over a four- state alert, of the 1,250-plus per- Thompson said that the system through interim study panels. provides assurance that the mes- and through an electronic month period. Over half who sons who were alerted, over 1,500 “The interim provides time for Legislative Action Center can received communication from the people opened the alert either via sage is received by the networker’s information gathering and analysis legislator since the system will engage in a variety of grassroots ICC opened the communication. e-mail or on the ICC Web page, of complex issues leading up to the political activities by a few simple Nearly 2,000 Catholics contacted and at least 511 contacted lawmak- match the constituent with their 2010 session, and the ICC will respective legislator. Thompson keystrokes. One of the key features their state or federal lawmakers ers using the online tool. Of the continue to send out periodic of the software allows visitors to using the online tool since January nearly 34,000 total messages sent said that another benefit is that updates on important develop- people don’t have to be part of the quickly identify and contact their of 2009 when the ICC launched by the ICC, nearly 20,000 were ments,” said Tebbe. “On the feder- elected officials. the new software, but many more opened and nearly 2,000 respond- Catholic Action Network to be al level, the Obama administration may have called or wrote letters ed by contacting lawmakers using able to access a lot of valuable is moving quickly on numerous using the available information. the online software, however many information. “All a person needs to issues and there will be periodic “I couldn’t be more pleased more may have contacted lawmak- do is go to the ICC Web page,” federal action alerts. 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“Priestly vocations are the proof , and, at the same time, the condition of the vitality of the Church... Every vocation to the priestly ministry is an extraordinary gift of God’s love.” -Pope John Paul II Fathers Kevin Bauman and Andrew Curry with Bishop John M. D’Arcy on their ordination day, October 25, 2008 God may be calling you to be a priest. Call us and we’ll talk. VOCATION OFFICE Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend 114 West Wayne Street • South Bend • (574) 234-0687 12 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER MAY 3, 2009

Sister Clare Marie stands surrounded by students from her Sister Clare Marie has recipe junior high home- work club at Holy for successful teaching Family School. She has been a full-time BY KAREN CLIFFORD on campus with her father, she teacher there since went to the information desk to 2005 and is known pick up a brochure from the order for her hands-on sci- SOUTH BEND — Who knew that for a friend in Canada. Sister ence activities. making pancakes could incorpo- Francilene, the president of the rate cooking, science and God? university, emerged from her Sister Clare Marie, a science office at that moment and invited teacher at Holy Family School in Sister Clare Marie to consider the South Bend, knows that having possibility for joining the order. KAREN CLIFFORD fun while learning is a recipe for She promised to pray about it. success in teaching. And it is this A few weeks later Sister Clare same passion that led her to her Marie began to pray with the sis- vocation as a religious in the ters at her dorm and the mother- Felician Sisters, a branch of the house that was just across campus. Third Order of St. Francis. “The longer I stayed, the more at Sister Clare Marie, the third of peace I felt, and I heard the call to 10 children, was raised on a farm join,” she remembers. near Kalamazoo, Mich. Discipline After completing two years of and a strong faith foundation were her nursing degree, Sister Clare instilled by her parents at a young Marie discerned that it was the age. At one point her father was in right time to enter. During a sis- charge of managing 53,000 chick- ter’s novitiate, there are two ens, so every family member was months of apostolic experience, expected to participate in chores where they live in another convent Serving the Diocese of on the farm. Her love of the faith away from the formation house. was instilled by a father who During that period Sister Clare attended five years of Catholic Marie spent one of the months at Fort Wayne - South Bend seminary and a mother with a deep the Holy Family convent and appreciation of Scripture. decided to switch her major from “It was that conscience forma- nursing to education. for over 150 years tion from an early age to do what “I’ve always loved being was right, look out for others and around young people, and after try to be a good citizen that influ- being at Holy Family, I knew it enced my decision to become a was time to make the change,” she sister,” she recalls. says. After her schoolwork was com- Sister Clare Marie came to plete and before she started her Holy Family School in 2005 as a chores, Sister Clare Marie would full-time teacher after her gradua- take walks in the woods around tion from Madonna University. the farm. The walks became an Her love of hands-on science early part of her religious forma- activities is highlighted in her tion. “breakfast class,” where eighth “Just spending that quiet time graders learn the many scientific outside in the woods and praying principles that go into making pan- my rosary helped me to think cakes. about why God created us and In addition to the fun in making what his mission for me was,” she pancakes, “We talk about atoms says. and how things bond, how to bal- At the age of 10, Sister Clare ance a chemical reaction and the Marie knew she wanted to be a difference between a physical and missionary. After hearing family chemical change,” Sister Clare Is God calling you? stories of a great aunt that was a Marie notes. “And I try to bring missionary who died of malaria in God into all of this through begin- Africa, Sister Clare Marie felt a ning class with prayer because sci- deep desire to go to that continent ence is really the study of God’s and serve others as well. creation,” she adds. vocation.nd.edu It was with great joy that in In her service to the church as a 2007 Sister Clare Marie was able religious, Sister Clare Marie does- to fulfill that wish, when 21 mem- n’t believe she is “giving up” Call 574-631-6385 bers, some of whom were from things in her life by taking vows. Holy Family Parish, visited their She stresses her needs are totally sister parish in Uganda to present provided for by God. funds for a new roof and well. In “Poverty is not being without addition to enjoying the company possessions, but being free and of those at the sister parish, Sister detached from things that distract Clare Marie, along with Sister us from serving God and others. Marilyn, a fellow Felician, who Chastity is being free enough to be was also on the trip, was able to a servant and to love totally and make a side trip to one of her completely as Christ did. order’s convents in Kenya. Obedience is not following blindly “It was wonderful to pray, work the command of people, but to lis- and share in the community life tening attentively to the word of while at the convent in Kenya,” God and embracing God’s will Sister Clare Marie says. with great love and joy. It’s learn- The journey to becoming a sis- ing to trust God and say ‘yes,’ over ter had several bends in the road and over and over,” she says. “If before taking her vows in 2003. this is God’s call for you, you will Sister Clare Marie was accepted in not be disappointed. Regardless of the nursing program at Madonna your vocation in life, faithfulness University in Livonia, Mich. in to Jesus is a guarantee to perfect 1999. During an orientation visit joy and peace.” MAY 3, 2009 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 13 Sister Therese Carew celebrates 25th jubilee

BY KAY COZAD Teens Encounter Christ retreats. people. The best part is they live jubilarian offers, “Be ready for a “I made visits with five com- simply and enjoy being who they challenge, as in any walk of life. munities and entered the convent are. And that’s good enough. They We have a wonderful role in the WABASH — Sister Therese in the Rockford diocese on Sept. 2 teach me more than I teach them,” church, but it’s not without conse- Carew celebrates her 25th year as 1984,” she says, adding, “I love says the caregiver, adding, “I am a quences at times. I find it a unique a Franciscan Sister of the Sacred the spirit of St. Francis. I encounter better person for knowing and way to deepen our baptismal call. Heart this year. And what a life it’s God in creation and people.” working with these people” Be open to God’s call. Wonderful been. During her formation, in addi- And though not employed by things can happen!” Born on the feast of St. tion to earning a master’s degree in St. Bernard Parish, Sister Carew She and Sister Pat Marie, sta- Therese, the youngest of seven social work from the University of has taught special needs religious tioned currently at St. Charles children to June and Jack Carew in Illinois, Champagne, she worked education there as well as perform Parish in Fort Wayne, are investi- Aurora, Ill., Sister Carew became as a nurse’s aide in hospital and extraordinary ministry to the sick gating the opportunity to serve the familiar with religious life at a nursing home settings. Sister and homebound. poor in West Virginia’s very early age. Taught by Carew joyfully professed her final Of her vocation, the sister says Appalachian area. But for now, Springfield Dominican order sis- vows on Aug. 6, 1990. the last 25 years haven’t been Sister Carew will attend her con- ters throughout her Catholic educa- As a Franciscan Sister of the without struggles. “But you gregation’s “Chapter meeting,” tion at Holy Angels Elementary Sacred Heart, Sister Carew worked SISTER THERESE CAREW remember that God’s with you and held every five years to establish and Rosary High schools, she as a social worker in a Danville with God all things are possible,” long-term goals for the 90 member recalls her oldest sister entering the hospital. Then in 2001 she she says. Sister Carew adds that congregation and elect new offi- convent when she was in kinder- received a request from Sister Down syndrome, who was accept- her favorite part of life as a sister cers. garten. Another later joined the Marilyn Ellert, principal of St. ed and nurtured by the entire fami- is “to be with and help people.” A celebration of Sister Carew’s Dominicans as well. Bernard’s School, to come to ly, Sister Carew says, “Family his- Currently Sister Carew lives in silver jubilee was held at St. Following high school gradua- Wabash to start a convent there. tory has put a love in my heart for community with Sister Gayle Bernard’s Parish on March 28, tion, Sister Carew worked for five After settling into a house with the disabled.” Rusbasan in a farmhouse south of where she renewed her vows dur- years as a nursing unit clerk at Sister Ellert, with the help of a Currently she is a semi-inde- town. This nature lover finds the ing a special Mass, followed by an Mercy Hospital and another five parishioner, Sister Carew applied pendent living instructor and setting a perfect place to reener- open-house gathering in Zahn years at AT&T as a long distance to ARC of Wabash County, Inc. works directly with disabled adults gize. “I love to be outside, walking Hall. She will also attend a com- operator. Her personal calling to and was soon working with the in sheltered workshops teaching the dog, cleaning the yard,” she munal celebration with family and the religious life came at age 28 disabled population. job and living skills. says. friends at the motherhouse in when she became involved with Growing up with a cousin with “I love working with disabled As for the consecrated life, this Springfield, Ill., in June.

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EDITORIAL To share in God’s life is to share in his love COMMENTARY ast Sunday, Andrew Budzinski of our diocese was ordained dea- con. In the fall, two young deacons are to be ordained to the TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Lpriesthood for our diocese. There are currently 14 men preparing Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, for the priesthood for this diocese and there are a number who have IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] applied for the seminary in the coming year. The lifeblood of the church is the sacraments, and sacramental ministry is the principal work of the priesthood of the ordained. Perhaps a good way for us to think about vocation is less as The catechism and Abortion is killing of CUA collection something imposed from without by God, and more as something that exists in potentiality within us from the first moments of our animals unborn, a grave sin supports financial existence in our mother’s womb; and like our very existence, this This is in response to the letter, Killing is a sin. We all know this. vocation, too, is given us by God as pure gift. All the varied states of “Save the Farm Animals.” The Ten Commandments tell us, the aid, scholarships life which bring beauty and depth to the life of the church — mar- First, I’d like to affirm Patty for Catechism of the Catholic Church When His Holiness Pope ried, single, vowed religious, ordained — are vocations that are part her love and compassion toward emphatically states this, and our civil Benedict XVI visited The Catholic and parcel of who we are from the very beginnings of our life. animals. laws require the severest punishment University of America last April, the In the last paragraph, Patty for killing. entire university community Vocational discernment is about discovering who it is that God has asked, “Is an animal’s life less Our catechism speaks distinctly to embraced him with great love and created and called us to be. And his call is such that in answering it important than ours?” According to the gravity of sin. Grave matter is affection. He had chosen CUA as the — in making what exists in us in potentiality, nurtured by grace and church teaching, the answer is yes. specified by the Ten location for an address to Catholic with the discernment that comes from life in the church, a reality — The Catechism of the Catholic Commandments, corresponding to educators in our country. we will find a deeper kind of fulfillment, happiness and peace than if Church states, “Animals are God’s the answer of Jesus to the rich man; In his remarks that day, Pope we had simply and on our own decided who we are or who we creatures. He surrounds them with “Do not kill. Do not commit adultery. Benedict reminded us all that “educa- should be. his providential care. By their mere Do not steal. Do not bear false wit- tion is integral to the mission of the Parents have a special obligation to nurture this sense of vocation existence they bless him and give ness. Do not defraud. Honor your church to proclaim the good news. in their children. If children are raised, formed and educated with a him glory. Thus men owe them mother and father.” — Mk 10:19. First and foremost every Catholic sense that God has called them not only to holiness by their baptism, kindness. We should recall the gen- “The gravity of sins is more or less educational institution is a place to tleness with which saints like St. great: murder is graver than theft. encounter the living God who in but also to a particular state of life for which he has equipped them, Francis of Assisi or St. Philip Neri One must also take into account who Jesus Christ reveals his transforming so to speak, perhaps more of our young people will recognize that treated animals. 2417. is wronged.” (1858) love and truth.” That is what we do call from God to serve the church in priestly and religious life. God entrusted animals to the So we conclude abortion, the at The Catholic University of Regardless of one’s state in life — married, religious, single, stewardship of those whom he cre- killing of the unborn, is sin, a grave America. That is the purpose for ordained — the common denominator is love. God has created us to ated in his own image. Hence it is sin. which we exist as the national uni- share life with him. He has created us to flourish. And to share in legitimate to use animals for food As a further concern to us is the versity of the Catholic Church in our God’s life is to share in his love. This love — his love — is refract- and clothing. They may be domesti- proliferation of sin. country. And that is the reason why ed like a beam of light into a panoply of colors in the church by men cated to help man in his work and “Sin is a personal act. Moreover, we need and depend upon the sup- and women living their vocation with love and with joy. leisure. Medical and scientific we have a responsibility for the sins port and generosity of Catholics If the church is to fulfill its mission as the body of Christ, each of experimentation on animals is a committed by others when we coop- throughout the United States through morally acceptable practice if it erate in them; by participating direct- the annual national collection: to fur- us must pray for the grace to do God’s will. And in discovering that remains within reasonable limits ly and voluntarily in them; by order- ther the educational mission of the will, in living our vocation, we will discover a deeper and more real and contributes to caring for or sav- ing, advising, praising or approving church. joy than anything we could concoct by our own efforts or imagina- ing human lives. 2417. them; by not disclosing or not hin- Last year, you and your brother tion. It is contrary to human dignity to dering them when we have an obliga- bishops throughout our country facil- cause animals to suffer or die need- tion to do so; by protecting evildo- itated the largest and best response to lessly. It is likewise unworthy to ers.” (1868) our national appeal in the history of Priesthood statistics spend money on them that should We need to ask is it the right to The Catholic University of America. as a priority go to the relief of praise and honor a person who sup- A national total of $5,923,239 was The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has recently released its human misery. One can love ani- ports and uses others money to kill collected. I cannot begin to express ordination class of 2009 statistics, and it reveals that men called to mals; one should not direct to them unborn human beings? our gratitude to you adequately. Once priesthood have come to their “calling” through a variety of career the affection due only to persons. The University of Notre Dame again this year, thanks to you and the paths and at various stages in their lives. 2418.” needs to become a Christlike good people of the Diocese of Fort The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend was included in the “Gaudium et Spes” proclaims Catholic institution of higher learning Wayne-South Bend, $29,537.78 was report. Both of our transitional deacons scheduled to be ordained in human persons unique status in cre- by honoring these mandates of the raised and contributed — all of October were mentioned in the report. The report mentions ation. “Indeed, the Lord Jesus, Catholic Church. which is used to support young Fernando Jimenez, the first Hispanic to be ordained for the Diocese when he prayed to the Father, “that We find here at the university the women and men through our finan- of Fort Wayne-South Bend. all may be one ... as we are one,” sacrament of conversion and the cial aid and scholarship programs. (Jn 17:21-22) opened up vistas Eucharist for a reason, to give us the Without this collection, the education And in Jacob Runyon’s case, the report mentions “some come closed to human reason, for he grace to resist and eliminate evil and we provide at The Catholic from large families. ... Jacob Runyon, from Fort Wayne-South Bend, implied a certain likeness between evildoers. University of America would simply is oldest of 11.” the union of the Divine Persons, Catholics can either agree to these not be accessible to or possible for Many of the class of 2009 had careers and are finding the priest- and the unity of God’s sons in truth mandates or they are not living up to them. hood as a “second career.” Respondents to the survey include attor- and charity. The truth of this “like- their baptismal conversion. Very Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M. neys, financiers, teachers and farmers. Some hold accounting ness” is that man (not animal) is Irene M. Engel President, The Catholic University degrees, one was a professional baseball umpire, one was an actuary “the only creature on earth which South Bend of America on Wall Street, some served in law enforcement, one is a veterinari- God willed for itself” — 24. Washington, D.C. an, one a doctor. One of the most interesting career changes was the In our world, we see both seminarian who will be ordained for the Diocese of Las Vegas, Nev. extremes on the spectrum of treat- ment of animals. From animals bred He was an executive director of entertainment for the MGM Grand to violently fight each other for Hotel and Casino. Another seminarian was a locomotive engineer. entertainment, to the extravagance Some are converts to the faith. Some have been married, wid- with which some pet owners treat owed and have children. One is a widower, father and grandfather. their animals. Leona Helmsley’s The report noted that the median age is 33 and classes are grow- bequeathed billions of dollars to ing younger. care for her dog. Think of the This Sunday, as we remember Good Shepherd Sunday and World amount of food and medicine that Day of Prayer for Vocations, we can rejoice that there are men and could provide to people in need. women who hear God’s call to serve his people. Oftentimes, they We are called to be good stew- are just like us, people we work with, worship with. Do you know ards of all God’s creation and we can all do better at that. Jesus is our someone who would make a good priest, religious? Maybe all we perfect example; his stewardship have to do is plant a seed of encouragement. was perfect ... and he ate meat. Cindy Black Office of Youth Ministry Fort Wayne Today’s Catholic editorial board is Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa Everett, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. MAY 3, 2009 COMMENTARY 15 Paul as liturgist CATEQUIZEM By Dominic Camplisson e come to the end of the On May 1 the church remembers St.Joseph the Worker, Year of St. Paul, and are as does this quiz. Wlooking for a summary. NOTRE DAME CENTER FOR LITURGY What was Paul, finally? A preacher, a missionary, an apos- DEDICATED TO LITURGICAL RESEARCH 1.Why is the Greek title “tekton”actually more accurate than “worker”used by tradi- tle, a church-founder, a martyr? AND PASTORAL LITURGY tion? Yes, all these. But more. Paul a.In tradition, Joseph is portrayed as being too old to work. tells us his own mind in his letter b.St.Joseph may have been a carpenter but “tekton”also means to the Romans. laborer. Every other Epistle Paul wrote The Year of St. Paul c.Joseph worked miracles before Jesus took over. was to a church he had founded. The letter to the Romans was to a 2.Why can Adam be said to have started work? church he was coming to visit for ing the priestly service of the sage does Paul use the word a.He was the first person issued a paycheck in the form of loves the first time. In every other Gospel of God, so that the offer- ‘hierourgein’ — ‘serving as a Epistle, he is looking backward. ing up of the gentiles may be priest’ — together with “leitour- and fishes. In the book of Romans he is acceptable, sanctified by the holy gos” — ‘liturgist’: he speaks of b.His and Eve’s original sin caused mankind to have to work. looking forward. Spirit.” — Rom 15:16. the cosmic liturgy, in which the c.His name in Hebrew means “he who labors.” He tells the Roman Christians That word “minister” could world of men itself must become that he has long been “asking in use some clarification, and Pope worship of God, an offering in 3.Adam’s two sons chose different work.Which was which? my prayers that somehow by Benedict XVI gives it to us. He the Holy Spirit.” a.Abel became a keeper of flocks and Cain was a hunter God’s will I may at last find my explains its meaning in his homi- Paul has spent his life in b.Abel was a farmer and Cain was a herdsman way clear to come to you.” — ly in 2008 which inaugurated the Christ as someone who does c.Abel was a herdsman and Cain was a farmer. Rom 1:10. The church already year. Christ’s work. And what is exists, and Paul wants to come to The Greek word for minister Christ’s work? To make an visit it, so he writes a letter in is “leitourgos” — “one who acceptable offering to the Father. 4.What work did the Hebrews in Egypt do for which they needed straw? advance. And at the end of this serves the liturgy.” And the Paul has been apostle to the gen- a.They tended strawberry fields and made straws for Pharaoh’s letter he describes himself. Greek word for priestly service is tiles so that not only Israel is pre- wine. By the grace given him by “hierourgein” — “one who serves sented as an offering to the b.They made mud bricks that were strengthened by straw. God, he is “a minister of Christ as a priest.” So the Holy Father c.They made bedding for the horses of Pharaoh’s cavalry. Jesus to the gentiles in perform- summarizes: “Only in this pas- PAUL, PAGE 16 5.Who does God tell to inform the Israelites that he will save them from labor? a.Moses b.Aaron c.Joseph

Jesus is our good shepherd 6.In Sirach 38,a realistic assessment notes that work can be an obstacle to education. It asks (rhetorically) redeemer of humankind. pares us humans to the sheep. It a.How can he become learned who guides the plow? The First Epistle of John is the is a fact, but a fact that humans next reading. prefer to forget. Humans are vul- b.How can he become learned who milks a cow? THE The three Epistles, attributed nerable. We need the shepherd. c.How can he become learned after he has seen Paree? to John but actually in the tradi- He is the good shepherd. He lays SUNDAY tion of John, all have an elo- down life itself for us. He wishes 7.Ecclesiastes 2 recounts how a man,realizing he must die,comes to quence and depth that are most that none of us be lost. a.see work as his salvation GOSPEL appealing. The passage offered in b.detest all the fruits of his labor under the sun this reading in fact is rather brief Reflection c.refuse to work more for all toil was vanity MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION — only two verses — but it nonetheless is most expressive, In the Gospels, Jesus, on sev- reassuringly a declaration of the eral occasions, uses the strong 8.In Jesus’day many Jews refused to do work on this day theological fact that believers are image of the good shepherd. It is a.any day with a pagan name 4th Sunday of Easter nothing less than God’s children. an image that has survived the b.the Sabbath (hence Sunday) The imagery is strong. No cultural transition in much of the c.the Sabbath (hence Saturday) Jn 10:11-18 other human relationship so world from the agrarian to the Once more during this Easter directly and well conveys the technological. 9.The CCC has a lot to say about work.Specifically it recommends that on this day,work season, the church draws from notion of love, caring and life This weekend’s liturgy builds should be avoided the Acts of the Apostles for the giving, than that of a parent and on this image, presenting it in the a.Sunday b.payday c.Saturday first reading for Mass. This read- child. marvelous reading from the ing reveals the priorities and This reading also says that fourth Gospel. When the superb those who are worthy of being literary technique of this Gospel 10.The CCC also recognizes that some people have to work that day because they are beliefs of the first Christians. a.greedy b.needy c.seedy The setting is Jerusalem where God’s children one day will see is added to the process, the image a Christian community has God, and therefore they will be is stunning and beckoning in its formed, very visibly and quite with God. brilliance. Its meaning is clear, 11.As well as that,it is understood that choosing leisure over work means intentionally clustered around St. John’s Gospel supplies the because of the frankness of the a.some people (who work in service industries) still must work Peter and the other apostles. last reading, and it is a glorious Gospel. b.it has a bad impact on the economy Prayer, total devotion to the Lord, revelation about the Lord Jesus. c.safety concerns mean gangs may take advantage bold charity and a sense of unity Everyone knew what herding characterize this community. sheep was all about, since at the 12.In the case of those who must work for government that day,the CCC recommends time of Christ, Roman Palestine The community is outward that looking, seeing as its solemn was by and large an agricultural a.employers choose non-Christians to do those jobs responsibility the need to make nation. Most people had their Jesus known far beyond the circle livelihood in farming or in herd- b.they employ only orthodox Christians who have a different cal- of believers. ing. Sheep herding was a major READINGS endar In this reading Peter preaches. industry. Sunday: Acts 4:8-12 Ps 118:1,8-9,21- c.authorities should ensure citizens some time for worship He speaks for all the other apos- Another image is important. 23,26,28,29 1 Jn 3:1-2 Jn 10:11-18 tles, and indeed for the communi- Sheep are gentle animals, vege- Monday: Acts 11:1-18 Pss 42:2- 13.The Letter of Philemon discusses the work of Onesimus.His status is one that later ty itself. Peter quite obviously is tarian and not at all aggressive. 3;43:3-4 Jn 10:1-10 Christians found intolerable.He was a They also are quite vulnerable. the leader. Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26 Ps 87:1-7 a.convert from Islam and hence under suspicion Predators easily make sheep their Acts says that Peter was Jn 10:22-30 b.slave “filled with the Holy Spirit.” prey. Since sheep are such easy prey, aggressors hunt for them. Wednesday: Acts 12:24-13:5a c.nonunion deacon Peter was speaking in and with Ps 67:2-3,5-6,8 Jn 12:44-50 the power and grace of God. He Unable because of their placid Thursday: Acts 13:13-25 Ps 89:2- emphasizes that healing a cripple, nature to fight for their lives, 14.In the parable of the Prodigal Son what job does the dissolute son get? recalled earlier in Acts, occurred sheep need their shepherds. Good 3,21-22,25,27 Jn 13:16-20 a.feeding pigs with the healing ability of Jesus. shepherds care for the sheep, Friday: Acts 13:26-33 Ps 2:6-11 b.working in a fast food joint, serving big Maccabbes In his sermon, Peter insists helping them to overcome the Jn 14:1-6 c.making mud bricks that no salvation is possible with- vulnerability created by their Saturday: Acts 13:44-52 ANSWERS meekness and lack of cunning. out Jesus, because God gave Ps 98:1-4 Jn 14:7-14 1.b, 2.b, 3.c, 4.b, 5.a, 6.a 7.b, 8.c, 9.a, 10.b, 11.a, 12.c, 13.b, 14.a Jesus to the world as the Jesus, in this passage, com- 16 COMMENTARY MAY 3, 2009 After Alexander the Great, empire was split between three generals What happened to the Jews after the 305-285 B.C. The Ptolemaic king- Greek elite enjoyed wealth and B.C.) many Jews appear settled as death of Alexander the Great? dom lasted from 323-31 B.C., at luxury. Native workers formed a farmers, artisans, soldiers, police- the death of Cleopatra and the heavily taxed underclass. The men, tax collectors and administra- After the death of Alexander defeat of Marc Antony, when Ptolemies spread Greek lifestyle, tors. Jewish synagogues are known the Great, who had no heir, in 323 Egypt became a Roman province. language, and culture among their at Alexandria, Arthribis in the Nile B.C., his vast empire was split Father John McKenzie says the HIRE subject peoples, including the delta, and Crocodilopolis on a between his three generals, relations between the Jews and the Jews. large oasis 24 miles west of the Perdiccas, Ptolemy and Seleucus, Ptolemies were perhaps more cor- J. Pritchard says the Jews had Nile River. in a meeting at Triparadisus in HISTORY dial than the relations of the Jews FATHER RICHARD HIRE settled in Egypt after the fall of northern Syria in 321 B.C. This with any other foreign imperial Jerusalem in 587 B.C. The site may be the same as Paradisus power. This may have been a peri- Elephantine Papyri even reveal a on the upper Orontes River. od of tranquil prosperity. During Jewish colony down south near Perdiccas ruled over Macedonia, this period the great Jewish com- camps along the northeast African Aswan acting as a Persian frontier Ptolemy over Egypt and Cyrenaica munities at Alexandria were coast to capture beasts for his own garrison. During the reign of Father Richard Hire is pastor of St. (now the eastern portion of Libya founded and the translation of the army. Ptolemy III of Egypt (246-221 Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse. in northern Africa), and Seleucus Old Testament into Greek was M. Grant mentions that over Asia or Syria and undertaken. Ptolemy I buried Alexander the Mesopotamia (in Iraq). O’Neill says Ptolemy I of Great first at Memphis and then at The first Book of Maccabees Egypt (305-283 B.C.) built a Alexandria when a worthy tomb SCRIPTURE SEARCH mentions this breakup of the king- library of 500,000 volumes and a could be erected. The Jews in dom: “So Alexander the Great’s university at Alexandria that made Alexandria had an independent Gospel for May 3, 2009 officers took over his kingdom, the city a hub of the Greek world. organization directed by elders each in his own territory, and, after He adorned Alexandria with under a president. Ptolemy II (283- John 10:11-18 his death, they all put on royal sphinxes, obelisks, statues, palaces, 246 B.C.) further increased crowns and so did their sons after pavilions and parks. Alexandria Egypt’s prestige with the Pharos Following is a word search based on the Gospel them, for many years, causing developed into a major port lighthouse at Alexandria, one of reading for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle B: the much distress over the earth.” between Europe and Asia, because the seven wonders of the ancient At first the Ptolemies, with their Good Shepherd teaching of Jesus. The words can be it could accommodate large ships world. found in all directions in the puzzle. capital at Alexandria in Egypt, of this time. Ptolemy I even estab- In 283 B.C., he instituted a held dominion over Palestine from lished elephant-hunting base form of Olympic games. Here a GOOD SHEPHERD LAYS DOWN HIS LIFE HIRED WOLF COMING LEAVES RUNS AWAY KNOW ME Friends, truth and ants in the kitchen FATHER OTHER SHEEP BELONG THIS FOLD FLOCK TAKE IT UP have been finding ants in the AGAIN NO ONE FROM ME kitchen. This was surprising to MY OWN POWER COMMAND Ime because we never had an ant problem before. It’s still early EVERYDAY CATHOLIC in the spring, and I couldn’t figure FLOCKS OF SHEEP out why I’ve been finding these THERESA A. THOMAS little pests all over the white tile. Now I know. My four year old GNOLEBKNOWME is feeding them. I found her one have found a treasure. A faith- dropped conveniently in to our ONNEDCOMMAND crouched over one, peering at it ful friend is the medicine of life lives. We may meet such a friend through a magnifying glass as she and immortality. ...” at church, at our child’s school, OT I I NWODSYAL crumbles bread before it. “Watch!” Further in the book he offers through a mutual acquaintance. DAHMASEVAELO she directed me recently, “When I this advice, “Love everyone with a We may have known them for two feed him, he dances, mama!” deep love based on charity, but years or 20. We should always rec- SKDEOGFWWOLF Since I have informed her that form friendships only with those ognize these people for who they HEELRCANSEES ants in the kitchen are not good who can share virtuous things with are — God’s gifts and evidence of and that they do not make very you. The higher the virtues you his providential care. E IMLDSTNFRMI good pets, she has been chasing share and exchange with others, Here is a quick checklist of PTMGNHHNDEYH them with a broom. “Get over the more perfect your friendship some signs of a good friend: He here! You’re not getting away will be.” listens. He tells the truth. He wants HUOUG I EEOWOT from me!” I hear her shout. And True friends will not only tell what’s best for us in the long-run, then a menacing, “Where’s your us if there’s spinach in our teeth, even if makes us uncomfortable in EPRHRPROEOWL queen? We’re going to get her!” but often tell us the “tough stuff” the short-term. He is trustworthy. RJFEFLOCKPNL I am often like my four year too — like if there’s an attitude in He is loyal. And here is the most old, “feeding” undesirable things our heart we need to eliminate. A important characteristic of a good DODEHH I SL I FE and wondering why they continue good friend says, “Let’s go to friend and friendship: Our rela- © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com to bother me in life. I’ll grow an Mass tomorrow morning. We can tionship with him is based on a unkind thought, or nourish a bad take the kids for a doughnut after- common love of God and desire to habit, then wonder why I’m not wards.” If we resist she may chal- do his will. Basically, then, a good making spiritual progress or gain- lenge us gently, “Oh come on. friend will tell us when there are behalf of the many. ing control over an area in my life. What’s more important than that?” “ants in our kitchen,” which need PAUL The Christian liturgy is the If only I would be aware of the A true friend encourages us to eradicating, even if we don’t want work of Christ done on behalf of spiritual pests I am unintentionally mend our differences with another to hear it. And if we’re smart, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 the human race. His work is rec- feeding I could grow spiritually who has rubbed us the wrong way, we’ll be like my four-year-old onciliation. God was in Christ, and in holiness. instead of wallowing in self-pity. daughter who simply changed Father, but the gentiles, too. The reconciling the world to himself. This is where, I’m discovering, She makes us better, by holding us course when her mistake was whole inhabited world is includ- When we are initiated into good friends can come in. to higher standards than we may pointed out to her. We must be ed in the offering. Christ’s “ergeia” then we become Friendships are more than just want to hold ourselves, and by willing to adjust if necessary. We The second eucharistic prayer liturgical persons. We make the pleasant associations that can challenging us to live Catholically, are truly blessed if we have friends expresses the same sentiment. whole world into worship of make life more enjoyable or pro- heroically. who can see the “ants in our “From East to West you gather a God. vide relaxing conversation and an True friends will walk with us kitchen” and who will tell us so people to yourself so that a per- The Holy Father sees the opportunity for sharing ideas and on the path towards our journey to we can get rid of them. fect offering may be made to the essence of Paul’s mission as ideals. True friends can tell us become closer to Christ in this glory of your name.” In the doing liturgy. At the Notre Dame things we need to know about our- world. As Mary D. Ford writes in Bible, “perfect” means complete, Center for Liturgy, we concur. selves and our actions. They can the article,“What are Friends For,” finished, whole. The offering will We seek to understand liturgy as help us grow wiser and assist us in “Friends are for our growth in Theresa Thomas, parishioner of St. be perfect when all of humanity, the life of the church in motion. becoming better people. They can health, happiness and holiness on Matthew Cathedral Parish in and all the cosmos, is included in We hope you might consider challenge us to holiness. this earth in order to share together South Bend, is the mother of it. joining us June 15-17 at the sum- St. Francis de Sales in his clas- the gift of eternal life in heaven.” nine children and wife of David. The word for liturgy comes mer conference when we will say sic “Introduction to the Devout These true friends can be our Theresa Thomas may be contacted from “laos” and “ergeia.” It more about Paul as liturgical the- Life” states, “A faithful friend is a spouses, our siblings or previous at: theresathomaseveryday- means a work done for a people. ologian. See liturgy.nd.edu for strong defense, and those who find strangers who have somehow been [email protected]. It means the work of a few on details. MAY 3, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

COUGARS SWEEP OVER WILMINGTON COLLEGE Celebrating ‘Senior Day’ on Sunday at Cougar Field, senior pitcher Bart Schnur added a University of Saint Francis record with his game 2 win giving the Cougars a sweep over Wilmington College. Schnur pitched the first four innings, then senior team- mates Matt Degitz and John Schlichter finished what Schnur started for a 6-3 win. Schnur gets credit Sports for his eighth win in nine decisions and he set a USF high-water mark for pitching wins in a season. St. John soccer achieving ROYAL READER IS KING FOR A DAY Jason Baker, punter for the Carolina successful season Panthers, was a special guest at St. Therese School. He traded his football McCarthy, St. John-Fort Wayne BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN gave the Raiders their toughest jersey for a royal cape, crown and game so far in a 1-0 defensive scepter. Then he proceeded to walk FORT WAYNE — With a similar battle. down a red carpet while students in roster count and many of the McCarthy scored the lone goal same players as the winning foot- of the game, but it was Jake grades pre-k through grade 3 bowed to ball team, St. John-New Haven’s Britton, Jeff Heaton and Zink’s greet him. He shared a story, “T is for 2009 soccer team is also experi- tough defense that held strong for encing much of the same success the Raiders in the rain and cold, Touchdown,” with the students. After in the regular season with a 5-0 while Weston Painter had several start. awesome saves. And in a the story was finished, Baker took time In his eighth season physical match-up to talk to the students and answer any with Raider soccer, against the St. Coach Ed McCarthy Vincent 8 team, the questions, they might have about his Raiders won, 3-1, and assistants PROVIDED BY ST. THERESE SCHOOL career. Bryan Renbarger with goals from and Curtiss Zink McCarthy (two) have a special and Wellman. group. At the core Finally, last of the team are nine week the Raiders eighth-graders, most defeated the St. of whom have been Vincent 7 team, 3-0, playing soccer together with the Bishop Dwenger- since fourth grade. With 11 play- bound McCarthy scoring all three ers needed to field a team and no goals once again. seventh graders signed up, the The middle child of Coach Ed Raiders brought up four sixth McCarthy’s seven children, graders to complete their 13-man Adam, is most likely the leading list. scorer in the CYO this season, “Our team couldn’t be doing although official stats were not what they are doing without each available. McCarthy also felt his other. They all depend on each goalie Painter could be tops in other,” explained McCarthy. the league for least goals given In their season opener, the up. The Raiders have just one Raiders downed St. Joseph-St. match left yet in the regular sea- Elizabeth Ann Seton, 4-1, with son facing the St. Jude Eagles goals scored by Adam McCarthy this week. (two), Colin Zink and John A seeded tournament will fol- Wellman. Next up, St. John’s low and St. John-New Haven is played St. Charles. McCarthy certainly a favorite after finishing scored all three goals in the 3-0 runner-up to St. Charles in a 4-0 shut out. game a year ago. According to Coach Ed

MICHELLE CASTLEMAN St. John, Fort Wayne’s Jake Britton and Adam McCarthy run down field with St. Vincent’s Nick German in a CYO soccer match during the 2009 spring season. The Raiders beat the Panthers, 3-1. 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MAY 3, 2009 Hansen’s ‘Exiles’ offers good Catholic storytelling

BY YORK YOUNG fiction may or may not be going, his adult life. Converting against encouragement of a friend. His adventure, with sharp action writ- Catholics interested in this type of his parents’ wishes, he often felt poetry that was made known to ing mixed with the appropriate writing must take what they find. alone in his faith. In addition, he some in the literary world of the amount of character depth to lead here has been some talk in A current find of good, if not was often sickly and gave up poetry time barely moved them to com- the reader to embrace those who the Catholic book market excellent, Catholic storytelling is in at a young age, letting go of what ment, but after his death, at the are about to face disaster. Trecently about the lack of Ron Hansen’s “Exiles,” a historical he thought was a worldly affecta- young age of 44, the respect for his Hansen, a Catholic deacon, is fiction that is specifically novel that follows the parallel sto- tion that would hinder his spirituali- ability slowly grew. Now, he is well-known for authoring “The Catholic. There is even some ries of five nuns who lost their lives ty. He kept this under wraps so well considered to have been at the fore- Assassination of Jesse James by the debate in the famous that many of his Jesuit colleagues front of modern poetry. Coward Robert Ford,” made into a about Deutschland had no idea that he had written Meanwhile, the tale of the well-received movie starring Brad whether steamship in 1875 poetry. doomed nuns opens with snapshots Pitt and Casey Affleck. Turning his that is and the life of “The Wreck of the of each of the five in their early attention to a disaster and the inner necessari- Gerard Manley Deutschland,” however, was com- years, hearing the call of God, per- yearnings and desires of religious is ly a bad Hopkins, a Jesuit posed because of his great affection haps presented with a bit too much an interesting combination, one that thing, who wrote the for the inspirational story of the piety by Hansen. Once they reach he pulls off with an adequate meas- because poem “The Wreck five German sisters, and the the ship, the high seas becomes an ure of poise. there are of the so many Deutschland,” questions remembering the about fate of those Catholic Catholic sisters. fiction. Alternating Does it between the two Fort Wayne’s need to be stories as he goes Most Complete about along, Hansen Wedding Service. Catholic captures the pas- topics sion, courage and from a dedication to Our You can choose one or all Banquet Rooms Catholic Lord that religious of our services. We’ll make the best of writer? embody, some- Hotel Rooms your special event. Hall’s has been in the What are times in a day by Rehearsal Dinners the fea- day style that business of making people happy for tures that might look unin- Catering Service make it specifically Catholic? spiring in snapshot form, but over 60 years. You can trust us to And how does one evaluate — if becomes heroic in the face of the do it just right. Wedding Cakes you can identify it — the quality overall sacrifices they make for of Catholic writing? What makes Christ — and humanity. For more information contact Hall’s Guesthouse at: it good? Father Hopkins, a convert, Wherever the state of Catholic struggled and suffered for much of (260) 489-2524 • www.DonHalls.com

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HAPPENINGS Our Lady of Good Hope plans Cinco De Mary Claire Miller, 97, DEVOTIONS Ligonier Little Flower Theatre Mayo and Kermes festival St.Vincent de Paul Melinda S.Oviedo, 40, Elizabeth ministry memorial Mass Helene V.Harper, 93, to perform ‘Oliver’ Granger — St. Pius X Parish South Bend — Our Lady of St.Matthew Cathedral Fort Wayne — St. Therese Little will have a memorial Mass for Hungary, 735 W. Calvert, will Mary Schmieman-Iehl, St.Patrick have a Cinco De Mayo and 80, St.Mary Chester J.Jaworski, 92, Flower Theater will present those who grieve because of the Mishawaka “Oliver,” the musical based on death of an infant or child, mis- Kermes festival Saturday, May 2, Little Flower Winifred A.Wyss, 97, Martha V.Van De Charles Dickens’ “Oliver carriage or abortion (whether the from noon to 5 p.m. in the school Twist,” Friday, May 15, and loss was recent or long ago) or gym and grounds. Festival St.Vincent de Paul Wielle, 87, St.Bavo games, traditional food, pinatas, Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the loss of becoming a parent Edward W.Reed, 78, Monroeville the University of Saint Francis Mexican bingo, live music and because of infertility on Tuesday, St.Vincent de Paul Rosella F.Meyer, 95, North Campus Auditorium on May 12, at 6 p.m. Following the dancing groups. St.Rose Spring Street. Tickets are $7 and Mass, members of the Elizabeth available by calling (260) 747- Ministry support group will gath- Salad luncheon to benefit Dismas 9139 or (260) 747-2343 or at the er to share stories, pray for com- House On Saturday an International Christ Child Society plans garage sale door the day of the show. A fort and healing and support one South Bend — A salad luncheon Food Festival will be held. Fort Wayne — The Christ Child canned food item is requested for another through shared experi- to benefit Dismas House will be Proceeds further the mission of Society will have a garage sale the Food Pantry. ences. For more information con- held on Thursday, May 7, from outreach to the diverse popula- Friday, June 5, from 8 a.m. to 2 tact Theresa at (574) 243-8770 or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the First tion on the southeast side of Fort p.m. and Saturday, June 6, from The Enneagram: Understanding [email protected]. Presbyterian Church, 333 W. Wayne. 8 a.m. to noon at the Queen of Yourself and Your Relationships work- Colfax Ave. The cost is $7 per Angels Activity Center, 1500 W. shop at Victory Noll Center First Saturday devotions person and children five and Run for the Rams dinner auction State Blvd. Proceeds benefit Huntington — Victory Noll Fort Wayne — First Satruday under eat free. Volunteers are Huntington — The Run for the needy children in the area. Center in Huntington hosts pre- devotions will be Saturday, June needed to donate salads or Rams dinner and auction will be senters Sister Maria Beesing and 7, at the following locations: Fort desserts. To purchase tickets, Saturday, May 2, at the PAL Bishop Luers performs play Sister Ann Walters, who will Wayne — St. Joseph, 7:15 a.m.; donate or for more information Club, 2099 Riverside Dr., at 5 Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers explore these ideas in the pro- St. Charles, 8 a.m.; Sacred Heart, contact the Dismas House office p.m. Tickets are $60 per person High School will perform gram “The Enneagram: 7:30 a.m.; New Haven — St. at (574) 233-8522 or e-mail:dis- by calling (260) 356-2320. All “Beauty and the Beast” Understanding Yourself and Your Louis Besancon, 8:10 a.m.; St. [email protected]. proceeds benefit Huntington Thursday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m., Relationships” on Saturday, May John, 6:55 a.m.; Arcola — St. Catholic School. Friday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m., 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Patrick, 7:15 a.m.; Garrett — St. Rummage sale to benefit south side Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m., fol- cost for the program is $35 and Joseph, 8:40 a.m. Call (260)-749- community center Rummage sale lowing a tea party luncheon, and includes lunch. Registration 9396 to have your listing added. Fort Wayne — The St. Henry Bremen — Altar Rosary Society Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go deadline is May 1. For more Community Center, 3029 E. of St. Dominic Parish will have a on sale April 15 for $10. Tea information contact director Sue Little Flower Holy Hour Paulding Rd., will have a rum- rummage sale on Thursday, May party and performance tickets are Wilhelm at (260) 356-0628, ext. Fort Wayne — Father Jason mage sale Friday, May 15, from 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and $15. 128, or by e-mail at suewil- Freiburger will celebrate the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Friday, May 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. [email protected]. Little Flower Holy Hour at May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the parish hall, 803 Bike St. MacDougal Chapel on Tuesday, Open house planned May 5 at 7:15 p.m. to pray for Catholic Comment every Sunday Fort Wayne — Villa of the priests and vocations. Father TV Mass schedule for May Woods Senior Residential Living Jason is the associate pastor at TV MASS SCHEDULE FOR MAY in Fort Wayne at 7:05 a.m. Center, 5610 Noll Ave., will St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort on WOWO 1190 AM and have an open house Tuesday, Wayne. South Bend 10:30 a.m. 2 0 0 9 Fo rt Wayne 10:30 a.m. in South Bend at 7:30 a.m. May 19, from 2-5 p.m. Call Feast Day W I S E - TV,Ch .3 3 W N D U - TV, Ch . 1 6 (260) 745-7039 for information. FUNDRAISERS on WSBT 960 AM Fish, chicken and tenderloin dinner Fourth Sunday Father Drew Curry Father Kevin Ru s s e a u, C S C Light Weigh orientation meeting Huntington — St. Mary Parish St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Old Co l l e g e of Easter planned will sponsor a fish, chicken and May 3 Fo r t Way n e No t re Da m e Mishawaka — The Light Weigh tenderloin dinner (by Dan’s), on Catholic Bible Study DVD Friday, May 1, in the school series, without weigh-ins, orien- gym, 903 N. Jefferson St., from Father Daniel Le e u w Father Tom Mc Na l l y, C S C tation meeting will be held 4:30-7:30 p.m. Adult tickets are Fifth Sunday Provena Sa c red He a rt Our Lady of Fatima House May 10 of Easter Monday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. at $8, children 5 and under free. Av i l l a No t re Da m e St. Joseph Parish office, 220 W. Carry-out available. Also, a 50- Fourth St. 50 raffle and bake sale will be held. Father James Stoy l e SixthSunday Cat h e d ral of the Bishop John M.D’ Arcy Harvest House announces Older May 17 of Easter I m m a c u l ate Co n ce p t i o n Di ocese of FW-SB American Day celebration Rummage and bake sale planned Airs at 6:30 and 10:30 a.m. Kendallville — The Harvest Fort Wayne — St. Joseph-Hessen Fo rt Way n e House Council will have an Cassel will have a spring rum- Older American Day celebration mage and bake sale Friday, May The Ascension Father William Pe i l Father Glenn Ko h rm a n 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 24 Thursday, May 14, at of the Lord St .Anne Ho m e St .Ma ry of the Lake Immaculate Conception Church. Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to Fo rt Way n e Cu l ve r Doors open at 10:15 a.m. with noon in the gym located at 11521 old U.S. 27 South. On Saturday Mass at 11 a.m. A luncheon will Father Larry Kra m e r be served and includes entertain- there will be a $3 bag sale. The May 31 Pentecost Father Be rn a rd Ga l i c ment by a female barbershop bake sale will be hosted by the Sunday St . Paul of the Cro s s Holy Fa m i l y group and raffles. Tickets are $8 Girl Scouts and the money made Columbia Ci ty South Be n d and reservations are needed to from the bake sale will be donat- Rita at (260) 347-4014 by May ed to the Food Bank. 9. Visit www.diocesefwsb.org for a complete calendar of events in the diocese. 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 3, 2009

Someone to count on...

From the moment of birth

there is that mystical bond DIANE FREEBY Young people help carry the life-size picture of the Divine Mercy up to between mother and child... the altar of South Bend’s Holy Family Church, placing it alongside other items representing area parishes participating in the novena. Divine Mercy Mass was concelebrated by Holy Family pastor Father Bernard a source of strength, comfort, Galic, Father Edward O’Connor of Notre Dame, Father Chuck Herman of St. John the Baptist and homilist Franciscan Father Robert Melnick. and mercy that never fails... someone to count on. Susan Boyle, Sister Faustina

Can we count on you to help us continue to provide: and Divine Mercy

BY DIANE FREEBY Mercy of Jesus. He described St. •Adoption Services •Foster/Adoptive/ •Refugee Services Faustina as “another obscure woman who changed the world.” •Brief Services Kinship Care Training •RSVP (Retired Senior SOUTH BEND — What do recent Father Melnick explained how •Children’s Cottage •Immigration Services Volunteer Program) YouTube sensation Susan Boyle St. Faustina, a young polish nun and St. Maria Faustina Kowalska who was not seen as someone •Counseling Services •Hispanic Health Advocate •Senior AIDES have in common? According to the remarkable during her lifetime, was homilist at the April 19 Divine right where Jesus wanted her to be. •ECHO (Education Creates •Pregnancy Services Employment Mercy Mass held at Holy Family “She was in his very heart,” said (Hope & Opportunity) •Refugee Employment •Villa of the Woods Senior Church, quite a bit. Father Melnick, describing how St. Franciscan Father Robert Faustina had “mystical experience •Food Pantries Services Residential Living Melnick shared his analogy with after mystical experience, where the faithful on hand to wrap up the the Lord spoke to her, Our Lady Divine Mercy novena by participat- spoke to her ... giving her the mes- ing in Holy Mass. sage of hope. A message of hope Thank you... Father Melnick spoke of the 47- for all of us. A message of hope for year-old woman from a small town a world that had become increas- in Scotland. For those who have ingly cynical. A world that had for using your Catholic Charities envelope not seen her on the television show, become increasingly hopeless. And “Britain’s Got Talent,” Boyle is the the Lord said, I want everyone to in the collection on Mother’s Day! woman described in some newspa- know, though your sins may be pers as “the spinster who lived a scarlet, I will make you white as drab existence.” snow. Though you may be the That’s the secular media’s view. worst sinner in the world, I want to In reality, Boyle is the youngest of show you my mercy ... my mercy nine children from a very devout is greater than sin! My love is Roman Catholic family, living in a greater than evil.” Salute the Class of 2009! primarily Protestant country. Pausing to let that message sink Currently unemployed, she devoted in, Father Melnick asked why a Express your best wishes to your graduate her life to taking care of her mother message like that doesn’t grab the until she died. Now, Boyle wants to headlines today. He wondered why in TODAY’S CATHOLIC pull-out keepsake section be a professional singer. it doesn’t have people spontaneous- to be in homes on May 14, 2009 “Everybody thought she was a ly rising to their feet with applause, Today’s joke,” explained Father Melnick, like the crowd did while witnessing referring to the condescending Catholic the incredible beauty another unlike- looks Boyle received from the ly woman revealed by singing on a Heather Johnson “grad-ads” show’s judges and audience mem- popular television show. BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL are open to bers as she took the stage, “until Father Melnick continued, “The all high school she started to sing, ‘I Dreamed a Lord wants us to be Faustinas pray- ongratulations Heather, on your and college Dream,’ from a Broadway musical. ing, sacrificing, giving of ourselves This C graduates in ‘I dreamed a dream. I dreamed that to others. The Lord wants us to be 4” x 2” hard work for the past 12 years... love would not ever die. I dreamed “grad-ad” the diocese of Susans, willing to stand up, and and best wishes at Harvard that God would be forgiving.’ even to look like a fool until people costs Mom and Dad Fort Wayne- Those words, that music, this $50.00 hear that we have a message they South Bend. woman electrified the auditorium are desperate to hear and to  and everyone watching, and even embrace in their lives. If people electrifies people watching it on only knew the incredible beauty of Prepare your own congratulatory ad... YouTube right now.” God’s promises.” “grad-ad” sizes and prices: Father Melnick described the 4 inches wide x 2 inches deep - $50 according to sizes shown. Preferred format is PDF. As he wrapped up his homily, crowd that jumped to its feet in Father Melnick referred back to the (1/8 page) 4 inches x 4 inches - $100 We cannot accept Microsoft Publisher Files. spontaneous applause. He then con- United Kingdom’s version of (1/4 page) 6 inches wide x 5.5 inches deep - $150 (On request, Today’s Catholic advertising department tinued his homily, describing Easter “American Idol.” will prepare your ad at no additional charge) (1/2 page) 10.25 inches wide x 6.5 inches deep - $300 as more than a dream. He called it “Britain’s got talent, but the deadline for ads is May 1, 2009 All ads will appear in black and white. a “promise fulfilled; a pledge. It’s a church has got salvation! We’re not South Bend area: Fort Wayne area: pledge of God’s infinite mercy for contestants. We’re members of the For information or each and every one of us.” Jeanette Simon (574)234-0687 to place your ad, Tess Steffen (260) 399-1457 family. We don’t have to worry please call: The Franciscan friar then talked about being eliminated. The Lord email: [email protected] email:[email protected] about the humble woman who is has reached out to us. He asks us now forever linked with the Divine today to reach out to each other.”