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Pope celebrates VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When their lives are all work and no play, men turn their children into consecrated life “orphans” who lack a father to guide them, show Obedience to God’s will them love and teach them values, Pope Francis said. “They are orphans in a family because their fathers are brings wisdom, joy, hope often absent, also physically, from home, but above all because when they are home they don’t act like fathers, Page 2 they don’t dialogue with their children, they don’t fulfill their role as educators, they don’t give their children, by way of their example and their words, those principles, values and rules of life that they need like bread,” he said. At his general audience Jan. 28, the pope continued Combating human a series of talks on the family by focusing on the role of trafficking the father. Speaking to some 7,000 people gathered in the Paul In the U.S. and Indiana VI audience hall, the pope said that in the past, fathers were sometimes too authoritarian, treating their children Pages 3, 16 like “servants” and not helping them take responsibility for forging their own way in life. “However, as often happens, we have gone from one extreme to another,” the pope said. “The problem today does not seem to be so much the Light of Learning overbearing presence of fathers as much as it is rather Luncheons their absence, their hiding” from their responsibility as CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING parents, he said. Teachers, administrator Pope Francis accepts a gift from a newly married couple during his general audience in Paul honored VI hall at the Vatican Jan. 28. DADS, PAGE 2 Page 9 Rally advocates school choice THE LIGHT IS ‘Saint of Auschwitz’ BY TIM JOHNSON in the form of scholarship tax credits and choice scholarships. ON FOR YOU Coming to stage at USF “Indiana is celebrating the fastest FORT WAYNE — Chanting “School (growing) choice scholarship program Page 16 Choice” is a “good choice,” supporters, in the nation,” Muehl said. But there are including Catholic school representatives, many “naysayers” on school choice in the This Lent, every joined forces to share success stories and state of Indiana. Catholic parish held a rally in Fort Wayne on Jan. 27. “This is an opportunity for us to cele- The rally, which drew hundreds of stu- brate our opportunity to choose our school in the Diocese dents, teachers and parents from Catholic, and support one another,” Muehl said of of Fort Wayne-South Bend will Lutheran and other private schools from the rally. northeast Indiana to the International The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South have Confessions available on Ballroom at Indiana University-Purdue Bend, as well as St. Charles Borromeo University at Fort Wayne, was timed last School, were two of the rally’s many spon- Thursday, March 5, from 6-8 week to coincide with National School sors. The Bishop Luers Show Choir sang p.m. If you have been reluctant Choice Week, National Catholic Schools the “National Anthem” at the rally. Week and National Lutheran Schools Week. Secretary of the Office of Catholic to come to the sacrament, have The school choice movement is actu- Education Carl Loesch, one of the rally been away for some time, or ally a nationwide movement “that reflects speakers, spoke of the value of school basic American freedoms — a parent’s choice. just find it difficult to get to a choice to determine what’s best for his or “Everyday, parents make choices that her child,” said Mark Muehl, the master of affect who their children will become,” Saturday afternoon Confession ceremonies for the event who is an Indiana Loesch said. “Perhaps the most important time, this is a wonderful Non-Public Education Association board choice that a parent can make is what member, Allen County Non-Public School type of education they want for their child opportunity to reconnect with Association board member and director Christ and His Church. of The Lutheran Schools Partnership. In Indiana, he noted, school choice comes RALLY, PAGE 10 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 8, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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Editorial Department VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Total PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan obedience to God’s will brings wis- dom, joy and hope, Pope Francis FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, Michelle told religious men and women. Castleman, Karen Clifford, Bonnie “Yes, the happiness of a reli- Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane gious is a consequence of this path Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, of lowering oneself with Jesus Jodi Magallanes, Joe Kozinski, Vince and, when we are sad, when we complain, it will do us well to ask LaBarbera and Deb Wagner ourselves how we are living this dimension of ‘kenosis’” or self- Business Department emptying, he said. AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber The pope’s words came during BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Bethany his homily at a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Feb. 2 celebrating the feast Belleville [email protected] of the Presentation of the Lord, which the Church marks as the Advertising Sales World Day for Consecrated Life. 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And their answer and “so, being in doubt, they opt within. to arrive at the light so that the was awful, you know. The major- out, they withdraw and neglect Jesus, who promised He would Lord can help us understand these ity said, ‘Well, I can’t, too much their responsibilities, perhaps hid- not leave anyone behind as an things better.” work.’” ing behind a dubious relationship orphan, is the teacher that can Follow us on Twitter! Christian communities need of ‘equal footing’ with their chil- guide families, he said. He is “the to be extra attentive to the crisis dren,” he said. hope that the world can change, @diocesefwsb of fatherhood in society today While it is true fathers need that love conquers hatred and that February 8, 2015 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Pontifical council to consider challenges Public Schedule of women face in society, Church Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

BY CINDY WOODEN • Sunday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m. — Mass at Cardinal Nursing Home, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — South Bend Violence against women, cultural • Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m. — Speech at Theology on Tap, pressures regarding women’s Villa Macri, Granger physical appearance, attitudes • Wednesday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. — Mass and Pastoral Visit at that subjugate women or that Marian High School, Mishawaka ignore male-female differences • Thursday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m. — Mass and Pastoral Visit at and the growing alienation of Saint Vincent de Paul School, Elkhart women from the Church in some parts of the world are themes the Pontifical Council for Culture is set to explore. Congress makes combating The council, whose members are all cardinals and bishops, has chosen to discuss the theme, human trafficking top priority “Women’s Cultures: Equality and CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Difference,” during its plenary Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, president of the Pontifical Council for assembly Feb. 4-7. A document Culture, speaks as Monica Maggioni and Anna Maria Tarantola look on BY NATE MADDEN H.R. 515 seeks to protect children outlining the theme was published during a press conference at the Vatican Feb. 2. The press conference was who may be at risk from roving con- in late January, and four women held to present the theme, “Women’s Cultures: Equality and Difference,” victed sexual predators seeking to go involved in writing it joined which will be discussed during the pontifical council’s Feb. 4-7 plenary WASHINGTON (CNS) — At a abroad in search of victims. Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, assembly. House leadership news conference “The bill is named for Megan council president, at a news con- Jan. 27, Majority Leader Kevin Kanka, a 7-year-old from Hamilton, ference Feb. 2 at the Vatican. riences. Many women felt the use Council members are not pro- McCarthy of California announced a New Jersey, in Smith’s district who The cardinal announced to of a heavily made-up actress ran posing a discussion of ordaining list of bills to combat human traffick- was kidnapped, raped and brutally the press that he was planning to counter to the point of seeking women priests, the document ing that he expected would pass the murdered in 1994,” the statement establish within his office a spe- input about the real lives of most said and, in fact, statistics show House of Representatives by week’s said. “Megan’s assailant was a con- cial group of female consultants women. The council quickly took ordination “is not something that end. victed, repeat sex offender living to provide women’s opinions and the English version off YouTube. women want.” However, it said, “Human trafficking affects so across the street, unbeknownst to points of view on a variety of At the news conference, Brilli “if, as Pope Francis says, women many of the vulnerable throughout residents in the neighborhood.” issues. said, “as a woman, a professional, have a central role in Christianity, the world,” said McCarthy, so “we Public outrage over the murder, He also noted that if priests a mother, I feel like this is the this role must find a counterpart have 12 bills, bipartisan, Republicans combined with “the hard work by had to follow the Jewish rules for first time we have been asked for also in the ordinary life of the and Democrats, to protect the most Megan’s loving parents,” Richard a quorum for prayer — 10 men our opinion” by the Church. “The Church.” vulnerable out there.” and Maureen Kanka, the New Jersey must be present — many of them women who responded do not The vast majority of Catholic He said in the week ahead, the Legislature passed the original would not be able to celebrate want to be cardinals, but want to women today do not want a bish- House would be “strong on legisla- Megan’s Law requiring public noti- daily Mass, even though there take part in the discussion.” op’s “purple biretta,” it said, but tion.” fication of convicted sex offenders would be dozens of women pres- Participating for a year in would like to see Church doors “There are unseen prisons in living in a community. Smith’s home ent in the Church. the group that drafted the docu- open “to women so that they can the world that exist even in towns state was the first in the nation to The council’s discussion ment, she said, was such a posi- offer their contribution in terms and cities across our country,” said have such a law. document, drafted by a group of tive experience that it led to a of skills and also sensitivity, a statement issued by McCarthy’s According to Smith’s office, Italian women and women who renewal of her faith, but also to intuition, passion, dedication, in office. “Though few are aware of the today all 50 states and U.S. territories have lived in Italy for years, a willingness to do the video and full collaboration and integration” severity of the problem, human traf- have a Megan’s Law, “an important looked at the continuing quest to open herself to comments. Some with men in the Church. ficking affects thousands of people in tool in preventing more children from find balance in promoting wom- people, she said, instead of want- The preparatory document America alone. becoming victims.” en’s equality while valuing the ing to dialogue, “felt represented looked at how much pressure “This week, the House will pass Smith praised the new Congress differences between women and by making insults. That’s their women face regarding their body 12 anti-human trafficking bills,” the for putting “a high priority on human men; the concrete and symbolic problem.” image and the way women’s bod- statement said, “to improve the tools trafficking,” adding that “protecting aspects of women’s potential for Cardinal Ravasi said the reac- ies are exploited in the media, available to law enforcement, identify children from violence and predatory motherhood; cultural attitudes tions from across Europe were even to the point of provoking and develop best practices to pre- behavior are among the highest duties toward women’s bodies; and mainly positive and garnered a eating disorders or recourse to vent human trafficking, help victim and responsibilities of government.” women and religion, including variety of helpful input about unnecessary surgery. survivors recover, train government An internal Megan’s Law would questions about their participation women’s concerns, but in Anglo- “Plastic surgery that is not employees on how to properly detect “protect children from child sex tour- in Church decision-making. Saxon countries, especially the medico-therapeutic can be and respond to human trafficking and ism by notifying destination countries The council said the theme United States and Canada, the aggressive toward the feminine more.” when convicted pedophiles plan to was chosen “to identify possible reaction focused so strongly on identity, showing a refusal of the Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, travel,” Smith said. pastoral paths, which will allow the video — and not on women’s body in as much as it is a refusal a senior member of the House According to statistics from the Christian communities to listen concerns and experience — that of the ‘season’ that is being lived Foreign Affairs Committee, was the Congressional Research Service and dialogue with the world today they decided to pull it. out,” it said. sponsor of two of the 12 bills, both of and the Department of Homeland in this sphere,” while recognizing Everything he’s done, he said, “‘Plastic surgery is like a which passed unanimously Jan. 26. Security, officials believe more than that in different cultures and for has garnered strong reaction rang- burqa made of flesh.’ One woman One was the Human Trafficking 20 million women, children and individual women the situation ing from enthusiasm to “those gave us this harsh and incisive Prioritization Act, or H.R. 514, men are victims of human traffick- will be different. who even found satanic dimen- description,” the document said. and International Megan’s Law ing around the world and roughly While cautioning against sions” in what he was doing. “Having been given freedom of to Prevent Demand for Child Sex 175,000 are believed to be trafficked generalizations, the document Some feel a need to take part in a choice for all, are we not under Trafficking, H.R. 515. in the United States each year. rejects the notions that there discussion “by yelling,” he said. a new cultural yoke of a singular H.R. 514 aims to “prioritize the DHS research shows that human are no differences between men In the section on women feminine model?” fight against human trafficking within trafficking is a “$32 billion per year and women, and that each per- and the Church, the document The document also denounced the Department of State, accord- industry, second only to drug traf- son “chooses and builds his-her described “multifaceted discom- violence inflicted on women: ing to congressional intent in the ficking as the most profitable form of identity; owns him-herself and fort” with images of women that “Selective abortion, infanticide, Trafficking Victims Protection Act of transnational crime.” answers primarily to him-her- are no longer relevant and with a genital mutilation, crimes of 2000 without increasing the size of Congress’ focus on the traffick- self.” Christian community that seems honor, forced marriages, traffick- the federal government, and for other ing issue comes at a time when the In preparing the document to value their input even less than ing of women, sexual molesta- purposes,” according to the wording Catholic Church has put a spotlight and the plenary discussions, the the world of business and com- tion, rape — which in some parts of the measure. on the global human trafficking crisis council sought input from women merce does. of the world are inflicted on a The 2000 law, said a statement by declaring the first International around the world. However, the Many women, it said, “have massive level and along ethnic released by Smith’s office, was the Day of Prayer and Awareness against process was not without criti- reached places of prestige within lines — are some of the deepest congressman’s “landmark law” Human Trafficking. It will take place cism, particularly for the English society and the workplace, but injuries inflicted daily on the soul because it created the first compre- Feb. 8, the feast of St. Josephine version of a video featuring an have no corresponding decisional of the world, on the bodies of hensive federal law to address human Bakhita, a Sudanese slave who Italian actress, Nanci Brilli, ask- role nor responsibility within women and of girls, who become trafficking, with a significant focus eventually was freed and became a ing women to send in their expe- ecclesial communities.” silent and invisible victims.” on its international dimensions. Canossian nun. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 8, 2015 ‘I am your brother,’ Burlington’s new bishop tells Vermont Catholics

BY CORI FUGERE URBAN Bishop Coyne had been auxil- iary bishop of Indianapolis since January 2011. BURLINGTON, Vt. (CNS) — He was apostolic administrator The former auxiliary bishop of of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis the Archdiocese of Indianapolis from September 2011 to was installed as the 10th bishop of December 2012, after Archbishop the Diocese of Burlington during Daniel M. Buechlein retired a joyful celebration of the Mass early for health reasons and until Jan. 29. Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin was “To my new friends in named to head the archdiocese. Vermont I say, ‘I am your Bishop Coyne is chairman-elect brother, Christopher,’” Bishop of the communications committee Christopher J. Coyne said to one of the U.S. Conference of Catholic of many rounds of applause dur- Bishops; he will succeed Bishop ing the nearly two-hour celebra- John C. Wester of Salt Lake City tion at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in in November 2015 and serve a Burlington. three-year term as chairman. He The name means bearer of also is a member of the USCCB’s Christ, and that is what he wants Committee on Evangelization to be for them. and Catechesis, a subcommittee He addressed the challenge on lay ecclesial ministry and the faced in Vermont and elsewhere subcommittee for the Catholic of declining membership in the Communication Campaign. Church and a cultural trend away Rita Coyne, of Woburn, said from revealed religion to a person- her son’s installation as bishop of al spirituality at best or no belief Burlington is the “culmination of at worst. all I knew he could be and do.” Pointing out that Jesus did not “He realizes his potential stay in the synagogue, Bishop and wants to do so much good,” Coyne said that His voice did not she told the Vermont Catholic, simply ring out from a place of Burlington’s diocesan magazine. worship like a bell stationary in Asked to name his three best a church steeple, calling people qualities, she replied: “He is very to come to Him; He went out to open to new ideas. He believes in them. He went out to spread the the future. And he trusts in God good news of the kingdom of God deeply.” and the offer of eternal salvation. CNS PHOTO/CORI FUGERE URBAN, VERMONT CATHOLIC MAGAZINE Father Timothy Naples, a pas- “My brothers and sisters, I Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, the new head of the Diocese of Burlington, Vt., greets two priests during his tor, said the bishop will “definitely challenge myself and you to fol- Jan. 29 installation Mass at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Burlington. They are Father Stephen W. Hornat, supe- be a good influence for reaching low the Lord’s lead to ‘go out.’ rior general of the Society of St. Edmund, center, and Father Thomas R. Houle, pastor of St. Peter Church out in new ways and using more We are no longer the Church of technology.” in Rutland, Vt., and St. Dominic Church in Proctor, Vt. and administrator of St. Alphonsus Ligouri Church in the establishment in which if we He said because today’s tech- just open our doors and ring the Pittsford, Vt. nology makes it possible to reach bells people will come. That is not out to more people, he hopes happening,” he said. O’Malley celebrated the instal- the mandate, he was handed a liturgy and homiletics at St. Bishop Coyne can encourage all “In fact, we are opening our lation and said the bishop could crosier, a sign of his office; it John Seminary in Brighton, parishes and all Catholics to use it doors and people are not coming. count on his friendship and belonged to the first bishop of Massachusetts, from 1994-2003 more, but added that not everyone They are leaving,” he continued. prayers as he embarked on his Burlington, Bishop Louis de and adjunct faculty from 2003- can be reached by social media “We have to change the paradigm new ministry in Jesus’ name. Goesbriand. 2006. so more traditional means are still from that of the Church of the Msgr. Angelo Accattino, first He succeeds Bishop Salvatore He was director of the Office necessary. establishment to that of a mission- counselor at the apostolic nun- R. Matano, who was installed last of Worship for the Archdiocese of The bishop began using social ary Church, one that has to go out ciature in Washington, read the January as the ninth bishop of Boston from 2000-2002 and secre- media when he was a parish priest, and engage the wider community apostolic mandate by which Pope Rochester, New York. tary for communications/principal finding it a successful way to in our ongoing acts of Christian Francis appointed Bishop Coyne A native of Woburn, spokesman for the archdiocese communicate. “If you’re going to mercy and in our words and con- to be bishop of Burlington, which Massachusetts, which is in the from 2002-2005. engage people and get the message versation.” covers the state of Vermont. Archdiocese of Boston, Bishop When he was named to lead the out,” digital media is an effective Boston Cardinal Sean P. 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INDIANAPOLIS — A bill to are required to sign a tenants of are trying to prevent is a slippery “Our healthcare providers, our ensure that faith-based institu- faith agreement as a condition of slope that says that we’re now schools, our Catholic Charities, tions can enter into state con- employment. Holdman said that INDIANA going to prohibit these religious our ministries, including adop- tracts while maintaining fidelity it has been common practice for organizations from practicing tions, family shelters, food to their mission passed a Senate close to a century, however the CATHOLIC their faith and provide these banks, pregnancy centers and a panel (7-0). AG’s office said that contracts needed services to the state of host of other ministries rely on The measure, Senate Bill 127, like these could constitute a vio- CONFERENCE Indiana.” cooperation and collaboration would clarify a question that lation of Indiana law. Glenn Tebbe, executive with community agencies and the Indiana Attorney General’s Holdman said, “Senate Bill BRIGID CURTIS AYER director of the Indiana Catholic state and local offices,” Tebbe (AG) office has raised regarding 127 would create a carve-out Conference who testified in said. whether faith-based organiza- exemption in Indiana law that support of the bill, said, “The He explained that sometimes tions may maintain that their is consistent with a religious Catholic Church and its institu- these services and collaborations employees adhere to their ten- exemption provided in federal tions serve a very religiously involve contracts that protect all ants of the faith when the institu- law.” diverse population and often involved. tion enters into a service contract Holdman said, “There was an times we do this in coordination “Passage of SB 127 would with the government. exemption that was carved out with many local public and pri- allow us to continue to serve our Sen. Travis Holdman, for religious organizations as vate institutions.” neighbors and the common good R-Markle, author of the measure, well as foreign corporations on Tebbe said, “The ability of without jeopardizing our integ- presented his bill to the Senate the federal level.” He explained the religious institution to ask rity and fidelity to our mission,” Civil Law Committee during a that foreign corporations doing that those who work for us act said Tebbe. Jan. 26, meeting. Holdman told business in the U.S. said they in accordance and harmony with In his closing remarks, the panel members that concerns needed their people working in the mission of the Church is Holdman recalling his experi- were recently raised whether the U.S. to abide by their ten- a critical need to preserve the ence with DCS, said, “The faith-based organizations could ants of faith or religious beliefs. integrity of the institution and majority of all the providers for enter into a state contract while “The exemption was established fidelity to our mission. out-of-home care are religious requiring the employees to for religious beliefs and for for- “The Catholic Church and institutions, United Methodists, adhere to certain tenants of faith. eign companies,” said Holdman. their agencies hire persons based Lutherans, Roman Catholics, Holdman explained what has “This type of exemption dates on overall qualifications includ- nearly all denominations and happened during a recent con- back to Dwight D. Eisenhower,” ing religion. Our mission is the faiths do that. And even to speak tract renewal process. Holdman and has continued to the present extension of our religious charity for our Muslims, Buddhists or said that Indiana Wesleyan day regardless of the presidential in a variety of ways and that’s Hindus, if they were attempt- University had a contract for administration’s political affili- SEN. TRAVIS HOLDMAN, R-MARKLE why Congress and the federal ing to provide that service or years with the Department of ation. government have provided that had a contract with the state, for Workforce Development to pro- Holdman said, “Having been there be a carve-out or an oppor- people within their faith, without vide job training for individu- a former Department of Child tunity for religious institutions to this carve-out, they would be als who were referred to them. Services (DCS) director, faith- tions.” have an exception with regard to prohibited from doing so.” During the contract renewal based organizations provide the He added that faith-based ini- employment,” said Tebbe. Senate Bill 127 received no process, an attorney in the AG’s support we need for kids that tiatives have been common prac- Tebbe told lawmakers that opposition during the hearing. office said these contracts were are placed in out-of-home care. tice around the country for more Senate Bill 127 clarifies for state Tebbe said he expects the bill to not permissible under Indiana If you take a look at that list of than a decade if not longer and and local contracts what federal pass the Senate by mid-February. law because employees of providers, the large majority of there’s never been a question. law and long-standing practice Indiana Wesleyan University them are faith-based organiza- He said, “Basically what they allowed. School choice, better access to quality education top goal for senator Life l Health l Medicare l Long-Term Care needs, was able to “blossom” and funded scholarships to youth from BY NATE MADDEN thrive and now holds “not a job, but low-income families in grades K-12 healthmarkets.com/aherber two jobs.” to attend participating private schools C 260-452-8333 Angela Herber WASHINGTON (CNS) — His bill is the Creating Hope in the District of Columbia. Licensed Insurance Agent Republican Sen. Tim Scott of and Opportunity for Individuals and Scott, an evangelical Christian, P 855-221-1466 HealthMarkets Insurance Agency South Carolina shared some anec- Communities through Education made history last November as the dotes about his school days dur- Act, or S. 1909. It would seek to first African-American from the ing a Jan. 27 event in Washington “expand opportunities and foster South to be elected to the U.S. Senate where he announced that a top success by providing students and since Reconstruction. He’s also the goal for him in the new Congress parents greater choice when it comes first African-American to be elected All Saints is school choice and expanding to education” because Scott “strongly to both the House and the Senate. access to quality education. believes that ... every student should He was a House member when Gov. Religious Goods At an event sponsored by the have access to the school that best Nikki Haley was appointed to the 8808 Coldwater Road - Fort Wayne American Enterprise Institute, he suits their unique needs.” office after former Sen. Jim DeMint In Coldwater Centre at Wallen Road, 1.5 miles north of I-69 announced his new legislative When asked by Catholic News resigned in November 2012. 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Use All Saints SCRIP! 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 8, 2015 California bill would Pope says keep faith legalize assisted suicide fresh, don’t become for terminally ill ‘lukewarm Christians’ SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — ews riefs VATICAN CITY (CNS) — California legislators have intro- N B Remembering that first encounter duced assisted suicide legislation and that initial feeling of loving and modeled on Oregon’s assisted sui- being loved is as important in one’s cide law, energized by the heart- NEW YORK CARDINAL, ASSISTED BY DEACON, CELEBRATES faith life as it is marriage, Pope breaking story of Brittany Maynard, Francis said during his early morning a young woman with brain cancer, Mass. “If we throw away the enthu- who moved from the San Francisco ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH MASS siasm that comes from the memory Bay Area to Oregon to end her own of that first love,” he said, “the great- life Nov. 1. Before her suicide, est danger for Christians draws near: Maynard, 29, created videos ask- tepidness. Lukewarm Christians.” ing for assisted suicide legislation Preaching Jan. 30 during Mass in that drew tens of millions of views, the chapel of the Domus Sanctae and her mother and husband are Marthae where he lives, Pope Francis now campaigning for legalization. said remembering “the great joy” of California S.B. 128, as it is called, knowing one was saved by Jesus and would allow doctors to prescribe a “the desire to do great things” for lethal dose of medication to termi- God and for others is necessary for nally ill patients who want to commit keeping one’s faith burning brightly. suicide. Written by Democratic Sens. Reporting on the homily, Vatican Bill Monning and Lois Wolk, the Radio said Pope Francis warned that bill has sparked strong opposition. when Christians do not keep in mind “Assisted suicide is not a progressive that original experience of grace and social cause,” said Diane Coleman faith, they become “spiritually inert.” of Not Dead Yet, an organization of Lukewarm Christians, he said, “are people with disabilities who oppose there, stopped, and yes, they are assisted suicide. “There are a lot Christians, but they have lost the of ways to look at this, but the first memory of that first love. And they thing is to look at the deadly mix have lost their enthusiasm, but also of the profit-driven health care sys- they have lost their patience, that tem and the other is the sad real- ability to tolerate things with the ity of elder abuse.” If the legislation spirit of the love of Jesus,” and, espe- passes, “some people’s lives will be cially, “to tolerate those things they ended without their consent, through must carry on their shoulders, those mistakes and abuse,” said Marilyn difficulties.” Golden, Berkeley-based senior poli- cy analyst with the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund. “No Catholics join in safeguards have ever been enacted marking 70th anniversary or proposed that can prevent this out- come, which can never be undone.” of Auschwitz liberation WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ Catholic leaders joined in commem- Farmers must care for Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York and Deacon Jean Marie Uzabakiriho, who was orations of the 70th anniversary of an earth more vulnerable the liberation of the Auschwitz con- born in Rwanda and is a fourth-year seminarian at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, N.Y., centration camp, where 1.2 million to climate change elevate the Eucharist Feb. 1 during an annual Black History Month Mass at St. Patrick’s mostly Jewish prisoners were killed VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Farmers by the Nazis during World War II. must find a delicate balance between Cathedral in New York. The liturgy also marked the National Day of Prayer for the “When we ask how God was present reaping the precious gifts of the earth African-American and African Family. in the hell of Auschwitz, we must and protecting them for future gen- remember God’s last word is one erations, especially given the threat of peace,” said Cardinal Stanislaw of climate change, Pope Francis Dziwisz of Krakow, Poland. “Peace said. At the same time, the ongo- Sainthood cause million members and associates in execution was “quite a shock” and is a gift from God, for which we ing problem of poverty and hunger for Focolare founder 192 countries and a strong focus “got a lot of attention,” which he have to ask him. This is why we affecting such “a vast part” of the on building positive relations with said explains why the drugs used gather today to pray before taking world demands that today’s “sys- formally begins people of other faiths. to execute him deserve a review. In the next step — and we must take April, the court will hear oral argu- tem of food production and distribu- FRASCATI, Italy (CNS) — Chiara that step, drawing conclusions from tion be rethought,” he told delegates ments in Glossip v. Gross, a case the past and from the witness of his- Lubich, founder of the Focolare Cruel and unusual brought by four death-row inmates to a national conference of Italians Movement, “lit a new light in the tory.” The cardinal preached at a Jan. who own or work on farms, ranch- punishment? Court in Oklahoma. One of the plaintiffs, 27 Mass in Auschwitz’s Church-run Church’s journey toward unity,” Charles Warner, was executed Jan. es and commercial fisheries. Pope Pope Francis said. In a message to to weigh in on lethal ecumenical Center for Dialogue and Francis met Jan 31 with members of 15 after the court rejected a stay in a Prayer. The Mass was concelebrated hundreds of people gathered in the 5-4 vote. The court announced Jan. Coldiretti, an Italian trade group that Cathedral of Frascati Jan. 27 for the injections by the Vatican’s nuncio to Poland, promotes agricultural education and 23 it would take the case and five days Archbishop Celestino Migliore, formal opening of Lubich’s saint- WASHINGTON (CNS) — When later it agreed to stay the upcoming lobbies to protect agricultural land hood cause, Pope Francis expressed the Supreme Court weighs in on and attended by Polish President and promote farm-friendly policies. executions of the other three inmates Bronislaw Komorowski and around his hope that “the shining exam- the constitutionality of the lethal- until it issues a decision. The case Cultivating and caring for the earth ple” of her life and activity would injection executions in Oklahoma 150 former camp inmates. Cardinal go hand in hand, he said, but “every sounds somewhat familiar because Dziwisz said questions still needed strengthen Focolare members’ faith this year, its ruling will not likely in 2008, the court ruled in Baze v. farmer knows well how much it has and commitment to building up the be a tipping point in eliminating to be asked about human responsi- become more difficult to cultivate Rees that a three-drug protocol used bility for Auschwitz atrocities, but unity of the Church and friendly capital punishment in the U.S., but in Kentucky executions did not vio- the earth at a time that accelerated relations with members of other some experts say it could be the added that the camp’s liberation was climate change and extreme weather late the Constitution’s ban on cruel also a reminder that peace could religions. Lubich, who was born in beginning of the end of this prac- and unusual punishment. In this drug events are ever more widespread,” Trent, in 1920, founded the Focolare tice. “It’s not this problem that will be achieved by human effort. He he said. He said the question was combination, the first drug causes said numerous great initiatives had Movement with a few friends during end it, but it’s another straw,” said unconsciousness, the second brings “how to continue to produce good the Second World War, inspired by Richard Dieter, executive director been launched to ensure future gen- food for everyone’s life when the about paralysis and the third stops the erations remembered the past while Jesus’ words “that they all would be of the Death Penalty Information heart. But in recent years, a shortage stability of the climate is at risk” one.” Gradually, the women decid- Center based in Washington. Dieter “responsibly building the future,” and when the air, water and the soil of those drugs has caused states to helped by survivors who recalled ed to form a community and share noted that a lot of public discussion try a variety of drug combinations in become polluted. Nations need to everything they had with each other about lethal injections took place last “the cry of the victims falling silent realize how urgent it is to collaborate their lethal injections, not the drugs as they were brutally suffocated.” and with the poor. They sought a year after the botched execution of the court considered and upheld in and take “prompt action” to take care sense of family gathered around a Clayton Lockett in Oklahoma, who of creation, he said. 2008. Some combinations, as shown hearth — “focolare” in Italian. The writhed in pain for 40 minutes before by Lockett’s botched execution, do movement now has more than 2 dying of apparent heart failure. The not always work as intended. February 8, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 USF Jesters preparing transferred to his home parish of Christ the King in South Bend spring performance in 2005. He was named pastor in 2007. Under his leadership, Christ FORT WAYNE — The Jesters the King School, from which he of the University of Saint Francis round the iocese graduated in 1984, has continued will present their annual spring A D to be one of the flagship schools in performance on March 7 at 6 p.m. the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South and March 8 at 3 p.m. at the USF Bend. North Campus auditorium, 2702 Spring St. BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL COMPETES The theme of this year’s show, Faith Always, Action Now “Right as Rain,” focuses on goal IN NORTHRIDGE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD INVITATIONAL campaign concludes with setting and making choices. The story is about Mary who is excit- $105 million raised ed about spending time with her NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s friends at a baseball game. When College has announced the con- the game is rained out, Mary clusion of Faith Always, Action makes a series of bad choices Now, a comprehensive campaign, about how to handle the situation which raised a total of $105 mil- and ultimately decides to create lion in gifts and pledges, nearly a machine to make the clouds $25 million more than the ini- go away. Of course, the machine tial goal. The campaign began doesn’t work and Mary realizes in mid-2008 and concluded in she doesn’t need to control the December 2014. It is by far the weather after all. Jester perform- largest fundraising campaign in ers will tell the story through Saint Mary’s 171-year history of music, dance, theatre, visual art educating women. and puppets. “This remarkable achievement Sponsored by the University is because of the generosity of of Saint Francis since 1978, the our alumnae, friends, faculty and Jesters is a performing group of staff who made gifts and pledges people with mild to severe devel- to the campaign that exceeded the opmental disabilities. The purpose initial goal of $80 million,” said of the Jesters is to enhance quality Saint Mary’s College President of life for people with disabilities Carol Ann Mooney ’72. Mooney by engaging them in the creative noted that generations of students arts. The vision is to develop self- to come will have access to a Saint expression, self-esteem, socializa- Mary’s education and experience tion and other life skills, while enhanced educational opportuni- providing learning opportunities PROVIDED BY JOHN LAMASTER ties here. to the USF community and the Nineteen students from Bishop Dwenger High School traveled to the Northridge Science “Building endowment for community at large. In 2013, the scholarships was a key compo- program expanded to include Olympiad Invitational Jan. 17 to compete in events, which focused on science, engineer- nent within the campaign and I am the Junior Jesters group, which ing and technology. Awards were earned by juniors Megan Brelage, Jake Gloudemans happy to report that we received includes younger performers ages $35 million for endowed scholar- 6-14 with developmental/physi- and Nick Thelen and sophomores Max DiFilippo, Sam Fair, Kevin LaMaster and ships,” Mooney explained in let- cal disabilities. More informa- Patrick Morr. Those competing included the following: front row, Patrick Morr, Patrick ters to the Board of Trustees, tion about the USF Jesters can faculty and staff, alumnae and be found at art.sf.edu/community- McMasters, Kevin LaMaster, Sam Fair, Mike Voors, Jake Gloudemans, Chino Eke, Mary donors. “This endowment will programs/jesters. Momper and Nicole Gloudemans; back row, Max DiFilippo, Adam Morr, Zach Hensler, strengthen our ability to pro- The Jesters program and this vide financial assistance for the year’s performance is provid- Gabe Nicholson, Nick Thelen, Megan Brelage, Claire Roberts, Erin Kilbane and Luke increasing numbers of academi- ed with support from the AWS Sarrazine. Joshua Wolfe was not available for the photo. cally talented young women for Foundation and from Arts United whom a Saint Mary’s education is of Greater Fort Wayne, the Indiana financially unattainable.” Arts Commission, a state agency Father Neil Wack National Catholic Education “With Father Wack as pas- and the National Endowment for Association (NCEA) for his tor, Christ the King grew to over ‘Sisters of Selma: Bearing the Arts, a federal agency. appointed Holy Cross “outstanding support of Catholic 1,400 families and more than Witness for Change’ to be Tickets are $10 and are avail- director of vocations Education,” Father Wack will 500 students — that vitality is able now. Call the USF School impart to the Office of Vocations phenomenal, and we are equally offered Feb. 5 of Creative Arts at 260-399-7700, the same basic mission Blessed excited for that spiritual stamina ext. 8001, for more information. NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross Father Neil Wack, pastor of Christ Father Basil Moreau intended of to carry over into our Vocations SOUTH BEND — St. Augustine the King Parish in South Bend, all Catholic schools, “Educate the Office,” said Father O’Hara. Church will offer the documen- USF to present lecture, has been appointed director of mind and the heart, but never “When I was approached by the tary “Sisters of Selma: Bearing ‘St. John XXIII: Beloved vocations for the Congregation educate the mind at the expense Provincial Superior, Rev. Thomas Witness for Change,” on Thursday, of Holy Cross, effective July 1, of the heart.” J. O’Hara, CSC, to consider this Feb. 5, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Revolutionary’ 2015. Father Wack carries on the “I think the same principles can assignment, I did what many parish, 1501 W. Washington St. in apply to vocations,” said Father would do,” said Father Wack. “I South Bend. It is the little known FORT WAYNE — The University work of Holy Cross Father James Gallagher, who has been appoint- Wack. “Prospective seminarians prayed for a while, and asked for story of Catholic nuns — black of Saint Francis School of Liberal most certainly have a need for advice from people I trust. After and white — who in 1965 shocked Arts and Sciences invites the ed director of campus ministry at the University of Portland. information and education on the that brief time, I concluded that the nation (and Catholics) by leav- community to the free public lec- mission of Holy Cross, but I think if my community is calling me to ing their convents to march with ture, “St. John XXIII: Beloved “The United States Province is proud and grateful for the work it’s equally, if not more important, take this step, I need to do it — to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King in Revolutionary,” on Thursday, to convey the heart, or charism of help parishes like Christ the King Selma, Alabama, for the rights of Feb. 12, at 1 p.m. in Brookside Father Jim has done with voca- tions the last six years, and we Holy Cross, to prospective semi- have great new Holy Cross priests African Americans to vote. The Ballroom on the USF main campus narians. I look forward to helping and brothers, and to help young event will conclude with a short, at 2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne. are likewise eager for Father Wack to help young men discern young men identify and embrace men discern how the Holy Spirit facilitated discussion: “Catholics, Sister Jacinta Krecek, assistant the call of the Holy Spirit, and is calling them. I have tried to Blacks and the Civil Rights professor of theology at USF, will God’s call in their lives — espe- cially as a priest or brother in helping them apply for forma- echo Mary’s ‘yes’ to the angel Movement.” A 6 p.m. welcome discuss events in the life of Angelo tion.” Gabriel in what I do as a religious reception and hors d’oeuvres will Roncalli, his vision, his character the Congregation of Holy Cross,” said Holy Cross Father Thomas It’s safe to say that Father and priest.” be available. The event is free, but and ways in which his life contin- Wack’s focused decision-making, After earning a degree in an RSVP to [email protected] or ues to touch and inspire today. J. O’Hara, provincial superior. Father Wack will also coordinate his participation in educating the computer science, Father Wack 574-707-1231 is requested. All are welcome to attend this minds and hearts of schoolchil- entered the seminary at the lecture. For more information, vocation promotion efforts in Holy Cross campuses, parishes dren, and his zeal for saving souls University of Notre Dame in 1997 contact Angie Springer at 260- in his parish are all among the and was ordained a priest at the 399-8066 or [email protected], or and other apostolates across the United States. personal and spiritual assets that Basilica of the Sacred Heart in on the web at philosophy.sf.edu/ led the administration to appoint 2004. He was assigned to a par- lecture-series. Previously named a Distinguished Pastor by the him director of vocations. ish in Colorado, and then was 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 8, 2015 Bishop Luers students receive sacraments during pastoral visit

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Cross, several from St. Patrick and two from St. Therese. Along with their normal religion FORT WAYNE — The Bishop classes, the students met before and Luers High School community had after school to prepare. much to rejoice about on Jan. 28, Yount, a junior, who transferred as Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades made from Columbia City to Bishop Luers his annual pastoral visit to the Fort his sophomore year, summarized Wayne high school. Not only was his decision to become Catholic, “I it National Catholic Schools Week, wanted to grow in knowing God and but it was also the feast day of St. become a better person.” Thomas Aquinas, patron saint of Colleen Huberty, her husband and Catholic Schools. Most importantly, two sons, from southeast Wisconsin the Knights witnessed the beauty were in attendance. Her oldest son, of sacraments as 10 students were Sam, is a junior on scholarship at the confirmed, four celebrated their first Fort Wayne Ballet and now attending Communions and a new member was Bishop Luers. With a grateful heart, welcomed into the Catholic faith. she explained, “It is such a blessing Along with concelebrants for our family that Sam could be Father William Sullivan, pastor of confirmed at this high school. In the St. John the Baptist, New Haven, Archdiocese of Milwaukee, young Father Daniel Durkin, pastor of St. people are confirmed when they are Henry, Fort Wayne, and Father juniors and we didn’t want him to Ben Muhlenkamp, chaplain and miss this important year. It was a parochial vicar of St. Elizabeth Ann big part of our decision to move him Seton Parish, Fort Wayne, a full gym here.” at the all-school Mass displayed not Marsha Jordan, superintendent of only their school spirit, but as Bishop Catholic Schools, and Carl Loesch, PHOTOS BY MOLLIE SHUTT Rhoades explained, “the deepest Secretary for Catholic Education, meaning of Luers Spirit” — bringing were also present at the Mass. Above, Bishop Luers students pray students closer to their faith. At the end of Mass, the Bishop the Our Father during a Mass cel- In his homily, Bishop Rhoades added his thanks in Spanish and ebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. focused on the life of the Church’s continued his tradition of opening great “Angelic Doctor,” St. Thomas the floor to question and answers. At left, Bishop Rhoaades is shown Aquinas. Although he preferred answering with Principal Tiffany Albertson, The bishop detailed that St. questions about the faith, the bishop who was appointed last July. Thomas was a quiet, humble stu- was open to personal questions, which dent nicknamed, “the dumb ox” the student body took full advantage (also because he was rather stout). of, quizzing their shepherd on every- However, his teacher in Paris and thing from his Super Bowl pick and later, Cologne, St. Albert the Great, high school sweethearts to what kind prophetically exclaimed, “You call of tennis racket he uses and whether Thomas the dumb ox, but in his or not he buys his own groceries. teaching this ox will one day produce They also asked the bishop about such a bellowing that it will be heard more profound matters such as his throughout the world.” most memorable Mass, a time when Bishop Rhoades continued, “And he had to stand up for his faith, when so it happened, the works of St. he first heard the call to the Priesthood Thomas Aquinas, considered by many and his favorite way to pray. as one of the greatest theologians School chaplain, Father Ben and philosophers in the history of the Muhlenkamp took a turn and asked Church, have been studied and taught the bishop what he most wants to be through the centuries.” remembered for, to which Bishop The bishop explained his personal Rhoades responded, “That I was a connection and appreciation for the man faithful to Christ.” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades joins works of the man who became a After Mass, more discussion fol- the Bishop Luers student council saint — not for his extraordinary intel- lowed as the bishop ate lunch with ligence, but because of his holiness student council members, then made members for a “selfie,” dur- and virtue, for they answered many his annual classroom visits. ing lunch Jan. 28 at Bishop questions of the faith for him during Stops included Debra Baum’s Luers. Topics at lunch included a his discerning process early on in his Catholic social teaching group and joint “Special Olympics” service college years. Tyler McAtee’s morality class as stu- project with Bishop Dwenger, Bishop Rhoades also referred to dents continued to delve into questions strengths and weaknesses of the day’s Gospel from Mark, Jesus’ about the Catholic faith and current the school’s Catholic identity, parable of the sower and challenged events. Concerns about the dangers iPhones vs. Windows phones and students to ask themselves: “What that have come from the loss of Twitter accounts. kind of ground am I? Am I hearing “objective moral norms” and frustra- God’s word and acting on what I tion about the bias in media when the hear? Is my life bearing good fruit? coverage of the March for Life was Several Bishop Luers High School Or is my life hard and thorny ground given little attention were hot topics. where God’s word is not taking root Bishop Rhoades discussed the students were confirmed, received and bearing good fruit?” the bishop diocesan lawsuit against the HHS their first Communion, and one asked. Mandate, which intrudes on religious joined the Church, at the all-school He continued, “Today we cel- beliefs and violates religious liberties. Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. ebrate that the seed of God’s word has The compatibility of faith and reason Rhoades on Jan. 28 during his pasto- fallen on rich soil here at Bishop Luers in the New Evangelization was also ral visit to the school. Those students High School.” on the table. Repeatedly, the bishop included Landan Yount, Johnny Before the Nicene Creed, Landan urged students, “Never be afraid of Zuniga, Graciela Diaz, Diana Hoya, Yount came forward, along with his any question. Always pursue the Dylan Hoya, Adrianna White, Cynthia sponsor and was brought into the truth.” Castro, Sam Huberty, MeMe Rustrian, Catholic Church. The Confirmations The visit concluded following followed and then the first a meeting with the theology staff, Pedro Perez and Fabiana Cotton. Communions. campus ministry group and Tiffany Those receiving the sacraments Albertson, the new principal of were a diverse group of all grades Bishop Luers High School. and from different parishes, including Most Precious Blood, St. Paul of the February 8, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Light of Learning teachers, administrator honored at luncheons

BY TIM JOHNSON

FORT WAYNE, SOUTH BEND — Honoring its annual tradition during Catholic Schools Week, Quality Dining, Inc., hosted the Light of Learning Luncheons in Fort Wayne and South Bend to celebrate excellence in Catholic Education. Teachers, principals and benefactors of Catholic schools are honored at the event, which also kicks off the Quality Dining’s Catholic School coupon book fundraiser through the You Can Lend a Hand Program. The program, in its 33rd year, has raised over $9.6 million to benefit Catholic schools in Indiana and JOE RAYMOND Light of Learning teachers honored at the 2015 Celebration of Excellence JOE RAYMOND Michigan. Books are available In attendance at the South Bend 2015 Celebration of Excellence Luncheon from Catholic school students at in Catholic Education Luncheon, held in Fort Wayne at the Hotel Fort in at the Hilton Garden Inn in South Bend on Jan. 29 are the fol- $3 each now until Feb. 28. Wayne on Jan. 27, included the following honorees: front row, from lowing: front row, from left, Stephen Donndelinger, Jennifer Howe, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades was left, are Kathleen Schnurr, Scott Newman, Judith Prince, Jessica Sharp, Jenelle Miller, Julie Kaniewski, Katherine Dyer and Carl Loesch, Director the keynote speaker at both lun- Zachary Pepe and Dorothy Kissell; second row, Carl Loesch, Director Secretariat for Catholic Education; second row, Christine Fox, Jennifer cheons. Secretariat for Catholic Education, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Sosinski, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Marsha Jordan, Superintendent of He said at the luncheons, “It is Theresa Kiracofe, Susan Curtis, Kathryn McIlwain, Bishop Kevin C. Catholic Schools, Ann Schramski, Susan Dean and Christopher Fowler; an event that reminds us of the gift Rhoades, Mary Elizabeth Linn, Michelle Story and Susan Rost; third row, of our Catholic schools and their third row, Joany Zielinski, Mary Ann Dornbos, Jill Lindley, Pamela Ritten, Nathan Conroy, Katelin Pleus, Vanessa Proulx, Mary Berghoff, Lindsay important mission in the Church. Tamra Wesolowski, Mary Beth Kolter, Catherine Knabenshue, Amy Kostoff, Lea Howard, Jill Scheumann, Tegan Fredrickson and Marsha That mission would not be fulfilled O’Brien and Melissa Wroblewski-Jay. without the exemplary service of Jordan, Superintendent of Catholic Schools. the outstanding educators whom we honor today.” Susan Rost, St. Louis Academy, “That mission would not be ful- Besancon; Susan Curtis, St. Mary filled without the generosity of so of the Assumption School, Avilla; many who financially support our Jill Scheumann, St. Joseph School, schools,” Bishop Rhoades added. Decatur; Lea Howard, Huntington “And that mission would not be Catholic School, Huntington; fulfilled without the commitment Michelle Story, St. Bernard School, of our pastors who make Catholic Wabash; Dorothy Kissell, Sacred education a priority in our parishes. Heart School, Warsaw; Nathan I thank all of you.” Conroy, Bishop Dwenger High Also, at the luncheons, recipi- School, Fort Wayne; and Scott ents of the Msgr. J. William Lester Newman, Bishop Luers High Award were recognized. Cindy and School, Fort Wayne. Keith Turner were the Fort Wayne The South Bend area celebra- area recipients of the award. The tion was held Jan. 29 and included Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual the following teachers and adminis- Adoration were the recipients at trative honoree: the South Bend event. Franciscan Jenelle Miller, Christ the Sister M. Angela Mellady, provin- King School, South Bend; Julie cial superior, accepted their award. Kaniewski, Corpus Christi The award honors Msgr. Lester’s School, South Bend; Jennifer spirit and legacy to the Catholic Sosinski, Holy Cross School, schools in the diocese. South Bend; Mary Ann Dornbos, Light of Learning teachers Holy Family School, South honored at the 2015 Celebration of Bend; Melissa Wroblewski-Jay, Excellence in Catholic Education Our Lady of Hungary School, Luncheon, held in Fort Wayne at South Bend; Susan Dean, St. the Hotel Fort Wayne on Jan. 27, Adalbert School, South Bend; included the following honorees in Christopher Fowler, St. Anthony the Fort Wayne area: de Padua School, South Bend; Kathryn McIlwain, Most Joany Zielinski, St. John the Precious Blood School, Fort Baptist School, South Bend; Wayne; Kathleen Schnurr, Tamra Wesolowski and admin- Queen of Angels School, Fort istrator Stephen Donndelinger, Wayne; Mary Elizabeth Linn, St. St. Jude School, South Bend; Charles Borromeo School, Fort Catherine Knabenshue, St. Wayne; Katelin Pleus, St. John Matthew Cathedral School, South Celebrating the Year of Consecrated Life with the the Baptist School, Fort Wayne; Bend; Jill Lindley, Queen of Lindsay Kostoff, St. Elizabeth Peace School, Mishawaka; Ann Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration Ann Seton School, Fort Wayne; Schramski, Mishawaka Catholic Tegan Fredrickson, St. Joseph, School, Mishawaka; Christine Fox, Fort Wayne; Mary Berghoff, St. St. Thomas the Apostle School, Sunday, February 8, 2015, 1-4pm Elkhart; Jennifer Howe, St. Jude School, Fort Wayne; Vanessa Mishawaka: 1515 W. Dragoon Trail Proulx, St. Therese School, Fort Vincent de Paul School, Elkhart; Wayne; Monica Bodien, St. Pamela Ritten, St. Pius X School, Fort Wayne: 2701 Spring Street & 2828 Wane Lane Granger; Mary Beth Kolter, Vincent de Paul School, Fort For information contact: 574-259-5427 Wayne; Theresa Kiracofe, St. St. Michael School, Plymouth; Aloysius School, Yoder; Zachary Katherine Dyer, Marian High Pepe, St. John the Baptist School, School, Mishawaka; and Amy New Haven; Judith Prince, St. O’Brien, Saint Joseph High School, Joseph School, Hessen Cassel, South Bend. Fort Wayne; Jessica Sharp, St. Rose of Lima School, Monroeville; 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 8, 2015

nity to welcome that girl to our school will effect not only her, but all of her future students,” RALLY Loesch noted. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Let all of us continue to say ‘yes’ to school choice, ‘yes’ to educational opportunities, ‘yes’ — public, nonpublic, charter, to allowing parents with limited religious. Education is the fur- resources the same choices that row of great price. Education is all of us would love to have for the treasure. Education affects a our children. And in doing so, lifetime.” we say ‘yes’ to the future of our “Each educational choice community.” makes a difference,” Loesch Celine Fernandes, a junior at said. He related how his great Bishop Luers High School, the grandfather could not read. His oldest of four girls — two who grandmother attended a small attend St. Elizabeth Ann Seton country school through eighth and the other at Bishop Luers, grade. Loesch’s grandparents told rally participants she likes chose to send his father to a that Luers offers her the ability country school in rural southern to practice and grow in her faith, Allen County. His father left the as well as receive an “amazing” farm to go to college. His father’s education and make friends along choice to attend college changed the way. Loesch’s life and the lives of his Fernandes quoted her mom siblings. who says, “Opportunities are not TIM JOHNSON Loesch and his siblings lost. They are taken by someone The Bishop Luers High School Show Choir sings the “National Anthem” at the Rally for School Choice on Jan. attended and received an exem- else who knew to take them.” 27 at Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne. Catholic schools, parents of students benefiting from plary education through Catholic And the school choice pro- gram offers Fernandes that the Indiana school choice program, teachers, principals and school faculty, as well as Lutheran and other non- schools. He said, “All of us are productive citizens serving our opportunity. “It provided me and public school choice advocates, joined forces at the rally promoting the value of school choice in Indiana. Those my sisters to go to incredible advocating school choice were encouraged to contact their state legislators to voice support for the program. communities in business, sci- ence, medicine, public service. schools and to grow in our faith.” And who knew that the great- “My parents are very grateful grandchild of a man who couldn’t as well,” she said. “They know sign his name could serve as the we will get the preparation we Secretary of Education.” need in college and in life. I Join Father Tim Wrozek “Education is indeed a great believe that the program should treasure and each choice makes a continue to allow other children on a Pilgrimage to great difference,” Loesch noted. … to have the best education and “Education changes lives for gen- faith possible. It will allow them erations.” and so many others to have the Loesch told the story about preparation they need.” when he was serving as a prin- Fernandes was joined by other cipal at Marian High School in students and parents whose chil- Mishawaka. A father brought his dren attend Catholic or non-pub- two daughters to the Catholic lic schools who spoke in support OctoberItaly 5 - 15, 2015 high school to be enrolled. When of the school choice program. the eldest of the daughters saw Part of the rally was a call You are invited to the cost of tuition per student, she for action, asking voters to write offered to attend public school so to their Indiana legislators to a tour information meeting at St. Joseph Church, her sister could attend Catholic encourage them to support the school. The school accepted school choice program to con- corner of Brooklyn and Hale Avenues, Fort Wayne, both girls. At that time, choice tinue to make the program acces- legislation was being introduced. sible and successful. For more Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Thanks to choice scholarships information, link to the Institute and generous donors, the eldest for Quality Education at www. Please call 260-432-4010 for more information girl graduated from Marian last i4qed.org or the Indiana Non- year and is now in college study- Public Education Association at and to leave a message for Father Tim. ing to be a bilingual teacher. http://inpea.org. “That choice of our commu- http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/#eotours Click on: “Know your tour information” in the blue field. Type in: Tour: IT15 Date: 10 05 15 Choose: W ID# 33357 Click on “Find your tour” in the blue field at bottom of screen.Click on “Download a brochure”

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Call me for the Open Enrollment Period and for guidance. Welcome Home Phone: To your Family of Faith 866-494-7299 Cell: 574-210-7474 [email protected] Parishioner: Ray A. Plagens, Jr. www.healthmarkets.com/Ray.Plagens Queen of Peace - Mishawaka Licensed Insurance Agent HMIA000618 February 8, 2015 COMMENTARY 11 Stuck in an elevator ‘Je suis Charlie’? y husband got stuck in on the other side of the intercom slamic extremists touched a an elevator last week. He nonchalantly asked, as though he particularly sensitive nerve had flown home, cross- were simply at the library circula- in the West last month with INTELLECT Mcountry, after a long business trip tion desk pointing someone in the EVERYDAY Ithe murders of cartoonists from and was ascending in the elevator to direction of non-fiction, self-help the satirical French weekly, AND reach the sixth floor of the parking books. CATHOLIC Charlie Hebdo. The killings garage at Midway Airport. He had “Yes, I’m in the elevator. I’m provoked a rally in Paris that VIRTUE just picked up a sandwich. His bag stuck!” David said. French officials called the larg- JOHN GARVEY est ever. President Francois was thrust over his shoulder, and his There was a pause. THERESA A. THOMAS thoughts were turning toward home. “What floor are you on?” Hollande was joined by the He was looking forward to finally David looked at the light inside. heads of European states, and sitting down and resting after a few “I think between three and four…” by both the Israeli prime min- ciple of free speech. intense, litigious days. Suddenly he said. “How many are in there, sir?” ister and the president of the John Milton’s Areopagitica the elevator, which was between “Ok, sir. I’ll send maintenance “One! There is one of me!” Palestinian Authority. was an argument to Parliament the third and fourth floors, lurched over.” “How many are in there?” The slogan “Je suis Charlie” against censorship. Milton forward. Then it stopped. “Come Figuring this might take awhile, “Just me!” yelled David, now (“I am Charlie”) appeared argued that believers should not on!” David said to himself, “Are David, a typical guy, hunkered starting to laugh. spontaneously on Twitter, suppress false speech because you serious?” down to enjoy his sandwich. Time More banging. More voices. The handmade signs, mobile phones God doesn’t need our help: David pressed a couple of but- passed. Finally he could hear some- maintenance folks got busy. and websites. It says just “For who knows not that Truth tons. Nothing. one outside the elevator. Banging. At this point, David made a enough that we can all sub- is strong, next to the Almighty? He pressed all of the numbers on Knocking. A voice. phone call to me. scribe to the sentiment, but not She needs no policies, nor many buttons. Nothing, again. “Are you all right in there?” “Hi honey. I’m stuck in an all of us for the same reasons. stratagems, nor licensings to David shifted his bags and stud- “Yes, I’m fine!” David shouted elevator,” he told me, “I don’t know Some — the regular sub- make her victorious.” ied the control panel. He found the back. when I’ll be out, but my phone is scribers to Charlie Hebdo per- The violent suppression emergency button and pressed that “How many of you are there?” dying. I’ll call you when I’m on my haps — want to proclaim their of false speech is a little like firmly several times. After a few “One!” David answered. way home.” support for the magazine’s edi- Moses striking the rock twice. moments, he heard a voice. “What?” torial policy. This is probably a It demonstrates a lack of faith. “Yes, may I help you?” the man “One!” David shouted louder. LIFE, PAGE 12 minority viewpoint. John Locke, another 17th- Charlie Hebdo is a writ- century English Protestant, ten version of our own “South made a different argument. Park” except far more fear- He maintained that if we are less in its profanity. It makes interested in converting our Jesus brings us God’s mercy and perfection a point of ridiculing Muslims, opponents to our point of view, Jews and Catholics in ways that force will be unavailing: “True was free to accept the call to be some distance, or at least to a often cross the line from funny and saving religion consists THE an Apostle or to spurn the call. He barren place. Simon and the others to cruel and sacrilegious. in the inward persuasion of chose to accept the call. pursue Jesus, longing to be near Its cover for Pope Francis’ the mind. ... And such is the SUNDAY He evangelizes. He proclaims the Lord, needing the Lord. trip to World Youth Day in Rio nature of the understanding that the Good News. He explains the When at last they find Jesus, showed the pope as a flabby it cannot be compelled to the GOSPEL identity, and mission, of Jesus. the Lord reminds them that the drag queen. The year before belief of anything by outward Paul’s own Christianity compels messianic role is to reach all the pope’s trip, it showed the force.” MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION him to evangelize. It is an act people. Prophet Muhammad as a porn This year marks the 50th of service, and of love, given star. Even in a country with the anniversary of the Second people who otherwise would Reflection French sense of humor, these Vatican Council’s Declaration th not know Jesus. People’s needs cartoons would be generally on Religious Liberty, which 5 Sunday in in this regard are so great that The Church continues to seen as tasteless. echoes Milton’s and Locke’s Ordinary Time Paul’s obligation, correspondingly introduce us to Jesus, a process Two other kinds of think- arguments. It adds the distinc- intense, makes him the people’s begun weeks ago at Christmas ers might say “Je suis Charlie” tively Catholic note that coer- Mk 1:29-39 slave. and underscored in the lessons of to proclaim their support, not cion, especially in matters of For its final reading, the the feast of the Epiphany and in for the magazine’s content, but faith, is inconsistent with the he Book of Job is the source Church offers us a selection from those of the feast of the Lord’s for the principle of freedom dignity of the human person. of this weekend’s first read- St. Mark’s Gospel. It is the story Baptism. of speech. The first (call them To speak frankly, Charlie ing. This book furnishes few of the Lord’s curing of Peter’s Jesus is Lord, the Son of God, the enlightened) would invoke has not been a very admirable Tdetails about the identity of Job. It mother-in-law. Matthew and Luke with all the power thus implied. Voltaire by way of explanation: persona. But we honor a bigger is nonetheless one of the great lit- have their versions of the same His role is to bring to humanity “I disapprove of what you say, principle, not him personally, erary works in the Old Testament story. God’s mercy and perfection. but I will defend to the death in saying “Je suis Charlie.” since it so remarkably captures The story is clear. Merely by The condition of Peter’s your right to say it.” the struggle experienced by many touching her hand, Jesus cured the mother-in-law, and the The bedrock idea is that believers as they try to match their woman. She was so fully cured, anxiousness with which Peter and even if you and I see the world faith in the merciful God to prob- in fact, that she immediately rose the others search for Jesus, tell us differently, your truth is as lems in their lives. from her sickbed and began to about ourselves. Conditions occur good as mine. Fairness requires Scholars disagree as to when wait on Jesus and the disciples. in our lives, as overwhelming as me to give you as much room this book was written. She was healthy again, but she those faced by Job or Peter. We to proclaim your truth as I want A misreading of Job has led to used her health to care for others. are powerless to overcome them. for my own. a phrase that has gone into English For all Christians, the impulse to Jesus overcomes them. We need But the second group (call common speech. It is reference serve others is true health. the Lord. them the believers) views free- to the “patience of Job.” Clear in While the cure is extraordinary, dom of speech as consistent many places in this book is the Mark does not make the fortunate with a belief in objective truth. fact that Job was not always so mother-in-law the centerpiece I believe that racism really is patient with God. of this reading. Rather, Jesus is wrong, that Jesus Christ really In this weekend’s reading, Job the focus of the story. Christians READINGS Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7 Ps 147:1-6 is the Son of God, that the vents his impatience. He asks have remembered the miracle Catholic Church is holy and 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 Mk 1:29-39 if life on earth is not in reality long. Indeed, archeologists have apostolic. drudgery. Each human being, found traces of this mother-in- Monday: Gn 1:1-19 Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, Charlie Hebdo takes a Job writes, is a slave. Personally, law’s house in Capernaum. They 10, 12, 24, 35c Mk 6:53-56 perverse delight in ridiculing Job says he has been assigned confirmed their discovery by Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a Ps 8:4-9 some of these beliefs. Unlike “months of misery.” “I shall not the fact that ancient Christian Mk 7:1-13 the enlightened defenders of see happiness again,” he writes inscriptions were found on the Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17 freedom, I think the magazine’s drearily. walls. Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30 Mk 7:14-23 opinion is not just different but St. Paul’s First Letter to the As the story continues, Jesus objectively wrong. Corinthians provides the second Thursday: Gn 2:18-25 Ps 128:1-5 heals the sick and drives demons Mk 7:24-30 So why would I defend reading. away. He ordered the demons not its freedom to say what is The same source has given to speak and they obeyed. Friday: Gn 3:1-8 Ps 32:1-2, 5-7 Mk 7:31-37 both false and offensive? earlier weekend liturgies this Then, alone, Jesus went to a Contemporary liberalism has Saturday: Gn 3:9-24 Ps 90:2-4c, 5-6, winter their second readings. distant place to pray. Since there forgotten that it was believers John Garvey is president of The In this passage from First are no deserts in the vicinity of 12-13 Mk 8:1-10 who gave us the modern prin- Catholic University of America. Corinthians, Paul insists that he Capernaum, Jesus must have gone 12 COMMENTARY February 8, 2015 Evangelical challenges of Vatican diplomacy SCRIPTURE SEARCH he bilateral diplomacy of Catholic leaders in Cuba are Gospel for February 8, 2015 the Holy See is unique understandably concerned to THE Mark 1:29-39 in world affairs, in that it use what openings may now be Thas little or nothing to do with available to build up the Church’s Following is a word search based on the Gospel the things with which diplomats infrastructure in that long- CATHOLIC typically occupy their time: suffering island. But if that build- reading for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle trade issues, security matters, up involves a kind of relationship DIFFERENCE B: Jesus’ work of healing near home. The words can visas. Rather, the reason why with the present Cuban regime be found in all directions in the puzzle. the Vatican engages in bilateral that precludes strong, vocal GEORGE WEIGEL diplomacy is to secure the free- and visible Catholic support for HOUSE SIMON FEVER dom of the Catholic Church to be those hard-pressed Cuban human HAND HELPED (helped) HER UP itself in the countries with which rights activists who form the core LEFT HER SUNSET SICK the Holy See has, or wishes to of the post-communist Cuban something inherently unstable about communist regimes — POSSESSED WHOLE TOWN GATHERED have, diplomatic relations. To civil society of the future, the THE DOOR DISEASES DROVE OUT be sure, in crisis situations, the evangelical mission of the Church especially if they’ve been sitting atop a substantial middle class DEMONS SPEAK EARLY Holy See’s representative in a in a post-Castro Cuba could be PRAYED LET US GO PREACH crumbling or violence-ridden seriously imperiled. that’s not going to accept political state can also serve as an honest Building-while-resisting, disenfranchisement indefinitely. broker amidst contending local and thus helping accelerate the If and when a Chinese democratic parties, or a voice for persecuted change toward a post-Castro revolution happens, too close BACK HOME Catholic communities, or a chan- future: that is the challenge a relationship with a faltering nel for humanitarian assistance. for Cuban Catholicism, which communist regime with a DEPLEHCAERPO long history of persecuting But whatever the situation, the will face the daunting task of SPEAKTOMLKUW first task of the pope’s represen- re-converting Cuba in the 21st Christians and pro-democracy tative to another sovereignty is to century. The local Church should activists could be an obstacle I JODEARLYNRG to the evangelization of China help maintain free space for the be firmly supported in both CHOS I MONWDEA Church’s evangelical, sacramen- aspects of that work, the building — which, when it fully opens tal, educational and charitable and the resisting, by the Holy itself to the world, will be the K I NASROODEHT missions, all of which are essen- See. greatest field of Christian mission tial to what it means to be “the Then there’s the new thaw since the Europeans came to the CUODLETUSGOH western hemisphere in the 16th Catholic Church” in any human in the Holy See’s relations SSESAES I DMUE situation. with the People’s Republic of century. This unique character can China. It’s no secret that senior We may be sure that NANALLASDFSR Evangelical Protestants and create unique challenges; two Vatican diplomats have long ERJOPRAYEDEE such challenges today involve sought full diplomatic exchange Mormons, who will not be Cuba and China. at the ambassadorial level with burdened by having had REHTFELVFDED diplomatic relations with the In Cuba, the role played the PRC; the theory is that such PWHANDEMONSX by Vatican officials and the diplomatic recognition will give PRC, are already thinking hard archbishop of Havana, Cardinal the Catholic Church a more about their missions in a post- HM I J DROVEOUT communist China. That, too, Jaime Ortega, in facilitating the secure place at the table as © 2015 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com recent agreement between the China determines its future. But should concentrate Catholic United States and Cuba to restore here, too, there are evangelical minds on how the alleged full diplomatic relations has concerns to be considered. benefits of a deal between the Saint of the week: significantly raised the stakes for Full diplomatic relations Vatican and the current regime how the local Church in Cuba, between the Holy See and the in Beijing are to be weighed and the Holy See, play their PRC would require the Vatican against the potential perils to the respective hands in the last days to sever its diplomatic ties with New Evangelization in a post- of the Castro regime. Taiwan — the first Chinese communist China. Those “last days” may, alas, democracy in that ancient be a matter of years; still, that country’s 5,000-year history. And George Weigel is Distinguished Castroism has no future seems while there is nothing inexorable Senior Fellow of the Ethics obvious to everyone except about a transition to democracy in and Public Policy Center in the brothers Castro. Some mainland China, there does seem Washington, D.C.

At a point when I would have tion was way simpler than that, and surely panicked, my husband took it came to me as I snuggled up next to LIFE all in stride. If his phone hadn’t died my husband on the sofa that night. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 yet, I’m sure he’d have been check- He was still laughing, recounting ing his emails or heading over to the details of the day. And I was iTunes to bide the time. laughing, almost uncontrollably It was the weirdest phone call I Long story short, the firemen with each new detail. We were hav- ever got. came. The police came. A crowbar ing so much fun. And then it hit me “Wait! What? Don’t hang up!” was used to pry open the door just like a ton of bricks — some people I said. enough for David to climb up and think marriage today is outdated “I have to go. My phone is out, tossing his luggage out first and and confining. Some might even dying.” scrambling through an opening that say it’s like being stuck in an eleva- Stupidly, I asked, “When will could have left him falling down a tor. you be home?” three story shaft. But he was fine. Pshaw to that and pshaw to Thankfully, he laughed. It had been about an hour and a half them! If heaven is the goal then life Paul Miki and Companions “I will let you know….” since his adventure began. itself is like being stuck in an eleva- Back in the elevator, David David made some joke. He tor. Uncontrollable events are going 1562 - 1597 heard banging and commotion, but thanked them. He shook their hands, to happen, yes. But how wonderful Feast February 6 there was no progress. The elevator grabbed his luggage and headed it is to have someone beside us who did not budge. Every couple min- toward the parking. “I’ve got to get makes us laugh and offers a good Toyotomi Hideyoshi, ruling Japan in the name of the utes, a voice would ask him, “Are home!” perspective. What a blessing for us emperor, became alarmed at the growth of Christianity result- you doing okay in there?” “Yes, I’m And so he did. when we find and marry a life long ing from St. Francis Xavier’s mission, begun in 1549. Because fine…” David replied each time. In hearing his story in detail, all best friend. of his orders, 26 Christians had their left ears cut off, were Thirty minutes later, the voice on sorts of metaphors and ideas shot marched through towns with blood dripping from their heads, the other side said, “Sir!” through my brain: some times in life then were crucified and pierced with lances on a hill outside “Yes?” asked David. can be like being stuck in an eleva- Theresa Thomas is the wife of Nagasaki. The martyrs were Franciscans, Jesuits, Japanese lay- “Sir, I’m going to have to call tor against your will … in between David and mother of nine chil- men and one Korean; their bloody garments were kept as rel- the fire department. I can’t get you floors, out of control. Patience is dren. Watch for her newest book ics. Paul Miki, a distinguished preacher who was the son of a out.” important. We’re dependent on oth- “Big Hearted Families” (Scepter) samurai, was the most prominent of the Japanese Jesuits. The Sigh. ers. And so on… and read more on her blog: http:// martyrs were canonized in 1862; their feast was added to the “OK!” But the most important realiza- theresathomas.wordpress.com General Roman Calendar in 1969. February 8, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13

UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS A FIVE-STAR CHAMPION OF CHARACTER INSTITUTION The NAIA has named the University of Saint Francis as a Five-Star NAIA Champions of Character Institution. This award is based on the NAIA Champions of Character core values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sports- manship and servant leadership. Out of 260 NAIA colleges and universities, USF tied for the sixth Sports highest score and is one of only 12 institutions to attain a “Gold” status. Central Catholic cheerleading squads prepare for competition “We do a great job of work- spirit was displayed during a BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN ing together for the good of the recent matchup between the St. girls,” Ramirez added. Jude and Most Precious Blood FORT WAYNE — When pre- And the girls are bonding as junior varsity boys’ basketball paring for the football season well. game. The Eagles only had one last fall, a group of coaches saw Ramirez detailed, “Since all cheerleader, while MPB had the potential of combining the four schools are relatively small, three. It took no time before the four Central Catholic school many of our girls do more than girls decided to combine and cheerleading squads for the one extracurricular activity. Our cheer for both teams together. Bishop Dwenger High School girls are always the first to greet At another game, Queen of cheer competition to be held on each other with a hug and hello Angels cheerleaders were March 20. and show each other respect both reported cheering for the oppos- “I am so lucky to be part of during cheer and on the basket- ing cheer squad during their half the coaching team. We have ball and volleyball courts. It is time routine and waving back been amazed at how these girls nothing for a cheerleader from and forth between quarters. have come together to form one of the schools to come up In her first season as coach a squad. There is no rivalry and give a hug to a coach from a of the St. Rose/St. Louis cheer- between schools at all. The girls different school before a game. leaders, Brittany Minnich had truly care about each other and There are no lines where these an exciting opportunity with her being a group,” marveled Coach girls are concerned.” squad when they got to cheer Caprice Ramirez. She continued, “We have for the Twins alumni as they So, with the help of Ramirez, varsity cheerleaders who have took on the K105 Hoopsters in Suzie Brinker and Channin volunteered their time to help a recent fundraising event in Henry (St. John the Baptist, New the fifth graders prepare for their front of a full house at the St. Haven), Rosie Ramirez, Amanda performance in March in addi- Rose gym. The former Trine Naatz and Danielle Gonzalez tion to hours of their own prac- University cheerleader has also (Most Precious Blood), Beth tice. The fifth graders really look taught the girls several new Peters (Queen of Angels) and up to the older girls. We even stunts, lifts and ways to build Amber Joley (St. Jude), the have several girls who aren’t in school spirit. Central Catholic Cheer Squad basketball who go to games for has been busy cheering on their opposing schools to cheer on basketball teams this winter and their fellow cheerleaders.” preparing for their upcoming An example of the girls’ PROVIDED BY RENEE MEUSSLING joint competition. Christian attitude and amazing The Most Precious Blood-St. Jude cheerleaders are shown in this photo. In her first season as coach of the St. Rose/St. Louis cheerleaders, Brittany Minnich had an exciting opportunity with her squad when they got to cheer for the Twins alumni as they took on the K105 Hoopsters in a recent fundraising event in front of a full house at the St. Rose gym.

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MEDIA NOTEBOOK: versions went on sale in 2013 obstacle pop up. ally objectionable. With a price pass, nowadays, for a soothing and 2014 for the Wii U system. It sounds like chaos. But the of just under $30, “Ultimate NES accompaniment to contemplative Nintendo — looking Now the “Ultimate NES Remix” anarchic nature of the games Remix” also won’t break most prayer. With the remixed format, has been released for the portable serves to introduce clever surpris- budgets, unlike some more elabo- players get a few minutes of this forward as well as back 3DS system. This makes sense, as es rather than sow confusion. rate — and more ethically prob- or that game; earn stars by speed- most of these titles originated — For old-school players, this lematic — newcomers. ily accomplishing the task at NEW YORK (CNS) — Nintendo, more than two decades ago — on “Ultimate Remix” it’s a joyful Some players have complained hand — jumping over barrels in the multibillion-dollar gaming handheld devices. blast from the past. There are 16 that the full content of the origi- the classic “Donkey Kong,” for giant, is releasing a sleek new “Ultimate NES Remix” takes games represented, including the nals is not included in the new example — and then move on. hand-held console, the 3DS XL. parts from old “8-bit” games, original “Super Mario Bros.,” iterations. But these games, while Simultaneously a glimpse into At the same time, the company is blends them together — and then “Dr. Mario,” “Excitebike” and charming, are several decades the past for youngsters and a reissuing some of its classic titles adds new challenges. Gamers “The Legend of Zelda.” old, and so could easily become nostalgic trip down memory lane from the 1980s. are basically playing snippets These titles hail from an ear- tedious if played in whole. for their elders, “Ultimate NES The reissues, though, do come from a variety of back-in-the-day lier, more innocent age of gam- “Pong,” for example, which Remix” provides a worry-free with a twist — the games are now standards, with the refinement ing. They include mild cartoon once represented the cutting edge gaming experience suitable for “remixes.” The first two retooled that unexpected characters and violence but nothing that’s mor- of digital gameplay, could almost the whole family. 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 8, 2015 With pope’s encouragement, Salvadoran bishops begin dialogue with gangs

BY PAUL JEFFREY back from any hint of support for dialogue with the gangs after Bishop Colindres and Father Rodriguez SEATTLE (CNS) — The Catholic were excoriated in the country’s bishops of El Salvador announced press. that, with encouragement from Pope Yet Catholic leaders have qui- Francis, they have undertaken a pro- etly worked behind the scenes with cess of dialogue with the country’s several leaders of the country’s gangs. evangelical churches, which have a Gang members in El Salvador significant outreach in the prisons. “have a right to be included, to That effort paid off Jan. 26, when be heard, for they are persons and gang leaders around the country they have families,” said Auxiliary announced that they had agreed Jan. Bishop Gregorio Rosa Chavez of 17 to a cease-fire, what they called San Salvador, during a news confer- “a unilateral gesture of goodwill” ence following Feb. 1 Mass in the designed to “reduce the violence.” city’s Metropolitan Cathedral. The National Civilian Police The move came two weeks after reported that between Jan. 1 and 17, several gang leaders — most of there was an average of 14.1 mur- them in prison — declared a cease- ders per day in El Salvador; between fire that has already cut murder rates Jan. 18 and 29, the average dropped dramatically. to 7.6 murders a day. On Jan. 22, The gangs are seen by many in there was no murder reported in the El Salvador as violent organized entire country, something that had crime syndicates, and polls have not occurred for more than a year. shown strong support for the gov- Bishop Rosa Chavez represents ernment’s “iron fist” approach the Church in the government-spon- which, for years, has filled the coun- sored National Council for Citizen try’s prisons with tattoo-covered Security, which has been discussing gang members but consistently gang-related issues since its creation late last year. He said the Church’s failed to lower one of the world’s CNS PHOTO/DAVID AGREN highest murder rates. participation “has the approval of Father Salomon Perez speaks with two young skateboarders in a recreational facility he had built next to the Earlier attempts at dialogue the pope. He told us to get in there involving Church leaders failed, and work for youth to have opportu- St. Joseph of Flores Parish in Tonacatepeque, El Salvador. Parishioners suffered from gang-related crime com- though Bishop Fabio Colindres nities and a chance to dream.” mitted until Father Perez negotiated a truce. El Salvador has had many children leave due to violence and of the military diocese was a key The prelate was careful to point attempts at forcibly recruiting them into gangs. mediator in talks that produced a out that the new dialogue should not truce between gangs that began be considered negotiation. in March 2012 and dropped the “The word negotiation isn’t country’s murder rate by more than involved here. We’re talking about Pope recognizes martyrdom two-thirds. dialogue, which means to listen and The truce fell apart after 15 give people opportunities. With dia- months, however, something many logue, we can reach the grass roots, of Archbishop Romero observers blamed on opposition the youth in the poor neighborhoods from the country’s huge private who want to be listened to, and security companies, which lost give them opportunities to leave the BY CINDY WOODEN increasingly strident in defense of the whose love of God and service to his profits as street violence declined. gangs,” said Bishop Rosa Chavez, country’s poor and oppressed. brothers and sisters led to the very Yet resistance to the truce also according to local press reports. Pope Benedict XVI told reporters sacrifice of his life in a violent way grew among gang members at the The government of Salvadoran VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After in 2007 that the archbishop was “cer- as he celebrated the sacrifice of for- base when extortion operations — President Salvador Sanchez Ceren, decades of debate within the Church, tainly a great witness of the faith” giveness and reconciliation.” deprived of the ability to punish which took office last year, has Pope Francis formally recognized who “merits beatification, I do not When Pope John Paul returned 13 noncompliance with death — began repeatedly said it would neither dia- that Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar doubt.” But he said some groups had years later, he told the people that he to lose their profitability. logue nor negotiate with the gangs. Romero was killed “in hatred of the complicated the sainthood cause by wanted to pray again at the tomb of As public opinion turned against In January it pushed through the faith” and not for purely political trying to co-opt the archbishop as a Archbishop Romero, “brutally assas- the truce, Bishop Colindres was national legislature a packet of new reasons. political figure. sinated while he offered the sacrifice chastised in the press for coddling laws strengthening the powers of Pope Francis signed the decree Seven years later, Pope Francis of the Mass.” The pope said he was delinquents, especially after he pub- police and prosecutors in the fight Feb. 3, recognizing as martyrdom — the first Latin American pope — pleased that the archbishop’s memory licly washed and kissed the feet of against gangs. Government officials the March 24, 1980, assassination told reporters that “for me, Romero is “continues to live among you.” gang members during Holy Week recently told police officers that they of Archbishop Romero in a San a man of God.” However, he said at An official decree of martyrdom in 2014. need not worry about being second- Salvador hospital chapel as he cel- the time, “the process must go ahead, removes the beatification require- Father Antonio Rodriguez, a guessed when they use their weap- ebrated Mass. and God must give His sign. If He ment of a miracle attributed to the Passionist priest from Spain, also ons to shoot gang members. The decree clears the way for the wants to do so, He will.” candidate’s intercession. Generally, a attempted to mediate dialogue Bishop Rosa Chavez criticized beatification of Archbishop Romero. During his general audience Jan. miracle after beatification would still between the government and the the government’s posture. The postulator or chief promoter 7, Pope Francis quoted words that be needed for canonization. gangs. He was pastor of St. Francis “When one wants to find solu- of his sainthood cause, Archbishop Archbishop Romero had spoken at The same day that Pope Francis of Assisi Parish in the Mejicanos tions to violence by using more Vincenzo Paglia, president of the the funeral Mass of a priest assas- formally recognized Archbishop neighborhood of the capital, where violence, it won’t work,” he said. Pontifical Council for the Family, sinated by Salvadoran death squads: Romero’s martyrdom, he also he ran a large program of rehabilitat- “We’ve got to break the molds and was scheduled to brief the press Feb. “We must all be willing to die for signed a decree recognizing the ing former gang members and pro- change paradigms, or else the deaths 4 about the cause. our faith even if the Lord does not martyrdom of two Polish Conventual viding job training to youth in hopes will keep piling up, increasing the Archbishop Romero’s sainthood grant us this honor.” Franciscans and an Italian mis- of keeping them out of gangs. pain of the families.” cause was opened at the Vatican in Although not seen as exercising sionary priest who were murdered Yet Father Rodriguez was arrest- Bishop Rosa Chavez pointed 1993, but was delayed for years as any pressure to move the cause for- by Shining Path guerrillas in ed last July after the government out that the country’s civil war was the Congregation for the Doctrine ward, St. John Paul II made it a point Peru in 1991. Franciscan Fathers leaked embarrassing recordings of finally brought to an end through of the Faith studied his writings, of praying at Archbishop Romero’s Michal Tomaszek and Zbigniew his telephone calls with imprisoned dialogue between the government amid wider debate over whether he tomb in the San Salvador cathedral Strzalkowski and Father Alessandro gang leaders and charged the priest and rebel groups. had been killed for his faith or for during visits to the city in 1983 and Dordi, a diocesan priest from with smuggling phones into prisons. “Why can’t we overcome vio- taking political positions against again in 1996. Bergamo, were killed in separate Father Rodriguez left the country in lence today by following the same Salvadoran government and against During his first visit, he told peo- incidents in August 1991. September as part of a plea bargain path?” he asked. the death squads that were operating ple gathered in the cathedral, “Within Dates for the beatification of to get him out of prison. in his country. As head of the San the walls of this cathedral rest the Archbishop Romero and the Peru Until the Feb. 1 announcement, Salvadoran Archdiocese from 1977 mortal remains of Archbishop Oscar martyrs were not announced imme- Catholic leaders had publicly pulled until his death, his preaching grew Arnulfo Romero, a zealous pastor diately. February 8, 2015 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C 15 REST IN PEACE Angola New Haven Gladys Arch, 89, What’s Happening? James Patrick Bobay, Gary Lynn Sarrazine, Holy Family 88, St. Anthony of 40, St. John the Baptist Carl J. Christensen, 79, Padua WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Carol J. Vandermotten, Sacred Heart of Jesus Ege 78, St. John the Baptist announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. 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FORT WAYNE — The life of is suitable for ages 10 and up. and finally came forward to take the play ‘Maximilian: Saint of St. Maximilian Kolbe will come The one-man live produc- the place of a married man, who Tickets are available Auschwitz’ will be performed to the stage at the University of tion of “Maximilian: Saint of was condemned to death by star- through parishes, the twice here in Fort Wayne on Saint Francis Robert Goldstine Auschwitz” holds a powerful vation. Saturday, Feb. 28. I encourage Performing Arts Center in a live message for the culture, at a time The newly updated production Cathedral Bookstore the faithful to attend one of the production of Leonard Defilippis when religious freedom and val- of Maximilian is a perfect drama performances to learn about of St. Luke Productions. The ues are under attack. The drama for present times, offering the in the Archbishop Noll the life and martyrdom of Saint Diocese of Fort Wayne-South poignantly illustrates the life faithful courage and a real sense Catholic Center in Fort Maximilian Kolbe.” Bend and Redeemer Radio are of Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish of hope. Proving that death is not The bishop noted, “When the sponsors for the two perfor- Catholic priest whose amazing the end, but only the beginning, Wayne or through I was a seminarian in Rome, I mances set Saturday, Feb. 28, at life of service to the Church and this story is one of sacrificial email at district15@ attended the canonization Mass 1 and 7 p.m. courage in the face of attacks love and ultimately, of martyr- of Father Kolbe by Pope John Admission is $10 for the against his faith, led to his dom for the Catholic Church. St. indianakofc.org. Paul II in St. Peter’s Square. lower level, $5 for the upper imprisonment in the Auschwitz Maximilian Kolbe has a power- Later as a bishop, I visited and level, $15 for a family pass on concentration camp. He was ful yet cautionary message for all prayed in the cell where Father the upper level. The production forced into slave labor, tortured — to not take the freedoms for granted, but rather defend them. Kolbe died in Auschwitz from Since it’s re-opening in July an injection of carbolic acid. 2012, over 25,000 people across This great priest and martyr of America have witnessed the live the 20th century has been an drama, which includes techno- inspiration to me and countless logical artistry in the form of a others of courageous witness of majestic orchestral soundtrack, Christ, selfless love and passion- full professional lighting and ate devotion to the Immaculate a video backdrop that sets the Virgin Mary.” story in a historical yet relevant “I hope you are able to attend context. the play,” he added. “I hope In a letter to the faithful, that many in our diocese will be Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades inspired by the life and death of said, “I am very happy that this ‘Saint of Auschwitz.’” International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking set Feb. 8

INDIANAPOLIS — The first provide services through the use International Day of Prayer of force, fraud or coercion. and Awareness Against Human Commercial sex fuels sex traf- Trafficking is Sunday, Feb. 8. ficking of children. Churches are asked to use this • 12-14 years old is the aver- date as an opportunity for prayer age age U.S. children are first and awareness against human used in commercial sex. trafficking, which is tied as the • Nearly 300,000 U.S. children second largest and fastest grow- are in danger of becoming sexual ing criminal industry in the world, commodities every year. producing $150 billion per year. Commercial sex is violent and The Office of the Indiana abusive — 34 is the average age Attorney General, which is calling of death for those used in com- attention to the issue in Indiana, mercial sex. Homicide is the high- reports 100 human trafficking est cause of death. investigations in Indiana in 2014. Not all human trafficking vic- There are two types of human tims are foreign born — 83 per- trafficking: cent of sex trafficking victims in • Sex Trafficking — When a the U.S. are U.S. citizens. person used in commercial sex is The national human trafficking under the age of 18; or, a person hotline is available at 888-373- is used in commercial sex through 7888 or via SMS Text: HELP to the use of force, fraud or coer- BeFree (233733). cion. Reports can be made to • Labor Trafficking — When [email protected]. a person is recruited to work or

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