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BY TIM JOHNSON

Fortnight for FORT WAYNE — A day of rejoicing marked June 7 as Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades ordained Father Freedom Zachary Barry to the Priesthood at the Cathedral of Religious freedom challenged the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. “On this day before the great feast of Pentecost, Page 5 we gather here in our Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Mary’s church, to celebrate the special out- pouring of the Holy Spirit upon Deacon Zachary Barry in the sacrament of priestly ordination,” Bishop Rhoades said as he began the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood. Celebrate fatherhood “We gather with great joy, the joy of the Holy Spirit,” Three generations reflect Bishop Rhoades continued. “Our diocese rejoices today in receiv- Page 11 More ing this gift from the Lord. Zak’s photos parents, Vince and Becky, and can be found his brother, sisters, grandmoth- at ers, relatives and friends rejoice www.diocesefwsb.org. in a special way. Our priests Refugee resettlement rejoice that a new brother enters our priestly fraternity.” program Bishop Rhoades expressed his gratitude for the pres- How you can help ence of Msgr. Stephen Rohlfs, Bishop Rhoades’ succes- sor as rector of Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary. Page 16 Msgr. Bernard Galic, vocation director who will be retiring from the post at the end of month, affirmed the readiness of candidate Barry for the Priesthood, and the homily followed. “Today, Jesus, the Great High Priest, renews the Summer schedule extraordinary gift of the ministerial priesthood in our diocese,” Bishop Rhoades said in his homily. “As Jesus begins KAY COZAD gave to the apostles on Holy Thursday a share in His No issue June 22 During the Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades lays hands on the priesthood, so He gives to Zachary Barry through the head of Zachary Barry in accordance with the apostolic tradition. The Ordination Mass was Next publication June 29 celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on June 7. ORDAIN, PAGE 3 Bishop to celebrate Tiffany Albertson appointed Fortnight Holy Hour principal of Bishop Luers

munity as princi- Third Fortnight For In the Diocese of Fort Wayne- BY TIM JOHNSON South Bend, Bishop Kevin C. pal. God has truly Freedom to be observed Rhoades will celebrate a Diocesan blessed me with June 21-July 4 Eucharistic Holy Hour for FORT WAYNE — Tiffany the opportunity Religious Liberty on Friday, June Albertson has been appointed by to work with our WARSAW (USCCB) — Catholic 27, the solemnity of the Most Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades as the students, staff and dioceses and parishes across the Sacred Heart of Jesus, from 7-8 principal of Bishop Luers High families.” United States are once again p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe School effective July 1. Albertson TIFFANY Bishop Kevin encouraged to raise awareness Shrine in Warsaw. The shrine is has been the assistant principal of ALBERTSON C. Rhoades told for domestic and international located at 225 Gilliam Dr. Bishop Luers since September of Today’s Catholic, religious freedom concerns dur- “During the Fortnight, our 2007. “I am very grate- ing the third annual Fortnight for liturgical calendar celebrates great “I feel blessed and excited,” ful that Mrs. Tiffany Albertson has Freedom, June 21-July 4. The two- martyrs who remained faithful in Albertson told Today’s Catholic accepted the position of principal of week celebration will focus on the face of persecution by political about the appointment. “The past Bishop Luers High School. She has the theme, “Freedom to Serve,” power — St. John Fisher and St. seven years as assistant principal been an excellent assistant principal emphasizing the link between reli- Thomas More, John the Baptist, at Bishop Luers has been a great at Luers and has great experience gious liberty and service to the experience. I am looking forward to poor and vulnerable. FREEDOM, PAGE 5 continuing to serve the Luers com- ALBERTSON, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 15, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Pope tells presidents only God Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 can bring peace to Holy Land PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

EDITOR: Tim Johnson BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA Franciscan Father Pierbattista NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Pizzaballa, custos of the Holy Land and the principal coordi- Editorial Department VATICAN CITY (CNS) — nator of the event. Praying for peace in the Holy The five men rode together PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan Land alongside leaders of in a white minivan the short FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, Michelle long-antagonistic nations, Pope distance to the site of the cer- Castleman, Karen Clifford, Bonnie Francis called on God to act emony, a triangular swath of Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane where human efforts had failed, lawn walled off by tall hedges Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, to end what he described as vio- along two sides. The setting Jodi Magallanes, Joe Kozinski, Vince lence inspired by the devil. had been chosen, according to LaBarbera and Deb Wagner “More than once we have Father Lombardi, because of its been on the verge of peace, but “neutral” appearance, lacking in the evil one, employing a vari- religious imagery. Business Department ety of means, has succeeded in Pope Francis and the two BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride blocking it,” the pope said June presidents sat at the corner AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber 8 at an evening ceremony in the of the triangle where the two BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Vatican Gardens. “That is why hedges met. 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Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Patriarch Bartholomew read Brothers Minor, Saint Andrew Church, Fort Wayne 46856-1169; or email: The starting time of 7 p.m. in English from the Book of • Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20 — Annual Priests’ Retreat, [email protected] had been chosen in part to Isaiah: “The wolf and the lamb Potawatomi Inn, Pokagon State Park avoid the midday heat, yet tem- shall feed together; the lion • Friday, June 20, 11 a.m. — Meeting of Board of Catholic ISSN 0891-1533 peratures were still in the mid shall eat straw like the ox; but Charities, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne USPS 403630 80s less than an hour earlier, the serpent — its food shall be • Saturday, June 21, 11 a.m. — Mass for Graduates of Hispanic when Peres arrived by car at dust.” Education for Ministry Class, Our Lady of Hungary Church, South the Vatican guesthouse, where At the end of the ceremony, Bend the pope lives. Abbas arrived at which lasted about an hour and • Sunday, June 22, 10:45 a.m. — Mass with Blessing of Tabernacle 6:30 p.m., and 15 minutes later 45 minutes, the pope, patriarch at Saint Mary Church, Fort Wayne the two presidents embraced in and the two presidents kissed • Monday, June 23, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, the presence of the pope. each other on both cheeks, then Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Find us on Facebook! “Nice to see you,” Peres took up shovels and added dirt • Tuesday, June 24, 6 p.m. — Mass at Saint John the Baptist and Abbas told each other in to the base of a newly planted Church, Fort Wayne www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb English. olive tree. They then spent • Thursday, June 26, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Our Sunday Visitor Joining the group was about 15 minutes speaking pri- Advisory Board, Detroit, Mich. Ecumenical Patriarch vately inside the nearby Casina • Friday, June 27, 7 p.m. — Fortnight for Freedom Holy Hour, Our Bartholomew of Constantinople, Pio IV, a 16th-century villa, Lady of Guadalupe Church, Warsaw • Saturday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. — Jubilee Mass for Sisters of Follow us on Twitter! whom Father Lombardi had which now houses several pon- described as one of the event’s Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration, Saint Francis Convent Chapel, tifical academies. Mishawaka @diocesefwsb “four protagonists,” and June 15, 2014 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 pital. “There are so many people who are wounded and the Holy ORDAIN Father is saying we must be there to treat the wounds, whether they are Priest CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 open or hidden,” Bishop Rhoades said. Pope Francis has asked the assignment sacrament of Holy Orders a share priests: “Do you know the wounds in this priesthood, in the vocation of your parishioners? Do you per- The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades has and saving mission entrusted to ceive them? Are you close to them? made the following assignment: Him by the Father.” Do you weep for your people? Do Bishop Rhoades addressed you pray for them?” • Reverend Zachary Barry, newly ordained, to Parochial Vicar, Deacon Barry in the homily, and Bishop Rhoades said the holy Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Elkhart, effective June 24, 2014. said, “Deacon Zak, the priests pres- priest is not one who just celebrates ent here today can testify with me the Eucharist but the one who lives in adoration of the One whom we with Bishop Rhoades and all the that the celebration of the Eucharist the Eucharist, the one who can hon- serve, Our King, Our High Priest, priests in attendance bestowing the is the center of our life and the most estly say to His people as Jesus said Our Shepherd,” Bishop Rhoades fraternal kiss of peace on Father important moment of our every to the apostles: “I am among you as said. Barry as a means of welcoming him day. As a priest, when you celebrate the one who serves.” After the homily, Deacon Barry into the presbyterate. Mass, you will not only be recall- Bishop Rhoades reflected on declared his intentions to assume At the end of the Mass, Bishop ing for the community the events how the ordination liturgy takes the KAY COZAD the responsibility of the office of Rhoades asked for a blessing from of Christ’s Passion, Death and faithful back in spirit to the upper Candidate Zachary Barry declares Priesthood and promised obedience the new priest, and then on the plaza Resurrection. Through your priestly room, both to the Last Supper and his intention to assume the and respect to the bishop and his of the cathedral many of Father ministry at the altar, the Paschal to Pentecost. responsibility of the Office of the successors. Barry’s family, friends and the faith- Mystery, which Pope Francis calls “Tomorrow, ‘Father’ Zachary Priesthood. The elect then prostrated himself ful offered their best wishes and ‘the beating heart of the Church’s will celebrate his first Mass on on the floor of the cathedral as a requested a special blessing from the mission,’ will be made present. By the Solemnity of Pentecost, the sign of his complete submission to newly-ordained priest. the power of the Holy Spirit, you day when the Church’s mission come to attack her, we are called to the will of God, while the Litany of Father Barry told Today’s will act in the person of Christ so began, the day when the Holy protect and defend her with the truth Saints was beautifully sung. Catholic he had been looking for- that when you pronounce the words Spirit descended upon the Apostles, that is stronger than falsehood and The deacon knelt before Bishop ward to ordination. “I feel a mixture of consecration at Mass, your words strengthening them to go forth to with the love that is stronger than Rhoades and later the entire college of excitement, anticipation and will have the same efficacy as those bear witness to the crucified and hatred, always trusting in the words of priests who processed by to lay nervousness,” he said. “But above spoken by Jesus at the Last Supper. risen Christ,” Bishop Rhoades said. of Jesus that the gates of hell will hands on the head of the candidate, all I’m at peace that I am where the Deacon Zak, by the gift you receive “Through the laying on of my hands not prevail against His Church,” in accordance with the apostolic Lord has called me to be.” today, you will become a minister and the prayer of consecration, the Bishop Rhoades said. tradition. Then, with Deacon Barry “It is a great mystery and a great of the sacrament that is at the very same Holy Spirit descends today Priests also need to keep watch kneeling before him, Bishop joy to be called to the Priesthood, to heart of the life of the Church, the in this cathedral upon Deacon Zak, over themselves, the bishop added. Rhoades put aside the miter, and, act in the person of Christ,” Father sacrament of charity from which the strengthening him for his apostolic “This requires that we spend time with hands outstretched, prayed the Barry added. “I look forward to Church draws her life.” and priestly mission. He will go with Him in prayer, especially Prayer of Ordination. ministering Christ’s sacraments to Bishop Rhoades said it is impor- forth in the power of the Spirit to through contemplation of His Word The newly-ordained priest was His people and to spending my life tant at the ordination Mass to also share the treasure of the Gospel. He and Adoration of the Blessed then vested by Msgr. John Suelzer, fully for the Gospel and for souls.” remember something else that Jesus will go forth to catechize, baptize, Sacrament,” he said. “We must pastor of St. Charles Borromeo, Fort A grateful Father Barry con- did at the Last Supper. He washed forgive, anoint and bless. Like the be with Christ in order to go forth Wayne, and where Father Barry cluded, “My thanks to my family, the feet of the apostles, teaching apostles, our new priest will be to bring Him to others. Devotion attended grade school, with the stole my seminary formators and all who those first priests that they, like He, inspired, commanded and moved by to Our Blessed Mother especially and chasuble, signs of the priestly have prayed for and encouraged me were to be servants. the Holy Spirit in his service of the helps us to abide in Jesus and His office, after which Bishop Rhoades in my vocation and growth in holi- “To be a priest is to be a ser- faithful.” love.” anointed the new priest’s palms with ness knows no bounds, without the vant: a servant of God and of the St. Paul gave wonderful coun- And just as St. Paul did at the Chrism, a consecrated and perfumed grace of God supporting me through Church,” Bishop Rhoades said. “In sel to the presbyters of Ephesus, end of his discourse to the presby- oil that symbolizes wisdom and so many kind and supportive souls the image of Christ who is both counsel that is important for priests ters of Ephesus — he knelt down strength. I would never have made it to the High Priest and Good Shepherd, to follow: “Keep watch over your- and prayed with them all — Bishop The Barry family brought altar, and it is this grace which will priests are to be men of mercy and selves and over the whole flock of Rhoades quoted Pope Benedict XVI forward the gifts of the people to continue to support me in my priest- compassion, close to the people they which the Holy Spirit has appointed when he said, “praying on one’s Bishop Rhoades. They delivered ly life and ministry.” serve, especially to those who are you overseers, in which you tend knees means adoring God’s great- the paten and chalice to Bishop Father Barry celebrated his first wounded in life: to sinners, to the the Church of God that He acquired ness in our weakness, grateful that Rhoades, who then handed them Mass on June 8 at his home parish, sick and suffering, to the poor and with His own Blood.” the Lord loves us, precisely in our over to the newly-ordained Father Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, outcasts.” Priests are to keep watch over weakness.” Barry with the exhortation to dis- Fort Wayne. Bishop Rhoades Bishop Rhoades encouraged the the flock entrusted to them and to “To be good and holy priests, charge his priestly duties in imitation appointed Father Barry the parochial deacon to think about Pope Francis’ tend the Church of God, the bishop we too must have the faith and the of Christ. vicar at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in image of the Church as a field hos- explained. “When fierce wolves humility to kneel down and pray The ordination rite concluded Elkhart.

She also loves our students. Bishop to continue the great Luers tradition said. “I frequently take time to pray Albertson grew up at St. Mary Luers High School is in good of excellence as we move forward. before making difficult decisions. Parish in Huntington and attended hands.” I would love to see our parish I will continue to pray for His wis- St. Mary School for grades 1-8 and ALBERTSON As assistant principal, Albertson families realize the great gifts that dom in making decisions that are in Huntington Catholic High School CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 has a strong sense of the Bishop Catholic education has to offer the best interest of our students, as her freshman year. She and her hus- Luers community. and choose to become a part of the well as other stakeholders.” band Tim have been married 28 “The people that I get to work Luers community.” “I want students, as well as our years and have four children. in secondary school education with every day make being at Luers Albertson reflected on what it parents and staff, to know that I Albertson is involved at her par- and leadership. I am especially the best job in the world,” she said. means to her to be a principal of a do see them as precious and love ish, St. Mary, in Huntington where impressed by Tiffany’s strong “I love the relationships that are Catholic school. them for who they are,” she added. she serves on the stewardship com- commitment to the Catholic iden- formed and the sense of family that “As a principal of a Catholic “When I speak with students, I mittee and St. Mary’s Open Door tity and mission of Bishop Luers we have at Bishop Luers. Our kids school, I value the opportunity to frequently tell them they are to see Ministry. She also served on the High School.” are the best. I enjoy watching them practice and grow in my faith with Christ in others and be Christ to oth- Huntington Catholic School Board, He added, “I am also deeply grow in their spirituality, as well as others in the Luers community,” she ers. This is not something I would Christ Renews His Parish, was a grateful to the search committee for their academics.” said. “We must work on building be able to do in a public school. I youth group sponsor, was a mem- its hard work and for recommending Albertson said, “My vision for our relationship with Christ as well try to live by this and feel that this ber of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Mrs. Albertson to me for the princi- Bishop Luers is that each and every as with each other. The Luers family embodies Christ’s desire for us to Huntington and Whitley Counties pal position. And, of course, I thank student God sends to us is able to should be a living Catholic commu- love one another. As a Catholic and held offices as secretary, vice Mrs. Mary Keefer for her outstand- grow in his or her faith and embody nity, one in which our Catholicity is community, a sense of a caring fam- president and president of the board. ing service as principal of Bishop our Catholic identity. I want them to embraced by all, young and old, rich ily should be felt by everyone.” She was also a Huntington County Luers for so many years.” learn to live as an example of being and poor, Catholic and non-Cath- Albertson holds a Bachelor of Literacy Coalition volunteer. Mary Keefer announced her Christ to others and seeing Christ in olic, and all races and ethnicities. Science in biology secondary educa- Albertson was a biology and retirement as principal in April. A others. I want our faculty and staff Being in a Catholic school means tion from Saint Francis College in chemistry teacher at Huntington search committee was then formed to grow in their faith as well. In that our faith is not something that Fort Wayne. She has a master’s North High School from 1998 to find a new principal. addition to spiritual growth, I want we keep private, but something we degree in curriculum and instruc- through 2007 and biology and chem- “Tiffany is an excellent choice all of our students to reach their full share,” she added. tion from Indiana Wesleyan istry teacher at Bishop Dwenger to lead Bishop Luers,” Keefer said. potential academically and socially.” “Within a Catholic school, University and attained her prin- High School from 1996 through “She is a faith-filled woman, a hard “Bishop Luers is a great place Christ-centered principles guide the cipal licensure through Indiana 1998. worker and she knows education. for students,” she said, “and I hope decisions that I make,” Albertson Wesleyan University’s program. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 15, 2014 St. Thomas the Apostle celebrates the 50th anniversary of its church

BY DENISE FEDOROW

ELKHART — Parishioners and clergy at St. Thomas the Apostle in Elkhart celebrated the 50th anniversary of the church build- ing on Saturday, May 31, with a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. The Mass was followed by a reception in the school hall. “It’s so wonderful to be here with you today, especially as we celebrate with joy and thanksgiv- ing the 50th anniversary of His church,” Bishop Rhoades said. “It’s a special joy to be with you on the solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord.” The bishop told members of the congregation he’d celebrated PHOTOS BY DENISE FEDOROW Confirmation earlier that day at Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, center, celebrates Mass and is shown with, St. Thomas’ “mother parish,” St. from left, Deacon Jim Fuchs, Holy Cross Father Len Banas and St. Thomas’ Vincent de Paul in Elkhart. pastor Father Jason Freiburger, right. The Mass was in celebration of St. He celebrated the anniver- St. Thomas the Apostle pastor Father Jason Freiburger, left, distributes Thomas’ 50th anniversary of the church building. sary Mass with Father Jason the Eucharist with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to parishioners as they Freiburger, pastor and Holy Cross marked the 50th anniversary of the church building on May 31. Father Leonard Banas, the week- until the school was built in 1950. Ascension Bishop Rhoades invit- end associate who has been at St. For 14 years the congregation ed the faithful to reflect on the Elkhart community,” the bishop Bishop Rhoades also Thomas for 28 years. worshipped in the school hall mandate Jesus entrusted to His said. asked, as the faithful prayed in During the homily Bishop until “thanks to the generosity apostles: To go forth and make “He asks us to continue His Thanksgiving for the sacrifices Rhoades recalled when Father and hard work of so many parish- disciples of all nations. Bishop saving mission on earth, to evan- of those who built the church, Joseph A. Hession from St. ioners this present church was Rhoades said that missionary gelize, to spread and defend the to also remember it is now up to Vincent de Paul was asked by built in 1964,” he said. mandate of Jesus before His Gospel, to be His collaborators their generosity to continue to Bishop John F. Noll to organize “For the past 50 years, count- Ascension expresses the funda- in extending the kingdom of God support the parish. a second parish in Elkhart. St. less prayers have been offered mental mission of the Church, of on earth,” Bishop Rhoades added. “May God bless you with joy Thomas the Apostle was founded to God from this sacred place. the diocese and of every parish. “This is our mission as Catholics. and help all of us to follow His when Father James Elliott was Here the Word of God has been “A parish turned in upon itself This is the mission of St. Thomas Son, whose ascension is our glory appointed the first pastor. Bishop proclaimed and sacraments cel- is not vibrant and does not attract Parish. It is an exciting mission and our hope,” Bishop Rhoades Rhoades asked the members if ebrated,” Bishop Rhoades said. others to Christ,” he told the con- and one that the Lord equips us concluded. anyone was there at the time the “Here, your community of faith gregation and encouraged them to do, by sending us the Holy Father Freiburger thanked the parish was established and was continues to gather in worship of to invite others to share in the Spirit.” bishop for celebrating the anni- surprised by the number of raised God. Here the Lord’s grace in the kingdom. “I especially encourage He reminded them that before versary especially after having hands. sacraments continues to strength- you to reach out with love to non- Jesus ascended He said, “Behold, such a long and busy day. He also One of those members, Janette en you in your lives of faith, hope practicing Catholics of your par- I am with you always until the thanked everyone who played a Day, said after Mass that she was and charity.” ish and to the unchurched in the end of the age.” part in the celebration. nine years old and remembers Bishop Rhoades contin- having Mass at the school. She ued, “Today’s liturgy invites said it was special celebrating us to look up to heaven as the 50 years at the church. “Seeing apostles did at the moment of Phase I: Foundations of Christian Spirituality people you thought were young the Ascension, and then, like the getting older. 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Honoring commitments Discrimination to protect religious against adoption minority rights in services Pakistan WASHINGTON (USCCB) — Local Catholic Charities WASHINGTON (USCCB) — Things have not agencies around the country have long provided adop- gotten better in Pakistan for religious minorities. tion and foster care services to the neediest children. Paul Bhatti, former Minister for National Harmony Catholic Charities agencies often take on the most dif- and head of the All Pakistan Minorities Alliance, ficult placements, including older, abused children and left the country in February, following repeated children with disabilities and special needs. When plac- death threats. His brother, Shahbaz Bhatti, the first ing children with couples, Catholic Charities makes sure Christian Minister for Minority Affairs, was assas- those children enjoy the advantage of having a mom and sinated in March 2011 for criticizing Pakistan’s a dad who are married. draconian anti-blasphemy laws. Having taken up In 2006, Catholic Charities of Boston, which had Shahbaz’s work to fight for harmony and peaceful been one of the nation’s oldest adoption agencies, faced these’ in even the direst of circum- coexistence among all Pakistanis, Christians and a very difficult choice: violate its conscience, or close stances.” Muslims alike, Paul faces great challenges as the its doors. In order to be licensed by the state, Catholic FREEDOM Two nationally televised human rights situation continues to deteriorate. Charities of Boston would have to obey state laws bar- Masses will bookend the Fortnight. In 2013, the U.S. Commission on International ring “sexual orientation discrimination.” And because CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Archbishop Lori will celebrate Mass Religious Freedom said, “The government of marriage had been redefined in Massachusetts, Catholic at the Baltimore Basilica on June Pakistan continues to engage in and tolerate system- Charities could not simply limit its placements to mar- 21, at 5:30 p.m. Cardinal Donald atic, ongoing and egregious violations of freedom of ried couples. Catholic leaders asked the state legislature Peter and Paul and the first mar- W. Wuerl of Washington will cel- religious or belief.” In a July 2013 fact sheet, they for a religious exemption but were refused. As a result, tyrs of the Church of Rome,” said ebrate Mass at the Basilica of the detailed 203 incidents of sectarian violence over an Catholic Charities of Boston was forced to shut down its Archbishop William E. Lori of National Shrine of the Immaculate 18-month period that resulted in over 1,800 casual- adoption services. Baltimore, chairman of the Ad Conception in Washington on July ties, including 700 deaths. The great majority of Later that year, Catholic Charities in San Francisco Hoc Committee for Religious 4, at noon EDT. USCCB President these attacks were directed against Shi’a Muslims, faced a similar untenable choice and was forced to end Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of but Ahmadis, Christians, Hindus and other religious its adoption services as well. Catholic Bishops (USCCB). “This Louisville, Kentucky, will be the minorities were also targeted. In Washington, D.C., Catholic Charities of the is a time when Catholics can unite homilist at the July 4 Mass. In September 2013, suicide bombers set off Archdiocese of Washington — which has provided sup- themselves in prayer to the men Materials and more information explosives outside All Saints Church in Peshawar. port to children and families for over 80 years — had a and women throughout history on the Fortnight and related issues At least 81 were killed and over 130 injured, many partnership with the District of Columbia for its foster who spread the Gospel and lived can be found online at www.fort- of them women and children. The Pakistan Catholic care and public adoption program. However, in 2010, a out Jesus’ call to serve the ‘least of night4freedom.org. Bishops’ Conference issued a statement asking law redefining legal marriage to include two people of their government to apprehend those responsible for the same sex took effect in the District of Columbia. The the attack, better protect all places of worship, and District of Columbia then informed Catholic Charities Join Us! address the growing religious and sectarian intoler- that it would no longer be an eligible foster care and You are invited to St. Anthony’s ance that threatens the security of all Pakistanis. adoption partner. Why? Because, as a Catholic orga- The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops nization, Catholic Charities was committed to placing “Bring a Friend to Church” weekend (USCCB) wrote to Secretary of State John Kerry, children with married couples so that each child would Saturday, June 28 at 5:00 pm sharing the Pakistan bishops’ statement and ask- have the experience of a mother and a father. Concerned Sunday, June 29 at 7:30, 8:30 and 10:00 am at ing our nation to work with Pakistan to restore the District of Columbia residents appealed to bring the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church rule of law and promote tolerance in that country. issue of marriage before voters so that they could have a 700 West Maumee Street, Angola 46703 Pope Francis mourned the loss of life in Pakistan, voice in the debate, but the D.C. Board of Elections and decried the “choice of hatred” and prayed that “the Ethics repeatedly denied voters’ request to put marriage (260) 665-2259 Virgin always help us to work for a better world, to on the ballot. St. Anthony’s offers “Open hearts, Open minds, take the path of construction, the path of peace, and In 2011, Catholic Charities affiliates in Illinois closed and Open doors” to everyone! never the route of destruction and war. “ down instead of complying with a new requirement that That is Paul Bhatti’s mission — to forge a path they could no longer receive state money if they refused of peace. But it was his brother’s effort to revise the to place children with persons in same-sex relationships blasphemy laws that got him killed. These laws are as foster or adoptive parents. “In the name of toler- used with impunity to accuse someone of having ance, we’re not being tolerated,” said Bishop Thomas J. insulted or defamed the Prophet Muhammad, the Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield, Ill., a civil and Quran or Islam. Like Shahbaz Bhatti, the Muslim canon lawyer who fought for Catholic Charities to retain We Thank God For… governor of Punjab province was assassinated by its religious freedom in Illinois. his own bodyguard because he advocated for chang- Is our most cherished freedom truly under threat? es in the blasphemy laws. Both men had spoken Among many current challenges, several state govern- in support of Asia Bibi, a Christian mother of five ments have sought to trample on the conscience rights unjustly accused of blasphemy in 2009, convicted of Catholic charitable service providers. Religious lib- Father Zachary Barry and sentenced to death. Bibi remains jailed pending erty is more than freedom of worship; it includes our an appeal, her family in hiding. ability to make our contribution to the common good Ordinary Pakistani minorities live in constant of all Americans without having to compromise our & fear of violence. Churches and mosques, home and faith. Without religious liberty properly understood, all businesses are burned and livelihoods destroyed. Americans suffer, including the neediest children seek- Our newly ordained Blasphemy laws make it easy to denounce minori- ing adoptive and foster families. ties, often to gain economic or personal advantage Deacons or to take revenge. Police are reluctant to register complaints by minorities. Some accused of blasphe- What can you do to ensure the protec- my have been acquitted, only to be gunned down on tion of religious freedom at home and the steps of the court. Paul Bhatti intends to return to Pakistan. He abroad? called “on all Christians and on the West to be close The U.S. Bishops have called for a Fortnight to us. We need help to continue our work for peace for Freedom from June 21 to July 4. Visit www. and dialogue … following the path indicated by my fortnight4freedom.org for more information on this brother Shahbaz.” important time of prayer, education and action in support of religious freedom.

6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 15, 2014 Pope remembers ‘heavy Di Ruzza had been an assistant at the financial authority, which sacrifice’ of Allied forces is directed by Rene Brulhart. The on D-Day Vatican made the announcements June 5. Pope Benedict XVI estab- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — ews riefs lished the Financial Intelligence People must continue to recognize N B Authority in late 2010 to moni- the sacrifice of the Allied sol- tor Vatican financial operations diers who liberated Europe from and ensure they met international “Nazi barbarism,” but also should norms against money laundering not forget the German soldiers U.S. ARMY VETERAN LIGHTS A CANDLE DURING THE 70TH and the financing of terrorism. “dragged into this drama,” Pope In November 2013, Pope Francis Francis said. The pope believes ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR II’S D-DAY revised the agency’s statutes. He “present generations should clarified the roles of the author- express their full recognition to ity’s president, board of direc- all those who made such a heavy tors and director, and specified sacrifice,” said Cardinal Pietro that it would have two separate Parolin, Vatican secretary of offices: one concerned with super- state, in a message commemorat- vision and regulation, the other ing the June 6, 1944, invasion of with financial intelligence. New Normandy. The cardinal’s D-Day finance laws passed in October message was sent to Cardinal formally expanded the compe- Andre Vingt-Trois of Paris and tence of the Financial Intelligence Bishop Jean Claude Boulanger of Authority by including the task Bayeux-Lisieux, who were mark- of “preventive” vigilance, which ing the 70th anniversary of D-Day involves ensuring the proper orga- and the liberation of France. The nization and trustworthiness of all bishops blessed a commemora- Vatican financial operations. tive bell, naming it after St. Edith Stein, a co-patron of Europe, who was killed in a Nazi death camp. Injunction stops Cardinal Parolin said Pope Francis hoped the commemoration would enforcement of HHS “remind us that excluding God mandate for Catholic from the lives of people and soci- ety cannot but bring death and benefits group suffering.” BALTIMORE (CNS) — A fed- eral district court in Oklahoma issued an injunction June 4 pre- Franciscan, only priest CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ venting several Catholic enti- killed in D-Day invasion, ties from being forced to comply U.S. Army veteran Julian Oleaga, 89, lights a candle during a June 6 ceremony at the Long with the federal Department of recalled for heroism Island State Veterans Home in Stony Brook, N.Y., marking the 70th anniversary of World Health and Human Services’ con- traceptive mandate. Of the nine GUETTEVILLE, France (CNS) War II’s D-Day landings. Oleaga participated in the seaborne invasion of France that — Franciscan Father Ignatius Catholic entities granted relief by Maternowski was remembered for accelerated the defeat of Nazi Germany in the war. the court’s action, four are based his bravery and commitment to in Baltimore, three in Oklahoma, serving soldiers in the battlefield one in North Carolina and one during a ceremony in Normandy in Kansas. The class-action suit marking the 70th anniversary of For one regional school was soon circulating in each of of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop was filed in March to protect the the Allied-led D-Day invasion, the towns after that last meeting, Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, plaintiffs’ free exercise of reli- a major turning point in World district, Good Friday no resulting in some 650 signatures Ky., June 5 asked the bishops to gion by exempting them from the War II. Father Maternowski, 32, longer a day off asking the committee to recon- join him in offering the “prayers, HHS mandate that would require a Conventual Franciscan, was sider its decision to hold classes works and joys” of their upcoming them to provide coverage for free the only Catholic chaplain killed MATTAPOISETT, Mass. (CNS) on Good Friday. “I know that general assembly “for the inten- contraceptives, abortion-inducing during the assault in northern — Despite several residents’ everyone I spoke to who signed tion that the human dignity of drugs and devices, sterilization France that began June 6, 1944. vocal opposition to removing my petition, they’re keeping their all immigrants be fully respected, and related counseling. “The Conventual Franciscan Father Good Friday as a day off from kids home, so they’re going to that they may be treated, truly, as administration has already effec- James McCurry, minister provin- next year’s public school calen- find out eventually that people ‘brothers and sisters to be wel- tively granted exemptions from cial of the order’s Our Lady of dar, Massachusetts school and aren’t going to show up,” McGee comed, respected and loved,” as the mandate to various employ- Angels province, recalled during union officials voted June 2 to told The Anchor, newspaper of the Pope Francis has said. The bish- ers whose plans cover more than a commemorative ceremony June uphold a previous decision to treat Fall River Diocese. ops will meet in New Orleans 130 million employees. We’re 4 that the young priest was moti- April 3, 2015, as a regular school June 10-13. He also called on simply seeking the same exemp- vated by charity, love for free- day. Members of the joint Old political leaders to “reform our tion for Catholic employers who dom and justice and an adherence Rochester Regional District School Advocates pressing nation’s broken immigration sys- have religious objections to the to ideals that bound Americans Committee and Massachusetts Congress on immigration tem.” Archbishop Kurtz offered to unjust requirements of the man- and French citizens alike. Father School Superintendency Union work with members of Congress date,” said a June 5 statement from Maternowski, who held the rank No. 55 approved a decision as time runs out in reforming immigration laws “in Archbishop Paul E. Coakley of Oklahoma City, vice president of of Army captain, was killed by reached in March. The committee WASHINGTON (CNS) — a manner that properly balances a German sniper after volunteer- sets policy for all public schools the protection of human rights one of the plaintiffs, the Catholic Advocates for comprehensive Benefits Association. The associa- ing to parachute into France with in three towns — Mattapoisett, immigration reform are remind- with the rule of law.” members of the 508th Parachute Marion and Rochester. Making the tion, formed last October, has 450 ing members of Congress that Catholic employer members and Infantry Regiment of the 82nd day Catholics and other Christians they will be held accountable at Airborne Division. He landed commemorate the crucifixion of Pope internationalizes 2,000 parish members. Among the the polls if they fail before their members are eight archdioceses, safely and immediately began Christ a normal school day in summer recess to pass a bill that Vatican financial searching for a building that could the 2014-2015 academic calendar 15 dioceses, include religious fixes the system. From protest orders, local Catholic Charities serve as a field hospital, Father eradicates years of tradition that actions in congressional offices to watchdog agency always dictated the Friday before affiliates, colleges, nursing homes, McCurry recalled. As he started prayer campaigns and statements, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Easter of Jesus to be a day off. In cemeteries, retreat centers and his search, Father Maternowski advocates have been targeting Francis named a slate of new lieu of Good Friday, the commit- medical facilities. “We formed removed his helmet and displayed Republican members of Congress members to the Vatican’s finan- tee opted to make the Wednesday the Catholic Benefits Association a chaplain insignia and Red Cross to take up and pass an immigration cial watchdog agency, replacing before Thanksgiving, which had to support Catholic employers in armband. Father McCurry said he reform bill that has been languish- an all-Italian panel with members traditionally been a half-day, a full providing quality, cost-competi- crossed enemy lines to seek out ing since the Senate approved it from Italy, Switzerland, Singapore vacation day. That didn’t sit well tive, morally compliant health a German counterpart with the last June. With midterm elections and the United States. Cardinal with many residents in the three care benefits for their employees. hope of establishing a joint hos- looming in November, it’s con- Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of towns, who feel Good Friday is Yesterday’s decision makes this pital where the wounded of both sidered extremely unlikely that state, also promoted Tommaso Di sacred and should be observed a reality,” said a June 5 statement armies could be treated with dig- Congress will take up any sig- Ruzza, an Italian, to be the agen- as such. A petition drive, spear- from Archbishop William E. Lori nity. Father Maternowski was shot nificant legislation after the sum- cy’s “ad interim” vice-director. A headed by Margaret McGee of St. of Baltimore, himself a plaintiff in in the back while walking back to mer recess. In one statement, the former official at the Pontifical Rose of Lima Parish in Rochester, the case. his regiment, he said. president of the U.S. Conference Council for Justice and Peace, June 15, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 Mass for the Deaf offered Tom Blee receives St. June 14 Thomas More Award FORT WAYNE — A Mass for the FORT WAYNE Deaf, celebrated by Father Mike round the iocese — Catholic lead- Depcik, one of 10 priests in the A D ers of north- world who is deaf and celebrates east Indiana met Mass through sign language, will on May 29 for be celebrated Saturday, June 14, the first Annual at 4 p.m. in the Archbishop Noll Meeting of the Catholic Center, 915 S. Clinton CATHOLIC CAMP LEADERS MEET WITH PARENTS St. Thomas More St. Fort Wayne. A light dinner Society of Fort TOM BLEE will be served afterward. Wayne. The orga- nization was formed last year as ‘Stand for Life’ boot camp a private association of lawyers, judges, law students and elected to be held officials affiliated with the Roman MISHAWAKA — “Stand for Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne- Life” boot camp for high school South Bend, serving under the and college-aged students will oversight of Bishop Kevin C. be held on Saturday, June 28, Rhoades. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marian In addition to its continued High School in Mishawaka. Learn role in preparing for and hosting to simplify the abortion debate the annual Red Mass, the society by focusing on the central ques- holds monthly Masses and arrang- tions, “What are the unborn?” es programs and activities related “What makes humans valuable?” to the intellectual and religious and “What is our duty to the growth of the members. unborn?” Participants will leave The society awarded its inau- equipped to serve as a powerful gural St. Thomas More Award in voice for the unborn. Cost is $10 honor of those professionals that and includes T-shirt and pizza represent the principles and ide- lunch. Scholarships available if als of St. Thomas More. Attorney needed, and discounts for family Tom Blee was the first recipient. multiples. Register by June 18 via “There was no debating the selec- Facebook, prolifemichiana.org, or tion of Tom Blee,” stated Judge call 574-232-LIFE (5433). The Craig Bobay, president of the boot camp is sponsored by the society. “Tom Blee is the epitome of what the society believes the Kloska Family and hosted by St. TIM JOHNSON Joseph County Right to Life. St. Thomas More Award should Dave and Jan Torma, directors of the Catholic Summer Youth Camp for youths enter- recognize.” Blee has served on the board Notre Dame priest ing fourth, fifth and sixth grades, meet with parents of the 45 campers registered for the of Our Sunday Visitor as well honored by National camp. The Tormas met for a parent information meeting at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, as executive director of the OSV Institute, past chairman of the Ethnic Coalition of Fort Wayne, one of the sponsoring camp parishes, on June 5. They were to meet parents Annual Bishop’s Appeal, 30 Organizations on the South Bend side of the diocese at St. Jude Parish, another sponsoring parish, on years on the Diocesan Finance Committee, director of the NEW YORK (CNS) — Holy Cross June 12. The Tormas said 18 parishes across the diocese will be represented at the camp, Catholic League, president of Father Timothy Scully, co-founder which will be held at Camp Mack July 20-25. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate the Bishop Dwenger Board of of the University of Notre Dame’s Education and St. Joseph Medical Alliance for Catholic Education, or Mass and visit the campers on July 25. The Tormas are seeking a volunteer registered Center Foundation Board of ACE, received a Medal of Honor nurse to attend the camp and counselors, college age and older, to assist. Contact the Trustees. from the National Ethnic Coalition In addition to Bobay, the elect- of Organizations May 10 at a cer- Tormas at 574-291-3381 or [email protected]. ed officers are: Vice President — emony on Ellis Island. Liz Brown, Civil and Domestic The coalition presents Medals Mediator; Treasurer — Tom of Honor every year to a group book portrait titled “Cecilia.” Niezer, Barrett and McNagny of American citizens “who live a Cuevas received a silver medal for LLP; Judge Michael J. Kramer, life dedicated to helping others; her pen and ink drawing titled “I Noble Superior Court; Chaplain preserve and celebrate the tradi- am a Paper Tiger and my Weakness — Father Mark A. Gurtner. tions and values of their ancestry Burns Me up.” Mroz won a silver The Board of Governors group; encourage tolerance and medal for his photography work includes: Kathleen Anderson acceptance among ethnic, racial titled “Gone Fish’n.” All three stu- — Barnes & Thornburg LLP, and religious groups of the world; dents were invited to the nation- Michael Barranda — Burt, Blee, and share their gifts for the benefits al awards ceremony at Carnegie Dixon, Sutton and Bloom, LLP; of humanity “proving themselves Hall in June to receive their medals. Judge Thomas J. Felts — Allen valuable citizens of the United There were approximately Circuit Court; Scott Hall — Hall States.” 12,133 Gold Key works from the and Gooden, LLP; Judge Kent Past medalists include six presi- regional level that were adjudicated W. Kiracofe —Wells Circuit dents, Nobel Prize winners and on the national level in all art cat- Court; Chris Nancarrow — Chief leaders of industry, education, the egories. Only 1.7 percent of all Deputy, Allen County Clerk of arts, sports and government. Father students received a national award Courts. Scully received the award in rec- in the drawing category and only Professionals interested in ognition of his work through ACE. 2.03 percent received a national membership opportunities may award in photography. Marian stu- contact Membership Chair Chris dents earned three of the national Marian art students take PROVIDED BY MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL Nancarrow at cnancarr@gmail. awards. Pictured are Marian High School students Joan Becker and Brenda com. national level awards These three national awards fol- Additional information is Cuevas holding the art and photography pieces that won silver medals at low a great showing at the Scholastic available at the St. Thomas More MISHAWAKA — The Marian the national level of the Scholastic Art Awards. High School Fine Arts Department, Art Awards regional winners. Society website, www.stthomas- under the direction of Kitty Gunty Marian had one of its best show- morefw.org. Information on the and Gina Bonewitz, has announced artistic teens in the U.S. and a great gence of a personal voice or vision. ing in many years of competing. Red Mass can be found at www. that three Marian students won sil- source for scholarships. Teens in The medalists were Joan Becker During the 2013-2014 academic diocesefwsb.org/2012/10/red- ver medals at the national level in grades 7-12 apply in 28 different ‘15, Brenda Cuevas ‘14 and Alex year Marian students won 22 Gold mass-2012/. the Scholastic Art Awards. This categories of art and writing. Judges Mroz ’16 for first winning region- Keys, 15 Silver Keys, four portfolio is the longest running and most look for works that exemplify origi- al Gold Keys and then national awards and 22 honorable mentions prestigious recognition program for nality, technical skills and the emer- silver medals. Becker received in the Scholastic Art Awards. a silver medal for her AP sketch- 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 15, 2014 ‘I will appoint over you shepherds after my own heart’

PHOTOS BY KAY CCZAD During the Litany of Supplication Zachary Barry lays prostrate on the floor of the sanctuary of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception as the prayers of the saints are invoked. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is formally presented with the candidate, Deacon Zachary Barry, in the name of the Church at the beginning the Rite of Ordination on June 7 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne.

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades anoints the palms of the newly ordained Father Barry with Chrism, a consecrated and perfumed oil, the symbol of wisdom and strength.

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades hands the paten and chalice to the newly-ordained Father Barry during the Handing Over of the Bread and Wine of the Rite of Ordination. The bishop says, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, with hands outstretched, prays the Prayer of Ordination over “Receive the oblation of the holy people, to be offered to God. Understand what you do, Zachary Barry. imitate what you celebrate, and conform your life to the mystery of the Lord’s Cross.” June 15, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9

‘I will appoint over you shepherds after my own heart’Jer. 3:15 Zachary Barry ordained to the Priesthood Saturday, June 7, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne.

PHOTOS BY KAY CCZAD During the Litany of Supplication Zachary Barry lays prostrate on the floor of the sanctuary of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception as the prayers of the saints are invoked.

The Barry Family gathers with newly-ordained Father Zachary Barry.

Father’s Day

ou anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and love will pursue Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades recognizes Msgr. Bernard Galic, who is retiring me all the days of my life; as director of the vocations office at the end of June, near the end of I will dwell in the house of the the Mass of Ordination of Zachary Barry to the Holy Priesthood on June Lord for years to come. 7 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception In Fort Wayne. Ps:23

On June 7, 2014 God may be calling you to be a priest. In the Call us and we’ll talk. Cathedral of the VOCATION OFFICE Immaculate Conception, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Fort Wayne, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades •915 South Clinton Street, Fort Wayne 46802 ordained 260-422-4611 Zachary Barry Father Andrew Budzinski, Vocation Director in the priesthood of email:[email protected] Jesus Christ. Newly-ordained priest Father Zachary Barry is vested with the stole and Christine Bonahoom-Nix, Associate chasuble, signs of the priestly office, as the congregation sings an anti- phon. He is vested by Msgr. John Suelzer, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Fort Wayne, where Father Barry attended school. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 15, 2014 With a song in her heart

BY VINCE LABARBERA marching band in high school. I got home I was so heartsick When Emma was about 8 for the place that I opened my she began taking piano lessons mission journal and began put- FORT WAYNE — Writing to learn to read music. But she ting my thoughts to music.” It music has been child’s play for was involved in writing her own was the basis for her song titled Emma MacDonald since age 7. instrumental songs and didn’t “Mission.” “I was totally rotten when I practice the assigned piece. “My Emma has performed her was little – a brat,” she admits. “I teacher was so frustrated she songs at recent events within was bouncing off the walls and grounded me from playing my the diocese including “Deliver kept getting put in ‘time outs.’” music,” Emma said. And since Us” at the 2014 Allen County Finally, after her parents Dave she could play by ear, she didn’t March for Life on Jan. 18 and and Jennifer had tried about want to do the work of learning “Song to St. Joseph” for the everything to calm her down, her to read music. After a year Emma 100th Anniversary Mass of St. Dad got her a small, plastic key- quit lessons but kept on writing Joseph Church, Fort Wayne, on board. her own pieces. May 1. Many of her songs and “He taught me to play one Two years later, Emma related information can be found song, from ‘Sesame Street’ or resumed piano lessons since, on her website www.emmamac. something. I kept playing it over admittedly, she knew only a few com. Her current producer, and over. Often, I would wander chords. She found an instructor David Smith, of Icon Studio off from a ‘time out’ to go play from church and they exchanged Productions, Fort Wayne, said, the piano.” Soon she started mak- lessons for babysitting. “It’s been “Having worked with Emma, I ing up stuff, Emma related, since a total blessing,” Emma said. can say she’s the type of artist … she didn’t know how to read “She’s really helped with my I’d call a true songwriter. She’s music, and singing to what she songwriting and I learned to read the kind of person that, even if was playing. music rather quickly this time there was no money or popularity Emma, 16, is the second oldest around.” involved, she would still be writ- of five MacDonald children — When asked how a song ing songs for the love of it. She two girls and three boys ranging comes about, she said: “Lots of has that kind of commitment and in age from 18 to six. Natives times I’ll be doing the dishes, drive.” of Fort Wayne, Emma’s parents singing some song that I know. When asked by Today’s met at a campus ministry Mass All of a sudden I’ll get this tune Catholic if she plans to pursue a at St. Jude Parish. Subsequently, in my head with lyrics,” she career in music, Emma answered, they were married at St. Jude and explained. “I’ll try to sing it again “Honestly, I don’t know. I enjoy remain parishioners. to make sure it’s legit. I’ll turn it so much and it’s a very big part Since the oldest child was off the water and run upstairs to of my life. But there are so many in first grade, Jennifer has been where my piano is and record that other things I enjoy, too. I love homeschooling the children. “It’s one musical phrase. Then I’ll go mission work. I love cooking. I been phenomenal,” she said, “and finish the dishes.” Later, she’ll also desire to be married and have has given us complete unity as come back to the piano and add children. I really don’t know what a family. Our goal is to prepare more music and lyrics. Emma God is going to do with it yet. them for whatever God has for estimates she’s written more than Maybe a mixture of all of them,” them without knowing what that 100 songs and many half-written she related. might be,” she related. “One son works. “When I was in Costa Rica … plays recorder, never practices, “Actually, I don’t write the I sang to our new friends. Despite yet recently received an award. music first and then add lyrics,” the fact that many of the songs Our oldest daughter loves to she continued. “I do both at the were in English and they didn’t write. Another son is building same time. Often, when I’m upset even know what I was saying, oriented and understands the … or I have some sort of inspira- the sweet people of Costa Rica mechanisms of how things work. tion … I just sit at the piano and listened. They listened with their … But we’re always looking for it all comes out.” Emma estimates ears and with their hearts. More the whole person, not just their she averages about a song a day, often than not they tried to sing talent,” Jennifer emphasized. “I usually in about 30 minutes. along. It was a most humbling often grounded Emma from play- Emma cited the example of experience that truly opened my ing piano so she would do her when she went on a mission trip eyes to the love God bestows math,” she added. to the jungles of Costa Rica in upon each one of us,” she con- JOE ROMIE As far as any inherited musical December 2012. While there she cluded. Emma MacDonald sings “Deliver Us,” a song she composed, at the Allen talent, the only evidence seems journaled about her surround- to be that Dave played trumpet in ings and experiences. “When County Right to Life rally and march in January. South Bend-Elkhart chapter of Legatus commissioned Officers of the South Bend-Elkhart Pope John Paul II. Bishop Rhoades BY ANN CAREY chapter of Legatus were com- remarked that he was very pleased missioned at a June 4 Mass in to have two chapters of Legatus SOUTH BEND — The new South South Bend. They are, from left in chartered in the diocese within Bend-Elkhart chapter of Legatus front, Francis McDonald, member- one year. Professional people are was chartered on June 4 at a special ship chair; Michael Witous, vice nominated for membership by their bishop or another Legatus member. Mass in St. Patrick’s Church cele- president; Kurt Meyer, president; Dr. brated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades New chapters may be established Julie Plagens, treasurer; Phil Hayes, of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South when there are at least 21 potential Bend. A Fort Wayne chapter of program chair; and Bobby Williams, members in a diocese. Legatus was established last year. secretary. In the back row are the Members of Legatus chapters Legatus is an international orga- chapter chaplain, Father Terry and their spouses meet monthly with nization of Catholic laity who are Coonan, parochial vicar of St. Pius X a set program of praying the rosary, business and professional leaders, and Parish in Granger, and Bishop Kevin opportunity for Reconciliation, their spouses. The Legatus mission is C. Rhoades. Not pictured is John Mass, dinner and a speaker. to assist members to dedicate them- Razzano, membership chair. In his homily, Bishop Rhoades selves to studying, living and spread- said that the readings for the day were ing the Catholic faith in their business, very appropriate for the Legatus char- professional and personal lives. tering. The first reading was a farewell Businessman Tom Monaghan discourse by St. Paul before he left the was inspired to found the organiza- PHOTO PROVIDED BY PATRICK NOVECOSKY/LEGATUS tion in 1987 just hours after meeting LEGATUS, PAGE 11 June 15, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Three generations of Catholic fathers Today’s Catholic: How does society BY KAREN CLIFFORD as a whole benefit from a father’s presence in their children’s lives? SOUTH BEND — With Father’s Roger G. Klauer: Society as a Day on June 15, Today’s Catholic whole loses one half of the intelli- sought the insight of three gen- gence of its child rearing capacity erations of Catholic fathers in if there is the absence of a father. the Klauer family. The eldest Presence, the holy energy of the and youngest of the generations loving masculine proximity is a interviewed, Roger F. Klauer and mysterious vital ingredient in the Daniel G. Klauer, share the title life of a child. The core family is of Doctor of Dental Surgery, with wonderful, but it must be remem- Roger G. Klauer holding both a bered that the core family was Master of Divinity and Medical an innovation made necessary by Doctor degree. Daniel and his the breakdown of something even father Roger Gerard are active greater, the core community. The in parishes within the Diocese of absence of a father is a significant Fort Wayne-South Bend, while loss if society is made up of the Roger Francis is a parishioner of core family unit, which is itself the Archdiocese of Dubuque. deteriorating. If we loved each In the following question and other enough and if we learned answer, the three generations of to love the way others seem to Catholic men open up about the have been called to love, then we influences of faith, love and trust could be a community that raises in molding their role as fathers. its children when they come from fathered or fatherless families. Today’s Catholic: What is your defi- nition of being a father? Today’s Catholic: Do you have a Roger F. Klauer: A father first special memory of a moment/event and foremost loves his wife, the that you shared with your father? mother of their children. It is a Daniel Klauer: Two instances devoted relationship that does not come to mind when I think of my break its promise to the children. father. Both were times when I A father, along with their mother disappointed him. One I was 10 must teach their children how years old and the other 19 years to listen to their internal voice old. When it came time to discuss of truth. That voice can come in the disappointment he said noth- dreams, internal impulses to do ing. He looked at me and said, the right thing, but most frequent- “How do you feel?” I replied, ly in the voice of conscience, “Terrible, I’m sorry, I have a which is formed through and by pit in my stomach.” He simply the values the family has learned KAREN CLIFFORD replied, “Well good, I know that with the help of the Church, Three generations of Klauer fathers, from left, include Roger F. Klauer, Roger G. Klauer and Daniel Klauer. you’re sorry and that you learned Scripture and traditions. from it.” Nothing more was to be spoken about. This love and trust Today’s Catholic: What role does/ shows the face of God, and yet is us with a hug and a kiss no mat- go to another. Saying our morn- was infectious. He could have did the Church play in helping you to down to earth as it asks us to par- ter the venue. He always told us ing offering to dedicate our day belabored and gotten angry but be a father? take in the coming of a kingdom how proud he was. He always to God upon first arising in the he saw that I was truly sorry and Roger G. Klauer: The Church that is simultaneously already said the seemingly uncomfortable morning and then in my travel realized there was nothing more taught me the value of reconcili- here and yet to come. Struggling things that needed to be said. He to work offering my work up to to discuss. At the time this was ation, inclusivity, human dignity, to grasp these mysteries helped encountered the awkward situa- God. Evening prayers with our almost worse than getting yelled value of work, value of a prefer- me raise my children, because the tions that needed to be discussed. children and then kneeling at my at because the only thing worse ential option to those in need, the Church is one vehicle Christ used I only hope that I have the cour- bed saying my prayer, while at than making your father mad is value of mysticism. A mystic is to raise us, the children of God. age, love and strength to embody the same time my wife is saying seeing your father disappointed. someone who takes on the full- this as I grow in being a father. her private prayers perhaps in the To this day I remember those ness of a Christian life and suffers Today’s Catholic: What characteris- same room, or downstairs in the two moments and reflect on how the consequences of its reality Today’s Catholic: Are there any kitchen just before putting the fin- my father handled the situation. I tics did/do you admire in your father admire his faith in knowing that in today’s world. The Church that helped you to be a better person family faith traditions that have been ishing touches on a home before it goes to sleep. We blessed our we didn’t need to repeat the con- offered the mystery of the Trinity, and father for your children? passed down to other generations? the Incarnation, the name of God, children with hugs or pats on the versation over and over. We had Roger F. Klauer: The traditions I Am Who Am, as truths that if Daniel Klauer: I always admired head or a “God be with you” as an understanding that something that have been passed down explored take you to a place that the love and compassion my they left the house, left the car or went wrong and that we’d work include grace at meals. Saying the transcends yet includes reason. father showed us. He always said set out with friends. hard to ensure it didn’t happen simple prayer, “Angel of God” The Church is transfigurational, it “I love you.” He always greeted again. any time we left one place to

example, when we stand up against and the values of the Gospel is an John Paul II encouraged trust of business, and the Church asks sin and injustice, stand up against inescapable part of the Church’s life, in the power of the Holy Spirit, the you to fulfill this role publicly and attacks on human life and dignity; just as it is an inescapable part of the bishop continued, and he called the with perseverance.” LEGATUS when we stand up for the teachings of life of each one of us.” faithful to recognize the greatness of Concelebrating the Mass with CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 Christ and His Church.” John Paul II gave the examples a Christian vocation. Bishop Rhoades were Msgr. Bishop Rhoades noted that the of loss for respect of human life, the “I think that is what Legatus is Joseph Schaedel, chaplain of the Latin word “legatus” means legate or breakdown of marriage and family all about: It helps us to recognize the Indianapolis chapter of Legatus church at Ephesus. The Gospel was ambassador, and he observed that St. life, a crisis of truth and responsibility greatness of our Christian vocation and Father Terry Coonan, associ- a farewell discourse by Jesus at the Paul called himself an ambassador for in human relationships, selfishness, as it helps its members to grow in the ate pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Last Supper. Both discourses warned Christ. The spirituality of Legatus calls sexual permissiveness and drug addic- faith and to be ambassadors of the Granger, who is the chaplain of the of evil and hatred against the flock of members to be ambassadors for Christ tion. faith,” Bishop Rhoades concluded. new South Bend-Elkhart chapter of Christ, and both invoked God’s pro- in the world, but not of the world, he However, Bishop Rhoades contin- At the end of the Mass, Bishop Legatus. tection against the Evil One who is at continued. ued, John Paul II was not a pessimist, Rhoades presided over an induction work in the world. Bishop Rhoades quoted a homily but rather “a man of hope” who ceremony for the new members, “Our Lord teaches that we live in by St. John Paul II, the inspiration for reminded us that “the essence of our who declared they would, “by the Currently there are 79 Legatus chap- the world, but are not of the world,” Legatus, as he discussed the delicate Christian vocation consists in being grace of God,” fulfill the charge ters and about 4,500 members. Bishop Rhoades said. “For the sake of balancing act of being in the world ‘light’ and ‘salt’ for the world we live given to Legatus by Pope John Paul Legatus has chapters in Ireland Jesus and the Gospel, we may have to but not of the world: “The conflict in,” and he constantly encouraged the II: “The world needs genuine wit- and Canada, as well as the United LEGATUS, PAGE 11 experience the hatred of the world; for between certain values of the world faithful not to be afraid. nesses to Christian ethics in the field States. 12 COMMENTARY June 15, 2014 Perinatal hospice — The time has Consecration to Mary come for Fort Wayne from those who

he concept of perinatal hospice is chosen. experienced the journey hospice was initiated According to perinatalhospice. over 30 years ago by Dr. org, perinatal hospice and THE CATHOLIC BY TIM JOHNSON flooding, and at times overwhelming, TByron Calhoun, an obstetrician palliative care is an innovative my soul. There has never been a hap- and fetal/maternal medicine and compassionate model of DOCTOR pier time in my life than right now, specialist currently practicing support that can be offered to oon, many of the faithful will be and I attribute it to Mary and Father in Charleston, W. Va. He urges parents who find out during IS IN embarking on a spiritual jour- Michael Gaitley for showing me the communities to offer an alterna- pregnancy that their baby has ney to entrust themselves to the way to her.” tive to the automatic decision to a life-limiting condition. As DR. JOHN P. TYNDALL SBlessed Mother. In a recent In Truth Jerry Voors read the Today’s abort unborn babies diagnosed prenatal testing continues to and Charity column, Bishop Kevin Catholic article from his Milwaukee with fatal fetal anomalies such as advance, more families find C. Rhoades announced that he will home about Father Gaitley, contacted trisomy 13 or 18. Dr. Calhoun, a themselves in this heartbreaking the unifying concept in hospice renew the consecration of the diocese the newspaper and referred to the con- committed Christian, believes and situation. Perinatal hospice remains the holistic approach to the Blessed Mother on Aug. 15, secration that his men’s group made. has demonstrated that when the incorporates the philosophy to the physical, emotional and at the Cathedral of the Immaculate “What a great experience,” Voors inherent value of even the small- and expertise of hospice and spiritual support for dying patients Conception in Fort Wayne. The 6 said, noting, “33 men completed the est and youngest of human lives palliative care into the care and their families. The core belief p.m. Mass will be followed by a group program and five men com- is honored, their families benefit. of these very young patients. in hospice is to offer treatment Marian procession from the cathedral pleted the retreat on their own. Our Experience over the years has Perinatal palliative care helps of the dying that respects their to Headwaters Park, organized by the discussion clearly confirmed that the shown that there is improvement parents embrace whatever life dignity and sees them as truly Knights of Columbus, to begin the benefit of the workbooks and weekly in the grieving process and fewer their baby might have, before and alive and not yet dead. annual summer Festival of Faith. discussion dramatically increased marriage breakdowns when peri- after birth. The bishop invites all to participate the commitment and impact of the natal (around the time of birth) Dr. Calhoun explains that DOCTOR, PAGE 13 in the consecration and proposes fol- Marian consecration.” lowing the 33 days of preparation He said the book is easy to read, written by Marianist priest Father “relevant to today — thanks especial- Michael Gaitley. The guidebook is ly to the perspective of Mother Teresa The Lord Jesus revealed the Trinity entitled “33 Days to Morning Glory.” and St. John Paul II — and really only The 33 days of preparation include requires the daily commitment to find St. Paul’s Second Epistle to Paul reassures the Corinthian prayers and meditations for each day, time to ‘ponder’… and we all discov- THE the Corinthians is the source of Christians that they can withstand using the writings of St. Louis Marie ered we could easily find time in the the second reading. any pressure put forward by the de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, car, running or washing the dishes to SUNDAY Calling the Christians of pagan culture around them if they Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta ‘ponder’ the daily readings.” Corinth to piety was a particular commit themselves completely and St. John Paul II. Janelle Lubensky recently GOSPEL challenge for Paul since Corinth to God. His love will strengthen Many have used this retreat to expressed that the changes the “33 justifiably was known throughout them. prepare for the consecration and were Days to Morning Glory” provided her MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION the Mediterranean world of Jesus the Lord tells Nicodemus eager to share their experience. drew her from a dryness in heart and the first century A.D. as being that the Son of God is in the Holy Cross College student Ryan understanding to Mary where “I now a virtual cesspool of vice and world as Messiah and God’s gift Romkema, a theology major, did the am aware of the awesome Mother I licentiousness. A rich commercial because of God’s endless and retreat at his parish, encouraged by his do have with me at all moments of the Trinity Sunday center, on the route between East perfect love. mom and a few friends. day. Whether you have earthly parents and West, it also was the site of With these emphases upon Romkema told Today’s Catholic, deceased, or living afar, or right next Jn 3:16-18 greed and exceeding competition. God’s love, the Church this “The consecration has completely door, the power and strength of Mary his weekend the Church The great Apostle urged the weekend celebrates the feast changed my life. Before 33 days, being our Mother at all times is more celebrates the Feast of the Christian Corinthians to rely on of the Holy Trinity. The Lord I ‘prayed’ in the sense that I could powerful than words can say. She Most Holy Trinity. The Jesus, and the strength given Jesus revealed the Trinity. While recite words, but now ... I truly know consoles us, knows what it is like to Tfirst reading is from the Book of through and in Jesus of the Holy prefigurements and suggestions what it means to pray and have a rela- suffer as a human, and wants more Exodus. In modern versions of Spirit. of the Trinity occur in the Old tionship with the Lord, and our loving than anything to guide us to her Son. the Bible, Exodus is second in For its third reading, the Testament, knowledge of the mother.” I’m so thankful to have gone through the sequence of Old Testament Church on this feast gives us a Trinity comes from the New Romkema has used the consecra- the 33 Days to Morning Glory to books. selection from St. John’s Gospel. Testament. tion to battle a vice, and said, “I very appreciate my Mamma Mary.” As its name suggests, in It is a story of Jesus’ instructing Humans did not deduce the rarely have felt that temptation, and These are just a few stories from general it recalls the journey of Nicodemus, an important figure Trinity. Through and by Jesus, when I do, I simply ask for Mary’s people who have grown in their spiri- the Hebrews through the Sinai in Jewish life in Jerusalem. God revealed the Trinity. This help and pray the Hail, Holy Queen. tual lives through the consecration. Peninsula toward the land God Jesus explains that the Messiah revelation by God was a sign I have slipped up once or twice since We encourage the faithful of the had promised them after their is from God, and the Messiah of God’s unlimited love for my consecration, but besides that, I diocese to consecrate themselves escape from Egypt. The message is of God. Thus, the Messiah’s humanity. He gives us this have basically stopped cold turkey.” to the Blessed Mother and consider of Exodus is emphatic. The words are not just the comments Revelation so that we might Romkema encourages other col- beginning that journey with “33 Days Hebrews’ escape succeeded only of another human being. Rather, return this all-consuming love. lege age people to do the consecra- to Morning Glory.” Check with your because God provided guidance they are from God. The Son is tion. “It has made my life more ful- parish and visit the diocesan website, for them, and they followed this one with the Father. To hear the filled due to the true relationship that www.diocesefwsb.org/special-min- guidance. Son is to hear the Father. The Sunday Gospel reflection for I have with Jesus Christ,” he said. “I istries for additional information to Otherwise, they would have Also, Jesus tells Nicodemus June 22 can be found online at can constantly feel His mother’s grace order the book and guide. been at the mercy of the elements that the Father sent the Son into todayscatholincnews.org. and the harsh realities of the the world of space and time, to sterile and forbidding desert. be with humanity, to redeem They would have been easy prey humanity, in an act of divine for the pursuing Egyptian army. love. Also essential to the story is Finally, Jesus insists that READINGS the fact of the communication the mission of the Son is not to Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9 (Ps) Dn 3:52-55 Aloysius Gonzaga between God and Moses, the condemn the world, but to give 2 Cor 13:11-13 Jn 3:16-18 c. 1568 - 1591 great prophet who, in God’s everlasting life to the just and Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16 Ps 5:2-3b, feast - June 21 CNS file photo name, led the Hebrews in their the truly humble. Anyone who 4b-7 Mt 5:38-42 accepts the Son wins eternal life. flight from Egyptian slavery. Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29 Ps 51:3-6b, BornBorn to ato noble a noble Italian Italian family, family, Aloysius Aloysius served as serveda page in as Spain a page in Spain In this story, Moses climbed a Reflection 11, 16 Mt 5:43-48 andand Italy. Italy. HisHis father father opposed opposed a religious a religious vocation, vocation, planning planning instead instead high mountain, Mount Sinai. Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14 Ps 31:20- a amilitary military careercareer for for his his oldest oldest son. son.But Aloysius But Aloysius joined the joined Jesuits the in Jesuits (Mountaintops were often seen 21, 24 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 inRome Rome in 1585,in 1585, taking taking his vows his two vows years two later. years His health later. hadHis beenhealth had as earthly places closer than All three readings unite in been compromised by kidney disease, but he served in a Jesuit their common message about Thursday: Sir 48:1-14 Ps 97:1-7 Mt compromised by kidney disease, but he served in a Jesuit hospital low places to the heavenly God. 6:7-15 hospital opened in Rome when plague struck the city. He died Jerusalem’s temple was built on a the love of God. Moses faces ofopened plague in whileRome whenministering plague struck to the the sick. city. St.He diedRobert of plague Bellarmine, while his Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Ps mountain, for example.) God fully aware of the Hebrews’ spiritualministering director, to the sick. said St. the Robert young Bellarmine, Jesuit’s his austere spiritual religious director, prac- Moses admitted to God the disloyalty to God. Moses relies 132:11-14, 17-18 Mt 6:19-23 ticessaid theand young penances Jesuit’s were austere so religious extreme practices that others and penances should were not follow people’s unfaithfulness and sin, upon God’s love, shown in mercy Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25 Ps 89:4- them.so extreme Canonized that others in 1726, should Aloysius not follow later them. was Canonized declared in 1726, protector of yet he implored the merciful God and fidelity despite the people’s 5, 29-34 Mt 6:24-34 youngAloysius students later was anddeclared patron protector saint of of young Catholic students youth. and patron to accept them. sins. saint of Catholic youth. Saints

© 2014 Catholic News Service 13 June 15, 2014 COMMENTARY For city kids and city neighborhoods ‘33 Days to Morning Glory’ t’s commencement season Their interest piqued, Brinig FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: and tens of thousands of stu- and Garnett, fellows of Notre dents are graduating from Dame’s Institute for Educational THE Iinner-city Catholic elementary Initiatives, decided to test that Who is this for? schools. As decades of empirical anecdotal evidence of Catholic CATHOLIC research have shown, these kids schools’ neighborhood impact Consecration to Mary is for anyone, have a better chance of success- empirically. The results of their DIFFERENCE fully completing high school and research, they concede at the Catholic or not, who is old enough to college, and are better prepared outset, are both heartening and GEORGE WEIGEL understand the love of Jesus and Mary. to life-after-the-classroom, than chastening: their peers attending government “We concluded that Catholic It is easy to grasp and simple enough schools. These inner-city Catholic elementary schools are impor- to put into practice. It is excellent for schools are “public schools” in tant generators of social capi- strapped dioceses scrambling to the best sense of the term; they’re tal in urban neighborhoods … find the dollars to subsidize indis- anyone who does not have a lot of open to the public (not just to Catholic school closures precede putably effective schools that can time, yet still desires to grow spiri- Catholics), and they serve a genu- elevated levels of crime and no longer support themselves by ine public interest, the empower- disorder and suppressed levels themselves. Brinig and Garnett tually. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is ment of the youthful poor. of social cohesion. Conversely argue that, given their demonstra- inviting all to participate. There is ample research to … an open Catholic school in a bly positive impact across society, demonstrate inner-city Catholic neighborhood (correlates) with these schools should be given a schools’ educational excellence, lower levels of serious crime … fighting chance through mecha- How do I get started? going back to the pioneering Catholic schools matter to urban nisms like tuition tax credits or Coleman/Greeley studies in the neighborhoods not only as educa- vouchers, with public funds going Check with your parish to see if it is providing the 1970s. Now comes an even more tional institutions — although, to to the child to enable students format to form small groups or if you will need to par- comprehensive claim about the be sure, they matter a great deal to attend an inner-city Catholic positive impact of these schools: educationally — but also as com- school. But perhaps there is ticipate on your own. Your parish may choose to order for, according to two law profes- munity institutions.” another, parallel, intra-Church the materials (book and guide in bulk). sors at the University of Notre By “social capital,” Brinig and mechanism that could be seri- Dame, Margaret F. Brinig and Garnett mean “social networks ously explored. Nicole Stelle Garnett, inner-city that make urban neighborhoods Several years ago, I suggested Catholic schools are important function more smoothly — the to a leading U.S. Catholic bishop Where can I order the book and companion factors in urban renewal as build- connections that draw residents that the Campaign for Human guide if I want to do it on my own? ers of “social capital” on inner- together and enable them to sup- Development be transformed into urban areas. press evils like crime and disor- a campaign for inner-city schools, Contact Marian specialist, Ida List, idalist@gmail. The research that led to Brinig der.” And that “social capital” because, as Brinig and Garnett and Garnett’s important new cashes out, so to speak, in many demonstrate, these schools are the com or at 574-453-3143 (evenings) or 574-376-0046 book, “Lost Classroom, Lost ways. It fosters good citizenship Church’s best anti-poverty and (cell) for questions and ordering. Community: Catholic Schools’ and political participation, but as empowerment program — indeed, Importance in Urban America” the Notre Dame authors suggest, they may be America’s best anti- (University of Chicago Press), it can also be expressed in “col- poverty program. My hunch is began when one of the authors lecting a vacationing neighbor’s that the annual CHD collection For more information on “33 Days to Morning Glory,” visit attended a 2008 meeting in mail, or calling the authorities would at least quadruple if CHD www.diocesefwsb.org/special-ministries. Washington, D.C., at which vari- to report suspicious activity, or were retrofitted to support inner- ous interested parties considered picking up a discarded fast-food city Catholic schools, period. the educational impact of clos- container from the street.” The For the kids and the neighbor- ing Catholic inner-city schools, social capital that inner-city hoods: why not? SCRIPTURE SEARCH a sad process that had become a Catholic schools help build is national plague. It wasn’t just the “spent” in living according to a Gospel for June 15, 2014 loss of educational opportunity sense of responsibility for the that was mourned at that meeting; common good, not just living Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9 and John 3:16-18 people would also say, “When for immediate gratification. And Following is a word search based on the first reading the (Catholic) school closes, the that “spending” increases social- neighborhood just isn’t the same,” capital formation in inner-city and the Gospel for the feast of the Most Holy Trinity: or “The whole neighborhood neighborhoods. George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Cycle A. The words can be found in all suffers when a (Catholic) school Inner-city Catholic schools Fellow of the Ethics and Public directions in the puzzle. disappears.” are in deep financial crisis, with Policy Center in Washington, D.C. EARLY MOUNT SINAI LORD STONE PASSED MERCIFUL we know the inestimable value hospice care, our community SLOW TO ANGER MOSES FAVOR that conferring the sacraments must develop a source of funding PEOPLE PARDON SO LOVED DOCTOR of Baptism and anointing would to make local perinatal hospice ONLY SON IN HIM PERISH CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 gain for such a child. a reality so that attending nurses ETERNAL CONDEMN BE SAVED Perinatal hospice is not a and social workers can be paid. NAME SON OF GOD place; it is a frame of mind that Ideally, a local perinatal Hospice support begins at the can easily be incorporated into hospice, operating under an time of diagnosis, not just after standard pregnancy and birth umbrella nonprofit corporation, SO BELOVED the baby is born. It can be thought care. Ideally, hospice care is will be available at each local of as “hospice in the womb” provided by a comprehensive medical facility that delivers BNODRAPEOPLE (including birth planning and multidisciplinary team that babies. Several of us are PMERC I FULKRT preliminary medical decision- can include obstetricians, exploring these possibilities making before the baby is born) perinatologists, labor and delivery and welcome any suggestions, AEOHCODPDEOE as well as more traditional nurses, neonatologists, neonatal business experience, prayer and SDAUFNEDGMVR hospice and palliative care at intensive care unit staff, chaplains financial support that would allow home after birth (if the baby and social workers as well as us to bring this to fruition. SNAANRVNL I AN lives longer than a few minutes genetic counselors, midwives, If you have questions or an EOWK I TABNHFA or hours). 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BISHOP DWENGER’S BASEBALL HEADS TO SEMISTATE Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne claimed a baseball regional title beating Yorktown, 11-7, in the championship game. The Saints will face No. 1 Andrean in Plymouth Saturday, June 14, at the Class 3-A semistate. The team’s mantra this season has Sports been, “It’s time.” Bishop Dwenger’s last regional title was 1991. — Michelle Castleman CYO Panthers crowned soccer champions In life and sports, aim to

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN had a good mix of brand new play- Cooper and assist leader Lily win, have fun, don’t hog ers and experienced club players Schenkel. with the core unit being coached by The Panthers’ lone loss came FORT WAYNE — The St. Pete Schenkel and Joe Kumfer for at the hands of St. Charles early the ball, pope says Vincent Panthers were crowned the past four years. They also won in the season. The loss motivated this year’s girls’ Catholic Youth a CYO title as sixth graders. the team and was a turning point. Organization (CYO) soccer cham- Schenkel, the head coach, cited “Once we got a line up squared BY CAROL GLATZ game on a quest for the good, in pions. The eighth-grade squad goalie, Josie Ray, as a key position, away, there was no chance of stop- the Church and in society, with- defeated the defending champs, St. “Josie did a great job only allowing ping us,” Schenkel summarized. out fear, with courage and enthu- John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, 4-1, five goals the whole season.” The Panthers avenged the loss to VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope siasm.” for the 2014 title after a 7-1 regular Also crucial to St. Vincent’s St. Charles in the semifinals of the Francis urged athletes to live life “Put yourself in the game with season finish. success, were top scorers Brooke tournament and finished an impres- the same way they play sports: others and with God; don’t settle The winning roster, 14-strong, Kumfer, Ava Kennedy, Victoria sive 10-1 overall. Don’t hog the ball, don’t fall back for a mediocre ‘tie,’ give it your on defense and make sure to keep all, spending your life on the it fun. thing that really matters and lasts He also called on policymak- forever. ers and communities to guarantee “Don’t be satisfied with these all kids have access to sports, lukewarm lives, lives (marked by) education and jobs early on in ‘unexceptional draws,’ no, no! life, “and I guarantee that there Keep going, always seeking vic- will be no addictions to drugs, tory,” he said. alcohol and many other vices.” The pope underlined “the The pope made his comments beauty of teamwork,” which “is during a gathering in St. Peter’s very important in life.” Square June 7 with tens of thou- He warned against “individual- sands of children, young adults, ism” and just playing or living for coaches and athletes to celebrate oneself. the 70th anniversary of the Italian The pope, an avid soccer fan, Sports Center, the Catholic said nobody likes to see a player Action’s sports association in who “hogs the ball.” Italy. “Don’t hog the ball, play as a The square had been turned team,” shunning selfishness and into a “sports village” with make- seclusion, and aiming for solidar- shift basketball and volleyball ity and reciprocal respect, he said. courts, mini-soccer fields and The pope encouraged parishes gymnastic equipment. and Church groups to use sports The pope told participants to as a vehicle to evangelize and make sure sports always stayed teach Gospel values. fun. “But these sports associations PHOTO PROVIDED BY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL “Only if it stays a game does must be run well, in a way that is The St. Vincent de Paul CYO girls’ soccer team won the league championship. The team consists of Ava Kennedy, it do the body and spirit good,” in sync with the Christian com- he said. Erin Tippmann, Victoria Cooper, Brooke Kumfer, Lily Schenkel, Allie Strzelecki, Winnie O’Brien, Madeline Parent, munity; if it isn’t in sync, it’s bet- He urged athletes to approach ter it not be around,” he warned. Morgan Bair, Vanessa Wilson, Josie Ray, Lucy Backstrom, Emary Koehl and Allie O’Daniel. Pete Schenkel and Joe life the same way they approach He said inclusion and a wel- Kumfer coached the team. sports by “putting yourself in the coming attitude had to be priori- ties so that “everyone may play, not just the talented ones, but everybody, with their merits and Liturgy Director limits — better yet, give priority to those at a disadvantage like Jesus did.” Clearance Sale! 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Decatur Granger Mary R. Leach, 89, hat s appening St. Hedwig W ’ H ? Ruth Ann Maldeney, Donald Lee Lindsey, 75, St. Mary of the 67, St. Pius X Gladys E. Miller, 89, Assumption WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Lorraine K. Hastings, St. John the Baptist Fort Wayne 60, St. Pius X announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Grace Alice Lopshire Charley B. Gonzalez Mishawaka Griffith, 82, St. Jude Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Sr., 81, Cathedral Harry D. Janiszewski, payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call of the Immaculate Joseph S. Waldron, 48, 95, Queen of Peace our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Conception St. Anthony de Padua William Siri, 82, George Butch Mast, 69, Lucia L. LeeVan, 74, Queen of Peace REUNIONS 234-2904, ext. 547 or e-mail Corpus Christi Procession planned Most Precious Blood Holy Family [email protected]. Fort Wayne — St. John the Nicolina R. Lacopo, 65, Looking for Indianapolis classmates Jacquelyn J. Houck, Betty J. Vigneault, 90, Indianapolis — St. Pius X, class Baptist Parish will have a Corpus St. Joseph MISC. HAPPENINGS Christi procession immediately 87, Our Lady of Good St. Matthew of 1964 is planning their 50th Hope Notre Dame anniversary reunion and is eager Catholic Youth Summer Camp openings following the Sunday, June 22, Paul Joseph Hrutkay, 10:30 a.m. Mass. Process with the Dolores M. Fuchs, 90, to locate their classmates and Milford — Were Not Our Hearts Clara Hassig, 87, Saint 82, Christ the King Blessed Sacrament and conclude St. Joseph Chapel teachers from 1956-57 through Burning? Luke 24:32. Consider Anne Home sending any of your children going with Benediction in front of the Sister Elizabeth 1963-64. Contact Ann Fox South Bend Vannice at afoxvannice@gmail. into the fourth, fifth or sixth grade church before 1 p.m. Adoration Marilyn Rita Pattee, Grannan, 81, Church Philip D. Crone, 82, com or call 317-903-9373. to travel along the road to Emmaus will continue in the church until 5 90, St. Joseph-Hessen of the Immaculate p.m. The day will conclude with Holy Family at Catholic Youth Summer Camp. Cassel Conception, St. Mary- This fun and faith-filled week will Vespers and Benediction. Central Catholic alumni to gather Helen A. Nemeth, 95, of-the-Woods. Sister take place on the beautiful shores Raymond C. Alter, 97, Fort Wayne — An all alumni Our Lady of Hungary served at Saint Anne of Lake Waubee at Camp Mack in Summer camp registrations begin St. Jude reunion will be Saturday, June Home and St. Paul 28, at 4 p.m. at the Classic Cafe Milford, July 20-25. Bishop Kevin South Bend — Registration Victor R. Cira, 84, C. Rhoades will visit the camp. For for Saint Joseph High School Retirement Center. Catering and Event Center. Buffet St. Matthew dinner and cash bar. Dinner more information, visit www.stju- Summer Camps is available at served at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are deparish.net. Contact Dave and Jan saintjoehigh.com. Camps run Sept. 19. Cost is $50 per person, Rummage sale $20 due by June 20. Call 260- Torma, camp directors, at 574-291- June 16-July 10 and include adults only. Bus leaves St. Pius X Mishawaka — The St. Joseph 485-0290 for information. 3381 or [email protected]. athletics and fine arts classes for Church at 10 a.m. For tickets call Rosary Society, Third and Spring students in kindergarten through 574-272-1565. streets, will have a rummage sale Reunion planned Knights plan spaghetti dinner eighth grade. Friday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to South Bend — The Knights of Christ Child Society annual garage and 2 p.m. and Saturday, June 14, South Bend — As part of the Knights to host bus to ballgame 60th birthday celebration, Saint Columbus Council 5521, 61533 bake sale to benefit children in need from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact Granger — The Knights of Joseph High School will have a S. Ironwood Dr., will have a Fort Wayne – The Christ Child Barb Meister at 574-257-4059 for Columbus Council 4263 will reunion of former faculty, staff spaghetti dinner on Friday, June Society of Fort Wayne will hold information. host a bus trip to Chicago for and administrators the weekend 20, from 5-7 p.m. Adults $8.50, its annual garage and bake sale the Chicago Cubs vs. the L.A. of July 11-12. For information children (5-12) $3.50. Carry-out Thursday, June 12, from 8 a.m. to Theology on Tap to focus on Marian Dodgers baseball game on Friday, contact Henry Chandler at 574- available. 7 p.m. and Friday, June 13, from Consecration efforts in the diocese 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Queen of Fort Wayne — The last Theology Angels Activity Center, 1500 on Tap of the season will meet W. State St. All proceeds will be Thursday, June 19, at Calhoun A reliable resource for all used to fund programs to improve Soups, Salads and Spirits at 6:30 the lives of local children in need. p.m. for an introduction to the “33 your service needs from Days to Morning Glory” Marian 40 Hours devotion Consecration efforts in the dio- reputable businesses Warsaw — Sacred Heart Parish cese. Franciscan Father David will host a 40 hours devotion Mary Engo will speak on the of the Diocese of Fort Friday, June 20, at 9 p.m. to writings of St. Louis de Montfort, Sunday, June 22, at 4 p.m. with St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Wayne-South Bend. closing Benediction. Dinner will Mother Teresa of Calcutta and St. follow at 5 p.m. Call 574-267- Pope John Paul II. 5842 for information.

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BY KAY COZAD English.” Father Dee De encourages volunteers to consider assisting refu- HOW TO HELP gees on the weekends in their homes FORT WAYNE — Imagine travel- and also reports there is a need for ing across the globe to escape per- toy donations for the children. secution and resettling in a foreign To donate or to Another aspect of resettlement land with nothing but a couple of volunteer contact concerns the school-aged children. articles of clothing, a pair of sandals Catholic Charities provides an after and a personal documentation pack- Catholic Charities at school program for refugee students et. 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Rhoades, right, addresses the participants of “Learning essential program for those settling are immediate and basic needs to be How to Become a United States Citizen Through Naturalization, charity of Christ with their time, tal- in the Summit City and learn- ent and treasure. In addition to dona- met for the refugees. The Catholic Derivation or Acquisition,” a day-long seminar hosted by Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement ing the language as well as the tions, volunteers can offer their time Program in Fort Wayne works dili- Charities at the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center in Fort Wayne on May 23. nuances of the American culture is to assist with welcome/care pack- gently to meet those basic needs, The goal of the conference was to aid individuals and agency providers in crucial to their successful integra- age preparation, setting up refugee and collaboration with the commu- assisting those living in the shadows and margins of society in becoming tion. And though many refugees apartments, teaching basic English, nity, Nyein Chan stresses, is essen- citizens, with the full rights and responsibilities that the title endows. consider employment their first homework assistance and more. tial to the success of the program. priority, Nyein Chan understands Gloria Whitcraft, executive “Many of the refugees are better the challenges and frustration director of Catholic Charities says, women and children who spend cleaning products, bed linens and provide their time, and/or talents a language barrier creates. “They “At Catholic Charities we are dedi- many years in the refugee camp. blankets, bath and kitchen towels, and treasure to help serve others, worry about who will pay the rent cated to service to the most vulner- The resettlement program is the kitchen utensils, and pots and pans they are becoming a part of a greater and buy food, so employment is a able. There is no more vulnerable a only hope for them to stay in a — would benefit newly arrived picture of providing hope to those priority,” says Nyein Chan, adding, group of human beings than those permanent home, reunited with refugees as they settle in housing in in need.” “But when you look at the language seeking refuge from unspeakable their family, and be able to send Fort Wayne. Of the current volunteer staff at barrier — they need to learn the lan- trauma, tragedy and persecution. their children to school again,” says But, says Nyein Chan, the refu- Catholic Charities a group of three guage for the long term.” At times, their circumstances and Nyein Chan. gee’s need goes beyond the scope of octogenarians have driven from To assist with the initial chal- our commitment to them is misun- Community assistance with these basic survival donations to encom- Ohio for the past six years to assist lenges these refugees experience, derstood. Overall, however, we are basic needs is always welcomed, pass employment and communica- the caseworkers with welcome Father Peter Dee De, parochial vicar blessed to have the support of com- says Lisa Young, assistant director tion skills as well. “Besides dona- packages designed specifically for of the Cathedral of the Immaculate passionate volunteers, devoted staff of Catholic Charities. Cash dona- tions, we are in need of volunteers,” each refugee family member arriv- Conception and Catholic Charities and faithful community partners.” tions as well as personal items such says Nyein Chan. ing in Fort Wayne. “They get a list board member, actively works with World Refugee Day is celebrated as shampoo, bath soap, toothpaste Young agrees saying, “When prior to their (refugee family) arriv- the refugees providing transportation June 20. In Fort Wayne Refugee and toothbrush, dish soap and we have people who are willing to al. So they get donations and gather and language interpretation at medi- Services of Catholic Charities will sizes to fit the family members. It’s cal and other appointments. He says, host a celebration at the Archbishop like preparing a care package. It’s “I am involved when they arrive. I Noll Center that will include light High Quality • Not High Cost very helpful,” says Nyein Chan. help with reading letters for employ- refreshments, native costumes, ment, and rides and helping with Villa of the Woods But he says, there is a greater dances, and foods. Senior Residential Living Our affordable rates include: •Furnished Room •Home Cooked Meals •24 Hour staff •Weekly Housekeeping Services •Laundry Service •Activities Weekend Retreat for Families •Free Cable TV •Medication Reminders •Free Medication Set Pray, Play . . . and Simply Be Together Financial Assistance for housing costs currently available through RCAP program. 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