50¢ February 26, 2012 Volume 86, No. 8 GO DIGITAL todayscatholicnews.org todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend CLICK ON CIRCULATION ’’ No time TTODAYODAYSS CCATHOLICATHOLIC for retirement Retirement ‘far and away’ from boring Pope creates 22 new cardinals, Pages 9-13 including three from US, Canada ‘Ad limina’ visit highlights BY CINDY WOODEN In Truth and Charity VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI cre- ated 22 new cardinals from 13 countries — including Page 2 three from the United States and Canada — placing red hats on their heads and calling them to lives of even greater love and service to the Church. The churchmen who joined the College of Cardinals Feb. 18 included Cardinals Timothy M. More HHS Dolan of New York; Edwin F. O’Brien, grand master mandate reaction of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem and former archbishop of Baltimore; and In defense of religious liberties Thomas C. Collins of Toronto. In their first official act in their new role, the Pages 3-4 new cardinals were asked to join their peers in giv- ing the pope their opinion, in writing, on the can- onization of seven new saints, including Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, an American Indian, and Blessed Scouts honor Marianne Cope of Molokai, Hawaii. The pope announced at the consistory that the chaplain canonization ceremony would be celebrated Oct. 21 at the Vatican. Father Steinacker receives Cardinal Collins said, “I am delighted that my first action as a cardinal was to join with the College of St. George Award Cardinals in affirming the canonization of Blessed Page 7 Kateri Tekakwitha, who has been such an inspiration for the people of our First Nations and so many others in Canada and the United States.” Cardinal Dolan also mentioned the consultation on CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING the canonization of Blessed Kateri, who was born in Pope Benedict embraces Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York after presenting him with a Edith Stein what is now New York state, and Mother Marianne, red biretta during a consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Feb. 18. The pope created 22 new cardinals from 13 countries — including two from the United States and one from Conference CARDINALS, PAGE 20 Canada. Blueprint for success Page 8 Bishop Rhoades returns rejuvenated from ‘ad limina’ visit to Rome

BY KAY COZAD Human Services (HHS) and its subsequent “accommodation” for Catholic institutions. Bishop Rhoades began the conference FORT WAYNE — A travel weary but by distributing rosaries and holy cards exuberant Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, who blessed by Pope Benedict XVI to the disembarked from his 21-hour trip home delight of all the students present. He told from Rome Saturday, Feb. 18, appeared those congregated that this trip was his pleased to find a welcome home party anx- first “ad limina” visit with Pope Benedict iously awaiting his return. Led by almost a as a bishop, though he said he had met the dozen students from Bishop Dwenger High pope on previous occasions. School, replete with a welcome home sign, The “ad limina” visit, which occurs a band of diocesan parishioners and local every five years, is an obligation of dioc- media gathered to usher the bishop back esan bishops, following the tradition of St. home. Paul’s visits to St. Peter, the first pope of A press conference was held at the the Catholic Church. He spoke of the three Fort Wayne International Airport where purposes of the visit that included meeting the bishop’s flight had landed to address with the Holy Father, praying at the tombs KAY COZAD not only the highlights of his 10-day of Sts. Peter and Paul and meeting with Bishop Kevin C Rhoades is greeted by students from “ad limina” visit to Vatican City, but to officials of the dicasteries or departments Bishop Dwenger High School, who met him at the Fort clarify the Church’s position on the recent of the Roman Curia. mandate on female contraception issued Wayne International Airport on Feb. 18 as he returned recently by the Department of Health and RETURN, PAGE 4 from his 10 day “ad limina” visit to Rome.

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EDITOR: Tim Johnson am writing this column on the plane NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad on my flight home from the ad limina visit in Rome. It is a long day of travel: Ifrom Rome to Atlanta, then Atlanta to Fort Editorial Department Wayne. PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan I thoroughly enjoyed my first ad limina FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, visit. In many ways, it was like a spiri- Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, tual retreat, something I did not expect. Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Our daily Masses at different Basilicas Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister in Rome, as well as time for prayer each day in these beautiful churches, were a Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski, highlight for me. We had three Masses Vince LaBarbera and Deb Wagner in Saint Peter’s Basilica in the course of the ten days: at the altars of the tombs Business Department of Saint Peter, Blessed John Paul II, and BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride Blessed John XXIII. We celebrated the PHOTOS PROVIDED BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Mass at the tomb of Blessed John Paul II on February 11th, the 37th anniversary While at the “ad limina” visit in Rome, Bishop BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and diocesan seminar- [email protected] of Bishop D’Arcy’s 37th anniversary Kevin C. Rhoades meets with students studying of episcopal ordination. Bishop D’Arcy abroad from Saint Mary’s College. ian Royce Gregerson are shown in the sacristy of St. Peter Basilica in Rome. Advertising Sales was one of the main concelebrants at that Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) Mass. We congratulated and prayed for Clergy; and the Bishop D’Arcy on that special occasion. (260) 456-2824 Congregation for I was happy to be the principal cel- each Mass and Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) Catholic Education; ebrant on our final day at the Mass at the Apostolic in many visits to (574) 234-0687 the tomb of Blessed John XXIII. This Signatura; the churches, I remem- Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org year, on October 11th, we will celebrate Pontifical Council bered the faithful the 50th anniversary of his opening the for the Family; of our diocese Published weekly except the fourth Second Vatican Council. On that day, the and the Pontifical in my prayers. I Sunday in June, second and fourth universal Church will begin the celebra- Council for the New prayed especially weeks in July and August, the first tion of the “Year of Faith.” for the sick, for week of September and last week Evangelization. We also celebrated Masses at the three Our meeting with those in special in December by the Diocese of Fort other Major Basilicas in Rome: Saint Paul Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun the Holy Father need, and for those St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. outside the Walls; Saint Mary Major, and was certainly the who no longer Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, Saint John Lateran. 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Saint Peter “to confirm the brethren in the the founder of the Congregation of Holy The Cardinals, Bishops, priests, religious, faith,” we as bishops, successors of the Cross, whom we pray will soon be canon- and laity of the various dicasteries who apostles, felt truly confirmed in the faith ized a saint. Among the Saint Mary’s stu- met with us already knew a lot about our by Pope Benedict, the successor of Saint dents I had dinner with were four wonder- situation and that of the Church in the Peter. ful young women from our diocese: Ana United States. It was good to share our One very positive aspect of the ad Diaz-Aguilar, Samantha Marley, Ashley thoughts, to ask questions, and to discuss limina was the time spent with brother Stopczynski, and Devree Stopczynski. I issues of mutual concern. bishops from our ecclesiastical region. It thank the directors of the Saint Mary’s The following are the dicaster- was a good opportunity to get to know Rome program for their warm welcome: ies that I visited during the ad limina: one another better, not only at the Vatican Dr. Portia Prebys and Meagan McHugh. the Congregation for the Doctrine meetings, but also over meals and social As we begin this holy season of Lent, of the Faith; the Congregation for time. These conversations and our daily may we be diligent in our works of pen- Divine Worship and the Sacraments; prayer together strengthened our frater- ance and charity! May our Lord purify the Congregation for Institutes of nity and collegiality. our hearts of sin so that we will be pre- Consecrated Life and Societies of During free time, I took some good pared to celebrate worthily the Paschal Apostolic Life; the Congregation long walks in the city, visiting favorite Feast at Easter! for Bishops; the Congregation for sites from my student days in Rome. 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Permanece importante para nuestra Iglesia proteger a los niños y jóvenes adultos de los actos ublic chedule of Report abuse maléficos del abuso. Abusar a un niño es pecado. P S La Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend permanece biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS t remains important for our Church to protect comprometida en mantener y seguir sus directrices, children and young persons from the evils of pólizas y procedimientos que fueron implementados abuse. To abuse a child is a sin. The Diocese para la Protección de Niños/as y Personas Jóvenes. Iof Fort Wayne-South Bend remains committed to Esto se puede observar en la página cibernética de upholding and following its guidelines, policies and la Diócesis, www.diocesefwsb.org bajo la sección procedures that were implemented for the Protection de Ambiente Seguro “Safe Enviornment.” • Sunday, Feb. 26, 2 p.m. — Rite of Election, Cathedral of of Children and Young People. These can be Si usted tiene razón para creer que un niño the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne reviewed on the diocese’s website, www.diocesef- puede ser victima de abuso o negligencia, la ley de • Sunday, Feb. 26, 10 p.m. — Mass at Keough Hall, wsb.org under “Safe Environment.” Indiana requiere que usted reporte esto a las autori- University of Notre Dame If you have reason to believe that a child may dades civiles. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce • Monday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. — All Schools Mass, Joyce be a victim of child abuse or neglect, Indiana law fue abusado, ya sea niño o persona joven por un Center, University of Notre Dame requires that you report this to civil authorities. If adulto, lo animamos a que notifique las autoridades • Tuesday, Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m. — Presbyteral Council you or someone you know was abused as a child civiles apropiadas de ese abuso. También, si el ale- Meeting, Sacred Heart Rectory, Warsaw or young person by an adult, you are encouraged gado abusador es o fue un sacerdote o diacono de • Wednesday, Feb. 29, 6 p.m. — Meeting of Diocesan to notify appropriate civil authorities of that abuse. la Iglesia Católica, lo animamos contactar a Mary Review Board, Ramada Plaza, Warsaw In addition, if the alleged abuser is or was a priest Glowaski, Coordinadora de Asistencia de Victimas, • Friday, March 2, 10 a.m. — Mass at Diocesan Education or deacon of the Catholic Church, you are encour- (260)-399-1458, correo electrónico: mglowaski@ Conference, Marian High School. aged to contact Mary Glowaski, victim assistance diocesefwsb.org, o al Rev. Msgr. Robert Schulte, • Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m. — Mass with Blessing of coordinator, (260) 399-1458, email: mglowaski@ Vicario General de la Diócesis de Fort Wayne - Oratory of Saint Felix, Huntington. diocesefwsb.org, or Rev. Msgr. Robert Schulte, South Bend, al P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, Indiana, • Saturday, March 3, 6 p.m. — Saints Alive, Bishop Dwenger vicar general of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South 46801, o al (260) 399-1419, correo electrónico: High School Bend, at P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46801, [email protected]. La Diócesis esta com- • Sunday, March 4, 9 a.m. — Mass at Culver Academy or at (260) 399-1419, email: mraatz@diocesefwsb. prometida en ayudar a prevenir el abuso o neg- • Sunday, March 4, 2 p.m. — Rite of Election, Saint Matthew org. The diocese is committed to helping prevent the ligencia de niños y personas jóvenes y dar asis- Cathedral, South Bend abuse or neglect of children and young people and tencia a aquellos quienes reclaman haber sufrido to assist those who claim to have suffered harm as a daño como resultado de tal abuso. result of such abuse. Revision of HHS mandate ignores religious liberty concerns, say bishops

BY CAROL ZIMMERMANN given short shrift by the administra- of New York told Catholic News In a Feb. 13 phone interview tion.” Service Feb. 13 in Rome that with CNS, Bishop Lori also called “The administration continues to Fortenberry’s bill would produce an for a legislative remedy, saying, WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic insist that the issue is about contra- “ironclad law simply saying that no “Our religious freedom is too pre- bishops across the country have ception; we disagree. It is about the administrative decrees of the federal cious to be protected only by regu- expressed their disapproval of first freedom of our Bill of Rights: government can ever violate the lations. It needs legislative protec- President Barack Obama’s newly the freedom of religion and respect conscience of a religious believer tion.” announced revision to the con- for the rights of conscience,” he individually or religious institu- An Obama administration offi- traceptive mandate in the health added. tions.” cial who asked not to be named told reform law, saying it does nothing to Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. “It’s a shame, you’d think that’s CNS in an email Feb. 13 that the change what they and other religious Gomez said he found the president’s so clear in the Constitution that that White House plans in the coming leaders and organizations consider revision “troubling and frustrating.” wouldn’t have to be legislatively weeks to convene “a series of meet- an intrusion on religious liberty. “Unfortunately, he did not really guaranteed, but we now know that ings with faith community leaders” Health and Human Services respond to the deep moral concerns it’s not,” he added. about the HHS mandate. He said Secretary Kathleen Sebelius raised by America’s Catholic com- The cardinal said with his revi- a particular focus of the meetings announced Jan. 20 that religious munity,” he said in a Feb. 13 state- sion to the HHS mandate, the presi- would be self-insured group health organizations could delay but not ment. dent offered “next to nothing.” plans that cover the employees of opt out of the requirement that all The archbishop said the fact the “There’s no change, for instance, many Catholic dioceses and institu- health plans cover contraceptives revision requires payment of contra- in these terribly restrictive mandates tions. and sterilization free of charge. ceptive coverage to now be borne and this grossly restrictive definition “The administration will work On Feb. 10, Obama announced by insurance companies, rather than of what constitutes a religious enti- with faith-based organizations, a revision that allows religious religious employers, “completely ty,” he said. “The principle wasn’t insurers and other interested par- employers not to offer such services misses the point. The issue here is touched at all.” ties to develop policies that respect to their employees but would com- not one of bookkeeping or account- CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER Other U.S. church leaders in religious liberty and ensure access pel insurance companies to do so. ing. It is a matter of moral principle Bishop William E. Lori of Rome on a periodic “ad limina” visit to preventive services for women The change came after three weeks and religious liberty,” he said. Bridgeport, Conn., chairman of to the Vatican echoed that opposi- enrolled in self-insured group health of intensive criticism that the con- He also said the government has the bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for tion to the HHS mandate and the plans sponsored by religious organi- traception mandate would require “no right to require the Catholic Religious Liberty, said a religious revision. zations,” he said. most religious institutions to pay for Church or other institutions to pay right to conscience protection Cardinal Francis E. George of The official said the meetings coverage they find morally objec- for — even indirectly — products needs to be enacted into federal Chicago said he was disappointed would be convened “in the coming tionable. and services that we find to be law, given the ongoing debate the issue is being perceived as days” and that “the bishops and oth- immoral and unconscionable. Again, something that isolates the bishops ers” would be invited. And now questions have been over a federal mandate requiring raised over how that revision will this is not a question of contracep- from the faithful. “To try to divide Meanwhile, Bishop Blase J. pertain to self-insured parties, like tion. It is a question of religious employers, including most reli- Catholics is a new challenge to reli- Cupich of Spokane, Wash., said many dioceses and Catholic orga- liberty. This mandate continues to gious entities, to provide no-cost gious liberty,” he said. the current situation about the HHS nizations, and whether it could still represent a grave government intru- contraception and sterilization Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of mandate provides an opportunity “to force entities morally opposed to sion on Catholic consciences and on coverage demonstrates. Bishop Peoria, Ill., said no president has have a deeper and, on a prolonged contraception to pay for such ser- the freedom of our Catholic institu- Lori is pictured during the 2011 ever “tried to tell us what to believe basis, a fundamental dialogue about vices. tions.” National Catholic Prayer Breakfast or define what is our ministry.” The the role of religion in society in “We can appreciate the efforts of Washington Cardinal Donald in Washington. notion the Church “must cooperate general and the nature of religious the White House to quiet the furor W. Wuerl similarly noted that the with intrinsic evil is appalling,” he liberty, especially as it applies to over the president’s HHS mandate federal mandate “remains essentially said. faith-based charitable, health and that would violate the religious free- unchanged” and criticized the presi- Feb. 13 e-letter sent to Catholics of Cardinal Wuerl encouraged social service ministries in the dom of millions of Catholics and dent’s “fix.” the Archdiocese of Washington. Catholics not to become complacent United States.” other American citizens,” Miami “Regardless of how it is char- The cardinal said the “only or distracted by “incomplete pro- Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski said acterized, shifting the cost of these complete solution to the problem posals presented as definitive solu- drugs and procedures to insurance that this mandate poses” would be tions.” He said the bishops’ Ad Hoc in a Feb. 10 statement. Contributing to this story He noted that hundreds of companies does not make their for Congress to pass the Respect Committee for Religious Liberty, were Catholic universities, colleges, requirement any less objectionable for Rights of Conscience Act intro- chaired by Bishop William E. Lori Nancy Frazier O’Brien, hospitals and other entities offered or lessen the infringement on our duced by U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, of Bridgeport, Conn., would be Dennis Sadowski and Mark comments to HHS before the man- religious liberty and rights of con- R-Neb. working on action steps to oppose Zimmermann in Washington and date was announced but they “were science,” Cardinal Wuerl wrote in a Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan the mandate. Francis X. Rocca in Rome. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 26, 2012

and expressions. And I feel that’s going to be my priority,” he said. Revised contraceptive mandate The exchange then switched to RETURN the topic of religious liberty, con- prompts reaction from Catholic groups CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 science rights and the mandate issued recently by HHS. Bishop Rhoades was clear that BY CAROL ZIMMERMANN the CHA statement said. “At this time, there are many unanswered Bishop Rhoades, accompa- the Church must remain strong in questions about specifics. We nied by Bishop John M. D’Arcy, the fight against the contraception and abortive health care mandate. WASHINGTON (CNS) — A now have the challenging work bishop emeritus of the Diocese He said the “accommodation” the former U.S. ambassador to the of reviewing the proposed rules, of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Obama administration set forth Vatican and the president of The examining their impact and giving joined close to 30 bishops from following the concentrated reac- Catholic University of America input before they are finalized. Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana. tion did in no way change the were among 300 signers of a let- “As more is known about this, The pope, he said, held meetings fundamental issues, such as non- ter who called President Barack we will be getting that information for each of the three U.S. states, exemption for Catholic institu- Obama’s revision to a federal out to the membership as quickly during which he met with each tions and services. contraceptive mandate “unaccept- as possible.” bishop individually and then as a He went on to include the able” and said it remains a “grave As published in the Federal group. individual in this mandate, say- violation of religious freedom and Register Feb. 15, the final rule said “We each got to greet him ing, “This isn’t just about the cannot stand.” HHS “will work with stakeholders and speak with him a little bit Church as an institution. What On Feb. 10, Obama said reli- to propose and finalize this policy” privately. But then as a group he about people of faith who believe gious employers could decline to before it takes effect in 2013. called on each of us to tell him in their conscience that some of cover contraceptives if they were A Feb. 10 statement by the about whatever we wanted to talk these things are wrong? If they morally opposed to them, but the Cardinal Newman Society said about. … So I talked about our are employers, they should not be health insurers that provide their it would “continue to work with Catholic schools, I talked about forced to provide health insurance health plans would be required to Catholic colleges and universi- the diocese, and our Catholic uni- for their employees that includes offer contraceptives free of charge ties to find the most acceptable versities and vocations. … What CNS PHOTO/JASON REED, REUTERS these things they find objection- to women who requested such solution to this violation of their was interesting was he asked me able. … And employees as well.” coverage. President Barack Obama deliv- religious liberty. But there can a number of questions. He didn’t He said the larger issue of vio- The change came after three ers remarks on manufacturing in be no compromise that does not do that with the other bishops lation of religious liberty is criti- weeks of intensive criticism that Chandler, Ariz., Jan. 25 during a eliminate the mandate.” — I don’t know why,” chuckled cal and that the Vatican supports Department of Health and Human three-day, five-state tour follow- Last fall, 18 Catholic colleges Bishop Rhoades, adding that the the U.S. bishops’ stand. Services’ contraception mandate asked the Obama administration pope was so gentle and kind that ing his State of the Union address. Bishop Rhoades believes that would require most religious insti- to exempt all religious individuals he put everyone at ease. U.S. bishops continue to lambast the next step in the fight for reli- tutions to pay for coverage they and institutions from being forced At the end of his meeting with the Obama administration for gious liberties and conscience find morally objectionable, despite to participate in the federal contra- the Holy Father, Bishop Rhoades repeatedly denying requests from rights is the legislative route, a limited religious exemption. ception mandate. said the pope gave the bishops Catholic bishops, hospitals, schools backing the “Respect for Rights Now questions have been The Dominican Sisters of a blessing and blessed all the and charitable organizations to of Conscience Act” both in the raised over how the revision Mary Mother of the Eucharist in people of this diocese and specifi- House of Representatives and the announced by the president will revise its religious exemption to Ann Arbor, Mich., issued a Feb. cally mentioned the youth here. Senate. pertain to the many dioceses and the requirement that all health 13 statement taking the Obama In addition to celebrating Mass Bishop Rhoades said, Catholic organizations that are plans cover contraceptives and administration to task for failing together in a variety of Roman “Contacting our congressman self-insured and whether it could sterilization free of charge. to “comprehend Catholic moral basilicas, each day the bishops and our senators and really work- still force entities morally opposed reasoning and the full-meaning of visited the various dicaster- ing hard,” is the current call. He to contraception to pay for such the principle of religious liberty.” ies employing the bishops and also believes that for a substan- services. in a statement posted on its web- They called it “insulting” that the cardinals in Rome, who he said, tial change to occur the judicial The letter signed by for- site. Obama administration suggested received them with warmth. He branch of the government might mer Ambassador Mary Ann Michael Galligan-Stierle, presi- the revision would be “net cost mentioned, as chair of the U.S. have to be included. Glendon of Harvard and Catholic dent of the Association of Catholic neutral.” Bishops’ Committee on Laity, What can parishioners around University’s John Garvey, along Colleges and Universities, told “It is simply impossible to Marriage, Family Life and Youth, the diocese do to join the fight for with professors and other academ- Catholic News Service that his ensure that the insurance compa- he gave a presentation on the religious freedom? “I call upon ics, and Catholic and other reli- organization has “conveyed to the nies will not pass on those costs state of the institution of marriage the people to pray, because I do gious leaders, said it was “an insult administration that we are interest- to the organizations and individu- in the U.S. and the challenges of believe in the power of prayer,” to the intelligence of Catholics, ed and deeply committed to ongo- als who conscientiously object to family life the country faces. said Bishop Rhoades, who cau- Protestants, Eastern Orthodox ing conversation” about the issue. their insurance policies covering Bishop Rhoades found it inter- tioned that religious liberty is not Christians, Jews, Muslims, and “We look forward to more in- abortion-inducing drugs, steriliza- esting that Catholics in Western simply about freedom to worship, other people of faith and con- depth, serious negotiations based tion and artificial contraception,” Europe face similar challenges but also about living “our faith in science to imagine that they will on religious liberty being the pri- the statement said. with the secular culture, but also the public square.” accept an assault on their religious mary issue on the table,” he added. The Leadership Conference of some of the same hopes for the “Make this an important issue liberty if only it is covered up by a Holy Cross Father John Women Religious, based in Silver future with the new evangeliza- when they’re voting,” instructed cheap accounting trick.” Jenkins, president of the Spring, Md., called the revised tion that Pope Benedict encour- Bishop Rhoades, adding, “and Other critics also said the University of Notre Dame, who mandate “fair and a helpful way ages. when they’re electing those who change was a matter of semantics has called the HHS mandate “pro- for us to move forward.” Bishop Rhoades commented are running for office on what- and still failed to address the con- foundly disturbing on many lev- “This ruling is a major victory on the fraternity with the other ever level, state or federal levels, science rights of faith groups and els,” said Obama’s revision was a for religious liberty and women’s bishops during the trip, saying, especially. We have to keep this the issue of religious liberty. “welcome step toward recognizing health,” said a statement signed “It was a great opportunity to get before the public.” Supporters, who included orga- the freedom of religious institu- by several professors at Catholic to know the other bishops of the Following a blessing on those nizations such as Catholics United tions to abide by the principles that universities and other religious region.” And the bishop, who had gathered the bishop spoke pri- and Catholic Democrats, said it define their respective missions.” leaders including Sister Simone lived in Rome for seven years vately with the media reiterating was a viable response that would In a Feb. 10 statement on the Campbell, a Sister of Social as a student, was pleased to visit that “health care is regarding keep conscience rights intact and university’s website, he said that Service who leads Network, the some of his favorite places and sickness or disease. Pregnancy address the health care needs of a “number of unclear and unre- Catholic social justice lobby. eat “a lot of great pasta,” in his is not a disease.” Contraception, women. solved issues” must be addressed In San Francisco, a group of free time. though readily available, is not Still others who opposed the and he hoped they would be dis- Catholics planned to protest the During the question-answer part of the Catholic Church’s contraceptive mandate said the cussed in future meetings of U.S. HHS contraception mandate with period, Bishop Rhoades pro- belief in natural conception and revision could be a step in the bishops and other religious leaders a demonstration across the street claimed that he felt renewed in birth. right direction but needed more and White House officials. from an auditorium where Obama his episcopal ministry “especially Commenting on the “accom- study because many questions The Catholic Health was to attend a fundraiser Feb. 16. feeling supported and uplifted by modation” the administration “remained unanswered.” Association, in a Feb. 13 statement In Michigan, the Catholic Pope Benedict and my brother offered, the bishop said there Catholic Charities USA said on its website, said it was looking conference of the state’s bish- bishops and all the officials at the was no change in the mandate Feb. 16 that contrary to media forward to “reviewing the specif- ops applauded the state House Vatican.” because the Catholic institutions reports the organization has “not ics of the changes in the mandated of Representatives for passing a He said he looks forward to are paying the premiums for the endorsed” the revision announced benefits.” resolution that calls on the Obama the new Year of Faith declared coverage even when the insurance by Obama. “On Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, we administration to rescind the HHS by the pope, which begins in companies take responsibility for “We unequivocally share the were notified that our organiza- mandate, highlights the adminis- October, and has many ideas on the mandate. But if the legisla- goal of the U.S. Catholic bishops tions would not have to buy or tration’s “attack on religious free- how to celebrate as a diocese. ture fails to enact the conscience to uphold religious liberty and will refer employees for contraception dom” and urges the U.S. House “We need a reinvigoration of rights act, Bishop Rhoades feels continue to work with the USCCB and other services. We were also and Senate to pass the Respect for the faith. … We need to be able optimistic that the Supreme Court (U.S. Conference of Catholic told that the self-insured plans Rights of Conscience Act. to present the faith with new system will overturn the mandate. Bishops) toward that goal,” it said would be accommodated in this,” vigor, new energy, new methods February 26, 2012 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Scholarship Tax Credit expansion clears Senate, faces House hurdles

INDIANAPOLIS — Catholic receive a scholarship in grade 8. garteners entering either a public families struggling to pay school Despite the change, Tebbe said or non-public school or any stu- tuition may see a light at the end INDIANA the tax credit scholarship will dent who attends a public school. of the tunnel if a bill providing provide some financial assistance Behning said that non-public additional entry points to the CATHOLIC for families who want to send school students in grades first Scholarship Tax Credit (STC) their child to a non-public high through 12th who lose eligibil- program passes this year. school and who are eligible for a ity to the STC program, due to “The good news is it passed CONFERENCE scholarship through a Scholarship a family’s income fluctuation, the Senate. The bad news is it Granting Organization. cannot gain access again unless will be a struggle in the House,” BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER Legislative Service Agency, a they were to leave the non-public said Glenn Tebbe, Indiana non-partisan agency that provides school and attend a public school Catholic Conference (ICC) legal and fiscal analysis to the for two semesters, even though executive director who serves Leising explained that under send their child to a non-public General Assembly, estimated that the family meets the income as the official spokesperson for the current STC guidelines, there school,” said Leising. last year there were about 26,630 guidelines. the Catholic Church in Indiana are two entry points for students Leising said, “St. Louis students attending non-public “What I’m trying to accom- on public policy matters. “We to receive the scholarship. A Catholic School in Batesville, schools who meet the income plish here is a once eligible, are supportive of helping income student may apply for a scholar- has a Scholarship Tax Credit pro- guidelines to be eligible for a always eligible for the tax credit eligible non-public school fami- ship in kindergarten. If awarded gram, set-up for kindergarten and voucher. These students would scholarship, provided the family lies gain access to the tax credit a scholarship in kindergarten, about half of their kindergarten also meet the income guidelines meets the income guidelines,” scholarship for their children,” the student is eligible to apply kids were financially eligible for to receive a tax credit scholar- said Behning. “For families said Tebbe. for a voucher for first grade the tax credit scholarship. So all ship, but are ineligible primarily whose income fluctuates from The proposal, Senate Bill 296, provided the family still meets of those kids next year, if they because they currently attend a year to year, they could remain authored by Sen. Jean Leising, the income guidelines. The sec- remain eligible under the income non-public school. eligible for the tax credit scholar- R-Oldenburg, would give stu- ond entry point is for students guidelines, they will be eligible “Right now, the concern is ship even though their income dents, who are currently enrolled who are enrolled in a public for a state-funded voucher for I’ve got to get it through the pro- goes up in some years.’ in a Catholic school or non-public school. first grade. cess,” said Leising. school, an opportunity to qualify Tebbe said, “The second entry “So what I’m trying to do is School choice advocate, Rep. for the tax credit scholarship in point is not really a viable option allow eighth graders to be eligible Bob Behning, R-Indianapolis, Scholarship Tax Credit grade 8. Once eligible, they could for non-public school students in for a tax credit scholarship, which House sponsor of the SB 296, Program — How it works? receive a scholarship during high first grade through 12th grade, could allow them to be eligible will be carrying the bill in the school. because to become eligible, their potentially to receive a school House. Behning, who also chairs Individual or corporate donors The Scholarship Tax Credit parents would have to pull them voucher for ninth grade and the the House Education Committee, who make a contribution to an (STC) program is privately out of the non-public school for rest of their high school years,” where SB 296 is assigned, plans approved Scholarship Granting funded by charitable dona- one year in order to get the schol- said Leising. to amend the bill to improve the Organization (SGO) are eligible tions to Scholarship Granting arship.” Tebbe said that while a con- STC program. for a 50 percent credit against their Organizations (SGO’s). The SGO Leising said that with all the version of the tax credit scholar- Behning explains that cur- state tax liability. The SGO awards awards scholarships to eligible stu- education reform that passed last ship to a voucher for high school rent law governing scholarships scholarships to eligible students. dents. Families whose incomes fall year, there was very little direct was the original intent of the granted through the Scholarship Families whose incomes fall under under 200 percent of the Federal relief for the families already bill, SB 296 was amended in Tax Credit program does not pro- 200 percent of the Federal Free and Free and Reduced Lunch qualify- attending a non-public school. the Senate Education committee vide flexibility for families whose Reduced Lunch qualifying amount ing amount are eligible for a tax “SB 296 is an effort to provide where they removed the conver- incomes fluctuate from year to are eligible for a tax credit scholar- credit scholarship. This is about relief for some of those families sion of the tax credit scholarship year. For example, the only entry ship. This is about $80,000 for a $80,000 for a family of four. that are making the sacrifices to to a voucher for students who points for the STC are for kinder- family of four.

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Chris Christie Feb. 17 change still violated their religious made good on his pledge to veto freedoms because it involved the a bill legalizing same-sex marriage government requiring their par- passed by the state Legislature but WOMAN BUYS FRUIT FROM VENDER IN OLD HAVANA ticipation, even indirectly, in prac- at the same time said he might tices they disagreed with on moral name an ombudsman to make sure grounds. Democrats at the hearing the state’s current law recognizing were highly critical of the lack civil unions is respected. The state of female panelists and two of Assembly passed the bill Feb. 16 them walked out after expressing with a 42-33 vote. The state Senate concern that women were not able approved it, 24-16, Feb. 13. When to discuss the importance of free the bill reached his desk and he access to contraception. There vetoed it, Christie said in a state- were no women on the first panel ment that “same-sex couples in a and two on the second. None of civil union deserve the very same the witnesses spoke in favor of rights and benefits enjoyed by mar- the contraceptive mandate in the ried couples — as well as the strict health reform law. enforcement of those rights and ben- efits. Discrimination should not be Mexican Catholics: tolerated and any complaint alleging a violation of a citizen’s right should Religiosity with be investigated and, if appropriate, disconnect between remedied,” the Republican governor said, suggesting an ombudsman be faith, practice appointed. As the same-sex mar- riage measure moved through the CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico Legislature, Christie, a Catholic, (CNS) — President Felipe said legalizing marriage for same- Calderon came to this border sex couples should be put on the city to boast of improvements November ballot for voters to decide in public safety and witness the the issue. In testimony at a Jan. 24 destruction of a cache of illegal hearing, the executive director of guns, grenades and ammunition, the New Jersey Catholic Conference which he blamed for contribut- urged state lawmakers “to continue CNS PHOTO/NANCY PHELAN WIECHEC ing to more than 10,000 deaths in to recognize marriage as a union Ciudad Juarez since 2008. He also between one man and one woman. A woman purchases fruit from a street vender in Old Havana, Cuba, Feb. 8. Such small received an inadvertent reminder This is critical as marriage is the private business ventures have only recently been permitted by Cuba’s communist gov- of some of the extreme expres- foundation of the family. The family, sions of faith in Mexico when an in turn, is the basic unit of society.” ernment. Pope Benedict XVI visits Cuba March 26-28. army colonel showed him a sam- Said Patrick Brannigan, executive ple of the assembled arsenal: pis- director of the conference, which is tols plated in gold and silver and the public policy arm of the state’s engraved with images of saints ring for a number of reasons,” Bishop Peace and Human Development Hearing examines and Our Lady of Guadalupe. Catholic bishops: “Marriage as a Fitzgerald said. “Some schools will has undertaken an intensive effort union of one man and one woman Professions of piety are common remain free-standing parish schools to bring the quadrennial document contraceptive mandate’s and diverse in Mexico, where a has its roots not only in human tradi- because they have demonstrated “Forming Consciences for Faithful tion and history, but also in natural impact on religious quasi-religious drug cartel teaches that they are poised for long-term Citizenship” to as many Catholics from its own text, the downtrod- law, which transcends all man-made viability. Some schools are closing as possible. The bishops want peo- law. Marriage is a natural institu- liberty den venerate pseudo-saints such outright to allow welcoming schools ple in the pews to better understand as Santa Muerte (St. Death), and tion. New Jersey, like other states, to retain their identity. Other schools their political responsibility not just WASHINGTON (CNS) — During has from the beginning recognized Our Lady of Guadalupe and her may still form a regional school at the polls come November but a nearly five-hour congressional role in Mexican life and history marriage, honored it, and sought to but at a different location that may also as they consider any number hearing Feb. 16, religious lead- support and protect it.” form part of the national identity be better.” A decision on the future of social issues locally or nation- ers explained how the contracep- — even in a country with an offi- of four archdiocesan high schools ally on any given day. The depart- tive mandate in the U.S. health cial secular ethos and government. Archdiocese reaches final recommended for closure was post- ment’s staff has established a web- reform plan is an affront to their In a country where 84 percent of decision on future poned for a week because of the site — www.faithfulcitizenship. religious liberty rights. Bishop 2010 census respondents identi- emergence of potential donors work- org — with numerous resources, William E. Lori of Bridgeport, fied themselves as Catholic, ques- of several grade schools ing to keep them open. “I recognize prayer guides, teaching tools and Conn., chairman of the bishops’ tions arise over the commitment how anxious all of those affected school activities in English and Ad Hoc Committee for Religious of Mexicans to a faith that has PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — by this decision are to hear the final Spanish. The document was dis- Liberty, and two Catholic col- played a defining role throughout Forty-nine Catholic schools in outcome,” Archbishop Chaput said cussed during the annual Catholic lege presidents were among 10 their nation’s history — from the the Philadelphia Archdiocese will in a statement. “I want to see this Social Ministry Gathering in the panelists who addressed the Spanish conquest and evangeliza- form 23 regional schools and 10 resolved too, but this decision is too nation’s capital Feb. 12-15 as House Oversight and Government tion to the independence move- schools will close outright, accord- important to be made without con- much if not more than the religious Reform Committee. Panel mem- ment promoted by Father Miguel ing to a Feb. 17 announcement sidering absolutely every fact and all liberty implications of the contro- bers included an Orthodox rabbi, Hidalgo to the 1920s Cristero by Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop serious, substantive proposals even versial rules governing the imple- a Baptist minister, the presi- Rebellion against anti-clerical Michael J. Fitzgerald, who over- if they don’t fit the time frame origi- mentation of health care reform. dent of the Lutheran Church- laws. Auxiliary Bishop Victor sees the Secretariat for Catholic nally set. We owe it to our teachers, The gathering’s theme — “Faithful Missouri Synod and officials from Rodriguez Gomez of Texcoco, Education. At a press briefing the administrators, students and school Citizenship: Protecting Human Christian universities. The hearing secretary-general of the Mexican bishop released the final decision families.” Life and Dignity, Promoting the took place nearly a week after bishops’ conference, told Catholic on closings or consolidations of ele- Common Good” — reflected the President Barack Obama revised News Service dioceses across the mentary schools as recommended ‘Faithful Citizenship’ focus of daily programs. “Faithful a federal contraceptive mandate, country have worked to promote by the Blue Ribbon Commission, Citizenship” traditionally has been saying religious employers could catechism classes and ministries which was formed about a year ago. gives Catholics a chance released a year before a presidential decline to cover contraceptives with a missionary focus. He esti- The decision represents modifica- to seek the common good election as a teaching document on and sterilization if they were mor- mates between 10 percent and 20 tions to the commission’s original the role of faith and conscience ally opposed to them, but the percent of Catholic are committed recommendation that were reached in political life. This time around health insurers that provide their church-goers and involved in par- WASHINGTON (CNS) — Despite the bishops reissued their 2007 health plans would be required to through an appeals process ordered all the headlines lately, concern ish life. “There’s a large group of by Philadelphia Archbishop Charles document but added a new intro- offer contraceptives free of charge people that participate sporadi- over the contraceptive mandate ductory note explaining that the to women who requested such J. Chaput. The appeals followed the and the related issue of religious cally in Church life,” he said, panel’s Jan. 6 recommendation that document reflects their teaching coverage. The revision came after even though they bring “a great freedom is not the only thing on and their guidance for Catholics as three weeks of intensive criti- one school would close outright and the minds of the U.S. bishops. religiosity.” 81 schools would form 37 regional they exercise their rights and duties cism that Department of Health This being an election year, the under American democracy. and Human Services’ contracep- schools. “These changes are occur- bishops’ Department of Justice, February 26, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Belles Against Violence refugee groups. As part of their course work, USF students have Office offers sexual read books and performed proj- assault and stalking ects on issues facing displaced populations. A large campus con- awareness Programming around the diocese tingent joined other local univer- sity groups and community offi- NOTRE DAME — The Belles cials and residents for a Better Against Violence Office (BAVO) Together Day of Service, in which at Saint Mary’s College invites the they tended and planted gardens, public to three upcoming events CHRIST THE KING HOSTS YOUTH RETREAT created raised bed gardens and designed to educate and empow- painted apartment building walls er young people on the subjects in a resettled refugee neighbor- of sexual violence and stalking. hood. After completing the tasks, College-aged women and high the groups joined for a potluck school seniors may benefit the of international foods hosted by most from the programming. the Fort Wayne resettled refugee “Saint Mary’s College is residents. committed to reducing the inci- In March 2011, President dence and impact of violence Obama extended an invitation to and abuse,” said Connie Adams, college and university presidents assistant director of BAVO. across the country to take up an “Educational and prevention pro- initiative to bring together diverse gramming remains a core compo- religious groups on campus for a nent to comprehensively address year of interfaith cooperation and these issues.” community service programming. Upcoming events include: USF joined the program, which • Monday, Feb. 27: “An challenges students and adminis- Overview of Medical and Forensic trators to serve together on proj- Examinations.” Francine Henley ects that strengthen their commu- and Carrie Higgins, Sexual nities and unite people of diverse Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) religious backgrounds. co-coordinators, St. Joseph At the end of the year, campus- Regional Medical Center, will es will be invited to Washington, offer this presentation at 7 p.m. in D.C., to be recognized by the Stapleton Lounge, Le Mans Hall. White House for their commit- Henley and Higgins will discuss PROVIDED BY CHRIST THE KING PARISH ment. procedures that take place when a “Live it, Love it, Do IT! FAITH!” was the title for the youth retreat sponsored by Christ sexual assault victim arrives at the Text messaging number hospital. They will show the kit the King Parish in South Bend. Over 20 teens and adults got a jumpstart on the Year of that is used for evidence collection Faith set by Pope Benedict XVI. The teens from Christ the King came together for a correction and walk through the process as well as discuss issues like the cost weekend at Camp Eberhart to reflect upon the meaning of faith and how it plays a role The text number reported in the Feb. 19, 2012 issue of Today’s (free), the time frame in which in their lives. The retreat began with Adoration. The teens had a chance to celebrate evidence should be collected, etc. Catholic for the first 2,500 sub- • Monday, March 5: the sacrament of Reconciliation, Mass with Holy Cross Father Neil Wack and engage in scribers to receive free Lenten messages of Franciscan Father “Recognizing and Responding to morning and evening prayer along with breaking open the Word within “lectio divina.” Stalking.” Michelle Garcia, direc- David Mary Engo should be 20300 tor of the Stalking Resource Center Team building exercises provided plenty of fun. Topics for the gathering included, Faith and then text “Go Catholic” from the cell phone of the subscriber. (SRC) of the National Center within a Community of Believers, Faith is a Journey, The Leap of Faith, and Faith Means for Victims of Crime will offer this lecture at 7 p.m. in Carroll Getting Your Feet Wet. Auditorium, Madeleva Hall. The SRC is the leading organization on stalking issues in the U.S. Bishop Dwenger Perpetual Adoration, titled, “Meet • Tuesday, April 24: “Beat St. Clare of Assisi,” on Thursday FATHER STEINACKER PRESENTED the Blame Game.” This interac- recognizes 2012 evenings, March 1, 8 and 15 from tive presentation by Catharsis National Merit Finalists 7-9 p.m. WITH ST. GEORGE AWARD Productions helps the audience Participants will be introduced better recognize forms of sexual FORT WAYNE — Bishop to the medieval context in which violence and discover ways to Dwenger High School in Fort Clare lived, discover why she promote a violence-free commu- Wayne recognizes seniors accompanied Francis in a life of nity. Audience members will learn Meghan Gloudemans and Danielle poverty and humility and learn how to use humor to respond Messman, who have been named about her courageous innovations to victim-blaming statements and 2012 National Merit Finalists. for women religious. jokes. This presentation, which They were initially selected as The evenings are free to attend, falls during Sexual Assault semi-finalists by scoring in the however, registration is required Activism Week, will take place top one percent of all students by contacting Janice Martin at at 7 p.m. in Carroll Auditorium, nationwide on the PSAT test taken (260) 399-1411 or emailing, jmar- Madeleva Hall. in October of 2010. Based on [email protected]. BAVO was established in their outstanding academic per- the fall of 2010 after the col- formances in high school and their USF impacts local refugee lege received grant funding from subsequent SAT scores, these stu- the U.S. Department of Justice’s dents are being recognized for populations Office on Violence Against their potential for future academic WASHINGTON, D.C. — Along Women to initiate an on-cam- accomplishment at the college with colleges and universities pus program that addresses and level and are now being consid- across the nation, the University educates students on domestic ered for college and corporate of Saint Francis (USF) submitted violence, dating violence, sexual sponsored scholarship opportuni- mid-year reports to mark the half- PROVIDED BY THERESA DIRIG assault and stalking (www.ovw. ties. way point in “Better Together,” Father Tony Steinacker, center, parochial vicar of St. usdoj.gov/campus_desc.htm). its project for President Obama’s BAVO offers programming that Diocese offers evenings Interfaith and Community Service Charles Borromeo Parish in Fort Wayne, was presented ranges from support services, to Campus Challenge. with the St. George Award, which recognizes an individual self-defense classes, to speakers of adult faith formation Since beginning the project who works unceasingly to lead Scouts to a better and programs on power-based FORT WAYNE — The in fall semester 2011, USF has personal violence, criminal justice Archbishop Noll Catholic Center hosted public films, photography relationship with God. Father Steinacker attends the annual and victim advocacy. in Fort Wayne will host three exhibits and lectures explaining Catholic Camporee and celebrates Mass for the Scouts at evenings with Sister M. Anita the history and traumatic displace- Boy Scouts summer camp during the week. Holzmer, a Sister of St. Francis of ment of resettled Fort Wayne

8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 26, 2012 Vulnerability and its place in relationships Edith Stein conference mately tied to our human calling in or should occur, in any relation- the world, Sharkey asserted. ship: knowledge of the other, trust, explores personal and Edith Stein was a Jew born into a reliance, commitment and touch, gender failures, gives powerful but peaceful German state including sexual relations. A “jerk,” in 1891. Highly educated in philoso- for the purpose of discussion, is any- blueprint for success phy, she was discriminated against one who demonstrates a pattern of in academic circles on the basis of bad behavior. BY JODI MAGALLANES her gender. Stein took action against The problem, he explained, is the systems of injustice, Borden that in a healthy relationship all five Sharkey noted, but not against the progress at the same level. But, for individuals participating in those example, a couple who knows a NOTRE DAME — Presenters systems. lot about each other — including delved deeply into human strength During a series of additional enough to not trust him or her, say and weakness as they pertain to a disappointing career developments, — is in a relationship that is likely person’s self view, and to how we Stein converted to Catholicism and to fail or be fraught with problems. view others, during the 2012 Edith acquired a love of monastic life He gave another example of a child Stein conference at the University of that led her to become a cloistered who had overwhelming trust in his Notre Dame Feb. 10-11. nun. As a nun, she was given the mother. That trust that was betrayed, The theme of this year’s confer- opportunity to finally display her KEVIN HAGGENJOS and the child’s perceptions had to ence, which is put on by the student profound academic skills. But the John Van Epp, above, and other presenters delved deeply into human be brought into line with his knowl- club Identity Project of Notre Dame, Nazis refused to allow her opus on strength and weakness as they pertain to a person’s self view, and to edge of her in order to lower his was, “Encountering Vulnerability: the study of Thomas and Husserl how we view others, during the 2012 Edith Stein conference at the vulnerability as an adult. Courage, Hope and Trust in the 21st to be printed, and she was killed University of Notre Dame Feb. 10-11. “It is within the framework of Century.” According to co-chairman at Auschwitz concentration camp secure and safe relationships … that Rebecca Roden, the theme was an in 1942. She was canonized in ing personal vulnerability into a so is very subtle. we grow in character and maturity application of a C.S. Lewis quote: 1998 and is known as St. Teresa healthy way of perceiving one’s self “Sexual violence isn’t the dis- and find ultimate fulfillment,” Epp “To love at all is to be vulnerable.” Benedicta of the Cross. and others. ease, but the symptom of a prob- said. Vulnerability is minimized Roden said organizers hoped the Margaret Kennedy, co-chairper- Dysfunctional relationships are lem” that has its roots in the devil’s when the (five) dynamic bonds are theme would take the conference son of the conference, estimated that based on fear and the desire for temptation, she said. in balance. back to its roots. 200 attended. Both men and women power, Ruggaber said. Cultural John Van Epp, the author of In Philippians 1:9, he noted, Paul “It relates to romantic relation- absorbed presentations by and asked misrepresentations of how men and “How to Avoid Falling in Love says, “May your love abound more ships, it relates to friend relation- questions of a distinguished lineup women should regard and treat each with a Jerk,” also drew a large audi- and more in real knowledge and dis- ships and issues that affect women. of speakers that included Holy Cross other lead both genders to primarily ence to an explanation of how both cernment,” not just “may your love Who to love, dating violence — a Father Wilson Miscamble, Pamela express themselves physically and men and women become involved abound.” lot of those topics fall under the Fitzpatrick of the University of to regard dominance of the other in relationships that fall apart. Epp “That means you don’t have to theme,” she said. North Carolina, Greensboro, author as the goal. That thinking naturally utilized a large visual aid of five have a lobotomy to love like Christ. Keynote speaker Sarah Borden Erica Bachiochi and others. leads to sexual violence. thermometer-style scales. Each That makes us vulnerable,” Epps Sharkey, associate professor of One of the well-attended sessions Worst of all, the temptation to do represented a key bond that occurs, concluded. philosophy at Wheaton College, was led by Amelia Ruggaber, a opened a discussion about vulner- University of Notre Dame alumnus ability and loss by focusing on how whose presentation used Girard, pop Stein dealt with failure in her life. superstar Lady Gaga and Ghandi as HOLY FAMILY CELEBRATES 100 DAYS OF SCHOOL Stein thought that the distinctively examples of the pain humans live Students of Holy Family human trait of vulnerability is inti- with and the solutions for transform- School in South Bend celebrated the 100th day ADVANCED REALTY of school during Catholic Your #1 Resource in Real Estate Schools Week with a Darren P. Schortgen visit by Alice Duffy, who Broker/Owner/Realtor recently celebrated her St. Charles Parishioner th 2929 Briar Bush Lane 100 birthday. 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BY ANN CAREY is preparing a place for us in his Father’s house.” Bishop Rhoades also reminded SOUTH BEND — Over 100 the residents about what a “treasure” residents of Sanctuary at St. Paul’s the elderly are to the Church. senior living community gathered in “You are such an important part their chapel for Mass with Bishop of the Church, especially for your Kevin C. Rhoades on Feb. 1 and prayers. I count on your prayers for then visited with him at a reception the Church, for me, for all of our afterwards. priests,” Bishop Rhoades said, going Before Mass, Bishop Rhoades on to thank Holy Cross Father Herb explained to the residents that Yost, who is chaplain at St. Paul’s his visit was part of his two-year and who concelebrated the Mass. effort to visit the parishes, schools The residents reacted warmly to and retirement communities in the the bishop’s visit and to his readi- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. ness to talk with them individually. In his homily, the bishop talked One resident even told him at the about the Gospels for the week conclusion of Mass that she had that told the stories of the faith of been having trouble hearing, so she many of the people who encoun- tered Jesus, like the woman with At a reception after the Mass Bishop the hemorrhage who had faith that Rhoades an opportunity to visit touching the garment of Jesus would individually with St. Paul’s residents. cure her. But in the Feb. 1 Gospel Here, he talks with for that day, the people of Nazareth Julius Farkas and Rita Bland. refused to listen to Jesus because

A reception after the Mass gave Bishop Rhoades an opportunity to visit individually with the St. Paul’s residents. Here, he talks with Frank and PHOTOS BY ANN CAREY Mary Kay Eder. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visited with St. Paul’s resident Mary Ellen Madigan as she left the chapel after Mass. She is assisted by Sherry Jorczak, a St. Paul’s staff member.

move about the reception room to they lacked faith. had been praying that she would be speak to the residents at each table. Bishop Rhoades noted that the able to hear the bishop at Mass, and According to Father Yost, about seniors attending Mass obviously indeed she was able to hear every- Funeral Home and Crematory half of the approximately 400 resi- have faith and believe in the word thing he said. dents in the retirement community 420 West Wayne Street • 6424 Winchester Road and teaching of Jesus, who came to Adelaide Gramps, who resides in are Catholic, so he was not surprised Serving the Fort Wayne community since 1876 save us from sin and give us eternal an independent living apartment at at the big turnout. The Sanctuary at life. St. Paul’s, told Today’s Catholic that St. Paul’s has a wide range of liv- “We know that Jesus Himself is the residents have been looking for- ing options, including independent our Savior who is always with us,” ward to the bishop’s visit for several living, assisted living, memory he said. “He is especially with us in weeks, and their expectations were care, nursing care and rehabilitation times of sorrow and suffering.” more than fulfilled. She said that services. Thus, not all the Catholics Everyone has a cross to carry as it was her first time to see Bishop in residence were able to attend the part of our journey on earth, Bishop Rhoades, which was true for most of Mass. Rhoades noted, citing some of the the residents. Father Yost has celebrated daily difficulties of aging such as sick- “People were very impressed Mass for the residents since he ness, illness or loneliness. with him,” Gramps said. moved to St. Paul’s last summer. He “What gives us the strength to Gramps said she also was told Today’s Catholic that previous- Kathy Fox Funeral Director continue on? It is our faith. Our faith impressed that the bishop distributed ly he and other Holy Cross priests in Jesus is always with us. He is by Communion to every one of the celebrate Mass at St. Paul’s at least our side. His love is greater than we considerable number of residents 260-424-1525 once a week, but he “grew to love can even imagine,” he said. who were in wheelchairs and could the place,” so he decided to move “This is what gives meaning not walk to the front of the chapel in, and now is chaplain in residence, to our life,” he continued. “This is to receive. Likewise, Gramps said as several other Holy Cross priests what gives us hope for the future. the people were very grateful that have been in the past. The Lord is always with us and Bishop Rhoades took the time to 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 26, 2012 retirement? who said retire ... i’m Just GettinG started Bugert’s retirement ‘far ‘n away’ from boring

Jim Bugert of Ossian has approached BY VINCE LABARBERA a deep connection with the coun- try and its people, resulting in a retirement as “this period of our desire to continue serving, Bugert lives with no regrets and the pros- OSSIAN — “I’m a volunteer explained. pect of new discoveries and hidden kind of guy and not one of those “I vowed I was not going to talents.” people who sits in an aluminum fall in love with anybody,” he chair in the driveway watching said. the cars go by. …. I’ll be darned But then he met Sadrac if I’m gonna get bored,” quipped Innocent, a bright, high school Jim Bugert. junior or senior, serving as an In retirement he lives by a interpreter with the Mission quote from RoseAnn McCarthy, of Hope at Port-au-Prince, the a high-school classmate: “We capital and largest city of the should approach this period of Caribbean country. our lives with no regrets and the The Haitians are not materially prospect of new discoveries and oriented, Bugert related. “If you put a kid through college (in hidden talents.” give someone a Tootsie Roll they Haiti),” Bugert said proudly. In fact, with no background will break it in half and share it,” Sadrac began his college in music, Bugert recently taught he mused. courses near Port-au-Prince, himself to play the harmonica. He Bugert came home with the majoring in business adminis- practices with local blues bands intention of paying for Sadrac’s tration. On Jan. 12, 2010, his and weekly joins them in perfor- secondary schooling — about hand was on the doorknob of the mance. $900 a semester. In 2006, a year classroom building when the area In April, he and another after deadly Hurricane Katrina was struck by an catastrophic high-school classmate, who with struck Haiti, displacing tens of earthquake, damaging or destroy- Bugert turns 66 this year, will thousands of citizens, Bugert ing large numbers of structures, travel Route 66 from Chicago to returned to the Mission of Hope including the building he was the western edge of Santa Monica on his own for six weeks to study about to enter. Nearly all of the Pier. the schools and get to know more professors and students in the “Following a ‘bon voyage’ about Sadrac, his family and vil- building were killed, Bugert said. party in Chicago, we’ll drive 100 lage. Sadrac was 21 and still a The earthquake destroyed almost miles a day,” Bugert said, “visit- senior in high school. the entire city of Port-au-Prince, ing friends and classmates along “When the bullets start fly- leaving nearly 100 percent of the the way.” ing (from a military coup d’état) city’s population homeless. A graduate of Central Catholic the schools shut down,” Bugert To complete college, last year High School, Fort Wayne, Bugert VINCE LABARBERA Sadrac moved and transferred then earned an engineering degree across the border to a university from Purdue University. He and explained. The students may miss at Puerto Plata in the Dominican his wife, Kathy, reside in Ossian a semester or two before schools Republic, where they only speak and belong to St. Therese Parish, open again. Spanish, Bugert said. Even Fort Wayne. They are the par- During his visit, Bugert though he spoke three languages ents of four children, have seven decided to volunteer on a medical — Creole, English and French grandchildren and will observe team, even though he had no real — Sadrac didn’t know Spanish. their 40th wedding anniversary experience. Following some train- Also, his race was considered on June 17. They do some travel- ing, he learned to take tempera- “the scum of the earth,” said ing, visiting big cities to enjoy the ture, pulse and breathing rates, Bugert. Sadrac changed his major architecture, Bugert said. Two of meeting 950 to tourism and their children and five grandchil- Haitians who travel. dren live in Denver and Houston. were sick. “In Haiti, a family consists Last year the Bugert began planning for “In Haiti, a Bugerts trav- retirement long before he left family consists eled to Ontario, International Harvester in Fort of grandparents, of grandparents, parents, Canada, to Wayne on Aug. 4, 2005, at parents, children visit Sadrac age 60 following a 40-year and a pig or and his fiancée engineering career. He already goat,” Bugert children and a pig or goat. Leeann. The volunteered at the Red Cross, reported. “But couple met in Big Brothers-Big Sisters and if the baby and But if the baby and the pig Haiti when she with C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed the pig both worked there in Special Advocates). get sick, guess 2011. They’ll He spent a week in Haiti in who gets the both get sick, guess who marry in Haiti 2004 with about 24 volunteers medicine?” he next April and from The Chapel, whom he met asked. “That pig gets the medicine?” in May return while spelunking in southern is supporting the to her home in Indiana with an adventure group whole family!” Ontario for a from Fort Wayne. Again, upon reception where When you’re cave exploring, returning home, Bugert will Bugert related, you carry almost Bugert vowed serve as “papi- nothing with you. “But here’s to put Sadrac Sadrac,” the this guy who pulls out a four- through col- “father of the pound Bible and a candle to read lege. To meet the expense, he groom,” since Sadrac’s father is Scripture and lead us in prayer. I began working part-time at a deceased. hardware store in Bluffton, then Reflecting on the Haitian inquired where he was from and PROVIDED BY JIM BUGERT at an Ossian grocery and finally experience, Bugert said he has was told about their trips to Haiti. Thanks to the financial support of Jim Bugert, Sadrac Innocent has been I asked could a Catholic kid join at Fox Island County Park Nature come to realize how important able to continue his schooling despite many severe hardships in Haiti Center, Fort Wayne, in mainte- and rewarding people are. “The you? I was 60 and they were 30,” including Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and a devastating earthquake in Bugert said. nance for more than four years. material things simply make the In ministering to the Haitian 2010. In his senior year in college in the Dominican Republic, he’s earn- “You know, working two-to- ‘world go round’ so we can help people — sharing the Christian ing mostly A’s and B’s in a Spanish-speaking country where the Haitian three days a week for a minimum others who are lacking in the faith — a volunteer can develop race is hated by many. wage of $8.32 an hour you can material things.” February 26, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 retirement? who said retire ... i’m Just GettinG started Heidenreich retiring as organist — for the second time!

BY VINCE LABARBERA “In the early 1960s, St. Peter’s had three priests,” Heidenreich said. “There were three Masses FORT WAYNE — When Bob every day and at least three or Heidenreich “retires’ on Feb. 26 maybe four Masses on Sundays.” as organist at St. Peter Parish for In addition, he played for a Holy the second time, he’s just calling Hour twice a week and, of course, it “a semi-retirement.” for weddings and funerals. That’s because when he ini- Heidenreich’s inspiration to tially retired on Nov. 23, 1997, play the organ in church goes the parish still needed his help, back to the third and fourth grade Heidenreich explained. And that’s at the former St. Hyacinth School going to be the case now as he and Parish on Holton Avenue — continues to play for Masses a now the site of Vincent Village, couple weekends a month and for Inc. — where he observed Sister funerals at St. Peter, and maybe Cecil Marie, a School Sister of at nearby St. Patrick Parish on Notre Dame, playing the organ occasion. for Mass. Parishioners attending Mass “She’s still living and driving and other liturgies at the majes- a car,” Heidenreich exclaimed. tic St. Peter Church at 518 E. “When I visit her by train at her DeWald St., Fort Wayne, have community in Elmgrove, Wis., heard and enjoyed his music one she picks me up at the station!” day short of 50 years. As a youngster, Heidenreich “I started playing at St. Peter’s served Mass but could not sing on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1962,” in the children’s choir at St. Heidenreich said, “when Msgr. Hyacinth’s because it was only John Bapst was pastor. He told for girls. Ironically, when he me if you want the job you had began playing the organ at St. better come and get it!” Peter he had to depend on the Actually, Heidenreich has children’s choir for Forty Hours been playing a church organ devotion, weddings and funerals VINCE LABARBERA somewhere in his hometown of because there was no adult choir. For 50 years, Organist Bob Heidenreich has “stayed in shape” climbing the 38 circular stairs to the choir loft at Fort Wayne for 57 years, begin- In fact, part of his job responsi- St. Peter Church, Fort Wayne. His cherished instrument all those years is a 1958 Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1337 pipe ning with weekday Masses at St. bilities included teaching the boys organ. Currently, work is underway on the organ and includes refurbishing and restoring several key compo- Vincent de Paul Parish in 1955 and girls in fifth to eighth grade nents the parish hopes to have completed for the beginning of Holy Week and Easter in early April. and then transferring his musical to sing, something he enjoyed talent to Most Precious Blood immensely, he said, until the Parish. He began taking piano school closed in 1972. From 1990 to 2004 ater organ at home so he won’t Peter. Following the Mass, cake and organ lessons at age 16 from And speaking of weddings, Heidenreich also played the organ have to give up playing altogeth- and coffee will be served in near- Louis Peil, organist at St. Jude Heidenreich has played for 635 for Latin Masses at Sacred Heart er. He’s one of those rare musi- by Dow Pavilion. Parish at the time and the father of them. He’s kept the couples’ Parish. Before Vatican II in the cians who can both play by ear “I have enjoyed these many of Father William Peil, retired names and occasionally runs mid-1960s, his organ experience, and read music. He also enjoys years playing for the Church,” from the Gary Diocese and resid- into someone he played for — of course, was only for Masses in traveling when he can and says said Heidenreich. “St. Peter’s is ing in this diocese, and Father recently this month, in fact, at the Latin. When he was asked how he’s visited nearly all of eastern a great parish and I’ve been very Daniel Peil, deceased, of this cathedral’s St. Mother Theodore he feels about the recent changes and western Europe as well as the blessed to have played here for diocese. At about 18, Heidenreich Guérin Chapel where he’s played in the Church’s music and liturgy Holy Land. 50 years. I hope to continue as began studying and playing organ for the noon Mass on Fridays and earlier this year he said, “I love Heidenreich will receive a long as I can — it’s a big part of under Neil Thompson, former Saturdays since organist Bob Ort the new changes!” special blessing at the 9:15 a.m. my life!” organist at St. Patrick Parish. died a few years ago. Heidenreich has a small the- Mass on Sunday, Feb. 26, at St. Long-time church secretary retires

BY DENISE FEDOROW said. “But she has been the heart moved to Texas) and that was and soul around here and she will the beginning of our Hispanic be greatly missed.” Ministry,” she said. GOSHEN — For 15 years, visi- Gouker recently returned Gouker said that occurred tors to the office of St. John the from a cruise with her husband approximately 14 years ago, and Evangelist Parish in Goshen were and said her plans for retirement St. John now has about 500-600 greeted warmly with a friendly include enjoying time with her Hispanic families and a Hispanic smile by former church secretary grandchildren and traveling with priest to serve them along with Veronica Gouker. And visitors her husband Don. She has a proj- Father Smith. or callers would soon find out ect in mind to keep her busy, too. “That was, to me, one of the what a wealth of information she “One big project I want to most fulfilling,” she said. was as she swiftly and efficiently do is write the church history Gouker may have retired from handled requests. from 1990 to present,” she said. her nine to five duties in the Gouker retired at the end of Apparently there is an early office but she still plans to serve the year and a special retirement church history, but it ends at her parish in a number of ways. reception and open house was 1990. Along with the ministries she and recently held in the Deacon Art One accomplishment that her husband already serve, she Bleau Parish Center to honor her. Gouker is most proud of during recenty volunteered to become a St. John’s pastor, Father her tenure as church secretary is greeter, and said, “I’ll help at the Christopher Smith, spoke warmly bringing the Hispanic Ministry to DENISE FEDOROW parish any way I can and I’ll still of his former secretary. “She’s St. John. “I was fortunate to be Former St. John the Evangelist, Goshen, secretary Veronica Gouker was help Father Smith out. I’ll still been indispensable to the parish on the committee to find someone honored at a reception recently celebrating her retirement at the end of have him to dinner, and plan to for 15 years. Obviously we wish to come to St. John’s. We found 2011. Pictured from left are Gouker’s husband, Don, Gouker and St. John do a lot of cooking and baking.” her well on her retirement,” he Deacon Ricardo (who has since the Evangelist pastor, Father Christopher Smith. 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 26, 2012 Pawnshop saw creates lasting business

Volunteer wood- BY MARK WEBER In a separate warehouse, space While some customers have the was partitioned off and a cast off cash, every day there are others workers who pawnshop saw was installed and who have nothing. When this is work Mondays, FORT WAYNE — Panama hats, production on dressers began. the case, an inquiry is made as Wednesdays starter jackets, checkered slacks Eventually, more equipment and to where the family lives, and if and Fridays at for men, and dresses, blouses tools were added, and beds, bunk they belong to a parish, or are Fort Wayne’s St. beds and book close to one. and women’s hats and slacks are Vincent de Paul found on the first floor of the St. shelves were added to the line Regardless of religious Vincent de Paul thrift store in of furniture made by volunteers affiliation, the person in need cabinet shop pro- Fort Wayne. The clickety-clack on Mondays, Wednesdays and is asked to call the nearest par- ducing dressers, of trains on track is heard, while Fridays each week. ish to request assistance. Then bunk beds and book browsing occurs on the sec- Out of 450 St. Vincent de one or two members of the St. bookshelves for ond floor. Paul thrift stores in the U.S., only Vincent de Paul Society visit the the St. Vincent What is not heard here is the two produce furniture; one is in individual or family, and if the thrift store are, roar of power saws and other Eugene, Ore, the first to do so, need is justified, provides a refer- from left, William woodworking equipment nearby and the Fort Wayne store, found- ral slip, which the client takes Mahocker, Jim in a separate building where ed 60 years ago as Fort Wayne’s to the St. Vincent de Paul store Zehner, Pat volunteers turn finish lumber first thrift store. to receive new bunk beds or a Doyle and Cletus into new beds, dressers and book The demand is there. Dressers dresser or book shelves. This also Rumschlag. shelves at affordable prices, or no and bunk beds move out at the applies to the store’s supply of price at all, depending on circum- average of one a week. used furniture and used refrigera- stances of those involved. The bunk beds, which are tors, stoves, washers, dryers and Eleven years ago, with no stacked twins, sell for $95, or clothing. space and no money, the decision $235 with new mattresses. Four No deserving individual is was made to build dressers at the drawer dressers are $75, and four ever refused; and other needs are thrift store at 1600 S. Calhoun St. drawer bookshelves are $45. not overlooked. If the society’s

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representatives observe that a include home visits, housing refrigerator holds only milk and assistance, disaster relief, food peanut butter, they return prompt- pantries, clothing, transporta- ly with several bags of groceries tion, and utility costs, care for the and provide advice on nearby elderly and medicine. food banks or how to obtain food In the society’s system, each stamps. parish unit is known as a confer- At the end of the month, the ence, and each conference has St. Vincent de Paul Conference of membership in a district. Fort the assisting parish is billed, and Wayne’s district has 21 confer- the St. Vincent de Paul store is ences, which includes about 250 reimbursed for its charges. active members, plus some who Steve App, of St. Jude Parish, are inactive. Fort Wayne, is the store man- Donna Brooke, of St. Patrick ager. Twenty-three years on the Parish, Fort Wayne, found her job have sharpened his powers way, in 1996, into the St. Vincent of judgment, which must be bal- de Paul Society when she vol- anced between shrewdness and unteered to sort clothing and do gentle consideration, and when odds and ends in an independent it comes to a toss-up, Steve App goodwill endeavor founded by applies the ‘hole in the shoe’ rule; altruist Dottie Carpenter. Dottie’s “if a guy has a hole in his sneak- charity was known simply as St. er” says Steve, “he needs help.” Patrick’s Closet and operated out Help is there. Some who of the former St. Patrick School call have no beds at all and are building providing used clothing, in distress because of a broken used furniture, and new mattress- home, unemployment, or have es with a big Christmas giveaway just landed in town looking for for kids. better days. Last year help was Brooke’s interest in this kind in the form of $30,000 of free of assistance to those in need family clothing from infants to grew to the point when in 2000 adults. Help also comes as a she reestablished the latent St. paycheck for some of the store’s Vincent de Paul conference of St. workers. Working with the office Patrick’s and through home visits, of the Township Trustee, deserv- assumed responsibility for pro- ing individuals find temporary viding used furniture and other employment at the St. Vincent needs through the St. Vincent de de Paul store. Others, including Paul thrift store. high school students working on Brooke has served as con- America’s Choice In Homecare® Saturdays, fulfill community ser- ference treasurer and secretary vice obligations at the store. and is currently president of America’s personal choice in homecare® allows The St. Vincent de Paul St. Patrick-St. John the Baptist your loved ones to live where they want to be… Society was formed in Paris merged conference. She has in their own home! in 1833 by seven Catholic served as district president and is For a free in-home consultation University activists who sought currently district secretary.  Up to 24 hour care please call: to put into practice the words After years of face-to-face  Meal Preparation Dave in Fort Wayne of Christ to help His children in experience with “real people” need. Today, the work is carried who are facing real trouble, “The  Bathing/Hygiene Assistance 260-482-CARE (2273) on in 132 countries worldwide. poor you will always have with  Light Housekeeping or Cammy in the Michiana Area The society was established you” could be her mantra, but  Errands/Shopping in the United States in 1845 in it is not one of discouragement; 800-239-0714  Respite Care St. Louis, which is still national instead, it is one of discovery.  Rewarding Companionship www.visitingangels.com headquarters for a membership of Discovery of the gratitude and 172,000 in 4,600 communities. recovered hope of those who Dedicated to the protection of are served ... and the inspiration We Care, Every Day in Every Way® the privacy and dignity of those found in what is accomplished by they serve, the society’s programs those who serve. February 26, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13

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self-discipline was not lost on me, ver the years I have heard Prayer even as a child, what has increased people say that they wish in me as I have grown into OUR Othey had the time to make THE ow that the penitential adulthood is the awareness of where a retreat or find a way to deepen season of Lent has begun these practices lead me — straight their spirituality. Many yearn to get I find myself overjoyed SPIRITUAL CUTTING N into the arms of Jesus. closer to God. Lent provides this. (yes, that’s right, overjoyed) with Just as I developed my aplomb Every year our Church gives us the prospect of yet another oppor- JOURNEY EDGE in the physical realm as a maturing 40 days to reflect on our spiritual tunity to deepen my prayer life and adult, I had the good fortune to learn KAY COZAD lives and to examine and deepen SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC increase my service to God and His confidence in my faith life as well. our relationships with God. Like a people. Lent is, by far, my favorite So as I settle into the practice of retreat, Lent can provide us with an season of the Church’s liturgical some attention. It can be a real Lent this year I am drawn into the Sunday. But the journey takes a opportunity to slow down and take calendar, which may seem a bit discipline to stop and focus on the tradition of season. solitary turn here and there where stock of how well we are living our self-abasing with its penitential tone other person, to really listen to what Beginning with the solemn each must find the personal practice baptismal commitment as disciples and austere traditions. But it’s a spe- he or she says instead of waiting service of Ash Wednesday when we that will lead to the goal — a deeper of Christ. cial time of year when the Church to jump in with what you want to symbolically face our own mortality relationship with Christ. The Church suggests that we invites us to slow down and really say. We should choose the type of by receiving an ashen cross upon Interestingly, the number 40 focus on the traditional Lenten make time to reflect on our faith fasting that would best benefit our our foreheads, Lent promises a time (as in 40 days of Lent) has been disciplines of prayer, fasting and lives and work toward a change of spiritual lives. of reflection and renewal. What associated with several events almsgiving to renew our spiritual heart that will lead us closer to God. The other traditional Lenten more can we ask for in our search found in the Bible. However, lives. When I was a little girl, my discipline is to give alms. When I for the joy of Eastertide? the temptation of Jesus in the I have found that a good way perception of Lent was not quite as was in elementary school we were As these 40 days stretch out wilderness recorded in Matthew to examine our prayer is to look rich, what with the notion of praying given mite boxes to save money for before us the Church faithful unite 4:1 — those 40 days preceding at how much quality time we give and abstaining from or “giving up” a good cause. That is an important in preparation for the celebration of the undertaking of His ministry in to developing our friendship with something of value to me. Though part of it, but it is often easier to our Lord’s Resurrection on Easter the Lord. Maybe our prayer life is the significance of developing my JOURNEY, PAGE 15 limited to Mass on Sunday and a give our loose change to the poor rote prayer before meals, when we than to share the precious gifts of remember. Perhaps we pray mostly our time and talents to those who when we want or need a favor from need them. Lent calls us to give of Concentrate on God during Lent God. Let this Lent be different. ourselves, not just our financial and No relationship can deepen and material resources. During Lent we this Epistle, and its companion, the Church will be their union grow unless we are willing to listen might choose a particular person or as somehow expressing the with Jesus, the Son of God, the and share ourselves with the other cause that could use some of our THE teaching of Peter, the chief of the Messiah so eloquently described person. God is no exception. During time. In what ways can we get out Apostles. in First Peter. Lent, if you don’t already, set aside of ourselves and think of others? SUNDAY The reading this weekend Also very much included are at least 15-20 minutes each day to Besides our time, another thing is rich in its message and in its believers already baptized. At the be with God. Go to a quiet place, we may be called to give during symbolism. First, it proclaims Vigil, they will repeat original slow down and remember that God Lent is forgiveness. Who are the GOSPEL Christ as Savior. He died to baptismal promises. They will loves you. Read and reflect upon people in our lives — whether MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION reconcile humankind with God. renew the pledges spoken some Scripture each day and get to living or dead — that we need to He died in the wake of human perhaps long ago. know the Lord better. Some find it forgive? Or from whom do we need sin. Just as God saved creation The Church calls us all to the helpful to use the Mass readings for to ask forgiveness? It is not easy to and humanity through Noah, God waters of Baptism, there not to each day. In fact, it would be good be reconciled with someone we hurt saves humanity through Jesus. die, but rather to rise from them to try to go to Mass more than just or who hurt us, but it can bring a lot 1st Sunday in Lent Then, the reading compares to true life. on Sunday. Add another day. of peace to our hearts. Mk 1:12-15 the flood to baptism. All aboard This weekend, the Church The second discipline is fasting. Hopefully we will take the ark, humans and animals, begins Lent in earnest. Lent For many of us, the first thing we advantage of this annual opportunity he Book of Genesis pro- kept their lives. Through them, prepares us for Holy Saturday. think about when it comes to fasting to deepen our life of faith. Classes, vides the first biblical read- earthly life endured. If we authentically restate our is to give up some kind of food, papers, jobs, committees, projects, Ting for this first Sunday of The genuinely holy endure baptismal promises, we must like candy or ice cream. Abstaining spring breaks, etc., will pass away, Lent. the waters of Baptism. Indeed, in forsake everything and humbly from food is definitely a way to fast, but our relationship with God is The first rule to remember Baptism, they attain everlasting turn to God. We must concentrate but there are other, and sometimes forever. Let us get to know and in reading Genesis is that it is life. The Church will refer to on God, as Jesus turned to God more meaningful, ways. It could be serve God better during these days a religious book, and it was this symbolic link between Noah and God alone in the desert. more beneficial to fast from gossip as we prepare for Easter. Don’t let designed to be a religious book. and Christ, between flood and All sinners, we must repent. or negative words about others or this be just another 40 days of the It is to teach us about God. Baptism, during its splendid Holy Among the contemporaries of to leave conversations that engage year. Make each day count. This weekend’s story is Saturday Easter Vigil liturgy. Jesus, repentance had a very in negativity or in tearing down familiar. It is about the great St. Mark’s Gospel is the demanding meaning. This someone’s reputation. Another flood, and about Noah. Not read source of the third reading. It is meaning summonses us. It is suggestion is to try to talk less and Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, works for in this reading, but essential brief, but its message is stark and the absolute and total change of become a better listener, both to to understanding this passage the Sisters of the Holy Cross com- direct. John has been arrested. mind, heart and soul, so that we God and to people who could use munications department. and indeed the entire narrative, The last of the great prophets offer everything in our very being is the fact that sin and human preceding Jesus has been to God. Nothing less is sufficient. wickedness drastically disordered silenced. SAINT OF THE WEEK creation. Sin brought death, from All was not lost, however. a force as powerful as a flood. Jesus went into the desert, God, however, did not leave presumably the Judean desert the people, or creation itself, located between Jerusalem and hopelessly doomed in the face of the Jordan River, to pray for a Blessed Francisco and this flood. God instructed Noah, long period of time. Then, Jesus READINGS telling Noah how to survive by emerged from this solitude and Sunday: Gn 9:8-15 Ps 25:4-9 1 Pt 3:18- Blessed Jacinta Marto taking his own family into a went to Galilee to call people to 22 Mk 1:12-15 specially constructed vessel, and repentance and to belief in the Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Ps 19:8- also to take partners of all living 20th century Gospel. Redemption had come! 10, 15 Mt 25:31-46 creatures. These partners were to CNS February 20 be male and female, so that they Tuesday: Is 55:10-11 Ps 34:4-7, could reproduce. Reflection 16-19 Mt 6:7-15 Two of the three Fatima visionaries, this sister and brother were Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10 Ps 51:3-4, (An important message here The readings offer us a beatified in 2000. With their cousin, Lucia dos Santos, they had is that in all these processes of contrast, death or life. Baptism is 12-13, 18-19 Lk 11:29-32 monthly visions of Mary at Fatima, Portugal, from May to October reproduction, parenting figures Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Ps essential to this story of contrast. 1917. Mary asked the shepherd children to promote devotion to her are instruments of God’s might 138:1-3, 7c-8 Mt 7:7-12 Across the country, many Immaculate Heart and pray the rosary daily. Both Martos died of creative power.) people at this time are in the final Friday: Ez 18:21-28 Ps 130:1-8 Mt Noah obeys. The world lives. stages of preparation for Baptism. 5:20-26 influenza, Francisco at age 10 in 1919, and Jacinta at age 9 in 1920. The second reading is from the At the Easter Vigil, they will be Saturday: Dt 26:16-19 Ps 119:1-2, Their cousin, who became a Carmelite nun, died in 2005 at age 97. First Epistle of Peter. The Church baptized, becoming members of 4-5, 7-8 MT 5:43-48 Fatima is among the world’s great Marian shrines and pilgrimage always has highly venerated the Church. In this union with sites. Saints February 26, 2012 COMMENTARY 15 Nickels, dimes and family size SCRIPTURE SEARCH

few years ago, I spoke with have physical, psychological, eco- Gospel for February 26, 2012 a young man preparing nomic or social reasons for need- MAKING Mark 1:(9-)12-15 Ato get married. His aunt ing to limit family size, using sev- told him that she thought he and eral different adjectives to describe Following is a word search based on the Gospel his fiancée were too financially- those reasons: One can have SENSE OF reading for First Sunday of Lent, Cycle B: the strapped to have a child, and that ‘just’ reasons, ‘worthy’ reasons, it wouldn’t be fair to bring up a ‘defensible’ reasons, ‘serious’ BIOETHICS beginning of Jesus’ ministry. The words can be found baby in poverty. Keenly aware of reasons and ‘weighty’ reasons. in all directions in the puzzle. his joblessness and his minuscule In short, the Magisterium teaches FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK bank account, he concluded she that spouses must have unselfish JESUS NAZARETH GALILEE was probably right. reasons for using NFP and limiting JORDAN COMING (UP) OUT OF The young man and his fiancée their family size.” tion to the very ends for which it WATER HE SAW TORN OPEN were ready to tie the knot in a few At times, then, our justifica- exists. If a couple is preparing to DESCENDING UPON MY SON months and they expected that she tions for avoiding a pregnancy embark upon marriage with the PLEASED FORTY DAYS SATAN would be at the infertile phase of may merit further reflection and immediate intention of avoiding WILD ANGELS JOHN her cycle around the time of their scrutiny on our part. When it offspring (even if they are using KINGDOM REPENT BELIEVE honeymoon, so they would be able comes to “poverty,” for example, morally acceptable means such to consummate the marriage while would our poverty, in the true as NFP), they perhaps ought to avoiding bringing a child into the sense of the word, mean that the consider delaying the exchange PREPARED world. They agreed they would child would be malnourished and of their vows until they have use Natural Family Planning without warm clothing, or would it resolved the various impediments, (NFP) after that to avoid a preg- simply mean that he or she would whether financial, career-related, REPENTHESAWL nancy. A few years later when forego some of the latest hi-tech or personal, that are leading them MODGN I KJONAK they felt financially secure, he told gadgets that other children in the to be closed to the idea of having me, they would have their first neighborhood might be enjoying? children. ALLEELILAGNO I recall hearing about another child. He admitted, however, that I recall what a father of RTFFSATXHEAH he was conflicted about whether seven children on a tight budget family that had six children. They they were really being “open to once told me in a conversation: didn’t have two nickels to rub JOOONCRTWLAC together. After the father came life” in their marriage if they were “Honestly, there’s always room BRRTADED I SNC going into it with this kind of fore- around the table for one more, and down with mental illness, the thought and intention of avoiding with ‘hand me down’ clothing we mother had to support the family ENTUTRTNLAJO children. single-handedly. A clear-thinking always manage. And my good- LOYOAMAUDHOM In marriage, it can certainly be ness, isn’t it a momentous thing woman with an unflinching faith, challenging to harmonize spousal to receive that trust of preparing now elderly and reflecting on her I P D Z S ZWR P I H I love with the responsible trans- another soul for an eternal destiny past, she memorably remarked EEAMYSONOONN mission of life. Janet Smith and with God?” His wife pointed out to her neighbor: “I’ve never seen Christopher Kaczor, in an illumi- how the older children ended up the Lord send a child without also VNYGHJESUSNG nating passage from one of their helping with raising the younger sending a lunch pail.” God, who recent books, acknowledge this ones, lessening the burdens on is the very source of the immortal EDSEADESAELP challenge and point to the need mom and dad, and turning it into a souls of our children, is a provi- © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com for a “spirit of generosity” when it “team effort.” dent God who invites us to exam- comes to procreation: The ancient Christian teaching ine the heart of our marriages. He “Pope John Paul II spoke of on the two-fold purpose of mar- invites us to entrust ourselves to ‘responsible parenthood,’ in which riage, namely, the “procreation Him, so that we might be coura- Simple Meal Recipes for Lent a couple uses practical wisdom, and education of children,” and geous and authentically open to Lent: Week 2 prayer and a spirit of generosity in the “mutual help and sanctifica- the gift of life He sends us in the determining how many children tion of the spouses,” accurately midst of the marital embrace. Vegetable Spring Rolls from Vietnam they should have. Some Catholics summarizes the inner order of believe that the Church permits marriage. As the future John Paul Fresh herbs and vegetables rolled in thin rice paper wrappers. The the use of NFP only for reasons II wrote in his great 1960 book garlic and wine vinegar dipping sauce is the perfect topping for this that verge on the truly desperate, “Love and Responsibility,” radi- tangy and tasty meal. such as a situation where a preg- cal personal openness to both of Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is a nancy would threaten a woman’s these purposes is essential to priest of the Diocese of Fall River, life or a family is living in dire the success and meaning of any Mass., and serves as the director of poverty. Magisterial documents, marriage. We should never enter education at The National Catholic however, state that spouses may into marriage with active opposi- Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. prayer. Then my prayers were those folded hands on bended knee. We of innocent petition. Now after pray with our minds with praise and Sauce JOURNEY living a few years in the school of supplication, and with our spirits • ¼ cup water hard knocks I have learned to pray when we sit in silence to hear God’s • 1 tsp corn starch CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 on a deeper level where God is not whisper in our hearts. • 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar only my savior, but also my friend We can pray the traditional • 2 cloves garlic, and confidante. Catholic prayers, such as the Lord’s minced and crushed which our Lord fasted and prayed I try always to begin my prayer Prayer or the recitation of the • 2 Tbsp sugar — resonates most within my heart. with the sign of the cross to remind rosary. Silent prayer in Eucharistic So much symbolism speaks of my myself in whose presence I enter Adoration or communal prayer at Spring Rolls daily search for holiness. — the Father, the Son and the Holy Mass or the Stations of the Cross • 1 cup cooked thin rice noodles The vast and intimidating nature Spirit. It is a gesture that roots me may fill our hearts during Lent. • ½ cup bean sprouts of Lent lends itself to inner turmoil in my baptism and marks me as a I could go on and on. But what • 1/3 head of green cabbage, chopped for many but thankfully the Catholic follower of Christ. is most important is that we find • 5 green onions, chopped Church has traditionally upheld The joy of God’s presence leads a prayer practice that works to • ¼ cup carrots, grated or julienned three pillars of Lent to assist us me to praise and thanksgiving bring us closer to God. • ¼ cup fresh herbs (cilantro, basil or mint) with our pursuit. We are to look and, of course, contrition. During I’ve learned that God • 1 package rice paper wrappers to prayer, fasting and almsgiving, the 40 days of Lent I recommit to doesn’t need my prayer, though to guide us on our journey to God. daily self-examination, asking God He desires it — but I do. Directions Each pillar, I have learned, provides to shine His light on the darkness Communication is the way to Combine all sauce ingredients in small saucepan and simmer for a wealth of symbolic and material of my heart. It’s only when I can deepen any relationship. Prayer 3-5 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to thick- instruction on making a meaningful see my hardheartedness that I can strengthens my faith connection en. Cool before serving. Cook rice noodles as described on package. Lent. commit to changing my thoughts and those disciplines that bring Lightly steam cabbage, green onions, and carrots together until slightly Take prayer for instance. As a and behaviors to serve Him better. me closer to Him. So let’s begin tender. Toss noodles, vegetables, and herbs in large bowl. Quickly Catholic how can we draw nearer When we pray we acknowledge our Lenten prayer today by submerge a rice paper wrapper in warm water and lay on a smooth to God as we live out our lives in our natural dependence on God asking God to show us how He surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of mix on each wrapper and fold this somewhat confusing secular and I’m so grateful that there are would like us to go about making wrapper into shape. world? As a child I learned to “stay so many deeply moving ways to this Lent a meaningful journey to Makes 6 - 8 servings in touch” with my Creator through pray. We pray with our bodies, with Him. 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 26, 2012

BISHOP DWENGER WRESTLING TEAM HOSTS CYO WRESTLING CAMP The Bishop Dwenger Wrestling Team will host a CYO Wrestling Camp that will run Monday through Thursday evenings for three weeks begin- ning March 5 and concluding with the CYO/South Bend tournament held at Bishop Dwenger on Saturday March 24. All boys in grades 1-8 are welcome to participate. Grades 1-4 camp will be held from 6-7 p.m. and grades 5-8 from 7-8:30 p.m. Registration will be $25 on the first night, March 5, at Sports Bishop Dwenger. Contact John Tone with questions at (260) 496-4701 or [email protected]. Mishawaka Catholic Three CYO girls’ basketball Saints win ICCL teams claim championship titles tournament crown BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN ble, Horvath made an impressive BY MATT SOBIERALSKI steal at the end of the third quarter and put in a lay-up just before the FORT WAYNE — The Catholic SOUTH BEND, MISHAWAKA buzzer sounded to give the Saints Youth Organization (CYO) league — The Inter-City Catholic League’s their largest lead of the night at girls’ season will close their record post season tournament came to 33-25. books and log three new champions a thrilling end this past weekend. Madden and the Crusaders for 2012. It saw a rematch of the two teams would not back down as they would In the small school division, St. that squared off in the Holiday make a game of it. Madden put the Therese came from the third-place Tournament championship only team on his back and scored nine spot and knocked off the No. 1 and a month and a half ago. The straight points for the Crusaders that No. 2 seeds to take the top honors. Mishawaka Catholic Saints beat an culminated with a rebound put back The Crusaders battled hard all upstart Christ the King foe to get to as he was fouled. Madden would week to execute their game plan the championship, while the Holy hit the free throw to cut the deficit which required outsmarting, outplay- Cross Crusaders knocked off the St. to three points with 2:50 left in the ing and out hustling their opponents. Joseph, South Bend, Eagles for their game. “I told each player I was asking berth into the championship game. After a Brendan Chappell free for more than 100 percent. They Not only was it a rematch from the throw, the Crusaders put on a heavy played just awesome,” detailed an Holiday Tournament finals, but it man-to-man backcourt press that elated Coach Linda Luegring. was also a matchup of the two divi- turned the Saints over and led to a In the semifinals, St. Therese got sion winners. break away Connor Gentry lay-up by a tough group from Huntington The adrenaline was pumping that tied the game at 37. The Saints’ Catholic, which led to the champion- before the game and continued into big man Coulter had trouble all ship showdown against the defend- MICHELLE CASTLEMAN the opening tip as neither team was game long getting shots, but he came ing champions, St. Joseph-Hessen The St. Joseph, Decatur, Commodores won the seventh-grade CYO able to control the pace of the game through when it counted as he got an Cassel. championship title. In the photo are, in the front row from left, players and a plethora of turnovers plagued open look in the paint and knocked it The Crusaders had lost to the Morgan Ellsworth, Ryan Velez, Liza Okoniewski and Claudia Hebble; and the Saints and the Crusaders. After down giving the Saints the lead back Squires by 17 points during the regu- back row, Coach Kayla Girod, Karly Girod, Head Coach Pam Girod, Megan a few minutes both teams settled and forced Holy Cross to call a time lar season match up just last month, Tracey, Madison Macklin and Coach John Macklin. down and Holy Cross hit the boards out with 22 seconds left. but for the championship, St. Therese hard as Mark Madden put in a The Crusaders came out and won, 27-16. rebound basket for the first bucket charged down the court and got The victors list eight players on of the game. the ball inside to Wiegand whose the winning roster: four eighth grad- Mishawaka Catholic’s big potential game tying shot fell off ers, two seventh graders and two bruiser Patrick Coulter took the the backboard and Madden had a sixth graders. Sarah Braun led all boards himself as he got a rebound chance at a put back tip in that fell scorers with 18 points. goal. The first quarter however, short as well. Holy Cross was forced In the seventh-grade league, St. belonged to that of Saints’ guard to foul with eight seconds left in Joseph, Decatur, had a huge week Jake Whitfield. He poured in nine the game. The Crusaders fouled the of wins avenging one point regular first quarter points and set the tone Saints’ unsung hero Horvath and season losses to both St. Charles and for Mishawaka Catholic as they held sent him to the line to potentially St. Vincent to win it all as the fourth- onto a 13-7 lead. put the game away for the Saints. place seed. The second quarter was a lot Horvath seemed to have ice water “We told the girls that controlling of the same for both teams. Holy running through his veins as he the ball and defense would be key Cross used Peter Wiegand’s defense sealed the championship for the during the tournament and that what to shut down the inside game of Saints by swishing both foul shots happened during the regular season Coulter. When getting the ball to as the Saints won, 41-37. doesn’t matter in the post season,” Coulter became grim, the Saints Madden finished with a explained Coach Pam Girod. called upon Anthony Blum who double-double for the Crusaders Girod’s Commodores held picked up the scoring and rebound- as he poured in 17 points and 10 the Cardinals to 13 points in the ing for the purple- and-gold clad. rebounds. Connor Gentry also semifinals winning, 14-13, then the Connor Gentry hit a fast break lay chipped in 10 for the John Bosco Panthers to 17 in the 21-17 champi- up to cut into the Saints lead at half division champs. The triumphant onship victory. as Mishawaka Catholic led, 21-16. Saints of Mishawaka Catholic were St. Vincent and Decatur have a long history of close games. For the The Holy Cross Crusaders came led by Jake Whitfield’s 17 points, The eighth-grade St. Charles Cardinals won the CYO Gold League crown. out from the locker room at half eight rebounds and five assists. third straight year, the two have met with no motivation as they hit the Anthony Blum also tossed in 10 in the championship. The past two boards hard in the third quarter, points and eight rebounds for the years, St. Vincent came out on top finished off their special afternoon “It was a fun group of kids and and a three pointer by Gabe Brooks Saints. after not one, but two overtimes and together at Mass. a great team effort. They were very would cut the Saints’ lead to two In the third place game the squeaked by with one-point wins. For the Gold League, Kurt relaxed,” explained Patterson. points. Whitfield though would Eagles of Saint Joseph handled the Girod truly feels a key factor for Patterson’s calm, cool and collected “We controlled the boards on both not be denied as he penetrated the pressure put on by the Christ the the team was when their home room eighth graders from St. Charles won ends,” added Patterson. Crusaders’ defense and would get King Kings as they pulled away late teacher walked into the gym and how their fourth and final CYO champi- In the championship, St. Charles to the free throw line to increase the for a 28-19 victory. so many of their classmates came to onship. The Cardinals finished their downed St. Jude, 41-22. Kristina Saints’ advantage. These four teams will compete support them at the game. Morgan careers with an impressive 26-4 over- Burkhardt and Rose Tippmann each The Saints also got big minutes next weekend at Mishawaka Marian Ellsworth led the winners with 10 all record and went 5-0 against their had a dozen points and Alex Seigel from Gus Horvath. With guard Joe High School against teams from points in the contest. St. Joe went “large school” foes earning them a was key in shutting down the Eagle Ravotto on the bench with foul trou- the Fort Wayne part of the dio- to dinner for wings to celebrate and top seed in the tournament. offense. cese.

February 26, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 Bishop Dwenger rifle team raises funds

FORT WAYNE — The new Rifle and Revolver Club. These Each year the team is able to Bishop Dwenger Rifle Team partnerships will allow for not use 5 percent of the trust balance embarked on a fundraising only financial support but also for to help fund the needs of the endeavor last December. With more and varying opportunities to team. big dreams for the future and cor- practice and compete. Only six rifle teams — four porate matching monies to moti- Midway USA Foundation and high schools and two colleges — vate them, team representatives Larry and Brenda Potterfield, in the state took advantage of the began pounding the pavement the owners of Midway USA, generous matching program that and building relationships that matched all monies that were was offered in December. would help the team develop in raised. With this match, a trust Bishop Dwenger was second both skill and resources. was set up on behalf of the in the amount of funds raised. In the end, the team saw out- Bishop Dwenger Rifle Team. Midway has demonstrated standing results. Partnerships The trust balance after only a few their intent to provide continued were established with The Sniper weeks of fundraising has reached support by donating a four rifle DANIELLE COLLINS Company and the Fort Wayne $72,020. set to be raffled in March. The Bishop Dwenger Rifle Team is shown with Coach Gregg Rice and Principal Jason Schiffli receiving a donation from Sniper Company. ‘A Bluegrass Mass’ offers unique experience of bluegrass and choral music Father John Riccardo NOTRE DAME — The South poser,” Barnett said. stage presence. The South Bend Bend Chamber Singers, the Saint Mary’s College music Chamber Singers have performed Shaheen/Duggan Performing professor Nancy Menk, direc- many Masses in the past, but hosts Arts Series, and the Office of tor of the South Bend Chamber none with bluegrass flair. Special Events at Saint Mary’s Singers, has collaborated with “My highest hope is that lis- College will bring “A Bluegrass Barnett in the past and “A teners coming from one tradition CHRIST Mass and More” to the stage at Bluegrass Mass” appealed to her. — classical or bluegrass — and O’Laughlin Auditorium at 7:30 “‘A Bluegrass Mass’ is an out- perhaps dubious about the other p.m. on Sunday, March 4. standing musical piece. It is tough might discover something new IS Monroe Crossing, a bluegrass and the rhythm is complicated,” and wonderful in the combina- band from Minnesota, will join said Menk. “Monroe Crossing tion, as I have,” said Barnett. THE the South Bend Chamber Singers played the premiere of this unique After the performance at in the performance, which brings Mass; it was written for them. Saint Mary’s, the performers American composer Carol The group knows the piece better will bring “A Bluegrass Mass” ANSWER Barnett’s “The World Beloved: than anyone. It was in our best to Fort Wayne to participate in A Bluegrass Mass” to South interest to bring them here.” the American Choral Directors Bend for the first time. Monroe Half of “A Bluegrass Mass Association Central Division Crossing will also perform and More” is the Mass and the Conference on March 7. Weekdays 2pm with the South Bend Chamber other half will be traditional blue- Tickets for the Saint Mary’s Children’s Choir. grass music played by Monroe performance can be purchased at “A Bluegrass Mass” combines Crossing. While in South Bend, MoreauCenter.com or by calling the text of a traditional Catholic Monroe Crossing will host music the box office at (574) 284-4626. Mass, contemporary choral workshops for students of Saint Ticket prices are: adults, $16; music, poetry and bluegrass Mary’s College and Stanley Clark senior citizens, $13; Saint Mary’s instruments into a unique musical School. College, University of Notre experience. Monroe Crossing is known for Dame and Holy Cross College “To bring the solemnity of its mix of classic bluegrass, blue- faculty and staff, $11; and Saint the classical choir-based Mass grass gospel and heartfelt per- Mary’s College, University of together with the down home sonal pieces. Critics rave about Notre Dame and Holy Cross sparkle of bluegrass — now the group’s airtight harmonies, College students, $6. 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It is free and open to the bachelor’s degree in psychology During her University of Saint public. 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 26, 2012 “This Means War” (Fox) Picture Association of America rat- KNIGHTS SELECT LUMEN DEI AWARDS MOVIE Director McG’s ill-conceived ing is PG-13. blend of action flick and romantic CAPSULES comedy tracks the rivalry between “The Vow” (Screen Gems) two CIA agents and best friends Stricken with partial amnesia (Chris Pine and Tom Hardy) after as the result of a car accident, a both fall for a perky consumer Chicago artist (Rachel McAdams) NEW YORK (CNS) – Following are goods tester (Reese Witherspoon). awakens from a coma with no capsule reviews by the Office for While they bring the resources of memory of her romance with, or the spy world to bear in a frantic marriage to, her husband (Channing Film & Broadcasting of the U.S. effort to thwart each other, she Tatum). So he sets out to win her Conference of Catholic Bishops. turns for advice to her closest pal heart all over again, despite the opposition of her controlling parents . (Chelsea Handler) whose point- “The Secret World of Arrietty” ers, meant to be comic, are more (Sam Neill and Jessica Lange) who (Disney) often low-minded. The occasional would prefer to see her reunite with one-liner aside, the humor rarely her more conventionally respectable Poignant animated fable, works, while the path to a generally ex-fiance (Scott Speedman). Based based on Mary Norton’s 1952 moral — though not unmixed — on real events, director and co-writ- novel “The Borrowers,” in which wrap-up is strewn with explosions, er Michael Sucsy’s well-intentioned a sickly 14-year-old boy (voice gunplay and hand-to-hand combat. but flawed love story celebrates the of David Henrie) accidentally Considerable action violence, extraordinarily determined marital discovers a family of miniature skewed sexual values, brief semi- fidelity of Tatum’s character, and PROVIDED BY JACK LIMBERG people living unobserved in the graphic premarital sexual activity, strikes a generally amiable tone as secluded country house to which a few instances of profanity, some it does so. But shallow characteriza- Six high school seniors were selected to receive the he has been sent to prepare for adult humor and references, at least tions — mildly bohemian hubby 2012 Lumen Dei Awards from the Knights of Columbus a risky operation. Despite his one use of the F-word and about takes on conniving 1-percenter in- best intentions, his insistence a dozen crude or crass terms. The laws — and an initial relationship Council 4263 at St. Pius X Church. Shown in the photo, on befriending the daughter Catholic News Service classifica- too cute to be credible undercut its from left, are Patrick Bueneel, Kayla O’Connor, Melanie (voice of Bridgit Mendler) of the tion is A-III — adults. The Motion impact. Brief nongraphic marital diminutive clan — and trying to Picture Association of America lovemaking, a premarital situation, Williams, Robert Giggie, Sean Myers and Erika Herman. help her parents (voices of Amy rating is PG-13 — parents strongly fleeting rear nudity, adultery theme, Poehler and Will Arnett) — cautioned. Some material may be numerous sexual references and imperils the little trio’s previous- inappropriate for children under 13. jokes, at least one use of profanity, ly happy life together. Beautifully a couple of rough and about a half- BARANOWSKI STEPS DOWN AT crafted visuals and a tone of “Chronicle” (Fox) dozen crude terms. The Catholic gentle melancholy characterize Reasonably original, curiously News Service classification is CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE this English-language version of dark exploration of the troubling A-III — adults. The Motion Picture a 2010 Japanese film, directed by results that ensue when mere mor- Association of America rating is Hiromasa Yonebayashi, which tals obtain godlike powers. After PG-13. also features voice work by Carol stumbling on a mysterious object, a Burnett as the manse’s meddle- trio of Seattle teens (Dane DeHaan, “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” some housekeeper. The material- Alex Russell and Michael B. (Warner Bros.) ism of the protagonist’s unseen Jordan) find themselves endowed Leaden adventure — improb- parents is contrasted with the with telekinesis and the ability to ably sourced from books by Jules deep bonds and traditional values fly. Though initially they do no Verne, Robert Louis Stevenson and that unite his newfound pal and more with their newfound gifts than Jonathan Swift — follows an intrep- her devoted folks. Brief mild goof around and play pranks, darker id teenager (Josh Hutcherson) and peril. The Catholic News Service emotions and more serious con- his stepfather (Dwayne Johnson) classification is A-I — general sequences soon come to the fore, to a South Pacific island crawling patronage. The Motion Picture especially for DeHaan’s character, with natural anomalies and oppor- Association of America rating is who’s struggling to cope with an tunities for derring-do. Joined by a G — general audiences. All ages alcoholic father (Michael Kelly) helicopter pilot (Luis Guzman) and admitted. and a dying mother (Bo Petersen). his daughter (Vanessa Hudgens), Director Josh Trank conveys all this the pair encounter the young hero’s in the pseudo-found footage style of explorer grandfather (Michael “The Blair Witch Project.” Though Caine). Director Brad Peyton helms it feels more than a little overused, a mostly wholesome sequel to that conceit nonetheless contributes 2008’s “Journey to the Center of CASA to an atmosphere of realism and the Earth,” though one marred by RISTORANTI lends urgency to the moral debates a somewhat casual attitude toward ITALIANO in which the principals engage youthful sexuality as well as by a — discussions which, for viewers few potty jokes. With its merely PROVIDED BY LOURDES SILVA Fort Wayne Tradition Since 1977 of faith, will likely represent the serviceable visuals, logically suspect Diocesan staff at the Blessed John Paul II Center, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ film’s main appeal. Limited action script and lame expository dialogue, Casa! Ristorante violence, scenes of physical abuse, the project fails to evoke significant Mishawaka, said farewell to Joyce Baranowski, who will awe or wonderment. The Catholic (Southwest) an implied premarital encounter, a be stepping down from her duties as administrative assis- 7545 W. Jefferson Blvd. scattering of profanity, at least one News Service classification is 436-2272 rough term, pervasive crude lan- A-II — adults and adolescents. tant for Catholic Schools. Baranowski has worked with ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ guage and an obscene gesture. The The Motion Picture Association the Catholic Schools Office for the last eight years on the Casa Grille Italiano Catholic News Service classifica- of America rating is PG. (Northeast) tion is A-III — adults. The Motion South Bend side of the diocese. On Feb. 16, coworkers 6340 Stellhorn Road 969-4700 shared feelings of warmth and love for her service and grat- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ itude for being a sincere friend. “On any given occasion Casa Ristorante Italiano THE GALLEY (Next to the Coliseum) Famous Fish & Seafood Joyce has been there for us and for our diocese,” noted 4111 Parnell Avenue Lourdes Silva, who works with the Hispanic Ministry 483-0202 Chicken & Steaks • Banquet Facilities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Set Sail Soon! Office. “Mrs. Baranowski helped everyone she came in Casa Grille (Northwest) We now have served over contact with and the hundreds of students, teachers, prin- 411 E. Dupont Road 3,000,000 lbs. of our cipals and families she served,” Silva said. In the photo are 490-4745 FAMOUS FISH! from left, Enid Roman-DeJesus, Catholic Schools’ nurse casarestaurants.net Celebrating our 34th Anniversary! Maureen VerVaet, Carolyn Strutner, Joyce Baranowski, Banquets & Catering Catholic Schools’ nurse Beth Kirk and Lourdes Silva. Other diocesan department employees of the Blessed John 399-2455 622 North 13th Street • Decatur • (260) 724-8181 Paul II Center also offered their best wishes. February 26, 2012 TODAY ’ S CATHOLIC 19 REST IN PEACE Churubusco Lawrence David Notre Dame Virginia A. Browning, Goetz, 75, St. Jude Father Robert M. 84, St. John Bosco Hoffman, CSC, 90, Granger What’s happening? Basilica/Sacred Heart Decatur Joseph C. Clemmons, Elizabeth M. Miller, 80, 26, St. Pius X Josie Mae Jeffries, 64, St. Mary/Assumption Basilica/Sacred Heart WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Frank Felinski Jr., 65, announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Bobby E. Heller, 79, St. Pius X Roanoke St. Mary/Assumption Margaret K. Quickery, Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Patrick B. Laake, 59, 70, St. Joseph payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Elkhart St. Pius X Elfriede T. Andabaka, South Bend our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Huntington 81, St. Vincent de Paul Margie G. Christianson, Cheryl R. Foster, 60, 85, Little Flower Knights plan spaghetti dinner Fort Wayne Ss. Peter and Paul FISH FRIES Friday, March 9, from 4-7 p.m. Helen M. Ables, 98, Marilyn R. Lawton, 85, St. Jude fish fry in St. Isidore Hall, 803 W. Bike Fort Wayne — The Knights of Sister Marlene Wolf, Columbus Council 451, 601 St. John the Baptist Corpus Christi Fort Wayne — St. Jude Parish St. Tickets are $7.50 presale, $8 OLVM, 90, Victory Noll at the door and $4 for children 12 Reed Rd., will have a spaghetti Edward C. Ryan, 81, Armando Mancini, 77, will have a fish fry, Friday, Feb. dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 29, Lillian F. Karst, 87, and under. St. Vincent de Paul St. Matthew Cathedral 24, from 5-8 p.m. Adults $7, chil- from 5-6:30 p.m. All proceeds Ss. Peter and Paul dren 6-8 $5 and children 5 and St. Patrick fish fry will benefit the Down Syndrome Frances Rys Samrita, Walter C. Ruszkowski, under free. Carry-out available. Mishawaka Arcola —St. Patrick Parish will Association of NE Indiana. 94, St. Jude 98, Our Lady of Hungary Elena M. Salaiz, 56, St. Holy Name Society fish fry have a fish fry on Friday, March 9, from 4-7 p.m. in the parish Smoker planned Patria Artuz Kintanar, Joseph Jonathan A. Bajdek, New Haven — The Holy Name Fort Wayne —St. Joseph-Hessen 88, St. Vincent de Paul 27, Holy Cross Society of St. John the Baptist hall. Peanut butter and jelly for New Haven children. Tickets are $8.50 for Cassel, 11521 US 27 South, Parish will have a fish fry Friday, will have a Notre Dame Smoker Bernice Baldwin, 86, Robert C. Carney, 63, Ardenia Kingsberry- Feb. 24, from 4-7 p.m. Adults adults, $4 for children 6-10 and children under 6 free. Seniors 60 Sunday, Feb. 26, from 12:30 to St. Charles Borromeo St. Louis Besancon Rodgers, 79, St. $7.50, children 5-12 $4 and chil- 5:30 p.m. Food, drinks, casino and Augustine dren under 5 free. and up $7.50. Drive through and Colleen Hake Boyd, 87, Rick P. Isenbarger, 52, carry-out available. Notre Dame players will be pres- ent. Admission is $18 pre-sale or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. John the Baptist Lenten fish fry K of C Lenten fish fry $20 day of event. Stag only. South Bend — The Knights of Columbus Council 553 will have Fort Wayne — The Knights of Includes Papal Audience & 7 Masses! Columbus Council 12417 will Trivia Night a fish fry Feb. 24 and March 2, South Bend — Our Lady of from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Knights have a fish fry at Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, 7215 St. Joe Hungary School, 35 W. Calvert hall, 553 E. Washington St. St., will have a trivia night, Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for Road, on Friday, March 9, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for Saturday, March 3, in the gym. Italy Pilgrimage children under 12 and children Doors open at 6 p.m, game under 5 free. adults, $5 for children 6-12 and children 5 and under free. Carry begins at 7 p.m. Tables of 10 are $100. Bring your own food Knights plan fish fries out available. Proceeds benefit 10 Days from $2198* seminarians. to share. Winning table receives Granger — The Knights Council $250 cash. Call (574) 289-3272 Departs: September 10, 2012 4263 will have fish fries Friday, Knights plan fish fry to reserve a table. March 2, 16 and 30, from 4-7 p.m. in the St. Pius X gymna- South Bend — The Knights of Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Open house announced ROME – VATICAN – POMPEII – PADRE PIO’S COMPLEX sium. Adults $8, children 6-11 Wabash —St. Bernard School LORETO – ASSISI – FLORENCE – PISA – ORVIETO $3.50 and children under 6 free. S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish fry on Friday, March 2, from 5-7 with students pre-K through grade 6, will have an open house on Fully Escorted + Your YMT Chaplain, Fr. Rex Familar! St. Charles fish fry p.m. Adults $8, children (5-12) $3. Chicken strips for $8 and Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 5-7 p.m. Fort Wayne — St. Charles Parish shrimp for $8.50 will be avail- Tour the school, meet the teach- Explore historic Rome. Start with an audience with Pope will have a Dan’s fish fry Friday, able. ers, hear what the school offers Benedict XVI (subject to his schedule) followed by a city tour March 2, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. and learn about the state funded of Rome including the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Trevi in the cafeteria, door 9. Tickets voucher program for the 2012-13 are $8.50 for adults, $4.50 for MISC. HAPPENINGS Fountain, Spanish Steps and Colosseum. Your second visit VNHH offers grief workshop school year. Registration will also children 6-12 and free for chil- be available. For information, to the Vatican includes a private Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, dren 5 and under. Grilled cheese Fort Wayne — Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, 5910 contact the school office at (260) the Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel. Tour the ruins at sandwich dinners available for 563-5746. Pompeii with Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii. $4. Carry-out available. Proceeds Homestead Rd., will offer a grief education workshop titled, Continue to San Giovanni Rotondo with Mass at the tomb benefit the athletic program. Catholic Business Network meets “Learning to Live After the Death of St. Pio. Visit the Convent of Santa Maria Della Grazie and Fort Wayne — The Catholic Fish fry of a Spouse,” Tuesday, Feb. museum of St. Pio. Visit the Grotto of St. Michael in Monte 28, from 5-7 p.m. with speaker Business Network Group will Fort Wayne — A Forbing fish fry meet Friday, March 2, begin- Sant’Angelo, Lanciano, San Francesco church, and celebrate will be at Queen of Angels Parish Kay Cozad, MS, a certified grief and loss educator and author ning with Mass at 7 a.m. in the a private Mass at the Sanctuario Della Santa Casa De Loreto Friday, March 2, from 4:30-7:30 St. Mother Theodore Guérin p.m. Tickets are $8.50 for adults, of “Prayer Book for Widows.” (Basilica contains a stone hut-house where Mary lived). A light supper will be served. Chapel. Mass will be followed Your Catholic Pilgrimage continues to Assisi with a half day $4 for children 6-10 and free for in the Cathedral Center by guest children 5 and under. Reservations are required at (260) sightseeing tour including a visit to Santa Chiara Church, St. 435-3222. speaker Sean McBride, commu- nications director for the Diocese Mary of the Angels, and a private Mass at St. Francis Basilica, Jonah fish fry Las Vegas Night of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Assisi. Travel across the beautiful Tuscan countryside for a South Bend — Corpus Christi South Bend — Holy Family Refreshments will be provided by half-day guided tour of Florence with a visit and private Mass Parish will have a Jonah fish fry Catholic Foresters Insurance. on Friday, March 9, from 4-7 Ushers Club will have a Las at one of the greatest Gothic buildings in Italy, The Duomo Di Vegas night on Saturday March p.m. in the school gym. Tickets Gorzkie Zale Orvieto, whose construction was completed in 1290. Depart are $9 for adults, $4 for children 3, at the parish center from 6-11 for home Thursday, September 20, 2012. Includes 17 meals. p.m. Tickets are $8 and include South Bend — St. Adalbert ages 6-12 and free for children Parish will have Polish Lenten Your chaplain is Father Rex Familiar, Parochial Vicar at St. John under six. Carry-out available. food and drink and a chance for a $1,000 prize. Games of chance, devotions, Gorzkie Zale Vianney, in Orlando, Florida. This will be Fr. Rex’s second YMT tip boards at this non-smoking (Sorrowful Lamentations), every Pilgrimage. *Price per person, double occupancy. Single AYCE fish fry Wednesday in Lent at 5 p.m. in event. Tickets available at the room with no roommate: add only $400. Airfare is extra. Bremen — St. Dominic Parish door or rectory. For information church. English translations avail- will have an AYCE fish fry on able. call (574) 282-2317. For details, itinerary, reservations & letter from YMT’s chaplain with his phone number call 7 days a week:

Visit www.diocesefwsb.org for a complete calendar. 1-800-736-7300 20 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 26, 2012 U.S. Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien, grand master of the Equestrian Order of CARDINALS the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, receives a red biretta from Pope CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Benedict XVI during a consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Feb. 18. The pope created 22 new who served there before going to cardinals from 13 countries — Hawaii. including two from the United States “As grateful as I am for being a cardinal,” he told reporters later, and one from Canada. “I really want to be a saint. I mean that, but I have a long way to go.” St. Peter’s Basilica was filled to overflowing for the ceremony, and several thousand people sat in a sunny St. Peter’s Square watch- ing on large video screens. Choirs from New York and from several Italian dioceses provided music for the service. At the end of the ceremony, the College of Cardinals had 213 members, 125 of whom were under the age of 80 and, there- fore, eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a new pope. CNS PHOTOS BY PAUL HARING The consistory took the form of a prayer service. After the the main address on evangeliza- in total faithfulness and complete Gospel reading, in what the tion at a meeting of the College responsibility toward mankind,” Vatican described as an allocu- of Cardinals the day before, said the pope said. tion, not a homily, the pope told that when he knelt before the “The free acceptance of his the cardinals that love and ser- pope, the pope thanked him again violent death becomes the price vice, not an air of greatness, are for his presentation. “I said thank of freedom for many,” he told to mark their lives as cardinals. you, for this, I’m the one who is the new cardinals, praying that “Dominion and service, ego- grateful,” he said. “Christ’s total gift of self on the ism and altruism, possession and “The Gospel and the homily cross” would be “the founda- gift, self-interest and gratuitous- were very sobering,” he said, tion, stimulus and strength” of ness: These profoundly contrast- because they recalled the words their faith and that it would be ing approaches confront each of Jesus that “we’re not in it for reflected in their love and charity other in every age and place,” the prestige, we’re not in it for toward others. Pope Benedict said, but the car- the honor, we’re not in it for the During the ceremony, Pope dinals must model their lives on glory. We’re in it to serve.” Benedict placed rings on the fin- that of Jesus, loving others to In all things, Pope Benedict gers of the 22 new cardinals and the point of giving up his life for had told them, “the new cardinals assigned them a “titular church” them. are entrusted with the service of in Rome, making them full mem- Cardinal O’Brien told report- love: love for God, love for His bers of the Rome clergy and ers afterward that the ceremony Church, an absolute and uncon- closer collaborators of the pope in and the pope’s remarks under- ditional love for his brothers governing the universal Church. lined that becoming a cardinal “is and sisters, even unto shedding Cardinal O’Brien’s titular not a reward, it brings on greater their blood, if necessary,” a fact church is the historic Church of responsibilities — something the underlined by the red color of the St. Sebastian on the Palatine Hill. pope experiences every day.” biretta — a three-cornered hat — Cardinal Collins was assigned He said that when he knelt and the red cardinal’s robes. the Church of St. Patrick in the before the pope, “I thanked him; “He is servant inasmuch as Via Veneto neighborhood, where I said I’d serve him completely he welcomes within himself the an English-speaking congrega- with my whole heart.” fate of the suffering and sin of all tion worships; and Cardinal Cardinal Dolan, who delivered humanity. 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