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Respect Life Month BY TIM JOHNSON AND VINCE LABARBERA Cardinal DiNardo urges Catholics not to shrink from FORT WAYNE — Sacred Heart Parish in Fort Wayne will become a “personal parish,” serving the right to life faithful who worship according to the extraordinary Pages 3, 4 form of the Latin rite, and the boundaries of St. Henry Parish, Fort Wayne, will be extended to include the territory of Sacred Heart Parish. The announcement was made at both parishes at all Masses on Oct. 1-2. The changes take effect on Sunday, Nov. 6. World Mission Sunday On that date, Father George Gabet of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter and chaplain of the St. Mother Celebrates the Hope that saves Theodore Guérin Latin Mass Community, will become pastor of Sacred Heart Parish. Father Daniel Page 4 Durkin will continue as pastor of St. Henry Parish and will offer Holy Mass in English according to the ordinary for the Latin rite at 4 p.m. on Saturdays at Sacred Heart Church. In a letter to parishioners of both parishes, Bishop Mass with the Kevin C. Rhoades noted, “It is my hope and prayer Burmese community that these decisions will benefit and strengthen both St. Henry and Sacred Heart parishes.” Bishop Rhoades celebrates “I care deeply for the spiritual and pastoral good of all the parishioners,” Bishop Rhoades said in the Mass letter. “I want both parishes to be viable for the future Page 7 and both churches to remain open.” “I ask for your cooperation and support, so these changes will proceed smoothly and help strengthen the Church’s mission in southeast Fort Wayne,” he TIM JOHNSON PHOTOS added. Preparing for CID Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has decreed Sacred Heart Parish as a personal parish, and the A day for catechists to boundaries of St. Henry Parish will be extended. See decrees on page 3. CHANGES, PAGE 5 ‘recharge’ Page 8 Legal professionals gather MEMORIAL SERVICE in prayer at Red Mass RECALLS THOSE ABORTED

BY TIM JOHNSON by abortion, infanticide, physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia,” Bishop Rhoades said in the homily. “God has given us won- FORT WAYNE — A tradition dating back drous signs of His love, sons and daughters to the 13th century was celebrated at the to love and cherish. He has given us the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception beauty of married love and the wisdom of in Fort Wayne on Oct. 2. Bishop Kevin C. the elderly. He has given us hearts to love Rhoades celebrated the Red Mass, a Mass the needy, the poor and the stranger, the attended by the judiciary, attorneys at law, immigrant.” law professors, high-ranking government “What have we done with these gifts?” officials, distinguished guests and others he asked. “In a culture of life and love, who work in the legal arena. The Mass was these gifts are cherished. In a culture of intended to gather those from the legal pro- death, they are destroyed. A culture of fession for the purpose of seeking divine death lays waste to the beauty that God has JOE ROMIE guidance and strength for the coming terms so wondrously created.” Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus from of court. Bishop Rhoades said, “Today, here in Bishop Rhoades’ homily intertwined our cathedral church, we are also cel- the Anthony Wayne Assembly were present the day’s readings of the vineyard with ebrating the Red Mass, our annual Mass at the pro-life memorial service held Oct. Respect Life Sunday and a message to all in which we invoke the gifts of the Holy who work in the legal profession. Spirit upon all who serve in the legal pro- 2 at the Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne. “Sadly, tragically, God’s vineyard that fession. Lawyers, judges, and all public The ecumenical memorial service recalls we are called to tend is so often ruined today by sins and crimes against life — RED MASS, PAGE 10 the lives lost to abortion in Allen County. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC OctOber 9, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Red Mass homily for 27th P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Sunday in Ordinary Time EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Editor’s note: The following is the homily by Bishop Rhoades for the Editorial Department Red Mass at the Cathedral of the IN TRUTH Immaculate Conception in Fort PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan Wayne, on Oct. 2, 2011. AND FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, The prophet Isaiah gives us an Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, allegory about his friend who planted CHARITY Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, a vineyard on fertile ground. He Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May spaded it, cleared it of stones, and BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, planted the choicest vines. But later, CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner when his friend looked for the crop of grapes, he found wild grapes. This friend of Isaiah is God, our heavenly reproductive capacity.” All health Business Department Father. The people of Judah are his plans will have to include these BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice cherished plant. God had given them so-called “preventive services for women” — regardless of whether the AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber a perfect vineyard, but they did not insurer, the employer or other plan BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol care for it. The vineyard was ruined sponsor, or even the woman herself [email protected] because his cherished plants, his beloved people, were careless with objects to such coverage. There is a religious employer exemption in this Advertising Sales his gifts, and so the vineyard was mandate that is so extremely narrow Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) ruined. They did not respect the vine- yard of truth and love and life that that it protects almost no one. Since (260) 456-2824 our Catholic institutions both serve God had entrusted to them. Joe Romie Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) and employ many non-Catholics, we Today, the Church throughout A painting of St. Thomas More, the patron saint of those in the (574) 234-0687 would not qualify for an exemption. the United States celebrates Respect legal profession, was placed in the sanctuary of the Cathedral of the Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org Life Sunday. The allegory of the Jesus would not have qualified for Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades cel- the exemption since he insisted on vineyard can easily be applied to us ebrated the Red Mass on Oct. 2 for those in the legal profession. Published weekly except the fourth today. God, out of his infinite love, helping people who were of other Sunday in June, second and fourth created us in his image and like- religions. Our Catholic institutions weeks in July and August, the first ness. He created the heavens and the serve life, to produce good fruit in the vine- provide health care and other services week of September and last week to the needy of whatever faith. This mandate in December by the Diocese of Fort earth. He has given us life. He has given us the yard of the Lord. Today, Respect Life Sunday, Gospel of life, revealing to us the truth about the Church calls us to embrace the Gospel of is a direct violation of our religious liberty. It Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun does not protect the rights of conscience for St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. the sacredness of human life. He has entrusted Life and seek to bring truth and life and beauty us with the vineyard that he built. He wants to the vineyard God has planted for us. We those who do not want to take part in provid- Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, ing immoral quote “services.” Mandating that IN, and additional mailing office. us to produce abundant fruits in his vineyard. proclaim the sanctity of life, all human life, But what has happened? A culture of death especially the life of the most vulnerable in the we provide health insurance that includes sur- gical sterilization, contraception, including the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: has swept through that vineyard. The vine- Lord’s vineyard. Today’s Catholic, P.O. 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Fax: (260) 744-1473. and crimes against life: by abortion, infanti- forbid that the kingdom be taken away from cide, physician-assisted suicide, and euthana- us! It will be taken away if we do not produce detecting them early to aid prompt treatment. BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, But pregnancy is not a disease. Far from Mishawaka, IN 46544 sia. God has given us wondrous signs of his good fruit. love, sons and daughters to love and cherish. Today, here in our cathedral church, we preventing disease, contraceptives can have serious health consequences of their own. News deadline is the Monday morning He has given us the beauty of married love are also celebrating the Red Mass, our annual Mandating such coverage does not respect the before publication date. Advertising and the wisdom of the elderly. He has given us Mass in which we invoke the gifts of the Holy health or freedom of women, nor respect for deadline is nine days before publica- hearts to love the poor and the stranger. What Spirit upon all who serve in the legal profes- tion date. have we done with these gifts? In a culture sion. Lawyers, judges, and all public officials the consciences of those who recognize the of life and love, these gifts are cherished. In a are also called to produce good fruit in the immorality of contraception and sterilization. LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- culture of death, they are destroyed. A culture vineyard of the Lord. They do so by serving As I said, this mandate includes even a drug comes original, signed letters about of death lays waste to the beauty that God has the cause of justice and truth and defending that destroys innocent human life, an abortifa- issues affecting church life. Although so wondrously created. those inalienable rights that serve as the foun- cient drug. we cannot publish every letter we In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us a parable dation for the laws of a truly humane society. As Catholics, especially those in the legal receive, we strive to provide a balanced profession, we must not shrink from our obli- representation of expressed opinions which is very much like Isaiah’s allegory of Our Western legal heritage, inspired by the the vineyard. Jesus takes it one step further conviction that there is a Creator God, gave gation to assert the values and principles that and a variety of reflections on life in are essential to the common good, beginning the church. We will choose letters for and puts himself into the story. In the Gospel, rise to the idea of human rights, the idea of the Son is sent to save the vineyard, to protect the equality of all people before the law, and with the right to life of every human being, as publication based on reader interest, well as the rights of conscience and religious timeliness and fairness. Readers may the most vulnerable plants from being trod the recognition of the inviolability of human freedom. It is clear that some in our society agree or disagree with the letter writers’ under feet. But when the evil tenants saw the dignity in every single person and the aware- seek to eliminate religiously motivated people opinions. Letters must not exceed 250 Son, “they threw him out of the vineyard, and ness of people’s responsibility for their actions. words. All letters must be signed and killed him.” God then warns that a wretched These are the criteria of law that all of us, and organizations, especially the Catholic include a phone number and address death awaits those who have killed his Son, especially those in the legal profession, are Church, from public programs, by forcing us for verification. We reserve the right to unless they repent. We can think today of this called to defend at this moment in our history. to violate our moral and religious convictions edit letters for legal and other concerns. killing of Jesus still going on since He taught I wish to bring to your attention at this or stop serving the needy. Pope Benedict XVI reminds us that “a Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, us that whatsoever we do to the least of our Red Mass, on this Respect Life Sunday, a brothers and sisters, we do to him. We think of very serious matter. You probably have heard society can be built only by tirelessly respect- P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN ing, promoting and teaching the transcendent 46856-1169; or e-mail: the innocent unborn child killed in the womb, or read about the proposed mandate from nature of the human person.” Today and dur- [email protected] of the person with a disability denied treatment the U.S. Department of Health and Human and care, of the sick or elderly who are hurt or Services that will require virtually all pri- ing this Respect Life Month, we are celebrat- ISSN 0891-1533 neglected, not seen as useful to society. There vate health plans to include coverage for all ing God’s great gift of life. Let us renew our USPS 403630 are many offenses against human life and dig- FDA-approved prescription contraceptives, commitment and our witness to the sanctity of nity in the vineyard of the Lord today. We are sterilization procedures, and related “patient life and do our part in producing good fruit in called to protect and defend life, to nurture and education and counseling for all women with the vineyard of the Lord! OctOber 9, 2011 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

DECREE OF ALTERATION OF THE DECREE OF ALTERATION BOUNDARIES OF SAINT HENRY PARISH, OF SACRED HEART PARISH, FORT FORT WAYNE, INDIANA WAYNE, INDIANA, FROM A TERRITORIAL According to canon 515.2 of the Code of Canon Law, “The diocesan bishop alone PARISH TO A PERSONAL PARISH is competent to erect, suppress, or alter parishes. . .” The Second Vatican Council, in its Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops in the Church, Christus Dominus, According to canon 515.2 of the Code of Canon Law, “The diocesan bishop alone number 32, teaches that in creating or in any way changing the status of a parish, the is competent to erect, suppress, or alter parishes...” The Second Vatican Council, bishop is to be motivated by his concern for the salvation of souls. This teaching was in its Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops in the Church, Christus Dominus, expanded upon by Pope Paul VI in his apostolic letter, Ecclesiae Sanctae I, number number 32, teaches that in creating or in any way changing the status of a parish, the 21, “Every possible effort should be made that parishes where, because of too great a bishop is to be motivated by his concern for the salvation of souls. This teaching was population or too large a territory or for any cause whatsoever, apostolic activity can expanded upon by Pope Paul VI in his apostolic letter, Ecclesiae Sanctae I, number be exercised only with difficulty or less effectively, should be suitably divided or dis- 21, “Every possible effort should be made that parishes where, because of too great membered, as the circumstances require. And likewise parishes which are too small a population or too large a territory or for any cause whatsoever, apostolic activity should be united as conditions and circumstances demand.” can be exercised only with difficulty or less effectively, should be suitably divided The populations of Saint Henry and Sacred Heart parishes have decreased signifi- or dismembered, as the circumstances require. And likewise parishes which are too cantly in the past few decades. In recent years, the parishes have been served by one small should be united as conditions and circumstances demand.” pastor. Both communities already work together in pastoral activities. For the past 21 years, the Latin Mass community has worshipped at Sacred Heart By extending the boundaries of Saint Henry Parish to include the territory of Church in Fort Wayne. It has demonstrated its viability by continued growth through Sacred Heart Parish, a larger community of the faithful can come together as one. the years. It has demonstrated its ability to assume the obligations of a parish. With This change is intended to strengthen the community and its viability and vitality the extension of the boundaries of Saint Henry Parish to include the territory of so that the Church’s presence and ministry in this area of Fort Wayne can be main- Sacred Heart Parish, Sacred Heart Parish will have a new and distinct identity as a tained. At the same time, with the alteration of Sacred Heart Parish to become a per- “personal parish” for the community of the faithful who worship according to the sonal parish serving the community of those who worship according to the extraor- extraordinary form of the Roman rite. This change in status is intended to promote dinary form of the Roman rite, Sacred Heart Church will remain open. the future growth of Sacred Heart Parish and the continued sacred use of Sacred On September 7, 2011, I convened the Presbyteral Council of the diocese for the Heart Church. purpose of consulting with them regarding an alteration in the territorial boundaries It is hoped that, with this change in status and with the concurrent extension of of Saint Henry Parish, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in conformity with canon 515.2. The the boundaries of Saint Henry Parish, the pastoral and spiritual care of all the faith- matter was presented to the council for advice. After lengthy discussion, a consulta- ful, of those who worship according to the ordinary form of the Roman rite and of tive vote was taken. The advice of the Council, without a dissenting opinion, was for those who worship according to the extraordinary form, will be enhanced. the Bishop to make the proposed alteration. On September 7, 2011, I convened the Presbyteral Council of the diocese for Therefore, after careful consideration of the advice of the Presbyteral Council as the purpose of consulting with them regarding an alteration in the status of Sacred well as the input of pastors of each parish and the various members of the parish Heart Parish, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in conformity with canon 515.2. The matter was communities, I decree the following: presented to the council for advice. After lengthy discussion, a consultative vote was I, the undersigned Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, in virtue taken. The advice of the Council, without a dissenting opinion, was for the Bishop to of my pastoral office and in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, do hereby make the proposed alteration. decree, that, in accordance with the norm of canon 515.2, the territorial boundaries Therefore, after careful consideration of the advice of the Presbyteral Council as of Saint Henry Parish, Fort Wayne, Indiana, will be, excluding the physical property well as the input of the pastor of the parish and the various members of the parish of Sacred Heart Church: Beginning at the corner of Lafayette Street and Oxford St. communities, I decree the following: going east to Adams Central Road then south to Maples road then west to Lafayette I, the undersigned Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, in virtue St. and then north returning to Oxford St. of my pastoral office and in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, do hereby decree, that, in accordance with the norm of canon 515.2, Sacred Heart Parish, Fort This change will take effect on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Wayne, Indiana, will no longer be a territorial parish but will rather be a personal parish serving the needs of the community who participate regularly in the offering of Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form. Membership in this parish will be obtained by registration in the parish. Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades This change will take effect on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend September 27, 2011

Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Reverend Monsignor Robert Schulte Chancellor September 27, 2011

Life issues, disdain for religion linked Public Schedule of biShoP Kevin c. in Respect Life Month message RhoadeS

WASHINGTON (CNS) — on Pro-Life Activities linked selfish and demeaning view of • Sunday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. — Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus “Increasing attempts to expunge respect for life to recent moves to human sexuality, by extolling the Church, Lakeville God and religious discourse from silence the voice of people moti- alleged good of sexual activity • Sunday, Oct. 9, 2 p.m. — Wedding Anniversary Mass, St. public life” are contributing to a vated by faith. without love or commitment.” Matthew Cathedral, South Bend growing disrespect for the unique “Some now even seek to Cardinal DiNardo noted • Monday, Oct. 10, 5:15 p.m. — Red Mass at the Basilica of the status of human beings, Cardinal eliminate religiously motivated that the theme for the 2011-12 Sacred Heart, Notre Dame Daniel N. DiNardo said in a mes- people and organizations from Respect Life program, now in its • Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. — Meeting of the Board of the sage for Respect Life Month in public programs, by forcing them 40th year, was taken from Jesus’ Our Sunday Visitor Institute, Detroit, Mich. October. to violate their moral and reli- promise in the 10th chapter of • Thursday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. — Mass for Midwest Hispanic In a statement made pub- gious convictions or stop serving John: “I came so that all might Ministry Directors, Hilton Garden Inn at Saint Mary’s College, lic Sept. 26, the archbishop of the needy,” he said. “The same have life and have it to the full.” Notre Dame Galveston-Houston and chairman forces, aided by advertising and • Saturday, Oct. 15, 8:45 a.m — Mass for University of Saint of the U.S. bishops’ Committee entertainment media, promote a l IFE, PAg E 4 Francis Football team, Fort Wayne 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC OctOber 9, 2011 Prayer For Protection LIFE Of Conscience Rights In World Mission Sunday 2011 CONTINuED FROM PAgE 3 Health Care Father, in Jesus our Lord, we “Jesus’ promise of ‘life to the praise and thank You for Your full’ is especially poignant today, most precious gift of human when our culture and sometimes life and for forming us in Your our government promote values divine image. Keep us, the inimical to the happiness and true dwelling place of Your most good of individuals and society,” Holy Spirit, ever healthy in body he said. and soul. “Viewing life as a ‘zero-sum’ Jesus, Divine Healer, pour game, in which advancing one’s your grace upon all those interests requires putting aside the afflicted with illness or disease. needs of others, can lead to cal- Protect from all harm those who lous unconcern for anyone who are vulnerable due to sickness, is especially weak, defenseless suffering, frailty, poverty or age, and in need of our help,” Cardinal whether elderly or unborn. DiNardo said. Holy Spirit, touch the hearts “The unborn child, the aging of all who serve human life in parent whom some call a ‘burden’ medicine and science, so they on our medical system, the alleg- will protect the dignity of each edly ‘excess’ embryo in the fertil- person, from conception to ity clinic, the person with a dis- natural death, and remain faith- ability, the cognitively impaired ful advocates of all entrusted to accident victim who needs assis- their care. tance in receiving food and water Grant those who are called to live — each today is at risk of to serve as healthcare providers being dismissed as a ‘life unwor- renewed conviction in their min- thy of life,’” he added. istry, and increased wisdom to The cardinal said the recent treat the whole person, and not decision by the Department of merely the illness. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we pray and respond here in the United States, Health and Human Services to Protect the right of health Our Lord, before returning to the Father, we join with every parish and chapel around the require all health plans to cover care providers to serve their announced the gift of the Holy Spirit and charged world to renew ourselves and our Church. contraceptives and sterilization patients without being forced to His followers with being His witnesses “to the May God bless you and our diocese! without cost demonstrates both “a violate their moral and religious ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Sincerely yours in Christ, distorted view of sexuality and a convictions. Guard them against We are familiar with this fundamental duty of Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades disdain for the role of religion.” discrimination, that they might all Catholics. Each year, we renew this baptismal “Mandating such cover- be free to follow You faithfully call, especially during our Easter celebration. age shows neither respect for while fulfilling their professional And in October, as the entire Church celebrates Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend women’s health or freedom, nor duties. World Mission Sunday, we have a chance to respect for the consciences of Grant our lawmakers the wis- fulfill this duty in a special way. Through prayer those who do not want to take dom and courage to uphold con- and sacrifice we are able to support those mis- part in such problematic initia- science rights for those called sionaries who bring the “Good News” of Jesus For more about this tives,” he added. to the ministry of healing, and to faraway places. In doing so, we are renewing Cardinal DiNardo urged help them resist the pressure to our own vocation as missionaries. The Church is, Catholics not to “shrink from the become collaborators in the cul- after all, mission. important celebration obligation to assert the values and ture of death. Thankfully, there are many organizations — principles we hold essential to the Give us strength to be bold some Catholic — that extend the treasure and of the universal Church, common good, beginning with and joyful witnesses to the truth talent of Americans to those parts of the world the right to life of every human that every human life is sacred. where people are struggling to get enough to eat being and the right of every In Your goodness, guard our or send their children to school. However, the please visit woman and man to express and freedom to live out our faith and Church’s missionary activity begins with the live by his or her religious beliefs to follow You in all that we do. proclamation of faith: “Jesus is Lord!” He is our the special and well-formed conscience.” Father, we ask this in Jesus’ common hope — a hope that not only clothes name, through the Holy Spirit. and educates, but also saves. On World Mission Amen. Sunday, October 23, I invite you to “celebrate the World Mission Sunday — Provided by the USCCB, hope that saves” through prayer and participation www.usccb.org in the Eucharist, and by giving generously to the World Mission Sunday collection. web site: Your vital contribution to the Pontifical Mission Societies will support those 1,150 young www.IAmAMissionary.org. All Saints mission dioceses and communities who await the “Good News” of Jesus as their saving hope. 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parish in a church in the South Bend Sunday at 7:45 a.m. and on holy able, such as the South Side Seniors “On Nov. 6, we plan to have area.” days at 7 p.m. events and the St. Vincent de Paul fellowship/reception and an open Father Gabet explained to For longtime parishioners of Society.” house after our Masses with a spe- CHANGES Today’s Catholic that the current Sacred Heart, “the main way we “As pastor, I will still be serv- cial emphasis on asking everyone CONTINuED FROM PAgE 1 code of canon law states that the hope that Sacred Heart will serve ing the same amount of people how we can meet their needs,” Tridentine Latin Mass, now known its parishioners is by keeping the within the boundaries of the new Father Durkin said. as the extraordinary form of the Church viable as a Catholic Church. St. Henry’s, as I served before from “We will be extending a special According to canon law, “As a Roman rite, is different from the The demographics of the southeast two parishes,” said Father Durkin in invitation to our neighbors on the general rule a parish is to be territo- “ordinary” form, and therefore can side of Fort Wayne have definitely an email to Today’s Catholic. southeast side of Fort Wayne, ask- rial, that is, one which includes all be the reason for establishing a per- changed since Sacred Heart first was “St. Henry’s has been serving ing new and old parishioners to join the Christian faithful of a certain sonal parish. opened shortly after World War II,” about 148 families previous to this us! The music will be very special territory. When it is expedient, The St. Mother Theodore Guérin Father Gabet said. change. We really need as many as that day,” he emphasized. however, personal parishes are to be Latin Mass Community was estab- With many industries closing and possible to build up this parish and “The new St. Henry’s will established determined by reason of lished by Bishop John M. D’Arcy people moving to the suburbs, par- get involved in our various min- continue to serve its longtime St. the rite, language, or nationally of in response to Pope Benedict ishes such as Sacred Heart in most istries,” Father Durkin continued. Henry’s community by doing all the Christian faithful of some terri- XVI’s “motu proprio” Summorum dioceses would close. “Since the new St. Henry’s will still that we have been doing along with tory, or even for some other reason” Pontificum and the request from “Fortunately, Bishop Rhoades have a good number of long-lasting, the additional services that are being (Can 518). the Latin Mass communities in recognizes the attachment and the faithful people, it’s exciting to know offered out of our facilities. We are In an email interview with Fort Wayne and South Bend who desire of the faithful to the church how open we are to new faces help- a mighty busy parish working in Today’s Catholic, Father Gabet said, desired that the Priestly Fraternity they and their parents helped build,” ing in any way possible.” the Lord’s vineyard,” Father Durkin “The St. Mother Theodore Guérin of St. Peter establish an apostolate Father Gabet said. “The current plan “We first want to let everyone concluded. Community will benefit greatly by in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South is evidence of the fact he wishes know we will be changing our Mass Father Gabet extended an invita- Sacred Heart becoming an extraor- Bend, and to supply priests in full to keep a Catholic presence on the schedule at St. Henry’s, to complement tion of the longtime parishioners dinary form (Latin Mass) personal communion with Rome to offer the southeast side as long as this is even the one 4 p.m. English Mass that I to stay at Sacred Heart and “try the parish.” Latin Mass and sacraments in the remotely possible.” will continue to have at Sacred Heart,” Latin Mass. After all, it was the “First of all, it will give the Fort extraordinary form. “The extraordinary form draws Father Durkin said. “We plan to no Mass their parents knew and which Wayne area members greater canon- The Priestly Fraternity of St. people from as far away as Ohio longer have the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. many of them grew up with and ical stability with all the rights and Peter, at the request of Bishop and Michigan to the southeast side Henry’s on Saturday. On Sundays our which created so many saints down responsibilities that the designation D’Arcy, sent a priest in March of Fort Wayne,” Father Gabet Masses will be at 8 and 10:30 a.m. with through the ages,” he noted. ‘parish’ entails canonically within 2008 to celebrate Mass and then explained. “Many of the St. Mother religious education in between.” the Catholic Church as a whole,” established the St. Mother Theodore Theodore Guérin Community, Father Gabet said. Guérin Community. This communi- including my family, have been “It will also give more autonomy ty would subsist within the diocesan parishioners of Sacred Heart for than just a ‘community’ within the parishes of Sacred Heart in Fort the past 20 years when Bishop Open House particular Church itself,” he added. Wayne and originally St. John the D’Arcy permitted the Latin Mass “We can therefore more easily set Baptist Church in South Bend, and to be offered there. This certainly Information Night the Mass schedules and make other then later transferred to St. Patrick has helped keep Sacred Heart in decisions regarding the church.” Church in South Bend. the black.” for those men interested in Father Gabet said that as an The community at Sacred Heart Father Gabet added, “Besides joining the Knights of Columbus, apostolate of the Priestly Fraternity consists of 55 families or 165 regis- simply helping to keep Sacred of St. Peter, the Society of Apostolic tered parishioners and approximate- Heart Church viable, a 4 p.m. the largest Catholic men’s Life that will provide the bishop ly 110 parishioners at St. Patrick English Mass will be offered by organization with over with priests specifically trained in Church, South Bend. Father Dan Durkin, pastor of the extraordinary form for not only The Latin Mass has attracted neighboring St. Henry Parish. 2 million members nationwide. the Mass, but also all the sacra- young families in both Fort Wayne Bishop Rhoades has made this ALL ARE WELCOME ments, “the ‘parish’ status raises and South Bend. “This past year at possible in response to the English Families encouraged! us higher than being seen simply Sacred Heart we had 12 baptisms,” Mass parishioners’ request to keep Knights of Columbus a ‘community.’ Due to the greater Father George said. “The average at least one English Mass at Sacred 601 Reed Road Monday, October 10, 2011: stability of ‘parish’ status, we also age of our parishioners is 29. This Heart. In addition, some of the Fort Wayne become more important in the eyes certainly bids well for the future. community events that now occur 6 to 7:30 pm of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, The Latin Mass is offered every at Sacred Heart will still be avail- (Just south of Lake Ave.) especially in regards to priest assign- day at Sacred Heart in Fort Wayne ments and financial assistance if this and every Sunday and holy day at is ever necessary,” Father Gabet St. Patrick in South Bend. Mass added. times at Sacred Heart, Fort Wayne, “Finally, this also gives great are 7:30 a.m. Monday through hope to our South Bend members Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, noon Redeemer Radio Fall Sharathon that we will eventually get another on Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. on priest to help the apostolate grow,” Sunday. Father Gabet said, “and that they, At St. Patrick Church, South too, may one day become a personal Bend, Mass is celebrated every

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Swetland, news in Congress and the courts. who also is executive director of But this time, it’s on the sports pages the Center for the Advancement too. And instead of the embryonic CATHOLIC ADULT STEM-CELL RESEARCHER WORKS IN LAB of Catholic Higher Education, a stem-cell research that was once all division of the Cardinal Newman the rage, the news is in the field Society, which helped organize the of adult stem-cell research, which colleges’ appeal. does not involve the destruction of human embryos. Indianapolis Colts Holy Name Society quarterback Peyton Manning, side- lined with a neck injury, reportedly pledges to use social went to an unidentified European media to attract members country in recent weeks to obtain a treatment involving adult stem BALTIMORE (CNS) — At its cells that is not yet approved by the height, the Holy Name Society Food and Drug Administration in boasted more than 40,000 members the United States. Free-agent wide in 135 parishes in the Archdiocese of receiver Terrell Owens, whose foot- Baltimore. More than a half century ball career was put on hold because later, there are about 500 members of knee surgery, went to South in 18 parishes. Baltimore’s declin- Korea for the collection and storage ing numbers aren’t an aberration. of his own stem cells in an effort Across the country, membership has to speed his return to the NFL. It fallen as one of the world’s old- remains to be seen how successful est Christian organizations has faced those treatments will be, but adult an increasingly secularized society, stem-cell researcher Theresa Deisher aging members and other challenges knows that the two football players that have made it more difficult to chose “the clinically superior solu- attract newcomers. Today, there are tion” over research involving stem more than 10,000 Holy Name mem- cells derived from human embry- bers in the United States, hailing os. Deisher is working to develop from 21 active diocesan Holy Name better delivery techniques for adult Unions. During the 41st annual con- stem-cell therapies. Researchers in vention of the National Association Europe and elsewhere “are doing of the Holy Name Society and the very well treating patients” with their 100th annual convention of the own stem cells, but “they have some Archdiocese of Baltimore Holy delivery issues,” she told Catholic CNS photo/StepheN BraS hea Name Union, both held simultane- News Service in a telephone inter- Theresa Deisher, an adult stem-cell researcher and CEO at AVM Biotechnology in ously in Baltimore Sept. 21-24, lead- view from Seattle, where she runs ers of the venerable organization AVM Biotechnology. “If we could Seattle, poses for a photo in her lab Sept. 30. Deisher, who is Catholic, said her commit- pledged to embrace social media improve delivery, we could have ment to research using adult stem cells rather than embryonic stem cells is grounded in and new forms of evangelization to even better outcomes.” attract new members. The organiza- her belief that life begins at conception. tion’s spiritual mission of promoting ‘Baby Joseph,’ focus respect for the names of God and Jesus is needed now more than ever, of end-of-life debate, The Maraachlis refused. In March, Hannan had become increasingly Catholic colleges appeal leaders said, as the wider culture Joseph and Moe were flown to frail in recent months because of a shows increasing disregard for using dies at home in Ontario SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s series of strokes and other health parts of federal health God’s name in vain. “We are not WINDSOR, Ontario (CNS) — A Medical Center in St. Louis, where problems. He moved in June from care law mandate trying to reinvent the core values 20-month-old Canadian boy who the tracheotomy was performed. his private residence in Covington, of the Holy Name Society — evan- was at the center of an end-of-life Doctors also diagnosed Joseph with La., to Chateau de Notre Dame, a WASHINGTON (CNS) — Eighteen gelization, promoting the spiritual debate died at home Sept. 27. Joseph Leigh’s disease, a progressive neu- senior apartment complex and elder Catholic colleges have asked the and corporal works of mercy,” said Maraachli died with his parents, Moe rological disease that usually strikes care facility he first envisioned and Obama administration to exempt all Joseph Lapoint, outgoing president and Sana, by his side, six months children between the age of 3 months then dedicated in 1977 to provide religious individuals and institutions of the National Association of the after receiving a tracheotomy at a and 2 years. It causes the degradation for seniors in archdiocese. “From from being forced to participate in Holy Name Society and president of Catholic hospital in St. Louis. The of motor skills and eventually death. the time Archbishop Hannan came the federal mandate that health insur- the Archdiocese of Boston’s Holy procedure allowed him to return here right after Hurricane Betsy in ance plans cover contraceptives and Name Union. home to be cared for by his fam- Archbishop Hannan, 1965, he truly made New Orleans his sterilization. The 13-page appeal was ily. A graveside service for Joseph, home,” Archbishop Aymond added. sent to the White House Sept. 29 Bishops’ new ad hoc who was baptized Catholic, took chaplain and Kennedy “This was his parish and his archdio- and called the Department of Health place Sept. 28. Franciscan Brother counselor, dies at 98 cese, and it had no boundaries. He and Human Services’ exemptions committee will tackle Paul O’Donnell, a friend and spiri- was there for anyone and everyone. for religious employers as “poten- religious liberty concerns tual adviser to the Maraachli family, That was his goal in life. “He always tially so narrow as to be not only NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — Retired quoted St. Paul, and he truly believed told Catholic News Service Sept. 28 nearly inconsequential but insulting WASHINGTON (CNS) — Saying Archbishop Philip M. Hannan of that his mission and ministry was to that death came suddenly for “Baby to religious entities, in particular they are increasingly distressed New Orleans, a World War II para- preach the Gospel untiringly both in Joseph,” as he became known. “I to Catholic colleges and universi- over government policies that pro- troop chaplain who befriended and actions and in words.” Archbishop visited the family about 10 days ago ties.” Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop mote contraception, abortion and secretly counseled John F. Kennedy Aymond received the body of the and recent doctor reports said he was Thomas J. Curry, chairman of the same-sex marriage and amount to during and after his historic run for late archbishop at 5 p.m. Oct. 3 at doing well, so this came as a sur- U.S. bishops’ Committee on Catholic an assault on religious freedom, the the White House as the first U.S. the Notre Dame Seminary Chapel. prise to them,” Brother O’Donnell Education, also signed the letter. The U.S. bishops have established a com- Catholic president, died Sept. 29 A special evening of prayer was said. He posted an announcement of Catholic institutions join the U.S. mittee to shape public policy and at age 98. “Archbishop Hannan in celebrated by the priests of the arch- the child’s death on the Save Baby Conference of Catholic Bishops and coordinate the Church’s response on every way was a good shepherd diocese, followed by a wake service Joseph Facebook page late Sept. 27. the Catholic Health Association in the issue. The Ad Hoc Committee of the Church who was modeled and public viewing. Public viewing Words of condolence and prayer support of stronger religious exemp- for Religious Liberty was announced after Christ, not just for Catholics took place at the chapel all day Oct. offerings immediately flooded the tions under the Patient Protection Sept. 30 by Archbishop Timothy of New Orleans but for the whole 4 and until noon Oct. 5, when a horse site. Born in January 2010, Joseph and Affordable Care Act. HHS was M. Dolan of New York, president community,” Archbishop Gregory drawn procession took the body of had a history of health problems. accepting comments on the proposed of the U.S. Conference of Catholic M. Aymond of New Orleans said Archbishop Hannan to St. Louis He was admitted in October 2010 to religious exemption until Sept. 30. Bishops. Bishop William E. Lori of in a statement. “We will miss him, Cathedral. Archbishop Aymond the London Health Sciences Centre. Msgr. Stuart Swetland, vice presi- Bridgeport, Conn., was named chair- but at 98, he has lived a full life. will celebrate a funeral Mass for Hospital officials, who called the dent of mission at Mount St. Mary’s man of the new committee. We truly believe in faith that he Archbishop Hannan Oct. 6 at the boy’s condition fatal, wanted to will feast not just at the table of the University in Emmitsburg, Md., take the child off his feeding tube cathedral, followed by his burial in a told Catholic News Service the pro- Eucharist but at the table of the Lord crypt beneath the sanctuary. and ventilator, allowing him to die. in heaven,” he said. Archbishop posed mandates under the health OctOber 9, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 Open house scheduled Theodore Guérin Fest. Participants can attend various presentations Oct. 9 at St. Felix Friary throughout the weekend, but also will have an opportunity to meet and HUNTINGTON — An open connect with Sisters of Providence, house will be held Sunday, Oct. 9, rOund the iOcese share prayer, meals and small-group from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Felix Friary A d conversation with other young in Huntington. women exploring the call to reli- Renovations of the St. Felix gious life as a Sister of Providence. Friary have been completed, and Housing, meals and fest registration Tippmann Properties, which oper- Bishop Rhoades celeBRates Mass foR the BuRMese will be provided for retreat partici- ates the facility, is excited to open the pants. doors for the first time in years and For more information, contact share the updates with family and Sister Jenny Howard, at jhoward@ friends throughout the diocese. spsmw.org or at (812) 535-2897. There will be guided tours, burg- ers, hotdogs and snacks. Additional information is avail- Alvaré to receive the 2012 able from Rob Mayo at (260) 452- Evangelium Vitae Medal 6548. NOTRE DAME — Helen M. New app empowers Alvaré, associate professor of law at George Mason University, Catholic voters will receive the 2012 Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal. SOUTH BEND — Little iApps, “Helen Alvaré has courageously LLC, makers of Confession: A and powerfully defended the cause Roman Catholic App, recently of life against all comers for two announced their collaboration with decades,” said David Solomon, CatholicVote.org in the develop- chair of the fund’s governing com- ment of CatholicVote Mobile, an mittee and William P. and Hazel app that helps mobilize and unify B. White Director of the Center for the Catholic voting community. Ethics and Culture. “In some of the Features include mobile access darkest hours for the pro-life cause to the CatholicVote.org blogs and in this country, her voice was heard videos, and a unique method for clearly. With a public presence in contacting federal representatives the popular debate, a foot in the and senators. scholarly world that bolsters and Little iApps developed a one- Joe Romie sustains the deep arguments on life touch method that will, for the first Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated Mass Oct. 2 for the Burmese community at the issues, and her extraordinary abil- time, allow Catholic voters to more ity to connect with people, she has easily participate in political activ- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. In his homily, Bishop Rhoades been a hero to us all. We are hon- ism. Based on a user’s GPS location spoke about the history of Catholicism in Burma. “I understand that the Church in ored to award her the Notre Dame or zip code, the app generates the Evangelium Vitae Medal.” contact information for a person’s Burma is quite vibrant. Though Catholics in Burma are a small percentage of the total The Notre Dame Evangelium congressional representatives and Vitae Medal, which is announced senator, including name, state and population, they are strong in their faith and devotion, practicing it even in the midst annually on Respect Life Sunday, party, phone, fax, website, e-mail, of persecution and oppression,” Bishop Rhoades said in his homily. “You have brought the first Sunday of October, con- office address, Facebook ID, Twitter sists of a specially commissioned ID, and YouTube channel. Users can that strong faith and devotion here to Fort Wayne, and I am grateful for your active pres- medal and $10,000 prize, to be pre- select to automatically add this infor- ence and witness to the faith here in our diocese.” A reception followed the Mass in the sented at a spring banquet, which mation to their contact lists or simply will be held this year on April tap to connect. Arcbishop Noll Catholic Center. 25. Richard Doerflinger, associ- “It was an incredible opportu- ate director of the United States nity for Little iApps to be a part of and Some of Their Modern- Conference of Catholic Bishops this project. We are excited about USF opens nursing exhibit Syracuse Knights Secretariat for Pro Life Activities, the potential impact an app like this day Counterparts” by Assistant during homecoming contribute to Wawasee Professor of Philosophy Dr. Lewis was the medal’s 2011 recipient. could have on American politics” Alvaré earned her law degree says Patrick Leinen, co-founder of area needs Pearson on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 3 FORT WAYNE — The University p.m. in the Brookside Ballroom. from Cornell University in 1984 Little iApps. “Imagine what could of Saint Francis Department of SYRACUSE — The Knights The free public presentation and a master’s degree in system- happen if every Catholic voter used Nursing will debut a new exhibit, atic theology from The Catholic the ‘Contact My Representative’ of Columbus Council 6323 of will examine questions related to “USF Nursing Heritage: A Journey the interaction of the disciplines University of America in 1989. option to contact their congressional through Time,” during homecom- Syracuse recently made donations to several area organizations. of religion and science, and argue She has practiced with the representative or senator before a ing festivities on Saturday, Oct. Philadelphia law firm of Stradley, critical vote. With the launch of this Contributions were made to the that oft-reported tensions between 15. The display will open from following: $1,350 to Wawasee High the two result from a failure to Ronon, Stevens & Young, special- app, CatholicVote.org has given vot- 9-11:30 a.m., with a dedication izing in commercial litigation and ers an incredible tool. We can’t wait School’s cross-country team; $700 understand the nature of faith and ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. in to Wawasee High School’s girls’ golf and reason. He will explain his free exercise of religion matters. to see how they use it!” the Doermer Family Center for Before joining George Mason’s CatholicVote.org President Brian team; $1,350 for school supplies and position that rather than a war Health Science Education Nursing outreach programs to the Lakeland between faith and reason, what law school faculty, she taught at Burch said that Little iApps was the Commons. Catholic University’s Columbus perfect partner to create this new tool Youth Center; $800 to the Wawasee actually exists is a war on faith Customized cases will hold nurs- and reason. School of Law. for Catholic activism. ing uniforms, artifacts, equipment High School German Club; $800 to the Lake Area Community Band; In 1987, Alvaré joined the Office “Catholics must engage the politi- and photos from across the years of General Counsel for the National cal and cultural issues of our day of the Lutheran Hospital School of and $700 to the Wawasee Middle Sisters of Providence School cheerleaders. Conference of Catholic Bishops using the best technology available. Nursing, St. Joseph Hospital School invite women to explore (NCCB), drafting amicus briefs That’s why we’re excited to launch of Nursing, Lutheran College of The Knights of Columbus sup- port area youth programs in the religious life in leading U.S. Supreme Court the CatholicVote.org App. The app Health Professions, Saint Francis cases concerning abortion, eutha- is only the first phase of a larger Wawasee region. The funds are College and the University of Saint SAINT MARY-OF-THE- nasia and the First Amendment’s mobile strategy we are implement- Francis. Alumni from as early as raised through bingo and pancake breakfasts. WOODS — Catholic women ages establishment clause. For the next ing to maximize the impact of the the 1940s have participated in inter- 10 years, she worked with the Catholic vote nationwide,” said 18-42 who are seeking to deepen views as part of an electronic display their faith and explore religious Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities Burch. included in the exhibit. USF to open theology at the NCCB, lobbying, testifying CatholicVote Mobile is available life are invited to participate in The public is invited to attend lecture series the Fall Discernment Retreat host- before federal congressional com- for free on the Android Market and the unveiling and dedication and mittees, lecturing nationwide, and the iTunes Store. ed by the Sisters of Providence enjoy the nursing history display FORT WAYNE — The University Oct. 21-23 at Saint Mary-of-the- speaking on numerous television For more information, please visit throughout homecoming weekend of Saint Francis Department of and radio programs for the U.S. Little iApps online at www.little- Woods. and whenever they visit the Doermer Philosophy and Theology in the The theme for the weekend — Catholic bishops. She also assisted iapps.com. building. For more information, call School of Arts and Sciences will “Living the Legacy NOW!” — coin- the Holy See on matters concern- Amy Knepp at (260) 399-7700, ext. open the semester’s free lec- cides with the unique opportuni- ing women, marriage and the fam- 8518 or email [email protected]. ture series with “Faith, Reason ty to participate in the St. Mother ily, and respect for human life. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 9, 2011 Catechetical Institute Day to ‘recharge’ catechists

By tiM j O h NSON in English and 14 groups, catechetical the diocese, especially at the workshops presented in situations and needs,” luncheon. Spanish,” Deacon Tighe he adds. “A few work- “Catechists from differ- SYRACUSE — “Catechetical says. “Workshops will shop titles include: ent parishes mingle at lunch, Institute Day (CID) is a great be presented by a vari- ‘Family Catechesis: talk, swap notes and stories,” day for anybody who is a cat- ety of skilled catechists Helping Parents Be Deacon Tighe notes. “It’s a echist, RCIA coordinator or including: pastors, Catechists,’ ‘Planning great informal dialogue.” youth minister,” says Deacon directors of catechesis, a Catechetical Lesson But the purpose of the day Jim Tighe, the director of teachers and others who Centered Around the is to “spiritually recharge and the Office of Catechesis that have devoted their lives Mass,’ ‘How to Make fire up” the participants. sponsors the day. to catechesis.” a Good Confession: The day begins at 7:30 a.m. The 21st Annual Catechesis comes There’s an App for with check in, followed by the Catechetical Institue Day, from the Greek word, That,’ and ‘Enseñando the welcome and keynote at which will take place Nov. 5 “echo,” notes Deacon a los Niños a Orar.’” 8 a.m., and the celebration of at Wawasee Middle School, Tighe. He says cateche- The goals of the Mass at 9:15. Presentations, in Syracuse, will adopt sis is not just about workshops, Deacon workshop sessions and lunch the theme “The Eucharist: studying, rather, it is Tighe says, are to follow the Mass. The registra- Embracing the Source and shared by the people improve skills, learn tion fee is $15 per adult and Summit of our Faith.” who have faith experi- more about the faith, $6 per additional family mem- Dr. David W. Fagerburg, a ence. And the workshop or enhance one’s own ber. The fee includes morning professor of theology at the leaders experience the formation. refreshments and a box lunch. University of Notre Dame, faith as well as share it “It’s catechesis of The registration deadline will be the keynote speaker. with others. the catechist,” Deacon is Oct. 21. For additional Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will “As we have done in Tighe adds. information visit the web- celebrate Mass for the partici- the past, this year we One of the high- site: www.diocesefwsb.org/ pants. will be incorporating lights, he says, is the diocesan-offices/catechesis- “We are excited to offer 44 workshops that address exchange of ideas and office/ and download the PDF different workshops includ- catechesis for a wide gathering with other brochures for Catechetical ing 30 workshops presented variety of topics, age catechists from across Insitute Day.

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NOTRE enterprise.” Called upon to answer “the most persuasive apology for DAME — John rhetorical attacks on the earliest the Christian faith is the witness of C. Cavadini, Christian Church, the 3rd century Christians.” McGrath- theologian seemed almost to refuse, “A Christian knows when it is Cavadini Director reminding His readers that “our time to speak of God and when it is of the University Savior and Lord Jesus Christ was better to say nothing and to let love of Notre Dame’s silent when false witnesses spoke alone speak,” Pope Benedict wrote. Institute for against Him, and answered nothing “He knows that God is love and Church Life jOhN CAVAdiNi when He was accused; He was con- that God’s presence is felt at the (ICL), was vinced that all His life and actions very time when the only thing we recently in Washington speaking ... were better than any speech in do is to love. He knows ... that dis- to a symposium of young Catholic refutation of the false witness and dain for love is disdain for God and theologians about how to teach the superior to any words that He might human beings alike, it is an attempt faith. say in reply to the accusations.” to do without God.” The meeting, “Intellectual Tasks Acknowledging and even Cavadini thought a slogan for of the New Evangelization,” was extolling them for their eloquence the New Evangelization might be sponsored by the United States and power, Cavadini insisted that found in that imperative as old and Conference of Catholic Bishops Origen’s arguments “function in new as the faith itself, and he rec- (USCCB), and intended to deepen exactly the same way, ultimately, ommended it to the fledgling teach- PRovided by KnightS of columbuS council 451 and strengthen their relationship as the refusal to argue did, namely, ers he addressed: “Let love alone Knights of Columbus Council 451 in Fort Wayne spon- with a new generation of America’s to paint an icon of the silent Christ, speak.” Catholic teachers, and most of the to point the reader’s attention not When he returned to Notre sored a spaghetti dinner for charity on Sept. 21. Proceeds 54 as-yet untenured theologians to the success of the arguments, but Dame after the Washington con- in the amount of $750 were presented to Gibault Boys in attendance had received their to draw ever more convincingly ference, it occurred to Cavadini, doctoral degrees within the last five the icon of the Lord, to ‘write’ the whose responsibilities as ICL direc- and Girls School, the number one charity of the Indiana years. icon.” tor include administration of several Knights of Columbus. The Gibault School is located in Washington Cardinal Donald As Cavadini described it, the programs, which directly serve Wuerl, chairman of USCCB task of evangelization today hasn’t the Catholic Church, that he could Terre Haute. In the photo, John Murray, council Gibault Committee on Doctrine, had earlier changed much over the centuries also recommend the slogan to the envoy, presented Patty Stiegelbauer, associate director of suggested to these scholars that their since Origen was arguing with skep- institute he oversees, and which is role as teachers included a two- tical Greek intellectuals, and today, now developing a plan for its future development, with the check. fold responsibility, both to “cradle as then, a theologian needs to argue operations. Catholics” forgetful of or unfamiliar in a way which “while using reason, “For the next five years the with the essentials of the faith, and does not reduce Christian faith to a work of the ICL will surround to all disaffected people in con- religion that can be accepted purely the twin themes of evangeliza- temporary society, for whom “the on the grounds of argumentation or tion and healing,” Cavadini said. Gospel has lost its taste, its fresh- plausibility, or even on the grounds “Evangelization is intrinsically Mass celebrated at the ness, its luster.” of the clearing away of specific healing because, rather than draw Cavadini’s scholarship and objections. The clearing away of attention to its own efforts, it uses Prayer Garden gazebo teaching principally concern patris- objections to Christian faith, the those efforts, as it were, to allow an tics, or the theology of the earliest rebuttal of critiques, must itself be icon of the Lord to be painted on church, so it was natural that this the brushstrokes, as it were, of a one’s heart, an icon of divine love In his homily Father 21st century challenge put the positive project of icon painting which is itself healing. The other By tOM UEBBi N g Miscamble reflected on the life of Notre Dame theologian in mind of that transcends argumentation and way around, efforts at healing the St. Therese of Liseux, noting her a 3rd century colleague, Origen of presents the mystery of the Lord’s effects of scandal in the Church, for SOUTH BEND —Holy Cross extraordinary union with God and Alexandria, and the first “intellec- person, with its own intrinsic power example, are inherently evangeliz- Father Bill Miscamble, profes- her missionary zeal for the con- tual task” he recommended to these of demonstration and appeal, its ing, helping to remove accumulated sor of history at the University version of souls. more recently arriving colleagues own nobility, to the reader’s (or the grime from the face of an ancient of Notre Dame, celebrates Mass “Let us draw from her wonder- was that they re-read and study the student’s) mind and heart.” icon, and allowing its own intrinsic Oct. 1 as part of the 40 Days for ful witness and example and take works of Origen and other ancients Cavadini reminded his younger and healing splendor to shine forth Life fall campaign. Five addition- her as a model for us as we get “specifically with a mind towards colleagues that Origen’s evangelical again. So I guess at ICL we are, al Masses will be held Saturdays our 40 Days for Life campaign discerning their apologetic strategy strategy is amplified in more recent in various ways, in the business of at 8 a.m. through Nov. 5 at the well underway and continue as a useful resource for today.” Catholic teaching, particularly in icon painting and restoration.” prayer garden gazebo adjacent to our prayer for respect for every Origen’s own strategy, as Pope Benedict’s encyclical let- That icon should be something the South Bend abortion clinic at human life and the dignity of Cavadini pointed out, came close to ter, “Deus Caritas Est” (“God is to see. 2010 Ironwood Circle. every human person,” he said. “abandoning the whole apologetic Love”), which similarly insists that saint Joseph’s students naMed coMMended scholaRs

SOUTH BEND — Saint Joseph’s High School Principal Susan Richter has announced that Elizabeth Anthony, Timothy Bradley and Katelynn Lankowicz have been named Commended Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation, who placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2012 competition by taking the PSAT, are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. PRovided by Saint JoSeP h’S high School Anthony, the daughter of John and Kathleen Anthony, is Saint Joseph’s High School, South Bend, has announced a graduate of St. Joseph Grade the following students have been named Commended School, in South Bend. Bradley, the son of Gerard and Pamela Students in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program: Bradley, is a graduate of St. Timothy Bradley, left, Katelynn Lankowicz, center, and Matthew, and Lankowicz, the tom uebbing daughter of John Lankowicz Participants are shown gathered for Mass at the prayer garden gazebo Elizabeth Anthony, right. and Genevieve Lankowicz, is a next to the South Bend abortion clinic graduate of Stanley Clark.

10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 9, 2011 red MAss speAks tO Justice holy See’s diplomatic relations topic at brunch

By tiM j O h NSON “Today the Holy See has a highly-respected diplomatic corps, a well-established diplomatic viewpoint,” Rychlak said. “It’s all part of our FORT WAYNE — Professor Ronald J. Catholic social mission, our action for justice.” Rychlak, who is a Mississippi Defense The diplomacy prowess of the Holy See was Lawyers Association Professor of Law at the severely tested in the 20th century. University of Mississippi School of Law, was In 1917, Pope Benedict sent Eugenio Pacelli, the keynote speaker at the brunch held at the the future Pope Pius XII, to Germany to present a Grand Wayne Center, which followed the peace plan that might bring about an end to World Red Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate War I. Unfortunately it did not bring an end to Conception in Fort Wayne. He is a native of the war, but a few years later, when the war was Lafayette. resolved, “it was on terms very similar to what the Rychlak spoke of how the Catholic Church pope had proposed,” Rychlak said. maintains some level of diplomatic relations with Living in Germany after World War I, Pacelli most nations of the world. The diplomatic corps helped 600,000 people who had been displaced is used for the betterment of mankind and to by the war and prisoners of war return home to be advance the truth. reunited with their families. The Vatican distribut- “Diplomacy is the art of influencing people ed food, shelter and medical attention to prisoners short of war,” Rychlak said in his address at the of war, injured people and others. brunch. World War II also presented difficulties for He said diplomats often have to get their hands the Church. “Not only were there terrible human Joe Romie dirty, noting, “Often diplomats are the only buffer rights abuses, but the Church itself was a victim,” Professor Ronald j. Rychlak, who is a Mississippi between war and peace.” Rychlak said. Generally accepted numbers put at defense Lawyers Association Professor of Law at “The Holy See has often played an important 3 million the Catholics who died in the Holocaust. the University of Mississippi School of Law, was role in world peace,” Rychlak said. He explained In Dachau alone, 2,500 Catholic priests died. the keynote speaker at the brunch at the grand that the Holy See means the 1.1 billion Catholics Churches were closed. Church property was con- Wayne Center, which followed the Red Mass at Joe Romie around the world, not the Vatican state. The Holy fiscated by Nazis and Soviets. the Cathedral of the immaculate Conception. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated the Red Mass at the Cathedral of See has a seat at the United Nations, the Vatican “Across the continent, those in pain, those in the immaculate Conception on Sunday, Oct. 2. the Mass was attended by does not. harm’s way, looked to the Vatican for aid and the the judiciary, attorneys at law, law professors, high-ranking government “The Holy See has a well-deserved reputation Catholic Church responded in a multilayer way diplomatic mode sending messengers, summon- officials, distinguished guests and others who work in the legal arena. for its diplomatic expertise,” Rychlak said. “It is with diplomacy as the cornerstone,” Rychlak said. ing the German ambassador and making personal A Mass in the South Bend area is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 10, at 5:15 the oldest continuing organization in the world The pope’s diplomatic efforts during World phone calls, and obtained release for about 1,000 today.” War II are expounded in Rychlak’s book, “Hitler, of the 2,000 Jews who were rounded up. p.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred heart, Notre dame. The Holy See’s Secretary of State Office was the War, and the Pope” (Our Sunday Visitor), Rychlak spoke about the difficulties during established in 1486. That’s when its permanent which has been called “definitive” by the the Cold War. In 1962, during the Cuban Missile representatives were established in Venice, Spain, Congregation for the Causes of Saints in its final Crisis, “behind the scenes Vatican diplomacy in the legal profession, we must France and the Holy Roman Empire. report on Pope Pius XII. went into work,” he said. not shrink from our obligation to Between 1870 and 1929, after the fall of the During the war, the “Nazis accused the Vatican Pope John XXIII sent a message that was pub- RED MASS assert the values and principles that papal states, the Holy See established diplomatic of joining the allies, becoming the evident mouth- lished in Pravda, which read, “We beg all leaders are essential to the common good, CONtiNUEd FROM PAgE 1 relations with many countries, many of them not piece of the Jews,” Rychlak said. not to be deft in the cry of humanity.” The pope beginning with the right to life of notably Catholic countries. During this time, the He said a reported 4,000 Jews stayed on gave Nikita Khrushchev a way out — by with- every human being, as well as the Holy See mediated a peace agreement between Vatican properties during Nazi occupation in drawing he would be known as a “man of peace.” rights of conscience and religious Germany and Spain, and also helped out with the Rome. When Jewish people were rounded up “John Paul II used the power of his office and officials are also called to pro- freedom,” Bishop Rhoades said. Spanish-American War negotiations, Rychlak by Nazis in Rome in 1943, the pope went into a played a very significant role in bringing down the duce good fruit in the vineyard of Those in the legal profession noted in his talk. the Lord. 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the Soviet Union,” Rychlak said. Quoting author George Weigel, Rychlak said that through Pope John Paul II the Church demanded respect for human rights as well as he TradiTion of The ed ass human values in his 1979 visit to Poland. T r M Since 2000, Rychlak has served as an advi- he Red Mass is an ancient practice and public post. The venerable custom sor to the Holy See’s delegation to the United custom dating back to the Originating in the great cities derives its name from the red Nations. thirteenth century, when of Europe, the Red Mass tradi- vestments of the celebrant, “The Holy See is the only permanent observer Tthe solemn votive Mass began tion continues in Westminster representing the tongues of fire state,” Rychlak said. “It participates on various being celebrated annually at the Cathedral in London, and in of the Holy Spirit, and from U.N. committees and functions. It is neutral, opening of the judicial year. other preeminent cathedrals of the brilliant scarlet robes worn but it is not silent. Our most common concerns From the earliest of times, the Paris, Rome and other European by the Lord High Justices of relate to the protection of life — particularly the Mass has been attended by the capitals. The Red Mass came the middle ages. The Mass is unborn — prevention of hostilities, just treatment judiciary, attorneys at law, law to America in October of 1928, attended by those of Protestant, for all — particularly women and handicapped — professors, high-ranking gov- where it was first celebrated in Jewish, Catholic and all reli- euthanasia, modern slavery, religious liberty and ernment officials, distinguished New York’s Old St. Andrew’s gious beliefs who work in education.” guests and others who work in Church, located in the shadow the legal arena, as they come Even though the Church has criticized the U.N. the legal arena. The Mass was of the towering state and federal together for this annual public at times, the U.N. fundamentally seeks peace and intended to gather those from courthouses. celebration of faith and the law. security, friendly relations among nations, cooper- the legal profession for the pur- The tradition is celebrated Invoking the ancient tradi- Joe Romie ation among nations on economic, social, cultural pose of seeking divine guidance annually in Washington, D.C., tion, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Professor Ronald j. Rychlak, who is a Mississippi and human rights issues. and strength for the coming at the start of the Supreme has invited those who strive defense Lawyers Association Professor of Law at “And that is all completely consistent with terms of court. Court term, where the jus- for the cause of justice to the the spiritual and moral mission of the Holy See,” the University of Mississippi School of Law, was The Red Mass is celebrated tices are joined by mem- Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Rychlak said. the keynote speaker at the brunch at the grand in honor of the Holy Spirit, bers of the bar, president, Notre Dame on Monday, Oct. Rychlak, who is currently working on his third Wayne Center, which followed the Red Mass at from whom flows the wis- members of Congress, law 10, at 5:15 p.m. permanent observer with the Holy See, said, “I the Cathedral of the immaculate Conception. dom, understanding, counsel, faculty, diplomats and other think today the Holy See is more important to the patience, energy and courage such officials. The Red Mass United Nations than it has ever been. So many of necessary for the administration has further spread throughout our important issues — if not directly religious — diplomatic mode sending messengers, summon- of justice. Those who work in the United States, to venues do touch on religious issues.” ing the German ambassador and making personal the legal profession prayerfully such as Chicago, Boston, San Rychlak is also on the Board of Advisors to the phone calls, and obtained release for about 1,000 seek these virtues, which are Francisco, Indianapolis and Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights. of the 2,000 Jews who were rounded up. essential to the courtroom, law New Orleans, to name a few. Rychlak spoke about the difficulties during The Society of Catholic Social Scientists awarded the Cold War. In 1962, during the Cuban Missile him the Blessed Frederic Ozanam Award for Crisis, “behind the scenes Vatican diplomacy Catholic Social Action, and the Archdiocese of went into work,” he said. Zagreb presented him with the Cardinal Stepinac Pope John XXIII sent a message that was pub- medal for his historical writings. lished in Pravda, which read, “We beg all leaders He writes regularly for the Washington Post’s not to be deft in the cry of humanity.” The pope “On Faith” page. gave Nikita Khrushchev a way out — by with- Rychlak and his wife, Claire, live in Oxford, drawing he would be known as a “man of peace.” Miss. They have been married for 25 years, and “John Paul II used the power of his office and they have six children, ranging in age from 10 to played a very significant role in bringing down the 22 years. PROUD to SUPPORT the RED MASS Serving the Needs of the Business Community since 1876 Firm attorneys and their home parishes

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By W i LLi AM CONE tion that a Catholic law school can make,” Scalia said. “One would expect it to place a special emphasis PITTSBURGH (CNS) — What on teaching and scholarship and makes a law school — or any edu- fields of particular interest in the cational institution, for that matter Church, such as the religion clauses — Catholic? of the First Amendment, family law, Supreme Court Justice Antonin canon law, the law governing medi- Scalia considered that question cal research and experimentation, during appearances Sept. 24 to education law and legal philoso- mark the 100th anniversary of the phy.” Duquesne University School of He said Catholic law schools Law. can make an important difference His talk at the A.J. Palumbo by creating a Catholic environment Center was part of a public event for that encourages students to live their about 1,200 that included an invoca- faith. tion by law school alumni Cardinal “This has nothing to do with Adam J. Maida, retired archbishop making the students better lawyers, cnS Photo/couRteSy of duqueSne univeRSity of Detroit, expressing gratitude for but everything with making them Ken gormley, dean of the duquesne University School of Law, listens to U.S. Supreme Court justice Antonin God’s many blessings through the better men and women. Moral for- Scalia at the A.j. Palumbo Center on the Pittsburgh university’s campus Sept. 24. decades. mation is a respectable goal for any Charles Dougherty, Duquesne’s educational institution, even at the president, explained that the centen- law school level. But it’s indispens- A Catholic law school could judgment, particularly moral judg- their former boss. nial celebration began in February able, though, for a genuinely reli- not exist, he said, without a faculty ment based upon religious views,” Ken Gormley, dean of with an appearance by U.S. gious educational institution.” that is generally committed to the Scalia said. Duquesne’s law school, moderated Attorney General Eric Holder. The A Catholic environment includes school’s religious values. “Needless He mentioned the American the discussion, asking the trio about law school has previously hosted a readily available chapel for prayer to say, the faculty members do Association of Law Schools, which the natural tendency to want to emu- Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and and daily Mass to encourage the not all have to be Catholic, but has denied membership to schools late Scalia’s legal mind. Samuel Alito. moral formation of its students and they must share the transcendent that failed to share its views on One of the former clerks, Judge Besides the law school’s mile- staff, the justice said. worldview and moral values that homosexuality. Jeffrey Sutton of the 6th U.S. Court stone, the events, including a black- “The Catholic law school should Catholicism holds,” Scalia said. “I hope this place will not yield, of Appeals, said, “I think the secret tie gala in the evening, recognized be a place where it is clear, though Even though religious educa- as some Catholic institutions have, to writing like Scalia and thinking the 25th anniversary of Scalia’s perhaps unspoken, that the here tional institutions are “as American to this politically correct insistence like Scalia is just having this incred- appointment to the Supreme Court. and now is less important, when all as apple pie,” he said, they often run upon suppression of moral judgment ible passion for getting it right.” But the heart of his afternoon is said and done, than the hereaf- counter to the prevailing cultural to this distorted view of what diver- The event concluded with Scalia speech focused on the essentials of ter. It should be a place that takes climate. sity in America means.” receiving the Carol Los Mansmann a Catholic law school — first estab- the law seriously, but not so seri- “While our educational establish- Following the keynote, three for- Award for excellence in the legal lishing that there is no such thing as ously as to forget that the law is, as ment these days, so tolerant of and mer law clerks got a chance to say profession, followed by an operatic Catholic law, unless you’re referring James Madison pointed out in the even insistent upon diversity in all what it was like working for Scalia performance — a favorite of the to canon law. Federalist Papers, ‘only a remedy other aspects of life, seems bent at the Supreme Court, prompting justice — by students in Duquesne’s “There is a distinctive contribu- for our human failings.’” upon eliminating diversity in moral some good-natured “roasting” of Mary Pappert School of Music. 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By KAy COz A d to do as Therese did — offer suf- Following the shared meal, fering for others and continue to Deacon James Fitzpatrick was be witnesses of love, witnesses of on hand to offer a reflection on FORT WAYNE — It was a hope. the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of special day of reflection and fel- Following the Mass the Sorrows. He spoke of the suffering lowship for those in attendance retreatants, ranging in age from of the Blessed Mother and con- at the Retreat for Persons with early 20s to 70s, were delighted to nected it with personal sufferings, Disabilities held at St. John the move to the St. John Parish activ- especially those of the disabled. Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. ity center where, along with the Deacon Fitzpatrick said, “The 1. bishop, they were welcomed to a Church must minister to all of its The retreat, in its fifth year, is banquet table laden with luncheon members and those with disabilities designed for all levels of ability and foods. Fruit salads, meat and are not to be excluded. The Blessed offers catechesis, a shared meal and cheese trays, donations from Pizza Mother is our mother. She is the Mass. Hut and Chick-fil-A, along with mother of all of us, not just some This year the retreat was a donated cookies and various home- of us.” Each retreatant received a little different in comparison to made desserts made a satisfying medal, meditation pamphlet and those held previously, said Pinkie meal to share. holy card from Deacon Fitzpatrick. Louden, St. John parishioner and Louden said, as organizer of the Of the retreat he said, “This facilitator of the day. Louden, who retreat, she does not ask for money retreat allows those with challenges is herself confined to a wheelchair, from the parish and is grateful to to be ministered to in a way that called this year’s retreat for the dis- all who donate their time, talent befits their abilities. Just as we abled an “abbreviated retreat.” But and treasure to provide food and minister to the young, old, sick and even with the relaxed time frame service for the day. The 12-member the healthy, so must the Church do the day was packed with special committee that assists Louden with so for these men and women, who features. the retreat is mainly comprised of also hunger for a deeper knowledge The retreat began with registra- St. John parishioners and volunteer of their faith.” tion at 9:30 a.m., followed by a their time and energy each year, After discussion of the Blessed special Mass at 10 a.m. celebrated along with parents and benefactors, Mother there was time for the par- by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, in to make the retreat for the disabled ticipants to play Bingo, a favorite St. John the Baptist Church. His a success. activity among the group. Donated homily focused on the feast of St. Louden was especially appre- prizes included stuffed animals, Therese. ciative of the bishop’s presence religious items and gloves. Although St. Therese lived only there this year and said, “He’s so maRK WebeR The Retreat for Persons with 24 years, she was declared one of approachable. ... He seems to be Offertory gift bearers Pinkie and dick Louden greet Bishop Kevin Disabilities is not only a day of the great teachers of the Church really interested in people with C. Rhoades from wheelchairs at a Mass that began the sixth annual spiritual reflection and fellowship by Blessed Pope John Paul II. The disabilities. It’s so good for him to disabilities Retreat at St. john the Baptist Church, Fort Wayne, on but also a call to get involved. pope referred to her as an “expert interact with the kids.” Louden said, “I’ve been trying to Saturday, Oct. 1. in the science of love.” The participants, whose disabili- get the disabled more involved in Bishop Rhoades referred to St. ties range from physical to intellec- the parish. We hope this gets them Therese’s own suffering — the tual to spiritual, were an attentive up and going. They are so much death of her mother when Therese audience when Bishop Rhoades has post polio syndrome and has at birth. She organized a similar an important part of the Church — was only four years old; the death spoke with them personally during been in a wheelchair since 1988. retreat — after which the St. John just like everybody else.” of four siblings; the mental illness lunch. Christine Lybrook, a member retreat is modeled — at St. Vincent of her father. Bob Odell, a member of Most of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort Parish. Lybrook fell a couple of But Bishop Rhoades reminded Precious Blood Parish in Fort Wayne, was born with cerebral years ago and is no longer able to Mark Weber contributed to this the 50 people present for the retreat Wayne, had polio in 1949. He now palsy and weighed two pounds walk. article Redeemer Radio programming to be carried on WRRO-89.9 FM

FORT WAYNE — Redeemer with the truth and beauty of the that will soon receive WRRO Radio, Catholic Radio AM Catholic faith. Through WRRO, include, Bryan, Montpelier, 1450, WLYV, Fort Wayne, has the Bryan Knights look forward Blakeslee, Edgerton, Archbold, announced an agreement with to building up the Church and and Hicksville. It’s expected that Club 1915, a related organiza- showcasing the priests, the people WRRO will begin broadcasting tion to the Bryan Ohio Knights and the parish programs in our by the end of 2011 or early 2012. of Columbus Council 1915, to listening area.” More information can be provide Catholic radio to com- Dave Stevens, executive direc- found at: www.RedeemerRadio. munities in northwest Ohio and tor of Redeemer Radio, empha- com. northeast Indiana. sized: “Faithful Catholics living As the owners of WRRO 89.9 in outlying areas just beyond the FM, Club 1915 President Chris reach of the Redeemer Radio AM Roberts announced that they have 1450 signal have prayed long and chosen to air Redeemer Radio worked hard to bring this new programming on the station. station into being. These people WRRO-89.9 FM will operate know that changing the station in obedience to Bishop Kevin C. you listen to can change your Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort life. Catholic radio explains the Wayne-South Bend and in obedi- Catholic faith, fortifies believ- ence to Bishop Leonard P. Blair, ers, helps parents catechize their bishop of the Diocese of Toledo, children, supports the priesthood, Ohio. and encourages the ‘lost’ to come Former Grand Knight and home to the faith. Redeemer Club 1915 spokesperson Steve Radio is honored to have been St. John said, “The Knights are selected as the programming very pleased to be partnering source for WRRO-89.9 FM.” with Redeemer Radio to bring New communities that will Catholic radio to northwest Ohio soon be reached by WRRO 89.9 and northeast Indiana. As Knights FM Redeemer Radio include, we are called to do acts of char- in Indiana, Angola, Fremont, Bishop Rhoades speaks at a WRRO ity — and what better way to Clear Lake, Hamilton, Waterloo, funding event held at St. Anthony’s show charity than by using radio Butler and northeastern Auburn. in Angola in june. to reach our friends and neighbors Communities in northwest Ohio PRovided by RedeemeR Radio 14 commentary OctOber 9, 2011 Imagining a different future A fallen world n mid-September 2011, evangelization seeks, in short, to ur youngest daughter, hav- thanks in significant measure teach the good news of Christ (that guest ing just graduated from to Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades I death has been destroyed and those Boston College, moved to Intellect and the Knights of Columbus, O who follow Christ can live forever) Seattle to spend a year with the I was given an unexpectedly commentary in parts of the world — such as our Jesuit Volunteer Corps. She is great gift — a select invitation and own, but perhaps especially Europe working there for a nonprofit that to a conference titled “The — that have heard the good news collects food for poor people and Intellectual Tasks of the New VIrtue before, but may have forgotten, advocates for government food Evangelization” — held in adam a.j. deville overlooked or replaced it with an programs. joHn gaRveY Washington, D.C., under the aus- alternate message. It can’t be an easy program for pices of the Catholic University The second task of the confer- of America and the United States a young person. For one thing, ence, the more short-term and of the Congregation for Divine JVC, in order to build community Conference of Catholic Bishops tangible task, was to build up a new Drugs? Racism? Laziness on the (USCCB). Worship and the Discipline of the among the volunteers, encourages part of the “have-nots”? Greed on relationship between theologians Sacraments in Rome, the confer- them to give up their iPhones, The conference, inspired by the part of the “haves”? and bishops. ence marked, I very much hope and iPads, iPods and laptops. We Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop Or perhaps it’s some combina- The overwhelming majority believe, the turning of a new chapter Skype with her just once a week, of Washington, and funded by the tion of all of these problems. And of participants at the conference in the history of the Church in this when she has time to slip away to Knights of Columbus, issued an each of these causes is as intrac- were extremely eager to build new, country. I will continue to reflect on a wifi spot at the local Starbucks. invitation to “young” theologians table as the problem of hunger collaborative, respectful and even this new chapter in the weeks and One day recently, about a across the country (i.e., those with- with which we began. loving relationships between theolo- months ahead, especially its poten- month into her work with the out tenure who had received their It all serves as a reminder that gians and bishops. tial ecclesiological implications. JVC, my daughter found herself doctoral degrees in the last five we live in a fallen world. We are Guided by a wonderful opening For such new beginnings, Bishop down in the dumps. She is a years) to come and reflect on two mere human beings. Some among lecture from Cardinal Daniel Di Rhoades and the whole Doctrine gentle and idealistic soul, the sort urgent and very important matters. us are always doing the wrong Nardo, archbishop of Galveston- Committee of the USCCB, on who gives her last $5 to a pan- The first matter was how to con- thing. We all take our turns: We Houston, as well as excellent pre- which he serves, deserves great handler and then can’t afford to tribute to the effort (initially called are always hating and coveting sentations from such as Professor credit, and great gratitude is also ride the bus home. But her work for by Pope Paul VI, most fulsomely and acquiring unfairly at others’ John Cavadini of the University of owed to the indefatigable work of was teaching her some hard les- described by Pope John Paul II, and expense. Notre Dame, and Archbishop Gus the Knights of Columbus, whose sons about the complex nature of most recently given institutional That is the meaning of original Di Noia, a superlative Dominican poverty. form by Pope Benedict XVI) of the sin. theologian originally from the One of her team’s leaders “new evangelization.” This new Bronx, but now the secretary d e ville, page 15 God made us good in the explained to her that although her beginning. And from the begin- group collects 31 million pounds ning we have always found ways of food each year (leftovers from of frustrating His design. Invitation to salvation offered to all Costco and bakeries and other My wife and I consoled our commercial producers), it would daughter by telling her that this take far more to feed all of the on the outskirts of Rome. promise, spoken long ago through the dilemma is no reason to stop hungry people just in their part of feeding the hungry. Jesus told us In this reading, Paul says that he is prophets, and then finally by Christ, Washington. “experienced” in being brought low, to guide people to everlasting life by that we will always have the poor the Meanwhile, on her way to with us. He understood what she or in being insulted or even jailed. revealing to them the laws of righ- work in the morning (when she Yet, despite all, he trusted in God and teousness and by strengthening their is just coming to realize. sunday has cash for the bus), she had But Jesus also said that, when would never relent for a second in fol- resolve to be righteous. begun to notice the large number lowing the Lord’s call. The second is that humans inevita- the Son of Man returns in glory gospel of poor and mentally ill people to welcome the just into heaven, For its last reading, the Church bly fail. They sin. Such is the aftermath who ride with her. presents us with a reading from St. of the sin of Adam and Eve, the origi- He won’t dwell on their policy msgR. owen F. campion The problem that she is deal- achievements; He will focus on Matthew’s Gospel. nal sin, a basic Church teaching often ing with seems both enormous This reading is a parable. There are forgotten. Because of this sin, human their personal attempts to do and intractable. And her boss told what is right: “I was hungry and three parts. In the first part, a “king,” nature is distorted and weakened. her that even if they could feed who represents God, invites guests to People must decide to overcome the you gave me food, I was thirsty everyone, that wouldn’t solve the and you gave me drink, a stranger 28th Sunday in a wedding banquet for his son. These weakening effects of original sin and problem. It turns out that, when people reject the invitation. The king give themselves totally to God. God and you welcomed me” (Mt Ordinary Time you give a poor man a meal, he 25:35). invites guests again. Again, the invita- will assist them in this, but God will becomes hungry just a few hours tion is ignored. Then, in the second not compel them. Idealism is contagious, espe- Mt 22:1-14 later. cially among the young. part, the king invites outcasts and The third lesson is that loyalty to The thing about hunger is that The first part of the Book of Isaiah strangers to the feast. They come. God, in Jesus, is much more than But as much as we all want there is no straightforward fix, to save the world, we will never is the source of this weekend’s first However, in the third part, the pious words or vague good intentions. not even one that can be achieved reading. king sees a guest at the banquet It means genuinely Christian lives. enjoy the satisfaction of solving through arduous means or huge the big problems such as hunger When this Scripture was written, improperly dressed. He orders this At Baptism, each of us was cov- amounts of money. many factors seemed to be gathering guest to be thrown out. ered by a spotlessly white garment, and poverty. We can only take We have to combat the cause our satisfaction at the retail level. against God’s people. As the other Just as the king represents God, the indicating absolute purity and con- of hunger, not just fight the prophets in their times, Isaiah had to servants who carry the king’s invita- viction. We must wear this garment The people that we help, having symptom, and we can’t agree on recognized Christ in them, will at encourage the people in their dedica- tions represent the prophets. The figuratively throughout our lives as if what the cause is. tion to God and reinforce their trust prospective guests who spurn the invi- it truly symbolizes our lifelong utter least not be hungry tonight. Is it the education system? That’s a good thing. in God, regardless of the menacing tation represent God’s Chosen People. dedication to holiness. (And if it is, is it that we don’t times. The outcasts and strangers represent spend enough money? Or because In this reading, the prophet reas- the aliens and the sinful. teachers’ unions prevent needed sures the people that they will see The last part of the story, the harsh reform?) John Garvey is the president of The God’s justice prevail. It will prevail in expulsion of the inappropriately Is it the decline of the fam- Catholic University of America their very sight, on the holy mountain attired guest always puzzles readers. ily? Government housing policy? in Washington, D.C. that is the site of Jerusalem, their capi- Where is the God of love and mercy READINGS tal. All who oppose God will be over- in this? Sunday: Is 25:6-10a Ps 23:1-6 come. Anyone who threatens God’s The expelled guest was halfhearted Phil 4:12-14, 19-20 Mt 22:1-14 people will be repelled. in his willingness to accept the king’s Monday: Rom 1:1-7 Ps 98:1-4 The people’s sinfulness, not any invitation. Perhaps he impulsively Lk 11:29-32 divine indifference or lapse of mercy, came to the feast but was unprepared Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25 Ps 19:2-5 creates great problems for them. In and not fully committed. God’s mercy Lk 11:37-41 fact, God never forsakes them, never is lavish. His invitation to salvation is Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11 Ps 62:2-3, visit withholds divine mercy. universal, but people must totally turn 6-7, 9 Lk 11:42-46 Providing the second reading is from sin and turn to God to be wor- Thursday: Rom 3:21-30 Ps 130:1-6 the Epistle to the Philippians. When thy. They choose for themselves. facebook.com/diocesefwsb this epistle was written, Paul was Lk 11:47-54 imprisoned, a circumstance that Reflection Friday: Rom 4:1-8 Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 and recurred throughout his life as an Lk 12:1-7 Apostle. Eventually, of course, he was These readings call us to several Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18 twitter.com/todayscatholic tried for treason, for refusal to worship basic facts. The first is that God never Ps 105:6-9, 42-43 Lk 12:8-12 the emperor, and he was decapitated fails in mercy. He does not disown the OctOber 9, 2011 commentary 15 Father Barron’s ‘Catholicism’ SCRIPTURE SEARCH n the fall of 1972, a group a master work by a master teacher. of us, philosophy majors all, In 10 episodes that take the viewer Gospel for October 9, 2011 Iapproached our dean of stud- around the Catholic world, from the Matthew 22:1-14 ies, Father Bob Evers, with a Chartres to the slums of Calcutta request: Under the supervision of and dozens of points in-between, catholIc Following is a word search based on the Gospel a faculty member, could we build Father Barron lays out the Catholic a two-credit senior seminar in reading for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle proposal in a visually stunning and dIFFerence A: a lesson from the wedding guests. The words can our last college semester around engaging series of presentations Kenneth Clark’s BBC series, that invites everyone into the heart geoRge weigel be found in all directions in the puzzle. “Civilization,” which had been of the faith, which is friendship shown on American public tele- with Jesus Christ. KINGDOM HEAVEN A KING vision. Father Evers agreed, and Having talked with Father WEDDING INVITED PREPARED we had a ball. “Civilization” was Barron and his colleagues at Jesus. “Catholicism” is built on READY FARM MISTREATED the perfect way to finish a serious Word on Fire, his media minis- the firm convictions that it is His ENRAGED TROOPS DESTROYED undergraduate liberal arts educa- try, throughout the production of Church and that it is His truth that MURDERERS BURNED CITY tion; it brought together ideas, “Catholicism,” I can testify that measures all truth. Father Barron GATHERED GUESTS A MAN art, architecture and history in a this was a great labor of love: love understands that postmodern cul- DARKNESS TEETH CHOSEN visually compelling synthesis of for the Lord, love for the Church, ture poses special challenges for the the history of western culture that and love for the truths the Church proclamation of the Gospel. That’s respected Catholicism’s role in teaches. Yet there is nothing sac- why this committed believer, who WEDDING GUESTS shaping the West. charine here, nothing cheesy, is also a fine theologian, can sym- Over the next four decades, nothing pop-trendy. It’s Catholic pathetically but forcefully invite his EDEGARNEVAEH I wondered whether someone, Classic, not Catholic Lite, but John viewers into a thorough explora- somewhere, at some point, would Cummings’ cinematography is so tion of the Creed (an exploration WEDD I NG J OKMT do a “Civilization”-like series on beautiful, Steve Mullen’s original deepened in the series’ companion JMGANADRO I DR Catholicism itself: a Grand Tour of score is so fetching (drawing on book, “Catholicism: A Journey the Catholic world that explored ancient chants in a thoroughly to the Heart of the Faith” — NOUFDMEDSNEO the Church as a culture through its contemporary way), and Father Doubleday). EDERDADTGGNO teaching, its art, its music, its archi- Barron’s narration is so deft — the There is no dithering about the tecture — and above all, through man has a genius for the telling bad news, either: Father Barron SGSYDERAPERP knows that the Catholic Church the lives it shaped. That has now example or analogy — that even ONTYTEPKJOUS happened. The result is the most the most difficult facets of Catholic is a community of sinners whose important media initiative in the belief and practice come alive in a infidelities have often marred the H I S I AFRHNWBL face of the Lord. At the same time, history of the Catholic Church in completely accessible way. CKVTLKTENEHW the United States. At the center of it all is Jesus of Father Barron’s series displays the The man responsible for this Nazareth, posing that unavoidable innumerable ways that the Catholic DNELLEFARMSK Church has been and remains a feat is Father Robert Barron, and disturbing question: “Who I DEREHTAGSBS a priest of the archdiocese of do you say that I am?” Viewers force for truth, decency, compas- Chicago and a faculty member of “Catholicism” will get to know sion and sanity in an often-cruel DESTROYEDBNP world. at Mundelein Seminary. Father many of the great minds and spirits © 2011 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com Barron is an old friend (and a who wrestled with that question Watch it. Politely lobby your colleague on NBC’s Vatican cov- over two millennia — Peter and local public television station to erage), but I’ll risk the charge Paul; Augustine and Thomas show the series in its entirety. of special pleading by stating Aquinas and Dante; Teresa of Spread the word. unequivocally that Father Barron’s Avila and John of the Cross; Edith Adam A.J. DeVille “Catholicism,” a 10-part series Stein and Katherine Drexel. But George Weigel is a senior fellow is an assistant premiering on public television sta- throughout the series, the focus of the Ethics and Public Policy DEVILLE professor of theology at the tions around the country this fall, is keeps coming back to the Lord Center in Washington, D.C. University of Saint Francis in continued FRom page 14 Fort Wayne, editor of Logos: A Journal of Eastern Christian prodigious fundraising efforts, so Studies and its blog, easternchris- graciously turned over to the bish- tianbooks.blogspot.com; ordained St. Thomas the Apostle said to have ops for many projects, allowed the subdeacon of the Ukrainian participants to gather from across Catholic Eparchy of Chicago; visited scenic Syria the country for a joyful, hopeful and author, most recently, of series of excellent conversations. In “Orthodoxy and the Roman a time when so much seems awry Papacy: Ut Unum Sint and the where are edessa and madras, ing in front of a cross engraved in in the Church and world alike, this Prospects of East-West Unity” places st. thomas the apostle is stone on St. Thomas Mount in 72 conference was itself infectiously (University of Notre Dame Press, said to have visited? hIre A.D. This stone, called the “Bleeding good news, and for that we can and 2011). Edessa, modern Urfa, was a Stone,” is now installed inside the should thank God, who makes all city in Syria, now in southeastern hIstory beautiful 16th-century Church of things new. Turkey. St. Ephraem, a Syrian Our Lady of Expectation, erected on literary father, settled in Edessa the foundation of an earlier church in 363. From a very early date, E. that St. Thomas is said to have built. Saint of the Week Livingstone says Edessa was the cen- FatHeR RicHaRd HiRe His revered name also has sur- ter of Syriac-speaking Christianity. vived in St. Thome, a seaside residen- The church there, destroyed in 201 tial section of southern Madras. His after a flood, is the oldest known body is believed to be entombed in the Christian edifice. you can visit today. At the base of center of the San Thome Cathedral Edessa’s fame was enhanced the Urfa Castle is the Cave of the Basilica, a handsome neo-Gothic by its claim to possess, from 394 Prophet Ibrahim, where he was structure with elegant arches and a Teresa of Avila onwards, the relics of St. Thomas born. You can see two gigantic pil- 180-foot steeple, built in 1896. Inside the Apostle. Edessa today has many lars of Urfa Castle today. There also is an image of Christ standing on a 1515-1582 beautiful large ponds and is situated are a number of Muslim mosques lotus flower, a typical Hindu pose. October 15 Crosiers against the Toros mountains. in Edessa. You can visit the cara- J. Delaney mentions another I. Aksit describes the sites of vansary from 1220, situated on the tradition that St. Thomas was mar- In Castilian Spain, Teresa was born to a wealthy family and educated Edessa. On a hill south of Edessa is ancient silk road. Near Edessa is the tyred and buried at Mylapore, an in an Augustinian convent. Eschewing marriage, she entered the the Abode of the Prophet Eyup who famous city of Harran, where the inland district near Madras. Also at Carmelites in 1536. She began to practice contemplative prayer was made a leper by God to test his Old Testament patriarch Abraham Madras is Fort St. George. Inside the during a long illness, and grew dissatisfied with the bigness and lived. faith. After displaying patience and fort is St. Mary’s Church, the oldest worldly distractions of her convent. After a “second conversion” in devotion, he washed in water and Madras is a city in southern Anglican church in India, consecrat- India. It is the fourth largest city in ed in 1680 A.D. There is also an old 1555, she founded the reform-minded Discalced Carmelites and his health was restored. wrote several books. For her contribution to mystical theology and The prophet Ibrahim destroyed India today. Fodor says that legend Armenian church built in 1620 A.D. the pagan idols of Edessa. As a claims that St. Thomas the Apostle The Catholics in southern India Christian spirituality, Teresa was named a doctor of the church in punishment, he was thrown from came to Madras as a missionary to still call themselves “St. Thomas 1970. the castle into the fish pond that India, and was martyred while pray- Christians” today. Saints 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OctOber 9, 2011 Love manifests God’s presence in personal, public life, says archbishop

By lynneA p R uzinSKy M u MOl A Francisco Gonzalez and Martin D. Holley; and several priests of the archdiocese. WASHINGTON (CNS) — “We’re a nation that holds out Human beings are not fully enormous promise, and my prayer alive until they live for some- is we live up to that promise,” thing greater than themselves, Cardinal Wuerl later said. said Seattle Archbishop J. Peter America has thrived because Sartain at the 58th annual Red of the country’s laws and the Mass celebrated at the Cathedral citizens’ respect of such laws, he of St. Matthew the Apostle in noted. Washington Oct. 2. “We gather each year at the “It is God who created us who start of the judicial season to makes us complete, and it is a life thank God for the blessing that lived in humble union with the we express as free people,” servant-Savior that literally does Cardinal Wuerl added. He said the most good,” the prelate said at those blessings and prayers the liturgy traditionally celebrated extend to members of the in the nation’s capital the day Supreme Court through to all before the opening of the U.S. individuals who work administer- Supreme Court’s new term. ing justice. “It is love which makes the The cardinal said his prayer using of one’s gifts perfect,” each year is the same — “that all Archbishop Sartain said. “It is of us are open to the promptings love which manifests the presence of the Holy Spirit so we can live of God in our personal and public up to the very best we are called lives.” to be.” He urged the 1,400 people at Those at the Mass, which is the Mass — many of them public sponsored by the John Carroll servants — to live life for others. Society, were also asked to “A sound soul in a sound body remember retired Archbishop makes for a balanced life, a life Philip M. Hannan of New of integrity. And such sound, Orleans, who died Sept. 29 at age healthy living in lives that are 98. A native of Washington and given to public service lift up and a former Washington auxiliary transform society,” he added. bishop, Archbishop Hannan was Although the faithful can the first chaplain of the John “barely grasp” the depth of God’s Carroll Society. humility and the greatness of For the past quarter century God’s love, holiness is a life Msgr. Peter Vaghi, pastor of committed to discipleship — that the Church of the Little Flower which sets the standard for ser- in Bethesda, Md., has served vice, Archbishop Sartain noted. as the society’s chaplain. At a “We who are here this day know brunch following the Mass and that it is from God that we come attended by 600 people, Msgr. and toward God we are headed,” Vaghi urged members of the the archbishop said. “The vine- John Carroll society to witness to yard is His, we are His, and the Jesus. He asked members “with people we serve are His.” renewed vigor then to share the The archbishop delivered Gospel, strengthen each other in his homily to members of the faith and to expand our member- Supreme Court, President Barack ship with great joy and conviction CNS photoS /BoB RolleR Obama’s Cabinet and Congress. as we know God will take us by Archbishop J. peter Sartain of Seattle talks with u.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and his wife, Martha- This year’s attendees included: the hand and show us the way.” Ann Bomgardner Alito, after leaving the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington following the Chief Justice of the United States Named for the first Catholic Red Mass Oct. 2. The Mass traditionally marks the start of the court year, including the opening of the Supreme John Roberts; Associate Justices bishop in the United States, the Court term. Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, John Carroll Society this year Stephen Breyer, Anthony marked 60 years of serving Kennedy and Samuel Alito; and the archbishop of Washington. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Members are professional men Transportation Secretary Ray and women who gather to learn LaHood and White House Chief about the faith, enhance fellow- of Staff Bill Daley. ship and promote religious and Many members of the law charitable activities in the com- profession also attended, includ- munity. ing deans of local law schools, professors and law students. Additionally John Garvey, presi- dent of The Catholic University of America, was present at the Red Mass, so named because of the red vestments worn by the celebrants. The color red repre- sents the tongues of fire often used to symbolize the Holy Spirit. Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl was the princi- Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl of pal celebrant. Concelebrants Washington and Chief Justice John included Msgr. Jean-Francois Roberts, and his wife, Jane, talk Lantheaume, charge d’affaires after leaving the Cathedral of St. at the apostolic nunciature in Matthew the Apostle in Washington Washington; Arlington Bishop following the Red Mass Oct. 2. Also Paul S. Loverde of Arlington, pictured are Justices Antonin Scalia, Va.; Cardinal William W. Baum, bottom left, Anthony M. Kennedy retired archbishop of Washington; Washington Auxiliary Bishops and his wife, Mary Davis. OctOber 9, 2011 today’s catholic 17

ICCL varsIty soCCer sCores In Inter-City Catholic League boys’ varsity soccer games Oct. 2 St. Matthew beat Mishawaka Catholic, 3-2; St. Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart, defeated Holy Cross, 3-2; St. Joseph, South Bend, won over Christ the King, 2-0; St. Pius X Gold beat Mishwaka Catholic, 4-2; and St. Pius X Green beat St. Anthony, 5-4. In girls’ varsity ICCL soccer action, St. Pius X won over St. Jude, 1-0; Mishawaka Catholic beat Holy Cross, 6-0; Christ the King defeated Holy Family, 8-0; Corpus Christi and St. Joseph, South Bend, tied, 1-1; St. Jude defeated St. Anthony, 6-2; and St. Thomas beat St. Sports Adalbert, 7-0. Playoff games are scheduled Oct. 9. Facing ‘Goliath,’ Cyo ICCL Blazers battle for a win over Cardinals defeat Holy Cross West Side Catholic

By mICHe LLe C astL eman team this season, but it has not always shown on the field when By joe kozI nskI trying to pull out wins.” FORT WAYNE — The St. The Knights, who finished the SOUTH BEND — When the Charles Cardinals entered the regular season in the middle of St. Matthew (St. Jude/Our Lady final week of the Catholic Youth the pack with a 3-4 record, are of Hungary) Blazers used the League (CYO) 2011 football sea- led by their field general Noah recipe “big line plus big back,” it son with an unblemished record Wezenski. equaled big trouble for the West of 6-0, but a huge opponent stood Isaac Morken handles the Side Catholic (Corpus Christi/ between them and an undefeated rushing attack while Justin Holy Family/St. John) Cougars season — the defending champs: Dippold is listed as one tough when they faced each other at Holy Cross. lineman. Mick Palmer, Collin Saint Joseph’s High School. Easily coined a David vs. Burns and Jack Diffendorfer are The story would unfold in two Goliath matchup, the Cardinal the remaining captains for the distinct parts — one being the line was once again extremely Knights. In the victory over the first quarter that was absolutely outsized. But four fumbles, two Raiders, Palmer had Morken for dominated by the Blazers and the interceptions and a blocked punt three rushing touchdowns and rest of the contest would be filled later, it was the Cardinals who Wezenski for another score on a with the Cougars scratching their dominated in Week 7 and won punt return. Nathan Pritchard also way back into the ballgame. the contest over the giants, 22-12. added six on the goal line. Matt After the opening, the game Things started off shaky when Paris had a receiving touchdown. took off by recovering an onside kick. It only took one play, Ray DeR ucki St. Charles fumbled the opening Blane Cook rounded out the scor- st. matthew Blazer Davante newbill breaks a tackle on his way to score a kickoff, but the Cardinals made ing on a quarterback keeper. behind a huge offensive line, for touchdown. a goal line stand. Down 6-0, Palmer was pleased with his Blazer Davante Newbill to bolt the Cardinals got the ball and defense hanging on to a shutout 49 yards for a score. That was couldn’t move. A bad snap after and coming up with some three followed by a points-after-kick by the Cougars moved to the 25 up in the victory formation to deciding to punt forced the St. and outs. Patrick Ernst for a 8-0 lead with before sputtering on a failed take a knee, the last gasps of the Charles punter to throw the ball “Overall, we played a sound just 15 ticks off the clock. pitch. Cougars were extinguished. up for grabs. game. We were able to reach our The West Side Catholic team After the Cougars held the “We have started to eliminate Zach Norton capitalized on goal of not turning the ball over was stymied by the aggressive Blazers on downs, Rowell busted error that have been plaguing us the situation catching the ball and so many times and are excited to defense of the Blazers. After four a 45-yard run down to the Blazer this year, and that was our pri- running over 60 yards for a score work on a few things before the hard-fought downs, the ball was one, and finished the job with a mary focus coming in,” explained to knot things up at 6-6. playoffs,” he said. again in the hands of the orange- plunge. The kick by Opaczewski Blazer skipper Mike Ernst. “I A nice drive produced another St. Vincent improved to 4-3 and-black-clad squad. was true breaking the ice, 30-8, have all the respect for the West touchdown putting St. Charles up with a win over Most Precious Again, on the first play from ending the scoring for the first Side coaching staff, and I’m sure 14-6 at the half. Blood/Queen of Angels. The scrimmage the powerful back half. they will be licking their chops Going into the fourth quarter, Panthers were led by running Newbill busted through the line The Cougars started the sec- come playoff time. We blocked Louis Garrett came up with a back Austin Burns, who had four and sprinted 58 yards to pay dirt. ond half by adjusting and drop- well at the point of attack, and huge play sacking the Holy Cross rushing touchdowns on just five Ernst completed the series with ping the Blazers for losses on that execution was able to have signal caller in the end zone and carries. the points after kick —16-0, three downs in a row but, a hand- Newbill rush for 195 yards and stripping the ball. St. Charles Noah Freimuth and Frankie Blazers — with just two minutes off to Newbill would dash the three touchdowns on three car- recovered it for their third score. Yanko had blocked punts and and 49 seconds into the game. defensive progress as the speed- ries.” Holy Cross went on to subsequent touchdown returns Another onside kick would ster broke tackle after tackle and “We have a lot of heart and score once more, but it was too for St. Vincent, while cornerback follow a recovery by St. then squirted 70 yards for another as a coach you really want more little, too late. St. Charles would Dalton O’Boyle intercepted two Matthew’s Chris Scales. The touchdown, making the margin, for the kids in the way of wins,” remain untouched and finish the Precious Blood/Queen of Angels Cougars did stop the first play 36-8. expressed West Side Catholic regular season with a perfect passes. Wide receiver Max from scrimmage, but the second The West Side club would coach Giles Horban. “We saw record of 7-0. Steele, who has blossomed into a one saw Timmy Greci race 48 keep it simple and remain vigi- some successes today, but to their Coach Jason Garrett extended go-to guy for O’Boyle, had two yards to the end zone. Ernst’s lant as they attacked the Blazers credit, St. Matthew came out kudos once again to the sacrifices big receptions for 65 yards. kick was again good, making the on the ground by mixing counters ready to play.” made by his line — the Cardinal On defense, St. Vincent got score, 24-0, just that quick. and trap plays and finally scor- In other action; St. Anthony defense, which overcame six quarterback sacks from Landon St. Matthew decided to kick ing on a 35-yard jaunt by Lucas (St. Joseph, South Bend/St. Pius) turn overs and a blocked punt, Campbell, Jeremy Herber, Mez the ball deep for the first time and Veldman. Opaczewski’s kick was upended previously undefeated plus scored a touchdown. Will Ijomanta and Bryce Kumfer. pinned West Side on their own good, 36-16. Mishawaka Catholic, 20-0. Glowacki made two crucial extra Running back Mitch Effinger 18. As the big defensive line bat- On the ensuing kickoff, a The Panthers scored on runs points. and quarterback Blake Podschlne ted passes attempted by Cougar big hit on the Blazers’ Scales by Reece Happ and Ed Warinner “I was so proud of our kids for both had lengthy runs to score for quarterback Zach Stopczynski, knocked the pigskin lose. It was and quarterback Tony Carmola overcoming about as much adver- the winners. the ball would again be in the the Cougars’ ball with momen- found Carlos Matoyina in the end sity as a group of young men The first round of the play- possession of the Blazers. tum. zone for the other touchdown. could face and still finding a way offs kicks off Sunday, Oct. 9. St. On the first play, a nice coun- Using all of its weapons Next week’s Sunday action to win against a very good Holy Vincent will face JAT at Bishop ter play sprung Scales lose for a the Cougars methodically will feature at Saint Joseph’s Cross team,” Coach Garrett said. Luers. 18-yard scamper for a 30-0 lead. marched down the field again, High School at 1 p.m. West Side In other gridiron action, first- West Side Catholic would and with second and goal at Catholic vs. the Panthers of St. year head coach Ryan Palmer led show their true colors by digging the one, Rowell powered it in. Anthony. Marian’s Otolski field the JAT boys to a victory over St. deep down and continuing the Opaczewski’s kick again was will host the matchup of the John, New Haven. fight by putting together a drive good, and with 38 ticks remain- undefeated Holy Cross/Christ the Palmer, who played center for using a pass from Stopcznski to ing in the game, the score was King Crusaders taking on spoiler JAT when they beat South Bend Cole Opaczewski to move the 36-24, Blazers. Mishawaka Catholic also at 1 for the diocesan title in the fall of chains. Then with big runs from As the Blazers recovered the p.m. 1998 said, “We have a very solid Alex Mroz and Courtney Rowell, onside kick attempt and lined 18 t oday’s catholic OctOber 9, 2011 CYO Crusaders clinch small school volleyball division

By mICHe LLe C astL eman Palmer said. “During our first main leaders of the Crusaders. young ladies who are a lot of fun some,” concluded Palmer. four games we basically tried to Braun is a team setter and leads to coach,” summarized Palmer. In other action at the net, St. give away games to the opposing in the kills category. Alyssa Palmer has an amazing coach- Rose-St. Louis picked up a “W” FORT WAYNE — The St. teams with our mistakes. I believe Reeder, another setter, is tops ing staff that scrimmages against winning in two nail-biters over St. Therese Crusaders clinched the if we continue to work hard in in the assist department, while the girls every day in Mary-St. Joe at St. Charles on regular season Catholic Youth practice it will pay off, and we Sara Ormiston has chalked up practice, certainly Sunday, Oct. 2 — 25-23 League (CYO) volleyball title will be able to serve better and the most aces for the squad. Also helping them and 25-24. for the small school division play more consistently all the way doing a great job for the team improve each An elated Coach with a big, team-effort win over around.” are eighth-graders Mackenzie week. Assistant Karen Castleman St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel on The team roster consists of Whitman, Clarice Rorick and coaches are was thrilled with Saturday, Oct.1. 11 players for 2011— six eighth Krista Jackson. Bishop Luers her team’s perfor- Both teams entered the contest graders and five seventh graders. Palmer feels blessed to have a alums Jamie mance. undefeated (4-0) in their league Palmer feels she has seven very strong bench that she can put in at Uecker, For the large with the right to claim the top solid players which could start any time. who Palmer school divi- seed on the line. The first-place any given game. Seventh-grader Natia Dorman coached in the sion, Coach Crusaders won in two matches “This is a nice problem for a is her first sub and can play what- early 1990s, and Julie Lukemire — 25-17 and 25-18 — over the coach to have,” she said. “Our ever position is needed. Other Abby Bireley, a reported that her defending champion Squires. girls play very well together as a seventh graders, who continuous- recent graduate who eighth graders from In preparation for the huge team, which is a huge part of the ly work hard and are improving was three-year starting St. Vincent remained matchup against the longtime game, and they are very unselfish daily, include Elizabeth Wood, setter. Also helping out are cur- undefeated improving to 6-0 rival, veteran Coach Lisa Palmer in their play. They are extremely Hanna Rhoden, Katie McAfee rent Knights Audrie and Taylor with a victory over St. Joseph-St. stressed consistency with her hard workers and do whatever we and Brianna Wheeler. Luegring and Palmer’s sons — Elizabeth, 25-16 and 25-15. players in their all around play. ask of them.” The team’s goal is to go unde- Mick and Matt. The CYO tournament for the “We need to eliminate mis- On and off the court, Palmer feated and win the 2011 champi- “Having all of them serve, hit varsity teams begins the week of takes, especially missed serves,” listed Sarah Braun as one of the onship. “This is a great group of and play against the girls is awe- Oct. 17. PBs to broadcast ‘Catholicism’ series by Chicago priest

By joyC e D urIGa at Loyola University Chicago. like the rest of the shows they are “One of the biggest issues used to seeing on television, she with evangelization is getting said. CHICAGO (CNS) — Television people not to put up a wall before viewers across the country will your message gets to them,” said get a glimpse into the rich history, Daily, whose study includes using For more information visit www. culture and tenets of the Catholic art for religious education. People faith this fall when 90 public tele- wordonfire.org and www.catholi- will be more open to the message cismseries.com. vision stations across the country in “Catholicism” because it looks air episodes of a series called “Catholicism” that was developed by a Chicago priest. Part-Time Family Services Supervisor The series is hosted by Father Robert Barron, who runs the Catholic Charities seeks a qualified person to serve as supervisor Chicago-based Word on Fire ministry. It includes 10, hourlong of Family Services Department, including overseeing, assisting and DVDs, leader and group study coordinating the activities of the program. Position in Fort Wayne guides and a 300-page stand- but supervises staff in South Bend. Delegates work assignments to alone book of the same title. department staff, and follow up to ensure the provision of compre- Episodes also will be broadcast hensive, high quality, and professional casework. Must be knowl- on the Eternal Word Television edgeable of Indiana Child Welfare Act, Multiethnic Placement Act, Network. Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children and Federal The priest’s goal was to show the history and treasures of the Adoption Assistance Program. Develops, recommends, and imple- Catholic Church. The series was ments program policies and procedures. Communicates with depart- filmed in high-definition and ment staff via regular staff meetings and supervision. Provides train- spans more than 50 locations in ing to designated staff. Consults with staff in the area of case consul- 15 countries. tations and recommendations. Completes reports and assignments The global media ministry such as staff evaluations, time sheets, leave requests, and statistical Word on Fire — which aims to reports. Networks with area human service agencies to increase “educate and engage the cul- ture” — pitched all 10 episodes cooperation, communications, and collaboration. Serves as a liaison of “Catholicism” to PBS, but the among and between various agencies, groups, and individuals. network opted to run four shows: Ensures readiness for the annual licensing review process and com- the revelation, God becomes man; plies with COA standards. Provides direct services to clients, includ- the mystery of God; Mary, the ing assessments, birth options counseling, legal requests, advocacy, mother of God; and Peter and referral, education, and problem solving. Coordinates adoption Paul as missionaries. (Check local processes at every level of complexity. listings.) No money was exchanged cNS photo/WoRD o N FiRe Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work or related under the agreement, Father Father robert Barron, who runs the Chicago-based Word on Fire min- field and at least three years of supervisory experience. Preferably Barron said, and Word on Fire istry, is pictured in a 2009 photo. Father Barron is the host of the tv holds a license in Indiana. Specialized training and experience in will promote the full DVD set series “Catholicism” that will air on PBs this fall. international and infant adoption, loss and grief counseling, negotia- and program at the end of each tion skills and special needs. Ability to work independently and told the Catholic New World, Catholics, secularists, non-Catho- episode. effectively to provide services with limited supervision. Ability to Father Barron, a priest of the Chicago’s archdiocesan newspa- lics and disinterested Catholics. effectively represent the agency in public situation involving services Archdiocese of Chicago and a per. “That’s why I love that PBS is professor of faith and culture at The goal of “Catholicism” has broadcasting it,” he said. rendered. Excellent written and oral communications skills. the University of St. Mary of the always been to evangelize the The program has a good Computer skills (Microsoft Office preferred). Valid driver’s license. Lake/Mundelein Seminary, said culture, and media seemed the chance of reaching people Automobile in good working condition. Maintain personal vehicle he was surprised PBS agreed to best vehicle to accomplish that, who are not part of the Church liability insurance coverage of $100,000 per person and $300,000 air “Catholicism.” he added. because it is a high-quality series per occurrence. The priest also wants to reach done in an inviting way, said “I thought that maybe they Please send resume and salary requirements to: [email protected] would think it was too Catholic. people outside of the Catholic Eileen Daily, assistant professor or 315 East Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne,IN 46802 EOE They loved it right away,” he Church, such as fallen-away at the Institute of Pastoral Studies OctOber 9, 2011 T o d a y ’ s CaT h o l i C 19 resT in peaCe Fort Wayne LaGrange Enrique Garcia, 53, St. hat s appening James L. Bourke Jr., 66, John M. Prendergast, Adalbert W ’ h ? St. Jude 81, St. Joseph Mary Ann Galvas, 61, Sinh Ba Hoang, 94, St. Mishawaka St. Hedwig Patrick Albert Martin Nemes, What’s happening carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Arthur L. Kalicki, 90, 96, St. Bavo announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. 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Oberley, 40, St. Evangelist, Goshen. group (55+) that meets the second St. Joseph Louis Besancon Tuesday of the month at noon Lisa everett to speak Fort Wayne-South Bend — FunDRaiseRs Goshen starting with Mass. On Oct. 11, South Bend Lisa Everett, co-director of the Fish fry planned Mary Jane Hunter, 80, the topic will be “The Changes in Louis Charles Proctor, diocesan Office of Family Life, Warsaw — The Knights of St. John the Evangelist the Mass and the Church” with 86, Christ the King speaker Msgr. Bill Schooler. Cost will speak on Project Rachel: A Columbus Council 4511 will host a fish fry on Friday, Oct. 14, from Granger is $3. For information call (574) Path to Hope and Healing After Chester S. Bukowski Abortion on each end of the dio- 4:30-7 p.m. at the council hall. Peter F. Cole, 66, St. 271-7853. Sr., 97, St. Anthony de cese in observance of Respect Price is $8.50 for adults and $4 Pius X Padua Rosary and devotion event Life month. The South Bend area for children ages 6-12. Elkhart — St. Vincent de Paul talk will be Wednesday, Oct. Knights plan fish fry Parish will offer an evening 19, at 7 p.m at St. Pius X Parish, Granger, in the Holy Cross Fort Wayne — The Knights of card party will be held Sunday, Sodality will offer baked goods of music and devotion to the Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of and a raffle. Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday, Room. The Fort Wayne area talk Columbus Council 451, 601 will be Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on Hungary School auditorium, 735 Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. Parish organist W. Calvert St. Donation of $5 at ‘Burma soldier’ to be shown Kevin Vaughn and other guests p.m at St. Vincent Parish, Fort Friday, Oct. 7, from 5-7:30 p.m. Wayne, in the Spiritual Center. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 the door. Bring your own cards. Fort Wayne —A screening of will perform classical Marian the HBO documentary, “Burma works composed by Debussy, for children 12 and under. Murder mystery performed by drama Bishop Luers high school plans Walk- Soldier,” will be shown as Faure, Dupre and others. A a-thon part of the University of Saint recitation of the rosary is also department shopping extravaganza Fort Wayne —Bishop Luers will Francis’ year-long project for the planned. Admission is free and Fort Wayne —Bishop Luers Monroeville —St. Joseph School have a Walk-A-Thon Friday, President’s Interfaith Challenge. all are welcome. Performing Arts Department HASA will have a shopping will present, “The Butler Did it,” extravaganza Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 Oct. 7. Bishop Luers students are “Burma Soldier” will be shown at the USF North Campus on st. Vincent de paul society retreat written by Tim Kelly, at Bishop a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Monroeville accepting donations towards their fundraising goal of $45,000. If Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. Myo South Bend — A retreat on Luers High School. Performances Fire Station. Over 15 vendors will are Oct. 15 and 16, at 7:30 p.m. be featured including Pampered you would like to sponsor a stu- Myint, a local refugee, is featured “Vincentian Spirituality” will dent, or a checkpoint, call Jenny in the film. A brief “talkback” be sponsored by the St. Joseph Chef, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple Food drive benefits holy Family’s st. and more. Lunch will be served. Andorfer at (260) 456-1261 or session will be held after each County St. Vincent de Paul email [email protected]. screening. Admission is free, but Society Sunday, Oct. 16, from Vincent de paul food pantry athletic booster host men’s smoker donations for local agencies sup- 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sacred South Bend — A food drive at Rummage and bake sale porting refugee populations will Heart Retreat Center. Vincentians Matthys Farm Pumpkin Patch Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers South Bend —Fresh bread baked be taken. or those interested in learning and Petting Zoo will benefit Holy Athletic Booster Club will have on site, cakes, pies and cookies more about the spirituality of the Family Parish’s St. Vincent de a men’s smoker Saturday, Oct. 8, holy Land pilgrimage announced Paul food pantry on Oct 15-16. at 7 p.m. at Bishop Luers High will be offered at the bake and St. Vincent de Paul Society are Fort Wayne — Father Tim Three food items will equal one School. Tickets are $25 per per- rummage sale at St. John Parish, invited. For information contact Wrozek and St. Joseph Parish free admission to the petting zoo. son. Must be 21 to attend. 3616 St. John Way, Saturday, denise.blanche@saintvincent- will host a Holy Land Pilgrimage Sunny 101.5 will broadcast live Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in.org or (574) 234-6000 ext. Oct. 17. Contact (863) 648-0383 on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 haunted castle now open and Sunday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. 12105. for information or visit www. a.m. to 1 p.m. Hayrides and pet- Fort Wayne —The Haunted to noon. On Sunday a $1 bag sale eo.travelwithus.com. special Mass for couples trying to ting zoo are from 10 a.m. to 4 Castle and Black Forest, spon- will be offered. conceive planned p.m. on Saturday and 12-4 p.m. sored by the St. Vincent Boy sunday breakfast at st. pius X on Sunday. Hayrides are free. Scouts is open weekends begin- st. Vincent de paul store .99 cent sale Granger —Msgr. Bill Schooler Fort Wayne — St. Vincent Granger — The Knights of will celebrate a special Mass The cost for the zoo is $3 for ning Sept. 30 thru Halloween children. Adults are free for both. night. Visit HauntedCastle.com de Paul Thrift Store, 1600 S. Columbus Council 4263 will for couples who are experienc- Calhoun St., will have a 99 cents have a breakfast Sunday, Oct. 9, ing infertility or subfertility on or call (260) 489-1763. public square rosary to be offered ladies coat sale Monday, Oct. from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Pius X. Friday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. in Adults $6, children 6-12 $3. Churubusco — A public rosary st. Bernard school annual cash raffle 10, through Wednesday, Oct. 12, the chapel at St. Pius X. A pot- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. luck dinner and fellowship will rally will be held Saturday, Oct. Wabash — Tickets are now avail- 15, at noon in front of St. John able for purchase for the annual DOnatiOns follow. Contact Suzy Younger Knights plan spaghetti dinner Blood donations needed at [email protected] Bosco Church, 216 N. Main St. cash raffle at St. Bernard School to RSVP or for information. Over 7,000 rallies will be held at in Wabash. Only 1,000 tickets will Fort Wayne — The Knights of The American Red Cross is This evening is sponsored by the this time across the United States. be sold. Cash prizes are $5,000 Columbus Council 451, 601 in need of blood donations. Elizabeth Ministry at St. Pius X and $2,500. The drawing will be Reed Rd., will have a spaghetti To make an appointment call Parish. Dance to the oldies held at the annual ball and auc- dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1-800-GIVELIFE or 1-800-448- Fort Wayne — A St. Mary’s tion on Oct. 8. For more infor- from 5-6:30 p.m. Proceeds ben- 3543. There are three locations Youth holy hour at Our Lady of the Soup Kitchen Fundraiser featur- mation and ticket prices, please efit Cancer Services of Northeast for donation: Fort Wayne Donor Indiana. Center, 1212 E. California Rd.; angels ing Spike and the Bulldogs will contact the school office at (260) Lutheran Hospital Donor Center, Fort Wayne —Junior high and be held Saturday, Oct. 15, from 563-5746. Delivery is available. 7:30-11:30 p.m., in Oechtering All proceeds go to the school for christmas craft bazaar 7900 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite high school youth and their fami- Fort Wayne — St. Joseph Parish, 107, (260) 480-8170 or Goshen lies are welcome to attend a Holy Hall at St. Mary’s Church. There scholarships and school improve- will be a silent auction, 50/50 ments. corner of Brooklyn and Hale Donor Center, 226 S. Main St., Hour Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 streets, will have a Christmas Goshen, (574) 533-8083. p.m. with the Franciscan Brothers raffle and door prizes. Beer, wine and food available. Tickets are Luncheon card party planned craft bazaar, Saturday, Oct. 29, Minor to learn more about the from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Rosary message of Fatima. All are asked $10 admission, $120 for reserved South Bend — A luncheon and

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