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Healthcare, Inc. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI Bishop visits Garrett clinic approved a miracle attributed to Pope John Paul II’s intercession, clearing the way for the late pope’s beat- Page 4 ification on May 1, Divine Mercy Sunday. Pope Benedict’s action Jan. 14 followed more than five years of investigation into the life and writings of the Polish pontiff, who died in April 2005 after more than 26 years as pope. School vouchers The Vatican said it took special care with verifica- tion of the miracle, the spontaneous cure of a French Will they help nun from Parkinson’s disease — the same illness that Catholic schools? afflicted Pope John Paul in his final years. Three sep- arate Vatican panels approved the miracle, including Page 5 medical and theological experts, before Pope Benedict signed the official decree. “There were no concessions given here in proce- dural severity and thoroughness,” said Cardinal Angelo Amato, head of the Congregation for Saints’ Permanent deacon Causes. On the contrary, he said, Pope John Paul’s cause was subject to “particularly careful scrutiny, to candidates remove any doubt.” Meet John Hilger The Vatican said it would begin looking at logisti- cal arrangements for the massive crowds expected for Page 8 the beatification liturgy, which will be celebrated by Pope Benedict at the Vatican. Divine Mercy Sunday had special significance for Pope John Paul, who made it a Church-wide feast day to be celebrated a week after Easter. The pope died on the vigil of Divine Pastoral visit Mercy Sunday in 2005. With beatification, Pope John Paul will be declared Bishop Rhoades vists Saint “blessed” and thus worthy of restricted liturgical Joseph’s High School honor. Another miracle is needed for canonization, by which the Church declares a person to be a saint and CNS PHOTO/PAUL HANNA, REUTERS Pages 12-13 worthy of universal veneration. Pope John Paul II is seen during a 1998 visit to Croatia. Pope Benedict XVI approved a mira- cle attributed to Pope John Paul’s intercession, clearing the way for the late pope’s beatifi- cation May 1, Divine Mercy Sunday. BEATIFY, PAGE 3
Participation in TV Mass still available in Fort Wayne area March for Life grows The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has received a few calls from concerned viewers of the TV Mass in Fort Wayne relating to the location of “On Sunday, the 23rd, Bishop Rhoades will BY KAREN CLIFFORD the broadcast signal on their cable or TV system. be celebrating a diocesan youth Mass at St. The TV Mass airs every Sunday morning at Matthew Cathedral in D.C., which will SOUTH BEND — Fred Everett, director of involve most of these groups and we expect 10:30 a.m. on WFFT TV, Channel 55 — the FOX net- the Office of Family Life for the Diocese of over 500 to participate in it.” work. The largest carriers of the signal and its Fort Wayne-South Bend, recalled the excite- Four students from Marian and Saint location on their broadcast system include: ment when he began taking the first diocesan Joseph’s high schools, who have participated bus for high school students to the March for in previous March for Life trips, shared their Comcast – Ch. 12 Life in Washington D.C. in 1998. This year, reflections on the march’s importance with six buses directed by diocesan ministries Today’s Catholic. FIOS – Ch. 5 with 330 students and chaperones will jour- Marian seniors Mark Imus and Catherine ney to D.C. for the year’s march on Jan. 24 to Rice express the impact of being a part of the DirectTV – Ch. 55 add their support for the sanctity of life. March for Life. But diocesan participation does not end “Every time you travel you learn a lot. It’s MediaCom – Ch. 6 with those traveling by bus. In addition, the nation’s capital and you see people from “parishes like Christ the King take vans for around the world that share the same views Dish Network – 7438 and 5253 their youth group, and buses from colleges as you. It’s empowering,” Imus remarked. like Holy Cross, the University of Saint Says Rice, “Sometimes you feel like it’s In the South Bend area, the TV Mass can still Francis and the University of Notre Dame be viewed on WNDU TV, NBC Channel 16. will include at least 250 more,” says Everett. MARCH, PAGE 24 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 23, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC (ISSN 0891-1533) A pope and a Baptist preacher (USPS 403630) Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 IN TRUTH PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades AND
EDITOR: Tim Johnson CHARITY NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Editorial Department PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan s I write this column on the national FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, holiday observing the birthday of Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, AReverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, purposely say “Reverend” Doctor King since so many seem to forget the Christian inspira- Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May tion of Martin Luther King’s struggle for free- Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, dom and justice. His words and his actions CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner had a depth that was rooted in his faith in God. He was always first and foremost a pas- sionate believer in Jesus Christ. It was his Business Department Christian vision that made him opt for nonvi- olence in his efforts for civil rights amidst BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice discrimination and oppression. 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Advertising that the Church can never remain silent in deadline is nine days before publica- the face of injustice. tion date. Many hundreds of young people from son committed through acts of abortion, Only respect for life can be the foundation our diocese will travel to Washington, D.C., and of prayer for the full restoration of the and guarantee of the most precious and LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- this coming weekend to participate in the legal guarantee of the right to life. I invite essential goods of society, such as democra- comes original, signed letters about March for Life on January 24th. I am look- all to observe this Saturday, January 22nd, cy and peace.” issues affecting church life. Although as a day of penance by offering prayers and As I reflect today on the great work of we cannot publish every letter we ing forward to celebrating Mass for all the receive, we strive to provide a balanced participants from our diocese on Sunday, sacrifices for the cause of life. And please Reverend Dr. King in combating racial representation of expressed opinions January 23rd, at 3:00 p.m. at Saint remember all who will be traveling to injustice and discrimination and on his and a variety of reflections on life in the Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Washington for the March for Life. words from the Birmingham jail, I think Church.We will choose letters for publi- and then marching together the next day. It In his encyclical “The Gospel of Life,” also of the great civil rights struggle of our cation based on reader interest, timeli- is edifying that so many young people are Pope John Paul II wrote: “It is impossible day: the defense of the right to life of the ness and fairness. Readers may agree or firmly dedicated to the cause of life, a sign, to further the common good without innocent unborn. disagree with the letter writers’ opin- I believe, of the good fruits of the new acknowledging and defending the right to You and I were not just an accumulation ions. Letters must not exceed 250 evangelization. life, upon which all the other inalienable of biological material when we were in our words. All letters must be signed and As we prepare for this sad anniversary of rights of individuals are founded and from mothers’ wombs. We were new living include a phone number and address Roe v. Wade, I invite all to join in a great which they develop. A society lacks solid human beings. So are all the unborn chil- for verification.We reserve the right to prayer for life. The actual date of the infa- foundations when, on the one hand, it dren in their mothers' wombs today. Jesus, edit letters for legal and other concerns. mous Supreme Court decision is January asserts values such as the dignity of the per- the Son of God, was once an unborn child Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, 22nd. The Bishops of the United States son, justice and peace, but then, on the in the spotless womb of the Blessed Virgin P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN have decreed that in all the dioceses of the other hand, radically acts to the contrary by Mary. May she who welcomed the Son of 46856-1169; or e-mail: United States, January 22nd shall be allowing or tolerating a variety of ways in God made man in her maternal womb inter- [email protected] observed as a particular day of penance for which human life is devalued and violated, cede for our nation, for an end to abortion, violations to the dignity of the human per- especially where it is weak or marginalized. and for the protection of every human life! JANUARY 23, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 BEATIFY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF The Vatican spokesman, Jesuit BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Father Federico Lombardi, summed up much of the sentiment in Rome when he said Pope John Paul would be beatified primarily for the spiritual gifts of faith, hope • Sunday, Jan. 23, 3 p.m. — Mass for diocesan participants at and charity that were the source of March for Life, St. Matthew Cathedral, Washington, D.C. his papal activity. • Monday, Jan. 24, — March for Life, Washington, D.C. The world witnessed that spiri- • Wednesday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Our Sunday tuality when the pope prayed, Visitor Institute Board, Detroit, Mich. when he spent time with the sick • Thursday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Board of and suffering, in his visits to the Directors of Catholic Charities, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort impoverished countries of the Wayne world and in his own illness “lived CNS PHOTO/PAOLO COCCO, REUTERS • Friday, Jan. 28, 10:45 a.m. — Mass and pastoral visit at out in faith, before God and all of Pope John Paul II passes through a crowd of scarf-waving pilgrims Bishop Dwenger High School, Fort Wayne us,” Father Lombardi said. gathered for a special ceremony in St. Peter’s Square in this 2000 file • Saturday, Jan. 29, noon — Prayer beginning March for Life Brigida Jones, a 26-year-old photo. Pope Benedict XVI approved a miracle attributed to Pope John at Scottish Rite Auditorium, Fort Wayne Australian Catholic visiting the Paul’s intercession, clearing the way for the late pope’s beatification May • Saturday, Jan. 29, 6 p.m. — 100th Anniversary Mass for St. Vatican from Melbourne, echoed 1, Divine Mercy Sunday. Joseph School at St. Rose of Lima Church, Monroeville the spokesman’s sentiments: “I • Sunday, Jan. 30, 9:15 a.m. — Mass at St. Peter Church, Fort think he did so much while he was beatification by waiving the nor- In November 2008, a team of Wayne alive, and you’d just see him on mal five-year waiting period for theological consultors to the saints television and get this sense of the introduction of his sainthood congregation began studying the peace — obviously he was holy.” cause. That seemed to respond to 2,000-page “positio,” the docu- the Little Sisters of the Catholic Several times during the last Father Lombardi said the the “Santo subito!” (“Sainthood ment that made the case for Pope Motherhood, she was diagnosed two years, rumors have surfaced Vatican was preparing to move now!”) banners that were held John Paul’s beatification. After with Parkinson’s in 2001 at the about delays in Pope John Paul’s Pope John Paul’s body from the aloft at Pope John Paul’s funeral. their favorable judgment, the car- age of 40. In watching Pope John beatification cause. Various rea- crypt of St. Peter’s Basilica to the Even so, Church experts needed dinal and bishop members of the Paul deteriorate from the effects of sons were reported, most having to Chapel of St. Sebastian in the years to review the massive sainthood congregation met in late Parkinson’s disease, she said, “I do with incomplete documenta- basilica’s upper level at the time of amount of evidence regarding the 2009 and voted to advance the saw myself in the years to come.” tion. beatification. The chapel, on the late pope, including thousands of cause. When the pope died in 2005, A year ago, a book revealed right hand side of the Church just pages of writings and speeches. On Dec. 21, 2009, Pope and as Sister Marie-Simon-Pierre’s some of the spiritual and peniten- after Michelangelo’s Pieta, is easi- The process began with the Benedict declared that Pope John condition began to worsen, all the tial practices of Pope John Paul, ly accessible and spacious, an Diocese of Rome, which inter- Paul had lived a life of “heroic members of the Little Sisters of including self-flagellation and important factor given the steady viewed more than 120 people who virtues.” That meant he could be Catholic Motherhood in France spending entire nights on a bare stream of pilgrims who come to knew Pope John Paul and asked beatified once a miracle had been and in Senegal began praying to floor with his arms outstretched. see the pope’s tomb. them about his actions and charac- approved. Pope John Paul to intervene with The book was written by Msgr. Father Lombardi said Pope ter. Studies were conducted on his The reported cure of the French God to heal her. Slawomir Oder, postulator of the John Paul’s casket would not be ministry, the way he handled suf- nun was carefully investigated by By June 2, two months after the late pope’s sainthood cause, and it opened at the time of the reloca- fering and how he faced his death. the Vatican’s medical experts over pope died, she was struggling to prompted some displeasure among tion, and that it would remain In 2007, on the second anniver- the last year after questions were write, to walk and to function nor- Church officials because it was closed after it is placed beneath the sary of the pope’s death, the Rome raised about the original diagnosis. mally. But she said she went to based on supposedly confidential altar of the chapel. To make room, Diocese concluded the initial Vatican sources said that, in the bed that night and woke up very material gathered in the investiga- the Vatican will have to move the inquiry phase. The documents end, the experts were satisfied that early the next morning feeling tion process. tomb of a previously beatified from the investigation were placed it was Parkinson’s, and that there completely different. Pope John Paul’s death and pontiff, Pope Innocent XI, to in four chests, which were latched, was no scientific explanation for “I was sure I was healed,” she funeral brought millions of people another area of the basilica, he tied with a red ribbon, sealed with the cure. said. Not long afterward, she had to Rome, and Vatican officials said said. red wax and delivered to the In 2007, the nun, Sister Marie- recovered enough to return to they would begin working with In 2005, Pope Benedict set Congregation for Saints’ Causes Simon-Pierre, spoke to reporters work in Paris at a maternity hospi- the City of Rome in logistical Pope John Paul on the fast track to for further study. about her experience. A member of tal run by her order. planning for the beatification. Vatican officials, Catholics on the street talk about Pope John Paul
BY CINDY WOODEN I began,” he said. “He led by example, caring for told CNS he was “extremely ure. No one greater exists. He’s The cardinal said the written the poor, the intellectually and pleased” for the pontiff, whom he No. 1,” said Caponi, who work of Pope John Paul is so vast physically disabled, the unborn, frequently described as a “hope- described himself as a nonbeliever. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Vatican and the time before his beatifica- the oppressed. He forgave those filled freedom fighter.” During his Kaitlin Benedict, a 21-year-old officials, Catholic leaders around tion so short that the best “spiritual who did him harm, and he broke 2001-2005 role as ambassador, he Catholic from Eden, N.Y., said she the world and ordinary people on preparation” Catholics could make down barriers. He had great got to know Pope John Paul pon- thought the decision to beatify the streets and in St. Peter’s Square would be to “thank God for Pope respect even for those who differed tiff personally and said he greatly Pope John Paul just over six years were more pleased than surprised John Paul’s example of holiness with him religiously. In short, Pope admired his “adherence to hope, after his death “is a little fast. I was by news that Pope John Paul II will and recommit ourselves to follow John Paul is a model the world faith and prayer, coupled with surprised. Usually these things be beatified May 1. his example.” needs,” he said. courage and clever actions.” take decades and now they’re just Portuguese Cardinal Jose Carl Anderson, supreme knight Anderson said the beatification Jim Young, a Presbyterian from changing up tradition. But if they Saraiva Martins, retired prefect of of the Knights of Columbus, said is not a recognition of the pope’s Ohio, was in St. Peter’s Square feel so strongly ...,” she said, her the Congregation for Saints’ Pope John Paul’s upcoming beati- “successful papacy or a thank-you when the beatification announce- voice trailing off. Causes, said, “finally” more than fication is a “call to each of us to for his good work” but a call for ment was made. He said his only Brigida Jones, a 26-year-old once during a brief conversation emulate his personal holiness.” each person to “imitate the holi- real reaction was that he’d better Australian from Melbourne, said Jan. 14 just minutes after Pope Anderson, who stood in St. ness, the love of God and neighbor make sure he found some Pope Pope John Paul “was probably one Benedict XVI signed a decree rec- Peter’s Square on the day of Pope that this man exhibited throughout John Paul souvenirs because “I’m of our best popes; he was a peo- ognizing the miracle needed to John Paul’s funeral as many shout- his life.” related to a bunch of Polish ple’s pope.” beatify Pope John Paul. ed “Santo subito!” (“Sainthood Jim Nicholson, a former U.S. Catholics who were already con- The young woman said, “I “This is what the whole world now!”), said there were many who ambassador to the Vatican, who vinced he’s a saint.” think he did so much when he was was waiting for,” said Cardinal were ready to have him beatified also attended Pope John Paul’s Giovanni Caponi, one of the alive, and you’d just see him on Saraiva Martins, who was the head that very day. funeral, said the vast crowd that souvenir-sellers who has a stand television and get this sense of of the saints congregation when In an e-mail to Catholic News day was a testament to the pope’s on the boulevard leading to St. peace — obviously he was holy.” Pope John Paul died and when his Service, Anderson called the upcom- exceptional qualities “of leadership Peter’s Square, said the news will sainthood cause was opened. ing beatification a great opportunity and hope.” be good for business. “I can’t help being happy. This for the world to focus on the pope’s In a phone call from his From a sales point of view, Contributing to this story was Carol is the crowning moment of a work message of human dignity. Washington law office, Nicholson “John Paul is our most popular fig- Zimmermann in Washington. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 23, 2011 St. Martin’s Healthcare Clinic serves entire DeKalb County
Tammy Stafford, who has tists, dental assistants and BY BONNIE ELBERSON been the clinic’s director since it hygienists, pharmacists and first opened, remembers then- many clerical and support per- GARRETT — A true gem in pastor of St. Joseph’s, Father sonnel. Stafford puts the value of terms of service to the needy in Tom Lombardi, as the “catalyst” those volunteer hours at all of DeKalb County lies in the in the effort. In January of 2005, $400,000 annually. small northeastern Indiana town Father Tom documented the Stafford is the only full-time of Garrett. St. Martin’s need, then made calls, wrote let- paid employee in addition to Healthcare Clinic, Inc., which ters and garnered support from nine part-time paid employees began opera- local doctors, including clinic coordinator Amy tions in 2005, dentists and Saylor and dental coordinator currently serves pharmacists. Michelle Dapp. the medical and “We’ve come a long way.” The response In 2007 St. Martin’s dental needs of was over- Healthcare became incorporated more than TAMMY STAFFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR whelming. and obtained nonprofit status. It 6,900 unin- “We live in a has a 14-member board of direc- sured persons really good tors whose chairman is Dr. Gary annually. community,” Davis of Emergency Physicians The idea for says Stafford, of Indiana and vice chairman is a clinic had its and Father DeKalb County Judge Kevin inception at St. Joseph Parish in Tom’s efforts were quick to bear Wallace. The current medical Garrett where years earlier, a fruit. The clinic formally opened director is Dr. Bret Kueber. ministry to help those in need its doors on Oct. 10, 2005, under Its mission statement says, through St. Martin’s Soup Dr. Stan Greenberg as medical “In order to fulfill Christ’s com- Kitchen and Clothes Closet director. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ST. MARTIN’S HEALTHCARE CLINIC mand to care for the sick and to began. After several years, as What began modestly as a Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades toured St. Martin’s Healthcare Clinic in Garrett uphold the sanctity of life from those ministries providing food, single medical examining room Jan. 10. He is shown, from left, with board member Dave McClow, physi- conception to natural death, it is gently-used clothing, personal has grown in five years to a cians assistant volunteer Tina Leavell, board president Kevin Wallace and the mission of St. Martin’s hygiene and baby items contin- large medical and dental clinic St. Martin’s executive director Tammy Stafford. Healthcare, Inc. to offer quality ued and grew, it became appar- which also offers patient assis- healthcare to those individuals ent that there was a similar need tance with prescriptions and able to purchase the building be held Saturday, Aug. 6, at the without the means to provide for to provide healthcare for the advocacy services. And in 2008 that houses them on South Garrett Country Club. Last themselves. In this, we strive to uninsured in the county as well. St. Martin’s Health Care was Randolph Street. year’s event raised over $10,000. help maintain the physical, psy- The clinic serves only the And the biggest fundraiser of the chological, emotional and spiri- uninsured, those with no VA, year promises to be the Hog tual health of our community.” medicare or medicaid benefits, Roast and Benefit Auctions to be “We’ve come a long way,” says Stafford, but the need is held Saturday, Sept. 17. says director Stafford. Even if well documented, with clinic The clinic is open 30-35 healthcare reform continues, she visits burgeoning from 2,000 to hours a week with evening hours expects that the need will always nearly 7,000 annually since on Thursdays. It is primarily vol- be there and that the clinic will Pro - life 2006. unteer-based and depends on simply adjust to the need. Funding comes from DeKalb physicians, physician assistants, “Thank God we’re here,” she County Community Foundation, nurses, nurse practitioners, den- declares. United Way of DeKalb County No and PHP Foundation, as well as from individual and business donations, grants, churches, civic compromisecompromise organizations and clinic fundraisers. No A small amount of funding comes from the Annual Bishop’s Appeal and Stafford chuckles as exceptions she recalls her campaign to secure additional diocesan No monies during Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ recent visit. excuses Upcoming clinic fundraising events include the popular Circle of Friends Tea, which is slated for Sunday, Feb. 20. It is a luncheon featuring table host- esses and sponsorships, which From left are Father Derrick Sneyd, board president Kevin Wallace, has become an annual sold-out physician assistant Tina Leavell, Father Andrew Nazareth, volunteer Dr. Knights of Columbus event. The third annual Swingin’ Dan Schmidt, executive director Tammy Stafford, Bishop C. Kevin for St. Martin’s Golf Outing will Rhoades and board member Dave McClow. INSURANCE Making a difference for life. WHOLE LIFE • TERM • RETIREMENT Fort Wayne’s ANNUITIES • LONG TERM CARE • IRA Most Complete
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Gov. shot at a good education either Mitch Daniels told 150 lawmakers, because of a failing school district, Get Connected, Be Engaged, Take Action-Join the a packed House Chamber gallery or just because the school setting is INDIANA and countless others watching out- not the right fit for that child,” said Indiana Catholic Action Network side and electronically that school Tebbe. “Catholic schools will not Go to the Indiana Catholic Conference’s Legislative Action Center choice was a “civil right, the replace public schools, but offer an CATHOLIC at www.indianacc.org human right,” and a matter of “jus- alternative for those who need Click “Legislative Action Center” tice” for parents and children in one.” CONFERENCE In addition to receiving the I-CAN Update, the weekly legislative Indiana, during his seventh state of “School choice is definitely a news update, one can obtain more detailed information regarding the the state address Jan. 14. civil right and it is the right thing BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER bills and detailed information about the legislative process through the With Republican majorities in to do,” said Rep. Bob Behning, R- ICC Legislative Action Center. Under “policy tools” click on “issues the House and Senate, there is little Indianapolis, who chairs the House and legislation” and access the state or federal bills by clicking “cur- stopping state lawmakers from Education Committee and who Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, rent legislation.” Also, access to the archived updates, ICC positions enacting educational opportunities will carry the education reform bill Sen. Education Committee chair, and other background information are available at the ICC website, for children to attend a private in the House. “Over time school said the legislature will work to www.indianacc.org school of their parent’s choice-and choice has become a civil right. expand public school choice by in many cases, it will be a Catholic Unfortunately minority children expanding charter schools, and school. usually are in school corporations granting private school choice pass this year, Sen. Kruse respond- children are waiting. Fellow citi- Daniels credited lawmakers for that are not performing well and through opportunity scholarships ed, “We definitely have our work zens are waiting. History is wait- expanding public school choice they have no options. for students to use at non-govern- cut out for us, but I’m optimistic ing. You’re going to do great options by allowing families to Behning said, “The scholarship ment schools. that it will pass. I think it’s achiev- things. It’s going to be a session to attend the school of their choice plan is based on where the children “The scholarships target stu- able.” remember. I can’t wait.” tuition free within existing school live. The scholarship amount will dents most in need of school These reforms are going to districts and through charter be a 90 percent reimbursement of choice opportunities, and it is a offer Catholic schools a very schools, but said, “One more step the ADM (average daily member- matter of justice,” said Sen. Kruse. increased role and growth in edu- is necessary.” ship) cost based on where they “The more choices we offer par- cation,” said Kruse. “They will be School Choice resources ents the better off society is. There able to help more students than “For families who cannot find live.” www.whynotindiana.com the right traditional public school, Behning gave the example that will also be a new level of compe- ever before.” or the right charter school for their if a student who lived in tition.” In his concluding remarks of www.schoolchoiceindiana.com child, and are not wealthy enough Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) When asked if he thought the his state of the state address, the www.inpea.org to move near one, justice requires wanted to attend a Catholic school private school choice piece would governor told lawmakers, “Our www.edchoice.org that we help,” said Daniels. “We in the archdiocese, the scholarship should let these families apply dol- formula would work like this. The lars that the state spends on their IPS ADM is $8,000, that student child to the non-government would get a 90 percent reimburse- school of their choice.” ment of $7,200 to use toward the They may not be our children. Glenn Tebbe, Indiana Catholic school of their choice. If the Conference (ICC) executive direc- Catholic school is charging $4,200 But we treat them like they are. tor said that the Catholic Church for the year, the state reimburse- has been working toward and ment or scholarship award to the ready for this change for decades. student would be at $4,200. mpassionate care from our family to yours. “We agree with Gov. Daniels,” Behning said, “At this point, said Tebbe. “School choice is a I’m optimistic it will make it matter of justice for all. through the House.” Behning who “Parents, as the primary teach- has been a school choice advocate Making Daily Deliveries ers and caregivers of their children, for years said, “The reality is most The Family Birthplace offers a warm environment with have the fundamental right and families in Indiana will continue to all the amenities you need to make your childbirth responsibility to educate their chil- choose a public school. 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of Queensland state flooding that, Purgatory is a process, by mid-January, had claimed 13 not a place, pope says lives. “We offer prayers for the deceased and their families and at general audience the relief workers and all who are suffering as a result of the floods,” VATICAN CITY (CNS) — EWS RIEFS Brisbane Archbishop John Purgatory is like a purifying fire N B Bathersby said in a Jan. 13 state- burning inside a person, a painful ment. “The priests, religious and experience of regret for one’s sins, faithful in the affected areas Pope Benedict XVI said. “A soul STEEPLE AMID DEBRIS FOLLOWING LANDSLIDE IN BRAZIL would certainly appreciate prayer- stained by sin cannot present itself ful support and whatever assis- to God,” the pope said Jan. 12 at tance can be offered.” The his weekly general audience. The Queensland chapter of the St. pope spoke about purgatory in an Vincent de Paul Society, whose audience talk dedicated to the life staff have abandoned several of its and mystical writings of St. premises because of the floods, set Catherine of Genoa, a 15th-centu- up a flood relief committee in ry married woman who ran response to the plight of more than Genoa’s largest hospital. Married 200,000 people affected in at least at age 16 to an older man with a two dozen towns. Queensland gambling problem, she initially Premier Anna Bligh described the lived a very worldly life, the pope reconstruction task of “postwar said, but after about 10 years, she proportions.” The floods are esti- was struck by the emptiness of her mated to have already caused life, especially in comparison to nearly $5 billion in damages, dev- the greatness of God’s love. She astating much of Australia’s coal, began a “life of purification, beef and agricultural industries which, for a long time, made her Archbishop Bathersby said many experience constant pain for the parishes and schools have opened sins she committed and pushed their doors to assist those affected, her to impose penances and sacri- while the central archdiocesan fices on herself to demonstrate her office has closed due to power love to God,” the pope said. outages. Father John Conway, Although she is the author of a administrator of three parishes in “Treatise on Purgatory,” Pope the affected area, spoke of the Benedict said, “she never received heroism of the people. “This is the specific revelations about purgato- biggest disaster that has ever hap- ry or the souls that are being puri- pened here, but the response from fied there.” CNS PHOTO/BRUNO DOMINGOS, REUTERS people in the area has been just A church steeple is seen amid the debris following a landslide in Teresopolis, Brazil, Jan. 14. phenomenal,” Buffalo, N.Y., priest moves The death toll from torrential rains and massive flooding topped 500 in Brazil’s worst natural step closer to sainthood disaster in four decades. National collection for VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Church in Latin America Buffalo diocesan priest, Msgr. of rescuers trying to help people macy, have juridical guarantees heading north to the United States Nelson H. Baker, has cleared the who were trapped, as bodies and are recognized publicly, he between April and September with set for Jan. 22-23 first major hurdle on the way to swept by in the river. The flooding said. While same-sex unions or an average of at least 50 victims WASHINGTON (CNS) — The being declared a saint. Pope has affected more than 1 million gay marriage is not recognized in being kidnapped each time by year 2010 was extraordinary “in Benedict XVI signed a formal people in the states of Rio de Italy, a number of city and region- groups linked to organized crime. terms of needs but also in terms of decree Jan. 14 recognizing that Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Espirito Santo al governments, including Rome’s Commission ombudsman Raul the response of Catholics all across Msgr. Baker, who died in 1936 at and Minas Gerais. Churches Lazio region, have introduced reg- Placencia told reporters that local the United States” to their fellow the age of 94, heroically lived the opened their doors to shelter peo- istries for same-sex couples that police and officials from the Catholics in Latin America and the Christian virtues and is worthy of ple left homeless by the flooding are largely symbolic and have no National Immigration Institute Caribbean, according to Coadjutor veneration. Msgr. Baker, a Civil and receive the bodies of victims. legal consequences. Pope assisted the “well-organized Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los War-era soldier and grain dealer In the Diocese of Petropolis, Benedict also called on the gov- groups” in some of the abduc- Angeles. The archbishop, chair- who became a Buffalo diocesan where two cities, Teresopolis and ernment officials to help support tions, which usually required man of the U.S. bishops’ priest in 1876, served as pastor of Itaipava, were especially hard hit, married women who wish to pur- migrants to call relatives for ran- Subcommittee for the Church in Our Lady of Victory in Bishop Filippo Santoro expressed sue a career and build a family. soms. “These are not individual Latin America, said the challenges Lackawanna, N.Y., for more than the Church’s “solidarity with the Too often, he said, women “are kidnappings, rather massive facing the Church in Latin 50 years. At Our Lady of Victory, victims, those left without shelter forced to wait” to have children. events, where the criminals cap- America include a shortage of which is now a basilica, Msgr. or protection,” and said he was ture up to 100 or 150 migrants and clergy, strong proselytism by other Baker operated soup kitchens and “making parish buildings avail- later take them to a point where faiths, migration and a lack of a hospital, as well as homes for able to aid the victims.” In Mexico, a debate over they are victims of extortion,” resources and personnel to offer unwed mothers, homeless and just how many migrants Placencia said. The federal gov- adequate religious education. The troubled boys and abandoned ernment immediately objected to annual national Collection for the infants. The pope must still recog- Same-sex unions have been killed the findings. Alejandro Poire, Church in Latin America is slated nize a miracle attributed to Msgr. ‘penalize’ traditional technical secretary of the National for the weekend of Jan. 22-23 this MEXICO CITY (CNS) — The Security Council, said the findings Baker’s intercession before he can director of a migrant shelter in year, with the theme, “Keep be beatified. Another miracle is marriage, pope says failed to square with government Faith.” Donations to the collection northern Mexico has rebuked the statistics. He also questioned the needed for canonization. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Same- federal government for question- will support evangelization in methodology, which he said could some of the poorest parts of the sex unions “penalize” traditional ing the results of a survey by the not be replicated. Poire later clari- couples and distort the true nature National Human Rights church by promoting lay leader- Brazilian bishops launch fied that the federal government ship programs and the education of of the family, Pope Benedict XVI Commission, which reported only questioned the methodology campaign to help flood said. The many crises that families more than 10,000 undocumented seminarians and religious brothers of surveying migrants — not the and sisters who help keep the faith face are “caused by the rapid migrants were kidnapped over a existence of kidnappings. victims social and cultural changes” in six-month period of 2010. “The alive in parts of the world where BRASILIA, Brazil (CNS) — society, the pope said Jan. 14 in a government is completely the majority of Catholics live. In Brazil’s bishops launched a cam- speech to officials from the city wrong,” said Father Pedro Australian bishops seek 2010, the collection was able to paign to aid victims of severe and province of Rome and the Pantoja, director of the Belen distribute $7.5 million to 423 proj- flooding that has left more than Lazio region of Italy. Passing leg- migrant shelter in Saltillo. prayers, help for ects. Of that amount, 23 percent 500 people dead. Record rainfall islation or adopting policies that “They’re debunking the fact kid- Queensland flood victims went to the formation of seminari- in southeastern Brazil caused recognize “forms of unions, which nappings happen, saying that it’s ans and religious, 13 percent for rivers to overflow their banks and distort the essence and purpose of insignificant, that the number is PERTH, Australia (CNS) — the formation of lay pastoral triggered landslides that buried the family end up penalizing those low. There’s an intention of dimin- Australia’s Catholic bishops have agents, 43 percent to support pas- houses. News posted on the web- who, with much effort, commit ishing the facts.” The survey, issued an urgent call for prayers toral activities and nearly 5 percent site of Caritas Brazil, the bishops’ themselves to living a life whose released Jan. 6, reported at least for those who have died and for went to construction of temporary aid and development agency, told bonds are marked by stable inti- 215 mass abductions of migrants material assistance for survivors chapels in Chile after the February 2010 earthquake there. JANUARY 23, 2011 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to all 37th annual Right Catholic families of the diocese at to Life rally and march Christmas. Father Glenn Kohrman, accom- FORT WAYNE — Allen County panied by Bryan and Anne Brown, Right to Life will sponsor the 37th will lead conversations on all of the annual Right to Life rally and AROUND THE DIOCESE chapters of this interesting book. march on Saturday, Jan. 29, at the This study will be accompanied by Scottish Rite Center. The rally will light refreshments in an informal begin at 12 p.m. with keynote setting. It should benefit those seek- speaker Father John Raphael, prin- SAINT JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL REHEARSES FOR MUSICAL ing a better understanding of the cipal of St. Augustine High School Catholic faith and/or those wanting in New Orleans and nationally to ask honest (and even difficult) known speaker, who has dedicated questions about the Catholic faith. himself to bringing more African- The meetings will begin Feb. 4 Americans into the pro-life move- and conclude March 25. All meet- ment. The march through down- ings will take place in the second town Fort Wayne will begin at 1 floor of the ArchAngel Institute at p.m. A “Silent No More” awareness 827 Webster St., adjacent to the event will follow immediately after main branch of the Allen County the march at the Federal Building. Public Library. The Friday night meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and USF to host educators’ conclude at 9 p.m. The public is showcase invited. FORT WAYNE — The School of Indiana Right to Life Professional Studies at the University of Saint Francis will sponsors Pro-life host a Best Practice Showcase for Student Day grades K-12 educators in public, private and charter schools, school INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Right counselors and psychologists and to Life, Right to Life of social workers on Saturday, Feb. 6, Indianapolis and Teens for Life will from 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the sponsor the 2011 Pro-life Student Doermer Health Sciences Building Day at the Indiana Statehouse, and the Pope John Paul II Center. located at the Indiana State The showcase includes a lunch- Conference Center, 402 W. eon at the university’s North Washington St. in Indianapolis on Campus from 12:45-1:30 p.m. for Feb. 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. those who pre-register. The cost is Student Day is an educational expe- $15 preregistration and $20 at the rience for middle and high school door. The preregistration deadline students to observe the legislative was Jan. 14. process and learn from pro-life leg- For Best Practice Showcase KAREN CLIFFORD islators and lobbyists about law- making and key legislation in the registration information visit The Saint Joe Players will perform “Bye Bye Birdie” Thursday, Jan. 20, and Friday, Jan. 21 www.sf.edu/education/Best%20Pra 2011 session of the Indiana General ctice.shtml. at 7 p.m. at the O’Laughlin Auditorium on the Saint Mary’s College campus. The Assembly. To register contact [email protected] or call (317) Saturday, Jan. 22, show will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. 440-6998. Allen County Right to Redeemer Radio Life will provide limited transporta- announces board election tion to Student Day. If interested are pleased with the success of Kevin Vaughn will be accompa- Father Glenn Kohrman are on this contact Dayna Horner at results Redeemer Radio these first five nist for Lancaster and will also be panel, as well as theologian Dr. [email protected]. years. We look forward to expand- featured as a soloist on the organ. John Bequette and nurse and pro- FORT WAYNE ing the footprint of Catholic Radio He currently is director of music life advocate Gloria Carrel. — Elections held throughout our diocese.” Kelly is and organist at St. Vincent de Paul Former Bishop Dwenger Allen County Right at the regular president of Caliente, a manufac- Catholic Church in Elkhart, and teacher/coach and local business- to Life sponsors Pro-life December meet- turer of heating, cooling and con- also serves as dean of the St. man Bob Brown is hosting this ing of the trol systems headquartered in Fort Joseph Valley Chapter of the event for the ArchAngel Institute. Art/Photo competition Redeemer Radio Wayne American Guild of Organists. The event promises to be an inter- Board of FORT WAYNE — Allen County Executive Director Dave esting and robust conversation of Right to Life will sponsor the first Directors result- Stevens commented that Redeemer some of the most controversial top- ed in the re-elec- MIKE KELLY Community discussion annual Pro-life Art/Photo Radio is greatly blessed to have ics of the day. The panel will take Competition at the Pro-life Student tion of Mike such a dedicated, volunteer board on Manhattan questions from those in attendance. Kelly to the posi- Day at the Indiana Statehouse, of directors, all of whom are active Declaration set Jan. 29 This event follows the 37th located at the Indiana State tion of chairman, and committed to helping grow the Annual March for Life, which the election of Conference Center, 402 W. Fort Wayne based lay Catholic FORT WAYNE — The ArchAngel begins with a rally at the Scottish Washington St. in Indianapolis on board members media apostolate. Institute is presenting a community Rite Cathedral at 12 p.m. on the Mike Landrigan Feb. 10. Creative art and photos Redeemer Radio, AM 1450 discussion of the Manhattan same day. reflecting life’s value, celebration and Dr. Matthew WLYV Fort Wayne, is a listener- Declaration in the basement theater Bunson to the and acceptance regardless of age or MIKE LANDRIGAN supported radio station broadcast- of the Allen County Public Library Archangel Institute circumstance will be accepted for positions of vice ing the truth and beauty of the at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29. chairs, and board to hold book study on competition. Entry deadline is Feb. Catholic faith. Information is avail- The Manhattan Declaration is a 4. Cash awards of $100, $50 and member attorney able at their website, call to “Christian Conscience” that Robert Doelling ‘Rediscover Catholicism’ $25 will be given to the top three www.RedeemerRadio.com. was authored by Catholic and entries in each category. securing the role Evangelical scholars. It has been FORT WAYNE — The ArchAngel of secretary. Participants need not be present to Poor Handmaids present signed by tens of thousands in Institute is hosting a book study on win. Entry forms are available at These officers Christian leadership. It is a pledge Friday evenings in February and will also com- Lancaster, Vaughn recital www.ichooselife.org and are limit- to stand firm on the historic March. It is focused upon ed to high school students only. prise the newly Christian teachings regarding the “Rediscover Catholicism: A DONALDSON — Baritone Mail entries to Allen County Right formed DR. MATTHEW sanctity of human life, the defini- Spiritual Guide To Living with Stephen Lancaster and organist to Life office at 3409 Conestoga Executive BUNSON tion of marriage and the free exer- Passion and Purpose,” by Matthew Kevin Vaughn will perform in the Dr., Suite A or bring to the Committee of the cise of the faith. Kelly (available at your local Ancilla Domini Chapel at the Poor Statehouse for Student Day on Feb. Board of Directors, convening as A panel experienced in both Catholic church). Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry 10. Entries will be displayed in needed in between regular monthly Christian activism and the discus- Described as revealing “the Center on Sunday Jan. 23. The free offices of pro-life legislators for one meetings of the full 13-member sion of Christian obedience in the essence of authentic Catholic spiri- concert will begin at 3 p.m. year. board. face of anti-Christian governance tuality while addressing some of the Stephen Lancaster is assistant For information contact the The station marks its fifth full will address the declaration from most important questions we face professional specialist in voice at Allen County Right to Life office at year of broadcasting as of January differing perspectives. Franciscan today as both individuals and as a the University of Notre Dame. (260) 471-1849. 2011. Chairman Kelly states, “We Father David Mary Engo and Church,” this book was a gift from 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 23, 2011 Permanent deacon candidate John Hilger drawn closer to God FORT WAYNE — John and Mary tomers. In 1988, John opened many as 20 students, K-12. Hilger manifest the generosity and Hilger’s Restaurant. In recent Mary, a convert to the faith at hospitality of Jesus, who wel- years, John has closed the farm age 20, (before meeting John) fell A GLIMPSE: comed the stranger, fed the hungry and restaurant business but contin- in love with Catholicism through and loved without condition. They ues to farm and sell specialized its beautiful art and rich religious know no stranger and have the fertilizer and acts as a consultant to symbols. In the ‘90s, her love of THE PERMANENT uncanny ability to immediately other farmers. the faith, especially the sacra- make one feel like one of the fami- John provided fresh produce to ments, was ignited through the DIACONATE ly. the poor and hungry, and has lead music of John Michael Talbot. BY GINNY KOHRMAN Perhaps it is because they know to his association with the Mary is convinced that John’s and cherish the importance of fam- Community Harvest Food Bank ministry as a permanent deacon is ily life. John and Mary, now mar- and a seat on the Board of a natural progression in his spiritu- ried for over 35 years, live on the Associated Churches. al development and an affirmation bishop, priests and others by tak- outskirts of Fort Wayne. God has John’s successes eventually of their combined love of God and ing the Eucharist to the ill or shut- blessed them with six lovely resulted in his being appointed their desire to evangelize. ins. He looks forward to the oppor- daughters, including Jennifer, President of the Indiana Vegetable John feels blessed to be a part tunities to pray with others at Maryann, Sally, Kathleen, Growers Association. In his spare MARY AND JOHN HILGER of the permanent diaconate forma- important times in their lives. He Michelle and Laura. Five of their time, John helps out at the Arcola tion. Recalling the challenges of also wants to more effectively six daughters are married and John Lions Club and the Knights of Art Ministry. the formation process he insists bring others to Christ through his and Mary proudly dote over the Columbus Council 451 in Fort Mary brings listeners of all that it was well worth the work. Christian example and the grace of six beautiful grandchildren God Wayne. Last year he was elected to faiths to Christ through her artwork “The formation has brought me his ordination. He longs for the has added to their family thus far. the Northwest Allen County and the witness of His presence in closer to God through the study of moment when he will be ready to John has cared for his family by School Board. her life. She has drawn and talked theology, Scripture, canon law and assist at the celebration of the Holy working God’s good earth, grow- Mary Hilger, like her husband to audiences throughout this dio- the sacraments,” John remarks. Eucharist. ing fruits and vegetable most of his John, keeps a very active schedule cese and others. Her ministry has “We have been blessed with so Mary and John say that they life. John’s love of farming led to teaching art at Indian Springs taken her to Europe as well as many great and holy instructors. pray for their children at their the construction of Hilger’s Farm Middle School. Using her many Africa. Using the proceeds from her Their direction has strengthened evening meal. Each evening, Market on Highway 30 in the early God-given artistic talents, Mary paintings, Mary has helped build a my spiritual disciplines including regardless of their level of exhaus- 1970s, where he sold produce to also teaches others about Jesus school in Africa. Each summer she prayer, reflection and spiritual tion, they also say the Lord’s many local travelers and cus- Christ through her Spiritual Hands runs a Christian Art Camp for as reading.” Prayer together before going to John hopes that as a permanent bed, asking together, that they lis- deacon, he will be able to serve the ten and follow God’s will. /LH[PUN (PY*VUKP[PVUPUN 0UKVVY(PY8\HSP[` Light of Christ award seeks 7S\TIPUN ([[PJ0UZ\SH[PVU nominations FORT WAYNE — St. Mary’s To make an application: We’ve Been Keeping The Fort Wayne Area Catholic Church, in cooperation 1. Nominations must be made with the Diocese of Fort Wayne- by someone who knows the nomi- South Bend, is now accepting nee well. Comfortable Since 1899. nominations for the 2011 Father 2. Nominees must come from Tom O’Connor Light of Christ a strong faith background and be Award. The award is presented of good character. 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BY ANN CAREY the Biblical Rachel in Jeremiah, from any person who would like abortion multiple times because experiences like sexual abuse, who “refuses to be consoled to receive confidential counseling they don’t feel forgiven. Project drug or alcohol abuse, or child- because her children are no more.” from a specially-trained priest or Rachel is geared toward helping hood trauma will help the person SOUTH BEND — The tragedy of The healing ministry was counselor. The Family Life office the woman come to the point to realize that an abortion experi- abortion has many victims in addi- begun in Milwaukee in 1984 by also is distributing posters and where she can forgive herself and ence may indeed be part of what is tion to the unborn child, for the Vicki Thorn, who was moved by business cards to get the hotline then deal with her loss in a posi- causing their problems. child’s mother, father, grandpar- the experience of a friend who was number “out there.” tive way. Everett said that every person is ents and even siblings often suffer intent on self-destructive behavior Margarita Rodriguez, on the Everett said that the experience different, and the sequence of steps greatly in the aftermath of an abor- because of regret for her abortion. staff of the Family Life office, of grief after an abortion is “often to help the person find spiritual tion. For these people, a special The post-abortion healing ministry takes the calls at the hotline, and invalidated in our culture.” She and emotional healing may vary, ministry called Project Rachel is has been very successful in help- can converse well in Spanish and explained that post-abortion trau- for “God leads the healing available in the Diocese of Fort ing post-abortive women and their English. She has hotline experi- ma can be exhibited in many ways process.” However, the counselors Wayne-South Bend for anyone families and now operates in most ence at the Women’s Care Center, in women and families experienc- and priests are trained to meet the suffering from an abortion. dioceses. and told Today’s Catholic that it’s ing abortion: suicide, depression, person where she is, and lead her For a mother who chose abor- Project Rachel in this diocese is often very hard for post-abortive drug and alcohol abuse, low self- gently through the healing process tion or a father, friend or parent being revitalized, according to women to ask for help. esteem, sleep and eating disorders, she said. who coerced an abortion, Project Lisa Everett, co-director of the “The important thing is to show sexual promiscuity, child abuse, “Forgiving herself is the hard- Rachel can help them find forgive- diocesan Office of Family Life. compassion, show that someone etc. est part” for a woman who has had ness, spiritual and psychological Educational sessions for priests, really cares for them and that they Sometimes the people exhibit- an abortion, Everett said. healing, and peace of heart. Other counselors, campus ministers and are not being judged,” Rodriguez ing these behaviors might not real- For these women or others family members not directly pastoral ministers have taken place said. ize that the abortion might have wounded by abortion, a first but involved in an abortion can be in Fort Wayne and South Bend in In the Jan. 12 training session triggered the problems. She told important step toward finding that helped to deal with their grief and the past three months. Additionally in South Bend, Everett said that the participants at the South Bend forgiveness and healing begins sense of loss. a new hotline — (574) 386-8295 priests have noticed that some session that sometimes just listing with dialing Project Rachel at Project Rachel was named after — has been opened to accept calls women will confess the same abortion among other possible (574) 386-8295. Abortion: We respond How can we respond?
BY MARY GLOWASKI post abortion counseling and the 1. Pray. Ask God for an open heart and confidence and as a most precious gift, Sacrament of Reconciliation makes it too that those in your parish community suf- hold it as you would hold the child that easy to confront the choosing of abortion fering from this pain know how important has been lost. “The Church’s first duty is to approach and simply move on. My experience with they are to you and to your community. 5. Be witnesses and voices of hope. The these people with love and consideration, those who are post abortive and their fami- Pray that you are ready, that your commu- pain of abortion is not a pain that someone with caring and motherly attention, to pro- lies confirm for me that there is no easy nity is ready to receive someone who is must carry for life. As Catholics, we bold- claim the merciful closeness of God in grace for this healing; there is no shortcut seeking forgiveness and redemption from ly proclaim that life is sacred. We must Jesus Christ.” — Pope Benedict XVI to restored relationships and to redemp- an abortion. Pray that you are ready and also boldly proclaim that no sin is beyond In a perfect world, we would not need tion. As communities of faith, God is call- willing to walk with someone as they God’s mercy. to speak about abortion nor its pain and ing each of us as individuals and collec- restore their relationship with God. 6. Pray more. When someone is strug- aftermath. It can be with heavy hearts that tively as parishes to be channels of healing 2. Be aware and sensitive. Abortion is gling or suffering we often say, “All I can we acknowledge that there is no perfection and restoration. often a secret and unspoken shame. do is pray.” We must remember that the in our world and that every day men and From the first word in the Book of Always speak about those who have had most important thing we do is pray. Going women choose abortion — choose to end Genesis to the last in the Book of an abortion in charity and with kindness. before God on someone’s behalf is a most the life of their child. Revelation the Bible is filled with stories The very person you consider a best friend profound act of love. All we do to stem the Abortion can move a heart to unspeak- of God’s relentless pursuit of humankind. or perhaps even a family member, some- tide of abortion is not simply about chang- able shame, isolation and despair. This He is relentless in His pursuit of you and one you know and love may carry this ing an action it is about changing hearts, pain not only impacts those directly of me no matter what our sin and God pain and have never spoken about it. ours included and this happens through involved with the abortion but it impacts calls each of us to be His heart and hands 3. Suspend speculation and judgment. If love and prayer. our parish communities, it impacts the in service of this pursuit. we have not had an abortion we can never Remember that you, and the prayers of entire Church. The loss of these children, In Paul’s Letter to the Romans we read: fully understand what would lead someone love and mercy you offer may be exactly the shame and the separation of their par- “What will separate us from the love of to this choice. If you “hear” that someone what someone needs to heal and return to ents from our Church is a pain we all bear. Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or perse- may have had an abortion, move away from our communities of faith and to God. It can be easy to separate ourselves from cution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril or speculation and gossip. Gossip is never true “In Ramah is heard the sound of moaning, certain sin and to make bold statements that the sword? knowledge; it is poison and will push this Of bitter weeping! this sin is one we would never commit. As As it is written: painful secret deeper into someone’s heart Rachel mourns her children, a pastoral counselor, it has been my experi- “For your sake we are being slain and create greater isolation and shame. She refuses to be consoled ence that very few, if any, of the people I All the day; 4. Embrace. To acknowledge an abortion, Because her children are no more. have companioned in this grief ever thought We are looked upon as sheep to be to grieve the loss of a child as a result of a Thus says Lord: they would have chosen abortion. Panic, slaughtered.” “choice” takes great courage. If someone Cease you cries of mourning, fear, skewed logic, hopelessness and pres- “No in all these things we conquer reveals they have been carrying this pain, Wipe the tears from your eyes. sure from family, partners or friends, led overwhelmingly through him who loved remind them of how deeply they and their The sorrow you have shown shall have them to a devastating decision. These same us. For I am convinced that neither death, child are loved by God, by you, and your its reward….. feelings and fears have led me to some very nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor parish community. Share your conviction There is hope for your future.” bad choices; perhaps have led all of us to present things nor future things, nor pow- that nothing is beyond God’s mercy and — Jer. 31:15-17 some very bad choices. ers, nor height, nor depth, nor any creature forgiveness. Encourage them to take the It has not been uncommon for me to will be able to separate us from the love of next step in their journey to heal. If some- hear comments that the Church, through Mary Glowaski is a counselor at St. John the God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — 8:35-39. one shares this pain with you hold it in Baptist Parish, Fort Wayne. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 23, 2011 Storming heaven for the sanctity of human life
BY LISA EVERETT down the walls of lies and deceit: given a strong sense and clear con- assures us that no suffering, how- prayerfully offer to Him all those the walls which conceal from the victions about the sanctity of ever great, however small, need be annoyances and irritations, those sight of so many of our brothers human life, continue to implore wasted or pointless: If we offer it “slivers” of the cross that we he 40 Days For Life move- and sisters the evil of practices and God and to intercede for all those to Christ he will join it to His own encounter on a daily basis. We can ment has done a wonderful laws which are hostile to life. May who are or have been involved in and make it bear fruit far beyond commit ourselves to small sacri- Tjob focusing the attention of this same power turn their hearts to the taking of innocent human life. what we can imagine. In his letter fices for the rebuilding of the cul- the Christian community on the resolutions and goals inspired by We may never know this side of “Salvifici Doloris,” Pope John ture of life and for the reconciliation indispensable role of prayer and the civilization of life and love.” eternity of the power of our prayers, Paul made this moving point about and healing of all those wounded fasting in fighting against the evil of Perhaps picking up on the Holy but we must trust that, as the angel the power that our suffering has by the culture of death. Some indi- abortion. Over 15 years ago, Pope Father’s cue, in 2001 the U.S. Gabriel assured Our Lady — with when united to the cross of Christ: viduals and families, for example, John Paul II urged us to use these bishops expanded their “Pastoral God, all things are possible. “Faith in sharing in the suffer- try to abstain from meat on Fridays same powerful weapons in his land- Plan for Pro-Life Activities” to “The prayer most pleasing to ing of Christ brings with it the year-round, not just during Lent, as mark encyclical, “Evangelium include not only educational, leg- Me is prayer for the conversion of interior certainty that the suffering a simple sacrifice in gratitude for vitae,” the “Gospel of Life”: islative and pastoral initiatives to sinners,” Christ confided to St. person ‘completes what is lacking Christ’s gift of self to us on the “A great prayer for life is promote the culture of life, but to Faustina Kowalska in her beautiful in Christ’s afflictions’; the certain- cross, and specifically for the inten- urgently needed, a prayer which emphasize, above all, the impor- diary, “Divine Mercy in My Soul.” ty that in the spiritual dimension of tion of ending abortion. will rise up throughout the world. tance of prayer: “Know, My daughter, that this the work of Redemption he is As we lament the 38th anniver- Through special initiatives and in “Prayer is the foundation of all prayer is always heard and serving, like Christ, the salvation sary of the Supreme Court deci- daily prayer, may an impassioned that we do in defense of human answered.” of his brothers and sisters... It is sion Roe v Wade, which legalized plea rise to God, the Creator and life. Our efforts — whether educa- This young Polish nun (1905- suffering, more than anything else, abortion in our nation, let us call to lover of life, from every Christian tional, pastoral or legislative — 1938) whom Pope John Paul II which clears the way for the grace mind the woman in the Gospel, community, from every group and will be less than fully fruitful if we canonized in the year 2000, also which transforms human souls. hidden in the crowd, who had suf- association, from every family and do not change hearts and if we do recorded Christ’s words to her Suffering, more than anything else, fered a hemorrhage for many from the heart of every believer. not ourselves overcome our own about the role of sacrifice and suf- makes present in the history of years. As she reached out in faith Jesus himself has shown us by his spiritual blindness. Only with fering in His continuing work of humanity the powers of the to touch the hem of Christ’s gar- own example that prayer and fast- prayer — prayer that storms the redemption: “There is but one Redemption.” ment and was made well, so let us ing are the first and most effective heavens for justice and mercy, price at which souls are bought, In the fight to restore in our raise to Him, by our sacrifice and weapons against the forces of evil. prayer that cleanses our hearts and and that is suffering united to My nation respect for the sanctity of prayer, an even more fervent plea — cf. Mt 4:1-11. As He taught His our souls — will the culture of suffering on the cross.” human life, our sufferings and sacri- to stop the flow of innocent blood disciples, some demons cannot be death that surrounds us today be This essential but sometimes fices can literally be a lifeline for and heal our nation. driven out except in this way. — replaced with a culture of life.” forgotten truth of our faith — that those who have fallen prey to the cf. Mk 9:29. Let us therefore dis- The Scriptures are filled with the suffering we experience in this culture of death. We can lovingly cover anew the humility and the men and women of faith who life can be joined to the suffering commend to Christ the setbacks Lisa Everett is the co-director, courage to pray and fast so that implored God and interceded for Christ endured, for the sake of the and struggles that come our way, Office of Family Life, Diocese of power from on high will break others. So must we, who have been spiritual welfare of others — unbidden but unavoidable. We can Fort Wayne–South Bend.
Support the Dignity of Human Life Why can’t we love them all? Life is St. Joseph Parish ROANOKE a Miracle St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish NIX SETTLEMENT v St. Charles The future of humanity passes Borromeo Church by way of the family... FORT WAYNE God has entrusted its future to the woman. Pope John Paul II As a people of Saint John the Baptist Parish - Fort Wayne God, may we pray for an end to abortion. Our parish is dedicated to The Mother of Our Saviour “Before I formed you in the womb, The Star of Hope I knew you.” The Comfort of the Afflicted
And the one chosen to guide us through the sorrows of life, including the agony brought about by abortion. OUR LADY OF GOOD HOPE PARISH Queen of Peace, be with us. Fort Wayne Joins with the Church throughout the world in Saint Mary Parish - Huntington praying for the good and life of the unborn. JANUARY 23, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Issues of Catholic identity, abortion and life of mother Catholics who had formally or early to save the child, the uterus my successful. The child can be BY FRED EVERETT immediately cooperated in its per- may still be removed even though seen as an innocent bystander who formance had incurred an automat- the child will die. In this case, the was at the wrong place at the ast month, Bishop Thomas ic excommunication from the death of the child would be an wrong time. Finally, the good Olmsted of Phoenix took Church. indirect effect of the direct action effect of the mother’s life being Lsteps that could only have Unsurprisingly, this case gener- of performing a hysterectomy. saved is proportionate to the death been taken with the greatest reluc- ated national media attention as Bioethicists use the important of her child, especially if both tance — he publicly stripped a well as confusion. It involved a principle of double effect in order would have died otherwise. hospital in his diocese of its mother expecting her fifth child to analyze such an action that has In the Phoenix case, this last Catholic designation, had the who presented herself at the hospi- both good and evil effects. It is, in proportionality part, like in the Blessed Sacrament removed from tal suffering from pulmonary fact, a further development of the cancerous uterus case, is met. its chapel and directed that Mass hypertension. Even though the threefold test for moral action that However, the first two parts should no longer be celebrated pregnancy was not directly related can be found in the Catechism of regarding the intention and the there. These moves came after a to her condition, it was aggravat- CNS PHOTO/ J.D. LONG-GARCIA, CATHOLIC SUN the Catholic Church. In other object are not. While the overall series of revelations regarding St. ing its symptoms to the degree that Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of words, the intention (or end), the intention of saving the mother’s Joseph’s Hospital and the health- her physicians were very con- Phoenix addresses members of object (or means), and the circum- life is good, the live dismember- care system to which it belongs, cerned about the mother’s ability the media and chancery staff dur- stances must all be good for an ment and death of the child is Catholic Healthcare West. to survive. Since she was only 11 ing a Dec. 21 press conference at action to be ethical. Under the directly intended and the good Apparently, both the hospital and weeks into the pregnancy, there the Diocesan Pastoral Center. The principle of double effect, the effect of reducing the symptoms of the system have for years been was no question of an early deliv- intention must be good and the evil the mother’s hypertension is ery. The hospital’s ethics commit- bishop announced that he would effect must not be intended; the accomplished indirectly through involved with the provision of con- be revoking St. Joseph’s Hospital’s traceptives, sterilizations and even tee, which included Sister object of the act must be good and the evil effect. “Catholic” status. abortions through its Mercy Health Margaret, was consulted. Their the good effect must not be While to some this may sound Plan. When Bishop Olmsted recommendation was that the preg- achieved through the evil effect; like ethical hairsplitting or callous- learned of these practices only a nancy should be terminated in directly killed for any reason. In and the circumstances must be ness to the plight of a mother in few weeks before his actions in order to save the life of the mother. other words, even if the direct good in that the good effects are extreme circumstances, such prin- December, they were, according to What this involved was the live killing of one innocent human proportionate to the evil effects. ciples of the natural law are the one of his advisors, the “tipping dismemberment of the child in the being would save the lives of thou- In the case of a pregnant moth- only barriers between a Christian point” in an already strained rela- womb followed by the evacuation sands or even millions of others, er with a cancerous uterus, the culture of life that values the life of tionship. of the remains. one may never do an evil so that a intention is to save her life and the every human being and a utilitari- What began this strained rela- What Bishop Olmsted rightly perceived greater good would death of the child is not directly an culture of death that starts to tionship was an abortion that was pointed out to Sister Margaret and come of it. It is important to note, intended. To help see this, imagine, prioritize and affirm that some permitted to take place at St. the hospital staff was that, despite however, that this applies only to a for example, that if an artificial lives are more worthy of life than Joseph’s Hospital back in their well-intentioned desire to killing that is direct — it may be womb existed and were used to others. This is why Bishop November of 2009, but of which save the life of the mother, this ethical in certain circumstances to continue to nurture the child until Olmsted took his courageous steps Bishop Olmsted only learned in action constituted a direct lethal allow for the indirect killing of an maturity, then it would be clear — this is a Rubicon that the May of last year. At that time, the attack against an innocent child innocent. that the death of the child was not Church may not cross. bishop notified Sister Margaret and is therefore evil. According to The classic medical example of intended. Secondly, the object of the natural law as interpreted by such a circumstance is that of an the act was good in taking out the McBride, the hospital’s vice presi- Fred Everett is the co-director of the the teaching authority of the expectant mother who presents cancerous uterus and the good dent for mission integration who Office of Family Life, Diocese of Church, an innocent human being herself with a cancerous uterus that effect was not achieved through had permitted the abortion to take Fort Wayne-South Bend and the may never be intentionally or must be removed immediately in the evil effect of the death of the place, that she and all other diocesan coordinator, Indiana order to save her life. Again, sup- child. Again, the child’s death does Catholic Conference. posing that the pregnancy is too nothing in making the hysterecto- Respect life for what it is, a gift from The Creator. St. Joseph Parish - Bluffton May the example of the patron of our parish, as a protector of The Holy Infant, and The Holy Family, advance the cause of Pro Life. Saint Pius X Parish • Granger, Indiana 37th Annual March for Life Sponsored by Allen County Right To Life RESPECT LIFE Saturday noon “The gospel of life is at the heart of Jesus’ message...it is to be January 29, 2011 preached with dauntless fidelity; SCOTTISH RITE CENTER as ‘good news’ to the people March through downtown of every age and culture.” Fort Wayne at 1:00 pm Father John Raphael -Pope John Paul II Keynote Speaker: Father Raphael is Principal of St. Augustine High School in New Orleans and a nationally St. Patrick Church Father John Raphael known Pro-Life leader and speaker. A “Silent No More” awareness event will follow ARCOLA immediately after the march at the Federal Building. 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 23, 2011 BISHOP RHOADES VISITS SAI Urges Young Catholic
BY KAREN
SOUTH BEND — On the first year anniversary of his installation as Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades urged students at Saint Joseph’s High School dur- ing an all-school Mass and visit to be courageous in their Catholic faith. “I need you to stand up for your faith, defend your faith, and to live your faith,” Bishop Rhoades extolled. During his Jan. 13 visit, Bishop Rhoades saw the fruits of the school’s Catholic identity in serv- ice endeavors, academic achievements, extensive Saint Joseph’s courses of study and extracurricular activities while speaking with students, faculty and parents. Bishop Rhoades explained to those in atten- 1441 North M dance at Mass that he chose the feast day of St. South Bend Hilary to be his installation date as bishop last year. St. Hilary is one of the 33 doctors of the Principal: Su Church and is also one of the Fathers of the 39 S Church. Hilary was raised by pagan parents and as a young man was searching for meaning and truth 72 Fa in his life. Enrollment, gra Five years after converting to Christianity, Hilary became a bishop. It was during the 4th cen- Telephone: (5 Senior Abby Morin works on a tury that the Arian heresy, which denied the divini- Web address: www ceramic sculpture that when ty of Jesus Christ, divided Catholic bishops. Hilary met with other bishops and helped establish the completed will look like a basket. Nicene Creed, which is the profession of faith that is still used today. He was exiled by Emperor dent Claire Kucela asked Constantius II for nearly four years because of his explain why there was a n belief in the divinity of Christ, but eventually was of the Mass. The bishop re allowed to return to his home and continue his Paul II noticed that variou ministry. Mass did not have the equ “One thing I really liked about him was his the original Latin. “For ex courage. I think bishops really need courage in the says, ‘The Lord be with y world today. He proclaimed the truth with love,” with you.’ In other countri Bishop Rhoades emphasized. response is ‘And with thy “My motto as bishop comes from the Letter of start using that as well,” B Paul to the Ephesians where he says, ‘Let us pro- explained. claim truth in charity.’ The core of our Catholic Bishop Rhoades challe faith is about a person and that person is Jesus apologetics class to defend Christ,” Bishop Rhoades continued. dents are asked questions At the conclusion of Mass, Bishop Rhoades student told the bishop she received a spiritual bouquet card reflecting prayers her non-Catholic friends w for him by students. In addition, he received a priest to confess sins. Bish handmade ceramic cross made by art teacher Paul that the best way to respon Kuharic. quote Scripture, and in thi While visiting Andy Oross’ theology class, stu- 20:19-23 on the forgivene
Saint Joseph’s High School Principal Susan Richter presents the monthly Saint Joseph’s High School Community award to seniors Maria Murphy and Nicholas Matthews. Students from the music department sing and pro- vide instrumentation during the all-school Mass. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades JANUARY 23, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 INT JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL cs to Live Their Faith
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As the bishop toured the school, it was apparent that service, extracurricular and academic achieve- ments were all a part of the high school’s overall success. Two areas that showcase the school’s focus on outreach include student service hours and an after school prayer blanket ministry. According to Campus Ministry coordinator Tami Goy, over 16,600 service hours were given by students during the 2009-2010 school year. There are over 12,000 service hours for the 2010- 2011 school year thus far. ’s High School Theology teacher Jeanette Mckew, who leads the after school prayer blanket ministry, explained that the purpose of the group is to offer our prayers Michigan St. and comfort to those people who are seriously ill, , Ind 46617 or facing a tragedy in their life. “It is a means for us to let them know we are praying for them. We usan Richter give them the prayer blanket that students make Staff and the members promise to pray for them daily.” She added that a prayer card is inserted inside aculty of every blanket and that each tied blanket is des 9-12 — 807 blessed by a priest. Achievement in sports activities were on dis- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades speaks to Saint Joseph’s High School students about St. Hilary during his homily at 574) 233-6137 play for this year’s tennis, soccer, football and the all-school Mass. w.saintjoehigh.com cross country teams. The girls’ tennis team won the state championship, the girls’ soccer team was also state champions and was ranked seventh in the nation, the football team was runner-up in the Bishop Rhoades to state championship and the boys’ cross country need for a new translation team placed eighth at state competition. esponded that Pope John Academic competition was spotlighted by the us phrases in the English school’s Quiz Bowl team’s league championship, uivalent translation from and the Fed Challenge Bowl’s national champi- xample when the priest onship last May in Washington D.C. you,’ we answer and ‘also For Saint Joseph’s High School principal Susan ies around the world the Richter, the combination of academic excellence, Spirit.’ We are going to Catholic identity and civic education, is best exem- Bishop Rhoades plified in the school’s national selection as a top 50 Catholic School for the past four consecutive enged Josh Swaim’s years. The school is only one of two schools rec- d their faith when stu- ognized in Indiana this year and the only one from about Catholicism. One the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. e is frequently asked by For Bishop Rhoades, the visit capped an why she needed to go to a extraordinary year as bishop of the Diocese of Fort hop Rhoades answered Wayne-South Bend. As he thanked everyone at the nd to questions is to Mass who prepared for his visit he asked the stu- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades holds up a ceramic cross is case quoting John dents for one more request. “Please continue to ess of sins. pray for me and I will continue to pray for you.” made by Saint Joseph’s High School art teacher Paul Kuharic that was given as a gift to the bishop during the all-school Mass.
PHOTOS BY KAREN CLIFFORD Rachel Staley delivers the first reading at the all- school Mass.
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades discusses Pope Benedict XVI’s book “Jesus of Nazareth” while visiting students in has lunch with student leaders and faculty from Saint Joseph’s High School. Andy Oross’ theology class. 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 23, 2011 Since 1973, over 50 million babies have died by abortion. Knights rally for life and Hannah’s It’s time to stop the violence! Pray to end abortion... House at pro-life march and begin emotional
and spiritual healing BY TOM UEBBING St. Mary of the Assumption DECATUR SOUTH BEND — Pregnant with twins, she pushed her walker and St. Joseph School along as she toured Hannah’s House home for unwed mothers. Karen DeLucenay, the home’s directress, could not help but wonder why such a young person needed a walker. Later DeLucenay learned that Today’s Holy Innocents the pregnant woman had been They’ll never feel the summer rain living in an abusive situation. Nor hear the river’s roar. Right after she left the house in the middle of the night to make a Their birthday cakes will go unbaked getaway, the twins’ father caught And their snowmen will be unbuilt. up with her two blocks away and They will never sit on a grandparent’s lap ran her over with his truck. When Or on a pony’s back. a spot opens up she will be mov- They will never hear, or sing, or write a song. ing into Hannah’s House. PHOTOS BY TOM UEBBING Nor will their hands ever heal a wound. Another woman had her two Color Corps Commander Mick Lindsell; Ray Sommer, carrying the papal Although they’ll never taste a lover’s kiss, front teeth knocked out by her flag; Rick Alexander, carrying the American flag; and Stephen Elek, Jr. boyfriend. Because of her appear- They will know what it is to be missed. ance, for three years no one lead the 90 participants to St. Joseph Church, South Bend, for a prayer For them, the last has come first... would hire her. Hannah’s House service. For they have been denied the gift of life. got her two replacement teeth this Mark Weber Christmas. Saint Francis Xavier • Pierceton DeLucenay described many of the girls as “couch surfers” mean- ing they are homeless and move from place to place spending two or three nights. Then their wel- come is up and they have to move on to whatever else they can find, not knowing where they will sleep or find their next meal. When they find themselves preg- nant their already fragile world is O Immaculate Mary, shattered. DeLucenay was the main speaker at the Knights of so accepting of the birth Columbus annual Right to Life March and program held in South of Jesus and God’s will, Bend Jan. 16. Ashley, a current resident, said Hannah’s House “is pray for us. May we very life supporting.” A week Ashley, a Hannah’s House resident, Karen DeLucenay directs Hannah’s overdue, she had to cut her shar- shares her experience. House. be always open to ing short as she started to go into labor. Hannah’s House provides a Hannah’s House can accom- which emphasizes that nothing God’s generous gift warm, loving, stable, orderly, modate seven women at a time can separate us from the love of Christian home where the young for a total of 28 a year. There is a God. In his talk Father Riley of human life. moms can be safe during their waiting list, and, tragically, the picked up on that theme and also pregnancy and can remain up to hardest part of DeLucenay’s job reminded the congregation that two months after the birth of their is turning down pregnant girls the Chosen People waited cen- child. “We demonstrate God’s seeking shelter there. In fact, just turies for Christ and so we should love to these women each and this week she had to turn down not be discouraged by the pro- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception every day,” DeLucenay said. four girls. tracted struggle that the Right to Many of the young women Hannah’s House has cherished Life movement has been. In the FORT WAYNE come from chaotic, dysfunctional a dream for five years now to end, he assured, respect for nas- homes without love, affection or open a second home, but the cent human life will be restored. attention. At Hannah’s House finances have not permitted it. The Knights also announced they receive counseling to work But they keep dreaming and another initiative — to purchase out the issues they are struggling praying. an ultrasound machine for the with. A volunteer house parent is The Knights are hosting a Women’s Care Center. To donate always there to help and encour- spaghetti dinner to benefit contact Dick Dornbos at (574) efore I formed you age them. The girls receive the Hannah’s House on Saturday, 271-7853. prenatal care they need and are Feb. 26, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Additionally, St. Joseph in the womb I knew you, taught how to be a good mother. the Knights’ hall at Washington County Right to Life will be And they are eager to learn and Hill streets in South Bend. holding a prayer walk around the and before you were born and take responsibility. They For more information on Federal Courthouse, Main and work on completing their high Hannah’s House, see www.mater- Jefferson streets, South Bend I consecrated you; I have appointed school education if needed and nityhomewithaheart.org. or call from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, finding a job to support them- (574) 254-5309 for a tour, to Jan. 21. The South Bend area you a prophet to the nations. selves and their child. Every resi- donate or volunteer. diocesan Right to Life Mass will Jeremiah 1:5 dent has chores to do and there The Knights’ event started off be Sunday, Jan. 23, at 5:30 p.m. are rules and expectations includ- with a march from the council at St. Matthew Cathedral fol- ing attending the church of their hall to nearby St. Joseph Church lowed by Eucharistic Adoration St. Peter Parish - St. Mary Parish choice on Sunday. After the new where a prayer service was led by till 7:30 p.m. Fort Wayne mother leaves Hannah’s House Holy Cross Father John Patrick there is follow up support and Riley. Event chairman Bill get-togethers. Schmitt read from Romans 8, JANUARY 23, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 15 Group helps parents with difficult prenatal diagnoses
BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC
GRANGER — The following is an interview with Mary and John O’Callaghan, parishioners of St. Pius X Parish, regarding a new group called InForming Life that they helped to start in the South Bend area.
Today’s Catholic: How did Informing Life get started? O’Callaghans: The initiative to start InForming Life came from both Kathy Ratkiewicz, mother of a 12-year-old son with Down syndrome, and president of our local Down syndrome support group, and Dr. Bob White, a neonatologist at Memorial Hospital. For a number of years both have been troubled by the high abortion rate for babies who PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JOHN AND MARY O’CALLAGHAN are diagnosed prenatally with John and Mary O’Callaghan’s sons, Danny and Tom, are shown in this Down syndrome, and wanted to photo. John O’Callaghan is a professor of philosophy at Notre Dame and begin efforts on a local level to Mary is a stay-at-home mom with a doctorate in psychology. They have give more information to both five children; two in high school and two are home-schooled. Tommy doctors and parents to make the goes to preschool twice a week. experience of receiving a diagno- sis less troubled and filled with fear. Although the initial focus of these efforts was Down syn- drome, our interest quickly expanded to include other prena- tal diagnoses such as spina bifida, trisomy-13 and trisomy-18 (genetic abnormalities). John and Mary O’Callaghan’s son Tom celebrates his third birthday.
Today’s Catholic: What is the mission of InForming Life? Center for Ethics and Culture at O’Callaghans: First, adoption is Notre Dame to develop educa- O’Callaghans: The mission of a very loving option for a child InForming Life is to assure that tional initiatives. In the near with special needs; in fact, there parents of an unborn child with a future we hope to be providing are waiting lists of families who physical or genetic abnormality parents with practical and emo- wish to adopt children with spe- receive complete and balanced tional support during difficult cial needs. information and support to assist pregnancies. The second thing is that if you them throughout the course of the or someone you know is pregnant pregnancy. To do this, we aim to Today’s Catholic: How did you with a child with a poor prenatal raise awareness generally about get involved? diagnosis, counselors at the Respect for life prenatally diagnosed conditions O’Callaghans: We got involved Women’s Care Center are avail- in our community, educate doc- shortly after our fifth child was able to listen to your concerns tors in how to better deliver a born. Our son Tommy was born and give you the resources you requires that science and technology diagnosis, and provide direct sup- with Down syndrome three years need to help you carry your child port to parents who are carrying a ago. For us the hardest part of to term. Their toll free help line child with physical or cognitive having a child with Down syn- number is (877) 908-2341. should always be at the service of disabilities. We believe that every drome was our growing aware- child is valuable and worthy of ness that society places so little our efforts. value on the lives of children like man and his integral development. our son. Studies suggest that in 90 percent of the cases where Today’s Catholic: What successes have you had? Down syndrome is diagnosed Society as a whole must respect, prenatally, the child is aborted. A website for those interested in put- O’Callaghans: Our group just ting their baby with Down syn- received its incorporation papers, When Kathy approached us to drome up for adoption is: and has applied for nonprofit sta- see if we would lead the local ini- defend and promote the dignity www.dsagc.com/programs_adop- tus, so it is fairly new. Our suc- tiative we were happy to say yes. tion.asp. Another website which cess so far lies in creating a helps place other special needs- group of parents and profession- Today’s Catholic: Do you have of every human person, at children for adoption is: als who are committed to helping any additional comments for our www.chask.org. parents care for the child they are readers? carrying, no matter what the diag- every moment and in every nosis. We are also excited that we have created a partnership with the Women’s Care Center. We condition of that person’s life. have been working with them to ithout life, JOHN PAUL II, Evangelium Vitae provide training in counseling for prenatal diagnoses, so that we other civil rights may refer women to them for Basilica of the Sacred Heart support during a difficult preg- are meaningless. nancy. Nearly all of the coun- NOTRE DAME selors have received the training, and they also have one counselor Most Precious Blood Parish who will specialize in this area. Fort Wayne We are also partnering with the 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 23, 2011
“THE CONFLICT Events in Washington, around US to is between a culture that affirms, cherishes, and celebrates the gift of life, and mark 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade a culture that seeks to declare entire groups of human beings - the unborn, the terminally ill, WASHINGTON (CNS) — Tens of pro-life organizations. will be followed by a 7:30 a.m. the handicapped, and others considered ‘unuseful’ thousands of pro-lifers from all Among the Roe anniversary closing Mass. over the United States are expect- events planned in Washington will For the 15th year the to be outside the boundaries of legal protection” ed to travel to the nation’s capital be an afternoon Pro-Life Archdiocese of Washington will -Pope John Paul II for events marking the Jan. 22 Leadership Mass Jan. 23 in the St. sponsor its annual pro-life youth St. Louis Besancon • St. Rose Monroeville anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Vincent de Paul Chapel on the Mass and rally the morning of Jan. Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade deci- campus of The Catholic University 24. According to the archdiocese, sion legalizing abortion. of America. The main celebrant the success of last year’s event, The same day the high court and homilist will be Cardinal attended by more than 17,000 ruled on the Roe case, it also hand- Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston- young people, has prompted the May ed down the companion decision Houston, chairman of the bishops’ archdiocese to hold a Mass and Doe v. Bolton. Together, Roe and Committee on Pro-Life Activities. rally in two venues this year to Saint Aloysius Doe defined abortion as a constitu- The Mass “will enable Catholic accommodate the crowd. One loca- PATRON OF CATHOLIC YOUTH tional right and overturned most leaders who work to advance the tion will be the Verizon Center, state laws banning the procedure. culture of life to join in prayer for Washington’s largest sports arena. Intercede for Pro Life advocates and This year’s March for Life in an end to the evil of abortion and After the March for Life, sever- bring about increased understanding Washington will be Jan. 24. The other attacks against human life,” al pro-life organizations will hold and respect for human life in all stages. theme is: “Thou shalt protect the said Tom Grenchik, executive the National Pro-Life Youth Rally St. Aloysius Parish equal right to life of each innocent director of the U.S. bishops’ pro- near the Supreme Court. The Yoder born and pre-born human in exis- life secretariat. event’s founding sponsors are tence at fertilization — no excep- “In joining together for this Students for Life of America, tion, no compromise.” eucharistic celebration, we will Rock for Life, 40 Days for Life The event falls on the Monday witness to our unwavering com- and Human Life Alliance. Other after the official Roe anniversary mitment to the inherent dignity of sponsors include Family Research to allow participants to visit their all human life,” Grenchik added in Council, Pro-Life Action League, representatives on Capitol Hill a Jan. 4 letter inviting pro-life Human Life International and the In the name of God, in whose after a noon rally on the National leaders around the country to Susan B. Anthony List. image everyone is made, may Mall and a march along attend the Mass. Other Washington events related we love, cherish, and protect Constitution Avenue to the The National Prayer Vigil for to the Roe anniversary include the human life from conception Supreme Court. On the eve of the Life will be held at the Basilica of Cardinal O’Connor Conference on to the hour of natural death! main event, March for Life organ- the National Shrine of the Life at Jesuit-run Georgetown “Holy Mary, mother of the izers plan to hold a mini-rally in Immaculate Conception Jan. 23- University for college and high author of life, pray for us. Lafayette Park across from the 24. It opens with a 6:30 p.m. Mass school students; the American Life White House. in the shrine’s upper church; League’s Personhood Conference; a Amen” Across the country, for the sev- Cardinal DiNardo will be the cele- Rock for Life concert; a witness enth year in a row, the West Coast brant and homilist. There will be event sponsored by the Silent No v Walk for Life will draw pro-life time set aside for confession. More Awareness Campaign; and a supporters to San Francisco Jan. 22. A rosary for life will be held in Mass sponsored by the Ignatian St. Michael Parish Thousands more people around the the shrine’s Crypt Church, as will Pro-Life Network, a union of pro- PLYMOUTH country will attend local events “Holy Hours for Life.” On Jan. 24, life groups from Jesuit high schools, sponsored by their dioceses and morning prayer and Benediction colleges universities and parishes.
“Human life is sacred and inviolable at every moment of existence, including t is therefore a service of love which we the initial phase which precedes birth. All human beings, from their are committed to ensure to our neighbor, mothers’ womb, belong to God who searches them and knows them, who that his or her life may be always defended forms them and knits them together with His own hands, who gazes on them and promoted, especially when it is weak when they are tiny shapeless embryos and already sees in them the adults or threatened. JOHN PAUL II, Evangelium Vitae of tomorrow whose days are numbered and whose vocation is even now written in the ‘book of life.’” Evangeliam Vitae St. Jude Parish Fort Wayne St. Joseph Parish - Mishawaka
The ArchAngel Institute - 827 Webster Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802 - 260-423.1771 800.399.4620 [email protected] www.archangelinstitute.org Acknowledge Please join us at 3:00 pm in the Allen County Public Library’s basement theater on the Saturday of the March for Life (Jan 29) for a very special community discussion on the God’s Sovereignty Manhattan Declaration, “a call of Christian Conscience”. See www.manhattandeclaration.org Panelists include Father David Mary Over All Life-- (Franciscan Brother Minor) Dr. John Bequette (University of St. Francis) and local author Father Glenn Kohrman. Respect and This event will discuss Christian obedience and even “You formed my civil disobedience in the face of anti-Christian governance. Defend Life! The panel will take questions from the audience. inmost being; you knit me in my m Join us in February - March for a weekly discussion of mother’s womb.” Matthew Kelly’s Rediscovering Catholicism with Father Kohrman and Psalm 119:13 Bryan Brown. These conversations (with light refreshments) will SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES CHURCH benefit those seeking a better understanding of the Catholic faith St. John the Baptist and/or wanting to ask honest (and even difficult) questions about the New Haven, In SYRACUSE, INDIANA Catholic faith. All are invited to attend. Time: Friday nights in February and March at 7-9 pm. Place: The upstairs of 827 Webster (adjacent to the ACPL) JANUARY 23, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17
Abortion We have liberty, but liberty only makes us free when we obey cannot be a human right the great laws of the universe. To be really free, to be civilized, ...it is the very opposite. we must not only exercise our right to choose, but we must -Cardinal Franz König choose only that which is the right choice, and the right choice is always the choice of life. St. Joseph County Right to Life, Inc. 320 North Lafayette Blvd., South Bend St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish 232-5433 [email protected] New Carlisle
he nearer a soul is truly united to God, the more its sensibilities are CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY South Bend increased to every being of His Creation; much more
s believers, to those whom it is bound to how can we fail to love by the tenderest and most see that abortion, endearing ties. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton euthanasia, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church assisted suicide are a terrible Fort Wayne rejection of God’s gift of life and love? And as believers, Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before how can we fail to feel the duty you were born I set you apart. -Jeremiah 1:5 to surround the sick and those in distress with the warmth of our affection and the support that will help them always to . embrace life Pope John Paul II Homily at Trans-World Dome St. Louis, January 27, 1999 St. John the Evangelist Parish - Goshen Rev. Christopher Smith, Pastor St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish - Bristol Rev. Robert Van Kempen, Pastor St. Thomas the Apostle Parish - Elkhart Rev. William Sullivan, Pastor 226 NORTH HILL STREET St. Vincent de Paul Parish - Elkhart SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46117 Rev. Glenn Kohrman, Pastor WWW.STJOEPARISH.COM 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 23, 2011
GUEST COMMENTARY FROM RICHARD M. DOERFLINGER Too many of whom? egislative efforts to prevent harmful climate change by COMMENTARY Lreducing carbon emissions have encountered serious obsta- cles. Major environmental legislation was never approved by the Congress that just ended; many expect the new Congress to be TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. less interested in the issue. So people devoted to protecting the Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, environment are exploring new ways to shape and communicate IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] their message. But at least one “new” proposal is not new at all, and is a really bad idea to boot. for the year 2010. Mother of the Church, the Holy The idea appeared on Nov. 15 in the online environmentalist Gratitude for Peter’s His Holiness is deeply grateful Father cordially imparts his magazine Grist. Editor Lisa Hymas’s fresh new idea for pro- for this gift, which reflects your Apostolic Blessing. Pence collection people’s devotion to the See of With personal good wishes, I tecting the environment is “Fight for Free Birth Control.” Or as At the Holy Father’s direction, I Peter. He is most appreciative of the remain she puts it: “For the moment, forget about carbon caps and start am writing to acknowledge the sum effort and sacrifice which this col- Yours sincerely in Christ, thinking about cervical caps — and the Pill, IUDs and Depo- of $47,973.03 which you kindly for- lection involved. Tarcisio Cardinal Bertone Provera.” It’s a “no-brainer,” she says, that this will produce warded to the Apostolic Nunciature Commending you and the clergy, Secretary of State as the Peter’s Pence offering of the religious and laity of the diocese to Vatican City fewer unintended pregnancies, hence fewer births (and abor- the loving protection of Mary, tions), hence “fewer greenhouse gases.” She endorses Planned Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Parenthood’s campaign to have the federal government mandate contraceptive coverage in all health plans. “No-brainer” is not a bad label for a proposal that ignores so Clear ethical thinking and the many facts. Set aside the obvious fact that forcing everyone, including religious employers with moral objections, to pay for birth control coverage is not in any sense “free.” The idea that ‘tyranny of relativism’ simply expanding access to contraceptives would greatly reduce unintended pregnancies, abortions and births was disproved by once asked a young physician think abortion is wrong, then whether he had received any don’t have one!” The message experience years ago. That’s why groups like Planned Itraining in medical ethics behind the soundbite is that MAKING Parenthood have grasped at “back-up” solutions to contracep- during medical school. I won- abortion can be fine for me even tive failure (so-called “emergency contraception” as well as dered whether he had been if it is a problem for you; it can SENSE OF abortion), and become comfortable with various forms of coer- taught how to handle some of be right for me and wrong for cion to get smaller families. the complex moral questions that you; and we can all just get can arise when practicing along. This type of ethical BIOETHICS Sure enough, at recent U.N.-sponsored talks on climate medicine. It turned out that he schizophrenia is obviously inad- change in Mexico, the People’s Republic of China said it had taken only one ethics class equate, however. Imagine some- FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK should get credit from environmentalists for its brutal one- during his four years of medical one saying, “If you think slavery child-per-family policy (even though the country’s carbon emis- school, and it was a rather loose- is wrong, then don’t own a sions have increased in recent years). Television mogul Ted knit affair. For the first part of slave!” Real human goods are at ment. Turner now urges that China’s approach become a global each class, he told me, students stake when we make moral judg- Their favorite “causes” end were presented with medical ments and ethical decisions — in paradigm for saving the planet. And Population Action up being exempted from the cases that raised ethical ques- slavery, a human life is claim that all morality is rela- International last year praised U.S. environmental groups for tions. For the second part, they oppressed; in abortion a human tive. Indeed, they really are not signing onto a “Green Budget” urging a massive increase in were asked to discuss and share life is ended. relativists at all, but absolutists: population control funding — no doubt hoping such groups will their feelings about what the eth- Not only do such ethical (or they will insist it is absolutely do the same this year. ical thing to do in each case unethical) decisions affect others right to protect animals from might be. This course was large- profoundly (black men and This makes no sense even as politics. The new Congress may cruelty, it is absolutely right to ly an airing of different opin- women; unborn boys and girls) protect the environment, etc. be skeptical about climate change — but it will be openly hos- ions, with students never receiv- but they also affect us inwardly, Their absolutism can end up tile to pro-abortion population control groups. Hitching onto ing any definitive ethical guid- making us into those who being as firm and unbending as these groups’ bandwagon is a sure road to irrelevancy. On a ance or principles. oppress, or those who kill. In the absolutism of those they dis- larger scale, the task of developed nations is to help poorer His experience reminded me other words, human choices agree with, such as those who how ready we are today to dis- have consequences that affect nations industrialize without repeating our own environmental defend the rights of the unborn cuss ethical problems, but how the world. But they also cause or the rights of the elderly and mistakes — and efforts to win these nations’ trust will only be quickly we shy away from talk- effects in the depths of the infirm. undermined by the message, “by the way, there are too many of ing about ethical truths. We raise human soul, in the inner sanctu- At the end of the day, we all you.” These nations’ leaders are not so gullible as to take such ethical questions but avoid ethi- ary of our own person. One inwardly recognize the impor- messages at face value, when delivered by Humvee-driving, cal answers. We encourage the early saint said that we parent tance of moral absolutes: some discussion of options and opin- ourselves through our actions. kinds of human choices really private-jet-owning billionaires from nations whose per capita ions, but leave students in the When we freely decide to do an carbon emissions are 20 times higher than their own. are wrong, and ethics cannot lerch to “make up their own action, we “create” ourselves, simply mean what I want it to “On this earth there is room for everyone,” Pope Benedict minds” about what might or and show the direction in which mean. Each of us must resist the told us in his encyclical, “Caritas in Veritate.” “At the same might not be ethical. our heart is willing to go. In this temptation to yield to the tyran- time we must recognize our grave duty to hand the earth on to This relativism corrodes clear world of good and evil, nothing ny of relativism, a tyranny future generations in such a condition that they too can worthily ethical thinking. Making up our is more important for the good which encourages us to pursue own morality as we go along has of all than the excellence of the inhabit it and continue to cultivate it.” In this post-Christmas moral judgments that are conve- a certain appeal, of course, actions that manifest the ethical nient, instead of moral judg- season we may also recall that in Dickens’ “A Christmas because it allows us to circum- core of our lives. ments that are true. Carol,” the Ghost of Christmas Present had harsh words for navigate some of the hard ethical That core cannot be rooted in those who fret about the “surplus population” of other people. answers that might require us to the shifting and uncertain sands Too many Westerners still see people in other nations as prob- change our own behavior or out- of moral relativism; we require look. As one bioethicist put it a the immovable guideposts of lems, not as valued partners in making our world a safe and few years ago: “People want to moral absolutes. No one lives healthy place for generations yet unborn. know what it would be wise and without absolutes of some kind Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. right to do; but they don’t want to guide their decision making. earned his doctorate in neuro- to grasp a truth so lucid that they Even those who promote rela- science from Yale and did post- might feel actually required to tivism and “freedom of choice” doctoral work at Harvard. He is walk in its light.” regarding abortion will often a priest of the diocese of Fall This “tyranny of relativism” react with great moral indigna- River, Mass., and serves as the influences many contemporary tion if someone suggests there Director of Education at The Richard Doerflinger is associate director of the Secretariat of Pro-Life ethical debates. Those who should be freedom of choice National Catholic Bioethics Activities, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. For more on the U.S. advocate for abortion, for exam- when it comes to torturing pup- Center in Philadelphia. See bishops’ pro-life activities see www.usccb.org/prolife. ple, will often declare: “If you pies or damaging the environ- www.ncbcenter.org JANUARY 23, 2011 COMMENTARY 19 A picture is worth a thousand words The new translation
t a recent widow’s support death that either is an acceptable group I had asked each response to a past that I cherish of the Holy Mass: Amember to bring a photo still. HOPE The Creed, Part I of her husband to share with the Photos, and yes even mean- group. As the widows passed ingful music, touching movies IN THE ur look at the new transla- their treasured pictures around and traditional family events, tion of the Order of Mass their circle of allies, loving have the power to elicit fond and MOURNING Ocontinues with the Nicene THE descriptions of the character sometimes bittersweet memories Creed, which is a profession, or these beloved men embodied that when acknowledged help us KAY COZAD “symbol,” of the truths of the were told and retold. move toward healing. They are a Christian faith. This Creed was NEW As the exercise progressed link that connects us to our past originally adopted at the Council of many of their faces flushed with and may offer us a tangible form tography. Reliving with pictures Nicaea in A.D. 325 and then updat- MISSAL the joy of a blessed memory of of comfort during our times of the tender moments of life before ed at the Council of Constantinople what once was the substance of deepest grief. the death of their loved one in A.D. 381, during times in which BY BRIAN MACMICHAEL life. Those photos were the incar- With healing comes new life brings so much sorrow and regret clarifying right doctrine was espe- nation of past triumphs and con- where the memory of our loved that they turn from the challenge. cially important for the Church. It quered challenges shared within one finds is rightful place. And as For some the photos represent all is therefore also referred to as the vernacular, because it is a straight- the intimate relationship bound- new life events unfold it becomes that has been lost, including the “Niceno-Constantinopolitan forward translation of the ancient aries only spouses know. a natural part of interaction with promise of what could have been. Creed.” (The “Filioque” clause, by Latin text, which begins with I’ve lost count of the number friends and loved ones to remem- But healthy grief work is which the Catholic Church affirms “Credo in unum Deum” (“I believe of times a photo has stirred a ber those who have passed before about touching the pain when it that the Holy Spirit “proceeds from in one God”). The Catechism of long dormant memory of my life us. This is the way families and arises and exploring the ways it the Father and the Son,” was recog- the Catholic Church offers a with my deceased husband Trent friends keep their loved one’s changes us. Allowing ourselves nized later.) reflection on this phrase: that had the ability to bring a memory alive. to honor any memory, even unso- The Nicene Creed is used at all “Whoever says ‘I believe’ says ‘I chuckle or perhaps a tear to the Unfortunately many times in licited, is paramount to healing. Masses on Sundays and solemni- pledge myself to what we present moment. But they always those early days of grief, some And for many of us that takes ties (although the older, shorter believe.’” — no. 185. It is a recur- inspired me. I have learned over find a renewed sense of loss as Apostles’ Creed will also be an ring opportunity to reaffirm one’s the years since my husband’s they revisit the past through pho- HOPE, PAGE 20 option with the new Missal), and it personal faith, just as when indi- may be recited or even sung, just viduals respond, “I do,” if there is as the Latin text was chanted. a renewal of baptismal promises The following is the complete during Mass. new English text of the Nicene The next change is the line, “all Divine grace is empowering Creed, with changes in bold: things visible and invisible,” which is currently “seen and Corinthian Christians. He yearned ever about their identity. It was I believe in one God, unseen.” The Latin “visibílium” THE to see them saintly and eternally vital in the early Church that the the Father almighty, and “invisibílium” convey a more with the Lord. teachings of the genuine Apostles maker of heaven and earth, specific demarcation between the On the other hand, they trou- be kept intact and be followed. of all things visible and invisible. bodily and the spiritual realms. For SUNDAY bled him, because they seemed so instance, a child playing hide-and- attracted to the many vices of their Reflection I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, seek may be unseen yet is still GOSPEL great, worldly and wealthy city, the Only Begotten Son of God, considered visible, whereas one’s MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION and they seemed so vulnerable to These readings remind us of how born of the Father before all ages. guardian angel is indeed invisible the feelings of competitiveness blind we humans can be, and also of God from God,Light from Light, by nature. that vex all humans if not checked. how powerful humans can be. true God from true God, In addition, the new Creed Never willing to be passive or In the first reading, Isaiah criti- begotten,not made,consubstantial with translation recovers Christ’s title, 3rd Sunday in indifferent, he loudly called the cized the people for their religious the Father; “Only Begotten Son” (“Fili Christians in this community to be listlessness, but he also presumed Unigenite”), which we also saw in Ordinary Time true to their identity with Christ. that, if they wished, they could through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation the revised Gloria. To say the Son He taught a basic message. reverse their wayward hearts and is “born of the Father before all Mt 4:12-23 Earthly reward will pass, more turn again to God. he came down from heaven, ages” is a very profound theologi- he Book of Isaiah supplies quickly than any might realize. In essence the same message cal truth, for the Son is not “born” was in the second reading, from and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of this weekend’s first reading. Earthly wisdom is only folly. True the Virgin Mary, in the human sense of beginning It offers us a powerful lesson. wisdom is to understand the mean- Paul’s First Epistle to the T and became man. one’s life, but eternally proceeds Isaiah lived in time when God’s ing of the cross, and this under- Corinthians. He boldly denounced from the Father while being people were skating on thin ice. standing requires grace, available the Corinthians’ sins and quarrels. For our sake he was crucified under always fully God. They still had their independence, only to those who earnestly follow However, by calling them to con- Pontius Pilate, This observation leads us to a at least after a fashion. Hebrew the Lord. version, he presumed that they had he suffered death and was buried, major wording change: from “one kings still reigned in the kingdoms St. Matthew’s Gospel supplies the power within themselves to be in being” to “consubstantial with of Judah and Israel. The religious, the last reading. It is situated in holy. and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. the Father.” “Consubstantial” social and political structures all Capernaum, the fishing village We are sinners, but we need not (“consubstantiálem” in the Latin still gave lip service to the ancient located at the northern tip of the be sinners. Sin binds us. We truly He ascended into heaven text) is an unusual word that will religion and to the holy covenant Sea of Galilee. Jesus is there hav- can be free by seizing the power of and is seated at the right hand of the Father. require some catechesis, but it is a between God and the Chosen ing left Nazareth. His public min- our wills, allowing divine grace to He will come again in glory crucial early theological term, People. istry has begun. empower us even more, and dis- to judge the living and the dead asserting that the Son is of the However, all this was at risk As a center of commerce, albeit dain sin to be one with Christ. and his kingdom will have no end. “same substance” with the Father because devotion to the covenant, very modest commerce, The teachings of the Apostles — meaning He equally shares the and obedience to God’s law, were Capernaum saw many people guide us and draw us to the Lord. I believe in the Holy Spirit,the Lord,the Father’s divinity as a Person of the at low ebb. Isaiah loudly warned come and go. Jesus used this coin- giver of life, Holy Trinity. that disaster was just around the cidence as an opportunity to who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Although it carries the same corner. encounter many people. He called READINGS who with the Father and the Son is basic meaning as “one in being,” He also said that the people them to fidelity to God. He repeat- Sunday: Is 8:23-9:3 Ps 27:1,4,13-14 adored and glorified, the more precise use of “consub- could rescue themselves by return- ed for them the admonitions of the 1 Cor 1:10-13,17 Mt 4:12-23 who has spoken through the prophets. stantial” is an acknowledgement of ing to religious faithfulness and by Hebrew prophets. Monday: Heb 9:15,24-28 Ps 98:1-6 how the Greek equivalent of the obeying God, as the prophets had In this place Jesus met Andrew, Mk 3:22-30 I believe in one,holy,catholic and word was so important for safe- taught. and then Jesus met Simon, whom Tuesday: Acts 22:3-16 Ps 117:1-2 apostolic Church. guarding orthodoxy in the Early All of this implied a certain Jesus renamed Peter. These broth- Mk 16:15-18 I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness Church. In the 4th century, the potential within the people. They ers because the first of the Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 Ps 96:1-3,7- of sins description “homoousios” (“same did not sin because they were help- Apostles in the sequence of call- and I look forward to the resurrection of substance”) was affirmed over less in the face of temptation. ing. In time, Christianity was to 8,10 Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25 Ps 24:1-4ab, the dead “homoiousios” (“like substance”). Rather, they were weak because grow from, and build upon, the and the life of the world to come.Amen The reality of who Christ is thus they ignored God. If they were Apostles. 5-6 Mk 4:21-25 hinged upon a single letter! determined, they could be virtuous. It is interesting that the Friday: Heb 10:32-39 Ps 37:3-6, 23- The first major change is diffi- For its second reading, the Church Gospels, such as the case in this 24, 39-40 Mk 4:26-34 cult to miss: the Creed will now selected a section from St. Paul’s First reading, refer to these Apostles so Saturday: Heb 11:1-2,8-19 (Ps) Lk say “I believe” instead of “We Brian MacMichael is the director of Epistle to the Corinthians. specifically. They give their 1:69-75 Mk 4:35-41 believe.” Other language groups the Office of Worship for the Paul obviously loved the names, leaving no doubt whatso- have been using “I believe” in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. 20 COMMENTARY JANUARY 23, 2011 Prospects good for pro-life legislation SCRIPTURE SEARCH
WASHINGTON (CNS) — With are known to oppose abortion. Gospel for January 23, 2011 apologies to Charles Dickens, it is The Health Subcommittee of the Matthew 4:12-23 the best of times or the worst of THE House Energy and Commerce times, the spring of hope or the Committee, for example, is headed winter of despair. by Rep. Joe Pitts, R-Pa., who co- Following is a word search based on the Gospel That depends on whether you WASHINGTON wrote the Stupak-Pitts amendment reading for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle think the increased pro-life num- to eliminate abortion funding from A: Jesus begins his active ministry in Galilee. The bers in the U.S. Congress and the LETTER the health reform legislation. The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. leadership of House Speaker John subcommittee has jurisdiction over Boehner portend a greater appreci- NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN private health insurance, Medicaid, HEARD ARRESTED GALILEE ation for and protection of human the Food and Drug Administration CAPERNAUM BY THE SEA NAPHTALI life or the rise of “the most power- and the National Institutes of Health. ISAIAH JORDAN PEOPLE ful anti-choice politician in the would apply long-standing federal “We need to protect human life GREAT LIGHT DEATH KINGDOM policies on funding and conscience country” and a move to “shrink from the unborn to the elderly,” HEAVEN SIMON ANDREW rights related to abortion to the the government to be small Pitts said in December, when his A NET ZEBEDEE BOAT enough to fit inside our bed- Patient Protection and Affordable subcommittee appointment was CURING DISEASE rooms,” as NARAL Pro-Choice Care Act. announced. He has described the America puts it. • No Taxpayer Funding for health reform legislation as “rid- The 112th Congress that was Abortion Act, which would make dled with loopholes that allow tax- sworn in Jan. 5 contains up to four those policies part of permanent payer subsidies for coverage that FOLLOWING HIM dozen more pro-life House mem- federal law rather than requiring includes abortion.” bers and four to six more pro-life them to be inserted into funding Laurie Rubner, vice president MUANREPAC I DA senators than the Congress that legislation each year. of the Planned Parenthood preceded it, according to estimates • Abortion Non-Discrimination Federation of America, termed ZEBEDEEW SITD from organizations on both sides Act, which would ban governmen- Pitts “as anti-choice as a member BNARODEASHDA of the abortion question. And the tal discrimination against obstet- of Congress can be.” Republican “Pledge to America” rics/gynecology residency programs Even when no specific legisla- YNAPJR I EGEAR outlining the party’s legislative pri- that do not provide abortion training tion has been introduced, heads of TELPDAAI AEJR orities vows to “establish a gov- and allow healthcare providers to committees and subcommittees ernmentwide prohibition on tax- sue a discriminating entity. can raise awareness of particular HEKNHSLTSOJE payer funding of abortion and sub- • Respect for Rights of issues by scheduling oversight ELANETHBRHCS sidies for insurance coverage that Conscience Act, which would pro- hearings. includes abortion.” tect the rights of insurance issuers, At the state level there are signs S I DEATADOURT “This prohibition would ... providers and purchasers to nego- of progress, too. ELW EVTALRAHE enact into law what is known as tiate a health plan under the new As a result of the November the Hyde amendment as well as reform law that would exclude elections, “the number of states AARGENY I I ETD items that are against their moral ban other instances of federal sub- where pro-life legislation stands a PGONNRNOM I SX sidies for abortion services,” the and/or religious convictions, even realistic chance of enactment has pledge says. “We will also enact in the face of new federal “man- substantially increased,” according CHK I NGDOMGBN into law conscience protections for dated benefits” provisions. to Mary Spaulding Balch, director © 2011 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com healthcare providers, including Most of those bills received of state legislation for the National doctors, nurses and hospitals.” wide bipartisan support in the last Right to Life Committee. But with a president who sup- Congress, Doerflinger said, and Her group has proposed model ports keeping abortion legal in the “they should receive support again legislation for states based on Sidon on the sea White House for two more years, even from people who say they are Nebraska’s Pain-Capable Unborn what are the chances that the pro-choice” because they guaran- Child Protection Act, which pro- Where is Sidon where St.Paul visited tee a true choice for those who do Republicans can deliver on their hibits abortions after the 20th some friends? pledge? Richard Doerflinger, asso- not support abortion. week of pregnancy because of ciate director of the U.S. bishops’ Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., co- what Balch called “substantial St. Paul was in Caesarea in Israel HIRE Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, chairman of the Congressional medical evidence” that unborn where he was departing for Rome in thinks progress will be made. Pro-Life Caucus with Rep. Dan children can feel pain. Italy to see the emperor. At HISTORY When the leadership of the Lipinski, D-Ill., and a chief spon- “While we expect substantial Caesarea, Paul and some other pris- House makes a pro-life promise, sor of the No Taxpayer Funding resistance from abortion advocates, oners were handed over to a centuri- for Abortion Act, said at least 77 on named Julius. They boarded the “it makes a lot of difference practi- we believe most Americans agree FATHER RICHARD HIRE cally in getting a vote” on key of the 93 freshman members of the in rejecting abortions that cause ship and set sail. The following day pieces of legislation, Doerflinger 112th Congress “are committed to excruciating pain, and look forward they landed at Sidon in Phoenicia said. In addition, he said, “the defending the unborn.” to protective laws being given seri- (modern Lebanon) where Julius president is less likely to veto a “Dan Lipinski and I have — ous consideration in a significant kindly allowed Paul to visit some came to Sidon. You can see the bill if he has to veto an entire and will continue to — work hard number of states,” she said. friends who cared for his needs. ruined Castle of St. Louis con- package of funding legislation” on together to provide needed protec- Other bills likely to receive con- Sidon or Saida is the largest structed in A.D. 1253. The castle another matter. tion for unborn children and their sideration in some states this year city in southern Lebanon and lies lies on top of some Phoenician Ready to be introduced in the mothers,” Smith said in a news would ensure that women could see 45 km south of Beirut. L. Keen temples and an ancient theater. new Congress or recently intro- release. ultrasounds of their babies before says the name Sidon comes from a Another Crusader castle, called duced are four pieces of legislation Another sign of progress for an abortion and allow state insur- Canaanite root meaning “fish,” so the Sea Castle, is set off the coast supported by the U.S. Conference those who support the pro-life ance exchanges to opt out of any the first settlers were possibly fish- literally in the sea. This castle was of Catholic Bishops: cause is the appointment of some abortion coverage under the federal ermen. Sidon first developed on built in the 13th century on the site • The Protect Life Act, which House committee chairmen who health reform law, Balch said. the coast of the Mediterranean Sea of a pagan temple to the god Baal. and then the city spread inland. There is a grand mosque also built People wanted to move away from in the 13th century as a Church of laughter also give us a reason to defines who we are now and who the stench emanating from the dye the Hospitallers of St. John. There go on. My memories of Trent’s we are becoming as we mourn works that produced Phoenician are also khans or inns in Sidon. HOPE love and commitment to his fami- our loss. Each cherished memory purple dye. The ancient Sidonians These included a market and a sta- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 ly shown in those silly family may eventually inspire us with even developed dentistry. In the ble for camels or other pack ani- shots are the foundation on which the confidence to face the future. museum you can see a skull with mals. The khans usually have two lays the strength of my family. You see, our hope lies not in the teeth held in place with gold wire. stories. The first floor is for the time and requires facing myriad It’s never too late to share a pictures of the past, but in the L Keen says one of the prettiest shops, courtyard, fountain and sta- of emotions. I’ve learned that we silly photo and a touching story promise of the future. sites to see in Sidon is the bay. bles. The second floor holds the must be gentle with ourselves as with a loved one who mourns a Sidon was known as the “Queen rooms for sleeping. The inn at we remember our lost loved ones loss. As time moves on, those of the Seas,” and had four ports. Bethlehem when Jesus was born no matter what evokes the memo- memories become part of the Kay Cozad is a certified grief edu- Near the beach is Murex Hill. A was possibly of a similar pattern. ry. stuff of everyday life. cator and news editor of Today’s “murex” is a shellfish from whose At Sidon, there is also an old Arab It seems, over time, as we do Photographs are a gift that Catholic newspaper. She is the extracted substance the famous market, a Greek Catholic Church the work of grief, memories have the power to sustain us in author of “Prayer Book for dye was made. Some ancient and an ancient royal cemetery. S. become our stronghold. They moments of grief or bring us joy Widows,” Our Sunday Visitor, mosaics on top of the mound show Jenkins adds that Sidon has five provide a guidepost for what is to in the remembering. The memo- 2004. She can be reached at that the Romans built there. old Turkish baths and a museum come. Past images of love and ries they invoke are, in part, what [email protected]. The Catholic crusaders also for soap making. JANUARY 23, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21
NOTRE DAME’S HOLY HALF MARATHON TO BENEFIT SOUTH BEND CHARITIES The Holy Half Marathon is a two- loop 13.1 mile race around the University of Notre Dame’s campus. The year 2011 marks the sev- enth annual Holy Half. This year, the Holy Half plans to donate proceeds to three South Bend chari- ties: Center for the Homeless, Michiana Down Syndrome and St. Adalbert Elementary. Their goal is to have over 1,000 runners raise over $20,000 to be split among the charities. The race will take Sports place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 10. St. Joseph-St. Unbeaten St. Anthony scores Elizabeth girls’ battle another ICCL win to hold winning streak BY JOE KOZINSKI of the game and a one-point send the game into overtime. Not advantage. to be outdone, the Eagles’ The jubilation would be short Brennon Koehler matched the BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN runner-up in the tournament after a 0-2 start. And prior to SOUTH BEND — Heavy lived as the ball was taken out feat by hitting one of his own as that, they lost the first round of weights of the St. John Bosco and Chris Lippert heaved the ball time expired to send the game FORT WAYNE — Now past the the tournament in both the fifth Division of the Inter-City the length of the floor into the into its second overtime. half way mark in the Catholic and the sixth grades. Catholic League pitted stifling waiting arms of the smallest The Eagles prevailed in the Youth League (CYO) regular Leja added, “The girls defenses that would put the win- player on the hardwood, Matthew nail biter, 55-49, as Koehler fin- season, the St. Joseph-St. worked hard over the summer to ner in the driver’s seat for the Faccenda. The mighty Panther ished the contest with 15. St. Pius Elizabeth (SJSE) eighth-grade improve and this continued into championship at Saint Joseph’s finished the play by hitting a lay- X was paced by Tony Pratt’s and girls’ team remained undefeated, the CYO season. Our success High School. up with seconds remaining to Quinn’s 13. racking up a 5-0 record with has been driven by playing well The unbeaten Panthers of St. give St. Anthony’s the victory St. Bavo remained unbeaten in just three games to go. as a ‘team’ with more balanced Anthony put their unblemished and an unbeaten season intact, league play as they got by the On Saturday, Jan. 15, Joe scoring and aggressive record on the line as Christmas 30-29. upstart St. John the Baptist team, Leja’s girls beat St. John, Fort defense.” Tournament Champion; Holy “Everyone on the team 36-22. Julian Collier lead the Wayne, 30-10. On the floor with SJSE’s two leading scorers Cross Crusaders had other ideas. stepped up today,” remarked Spartans with 15 in the loss and just six of their nine players, are averaging within 0.4 points The teams started the game Coach Nick Dalton. “Our guys Joe Molnar netted 14 in the win. SJSE battled hard for the win to of each other and they have had very uncharacteristically, as they that weren’t rebounding earlier in St. Joseph, Mishawaka, kept stay unbeaten in league play. three different girls lead in scor- acted as pugilists circling the the year, rebounded today and pace by defeating the talented Allison Leja was once again the ing in their 12 games this sea- ring, scoring just 7 points they all shared in this win.” Bulldogs from Our Lady of high scorer for both teams with son (Leja, Michelle Adgalanis through the first quarter and 22 In other action, St. Thomas Hungary, 51-44. Will Whitten 16. and Natalie Huntine). for the first half, with the handled the Trojans of Holy had 31 for the Wildcats as In earlier matchups, SJSE Pointing out a defensive Panthers holding to a slim 4- Family, 52-36. Kevin Weinberg Boniface Mugaro’s and Mikal downed St. Charles, St. Vincent highlight, Leja summarized, point lead at intermission. paced all of the scorers with 18 in Henderson’s 14 points apiece was (twice) and three-time defend- “Our defense was the best in St. Anthony opened up a 6- the loss and Spencer Dibley and not enough in the loss. ing league and tournament our third game of the CYO point lead after three, leading, Dylan Konwinski had 12 and 10 The Comets of St. Monica champs, St. Jude. The team’s schedule in our win over St. 20-14, over the Crusaders who respectively for the victorious edged the Falcons of St. Jude, overall record improved to 10-2 Jude.” In that game, SJSE held had been averaging 38 per con- Spartans. 39-35, in a close contest. Patrick with both of the season’s losses St. Jude to two points (free test during the season. The Blazers of St. Matthew Coulter led all scorers with 22 for coming at the University of throws) in the second half en “I told the kids going into the had an upset victory over Christ the purple and gold clad squad as Saint Francis tournament route to their 41-26 win. fourth quarter that we would the King, 35-31. Anthony Blum Brady Hawkins netted 17 in against the eventual champions, The SJSE roster of nine have to score double what was on dumped in 14 and Nasha Bonk defeat. St. Jude, where SJSE finished eighth graders includes: Leja, the board to win the game,” added 12 in the victory as Joe Corpus Christi surged ahead runner-up. Adgalanis, Huntine, Dana explained Crusader Coach Jason Kelley’s 14 for the Kings was not for the lead in the St. Martin De “These girls have come a Boretzky, Makenna Zwick, Ball. enough. Porres West Division by holding long way. We really started Audrey Deiser, Jenna Kawiecki, The Holy Cross squad then One of the more exciting con- on to beat the Pumas of Queen of playing well last year,” Cassie Schneider and Savannah pressed the Panthers with all they tests of the day was a double Peace, 49-32, when Schuyler explained Leja. As seventh Toporek, while Steve Boretzky had, and with just more than 10 overtime thriller between St. Crull’s 20 points was not enough graders, the girls finished sec- serves as assistant coach. seconds left, Mark Madden drove Joseph, South Bend, and St. Pius as Jack Cole and Ricky Entzian ond in the regular season and hard to the basket and scored to X, as the Lions’ Sam Quinn hit a both had double digits for the give the Crusaders their first lead big three pointer at the buzzer to Cougars. Paulist Productions gets co-producer
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Main Street, Avilla, Indiana 46710 Productions is getting a co-produc- Lost Valentine.” as one of the movie’s executive ing credit on “The Lost Valentine,” The movie stars Betty White as producers. Provena Health, a Catholic health system, builds communities slated to air Sunday, Jan. 30, 9-11 the wife of a World War II soldier The Paulist connection came of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human p.m. EST on CBS. who left the home front for the courtesy of Barbara Gangi, the need in the spirit of Jesus Christ. For another, it will be the first Pacific theater on Valentine’s Day film’s producer and a board mem- Valentine’s Day-themed Hallmark — their first wedding anniversary Visit us at www.provena.org/sacredheart movie. “This is pretty astounding, — and some months later was HALLMARK, PAGE 22 22 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 23, 2011 it was only a matter of timing that Jenny’s series was canceled, so it his own name is on the closing was a matter of all these great credits and not his predecessor’s. forces coming together at once.” HALLMARK But it was also timing that led Father Andrews, talking to CNS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 to the teaming of White and from Paulist Productions head- Hewitt to head the cast. White’s quarters in Pacific Palisades, been on a hot streak unprecedented Calif., raved about White’s per- ber of Catholics in Media for many Hollywood octogenari- formance. “She’s known for come- Associates. ans since the Television Critics dy, but to see her (character) grieve “I was waiting for a plane, I Association gave her its lifetime helpfully, to get in touch with her went to the airport gift shop, I saw achievement award in July 2009, feelings and be able to emote this novel, and it looked like a cute which led first to a popular about them, is just incredible,” he little romance, set in the Forties,” Snickers commercial, then a suc- said. Gangi told Catholic News Service cessful Facebook effort to have her “I was a big ‘Password’ fan, from her home in Burbank, Calif. guest host “Saturday Night Live.” Father Andrews added, referring to She read it and loved it, but White now co-stars in a hit cable- the popular daytime game show promptly forgot about it. TV comedy, “Hot in Cleveland.” hosted by White’s late husband, “Several years later, someone “She told her agent, ‘I’m not Allen Ludden. “The way he brought me a script. I thought, going to do any more movies. I presided on television, I picked up ‘Gee this sounds familiar,’ and sure don’t want to take the time, and some of those traits when I preside enough it turns out to be the book I’m not going out of town,’” Gangi at Mass.” that I had read,” Gangi said. “I told CNS. “I took it to her agent CNS PHOTO/COURTESY CBS When Father Andrews told this took it to Hallmark. It was the only (and he said), ‘She told me: “Don’t Actress Betty White is pictured in a scene from the “Hallmark Hall of to White on the set, “she teared up place I shopped it. ... They loved bring any more scripts.” But I’m Fame” made-for-TV movie “The Lost Valentine.” Paulist Father Eric and said, ‘You don’t know how it. 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Send in your Irma L.Hollis Pratt, 94, Joseph St.Casimir announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Immaculate Mishawaka Eugenie F.Wonisch, 95, Conception Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Michael E.Young, 52, Holy Family or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Fort Wayne St. Bavo John P.Bikowski, 70, St. John F.Whitehead, 86, call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. G.Russell Hopper, 95, John the Baptist St.Charles Borromeo St.Joseph Joseph D.Prorok, 91, St. Steven R.Campbell, 49, Cancer benefit for Dave and Theresa ‘Late Nite Catechism’ in Wabash O’Laughlin Auditorium on the New Haven Anthony St.Jude Didion Wabash — The Fort Wayne Saint Mary’s College campus. Louis B.Laurent, 77, St. Eugene M.Linner, 93, Fort Wayne — A benefit to Civic Theatre Guild will make a Norine E.Ankenbruck John the Baptist Christ the King financially assist Dave and bus trip to the Wabash Ford Trivia Knight Clepper, 75, St.Jude Theresa Didion will be Theatre to see “Late Nite Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers Notre Dame Ann Pontius, 66, Holy Wednesday, Feb. 2, from 6-9 Catechism,” Friday, March 18, at High School will have a Trivia Matthew A.Reynolds, Marilyn M.Finnigan, Cross p.m. at Beach Bums, 602 W. 7:30 p.m. Bus leaves Fort Wayne Knight Saturday, Jan. 22, from 7- 47, Queen of Angels 88, Basilica of the Washington Center Rd. Tickets at 6 p.m. at old Marsh parking 11 p.m. in the gym. Tickets are Sacred Heart Wabash are $25 per adult, $10 per child lot, (Rothman and Maplecrest) at $100 per table of 10. Call Pat Mary L.Crouch, St. Linda Marie Bartoo, 50, and includes meal and drink, raf- 6 p.m. Return by 10:30 p.m. Landon at (260) 747-6110 for Vincent de Paul Sister Marjorie Jones, fle, music and dancing. Cost is $65 and includes show information or to register. CSC, 87, Our Lady of St.Bernard and snacks on bus. Reserve Joseph A.Koch III, 62, Loretto Spaghetti dinner to benefit Hannah’s space by Feb. 28 by calling Living Healthier series sponsored by St.Elizabeth Ann Seton House (260) 437-7497. University of Saint Francis South Bend — The Knights of Fort Wayne — The Living Wayne Donor Center, 1212 E. Marriage enrichment series planned Healthier series will continue Mystery dinner theater Columbus Council 553, 553 E. Fort Wayne — St. Joseph- California Rd.; Lutheran Granger — A post-Cana mar- Monday, Jan. 24, with “Women’s Washington St., will have a Hessen Cassel Parish will have a Hospital Donor Center, 7900 W. riage enrichment series: “Let’s Health,” from noon to 1 p.m. at spaghetti dinner Saturday, Feb. Mystery Dinner Theater Jefferson Blvd., Suite 107, (260) Start Talking About Sex,” will be the North Campus, 2702 Spring 26, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Saturday, Jan. 29, beginning at 6 480-8170, or Goshen Donor held one Monday a month at St. St. Non-perishable food item Knights hall, 553 E. Washington p.m. in the parish hall. Tickets Center, 226 S. Main St., Goshen, St. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 Pius X Parish Education Center, donations accepted. (574) 533-8083. Room 002. “Encountering God’s are $25 and include appetizers, for children under 12 and chil- dinner and performance. Cash dren under 5 free. Hannah’s Love in the Bedroom — Sex and Mystery Dinner Theatre Holiness in Married Life,” will bar available. Call (260) 415- Pray to stop abortion House is a Christian maternity Fort Wayne — St. John the 2900 for information. Fort Wayne — The rosary is home located in Mishawaka. be Monday, Feb. 7, led by Baptist Parish, 4500 Fairfield Deacon John and Manuela prayed every Thursday morning Ave., will have a Mystery Dinner from 9:30-10:30 a.m. across the Tugman and Harry and Joanne Theater, “Dead in the Water,” Blood donations needed Trivia Night at St. Bavo School Fort Wayne — The American street from the Fort Wayne Verhiley. “What's Love Got To Saturday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m. Mishawaka — A fundraiser for Red Cross is in need of blood Women’s Health Organization at Do With It? — The Relational Tickets are $25 per couple, $15 the eighth-grade class trip will be donations. To make an appoint- Statewood Baptist Church on Dimension of ‘Good Sex,’” will per person and include dinner. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the school. ment call 1-800-GIVELIFE or 1- Inwood Dr. be Monday, March 14, led by Call (260) 456-3321 for informa- Doors open at 6 p.m. and ques- 800-448-3543. There are three Fred and Lisa Everett. “Living tion. tions begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are locations for donation: Fort $100 per table of 10 or $10 per NFP — The Real Story,” will be person. Call Beth Molnar at Monday, April 11, led by couples (574) 302-1772 to make reserva- practicing NFP. Registration is tions. not necessary. Contact Nick and Education Creates Hope and Opportunity Megan Sorg at (540) 383-9556 Pancake, sausage and biscuits and [email protected] or gravy breakfast celebrates CSW www.stpius.net/PostCana for information. ECHO Fort Wayne — Kick off Catholic Educational Support for Young Parents & Teens Schools Week with breakfast Sunday, Jan. 30, from 7:30 a.m. DCCW to meet ECHO is... to 12:30 p.m. at St. Therese Fort Wayne — The Diocesan •Voluntary and Free School, 2304 Lower Huntington Council of Catholic Women will •A program that provides you with a case manager who Rd. Freewill donations to the meet Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. Knights of Columbus will be in the lower level of St. Joseph will meet with you individually at home or at school. Hospital. A rosary, speaker from accepted. Tours of the school will Your case manager will help you set goals and provide follow 11 a.m. Mass. Byron Health Center, a short business meeting and lunch will you with the guidance and encouragement to meet those Knights plan Polish dinner be offered. goals. Mishawaka — The Knights of •Designed to help you stay in school or in a job-training Columbus Council 1878, 114 W. ManAlive series planned program until you complete your course of study. 1st St., will be hosting a Polish Pierceton — A ManAlive series style dinner on Friday, Feb. 4, on the Pope John Paul II docu- •Help finding all the community resources available to ment, “The Role of Christian from 5-7 p.m. Carry-out is avail- you and your child. able. Prices are $8.50 for adults Family in the Modern World,” and $4.25 for children 12 and will be held on Sundays from •Emotional support. under. 6:30-7:45 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Parish through April 17. How can you get started? Day of Reflection Call (260) 229-2696 for informa- If you’re enrolled in any school in Allen County or Huntington County, talk Mishawaka — A day of reflec- tion. to the school nurse or your guidance counselor. He or she can make a tion will be held at St. Francis Saint Joseph’s school musical planned Catholic referral to ECHO. If you’re pregnant or parenting, under the age of 24, and Convent (across from Marian Charities High School) Wednesday, Jan. South Bend — The Saint enrolled in any Allen County continuing-education or job-training program, 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Joseph’s High School Saint Joe Diocese of you’re eligible to participate Please call us at (260) 422-5625 for more Players will perform “Bye Bye Fort Wayne-South Bend The theme for the day is “Our information or to get started in the program. Parental consent is required for Inner Journey.” Bring a Bible. Birdie” Thursday, Jan. 20, and Serving those in need as The cost of the day is $15 and Friday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. The Christ would have us do. students under the age of 18. includes lunch. Register by Jan. Saturday, Jan. 22, show will 21 to Sister Barbara Anne begin at 2 p.m. Tickets will be Hallman at (574) 259-5427. available at the door. All per- 315 East Washington Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 • www.ccfwsb.org formances will be at the 24 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 23, 2011 Bishop Adamec retires, Indianapolis gets an auxiliary
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope has been parochial vicar for two Adamec as consecrators. His epis- The newly named auxiliary said Benedict XVI named Msgr. Mark Pennsylvania parishes, St. Francis copal motto will be “Christ, our he was grateful for his appoint- L. Bartchak, a priest of the in Clearfield and St. Leo Magnus hope of glory.” ment but said he has a lot to learn Diocese of Erie, Pa., to head the in Ridgway, since his 1981 ordina- Bishop-designate Coyne has about central and southern Indiana Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, tion. He also has been judicial been serving as pastor of St. and about being a bishop. Pa., and accepted the resignation vicar for the diocese since 1992. Margaret Mary in Westwood, “I need to learn how to be a of Bishop Joseph V. Adamec, who He was diocesan vicar for canoni- Mass. He is a former spokesman bishop, a good bishop for the faith- had headed the diocese since 1987. cal affairs from 2004 to 2006 and for the Boston Archdiocese, 2002- ful and the clergy of this great The pope also appointed Father is a past president of the Canon 05, and has been on the faculty of archdiocese,” he said. “I pledge Christopher J. Coyne, a priest of Law Society of America. St. John Seminary in Brighton, myself today to the service of the Archdiocese of Boston, as an His episcopal ordination and Mass. God’s people here in (the archdio- auxiliary bishop for the installation will be celebrated April Indianapolis Archbishop Daniel cese) and I hope over time to Archdiocese of Indianapolis. 19 at the Cathedral of the Blessed M. Buechlein will ordain his new become a true son of Indiana. Bishop Adamec turned 75 last Sacrament in Altoona with auxiliary March 2 at St. John the Please know that my prayers are August. Under canon law, bishops Cardinal Justin Rigali of Evangelist Church in Indianapolis. for you and I ask only the same in must submit their resignation at 75. Philadelphia, Bishop Donald W. Bishop Adamec introduced his return.” Bishop-designate Bartchak, 56, Trautman of Erie and Bishop successor at a news conference in Born June 17, 1958, in Woburn, Hollidaysburg, Pa., saying that CNS photo/Mary Ann Wyand, The Criterion Mass., Bishop-designate Coyne Bishop-designate Bartchak “comes Bishop-designate Christopher J. was ordained a priest of the to us well qualified. Above all, he Archdiocese of Boston June 7, Coyne greets the media during a has been chosen for us by the 1986. He holds a bachelor’s from Lord. I am confident in handing Jan. 14 press conference at St. the University of Lowell in the shepherd’s staff over to him.” John the Evangelist Church in Lowell, Mass., a master’s of divin- In Indianapolis, Bishop-desig- Indianapolis. ity from St. John’s Seminary in nate Coyne is the first auxiliary to Brighton, Mass., and a licentiate be named there since February had some health issues in recent and a doctorate in liturgy from the 1933, when Bishop Joseph Ritter years, including a bout with Pontifical Liturgical Institute of was named for what was then the Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2008 and Rome’s St. Anselm University. Diocese of Indianapolis. that has curtailed some of my He was parochial vicar of St. “I am grateful to the Holy activities. Bishop-designate Coyne Mary of the Hills in Milton, Mass., Father. I consider this a late is a young 52. I’m 72. I’m looking before pursuing his studies in Christmas gift,” Archbishop forward to the energy he will bring Rome. He also has been pastor of Buechlein said at a news confer- to helping us carry out our mis- Our Lady of Help of Christians in ence. “As most of you know, I’ve sion.” Newton, Mass.
KAREN CLIFFORD From left, Marian senior Mark Imus, Saint Joseph’s junior Kate O’Brien, Marian senior Catherine Rice, and Saint Joseph’s sophomore Michael Madden share reflections on previous March for Life trips and the upcoming event on Jan. 24.
icance to the students. people can support those attending Imus found the actual march to the March for Life in Washington, be a powerful experience. “It was D.C. MARCH great going on the (National) Mall “They can attend a local march CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and seeing the thousands of people (in their communities). Just show- who were there united for the ing that they believe in the same same reason.” things we do will help us get our just my youth group or my school O’Brien recalled the impact of point across better,” noted Imus. that doesn’t believe in abortion. But the youth rally on her visit. “It was O’Brien added, “It would be then you go to March for Life and a bunch of youth groups and high really nice if we could get their see people who feel the same way schools in the Verizon Dome and it prayers while we are at the march.” you do.” was totally filled with people. Everett sums up the impact of Saint Joseph’s junior Kate They all had different colored the March for Life on students and O’Brien and sophomore Michael shirts to tell where they were from. the community at large: “Without Madden note the friendships and There were performers, bands and question, young people are the connections that develop from par- speakers that were really cool.” new backbone of the pro-life ticipating in the march. “It’s a cool The enthusiasm for this year’s movement. Recent studies all con- way to live your faith. You feel March for Life was felt at all of firm that today’s young people are like you can make a difference the Catholic diocesan high more pro-life than their parents or because you are marching with schools. grandparents.” thousands of other people,” “We came back last year and He concluded, “When they remarked O’Brien. we were so excited. This year congregate in Washington by the Madden added, “I think it’s everyone was racing to get their hundreds of thousands, they can important because we put our (signup) sheets in,” Rice said. see this for themselves as can names out there, like Saint Madden added, “I got more those who hold a pro-abortion Joseph’s High School. It’s power- friends to go and I can’t wait to position. I think that participating ful because we bond and there are see their reactions. I think there in the march gives further encour- a ton of people there.” will be even more people next year agement to young people to con- Events held during the March and the following years.” tinue to struggle for the greatest for Life trip were of special signif- The students share ways that human rights issue of our day.”