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Think Green 50¢ April 12, 2009 Recycle this paper Volume 83, No. 15 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TODAY’S Easter Message The Easter Lily BY JOHN M. D’ARCY Origins and history shared “He saw and believed.” — Jn 20:8. Page 11 his profession from the Apostle John is from the Gospel that we will hear on Easter TSunday morning. Was this the full Easter that is asked of us Holy Cross in our daily life? It seems not. A more correct understanding of this sentence is to say, “He began Three to be ordained April 18 to believe.” Page 3 One scholar of the Gospel of John puts it this way: “This is not yet complete in the Resurrection: for that, it will be necessary for the mind of the to be open to the understanding Discerning ’s will of the Scripture Luke 24:45 for him to see the Savior, himself, and to receive from him the gift of Bishop’s young adult retreat the Holy Spirit. Only on these conditions, will he reach the fullness of Easter faith.” Page 4 — Ignace de La Potterie, “The Hour of .” There is ample evidence in the Resurrection accounts that the disciples were not ready to believe, and even in one case referred to the reports Sharing stories as “nonsense.” Yet later, while fishing on the lake, the apostles saw the Lord Jesus and John cried out, South Bend schools hold “It is the Lord.” Over 50 days the apostles saw him on many occasions and so did many others, as St. Young Authors event Paul recounts in the 15th chapter of Corinthians, Page 10 “He appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. To more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living ... after that he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.” Even this, while CNS PHOTO/COURTESY OF SCALA, ART RESOURCE necessary for the foundation of the church, was not Good Friday The Resurrection is depicted in this Renaissance fresco from the Chapel of St. Sebastian in yet full Easter faith. Lanslevillard, France. Easter, the feast of the Resurrection, is April 12 in the Latin rite this So before belief that he had, indeed, risen was to Diocesan offices closed year. spread across the world transforming hearts and minds, it was necessary for the apostles to see him. Bookstore open Saturday, This was a foundation stone for the church. And 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. prompted by the Holy Spirit, the fact of the Resurrection was preached all over the world; and it is still being preached today. ND Response holds Palm The fullness of Easter faith is found on the Sunday after Easter, when the Lord said to Thomas and the others, “Blessed are those who have not Sunday rally seen and have believed.” A divine intervention was necessary for anyone filled the sidewalks. Many participated in the to believe this. For us, it came at our and BY DIANE FREEBY group’s Red Envelope campaign, addressing continues with the sacramental life, especially the empty red envelopes to be given to Notre . Only a few saw him face-to-face, but NOTRE DAME — “Whatever else is clear,” Dame president, Holy Cross Father John I. that was one of the necessary foundation stones for said ’s Cardinal , “it Jenkins. Each envelope read: the faith that changed the world. We depend on is clear that Notre Dame does not understand “Father Jenkins, This envelope represents their report and on the grace of Christ given to us to what it means to be Catholic when they one child who died because of an abortion. believe, although we do not see. issued this invitation.” It is empty because the life that was taken Easter is a time to express our faith, and it will A crowd of some 400 cheered as Notre is now unable to be a part of our world. grow through prayer and the Eucharist. Dame philosophy professor Fred Freddoso This envelope was going to be sent to Let us stand every day in our actions and words quoted the president of the U.S. Conference President Obama on March 31. However, as for faith in the Risen Christ, who will transform all of Catholic regarding Notre he is scheduled to receive an honorary doc- who approach him in freedom and love. Dame’s decision to have President Barack torate of laws degree from Notre Dame on A blessed Easter to you all. Obama speak at this year’s commencement. May 17, we ask that you deliver it to him on Freddoso was one of the speakers at a Palm our behalf at that time.” Sunday prayer rally, organized by the campus St. Joseph County Right to Life president pro-life coalition, Notre Dame Response. Tom Gill was among those on hand. He Students, faculty, families and pro-life commended the Notre Dame students, and supporters from both near and far gathered said his group would be following their lead near the steps of the Administration Building. and suggests other pro-life supporters do the In addition to coffee and doughnuts, tables full of red envelopes and white carnations PRAYER, PAGE 20 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 12, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC newspaper of the at prayer Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 priests heard confessions, and it was my October; and what a joy it will be to be joy to receive the sacrament of reconcilia- with them at the chrism Mass in Fort tion in preparation for Holy Week. Wayne. PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy We break for lunch, and after the second On Monday evening at St. Matthew conference there is a eucharistic service. , South Bend, I am scheduled to have EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS The service included a Pauline litany and a three with me; in addition to NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad reading from the Pauline letters. A wonder- Fernando and Jake — there will be Charles &NOTES ful day for those called to be McCoy, CSC. Charlie is a mathematics Editorial Department and preachers of the word of God. expert; having obtained his doctorate in that We have an extraordinary presbyterate, difficult science (he has my special respect, PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY and a day with them is a joy. because I was so poor in mathematics). He FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, is scheduled to be ordained on Easter Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, Saturday at the Basilica of the Sacred Elmer J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Lenten Day of Recollection An evening of prayer Heart, along with other Holy Cross dea- Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, There were many special moments as a Prompted by our Diocesan Review cons. He has been working as a at Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister bishop, but none more important or more Board and Mary Glowaski — who acts as a Christ the King Parish, South Bend, under Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and filled with grace than when our priests pray coordinator for those who have been hurt the excellent guidance of the , Father Deb Wagner together around their bishop. It happens by sexual abuse from a (alas, still so Neil Wack, CSC. many times a year, and as I prepare these difficult to say), I led an evening of prayer We have 14 young men in the seminary notes late on Palm Sunday evening, I look for our diocese. I have accepted two more, Business Department and repentance this past week at the forward to the chrism Masses. But that is Cathedral of the . and others are moving through the process. BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice not what I am speaking of here. I refer to The prayer service, beautifully put I hope you pray for this every day; that AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber our Days of Recollection. together, gave all of us some time for young men of good quality will continue to BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol We had one this past Tuesday at the prayer. There was a litany of repentance come forward for the holy priesthood in our [email protected] place we always go, St. Martin de Porres and a time for silence. I am grateful to diocese. — sitting beside Lake Wawasee. It is a Mary, and also to Brian MacMichael who Advertising Sales point more or less of equal distance prepared this very moving service. Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) between our two large cities. This year, we This service was rooted, also, in the Hats off to the Knights (260) 456-2824 had one of our very largest groups ever. All directive that Benedict XVI gave For the second year in a row, in all, I think 86 priests. Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) when he came to visit us a year ago: Luers boys basketball team are state cham- We start around 10:30 a.m. Well, we are pions. As I write this, I am (574) 234-0687 supposed to start at 10:30 a.m., Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY scheduled to drop in on their pep but coffee and danish and time rally on Tuesday of Holy Week. together for priests — many of Two in a row. Remarkable. Published weekly except the fourth them living alone — is most “Rightly, you attach priority to showing compassion Sunday in June, first and third weeks in Many people think this team welcome. So by the time we could have played well against July, first week in August and last week herd everybody upstairs to the in December by the Diocese of Fort and care to the victims. It is your God-given the teams in the classes above Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., church, it is closer to 11 a.m. them; namely, 3-A and 4-A, and Our speaker this year was P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. responsibility as to bind up the wounds I believe that as well. Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, Father Tom Ascheman, SVD. Congratulations, also, to one IN, and additional mailing office. Father Tom has much experience of their most faithful fans, Msgr. as a retreat master. He is the caused by every breach of trust, to foster healing, Bill Lester, who coached basket- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: associate pastor at St. Patrick, ball years ago in Huntington. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Fort Wayne, and a true mission- attended many of the Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: ary. to promote reconciliation and to reach out with loving [email protected]. games, including the state cham- He, like so many today, is a pionship game. master of PowerPoint. The talk concern to those so seriously wronged.” MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort centered around St. Paul as Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) teacher and , for this 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. POPE BENEDICT XVI A visit with priests BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South is the Pauline Year, as you well know. On Palm Sunday afternoon, Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- shortly after leading the beauti- 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. The focus — fitting enough for Lent — was on forgiveness. ful liturgy at the Cathedral of the The morning talk on God forgiv- Immaculate Conception, I had News deadline is the Monday morning the great joy of visiting several of our before publication date. Advertising ing us, and the afternoon was especially “Rightly, you attach priority to showing compas- priests who are ill. This is a special respon- deadline is nine days before publica- profound and moving on reconciliation — sion and care to the victims. It is your God-given tion date. forgiveness between each other. Giving sibility of the bishop, and it was a joy to responsibility as pastors to bind up the wounds visit at Anne Home with Msgr. Lester, moving examples from his own life and caused by every breach of trust, to foster healing, LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- , and focusing on Christ and his Fathers Ray Balzer, Paul Miller and Bob to promote reconciliation and to reach out with Traub. Like all at Saint Anne’s, they are comes original, signed letters about relationship with Peter and Matthew, and loving concern to those so seriously wronged.” issues affecting church life. Although with many appropriate references to St. under the excellent pastoral care of Father we cannot publish every letter we Paul, it was easy to see that our priests Jack Overmyer — the chaplain there. receive, we strive to provide a balanced were very moved. I then drove a few miles west to visit representation of expressed opinions Deacons soon to be priests Father Bob Yast, former pastor of St. and a variety of reflections on life in the In both morning and evening, we had What a joy it will be to be assisted this short passages from movies; the first on St. Anthony’s, South Bend; St. Joseph, church.We will choose letters for publi- week by three deacons; that is, transitional Mishawaka; and St. Patrick, Walkerton. cation based on reader interest, timeli- Paul; and the afternoon from the “Life of deacons — those close to being priests. We Christ,” by Zeffarelli. They are all heroes, and it was a privilege ness and fairness. Readers may agree or have 11 men, young in spirit, studying in a to be with them for a short Holy Week disagree with the letter writers’ opin- These served to draw all of us into a program to be permanent deacons; and they visit. ions. Letters must not exceed 250 prayerful spirit. will be a on the diocese. However, words. All letters must be signed and There was no doubt that the use of the A Blessed Easter to everyone. this year at the chrism Masses, I will be See you all next week. Opening day is include a phone number and address PowerPoint and the films drew us into the assisted by three candidates for the priest- for verification.We reserve the right to conference and the prayerful spirit of the here. edit letters for legal and other concerns. hood. Lenten season. Two of those who are scheduled to be Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, with me at the Fort Wayne chrism Mass P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN this Tuesday night are: Deacon Jacob 46856-1169; or e-mail: The nature of the day Runyon — a native of St. Louis Parish, [email protected] At our Days of Recollection, the priests Besancon, and Deacon Fernando Jimenez. are looking for a word of inspiration, and ISSN 0891-1533 Born in Mexico, Fernando is a member of USPS 403630 the opportunity for the sacrament of St. Patrick Parish, Fort Wayne. These two penance; and this day provided both. Five men are scheduled to be ordained in APRIL 12, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Congregation of Holy Cross to ordain three priests NOTRE DAME — The Indiana an active member of his parish Province of the Congregation of youth group and the Boy Scouts. Holy Cross will ordain three new Following graduation from high priests on Saturday, April 18, at 2 school, Michka enrolled at the p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred of Notre Dame where Heart, located on the campus of he lived at Old College, the under- the . graduate seminary program at John G. Vlazny, D.D., Notre Dame, and earned his bache- of Portland, Ore., will confer the lor’s degree in philosophy from the sacrament of on Rev. university in 2004. Following a Mr. Vincent A. Kuna, CSC, Rev. year at the Holy Cross in Mr. Charles F. McCoy, CSC, and Colorado Springs, Michka returned Rev. Mr. Aaron J. Michka, CSC. to Moreau Seminary and Notre “The international Holy Cross Dame where he earned his master community is blessed to welcome of divinity degree in 2008. During these men who will bring hope and his seminary years, Michka volun- joy to many people through our teered with Hospice, the Center for ministries,” says Holy Cross the Homeless and the Women’s REV. MR. AARON J. MICHKA, CSCREV. MR. CHARLES F. MCCOY, CSC REV. MR. VINCENT A. KUNA, CSC Father Edwin H. Obermiller, direc- Care Center in South Bend, and tor of the Office of for also worked in prison ministry, the Congregation of Holy Cross, Parish in Colorado where he earned a doctorate in gram at the University of Notre adult education at a local parish, Indiana Province-Eastern Province. Springs as transitional deacon this mathematics. to entering the Dame. and marriage preparation through “These are a time of past year. candidate program at Moreau Following his final profession the Office of Campus Ministry at gratitude and celebration for us.” On Sunday, April 19, Kuna will Seminary in 2002, he was a visit- of vows with the Congregation of Notre Dame. Vince Kuna, CSC, grew up in celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving ing assistant professor of mathe- Holy Cross in the summer of 2008, Michka professed his perpetual Naperville, Ill., where he attended in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart matics at the University of McCoy was ordained to the dia- vows with the Congregation of grammar school and high school, at 10 a.m., which will be carried Wisconsin, Madison. Following conate and assigned to Christ the Holy Cross and was ordained to lettering in varsity swimming and on CatholicTV (Comcast Channel his candidate year, McCoy spent a King Parish in South Bend, where the diaconate in the summer of founding his high school’s water 268). He will also offer a Mass of year at the Holy Cross novitiate in he has served this past year as 2008 and was assigned to polo club. Kuna received his bach- Thanksgiving that evening in the Colorado Springs and returned to transitional deacon. Following his Parroquia de Nuestra Madre elor’s degree from the University chapel of St. Edward’s Hall, a Moreau Seminary in 2004 to com- ordination on Easter Saturday, Santísima de la Luz in Guadalupe, of Notre Dame in 1999 and, in the Notre Dame residence hall, at 10 plete his master of divinity degree McCoy will offer a Mass of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, where he fall of 2002, entered the candidate p.m. Additional Masses of at Notre Dame. During his years of Thanksgiving on April 19 at 12:15 has served as deacon and director program at Moreau Seminary. Thanksgiving are scheduled at St. study and formation at Moreau p.m. at Christ the King Parish, of the program during Following a year at the Holy Cross Parish in Seminary, McCoy volunteered with Holy Cross Father Neil Wack, the past year. Michka will cele- novitiate in Colorado, he returned Naperville, Ill., on April 26 and at with hospice and as a hospital pastor, concelebrating. McCoy will brate a Mass of Thanksgiving at to Moreau Seminary in 2004 Sacred Heart Parish in Colorado chaplain, served as a counselor at also offer a Mass of Thanksgiving Notre Dame’s Basilica of the where he served in several ministe- Springs on May 10. the Women’s Care Center in South at St. Patrick Parish in Lake Sacred Heart on April 19, 2009 at rial settings, including hospital The middle of three children, Bend, worked with the marriage Forest, Ill. 11:45 a.m. with Holy Cross Father chaplain, teacher, RCIA and mar- Charles F. McCoy, CSC, grew up in the preparation program through the Born and raised in Cypress, Peter Logsdon, pastor of Parroquia riage preparation, in addition to Chicago area and attended Office of Campus Ministry at Texas, Aaron J. Michka, CSC, attended de Nuestra Madre Santísima de la earning his masters of divinity Deerfield High School where he Notre Dame, served as assistant Cy-Fair High School where he Luz, concelebrating. He will also degree at Notre Dame in 2008. graduated as valedictorian in 1991. hall director and visiting assistant participated in band and lacrosse celebrate Masses of Thanksgiving Kuna professed final vows with He earned a bachelor’s degree at professor of mathematics at the and was a member of the Student in Guadalupe, Mexico, on April the Congregation of Holy Cross Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and finally Council and the National Honor 26 and in his home parish, Prince and was ordained to the diaconate and went on to graduate study at as assistant of Old College, Society. With interests in music of Peace Parish in Texas. last summer and has served at the University of Notre Dame the undergraduate seminary pro- and the outdoors, Michka was also Head of Holy Cross order asks President Obama to rethink position on abortion

BY JOHN THAVIS The 13-page letter, dated al freedom supersedes this obliga- ly. We insist on taking ourselves March 22, was made available to tion to protect and nurture human seriously; that is why there has Catholic News Service in Rome. life. been so much protest and turmoil ROME (CNS) — The head of the Father Cleary also prepared an “An ‘unwanted’ child comes in in regard to your presence at Holy Cross that abridged version of the text as an many forms: an untimely pres- Notre Dame,” he wrote. founded the University of Notre “open letter” to the president, ence; a disabled or deformed He suggested that at his Notre Dame has written to U.S. which was expected to be pub- creature; an embryo of the wrong Dame appearance Obama speak President and lished on the Web site of America sex; a child conceived out of about how Catholics “can be asked him to rethink his positions magazine. wedlock; a child conceived taken seriously for our faith con- on abortion and other life issues. Father Cleary’s letter began by through a hideous crime,” he victions without being dismissed U.S. Father Hugh W. Cleary, congratulating Obama on being said. offhandedly and shunned; it is too Holy Cross general in awarded an honorary doctorate Father Cleary said the United offensive to be ignored, it is Rome, said that when Obama from Notre Dame, and said the States has a history of defining unacceptable.” receives an honorary degree from university was honored to have the parameters of human life Father Clearly said in his letter the Indiana university and deliv- him deliver the commencement “when it suits our self-interest.” that he had been deluged with ers the commencement address in address. One example was slavery, justi- angry e-mails regarding Notre May, he should take to heart the The visit should be a “teach- fied by denying that a black Dame’s invitation to the presi- objections of Catholics who have able moment” for all involved, FATHER HUGH W. CLEARY, CSC human being of African descent dent. He explained that he has no been scandalized by the invita- Father Cleary said. was fully human, he said. authority over the decision-mak- tion. He asked the president to take Freedom of Choice Act.” Father Cleary noted that many ing by the university, which is Father Cleary asked the presi- advantage of the occasion to Father Cleary repeatedly quot- U.S. Catholics today feel their directed by a board of fellows dent to use the occasion to “give “rethink, through prayerful ed Obama’s words at the National beliefs are dismissed without the and a board of trustees. your conscience a fresh opportu- wrestling with your own con- Prayer Breakfast in February: serious attention they deserve. Priests and brothers of the nity to be formed anew in a holy science, your stated positions on “There is no God who condones Catholics recognize that they live Holy Cross order continue to awe and reverence before human the vital ‘life issues’ of our day, taking the life of an innocent in a pluralistic society, he said, serve at the university, and the life in every form at every stage particularly in regard to abortion, human being.” Sadly, the priest but also believe they have some- university’s president — at pres- — from conception to natural embryonic forms of stem-cell said, legalized abortion implies thing vital to say about life issues. ent, Father John I. Jenkins — is death.” research and your position on the that a person’s choice for person- “We want to be taken serious- always a Holy Cross priest. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 12, 2009 Discerning God’s will focus of latest Young Adult Retreat

built on an ongoing, intimate BY JEANNIE EWING relationship with God, that entails listening, solitude and silence. ANGOLA — As a young adult Because of this, all participants who has attended the Bishop’s were asked to turn off cell Retreat annually for nearly 10 phones, pages, iPods, laptops and years, it was clear that this year’s TVs in the rooms. retreat was going to be much dif- This year’s retreat was an ferent than the others on many oasis from the busyness of daily levels. First of all, the Campus life. Living without personal Young Adult Ministry (CYAM) technology for 48 hours provided staff was partially new, including countless opportunities for spiri- Bridget Becker as a campus min- tual reflection. During free time, ister and Mary Glowaski as participants could choose to pray CYAM director. Under this new the , attend eucharistic ado- dynamic, combined with the sea- ration, journal, read or walk a soned staff, it was thrilling to nature trail through the state park. watch the weekend unfold. As a result of disconnecting from In addition to new staff mem- personal technology, participants bers, there was a new location for were able to reconnect to God. the retreat — at Potawatomi Inn Those attending the Young Adult Retreat participated in group discus- PHOTOS BY BENJAMIN R. EWING As always, Bishop D’Arcy answered questions from partici- within Pokagon State Park. sion on finding one’s own . Mary Glowaski, left, and Bridget There, old friends reunited, while Becker, the new staff of CYAM, pants on Saturday afternoon, many of which demonstrated that new ones joined in conversation to all of those present. are in their faith journey. pose at the Young Adult Retreat. and fellowship. The overall The weekend’s theme was Participants were asked rhetorical he continues the process of dis- ambiance was one of change, but “Discernment,” an appropriate questions, such as, “What are cernment in his recent decision as these were clearly the delicate and fitting topic for every young three decisions I am facing now God’s will as I make these deci- to whether or not to attend Notre work of God’s providence, a gift adult, regardless of where they in my life? How can I know sions?” In many cases, these Dame’s commencement. questions facilitated small group As the diocesan shepherd and discussions regarding finding a public representative of the one’s vocation as priest/religious, , Bishop D’Arcy celibate single or married person. asked God through prayer before Parish Mission the Blessed Sacrament how he The wisdom of Father Tom Shoemaker, Father Kevin should respond to President St. Mary of the Annunciation • Bristol, Indiana Bauman and Bishop John M. Obama’s speech and honorary May 2-6, 2009 D’Arcy revealed that, in discov- law degree at Notre Dame. In ering one’s vocation, it is neces- courage and faith, he realized Presented by Father Angelus M. Shaughnessy sary to tap into several available God was asking him to stand up Order of Minor Capuchin resources. First and foremost is for life issues by declining atten- prayer, through eucharistic adora- dance at the commencement. In tion or spontaneous prayer, which this way, he hopes that President MASSES CELEBRATED: requires and com- Obama may come to understand how critical and central life issues Saturday, May 2 - 4:30 pm, Sunday, May 3 - 8:30 & 11:00 am, Wed., May 6 - 7:00 pm munication with God in solitude. Secondly, through prayer a strong are to the Catholic faith. The weekend concluded with Presentations by Father Shaughnessy May 3, 4, 5, at 7:00 pm desire may open towards one vocation over the others. God Sunday Mass during which (Reception following Wednesday evening Mass) plants these desires within . Bishop D’Arcy concelebrated Discussion with family and with Fathers Shoemaker and CONFESSIONS... friends about a particular voca- Bauman. Following the two-day Before and after each evening presentation (except Wednesday) tion follows and spiritual direc- retreat, each participant took away the gift of community as Before and after 9:00 am daily Mass and May 4, 5, 6 at 3:00 pm tion may be appropriate for addi- tional assistance. But above all, well as solitude and the reminder remaining close to the sacra- that God is actively involved in Father Angelus has devoted his life to delivering God’s message of joy, hope and a promise of everlasting life. ments, especially the Eucharist every detail of life. They all A message and teaching the fundamentals of through his missionary work in Papua, New Guinea and reconciliation is essential. became living aspects of and throughout the Unites States. Matthew Edmund Shaughnessy, was born on November 16, 1929 in Retreatants learned that dis- Sunday’s Gospel message, Rochester, Pa. He was baptized on November 24, 1929 at St. Cecelia’s Church in Rochester. For eight years he cernment is a process. Any con- “Unless a grain of wheat shall fall attended school there under the guidance of the Sisters of Divine Providence and graduated in 1943. Upon grad- clusion to major life’s decisions upon the ground and die, it — or even the smaller, daily ones remains but a single grain with no uation, he entered St. Fidelis College and Seminary in Herman, Pa. which was staffed by the Capuchin- life.” Franciscan Friars of the St. Augustine Province where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts. A talented — requires patience in waiting on and capable athlete in his youth, Father Angelus turned down an offer to play professional baseball as a left-hand- God’s timing. Discernment is 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 . Father’s theological studies took him to Capuchin college in , DC for four years where he received a Master’s Degree in . On June 4, 1955, Father Angelus was ordained to the priesthood at the hands of Bishop John McNamara in the Merc crypt of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. From 1956 until 1966, Father Angelus served as the ine y G Director of (S.F.O.) at St. Augustine Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Father iv if Angelus volunteered to work as a missionary in Papua New Guinea (P.N.G.) where he was spiritual director and D ts teacher in the Pontifical Seminary of Madang for eleven years. As a major part of his parochial ministry, Father and his parishioners built eleven permanent churches and three bush churches. While ministering to the needs of 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 western Pennsylvania. Under the auspices of St. Fidelis Retreat Center, he maintained a rigorous schedule of parish missions and renewals, preached and directed retreats, accepted parish help-outs, days of recollection and RCIA appointements for personal individual counseling. He continued this work for nine years out of St. Mary’s Friary, Export, PA and four years with St. Paulinus Church in Clairton, PA. Since July 1, 2001, Father Angelus has been ¦ Crucifixes ¦ Bibles stationed at Birmingham, Alabama as the Minister General to the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word. After circling the globe four times and traveling thousands of miles over barely navigable terrain, Father delights 320 Dixie Way North - South Bend in characterizing this present ministry as “the good life - a taste of the hundredfold here on earth.” (1/2 mile north of Notre Dame on SR 933) (574) 277-1400 411 West Vistula - Bristol (574) 848-4305 www.divinemercygifts.com APRIL 12, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 Pittsburgh named Prayer and penance service to head Diocese of Kalamazoo offers healing for abuse victims

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Cathedral and pastor of the cathe- the church has moved to root out BY BONNIE ELBERSON Benedict XVI has named dral parish. this evil, he added. Pittsburgh Auxiliary Bishop Paul Bishop Bradley was born Oct. In a recent letter to diocesan J. Bradley, 63, to head the 18, 1945, in Glassport, Pa. He FORT WAYNE — A prayer and priests about the upcoming Diocese of Kalamazoo, Mich. attended St. Meinrad Seminary in penance service held recently at prayer service Bishop D’Arcy The appointment was St. Meinrad, Ind. He also earned the Cathedral of the Immaculate clarified his position. “This announced in Washington April 6 a master’s degree in social work Conception in downtown Fort evening of prayer must be united by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, from the University of Pittsburgh. Wayne was a quiet affirmation of to all the other things that have apostolic to the United In 2003, he was named gener- the Catholic Church’s determina- been going on in our diocese, in States. al secretary and vicar for the tion to reach out to victims of which so many priests and Bishop Bradley succeeds Pittsburgh Diocese. On Dec. 16, abuse and their families. With have been involved; namely, the Bishop James A. Murray, 76, 2004, he was named auxiliary Bishop John M. D’Arcy as prevention and elimination of whose resignation was accepted bishop of Pittsburgh by Pope presider, the event focused on this terrible scourge through the same day by the pope. John Paul II. spiritual healing and redemption. making the church ever more law requires bishops to submit A former chancellor of the Bishop D’Arcy opened the safe for children through our safe their resignation to the pope Diocese of Lansing, Mich., evening of prayer and repentance environment practices and our when they reach age 75. Bishop Murray had been rector of by saying, “We’ve come to do careful screening.” In a statement Pittsburgh St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing penance for our own sins and the Pope Benedict XVI has Bishop David A. Zubik called the since 1973, and moderator of the sins of others.” instructed bishops to “bind up appointment “bittersweet.” CNS PHOTO/DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH curia since 1991 until his January Pope Benedict XVI has named He began by celebrating “the wounds, foster healing and pro- “We celebrate with the faithful 1998 instillation in Kalamazoo. gift of the child,” the wide-eyed Pittsburgh Auxiliary Bishop Paul mote reconciliation,” said Bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Bishop Murray at his episco- innocent, who is always learning D’Arcy. So his duty is clear. who will be blessed with Bishop J. Bradley, 63, to head the Diocese pal ordination said he would seek from others, trusting in his par- And all Catholics must be Bradley’s ministry,” he said. “At of Kalamazoo, Mich. The appoint- more priests to serve in the dio- ents and open to God. Children sensitive to the needs of the the same time, we realize that we ment was announced in cese. The first priest he ordained approach Jesus Christ in the abused, he added. It is important are losing an adviser, a leader, a Washington April 6 by Archbishop was Father Lawrence Farrell, a Eucharist by “opening their tiny for victims to know that the spiritual mentor and a friend who Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to 56-year-old widower and father hearts to him,” he said, and church wants to reach out to has served the church of the . Bishop Bradley of three grown children; he was understand God’s goodness by them and to bear their pain, and Pittsburgh so well since his ordi- is pictured in an undated photo. the first priest to be ordained in the good they see in their par- that this healing service is an nation as a priest nearly 38 years the diocese in about four years. ents, their teachers and others in extension of God’s love and ago.” Born July 5, 1932, in Jackson, positions of responsibility. When mercy. In addition, a Bradley said he felt is the key to the success in all Mich., Bishop Murray attended that trust is violated, innocence is victim outreach program is avail- humbled and honored by the ministry and certainly in this St. Mary elementary and high destroyed and irrevocable harm able, which offers counseling and appointment, and is eager to newly established ministry in the schools in Jackson, Sacred Heart is done. a meeting with the bishop. “become one with the faithful of life of the diocese,” Bishop Seminary in Detroit and St. John Bishop D’Arcy cited passages As harshly as he condemned Kalamazoo.” But he admitted he Bradley said at the commission- Provincial Seminary in the from Matthew’s Gospel when abusers, Bishop D’Arcy closed will “surely miss the , reli- ing of Sister Dorothy Pawlus, a Detroit suburb of Plymouth. He Jesus said, “Let the children by asking his listeners to begin gious and faithful” of Pittsburgh, Sister of the of was ordained a priest of the come to me, for the kingdom of the process of forgiving them. It his home for his 63 years. Nazareth, to her position at St. Lansing Diocese in 1958. heaven belongs to them.” may be difficult and requires He will be installed June 5 at Bartholomew Parish in Penn Following ordination, he was Likewise, he said, Luke’s Gospel purity of heart. “Blessed are the St. Augustine Cathedral in Hills, Pa. named parochial vicar of St. reveals that Jesus rebuked his pure of heart for they shall see Kalamazoo. Bishop Bradley was ordained Joseph Parish in St. Joseph, disciples when they tried to keep God,” he reminded them. Bishop Bradley was adminis- a priest for the Pittsburgh Mich., until 1961, when he was the children away from him. The diocesan review commit- trator of the Diocese of Diocese in 1971 and served for appointed assistant pastor at St. Indeed, Jesus exhorts all to be tee, along with Mary Glowoski, Pittsburgh for 15 months in 2006 the next 12 years as parochial Mary Cathedral in Lansing. In like children in order to enter his victim’s assistance coordinator in and 2007 following Archbishop vicar in three parishes. 1962 he went to The Catholic kingdom. Fort Wayne, Father Bob Schulte, Donald W. Wuerl’s appointment From 1983 to 1988 he was University of America in Speaking directly of the recent diocesan , and Brian to the Archdiocese of Washington director of the diocesan Office Washington, where he earned a clergy abuse scandal, the bishop MacMichael, director of the and before Bishop Zubik’s for Family Life. For the next licentiate in canon law in 1964. said, “Abuse by priests cries to diocesan Office of , appointment to Pittsburgh. eight years he was secretary for He was named assistant pastor heaven for vengeance … there is worked together to plan the serv- In that capacity, he established human services; his office was of St. Therese Parish in Lansing, no place in the church for a priest ice. a $1.25 million outreach fund for later renamed the Secretariat for where he served from 1964 to who has harmed a child.” And clergy sexual abuse victims. Social Concerns. 1968. He was appointed diocesan “Outreach and healing have been From 1991 to 1993 he also chancellor in 1968 — a post he central to our response,” Bishop was a member of the ministry held for 29 years. He was named Bradley said in a 2007 statement team serving Madonna del a monsignor in 1993. announcing the fund. Castello Parish in Swissvale, Pa. In 2001 “Rejoice in the Lord Later in 2007, he also appoint- In 1994 he was appointed pastor Always,” a collection of 48 hom- ed a as the diocese’s first of St. Sebastian Parish in ilies delivered during his episco- Spring Open House “parish life collaborator” to share Pittsburgh, returning to his first pal ministry, was published by in the pastoral care of a parish. diocesan assignment. Stuart Publishing Co. in Lansing. April 18th 10:00-6:00 “No one in the church engages In January 2001, he was Balloon Sale! in ministry alone. Collaboration named rector of St. Paul Each customer receives a balloon with a discount coupon of 10-50% off an item of their choice.

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(CNS) — EWS RIEFS WASHINGTON (CNS) — As The 14 people who died April 3 in N B Beth O’Reilly of Manassas, Va., the shooting at the American Civic grows larger with child, the Association — and the dozens Catholic mother of two other who escaped — reflected the INJURED MAN WALKS PAST HOUSE AFTER EARTHQUAKE young children sees her home city’s immigrant past and present, budget getting smaller as the as has the outpouring of support economy becomes more unstable. and grief from the region, accord- She is seven months pregnant. She ing to area priests and others. As said the prospect of the added word of events at the immigrant expenses that will accompany the services center spread that Friday, arrival of her child has created Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, some anxiety in her household, Catholic and Protestant religious but her religious convictions pre- leaders flocked to a Catholic vented her from terminating her Charities office nearby to provide pregnancy. “If my husband loses support for anxious relatives and his job, we’re going to be in real friends of people who were trouble,” she said. It didn’t sur- believed to be inside the agency. prise her to learn that abortion While police tried to understand clinics across the U.S. were what was happening at the center, reporting increased traffic in the counselors, clergy, translators and past several months. She told others gathered at Catholic Catholic News Service she was Charities, said staff member convinced the economic melt- Marsha Maroney. She told down has caused expectant moth- Catholic News Service April 6 ers to panic about their finances that dozens of counselors and oth- and how they will be able to afford ers with social service skills a new baby right now. If abortions would be on hand at Catholic are indeed on the rise in the U.S. Charities for as long as people and that is tied to the economic needed assistance in coping with meltdown, Deirdre McQuade, the worst crime Binghamton-area assistant director for policy and residents could recall happening communications in the USCCB in their community. Police said Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, Jiverly A. Wong, 41, barricaded an told CNS March 30 that it’s more exit route at the center with his CNS PHOTO/CHRIS HELGREN, REUTERS important than ever to inform car, then killed 13 people includ- An injured man walks past his destroyed house after an earthquake in the Italian village expectant mothers there is no need ing an English teacher and a dozen to resort to abortion and that assis- students. He shot and wounded of Onna April 6. A powerful earthquake struck a huge area of central Italy as residents tance is available to them. four others before taking his own slept April 6, killing more than 200 people and making up to 50,000 homeless. life, they said. Some claim Ohio man’s Marriage Act that defined mar- recovery related to Pope Iowa bishops: Allowing riage as a union between a man Vatican orders apostolic Changing tides may gay marriage ‘will and a woman. visitation of Legionaries bring unrestricted US John Paul II grievously harm families’ of Christ visits to Cuba CLEVELAND (CNS) — Some Pope mourns migrants people in Cleveland were connect- DAVENPORT, Iowa (CNS) — (CNS) — The WASHINGTON (CNS) — The ing a 26-year-old local man’s Iowa’s Catholic bishops vigorous- who drowned trying to Vatican has ordered an apostolic stars may be aligning for a rever- recovery from a gunshot wound to ly disagreed with the Iowa reach visitation of the institutions of the sal of the nearly 50-year-old ban the head that doctors said should Supreme Court’s unanimous deci- following on travel to Cuba by most U.S. cit- have killed him to a rosary blessed sion April 3 that strikes down state VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Too disclosures of sexual impropriety izens, a prospect hailed by farm- by Pope John Paul II that the man law defining marriage as a union many people fleeing extreme by the order’s late founder, Father ers, the tourism industry and the received from a hospital chaplain. of one man and one woman. “This and war die crossing the Marcial Maciel Degollado. The Catholic Church in both countries, Some labeled the recovery of Jory decision rejects the wisdom of Mediterranean from Africa in announcement of the unusual as well as by a majority of Cuban- Aebly, who was shot execution- thousands of years of human his- search of a better life in Europe, investigation was posted on the . Congress has already during a mugging Feb. 21, a tory. It implements a novel under- Pope Benedict XVI said. During Web site of the Legionaries of effectively relaxed the restrictions miracle and were speculating his standing of marriage, which will his midday recitation of the Christ March 31, along with the for Cuban-Americans to visit fam- case could help the sainthood grievously harm families and chil- Angelus prayer April 5, the pope text of a letter informing the ily in Cuba, by defunding enforce- cause of the late pope. Neither the dren,” the bishops said in a state- remembered the estimated 200- Legionaries of the pope’s deci- ment of a portion of the law in the Cleveland Diocese nor Vatican ment prepared by the Iowa 300 people who drowned a week sion. The letter, written by the 2009 omnibus appropriations bill. have commented on the Catholic Conference. The bishops earlier in the sea off the coast of Vatican secretary of state, The Treasury Department in case. Aebly and a co-worker, vowed to continue to protect and Libya when stormy weather Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, said the March posted new guidelines say- Jeremy Pechanec, 28, were both promote marriage as a union caused the sinking of the boats pope wanted to help the ing Cuban-Americans may now shot in the head in an apparent between a man and a woman and attempting to transport them to Legionaries of Christ deal with its visit relatives once a year, instead robbery when they were heading asked Catholics and other citizens Italy. “We cannot resign ourselves present problems with “truth and of once every three years. home after an evening out with of Iowa to call for a constitutional to such tragedies, which unfortu- transparency.” It said the visitation Treasury also posted information friends in downtown Cleveland. amendment on marriage. With the nately keep occurring,” the pope would be carried out by “a team of about procedural changes that will Pechanec did not survive his high court’s ruling, Iowa becomes said. The problem of the poor and ,” who were not identified. make it more viable for U.S. farm- injuries. After the shooting Aebly the third state in the nation to rec- oppressed trying to enter Europe Apostolic visitation is a form of ers to export their goods to Cuba. was taken to MetroHealth Medical ognize marriages for gay and les- through Italy and other internal church investigation Meanwhile, bills introduced in the Center, where doctors expected bian couples, after Massachusetts Mediterranean countries is so ordered by a pope and undertaken House and Senate with bipartisan him to die. Father Arthur and Connecticut. In its 7-0 deci- large that it “makes ever more by his delegate or delegates. The support would allow unrestricted Snedeker, a Cleveland diocesan sion, the court in Des Moines urgent coordinated strategies pope sets the jurisdiction and travel to Cuba by all U.S. citizens, priest who is a chaplain at the hos- ruled that “limiting civil marriage between the European Union and powers of the visitation, which ending the only U.S. ban on travel pital, gave Aebly the of to a union between a man and a African states,” the pope said. usually ends with the submission to a specific country. At an April 2 the church. At a press conference woman violates the Iowa Pope Benedict also called for “the of a report to the . In press conference, Republican and March 30, the day Aebly was Constitution.” The decision fur- adoption of adequate humanitari- February, Legionaries of Christ Democratic members of the released from the hospital, the ther allows gay and lesbian cou- an measures so that these migrants officials in Rome disclosed that House were joined by Cuban priest told reporters he had prayed ples full access to the institution of do not turn to unscrupulous traf- Father Maciel had fathered a immigrants, including Miami to Pope John Paul “to pray for civil marriage. The ruling resolves fickers,” who charge hundreds of child. Sources in Rome said the Auxiliary Bishop Felipe J. Jory and to protect him.” He said an action brought by six same-sex dollars for places on overcrowded, order was also looking into accu- Estevez, in calling for passage of he gave the young man the last of couples who were denied mar- unsafe boats. sations of financial irregularities the Freedom to Travel to Cuba a dozen rosaries the pope had riage licenses in Polk County by Father Maciel. Act, H.R. 874 and S. 428, in its blessed years before for the priest because of the 1998 Defense of Senate version. to give to patients. APRIL 12, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

held at the Century Center in Notre Dame South Bend on Sunday, April 19, from 1-5 p.m. Admission and parking for the event at the hosts eucharistic Century Center are free. Highlighting the event will be procession ROUND THE IOCESE three presentations focusing on A D critical topics from how to com- NOTRE DAME — The University of Notre Dame will municate with children to support- hold its fifth annual eucharistic ing each other during economic procession on Sunday, April 26. PREPARING HEARTS FOR HOLY WEEK uncertainty due to job loss. The Mass will begin at 11:45 a.m. in following presentations will each the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on be delivered twice throughout the the campus of the University of day: Notre Dame, followed by the pro- • 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.— It’s cession and a picnic lunch provid- Not What I Do, It’s Who I Am: ed by the campus Knights of Redefining Myself Columbus. • 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. — How All are welcome to join Father Much to Tell? How to Talk to Your Patrick Neary, rector of Moreau Children Seminary, and the Notre Dame • 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. — It’s community as they celebrate Not About Me, It’s About Us: Christ’s presence in the Eucharist. Supporting Each Other Cosponsored by different groups The event will also feature sup- from Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s porting organizations and vendors and Holy Cross College, the pro- from social service agencies, con- cession is a revival of an old tradi- sumer credit counseling services, tion at the university. utility companies, education insti- Children of Mary is organizing tutions and employment coun- a 40-hour devotion leading up to selors. the eucharistic procession. “This is our way to assist peo- will be held ple who have lost their jobs or are for 40 hours before the procession affected by the job loss of a fami- in the Log Chapel near Bond Hall. ly member during these very diffi- In case of rain, the procession cult, uncertain and even frighten- will be held inside the basilica ing times,” said Sister Laureen after the 11:45 a.m. Mass. The Painter, SJRMC’s vice president 2010 procession will be held on of mission integration. Sunday, April 18. For more information on the To support future eucharistic “Economic Hard Times: A Family processions, donations can be Affair,” call (574) 855-5858. made to Notre Dame Campus Ancilla College hosts Ministry, with eucharistic proces- PROVIDED BY BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH sion added to the memo line. Mail preview day donations to Father Kevin The CCD children and parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Albion meditated on Russeau, CSC, 114 Coleman- the events of Holy Week last Sunday. The children in grades 1-4 presented a para-liturgy DONALDSON — Over 100 peo- Morse, Notre Dame, IN 46556. A ple were in attendance for Ancilla charitable donation receipt will be (reenactment) of the Last Supper. A group of young adults present the mimed Stations College’s annual “Preview Day,” sent to those who include their of the Cross, something some of the youth had participated in at St. Mary School in an event designed to help students name and return address. familiarize themselves with facul- Avilla. Their hope was to prepare hearts to enter more deeply into the celebration of ty and campus life. Student receives National The event — primarily organ- Holy Week. ized by Sarah Lawrence, assistant Scholastic Art and director of admissions — gave Writing Award potential students and their fami- National Scholastic Art will be the other winners will receive a basket primitive rule of the Order of lies the opportunity to learn more FORT WAYNE — The National first week in June. of Bishop Dwenger gear. Friars Minor,” she said. “April 16, about academic opportunities, Scholastic Art Awards begin at the Hoeffel will be attending the The public is invited to donate 2009, is thus a day for the entire financial aid, athletics, campus regional level in January, when Institute of Art in Chicago, for shoes and attend both events. For Franciscan family to celebrate the life and even receive a detailed teachers select and enter works of Fashion Design. more information contact Melissa foundational text that has enabled campus tour. Students were also art from over 500 middle and high Wheeler at mwheeler@bish- millions of Franciscan over the able to discuss potential majors schools from Indiana and Ohio to Bishop Dwenger hosts opdwenger.com or (260) 496- past eight centuries to live a with faculty, as well as interview a the Fort Wayne Art Museum. Over 4700. Gospel way of life in imitation of panel of current Ancilla students. 3,000 pieces are judged by three fishing for soles Jesus Christ.” Many of the attendees had the artists in areas of drawing, paint- FORT WAYNE — Bishop celebrate As part of the celebration, opportunity to take their place- ing, design and sculpting. Dwenger High School Principal 800th anniversary Father Kramer will lead a renewal ment tests and register for classes Bishop Luers High School sen- Fred Tone will be fishing for of professions and vows for all for the upcoming 2009 fall semes- ior Nate Hoeffel won gold for his shoes for Darfur on April 16, COLUMBIA CITY — The joy of Franciscans present, both secular ter. portfolio and his black dress when he will be on the roof of the Easter Week will be the backdrop and religious. “We were ecstatic about the design. Hoeffel was selected as school near the main entrance for a special eucharistic celebra- The Secular Franciscan frater- turnout for preview day,” said one of the top five of the 200 gold from 7-10 a.m. to collect new ath- tion as Franciscans from the Fort nities of the Fort Wayne area Lawrence. “It was exciting to recipients to receive the American letic shoes for the school’s Wayne area gather in Columbia invite everyone, both Franciscans have potential students and their Vision Award, as well. All region- Holocaust Shoes for Darfur col- City at St. Paul of the Cross and those who love all things families on campus to showcase al level gold recipients’ works lection. Church on April 16 at 6:30 p.m. Franciscan, to come join this spe- Ancilla College and all Ancilla were photographed and sent to The school will meet for an Father Larry Kramer, pastor of St. cial celebration. Refreshments has to offer.” New York for further judging. assembly in the main gym at 2:35 Paul of the Cross and himself a will be served after Mass. Attendees were also treated to The number of national gold p.m., when Principal Tone will Secular Franciscan since his sem- a catered lunch in Cana Hall and a winners totaled 10,000 entries. fish for shoes. Each box of shoes inary days, will celebrate a Mass Assisting families formal welcoming by Ancilla Hoeffel won gold in this group will be listed with the name of the of thanksgiving in honor of the affected by job loss College President Dr. Ron May. from a total of 200 winners. donor whether a teacher, student, 800th anniversary of the founding Ancilla College is a Catholic, Hoeffel’s dress, a linear design alumnus, parent or community of the Franciscan Order. SOUTH BEND — two-year, co-educational, liberal with more than 33 layers of tulle member. The winner caught will According to Sister Anita Regional Medical Center, Family arts college in Donaldson, spon- applied in ruffles and a yard of win a prize. Holzmer, OSF, spiritual advisor to and Children’s Center (FCC) and sored by the Poor Handmaids of braided trim completing the The prizes include — for a several of the Secular Franciscan the Century Center are sponsoring Jesus Christ. bodice, will be on display in New teacher, Principal Tone will serve in the area, April 16th an event to help families York through June and July and as his/her substitute for a morn- is a very important day in the his- with the difficulties of dealing will travel the U.S. for two years ing,; a student will win a pizza tory of the Franciscan Order. with the worst economic recession to promote the visual arts. party in the cafeteria at BDHS for “April 16 is the date traditionally in recent history. “Economic Hard The award presentation from him/herself and nine friends; all given for the papal approval of the Times: A Family Affair,” will be 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 12, 2009 long-standing work among the ‘Father Tom O’Connor disadvantaged make him a good Light of Christ Award’ for fit for the 2009 award. Proposal to create child poverty commission The Father Tom O’Connor 2009 to be presented Light of Christ Award was creat- FORT WAYNE — St. Mary’s ed in late 2006 to honor individu- moving through General Assembly Catholic Church and the Diocese als whose faith and life reflect of Fort Wayne-South Bend the ideals and attributes exempli- INDIANAPOLIS — The word Conference who testified before announce that William D. Critell, fied by Father O’Connor during child poverty may conjure up an the House panel in support of SB principal of Price Elementary his years as a priest and as pastor image of a youngster from a third INDIANA 260, agrees that family fragmen- School and president of the Fort of St. Mary Catholic Church. world country, not a child from tation does contribute to child- Wayne Principals Association, Nominations are open to persons the heartland of the United hood poverty and hopes that the has been selected the winner of of all . Previous winners States. But Indiana has its fair CATHOLIC commission will recommend the 2009 Father Tom O’Connor include Church of the Brethren share of child poverty — as high governmental policies to promote Light of Christ Award in educa- member Cliff Kindy, 2007, for as 28 percent in some counties CONFERENCE family unity. tion. his efforts in the area of peace according to U.S. Census infor- “The commission, which will Critell will receive the award and justice, and Sister Janet mation compiled by to the BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER be composed of the real experts from Bishop John M. D’Arcy Gildea, a medical doctor and a Indiana Youth Institute. Why is in child poverty like those from and St. Mary’s pastor Father Sister of Charity in El Paso, the child poverty rate in Indiana our own , aca- Philip A. Widmann in a ceremo- Texas, 2008, for her work in so high? ed the legislative tasks and demia, governmental agencies ny at noon on April 15 at St. racial and cultural diversity. The Lawmakers in the Senate Kruse’s assignment was to and community outreach organi- Mary’s Church in downtown Fort award carries with it a monetary overwhelmingly supported a bill address childhood poverty. zations, are precisely the group Wayne. gift to the winner’s charity or to investigate the issue by creat- “The purpose of the bill is to best equipped to address the heart Critell, 54, earned both bache- project of choice. Bishop D’Arcy ing a two-year government com- continue to keep the children of of the problem and address the lor and masters degrees in educa- said the Award was created to mission to study the issue and poverty before the Indiana full range of issues contributing tion from Ball State University, encourage “the next generation of make recommendations to com- General Assembly,” said Kruse. to childhood poverty,” said where he also received an Father Toms.” bat the problem plaguing “Poverty has been with us since Tebbe. “Issues like employment, endorsement in teaching the dis- Indiana’s children. the beginning of man and will career development, access to advantaged. Most of his work in University of Saint Francis The proposal, SB 260, probably always be with us, but health care and affordable hous- education has been in service to authored by Sen. Dennis Kruse, that doesn’t mean we ignore it or ing must be addressed in addition students from lower-income fam- hosts community health (R-Auburn), which passed the accept it. I think we have an obli- to family fragmentation. This ilies. screenings, fair Senate, 41-7, would create a 23- gation for our generation to do comprehensive approach pro- Initially as principal at member panel composed of child what we can do to reduce child- vides Hoosier families in poverty Bloomingdale Elementary School FORT WAYNE — The School of poverty experts from governmen- hood poverty,” said Kruse. “The the best opportunity to get out of for 12 years and currently at Health Sciences at the University tal agencies, non-profit advocacy commission will be an effort in poverty.” Price, Critell has visited every of Saint Francis (USF) will host groups, faith-based community Indiana to reduce childhood A legislative study committee business near the school to Focus on Health on Friday, April groups, and area academia from poverty by 50 percent by the year as set forth in SCR 26 is com- enhance the ability of the com- 17, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Indiana University, the 2020. There are roughly 20 other posed exclusively of lawmakers. munity and the school to work Hutzell Athletic Center. University of Notre Dame and states that have similar commis- The panel would begin in July together. And he has striven to At this event, participants 18 Purdue University. The goal of sions in place to address the 2009 and make a recommenda- help students understand the years and older may take advan- the panel is to design a plan with problem,” he said. tion to the General Assembly environment is a critical part of tage of many free health checks bi-annual benchmarks to achieve One critic of the plan, includ- prior to the 2010 legislative ses- their future, stressing the impor- including blood pressure, vision, a 50 percent reduction in child- ing Rep. Cindy Noe (R-Carmel) sion. tance of healthy minds and bod- height/weight/BMI, and colorec- hood poverty in Indiana by 2020. who serves as the ranking “Due to the nature and limited ies. tal cancer screening kits. Balance The bill requires the commission Republican on the House Family, scope of a legislative study panel, Critell was suggested for the testing for age groups at risk, to issue a final report by the year Child and Human Affairs SCR 26 alone would be insuffi- Light of Christ Award by fellow foot screening, skin screening, 2011. Committee, the panel which cient to accomplish the goal of educator Mary Mavis, who noted hearing screening and peripheral The plan also must incorpo- passed the bill 9-1, that reducing child poverty,” said in her nomination letter that he is vascular mini-screens will also be rate provisions, which assist the the proposal doesn’t get at the Tebbe. someone who always thinks out- offered. An optional fasting parents of children living in root cause of the problem — Tebbe is not alone in his side the box. Mavis wrote, “Mr. blood chemistry test with cardiac poverty including workforce family fragmentation. Noe sup- thinking. Kruse said that while Critell is an individual whom stu- profile is available for $28, as is training; educational opportuni- ports an alternative proposal there has been some opposition dents look up to and come to for a hemogram that tests for anemia ties; affordable housing; child offered by Sen. Luke Kenley (R- to his bill, SB 260, it has been advice, help and to learn general for $7. This year a TSH (thyroid) care and early education pro- Noblesville) Senate Current limited. “The vast majority are life skills. He often rides the bus and PSA (prostate for men only) grams; after school and mentor- Resolution 26 (SCR 26), which favoring it,” said Kruse. “My home with the students, eats will be available with blood ing programs; and access to requests that legislative council anticipation is that the bill will lunch with them, interacts with draws for $20 each. Francine’s affordable health care including establish an interim study com- pass this year and become law them on the playground, and Friends will also be on site to access to mental heath and sub- mittee on the economic impact of and the governor will hopefully takes a genuine interest in their offer mammograms. An appoint- stance abuse programs. family fragmentation. sign it.” lives on a daily basis.” ment is required for mammo- Sen. Kruse said he got According to “The Taxpayer Senate Bill 260 passed the A native of Westfield, Mass., grams; call (260) 483-1847 for involved in the issue in June of Costs of Divorce and Unwed Senate panel, 9-0, and on the and a member of St. Peter scheduling and pricing. 2008 when he, along with four Childbearing,” a study released Senate floor, 41-7. The House Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, For information, pick up a other lawmakers, attended a con- by the Institute for American Family, Child and Human Affairs Critell describes himself as “just brochure at Wells Fargo Bank or ference hosted by the National Values, the cost of family frag- Committee passed the bill, 9-1. a big kid.” According to the the Allen County Public Library, Conference of State Legislatures mentation to state and local tax- The bill now moves to the full Father Tom Award committee, visit www.fohealth.com or call (NCSL) and learned about the payers in Indiana is a least $839 House floor for approval. The Critell’s ability to move beyond (260) 399-7700 ext. 8501. problems facing the working million annually. Indiana General Assembly must the usual, his strong faith and his poor in America. 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GRANGER — If artists march to The Annual Bishop’s Appeal of Fort Wayne the beat of a different drummer, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South • Most Precious Blood — the same could be said for the Bend includes a funding program $15,000 to update lighting in the “March to the Arts” event held to assist less affluent parishes. A school March 26 at St. Pius X Catholic Parishes-in-Need Fund • St. Henry — $10,000 sub- School. There was the expected: Committee, appointed by Bishop sidy for sending students to other parents marching through the halls John M. D’Arcy, met recently to schools looking for their children’s paint- review parish requests for • St. Therese — $20,000 to ings and drawings. And there was “needy” projects. The committee replace roof of school building the unexpected: a well-rounded recommended a total of $199,345 fine arts program, including stu- be granted to 15 parishes for 19 Fort Wayne area dent music and dance performanc- essential projects, enabling them • St. Joseph, Garrett — es in the lobby every 15 minutes to arrive at a more stable exis- $16,000 for school energy con- throughout the two-hour event. tence. servation package The evening began in the gym “Obviously, we can’t meet • Sacred Heart, Warsaw — with prayer led by the Father Bob every request submitted by the $6,000 to purchase eight laptop Lengerich, associate pastor. Music parishes,” said Father Robert C. computers for teachers teacher Joan Currie then conducted Schulte, vicar general/chancellor student choirs, representing several of the diocese. “We have to con- South Bend grades, in song. Art teacher Anne sider the nature of each request in • Corpus Christi — $25,000 Wadzinski presented awards to light of the total needs and finan- for renovation of parking lots for about a dozen students celebrating cial resources of the parish as parish and school property their various artistic styles. The well as the other parishes in the • Holy Family — $15,000 to awards were not judged by first-, diocese requesting funding assis- replace roof on rectory second- or third-place rankings, DIANA LYNCH tance,” he continued. “If all or • Our Lady of Hungary — but rather by the style and philoso- St. Pius X student Kristina Lynch poses next to her win- part of a request cannot be met, $1,475 to replace leaking steam phy of great artists like Picasso, ning sculpture at “March to the Arts,” a fine arts event held there often the committee will recom- pipes, $10,500 to repair plaster in Calder, Matisse, Seurat and Van recently. Kristina won the Calder Award for “creating artwork by focus- mend the parish apply to another five school classrooms and $450 Gogh. ing on shapes in a new way.” fund of financial resource in the for a new door frame and crash Betsy Palmer, a school parent diocese or community or seek bar for boiler room emergency and the March to the Arts coordi- other alternatives.” door nator, explained the thought certificate from the school recog- samples and design and create Some funds usually remain in • St. Adalbert — $22,000 for process behind the awards. nizing her for a fellowship she ceramic works with inlaid rocks the account for use throughout correction of parish office exits “Calder said he painted with recently received through Lilly based on photographs. the year by parishes when a new in accord with fire code shapes, so the winner of the Calder Endowment, Inc. Wadzinski is one “Anne spurs the imagination need arises. If all the money is • St. Augustine — $5,000 for Award would go to a student who of 129 Indiana educators to receive and encourages self expression in not used in 2009, however, it will tuition subsidy and $2,170 for used shapes in a bold way. Van a Teacher Creativity Fellowship every child that enters the class- be carried over and allocated to ParishSoft software Gogh said, ‘What would life be if through Lilly. Thanks to the room. We are so blessed to have next year’s Parishes-in-Need • St. Casimir — $5,500 to we had no courage to attempt any- $8,000 grant, this summer such a giving and talented teacher fund, Father Schulte explained. replace curb and sidewalk in thing?’ This award would go to a Wadzinski will pursue her project at St. Pius,” Palmer said. “Hopefully, this money will front of former school building student who showed courage in his Art and Geology: A Systemic St. Pius X Catholic School is strengthen these parishes finan- • St. — or her artwork by taking a risk and Connectedness. She will travel the completing its first academic year. cially, increase their outreach and $2,000 for repair of roof on trying something new.” Colorado Plateau and photograph The “March to the Arts” event is improve their ability to do the school building and $4,250 to Principal Elaine Holmes pre- its stratigraphy (regional rock and expected to be an annual tradition work of Christ,” said Bishop replace church doors sented Wadzinski with a framed mineral formations), collect rock at the school. D’Arcy. 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BY JENNIFER OCHSTEIN It’s likely that her mother may conference committee and teaches be “Tiny the Tomato’s” biggest kindergarten at Holy Family fan. School in South Bend. “It’s impor- MISHAWAKA — Milissa Peffley Sara said she made up the story tant for them to know that they can won’t likely soon forget the story about the tomato because she learn how to be writers.” “Tiny the Tomato.” wanted to make something that And because they are not When she gets home from a doesn’t talk judged on the stories that they year-long tour in “come alive and write and are not competing, they Iraq, her daugh- do something. feel more comfortable sharing the ter, Sara York, “I made it work they’ve done, she said. will present it to “You can express your fun,” she said. “They get to meet students her. While writing from other schools and get to meet Sara, 9, a creativeness and write is fun, more than a real author,” Kuczmanski said. third grader at that, Sara said, it Indeed, Laurence Pringle, an Christ the King helps her be cre- author from New York who writes school in South about whatever you want.” ative. about animals and nature, Bend, wrote it at “You can explained his craft to the young school for the SARA YORK express your cre- authors. 17th Annual ativeness and Along with sharing their work Catholic write about and sitting in on workshops with Schools Young whatever you Pringle, the students were enter- Authors’ want,” she said tained by musical group Two Bugs Conference. about why she likes writing. in My Ear. And while students “She’s coming home April 10,” That’s partly what the confer- shared their work, parents heard Sara said of her mom after sharing ence organizers were hoping stu- how they could reinforce the disci- her story during small group time dents would get from their time pline of writing for their children. at the conference. “I’m saving it there. But it seemed that Lucy for her so she can read it because “They can all be writers,” said Harmon, 8, a second grader at St. she wanted to read it.” Marit Kuczmanski, who is on the Joseph School in South Bend, did- n’t need convincing. She shared her story called “The Happy Postman,” based on the called “The Jolly Postman,” by Janet and Allan Ahlberg and American Girl Kitt Kittredge. “I wanted to write this because JENNIFER OCHSTEIN I thought it would be funny if a Sara York, 9, a third grader at Christ the King school in South Bend, happy postman was delivering let- shared her story, “The Tiny Tomato,” at the 17th Annual Catholic Schools ters,” she said, adding, “I like to Young Authors’ Conference. She said she’s saving the story for her mother. write about whatever I want.” Serrans honor high schools

BY ELMER J. DANCH

SOUTH BEND — Selected stu- dents from both Saint Joseph’s and Marian high schools, along with their administrators and “Everything I ever needed to know… teachers, were significantly hon- ored by the Serra Club of South I learned at Corpus Christi Preschool! Bend on its 60th anniversary — for exemplary courage, strong ”Peggy Foldenauer is one of the area’s most beloved and respected moral character and spiritual commitment to Jesus Christ and preschool teachers. She uses a Pre-Kindergarten curriculum for his church. preschoolers in the 4’s/5’s class, and offers one of the few The special event was held at PHOTOS BY ELMER J. DANCH preschool programs for 3-year-olds. St. Patrick Center and attracted a Students who were honored with exemplary awards are with their par- record turnout. Dr. Richard ents at the Serra Club award presentations. From left, are Kevin Kearney, “It’s the ‘magical years!’ I just love it … I can think of nothing else Dornbos, District 7 governor of Mary Kearney and Elizabeth Kearney, all of Saint Joseph’s; Lynn Rhody, I’d rather do than teach preschool. To me, it’s not a job … it’s a Serra, praised the recipients for Erin Rhody and Eric Rhody, all of Marian. their continued moral and spiritu- vocation!” -Mrs. Foldenauer (Marian High School ‘77, Saint Mary’s College ‘81) al service to others and presented “When I pick my son up from preschool, the special awards to the four stu- dents. teacher and the children all have smiles on He also praised the parents for their faces! Mrs. Foldenauer really makes their and for being the parents feel involved!” -Tracey K., Christian models to members of their family and community. Corpus Christi parent Open Prior to the luncheon, the Registration An investment for life – Corpus Christi entire group attended Mass in St. on now! Patrick Church. continues to educate children in grades K-8. The four students specially Registration is now underway, so call for information on class size honored were Matthew and openings. Come be a part of the Cougar Family! Goepfrich and Mary Kearney of Saint Joseph’s High School; and Families of exemplary students who were cited for Serra Club honors Erin Rhody and Jim Hunckler of also shared in the presentation awards. From left: Baby Joseph 2817 Corpus Christi Dr., South Bend, IN 46628 Marian High School. Hunckler being held by his father Matthew, Anita Hunckler and son Jim, 574-272-9868 • www.corpuschristischool-southbend.org all of Marian; Jo Ann Goepfrich, Matthew Goepfrich and Joseph Goepfrich, all of Saint Joseph’s. APRIL 12, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 11 THE HISTORY OF THE EASTER LILY Lilium longiflorum, the regal white lily a fitting symbol for the spiritual meaning of Easter

BY DEB WAGNER

he Easter lily is a welcomed guest to the households of many every spring. The Latin name for the Easter lily is Lilium longiflorum. Although a native to the Ryukyu Islands of southern Japan, the Easter lily as an Tindustry is an American success story. Prior to 1941, the majority of the Easter lily bulbs were exported to the United States from Japan. World War II eliminated the dependence on Japanese-produced bulbs and commercial bulb pro- duction shifted to the U.S. The Japanese have never been able to regain any of their lost market share due to the superior quality of the U.S.-grown bulbs. In 1919, a World War I soldier, Louis Houghton brought a suitcase full of hybrid lily bulbs to the southern coast of Oregon, which began the U.S. production of Easter lilies. He generously distributed bulbs to everyone he met. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, the supply chain of bulbs from the Japanese was abruptly cut off. As a result, the value of lily bulbs did anything but plummet and many turned their hobby of growing lilies into a business venture. The Easter lily bulbs at that time were called “White Gold,” and growers everywhere wanted to cash in on the crop. By 1945, there were about 1,200 growers producing bulbs up and down the Pacific coast, from Vancouver, Canada to Long Beach, Calif. Over the years, the total number of Easter Lily bulb producers shrunk to just 10 farms in a small, isolated coastal region straddling the Oregon-California border. This region, called the Easter lily capital of the world, produces nearly all of the bulbs for the blooming potted Easter lily market. The Easter lily capital is accessible only by a narrow and winding coastal high- way banked by magnificent redwood forests, overlooking the spectacularly scenic Pacific Ocean. It seems only fitting that the symbolic flower of Easter, which adds beauty, grace and fragrance to millions of homes, businesses and churches, has its roots in such a pristine and beautiful corner of the world. But, producing quality, consistent lily bulbs proved to be an exact and demanding science with specific climatic requirements. The Easter lily bulbs are harvested in the fall, packed and shipped to commercial greenhouses, where they are planted in pots and forced under con- trolled conditions to bloom for the Easter holiday. The states that produce the highest number of white trumpet shaped potted Easter lilies, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are Michigan, California, Pennsylvania and Ohio. For many, the beautiful trumpet-shaped white flowers symbolize purity, virtue, innocence, hope and life — the spiritual essence of Easter. Often called the “white-robed apostles of hope,” lilies were found growing in the Garden of Gethsemane after Christ’s agony. Church dogma says it is the beautiful white lilies that sprung up where drops of Christ’s sweat fell to the ground in his final hours of sorrow. Churches continue this tradition at Easter time by banking their altars and surrounding their crosses with masses of Easter lilies, to commemorate the Christ. Since the beginning of time, lilies have also played significant roles in symbolism associated with the vocation of motherhood. The pure white lily has long been closely associated with the Mary. In early paintings, the angel is pictured extending to the Virgin Mary a branch of pure white lilies, announcing that she is to be the mother of the Christ Child. are depicted bringing vases of white lilies to Mary and the infant Jesus. It is also believed that when the Virgin Mary’s tomb was visited three days after her burial, it was found empty save for bunches of majestic white lilies. Early writers and artists made the lily the emblem of the Annunciation and the Assumption of the Virgin: the pure white petals signifying her spotless body and the golden anthers her glowing with heavenly light. In yet another expression of womanhood, lilies had a significant presence in the paradise of Adam and Eve. Tradition has it that when Eve left the Garden of Eden she shed real tears of repentance, and from those remorseful tears sprung lilies. The spiritual principle held here is that true repentance is the beginning of beauty. A mark of purity and grace throughout the ages, the regal white lily is a fitting symbol for the spiritual meaning of Easter. Gracing millions of homes and churches, the flowers embody joy, hope and life. The Easter lily is a very sacred flower that serves as a beautiful reminder that Easter is a time for rejoicing and celebrating Jesus’ resurrection. 12 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 12, 2009 Newfound faith helps parishioner weather storms

BY KAREN CLIFFORD him and he didn’t recognize me, parish. During the time when which I ’t understand because Shelly was to have her first recon- I haven’t changed in 30 years,” ciliation, she and Dale were visit- MISHAWAKA — Each year the Seely jokes. ing Israel. With Father Scheidt’s journey in faith known as the Rite Ferguson was happy to permission, Shelly was able to of Christian Initiation of Adults become Seely’s sponsor and receive the sacrament while in (RCIA), beckons those who want noticed the spiritual growth in . to know more about the richness him as the RCIA process unfold- Father Scheidt saw the value of of the Catholic Church. Dale ed. Seeing him receive the including the entire Queen of Seely, a parishioner at Queen of Catholic sacraments and being Peace community this year in Peace Parish in Mishawaka, who evangelized in the faith were RCIA. “Every Wednesday we have was confirmed at last year’s milestones that Ferguson remem- had a back to basics Catholicism Easter Vigil, along with his spon- bers of Seely’s spiritual journey. course to which the RCIA are sor Dennis Ferguson, and pastor, One of the most anxious invited, but also the rest of the Father Daniel Scheidt, share their moments that Seely remembers parish is invited. Our numbers have recollections of RCIA and how it was his first reconciliation. His ranged from anything from 50 to continues to evolve at their parish. approach to asking for God’s for- 120 people a week,” says Father Seely’s immediate attraction to giveness in a Protestant back- Scheidt. During Lent the group Catholicism was the liturgy. He ground did not require studied Matthew Kelly’s book, was especially intrigued with the from a priest. Seely credits “Rediscovering Catholicism.” church’s emphasis on apostolic Ferguson in helping him appreci- “We break into small groups succession. ate the value of the sacrament. so that we get to know our faith, “There was seriousness about “One of the greatest surprises get to know Christ and also get to sacred things that I did not find and delights was reconciliation. I know each other better,” he adds. myself experiencing in other found it an incredibly liberating Those involved in RCIA con- churches,” Seely explains. Once and healing thing once I had gone BY KAREN CLIFFORD tinue to be active in the parish the RCIA group began, he found through it,” he says. From left are Dennis Ferguson, sponsor, Father Dan Scheidt, pastor of once they have gone through the the network of people to be com- Father Scheidt recalls Seely’s Queen of Peace and Dale Seely, who was confirmed in the Catholic Easter Vigil. Another man that forting. enthusiasm in RCIA and how it Church at the 2008 Easter Vigil. had gone through Seely’s RICA “When you walk into a parish has evolved since his confirma- class last year became a sponsor it is sometimes very difficult to tion at the Easter Vigil. “It was been enriching for all involved. creativity that benefited him in for someone going though the feel at home as such, especially amazing to see as the year went Ferguson notes how both have the RV industry he’s now devot- program this year, Father Scheidt when you don’t know what is on, not only was his hunger satis- seen their roles at church evolve. ing to the spread of the Gospel. It notes. going on with Mass,” he adds. fied, it increased all the more to “I was his sponsor and now he is is amazing in God’s providence “Some of the people that have Seely recalls that he and his the point where now he is actually the captain of the Bible study and how the Lord provides the gone through RCIA have become sponsor Dennis Ferguson both leading a Bible study group in our I’m the executive officer. That’s resources necessary to weather pillars of our parish and form the went to Bethel Bible College and parish. The movement that how the Holy Spirit works.” the unpredictable storms of this central volunteer core. There are a participated in a Bible study class brought him into the church is In December of 2008, Seely world,” Father Scheidt explains. lot of parish resources that are together 30 years ago. The two now drawing other people to lost his job in the RV industry. The RCIA process has had an expended, but the fruitfulness of had lost touch over the years and share in the gifts he has received,” Father Scheidt says that Seely’s effect on Seely’s family and the the program is the people that it wasn’t until Seely spotted Father Scheidt says. faith has helped him through this Queen of Peace community as receive these gifts become all the Ferguson at Mass that he saw his The weekly Bible class that difficult time. well. Seely’s , Shelly, is going more generous in giving,” Father college friend again. “I went up to both Seely and Ferguson lead has “The same determination and through RCIA this year at the Scheidt concludes. Making Catholicism a ‘family’ event Mom, dad and follow suit with son, sibling

BY TIM JOHNSON ily to follow me into the Catholic didn’t have to force this on him,” faith.” says Chris. As for mom, Lee, she says she And Lee adds, “I wasn’t sur- FORT WAYNE — Last year, as a would have joined the church last prised and was happy for Alec.” seventh grader at St. Aloysius year, but it was too late for the Chris feels that Catholicism is School, Yoder, Alec Wampole RCIA classes when she and Chris right for this military-background joined the Catholic Church at the looked into joining the church. family. Chris says, “Alec loves to Easter Vigil. This year at the Lee says it is “fate” that draws help people. He has that selfless Easter Vigil, his dad Chris, mom her to Catholicism. “It’s just the service that the military preaches.” Lee, and younger brother Spencer, way the cards played out. And Alec’s devotion to the faith now a seventh grader himself, will “I’m adopted, I’m from Spain,” has caught the interest of his broth- follow Alec’s lead. she says. “My adoption paper con- er Spencer. Chris explains On any given Sunday, it’s not ditions stated that I was to be Spencer’s influence: “For the most unusual to find Alec, now an raised Catholic. My adoptive par- part it probably was Alec. Younger eighth-grade student at the rural ents encouraged me to seek out brothers have a tendency to look Yoder school, serving Mass, of many faiths, but discouraged me up to their older brothers and be which he comments, “I feel closer from being Catholic.” THE WAMPOLE FAMILY like them whether they admit it or to God,” when he assists. What Lee looks forward to the not.” Alec says it was “the communi- most is growing in the faith. stays together.’ There’s more — but even though they were But Chris quickly adds,”Also ty, the religious teaching at school Lee and Chris have been com- together time when we’re at Baptist, they all had different I’m sure the atmosphere at St. Al’s and Father Dom,” St. Aloysius ing to Mass at St. Aloysius Parish. church.” beliefs and teachings. It was was a key contributor too.” pastor, that encouraged him to join They live in the city of Fort Wayne Chris tells of his faith back- almost like it was a different God Spencer claims the influence of the church a year ago. and drive out to St. Aloysius ground, “I’m from Wisconsin and at each church.” his school in his decision: Alec says that when he took School every school day, twice, was raised as a Baptist. I was in This is what led him to the “They’ve helped me become more RCIA instructions last year, “the and now to Mass on weekends. Sunday school, etc. When I was Catholic Church, he says, “The attached to Christ. They’ve helped teachers and my friends helped out But attending Mass as a family is 10, the church was hit by lightning teachings from the Catholic me choose the right path in friend- a lot.” important to the Wampoles. and burned down. The pastor Church are consistent from church ship.” He adds, “My old pastor at our “By keeping Christ as the cen- moved away, and we stopped to church.” But he, too, adds, Alec’s deci- old church encouraged me too.” ter of the family, it helps to center going. I never asked why. The Wampoles were pleased sion “inspired me to join.” And This year, as he witnesses his or balance, unify the family,” says “After joining the Army and when Alec announced last year he Spencer, too, has intentions to mother, father and brother joining Lee. moving around every two years,” wanted to join the church last year. immerse himself into parish life as the church, Alec comments, “I Dad Chris, adds, “I heard once he tells Today’s Catholic, “I/we “I was glad that he found some- a Mass server at St. Aloysius. think it’s a great thing for my fam- that ‘a family that prays together went to many different churches thing that he wanted, and that we APRIL 12, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 13 POPE ARRIVES TO LEAD PALM Divine Mercy Sunday forgives SUNDAY MASS AT THE VATICAN

BY DEB WAGNER est sinners. ‘Holy God, holy Mighty One, Catholic Christians are called holy Immortal One, have mercy to trust in Jesus no matter what on us and on the whole world.’” FORT WAYNE — Divine Mercy the trial and show mercy to oth- Sister Kowalska says Jesus Sunday is celebrated seven days ers by performing the corporal later told her to say this chaplet after Easter Sunday and reminds and spiritual . repeatedly. It is believed that any- the faithful to pray for mercy and In her diary, “Divine Mercy in one who says it at the hour of to forgive others in order to gain My Soul,” Sister Kowalska says death will receive great mercy. eternal life. God gave her a striking vision of Priests often recommend it to sin- The message and devotion to his mercy in 1933. She wrote, “I ners as the last hope and pray it Jesus as The Divine Mercy is saw a great light, with God the themselves. It is believed that based on the writings of St. Father in the midst of it. even the most hardened sinner, if , an uneducat- Between this light and the earth I he recites this chaplet, will ed Polish nun, who, in obedience saw Jesus nailed to the cross and receive grace from the infinite to her spiritual director, wrote a in such a way that God, wanting mercy of God. diary of about 600 pages record- to look upon the earth, had to The message of mercy is sim- ing the revelations she received look through Our Lord’s wounds ple — God’s mercy and forgive- about God’s mercy. Even before and I understood that God ness is for all. CNS PHOTO/MAX ROSSI, REUTERS her death in 1938, the devotion to blessed the earth for the sake of Father Gaughan prays the Pope Benedict XVI arrives to lead Palm Sunday Mass in The Divine Mercy had begun to Jesus.” Of another vision on Divine Mercy Chaplet almost spread throughout the world. Sept. 13, 1935, she wrote “I saw everyday. His reasons for doing St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 5. The pope said The message of Divine Mercy an angel, the executor of God’s so are simple. “We’re a society daily self- in imitation of Christ was the key to the is not new, but is a reminder of wrath ... about to strike the earth that really needs hope. God’s what the church has always ... I began to beg God earnestly grace is his mercy towards us. Christian life. “Sacrifice and renunciation belong to the taught through Scripture and tra- for the world with words which I We need his mercy and mercy just life. Whoever promises a life without this continuing dition — God is merciful and heard interiorly. As I prayed in from others,” he says. forgiving and his followers must this way, I saw the angel’s help- gift of self is fooling people,” the pope said. show mercy and forgiveness as lessness, and he could not carry well. out the just punishment.” Holy Week at St. Monica - Mishawaka Father Joseph Gaughan, pastor The following day an inner of Most Precious Blood Parish in voice taught her to say this April 4 & 5, Palm Sunday April 12, Easter Morning Masses: Fort Wayne says, “It is theologi- prayer on ordinary rosary beads: (REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE) cally correct that there is no “First say one ‘Our Father,’ ‘Hail 7:30 am unforgivable sin except sin Mary’ and ‘I believe.’ Then on Vigil Mass Saturday: 5:30 pm 9:30 am: Children’s Mass & Handbells against the Holy Spirit.” He fur- the large beads say the following ther explains that “the function of words: ‘Eternal Father, I offer Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:00 am 11:00 am - Adult Choir the Holy Spirit is to draw us clos- you the body and blood, soul and April 9, Holy Thursday:7:00 pm O er to Jesus Christ, but if we divinity of your dearly beloved refuse the direction of the Holy Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in Mass of the Lord’s Supper Last Reconciliation Rites before Easter: Spirit through our freedom, then atonement for our sins and those Friday, April 3 -11:00 - 11:55 am, we cannot get to heaven.” April 10, Good Friday: Noon of the whole world.’ On the prior to 12:05 pm Mass However, in the Divine Mercy smaller beads pray the following: Liturgy of the Passion devotion, the message calls peo- ‘For the sake of his sorrowful and ple to understand that God’s love Passion have mercy on us and on April 11, Holy Saturday: 222 West Mishawaka Ave. Saturday, April 4: 9:00 am is unlimited and available to the whole world.’ In conclusion 8:00 pm - Easter Vigil MISHAWAKA everyone — especially the great- pray these words three times:

You Have Experienced His Passion and Resurrection. Now Come and Celebrate His Divine Mercy!

Feast Day Mass MERCY SUNDAY April 19, 2009 Chaplet 2:30 PM Holy Mass 3:00 PM Confessions 1:30 to 3 PM The Catholic Cemetery is a sacred place, long Cemetery has many other burial options available Eucharistic Adoration since consecrated according to our Catholic tra- including garden crypts, cremation niche colum- dition. The Catholic Cemetery has beautiful, bariums, and mausoleum entombment spaces. 2:00 to 2:30 PM tree-lined areas available for burials. Respond We invite you to consider your burial v now if you would like these lovely areas for your needs thoughtfully and without pressure final resting place. before the need arises, relieving others of Holy Family Church In addition to in-ground lots, the Catholic those difficult decisions. 56405 Mayflower Road Call Larry Fisher at 260.426.2044 for an appointment or visit the Cemetery Office at South Bend 3500 Lake Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For the Sake of v www.catholic-cemetery.org Your Sorrowful Passion, Everyone Have Mercy on Us Welcome! Promotion ends June 1, 2009. 14 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 12, 2009

EDITORIAL Easter joy he U.S. bishops report that as many as 150,000 new or returning OMMENTARY TCatholics are expected to join the Catholic Church in 2009. We C feature some of these new Catholics, from our own diocese, in this week’s paper. TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Dioceses across the nation, including Fort Wayne-South Bend, Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, celebrate the Rite of Election at the beginning of Lent. In our dio- cese, 425 participated in the rite from Fort Wayne and South Bend: IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] this includes 164 catechumens and 261 candidates. A catechumen is an unbaptized individual. A candidate is an individual baptized for the National Catholic Bioethics be presented to a bold human being in another Christian denomination or is a lapsed Catholic who was All children are Center in and that he who flaunts God’s laws by pushing never formed in the faith and needed to complete his initiation. holds a doctorate from Yale and has embryonic experimentation and It is a joy to welcome new members to our faith. We welcome studied at Massachusetts doing all in his power to further abor- and congratulate them. We also offer encouragement to those who The column by Father Tad General/Harvard Medical School tion and to promoting it so as to have lapsed from the faith to come home. Perhaps what is needed Pacholczyk in the March 29 issue and in Rome. I hope he will contin- become a law of the land? is simply an invitation from you or me. of Today’s Catholic made me cry, in ue his learning and find out more Secondly, if our country had a sadness and in anger. I am offended about love, families and children. prominent, gifted lawyer, doctor, or that you printed it. Nancy Shaffer scientist whom the public knew Let the students speak Father Pacholczyk writes of chil- Niles, Mich. preyed on little children, would Notre dren born out of wedlock (40 percent Dame ask him to address the student We congratulate the motivation of the student groups at the of all American children today, for Father body, if he promised he would not University of Notre Dame who have created ND Response to lead according to recent news stories) and speak on sexual aberrations? the student responses denouncing the university’s choice, President from in vitro fertilization. He says, Jenkins Lastly, the Son of God was spit on, ridiculed and put to death for us Barack Obama, for the May 17th commencement speech. “By pursuing children in a disordered Regarding the invitation extended These students have taken the stance that life is sacred and that way, we end up undermining the sinners; ought he to have his teach- to President Obama to deliver the ings put aside for a fallible creature the U.S. president’s policies on many of the issues are in direct very blessings we seek for our life Notre Dame commencement address and for those around us.” who despises them? Isn’t this adding opposition to church teaching. and receive an honorary degree, I’d another sword to Our Lady’s seven? A series of events planned by ND Response began last Sunday, I want to tell Father Pacholczyk like to ask Father John Jenkins three that those “very blessings” he refers Father Jenkins most assuredly Palm Sunday, with Harold Cassidy, who has litigated pro-life cases questions. has our prayers for he needs heaps to are the children that God gives First, as president of Our Lady’s that have advanced the true rights and interests of pregnant moth- us. We rejoice with the parents over of grace from the Holy Spirit in this ers, being the keynote speaker. university, you must surely want to distressing situation. How hard to each and every child, no matter how honor her and our beloved Lord by The Sunday gathering was prayerful and “the university com- the child was conceived. right so far-reaching a wrong. whatever you do. How then does it Marge Hunkeler munity (was) respectfully reminded to celebrate its Catholic char- I have learned that Father happen that an honorary degree is to acter and to defend those nonnegotiable principles for which Notre Pacholczyk is director of education South Bend Dame stands, including an overarching recognition of the inherent dignity and value of all human life. This event was also a response to University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, CSC, who expressed the hope ... that the invitation of President Obama will present an Hey brother, gotta a light? authentic ‘basis for an engagement with him’ on those key issues that ‘we care so much about.’” or you smokers ready to dig Let us support this student-led coalition, pray for their success into your pocket for a and pray along with them. One can access and follow their efforts Flighter, it is an all too famil- with e-mail updates or RSS feed by signing up at the iar phrase once used to strike up a THE INDIANA KNIGHTS www.NDResponse.com Web site. The site notes that financial conversation or maybe you really BY ROBERT HARTENSTEIN donations may be considered to the Notre Dame Fund to Protect did need a light. But that’s not Human Life, sponsored by the Notre Dame Center for Ethics and where I am going with this col- Culture. Donations to this fund are immediately available to assist umn for April. in pro-life efforts at student and university-wide levels. A priest in Youngstown, Ohio, cated abortion or embryonic stem- lives today, and we Knights must The students have organized a nightly rosary at at who gave a homily I wish I had cell research that took the life of a be there as a light of truth to our authored or at least recorded, never-to-be-born child. We open families, friends and community 9:30 p.m. to pray for the conversion of President Obama, for recently mesmerized my wife and greater respect for life, “and the Catholic identity of Our Lady’s the paper or turn on the television as an example of how to do what me. The general idea went some- to more news about this-or-that is right. university.” Others are asked to support and join the ND Response thing like this. scandal regarding Catholic lay Our , especially coalition on this matter. In a time when a friend or even people or priests. Some state legis- Catholic universities, must be Also ongoing is the red envelope campaign. Red envelopes are a stranger was in need for help, lature attempts to pass legislation taken to the task of respecting the empty representing “one child who died because of an abortion.” anyone’s help, were we there as a somewhere to restrict specifically teachings of the church and not The student coalition is asking that Father Jenkins personally deliv- light in their life? Did we extend a the Catholic Church in some way. bowing to political niceties. We er the red envelopes to President Obama hand or a kind word to soften a And someone, somewhere, is ask- stand fully behind our priests and Also to be noted, several other bishops and organizations have pain or fix a muffled cry for help? ing if we gotta light. bishops in union with the church. denounced the university’s choice of commencement speaker. Were we a light to that person? Do we have the right answer to They know we can be counted on Besides Bishop John M. D’Arcy, who said he will not attend the Try to remember all the bring truth to the conversation and to support all that they do. We ask commencement, several other bishops, as of press time, publicly moments in our lives where all we offer a light of hope and under- again, gotta light? announced their opposition to the university’s invitation. They had to do was reach out as mem- standing? Are we as members of In planning our lives as Knights include the following: Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, the bers of the the Knights of Columbus ready to and the future focus of our coun- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops president; Cardinal Daniel and be a comforting light — go all the way in providing that cils; be looking for opportunities DiNardo of Galveston-Houston; Archbishop Timothy Dolan, newly maybe even a saving word. light? to bring that light to others in our appointed archbishop of New York; Archbishop John Nienstedt of Remember a time when we We can choose to add fuel to an churches and communities. Seek St. Paul and Minneapolis; Archbishop Eusebius Beltran of observed a less fortunate someone, already bad situation or we can out the tough decisions that others City; Archbishop John Myers of Newark, N.J.; Bishop hungry or cold. Maybe there is an explain the truth of our faith and pass by. Look for the face of Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix; Bishop Gregory Aymond of Austin; elder man or woman living out the fleeting madness of those despair and offer a light. Bishop Robert Lynch of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Bishop Edward their life in a nursing home, alone, rejecting God. It’s easy to wave The Knights of Columbus stand friendless, waiting to simply die. the flag of protest; harder still to for charity, unity and as Slattery of Tulsa; Bishop R. Walker Nickless of Sioux City, Iowa; Could we have been there as a ray Paul CB Schenck, on behalf of Bishop Kevin Rhoades of stand apart saying enough is the very foundation of our order. of God’s love? Were they sound- enough. “While you have the light, The light of the Knights is the Harrisburg, Pa.; Bishop Thomas G. Doran of Rockford, Ill.; Bishop lessly asking if we had a light? believe in the light and become light of love for our brothers and Rober Robert C. Morlino of Madison, Wis.; Archbishop Alfred C. Did we ignore a young child, children of light.” sisters. Our light is the light of Hughes of ; Bishop Joseph F. Martino of Scranton, maybe our own, when they plead- After Jesus had said this (we Catholic truth. Now more ever it is Pa., and Bishop John M. Dougherty, auxiliary bishop of Scranton. ed for some attention, just a kind read in John 12:36) he withdrew time to have the courage to stand In addition, the Knights of Columbus and the St. Louis University word? Is anyone listening? Gotta and kept himself hidden. tall for our faith. Students for Life have voiced opposition to the invitation. light? Looking back at the first 300 Today we are faced with a soci- years of Catholic history, persecu- ety working overtime to redefine tion was the name of the game for Robert Hartenstein is the director of Today’s Catholic editorial board is Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa Everett, Father who and what a Catholic is. Never Catholic Christians. communications for the Indiana Mark Gurtner, Father Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. have we had a president that advo- History is repeating itself in our Knights of Columbus. APRIL 12, 2009 COMMENTARY 15 What shall I leave the 7th generation? CATEQUIZEM By Dominic Camplisson very person has the God- like to leave. It drives us to focus given desire to make a dif- on real life values and virtues, April is, of course, tax time, and this quiz looks at the ference. We all want our life which have guided our individual SPIRITUALITY E Bible’s and church’s view of taxation. to have made a positive impact on lives. Wouldn’t you give your right the world, and to leave it a better arm, so to speak, if you had a let- OF MATURING place simply because we have ter from your seven-times-great 1.Does the church teach that,in most cases,Catholics should pay taxes? been born. Even animals, plants grandparents as to what was the ADULTS a.yes, as part of their civic duty and trees do this through seeds and essence of their lives? The same b.No, it is worldly. the drive to propagate their own will be true for us seven genera- SISTER ANGELITA FENKER c.only if they would get caught if they did not species. We want to live in some tions down the line. Even if we way through those who follow us; have no physical offspring, we do 2.Jesus himself was born in Bethlehem because of taxes.What was the connection? but, not by what we achieved, nec- have spiritual ones — special value of handwritten notes and let- a.Joseph, a bad carpenter, got a job collecting taxes in Bethlehem essarily, but more because of our younger persons to whom we can ters have discovered that these are to support the baby. life and the values and virtues we leave something. the best because they communi- b.Joseph brought his pregnant wife there, because there was to developed as we succeeded. These In the Jewish faith, there exists cate much more accurately who we’ll pass on to those who will a custom of writing something be a census so that “all the world”could be taxed. we are, just by our handwriting. As c.Caesar Augustus taxed babies born in Jerusalem, but Bethlehem follow. called an ‘ethical will.’ In this doc- we write what we believe, it clari- was just outside the city limits. In working with Native ument, the wise older generation fies own goals. When we use Americans in Wyoming, I heard in the family or community passes machines, our thoughts get mud- the above philosophical saying on sacred values and lived wis- died with technicalities and perfec- 3.Why were tax collectors so hated by the Jews in Jesus’day? from several tribes. It makes sense dom, which have guided them tion. As we hand-write, thoughts a.It was just a joke that had gotten out of hand. as we, in our continued-maturing through life. In order to be truly bubble up from our deepest depths b.They were seen as dishonest collaborators with a foreign, pagan stage, do some serious pondering generative, a necessary state of that maybe we didn’t even know power. about the life we have led. maturing, we must do the same. were there. We’ll never see the seventh We may think: “Why do it, no one c.They demanded payment in coins, which the Jews disdained as Instead of an ethical will, I pre- they had pagan images. generation in our families of origin is interested in me.” How do we fer to call it leaving a spiritual will. or establishment. This requires us know? Remember — seventh to immediately take our legacy off generation! 4.The church teaches that the government should use taxes the ‘things’ approach of what we’d Psychologists who study the FENKER, PAGE 16 a.for moral purposes based in the interests of the individual b.to bail out companies owned by Catholics c.to pay and salaries similar to those of civil savants

Jesus lives! 5.Although Jesus had disagreements with the Temple priesthood,he was a faithful Jew willing to pay this: Jesus is the savior. Jesus is God. the stage. The Resurrection of a.the tax for the return of the diaspora His death redeemed the world, Jesus has profound implications b.the tax for the promotion of Roman civilization in since it showed perfect obedience for each human being. THE to God. He rose from the dead. St. Paul was justifiably, and c.the temple tax All this was in space and time. totally, taken with the realization SUNDAY Human witnesses actually saw the that through the Incarnation, the 6.Jesus had a very novel way of finding the money for this tax. Risen Lord. fact that in the one person of Jesus a.He transformed a remnant of manna in the Holy of Holies into a GOSPEL St. Paul’s First Epistle to the the nature of God and human piece of gold. Corinthians provides the second nature coexist, we humans com- b.He advised Peter the fisherman to hook a fish and find a coin in MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION reading. It is short, but it is firm mune with God — if we turn our- its mouth. and insistent. Paul calls the selves to God willingly and truly. c.He hammered part of the gold tooth of one of the disciples into Corinthian Christians to turn to So, the church calls us to be a coin. Jesus. They are with the Lord. The joyful. United with Christ in the Easter Sunday Lord is with them. Such is the Incarnation, in our faith, we need effect of the Incarnation, of the not fear death. Death has been 7.According to the New American Bible, Jn 20:1-9 Redemption, and of the personal defeated. We can live eternally. a.as with manna, we do not need to do things; God will pay our Actually, a variety of biblical decision to turn to God. The key to life eternal is in our taxes if we do not readings occurs in the course of Death is everywhere. It is the will to love God. b.we should attend to our obligations faithfully liturgical celebrations for Easter. universal human experience. Jesus We continue to meet God, c.violence against the rich is acceptable if they have more wealth Nevertheless, all the readings cen- vanquishes death. Because of drawing from God strength and than they deserve ter upon the event of the Jesus, we Christians also have courage, and we learn of God from defeated eternal death. the church. The audience that Resurrection itself. 8.Jesus was roundly criticized by many for consorting with the tax collectors.Yet he The Gospel of John furnishes heard Peter’s sermon, repeated in (These reflections refer to the advised these men to liturgy for Masses during the day the last reading. Triumphantly, it Acts in the first reading, was typi- a.get as much money out of the pagans as they could since it on Easter, rather than the readings reveals the excitement in which it cal of what we are. We are sinners. for the Easter Vigil.) was written, as well as the sense Still, through Jesus, God touch- would support the church The first reading is from the that the Resurrection of Jesus was es us. Jesus revealed God most b.stop collecting more than what was prescribed Acts of the Apostles. It will begin an event utterly unique in earthly especially to the Apostles, of c.process refunds as if your soul depends on it a pattern for the Easter season. history, but ultimately it proclaims whom Peter was chief. Peter spoke Throughout this season, the church the Lord’s victory over death and for them all. Through him, there- 9.Which apostle is thought to have been a tax collector? will draw from Acts its first over sin. fore, Christ spoke again. a.Mathew b.Mark c.John Scriptural reading. Those near to the Lord first Christ speaks still through the experienced the meaning of the Apostles, led by Peter. He lives! In this reading for Easter, Peter 10.The catechism is explicit in teaching that tax evasion is unacceptable.This is stated addresses a crowd. His sermon, Resurrection. Mary Magdalene, one of several in the early chapters forever faithful, actually discovers in an article that also warns against of Acts, capsulized the Gospel that the tomb is empty. She alerted READINGS a.forgery of checks and invoices message. Jesus is Lord. John the Peter and the other apostles to her Sunday: Acts 10:34a,37-43 Ps 118: b.excessive loud singing in church Baptist foretold the coming of discovery. 1-2,16ab-17,22-23 Col 3:1-4 Jn 20:1-9 c.clergy using money as this leads to sin Jesus. Jesus was the gift and repre- Peter and the beloved disciple Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-23 Ps 16:1- sentative of God. Jesus died on hurried to see for themselves. The 2a, 5, 7-11 Mt 28:8-15 11.Some people erroneously believed that the answer to number 10 was actually Calvary for the sins of all humani- beloved disciple saw the empty Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41 Ps 33:4-5, 18- a.a mortal sin b.a new category of sin c.a venial sin ty. tomb and remembered the Lord’s 20, 22 Jn 20:11-18 of rising from the dead. However, after dying on Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10 Ps 105:1- 12.The Catholic bishops’Web site encourages Catholic college students to ask: Calvary, Jesus rose and was seen 4,6-9 Lk 24:13-35 a.How can I get someone else to pay my taxes? by witnesses. The Lord commis- Reflection Thursday: Acts 3:11-26 Ps 8:2a,5-9 sioned the surviving apostles to b.Do my tax dollars reach the world’s poor? proclaim the Gospel as they went This weekend, celebrating the Lk 24:35-48 c.Why do Texas and taxes have the same letters, but in a different into places far and near. Lord’s Resurrection, the church Friday: Acts 4:1-12 Ps 118:1-2,4,22- order? Just coincidence or...? The reading, while crisp and rejoices in the triumph of Jesus 27a Jn 21:1-14 over death and evil. He is risen! not too long, focuses attention Saturday: Acts 4:13-21 Ps ANSWERS: The second reading, that of upon the Lord and upon the basic 118:1,14-15,16ab-21 Mk 16:9-15 1.a, 2.b, 3.b, 4.a, 5.c, 6.b, 7.b, 8.b, 9.a, 10.a, 11.b, 12.b message of the Christian Gospel. Paul’s first letter to Corinth, sets 16 COMMENTARY APRIL 12, 2009 Our world needs the message of Easter Or we ask why God is permitting wanted to do but did not have doing his or her own thing. More ers. Love will be more important BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC this to happen? Even worse, some time. of us will learn the difference than riches. Isn’t this the message ask why God is doing this to us! Another example might be an between needs and wants and will Jesus gave his followers? ecently I have done some Needless to say, these serious experience of clinical depression begin to appreciate the plight of The powerful message of reflection on what I would and often overwhelming problems or another illness that has made the poor. Easter is that God never abandons Rsay if I were to give a homi- are not things that make one want you more compassionate and I believe when recovery comes us. As with Jesus, God does not ly on Easter Sunday and how I to stand up in church and shout an understanding of others who suffer many of us will have experienced leave us in our suffering. There is would relate the message of Easter alleluia! Or are they? physical or mental illness. what is really valuable in life. always a resurrection even though Christ’s death and resurrection to Our faith in God’s promises Right now many Americans Hopefully, we will discover the we may not see it right away. the world situation, particularly gives us cause to continue to sing question whether good can possi- fallacy of making money and God’s love always conquers. That here in the United States. alleluia. The celebration of Easter bly come out of the present situa- material goods our first priority is the Easter message, one that we I would start by reminding the provides us with a good opportuni- tion in our country. I would like to and will learn the importance of really need to hear right now. listeners that Christ’s death and ty to reflect on situations in our offer a few things that I hope will relationships and sharing with oth- resurrection assures us that God past or that of others we know happen, or I see already happen- has conquered evil and that good when good resulted from suffer- ing. can, and does, come out of suffer- ing. This is the pattern of our lives. Those of us who are used to ing. Perhaps you were broken heart- having much more than we need SCRIPTURE SEARCH There are times when our faith ed at not being accepted at the col- will learn to live with less and in this truth is challenged, like lege of your choice and ended up appreciate the many things we Gospel for April 12, 2009 now, with our country’s worsening in a school that offered many often take for granted. Others who economic situation. Banks contin- opportunities you would not have are in better financial situations Mark 16:1-7 ue to have serious problems. Many enjoyed, and you probably would will reach out to others in need. Following is a word search based on an alternative businesses are going bankrupt and not have met your spouse had you Already there are heartwarming others are laying people off or cut- gone elsewhere. stories of people who are collect- Gospel reading for Easter Sunday, Cycle B: the ting hours. Home values are rapid- Or maybe you lost a job you ing food to fill pantries that have women at the tomb of Jesus. The words can be found ly decreasing and many are not loved at a company where you been depleted because of the in all directions in the puzzle. able to pay their mortgages. dedicated the best years of your unusually high demand. Many are Poverty and violence are escalat- life, and as a result found some thinking more about others and are SABBATH MAGDALENE MARY ing. Even the weather in many new work that challenged and not just absorbed in their own SALOME SPICES ANOINT HIM places seems out of kilter, causing brought you more satisfaction. In lives. VERY EARLY FIRST (DAY) TOMB terrible storms and other unnatural addition, it may have given you People will spend more quality SAYING STONE ENTRANCE disasters. This turmoil and suffer- more time to spend with your fam- time with their families, going out ROLLED BACK YOUNG MAN WHITE ing could easily cause us to ques- ily and allowed you to get to eat less and enjoying one anoth- ROBE JESUS NAZARETH tion God’s presence in all of this. involved in activities you always er’s company instead of everyone RAISED PETER GALILEE Sisters on a different mountaintop VERY EARLY AJENOTSEC I PS n Jan. 30, an apostolic visi- do), we just have to be peacefully tation of religious orders of about our business, which is NFEECNARTNEA Owomen in the United States announcing the Gospel of Jesus THE OIVSWHITENTN was announced. The Leadership Christ, fostering the reign of God Conference of Women Religious in this world. CATHOLIC IRDEUKWLELEA (LCWR), whose membership “We cannot, of course, keep NSJORSFLEBRN includes most of the sisters whose them from investigating. But we manner of life and apostolates will can receive them, politely and DIFFERENCE TTGNI YASNMIA be explored, subsequently released kindly, for what they are, uninvited GEORGE WEIGEL HKCABDELLORZ a measured statement, expressing guests who should be received in its “surprise” at the Vatican-man- the parlor, not given the run of the I OGHG I OAOTOA dated visitation. The LCWR state- house. When people ask questions MGRA I S EDRMBR ment also hinted vaguely at a they shouldn’t ask, the questions whose approach to athletics (and degree of alarm, noting that the should be answered accordingly. I indeed life) he deplored: “A differ- LAMJ I GAL I LEE visitation’s “purposes and implica- just hope we will not, as we ent god; a different mountaintop.” LERNAMGNUOYT tions for the lives of U.S. women American religious so often do, What Sister Sandra Schneiders’ PO I YUSABBATH religious remain unclear.” think that by total ‘openness’ and admirably frank letter suggests is A far more forthright comment efforts to ‘dialogue’ we are going that the women religious who © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com on the visitation came from Sister to bring about mutual understand- share her views live in a form of Sandra Schneiders, IHM, who ing and acceptance. This is not . It’s not a formal, canonical teaches New Testament at the mutual and it is not a dialogue. The schism. One might call it a kind of Jesuit School of in investigators are not coming to psychological schism, in which the 2. Name someone to whom you Berkeley and is completing a understand – believe me, we found outward forms of ecclesial unity FENKER would like to leave each of these multi-volume study of post-Vatican that out in the seminary investiga- are tenuously maintained, but the gifts. II religious life. Dr. Schneiders’ let- tion. So let’s be honest but inner “self” (as these renewed sis- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 3. List at least four special tal- ter on the visitation was originally reserved, supply no ammunition ters might put it) is, well, some- ents God has given you. intended for friends and col- that can be aimed at us, be nonvio- where else. Why not begin now to create your 4. Choose someone to whom leagues; it inevitably leaked into lent even in the face of violence, The balance of Dr. Schneider’s own. Put yourself in Christ’s pres- you want to leave these talents. the blogosphere and was then pub- but not be naive. Nonviolent resist- letter argues that she and her col- ence and let you thoughts flow on These simple questions begin lished with Dr. Schneiders’ permis- ance is what finally works as leagues have “birthed a new form to the paper. Don’t be concerned your legacy. You might want to sion in the online National we’ve found out in so many are- of religious life,” and makes clear about technicalities, even spelling conclude each section by compos- Catholic Reporter. There was noth- nas.” that she and those who stand with — unless it’s not readable. ing a blessing prayer for those you ing vague about Dr. Schneiders’ Between the circumspection of her will accept no one’s appraisal Remember and reflect on your per- mentioned. If you are still in con- reaction to the impending visita- the LCWR and the call-to-arms of of the Catholic authenticity of their sonal life-story, then leave a legacy tact with these people, you may tion: Sister Sandra Schneiders, I’ll take creation but their own. That’s an of intangible values and spiritual want to send them a note telling “I am not inclined to get into Dr. Schneider’s any day. Hers is accurate, honest description of the strengths to particular people in what you are leaving to them as too much of a panic about this perhaps the most candid summa- current state of affairs. It’s also your life. Talents, and their use, are your gift. It will help them find investigation — which is what it tion of the cast of mind of many bespeaks a form of schism. Will part of this legacy too. their own God-dream, and a fresh is. We just went through a similar American religious women I’ve the impending visitation take a cue Let’s begin. Future generations vision for life. They’ll be eternally investigation of seminaries, equally read in years. What it avoids, how- from Dr. Schneiders and have the will be grateful, even if you have grateful for your precious, mean- aggressive and dishonest. I do not ever, is the clear implication of Dr. courage to name these things for to wait for heaven to be thanked ingful gifts. You’ll be blessed too, put any credence at all in the claim Schneiders’ use of “them” to iden- what they are? And if so, then personally. Get paper (a tablet is even now. that this is friendly, transparent, tity the “investigators:” “them” are what? good) and a writing tool. Begin. aimed to be helpful, etc. It is a hos- not, so to speak, “us.” “We” are Feel free to change where needed Sister Angelita Fenker has been tile move and the conclusions are not of, or with, “them.” “Them” as you develop this. It will evolve involved in education for over 60 already in. It is meant to be intimi- reminds me of the Master of George Weigel is a senior fellow of on its own with God’s grace. years. Her doctorate is in spiritual- dating. But I think if we believe in in “Chariots of Fire,” the Ethics and Public Policy 1. List at least four spiritual ity with a focus on holistic family what we are doing (and I definitely speaking of a Cambridge student Center in Washington, D.C. gifts God has given you. spirituality. APRIL 12, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

BISHOP DWENGER STUDENT NAMED WALK-ON FOR IU Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne recently announced that senior Stephen Fiacable has been named a Preferential Walk-On for Indiana Sports University Bloomington’s football team and will joining the team for the 2009 season. Marian plans to compete in warmer weather campaign

ings of a team that can have a very tion mark, but I feel that our three BY JOE KOZINSKI good stretch run. hurlers will rise to the occasion Girls track Boys track “Over the years I have found and perform well,” Grenert After advancing some runners Unlike the girls track program, MISHAWAKA — While the win- that being the best and performing explained. “I and the girls really to last seasons regionals, this the Knights boast good numbers ter sports at Marian High School your best day in and day out are want to stay low key and workman year’s Lady Knights are looking to on the boy’s side, one problem are being packed up and bundled two different things,” remarked like in our approach to the sea- improve and develop their way to exists — lack of experience. until next year, the spring sports Kryder. “We are blessed to have son.” the state tournament. “We are expecting and receiv- are currently being dusted off and good players from great families “It looks like our numbers are ing leadership from seniors Paul ready to compete in a warmer that are willing to put the time in Baseball way down from about five years Ogren and Tyrus Kozinski,” campaign. to be the best.” ago when we peaked at 45 girls,” Killilea said. “That is very impor- “Everything will come down to Not unlike the Lady Knights, explained Chris Killilea, girls track tant when you have many kids out our spring sports as it pertains to Rugby the baseball team finished state coach. “But the girls we have out with not much experience. the Bishop’s Cup, the competition runner-up and also has a preseason are just busting their tails to “I expect that we will be decent between rival Saint Joseph’s and Rugby is a team sport that most target affixed to their jerseys. improve and get better. in the sprints and middle dis- Marian,” explained Reggie Glon, Americans can’t comprehend, “The great thing about making “So far we have seen great tances,” remarked Killilea. “We athletic director. “It’s all knotted always being compared to the likes a deep run in the state tourney is leadership from seniors Kaitlyn have the potential to develop a up right now and we have some of of football, wrestling and the bat- that everyone in the program real- Koscielski and Elizebeth quality distance team with the tal- our stronger teams getting ready to tlefields of Europe. The raw izes the responsibility they individ- Majewski,” remarked Killilea. ent we have out. square off. aggressive characteristics make it a ually have to carry on the suc- “The leadership added to strength “We do expect to score in the “We return a veteran coaching very exciting game to watch. cess,” commented Tim Prister, from our core junior class of field events with the return of state staff and three of our teams “We had a solid season last year Knight baseball coach. “The Hanna Brammer, Kristin Florin, finalist Matt Nuehoff in the high advanced down state last season,” and have actually gone up in num- accountability and the leadership Rachel Whitfield and Emily jump,” Killilea said. “We also look Glon remarked. “The final games, bers this Spring,” explained rugby of our six returning seniors Griffith gives us something posi- to be competitive in all three matches or meets should determine Coach Larry Daher. “We lost some anchored or off season workouts. tive to build on. relays, which will make this sea- the winner of the cup. key backs and key forwards but “Right now it looks like our “I think that our relays will be son very interesting.” “Even though we look to have return one of the better players in pitching staff is solid with the strong but our individual events another great spring campaign, the country in Collin Rahrig, who return of Jordan Niespodziany who still have to be sorted out,” Killilea there are administrative challenges is on the under-18 national team. won four of our five games in the commented. “It’s a work in in front of us,” Glon exclaimed. “Though we will be considered state tournament and James Ross progress, but it could be very “Due to the economic climate, we young and inexperienced, we who gathered extensive experience rewarding as the season goes on.” have had to review our budgets return senior captains Austin last season,” Prister said. “Our and make some painful decisions. Perciful and Killian Probst,” leadoff hitter Coley Parker returns “Travel and personnel have suf- remarked Daher. “We will build on and we expect big hits from Mike fered the most as it pertains to giv- the hard work of other returnee’s; Karason at DH and Drew Smith at ing our athletes the best possible Blake Talos, Brett Hennesey, catcher-first base. environment to compete,” said David Halter, Brandon Martin “We also have some talented DALY SULLIVAN WINS KNIGHTS’ Glon. “We do have an instrument Antonio Winn and Andrew underclassman that will be asked to help in these times and that is Hammond to steady the pitch dur- to compete and others on the jun- FREE THROW CONTEST our Media Guide, led by Kathy ing the early part of the season.” ior varsity in waiting,” Prister said. Bussmann and aided by JoAnne “It is going to take a while dur- “The plan is to have our seniors Eichhorn and Linda Martin. We ing the learning process but I hope carry the majority of the load until are aggressively trying to acquire that we can crescendo in the later the underclassmen mature during advertising revenue for the sports stages of the season,” said Daher. the course of the season.” programs to counteract the slump- “I’m pleased to say that we have ing economy.” good quality kids that are very Tennis coachable but a little raw, that makes for an exciting year.” Tennis in St. Joseph County is Boys golf coming back and is more competi- Playing in the state tournament Softball tive than ever as the Lady Knights and finishing sixth is not an ending ready for the upcoming campaign. to the story of the Marian Knights With a semi-state finish sea- “The competition in the confer- golf team, it’s the beginning of a son’s state tournament and a pre- ence this year is really risen over year of high expectations with cau- season No. 2 ranking firmly placed the past seasons,” explained Sarah tious optimism. on their backs, the Lady Knights Stanchin, tennis coach. “We had a “We have a very good nucleus are comfortable with the chal- solid squad last year but lost three of three veterans with five talented lenges ahead of them. varsity players to graduation. golfers in the running for the two “We still have a lot to prove to “We return a nice group who remaining varsity spots,” claimed the competition and to ourselves,” have played and improved with Jim Kryder, 19-year coach of the commented 20-year veteran coach seniors Adrienne Michaels and Knights. “Being senior dominated George Grenert. “We return our Merill Welch and juniors Kathleen has its good points and its bad. The two leading hitters and defensive Klauer and Elizabeth Krizman,” good thing is that we have very players in juniors Ashleigh and said Stanchin. “We will have a talented experienced golfers. Alex Bousquet, which is big for major addition on or squad with “We are blessed to return Duke us. freshman Caroline Eberhart who is Recruit Adam Sumrall who com- “If you talk about senior leader- rated as one of the best players in bines the talents of a big hitter ship, Santana Bozeman and Sam the Midwest.” PROVIDED BY THE SULLIVAN FAMILY with the precision of his short McCarty were at everything in the “We have a great group of lead- game and the determination of a off season and led in drills,” ers in our seniors and talent com- The winner of the Indiana State Championship for the champion,” Ryder said. “You put Grenert said. “Our strengths are ing in the younger grades,” Adam with seniors Bryant the same as last year in great remarked Stanchin. “Good compe- Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest was Daly Detmeter, also being recruited to defense, but I feel we will be an tition, great leadership and upcom- Sullivan of St. Pius X Parish, Granger. Daly canned 20 of play college golf, and Nick improved hitting team this year. ing talent should make for a fan- Fitzpatrick and we have the mak- “Pitching is are biggest ques- tastic season.” 25 shots to garner the state . 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC APRIL 12, 2009 New for springtime reading

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St.Mary/Assumption Betty Neidermeyer, 79, Dyngus Day celebration planned St.Matthew Cathedral St.Jude Granger — The Knights of Elkhart Columbus Council 4263 will Homeward Bound walk planned High School retreat planned Leona A.Kolber, 85, James W.Riley, 80, St. Lorraine Schorey, 66, host a Dyngus Day celebration Fort Wayne — Homeward Fort Wayne — A New Life With St.Hedwig Monday, April 13, at St. Pius X Bound, a 5K walk for families Christ high school retreat will be Thomas the Apostle St.Patrick who are struggling, homeless and April 18-19 at Pokagon State Lucille V.Rajski, 93, auxiliary gym from 4-9:30 p.m. Henry V.Konecny, 92, Mishawaka Sausage, cabbage, boiled eggs, separated will be Sunday, April Park. Cost is $25. Call John St.Stanislaus St.Vincent de Paul beer and soda. Entertainment 26, at 2 p.m. in Headwaters Park. 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Ironwood Dr., will have a planned prospective preschool to eighth- hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $25. spaghetti dinner on Friday, April Mishawaka — A retreat for adult grade students and their families Open house and wine tasting planned 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $7, daughters whose mothers have Thursday, April 16, from 6-8 Fort Wayne — St. Joseph-Hessen NFP classes offered children (5-12) $3. Dinner died will be May 1-2 at Sacred p.m. with formal presentations Cassel will have a sping open Fort Wayne — The Couple to includes spaghetti, salad, garlic Waters. Sign in will begin on for preschool at 6:30 p.m., house Thursday, April 16, from Couple League will offer Natural toast and coffee. Carry-out avail- Friday at 6 p.m. and will close at kindergarten at 7 p.m. and first 5-7:30 p.m. in the hall. Many Family Planning classes starting able. 9 p.m. on Saturday. There is no grade at 7:30 p.m. The school vendors will be available. 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Visit www.diocesefwsb.org for a complete calendar of events in the diocese. 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 12, 2009 to present to Obama a spiritual Colbert and other concerned stu- bouquet, backed up by one to 3 dents to discuss that and other pos- million rosaries prayed for the con- sibilities. PRAYER version of his heart. Those who Meanwhile, Cassidy wrapped CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 wish to help are asked to go to the up his talk and the students led the ND Response Web page and log crowd in praying the glorious mys- the number of rosaries prayed. teries of the rosary as the rain same. began to fall. Instead of seeking “Get on their Web site,” Gill Keynote address shelter, the crowd just popped said, referring to open umbrellas and continued to www.ndresponse.com, “so you can The keynote speaker was pray. Following the rosary, receive e-mails from them. I think Harold Cassidy, a nationally recog- Freddoso stepped to the podium they have things planned regularly nized attorney, who has litigated and called the administration to from now until graduation.” pro-life cases that have advanced task for not upholding their duty as Randall Terry, a well-known the true rights and interests of Catholic leaders. pro-life activist and founder of pregnant mothers. He focused his Operation Rescue, says ND remarks on the effects of the 1984 Freddoso speaks Response should be doing more. speech given on campus by then- “Calling for President Jenkins’ governor of New York, Mario “Now of course, the administra- resignation,” he exclaimed. Cuomo. tors of the university do not ‘con- “Calling for Obama to be can- “He assumes that the conclu- done or endorse (Obama’s) posi- celed. Talking about boycotting the sion that the unborn child is a tions,’ or presumably his actions graduation.” human being, whose life should be on ‘specific issues regarding the Student leaders for ND given the same legal protection of protection of human life,’” said Response say they’re doing any- other human beings, is a purely Freddoso. “And to be sure, it is thing but sitting still. Chris religious belief,” explained permissible to honor someone Labadie, a senior in the theology Cassidy. “In fact, he suggests that despite the bad things he’s done, as department and chairman of ND it is a Catholic belief, one that he long as those bad things are ... not Response, called university admin- can’t force on non-Catholics.” all that bad.” istrators to task for not only invit- Cassidy continued, “Gov. Freddoso cited Obama’s rever- ing Obama to speak, but for plans Cuomo’s assumption that it is a sal of the Mexico City policy, to confer upon him an honorary religious belief gained great trac- which had prohibited taxpayer tion, and caused great harm. It has DIANE FREEBY money from going to groups that doctorate of law degree. The shirt at the Palm Sunday prayer rally signifies the plea, “Irish “To award a Notre Dame law been used to undermine the credi- promote or perform abortions in degree to a lawyer and politician bility of Catholics who attempt to Fighting for Life” other nations. who has used the law to deny engage in serious discussion about “This is bad, the university the injustices of legal abortion.” life. “Its magnitude outweighs that by standing in front of her, Cassidy administrators admit,” said equality to the unborn, diminishes of any other issue, and all other asked them to stop, saying he wel- the value of the degree itself,” said Cassidy highlighted two recent Freddoso, “‘but it’s not all that cases that legally separate biologi- issues combined. It’s a disagree- comed those who disagree with bad.’” Labadie. “And so we pledge our- ment about the injustice of the him. selves to acts of witness that will cal fact from ideological or reli- “The list goes on,” continued gious fact. He then went on to killing of tens of thousands of “I agree with you,” shouted Freddoso. “The point is absolutely be characterized by respect, human beings, and the destruction Colbert, “but Obama’s coming prayerfulness, outspoken fidelity to compare President Obama with clear. When it comes to issues that Cuomo, citing the many fine quali- of the rights, interests and health of here has nothing to do with abor- bear upon the protection of human the church and true concern for the their mothers.” tion...” good of our university.” ties each man has. life at its earliest stages, issues “Our disagreement is over an As he continued his speech, Cassidy tried to continue his which as one administrator put it, Among the upcoming activities Cassidy was briefly interrupted by talk. “I’m speaking. You can speak is a 40-day rosary campaign, issue that is far more important quote, ‘We care so much about,’ than any of these,” continued Notre Dame sophomore, Mistee when it’s your turn.” unquote, there just is no bad action beginning on the Wednesday of Colbert. As others tried to quiet her “No, no ... I can speak right Holy Week. It is the group’s hope Cassidy, referring to the right to on the part of President Obama now!” asserted Colbert, who main- that we are going to count as ‘all tained that Obama only wants to that bad.’” congratulate the Notre Dame grad- Freddoso closed with the plea, uates, and not promote any of his “Mary, Mother of Sorrows, pray agenda. for us!” Later, Colbert told Today’s As the crowd applauded and Catholic she is a prelaw student whistled, ND Response members who is against abortion, but thinks invited everyone to proceed to the the dissent on campus is also grotto to place a white carnation at racially motivated. 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