January 25, 2015 Think Green 50¢ Recycle Volume 89, No. 3 Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Go Digital ’ Celebrating ODAYODAY’SS ATHOLICATHOLIC Catholic Schools Week TT CC Jan. 25-31 Pages 16-26 Rite of Candidacy celebrated In Truth and Charity Serving the Gospel of Life with for future Hispanic love, courage and enthusiasm BY DENISE FEDOROW Page 2

WARSAW — Sunshine streamed through the win- dows of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Diocesan Shrine in Warsaw on Saturday, Jan. 17, as 11 men were Papal pilgrimage admitted into candidacy for the Hispanic Diaconate with Highlights from the Philippines a special Mass and rite celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. Pages 3-4 The 11 men — including Juan Campos, St. Patrick, Ligonier; Marco Castillo, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Warsaw; Fred Everett, Corpus Christi, South Bend; Alejandro Garcia, Our Lady of Hungary, South Bend; Ricardo Garcia, St. Patrick, Ligonier; Giovani Death penalty Muñoz, Christian Nieves and Blas Olaya, all from St. , Goshen; Jose Ruvalcaba, in St. Aldabert, South Bend; and Victor Sandoval and Indiana Catholic Conference Huberto Vasquez, both from St. Patrick in Fort Wayne — just completed a year of aspirancy and will Page 5 now enter into three years of formation as candidates. The four areas of diaconal formation are: human, spiritual, intellectual and pastoral. The candidates — along with their wives — meet DENISE FEDOROW for 10 weekends per year at Lindenwood Retreat After a special Mass held on Sat. Jan. 17 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Warsaw to Surprise and Conference Center in Donaldson for classes accept these men into the first class of candidates for the Hispanic Diaconate, the group of Junipero Serra and prayer. Many of the teachers for the program posed with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. First row from left are Stan LeMieux, director are from the ’s theology of diaconal formation, Ricardo Garcia, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Marco Castillo, Christian Page 6 department. In addition, 48 hours of pastoral field- Nieves, Jose Ruvalcaba and Deacon Max Montalvo; second row from left are Fred Everett, Huberto Vasquez, Victor Sandoval, Blas Olayo, Alejandro Garcia, Juan Campos, Giovani DEACONS, PAGE 32 Muñoz and Holy Cross Father Jack Keefe, director of spiritual formation. Synod report on family Catholic and Episcopal bishops Bishop Rhoades asks for input lead prayers for Christian unity Pages 7-13

BY CHRIS LUSHIS Episcopal Cathedral Church of St. James accompanied Nagy. Bishop Little offered the sermon for the SOUTH BEND — On the evening of Jan. event, first acknowledging both his grati- 18 at St. Matthew Cathedral, Bishop Kevin tude to Bishop Rhoades and the Diocese of C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Fort Wayne-South Bend for their hospital- South Bend and Episcopal Bishop Edward ity and graciousness. S. Little of the Diocese of Northern Indiana He exclaimed that “acknowledging this joined together in common fellowship for friendship provides a sound foundation to an ecumenical prayer service to initiate the remind us that we come together in prayer Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. so that the Lord will make us one. It also Bishop Rhoades served as the main cele- signifies that we have unfinished business, brant for the Vespers, asking that “the Lord specifically to welcome one another as bless us and the Church, that we may be Christ has welcomed each of us — and to united in our Baptism as brothers and sisters do so for the greater glory of God.” in Christ.” He acknowledged that true unity His sermon focused on words from the is only possible through the work of God. Anglican Book of Common Prayer, written “By our own efforts, our own works, we in 1714, a time where divisions between KEVIN HAGGENJOS cannot achieve peace. It is only through the Puritans, Anglicans and Catholics were felt Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades leads the Our Father during gifts of the Holy Spirit that this will be pos- very deeply. This prayer invoked the name the Vespers service at St. Matthew Cathedral in South sible; that is why we are here this evening.” of “Jesus, as our only Savior, the Prince Bend on Jan. 18. The service marked the opening of Throughout the service, cantor Alicia of Peace” to “give us grace, seriously, to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Bishop Edward Nagy from St. Matthew Parish led Psalms weigh to heart the great danger we are in by S. Little II, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern and hymns of praise, in the hope of unity. A Indiana, was the homilist and is shown at left. combined choir from St. Matthew and the VESPERS, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 25, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Serving the Gospel of Life with Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades love, courage, and enthusiasm

EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad IN TRUTH Editorial Department AND PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, Michelle CHARITY Castleman, Karen Clifford, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jodi Magallanes, Joe Kozinski, Vince Following is the homily given by Bishop LaBarbera and Deb Wagner Rhoades at the January 23rd Mass for dioc- esan participants in the March for Life at Business Department the Basilica of the National Shrine of the AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber in Washington, D.C. BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Bethany Belleville [email protected] t is wonderful to gather here in the Basilica Iof the National Shrine of the Immaculate Advertising Sales Conception on this day after the national Tess Steffen March for Life. I thank all of you who came to Washington to bear witness to the sanctity of [email protected] human life, particularly my brothers and sisters (260) 456-2824 from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. One of our former bishops, Archbishop John Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org Noll, was responsible for the raising of funds to build this beautiful National Shrine. And it is here in this house of Mary that we gather Published weekly except second in prayer this morning, asking our Blessed Sunday of January; and every other Mother’s intercession for the cause of life, for week from the fourth Sunday in an end to abortion, and for a new culture of life June through the middle Sunday of September; and last Sunday in in our nation. CNS PHOTO/COURTESY OF THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF THE NEUMANN COMMUNITIES December by the Diocese of Fort We just heard the Gospel of the appoint- Mother Marianne Cope is pictured in a circa 1883 photograph. The teacher and hospital adminis- Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun ment of the Twelve Apostles. Mark tells St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. us that Jesus “appointed Twelve, whom he trator spent more than three decades ministering to those with leprosy on the Hawaiian island of Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, also named Apostles, that they might be with Molokai. She was canonized Oct. 21, 2012. IN, and additional mailing office. him and he might send them forth to preach and to have authority to drive out demons.” vative. Yet this defense of unborn life is closely the Sisters of Saint Francis of Syracuse, New POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Saint Mark then listed the names of the twelve linked to the defense of each and every other York, responded to a request to go to Hawaii Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort apostles. I invite you to read that list and then human right. It involves the conviction that a to care for leprosy patients. She responded with Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: add your name to the list. Why? Because this is human being is always sacred and inviolable, enthusiasm and without fear. She and other sis- [email protected]. our vocation too. Jesus has appointed you and in any situation and at every stage of develop- ters managed a hospital for lepers in Honolulu me “to be with him” and He sends us forth to ment. Human beings are ends in themselves and also a home to care for the daughters MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort bear witness to Him in the world. Now it’s true Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) and never a means of resolving other prob- of patients with leprosy. Later, when Father 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. that we do this according to our particular state- lems.” Damian of Molokai, the Apostle to Lepers, BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, in-life vocations. A bishop is a successor of the As we think about the vocation of the apos- contracted the disease, Mother Marianne went Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (260) apostles in the full sense of possessing apos- tles and our vocation as missionary disciples, to Molokai to care for him and other outcasts 456-2824. Fax (260) 744-1473. tolic authority. But in a more general sense, all the Gospel we are to bring is the Gospel of on the island. She continued ’s the baptized are apostles. The name “apostle” life. There is no other Gospel. It is the Gospel work on Molokai after he died, an incredibly News deadline is the Monday morning means “one who is sent.” of Jesus, the Gospel of love and grace. difficult ministry. Mother Marianne served before publication date. Advertising Pope Francis has been emphasizing this Francis says: “Anyone who is Christian has with serenity and trust in God and allayed the deadline is nine days before publica- mission of going out, going forth, into the a duty to bear witness to the Gospel: to pro- other sisters’ fear of catching leprosy. She was tion date. world. The Holy Father is very critical of a tect life courageously and lovingly in all its totally devoted to the lepers, seeing each of self-referential Church, one that just looks at phases.” Notice the adverbs: courageously and them as beloved children of God. She bore wit- Today’s Catholic may be reached at : and serves itself. He is insistent in teaching us lovingly. Truth and charity! Never one without ness to the Gospel of life by serving Jesus in Today’s Catholic, that the Church must go out, must be mission- the other! We must reject “false compassion.” the person of the lepers. She put her own life P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN ary, and he says that this is the task of every 46856-1169; or email: Pope Francis says: “The predominant school of and health at risk to live to the full God’s call to [email protected] Christian, to be a missionary . The Holy thought sometimes leads to ‘false compassion’ love the suffering and abandoned. She became Father never tires of teaching us, and show- which holds that it is a benefit to women to their mother and has been called “the mother of ISSN 0891-1533 ing us by his example, that we must especially promote abortion; an act of dignity to perform lepers.” When he canonized her in 2012, Pope USPS 403630 go out to those on the margins or peripher- euthanasia; a scientific breakthrough to ‘pro- Benedict said: “At a time when little could be ies of society: to the poor, the marginalized, duce’ a child, considered as a right rather than done for those suffering from this terrible dis- the needy, the suffering, and the vulnerable. a gift to be welcomed; or to using human lives ease, Marianne Cope showed the highest love, Regarding our care for the vulnerable, Pope as laboratory animals, allegedly in order to save courage and enthusiasm. She is a shining and Francis writes in Evangelii Gaudium: “Among others.” No, these are falsehoods. True com- energetic example of the best of the tradition of the vulnerable for whom the Church wishes passion is rooted in the truth about the dignity Catholic nursing sisters and of the spirit of her to care with particular love and concern are of all human life. Fidelity to the Gospel calls us beloved Saint Francis.” Find us on Facebook! unborn children, the most defenseless and to love life always and in every stage and con- I am glad that we’re celebrating the feast innocent among us. Nowadays efforts are made dition as a gift from God. Fidelity to the Gospel of Saint Marianne Cope today. Because what www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb to deny them their human dignity and to do also calls us to show mercy and bring healing we need in our pro-life efforts is what Mother with them whatever one pleases, taking their to women and men harmed by the wounds of Marianne exemplified: love, courage, and lives and passing laws preventing anyone from an abortion. enthusiasm. That’s what we need as missionary standing in the way of this. Frequently, as a Today we are celebrating the feast of a disciples, as apostles. May the Lord help us to Follow us on Twitter! way of ridiculing the Church’s effort to defend recently canonized American saint who was serve the Gospel of life with love, courage, and their lives, attempts are made to present her a heroic witness to the Gospel of life, Saint enthusiasm! May the Blessed Mary and @diocesefwsb position as ideological, obscurantist and conser- Marianne Cope. This religious superior of Saint Marianne Cope intercede for us! January 25, 2015 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Pope, at Mass with millions, tells Filipinos to protect the family

BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA with St. John Paul II in the same The pope praised the place 20 years earlier is believed Philippines, whose population is Public Schedule of to have drawn 4-5 million people, more than 80 percent Catholic, as MANILA, Philippines (CNS) — often described as the largest live the “foremost Catholic country Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Pope Francis told a crowd of an crowd in history. in Asia,” and said its people, mil- estimated 6 million gathered in a The Mass was celebrated on lions of whom work abroad, are Santo Nino Day, or the feast of “called to be outstanding mission- • Tuesday, Jan. 27, 11:30 a.m. — Light of Learning Manila park to protect the fam- Luncheon, Hotel Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne ily “against insidious attacks and the Holy Child Jesus, one of the aries of the faith in Asia.” most popular feast days in the Yet he warned the devel- • Wednesday, Jan. 28, 9 a.m. — Mass and Pastoral Visit, programs contrary to all that we , Fort Wayne hold true and sacred, all that is Philippines. Many of those who oping nation, one of Asia’s walked great distances down fastest-growing economies, • Thursday, Jan. 29, 11:30 a.m. — Light of Learning most beautiful and noble in our Luncheon, Gillespie Center, Notre Dame culture.” closed roads to get to Rizal Park against temptations of material- held statues of Santo Nino. ism, saying the devil “hides his • Friday, Jan. 30, 10:30 a.m. — Hispanic Apostolate Meeting, The pope’s homily at the Jan. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Warsaw 18 Mass also reprised several For his final scheduled public snares behind the appearance of talk in the country, Pope Francis sophistication, the allure of being • Saturday, Jan. 31, 11:30 a.m. — Mass at Retreat for College other themes he had sounded dur- Students, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne ing the four-day visit, including stuck to his prepared English text modern, like everyone else. He environmental problems, poverty and did not improvise in Spanish, distracts us with the promise of and corruption. as he had done at several emo- ephemeral pleasures, superficial Despite continuous rain, the tional points during the visit. Yet pastimes. And so we squander congregation in Rizal Park began his voice rose with emphasis dur- our God-given gifts by tinkering to assemble the night before the ing the passage about protecting with gadgets; we squander our afternoon celebration. Cardinal the family. money on gambling and drink.” Deacon assignment Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila Those words echoed his warn- Pope Francis, who had urged a ing, during a Jan. 16 meeting with group of young people earlier in The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades has canceled other Masses through- made the following deacon assignment: out the archdiocese to enhance Filipino families, against “ideo- the day to address the challenge • Deacon Louis J. Giovannini logical colonization that tries to of climate change through dedi- to Saint Pius X, turnout. The crowd was so dense Granger, effective January 25, 2015. in spots that people passed hosts destroy the family” through such cation to the environment, told to fellow worshippers unable practices as same-sex marriage Mass-goers human sinfulness had to reach priests distributing and contraception. “disfigured (the) natural beauty” Communion. In his homily, Pope Francis of creation. The government estimated said Christians “need to see each Other consequences of sin, the frightening. We are in danger total crowd size at 6-7 mil- child as a gift to be welcomed, pope said, were “social structures VESPERS when we fail to recognize Jesus lion people. According to the cherished and protected. And which perpetuate poverty, igno- in one another. And no Christians Vatican spokesman, Jesuit Father we need to care for our young rance and corruption,” problems CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 are exempt from this danger,” Federico Lombardi, that would be people, not allowing them to be he had emphasized in his Jan. 16 Bishop Little said. the largest number of people ever robbed of hope and condemned to speech at Manila’s presidential However, there is still very to gather to see a pope. A Mass life on the streets.” palace. our unhappy divisions.” good news. “We are one body, Furthermore, it petitions that one spirit, one Lord, one baptism, “as there is one body and one Jesus is our only hope; it is Jesus spirit, one hope of our calling, who binds us together. He is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, already at work in us supernatural- one God and Father of us all, so ly. The fact that we share one bap- may all be of one heart and one tism, that we have been plunged soul, united in one holy bond of into this water in the name of the truth and peace, of faith and of Father, the Son and Holy Spirit charity,” Bishop Little said. means that the triune God has Elaborating on the prayer, he claimed us for His own, and that explained, “Here we encounter we are supernaturally bonded to good news, bad news, and really Him and one another. Our com- good news.” First, the good news munion may be imperfect, and we is that “acknowledging Jesus is have a long way to go, but it is our only savior, the Prince of real nonetheless. We must throw Peace, is no mere pious senti- ourselves on God’s mercy and ment. Whatever else may divide plead with Him to changes our Christians, we are united in our hearts. And so transform us that confession of Jesus Christ as the our unity become visible.” King of Kings and the Lord of Afterwards, those in attendance Lords. We are united to Him and expressed their appreciation and praise His name together.” enjoyment of the event. University He continued, “You and I have of Notre Dame sophomore more in common with Christians Stephen Santos, a native of west- in Africa, Asia, South America, ern Texas who was raised Catholic and those in the Middle East liv- but educated in Episcopal primary ing under terrible persecution and secondary schools, remarked than we do with non-Christian that he “loves both the Episcopal neighbors who may watch the and Catholic traditions,” and finds same television programs and it “beautiful that we are able to drive the same car. Rather, we are come to pray together.” united in our confession of Jesus Furthermore, Sister Maria Christ, and Jesus holds all of us Gemma Salyer, a member of the in His heart.” Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Next, the bad news. “At the Adoration, Mishawaka, who Last Supper, Jesus prays to His attended with many sisters of her Father, asking that all His follow- order, remarked that it was “beau- ers may be one, ‘even as You and tiful to acknowledge that we are I are one, and that the world may all of the same baptism, we are believe that You have sent me.’ all Christians trying to go to the Here Jesus invites the world out- same place together. It is a strong CNS PHOTO/PHILIPPINE AIR FORCE/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS side the Church to make its deci- reminder that we are tasked with An aerial view shows pilgrims gathering to hear a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis at Rizal Park in Manila, sion about it on the basis of how finding a way to become united, Philippines, Jan. 18. The view shows only a portion of the Mass site, which a local church official said was more we within the Church deal with to allow the Holy Spirit to work than a mile long. one another. This is powerful and within us.” 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 25, 2015 Pope urges Filipino families: Dream, resist ‘ideological colonization’

BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA

PASAY CITY, Philippines (CNS) — Pope Francis urged Catholic families to dream of how they might fulfill the will of God, while resisting “ideological colonization that tries to destroy the family” through such practices as contracep- tion and same-sex marriage. The pope spoke Jan. 16 to a meeting of families at the Mall of Asia Arena, which was filled to its capacity of 20,000 people. The arena reverberated with people cry- ing out “We love you Lolo Kiko” (Grandpa Kiko, the Filipino nick- name for Francisco) as the pope walked the red carpet, stopping to touch the faithful and bless families who were among those representing the 86 dioceses of the country. Commenting on a reading from CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING the Gospel of St. Matthew, in which Clergy attend Pope Francis’ Mass with bishops, priests and members of St. twice learns God’s will religious orders in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Manila, for the Holy Family from an angel Philippines, Jan. 16. in a dream, Pope Francis said dreaming could serve an analogous purpose in ordinary Christian fami- “Humanae Vitae,” which affirmed dreaming and ideological coloniza- lies. Catholic moral teaching against tion occurred when he was speak- “I very much like this idea of contraception, though he noted that ing off the cuff. dreaming in a family,” the pope it also instructed confessors to show “It is really a timely reminder said. “Every mother and father “compassion in particular cases” of from the Holy Father,” said Arnel dreams of their son or daughter in penitents who had failed to follow Santos of Cainta, Philippines. “That the womb for nine months. Isn’t the teaching. to be able to recapture our capacity that true? You dream of how your Blessed Paul “saw the threat to dream for our families again we son or daughter might be. It isn’t of the destruction of the family by should be resting in the Lord. That possible to have a family without depriving it of children. Paul VI means to pray always.” such dreams. When you lose this was courageous, he was a good pas- Santos and his wife have busy capacity to dream, you lose the tor, and he warned his sheep about schedules as attorneys also raising capacity and energy to love.” the wolves that were approaching.” two children. He told CNS they Pope Francis said such dreaming In 2012, the Philippine gov- “pursue (their) profession a lot,” could provide solutions to family ernment passed a “Responsible and it became easy over 18 years problems and reveal the good quali- Parenthood and Reproductive of marriage to “lose sight of the ties of one’s husband or wife. Then Health Act,” providing for govern- essentials.” he added, to much laughter from ment funding of contraception. Parents pursuing careers and the audience: “Don’t ever lose the Discussing the term “ideological also trying to get better-paying dream of when you were boyfriend colonization” with reporters after work overseas has been a major and girlfriend. Very important, the event, Cardinal Luis Antonio concern of the Church in the that.” Tagle of Manila noted that African Philippines, and the pope heard CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS But the pope noted that St. bishops had told him foreign aid from one woman whose family has Pope Francis is embraced by a child at a home for former street children Joseph’s dreams also revealed to their countries was sometimes been virtually split since the third in Manila, Philippines, Jan. 16. the “dangers, which threatened offered on the condition that they year of her marriage. Jesus and Mary, forcing them to accept “alien” views of sexuality Ediza Pumarada has been mar- flee to Egypt and then to settle in and marriage. ried to her husband, who works in Nazareth. So too, in our time, God At the arena, the Argentine-born Singapore, for 22 years. calls upon us to recognize the dan- pope invoked the rhetoric of anti- “The psychological and emo- gers threatening our own families imperialist revolution to encourage tional burdens were difficult to bear and to protect them from harm.” his Asian listeners: “Just as our peo- in spite of the earnings that working First among these dangers, Pope ples arrived at the maturity to say abroad brought our family,” she Francis said, was what he called an no in the period of colonization, we said in a speech. “ideological colonization that tries families have to be very wise and “Homesickness and loneli- to destroy the family.” strong, with the fortitude to say no ness set in. My adjustments as a “It is not born of the dream that to these initiatives of colonization wife, left alone to take care of our we have with God from prayer, or that could destroy the family.” daughter, assuming both the roles from the mission that God gives us; Pope Francis called on Catholic of being father and the mother for it comes from outside, and that’s families to be “sanctuaries of her, was a real challenge for me. why I say it is colonization,” the respect for life, proclaiming the Keeping our loving relationship and pope said, adding that it referred to sacredness of every human life, our trust for each other, in spite of “materialism and lifestyles which from conception to natural death.” our separation, was even more chal- are destructive of family life and the The pope also urged the audi- lenging.” most basic demands of Christian ence to care for the needy, par- The pope also heard from a deaf morality.” ticularly orphans and the elderly, husband, whose wife is also deaf. Pope Francis went on to say that offering as inspiration a home for The man spoke of the difficulties of the “family is also threatened by rescued street children he had vis- living in virtual isolation, if not for growing efforts on the part of some ited earlier the same day. the help they received from their to redefine the very institution of During his talk, the pope repeat- hearing children, who often sign for CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING marriage, by relativism, by the cul- edly departed from his prepared them. Clergy takes photos of Pope Francis as he greets them at the sign of ture of the ephemeral, by a lack of English text to improvise in his openness to life.” native Spanish, communicating peace during Mass with bishops, priests and members of religious orders The pope praised Blessed with the audience with the aid of Contributing to this story was in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Manila, Philippines, Paul VI for his 1968 encyclical an interpreter. The references to Simone Orendain. Jan. 16.

January 25, 2015 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Indiana Catholic Conference persists in effort to ban death penalty

INDIANAPOLIS — A bill to anything. It doesn’t bring anyone According to the Catholic revoke Indiana’s death penalty back to life.” Randolph added, Mobilizing Network, a national Death Penalty stalled at the gate as Hoosier law- “I think life in prison without INDIANA organization working to end capi- makers decided against giving the parole is a much more severe tal punishment, 18 states includ- Resources include: ban a chance to move. punishment because it gives the CATHOLIC ing the District of Columbia have Pope Francis Statement The Indiana Catholic person more time to think about abolished the death penalty. In calling for an end to the Conference (ICC), the Indiana and live with what they did. Also CONFERENCE recent years, some states have death penalty and life in bishops’ official representa- it gives the person more time for repealed use of the death penalty prison. “A Culture of Life tive for public policy matters repentance and to turn their life BRIGID CURTIS AYER because of the costs. A report and the Death Penalty: A in Indiana, has a long record of around.” by the National Conference of Statement of the USCCB working to repeal the death pen- The bill was filed and assigned State Legislatures (NCSL) said calling for the End of the Use alty in favor of granting convicted to the Senate Corrections and “The teaches the state of New Jersey abolished of the Death Penalty in the persons a sentence of life impris- Criminal Law panel in early that the taking of life is only its death penalty in 2007 largely ”; “No Justice, onment without the possibility January, yet the chairman of justified in cases of self-defense because the state had spent $254 No Healing, No Closure” parole as the preferred option. the panel, Sen. Mike Young, or when society has no other million over 21 years. New a document and YouTube Glenn Tebbe who serves as R-, said he doesn’t option to protect itself from an Mexico followed suit in 2009, video produced by the the executive director for the plan to give the bill a hearing. aggressor. Utilization of the death due to cost. California has spent Indiana Catholic Conference; ICC explained that the Church’s “I believe the state’s use of the penalty is not necessary when more than $4 billion on capital and the Catholic Mobilizing rationale for a death penalty ban death penalty must be judicious, the perpetrator is in custody and punishment since 1978, executing Network can be found at is twofold. Tebbe said it deals reserved for those who commit when there are other appropri- 13 criminals. catholicsmobilizing.org with not only the consequences the most heinous crimes, yet the ate means of punishment. We In Indiana, a 2015 fiscal report of the here and now for protect- death penalty should remain in join the author of this bill in his by the non-partisan Legislative ing society, but also looks at the place,” said Young. For those effort to prevent and address the Services Agency found that the hereafter. reasons, Young said he decided horrendous act, which this bill average cost of a death penalty “Although the Church recog- not to give the bill a hearing. identifies. While we join in your trial is 10 times more costly, over nizes the state’s right to execute Randolph said he felt the bill condemnation of this behavior, $500,000. In contrast, the same criminals, the state has the ability could move this year if enough we believe there are more moral study found that the average trial to protect society from violent pressure was put on Sen. Young ways in which to seek restitu- for a life-without-parole case offenders with life imprison- from people who support the ban. tion.” costs around $50,000. ment without parole. Therefore, Randolph said, “It’s going to take the death penalty is unnecessary. outside influence to get this bill Also, the Church places great to move. People need to contact value on the offender’s possibility their elected officials on this of repentance,” said Tebbe. “It issue.” may take a person nearly a life- According to the Death Seeing with the Eyes time in prison to repent. But each Penalty Information Center, 14 human life, created in the image Hoosiers have been sentenced of the Heart (Eph 1:18): and likeness of God, is loved by to death and await execution. Cultivating a Sacramental Imagination God.” Since 1979 nearly 1,500 people Senate Bill 136, authored by have been executed in the United in an Age of Pornography Sen. Lonnie Randolph, D-East States under capital punish- Chicago, would repeal the use ment laws, 20 were executed in of the death penalty in Indiana. Indiana. In 1995, Indiana changed “The bottom line is there is only its execution method from elec- MARCH 26–28, 2015 one that dictates who should live trocution to lethal injection. and who should die and that’s the Under Indiana law, the governor Man up above.” has authority to grant clemency. Join psychologists, theologians, ministers, and others for a He said, “So who am I to dic- The Senate did hear one bill, tate who among my brothers and which would have expanded the March 26–27 conference or a March 28 workshop for parents and youth sisters should live or die. I’m just death penalty application when a to discuss the effects of pornography on human imagination and relationships. like everyone else who was cre- criminal beheads or dismembers ated by God Almighty.” a person prior to killing them. 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Franciscan’s mission field, but honor for the province,” Father John Paul II. BY PATRICIA ZAPOR would not have time to travel Vaughn said. “We’ve always Steven Hackel, a history pro- there. looked to Serra as the ideal for fessor at University of California The pope said he planned how to preach the Gospel, as he at Riverside who has written WASHINGTON (CNS) — instead to perform the canoniza- said ‘always go forward, never a biography, “Junipero Serra: Surprising even the people who tion ceremony at the Basilica back.’” California’s Founding Father,” have been promoting the saint- of the National Shrine of the Blessed Serra was born in the told CNS he thinks of Blessed hood cause of Blessed Junipero Immaculate Conception, say- village of Petra on the Spanish Serra as one of the little-heralded Serra, Pope Francis announced ing Washington would be a fit- island Mallorca Nov. 24, 1713. “founding fathers” of the United Jan. 15 that in September, he ting location because a statue of After entering the Franciscans, States. Though he was a contem- hopes to canonize the 18th- Blessed Junipero stands in the he obtained a doctorate in porary of George Washington and century Spanish Franciscan who U.S. Capitol. sacred theology at the National Thomas Jefferson, the priest and founded a string of missions The pope also confirmed he University of Blessed Ramon other missionaries who settled across Mexico and California. would visit the United Nations Lull and developed a career as an areas beyond the East Coast were Blessed Serra is credited with in New York. He had already academic and acclaimed preacher crucial to the development of the directly founding nine missions in announced his participation in the in Spain. At the age of 36, he vol- nation as well. California, one in Baja California late-September World Meeting of unteered to go to the New World, “Every region had its mission- in Mexico and with reinvigorating Families in Philadelphia. to Mexico. aries who were founding fathers established missions in Mexico. Asked about widespread spec- As noted in a biography of another sort,” Hackel said. Friars under his tutelage founded ulation that he would visit the of Blessed Serra on the web- Although California fourth- many others across California, U.S.-Mexico border on the same site of the California-based graders study Blessed Serra’s in territory that was then part of trip, Pope Francis said “enter- Santa Barbara Province of the accomplishments in social studies New Spain. ing the United States by crossing Franciscans, the friar first was classes, Hackel said he and the The announcement came when the border from Mexico would assigned to the remote Sierra other missionary founding fathers Pope Francis, aboard a flight be a beautiful thing, as a sign of Gorda region, in what is now are often ignored in history text- from Sri Lanka to the Philippines, brotherhood and of help to the the state of Queretaro, where he books. He said he hopes new explained to reporters his deci- immigrants.” But he said making CNS PHOTO/BOB MULLEN worked among the Pame Indians, attention to Blessed Serra will sion to canonize St. Joseph Vaz, such a visit would raise expecta- A statue of Blessed Junipero Serra some of whom had already been change that. a 17th- and 18th-century mission- tions that he would visit Mexico’s is seen in 2012 outside Mission converted to Catholicism. He then At the time of Blessed Serra’s ary to Sri Lanka, bypassing the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Basilica San Juan Capistrano in spent another decade crisscross- , protesters dem- usual process, including verifica- and he joked that “war could San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Pope ing central Mexico, preaching. onstrated against the action and tion of a second miracle attrib- break out” if he failed to do so. Francis has announced that the In 1758, he was appointed spray-painted graffiti on the walls uted to the saint’s intercession. “There will be time to go to friar will be canonized this year. to head up a group of Spanish of a San Diego museum named On this flight from Manila Mexico later on,” he said. Franciscans sent to evangelize for the friar. Critics, includ- to Rome, Pope Francis said his However, sources familiar and colonize “Baja” and “Alta” ing representatives of Native September trip to the U.S. will with the trip planning have California. He personally estab- Americans, said Blessed Serra take him to Philadelphia, New noted that plans submitted to the lished nine missions in what brutalized Native Americans York and Washington — where Vatican are not always approved, Father Vaughn said he had is now the state of California, and suppressed Indian culture. he intends to canonize Blessed and Pope Francis’ comments heard that Pope Francis con- beginning with Mission San A 1986 report by the Diocese of Junipero Serra — but probably no about the canonization of Blessed sidered Blessed Serra to have Diego de Alcala in present-day Monterey, California, defended other stops. Junipero indicated not all plans already met the sainthood criteria San Diego. He supervised the Blessed Serra, saying his reputa- Pope Francis made his remarks are finalized. because of the way he brought Franciscans who founded 12 tion had been attacked “without Jan. 19, in an hourlong news The vice postulator for the Catholic faith to California more California missions. proof or documentation.” conference with reporters accom- Blessed Serra’s sainthood cause, and the native populations. But He died at age 70 Aug. 28, panying him back to Rome from Franciscan Father John Vaughn, that the pope was ready to move 1784, and is buried at Mission a weeklong trip to Asia. told Catholic News Service he on canonizing the friar came as a San Carlos Borromeo in Carmel, After announcing he would was taken completely by surprise total surprise, he said. California. He was beatified in Francis Rocca contributed to this canonize Blessed Junipero in by the pope’s announcement. 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I. Part I of the “Relatio Synodi” presents the Context and Challenges of the Family in the world today. 1. What do you see as the biggest challenges in our culture today to living the Church’s teaching on marriage and family life? 2. How can the Church better address these challenges and assist persons in living the full commitment of marriage and the values of the Christian family? II. Part II of the “Relatio Synodi” looks at the Gospel of the Family — what revelation tells about the beauty, the role, and the dignity of the family. It stresses the need for a renewed proclamation of the Gospel of the Family. 3. What new ways can the Church use to promote the vocation and mission of marriage and the family? 4. What initiatives can lead people to understand the value of an indissoluble and fruitful marriage as the path to complete personal fulfillment? 5. How can the Church offer assistance to persons in living the Church’s teaching on the family? 6. How can families themselves be agents of evangelization in the world? An invitation from Bishop Rhoades ... 7. How can people be helped to understand that no one is beyond the mercy of God? More specifically, how can this truth be expressed in the Church’s pastoral activity towards wounded and fragile families? Consultation Part III of the “Relatio Synodi” focuses on confronting the situation to discern ways the Church can pastorally care for those in various of the Faithful concrete situations. 8. How can the Church proclaim the Gospel of the Family in a bold and more insistent manner? 9. How can the Church improve its guidance of engaged couples in their preparation for marriage and especially involve a greater commitment of the entire Christian community in this for Synod preparation? 10. How can the Church better accompany married couples in the initial years of marriage? 11. How can the Church provide pastoral care to couples who are united in a civil marriage or who live together outside marriage, guiding them on a path of growth and conversion towards the on the Family Sacrament of Matrimony? 12. How can the Church provide care for wounded families n October 2015, representative bish- (“Instrumentum Laboris”) for the October (separated; divorced and not remarried; divorced and remarried; single-parent families)? Iops from around the world will meet 2015 Synod. 13. How can the Church give pastoral care and attention to persons with homosexual tendencies and to their families? with Pope Francis in the XIV Ordinary I must send my report from our 14. How can the Church promote the beauty and dignity of General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops diocese to the United States Conference of becoming a mother or father and the openness of couples to the loving task of transmitting human life and raising children? to consider the topic: The Vocation and Catholic Bishops in March. I wish to invite 15. How can the Church support parents in fulfilling their Mission of the Family in the Church and the faithful of our diocese to send to me educational mission, especially the duty of transmitting the faith to Contemporary World. The Extraordinary their thoughts and opinions after prayer- their children? General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops fully reflecting on the “Relatio Synodi.” IV. Final Thoughts in October 2014 was a preparation for the which is posted on our diocesan website 16. Are there any other thoughts or reflections that you wish to October 2015 Synod. It issued a docu- and is printed here in this Jan. 25, issue of offer in light of the “Relatio Synodi”? ment called the “Relatio Synodi” that con- Today’s Catholic. I am open to any thoughts, tains proposed reflections in preparation opinions and suggestions that people wish for the 2015 Ordinary Synod. Bishops to share with me. You can do so online throughout the world have been asked to by going to our diocesan website (www. To respond to these questions visit consult with the faithful of their dioceses diocesefwsb.org). I ask that all input be www.diocesefwsb.org regarding the reflections contained in the sent by Feb. 25 so we have time to reflect “Relatio Synodi” and then to present a on the results to prepare my report to the and complete the survey posted. report to the Episcopal Conference. The USCCB. I have prepared some specific Episcopal Conference will then send a questions that I offer for your reflection summary report to the Holy See, which in light of the reflections contained in the will then prepare the “Working Document” “Relatio Synodi.” 8 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 25, 2015 III EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS

THE PASTORAL CHALLENGES OF THE FAMILY IN THE CONTEXT OF EVANGELIZATION

‘RELATIO SYNODI’

Introduction signs of God and human history, in general feeling of powerlessness in parents and become the real victims a twofold yet unique faithfulness the face of socio-cultural realities, of family break-ups. Fathers who 1. The Synod of Bishops, gath- that this reading involves. which oftentimes end in crush- are often absent from their families, ered around the Holy Father, turned 4. With these words in mind, we ing families. Such is the case in not simply for economic reasons, its thoughts to all the families of the have gathered together the results of increasing instances of poverty and need to assume more clearly their world, each with its joys, difficul- our reflections and our discussions unemployment in the workplace, responsibility for children and the ties and hopes. In a special way, the in the following three parts: listen- which at times is a real nightmare or family. The dignity of women Assembly felt a duty to give thanks ing, looking at the situation of the in overwhelming financial difficul- still needs to be defended and to the Lord for the generosity and family today in all its complexities, ties, which discourage the young promoted. In fact, in many places faithfulness of so many Christian both lights and shadows; looking, from marrying. Families often feel today, simply being a woman is a families in responding to their voca- 1. What? do you see as our gaze is fixed on Christ to re- abandoned by the disinterest and source of discrimination and the tion and mission, which they fulfill evaluate, with renewed freshness lack of attention by institutions. The gift of motherhood is often penal- with joy and faith, even when living the biggest challenges and enthusiasm, what revelation, negative impact on the organization ized, rather than esteemed. Not to as a family requires facing obsta- transmitted in the Church’s faith, of society is clear, as seen in the be overlooked is the increasing cles, misunderstandings and suf- in our culture today tells us about the beauty and dignity demographic crisis, in the difficulty violence against women, where they fering. The entire Church and this to living the Church’s of the family; and facing the situa- of raising children, in a hesitancy to become victims, unfortunately, often Synod express to these families our tion, with an eye on the Lord Jesus, welcome new life and in consider- within families and as a result of appreciation, gratitude and encour- teaching on marriage to discern how the Church and soci- ing the presence of older persons the serious and widespread practice agement. During the p rayer vigil and family life? ety can renew their commitment to as a burden. All these can affect a genital mutilation in some cultures. held in St Peter’s Square on 4 the family. person’s emotional balance, which The sexual exploitation of children October 2014 in p reparation can sometimes lead to violence. The is still another scandalous and per- for the Synod on the family, Pope 2. How can the Church PART I State has the responsibility to pass verse reality in present-day society. Francis evoked, in a simple yet laws and create work to ensure the Societies characterized by violence concrete way, the centrality [of the better address these Listening: the context and future of young people and help due to war, terrorism or the presence experience] of the family in every- challenges and assist them realize their plan of forming a of organized crime are witness- one’s lives: “Evening falls on our challenges of the family family. ing the deterioration of the family, assembly. It is the hour at which persons in living the full The Socio-Cultural Context 7. Some cultural and religious above all in big cities, where, in one willingly returns home to meet commitment of mar- 5. Faithful to Christ’s teach- contexts pose particular challenges. their peripheral areas, the so-called at the same table, in the depth of ing, we look to the reality of the In some places, polygamy is still phenomenon of “street-children” is affection, of the good that has been riage and the values of family today in all its complexity, being practiced and in places with on the rise. Furthermore, migration done and received, of the encoun- the Christian family? with both its lights and shadows. long traditions, the custom of “mar- is another sign of the times to be ters, which warm the heart and We turn our thoughts to parents, riage in stages”. In other places, faced and understood in terms of its make it grow, good wine which has- grandparents, brothers and sisters, “arranged marriages” is an endur- onerous consequences to family life. tens the unending feast in the days close and distant relatives and the ing practice. In countries where of man. It is also the weightiest hour bonds between two families forged Catholicism is the minority, many The Importance of Affectivity for one who finds himself face to in Jesus Christ and ceaselessly by marriage. Anthropological and mixed and interreligious marriages in Life face with his own loneliness, in the taught by the Fathers, the masters cultural changes in our times influ- take place, all with their inherent of spirituality and the Church’s 9. Faced with the afore-men- bitter twilight of shattered dreams ence all aspects of life and require difficulties in terms of jurisprudence, tioned social situation, people in and broken plans; how many people Magisterium. The family is uniquely an analytic and diversified approach. Baptism, the upbringing of children important to the Church and in many parts of the world are feeling trudge through the day in the blind The positive aspects are first to be and the mutual respect for each a great need to take care of them- alley of resignation, of abandon- these times, when all believers are highlighted, namely, a greater free- other’s religious freedom, not to invited to think of others rather than selves, to know themselves better, ment, even resentment: in how dom of expression and a better rec- mention the danger of relativism or to live in greater harmony with many homes the wine of joy has themselves, the family needs to be ognition of the rights of women and indifference. At the same time, such rediscovered as the essential agent in their feelings and sentiments and to been less plentiful, and therefore, children, at least in some parts of marriages can exhibit great potential seek to live their affectivity in the also the zest — the very wisdom — the work of evangelization. the world. On the other hand, equal in favouring the spirit of ecumenism 3. At the Extraordinary General best manner possible. These proper for life […]. Let us make our prayer consideration needs to be given to and interreligious dialogue in a har- aspirations can lead to a desire to heard for one another this evening, a Assembly of October, 2014, the the growing danger represented by monious living of diverse religions Bishop of Rome called upon the put greater effort into building rela- prayer for all.” a troubling individualism which in the same place. Even outside tionships of self-giving and creative 2. Within the family are joys and Synod of Bishops to reflect upon deforms family bonds and ends up Western societies, many places are the critical and invaluable reality of reciprocity, which are empowering trials, deep love and relationships, considering each component of the witnessing an overall increase in the and supportive like those within a which, at times, can be wounded. the family, a reflection which will family as an isolated unit, leading, practice of cohabitation before mar- then be pursued in greater depth family. In this case, however, indi- The family is truly the “school of in some cases, to the idea that a riage or simply cohabitating with vidualism and living only for one’s humanity” (“Gaudium et Spes,” at its Ordinary General Assembly person is formed according to one’s no intention of a legally binding scheduled to take place in October, self is a real danger. The challenge 52), which is much needed today. own desires, which are considered relationship. for the Church is to assist couples Despite the many signs of crisis 2015, as well as during the full year absolute. Added to this is the crisis 8. Many children are born out- between the two synodal events. in the maturation and development in the family institution in various of faith, witnessed among a great side marriage, in great numbers in of their affectivity through fostering areas of the “global village,” the “The ‘convenire in unum’ around many Catholics, which oftentimes some countries, many of whom the Bishop of Rome is already an dialogue, virtue and trust in the mer- desire to marry and form a family underlies the crisis in marriage and subsequently grow up with just ciful love of God. The full commit- remains vibrant, especially among event of grace, in which episcopal the family. one of their parents or in a blended collegiality is made manifest in a ment required in marriage can be a young people, and serves as the 6. One of the poorest aspects of or reconstituted family. Divorces strong antidote to the temptation of basis of the Church’s need to pro- path of spiritual and pastoral dis- contemporary culture is loneliness, are increasing, many times taking cernment.” These were the words a selfish individualism. claim untiringly and with profound arising from the absence of God place solely because of economic 10. Cultural tendencies in today’s conviction the “Gospel of the used by Pope Francis in describing in a person’s life and the fragil- reasons. Oftentimes, children are the synodal experience and indicat- world seem to set no limits on a Family,” entrusted to her together ity of relationships. There is also a a source of contention between person’s affectivity in which every with the revelation of God’s love ing the task at hand: to read both the January 25, 2015 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 9

3. What? new ways can the Church use to pro- mote the vocation and mission of marriage and the family?

4. What initiatives can lead people to under- stand the value of an indissoluble and fruitful CNS PHOTO/TYLER ORSBURN marriage as the path to CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER A family is pictured on a field Leah Gullace prays after receiving her first Communion at Jesus the Divine Word Church in Huntingtown, Md., complete personal ful- in 2013 outside their home in May 3, 2014. Nashville, Kan. The family and how fillment? it has changed in the last several aspect needs to be explored, even find themselves in a variety of situa- family; thus beginning “a dynamic decades was under discussion those which are highly complex. tions. The Christian message always process [which] develops, one 5. How can the Church when the extraordinary Synod of Indeed, nowadays a person’s affec- contains in itself the reality and the which advances gradually with the Bishops convened at the Vatican tivity is very fragile; a narcissistic, dynamic of mercy and truth, which progressive integration of the gifts offer assistance to Oct. 5, 2014 unstable or changeable affectivity meet in Christ. of God” (“Familiaris Consortio,” 9), persons in living the does not always allow a person to in an ongoing conversion to a love grow to maturity. Particularly worri- PART II which saves us from sin and gives Church’s teaching on the family have been redeemed some are the spread of pornography us fullness of life. the family? by Christ (Eph 5:21-32), restored and the commercialization of the Looking at Christ: 14. Jesus Himself, referring to in the image of the Holy Trinity, body, fostered also by a misuse of the Gospel of the Family the original plan of the human cou- the mystery from which every true the Internet and reprehensible situ- ple, reaffirms the indissoluble union 6. How can families love flows. The spousal covenant, ations where people are forced into Looking at Jesus and the Divine between a man and a woman and originating in creation and revealed prostitution. In this context, couples Pedagogy in the History of says to the Pharisees that “for your themselves be agents in the history of salvation, receives are often uncertain, hesitant and Salvation hardness of heart allowed of evangelization in the its full meaning in Christ and His struggling to find ways to grow. 12. In order to “walk among you to divorce your wives, but from Church. Through His Church, Christ Many tend to remain in the early contemporary challenges, the the beginning it was not so.” (Mt 19: world? bestows on marriage and the fam- stages of their affective and sexual decisive condition is to maintain a 8). The indissolubility of marriage ily the grace necessary to witness life. A crisis in a couple’s relation- fixed gaze on Jesus Christ, to pause (“what therefore God has joined to the love of God and to live the ship destabilizes the family and in contemplation and in adora- together, let no man put asunder” 7. How can people life of communion. The Gospel of may lead, through separation and tion of His Face. ... Indeed, every Mt 19:6), is not to be understood as be helped to under- the Family spans the history of the divorce, to serious consequences time we return to the source of the a “yoke” imposed on persons but world from the creation of man in for adults, children and society as a Christian experience, new paths and as a “gift” to a husband and wife stand that no one is the image and likeness of God (cf. whole, weakening its individual and undreamed of possibilities open up.” united in marriage. In this way, beyond the mercy of Gn 1: 26-27) until it reaches, at the social bonds. The decline in popu- (Pope Francis, Discourse, 4 October Jesus shows how God’s humbling end of time, its fulfilment in the lation, due to a mentality against 2014). Jesus looked upon the act of coming to earth might always God? More specifi- mystery of the Christ’s Covenant having children and promoted by women and the men He met with accompany the human journey and cally, how can this truth with the wedding of Lamb (cf. Rev the world politics of reproductive love and tenderness, accompanying might heal and transform a hardened 19:9) (cf. John Paul II, Catechesis health, creates not only a situation their steps with patience and mercy, heart with His grace, orientating it be expressed in the on Human Love). in which the relationship between in proclaiming the demands of the towards its benefit, by way of the Church’s pastoral activ- generations is no longer ensured Kingdom of God. cross. The Gospels make clear that The Family in the Church’s but also the danger that, over time, 13. Since the order of creation Jesus’ example is paradigmatic for ity towards wounded Documents this decline will lead to economic is determined by its orientation the Church. In fact, Jesus was born and fragile families? 17. “Throughout the centuries, impoverishment and a loss of hope towards Christ, a distinction needs in a family; He began to work His the Church has maintained her con- in the future. to be made without separating the signs at the wedding of Cana; and stant teaching on marriage and fam- various levels through which God announced the meaning of marriage ily. One of the highest expressions Pastoral Challenges communicates to humanity the as the fullness of revelation, which marriage between and Eve as of this teaching was proposed by 11. In this regard, the Church grace of the covenant. By reason of restores the original divine plan. (Mt the solid foundation of the family. the Second Vatican Council, in the is conscious of the need to offer a the divine pedagogy, according to 19:3). At the same time, however, God not only created human beings Pastoral Constitution “Gaudium et particularly meaningful word of which the order of creation develops He put what He taught into practice male and female (Gen 1:27), but He Spes,” which devotes an entire chap- hope, which must be done based through successive stages to the and manifested the true meaning also blessed them so they might be ter to promoting the dignity of mar- on the conviction that the human moment of redemption, we need of mercy, clearly illustrated in His fruitful and multiply. (Gen 1:28). riage and the family. (cf. “Gaudium person comes from God, and that, to understand the newness of the meeting with the Samaritan woman For this reason, “a man leaves his et Spes,” 47-52). This document consequently, any reconsideration sacrament of Marriage in continuity (Jn 4:1-30) and with the adulteress. father and his mother and cleaves defined marriage as a community of the great question on the meaning with natural marriage in its origin, (Jn 8:1-11). By looking at the sinner to his wife and the two become one of life and love (cf. “Gaudium et of human existence can be respon- that is, the manner of God’s sav- with love, Jesus leads the person to flesh.” (Gen 2:24). This union was Spes,” 48), placing love at the center sive to humanity’s most profound ing action in both creation and the repentance and conversion (“Go and corrupted by sin and became the of the family and manifesting, at expectations. The great values of Christian life. In creation, because sin no more”), which is the basis for historical form of marriage among the same time, the truth of this love marriage and the Christian family all things were made through forgiveness. the People of God, for which Moses in counter distinction to the vari- correspond to the search that char- Christ and for Him (cf. Col 1:16), granted the possibility of issuing a ous forms of reductionism present acterizes human existence, even in Christians “gladly and reverently lay The Family in God’s Salvific Plan bill of divorce. (cf. Dt 24: 1ff.). This in contemporary culture. The ‘true these times of individualism and bare the seeds of the Word which 15. The words of eternal life, was the principal practice in the love between husband and wife’ hedonism. People need to be accept- lie hidden among their fellows; which Jesus gave to His disciples, time of Jesus. With Christ’s coming (“Gaudium et Spes,” 49) implies a ed in the concrete circumstances of they ought to follow attentively the included the teaching on marriage and His reconciling a fallen world mutual gift of self and includes and life. We need to know how to sup- profound changes which are tak- and the family. Jesus’ teaching through His redemption, the period integrates the sexual and affective port them in their searching and to ing place among peoples.” (“Ad allows us to distinguish three basic begun by Moses ended. aspects, according to the divine plan encourage them in their hunger for Gentes,” 11). In the Christian life, stages in God’s plan for marriage 16. Jesus, who reconciled all (cf. “Gaudium et Spes,” 48-49). God and their wish to feel fully part the reception of Baptism brings the and the family. In the beginning, things in Himself, restored mar- Furthermore, “ Gaudium et Spes,” of the Church, also including those believer into the Church through there is the original family, when riage and the family to their original 48 emphasizes the grounding of the who have experienced failure or the domestic church, namely, the God the Creator instituted the first form. (Mk 10:1-12). Marriage and spouses in Christ. Christ the Lord 10 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 25, 2015 ‘comes into the lives of married God. At the same time, the Church Christians through the Sacrament is conscious of the weakness of of Matrimony,’ and remains many of her children who are with them. In the Incarnation, He struggling in their journey of faith. assumes human love, purifies it and “Consequently, without detracting brings it to fulfillment. Through from the evangelical ideal, they His Spirit, He enables the bride and need to accompany with mercy groom to live their love and makes and patience the eventual stages of that love permeate every part of personal growth as these progres- their lives of faith, hope and charity. sively occur. [...] A small step in the In this way, the bride and groom midst of great human limitations can are, so to speak, consecrated and, be more pleasing to God than a life through His grace, they build up the that outwardly appears in order and Body of Christ and are a domestic passes the day without confronting church (cf. “Lumen Gentium,” 11), great difficulties. Everyone needs so that the Church, in order fully to to be touched by the comfort and understand her mystery, looks to the attraction of God’s saving love, Christian family, which manifests which is mysteriously at work in her in a real way” (Instrumentum each person, above and beyond their Laboris, 4). faults and failings.” (“Evangelii 18. “In the wake of Vatican II, Gaudium,” 44). the papal Magisterium has further 25. In considering a pastoral refined the doctrine on marriage approach towards people who have and the family. In a special way, contracted a civil marriage, who are Blessed Pope Paul VI, in his divorced and remarried or simply Encyclical “Humanae Vitae,” dis- living together, the Church has played the intimate bond between the responsibility of helping them conjugal love and the generation of understand the divine pedagogy life. Pope St. John Paul II devoted of grace in their lives and offering special attention to the family in them assistance so they can reach his catechesis on human love, his the fullness of the God’s plan for Letter to Families (“Gratissimam them. Looking to Christ, whose Sane’) and, especially, his Apostolic light illumines every person (cf. Jn Exhortation “ Familiaris Consortio.” 1: 9; “Gaudium et Spes,” 22), the In these documents, the Pope called Church turns with love to those who the family the ‘way of the Church,’ participate in her life in an incom- gave an overview on the vocation plete manner, recognizing that the of man and woman to love and grace of God works also in their proposed the basic guidelines for the lives by giving them the courage to pastoral care of the family and the do good, to care for one another in presence of the family in society. In love and to be of service to the com- specifically treating ‘conjugal love’ munity in which they live and work. (cf. “ Familiaris Consortio,’ 13), he 26. The Church looks with con- described how the spouses, through cern at the distrust of many young their mutual love, receive the gift people in relation to a commitment of the Spirit of Christ and live their in marriage and suffers at the haste call to holiness.” (“Instrumentum with which many of the faithful Laboris,” 5). decide to put an end to the obliga- 19. “Pope Benedict XVI, in his CNS PHOTO/NANCY WIECHEC tion they assumed and to take on Encyclical “Deus Caritas Est,” Alex and Hilda Ramirez enjoy a dance lesson as married couples gather for a social at St. Timothy’s Church in another. These lay people, who again took up the topic of the Mesa, Ariz., Sept. 26, 2014. The parish has several opportunities throughout the year for husbands and wives to are members of the Church, need truth of the love between man and get together for spiritual renewal, socials and marital support. pastoral attention that is merciful woman, which is fully understood and encouraging, so they might only in light of the love of Christ adequately determine their situation. Crucified (cf. “Deus Caritas Est,” Young people, who are baptized, 2). The Pope emphasized that ‘mar- The Indissolubility of Marriage and and for Him (cf. Col 1:16), the ness, in a credible way, to the beau- should be encouraged to understand riage based on an exclusive and the Joy of Sharing Life Together Second Vatican Council wished ty of an indissoluble marriage, while that the sacrament of Marriage can definitive love becomes the icon 21. Mutual self-giving in the to express appreciation for natural always remaining faithful to each enrich their prospects of love and of the relationship between God Sacrament of Marriage is grounded marriage and the valid elements other. Within the family, “which they can be sustained by the grace and His people and vice versa. in the grace of Baptism, which present in other religions (cf. Nostra could be called a domestic church” of Christ in the sacrament and by God’s way of loving becomes the establishes in all its recipients a Aetate, 2) and cultures, despite their (“Lumen Gentium,” 11), a person the possibility of participating fully measure of human love.’ (“Deus foundational covenant with Christ in limitations and shortcomings (cf. begins a Church experience of in the life of the Church. Caritas Est,” 11). Moreover, in his the Church. In accepting each other “Redemptoris Missio,” 55). The communion among persons, which 27. In this regard, a new aspect Encyclical “Caritas in Veritate,” he and with Christ’s grace, the engaged presence of the seeds of the Word reflects, through grace, the Mystery of family ministry is requiring emphasizes the importance of love couple promises a total self-giving, in these cultures (cf. “ Ad Gentes,” of the Holy Trinity. “In a family, a attention today — the reality of as the principle of life in society (cf. faithfulness and openness to new 11) could even be applied, in some person learns endurance, the joy of civil marriages between a man and “Caritas in Veritate,” 44), the place life. The married couple recognizes ways, to marriage and the family in work, fraternal love, and generosity woman, traditional marriages and, where a person learns to experience these elements as constitutive in so many societies and non-Christian in forgiving others — repeatedly taking into consideration the differ- the common good.” (“Instrumentum marriage, gifts offered to them by peoples. Valid elements, therefore, at times — and above all divine ences involved, even cohabitation. Laboris,” 6). God, which they take seriously in exist in some forms outside of worship in prayer and the offering When a union reaches a particular 20. “Pope Francis, in his their mutual commitment, in God’s Christian marriage — based on a of one’s life.” (Catechism of the stability, legally recognized, char- Encyclical “Lumen Fidei,” treating name and in the presence of the stable and true relationship of a man Catholic Church, 1657). The Holy acterized by deep affection and the connection between the fam- Church. Faith facilitates the pos- and a woman — which, in any case, Family of Nazareth is a wondrous responsibility for children and ily and faith, writes: ‘Encountering sibility of assuming the benefits of might be oriented towards Christian model in whose school we “under- showing an ability to overcome tri- Christ, letting themselves (young marriage as commitments that are marriage. With an eye to the popular stand why we have to maintain als, these unions can offer occasions people) be caught up in and guided sustainable through the help of the wisdom of different peoples and spiritual discipline, if we wish to fol- for guidance with an eye towards by His love, enlarges the horizons grace of the sacrament. God con- cultures, the Church also recognizes low the teachings of the Gospel and the eventual celebration of the of existence, gives it a firm hope secrates the love of husband and this type of family as the basic, nec- become Christ’s disciples.” (Blessed Sacrament of Marriage. Oftentimes, which will not disappoint. Faith is wife and confirms the indissoluble essary and fruitful unit for human- Pope Paul VI, Address at Nazareth, a couple lives together without the no refuge for the fainthearted, but character of their love, offering ity’s life together. 5 January 1964). The Gospel of the possibility of a future marriage and something that enhances our lives. them assistance to live their faithful- Family also nourishes the seeds that without any intention of a legally It makes us aware of a magnificent ness, mutual complementarity and The Truth and Beauty of the Family are still waiting to grow; and serves binding relationship. calling, the vocation of love. It openness to new life. Therefore, the and Mercy Towards Broken and as the basis for caring for those trees 28. In accordance with Christ’s assures us that this love is trust- Church looks to married couples as Fragile Families that might have withered and need mercy, the Church must accompany worthy and worth embracing, for the heart of the entire family, which, 23. With inner joy and deep treatment. with attention and care the weakest it is based on God’s faithfulness in turn, looks to Jesus. comfort, the Church looks to fami- 24. The Church, a sure teacher of her children, who show signs of a which is stronger than our every 22. From the same perspective, lies who remain faithful to the teach- and caring mother, recognizes that wounded and lost love, by restoring weakness.’ (“Lumen Fidei,” 53)” in keeping with the teaching of the ings of the Gospel, encouraging the only marriage bond for those in them hope and confidence, like (“Instrumentum Laboris,” 7). Apostle who said that the whole them and thanking them for the tes- who are baptized is sacramental and the beacon of a lighthouse in a port of creation was planned in Christ timony they offer. In fact, they wit- any breach of it is against the will of or a torch carried among the people January 25, 2015 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 11 to enlighten those who have lost Catholic families, by reason of the communion and fruitfulness. This of the Church’s pastoral practice in their way or who are in the midst grace of the sacrament of Marriage, does not consist in merely present- light of the Gospel of the Family of a storm. Conscious that the most are called upon to be the active ing a set of rules but in espousing and replacing its current emphasis merciful thing is to tell the truth in agents in every pastoral activity on values, which respond to the needs on individuals. For this reason, the love, we go beyond compassion. behalf of the family. of those who find themselves today, synod fathers repeatedly insisted Merciful love, as it attracts and 31. The primacy of grace needs even in the most secularized of on renewal in the training of priests unites, transforms and elevates. It to be highlighted and, consequently, countries. and other pastoral workers with a is an invitation to conversion. We the possibilities that the Spirit 34. The Word of God is the greater involvement of families. understand the Lord’s attitude in the provides in the sacrament. It is a source of life and spirituality for the 38. They equally highlighted same way; He does not condemn question of allowing people to expe- family. All pastoral work on behalf the fact that evangelization needs 8. How can? the Church the adulterous woman, but asks her rience that the Gospel of the Family of the family must allow people to to clearly denounce cultural, social, to sin no more. (Jn 8: 1-11). is a joy which “fills hearts and be interiorly fashioned and formed political and economic factors, such proclaim the Gospel of the lives,” because in Christ we are “set as members of the domestic church as the excessive importance given Family in a bold and more free from sin, sorrow, inner empti- through the Church’s prayerful read- to market logic which prevents Part III ness and loneliness” (“Evangelii ing of Sacred Scripture. The Word authentic family life and leads to insistent manner? Gaudium,” 1). Bearing in mind the of God is not only good news in discrimination, poverty, exclu- Facing the Situation: Parable of the Sower (cf. Mt 13; 3), a person’s private life, but also a sion and violence. Consequently, Pastoral Perspectives our task is to cooperate in the sow- criterion of judgment and a light in dialogue and cooperation need 9. How can the Church ing; the rest is God’s work; nor must discerning the various challenges to be developed with the social improve its guidance of Proclaiming the Gospel of the we forget that, in preaching about which married couples and families entities and encouragement given Family Today in Various Contexts the family, the Church is a sign of encounter. to Christian lay people who are engaged couples in their 29. Discussion at the synod has contradiction. 35. At the same time, many involved in the cultural and socio- preparation for marriage and allowed for agreement on some of 32. Consequently, this work calls synod fathers insisted on a more political fields. especially involve a greater the more urgent pastoral needs to be for missionary conversion by every- positive approach to the richness of addressed in the particular Churches, one in the Church, that is, not stop- various religious experiences, with- Guiding Engaged Couples in Their commitment of the entire in communion cum Petro et sub ping at proclaiming a message that out overlooking the inherent dif- Preparation for Marriage Christian community in this is perceived to be merely theoretical, ficulties. In these different religious Petro. Proclaiming the Gospel of 39. The complex social reality preparation? the Family is urgently needed in the with no connection to people’s real realities and in the great cultural and the changes affecting the fam- work of evangelization. The Church problems. We must continually bear diversity which characterizes coun- ily today require a greater effort has to carry this out with the tender- in mind that the crisis of faith has tries, the positive possibilities should on the part of the whole Christian 10. How can the Church ness of a mother and the clarity of led to a crisis in marriage and the be appreciated first and then on this community in preparing those a teacher (cf. Eph 4: 15), in faith- family and, consequently, the trans- basis evaluate their limitations and who are about to be married. The better accompany married fulness to the mercy displayed in mission of faith itself from parents deficiencies. importance of the virtues needs to couples in the initial years Christ’s kenosis. Truth became flesh to children has often been inter- 36. Christian marriage is a voca- be included, among these, chastity, in human weakness, not to condemn rupted. If we confront the situation tion which is undertaken with due which is invaluable in the genuine of marriage? it but to save it. (cf. Gn 3: 16, 17). with a strong faith, the imposition preparation in a journey of faith with growth of love between persons. In of certain cultural perspectives that a proper process of discernment 30. Evangelizing is the shared this regard, the synod fathers jointly 11. How can the Church responsibility of all God’s people, weaken the family is of no impor- and is not to be considered only a insisted on the need to involve each according to one’s ministry tance. cultural tradition or social or legal more extensively the entire com- provide pastoral care to and charism. Without the joyous 33. Conversion also needs to requirement. Therefore, formation munity by favouring the witness couples who are united in testimony of married people and be seen in the language we use, so is needed to accompany the person of families themselves and includ- families, proclamation, even if that it might prove to be effectively and couple in such a way that the ing preparation for marriage in the a civil marriage or who live done in its proper way, risks being meaningful. Proclamation needs real-life experience of the entire course of Christian Initiation as together outside marriage, misunderstood or lost in a flurry to create an experience where the ecclesial community can be added well as emphasizing the connection of words which is characteristic of Gospel of the Family responds to to the teaching of the contents of the between marriage and the other guiding them on a path society today (cf. “Novo Millennio the deepest expectations of a person: faith. sacraments. Likewise, they felt that of growth and conversion a response to each’s dignity and 37. The synod fathers repeat- Ineunte,” 50). On various occasions, specific programs were needed in towards the Sacrament of the synod fathers emphasized that complete fulfillment in reciprocity, edly called for a thorough renewal preparing couples for marriage, pro- grams that create a true experience Matrimony? of participation in ecclesial life and thoroughly treat the various aspects of family life. 12. How can the Church provide care for wounded Accompanying the Married Couple in the Initial Years of Marriage families (separated; 40. The initial years of marriage divorced and not remarried; are a vital and sensitive period dur- divorced and remarried; ing which couples become more aware of the challenges and mean- single-parent families)? ing of married life. Consequently, pastoral accompaniment needs to go beyond the actual celebration of the 13. How can the Church Sacrament. (“Familiaris Consortio,” give pastoral care and atten- Part III). In this regard, experienced tion to persons with homo- couples are of great importance in any pastoral activity. The parish is sexual tendencies and to the ideal place for these experienced their families? couples to be of service to younger couples. Married couples need encouragement in a basic openness 14. How can the Church to the great gift of children. The importance of a family spiritual- promote the beauty and ity and prayer needs emphasis so dignity of becoming a moth- couples might be encouraged to er or father and the open- meet regularly to promote growth in their spiritual life and solidarity ness of couples to the loving in the concrete demands of life. task of transmitting human Meaningful liturgies, devotional practices and the Eucharist cele- life and raising children? brated for entire families were men- tioned as vital factors in fostering evangelization through the family. 15. How can the Church support parents in fulfilling Pastoral Care for Couples Civilly their educational mission, Married or Living Together 41. While continuing to proclaim especially the duty of trans- CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING and foster Christian marriage, the mitting the faith to their Luisana Puocci and Elise Natale, 10, attend an Oct. 4, 2014 prayer vigil led by Pope Francis for the extraordinary synod also encourages pastoral dis- children? Synod of Bishops on the family in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. cernment of the situations of a great 12 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 25, 2015 many who no longer live this reality. to the Gospel of the Family and indispensable for pastorally guiding 48. A great number of synod able to offer free advice to the con- Entering into pastoral dialogue with acknowledging that separation and persons who are separated, divorced fathers emphasized the need to cerned parties on the validity of their these persons is needed to distin- divorce are always wounds which or abandoned. Respect needs to be make the procedure in cases of nul- marriage. This work could be done guish elements in their lives that causes deep suffering to the mar- primarily given to the suffering of lity more accessible and less time- in an office or by qualified persons. can lead to a greater openness to the ried couple and to their children, the those who have unjustly endured consuming. They proposed, among (cf.“Dignitas Connubii, art.” 113, 1). Gospel of Marriage in its fullness. synod fathers felt the urgent need separation, divorce or abandonment, others, the dispensation of the 50. Divorced people who have Pastors ought to identify elements to embark on a new pastoral course or those who have been subjected requirement of second instance for not remarried, who oftentimes bear that can foster evangelization and based on the present reality of weak- to the maltreatment of a husband confirming sentences; the possibil- witness to their promise of faith- human and spiritual growth. A new nesses within the family, knowing or a wife, which interrupts their life ity of establishing an administrative fulness in marriage, ought to be element in today’s pastoral activity oftentimes that couples are more together. To forgive such an injustice means under the jurisdiction of the encouraged to find in the Eucharist is sensitivity to the positive aspects “enduring” situations of suffering is not easy, but grace makes this diocesan bishop; and a simple pro- the nourishment they need to sustain of civilly celebrated marriages and, than freely choosing them. These journey possible. Pastoral activity, cess to be used in cases where nul- them in their present state of life. with obvious differences, cohabita- situations vary because of personal, then, needs to be geared towards lity is clearly evident. Some synod The local community and pastors tion. While clearly presenting the cultural and socio- economic fac- reconciliation or mediation of differ- fathers, however, were opposed ought to accompany these people Christian message, the Church also tors. Therefore, solutions need to be ences, which might even take place to this proposal, because they felt with solicitude, particularly when needs to indicate the constructive considered in a variety of ways, as in specialized “listening centres” that it would not guarantee a reli- children are involved or when in elements in these situations that do suggested by Pope St. John Paul II established in dioceses. At the same able judgment. In all these cases, serious financial difficulty. not yet or no longer correspond to it. (cf. “Familiaris Consortio,” 84). time, the synod fathers emphasized the synod fathers emphasized the 51. Likewise, those who are 42. The synod fathers also noted 46. All families should, above the necessity of addressing, in a primary character of ascertaining the divorced and remarried require care- in many countries an “an increas- all, be treated with respect and love faithful and constructive fashion, truth about the validity of the mar- ful discernment and an accompani- ing number of people live together and accompanied on their journey the consequences of separation or riage bond. Among other proposals, ment of great respect. Language or ad experimentum, in unions which as Christ accompanied the dis- divorce on children, in every case the role which faith plays in persons behavior that might make them feel have not been religiously or civ- ciples on the road to Emmaus. In a the innocent victims of the situa- who marry could possibly be exam- an object of discrimination should illy recognized” (“Instrumentum particular way, the words of Pope tion. Children must not become an ined in ascertaining the validity of be avoided, all the while encourag- Laboris,” 81). In some countries, Francis apply in these situations: “object” of contention. Instead, every the sacrament of Marriage, all the ing them to participate in the life of this occurs especially in traditional “The Church will have to initiate suitable means ought to be sought while maintaining that the marriage the community. The Christian com- marriages that are arranged between everyone — priests, religious and to ensure that they can overcome of two baptized Christians is always munity’s care of such persons is not families and often celebrated in dif- laity — into this ‘art of accompani- the trauma of a family break-up a sacrament. to be considered a weakening of its ferent stages. Other countries are ment,’ which teaches us to remove and grow as serenely as possible. 49. In streamlining the procedure faith and testimony to the indissolu- witnessing a continual increase in our sandals before the sacred ground In each case, the Church is always of marriage cases, many synod bility of marriage, but, precisely in the number of those who, after hav- of the other (cf. Ex 3: 5). The pace to point out the injustice that very fathers requested the preparation of this way, the community is seen to ing lived together for a long period, of this accompaniment must be often is associated with divorce. a sufficient number of persons — express its charity. request the celebration of marriage steady and reassuring, reflecting a Special attention is to be given in the clerics and lay people — entirely 52. The synod father also con- in Church. Simply to live together closeness and compassion which, at guidance of single-parent families. dedicated to this work, which will sidered the possibility of giving is often a choice based on a general the same time, heals, liberates and Women in this situation ought to require the increased responsibility the divorced and remarried access attitude opposed to anything insti- encourages growth in the Christian receive special assistance so they can of the diocesan bishop, who could to the sacraments of Penance and tutional or definitive; it can also be life” (“Evangelii Gaudium,” 169). bear the responsibility of providing a designate in his diocese specially the Eucharist. Some synod fathers done while awaiting more security 47. A special discernment is home and raising their children. trained counselors who would be insisted on maintaining the present in life (a steady job and income). regulations, because of the constitu- Finally, in some countries de facto tive relationship between participa- marriages are very numerous, not tion in the Eucharist and commu- because of a rejection of Christian nion with the Church as well as the values concerning the family and teaching on the indissoluble char- matrimony but primarily because acter of marriage. Others expressed celebrating a marriage is too expen- a more individualized approach, sive. As a result, material poverty permitting access in certain situa- leads people into de facto unions. tions and with certain well-defined 43. All these situations require conditions, primarily in irreversible a constructive response, seeking to situations and those involving moral transform them into opportunities obligations towards children who that can lead to an actual marriage would have to endure unjust suffer- and a family in conformity with the ing. Access to the sacraments might Gospel. These couples need to be take place if preceded by a peni- provided for and guided patiently tential practice, determined by the and discreetly. With this in mind, diocesan bishop. The subject needs the witness of authentic Christian to be thoroughly examined, bearing families is particularly appealing and in mind the distinction between an important as agents in the evangeli- objective sinful situation and exten- zation of the family. uating circumstances, given that “imputability and responsibility for Caring for Broken families (Persons an action can be diminished or even who are Separated, Divorced, nullified by ignorance, inadvertence, Divorced and Remarried and duress, fear, habit, inordinate attach- Single-Parent Families) ments and other psychological or 44. Married couples with prob- social factors” (Catechism of the lems in their relationship should be Catholic Church, 1735). able to count on the assistance and 53. Some synod fathers main- guidance of the Church. The pasto- tained that divorced and remarried ral work of charity and mercy seeks persons or those living together can to help persons recover and restore have fruitful recourse to a spiritual relationships. Experience shows that communion. Others raised the ques- with proper assistance and acts of tion as to why, then, they cannot reconciliation, though grace, a great have access “sacramentally.” As a percentage of troubled marriages result, the synod fathers requested find a solution in a satisfying man- that further theological study in the ner. To know how to forgive and to matter might point out the specifics feel forgiven is a basic experience of the two forms and their associa- in family life. Forgiveness between tion with the theology of marriage. husband and wife permits a couple 54. The problems relative to to experience a never-ending love mixed marriages were frequently that does not pass away. (cf. 1 Cor raised in the interventions of the 13:8). At times, this is difficult, but synod fathers. The differences in those who have received God’s the matrimonial regulations of the forgiveness are given the strength Orthodox Churches creates seri- to offer a genuine forgiveness that ous problems in some cases, which regenerates persons. require due consideration in the 45. The necessity for coura- work of ecumenism. Analogously, CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING the contribution of the dialogue with geous pastoral choices was particu- A family walks away after presenting the offertory gifts to Pope Francis during the canonization Mass of six larly evident at the synod. Strongly other religions would be important Indian and Italian in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Nov. 23, 2014. reconfirming their faithfulness for interreligious marriages. January 25, 2015 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 13 Pastoral Attention towards Persons with Homosexual Tendencies 55. Some families have members who have a homosexual tendency. In this regard, the synod fathers asked themselves what pastoral attention might be appropriate for them in accordance with the Church’s teaching: “There are abso- lutely no grounds for considering homosexual unions to be in any way 16. Are there? any other similar or even remotely analogous to God’s plan for marriage and thoughts or reflections family.” Nevertheless, men and that you wish to offer women with a homosexual tendency ought to be received with respect in light of the “Relatio and sensitivity. “Every sign of Synodi”? unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided” (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Considerations Regarding Proposals to Give Legal Recognition to Unions Between Homosexual Persons, 4). 56. Exerting pressure in this daughter to a person who has been Conclusion local churches in the intervening ops and with the involvement of regard on the Pastors of the Church deprived of this dignity. year leading to the XIV Ordinary all God’s people, the Holy Spirit is totally unacceptable: this is equal- 59. Affectivity needs assis- 62. These proposed reflections, General Assembly of the Synod will guide us in finding the road to ly so for international organizations tance, also in marriage, as a path the fruit of the synodal work which of Bishops, scheduled for October, truth and mercy for all. This has who link their financial assistance to to maturity in the ever-deepening took place in great freedom and 2015, to treat The Vocation and been the wish of Pope Francis from poorer countries with the introduc- acceptance of the other and an ever- with a spirit of reciprocal listen- Mission of the Family in the Church the beginning of our work, when tion of laws which establish “mar- fuller gift of self. This necessitates ing, are intended to raise ques- and in the Contemporary World. he invited us to be courageous in riage” between persons of the same offering programmes of formation tions and indicate points of view These are not decisions taken nor faith and to humbly and honestly sex. that nourish married life and the which will later be developed and are they easy subjects. Nevertheless, embrace the truth in charity. importance of the laity providing clarified through reflection in the in the collegial journey of the bish- The Transmission of Life and the an accompaniment, which consists Challenges of a Declining Birthrate in a life of witness. Undoubtedly, 57. Today, the diffusion of a the example of a faithful and deep mentality which reduces the genera- love is of great assistance; a love tion of human life to accommodate shown in tenderness and respect; a an individual’s or couple’s plans love that is capable of growing over is easily observable. Sometimes, time; and a love that, in the very act economic factors are burdensome, of opening itself to the generation of contributing to a sharp drop in the life, creates a transcendent mystical birthrate that weakens the social experience. fabric, thus compromising relations between generations and rendering a Upbringing and the Role of the future outlook uncertain. Openness Family in Evangelization to life is an intrinsic requirement 60. One of the fundamental of married love. In this regard, challenges facing families today is THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS PRESENTS the Church supports families who undoubtedly that of raising children, accept, raise and affectionately made all the more difficult and embrace children with various dis- complex by today’s cultural reality abilities. and the great influence of the media. SERVUS OMNIUM 58. Pastoral work in this area Consideration, then, needs to be needs to start with listening to given to the needs and expectations people and acknowledging the of families, who are able to bear beauty and truth of an unconditional witness, in their daily lives, to the openness to life, which is needed, if family as a place of growth in the human life is to be lived fully. This concrete and essential transmission serves as the basis for an appropri- of the virtues which give form to 2015 LECTURE ate teaching regarding the natural our existence. Parents, then, are able methods for responsible procreation, freely to choose the type of educa- LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM POPE FRANCIS which allow a couple to live, in a tion for their children, according to harmonious and conscious manner, their convictions. the loving communication between 61. In this regard, the Church SPEAKER: husband and wife in all its aspects, can assume a valuable role in along with their responsibility at supporting families, starting with CHRIS LOWNEY procreating life. In this regard, we Christian Initiation, by being wel- should return to the message of the coming communities. More than CHAIR, CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES Encyclical “ Humanae Vitae” of ever, these communities today are Blessed Pope Paul VI, which high- to offer support to parents, in com- lights the need to respect the dignity plex situations and everyday life, in of the person in morally assess- their work of raising their children, ing methods in regulating births. accompanying children, adolescents FEBRUARY 17, 2015 The adoption of children, orphans and young people in their develop- and the abandoned and accepting ment through personalized pastoral 7-8:45 A.M. them as one’s own is a specific programs, capable of introducing form of the family apostolate (cf. them to the full meaning of life and “Apostolicam Actuositatem,” III, encouraging them in their choices USF ROBERT GOLDSTINE 11), and oftentimes called for and and responsibilities, lived in the light encouraged by the Magisterium of the Gospel. Mary, in her tender- PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (cf. “Familiaris Consortio,” III, II; ness, mercy and maternal sensitivity “Evangelium Vitae,” IV, 93). The can nourish the hunger of humanity 431 W. BERRY STREET, FORT WAYNE, IN choice of adoption or foster parent- and life itself. Therefore, families ing expresses a particular fruitful- and the Christian people should ness of married life, not simply in seek her intercession. Pastoral work For more information: the case of sterility. Such a choice and Marian devotion are an appro- sf.edu/servus-omnium is a powerful sign of family love, priate starting point for proclaiming Dr. Lance Richey, 260-399-8112, [email protected] an occasion to witness to one’s faith the Gospel of the Family. and to restore the dignity of a son or 14 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 25, 2015 Supreme Court agrees Pope thanks Catholics to take up same-sex for helping Haiti, says marriage cases this term much more left to do WASHINGTON (CNS) — The ews riefs VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Supreme Court Jan. 16 agreed to N B Francis thanked Catholics world- hear four cases over the constitu- wide for helping people in Haiti tionality of same-sex marriage, tack- recover from a devastating earth- ling the questions of whether the TRIBUTE TO THE REV. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. quake, but said “there is still much 14th Amendment requires states to work left to do.” Marking the fifth allow such marriages and whether it anniversary of the magnitude 7 requires them to recognize same-sex earthquake that destroyed large parts marriages licensed in other states. of Haiti Jan. 12, 2010, the pope In brief orders, the court accepted met with international and church- petitions from Tennessee, Michigan, based agencies, bishops and reli- Kentucky and Ohio, consolidating gious involved in offering assistance them into one hearing that will be to those affected by the tragedy. held probably in late April, meaning The Haitian government maintains a decision would likely come before that 316,000 people were killed, the end of the term in late June. The more than 300,000 were injured and court allotted an unusually lengthy 1.5 million were displaced. Those period of time for oral arguments, attending the Jan. 10 papal audience two and a half hours, compared to a were taking part in a one-day confer- typical 60-minute period. As of Jan. ence the same day organized by the 16, 36 states allow same-sex mar- Pontifical Council Cor Unum and riages, either under court rulings or the Pontifical Commission for Latin state laws. In the other 14 states, they America to revive interest and com- are prohibited, but those bans are all mitment to reconstruction in Haiti. under legal challenge. The pope told participants that con- tinued aid must focus on assisting the whole human person, which includes Pope proclaims Sri meeting their spiritual and human Lanka’s first saint, right needs as well as material assistance. Catholic charitable activity must also to religious freedom be done in communion with the rest COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (CNS) — of the Church, he said, “because Canonizing Sri Lanka’s first saint, none of us works for himself, but in who ministered to Catholics under the name of Christ, who showed us persecution three centuries earlier, the path of service.” Pope Francis proclaimed what he called the “fundamental human right” of religious freedom. “Each CNS PHOTO/ANTHONY D. ALONZO, NORTHWEST INDIANA CATHOLIC U.S. Dominicans discover individual must be free, alone or in A choir sings spiritual selections Jan. 11 during the Gary Diocese’s annual tribute to the Rev. service, deep faith in Iraqi association with others, to seek the truth, and to openly express his or Martin Luther King Jr. at Holy Angels Cathedral in Gary. The concert choir of the Wirt/ counterparts her religious convictions, free from Emerson Visual and Performing Arts High Ability Academy performed under the direction of BEIRUT (CNS) — Three U.S. intimidation and external compul- Dominican sisters visiting displaced sion,” the pope said Jan. 14, before Marion Lynn Boynes. The cathedral parish has hosted the King commemoration in each of Christians in Iraqi Kurdistan encoun- a congregation of more than 500,000 its eight years. tered a witness of service and deep in a beachfront park on the Indian faith. They had traveled to Iraq Ocean. Pope Francis gave his hom- on a mission of solidarity with the ily half an hour after canonizing Iraqi Dominicans, who are among St. Joseph Vaz, a 17th- and 18th- The bill would prohibit the feder- tor of campus ministry at Quincy Larry Snyder as the new president the more than 100,000 Christians century missionary from India who al government, and any state that University in Illinois as an auxil- of Catholic Charities USA. The uprooted from their homes last sum- rebuilt the Catholic Church in Sri receives federal funding for any pro- iary bishop of the Archdiocese of announcement was made Jan. 12 at mer by the advances of Islamic State Lanka after its suppression by Dutch gram providing child welfare servic- New Orleans. The appointment was Catholic Charities headquarters in militants. Now the displaced sisters Protestant colonists. The pope called es, from “discriminating or taking an announced Jan. 12 in Washington Alexandria, a suburb of Washington. are administering to the tens of thou- on Catholics today to emulate the adverse action against a child welfare by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, Sister Donna becomes the first sands still homeless, mostly dwell- new saint by spreading the Gospel service provider that declines” to apostolic nuncio to the United States. woman to lead Catholic Charities, ing in tents, half-finished buildings with “missionary zeal. St. Joseph provide services that contradict their Bishop-designate Cheri, who turns which was founded in 1910. She and containers in Iraqi Kurdistan. knew how to offer the truth and the moral beliefs. “Because of our reli- 63 Jan. 28, has a background that will officially take over from Father The three Americans — Sisters beauty of the Gospel in a multireli- gious beliefs, we are being told that includes extensive roles in black Snyder June 1. In a Jan. 12 tele- Marcelline Koch of Springfield, gious context, with respect, dedica- we cannot participate” in providing Catholic liturgy, music and spiritual- phone interview with Catholic News Illinois; Durstyne “Dusty” Farna tion, perseverance and humility,” the services, said Kelly, a Catholic, at the ity, in addition to having served on Service, Sister Donna said it is “a of Adrian, Michigan; and Arlene pope said. “We are called to go forth Heritage Action Conservative Policy the Franciscans’ provincial council wonderful story” that three of the Flaherty of Blauvelt, New York — with the same zeal, the same cour- Summit. “I don’t believe that San and as their director of friar life. United States’ leading Catholic ser- spoke to Catholic News Service via age of St. Joseph, but also with his Francisco, Illinois or Washington, He also is a board member of the vice organizations are headed by Skype from Iraq before complet- sensitivity, his reverence for others, D.C., has the right to tell your orga- National Black Catholic Congress women, listing Carolyn Woo, presi- ing their Jan. 5-15 visit to Irbil and his desire to share with them that nization that you cannot participate and has been involved in activities dent of Catholic Relief Services, and Dohuk, which are hosting most of word of grace which has the power in this. ... Nobody is going to exclude including the NBCC gatherings, Sister Carol Keehan, a Daughter of the internally displaced Iraqis. They to build them up. We are called to be us.” The act is meant to protect the the U.S. bishops’ subcommittee Charity who is president and CEO recalled “very, very sad faces”; missionary disciples.” rights of institutions such as Catholic on Black Catholic worship and the of the Catholic Health Association. small, metal housing units almost as adoption agencies that would be National Joint Conference of Black “I see myself as number three — at cold as meat freezers; two to three forced to either provide adoption Religious Planning Committee. He least,” Sister Donna said. “It’s the families crammed into single rooms; Lawmakers say Congress services that conflict with their moral originally was ordained as a priest first time for Catholic Charities, but and, because of sporadic electricity, needs to protect views or close their doors, as was the for the Archdiocese of New Orleans certainly not the first time in this an eerie, dangerous darkness envel- case for agencies in Massachusetts May 20, 1978. He studied at Notre country.” Currently president of the oping interiors of chilly concrete institutional conscience and California in 2006 and Illinois Dame University and at the Institute Behavioral Health Institute for Mercy buildings housing the displaced. “It’s in 2011. for Black Catholic Ministry at Xavier Health based in , Sister WASHINGTON (CNS) — Speakers cold for us, and we come from real University, both in New Orleans. Donna, a board-certified clinical psy- cold climates,” said Sister Dusty, as at a policy summit in Washington chologist, has a doctorate in clinical Jan. 13 addressed the issue of pro- Franciscan leader in Black she calls herself. “I’m still trying to psychology from the University of get my head around what it means to tecting institutional conscience as it Dominican sister chosen Detroit and was named a fellow in pertains to adoption, marriage and Catholic ministry named have lost your home, your culture, a to lead Catholic Charities the American Association of Clinical place to belong, your community — abortion. U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, auxiliary bishop Psychologists. Last year, she was R-Pennsylvania, discussed con- USA everything,” said Sister Marcelline. WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope awarded the prestigious Harold S. “That sense of loss is just huge. And science protections for religious and Bernard Training Award from the other adoption agencies, which is the Francis has named Franciscan Father ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CNS) — being here has helped me to feel that Fernand “Ferd” Cheri III, a New Dominican Sister Donna Markham American Group Psychotherapy much more.” aim of the Child Welfare Provider Association in February 2014. Inclusion Act, known as H.R. 5825. Orleans native who currently is direc- has been chosen to succeed Father January 25, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 15 Serra Club hosts Auditorium, 2702 Spring St. Doors will open 30 minutes before seminarian luncheon showtime for general seating, and showtimes are Thursday, Feb. 19, SOUTH BEND — The Bishop’s at 8 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 20, at 8 Annual Seminarian Christmas round the iocese p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m.; Luncheon, sponsored by the Serra A D and Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. Club of South Bend was held at Tickets will be sold at the door St. Therese, Little Flower Catholic and in advance by calling 260- Church in South Bend on Dec. 20. 399-8064. Ticket prices are $10 The Serrans honored the growing FORT WAYNE PRO-LIFE RALLY, MARCH DRAWS SUPPORT for adults, $8 for seniors 65 years number of diocesan seminarians or older and children (under 18). in formation as well as those who Group discounts are also avail- are originally from the Diocese of able. This performance contains Fort Wayne-South Bend but are adult language and may not be pursuing vocations in religious suitable for young children. orders. The performance is sponsored The event began with the rosa- by the Fort Wayne Urban League ry and Mass celebrated by Bishop Guild, Frost Illustrated, The MLK Kevin C. Rhoades and several con- Club, Inc. and the University of celebrants. In his homily Bishop Saint Francis School of Creative Rhoades noted that 2014 was the Arts. 10th anniversary of his first pilgrim- age to the Holy Land and that the first Mass he said there was in Nazareth. Author of ‘The New Jim At the top of the site where Mary’s Crow’ to speak at Saint home is located inside the Basilica of the Annunciation, reads the Latin Mary’s College inscription, ‘Verbum caro hic fac- NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s tum est’ (Here the Word became College will host Michelle flesh). He emphasized that even Alexander, author of the best- more important than the Nativity, selling book “The New Jim the Incarnation of Jesus Christ was Crow,” on Monday, Feb. 9, at 7 the greatest event in human history. p.m. in O’Laughlin Auditorium. The Serra Club meets on the The lecture is free and open to the first Friday of every month with public. Due to anticipated high Mass, lunch and a meeting at the demand, this is a ticketed event. SJRMC, in conference room A and JOE ROMIE Tickets may be reserved by call- also meets on the third Wednesday ing the Moreau Box Office at 574- of the month with dinner at 5:30 More than a thousand pro-life supporters, led by the Knights of Columbus, pass by the 284-4626 or going to moreaucen- p.m. followed by a meeting at 6 Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Fort Wayne as they participated ter.com. p.m. New members are welcome. The Saint Mary’s Center for Contact Ray and Susan Vales at in the 41st annual March For Life on Jan. 17. The march began at the University of Saint Women’s Intercultural Leadership,

574-204-2084 for information. Francis Performing Arts Center and followed a rally with keynote speaker Mike Spencer, the Division for Student Affairs, the Center for Spirituality and the Sisters of St. Francis the Midwest director of training for Life Training Institute. Dr. Donna Harrison, execu- Office of Special Events are spon- of Perpetual Adoration tive director of the American Association of Pro-Life OB-GYNS (AAPLOG), was also a sors of the event. celebrate the Year speaker. Representatives from “Silent No More,” the awareness campaign for men and Pope Benedict XVI tells of the Consecrated Life women with an abortion in their past, spoke outside the Federal Building at the end of South Bend native, MISHAWAKA — The Sisters of the march. charity and faith St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration will participate in the first-ever must be linked national day of Open House with from first through eighth grades at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 29. Guests may USF announces cast of SOUTH BEND — Tom Keller, Religious on Feb. 8 in Mishawaka have been working on a piece of enter the Bishop Dwenger High principal and co-founder of Keller and Fort Wayne. artwork since September that will School Gym through Doors 4 and Katori Hall’s McIntyre and Associates, a lead- The Sisters of St. Francis of be displayed in the school. The 5. The bishop’s presentation on the ‘The Mountaintop’ ing Washington lobbying firm that Perpetual Adoration extends an students will entertain an “Art life and virtues of Father Tolton represents nonprofits, charities invitation to come to their open Show by Artome’” on Saturday, will follow the Mass. FORT WAYNE — In Director and faith-based organizations, is a house and learn more about the Jan. 24, after the 5 p.m. Mass and Father Augustus Tolton (1854 Brad Beauchamp’s upcoming pre- South Bend native who works as a community. This day gives the sis- on Sunday, Jan 25, from 8 a.m. – 1897), born into a black Catholic sentation of Katori Hall’s play lobbyist in Washington, DC, and ters an opportunity to witness to the to 2 p.m. slave family, conquered almost “The Mountaintop,” two local recently had a rare private audi- joy of community life. All of the students’ art will be insurmountable odds to become actors will take the stage at the ence with Pope Emeritus Benedict Religious houses around the framed and displayed in the St. Jude the first African-American priest University of Saint Francis to XVI in the Holy Father’s living country will be opening their doors Parish Hall. in the United States. His is a deep- present a vision of Dr. Martin room and was told by the former on Sunday, Feb. 8, for an Open “We are very excited to cel- ly inspiring story of perseverance, Luther King, Jr.’s final night. pontiff, “Charity without truth is House with Religious. The sisters ebrate all of our students and their courage and holiness. His cause of Ennis Brown, Jr. will play the meaningless; truth without char- look forward to sharing this day, so gifts and talents,” noted art instruc- canonization was opened in 2010 civil rights leader, while Fatima ity is also meaningless. The two that those interested may discover, tor Bob Panza. “We are so blessed and is now under consideration at Washington will portray Camea, cannot be separated.” Tom Keller in the words of Pope Francis, that with such creative talent here at St. the Vatican. a spirited young hotel maid who is the son of Thomas and Gladys “joy, true joy, is contagious … it Jude. All the students, to borrow Bishop Perry was appointed forces King to face many of his Keller of South Bend, attended impels one forward.” an expression from , ‘Are titular bishop of Lead (a historic doubts and fears. Holy Family Grade School and The open house will be held knocking it out of the park.’” former See in South Dakota) and Brown is no stranger to the High School, and at two locations on Sunday, Feb. auxiliary bishop of Chicago in USF stage as he portrayed Tom became interested in public ser- 8, from 1-4 p.m. In Mishawaka, Bishop Perry to celebrate 1998, by mandate of Pope St. John Robinson in a USF production vice as a youth during visits to the open house will be held at Mass, offer presentation Paul II. of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the St. Joseph County Surveyor’s the St. Francis Convent, 1515 W. Bishop Perry’s episcopal duties, also directed by Beauchamp. office in downtown South Bend Dragoon Trail. In Fort Wayne, the on Father Tolton currently, see him as episcopal Washington is likewise a very where his father worked as dep- open house will be held at the St. vicar for one of six vicariates of the familiar face as she is a singer/ uty county surveyor for 40 years. Clare Convent, University of Saint FORT WAYNE — Bishop Archdiocese of Chicago, a jurisdic- songwriter who has performed on Keller was one of five leaders of Francis, 2701 Spring St., or 2828 Dwenger High School extends an tion that covers 75 parishes and several local stages, but also with Caritas in Veritate International Wane Lane. invitation to the public to learn two missions and an oratory and national acts like Trace Adkins, (CiVI), who met with the pope in more about Father 55 elementary schools and seven Jagged Edge and Tony Award Rome hosting a five-day interna- St. Jude School to display Augustus Tolton presented by secondary schools, 96 priests and winner Heather Headley. In 2011, tional forum to discuss the mis- Bishop Joseph Perry, auxiliary 250,000 Catholics. she released her first album, “A sion of charitable organizations. students’ artwork bishop of Chicago and diocesan Bishop Perry will also be making Part of Me.” postulator for the cause of canon- a presentation at Bishop Luers High Performances of “The FORT WAYNE — St. Jude ization of Father Augustus Tolton. School on Jan. 29 at 1:30 p.m. The School, Fort Wayne, students Mountaintop” run Feb. 19-22 Bishop Perry will celebrate Mass public is invited to the talk. at the USF North Campus 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC January 25, 2015 Catholic Schools Week Visit your local Catholic School and see what opportunities are available for your child, family

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Parish ‘gem’ begins celebration of 100 years of Catholic education in Besancon

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN vent/parish office to include space for a science lab, art and music classes are in the near-future plans. NEW HAVEN — The year 2015 In her January newsletter to marks a very special time for the alumni, Klinker summarized: “St. students and staff at St. Louis Louis Academy has stood the test Academy in rural New Haven. It of time. Our physical building may was 100 years ago, on Thanksgiving have been updated and our educa- Day, 1915, at 9:30 a.m. that the tional practices modernized, but it dedication of their new school was is the community pride in St. Louis held after a blazing fire destroyed Academy that sustains the Catholic the former wooden structure called mission it was destined for.” St. Joseph School on the French For nearly two decades, pastor settlement at Besancon. at St. Louis Besancon Parish Father Historical accounts of the event Stephen E. Colchin has lovingly detail a “grand time” with Bishop referred to St. Louis Academy as the , count- parish gem. less clergy and hundreds of visitors He spoke recently of his grati- from near and far attending as they tude to the parish and its families: traveled via the interurban. After a “For 100 years, this parish and its solemn high Mass at the church, the families have supported St. Louis faithful, along with the school chil- Academy with their time, talent and dren, marched to the school which treasure and made personal sacrifice was “gaily decorated with a dozen to send their children to a Catholic American flags” for a blessing of school. We have much to be thank- the interior and exterior of the new ful for as the Lord has guided us building. over this past century, and we pray Classes in the new school, which this same guidance will sustain us opened under the name St. Louis well into the future.” Academy, began on Oct. 4, with During the 2015 Catholic three teachers from the Sisters of Schools Week, students and staff Notre Dame (who had taught at the MICHELLE CASTLEMAN will kick off the festivities collecting old school Sept. 3, 1910), and 116 St. Louis Academy in rural New Haven will launch the 100th anniversary of the school during Catholic Schools 100 canned goods throughout the students. Week. Special activities are planned throughout the anniversary year. week as well as dressing like and re- The fabulous new brick building enacting a day in 1915. boasted four large schoolrooms, a Klinker detailed the mission basement and auditorium — “well tinued to serve the children of St. the strong tradition of parents playing became a pilot school for special statement for the celebration, “The arranged and solidly constructed.” Louis Academy for a total of 67 a crucial role in the school’s vitality. needs students in the Diocese of Centennial Celebration will be a During the early years, students years until June 1977. A kindergar- Several remarkable sisters Fort Wayne-South Bend in 2012. time in which St. Louis Academy thrived in the Catholic setting ten program was started in 1979. and lay principals have served St. The education provided is not only will honor its extraordinary past, of their family-like atmosphere. During the early 1980s, when Louis Academy over the last cen- exemplary in rating but cultivates a celebrate the success of our present Various reports found in the conservation of energy was a con- tury. Most special in the memory Catholic culture of mutual respect and imagine our future, as St. Louis archives itemized improvements cern, one third of the cafeteria was of the current parishioners is Agnes and caring. Academy continues to weave a made. transformed into a chapel for daily Hart whose music and energy filled The school houses interactive foundation of faith and academics in In 1936, new concrete floors Mass during the winter months. The the halls from 1987-2004. Cheryl boards and technology in every all students.” were laid in the basement of the large windows were removed, ther- Layton-Whitaker and Carolyn classroom and 102 students in pre- Still in the planning stages, many school and in 1937 the interior of mo paned windows were installed Kirkendall also provided leadership school through eighth grades with events have been proposed for the the school was painted, the floors and the front doors of the school in the new millennium. seven full-time and three part-time students and community through- reconditioned and stokers were were replaced. Cheryl Klinker is current princi- teachers. out the year including an alumni installed. New storm windows were The student body has remained pal and has been at the helm since Recent improvements include meet and greet, performing 100 placed in the school in 1946 when small but steady through the 1980s 2011. Under her direction, the remodeling the former art room into good deeds before the 100th day of the School Sisters of Notre Dame and 1990s averaging around 70 school has significantly increased a resource room, replacing the origi- school and doing 100 service hours. were still in charge and taught eight students. The school has maintained enrollment and continued to grow nal slate roof with a new one of steel The celebration will culminate on grades in four classrooms to 137 a first-class accreditation and has a and flourish. With her expertise and tile, adding a larger, covered back Nov. 1, 2015, All Saints Day, with pupils. very active school board and Home director background for the learn- porch and new windows and doors. Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. The Sisters of Notre Dame con- and School Association continuing ing disabled, St. Louis Academy Efforts to remodel the former con- Rhoades. 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC January 25, 2015 Everyone’s favorite librarian

BY VINCE LABARBERA Mary’s father was a police officer. supervisor nearly every day, saying, And like most back then, her mother “It was fun!” But soon she moved to was a stay-at-home mom. She did the library and worked with librarian FORT WAYNE — Children’s drive a carload of neighborhood Susanne Tobin. “She was the best literature offers a generally children to and from Cathedral and taught me everything I know.” positive portrayal of librarians as School. Mary said. knowledgeable, helpful, amazing After their marriage in 1954, “I worked for her two days a and friendly. In fact, that’s the Mary and her husband, William, week,” she continued, “but the more image Mary Beltz has been por- moved to California for two years I was there the more I worked and traying as the librarian at Queen where he was stationed with the the more I came in the more she of Angels School, Fort Wayne, Navy. Returning to Fort Wayne, taught me,” said Mary. for the past 35 years. And as she they again located west of the When it was time for retirement, turns 80 on Jan. 30 — appropri- downtown area and attended the Tobin asked Mary to take over. And ately, during Catholic Schools cathedral. Mary knew enough by then to be Week — she has no plans to turn When Cathedral School was able to handle the job for the past in her library card. closed in 1980, Mary was able to 35 years. Born in Fort Wayne, Mary enroll her son at Queen of Angels And what do you need to know attended Cathedral School and School. to be a librarian, Today’s Catholic graduated from Central Catholic When asked how she became a asked? “You have to know all about High School. Even though she, librarian, Mary said, “We waited a the Dewey Decimal system,” she her parents, one brother and three long time (20 years) to have a child stressed. “That’s how all the stacks sisters lived off of West Main and then God gave us this miracle.” are lined up. God has given me the Street near Lindenwood Cemetery, “He’s a great kid!” she knowledge to know where nearly all the Cathedral of the Immaculate exclaimed. “I thought I should help the books are,” she said. Conception downtown served as the school because I love it so much When asked if there were any their parish. Her parents were mar- that he got in. Volunteers were stories that stood out over the years, ried there, it was where Mary was needed and I signed up for every- she quipped, “I could write a book!” baptized and later married, and thing since my husband had a good An example, she related, occurred where her only son, Andrew, was job and I didn’t have to work.” recently at a Saturday night Mass. baptized and subsequently married. Initially, she was playground A preschooler came up behind her Support Area Catholic Schools BUY A TM

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TM through February 28 and admitted he forgot to bring his helping everybody out with any- book back. He then turned to his thing. We just love her.” ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS mother and pointed to Mary, saying, Catholic Schools Office “That’s the library!” Superintendent Marsha Jordan said, Starts Starts Mary often ran into another “Mary Beltz has been a true treasure SOUTH BEND AREA January 30 FORT WAYNE AREA January 28 preschooler around town, she said. to the Queen of Angels School com- Christ the King St. John the Evangelist, Huntington Catholic St. Joseph, Decatur “At Walgreens, he finally asked munity. … In fact, she might be Corpus Christi Goshen Most Precious Blood St. Joseph, Fort Wayne me, ‘Why do I keep seeing you at described as Queen of Angels own different places?’ ‘I don’t know,’ ‘national treasure.’ True to her Irish Holy Cross St. Joseph, South Bend Queen of Angels St. Joseph, Garrett Sacred Heart, Warsaw St. Joseph Hessen Cassel I answered. Then he said, ‘I think roots, Mary loves to laugh, loves Holy Family St. Jude God just wants us to see each people and loves life. As principal at St. Matthew Cathedral St. Aloysius St. Jude other!’ I love these kids,” Mary Queen of Angels from 2000-2010, Mishawaka Catholic St. Bernard, Wabash St. Louis Academy, St. , Plymouth added. I saw firsthand how Mary used the Our Lady of Hungary St. Charles Borromeo Besancon You won’t hear “Shhhh” in position of librarian to positively Queen of Peace St. Pius X St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Mary of the Assumption, Mary’s library. That’s because she’s connect with all students, making Avilla St. Adalbert St. , St. , there to help the children and not each feel like they were the most Elkhart Fort Wayne St. , just monitor their behavior. “They’re important and loved student in the St. Anthony de Padua St. Vincent de Paul, Elkhart St. John the Baptist, Monroeville good kids and very respectful. I’ve building. Students in turn found a St. John the Baptist New Haven St. Therese never had a problem. In 35 years caring person in whom they could St. Vincent de Paul I’ve only given out two detentions.” entrust their private joys and wor- In addition to maintaining the ries, and someone to laugh with.” $100 COUPON VALUE! OVER $100 COUPON VALUE! library for each class and fulfilling “Mary would probably tell you individual book requests, Mary con- that it is she who has been blessed ducts reading programs for third and to work at Queen of Angels these ® ® fourth graders, works with junior- past many years, but actually it is high students, helps judge spelling those of us who have experienced bees and assists with dismissal. In her joy for life who have truly been the past, she belonged to HASA, did blessed,” Jordan said. school lunches, worked in the office, For 15 years Mary volunteered served as a kindergarten aide and her services but now is paid for her assisted kids who needed individual expertise. “It’s fun to come to work TM help. “I do whatever is needed. I every day, I really, really love it!” ® think there’s not a job here I haven’t she emphasized. “And what’s really done.” cool is the kids come back and see “Mary is really sweet and me, give me a hug. There are kids FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT just does everything,” exclaimed who left here, got married and now A community involvement project Rebecca Elswerky, principal of the have kids who attend here. I just sponsored by Quality Dining, Inc.® YouCanLendaHand.com school. “She’s bombarded with love it. It’s a good place to be.” technology, working with kids, January 25, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 19 Christ is the primary reason for our Catholic schools

BY MARSHA JORDAN because the Catholic school’s mis- philosophy of education, its curricu- through the words and teachings of sion is vital to the future of our young lum, its community life, its selection His public ministry. In acting with people, our nation and especially our of teachers, and even its physical love, compassion and forgiveness, “Catholic Schools: Communities Church.” environment. Christ is the Teacher in others may come to know and under- of Faith, Knowledge and Service,” In his address to Catholic educa- Catholic schools,” not “fitted in” but stand Christ more fully. is the theme chosen for Catholic tors in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI rather the school’s vital principle that Finally, Christ is the “inspiration Schools Week, 2015. Our schools stated, “Education is integral to the guides every part of the community for our students” in all they do. The are Catholic communities that have mission of the Church to proclaim of faith. word inspire in Latin means, “to at their core the person of Jesus the good news. First and foremost, Jesus Christ is the “model” for breathe life into.” Putting Christ at Christ. The following known quote every Catholic institution is a place the teachers and administrators who the center breathes life into every says it well: “Let it be known to all to encounter the Living God, who in are committed to helping prepare facet of the Catholic school — the who enter here that Jesus Christ is Jesus Christ, reveals His transforming students relate the Catholic faith to work of teachers, administrators and the reason for this school, the unseen love and truth.” their culture and to live that faith in students, the daily experiences of but ever-present teacher in all its Our schools are at the very heart practice. Teachers and administrators faith and sacraments, the outstand- classes, the model of its faculty, and of the evangelizing mission of the in the Catholic school serve as vital ing academics, arts and athletics, and the inspiration for its students.” This Church because they are called to witnesses of our faith and have the the family atmosphere that nurtures quote resonated so much with me, proclaim the “Good News” of the MARSHA JORDAN tremendous responsibility of creating them. The Holy Spirit is clearly pres- that as a first-year principal I posted Gospel to all — to the children who a school environment that ensures ent and manifested in countless ways it in numerous locations in my build- attend, to the parents of those chil- that the school achieves its purpose. within the school. ing. dren, as well as their surrounding the sturdy framework around which Archbishop Miller further writes, As we celebrate Catholic Schools Christ is the primary reason for communities. Especially in our world everything else is integrated: a chal- “The Holy See’s documents pay a Week 2015, we offer gratitude to our schools, though many desire today with its secularism and many lenging curriculum rooted in Gospel great deal of attention to the vocation the many parents past and present, to enroll in our Catholic schools difficulties, we need strong Catholic values and Catholic teachings, the of teachers and their participation in who have entrusted the treasure of because of excellence in academics, schools ready for the Holy Spirit to sacraments, liturgy, prayer, religious the evangelizing mission. The nobil- their children to the care of Catholic or athletics or the arts. More suc- strengthen the lives and faith of chil- instruction and service experiences. If ity of the task to which teachers are Schools. We offer a prayer of thanks cinctly, the schools in our diocese are dren and families. As articulated at a it is truly effective, the religious edu- called demands that, in imitation of for the work of our predecessors, Catholic schools of excellence where recent Synod of Bishops, “If evange- cation and faith formation touches all Christ, the only Teacher, they reveal priests and lay people, who estab- each child is challenged to grow in lization is to be true to itself, it cannot members of the school community the Christian message not only in lished the firm foundation of Catholic knowledge, wisdom, faith and love take place apart from education; it is — students, parents, teachers, admin- word but also by every gesture of schools from Fort Wayne to South in imitation of the person of Jesus directly related to it.” istrators and staff — forming them in their behavior.” Bend. Finally, we offer sincere grati- Christ. Our Lord Jesus Himself is at Catholic schools, today especially the way of holiness. All Catholic school teachers and tude to the 1,400 teachers, adminis- the very center of our schools, as a as they have the opportunity to reach “Jesus is the unseen but ever- administrators are well aware that trators and pastors who daily accept means of continuing His very own many more students and families present teacher in all its classrooms” they are in a privileged position of the call to lead the 42 schools of our mission of proclaiming the Gospel. through School Choice Scholarships, means that religion is not just another having the opportunity to model the diocese with the constant assurance The United States Conference of have a critical choice. The key, as subject in a full curriculum. It is a faith and guide both students and that Jesus Christ is with us as the Catholic Bishops in 2005 expressed noted by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz way of life that is taught by word parents, directly and by example. “unseen but ever-present teacher.” strong commitment to Catholic of Louisville, is “that we do not see and example. In the “Holy See’s Further, they do so while acknowl- schools when they stated, “Our faith and excellence as an either/ Teaching on Catholic Schools,” edging that they, too, are continuing vision is clear: Our Catholic schools or but embrace both as we plan for Archbishop J. Michael Miller writes: to grow in their journey of faith. A are a vital part of the teaching mis- every aspect of Catholic education, “The Gospel of Jesus Christ and His model is an ideal to be strived for Marsha Jordan is the superinten- sion of the Church. …We must with our faith being the foundation very person are to inspire and guide each day. Catholic educators and dent of Catholic Schools for the respond to challenging times with and the inspiration for all school the Catholic school in every dimen- their students strive each day to Diocese of Fort Wayne-South faith, vision and the will to succeed programs and activities.” Our faith is sion of its life and activity — its model the ideals of Jesus provided Bend

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This SOUTH BEND, ELKHART — Indiana Department of Education’s themselves to make sure that an “First and foremost, I would model aided the school in under- The African proverb, it takes a A-F grading scale in 2012 and academically excellent education attribute it to the fact that God is standing and meeting the needs of village to raise a child, is very true 2013. To correct the problem, is provided. That’s been our No. 1 good and trusting in Him is para- the students. It has been an ongoing when people talk about the amaz- community wide programs were priority since the state found us to mount,” noted St. Vincent de Paul process for the past three years. ing academic success of St. Vincent launched within each of the schools be a failing school three years ago,” Principal Tom Gropp. “Secondly, Each year specific goals are made de Paul School in Elkhart and St. that led to an “A” grade in 2014. said St. Adalbert Principal Andrew we accomplished what we did and met to help the school stay on “To the academic success I defi- Currier of the success. “That’s been because of the dedication and hard track for continuous improvement. work of staff, students and par- Gropp noted it has been a learning ents.” process and is appreciative of the Each school put instructional dedication of everyone involved changes in place to ensure that with the school. students were learning and growing One of the big changes was academically. Teachers have partic- using data to group students ipated in professional development according to needs. Data derived and personalized training to reach from the formative and summa- out to students and families. tive assessments helps drive the “We worked very diligently to instruction from week to week and take a look at our core subject crite- ensures that what is being taught is ria,” said Currier. “We had to make aligned to the state standards. sure that adequate time was given Through the transformation to core subjects to make sure that process of each school, time has CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK – OPEN HOUSE we prioritized math and language been noted as one of the greatest arts. We found that we weren’t obstacles to achieving success. 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The • Parent Volunteer Opportunities • All Day Kindergarten tracks academic data for the whole program runs four days a week for school.” an hour and 20 minutes. • Caring & Dedicated Teachers and Sta • After School Care Program In 2012, St. Vincent began • Full-Time Counselor • Proven Academic Excellence working with Doepker Educational Consulting. Through this relation- SUCCESS, PAGE 21 • Part-Time Nurse • Foreign Language • Extracurricular Activities St. Vincent de Paul 2008 National Blue Ribbon School CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1114 South Main Street, Elkhart 574-293-8451 Committed to teaching and instilling the Faith of the Catholic Church A school of excellence. A community of faith. www.svcelkhart.org/

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We are proud of our achievements, both as a school and a parish, and it shows: • Challenging academics for students; continuing education and development for teachers is a priority • Drama club, art club, quiz bowl, integrated “Building Saints BE OUR GUEST technology and other student oriented programs and Academic Excellence” • Preschool (starting with 3-year-old program) Open House through 8th grade Sunday, January 25 • 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. OPEN HOUSE: • After school care program Friday, January 30, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Pizza Party Saturday, January 31 • after 5:00 p.m. Mass • Outstanding varsity, JV and intramural •Contact: Mrs. Gale Powelson, Principal athletic program •Father Lourdino Fernandes, Pastor 401 Monroe St., Monroeville, IN 46773 2817 Corpus Christi Dr. | South Bend, IN 46628 574.272.9868 | corpuschristisb.org Phone: 260-623-3447 January 25, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21 St. Adalbert created the tion and serve as ambassadors for ENL-certified through a grant pro- sure that the systems we put in “Madrinas y Padrinos” group as a the school. gram from Holy Cross College. place can continue to serve the aca- SUCCESS way to empower “It has been a “That has really helped the demic needs of the students. I think parents to leader- fantastic benefit teachers adapt their strategies and — even more important than that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 ship and visible and bonus to the instructional approach to best serve — we are going to continue to be presence in the ‘What’s key to success here school,” said students with Spanish as their pri- flexible when needed, adapt to the school commu- Currier. Through mary language,” said Currier. The shifting needs of the children, and Gropp noted, “As we have nity. Modeled the program, school is making school life more shifting expectations at state and made the change to the data-driven after the strong is that we don’t see culture educators have familiar to the Hispanic students by diocesan levels,” said Currier. instruction, it became overwhelm- social networks been able to help celebrating Latino feast days, fully Gropp said, “One thing is we ingly obvious that more time is of “madrinas” or language as an obstacle teach parents embracing Latino cultural celebra- want to keep perfecting our data- needed to collaborate. Through and “padrinos” what to look for tions and making changes to the driven instruction and learn how to collaboration is where data can in the Latino academically school menu. use the data in a way that will ben- really be laser-focused and teach- community, but we celebrate it and see with the chil- Gropp said, “It is a unique efit the students as much as pos- ers can drill it down together and this program dren. It has also aspect but also a great aspect. It is sible. Secondly, we want to strive then share strategies, best practices, embraces “par- it as a real benefit and a led to student- exciting to see our language learn- to make the students responsible etc. This in turn allows the teach- ents helping par- run conferences ers grow in their English language for their own data. The students are ers to make adjustments as needed ents as mentors” where instead and achieve success.” keeping their own data folders in for groupings and differentiation. for the good of real opportunity for the of the teacher Each year St. Vincent ELL the classrooms and logging their We have tried to overcome this the entire com- presenting to the (English Language Learners) own successes and improvement by instituting two late start days munity. parents, students student are given a language pro- needed.” a month where collaboration can The core children to grow both in are given respon- ficiency test. The test determines “This will eventually develop take place.” group of parents sibility and their language proficiency level into student-led conferences in Each school has a large serves as men- English and Spanish.’ support to show and accommodations are assigned the future where the students take Hispanic population requiring the tors for new parents how they as needed for the classroom and on their parents through their data need for some accommodations for St. Adalbert are progressing state testing. The school has also as opposed to teacher-led confer- students. School families, ANDREW CURRIER, PRINCIPAL, ST. ADALBERT toward their added an ELL teacher as an extra ences. Research has shown that “What’s key to success here work within the goals. resource for students. With supple- students who are responsible for is that we don’t see culture or HASA (Home Language mental information the goal is to their own data have a much high- language as an obstacle but we cel- And School barriers can be better assess the students’ needs. er rate of success,” said Gropp. ebrate it and see it as a real benefit Association) a struggle for Both schools are proud of their and a real opportunity for the chil- group to help children. St. “A” rating and have programs in dren to grow both in English and families with programs and sup- Adalbert is employing more ENL place to ensure continued growth. Spanish,” said Currier. port, help facilitate parent educa- teachers and almost all teachers are “We’re working hard making

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SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL FORT WAYNE SAINT JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL OUR FAITH YOUR FAMILY THEIR FUTURE Providing Faith and a Firm Foundation for the Future 2006 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL 4500 FAIRFIELD AVENUE • FORT WAYNE (260) 456-3321• WWW.STJOHNSFW.ORG Open Registration begins February 1, 2015 for grades Pre-School through 8. COME TO OUR We cordially invite prospective parents to Early Education Night OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, February 10 at 6pm for Pre-School through Kindergarten Sunday, January 25 • Noon to 2:00 p.m. •Faithful to the Magisterium of the Church 2110 Pemberton Drive • Fort Wayne •Strong Emphasis on Prayer and Mass Across from Parkview Hospital • www.stjudefw.org •Helping to make Disciples of Jesus Christ PreSchool, Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration •High Academic Achievements/Standards Thursday, February 5 at 9:30 -11 am & 11:30 am-1:00 pm (Church Basement) •Accredited by AdvancED OPEN REGISTRATION begins in MARCH for GRADES 1 THROUGH 8 •Pre-School for 3 and 4 year olds •Serving Students 3 Years Old to Eighth Grade •Full Day Kindergarten •Full-Day and Half-Day 3 & 4 Year Old Classes MISSION STATEMENT •Before and After School Program Saint John the Baptist Catholic School will provide a solid •Small Class Sizes •Family Atmosphere •Fine Arts •Fine Arts, Clubs, and Athletics Catholic education that prepares students to lead holy and •Foreign Language •On-Site After-School Care honorable lives for Christ, to become faithful leaders in •School Choice Vouch ers Welcome the community, and thus attain eternal happiness with God. For more information call Saint Jude Catholic School (260) 484-4611 www.stjudefw.org/school/ January 25, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 23 Bishop Rhoades encourages Saint Joseph High School students to ponder the Gospel daily, walk in Christian friendship together

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SOUTH BEND — “Think deeply about the Gospel!” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades emphasized to those in attendance at Mass during his annual pastoral visit to Saint Joseph High School on Jan. 16, concelebrated by Father Terry Coonan, the school chaplain and parochial vicar at St. Pius X, Granger, and Holy Cross Father Brian Ching, parochial vicar of St. Joseph Parish. Bishop Rhoades continued, “Too often our faith can be superficial if we don’t think deeply about it. When we do, the Gospel affects our lives; we are challenged, we become transformed.” Reflecting upon the Biblical nar- rative of the paralytic who was low- During a question-answer session Saint Joseph stu- ered through the roof by his friends dents pose for a “selfie” photo with Bishop Kevin C. so that Jesus might heal him, Bishop PHOTOS BY KEVIN HAGGENJOS Rhoades. Rhoades commented on the great Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates Mass at Saint Joseph High School in South Bend Jan. 16 faith of these men and the impor- during his annual pastoral visit to the school. tance of building Christian relation- ships. “We read in the Gospel that Jesus other as one who has experienced Saint Joseph High School Principal saw and was impressed by their great suffering from anti-Christian Susan Richter introduced Haley faith,” Bishop Rhoades said. “They extremists who have destroyed Shaw and John Griffith who pre- loved their friend and wanted him to churches, killed those who refused sented Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades be healed, and they trusted that Jesus to renounce Christ, and driven with gifts, including a spiritual bou- had the power to cure him. This is his Catholic population into exile. quet of hundreds of rosaries and what true friends do; they help those In response, Bishop Rhoades thousands of prayers said for both in need, they desire the good of oth- pledged the help of the diocese to him and Pope Francis, as well as a ers, and they bring them to Jesus. assist however possible in rebuilding Then to their surprise, not only was and strengthening the Catholic com- framed collage of images displaying his physical ailment healed, but the munity there. the words “God Calls, We Answer,” greater issue — his spiritual paraly- Bishop Rhoades also spoke the core theme of Saint Joseph’s sis — was eliminated too.” fondly of his encounter with Pope for this year. At left, James Kiai and “We can all find ourselves spiri- Francis, with whom he spoke in both Mary Schmitt were recipients of the tually paralyzed,” Bishop Rhoades Italian and Spanish. Bishop Rhoades senior community awards. said. “This is what sin does to then expressed that Pope Francis, at us. It prevents us from walking the end of their encounter, with great toward God. But the power of sincerity and intensity, requested His merciful love can set us free. that he pray for him — emphasizing Jesus is our Savior, the divine physi- his hope and need of God’s contin- cian who heals us so that we are ued guidance as he shepherds His with them his desire to provide once again able to walk along the Church — to which Bishop Rhoades a strong theological foundation path of goodness and holiness. Let promised his continued prayers and through the atmosphere and courses us help one another to walk along support. offered by the Catholic schools that path!” After Mass, Bishop Rhoades throughout the diocese and was At the end of Mass, as is custom- toured the school and visited senior pleased to hear about how their faith ary during Bishop Rhoades’ pastoral theology classes learning Catholic has grown and matured at Saint visits, he fielded questions from social teaching and Church history. Joseph’s. students on various topics, ranging He impressed upon the students Afterwards, Bishop Rhoades from his favorite saints and most the need for confronting injustices, was interviewed by broadcasting memorable experiences — which especially those that most heavily intern students Alex Daugherty and include having met St. John Paul II impact children, and on being instru- Summer Horan before concluding and Blessed — to ments of God’s mercy in the world. his day with a discussion between requests for showing off dance He also emphasized the benefits theology teachers and campus minis- moves and solving math problems, of learning other languages, which ters on goals and plans for the future. for which he deferred to Father can open and provide new worlds Students, faculty and staff each Terry and Professor Ben Dillon for of possibility, especially for building expressed their gratitude toward assistance. the global Church, and he touched Bishop Rhoades for his willingness Bishop Rhoades also shared on the importance of finding a strong to make the visit a priority and for details of his recent trip to Rome Catholic community to become con- providing a witness to the commu- to meet with Pope Francis. He nected to as college students. nity of how the Church requires and expressed his joy at having the Bishop Rhoades ate lunch with is benefited from personal connec- opportunity both to concelebrate the members of the student council, tion to their pastoral shepherd. Mass with the pope and to speak who shared together in a meatless Father Coonan remarked, “I with him during a private audience, Friday meal — a weekly practice think it’s always a great visit when where he presented Pope Francis in the dining hall for reminding the bishop comes to Saint Joe. He with letters written by Saint Mary’s students of the importance of fast- interacts with the students in a way College students and others. During ing to greater glorify God. During that shows his true pastoral heart, this time, Bishop Rhoades also this meal, student leaders Maggie which shines through his homilies, encountered a bishop from northern Verhiley, Keenan White, Meghan for sure, but comes out even more Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a student group preparing for India and the archbishop of Mosul, Magee, Mary Schmitt, Jeanie clearly when he engages the students careers in business and business-related fields. From left, Treasurer Carly Iraq, both of whom shared some Freeby, Grace Horan and Charlie for question and answer after Mass Truhler, Secretary Hannah Conner, President Austin Truhler and Vice of their great challenges as lead- McFadden discussed with the bishop and in the classrooms. I’m happy ers in the Church, one as the leader their overall experiences at Saint that while there are many important President Garrett Loitz run the Meghan Beeler Cafe after school. Recently of 3,000 Catholics in a country Joseph’s and their personal plans for things to be done, he is so generous the group decorated holiday wreaths that were auctioned off at the of almost 3 million people, the the future. Bishop Rhoades shared with his time toward the students Holiday Happenings Dinner and Auction event for Hannah’s House. 24 TODAY’S CATHOLIC January 25, 2015 What is National Catholic Saint Joseph Catholic School Schools Week? Decatur Providing a Christian learning environment that National Catholic Schools Week nurtures the growth of each student in mind, is the annual celebration of body, and spirit. St. Joseph’s offers unique Catholic education in the United educational experiences that provide the values, States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, knowledge, and skills needed to be successful in life. which in 2015 is Jan. 25-31. The •Pre K - 8 •Small Class Sizes theme for the National Catholic Day Care Available For more information, call 260-724-2765 Schools Week 2015 is “Catholic Infants thru age 5 or visit www.stjosephdecatur.org Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.”

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, January 31, 2015 6:30 p.m. •4 Star School Cristy Jordan: Principal St. Joseph [email protected] Hessen Cassel •9 out of 10 score on www.greatschools.org •2015:Pre-K through 6th Grade School •2016: Pre-K through 7th Grade Grades Pre-K through 8 •”A” rating from State of Indiana •2017: Pre-K through 8th Grade •After School Program •Accepts Indiana •Catholic identity at the Heart of the School •Weekly Masses School Choice Scholarships •Curriculum and culture rich in Faith, Family and Service •Half-day or full-day Pre-School •Full day 3 and 4 Year Old Pre-K and Kindergarten •Extracurriculars: •Academic rigor for all grades •Transportation program Athletics, Drama, Choir & Band •Breakfast program and After School Snack and Academics For more information call: Pre-K Programs: Traditional and “On My Way” Pre-K “Learning Mrs. Rose Worman, Principal We are a registered Pre-School for the State of Indiana for Life and (260) 639-3580 11521 US Hwy 27S Living the Faith” Fort Wayne “The Original Saint Joseph School” www.stjoehc.org •2211 Brooklyn Avenue •Fort Wayne •260-432-4000 Established1918 Living our Community in Christ

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Call 574-264-4855 ¦ rooted in gospel values for details ¦ founded on service to others ¦ focused on academic excellence 1331 N. Main St. ¦ preparing students forthe future Elkhart 46514 St. Vincent DePaul Catholic School is A Choice Scholarship school. Our mission is to enable all students to live At the Open House, you will: their Catholic Faith and achieve academic •Hear about our academic excellence Success in a safe and effective environment •Discover many options for extra curricular activities •Meet our award winning educators and staff K-8th •Tour the school and see the latest technology in action •Learn about our core values and about Spartan pride We are an Indiana School Choice option 1720 E. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, IN. 46825 260-489-3537 www.saintv.org/school January 25, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 25

St. Joseph School working to meet St. John the Baptist special needs of immigrant students Catholic School 3616 St. Johns Way • South Bend, IN 46628

BY KAY COZAD 574-232-9849 Welcoming Current and New Families to Our Open House FORT WAYNE — St. Joseph School opened its 2014-2015 JANUARY 25, 2015 10 AM TO NOON school year as a stand-alone cen- tral city school after being part of State Choice Scholarships Available a joint school with St. Elizabeth Small Family Atmosphere Ann Seton School for the past 16 years. In its 90-year history, Pre-School to 8th Grade St. Joseph has continued to be an academic beacon for the sur- After School Program rounding community. Full Day Pre-School Currently, as a stand-alone school, St. Joseph educates over Hot Lunch Program 100 preschool through fifth- grade multi-ethnic students in its I.C.C.L. Athletics newly renovated building at 2211 “Where Christ is the center of every classroom!” Brooklyn Ave. in Fort Wayne. As the newest Catholic school in Visit us at stjohnsb.com the diocese, the currently enrolled fifth-grade students will become the first graduating class of St. St. Bernard Catholic School Joseph School in 2018. PRE-K through GRADE 6 Its exemplary academic curric- ALL ARE WELCOME! ulum includes religion studies for its rich ethnic student body, the Live in or near Wabash County? majority of whom are of Hispanic Give your child an descent and the dedicated staff of A+ Catholic education at 13 includes a substantially staffed resource room for those students St. Bernard Catholic School. who require additional assistance CHOICE SCHOLARSHIPS ACCEPTED in both academics and language development. 191 North Cass • Wabash • 260-563-5746 Cristy Jordan, St. Joseph School principal, says that two- KAY COZAD thirds of the students enrolled St. Joseph School students and staff gather for an outdoor blessing to this year are new to the Catholic begin their first year as a stand-alone school. school experience. Many of the Saint Therese prepare for the needs that were Child Society. “We’re teaching kindergarten and first-grade stu- School Every Child Wins dents are challenged with English coming,” she says. the kids about charity and stew- language development needs and The goal of the school is to put ardship,” says Jordan, who is wit- the dedicated teachers are work- best practices in place to meet the ness to the “cycle of sharing” that •Grades Pre-K - 8 •Morning Rosary and Mass ing daily to build an academic unique needs of its students. St. is growing at St. Joseph and in •Challenging Academic Environment and social English vocabulary Joseph’s robust resource program the surrounding area. for their students, who speak remains a mainstay even with the St. Joseph is not just an •Smart Boards in every classroom Spanish. “It’s really amazing to smaller enrollment in an attempt exemplary elementary school • Music, Performing Arts and Athletic Programs •Choir grades 4-8 watch their language flourish,” to meet the dual challenge of but also serves as the site for an •Pre-K & Kindergarten Round Up - Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 notes Jordan. academic and language develop- exciting new initiative for adults Sacramental preparation is an ment needs. “But we don’t have called the Adult Learning Center, OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 25, 2015 - Noon to 1:00 pm integral part of life at St. Joseph the enrollment to fund the needs,” where adults can attend classes for the second-grade students, says Jordan, who admits enroll- for themselves. Day and evening many of whom have not received ment next year will be crucial to classes led by volunteers, include 2222 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819 religious instruction before. And build up funding. But, she says, basic home maintenance, citi- Phone 260-747-2343 • www.sttheresefw.org another element of St. Joseph “We must focus on meeting the zenship, computer skills in both Accepting School Choice Vouchers School’s successful first semes- needs of the kids now.” English and Spanish, English ter is the focus on teaching third Prospects for the future are as a second language and much through fifth graders the key encouraging for this Christ- more. The goal of the center, says skills to pass the standardized centered school program that Jordan, who is the visionary and tests the state requires. The chal- includes the first accredited pre- grant writer for the program, is lenge says Jordan, is identifying school in the diocese. Along with to “provide life-long opportuni- whether the need of any student the intent to grow the preschool ties for anyone. … It’s cultivating is a result of not yet being famil- program Jordan is hopeful that relationships across the whole iar with the skill or a language- with a partnership with a local parish and breaking the ice off OPEN HOUSE based issue. In this effort, and university, St. Joseph will host a the local community.” summer program that will offer Sunday, January 25 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM working alongside Fort Wayne The future looks bright for Community Schools for best academics and athletics, which the newest elementary school “Where Christ is Loved, Excellence is Expected, practices, St. Joseph employs will provide an opportunity for in the diocese with the strong Character Counts, and Traditions Thrive” progress monitoring, which tracks perspective students to experience foundation of Christ-center work. the student’s progress in not only Catholic education. Jordan has Principal Jordan says she continu- Now Enrolling Students in Preschool – Grade 8 secured St. Joseph as a free food ally asks, “Are we fulfilling the academics but in language devel-  opment as well. site and will host free student mission of the Church and setting Spanish Class PK-5 / World Language Class Gr. 6-8 “This is an opportunity for us breakfasts and lunches during the an example for the kids?”  Art, Music, Technology and Physical Education Classes to seek out strengths and know summer as well.  Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Jordan is grateful for St. the areas of growth to make the  Athletic Programs & Extra Curriculars students good Catholic citizens,” Joseph pastor Father Tim For more information on St. Joseph says Jordan, who adds that Wrozek, who is “open and has his School call 260-432-4000 or visit WE NOW OFFER AN ALL DAY PRESCHOOL PROGRAM!! though the first semester enroll- eyes set on the community good,” www.saintjosephfw.com. ment had the school at slightly and for the foundations that For more information on the Adult less than capacity, resources were have supported the new school’s Learning Center contact Terry put in place to meet the needs of vision, including Our Sunday Stuczynski at 260-432-5113, ext. Call 574-255-0392 or visit our webpage the incoming student population. Visitor, St. Joseph Community 355 or tstuczynski@saintjosep- www.queenofpeace.cc/school “We built the school in a way to Health Foundation and Christ phfw.org. 26 TODAY’S CATHOLIC January 25, 2015

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iocesan registration for response to the range of possible came from a good-sized accommodations for the worries and fears, the Church Catholic family with mom Theological Congress offers Jesus, the sacraments and LOVE IS and dad, five siblings and lots HOPE Dpreceding the World Meeting the support of her own members Iof pets over the years. Even as a for Families is now open. Also, in mutual fellowship, confident OUR child I marveled at God’s gift of IN THE please read and consider Bishop that for all its challenges the so many personalities and tem- Rhoades’ invitation to respond Christian way of loving is MISSION peraments and the intricate dance MOURNING to his questionnaire in prepara- possible and will reveal our true we all did as we worked to get tion for the Synod on the Family selves. The Church promises her FRED AND LISA EVERETT along. My older sister and young- KAY COZAD this October. The registration and sons and daughters that Marriage er brother are gregarious and questionnaire are both available is a sacrament, that the bond and fun loving. My other two sisters on the diocesan website at www. practice of Catholic Marriage encounter. … The important are reserved and wait patiently I felt. His response was a sort of diocesefwsb.org. makes sustaining grace real, thing is to keep alive the link on life’s sidelines for their turn. added layer of grief for me. I was present and efficacious. with God, which is the basis of My second brother is analytic bereft in my need to comfort and Catechesis: Part 4 In response to our fears and the marital bond.” and works to figure life out with be comforted by those who knew anxieties, the Church insists that To love in this way is not numbers and rows. And me, well, Trent best. In a postmodern world where to promise love in the manner of something we postpone, saying I tend to feel life very deeply and But as when I was a child trust is scarce, marriage seems the covenant is not a hypothetical we will try once we have put to wear my emotions on my sleeve. interacting with all my different daunting. We worry that we for mythical saints who are rest certain practical questions; As I’ve grown older (and hope- siblings, I learned that my father may be tied to someone wrong. perfect, but a real and possible rather, life’s practical questions fully wiser) I’ve found that my in law, a “by the numbers” kind In a globalized world, where commitment for actual sinners are adequately approached only siblings and most folks fit one of of guy, did the very best he could economic anxiety is often well- who are on the way. As Pope when we love in this way. To four temperaments and I’ve found with the horror of the situation at founded, we may also worry Francis puts it: “The Sacrament love in this way is not an ideal on that to be true in grief as well. I hand that day. that all of life’s challenges and of Marriage … takes place in the an ever-receding horizon; rather, remember well the widow who None of us, of course, are pure- questions, about financial or simplicity and also the fragility of to love in this way is something rallied the others in her support ly one or another temperament. economic security, must be the human condition. We know group for evenings out and talk We typically are all a mix of each, answered and put to rest before the many trials and difficulties fests, unafraid of the pain of grief. one generally being dominant and we can love as Jesus did. In that the lives of a married couple FAMILY, PAGE 28 She would be a gregarious tem- our driving force. But I’ve found perament. in my grief work that we all tap Others were patiently quiet that part of us that works best for and shared only when they felt a the situation we find ourselves in. No one is too sinful for redemption profound need to release their pain Hours after my father in law — shy. Still others worked hard to made the plans to contact the This weekend’s second read- Reflection understand the details of grief and funeral home, notify family, etc., ing is from the First Epistle to develop a survival plan — ana- he came to me in quiet and spoke THE lytic. And then there were those the Corinthians. Paul had a chal- The Church called us to cel- of how his greatest desire was to who expressed their emotions out- lenge in leading the Corinthian ebrate the birth of Christ. Two have words of consolation for me. SUNDAY wardly, telling their stories with Christians to a fully devout weeks later it led us to the celebra- But, no, he admitted, he could tears and lamenting — sensitive. Christian life. The city was for tion of the feast of the Epiphany of only tell me he still cried over the GOSPEL I’ve long spoken on the impor- its time, the first century A.D., the Lord. A day later, it offered us loss of his own dear wife who had tance of understanding that each MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION what Nineveh was imagined to the feast of the Lord’s Baptism by been gone 20 plus years at that grief journey is as unique as our have been. Corinth was depraved, John in the Jordan River. time. He used his sensitive side to fingerprint. Each temperament will utterly engulfed in paganism and All these celebrations, among reach out to me then. drive its own way through the pit wickedness. the greatest of the Church’s year I believe in the importance of rd stops and potholes of grief. And if 3 Sunday in St. Paul calls upon the of worship, taught critical lessons understanding our own tempera- we discover and understand who Christians of Corinth to remem- about Jesus. He is human, the son ments so as to understand more we are in our grief, we will be bet- Ordinary Time ber that time passes quickly, of Mary. He is the Son of God. He fully our style of grieving and how ter prepared to face what befalls and that life is short. They have is the Savior, assuming our sins that drives us. If we are sensitive Mk 1:14-20 us along the way with our own before them two options. The even though Jesus was sinless. or gregarious, it’s important for us unique style. he Book of is the first is life in Jesus, a life that is Now, the Church moves into the to find ways to express our grief I recall that day long ago when source for the first reading. everlasting, but it requires fidelity process of asking us to respond. To in all its fury. That means we may I learned that my dear husband Scholars believe that the to the Gospel and the Gospel’s an extent, we all live in Nineveh need to tap our creative self for TBook of Jonah was written some- values. The other option is eternal Trent was killed in a car accident. unique ways to release our pain. and in Corinth, but no one is too Though his death occurred in early time after the Babylonian Exile of death, awaiting those who spurn sinful to be beyond redemption. If we are analytic like my morning, due to an unfortunate the Jews. the Gospel. Jesus forgives us, heals us and father in law, in our need to order error I was never notified. Three This reading speaks of Jonah’s In this comparison, Paul obvi- calls each of us to a particular role. things we must surrender at times hours after the fact, his brother visit to Nineveh, the capital of the ously urges the Corinthians to be We simply must choose to heed the to our pain. And the shy must seek and I learned of his death as we Assyrian Empire, located roughly holy. call by being faithful to the Gospel. out a time and place to share their searched first responder services. in the region of modern Syria. He The Gospel of Mark provides It is to our advantage to respond journey in order to move toward His brother, who I consider as sen- went there, at God’s command, to the last reading. It is the story of affirmatively. Death is the other healing. sitive as I, though visibly stricken, call the people to conversion. the Lord’s calling of Andrew, option. In any temperament we must stayed calm and deliberate, begin- The Jews who first heard this Simon Peter, James and John to We never altogether depart each step back in our own situa- ning immediately to form a plan reading would have had a defi- be apostles. Nineveh or Corinth in this life, but tion of loss and understand that (analytic) on how to proceed. nite mindset about Nineveh and All the early Christians found the Lord strengthens us and guides others have their own style. And I on the other hand had an its inhabitants. By the time that stories of the Twelve especially us. that’s okay. With the myriad ways this book was written, foreigners important. The Apostles were key explosive physical and emotional to seek support and comfort after already had subjected God’s peo- in learning the Gospel of Jesus. reaction to the news. I now under- a loss, tolerance and loving accep- ple time and again to conquests. Going far and wide, the Apostles stand first hand the meaning of “to tance of all temperaments will see Of all these conquerors, none was were the links with Jesus. keen.” us through the darkest days and more brutal than the Assyrians. Imposters, maybe well-meaning, READINGS When I was able to settle provide us with room to grow. As a result, the Jews regarded also came and went among the Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10 Ps 25:4-9 1 Cor myself my patient brother in law There truly is room for every one Assyrians as utterly evil, not just early Christians. Knowing who 7:29-31 Mk 1:14-20 drove us to the funeral home of us. as threats to the Jewish popula- was an authentic Apostle was Monday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, where Trent’s body lay, then on tion, and even as fearful threats, imperative, in order to accept, or 10 Mk 3:22-30 to his father’s place of employ- but as powerful instruments very not, what was attributed to Jesus. Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10 Ps 40:2, 4ab, ment. Though I was not shaken by my brother in law’s reaction I able of upsetting the worship of The genuine Apostles pos- 7-8a, 10-11 Mk 3:31-35 still remember being stunned by the One God of Israel. sessed the credentials of having Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18 Ps 110:1-4 Nineveh was the capital of my father in law’s response. After been personally called by Christ. Mk 4:1-20 Assyria, the heart of this godless Thus, the Gospels carefully report one moment of shock, he drew us and inhumane empire. Thursday: Heb 10:19-25 Ps 24:1-4b, into his arms and led us to a table Kay Cozad their names and calls. 5-6 Mk 4:21-25 is a certified grief educa- Yet, Jonah succeeds in con- The Apostles were simple where he immediately began, like tor and news editor of Today’s verting the people of the city. The men. Yet, Jesus called them, and Friday: Heb 10:32-39 Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, his son not hours before, to form Catholic newspaper. She is message is clear. Anyone, even they responded in the affirmative. 39-40 Mk 4:26-34 a plan. the author of “Prayer Book for someone with the hardest heart, Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 (Ps) Lk I wanted more from him at that Widows,” Our Sunday Visitor, can repent. And also, God wants 1:69-75 Mk 4:35-41 moment, being the emotional type 2004, and can be reached at kco- all people to repent. who needed to express the pain [email protected]. 28 COMMENTARY January 25, 2015 Esteeming our elders and fostering SCRIPTURE SEARCH solidarity across generations Gospel for January 25, 2015 Mark 1:14-20 ccasionally we hear dis- eration, could end up becoming so turbing stories in the callous, inhuman and brutal. What MAKING Following is a word search based on the Gospel media about young people can be done to prevent this kind reading for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle Owho perpetrate abuse against the of “inter-generational disconnect” elderly. In a widely reported 2009 from occurring in the future? And SENSE OF B: Peter, Andrew, James and John join Jesus. The story, for example, caretakers at what can be done to build up unity words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. the Quadrangle Assisted Living and respect between generations? BIOETHICS facility outside Philadelphia were A nearly universal point of MARK GALILEE PROCLAIMING charged in connection with the reference over the years, and a TIME KINGDOM OF GOD REPENT abuse of an elderly patient named counsel of incalculable worth, has FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK BELIEVE SIMON ANDREW Lois McCallister. Three employ- been the injunction enshrined in FISHERMEN COME NETS ees, aged 19, 21 and 22, were the Decalogue: Honor your father FOLLOWED FARTHER JAMES caught on a surveillance camera as and mother. A decision to abide pray and think about God, they ZEBEDEE BOAT MENDING they taunted, mocked and assault- by this commandment invariably strengthen inter-generational ties CALLED FATHER HIRED MEN ed the partially naked 78-year-old serves to strengthen the concern and build family unity. woman. of children for their parents and We can foster intergenera- She had begun complaining to elders, and helps forge a bond tional care and support within our BROTHERS FISHING visiting family members several between the generations. The families and communities in other months prior that someone was Book of Sirach offers similarly simple ways as well, for example, hurting her and hitting her. There sage advice: “My son, take care of through conscientious parenting, KWLLEEEL I LAG were also initial signs of bruising your father when he is old; grieve including small but important R I J OMDE L L ACD on her hand and wrist. After bring- him not as long as he lives. Even steps such as insisting on meal ing the bruises to the attention of if his mind fail, be considerate of time together as a family (which AGN I M I ALCORP builds up mutual respect and the nursing home’s administrators, him; revile him not all the days of MFTGHNNOM I SE the family was informed that the his life; kindness to a father will concern for others in the family); allegations were unfounded, and not be forgotten, firmly planted teaching compassion by visiting ELAODTNEPERF sick or elderly neighbors together; were told the accusations were against the debt of your sins…” NLNRJOEMOTAO simply the result of the patient’s In a sense, it is precisely the teaching children to welcome all advancing dementia. Family mem- weakness and vulnerability of the human life, even when weak or DAEDTDMCCTTL handicapped; praying together as a bers suspected there was more to elderly that beckons us to manifest IWTDEHDOHCAL it, and clandestinely installed the a greater respect towards them, family; decreasing media time and video camera, hidden in a clock in and never to mistreat them in the guarding against violent computer/ NDSBGAEEFGOO video games, pornography and the victim’s room. strength of youth. As Pope John GSEMAJRRTGBW After capturing the assailants Paul II beautifully summed it up other practices that dehumanize on tape, they concluded that the in his 1999 Letter to the Elderly: people and make them seem like SZBEVE I LEBOE abuse suffered by their mother “… the signs of human frailty objects to be manipulated. HNEMREHS I FAD had been ongoing for some time. which are clearly connected with As we seek to build relational One of the young women charged advanced age become a summons bridges across generations, and © 2015 Tri-C-A AngelaPublications www.tri-c-a-publications.com Merici work to construct a society that in the case told investigators she to the mutual dependence and 1470 - 1540 was working on another floor the indispensable solidarity which esteems its elders, we simultane- feast - January 27 night the clock/camera captured link the different generations…” ously build up homes and com- munities that are liberated of the the scene in the elderly woman’s Compassionately attending to the SaintGoogle, public of domain the week: Angela Merici 1470-1540 room. A family member later told needs of the elderly draws the threat of abuse or neglect — plac- news reporters, “They called the generations together and builds es of safety, mutual support and third girl down from another floor solidarity. love, even as the hairs on our head By age 26, Angela had lost most of her wealthy Italian family to and said, ‘Come down, we’re When the unique gifts of the turn gray and our strength wanes. death. As a Franciscan tertiary, she performed good works and going to start.’” elderly are invested and shared taught catechism to girls in her home in Desenzano del Garda. As a consequence of the abuse, with the younger generation, this, Two visions inspired her to found a congregation dedicated to the the Department of Public Welfare too, builds up solidarity. Elderly eventually revoked the license for people help us see human affairs religious training of young women; she began this mission with a the facility, and the family filed with a sense of perspective tem- school in Brescia. Earlier she had endured an episode of blindness a civil lawsuit against the parent pered by experience, reflection while on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and had rejected a papal Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. company. and wisdom. Whenever grandpar- is a request to run all charities in Rome. In 1535, she founded the A tragic event like this leads ents contribute to the raising and priest of the Diocese of Fall River, to intense questioning about how formation of the grandchildren, Massachusettes, and serves at The Ursulines and served as superior until her death. This mystic, a patron these young people, charged with even by doing something as National Catholic Bioethics Center of catechists, reportedly was fascinated from childhood by the the special care of the older gen- simple as teaching them how to in Philadelphia. legend of St. Ursula, an early virgin-martyr.

Saints cannot provide the foundation for can turn very painful, very fast, other models of marriage on offer and wife to their better natures, building something solid. But if when these simple words are in society at large. But to the and situate a marriage in relation FAMILY instead love is a relationship, then missing. degree that “marriage” is a prize to the other sacraments as well, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 it is a growing reality, and we can All of the cardinal and we allow ourselves and a partner especially Penance and Eucharist. also say, by way of example, that theological virtues are necessary only after a long sequence of This sacramental economy puts it is built in the same way that and relevant for marriage to that we choose to do in everyday erotic auditions, or to the extent reconciliation and fidelity at the we build a house. And we build a flourish. Chastity in particular that “marriage” is a contract, foundation of married life, and, in life, beginning here and now house together, not alone!” is the seed from which strong amidst daily pressures. ... Pope a division of rights between so doing, fosters and protects true People who want to build their marriages grow. To train our individuals protecting their own communion between the sexes. Francis acknowledges that many marriage on rock will cultivate hearts for marriage, we need people might be afraid of such autonomy, then we are sowing To people in postmodern times, certain virtues. The Catechism of practice in interior freedom, the the seeds of disappointment and uncertain what and who can be a challenge; that people might the Catholic Church promises that practice of seeing our sexuality avoid marriage out of skepticism conflict. Eros will wax and wane, trusted, such a venture seems in the Sacrament of Marriage, in the context of communion and a framework of contesting risky. But the Church, a mother or fear: Christ dwells with a couple, and the holiness of each other’s “Today many people are afraid rights is not fertile ground for who knows the human heart helping spouses to pick up their personhood. Chastity forms mercy. better than we know ourselves, of making definitive decisions, cross, “to rise again after they the good habits of self-denial that affect them for all their lives, Over the centuries, human also knows who Jesus is, that He have fallen,” to forgive and bear and self-control, which are beings have married for countless is the Lord, that He is trustworthy because it seems impossible. … one another’s burdens. Pope prerequisites for treating others and this mentality leads many reasons, some of them ennobling, — and that His way of loving is, Francis makes a related point with mercy. Marriage fantasies, some of them pragmatic. In in the end, the only way. who are preparing for marriage succinctly when he says living absent a chaste heart, make a to say, ‘We will stay together for sacramental Marriage, the Church together is an “art … which can poor start for a long walk of offers us shelter, grace and a as long as our love lasts.’ But be summarized in (a few simple) mercy. … what do we mean by ‘love?’ A daily lesson in the nature of words: please, thank you and Christian marriage is a matter God’s love. The Church’s marital mere emotion, a psycho-physical Fred and Lisa Everett are co-direc- sorry.” Learning to say these of mutual self-surrender. And vows constantly recall a husband state? Certainly, if it is just this, it things can be hard. But marriages of course there are alternatives, tors of the Office of Family Life. January 25, 2015 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 29

K105 HOOPSTERS TO TAKE ON THE ST. ROSE-ST. LOUIS TWINS ALUMNI Mark you calendars to attend the K105 Hoopsters vs. St. Rose-St. Louis Twins alumni at the St. Rose gym, Monroeville, on Thursday night, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for students. Bring a canned food item for $1 off. Concession stand will be open with a chance to win $105 and raffle items available. All proceeds will Sports benefit Twins Athletics. — Michelle Castleman BISHOP LUERS, BISHOP DWENGER TEAM UP CYO hoop action TO HOST SPECIAL OLYMPICS GAME gathers steam in January

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN gentlemen and their coaches pos- sess. They truly are walking and practicing their faith.” FORT WAYNE — Renee In other action, Christine Nix’s Meussling and Jodi Kahlenbeck, St. Jude seventh-grade girls’ squad the tournament coordinators for played St. Elizabeth 7 on Saturday, the 19-team Holiday Tournament Jan. 10. With a low scoring first at Most Precious Blood School, half, the Eagles led, 7-4, at the reported highlights from the 2014 break. But the second half both event, which has run for over teams picked up the scoring and 20 years the weekend between the pace. St. Jude went on to win, Christmas and New Year’s Day. 28-19. This year, the boys’ top finishers In a classic Blue League battle were all sixth-grade squads. The to kick off the New Year, Most winner was St. Vincent (green) Precious Blood beat St. Therese, with St. Charles coming in sec- 31-27, on Saturday, Jan. 10, at ond and St. Vincent (white) third. St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel. The For the girls’ teams, St. Charles 6 score was 16-16 at the half. But MOLLIE SHUTT won it all with St. Vincent 6 coming Most Precious Blood’s stingy in runner-up and St. Vincent 5 plac- defense held St. Therese scoreless Bishop Luers and Bishop Dwenger High School hosted DeKalb County’s Special ing third. in the third quarter. However, the Olympics team, the DeKalb Swish, on Friday, Jan. 9, during the varsity basket- A new tradition was started Crusaders were not ready to give up. this year — the Christian Attitude With two minutes left in regulation, ball games held at Bishop Luers High School. The DeKalb Swish played against a team Award. Teams winning the first the game was all tied up, 24-24. comprised of Bishop Dwenger Saints and Bishop Luers Knights boys’ JV players. The annual traveling trophy were St. However, the Reds hung on to win John the Baptist, New Haven, 31-27. Connor Christman led all DeKalb Swish began competing last year and won their first sectional title. Student coun- (boys) and Most Precious Blood scorers with 13, while John Peterson cils from both schools worked together to provide a warm welcome and a great court for (girls). Voting was done solely had 12 for St. Therese. by the officials and was based on On Sunday, Jan. 18, Queen of competition. coaches and players display of Angels topped St. Rose-St. Louis, Christian attitude and overall sports- 32-28, in a tough battle that came manship. Parishioner Derk Hinsey down to the wire. High scorer for of Bad Dad Motorcycles presented the Twins was August Hein with 14, BISHOP DWENGER FRESHMAN BASKETBALL TEAM WINS the trophy. while McEvoy led all with Kelly Mouch, athletic director 23 for Queen of Angels. The Twins HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT at St. John the Baptist, New Haven, also had a non-conference match up said, “These are the moments that on Saturday, Jan. 17, on their home really matter and not the wins and court where the eighth-grade players losses. It was truly an honor to were honored before the match up. receive this award. It speaks vol- In that loss, Evan Whitman had 14 umes about the character the young points. Most Precious Blood girls were the recipients of the Christian Attitude Award from the Holiday Tournament at Most Precious Blood School.

PROVIDED BY BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL St. John the The Bishop Dwenger High School 2014-2015 freshman boys’ basketball team won the Baptist, New Haven, boys were Ninth-Grade SAC Holiday Tournament championship held Dec. 29-30. The team the recipients became the second freshman boys’ team in school history to reach the champion- of the Christian ship game and win the title. The team defeated Wayne, 38-25, South Side, 39-24, and Attitude Award from the Holiday Concordia in the championship game, 18-15. Team members are managers Colton Tournament at Buescher, Jordan Hudson and Franco Rodriguez and players Jalen Royal, Dane Houlihan, Most Precious Blood School. McComb, Alec Watercutter, John Veracco, Chip Clark, Tommy Steele, John Henry Reith, Bradley Black, Grant Richardson, Eddie Morris, David Maxson and Lucas

Lehrman. Nathan Conroy and Jacob Torkeo coach the team. PHOTOS BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN 30 TODAY’S CATHOLIC January 25, 2015 ICCL Game of the Week: CASA Holy Family, Queen of Peace place firmly on contest RISTORANTI ITALIANO Fort Wayne Tradition Since 1977 BY JOE KOZINSKI at halftime as they came out a solid game and we looked of St. Matthew to yet another and quickly knotted the score really good at times. Sometimes victory by posting a 31-18 score ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ on a myriad of points from it’s expected of a young team,” on the St. Jude Falcons. Casa! Ristorante SOUTH BEND — A battle of Eddie Murphy, Tordi and Matt remarked Trojan Coach Greg Christ the King’s Sam Clark (Southwest) runs was the stamp that the Obringer. Fozo. “Ultimately it was their again came up big as his squad 7545 W. Jefferson Blvd. Trojans of Holy Family and Queen of Peace wasn’t fin- pressure that got to us.” more than doubled the output of 436-2272 their eastside opponents, the ished as Ryan Piraccini knocked In other scores around Holy Family, 59-21. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pumas of Queen of Peace, down a mid-range shot end- the league, Corpus Christi, Panthers George Griffin and Casa Grille Italiano would place firmly on their con- ing the quarter with the Pumas behind Austin Lee and Aston Ryan Schmitt chipped in 18 and (Northeast) test as they both vied for victory clinging to a one-point Ruskowski’s double-digit 14 points respectively as St. 6340 Stellhorn Road in an Inter-City Catholic League lead. performances, beat the Anthony outpaced the bulldogs 969-4700 classic match up at Saint Joseph The start Falcons of St. Jude, of Our Lady of Hungary, 38-15. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ of the final 45-15. The Lions of St. Pius X Casa Ristorante Italiano High School. (Next to the Coliseum) The teams, both trying to stay quarter was The trio of stayed unbeaten in the St. 4111 Parnell Avenue afloat during the early season, the one-man Jaden Ivy, Tion Martin DePorres division by 483-0202 seemed to be hitting their stride run of runs Ottbridge and conquering Queen of Peace, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ at the opportune moment. as dormant Adam Short all 40-29. The threesome of Alex Casa Grille The Pumas jumped to an Puma big scored big for Mossey, Jonathon Branch and (Northwest) early lead behind a long range man Luni Sete the Crusaders of Luni Sete all scored more than 411 E. Dupont Road jumper by Alex Kasnia, fol- scored inside not Holy Cross as they 10 in the highly contested game. 490-4745 lowed by two charity stripe once, not twice, but dispatched St. Thomas, A complete schedule and buckets by Joe Tordi in what three times in a one minute and the 13 points poured in by list of division standings of the VOTED #1 Italian Restaurant looked like a potential run away. and 45 seconds span, and he Surf Saebrey by the score of Inter-City Catholic League can casarestaurants.net Trojan Ryan Hessy squashed also added a pair of free throws 53-26. be found at www.icclsports.org. Banquets & Catering the rumble of blow out by con- to make it a 10-point lead for Christ the King, behind an necting on a huge three pointer the blue-and-white-clad squad. 11-point effort of John Driscoll, 399-2455 to put Holy Family on the board Holy Family’s Luke Fozo expelled the Eagles of St. and into the thick of the contest. finally stopped the bleeding by Adalbert, 42-12. The teams settled in and after hitting a free throw and then The Crusaders of Holy exchanging buckets the score the first field goal of the second Cross added another victory to THE GALLEY was tied, 10-10, after the first half at the 2:34 mark. their total by also defeating St. Famous Fish & Seafood quarter. The Trojan’s last push was Adalbert, 35-15. A Holy Family’s Riley Hessy a little too late as the Pumas Despite double-digit scoring Chicken & Steaks • Banquet Facilities hit a three-ball giving them the claimed victory in the topsy- by Charlie Maxwell and Thomas Set Sail Soon! first lead of the game and with turvy contest, 44-34. Ewing for St. Thomas, Zach We now have served over the aid of his brother, pushed “Sete really turned it on. He Whitfield’s 21 propelled the the lead to a double-digit deficit is a talented and gifted athlete Saints of Mishawaka Catholic to 3,000,000 lbs. of our for the Pumas. and I knew he could play that a narrow 48-40 triumph. FAMOUS FISH! Queen of Peace added a well,” commented Puma Coach The undefeated Eagles of couple of baskets late in the John Piraccini. “I was extremely St. Joseph remained that way Celebrating our 36th Anniversary! quarter to make the margin a happy of our entire team. We thanks to Brennan Horvath’s respectable six and the second were a solid 12 for 18 from the baker’s dozen as they beat half anyone’s game. line and it shows that practice Corpus Christi and Austin Lee, 622 North 13th Street • Decatur • (260) 724-8181 The Pumas must have lis- pays off.” 40-26. www.thegalleydecatur.com tened to their seasoned coach “I thought my kids played Coley Quinn led the Blazers Inspired reading ... High-Efficiency Windows

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BRC- 126_2013 Todays Catholic ad.indd 1 1/15/13 3:35 PM January 25, 2015 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C 31 REST IN PEACE Angola Granger Edward John Gray, 84, What’s Happening? James P. Bobay, 88, Loretta M. Ewald, 89, St. Joseph Chapel St. St. Pius X South Bend WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Ege Charles Ernest Tychsen, William A. Haney, 90, Sueanne H. Brady, 92, St. Pius X Corpus Christi announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, 79, Immaculate Huntington Anthony John Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Conception Thresa L. Reust, 92, Papandria Sr., 94, payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Fort Wayne Ss. Peter and Paul Christ the King our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Marjorie Joan Gorrell, Mishawaka Shirley Ann Labis, 68, 87, St. Charles Frances Elaine Ebling, St. Jude Borromeo Knights host Sunday Breakfast at Most Spaghetti supper planned Bible. The cost of the day is $20 79, St. Joseph Loretta K. Peczkowski, Precious Blood and Queen of Angels Mishawaka — The Knights of and includes lunch. Register by Margaret Ellen Elsie J. DeBruyne, 92, 92, Corpus Christi Fort Wayne — The Knights of Columbus Council 1878 will Jan. 30 to Sister Barbara Anne O’Connor, 58, have a spaghetti supper Friday, Hallman at 574-259-5427. St. Bavo Columbus St. Gaspar del Bufalo St. Joseph Louise V. Piotrowski, Council 11043 will have an Feb. 13, from 5-7 p.m. at 114 New Haven 95, Christ the King “all-you-can-eat” breakfast on West First St. Tickets are $8 for Evenings of reflection planned Virginia E. Christman, 80, Marjorie A. Hoffman, Sunday, Jan. 25, from 8:30 a.m. adults, $5 for children age 5 and Notre Dame — “Be Still — The St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel Jeanette R. Pozzi, 79, above. Children under 5 years of 80, St. John the Baptist to 12:30 p.m. in the gymnasium Contemplative in the Active St. Anthony de Padua at Most Precious Blood, 1515 age are free. All proceeds benefit World” is the theme for two Pauline D. Nichols, 88, Notre Dame Barthold St., and at the Activities Hannah’s House. evenings of reflection on Jan. 26 St. Charles Borromeo Lucille J. Simon, 83, Sister M. Beniti, CSC, Center at Queen of Angels, 1500 and 29 at 6 p.m. at the Sacred St. Anthony de Padua W. State Blvd. Tickets are $8 for Card and socializing party planned Heart Parish Center on the Notre Sally T. Weigand, 84, 96, Our Lady of adults, $4 for children 6-12 and Fort Wayne — Men and women Dame campus. This year’s series St. Charles Borromeo Loretto Father John Allyn $20 per family. Carryout meals 21 years of age and older are “Stillness in All Seasons” will Melloh, OSM, 71, Gerald G. Dehner, 91, Marion M. Barrett, 93, (with drink) will also be available invited to a card and socializing explore the place of contempla- Chapel of Our Lady’s St. Jude Basilica of the Sacred for $5. All proceeds will ben- party Saturday, Jan. 24, from tive prayer during the different Assumption, Mineola, efit the William Roth Memorial Heart 7 p.m. to midnight at Queen of stages of life. Tickets are $8. For Sandra K. Horstman, Minnesota. Father Scholarship Fund. Angels activity center. Cost is more information and reservation, $10 at the door, which includes contact Patricia Bellm at 574- 71, St. Jude Albert A. Dhaene, 86, Melloh was a long- Holy Name Society fish fry pulled pork and chicken, cole 631-1379 or [email protected] or Holy Cross Chapel time professor at the Phyllis C. Polek White, University of Notre New Haven — The Holy Name slaw, snacks, beer, pop and water. visit icl.nd.edu/proclaim. 79, St. Elizabeth Ann Brother Raymond Door prizes awarded. All pro- Dame. Society of St. John the Baptist Seton Dufresne, CSC, 88, Our Parish will have a fish fry Friday, ceeds benefit Queen of Angels Theology on Capp Lady of Holy Cross Jan. 23, from 4-7 p.m. Adults $8, athletics. Contact Denny Jamison Mishawaka — High School teens Cheryl Christine Chapel children 5-12 $4.50 and children at 260-418-1139 for information. are invited to Theology on Capp Schultz, 67, Most under 5 free. Monday, Jan. 26, from 7-8:45 Precious Blood Bishop Luers Winter Homecoming p.m. at the Knights Hall, 114 W. Play on St. Maximillian Kolbe Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers High First St. Presenter Justin Seng announced School will have a winter home- will speak on “Who is retell- Fort Wayne —Two shows are coming Friday, Feb. 6, for the ing our story.” Cappuccino, hot scheduled in the Diocese both varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball chocolate or soft drinks are free. at University of Saint Francis games beginning at 6 p.m. The Guests are welcome to bring Robert Goldstine Performing alumni office will be recognizing snacks. McElhaney-Hart Arts Center on Berry St. at 1 p.m. the 1968 and the 2014 boys’ SAC and a evening show at 7 p.m. on championship teams dur- Bishop Luers High School to host FUNERAL HOME Saturday, Feb. 28. The tickets are ing halftime of the boys’ game. Trivia Knight $5 for upper level, $10 for lower A Casa Knight Dinner will be Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers 715 North Jefferson level and $15 per family for from 4:30-7 p.m. in the café and High School will host a Trivia upper level. reservations are suggested. For Knight on Friday, Feb. 20, in Huntington information contact Sarah Shank the gymnasium from 7-11 p.m. St. Hedwig Rosary and Holy Name at [email protected] or with doors opening at 6 p.m. Societies plan Polish style dinner buffet 260-456-1261, ext. 3039. Complimentary soft drinks and (260) 356-3320 South Bend — St. Hedwig will water will be provided. Beer www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com host a Polish style dinner Sunday, Day of Reflection and wine will be available to Feb. 8 from noon to 2 p.m. in Mishawaka — A day of reflec- purchase. Round sponsorships tion will be held at St. Francis the Hedwig Memorial Center on are available for $50 per round. The Catholic Schools Office Convent (across from Marian Table cost is $125; maximum of the corner of Scott and Western. is accepting applications for Tickets are $11 per person by High School) Wednesday, Feb. 10 adults per table. Theme for the advance sale only. Call the parish 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. night is “support your favorite ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL office at 574-287-8932 by Feb. The theme for the day is “Peace team.” Reservations to 260-356- 4. Carry outs available. Cash Bar and Non-Violence.” Bring a 1588 or trivianight13@gmail. St. John the Baptist School offered. Fort Wayne, Indiana Catholic School Principal Knights plan fish fry Enrollment: 262 Grades: PreK - 8 Fort Wayne — The Knights of Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School in Lafayette, Indiana has an opening Qualifications: Columbus Council 451, 601 for Principal beginning in June 2015. Central Catholic serves 412 Reed Rd., will have a fish fry • Practicing Roman Catholic & Faithful to the Magisterium students in grades 7-12. Central Catholic seeks a visionary Principal to on Friday, Feb. 6, from 5-7 p.m. • Teaching experience in the classroom Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 sustain a tradition of academic excellence within a Catholic environ- • Commitment to promoting a strong Catholic identity for children 12 and under. ment. The successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good • Hold or Eligible for Indiana Administrative License standing with the Catholic Church, hold a Master’s Degree in Education Spaghetti dinner supports Boy Scouts Fort Wayne — Boy Scout Troop Administration and have administrative experience in a Catholic school. 20 will have a spaghetti dinner The Principal reports to the LCSS Executive Director. The Principal is For more information and application, contact: Saturday, Feb. 7, from 5-7 p.m. responsible for implementing the policies of LCSS and the Indiana State CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE in the Queen of Angels Activity Department of Education. The Principal is expected to provide spiritual, Center, 1500 W. State Blvd. 915 South Clinton Street • Fort Wayne, IN 46802 educational, and professional leadership to the school community. Adults $8, seniors $6, students Tel: 260-422-4611 Fax: 260-426-3077 $6 and families $28. Venice meat For more information, please visit sauce, Casa salad and Edy’s ice Applications available online at: cream. http://www.lcss.org/about/workforlcss/. www.diocesefwsb.org/Administrative-Application 32 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 25, 2015

After the homily, Deacon Stan His wife, Lisa, said, “I really Lemieux, the director of Diaconal feel this is a partnership — we are DEACONS Formation, presented each candidate in this together. He will be the only by name to Bishop Rhoades. The one ordained but we are called as a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 bishop asked the candidates two couple to this and I found my heart questions: fuller than expected.” “In response to the Lord’s call, The Everetts said it was also spe- work is required each summer do you resolve to complete your cial to be a part of the first class of and the candidates must meet with preparation so that in due time candidates. Fred said once the deci- their spiritual director monthly. through you will sion was made to have a Hispanic They are also assigned a deacon be prepared to assume ministry diaconate, there were obstacles in or priest as a mentor who guides within the Church? finding people who could teach in them throughout the program. “Do you resolve to prepare Spanish, but he said the bishop and During the homily in Spanish, yourselves in mind and spirit to the committee persevered. Bishop Rhoades reflected on the give faithful service to Christ the Our Lady of Guadalupe can- day’s Gospel of the call of Levi, a Lord and His Body, the Church?” didate Marco Castillo said, “I feel sinner and tax collector, to be an To which they responded, “I blessed that God called me.” His apostle. Bishop Rhoades empha- am.” The bishop then said, “The daughter, Flor, who helped trans- DENISE FEDOROW sized that no one is worthy of the Church receives your declaration late, said her father added he felt Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades poses questions as part of the Rite of Candidacy call of Holy Orders, neither he nor with joy. May God who has begun very privileged and wants to study for the Hispanic Diaconate program. This is the first class for Hispanic priests nor the future deacons. the good work in you bring it to hard to be a good deacon and be in deacons in the diocese. Assisting Bishop Rhoades is Deacon Jim Jesus said, “People who are fulfillment.” The bishop blessed the prayer and serve the community. Fitzpatrick. healthy do not need a doctor; sick candidates, praying for their perse- Flor said, “I feel blessed as well. people do. I have come to call sin- verance in their vocation.” This has had a huge impact on our ners, not the self-righteous.” The family.” received any advice from deacons day for these men who’ve worked bishop stressed that this is a wonder- Candidates’ reactions Several candidates in this class with young children, and Virginia their backsides off. I feel person- ful proverb that we must always have young families, including Muñoz said a couple from Texas ally responsible for them and I pray remember. “We are all in need After the Mass some of the candi- Giovani Muñoz of St. John the came to speak to the group and for them a lot. We’re getting into of the Divine Physician, the Lord dates and their wives shared what the Evangelist. when they entered the diaconate the real hard part now. I’m glad the Jesus.” day and the diaconate meant to them. He said, “This is a day of joy for they had six children under 12. wives have been able to come to Reflecting on the first reading Christian Nieves of St. John the our family. I feel really blessed and “It was good for me to hear their most of the classes.” from the letter to the Hebrews, Evangelist in Goshen said, “It’s very grateful. Our Church needs people experience,” she said. “This is a Deacon LeMieux expressed grat- which describes God’s word as special to me because I have the willing to serve the Lord; not just at challenge — but a good one. God itude to the formation team, includ- “living and effective, sharper than opportunity to be a deacon. I like church but wherever the need is.” put us on this path and we work as a ing Holy Cross Father Jack Keefe, any two-edged sword,” the bishop serving people and feel special (call- Muñoz said he identifies with family and we’re becoming stronger director of spiritual formation; reminded the candidates that they ing) inside of me.” Pope Francis, who shows us to act as a family as we support him in all Deacon Dave Elchert, coordinator were preparing to be ministers of Fred Everett of Corpus Christi, out our faith. He also expressed his studies.” of pastoral field education; Professor that word. He encouraged them to South Bend, whose mother is appreciation for Bishop Rhoades Muñoz said wives are so impor- Timothy Matovina and Lourdes study the Scriptures and tradition Cuban, said the day was “much and said “he is a blessing for our tant to the diaconate process. “I Silva, coordinators of education; well since they will be teachers and more meaningful. I reflected back diocese,” who has been very sup- wouldn’t be able to do it by myself and Enid Roman de Jesus, language preachers of the faith. He particular- to 40 years ago when I was an altar portive of the group of candidates or without the support of my wife.” and cultural advisor. “We couldn’t ly stressed the need to know God’s boy and used to serve at the Spanish and wants to know them on a per- Director of Diaconal Formation do this without the formation team,” word in their hearts through a disci- Masses in Miami. It’s amazing how sonal level. Deacon Stan LeMieux said, “It’s a said Deacon LeMieux. pline of daily prayer and meditation. God leads you step by step.” The couple was asked if they great day for the Church. It’s a great