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Bishops condemn Bishops OK medical directives, abuse detentions of children ‘Immoral, uncompassionate charter revisions at spring meeting

and harmful’ practice FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (CNS) Page 2 — New medical directives govern- ing health care partnerships and revisions to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People were approved during Congratulations the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ spring general assembly. jubilarians During their June 13-14 meet- ing, the bishops also approved Diocesan priests celebrate what is described as a “pastoral anniversaries of ordination response” to Asian and Pacific Island Catholics and, after a long Pages 11-12 discussion, they decided to sup- plement their quadrennial docu- ment on Catholic participation in public life with a short letter, a video and other supplementary Felicians say goodbye materials. Last two sisters in diocese The meeting opened with a statement decrying Attorney leave for new duties General Jeff Sessions’ decision to deny asylum-seekers fleeing Page 13 domestic or gang violence protec- tion in the United States. “At its core, asylum is an instrument to preserve the right to life,” the bishops’ statement Summer schedule said. They urged the nation’s poli- cymakers and courts “to respect continues and enhance, not erode, the Next print issue of Today’s potential of our asylum system to preserve and protect the right Catholic will be July 8 CNS photo/Bob Roller to life.” Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, raises the host as he concelebrates Mass June 13 at St. Pius X Catholic Church during the bishops’ annual spring assembly in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. At right is Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl. USCCB, page 3 Encuentro representatives refine priorities at Region 7 gathering

BY DENISE FEDOROW leadership. Representatives from September. Frederick Everett, give witness to this love. The those meetings, which took place Secretary for Evangelization and theme of V Encuentro, as you in the fall, took their priorities Discipleship for the Diocese of know, is ‘Missionary Disciples: aving their voices heard and determined areas of focus Fort Wayne-South Bend, said six Witnesses to the love of God.’ On was a common motivation first to a diocesan-level Encuentro or seven of the leaders from each this feast day we contemplate Hcited by attendees of the gathering and now to the regional diocese will attend the national that love, the love of God revealed Episcopal Region 7 V Encuentro level. The discussions are build- gathering. in His Son Jesus, who loved us to gathering June 8-10 at the ing up to the formation of a Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades was the extreme, to the end; and after University of Notre Dame, South national document of recommen- the celebrant for the gathering’s contemplating and experiencing Bend. The gathering was attend- dations for the U.S. Conference of opening liturgy Friday evening. this love, to give testimony and be ed by representatives from dio- Catholic Bishops regarding voca- At the Mass that set the tone for witnesses to it. ceses in Illinois, Wisconsin and tions, evangelization, family min- the weekend of discussion, wor- “In this V Encuentro we reflect Indiana, and several bishops were istries, young adults, immigration ship and reflection, he credited on our vocation as missionary present as well. status, formation of faith, educa- providence for its opening day disciples to be witnesses to the The process of the Fifth tion and more. having fallen on the solemnity of love of God, to be like St. Margaret National Encuentro of Hispanic/ Leadership from 13 of the 16 the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Mary Alacoque, who received the Latino Ministry began at the parishes in the three-state area “The Sacred Heart symbolizes revelation of the Sacred Heart — grassroots level, with discussions brainstormed the opportunities the love of God, His infinite love disciples of the Sacred Heart of in parishes about the needs and and challenges within each min- revealed in the pierced heart of Jesus. I hope that this Encuentro resources of the Hispanic commu- isterial and pastoral area of focus, His Son; a love that conquers sin inspires and helps us to spread nity in regard to practicing their with the goal of prioritizing them and transcends death,” he began, faith, evangelization and Church before the national gathering in in his homily. “We are called to V ENCUENTRO, page 20 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 24, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Bishops across U.S. condemn separation, Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend detention of migrant children P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 BY RHINA GUIDOS PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades ishop Kevin WASHINGTON (CNS) — From Rhoades of Fort Denver to New York City, the Wayne-South Editorial Department country’s Catholic bishops have B PUBLICATIONS MANAGER: Jodi Marlin joined a chorus of organizations, Bend concurred with his institutions and high-profile indi- PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan brother bishops and stated BRAND SPECIALIST: Molly Gettinger viduals urging the Trump admin- istration to stop separating chil- that “the separation NEWS SPECIALIST: Mark Weber dren from their parents as they seek respite in the U.S. from dire of children from their Business Department conditions in their home coun- parents is immoral, tries, largely in Central America. BUSINESS MANAGER: Stephanie A. Patka uncompassionate, and BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Geoff Frank None have been more outspo- [email protected] ken, however, than the bishops harmful to children.” with dioceses on or near the border between the U.S. and Advertising Sales Mexico, where many migrants, Bishop Rhoades Jackie Parker adults as well as children, are [email protected] being held in detention centers also expressed strong in geographic areas where many disagreement with Website: www.todayscatholic.org of the prelates come into contact with families affected. the Attorney General’s 260-456-2824 “Refugee children belong to decision not to allow their parents, not to the gov- ernment or other institution. asylum for those seeking Published weekly except second CNS photo/Jose Luis Gonzalez, Reuters To steal children from their Relatives embrace as they take part in a brief reunification meeting May 2 on protection from domestic Sunday of January; and every other parents is a grave sin, immoral week from the third Sunday in June (and) evil,” said San Antonio’s the border between Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and El Paso, Texas. or gang violence, saying through the second Sunday of September by the Diocese of Fort that such “protection Wayne-South Bend, 915 S. Clinton St., while he appreciated Sessions P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. quoting the Bible, the quote he has saved many lives Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, used was not the best. and demonstrated our IN, and additional mailing office. “For one, St. Paul always says we should obey the law of nation’s compassion POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: the government if that law is in for the vulnerable and Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort conformity with the Lord’s law, Wayne, IN 46856-1169 all right? No pun intended but persecuted.” or email: [email protected] God’s law trumps man’s law, all right?” he said. MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort “And St. Paul himself, who Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone 260-456- gave the quote that the attor- 2824. Fax: 260-744-1473. ney general used, he wouldn’t Bishop Seitz announced a BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, obey Roman law when it said it public prayerful procession “in Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone 260- was mandatory to worship the solidarity with our sisters and 456-2824. Fax 260-744-1473. emperor,” the cardinal contin- brothers who continue to migrate ued. “He wouldn’t obey that law. to our border” planned for the News deadline is 10 days prior to I don’t think we should obey a Jodi Marlin evening of July 20 in El Paso publication date. Advertising deadline law that goes against what God but did not release other details. is nine days before publication date. Protestors line up June 14 on a roadway near Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, intends — that you would take The U.S. bishops also are talking where Attorney General Jeff Sessions was to hold an afternoon press confer- a baby, a child, from their mom. about the possibility of a del- Today’s Catholic may be reached at : ence on the Trump administration’s immigration policies and enforcement. I mean, that’s just unjust. That’s egation of prelates going to the Today’s Catholic, unbiblical. That’s un-American. detention centers where many P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN “separating immigrant parents There could be no Bible passage children are being held. 46856-1169; or email: Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller and children as a supposed that would justify that.” In mid-June, The Associated [email protected] June 14 via Twitter, the social deterrent to immigration is a After Sessions’ Bible quote, Press said this year “nearly media platform he has used to (ISSN 0891-1533) cruel and reprehensible policy. Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, 2,000 children have been sepa- daily call attention to the situa- (USPS 403630) Children are not instruments of Texas, also used the Bible to rated from their families at the tion. deterrence, they are children. make a point and compared U.S. border over a six-week “Their lives have already A government that thinks any Christ’s time as a refugee in the period during a crackdown on been extremely difficult. Why do means is suitable to achieve an Holy Land to the migrants. illegal entries,” according to doc- we (the U.S.) torture them even end cannot secure justice for In a June 15 statement, he uments from the Department of more, treating them as crimi- anyone.” compared the distance from Homeland Security, which oper- nals?” he continued. But the outrage began in ear- his diocese to other localities ates Immigration and Customs In a June 5 interview with nest after the June 14 speech to in Guatemala and Mexico, say- Enforcement. CBS News, U.S Attorney General law enforcement officers in Fort ing that “if Jesus of Nazareth Two prelates from Colorado, Jeff Sessions said: “If people Wayne, Indiana, when Sessions returned, as at that time, from Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Find us on Facebook don’t want to be separated from said the practice of separating Galilee to Judea, ... we dare say Aquila and Denver Auxiliary www.facebook.com/todayscatholicFWSB their children, they should not families is consistent with the he would not get as far as Sacred Bishop Jorge Rodriguez, repeated bring them with them,” meaning teachings of the Bible because Heart Church downtown (in El what other bishops have said in Follow us on Twitter they shouldn’t bring them along “persons who violate the law of Paso) before being detained.” June 18 statement, saying that @diocesefwsb when trying to cross the border, our nation are subject to pros- He urged Christians to think while borders must be protected, which many do as they seek ecution. I would cite you to the about the families fleeing and the policy of separating families asylum. The furor over the sepa- Apostle Paul and his clear and seeking asylum in the U.S., is “immoral” and urged that it be Follow us on Instagram ration of children from a parent wise command in Romans 13 to what they’re going through and @diocesefwsb terminated immediately, saying or parents had already started in obey the laws of the government said that what’s at stake “is the those being detained are in need late May, before Sessions used because God has ordained them fundamental question of being of protection. Download the app a Bible passage to justify the for the purpose of order.” Christian today, of being a per- App Store or Google Play: TodaysCatholic “These children and their actions. The following day, New York son of faith today in our country parents are often fleeing violence Bishop Daniel E. Flores of the Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said and on the continent that is and our country should not add Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, during CNN’s “Cuomo Prime suffering an hour of Christ’s pas- to the inhumanity of their situa- said via Twitter May 31 that Time with Chris Cuomo” that sion.” tion,” they said. June 24, 2018 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

“Asian and Pacific Islanders USCCB, from page 1 are ready for pastoral engage- Sessions’ decision “elicits ment in the Church’s mission of deep concern because it poten- evangelization,” he said. Public schedule of Bishop tially strips asylum from many “Our approval of this docu- women who lack adequate pro- ment is indicative of an essen- Kevin C. Rhoades tection,” the bishops said. “These tial pastoral outreach to the vulnerable women will now face mission of the Church in the return to extreme dangers of United States. It’s a response to domestic violence in their home the call of Pope Francis to go to country.” the peripheries to proclaim the Sunday, June 24: 11 a.m. — Mass, Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Just after opening prayer, Gospel,” he added. The document Monday, June 25: 6:30 p.m. — Diocesan Heritage Pilgrimage Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of has been in the works for more Meeting, Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, Fort Wayne Galveston-Houston, USCCB presi- than two years. Tuesday, June 26: 11:30 a.m. — Mass for Catholic Youth dent, read the statement from The bishops engaged in an Summer Camp, Camp Lutherwald, Howe the dais, and the bishops voiced 85-minute discussion before Tuesday, June 26: 6:30 p.m. — Diocesan Heritage Pilgrimage their support. agreeing to develop new supple- Meeting, St. Therese, Little Flower Church, South Bend In his remarks, Cardinal mentary materials and a video Thursday, June 28: 6 p.m. — Bocce Tournament Benefiting DiNardo said he joined Bishop to complement its long-standing Redeemer Radio, Home of Vince and Lois Tippmann, New Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, CNS photo/Bob Roller document guiding Catholic par- Haven Texas, chairman of the bishops’ Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades sings dur- ticipation in public life. Saturday, June 30: 7 p.m. — Keynote Address for Gala de Fe, San Committee on Migration, “in ing morning prayer June 13 at the The new materials were pro- Juan Bautista Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania condemning the continued use posed by a working group that Sunday, July 1: 9 a.m. — Mass, San Juan Bautista Church, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ included the chairman of USCCB of family separation at the U.S.- spring assembly. Lancaster, Pennsylvania Mexican border as an implemen- committees that work on public Wednesday, July 4: 9 a.m. — Mass, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton tation of the administration’s policy issues. They would sup- Church, Fort Wayne zero-tolerance policy.” for young people. plement the bishops’ “Forming Friday, July 6: 6 p.m. — Mass with Perpetual Vows of Diocesan “Our government has the dis- A provision changing the Consciences for Faithful Hermit, St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel, Fort Wayne cretion in our laws to ensure that review of the charter from every Citizenship” and will “apply the Saturday, July 7: 4 p.m. — Mass, Queen of Angels Church, Fort young children are not separated two years to seven years was teaching of Pope Francis to our Wayne from their parents and exposed among the approved changes. day.” to irreparable harm and trauma,” The changes generally tighten The document traditionally the cardinal said. “Families are requirements for all individuals has been updated and released the foundational element of our working with children, and add about a year before the presiden- society, and they must be able to wording to individual articles of tial election every four years, with stay together.” the charter or clarify terms used its last update in 2015. The new “Separating babies from their in the document. materials are expected to be com- Priest appointment mothers is not the answer and is In the lead-up to the vote, pleted in time for the bishops to immoral,” he added. Francesco Cesareo, chairman approve them at their November The bishops voted 183-2, with of the National Review Board, 2019 general assembly. two abstentions, to revise ethical cautioned the bishops to guard The bishops heard that a and religious directives govern- against complacency in carrying planned pastoral letter address- The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne- ing key moral questions when out the charter’s requirements. ing racism is on schedule for a South Bend, has made the following appointment: Catholic and non-Catholic insti- He urged them to “never waver” November vote during the bish- tutions are preparing to cooper- in their commitment to protect ops’ fall meeting in Batltimore. Reverend Dominic Dung Nguyen, S.V.D., to Pastor of St. Patrick ate or merge. minors and vulnerable adults On the religious freedom Parish, Fort Wayne, effective July 2, 2018. Under development since from sexual abuse. front, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz 2015, the changes are limited Cesareo said signs of compla- of Louisville, Kentucky, chair- to Part 6 of the “Ethical and cency surfaced in some dioceses man of the bishops’ Committee Religious Directives for Catholic and eparchies as auditors com- for Religious Freedom, said Health Care Services” devel- piled an annual report on com- challenges to religious liberty oped by the U.S. Conference of pliance with the charter during continue to emerge and that the Papal diplomat says U.S.- Catholic Bishops. the period July 1, 2016-June 30, U.S. Catholic Church will remain Bishop Robert J. McManus of 2017. While progress is being steadfast in addressing them to North Korea summit Worcester, Massachusetts, chair- made as the number of allega- serve the common good. man of the bishops’ Committee tions during the period declined In response, he explained, the on Doctrine’s Subcommittee on from the two previous years, he committee has developed a plan brings hope for peace Health Care, told the assembly cautioned the bishops to remain to change the narrative about the new directives will help bish- vigilant. what religious freedom truly ops decide whether a health care means. BY CAROL GLATZ After the summit, Cardinal “Despite the progress we Andrew Yeom Soo-jung of Seoul, partnership can occur under the have made in the Church and The effort will include “choos- Church’s moral teaching. ing our language carefully” South Korea, and apostolic the ongoing efforts of dioceses, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Talks administrator of Pyeongyang, The revisions offer more many among the faithful and through the use of “inspiring and relatable language that between the leaders of the United North Korea, celebrated Mass in specific guidance to health care in society at large question the States and North Korea are “truly administrators confronted with promotes the ‘gift’ of religious Myeongdong Cathedral to pray commitment of the Church, and, historic” and bring hope for the for prompt execution of the sum- an increasingly complicated in particular the bishops, in freedom,” he said. He used the example of faith-based agencies start of a new era of peace, said mit agreement. business environment and wide- addressing the sexual abuse of Pope Francis’ ambassador to Korea. spread consolidation within the that face the threat of govern- “When I heard the news that children,” he told the assembly. A “very important” new page there was a meaningful agree- industry. In another vote, the bish- ment shutdown because of their religious or moral convictions. has been turned, Archbishop ment between the two summits The bishops also approved ops accepted a new docu- Alfred Xuereb, apostolic nuncio changes in language to clarify A second component will focus in their first meeting, I deeply ment focused on guiding the to South Korea and Mongolia, thanked God to remember our several articles of the Charter American Church in addressing on telling stories of people facing questions of conscience, such as a told Vatican News June 12. prayers for reconciliation and for the Protection of Children the pastoral needs of Asian “It marks the beginning of a and Young People. The changes nurse who was forced to assist in union of the Korean people,” and Pacific Island Catholics. still long and arduous journey, Cardinal Yeom said in his hom- are the first since 2011, as the Adopted 187-2, with two absten- carrying out an abortion. The committee’s next action but we are hopeful because the ily. “I sincerely wish that the work to update the document tions, “Encountering Christ in start has been very positive, very took several years longer than was to focus on Religious agreement can be promptly Harmony” is meant to provide good,” he said. executed to achieve the common planned to wind through the support and offer ideas for min- Freedom Week, set for June 22-29. North Korean leader Kim Jong good not only for Korean people review process established by istry to the nation’s nearly 3 Un and U.S. President Donald the bishops. The vote was 185-5, Archbishop Kurtz said a but for all people on the globe.” million Asian and Pacific Island Trump met on Singapore’s Sentosa He also added prayers for with one abstention, to enact the Catholics. series of eight videos examining various issues related to the free Island for the historic summit the believers in North Korea to changes. Bishop Oscar A. Solis of Salt June 12. It was the first meeting Bishop Timothy L. Doherty practice of faith were planned have the freedom of religion and Lake City, chairman of the bish- between a sitting U.S. president be able to lead humane lives as of the Diocese of Lafayette- ops’ Subcommittee for Asian and to be released for the week. Its theme is “Serving Others in and a North Korean leader. soon as possible. In-Indiana, chairman of the Pacific Islander Affairs, told the Afterward, Trump said Kim Committee for the Protection of God’s Love,” and Catholics were Archbishop Xuereb told assembly the document address- would work to end North Korea’s Vatican News the rhetoric has Children and Young People, pre- es the fastest-growing minority being encouraged to pray and act in support of religious freedom nuclear program. Trump prom- sented the changes, saying that community in the United States ised to end joint military exer- they will strengthen protections Church. in the U.S. and elsewhere during the week. cises with South Korea. KOREA, page 5 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 24, 2018 Was the Church right about contraception?

BY LISA EVERETT that, in practice, increased access a similar cultural connection to contraceptives such as the pill between contraception and abor- actually leads to increased rates tion was noted in a striking, A look at ‘Humanae of pregnancy, STDs and abortion, even startling, way by the U.S. especially among young people. Supreme Court in its 1992 Casey Vitae’ 50 years later Recent studies in England have decision, which reaffirmed Roe reaffirmed that increased access v. Wade: “... in some critical Fourth in a series on the anniversary to contraception for teens leads respects abortion is of the same to higher pregnancy and abor- character as the decision to use o far in this series, we have tion rates, as well as a dramatic contraception ... for two decades seen how the love-giving increase in STD rates among of economic and social develop- Sand life-giving purposes of 16-19-year-old girls. ments, people have organized sex are intimately linked because While there is no doubt that intimate relationships and made they mirror the inner life of some people continue to promote choices that define their view of God, who is love. We have also contraception, sincerely thinking themselves and their places in considered how contraception that it will avert the “need” for society, in reliance on the avail- attempts to sever the connection abortion, the facts paint a very ability of abortion in the event between these twin purposes, different picture. that contraception should fail.” and in so doing separates what Contraception attempts to That many people do use God has joined. If this is the sever the link between sex and abortion as a backup to failed case, we should expect to see procreation which, if unsuc- contraception is demonstrated by serious fallout in society when cessful, can be definitively studies which have found that the practice of contraception accomplished through an abor- among women who have abor- becomes commonplace. Let’s tion. Twenty-five years after tions, over 80 percent are expe- look now at the consequences “Humanae Vitae,” St. John Paul rienced contraceptive users, and that Pope Paul VI warned the II connected the dots between over half say they were using world about in “Humanae Vitae.” as God designed it, where do by the far greater numbers of contraception and abortion in his a contraceptive in the month The Holy Father predicted we draw the line? If sex is no people lured into sexual relation- beautiful encyclical “Evangelium they conceived. In addition, the at the outset that contraception longer linked to procreation, ships by the false sense of secu- Vitae,” or “The Gospel of Life”: Guttmacher Institute has pub- “would open wide the way for must it really be limited to mar- rity that contraception provided. “It may be that many people lished data which clearly show marital infidelity.” We saw in the riage? And why confine such a More people having sex has use contraception with a view to that states like New York and first article in this series striking pleasurable experience to adults? inevitably led to higher rates excluding the subsequent temp- California, which rank highest evidence that the diffusion of con- With sex untethered from adult of unplanned pregnancy, abor- tation to abortion. But the nega- in access to contraception, also traception in American society in responsibilities like bearing and tion and sexually transmitted tive values inherent in the ‘con- have the highest per capita abor- the early 1960s facilitated much raising children, can’t teens and diseases, especially among traceptive mentality’ — which is tion rates in the country. more adultery than before, and even children partake of the fun? young people because, to be very different from responsible Innocent, unborn children are was the biggest factor that led to In fact, Pope Paul VI was highly effective, contraceptives parenthood, lived in respect for the most obvious victims in abor- the doubling of the divorce rate particularly concerned about the have to be used correctly and the full truth of the conjugal tion, but they are not the only in one decade. Lest we think that effect this dismantling of God’s consistently. The pill continues act — are such that they in fact ones. When God’s design for this was just a “blip” that occurred design for sex would have on to be the most commonly used strengthen this temptation when sex is dismantled, it is always on our cultural radar screen in young people. “Not much experi- contraceptive in the United an unwanted life is conceived. women and children who bear the ’60s, a 2014 article published ence is needed,” the Holy Father States, and while its perfect use- Indeed, the pro-abortion culture the brunt. Pope Paul VI feared by the American Psychological reflected, “to be fully aware of effectiveness is 98-99 percent, is especially strong precisely tremendously how poorly women Association reported that rates of human weakness and to under- its typical use-effectiveness is where the Church’s teaching on would fare when contraception adultery in America remain high: stand that human beings — and only 91-93 percent, according contraception is rejected.” became the norm. In the next “Infidelity is a common occur- especially the young, who are so to the Guttmacher Institute, the Just a few years before St. article, we will see how justified rence in marriages, and prevalence exposed to temptation — need former research arm of Planned John Paul II penned these words, his fear was. estimates for extramarital affairs incentives to keep the moral law, Parenthood. What this means is in the United States have ranged and it is an evil thing to make it from 20 percent to 40 percent.” easy for them to break that law.” (“Couple and Family Psychology: When contraception became Research and Practice 2014,” Vol. socially acceptable and widely High Efficiency Windows 3, No. 1, 1-12). available, one of the main disin- Following on the heels of centives to sex outside of mar- marital infidelity, Pope Paul riage disappeared overnight. The VI feared a general lowering reduction in unplanned pregnan- of moral standards in society. cies that the proponents of con- Once we start dismantling sex traception promised was offset HUMANAE VITAE Jim Bushey Jeff Bushey God, Marriage, and Family Planning Lecture Series Dr. John Bequette - Department of Theology University of St. Francis

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Today's Catholic 2016 Calendar.indd 1 9/30/15 2:13 PM June 24, 2018 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Gaza students in Catholic-run school defy daily challenges JERUSALEM (CNS) — Messelem held once a year in Gaza. This Gaza. Three demonstrators were Abu Mutlak, a 15-year-old year he finished in the top 10, he reported killed and hundreds student at the Rosary Sisters said. injured along the border on the School in Gaza, fantasizes about Much of his motivation and last Friday of Ramadan, June being a champion goalkeeper focus on positive goals despite 8, as Israeli soldiers fired tear and when he is not studying, he rampant difficulties and dangers gas and live rounds at protes- dedicates himself to improve his of living in Gaza has come from tors who threw grenades, other soccer skills. the education he has received at improvised explosives and rocks the Rosary Sisters School. at the soldiers and burned tires. Abu Mutlak’s real dream “They teach me about life Though it can be “devastat- though, is to study computer sci- and how to have a positive out- ing” to hear about the situation ence at Massachusetts Institute look, not just book learning,” along the border, the Rosary of Technology in Boston. he explained. “They help me to School students interviewed — However, the reality of his life think things through and realize all Muslims, as are the majority as a young man living in Gaza is that not everything that happens of the students at the school — that no matter how much effort to you in life is negative. They said it was clear to them they he puts into his studies and get- help us to think positive and be can help the Palestinian cause by ting good grades, he has about happy in your life.” getting an education and contrib- CNS photo/Reuters as much chance of going to MIT On March 30, Palestinians uting to society in the future. North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump shake as he does of becoming a star began the Great March of Return, “You can’t really focus ... goalkeeper. hands after signing documents during a summit at the Capella Hotel on the a six-week campaign that includ- when I know some people are resort island of Sentosa in Singapore June 12. “I have maybe a 1 percent ed protests demanding to be getting killed on the border but chance of going there,” Abu allowed to return to their home- I don’t go to demonstrations. I Mutlak told Catholic News land in what is now Israel. More don’t want to go and my parents KOREA, from page 3 port whatever possible initiative Service in a telephone interview than 110 people were killed and don’t want me to go. I can give that promotes dialogue and gone from unleashing “fire and after completing the last of thousands injured in the ensuing more to my society alive than reconciliation” while also taking fury” against North Korea to his final exams for the year. “I demonstrations, mainly along dead, though I can’t be sure of advantage of being able to take more moderate language “that really want to get there. I want the Gaza border as Israeli forces what my future will be. If the the Gospel message to everyone, speaks of peace, of relations to study. I know MIT is the best responded with gunfire and tear border is not open, where can I he said. based on understanding, there- college teaching computer pro- gas. go?” said Jaafar Abu Cumboz, Pope Francis led thousands of fore, we are truly full of hope gramming.” Israel maintains that the rul- 15, who wants to be a surgeon. people in St. Peter’s Square in prayer and confidence.” His friend Mahmoud Abu ing Hamas party has used the Of course, it is difficult to June 10, expressing hopes the sum- “You can imagine how anx- Smara, 15, also wants to study demonstrators for its own politi- maintain hope in Gaza, acknowl- mit would lead to lasting peace. iously the Korean people and computer science in the United cal purposes, with its members edged Yassen Alakhras, 16, but “May the talks,” he said, the church here in Korea are States, although he is not set on trying to breach the border fence he knows he is a good student. “contribute to the development experiencing this truly historic any one college yet. into Israel. 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Learn about the life of the Jewish Poor Handmaid who was persecuted by the Nazi regime and excuted years in America 1868-2018 at Auschwitz. 1 – 4 p.m. EDT, Saturday, July 21 Cana Hall, The Center at Donaldson GPS: 9601 Union Road, Plymouth, Indiana www.poorhandmaids.org 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 24, 2018 immigrant advocacy group Hola U.S. officials return Ohio posted photos June 6 of stolen Columbus letter some of the children who had a parent or both parents taken in to Vatican Library the raid and who had gathered ews riefs at St. Paul. In the Facebook post, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the N B Veronica Dahlberg, the organi- help of the U.S. Department of zation’s executive director, said Homeland Security, a 15th-cen- families were “distraught, crying, tury copy of a letter Christopher frightened, missing loved ones Columbus sent to his royal and at a loss for what to do.” Via patrons describing the riches Synod working document seeks ‘new paths’ Twitter, she said some children of the New World has been remained in day care after the returned to its rightful owner — of evangelization in Amazon raid. the Vatican. The rare eight-page Pope Francis greets a woman document, estimated to be worth $1.2 million, had been secretly during a meeting with people 600 Catholic institutions replaced with a forgery, while of the Amazon in Puerto the true document eventually declare support for Paris ended up in the hands of a U.S. Maldonado, Peru, Jan. 19. climate agreement collector from Atlanta. The late Robert Parsons had purchased A Synod of Bishops on the WASHINGTON (CNS) — Caring for the piece for $875,000 in the Amazon region will work to creation goes hand in hand with United States in 2004 “in good the mission of helping retreat- faith,” unaware it had been sto- discover new ways to provide goers connect with God at the len. Callista Gingrich, U.S. ambas- the Eucharist and pastoral sup- Jesuit Retreat House in Parma, sador to the Holy See, and repre- Ohio. The center’s tree-enshroud- sentatives of the Department of port to the people the region, ed grounds that filter the sound Homeland Security and its inves- where there are few priests for of nearby traffic in the middle of tigations division presented the Cleveland’s largest suburb offer original copy during a ceremony the number of Catholics. The a home for wildlife and a respite June 14 at the Vatican Library. synod gathering in October for those seeking a quiet place Archbishop Jean-Louis Brugues, to pray and reflect about God in head of the Vatican Library and 2019 will reflect on the theme their life. “The beauty of these Vatican Secret Archives, and “Amazonia: New paths for the grounds and the care of these Msgr. Cesare Pasini, the library’s grounds is our responsibility,” prefect, also attended the ceremo- church and for an integral ecol- Rick Krivanka, executive director ny. “This is a historic day,” the ogy.” The connection between at the retreat house, told Catholic archbishop said, as an important News Service June 18, the third document that is part of the his- care for the environment and the anniversary of the release of Pope tory of the Americas and Spain pastoral care of the people who Francis’ encyclical on care of the “returns home.” earth, “Laudato Si’, on Care for live in the region is highlighted Our Common Home.” “I believe every act we take in terms of care After raid, Ohio bishop throughout a preparatory docu- for the earth, even countless acts says immigration sys- ment released by the Vatican that are never seen, make a dif- ference,” he said, in explaining tem adds to suffering CNS photo/Paul Haring June 8. the retreat house’s support for the newly released Catholic Climate WASHINGTON (CNS) — The bish- migrants and the separation of According to news reports, about Ohio June 5. A Washington Post Declaration. Made public on the op of Cleveland said a recent families.” In a June 6 statement 200 agents from U.S. Immigration story June 6 said that “families encyclical’s anniversary, the dec- immigration raid at an Ohio gar- from the Diocese of Cleveland, and Customs Enforcement, of the arrested workers gathered laration serves as a moral call to dening and landscape company Bishop Nelson J. Perez said he known as ICE, surrounded two at St. Paul Catholic Church in action on the environment and “makes clear that our current felt “a great sadness” for the locations of Corso’s Flower and Norwalk, Ohio, seeking answers urges President Donald Trump immigration system contrib- families affected by the raid and Garden Center and arrested more as to the whereabouts of their to return the United States to the utes to the human suffering of whose lives have been disrupted. than 100 workers in north-central loved ones.” On Facebook, the Paris climate change agreement. Robert Kennedy’s Catholicism was part of his life and politics

BY CAROL ZIMMERMANN Kennedy describes one of his nalize the assassination in a way ing a book about the politics of equal rights and opportunities. speeches as “typically peppered that, over time, freed his spirit.” the 1960s and its links to the The historian also said it with erudition and an almost Peter Edelman, a Georgetown rise of President Donald Trump, was no coincidence that when WASHINGTON (CNS) — ecclesiastic, Catholic compassion.” University law professor who said Kennedy always wore a St. Kennedy lay dying on the floor Recollections and tributes to That particular speech asked was a legislative aide to Kennedy Christopher medal too, but he of the Los Angeles Ambassador Robert F. Kennedy on the 50th what reason people have for from 1964 until his death, can said his Catholicism was not lim- Hotel after he was shot, a anniversary of his assassination existing “unless we’ve made attest to this. ited to his personal life but also rosary was placed on him by the have mainly highlighted his cha- some other contribution to some- He described Kennedy as showed up in his politics. Mexican-American busboy who risma and determined advocacy body else to improve their own “assiduous in his practice of As he put it in an email to had just shaken his hand. for social and racial justice. lives?” his Catholicism” and said his CNS, Kennedy viewed his faith “It meant that he would die But underlying these tributes Historians and biographers “values and work were certainly “as a summons to heal the world, as he had lived,” Podair said. to the former attorney general, alike have not shied away from based significantly in his faith.” making it a more equal and just That hotel is long gone, but U.S. senator, Democratic presi- Kennedy’s Catholicism, often say- When asked to explain this place. An example was his strong today in its place is a school and dential candidate and father of ing he was the most Catholic of more, he told Catholic News support for Cesar Chavez’s United memorial bearing Kennedy’s 11, also is an unmistakable con- the Kennedy brothers and that he Service that when he and Farm Workers movement, one words, which read in part: “Each nection to his Catholic faith. wasn’t afraid to express his faith. Kennedy were in New York City, that itself was steeped in Catholic time a person stands up for an Inevitable references to Larry Tye, author of “Bobby Kennedy often stopped for a few liturgy and morals.” ideal, or acts to improve the lot Kennedy’s faith come up when Kennedy: The Making of a minutes to go into a church to Podair said Kennedy was of others, or strikes out against mentioning his Irish Catholic Liberal Icon” in 2016, said pray. Edelman said he stayed drawn to the farmwork- injustice, it sends out a tiny family or his funeral at St. Kennedy’s faith helped him as he outside because he is Jewish. ers’ cause — when few other ripple of hope.” Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, grieved the 1963 assassination “Robert was the Kennedy mainstream politicians were The book, “Robert Kennedy: but there also are plenty of anec- of his brother, President John F. who took his Catholicism most — “largely because of its links His Life,” written by Evan dotes in biographies mentioning Kennedy, noting that he kept a seriously. He attended Mass to Catholicism.” He noted that Thomas in 2002, described that he was an altar server or missal beside him in the car and regularly, and prayed with his when Kennedy sat with Chavez Kennedy as a “a romantic wore a St. Christopher medal. thumbed through it to prayers he family before meals and bed,” as he took Communion at an Catholic who believed that it was And then there are his speeches, found consoling. said Jerald Podair, a history and outdoor Mass after the end of his possible to create the kingdom which often echo Catholic social And instead of just attending American studies professor at March 1968 hunger strike, it was of heaven on earth,” and notes teaching without coming right Sunday Mass, Tye said, Kennedy Lawrence University in Appleton, a public expression of Kennedy’s that although Kennedy at times out and saying it. was “in the pew nearly every Wisconsin. firmly believed Catholic view that may have lost the certainty of his A Newsweek tribute to day. His faith helped him inter- Podair, who is currently writ- all people are equal and deserve faith, he never lost the hope. June 24, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 Program to save marriages slated for Religious Indianapolis freedom in US, INDIANAPOLIS — There are ways Around the Diocese that couples can help their mar- riage. If one or both partners feel world, focus alone, frustrated or angry, if they argue or have stopped talking to each other, or wonder if the Diocesan seminarians take intramural soccer championship of June 22-29 marriage might end, Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-v) can help. Retrouvaille is a worldwide observance program that offers tools needed WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. for hurting couples to rediscover a Catholic Church’s 2018 religious loving marriage relationship. For freedom observance begins June 22, more than 30 years, the program the feast of two English martyrs has helped hundreds of thou- who fought religious persecution sands of couples heal their hurt- — Sts. John Fisher and St. Thomas ing marriages. More — and ends June 29, the feast To learn more about the of two apostles martyred in Rome program or to register for the — Sts. Peter and Paul. Aug. 3-5 weekend and follow- “Serving Others in God’s up post-weekend sessions in Love” is the theme of this year’s Indianapolis, visit the website Religious Freedom Week. U.S. www.HelpOurMarriage.com or Catholics are encouraged to pray www.retrouvaille.org; email and take action in support of reli- [email protected]; or call gious liberty at home and abroad. 317-489-6811 for confidential “Religious freedom allows registration information. The the space for people of faith to Indianapolis Retrouvaille event is serve others in God’s love in min- the closest one to many couples istries like education, adoption in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- and foster care, health care, and South Bend. migration and refugee services,” said the chairman of the U.S. Earthworks offers Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty, Summer Day Camp “We encourage people of faith to reflect on the importance of DONALDSON – Earthworks religious freedom so that we Summer Day Camp is a place for might have the space to carry children to disconnect from tech- out our mission of service and nology and learn about the inter- mercy,” Archbishop Joseph E. connectedness with all of cre- Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, ation. Earthworks Summer Day said in a statement. Camps are designed for children Provided by Msgr. Michael Heintz He also invited “everyone to ages 6-10. Weekly day camps run The team from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland, won the Mount St. pray for our brothers and sisters Monday through Friday from 9 who face intense persecution in a.m. until 3 p.m. EDT. July camps Mary’s University intramural championship this spring. The team was comprised of semi- other parts of the world.” will be held July 9-13, 16-20 and narians from Arlington, Virginia; Baltimore, Maryland; Savannah, Georgia; Norwich, Two USCCB websites, www. 23-27. usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek Earthworks Summer Day Connecticut; The Pittsburg Oratory; and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The team and www.usccb.org/freedom, Camps are filled with activi- was managed by seminarian Jacob Schneider with the assistance of fellow Diocese of Fort have resources for observing the ties related to nature. These week and learning about current include music, exploring the Wayne-South Bend seminarian Jonathan Evangelista. and ongoing threats to religious variety of habitats at The Center liberty. at Donaldson, art and nature- For example, for each day related games. Residents from of the special week there is a Maria Center, an independent liv- Parishes join together in Corpus Christi procession prayer and reflection in English ing community at The Center, join and Spanish, plus an action item, the children twice a week for such as a question reflecting on intergenerational activities. A Corpus Christi procession a religious freedom issue and Each week the campers will led by Father Christopher then a suggestion that reflec- visit a farm and greenhouse, tion be shared on Twitter using fish, hike through the woods and Lapp, holding the Body #ReligiousFreedomWeek. prairie, and a favorite — “kids of Christ, wound from St. There are also graphics and playing with kids” (of the goat social media downloads, promo- variety). An art experience that is Joseph Parish, Mishawaka, tional bulletin inserts, “homily inspired by the natural surround- through downtown to the helps” and a variety of resources ings is included. that address domestic religious Children can attend one or Mishawaka Riverwalk on freedom and others about inter- more of the six weeks of day June 3, the feast of Corpus national religious freedom. camp. The cost is $150 per week A USCCB news release on the with a 10 percent discount for Christi. The procession observance quotes Pope Francis additional siblings. Before and crossed the St. Joseph River from his 2015 visit to the United after childcare is available upon States. In remarks to president request. Scholarships are avail- via the footbridge. At the Barack Obama Sept. 23, 2015, the able for up to 50 percent of the halfway point of the bridge pontiff said that religious freedom cost of camp. “remains one of America’s most For additional information, Father Jacob Meyer assumed precious possessions.” visit www.earthworksonline.org, leadership of the procession, “And, as my brothers, the call Earthworks at 574-935-4164 United States bishops, have or email Cheri Ringer, coordinator which finished at St. Monica reminded us, all are called to be of Earthcare Education at cring- Parish with adoration. vigilant, precisely as good citi- [email protected]. zens, to preserve and defend that Earthworks is a ministry of freedom from everything that the Poor Handmaids of Jesus would threaten or compromise Christ, located at the Lindenwood Provided by Michael Ivancsics it,” Pope Francis said. Retreat & Conference Center. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 24, 2018 Women sought better life for children in US

BY DENISE FEDOROW life became easier for the two families. Tochimani said there is more access to food in the U.S., ours spent fending for and they get paid more money themselves, hard manual and more promptly for the work labor, going to school that they do. Telez and her H husband struggled a little when on empty stomachs, not hav- ing anything to eat throughout her two sons were in college at the school day and receiving a the same time, though, because substandard education — that as immigrants they were not was the experience of sisters- eligible for any scholarships or in-law Angela Telez and Valeria grants. Tochimani as young children in the city of Cholula, Puebla, Relying on their faith Mexico. It was a future they didn’t want for their children, Telez and her family have and the motivation for their emi- been parishioners at St. Michael gration to the United States. Parish in Plymouth for close to “I came because there were 20 years, Tochimani and fam- not a lot of opportunities to ily about 16. Both cantor at the study,” Telez said. She shared Spanish Masses, and both are that back in her hometown it in charge of quinceñera prepara- was normal to get married at 16 tion. Telez is also in charge of or 17, have kids and work too the lectors and the eucharistic God ordered His hard. She didn’t want that same ministers. cycle for her kids. The jobs the The sisters-in-law rely heavily people to have women had as children — mak- on their faith. Telez said she’s special care for ing bricks — were not the most gone through a lot of tests, trials stable and were very labor-inten- and difficult times in her life. strangers sive. They also cultivated their “Through those times, God own corn, but without the aid of was the only one who could help. I held onto that — especial- “You shall treat the alien who animals or machinery. resides with you no differently “That work was just too dif- ly when I was separated from my sons. I was always thinking of than the natives born among ficult,” she said. you; you have the same love Many children in Cholula them and worrying about them, I worried when they crossed over for him as for yourself; for went to work at the age of 7, and you, too, were once aliens in the education they did get was (to the U.S.). Every day, I asked for my faith to sustain me.” the land of Egypt.” much different than in America. — Lv. 19:33-34 Telez said if her mom had time Even now there is an every-day to feed her kids breakfast they’d fear just driving, because they’re — Catholic Relief Services’ eat, but if not, the children could undocumented, so she prays for www.ShareTheJourney.org go more than six hours without God to protect them while they any food. If Mom couldn’t leave Denise Fedorow are out. The U.S. Conference work to bring them lunch, they Sisters-in-law Angela Telez, left, and Valeria Tochimani attend St. Michael Tears begin to flow as Telez is of Catholic Bishops’ wouldn’t get any. Church in Plymouth, where they stand next to a grotto right outside the overcome with emotion, and she Catholic Social Teaching She said the food they had church. The women and their husbands, brothers Jesus and Juventino struggles to continue speaking. on Immigration and the was simple: eggs or beans, Cuatlacuatl, came to the United States from Mexico to give their children a “It feels like God always listens. Movement of People espous- cooked over an open fire with better life than the one they had growing up. They are active in many minis- My children were able to meet es three basic principles. their goals. Even though I’m sticks. There was rarely gas tries at St. Michael. 1. People have the right to available for the stove, and even going through a difficult time migrate to sustain their lives when it was it was too expen- now, my faith gives me strength and the lives of their families. sive. Not buying it was a way to to live every day.” (Which includes) every person Tochimani said she’s had dif- save money. said. “I understand, but it’s still raise money to bring his family has an equal right to receive ficult times too; in particular, Tochimani’s experience was hard to think about and I get here. His wife, Telez, joined him from the earth what is neces- difficulties between her and her similar. She had six siblings, emotional about it.” after a year later, leaving their sary for life — food, clothing husband were what brought and by the time she was 5 she According to Tochimani, two sons with an aunt for three and shelter. them back to the Church. and her other siblings were things in her home country years. The children were only 5 2. A country has the right “My husband and I, through being left home from 5 a.m. haven’t changed. Children are and 7 years old at the time. to regulate its borders and our faith, understand that as a to 5 p.m. because her mother still left alone for long hours Although it was difficult, to control immigration. “As family we’re tied together. That worked. Although there was food while parents work. Because of Telez said she took advantage Americans we should cherish makes it easier to encourage in the home there was no one the local brick-making industry, of the time away from her chil- and celebrate the contribu- one another,” she said. “And as to fix it, so they’d go to school homes in Cholula are at least dren to work two jobs so they tions of immigrants and their Angela said, always hold on to without anything to eat. Other better built than some in other could get ahead and pay for cultures; however, we should your faith.” times, they’d eat a tortilla with parts of the country, the women the children to come. The fam- work to make it unnecessary Telez said she realizes as time salt. As she got older, around said, but Telez said the roofs ily was reunited in 1999, when for people to leave their own goes on it will bring more dif- 10 years old, she’d come home were often made from alumi- David was 10 and Federico was land.” ficulties but with her faith she from school while Mom still was num or asbestos, making them 8. They are now 29 and 27, and 3. A country must regulate gets the strength she needs. “As at work and eat a churrito — a uncomfortably hot or cold. their daughter, Jessica, is 17. its borders with justice and long as I have my health, work tube-shaped pastry — inside Tochimani and her husband also mercy. “A country’s regula- and life, I’m thankful for that.” bread, something she and her had more children, two more tion of borders and control of Tochimani said she’s also sister still do. Coming to America daughters. immigration must be governed afraid because of political deci- Tochimani said her parents The women said life was by concern for all people and Tochimani came to the U.S. sions in the country right now didn’t go to school to sign her still hard when they first came. by mercy and justice. A nation first, in 1993, at the age of 19. but said, “I’m thankful for all the report cards because they were Language was a barrier, and may not simply decide that it She immigrated to New York, opportunities this country has working. She also recalled a time they came with nothing but had wants to provide for its own where she met her husband, given us — and that my children when her younger sister was to find jobs, a place to rent and people and no others. A sin- Juventino Cuatlacuatl. They have had all these opportuni- spoken to by the teacher because transportation. They also had to cere commitment to the needs had a baby girl, and Tochimani ties.” She said she asks God to she was wearing “inappropriate pay back a loan to the person of all must prevail.” worked from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. protect them and to protect their clothes. They were dirty, and the who brought them to the U.S. The busy lifestyle was too much jobs, because she realizes that teacher wanted to know why. Because Tochimani remem- For the full document for her, and she returned to without their jobs, “we would Why wasn’t there anyone at bers going to school with an see http://www.usccb.org/ Mexico for a couple of years. not be able to have a life here.” home taking care of the kids?” In the meantime, her husband empty stomach, she made issues-and-action/human-life- Tears well up in Tochimani’s stayed in the U.S. and moved to sure her daughters always and-dignity/immigration/cath- eyes as she recalls such things. had breakfast before going to olic--teaching-on-immigration- Indiana, where his brother had Note: This interview was con- “I don’t blame my mother for the school — even if she had to go and-movement-of-peoples.cfm immigrated. ducted with the aid of interpreters. things we struggled with,” she The brother, Jesus, worked to to work. And as time went on June 24, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Catholic Charities awarded grant to ensure college completion

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Because research shows new program in Fort Wayne. “All this work means more unexpected financial shocks, This opportunity was awarded evidence for the interventions, Course] may not realize it, but at community colleges.” (e.g. a broken-down car or large by Catholic Charities Fort more influence with policymak- they may be one of the few medical expense) can contribute Worth, Texas, which, along ers, and a sustainable path people in a person’s life who to high dropout rates, Stay the with Notre Dame, created Stay out of poverty for so many are investing in them, who are How the program Course students can apply to the Course to provide high-level individuals and families,” said encouraging them and who are works receive up to $500 per semester case management to improve Heather Reynolds, president/ believing in them by taking a (capped at a total of $1,500) to the graduation rates for low- CEO of Catholic Charities Fort chance … Today, I’m at the Stay the Course addresses two address these issues. income community college stu- Worth. University of North Texas and of the most common barriers to The navigator-student rela- dents. I’m looking really good for the completion of college: personal tionship is based on mutual “We are thrilled that we have Early results future.” obstacles as well as social and expectations to stay in frequent been chosen to participate in The graduation rate for com- institutional barriers. contact. Navigators will serve this project and will be staff- Early results from Fort Worth munity college students is gener- A Stay the Course naviga- as a resource for students and ing up right away to implement are very encouraging. ally poor. Stay the Course has tor works one-on-one to under- are embedded on campus. They it,” says Catholic Charities of After three years, Stay the proven to make a significant stand each student’s situation, work closely with campus staff Fort Wayne-South Bend CEO Course students were two times impact on improving gradua- build rapport and identify goals. on issues including enrollment, Gloria Whitcraft. “We have been more likely to stay in school, and tion rates in Texas. 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BY NATALIE HOEFER alone — I was all in on that. I not by choosing St. Scholastica started praying for my brother as her confirmation saint, but out of concern for him entering rather by St. Scholastica pursu- early 1,500 years ago, RCIA.” ing her, she said. St. Benedict and St. Yet she witnessed a “clear “It was St. Scholastica’s NScholastica were more transformation in his life.” By feast day [on Feb. 10],” Knepper than just twins. They were best the spring of 2016, he was recalled. “My brother sent me a friends. They shared their devout accepted as a seminarian of the reading about her feast day with- Catholic faith, and are believed to Diocese of Fort Wayne-South out realizing she was a twin. He have spent long hours discussing Bend. said she reminded him of me.” religion and spirituality. “I know my brother. I love my Shortly afterward, Melinda How apt, then, that brother. He’s my best friend. And Rivelli, a pastoral associate at Jenna Knepper, 27, chose St. something curious was going St. Joan of Arc Parish, mentioned Scholastica as her patron on,” said Knepper. “He had a the saint to Knepper as a pos- saint when she completed her successful career. To see him dis- sible patron saint. initiation into the Church dur- cern the priesthood was incred- “I was like, ‘Oh my gosh!’” ing the Easter Vigil Mass this ible to witness.” she said. “St. Scholastica was year at St. Joan of Arc Parish Like St. Benedict and St. clearly pursuing me. Knowing in Indianapolis. The reason Scholastica, the Knepper twins her story — her brother was a becomes clear as she shares her had “hundreds of conversations” monk, her love and devotion story. about God and the Catholic faith. for her brother. The one thing “We were baptized Catholic,” Through such discussions and known is she loved him so said Knepper of her and her through the witness of her broth- much. … [It’s] that sibling love three siblings, including her twin er and some Catholic friends, and that’s been so foundational to brother Joseph. “But growing “by grace,” said Knepper, “God my faith calling.” up, Mom didn’t take us to Mass slowly started to reveal to me the “Grace” is a word Knepper much. She was a single mom. … beauty of the sacraments, the uses time and again when We grew up not knowing much Real Presence of the body and speaking of her faith journey. about Catholicism, or Christianity blood.” “The things I questioned the for that matter.” She started worshiping at most [about Catholicism] have When Knepper was a fresh- St. Joan of Arc Parish in 2016. been the most filled with grace,” man at Indiana University- But it was a trip a year ago to she said of the sacrament of rec- Purdue University in visit Joseph at Mount St. Mary’s onciliation and calling upon the Indianapolis, she became Seminary in Emmitsburg, Blessed Mother’s intercession. involved in Protestant ministries, Maryland, that propelled her “And then you have two twins Scripture studies and worship. faith forward. growing up without a faith, but So later in college when Joseph, “To see these [seminarians] through God’s grace and his who attended Indiana University- and God using them to witness pursuit of us, leading each of us Purdue University, Fort Wayne, to me, [the faith] became very to the Church in our own unique told her he was joining the Rite real to me through my broth- way — it’s just grace.” of Christian Initiation for Adults, er’s life and their lives,” said she was dubious. Provided by The Criterion Knepper. “After that I discerned Natalie Hoefer is a reporter for “To me that wasn’t compat- Jenna Knepper, who was received into full communion with the Church dur- and kept praying about RCIA. I The Criterion, newspaper of the ible with what I was learning in ing the Easter Vigil Mass on March 31 at St. Joan of Arc Church in Indianapolis, knew for a few months before Archdiocese of Indianapolis. the Protestant church,” she said. smiles with her twin brother, Joseph Knepper, a seminarian for the Diocese RCIA that this was the journey Article reprinted from The “I thought he was wrong. Faith for me.” Criterion, with permission. alone, grace alone and Scripture of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Ind., after the Easter Mass on April 1 at St. Vincent De Paul Church in Fort Wayne. That journey was enhanced Father Solanus Casey Vocation Society names life member

BY DEB WAGNER what the organization embraced; might die serving Mass.” and he had been assigned to Evans currently serves the Huntington from 1946-56. society as one of two people he Father Solanus Casey One man has dedicated so who schedule servers for the St. Vocation Society is an orga- many hours to the organization Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel. Tnization whose purpose is that they have rolled into years. He said he has served in all to promote vocations within the Ernest Evans II, 84, has been offices of the organization over Diocese of Fort Wayne-South a member of the organization the years. When complimented Bend and provide support for the since 1988. A few months ago, on his versatility in answering vocations director. Members of members honored his dedication the call to serve in any needed the organization can be found by making him a life member. capacity, the former attorney providing the labor behind the Dr. Michael Mastrangelo is only humorously replied that he had annual Andrew Dinners for men other living life member of the done so “because when there who are discerning a call to the organization. was a vacancy in an office, I seminary, summer picnic and In early 1988, Evans said, wasn’t quick enough or smart Christmas dinner for diocesan Today’s Catholic ran an ad for enough to say ‘No.’” seminarians and dinner for reli- people wanting to work for the In addition to the Little gious sisters. The Father Solanus diocese in fostering vocations. Flower Holy Hour Masses that Casey Vocation Society also He answered the ad, met with the society supports, in the early sponsors an hour of prayer for a representative from the then- years, the club’s own Masses vocations, the Little Flower Holy Serra Club and quickly learned were celebrated at the Cathedral Hour at St. Mother Theodore he knew many people who were of the Immaculate Conception. Guerin Chapel in Fort Wayne. already involved. He joined the Today they are said at St. Joseph The society used to be known club, served at the club’s Mass Hospital in Fort Wayne on the as the Serra Club. The Serra Club the first Friday of that month first Friday of every month at in South Bend remains, but three and was hooked. 11:30 a.m. A luncheon is pro- years ago Fort Wayne’s Serra Evans kept his commitment vided after Mass, with a presen- Club changed its name to the to vocations through the years, tation given by a priest, deacon Father Solanus Casey Vocation even when his son became ill or other member of the Catholic Society. The name of Father and he withdrew from all else. community. All are welcome to Provided by Ernest Evans Solanus Casey was chosen While he might have put a few attend. The Father Solanus Casey Vocation Society of Fort Wayne recently named because the Capuchin priest, now activities back on his plate now, Ernest Evans II a life member of the organization, in honor of his many years beatified, was the epitome of he joked that “Someday, I just of service to the society and to supporting vocations to the priesthood. June 24, 2018 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Congratulations to the Jubilarians Father Barry England: A life of gratitude and generosity

BY JEANNIE EWING Much like the rest of his plans God has in mind for us.” It’s certainly enough to keep assignments following the first, As he reflected upon the last Father England aware of the Father England payed attention 50 years of his priestly vocation, needs of other priests, young and “Priesthood is a gift,” said to what he was supposed to Father England summarized his old, whom he remembers in both Father Barry C. England, who learn from the other, seasoned life as one of gratitude. While prayer and service. celebrates his 50th jubilee of pastors who mentored and each parish challenged him as a Despite the fact that Father priestly ordination this sum- guided him. One of the most priest, he said, each was also an England has been retired for mer. Indeed, when one listens to formative for his priesthood, incredible gift to him. three years and currently lives Father England, it’s evident that he said, was the late Msgr. “The beauty of being a dioc- at Holy Cross Village in South his life has been filled with grati- Edward I. Hession, at St. Charles esan priest is that we get to Bend, he still volunteers to help tude and generosity: gratitude Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. participate where the action is,” out priests who need a substi- because of the immense appre- “I learned a lot from him about he said of the first aspect of his tute for Mass. “I recently said ciation he has for everyone who priesthood,” explained Father thankfulness – for the priesthood Mass and heard confessions at has been part of his journey, and England. “He was very kind. It itself. “You are with families St. Anthony’s so that the pastor generosity because of his willing- was obvious that he was truly a from birth to death, joyous occa- could attend the diaconate ordi- ness to serve God and His people man of prayer, because I always sions and sad situations. I’m just nation,” he said. wherever he was called to go. observed him praying the rosary grateful to God for the opportu- He decided on a quiet, more Father England was ordained or Divine Office. He was just a nity to serve the many people intimate celebration of his 50th to the priesthood in 1968 after good example of a priest.” FATHER BARRY ENGLAND throughout our diocese.” jubilee. “I wanted to celebrate attending Mount St. Mary’s It was during his assignment In addition, Father England with my siblings and extended Seminary in Cincinnati, Ohio. His as associate pastor at St. Charles is also appreciative of the sup- family,” he said. “The Saturday parents were from Fort Wayne, that Father England became port he’s received from staff and before Mother’s Day, we had which was the deciding factor involved with the building com- de Padua, South Bend, construc- encouragement from parish- Mass in the afternoon at the for Father England to become a mittee. It started as a conversa- tion in the sanctuary and school. ioners. He said he prays for Village chapel and then shared a diocesan priest. His first assign- tion with Msgr. Hession and Two weeks after the complet- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to get meal together.” ment was at St. Mary Church turned into a very beneficial field ed renovations at St. Anthony, the priests he needs, who will To new priests, Father in Huntington, which surprised of knowledge for Father England. Father England was transferred continue to serve the diocese. He England shared this wisdom: “Be him. “At the time, I had no At nearly every subsequent to St. Bavo Parish in Mishawaka also prays for the seminarians willing to learn from the wisdom idea where Huntington was,” assignment, Father England had – and there were more building who are discerning their voca- of your pastor. Be open to what- joked Father England. His time to tackle some very challenging projects in the works there, too. tion. ever challenges come your way there, which included teaching structural issues pertaining to “We don’t know which direction A refrigerator magnet he kept on a daily basis and be available at Huntington Catholic High the parishes or parish schools: we’re going to be led by God,” he from his mother reminds him to to the needs of the parishio- School, was what he called “a at Queen of Angels, Fort Wayne, shared, “but the different experi- be grateful. It says, “If the only ners. Always put God first, your learning experience and chal- renovations to the roof and ences we have in life can build prayer we ever say in our lives is parishioners next and yourself lenging.” school building; at St. Anthony upon another. Whatever we learn thank you, that will be enough.” last.” always has its purpose for the

A priest for a quarter century: Father Robert Van Father Tyrell Alles, OSB Kempen celebrates 25

BY DEB WAGNER tions in Sri Lanka. In addition, he was involved in the academic years as priest and spiritual formation of semi- BY DENISE FEDOROW ather Tyrell Alles, OSB, narians prior to coming to the was born and raised in Sri Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Lanka, where his parents F Bend three years ago. He said ometimes a person knows still reside. He is the oldest that almost all his work in this early in life what their voca- sibling to a brother and sister. diocese has been serving as the He said he heard God’s call to Stion is. That was the case pastor of St. Peter Parish. It is his for Father Robert Van Kempen. become a community priest first experience as pastor. at a very young age. After Father Bob, as he is known, Father Alles recalled that said it was probably when he much prayer and contempla- teaching and forming seminar- tion, he joined the Order of was in second grade that he first ians to the priesthood, celebrat- thought he might be called to be Saint Benedict, hence the OSB ing the sacraments and being behind his name. More spe- a priest. He attended Christ the a friend to parishioners of St. King School in South Bend and cifically, Father Alles belongs Peter are among his favorite to the Sylvestro Benedictine said the Holy Cross priests and parts of being a priest. “Most sisters there were always talking Congregation, which is a branch importantly, every Mass I pray is of the Benedictine Confederation. about religious vocations. FATHER TYRELL ALLES, OSB a memorable event,” he said. He “I always had it in the back of Becoming a part of a religious added that he feels he has been community is a process, he said, my mind that it would be a neat blessed with other memorable thing to do,” Father Van Kempen just as it is a process to become events in his 25 years as a priest FATHER ROBERT VAN KEMPEN a diocesan priest. Father Alles in Sri Lanka for his philosophi- said. as well, including his studies at He was born in South Bend completed his college education cal and theological studies. He the Pontifical Biblical Institute in was ordained to the priesthood to Henry and Mary Grace Van and later found employment Rome; learning other languages entering the seminary. with a private company in order on Aug. 28, 1993. Thereafter, he Kempen. He has two sisters, in Germany and France; doctoral Linda and Kathy. They were “It wasn’t until 1985 when to gain some experience in the spent his first few months of the studies in sacred Scripture at The a priest said, ‘If you think you world. He joined the OSB in 1987 priesthood preparing himself for parishioners at Christ the King Catholic University of America in and he attended the school until have a calling, you have to give and served his community as a studies in sacred Scripture. Washington, D.C.; and meeting it a try,’” Father Van Kempen religious brother while becoming He spent much of his priest- eighth grade. He then attended St. John Paul II in Rome on three Clay Middle School and gradu- remembered. engaged in monastic formation hood studying and later teaching occasions. He attended St. Meinrad in a Benedictine monastery in sacred Scripture at The National ated from Clay High School. He Sri Lanka. At the same time, he Seminary of Our Lady of Lanka worked at the local McDonald’s attended the National Seminary and other theological institu- ALLES, page 12 for a couple of years before VAN KEMPEN, page 12 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 24, 2018

VAN KEMPEN, from page 11 ALLES, from page 11 Seminary for college and then Parochial vicar at Cathedral of the St. John Seminary in Boston As the anniversary of his ordi- for theology. Other people who nation approaches, Father Alles helped influence his priestly will not be celebrating with the Immaculate Conception celebrates vocation include a priest who customary acknowledgements managed a gift shop at the and fanfare, but rather he said 25th jubilee Fatima Retreat Center where he will be “prayerfully thanking Father Van Kempen volunteered. God for the gift of my priesthood “He influenced me quite a in a simple eucharistic celebra- BY BONNIE ELBERSON a bachelor’s degree in philoso- bit; he had a great love for the tion for all the blessings He has phy, and Ggaba National Major Seminary, where he got a theol- poor,” he said. showered upon me during the ather Silvino Ndayambaje, Father Van Kempen’s grand- past 25 years. I plan to reflect on ogy degree. He was ordained a parochial vicar at the priest by Bishop Robert Muiirwa mother was also a big influence the good, bad and the ugly expe- Cathedral of the Immaculate on him and his vocation. “My riences of life, the lessons I have F of the Diocese of Fort Portal, Conception in Fort Wayne, is cel- Uganda, on Aug. 22, 1993. grandmother Van Kempen was learned for myself, and how I ebrating the silver jubilee of his a very devout Catholic and she can become a good and holy Like many others from his priesthood. country, Father Ndayambaje instilled that in the family,” he priest, pleasing to God.” He was born and raised shared. “I thank God for my parents said he greatly admires and in Uganda, Africa. Father prays to the Ugandan martyrs, He was ordained in 1993, and family members who jour- Ndayambaje had visited the along with Msgr. Michael neyed with me during the past “men who gave up their lives United States but did not begin and died for their faith.” They Heintz, by Bishop John D’Arcy 25 years,” he said gratefully. serving here until October 2016, at St. Matthew Cathedral. His “I thank God for the gift of my remain an inspiration to himself when he was first assigned to and millions of others. He noted first assignment was at St. priesthood and for all who have SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Jude Parish in Fort Wayne, and enriched my priestly life and the recent June 3 commemora- Huntington. Then last year, tive date which was observed his first assignment as a pas- who pray for me. I thank all my Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades called tor was at St. Joseph - Hessen formators both academic and at the Ugandan Martyrs Shrine him to his present assignment at Namugongo in his home coun- Cassel, Fort Wayne. He was spiritual. I thank the Sylvestro the cathedral. “I am thankful to FATHER SILVINO NDAYAMBAJE then assigned to St. Matthew Benedictine Congregation for the try. Bishop Rhoades from the bottom As he reflected on his 25-year- Cathedral in South Bend with monastic formation I received. I of my heart for accepting me to Msgr. Heintz for a couple of thank the bishop and the Diocese jubilee, Father Ndayambaje said serve in his diocese,” he said. as an 8-year-old, being awed that if he were to give advice to years before being assigned to of Fort Wayne-South Bend for Father Ndayambaje recounted by the holiness of a mission- his current parish, St. Mary of inviting me and for trusting me the current seminarians, it would his early childhood and the ary priest and by the throngs of be that prayer should be the the Annunciation in Bristol. with my first experience of being strong influence of devout parishioners that lined up for He said what he enjoys most a pastor, at St. Peter’s Parish. first tool in their ministry, then parents who shared their faith confessions. But he credits the devotion to our Mother, Mary. about being a priest is “The peo- I thank the staff and parishio- with him and his four siblings influence of the same kindly ple, the sacraments, celebrating ners for accepting me, a foreign He would advise them to listen through home prayer, good missionary priest who visited his to the promptings of the Holy Mass, hearing confessions.” priest, as their pastor, and for example and attendance at Mass village church and shared his tea He said that as a priest he is their love, concern and treasured Spirit, to stay “focused” and to and the sacraments. He recalled, with the children there for open- remember why they decided on a there for events 150 like weddings, friendship.” ing his mind to the possibility of but also funerals, “You’re there vocation. a religious vocation. “A priest’s mission is to help for people’s celebrations, but At the age of 14, that discern- also for the sad times, too — people know and love God,” he ment prompted him, along with said. “Having walked this jour- and when you’ve been at a par- Corzo, Rev. Wilson two of his close friends, to apply Durkin, Rev. Daniel ish a few years you really get to ney, I promise them my prayers for seminary training. ... I know it’s not easy.” know the people.” (ord. 12/12/98) The aspiring priest attend- (ord. 5/26/73) When asked what he thought As for himself, Father ed St. Mary’s Minor Seminary Ndayambaje said he simply was the most challenging part Thank you for 50 years in Fort Portal, Uganda, for of being a priest, he responded St. Patrick St.wants Henry to be a good priest and six years. He then attended to carry out his priestly ministry that finances and accounting, Kitigondo National Major upkeep of the parish, build- 300 Ravine Park Dr. 2929the best heE. can Paulding in the years to Rd. of serving the Church Seminary, where he received come. ing and grounds top the list. “I don’t know that they prepare us very well for those things in the Ligonier, IN 46767 Fort Wayne, IN 46816 seminary,” he said. 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BY WILLIAM SCHMITT through everything,” she reflect- They have helped guide ed. “They know they were loved various programs of English- and cared for, and they know language prayer and faith forma- exican pierogis — prod- they’re going to continue to be.” tion at St. Casimir, part of the ucts of an adapted Polish She added that those unable to dynamics giving the parishes Mdumpling recipe—are attend Mass in person still find and various groups or genera- just one sample of the connec- joy through the Church. They ask tions additional common ground. tions of faith and culture made the sisters about the news going They assist with liturgical minis- by the Felician sisters who have on among parishioners of all tries, scheduled group activities been based at St. Adalbert Parish backgrounds, she said. and everyday encounters with in South Bend since 1911. Sister Catherine, who has people — such as cooking. But in the middle of July, the been at the parish since 2009, “It’s a lot of work, but it’s a diverse members of St. Adalbert, said change can be difficult, but lot of fun, too,” Sister Anthony where they serve, and nearby trust in God’s will is a Felician said of their kitchen volun- St. Casimir Parish, where they watchword. “As we’re preparing teerism, whether it be for fish are in residence, must discon- for this move,” she said, “I keep fries, or bingo lunches or corn- nect from relationships of prayer, hearing the Scripture [in which and-sausage roasts. service, formation, friendship Jesus said], ‘I have to go so the A few years ago, they accept- and food with the two remain- Holy Spirit may come.’ We have ed the challenge of producing a ing Felicians, pastoral minister to depart so that something new food for the St. Casimir corn-and- Sister Anthony and school busi- can be born here.” sausage festival to symbolize ness manager Sister Catherine. The two sisters live in the for- cultures coming together. They New assignments announced mer rectory at St. Casimir Parish. said they made many dozens of by the Congregation of the A building on the St. Adalbert Today’s Catholic archives Hispanic-style pierogis in addi- Sisters of St. Felix of Cantalice, grounds, now the parish offices, August 23, 1954, marked the arrival of the first teaching Felician sisters tion to traditional Polish flavors. more commonly known as the was a convent for more than a for Holy Family School, South Bend. They were, from left, Sister Firmina, Their new recipe contained cho- Felician-Franciscan Sisters, will dozen Felicians after their arrival Sister M. Adonia, superior, Sister M. Marietta, Sister M. Bernice and Sister M. rizo sausage, refried beans and end the order’s century-long early in the 1900s. Francesca. chihuahua-style melting cheese. presence in the Diocese of Fort When Sister Anthony arrived After the community around Wayne-South Bend. Sister Mary in 1997, the number of Felicians robust Hispanic population, as switch from diocesan priests to and beyond St. Adalbert and St. Anthony Kubat, CSSF, and Sister in residence had already dwin- well as groups with other histo- Congregation of Holy Cross pas- Casimir parishes says goodbye Mary Catherine Ryzewicz, CSSF, dled, although they remained a ries. toral leadership. to Sister Anthony and Sister will leave for new duties at the strong resource. Broad support for the eucha- “I like to think that our pres- Catherine on July 14, the sisters’ Felician-run Maryville Retreat Members of the vibrant ristic procession for the feast of ence has helped the people outreach of making connections, Center in Holly, Michigan. international congregation had Corpus Christi — the Solemnity through those things because we planting new possibilities and Sister Anthony and Sister started coming to the United of the Most Holy Body and have remained constant during optimizing change will adopt a Catherine said they look forward States in the late 1800s to pro- Blood of Christ — “just gives me some of those changes,” Sister new flavor, too — at Maryville. to new forms of service and new vide teaching and other acts of chills,” Sister Anthony said. She Catherine said. They still offer But they said they expect expansion prospects at Maryville, discipleship, especially to those recalled observing many seeds widespread words of comfort and the basics to hold true at the but they will miss the unifying in need. Blessed Mary Angela of faith planted and growing in understanding, “or just a smile.” new location, envisioning a ties they have built with many Truszkowska founded the profound ways during her South Amid any changes or uncer- Michigan lakeside retreat center parishioners in South Bend. Felician-Franciscan congregation Bend years. tainties, Sister Anthony said, that can build bridges between Sister Anthony described her in Poland in 1855. The transition to largely “love is the thing that holds the Diocese of Lansing and the 21 years of ministry at the par- The chapel in the former con- Spanish-speaking assemblies is together.” Archdiocese of Detroit and allow ish as an outreach that included vent at St. Adalbert is still used just one of the local changes the The sisters, while not bilin- people from many backgrounds bringing the holy Eucharist to regularly and has seen a rebound Felician sisters have seen. Others gual themselves, lauded the to find more fertile time and the homebound and hospitalized; in weekly eucharistic adoration, include social and economic growth and energy of the space for prayer. plus accompanying local fami- the sisters said. They’re inspired shifts, as well as the closing of Spanish-language gatherings, “If there’s one thing we lies, many of whom embody the by the love for the Eucharist the nearby St. Stephen Parish in as well as adult engagement in know,” Sister Catherine said, neighborhood’s Polish history. shown among the young and the 2003, the merging of adminis- the strengthening of St. Adalbert “people hunger for the Lord.” “We’ve been with these people old and among the two parishes’ tration with St. Casimir and the School.

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BY JODI MARLIN Romero Martinez. They are mem- the Evangelist Parish and have The Serra Club of South Bend bers of Our Lady of Guadalupe four children: Mariel, 8; Elias, 6; Parish and have one child, Flor Christion Jr., 4; and Grace, 2. offers congratulations and prayerful best wishes to leven men, most of those newly-ordained to the Permanent Diaconate de Maria, 18. Blas Olayo of Goshen. His wife Hispanic ethnicity, will be Frederick Everett of South Bend. is María Olayo. They are mem- Eordained to the diacon- His wife is Lisa Everett. They are bers of St. John the Evangelist ate at a Mass celebrated by members of Corpus Christi Parish Parish and have four children: The call they have received is indeed a treasured gift, a gift for the Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at 11 and have three children: Joseph Lidia, 20; Sarah, 13; Patrick, 10; Church in our diocese, a gift that will bear fruit for the exciting mission a.m., June 23, at St. Matthew 20; Michael, 18; and Maria, 15. and Constantino, 8 months. of the new evangelization here in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Cathedral, South Bend. The candidates have been Ricardo García Ramos of Goshen. José Ruvalcaba Sánchez of South Bend. preparing for their ordination His wife is Christina Gomez. Bend. His wife is Rebecca - BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES - for four years, and represent the They are members of St. Patrick Ruvalcaba. They are members of inaugural group of candidates in Parish, Ligonier, and have four St. Adalbert Parish. the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South children: Tayriz, 15; Joshua, 14; Victor Sandoval Ceja of Fort Serra Club of South Bend, named Bend to be comprised entirely Isaac, 10; and Elias, 6. Wayne. His wife is Elvia Alejandro M. García García Sandoval. They are members after Saint Junipero Serra - founder of of Spanish-speaking men who received their formation in that of Mishawaka. His wife is of St. Patrick Parish and have many California missions - accepts the language. Their Mass of ordina- Juana García. They are members two children: Victor, 20; and challenge of fostering vocations and tion will also be celebrated in of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, Johanna, 18. encouraging spiritual growth. Please Spanish. South Bend, and have four chil- Hubert Vasquez Osorio of Fort dren: Jorge, 37; Narina, 34; Jario, consider joining us by contacting Ted Wayne. His wife is Virervia 29; and Jazmin, 27. Vasquez. They are members of Niezer at [email protected]. The candidates are: Giovani Muñoz Reyes of Goshen. St. Patrick Parish and have four Juan Manuel Campos of Ligonier. His wife is Virginia Muñoz. They children: Urian, 15; Abiel, 13; His wife is Martha Diaz de Leon. are members of St. John the Christian, 11; and Emanuel, 3. They are members of St. Patrick Evangelist Parish and have four Subsequent to their ordi- Parish and have four chil- children: Camila, 9; Xochitl, 7; nation, the deacons will be dren: Esteban, 24; Alondia, 21; Carim, 6; Gianni, 6 months. assigned to serve at parishes Isaac, 14; and Simon, 4. Christian E. Nieves Figueroa of within the diocese. All are wel- come and invited to attend the Marco Castillo Gómez of Warsaw. Goshen. His wife is Hilda Nieves. Mass. Congratulations to His wife is María de Jesús They are members of St. John Ricardo Garcia Ramos & Juan Manuel Campos Join AND ALL THE DIACONATE CLASS ON YOUR ORDINATION from Father Wilson Corzo and Saint Patrick Parish, Ligonier Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Saturday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral, Congratulations 1701 Miami St., South Bend - to - St. John the Evangelist Parish, Goshen congratulates Jose Ruvalcaba Sanchez Deacons Blas Olayo, Christian Nieves, and Giovani Muñoz on their diaconal ordination. AND ALL THE NEWLY ORDAINED DEACONS ¡Que el Señor bendiga su ministerio y lo haga fecundo! May the Lord bless your ministry and make it fruitful! Father Paul Ybarra, C.S.C. and St. Aldabert Church, South Bend

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BY JILL A. BOUGHTON opment is blocked because they give proper weight to the moral have access to no power at all. In dimension of our actions? the next 30 years that percentage During two full days of meet- hortly after Carolyn Woo, should drop to 42 percent, but ings, there were no lectures or Ph.D, retired as president oil and gas companies, with their committees. Instead, the full Sand CEO of Catholic Relief reserves, infrastructure, industries group met for intense dialogue Services in 2016, she began and jobs, will continue to play a in five sessions. Each session working on a major project that major role. Whatever technolo- began with a brief reflection utilized her many talents, con- gies and regulations govern the from one energy executive and tacts and passions: a dialogue energy transition, the Holy Father one investor, then proceeded to on “Energy Transition and Care and Woo are keenly aware of the consider the moral as well as the for Our Common Home.” moral imperative to avoid mak- practical dimensions of a com- As Dean of Notre Dame’s ing progress at the expense of the plex transition. Mendoza College of Business world’s poorest citizens. As part of the ongoing dia- from 1997 to 2011, she had Delegates to the meeting logue, the group will distill the both knowledge and contacts strongly agreed on the urgent points that emerged from their with leaders in the energy field. need for transition to a low- conversation and send them At CRS, she observed firsthand emissions economy that simul- back to the Holy Father. Cardinal the plight of the world’s energy- taneously provides energy to Peter Turkson, prefect of the deprived and materially poor. So Provided by Carolyn Woo those who currently do not have dicastery, supports ongoing it was no surprise that she was access. Although sometimes por- dialogue, which must expand to Dr. Carolyn Woo, center, distinguished president’s fellow for global develop- an invited speaker when Pope trayed as narrowly focused on include other sectors. Francis launched discussions ment at Purdue University and retired president and CEO of Catholic Relief the bottom line, the CEOs took Helping facilitate this dia- surrounding his 2015 encyclical, Services and dean of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, was an a long-term view that involves logue “warmed my heart,” “Laudato Si’” or “On Care for invited speaker at a recent Vatican conference for energy leaders on Pope a drastic change in priorities. said Woo, whose understand- Our Common Home.” Francis’ 2015 encyclical, “Laudato Si’” June 8-9. Justin Bartkus, Woo’s son, A closing news release said, ing of retirement has nothing June 8-9, the Vatican’s provided logistical support for the gathering. They are pictured with Pope “Above all, the energy transition to do with rest and everything Dicastery for Promoting Integral Francis at the start of the conference. must be governed by care for to do with freedom to pursue Human Development hosted 17 people and their wellbeing, espe- her passions. A member of St. CEOs and board chairmen rep- patience and dialogue and to be needs in today’s world: the care cially the poor, and including Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, resenting the world’s major oil pursued rationally and persever- of the poor and the environment future generations.” she was happy her son Justin and gas companies, renewable ingly,” as in this meeting. ...” he continued, applauding During the gathering, there Bartkus was able to provide energy companies and major “It is my hope that, having and encouraging their “resolve was a good spirit of collaboration logistical support for the gath- investors. The event was spon- demonstrated your aptitude for and courage to work together to and engagement and an honest ering. Bartkus holds theology sored by Notre Dame’s Mendoza innovation and for improving serve our common home.” exchange concerning the chal- degrees from Notre Dame and College of Business and carried the lives of many people by your Carbon-based fossil fuels now lenges change entails, includ- has been living in Rome as the same name as the dialog, creativeness and professional account for 82 percent of the ing: How rapidly can change rector of Notre Dame’s Rome Energy Transition and Care for expertise, you will use those world’s energy, and yet there are occur, and at what cost? How Villa. Observing the interactions Our Common Home. Besides skills in the service of two great 1.2 billion people whose devel- can companies be more forthright among these world leaders was Woo, planning was master- about their strategic plans without “a most unusual experience for minded by emeritus professor misleading investors? As elders in a 30-year-old,” in his mother’s Leo Burke and current Mendoza the human family, how can we words. Dean Roger Huang. According to Father John Jenkins, president of the

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will confess that as a person of the moral argument that a n June 4, in Masterpiece of Irish heritage on both sides direct attack on a human life Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Iof my family, I found the is intrinsically evil and as such WORD Rights Commission, the A MORE events in Ireland last week par- can never be permitted or legally O U.S. Supreme Court delivered a ticularly dispiriting. Not only did sanctioned. limited victory for religious free- HUMAN the nation vote, by a two-to-one Accompanying the entire pro- ON FIRE dom. margin, for the legal preroga- cess, of course, was the subtext Jack Phillips, a devoutly SOCIETY tive to kill their children in the of the Catholic Church’s cultural Christian baker, declined to use womb, but they also welcomed impotence, even irrelevance. BISHOP ROBERT BARRON his artistry to create a custom RICHARD DOERFLINGER and celebrated the vote with a Every single story that I read in wedding cake for two men, frankly sickening note of gleeful advance of the vote and subse- child is massively and perma- because his faith holds that Justices Elena Kagan and triumph. Will I ever forget the quent to it mentioned the fact nently hurt; but once the abuse marriage is only between one unnerving looks and sounds of that overwhelmingly Catholic Stephen Breyer discounted the becomes known, so are his sib- man and one woman. The men second prong of the court’s the frenzied crowd gathered to Ireland had shaken off the bale- lings, his parents, his friends, his sued, and he was found guilty of cheer their victory in the court- ful influence of the Church and argument. They said the bakers extended family, his parish. Now violating Colorado’s law against who refused to decorate cakes yard of Dublin Castle? As the had moved, finally, into the mod- multiply this process a dozen discrimination on the basis of right to abortion now sweeps ern world. How sad, of course, with anti-gay messages objected times, a hundred times, a thou- sexual orientation. to the message itself, whereas thoroughly across the Western that being up to date is appar- sand times — again, especially The Supreme Court decided world, I am put in mind of Gloria ently a function of our capacity Phillips refused to produce the in a country as small as Ireland 7-2 that Colorado’s civil rights same kind of cake for same-sex Steinem’s mocking remark from to murder the innocent. But at — and you will find that, in very commission violated Phillips’ many years ago to the effect that the same time I must admit — couples that he would have short order, the entire nation is First Amendment right to free made for any opposite-sex cou- if men could get pregnant, abor- and I say it to my shame as a filled with anger, indignation, exercise of religion. tion would be a sacrament. I say Catholic bishop—that, at least ple. These cases are different. and a legitimate thirst for setting Seven justices agreed that one In rebuttal, Justices Clarence this because abortion has indeed to a degree, I understand this things right. I do believe that or both of the following facts, become a sacrament for radical reaction. The sexual abuse of Thomas and Neil Gorsuch what we witnessed last week which may or may not apply in observed that whatever else a feminism, the one, absolutely children on the part of some was a powerfully emotional reac- future cases, were decisive. First, sacred, nonnegotiable value for Irish priests and brothers, not to wedding cake may say, it com- tion to the great crimes of the the commission exhibited hostil- municates the basic fact that so-called progressive women. mention the physical and psy- last several decades. The deeply ity toward Phillips’ faith, with One of the features of the chological abuse of young people “this is a wedding.” And that is sad truth is that the abuse of some members suggesting that exactly the claim that Phillips’ lead-up to the vote — and this perpetrated by some Irish nuns, young men and women has religion is often an excuse for has become absolutely common- as well as the pathetic handling faith could not endorse. given rise to an even more dra- injustice. Justices Samuel Alito, Gorsuch place — was the almost total of the situation by far too many matic abuse of unborn children. Second, the same commission lack of moral argument on the Irish bishops and provincials pro- and Thomas favored a more ring- When you sow the wind, you had rejected claims against bak- ing defense of Phillips’ religious part of the advocates of abortion. duced a tsunami of suffering and reap the whirlwind. ers who refused (apparently on There was a lot of political talk deep injustice. freedom — and the last two Is there a way forward for secular grounds) to bake cakes would decide in his favor on free about “rights,” though the rights And we must remember a Ireland? I think a significant with messages against gay mar- of the unborn were never men- principle enunciated by my col- speech grounds as well, as he sign of hope is the consider- riage. So, the commission went was being compelled to redefine tioned; and there were appeals to league, Father Stephen Grunow able number of people who after Phillips because he is a “health care,” though the lethal — namely, that the abuse of marriage in a way contradictory took the extremely unpopular man of faith, and/or because his to his faith. (As the late Justice threat to the health of the child children in any society, but espe- stance against this legislative particular religious beliefs offend in the womb was a nonissue. cially in one as insular and tight- Antonin Scalia said in dissenting innovation. Knowing full well them. Justice Anthony Kennedy’s from the court’s landmark 2015 There was, above all, an attempt knit as Irish society, has a tre- that they would likely lose and majority opinion found that his to manipulate people’s feelings mendously powerful ripple effect. decision on same-sex marriage, that they would be subject to religious objection “was not con- Phillips’ view of marriage was, by bringing up rare and extreme When a young person is sexually sidered with the neutrality that cases. But what one hardly ever abused, particularly by a fig- the free exercise clause requires.” heard was a real engagement ure as trusted as a priest, that BARRON, page 17 Here the consensus ends. DOERFLINGER, page 17 God wants us to experience eternal life with Him the Baptist. Prominent in the by which eternal life could be Parents asserted this, and still eternal life. He never impedes Gospels, he is a kinsman of Jesus realized. John called for rejection assert it in this culture, when us in our way to salvation. The THE and Mary, and highly revered of sin. they name their children — one exact opposite is true. He even among Christians since the time Again, this reading asserts the of the most cherished privileges gave us Jesus, the Son of God, as SUNDAY of the Lord on earth. majesty of God and proclaims of being parents. our savior. The series of readings for this that God forever is merciful and John the Baptist belonged to The choice remains with us, GOSPEL feast all enable us to think about life-giving. God. Paul would insist. We must John the Baptist’s special place St. Luke’s Gospel, the site for In turn, this aspect of John accept the fact that eternal life is MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION in Christian minds and hearts all so much detail concerning the the Baptist’s life and mission everything. We must want to be through the centuries, and about conception, birth and childhood reflects the fact that God wills with God. the reasons for this ancient of the Lord, supplies the final that people be saved. He wills The Nativity of St. John devotion. reading. that they have eternal life. God the Baptist In the first reading, the It is about the birth of John sent John. Book of Isaiah sets the stage. the Baptist, the son of Zechariah Of course, we may circumvent, Luke 1:57-66, 80 Typically eloquent, this book and Elizabeth. or negate altogether God’s will. READINGS fairly soars in its expectation A noteworthy moment is he mere scheduling of and joy, revealing feelings for the when Zechariah, the father of Sunday: Is 49:1-6 Ps 139:1-3, 13-15 celebrating a saint’s feast Redeemer. Their trust endures. John the Baptist, loses his ability Reflection Acts 13:22-26 Lk 1:57-66, 80 Tday on any Sunday sends God will rescue them. to speak. It is not a cruel act of The Church offers John the Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18 Ps a message. The Church long has They have brought the worst a harsh god. Instead, it reveals Baptist as the great model of 60:3-5, 12-13 Mt 7:1-5 preferred to observe Sundays in upon themselves. Their enemies that John the Baptist has been discipleship; as a figure, human Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, their proper sequence in Ordinary have been mighty, but God is created by God and he will be in every respect as are we, who 31-35a, 36 Ps 48:2-4, 10-11 Mt 7:6, Time, Lent, Advent and so forth. almighty, and God forgives. sent by God, for that in that time fully understood the purpose of 12-14 When a saint’s feast pre-empts For the second reading, the and place salvation will come in life — namely, to be with God. Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3 this pattern, the Church is saying Church presents a lesson from the person of Jesus. He devoted everything in his that the saint, and the saint’s Ps 119:33-37, 40 Mt 7:15-20 the Acts of the Apostles. St. Paul This special role of John the life, and finally his life itself, to Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17 Ps 79:1b-5, life, have extraordinary lessons speaks in this reading, telling his Baptist, and of its origin even serving this purpose. 8-9 Mt 7:21-29 for us. audience that God always has in his conception and birth, is John’s life calls us to Friday: Acts 12:1-11 Ps 34:2-9 2 Tm This weekend, instead of intended for humans to possess emphasized in the fact that God imitation, to see nothing as more noting the Twelfth Sunday eternal life, that Jesus made this names him. Naming of persons, important than to be with God. 4:6-8, 17-18 Mt 16:13-19 in Ordinary Time, the Church life available and that John the as of things, for the ancient The readings remind us that Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19 Ps calls us to reflect upon St. John Baptist boldly gave the criteria Jews had a proprietary quality. God wills that we experience 74:1-7, 20-21 Mt 8:5-17 June 24, 2018 COMMENTARY 17 Finding refreshment SCRIPTURE SEARCH® any Catholic women try questions and getting into her very hard to be Proverbs teenage mind. Later, praying my Gospel for June 24, 2018 M31 wives and mothers. rosary and other prayers while I EVERYDAY Luke 1:57-66, 80 It’s an excellent goal, but frankly walk, lingering over thoughts of sometimes it can be exhausting. the meditations and mysteries CATHOLIC Following is a word search based on the Gospel Are we doing enough? Are our and also the people for whom I reading for the feast of the Nativity of St. John the efforts going to pay off? If we am praying. Stretch. Take a deep are doing what we are supposed breath. Make yourself some tea. Baptist. The words can be found in all directions in to be doing, why is life still so Fix your hair and straighten your THERESA A. THOMAS the puzzle. hard? clothes so you feel pretty. These These thoughts were swirl- are all breaks we need while very moment. For example, if THE TIME ELIZABETH BIRTH ing in my head recently, and I we are striving to become the the mystery you choose is the A SON NEIGHBORS THE LORD wanted to offer a few ideas. women God calls us to be. Annunciation, when the angel GREAT MERCY EIGHTH DAY HIS FATHER Doing the right things are This afternoon is going to Gabriel came to Mary and asked CALLED JOHN TABLET AMAZED important: Being the right per- be crazy busy, driving-wise. I her to be the mother of Jesus, HIS MOUTH OPENED TONGUE son is equally so. We are not have commitments, so at noon; you may just want to sit on that FREED FEAR CAME OVER machines. We are human beings, 3 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.; 7:15 p.m.; a moment. Surely she was like HAND STRONG DESERT who need connection, interac- and possibly, depending on my other girls, with hopes and day- tion, encouragement and rest. husband’s schedule, 9 p.m. But dreams about her life. However, Taking a planned vacation so far I’m not feeling at all pres- she immediately gave her fiat, CALLED JOHN is good and healthy. So too is sured. That’s just what today is her “yes.” In doing so, she exem- planning a night out with your going to be. I’m not going to get plified complete trust in God for EL I ZABETHAND spouse. But we also need to find any closets cleaned, schedules her future. How can I, you may moments each and every day organized or laundry done. But ask, demonstrate similar trust I USROBHG I ENO that refresh and renew our spirits the time driving can be quality in my life? What might God be G I GH I SFATHER so we can be channels of grace time with the child with whom asking me to do in this very to our families. It’s okay to rest. I am driving. On the way back moment? HRNNH I SMOUTH It’s okay to rest. from dropping her off I can roll Another way to contemplate T EOOOOP J LMT T It’s okay to rest! down the windows and just is to open the Bible and meditate (Get the picture?) think, or turn on the radio. It’s on a short scripture verse. Soak HVRNNTDLWKHE As I write this, I am sitting part of my job of wife and moth- it in. Memorize it. That way you DOTRAEFCHOEL near an open screened door. A er to transport these children, to can pull it out whenever you gentle cool breeze is wafting watch their recitals or classes or need it. Try these verses for start- AESTLB I RTHLB in and I hear a stop-and-start other things when invited. It is ers: Luke 12:27-40, Mark 4:30- YMZLLDENEPOA melody of various birds, chirp- sometimes more important to be 34, Psalm 147:11, Joshua 1:9. ing their songs. I homeschool than to do. The point is, to be the women NAAAHGDESERT my youngest, and she just asked The trick to not burning out, we are called to be — and this is ACCEM I TEHTDL me if she could take her hand- or to being refreshing after feel- also relevant for men — we must writing outside and do it on the ing overwhelmed, is to pull take time to refresh. We must NDGREATMERCY patio table. Of course, I said! I back and find something that allow God to pour His grace into © 2018 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com am taking my moment, or one of you personally find fulfilling. us, so we can offer that to others. them, that I will have throughout Prayer. Exercise. Quiet. Music. Peace. today. Enjoying a cup of hot cof- Gardening. Picking a bouquet June 17 57 Mail fee, pondering as I stood near for your table. Spontaneously Theresa Thomas is the wife of David he and 24, 2018 58 Otherwise the window this morning, was splurging on an ice cream for and the mother of nine children. 59 Sticky black stuff another moment. A lingering the crew in the van. Cleaning out DOWN hug with my husband before he a drawer because, darn it — it ross ord C W 1 Shade tree BARRON, from page 16 walked out the door this morn- bugs you every time you open it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 T 2 Ghost's greeting ing for work was another. Other Carve out time and space for ridicule and perhaps even the 12 13 14 3 British thermal unit moments to refresh were: a hot these things. And don’t be afraid 4 Attractive shower, where the water pours to just find a little, quiet corner loss of their professional posi- 15 16 17 tions, they courageously argued 5 Mid-Eastern dwellers over and cares melt away. A to think. Meditate. Contemplate. 18 19 20 for life. On that foundation, 6 Pressure unit break at lunchtime for a brisk Conjure up an image of one of 21 22 23 24 25 7 John would not walk, sans makeup — I got to the mysteries of the rosary and much of value can be built. But unfasten these absorb that vitamin D — with ask God to show you how it what Ireland most needs at this 26 27 28 29 30 31 8 Capital of Nationalist moment—and indeed for the my daughter, mostly just asking is relevant in your life at this 32 33 34 35 China next hundred years—are saints 9 Thin strand 36 37 38 39 and mystics. Moral arguments 10 Not working cake is not speech, they cite past can and should be made, but 40 41 42 11 Require 16 Northwest by west DOERFLINGER, from page 16 decisions sacred to the most lib- if the Church wants to recover 43 44 45 46 47 eral judges: It is at least as much its standing as a shaper of 20 Left out of gear “until 15 years ago, the unani- the Irish culture, it has to pro- 48 49 50 51 52 53 21 Cloister ___ mous judgment of all genera- “speech” as nude dancing, cross burning by white supremacists duce men and women who 54 55 56 22 Baker's need tions and all societies.”) 23 Particle and flag burning. give themselves radically to 57 58 59 Ironies abound in the justices’ 25 David was a man And in answer to those who the Gospel. It needs figures in opinions. © 2018 www.tri-c-a-publications.com God's own __ say Phillips’ views are too offen- the mold of Teresa of Calcutta, Kennedy’s opinion is ironic Readings: Ez 17:22-24 2Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4: 26-34 27 Four-door sive to protect, they cite a past Oscar Romero, Francis of 29 Post-traumatic stress because the prejudice against Assisi, Dorothy Day — indeed and Is 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26 and Lk 1:57-66, 80 religious views of marriage that court decision declaring that disorder other people’s finding a view of St. Patrick, St. Brendan, St. 30 A sower scattered he criticizes in Colorado officials Columbanus and St. Brigid. And ACROSS 28 Kind of circular shape can be found in his own 2015 offensive “is a reason for accord- 31 Stops it requires men and women of 1 Recede 32 Rent 34 Remake opinion on same-sex marriage. ing it constitutional protection.” The court said that in defense of prayer, like the founders of the 4 Lids 33 Take away 37 Away from home While he gave lip service to the 35 Commandments the free speech of Hustler maga- great Benedictine, Franciscan, 8 St. Thomas was one 39 Slime idea that “reasonable and sin- 12 Abraham's nephew 36 Bread maker 41 Calls to zine. Dominican, Cistercian and 38 Medicated cere people” may disagree with Trappist houses that still dot 13 __ Major (Big Dipper) 43 Animals went in ark the court, he also suggested that For now, Christians who 14 Military officer 40 "We walk by ___" accept the millennia-old defini- the Irish countryside — and like by ___ such people are guilty of bigotry 15 God will plant cedar here 42 Chances of winning 44 Sickle used when tion of marriage have as much the strange denizens of Skellig 17 Island 43 Should run on time and ignorance. So, Kennedy’s Michael, who for six centuries seed is rhetoric helped create the prob- constitutional protection as 18 Spider home 46 Tool 45 St. ___ de la Roche racists and pornographers. And clung to the edges of the world 19 Dunked into 48 Deceit 47 Desperate lem in Colorado. Either he has off the coast of Ireland and lived 49 Being noticeable mellowed since or he is not very some justices disagree even with 21 "Called from birth, 50 Sign language that. in total dependence upon God. from my mother's ___" 54 Opaque gem 51 Fishermen used self-aware. Finally, only prayer, witness, 24 Birds shall dwell 55 Consumer 52 Certified public There is also irony, perhaps Richard Doerflinger worked in the radical trust in divine provi- in ___ 56 Environmental pro- accountant deliberate, in conservative jus- dence, honest preaching, and 26 Declares tection agency (abbr) 53 Holds the grain tices’ argument for Phillips’ free- Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of the living of the radical Gospel dom of speech. To those who say will undo the damage done last decorating a custom wedding Catholic Bishops. He writes from Washington state. month. Answer Key can be found on page 19 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 24, 2018 Books on saints, secrets, Mary for children’s summer reading

BY REGINA LORDAN “The Pope’s Cat” by Jon M. Sweeney, Each year one collection of illustrated by Roy DeLeon. Paraclete poetry stands out among the oth- Press (Brewster, Massachusetts, 2018). ers, and “Hidden City” wins the YARDLEY, Pa. (CNS) — The fol- 62 pp., $9.99. prize. The beautifully illustrated lowing books are suitable for Young lovers of Pope Francis poems will appeal to the city- summer reading: and cats beware: You’ll be dwelling or city-exploring child hooked by this new series that who may not notice or appreci- “The Miracle of the Bread, the Fish and displays the tenderness of an ate God’s beauty in nature amid the Boy” by Anthony DeStefano, illustrat- already beloved pope. True to the concrete wilderness that is ed by Richard Cowdrey. Harvest House his form of loving all of God’s urban life. Creeping through the creation, Pope Francis adopts bricks, crouching in the bushes Publishers (Eugene, Oregon, 2018). 31 and hunting in the night are pp., $14.99. a stray cat who needs a little tender loving care (and a bath) wildlife: moss and birds, feral “The Miracle of the Bread, cats and raccoons. The collage the Fish and the Boy” retells the before becoming more comfort- able in the papal quarters. This illustrations add to the feelings famous story from the Gospel of of a busy city alive with life; the John in which Jesus miraculously first novel in a series (to be fol- lowed by “Margaret’s Night in poems rhythmically coincide multiplied enough bread and fish with the changing seasons. Ages to feed a crowd of thousands. St. Peter’s”) introduces us to Margaret, a sweet stray cat in 4-8. It is told from the viewpoint of CNS “Marian Consecration for Children: that little boy, spotted by Andrew need of a warm home and food. These are the covers of “Saintly Rhymes for Modern Times” by Meghan in the crowd, who had just five We learn just a little bit about Bringing Mary to Life in Young Hearts small loaves and two small fish Bausch and “Marian Consecration for Children: Bringing Mary to Life in Young her and a little bit about the and Minds.” by Carrie Gress. Tan Books to share. In this adaptation, Hearts and Minds” by Carrie Gress. They are reviewed by Regina Lordan. pope’s daily life, making readers (Charlotte, North Carolina, 2018). 170 we learn that the little boy had eager for more. Ages 4-8. pp., $14.95. intended to use that food as a not only became a miracle for younger listeners while the text “God Knows It’s My Birthday” by Following the universal gift to his mother, who desper- the thousands, it also created a is appropriate for a broader age Angela M. Burrin, illustrated by Andrew Church’s first celebration of the ately needed a break from hard- special miracle just for his fam- range of readers. Enjoy read- Everitt-Stewart. Word Among Us Press feast of Mary, Mother of the ship. And yet his generous gift of ily. The illustrations are bright ing the story aloud first without (Frederick, Maryland, 2017). 29 pp., Church, a book just for children sacrificing for and trusting Jesus enough to grab the attention of revealing its title, and see how $14.95. on Marian consecration seems your children discover the famil- This sweet book will give your quite timely and fills a needed iar miracle unfolding as told child (or godchild) all they need void on bookshelves. As the through their perspective. Ages to know at a young age: He or author describes, “Marian con- 4-8. she is special because he or she secration is making a gift of our- selves to the Queen of Heaven “Saintly Rhymes for Modern Times” by was created by a loving and all- knowing God, Jesus is our gift so that she may better be able Meghan Bausch. Our Sunday Visitor. to direct us, mother us, and (Huntington, Indiana, 2018). 28 pp., from God, and Mary is Jesus’ mother. Within these pages, love us in a way most pleasing $16.95. author Angela M. Burrin speaks to God.” It contains 33 days of Resist the temptation to wince directly to children letting them preparation with a short reflec- at the possibility of yet another know these simple, yet profound tion, discussion points, trivia and children’s book on saints. This truths that will set them up for prayers. Similar to adult Marian one is different and will be a a foundation of faith. The book consecrations, the days lead up special keepsake for little ones. is a journal, and children are to a Marian feast day that will “Saintly Rhymes for Modern encouraged to draw pictures and become special to your children Times” is a compilation of poems write about special memories as they prepare and potentially featuring 18 holy men and and milestones. Parents can throughout their lifetime. Simple, women. The poems are short, guide younger children, making practical and fun, the book is full sweet and meaningful: They it appropriate for a broader range of meaningful anecdotes, special include all the information a of ages. Ages 4-9. prayers, facts about saints and child needs to know about that interesting revelations about the particular saint in a few short “Hidden City: Poems of Urban Church. Are you passionate few rhyming lines. The saints are Wildlife” by Sarah Grace Tuttle, illustrat- “Molly McBride and the Party paired with beautifully unique ed by Amy Schimler-Safford. Eerdmans Invitation: A Story About the Virtue illustrations made with overlay- Books for Young Readers (Grand Rapids, about teaching? ing photographs. Ages 2 and up. of Charity” by Jean Schoonover-Egolf. Michigan, 2018). 48 pp., $17. Gracewatch Media (Winona, Minnesota, 2018). 31 pp., $11. Molly McBride and her friends Join our team! easily teach your school-aged children (and without them even knowing!) about how to be charitable to others in their Saint Elizabeth Ann daily lives. One in a series, “Molly McBride and the Party Seton Catholic School Invitation” is the story of young Fort Wayne, Angola, Auburn and Warsaw Molly facing a familiar con- flict: Who should she invite to Now hiring a part-time technology teacher to her party? She wants to leave 4121 Hillegas Rd. Ft. 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V ENCUENTRO, from page 1 the love Christ throughout our region, our country and our world. This is our mission, the mission of the Church.” Experiences Ernesto Benetiz and Yareli Nopal of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Goshen shared their thoughts about the Encuentro. Benetiz said he felt the process gave “hope for everyone. Most people don’t feel like they can talk. This is an opportunity to raise our voice,” he said. “We are the voice for everyone who is not close to the Catholic Church. It is also a great oppor- Photos by Jodi Marlin tunity to feel we are all together Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades speaks to representatives of 13 Indiana, Illinois and in community in the United Wisconsin dioceses during the opening Mass of the Region 7 V Encuentro States — we are one Church.” gathering at the University of Notre Dame June 8. Nopal said she hopes the outcome will be “Everyone getting united — especially the Anglo and Hispanic com- munities. ”There is still much work to be done, she added, as “sometimes there is even a bar- rier between even the bilingual and Spanish-speaking-only communities in parishes.” Benetiz said he believes the Encuentro process can help the diocese as a whole, because the participants are discovering “weaknesses and strengths, and what we need to influence spiri- tual growth.” “Also, when we share our thoughts and feelings we make Alicia Carrillo of St. Patrick Parish, Ligonier, gave a personal testimony at our voices count,” he added. the gathering about how the Holy Spirit worked through her as she over- “It helps the diocese grow more came shyness and began going door to door to share God’s Word and invite and lets the bishop know we Hispanic residents of her community to become involved with the Church are open and willing to work to and attend Mass. make our faith, our diocese and our Church grow.” Jose Ruiz, also from St. John government-type entity, rather awareness of the need for more the Evangelist, agreed. “The than a place to increase their formation and more partnership Encuentro is a great opportuni- faith. Some also do not have an between the clergy and the lay ty to express our thoughts and immigration status that would people. He said as the Hispanic issues in the community and allow them to evangelize at will population continues to grow in especially in the family, and the — for example, in prisons, which the U.S. it is a large part of the family is very important for the require identification to enter. Church, and there are several community and for the Church.” Alicia Carrillo, also from St. different issues that must be Ruiz chose to participate pri- Patrick Parish in Ligonier, gave addressed. marily in the small-group dis- a moving personal testimony He said young people are cussions about family ministry. about how the Holy Spirit worked questioning where they stand in He said he hopes one of the end through her as she stepped out the Church, and that the Church results of the Encuentro process of her comfort zone and began can no longer justify its action will be to promote unity among going door to door to share or inaction by saying ‘this is immigrants. “We are in the Octaviano Ulloa of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin, shares a point made God’s Word and invite Hispanic just what we do’ — and relying middle of two cultures, because by his discussion group with a plenary session of V Encuentro Region 7 repre- residents of her community to on those who leave as teens or we can understand the Anglo sentatives at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, on Saturday, June 9. become involved with the Church young adults to come back when culture and they (immigrants) and attend Mass. She learned, they have children. can understand us. We are the she said, that “This is not the “That’s shown to be false,” same Church — one God, and time to be inside, but rather to be Everett said. “If they are not one nation under God.” Work sessions new Hispanic leadership to help outside — there are millions of experiencing Christ first and fore- Mirna Rodriguez from St. individuals discern vocations, people waiting for help.” most the traditions and things Patrick Parish in Ligonier said Attendees met in small groups and the teaching of seminarians She said when people are they see as obligations will be she learned at the regional to discuss specific issues and pri- about other cultures; problems addicts, for example, others tend seen as irrelevant.” gathering about the different orities. After lunch in the Morris included a lack of general and to be critical — but that’s not As to how the V Encuentro aspects of Church life and the Inn on Saturday, they then dis- Spanish-language information what the addict needs. He or she process is specifically going to needs that people in different cussed jointly the areas of posi- about vocations and lack of sup- needs someone to be close to help the Diocese of Fort Wayne- churches have. She felt the big- tive growth in Hispanic ministry port within Hispanic families for them, to accompany them. She South Bend, Everett said, “Now gest concerns voiced were the within their parishes, as well vocations. cited a quote from Pope Francis we can help keep the focus on need for support for catechists as problems and opportunities During a discussion about about being willing to take on the what needs to be done and to and the problem of keeping within each area of focus. evangelization, the sugges- odor of the sheep and explained motivate people on all levels. young people in the Church. Regarding vocations, for tions included developing new that it meant being willing to give This is not a time to be apathetic Rodriguez said she realized example, they said encourage- programs for young adults and a person a hug even if they’re or even discouraged — it’s a that different churches share ment was needed for all their children, bringing in both eccle- dirty — in other words, meeting time to take stock of where we these and other issues, and was parishioners to spend time in sial and lay leadership in order them where they are. are and make changes.” encouraged that at the regional prayer for vocations and promote to help parishes determine how Rodriguez said she felt like gathering participants shared vocations to young adults, and to encourage Hispanic parishio- The Church evolves through this process, “Even the several different ideas to resolve for the Church to provide bilin- ners to evangelize. Among the pope is connected to our voice them. gual priests. Opportunities men- obstacles noted was that some Everett said what has come and our faces.” tioned included a rising tide of Hispanics see the parish as a out of V Encuentro so far is an