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SOUTH BEND — “I’m so glad, Jesus lifted me, Catholic Schools Week singing glory hallelujah, Jesus lifted me.” The lyr- Bishop Rhoades’ pastoral visits ics of that hymn led by the University of Notre Dame Voices of Faith Gospel Choir were deeply St. Joseph’s Grade School felt by over 80 Catholics from around the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend as they gathered at the Pages 1, 8-9 SANKOFA — Celebrating Black Catholic Faith and Culture: Reviewing the Past, Examining the Present, Bishop Dwenger High School Planning the Future. The conference was held on Feb. Page 16 4 at St. Augustine Church in South Bend. A video welcome delivered by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades opened the day. “I am with you in spirit,” he said. “African Americans are an important part of our history, as was Father Light of Learning Augustus Tolton, who was the first black priest ordained in the United States. He was a holy man who not only awards brought hope to the priesthood, but to the Catholic Recipients honored in Church. I’m praying with you that the love of the Lord shines brightly on this day.” Fort Wayne, South Bend The bishop, who worked closely with the organizers of the day of reflection, was unable to attend. Page 10 Dominican Sister Jamie Phelps was the keynote speaker for the day of reflection and spoke on evangeliza- tion and culture. “The Holy Spirit is working through every person, religious and lay. We must then ask God what He wants MAY LEE JOHNSON us to do and then do it,” she said. The Gospel choir sings at St. Augustine Church in South Bend on Feb. 4 as Catholics across Feb. 19, 2012 Sister Phelps took the attendees through an African the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gathered for SANKOFA — Celebrating Black Catholic Faith and Culture: Reviewing the Past, Examining the Present, Planning the Future. Today’s Catholic offering SANKOFA, PAGE 3 envelope to be inserted ENJOY SNOW AT ST. PETER’S Catholic Schools Week brings SQUARE AT VATICAN pastoral visit to St. Joseph School

BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education and designated a Four-Star School by the Indiana Department SOUTH BEND — Presenting him with a of Education, welcomed Bishop Rhoades framed picture of the Dream of St. Joseph by and their parents and guests for Mass that the 17th century artist Georges De la Tour, celebrated the feast of the Presentation of the eighth-grade student Caroline Hall, on behalf Lord on Feb. 2. of the children of the St. Joseph Grade School Bishop Rhoades visited St. Joseph Grade in South Bend, thanked Bishop Kevin C. School during Catholic Schools Week. He Rhoades “for all you do to help make our also made a pastoral visit to Bishop Dwenger dreams come true.” High School in Fort Wayne. “It was the dream of the people of St. The Mass included a candle procession Joseph Parish to have a school where children with students carrying candles for Candlemas are educated and formed in the faith of the Day, which the bishop explained during his apostles. It is our dream still today to be an homily, recalling the words of Simeon, who outstanding school pleasing to the Lord and CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING said that the child, Jesus, who was presented His Church,” said Hall who told the bishop, in the temple would be a “Light to all nations. People enjoy snow in St. Peter’s Square after presenting him with a spiritual bouquet, Candles are to remind us who is the Light. at the Vatican Feb. 4. A rare snowfall that the school children will be praying for We are to spread the light to others and to him throughout the year. share our faith. Do good deeds. We help to blanketed the Eternal City with more than 3 Children at St. Joseph Grade School, inches of snow overnight. which recently was named a 2011 National ST. JOSEPH, PAGE 8 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 12, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the ‘Ad limina’ visit Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 IN TRUTH PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades AND EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad CHARITY

Editorial Department BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, am writing this column prior to my depar- Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, ture on February 7th for my first ad limina Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Ivisit to Rome. Bishop D’Arcy and I will Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister be joining our brother bishops from Indiana, Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski, Illinois, and Wisconsin for this ten-day visit to Vince LaBarbera and Deb Wagner the Vatican. The ad limina visit is an obliga- tion of diocesan bishops and has three purpos- Business Department es: to venerate the tombs of the Apostles Peter and Paul (ad limina apostolorum means “to CNS PHOTO/ROBERT DUNCAN BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride the threshold of the apostles”); to meet with U.S. bishops from southern states concelebrate Mass in the crypt of St. Peter’s Basilica Jan. 23 at AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber the Holy Father; and to meet with the officials the Vatican. Bishops from Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky were begin- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol of the dicasteries of the Roman Curia. ning their “ad limina”’ visits to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican [email protected] Though ad limina visits traditionally take officials. Pictured at center is Auxiliary Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of New Orleans. place every five years, the last visit by U.S. Advertising Sales bishops was in 2004. I was ordained a bishop Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) in December, 2004, so I just missed the last the successor of Saint Peter. It is a concrete We read in Pastor Bonus: “The natural (260) 456-2824 visit of U.S. bishops to Pope John Paul II. expression of the Pope’s solicitude for the result of this meeting with Peter’s successor, Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) Prior to the ad limina visit, diocesan bish- whole Church. first guardian of the deposit of truth passed on (574) 234-0687 ops are required to make a report to the Holy In the apostolic constitution Pastor Bonus, by the Apostles, is to strengthen unity in the Father on the state of their dioceses. This Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org issued by Blessed John Paul II in 1988, we same faith, hope and charity, and more and report is called the quinquennial report. It is read the following: “On the one hand, these more to recognize and treasure that immense Published weekly except the fourth examined by the various dicasteries of the visits give the bishops an opportunity to heritage of spiritual and moral wealth that Sunday in June, second and fourth Roman Curia and the Holy Father receives sharpen their awareness of their responsibili- the whole Church, joined with the bishop of weeks in July and August, the first a synthesis of each quinquennial report. ties as successors of the Apostles and to feel Rome by the bond of communion, has spread week of September and last week Preparing the report provides the bishop an more intensely their sense of hierarchical throughout the world.” in December by the Diocese of Fort opportunity to reflect on the situation of the communion with the successor of Peter. On I ask for your prayers for Bishop D’Arcy, Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun diocese and pastoral planning for the future. I the other hand, the visits in some way consti- me, and our brother bishops, as well as for St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. am very grateful to Bishop D’Arcy and to my tute the highest and most central point in that the Holy Father, during this time. Our ad lim- Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, Cabinet and diocesan office directors for their universal ministry that the Holy Father is car- ina visit begins on February 8th and ends on IN, and additional mailing office. help in preparing this comprehensive report. rying out when he embraces his brother bish- February 17th. I will be praying for the people Special thanks to Fred and Lisa Everett for ops, the pastors of the particular Churches, of our diocese each day as we celebrate Mass POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: their excellent work as editors of the report! and takes up with them the business of sus- in different Roman basilicas. I am the prin- Today’s Catholic, P.O. 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Today’s Catholic may be reached at : Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Military chaplains told not to read 46856-1169; or email: [email protected] archbishop’s letter on HHS mandate ISSN 0891-1533 USPS 403630 BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN ment released by the military archdiocese to charge. Catholic News Service Feb. 6. The archbishop said he and the archdio- The two also agreed to McHugh’s sug- cese “stand firm in the belief, based on legal WASHINGTON (CNS) — A directive from gestion that one line, which read “We can- precedent, that such a directive from the Army the U.S. Army chief of chaplains that a letter not — we will not — comply with this unjust constituted a violation of his constitutionally opposing the Obama administration’s contra- law,” be removed from the letter because of protected right of free speech and the free ceptive mandate not be read from the pulpit “the concern that it could potentially be mis- exercise of religion, as well as those same by Catholic military chaplains violated First understood as a call to civil disobedience,” the rights of all military chaplains and their con- Amendment rights of free speech and free statement added. gregants.” exercise of religion, according to the head of The letter had been issued as part of a The office of the Army chief of chaplains the Archdiocese for the Military Services. nationwide campaign by U.S. bishops pro- did not immediately respond to a CNS request Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio spoke with testing the Department of Health and Human for comment about the incident. Secretary of the Army John McHugh about Services requirement that all health plans — The military archdiocese said there was no the chief of chaplains’ response to the arch- even those covering employees of Catholic objection to the letter from the other branches bishop’s Jan. 26 letter and the two “agreed schools, hospitals and charitable institutions of military service. that it was a mistake to stop the reading of — cover contraceptives, including some that the archbishop’s letter,” according to a state- can cause abortions, and sterilization free of February 12, 2012 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Doctors wonder how federal Public Schedule of mandate will affect practice biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS

discrimination because of her BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN pro-life beliefs, Smith said. “We are kind of insulated in medical • Tuesday, Feb. 7, to Saturday, Feb. 18 — “Ad Limina” visit, WASHINGTON (CNS) — school. But then you get out and Rome, Italy Whether they are just starting you say, ‘Wow, all these policies out or nearing the end of their could really affect my practice.’” careers, Catholics who want to After assisting in the delivery practice medicine in conformity of about 6,000 babies over the with the church’s teachings won- past 29 years, Hardey has the der how a new federal regulation real-world experience that Smith requiring health plans to cover lacks. He believes that some in SANKOFA contraceptives and sterilization Washington would like to drive CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 free of charge will affect their obstetrician-gynecologists, or work. OB-GYNs, who won’t perform Although the requirement will abortions out of business. not directly impact physicians, CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ “There are not that many of American timeline and an African some said it represents a govern- Dr. Anne Nolte, right, a fam- us ... that we’d be too big to go American Catholic historical time- mental intrusion into health care ily physician with the National after,” he said. line. She continued by exploring a that could grow in the future. Gianna Center for Women’s Health Hardey prescribed contracep- continuum on becoming a multicul- Dr. Anne Nolte, a family phy- tives and even thought they were tural Church and society. and Fertility in New York, follows “When God calls, you need to sician with the National Gianna Catholic teaching and guidelines beneficial for the first nine years Center for Women’s Health and of his medical practice. But then do something,” she said. “Don’t for health care in her practice. he began to see some of their think it is going to be easy, but Fertility in New York, thinks She said about 40 percent of her the mandate represents “such a effects — not only on his patients just listen to the spirit.” patients are Protestants or have no dramatic violation of such clearly but on societal attitudes — and The event was held in prepa- defined civil rights” that it is religious affiliation. She is pictured decided to conform his practice ration for the upcoming Faith bound to be overturned in court. at her New York office with patient to the Church’s teachings in Engaged: Empower, Equip, MAY LEE JOHNSON But, she said, “If Congress Judith Guzman in 2009. “Humanae Vitae” (“Of Human Evangelize National Black Dominican Sister Jamie Phelps failed to pass an act that provides Life”). Catholic Congress XI, NBCC of provided the keynote address an exemption for the groups The 1968 encyclical by Pope 2012, SANKOFA Celebrating for SANKOFA — Celebrating atmosphere in which she already Black Catholic Faith and Culture, affected by this, and the courts finds some challenges to her pro- Paul VI on married love and pro- Black Catholic Faith and Culture: in some incomprehensible way creation reaffirmed Church teach- Day of Reflection that will be Reviewing the Past, Examining the life convictions. held this summer in Indianapolis. allow (the mandate) to stand, then ing that artificial contraception is Present, Planning the Future. The “The one safe environment — The three breakout sessions Catholic health care will have to Catholic hospitals — is not even morally wrong. retreat was held Saturday, Feb. 4, Nolte, who completed her of the day included, “Seasoning make a decision to practice civil going to be safe anymore” if the at St. Augustine Church in South medical training in 2009, focuses the Salt of the Banquet: The disobedience.” contraceptive mandate stands, she Bend where over 80 people were Dr. Kim Hardey, an obste- her family practice on providing Faith of Black Catholics in White said in a telephone interview with Affluent Parishes,” led by James in attendance. trician and gynecologist in CNS from Chicago, where she “authentically Catholic” health Lafayette, La., said he hopes care for women, especially in the Summers; “Inculturation: Who had just completed the last of “14 are Black Youth Today and How the decision by the Department or 15” interviews for a residency areas of gynecology, infertility Should We Minister to Them?” tant to make St. Augustine more of Health and Human Services position in obstetrics and gyne- treatment and natural family plan- with Vincent Guider; and “The visible in the diocese so everyone and the Obama administration cology. ning. She sees the Gianna center History of the Church and the can see all the good work that is will cause Catholics and other A fourth-year medical student as “an alternative to Planned Education of African American being done here.” Christians to rise up against “the at Tulane University School of Parenthood” in Manhattan. Catholics,” led by Leslie Morgan. “This day of reflection has liberal left” and “misguided femi- Medicine in New Orleans, Smith “We do exclusively women’s The event also featured an oral been wonderful,” said Metice nists” who would like to see abor- made clear on each interview that health care faithful to the” U.S. history video from Sadie Smith, Smith of St. Mary Parish in Fort tion also become a required part her Catholic convictions prevent Church’s “Ethical and Religious who was among the trailblazers Wayne. “It was good to come of every medical practice. her from involvement in abortion, Directives for Catholic Health of St. Augustine Church. Smith to St. Augustine and join other “If we can allow the infringe- sterilization or contraception. Care Services,” she said. stated that St. Augustine Church Catholics and talk about our com- ment of any group’s beliefs,” She said she has found that The directives, most recently was built by both blacks and monalities as well as our differ- everyone’s beliefs are threatened, “most doctors as individuals revised by the U.S. bishops in whites working together for a ences. This day has the total sup- he told Catholic News Service in respect my beliefs and my con- 2001, guide Catholic health care common cause — a church where port of Bishop Rhoades, who has a telephone interview Jan. 31. science; they might not agree facilities in addressing a wide blacks in the city could worship been working with us the entire The new contraception man- with me, but they’ll defend my range of ethical questions, such as freely. time to make this day. I know he date, with a narrow exemption right to practice medicine.” abortion, euthanasia, care for the To complete the inspiring would be pleased that it has been for religious organizations, is Problems are more likely to arise poor, medical research, in vitro day of reflection the University a big success.” part of implementing the Patient at the institutional level, where fertilization, prenatal testing and of Notre Dame Voices of Faith “But more than anything Protection and Affordable Care medical students and residents are nutrition and hydration. Gospel Choir led the music for I think of our friend, the late Act of 2010, which sets up new “culturally at the bottom of the But that doesn’t mean Nolte the closing Mass celebrated by Thelma Schulte, who would love preventative health care coverage totem pole,” Smith noted. serves only Catholics. Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bishop the idea of all the Black Catholics specifically for women at no cost. “Some Catholic hospitals About 40 percent of her emeritus, with hymns that includ- from around the diocese coming That coverage includes servic- make it much easier for medi- patients are Protestants or have ed “I Want Jesus to Walk with together to witness together and es such as mammograms, prenatal cal students and residents to live no religious affiliation. “Women Me” and “I Surrender All.” talk about where we all go from care and cervical cancer screen- out their faith,” she said. But at a come from other states just for Bishop D’Arcy, a longtime here. I hope we can all grow ings. But it also mandates free secular hospital where “they are their annual exams, and they supporter of St. Augustine closer from this wonderful expe- contraception, sterilizations and doing 400 tubal ligations a year, bring their daughters,” Nolte said. Church, encouraged those gath- rience,” she added. drugs (such as ella and “Plan B”) you might have the choice not “They see that we treat patients ered to pray for the canoniza- Wendy Summers of Granger considered by the Church to be to participate, but the work flow differently.” tion of the Venerable Henriette was touched by the day, and said, abortifacients — all of which are makes it harder,” she added. Like Hardey, she expressed DeLille, a freed slave, who in “I’m a member of Pius X and my contrary to Catholic teaching. A native of Natick, Mass., and concern that “this administration 1836 founded the Sisters of the husband and I are so happy to be On Jan. 20, Kathleen Sebelius, a 2007 graduate of the University is happy to violate civil rights” Presentation, later known as the a part of this day of reflection. I secretary of the U.S. Department of Notre Dame in Indiana, Smith on the issue of contraception and Sisters of the Holy Family, in think I might be coming over to of Health and Human Services, said she enjoys “working with could then decide to do the same New Orleans. St. Augustine a little more often.” announced that nonprofit groups underserved populations” but on abortion or other problematic Jonathon Jones, a senior at Mary Glowaski, secretary that do not provide contracep- might not ever be able to work issues. But she said nothing will Marian High School, said of the of Evangelization and Special tive coverage because of their at a federally funded community ever put Catholic health care out African American heritage in Ministries, said she was inspired religious beliefs will get an addi- health center, since the govern- of business, even if civil disobedi- South Bend, “My friends don’t by the day as well. “It’s simply tional year “to adapt to this new ment requires that all family plan- ence is required. believe that there are Black days like this that make the world rule.” ning options be offered at those “A large number of people Catholics. When I tell them there a better place, and they continue Sarah Smith is not a doctor centers. would not have access if we get are a lot of us, they laugh and say to light our fire and desire to yet, but she worries that the HHS “I am not at the point in my out of health care,” she said. one or two. So I think it’s impor- serve.” mandate will further sour an career where I have experienced” “And we can’t let that happen.”

4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 12, 2012 The Franciscan Center announces relocation, $189,000 campaign ave maria press® FORT WAYNE — The needed it.” Sally Ley notes, “I counted Franciscan Center announced The Franciscan Center is mov- Jean among my closest friends Feb. 3 today that it is making a ing to save costs and to better and confidants and I can truly say big move. serve its volunteers and clientele. that The Franciscan Center would Book Sale In mid December The “We will save over $20,000 not be where it is today without Franciscan Center silently initi- annually just in overhead and her wisdom, dedication, prayers February 13-24 ated the Jean Kelly Building other operating costs by moving and financial support.” Campaign to relocate the pro- to the new building. Just the sav- The Franciscan Center has Bookstore Hours: grams and services of the organi- ings in utility and leasing costs created the following list of nam- M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. zation. The total campaign goal alone will have a total investment ing opportunities to help reach is $189,000 and includes the payback in less than 10 years,” their $189,000 campaign goal. purchase of a building, an addi- notes Tony Ley. Any gift is appreciated to help tion, renovations, equipment and In addition to this huge finan- reach this goal: a reserve fund. To date the orga- cial savings, the move will allow • Gifts of $1,000-$4,999: The nization has raised $50,000 or 26 the organization to better serve its donor’s name will be listed on percent of the total goal. As soon clients and volunteers. The build- the dedication board in the main as funds are raised the organiza- ing service areas are all on the lobby of the new building for all tion will move into its new home. ground floor, eliminating the use visitors, clients and volunteers to “The building is located at of stairs for elderly and handi- appreciate their generosity. 1015 E. Maple Grove Ave., capped clients and volunteers, • Gifts of $5,000-$9,999: In only a few hundred feet from as well as resulting in smoother addition to the dedication board, where we has been operating lines with less confusion. Also, the donor will also receive an out of the former Sacred Heart having all operations and staff engraved stone with his or her Elementary School since 1999,” on the same floor, they can con- name in the new concrete walk- explains Sally Ley, co-founder solidate employee and volunteer way. Get ready for leNT of The Franciscan Center. “The spaces, and therefore operate and • Gifts of $10,000 and up: In new location first served as the communicate more efficiently addition to the dedication board Sacred Heart Convent for several with far less heavy lifting and and engraved stone, the donor can ash Wednesday is decades before being purchased moving. The new location will have the opportunity to attach his and ran as The Church of Fort also offer the freedom to expand or her name to one of the rooms, February 22! Wayne in the 1970s.” and change services and activities offices, halls, or meeting spaces Recently vacated, the building in the future. in the new building. is 4,500 sq. ft. with a 1,400 sq. ft. The new building will be The organization is also look- basement and 1,000 square feet named for the late Jean Kelly, ing for contractors and renovation in outbuildings. The building has co-founder of The Franciscan experts willing to reduce aspects 20% oFF already been purchased with the Center. Kelly helped found The of their services to help reduce first lead gift to the campaign. Franciscan Center in 1989 and overall costs. eVeRYTHING “It was very important that was its “quiet strength” and “Any in-kind donation of ser- ® we relocate to a space that would backbone until her death in 2008. vices and materials is as good as in the ave maria press bookstore not only allow us to continue our Kelly was more than happy to cash to us, and could qualify for between February 13 and 24. existing programs, but also con- work backstage, exemplifying the one of the above naming opportu- tinue to serve the community of Franciscan spirit of humility and nities,” notes Tony Ley. our core clientele and volunteers love for the disadvantaged. For more information on the south side of Fort Wayne,” When The Franciscan Center about the Jean Kelly Building

® adds Tony Ley, executive direc- decided on a name for the new Campaign and how to support the ave maria press | 19113 Douglas Road tor, “and we praise God that this building, the choice of naming it effort, contact Tony Ley at (260) Notre Dame, IN 46556 |574-287-2831 A Ministry of the United States Province of Holy Cross building was available when we after Kelly was unanimous. 744-3977.

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Peggy Welch, D-Bloomington, first author of the bill said the legislation would rein- some of these short-term concerns an agency that does legal and finan- •First Communion Dresses state the state sales tax exemption for like LIHEAP,” said Welch. cial analysis for newly proposed •First Communion Gifts the Low Income Heating and Energy “I am just thrilled that Chairman laws, estimated $3.7 million to $4.4 Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Espich and my Republican col- million would go into the LIHEAP •Confirmation Gifts one year. It would allow an addition- leagues all agree that this was an program under HB 1141. al 7 percent of bill payment funds to important thing to do,” said Welch. Funding for the state’s energy •Baptismal Gifts & Gowns help vulnerable Hoosier households Welch attributes getting her bill assistance program comes from struggling to stay warm. a hearing and passing to several federal sources and dedicated state Support your school. Use All Saints SCRIP! 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It’s important that we support ways we can help support ity standards below 110 percent of utility costs. the poverty level, but they may give Welch said that some lawmakers those folks,” said Clere. “The reces- sion is technically over according priority to those households with the were concerned about the general highest home energy costs or needs fund losing that money, but told col- to the economists, but the recession is still being felt by many Hoosier in relation to income. leagues, “If we can give a $73 mil- (Source: Rep. Ed Clere, R-New MORE 2 LIFE lion corporate income tax reduction, households and there are a lot of families still struggling. This bill pro- Albany, co-author of HB 1141, which I also supported to create jobs LIHEAP) and help low income families long vides some direct relief.” term, then we can certainly address The Legislative Services Agency, With Catholic Just a reminder... Counselors The Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne will be removing Christmas Wreaths after February 20, 2012. If you want to save your Wreath, please remove it NO LATER THAN DR.GREG FEBRUARY 20, 2012. If you want to save your Christmas Wreath Wreath but cannot remove it by February 20, 2012, & LISA CLEAN UP please call the Cemetery Office, 260-426-2044, no later than February 15, 2012, and we will save it for you for thirty (30) days only, after which it will be discarded. POPCAK Thank you. Mon-Fri 10 pm OF FORT WAYNE 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 12, 2012 Pope to visit Mexico, States and Canada. The nation’s Catholic bishops “have made clear Cuba March 23-28, meet their concern with recent govern- ment regulations and the threat such leaders, Catholic faithful regulations pose to religious liber- ews rieFs ty,” said Erlandson, president and VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope N b Benedict XVI will meet with Cuban publisher of Our Sunday Visitor in President Raul Castro, Mexican Huntington, Ind. The Catholic press President Felipe Calderon and bish- provides the vehicle for the bish- ops and Catholics from the region CHOIR MEMBERS SING DURING MASS ON NATIONAL DAY ops’ message to reach Catholics, he when he visits Mexico and Cuba said in a statement released by the in late March. He will also greet Chicago-based press association. “It bishops of Latin America and the OF PRAYER FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND AFRICAN FAMILY is during challenging times like these Caribbean as well as pray at the that we can best recognize the great shrine of Our Lady of Charity of El blessing that is the Catholic press,” Cobre in Cuba. It will be his third he said. “It is critical that Catholics visit to the Americas after the United not only have access to sound news States in 2008 and Brazil in 2007. coverage and commentary, but that After a 14-hour flight from Rome they hear directly from their leaders to Mexico, the pope is scheduled to on the issues of the day and have the be in Leon, Mexico, March 23-26. resources to see their world through After a three-and-a-half-hour flight the eyes of faith. Only the Catholic to Cuba, he will be in Santiago de press gives Catholic leaders a voice Cuba and Havana March 26-28. He with which to be heard by their will arrive back in Rome after a people — unmuted, uncensored and 10-hour flight March 29. During his independent of the preconceptions trip, Pope Benedict will celebrate and prejudices of too many secular three outdoor Masses, including one media outlets,” he added. Erlandson marking the 400th anniversary of said the CPA “believes strongly” the Virgin of Charity of El Cobre, that its members’ newspapers, maga- patroness of Cuba. In Mexico, he zines, newsletters, books and blogs will have a special meeting with are “the most effective adult educa- children and a vespers service with tion tools to reach Catholics, and bishops from Latin America, and in that they do so more efficiently than Cuba he will make a private visit to any other communications means the shrine of Our Lady of Charity of outside the Sunday homily.” El Cobre. Maryland committee Obama ties call to care hears testimony on same- for ‘least of these’ sex marriage measure to economic policies CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ Choir members sing during the annual Black History Month Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral ANNAPOLIS, Md. (CNS) — WASHINGTON (CNS) — In Framing his support for same-sex remarks at the National Prayer in New York Feb. 5. The Mass, sponsored by the Archdiocese of New York’s Office of Black marriage in the context of respect for human dignity, Gov. Martin J. Breakfast Feb. 2, President Barack Ministry, also was celebrated in observance of the National Day of Prayer for the African- Obama linked his actions as presi- O’Malley testified before the Senate dent to influences of faith, particu- American and African Family. Judicial Proceedings Committee Jan. larly Jesus’ call to care for “the least 31 in favor of a bill that would of these.” Obama said at the annual legalize gay marriage. Supporters gathering that “when I decide to pulpit decrying the mandate. Other predecessor Cardinal Bevilacqua,” interview with the Vatican newspa- of traditional marriage, however, stand up for foreign aid, or prevent critics said the president’s address at said Archbishop Charles J. Chaput per, L’Osservatore Romano, Feb. countered that marriage is an insti- atrocities in places like Uganda, or the breakfast avoided recommenda- of Philadelphia. “I encourage all 2. He said the question is rather, tution that has preceded law, and take on issues like human traffick- tions made by his advisory council Catholics in the archdiocese to join why aren’t resources being shared should not be altered. “We all want ing, it’s not just about strengthening on faith-based activities for ensur- me in praying for the repose of among different religious institutes? the same thing for our children,” alliances, or promoting democratic ing that faith-based organizations his soul and that God will com- One example, the Brazilian prel- O’Malley said, “the opportunity to values, or projecting American lead- that receive government funding do fort his family as they mourn his ate said, would be a religious order live in loving, caring, committed ership around the world, although not use the money in inappropriate loss. Cardinal Bevilacqua has been that has significant financial assets and stable homes protected equally it does all those things and it will ways. The Rev. C. Welton Gaddy, called home by God; a servant of earmarked for caring for and sup- under the law.” Father Erik Arnold, make us safer and more secure. It’s president of the Interfaith Alliance, the Lord who loved Jesus Christ and porting its members in their old age. pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help also about the biblical call to care for criticized Obama for praising work his people. Cardinal Bevilacqua’s He asked whether this was the true in Ellicott City, asked lawmakers in the least of these — for the poor; for done by faith-based groups in pro- death comes at a time when the aim of such funds and whether the Annapolis to recognize that the fam- those at the margins of our society.” viding social services, but remaining archdiocese is facing extraordinary money could be given to help anoth- ily, “based on the marriage of a man The National Prayer Breakfast is a “silent about essential safeguards on challenges,” he said. “During this er institute that was struggling or in and woman, is a natural institution multi-day nondenominational event faith-based funding to ensure that difficult period, I invite all of our need. “Why don’t we know how to that is prior to the state. As such,” highlighted by the breakfast itself. when religious organizations receive people to come together in prayer say ‘We will put our assets at the he said, “the reservation of marriage It is attended by a global represen- government funds, this money is for a renewal of our Church and her disposal of many others’?” he asked. to the union of one man and one tation of political, diplomatic and not used for sectarian purposes or to mission.” The cardinal-designate said he thinks woman is a fact of nature — not religious leaders, but most years the discriminate in hiring.” people do not believe enough in a social prejudice.” Father Arnold only part open to press coverage is Richer orders should share God’s providence — that the Lord pointed out that the state has not the president’s remarks. Obama’s Cardinal Bevilacqua, will provide. “We’ve taken on a defined marriage. Instead, he said, it speech came amid harsh criticism of with poorer religious, says consumerist point of view a bit,” he has recognized what was already in his administration for policies that retired Philadelphia said, noting how sometimes he has existence. “The role of the state has are being described as hostile to reli- Vatican prefect had to help communities overcome been to acknowledge the wonderful- gious freedom, notably a new federal archbishop, dies at 88 divisions over the institution’s assets ly unique contribution that a husband VATICAN CITY (CNS) — and how he has found attitudes that and a wife make to the building up of mandate that all health plans, includ- PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Wealthier religious orders should ing those at Church-run hospitals, were “not correct.” our society, to the well-being of our Cardinal Anthony J. Bevilacqua, share their resources with struggling children and our next generation,” he colleges and service agencies, cover retired archbishop of Philadelphia, religious communities, said the pre- contraceptives and sterilizations at said. The evening before the hearing, died Jan. 31 at St. Charles Borromeo fect of the Congregation for Institutes CPA leader says Catholic hundreds of pro-marriage supporters no cost. The administration also has Seminary, where he resided. of Consecrated Life and Societies of put in place a religious exemption to press key to covering converged outside the Statehouse in According to the Philadelphia Apostolic Life. Cardinal-designate Annapolis, passionately calling on the mandate, but leaders of various Archdiocese, he died in his sleep Joao Braz de Aviz said that while Catholic and other faith-based orga- religious liberty issues state lawmakers to oppose legisla- at 9:15 p.m. He was 88. The arch- religious men and women live a life tion that would legalize same-sex nizations say it is too narrow and they diocese said he had been battling of poverty and possess nothing, their CHICAGO (CNS) — Catholic will be forced to provide coverage marriage. Speakers at the rally, spon- dementia and an undisclosed form of religious “institution doesn’t always Press Month, celebrated in February, sored by the newly formed Maryland they oppose. Just a few days before cancer. Cardinal Bevilacqua headed give the same witness. It’s not that “comes at a particularly criti- Obama’s speech, Catholic churchgo- Marriage Alliance, repeatedly led the the archdiocese from February 1988 we are against holding assets or are cal moment” this year, said Greg crowd in chants that declared mar- ers around the country heard letters to October 2003. “I was greatly sad- saying the Church cannot have all Erlandson, president of the Catholic from their bishops read from the riage to be a union of “one man and dened to learn of the death of my the things it needs,” he said in an Press Association of the United one woman.” February 12, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Bishop Rhoades, Father Registration for professionals is $15 in advance and $20 the day Engo to speak at of the event. Registration for stu- Marriage and Family dents is $5 in advance and $10 the day of the event. Conference in March around the diocese For information, email nhan- [email protected] or call (260) 399- NOTRE DAME — The diocesan 7700, ext. 8405. Office of Family Life will be host- ing the second biennial Diocesan You Can Lend A Hand Marriage and Family Conference THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME CONFERENCE HELD on Saturday, March 24, at the coupon fundraiser begins Notre Dame Conference Center (McKenna Hall). The conference MISHAWAKA — The annual will be held from 9:30 a.m. to You Can Lend A Hand fundraiser 4:30 p.m. kicked off its coupon book sale Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will Jan. 31 in Fort Wayne and Feb. 2 open the conference with morning in South Bend. The annual cam- prayer and a reflection. Father Bob paign serves as one of the main Lengerich, who is a regular speak- fundraising efforts for Catholic er at the diocesan Conferences for schools in the Diocese of Fort Engaged Couples, will speak at Wayne-South Bend. the first plenary session on “What Books are sold for $3 through the Theology of the Body Means March 2, by Catholic school stu- for Marriage.” dents in the Fort Wayne and South Franciscan Father David Mary Bend area. Engo, who gives conferences The Fort Wayne books con- tain coupons for free items from across the country, will speak at the second plenary session on Burger King and Chili’s restau- “The Mission of the Christian rants, ticket offers for the Fort Family.” Wayne Mad Ants and Komets and The conference will also fea- free skate admission and rental at ture three break out sessions, the Lutheran Health SportsCenter. each of which will include four Each book contains 18 coupons workshops from which to choose. valued at $95. Topics will include theology of The South Bend area coupon the body, work and celebration PROVIDED BY JAN TORMA books contain coupons for free in the family, parenting issues, The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me Conference, 2012, took place at McKenna Hall at the items from Burger King, Chili’s dealing with infertility, prayer in and Papa Vino’s Italian Kitchen, marriage and family life, dealing University of Notre Dame, Jan. 21-22. The over 50 participants came from Fort Wayne, as well as a ticket offer from the with divorce, the Christian fam- South Bend and Grand Rapids, Mich. Father Les Valerio and Father Kevin Joyce from South Bend SilverHawks. Each ily as the church of the home and coupon book contains 16 coupons dealing with homosexuality. the Archdiocese of Omaha were presenters at the five sessions of the conference. valued at $75. Confirmed workshop speakers To help promote the campaign, include Fred and Lisa Everett, several area Catholic elementary John and Monica Sikorski, Dave school students participated in a and Suzy Younger, Cindy Black, by Archbishop (now Cardinal- view of the department’s reading sion, Doermer and Pope John Paul radio recording now playing over Lisa Marino and Dr. Phil Sutton. designate) Timothy Dolan in initiatives. II centers local radio stations. To register for the conference, December when he spoke at Notre The Best Practices Showcase • 9:50-10:30 a.m. — Coffee Quality Dining’s You Can visit ccc.nd.edu or call the Notre Dame to launch the Project on schedule is: and snacks, Doermer Center Lend A Hand program has raised Dame Conference Center at (574) Human Dignity. • 7-8 a.m. — Registration, • 10:30-11:20 a.m. — Third over $8.6 million since its launch 631-6691 for more information. The journal will be an excellent Doermer Center session, Doermer and Pope John in 1982. The past fundraising The cost of the conference, which resource for pastors, liturgists and • 8-8:50 a.m. — First session, Paul II centers profits have been used to improve includes continental breakfast, a catechists. Doermer and Pope John Paul II • 11:30-12:20 a.m. — Fourth the educational environment of boxed lunch and afternoon snacks, centers session, Doermer and Pope John the participating schools. is $35 per person. USF hosting Best Practices • 9-9:50 a.m. — Second ses- Paul II centers New ND publication Showcase for educators explores theological, FORT WAYNE — Education and St. Joseph, Decatur, alum social work professionals from DECATUR ALUM AWARDED pastoral root of new across the state are slated to share awarded Distinguished evangelization their successful, evidence-based DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE HONOR Graduate honor best practices and “what-works” NOTRE DAME — The Institute responses to real world challenges DECATUR — St. Joseph School for Church Life at the University at the sixth annual Best Practices has announced this year’s of Notre Dame is delighted Showcase at the University of Distinguished Graduate — John to announce the launch of the Saint Francis on Saturday, March Schultz, who graduated from St. Notre Dame Center for Liturgy’s 3, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Joseph grade school in 1963 and (NDCL) newest endeavor, Grades K-12 educators, social Decatur Catholic High School in Church Life: A Journal for the workers, counselors and psychol- 1967, the last year for DCHS. New Evangelization. The inau- ogists in public, private, parochial Following graduation, John gural issue of this online jour- and charter schools are invited to received a degree in accounting, nal is available at http://issuu. choose from over 60 workshops. and served two years in the U.S. com/instituteforchurchlife/docs/ The broad range of topics Army. He worked beside his churchlifewinter2012. include infusing project-based seven brothers and one sister in Edited by Timothy P. learning into the 21st century the family construction business O’Malley, Ph.D., acting direc- classroom, safe dating, research- for many years and served 16 tor of the NDCL, Church Life is based methods to engage students years on City Council. Schultz is an online journal that explores in reading, the 40 developmental currently mayor of Decatur. the theological and pastoral roots assets and differentiating instruc- Schultz has many fond memo- of the new evangelization, with tion and assessment for diverse ries of DCHS and the close rela- particular attention to catechesis, learners. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL, DECATUR tionships with others there. He liturgy, adult theological educa- In addition to presentations by believes that his Catholic faith tion, a spirituality of vocation and professors from the University Pictured, from left, are Karla Hormann, principal of St. has given him the values to lead the formation of ordained and lay of Notre Dame and University Joseph School in Decatur, John Schultz, mayor and dis- an honest life, with strength to ministers. of Saint Francis, literacy special- address various issues on a daily It features articles by a number ists Anna Shults and John Wolf tinguished graduate and Father Dave Voors, pastor of St. basis. Upon receiving the award of prominent theologians, as well from the Indiana Department of Mary of the Assumption Parish in Decatur. Schultz said he was humbled, sur- as the full text of the talk given Education will provide an over- prised and honored. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 12, 2012 st. Joseph school celebrates visit From bishop rhoades

St. Joseph Grade School Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades 216 N. Hill St., South Bend, IN 46617 celebrates Mass Feb. 2 at St. Telephone: (574) 234-0451 Joseph Grade Pastor: Holy Cross Father John M. DeRiso School in South Principal: Suzanne Wiwi Bend. Teachers and support staff: 42 Students (kindergarten-8): 443 Web site: www.stjosephgradeschool.com Mascot: Eagles School colors: Blue and Gold

St. Joseph Principal Suzanne Wiwi provides a tour of St. Joseph Grade School in South Bend.

More photos are PHOTOS BY KEVIN HAGGENJOS available at St. Joseph Grade School students pose for a photo on Bishop Kevin Rhoades checks out three-dimensional artwork as Holy www.diocesefwsb.org the parking lot. Cross Father John DeRiso, pastor, looks on. February 12, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9

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Box 1160, Hampstead, NC 28443 the Mass and tour were Suzanne music singing program, not only Wiwi, principal; Holy Cross one but three choirs as well as Father John M. DeRiso, pastor; strings and band.” and Holy Cross Father John P. The success of the school she Riley, parochial vicar; Deacon thinks comes from having “a Jim Fitzpatrick; and Dr. Mark strong faith-based curriculum and Myers, superintendent of Catholic a strong academic curriculum,” Schools. and from everyone who is a part During the tour of the school, of it feeling a sense of belonging. Bishop Rhoades visited each “They feel welcome here. It is classroom, meeting and talking like a family,” said Wiwi. with students and staff personally. St. Joseph Grade School places The young children in kindergar- emphasis on community and the ten especially touched him. call to live stewardship as a way Looking at the hand-written of life. Each grade level has part- assignments posted on the walls nered with a service agency or a Bishop Rhoades was impressed program in the South Bend com- by how much they learned in munity. reading and writing at such Younger students are partnered a young age. He took a few with Holy Cross Village, while moments not only to talk to those older students are serving at St. present, but to a specific child, Margaret’s House, the Sisters of Tatum Gumpf who was present in Holy Cross, Hope Ministries, The class through Skype. Veterans Center for the Homeless, Second graders impressed LaCasa and Christ Child. the bishop with their memory Father DeRiso noted that there of the Act of Contrition prayer, is a framed quotation displayed which the bishop recited along prominently at the entryway to with them. In another classroom, the school: “Be it known to all children said the Hail Mary in who enter here that Christ is the Spanish. reason for this school. He is the In the music classroom, Bishop unseen but ever present teacher in Rhoades listened to the teacher, its classes, He is the model of its Heather Hill, explain the type faculty, and the inspiration of its of teaching method she uses — students. May that always be said called ORFF methodology. She of this school, named in honor of explained that the children use God’s servant, Joseph.” movement and that the teaching The school honors its patron, This is what one follows the child’s natural voices St. Joseph, and is blessed by its and follows the progression of strong ties with the Congregation their throats, working only in the of Holy Cross. of the 15 Top range for their throats. Catholic Schools Superintendent “I believe anyone can sing,” Dr. Mark Myers commented on said the teacher. the Blue Ribbon School honor While in the cafeteria during and the four-star designations dur- Health Systems one of the lunch periods, Principal ing the tour. Wiwi shared with the bishop that “This is a very special school the school worked hard to make with a very special faith. It (the in the country sure that the children packed four-star award) affirms the hard healthy lunches, discouraging the work. It affirms that what we are use of pre-packaged lunches pur- doing is the work of Christ,” Dr. chased that include only crackers Myers said, especially noting the looks like. and cheese. dedication of staff. When asked what she was “You have people here that most proud of, Wiwi could not have a common goal to do the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center has been named one of the best find one particular thing. work of Christ and that affirms healthcare systems in the country by Thomson Reuters, one of the “We’re proud of everything,” this work is important. And it world’s leading sources of measurement in the healthcare industry. Wiwi said. “We’re proud we are goes on. It has been going on for one of 11 Catholic schools that 166 years and that is very gratify- That distinction means we set higher patient safety standards. Find ways to got four-star rated. … We’re reduce hospital stays. Think not just about short-term recovery, but about ing to just be a small part of that,” long-term outcomes as well. This award also shows our commitment to really excited that our curriculum he said smiling. flows from the bottom up. This is the community — that we offer unparalleled patient care and safety. St. Joseph School plans to con- It’s what we’re called to do. a community of teachers and kids tinue celebrating the Blue Ribbon that really work well together. It achievement throughout the year is an ongoing adventure. We’re with students, faculty and parents. always looking for ways to For more information, visit www. Mishawaka improve our curriculum and what stjoeparish.com and follow the Plymouth our children are learning. It’s very “school” tab. South Bend exciting to be here everyday.” sjmed.com “I think it is to ultimately cre-

10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 12, 2012 Catholic educators honored with Light of Learning awards

BY VINCE LABARBERA of St. Joseph School, Monroeville, Precious Blood, Fort Wayne; was this year’s Light of Learning Virginia Robison, St. Aloysius, administrative recipient in the Fort Yoder; Roberta Tierney, St. FORT WAYNE, SOUTH BEND Wayne area. Jude, Fort Wayne; Anthony — “I wish to begin by thanking At the South Bend luncheon, Turner, St. Vincent de Paul, Fort all of you for your strong sup- Janet Wroblewski from St. John Wayne; Gina Tyner, St. John the port of our Catholic schools. I the Baptist, South Bend, was this Baptist, Fort Wayne; Mary Ann wish to thank Quality Dining for year’s Light of Learning adminis- Waikel, Queen of Angels, Fort sponsoring this annual luncheon trative recipient. Wayne; Marcy Watts, St. Charles in celebration of excellence in In Fort Wayne, Jerry and Borromeo, Fort Wayne; and Lori Catholic education. And I wish Becky Henry received the Msgr. Williams, Bishop Dwenger High to congratulate and thank our J. William Lester Award, which School, Fort Wayne. teachers and educators who are honors the late Msgr. Lester’s From the South Bend area, they recipients this year of the Light of spirit and legacy to Catholic par- included the following: Marilyn Learning award in recognition of ishes and schools in the diocese Ahearn, Corpus Christi, South their positive impact on Catholic for 60 years. Bend; Donna Bella, Holy Family, education,” said Bishop Kevin C. At the South Bend luncheon, South Bend; Douglas Clark, St. Rhoades. recipients of the Msgr. J. William Adalbert, South Bend; Gina Hite, His remarks were made Lester Award were Al and Mary Queen of Peace, Mishawaka; Jan. 30 in the Marriott Hotel Harding, Kevin and Marijo Kelly, Marie Hoeffler, St. Michael, PHOTOS BY JOSEPH RAYMOND Marquis Ballroom during the Marty and Jane Murphy and Patric Plymouth; Stephan Johnson, St. The Light of Learning Award recipients from Fort Wayne gather with annual Luncheon in Celebration of and Susan Richter. Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart; Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Catholic Schools Office leaders at the recent Excellence in Catholic Education. Dr. Mark Myers, superinten- Matthew Kirsch, Christ the King, Held in conjunction with dent of Catholic schools, Marsha South Bend; Allison Krisch, St. luncheon at the Marriott Hotel Marquis Ballroom. National Catholic Schools Week Jordan, associate superintendent, Pius X, Granger; Melissa Manier, (Jan. 29 – Feb. and Bishop Holy Cross, South Bend; Michael 5), the event Rhoades pre- McCarthy, Saint Joseph’s High was attended by sented 18 educa- School, South Bend; Mishawaka approximately “We can never rest on tors from the Catholic School Community; 300 people Fort Wayne area Stephanie Ritchie, St. John the including pas- our laurels as we seek to and 18 educators Evangelist, Goshen; Terese Sinka, tors, school from the South St. Matthew Cathedral, South administrators Bend area with Bend; Heather Snavely, Our and commu- become always better.” the Light of Lady of Hungary, South Bend; nity leaders. It Learning award Tara Ton, Marian High School, was hosted by in recognition Mishawaka; Jennifer Treber, St. Deacon James BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES of their posi- John the Baptist, South Bend; Fitzpatrick, tive impact on Alexis Turnock, St. Anthony de senior vice Catholic educa- Padua, South Bend; and Kathleen president and tion. Wolfram, St. Jude, South Bend. chief develop- From the Fort “One of my favorite activities ment officer of Wayne area, as bishop is visiting our Catholic Quality Dining they included schools: celebrating holy Mass at and who also serves as a deacon the following: Theresa Ammer, the various schools and visiting at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort St. John the Baptist, New Haven; the classrooms to experience first- Wayne. Angela Benner, St. Bernard, hand the marvelous education our The Light of Learning Award recipients from South Bend gather with A luncheon recognizing Light Wabash; Jana Bloom, St. Joseph, students are receiving,” Bishop Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Catholic Schools Office leaders at the recent of Learning award educators in Decatur; Daniel DeLaGrange, Rhoades said. “Our Catholic luncheon at the Gillespie Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn. the South Bend area of the diocese Huntington Catholic, Huntington; schools strive for excellence in was held Feb. 1 in the Gillespie Abby Dykhuizen, St. Joseph- every area of education: in spiri- Conference Center at the Hilton St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Fort tual and intellectual formation as sion,” Bishop Rhoads emphasized. ing. I give thanks to God for all of Garden Inn in South Bend. Wayne; Christina Fulk, Sacred well as physical education. We are Bishop Rhoades spoke of the you, for our priests, our principals, The luncheons centered on the Heart, Warsaw; Meg Hanlon, committed to the education of the upcoming Year of Faith beginning our teachers, our Catholic school theme, “Catholic Schools: Faith. Bishop Luers High School, whole child.” Oct. 11, announced some months staff and our generous benefactors. Academics. Service.” Bishop Fort Wayne; Brenda Kline, St. “We can never rest on our lau- ago by Pope Benedict XVI, as a Together, we share a holy mis- Rhoades was the keynote speaker Mary of the Assumption, Avilla; rels as we seek to become always springboard for helping “our chil- sion, the mission of passing on the at both events. Pamela Lepley, St. Therese, Fort better,” Bishop Rhoades added. dren and young people to discover Catholic faith, the faith that we are Carolyn Kirkendall, principal Wayne; Karen Lohmuller, Most “As you probably know, Catholic the journey of faith and to experi- called to share and also to defend, schools are one of my top priori- ence the joy of friendship with especially in today’s climate that ties as bishop because I believe Christ.” is increasingly hostile to the faith. they are of the greatest importance To the recipients of this honor- But the faith we profess with our for the future of the Church.” able award the bishop said, “Again, lips and seek to put into practice in “We need well-educated, com- I thank all of you for your commit- our lives is the path to life, true life, mitted Catholic young people who ment to Catholic education. 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o, the Denver Bronco’s something old, new, borrowed, red didn’t get to play in the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — a cardinal contrasts sharply with SSuper Bowl. Tebow, no THE GOOD Something old, something new, the mood in the Apostolic Palace doubt, was praying they would. something borrowed and some- that same evening when the pub- THE Though I know of a priest in NEWS thing red will be part of the mix lic — literally anyone who wants Boston who was praying for the Feb. 18 when Pope Benedict to come — is invited in to con- VATICAN New England Patriots during ON YOUTH XVI creates 22 new cardinals. gratulate the new cardinals. their victory on Jan. 14. I guess The general format of the Pope Benedict will create the LETTER that’s proof, once and for all, that CHRISTOPHER STEFANICK consistory has been maintained, new cardinals in the morning Jesus is Catholic. (Yes. I’m kid- but the ceremony has been during an “ordinary public con- CINDY WOODEN ding.) modified and will include the sistory” in St. Peter’s Basilica. According to one poll, 43 use of prayers borrowed from That same evening, the Bronze percent of football fans said that with her … and that’s the biggest ancient Roman liturgies. And, Doors will open and the public sainthood. divine intervention played a role in win of the day.” of course, red will be the color will be allowed to swarm up the And, in fact, the consis- Tebow’s victories. While I’m not And after being pummeled of the day as the new cardinals Scala Regia — the royal stair- tory Feb. 18 will include both. sure if God makes a habit out of by the Patriots, he told reporters, are reminded that they are called way — and into the Apostolic Immediately after the new cardi- intervening in how straight and far “It still was a good day because to give their lives to God and Palace to meet and greet the new nals are created, all the “princes a ball flies when it’s shot from a before the game I got to spend time the Church, even to the point of cardinals. of the Church” are scheduled quarterback’s arm, I have no doubt with Zach McCloud and make shedding their blood. A “consistory” is a gather- to vote on several new saints, that He intervenes when it comes him smile. Overall when you get Tradition and innovation, ing of cardinals with the pope. including Blessed Marianne to people performing the best they to do that it’s still … a good day. solemnity and festivity, high According to canon law, an Cope of Molokai and Blessed can, especially with regard to their Sometimes it’s just hard to see but honor and a call to sacrifice are ordinary consistory is called for Kateri Tekakwitha, Msgr. Guido character, and Tebow took MVP in it depends what lens you’re looking key parts of the creation of new consultation or for the celebra- Marini, master of papal liturgical that category this season. through. I choose to look through cardinals. tion “of especially solemn acts,” ceremonies, told Catholic News Tebow has been labeled a reli- those lenses and I got to make a The hushed moment when such as the creation of new car- Service Feb. 1. gious fanatic for daring to publicly kid’s day and anytime you do that a churchman kneels before the dinals or a vote approving the display his faith. His devotion has it’s more important than winning a pope and receives his red hat as canonization of candidates for LETTER, PAGE 12 even gotten him labeled among the game, so I’m proud of that.” most controversial figures in the When someone puts God before NFL. What sad commentary on our all else, all else tends to stay in its culture that someone who is openly proper place. In a letter to a friend, Jesus alone is source of life and peace devout is considered more contro- C.S. Lewis wrote, “Put first things versial than the players who are first and we get second things thrown in: put second things first as good, loving and merciful. sleeping with groupies, cheating on Reflection and we lose both first and second The ancient Hebrews saw human their wives, using steroids, or who things.” Tebow has kept first things THE sin as ultimately the cause of all spent time in jail for dog fighting. Strong in the reading from Mark first, and that, far more than pref- earthly misery. The “controversial” nature his is the image of desperation on the part acing every post game interview St. Paul’s First Epistle to the faith would have as a pro was SUNDAY of the leper. It is no wonder. While with, “I want to thank my Lord and Corinthians, this weekend’s sec- made clear to him in the Scouting modern scientist debate exactly what savior Jesus Christ,” is what’s made ond reading, includes the great Combine (NFL tryouts). When he GOSPEL the Bible means by “leprosy,” this him such a witness. And it’s a wit- Apostle’s counsel that Christians suggested saying a prayer before is clear. It was an awful disease, and ness that’s hard to miss. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION should do everything with the one exam another player shouted, people shunned to the extreme anyone In an interview with USA Today, intention of glorifying God. “Shut the ____ up,” prompting open suffering from this disease. It brought John Elway reflected, “(Tim’s) He admonished the Christians laughter from the other athletes. utter isolation and want. maturity level with dealing with of Corinth never to offend either But for all the mockery he’s In the minds of the ancient Hebrew the pressures of what comes with 6th Sunday in Jew or Gentile. Paul urges that endured, I’d propose that if you’re people, it somehow resulted from sin. playing the position (is enviable). the Christians follow his example, not a “Jesus freak,” you’re going Ordinary Time Mark recalls that Jesus, moved by … If you watch how he handles because Paul says that he imitates to be somebody’s freak. When pity, cured the man. He accepted the each press conference, that is truly Christ. people don’t have a higher reality Mk 1:40-45 man, so banished from society. who he is. It is not an act. It is a The reading therefore sets (aka, God) to live for, they tend to he first reading for this An interesting sidebar in these credit to his background and his Christ as the example and insists live for the wrong things, or, as the weekend comes from the Miracle Narratives from Mark’s parents. There is no question that, that believers must follow the Catechism of the Catholic Church Book of Leviticus. In Gospel is that people so yearn for from where I sit, his priorities are T example of the Lord in their lives. puts it, when we fail to worship sequence, Leviticus is the fourth Jesus. Several weeks ago, a paralytic different than those of most 24-year- For its last reading, the Church God, we experience the “endless book in modern translations of so wanted to find Jesus that others olds.” gives us a passage from the disintegration” that comes from the Bible. As such, it is part of let him through the very roof of the If something other than God sits Gospel of Mark. In this reading, a chasing one false god after another. the Pentateuch. The Pentateuch house where Jesus was. When Jesus on the throne of our hearts, life is a leper approaches Jesus, pleading No. 2114 includes the five books of the withdrew into the desert to pray, the roller coaster with ups and downs, for a cure. Jesus cured the man, Here in Bronco country I saw a Bible attributed to Moses. Apostles spontaneously followed, losses and wins. the Lord being “moved with pity,” bumper sticker that said, “I bleed unwilling to be without the Lord. This “I don’t have to live the roller These five books are the Torah. according to Mark. orange and blue.” I was going reading says people came to Jesus coaster other people live with my The Pentateuch forms the fun- This cure came when Jesus to suggest that the driver get that from everywhere. life,” Tebow said. damental law, and philosophy, of touched the man. (As an aside, checked by his doc. Contrast this These reports all reveal something While I’m not canonizing Judaism, both in current under- but nevertheless instructive, sym- with Tebow, whose foundation’s very basic and true. Jesus alone is the Tebow, I think we can all take les- standings and in ancient practices bolic touching is very important executive director, Erik Dellenback, source of life and peace, and, bless- sons from the way he keeps first as well. in the liturgy. Touch creates con- sums up his attitude with, “Tim edly, Jesus lovingly imparts life and things first, the way he expresses his In this reading, God speaks to tact and enables transference. In believes there is more to life than peace. faith in charity, and his willingness Moses and to Aaron, the brother Ordinations, the ordaining bishop football.” to ignore all criticism and be true to of Moses. The topic is leprosy. lays his hands upon the candidates Tebow has a charity whereby he who he is by wearing his love for Today it is not known whether to be ordained bishop, priest or invites a kid dealing with a serious READINGS Jesus on his shirt sleeve. these references to leprosy in the deacon. At weddings, the bride medical problem to be his guest at Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 Ps 32:1-2, 5, God bless the Giants/Patriots, Scriptures referred to Hansen’s and bridegroom hold each other’s every game. Spending time with 11 1 Cor 10:31-11:1 Mk 1:40-45 but the biggest win of the season is disease, or to some other ill- hands.) that person seems to be as high a the witness of a young NFL quar- ness. However, regardless of the Jesus transmitted the healing Monday: Jas 1:1-11 Ps 119:67-68, priority for Tebow as playing well, terback who showed the world that exact scientific nature of what the power of God to the man through 71-72, 75-76 Mk 8:11-13 if not higher. there’s more to life than football. ancients called leprosy, the prob- this touch. Then, Jesus spoke the Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18 Ps 94:12-15, Why does he do it? “Before lem was chronic and severe. miraculous words of healing. 18-19 Mk 8:14-21 all this hoopla and this pressure An entire social system devel- The Lord ordered the man to Wednesday: Jas 1:19-27 Ps 15:2-5 Mk of playing this game” Tebow has oped around the disease. Victims go to the priests. The man had 8:22-26 said, “I get to go over and invest in were outcasts. They suffered been exiled from the commu- Thursday: Jas 2:1-9 PS 34:2-7 Mk someone else’s life and in turn it’ll being shunned, but they also most put things in perspective for me.” nity because of his illness. If the 8:27-33 often virtually had to forage for priests saw that he was free of At one post-game press confer- food and search for any shelter Friday: Jas 2:14-24, 26 Ps 112:1-6 Mk ence after a Bronco’s victory, refer- Speaker and author Christopher disease, they would re-admit him 8:34-9:1 they could find. to society. ring to his special guest, Tebow’s Stefanick is director of Youth, Saturday: Jas 3:1-10 Ps 12:2-5, 7-8 Ancient Jews would never The reading closes by noting first comment was, “I was very Young Adult and Campus blame God for the fact of such a that great crowds pursued Jesus. Mk 9:2-13 excited to have Bailey here at this Ministry for the Denver serious malady. God was regarded game, and get a chance to hang out Archdiocese. 12 COMMENTARY February 12, 2012 Is anybody out there? SCRIPTURE SEARCH n November 2009, the Aristotelian notion that there could Gospel for February 12, 2012 Catholic Church made head- not be many worlds because, as St. Mark 1:40-45 Ilines by putting on a confer- Thomas had argued, this would be INTELLECT ence of astronomers and theolo- less perfect than a single, unitary Following is a word search based on the Gospel gians to discuss the possibility of universe produced by and ordered AND reading for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle alien life. Nearly a year later, the to God — the unique First Cause pope’s top astronomer raised the of everything else. VIRTUE B: consequences of the leper’s cure. The words can subject again with the London Strictly speaking, Aquinas be found in all directions in the puzzle. Telegraph. was referring to what we would JOHN GARVEY He said that the Church would today call multiple universes. MAKE ME CLEAN HIS HAND welcome and even baptize intelli- But Tempier’s objection — that LEPROSY WARNING SEE THAT gent extraterrestrials — “no matter Aquinas’ way of thinking puts course in rejecting God, did they TELL BUT GO SHOW how many tentacles.” God in a box, limiting His power receive the same divine assistance YOURSELF THE PRIEST OFFER I remember reading this and in ways that revealed truth does afterward? Would Jesus have MOSES SPREAD JESUS worrying that people might think not justify — applies to the discus- come to save them, too? And if ENTER A TOWN OPENLY the Church was falling prey to the sion of alien life as well. they obeyed God instead, would OUTSIDE PLACES PEOPLE same alien-mania that has recently Yet the possibility of alien life God the Son have made Himself gripped Hollywood. No credible poses further questions about our known to them in the same way? observation of intelligent (or even beliefs as Catholics. Where would As Catholics, we believe that OUT OF TOWN unintelligent) alien life has ever other intelligent life fit into the God created the whole universe, been made. We have not even economy of salvation? The ques- visible and invisible. It is a realm J LKWARN I NGHO found another planet, besides our tion is valuable at least as a mental so full of stars and planets, yet so own, that could conceivably host exercise — an opportunity to empty as to contain distances we EAOBFH I SHAND it. consider our own story of sin and will likely never travel and can SNFURPGPGTFE But we might be close. redemption. only measure in light-years. Columnist Charles Krauthammer If God made intelligent alien Perhaps the great mountain UAFTTYPRSJON noted recently in the Washington races, did He involve Himself in before us, of which we compose Post, “It’s only a matter of time — their story, too? Did some or all of a mere grain of dust, serves only SNEGESEETHAT perhaps a year or two, estimates them reject God originally, as we our edification, as a monument EWROLO I AOL LE one astronomer — before we find did? Or did some, at their incep- — to God’s greatness, to our own the right (planet) of the right size tion, resist temptation and choose insignificance and to his love for SOJOLRFDAPCR in the right place” within its solar more wisely than Adam and Eve? us despite our insignificance. OTHKPPOFEALE system. Do some even now remain in Maybe it actually makes more If he’s right, then the Church perfect harmony with nature and sense if there is other life around MAKEMELA I NEE is ahead of its time in worrying nature’s God? to share God’s marvels — a fur- DSHOWLNGF JAP about other worlds. Way ahead If sin is not an inborn error or ther sign of our own insignificance actually. In 1277, the bishop of weakness but a choice that we in his greater scheme. DTESECALPHNX Paris, Etienne Tempier, con- made, is it not possible that oth- demned some ideas in the philo- ers have chosen better? Imagine GFLESRUOYYUT sophical work that the recently the story of Genesis coming out © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com deceased St. Thomas Aquinas and differently in a different world, others at the University of Paris as C.S. Lewis did in his Space John Garvey is the president of The had produced. Trilogy. Catholic University of America SAINTS OF THE WEEK One proscribed idea was the If alien races followed our own in Washington, D.C.

In early January, the Vatican Church, German Jesuit Father newspaper, L’Osservatore Karl Josef Becker, 83, a retired LETTER Romano, reported, “The rite used professor at Rome’s Pontifical up to now has been revised and Gregorian University, said he Jerome Emiliani CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 simplified with the approval of would become a cardinal without the Holy Father,” in part to avoid becoming a bishop. c. 1481-1537

any impression that becoming a Another small change made Crosiers February 8 Normally, the public consis- cardinal is a sacrament like ordi- to the consistory this year tory for new saints is attended nation. involves timing. The 22 prel- Jerome enlisted in the Venetian army in 1511. He was captured and by cardinals living in Rome, but But two ordinations will pre- ates will receive their cardinals’ the creation of new cardinals is cede the consistory. Three of the rings from Pope Benedict dur- chained in a dungeon, but promised himself to God if released. an opportunity for all of them to new cardinals named by Pope ing the consistory, rather than at That he later was able to walk out of his prison was considered exercise their role as advisers to Benedict are priests, not bishops. the Mass they will concelebrate miraculous. He was ordained in 1518. When the plague struck, he the pope. Church law says new cardi- with the pope Feb. 19. And, as cared for the sick and opened an orphanage. In 1532, he and two This will be the fourth time nals must have been ordained customary, during the consis- fellow priests formed the Clerks Regular Somaschi, now known Pope Benedict has created new at least to the priesthood and tory they also will receive their cardinals and will bring his total should be ordained bishops assignments of a “titular church” as the Somascan Fathers. Jerome was declared the patron saint of to 84 cardinals, of whom 79 are before entering the College of in Rome, making them formally orphaned and abandoned children in 1928. still alive; 63 of his appointees in Cardinals. However, in recent members of the Rome dioc- the College of Cardinals will be decades, many of the elderly esan clergy, which is what the Saints under the age of 80 and eligible priests named to the college as Church’s first cardinals were. to vote in a conclave to elect a a sign of esteem and gratitude Once the new cardinals are new pope. for their service to the Church created, the College of Cardinals Unlike the consistories he have requested, and received, an will have a record-high number held in 2007 and in 2010, the exemption from episcopal ordi- of members. The total number of Francis-Xavier Bianchi February ceremony will not be nation. princes of the Church will reach preceded by a daylong meeting Maltese Augustinian Father 213, surpassing the total of 203 1743-1815 of the pope with the College Prosper Grech, an 86-year-old reached with the consistory in Crosiers January 31 of Cardinals and the cardinals- biblical theologian and one 2010. As recently as 2001, the designate. The Vatican did not of the co-founders of Rome’s total number of cardinals dipped Born in Sicily, he was educated at Naples and wanted to enter offer an explanation, but it coin- Augustinian Patristical Institute, to 139 just before Pope John cides with a variety of efforts was scheduled to be ordained a Paul II named a record 44 cardi- religious life, despite his father’s opposition. But he persevered to lighten the pope’s schedule, bishop Feb. 8 in Malta. Belgian nals at once. and entered the Congregation of Clerks Regular of St. Paul, or especially before two days of Father Julien Ries, 91, an expert Barnabites, though the conflict prompted a long illness. He was public ceremonies. on the history of religions, told ordained in 1797, serving as superior of two colleges for 15 years The three-cornered, red beret- CNS he would be ordained a and in other posts. More and more he exercised his priesthood by ta the pope will place on the new bishop Feb. 11 in Belgium. cardinals’ heads is traditional, On the other hand, in keep- hearing confessions, and his health was affected. He was seen as a but the ceremony for the 2012 ing with the Jesuit promise not living saint; one miracle attributed to him was stopping the flow of consistory has been changed. to strive for any dignity in the lava from an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1805. Saints February 12, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13

SAINT JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ACCELERATE IN SOCCER, ACADEMICS The Western Illinois University Leathernecks women’s soccer team has placed 15 team members on the Summit League’s Fall Academic All-League Distinguished Scholars list. The Western athletes who earned spots on the Summit League’s Fall Academic All-League Distinguished Scholars list include: Sarah Hall, freshman, biological sciences major, from Granger; and Kristin Kuhar, junior, athletic training major, from South Sports Bend. Both attended Saint Joseph’s High School in South Bend where they excelled in soccer. ICCL teams play for CYO Crusaders boast hardworking team tournament, losing work together and how fun they BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN division crowns, look to St. Jude and St. are to watch. It doesn’t matter who Joseph-Hessen scores the points, they just play well FORT WAYNE — Mike Palmer Cassel. together week after week.” to playoffs has been coaching Catholic The St. The Crusaders are not very tall Youth Organization (CYO) bas- Therese roster this season. In fact, Palmer describes BY JOE KOZINSKI fueled by 10 points from John ketball for a good many years — lists 10 boys, his team as “a bunch of linemen.” Byzewski, leaving them, 9-1, with which includes The eighth graders include: 36 to be exact. MIKE PALMER the one loss coming at the hands “We are having a wonderful sea- five eighth grad- Brandon Diss, Joe Davis, Korrie MISHAWAKA — Chip dip, wing of Christ the King. son,” Palmer declares. ers, three seventh Briggs, Patrick Mattingly and Mick dings and football were on most The Crusaders of Holy Cross And Palmer has coached a lot graders, a sixth grader and a fifth Palmer, while Michael Colvin, Lucas minds on Super Bowl Sunday, had their backs against the wall. of seasons and a lot of teams, but grader. Garcia and Dylan Hutson are the except for those playing for a title If they could upset the Kings it affirms, “I can truly say this group Palmer brought up the younger seventh graders. of their own — the Inter-City would be a three-way log jam atop has to be my best overall. They two to round out his number to 10 Assisting Palmer this year are Catholic League crown. Several the St. John Bosco heap. A loss may not be the most talented from a and claims both Evan Creager and Chad Creager, Kyle Keuenke and teams played in their final week would mean that the Christ the basketball standpoint, but they are a Michael Murphy can “hold their John Colvin, with Johnny Murphy vying for the coveted moniker King posse would lay claim to the smart team, they are a patient team own” and are “very capable” of play- providing much help also. Division Champion. title alone. and they work extremely hard.” ing at this level. As always, the Crusaders have a The Saints of Mishawaka The double team of Crusaders, As they turned the calen- In addition to their phenomenal goal to win the CYO tourney. Catholic were perched high in Conner Gentry and Mark Madden, dar to February, the St. Therese cohesiveness on the court, Palmer is However, as the end of this sea- the St. Martin DePorres Division would prove too much for the Crusaders posted an impressive 14-3 equally impressed with his team’s son draws near, Palmer has a big hoping a perfect record would Kings as they succumbed, 30-20, record. They are 1-1 in league play performance in the classroom. He decision to make. With his youngest be theirs with only one hurdle making the division a triple team with two more conference games boasts his highest percentage ever son moving on to high school next remaining, the Pumas from Queen split of the crown. left before the CYO tournament. making honor roll or high honors. year, the coach has considered mak- of Peace. In other league action, the St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel beat the “With practice four nights a week ing this season his last. The powerful Saints took care Panthers of St. Anthony finished Crusaders, but got by a tough team and 20-plus games this season, the “I have not decided what I will of business and dispatched the one spot behind the Saints as they from St. Rose-St. Louis. boys have to work extremely hard do. But if this would be my last year, Pumas, 48-14, behind double- defeated Our Lady of Hungary, The Crusaders have picked up to maintain their grades,” a proud I couldn’t end it any better than with digit performances by both Jacob 57-19, as Charlie Williams hit for extra games this season in addition to Palmer says. this group, win or lose,” Palmer con- Whitfield and Nate Thomas com- 15. their league schedule and also placed He adds, “So many people have cludes. pleting the St. Martin DePorres In the closest game of the after- third in the pre-season Thanksgiving commented how well these boys sweep and ending, 9-1 overall. noon, St. Matthew snuck by the The championship in the St. Spartans of St. Thomas, 29-27. John Bosco Division was a bit Corpus Christi’s Dominick more complicated. St. Joseph had Ferro had another big performance one loss and was playing a tough as his 21 points helped repel Holy St. Pius X squad and unbeaten in Family, and Isaiah Henry’s 13, by the division. 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BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Kathi Cubellis boasts large numbers finished third in the Summit Athletic The boys’ squad list five seniors in Ohio where she grew up. The on her roster. league and have a 9-2 record so far. and include two sets of cousins. Knights have a total of 10 young “We have one of the biggest Cubellis, in her first season, is Ethan Welch, Andrew Ekrich and ladies in the program — five of The four diocesan high schools are teams Dwenger has ever had,” she pleased to be enjoying a winning Justin Thelen lead the seniors as which were seniors: Maggie Miller, deep into another swim season with explained. record and claimed, “I have never captains and are the high point Rachel Myers, Erin Hipskind, the girls just starting their post sea- The girls lost just one meet to coached a more cohesive team. We scorers. “They are awesome swim- Lauren Christie and Elle Veldman. son and the boys coming up around Fort Wayne Snider this season and are very well balanced and like a mers as well as incredible leaders,” For the boys, there were just six the corner. had a strong second place confer- family. I became a mother to 40 Cubellis boasted. on the roster with Alex Miller listed At Bishop Dwenger, Coach ence finish (9-1), while the boys instantly.” For the girls, Marissa as the lone senior. Although short McDonald, Sarah Clark and Sarah on wins, the team learned a lot. “It Coffee share captain duties and are was a building season,” explained equally talented. The group prays Evans. and cheers together before each Tony Kowals was back at South meet and are overall, “well-bond- Bend Saint Joseph’s to coach 20 Let a ed,” according to Cubellis. young men. Christian Harmon Skyler Wanberg took over the is the only senior on the roster. long-standing Knights’ swim program at Marian Kowals was pleased to win every High School in Mishawaka this dual meet this year except one community season and declared it a “rebuilding against Penn. year.” His team won the South friend With just 18 on his roster, the Bend city championship and team was very small in number and the Wawasee tournament. Saint very young in experience. The team Joseph’s is busy preparing for their get you back on was made up of 12 for the boys’ post-season. Looking for a deep group and six girls. run, junior Trevor Carroll leads the your feet again With just one senior, Chris way. Carroll has set new records Schoen, Wanberg is looking toward in his choice race, the 200 meter You want to return to your normal daily activities, and Dujarie House will a bright future, “We have lots of freestyle. Coach Bonnie Schrems help make it happen as quickly as possible. Dujarie House, the skilled nursing talent and will be very fast in the handles the girls’ team at Saint years to come.” Joseph’s. community at Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame, offers physical, occupational His main goal for the program is Shrems lists 21 swimmers on and speech therapies, as well as other specialized services to meet your restorative to gain experience, build numbers her roster and a lone diver, sopho- and rehabilitation needs. During your stay at Dujarie House you can enjoy daily and get more kids to participate. more Samantha Reese. Reese was Jeff Siples retired after a quarter able to advance out of the sectional Mass and other spiritual wellness opportunities. of a century coaching swimming. meet, qualifying her for regional Call (574) 251-3291 to schedule a tour of our warm and inviting So, Emily Evans took over the competition. The team had a second reigns at Bishop Luers. She has place finish in their city league and community. Ask your doctor to refer you to Dujarie House for your six seasons of coaching experience have compiled an impressive 8-2 rehabilitation needs! Medicare accepted. behind her and swam competitively record so far this season.

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February 12, 2012 TODAY ’ S CATHOLIC 15 REST IN PEACE Bremen LaGrange South Bend hat s appening Phyllis June Leman, 88, Phillip A. Bir, 79, Dionizy Danny W ’ h ? St. Dominic St. Joseph Grabowski, 90, Holy Family Elkhart Mishawaka WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your A. Benny Wiercioch, Judy M. Daffron, 88, Therese Ann Michalski, announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, 86, St. Vincent de Paul St. Joseph 45, St. Stanislaus Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Fort Wayne Barbara Peli, 78, Evelyn T. Murphy, 97, payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Marjorie L. Foster, St. Monica St. John the Baptist 87, St. Elizabeth Ann Notre Dame William A. Kopanski, our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Seton Father Andrew M. 96, Holy Family John Thomas Sebesta, CSC, 39, Lula L. Allsop, 93, iocese of ortHungarianayne goulashouth and langaloenD dinner Theology on Tap Goodwin, 87, Basilica of the Sacred VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESD f W -s B Non-Profit Org. Corpus Christi Habitat for HumanityPost needs volunteersOffice BoxSouth 390 Bend — Our Lady of Fort Wayne — The Theology St. Vincent de Paul Heart Hungary School, 735 W. Calvert, on Tap series for young adults in U.S. Postage Andrew J. Pecze, 75, South Bend — Are you a home Elsie E. Alter, 91, Sister Patricia Jean improvement personFort with Wayne, no INwill 46801 have a dinner Saturday, Feb. their 20s and 30s, single or mar- PAID Holy Cross St. Therese Garver, CSC, 85, more projects at home?Tel. (260)Habitat 744-001218, from 4-7 p.m. Tickets are $8 ried, will be held at Soups, Salad per dinner, children 6-12 $4.50 and Spirits, 1915 S. Calhoun Fort Wayne,Our IN Lady of Loretto Bernice R. Ciesielski, for Humanity of St. Joseph Connie Colelli, 56, FAX (260) 744-1473and children under 6 free. Carry St., Thursday, Feb. 16, from 7-9 92, St. Jude County needs help on the mid- St. JosephPermit No. Plymouth1053 week crew. A fewWeb hours site:during www.diocesefwsb.org out available. Tickets available p.m., on the topic “Dark Night of at Our Lady of Hungary rectory Marion J. Grodowski, Josephine Zwickl, 90, the week are needed for a great the Soul: Prayer, Meditation and Huntington (574) 287-1700. Contemplation of St. John of the 91, St. Michael Our Lady of Hungary cause. Call the volunteer depart- Juanita A. Weaver, 90, ment at (574) 288-6967 or visit Cross.” This event is hosted by Fish fry planned Ss. Peter and Paul www.habitat-for-humanity.org. the Office of Campus and Young South Bend — St. John the Adult Ministry. Visit www.dioce- Volunteer opportunity Baptist will hold an AYCE Tyner sefwsb.org/TOT for information. IOOF fish fry on Wednesday, Holy Cross Father Sebesta dies Fort Wayne — Consumer Credit ‘Bible Bingo’ performed Counseling, 4105 W. Jefferson Feb. 29, at Holy Family Parish Blvd., is in need of a volunteer Center from 4-7 p.m. Adult tick- Granger — “Bible Bingo — An NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross in South Bend, from July 2003 receptionist. Call (260) 432-8200 ets are $8 and children tickets are Act of Charity ... in Two Acts” Father Andrew M. Sebesta to December of 2004. On April for information. $5 and available at the door. will be performed Saturday, died Jan. 30 after a seven- 2, 2005, Father Sebesta was . Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Pius . year battle with a brain tumor. ordained to the priesthood at Christmas wreaths need removal Monte Carlo fundraiser planned X Parish, 52553 Fir Rd. Vicki Father Sebesta, a member of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart Quade, creator of “Late Nite the Congregation of Holy Cross at Notre Dame and served as Fort Wayne —The Catholic South Bend — St. Anthony de Catechism,” brings a new show for almost 15 years, was 39 parochial vicar at Sacred Heart Cemetery will be removing Padua School will have a Monte about the Catholic culture of fun- years old. Father Sebesta was Parish in Notre Dame from Christmas wreaths after Feb. Carlo fundraiser Saturday, Feb. draising and bingo. Tickets are ordained to the Order of the 2006-2008. Funeral Mass was 20. If you want to save your 18, from 5:30 to midnight in $25 each, $23 for seniors (65 and Deacon in 2003 and served as celebrated at the Basilica of the Christmas wreath but cannot the school’s gymnasium. A pol- older). A ticket request form can deacon at Christ the King Parish Sacred Heart on Feb. 4, remove it by that date call the ish dinner, gaming, tips, silent . be found at www.stpius.net/bible .- cemetery office at (260) 426- auction and the chance to win a bingo. For information contact 2044, no later than Feb. 15, and $1,000 cash prize will be offered. Tom Doyle at (574) 674-5582 or it may be saved for 30 days only, Tickets are $25 each and may be Kristie Sandor at (574) 272-8462, after which it will be discarded. purchased in the school or parish office by phoning (574) 233-7169 ext. 144. or at the door. McElhaney-Hart FUNDRAISERS St. Pius X senior group Adult trivia night FUNERAL HOME MISC. HAPPENINGS Granger — St. Pius X has a senior South Bend — Holy Family Knights host breakfast group (55+) that meets the second School, 56407 Mayflower Rd. Tuesday of the month at noon 715 North Jefferson will have an adult trivia night on Fort Wayne —Precious Blood Knights of Columbus Council starting with Mass. On Feb. 14, Huntington Friday, Feb. 24. Doors open at 6 a St. Valentine’s Day celebration p.m., trivia begins at 7 p.m. Cost 11043 will host a breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 8:30 a.m. will welcome St. Pius X second- is $100 per table of 10. Mardi grade students as guests. Price is Gras theme, tailgate style and to 12:30 p.m. at Most Precious (260) 356-3320 Blood, 1515 Barthold St. Cost is $3. For information call (574) 272- cash bar. Cash prize for top team. 0732. For information contact Tammy $6 for adults, $3 for children ages www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com Dahms at (574) 246-9105. 6-12 or $20 for families.

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16 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 12, 2012 Bishop Rhoades visits Bishop Dwenger High School

BY BONNIE ELBERSON Rhoades said. needy, with 50 sites available for Civil law must conform to natural service opportunities. Weekly prayer law or it is unjust. And this is a direct in front of the local abortion clinic is FORT WAYNE — “It’s great to be violation of the freedom of religion encouraged. There is an active Social back at Bishop Dwenger High School guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and Justice Club, Key Club and Saints ... it’s perfect,” said Bishop Kevin reveals the pro-abortion, anti-Catholic for Life Club, with many participat- C. Rhoades as he began Holy Mass sentiment of the U.S. government. ing in the local and national March during his recent visit during Catholic “We have to fight this government for Life. Saints for Life draws many Schools Week. intrusion,” he said. more volunteers to help with commu- The school gymnasium was filled It is no nity projects. nearly to capacity by staff, guests and surprise Academically, Dwenger students the student body of more than 1,000 More that Bishop may take basic honors courses, as the bishop entered and processed photos are Dwenger advanced placement (AP) and college/ to the altar accompanied by school available at students dual credit courses at the University of chaplains Father Tony Steinacker and www.diocesefwsb.org were keenly Saint Francis and Indiana University- Father Jason Freiburger and deacons, aware of Purdue University at Fort Wayne. Jim Tighe and Jim Fitzpatrick. the issue Recent statistics reveal that 96 per- Dwenger Principal Jason Schiffli and wanted cent of graduates are attending college acknowledged that the students feel updated information on the subject, or technical school, with the remain- a great sense of pride in their school since the school has built its founda- ing 4 percent in vocational training, when the bishop visits. tion on four strong pillars: an academ- the military or the workforce. “They just come alive,” he said, PHOTOS BY JOE ROMIE ic life, a spiritual life, an active life and “In order for our students to be when they have his undivided atten- Bishop Dwenger students and Campus Minister Barbara Ruden, right, a life of service. This issue touches successful after high school, we must tion. give Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades a walking tour of the school, highlighted closely on all those areas. educate the whole person. ...We must Indeed, they listened intently to the by visits to the band room, where diocesan Pueri Cantores singers were Spiritually, students are required to provide opportunity for growth in all bishop’s homily during Mass, which take theology classes each semester. aspects of life,” states a student pam- practicing; the new weight room, where the bishop tried the heavy ropes was both a discussion of the Gospel Classes begin with daily prayer. Mass phlet. reading and a tutorial on prayer. exercise; and the classroom of Spanish instructor Julio Garcia. and Reconciliation are offered weekly. The school’s mission statement Mark’s Gospel related the story of Eucharistic Adoration is offered reveals it to be founded in the life Jairus, a synagogue official whose He recommended that students surveying the Bible. monthly. Students assist with Mass and teachings of Jesus Christ in order daughter was dying, and the story of a do the same as a form of prayer and Students in both classes were as lectors, sacristans, extraordinary to provide a faith-filled community woman afflicted with hemorrhages. to develop a special relationship with eager to get the bishop’s perspec- ministers of the Eucharist and servers, dedicated to academic excellence, In both cases, Jesus performed Jesus. tive on a recent mandate by the U.S. and also participate in other spiritual growth in the spiritual life, a Christ- miracles by restoring life to the child He believes that God moves hearts Department of Health and Human co-curricular activities. centered active life outside of class, and good health to the woman. Those when they are open to His Word. Services requiring employers who Eighty percent of students are and a Christian life of service to the miracles were a foreshadowing of The Catholic faith is not just rules offer health insurance to their employ- involved in extracurricular activities community. events to come and a symbol of Jesus’ and regulations, not a philosophy ees to cover the cost of contracep- such as the 20 Indiana High School Bishop Rhoades no doubt felt death on the cross, which saved us or a discipline. “Our faith is about a tives, abortifacients and sterilization. Athletic Association sanctioned sports that passion and dedication in the from sin, he said. person, Jesus Christ. ... Make your Regrettably, the legislation does not and four club sports, as well as the Dwenger student body and is surely The bishop explained to his listen- faith real in your life” by developing exempt Catholic schools, hospitals or Academic Super Bowl. pleased at the good work being done ers that he prepared his homily by a friendship with Him, the bishop social services. Community service hours are there and throughout the diocese. “I slowly and prayerfully reading the advised them. The Catholic Church will fight required for all students with a focus love all our high schools,” he declared. Gospel, then thinking and meditating Following Mass, Bishop Rhoades the mandate, the bishop assured on the poor, the indigent and the on its message. He learned to read visited Kelly Fogarty’s junior morality them, both through the legislature and Scripture deeply in college, he said, class where students were studying through the courts. and often while reading would see a natural law, and Joe Garcia’s Sacred “We’re really in a battle ... but we “message” from God. Scripture class where seniors were can’t cooperate with evil,” Bishop

A large stone just outside the main entrance of Bishop Dwenger High School echoes the school’s vision: students as “Citizens of Two Worlds.”

Bishop Rhoades receives the offertory gifts from students and faculty of Bishop Dwenger during the all-school Mass that kicked off his visit.