Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend June 11, 2017 TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Volume 91 No. 23 50¢ TODAYSCATHOLICNEWS.org New column begins this week ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD ‘In Light of Faith’ Page 12 Two begin lives of joyful service

‘A current of grace’ charismatic renewal celebrates 50 years Page 2

Bishop-designate Wack Holy Cross priest to shepherd Florida diocese Page 4

Ordinations to the priesthood More photos, continuing story Pages 8-9

Mary’s second Joe Romie apparition at Fatima Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, flanked by newly ordained priests Father Dennis Di Benedetto, left, and Father Eric Burgener stand with more than 50 diocesan and Devotion to her immaculate visiting priests, and seminarian altar servers on the steps of the Cathedral of the , Fort Wayne, after Mass.

heart established BY BONNIE ELBERSON two candidates forward before all the questions and expresses hood makes sense. It’s what the Father Andrew Budzinski, voca- the motivation of these men who priesthood is all about. Page 11 tions director for the diocese, today give their lives to God and Bishop Rhoades continued: he jubilant strains of the affirmed their readiness for his church,” he added. “It is the “Christ the priest and Good majestic pipe organ rang ordination. After the Election of question posed three times Shepherd consecrates Eric and Tthrough the vast edifice of the Candidates, Bishop Rhoades to Simon Peter in the Gospel Dennis as priests and shepherds the Cathedral of the Immaculate spoke directly to them and said today: ‘Simon, son of John, do to feed and tend his sheep. They Conception in downtown Fort that he would ask six questions you love me?’ Only after Peter will do so when they nourish Wayne Saturday, June 3, a day before their ordination, in the professed his love for Jesus did God’s people with his word, in which the cathedral was part of the rite called the Promise our lord entrust him with the when they preach the Gospel overflowing with family, friends, of the Elect. mission and teach the Catholic faith. the faithful and well-wishers He told those in attendance: to feed They will do so when they cel- of Eric Burgener and “I will ask them about their Couldn’t attend? and tend ebrate the mystery of the Lord’s Deacon Dennis Di Benedetto on intention and their resolve to his sheep. death and resurrection in the the day of their ordination to the undertake the office of the priest- Watch the livestream Each time holy Eucharist. They will feed holy priesthood. hood. I will ask them about of the ordination Mass that Eric God’s people with the bread of Fourth Degree Knights of their resolve to preach the word at www.diocesefwsb.org and Dennis life, Jesus’ body and blood. They Columbus in full regalia lined of God wisely, to celebrate the respond, ‘I will tend the lost sheep when the center aisle as Bishop Kevin liturgy reverently, to be men of do’ to the they forgive sins in the name of C. Rhoades, the two candidates prayer, to consecrate themselves six questions in the Promise of Christ the priest in the sacrament and the nearly 50 diocesan and to God for the salvation of his the Elect, they are also saying ‘I of penance. They will tend the visiting priests, vested in gold people and to be respectful and do,’ like St. Peter, to Jesus’ ques- infirm sheep when they comfort and white, processed to the altar obedient to me and my succes- tion to them: ‘Eric, son of Curtis and anoint the sick with holy oil. to begin the ordination Mass. sors. These are all important and Arlene, do you love me?’ They will tend the sheep when Bishop Rhoades greeted the questions that express what the and ‘Dennis, son of Michael and they offer praise and thanks to assembly warmly, and thanked church expects and requires of Nancy, do you love me?’ Only God throughout the hours of the all for their attendance on such a her priests. after this response of faith will day in the Divine Office, praying joyful occasion. “But there is another ques- they be ordained, because it is for the .” Beginning the Rite of tion that is even more important, only in the love of Christ and his Ordination, a deacon called the because it gets to the heart of body, the church, that the priest- ORDINATION, page 8 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 11, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Pentecost is celebration of Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 unity in diversity, says PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades BY CINDY WOODEN

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Sunday of January; and every other “This happens when we want to separate, “It was born ecumenical because it is hours of song and prayer before the pope week from the third Sunday in June when we take sides and form parties, when the Holy Spirit who creates unity,” the pope arrived. As Rome’s summer sun beat down through the second Sunday of we adopt rigid and airtight positions, when said. The Holy Spirit drew Catholics and on the pilgrims, Elaine Pollard and Sandra September by the Diocese of Fort we become locked into our own ideas and Pentecostals together to profess that Jesus is Mobley from Holy Cross in Brooklyn, Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun ways of doing things, perhaps even thinking Lord and “to proclaim together the Father’s N.Y., found space in the shade under one St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. that we are better than others,” he said. love for all his children.” of the few trees on the edge of the crowd. Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, “When this happens,” the pope said, “we In ancient Rome, Pope Francis said, They had traveled to Rome with group of 88 IN, and additional mailing office. choose the part over the whole, belonging Christians were martyred in the Circus people. to this or that group before belonging to the Maximus “for the entertainment of those Both women are lifelong Catholics who POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: church” and taking pride in being “Christians discovered the charismatic renewal in 1989. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort watching.” He urged the crowd to remem- Wayne, IN 46856-1169 of the ‘right’ or the ‘left’ before being on the ber how many Christians are being killed Pollard said she has stayed with it “because or email: [email protected] side of Jesus.” for their faith today and to recognize that my whole life changed. 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Other relatives, Today’s Catholic, Forgiveness “preserves unity despite An Italian Pentecostal pastor, Giovanni who couldn’t be there in person, were con- P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN everything, prevents collapse and con- Traettino, a friend of Pope Francis’ since they nected by Skype and they were singing it, 46856-1169; or email: solidates and strengthens,” he said. met at an ecumenical charismatic gathering too, as he passed away. [email protected] “Forgiveness sets our hearts free and enables in Buenos Aires in 2006, told the crowd that It is still difficult, she said, but “he want- us to start afresh.” as Christians grow in their love for God, they ed me to come and be here.” (ISSN 0891-1533) Pope Francis began his Pentecost celebra- should simultaneously grow in love for one Kaye and George Balsam and Terry (USPS 403630) tions at an ecumenical vigil June 3 with another. Mroz from St. Gabriel the Archangel par- some 50,000 Catholic charismatics and “The movement of the Holy Spirit, also ish in McKinney, Texas, were at the Circus Pentecostals from more than 125 countries known as the Pentecostal movement, has in Maximus as part of a 130-person pilgrimage gathered for praise and worship at the site of its DNA — its life in the Holy Spirit — the that visited the Holy Land before arriving in the ancient Roman Circus Maximus. vocation to build Christian unity,” he said. Rome for the Pentecost celebrations. Although less exuberantly, the pope, too, Pentecostals and Catholic charismatics The trip was George’s first with charis- sang with his hands cupped open or with have not always gotten along, Traettino matics and he was enthused. “This is what his hands raised. He stood between Michelle said. But “the election of Pope Francis clearly we need to reinvent the church,” he said. Moran, president of the International opened a new season, especially in relations Getting people excited about the faith is Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services, and with us.” what is needed if “we want the church to get Patti Mansfield, who was present when the Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, straightened out and stop losing people,” he Find us on Facebook Catholic charismatic renewal was born. In preacher of the papal household, offered a said. www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb February 1967 Mansfield was one of the reflection also focusing on the ecumenical Mroz said, “We receive baptism as babies Duquesne University students, who experi- vocation of the charismatic renewal. and then we’re confirmed,” but so many enced an outpouring of the Holy Spirit dur- How many of the divisions among people experience the sacraments only as Follow us on Twitter ing a retreat. “ritual” and are unaware of the power the @diocesefwsb Christians “have been due to the desire The charismatic renewal is “a current of to make a name for ourselves or for our sacraments hold. The charismatic renewal grace,” Pope Francis told the crowd at the own church more than for God,” he asked. “reawakens those gifts you received at bap- Follow us on Instagram Circus Maximus. “It is a work that was born “A renewed outpouring of the Holy Spirit tism and confirmation. Until you get the @diocesefwsb — Catholic? No. It was born ecumenical,” will not be possible without a collective Holy Spirit, you don’t get this reawakening. with similar results in many denominations movement of repentance on the part of all That’s what it is — a reawakening of the and with Pentecostals providing support and Christians.” gifts given you before.” education to new Catholic charismatics. Tens of thousands of people gathered for Contributing to this story was Carol Glatz. June 11, 2017 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Trump’s decision to abandon Paris Public schedule climate pact called ‘deeply troubling’ of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Sunday, June 11: 11:30 a.m. — Confirmation Mass for Adults, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne WASHINGTON (CNS) — not the only possible mechanism world’s leaders to come together Monday, June 12: 10 a.m. — Meeting of the Bishop’s Cabinet, President Donald Trump’s June for addressing global carbon to protect the gift of our common Noll Center, Fort Wayne 1 decision “not to honor the mitigation, the lack of a current home. ... We have one common Tuesday, June 13: 1 p.m. — Meeting of Board of Catholic U.S. commitment” to the Paris viable alternative is a serious home, and we must protect it,” Relief Services, Indianapolis climate agreement “is deeply concern. they said. Wednesday, June 14-16: Meeting of United States Conference troubling,” said the chairman of He said the U.S. Conference In both statements Bishop of Catholic Bishops, Indianapolis the U.S. bishops’ Committee on of Catholic Bishops, Pope Francis Cantu noted that the U.S. bish- Friday, June 16: 11 a.m. — Invocation at 125th Anniversary International Justice and Peace. “and the entire ops have for years “voiced sup- Event of Michael Kinder & Sons, Indiana Michigan Power Center “The Scriptures affirm the have consistently upheld the port for prudent action and dia- Plaza, Fort Wayne value of caring for creation and Paris agreement as an important logue on climate change,” as far Saturday, June 17: 4:30 p.m. — Confirmation Mass for Adults, caring for each other in soli- international mechanism to pro- back as their 2001 statement on St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend darity. The Paris agreement is mote environmental stewardship global climate change and again an international accord that and encourage climate change in 2015 in a letter to Congress. promotes these values,” Bishop mitigation.” They have, he said, “reiterated Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, N.M., Before Trump made his their support on several occa- said in a statement released announcement, Bishop Cantu sions.” shortly after the president made issued a statement saying the “Pope Francis and the Holy Priest assignments his announcement in the White United States had an obligation See have also consistently voiced House Rose Garden. to honor the Paris agreement support for the Paris agreement,” “President Trump’s deci- to protect “our people and our Bishop Cantu said. In his earlier The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne- sion will harm the people of the planet” and “mitigate the worst June 1 statement, Bishop Cantu South Bend, has made the following assignments of priests, effec- United States and the world, impacts of climate change.” said the pope’s 2015 encyclical tive June 13, 2017: especially the poorest, most vul- He urged Trump to honor the “Laudato Si: on Care for Our Reverend Eric Burgener to Parochial Vicar, St. Pius X Parish, nerable communities,” the bish- accord. Common Home” was timed “to Granger. op said after Trump announced The USCCB released the urge the nations of the world Reverend Dennis Di Benedetto to Parochial Vicar, St. Charles the U.S. will withdraw immedi- earlier statement along with to work together in Paris for Borromeo Parish, Fort Wayne ately from the Paris accord. copies of letters sent weeks an agreement that protects our “The impacts of climate earlier to Secretary of State Rex people and our planet.” change are already being expe- Tillerson, Treasure Secretary The Paris accord has been rat- The truth is, climate is a global his successor would change rienced in sea level rise, glacial Steven Mnuchin and National ified by 134 of the 197 countries public good and not limited to everything. That’s the problem. melts, intensified storms, and Security Advisor H.R. McMaster. that approved it in December any country, not limited to any Today, in just one day, Trump more frequent droughts,” Bishop The letters were signed by 2015 under the U.N. Framework nation,” the cardinal said. could change all the cards on Cantu said. “I can only hope Bishop Cantu; Bishop Frank J. Convention on Climate Change. “The Vatican would the table to the disadvantage of that the president will propose Dewane of Venice, Fla., chair- President Barack Obama ratified always respect the decision many and to the advantage of concrete ways to address global man of the USCCB Committee on its own, bypassing the U.S. of a sovereign state,” added the oil lobby.” climate change and promote on Domestic Justice and Human Senate. The agreement went into Cardinal Turkson, who was in Tillerson participated in environmental stewardship.” Development; and Sean L. force in October after enough Washington for a conference Trump’s meeting with Cardinal Trump said the climate accord Callahan, president and CEO countries ratified it. at Georgetown University. “We Parolin and told reporters that “is less about the climate and of , the A day before Trump will continue to still talk about while climate change did not more about other countries U.S. bishops’ overseas relief and announced the immediate with- climate change and all of that, come up in Trump’s meeting obtaining a financial advantage development agency. drawal of the U.S. from the and hope that some change can with the pope, they had “a good over the United States.” “We write about our shared climate accord, Cardinal Peter occur midstream.” exchange on the climate change He said he wants to cre- obligation to care for the envi- Turkson, prefect of the Vatican’s Also commenting ahead of issue” with the cardinal. ate a “level playing field” and ronment. The Judeo-Christian for the Integral Trump’s decision was Bishop “The cardinal was expressing establish the “highest standard tradition has always understood Development of People, told Marcelo Sanchez Sorondo, chan- their view that they think it’s of living, highest standard of ‘the environment’ to be a gift reporters in Washington that cellor of the an important issue,” Tillerson environmental protection.” The from God,” said the letters urg- “the decision to possibly pull out of Sciences and the Pontifical said shortly after the meeting. United States now joins Syria ing the Trump administration for us is something we hoped Academy of Social Sciences, who “I think they were encourag- and Nicaragua in not being part officials in their respective capac- would not have happened.” said if the president decided to ing continued participation in of the accord. ities to reaffirm the U.S. commit- “Certain issues should be withdraw the United States, “it the Paris accord. But we had Bishop Cantu said that ment to the Paris accord. taken out of the political discus- will be a disaster for everyone.” a good exchange on the dif- although the Paris agreement is “Pope Francis called on the sion and not be politicized. ... The bishop and the academies ficulty of balancing addressing are at the forefront of promot- climate change, responses to ing scientific studies on climate climate change, and ensuring change and implementation of that you still have a thriving the recommendations in Pope economy and you can still offer Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si” people jobs so they can feed their on care for the environment. The families and have a prosperous pope gave Trump a copy of the economy.” document when they met May Asked how Trump responded 24 at the Vatican. to Cardinal Parolin’s encourage- In an interview June 1 ment to stick with the Paris cli- with the Italian newspaper La mate agreement, Tillerson said: Repubblica, Bishop Sanchez “The president indicated we’re said he did not think Trump and still thinking about that, that Pope Francis discussed climate he hasn’t made a final decision. change in any depth when they He, I think, told both Cardinal met, however climate change Parolin and also told Prime was a significant part of the dis- Minister (Paolo) Gentiloni that cussions the president and top this is something that he would staff members had with Cardinal be taking up for a decision when Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary we return from this trip. It’s an of state. opportunity to hear from people. “In that sense, if he really We’re developing our own rec- does what the leaks suggest, for ommendation on that. So it’ll be us it will be a huge slap in the something that will probably be face,” the bishop said. decided after we get home.” Obama deserves some of the CNS photo/Dan Anderson, EPA blame, the bishop said, because Dennis Sadowski in Floodwater is seen in Hammond, La., March 11. Bishop Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, N.M., chairman of the U.S. bishops’ “he took decisions on climate Washington and Cindy Wooden international justice and peace committee, said in a June 1 statement President Donald Trump must honor the only through presidential orders, in Rome contributed to this nation’s commitment to the Paris agreement to protect the planet. leaving open the possibility that story. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 11, 2017 From altar boy to bishop-designate: Father William Wack BY JILL A. BOUGHTON family members use to describe son Jim did consider the priest- concelebrating Mass,” she con- the priest is “joyful.” Again and hood during high school, but tinued, “an indescribable joy fills again Bishop-designate Wack Alice had to wait until “Billy” my heart, knowing what they’re t a May 29 press confer- exclaims, “I love being a priest!” before she got her first priest in holding in their hands. They take ence in Pensacola, Fla., In fact, when the papal nuncio, the family. “Then (son) Neil was their vows seriously, but their joy Awhere he is the bishop- Archbishop Christophe Pierre, a bonus,” said Jim Sr. attracts young people, who learn designate, the first question called with the news would Jim Sr. had been active in that you don’t have to be old and Father William Wack, CSC, change his life, the bishop- his parish in Noblesville for 30 stodgy to be a priest. Chastity fielded was, “Will you be the first designate said he made sure years, teaching confirmation isn’t something they’ve chosen bishop from South Bend?” he wouldn’t have to give up classes and leading youth Bible because they don’t want to get Although other members of his priestly ministry. He observed studies. Another of the couple’s married; it’s a sacrifice they the Congregation of Holy Cross that in appointing bishops, Pope sons, Kevin, spent time in semi- make daily for God. are bishops, this son of Christ Francis isn’t looking for experi- nary before earning a law degree “Bill also says he finds the the King Parish probably holds enced administrators, but rather and is now a hospital ethicist vow of poverty very freeing. He the distinction of being the first men who love being pastors, in Atlanta. Youngest daughter has very few possessions, but who grew up in South Bend. As men with direct experience serv- Emily Vizard just graduated from you have to be careful not to Bishop-designate Wack put it, ing the poor. Holy Cross College; son Michael admire something on his wall; “This is an honor for all of us: Bishop-designate Wack is the and his family are active at he’ll take it down and hand it to my parish, my diocese, my order, ninth of 10 children: two daugh- Congregation of Holy Cross Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw. you.” Notre Dame, and my wonderful ters followed by eight sons. Pope Francis has named Holy Cross One of Bishop-designate Ordained in 1994, Bishop- family. They all had a role in Their mother, Alice, always told priest Father William A. Wack, pas- Wack’s sisters, Mary Gurr, designate William visited Father making me who I am.” them that mothers of priests go tor of St. Ignatius Martyr Parish in remembered how both he and Stan Rdzok, CSC, former pastor He ventured a guess that straight to heaven. Austin, Texas, to be the bishop of Father Neil liked to serve morn- at Christ the King, shortly after- he’s the first bishop to have After Jim and Alice built a Pensacola-Tallahassee, Fla. He suc- ing Mass at Christ the King when ward for permission to adopt his ever graduated from LaSalle house near Christ the King, all they were young. When they priestly motto. Father Rdzok High School, although three ceeds Bishop Gregory L. Parkes, who the boys served at the altar was named last November to head went to bed, they often left a replied, “Gladly,” so he chose a other Holy Cross priests also and helped out at the rectory, note on the table asking whether motto that perfectly combines his claim that alma mater. answering the phone and even the Diocese of St. Petersburg. they could go to the early Mass, serious and light-hearted side: The single word friends and doing secretarial work. Oldest leaving “yes” and “no” boxes for “Working to Beat Hell.” their parents to check. On the The new priest served in weekends their Dad served right Colorado Springs, for some of along with them. those years as associate direc- Our Seminarians have offered When William was in high tor of vocations — a post Father school and Neil in grade school, Neil now holds. For six years he they biked over to Moreau directed Andre House in Phoenix, their lives to serve the Church Seminary to chat with the voca- Ariz., a center for the homeless. tions director. He mostly talked Since 2008 he has been pastor with William, who wound up of St. Ignatius Martyr Church in entering Old College as a college Austin, Texas, founded as a Holy Help fund education freshman; but at the end of the Cross parish because of its prox- interview, Father Andre turned imity to St. Edward’s University. of the seminarians of to Neil and asked, “What about Although he had never been the Diocese of Fort you?” He replied: “No way, to Texas before that assign- that’s not going to happen.” He ment, Bishop-designate Wack Wayne-South Bend by went to Purdue University and became an “orange” Texas fan worked as a computer consultant and developed a taste for bar- giving generously to the for four years before entering the becue and for wearing cowboy Pentecost Collection seminary, later stating that a big boots. He expects to adapt just factor in changing his mind was as well to northwest Florida. for the Education of the joyful witness of then-Father Bishop-designate Wack has Seminarians by either William, who was an associ- worked closely with Austin ate pastor in Colorado Springs. Bishop Joe Vasquez as dean donating online or at your “He listened to me and gave me and member of the diocesan space,” said Father Neil. “I kept advisory school board and pres- parish. waiting for his joy at being a byteral council. “Father Wack is priest to diminish, but it never an exemplary priest who is well- passed, despite all his responsi- respected by his brother priests bilities. He’s a huge reason why and loved by those he serves,” I entered the Congregation of said Bishop Vasquez. “As the Holy Cross. It’s neat to be brother people of Pensacola-Tallahassee Pentecost priests and religious, as well as come to know him, they will see blood brothers.” his love for the church and his James Sr., a family doctor, desire to serve his flock with and Alice, a nurse who worked in warmth and compassion.” his office after the children were Bishop-designate Wack knows Collection older, made sure the whole fam- the bishop must be a leader, www.diocesefwsb.org/Pentecost-Collection ily prayed the after din- not just a companion; someone ner every night, along with any who can set a vision and work neighborhood children who came through any difficulties that in when they called “Rosary!” arise. Although his new diocese Each child led half a decade, “so has only 67,000 Catholics, he they had to pay attention,” said hopes to foster pride that will Alice. Mary said seeing her father help make it the best diocese in come in from work, wash his Florida. Up to 24 hour care - Meal Preparation hands and pull his rosary out of Bishop-designate Wack’s Bathing/Hygiene Assistance his pocket taught her that real and installation Light Housekeeping - Errands/Shopping men can be very religious. as the bishop of the Diocese of Respite Care - Companionship - and much more! “We were raised in the Pensacola-Tallahassee has been most incredible family,” she set for Aug. 22. One of his great- said. “Besides the gift of life, nieces will be only four weeks Now with three offices serving all our parents gave us the gift of old then, but the entire family of northern Indiana! Catholicism. I absolutely love our plans to be on hand. Before that Call toll-free faith. We all wore miraculous time, he is looking forward to medals: Our mother joked that a canonical five-day retreat, as 844-866 CARE (2273) the bottom of the lake was cov- well as a June retreat that will ered with the ones we kept losing. enable him to connect with his “When I see my brothers brother Holy Cross priests. June 11, 2017 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 U.S. Catholics join pope in praying for victims of London attacks WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Catholics joined Pope Francis and the rest of the world in express- ing sorrow for those killed and severely injured in the latest terrorist attacks in London the night of June 3. “The vigil of Pentecost had barely begun when the world was burdened yet again, this time by the sinister attacks on innocent men and women in the heart of London,” Cardinal Daniel N. CNS photo/Neil Hall, Reuters DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, After a terrorist attack near the London Bridge June 3. people leave the area president of the U.S. Conference with their hands up. Seven people were killed and dozens injured when of Catholic Bishops, said in an three terrorists in a van mowed down pedestrians on the bridge before stab- early June 4 statement. bing a police officer and revelers around Borough Market. “In such tragic hours, we implore the Holy Spirit to pour joined in the pope’s prayers for Kindschuh, 19, of Bay Ridge, out his gift of comfort on those the victims and survivors, and he stayed to help a man he saw who grieve the loss of loved ones added: “May God grant strength, fighting for his life, the TV sta- and on the dozens who were so wisdom and protection to the tion reported. tragically injured in this horrible men and women who safeguard “All I could see was one attack,” he said. “At the same our families and may he convert man at the front on the ground time, we see in the courage of the hearts of all who follow the with a pool of blood forming,” the first responders the true and path of evil extremism. 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7127 Homestead Rd., Ste. B., Fort Wayne, IN 46814 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 11, 2017 folklore, a blind elder is considered Church leaders welcome a sage,” the bishop said. “He was leaked HHS draft lifting the wise man of the country, a real father whose embrace, word, contraceptive mandate warm smile and sense of humor — often self-deprecating — gave WASHINGTON (CNS) — A leaked EWS RIEFS N B people a sense of joy and peace.” draft rule from the Department Cardinal Husar’s death leaves of Health and Human Services the with 221 exempting religious groups from members, although Pope Francis the contraceptive mandate of the is scheduled to create five new Affordable Care Act was welcomed Mass celebrated at site of arson attack cardinals in late June. by church officials and attorneys representing the Little Sisters of the Poor, one of the groups that Pope tells students: challenged the mandate at the U.S. Supreme Court. Archbishop Don’t fear goodbyes, William E. Lori of Baltimore, chair- unknown man of the U.S. Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Life is a said in a June 1 statement that long series of hellos and good- the leaked draft has “yet to be byes, so don’t be afraid to let formally issued and will require go of the past; remember old close study upon publication,” friends, but keep moving and be but it provides encouraging news. open to the new, Pope Francis “Relief like this is years overdue told students as the school year and would be most welcomed,” he was coming to an end. “We have said. The archbishop noted that if to learn to see life by seeing the ruling is issued it would “lift the horizons,” not the walls that the government-imposed burden can make people afraid because on our ministries to violate their they don’t know what is on the own teachings within their very other side, he told thousands of own institutions.” He also said adolescents during a 45-minute the draft of the HHS regulations encounter at the Vatican June 2. reflects common sense and a long- The middle-schoolers were part held practice of the federal govern- of Communion and Liberation’s ment to provide strong conscience “The Knights of the Grail” educa- protection in the area of health tional initiative. In the informal care. “Better late than never,” said CNS photo/Rolex Dela Pena, EPA Q-and-A, a teen named Marta Mark Rienzi, senior counsel with told the pope how scared she was Becket, the law firm representing A priest celebrates Mass June 2 at the entrance of the Resorts World Manila in the to be leaving middle school and the Little Sisters of the Poor. “At Philippines. A gunman stormed the casino at the luxury resort June 1 and torched gambling most of her best friends as they long last the United States govern- head on to high school next year. ment acknowledges that people tables in the crowded space, creating a choking level of smoke that killed at least 36 people, “Why do I have to change every- can get contraceptives without authorities said. The gunman stuffed a backpack with casino chips before he fled but was thing? Why does growing up forcing to provide them.” make me so afraid?” she asked found dead in an adjacent hotel of an apparent suicide, bringing the total death toll to 37. him. “Life is a constant ‘Good morning’ and ‘Farewell,’” he said, Ukrainian cardinal with the goodbyes sometimes known for simplicity, chanting the Divine Liturgy or be a refugee, to spend time in a Borys Gudziak of Paris. And in a being for forever. “You grow by making one of his regular appear- displaced persons’ camp, to immi- post-Soviet Ukraine, where leader- encountering and by taking your holiness dies at 84 ances on television or radio pro- grate and to start all over again. ship often meant “a compulsive leave,” he said. “If you don’t grams, died May 31 near Kiev But the experience also helped passion” for money and power, learn to say goodbye well, you VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ukrainian at the age of 84. Like many him become fluent in five lan- “he lived in exemplary simplic- will never learn how to encounter Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, known Ukrainian Catholics around the guages, “and he could joke in all ity,” Bishop Gudziak told Catholic new people.” for his “velvety baritone” when world, he knew what it meant to of them,” said Ukrainian Bishop News Service June 1. “In Ukrainian Bishops: Senate health care bill must respect life, be ‘truly affordable’ WASHINGTON (CNS) — recess at the end of July. “The Catholic Church remains The bishops’ letter to the elements of the bill and rem- Members of the U.S. Senate After House passage of its committed to ensuring the fun- Senate reiterated many of the edy its grave deficiencies.” The “have a grave obligation” to measure, the U.S. bishops “noted damental right to medical care, points raised in a March 8 let- bishops suggested the new plan make sure their health care the positive aspects” of the bill, a right which is in keeping with ter to House members that said keep protections for the unborn; reform bill respects life, provides including “critical life protec- the God-given dignity of every any repeal of the previous health ensure affordable and adequate access to adequate health care tions” for the unborn, the letter person, and the corresponding care legislation shouldn’t move coverage for all stages of life; “for all” and is “truly afford- said, but the measure “contains obligation as a country to pro- forward without a replacement and increase the level of tax able,” the chairmen of four U.S. many serious flaws” the Senate vide for this right,” it continued. plan. They also urged that such assistance, especially for low- bishops’ committees said in a let- must act to change, it added. “Health care debates must not a plan should show respect for income and older people, in the ter to senators released June 2. The letter, dated June 1, was be reduced to only those ele- life, offer access for all, be truly measure’s tax credit proposal. As the Senate takes up health signed by New York Cardinal ments which appear most politi- affordable and offer comprehen- They also said a new plan care reform, it “must act deci- Timothy M. Dolan, chairman of the cally expedient; those without a sive and high quality coverage. should oppose significant pen- sively to remove the harmful pro- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ strong voice in the process must “No health care reform plan alties, which the poor cannot posals from the House bill that Committee on Pro-Life Activities; not bear the brunt of attempts to should compel us or others to afford, for gaps in coverage and will affect low-income people Baltimore Archbishop William cut costs.” pay for the destruction of human add conscience protections. — including immigrants — as E. Lori, chairman of the Ad Hoc The letter said the U.S. bish- life, whether through govern- The letter urged senators to well as add vital conscience pro- Committee for Religious Liberty; ops “stand ready to work with ment funding or mandatory cov- recognize their “grave obliga- tections, or begin reform efforts Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Congress” to address problems erage of abortion,” the bishops tion” to come up with a fair anew,” the chairmen said, reiter- Fla., chairman of the Committee with the current health care law wrote, adding that long-standing health care plan. It included a ating key moral principles they on Domestic Justice Chairman and “in ways that protect the most Hyde Amendment protections quote from Pope Francis about urged be in the U.S. House bill to Human Development; and Bishop vulnerable among us.” must be included in any health health care saying: “When a sick replace the Affordable Care Act. Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas, It also stressed that health care plan and that federal person is not placed at the center By a four-vote margin May 4, chairman of the Committee on care is “much more than mere resources should not be used to and considered in their dignity, the House passed the American Migration. insurance” and should provide “assist consumers in the pur- attitudes arise which can even Health Care Act to replace the “Most troubling are unaccept- incentives for preventative care, chase of health care plans that lead to profiteering on other peo- Obama administration’s health able changes to Medicaid that early intervention and even cover abortion.” ple’s misfortunes. The growing care law. reports indicate will leave mil- encourage people to enter medi- The bishops said that if the health poverty among the poor- Senate Republicans have been lions of additional people unin- cal professions which foster rela- Senate uses the American Health est segments of the population is urged to pass health care legis- sured in the years ahead,” the tionships between doctors and Care Act as its starting point, due precisely to the difficulty of lation before the congressional letter said. patients. they should “retain the positive access to care.” June 11, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 tion to Catholic social service. The Christ Child Society exhibit will be on display through celebrates 70 years the summer. Tickets to the reception are SOUTH BEND — In commemo- $70. For more information contact ration of its 70th year of cloth- ROUND THE IOCESE Megan at [email protected]. ing under-resourced children, the A D Christ Child Society will host Let Love Shine, a reception and silent Cartwright to retire auction at The History Museum from USF in South Bend on Thursday, June 15, from 6-8:30 p.m. Included in Commencement excercises FORT WAYNE — Rick Cartwright, the festivities is the ribbon cut- The Pontifical College founding dean of the University ting of an exhibit chronicling the of Saint Francis School of Creative origin, growth and community Josephinum in Columbus, Arts, has announced his retire- service of the organization. Ohio, held the celebration ment, effective the end of this According to event chairper- academic year. son Mary Barrett, “Not only will of its 118th commencement Cartwright has been dean of the guests be the first to see the exercises on Saturday, May School of Creative Arts since 2004, exhibit, they will have the oppor- and a member of the school’s fac- tunity to support our service to 13. Seminarian graduates ulty since 1975. He was integral in local children during a fun eve- from the diocese are, from left: the vision for and development of ning including hors d’oeuvres, an USF Downtown, which opened in open bar, a silent auction, wine Keeton Lockwood, Bachelor August. He also oversaw the 2010 pull and balloon pop featuring of Arts in philosophy, cum restoration of the Bass Mansion balloons filled with gift cards.” (now Brookside) and the rehabilita- The exhibit features photo- laude; Jonathan Evangelista, tion of the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art graphs dating back to the earliest Bachelor of Arts in humani- and Visual Communication Center. years of the organization, many “Everyone at the University of set in local sites familiar to long- ties; Benjamin Landrigan, Saint Francis is extremely grate- time South Bend residents. Also Bachelor of Arts in philoso- ful for the many accomplish- on view is National Christ Child ments and contributions Rick has Society founder Mary Virginia phy, summa cum laude; and made throughout his time here,” Merrick’s Laetare Medal, awarded John Hang Piang, Bachelor of said USF President Sister M. Elise to her in 1915 by the University Kriss. “We will all truly miss his of Notre Dame for her dedica- Provided by Pontifical College Josephinum Arts in philosophy. creativity and vision.” Victory Noll Sisters celebrate jubilees Bishop Luers student meets Secretary HUNTINGTON — Seven mem- in California, of Education Betsy DeVos bers of Our Lady of Victory 70-year jubilees Indiana, Utah, Missionary Sisters are celebrat- Sister Alma Pennsylvania, ing Jubilees in 2017. Six were Bill joined Michigan and honored with a special Mass May OLVM on Oct. New Jersey. 24 at Archbishop Noll Memorial 30, 1947. From “Helping Chapel at Victory Noll. Arcadia, Wis., people become Sister Alma’s aware of how much God loves SISTER RITA 80-year jubilee ministry work MUSANTE took her to each of us with Sister John California, SISTER all our mis- Francis Radler, Indiana, Florida, ALMA BILL takes and sins, achievements a native of Missouri and and dreams, is such a joy,” said Milwaukee, Arizona. She authored two text- Sister Rita. Wis., will cel- books and teachers’ guides and Sister Rose ebrate 80 years also wrote “The Story of Victory Zita Rosonke, as a Victory Noll II,” the second edition of the a native of Mt. Noll Sister. Her OLVM history. Carmel, Iowa, ministry work SISTER JOHN “I was enlivened by the beau- entered OLVM has taken her FRANCIS RADLER ty of God’s presence among His on Sept. 5, to California; people, and their meaningful and 1957 and has Indiana; Washington, D.C; prayerful response to that pres- been missioned Arizona; Wisconsin; and Ohio. ence, said Sister Alma. in Indiana, SISTER ROSE Sister John Francis entered Sister Marilyn Michigan, ZITA ROSONKE the Congregation of Our Lady Schatz, a native California, of Victory Missionary Sisters on of Ellicott City, Nevada, Utah, March 12, 1938, and made first Md., entered Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico vows on August 5, 1940. OLVM on Oct. and Arizona. Her current minis- 30, 1947. She try is with Victory Noll Center in 75-year jubilee has been mis- Huntington. sioned in New “I continue to grow in under- Sister Martha Jersey, Indiana, standing that life is not so SISTER MARILYN much about what I accomplish Molohon is cele- Alabama, SCHATZ brating 75 years Michigan, but more about what God’s with OLVM, hav- Texas, great love accomplishes in and ing entered the Kentucky, West Virginia, through and among others,” said community on Maryland and New Mexico. Sister Rose Zita. Oct. 27, 1942. “I enjoyed being in Texas. I Originally from was in Mathis for 10 years, and 50-year jubilee Provided by Jenny Andorfer Curdsville, Ky., SISTER MARTHA the people were so wonderful. Bishop Luers High School senior Reyna Rodriguez, right, Sister Martha MOLOHON They had simplicity and sincer- Sister Francisca Olvera will has served ity,” says Sister Marilyn. celebrate her 50th jubilee later, was the special guest of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy in Texas, Indiana, California, on Aug. 5, with a special Mass DeVos, left, at the American Federation for Children’s Missouri, Kentucky, Michigan 60-year jubilees at Archbishop Noll Memorial and New Mexico. Chapel. National Policy Summit in Indianapolis on May 22. DeVos “I feel at peace and am grate- Originally from Warren, Pa., used Reyna’s educational journey as an example of the suc- ful for the life God has given me Sister Rita Musante entered as an unlikely servant,” said OLVM on Sept. 5, 1957, and cess of Indiana’s Choice Scholarship, which allowed Reyna Sister Martha. has worked in mission centers to attend Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 11, 2017 ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD —JUNE 3, 2017 ORDINATION Continued from Page 1

He then spoke directly to the two deacons. “In all these priestly activities, Eric and Dennis, may you keep before your eyes the example of the high priest who came not to be served but to serve, the Good Shepherd who laid down his life for his sheep. … And he gives you the grace in the sacrament of to be faithful to this mission. By cooperating with this grace, you will be building up God’s house, Christ’s body, the church, and in so doing, you yourselves will become holy. “Eric and Dennis, I encourage you to make your spiritual life, your prayer, your highest priority as priests. It’s really a pastoral prior- Joe Romie ity. By entering more deeply into communion Deacons Dennis Di Benedetto, center, Joe Romie with the Lord and by letting yourselves be pos- and Eric Burgener, right, ascend the front The presence of the Fourth Degree , sessed by God’s love every day, you are better steps of the Cathedral of the Immaculate who assembled during the processional and at the end able to witness to that love to your people. In Conception at the start of their Mass of of the ordination Mass, was a visual reminder of its your prayer, your love for Jesus is nourished Ordination to the priesthood. and grows and you receive the energy needed to momentous nature. serve your people well. Put simply, you must be friends of Jesus if you are going to be his priests, good priests. I encourage you to make time for prayer so that the love of Christ will always be the dominant force in your life. … It’s from this intense spiritual life that our ministry becomes fruitful. “Finally, Eric and Dennis, you are being ordained here in Mary’s church, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, and during this cen- tennial year of Our Lady of Fatima. I pray that Mary will guide you and watch over you in your priestly life and ministry. She is the mother of Jesus and of his priests. She will help you to be faithful images of her son, the Good Shepherd. May you always be close to her, experience her love for you, and learn from her to be open to the grace of her son that you receive today.” The candidates declared their intentions to John Martin assume the responsibility of the office of priest- Deacons Dennis Di Benedetto and Eric Burgener lie prostrate before the altar during the hood, pledging their obedience and respect to Litany of Supplication. The presbyterate stands in the background. him and to his successors, then prostrating themselves on the floor of the cathedral as a sign of submission to the will of God while the Litany of the Saints was sung by the choir and congregation. The elect then knelt for the lay- ing on of hands as the bishop, followed by the entire presbyterate, placed their hands on each man’s head in accordance with apostolic tradi- tion. Then Bishop Rhoades said the Prayer of Ordination over them, after which the two new priests were vested with the stole and chasuble, signs of the priestly office, by Msgr. Michael Heintz and Father Dan Scheidt. The anointing of hands of the new priests with holy chrism, handing over of the bread and wine to them and the fraternal kiss of peace bestowed by Bishop Rhoades and their fellow priests completed the Rite of Ordination, and Father Eric Burgener and Father Dennis Di Benedetto were warmly wel- comed into the diocesan presbyterate. “Being ordained a priest is the most tremen- dous thing that’s happened to me since my baptism and first holy Communion…My prayer is that I will always be a good and holy priest because the people of God deserve that. I’m just so grateful to everyone here in the diocese who helped me get to this point in my life,” said Father Di Benedetto said. Father Burgener reflected on his path to the priesthood when he recently told Today’s Catholic, “We’re all called to go up that mountain…the mountain top is Joe Romie heaven. The climb is worth the view when you John Martin This posture by the deacons, before the altar, in a symbol of their unworthiness and their dependence upon God and the prayers of the Christian com- reach the top of your mountain.” Deacons Dennis Di Benedetto and Eric Burgener stand during the Liturgy of the Word. munity, as they lay down their lives in imitation of Christ. June 11, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD — JUNE 3, 2017

John Martin Fathers Dennis Di Benedetto and Eric Burgener receive congratulatory applause at the conclusion of their ordination Mass. Concelebrating Bishop Kevin priests lay their Rhoades silently hands upon the lays his hands candidates. on the head of Deacon Dennis Di Benedetto, following apostolic tradition.

John Martin Deacons Dennis Di Benedetto and Eric Burgener lie prostrate before the altar during the Litany of Supplication. The presbyterate stands in the background.

John Martin

Joe Romie

Bishop Rhoades lays hands on the head of Deacon Eric Burgener.

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Joe Romie This posture by the deacons, before the altar, in a symbol of their unworthiness and their dependence upon God and the prayers of the Christian com- munity, as they lay down their lives in imitation of Christ. Joe Romie 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 11, 2017 Baccalaureate Masses celebrated Diego Delgado of Queen of Peace Parish is a graduating senior from the Marian High School Class of 2017. The Marian Scholar, who gradu- ated with GPA of over 4.0, is pictured with Bishop Kevin Rhoades and his parents, Diego and Theresa Delgado of Mishawaka, fol- lowing the school’s June 1 Let Love Shine baccalaureate Mass at St. Eat. Drink. Mingle. Give. Matthew Cathedral. Eat. Drink. Mingle. Give. Join The Christ Child of South Bend Photos by Jennifer Miller for a receptionJoin e celebrating Christ Child the opening of South of Bend our exhibit: for a reception70 celebratingYears of Clothing the opening Children of our exhibit: '70 Years of Clothing Children' Thursday, June 15 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. ursday,Ribbon June cutting 15 from at 6:15 6 - p.m.8:30 p.m. Ribbon cutting at 6:15 p.m. The History Museum 808 W. Washington e History St.,Museum South Bend 808 W. Washington St., South Bend Tickets are $70 per person Tickets are $70 per person Featuring heavy hors-d’oeuvres by Le Peep, a special dessert Featuring heavyand hors-d’oeuvresan open bar by Le Peep, Silent Auction • Gifta special Card dessert, Balloon and Pop an • Bidsopen for bar Kids • Wine Pull Silent Auction • Gi Card Balloon Pop 100% of the proceeds will directly impact children in St. Joseph County. Your gifts will provide each child with Bidsa new for winter Kids coat, • Wine hat and Pull gloves, clothes, underwear, socks, shoes and more. For More Information contact Megan [email protected] The Saint Joseph High School, South Bend, graduating class of 2017 processed in together for their baccalaureate Mass. The Mass was held in the new church of St. Pius 100% of the proceeds will directly impact children in St. Joseph County. Your gis will provide each child with a new winter coat, hat X Parish in Granger. and gloves, clothes, underwear, socks, shoes and more.

EVANGELIZATION GATHERING

JUNE 14 | 7-8:30 p.m. FORT WAYNE MISHAWAKA Archbishop Noll Catholic Center St. Monica Catholic Church 915 S. Clinton St. 222 W. Mishawaka Ave.

Come share ideas on how to engage parishioners and evangelize in your parish boundaries. All are welcome, even those who did not attend the summit!

DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE SOUTH BEND Questions? Contact Cecilia Aguilar-Tussey: 260-399-1447 | [email protected] SECRETARIAT FOR EVANGELIZATION June 11, 2017 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF FATIMA APPARITIONS

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady to three shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal. The Blessed Mother appeared once each month to the children from May 13 until Oct. 13, 1917. June 13, 1917 Our Lady establishes devotion to her immaculate heart About 50 people turned up at the Cova da Iria in Fatima on June 13, as the three children, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, assembled near the Holm oak tree where Mary had appeared on May 13. The children saw a flash of light, followed immediately by the apparition of Mary as she spoke to Lucia. She again asked them to pray the rosary every day, and she asked Lucia to learn to read and write. She then revealed some of the Lord’s plans for the three children.

“I will take Jacinta and Francisco shortly, but you will stay here for some time to come,” she said to Lucia. “Jesus wants to use you to make me known and loved. He wishes to establish devotion to my Immaculate Heart throughout the world. I promise salvation to whoever embraces it. These souls will be dear to God, like flowers put by me to adorn his throne.” This last sentence is found in a letter written in 1927 by Sister Lucia to her confessor.

Lucia was sad at the first part of this reply, and asked: “Am I to stay here alone?” Mary replied: “No, my daughter. Are you suffering a great deal? Don’t lose heart. I will never forsake you. My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God.”

One of the witnesses to this apparition, Maria Carreira, described how Lucia then cried out and pointed as Mary departed. She herself heard a noise like “a rocket a long way off,” and looked to see a small cloud a few inches over the tree rise and move slowly towards the east until it disappeared. The crowd of pilgrims then returned to Fatima, where they reported the amazing things they had seen; thus ensuring that there were between 2,000 and 3,000 people present for the July apparition. The story of Fatima has been provided by the World of Fatima, U.S.A., Our Lady’s Blue Army.

The World Apostolate of Fatima Fort Wayne-South Bend will celebrate a 13th-day parish pilgrimage Tuesday, June 13, at St. Anthony of Padua, Angola. Events will begin at 6 p.m. and include a Mass, exposition, rosary, Benediction and Marian procession. Celebrant: Father Robert Showers Speaker: Father Glenn Kohrman All are welcome.

Look for Today’s Catholic coverage of the message of Fatima and local and international anniversary celebrations now through October. www.diocesefwsb.org/fatima 12 COMMENTARY June 11, 2017 When the heart beats too fast Attending Mass led ome time ago, I was trying to because this type of cardiomyop- convince one of my patients athy can be completely reversed to my conversion Sto exercise. His response by slowing the heart down to THE CATHOLIC makes me smile every time I normal again. (Other types of lessed Cardinal John Henry think about it. “Doc, I am a firm cardiomyopathy are less likely to DOCTOR IS IN Newman once wrote that believer that God only gives you recover.) B“to be deep in history is to IN LIGHT so many heartbeats on this earth, We performed an electrical cease to be Protestant.” Cardinal and when you use them up, you cardioversion, shocking him back DR. DAVID KAMINSKAS Newman, a notable convert to OF FAITH die. So, I don’t want to use them into normal sinus rhythm so his the faith, was commenting on up by exercising.” heart would beat synchronously the essential role the Catholic I’m confident there is no sci- again at normal rates. We put Most people can learn to Church has played throughout take their pulse, but if you can’t entific basis for this, but did you him on medicine to maintain a civilization — and his belief that CHRISTOPHER WHITE know that is not good for your normal rhythm, and the best com- master doing that there are mul- in order to take history seriously, heart to beat too fast for extend- bination of medicine to enhance tiple other options. One of the one has to wrestle with the truth ed periods of time? recovery of his weakened left options is to download one of claims of the church. I recently cared for a young ventricle. When he went home we the heart rate-acquiring apps on As a former Protestant, much In Protestant churches, the man in his 40s who presented had him wear a LifeVest, since he your smartphone. These include of Cardinal Newman’s senti- peak of the service is the hom- with atrial fibrillation and a very was at risk for sudden potentially “Instant Heart Rate,” “Runtastic ments ring true to my experi- ily (or the sermon as most rapid heart rate. He had no idea fatal arrhythmias. (If you have Heart Rate Pro” or “Cardio.” ence. In some respects, it was Protestants refer to it). And let’s his heart was out of rhythm. We not heard of the LifeVest, you They use technology called pho- my introduction to the Fathers of be clear: Good preaching matters believed his heart was going very missed my article two months toplethsmography (say that three the Church that first steered me when it comes to spiritual nour- fast for weeks. It was only after ago.) After two months he was times fast!). These apps explain in the direction of Catholicism. ishment. But as I soon discov- he went into congestive heart feeling better, and his EF climbed how to use them better than I But almost a decade later, I can ered, the pinnacle of the Mass is failure with symptoms of severe up to 30 percent. Two more can, but basically you put your also attest to the fact that the the consecration and reception of shortness of breath that he real- months later, his EF had recov- finger over the smartphone’s seeds of conversion require more holy Communion. ized something was wrong and ered to 55 percent, his LifeVest camera and flash: It can actually than a mere history lesson. As the Catechism of the he sought medical attention. In was discontinued and he returned see color changes from the arte- In the spring semester of my Catholic Church teaches, the the emergency room his heart to work. His heart had made a rial pulsations through the skin sophomore year of college, I found Eucharist allows us to “unite our- rate was running between 160 great comeback! and give you an accurate heart myself studying abroad in Paris. selves with the heavenly liturgy and 180 beats per minute. A-fib is the most likely cause rate. Technology at its best! Frustrated by the divisions within and anticipate eternal life, when Many people that go into atrial of a tachycardia-induced car- Anybody that has had their heart Protestantism and exploring God will be all in all.” The discov- fibrillation (A-fib) are immediately diomyopathy, but we also see function deteriorate because of the history and tradition of the ery of ordinary things becoming aware of their fast and irregular occasional people whose heart prolonged, sustained, elevated Catholic faith, I decided to spend extraordinary things forever shift- heart rhythm, but there are a sig- rate just goes too fast in normal heart rates is strongly urged to my Sundays in Paris bouncing to ed the way I thought about what nificant percentage of people who rhythm for unknown reasons. check their pulse frequently. different Catholic parishes. it meant to attend a church. initially have no symptoms. We call this inappropriate sinus Allow me to also end with It was a convenient way to And then there was the beau- Our evaluation included an tachycardia. The heart rate is Scripture, specifically Psalm feed my love of art and architec- ty of the reverence of the Mass. echocardiogram that documented inappropriately going too fast. 73:26: “Though my flesh and ture— but it also served as an The rituals and rhythms of the severe deterioration of his Most of these people are actually my heart waste away, God is the unexpected introduction to anoth- liturgy served as a guide to enter heart function. His EF (ejection quite young. If the resting heart rock of my heart and my portion er kind of beauty — the liturgy. into deeper communion with fraction) was only 15 percent, rate is over 120 for extended forever.” Attending my first Mass at God. Outside, the streets were which is barely good enough periods of time, then we become the age of 19 was a peculiar noisy and my life unfocused. to sustain life. The normal EF concerned about the possibility experience. The bells and smells Inside, the liturgy channeled my is usually in the 55-70 percent of a cardiomyopathy developing Dr. David Kaminskas is a board were all new to me, as were focus on higher things. range. We hypothesized that he with time. The treatment to slow certified cardiologist and the collective prayers. But most It’s for that reason the pre- had a tachycardia- (fast heart down a heart rate is usually a member of The Dr. Jerome striking were two other facets of paratory document for the 2018 rate) induced cardiomyopathy beta blocker, titrated to a dose Lejeune Catholic Medical Guild the Mass: the centrality of the Synod of Bishops on “Young (weak heart muscle). Truthfully, needed to adequately control the of Northeast Indiana, sacraments and the reverence in I was hopeful that was the case heart rate. www.fortwaynecma.com. which the Mass was celebrated. IN LIGHT, page 13 The Trinity calls us to see that love is of God Sinai Peninsula, they not only The apostle urged the Reflection ourselves apart from the human THE survived but found a land of Christian Corinthians to rely on community and certainly if we prosperity, peace and security. Jesus and the strength given Catholics believe in what the do not love others. It was a difficult trip, to say the through and in Jesus, of the Holy phrase “Holy Trinity” defines, All three readings for this SUNDAY least. Without God’s mercy, the Spirit. but it does not evoke a sense of feast bear in common the mes- Hebrews would not have com- Finally, the church presents, what so powerfully it expresses. sage that God loves us. Long GOSPEL pleted this journey. He guided from St. John’s Gospel, the It hardly is only an academic, ago, the great theologians saw them because he loved them. story of the Lord’s instructing scholarly phrase. It reveals God. love as the essence of divine life. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION The first reading reports Nicodemus, an important figure First, the term tells us of It is the kernel of the life of the another important aspect of life in Jewish life in Jerusalem. God’s immense love for us. The Trinity. This feast calls us to see on this trip. Communication Jesus explains that the mes- Holy Trinity, while not unreason- that love is of God. Feast of the Holy Trinity existed between God and the siah’s words are not just the able in the philosophical sense, John 3:16-18 people — but through Moses. opinions of a mere mortal. The never would have known by Divine love continues, allowing Messiah is from God. The Son is mere humans as the result of his weekend the church us to communicate with God. one with the Father. Therefore, their deduction alone. It had to celebrates the Feast of the God reaches out to us. God lis- to hear the Son is to hear the be revealed. The Lord revealed READINGS TMost Holy Trinity. “The tens to us. Father. the Trinity to us, so that we Trinity” is the scholarly, theo- For the second reading the Jesus tells Nicodemus that might understand in human Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9 (Ps) Dn 3:52-56 2 logical term to describe the most church presents Paul’s Second the Father sent the son into the terms the most intimate aspect Cor 13:11-13 Jn 3:16-18 intimate detail of the reality of Epistle to the Corinthians. world of space and time, to be of the life of the divinity. Monday: 2 Cor 1:1-7 Ps 34:2-9 God. The Christians of Corinth with humanity and to redeem Secondly, so much of Catholic Mt 5:1-12 In the first reading, from the quarreled and plotted among humanity. Eternal life awaits teaching rests on the belief that Tuesday: 2 Cor 1:18-22 Ps 119:129- themselves. They sinned. the faithful. God is merciful and Book of Exodus, the church God has created every human, 133, 135 Mt 5:13-16 Considering their surroundings, forgiving. God loves humankind. begins its lesson for us today by and all humans, in the divine Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11 Ps 99:5-9 reminding us about God, and it is not difficult to realize why Despite all their sins, and weak- image and likeness. This is more Mt 5:17-19 about ourselves as God’s crea- they so often were wayward. nesses, God loves humans and than the matter of nice words. Thursday: 2 Cor 3:13—4:1, 3-6 Ps tures. Corinth was known throughout wills that they live forever. We indeed are in God’s image For Jews, the Exodus, or flight the Mediterranean world of the Jesus is the perfect intermedi- and likeness. 85:9ab, 10, 11-14 Mt 5:20-26 from slavery in Egypt, was the first century A.D. as a virtual ary between God and humanity. As such, we are out of kilter Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15 Ps 116:10-11, most defining moment in their cesspool of vice and licentious- One of us in the Incarnation, if we fail to love God. We are not 15-18 Mt 5:27-32 long history as a people. After ness, brimming with greed and Jesus came as the very personifi- in accord with our nature, our Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21 Ps 103:1-4, wandering across the forbidding selfishness. cation of God’s love. ultimate spiritual DNA, if we set 8-9, 11-12 Mt 5:33-37 June 11, 2017 COMMENTARY 13 Religious freedom 2.0:

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n May 4, President Donald protect such “conscience-based Gospel for June 11, 2017 Trump issued an executive objections.” A MORE Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9; John 3:16-18 Oorder on religious freedom However, it may not be a bad that was soon criticized from dif- idea to leave the details of new ferent directions. conscience protections to experts HUMAN Following is a word search based on the First Reading The order expresses an intent who can make sure the rights of and the Gospel reading for Most Holy Trinity Sunday, “to vigorously enforce federal law’s the full range of religious groups SOCIETY Cycle A. The words can be found in robust protections for religious are addressed. all directions in the puzzle. freedoms” but leaves the details to Finally, the Associated Press RICHARD DOERFLINGER various federal agencies. says the order’s policy on politi- EXODUS EARLY MORNING Some groups say the order cal activity by churches has gar- date for public office.” It does MOUNT SINAI TABLETS allows discrimination against nered “both enthusiasm and not rescind the Johnson amend- gay and transgender people. dread” from religious leaders. ment — that would require an CLOUD GRACIOUS TO ANGER They had attacked a leaked draft Generally, evangelical pastors act of Congress. It forbids misus- MOSES BOWED FAVOR of the order released by the lib- rejoiced that they could now sup- ing that amendment to suppress STIFF-NECKED PEOPLE PARDON eral magazine The Nation weeks port or oppose candidates, while speech about issues by believers ONLY SON BELIEVES ETERNAL ago. That draft specifically told liberal or “mainline” Protestant while allowing it for others. CONDEMN SAVED SON OF GOD federal agencies to respect people leaders believed such political The U.S. Conference of with traditional religious views on involvement is a terrible idea for Catholic Bishops does not unborn human life, sex and mar- churches. endorse or oppose candi- riage. Critics said this threatened What AP and these preach- dates. But some have claimed GOD S NAME an unconstitutional establish- ers assumed was that (to quote the church should lose its ment of religion, favoring some Mother Jones magazine) the order tax-exempt status, citing the EDEKCENFF I TS religious views over others. “makes good Trump’s campaign bishops’ “faithful citizenship” The final order says nothing promise to his religious base to documents and other state- MSUO I CARGMAK about these issues, speaking ‘get rid of and totally destroy’ ments explaining moral issues O I UHCDEFAVOR of religious freedom generally. the Johnson amendment.” That Catholic voters should consider. Yet the American Civil Liberties assumption is false. Beginning in 1980, such a claim UNODUOLCEBGC Union stands ready to sue. The Johnson amendment is by the group Abortion Rights Apparently, such groups will a provision of the tax code that Mobilization tied up the bishops NANAOJPDLONO only accept an order that protects forbids nonprofit groups seek- in court for a decade. T I E L L XOAKW I N everyone except those with tradi- ing a 501(c)(3) tax exemption to This order tells the IRS to go tional views on sex and life. But “participate in, or intervene in ... after what the Johnson amend- ATOANGERREND wouldn’t such an order also be any political campaign on behalf ment forbids, instead of infring- an establishment of religion? of (or in opposition to) any can- ing on churches’ legitimate free- BELAFNPAKDRE Some religious freedom advo- didate for public office.” doms. And that is worthwhile. L TMOS E SHRMOM cates, by contrast, are disap- The Trump order instructs the The executive order does not pointed that the order itself does Treasury Department not to take do what some hoped and others EKNETERNALMN not rescind the Obama adminis- adverse action against individu- feared, but it does some good. It tration’s effort to force the Little als or religious organizations should be welcomed as a good TONLYSONDHYU Sisters of the Poor and other that speak on “moral or political start, but more is needed. religious groups to help provide issues” from a religious perspec- SEV I ELEBBR I D coverage for drugs and devices tive, “where speech of similar © 2017 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com that violate their faith. The final character has, consistent with Richard Doerflinger worked for 36 order says only that the federal law, not ordinarily been treated years in the Secretariat of Pro-Life agencies that had mandated as participation or intervention Activities of the U.S. Conference of such coverage “shall consider in a political campaign on behalf Catholic Bishops. He writes from issuing amended regulations” to of (or in opposition to) a candi- Washington state. IN LIGHT Living a Braveheart life Continued from Page 12 n one sense, Randall Wallace During a “Christopher to respect the different roads knows what it means to live a Closeup” interview about his that people take to grow closer people, faith and vocational IBraveheart life. He was, after memoir, “Living the Braveheart to Jesus: “I grew up Baptist, and LIGHT discernment” reminds us that all, nominated for an Academy Life,” Wallace explained, “(My Baptists are totally evangelical. “in an increasingly noisy society Award over 20 years ago as the father’s) father died before he We almost never had a religious ONE that offers a plethora of stimuli, screenwriter of “Braveheart,” was born, of typhoid fever. So gathering in which there was not one fundamental objective in the which told the story of William my father grew up without a some effort to have conversion. CANDLE pastoral care of young people is Wallace’s (Mel Gibson) battle direct biological father to teach I also want to say that there are to provide the young with oppor- and eventual martyrdom for the him what it was like to be a times when I go to church with TONI ROSSI, THE CHRISTOPHERS tunities to enjoy the value of cause of Scotland’s freedom. The father, and yet he became the Catholic friends and I love the silence and contemplation and to movie’s lessons left Wallace ask- greatest of fathers to me. He sacredness of the Mass. I love receive formation in understand- ing several questions: What does knew how important a father the sanctity that we experience ing one’s experiences and to lis- it mean to live a Braveheart life? was because he didn’t have one there and the understanding that times in my life, I have been ten to one’s conscience.” Can anyone do it, even those directly in his life.” Wallace also everyone comes to God.” somewhere where someone ran After that semester in Paris, who aren’t on a literal battle- noted that his father became a Two of Wallace’s college into the room where I was sitting it would be another three years field? Can joy be found through broken man when he lost his job professors, Hilda and Mikhail and said, ‘If you don’t get up and before I finally entered in full faithful suffering? at age 38: “His wounds ... prod- Pavlov, taught him other impor- run that way right now, you’ll communion with the church. The The answer he found to all ded him, shaped him, and taught tant lessons, about joy being die.’ I could take nothing with history books and theology, they his questions was, “Yes.” And he him how to be a greater warrior. a choice, along with an “out- me. Three times in my life. I have all mattered and were certainly didn’t have to look far for exam- He was also a sacred figure in come of faithful suffering.” The no regrets.” formative in my experience. But ples. Specifically, Wallace saw his my life. My father showed me Pavlovs survived the siege of Wallace said, “It caused me I’ll always remain most grateful father exemplify the five pillars of what prayer really meant and Leningrad during World War II to think about what we con- for the discovery of the beauty of a Braveheart life: 1) Have a father what love really meant.” and experienced other periods sider the necessary stuff in our the Mass, where in the company and be a father, even if you don’t To this day, Wallace’s faith of unimaginable hardship, so lives — I need this or that to be of saints and sinners alike, I could have a biological child, 2) Develop remains a cornerstone of his Wallace was surprised they lived happy. But she had gone through focus on what mattered most. a warrior spirit, 3) Have a teacher life, grounded in the fact that with such vibrance. the crucible of knowing that and be a teacher, 4) Find a holy “God manifested himself in the One day, he asked Hilda if she those things were unnecessary, man, a priest or sage to offer person of Jesus Christ. I don’t had been able to take anything that what made a life was love.” Christopher White is director of spiritual guidance, 5) Find your know what God is or looks like with her when she left Russia. Catholic Voices USA. outlaw spirit. without Jesus.” He has also come She paused and said, “Three 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 11, 2017 St. Vincent de Paul Society luminary passes away

BY BARB SIEMINSKI Mowan; and brother Jon (Elaine) Parishioner Terri Dossen con- will always be a part of us.” Cooper. Besides her parents, she curred. “I remember being so Several programs were insti- was preceded in death by her inspired by the love Cheryl and tuted under Mowan’s volunteer f she had just lived another brother, Maury Cooper. A Mass Mike had for each other and how leadership of the St. Vincent 12 days, Cheryl Mowan would of Christian Burial took place they opened their home for mar- de Paul Society, said volunteer Ihave celebrated her 50th June 2 at St. Therese, on Lower riage classes for Jeff and me. I Donna Brooke — including an wedding anniversary with her Huntington Road in Fort Wayne. will never forget their love and annual fundraising event that husband, Mike. Instead, Mowan Burial was in Catholic Cemetery. kindness.” supports conferences. She also entered the Lord’s presence Friends who knew and loved Ginny Fenstermaker, who developed a marketing direc- Saturday, May 27, after a long Mowan can still hear her happy worked with Mowan for more tory position so the organization struggle with breast and bone laugh. They see her in silent than 10 years in the St. Therese could have grants written to cancer. prayer and recall her words of RCIA program, said: “I first met help the store and district. “She The daughter of the late compassion to those in need. Cheryl in 1975 when we joined greatly assisted me in my St. Maurice and Arleene (Richards) Mowan always kept the St. Therese parish as newlyweds. Vincent de Paul presidency, with Cooper, the Fort Wayne resident poor foremost in her heart. Her She helped start a food bank at her business acumen and gentle worked at St. Therese Church friends continue to celebrate her St. T and an underwear ministry guidance, before becoming the as a secretary, bookkeeper and life of giving to others and the for the local jail population. In Fort Wayne District Council pres- pastoral minister of services. A difference she made in many RCIA she made those on the out- ident herself for six years,” said graduate of Central Catholic High people’s lives. side feel welcome and normal — Brooke. “She was a dear woman School and St. Francis College “I’ve known Cheryl for more whether divorcees, people with who had the biggest heart and (now USF), she was member than 30 years, and she had one addictions or mental illness and served with joy; she will truly be of St. Therese, the St. Vincent of the biggest hearts of anyone those with other issues.” missed.” de Paul Society and the Third I’ve ever known,” said Theresa Vince and Marty LaBarbera, Jim Bugert, a classmate of Order . She served on Driscoll. “So often, she was close friends of the Mowans’ both the Mowans’ at Central the church building committee, rushed to get her work done at for more than 40 years, served Catholic High School, summed including as president. St. Therese because she was together on committees at the up Cheryl’s essence. “I never Mowan won several pres- always interrupted by people parish and at Bishop Luers High heard Cheryl say anything gos- tigious awards for her volun- Barb Sieminski needing her help, and they School. sipy about anyone, which must teerism and ministry. always came first. She really “She had a knack for making be a difficult thing to do as I Surviving family members Cheryl Mowan, longtime volunteer and parishioner at St. Therese taught me that ministry, as a others feel needed and appreci- know no one else with that attri- include her husband; daughter Christian, means listening to and ated,” Vince said. “Cheryl had a bute. “I only know Cheryl loved Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, enjoys a Anne (David) Bauer; son Mark serving the person right in front real affinity for being able to give Jesus, because she acted just like (Carrie) Mowan; grandchildren moment outside the parish food of you, no matter what else you from her heart. Her vibrant per- him.” Alec, Evan, Colin and Isabelle pantry before serving clients in might have planned for your sonality will be missing, but the Bauer, and Eleanor and Martin October of 2016. day.” Cheryl we knew and love deeply Helping buyers and sellers find SERVICE DIRECTORYthe home of their dreams! 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Although before looking to meet his own it seemed improbable that her needs.” casket would be intact and eople who come to the dioc- Appreciation for the cemetery free from decay after so many esan Catholic cemetery in also influenced the careers of years, current Catholic Cemetery PFort Wayne are often filled other family members. James Superintendent Tom Alter agreed with a sense of peace, tranquil- Sr.’s brother, William, served to proceed with the exhumation. ity and the hope of eternal life. as a dedicated assistant for 50 In what could be For Steve Butler, these senti- years, while his son, James Jr., described almost as miracu- ments will be forever united with functioned as a dutiful historian, lous, Steve recounted that they memories of dedication, generos- taking efforts to ensure that its “uncovered her casket and saw ity and gratitude, as he recalls legacy and beauty were honor- that it was in pristine condition the numerous ways his family ably preserved. “Times were not and perfectly preserved. Her has been blessed through their always easy for my dad and my remains were surrounded by care for the deceased. brother, but caring for the cem- extensive tree roots, which had Multiple generations of etery and everything in it was essentially guarded her for all Butlers have contributed to the a ministry that meant more those years. To remove her, the maintenance and preservation of to them than words can ever cemetery staff worked diligent- Catholic Cemetery. Steve’s grand- describe,” Steve shared. ly with artistic skill, showing the father, Thomas, served as super- It was for this reason that at utmost respect, with great care- intendent from 1893-1933, while his father’s passing Steve chose Provided by Steve Butler fulness and compassion. They his father, James Sr., assisted in to have a special plaque made allowed me to hold my daughter various capacities and eventually Donna Butler of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods stands commemorating James Sr.’s life alongside her brother, Steve Butler, in front of the St. Mother Theodore again as if it were yesterday. undertook the primary leadership and legacy, as attested to by his It was a moment I will never role from 1953-65. personal friend, then-Father Guerin Memorial Chapel at Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne, where their fam- forget.” In gratitude, he pre- With great admiration, Steve Joseph Crowley (later Bishop ily home once stood. The cemetery grounds and features played a formative sented the staff with a reflection recounted the steadfast com- Crowley), whose words of praise role in the lives of the entire Butler family. plaque written from the perspec- mitment his relatives displayed were also published in Our tive of his daughter, to remind to caring for those entrusted to Sunday Visitor. Years later, in shared that this brought himself present in her early life: them how impactful their efforts their service. “When my grand- the midst of a conversation with great delight to the family, espe- “In the shadow of death, a ceme- are, even in the moments when father was in charge, there were Bishop John D’Arcy, Steve was cially to their father. “Even tery was the place I called home. they might appear to go unno- occasions of significant finan- overjoyed to hear that the plaque though she was his only daugh- In that dwelling place of saints ticed or unappreciated. cial difficulty in the diocese. Yet, would be a welcomed addition ter and he missed her terribly, he gone before us, solitude and Such actions have reminded out of care and concern for his to Cathedral Museum as the first was so proud of what she did.” silence tasted like a banquet.” the Butler family of the truth workers, at times he paid their item in the collection honoring a Years later, to the joyful Encountering God at the cem- of divine providence at work in wages out of his own pocket.” lay member of the diocese. amazement of the family, upon etery continued to be a reality everyday life. “In so many ways This example of generosity The influence of James Sr.’s the grounds where they had for Steve, even after his fam- we have seen things come full passed on to the next genera- passion for ministry also touched lived, the new St. Mother ily’s tenure there ended. Over circle and been blessed by God tion, Steve remarked: “Likewise, the life of his daughter in a Theodore Guerin Memorial was 40 years ago, he and his former in abundance,” Steve conclud- throughout my father’s time profoundly transformative way. constructed. This signified a wife suffered the pain of los- ed. “Seeing our family’s efforts at the cemetery, he worked 18 Witnessing her father’s service lasting connection for Sister ing a daughter at birth. On the recognized, and to receive such hours a day, seven days a week, and loving care for both the liv- Donna, who had first felt the call occasion of a recent walk and love and support from the doing everything from bookkeep- ing and deceased contributed to to serve the Lord in Mother conversation with a friend, he church, has been genuinely hum- ing and grave digging to oversee- her desire to pursue a vocation Guerin’s example on that sacred was encouraged to consider bling and provided us with a ing operations and maintenance. to the religious life, which came site. Reflecting upon her expe- relocating her body to be with sense of both belonging and He always wanted to ensure that to fulfillment as she entered riences, she crafted a short the other members of the fam- purpose. For this, we are truly his workers were compensated the Sisters of Providence. Steve poem to capture how God made ily, as she had been originally grateful.” Knights host annual Lourdes Ball to support pilgrimages

BY WILLIAM SCHMITT this year by the University of Father Krause, ordained in Notre Dame Press. 1967, has taught ethics and held The ball’s silent auction drew leadership roles in a variety of theologian’s commentary substantial bidding on such Catholic organizations. He has on Our Lady of Lourdes, items as Notre Dame memora- served on the board of South Aand participants’ dona- bilia, premium group packages Bend’s Apostolate of Divine tions of about $1,500 for a offered by local golf courses and Mercy in Service of Life, Marriage pilgrimage to the site of her a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes and the Family. He is a son of apparition, spread inspiration at provided by Divine Mercy Gifts legendary Notre Dame Athletic a Knights of Columbus Lourdes Catholic bookstore. Director Edward “Moose” Krause. Ball on May 20. Estimated receipts from the Father O’Connor is known for Knights of Columbus Santa successful bidders totaled more his love of Mary, the Holy Spirit Maria Council 553 in South Bend than $1,500. Net receipts from and needy people throughout hosted the event for the 52nd ticket sales added to the ball’s the area. For decades, he led the year. Members and families total contribution. The Knights rosary recitation nearly every came from various area parishes, council said the funds will be night at Notre Dame’s Grotto of helping to raise funds for travel provided for a Lourdes pilgrim Our Lady of Lourdes — a devo- to Lourdes, France — support yet to be chosen, continuing a tion frequently joined by Knights traditionally offered to a selected tradition grounded in Lourdes’ of Columbus. individual who seeks healing history of miraculous healings of K.C. Pocius, a longtime mem- in the place where the Blessed various sorts. One local couple ber of Council 553, and his wife, Mother appeared in 1858. The William Schmitt Father Edward O’Connor, CSC, speaks during the 52nd annual Lourdes Ball in attending the ball rose to give a Toni, co-chaired the Lourdes annual ball once again combined testimony about how a family Ball. Fourth Degree Knights from dinner and dancing with a silent South Bend May 20. Father Edward Krause, CSC, is seated in the foreground member whose pilgrimage was regional Assembly 242 began auction and a guest speaker at the dais. The event, hosted by the Knights of Columbus Santa Maria previously funded had experi- the ball with a ceremonial color focused on Mary and the graces Council 553, raised money to send a pilgrim to Lourdes, France. enced a healing in her relation- guard, and attendees joined in attributed to her intercession. ship with the Lord. the Pledge of Allegiance. This year’s speaker, Father Father Edward Krause, CSC, Separately, the Knights of Edward O’Connor, CSC, emeri- as the Immaculate Conception, anniversary of ordination in a theologian and Notre Dame Columbus organization nation- tus professor of theology at and the teenager relayed this the Congregation of Holy Cross graduate like Father O’Connor, wide co-sponsors a program that the University of Notre Dame, information to the local bishop. next year. A book he edited, led the gathering in prayer and recently sent a group of military retold details from the life of “Today, about 2 million pil- “The Dogma of the Immaculate made remarks highlighting veterans as “American Warrior Bernadette Soubirous, to whom grims come to Lourdes every Conception: History and his brother priest’s extensive Pilgrims” to Lourdes. Mary appeared in Lourdes. He year,” said Father O’Connor, Significance,” was first published resume. noted that Mary identified herself who is due to celebrate his 70th in 1958 but has been reissued