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Synod opens of its first saint — St. André Bessette Call for religious freedom BY CATHERINE M. ODELL in Middle East NOTRE DAME — Though he died more than 70 Pages 3, 4 years ago, this continent’s newest saint, Holy Cross Brother André Bessette (1845-1937), of Canada will likely bring the world a new and sorely needed re- envisioning of God’s great love. André, say members of his Holy Cross family, spent his life deflecting Ghana experience praise and pointing to the loving mercy of the Good Saint Mary’s grad sees Lord. The worldwide Congregation of Holy Cross is her faith flourish bursting with pride in Brother André and his ministry at St. Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal. The largely une- Page 8 ducated, always sickly, 5-foot-3-inch brother is the first canonized Holy Cross saint. The Congregation of Holy Cross, a religious order founded in the 1830s in France now has ministries — especially in educa- tion and parish ministry — in 16 countries on four Canonization continents. Brother André and others In the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, the Holy Cross congregation is best known at its South Pages 10-11, 14-17 Bend parishes and its institutions of higher learning — the University of Notre Dame, Holy Cross College and Saint Mary’s College. Brother André banners, pamphlets, statues, images and celebrations are currently found everywhere on Holy Cross ter- ICCL and CYO football rain. And Holy Cross “family” members are thinking and talking about “their” saint. Playoff season Holy Cross Sister Maryanne O’Neill works with Page 21 immigrants at the Brother Andre Outreach Center at CNS PHOTO/BOB MULLEN St. Agnes Parish in Los Angeles. She was tickled to Blessed André Bessette, a member of the Holy Cross Brothers and founder of St. Joseph’s be going to the canonization and thinks she may be Oratory of Mount Royal in Montreal, is depicted in a painting at St. Patrick’s Basilica in Montreal. Blessed André is known for his intense piety, miraculous cures and for his dedica- BESSETTE, PAGE 17 tion to the building of the shrine honoring St. Joseph. BISHOP RHOADES VISITS Out in the field ST. VINCENT DE PAUL STORE Bishop Rhoades visits to Monroeville, Besancon

gies and special events to celebrate this long- BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN anticipated visit. “We have looked so forward to this day. MONROEVILLE, NEW HAVEN — With There has been an aura of excitement in the over half of his parish visits complete in his air as we prepared to meet the new bishop,” first nine months as bishop of the Diocese of said St. Louis Choir Director Rita Fort Wayne-South Bend, Bishop Kevin C. Brueggeman. Rhoades did double-duty traveling to the The theme of the homily for both groups rural country parishes of both St. Rose of was a special message of thanksgiving. Lima in Monroeville and St. Louis Besancon Bishop Rhoades reminded the faithful to in New Haven. always practice the virtue of gratitude refer- Arriving in downtown Monroeville early ring to the preface of the Mass when the on the beautiful autumn morning of Sunday, priest says, “Let us give thanks to the Lord JERRY KESSENS Oct. 10, Bishop Rhoades celebrated the 7:45 our God,” and the people respond, “It is right a.m. Mass at St. Rose with Father Steve to give Him thanks and praise.” Fort Wayne’s St. Vincent De Paul Society Colchin then traveled nearly 10 minutes Bishop Rhoades challenged the people Thrift Store Manager Steve App shows through the countryside’s fall foliage back from these churches, founded in the mid- west to St. Louis for their 10:15 a.m. gather- 1800s, to make a list of the top 10 things they Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades some of the ing, again with Father Colchin. Both parishes spent weeks planning litur- women’s clothing available in the store. FIELD, PAGE 5 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 17, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC (ISSN 0891-1533) Visit to rural parishes (USPS 403630) Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 enjoyable and educational

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades climbs EDITOR: Tim Johnson IN TRUTH aboard a John NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Deere combine as AND corn is harvested Editorial Department in a nearby field PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan CHARITY at St. Louis FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Besancon Parish, BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, New Haven, on his Oct. 10 visit to the Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, parish. Bishop Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Monroeville and Besancon Rhoades, with a Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, On this beautiful Sunday, which feels John Deere cap CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner more like summer than fall, I celebrated and St. Louis Masses at two historic parishes of our dio- Academy T-shirt, cese. The first, Saint Rose of Lima Parish, is is shown with St. Business Department located at Monroeville, a small town in Louis Besancon southeastern Allen County. It was founded in Parish farmer BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice 1868, during the episcopate of our first Greg Lomont. AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Bishop, Bishop John Luers. The second, BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Saint Louis Parish, is located east of Fort [email protected] Wayne in an area called Besancon because of the French immigrants who settled in the area MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Advertising Sales from Besancon, France. In fact, the parish is I wish to thank Father Stephen Colchin, with the truths of the Gospel. Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) commonly called “Saint Louis Besancon.” the pastor of both Saint Rose of Lima and Saint Louis Besancon, for his devoted priest- (260) 456-2824 Of course, it is named in honor of the holy Women’s Day of Reflection ly ministry and for his kind hospitality to me Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) king of France, Saint Louis. This parish was On October 2nd, I celebrated Mass at the founded in 1848, eleven years before the on Sunday! beginning of the diocesan Women’s Day of (574) 234-0687 Reflection held at the University of Saint Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org Diocese of Fort Wayne was established! I noticed the many French names on the tomb- Notre Dame Board of Trustees Francis. It was great to see over 500 women Last Thursday, the Board of Trustees of of our diocese gathered for the day of prayer Published weekly except the fourth stones in the parish cemetery. I also learned Sunday in June, second and fourth that many present-day parishioners are the University of Notre Dame hosted me for and reflection. We will need a bigger venue weeks in July and August and the first descendants of the original French settlers of a dinner in the beautiful rotunda of the Main next year since not all the women who want- week of September by the Diocese of the area. Building, directly under the famous Golden ed to attend were able to. The keynote speak- Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. I have mentioned before in this column Dome. I enjoyed the opportunity to meet the er at the conference was Teresa Tomeo who Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN how much I enjoy these visits to our rural trustees. After the dinner, I delivered a speech gave beautiful talks from her experience in 46801. Periodicals postage paid at Fort and small-town parishes. The churches are on the theme of Catholic identity and mis- the media. She left the secular media to work Wayne, IN, and additional mailing office. lovely and there is a family-like atmosphere sion. As bishop of a diocese with five in Catholic media as a way to serve the in the parish communities. After the Mass at Catholic universities and colleges, one of my Church and spread the faith, especially the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Saint Rose of Lima Church, I enjoyed meet- important responsibilities is to promote and truth about the dignity of life, marriage and Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort ing the parishioners in the school cafeteria for assist in the preservation and strengthening of family, and women. Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: refreshments after Mass. The children of the the Catholic identity of these institutions. I [email protected]. parish school, named Saint Joseph School, am grateful for the opportunity to be an Saint Francis of Assisi active participant in the life of the University MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort sang a beautiful prayer of blessing at the In the last issue of Today’s Catholic, there Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) gathering. of Notre Dame. In the past nine months, I was an article with photos about the Franciscan 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. After the Mass at Saint Louis Besancon have celebrated many liturgies, delivered sev- Sisters Minor who are now settled into the con- BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South Church, I enjoyed a huge potluck dinner with eral talks, and attended events at Our Lady’s vent at Saint John the Baptist Parish in Fort Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- many parishioners of both parishes. There, University. I am grateful for the warm wel- Wayne. Together with Father Cyril Fernandes, 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. the children of the parish school, Saint Louis come and hospitality I have received from the pastor of Saint John’s, I officially wel- Academy, also sang a few beautiful songs. Father John Jenkins, CSC, the president, and comed the sisters to the diocese and the parish News deadline is the Monday morning Then I experienced a few activities that I had from many others at Notre Dame. at the evening Mass at Saint John’s on October before publication date. Advertising never done before. First, I was a judge in a Pope John Paul II, in his apostolic consti- 2nd. The next day, the eve of the Feast of Saint deadline is nine days before publica- pie contest. Five of us ate slivers of eleven tution “Ex corde ecclesiae,” stated that every Francis, I joined the Sisters and the Franciscan tion date. delicious pies and then we had to judge them Catholic university, as Catholic, must have Brothers Minor for the celebration of the on taste, crust, and appearance. I wish I had the following four essential characteristics: LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- “Transitus” service at Our Lady of the Angels not already eaten a full meal before the con- “1. a Christian inspiration not only of indi- Oratory at Saint Andrew Church in Fort comes original, signed letters about viduals but of the university community as issues affecting church life. Although test, but I managed to enjoy all eleven pieces! Wayne. It was a beautiful way to prepare for we cannot publish every letter we After the pies, I was treated to a ride on a such; the feast as we sang and prayed and listened to receive, we strive to provide a balanced huge combine harvester. I had never been on 2. a continuing reflection in the light of various readings about the death (the Transit representation of expressed opinions a combine nor did I know how they worked. the Catholic faith upon the growing treasury from death to life) of the Seraphic Father, Saint and a variety of reflections on life in the Many of the parishioners at Saint Louis of human knowledge, to which it seeks to Francis of Assisi. Father David Engo, FFM, Church.We will choose letters for publi- Besancon have farms or work on farms. I contribute by its own research; delivered an inspiring homily on the life and cation based on reader interest, timeli- was happy to ride on the combine and watch 3. fidelity to the Christian message as it death of Saint Francis. ness and fairness. Readers may agree or the harvesting of the corn. It was amazing to comes to us through the Church; The next morning I was blessed to join the disagree with the letter writers’ opin- see the threshing mechanism of the combine 4. an institutional commitment to the serv- Sisters and Brothers again for Holy Mass on ions. Letters must not exceed 250 as the corn stalks were cut and the corn sepa- ice of the people of God and of the human the feast day itself. I shared with the congre- words. All letters must be signed and rated. When the combine was full, the corn family in their pilgrimage to the transcendent gation about the life of Saint Francis and how include a phone number and address was transferred into a truck that rode beside goal which gives meaning to life.” he teaches us today five ways to encounter for verification.We reserve the right to In our culture of increasing secularism and edit letters for legal and other concerns. us. The speed of the whole process was Christ in our lives: through prayer; through amazing to me. After this most interesting relativism, it is vitally important that our others (especially the poor and outcast); Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, and educational experience, I joined the chil- Catholic institutions of higher education through the Gospels; through creation; and P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN dren of the parish for a truck ride to a nearby remain faithful to their Catholic identity and through the Most Holy Eucharist. I focused 46856-1169; or e-mail: pond where we saw geese and fish and a mission. Notre Dame and our other Catholic on Saint Francis’ encounter with Christ, espe- [email protected] variety of plants and trees. All in all, it was a universities and colleges are in a unique posi- cially in the chapel of San Damiano and on fun afternoon, a great opportunity to meet tion to contribute to the Church’s work of people and to learn about their lives. evangelization and in enriching our culture TRUTH, PAGE 3 OCTOBER 17, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 World Mission Sunday 2010 PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF Dear Brothers and Sisters Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo, BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES in Christ, Nuestro Señor, antes de regresar al Padre, le Our Lord, before returning prometió a Sus seguidores el Espîritu Santo y les to the Father, promised His dio el mandato de ser Su “testigos en Jerusalén, y followers the Holy Spirit and charged them with en toda la Judea y Samaria, hasta los confines de being His “witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all la tierra.” — Hechos de los Apóstoles 1:8. • Friday, Oct. 15 to Friday, Oct. 22 — Pilgrimage to Rome for Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” En el Bautismo, nosotros también fuimos lla- the Canonization of Brother André Bessette, CSC — Acts 1:8 mados a ser testigos de Cristo. Debemos compar- At Baptism, we too were called to be Christ’s tir nuestra fe con ésos alrededor de nosotros, y witnesses. We are to share our faith with those para apoyar, en oración y sacrificio, el trabajo de around us, and to support, in prayer and sacrifice, misioneros que traen la “Buena Nueva” de Jesus a Bishop Rhoades the work of missionaries who bring the “Good lugares lejanos — a Africa, a Asia, a las Islas del News” of Jesus to faraway places — to Africa, Pacifico y a las regiones apartadas de Asia, the Pacific Islands and remote regions of Latinoamérica. announces appointments Latin America. En el Domingo Mundial de las Misiones, cele- On World Mission Sunday, celebrated this year brado, este ano el 24 de octubre, los católicos del Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has made on Oct. 24, the Catholics of the world unite at mundo se unen en Misa para comprometernos a the following assignments effective Oct. Mass to recommit ourselves to this Baptismal esta vocación Bautismal de ser misioneros. 14, 2010: vocation to be missionaries. As we pray and Orando y respondiendo aqui en casa, nosotros • Rev. Gabriel Msuya, ALCT/OSS appointed respond here at home, we are replicating what is replicamos lo que también sucede en cada parro- parochial vicar, St. Mary of the also taking place in every parish and chapel in quia y capilla en todos los rincones del globo. Su Assumption Parish, Decatur. every corner of the globe. Your generosity generosidad por la Sociedad de la Propagacion de • Rev. Celso Gomes appointed parochial through the Society for the Propagation of the la Fe alcanzará los que esperan la “Buena Nueva” vicar, Cathedral of the Immaculate Faith will reach those who await the “Good de Jesús, que desean experimentar Su esperanza y Conception, Fort Wayne. News” of Jesus, who long to experience His hope amor. and love. Más de 1,150 iglesias jóvenes en los países en More than 1,150 young churches in the vías de desarrollo esperan su respuesta generosa cese and throughout the world! Developing World count on your generous este Domingo Mundial de las Misiones. Por favor response this World Mission Sunday. Please also también continúe orando para que todos nosotros Canonization of Brother continue to pray that all of us in the Diocese of aquí en la diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend TRUTH Fort Wayne-South Bend may be eager and effec- podamos ser testigos entusiastas y eficaces de CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 André tive witnesses of Jesus, as He asked us to be. Jesus, tal como Él nos lo pidió. I will not be writing a column Sincerely yours in Christ, Sinceramente en el Señor, next week since I will be in Mount Alverno where he Rome for the canonization of received the stigmata. Holy Cross Brother André Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Obispo de Fort Wayne-South Bend May Saint Francis of Assisi Bessette on October 17th. I will For more about this important celebration of Para mayor informacion sobre esta importante inspire all of us to follow Christ remember all the faithful of our the universal Church, please visit the special celebración de la Iglesia universal, por favor visite more closely! May God bless all diocese in prayer at the tombs of World Mission Sunday Web site: vww.iamamis- el portal del Domingo Mundial de las Misiones en the spiritual sons and daughters Saints Peter and Paul. May God sionary.org www.iamamissionary.org. of Saint Francis here in our dio- bless you! Synod opens with call for religious freedom for all in Middle East

BY CINDY WOODEN and social realities that can make While the Catholic Church their lives difficult and that have “firmly condemns all proselytism” inspired their works of charity, — pressuring, coercing or enticing VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the education and health care for cen- someone to change faiths — face of tension and violence, turies. Christians can contribute to the Middle East Christians must work While the history, presence, freedom and democracy of their to defend freedom, democracy, challenges and composition of the nations by promoting greater jus- peace and the human rights of Catholic communities in the tice and equality under the law for each and every individual, said Middle East vary from Egypt to all believers, the report said. leaders of the Synod of Bishops Iraq and from Turkey to Yemen, Patriarch Naguib, speaking at a for the Middle East. the report said they share an news conference after the first “We must emerge from a logic attachment to tradition and the working session, said that for in defense of the rights of experience of identifying them- many Muslims throughout the Christians only, and engage in the selves and being identified by oth- region, when one speaks of “secu- defense of the rights of all,” said ers in a way that is strongly larism,” it often is seen as a call to the introduction to the synod pre- focused on their religious affilia- do away with religion or at least to pared and read by Coptic Patriarch tion. limit its influence to people’s pri- Antonios Naguib of Alexandria, The report called on Catholics vate lives. Egypt, the synod’s recording secre- and other people of good will to Maronite Bishop Bechara Rai tary, and by Maronite Archbishop work together to promote civil of Jbeil, Lebanon, told reporters Joseph Soueif of Cyprus, synod communities and nations that have later that the Church supports a special secretary. a “positive secularity,” which form of church-state separation The introductory report intro- respects the religious identity of its that ensures religions have a voice duced the topics for discussion at members, but does not define citi- in society and that laws reflect the synod during its first working zenship or rights on the basis of moral values — including laws session Oct. 11. religious belonging. against euthanasia and gay mar- The goal of the synod, it said, is “Religious freedom is an essen- riage. to promote “communion and wit- tial component of human rights,” it But when religion becomes the ness — both communal and per- said. primary source of a country’s laws sonal — flowing from a life All the constitutions of the and religious authorities have civil grounded in Christ and animated countries represented at the synod power, members of minority com- by the Holy Spirit.” recognize the right of religious munities end up being seen and The synod is not designed to CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING freedom, but some of them place Cardinal Roger M. Mahony of Los Angeles talks with Msgr. Robert Stern, treated as second-class citizens, he solve political or social problems, limits on the freedom of worship said. the report said. But the report also and some, in effect, violate the secretary-general of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and pres- The synod’s introductory report acknowledged that the everyday freedom of conscience with legal ident of the Pontifical Mission for Palestine, before the opening session asked members to keep in mind life of Catholics in the region obvi- or social pressures against conver- of the Synod of Bishops for the Middle East in the synod hall at the ously is impacted by the political sion, it said. Vatican Oct. 11. SYNOD, PAGE 4 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 17, 2010 SYNOD Conventual Franciscans continue 800-year CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 tradition with Dominican speaker the particular difficulties facing BY DIANE FREEBY Catholics in some countries. “In the Palestinian territories, life is very difficult and often MISHAWAKA — A centuries- unsustainable,” it said. old tradition continued earlier this The Catholic Church condemns month in Mishawaka, on the feast all violence, whatever its origin, of St. Francis. Dominican priest and calls for “a just and lasting Father Anthony Gabrione joined solution to the Israeli-Palestinian his “cousins,” the Conventual conflict,” the report said. The Franciscans, and celebrated Mass Church supports the rights of both CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING at the friary next door to Marian Israelis and Palestinians to live in Pope Benedict XVI speaks during High School. “We’re continuing the 800- freedom and security in their own the opening session of the Synod year tradition of friendship countries with internationally rec- of Bishops for the Middle East in ognized borders, it said. between the Dominican order and the synod hall at the Vatican Oct. the Franciscan order,” explained It also said the international 11. The pope offered an off-the- community must pay greater atten- Brother Pascal Kolodziej, “which cuff reflection on the threat of tion to “the plight of Christians in started back in the Lateran Iraq, who are the primary victims “false gods” that beset the mod- Council of 1215 when St. of the war and its consequences.” ern world. Dominic met St. Francis. St. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict Dominic envisioned one order to do apostolic work for the Church, and the war in Iraq are the primary “Difficulties in the relations DIANE FREEBY causes today of the emigration of between Christians and Muslims but St. Francis had another idea.” While the two religious orders Father Anthony Gabrione, a Dominican priest currently studying at the Christians from the region, a phe- generally arise when Muslims do University of Notre Dame, celebrates Mass in honor of his Franciscan nomenon that not only reduces the would remain separate, the two not distinguish between religion “cousin.” Christian presence in the region and politics,” the report said. In leaders became very good friends from that day on, according to but also robs the Catholic commu- such situations, Christians may be Father Gabrione, who is currently Father Gabrione also nity of some of its best and bright- treated as second-class citizens in Brother Pascal. “We continue that friendship in residence and studying at the explained the charism of St. est members who have an easier the countries where their families University of Notre Dame, talked Francis, noting that Franciscan time getting into other countries. lived before the development of today, 800 years later,” he explained. “On the feast of St. about the virtue of poverty poverty is not instrumental pover- The introductory report con- Islam in the 7th century, it added. embraced by both the Franciscans ty. demned anti-Semitism and anti- “Christians deserve full recog- Francis we have a Dominican preach in our churches and and the Dominicans. “It is not a poverty to serve Judaism and called on both nition, passing from being merely Referring to “Lady Poverty,” the poor or be in solidarity with Catholics and Jews to recognize tolerated to having a just and equal chapels and oratories, and Father Gabrione the poor, although that can flow that the political tensions of the status based on common citizen- said this virtue from it,” he explained. “The Israeli-Palestinian conflict are not ship, religious freedom and human for the feast of St. Dominic gives us a “radi- charism of St. Francis is a con- an interreligious conflict among rights,” the report said. “It is not a poverty to cal focus” and templative virtue, bequeathed for- Jews, Muslims and Christians. The synod, which was to meet they always have a “helps us clear ever to the Catholic Church.” And while recognizing there Oct. 10-24, included the participa- the clutter of our With eight young men current- has been a rise in “political Islam” tion of 13 “fraternal delegates” Franciscan serve the poor or be in preach in the hearts.” He ly in formation at the Franciscan throughout the region since the from the Orthodox, Anglican and added that novitiate in Mishawaka, Brother 1970s, the report said the Muslim Lutheran communities. Dominican churches.” solidarity with the poor, poverty keeps us Pascal calls a vocation to the communities differ from country The introductory report called in the ever-pres- brotherhood the Church’s “best to country and have a great variety for a real ecumenical push aimed The Oct. 4 Mass capped ent company of kept secret.” He suggests young of positions internally as well. at the full unity of the churches, so although that can flow Our Lord. men who think they have a reli- Catholics must reach out to that Christians would support one off two days of liturgical prepa- “Lady gious vocation visit the Web site their Muslim neighbors, promote another and together proclaim the Poverty was the www.befranciscan.com. dialogue with them and work with Gospel. ration and cele- from it. The charism of St. bration. The fri- only one with “I think when a young man them to improve the living situa- In particular, it urged real Christ when will study the life of St. Francis tions and freedom of all, it said. action in “establishing dates in ars began with a penitential Francis is a contemplative there was no and see how Francis and a lot of Religions should be builders of common for the celebration of room for Him at the early Franciscans were all “unity and harmony and an Christmas and Easter,” which vary day of fasting and abstinence virtue, bequeathed forever the inn and He brothers; they see it as a viable expression of communion between according to the calendars the dif- was laid in the option in ministry, in which they individuals and God,” it said. ferent churches use. on Oct. 3, join- ing the Sisters manger, in His live a life of community. After of St. Francis to the Catholic Church.” public ministry living it for 36 years I’m still of Perpetual where He had very much excited about it and I Adoration FATHER GABRIONE nowhere to lay think it’s very blessed that God across the street His head, and has called me to this life!” for the tradi- on the cross Following Mass, Father Pray the Rosary tional Transitus when He was Gabrione joined the Franciscans devotion to celebrate the passing abandoned by for a feast day meal of turkey and of St. Francis into eternal life. all,” said Father Gabrione. “Lady all the trimmings, prepared by Prayer continued that night with Poverty was the only one who Brother Pascal. Undaunted by the Eucharistic Adoration at the fri- was there with Him. To know prospect of cooking for so many With ary. Lady Poverty is to know Him, guests, Brother Pascal said he did Twenty-five men filled the and to know Him as a friend ... it have a back-up plan if the turkey Father chapel for Mass the next day, becomes a grace for us to know didn’t work out. including several visitors from the Lord in every moment and to “Plan B would be a cookout!” Groeschel the Franciscan house in Chicago. be with Him in every moment.” Recipes, prayers, activities and stories wanted Weekday Today’s Catholic will look at the heartwarming traditions of mornings at 5:30 Thanksgiving around the diocese in an upcoming November issue. and evenings If you have a Thanksgiving recipe, special prayer or activity, or a at 11:00 pm heartwarming memory of a family tradition with photo, please e-mail to [email protected] or mail to Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN, 46856-1169 by Nov. 10. Please send only copies of photos as they will not be returned. OCTOBER 17, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 to giving the blessings, not receiving them.” At noon in Besancon, families Supreme Court term takes on FIELD from both parishes packed the St. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Louis hall for a good old-fash- ioned potluck. A hog was donat- speech, immigration, tuition cases ed by farmers from St. Rose and are thankful for and felt it was a an overflowing amount of BY PATRICIA ZAPOR good exercise to write them down. favorite family dishes filled the “For when we count our blessings, tables. we are moved to thanksgiving,” he Bishop Rhoades agreed to WASHINGTON (CNS) — The added. He also questioned all to sample as judge for the annual thorny question of whether the First ponder whether they were more pie baking contest, but was sure Amendment protects the right to like the one Samaritan, the for- to ask if the pies were “heart- protest in a way that disrupts a fam- eigner in the Gospel who received healthy” per strict orders from his ily funeral is among the cases on the gift of faith when he returned doctor. this year’s Supreme Court docket. thanks to the Lord, or if we might A special selection of songs Other cases accepted for the be like the other nine lepers who from the students at St. Louis term that are being followed by were healed but did not return Academy was performed and Catholic entities include a constitu- thanks, maybe because they were Bishop Rhoades was presented tional challenge to Arizona’s too excited they had been cured, with a school spirit T-shirt, which tuition tax credit system because it maybe because they took their he promptly modeled. The includes religious schools, another gift of healing for granted, or Monroeville Fire Department Arizona case over a state immigra- maybe because they simply forgot. was on standby with instructions tion law and at least one death CNS PHOTO/NANCY WIECHEC Bishop Rhoades stressed, “A to bring a truck to spray down penalty challenge. People wait to enter the Supreme Court building in Washington Oct. 6 In the funeral protest case, grateful person is a generous per- the children in the open field as the court prepared to hear oral arguments in a case that pits a heard by the court Oct. 6, Albert son,” detailing the powerful ways behind the hall if the afternoon bereaved father of a slain Marine against the Westboro Baptist Church. we can give back to God through Snyder of York, Pa., sued the Rev. temperature reached 70 degrees. The small Topeka, Kan., church has held provocative anti-gay protests acts of stewardship, and conclud- With the unseasonably warm Fred W. Phelps and members of ing, “It is right to give Him sunshine, this was a big hit. his congregation at Westboro near the funeral and burial services of U.S. military members. thanks and praise.” Following the There were games for all ages Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., recessional hymns, long lines on hand, pumpkin decorating and seeking financial compensation for Westboro protest on the news dur- to find a way to uphold the First formed on the steps at both of even a hayride. With his infec- emotional distress, defamation and ing the wake. Because the Snyders Amendment protection of even these historic parishes to greet tious smile becoming even big- other such injuries. Members of are Catholic, signs used at this par- “very obnoxious” speech, as Bishop Rhoades one by one. ger, Bishop Rhoades also made the church protested outside the ticular protest included “Priests Justice Stephen Breyer put it, After the first Mass, the mem- an exclusive memory when he 2006 funeral in Westminster, Md., Rape Boys” and “Pope in Hell.” while somehow shielding grief- bers of St. Rose treated Bishop was transported on a John Deere of Snyder’s son, Matthew, who While searching the Internet for stricken families from further pain Rhoades to fruit, homemade pas- Gator directly behind the church was killed while serving as a stories about his son, Snyder also because of such protests. tries and treats in their school to the very grounds of the Marine in Iraq. later came across a piece posted on Discussion touched on whether basement. Bishop Rhoades min- Besancon French ancestors where Rev. Phelps teaches that the the church’s Web site that said protests can defame someone gled with the group making his a strip of corn was left to harvest deaths of soldiers are God’s Snyder and his ex-wife taught their who’s dead; whether the Snyder way into the kitchen to thank so he could take his first combine vengeance for society’s — and the son “that God was a liar.” family became “public figures,” each of the bakers and preparers. ride. military’s — tolerance of homo- A Maryland federal district opening them to the attacks by Noting the last names of many St. Rose parishioner Gerry sexuality. The Westboro members court ruled in favor of Snyder, but Westboro because they talked family members being the same Kline summarized, “It was a day have made a practice of protesting the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of about Matthew Snyder’s death to or related, Bishop Rhoades asked to remember. The bishop was so at funerals of soldiers. Appeals overturned the ruling, say- reporters; and whether the doctrine questions about the community, personable with everyone and Though the protest was at a dis- ing, essentially, that the statements of “fighting words” would apply. facts about the parish, ages of the made each one of us feel so spe- tance from the church and the on the signs fell within the scope The doctrine says that First children and even discussed the cial. I’m sure all would agree it funeral procession was routed so as of First Amendment protection. Amendment protections are limit- upcoming Battle of the Bishops was a great joy to meet him,” to avoid traveling near it, Snyder In oral arguments, the Supreme ed when someone uses “fighting football showdown with a Bishop while an eighth-grade student and his family saw coverage of the Court justices seemed to be trying words” to incite violence. Luers student, all the while keep- from St. Louis Academy, who ing his predicted winner top had previously met Bishop secret. Rhoades at the 2010 The students of St. Joseph Confirmation rally, was over- School, Monroeville, also sang a heard telling his mother as they special blessing. Genuinely left the festivities, “I told you he touched, Bishop Rhoades was cool.” thanked them saying, “I am used Four Generations of family ownership

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after group reports that the Colorado public school fundraiser stopped delivering, bans students from forcing them to cross it off their lists of moneymakers. Some say wearing rosaries commercial bingo halls and Saratoga’s Gaming and Raceway, COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. EWS RIEFS nicknamed Racino, gave them too (CNS) — Officials at a Colorado N B much competition. Others say the Springs public school sent a mes- state bans on smoking in schools sage to students and their parents and public places scared players telling them the school was banning IRISH SINGER AT EWTN FAMILY CELEBRATION IN OHIO away. For years, Albany diocesan rosaries from being worn as an officials, like Church leaders in accessory on top of students’ cloth- many U.S. dioceses, have discour- ing. “Students, we need to remind aged church groups from hosting everyone that here at Mann, we bingo, instead encouraging “good respect all religious beliefs. Some stewardship and generous free- members of the Catholic faith are will support” for financing pro- offended by rosaries being worn grams. They say the game is a around the neck like fashion acces- form of gambling, which the sories,” said the Oct. 7 memo to Catholic Church considers students at Mann Middle School immoral if taken too far. Bingo’s that also was sent to their parents. presence in other denominations Principal Scott Stanec forwarded varies. Some, such as the Baptists, the memo to The Colorado eschew all gambling. Others may Catholic Herald, newspaper of the use bingo to raise funds for opera- Colorado Springs Diocese. “If you tions or charity, even while keep- wish to wear a rosary around your ing more overt gambling on the neck, it must, out of respect for oth- “verboten” list. Across the United ers, be worn underneath your shirt,” States, religious leaders routinely the memo said. It also stated that band together to protest plans for students who did not follow the new casinos, state lotteries or off- directive would be issued a dress- track betting. Still, a handful of code violation. In an interview for Catholic groups in the Albany an Oct. 5 blog post on the Web site Diocese defend the game of bingo of The Gazette, a Colorado Springs as an important social outlet for daily newspaper, Msgr. Bob Jaeger, senior citizens, as well as a viable diocesan vicar general, said the dio- fundraising tool. cese did not oppose the decision since “the rosary was made to be an CNS PHOTO/KAREN CALLAWAY article of faith, an instrument of Panel discusses ways prayer. It is not jewelry.” Msgr. The renowned Irish Catholic singer Dana gives a concert with first-grade students from Jaeger also affirmed Colorado St. Peter Elementary School in Canton, Ohio, during the Eternal Word Television to help pregnant couples Springs School District 11’s right to facing dire diagnoses dictate the schools’ dress codes. Network Family Celebration in Canton Oct. 10. Canton is the birthplace of Mother Msgr. Ricardo Coronado-Arrascue, Angelica, EWTN’s founder and the focus of the theme of this year’s celebration: “In the WASHINGTON (CNS) — When diocesan judicial vicar and chancel- parents receive a prenatal diagno- lor, echoed Msgr. Jaeger’s senti- Beginning: The Life and Legacy of Mother Angelica.” sis that their unborn child has a ments about the wearing of devo- disability or a potentially lethal ill- tionals. “None of (them) are meant Sunday, but decided not to do so. new apostolic nuncio to Iraq and These include the ideology of ter- ness, they need the support of the to be jewelry. It’s a reminder of But that does not mean attention Jordan; Bishop Ignacio Carrasco de rorism that purports to act in the Church and the community more your faith,” he told the Herald. “It cannot be paid to Our Lady of Paula, head of the Pontifical name of God, drug abuse that than ever, said a panel of medical should also be a way to identify Guadalupe during Dec. 12 Masses, Academy for Life; and Bishop devours human lives like a beast, and pastoral experts and several with your faith.” the secretariat said in an earlier Enrico dal Covolo, rector of the as well as a widespread view of parents who have experienced that newsletter. “The placement of her Pontifical Lateran University. The marriage that no longer values the sad scenario. “Parents feel image in the liturgical space can new bishops and their families met virtue of chastity, he said. They harassed and judged if they even Guidance offered call attention to this celebration,” it with Pope Benedict Oct. 11 in a pri- also include the “anonymous” eco- consider bringing into the world a to resolve conflicts said. “Intentions in the prayer of the vate audience at the Vatican. In his nomic interests that, instead of child” with a prenatal diagnosis of faithful may appropriately include homily Oct. 9, Cardinal Bertone belonging to man, enslave and a disability or a lethal or even non- in liturgical calendar themes reflecting concern for unity said Archbishop Tobin, 58, will even massacre people, he said. He lethal condition, said Dr. John in the Americas and may conclude have “the delicate task of collabo- said the battle against such forces is Bruchalski, an obstetrician-gyne- WASHINGTON (CNS) — The with the collect customarily used rating with the Roman Curia” as part of a constant struggle for the cologist at the Tepeyac Family earthly calendar is causing some for the Mass of Our Lady of secretary of the Vatican office that church and for the faith. The Book Care Center in Fairfax, Va. The conflicts in the liturgical calendar as Guadalupe. Processions in honor of oversees the world’s religious of Revelation, he said, sheds light pressure to abort such a child is 2010 heads to a close. The third Our Lady may take place as well.” orders. on this struggle against false gods, strong and often couched in Sunday of Advent falls this year on particularly in its image of the ser- euphemisms such as “early induc- Dec. 12, the feast of Our Lady of pent who creates a river to drown a tion” and “merciful choice,” Guadalupe — important to many Vatican secretary of state In impromptu synod woman in flight, and of the earth Bruchalski said. As a result, up to U.S. Catholics, and especially that swallows up the river. “I think 90 percent of children diagnosed Mexican-Americans. But because ordains Detroit-born meditation, pope cites the river is easily interpreted as with Down syndrome are aborted. Sundays take precedence over feast Redemptorist priest threat of ‘false gods’ these currents that dominate every- But he said screening tests for days, only the readings for the third one and that want to make the Down syndrome deliver “false Sunday of Advent may be used on VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Before church and the faith disappear,” he positives” 7 percent to 10 percent that day. Later in December, ceremony rich with symbolism, the speech-giving began at the said. “And the earth that absorbs of the time. The diagnosis of an Christmas falls on a Saturday, as Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone ordained Synod of Bishops for the Middle these currents is the faith of ordi- illness or disability often comes does the solemnity of Mary, Mother two new bishops and two archbish- East, Pope Benedict XVI offered nary people, which doesn’t allow unexpectedly after an ultrasound, of God on New Year’s Day in 2011. ops, including U.S. Redemptorist participants an unusual reflection itself to be overcome by this river.” on a day when parents “hope to That raises problems with Saturday Father Joseph W. Tobin. “The fun- on the threat of “false gods” that come home with a cute ultrasound evening Masses, since Christmas damental mission of a bishop is beset the modern world. After lead- picture for the refrigerator,” said evening is usually dedicated to proclaiming the good news,” said ing prayers in the synod hall the Parish bingo fading Monica Rafie of Chicago. Rafie family celebrations and it may be Cardinal Bertone, the Vatican sec- morning of Oct. 11, the pope spoke had what she calls her own “D- difficult to find enough altar retary of state, who presided over off-the-cuff for about 20 minutes away; some say it offers Day” in 2001, when a doctor told servers, musicians and lectors, the the ordination Mass Oct. 9 in St. about the meaning of the psalms needed social outlet her the child she was carrying was Secretariat of Divine Worship of Peter’s Basilica. Archbishop that were chanted by the 185 synod “incompatible with life. The the U.S. Conference of Catholic Tobin’s ordination came after Pope fathers. He traced humanity’s his- ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) — It defining moment of your pregnan- Bishops noted in a recent newslet- Benedict XVI appointed him secre- torical move away from polythe- seems that the “bingo bubble” in cy is no longer the delivery date, ter. The U.S. bishops’ Committee tary of the Congregation for ism and focused on the meaning of many areas of the Albany Diocese but the diagnosis date,” Rafie said. on Divine Worship recently consid- Institutes of Consecrated Life and Christ’s entry into human history. has burst. The game of chance “And from that day on, the preg- ered a request to permit the celebra- Societies of Apostolic Life. The But he said the modern world is long subsidized many parishes nancy does begin to feel more like tion of the feast of Our Lady of cardinal also ordained three other still threatened by an array of and schools, bringing in tens of a battle than something wonder- Guadalupe when it falls on a recent papal appointees: destructive powers based on “false thousands of dollars a year in Archbishop Giorgio Lingua, the divinities that must be unmasked.” some instances. But today, group ful.” OCTOBER 17, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

Bishop Rhoades to speak Women’s Initiative to host at the 20th annual Latina Conference 2010 Catechetical Institute Day NOTRE DAME — In cooperation with the Hispanic Leadership SYRACUSE — The 20th Annual ROUND THE IOCESE Coalition and La Casa de Amistad, Catechetical Institute Day will be A D the Saint Mary’s College Women’s held Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) Wawasee Middle School begin- will host Latina Conference 2010: ning at 8 a.m. Bishop Kevin C. SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDERS PROFESS VOWS Celebrating the Entrepreneurial Rhoades will begin the day with a Spirit on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 keynote address to the catechists a.m. to 5 p.m in the Student Center. of the diocese, followed by Mass The free event is tailored to Latina and a day filled with workshops women entrepreneurs and their for the attendees. The workshops families, but all are welcome to will address themes facing cate- attend. chists who are working in all areas The Latina Conference will of catechesis from school age to feature sessions on topics that adults, including sessions for include how to start a business, Hispanic catechists. how to succeed in life and busi- Registration information is ness, how to prepare a business online on the Office of Catechesis budget, small business economic page at www.diocesefwsb.org or trends, life balance issues, immi- can be attained by calling the gration policies, marketing with Office of Catechesis weekdays social media, how to afford to go between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to college, etc. Many of the ses- at (260) 422-4611. Registration is sions will be offered in both $15 per person. English and Spanish. Interpreters will be also be available. Albert Gutierrez president This family-friendly confer- and CEO of SJRMC ence will have sessions that will also be of interest to men and will MISHAWAKA include activities for children. — Saint Joseph Among the day’s scheduled ses- Regional sions will be a 10 a.m. screening Medical Center of the 45-minute film “Dying to (SJRMC) has Live: A Migrant’s Journey,” pro- announced the duced by the Holy Cross Father appointment of Daniel G. Groody. Albert L. KAREN CLIFFORD Registration is not required for Gutierrez as this event. For more information, president and ALBERT L. Secular Franciscans Mary Jane Chase, Dorothea Flory, John Minard, Timothy Short and e-mail [email protected] or Chief Executive GUTIERREZ Timothy Martin gather outside of St. Francis Convent in Mishawaka on Oct. 9 following call (574) 284-5262. Officer. He suc- ceeds interim president and CEO the Secular Franciscan Order’s Mass of Profession. Thomas A. Reitinger. Gutierrez will take his post at the hospital on Nov. 15. is a University of Saint Francis Gutierrez has been with Shore FertilityCare Center of biology department graduate and DENISE SMITH BEGINS CANDIDACY Memorial Health System in Michiana holds fertility former university valedictorian. Somers Point, N.J., since 1985, He is also the 2007 recipient of the WITH POOR HANDMAIDS and has served as the president lecture university’s Distinguished and CEO since 2002. His adminis- NOTRE DAME — FertilityCare Alumnus award. trative experience includes several Center of Michiana will offer In addition, Dr. March is a other senior leadership positions, “NaPro Technology: graduate of and professor of med- including administrative director Revolutionizing Women’s Health icine at Indiana University of radiology, administrative direc- Care,” with speaker Dr. Michael S. Medical School. He joined the tor of professional services, CQI, Parker, MD, FCMC on Tuesday, faculty there following an internal and Regulatory Affairs, and vice Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at University of medicine residency and fellow- president of professional affairs. Notre Dame, Jordan Hall of ship in cardiology. Dr. March also “The opportunity to lead at Science, Room 101, located at 112 serves as director of the Indiana Saint Joseph Regional Medical North Notre Dame Avenue, Notre Center for Vascular Biology and Center was attractive to me and Dame. Parker will shares his per- Medicine, and director of the my wife, Margaret, for its reputa- sonal journey as an obstetrician and Vascular and Cardiac Center for tion and its ties to a renowned gynecologist and the impact that the Adult Stem-Cell Therapy. national Catholic healthcare sys- new science of NaPro Technology Dr. March’s areas of research tem,” said Gutierrez. “With its has had on the women and families include local therapeutic interven- strong ties to the University of in his practice. tions to treat the heart and blood Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s The event is cosponsored by vessels, and the molecular mecha- College and the Congregation of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South nisms of vascular remodeling and the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Bend and the Notre Dame Fund to its relationship to smooth muscle SJRMC is the perfect place for me Protect Human Life. Registration cell cycle control. Dr. March’s PROVIDED BY THE POOR HANDMAIDS OF JESUS CHRIST at this point in my career. I am encouraged but not required at research has led from fundamental Denise Smith of Fort Wayne began her candidacy with the delighted about getting started and [email protected]. concepts to clinically useful about partnering with associates, approaches, resulting in over 100 Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ during a prayer service on leadership and medical staff to publications and the development Sept. 12 at the motherhouse in Donaldson. Candidacy is serve patients and their families in USF hosting seminar by of several novel technologies. A Michiana communities.” distinguished alumnus device developed for use after car- an initial step in the process of becoming a Poor Gutierrez holds a bachelor’s diac catheterization is now used in Handmaid sister. In order to experience living in commu- degree in radiologic science from FORT WAYNE — The University approximately 500,000 patients Thomas A. Edison State College of Saint Francis Department of yearly. nity while balancing her ministry as a physician and learn- in Trenton, New Jersey, and a Biology will host a seminar by For additional information master’s in business administra- one of the university’s distin- about Dr. March’s research, visit ing more about being a Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ, tion from St. Joseph University in guished alumni, Dr. Keith March, www.indiana.edu/~alldrp/mem- Smith will live with the Sisters at Marian Convent in Fort Philadelphia. He is married with at noon on Friday, Oct. 8. The bers/march.html. For more infor- two adult children. seminar will be held in Gunderson mation about the upcoming semi- Wayne. Smith is pictured above with Sister Carole For more information, visit Auditorium’s Achatz Hall on the nar, call Dr. Richard Hurley at Langhauser, left, and Sister Julienne Smith, right, from the www.sjmed.com. university campus. (260) 399-7700, extension 8208. Professor March, M.D., Ph.D., Marian Convent. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 17, 2010 Father Sienkiewicz recalls over 50 years of priesthood

BY MAY LEE JOHNSON of St. Hedwig School, the nuns to folks. So with his help St. moving out and the possible clos- Hedwig built a hall on the first ing of the church. floor and was able to sustain SOUTH BEND — Sometimes Today Father Sienkiewicz, 87, itself. Later they built another hearing God’s call to the priest- reflects on some of his accom- hall and the revenues keep the hood comes later in life. plishments over the years as parish going.” Although Father Matthew parish priest at St. Hedwig Eventually tension in the Sienkiewicz knew he had the Parish. When he first began neighborhoods relaxed and the makings of a priest, he admits it working on the west side things church remained strong. Some wasn’t always clear to him. were not going well with the parishioners hold the memory of “I would often say I was a late church and the neighborhood. his caring pastoral presence dear. bloomer because it wasn’t until “First it was all about the peo- Pat Zamiatowski said, “If it after I got out of the military that ple,” he said. “I took over during wasn’t for (Father Sienkiewicz), I my friends convinced me to enter the 1960s and there was some probably wouldn’t be the person the priesthood,” said Father bad blood between the Blacks that I am today. When my parents Sienkiewicz. “Once I entered my and the Polish people. There was died my world fell apart. I just life’s calling, it was made perfect- a lot of violence and the Polish gave up on the Church and any- ly clear to me that I had made the people were all moving out as thing that involved Church. It right choice and was home. I more Blacks came in. It took a lot was Father Matt that helped me know that my decision to become of work. And with the help of the through the tough times and a priest was the right thing to do, diocese we were able to open up helped me get back involved in and I have been one for over 50 the St. Hedwig Outreach Center Church and all the activities. He years.” that served as a liaison between has been more like a father figure Now retired and living in both groups, including the chil- to me and he still is today. If I Three Oaks, Mich., Father Matt, dren.” need to talk or anything he’s right as he is so fondly called, still According to Father Sienkiewicz there for me. He’s one of the assists with Masses at the the church building itself had fallen most caring people I know and I Catholic churches in the area. on hard times as well. would have never made it this far The scope of Father “There was no money coming without his help.” Sienkiewicz’s years of serving in back then” he said. “The Stanley Washington of South the west side of the South Bend school had closed and things Bend agreed and said of Father community in the late 1960s was were rough. But I often think of Sienkiewicz, “I remember Father vast, encompassing St. Hedwig St. Hedwig as the church that Matt helping me and my family. Church building a hall, the would not close. One of our Whenever the kids wouldn’t lis- African American movement in members, Peter Nemeth, whose ten to him I came over to the the 1960s, working with the ecu- son is also a lawyer, oversaw a Outreach Center and got them to MAY LEE JOHNSON menical movement, the deacon- plan to build a hall on the first behave and he gave me food to Father Matthew Sienkiewicz, who now resides in Three Oaks, Mich., ship program and the abortion floor. Because most halls were take home to my family. I stands in front of St. Hedwig Church on the west side of South Bend, movement. Father Sienkiewicz either on the second floor or in remember him telling me God where he was pastor during the turbulent 1960s. He returned to the was also involved in the closing the basement it was not appealing loves me, and he did too.” parish to reflect on his ministry there and his over 50 years as a priest. Megan Ryan sees faith flourish in aftermath of Ghana experience

BY KAY COZAD Megan Ryan the children endured. “We wanted college, who has officially sanc- poses atop to change things and had the feel- tioned the program as an postgrad- playground ing we weren’t doing any good. uate service program, to continue FORT WAYNE — Megan Ryan Then I realized... We can’t focus the adjustments needed to polish it. equipment on sees life in a much different light on all the suffering, but we can Adjusting to life in the U.S. has than she did a little over a year the “playing focus on what we can change,” she been a challenge says the Saint ago. And that’s no surprise after ground,” with says. Mary’s graduate. Where once she her experience serving in Ghana, the second Another struggle was with her was, by her own admission, “con- West Africa. graders she faith and spirituality, and religion. stantly overcommitted and Ryan, a 22-year-old spirited taught at Our “I never realized how religion is stressed,” she finds she has taken 2009 graduate of Saint Mary’s Lady of Holy tied to the culture and place you on the slow moving nature of the College had felt a calling toward Cross Grade are,” says Ryan, who recalled Ghana culture. “I’m a homebody service beginning in her junior School in Masses lasting five hours due to now,” she says smiling. “I’m low year. After meeting with fellow Ghana. the social aspect of the poverty- key now, where I never had been classmate Katie Yohe, the two col- stricken area. “Spirituality is more before.” laborated with Saint Mary’s personal and a deeply rooted Ryan has taken a position at College’s Office of Civil and PROVIDED BY MEGAN RYAN thing,” she says, content with her Imagine Master Academy in Fort Social Engagement and the new understanding. Wayne teaching fifth grade. “It’s a Congregation of the Sisters of the there. It was a refreshing differ- She also helped educate the When asked what inspired her bit overwhelming,” she admits, but Holy Cross to assist in their aca- ence,” says Ryan. other teachers, many of whom had most during her stay Ryan adds she’s being gentle with her- demic efforts in Africa. The young women lived with not been professionally trained, by responds smiling, “My best friend, self in this transition process. And This unprecedented postgradu- the sisters in their convent on a offering workshops. “We offered Jemilla. She was a light for me the she has come home to St. John the ate pilot program had Ryan and compound that included the school preliteracy, classroom management entire time there. She was my Baptist Parish where she has found her cohort blazing trails of service building. “What I loved was the and phonics,” says Ryan, adding a shadow.” Jemilla is the four-year- peace in her music and cantoring. that they would not soon forget. “It community living (in the convent). main goal was to eliminate rote old daughter of the cook employed Future plans for this servant was blind bliss,” says Ryan of the It was interesting ... so peaceful. memorization and corporal punish- by the convent. Though little include using her teaching skills initial experience. “But not know- There was a great spiritual support ment within the established class- Jemilla and Ryan are worlds apart overseas once again with the ulti- ing made it even better.” network,” recalls Ryan. rooms. culturally, ethnically and in age, mate goal of living interculturally Our Lady of Holy Cross Grade Ryan and Yohe earned a small Though English is the country’s the bond between them has grown with soon-to-be-husband Adam, School, located in Kasoa, Ghana, stipend while they taught grade declared language, in Ghana there unbreakable. either overseas or right here in the West Africa, was in its third year school for three three-month terms. are 49 tribal dialects. Ryan’s stu- Returning to the U.S. in July of U.S. of operation when Ryan and Yohe Close to 75 percent of the students, dents spoke two, Twi and Fanti, 2010 had Ryan and Yohe attending As she reflects on her time in arrived in August of 2009. Ryan grades kindergarten through third both of which she spoke only a lit- a closing retreat in South Bend. Ghana, Ryan smiles. “It’s carved a admits she had to “let go” of grade, attended the school on tle. But the language barrier did Meeting the two newest graduates little place for itself in my heart. It everything she was accustomed to scholarship or by bartering servic- not dampen her passion for teach- who would be replacing them in might get smaller but its not going in the U.S. “My No. 1 lesson was es. Ryan taught second-grade reli- ing the students and by the end of the little school in Ghana was a to go away,” she says, adding, in complete patience.” The gion and morals education, math, her stay the students were speaking delight for Ryan. “We want to pro- “God will give you what you need Ghanian culture moves slowly, science, reading and more. Each conversational English. vide support to the girls there when you need it, not when I want with events rarely occurring on lesson and all materials were “self One of the struggles Ryan faced now,” she said. She and Yohe will it. It’s all about letting go.” time. “They are in survival mode created,” Ryan says. daily was witnessing the poverty reflect and provide input to the OCTOBER 17, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Indiana shepherd, 92, gains purpose, joy from life on his farm

BY JOHN SHAUGHNESSY fourth-grade class from St. Roch School. During the visit, Huser gave the children three loaves of INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — A bread to feed to the two rams. story from a few years ago cap- “They loved that,” recalled tures the essence of Art Huser, a Gallamore, who has been making 92-year-old Catholic from annual class field trips to Huser’s Indianapolis who raises sheep on place for the past six years. “To his 10 acres of land. me, he’s like a modern-day St. One winter night, as a blizzard Francis of Assisi. He just loves was dumping snow on central animals, and he talks to them. Indiana, Huser’s younger rela- And they understand him. tives, Chris and Cathy Huser, “The kids can’t wait to get to traveled treacherous roads to his place. They almost run down reach Huser’s white farmhouse there,” Gallamore added. “And near Calvary Cemetery on the he loves the kids like he loves his south side of Indianapolis. sheep.” Finding no one at the house, Huser’s weathered face breaks the two trudged through the drift- into a grin when he’s asked about ing snow, braced themselves the visits by the children. against the wind and opened two “It makes me feel good to gates before they reached the think those kids think enough of small, white barn. With a mixture me to see my sheep,” he said. CNS PHOTO/JOHN SHAUGHNESSY, THE CRITERION of hope and fear, they opened the “They held the lambs and fed Students from St. Roch School in Indianapolis visit Art Huser May 10, surrounding him and one of the sheep he door to the barn and found Huser bread to my rams. They’re a real in a scene they will never forget. raises and shepherds at his 10-acre farm on the south side of the city. The 92-year-old Catholic credits caring nice bunch of kids. They all sent “It’s snowing to beat the band, for his sheep for the energy and joy he has found during his long, active life. notes to me. They drew nice pic- it’s 10 o’clock at night, and he’s tures of little sheep and my out in the barn bottle-feeding his At 92, Huser still drives, cuts Indianapolis Archdiocese. “I go kept me healthy,” he added. barn.” lambs,” Chris Huser recalled. the grass and does the yardwork. to church, too, to show my “There are some days when I The smile on his face and the “He does whatever it takes for his He also feeds the sheep twice a respect for Father (James) don’t want to get up, but I do glow in his eyes indicate what he lambs. They follow him like it day, rides his tractors and helps Wilmoth. He’s our wonderful because I have to take care of my feels in his heart, what he says says in the Bible — the shepherd with baling the hay on his proper- pastor. I’m sure he prays for my sheep. I feel good after I take aloud: It’s another good day in a and his sheep.” ty. And every day, just as he has sheep because he asks about care of my sheep.” life that has been blessed in Art Huser’s story began when done for as long as he can them.” When he reaches the barn, he many ways. he was born in Enochsburg in remember, he enjoys his late- The sheep are at the heart of climbs over the top of the pen “I’ve had a good life,” he 1918. After his parents died when afternoon tradition of savoring a any story about Art Huser. They and picks up one of his nine said. “From here on in, I don’t he was young, he moved to screwdriver — a cocktail made of also give him the purpose, the lambs. He also has two rams and know where I may go. But I Indianapolis to live with his sec- orange juice and vodka. energy and the joy in his life. 10 ewes. don’t worry about that. The way ond cousin, Rose, and her hus- He also gets up every morning “There’s been sheep here since In May, Huser and his sheep I feel now, I’m going to hit 100.” band, Bill Haeberle. They shared at 5:30 and makes it to the 7:15 1945,” he said as he opened the entertained Dick Gallamore’s the same house where Huser still Mass nearly every weekday at first gate that leads to the barn. lives. nearby St. Roch Church. “Rose took care of them first. He worked as a machinist for “I was born and raised a After I retired in ‘81, I took care 40 years before retiring in 1981. Catholic, and I think I should of them. I’ve had a pretty good He also cared for Rose during the keep up my religion,” he told The retirement so far. ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL last years of her life after Bill died. Criterion, newspaper of the “I tell you, those sheep have EIGHTH GRADERS LEND A HAND AT CANCER DAY 9edi_Z[h_d]oekhXkh_Wbd[[Zidem m_bbiWl[oekhbel[Zed[i\hec cWa_d]j^ei[Z_\ÓYkbjZ[Y_i_edi$

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ings. However, although group of children she was prepar- New Spanish saint Mother Mary MacKillop Alexander MacKillop lacked ing for first Communion. Pope to canonize Italian worked to improve will become Australia’s business savvy, he provided his Poor Clare mystic children with good educations, Polish saint-to-be was education of girls, young first saint and Mother MacKillop carried VATICAN CITY women that legacy with her in her work. famous as preacher, (CNS) — SYDNEY Blessed Camilla (CNS) — In 1901, during a trip to New confessor VATICAN Zealand, she suffered a stroke. Battista Varano, Blessed Mother 1458-1524, the CITY (CNS) — Mary Her health continued to decline WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — Blessed Juana until her death in 1909. Blessed Stanislaw Soltys, 1433- illegitimate MacKillop, daughter of an Cipitria 1842-1909, will 1489, devoted his life to caring Barriola, 1845- for the poor in his native Krakow. Italian noble- become Founder of religious man, was a 1912, was a He was famous as a preacher and BLESSED CAMILLA Australia’s first mystic who had champion of order specializing in confessor. BATTISTA saint when to overcome her education for BLESSED MOTHER His reverence for the Eucharist VARANO Pope Benedict catechesis father’s initial girls and young BLESSED JUANA XVI canonizes MARY earned him the title of “Apostle women and CIPITRIA MACKILLOP VATICAN CITY (CNS) — of the Eucharist,” and each day objections in order to enter the her at the convent of the Poor Clares. founded the BARRIOLA Vatican Oct. 17. Blessed Giulia Salzano, 1846- he took the Blessed Sacrament to Daughters of 1929, was the first city-paid sick and lonely people at a time According to an autobiograph- Although her sainthood cause ical letter, when she was 8 or 10 Jesus with five other young was initiated in the 1920s, it school teacher in the Italian town when most Christians received it women. of Casoria, near Naples. After only rarely. years old, she heard a Franciscan faced some serious hurdles, not priest preaching about Christ’s The Spaniard, whose order the least of which was her brief school, she gathered students in Pope Benedict XVI will can- now runs schools in 16 countries, the stairwell of her apartment onize him Oct. 17 at the Vatican. passion and made a vow that excommunication and the tempo- every Friday she would shed at will be canonized by Pope rary disbanding of her religious building to teach them the cate- Born the son of a craftsman Benedict XVI Oct. 17 at the chism in preparation for their first and magistrate, Soltys — called least one tear for Jesus’ suffering. order, the Sisters of St. Joseph of The practice became a powerful Vatican. She is known in some the Sacred Heart. The nuns were Communion. Kazimierczyk — lived and wor- countries as Mother Candida Pope Benedict XVI will can- shipped throughout his life at form of meditation on the committed to following poor Passion. Maria de Jesus. farmworkers, miners and other onize her at the Vatican Oct. 17. Corpus Christi Parish in Born into a humble family in In 1905, she founded the Kazimierz, now a district of When she was 18, she felt laborers into remote areas of the called to enter the convent, but Andoain, she left home at a country to educate their children. Catechetical Sisters of the Sacred Krakow. He earned degrees in young age to work as a domestic Heart of Jesus to continue her philosophy and theology from the her father wanted her to marry. Local Church officials disap- She was not able to join the Poor in Castilla to help support her proved of the sisters living in work, which already had expand- local university but gave up the family. ed to offering religious education possibility of an academic career Clare convent in Urbino, Italy, tiny, isolated communities — until she was 21. She took the A biography on the Daughters sometimes only two to a hut — to children of all ages, to their to join the Canons Regular of the of Jesus’ Web site said that mothers and to regular laborers at Lateran. name Sister Battista (Baptist). frequently cut off from the sacra- Her writings, mainly based on although her own education was ments in the remote Australian a time when religious instruction His devotion to Mary, inherit- limited and she lacked financial was limited to sacramental prepa- ed from his mother, was mystical experiences received outback. while praying, include the resources, she believed she was However, a documentary aired ration or the private education of expressed in weekly visits to a called by God to help the young those who could afford it. Marian shrine at Skalka, where “Treatise on the Mental by the Australian Broadcasting Sufferings of Jesus Christ Our improve their lives through edu- Corp. Oct. 10 maintains that part Before founding the order, she he reputedly experienced a vision cation. She even ran a special also organized and directed a of the Madonna and child, prom- Lord,” which she initially attrib- of the reason Mother MacKillop uted to an unnamed sister. school on Sundays for girls who was excommunicated was workshop that specialized in ising him a “rich reward.” were employed as domestics, making altar cloths and vestments When Soltys died, age 56, The central thesis of the book because members of her order is that because Jesus was divine because Sunday was their only had exposed clergy sexual abuse for parishes in poor neighbor- exhausted by his work among the day off. hoods. poor, his grave immediately and His love for humanity was of children in Kapunda. infinite, His mental suffering dur- Living in Salamanca, an Within a few months of the She served as a schoolteacher became a place of pilgrimage, important center of Spanish edu- in Casoria for 25 years, but when and there were claims of 176 ing His passion also was without disbanding of the order, the bish- limit. cation and culture in the 1800s, op who had initiated the act lifted she was forced to retire because miraculous acts within a year, she and her friends founded their of illness at the age of 44, she according to a contemporary She died during the plague in his censure, and a Church com- 1524. Almost 320 years later, religious order in 1871. mission cleared the sisters of all established a center for catechesis account. She was beatified by Pope in the town and devoted herself Pope John Paul II beatified Pope Gregory XVI recognized wrongdoing. the uninterrupted devotion of the John Paul II in 1996. Mother MacKillop was the to religious education full time. him in Rome in 1993, and his She founded her religious order feast is celebrated May 5. faithful to her, which in effect oldest of eight children, and as took the place of a beatification she grew into her teens she 15 years later. She died May 17, 1929, the ceremony and allowed her to be increasingly bore the burden of referred to as Blessed Camilla. her father’s failed financial deal- day after giving a final quiz to a

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COLUMBIA CITY — Franklin Pierce In the spring of 1984, Sister Janet was in the White House and Indiana as a was recalled by the Ursuline order to state had 40 years of history on the serve on their general council. Father books. It was 1856 and Columbia City, Place was appointed rector of the county seat of Whitley County, was a Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception tiny place where homes had chicken in Fort Wayne, and Father William coops, woodsheds, privies and a stable Schooler was named as pastor of St. for a horse and perhaps a cow that could Paul of the Cross. be pastured out during the day. Father Schooler continued the plans All of the town’s Catholics could fit for fundraising for a new church build- in the small frame home of Joseph Eich ing begun under the direction of Father to hear Mass celebrated by Father Place and Sister Janet. These plans Edward M. Faller, pastor of St. Mary included the demolition of the old The parish today. Church, Fort Wayne. Other priests from church and construction of a new Huntington and New Haven also assist- church, administration area, remodeled ed on a time to time basis, and one can classroom facilities, a new hall and only imagine the challenges of commu- expanded parking. nication, transportation and seasonal After Easter in 1985, the old church conditions involved in bringing the faith was demolished, and the rectory was to this obscure pioneer settlement. moved for a third time to a new location The first Catholic church building in two miles south of Columbia City on Columbia City was a 30 by 50 foot Highway 9 to be used as a private home. frame structure on Hanna Street, where The parish community worshipped Father Henry Schaefer had bought every Sunday at Columbia City High ground, completed in 1860. Two addi- School, and celebrated holy days, wed- tional frame buildings, a rectory and dings and funerals at Grace Lutheran school for 28 students, were added. Church. RCIA was held at First By 1867, the congregation had Presbyterian Church, parish dinners at moved to the northeast corner of South the United Methodist Church, and meet- Line and Spencer streets, where Bishop ings and gatherings took place wherever John Henry Luers dedicated the new hospitality was provided. church in October and placed the parish The parishioners moved back to their under the patronage of St. Paul of the new home on Palm Sunday and celebrat- Cross. ed Holy Week and Easter with the the From the time of Father Schaefer to joy of people returning to their home- the present, 25 pastors have led St. land from exile. Then Bishop John M. St. Paul of the Cross Parish in 1960. Paul’s, with Father A. M. Ellering serv- D’Arcy dedicated the new building on This church was demolished in 1985. ing for 23 years until 1909. For a 46- June 8, 1986 and an open house of the year period ending in 1921, the parish church was held for the community on had a school staffed by the Sisters of St. June 15, 1986. Agnes of Fond du Lac, Wis. Father Larry Kramer became pastor Over the years, there have been vari- of St. Paul of the Cross in 2003. He is St. Paul of the Cross ministr ous changes and improvements with the known as a priest educator and spiritual buildings and grounds and a significant guide who feels that the spiritual growth change in parish activities came about in of the parish is vital to the church com- BY TIM JOHNSON Sister Rose Clare said of the project. She and 1980, when Father James Bartels, pastor, munity. One of his first actions was to Father Kramer especially appreciated the help hired sister Ursuline Sister Janet hire Sister Rose Clare Ehrlich, a Sister of George Crowe, who handles the mainte- Peterworth, as a pastoral associate. In of St. Agnes, to be in charge of liturgy COLUMBIA CITY — Vibrant is the word that nance of the parish. that position, she introduced such pro- and music. He instituted Wednesday comes to mind when speaking with St. Paul of For Sister Rose Clare, St. Paul of the Cross grams as the Rite of Christian Initiation Night Live — a discussion group that the Cross pastor, Father Larry Kramer, and the has come full circle with her order. The Sisters of Adults (RCIA), sacramental prepara- covers a variety of topics for educational parish director of liturgy, Sister Rose Clare of St. Agnes operated a school in the late tion programs on all levels and a more and interest to those in attendance. Ehrlich, a Sister of St. Agnes. 1800s and early 1900s. Now she returns as the prominent parish council. She also insti- Father Kramer also began a Sunday With almost 500 families — many young director of liturgy. tuted the vacation Bible school. Working adult discussion group that meets families with children — as well as senior The small town atmosphere allows St. Paul as a team with Father Bartels, she between the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. parishioners, the parish offers a wide scope of of the Cross Church to be opened 24/7. And trained liturgical ministers, helped to Masses. He sits in with the youth reli- ministries to nourish the faithful. the parish has Eucharistic Exposition in the organize the parish, and to empower the gious groups and is regularly a partici- Father Kramer says there is a blend of chapel on first Fridays. laity to assume their rightful roles minis- pant with the fourth- and fifth-grade farmers and city dwellers that bring a unique For young children, preschool to age 10, tering in the Church. Faith Alive group, the sixth, seventh and work ethic. He once asked a young parishioner the parish has the Blue Knights and the Little With the unexpected death of Father eighth grades and also the high school if she could take a project, and her reply was, Flowers, each with an emphasis on learning Bartels on June 27, 1981, Sister Janet’s youth group. He has developed rapport “I’m a farm girl. I can do anything.” And that about the saints and virtues. responsibilities in the parish were with this wide range of ages. Father family work ethic is evident in the parish. The parish has an active religious-educa- expanded. Father Terry Place was Kramer instituted TGIF (Thank God It’s As director of liturgy, Sister Rose Clare has tion program for school-age children. During appointed as administrator and came to Friday) confessions to give more oppor- art and environment, parish ministries, choir the religious education classes for the children, Columbia City from Fort Wayne on tunity to the congregation to receive this and musicians under her care. She also han- Father Kramer offers an adult education weekends attending to the sacramental sacrament. He is active in prison min- dled the preparations for the sesquicentennial course that roughly follows the topics of needs of the parish. Day-to-day adminis- istry as well and meets with prisoners at celebration. With the art and environment cap, RCIA. And the Wednesday night educational tration was the responsibility of Sister the Whitley County Jail once a week. Sister Rose Clare coordinated “sprucing up” series classes with Father Kramer were very Janet, who with Father Place, worked At St. Paul of the Cross in Columbia the exterior and interior of the parish. The successful. with the liturgist and director of reli- City Father Larry Kramer, 50 years a exterior received a landscape makeover. The The high school teens have a small, but gious education to continue the work of priest, is a beloved and respected spiritu- interior of the church was updated with new diverse Sunday night program. It has a cate- involving more people in the life of the al leader of 464 families. paint. chetical component but also social and com- church. It was during this time that the The choir held a spaghetti dinner to raise munity aspects. During the summer months, St. Vincent de Paul food pantry was money to paint the church. the teens often pray outside the abortion facili- established. “We had the help of lots of parishioners,” ty in Fort Wayne. They also a hold hunger fast OCTOBER 17, 2010 ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS 13 ATES 150TH JUBILEE

St. Paul of the Cross St. Paul of the Cross is noted as the founder of the congregation in honor of the Passion of Jesus Christ, the Passionists. He was born Paul Francis Daneii, in Genoa, Italy, on Jan. 3, 1694. His parents were strong in the Catholic faith, and young Paul had a strong devotion to the Passion of Christ. He saw it as an overwhelming sign of God’s love and a door to union with Him. According to Wikipedia, “with the encouragement of PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSON his bishop, who clothed him in the black habit of a her- Above, the northwest exterior of the mit, Paul wrote the rule of his new community (of church along Line Street is shown. which he was, as yet, the only member) during a retreat of 40 days at the end of 1720. The community was to live a penitential life, in solitude and poverty, teaching At right, Pastor Father Lawrence people in the easiest possible way how to meditate on Kramer is shown with Sister Rose the Passion of Jesus.” Clare Ehrlich, a Sister of St. Agnes During his lifetime, St. Paul of the Cross was a popu- who is the director of liturgy. lar preacher and spiritual director. Two thousand of his letters have been preserved. He died Oct. 18, 1775. He was canonized June 29, 1867 by Blessed Pius IX. His feast date is Oct. 20.

Happy 150th Anniversary SAINT PAUL of the CROSS ries welcomes many people George Crowe, parishioner

once a year to raise funds for Catholic Relief annual picnic in late September. Services, sing Christmas carols at the nursing Laurel Steill and Sister Rose Clare have homes and coordinate a Halloween party for been busy compiling and editing a parish his- MONUMENTS the younger children. tory book. Young adults of the parish can participate in The parish also is involved in a capital 306 S. MAIN STREET • COLUMBIA CITY 46725 • 248-2612 L.I.G.H.T., Living In God’s Holy Truth. And campaign to build the Deacon Joseph Zickgraf for those 50 and older, there is a Bible study. Community Center. The late Deacon Zickgraf “This place is a beehive on Sunday nights,” was a three-time mayor of Columbia City and commented Sister Rose Clare, on the many a beloved permanent deacon assigned to the programs offered on Sunday evenings at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in parish. Fort Wayne. The community center in his The parish operates a St. Vincent de Paul honor would provide gymnasium, kitchen and REDMAN Society food pantry, which offers emergency dining areas, and multipurpose gathering services. Parish Office Manager Jeanne space, as well as room for the St. Vincent de Plumbing and Heating Stefanko takes the pantry under her wing. Paul Society. The center will have the capacity •COMMERCIAL •INDUSTRIAL •RESIDENTIAL While visiting the local jail, where Father for teleconferencing services. 309 West Van Buren Street, Columbia City (888) 244-6311 Kramer routinely ministers, he was once told, The goal is to raise $1.1 million for the “Your food pantry people treat us like people.” center. A poster in the church narthex shows Congratulations from Mike and Chris Redman, Parishioners The plans for the sesquicentennial are com- $551,344 in the bank. ing to a pinnacle on Sunday, Oct. 24. Bishop Sister Rose Clare said of the jubilee cele- Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate the 10:30 bration: “It’s a wonderful time to give thanks a.m. Mass. A parish dinner for all the parish for all we have here in this parish. That’s what We Share the Joy of the Occasion of the will be catered after the Mass. jubilee is all about. It’s a time to give thanks That culminates a busy year of activities for God’s faithfulness to us during these 150 150th anniversary of the founding of that included a mission with Passionist priest, years and to enjoy the growth and the fellow- SAINT PAUL of the CROSS PARISH. Father Arthur Carrillo. St. Paul of the Cross is ship that has taken place here.” John and Bethann Buchanan the saint who also founded the Passionist Father Kramer added, “And to recognize Complete Car & Order. The saint’s feast day is Oct. 20. the contributions made by people of their time, Watercraft, Truck Collision In August, Catholic music composer David talent and treasure over the 150 years ... with Boat & Fiberglass Repair and Kauffman presented a concert and a retreat the heavenly assembly that we always call to Repairs day for journaling. The parish also held its worship with us at Mass.” Refinishing 2525 East Business 30 • Columbia City 46725 (260) 244-6105 www.buchananbodyshop.com 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 17, 2010 OCTOBER 17, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 15 WHO IS ST. ANDRÉ BESSETTE?

BY CATHERINE M. ODELL

Brother André Bessette as a novice Brother André Bessette took his Brother André Bessette is shown Brother André Bessette is shown This is the last portrait of Brother in 1870. final vows in 1874. in this 1920 photo at a visit to the in this 1925 photo at 80 years old. André Bessette. University of Notre Dame.

oseph Alfred Bessette (Brother task of supporting her 10 surviving keep them because of his fragile dicted that St. Joseph would one “I do not cure,” Brother André André) was the eighth of 12 children. She was soon forced to health. Though he could read and day be honored on that mountain, would vehemently insist when Jchildren born to Isaac and find homes for them all — except had a quick mind, his education the largest in the city of Montreal. people increasingly pointed him Clothilde Bessette who lived near for Alfred. Because of the boy’s was spotty, at best. André’s true work, however, out as a “miracle man.” “St. Montreal. Alfred was baptized poor health and inability to do hard In 1870, he joined the Holy began in an unpredicted way. As Joseph cures.” conditionally on the day he was physical labor, she kept him with Cross Brothers at St. Cesaire and he answered the door and greeted Eventually, the little brother’s born, Aug. 9, 1845. He was small her and lived with her sister. Two took the religious name “André.” visitors and the boys at the col- superiors allowed him to build a and suffering from a stomach ail- years later, however, Clothilde Brother André was initially lege, he often heard tales of sick- shrine to St. Joseph on the majestic ment that plagued him throughout died of tuberculosis at the age of assigned as a porter at Notre Dame ness and troubles. The little broth- Mount Royal. A small oratory his life. When Alfred was nine, his 43. Alfred was devastated but College for boys in Montreal. As er promised his prayers. began to draw the crowds and over father was killed by a falling tree. found comfort in prayer. he later joked in a self-deprecating Sometimes he would anoint sick the decades the magnificent St. Clothilde, a cheerful, loving From then on, the boy got by as style that was to become one of his visitors with St. Joseph’s oil. At a Joseph Oratory rose high above woman, soon buckled under the well as he could. As a young man trademarks, “When I joined this surprising rate, visitors began to the city. It was not completed until he tried different jobs but couldn’t community showed me the door report astonishing answers to 1967, 30 years after Brother and I remained there for 40 years.” prayer. Unexplainable healings André’s death in 1937. Brother In the window of his small office from deadly diseases. Dramatic André was beatified in 1982. near the front door, he set a small healings from depression. Today, St. Joseph’s Oratory and statue of St. Joseph turned towards Reconciliations in families the tomb of the little brother draw Mount Royal. André always pre- wounded for decades. 2 million visitors a year. St. André Bessette healed ‘Forever Learning’ founder, Father Louis J. Putz Holy Cross each afternoon BY CATHERINE M. ODELL priests at Notre for three hours. Dame. He did- “It was in all of my limbs, So, Father NOTRE DAME — The Oct. 17 n’t want to Putz took the canonization of Blessed Brother retire, and felt issue to God. André Bessette will remind some God still had shoulders, arms, “I said, Catholics in the diocese and work for him. ‘Lord, if you across the country of another The problem want me to con- beloved and saintly Holy Cross was his arthritis fingers, knees tinue this work man — the late Holy Cross ... for the elderly, Father Louis J. Putz. “It was in all — especially you’ve got to Father Putz, the founder of the of my limbs, show me a Forever Learning Institute and shoulders, arms, sign.’ I did not many other pioneering Catholic fingers, knees in the knees.” ask for a cure. social action initiatives, was — especially in ...” He wanted healed of crippling arthritis the knees,” to do whatever through Brother André’s interces- recalled Father FATHER LOUIS J. PUTZ, CSC God wanted sion in 1978. Putz. “I had had him to do. “So, In September 1979, Father it about three I asked for a Putz, then 72, told Today’s years and it was sign, not a mir- Catholic about his remarkable getting worse. I acle.” healing the year before at St. could not con- Right before Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal, tinue the work I was doing. It Labor Day, a bricklayer Father FATHER LOUIS J. PUTZ, CSC Canada. As Father Putz meant a lot of meetings, seeing a Putz knew asked him to go with explained, he’d been reluctantly lot of people, getting in and out him to St. Joseph’s Oratory in planning to retire to Holy Cross of cars.” Relying on painkilling ALL PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE MIDWEST PROVINCE ARCHIVES OF THE CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS House, the retirement facility for medications, he had to lie down PUTZ, PAGE 16 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 17, 2010 “I have not taken it,” smiled Putz. Putz added that he had once PUTZ met the simple French Canadian CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 doorkeeper who interceded for him. Louis Putz had been an 18- year-old seminarian in 1928, Montreal. The bricklayer was when the elderly brother came to also suffering from arthritis, but Notre Dame for a province meet- not as severely. Putz hadn’t been ing. Brother André had then been to the shrine Brother André ushered over to meet the founded in many years. He readi- awestruck seminarians. ly agreed. “You felt that you were meet- “We arrived in Montreal on ing a holy man,” remembered Tuesday, the day after Labor Father Putz. “It wasn’t because Day,” Father Putz said. “I said of anything he did or said, but Mass each day at the shrine for just because of his simplicity. He the next few days. After the third wasn’t trying to impress any- Mass on the third day, I was body. He let us know that he was cured. I left the altar and had no glad to meet us.” 3AINT-ARYS#OLLEGEs.OTRE$AME )NDIANA more pain. I felt completely dif- Shortly after his healing, ferent.” Father Putz was invited to estab- Ecstatic with the wonderful lish a Harvest House for the eld- news, the two men drove nonstop erly in Phoenix. He canceled his for 15 hours, back to Indiana and reservation at Holy Cross House Notre Dame. and packed his bags. A year later, in his office at Father Louis J. Putz continued Catholic Charities in South Bend, to serve the Church for almost 20 Father Louis Putz still sparkled more years. He died at 85 at with a special joy and deep grati- Notre Dame on June 24, 1998, tude. His friends were amazed at following a stroke. the way he could walk up and down stairs without clutching the banister. His mystified doctors saintmarys.edu had taken “all kinds of x-rays” and urged him to continue to take his medicine.

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Brother André’s approach to prayer was marked by simplicity and directness. “When praying,” he said, “one speaks to God as one speaks to a friend.” He prayed for those who visited him and also meditated intensely on the Passion of Christ. He urged others to pray with confidence and perseverance, while remaining open to God’s will.

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She planned to go to the canon- Bob Kloska with about his struggle that’s pinned to ization with her parents and with a photo of Holy the office wall at Holy Cross a group from Holy Cross Family College. The article ran with a BESSETTE Cross Brother Ministries in Easton, Mass. After photo of a bald but smiling, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 she gets her master’s degree next André Bessette, hopeful Bob Kloska. “Seven and spring, Bouffard hopes to begin a who will be can- a-half years ago, I was diagnosed career in campus ministry. onized a saint in with Hodgkin ‘s disease which is the only nun in her congregation Though Brother André obvi- the Catholic a lymphoma.” who will have gone to both ously never studied pastoral the- Church by Pope He went through brutal radia- Brother André’s beatification in ology, Bouffard says, “I can take Benedict XVI on tion and chemo treatments while 1982 in Rome and his canoniza- lessons from his life. He certainly Oct. 17. many people (including his wife tion. practiced the ministry of pres- and five children) prayed for his Working with immigrants ence. He listened to people’s sto- healing, and especially for the from many different backgrounds ries and always redirected praise intercession of Blessed Brother is a challenge, she said. They back to God.” André. have so many needs — just like The congregation of Holy Kloska, a South Bend native, the people Brother André minis- Cross “feels great pride and hap- said his awareness of Brother tered to. piness that our (Holy Cross) way André’s story started during his “Many people look at the big of life can lead to sanctity,” student days in Holy Cross photo we have of Brother André added Father André Léveillé, a schools. “I can’t even remember at the center and ask me, ‘Do you Holy Cross priest and chaplain ing. “I believed it as a child,” he statue of St. Joseph and knelt how I came to have a devotion to know him?’” Sister Maryanne for Holy Cross Village, a retire- recalled,” but when you are a down to pray.” Brother André.” What he does laughed. “I tell them that I didn’t ment community sponsored by man and studying theology, you André Léveillé was deeply remember, however, is that he know him personally but that I the Holy Cross Brothers near start to think: ‘Maybe this is touched. “I thought, ‘They’re still once assumed that he was in con- know him in my heart.” She has Holy Cross College. Like Brother superstition.’ That suspicion coming to ask Brother André and trol of his life and future. her own idea about how Brother André, Father Léveillé is French- evaporated as he began to read St. Joseph to help them.’ “I had more of a sense of my André might become a special Canadian. He is also a longtime everything he could find about Gradually, I came to the conclu- own accomplishments,” he saint, a spiritual hero for North student of the new saint’s life. the “Miracle Worker of sion that something supernatural explained. “I did all right in Americans, especially for immi- Father Léveillé’s connection to Montreal.” He also began spend- had happened in the ministry of school and played on the golf grants and those on the American Brother Andre dates to the day he ing time every Christmas at the Brother André. You can’t prove it team. With work ... I was always fringes. was born in 1946 in Ottawa. His huge shrine founded by Brother but you just know something able to do things.” Cancer and “A lot of people,” she pointed grandmother, he explained, sug- André. happened.” Brother André’s example provid- out, “think they have no worth. gested that his parents name him “Every night I would go into Robert Kloska, vice president ed a newer, truer perspective. They think they can’t do anything “André” after the Holy Cross the crypt church (of St. Joseph’s for Mission Advancement at Holy “When I got sick, it was all worthwhile. He was a simple brother whom Canadians had Oratory) and sit in the pew where Cross College, knows that out of my control,” Kloska porter for 40 years but God did unofficially “canonized” at his he (Brother André) would sit. ... Brother Andre’s example also led observed. “It’s when you’re total- wonderful things through him. death on Jan. 6, 1937. Over a One night, I saw this young man to a big change in life. Kloska ly helpless that God can really He is a marvelous model for peo- million people came to Brother come in who obviously had can- and his wife will be in Rome for work through you.” Brother ple who feel that they have noth- André’s funeral, Father Léveillé cer. You could see that all his hair canonization ceremonies along André was always deferring cred- ing to offer God or other people.” said. “In January! In Montreal!” was gone although the lights with other representatives of it for accomplishments to God Margaret Bouffard, a Notre Father Léveillé admits that he were turned low. He put his Holy Cross institutions. and to St. Joseph. “Before my ill- Dame theology graduate student hadn’t held on to the boyhood hands on the statue of Brother “I’ve had cancer three times,” ness, I wouldn’t have understood from Danbury, Conn., concurs. faith he’d had in Brother André André and put his head down to he said, pointing to a slightly yel- that as well.” St. André has much to teach us. as an instrument of God’s heal- pray. Then, he went over to the lowed Today’s Catholic article

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GUEST COMMENTARY BY MSGR. MICHAEL HEINTZ Catholic ecclesiology: A tour through ‘Lumen Gentium’ COMMENTARY

The following is part two in a series TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: aragraph 8 of the first chapter is critically important. In it, the relationship between Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Pthe visible institutional Church and the Mystical Body of Christ is clarified. Rather than as two co-existing (or worse, competing) realities, they actually comprise one complex reality. The visible structure or social make-up of the Church serves the Wayne-South Bend, who continue to give Spirit of Christ which gives it life. There is a reciprocity and complementarity Franciscan Friars of the most generously to help those who are in between the visible structures of the Church which are at the service of the Spirit’s need. May God bless and reward all of you. work in the Body and the Spirit who animates the visible structures. They do not and, Holy Land Custody The Good Friday Collection is a pontifical by definition, cannot work against each another. It is a symbiotic relationship, and the collection and is absolutely vital. This collec- visible structures of the Church are not merely circumstantial or accidental; Möhler grateful for donation tion helps support the Holy Land shrines and had written over a century earlier that this synergy between the Spirit and the Church I am in receipt of your check in the also the educational, pastoral and charitable was the guarantee of its faithfulness to the Gospel of Christ. Nonetheless, there is amount of $76,606.87 representing the gifts programs for the people there. The custody cares for the poorest social classes. I’m sure some tweaking or nuancing in “Lumen Gentium” of Pius’s earlier encyclical. Whereas of the people of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend to the Jerusalem Mother Church you are well aware that it is not easy to be a Pius had identified the Body of Christ with the Church rather absolutely, the council Christian today in the Holy Land. had made the relationship one of a less strict correspondence. The Mystical Body of for the 2010 Good Friday collection. This gift will not only assist in the preservation of the With deep appreciation, much gratitude Christ is, so to speak, a larger and, to some degree, more ambiguous reality. The visi- Holy Places but will also help the people to and a promise of prayer for you and the peo- ble Church is at its center. This is the meaning, I think, of the famous (and, during the whom the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Land ple of God in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- council, much debated) line, “this Church, constituted and organized as a society in Custody minister. South Bend, I am yours, the present world, subsists in (subsistit in) the Catholic Church, governed by the suc- In the name of the friars and those to Sincerely and gratefully, cessor of Peter and by the bishops in communion with him.” However, the text imme- whom they minister, I express our deepest Brother Joe Rogenski O.F.M. diately adds that there are many elements of truth and sanctification found outside the gratitude to you, Bishop Rhoades, and to our Commissary of the Holy Land visible, institutional Church. This reflects the healthy ambivalence about the “who’s sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Fort St. Louis Region in” and “who’s out” question which occupied so much of St. Augustine’s energies against the Donatists and Pelagians in the early 5th century; to paraphrase the doctor of grace: There are many whom the Church has whom God does not have and there are many whom God has whom the Church does not have. This is a crucial develop- ment: It is the theological foundation for the documents on religious liberty, ecu- Say it like you mean it menism, and non-Christian religions. et me tell you about something that Worth noting is the paradigm shift, the recovery and use of the scriptural idiom. continues to concern me, although I This idiom was embraced and developed in the Patristic period, most notably in don’t lose sleep over it. It is about Christian North Africa, where ecclesiology — perhaps more than Christology or the L THE our often-weak response or failure to Trinitarian questions — received significant attention and sustained reflection. respond to the prayers of the Mass. (This Tertullian, Cyprian, Arnobius, Optatus and Tyconius were the intellectual forebears concern probably comes from my liturgy CUTTING of Augustine (+ 430 A.D.), whose influence on the Latin Tradition is third only to coordinator hat.) I often wonder how many Jesus and Paul — and to a large degree it is Augustine’s reading of Paul which has Catholics really know the significance of EDGE shaped the Western Church. In the Latin tradition, the Church is the Body of Christ, saying “Amen” at the end of liturgical SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC held together by what Augustine referred to as the “glue” of charity. And that is why prayers and especially when receiving the Cyprian (+258 A.D.), in his little treatise on the unity of the Church, railed against Eucharist. his rigorist opponents, who, he claims, had sinned by separating themselves from the This was brought home to me again ment of our belief in what the Catholic larger community. For Cyprian, schism was not primarily a matter of dissent or dis- recently when I had the occasion to serve Church teaches. It is a sign of our unity as obedience, it was a violation of communio — a sin against charity and thus against as an extraordinary minister of the Catholics. This is why those preparing to the very Body of Christ. We find in Cyprian an intense sense of how Church and Eucharist. Many people came up to become members do not partake of the Eucharist until they are received into the Eucharistic communio are inextricably connected. receive Communion and looked at me like they didn’t know what to respond when I Church. The second chapter of “Lumen Gentium” draws its title (and theological inspira- Our “Amen” is a state- tion) from 1 Peter 2:9-10: “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood ... once you said, “The body of Christ.” Some said noth- ment of our faith. Any were no people, now you are God’s people.” Underpinning this chapter is the bibli- time we say “Amen” at cal concept of communal vocation and salvation — and an implicit rejection of indi- ing. Others said “Thank you” or words similar to the end of prayers or vidualism: God calls, God saves and God’s salvation is experienced in and through Some said nothing. when receiving the sacra- community. Faith may be intensely personal, but it is never private. Extrapolating on that. Still others gave a weak “Amen.” ments we proclaim that the text of Peter, the document then speaks of the common or baptismal priesthood By now you might Others said ‘Thank you’ or we believe what is said or shared by all who experience the waters of regeneration and the anointing of the think I am being too done. It is important to Spirit: This priesthood is described by “Lumen Gentium” in the following way: The picky, but it is very words similar to that. respond with some enthu- baptized are (a) to offer spiritual sacrifices; (b) to proclaim God’s works as the one important to respond siasm. who has called them out of darkness into light; (c) to persevere in a life of prayer; when we receive Each time we receive (d) to offer themselves as a living sacrifice to God; (e) to bear witness to Christ Communion and at other Still others gave Christ in the Eucharist we wherever they may be and to “give an account for the hope which is in them.” This times during the Mass. are given another oppor- is clearly rooted in Baptism and cannot occur apart from Baptism. The document is When the priest or tunity to proclaim our also emphatic that both the baptized and the ordained share in the one priesthood of Eucharistic minister pre- a weak “Amen.” faith in a public way. Jesus Christ. However, while both baptized and ordained share in Christ’s priest- sents us with Holy Hopefully, understanding hood, the distinction between them is not merely one of degree; the sacramental Communion, our the meaning of all our character of ordained ministry distinguishes it from, but does not exalt it over, the “Amen” is a public dec- actions during the cele- baptismal priesthood. In fact, the ordained Priesthood is ordered to the service of the laration that we believe bration of Mass will help baptismal priesthood. The vocation of the ordained ministry is to nurture, shepherd that this bread and wine us become more con- scious of what we do and why we do it. and form God’s priestly people, and on their behalf to offer the Eucharist in persona are truly the Body and Blood of the Lord, not just symbols of His presence. It is a This awareness can prevent us from falling Christi. “Lumen Gentium” is careful to maintain, however, that the faithful have a into the trap of just going through the real and active share in the Eucharistic offering; they are not merely passive witness- statement of our faith in Christ and what our faith teaches. motions of the liturgy and the Mass. es to some priestly action. The dynamic witness of God’s priestly people in the The Mass is the central and most world is strengthened by the sacraments and the life of virtue. Here again, Baptism When I served as a campus minister at a large university, students who brought important prayer of the Church. It is good is pivotal: Through adoption into God’s family, the baptized are empowered to live to take some time to reflect on what we do out their priesthood; in fact, Baptism is a prerequisite for genuine worship in spirit friends to Mass at the Student Center often asked me why the Church did not want each Sunday when we come together to and truth. It is only because of Jesus Christ that our relationship to God as Father is other Christians to receive the Eucharist, celebrate the Eucharist. possible. And it is by their Baptism that believers, prompted by the Spirit, are even though some truly believed in the enabled to profess, in word and deed, their faith in Jesus Christ. The baptized faith- real presence in the Sacrament. I tried to Sister Margie Lavonis,CSC, a former campus ful, ordained and lay, each share in the priestly, prophetic and kingly work of Christ, explain that when we receive Holy minister and vocation director, works for the the High Priest of the New Covenant. Communion we not only receive the Body Sisters of the Holy Cross communications and Blood of the Lord but it is also a state- department. [email protected]. OCTOBER 17, 2010 COMMENTARY 19 The printed word: Meeting looks Cyprus has Christian at challenges for Catholic press sites pertaining to Paul

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The cations professionals Oct. 7, said Catholic Church obviously that despite the “multiplication of and Barnabas believes it has an important mes- antennas, dishes and satellites,” the sage to share with the world. And printed word is still essential for THE What are the Christian sites pertaining with relatively easy access to the communication, especially for a to St.Paul and St.Barnabas on the printing press, the airwaves and Church community that draws its VATICAN island of Cyprus? HIRE the Internet, it would seem that inspiration from Scripture. LETTER In the Acts of the Apostles in communicating the Gospel would “The search for truth must be the New Testament, St. Paul and HISTORY be easier than ever today. pursued by Catholic journalists CINDY WOODEN St. Barnabas are residing at In North America and Europe, with passionate minds and hearts, Antioch in Syria (now Antakya in especially, the Church has relied but also with the professionalism Turkey), the third largest city of FATHER RICHARD HIRE for decades on the Catholic press of competent workers with suffi- the Roman empire at this time. makes little or no attempt to help to provide the faithful with news, cient and effective instruments,” Paul and Barnabas were chosen to people understand what is happen- information and the perspective he said. go on their first missionary jour- ing or what it means for their lives. unearth the saint’s remains from a they need to understand the The Pontifical Council for ney. They left Antioch and went The job of a journalist, he said, lonely spot marked by a carob tree. Church’s position on a variety of Social Communications invited down to the port of Seleucia on the is to channel the flow of informa- The archbishop indeed found a cat- current political, social and ethical journalists and communications Mediterranean Sea. From here tion in a way that helps people acomb matching the description issues. experts from 85 countries to the they set sail for the island of make sense of it. And the job of a and containing what could well Church officials, though, recog- Vatican Oct. 4-7 for a congress on Cyprus. On their arrival in Catholic journalist is to help read- have been the bones of Barnabas, nize that even as opportunities to the Catholic press. Salamis, they proclaimed the ers evaluate events in light of clasping a mildewed copy of the communicate expand, its message Pope Benedict said that while Gospel in the Jewish synagogues. is often muffled. new media can help spread infor- Church teaching. Gospel of St. Matthew to his chest. In ancient Roman times, The Acts of the Apostles then Pope Benedict XVI, meeting mation, often it is focused on Salamis was Cyprus’s main com- Catholic journalists and communi- attention-grabbing images and says that Paul and Barnabas trav- LETTER, PAGE 20 mercial center. St. Barnabas was a eled over the whole island of native son of Salamis. He is credit- Cyprus as far as Paphos where ed with introducing Christianity to they preached the Gospel to the Cyprus. He was martyred here by governor Sergius Paulus. A Jewish We must trust God stoning c. A.D. 75. The ruins of magician or sorcerer objected to ancient Salamis is an extensive Paul’s teaching, so Paul temporari- archaeological site. Here you see ly blinded him. The governor was the staff. the gymnasium, baths, the odeion, For the second reading, the Reflection impressed and believed in Christ. THE the amphitheater holding 5,000 M. Dubin says that, although Paul Church turns to the Second The readings from Exodus and people, a Roman villa, Byzantine Epistle to Timothy. As was the was successful in converting the SUNDAY St. Luke’s Gospel this weekend cisterns, the Temple of Zeus, basil- governor, he seems to have had a case in past readings, this week- easily can create several rather icas, a stadium, the early city walls end’s selection reassures hard time combating the pagan simplistic, childish and incorrect and a marketplace. goddess Aphrodite’s love-cult at GOSPEL Timothy, and challenges him, in views of God. Exodus might give At Salamis you can visit the his task of discipleship and of Paphos and was reputedly MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION the impression that some seem- monastery and museum of the scourged for his troubles on the serving as a bishop. The reading ingly foolish and unrelated ges- Apostle Barnabas. M. Dubin says a stresses that Jesus alone is the site of the Byzantine basilica ture, such as holding arms aloft, monastic community first grew up called Ayia Kiriaki. hope of the redeemed, indeed of will guarantee God’s help in a here in the fifth century A.D. fol- all people. Here you see extensive fourth- 29th Sunday in crisis. It is an invitation to magic, lowing the discovery of the pur- century A.D. mosaics and some St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes not to a trusting relationship with ported tomb of St. Barnabas. Funds Ordinary Time the last reading. In first century columns, including one called “St. the divine person, Almighty God. were provided for the construction Paul’s Pillar,” because of the tradi- Palestine, widows were very vul- St. Luke’s Gospel then can be by the Byzantine emperor. The nerable. Poverty was rampant. tion that St. Paul was tied to it and Lk 18:1-8 construed to suggest that people Arabs destroyed this church in the scourged. At Paphos they have There was no “social safety net.” must flood the kingdom of heav- seventh century. The present he Book of Exodus is the Since women could not inherit also uncovered an extensive com- en with thundering calls to be church and cloister date from 1756. plex of Roman buildings with source of this weekend’s from husbands under the law, answered with the response the first reading. One of the Near this monastery stands a small, exquisite floor mosaics on ancient T they had to rely upon their chil- person wants. undecorated little mausoleum- first five books of the Hebrew mythology considered perhaps the dren to survive. Virtually nothing Instead, these readings call us chapel, shaded by a carob tree and Bible, its concepts attributed to was available to a woman to best in the eastern Mediterranean. to develop an attitude about prayer erected in the 1950s over a cata- Other sites of Paphos include a Moses himself. As such, it is part make her own living. that is both humble and trusting. of the Torah, or the fundamental comb that is the presumed tomb of lighthouse, the marketplace, a cas- Therefore the woman in this In humility, we realize we can do Barnabas. Stairs lead down to document of Judaism. story surely was desperate. It is tle, the old customs house, the little on our own. We can do some rock-cut chambers with room for Roman odeion and Turkish baths. As its title implies, its focus is easy to assume that, frantic things, but we cannot fully control upon the flight of the Hebrew six bodies. Tradition says this tomb before her circumstances, she our destiny. As did Moses, we was discovered when St. Barnabas people from Egypt, where they boldly confronted this judge. It must depend on God. appeared in a dream to the arch- Father Richard Hire is had been enslaved, to the land also was a time when women pastor of St. We also must trust God, even bishop of Salamis and bid him Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse. promised them by God as a were not expected to speak, in moments of great concern. haven and as their own home- indeed rarely to be seen. Unlike the indifferent judge, God land, a land “flowing with milk The judge is hardly admirable. will provide for us, giving us and honey.” Evidently he was a minor judge, what we cannot achieve our- The journey from Egypt to the and a Jew. The Torah would have selves, life eternal. Promised Land was not at all required him to be particularly easy. First, the natural elements solicitous about widows. Yet he themselves seemed often to assail was not at all interested in this READINGS Luke the refugees. Then, the fleeing widow. He at last acted as much Sunday: Ex 17:8-13 Ps 121:1-8 2 Tm Hebrews encountered hostile to save his own image before the 3:14-4:2 Lk 18:1-8 first century human forces. Dissidents among community as to still her Monday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b Ps 145:10- them sowed seeds of confusion Crosiers October 18 entreaties. 13,17-18 Lk 10:1-9 and alarm. Armies pursued them. Jesus uses the story to illus- Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22 Ps 85:9-14 Lk This weekend’s reading is trate a lesson about God. 12:35-38 Early historians said this author of the third Gospel and the Acts of about one such encounter. The Constant, loud pleas will not the Apostles was born to a pagan family in Antioch (Turkey) and Hebrews had to fight. Only when finally weary God. But, unlike Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12 (Ps) Is 12:2-3, Moses held aloft the staff given the judge, God will be merciful. 4b-6 Lk 12:39-48 converted to Christianity. According to Paul’s letters and Acts, he him by God did the people pre- He has promised mercy. But, to Thursday: Eph 3:14-21 Ps 33:1-2, 4- was a doctor and Paul’s companion during his later journeys and vail. After a while, Moses, by this ask God for mercy, anyone must 5, 11-12, 18-19 Lk 12:49-53 imprisonment in Rome. Luke’s New Testament writings in Greek time old and weary, could no believe in God and in God’s Friday: Eph 4:1-6 Ps 24:1-4b, 5-6 Lk longer lift his hands. So, his promise to be merciful. 12:54-59 were for gentiles, extending to them the salvation promised to brother, Aaron, the first high Saturday: Eph 4:7-16 Ps 122:1-5 Lk Israel. He is the patron of physicians and surgeons and, because of a priest, and Hur, another faithful 13:1-9 legend that he painted a Marian icon, of painters. disciple, held up his arms with 20 COMMENTARY OCTOBER 17, 2010 Praying for Christopher Hitchens SCRIPTURE SEARCH erhaps you’ve heard of Dylan fanatic). And for Waugh, the Christopher Hitchens. He is a author of, among many other nov- Gospel for October 24, 2010 PBritish writer and cultural els, “A Handful of Dust” and Luke 18:9-14 commentator who lives and works “Helena,” Hitchens has almost WORD in Washington, D.C. For decades unlimited enthusiasm. And here’s Following is a word search based on the Gospel now, he has been observing the why I say I was surprised: Both ON reading for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle political/societal scene and writing Dylan and Waugh are inescapably about it in a particularly insightful, religious writers. In fact, I would FIRE C: examples of how people pray – and are heard. The witty and acerbic manner. Early in argue that it is impossible to under- words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. his career, he was something of a stand and appreciate their work FATHER ROBERT BARRON Trotskyite, but in the years follow- apart from the deeply Biblical sensi- PARABLE RIGHTEOUS DESPISED ing September 11th, he emerged as bility that they share. In songs from TEMPLE PRAY PHARISEE a strong advocate of the Iraq war all parts of his career — “A Hard have a significance that no one on OTHER TAX COLLECTOR AM NOT LIKE and, much to the chagrin of his col- Rain’s Gonna Fall,” “Blowin’ in the the scene today could even in prin- FAST A WEEK TITHES leagues on the left, a supporter of Wind,” “All Along the ciple grasp? Probably. HIS EYES HEAVEN BEAT George W. Bush. He is best Watchtower,” “New Morning,” But what struck me with partic- ular power as I surveyed the HIS BREAST MERCIFUL A SINNER known, certainly, for his recent “Gotta Serve Somebody,” “Every I TELL YOU EXALTS HUMBLED contributions as a critic of religion. Grain of Sand” — Dylan draws on Catholic media was that the vast, His book “God is Not Great: How the Scriptures, and Waugh’s vast majority of Catholics reported Religion Poisons Everything” “Brideshead Revisited” is one of the Hitchens’s disease and then, with JUST PRAYER appeared a couple of years ago and greatest celebrations of Catholicism transparent sincerity, urged people proved to be a bestseller. Since the in all of modern literature. I confess to pray for him. In making that rec- publication of this text, Hitchens I began to wonder whether, despite ommendation, of course, they were TFDESP I SEDMX on very sure ground indeed. Jesus has travelled the country debating a his brassy atheism, Mr. Hitchens TAEBPAS I NNER series of religious thinkers — didn’t have a good deal of sensitivi- said, “love your enemies; bless Christian, Muslim and Jewish — ty to things religious. those who curse you; pray for SSXHORLWERRF those who maltreat you. meeting them with an extremely Well this very thought was on ATACXAAKJECS swift mind and wickedly barbed my mind when word came out last Christopher Hitchens is undoubted- tongue. Along with Sam Harris, week that Hitchens was suffering ly the enemy of Christianity — EDLKOB I YTH I U even of Christians — but he is also Daniel Dennett and Richard from esophageal cancer, a particu- RDT JELPMETFO Dawkins, he is one of the “four larly aggressive and unforgiving a child of God, loved into being horsemen” of the New Atheism, form of the disease. I realize that and destined for eternal life. BES I TELLYOUE the movement that advocates an certain believers couldn’t resist the Therefore, followers of Jesus must SLJOTAWEEKLT aggressive, take-no-prisoners temptation to see in this misfortune pray for him and want what is best approach to the claims of faith. I the avenging hand of God: The one for him. Hitchens seeks by means I BNANHELCAXH think it’s fair to say that Hitchens is who for so long blasphemed God of specious argument, insinuation, playing today the role that another was now getting his just reward. and sometimes plain smear-tactics HMNEVAEHGTOG to undermine religion. He ought to brilliant Englishman, Bertrand But it’s always a very tricky busi- AUVSEYES I HOI Russell, played nearly a century ness to interpret the purpose of the be opposed, vigorously, with ago, namely, that of religion’s pub- divine providence. After all, plenty counter-argument and clarification PHAR I SEEHGXR of fact. But all the while, he ought lic enemy number one. of good, even saintly, people die © 2010 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com Just a few weeks ago, I picked prematurely from terrible diseases to be respected. One of the greatest up Hitchens’s latest, an autobiogra- all the time, and lots of atheists and Catholic apologists of all time, G.K. Chesterton, debated the phy entitled “Hitch-22.” The book is vile sinners live long prosperous October 53 Slows his judgment a lot like the man: By turns funny, lives before dying peacefully in agnostic George Bernard Shaw up and down England, and their argu- he 17, 24 & 31 2010 54 Pigpen strange, deeply wise, infuriating, their beds. Hitchens’s disease is 55 Cell stuff ments were often pointed and outrageous, critical, sometimes just indeed ingredient in God’s provi- c w 56 Have dinner aggressive; but after the debates, t plain baffling — and never dull. dence, since, at the very least, it ross ord the two friends could be seen Something that surprised and was permitted by the one whose 12 3 4 56 7 8910 DOWN drinking and laughing together. intrigued me was Hitchens’s affec- wisdom “stretches from end to end 11 12 13 14 1 Admiral (abbr.) tion for two of my own literary mightily.” But what it means and That’s a model of how a Christian 2 Reverence for God heroes, Bob Dylan and Evelyn why it was allowed remain essen- treats his intellectual opponents. 15 16 17 3 Radiation unit So read Christopher Hitchens; 4 Two men offered Waugh. He echoes a number of top tially opaque to us. Might it be an 18 19 20 21 disagree with him and get angry in Temple critics in saying that Dylan should occasion for the famous atheist to 22 23 24 25 26 be mentioned along with T.S. Eliot reconsider his position? Perhaps. with him; defend the faith against 5 Easter month his attacks. And pray for him. 27 28 29 6 Visionary and W.H. Auden as one of the poet- Might it be the means by which 7 Play (2 wds.) ic giants of the 20th-century. (Now Hitchens comes to think more 30 31 32 33 34 8 Christ I’ve said something like that for deeply about the ultimate meaning Father Robert Barron is the founder 35 36 9 Woke up years, but people usually just write of things? Could be. Might it bring of Word on Fire Minsitries 10 DNA part 37 38 39 40 me off as an overly enthusiastic others to faith? Maybe. Might it www.wordonfire.org. 12 Without incline 41 42 43 19 Large

44 45 46 47 48 49 50 21 Hamburger holder 22 Cycles per second to the identity and mission of the nications works in the Internet age. 51 52 53 Catholic press itself. The World Wide Web isn’t simply 23 Tint LETTER 54 55 56 24 Bard’s “before” The participating journalists an electronic slate where a news- 25 Part of Hispaniola CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 echoed the call for the Catholic paper can be posted instead of © 2010 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 29 Belonging to press to see its role as service to being printed. Based on these readings: 2 Tim 3:14-4:2; Lk 1:1-8 the Baptist the Church and to the truth, but The Internet, and especially and 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18: Lk 18: 9-14 and Lk 19:1-10 31 Pompous Organizing the congress, the they also insisted that they can’t do blogs and social media such as 32 Licensed pontifical council actually tried their jobs without honesty and Facebook have created a new style ACROSS 26 Explosive igniter practical nurse something a bit novel for a Vatican transparency on the part of Church of communications that is interac- 27 Cat rumble 33 Exact Audio Copy meeting: It filled the speakers’ leaders. tive, something most institutional 1 Retired group 28 Type of Southern food (abbr.) slots mostly with people who actu- Jesuit Father Federico Church efforts have never encour- 5 ___ Wednesday 30 Diocese 34 Attempt ally work in the media. Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, aged. 8 Navy lawyer 31 Belted constellation 35 Adversary, as The few bishops and Vatican told the congress that communica- The Catholic bloggers, newspa- 11 Snow White 32 “___ my people go!” in widow’s companion officials who did speak at the con- tion can be effective only if the per editors and Web site operators 35 Fizz 36 (Holy) writings 13 Pod vegetable 37 Not tall, like Zacchaeus messenger — whether an individ- at the conference said people today 36 Mast ference work with the media on a 14 Nathan’s parable 37 Scat! 38 Shakespeare’s King regular basis. ual or an institution — is credible, — especially those under 35 — animal 39 Babyhood, as Timothy’s 40 “___ my sheep.” Archbishop Claudio Maria and as the fallout of the clerical expect to be able to pose questions, 15 Olympic trophy 41 Winding cloths 41 Looks upon Celli, president of the council, said sex abuse scandal has shown, the replies and comments. The Catholic 16 Priest (abbr.) 43 Administrative (abbr.) 42 Rotate the Catholic press faces the same only way to be credible is to be Church clearly wants to draw peo- 17 (Descendant) of 44 Long time 46 Resort hotel challenges of falling subscriptions, transparent. ple into parish life and encourage Abraham 45 Highs 48 Means “exalted” plummeting ad revenues and com- But the Catholic journalists, them to share their faith with oth- 18 Thanksgiving tuber 47 Rub out in Arabic petition from Internet sites that mostly laypeople, also tried to ers, but opening even a tiny com- 20 Reprimand 51 Sin 49 __ Francisco most newspapers are facing. But it drive home to the Church officials ment box on an “official” Church 22 Fast feline 52 Pinch 50 Window of soul also faces challenges tied directly a need to recognize how commu- Web site is still seen as too risky. Answer Key can be found on page 23 OCTOBER 17, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21

ANCILLA BASEBALL TEAMS UP WITH J.E.S.S.E. The Ancilla College, Donaldson, baseball team continued their long history of working with Plymouth-based Joint Educational Services in Special Education (J.E.S.S.E.) on Friday, Oct. 8, when they invited J.E.S.S.E. students to spend the day playing base- Sports ball with them at Charger Field in Donaldson. Top-four seeds continue as ICCL football teams post-season advances close regular season score with 18 seconds remaining Ready for championship playoffs BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN on the clock. McHenry had anoth- er score for the Knights, while combination of McFadden and FORT WAYNE — The top-four Jeremy Kolonji and Noah Coonan BY JOE KOZINSKI Drinkall. seeded football teams in the both had touchdown runs for the The defenses of both squads Catholic Youth League (CYO) all Panthers. Coonan added a scoring SOUTH BEND — Long drives stood their ground and fought in won their first round playoff game strike to Billy Backstrom to make and missed opportunities would be the trenches never giving up as expected, but not easily, by any the final, 18-14. the theme as the Inter-City enough dirt for their opponents means. Intense battles and near JAT’s Eric Downey summed it Catholic League closed its regular liking. upsets were the story of the day in up, “As a coach, I was very proud season with the only two unbeaten One of the biggest plays came several of the matchups as the of how my players did not give up teams matched up for the champi- after a big Crusader stop forced 2010 post-season kicked off at the any time during the game and onship crown at Saint Joseph’s the Panthers to punt late in the University of Saint Francis on fought hard until the High School. fourth. Page kicked the ball deep an unseasonably warm end.” He reported The first possession of the toward the Notre Dame campus Oct. 10. other highlights game was a wonderful double- and after taking an “Irish” bounce Both the fifth- including the digit drive engineered by the St. landed 55 yards past the line of place St. Joe/St. hard-hitting Anthony/St. Joseph (South scrimmage coming to rest at the Elizabeth/St. play of Bend)/St. Pius X Panthers mixing 13. Aloysius/St. Luke the talents of running backs Sean After that the Crusaders would Therese (JAT) Dippold, MICHELLE CASTLEMAN McFadden, Justin Drinkall and mount one more valiant effort only team and the sev- who ran Jacque Jacquay comes up with a their lengthy quarterback Camden to see the ball cradled by Page on enth finish, St. hard all big catch from St. John the Bohn. an interception as time expired John the Baptist, day get- Baptist, New Haven, quarterback The drive would fall short as making the final, 6-0, Panthers. New Haven, teams ting valu- the Holy Cross/Christ the King “The Crusaders are a great Colten Painter early in the first were beaten handily able first Crusaders’ defense toughened and team and really kept us out of a during the regular downs when round tournament game against a Bohn pass fell incomplete on rhythm,” commented Panther season by their first- JAT needed St. Charles. The score gave the fourth and seven at the 25-yard skipper Kevin Sandor. “Though round tournament oppo- them most and Raiders a 14-8 lead, which they line. we were struggling offensively, nent. However, both underdogs making big tackles to held onto until the final minutes The white and blue clad our defense did an outstanding job seemed to use that to their advan- stop St. Vincent’s drives. of regulation. Crusaders would get their chance making adjustments.” tage in the post-season rematch, “Luke made a big stop keeping and promptly ripped off a 15-yard “Our offense and defensive line turning the tables this time and the Panthers from scoring on a run by back Brendan Connelly fol- fought hard all day, I think that dominating their foes until the long pass, causing a fumble and Also keeping fans on the edge lowed by another 15-yard pick up. lineman Nick Reth really distin- very end. recovering it to give us the ball of their seats, the St. John, New The Crusaders continued the guished himself by his play JAT’s stand-out, Jordan back,” Downey explained. Haven, Raiders took the Cardinals impressive drive on the shoulders today,” Sandor explained. “Truth McHenry, scored on the first play He added, “Our offensive and from St. Charles to overtime. At of Connelly and took the ball be told, it was a total team effort.” of the game as the Knights lined defensive lines played hard all day. the end of regulation the score- inside the five on a keeper by “For us it was a tale of missed up against St. Vincent and led for We didn’t give up and were board read, 14-14. The Raiders Peter Rymsza all but sealing a opportunities, we just didn’t find the remaining four quarters until marching down the field when had controlled the tempo of the score. 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