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By Richard Meek scenario that played out diana. He was ordained Currently, he is serving as the chair- The Catholic Commentator in my mind,” said Fa- in 1978 and has served man of the board of the Federation ther Ranzino, who will in several parishes, of Diocesan Liturgical Commission, Humility and honor were the emo- continue as pastor at St. including St. Joseph which is a national organization. He tions expressed by Father Tom Ranzino Jean Vianney Church the Worker Church in will continue to serve as chairman as and Father Ju Hyung “Paul” Yi as they in Baton Rouge, where Pierre Part, Holy Rosa- well as mentoring his eventual replace- assumed their new leadership positions he has served for the ry Church in St. Amant ment for the Office of Worship. in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Father Ranzino past nine years. “And in Father Yi and St. George Church “I think I’m pretty good knowing my Bishop Robert W. Muench on March all honestly, I was very in Baton Rouge. limits in what I can do and can’t do,” Fa- 22 announced the appointment of Fa- humbled. I didn’t really see this. Father Ranzino, who said he was sur- ther Ranzino said. “And I’m pretty good ther Ranzino as vicar general and Fa- “It’s an opportunity for me to be of prised when Bishop Muench approached at delegating.” ther Yi as chancellor effective March service to the diocese.” him about the vicar general’s position a “I’m very grateful to my parish and 23. Father Ranzino, who is currently Father Ranzino, a native of Baton couple of weeks ago, is also the direc- to my parish staff for being able to take serving as chancellor, replaces Father Rouge and the son of Patricia and tor of the Office of Worship, which helps on this duty and to continue to serve Than Vu, who died earlier this year. Thomas Ranzino, was born in 1950 and implement the church’s vision for divine both my parish and the diocese,” he “I thought about what would be hap- attended St. Meinrad Seminary and worship as well as advising the bishop added, saying he is grateful to Bishop pening in the future, but this was not the School of Theology in St. Meinrad, In- and pastors on liturgical matters. SEE APPOINTMENTS PAGE 24 HEARING THE CALL Mom, son to enter Catholic faith at Easter

By Debbie Shelley lic schools here than others,” The Catholic Commentator Wood said. But that changed when she Sex. Politics. Religion. attended Boston College in Stafford Wood acknowl- Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. edges these subjects are often “That’s when I experienced taboo in “polite conversation.” the Catholic faith as not some- However, she made this excep- thing ‘other than,’ ” Wood said. tion when announcing to her She explained, “When I family that their “feminist, lib- grew up, there were Catholics eral, divorcée” family member and there were ‘the rest of us is entering the Catholic faith at Christians.’ It was definitely Our Lady of Mercy Church in mysterious to me and outside Baton Rouge at the Easter Vigil of my childhood experiences in on April 4. a lot of ways.” Wood’s decision to become During the past four to five Catholic may surprise some, years, Wood had some “odd because although she grew up experiences” for her Protestant in south , she did not background. In Prague she saw have any practicing Catholics the Infant Jesus of Prague stat- in her family. ue, which thoroughly inspired “We’re Episcopalian, Meth- her. She and her son, Steven, odist, some Unitarians, secular 11, who was then 5 ½, went to Stafford Wood and her son, Steven, will enter the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil Mass at Our Lady humanists … the whole thrust,” Cartagena, Columbia and saw of Mercy Church on April 4. Photo by Marie Constantin said Wood. the uncorrupted body of St. Neither were her friends Peter Claver. through the RCIC program ti-death penalty rally in the justice issues. Catholic. “He looked like he could and will enter the church with Lafayette area when she saw “I’m sitting here in a room “I had more Hindu and get up and run around,” said his mother. the beauty of the Catholic filled with the ACLU, families Buddhist friends in the pub- Steven Wood, who is going Wood also spoke at an an- Church’s involvement in social SEE EASTER PAGE 23 2 The Catholic Commentator The Lighter Side of FAI t H April 3, 2015 | TREASURES FROM THE DIOCESE | DID YOU KNOW Celebrate Easter Vigil

The Lenten sea- can never be artificial son culminates with and must be replaced the paschal triduum, annually. Although di- beginning with the mensions may differ, evening Mass on Holy the candle must be Thursday and clos- large enough to suf- ing with the evening ficiently convey the prayer on Easter Sun- truth that Christ is the day. light of the world. But for all of the The vigil is divided symbolism during into four parts: Service that time, the Eas- of Light; Liturgy of the ter Vigil is generally Word; Liturgy of Bap- regarded as the high tism; and Liturgy of point of the triduum. the Eucharist. Perhaps there is no Typically, the ser- other Mass through- vice begins outside out the year that is as with all of the lights in beautiful and awe-inspiring as the Eas- the church turned off. ter Vigil. Readings are numerous, totaling The celebration is a nocturnal vigil, nine; seven from the Old Testament and meaning it must begin and end in dark- two from the New Testament. One of the ness. By doing so, it retains the ancient Old Testament readings is Exodus 14, character of vigilance and expectation as and typically one of the New Testament Christians await the resurrection. readings is traditionally from St. Paul The fire is blessed, the paschal candle and the other from the Gospel. is lighted to illume the night so that the It is also during this Mass that adult congregation may hear the Easter proc- catechumens and candidates are re- lamation and listen to the Scriptures. ceived into full communion with the The Lucernarium, the Solemn Beginning church. The Christ Triumphant in the apse of Sacred Heart Church in Baton Rouge is one of the of the Vigil, actually takes place before The Easter Vigil also marks the return most moving murals in the diocese. Completed in the 1940s by Father Dom Gregory the Liturgy of the Word. of the use of alleluia during the Mass, deWit OSB, the mural is located in the round dome of the apse and is the dominant In an interesting twist, because sunset which is omitted during the Lenten season. feature of the church. The Christ Triumphant measures 36 feet in width and the head varies depending on location, local weath- Although one of the longer Masses of alone is 7 feet high The right hand is raised in blessing and the left holds a book pro- er stations may be consulted as to when the liturgical year in terms of time, the claiming “Rex Sum Ego” (I am a King). The face has a Sicilian character. Many consider the sun will set so as to plan the vigil. Easter Vigil remains one of the most the Christ Trimphant to be Brother Gregory’s masterpiece. The Catholic Commentator file photo The paschal candle is unique in that it popular among Catholics.

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By Richard Meek they are going to be putting their time on,” through to our ministries,” he said. than 20 weeks the option to bury their child. The Catholic Commentator Tasman said. Tasman said LCCB will be working One issue Tasman will follow closely He added state money is funneled with DHHS to establish a study resolution is the potential re-introduction of what With potentially staggering budget through nonpublic schools and several to clarify an issue for a miscarried child methodology the state will use for capi- cuts looming, lawmakers are likely to agencies of Catholic Charities. Tasman born prior to 20 weeks. Currently, parents tal punishment. In Louisiana and other focus most of their attention on closing is cautiously optimistic about funding of those children are unable to bury their states lethal injections have been ques- the burgeoning shortfall in state finances remaining in place for the state voucher child. tioned, and recently in Utah, the governor during the upcoming legislative session, system, which has The remains of signed a bill into law allowing for the re- according to the director of the Louisiana grown since debut- One issue Tasman will a miscarried child turn of firing squads. Conference of Catholic Bishops. ing two years ago. born at 20 weeks and Tasman said a study resolution was Rob Tasman said the filing of bills has Catholic schools follow closely is the older can be returned introduced last year to develop a more been light, a sign that the budget will domi- in the Diocese of to the family for buri- humane method of capital punishment, nate the session, which begins April 13 and Baton Rouge have potential re-introduction al, if the family so de- but as of this past week no bill had been must end no later than 6 p.m. on June 11. opened their doors sires. introduced. “I think the focus of the session nec- to nearly 800 vouch- of what methodology the “That’s an issue “I truly believe something will be filed essarily is going to be on the budget and er students in 2014- even the medical with new protocol as to how to carry out trying to solve the deficit the state faces,” 15. state will use for capital community acknowl- the death sentence,” he said. he said. “I think legislators are focusing “Certainly I sus- edges,” Tasman said. As of a week before the April 3 deadline, on that problem exclusively and want to pect from a legis- punishment. “We have had conver- less than 200 bills had been filed, a highly be very engaged in that. Maybe in a way lator’s perspective sations with DHHS. unusual number, Tasman said. Additional- they have not been in the past.” anything in the budget is open for discus- They acknowledge the problem.” ly, most of the bills are non-controversial. Some figures estimate the deficit to be sion given the fact they have such a large Tasman said the law is silent on the is- He attributed that to not only the budget as high as $1.6 billion, and the legislature deficit to overcome,” he said. sue and there is no clarity as to what pro- crisis but this being an election year as well. is limited on what areas can be cut. Higher Tasman said any budget cuts to the tocol hospitals should follow. At this point, “I am surprised at how few bills have education has borne the brunt of the bud- state’s social service agencies, such as the a miscarried child less than 20 weeks is been filed (and) surprised they have not get axe in recent years, and it has been re- Department of Health and Human Ser- often considered medical waste. tackled other issues,” he said. “I think ported LSU officials are already preparing vices, could eventually trickle down to He hopes the study, which will involve many legislators are being careful with for what could be another reduction. Catholic Charities. the stakeholders and take a year to com- what they pursue or decide not to pursue “In our conversation with legislators it “When those departments receive cuts, plete, will clarify the issue and a bill intro- (during an election year). The fact that so seems to follow that trend where the focus department wide, no matter the percent- duced in 2016 that would allow for parents few bills have been filed at this point is has to be on the budget, and that is what age, puts into jeopardy (funds) that flows of miscarried children who are born at less somewhat uncommon.” Brother Martin High School Congratulates The 2015 Senator Allen J. Ellender Award Recipient as Alumnus of the Year Henry L. Eiserloh III, M.D. Class of 1984 Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Partner at Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic Education • Brother Martin High School • Bachelor of Science (Zoology) - Louisiana State University • Doctor of Medicine - Louisiana State University School of Medicine (, LA) Internships, Residencies & Fellowships • Internship - Louisiana State University Medical Center • Residency - Louisiana State University Medical Center, Orthopaedic Surgery • Fellowship - University of British Columbia, Vancouver Hospital, Spine Reconstruction Surgery Professional Associations/Certifications • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery • Louisiana State Medical Society • Louisiana Orthopaedic Association • Orleans Parish Medical Society • Greater New Orleans Orthopaedic Society • NFL Physician Association • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Honors • Outstanding Orthopaedic Student, LSU Department of Orthopaedics • AO North American Spine Faculty • Selected as a Top Doctor by New Orleans Magazine Business • Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge, Finance Committee Chairman and Chairman of the Board 4 The Catholic Commentator NATIONAL | INTERNATIONAL April 3, 2015 President, first lady to welcome Pope Francis to White House Sept. 23

WASHINGTON (CNS) – Pres- come Pope Francis to the White dent and the pope will continue ident Barack Obama and first House Sept. 23. the dialogue, which they began lady Michelle Obama will wel- “During the visit, the presi- during the president’s visit to the Vatican in March 2014, on their shared values and commitments mm on a wide range of issues,” said a t Co unio statement released March 26 by irs n the Office of the Press Secretary F at the White House. Those issues, it said, include “caring for the marginalized and the poor; advancing economic opportunity for all; serving as good stewards of the environ- ment; protecting religious mi- norities and promoting religious freedom around the world; and welcoming and integrating im- migrants and refugees into our communities.” Pope Francis, shown holding palm fronds at the obelisk at the start of The statement added, “The Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican March 29, an- president looks forward to con- nounced he will visit President Barak Obama and first lady Michelle tinuing this conversation with Obama at the White House Sept. 23. While in Washington, Pope Fran- Big selection of gifts to choose from! Photo albums & frames, the Holy Father during his first cis will address a joint meeting of Congress Sept. 24, making him the music boxes, gift sets, rosaries, visit to the United States as pope.” first pope to do so. CNS photo First Communion jewelry & Bibles (engraving available); Mass & Last year, in their first en- prayer books, veils, purses, greeting cards, gift wrap! counter, Pope Francis received church in (the U.S.), such as the ington said it would host the the president at the Vatican for a exercise of the rights to religious pope for his visit, but did not an- discussion that touched on sev- freedom, life and conscientious nounce dates. On his flight from eral areas of tension between the objection as well as the issue of the Philippines to Rome in Janu- Books and Gifts and the White immigration reform,” the Vati- ary, Pope Francis said he would The little book store with House, including religious free- can said in statement afterward. canonize Blessed Junipero Serra a big heart and a dom and medical ethics. While in Washington, Pope at Washington’s Basilica of the thirsting desire to spread the good news! During an unusually long Francis will address a joint meet- Shrine of the Immaculate Con- 11232 Florida Blvd., corner of Sherwood Forest and Florida Blvd. 50-minute meeting, the two ing of Congress Sept. 24, making ception. Baton Rouge, LA | 225-272-4030 leaders discussed “questions him the first pope to do so. On March 18, the United of particular relevance for the The Archdiocese of Wash- Nations announced Pope Fran- cis will visit there the morning of Sept. 25 to address the U.N. General Assembly. The pope also will meet separately with NOW IS THE TIME U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon and with the president of the General Assembly. The pon- tiff also is scheduled to a town Don and Carl of Mr. D’s say don’t wait for hall gathering with U.N. staff. disaster to strike. Tree removal is a highly In a statement, Ban noted that the pope’s visit came during technical, yet a delicate task that requires the United Nations’ 70th anni- qualified professionals. Call on us BEFORE the versary, in which its members would make decisions about HURRICANE SEASON and we will give you a sustainable development, cli- FREE quote on any tree removal or trimming. mate change and peace. He said he was confident the pope’s visit would inspire the international community to redouble its ef- forts for social justice, tolerance and understanding. Call Today! The United Nations did not release the detailed itinerary Never attempt to for the meetings, part of a larger 225-292-6756 trim or remove trees papal visit to Washington, New close to power lines or York and Philadelphia. The Vat- structures, as this could ican is expected to release the of- result in serious or fatal ficial itinerary about two months Mr. D’s Tree Service injury and/or significant in advance of the trip, unless lo- Don and Carl say THANKS to their customers in damage to your home or cal officials release it earlier. Pope Francis already had an- the Baton Rouge area for over 35 years of service! property. nounced his participation Sept. Licensed and fully insured 26 and 27 for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. April 3, 2015 The Catholic Commentator 5 Catholic Charities announces more immigrant children to receive legal help

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of children will increase substantially,” said Justice Works AmeriCorps, a strategic them.” Baton Rouge (CCDBR) announced that Aguillard. partnership between The Corporation Before moving to Baton Rouge, de la more immigrant children, all seeking Unlike criminal court, legal represen- for National and Community Service, Rosa-Fuller was enrolled as a PhD stu- safety from violence in Honduras, Gua- tation isn’t provided for people appear- which operates the AmeriCorps nation- dent at Arizona University in Border temala and El Salvador and living with ing before an immigration court judge. al service program, and the Department Studies. guardians in Louisiana, will receive legal Legal fees are out of of Justice through its “This is my dream job,” Rosa-Fuller help from its Louisiana Esperanza Proj- reach for most. “The children who Executive Office for said. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to ect (Esperanza). The agency was granted “Based on the Immigration Review. help immigrants – teaching them they two new fellows that include an attorney data, we know that arrived last summer are The program was have options and helping them to nav- and paralegal through the Equal Justice if the children don’t launched last year igate the laws. But most of all, letting Works AmeriCorps Fellowship Program. have representation being fast tracked by by President Obama them know they are not alone and that “These two positions increase the in immigration court, to “increase national people care.” number of lives the program will impact almost all will disap- Immigration Court, and service while facil- The scope of work for the attorney/ and couldn’t have come at a better time,” pear, making them itating the effective paralegal team, who were scheduled to said Catholic Charities executive director more vulnerable than they desperately need and efficient adjudi- start the week of March 30, includes rep- David Aguillard. “The children who ar- ever,” Aguillard said. cation of immigration resenting the children in immigration rived last summer are being fast tracked “And that’s everyone’s representation now.” proceedings involv- court proceedings, conducting “Know by Immigration Court, and they desper- worst nightmare.” ing certain children your Rights” sessions, coordinating the ately need representation now.” Aguillard stated David Aguillard who have crossed the agency’s pool of pro bono counsel and CCDBR launched Esperanza in 2014 that CCDBR employs Catholic Charities executive director border without a par- providing universal representation – i.e., as the number of unaccompanied immi- 50 percent of the non- ent or legal guardian.” public defender-like services—for those grant children coming to live with guard- profit immigration attorneys in Louisi- Klock, a recent graduate of Loyola appearing before an immigration court ians in Louisiana increased. Winnifred ana and keeps a full client docket. Esper- Law School, says his passion for immi- judge without an attorney. and Kevin Reilly, and Jennifer and Sean anza is Louisiana’s only privately funded gration law was ignited while working in Aguillard pointed out that the agency Reilly made challenge grants to launch program specifically set up to serve these the college’s Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic. still is in need of monetary donations and the program. immigrant children. “These children are some of the most is recruiting pro bono attorneys, inter- “In conversations with D.C. officials, “Since Esperanza started in Septem- vulnerable on our planet,” Klock said. preters and other volunteers. To find out I think they noticed that with the Reil- ber, 2014, we’ve had contact with 400 “I’m excited about the opportunity to more or to make a donation, visit Louisi- lys’ gift, we had a program in place that children and their sponsors,” said Aguil- provide representation and advocate for anaEsperanza.org or call 225-336-8700. put us ahead of the curve. With the two lard. “Our new fellows will dramatically fellows (Adam Klock and Claudia de la increase that amount over the next year.” Rose-Fuller), our ability to protect the The two fellows are members of Equal ST. MICHAEL HIGH SCHOOL Series to study ‘Joy of the Gospel’ By Richard Meek Research Institute at Loyola University Visit www.smhsbr.org The Catholic Commentator in New Orleans has been helping to direct the project. Father Ranzino said a num- to register! Catholics in the Diocese of Baton ber of pastors have also been involved in Rouge will have the opportunity to reflect shaping the series. BOYS BASKETBALL ART DEVELOPMENTAL on Pope Francis’ first encyclical, “The Joy “The priests have been talking for some June 8-12 9am-12pm SUMMER LEAGUE of the Gospel,” in a four-part series be- time about the document,” he said “The Grades 5-8 $120 June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, ginning in April. desire has been trying to figure out a way BAND 23, 25 The “Joy of the Gospel,” released in to (present it) so as not to do it for one par- Grades 7-9 $150 2013, focuses on what the pope believes is ish but offer it to a broader community.” June 8-12 9am-12pm the church’s primary mission of evangeli- The first installment is scheduled Sat- Grades 5-8 $90 FORENSICS zation in the modern world. Pope Francis urday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., DRUM June 8-12 12pm-3pm touches on many issues, including Chris- at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Baton June 8-12 Grades 5-8 $120 tians’ obligations to serving the poor, Rouge and will explore The Joy of the 12:30pm-2:30pm GIRLS BASKETBALL and the challenge to establish worldwide Good News. Grades 5-8 $90 May 26-29 9am-12pm economic, political and legal orders. Pope On Wednesday, April 22, from 6 p.m. JAZZ BAND Grades 5-8 $120 Francis has frequently focused on both of to 8 p.m., at St. Patrick Church in Baton June 15-19 9am-2pm FOOTBALL those themes during his two-year papacy. Rouge, The Joy of the People will be pre- Grades 5-8 $150 July 13-16 9am-12pm “Our whole intention is to bring the sented. BASEBALL Grades 4-8 $100 pope’s first encyclical to our Catholic The Joy of Solidarity will be presented June 29-July 2 populous,” Vicar General Father Tom Wednesday, May 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., VOLLEYBALL 9am-12pm June 8-12 8am-11am Ranzino said. “It is a chance to study in at St. Joseph Cathedral, Baton Rouge. The Grades 3-8 $100 Grades 4-6 $120 four parts the Joy of the Gospel, which final session is scheduled Saturday, May BOYS BASKETBALL June 8-12 12pm-3pm really holds some of the visions of Pope 16, 3 p.m. at St. Jean Vianney Church, Grades7-8 $120 Francis’ outlook on the church. And how Baton Rouge, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will June 1-5 9am-3pm the church is to be a reflective presence reflect on The Joy of Faith in Action. Grades 7-9 $150 of Christ in the world, in the market- The series is being co-sponsored by June 15-19 9am-3pm Grades 4-6 $150 place, particularly in terms of being an the Jesuit Social Research Institute, June 22-26 9am-12pm evangelizing church.” St. Francis Xavier Church, St. George Grades K-3 $150 Father Ranzino said Father Fred Church, St. Jean Vianney, St. Paul the Kramer SJ, former director of Catholic Apostle and Together Baton Rouge. Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge Email [email protected]. Par- as well as Catholic Charities USA and ticipants can register at their parish or on- 17521 Monitor Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70817 225.753.9782 www.smhsbr.org currently the director at the Jesuit Social line at joyofthegospel.eventbrite.com. 6 The Catholic Commentator April 3, 2015 Was crucifixion necessary?/Stem-cell research and cures

I have been a Catholic all my life, So we are, in fact, re- Church is sometimes As for your hypothetical question, but I have never really under- deemed by the life, death portrayed as opposing whether you might morally use a cure Qstood why Jesus had to die for and resurrection of Jesus, all stem-cell research. discovered from embryonic research, I our sins. Couldn’t God have just forgiven but we are not compelled That is incorrect. What have not yet seen a definitive answer to us? (Eagan, Minnesota) to believe that God delib- the church opposes is the that from Catholic moralists, but I think erately willed the suffer- particular type of research that I can deduce one. Your question is one that has oc- ing of his Son. Jesus asked that involves the destruc- In 2005, the Pontifical Academy for cupied theologians over the entire at Emmaus (Lk 24:26): tion of human embryos. Life released a study regarding the use Ahistory of Christianity. I side with “Was it not necessary that As the Vatican indicat- of vaccines derived from aborted human your position: God is God, and he could the Messiah should suffer ed in No. 32 of “Dignitas fetuses. The academy felt that the use of have done anything he wanted. these things and enter into Personae,” a 2008 docu- such vaccines was permissible but only What is clearly the church’s teaching his glory?” ment “On the Dignity of in the absence of ethical alternatives. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. Yes, it was necessary the Human Person,” the However, and this is probably a telling 615) is that “Jesus atoned for our faults – but not because God destruction of even one difference, the academy noted that those and made satisfaction for our sins to the willed it to happen exact- Question Corner human life can never be particular fetuses had been killed for rea- Father.” But whether that atonement had ly in that way. justified in terms of the sons entirely unrelated to the production to occur in the way that it did has been a Father Kenneth Doyle benefit that it might con- of vaccines, and so the nexus is remote. matter of theological debate. I have a child with ceivably bring to another. By contrast, embryonic stem-cell re- One theory, sometimes referred to as Type 1 diabetes. Currently there is The church, on the other hand, does search involves the ongoing destruction “substitution,” “satisfaction” or “ransom” Qsome research being done toward strongly support research using adult of human embryos for the very purpose theology, was championed by St. Anselm a cure for this disease, but it involves stem cells. I have seen no reports to date of medical research. So it seems to me in the 11th century. embryonic stem cells. Should I refuse to of any lasting and verifiable cures from that the use of the fruits of such research What seems to me a reasonable hope for a cure that comes through this the use of embryonic cells. However, stem would not be morally permissible, since it explanation is this: God decided to send method? And if a cure does happen to cells from adult tissue and from umbilical would offer tacit support to such harmful Jesus to live among us, to be fully human come from this research, am I barred from cord blood are already providing healing experimentation. so that he could teach us and show us the using it for my child? (Yorktown, Virginia) treatment, particularly for victims of ways of the Lord. Once he became hu- strokes and vascular disease. FATHER DOYLE is chancellor for public informa- man, death was inevitable; and because I certainly understand your deep So I would think that your stronger tion and a pastor in the Diocese of Albany, his teaching challenged both the religious concern for your child’s health and hope for a cure for diabetes might lie in New York. Questions may be sent to Father and secular authorities of his day, a vio- Ayour strong desire to do everything the type of research that is morally per- Kenneth Doyle at askfat herdoyle@gmail. lent death was likely. morally permissible to help. The Catholic mitted and encouraged by the church. com; or 40 Hopewell St., Albany, NY 12208. An ImportAnt message for the Families of Belle rose

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By Debbie Shelley Jesus Church in Baton Rouge. leader in the accounting pro- The Catholic Commentator “He (Father Walsh) married fession, and he’s committed to my children and baptized my helping P&N employees reach With their sights set on the grandchildren. He’s a person I their potential for success as well. April 15 finish line to file tax re- really admire. How he lives his Balhoff, who was the president of turns, many businesses and in- faith life is incredible,” Balhoff the American Institute of CPAs in dividuals are racing to their ac- said. 2013-2014, sees the people in his countant’s office to complete tax Such a group of friends organization and CPAs nation- forms. and strong Catholic teachings wide as his professional family. “For CPAs, busy season is throughout his education had In addition to helping each other great because we have the oppor- Balhoff thinking about becom- succeed, being family also means tunity to help so many clients in ing a priest. But his interests respecting each other’s beliefs such a short period of time, but it changed. Instead of going to sem- and perspectives, which brings can get pretty intense,” said Bill inary, he majored in accounting Balhoff back to Christian values. Balhoff, Managing Director and at LSU. Bill Balhoff, Managing Director and CEO of Postlethwaite & Netterville, “We all have different ways of CEO of Postlethwaite & Netter- During his studies, Balhoff re- and Abby McCurry, Associate Director of Operations, review a mentor- expressing ourselves. It is very ville, an accounting and business ceived practical business lessons ing program that matches employees with mentors who can help important to me that our firm advisory firm with of- by working with a prom- them reach their goals and succeed within the firm.Photo by Debbie Shelley | and our employees embrace a fices in Baton Rouge, Bringing inent Catholic fami- The Catholic Commentator culture of support, which can New Orleans, ly, the Bahlingers, only be achieved through respect. Donaldsonville, at Kornmeyer’s end of the busy season, which is quipped Balhoff, who admits, Respect and tolerance is some- Gonzales, Lafay- JESUS furniture store. celebrated with a crawfish boil “Sometimes walkers pass me by.” thing I learned from my upbring- ette, St. Francis- To The He worked in the at Pelican Point Golf Course and Although he’s not always the ing, including my parents and my ville and Houston. warehouse, drove Country Club in Gonzales. But leader at the finish line, he is a faith,” Balhoff said. “You not only work JOB trucks, worked they don’t exhale for too long be- closely with your clients, in the office and cause they are busy year-round, but also with your coworkers. helped control invento- not only with tax and audit com- Towards the end it can feel like ry, unloaded furniture and set up pliance work, but also with val- Honor Those We Love. you’re running on adrenaline. It’s floor displays. ue-added accounting, tax, busi- GARDENS OF MEMORY &FUNERAL HOME -CREMATORY -MAUSOLEUMS almost like retail during the hol- “The Bahlingers were a great ness consulting and technology idays; the adrenaline keeps you example of what it was like to services. going,” said Balhoff. run a business according to your Values also never relax. Like His ability to lead P&N’s “tal- faith,” Balhoff said. “You could the other directors of P&N, Bal- ented group of people” not only see it in how they lived their faith hoff emphasizes giving back. For 11817 Jefferson Highway during their busiest time of year, life, from praying before leader- him, personally, this means giv- 225-753-1440 but all year long, comes in part ship meetings to how they treat- ing back to the church, school and www.ResthavenBatonRouge.com from his strong Catholic faith. ed their customers.” community. Balhoff is the middle of 11 Those lessons carry over into Balhoff is a member of the 2x2” Rest.small.honor.those’13 children. “I grew up in a family the way Balhoff leads P&N, where Our Lady of the Lake College and that had expectations of us. My the Bahlingers in- Regional Medical mother and father had a tremen- troduced him to Center boards, dous sense of faith … my mother one of the part- Values also never the Baton Rouge said multiple rosaries every day. ners 38 years ago Area Founda- Unfortunately, I was the recipient and where he has relax. Like the tion Board, LSU of many of those,” he said with a been ever since. ’s Adviso- smile. “We knew what was im- In 2011, Bal- other directors ry Council and portant, and those lessons stick hoff was part of Legatus, a Cath- with me even today.” the leadership of P&N, Balhoff olic organization That sense of family, faith team that for- of business lead- and expectations was present in mally defined the emphasizes giving ers who serve as their church parish, St. Aloysius firm’s core values: ambassadors for Church in Baton Rouge, where quality, united back. Christ. their family filled up a pew, and with community, He also reg- their school, St. Aloysius. accountability, lifelong learning, ularly ran in the Bishop’s Run, “I still remember how my dad integrity and innovation, team- which was a fundraiser for the used to educate us about right work and your coworkers. These Stewardship Office for the - Di from wrong. My dad taught me values particularly play out ocese of Baton Rouge. Balhoff how important integrity is. It’s during the busiest season for the enjoyed being in his childhood not that you don’t ever make mis- tax and audit professionals. “stomping grounds” on Hundred takes, but you have to be honest “As an example, you have to Oaks Ave. and do your best to make it right,” have integrity and a strong code “He (Bishop Hughes) always said Balhoff. “And of course, of ethics in order to appropriately ran it and was in great shape. It when you go into the faith com- administer the tax rules for your was so wonderful to watch how munity, it’s the same way.” clients while also helping them he lived his faith. He always had After finishing St. Aloysius maximize their benefits,” Balhoff a smile on his face and knew ev- School, Balhoff attended St. Jo- said. eryone’s name. He is a man of seph Cathedral Prep, where he Professionals in the firm are tremendous quality,” Balhoff made good friends among his supportive of each other, not only said. Balhoff, himself, is not a classmates, including attorney with client work but with keep- fast runner. John Perry and Father Miles ing each other’s energy up. They “It’s more like the tortoise in Walsh, pastor of Sacred Heart of also give a “sigh of relief” at the the ‘Tortoise and the Hare story,’ ” 8 The Catholic Commentator April 3, 2015

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NEW Contributions from November 2014 to February 2015 Father Than Vu M/M Ronald Scioneaux $25.00 Brian Blanchard By: M/M Fred Chevalier $100.00 Kenneth J. Dupre $100.00 In Memory of: Marina Blanchard M/M Ray Lamonica $100.00 M/M Donald Waguespack $100.00 By: Alvin and Gail Campo $20.00 M/M Jeffrey James $100.00 M/M Henry Dupre $100.00 By: Mel St. Germain $20.00 $22,185.00 M/M Paul Andersen $100.00 Joseph & Nancy Montero $100.00 M/M L.F. Aguillard $100.00 Allen P. Bourgeois $100.00 Louis and Nita Bonfanti Ryan & Shirley Dauzat $100.00 M/M Stanley Beard $100.00 By: Jason and Lisa Bonfanti $200.00 Dr. & Mrs. Terence Beven $100.00 M/M Nancy P. Hass $100.00 In Memory of: Louis C. Bonfanti, Sr. Ms. Barbara Davis $50.00 M/M Francis Rodrigue $300.00 By: Anna Forshag $25.00 Chien N. Nguyen $400.00 F. Donny & Linda O’Neal $500.00 By: Cindy Michelet, Lisa Rankin, Omer Davis, M/M James Wilk $50.00 Donals & Karen Savoie $50.00 J eannie Thevenot, Marian Cavalier and Tyelise Mr. Charles Becnel Jr. $100.00 Janis Mast $50.00 Vavasseur $50.00 $1,425.00 M/M Agustin Parise $100.00 Kenneth & Debra Landry $50.00 John Thomas Coutee Sr. Family Charles Besselman Family $25.00 Brad & Kim Steib $50.00 By: Ellis & Juanita M. Coutee $236.65 $10,000.00 Mr. Robert Hall $150.00 James & JoAnn Hymel $50.00 M/M Henley $100.00 M/M Theodore Abadie $50.00 Father Matthew Faschan Laurie Jeffers $25.00 M/M Herman Waguespack $50.00 By: M/M L.F. Aguillard $250.00 $3,557.89 Milton J. Womack Foundation $500.00 Richie & Trudy Steib $50.00 Bishop Robert Muench $1,500.00 Brad and Sandy Pizzolato $20.00 Father Maynard E “Tippy” Hurst Rimmer Family $200.00 $3,900.00 M/M Larry Delatte $20.00 In Memory of: Verte Lee Deviller NEW M/M Tyrone Pizzolato $20.00 Ann David Father Clarence Waguespack Jr. M/M Wayne Waguespack $20.00 Eve Chenevert By: Wayne & Anne W Rodrigue $50.00 Matthew& Allison Lemann $20.00 Rita Blouin Rosa Songy $25.00 Camille & Wendy Poirrier $20.00 Freda Vicknair M/M Danny Daniels $2000.00 Wayne & Jane Becnel $20.00 Pam Ferrell Daniel G. Hotard $100.00 Roland & Lilly Perque $25.00 Clothidle Lawrence Ms. Theresa Friedericksen $50.00 Ralph & Peral Becnel $25.00 Melvina Leonard M/M Anthony Hymel $25.00 Cecile M. Anderman $25.00 Earl Millet, Jr. Earnest & Casey Sedotal $25.00 Helen Ricard $25.00 Betty Dugas Harold & Denise Sagona $20.00 Steve & Marsha Gauthreau $25.00 Manuel Fernandez School of Nursing Mercy Theodore G. Edwards $25.00 Jerry Wilson Hospital Class 59 $20.00 Wayne & Belinda Marse $20.00 Bernice Stein Alexandra N. Hazlario $100.00 Malcolm & Wanda Duplantis $25.00 Evan Schittone M/M Henry Landry $25.00 Tim & Johanna Rodrigue $25.00 Donald Schittone Danny & Cathy St. Germain $100.00 M/M R.J. Cazenave $20.00 Julie Guerin Dr. Thomas Peron $200.00 Karl & Liz Becnel $50.00 Jimmy Deville M/M Michael D. LeBlanc $50.00 Errol & Margie Rodrigue $30.00 Bonita Gautreaux M/M Lionel Deslattes $100.00 Nolan & Mae Waguespack $25.00 Tinker Aimmerle M/M Easton Pitre $25.00 Robert & Lillian Zeringue $50.00 Angelina Scarsone Ms. Barbara H. Simon $50.00 Kenneth & Karen Chamberlain $100.00 Shirley Saltzman Bowling League $100.00 Gayle B. Gaudet $100.00 Sherri Lyn Hall M/M Lloyd Crasto $100.00 Murphy & Susan Stein $50.00 Herman Scallan Harry & Carmen Kellerman $25.00 CDA Notre Dame de La Paix Eugene Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Fred Brazda $100.00 Court #2316 $100.00 John Nichols Dr. & Mrs. Michel Hirsch $40.00 Our Lady of Peace Church By: CDA Court St. Francis of Assisi #1915, St. Louis Mrs. Jackie Waguespack $25.00 Gospel Choir $20.00 King of Altar Society, Barbara Schmitt,Pat Pavlovich, Kathy Mrs. Rose Hymel $25.00 Sarah Sotile $20.00 Morris, Jeanelle DeLaune, Margaret Blackwell, Roberta Farrell, Bernard & Patricia McGinn $100.00 Laura Shows $10.00 Linda LeBlanc, Patricia Ryan, Rita Valentine, Sandra Creoli, Kaycee Ms. Margaret Laurie $20.00 Claire W. Amedee $300.00 Auxiliary – Maynard Hurst Council $360.00 $9,559.00 World of Hope Foundation $20.00 Anne H. Gaudet $100.00. M/M Jerry Wood $50.00 David & Joycelynn Dubreuil $100.00 Father Aubrey Osborn Ms. Loren Levet $25.00 John & Charlotte B. Schittone $25.00 By: Constance Butler Chapter #9 $50.00 $10,954.35 Mona Falgoust Family $10.00 Denise & Louis Pierce $50.00 M/M Stephen Falgout $250.00 John & M. Joan McKenna $15.00 Serra Club of Baton Rouge Don Lintzen $75.00 Bourg Insruance Agency $300.00 By: Roy and Ruby Schnebelen $200.00 Ms. Carmen C. Duplessis $25.00 Janet W. Zeringue $300.00 Robert Bogan $200.00 A.H. & Yvonne Hymel $25.00 Lester & Myrna W. Falgoust $500.00 W. A Krotski, MD $100.00 $10,975.00 David & Karoline Rees $75.00 Anonymous $840.00 $10,095.00 Tomorrows Priest Dr. & Mrs. Ted Edwards $50.00 In Memory of: Alvy Dee Jenkins Mrs. Olga Dufresne & By: Rezette A. Jenkins and Jenkins Family Fr. Vincnet Dufresne $60.00 In Memory of: Deceased members of Antoine $1,000.00 $18,687.13 Charles J. Hubbell $25.00 Blanc Assembly #2047 M/M Reuben J. Bodin, Jr. $50.00 By: Antoine Blanc Assembly 2047 Deacon Francis A Waguespack M/M Craig Zeringue $25.00 $500.00 In Memory of: John Berchman Waguespack Augustine M. Hymel $25.00 In Memory of: Charles “Buster” David & Roderick By: Joyce W. Faucheaux $50.00 M/M Frederick Joseph, Jr. $25.00 “Yode” David By: Wayne & Anne W. Rodrigue Geraldine H. Becnel $50.00 By: KC Council #8878 $50.00 & Family $200.00 $4,575.00 Orabello F. Simon & Leroy $20.00 In Memory of: Deceased Members of KC #8878 M/M Carl Sandlin $20.00 By: KC Council #8878 $236.00 $19,809.31 Msgr. John A Weber Ms. Doris Jacobs $10.00 By: Joyce B. Weber $500.00 $59,521.22 M/M Elic Gravois $50.00 April 3, 2015 The Catholic Commentator 9

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By Richard Meek (the information) available on- appeared. The full page will be The Catholic Commentator line but did not know exactly displayed, allowing readers to what we wanted to do,” she add- read not only what they were CAMP STANISLAUS Searching for an event that ed. “We would have researchers searching but the rest of the sto- occurred perhaps as long as 50 come (looking for information). ries as well. JUNE-JULY years ago in the Diocese of Baton We had a copy of bound copies The search can be limited A DAY AND RESIDENT CAMP FOR BOYS & GIRLS AGES 8 TO 15 Rouge? but trying to find one article in a in scope to one person’s name Need info of a bishop, priest bound copy was nearly impossi- or just by typing in a particu- SAILING | WATER SKIING | ARCHERY | FIELD SPORTS | or perhaps looking for a photo of ble.” lar year. But Bolton said it’s im- father & son camp | & MORE a family member? After extensive research, portant to note that every page 304 S. BEACH BLVD Then, the answer may simply Boltin’s staff was able to iden- of every issue of The Catholic BAY ST. LOUIS, MS 39520 be a computer click away. The Ar- tify a company qualified to sat- Commentator through January 228.467.9057, EXT. 277 chives Department of the Diocese isfy the needs of the archives 2012 is now available online and of Baton Rouge has partnered department. But the work in is free, which was a priority from with The Catholic Commentator establishing the website proved the beginning. to establish a website that houses to be tedious, with associate ar- “It’s a great resource for the every page and every story The chivist Katie Oubre having to kids,” Boltin said, adding that Catholic Commentator newspa- go through every page of every she has already spoken with all per has published since launch- issue to determine a page count. of the school librarians to pro- ing in 1963, a little over a year She then made a comprehensive mote the site. after the diocese was founded. spreadsheet detailing all of the “It’s a great resource,” she “It’s something we wanted information, a document Bolton added. “If you just think about to do for a long time,” said Ann called the “biggest spreadsheet I the last 50 years, all of our his- Boltin, archivist/director of re- have ever seen.” tory is written on those pages. cords for the archives depart- Boltin said the page count was Anything that has any kind of ment. “Part of our mission is to important to establish a budget significance, any of our parishes, preserve, protect and make ac- for the project. people, the events, national sto- cessible records for the history of “(The cost) was a little more ries as well.” the diocese to researchers. What than we anticipated, but it was “Plus how the church disci- Joe Skibinski better resource than the dioce- well worth it,” she said “Not only plinary has changed,” she added. Agent san newspaper?” do we have it online but we have “The paper is used as a tool to 1953 Perkins Rd. Boltin said the impetus to es- a full backup of it. We have hard educate. That in itself is valuable Baton Rouge, LA 70808 tablish the website was the dio- drives that we keep in our vault. to researchers anywhere. This Bus: 225-387-0201 cese’s 50th anniversary, which We have a preservation copy, is more of a worldwide thing. Toll Free: 888-387-0201 was celebrated in 2011. Addi- which is huge.” I want people to benefit from it [email protected] tionally, she said there were no Oubre said the website was daily.” digital records of The Catholic designed to be user friendly, The website is news.arcase- Commentator pre-2005. with multiple options available arch.com/uslatcc/. If you have a “If something happened to to gather information. She said Mac computer, go to thecatholic the newspaper we had no backup users can put in such parame- commentator.org, select “Issues” (of previous editions),” she said. ters as a year and a name, and on the top bar and click on ar- “That was also a fear of ours.” the results will show what issue, chived issues, then click blue ar- “We knew we wanted to make and what page on which the info chived issues again. 10 The Catholic Commentator April 3, 2015 Support the advertisers of The Catholic Commentator. Spirituals, dance moves a testament to They make your Catholic newspaper possible! joy of new SINCE 1979 By Peter Finney Jr. The

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Muench, spoke briefly after giv- Bishop Cheri is a former pupil of Bishop Muench. Clarion Herald photo ing Communion to his 87-year- old mother, Cheri said. sonal stories about what they had Gladys, seated That drew murmurs from the endured. proudly in the knowing crowd, many of whom “I want to give thanks to so front pew just had heard Bishop Cheri speak be- many who have taught me and six weeks after fore in their churches or at Gos- ‘brought me along a mighty long she had fallen pel-based revivals. way,’ ” Bishop Cheri said. Bishop Cheri and broken her An organist began playing After Bishop Cheri returned right hip. a few notes, indicating a joyful to his chair to extended applause, Gladys Cheri’s medical con- noise was about to erupt. Archbishop Aymond turned to dition hardly fazed her as she It did. the congregation and said: “I jumped to her feet and began In his remarks, Bishop Cheri think this afternoon we have twirling a colorful “second line” used the lyrics of some of his fa- been to church.” umbrella – a local custom at cele- vorite spirituals to express what Earlier, in his homily before brations – as Bishop Cheri broke he was feeling inside. He was the rite of ordination, Archbishop out into song during his remarks ordained as a priest for the Arch- Aymond looked at his fellow No- before the final blessing. diocese of New Orleans in 1978 tre Dame Seminary alumnus and All of the Cheri ladies – the before transferring to the Fran- said: “Ferd, welcome home!” bishop’s four sisters and his ciscans in 1992. His most recent From one hometown priest to at mother – were dressed in red, the appointment was as director of another, it was a touching, frater- episcopal color. Bishop Cheri’s campus ministry at Quincy Uni- nal moment. brother Richard, a longtime choir versity in Illinois, a Franciscan Archbishop Aymond thanked CHS leader, watched from the balcony university. Gladys Cheri and her late husband, as he directed the Archdiocese of “Lift every voice and sing, to Fernand Jr., for rearing seven chil- May 18 – JULY 24, 2015 New Orleans Gospel Choir, estab- give all praise, all glory and honor dren and helping see to it that all lished 31 years ago by then-Fa- to God,” Bishop Cheri said, reciting “were brought up in the faith.” ther Cheri. one song. “For I’ve come – we’ve All seven Cheri children at- ACADEMICS ARTS ATHLETICS “I feel like King David felt come – this far by faith ... tread- tended Catholic elementary and when the ark of God was being ing a path through the blood of the high schools, and all seven earned brought into Jerusalem,” Bishop slaughter. ... I feel like singing my college degrees while Fernand Jr. Cheri said, smiling broadly after song, I feel like singing my song. made ends meet for his family on being ordained the 11th auxiliary Yes, I’ve been through a lot, and a postal carrier’s salary. bishop of New Orleans by Arch- I’m going with Jesus all the way.” “Ferd, we also thank you for bishop Gregory M. Aymond, who Citing the lyrics of anoth- your faith and your priestly min- heads the archdiocese. He joins er spiritual, Bishop Cheri said istry over the years and for faith- the ranks of about a dozen U.S. he wanted to give thanks to the fully answering God’s call to serve black Catholic bishops. many people who had lifted him the church as a servant leader,” Two of those bishops, Arch- up during the toughest moments Archbishop Aymond said. bishop Wilton D. Gregory of At- of his seminary and priestly life. Archbishop Aymond also not- lanta and Bishop J. Terry Steib When Bishop Cheri faced several ed that Bishop Cheri followed in of Memphis, Tennessee, were racially charged incidents, he said the footsteps of the late Auxiliary co-. God allowed him to persevere in Bishop Harold R. Perry of New “Like David, I’m so overjoyed his vocation by bringing people Orleans, who in 1966 became the 855 Hearthstone Drive by God’s blessings and God’s into his life, especially members first African-American Catholic Baton Rouge, LA 70806 [email protected] (225) 383-0397 www.catholichigh.org grace and God’s mercy. I feel like I of the National Black Catholic bishop in the United States in the have to give a testimony,” Bishop Clergy Caucus, who told him per- 20th century. April 3, 2015 The Catholic Commentator 11 Vatican statistics show Bishop Robert W. Muench’s 2015 Spring Schedule for Confirmation

Date/Time Church Parish(es) Location church growth worldwide VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The the general population is in the Thurs., April 9, 7 p.m. Immaculate Conception; St. Francis Xavier; St. Paul St. Paul, Baton Rouge number of Catholics in the world Americas, where they account for Sat., April 11, 4 p.m. St. Anthony of Padua and Le Van Phung Baton Rouge and the number of priests and 63.6 percent of the inhabitants, Sun., April 12, 11 a.m. Sacred Heart Baton Rouge permanent deacons rose slightly followed by Europe with 39.9 Tues., April 14, 7 p.m. St. Elizabeth, Paincourtville; St. Jules, Belle Rose; in 2013, while the number of men percent. Asia has the lowest pro- and women in religious orders portion, with 3.2 percent. St. Joseph the Worker, Pierre Part St. Elizabeth, Paincourtville declined, according to Vatican During the 2013 calendar year, Thurs., April 16, 7 p.m. St. John the Baptist Zachary statistics. more than 16 million infants and Fri., April 17, 7 p.m. Hispanic Apostolate, St. Pius X Baton Rouge For the second year in a row, adults were baptized, according Sat., April 18, 4 p.m. St. Patrick Baton Rouge the number of candidates for the to the statistical yearbook, which priesthood also decreased. added that there has been “a gen- Sun., April 19, 10:30 a.m. Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. Francisville The numbers come from eral downward trend in the rela- Tues., April 21, 7 p.m. St. Jean Vianney Baton Rouge the Statistical Yearbook of the tive number of (infant) baptisms, Thurs., April 23, 7 p.m. Holy Rosary St. Amant Church, which was completed following closely the trend of the Fri., April 24, 7 p.m. Mater Dolorosa, Independence; St. Joseph, in February and published in birthrate in most countries.” The March. The yearbook reported ratio of children under 7 being French Settlement; St. Stephen, Maurepas; worldwide church figures as of baptized to the overall number St. Margaret, Albany; St. Joseph, Ponchatoula; Dec. 31, 2013. of Catholics has been going down St. Helena, Amite; Our Lady of Pompeii, Tickfaw Holy Ghost, Hammond By the end of 2013, the world- on every continent since 2008, it Sun., April 26, 11 a.m. St. Agnes Baton Rouge wide Catholic population had said. surpassed 1.253 billion, an in- It said the number of bishops Sun., April 26, 3 p.m. Holy Family, Port Allen; St. Gabriel, St. Gabriel St. Joseph Cathedral, crease of about 25 million or 2 in the world increased by 40 to Baton Rouge percent, modestly outpacing the 5,173. Mon., April 27, 7 p.m. St. Philomena, Labadieville; St. Anne, global population growth rate, The total number of priests Napoleonville; Assumption, Plattenville St. Philomena, Labadieville which was estimated at 1 percent – diocesan and religious order in 2013. – around the world grew from Thurs., April 30, 7 p.m. St. Alphonsus Liguori Greenwell Springs Catholics as a percentage of 414,313 to 415,348, with a steady the global population was up less increase in diocesan priests pres- than a percentage point at around ent in Africa, Asia and the Amer- 17.7 percent. icas, and a continued decline in LEARN As it has done in previous Europe. 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The total of 693,575 temporarily and permanently professed sisters and nuns in 2013 was a 1.2 percent decrease from the previous year and a 6.1 Hospice is About Living percent decrease since 2008. The biggest decreases in the five-year • We rely upon the intercession of our Blessed Mother to assist us in imitating the healing ministry of Jesus period were reported in North Christ as we care for terminally ill patients and their families. America, with a decline of 16.6 •We call forth the compassion and kindness of our staff, who serve in this health care ministry, to respond to percent, and Europe, with a de- the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of our patients and their families. cline of 12.6 percent. The number of candidates for •We believe in the sacredness of life from conception to natural death, and we devote ourselves to the priesthood – both diocesan supporting patients and families through the dying process at the end of life’s journey on this earth and seminarians and members of re- new life in eternity. ligious orders – who had reached the level of philosophy and the- ology studies continued a recent downturn. The number of seminarians dropped 118,251 men at the end of 2013 as compared to 120,051 The right people, men at the end of 2012. The doing the right thing number of seminarians had seen for the right reason. 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An old children’s playhouse that has been converted into a chapel, sits on the edge of the garden. Inside the chapel are a large rosary and stations of the cross from Manresa House of Retreats. BORN of LOVE

Rene T. “White” Millet, father of - Anne Detellier, helps her daughter Boyd and Anne Detellier, above, reflect at a foun and her family with the upkeep of tain dedicated to the memory of their infant son, the garden. Alex, who died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome when he was four months old, and a set of twins who died prematurely at 21 weeks. The fountain, top, anchors the garden. The Garden of Angels is behind St. Peter Chanel School in Paulina and adjacent to St. Joseph Church. A gate welcomes visitors, and the majority of the statues as well as the fountain and chapel are in the back. Photos by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator Memorial garden keeps memories alive By Richard Meek on earth to help you. There are angels on earth “I wanted it to be near the cemetery,” A plaque that sits at the base memorializes the for a statue. She said either she or the family The Catholic Commentator as well as up above.” Detellier said. “I wanted it to be near where children, and it is a favorite spot of Detellier’s to will order the statue, but she orders all of the Detellier first began toying with the idea of people can come sit and pray and reflect. It’s come when, as she says she, “needs a minute.” memorial markers displaying words provided nne Detellier briefly closed her weepy a meditation garden after the death of her son, quiet, which is part of what we wanted.” “It has brought me a lot of peace,” she said. by the family. eyes, memories of the past giving way Alex, in 2001. Alex was four months old and Originally, her plan was for the garden to be “I feel very blessed. I’m at peace with where A woman produces the statues, which take Ato emotions of the present. died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. a place where parents would be able to me- my babies are. God has given me that, and I’m about three months to complete. Detellier Nearby, traffic whizzed past along Louisiana The year prior she had also lost a set of morialize babies who had passed away, but it very thankful for that.” makes no money on the statues and raises Highway 44, but Detellier heard nothing; only twins at 21 weeks. quickly evolved into much more. Even before Standing sentry over the garden is a former funds for the garden upkeep by working a the peace and serenity silence offers. Detellier, who resides with her husband, ground was broken members of the commu- playhouse that has been converted into a small stand at the Bonfire Festival in St. James Par- Detellier, a religion teacher in the St. James Boyd, and four children (three born after the nity contacted Detellier about placing statues chapel. Detellier said a gentleman from the area ish. She has no complaints, though, because Civil Parish Public School district, was spend- death of Alex) in Gramercy and are parish- or other memorials for their loved ones, not built the playhouse for his children, but when he for Detellier, the garden is an act of love and a ing a quiet moment in what has become not ioners at St. Joseph, said the community’s necessarily just babies. She said within two died, the family donated the structure. tribute for three of her children who died far only her own personal sanctuary but a sanc- response and generosity after her son’s death months, all of the available bench space was The man previously worked at Manresa too young. tuary for many others in the River Parishes. was overwhelming and ultimately decided to taken, and several larger statues had already House of Retreats, and inside the structure are “It’s kind of hidden and tucked away,” she Since 2005, the Garden of Angels, located use the donations she received to establish the been placed. a large rosary and Stations of the Cross that said. “It’s a place of peace and comfort. That was behind St. Peter Chanel School in Paulina garden. Today, the garden contains statues of angels were once located at Manresa. Unfortunately, a always my goal, not jut for me but for anybody and adjacent to St. Joseph Church, has been “I like to sit outside and I like peace and as well as religious figures and even a fireman storm damaged the chapel, forcing its closure. who needed it. And people have told me they Detellier’s mission as well as respite. quiet,” she said, adding that after conferring carrying a baby in memory of deceased parish The Detelliers are currently deciding its future. have come and sat for a long time. I get that.” “(The garden) has brought me a lot of with parish and church officials, the current fire chief P.J. Amato. Detellier, who maintains the garden with “Each statue is a memorial,” she added. “I peace,” she said. “God has put angels in my life site, located just outside of the cemetery, was The centerpiece of the garden is a fountain the help of her family, including her father, consider any loved one our angels who watch on earth to help me. I think he does put people the most logical place to put the garden. Detellier has dedicated to Alex and the twins. said she still receives requests from families over us. God has blessed me.” 14 The Catholic Commentator April 3, 2015 Church welcomes young adults through social, faith programs

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a “We asked them what they are looking series of articles about the connection or for,” said Jeanette Mills, who organized lack of connection, young Catholics may the ministry with Sister Ileana Fernan- feel with the church. This article explores dez, young adult ministry coordinator for how the church reaches out to young the Diocese of Baton Rouge. She referred adults and opportunities for young to a survey of attendees at a tailgate style adults to connect with each other and kickoff in the fall for the ministry. The their faith. top three activities respondents said they would most likely participate in are: ser- By Debbie Shelley vice/volunteer work in the Baton Rouge The Catholic Commentator area; Bible study; and socials with music/ dance. It’s Thursday night at B.J.s Brewhouse Sarah Hoffman, another 20/30 core and a group of more than 45 young adults team member, said inclusiveness is an are gathered around tables talking about evangelization tool. life’s joys and challenges and their faith as “I think the church is embracing Pope they dig into good food and sip on bever- Francis’ message of love and openness as ages. As waitresses deftly weave in and part of evangelization. It can be alienat- out writing down and delivering orders, ing to young adults to feel they have to fit Father Joshua Johnson, parochial vicar Father Joshua Johnson speaks to the more than 45 attendees attending a Theology on into a certain image to be welcomed into at Christ the King Church and Student Tap meeting at B.J.s Brewhouse. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator the church. I think the church has gotten Center, talks about what might seem un- away from that,” Hoffman said. palatable in a relaxed, trendy setting: sac- grow in faith and are being emptied even study the Bible, share their faith in small Activities for young adults should in- rifice, humility, suffering and picking up as they are being filled. groups, serve and learn about their faith clude catechizing without being a dull lec- the cross during the long 40 days of Lent. This program, “Theology on Tap,” is are what young Catholics say they want ture/study classroom session. But Father Johnson, peppering his talk one of the initiatives of the Diocese of most. “It gets away from the text book exer- with humor, seems at ease with the top- Baton Rouge to say, “welcome” to young This is evidenced through research by cises. It has a free-thinking feel to it,” said ic as he occasionally stops to take a bite Catholics. diocesan ministries such as 20/30, which 20/30 core team member Zak Hoffman. of pizza. The crowd absorbs the young Programs which give them the chance is based out of St. George, but encourages Pat Jenkins, another 20/30 core team priest’s message because they are there to to hang out with peers of similar values, diocesan-wide participation. SEE PROGRAMS PAGE 16

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he person you love is crashing, the whose sins church out into the world to mercy to a broken and wounded arrested, scourged and arrogant per- you retain are invite others into his love. world. If God is our father, we Tmocked. And although son falling retained.”(Jn Finding mercy where we must be about our father’s busi- you love him, for fear of your on his face. 20:22-23) expected condemnation. This is ness. own life, you hide. Perhaps, Rather then Christ wants one of God’s gifts to us. Who do you need to show they will kill you too. In his only placat- to forgive sins! Christ says to you, “Peace mercy to this Easter season? time of great suffering you hide ing this de- Quite literally be with you.” You are children When we offer mercy and for- like a coward, avoiding his trial sire through he was dying of the resurrection. You are giveness to each other, we allow and painful journey to cruci- fictional to forgive sins. children of mercy. Christ offers the life of Christ to transform fixion. You had so much hope accounts, Christ died YOU a peace greater than your us into family, to heal our that he was going to change now we can to forgive our weakness and a MERCY stron- woundedness. Nothing can the world; that he was the watch real sins, that’s ger than your sin. How will the keep us from the love of God, promised one, the messiah, but people suffer pretty radical. world know you are children not even death. That’s what instead, he died. Everything as a form of Christ of God? When you love, when the resurrection is – a love so you had hoped for the last few entertain- Sign of the Times never ceases you forgive, when you show strong that life conquers death! years is gone. And then, three ment. to love and days later, you hear a rumor: Shouldn’t Seminarian Ryan Hallford never tires He has risen. people suf- of forgiving. What must it have been like fer for their sins? Who hasn’t He has just conquered death, for the apostles right after they taken pleasure in seeing their and what is the first thing that heard about the resurrection? enemy suffer? When someone he wants to do – forgive sins That same evening, gathered seems like they will get away and offer the life of his resur- Help cancer patients in your community get together behind locked doors with something we say things rection to others. This is why to the treatments they need. for fear of death, Christ stands like: “What comes around the church exists, the mercy of in their midst. These apostles, goes around” and “you reap God’s love. God draws us into cancer.org/volunteer with the exception of St. John, what you sow.” People often his love, and gathers us into had abandoned Jesus dur- cite karma or God’s ‘justice’ his church. Then he sends the 1.800.227.2345 ing his passion, and now he in order to assure themselves stands in their midst. 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[email protected] test, and people reap what you sow.’ “Peace be should pay for with you.” (Jn failure. 20:19) These are the first words Vengeance. Wrath. Punish- Christ speaks to his apostles ment. These are a few of our after the resurrection. He says favorite things. Think of the once more, “Peace be with satisfaction of an evil villain you. As the father has sent meeting a painful death at the me, so I send you.” (Jn 20:21) end of a movie. It’s not enough Imagine how comforting these if the villain is arrested and words must have been for the prevented from hurting people. apostles. He has not given up It’s not even enough if he sim- on them. He does not take ply dies. Given the frequency vengeance. Christ offers a peace DAY CAMP of the occurrence, moviemak- greater than their weakness ATHLETICS ers know that we want to see and a mercy stronger than their ARTS villains suffer great pain and sin. 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PROGRAMS  yond our time to bring partici- Sacrament Church Youth Group, From page 14 pation in the church to higher which was soon to host its first amounts,” said Tyler Waggens- activity. member, said, “It has to do with pack, a senior at Southeastern “Our number one goal is to an aspect of being fun ... this is Louisiana University. advance our faith lives and the what normal people do – you “If the young adults were to faith lives of the teens, to ad- worship together, eat together, be fully involved, I see this mix vance their and our own salva- play games together. Couple it of youth and older people com- tion,” Griffin said. with a spiritual message. You ing together to make a bigger The two acknowledged that want to get them addicted to and stronger church,” said Mark reaching out to young Catholics coming. They can’t do without Holt, a junior at Southeastern takes a step of faith by churches it. They will come for the same University and a member of St. that young adults are interested reason, having fun, but the faith Albert the Great Student Center in being involved, which they reason becomes stronger – it and Holy Ghost Church in Ham- are. flips around.” mond. “We know sometimes the Reaching out to young adults Rita West, a member of St. church wants to see the demand may also mean meeting outside Joseph Church in Ponchatoula first, then fill the demand. - Un of the church campus, such as and a 2014 graduate of South- fortunately, young adults might Theology on Tap, Charis re- eastern, said, “Young adults can not come out and say it,” Griffin treats or mission trips, which connect with young people be- said. allow young adults to leave their cause of their closeness in age to Fortunately for Miclette and comfort zone and serve. them – they’ve been in similar Giffin, they have received un- When young adults come to situations more recently than wavering support from the Most the church, they bring their some adult volunteers. But they Blessed Sacrament community. gifts. also connect with the older gen- “Father (Philip) Spano is be- “The youth of today brings eration because their fire for the hind us 100 percent. We have so much with the fast-paced Lord inspires them. I really be- gotten so much support from RUBBER DUCKY RACE – A rubber ducky bayou race was held to changing world, and growing lieve that young adults can be a the parish we couldn’t even stop raise funds for medical expenses for Danny Traigle of Platten- up in this generation brings tal- bridge in a parish.” if we wanted to,” Griffin said. ville. More than 500 ducks were thrown into the LaFourche Bay- ent with the young adults in to- Young Catholics will also For information about young ou off the Napoleonville bridge between Hwy. 308 and Hwy. 1. day’s church. The young adults evangelize the next generation. adult program offerings in the They raced all the way to a row of “pool noodles” by the Napo- in the church give inspiration to West Griffin and Lauren Mi- diocese, visit brcatholi cya.org leonville community center. Photo provided by Father Paul Gros | St. Anne not only our elders, but also to clette are co-directors of the or email brcatholicya@gmail. Church/Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church the adolescents who will go be- newly reorganized Most Blessed com.

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By Debbie Shelley The Catholic Commentator

Students around the diocese flexed their brain muscles in a powerful display of knowledge at the recent Diocesan Quiz Bowl at Our Lady of Mercy School in Ba- ton Rouge. The Diocese of Baton Rouge Quiz Bowl is a competition in which elementary and junior high students test their knowledge in all academic subject areas, religion and current events. Students, who are chosen through academic performance, contend in a series of matches until a final round to determine the overall winner in each division. Eighteen schools competed in this year’s competition. St. Jude took first place in the fifth-and sixth-grade competition. Team members were: Ann Marie Benoit, Natalie Macalu- Our Lady of Mercy School was packed with family members and friends quietly cheering on their schools’ teams as they brainstormed so, Christian Thompson, Bennett Saia, during the Diocesan Quiz Bowl on Feb. 28. Photo provided by Christy Haldane | Our Lady of Mercy School Anthony Chiasson and William Kitto. Coming in second place was St. Aloy- sius School. Putting their heads together Stanley, moderator of the St. Thomas the students are truly impressed and ex- gives me an opportunity to share all the for this school were: Gino Canizaro, Ben More team. “This year when one of stu- cited when anyone answers the questions random knowledge I have gained over the Eagleton, Mary Stuckey, Brennan Cam- dents faced a conflict in choosing a bas- correctly. They willingly congratulated years.” posi, Jack Appleton and Anna Camille ketball tournament over the Quiz Bowl their opponents with a handshake and a Philip Tullier echoed her response by Eagleton. competition, his fellow teammates helped smile. It was heartwarming to see.” saying, “Since I like to read, it lets me Edie Boudreaux, moderator for the St. him realize this was a group effort, and Her team members agreed. share the things that have been stored in Aloysius fifth- and sixth-grade team, said, his participation was vital. His decision Shelby Aydell said, “I love it because it my brain.” “There is a misconception that Quiz Bowl would affect everyone, not just himself. team members are quiet, perfect straight- This was an important lesson for all of the A students. The truth is that the best Quiz team members to learn, and winning first Look for Bowlers are creative thinkers who absorb place further emphasized this point.” he aThoLiC ommenTaTor knowledge from everywhere. The world is “This year’s eighth-grade team has been T C C their classroom. They play sports, watch together for four years and were deter- aT your LoCaL ouTLeTs inCLuding: TV, read books, use the Internet, travel mined to walk away with the top prize, es- ✔ Affinity Nursing Home, Baton Rouge ✔ North Ridgely Healthcare, Baker and spend time having discussions with pecially since this was the last time they ✔ Albertsons, Baton Rouge ✔ Oak Point Supermarket, Central their families. Sometimes they are so would be able to compete as a group,” said ✔ Alexander’s Highland Market, ✔ Oak Wood Nursing Home, Zachary busy learning, they may Stanley. Baton Rouge ✔ Old Jefferson Community Care, forget to do a home- Placing second was St. ✔ Ascension Books & Gifts, Gonzales Baton Rouge work assignment once “I also love the George School. ✔ Baton Rouge General Hospital, ✔ Our Lady of the Lake College, in a while. When you put comradery between Members of that team Baton Rouge Baton Rouge them together as a team, were David Culotta, ✔ Baton Rouge Healthcare, Baker ✔ Our Lady of the Lake Regional their ideas bounce off the team members Christopher Cronin, ✔ Benedetto’s Market, Addis Medical Center, Baton Rouge and each other and it makes Stewart Roeling and An- ✔ Bohning Supermarket, Ponchatoula Walker for a loud, glorious mess. nie Blanchard. ✔ Calandro’s Supermarkets, ✔ Our Lady of the Lake Physician It makes me feel better from the different Rounding out the top Baton Rouge Group, offices with locations to know that one day three was Sacred Heart ✔ Catholic Art and Gifts, Baton Rouge throughout the Diocese they will be running the schools.” of Jesus School. Its team ✔ Daigle’s Supermarket, White Castle ✔ Reeve’s Supermarket, Baton Rouge world.” members were: Chan- ✔ Grace Healthcare, Slaughter ✔ St. Mary’s Books & Gifts, Holy Ghost and St. Anna Haldane dler Carmouche, Jacob ✔ Hi Nabor Supermarkets, Baton Rouge Baton Rouge George Schools tied Moderator for Our Lady of Mercy School Brown, Faith Woods, Eli ✔ Hubbins Grocery, Port Allen ✔ St. Vincent dePaul Stores throughout for third place. Holy Barbin, Michael Lacour ✔ Lane Regional Hospital, Zachary the diocese Ghost team members were: Amelia Fritz, and Nate Wiggins. ✔ LeBlanc’s Food Stores, Gonzales, ✔ Schexnayer Supermarket, Vacherie Braden Moore, Sarah Graziano, Cade Ga- Anna Haldane, moderator for the Our Donaldsonville, Hammond, Plaquemine, ✔ Southside Produce, Baton Rouge rafola, Martha Rigney and Marie-Clair Lady of Mercy School seventh-and eighth- Prairieville and Zachary ✔ Tony’s Seafood, Baton Rouge Honoree. Competing for St. George were: grade Quiz Bowl team, acknowledged that ✔ Louisiana Vet Home, Jackson ✔ UPS Store, Coursey Blvd., Baton Jacob LeBlanc, Katie Luckett, Benjamin after OLOM came in second place last ✔ Matherne’s Supermarkets, Rouge Mayeux and Owen Gamble. year, they may been a little too confident Baton Rouge ✔ Whole Foods Market, Baton Rouge St. Thomas More were the victors in the and that this year’s questions were much ✔ Magnuson Hotel, St. Francisville ✔ Winn Dixie in Baton Rouge, Hammond, seventh- and eighth-grade competition. more challenging. ✔ Murray’s, St. Amant New Roads and Ponchatoula Members of the St. Thomas More team She added that Quiz Bowl is much more were Madison Roy, Luke Bella, Joseph about the children learning from each as well as your local church parish Alexander, Thomas Hugenroth, Grant other than winning or losing. Alumbaugh and Hunter Dorion. Haldane said, “I also love the comrad- THE CATHOLIC “The STM Quiz Bowl group is a fun- ery between the team members from the loving yet very competitive bunch. They different schools. In sports competition, it work well together as a team and are sup- gets a little heated some of the time, but CSERVING THE DIOCESE O F BATON ROUGE SINCE 1962 portive of each other,” said Germaine in this academic competition, I do believe 18 The Catholic Commentator ENTERTAINMENT April 3, 2015

Robert Schwentke’s thriller set, like its of his murder of an African cabinet min- Motion Picture Association of America predecessor, in a post-apocalyptic version of ister. As he evades his would-be killers, he MOVIE ratings: G – General audiences; all ages admitted Chicago finds the two renegades (Shailene turns to his former boss (Mark Rylance) PG – Parental guidance suggested; some Woodley and Theo James) at the center of for answers as well as to the ex-colleague REVIEWS material may not be suitable for children the previous go-round once again battling (Javier Bardem) who took advantage of his USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting PG-13 – Parents are strongly cautioned the leader (Kate Winslet) of a corrupt govern- need to go into hiding after the hit to steal classifications: to give special guidance for attendance ment that divides the population under its and marry his live-in girlfriend (Jasmine A-I – General patronage of children under 13; some material may control into personality-based factions, and Trinca). Director Pierre Morel’s often-gory A-II – Adults and adolescents be inappropriate for young children hunts down those not so easily categorized. A adaptation of Jean-Patrick Manchette’s A-III – Adults R – Restricted; under 17 requires accom- considerable increase in violence and moral novel “The Prone Gunman” implicitly justi- A-IV – Adults, with reservations panying parent or adult guardian ambiguity places this sequel squarely outside fies the adulterous resumption of the main L – Limited adult audience NC-17 – No one under 17 admitted O – Morally offensive the proper reach of younger adolescents. In- romantic pairing. It also takes a fashion- tense violence, including scenes of torture, ably anti-capitalist stance by suggesting nongraphic nonmarital sexual activity, some that all the problems of the developing Home Lopez), director Tim Johnson’s screen crude language. A-III; PG-13 world result from the machinations of mul- Fox version of Adam Rex’s novel “The True tinational corporations. Strong, frequently Lightweight animated adventure in Meaning of Smekday” charts the ups- The Gunman bloody violence, a distorted view of marital which a cuddly alien (voice of Jim Par- and-downs of their friendship while Open Road fidelity, a semi-graphic scene of adultery, sons) joins his conformist kind in a peace- extolling individuality, sociability and Plodding thriller about a paid assassin- cohabitation, brief rear nudity in a nonsex- ful invasion of Earth during which they courageous risk-taking. The space turned-aid-worker (Sean Penn, who also ual context, adult references, including to exile the planet’s human inhabitants to travelers’ fractured version of English co-wrote the script) whose criminal past contraception, a couple of uses of profanity, Australia, commandeering the remain- provokes a few smiles, but the picture comes back to haunt him when a price is pervasive rough and occasional crude lan- der of the orb for themselves. But when is otherwise merely passable. Occa- put on his head as the long-delayed result guage. L; R the extraterrestrial makes a mistake that sional scenes of peril and a bit of mild endangers his fellow newcomers (their bathroom humor. A-I; PG leader voiced by Steve Martin), he goes on the run and joins forces with a pre- The Divergent Series: Insurgent A.D.: The Bible continues teen girl (voice of Rihanna) who managed Summit to evade compulsory relocation. As the Teenagers are still on the run when NEW YORK (CNS) – The opportunity to but clinging to shards of hope – and the visitor works to forestall the potentially they’re not too busy killing one other in watch a biblical interpretation on the big or actor never makes a false move. disastrous consequences of his misstep this follow-up to the 2014 kick-off of the small screen can be a mixed blessing. Mary Magdalene (a powerful Chipo and his wary companion tries to reunite futuristic franchise. Based on the second It’s certainly something of a novelty, Chung) and Mary the mother of God with her displaced mom (voice of Jennifer book of the trilogy by Veronica Roth, di- given the current television culture, to see (Greta Scacchi, who rises above her own the story of Jesus’ earthly life or its after- miscasting) are unwavering in their faith math unfold in a mass-media format. Yet in the Lord’s promise. And it’s that subtle audiences are at the mercy of the directors’ push-and-pull between the believers and vision of the New Testament – and of its the doubters that generates moments of leading personalities. truth and discovery. For most of the past decade, there was But not all of the story lines are captured a lull in Scripture-related offerings – and quite so well. Pilate, in a total departure faith-hungry television viewers felt it. Pro- from the Gospel figure, isn’t a morally ducers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey conflicted leader trying to keep the peace have devoted the last few years of their ca- with the turbulent masses. Instead he’s a reers to changing that. cartoonish, sepia-lit villain straight out of With their production company, Light- the “300” franchise. Workers Media, they produced 2013’s “The Hampered by a lazy script, Regan, no Bible,” a 10-hour History Channel minise- slouch of an actor, is given little more to do ries watched by over 13 million viewers, in the series than oscillate between lethar- according to Nielsen. gy and rage. The latter is directed mostly at Now Burnett and Downey have given us the high priest, Caiaphas (Richard Coyle), the 12-week miniseries “A.D.: The Bible Jesus’ primary antagonist. Continues,” premiering on NBC Easter Some of Pilate and Caiaphas’ heated Sunday, April 5, 8-9 p.m. exchanges – so overwrought they feel as “A.D.” begins as Jesus (Juan Pablo Di though they’ve been lifted from an old Pace) is condemned to the cross by Pontius episode of the 1980s nighttime soap “Dy- Pilate (scenery chewer Vincent Regan). nasty” – disrupt from the central narra- In the immediate wake of his death, the tive. Jesus’ initial return is handled with apostles, though united in mourning, are admirable restraint. But when he departs otherwise divided, aimless and scared. again at the Ascension, the darkened skies Relations between Jewish leaders and Ro- open to a light show resembling an aurora man officials are worsening by the day – a borealis on steroids. dynamic of mounting tension that the se- Such overdone special effects only com- ries captures well. plicate a simple story. Jesus came to re- Much of the action in the first two epi- deem, after all, not to dazzle. sodes centers on Peter (Adam Levy), John Indeed, it’s precisely the least garish mo- (Babou Ceesay) and Simon the Zealot (Fra- ments that are most effective: Mary Mag- ser Ayres) who are in hiding as they await dalene’s almost wordless reunion with the Jesus’ resurrection. Peter, struggling with risen Lord is simply stunning; Peter’s inner doubts over his master’s promised return, battles are conveyed beautifully in Levy’s is also wrestling with the shame of having pained face; and Ceesay’s representation denied him. of John’s quiet indignation provides some In these early moments, Levy is given of the series’ most memorable scenes. In the creative space to paint a portrait of a these moments, “A.D.” will truly resonate man crippled by despair and exhaustion, with audiences. April 3, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT The Catholic Commentator 19

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t seems as if Carrie Under- couples or family members: Take 06 16 26 wood won the “American a timeout from the conversation IIdol” competition a short time before approaching a dangerous drow.www g moc.scilohtacrofsema ago. Yet 10 years have passed emotional state. It is likely that ACROSS since then and have brought this will require 24 hours, and 1 Title for Catholic poet Edith 5 Prayer beads Sitwell 6 Lyre-playing muse her well-deserved success on during this time, do something to 5 Peruses 7 There is a basilica to this country and pop charts. She feel better. 10 Gospel with the most chap- saint in Quebec now has a greatest hits album. One of the best choices for ters (abbr.) 8 Com preceder Most of the songs on the recently regaining emotional balance is 14 Yale team 9 ___ of the Cross 15 “…but I could be wrong” 10 Watery fruit released “Greatest Hits: Decade to engage in vigorous exercise. 16 Fencing sword 11 Away #1” are familiar to her fans, but Increasing your metabolism 17 Bone that parallels the radius 12 Aquatic birds there are a couple of new songs, will help your brain process the 18 California city named for a 13 Green and Pekoe saint of Assisi 19 Burn slightly including “Little Toy Guns.” neurochemicals associated with 20 Regulate 21 “___ have mercy” The song presents a child’s intense emotions. As you do this, 22 The Crown of ___ 24 Jesus separated these from view of a bitter conflict between you will regain emotional bal- 23 Stella D’___ the sheep in Matthew 25 On The Record 24 Super Bowl XLII champs 25 NT book her parents. Her “mom and ance, allowing you to attain new 25 Type of monastery 26 Priscilla and Aquila left here daddy just won’t stop it, fightin’ at Charlie Martin perspective for how to think and 29 ___ box because the Jews were the drop of a faucet.” Even though speak about the problem causing 30 Accumulate ordered out (Acts 18:2) 31 Saint of Orleans 27 Fleming and McKellen she hides “between the coats in the closet” and the conflict. 32 Whirlpool 28 Precious metals, to Pedro “puts her hands over her ears,” she feels “caught Once you have found emotional balance, the 36 Alphabet string 29 David is their patron saint in the crossfire.” She finds herself praying, “I wish next step is to listen attentively. Don’t try to solve 37 Confronts 31 Cowboy-wear words were like little toy guns, no sting, no hurt ... the problem at this point. Try to build under- 38 Affirmative votes 32 Looked at 39 Untidy condition 33 Lifeless biblical sea no pain, no damage done.” standing. This means hearing and understanding 40 Cereal food 34 Jazz musician and Catholic Many children face fear and uncertainty when what the other person is saying and feeling. 41 Depart convert Brubeck their parents’ marriage is in conflict. The best Of course, it is helpful if both individuals 42 Convent dwellers 35 North Sea feeder 43 Jacob’s dream (Gen 28:12) 37 Lamentation advice for parents is to seek professional help to involved in the conflict attempt this type of active 44 Swords 41 The ___ Supper resolve conflicts and find new ways to talk with listening. Building genuine understanding of 47 Put down (slang) 42 Requirement each other when problems arise. each other before attempting to solve a problem 48 Soft glossy fabric 43 St. Theresa, the ___ Flower 49 Literate 44 Brazilian ballroom dance The song focuses on the power of words, strengthens a relationship. Yes, this is hard work, 54 Obstacle to a sacrament 45 One way to buy stock especially when words become weapons far more but if you care about each other, you will put aside 56 Rodent 46 Borscht ingredients dangerous than “little toy guns.” When intense your point of view. 57 Blind as ___ 47 Fabric of 31D emotions arise, we might say things that hurt. Of course, there is still a problem to resolve, 58 ___ obstat 48 Former name of Thailand 59 Wading bird 49 Where Samson slew the Learning how to talk with others in times of con- and doing so may mean more communication. 60 Roman god of war Philistines (Jdg 15:9) flict is essential if we are going to be committed However, if people take these steps, there will be 61 Dirt 50 Opposite or absence of good Christians. fewer children hiding in the closet, fewer feelings 62 Pipe problem 51 Biblical epic starring Burton and Mature (with “The”) To start building such skills, the first step is to hurt, fewer misunderstandings and fewer mar- DOWN 52 Lamb’s penname notice how emotionally upset you are when you riage partners thinking that their relationship is 1 “Te ___” 53 School spot find yourself in a difficult conversation. Anger or in danger of ending. 2 Hello, from Jacques 55 Bygone Russian space sta- 3 Intellectual faculty tion hurt create tension in the body and also cre- When you are engaged in conflict with another 4 He gave up his birthright to ate racing thoughts. If you can recognize these person, take an accurate assessment of where his brother Solution on page 22 signals, then you can perceive that this is not the you are emotionally, make sure you don’t hurt the time to try to talk out a problem. person you care about and ask God to help you get Instead, a better approach is to tell the other past the current conflict. Becoming angry and/ person that you are upset and that you need a or hurt occurs even in the best relationships. De- break from the conversation. Also, tell that person velop the skills that can help you navigate through that you will be willing to discuss the situation such difficulties. after coming back into better emotional balance. Otherwise, you are likely to throw gas on the fire MARTIN is an Indiana pastoral counselor who and what started as a specific problem can esca- reviews current music for Catholic News Service. late into a more dire situation, one in which the Write to: [email protected]; or 7125 West relationship may not survive. CR 200 South, Rockport, IN 47635; or like on As a marriage and family therapist and pasto- Facebook at “Charlie Martin’s Today’s Music Col- ral counselor, this is the first thing I teach married umns” and post a comment or suggestion. 20 The Catholic Commentator VIEWPOINT April 3, 2015

| EDITORIAL From kingship to crucifixion to Easter’s message is resurrection – the paschal mystery one of joy e speak of the “paschal questions and answers memorized mystery” when referring to by generations. The Mass didn’t hristmas is generally considered the most festive of WHoly Week. But what is the look and smell and sound the same. seasons, but for Christians the most joyful is Easter. “mystery?” Religious habits were discarded and C Lent, those 40 days of spiritual aridness spent in It is what St. Paul tries to explain quite a few vocations were aban- a desert of sacrifice, culminates with the triduum and the to the early church in Philippi when doned. The eggs continued to break, promise of eternal life through the resurrection of Christ. he urges the Philippians to have the and the omelet was taking a long The triduum is a stunningly beautiful three days, from the same attitude as Jesus who, though time cooking itself into shape. Some evening holy Thursday Mass with its symbolism and spiri- he was God, humbled himself and became disillusioned and left the tual nourishment to the somber afternoon of Good Friday died for us, “becoming obedient church, others became bitter. and then, of course, the silence of holy Saturday which is to death, even death on a cross” The trouble with our church is awakened by the inspiring Easter Vigil Mass. (Chapter 2). And to the Colossians that we trade its true images for our Christians arise Easter morning with a sense of renewal he says that “He (Jesus) is the image human metaphors. We understand in our own spiritual lives, a reminder that no matter our of the invisible God ... the firstborn it through our man-made mirrors, faults, no matter how many times or how frequently we turn from the dead.” Paul goes on to say Another as St. Paul wrote. The Scriptures of our backs on our heavenly Father, we are forgiven. that he was chosen by God “to make Holy Week give us the true metaphor As humans we all sin, and we do so frequently on a daily known the riches of the glory of this Perspective of human life as God designed it. basis, whether it’s gossiping about a co-worker, silently pass- mystery among the Gentiles; it is Palm Sunday opens with mob hys- ing judgment on others or simply engaging in activities we Christ in you, the hope for glory” Father John Carville teria. Jesus is acclaimed as the king understand to be counterintuitive to the teachings of Christ. (Chapter 1). In other words, Jesus’ who will drive out the Romans and The Passion reveals how even St. Peter, who would later resurrection will one day be ours too. But there is give Israel freedom. But the Scriptures switch quickly become our first pontiff, denied Christ. In his younger years a catch – like Paul, every Christian is called to “fill to a reading of the Passion. From king to outlaw, from St. Paul was a persecutor of Christians. Both of these great up what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ on acclaimed to cursed, Jesus experiences the fickleness saints experienced the same vulnerabilities and challenges to behalf of his body, which is the Church.” We have to of men with broken dreams. Elation at the apparent their faith that we all grapple with 2000 years later. continue Jesus’ work, and that will include suffer- triumph of freedom is replaced by the cruelty of bit- To understand the Easter season is to understand the ing and also our own death. But Christ is with us, ter zealots and the vengeance of pharisees fearfully forgiveness God promises us not only during our holiest of “in us,” and if we die serving others, we too will rise clinging to their power. seasons but throughout the year. Christ’s bloodstains on Cal- with Jesus. How like our real world today this is. We had the vary represent his promise to us that there is no sin so hei- Nikita Khrushchev, the former Premier of Rus- elation of the Arab Spring so quickly followed by our nous that he would turn his back on us. Easter reinforces the sia, once remarked that, “You can’t make an omelet ambassador being murdered in Benghazi, 21 Coptic promise that he is always there with open and inviting arms without breaking a few eggs.” In context, it was a civilians martyred in Egypt simply because they to welcome us back on those occasions when we do stray. cynical defense of brutal Russian tactics to achieve were Christian, and so many killed by ISIS in the Happy Easter for he is risen! their ends. Nevertheless, it is true that we always Middle East, Boko Haram in Africa and the Taliban have to sacrifice something to achieve our goals. in Pakistan. Signs of peace and hope have been | That is true also of the goal of a holy life of service buried under the rubble of conflict and hatred. Good PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PRAY FOR US that Jesus set for us when he called us “to come fol- Friday seems always just a few days away. Please pray for the priests, deacons and religious women and men in low me.” This is the lesson of Holy Week, a story not The light of hope does not shine too brightly in our the Baton Rouge Diocese. of cynicism, but of sobering reality. increasingly godless world. Or, maybe I should say, To dream of great possibilities is a wonderful in a world in which even allegiance to God is twisted Apr. 7 Rev. Amal Raj Br. Ronald Hingle SC human trait. Our dreams uplift us and sometimes and used as an excuse for cruelty and murder. But Savarimuthu IMS Apr. 14 Rev. Martin N. Thanh carry us away. When Bishop was then, Jesus was sent by his heavenly father into just Dcn. Eliazar Salinas Jr. ICM first installed, we had great dreams of a renewal of such a world, and predictably it killed him. His mes- Br. Henry Gaither SC Dcn. J. Thomas Traylor our diocese. We quickly went through a Renew Pro- sage of love, compassion and human dignity seemed Apr. 8 Rev. Michael J. Sr. Renee Daigle MSC gram, and soon after began a long range planning powerless on Good Friday. Yet the high priest and Schatzle Apr. 15 Rev. Frank M. Uter process that brought to light people’s dreams of a the Roman governor could not prevent that message Dcn. Mario (Sam) Dcn. John W. Veron diocesan youth program, a program for training lay from persisting in the ideals and the hearts of Jesus’ Sammartino Br. Warren ministers, and expanded TV Apostolate, and more disciples because they saw Christ risen. Sr. Helen Cahill OSF Laudumiey SC religious education for adults as well as children. The Easter event continues century after century. Apr. 9 Rev. Sean O. Sheehy Apr. 16 Rev. Henry C. Hopes were high, but no one estimated the cost. We War begets war, but men strive for peace .... Christ is Dcn. Milton J. Vavasseur soon had to begin the Bishop’s Annual Appeal to pay risen. Dictatorships are overthrown and democra- Schanzbach Dcn. Doanh Van for all those new programs. cies begun only to end in corruption. And the cycle Br. Harold Harris SC Vu ICM Human life is the same, on a large scale just as begins again. People want truth, honesty and free- Apr. 10 Rev. Alexander J. Sr. Mary Ann Diaz DM on a small one. During the Second Vatican Coun- dom .... Christ is risen. Family life is damaged by Sheldon Apr. 17 Rev. Joseph H. Vu cil, despite many “prophets of doom,” the bishops drugs, violence and infidelity. Children are abused Dcn. Peter Schlette Dcn. J. Peter Walsh were able to push through a first document which and exploited, marriages are broken, sex becomes Sr. Kathleen Cain OSF Br. Noel Lemmon SC contained many long-dreamed-of reforms in the commerce not commitment. Still, love does prevail Apr. 11 Rev. Gerald Siebold Apr. 18 † Rev. Than N. Vu liturgy. Great euphoria descended on the Coun- .... Christ is risen. CSsR Dcn. James E. Wax cil. Subsequent documents were drafted enacting Easter reaffirms the reality of risen life, all the Dcn. Joseph M. Sr. Therese Dinh ICM changes that were previously never imagined to be while it admits the difficulty of recognizing the Scimeca Apr. 19 † Rev. Clarence J. possible. Bishops were amazed at themselves and power of the resurrection amid the pain of human Br. Ray Hebert SC Waguespack their new “openness.” They were attending theo- living. But together with Jesus we will one day be Apr. 12 Rev. Philip F. Spano Dcn. P. Chauvin logical lectures and scripture classes like schoolboys welcomed into the fullness of life where lasting Dcn. Rudolph W. Wilkinson Jr. and eagerly discussing their new vision of the hurch. peace and joy overcome human frailty. Alleluia! Stahl Br. Will McCue SC Once back home, however, the pain of change Sr. Judith Couturie CSJ Apr. 20 Rev. Miles D. Walsh quickly made itself felt. Eggs had to be broken. Old FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest in the Diocese Apr. 13 Rev. Robert F. Stine Dcn. Henry J. churches housing treasured memories were re- of Baton Rouge and writes on current topics for Dcn. Michael F. Zeringue modeled, sometimes over the protests of long-time The Catholic Commentator. He can be reached at Thompson Sr. Dehra Elliot CSJ parishioners. New catechisms took the place of the [email protected]. April 3, 2015 VIEWPOINT The Catholic Commentator 21 Jesus is risen! Alleluia! esus said delayed response to the news of Lazarus’ death and ing Lazarus back to life from the tomb was the pre- to Martha: burial. On a personal note, years ago when I led a pil- figuring of his own being raised from the dead. Our “J ‘I am the grimage to the Holy Land, besides all the most obvious faith needs to console us on the love and mercy of God, resurrection and places of special interest, being at Bethany before what who, through the redemptive grace of Jesus, is not only the life. Whoever was claimed to be the tomb of Lazarus profoundly calling and supporting us, but also providing us com- believes in me, even touched me. I prayed to identify with the special spirit fort and consolation in the loss of loved ones, whom we if he dies, will live, of Jesus when he was there, first in his grief and then miss so dearly. and everyone who in the experience of the people who were astounded at Humanly we can delight when our teams win, or believes and lives Jesus’ bringing Lazarus back to life. from declining gasoline prices, an increase in our sal- with me will never When Jesus asked Martha: “Do you believe that I ary, or more substantially, a new birth in our families. die. Do you believe am the resurrection and the life?,” she answered: “Yes, But ultimately it is our defining belief in the person of this?’ Martha said to Lord, I have come to believe” (Jn 11:27). Today, Jesus Jesus who overcame sin and death and who calls us to Jesus: ‘Yes, Lord, I asks us the same question: “Do you believe?” I hope love both in this world and in the next. Such a belief have come to believe each of us can answer not only in word, but with full gives meaning, purpose and value to the life we experi- that you are the From The Bishop being, “Yes, Lord, I have ence now, but all the more Messiah, the Son of come to believe.” But, if not Today, Jesus asks us the same the life we anticipate ex- God’” (Jn 11:25-27). Bishop Robert W. Muench that, remember the re- periencing in eternity. “At One of my fa- sponse to Jesus of the man question: “Do you believe?” I hope present we see indistinctly vorite Gospel scenes is that of Jesus in Bethany with whose son was possessed: “I as in a mirror, but then Martha at the tomb of her brother Lazarus. It is so poi- do believe, but not enough. each of us can answer not only in face to face” (I Cor 13:12). gnant for many reasons. It captures the deep human Help my lack of belief” (Mk Jesus is risen, alleluia, grief of Jesus, as well as Martha and the people present 9:24). word, but with full being, “Yes, alleluia; he is truly risen, over the death of Lazarus. It so vividly records the As we prepare to cel- alleluia, alleluia. Happy shortest sentence in all of Scripture: “And Jesus wept.” ebrate this Easter, we Lord, I have come to believe.” Easter, everyone! Please And it chronicles one of Jesus’ greatest miracles. recall the words of St. Paul: know of you and yours We are all very familiar with this 11th chapter of St. “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is being specially remembered in my celebrations of the John’s Gospel and may have wondered about Jesus’ your sting?” (I Cor 15:55; cf. Hos 13:14). Jesus’ bring- Eucharist for this most hallowed solemnity. Seeing in a deeper way

ometimes you can see a whole lot in these various miracles is It is not incidental • By shifting our eyes from seeing of things just by looking. That’s that, almost always, there’s that the first word out of through relevance to seeing through Sone of Yogi Berra’s infamous apho- more at issue than mere Jesus’ mouth in the syn- contemplation. risms. It’s a clever expression of course, physical healing. Jesus is optic Gospels is the word Our longing for relevance makes but, sadly, perhaps mostly, the opposite healing people in a deeper “metanoia,” a word that us look out at the world with restless, is truer. Mostly we do a whole lot of way, that is, he is healing opposes itself to “para- dissatisfied eyes. We practice mindful- looking without really seeing much. the lame so that they can noia.” We open our eyes ness and see the richness of the present Seeing implies more than having good walk in freedom and in to depth with we shift moment only when our disquiet is stilled eyesight. Our eyes can be wide open and service of God. He is heal- from a posture of self- by solitude. we can be seeing very little. ing the deaf so that they protection to a posture of • By shifting our eyes from seeing I’ve always been intrigued by how can hear the good news. He nurture. through anger to seeing through forgive- Scripture describes St. Paul immedi- is healing the mute so that • By shifting our eyes ness. ately after his conversion. We always they can open their mouths from seeing through jeal- Nothing taints our eyesight as much assume that it tells us that St. Paul was in praise. And he is healing ousy to seeing through as anger. It’s the most debilitating of struck blind by his vision, but, I think, those who are hemorrhag- In Exile admiration. all cataracts. And nothing cleanses our the text implies more. It tells us that ing interiorly so that they Our perception be- vision as much as forgiveness. Nobody St. Paul got up off the ground with his can bring new life to birth. Father Ron Rolheiser comes distorted when- holding a grudge sees straight. eyes wide open, seeing nothing. That We see this most clearly ever we move from the • By shifting our eyes from seeing doesn’t necessarily equate with physical at those times when Jesus heals people happy state of admiration to the unhappy through longing and hunger to seeing blindness. He may well have been see- who are blind. He’s giving them more state of envy. Our eyesight is clear when through gratitude. ing physically, but he wasn’t seeing the than just physical sight; he’s opening we delight in admiration. Longing and hunger distort our vi- meaning of what he was getting himself their eyes so that thay can see more • By shifting our eyes from seeing sion. Gratitude restores it. It enables in- into. Someone had to come and open deeply. But that’s only an image. How through bitterness to seeing through eyes sight. The most grateful person you know his eyes, not just so that he could see might it be unpackaged? How can the purified and softened by grief. has the best eyesight of all the people you again physically but, especially, that he grace and teachings of Jesus help us to The root of bitterness is wounding know. could see more deeply into the mystery see in a deeper way? Here are some sug- and the way out of bitterness is grieving. Love is the eye! So say the medi- of Christ. Seeing, truly seeing, implies gestions: Tears clear our eyesight because they eval mystics, in wisdom that needs to more than having eyes that are physical- • By shifting our eyes from seeing soften a heart hardened by wound. be added to the medical vocabulary of ly healthy and open. We all see the outer through familiarity to seeing through • By shifting our eyes from seeing contemporary optometry. Seeing straight surface of things, but what’s beneath wonder. through fantasy and auto-eroticism to has more dimensions than we normally isn’t as automatically seen. G.K. Chesterton once affirmed that seeing through appreciation and prayer. imagine. We see this, for instance, in what’s familiarity is the greatest of all illusions One of the key movements within contained inside the healing miracles and that the secret to life is to learn to our spiritual lives is the movement from OBLATE FATHER ROLHEISER, theologian, of Jesus. In the Gospels, we see Jesus look at things familiar until they look fantasy to prayer, a movement that ulti- teacher and award-winning author, is perform a number of healings. He heals unfamiliar again. We open our eyes to mately frees us from wanting to press to president of the Oblate School of Theol- lame people, deaf people, mute people, depth when we open ourselves to wonder. ourselves all that’s beautiful to appreciat- ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be people with leprosy and two women, who • By shifting our eyes from seeing ing beauty for its own sake. We can only contacted through his website ronrol for different reasons, are unable to be- through paranoia and self-protection to really see and appreciate beauty when we heiser.com; or on Facebook at facebook. come pregnant. What’s important to see seeing through metanoia and nurture. stop lusting for it. com/ronrolheiser. 22 The Catholic Commentator EVENTS April 3, 2015

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EASTER  Wooed by the faith, Wood told Arabie From page 1 that she was ready to convert. To make sure Wood was not making her decision of people in prison and the Catholic based on emotions, Arabie encouraged Church all rallying on something I defi- her to “live Catholic and try it on to make nitely believe in,” Wood said. “It was sure.” amazing to hear Sister Helen (Prejean) Wood went to daily Mass, read the Cat- and then speak after her, which was in my echism and marked the sections she had mind not on ‘the same side of the world’ – questions about, plunged into St. Thom- but then it was.” as Aquinas’ “Summa Theologica” and One of the strongest catalysts for Wood watched YouTube videos on the Mass. to join the church came through her work. Further confirmation also came from Wood, owner of Covalent Logic, a the comfort she feels from inside the graphic design, web development and church and adoration chapel walls. public relations firm, was hired to cre- “I feel a comfort with ancient, sa- ate a logo for Our Lady of Mercy Church cred rituals that I have not felt inside and School. She met the people whom she a church’s wall ever in my life. It’s like lightheartedly refers to as “the three wise the feeling I have in solitude by a river, men”: Father Cleo Milano, pastor; Randy or high on a mountain. The feeling that Arabie, administrator; and Brian Mosco- there is more to life than what I am, but BLESSING THE ALTAR – Bishop Robert W. Muench is shown blessing the St. Joseph na, principal of Our Lady of Mercy School. that I am a part of the spirit magnifi- Day Altar at St. Joseph Cathedral on March 19, St. Joseph’s Day. Bishop Muench Wood, who is well-versed in Scripture cent,” Wood said. celebrated a Mass at noon, which attracted a near capacity congregation. Follow- and graduated from LSU with a degree in Her son shares these sentiments, as he ing the Mass, Bishop Muench blessed the altar, and many of those in attendance political science and minor in Eastern Eu- described the stained glass windows at then enjoyed a free lunch at the parish life center. Churches and schools through- ropean, Soviet and Russian Area Studies, Mercy as one of the most beautiful things out the Diocese of Baton Rouge celebrated St. Joseph’s Day with the traditional bantered with the men about the Catholic he’s ever seen. altars and several other events as well. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator faith. But it’s more than the physical plant, “They would say, ‘Wait, we want to it’s the people who have drawn Wood know what you think about our Catholic and her son into the church. At the Merry views … your views on the Eucharist ...’ Mercy Christmas Celebration, Steven was Send your church parish, school and organization Slowly, but surely, they opened the doors quickly running off with a group of boys news and photos to of the church to me,” Wood said. to have some fun. He is looking forward Richard Meek, editor, at [email protected]. Wood vividly remembers Father Mi- to beginning sixth-grade at Our Lady of lano saying in his homily on All Saints Mercy School next year. Day, “The only difference between the Wood said people have also been pa- saints we celebrate today and you is that tient with her through the questions she they trust and have faith that God made has asked, and is very satisfied with the them as they were. If you believe in God, answers. you should believe in yourself.” Wood’s family has supported her, espe- “It was this profound moment for me, cially as she explained why she commit- because what I had always seen of the ted to the Catholic Church. Catholic Church fit into this mold, as op- “Why on earth would I hear the call posed to what I came to discover, which from an institution ‘run by men with is a great diversity of religious practices,” rigid teachings and obligatory behaviors?’ she said. “Some pray the rosary, some Throughout my life, all of the songs I’ve never pray the rosary. Some sit in adora- sung and Scriptures I’ve read, prayers, tion chapel, some have never been inside services and worship left me wanting, of one. Some love the saints, some say anxious and empty. I felt like I was less they are good people. Some are into social than divine, incapable of being good justice. In a way, this is what was missing enough, and missing that communion in my Methodist upbringing.” with God that everyone offered such as Furthermore, as Wood interviewed descriptions of – at the Unitarian Church, people from the church as she created in Buddhist prayers, Gospel hymns and the logo, they shared their stories of what rational Bible study.” they love about being Catholic. “And now I feel it,” Wood said. OLOL holds Higher Education Week “Let us pray,”

Our Lady of the Lake College held med students, one respiratory therapy its annual ‘Celebrating Catholic Higher student, one nursing faculty member DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Education Week,’ March 16-20. and one family member.) The week sets aside a time for OLOL On March 18, four students gave a Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12 students to focus on the value of learn- thoughtful panel presentation about ing within a Catholic Franciscan tradi- their experiences related to discerning 3:00 pm Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament tion, school officials said. vocation. sung Chaplet of Divine Mercy & Benediction Events featured topics from a stu- Other events included a Mass cele- dent perspective. brated by Father Matt Lorrain, a trust- Nursing student Jeff Green spoke ee on the Our Lady of the Lake College All are welcome during the prayer breakfast on March Board, and later in the week there was 16 about his mission trip to Haiti with a blessing of the college’s new simula- olomchurch.com others from Our Lady of the Lake Col- tion labs and St. Joseph altar attended 445 Marquette Avenue lege (four nursing students, two pre- by the Trustees. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 24 The Catholic Commentator April 3, 2015

APPOINTMENTS  men to follow in (former vicar proven record of accomplish- He has served as parochial guidance from Father Ranzino From page 1 generals) Father John Carville ment. vicar at St. Aloysius and Our and Father Carville. and Father Than Vu.” “His contributions to our dio- Lady of Mercy in Baton Rouge “As I prepare for this new Muench for having the confi- Bishop Muench called Father cese at both parochial and dioc- and Immaculate Conception in endeavor, my prayer is ‘Jesus, I dence in him. “I will do my best Ranzino “a person of highest in- esan levels are overwhelming. Denham Springs. Father Yi has trust in you,’ ” Father Yi said. to serve as faithfully as I can tegrity, tremendous dedication, Universally respected by clergy, also served as administrator at “The appointments of Father those in the diocese I come in tireless energy, consummate religious and lay faithful, his Mater Dolorosa Church in Inde- Tom Ranzino as vicar general contact with. I certainly have charity, impressive talent, wealth contributions to the liturgical pendence and is currently pastor and Father Paul Yi as chancellor some good examples of faithful of ministerial experience and aspects of our local church are of Ascension of Our Lord and St. mark as milestone diocesan as- incalculable. His leadership in Francis of Assisi, both located in signments of two extraordinari- this regard, illustrated by his be- Donaldsonville. ly and dedicated priests,” Bishop ing selected Chair of Federation “I am honored by (Bishop Muench said. “As Bishop of Ba- Catholic Art & Gifts of Diocesan Liturgical Commis- Muench’s) confidence in me, and ton Rouge, I welcome these two sions Board, speaks for itself.” I am looking forward to serving model priests to service in their Celebrating the Sacraments Bishop Muench recalled Fa- the diocese (in his new role),” Fa- added responsibilities, and pray ther Ranzino’s direction and ther Yi said. God’s special blessings upon Bibles & Imprinting guidance for the diocese’s Gold- “Father Paul Yi is a priest of them for their openness to and en Anniversary Mass at the Ba- great person, distinction and diligence for these administra- ton Rouge River Center in 2011. achievement,” Bishop Muench tive posts.” “The Mass continues to be re- said. “His quiet demeanor, pro- Also, Bishop membered with much fondness found spirituality, brilliant in- Muench an- St. Christopher Sports and joy,” the bishop said. “Under telligence and pastoral skills nounced Father Medals & Bracelets Apparel his direction, ceremonies for the eminently qualify him to the po- Randy Cuevas Accessories Chrism Mass, ordinations and sition of diocesan chancellor. He has been ap- Cherished Gifts funerals for priests are carried is also serving very effectively as pointed pastor Come See All We Offer for these Special Times out with great dignity, rever- diocesan liaison for our retired of St. Aloysius • RCIA Gifts ence, precision and spirit. His priests. Father Cuevas Church in Baton • Confirmation Gifts time-management skills are in- Father Yi, an active promoter Rouge effective • Greeting Cards & Gift Wrap comparable.” of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, July 1. Father Cuevas is cur- & More! • Communion Partyware.... Father Yi, a native of Seoul, said while it will be challenging rently the pastor at St. Albert 6184 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge South Korea, was ordained in to serve as pastor at Ascension the Great Chapel and Catholic 225.926.1216 • www.zieglers.com 2008. He is a graduate of Notre and St. Francis as well as taking Student Center in Hammond. Hours: M-F 9am-5pm; Sat. 9:30am-4:30pm Dame Seminary in New Orleans on the additional responsibilities (Debbie Shelley contributed and the son of Ja and Jung Su Yi. of chancellor, he will be seeking to this report.) = We are Called to Put Our Faith into Action

After more than 2,000 years, Jesus’ message lives on. Our world may have changed, but our faith has not. As disciples of Christ, we are called to love one another, to extend a helping hand to those in need – not just during Holy Week and Easter, but throughout the year. With His help, we can perform miracles. We can turn misery into hope; despair into joy. And through service to others, our own faith is strengthened.

At St. Vincent de Paul, we see people every day whose faith has been tested. They have lost so much, and many times, their faith is the only thing they have left. Our hearts are touched by their stories and the strength of their convictions. They come to us for help, trusting in Christ’s mercy and the kindness of strangers. = The Faith of a Child Young or old, we are all children of God, and Christ is His greatest gift to us. As we approach the holiest day of the year, we are reminded that Easter is a call, not only to renew our faith, but to seek His face in those around us.

Here at St. Vincent de Paul, we see the face of Christ in every man, woman, and child who comes to us in need. We serve people every day whose faith remains strong despite daily uncertainties and harsh realities. For them, life has become a wrenching, uphill struggle, yet they end each day with the certainty that tomorrow will be better. Their faith in God is unbroken, but there is nothing that compares to the faith of a child.

Poverty is hunger, eviction notices, and unfilled prescriptions. Poverty is going to school without the proper attire and enduring the ridicule of your classmates. Somehow, it’s the children who touch our hearts most profoundly. Little Aubree, in the photo, is just one of the thousands of children we have served, and without fail, it’s the children who teach us the most about faith during adversity. They have been through so much, yet they believe, without question, that God is watching over them.

Faith is behind every St. Vincent de Paul program, and without it, the growing need in our community would be overwhelming. Last year, we provided over 25,000 guest nights of shelter to homeless men, women, and children. Our community pharmacy filled 35,000 prescriptions worth more than $3.3 million, and our dining room served a record 240,855 meals. Faith allows us to see beyond the problems of today and imagine a better tomorrow. Please pray for the poor and homeless we serve. They are all God’s children. Help Aubree and all God’s Children by using the enclosed envelope to make a gift or give online at svdpbr.org!