50¢ May 6, 2007 Volume 81, No. 18 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Priest Regional anointing of the sick offers jubilarians Diocesan and Holy Cross priests celebrate anniversaries strength, healing to believers Pages 9-12

Sesquicentennial event to also be celebrated in South Bend May 13 ‘We will continue fighting BY DEB WAGNER to prevent this’ FORT WAYNE — The 2007 Sesquicentennial Jubilee Mexico City legislator celebration continued in Fort Wayne on April 29 with the Regional Anointing of the Sick taking place in the opposes abortion initiative Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The pews Page 4 that formed the middle aisle of the cathedral were filled with the faithful seated in every other row. Bishop John M. D’Arcy was the celebrant, and there were several other priests in attendance to help admin- ister the sacrament. Encyclical on love People have been anointed since the early years of the church on various parts of the body and sometimes was a gift even at certain geographical locations. Pope Paul VI (1972) said that, for the Latin rite, anointing of the dan- Notre Dame holds “Deus gerously ill should occur on the forehand and hands if Caritas Est” conference at all possible. A single anointing on the forehead or other part of the body is permitted due to the serious Page 5 health condition of the recipient. The faithful who are eligible for the sacrament of the anointing of the sick are the elderly who become weaker, although no illness is present; those with a serious medical condition awaiting surgery; sick chil- ‘The Call of Fatima’ dren who possess enough maturity of reason to benefit from the sacrament; and, the seriously mentally ill pro- Movie and book vided they can be helped and not harmed by the rite. based on Sister Lucia The administration of oils by a priest offers strength Page 18 and health to recipients. DEB WAGNER Bishop D’Arcy reiterated these words as he began Fort Wayne Catholics celebrated the regional anointing of the sick, an event of the the Mass by saying, “Jesus Christ desires to be espe- cially close to the ill, aging and handicapped of any Sesquicentennial Jubilee, on Sunday, April 29 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. In the photo, Bishop John M. D’Arcy lays hands on those in the front pew, from left, Cindy Scheele, Lois Boomer (with the bishop) and Jim Boomer. Procession and XLT ANOINT, PAGE 3 Young people celebrate, BISHOP BLESSES ALTAR AT adore the Eucharist Queen of Peace Parish marks Page 20 NOLL CENTER its 50th anniversary Parish celebrates its growth, Bishop D’Arcy celebrates Mass

The land surrounding the church and BY JENNIFER OCHSTEIN parish, he explained, offers the parish growth opportunities that others may not MISHAWAKA — The mark of the first 50 realize are there. years of the Queen of Peace Parish centers Recently added wings to the Queen of around growth. Peace School and the Established in 1957 to serve Catholics in The Queen of likely future addition of eastern St. Joseph County, Queen of Peace Peace Parish a gymnasium all signify DON CLEMMER Parish marked its 50th anniversary with a anniversary will the parish’s continued Bishop John M. D’Arcy anoints with oil the Mass celebrated by Bishop John M. be featured in the growth. D’Arcy April 28. May 27 issue of “It shows the impor- altar for the new chapel at the Archbishop “Celebrations are always important, and Today’s Catholic tance of a Catholic edu- Noll Catholic Center in Fort Wayne at an the parish is continually growing,” said cation,” Father Hire Carol Cone, pastoral associate at Queen of said. April 24 dedication Mass. The altar, built Peace. “It’s always important to remember Cone added that the parish’s first 50 where you’ve come from as well as where years signifies the continued spreading of by Don Shutt, and the presence of the you’re going.” the Gospel in eastern St. Joseph County. Eucharist and the new chapel prompted Father Richard Hire said the growing “Pope John Paul II said the millennium parish — with 900 families, in a growing is the new springtime for the church,” said Bishop D’Arcy to say that the Archbishop area with the potential for the parish to Noll Center was finally complete. grow even more — is worth celebrating. QUEEN, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 6, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the ‘Everything which our Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 Redeemer accomplished has PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy

EDITOR: Tim Johnson ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer passed into the sacraments’ STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad The classic words of Pope Gregory the children if marriage is their vocation. How Editorial Department Great, which are found in the Catechism of then could something like this happen? God PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan the Catholic Church, are appropriate here: has also given us free will; we are made in FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, “Everything which our Redeemer accom- his image, and this freedom is his special plished has passed into the sacraments.” gift. We are also touched by sin and evil. Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, NEWS On a lovely Sunday afternoon at the Most of us place great value on life, but Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, there are some who do not. We must be Denise Fedorow, Sister Margie &NOTES Jesus Christ passed among the elderly and protected from such people, and so we have Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Ochstein, infirm, strengthening them as he did for the the long blue line of those who stand guard Theresa Thomas, Kristi Ward BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY man born blind, the man with the withered in our communities. It is also a thin blue hand, the woman with the hemorrhage and line. It is sad that the only time we bring to Business Department so many others. our minds the firefighters and police offi- It was especially appropriate that this be cers, men and women who stand guard over BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice done on Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus our communities is when there is a great AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber The rite of anointing Sacraments are Easter events. They are Christ, the good shepherd, through his loss. Let us pray for Nick Polizzotto and for BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol church and through other shepherds contin- our bravest and finest and for their families [email protected] born from the paschal event. That is to say, they are born from the blood of Christ, ues to care for the flock. who send them out each morning and pray Those of us who have the charism of the that the dreaded call in the night may never Advertising Sales from his death and resurrection. It was common among the Fathers of the shepherd must be faithful and our hearts come. Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) Church, and it is mentioned in the docu- must be pure and devoted to his work, And let us do something about the (260) 456-2824 ments of the Second Vatican Council and which should always be considered as a prevalence of guns everywhere. Judy Kearns (South Bend area) the Catechism of the Catholic Church that privilege and not a burden. (574) 234-0687 the church was born from the side of Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Christ, from the blood and water flowing A date worth noting forth from the lance cast by the Roman sol- A weekend to remember On May 1, I will be pastor of this dio- Published weekly except the last dier. So it was that it was my privilege to Off early at 5:55 a.m. on a lovely cese for 22 years. It seems like a moment. Sunday in June, second and fourth preside this past Sunday at a solemn anoint- Saturday morning to the delightful town of How could the years have passed so fast? I weeks in July, second week in August ing of the sick. This took place in the Culver to join with Father Glenn Kohrman remember the cloudy spring day, with light and last week in December by the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. at the Culver Academy for the confirmation showers, and my family present in the front Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, As always in this diocese, it will be repeat- of 17 students. This year, as part of our row. I recall 150 people who came from 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort ed in a few weeks, on May 13, at the co- jubilee, all of our confirmations will be Boston, including about 80 priests, and Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage cathedral of St. Matthew in South Bend. together in September, first at the Joyce especially my dear mother who was the one paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and additional These two events are part of our celebration Center at Notre Dame on Sept. 16, and then making the sacrifice since, along with my mailing office. of our jubilee year. on Sept. 30 at the Memorial Coliseum, Fort sisters, I was seeing to her care. The next POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: There was quite a large crowd on hand, Wayne. This was done in the last jubilee day I returned to the work God had given Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort and eight priests, including myself, went observance in the year 2000. We hope this me, and she returned to her home of 40 Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: through the cathedral three times. The first will be memorable in bringing the diocese years to pray her rosary, think of bygone [email protected]. was for a brief imposition of hands, as together one more time during this sacred days and prepare her pure and beautiful required for the sacrament. Then came the jubilee year. heart to meet her Savior. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in anointing, and finally, we went through the So not many confirmations this spring. It has been a privilege to be bishop in advance, one year $20. Bundle rates church again to distribute the body and One at Culver Academy because the stu- this place, and every day is a gift. available on request. Single copy 50¢. blood of Christ. dents will not be here in September. This past week I also had a meeting with In his beautiful apostolic exhortation, Off then to Mishawaka where I celebrat- the Council of Teachers. The council is MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort “Sacramentum Caritatis” (“on the ed the golden jubilee Mass at Queen of made up of teachers from throughout the Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) Sacrament of Charity”), Pope Benedict Peace Parish honoring the 50th anniversary diocese. I have committed to attend two 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. speaks of the link between the Eucharist of that parish. The school, which reopened meetings every year. It has helped me to BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South a few years ago, now has eight full grades, understand more clearly the concerns of our Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- and the other sacraments. Here is what he 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. says in reference to the sacrament of the having had its first graduation this past teachers and has helped them understand sick and the holy Eucharist: year. I believe they expect about 265 stu- the responsibilities of the bishop in our dio- News deadline is the Monday morn- dents in the fall, making it the largest cese. These meetings also made possible ing before publication date. “Jesus did not only send his disciples forth to heal Catholic elementary school in Mishawaka. many improvements which we have been Advertising deadline is nine days the sick (cf. Mt 10:8; Lk 9:2, 10:9); he also instituted We expect in the years ahead they will be a able to make for our teachers and which before publication date. a specific sacrament for them: the anointing of the strong feeder school for Marian High will continue as a close link. sick. The Letter of James attests to the presence of School. It was a joy to be with Father LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- this sacramental sign in the early Christian commu- Richard Hire and his parish. comes original, signed letters about nity (cf. 5: 4-16). If the Eucharist shows how Christ’s Back then to Fort Wayne late at night to Cultural comments issues affecting church life. Although sufferings and death have been transformed into prepare for the Mass of Anointing on we cannot publish every letter we Imagine, five wins in six games with the love, the anointing of the sick, for its part, unites Sunday. A journey of over 200 miles. Yankees! How could it all be possible? receive, we strive to provide a bal- the sick with Christ’s self-offering for the salvation anced representation of expressed of all, so that they too, within the mystery of the Ah, but it is early. It is only May, but opinions and a variety of reflections communion of saints, can participate in the there is good reason for hope. A win over on life in the church.We will choose redemption of the world. ... Attentive pastoral care A sad journey the Yankees is always special. But imagine, letters for publication based on read- shown to those who are ill brings great spiritual After completing these notes on a lovely five out of six. By the way, if you ever er interest, timeliness and fairness. benefit to the entire community, since whatever we Sunday afternoon, I drove to South Bend want a great breakfast, go to the Culver Readers may agree or disagree with do to one of the least of our brothers and sisters, for the second time in two days to be pres- Tavern in downtown Culver. I was privi- the letter writers’ opinions. Letters we do to Jesus himself.” (cf. Mt 25:40). ent at the Mass for Cpl. Nick Polizzotto, leged to go there with Bob Novak and must not exceed 500 words. All let- — Pope Benedict XVI: “Sacramentum Caritatis,” 22 who was shot and killed. I expect there will Father Glenn Kohrman and some members ters must be signed and include a be hundreds of policemen marching, com- of the Culver Academy community. I am phone number and address for verifi- I was impressed by the large turnout and ing from all over Indiana and beyond, to sure it is one of the best breakfasts in north- cation.We reserve the right to edit show their love and respect for a fallen ern Indiana. letters for legal and other concerns. as always by the reverence of our people. When it was over, I turned to Father Ken comrade. I wish to be there to honor those The Mass for Nicholas Polizzotto was Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, Sarrazine, pastor of St. Joseph, Roanoke, who stand in guard over our communities filled with emotion. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN and St. Catherine, Nix Settlement, and and to pray for the fallen officer, a graduate See you all next week. 46856-1169; or e-mail: asked to be anointed. I don’t have any ail- of Christ the King School. [email protected] ments, but by age I’m getting close to the Such a terrible killing is never the will of time when it is appropriate. I tried to do God. God is the God of the living and not ISSN 0891-1533 what I had asked the congregation to do, the dead. He wishes all to have a full and USPS 403630 namely, open my heart in faith to this gift. rich life and to see their children and grand- MAY 6, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima Mother’s Day to be rededicated May 13 collection assists

NOTRE DAME — The Indiana Catholic Charities Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross invites the community to join in rededicating the Shrine My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, of Our Lady of Fatima. The reded- The church has traditionally dedicated the month of May to ication ceremony will take place special devotion to Mary, the mother of God. It is in Mary’s exam- on Sunday, May 13, at 3 p.m. ple of service and intercession, shown in a wonderful way at the Holy Cross Father David T. Tyson, wedding at Cana, that the church finds her own model of motherly provincial superior of the Indiana love, which consists in bringing people closer to Christ while Province, will preside and preach. responding with concrete help to their human needs. Next week- The shrine is located along end, when we honor as a nation the great vocation of motherhood, Indiana State Road 933, directly we will have a special opportunity to share in the motherly love of across from the main entrance to the church by contributing to the traditional Mothers’ Day collec- Saint Mary’s College. It consists tion for Catholic Charities. of six marble figures carved by The money received in this collection will be used to help those Luisi of Pietrasanta, Italy. The who are in need right here in our own diocese. In a special way it shrine commemorates the appear- will be used to support mothers who are poor, homeless or ances of the Blessed Virgin Mary refugees; mothers who need individual, marriage and family coun- to three shepherd children, Lucia, seling; mothers who are pressured in one way or another to have Francisco and Jacinta, outside the an abortion and who need psychological and financial assistance little town of Fatima, Portugal, in PROVIDED BY THE CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS throughout their pregnancies; mothers who are trying to escape sit- 1917. The feast day of Our Lady This historical photo shows the solemn dedication of the Shrine of Our uations of physical abuse and who need safe shelter and perhaps of Fatima, May 13, recalls the first Lady of Fatima in October of 1952 at Notre Dame. job training; and mothers who need affordable, quality childcare appearance, while the sixth and while they work to put food on the table for their families. final appearance took place on Several years later a retreat center, the Liturgy of the Word in the In the name of Mary, the mother of the Savior, who spent her Oct. 13. Mary’s message to the dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima, chapel, those gathered will process life looking out for the needs of others and drawing them close to three children and to the whole was constructed on the property. out to the shrine for a rosary, fol- her Son, I ask you to be as generous as you can with this collec- world was one of the absolute For many years, daily devo- lowed then by a blessing and tion. importance of prayer, and especial- tions were held at the shrine. It crowning of the statue of Fatima. Sincerely yours in our Lord, ly the rosary, for world peace. was also the location of many out- Representatives from local Holy The vision for the shrine at door Masses and Marian novenas, Cross parishes and the University Notre Dame originated with a celebrating special occasions. of Notre Dame community will be group of laymen who sought to Several of those novenas drew assisting in the celebration. Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy spread devotion to Our Lady of over 3,000 people to the shrine. After the ceremony, everyone is Fatima. They offered to erect the In 2005, Holy Cross converted invited to a brief reception in the outdoor, public shrine on behalf of the retreat center into a community Our Lady of Fatima House. Tours the Holy Cross Mission Band, as residence. The purpose of the of the remodeled residence will part of their work in preaching and upcoming rededication ceremony also be available. giving retreats. is to reintroduce the broader public The entrance to the Shrine of Over 2,000 people attended the to the shrine as well as to the Our Lady of Fatima is on the east shrine’s solemn dedication, which beautiful Stations of the Cross that side of Indiana State Road 933 just took place Oct. 19, 1952. Servant accompany it. Both the shrine and south of the stoplight for the main of God, Holy Cross Father Patrick the stations are open daily for entrance of Saint Mary’s College. Peyton, known throughout the prayer and pilgrimage until dusk. Parking for the rededication cere- world for his work in spreading The rededication ceremony on mony will be available on the devotion to Mary and to the May 13 will begin in the chapel of grounds of Our Lady of Fatima rosary, preached at the ceremony. Our Lady of Fatima House. After House. to them in the Eucharist, where those who suffer is therefore pleas- Christ’s death and resurrection are ing to God because it is given back ANOINT made ever present for us. to his body of believers. Jim and Lois Boomer of St. The bishop explained that “the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Charles Borromeo Parish, Fort outpouring of love took place on Wayne, found the service to “be the cross and the birth of the kind. The Easter season is the sea- very comforting.” Lois was church came from this suffering. son of this sacrament. Everything reminded during this Mass, “God is Jesus Christ made suffering good. our Redeemer accomplished is with me in sickness and in health.” He encouraged people to join with passed on through the sacraments. The Boomers brought with others because Jesus Christ desires This is the sacrament of healing them a friend named Cindy it. We are strengthened by faith, and strength. You will find that in Scheele, who recently attended a hope and love.” Such a sentiment the strength and healing you will healing service at her daughter’s can also be found in St. Paul’s be better and even healed if it is parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Letter to the Galatians (6:2), fol- the will of God.” in Carmel. Cindy has a pain pump lowers are encouraged to “carry The bishop continued by passing implanted in her abdomen but has each other’s burdens, and in this on the comments of Pope Benedict not experienced any pain since the way you will fulfill the law of JENNIFER OCHSTEIN XVI to the people. Pope Benedict visit to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Christ.” Bishop John M. D’Arcy celebrates Mass for the 50th anniversary at Queen addresses the people who are ill and Carmel. aging, suffering in any way by say- Seated a few pews back from Regional celebration of of Peace Catholic Church in Mishawaka April 28. ing they should join their pain and the Boomers were Judy and Dave the loss of abilities from times past Kable along with Frances Koors, anointing of sick to be gious education program even to the suffering of Jesus Christ. Judy’s mother. They came from St. held in South Bend before the school — one of the Regardless of condition, people Mary’s of the Assumption Parish QUEEN best in the diocese,” Father Hire who suffer have done so much good in Decatur. Frances has cancer and SOUTH BEND — A regional said. “And it has a love of social in their lives. Therefore, they are is recovering from a recent fall. celebration of the sacrament of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 activities. It has a lot of things encouraged to accept this suffering Dave has heart problems. This the anointing of the sick will take going on here.” as the will of God. family thought it was simply place at St. Matthew Cathedral. Cone, noting that when the “We don’t go for all the bells The bishop and other priests in “wonderful” to do something spiri- Bishop John M. D’Arcy will pre- Queen of Peace Parish reopened and whistles, but we are true to attendance approached those seek- tual together as a family. side at the Mass. its school, it attracted younger Catholic teaching and liturgy. And ing the sacrament of the anointing Those who were anointed The anointing Mass will be people and families to the church. we hold to the teaching of whole of the sick three times during the according to the Letter of St. James held Sunday, May 13, at 2 p.m. Despite growth marking this parish life,” Cone said. “And we Mass. First, through the laying on are raised up and considered saved. in St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 time in the parish’s history, Father like to have fun.” of hands where the priest lays his Through the anointing and the state Miami St. Hire said other characteristics of As part of Mass celebrating 50 hands gently on their heads and of being saved those who embrace All who are suffering in mind its families is an emphasis on deal- years of Queen of Peace, Bishop prays for them. The priest then their suffering and crosses are or body, at or over the age of rea- ing with the sick, Mass and the D’Arcy said, in part, it was a joy uses blessed oils to make the sign being living, visual examples of son, are invited to celebrate the sacraments. And education has to celebrate 150 years this year of of the cross on the forehead and Christ’s earthly suffering to others sacrament of the anointing of the always been a positive mark of the the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South palms of both hands of each recip- without such pronounced ailments. sick. The Mass fulfills the parish as well. Bend and his 50th year as a priest ient. Lastly, the priest offers Christ The assistance lovingly given to Sunday obligation. “We’ve always had a good reli- along with Queen of Peace. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 6, 2007 Despite Catholic opposition, Mexico City passes abortion initiative

BY JONATHAN ROEDER a former Mexico City legislator others of good will who are wor- with the conservative National ried by the Mexico City law that Action Party, which opposes threatens the lives of unborn chil- MEXICO CITY (CNS) — abortion. “You cannot take away dren,” the statement read. Despite an intense opposition the rights of those who are weak- Some observers said the campaign by the Catholic est.” intense, but ultimately fruitless, Church, the Mexico City Before the initiative’s enact- efforts to derail the initiative Assembly has approved an initia- ment, abortions were only showed a loss of the church’s tive legalizing abortion during the allowed in cases of rape or seri- influence in Mexico. first 12 weeks of pregnancy. ous birth defects or when the In an interview with Catholic Following a heated session pregnancy endangers the moth- News Service, Roberto Blancarte, April 24, the legislature voted in er’s life. Doctors who perform a sociologist specializing in reli- favor of the new law, which will unauthorized abortions as well as gious issues at the Colegio de allow hospitals run by the city the mothers who hire them can be Mexico research center, said the government to provide abortions. jailed for up to five years. Catholic hierarchy has distanced The initiative, passed 46-19 Supporters of the initiative say itself from followers, and scan- with one abstention, went into the prohibition has resulted in dals involving abusive priests effect April 27, and all city hospi- hundreds of thousands of clan- have hurt the church’s image. tals must begin offering abortions destine abortions across the coun- “This is a question of moral within 60 days. try, often carried out in unsafe authority,” he said. “This moral City health officials CNS PHOTO/ANDREW WINNING, REUTERS conditions. Federal health offi- Anti-abortion activists cry and hold banners near Mexico City’s local leg- authority is very diminished so announced April 26 that only cials recorded 88 deaths in 2006 (the church) is going to have to women who provide proof of res- due to botched abortions; some islature before the start of the debate and vote to legalize abortion dur- completely change the way it per- idence in Mexico City are permit- organizations claim this figure is ing the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The legislature passed the bill, ceives itself and its own power.” ted to have an abortion there. much higher. which will allow hospitals run by the city government to provide abor- Meanwhile, public opinion Only a small portion of The National Action Party, tions. polls on abortion reveal sharp Mexico City’s hospitals are run which historically has strong ties divisions among Mexicans. A sur- by the local government, and to the Catholic Church, says it vey conducted April 21 by the abortions will not be offered at plans to challenge the measure avenues to derail the measure. long campaign by the Catholic Mexico City daily Reforma federal hospitals. before the Supreme Court, argu- Civic groups are also attempt- Church. The weeks leading up to shows that a slim majority of city Outside the Assembly, on the ing the law violates Mexico’s ing to force a citywide referen- the vote were marked by steadily residents — 53 percent — streets of Mexico City’s colonial Constitution. However, the dum on the issue. harsher words from both sides. approve the decriminalization of center, supporters and opponents party’s minority status in the On April 23, the Mexican The head of the Democratic abortion. But this support has of the measure faced off, separat- Mexico City Assembly may hin- College of Catholic Lawyers pre- Revolution Party in the city waned from March, when 59 per- ed only by a thin row of riot der this effort: It controls 17 of sented a petition, signed by Assembly blamed Cardinal cent approved. Outside Mexico police. the chamber’s 66 seats. 36,000 capital residents, demand- Norberto Rivera Carrera of City, 59 percent of those polled Waving banners and chanting A constitutional challenge ing a special vote on the law. Mexico City for death threats he disapproved of the initiative. over the sound of booming requires at least one-third of the But local lawmakers from the allegedly received, while bishops Regarding the church’s efforts drums, opponents of abortion chamber’s support — 22 signa- left-leaning Democratic threatened to excommunicate the to defeat the initiative, 70 percent vowed to find new ways to defeat tures — and the National Action Revolution Party, which controls legislators who voted in favor of of capital residents polled and 54 the initiative, which has put Party has been hard-pressed to the city government and supports the measure. percent of those outside the capi- Mexico City, the nation’s capital, find help from rival parties on the the abortion initiative, have Pope Benedict XVI recently tal said the campaign was “bad.” on the short list of places in Latin issue. argued that the referendum peti- entered the fray, condemning the America where abortions are Members of the party say that tion was turned in too late. measure in a statement released allowed — along with Cuba, if the constitutional challenge The Democratic Revolution by the Mexican bishops’ confer- Puerto Rico and Guyana. fails they will file a complaint Party’s support for the initiative ence April 20. “We will continue fighting to with the federal attorney gener- has put abortion in the national “The pope unites with the prevent this,” said Ivan Manjarez, al’s office and seek other legal spotlight and spurred a months- church of Mexico and countless QQueenueen ooff AAngelsngels BBookook aandnd GGiftift INC. “For All Your Religious Needs...” Wygant327 Lincolnway Floral West - South Co. 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BY ANN CAREY country and see Notre Dame and it is at Calvary that we dis- alumni like Brosnahan who are cover love in its rawest form: doing wonderful things, “living God is love. NOTRE DAME — After Pope God’s love in so many ways that Pope Benedict’s encyclical Benedict XVI issued his first humble and inspire me.” teaches that love is open-ended encyclical, “Deus Caritas Est” Brosnahan said Benedict’s and that love of God leads us to (“God is Love”), in January of encyclical on love was “a gift” to love of neighbor as we look on 2006, some University of Notre her, and helped her see that we others with the perspective of Dame faculty, staff and students become one with Christ by serv- Christ. decided to study the encyclical. ing the poor. She also related to Father Anderson observed that They wanted to determine just the pope’s message that prayer young people often have noble how their lives and work reflect- and contemplation are essential in aspirations, but when they come ed the pope’s encyclical message being able to share one’s love up against structures of sin, it is that God lavishes his love upon because contemplation and acts hard to put love and charity into us, and we in return must reach of charity nourish each other. action. However, love of God is out to love others. “In taking time for meditation the most powerful force in the The results of that year of and prayer, we are able to refresh world and can overcome any- study were presented on campus ourselves and go on to help oth- thing. Citing the example of in an April 27-28 conference that ers,” she noted. Blessed Mother Teresa of included two And when Calcutta, Father Anderson said keynote speak- you give essen- that even one individual can ers and presen- tials like food cause a “spiritual tsunami,” a tations by 10 “Before you and shelter to “true climate change.” Notre Dame stu- people, you After his talk, a student asked dents. give them dig- the Benedictine monk how a stu- In remarks can give love nity and you set dent could do contemplation opening the the stage for while also pursuing his studies. conference, to others, them to hope ANN CAREY Father Anderson explained that Holy Cross and love, too, Benedictine Father Philip Anderson, prior of Our Lady of Clear Creek for many students and universi- Father John I. Brosnahan Monastery in Oklahoma, and Mary Brosnahan, executive director of the ties, there is too much emphasis Jenkins, Notre you have to observed. Coalition for the Homeless in New York City, were the keynote speakers on the job market. The first thing Dame president, Benedictine to do is concentrate on being a observed that Father Philip at the “Deus Caritas Est” conference at Notre Dame. better person, to think about what the students had fill up Anderson, prior is important. Studying truth and devoted great of the beauty is contemplation, he said, time and effort Creek. make for God as a climb up a your own Monastery of Father Anderson spoke on the mountain. Obstacles block that and that should be the main to studying the Our Lady of emphasis at a university. encyclical, say- “vertical” aspect of love in “Deus climb, he said, so we must reject Clear Creek in Caritas Est,” the love between whatever is evil or harmful and The 10 students giving presen- ing: “It gives cup.” Hulbert, Okla., tations at the conference were me great joy God and humans, explaining that use the good around us to help us was the other “Before you can give love to oth- move higher. For example, he graduate students Sam Cahill, that we have FATHER PHILIP ANDERSON keynote speak- Patrick Clark, Jonell Goco, Chad this conference ers, you have to fill up your own said, a good human marriage er. The cup.” helps us to understand divine Prososki and Gabriel Zamora; inspired by stu- monastery is senior Greg Caso; juniors dents.” As a monk, he said, his quest union. affiliated with for love of God is “a beautiful It is Christ we discover at the Nicholas Houpt and Philip Carl Father Jenkins also introduced the contemplative French Smith; sophomore Patrick Kibbe; the first keynote speaker, Mary and sublime occupation.” He top of the mountain of contem- Benedictine community Notre characterized the quest all of us plation, Father Anderson said, and freshman Amber Lattner. 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would make abortion a felony Vatican sources say except in cases of rape or incest or papal trip to U.N. to save the mother’s life. Called a “trigger bill,” the legislation would unlikely this year only take effect if the Supreme Court overturned its 1973 decision VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope EWS RIEFS N B legalizing abortion in all 50 states. Benedict XVI accepted an invita- Mississippi passed similar legisla- tion to visit U.N. headquarters in tion earlier this year; it was signed New York City, but Vatican sources into law by Gov. Haley Barbour said the trip looked unlikely for this POPE BLESSES NEWLY ORDAINED PRIEST April 19. Anyone performing an year. U.N. Secretary-General Ban illegal abortion under the North Ki-moon told reporters April 26 Dakota legislation would be subject that during their recent meeting at to a $5,000 fine and/or up to five the Vatican he asked the pope to years in jail. come “at a mutually convenient time.” Ban said, “I am very happy that he accepted my invitation to Immigration proposals visit.” Attention had focused on a possible papal visit in September weighed by church and for the opening of the U.N. General in Congress Assembly. Vatican sources said that date now looked improbable, and WASHINGTON (CNS) — A that no steps were being taken for a White House proposal for immigra- U.N. visit this year. tion reform is “a step in the wrong direction,” though a House bill comes closer to offering what’s Synod outline says Bible needed, said the chairman of the is source of Christian U.S. bishops’ migration committee in a letter to Congress. Meanwhile, unity, bond with Jews Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., the chairwoman of the House immigra- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The tion subcommittee, told a confer- Bible is a source of Christian unity ence on immigration law and poli- and is evidence of Christianity’s cy she hopes that before the August special bond with the Jewish peo- recess a bill will come out of ple, said the outline for the next Congress that takes a comprehen- world Synod of Bishops. The sive approach to problems, includ- theme of the synod, scheduled Oct. ing giving college students a 5-26, 2008, will be: “The Word of chance to legalize their status as God in the Life and Mission of the well as dealing with enforcement, Church.” While focusing specifi- temporary workers and legaliza- cally on the Bible, the synod’s out- CNS PHOTO/ALESSANDRO BIANCHI, REUTERS tion. In a letter to Congress released line emphasized Christian belief April 23, Bishop Gerald R. Barnes that Jesus Christ is the fullest Pope Benedict XVI blesses a newly ordained priest during a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at of San Bernardino, Calif., reiterated expression of the word of God and the Vatican April 29. The pope pleaded for vocations worldwide as he marked the annual the bishops’ support for legislation that the entire Bible can be under- that includes what he called a viable stood only in reference to Jesus. celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. path to permanent residency for The “lineamenta,” or outline, of the Archbishop Burke said Crow’s beaten, starved and otherwise mis- William S. Skylstad of Spokane people in the country illegally, a synod’s theme was released at an connection to the benefit event was treated. said at an afternoon press confer- visiting worker program, a plan to April 27 Vatican press conference. “an affront to the identity and mis- ence announcing the decision. He address backlogs in family reunifi- The document contains dozens of sion of the medical center, dedicat- used the occasion to apologize cation immigration, restoration of questions about what Catholics ed as it is to the service of life and Survey shows average again to the abuse victims. due process rights and policies that know and understand about the Christ’s healing mission.” “Individuals used their positions of address the root causes of migra- Bible and its relationship to the age of priests to be authority and trust to damage the tion. Bishop Barnes said H.R. 1645, teaching of the church. Bishops’ ordained in ‘07 is 35 least among us. It was shameful, the Security Through Regularized conferences and other groups were Jesuit: Canadians and it was wrong,” he said. All par- Immigration and a Vibrant asked to respond to the questions WASHINGTON (CNS) — Results ties to the diocese’s bankruptcy Economy Act, or STRIVE Act, so by November. The responses will complicit if they hand of a survey released April 30 show proceedings had agreed to the reor- far comes closest to a just and form the basis of the synod’s work- that the average age of the 475 over prisoners for ganization plan before Williams humane reform bill. ing document. priests expected to be ordained in confirmed it. Of the $48 million, torture the United States this year is 35 and $40 million is to be used to com- one-third of this year’s new priests Archbishop pulls OTTAWA (CNS) — If Canadian pensate victims, $7 million is for Head of New Ulm were born in another country, pri- the professional fees of attorneys soldiers hand over Taliban captives marily Vietnam, Mexico, Poland or Diocese named support for hospital knowing that Afghan authorities and accountants, and up to $1 mil- the Philippines. The national study lion is for expenses incurred in coadjutor for St. Paul- benefit over singer’s will torture them, the soldiers, their of the ordination class of 2007 also commanding officers and the determining the claims. Of the $40 shows that the men are well educat- million, $39 million is to go to vic- Minneapolis stands Canadian government are complic- ed. More than six in 10 completed it and morally compromised, said a tims who made claims before or WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope ST. LOUIS (CNS) — Saying that it college before entering the semi- Jesuit author. Jesuit Father John during the bankruptcy proceedings; Benedict XVI has appointed sent a “contradictory message” for nary and some have advanced Perry, author of “Torture: Religious $1 million will be set aside for pos- Bishop John C. Nienstedt of New a Catholic institution to raise funds degrees in law, medicine and edu- Ethics and National Security,” said sible future claims. Ulm, Minn., as coadjutor archbish- by featuring a musician who sup- cation. The annual survey of new even the suspicion that the prison- op of St. Paul and Minneapolis. ports abortion and embryonic stem- priests was initially developed in ers will be tortured should be Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic cell research, Archbishop Raymond 1998 by the U.S. bishops’ enough to change the soldiers’ North Dakota moves nuncio to the United States, L. Burke of St. Louis announced Secretariat for Vocations and actions. “We can’t smugly say ‘they announced the appointment in April 25 that he had withdrawn his Priestly Formation. Last year, the closer to ban on promised us they won’t do this, and Washington April 24. Archbishop support for an upcoming benefit for Center for Applied Research in the we believe them,’” he said in an abortion if Roe v. Wade Harry J. Flynn is the current head of SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Apostolate at Georgetown April 23 telephone interview from the archdiocese. As coadjutor, Medical Center. Rock musician University began conducting it for reversed Winnipeg, where he teaches at St. Archbishop Nienstedt automatical- Sheryl Crow, a native of Kennett, the U.S. bishops. Paul’s College at the University of FARGO, N.D. (CNS) — Passage ly becomes head of the archdiocese Mo., has been an outspoken sup- Manitoba. Father Perry noted that of a bill that would make abortion upon Archbishop Flynn’s retire- porter of keeping abortion legal. there is plenty of evidence that the illegal in North Dakota if Roe v. ment or death. On May 2, 2008, She also supported Amendment 2, a Judge approves $48 Afghan prison system applies tor- Wade is overturned by the U.S. Archbishop Flynn will turn 75, the Missouri initiative passed last fall ture as routinely as North American million sex abuse Supreme Court is a “positive affir- age at which bishops are requested that constitutionally protects human police take DNA samples — “just mation of the right to life,” said by church law to submit their resig- cloning and embryonic stem-cell settlement in Spokane in case someone knows some- Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo. nations to the pope. The pope may research. Crow was scheduled to thing.” Church teaching is clear: SPOKANE, Wash. (CNS) — U.S. “This ban is a positive step toward or may not accept it at that time. perform at the annual Bob Costas Torture is never permissible, even Bankruptcy Judge Patricia protecting all human life from con- Archbishop Nienstedt, 60, has Benefit April 28 at the Fabulous for the gravest reasons, he said. Williams April 24 confirmed a reor- ception to natural death, but there is headed the New Ulm Diocese since Fox theater in St. Louis. Allegations that Afghan officials ganization plan under which the much work left to be done in North 2001. Before that he was a priest Sportscaster Costas and comedian are torturing Taliban captives have Spokane Diocese will pay child- Dakota and throughout the nation and then auxiliary bishop of the Billy Crystal also were to partici- dogged Canadian officials for hood victims of clergy sexual abuse and world,” Bishop Aquila said in a Detroit Archdiocese. pate in the benefit, with tickets months. In an April 23 report based and their lawyers $48 million. statement posted late April 24 on ranging in price from $35 to $100. on interviews with 30 prisoners, “Today’s decision by Judge his diocesan Web site. North At an April 25 press conference at The Globe and Mail newspaper Williams marks the end of a tragic Dakota Gov. John Hoeven was the archdiocesan offices, said they claimed to have been chapter in our history,” Bishop expected to sign the bill, which MAY 6, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

through several levels of competi- USF hosts Faces tion in order to win a shot at the biggest challenge of them all — Destination ImagiNation’s Global of God exhibit Finals. The 8,000 participants that FORT WAYNE — The University proceed to Global Finals emerge ROUND THE IOCESE from a field of 350,000 partici- of Saint Francis (USF) will feature A D Faces of God, an exhibition of art- pants. works by students studying art at The Destination ImagiNation educational institutions within the program runs annually and pres- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South KNIGHTS PRESENT BIBLES TO THIRD GRADE STUDENTS ents students working in teams of Bend, including Saint Joseph’s up to seven with the opportunity High School of South Bend, to choose from five mind-bending Bishop Dwenger High School and team challenges. While each team Bishop Luers High School of Fort challenge integrates a variety of Wayne, Marian High School of chances to learn by doing, chal- Mishawaka, Holy Cross College lenges usually feature one promi- of South Bend and University of nent task, such as building a load- Saint Francis. bearing structure, creating a vehi- The exhibition will be on dis- cle, writing a performance piece play at the John P. Weatherhead or exploring history. Gallery off Leesburg Road on This year’s DI challenges campus from May 14-31. After include Direct Flight, CSI-DI, being on display at USF, the exhi- Round About Courage, Switching bition will travel on to the TraDItions and Card-DI-ology University of Notre Dame in The program also provides August when it will be seen by instant challenges in which the thousands of people during the teams work together to solve Eucharistic Congress on Aug. 18. shorter challenges within minutes. For more information, contact Besides encouraging and teaching Justin L. Johnson, gallery director critical thinking and teamwork, at USF, at (260) 434-7586. these instant challenges promote the development of improvisation- al and quick-thinking skills. Comcast announces EWTN Two St. John the Baptist teams to have full-time channel will be competing in Card-DI- ology and one team in Direct in Fort Wayne Flight. Destination ImagiNation® FORT WAYNE — Comcast Fort MICHELLE DONAGHEY has been honing critical thinking Wayne recently announced the Third graders were excited to show off the Bibles they received from the Knights of skills for 25 years and St. John the May 16 repositioning of the sev- Baptist will be competing with eral channels including EWTN Columbus from their parish recently. Pictured with the third graders were (left to right, over 8,000 students at the and Inspiration Channel. in back) Knights Bert Egging, Chris Grendys and Brian Aschenbrenner. Father Fernando University of Tennessee in The change will allow for Knoxville, Tenn. For more infor- EWTN and Inspiration channel to Polycarp, a lifetime member of the Knights standing to the right of Aschenbrenner, mation visit www.destination- move from a shared position on quizzed the students on the Bible before they received their gift asking such questions as imagination.org. channel 62, to two separate chan- nels with full-time programming. “How many books are there in the Bible?” Teachers Marsha Wagner, standing behind boy, Diocesan seminarians EWTN will move to channel 291 and Sue Kraus and the children thanked the Knights for their generous donation. and the Inspiration channel will admitted to candidacy move to channel 298. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The seem- An enhanced box will be pro- ingly unadorned liturgy of vided to customers free of charge Scripture from Advent Through South Bend Scouts receive Thomas the Apostle; Peter Evening Prayer marked a defining that will allow receipt of the two Christ the King.” The concert is Stafflebach, Troop 325, St. Mary; moment in the priestly formation religious programming channels. scheduled for Sunday, May 6, 7 religious emblems Edward Murphy, Troop 325, Holy of eight seminarians at the Customers should call (260) 456- p.m. at St. Pius X in Granger. Cross; Lukas Cerbin, Troop 325, Pontifical College Josephinum on SOUTH BEND — The Catholic 9000 to arrange for the courtesy Marian choir director Joe Corpus Christi; Joseph Torma, April 29, when Bishop David R. Committee on Scouting, South box. In addition to EWTN and Higgenbotham, who is also direc- Troop 325, St. Jude; Peter Greer, Choby of Nashville, Tenn., admit- Bend section, held its annual St. Inspiration, the enhanced box tor of liturgy at St. Bavo Parish, Troop 325, St. Anthony de Padua; ted them to candidacy for holy George Mass on April 15. Father allows customers an on-screen has organized the event. Anthony Massa, Troop 325, St. orders in the seminary’s St. Christopher Young served as cele- channel guide, digital music chan- “The Antioch kids really liked Vincent de Paul; Kevin McShane, Turibius Chapel. brant. Religious emblem recipi- nels, the MoviePlex channel and the Service of Lessons and Carols Troop 325, Christ the King; The Rite of Admission to ents included the following: access to On Demand movies. we did during Advent,” Nathan Darr, Troop 325, St. Mary Candidacy for Holy Orders is cel- Cub Scouts The following changes will be Higgenbotham said in an inter- of the Annunciation; and Tom ebrated when a seminarian has • Light of Christ — Nicholas made to the Comcast lineup on or view. “They wanted to do some- Everett, Troop 325, Corpus Christi reached a maturity of purpose in Pilarski, Pack 561, Sacred Heart about May 16 for Fort Wayne, thing for Lent. Girl Scouts his formation and has demonstrat- • Parvuli Dei — Nathan New Haven, Huntertown, “But we thought if we waited • Marian Emblem — Alex ed the necessary qualifications for Ladwig, Pack 262, St. John the Woodburn, Ossian, Roanoke and until after Easter, it would be a Lesniak, Holy Family; April ordination. In the presence of the Baptist; Christopher Higgs- Whitley County: more joyful event.” Lopez, Holy Family; and Helen bishop, he publicly expresses his Couthard, Pack 451, Christ the • Reposition EWTN from Five high schools, including Roszkowski, Christ the King intention to complete his prepara- King; and Isaac Barrios, Pack 750, Expanded Service shared channel Marian and Saint Joseph’s, are Brownies tion for holy orders and his St. Thomas 62 to digital channel 291. represented in the group, as are • I Live My Faith — 15 brown- resolve to fully invest himself to Boy Scouts • Reposition Inspiration more than eight parishes from St, ies from Troop 53, Christ the King that end, so that he will serve • Ad Altare Dei — Daniel Channel from Expanded Service Matthew Cathedral in South Bend Adult Award Christ and the church faithfully. Eddy, Troop 7, St. John the shared channel 62 to digital chan- to St. Thomas Parish in Elkhart. In • Diocesan Award of Merit — An international seminary, the Evangelist; Ethan Ridenour, nel 298. addition to singers, youth will be Bernie Rieder, Algonquian district Josephinum serves an average of Troop 705, St. Mary of the playing guitar and bass, violin, commissioner, St. Pius X 30 dioceses in the United States Annunciation; Keith Guthrie, drums and woodwinds. Several and abroad. Four dioceses had Youth will ‘pray twice’ in Troop 705, St. John the adult musicians have volunteered seminarians admitted to candida- Evangelist; Joshua Miller, Troop New Haven students win May 6 concert to play or sing back up. cy: Gabriel Hernández, Fernando 562, St. Pius X; Patrick Wheeler, Ten lectors from the two youth a chance to compete in Jiménez and Jacob Runyon (Fort GRANGER — The catechism Troop 325, St. John the groups will read reflections and Wayne-South Bend); Anthony teaches that “he who sings prays Evangelist; Grant Eddy, Troop 7, Global Finals Scripture to provide context for Lopez (Nashville); Robert twice.” This idea may have origi- St. John the Evangelist; Paul the music. NEW HAVEN — Three St. John Bolding, Thielo Ramirez, and nated with St. Augustine, who said Champion, Troop 562, St. Pius X; Higgenbotham says the talents the Baptist Catholic School teams William Schmid (Phoenix); and simply, “In praise, there is the Ben Resnick, Troop 453, St. of the youth are put to good use in will compete against students Matthew Sanders and Adam speaking forth of one confessing; Anthony de Padua; Brian Rieder, the event. from across the country and more Stimpson (Peoria). The candidates in singing, the affection of one Troop 453, St. Pius X; Luke “We have a lot of talented kids than 10 countries and provinces, will continue studies at the loving.” But local Catholic youth Resnick, Troop 453, St. Anthony in our churches,” he said. “We including teams from Turkey, Josephinum for two more years just know they love to sing, and de Padua; and Sean Scott, Troop thought it would be good to show- Brazil, Poland, China, Mexico and before being ordained to the that, for them, is prayer. 453, St. Pius X Guatemala. These students have Antioch and St. Pius X youth case them in a broad look at the priesthood. beauty of the church year.” • Pope Pius XII — the highest earned the right to take part in the groups will join the Marian Catholic religious emblem for competition of a lifetime at the Liturgical Choir and other musi- The concert is free and open to the public. Boy Scouts — Kyle Doroh, Troop Destination ImagiNation® (DI) cians to present “Journey Through 799, St. Thomas the Apostle; Global Finals May 23-26. the Church Year: Songs and Robert Mauck, Troop 750, St. The students worked their way 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 6, 2007 work of Christ,” said Bishop Diocese disperses D’Arcy. ICC priorities help families receive funding This year’s allocation of Parishes-in-Need funds brings to of Gov. Mitch Daniels’ ‘Healthier prenatal care. $185,900 to 16 BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER $4,228,333 the amount granted Indiana Plan,’ was improved upon Also as part of the “Healthier from the Annual Bishop’s Appeal by Democrat and Republican law- Indiana Plan” businesses can be ‘needy’ parish to parishes in need during the 20 INDIANAPOLIS — While much makers as it moved through the given tax credits for up to half of years of the appeal. This year’s of the attention on the state’s budg- process,” said Tebbe. the cost of wellness programs they projects dispersion and the primary parish et has been geared towards proper- To fund this plan, Hoosier law- institute in the workplace as a way projects include: ty tax relief and whether slot makers passed HB 1678, which to encourage working Hoosiers to The Annual Bishop’s Appeal of Fort Wayne machines will be added to raises the cigarette tax by 44-cents- adopt healthier lifestyles. the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South • Queen of Angels — $10,000 Indiana’s horse racing industry, the per-pack. Currently the cigarette Lawmakers also restored fund- Bend includes a funding program for renovations to the rectory Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) tax in Indiana is 55.5 cents-per- ing to the Indiana Tobacco to assist less affluent parishes. A • Most Precious Blood — has kept a watchful eye on the pack, but under HB 1678, the ciga- Prevention and Cessation (ITPC) Parishes-in-Need Fund $10,000 to replace ornamental budget for other reasons — to rette tax will jump to nearly a dol- program, a program that helps Committee, appointed by Bishop fencing around parking lot, install raise the dignity of lower income lar or 99.5 cents-per-pack. Hoosiers quit smoking and works John M. D’Arcy, met recently to four gates and repair parking lot families in Indiana. The Indiana Catholic to deter young people from start- review parish requests for • St. Henry — $30,000 parish Several important funding Conference testified before state ing to smoke. “needy” projects. The committee subsidy for students at Benoit pieces to benefit lower income fam- lawmakers several times in support Additionally, the cigarette tax recommended a total of $185,900 Academy ilies moved in and out of the budget of this plan, and Hoosier legisla- will provide an increase in be granted to 16 parishes for Fort Wayne area bill throughout the last days of the tors passed a budget that allocates Medicaid reimbursement for essential projects, enabling them • St. Joseph, Garrett — session and even were moved dur- funding for health insurance cover- physicians and dentists who care to arrive at a more stable exis- $15,000 to replace gym floor ing the final hours before the age for the uninsured. for poor families in Indiana. With tence. • Our Lady of Guadalupe, Indiana General Assembly was It is estimated that the cigarette money allocated in the state budg- “Obviously, we can’t meet Warsaw — $10,000 to help pay scheduled to adjourn, Sunday, April tax would raise $206 million annu- et for this specific purpose, doctors every request submitted by the for baptismal font 29, by midnight. ally and provide health insurance will be able to continue their care parishes,” said Father Robert C. South Bend Access to health care for the for roughly 132,000 uninsured for these families. Schulte, vicar general-chancellor • Holy Cross/St. Stanislaus — uninsured; funding for affordable Hoosiers. Currently in Indiana, Reducing homelessness by pro- of the diocese. “We have to con- $10,000 to replace roof on garage housing; scholarship tax credits, there are 561,000 Hoosiers without viding more affordable housing sider the nature of each request in of priests’ residence and special savings accounts for health insurance. options was another ICC priority light of the total needs and finan- • St. Joseph —$10,000 to low income families topped ICC’s A portion of the cigarette tax attached to the budget. The aim of cial resources of the parish as well rewire and repair church light fix- list of priorities, which were will expand the eligibility of chil- the original bill HB 1351 was to as the other parishes in the diocese tures, $2,400 to install new bal- attached in some way to the pas- dren who qualify for health cover- create a more reliable funding requesting funding assistance,” he ances in all school windows and sage of this year’s state budget bill. age in the Children’s Health source for affordable housing. The continued. “If all or part of a $500 to install new balances and The budget bill, HB 1001, Insurance Program (CHIP). It is funding source language in HB request cannot be met, often the repair windows on main floor of passed the Indiana General estimated that 39,000 Hoosier chil- 1351 was amended into Senate committee will recommend the parish center Assembly late Sunday night. dren will now be eligible for well Bill 500, which passed and the parish apply to another fund of • Holy Family — $40,000 for “I’m pleased that several care provided through this pro- allocation for the funding passed financial resource in the diocese new air-conditioning unit for important health care provisions gram, which include early child- in the state budget bill. or community or seek other alter- parish center were included in the budget, which hood immunizations and regular “The good news is lawmakers natives.” • St. Patrick — $2,000 to will benefit lower income families doctor visits. Also expanded have created new permanent fund- Some funds usually remain in update and repair restrooms and and children,” said Glenn Tebbe, through the CHIP health coverage ing streams for both the state’s the account for use throughout the $8,000 to repair seams on school executive director of the Indiana will be access to prenatal care for housing trust fund and also for local year by parishes when a new need roof Catholic Conference. low income expectant mothers. It housing trust funds,” said Tebbe. arises, Father Schulte indicated. If • St. Augustine — $5,000 sub- “Health insurance for Indiana’s is estimated that an additional “The measure will also allow new all the money is not used in 2007, sidy for sending students to a uninsured, which originated as part 17,000 mothers will be eligible for local housing trust funds to be cre- however, it will be carried over Catholic school ated in other communities.” and allocated to next year’s South Bend area Parishes-in-Need fund, he • St. Monica, Mishawaka — explained. $5,000 to repair stained-glass Sacred Heart For a listing on the status of other ICC “Hopefully, this money will windows, $20,000 to repair or Parish Center priority bills go to the Indiana strengthen these parishes finan- replace handicap accessible ramp Catholic Conference’s Web page at cially, increase their outreach and and $8,000 to repair/refurbish bell On Notre Dame Campus www.indiana.nasccd.org. 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he priest must be a believer, one who con- verses with God. If this is not the case, Tthen all his activities are futile. The most lofty and important thing a priest can do for people is first of all being what he is: a believer. Through faith he lets God, the other, come into the world. And if the other is not at work, our work will never be enough; When people sense that one is there who believes, who lives with God and from God, hope becomes a reality for them as well. Pope Benedict XVI The Priesthood, the believer Father Adam Schmitt celebrates golden jubilee

there, Father Thomas Durkin, ated at weddings, funerals and years as pastor of St. Joseph in BY MARK WEBER Father Robert Zahm and Father baptisms, preached at five or six Garrett, which was a larger parish John Bapst, none of whom, as weekend Masses and taught 15 with a school. FORT WAYNE — When the Father Schmitt recalls ever sug- periods a week at Bishop Dwenger In 1983, Father Schmitt became waters of baptism flowed at gested a religious vocation to him, High School. chaplain at Sacred Heart Home in Germanic St. Peter Parish in Fort nevertheless, by their example, set Father Schmitt then spent three Avilla and also visited the Byron Wayne, they carried with them the him in that direction. years at St. Jude Parish in Fort Health Center. He was also chap- directive to enter the work force Of further influence, there were Wayne at which time the first lain for Harvest House in the early in life. That is why young a number of relatives of both par- Mass was said in the new church. southern part of the diocese and Adam Schmitt got a paper route as ents who had religious vocations In 1969, Father Schmitt became assisted on a a part-time basis at a grade schooler and how he found and who had the deep love and an assistant at the Cathedral of the St. Mary Parish in Huntington. his priestly vocation on a cus- respect of the Schmitt family. Immaculate Conception in Fort In 1985, Father Schmitt became tomer’s front porch. After minor and major seminar- Wayne and received his first pas- an assistant at St. Joseph Parish in One day when a kind lady ies in Fort Wayne, Wawasee and torate in 1975 when he moved to Fort Wayne where he continues to dropped a few coins in Adam’s St. Meinrad, Father Schmitt was St. Robert Bellarmine in North live today, on a retirement basis. hand to pay her bill, she asked if ordained on May 25, 1957 by Manchester. He was not a stranger Reflecting on his own vocation he had career plans. Bishop Leo Pursley and was there, since during his years in and those of others and the declin- The lad was speechless. No FATHER ADAM SCHMITT assigned to St. Bernard Parish in Wabash, he helped Father Zahm ing number of priests today, Father priest, parent or pal had ever asked Wabash where he became an assis- get St. Robert started and would Schmitt opines that although a reli- this question and suddenly without tant to Father Robert Zahm for say Sunday Mass there after offer- gious vocation comes from God, warning, it was before him like the recalls that boyhood moment when whom he had served Mass at St. ing Masses in Wabash and Lagro, thought can ripen into action when final exam in life ... and just as a precious gift, a precious goal was Peter’s. covering three locations in one an invitation is expressed, and that suddenly, the words were in him, revealed to him and stepping forth After seven years in Wabash, morning. is why such occasions as the as loud as thunder, and he intended from St. Peter’s School, he pur- Father Schmitt moved to St. After three years in North Andrew Dinner and efforts by to say, “I want to be a priest,” but sued his dream. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort Manchester, Bishop McManus Serra Clubs can help individuals when he heard his response, it That nascent dream began Wayne and spent the busiest two asked Father Schmitt where he take the actual step that leads them was, “I want to be a teacher.” when Father Schmitt, as an acolyte years of his priestly life, where as would like to go and he replied, to their spiritual destiny. More than 60 years later, as he at St. Peter, served at Holy Hours the only assistant, he said daily “Well, I think I’ll go to hell if I celebrates 50 years as a priest, and was in awe of the monstrance Masses, heard confessions, taught stay here. There’s not enough to Father Adam Schmitt vividly and its divine contents. The priests religion in the grade school, offici- do.” So he spent the next five 10 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 6, 2007 Golden jubilarian, Father Still answering James Rose, enjoys the the call fruits of his labor Father Daniel R. Leeuw — 50 years BY DON CLEMMER BY BONNIE ELBERSON oldest in the diocese, he says. His last 18 years before retire- FORT WAYNE — For Father ment were spent at the Veterans Daniel R. Leeuw, the call to the FORT WAYNE — Golden jubilar- Administration Hospital in priesthood came in the early form ian Father James Rose, who lives Marion, “a very busy place,” of a boyhood dream. And 50 independently at Huick’s Lake, where he and others ministered to years into it is a perfect opportu- Mich., appears to be enjoying the more than 1,000 patients as resi- nity not only to look back at the fruits of many years of labor for dent chaplains. joys of his ministry, but also to his beloved church. “Time flies,” Not all of Father Jim’s time was reflect on where he finds himself he says when reminded of the spent in Indiana, however. Among now in answering that same call. upcoming anniversary. “It’s hard events that stand out in his mind is “It went by very fast in retro- to believe it’s been that long.” a trip to Rome where he witnessed spect,” he says, recalling clearly It’s no wonder that Father Jim the canonization of Mother not only the five decades of his discerned his vocation at an early Elizabeth Ann Seton. It was a spec- priesthood, but the days of his age since he grew up, literally, in tacular ceremony, he recalls. And youth at Most Precious Blood the shadow of the church. The son the presence of Catholics from Church in Fort Wayne, where the of Martin and Regina Rose and the every corner of the world “makes inspiration of serving under the FATHER DANIEL R. LEEUW middle child of seven lived next you realize the vastness of the associate pastor, Society of the door to St. John the Baptist FATHER JAMES ROSE church,” he says in awe. Precious Blood Father Marcellus Church in New Haven, and he and Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Active even in retirement, Foltz, put into his mind the idea attended elementary school there. Huntington. He taught at Saint Father Jim celebrates Mass at St. that he might one day become a Through the years, young Joseph’s High School in South tant pastor in several parishes Mary of the Angels at Big Long “good and holy priest.” James had several mentors in the Bend and served as principal at throughout the diocese. His stops Lake, where the community is This idea led the young Dan parish priests and sisters, but he Huntington Catholic High included St. Michael, Plymouth; planning festivities to honor him Leeuw to the Chicago province especially remembers Sister School. St. Mary, Huntington; his home on Sunday, June 3. He will offer of the Jesuits, who turned him Pauletta, the nun who taught him While at Saint Joseph’s High parish of St. John the Baptist, New Mass at 9 a.m., which will be fol- away, saying that his health was in seventh and eighth grades. School, Father Leeuw wrote and Haven; St. Peter, Fort Wayne; and lowed by a breakfast and reception not up to the rigors required by He confides that Sister Pauletta taught a marriage preparation Corpus Christi, South Bend. for family and friends in the parish their course of study. Undeterred, “influenced everybody pretty much.” course for teenagers. “A new job is always kind of hall. he set his sights back on home The young man’s journey “You can imagine how revolu- fascinating,” he says, as each suc- Reflecting back over his 50 and was accepted by Archbishop toward ordination began with sem- tionary it was,” he notes. “But cessive assignment provided years since ordination, he muses, John F. Noll to study as a semi- inary studies at St. Mary’s of the how I came about it was I just unique opportunities and chal- “It’s been kind of fascinating — narian of the Diocese of Fort West in Norwood, Ohio, and cul- saw a need. ... They wanted to lenges for the young priest. all the changes in the church.” It is Wayne, sending him to St. minated in 1957 at Cathedral of know.” The curriculum was even- Father Jim fondly recalls his an amazing institution, which con- Meinrad Major Seminary in the Immaculate Conception in Fort tually published in book form first pastorate at St. Patrick Church tinues to renew itself through the southern Indiana. After a few Wayne when then-Bishop Leo and used in numerous schools. in Lagro where he was tasked with working of the Holy Spirit. years of study that he recalls as Pursley conferred on him the Father Leeuw’s teaching con- preserving the historic structure, a But Father Jim has especially some of the happiest of his life, sacrament of holy orders. tinued into the 1970s and 1980s job he considers his “biggest enjoyed the prayer life of a priest. Father Leeuw was ordained a In those early years as a rookie with work at then-Saint Francis achievement.” Founded in 1838, “It’s an opportunity to be closer to priest of the Diocese of Fort priest, Father Jim served as assis- the church is believed to be the God,” he says. College in Fort Wayne, Ancilla Wayne by Bishop Leo Pursley on College in Donaldson and St. May 25, 1957. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Father Leeuw’s first decade of Fort Wayne. priesthood found him studying at His pastoral work during this Men’s Discernment Retreat the University of Notre Dame, time first consisted of his work as but also preaching and teaching. associate pastor at St. John the June 29 - July 1, 2007 - Lindenwood Retreat Center, Donaldson, IN He served as an associate pastor Baptist Parish in New Haven. at St. Matthew Parish (now Father Leeuw’s 1965-1972 tenure Cathedral) in South Bend, St. at the parish was particularly What is God asking of you? 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BY KAY COZAD that after the shock wore off they In 1989, he was assigned as winter, he joins his siblings and were supportive of his vocation. administrator and then pastor of their children in his mother’s base- Following his graduation from Blessed Sacrament in Albion and ment, where they work the Lionel BLUFFTON — Father Dale A. high school in 1973, he attended St. Patrick Parish in Ligonier. train system there. Bauman remembers his ordination St. Gregory the Great Minor While in ministry there, he was Father Bauman speaks proudly day as one of great excitement Seminary and Mount St. Mary’s of instrumental in the building of the of the fact that he is the “17th son” with family and friends gathered at the West in Cincinnati. new church in Albion with the of St. Mary Parish in Decatur. And the Cathedral of the Immaculate Father Bauman’s first assign- assistance of both the men and according to this jubilarian, he is Conception in Fort Wayne to wit- ment following ordination by women of the parish as well as the fifth caretaker of a special chal- ness the conference of holy orders Bishop Joseph Crowley was associ- spearheading the restoration and ice originating in Germany that has in June of 1982. The following 25 ate pastor at Holy Family in South renovations in St. Patrick Church. been passed down and utilized by years have been an exciting jour- Bend. In 1983, he was appointed Father Bauman also created an the next “son” of the parish to be ney of faith, ministry and outreach. associate pastor at St. Vincent outreach for the Hispanic Catholics ordained a priest who was raised in Born on June 9, 1955, the old- Parish, Elkhart, where he enjoyed of his church community. the parish. est of six children to Carl and working in the cemetery there. When asked what guides his “It has the names and dates Sharlene Bauman, Father Bauman “I mowed and helped plant new ministry, he replies humbly, “You engraved on the bottom,” says grew up in Decatur. Parishioner of trees,” he says. Celebrating Mass at see a need and you just know what FATHER DALE BAUMAN Father Bauman. Upon death, his St. Mary, Decatur, he enjoyed his the outdoor altar in the summer was you are supposed to do. It comes information will be added to the elementary education at St. Joseph his pleasure. with prayer and being with the Father Bauman is also active in chalice, which will return to St. Catholic School. He feels his inter- In 1987, Father Bauman people.” After 12 years there pas- the Knights of Columbus as a 4th Mary Church to await the next action with the priests of the parish became associate pastor at St. John toring the flocks of Blessed Degree Knight and was on the ordained “son.” led him to discern a calling to the the Baptist Parish, New Haven, Sacrament and St. Patrick, Father degree team that brought Bishop The chalice holds special signif- priesthood by his sophomore year where he quickly became involved Bauman was appointed pastor of John M. D’Arcy into the 4th degree. icance to Father Bauman as he at Bellmont High School. in the fire department as chaplain St. Paul Parish in Columbia City, This jack-of-all-trades priest remembers it from his childhood. “My parents were shocked and firefighter. where he remained for two years. lives with his 10-year-old cats — “Something about the chalice stuck when I announced it,” Father “I drove the truck and prayed Father Bauman became adminis- the sleek, shy Blackie and Fleabag, in my mind. It may have been the Bauman chuckles. He quickly adds all the way out.” trator, then pastor of St. Joseph the outgoing, nosy one. They are seed of my vocation,” he says. Parish in Bluffton in 2003, where siblings from the same litter and are Of being a priest, he joyfully he assists his parishioners with out- good companions according to the says, “No two days are alike. You reach programs already in place priest. “On a cold winter night, must be ready to meet the Lord in including the St. Vincent de Paul when they are curled up on a chair, the people who knock at the door.” Society, faith fund, collecting cans I know God is in heaven and every- Father Bauman will celebrate for Habitat for Humanity and sup- thing is okay,” he says. his 25th jubilee on June 24 with port of the local shelter for unwed In his leisure time, this shep- family and friends at St. Joseph mothers. He also assists with Mass herd enjoys vegetable and flower Parish, Bluffton, at a 3:30 p.m. and reconciliation at Bishop Luers gardening, which he oversees at Mass of thanksgiving, followed by Congratulations from High School in Fort Wayne. his mother’s home in Decatur. In a reception in the church basement. the Parishioners of

St Aloysius, Yoder We ask St. Joseph’s on the anniversary of your ordination... protection and love upon FATHER DALE BAUMAN Our Diocesan Shepherd as we celebrate with him Bishop John M. D’Arcy his 25 years as a priest. Former Pastor We offer prayers, congratulations, Father Daniel Leeuw and thankfulness. God bless you. O Pastor of our neighboring parish St. Joseph Parish Father Dale Bauman Bluffton 12 JUBILIARIANS MAY 6, 2007 Congregation of Holy Cross men celebrate jubilees NOTRE DAME — The practicing law for two years, I Congregation of Holy Cross has entered Moreau Seminary at age religious priests and a brother with 35,” he said. ties to South Bend parishes or the “Overall, I ended up spending University of Notre Dame who 25 years living in undergraduate will celebrate jubilees this year. residence halls at Notre Dame — Celebrating 60 years of priest- 25 years for which I will always be hood are Holy Cross Fathers grateful,” Father Beauchamp said. Robert M. Hoffman, Robert C. He has served in administration Steigmeyer and Ambrose J. at the university. A pivotal time in Wheeler. Celebrating 50 years are his priesthood with Holy Cross Holy Cross Fathers James T. was in 1987 when Father “Monk” Banas, John R. Birkmeyer, Leroy Malloy was named president of the Edward Clementich, Joseph A. University of Notre Dame. At Dorsey, Joseph R. Geniesse, Father Malloy’s request, the board Harry B. Eichorn and Robert L. appointed Father Beauchamp as Plasker. Holy Cross Brother executive vice president, a post he (Joseph) Rodney Struble is also FATHER ROBERT C. STEIGMEYER held for 13 years. FATHER MARK L. POORMAN celebrating 50 years of religious “They were incredibly demand- FATHER AUSTIN I. COLLINS life. Celebrating 25 years of ordi- ing and exciting years,” he said. “It the U.S. since I left St. Patrick in Father Austin I. Collins graduated Father Mark L. Poorman, who cel- nation to the priesthood are Holy Fort Wayne to enter the seminary was a privilege to work with ebrates his 25th anniversary to Cross Fathers E. William Monk, and working with a group from the University of Notre at Notre Dame in 1934.” Dame in 1977 with a degree in the priesthood, said, “As with so Beauchamp, Austin I. Collins and Brother (Joseph) Rodney Struble of gifted and generous university many of us in Holy Cross, my Mark L. Poorman. officers much was accomplished at sociology and then joined the celebrates 50 years of religious novitiate. parents and family formed a The following have a tie with life. He taught high school and Notre Dame. ...” foundation of love that has been the diocese in parish ministry or “I always felt that my years After attaining a master’s gave pilgrimages and assisted at degree in art, Father Collins strong and enduring; it continues at the University of Notre Dame. St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal, doing pastoral ministry as a priest today, and it is a joy to have them in a residence hall were privileged joined the staff at the University where he became acquainted with of Notre Dame’s Department of present to mark the anniversary.” the unique life of Blessed Brother ones,” Father Beauchamp said. He attended Moreau Seminary “Celebrating Mass with students in Art, Art History and Design fac- Andre Bessette. In 1974, “I was ulty as an assistant professor. In in 1976 “to test a vocation to the assigned to the University of Notre the hall chapel, late night conver- diocesan priesthood.” sations with individuals and 1992, “I was promoted to associ- Dame as assistant rector of ate professor with tenure,” he “After formation and a dia- Stanford Hall and studied for the groups of students — celebrating conate year at St. Joseph Parish in their accomplishments, consoling said. “From 1997 to 2003, I MSA (masters) degree that was served as department chair, and South Bend, I came in 1982 to the completed in the summer of ‘76. them in their defeats, working University of Notre Dame to serve through tragedies, and sharing in 2005, was made full professor. Then I assisted in the accounting For the past 22 years I have lived as rector, campus minister and office under the Dome in various moments of joy — were all special instructor of theology,” he said. times spent with young adults at a in Dillon Hall under rectors capacities such as restricted funds, Joseph Carey and now, Paul Upon further education at the payroll and general accounting for pivotal time in their lives. It is Graduate Theological Union at truly a privilege to be given that Doyle, and I feel that Dillon has the next eight years, as well as been a wonderful community to Berkeley, “I returned to Notre three years at Moreau Seminary as opportunity and to continue to Dame to join the theology faculty,” often be a part of their family life live in. the steward.” “My lay and religious col- he said. “From 1992-1999, I Since that time he has minis- long after they have graduated directed the master of divinity pro- from the university.” leagues at the university have tered in Bangladesh and Notre provided an engaging and boun- gram. After tenure, I assumed Dame College. In 2002, Father Beauchamp administrative duties as an execu- was asked to serve as the teous environment in which to FATHER ROBERT HOFFMAN work. The University of Notre tive assistant, first to the executive University of Portland’s senior vice president and then to the pres- vice president and a year and a Dame has provided the best of all places for me to be a priest, ident. In 1999, I was appointed Father Robert Hoffman minis- half later became the president. vice president for student affairs.” tered six years at St. Patrick teacher and artist,” he added. Parish in South Bend. Retiring in 1995, he moved to Holy Cross Mission House “from where I was able to help out in area parishes, convents and nursing homes,” he said. A stroke in 2002 has not Father Adam D. Schmitt deterred Father Hoffman. “After therapy at Holy Cross House I was able to drive again. Since my stroke I have used my computer to print two books, one a small collection of stories I enjoy telling, the other an edition of let- Thanking you for the 50 golden years ters I had written to the family FATHER E. WILLIAM BEAUCHAMP from East Pakistan. My folks had you have given to the Church. saved them, all 14 years of Father E. William Beauchamp cele- them,” he said. brates 25 years of the priesthood. Father Robert C. Steigmeyer stud- He came to Notre Dame as a resi- ied in Rome and ministered in dent assistant in Grace Hall as he Ad Multos Annos foreign missions in Bengal and had been accepted to the served as a hospital chaplain. University of Notre Dame Law “Finally, after retiring, I was School. assigned to a parish, St. Casimir “While I did not take it too seri- in South Bend,” Father ously during law school, the attrac- May God continue to bless you in Steigmeyer said. “That was the tion to Holy Cross became even first parish I have belonged to in stronger as time passed. After your service to Him.

Congratulations to our parish son, The Reverend Dale A. Bauman Father Tim Wrozek and the on the occasion of his 25th Jubilee. We also express our gratitude to Parish Family of St. Joseph Church Father Dale’s parents, Sharlene and the late Carl Bauman for fostering Father Dale’s vocation. St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Decatur MAY 6, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 13

EDITORIAL Rejoicing in the gifts of ministry and service of COMMENTARY our jubilarians TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon you.” — Is 61:1. IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected]

ust as anniversaries are celebrated in marriage, the church cele- Jbrates the anniversaries of those who have given their lives in ser- vice to the Lord. Study finds U.S. Hispanics drawn to We salute and congratulate all those men and women in this and our upcoming issues who are celebrating a milestone in their lives this Jubilee Year in our diocese, whether it is in marriage, in ordi- charismatic churches nation to priesthood or in profession of religious vows. And we Latinos who adopt a more charis- cent said that was a factor in why hold up in prayer and rejoice for the gifts of ministry and service BY PATRICIA ZAPOR matic style of practicing their faith they left. Forty-six percent said our dedicated brothers and sisters in Christ bring to the people of remain within their original church they disapprove of church restric- God. WASHINGTON (CNS) — The and become stronger in their reli- tions on divorce, but only 5 percent This longing to follow the Lord easily is understood by those church familiar to and preferred by gious commitment, he said. said that was why they left. who have consecrated their lives to God in a special way in the Hispanic Catholics in the United “There’s absolutely no evidence In response to questions about church. For all who give their lives to the service of Christ and the States is a livelier, more charismat- that it’s diminishing or undercut- other possible areas of dissatisfac- church have a common desire: a longing to see God, to have the ic place than the one most ting their Catholic orthodoxy or tion, majorities of former Catholics consolation of seeing Jesus Christ face-to-face. Their vocation is American Catholics are used to, their connection to parish life,” he said they think the church respects based on the abiding hope that fidelity to their call, and all that is finds a new survey on Latinos and said. women at least as much as men entailed with the “yes” to their vocation, will grant them the religion. Hispanic Protestants were pro- (66 percent) and is welcoming blessed reward of beholding the face of God. A detailed survey by the Pew portionally even more likely to toward immigrants (75 percent). Yet there is another important aspect of the religious vocation: Hispanic Center and the Pew belong to “renewal” churches, with Among all Hispanics surveyed, to make present the face of God for other people. Since the very Forum on Religion and Public Life 57 percent in that category. Thirty- 83 percent of those who converted beginnings of the consecrated life within the church, priests and released April 25 says about a third one percent of Hispanic Protestants said their main reason for chang- religious rightly have been viewed as unique and joyful represen- of U.S. Catholics are Latinos and said they were Pentecostals and 26 ing faiths or churches was a desire tatives of God. They are considered persons called to a special that they are bringing a more evan- percent described themselves as for a more direct, personal experi- degree of union with God, accomplishing the works of the Father. gelical style of faith into the broad- charismatics. ence of God. The second most Indeed, people continue to experience, through the various er church as their numbers grow. “The contrast to the non- common reason, given by 35 per- charismas carried out day after day by diocesan clergy, overseas Despite an overall drop in the Hispanic population is stark: Less cent, was the inspiration of a par- priests serving in our diocese; permanent deacons; and priests, percentage of U.S. Hispanics who than one in five non-Hispanic ticular pastor, followed by 26 per- brothers and sisters of religious orders; the many blessings which are Catholic — due largely to Protestants are renewalists,” the cent who said it was related to a those who joined evangelical and survey said. personal crisis and 14 percent who God lavishes upon his people: healing, wisdom, charity, compas- Pentecostal churches — Latinos About 18 percent of all converted because of a marriage. sion and mercy. The liturgy, prayers, words and works of these will continue to represent an ever- Hispanics said they had changed The study counted as a conver- dedicated men and women make God truly present to his people. larger share of the U.S. Catholic churches or stopped considering sion any change such as leaving People in the world constantly must be reminded of their need population because of immigration themselves members of a faith one Protestant church for another, to turn to God in a spirit of repentance and hope. They should see and high birthrates, it said. About altogether. Former Catholics (13 moving into or out of the Catholic the life of the ordained and religious as an offering to God, a fra- 68 percent of U.S. Hispanics say percent) were the majority. Church, or dropping out of reli- grant and beautiful offering of humanity to God, and, as a special they are Catholics. Conversion was much more gious practice altogether. gift from God, an embodiment of his limitless love and mercy While in many respects Latinos common among second- and third- A personal invitation also was toward his children. differ little from the general U.S. generation Hispanics than among important. Among all Hispanic Similarly, the communal life of the religious, while not always population in their religious atti- recent immigrants, the survey converts, 74 percent said they first perfect as witnessed by many who must live alone, demonstrates tudes and activities, Roberto Suro, found. And the majority left heard about their new church from the joy of persons who live united and guided by the Gospel of director of the Pew Hispanic Catholicism to join evangelical a family member or friend. Jesus Christ. At the same time, St. Paul, in his Letter to the Center, said analysts were sur- churches. Forty-three percent of The study of 4,016 Hispanic Romans, reminds us of the importance of community living and prised to see the depth of what he evangelical Hispanics said they adults was conducted by telephone mutual prayerful support, when he writes: “None of us lives for called “renewal Christianity” formerly were Catholic. Just 2 per- between August and October 2006. himself or herself, and no one dies for himself or for herself.” The among people of Latino origin or cent of Hispanic converts became The sample size was larger than is prayer of the church, shared in common by those who live in har- descent. Catholics. typical in sociological surveys to mony and peace, is efficacious and will demonstrate the loving In a telephone press conference Catholics who became evangel- get a better sense of what non- presence of Christ himself. about the study, “Changing Faiths: icals were asked to discuss their Catholic Hispanics had to say, Latinos and the Transformation of feelings about the Catholic Church Suro and Lugo said. American Religion,” Suro said and why they left. The margin of error for the Latinos are much more likely than The greatest dissatisfaction was entire survey is plus or minus 2.5 As we look to the future the general U.S. public to be voiced about liturgy. percent; plus or minus 3.3 percent Today, there is present in the hearts of many, especially our involved in churches where an Sixty-one percent of former for Catholic respondents; and plus youth, a longing to see the face of God, to know what Christ is enthusiastic, hand-clapping, arms- Catholics said they found the Mass or minus 4.8 percent for evangeli- like. As we look to the future, we advance in a new zeal which raised style of worship and prayer “unexciting,” although only 36 per- cals. will draw others — especially young people — to seek what the is typical. ordained sought and to find what the vowed religious and laity Fifty-four percent of Hispanic have found, that Christ can and will be re-presented in the lives of Catholics were identified as charis- his consecrated witnesses for years to come. matics on the basis of what reli- We pray men and women will encourage and support one gious practices people said they another as they consider the vowed life of priest, brother, sister, have in their churches, the survey deacon or dedicated lay minister within the church. May the Spirit said. Among the characteristics the of God guide and direct them, and give them the courage to gladly survey used to classify people as follow Christ. charismatics was participation in prayer groups where participants And may the consecrated lives of our jubiliarians continue to pray for miraculous healing or give witness to the joy, which comes from following more closely deliverance or where people speak in the footsteps of the chaste, poor and obedient Christ. For your in tongues. many years of dedicated service to the church, the continued sup- The survey found that 62 per- port of your prayers and works on behalf of all in the Diocese of cent of Catholic Hispanics say the Fort Wayne-South Bend, and for all you will do in the days and Masses they attend at least occa- the years ahead to continue to renew and refresh the church, and sionally have “displays of excite- your particular mission in the church, we thank you, in the name ment and enthusiasm, such as rais- of the diocese, and, even more, in the name of Jesus. ing hands, clapping, shouting or jumping.” Luis Lugo, director of the Pew Forum, said at the same teleconfer- ence that becoming involved in the charismatic style of religious prac- tice strengthens people’s religious Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, identity. Whether Catholic, Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Anglican or mainline Protestant, Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William Lester. 14 COMMENTARY MAY 6, 2007 Mirroring wider debate, seminar on THE CATEQUIZ’EM by Dominic Camplisson St.Athanasius is remembered in May. global warming gets heated This quiz looks at his life and times.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — when a Vatican official had to use 1.This saint is remembered in May.He was born and died in this city: Despite being held in a cool, cli- his pastoral prowess to calm one mate-controlled conference room, participant. THE a.Alexandria some early discussions at a “The scientific community has b.Mecca Vatican-sponsored seminar on been so divided and so bitter” over c.Ancyra (Ankara) global warming and climate the climate-change debate that VATICAN change got pretty heated. experts who disagree with each 2.When did he live? The rifts and tensions still other don’t talk to each other, LETTER a.unknown dividing the global debate on the Silecchia told Catholic News CAROL GLATZ b.the 4th century causes of and remedies for drastic Service. c.the 7th century (right after the advent of Islam) climatic shifts were gently sim- But by bringing the opposing mering in the small microcosm of sides together under the neutral the two-day Vatican meeting. roof of the Vatican, she said, the social development and world 3.His highest office was bishop of this city: The seminar, sponsored by the church is helping give a fresh peace, said Christian values seen a.Alexandria in Egypt Pontifical Council for Justice and approach to an issue mired in con- in “the virtue of prudence, the pur- b.Mecca Peace, gathered some 80 experts flict, confusion and, often, inac- suit of the common good and the c.Ancyra (Ankara) representing the scientific, politi- tion. protection of the poor” are impor- cal, economic and spiritual sides The Vatican is reminding peo- tant contributions to the climate- 4.Before that,he was secretary to this appropriately named Bishop of Alexandria: of the climate-change debate at the ple that the environment and change debate and should be at the heart of policies aimed at address- a.Thutmoses Vatican April 26-27 to discuss development cannot be helped by b.Jeremy Bishop “Climate Change and economics, science or politics ing global warming. Development.” alone, “that there are moral, ethical Because real consensus among c.Alexander “I have to commend the plan- considerations” to take into politicians and scientists is not ners,” said Lucia Silecchia, a pro- account, said Silecchia. around the corner, the church can 5.At that time he held this clerical rank: fessor of environmental law at The She said policymakers have to still band divergent groups togeth- a.Archimandrite Catholic University of America in avoid falling into the extremes that er under its universal umbrella of b.Monk Washington, because “nobody can either see “the human almost as Christian values. c.Deacon accuse them of bringing in a group evil and destroying a beautiful The Catholic Church is “not the of people who will agree with planet” or consider development Sierra Club at prayer,” Carr told CNS; it embodies centuries of tra- 6.In this role as secretary he attended this famous council: each other.” and technology as saviors of the a.The Council of Jerusalem Disagreements even spilled out world. dition of calling for “sacrifice, into the corridor during the closed- John Carr, the U.S. Conference b.The Council of Niceae door seminar’s first morning break of Catholic Bishops’ secretary for LETTER, PAGE 15 c.“The Robber Council” 7.What was its most famous achievement? a.regulating the number of toppings allowed on a pizza in Lent Traditions see all apostles as missionaries b.promulgation of the Nicene Creed c.the campaign against the Cathars by fabrication. Reflection The culture of the Roman 8.Athanasius was the most powerful figure fighting (successfully) this heresy: Empire was absolutely hostile to A month ago the church called THE the values of the Gospel. The a.Julianism us, with joy and faith, to celebrate b.Arianism political order was becoming hos- the resurrection of Jesus after the c.Gnosticism SUNDAY tile as well. terrible event of the crucifixion. Nevertheless Paul and Barnabas Gradually, gently, but unrelent- GOSPEL were undaunted. They continued ingly, the church has called upon 9.The virulence of his opposition to this heretical group led to him being to move from city to city, from us personally to respond to Jesus, a.promoted to Patriarch of Constantinople. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Christian community to Christian to bond ourselves with the salva- b.selected to be a papal candidate. community, to reassure believers tion brought to humanity by Jesus. c.exiled and deposed from his See. in Christ. Despite the risks, and the This weekend’s readings pro- more than occasional rejections, claim the sacrificial death as well their faith inspired them and 10.As a result of this development,Athanasius found himself in this soon to be 5th Sunday of Easter as the rising of Jesus from the eclipsed imperial capital: impelled them. dead, but it also calls upon us to Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35. For the second reading, the respond by following the Lord. a.Aix (Aachen) nce again in this Easter sea- church this weekend offers a pas- As the second reading from b.Berlin son, the Acts of the sage from the Book of Revelation. Revelation, eternal life with God, c.Rome OApostles supplies the first This book, the last book of the in heaven will be our reward. reading for the Mass. New Testament in the translations While still in this life, we 11.Athanasius also ran into problems with Julian the Apostate.Who was he and what This weekend’s reading tells and versions that have used for authentically become disciples by was his goal? the story of some of the mission- centuries, is highly poetic and loving God, each other, and all a.He was a Roman emperor who wished to restore paganism as ary activities of Paul and symbolic. It is moving and strik- people, as Jesus loved. In this ingly beautiful in its imagery very the dominant religion. Barnabas. Although eventually divine love, Jesus died on Calvary b.He was a heretical barbarian who wished to annex Egypt. they parted, Paul and Barnabas, often, but often its symbolism are as a sacrifice. In God’s plan divine Paul’s disciple, visited several so involved, or so unique to the love triumphed when Jesus rose. c.He was a reactionary Greek ruler who wished to become places in Asia Minor that were first century, that understanding We are not alone in our effort to Pharaoh. prominent cities in the Roman the book is not easy without read- be with God, to love as Jesus empire of the first century A.D. ing scholarly commentaries along loved. The apostles are with us in 12.Athanasius died a few years before his position on heresy was victorious at this: Ancient traditions see all the with the text itself. their successors such as Barnabas a.the turn of the millennium apostles as missionaries, most of In this reading, the vision is of who still guide us and strengthen b.the Council of Constantinople heaven, symbolized by the holy whom went far and wide to pro- us in the Church. c.the Great Schism claim the Gospel. city of Jerusalem, but a trans- formed Jerusalem, and of God. It However, Acts gives an account 13.Athanasius is often credited with introducing this to the West: of many of Paul’s efforts in miss- is a look into eternity and to the ionizing. No Scripture gives simi- reward promised to those who READINGS a.monasticism lar details about the other apostles. love God. Sunday: Acts 14:21b-27 Ps 145:8-13 b.the Mass The reading is more than a trav- St. John’s Gospel is the source Rv 21:1-5a Jn 13:31-33a,34-35 c.the wearing of vestments elogue. It is a lesson about the of the last reading. This is not a Monday: Acts 14:5-18 Ps 115:1-5, faith of Paul and Barnabas. It also Resurrection narrative, but it is 15-16 Jn 14:21-26 14.He is even thought to have been this for the monastic leader Antony: reveals the conditions in which strongly reminiscent of the Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28 a.cook b.scribe c.biographer these two great figures in early Resurrection, and of the Lord’s Ps 145:10013ab,21 Jn 14:27-31a death on Calvary. Christianity lived. Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6 Ps 122:1-5 15.Athanasius’most famous work is ”De Incarnatione.”This deals with As they spoke to Christians in Jesus obliquely refers to the crucifixion. He refers to rising Jn 15:1-8 a.the rise of orthodoxy the cities that they visited, they Thursday: Acts 15:7-21 Ps 96:1-3, warned these followers of Christ from the dead. Eternal life is an b.the Incarnation, of course! 10 Jn 15:9-11 that hostility, and difficulties, faced option for humans who follow the c.the origin of species them. Paul and Barnabas them- Lord in obedience to God, in sacri- Friday: Acts 15:22-31 Ps 57:8-12 selves met hostility and endured fice, and in faith. With Jesus, the Jn 15:12-17 ANSWERS: difficulties. Their warnings hardly faithful will die but also rise to Saturday: Acts 16:1-10 Ps 100:1-2,3, 1.a, 2.b, 3.a, 4.c, 5.c, 6.b, 7.b, 8.b, 9.c, 10.c, 11.a, 12.b, 13.a, 14.c, 15.b came from paranoia or as a strate- eternal life. 5 Jn 15:18-21 gy to build regard for themselves MAY 6, 2007 COMMENTARY 15 Young children do not receive anointing of the sick

I am writing to ask for some clarifica- mit sin, one must be able to make is referred to as “Saint So-So”nor from never referred to figures from the tion.The April 22 issue of Today’s a rational choice to sin. Thus, chil- the New Testament until after they are Old Testament as saints, and that is Catholic discusses anointing of the sick. dren under the age of about seven THAT’S dead.My question is why are the three why we do not have this practice The story mentions the anointing of an are not to receive the sacrament of archangels referred to as “saints,”but either. (Please note: this answer infant.Is this correct since an infant the anointing of the sick. A GOOD no one from the Old Testament is was adapted from the Southern Nebraska Register Feb. 6, 1998.) would not be at the age of reason — What is a proper motive for taking on QUESTION referred to as a “saint?”JT,South Bend usually considered age 7? Anonymous, additional religious practices,like The word “saint” is a transla- Fort Wayne. going to daily Mass,or saying the tion of the Latin word “sanctus,” In fact, the article was not cor- Divine Office,or attending adoration which means “holy.” In ancient rect. Only the sick who have Christian times, this term was used every day? Anonymous has made it so that we can offer Father Mark Gurtner, pastor of Our reached the age of reason may be to describe creatures who had ourselves as a gift to him because Lady of Good Hope Parish, Fort anointed with the sacrament of the The proper motive is commun- become holy by the power of God. communion is a two-way street, Wayne, answered this week’s ques- sick. Canon 1004.1 states, “The ion with God. We were made for It was applied to the good angels, God gives himself to us, we tions. anointing of the sick can be communion with God. As St. to Mary, and to all those deceased receive the gift of himself and in administered to any member of the Augustine would say, “Our hearts men and women who were enjoy- are restless, O Lord, until they rest return offer ourselves to him as a faithful who, having reached the ing heaven. Sometimes early Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- in you.” God has given us means living sacrifice. This, ultimately, is use of reason, begins to be in dan- Christians even referred to each tions from readers. E-mail your of grace like the Holy Mass, the the meaning of life which brings ger by reason of illness or old other as “saints” meaning those questions to [email protected] Divine Office, adoration, etc., to us joy ... and eternal life. age.” who were in a state of grace. fwsb.org or mail them to Today’s draw us into deeper communion The reason for this is that the Later in history, the use of this Catholic, That’s A Good with him. In being drawn into We know that the angels came before sacrament is not only for healing, term became more restricted and Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort deeper communion with him we but also for the forgiveness of sins God created man.Three of whom are referred only to those souls who Wayne, IN 46856. Include your are transformed into his very as a completion of Christian prefixed with the title “saint.”Many were canonized by the church. We name, city and an e-mail address image, and we grow in love and penance. Children under the age of good people are referred to in the Old still retain today the use of the or phone number so we can con- friendship with him. reason are not culpable for sin Testament,and in the New Testament. ancient title of “saint” for angels, tact you if necessary. Anonymity Also, through these means God because, in order for one to com- Yet,no human from the Old Testament but apparently the early church will be preserved upon request. Tragedy? Or wickedness? SCRIPTURE SEARCH By Patricia Kasten t Mass on the morning of at Boston College and Catholic April 17, hours after a University as well as at state Gospel for May 6, 2007 Ashooting spree at Virginia schools like Maryland — further THE Tech had left dozens dead confirms that the late Philip Rieff Rev 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 (including the shooter), the was spot-on when he described CATHOLIC homilist spoke of the “tragedy” ours as a “therapeutic society.” Following is a word search based on the Second that had unfolded in Blacksburg The language of psychology has Reading and Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Easter: the day before. I had no sooner displaced the language of theolo- DIFFERENCE Cycle C, about new things and new commands. The gotten home from church and gy, as psychological categories of GEORGE WEIGEL words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. checked the e-mail than I found a understanding have displaced the- communication from the Parent ological explanations for what first cousin, can also lead to an NEW HEAVEN EARTH PASSED AWAY and Family Affairs Office at the seems otherwise inexplicable. On abrogation of responsibility: NO MORE CITY JERUSALEM University of Maryland (where the day after the Virginia Tech when your number’s up, your PREPARED BRIDE LOUD VOICE my son is a student) deploring the shootings, when little was known number’s up, so why live respon- THRONE DWELL WIPE “tragic incident that transpired at (or at least reported) about the sibly here and now? EVERY TEAR DEATH MOURNING Virginia Tech” and listing shooter, the Washington Post No one wants a repetition of PAIN SON OF MAN AT ONCE “resources available to the UM nonetheless assured its readers those “witchcraft” hysterias in community during this time of that “deep frustration” was the which innocents were unjustly GIVE YOU LOVE DISCIPLES immense tragedy.” But what, I likely cause of 32 murders. executed on spurious grounds of wondered, was the “tragedy” Spree-killers, a researcher told being demonically possessed. here? the Post, are “very, very frustrat- Unless we recover the vocabulary ALL IS NEW Terminal cancer in a five year ed people who are so self-cen- of good and evil, however, we old is “tragic.” Macbeth is a tered they feel the whole world is will really not come to grips with DNMOURN I NGYD “tragedy,” in that the subject’s against them...” what possesses a Hitler, a Stalin, flaws are ultimately the cause of “Frustrated,” “self-centered,” a Pol Pot, a Khalid Sheikh EROMONBHTRAE the unraveling of his life. What and “feel” are words and expres- Mohammed — or a spree-killer JONHYT I CDRWR happened at Virginia Tech, how- sions redolent of the therapeutic on a Virginia campus. ever, was not a “tragedy.” It was society. A different vocabulary is NMAEEVOLAFAA a manifestation of what theolo- required here. Hell has sometimes AENDVDWELLDP gians once called the mysterium been explained as the condition iniquitatis, the “mystery of evil.” in which one is so utterly self- MLA I I ATONCEE The murders in Blacksburg were centered that, incapable of rela- FANRGYE I OHSR acts of wickedness, not the “trag- tionships or love, one’s personali- ic” unfolding of an unavoidable ty disintegrates into oblivion. OSJBRPAHGTSP fate. “Hellish,” in this very specific NUVE I PKLWAAL These things have to be called sense, strikes me as a better by their real names. As do sui- adjective with which to describe ORVWTHRONEPW cide-homicide bombings in the the Blacksburg shooter than George Weigel is a senior fellow of SELP I CS I DDNK Middle East. As do the acts of “frustrated.” “Frustration” is a the Ethics and Public Policy terrorists who plant IEDs along description of a psychological Center in Washington, D.C. FJLOUDVO I CEF Iraq’s roadsides in order to maim state. “Hellish” (or “wicked”) is young Americans. Evil is real, the far more accurate description and evil can take hold of minds of the moral condition — the also expected humanity “to culti- resources. There is a middle and souls. How can any serious state of soul — of someone who vate and care for it,” he said. ground, many church leaders say, Christian look at the evil at work can shoot 32 innocent people in LETTER Church leaders are aware scien- that sees sustainable economic in Blacksburg and not be remind- cold blood. tific findings can sometimes be growth, the environment and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 ed of the warning we read every Police departments are neither skewed by special-interest groups human development as partners, Tuesday night in Compline: “Stay theology departments nor confes- or overblown by an audience-hun- not enemies. sober and alert. Your opponent sionals, and astute psychological restraint, moderation,” promoting gry media. But when 5 percent of the the devil is prowling like a roar- profiling of potential spree-killers the common good and the option The church, therefore, “seeks to world’s population gobbles up 20 ing lion, looking for someone to obviously has its place. My point for the poor. draw fully from the treasury” of all percent of the earth’s resources, devour. ...”? (1 Pt 5:8-9a) Like is a broader, cultural one: that the Cardinal Renato Martino, head scientific knowledge and experi- lifestyle changes are important, original sin, the reality of the Evil vocabulary of the therapeutic of the justice and peace council, ence and looks for “a true and bal- said Cardinal Martino and Pope One is one of the doctrines of the society is a distraction from the said the church’s concern for the anced response” based on church Benedict XVI. faith for which there is ample real meaning of situations like the environment and creation goes all teaching, Cardinal Martino said. While Cardinal Martino said the empirical evidence. Virginia Tech shootings, which the way back to the Book of The church does not want to seminar’s purpose was merely “to The instinctive reach for the engages the most profound ques- Genesis. In the two stories of cre- curb sustainable development, educate,” a number of participants language of “tragedy” in the tions of good and evil. The ation, God gave humankind the especially in impoverished nations, said the Vatican-sponsored event wake of a slaughter like vocabulary of “tragedy,” like the mandate to subdue and have nor does it see population control could have a significant impact on Blacksburg — an instinct evident therapeutic vocabulary that is its dominion over the earth, but he as a way to conserve dwindling how the debate is shaped. 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MAY 6, 2007

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST STUDENTS WALK FOR HUNGER St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, participated in Homeward Bound, Northeast Indiana’s 5K walk to provide housing and to fight homelessness on Sunday, April 29. The families and students at St. John raised over $5,000 to help Vincent House, Inc. reach their goal of $20,000. The walk started at Headwaters Park and over 100 students and their families, all wearing school colors of black and gold t-shirts, joined other walkers march Sports through downtown Fort Wayne on a beautiful afternoon. St. Joe-St. Elizabeth, New Haven ICCL baseball wraps teams win top spots at meets up regular season

ishes in the 100-meter hurdles, and St. Aloysius 22. BY ELMER J. DANCH O’Lena had two hits. BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN 400-meter dash, shot put, discus, The Raiders were paced by Mark Downs blasted four hits high jump and long jump. one-two finishes from throwers to pace St. Jude Green to 13-6 SOUTH BEND — The boys base- FORT WAYNE — In the second Courtney Heddens tallied up James Brames and Kevin over St. Anthony Gold. ball of the Inter-City Catholic week of Catholic Youth a triple crown for St. John New Kohrman in the shot put and dis- Dylan McMahon turned in a 10- League, after a blustery weather Organization (CYO) track and Haven with victories in the 200- cus and in the 800-meter run strikeout performance in pacing start this year, heads into the final field action, the girls from St. meter dash (29.1), the long jump from Leighton Painter and Corpus Christi to a 15-3 victory week of the regular season with Joseph-St. Elizabeth and St. (12-5) and as part of the 4x100 Andrew Hoffer. First place per- over Holy Cross. Tate Bellegrante five teams in a race for the divi- John New Haven both won their relay (56.6). Heddens also came formances from Nick McCarthy had a spectacular hit —hitting a sion leaderships. respective meets again this in second place to teammate (400-meter dash), Mike homerun out of Sheridan Park. In the John Bosco Division, St. week. Hilary Watts in the 100-meter McCarthy (100-meter hurdles) Tyler Lukens and McMahon each Thomas of Elkhart remains unbeat- At Bishop Dwenger on hurdles. Double winner, and the 4x200 relay team had three hits for Corpus Christi. en at 5-0, and one game behind are Monday, April 23, St. Joseph-St. AnneMarie Shank sailed through (Sundberg, Wharton, Simone, Christ the King pushed over St. Anthony Maroon at 4-1. Elizabeth scored 146 points both distance races for the run- Painter) added another 30 points four runs in the seventh frame to In the Martin de Porres while second place, St. Charles, ner-up, St. John Fort Wayne- to the team scoring for St. John defeat Holy Cross, 9-7. Division, St. Joseph of Mishawaka was not far behind with 123. St. Benoit team. New Haven. St. Jude Green moved into a tie and St. Jude Green are neck and Charles took blue ribbons in two For the boys, St. Joseph-St. For St. Aloysius, Byrd leaped with St. Joseph of Mishawaka in neck at 4-1. events: the long jump (Jenna Elizabeth was the best in the to first place in the high jump. the Martin de Porres Division by Jordan Grise and Ty Rody were Pittenger) and the 100-meter field scoring 133 team points at And in the 200-meter dash, handing the Mishawakans their the batting heroes in leading St. dash (Ali Tippman). St. Joseph- the Bishop Dwenger site on Shutt from St. Therese leaned by first loss of the year, 6-0. Thomas on a hitting spree of 12 hits St. Elizabeth were paced by Monday, April 23. They topped St. John’s M. McCarthy (26.5) Drew Hasler pitched a three-hit and a 10-0 victory over St. Jude. Julia Lee who won the 100- St. Jude (120), St. Vincent (80) with a time of 26.4 seconds. shutout and was backed by the Corpus Christi handed St. meter hurdles, the 800-meter and St. Charles (75). But the race of the night heavy hitting of Kyle Anthony Maroon its first loss of run, the high jump, and ran a leg Doubles winners in the meet came in the 4x100 relay when Luczkowski, who smashed out the year, 3-1. on the winning 4x200 relay. were the following: Bryan the St. John Fort Wayne-Benoit three doubles for the victors. Dan Eggleston pitched and also In the third place spot was the Tippman from St. Charles (shot boys (Puitz, Gonzales, Cooper, In other contests, Holy Family helped with the bat in leading St. team from St. Jude chalking up put, discus); St. Vincent’s Sam Fincher) nipped St. John New defeated St. Jude, 7-4, Corpus Joseph of Mishawaka 9-1 over St. 89 points. Kate Kinley gave St. Anderson (100-meter hurdles, Haven (Fuller, Hoffer, Christi downed St. Anthony Gold, Monica of Mishawaka. He Jude a first-place finish in the high jump); and St. Joseph-St. McCarthy, McCarthy). The 12-2, and then the Kings picked up smashed a homerun and scored 1,600-meter run and was a close Elizabeth’s Nick Pritchard (100- times clocked — 51.1 and 51.2 their second win of the week with three times in the win. Andrew second to St. Joseph-St. meter dash, 4x100 relay); and seconds — both beat CYO sea- a 14-4 victory over St. Matthew. Elizabeth’s Lee (2:46) in the Andrew Yaney (200-meter dash, son bests heading into the city 800-meter with a time of 2:46.7. 4x100 relay). Triple crowns meet last year. De’Angelo St. Vincent, led by Chris went to Andrew Eckrich from Fincher also ran a lightening-fast CHRIST THE KING’S ICCL TEAM WINS Widner’s victories in the shot St. Jude (400-meter run, 800- 12.2 seconds in the 100-meter put and discus, came in fourth meter run, 4x200 relay) and Jake dash and launched himself 16-7 JOHN BOSCO DIVISION with 43 points. Torkeo from St. Joseph-St. in the long jump for St. John At Bishop Luers, the Lady Elizabeth (1,600-meter run, long Fort Wayne-Benoit. Raiders from St. John New jump, 4x100 relay). Haven won nine out of 12 The final scores for the boys’ events to take top honors over at Bishop Luers on Thursday, St. John Fort Wayne-Benoit, St. April 26, were the following: St. CYO coaches are encouraged to e- Aloysius, Queen of Angels and John New Haven 162; St. John mail soccer and softball scores St. Therese. The Raiders won Fort Wayne-Benoit 104; St. to Michelle Castleman at both relays and had one-two fin- Therese 41; Queen of Angels 24 [email protected].

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MAY 6, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 Winners for CYO meets held Monday, April 16, are: Saint Joseph’s High School Event Boys Girls Hurdles McCarthy 17.1 Watts 18.8 German 17.8 Taylor 18.9 announces summer camps 100-meter dash Tippman 13.7 Fuller 12.7 Shutt 13.3 Bartels 14.2 800-meter run Eckrich 2:25.2 Shank 2:31.7 Camp brochures may be picked The following are the grades BY JOE KOZINSKI Deiser 2:54 Weilbaker 3:01 up at the high school or at the St. for camps, times, dates and loca- 4x100 relay St. John NH 52.1 St. John NH 57.0 Joseph High School Web site tions of the camps: (Fuller, Hoffer, (Heddens, Lahrman, SOUTH BEND — Summer is a www.saintjoehigh.com. McCarthy, McCarthy) Painter, Wellman) time when athletes work on funda- Football St. Joe/St. Elizabeth 55.0 St. Joe/St. Elizabeth 1:01 mentals, polish their games and K-3 8:30-9:30 a.m. June 11-14 Saint Joseph’s (Krach, Torkeo, Deiser, (Taylor, Baumgartner, play with others who have the 4-6 10 a.m.-noon June 11-14 Saint Joseph’s Fletcher) Baumgartner, Reimbold) same interests. 7-9 1-3 p.m. June 11-14 Saint Joseph’s Saint Joseph’s High School has 400-meter dash McCarthy 1:00.0 Wellman 1:08.1 Cost: Grades K-3, $25; Grades 4-6, $40; Grades 7-9, $40 Fletcher 1:05 McNamara 1:08 the perfect vehicle to accomplish Girls’ basketball all the off-season adjectives of a 200-meter dash McCarthy 26.5 Heddens 28.9 K-3 8:30-10 a.m. June 11-15 Saint Joseph’s Dorman 28.9 Bartels 30.0 grade school athlete and be able to 4-6 10 a.m.-noon June 11-15 Saint Joseph’s 1,600-meter run Eckrich 5:09.7 Shank 5:49.0 enjoy the fantastic facilities and 7-9 12:30-3:30 p.m. June 11-15 Saint Joseph’s atmosphere that resides at the Cost: Grades K-3, $30; Grades 4-6, $40; Grades 7-9, $50 Torkeo 5:48 Reimbold 6:35 home of the Indians. Boys’ basketball 4x200 relay St. John New Haven 1:58.6 St. John NH 2:04.8 “Our camps present a beautiful K-3 2:30-4 p.m. June 25-29 Saint Joseph’s (Painter, Simone, (Casterline, Current, opportunity for kids to meet and 4-6 noon-2:30 p.m. June 25-29 Saint Joseph’s Sunderberg, Wharton) Kayser, Watts) spend some time making new 7-9 9 a.m.-noon June 25-29 Saint Joseph’s St. Joe/St. Elizabeth 2:12 St. Joe/St. Elizabeth 2:31 friends,” commented Eric Gohlke, Cost: Grades K-3, $30; Grades 4-6, $40; Grades 7-9, $50 (Pritchard, Guevara, (Lee, Lee, McNamara, Saint Joseph’s athletic director. “It Softball Deiser, LaSuer) Maxsom) really enables young people to K-3 9-10 a.m. June 25-28 Saint Joseph’s Shot put Brames 37-1 Zink 31-1 expand their horizons with others 4-6 10-11:30 a.m. June 25-28 Saint Joseph’s Vandegriff 33-9 Widner 34-11 of their own age.” 7-9 noon-2:30 p.m. June 25-28 Saint Joseph’s Discus Brames 100-2 Zink 68-5” “We have a highly qualified Cost: Grades K-3, $25; Grades 4-6, $30; Grades 7-9, $40 Vandegriff 82-111/2 Widner 83-7 coaching staff combined with cur- Baseball High jump Painter 4-6 Lahrman 4-6 rent Saint Joseph’s players that K-3 8-9 a.m. June 18-21 Northfield Complex Pritchard Baumgartner make our camps special,” added 4-6 9-10:30 a.m. June 18-21 Northfield Complex Long jump Houser 14-31/2 Sordelet 12-8 Gohlke. “I think that knowing our 7-9 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 18-21 Northfield Complex Torkeo 13-6 Taylor 12-9 coaches, playing in our gym and Cost: Grades K-3, $25; Grades 4-6, $30; Grades 7-9, $40 on our fields is definitely an Girls’ soccer advantage for the development of K-4 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 9-13 Northfield Complex future high school athletes.” 5-8 5:30-7 p.m. July 9-13 Northfield Complex Saint Joseph’s has a sibling fee Cost: Grades K-4, $25; Grades 5-8, $30 applied for siblings of Saint Boys’ soccer Joseph’s High School students or Grades 4-8 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 25-28 Northfield Complex for siblings attending the same Cost $40 camp. Sibling fees do not apply Volleyball Our experienced and professional staff is dedicated between two different sports or 4-6 9-11:30 a.m. June 18-21 Saint Joseph’s to providing the highest quality of nursing care. different genders. Pay one full 7-9 1-4 p.m. June 18-21 Saint Joseph’s • Daily Mass camp fee and apply the sibling fee Cost: Grades 4-6, $40; Grades 7-9, 50 to the second camp. • Skilled Care • Intermediate Care • Medicare Certified Marian High School summer camps announced • Secured Units for Alzheimer Care • Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapies BY JOE KOZINSKI Football • Assisted Living Apartments Grades K-2 9-11:30 a.m. June 18-22 $35/$55 family Grades 3-5 9 a.m.-noon June 25-29 $35/$55 family • Independent Living Patio Homes on Campus MISHAWAKA — Mix a little Grades 6-8 9 a.m.-noon July 9-12, 16-19 $35/$55 family For Information, Call: (260) 897-2841 summer weather, great athletic Freshmen 2-10 p.m. June 25-29 (Team Camp) facilities, professional coaches and Girls’ basketball staff and a whole bunch of fun 515 N. Main Street, Avilla, Indiana 46710 Grades 3-8 4:30-7 p.m. July 23-26 $45/$60 family Provena Health, a Catholic health system, builds communities together, and you get Marian sum- Freshmen 4-6:30 p.m. July 16-19 (Team Camp) mer sports camps. Boys basketball of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human The corner of Logan and Grades K-2 10 a.m.-noon June 11-14 $35/$55 family need in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Dragoon Trail looks to be very Grades 3-4 10 a.m.-noon June 18-22 $35/$55 family busy this June and July as varsity Grades 5-6 1-3 p.m. June 18-22 $35/$55 family staffs roll out the balls, rackets, Grades 7-8 1-3 p.m. June 18-22 $35/$55 family bats and poms opening up the Freshmen 6-8 p.m. June 18-22 freshmen camp Marian campus to kindergarten Baseball through incoming freshmen in Grades 5-9 12:30-3:30 p.m. June 25-28 $40/$60 family efforts to teach fundamentals and Girls’ soccer offer practicing a favorite sport Grades 6-8 1-4 p.m. July 9-11 $35/$55 family with other kids. Freshmen 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 9-13 (Team Camp) “The future success of Marian Boys’ soccer High School has a direct correla- Grades 3-5 9-11:30 a.m. June 11-15 $35/$55 family tion with the progress and growth Grades 6-8 9 a.m.-noon June 18-22 $35/$55 family of our feeder schools,” commented Freshmen 6-8 p.m. July 9-13 (Team Camp) Reggie Glon, athletic director. “I Volleyball can’t stress how important our Grades 3-9 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16-19 $165/$250 family camps are to the young people that Freshmen 5:30-8 p.m. June 11-15 (Team Camp) play in the Inter-City Catholic Coed track League.” Grades 4-9 9-11 a.m. June 11-15 $35/$55 family “Our camps are a great way to Coed tennis expose families to our outstanding Grades K-8 4:30-7:30 p.m. June 18-21 $45/$65 family facilities, our diligent coaches and Grades K-8 4:30-7:30 p.m. June 25-28 $45/$65 family our student body volunteers,” Glon Grades K-8 4:30-7:30 p.m. July 9-12 $45/$65 family added. “Its really exciting to see Freshmen 6:30-9 p.m. July 16-19 (Team Camp) new faces light up when playing a Cheerleading sport, some for the first time, and Grades K-8 9-11:30 a.m. June 25-29 $45/$55 family having positive coaches preparing Freshmen 4-5:30 p.m. June 11-15 Football Tryouts them to do their best.” Poms The following are the grades, Grades K-8 1-4 p.m. June 11-15 $45/$55 family times, dates and costs for the Marian summer camps: Sign up brochures are available at the Marian High School Athletic Office, Marian feeder school offices and on the Marian Web Site www.marianhs.org. For more questions please contact the Marian Athletic Office at (574) 259-5858. 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 6, 2007 Sister Lucia’s doctor Illuminating the story of the Mass

development of the BY YORK YOUNG visits U.S. on 90th Mass. And some of the earliest prayers ut together one of the great used are still recog- teachers and writers on cat- nizable today. The anniversary of Pechesis of today with a Second Eucharistic Catholic topic that should be near Prayer, which is the and dear to the hearts of the faith- most frequently ful, then mix it up with a modern used prayer of con- Fatima apparition — that is, short — format, and secration is a you’ve got one fine, easy-to-read, descendent of a yet oh-so-useful book. prayer written by Having Father Alfred McBride, Hippolytus of DUBLIN, Ireland — Dr. Branca from the Mary and “Calls” is her O.Praem., write “A Short History Rome in 215. Paul, the personal physician of attempt to answer all these ques- of the Mass” (St. Anthony The original and visionary Sister Lucia, is visiting tions. Messenger Press, $12.95) was an today’s transla- the U.S. to promote Sister “The Call to Fatima,” based on inspired notion. Even the title is tion are not that Lucia’s book “Calls,” which Sister Lucia’s memoirs and her cute, holding within it more than different. gives a unique insight into the book “Calls,” has been widely one meaning and a little irony at One dra- message of Fatima and to launch praised internationally and has the same time. The Mass has any- matic change the film “The Call to Fatima,” received the St. Maximillian Kolbe thing but a short history, being in Mass wor- which is based on the book. award for education. “The Call to instituted by Our Lord at the last ship Accompanying her will be the Fatima” will be broadcasted glob- supper, making it nearly 2,000 occurred film’s producer and director ally on ETWN on the May 13 to years old. during the Thomas McCormack. over 118 million homes worldwide But any history book that comes Middle The book “Calls” and documen- to mark the 90th anniversary of the in at a mere 120 pages is rightly Ages. tary film “The first apparition. considered short, and it helps that Attitudes Call to Fatima” Director and the actual changes that have about the deal with the producer occurred within the structure of the role of laity led meaning of “The Call to Fatima” McCormack spent Mass have been minimal over time to a time when the congregation Mary’s message will be broadcasted four years filming and can be wrapped up in a short became present more as an audi- of Fatima and is and is constantly volume. In fact, it might not even ence than as participants. This the most insightful globally on ETWN receiving requests be a stretch to say, for example, influenced some actions of the document to have to translate the that there have been more changes Mass, as well as architectural been written on on the May 13 to dual DVD into 16 to the game of baseball in its 150- developments of churches, often- changes were introduced, including the message of over 118 million other languages. year history than the Mass has had times to the detriment of the com- the priest facing the congregation Fatima by a The purpose of seen since the third century. mon man. Father McBride does and the use of the vernacular (local visionary. homes worldwide Dr. Paul and Many Massgoers probably don’t well at explaining how these things language), which was the case in In 2000, McCormack’s realize that the prayers and format happen and doesn’t sugarcoat them, the early centuries of the church. Cardinal Joseph to mark the 90th visit is to inform of the present-day Mass have pointing out some of the misguid- This change made Latin, which had Ratzinger, who is anniversary of the and explain to the changed so little they could be edness of certain changes. been exclusively used for the litur- now Pope American public transported back to a fourth-century The Reformation highlighted gy for centuries (and can still be Benedict XVI, first apparition. the importance of Mass and not miss a beat in under- many of the problems occurring used today), superfluous for the declared the book the well-known standing what’s going on. within the liturgy of the church. A layperson. as “the most and documented Of course, the first 300 years of slow movement began to improve Today’s Mass has roots that go important book for Catholics for story of Fatima. Dr. Paul knew the growing Christian church was- (even correct) some issues, and the way back and important theological the 21st century,” and Sister Lucia Sister Lucia intimately for the last n’t quite as structured, and gather- Council of Trent (1545-1563) reasons for every action and prayer. stated in her book, “Please do not 15 years of her life and was with ings of the faithful almost always issued doctrinal clarifications of the A lot of people may complain look upon this communication as her when she passed away on Feb. were held in secret, many times in Mass. about not getting that much out of something that comes from myself. 13, 2005. the catacombs scattered throughout A renewing of the liturgy that Mass. But how much have they put Look upon it, rather as the echo of The award winning dual DVD the Mediterranean world. relied on the structure of the early into the Mass when they go? This the voice of God.” “The Call to Fatima” and Sister Father McBride does an excel- Mass had begun to be implemented book can help them see the beauty During Sister Lucia’s lifetime Lucia’s book “Calls” are available lent job of setting the stage of how in the 20th century, even before the of our most important liturgy, the she received numerous letters con- exclusively on the official Web site Christ’s example — specifically at Second Vatican Council began. re-presentation of our Lord’s sacri- cerning the messages she received www.thecalltofatima.com. the Last Supper — set up the After Vatican II, several dramatic fice. SERVICE DIRECTORY Your source for reliable services within the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

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HAPPENINGS Architecture Chicken, fish and tenderloin supper FISH FRIES Art SUMMER SESSION Huntington — St. Mary Parish Holy Name Society fiish fry Biology will have a chicken, fish and ten- New Haven — The St. John the Business JUNE 18–AUGUST 3, 2007 derloin supper on Friday, May 4, Baptist Holy Name Society will Chemistry from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Chinese school gym. Adults $7.50, chil- Classical Languages Notre Dame welcomes area residents interested in dren 12 to 6 years $5 and chil- CAREER Computer Applications summer study. A broad range of day and evening courses dren 5 and under free. There will OPPORTUNITY! Economics is available. High school students entering their senior be a bake sale and a 50/50 draw- Pre-Need Engineering ing. Funeral Sales English year may register for introductory language courses. Film Daughters of Isabella plan sale and French Tuition is $688 per credit hour for undergraduate students silent auction German and $331 per credit hour for graduate students, plus a Local established South Bend — A white elephant History $50 general fee. For a 2007 Summer Session Bulletin, call sale and silent auction will be Funeral Home has Irish Studies held by the Daughters of opportunity in Italian (574) 631-7282, or send your name and address to: Isabella, Notre Dame Circle 572 Pre-Need Sales. Mathematics Summer Session on Monday, May 7. The event Music 111 Earth Sciences Building and meeting will start at 6 p.m. Integrity, Work Ethic, Philosophy in the Peterson Room at Corpus Physics Notre Dame, IN 46556-5602 Christi Church. Guests are asked Office, Training, & Support. Great opportunity, Professional Political Science Summer Session Bulletin to bring a couple of items to be Psychology The and application are available bid on or to sell. Income. 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Easter Provena Sacred Heart Home endorsed by Father accommodations and side trips “Radio Rosary” Adam Schmitt and Father Robert D’Souza Bishop John M. D’Arcy airs M-F at 11 others from Fort Registration deadline: May 13, 2007 May 20 Ascension St. Jude Diocese of a.m.Saturday Wayne who made the Call: Carol Stefanec (804) 346-3049 Fort Wayne Fort Wayne-South Bend and Sunday at same trip to the 7:30 a.m.on (Richmond, Virginia) Father James Shafer Father Michael Heintz Fatima shrine in May 27 Pentecost St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Matthew Cathedral Redeemer Radio 2004 and 2006. Fort Wayne South Bend WLYV 1450 AM 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 6, 2007 First South Bend XLT greeted with enthusiasm

BY JOE KOZINSKI

GRANGER — Praise and wor- ship were just some of the key components of the first XLT (pro- nounced “exalt”) service held in what Father Bill Schooler, pastor of St. Pius X Parish, Granger, affectionately refers to as the ALEX SCHEIDLER north end of the Diocese of Fort Several hundred people follow in the eucharistic procession along the Wayne-South Bend. main quad on campus at Notre Dame on April 22. XLT services, a common place at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort Wayne, finally made its way to the South Bend community Crowd joins eucharistic with help from Bishop John M. D’Arcy, Cindy Black, director of the diocesan Youth Ministry, procession at University Frankie and the Holy Rollers and the open doors of St. Pius X. “XLT is praise and worship of Notre Dame music, reflection and time with the procession, “as well as get a Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament BY ALEX SCHEIDLER sprinkled with more praise and better appreciation for him on worship,” explained Black. “We campus.” in the diocese saw our young NOTRE DAME — As the sun Stephen Goven is a junior people respond well to praise and beamed down on a perfect Sunday majoring in electrical engineering worship services during our afternoon of April 22, a crowd of and philosophy at the University retreats and looked for a venue the faithful gathered to join in the of Notre Dame. He attended the that could embrace those experi- Third Annual Eucharistic procession because of the impor- ences.” Procession at the University of tance of the faith in his life. “As a “The three components of an Notre Dame du Lac. Catholic school, I think it’s very XLT service; praise and worship, Led by Bishop John M. D’Arcy important to express our Catholic teaching and adoration,” contin- of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- heritage and to outwardly show ued Black. “The service is tai- South Bend, the procession con- what’s important to us,” he said. lored around the message or TARA SCHMITT sisted of approximately 300 peo- “It means a great deal that theme of the ceremony and the Father Dan Scheidt holds the monstrance for participants in the South ple, including students from Notre we’re Catholic in more than name music enhances the prayer.” Bend area’s XLT service to receive a benediction. The event, held for the Dame, Saint Mary’s and Holy only,” Goven expressed, sharing While XLT services are new first time in South Bend and St. Pius X Church, Granger, included wor- Cross College. There were also how meaningful the procession to the South Bend area, they got ship and praise music, Scripture, reflection and adoration. religious from the Congregation of was to him. their start in Atlanta and have Holy Cross, Conventional The Eucharist was carried by spread throughout the country to show our love and respect to one impressed with the service, Franciscan Friars from Bishop D’Arcy under a canopy, bringing primarily high school Jesus Christ.” in the front row were three young Mishawaka, Franciscan Sisters of with a cross and numerous candles and college aged youth into the Father Dan Scheidt, associate ladies, Joann Derbiszewski Perpetual Adoration, Knights of leading the way. The faithful fol- church to celebrate Jesus. pastor and Marian High School (sophomore from Saint Joseph’s Columbus, professors of the uni- lowed behind the canopy in a pro- “Young people are very busy, chaplain, works with diocesan High School), Emily Sauer (sen- versity, young professionals and cession that ran the length of the and their greatest obstacle to wor- youth daily celebrated the XLT ior from Penn High School), and families with children of all ages. stretch of campus appropriately ship is time with sports, plays service with great enthusiasm and Sara Buckley (sophomore from The procession immediately termed “God Quad.” and work dominating their days reflection. Penn High School) all praising followed a standing-room-only While processing, the faithful and evenings,” commented “When two or more are gath- the Lord in song and solemnity. 11:45 a.m. Mass at the Sacred sang various litanies before paus- Bishop D’Arcy. “XLT worship is ered in his name, it is glorious “The XLT was peaceful and at Heart Basilica where Bishop ing at a total of four altars scat- one and a half hours of great and we definitely had more than the same time full of energy,” D’Arcy presided. During his homi- tered around the quad. At each sta- praise and adoration.” two praising him,” Father Scheidt commented Sauer. “It was incred- ly, he spoke of the importance of tion, as everyone gathered around “The praise of the New proclaimed. “The fact that so ible, the Holy Sprit was present.” praying before the Eucharist, the altar, they were met by a Testament is to offer your heart,” many young people came togeth- “It was a great experience, we whether reserved in the tabernacle, choral group in song. Then they added Bishop D’Arcy. “The per- er to praise the Lord weighs good started the afternoon by transport- exposed or in procession. The prayed before the Blessed fect form of worship is the Mass, for our continued faith.” ing the Jubilee Cross to Christ the bishop also quoted St. Augustine’s Sacrament while listening to read- the adoration is a beautiful way Father Dan wasn’t the only King Parish and then to follow it words, saying, “Before you eat his ings on the Eucharist from the with the XLT was enlightening,” flesh, you must adore him.” Gospel, as well as writings of the remarked Buckley. He explained that the eucharis- founders of the Congregation of “The best thing about XLT tic procession is a continuation of Holy Cross. service for me is the singing,” Mass. An excerpt from a meditation elaborated Derbiszewski. “So far “When we pray before the written by Holy Cross founder the only times we enjoy this type Blessed Eucharist,” Bishop Venerable Basil Moreau reads: “It of service is during retreat or dur- D’Arcy continued, “it should be to is at this altar that, in order to con- ing youth group.” make a gift of ourselves to him.” sole the sufferings of our exile that The exuberance of the youth The general intentions of the he offers us a manna more appeal- of the Catholic Church combined eucharistic procession were for a ing than that of the desert; there with the solemn deep devotion of greater respect for human life, for that he gives us his flesh to eat and the benediction made the evening vocations to priesthood and reli- his blood to drink; there that he a success not only for the high gious life especially in the becomes present in such a way schoolers but also the older adults Congregation of Holy Cross, and within our soul, his heart speaking that gathered in Jesus’ name. for blessings upon the students, to us with all it’s affection, and “It is a different style of wor- faculty, administration and staff of bringing our own hearts to beat ship than we are accustomed to at Holy Cross College, Saint Mary’s with his.” St. Pius,” explained Father College and the University of Professor of Architecture Schooler. “We will open our Notre Dame. Duncan Stroik attended the pro- doors and host more XLT servic- Caitlyn Flanagan, a junior and cession with his wife and six chil- es if Cindy Black sets them up.” accounting major at Saint Mary’s dren. “The great thing about this DIANE FREEBY XLT has been celebrated from College, belongs to the Orestes three year tradition is that it started Young people and families from the South Bend area enjoyed an coast to coast and now from the Brownson Club that cosponsors with the students,” he said. “This evening of praise and worship music, reflection and time with Jesus in south end of the diocese to the the procession. “I hope to grow a is really the lay faithful being the Blessed Sacrament at the first-ever XLT in the northern end of the north end, with some opened better appreciation for our Lord in involved and trying to do some- diocese. Bishop John D’Arcy, Father Bill Schooler and Father Dan Scheidt hearts and a greater appreciation the Eucharist,” she said when thing positive with the faith.” all presided at the event held at St. Pius X in Granger. for the adoration of Jesus Christ. asked why she helped coordinate