50¢ April 13, 2008 Volume 82, No. 15 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Casting 300th first Friday rosary prayed nets A world at prayer for religious vocations BY DENISE FEDOROW Pages 10-13 A general intention for the sick, injured and homebound ELKHART — Every first Friday of the month for 25 Chicago cardinal years straight — a quarter of a century — a group of visits Notre Dame faithful at St. Vincent’s in Elkhart gather together to pray the rosary. The 300th consecutive rosary was cel- Encourages students to ebrated April 4 with a large crowd of approximately 200 people present to mark the event. connect between Father Phil DeVolder, St. Vincent pastor, began the the spiritual and active life celebration with the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Parishioner and Knights of Columbus Page 5 member Bennie Wiercoich led the rosary contemplat- ing the sorrowful mysteries as he’s done for the last 25 years with the same intention, praying for the sick, injured, those in nursing homes and hospitals and those unable to attend church. NCEA highlights Father DeVolder said, “We celebrate a great mile- stone — 25 years in a row, 300 consecutive rosaries. Educators help youth Over that time we’ve prayed for literally thousands embrace the faith and thousands of people.” Bennie Wiercoich, and his wife, Virginia, were Pages 8, 9 founders of the first Friday rosaries. Wiercoich said, “I wouldn’t join the Knights (of Columbus) unless they let me do it. I said, ‘When you let me start saying the rosary, I’ll join.’ It took six months,” he said. The Wiercoiches were married 51 years ago by Sharing faith Bennie’s cousin, a priest in the Detroit area. T.J. Reipach of the Knights of Columbus said that Hope amid the Wiercoich is “thankful for all the good things we have, spiritual crossroads that’s why he always prays the rosary.” Wiercoich uses a special rosary — one that was Page 18 given to him by a non-Catholic woman who went to DENISE FEDOROW Medjugorje. The rosary has a cross carved into both A large group came out to St. Vincent Parish in Elkhart on April 4 to join in the commemo- sides of each rosary bead; some worn down by so ration of the 300th consecutive first Friday rosary. The rosary was led by Bennie Wiercoich (second from left) as it has been for 25 years. Shown with Wiercoich is, from left, fellow Bishop’s Retreat ROSARY, PAGE 3 Knights of Columbus members Dave Klosowski and Don Ciancio. Young adults encouraged to CUTOUT IMAGE OF POPE bring others closer to Christ ASK and you shall receive Page 20 GREETS VISITORS Community rallies to the health needs of Burmese refugees

BY KAY COZAD Easily treatable latent TB is one disease the medical community is focusing on while working with the Burmese population, who FORT WAYNE — Area health and service need ongoing medications and follow up organizations have felt the strain in recent examinations. months of the increased influx of refugees She notes that language and transportation from troubled areas such as the southeast barriers are the primary concern for the Asian country of Burma. Though 89 percent Burmese population when seeking medical of the Burmese population practices care. So the foundation has granted Catholic Buddhism, local Catholic and Christian Charities (CC) $35,000 to help establish a organizations are reaching out to offer pro- pool of medical translators versed in the four grams to assist with the resettlement, employ- primary languages used by the Burmese; CNS PHOTO/NANCY WIECHEC ment and medical issues of this population. Karen, Mong, Chin and Burmese. A life-size cutout image of Pope Benedict Meg Distler, executive director of the St. With another $98,000 in grant money Joseph Community Health Foundation, spon- from the foundation, Catholic Charities (CC) XVI greets visitors near the entrance to the sored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, has established a refugee health program with reports that local medical screening of incom- a licensed nurse and an administrative assis- gift shop at the Basilica of the National ing refugees is critical, in the effort to stop tant, who now schedule medical appoint- Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in infectious or uncommon diseases from reach- ments and follow-up for the Burmese popula- ing the Fort Wayne community. tion along with arranging transportation to Washington April 6. Pope Benedict arrives “The people from Burma as compared to those appointments. in Washington April 15 for the start his other countries have a poorer health condi- Catholic Charities Director Debbie tion,” she says. “They have lived under more Schmidt applauds the efforts of the founda- pastoral visit to the nation’s capital and brutal conditions. Forty percent have medical New York. conditions.” ASK, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 13, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Bishop, diocese anticipate the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 visit of Pope Benedict XVI PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy Brown, a good friend and priest of the with a sympathy and understanding of the EDITOR: Tim Johnson Archdiocese of New York and a Notre struggle of modern man to believe. His ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer Dame graduate who worked with Cardinal writings show a clear understanding of the STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Ratzinger for many years, I had some visits struggles of the believer. His recent book, with the cardinal during my “ad limina” “Jesus of Nazareth,” which he refers to as, Editorial Department NEWS visits to Rome. I found him to be a man of “my personal search for the face of Christ” great kindness and understanding, someone shows an extraordinary erudition. There is a PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES who affirms others. He is a person of digni- great grasp of the Old Testament. He sets FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, ty and sensitivity and a priestly gentleman up a dialog with a Rabbi Jacob Neusner, a Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY to the core. Jewish scholar, who struggled with the J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie teaching of Christ. He knows well Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane Protestant theology and the liberal critique Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, The coming of the Successor of Peter A man not afraid of the Gospels. He was surely one of the great figures among theologians who pre- Jennifer Murray, Jennifer Ochstein On Tuesday, I will fly to Washington to In midst of the terrible crisis, which came upon the church at the end of the last pared for the Second Vatican Council — and Deb Wagner welcome Pope Benedict XVI and join the such people as de Lubac, Rahner, Congar, other bishops of our country in a meeting at century and reached its peak in the years 2001 and 2002, Cardinal Ratzinger stepped Chenu and others. I do not think I will get Business Department the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. into the breach in order to see that every- to meet him personally in Washington, but I BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice This will take place on Wednesday, April will certainly pray for all of you in this spe- 16, and the next day I will concelebrate thing was handled in an orderly fashion, AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber that victims were helped and priests were cial meeting with Pope Benedict XVI. I will with the other bishops and priests in a Mass bring our diocese with me and join with BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol with 60,000 people at the new baseball sta- not punished without justice. This gentle, [email protected] sensitive and very holy man decided that all him and the bishops of this country in dium. The Holy Father will then go to New prayer. Here are a few books of his which York to speak to the United Nations. It cer- cases in which a priest might be dismissed Advertising Sales should pass through his office. I was told you might find enriching: “Introduction to tainly will be one of the most significant Christianity,” “Milestones,” “God is Near Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) addresses of his pontificate. There will be by his collaborators that he called it “our (260) 456-2824 Friday service.” Us,” “Salt of the Earth,” and “The other events in New York to be attended by Ratzinger Report.” Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) our seminarians and a number of young (574) 234-0687 people from our diocese. Two hundred and Justice Anne Burke Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY fifty will attend from our diocese in New York, and these tickets have been awarded You may recall the name of Justice Anne A splendid weekend by lottery. Sixteen young people will attend Burke; she was the chair of the committee For each of the past 22 years, I have par- Published weekly except the last ticipated in a retreat for young adults. Sunday in June, second and fourth with Cindy Black, our director of youth formed by the United States Conference of weeks in July, second week in August ministry. They were chosen from writing Catholic Bishops, which looked into this Indeed, for seven or eight years before that and last week in December by the essays on the papacy. Fifty from our dio- matter. Justice Burke told me that she had I was involved in such a retreat in Boston, a Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, cese will go to Washington D.C. — also sent messages to cardinals and archbishops great center for higher education. So it was 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort chosen by lottery. in Rome and went there, accompanied by a privilege and a joy to drive north to the Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage two other members of her committee, so the lovely Oakwood Inn where there were 170 paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and additional Holy See would have a clear picture of the young people from ages 20 to 40. Father mailing office. Who is this pope? situation. Dave Ruppert from St. Therese Parish gave She made a short visit; but upon return- the talks in English, and Father David POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Born in Germany, his father had taken Scheidler, CSC, from St. Adalbert Parish, strong positions against Nazism, and as a ing home, there was a fax from Cardinal Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Ratzinger telling her to come on a certain was the presenter in Spanish. The numbers Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: result, the family had to leave his home- were evenly divided. It was a joy to join [email protected]. town and move several times. He was con- date. She had no idea how much time she would receive. 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Joseph Ratzinger is one of three chil- Several of these young men and women Advertising deadline is nine days wished to be pope, and it surely must have dren. His brother, also a priest, is a noted have become my friends because I have before publication date. musician and director of a distinguished been a cross to him as he saw the votes moving in his direction during the conclave seen them making this retreat every year. choir in Bavaria. He had a sister who died Both days were sunny and lovely. LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- some years ago and for many years was his three years ago. But this was the story of comes original, signed letters about his life. He had not wished to become the Remember, some of these young people secretary. It was a very closely-knit family come from inner city parishes. Long after issues affecting church life. Although and in a little book called “Milestones,” you archbishop of Munich, preferring to contin- we cannot publish every letter we the retreat ended on Sunday afternoon, you can read clearly his deep affection for his ue his vocation of theology and study. At receive, we strive to provide a bal- could see young people from St. Adalbert parents and his brother and sister. the request of Pope John Paul II, he gave up anced representation of expressed his office as archbishop of Munich to come, Parish sitting at the edge of the lake with opinions and a variety of reflections This is an eminent theologian. Lawrence their feet in the water. Cunningham, professor of theology at assist and preside over the Congregation for on life in the church.We will choose Doctrine of the Faith, where his responsibil- These were days of prayer and adoration, letters for publication based on read- Notre Dame, described him to me as per- and grace was everywhere. Much thanks to er interest, timeliness and fairness. haps the greatest theologian to sit in the ity was to see that the faith of the church is taught accurately and where he addressed Linda Furge and all those who work in Readers may agree or disagree with chair of Peter since Gregory the Great. He Campus and Young Adult Ministry for our the letter writers’ opinions. Letters with clarity and fidelity the theological was a peritus or an expert at the Second diocese. I arrived at my office in Fort must not exceed 500 words. All let- Vatican Council and assisted the celebrated issues of the time. In my conversations with ters must be signed and include a him, I always found him to be interested in Wayne to find I had left my bag at the Cardinal Joseph Frings of Cologne, Oakwood Inn. Not to worry, it has been phone number and address for verifi- Germany. He taught theology at the major the following pastoral areas: The impor- cation.We reserve the right to edit tance of careful screening for the priest- retrieved and returned. universities in Germany, and during and I am off to Washington and will give you letters for legal and other concerns. after the council, he came to be considered hood; the formation of priests and seminari- ans; the proper distribution of clergy and a report when I return. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, one of the eminent theologians in the world. See you all next week. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN He was part of what was once called the teaching of the faith. His books and 46856-1169; or e-mail: “kneeling theology” — his writings (over writings are everywhere, a prolific author. [email protected] 50 books) are filled with faith and prayer Here are some themes which I have and draw us to Christ. noticed. ISSN 0891-1533 Through the kindness of Msgr. 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‘You have to find God’s purpose STATEMENT FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY besides obstacles’ This Sunday is World

of Health,” he says. “I’m a priest.” Canadian priest brings Damien was disgusted by the Day of Prayer for to life the story of board’s claim that segregation is “effective yet humane,” as it is Father Damien neither. The board wanted to Vocations drive him out, but he remained My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, BY LAUREN CAGGIANO loyal to the “Laws of God versus This is Good Shepherd Sunday. It is set aside as a World Day of the Laws of Man.” Prayer for Vocations. In his letter for this day, Pope Benedict XVI Father Evanko, a priest in indicates that Jesus always chose close collaborators to be with him FORT WAYNE — Father Richmond, British Columbia, in spreading the Gospel. On the one hand, they were called to be Edward Danylo Evanko brought Canada, said he has been an actor with him, called to be close, and the other hand they were sent out. a 19th century story of conflict, for 40 years and has performed The paradox of discipleship. unwavering devotion and sick- the play internationally in over 30 My dear people, it is in compassion for you and for you children ness to a 21st century world on venues. that Christ is calling some to be priests and others to be consecrated the evening of April 3 at the The priest said attendees religious. University of Saint Francis. should “make what they want It is not so we have numbers. It is his thirst for souls, which he Father Evanko performed the from it,” as they can find paral- exhibited on the cross, and his conversation to the woman at the one-man play, “Damien,” written lels in their own lives. well. by playwright Aldyth Morris at “You find things in yourselves Your children will need men of good quality to preach the the North Campus auditorium. GREG BASTIN when you see this piece,” he said. Father Edward Danylo Evanko Gospel and bring them the Eucharist and love them and seek the “Damien” is the story of a young Father Evanko praised the sheep who is lost. brought a 19th century story of Belgian priest who comes to the playwright Morris’ work, as it is They will need men and women religious whose mark on this Hawaiian island Molokai to min- Father Damian to a 21st century an honest portrayal of the priest’s diocese can never be erased, but who are now less and less among ister to the lepers. world the evening of April 3 at life. us. The lights dimmed in the audi- the University of Saint Francis. “The play is not just details, As we ponder this great pastoral need, I am reminded of Pope torium as Father Evanko took the but comes to life,” he said. John Paul II’s words of the day of his inauguration and repeated stage, donned in the traditional the sole keeper of this city of the “Everyone who sees this will be frequently: “Do not be afraid.” My dear parents do not be afraid to black vestments. Evanko evoked dead,” he says. “Now I have affected by it.” pray that more young men and women will likewise not be afraid to emotion from the audience, as he come to rest.” Father Evanko said he found a offer themselves to God. dramatizes the poignant story of Father Evanko brought to life personal message in Damien’s Do not be afraid to ask God to call your own child to this. I am Damien’s ministry. the conflict between himself, the story. sure I am here as your bishop because my parents prayed that I The play was enacted in bishop and the board of health “Be true to yourself and your would be open to his call. reverse chronological order, as administrators. Throughout his ambitions,” he said. “You have to Do not be afraid of Jesus Christ and of the church. Father Evanko shared a graphic ministry the bishop questioned find God’s purpose besides obsta- Do not be afraid to give your children good instruction in the account of Damien’s death in an Damien’s mission to minister to the cles.” faith. From knowledge of God comes love. From love of God omniscient voice. lepers. But Damien insisted it was Father Evanko also performed comes a desire to give him one’s life. Jesus asked us for this. “The “The sickness has consumed his calling to remain on the island. the play April 1 at Valparaiso harvest is great, and the laborers are few. Pray the harvest master to me,” he says about his last days “This is my niche ... what I University. His next performance send more laborers into the vineyard.” on the island. “There is nothing was born to do,” he says. “(The of “Damien’ is April 11 at the Let us hear his call and follow it. left for it to feed upon.” lepers) must have one priest who Holy Family National Shrine in Sincerely yours in our Lord, Damien cared for the lowliest belongs to them. ... I want to be Washington D.C. of the population, lepers who their priest.” were left to die in sickness and The Hawaiian Board of Health squalor. The priest inevitably turned a blind eye to the dire situ- For more information about Father Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy contracted the disease but chose ation on the leper colony and Evanko and to access his per- to live and die among them. Damien speaks of “gross neglect.” formance schedule, visit “For sixteen years I’ve been “I’m not an agent of the Board www.ede.stationv.com/bio.html.

who man the clinics offered for volunteered at ASK clinic for sev- chronic disease management at eral years. She has served ROSARY ASK Matthew 25, a not-for-profit med- Burmese clients during the regular ical and dental organization that biweekly clinics in the past and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 serves the uninsured and underin- with funds from the Fort Wayne sured in the community. Community Health and Education tion and its “tremendous amount Hope for the future would have Foundation has recently estab- many years of daily use. of support.” Matthew 25 holding specific clin- lished a special clinic the last Wiercoich said, when the first “We are working with Catholic ics for the Burmese staffed with Tuesday of each month to meet the Friday rosaries started, they had Charities to build an infrastruc- bilingual volunteers and medical needs of the ever-growing about 50-60 participants on a ture,” says Distler, adding that the personnel. Burmese population seeking med- regular basis. Now that number funding allows for expansion of ASK Ministries Health Clinic, ical attention. is down to about 20 on average case management to assist with the like Matthew 25, is a not-for-profit “It started in January, and the but Reipach vows, “We’re going close to 600 refugees in need each organization funded by private volunteers are Burmese,” says to pick it back up.” year. donations providing basic health Bratton, who reports that the lan- In years past they would read Building the infrastructure for care at no cost to uninsured and guage barrier is overcome with the off the names of each person for the community will also include underinsured individuals since help of those volunteers. “ASK whom the prayers were being DENISE FEDOROW creating ongoing ways to dissemi- 1997. However, the clinic is provides a place now where the offered, but when the numbers Knights of Columbus member Don nate medical and other information staffed solely by volunteers, people of Burma can come in and grew to 200 plus, they had to Ciancio, left, presented Bennie to the Burmese population within reports Eve Bratton, clinic director. feel comfortable,” she says, adding change to a general intention for Wiercoich, right, with a plaque for the community. Partnering with And though the budget is a frac- that the clinic is a gateway for the the sick, injured and homebound. his 25 years of faithfulness to the tion of Matthew 25’s, ASK has Burmese refugees needing more “How many people have been the Department of Health, rosary at St. Vincent Parish in SuperShots and the Community expanded over the years to serve extensive medical attention. ASK brought before the Lord and the Transportation Network, along over 500 people in need each networks with other area services Blessed Mother in this beautiful Elkhart on April 4. Wiercoich was with the other low cost and free month. And the heart of the min- to provide referrals when needed. time of prayer? Literally thou- instrumental in starting the first health care organizations will help istry is need. Tanya, an English as a Second sands,” Father DeVolder said Friday rosary tradition at the provide longer term integration for “As we see a need,” says Language (ESL) teacher and vol- during his homily. parish. these refugees as well, says Bratton, “we start a clinic.” unteer there, says the clinic sees Don Ciancio, representing the Distler. Currently the clinic offers two Burmese with a wide variety of St. Jude Council of the Knights addressed the congregation after The foundation is also working diabetes clinics each month, along health issues. But she says the of Columbus 1043 at St. the rosary was prayed. “We’re with other local health care with others for mental health, pul- most urgent need is for volunteers Vincent’s made a special presen- here every first Friday. You’re providers such as Matthew 25 and monary issues, and more, with the to transport the clients to their tation to Bennie Wiercoich — a welcome to join us in prayer. ASK Ministries Health Clinic to regular clinic offered twice each medical appointments. plaque commemorating his 25 We’re so glad to see you here. meet the health and language week. Each specific clinic is For more information on the years of “faithfulness to Mary.” Thank you very, very much.” needs of the refugees, who arrive staffed by area medical and lay medical plight of the Burmese The presentation brought tears to The first Friday rosary tradi- in the United States with chronic volunteers who donate their time refugees, to donate or to volunteer Wiercoich’s eyes, who later said tion will carry on at St. Vincent’s health issues such as diabetes and and expertise to the poor. contact Catholic Charities at (260) he was not expecting the presen- and some parishioners were high blood pressure. Funding from According to Bratton, Dr. Khin 422-5625 or ASK Ministries tation and was surprised. already counting down the time the foundation supports a medical Mar Oo, a Burmese internist with Health Clinic at (260) 744-9540. Wiercoich was also obviously until they can celebrate the 400th director to oversee the volunteers DeKalb Memorial Hospital, has touched by the turnout and consecutive rosary. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 13, 2008 Sister roast will benefit McMillen Center

BY DON CLEMMER

FORT WAYNE — Sister Elise Kriss, president of the University of Saint Francis and a Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, will be the celebrity guest at the Celebrity Roast 2008 sponsored by the Harold W. McMillen Center for Health Education, Inc. The April 25 event at the Grand Wayne Center is the fourth year for the signature fundraiser that recognizes a person who has contributed significantly to the community. Cathy McNulty, executive CATHY MCNULTY director of the McMillen Center, explains that the idea for having a SISTER ELISE KRISS DON CLEMMER 1981 that develops and presents roast came from wanting a preventative health education to fundraiser that was unique and The McMillen Center is an independent nonprofit in Fort Wayne that individuals whose innovative develops and teaches preventative health education programming to over 40,000 students a year, rang- fun. ing from preschool to high contributions to the community 40,000 students a year to promote physical, emotional and social well “It’s not a negative,” McNulty meet needs of today and present a school. Staffed by both educators being. quickly notes, as roasts are tradi- vision of tomorrow. and health professionals, the cen- tionally known for their humor- Past roast subjects and Janus ter also drives out to 29 counties ous criticism of their subjects. recipients have been cardiologist the school of creative arts, more since all of her siblings will be and has instructed via video con- “It’s really looking at a person Dr. Michael Mirro, the late James than doubling enrollment and attending. “It has been several ferencing classrooms as far away and looking at different aspects of Kelley, who donated the land and constructing numerous buildings years since we were all together as New Jersey and Florida. their life and having people that money needed to start the to accommodate that growth. All for anything. So we are making As for how the roast fits into have been involved in those dif- McMillen Center, and business- the while, the university has seen the event a kind of family the center’s mission of promoting ferent aspects come together and man Keith Busse. its prominence increase in the reunion.” physical, emotional and social really tell some stories.” The addition of Sister Elise to city of Fort Wayne and beyond. Cathy McNulty of the well being, McNulty notes that, While the identities of the peo- this list can be attributed to the Sister Elise shares that it was a McMillen Center says a leading in promoting these ends, the cen- ple roasting Sister Elise are being unprecedented growth that has surprise to find out she had been educator of the community is a ter encourages nutrition, exercise, kept under wraps, what can be occurred at the University of selected to be roasted, noting that fitting choice for the roast, not- adequate sleep and feeling good expected is that she will also be Saint Francis, formerly Saint one person even asked how she ing, “We’re kind of health and about oneself. the recipient of the McMillen Francis College, since she could be roasted when she does- education blended.” “And part of feeling good Center’s Janus Award, which is became its president in 1993. n’t do anything wrong. The proceeds from the roast about yourself is laughter,” she given in conjunction with the Initiatives have included starting “That’s debatable,” she notes, will go to the general operating says. roast. the football program, building up adding that she is looking for- expenses of the McMillen Center, The Janus Award recognizes the school of health sciences and ward to the event, especially an independent nonprofit since Intercessors of the Lamb discuss contemplative prayer

BY DIANE FREEBY The Intercessors of the Lamb is a tic who experienced the heart of Intercessors include servants list of potential companions hop- community dedicated to the con- Mary and the heart of Jesus as one, (priests), hermits (brothers and sis- ing to form more prayer groups. templative formation of all the Intercessors’ primary ministry ters) and companions (laity with Jan Torma and her husband, NOTRE DAME — If you think Christians for the powerful ministry is communal intercession. some religious). It is the compan- Dave, have been praying with the contemplative prayer is only for of intercession. According to their “There are already contempla- ion groups that are currently draw- Intercessors for a few years. In monks and nuns, think again. mission statement, the Intercessors’ tives who intercede,” explained ing people from all over the world, addition to participating in a com- That was one of the messages goal is “to develop and foster a deep Sister Mary Cristina. “The differ- according to the sisters. panion group, the Tormas have conveyed by two sisters of the interior life in the hearts of God’s ence is, they don’t intercede as a “Our mission is to form con- attended retreats directed by her- Intercessors of the Lamb as they people so that they might become community. As Intercessors of the templatives who will bear the fruit mits from the Intercessors of the addressed a crowd at Holy Cross within themselves a ‘house of Lamb we do communal interces- of intercession,” explained Sister Lamb community. College. prayer’ as God is within himself.” sion and communal discernment Theresa Marie. “The call is to “The realization that contem- “Contemplative prayer is sim- Founded by Mother Nadine, an because there is power in commu- receive his love daily in contem- plative spirituality is possible for ply a deeper experience and rela- adult convert to Catholicism who nity. There is strength and protec- plative prayer. It’s a call to listen. a lay person has been life-chang- tionship with God,” explained spent 16 years in the cloistered tion in community.” It’s a call to be with him, to experi- ing for me,” said Jan. “Through Sister Mary Cristina. “It’s all about community of Sisters of the Cross Mother Nadine, after a 30-day ence him in a deeper way. A call to Intercessor of the Lamb forma- falling in love. So don’t think if of the Good Shepherd, the discernment retreat, was led back be one with him, by having his tion, I am learning that interces- you’re in contemplative prayer you Intercessors of the Lamb has com- to Omaha where she received full heart and his mind ... becoming sory prayer is not the petitionary have to levitate or bi-locate. No, pleted two of the three canonical approval to leave the cloister and more like him.” prayer I thought it was.” you simply have to receive ... to steps needed to achieve status as begin a new community. She Currently there are several Anyone interested in becom- allow God’s touch. It’s not going an apostolic society. began with lay people, with the companion Intercessors of the ing a Companion Intercessor of to be an audible voice. It’s going to Drawing upon the spiritual religious coming later. 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APRIL 13, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 Cardinal Francis George helps John Allen addresses students connect spiritual, active life church ‘mega-trends’ BY DON CLEMMER Today’s Catholic:What then,more on the speculative end,would be a con- tory of being generous with their BY ANN CAREY sequence of a shift to a church that is gifts, for about 85 percent of NOTRE DAME — John L. Allen them do some kind of service Jr., reporter for National Catholic predominantly Asian? NOTRE DAME — Cardinal during their years at Notre Dame. Reporter and Vatican analyst for Allen: First of all, when we talk Francis George of Chicago, Another 10 percent give a year or CNN and National Public Radio, about Asia, we’re engaging in an chairman of the United States more of service after graduation, spoke at Saint Mary’s College at over generalization because there Conference of Catholic Bishops, he said, and he expressed his Notre Dame March 25. He later are a lot of different kinds of Asian was the featured speaker at a appreciation for teachers from spoke with Today’s Catholic, and Catholicism. But here’s one exam- March 31 University of Notre Notre Dame’s Alliance for part of that interview ran in the ple — even though it is kind of Dame undergraduate theological Catholic Education program who April 6 issue. The following is part fashionable among Catholic liber- symposium on what it means to are teaching in Chicago Catholic 2 of that interview, in which Allen als these days to bemoan the rise of live as resurrection people. Schools. discusses the changing demo- the global south because they asso- The symposium — just a He went on to say that in this graphics of Catholicism and other ciate it with opposition to gay mar- week after the feast of the interim between Christ’s resur- issues facing the church of the riage and things like that, I think Resurrection — was intended to rection and our own resurrection, present and the future. there’s a sense in which the rise of help students make the connec- we need to choose carefully how Today’s Catholic:You’re working on a Asian Catholicism could be a real tion between the spiritual life and to use our freedom. If one is set new book on “mega-trends”in the boon for the liberal constituency in the active life, according to this free by the Holy Spirit, that per- Catholic Church? Could you define a the church. Because when we talk son desires to be of service and rationale from the Notre Dame mega-trend? about Asia, one of the most impor- departments sponsoring the to be united to God through tant forces in the Asian church is event: “There is no contest prayer. We recognize that “God is Allen: Well, very quickly, by ANN CAREY Indian Catholicism. It is growing between spirituality and social God, and we are not,” so we mega-trend I mean one of the most dramatically, and one window into Cardinal Francis George, left, was justice; there is no antagonism desire to worship. important currents shaping the that is that the Indian zone of the between Mary and Martha, welcomed to the Notre Dame Cardinal George identified future of the Catholic Church in Jesuits recently replaced the United between interior prayer and exte- campus by Holy Cross Father John two varieties of prayer. The first the 21st century — so not isolated States as the largest single bloc rior service; there is no contradic- Jenkins, president of the universi- is a transcendent experience events or sort of local or regional within the Jesuits. tion between liturgical life and ty. Cardinal George spoke March when “the Spirit seizes us” and phenomena, but those basic histor- As India and China become life laid down for our neighbor. 31 about what it means to live as “God permits comfort and a ical forces that are shaping the global powers in the 21st century, The faith, hope, and love that resurrection people. sense of unity.” The second is future of the global church for the that’s going to force the Catholic come from the risen Christ ani- when we strive to apply the next 100 years. Church to develop a vocabulary in mates them both.” power of God to a particular situ- And the book is my attempt to a way of expressing its social and Thus, three speakers were Jesus was truly dead after the ation, as in intercessory prayer. identify 10 such mega-trends to talk cultural concerns that’s very new. invited to address the students: Crucifixion, he said, but when And when we pray for the needs about what their consequences Because, for the first time, you’re Joan F. Neal, executive vice pres- Christ rose from the dead, he of people we don’t even know, might be. For each of these mega- going to have heavyweights who ident of U.S. Operations for emerged possessing a spiritual prayer brings us into love of trends, what I do is give four cate- were not shaped by the cultures of Catholic Relief Services, who body that had been transformed neighbor, which is the foundation gories of consequences ranging the West or by Christianity. spoke about the active, social jus- into something more than human, of Christian service. from near-certain consequences we These are non-Christian cul- tice, service vocation; Father but still connected. The nature of If the world were truly can actually see in the here and tures that suddenly are going to Cyprian Christ’s body informed by the Spirit, Cardinal now all the way out to much more have enormous global power and Consiglio, a after the George said, there would be no speculative possible trajectories influence. And if the Catholic Benedictine Resurrection jails, no crime, no wars — not depending on which way things go. Church wants to influence them Camaldolese “God is God, tells us the just a utopia, but rather a virtuous But if you want a shorthand it’s going to have to learn a very monk from nature of eterni- world made possible because of way of explaining what I’m trying new kind of argot, a new way of Santa Cruz, ty, and Christ Christ. Notre Dame prepares peo- to do, I’m trying to do for the making its points that is less Calif., who rep- and we are not.” showed us that ple to work for that kind of socie- Catholic Church what Tom specifically tied to the fine points resented the the body is ty, he said, for the university Friedman did for the global econo- of Catholic theology and more spiritual, interi- CARDINAL FRANCIS GEORGE capable of emphasizes the corporal and spir- my in “The World is Flat,” that is, phrased in kind of universal or, prayerful being trans- itual works of mercy and pre- kind of explain which way things human and universal moral lan- vocation; and formed into pares students for lives of service seem to be moving and look down guage in a way that will commu- Cardinal George, who spoke spirit, the cardinal said. informed by prayer and worship. the line at what that might mean. nicate to non-Christian cultures. about the intimate connection Noting that what is most char- The theological symposium Today’s Catholic: One of the mega- So that’s going to be a real between prayer and service in the acteristic of spirit is freedom, he was sponsored by the Notre trends I understand you’re addressing stretch for the church, particularly light of Resurrection hope. told the students: “We are most Dame Center for Liturgy and is the north-south shift in the church, at the moment, when the church is Cardinal George told the stu- truly fulfilled in freedom by giv- Notre Dame Vision. Co-sponsors that is,from Europe to Africa and really concerned about recovering were Notre Dame’s Campus dents that the gift of life must be ing of self to others,” and our Latin America. a strong sense of Catholic identity. sacrificial so that the gift of eter- “common vocation” is to share Ministry, Center for Social It’s going to have to find a way to nal life can be received, and he our gifts for the good of others. Concerns, Institute for Church Allen: And Asia. do both of these things at once. cited the example of the risen Cardinal George observed that Life, College of Arts & Letters Christ. Notre Dame students have a his- and Department of Theology.

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Shreveport, La., by Pope Benedict Vatican: Revised prayer XVI. The appointment was does not reverse Vatican announced April 1 by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to II teaching on Jews the United States. Bishop-desig- nate Duca, a native of Dallas, was VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope EWS RIEFS N B ordained a priest of the Dallas Benedict XVI’s revised prayer for Diocese April 29, 1978, and has the Jews for use in the Tridentine- been seminary rector since Aug. 1, rite Good Friday liturgy does not 1996. He will become the second indicate any form of stepping back WOMAN LIGHTS CANDLE IN MEMORY OF JOHN PAUL II bishop of Shreveport. No date has from the teaching of the Second been set yet for his episcopal ordi- Vatican Council, the Vatican said. nation and installation. The dio- “The Holy See wishes to reassure cese has been vacant since Bishop that the new formulation of the William B. Friend retired Dec. 20, prayer, which modifies certain 2006. Msgr. Earl V. Provenza has expressions of the 1962 Missal, in been serving as administrator. no way intends to indicate a Bishop Friend was named bishop change in the Catholic Church’s of Alexandria-Shreveport in 1982 regard for the Jews, which has and first bishop of Shreveport evolved from the basis of the when it was split off from Second Vatican Council,” said an Alexandria to form a separate dio- April 4 statement from the Vatican cese in 1986. press office. In early February, the Vatican published Pope Benedict’s revision of the Good Joyous celebration marks Friday prayer, which is used only in the liturgy celebrated according dedication of new Texas to the 1962 Roman Missal, or co-cathedral Tridentine rite. The rite is no longer widely used by Catholics HOUSTON (CNS) — As the 23 but may be used by some church bells of the campanile at the new communities under recently Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart revised norms. The new prayer in Houston called forth the faithful removed language referring to the for its Mass of dedication, the spe- “blindness” of the Jews, but it cial choir gathered for the occa- prays that Jews will recognize sion sang "The Church's One Jesus, the savior, and that “all Foundation." The April 2 dedica- Israel may be saved.” The April 4 tion was the culmination of years statement said some members of CNS PHOTO/PETER ANDREWS, REUTERS of planning and marked the birth the Jewish community felt the A woman lights a candle in Pilsudski Square in Warsaw, Poland, during an April 2 gather- of a new central place of worship new prayer was “not in harmony for the 1.3 million faithful within with the official declarations and ing of faithful marking the third anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s death. The 84-year-old the borders of the Archdiocese of statements of the Holy See regard- pontiff died on April 2, 2005. Galveston-Houston. Following a ing the Jewish people and their procession of deacons, priests and faith which have marked the nearly two dozen bishops from the progress of friendly relations whose names he keeps a secret. “I United States, Honduras and between the Jews and the Catholic think of myself as a moderate try- Bolivian cardinal Archbishop Lipscomb Canada, Deacon Gerald DuPont Church over the last 40 years.” In ing to make peace between reiterates call for talks to retires; Bishop Rodi carried a box containing the relics particular, some Jews, as well as (opposing) schools of thought. of 11 saints as well as a sizable some Catholics, felt the prayer While doing so, however, I insist end political standoff named his successor fragment of the true cross that St. contained an explicit call to on logical consistency. Unlike cer- Helena, the mother of the LA PAZ, Bolivia (CNS) — As WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope attempt to convert Jews to tain relativists of our time, I abhor Emperor Constantine, brought Bolivia’s bishops began their five- Benedict XVI has accepted the Christianity. mixtures of contradiction,” back to Rome from Jerusalem. day annual assembly April 3, resignation of Archbishop Oscar Cardinal Dulles said. Among the relics were those from Bolivian Cardinal Julio Terrazas H. Lipscomb, 76, of Mobile, Ala., the first American-born saint, St. Cardinal Dulles gives Sandoval repeated the Catholic and has named Bishop Thomas J. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. Leo the farewell speech as Camden reconfiguration Church’s call for dialogue to end Rodi of Biloxi, Miss., as his suc- Great, St. Margaret Mary the standoff between the govern- cessor. The resignation and Alacoque and St. Therese of Fordham’s McGinley plan to reduce parishes ment and its political opponents. appointment were announced in Lisieux, known as the Little from 124 to 66 His plea came the day after Washington April 2 by Flower. Cardinal Daniel N. professor President Evo Morales met with Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apos- DiNardo of Galveston-Houston NEW YORK (CNS) — Warmth CAMDEN, N.J. (CNS) — Bishop the cardinal and leaders of the tolic nuncio to the United States. was the main celebrant for the and congeniality characterized Joseph A. Galante of Camden Bolivian bishops’ conference and Archbishop Rodi will be installed three-hour Mass. Cardinal Avery Dulles’ farewell announced a reconfiguration plan asked them to help restart talks as Mobile’s archbishop at the address April 1 as the Laurence J. April 3 that will reduce the num- between national government Cathedral of the Immaculate McGinley professor of religion ber of parishes in the diocese from leaders and officials of six of the Conception in Mobile June 6. The Pope, honoring 20th- and society at Jesuit-run Fordham the current 124 to 66 over the next country’s nine states, which are 59-year-old archbishop has led the century martyrs, says University. Cardinal Dulles, a two years. Citing the need to bring seeking greater autonomy. “The Biloxi Diocese since 2001; Jesuit theologian, ended his 20- new vitality to parish life, Bishop social and political upheaval in Archbishop Lipscomb has been love is stronger than year series of annual McGinley Galante said parishes in the six which we are immersed has led Mobile’s archbishop for the past death lectures, from 1988 to 2008, with southern counties of New Jersey the parties to the conflict to ask us 28 years. The Vatican has also a short summation of his theology would be reconfigured into 38 to facilitate dialogue. We are named Archbishop Rodi as apos- ROME (CNS) — Even in the and his ministry and a synopsis of merged parishes; three parish doing so with simplicity, persever- tolic administrator of the Biloxi darkest situations of violence and his previous lectures. The 89-year- clusters, involving a total of six ance and a sincere sense of service Diocese until another bishop is oppression, the power of love for old cardinal has addressed theo- parishes; and 22 stand-alone to our country, listening to every- installed. “I am both honored and God and for others is stronger than logical issues and spoken on secu- parishes. “I recognize that these one who is involved,” Cardinal humbled by our Holy Father’s hatred and death, Pope Benedict lar issues such as politics, human changes will require sacrifice,” he Terrazas said in his opening appointment to serve as archbish- XVI said. “In defeat, in the humil- rights and the death penalty. The said in a video message posted to remarks at the bishops’ assembly. op of Mobile,” Archbishop Rodi iation of those who suffer for the cardinal is now confined to a the diocesan Web site, www.cam- Nevertheless, he said, “I am con- said in an April 2 statement. “I cause of the Gospel, there acts a wheelchair and incapable of pro- dendiocese.org. “The giving up of vinced that it is impossible to respect and admire Archbishop force that the world does not longed speech as a result of post- the familiar and the comfortable is facilitate dialogue as long as we Lipscomb and am grateful for his know,” the pope said April 7 as he polio syndrome, which he origi- never easy for any one of us. ... see so much mutual distrust, pres- ministry,” he added, saying, “I honored men and women — nally contracted when he was in My prayer is that all of us will sure and violence.” The cardinal intend to rely upon his good judg- Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican and the Navy 62 years ago, so Jesuit have the patience and courage that added, “The dialogue for which ment as I become acquainted with Protestant — who were killed dur- Father Joseph P O’Hare, is necessary to bring about this the country hopes must be clear the people of the Archdiocese of ing the 20th century because of Fordham’s former president, gave renewal and new life in our and constructive” and must take Mobile.” their Christian witness. “It is the his presentation for him. Father church.” Bishop Galante said the into account “the good of all.” force of love, defenseless and vic- Robert P. Imbelli, a New York reconfiguration came in response Bolivia has been caught in a polit- Texas seminary rector torious even in apparent defeat. It archdiocesan priest, who is associ- to population changes, a decline in ical stalemate since mid-2007, is the force that challenges and ate theology professor at Jesuit- religious practice, fewer priests when it became clear that the del- named bishop of vanquishes death,” Pope Benedict run Boston College, presented an available for ministry, and the egates to a Constitutional said. The pope honored the analysis of the cardinal’s speech. need to advance key pastoral pri- Assembly charged with rewriting Shreveport Christian martyrs and witnesses orities identified by Catholics at the country’s constitution were The priest referred to himself as a WASHINGTON (CNS) — The during a visit to the Basilica of St. more than 140 “Speak Up” ses- unlikely to meet the year-end “Jesuit ‘in pectore,’” or “in his rector of Holy Trinity Seminary in Bartholomew on Rome’s Tiber sions held in 2005 and 2006. deadline for finishing their work. heart,” which refers to the pope’s Irving, Texas, Msgr. Michael G. Island. privilege of naming cardinals Duca, has been named bishop of APRIL 13, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

Midwest who are active associates Earth Week celebrated at within this spiritual family. the University of Saint The Spiritual Family of Catherine Kasper is comprised of Francis the Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ FORT WAYNE — The University Congregation, the Associate ROUND THE IOCESE Community and the Fiat Spiritus of Saint Francis will celebrate Earth A D Week with events for the communi- Community. All three expressions ty, which reflect the Franciscan val- of the Spiritual Family of ues of respecting creation and being Catherine Kasper are devoted to environmental stewards. DOCTOR EARNS AMA LEADERSHIP AWARD sharing the charism of Blessed • Electronics Recycling — Recycle Catherine Kasper who founded outdated or broken electronics at the Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ North Campus (2702 Spring Street) religious congregation in on Saturday, April 19, beginning at Germany in 1851. 9 a.m. and running until the semi- Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ truck is full or until 3 p.m. All resi- Sisters, the Associate Community dents are invited to participate (no and Fiat Spiritus Community join businesses, please). There are no in praying for the needs of the fees, but cash donations will be congregation, the church and our accepted to offset recycling costs. world. Associates are committed One “carload” per person. This to listening attentively to the Holy event is cosponsored by Recycle Spirit, to praying and sharing their Force of Indianapolis and Action faith with others, and to acting Environmental, Inc. of Fort Wayne. courageously and joyfully in help- Accepted items for recycling ing to meet the needs of our times. include personal computers, moni- Each associate lives in different tors, keyboards, laptops, mice, circumstances and can contribute cables, computer printers, desktop in ways depending upon their per- fax machines, desktop scanners, sonal commitments, such as fami- desktop copiers, surge protectors, ly and work commitments. microwaves, cell phones, VHS players, DVD players, and stereo Notre Dame breaks equipment (no TVs or appliances). • Elementary Environmental ground on Education — During the first several women’s residence hall weeks of this semester, students in the Advanced Environmental NOTRE DAME — The Science class at USF worked to University of Notre Dame has develop a curriculum of environ- broken ground on a women’s resi- mental awareness and stewardship dence hall on the West Quad, near the Franciscan way. On April 19 the Eck Center. Underwritten by an anonymous from 9 to 11 a.m., third- to fifth- MIKE STACK grade children and their families are benefactor, the 74,600-square-foot invited to the forested Enviro-Acre Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center’s Dr. Greg Roslund of the Emergency Department hall will house 248 students when behind Achatz Hall for hands-on, was honored March 30-April 2 by the American Medical Association for his work through completed in time for the 2009-10 place-based field lessons from the academic year. It will feature a USF students encompassing earth’s Imerman Angels, a Chicago-based organization that connects persons fighting cancer with variety of room types and is valuable resources, the transforma- those who have beaten the same cancer. The Imerman Angels has provided Dr. Roslund, designed in the university’s tradi- tion into spring and interactions of tional collegiate Gothic style. living and nonliving components of an emergency department physician at SJRMC, with a unique way to help cancer The architect for the project is the ecosystem. patients. He said, “Regardless of how much time I spend with a cancer patient, it is not Mackey Mitchell Associates of St. For more information, please Louis, and the construction man- contact Trina Harkenrider at (260) the same kind of emotional support and guidance an actual cancer survivor can lend. A ager is Skanska Corp. 399-7700 ext. 8134. Duncan Hall, a new men’s res- one-on-one relationship provides a way for a patient to get answers to all sorts of ques- idence at the opposite end of the tions about what he or she is experiencing, and personal support and encouragement West Quad, is currently under Saint Mary’s College construction and will open this Choir joins Notre Dame from someone who is uniquely familiar with the situation.” fall. Glee Club and Symphony girls cracked up at some of the early tion, serving the Catholic commu- cially separate from the Diocese of Zielinski elected grand Orchestra for film-making techniques. We’ve nity and broadcasting the truth and Fort Wayne-South Bend, and knight performance come a long way in the 70 years beauty of the Catholic faith dependent on the generosity of lis- since it first came out. It was one of throughout Fort Wayne, northeast teners. SOUTH BEND — Robert NOTRE DAME — The Saint the first pictures with sound.” Indiana and northwest Ohio. Zielinski, deputy grand knight of Mary’s College Women’s Choir The Saint Mary’s College The station is a local independ- Two make first Santa Maria Council 553, South will join the Notre Dame Glee Women’s Choir has been joining ent Catholic radio apostolate, which Bend’s oldest knights of Columbus Club, the South Bend Symphony with the Notre Dame Glee Club to selects its national programs from commitment as associates Council now celebrating its 107th Orchestra, and mezzo-soprano form a symphonic-sized mixed among several national Catholic year, has been elected to fill the Tracy Watson on April 12 at the DONALDSON — Wherever one choir on a regular basis over the last networks, including Relevant finds Poor Handmaid of Jesus position of grand knight until the Morris Performing Arts Center in 10 years. Past collaborations Radio, Ave Maria Radio and official council election in June. He South Bend as part of a program Christ Sisters, Associate included Beethoven’s 9th EWTN, in addition to locally pro- Community and Fiat Spiritus succeeds Kevin Large who had event entitled “Russian Saga.” Symphony, Gustav Mahler’s duced programming. resigned from the position earlier. The choirs will take part in the Community, one will find women Second Symphony, Carl Orff’s The response from listeners has and men of faith and commitment Zielinski is a member of St. presentation of composer Sergei “Carmina Burana,” and Giuseppe been tremendous, with the station Hedwig Parish. — EJD Prokofiev’s dramatic cantata willing to listen to the voice of God. Verdi’s “Requiem.” receiving many testimonials each Joining this group of dedicated “Alexander Nevsky.” The music The event will take place at 8 month on how Catholic Radio AM Godfrey to speak at was composed for the 1938 film, people are two new associates p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the 1450 is making a difference. from Plymouth. directed by Sergei Eisenstein. Morris Performing Arts Center. The following is representative pro-life prayer dinner Tsung Yeh, music director and con- After several month of initial for- Tickets are available at http://mor- of listener comments, and evokes SOUTH BEND — Chris Godfrey, ductor of the South Bend mation, Donna Sikorski and Carolyn riscenter.ticketforce.com. the Christ Our Hope theme for the a former National Football League Symphony will conduct. Other Meredith made their first commit- Sharathon, “Your station has star who has been a prominent works on the program are John ment as associates with the Spiritual Redeemer Radio touched my life … I have hope leader in the prolife movement, will Corigliano’s “Gazebo Dances,” and Family of Catherine Kasper. The cer- now. I love it all. Redeemer Radio be the principal speaker at the sec- Antonin Dvorak’s “Symphonic announces Sharathon emony was held in Ancilla Domini has encouraged and strengthened ond annual prayer dinner of the St. Variations.” Chapel at the Poor Handmaids of me to keep going.” Joseph County Right to Life to be “This piece of music is not heard FORT WAYNE — Following Pope Jesus Christ motherhouse in The event will again be hosted held at the Landing on Michigan that often,” said Nancy Menk, Benedict XVI’s Christ Our Hope Donaldson on Feb. 24. by Jerry Usher at the studios of Street, Tuesday, April 22. music professor and conductor of tour of the U.S., Redeemer Radio Two mentors, associates Redeemer Radio. Usher is the Godfrey is founder and presi- Saint Mary’s College choirs. Menk — Catholic Radio AM 1450 will Jeanne Boomershine and Barbara national host of Catholic radio’s dent of Life Athletes and former said the choir has been practicing broadcast its “Christ Our Hope” Lowry, worked with Sikorski and most popular program, “Catholic star of the Super Bowl New York since January. “We will be singing Spring Sharathon, April 23-25 from Meredith during their initial for- Answers Live,” heard twice on Giants XXI. in Russian and in Latin. Much of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. mation period. Sikorski and Redeemer Radio weekdays from 6- All clergy and religious will be the music is very dramatic. We With a mission to educate and Meredith join 159 Christian faith- 8 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. admitted free as guests. — EJD watched the 1938 film to hear the evangelize, Redeemer Radio has ful women and men from five dif- completed its second year of opera- Redeemer Radio is a local non- ferent dioceses across the music in its original context and the profit group of lay Catholics, finan- 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 13, 2008 Catholic educators urged to help youths embrace their faith

who left the church did so mainly leading people to see religion as BY SEAN GALLAGHER from an apathy “that stems from a one more consumer item that can lack of knowledge about the faith,” be accepted or rejected solely on INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Bishop Cupich said. personal preference. Helping today’s youths grow more He said this lack of faith Bishop Cupich also said that deeply in their faith is a key role knowledge stems from the “col- people today tend to form their for Catholic educators, Bishop lapse of the catechetical infrastruc- identity more from modern society Blase J. Cupich of Rapid City, ture.” and the media than from their reli- S.D., told participants at the annual In the past, he said, the church gious traditions. National Catholic Educational relied on women religious to pass He humorously illustrated this Association convention March 26 on the faith in parish schools and by recounting the story of how his in Indianapolis. 5-year-old niece “How can we took 15 prayer pass on the faith cards from his in a way that ... people today tend to form their identity more episcopal ordina- gives the chil- tion to her pre- dren and grand- school for show children of today from modern society and the media and tell. and tomorrow The prayer card the same experi- showed Bishop than from their religious traditions. CNS PHOTO/SEAN GALLAGHER, THE CRITERION ence of God and Cupich wearing a Bishop Blase J. Cupich of Rapid City, S.D., gives a keynote address March of Christ and of miter and a chasu- the church that ble and holding a 25 at the 2008 National Catholic Educational Association annual conven- shapes our crosier. tion in Indianapolis. Bishop Cupich gave a presentation titled “Taking hearts?” he asked. religious education programs. The His niece asked her classmates Proven Pathways to Face New Challenges “ to approximately 1,000 con- The bishop cited a recent study challenge now, he said, is for the who was the person on the card. vention attendees. by the Pew Forum on Religion & laity to take on the role of faith “Very quickly, their fertile little Public Life that said 33 percent of transmission and for publishers to 5-year-old minds came to a con- to take into consideration to try to faith is rooted in ancient stories but all Catholic Americans have left produce textbooks that harmonize sensus,” he said. “I was a ninja understand how we got to where that their protagonist — Jesus the church. According to the study, both the teachings of the Second warrior.” we are,” he said. “The real task, Christ — is still alive here and 10 percent of all Americans identi- Vatican Council and the church’s Bishop Cupich also said our then, for us is to translate the now and that they need to place fy themselves as former Catholics broader traditions. consumer-driven culture has led ancient faith into a language that themselves in that story. while 25 percent of all Americans Technological developments in many youths and young adults to has meaning and yet has not been Bishop Cupich illustrated this between 18 and 29 have no reli- fields such as transportation, com- want a “satisfaction-guaranteed ... compromised by the dominant cul- by noting that in the church’s rite gious affiliation. munication and medicine have cre- consumer-friendly religion.” ture.” of confirmation the sacrament is The study showed that those ated the “illusion of autonomy,” “Those are factors that we have Bishop Cupich said educators celebrated after the proclamation of can face the daunting challenge of the Gospel but before the homily. effectively proclaiming the faith by Those to be confirmed are “a “mining the tradition” of the part of the story. They’re the church. He also urged them to fol- newest chapter in the good news. I low the example of St. Augustine can’t preach the good news until who advised bringing people to a their names are announced.” personal encounter with Christ “We need to do that in many before explaining church doctrine different ways with young people,” to them. Bishop Cupich said, “to let them “It’s when we begin to do that know that they’re continuing the that a number of other things will next chapter of this wonderful fall into place,” the bishop said. story in the history of salvation in He emphasized that Catholic which Christ brings about his educators need to show how the redemption.” WHLY Christ Our Hope SPRING SHARATHON April 23-25!

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“Faith is strengthened when it is given to others!” Catholic Radio AM 1450 -Pope John Paul the Great (Redemptoris Missio) Listen on the web @ www.redeemerradio.com Holy Radio is operated by the St. Thomas More Foundation To contact us or to provide financial support: a 501(c)3 tax exempt charitable foundation. redeemerradio.com Donations appreciated. P. O. Box 1322 Elkhart, IN 46515 Redeemer Radio, PO Box 5636, Fort Wayne, IN 46895 APRIL 13, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 9 Zebra fish project helps Saint Holy Cross Sisters Joseph’s students learn genetics, early life development contributions to education recognized BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI NOTRE DAME — The Sisters of desire for unity within the family SOUTH BEND — Science stu- the Holy Cross have been recog- of Holy Cross. He would have dents at Saint Joseph’s High School nized by the National Catholic been pleased that all branches of got an up close and personal per- Educational Association (NCEA) Holy Cross were honored collec- spective of life sciences with a with an award that honors all Holy tively, and that the ministry of edu- recent zebra fish science project Cross priests, brothers and sisters cation continues in the tradition of provided to the school by for their contributions to Catholic excellence.” BioEYES. education in the United States and The award was bestowed by Project BioEYES is a week- around the world. the NCEA in the context of a long zebra fish genetic experiment During the NCEA’s convention, prayer service. A slide show pres- using live zebra fish in the class- held March 25-28 in Indianapolis, entation was displayed as the cita- room. On day one, students mate the association’s tion was read. striped (wild-type) and albino Secondary The citation zebra fish, collect the eggs and Schools reads, in part: record their hypothesis regarding Department pre- “Moreau’s com- the pigmentation pattern of the off- sented the award “It is especially gratifying munity was sent spring. The next day, embryos are to the on mission to be collected and, using a high-quality Congregations to receive this recognition educators in the stereomicroscope, students of Holy Cross faith. Arriving in observe the young zebra fish as “in honor of the the United States they grow from single-cell zygotes beatification of during the year of Father in 1841, they to free-swimming larvae. By the Blessed Basil immediately end of the week, students can Anthony Moreau’s beatification.” began their min- observe the beating heart of the Moreau and in istry teaching larvae they raised and observe pig- recognition of SISTER JOY O’GRADY, CSC young people. In ment granules. the extensive the early 20th The project teaches basic devel- and unique con- century, the opment and genetics, as well as tributions of the brothers’ min- the experimental method during Congregations istry focused on the one-week classroom experi- of Holy Cross to Catholic educa- secondary education, and as ments. Some of the educational tion in the United States and Catholic high schools flourished in objectives are to discover why PHOTO BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI throughout the world.” Father this country, the fathers and sisters zebra fish are used in science- Saint Joseph’s students Colleen Murphy and Eileen Murphy observe the Moreau, the founder of the also founded secondary schools. related research and their function formation of a zebra fish as they grow from single-cell zygotes to free- Congregations of Holy Cross, was Today, the Congregations of Holy in the experiment, to perform and swimming larvae. beatified in Le Mans, France, on Cross sponsor 15 middle and sec- experiment with live fish where all Sept. 15, 2007. ondary schools in the United students will be active learners and Accepting the award on behalf States, and individual Holy Cross researchers, to set up four mating school),” said Brunner. “Also, ticular project was an excellent (teacher) Tom Loughran was way to learn about reproduction of the Sisters of the Holy Cross Brothers, Sisters and Fathers serve crosses and observe embryo devel- was Sister Rose Anne Schultz, as teachers, administrators, campus opment in order to study the pat- instrumental in getting the grant and development. for the University of Notre Dame “The factor of wonder definite- vice president for mission at Saint ministers, and auxiliary staff in tern of inheritance, to compute Mary’s College, Notre Dame. Catholic secondary schools ratios and probability to predict to do the outreach.” ly makes this superior to just The project was led by two studying drawings of develop- “During the award ceremony I throughout our nation. genotype and phenotype out- experienced a deep sense of grati- “Today we honor the men and comes, and to use a microscope University of Notre Dame stu- ment, or reading about it in the dents. They set up the project and text. The project is an excellent tude and of pride: gratitude for women — religious and lay alike and other scientific tools. Basil Moreau’s vision for educa- — who continue to keep the spirit “The project is perfectly placed came to each class session during support to the text in that it gives that week to work with the high real time visuals, with the added tion and pride in the many women of Blessed Basil Moreau alive at the end of the reproduction and and men of Holy Cross, and our through their diligence in the development unit and before the school students. benefit of students taking owner- Brunner felt it was a wonderful ship of their fish. Every day we lay colleagues, who have lived that classroom, sportsmanship on the unit on genetics as it ties the two vision and made unique contribu- playing fields and service to the units together and gives students experience for the students and went into the lab with the ques- hoped they learned a lot from the tion, ‘What happened since yester- tions to Catholic education in this community — living the mission ‘live’ action study of both embry- country and throughout the of educating the minds and hearts onic development and genetic project. day?’ Talk about motivation,” said “In addition to the objectives, Brunner. world,” said Sister Rose Anne. “It of their students to have the com- crosses. What could be more was particularly meaningful to petence to see and the courage to ‘hands-on’ than that?” said teacher which are listed for the project, I This project was met with great hope that students have gained an enthusiasm and interest from the have representatives of the family act as men and women of faith.” Jann Brunner. of Holy Cross present to accept the In addition to Sister Rose Anne, Brunner was made aware of the appreciation for the beauty and students and something Brunner complexity of early development. would definitely be interested in award.” the award was accepted by Holy project by two senior students who “It is especially gratifying to Cross Brother John Paige, Holy are currently working on research What could be a better positive introducing to her science classes argument against abortion than again. receive this recognition during the Cross Father John Blazek and projects. year of Father Moreau’s beatifica- Sister Judith Gomila, a Sister of “I knew about the program that,” said Brunner. “I would definitely repeat this Reading information from a project, and recommend it to other tion,” commented Holy Cross the Congregation of the from the research, which Leslie Sister Joy O’Grady, president of Marianites of Holy Cross, on Sullivan and Kaitlyn Hengen are textbook is not nearly as exciting teachers, both in high school and as the hands-on approach to learn- in our feeder schools,” said the Sisters of the Holy Cross. behalf of the Congregations of doing. 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Like any job or ministry, a practicing Catholic who fre- Offices of vocations there are always challenges. quents the sacraments, especial- supports religious and Getting the seminarians to get ly the Eucharist and reconcilia- things to her in a timely fashion tion; a man who relates well priests in the diocese is one of her biggest. with others of either gender and Father Galic describes his every age; a man with a good BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC role as vocation director this academic record; a man who way: “I see myself as a kind of loves Jesus and his church; and ‘spokesperson’ for the entire a man who desires to live a life SOUTH BEND — Few people church community, whose of service. He might be nearing really know what goes into the responsibility it is to encourage high school graduation, be in vocation ministry of the diocese and promote vocations to church college or finished with college, and the work of Father Bernie ministry.” He does this in many or he might be coming from the Galic and Mary Szymczak, who ways. professional or working world. supports him in multiple ways. “My approach to recruiting People are called at different Both are in their 15th year in the includes: promoting interest in times of their lives.” diocesan vocation office, which church ministry by talks, school Being a busy pastor of a large is housed in the chancery in visits, Andrew Dinners, etc.; parish, the most challenging South Bend. interviewing aspect of his vocation ministry Both Father applicants who is finding the time to do all that Galic and demonstrate could be done to promote priest- Mary work “I tell them all when they serious interest; SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC ly and religious vocations. well together, guiding promis- Mary Szymczak and Father Bernie Galic direct the Vocation Office for the “How I wish it could be a full- and it is obvi- ing candidates Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. In the photo is Sister Margie Lavonis, time ministry for me,” he says. ous to anyone come in that I’m their through the a Sister of the Holy Cross who formerly ministered as a vocation director Another challenge pointed who has con- lengthy applica- for the order. out by Father Galic is the mate- tact with them tion process and rialistic society in which we that they love ‘mother’ now, and if they presenting them live. Its values are directly con- what they do. to the bishop trary to what vocation directors The main focus have a problem they need for his inter- and/or seminarians share their with young men who are seri- look for in a good candidate. of their min- view and own vocation discernment story. ously interested in the possibili- As Bishop D’Arcy has often istry is to pro- acceptance or The bishop addresses the group, ty of priesthood in their future said, “We want men of quality, mote religious to let me know about it.” rejection.” and afterward there is time for and the opportunity that it gives not quantity.” The theory is that and priestly Father Galic questions and each young man me to reflect about my own good men will attract other good MARY SZYMCZAK vocations, par- considers the registers and has the opportunity ministry and share it with men to the priesthood. Because ticularly the Andrew to request followup information them,” he says. of the work of the vocation Diocese of Fort Dinners to be and or a visit from the vocation Another rewarding thing office and others who help, this Wayne-South one of the most director. about his vocation ministry is to is happening. Bend. successful programs sponsored Besides recruiting candidates find that, indeed, there is inter- Mary is the organizer and by the vocation office. Bishop for the priesthood, Father Galic est in the priesthood on the part mostly a behind-the-scenes per- D’Arcy invites the priests of the has the serious responsibility of of many young men in our soci- son who helps Father Galic, diocese to come to a selected overseeing the progress of the ety. who is also the pastor of Holy parish and bring with them men in the various seminaries. Asked what qualities he looks Family Parish and, up until young men from 11th grade He visits the seminarians of the for in a potential priest, Father recently, organized the TV Mass through college whom they feel diocese at least two or three Galic says, “The qualities we Currently there are 16 seminarians of in the South Bend area. are good candidates for the sem- times each academic year. look for in a candidate for the which two will be ordained in Besides, as she says, “trying inary. After the dinner and intro- “The most rewarding aspect seminary are: a man of good October. Twelve men are in the to keep the director on track,” ductions, a couple of priests of this ministry is conversing moral character, including being permanent deacon program. she has a multitude of responsi- bilities. These include: process- ing all new applications to the diocese; scheduling and getting priests and religious to give vocation talks in the grade and high schools; answering ques- tions and fielding inquiries about the priesthood and reli- gious life; working with the seminarians with their tuition, medical bills, etc.; and taking care of the day-to-day opera- tions of the vocation office. And, if that were not enough, this very capable woman has taken on a new responsibility. “About a year and a half ago, Bishop (John M.) D’Arcy asked me to take over the permanent deacon program. So now I help our young men follow their call to priesthood and older men to follow their call to the perma- nent diaconate. It’s a good match. Although sometimes I get my hats mixed up,” she says. Asked what gives her the most pleasure in her ministry, Mary says, “Watching these young (and not so young) men grow in their vocations and their ordinations to the priesthood.” Mary works with seminarians for at least six years and devel- ops relationships with each. They are special to her. “I tell them all when they come in that I’m their ‘mother’ now, and if they have a problem they need to let me know about it,” Mary says. www.poorhandmaids.org www.poorhandmaids.org/associates www.fiatspiritus.org APRIL 13, 2008 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS 11 Families ‘take up cross’ for vocations

from their program and cus- additional young men approach- BY LAUREN CAGGIANO tomized by Father Tony ing our priests who are consider- Steinacker, Msgr. Suelzer and the ing the call to priesthood. FORT WAYNE — There may be committee to fit St. Charles. “There are young men think- a shortage of priests and reli- But why a cross? Stevens said ing about it,” he said. “This is a gious, but there is no shortage of that while other churches involve sign that the Holy Spirit is work- prayer at St. Charles Borromeo in a chalice, the parish staff felt a ing. This can be a template for Fort Wayne. cross best represents the call to other parish prayer groups.” The St. Charles Vocation all vocations at St. Charles Coupled with prayer, embrac- Cross program is well underway, including religious sisters. ing the youth of the parish is criti- thanks to the efforts of the St. “What we want to do with this cal to vocations. Stevens cited the MIKE STACK Charles Vocation Committee. cross is have a family or individ- St. Vincent’s Life Teen program Former Indiana governor and South Bend mayor Joe Kernan presents About 13 years ago, the priest ual pray for vocations,” Stevens as a great example of youth Sister Maura with the Sagamore of the Wabash award, designated as the shortage hit close to home, as the said. engagement. “When young people highest honor bestowed in the state. parish was down to two priests, Stevens said see (the priests) committee chair member Dave that by getting are real, they Stevens explained. Concerned children are inspired,” about the future of vocations, involved in the Stevens said. Stevens and future committee program they “We’ve got Specifically at Holy Cross Sister Maura members approached Msgr. John will learn about St. Charles, Suelzer about the formation of a the importance to do something.” Father Tony Brannick’s lifetime of vocation committee. of vocations at Steinacker has “We’ve got to do something,” an early age. DAVE STEVENS been instrumen- Stevens said about the gravity of And it’s through tal in the suc- the situation. The group saw the the youth, he cess of the humble service celebrated need as a call to action and soon said that “we youth ministry a vocation committee was estab- hope to change staff and core Founder of South Bend as she continued to spend much of lished, with the first initiative the culture of team. her time as the outreach coordina- being organized parish vocation vocations.” Currently, as Stevens noted, Health Center for the tor at the Sister Maura Brannick, prayer the second Tuesday of Stevens said the most gratify- there are vocation prayer pro- CSC, Health Center, which pro- each month. ing result that can come from grams in place at several church- underserved retires vides healthcare to the poor and The vocation efforts have prayer is knowing that a young es in the diocese. underserved and those who simply come a long way since the initial man or woman responded to a At St. Charles, the program BY MIKE STACK have nowhere else to turn. vocation prayer program. The call to a vocation. “There are so was met with an overwhelming Formerly the Saint Joseph Health Vocation Cross program, Stevens many wonderful things that can response upon its introduction in Center, the clinic was renamed said, attempts to involve all come about because of prayer,” September, as families had SOUTH BEND — A lifetime of after Sister Maura on Oct. 13, parishioners by promoting voca- he said. reserved weeks through humble service was honored on 2006, in honor of her establishing tions in the diocese and creating The prayer cross is a tangible November. And by Oct. 1, Friday, April 4, as Holy Cross the clinic in 1986. awareness. reminder of the prayers of the Stevens said, families had Sister Maura Brannick retired “I never wish to take any credit “A family, a couple or an indi- community. “The next newly booked the rest of the year. from the South Bend Health for the health center,” said Sister vidual takes home the cross and ordained or professed person who For more information and to Center that bears her name. Maura. “If this community and prays each day for a week as a is a St. Charles parishioner will obtain a CD manual, contact The celebration was held at Saint Joseph Regional Medical witness to the parish,” Stevens be presented with the cross as a Committee Chair Dave Stevens Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center wouldn’t have gotten explained. reminder of the prayers and sup- at (260) 486-0963 or e-mail fami- Center. Friends, family, physicians, behind it, it would not exist. This The Vocation Cross Program port of the parish,” Stevens said. [email protected]. and many others attended, includ- is where I got to really see poverty was modeled after St. Elizabeth In addition to the several For questions about the priest- ing U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly and and people with absolutely no Ann Seton’s Vocation Chalice young men with ties to the parish hood or religious life, call the former Indiana governor and healthcare. Consequently, they had program, Stevens said. The col- who are already in the seminary, diocese’s Vocations Office at South Bend mayor Joe Kernan. no hope, so this inspired in me the lection of prayers was adopted Stevens said there have been (574) 234-0687. Kernan presented Sister Maura need for a health center. I didn’t with the Sagamore of the Wabash, have any money — just an idea.” a designation considered to be the That idea blossomed from its highest honor bestowed in the humble beginnings from a 400- State of Indiana. square-foot, two-bay garage on “This is such a wonderful Washington Street to its current ONTIFICAL OLLEGE OSEPHINUM recognition, and certainly not just location at Chapin Street and P C J for me, but for all the doctors and Western Avenue on South Bend’s nurses and volunteers who gave near west side. In its 21-and-a-half their time over at the health center years, the Sister Maura Brannick, through the years,” said Sister CSC, Health Center has provided Supporting vocations in the DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND Maura. “We really changed a lot over 75,000 patient visits. through the education and formation of its candidates for the of lives.” But now with a lot of time on In nearly 63 years as a Sister of her hands, many wonder what will Catholic priesthood. the Holy Cross, through unrelent- this extraordinary woman, who is ing dedication to her faith and her so used to being on the go helping communities, Sister Maura has others, do? COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS touched the lives of thousands “Oh, that’s easy,” she said with a from Indiana to Idaho and back. smile. “I’m going to volunteer here PRE-THEOLOGY PROGRAM The last 21-and-a-half years are at the hospital four days a week.” symbolic of her remarkable career, SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

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We are consecrated religious who commit ourselves BY BETH GRIFFIN cited St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, foundress of the Sisters of Charity to the vows of poverty, celibacy, and obedience. in the United States. NEW YORK (CNS) — The lega- “She sent three sisters from cy of religious orders is one of Emmitsburg, Md., to New York We stand in opposition to society’s fascination charity embracing justice, accord- City to staff the ... Roman Catholic ing to Sister Margaret John Kelly, Asylum for Orphans, the first of with wealth, pleasure, and power. a Daughter of Charity. many works of the Sisters of Congregations of men and Charity of New York,” Sister women religious “quarried, carried Margaret explained. “Ironically, We are teachers, social workers, youth ministers, and and polished the stones, which this was the city which the widow have helped to build the marvelous Elizabeth had to leave because of advocates for the poor, oppressed, and alienated. and massive organization of her own financial insecurity, as Catholic Charities.” well as anti-Catholic bigotry.” Sister Margaret is a lecturer and Sister Margaret said that “the Wearemenofprayer.Weliveincommunity. writer on health and human servic- constant motivator ... across con- es issues and former provincial gregations and across two cen- superior of the northeast province turies, has been the conviction that WE ARE MEN WITH HOPE TO BRING! of the Daughters of Charity. the church must be constantly She spoke at a Feb. 21 lunch- searching out the poor and needy eon honoring religious orders for persons to assist them but also to their charitable contributions to the Vocations Director be faithful to our identity and to poor and vulnerable of New York. maintain credibility.” P.O. Box 460 The event was sponsored by Sister Margaret said the growth MinisteringwiththePeople Catholic Charities to celebrate the of the religious congregations in Notre Dame, IN 46556 of Fort Wayne/South Bend bicentennial of the Archdiocese of number and influence demonstrat- (574) 631-2703 New York. It was held at the arch- ed that “as one draws closer to Since 1842 diocesan Catholic Center. Christ through vows in communi- Web: www.brothersofholycross.com Sister Margaret said the legacy ty, one is drawn outward to the of the religious congregations in Christs among us, our needy or New York “gathered energy as it threatened brothers and sisters.” moved from the hovels and points “Some of the new congrega- of entry in the 19th century to the tions worked in very small vine- Today’s Catholic supports the vocation halls and courts of power in our yards, others on very large, of each and every member of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. 21st century and from the provi- impressive landscapes,” she said, sion of custodial care to sophisti- “but each has contributed to the cated approaches to advocacy.” 200-year legacy of works and serv- As an example, Sister Margaret ices.”

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“Priestly vocations are the proof , and, at the same time, the condition of the vitality of the Church... Every vocation to the priestly ministry is an extraordinary gift of God’s love.” Fathers Jason Freiburger and Bob Lengerich with -Pope John Paul II Bishop John M. D’Arcy on their oridation day, October 27, 2007 God may be calling you to be a priest. Call us and we’ll talk. VOCATION OFFICE Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend 114 West Wayne Street • South Bend • (574) 234-0687 APRIL 13, 2008 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS 13 ‘God help me work ‘Prayer really does work’ your plan today’ Little Flower lay group prays rosary at MacDougal Chapel for vocations Holy Cross Sister Mary Brooks “We’re trying to do his will and lay people to get people together leaves a spiritual mark on the diocese BY LAUREN CAGGIANO his way,” Tom Eckrich said. to pray,” he said. “Time spent in “Prayer really does work.” adoration is valuable,” Sally said. Wells of BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC FORT WAYNE — Come to the The group meets the first The couple offered guidelines Hope was MacDougal Chapel at the Tuesday and Thursday of the for those interested in starting developed as Cathedral of the Immaculate month at 7:15 p.m. in the chapel. prayer hour at their respective SOUTH BEND — Holy Cross a response to Conception in Fort Wayne the first Sally said between 15 and 40 peo- parishes. Sister Mary Brooks leaves her the need to and third Tuesday evening of the ple frequent the prayer hour and “Be in sync with your pastor,” ministry in the diocese with the reach out to month, and chances are you’ll find turnout depends on factors like the Tom said. “It’s important to be in Office of Spiritual Development inactive a faithful following. presiding priest, weather and sea- harmony. Let the Spirit guide you.” and Evangelization this month to Catholics that The Little Flower Holy Hour son. Most of the faithful are mid- Sally concluded by saying that assume her new role as director was identified has been in existence since 1994, dle-aged, especially in this of mission for the sisters and by many after a group of about 12 laity although semi- time of a short- their lay colleagues who work for SISTER MARY parishes made a pilgrimage to Medjugorje narians some- age of priests, Sisters of the Holy Cross Inc. at BROOKS, CSC through the in 1993. The pilgrims were times come dur- it’s important to Saint Mary’s. She describes her parish renew- inspired by the Blessed Virgin’s ing the summer, “We’re trying to do create a “bigger new ministry, and that of the al process. Several parishes sent message to “pray,” but also faced she said. awarenes” to whole corporation, as “one of teams to the training that took the challenge of how to go about Since the his will and his way.” bring parishes stewardship of our mission, val- place last year. “It is hoped that it. The answer? Start a prayer prayer group’s together to ues and resources in an effort to this will be an ongoing service to group. inception in TOM ECKRICH encourage voca- be faithful in giving the quality parish communities and will The group was successful, 1994, Tom said tions. of service we promise.” result in many people ‘coming meeting in the members’ homes on between 18 and Still there is How did her journey with the home,’” she says. a weekly basis. At this time, Msgr. 20 priests have good news for diocese begin? Sixteen years ago It is with a grateful heart that Bill Voors expressed his concern been ordained from the parish. the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bishop John M. D’Arcy was her she leaves her work in the Office about the lack of vocations in the “We would hope that in some Bend. The number of men in the primary recruiter. “I was between of Spiritual Development. parish and encouraged further way we contributed,” Tom said seminary in Indiana is one of the ministries, having just completed “I feel especially blessed and action. The members of the home about the response to vocations. highest in the Midwest, Tom said. my work at Mary’s Solitude (a grateful to have ministered in prayer group decided it was best to Sally noted the prayer group is Sally encouraged people to former house of prayer at Saint collaboration with Bishop have a consistent location, and a support network for current look for notices about upcoming Mary’s). D’Arcy, with the diocesan staff thus MacDougal Chapel was cho- priests as well. holy hours in the parish bulletins. Bishop D’Arcy called me,” in all departments, and with the sen as the venue. “I think (the priests) appreciate The announcements are also post- she says. “He had just returned pastors, pastoral staff and devot- Soon the informal prayer group the prayer for their vocation,” she ed in Today’s Catholic. from Boston where he had visit- ed lay members of the parishes had a name — the Little Flower said. “We would love for the ed his family, and my name came within the diocese. It has been a Holy Hour — named for St. priests to come celebrate holy hour up in a conversation with his sis- real experience of ‘church’ for Therese de Lisieux, the patron of with us.” ter who knew me. He asked if I me. It has been my gift to have parish priests. The Eckriches said they are For information about the Little would meet with him to discuss shared in the faith life of so Sally and Tom Eckrich were firm believers in the power of the Flower Holy Hour, contact Tom the possibility of working in the many. It has enriched me person- among the original founders of the laity to encourage vocations. or Sally Eckrich at (260) 495- diocesan Office of Spiritual ally and spiritually beyond any- prayer group. “There is plenty we can do as 9190. Development. He offered me the thing I could have imagined. I position, and I accepted.” am profoundly grateful and will Sister Mary describes the mis- always be indebted to Bishop sion of the Office of Spiritual D’Arcy and to my congregation Serra Club of South Bend, Indiana Development in this way: “It for giving me the opportunity to Mission Statement - exists to assist the pastor and minister in the Diocese of Fort - parish community in the ongoing Wayne-South Bend.” To pray, foster and promote vocations to the development and renewal of the Sister Mary has indeed spiritual life of the parish. The touched and left a mark on many priesthood and religious life and to further Catholicism focus of this ministry is the people in the diocese. Mary by encouraging its members in fellowship, through parish because of its unique Szymczak, who works in the opportunity to be that place Office of Vocations, says, “I am education, to fulfill their vocation to service. where faith is nourished and peo- going to miss her. She is a good ple are enabled to continue to confidant and gives great spiritu- “The harvest is great, the laborers are few.” live out their Christian vocation.” al advice.” Catholics, Please Come and Look Us Over! Asked what the highlights of Barbara Szymanski, who her ministry were these past 16 worked for several years at the 1st and 3rd Fridays - Mass as 12:10 p.m. - Saint Patrick’s Church years, she has a difficult time Tribunal Office in South Bend, choosing. “There have been so says she will miss Sister Mary’s Lunch and Meeting at 12:40 p.m. - Saint Patrick’s School many highlights for me in this “one-liners,” as she calls them. ministry. Among them is the She quotes Sister Mary as saying President: Deacon Ron Moser 277-2535 clear evidence of growth and things like, “Don’t lose any development of so many parishes graces over this” and “God help in the Parish Renewal Program, me work your plan today.” which Bishop D’Arcy introduced Sister Mary also has a “God to the diocese in 1987.” Box” in which she put intentions. Another highlight she men- Of the people and things she tioned was the experience of wants to pray for she often says, Disciples in Mission, which is a “They are in God’s Box and he parish-based process of evange- will take care of them.” To be lization, which the Paulist sure, those who have worked Fathers developed in response to with Sister Mary over these past the 1992 Pastoral on 16 years will find themselves in Evangelization of the United her God Box. States Bishops. The diocese Finally, when asked what her made a five-year commitment to hopes and dreams are, she says, learn the process and prepare “They are to join with others parishes to use it in their efforts who share a common vision and to evangelize. to use the gifts we have been “The program nourished some given to build a better world with of the hungers for spiritual and for the people we serve.” growth generated by the Parish Renewal Program. It opened peo- ple to their baptismal call to evangelize and to take responsi- bility for actions on behalf of meeting the needs of family, work life and parish life,” she said. 14 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 13, 2008

EDITORIAL Jesus entrusts celebration of the COMMENTARY Eucharist through 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 priesthood IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] he Fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally known as “Good TShepherd Sunday.” The risen Christ is the good shepherd who gently leads his flock. This Sunday is also designated by the church A look at the ‘nonrehabilitable sick’ as World Day of Prayer for Vocations with a special focus on priest- ly vocations because of the Lord’s call to some to become shepherds after his own priestly heart. in American law and culture We should all stand in awe at the wonder of Jesus’ calling of men, especially young men, to follow him in this unique way. “(These) crimes ... started ... with while a competent adult, had Jesus asks some to give their whole lives for the nourishing of his ... the attitude ... that there is orally “expressed her wish not to RIGHT flock. such a thing as life not worthy to be artificially sustained by medi- The “world” in many ways sees this as a waste, but we as fol- be lived. This attitude in its early cal treatment, including hydration OR WRONG? lowers of Jesus should cultivate among ourselves the understand- stages concerned itself merely and nutrition, in a persistent veg- ing of what a profound privilege it is to be called to be a priest. with the severely and chronically etative state.” The appeals could BY CHARLES E. RICE This given privilege is not one that is based on merit of any kind. sick. Gradually the sphere ... was take years. No one deserves to be a priest, and yet it is a profound gift enlarged to encompass ... the Cases like Schiavo and bestowed on some for the nourishing of the flock of Jesus. If we racially unwanted and finally all Richardson are dramatic but they used with the intent not to relieve non-Germans. But ... the infinite- are like the tip of an iceberg. pain but to kill; it is ordinarily continue to cultivate among ourselves the understanding of the ly small wedged-in lever from Such cases come to court and priesthood as a great privilege, this will undoubtedly serve to open difficult, if not impossible, to which this entire trend of mind public view only because the prove such intent. more fully the hearts of the young to hear the call of the Lord. received its impetus was the atti- family members disagree. More One can especially see what a profound privilege the priesthood Starvation and dehydration tude toward the nonrehabilitable ominous is the acceptance by can be an unpleasant way to go. is in relation to the holy Eucharist. On Holy Thursday evening, that sick.” — 241 New England American law and culture of the first call to priesthood becomes especially visible to us. Jesus had “I watched my own sister Journal of Medicine 39, 44-46 quiet execution of incompetent anguish through 13 days without chosen 12 to be with him, to do his work, and most of all to make (1949). patients when the family and his one perfect sacrifice on the cross present in every time and food or water,” Terri Schiavo’s caregivers agree that it is time for brother, Bobby Schindler, recent- place in the holy Eucharist. The words that Jesus speaks to the hat summary is from Dr. the patient to die. ly said, “and there are no words apostles are ordaining words: “Do this in memory of me.” Jesus Leo Alexander’s classic A competent adult has the that can properly describe this commands the disciples to celebrate the holy Eucharist. Jesus Tanalysis of the Nazi legal right to refuse any and all inhumanity. ... If you did the entrusts the celebration of the Eucharist to them. euthanasia program. medical treatment. Since the same thing to a dog, you would Now Jesus continues to call men, mostly young men, to follow One wonders what Dr. 1980s that legal right has includ- rightly join Michael Vick in jail him in this intimate way. He continues to desire to entrust himself Alexander would think of the ed the refusal of food and water for animal abuse.” We can, how- into their hands, to entrust this infinitely precious gift for his peo- treatment of the “nonrehabilitable whether naturally or artificially ever, expect starvation and dehy- ple. We should hope that when young men believe they hear Jesus sick” in American law and cul- provided. A refusal of food and dration of incompetents to give calling them to priesthood that they realize what Jesus is saying to ture today. This comes to mind water with the intent to die is a way to the lethal injection as the them. He is saying to them; “With great love for you and great because of Lauren Richardson, a form of suicide. “Suicide,” as method of killing. trust in you, I wish to entrust myself, this gift of the holy 23-year-old Delaware woman John Paul II put it, “is always as “Euthanasia,” said John Paul, Eucharist, into your hands for my people.” who may become the new Terri morally objectionable as murder.” “is a grave violation of the law of Schiavo. In 2005, Terri Schiavo, Evangelium Vitae (EV), no. 66. God.” EV, no. 65. One reason we a disabled, brain-damaged If a patient is incompetent and accept the intentional killing of Interconnectivity woman on a feeding tube, was on a feeding tube, the law per- the innocent as an optional prob- starved and dehydrated to death mits the tube to be removed if the lem-solving technique, in abor- by order of a Florida court. Her patient had expressed such a tion and now euthanasia, is that n recent weeks, one end of the diocese, specifically the city of Fort parents and siblings wanted to desire when he or she was com- we have forgotten that life comes Wayne, has witnessed violence in the form of nine homicides at the keep her alive and care for her petent, or, in some states, if such from God and that it comes on Itime of this writing. but her estranged husband want- removal is in the best interest of his terms. In the nearly universal While these crimes are not officially related, many of them ed to remove the tube in accord the patient. In moral terms, as practice of contraception, we share an association with gang and drug activity. From these nega- with what he claimed were her John Paul said on March 20, have claimed “a power that tive associations come violence and death. wishes. After years of litigation 2004, “the administration of food belongs solely to God: the power Of course, there are other associations one can place with gangs, that gained world attention, the and water, even ... by artificial to decide ... the coming into exis- drugs and murder. Youths who turn to gang activity often do so husband prevailed and Terri died. means, (is) a natural means for tence of a human person.” John because they do not have a family structure and yearn for that In August 2006, Lauren preserving life, not a medical act. Paul II, Sept. 17, 1983. If, sense of belonging. They lack this structure because so many fami- Richardson overdosed on heroin, Its use (is) morally obligatory” as through contraception, you make lies have fallen apart because of economic hardship and social with resulting brain damage, long as it achieves its purpose of yourself the arbiter of whether injustice, substance abuse, domestic violence, infidelity and other while she was three months preg- “providing nourishment to the and when life shall begin, you factors. nant. On a respirator and feeding patient and alleviation of his suf- will predictably make yourself tube, she gave birth to a healthy fering.” Nutrition and hydration the arbiter of when life shall end, As so many of these issues and factors are interconnected and girl in February 2007. She is off are not intended to cure the can- form a rather negative and destructive web, Today’s Catholic urges as in abortion, euthanasia, etc. the respirator but remains on a cer or other disease; the suffering Contraception also affirms that participation in another form of interconnectivity: the church. As feeding and hydration tube in the they are designed to relieve is the the body of Christ in the world today, the web of the church is there is such a thing as a “life not nursing home to which she was suffering from hunger and thirst. worthy to be lived,” i.e., the life built on positive interconnectivity between people, of building a transferred after the birth of her Morally, a feeding tube can be positive community, affirming life and the family, denouncing vio- you prevent. Ideas do have con- child. Lauren’s parents divorced removed from a patient when it is sequences. lence and working and advocating for social and economic justice. when she was an infant and each excessively painful, when the The recent violence in Fort Wayne shows that the church can Let Terri Schiavo’s brother has remarried. Both parents seek patient cannot absorb the nour- have the last word: “Persons with work for good in numerous ways — by advocating against vio- to be Lauren’s guardian. The ishment and in the closing of the disabilities ... are just that — per- lence, providing a resource for both troubled youth and struggling mother, Edith Towers, who has dying process when the lack of sons. They should be treated as families, counseling those coping with violence or addiction, tend- custody of Lauren’s baby, would nourishment would not contribute our most precious treasures ing to the needs of the poor, showing that the power of God’s love terminate Lauren’s feeding. The to the death. When such factors reflecting who we should be as a is always there if we seek it out, as well as working to correct the father, Randy Richardson, would are not present, if you remove a nation — not as damaged goods social and economic factors that have resulted in so much poverty keep her alive, bring her home feeding tube from a patient with to be discarded when they outlive and hardship for so many. and provide treatment for her. the intent not to put it back, the their ‘usefulness.’” Dr. Leo Pope Paul VI probably said it best: “If you want peace, work for Both sides agree that Lauren is in act and your intent are homicidal. Alexander would agree. justice.” a persistent vegetative state, It is, as John Paul put it, which is sort of an awake uncon- “euthanasia by omission.” But sciousness. Lauren did not exe- the law permits such removal, cute an advance directive indicat- when the parents and caregivers ing whether she would want to be are in agreement that the incom- kept alive on a tube. petent patient would want to die Professor Emeritus Charles Rice is on On Jan. 24, 2008, a Master in or that it is in his best interest to the law school faculty at the Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, the Delaware Court of Chancery die. Similarly, palliative sedation, University of Notre Dame. He Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, appointed the mother as guardian which can be morally justified may be reached at Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. because he found that Lauren, even if it shortens life, can be [email protected]. 15 APRIL 13, 2008 COMMENTARY Zacchaeus was a publican, CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson the chief tax collector at Jericho In April we see tax day in all states, although there is actually some varia- tion in the date of that inauspicious day.This quiz taxes our brain. What kind of a man was Zacchaeus administration, the publican was a who climbed the sycamore tree? private businessman who was a 1.Tax collectors are very poorly regarded in the Bible.Sometimes they are referred to tax farmer. The publican leased Zacchaeus was a Jew, wealthy, from the government for a fixed by this alternate name short, and the chief tax collector or annual sum the right to collect a.legionnaire b.publican c.artisan publican in the important city of taxes. The sum was fixed on the HIRE Jericho in Israel. Jericho is one of calculated revenues, which were 2.This led to confusions in Ireland where the (answer to 1 above) are actually the oldest cities in the world. It is determined by law, and was suffi- HISTORY a.bar owners b.soldiers c.clergy nicknamed the “city of palms.” It ciently lower than the expected FATHER RICHARD HIRE is 22 miles northeast of Jerusalem return to offer an attractive com- on the west bank of the Jordan 3.Taxation was even the cause for Joseph to take his pregnant wife to Bethlehem. mission to the publican. The publi- What was ordered so that there authorities would have better records on the popula- River. can retained any excess, but had to An abundant spring makes this tion? pay the fixed sum whether he col- this unpopularity is that the publi- oasis city one of the richest agri- a.licensing of kids, cats, and dogs lected it or not. can worked for Rome that occu- cultural areas in the Near East. In Palestine, at the time of pied Palestine, so the citizens b.a census Because of the fresh water and Christ, only the customs were thought the tax collectors were c.tattooing of the number of the beast on each Jewish male mild climate, bananas, dates and farmed out, not direct taxes. The working against their welfare. oranges do well here. Aqueducts publicans in the Gospel are not the Another reason for unpopularity is 4.The fact that these authorities (3 above) were this,made the taxation even less brought in water for the wealthy tax farmers, but agents and collec- that the tax collecting system was estates and for the cultivation of palatable: tors of a minor grade. The excep- open to extortion. In the ancient balsam, medicinal plants and a.Roman and therefore pagan and alien tion is Zacchaeus who was the world, most people could not read spices. Jericho was a winter resort b.connected with the temple chief tax collector at Jericho. or write, so the tax collector could for wealthy, like King Herod the c.recognized by Jesus only in spiritual matters J. Comay says Zacchaeus was tell them they owed more than Great who died at Jericho in 4 very rich because the Jericho taxes they did and pocket the excess. It B.C. Jesus would have passed constituted a fruitful income, and wasn’t until the 1850s that most 5.What did many Jews,especially the zealots,think was signified by having to pay through Jericho many times he had contracted for the right of people in the world were literate these taxes? because it was the normal route for collecting the revenues of that dis- — they could read and write. a.an acknowledgment that money was the root of all evil pilgrims traveling from Galilee to trict. In the Jericho of the New Father J. McKenzie says the b.an agreement to assign to the Samaritans all blame for taxes Jerusalem. Testament period, houses with universal unpopularity of the pub- Zacchaeus worked for the c.an acknowledgment of the sovereignty of Rome ossuaries have been found belong- licans is not necessarily a sign of Roman government that had con- ing to rich men like Zacchaeus. their dishonesty; even in the mod- 6.As if that wasn’t enough,this habit led to tax collector being even more hated: quered Palestine. Father John The Gospel shows the unpopu- McKenzie says that, in this Roman a.Having gotten a license to tax, they often took extra tax and larity of publicans. One reason for HIRE, PAGE 16 pocketed this as profits. b.Having been sworn to be fair, they taxed the Romans at a higher rate, in an attempt to gain favor of the Jews. c.Having sworn to uphold the law, they violated the first com- Humans vulnerable without shepherd mandment by handling coins with a graven image (the Roman she wolf) head on it. vides the second reading. Jesus is ally take from us our very lives. the centerpiece of the reading. He 7.One of the apostles,Levi,is generally thought to have been a tax collector.By what died on the cross to bring, forever, Reflection THE and without qualification, God and name is he better known? humanity back together. Individual Weeks have passed since a.Mark b.Judas c.Matthew SUNDAY persons affirm this reconciliation Easter, but the church still rejoices for themselves by freely accepting in the risen Lord. He lives! Giving 8.A tax collector short in stature but not money,mentioned in Luke’s Gospel,is GOSPEL Jesus as Lord and by living as the us the words once preached by a.Timothy b.Zacchaeus c.Zebedee Lord’s true disciples, as children of Peter, it calls us to repent, to turn MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION God. away from sin, and instead to turn 9.In Matthew’s Gospel these men question why Jesus would eat with tax collectors: to the only source of life, the Lord St. John’s Gospel gives us the a.Roman soldier last reading, presenting a theme Jesus. that was among the Lord’s Preparing us for this message, b.Temple police 4th Sunday of Easter favorites, and always has been the church frankly reminds us who c.Pharisees beloved by Christians, namely the and what we are. We are as vulner- Jn 10:1-10 theme of the Good Shepherd. able as sheep. However, if we are 10.What was thought to happen when a Jew ate with a tax collector in his home? hese readings from the Acts It is a theme not always relative in the Lord by true faith, we are as a.He would get turned in to the IRS (Imperial Roman Scribes). of the Apostles, such as this these days for Catholics in this pure as lambs. Still, predators lurk, b.He would become ritually impure. Tweekend’s reading, reveal country, since sheep raising and waiting to assail us. c.He would get a bigger refund. very well not just life in general in herding are not as common here as Jesus is truly our good shep- the first Christian community but herd. He leads us. He guides us to they were in Palestine at the time 11.Jesus’answer to why he consorted with tax collectors was: more in particular they show that of Jesus. However, at the time of the nourishment we need for spiri- he was the acknowledged leader of Jesus in the Holy Land, the images tual health. He goes before to the a.Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. the apostles. of shepherds and sheep would eternal fields of heaven. b.Who knew they did that? In this reading, Peter preaches have been very meaningful since But, the essence of the message c.They are evil, but do a great lamb chop. on Pentecost, an important Jewish people saw sheep every day. is clear and simple. We need the feast. His sermon goes to the heart The nature of sheep is impor- Lord. Otherwise, we shall die. 12.A different tax,unrelated to the secular authorities,caused the incident where of the Gospel message. Jesus is tant. They are docile and quiet, Here the church’s final lesson Jesus ran money changers out of the Temple.What was it? Lord, the savior. He came among often in peril from predators such appears. We can follow the Lord, a.the tax on gentiles humans as human but also as or we can go our own way. If we as wolves. They need their shep- b.the Temple tax, payable by Jews to the Temple in Jerusalem God’s own Son. He died. He rose. herds. Also, young sheep, or lamb, turn from Jesus, however, we walk c.the poll tax paid by every local community to support the village He reconciled humankind with were the preferred animals for sac- into peril. Almighty God. rifice in the temple. The meat of synagogue Humans have an option. They lambs was ritually prepared for can accept Jesus as Lord. They can Passover. They were regarded as READINGS 13.This tax required money changers because follow the Gospel. Or, they can innocent. Sunday: Acts 2:14a,36-41 Ps 23:1-6 1 a.only the coinage of Tyre was accepted by the Temple reject Jesus. Of course, they can wander. Pt 2:20b-25 Jn 10:1-10 b.coins had to be made out of pure obsidian, and only the chang- It is interesting that the author The shepherd does not tie them to Monday: Acts 11:1-18 Pss 42:2-3; ers had that mineral of Acts, traditionally believed to himself. He leads them. They can c.the coins used outside the synagogue might have been used by have been also the author of 43:3-4 Jn 10:11-18 turn away from him. pagans, so needed changed Luke’s Gospel, notes that the ser- The Gospel’s message is clear. Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26 Ps 87:1b-7 mon was preached on Pentecost. All humans are vulnerable, as vul- Jn 10:22-30 This reference is more than a nod nerable as sheep without a shep- Wednesday: Acts 12:24-13:5a Ps 14.How much was that tax (12 above) to a Jewish holiday. Jewish holi- herd to guide them and protect 67:2-3, 5-6, 8 Jn 12:44-50 a.1/2 shekel per male Jew days celebrated God, in relation them. Thursday: Acts 13:13-25 Ps 89:2-3, b.10 percent of one’s annual wealth (origin of tithing) with humans in particular with the Jesus is the good shepherd, 21-22, 25, 27 Jn 13:16-20 c.it varied, the rich ironically paying less by exploiting loopholes Hebrew people. The holidays leading us to pastures rich with Friday: Acts 13:26-33 Ps 2:6-11b therefore celebrated the Covenant nutrition and leading us away from Jn 14:1-6 ANSWERS: and God’s constant and uninter- the predators that prowl in search Saturday: Acts 13:44-52 Ps 98:1-4 1.b, 2.a, 3.b, 4.a, 5.c, 6.a, 7.c, 8.b, 9.c, 10.b, 11.a, 12.b, 13.a, 14.a rupted mercy. of us, the predators that by suc- Jn 14:7-14 The First Epistle of Peter pro- ceeding in tempting us to sin actu- 16 COMMENTARY APRIL 13, 2008 ‘Humanae Vitae’ celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2008 What problems persist as the result of of the total gift of self in the With the gift of freedom, we are nents of human life. In a certain rejecting “Humanae Vitae”? spousal act. Contraception means free actors on the stage of life, sense, the pursuit of all the other Anonymous that there is always something and moral agents bearing full human goods depends upon the held back; a fear of total intima- THAT’S responsibility for the choices we vitality of these three compo- Strong marriages and healthy, cy, and a fear of the child. When make and the deeds we perform. nents. God’s plan for marriage is happy families are crucial to any the marital act is compromised, it A GOOD As moral agents, we need to that a man and a woman commit healthy society. They are the is not surprising that this leads to know God’s plan for the moral themselves to loving one another foundation of any society. A soci- a weakening of the bond between QUESTION order, or for moral truth. We need for their entire lives. Their inti- ety begins to unravel when the the husband and wife. When the to know the various human goods mate communion of love and life concept of marriage is redefined, essential commitment for the that fulfill us as bodied persons, is to be totally faithful, and when easy divorce is accepted marriage is impaired, the bond so that we can pursue them. And remain open to life. God’s plan and permanent bonding is rare, between husband and wife begins to good health. The healing medi- equally important, we must know for spousal love is that each and when married couples are no to unravel. cine is the retrieval and re-pres- the disvalues, or evils, that frus- spouse makes the total personal longer committed to passing life In 1968 it was more difficult entation of God’s plan for mar- trate our fulfillment and destroy gift of self to the other, with no on to the next generation. for most people to acknowledge, riage, spousal love and families. us. As moral agents endowed conditions, no reservations, with The world has always experi- or understand, the harms of con- How will this be done? with freedom, we have a duty to nothing held back. This total self- enced troubled marriages and traception and sterilization. But pursue the good, while exposing surrender includes the gift of dysfunctional families. In many 40 years later there is no difficul- What is God’s plan for marriage, and resisting the evil. At the end one’s fertility. countries today there is a 50 per- ty in seeing the damage done. spousal love and family? Anonymous of our lives here on earth, we cent divorce rate. This discour- In the year 2008 we celebrate must give a full accounting of the ages any real sense of lifetime the 40th anniversary of Pope Paul God has a plan for marriage, exercise of our freedom. Father Matthew Habiger, a Kansas commitment. Many young cou- VI’s prophetic encyclical spousal love and family. He has a Marriage, spousal love and Benedictine, answered this week’s ples think that a lifetime marriage “Humanae Vitae.” plan for every just society. This family are fundamental compo- questions. is impossible, so they dispense The church has developed the plan can be known, understood with marriage and cohabitate. theoretical rationale of these prin- and then be put into practice. We Children suffer from the ciples, drawing upon divine reve- discover this plan both in divine divorce of their parents. They feel lation, insights from various dis- revelation and through the use of SCRIPTURE SEARCH betrayed and sense a loss of secu- ciplines, and the use of good rea- good reason. The teachings of the rity. They carry emotional scars son. The theory is sufficiently church, as found in the cate- By Patricia Kasten with them to their schools, to developed. What is lacking is an chism, speed up for us the dis- their youth groups, and to their effective implementation of the covery process of these plans. Gospel for April 13, 2008 faith. theory. Each of us is a unique individ- John 10:1-10 It is becoming increasingly The time has come for all ual person. We are a composite of clear that the root cause of the members of the church to find an immaterial soul and a material Following is a word search based on the Gospel disintegration of strong marriages successful programs for directly body. As bodied persons, we are reading for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A: a is the widespread use of contra- confronting the evils of contra- either male or female, fertile and ception and sterilization. Both of sexual. We have the gifts of intel- lesson about whom we should know to follow. The ception, sterilization and abor- words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. these interfere with the offering tion, and restoring the community ligence, free will and choice. DOES NOT ENTER SHEEPFOLD CLIMBS A THIEF SHEPHERD FOR HIM VOICE CALLS The Ignatian possibility today BY NAME LEADS ALL HIS OWN FOLLOW FIGURE OF SPEECH n the early 1990s, I was given the Society of Jesus and its new DID NOT LISTEN WHOEVER BE SAVED lunch at the Roman headquar- general, Father Adolfo Nicolas; GO OUT STEAL ABUNDANTLY Iters of the Society of Jesus by that concern for the vitality of the THE two very — no, make that Jesuit future framed my questions extremely — high-ranking Jesuits. to the new Jesuit leader. The table-talk turned to a fascinat- For that reason, I am very CATHOLIC SHEEP GATE ing question: Are there permanent grateful to the Jesuits — young, religious charisms in the church? old, and in-between — and the DIFFERENCE NANALLH I SOWN Most religious congregations die friends-of-Jesuits who have GEORGE WEIGEL within a century of their founding; thanked me for bringing into pub- FOLLOWATH I EF our Lord might delay his return for lic discussion issues that are wide- GLWKDGOOUTDS tens of thousands of years, so that ly and urgently discussed among we are the “early church.” Given them. For that same reason, it is add that these are matters I have JOEVO I CESSRH that fact and that possibility, could regrettable that some read my discussed with Jesuit friends for FFLAETS I FBEE we, today, judge that there are per- “Questions for Father General” as decades — including young men manent religious charisms in the a blanket indictment, even con- whose Jesuit vocations I have tried BOEHSLLACMVE to nurture. church, gifts of the Holy Spirit that demnation, of the Society of Jesus EEAENTERD I EP will endure institutionally in reli- — an interpretation that strikes me My work in the 1980s to rescue gious orders? as counterintuitive, given what I the great Jesuit theologian of the SRDFORH I MLOF American experiment, John My interlocutors quickly agreed wrote at the end of the column AUSNTSPEECHO that the Benedictine charism was about my prayer for Father Courtney Murray, from intellectual enduring; that something like the Nicolas’s success in his leadership oblivion; my work with the U.S. VGDFBYNAMEWL Congress to free a brave Franciscan charism was certainly a of a “great religious congregation.” EIFSSHEPHERD permanent feature of Catholic life; Still, columns being what they are, Lithuanian Jesuit, Sigitas and that there might be something and readers being what they are, Tamkevicius (now archbishop of DFYLTNADNUBA enduring about the Dominican misunderstandings occur; I hope Kaunas), from the Gulag; over a © 2008 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com charism (a considerable concession the context I describe above helps quarter-century of intellectual for Jesuits!). What surprised me clear up at least some of the mis- work with Jesuits ranging from was that neither of my hosts understandings that have ensued. Cardinal Avery Dulles to members This “tree of Zacchaeus” is a short argued that the Ignatian charism The challenges I noted — the of the Pontifical Gregorian distance from the center of the could, today, be judged an endur- challenge to bring the truth of University faculty — all testify, I HIRE town on the right side of the main ing one — “we’ll see,” was the Catholic moral and social teaching hope, to my regard for the Ignatian road leading to the well of Old gist of their discussion of the per- into public life; the challenge to charism. Like my column, my CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Testament Jericho. The neat thing manence of their own communi- enhance the Catholic identity of work with Jesuits has been an ern Near East the tax collector is about this sycamore tree is that ty’s distinctive spiritual character. Catholic institutions of higher expression of my conviction that detested by definition. The Gospel some of its limbs are close enough This not only surprised me; it learning; the challenge to live the Ignatian charism ought to be a does pair the term publican with to the ground for a man to reach saddened me. Because I thought evangelical chastity in a culture permanent one — and my hope sinners and gentiles. In the Sermon and yet sturdy enough to hold the then, as I think now, that the New saturated with various forms of that the community which gave the on the Mount the morality of the weight of a man. Evangelization proclaimed by John eroticism; the challenge to church such heroes as Francis publicans is presumed to be at the Jesus sees Zacchaeus in the Paul II very much needs the dis- Christological orthodoxy, at a time Xavier, Edmund Campion, Robert lowest level: “If you love those sycamore tree and tells him to tinctive combination of spiritual of intellectual confusion in the Southwell, Isaac Jogues, Miguel who love you, what merit is there hurry down, because he wants to élan, intellectual heft, missionary West and amidst a global super- Pro and Alfred Delp might be in that? Do not tax collectors do as have dinner in his house. The peo- zeal, self-sacrificing obedience to market of “spiritualities” — are renewed in the image of their radi- much?” ple grumbled that Jesus would be a the pope, and evangelical joie de obviously not challenges for cal fidelity. Zacchaeus was curious to see guest in a sinner’s house. But combat that is the unique charism Jesuits alone; every religious com- A.M.D.G. the famous Jesus. Since he was Zacchaeus repented of his sins and of the Society of Jesus. That 15- munity, and indeed every serious short of stature, he climbed a promised to make restitution. The year-old discussion on the Borgo Catholic, faces them. That they are sycamore tree to see Jesus. At story of Zacchaeus shows that Santo Spirito was in the back of challenges for Jesuits, though, is George Weigel is a senior fellow of Jericho today they show you a Jesus came to save sinners. Jesus my mind when I wrote recently in not a matter of personal opinion the Ethics and Public Policy huge old sycamore tree that is said says: “the Son of Man has come to this space about challenges facing but of the public record. I might Center in Washington, D.C. to be the one Zacchaeus climbed. search out and save what was lost.” APRIL 13, 2008 SPORTS 17

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Pod Shuffles, car washes, hair Dance marathon at Saint styling, manicures and restaurant Barnett fuels Knights, but began with CYO Mary’s College raises gift cards, which are used to moti- $85,000 for Riley vate participants. BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Hospital Saint Mary’s College FORT WAYNE — Catholic NOTRE DAME — The third archivist’s woman’s Youth League Organization annual Dance Marathon at Saint baseball exhibit hits (CYO) product Lawrence Barnett Mary’s College, Friday night was a huge factor in the Bishop through Saturday morning, raised Texas Rangers Stadium $85,000 for the General Benefit Luers Knights 2007-2008 histo- NOTRE DAME ry-making season on the basket- Fund at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. The fund — If there is one ball court. thing that local A junior, Barnett attended supports areas of the hospital that have the greatest need. The historian John Benoit Academy and played Kovach relishes under Coach Paul Gerardot as a amount raised at this year’s event is more than the last two years more than a his- sixth through eighth grader. The tory mystery, it is Phoenix won the Blue League combined; the 2006 and 2007 dance marathons at the college opening day of both Barnett’s seventh and eighth the baseball sea- grade seasons, but were beat in raised about $68,000. More than 300 students from son. On Monday, tournament play by St. Louis-St. PROVIDED BY BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL Saint Mary’s College, Holy Cross April 7, he got Rose his sixth grade year and St. The Bishop Luers High School basketball team and cheerleaders pose for the opportunity to Joseph-Hessen Cassel when College and the University of a photo after winning the Class 2-A state basketball title on March 22. Notre Dame pulled the all-nighter help open the 2008 baseball sea- Barnett was a seventh grader. As son at the Ballpark at Arlington, an eighth grader, Barnett led his in Saint Mary’s Angela Athletic Center starting at 8 p.m. Friday home of the Texas Rangers when team in scoring and assists before ing record at Benoit with 48 game winning shot in the section- through 8 a.m. Saturday. Three “Linedrives and Lipstick: The falling to Dave Kuhn’s St. John points, which he scored in a al championship win over a top- Michiana families whose children Untold Story of Women’s Fort Wayne Eagles in the cham- game against St. Therese his sev- rated Bluffton team and dumped were treated at Riley’s shared their Baseball” began a seven-week pionship game of the 2005 CYO enth grade season. in 23 points in the regional final. stories during the marathon to homestand at the Legends of the tournament. “Lawrence is an exceptional In the 83-70 semi-state victory motivate the participants. Game Museum, which is housed That Eagles team, who also young man and has worked very over No. 2 Westview, Barnett Dance marathons like this one in the ballpark. It is the first-ever won the CYO title their seventh- hard to earn every success he is chipped in 17 points. At Conseco take place at colleges across the traveling exhibit, tracing the histo- grade season had several of the experiencing right now. He had a Fieldhouse, Barnett led all play- country to benefit the Children’s ry of girls and women in baseball Luers’ state championship team strong work ethic and was very ers with eight assists and sunk Miracle Network, an alliance of from its 1866 beginning through on their roster including juniors dedicated to the sport of basket- five crucial free throws in the hospitals for children, which the present. Sean Day, Jake Kuhn and Ronnie ball while at Benoit Academy,” closing minutes of the state includes Riley. Kovach is the archivist at Saint Williams. Steve Williamson, said Gerardot. championship game pumping in a Dancers were sponsored by Mary’s College and lives in New Bishop Luers’ lone senior and Fast-forward to 2008, this total of 18 points for the Knights. friends and family at home that Carlisle. He designed this travel- sophomore manager, Trisha time, Barnett and his team win The Heisman “player of the organizers have contacted by mail. ing exhibition for Kansas City, Skordos also hail from St. John the tournament. No stranger to game” and his family attend St. Marathon activities were not limit- Mo., firm, Exhibits USA. A long- Fort Wayne. state football titles, the Bishop Mary’s Parish, Fort Wayne. ed to dancing, and include crafts, time advocate for girls and women Jake Kuhn, who made the go- Luers Knights made an unprece- Barnett hopes to play college bands, face painting, Twister tour- who want to play baseball, ahead basket with 1:31 left in the dented trip to Indianapolis in football for Minnesota, Bowling naments and tug-of-war competi- Kovach felt this story was both state game, told his mother, when search of a state basketball title Green or Illinois after high tions. Donated prizes included i- historically and socially important comparing the buzzer shot win and brought one home beating school, but first will try to to tell. his eighth-grade year to the victo- Winchester 69-67 for the IHSAA accomplish back-to-back champi- ry in Indianapolis, “They were Class 2-A championship. onships in both sports his senior both pretty exciting, but this one Barnett’s lightening quick speed year. was much sweeter.” is now known, not just the foot- “With so many players com- Gerardot recalls that Barnett ball field at cornerback, but ing back on both teams, I don’t would stay after practice shooting statewide on the basketball court, see why it couldn’t happen,” said 50-100 free throws each night his as well. Barnett. eighth-grade year. Barnett was The accomplishments for the Other CYO alumni on the not only a team leader, but also spark plug of the Knights were state championship team include topped the charts in scoring and voluminous in the post season. Kyle and Eric Sorg from St. assists. Scoring double figures in his last Aloysius and Alden Vachon from He holds the single game scor- seven outings, Barnett hit the St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel.

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Bernard also spoke how the priests BY JENNIFER KOHRMAN REVIEWED BY TIM JOHNSON provided the last rites in secret to the dying or deceased priests. The “Priestblock 25487:A Memoir of book ends with the release of Opening prayer Sharing Faith Dachau”is a compelling book by Jean Father Bernard and concludes: O Christ Jesus, when all is Shared Faith literature can be found at Bernard that tells about “The next morning I stood at the darkness and we feel our weakness the day-to-day life of a altar again for the first time. But and helplessness, give us the sense www.diocesefwsb.org/OSD priest incarcerated in it was also the last of your presence, your love and time for a good while, your strength. Help us to have per- and I can admit now that I have who continues to love us “to the Dachau at the height of since my health now Nazi Germany. fect trust in your protecting love received many blessings by end,” until all is accomplished.” — suffered a total col- and strengthening power, so that remaining in Fort Wayne. “Spe Salvi” lapse.” he book nothing may frighten or worry us, I have met wonderful people One really does feel for, living close to you, we shall and established many friendships. touches on a the importance of hope, Jesus at the Crossroads subject mat- see your hand, your purpose, your Yet, I do sometimes wonder what T positive attitude and will through all things. Amen. — would have happened to me if — The Mass ter often in the learning to “work the sys- St. Ignatius of Loyola events had happened the way I had news: the role of tem” when placed in “sur- “His words make the hearts of the Catholic wished. Of course, as I learned the disciples “burn” within them, vival mode.” Scripture: Lk 24: 13-35 over the years, my plans do not Church in Nazi I read the book over the drawing them out of the darkness Germany. But usually turn out the way I antici- of sorrow and despair, and awak- Easter triduum. I found this pate. I have learned God is in con- the book covers compelling book hard to Commentary ening in them a desire to remain an angle with trol of my life, not me. with him: Stay with us, Lord.” — stop reading. A perfect Good Two grieving disciples are which few American Catholics There is a saying, “If God Pope John Paul II, “Mane nobis- Friday reflection, it portrays walking away from Jerusalem. may be familiar — the suffering of brings you to it, he will bring you cum Domine” Just as Jesus some of the worst cruelty of Downcast, they recount events that anti-Nazi clergy, both Catholic and through it.” There is tremendous showed compassion to the two dis- humanity. From crucifixion to con- had just taken place. Jesus had Protestant. truth in that statement. My spiritu- ciples, Jesus cares deeply about us centration camps, both make us been viciously condemned to The priest incarcerated, Father al crossroads taught me that Jesus and our struggles. Jesus meets us shudder with the weakest aspects death by crucifixion. Their expec- Jean Bernard (1907-1994), was may not remove suffering immedi- right where we are and leads us of the human character. tations seem to be crushed. Jesus from Luxembourg. He had worked ately, but he gives the graces to into deeper faith and hope. We One can only reflect, “how can approaches the two disciples and in a Catholic film bureau before continue. It was not until I accept- experience this “burning” as we something like this happen in a walks with them in the midst of the incarceration. The Nazis ed being at IPFW that I recognized open our hearts to the Scriptures civilized culture such as their suffering, but they do not rec- referred to it as “the Vatican’s that Christ had never left me. proclaimed in the Liturgy of the Germany?” Judging by the reac- ognize him. headquarters in the fight against Spiritual crossroads are times Word. Jesus desires to speak to us tion of those who witnessed Father Certainly, all of us can identify German films.” when faith is tested. Just like the personally. He wants to inspire and Bernard after his release and a 10- with the disciples and their strug- Father Bernard, as well as two disciples, it can be difficult to fill us with hope. We can tell oth- day leave, the people had to know gle to find God’s will: parents many of his fellow priests, were find Christ in the midst of suffer- ers that Christ is risen, indeed. The the horrific events of the concen- grieving over the unexpected death sent to Dachau where they were ing. We need to continue to pray, two disciples rejoined the commu- tration camps. One wonders about of their child; a married couple forced into extreme manual labor go to Mass and receive the nity of disciples in Jerusalem — the silence of the people, perhaps struggling with infertility; a pastor and were mentally and physically Eucharist during these times. just as we join a community of fearing for their own lives. But transferring parishes after years of abused by the guards. He endured believers gathered at Mass to be then again, in our own day, why service. I know I can definitely starvation, disease and cold — he The virtue of hope nourished by God’s word and the are we not more vocal against the identify with the two disciples. I and his fellow priests did not have Eucharist. The graces received culture of death that pervades our experienced tough crossroads my Just like the two disciples, all of adequate winter clothing and often during Mass, and especially own society? Why do we keep senior year in high school. During us struggle with disappointments worked in the snow in their bare through the Eucharist, give us silent or say so little? this exciting time seniors decide and perhaps even despair. We are feet. Many of their work assign- strength to continue on our spiritu- Father Bernard died in 1994. whether to go to college, join the tempted to believe God has aban- ments were simply trite busy work al journeys. One day of this story has been doned us, and we are left to endure that was arranged in the cruelest armed forces, become an appren- adapted and told in the award-win- our troubles alone. We may cry out means. tice, enter the work force, etc. I ning film, “The Ninth Day.” in anguish, “Where are you, God? Reflection Father Bernard covers this cru- knew exactly what I would do: go “Priestblock 25487” will be Don’t you care about what is hap- elty comprehensively with inti- to Purdue, major in child psychol- The Emmaus story beautifully discussed by Father Mitch Pacwa pening?” The two disciples mate details and pulls the reader ogy, participate in a co-op program highlights both the Liturgy of the on “EWTN Live” at 8 p.m. on explained to their companion that, into the period. and then graduate. I shared my Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist. Wednesday, April 16. “we were hoping that Jesus would The importance of the dreams with God during prayer Before Mass, pray to the Holy The book is published by be the one who would set Israel Eucharist, when smuggled into the and felt certain they would come Spirit and ask to have your heart Zaccheus Press, www.zac- free.” camp by the German priests, who true. In reality, however, I attended opened. Listen carefully to the cheuspress.com, and available at So, what exactly is hope? Pope were allowed to celebrate Mass, IPFW (Indiana-Purdue Scriptures. Perhaps a verse or even Catholic bookstores. ISBN: 978-0- Benedict XVI wrote in “Spe was most graciously accepted by Universities at Fort Wayne) for a simple word may resonate deep 9725981-7-0 Salvi,” “God is the foundation of the prisoner priests. Father various reasons. I could not under- within your soul. Just as the two stand why my dreams did not hope: not any god, but the God disciples “set out immediately,” all seem to match God’s. I was devas- who has a human face and who of us should be attentive to the dis- tated and angry with God. has loved us to the end, each one missal command, “Go in peace to During this time I also desired of us and humanity in its entirety.” love and serve the Lord.” In what to join a new parish and, for two Hope is trusting that God will ful- concrete ways can you fulfill this years, had attended Mass at sever- fill his promises even during diffi- command within your daily tasks? al parishes. I came to St. Jude one cult struggles. “Man’s great, true Share a memory of how Jesus Sunday in June 1994 and immedi- hope, which holds firm in spite of helped you through a spiritual ately felt a sense of belonging. I all disappointments, can only be crossroad. officially joined later that week, God — God who has loved us and

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Carry-out avail- on Sunday, April 13, at 4 p.m. at Convent (across from Marian able. St. Peter Church, 518 E. Dewald High School) on Wednesday, St. The performance will be sung April 30, from 9:30 a.m. until St. Aloysius athletic booster breakfast by the collegium and soloists and 2:30 p.m. The theme for the day Yoder — A pancake and sausage will be accompanied by instru- is “Prophets.” Please bring your breakfast buffet will be held in mentalists using baroque instru- bible. Cost is $15 and includes the activity center Sunday, April ments. Ticket information is lunch. Register by Friday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free available at www.bachcol- 25, to Sister Barbara Anne will donation accepted. Proceeds legium.org or by calling (260) Hallman at (574) 259-5427. will benefit the athletic booster 485 2143. club. 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ing when they would develop BY JENNIFER MURRAY their own witness story. Father Dave Ruppert gave a SYRACUSE — Nearly 150 very simple formula for develop- young adults throughout the dio- ing this witness story. “I was ... cese came to Oakwood Inn in Jesus did ... I am.” Syracuse to renew their faith at He said, “You don’t need to the annual Bishop’s Retreat on explain the entire catechism. Just April 4-6. The retreat was led by tell your own story.” Father Dave Ruppert for the He mentioned meeting a little English-speaking or “Anglos” boy at a grocery store. The child and by Holy Cross Father David noticed his Roman collar and Scheidler for the Hispanic com- asked “Are you Jesus’ friend?” munity. Father responded. “Yes, I’m The theme for this year was Jesus’ friend. Are you Jesus’ understanding and telling our sto- friend?” The little boy replied, ries of faith. “Yeahhh!” On Friday night, Father Father Ruppert told the partici- Ruppert told the young adults pants, “And that’s it. That was the that when he denied Christ three witness. That’s all that people times, “Peter forgot his story.” He really want is to know if you’re warned that the media is trying to Jesus’ friend.” tell the story of the Catholic faith Later the participants returned but the media does not under- to hear about reconciliation stand this story and are giving because part of our story includes false information. confessing our sins. Father “The problem is we Catholics Ruppert said the most frightening have forgotten our stories. ... We part of the sacrament of reconcili- as Catholics should be telling our ation is not confessing to the story. We should be standing up priest but facing the sins within for our beliefs,” he said. you. Father Ruppert mentioned the On Saturday afternoon, Bishop PHOTOS BY JENNIFER MURRAY many accomplishments of the John M. D’Arcy arrived, and the Young adults at the Bishop’s Retreat prepare for the sacrament of reconciliation. Catholic Church in areas such as young adults were given an education and healthcare. He opportunity to ask him questions. warned the audience not to The topics were as varied as the Young adults participate in games reduce the church to these participants and ranged from at the annual Bishop’s Retreat for accomplishments because “the questions about contraception, young adults. greatest attribute of the church is immigration laws and how to that it is the body of Christ ... but raise a family to be faithful in the earthly (accomplishments) are this culture that is often unsym- a good starting point to talk about pathetic to faith. our story ... It is up to us to Every year one of the high- defend her as best we can ... to lights of the retreat is Saturday tell our story.” night when various priests come The retreat participants joined to hear confessions. This year, small faith groups to discuss how there was also exposition of the they judge the church, other peo- Eucharist during and after the do it.” ple and themselves. They were reconciliation service. The retreat culminated with asked if they judge a person by Father David Scheidler said, the Sunday Mass. Before the par- the best thing or the worst thing “Catholics have always had a ticipants were sent back home, they have ever done. Then they firm belief that at the words ‘This Father David Scheidler reminded were asked to think about the is my body,’ Christ is present ... them of the Gospel reading and story of their life. This was to The exposition has always reaf- how the two apostles recognized prepare them for the next morn- firmed that faith in us.” Christ in the breaking of the bread but he immediately disap- peared. In order to keep Jesus Bishop D’Arcy reminded the young adults, “You’re leaving present to them, they went back them, “The church was born from here with a commission ... to to the others and talked about all the wound in Christ’s side ... It is bring people from work and your he had done for them. He remind- a wound of love ... By the cross, family closer to Christ ... Be will- ed the young adults they were sins are forgiven; death is over- ing to talk about your faith ... Ask being sent out with fire in their come.” the Lord today, Lord I want to be hearts to go share the story of The participants could choose like the woman at the well. I Jesus Christ with the people to receive the sacrament of recon- want to tell others ... Help me to around them. ciliation or talk to staff members from the Office of Campus and Young Adult Ministry and Franciscan Sisters for spiritual guidance. Many stayed long after their confession to pray before Christ in the Eucharist. On Sunday morning, Bishop D’Arcy led the talk. He focused on the women who had intimate encounters with Christ. When talking about the woman caught in adultery, he said “(Jesus) said ‘Go and do not do this sin again.’ How that must have touched her. This is a man who thinks I can be different. This retreat is about conversion away from sin and selfishness and towards a person ... Jesus Christ.” The woman at the well became an evangelizer when she Bishop John M. D’Arcy fields questions from young adults at the went into town and told everyone Fathers David Scheidler and Dave Ruppert conduct a prayer service at Bishop’s Retreat, held April 4-6 at Oakwood in Syracuse. about Jesus. The bishop exhorted the Bishop’s Retreat for young adults.