50¢ January 7, 2007 Volume 81, No. 1 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Why did I get this paper? 2007 Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year See this week’s editorial

et this year be a year of joy. Jubilee refers to for the answer Ljubilation, a time of joy and thanksgiving for the Page 17 graces and blessings God has given to this diocese over 150 years. We should greet the year with humility. This is always the right stance before God as Mary has shown us. Pastoral letter Like her, we also pray that the word of God may penetrate hearts during this year. This will happen if Bishop D’Arcy releases we make it a year of prayer and thanksgiving; a year of repentance and openness to the Holy Spirit. his jubilee vision It is a time to lay a foundation for the future so Pages 3-5 those who come after us in this holy place will be blessed. It is a year to give thanks for all that has happened. It is a year to strengthen our communion with our bishop and, through him, with the Bishop of Rome, Remembering the Successor of Peter. It is a year to reach out to those President Ford See jubilee who have left the practice of their calendar of faith. It is a year to greet other Known as a healer to a events Christians who are not in full com- wounded nation munion with us and to pray for the PAGES 11-15 restoration of that communion. Page 6 I place this Jubilee Year in the hands of Our Lady, patroness of our diocese, asking her to help us seek the face of Christ. Let us seek it in the word of God. Let us seek it in the Eucharist. Let us seek it in the poor. Rocky journey I look forward to spending this splendid year with the people of our diocese. Stallone tells his faith story Sincerely yours in our Lord, BY KAY COZAD Page 22 Bishop John M. D’Arcy presided at a special inaugural Mass opening the Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year of prayer, evangelization and the pursuit of holiness for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend on Dec. 31 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. In his homily the bishop spoke of the importance of family, self-giving love and the Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy Interested grace that will take this 150-year-old diocese into the future. in subscribing? Bishop D’Arcy proclaims CHRISTMAS EVE AT Page 24 has the details opening of jubilee year ST. AUGUSTINE ciliation, regional confirmations and the BY KAY COZAD continued travel of the Jubilee Pilgrim Cross culminating its journey at the Eucharistic FORT WAYNE — Gloomy skies and tor- Congress on the University of Notre Dame rential rains couldn’t dampen the spirits of campus, scheduled for Aug. 18. those who attended Sunday morning Mass The bishop concluded his remarks with at the Cathedral of the Immaculate a request for prayer saying, “I ask for Conception on New Year’s Eve. December prayers for the diocese and the people to 31 marked not only the feast of the Holy accept the call to faith and unselfish giving. Family this year but also the inauguration As the diocese flourishes, we can give back of the diocesan Sesquicentennial Jubilee to God what he has given us over the last Year in Fort Wayne. 150 years.” Bishop John M. D’Arcy presided over Father Robert Schulte, vicar general, the special Mass opening the diocesan- who concelebrated Mass, said of the wide Jubilee Year saying, “On the feast of sesquicentennial year ahead, “It’s an the Holy Family, we hold in our hearts the opportunity to look back on 150 years and family of this diocese.” As he spoke of the how far we’ve come and (it) gives us a selfless love between husband and wife, he hope into how far we can go in the future.” reminded the congregation it was symbolic In this year of prayer, evangelization of the love Jesus Christ has for his flock. and the pursuit of holiness, Bishop D’Arcy Bishop D’Arcy also spoke of the impor- is grateful to be bishop of this diocese and MAY LEE JOHNSON tance of family, quoting Pope John Paul II, says, “I joyfully look forward to the com- Holy Cross Father Charles Lavely reads,” A saying, “The future of humanity passes by ing jubilee year.” way of the family.” The theme for the jubilee is “Behold the Mouse in a Manager” to the children at During his homily, Bishop D’Arcy also face of Christ: His steadfast love endures Christmas Mass held on Christmas Eve at set forth the hope that the planned events forever.” throughout this jubilee year will “make each Bishop D’Arcy will celebrate the open- St. Augustine Church in South Bend. The parish a family of God.” The numerous ing of the Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year in children also read, sang and performed activities include a call back to faith for non- South Bend on Jan. 7 at the 9 a.m. Mass at practicing Catholics, parish missions, recon- St. Matthew Cathedral. skits that evening. More photos page 24. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 7, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Fostering vocations comes from Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 homes, parishes and bishop PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy about the very large number of confessions rest before the great honor of celebrating EDITOR: Tim Johnson at St. Pius before Christmas. the midnight Mass at the Cathedral of the ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer The next day, there was a meeting of the Immaculate Conception, followed by egg STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Serra Club at Holy Family in South Bend casserole, quiche and coffee cake with following a Mass. Thanks to the Serrans for Father Robert Schulte, our wonderful and Editorial Department NEWS their work on behalf of vocations. devoted vicar general and rector of the cathedral. With us were Father James PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES Stoyle and two visiting priests, Father Pius FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, Later in Fort Wayne from Nigeria and Father Edward from Sri Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY In Fort Wayne, we met at St. Charles Lanka. We enjoyed each other so much it Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, Borromeo Parish. Here the two talks were was hard to break, even though it was 2:30 Denise Fedorow, Sister Margie given by Jake Runyon and Tink Coonan. in the morning. Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Ochstein, Jake told us that his decision came when he Then there was a delightful morning Theresa Thomas, Kristi Ward Even in Christmas week the work was 15 and was at Denver at World Youth Mass at the University of Saint Francis Day with Pope John Paul II. He noticed the Chapel on television. In fact, both the mid- continues night Mass and the morning Mass were tel- Business Department priests and how happy they were. Tink (I Now that Tony Steinacker has become think it stands for Terry), whose brother, evised. A new evangelization. Not new in BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Father Tony Steinacker, we have 17 young Matt, is also studying for the priesthood for content but new in ardor, in method and AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber men preparing for the priesthood. So, the our diocese, told about his spiritual journey expression. BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol work of fostering vocations must continue. through St. Vincent de Paul Parish, the A quiet day then, with much thanksgiv- [email protected] It is done primarily in the home and in the Life-Teen Program, which had a strong ing to God. These great feasts become more parish, but the bishop has a key role to play. influence, and the University of Dayton. and more cherished as I realize that there Advertising Sales With the help of our vocation office, Father Once again, we retired to the Blessed are not too many of them left for me as Bernard Galic and his assistant, Mary Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) Sacrament Chapel for night prayer. Young bishop of this diocese. I will stretch it out Szymczak, we scheduled two Andrew (260) 456-2824 men came from Bishop Luers, Bishop and take as many as I can. Dinners this week, between Christmas and Dwenger and Carroll high schools. Judy Kearns (South Bend area) New Year’s Day. In the Gospel of John, we (574) 234-0687 read that Andrew brought his brother, Peter, And now the jubilee Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY to the Lord. So, priests are asked to bring It was my privilege to announce it at the young men to these dinners; not just any Other events Published weekly except the last Our vocation office does much more Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on young men, but those whom they believe Dec. 31, as I will this coming Sunday at St. Sunday in June, second and fourth have a vocation to the priesthood. These than this. A group of priests and sisters visit weeks in July, second week in August each high school. Father Galic tells me how Matthew Cathedral, South Bend. I hope evenings are very encouraging. The invita- you have a chance to read my pastoral let- and last week in December by the tion to the young men came from priests. I much the spirit has improved since they Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, ter, which is in this edition. I thank Tim think that counting both dinners, we had first started this effort over 10 years ago. 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Johnson and his excellent staff for prepar- between 15 and 20 young men, most of Priests and religious also visit the fifth and Wayne, IN 46801. Second-class eighth grades in our parish schools. ing this historic edition, which will be sent postage paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and them in high school but a few in college. to every home in the diocese. I hope every- The first night was held at St. Pius X A number of vocation events are being additional mailing office. planned for the Jubilee Year. Among them one will take out a subscription. How else Parish, Granger, with Father Bill Schooler will you know about what is going on in POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: as host. In my usual brilliant planning, I is a program entitled Called By Name in which laity give names to the bishop and this Jubilee Year, and how else will you Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort thought it best to take the circuitous route, know of the work that Christ is doing in Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: up 69 and down the toll road, which I the vocation office of young people whom [email protected]. they think may have a call to be a priest or our diocese? understand is now owned by some compa- A special thanks also to Craig Klugman, ny in Europe, Australia or wherever. It was religious. For the second year in a row, our SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in seminarians will sponsor a retreat for young editor of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, a good decision because St. Pius is right and to Rosa Hernandez for her excellent, advance, one year $20. Bundle rates next to an exit. I made the mistake of ask- men out of high school who might be inter- available on request. Single copy 50¢. ested in the priesthood. This initiative came front-page article on our Jubilee Year, ing the young woman who took the toll which appeared in the Journal Gazette last where St. Pius Church was. “Take a right,” from the seminarians themselves. They MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Sunday. Let us hope that the South Bend she said. Excessively obedient, I took a learned some of it from other dioceses and Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) have adapted it to our own situation. Tribune will do as well. 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. right and followed a drive throughout St. Pius Parish. It is not a place where you can There is another program which shows BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South their wonderful imagination. I will tell you Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- ask directions, but I must have passed every Mince pie 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. home in the parish, and wound up just over about that at another time. It deserves spe- the Michigan line before I could find lights, cial mention. I must say a word of thanks to many News deadline is the Monday morn- stores and a gas station. I was quickly sent people from all over the diocese who some- ing before publication date. south to Ontario Road and Fir Road and St. how knew about my favorite holiday deli- Advertising deadline is nine days Pius Parish. Above all, prayer cacy, mincemeat pie. Pieces of this delicacy before publication date. There was still time to talk to the young Above everything else, there is prayer — came from everywhere, and I have eaten men. They had watched an exceptional the rosary, prayer before the Blessed most of them. Enough. Time to go back on LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- video on the priesthood prepared by the Sacrament, prayer to the saints — which a diet. comes original, signed letters about will bring, and is bringing more young men I will be heading to my hometown for a issues affecting church life. Although United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and had talks from two of our sem- and women to seriously consider the priest- few days to visit my family, especially my we cannot publish every letter we sister, Mary, whom I commend to your receive, we strive to provide a bal- inarians, Andy Budzinski, the former lep- hood and consecrated life. I am counting on rechaun of the Notre Dame cheerleaders all our people for this effort while I, as prayers in her serious illness. While my anced representation of expressed home parish has closed, I have been invited opinions and a variety of reflections and a graduate of Notre Dame, and Kevin bishop, must always keep before me my on life in the church.We will choose Bauman, who chaired the modern language serious responsibilities in this matter. by a neighboring pastor to celebrate a Mass letters for publication based on read- department at Notre Dame and taught there for my jubilee on Jan. 14, at St. er interest, timeliness and fairness. Spanish. So, there was still an opportunity Columbkille’s Parish. Columbkille is an Readers may agree or disagree with for some words from the bishop. Christmas in this diocese Irish saint and I remember the parish of the letter writers’ opinions. Letters I was very impressed with the young Once again, it was my privilege to cele- which he is patron as a great Irish enclave; must not exceed 500 words. All let- men who were present. They came from brate this wonderful feast with our people. a place of great vitality with a parish school ters must be signed and include a Marian High School, Saint Joseph’s High and even a high school. My family will be phone number and address for verifi- This year, I had the good fortune of driving School, Penn High School and other places. to and from South Bend with our very dedi- there and hopefully a few friends of my cation.We reserve the right to edit dear parents. letters for legal and other concerns. After joining them for night prayer in the cated, energetic and totally devoted master- Blessed Sacrament Chapel, noting a beauti- of-ceremonies (and interim head of the Hope to see you next week. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, ful new tabernacle brought west from Office of Worship), James Fitzpatrick. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Boston by Father Dan Scheidt, I was able There was the usual huge crowd on 46856-1169; or e-mail: to have a late supper. Christmas Eve at St. Matthew Cathedral [email protected] A delightful visit then with Father Church. A delightful meal served and Schooler, and I heard about the extraordi- cooked by the indefatigable rector of the ISSN 0891-1533 nary crowds for Mass at St. Pius, as in all cathedral, Father Michael Heintz. USPS 403630 our churches. Also, I was pleased to hear Back through the night and a chance to JANUARY 7, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Pastoral letter on the threshold of the Jubilee Year, the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend challenges brought by a secular Then there is Mother Theodore BY BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY culture ever more aggressive and Guerin, recently declared a saint, challenging, and always there is founder of the Sisters of e stand on the threshold the singular importance of the Providence, and one of the of our observance of the parish priest. founders of the Catholic school W150th anniversary of the This has been a local church system in our diocese. On her founding of our diocese by marked by a missionary spirit. arrival in Indiana, Mother Guerin Blessed Pope Pius IX. This pres- Indeed, it was established by mis- expressed the deep desire of her- ents to us an opportunity, a sionaries, men and women who self and her companions to experi- moment of grace and a pastoral came this way after a journey of ence the presence of Christ in the challenge. great sacrifice. So, let us look to Eucharist before doing anything To read the history of our dio- some of the characteristics, which else: cese is to note with reverence the can be found in those who came “We had agreed among ourselves struggle of every generation to fol- here in the early days to a rough that our first visit would be made low Jesus Christ and build a and untamed land and to those to the Blessed Sacrament, and that Catholic culture: to honor the fam- who followed them. They pos- we would not speak to anyone ily; to foster vocations to the sessed a spirit of sacrifice and a before having satisfied the longing priesthood and the consecrated willingness to endure, and even of our hearts.” — “Journals and life; to erect churches so hearts and embrace, suffering and hardship Letters of Mother Theodore Guerin: spirits can be raised to God in a and to see it as a sharing in the Founder of the Sisters of worthy manner. These were the cross of Christ. They had a strong Providence,” ed Sister Mary goals of those who went before us and unwavering sense of the provi- Theodesia. in this place. dence of God and an intimate rela- We also learn of Angelique As one looks back over the tionship with the person of Jesus Campeau, a lay catechist who years, one finds evidence every- Christ, our savior, fostered by worked alongside Father Stephen where of the life of faith and of prayer and his presence in the Badin, the first priest ordained in prayer, which must always accom- Eucharist, evident in the letters what became the United States, in pany growth in faith. This is they left behind and which still catechizing the Potawatomi shown in a variety of ways. From inspire us. Indians. She remains an inspiration the earliest days we find devotion It seems appropriate to speak of to the many lay catechists now to the Blessed Sacrament; constant four of these missionaries. First, teaching in our diocese. devotion to Our Lady and the erec- there is Rev. Edward Sorin, the We also see in the history of tion of churches in her honor. founder of several of our parishes our diocese the extraordinary wit- Also, there is the building of in the South Bend area and of the ness of Msgr. Julian Benoit, the TIM JOHNSON schools and the establishment of University of Notre Dame. He intrepid French missionary, the Saint Mother Theodore Guérin’s tapestry hangs at St. Peter’s Basilica on catechetical programs for those in came accompanied by several builder of the Cathedral of the the day of her canonization, Oct. 15, 2006. A pilgrim group, representing public schools so the young may Brothers of Holy Cross. Listen to Immaculate Conception who can the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, attended the canonization. She meet Jesus Christ and so that the his assurance of the Lord’s pres- be called the founder of the church is the first saint canonized from Indiana and is considered one of the Catholic tradition of honoring faith ence accompanying him and his in the Fort Wayne area. founders of Catholic education in the diocese. Foundress of the Sisters of and reason may be respected. companions in the rough Indiana I mention these few because Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Mother Theodore sent sisters A particularly noteworthy part wilderness: they are typical of the early spiritu- to staff St. Augustine Academy in Fort Wayne in 1846. of the history of our diocese entails “This very evening we have hung al founders, and because we need the establishment here of some of up in our little chapel our sanctu- to learn of their spirit so we might the great religious communities ary lamp only the second to be know more clearly from whence every historical period, to make his time. There is a grave danger that coming from Europe, followed by found in this vast diocese. It burns we came and also what it is that face shine also before the genera- they will be vain and sterile.” — the flourishing of those congrega- now before our modest altar … God is asking of us as we live tions of the new millennium? “Evangelii Nuntiandi,” Pope Paul VI tions. This century and a half is across the woods we see the lamp together the challenge of this year Our witness, however, would be especially marked by the presence that lights up the mean dwelling of jubilee. hopelessly inadequate if we our- How then can we meet this of those priests, brothers and sis- where our good master resides, we selves had not first contemplated need, this hunger so evident in our ters in apostolates and ministries, know full well that we are not Sir, we want to see Jesus his face.” — “Novo Millennio times? What means can we take so which nourished the entire diocese. alone. Jesus Christ dwells in our As we look to the past for Ineunte,” apostolic letter, Pope that the people of our time are It is also important to note the midst and we take courage. We inspiration, we must realize that John Paul II helped to contemplate the face of arrival of immigrants over several come to visit him and in the night the year of the jubilee points Christ and so that the spiritual generations and the welcome that as in the day our eyes are fixed ahead. As we look to the holy men Our call then in this jubilee hunger of our times can be met? In they received in our parishes; the upon the tabernacle.” — “Letter of and women who established the year, the call of every parish and short, how can this year of jubilee response of the church’s leadership Edward Sorin to Basil Moreau: church here and preached the of all our ministries and aposto- help us to live our vocation to to the signs of the times and to the Edward Sorin,” M O’Connell. Gospel and lived it, we, like they, lates is first of all a call to prayer. come to know Jesus Christ and must face the questions that the When as individuals and parishes help others to know him? times and the prevailing culture our habit of prayer grows strong, What I am asking of myself Holy Cross Father are putting to us as followers of then we will be accompanied by and of all of us is that we embrace Edward Sorin is Jesus Christ. Christ as we spread the word of this as a year for the pursuit of the founder of Pope John Paul II, who guided God. Our evangelization, our out- holiness. It is a year to be marked several parishes in the church into the new millenni- reach, risks becoming sterile if it is by prayer in the parish and by the South Bend um, turned to the Scriptures to find not rooted in prayer and the devout efforts of evangelization rooted in area and of the the question that is in the hearts of reception of the sacraments and prayer. the men and women of this age. It openness to the Gospel of Christ. What I pray for, under God’s University of Notre Everywhere there is hunger for grace, is that this year of prayer Dame. is the question I wish to place before our diocese as we set forth a faith which is alive and which and outreach, of repentance and on this jubilee; the question Pope helps others to believe. Pope Paul return, of sorrow for sin and hope John Paul II placed before the VI put it graphically in his beauti- in Jesus Christ will give light for church as part of the observance of ful reflection on evangelization. the years that follow. The jubilee the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000. “The world, in spite of the general must be seen as a spiritual retreat. It remains fresh in our hearts and opinion to the contrary, and We are called to become a church minds. We have made it the central although it gives every outward that prays and prays more intense- theme of this jubilee year. It is a sign of denying God, is in fact seek- ly. call to prayer, a call to holiness. ing God by strange ways and is in Christ called the apostles to “ ‘We wish to see Jesus.’ (Jn 12:21) desperate need of God. This world “come apart and rest” with him This request, addressed to the is looking for preachers of the awhile before sending them out. Apostle Philip by some Greeks who Gospel to speak to it of God whom So it must be with us. (cf Lk 6:12- had made a pilgrimage to they know as being close to them, 16) This is the great apostolic par- Jerusalem for the Passover, echoes as though seeing him who is invisi- adox — to be with him, and also spiritually in our ears too during ble. The world expects of us, and to be sent out by him. It must this jubilee year. Like those pilgrims demands of us, a life of simplicity, guide us still. of 2,000 years ago, the men and the habit of prayer, charity towards Pope John Paul emphasized women of our day — often per- all and especially towards children again and again that there is no haps unconsciously — ask believers and the poor. It expects obedience effective evangelization without not only to ‘speak’ of Christ, but in and humility, forgetfulness of self contemplation. Our going forth a certain sense to ‘show’ him to and abnegation. If these signs of will not bear fruit unless time is sanctity are wanting, our words will PROVIDED BY BROTHER CHARLES MCBRIDE, CSC them. And is it not the church’s task to reflect the light of Christ in not reach the hearts of men in our PASTORAL, PAGE 4 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 7, 2007 instruction on both penance and the holy Eucharist. During Lent 2007, there will be PASTORAL several simultaneous efforts to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 draw people closer to Christ and his church. first spent with him. This is time for prayer. We must do both; not The media necessarily one first and the other There will be extensive use of second, but both together. Here are television, radio, billboards and the means that I will ask each other instruments made possible parish to employ, remembering by a grant from Our Sunday always that we are beginning Visitor, inviting everyone, but something, or rather renewing especially inactive Catholics, to something that many did before “come home” to Christ and the us. What we do as a diocese this church. year will light the way for the years that follow. Mercy Day Following a diocesan-wide The parish mission effort, which will include a 1-800 This is a time of prayer and phone number for those seeking evangelization. I request every counseling and help before return- parish to have a mission, which ing to the sacrament of penance, will include outreach and invita- all priests will make themselves tion to Catholics who have left the available, on a particular day, for practice of their faith. In order to the sacrament of penance at a time make this possible, I ask every and date to be announced. parish to schedule their mission between Jan. 1, 2006 and Dec. 1, Wells of Hope 2008. Thus, we include the year This is an original instrument just completed, and this gives prepared for our diocese by our parishes a full three-year period Office of Spiritual Development. It allowing time to schedule and pre- has already begun and will include pare a truly parish-wide mission in the training of disciples to go two- every parish. It is recommended by-two to visit people who might DON CLEMMER that the Office of Spiritual be interested in returning to the Diocesan youth director Cindy Black initiated XLT, praise and worship music, reflection and time with Jesus in Development be used. In that pro- practice of their faith. This splen- the Blessed Sacrament. XLT appeals to high school and college age Catholics to draw them into worship. The gram, priests, religious and laity did effort can also be linked with first diocesan XLT took place Sept. 28, 2006 at St. Mary Church, Fort Wayne. from our diocese present the the parish-wide mission. In the instructions on the word of God. visit, people can be invited to When this happens, both the pre- attend the mission. kind of welfare activity which could priests are well aware that efforts the hopes, the problems and suf- senter and the listener are served equally be left to others, but is a to draw people to Christ who ferings of everyone else. All this is spiritually. It is a more complete Expansion of eucharistic part of her nature, an indispensa- awaits them in the sacrament of not to advocate a return to some time of renewal. If a parish does ble reflection of her very being.” — penance and in the celebration of outdated style of living: it is to choose another group of mission- adoration “Deus Caritas Est,” Pope Benedict the holy Eucharist must be ongo- return to the roots of human aries, they must use the prepara- Every parish should consider XVI. ing throughout the year in every development and human happi- tion methods of evangelization as increasing the hours of exposition parish. ness!” — “Homily at the Aqueduct perfected by our diocesan office. of the Blessed Sacrament and Race Track,” New York, 1995 This includes personal contact, a should make clear intentions of Family life prayer for vocations to the priest- Renewal of the sacrament letter from the pastor as well as a Parishes and pastors must look As part of this intensified effort to hood and consecrated life. of penance phone call to each parishioner, and for ways, in collaboration with the help build a Catholic culture in the a time of intense intercessory This is to take place on the diocesan Office of Family Life, to home, the parish should look for prayer before and during the mis- Intensified efforts to reach, diocesan level through Mercy Day, help parents form their families as opportunities to present to married sion. This preparation involves the love and serve the poor in which will be accompanied by communities of faith, prayer and couples and to couples preparing for whole parish, led by the pastor, in extensive media efforts to call peo- service. Pope John Paul II set forth marriage the beauty of the church’s prayer, outreach and preparation. each parish ple back to this sacrament and to this beautiful vision for Catholic teaching on marriage, family, sexual- The Office of Spiritual The encyclical of Pope the full practice of their faith, and family life in the following way: ity and the human body. by a special telephone number Development stands ready to give Benedict XVI, “Deus Caritas Est,” “Catholic parents must learn to through which people can receive help to all parishes in the prepara- calls us to this effort. form their family as a ‘domestic Evangelization and counseling and discuss personal tion, including those who might “The church cannot neglect the church,’ a church in the home, as it problems, which may have pre- catechesis of young people choose a missionary from outside service of charity any more than were, where God is honored, his law vented them from returning to the A recent study entitled Soul the diocese. The mission must she can neglect the sacraments and is respected, prayer is a normal practice of their faith. As valuable Searchers has examined the efforts include opportunities for the sacra- the word of God. event, virtue is transmitted by word as this intense effort will be, our of various churches and religious ment of penance, as well as “For the church charity is not a and example, and everyone shares groups to reach young people with the message of the Gospel. The Now Accepting Orders...For The Official study found that when Catholics engage and educate young people, 2007 DIRECTORY especially teenagers, there is strong response. Alas, it found, For the Diocese of $15 with some encouraging excep- per copy tions, that Catholics do not do this Fort Wayne-South Bend adequately. In great part, we have failed to show our young people the face of Christ. We have not Over 200 pages of information covering diocesan heard and attended to their cry, the HISTORY • OFFICES • PARISHES • CLERGY • SEMINARIANS cry given to the Apostle Philip on GRADES SCHOOLS • HIGH SCHOOLS • COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES the day of the great feast, “We want to see Jesus.” As part of the RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES & SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS jubilee year, I ask every parish to assess the effort it is making for the sanctification and instruction Please send_____copies of the 2007 Diocesan Directory at $15 per copy (includes postage and of young people. I pledge to work with our Office of Youth Ministry, handling). Enclosed is my check payable to the CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE, for $____ our Office of Catechesis, our Office of Young Adult Ministry Name______Address______and our parishes to enhance this effort. The following characteris- tics should be part of every parish City______State______Zip______Please allow four weeks for delivery. effort to reach our young people. 1. Instruction on the holy Eucharist, a multifaceted mystery, and help to pray well at Mass, Mail to: Catholic Communications Office • 915 South Clinton Street • Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 along with time for quiet prayer in the presence of the Blessed JANUARY 7, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 Sacrament. is the way of grace and the way of The events of our families. this year and, like those who went 2. Instruction and catechesis salvation. As Cardinal Ratzinger The Jubilee Pilgrim Cross will before us, the seeds to be planted presented in a way that is attrac- once said to me at an “ad limina” The main event is the continue its pilgrimage through may fall on good ground and bring tive, with exchange in conversa- visit, “That is salvation history. Eucharistic Congress to be con- parishes and institutions, carried forth a hundredfold. Let us make it tions and questions and answers One person sows and another ducted on Aug. 18 at the by our young people so that all a joyful year for joy is one of the between young people and the reaps.” University of Notre Dame. It will may observe the instrument of our fruits of the Holy Spirit. priest, as well as between young But let us begin. include an ecumenical service; cat- salvation and be drawn to him. people and their lay leaders. Young I ask each parish to initiate con- echeses at different locations “And when I am lifted up from the people today are growing in versations and planning in the fol- throughout the campus; eucharistic earth, I will draw everyone to To contemplate the face of sophistication in many of the disci- lowing areas. adoration; the rosary at regular myself.” — Jn 12:32, New plines they study. They are highly 1. A program of prayer and out- intervals at the Notre Dame grotto; American Bible Christ and to contemplate technological and the Internet is reach including, but not limited to, opportunity for the sacrament of it with Mary part of their lives. The Internet a parish mission. penance; special programs for young people; and an exhibition of A personal note On Dec. 8, we will celebrate itself brings about interesting and 2. A program of prayer for During this jubilee year, it will the feast of the Immaculate valuable information as well as vocations to the priesthood and art. It will conclude late Saturday afternoon with the celebration of be my great privilege to celebrate Conception, the patronal feast of dark and offensive images. Young consecrated life, which will 50 years as a priest. Filled with our diocese. On that day in the people must be educated to know include eucharistic adoration. The the Eucharist at the Joyce Center. The entire diocese will be called to gratitude and also a great sense of cathedral church dedicated to her the difference and helped to have Office of Worship will be provid- unworthiness, We will celebrate under this title and in all the parish the grace and strength to make the ing help to every parish. attend this event. There will be no parish Masses that Saturday after- this event on Sunday, April 15, churches in the diocese, we will right choices. As they become bet- 3. An evaluation of the present 2007. I hope we can show forth consecrate our diocese, our people ter and better educated at an early parish youth ministry program to noon throughout the diocese, no weddings, funerals or athletic the vocation of the priest and bish- and our future to her, knowing that age, we cannot allow that the be conducted in close collabora- op in such a way that other young her prayer of intercession will Catholic Church, which has tion with our Office of Youth events and no parish confessions, as all the priests will be at Notre men will hear the call of Christ bring countless blessings and always honored faith and reason, Ministry. As Pope Benedict XVI and respond. Let us approach this graces in the years to come. We the church of the great universities, pointed out in conversation with Dame where they will be hearing confessions and presenting catech- year with humility, with sorrow for will entrust this beloved diocese to the church, which fosters educa- parish priests in northern Italy, it sin, and with gratitude to Jesus her and pray for all those who tion, should fail to instruct its may be that smaller parishes may eses. There will be two diocesan Christ for his gifts to this diocese come after us in this holy place. young people. have to be linked together. A pro- over a century and a half. Let us The beautiful jubilee image, “In our pastoral care we ask our- gram of youth ministry in the regional confirmations in September — one in South Bend approach it also with a prayer of typical of many of the works of art selves: How are we to reveal Jesus parish should include the four petition that the Most Holy Trinity in our diocese, also shows our Christ, God made man, to the mul- foundations, which are indicated and one in Fort Wayne — showing the unity of our young people and will shower many gifts upon us in theme: Behold the Face of Christ, titudes of children and young peo- above. Our Office of Youth and also the millennium admoni- ple, reveal him not just in the fasci- Ministry is ready and eager to tion of Pope John Paul II: nation of a first fleeting encounter help. “Contemplate the Face of Christ but through an acquaintance grow- 4. The training of catechists. and Contemplate It with Mary.” ing deeper and clearer daily, with Many parishes take advantage of Together, let us seek and behold him, his message, the plan of God programs prepared by the diocese the face of Christ. I call all in our that he has revealed, the call he for the training of catechists and diocese, our priests, our religious, addresses to each person and the for adult religious education. all our parishes and all our people kingdom that he wishes to estab- The catechetical program in a to seek the face of Christ in prayer; lish. ...” — “Catechesi Tradendae,” parish can only fully flourish when in reparation for sin, especially John Paul II, page 31 there are strong programs of adult through the sacrament of penance; 3. Service. Pope Benedict XVI education. A number of parishes in outreach and evangelization; in has called the whole church to the have made great advances in this improved ministry to and with our ministry of charity and the element area and every parish is called to young people; in the training of of service to those who are in this. Many adult Catholics are hun- catechists and programs of adult need, including the disabled, must gry to know their faith. religious education; and through be a component of every parish in 5. Every parish should reflect works of charity for those in need. its work with our youth so that in on the ministry of charity, recog- May God bless our journey, our their early years they may recog- nizing that service to the poor and jubilee year. I place it in the hands nize Christ in their neighbor who those in need is closely linked to of Our Lady, our patroness. is in need. the Eucharist. The parish should Together, let us seek the face of 4. The training of adults who search out the poor and see what Christ. His steadfast love endures are to serve as teachers, core team needs are not being met. The forever. members, organizers and mentors. parish council or committee They must work in close harmony appointed to this should read care- with the priest. A program where fully “Deus Caritas Est” of Pope the young people do not experi- Benedict XVI, keeping in mind his TODAY’S CATHOLIC ARCHIVES ence the close pastoral presence of words: “Within the community of The Jubilee Pilgrim Cross continues its journey across the diocese from the priest lacks an essential com- believers, there can never be room parish to parish with academic and religious congregation visits includ- Most Reverend ponent. At the same time, a youth for poverty that denies anyone ed. In 2007, the cross journeys onward to South Bend and will culminate John M. 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BY JOHN THAVIS this way he teaches us respect for children,” he said. The pope said Christmas VATICAN CITY (CNS) — should draw people’s attention to Celebrating Christmas at the all children who suffer and are Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI said abused in the world, “the born the world still needs a savior, and the unborn,” particularly despite technological advances those who are hungry, unloved, that make humanity consider forced to beg or “placed as sol- itself the “self-sufficient master diers in a violent world.” of its own destiny.” He emphasized that the sign of At Midnight Mass in St. Christmas — a newborn baby Peter’s Basilica, the pope said the lying in a manger — corresponds birth of Christ should focus atten- with the essentially straightfor- tion on all the suffering and ward message brought by Jesus: abused children in contemporary to love God and love one’s neigh- society. bor. Later, in a Christmas Day “This is everything — the blessing “urbi et orbi” — to the whole faith is contained in this city of Rome and the world — he one act of love which embraces said recent developments like God and humanity,” he said. space travel, genetic engineering He said this core message has and the Internet only accentuate sometimes been turned into man’s need for spiritual salvation. something long and complex, “In this postmodern age, per- especially by Scripture experts haps he needs a savior all the who “became entangled in details more, since the society in which and in particular problems, he lives has become more com- almost to the extent of losing an CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS plex and the threats to his person- overall perspective.” Pope Benedict XVI blesses pilgrims from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25 during al and moral integrity have In the season of giving at his Christmas Day blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city of Rome and the world). In a long Christmas message to become more insidious,” the pope Christmas, the pope encouraged Christians in the Middle East Pope Benedict prayed that despite their enormous suffering they would stay in said. people to reflect the spirit of the region and work for peace. The Mass and blessing, broad- Jesus’ selfless love. cast around the world, were the “When you give gifts for public highlights of the pope’s Christmas, do not give only to human genome?” The pope said the catalogue of • He urged an end to civil Christmas, but the 79-year-old those who will give to you in “Is a savior needed by a suffering includes those misled strife in Sri Lanka, and prayed pontiff also marked the festivities return, but give to those who humanity which has invented by “facile prophets of happiness,” that fratricidal conflicts in Darfur in quieter gatherings with friends receive from no one and who interactive communication, which who struggle with relationships, and other African areas would and colleagues. cannot give you anything back,” navigates in the virtual ocean of loneliness, alcohol and drugs, and cease. An old friend drove down he said. the Internet and, thanks to the who “choose death in the belief The pope then explained why from Germany with three small At noon the next day, in an most advanced modern communi- that they are celebrating life.” Christmas should stimulate the Christmas trees — which were event broadcast to some 60 coun- cations technologies, has now All this adds up to a “heart- church in its evangelizing mis- decorated and placed in the papal tries, the pope offered his bless- made the earth, our great com- rending cry for help,” he said. It sion. The belief that “our Savior apartment — and several batches ing and pronounced Christmas mon home, a global village?” he illustrates that despite humanity’s is born for all” must be pro- of Bavarian cookies. A separate greetings in 62 languages, includ- asked. material progress it always needs claimed in word and deed by gift of venison meat arrived from ing Chinese, Arabic and Latin. Yet despite these advances, he a savior to help choose between Christians everywhere, he said. Germany in time for Christmas “May the said, the need good and evil. The church evangelizes with dinner. birth of the for The pope then turned his passionate enthusiasm, with joy On Christmas Eve, as a crowd Prince of Peace Christianity’s attention to areas of conflict and with full respect for all cul- gathered for the unveiling of the remind the “May the birth of the saving message throughout the world: tural and religious traditions, he Vatican’s own larger-than-life world where its is also evident: • He made an “appeal to all said. Nativity scene in St. Peter’s true happiness many people those who hold in their hands the He ended his talk with a direct Square, the pope made his way to lies; and may Prince of Peace remind continue to die fate of Iraq, that there will be an appeal to the millions watching the packed basilica for midnight your hearts be of hunger, dis- end to the brutal violence that has and listening around the world to Mass. filled with hope the world where its ease and pover- brought so much bloodshed to the “open your hearts” to Christ as Young children from five con- and joy, for the ty, even in an country, and that every one of its the savior of the world. tinents brought flowers to a statue Savior has been age of unbri- inhabitants will be safe to lead a On Dec. 26, the pope recalled of the baby Jesus in front of the born for us,” he true happiness lies.” dled con- normal life.” the feast of St. Stephen, the first altar, a moment that highlighted said in English. sumerism; some • He said he was deeply appre- martyr, and prayed for Catholics the liturgy’s international atmos- Speaking POPE BENEDICT XVI are enslaved hensive about the continuing cri- who are persecuted today because phere. from the central and exploited; sis in the Middle East, but they show fidelity to the Vatican In a sermon, the pope said the outside balcony and some are expressed hope at recent signs of “without accepting compromises, meaning of Christmas was quite of St. Peter’s victims of racial a resumption of dialogue between sometimes at the price of serious simple: God “makes himself Basilica, the pope asked whether or religious Palestinians and Israelis. In a sep- consequences.” small for us.” the idea of a savior still has hatred and discrimination. arate Christmas message to The pope appeared to be refer- “This is how he reigns. He meaning “for a humanity that has “Others see their own bodies Middle East Catholics, he also ring to China, where a govern- does not come with power and reached the moon and Mars and and those of their dear ones, par- said he wanted to visit the Holy ment-approved Catholic associa- outward splendor. He comes as a is prepared to conquer the uni- ticularly their children, maimed Land as soon as circumstances tion rejects Vatican ties, and baby — defenseless and in need verse; for a humanity which by weaponry, by terrorism and by permitted such a pilgrimage. where underground Catholics of our help,” he said. knows no limits in its pursuit of all sorts of violence, at a time • He lamented the destruction loyal to Rome have been the tar- “In this way God teaches us to nature’s secrets and which has when everyone invokes and and uncertainty in Lebanon, gets of discrimination. love the little ones. In this way he succeeded even in deciphering acclaims progress, solidarity and where a war last summer left “The entire church admires teaches us to love the weak. In the marvelous codes of the peace for all,” he said. many victims, but said he was this example and prays so that confident that a democratic they have the strength to perse- Lebanon would survive. vere,” the pope said.

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found the CIA was engaged in ille- would have mired the nation in wrong,” he said, adding that every BY JERRY FILTEAU gal activities, the U.S. Supreme deeper divisions and bitterness. state should have a constitutional Court reinstated the death penalty, He said he pardoned Nixon for right to control abortion and WASHINGTON (CNS) — In his the United States took in more the nation’s sake, not Nixon’s. expressing his belief that such laws brief, unelected tenure in the than 140,000 South Vietnamese The first president to take office need to “recognize and provide for nation’s highest office, President refugees and the country celebrat- after the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court exceptional cases.” Gerald R. Ford restored integrity ed its bicentennial. decisions requiring states to allow After the Vietnam War ended, and character to the White House He contributed to better rela- abortion virtually on demand, Ford he established a Clemency Board and brought a measure of healing tions between Israel and Egypt, favored a constitutional amend- that included two nationally to a country badly wounded and increased U.S. food aid abroad and ment that would restore to the known priests — the Notre Dame divided by the Watergate scandal. reached a new nuclear arms limita- states the right to regulate abor- University president, Holy Cross Ford, who had a bout with tion agreement with the Soviet tions. The U.S. Catholic bishops Father Theodore M. Hesburgh, and pneumonia last January and two Union. With the nation facing opposed his approach, arguing that the U.S. bishops’ secretary for heart treatments in August, died energy shortages in the wake of an amendment prohibiting abortion social development and world Dec. 26 at his home in Rancho the 1973 gas crisis, he negotiated a on the federal level was needed so peace, Msgr. Francis Lally — to Mirage, Calif. He was 93. fine line between high inflation that all states would have to ban deal on a case-by-case basis with In a Dec. 27 statement, the and recession. the practice. Vietnam War opponents who had president of the U.S. Conference He liked to describe himself as Ford, who was Episcopalian, resisted the draft or deserted the of Catholic Bishops called Ford “a “a moderate in domestic affairs, a won some favor from Catholic military for reasons of conscience. great and good man who served conservative in fiscal affairs and a officials because of his support of He met with Catholic leaders his country with distinction.” dyed-in-the-wool internationalist in federal aid to parochial schools, his CNS PHOTO/KNA on several occasions to discuss “As a healing presence for the foreign affairs.” increase of U.S. food aid in the Former U.S. President Gerald Ford issues the country faced, including nation at a time when it was much In his 1979 autobiography, “A face of widespread famine in 1975, abortion, domestic health and wel- is pictured with Pope Paul VI at needed, President Ford earned his Time to Heal,” he said he regarded his welcoming of Vietnamese fare policies, Vietnamese and country’s lasting gratitude,” said healing the country after Watergate refugees, his support for immigra- the Vatican in this 1975 file Cambodian refugees, immigration Bishop William S. Skylstad of as his greatest accomplishment. tion reform that made family photo. Ford died Dec. 26 at the law reform and issues of humani- Spokane, Wash. “We pray for the The single most important act reunification easier and his efforts age of 93. tarian aid and human rights in U.S. repose of the soul of our 38th pres- in that effort, taken a month after at detente with the Soviet Union. foreign policy. ident and express our heartfelt con- he was sworn in, was to pardon his But the bishops opposed his the start of his term to less than 6 In 1975 during a trip to Europe dolences to his wife and family.” disgraced predecessor, Richard M. domestic policies of reducing the percent by the end; under his suc- he met with Pope Paul VI. During his 30-month presiden- Nixon, of any crimes he may have food stamp program and other cessor, President Jimmy Carter, In August 1975, as thousands of cy, South Vietnam fell to the com- committed in the Watergate cover- areas of social welfare. He was inflation zoomed into double dig- refugees from Indochina were munist forces of the North, high up. It was an action that provoked criticized by religious leaders for its, peaking at 13.5 percent in 1980 pouring into the country, he visited Nixon administration officials far wider and deeper anger than he vetoing a public works program and contributing significantly to a the resettlement offices of the U.S. were found guilty of Watergate had expected, but it prevented a that would have created 600,000 long-term rise in conservative Catholic Conference (now U.S. crimes, a blue-ribbon commission lengthy trial that almost surely new jobs and for supporting covert influence in U.S. politics. Conference of Catholic Bishops) at CIA operations that involved using In a speech at the 41st Fort Chaffee, Ark., to pay tribute missionaries as information International Eucharistic Congress, to the contributions of the USCC, sources — a policy seen as under- held in Philadelphia in 1976, Ford which was then resettling well ST. JUDE STUDENTS DELIVER CHRIST mining missionary activity. expressed concern about the over half the refugees. Against arguments from church “growing irreverence for life” in He nearly doubled funding for CHILD DONATIONS leaders that in vetoing several the United States. the U.S. Food for Peace Program social welfare bills he was not sen- A month later, in a letter to a and in a 1975 speech at Notre sitive to the needs of the poor and delegation of U.S. bishops that was Dame warned against letting infla- unemployed, he said in a 1976 released following an hourlong tion and economic problems at interview, “If I approved every bill meeting with them in the White home lead to withdrawal from that Congress enacted, we would House, he spelled out his convic- U.S. responsibilities toward poorer impose the cruelest tax of all on all tions on a number of issues of con- nations. “There is no safety for any our people, which is inflation.” cern to the bishops, including nation in a hungry, ill-educated and In fact, he lowered the rate of abortion. desperate world,” he said. inflation from about 9 percent at “Abortion on demand is Bishop Luers High School 333 East Paulding Road - Fort Wayne 46816

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recognize the mission publication Few foreigners spend he founded 100 years ago as The Christmas in Bethlehem Field Afar. But Father Walsh, who went on to become a bishop and to due to political tensions co-found the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, also BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS) EWS RIEFS N B known as Maryknoll, “would — Six friends, members of a local undoubtedly be overjoyed that the Christian choir, huddled together in magazine not only reaches more long coats and scarves for warmth than 500,000 readers but also against the evening chill on Manger CHILDREN WATCH BETHLEHEM CHRISTMAS PROCESSION involves them,” said Maryknoll Square in Bethlehem. The admit- Father Joseph Veneroso, current tedly disappointed choir was sup- publisher, in a statement. Now posed to have performed along with called Maryknoll, the monthly other local choirs for Christmas magazine reports on the work of Eve, but instead a Spanish women’s Maryknoll missionaries in Africa, group had taken over the whole Latin America and Asia and has a time slot. “Ten years ago there were bilingual sister publication, choirs performing here on Revista Maryknoll. Christmas from all over the world (like) Korea, Poland. So now we are happy for the Spanish group. Vatican booklet cites We’d like to see more groups com- ing,” said Munther Isaac, 27, a ‘spiritual ecumenism’ as Presbyterian and teacher at route to unity Bethlehem Bible College. Around the friends, groups of mainly young VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every men milled about and street ven- time Christians of different com- dors sold hot corncob, coffee, party munities pray together, witness to hats and glow-in-the dark toys. Few the Gospel and help people in foreigners were among the crowd need, they are promoting — just those with tickets to mid- Christian unity, said the Vatican’s night Mass who gathered close to top ecumenist. Joint prayer and the church and arrived just before Bible study, attendance at a major the church doors opened. This event of another denomination meant little business for the local and working together for justice souvenir shops. and peace are the components of “spiritual ecumenism” suggested CNS PHOTO/ELIANA APONTE, REUTERS by Cardinal Walter Kasper, presi- Chaplain head says Palestinian children watch the traditional procession in celebration of Christmas in the dent of the Pontifical Council for troops respected amid West Bank town of Bethlehem Dec. 24. Only a few pilgrims were among the crowd out- Promoting Christian Unity. The cardinal is the author of “A policy divisions side the Church of the Nativity due to political tensions. Handbook of Spiritual Ecumenism,” a booklet published WASHINGTON (CNS) — in English late in 2006; the Italian However people feel about U.S. Saddam’s appeal of his November Catholic Church’s National Vatican said 539,200 people had edition will be released at the policies abroad, the troops on the conviction for killing 148 people Migration Week Jan. 7-13. “I attended papal liturgies at the Vatican in time for the Jan. 18-25 ground carrying out those policies in northern Iraq in 1982. The high invite you to welcome Christ in Vatican and at Castel Gandolfo Week of Prayer for Christian have “our respect and admiration,” court ruled that the death sentence the migrant through prayer, educa- during the year. Another 357,120 Unity. In fact, participating in ecu- Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien of issued against him should be car- tion and parish outreach,” said people took part in special audi- menical prayer services and dis- the U.S. Archdiocese for the ried out within 30 days, but the Bishop Gerald R. Barnes of San ences for particular groups. In cussions during the Christian Military Services said in a former dictator was hanged Dec. Bernardino, Calif., chairman of addition, the Vatican said a total of unity week is encouraged Christmas letter to Catholic mili- 31. the bishops’ Committee on just over 1 million people attend- throughout the booklet. In the tary chaplains. “We know that on Migration. He said Jesus’ biblical ed one of the pope’s weekly gen- introduction, Cardinal Kasper said this Christmas Americans are divid- admonition that what one does to eral audiences on Wednesdays at Sri Lankan workers the booklet was the result of a dis- ed, at times radically, as to the prop- a stranger is done to him “is par- the Vatican or Castel Gandolfo. cussion by members of the pontif- er course of our present military ticularly timely” in the current express frustration over ical council focusing on the need engagements,” he wrote. “While immigration debate. “Our nation’s Bay State bishops call for prayer and conversion in the our military members can feel tsunami rebuilding legitimate security concerns have search for Christian unity. caught up in the middle of these been distorted by some who on legislators to vote on GALLE, Sri Lanka (CNS) — would foment anxiety, fear and a divisions and confusions at home, Church workers have expressed they must not doubt our respect and distrust of migrants,” he wrote in a marriage amendment frustration over the disarray of letter accompanying parish educa- Catholic-Baptist admiration as they seek to bring tsunami reconstruction in northern BOSTON (CNS) — As the about peace and harmony to lands tional materials for this year’s conversation held on and eastern Sri Lanka due to the migration week. “The present Massachusetts Legislature neared and people torn by violence.” He ethnic war ravaging the country. the end of its session, the bishops Scripture, tradition said, “Our love and prayers go out immigration reform debate has While Caritas Sri Lanka has been lost much of its reason and is often who head the state’s four Catholic to them, fervently hoping for an end able to proceed in its reconstruc- dioceses urged lawmakers to vote BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (CNS) — to civil unrest in areas where we being fueled by raw emotions,” he An international Catholic-Baptist tion programs in the south, added. He urged Catholics to on a citizens’ initiative that seeks have invested so much of our pre- “reports from the north and east to end same-sex marriages there conversation on “The Word of cious treasure — lives lost, bodies become involved in the Catholic God in the Life of the Church: are very frustrating,” said Duncan immigration reform initiative by enshrining the traditional defi- and spirits sorely, permanently MacLaren, secretary-general of nition of marriage in the state con- Scripture, Tradition and wounded, and families who must described on the Web site Koinonia” was held Dec. 10-15 at Caritas Internationalis. Caritas Sri www.justiceforimmigrants.org. stitution. “We believe that a legis- cope with the often destructive Lanka is the local affiliate of lator’s vote to recess (before tak- Beeson Divinity School of results of extended separations.” Caritas Internationalis, an interna- ing a vote on the initiative) vio- Samford University in tional network of Catholic relief, Vatican says more than lates their sworn duty to uphold Birmingham. Co-sponsored by the development and social service the constitution,” the bishops said Baptist World Alliance and the Vatican official decries agencies. Nongovernmental 3.2 million attended Dec. 29. Two days earlier the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for decision to execute organizations have said only 10 papal events in 2006 state’s Supreme Judicial Court Promoting Christian Unity, the percent of tsunami housing recon- said it could not force the legisla- meeting was the first since 1988, Saddam Hussein struction has been completed in VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With tors to vote on the proposed when representatives of the two faiths completed five years of con- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — the north and east due to the war. two public events still to go in amendment, but they should take versations about the call to wit- Repeating a remark he often has MacLaren expressed shock over 2006, the Vatican reported Dec. 28 the vote. The court said it could ness the faith. That series led to a made since former Iraqi President reports that some of the houses that more than 3.2 million people only seek to persuade legislators 1990 report titled “Summons to Saddam Hussein was captured in built by church aid workers for the attended papal audiences and to act in good faith, since “there is Witness to Christ in Today’s 2003, Cardinal Renato Martino tsunami victims in the rebel-con- liturgies during the past year. no presently articulated judicial World.” Co-chairing the new expressed hope that the deposed trolled areas already have been Almost 1.3 million people joined remedy for the Legislature’s indif- round of meetings are Bishop dictator would not be executed. destroyed in bombing and shelling Pope Benedict XVI for the recita- ference to, or defiance of, its con- Arthur J. Serratelli of Paterson, “There is no doubt” that Saddam by government forces. tion of the Angelus on Sundays stitutional duties.” N.J., on the Catholic side and the was a ruthless dictator responsible and feast days at the Vatican and Rev. Paul Fiddes, principal of for hundreds of deaths, said at the papal summer residence in Migration week theme Maryknoll magazine Regent’s Park College at Oxford Cardinal Martino, president of the Castel Gandolfo, the Vatican University in England, on the Pontifical Council for Justice and reported. The statistics, compiled is ‘Welcoming Christ marks 100 years Baptist side. The group is to meet Peace. “But one does not compen- by the Prefecture of the Pontifical annually through 2010 and sate for one crime with another in the Migrant’ Household, do not include figures MARYKNOLL, N.Y. (CNS) — In expects to issue a joint report on crime,” the cardinal told Italy’s La from Pope Benedict’s four trips an age of e-mail, digital photogra- WASHINGTON (CNS) — its findings. Repubblica newspaper Dec. 28. abroad in 2006, or from his trips phy and computerized layout, “Welcoming Christ in the to different Italian cities. The Father James A. Walsh might not Iraq’s high court Dec. 26 denied Migrant” is the theme of the U.S. JANUARY 7, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 9

dents of Allen County. To learn Sister Prejean to more, visit matthew25online.org. speak at Little Our Sunday Visitor, Sadlier publishers Flower Parish AROUND THE DIOCESE announce collaboration SOUTH BEND — Sister Helen HUNTINGTON (CNS) — Two of Prejean, noted author of “Dead the leading Catholic publishing Man Walking” and opponent of companies in the United States the death penalty, will speak at CHOIR VISITS WITH RESIDENTS OF ST. ANNE HOME will collaborate to develop, pro- Little Flower Church in South duce and distribute Catholic mate- Bend on Jan. 12, 7 p.m. The talk is rials for parish and school use. open to the public. Her discussion The two are William H. Sadlier will be “Choosing Life: A Inc., which produces catechetical Prophetic Voice in the Tradition of materials for school and parish Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.” religious education programs, and The event is sponsored by St. Our Sunday Visitor, which has six Vincent de Paul Society of Little national publications; produces Flower, St. Joseph, South Bend, more than 500 books, pamphlets St. Joseph, Mishawaka, and St. and programs; and is the nation’s Casimir, Kern Road Mennonite, largest producer of Catholic offer- Holy Cross, Saint Mary’s College ing envelopes. Justice and Peace offices, St. “This is an unprecedented col- Stanislaus, Sisters of the Holy laboration of shared vision, com- Cross, St. Matthew, Sacred Heart, plementary skill sets and under- Catholic Peace Fellowship and the standing the needs of the Catholic Center for Peace and marketplace,” said Gregory R. Nonviolence. Erlandson, president of Our Little Flower Church is located Sunday Visitor Publishing, in a at 54191 N. Ironwood, South statement. Bend. William Sadlier Dinger, presi- dent of William H. Sadlier Inc., South Bend to hold said the new relationship “pro- vides an opportunity to develop annual right to life superior new products and to dis- march, program tribute complementary products which will meet the needs of SOUTH BEND — The annual Catholic parishes and schools.” Right to Life March and Respect Examples of projects aimed at Life Program will be held on meeting the catechetical needs of Sunday, Jan. 14, in South Bend. parishes and schools are Catholic The march starts at Knights of Vacation Bible School, produced Columbus Council #553, located PROVIDED BY TRISH SCHEIBLE in cooperation with Augsburg at 553 E. Washington, at 2 p.m. The St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School Youth Choir visited and sang for the residents of St. Fortress and recently released for and proceeds to St. Joseph Church the summer 2007 market, and for a brief prayer service and then Anne Home before Christmas. Take Out: Family Faith on the Go, returns to Council #553 for the a monthly minimagazine intended respect life program, which starts for religious education, school and at 3 p.m. intergenerational programs. Associate professor Carter “It was the best one out of a group that encourages people to Molitor — Msgr. J. William Snead, faculty member at the two,” said Jacobs. help others. Lester Scholarship; Rachel University of Notre Dame, has According to a club brochure The group hopes that the Fair Williams and Dan Davis — Larry Bishop Luers announces been invited to speak on stem-cell available at the event, “based on Trade Christmas Café also Wedertz Memorial Science January events research. Following the program, the foundations of formal Catholic inspired people to start looking at Scholarship; and Xavier Serrani there will be a free simple supper social teachings, S.E.C.O. is a all of the purchases they make. — The Deb Jur Memorial FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers of hot soup and bread. social justice club. Focusing on Along with having fair trade Scholarship. High School freshman registration For more information, call Bill the inviolable dignity of each goods available, there were also Those interested in setting up a will take place on Tuesday, Jan. Schmitt at (574) 232-6777. human being, S.E.C.O. strives to foods grown by people who are scholarship at Bishop Luers High 16, and Thursday, Jan. 18, from build a society of conscientious ecologically aware of the environ- School for the 2007-2008 school 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. each evening. living that protects and promotes ment. year are asked to call Kathy Skelly The business office will be avail- Saint Joseph’s club the life of every individual from or Brenda Price at (260) 456- able to answer financial questions. encourages free trade ‘womb to tomb.’ ” Bishop Luers’ scholarship 1261. Financial aid and scholarship Club leader, teacher Kathy information will be available. SOUTH BEND — Students from Byrne, said the group has been recipients announced Matthew 25 Health and Bishop Luers High School will the Saint Joseph’s High School together for the last two years. The host their sixth annual Spirit S.E.C.O. (social and ecological FORT WAYNE — Each year at Dental Clinic adds three dozen or so active members of the Bishop Luers High School stu- Breakfast ... “Living the Gospel” concerns organization) put a spe- group meet weekly to discuss on Friday, Jan. 19, at Lester’s cial little spin on holiday gift buy- dents are offered the opportunity to board of directors projects and topics. They choose to apply for scholarships that are Banquet Hall, 1502 Bluffton Rd., ing by offering the second annual FORT WAYNE — Matthew 25 an issue as a group and then pick a made available from people who from 7 to 8:30 a.m. The guest Fair Trade Christmas Café. Health and Dental Clinic has moment when they can plan feel a Catholic education at speaker will be Terry Tescula, This special event, that brought named three new members to its something that will help bring out Bishop Luers is very important. from Erin’s House. Tickets are $15 out dozens of students, faculty and board of directors: Joyce Eberly, their issue or message. Criteria are set up by the donors per person and sold in advance. families, was held in the school’s Dan Garman and Chad Stuckey. Some of the club’s activities and need to be met by the students On Jan. 20, from 8 p.m. to12 Little Theater. Local merchants They began their three-year term include social justice campaigns, applying for the scholarships. a.m., the Bishop Luers Boys Ten Thousand Villages and Just on Jan. 1. dinner-and-a-movie sessions and This year after the students had Basketball Program is sponsoring Goods were present with a wide Eberly is a long-time commu- weekly recycling within the received their scholarships they Casino Knight, an evening of great selection of fair trade items like nity volunteer and fundraiser, school. They hold chocolate cam- were given a questionnaire per- adult entertainment in the Bishop socks, shirts, candies, coffee, jew- serving on numerous boards. paigns where they use the choco- taining to the scholarship they had Luers Café. Tickets are $10 per elry and miscellaneous items. Garman works for Parkview late holidays to raise awareness, received. The students were asked person, which will include hors Students performed a variety of Health as senior vice president of hold fair trade cafés four times a how they felt about earning the d’oevres and admission to the musical compositions as entertain- service line coordination and pub- year and a mission trip in the scholarships. event. ment and visitors were invited to lic advocacy. Stuckey is president spring. Students felt proud of the fact For information call (260) 456- enjoy coffee, tea and snacks. and senior creative director of Jacobs said the group is a great that they had won the scholarship 1261. “The goal was awareness,” said Brand Innovation Group, a example of living out the and were grateful to the donors. S.E.C.O. member Maria Young. regional branding and consulting Christian teachings of treating all They understand the importance Correction “We wanted people to see it’s not company. people with dignity and respect. of a Catholic education, and the impossible to buy fair trade items Matthew 25 Health and Dental The Dec. 24 issue of Today’s He feels that if people purchase financial burden it can be to their and it’s not very expensive.” Clinic is the only full-time, full- Catholic should have listed Sister goods and foods at fair wage, from parents. S.E.C.O. member Mark Jacobs service clinic of its kind in the Alodia Carney, OLVM, as the sis- fair trade providers, then people Scholarship recipients of 2006- thought the event went very well region. With a staff of over 400 ter who delivered the note of will stay out of a life of poverty 2007 were the following: Jay and was happy with the turnout. healthcare and lay volunteers, appreciation for the Ana Casas and live a life filled with dignity. Wyss and Madison Carroll — This is the second Fair Trade Café Matthew 25 provides free med- family at the Mass of remem- He feels this is one important way Donald M. Perry Scholarship; event they have held this school ical, dental and vision services to brance celebrated at St. Patrick he can live out his Christian Haylee Eckert — Stan Klug year and he felt it was better beliefs and enjoys being a part of the uninsured, low-income resi- Church in Fort Wayne. attended then their first project. Memorial Scholarship; Nichole 10 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 7, 2007

Shared Faith literature Office of Spiritual Development and Evangelization can be found at “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” www.diocesefwsb.org/DM Evangelization: An act of love

BY GINNY KOHRMAN family. to consider the degree and depth the poor, “I cannot get over the the ecclesial community, so that Pope Benedict XVI, in “Deus of our love for God. Is our love feeling that if we loved enough, it becomes a witness before the Caritas Est,” writes, “Being of God and our faith strong if we were patient enough, if we world to the love of the Father, Opening prayer Christian is not the result of an enough to compel us to urge oth- were saintly enough, if we prayed who wishes to make humanity a ethical choice or a lofty idea but ers to come back to the eucharis- enough, we would move hearts, single family of God” — “Deus O Lord, you call us to be your the encounter with an event, a tic table and our parish communi- effect conversions, and would Caritas Est,” 19. disciples. By the power of the person, which gives life a new ties? save the lost...” (“On Pilgrimage, I am convinced that the high Holy Spirit, transform our hearts. horizon and a decisive direction.” Perhaps the number of inac- Day”). I believe this quote also numbers of inactive Catholics Use us to proclaim to all the mes- By baptism into the life of the tive Catholics in our diocese pertains to active Catholics who challenges us all to increase our sage of your kingdom and the Trinity, we are set on a course of reflects, to some extent, a lack in weekly gather around the love of both God and neighbor. gift of salvation. Give us the love, led by the Holy Spirit. our own love of God. Pope eucharistic altar. During this 150th Anniversary courage and boldness to share Baptism gives us the grace to Benedict in “Deus Caritas Est” Instead of talking and worry- Year of our diocese, let each of our faith with others. May your thrive in our Christian life, but it writes, “If I have no contact ing about friends or family mem- us, through prayer, compassion, grace and love touch the hearts of requires of us cooperation and whatsoever with God in my life, bers who are no longer active in holiness and love, encourage at those who search. We pray for all dedication through faith. then I cannot see in the other the Catholic tradition, we must least one family member or who feel alienated from our Jesus pointed out the demands anything more than the other, and pray for the courage and love to friend to consider returning to church. May Christ lead all of us of the Christian life when he said, I am incapable of seeing in him begin the conversation with them. our Catholic faith. We can begin to reconciliation and unity of “You shall love the Lord, your the image of God. However, if in If we consider the Catholic faith by reaffirming how much God mind and spirit. O Mary, our God, with all your heart, with all my life I fail completely to heed our greatest love and treasure, loves them. We can tell them patroness and faithful disciple of of your soul, and with all your others, solely out of a desire to be why would we hesitate to talk what a difference God’s love and Jesus, lead all home into the lov- mind. This is the greatest and the ‘devout’ and to perform my ‘reli- about that gift which we hold so the Catholic faith has made in ing arms of your Son, Jesus. first commandment. The second gious duties,’ then my relation- dear in our hearts? Many active our lives. And we can be persist- Amen. is like it: You shall love your ship with God will also grow Catholics think they do not know ent, yet encourage and guide neighbor as yourself.”(Mt 22:37- arid. It becomes merely ‘proper,’ enough about the teachings of them gently with love. Scripture: Is 43: 5-7 39). Jesus was the perfect witness but loveless.” our faith. Others are afraid of of love for the Father and for his The true spirit of evangeliza- offending someone. But evange- neighbors. By our baptism we tion to our fellow Catholic broth- lization does not have to be diffi- Closing Prayer: Commentary: dedicate our lives to loving God ers and sisters must be rooted in cult. and neighbor, as did Jesus. a deep and personal love for the The greatest way to evangelize I love the Catholic faith. Lord. Pope Benedict continues, is to tell others what a difference Dear Jesus, Being Catholic is more than a “Love grows through love. Love God and the Catholic faith has Free us from fear, and help name or a title; it’s a way of life Love the Lord is ‘divine’ because it comes from made in our lives. Evangelization that challenges me daily to try to God and unites us to God; begins when we share our own us to bring back our family be a little more like him whom I The Sesquicentennial Jubilee through this unifying process it faith stories with another. members who have been have chosen to follow. “Being logo contains the image of Our makes us a ‘we’ which transcends Everyone loves a good story, and Catholic” requires that I become Lady looking upon the crucified our divisions and makes us one, others will be fascinated and scattered afar. Gather us ever more fully aware of God’s Christ, with the words “His until in the end God is ‘all in interested in ours. Telling our together once again in our love for me and what my Steadfast Love Endures Forever.” all.’” — “Deus Caritas Est,” 18. faith story may provide the responses must be to God’s The Gospel account of the Our ability to reach out to fellow opportunity for others to share parish homes through love. incredible and steadfast love. Incarnation, life, passion, death inactive Catholics must flow with us their reasons for becom- Amen. Being Catholic is not easy. and resurrection of Jesus Christ is from a personal loving relation- ing inactive in the Catholic faith. Sadly, many Catholics do not the greatest story of love ever ship with God and a correspon- As we do so, we place our share my commitment to our told. Jesus loved his Father so ding commitment to the Christian trust in the Holy Spirit, whom we faith tradition. Many, for a vari- much that he was willing to die life. received in baptism and confir- ety of reasons, have walked away rather than defy the will of his mation. If we have faith, the from our parish communities. Father. Mary, pierced with sor- Holy Spirit will give us the The loss of just one of our row, obediently stood by her Son, Love of neighbor opportunities and guide the Catholic brothers or sisters out of love for him and all words we say. Pope Benedict affects the completeness of the humankind. Dorothy Day once wrote in XVI says, “The Spirit is the ener- body of Christ and the parish This powerful image calls us her journal regarding outreach to gy which transforms the heart of Jubilee Pilgrim Cross

Where is the hero when you need him the most? Where is the saint when the sinner is lost? She’s closer than you think, With more power than you could ever imagine, And the Hero looks a lot like you! DIOCESAN RETREAT for all High School teens in the diocese February 16-18, 2007 (Friday-Sunday)

Contact Dec. 15-Jan. 5, 2007 St. Vincent de Paul Elkhart OFFICE OF YOUTH MINISTRY Jan. 5-12 Queen of Peace Mishawaka (260) 422-4611 for info. Jan. 12-19 St. Bavo/Marian High School Mishawaka or go to www.diocesefwsb.org/YOUTH Jan. 26-Feb. 2 St. Joseph/The Mount Mishawaka Click on Events Calendar JANUARY 7, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Wells of Hope offers invitation to faith renewal and healing n response to the overwhelm- Wells of Hope team members, in ing need and desire to reach cooperation with their pastor, Iout to those who are no longer contact those who are currently active in the Catholic faith, with away from the parish community, the enthusiastic approval of reaching out by phone, notes and Bishop John M. D’Arcy, Ginny personal visits. Kohrman and Sister Jolene “They’ll visit in twos, for Heiden, SSND, of the Office of moral support,” adds Father Spiritual Development and Erpelding. Evangelization, along with Linda Each step of the process is Furge of the Office of Campus modeled after Jesus’ work with and Young Adult Ministry, spiri- the woman at the well, says tual director Gervaise Bastian Kohrman, “We approach those and Father Ed Erpelding, pastor we are visiting with concern and consultant, have developed Wells love, gently guiding them to the of Hope. living water of truth, reconcilia- This process of evangelization tion and possibly reunion with assists active Catholics in reach- their Catholic faith tradition.” ing out to those who are no As relationship is built, team longer active in parish communi- members provide a safe and lov- ties. The essence of the process is ing ear for those to “tell their rooted in Scripture, inspired by story, believing they become the the story of Jesus’ encounter with wells of hope for those in search the Samaritan woman at the well, of the Living Water,” says Sister found in the Gospel of John 4:5- Jolene. 42. She adds, “We won’t solve all Thirty-nine parishes through- their problems, but we can walk out the diocese have committed in truth and love along with to Wells of Hope and have partic- them.” You can always come home: ipated in training provided by the Father Erpelding notes that Office of Spiritual Development those visited will have left the in Fort Wayne and South Bend. church for a variety of reasons. These parishes are now in the “There’s a lot of misinformation process of forming and training and a lot of hurt out there. Some A journey back to the faith Wells of Hope teams who will think they can’t be part of the become active in the process. church community and that is not raised. He listened to my story and ticing Catholics and the un- Parishioners selected for the true. We’ll work with people at BY FATHER ED ERPELDING how I had left the practice of the churched. He related that Jean lis- Wells of Hope teams demonstrate their own pace in building rela- Catholic faith. I really felt that he tened with care and concern when those qualities exhibited by Jesus tionships. There is no timeline for he following narrative was cared about me, and I finally asked he told his life story. He was in the Scripture story, such as conversion and commitment,” written by Father Ed what I might do to follow up our pleased that Jean was straightfor- confidence in self and their faith says Father Erpelding. Erpelding. Although the conversation. He gave me your ward in answering his questions. in God, nonjudgmental listening Bringing inactive Catholics T back into relationship with Christ names have been changed, the number and suggested that I get in When he didn’t have the skills, empathy, a desire to share story happened in reality. It touch with you since he felt that answers or was uncertain, he had their faith with others and the through relationship with church reveals the path of coming home, you were approachable, accepting assured him that his pastor would ability to maintain confidentiality community members is a lofty returning to the practice of the and easy to talk to. Is it possible to be willing to answer these and with information shared. goal that must be ongoing. The Catholic faith. It also shows the get an appointment with you in the many other questions. After being Gervaise Bastian says many Wells of Hope mission will not impact of the Wells of Hope expe- next few weeks? I have an awful away from the church for 16 Catholics may feel underqualified only reach out to inactive rience that is a part of the 150th lot to unload and to deal with.” years, he felt that he had much to for this type of outreach ministry. Catholics but will empower Jubilee. I responded, “I would be more learn about the teachings and prac- We should remember, however, active Catholics in realizing their than happy to meet with you ... let tices of the church. At the end of that “God calls us forward and potential to share the Gospel. As The pleasant temperatures, the me get my appointment book. this first meeting, he asked for a then provides within us the trans- Father Erpelding says wisely, brightly colored foliage and the Would Saturday at 1 p.m. be soon follow-up appointment for himself forming power to help others.” “The Gospel has the power to wonderfulness of the day were still enough?” and his wife Bette. The appoint- Following formal training, heal.” on my mind as I mused following “Sure, Father, I’ll see you ment with them was scheduled for dinner. I was just trying to relax then.” the following week. when I heard the phone ringing. I A few minutes prior to 1 p.m. In the weeks that followed, wasn’t exactly arrangements anxious to pick were made for up the receiver, them and their so I said a quick Jean listened with care and concern children to prayer that I receive cate- might at least chetical instruc- communicate an when he told his life story. tions. This was attitude of open- the first mar- ness and accept- riage for Jim “The beautiful jubilee image, ance as I and Bette, who answered the had been bap- typical of many of the works of art phone. I took a tized Catholic deep breath and as infants and answered the phone in the usual Jim Smith rang the door bell. I had spent some years in parochial in our diocese, shows our theme: fashion, “Hello, St. Dominic’s, escorted him into the parish office. schools. The preparation for bless- Father Geoffrey speaking.” Once in the office, I asked him if it ing their marriage became a joy- Behold the Face of Christ, A nervous voice on the other would be okay if we began with a ous time of learning, reconciling end responded, “Father, my name prayer for guidance from the Holy and healing. The three children, is Jim Smith and I need your help Spirit. He readily gave his ranging in age from 9 to 13, par- and also the millennium admonition ... can I talk with you? I started to approval. After our prayer Jim ticipated in the parish RCIA pro- call you at least four times. I final- shared with me that Jean Lebeau, gram for youth and, gradually, of Pope John Paul II: ‘Contemplate the Face of ly worked up the courage to punch who had participated in our parish grew enthusiastic about becoming the numbers on the phone. I feel training program, which prepared members of the church. Thanks to so guilty and afraid since I haven’t church members to accept the call the alertness and effort of Jean, the Christ and Contemplate It with Mary.’ ” been to church for many years. to evangelism and where Jean marriage of Jim and Bette was learned how to reach out and share blessed and the three children “I was having lunch with one BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY, PASTORAL LETTER, JAN. 1, 2007. of my clients today, and the sub- his Christian faith with those who were received into the church at ject of ethics and religion was had fallen away or were non-prac- the Easter vigil. 12 LOOKING FORWARD JANUARY 7, 2007 JUBILEE YEAR ENTERS WITH PLANS FOR RE

Jubilee Pilgrim Cross faithfully makes its way across the diocese

s the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South area high schools, universities and reli- Bend celebrates its 150th anniver- gious communities. Its pilgrimage will end Asary this year, many events and in August of 2007 at the Eucharistic activities will mark this historic occasion. Congress to be held at Notre Dame. During this Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year Many of the parishes across the diocese as the church invites both active and inac- have had the opportunity to receive and tive Catholics to renew and strengthen display the traveling cross in their parish their faith, it calls all to reconciliation and for a week with suggested activities, evangelization. including veneration, Stations of the Cross One unifying activity that began in and prayer services. Parishioners, both August of 2005 was the commissioning of young and old, have been invited to pub- the Jubilee Pilgrim Cross by Bishop John licly pass the cross from parish to parish as M. D’Arcy at the diocesan World Youth an evangelizing tool for their community. Day event at the Sacred Heart Parish As the cross is a reminder of the great Center in South Bend. The simple 8x5-foot love Jesus has for all, so the Jubilee hollow, wooden cross bearing the inscrip- Pilgrim Cross serves as a witness of grati- tion “His Steadfast Love Endures tude for the many blessings this diocese Forever,” then began its two-year journey enjoys and as a call for reconciliation and across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South peace within families, communities and Bend at the Cathedral of the Immaculate countries and around the world. Conception in Fort Wayne. The Pilgrim Cross has made its way to St. Jude Parish carries the Jubilee Pilgrim many of the 84 parishes within the diocese and has also visited other sites, including Cross to St. Charles, in Fort Wayne

ALL SCHOOLS MASSES ALL AROUND HIGHLIGHT

Father Jan Michael Mercy Day celebrates reconciliation in Joncas to speak at jubilee year Liturgy Day eginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing he dioce- throughout the Lenten season in this san BSesquicentennial Jubilee Year, all parishes Office of across the diocese will extend a welcoming hand to T inactive or under-active Catholics. Worship will host Father Jan According to Linda Furge, director of the Office Michael Joncas of Campus and Young Adult Ministry and jubilee who will speak coordinator, the diocese will conduct an extensive about the new media campaign to make people aware that forms of cele- “Catholics Can Always Come Home.” Wells of bration of the Hope will be underway in many parishes as a way JAN MICHAEL to reach inactive Catholics based on Jesus’ Mass at the JONCAS Feb. 3 Liturgy encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. Day. The event Another invitation to come home is Mercy Day. will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 Mercy Day is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe and invites both active and inactive Catholics to Church, 225 Gilliam Dr., celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation. All priests Warsaw. of the parishes across the diocese will be available Father Jan Michael Joncas from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. to hear con- will offer presentations on the fessions in their area churches. These times will revised Order of Mass approved again be publicized during by the United States Council of the Lenten season. Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in It is the hope of the June of 2006. Father Joncas is diocese that this special known for his music that has day will provide an touched thousands of Catholics. opportunity for many to He is an associate professor of “examine their faith life theology at the University of St. and return to- or Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., and increase- active partici- KRISTI R. WARD he also teaches at the University pation in the sacramental Mass servers in procession at the All Schools Mass at the Joyce Center in of Notre Dame. This is an life of the church.” opportunity for clergy, liturgists, In conjunction with Mercy Day, a toll-free phone March 2006 carry a colorful banner. The event brings together students musicians, pastoral ministers and line (1-877-MERCY4U) will be in service through- from all the Catholic grade schools at each end of the diocese. The Mass anyone involved in parish min- out Lent to provide a confidential and anonymous istry to learn about the new venue for those with questions on any subject is celebrated by Bishop John M. D’Arcy. The All School Masses are sched- changes coming. regarding the Catholic faith. The lines will be uled for Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. at the Joyce Athletic Conference Cost is $25 and advance reg- manned by priests or trained lay or religious per- istration is required. For infor- sons and will have day and evening hours as well Center and Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. at the Allen County War Memorial mation, visit the diocesan Web as on Sunday afternoons. There will also be a Web site, www.diocesefwsb.org page on the diocesan Web site at www.diocese- Coliseum. fwsb.org available to pose those questions. JANUARY 7, 2007 LOOKING FORWARD 13 ENEWAL, CELEBRATION AND COMING HOME Highlight of 150th Jubilee celebration will be Eucharistic Congress at Notre Dame DIOCESE TO AGAIN HOLD REGIONAL

ollowing months of unique brate the Catholic faith. rosary at the grotto, confessions CONFIRMATIONS and meaningful opportuni- Scheduled for Aug. 18, the indoor and outdoors under yellow Fties to celebration the Eucharistic Congress will offer umbrellas, eucharistic adoration, Catholic faith planned throughout pilgrims from around the diocese Stations of the Cross and several the Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year, many religious activities and family activities. the diocesan faith journey will exhibits. Beginning at 10 a.m. The annual junior high confir- reach a pinnacle on the campus with an ecumenical prayer serv- mation rally will take place dur- of the University of Notre Dame ice at the Basilica of the Sacred ing the congress as well as the with the Eucharistic Congress. Heart, the events offered include chance to see exhibits of parish This day-long event is a dioce- two sessions of a variety of work- photos and student artwork. Tours san-wide gathering to publicly shops for adults, young adults of the Snite Museum will be and joyfully witness to and cele- and teens, hourly recitation of the offered throughout the day. This faith-affirming day will culminate in a closing liturgy for the entire diocese, with Bishop John M. D’Arcy as the main celebrant, at the Joyce Athletic Conference Center, beginning with a prelude at 4 p.m. There is no charge to partici- pate in the Eucharistic Congress, but a freewill donation will glad- ly be accepted to offset the costs of the day. Our Sunday Visitor Foundation has also provided a generous grant to help make this historic event possible. There will be lunch available for purchase on campus as well as picnic areas for families and parishes to gath- er. Linda Furge, of the Office of Campus and Young Adult Ministry and jubilee coordinator, reports, “As the high point of our Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year, Bishop D’Arcy hopes that every- one will take advantage of this unique opportunity to celebrate The success of the regional confirmations in 2000 prompt- and grow in his or her individual ed the diocese to celebrate regional confirmations as part faith journey.” of the 150th Jubilee celebration. The sacrament of confir- The University of Notre Dame will mation will be celebrated Sunday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. at be the host site for the diocesan Eucharistic Congress on Aug. 18. the Joyce Athletic Conference Center in South Bend and Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. The photo at top shows the regional confirmation held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and below that the regional confirma- RECONSECRATION TO IMMACULATE MARY tion held at the Joyce Center at Notre Dame with Bishop Daniel Jenky performing the rite.

Prayerfully, two to be ordained Bob Lengerich, left, and Jason Freiburger, below, ordained as transitional deacons in 2006 by Bishop John M. D’Arcy in the chapel at Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne.

On Dec. 8, we will celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception, the patronal feast of our diocese. On that day in the cathedral church dedicat- ed to her under this title and in all the parish churches in the diocese, we will consecrate our diocese, our people and our future to her, knowing that her prayer of intercession will bring countless blessings and graces in the years to come. We will entrust this beloved diocese to her and pray for all those who come after us in this holy place. 14 LOOKING FORWARD JANUARY 7, 2007 DIOCESE CELEBRATES 25TH AND NOT JUST YOUR ‘ORDINARY’ MUSEUM 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

TIM JOHNSON To achieve a real sense of the 150-year history of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, visitors may explore the Cathedral Museum, located on the garden level of the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center in downtown Fort Wayne. The photos of the diocesan bishops are displayed near the entrance of the museum. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on holidays. Today’s Catholic will offer a brief history of the episcopacies of the diocesan bishops in future issues. What is behind the logo of the Sesquicentennial Jubilee Year?

BY TIM JOHNSON Company of New York and baptism. It is from his death and Chicago and quarried and hand resurrection that we have been MICHELLE DONAGHEY carved in Pietrasanta, Italy, and saved.” he Catholic Church is a faith placed in the church in 1912. Pope John Paul II, in the new Doris Mitchell, touched by her husband’s words when rich in symbols. Our church Through computer technology millennium, encouraged everyone renewing their vows, closes her eyes, intently listening at Tcrucifixes and other sacred and graphic manipulation, Kristina to contemplate the face of Christ images truly signify Christ, who is Schott, a graphic artist and parish- and to contemplate it with Mary the anniversary Mass celebration held in September at St. glorified in them. St. John ioner of the Cathedral of the who knew that face better than Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. The couple celebrated Damascene, as quoted in the Immaculate Conception in Fort anyone, from Christ’s birth to his Catechism of the Catholic Church, Wayne, was able to take photo- death on the cross. 50 years of marriage on May 11, 2006. As part of the 150th notes, “The beauty of the images graphs shot by Neal Bruns and Also, at the foot of the cross, moves me to contemplation, as a Jubilee, 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries will be cele- produce the image that has become Christ said to Our Lady, “Mother, meadow delights the eyes and sub- the sesquicentennial logo. This behold your son” and to St. John, brated in September and October of 2007. Dates will be tly infuses the soul with the glory was one of many designs present- “Son, behold your Mother.” of God.” ed to Bishop John M. D’Arcy to These concepts and the histori- confirmed later. The Sesquicentennial Jubilee review. cal significance that the image image, a static-cling decal located Bishop D’Arcy told Today’s “seemed to be faithful to the peo- in the envelope packet in this Catholic that he hesitated to use ple who came here in the early week’s Today’s Catholic, shows the logo at first. “The jubilee year days” won the bishop’s favor. Our Lady looking up to the face of is a year of joy,” he said. But the Bishop D’Arcy said, “It just fit in her Son at his death on the cross. image grew on him because “all perfectly,” and was enhanced by The image is adapted from the graces come from Christ’s death. the traveling Jubilee Pilgrim Cross marble images at the altar of St. From the pierced side of Christ being carried now throughout the Patrick Church in Fort Wayne. The came forth blood and water and diocese and completing its journey altar was designed by H.W. the church has always seen that as Our experienced and professional staff is dedicated Schwarte from the DaPrato a reference to the Eucharist and LOGO, PAGE 15 to providing the highest quality of nursing care. • Daily Mass • Skilled Care • Intermediate Care

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sense of God’s love — that it was eternal, it was strong, it overcame LOGO our weakness and sins. This was recently amplified CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 for Bishop D’Arcy as he cele- brated the ordination of Bishop at the University of Notre Dame John Dooher, auxiliary bishop of on Aug. 18. Boston, on Dec. 12, 2006. Feb. 2 will mark the 50th anniversary of Bishop D’Arcy’s A motto of love, service ordination to the priesthood. He “His steadfast love endures will have a celebration on April forever,” the motto for the sesqui- 15, the Sunday following Easter. centennial, is the motto that marks the episcopacy of Bishop D’Arcy. It comes from Psalm 117. “It seemed to me appropriate Our services: for what I was experiencing as I was preparing to be a bishop,” • Medical services of hospice medical director and physician Bishop D’Arcy told Today’s • Nursing visits from hospice-certified RNs Catholic. • 24-hour RN on call At age 42, Bishop D’Arcy • Therapies to increase said that he was not really quality of life expecting to be made a bishop. • Social worker services As rumors surged, he began to • Home health aide visits read about the office of bishop as seen through Vatican II. • Spiritual assistance His research revealed, “The • Volunteer and episcopacy is a ministry of love,” companion services he said. “Christ said to Peter, • Medication for pain ‘Simon, son of John, do you love control me more than these do?’ And Live comfortably. • Medical equipment and Peter said, ‘You know that I love Make the most of every moment supplies you.’ • Emotional support for patients and families “The episcopacy is a gift of We've been taking care of Fort Wayne for more than 100 • Bereavement support for family members love — not primarily to the man years by providing hospice services in your home, or in a who receives it, but to the people nursing home, or at our Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Our in that you are supposed to give staff is trained and equipped to respond quickly to the your life to the people as a way needs of patients and family members. of love,” Bishop D’Arcy said. “... Your motto is supposed to typify Hospice care is fully covered for eligible patients by www.VNHH.org your episcopal ministry, which is Medicare and Medicaid and many other types of health 260-435-3222 a life of love. That means you plans, including HMOs, PPOs and other private insurance. have to be willing to do hard 800-288-4111 No one is turned away because of an inability to pay for (Indiana Only) things that would be misunder- hospice care. stood for him, for Christ, for the 5910 Homestead Road • Fort Wayne, In 46814 good of the people. And I’ve tried to do that.” Bishop D’Arcy’s day of ordi- This special Sesquicentennial feature is brought to you by Visiting Nurse nation itself also had a strong 16 LOOKING FORWARD JANUARY 7, 2007 How your will can create a Catholic legacy

FORT WAYNE — According to can help provide for family mem- family member or can be an insti- the guardian whom you would Giving USA, 70 percent to 80 per- bers and beloved charities. One tution such as a bank trust depart- want to take care of the minor cent of Americans contribute element of a proper Catholic estate ment or wealth management com- children. Without a will, the court annually to at least one charity plan is a last will and testament. pany. would appoint a guardian(s) who during their lifetimes. However, of A typical last will and testa- “As family members are deal- might be someone you would not those Americans who make a will ment would contain the following ing with the grieving process of have chosen. PLANNED (about 35 percent according to information: losing a loved one,” states Erika Consumer Reports), only 8 percent Dornseif, trust officer for STAR Disposition of assets GIVING leave a bequest to charity. Naming of a personal Wealth Management in Fort If the decedent dies with a will ELISA SMITH This is largely due to the fact Wayne, “a corporate fiduciary can in place, probate assets owned by that many people believe in order representative step in and lighten the burden of the decedent would pass to heirs to designate a charitable bequest The term “personal representa- settling the estate. Experience in residuary bequest. This bequest according to the terms stated in the directs that either all or a percent- and even to make a last will and tive,” or “executor” in some states, estate administration, availability will. Probate assets do not include testament one has to be wealthy. is the person appointed by the pro- to serve in such capacity and age of the estate’s residue is to be assets held with another such as given to the charitable organiza- However, this is not the case bate court to administer the estate avoidance of family conflicts are joint tenants with rights of sur- and so often families have had to of a decedent. The personal repre- all benefits in choosing an institu- tion(s). vivorship or assets such as life Moreover, a contingent bequest face difficult financial situations sentative is responsible for carry- tion to serve as personal represen- insurance and retirement plans in and legal proceedings because no ing out the terms of the will, tative.” designates that a charitable organi- which benefits would be paid out zation receives all or some of the will or estate plan had been prop- which includes collecting the to named beneficiaries. erly prepared. estate’s assets, paying its debts and estate assets dependent upon a cer- Care of minor children A will outlines the individual’s tain condition. For example, the If someone dies without a will, taxes, and distributing remaining In the case where the decedent final disposition of the residual or state laws determine how the dece- assets in accordance with the dece- will may state that a particular has minor children, a common remaining estate assets after all charitable organization will receive dent’s possessions will be distrib- dent’s wishes. question is “Who will take care of final debts and taxes have been uted. Most people, however, By naming a personal represen- the residue of your estate only if a my children?” A property guardian paid and specific bequests have particular loved one does not sur- would prefer to decide themselves tative in the will, you can choose manages the assets, which have been made. The residual estate can how their assets will be disposed the person(s) to administer your vive you. been left to the children, whereas a be left to a single beneficiary, A will lets you leave a lasting at their death. estate. A personal representative personal guardian is appointed to either outright or in trust, or to two A proper Catholic estate plan can be an individual such as a legacy and provide for the parish, raise the children. A will can name or more beneficiaries in stated pro- school or other diocesan agency, portions. Liturgy Day 2007 Registration Form for Liturgy Day 2007 which you have supported during Gathering Faithfully Together your lifetime. Name:______Leave a Catholic legacy With Father Jan Michael Joncas Bequests are gifts made February 3, 2007 through a will that provide support 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Address:______For information on will bequests, for a parish, school or other dioce- Our Lady of Guadalupe Church contact Elisa Smith, director of 225 Gilliam Dr. City, State & Zip______san agency. Charitable bequests planned giving with the Diocese Warsaw, IN 46580 also provide significant tax bene- of Fort Wayne-South Bend, at Phone: ______fits. There are several bequest (260) 422-4611 or e-mail her at Cost: $25.00. All registrations must be paid in options to consider. [email protected]. advance. Name & City of parish:______First of all, with a specific Note: This information is for No money will be accepted at the door. bequest, a specific dollar amount educational purposes only and is Registration Fee: $25.00 or specific asset from the estate is not intended for legal or tax Registration Deadline is January 24, 2007. Payment Must Be Enclosed With Your Registration left to charity. advice. Please consult with your All Registrations and payments must be to Make your check payable to Another type of bequest is the professional advisor. the Office of Worship by that date. “Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.” Please return this form to: Register on-line at: Office of Worship, Attn: Liturgy Day www.diocesefwsb.org/WORSHIP/registration.htm P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801 CHARITABLE BEQUEST RECEIVED

DON CLEMMER Msgr. John Suelzer, right, pastor of St. Charles Parish in Fort Wayne, meets with Elisa Smith, left, diocesan director of Planned Giving, and Erika Dornseif, trust officer of STAR Wealth Management (SWM), to receive a charitable bequest for the parish and school from an estate.

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EDITORIAL Today’s Catholic heralds the sesquicentennial COMMENTARY

irst we had the anticipation of Christmas. But just like that TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. FAdvent that prepared us for Christmas, the Diocese of Fort Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, Wayne-South Bend has been experiencing another sort of Advent — preparation for the 150th anniversary or sesquicentennial of the IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] founding of the diocese. The feast of the Epiphany has a long-standing tradition of announc- dehumanize newly-conceived human of Holy Cross athletics. She has ing or heralding the events of what is to come this year and that is Emergency embryos. In effect, while medical devoted hundreds of hours as an what we are doing with this issue. textbooks are clear that a distinct unpaid coach for various school Some of you may be wondering, if you are not a subscriber, “why contraception ‘facts’ human life begins at conception, the teams, such as volleyball, softball, did I get Today’s Catholic this week?” The newspaper is coming to definition regarding the beginning of baseball and basketball. As a parent you this week, as it will three more times this year, as the messenger incorrect pregnancy was changed from con- of four children who have all attend- for the 150th anniversary jubilee year. Four times this year, we will A recent article in the Tribune ception to the implantation of the ed or are attending Holy Cross, I am reach every registered parish household in the diocese. This issue con- gratuitously advertised the availabili- embryo in the uterus. The reason for constantly amazed at Miss Scott’s tains a calendar of events for the year ahead as well as the pastoral let- ty of “emergency contraception” this, of course, is that an agent that ability to partake in so many school ter from Bishop John M. D’Arcy. Inside this issue is an envelope that (EC) from a new Planned Parenthood ends a pregnancy is an abortifacient, activities. In fact, it is much more contains the sesquicentennial image and the 150th Anniversary Jubilee facility in Mishawaka. The article, not a contraceptive. likely that Miss Scott will be at the prayer and a prayer for vocations on the reverse. Families and individ- however, included a number of In reality, word games aside, EC next school basketball game or often works by preventing a human fundraiser than anyone else from the uals are asked to make these prayers a part of your prayer life. “facts” that were either incorrect or misleading. embryo — and not an “egg” — from parish. On. Feb. 18, every household will also receive an issue that will implanting, thus leading to the death On top of all of her amazing time help you understand your mission as a Catholic evangelizer. Coming First, strictly speaking, the term “contraception” refers to a pill or of that embryo. Explained in this management and enthusiastic support to your mailbox the week before Ash Wednesday, that issue will con- way, most people would consider this for Crusader events, Miss Scott is tain information about Wells of Hope, Mercy Day, the 1-800 phone device that prevents “conception.” While EC can work in this way, it to be a very early abortion and would always at Sunday Mass to set a good line and help you understand your role as an evangelizer. And we all also works, perhaps primarily, by perhaps be less sanguine about its example for the students who look up have a part to play in bringing back our brothers and sisters who have preventing the implantation of a easy availability to the millions of to her and admire her. Miss Scott has fallen away from the faith. That issue will provide information for you newly-conceived human embryo in men and women who have been been the confirmation sponsor and/or to share with those who have questions about returning or coming into the lining of the uterus. uninformed or misinformed about godmother to many parish children the Catholic faith. Secondly, by the time the embryo this crucial distinction. and also serves as a eucharistic min- The April 29 issue will have the registration information about the has made her way down the Fred Everett ister. In short, she is the ideal role Eucharistic Congress, which will be held Aug. 18 at the University of Fallopian tube and is ready to Director, Office of Family Life, model for young Catholics. Notre Dame. implant (around seven to nine days Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend Miss Scott, thank you for the We will offer a quick preview of the Eucharistic Congress in the post conception), she is no longer a Adjunct Professor of Medical many blessings you bring to our chil- Aug. 12 issue. This issue will contain a map, guides and a worship aid “fertilized egg.” Scientifically, a fer- Ethics, University of Saint Francis, dren at Holy Cross. for the event. tilized egg is referred to as a zygote Fort Wayne Jamie O’Brien During this year of special graces, we encourage you to subscribe and remains so only for the first day Granger to Today’s Catholic if you are not already a subscriber. Information on until dividing in two at which point Blessed with a how to do that is on page 24. In addition to the coverage of events in the zygote becomes an embryo. By Exited about the diocese and throughout the world, we bring information to help the time of implantation, the embryo fantastic teacher has reached the blastocyst stage and Catholic radio you understand the church’s teachings, and provide information about The students and families of Holy typically has between 100 and 200 the issues of our times with a Catholic perspective. Cross Parish in South Bend are I am really excited about WHLY cells, which have begun to differenti- blessed with a remarkable teacher — becoming a Catholic station. With an ate into the cells that will form the Miss Melissa Scott. Miss Scott as she increasing number of Christian radio placenta and the cells that will form is affectionately known to her stu- stations in the South Bend /Elkhart Print and more the fetus. These latter cells that will dents — past and present — displays area, I’ve been dreaming of a form the fetus are referred to as the At Today’s Catholic, we have embraced the new evangelization and a remarkable enthusiasm for her stu- Catholic radio station here as well. inner cell mass and, incidentally, utilize a vast array of new tools to spread good news. We are exploring dents and their activities, a strong I always thought WHLY would be these are the cells that are exploited new technologies to reach the masses. If you meet a Today’s Catholic commitment to education and an good call letters for a Christian sta- in embryonic stem-cell research. reporter, chances are they are toting a notepad and pen, a digital recorder, even stronger commitment to her tion since they look like they mean Thirdly, EC and other birth con- a digital camera, perhaps even a digital video camera. Some of our Catholic faith. “holy” as well as “Hollywood.” I’m trol pills are labeled simply as contra- reporters record their interviews right into the laptop Mac computer with Not only is Miss Scott a remark- glad the station is keeping the call ceptives because of the way the defi- audio segments to be extracted into our 15-minute podcast. able and insightful teacher, but per- letters. nition of pregnancy was changed a This brings us to the number of vehicles that will provide informa- haps the most enthusiastic supporter Paula L. Spart tion about the sesquicentennial. In addition to the print product, you number of years ago in an effort to South Bend can receive Today’s Catholic digitally via e-mail as a PDF (portable document format). The PDF version looks exactly as the print product pages, but offers a few perks — quicker delivery, no recycling, acti- Financial fresh start for the new year vated hyperlinks and you can adjust the size of the print according to your monitor. Some of our out-of-the-area subscribers, who were get- Happy New Year! The New • Balance your checkbook. This is ting the newspaper one or two weeks later, receive the digital version Year’s holiday always brings with personal finance 101, but many on the Wednesday before the dateline. We recommend a high-speed it lists of do’s and don’ts and people don’t take the time to do DOLLAR$ Internet connection as the files are 3 to 5 megabytes. A special intro- admonitions on improving your it. Balancing your checkbook can ductory rate for the digital PDF version is $18. health, spirit, finances and natural relieve stress and result in The staff of Today’s Catholic also produces a podcast, a sort of beauty. I think we should begin improved information and deci- AND newscast that summarizes each issue. You can download the podcast the new year focusing on some sion making. It is also empower- and listen to it while you are running errands, driving to work, exer- basic financial goals that can ing and the individual achieves a $ENSE cising. The podcast is available online for your listening pleasure at enhance the chances of success sense of mastery over the check- the diocesan Web site, www.diocesefwsb.org, or through iTunes. Also, and happiness in the year ahead. book. BY KEITH E. DAVIS Redeemer Radio has agreed to broadcast the Today’s Catholic Podcast • Deal with the holiday bills com- • Get a life insurance check up. If on Sundays beginning this month. pletely and quickly. Find a way to you are under 50 and in good Updates on the sesquicentennial events will be posted on the dioce- This allows your final act to be address any shopping excesses health, life insurance can be a one of generosity and conse- san Web site, www.diocesefwsb.org. 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It is free money from the treated properly. Failing to do so Keith Davis is a member of St. boss and the fact that your contri- assures they will be unhappy. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bution is pre-tax means you are When you make your will, con- Wayne and president of STAR Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, unlikely to feel much pain in sider a charitable bequest to the Wealth Management in Fort Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William Lester. your net paycheck. church or other worthwhile entity. Wayne. 18 COMMENTARY JANUARY 7, 2007 Turning point for Latin America? THE CATEQUIZ’EM by Dominic Camplisson It refers to corruption as a disease bishops view globalization as part- As we celebrate the Epiphany, this epic quiz looks at a variety of terms BY SAMUEL GREGG disfiguring virtually every sphere ly responsible for such problems. with this (Greek) construction. of Latin American life, especially This is somewhat odd, given that it ew realize it, but May 2007 politics and the judiciary. The is precisely the failure of much of 1.What is the meaning of Epiphany? could be a decisive moment directness with which the bishops Latin America to integrate into the a.manifestation (making known) Ffor Catholic Latin America. speak about corruption’s evil caus- global market that has contributed b.captivity (bondage) es and catastrophic effects is significantly to the region’s persist- In the midst of a region paralyzed c.releasing (granting manumission) by endless political and economic almost without precedent in Latin ently high poverty. crises, Latin America’s Catholic America. This becomes clearer when we bishops will meet in Brazil for the Then there is the bishops’ con- consider China and India’s 2.What is an epistle in the Bible best described as? Fifth General Conference of Latin demnation of “a growing tendency progress over the past 10 years. a.a weapon American and Caribbean Bishops to applaud the rise of messianic Through their continuing assimila- b.a letter (CELAM) to consider the pro- leaders ... of a populist nature.” tion into the global economy, mil- c.a rule, as in a monastic rule found challenges confronting the “They promise paradise,” the bish- lions of Chinese and Indians are area. The importance attached to ops add, and engage in the politics escaping poverty. Of course, 3.What modern title is derived from the Greek Episcopos? this event by the whole Catholic of grand gestures, often at the cost poverty still plagues these nations. a.elder b.bishop c.ephod world is evident from the fact that of undermining basic human But no one questions that real Pope Benedict XVI will be attend- rights. poverty is being steadily reduced ing. Though no names are men- in Asia through China and India’s 4.“Episcopalian”is the most widely used name for an American church,which is Some of the difficulties to be tioned, there seems little question embrace of free trade and econom- derived from and related to this British church: addressed at this CELAM meeting the bishops have in mind figures ic liberalization. The same, inci- a.the Church (Kirk) of Scotland were identified in the event’s main such as Presidents Chavez of dentally, is true of El Salvador and b.the Church of England (Anglican) preparatory document, drafted by Venezuela and Morales of Bolivia. Chile. c.the Church of Wales (Cymwru) key Latin American bishops and Such populists have subtly — and Some Latin American bishops’ published in September 2005. sometimes not-so-subtly — reluctance to acknowledge these 5.This Greek and Latin term is used of bishops whose consecration is either invalid or These include the inadequate reli- attacked the church’s presence in facts may reflect the persistence of flawed in some other way: Latin America. what some call “soft-liberationist” gious formation received by many a.“episcopi vagantes” Catholic Latin Americans, syn- Given Latin America’s high thought in their ranks. cretistic tendencies among some poverty levels, no one should be As a serious intellectual force, b.“episcopi illictitae” Catholics, and some Latin surprised that the bishops devote liberation theology is now widely c.“prebyterae non legalae” Americans’ failure to act consis- considerable attention to this sub- dismissed as largely irrelevant tently with what they say they ject. They repeatedly refer to throughout Latin America, a relic 6.The Epistolae Obscurorum Virorum was a satirical pamphlet mocking the teaching believe as Catholics. growing economic inequalities and of the 1970s. Yet its residual of this order of preachers: The same document also pin- declining living standards through- effects can be found in some a.the Basilians points particular problems con- out the continent. b.the Benedictines LATIN, PAGE 19 fronting Latin American societies. The text indicates that some c.the Dominicans

7.The Epistula Apostolorum was an apocryphal text known commonly in English as: Anyone can find God in Jesus a.autobiography of Jesus b.the letter of Mary Magdalene c.the Testament of Our Lord in Galilee importance. It is not ominous. Rather, these The Epistle to the Ephesians references remind that the mission THE provides the second reading. of the Lord, and the kingship of 8.An epitrachelion is worn by the priest in these: In the days of the first century Christ, will be confirmed in the a.Latin rite churches SUNDAY AD, as the Christian community crucifixion, when Jesus gave all to b.eastern churches was in its infancy and gradually the Father. c.Muslim mosques GOSPEL forming, a certain question arose. Christianity grew from the Jews. Reflection 9.In the same groups (8 above) an epitahion is a/an: MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Its founder was Jewish. The apos- a.embroidered veil tles were Jews. Even the location Long centuries of venerating b.bishop’s hat of the life, death and resurrection the story of the wise men have of Jesus was in Jewish territory. produced images very dear to us c.prayer mat used by a Sufi Feast of Epiphany Part of the Jewish religion was but not in the Gospel text. For a strong ethnic sense. So, amid all example, no mention is made in 10.Epictetus was a follower of this philosophy,which was ultimately eclipsed by Mt 2:1-12 these circumstances, the question Matthew of how many Magi, or Christianity: Wise Men, came to Bethlehem. his weekend the church cele- surely arose as to whether or not a.Islam The legend is that they were three brates the feast of the there was a place for persons not b.Stoicism in number. Epiphany, one of the greatest of Jewish background in c.Protestantism T Christianity. Leaving the number unstated, of the Catholic feasts. Together however, gives a certain openness with Christmas, and the feast of This reading is among others in to the story. Without number, 11.The followers of that school of thought (10 above) are mentioned in Acts 17,along the Baptism of the Lord, it pro- the New Testament that insisted human beings from all places and with these thinkers who followed this path: vides not only an occasion to that salvation is for all. God’s love at all times yearn for a sense of a.Epicureanism rejoice in the salvation given us by is for all. purpose in life, for genuine joy, b.Episodialists Jesus, but also through the read- St. Matthew’s Gospel is the and for hope. All fear death. ings an opportunity to reflect upon source of the last reading. Actually, c.Epicentralists Regardless of ethnic condition, the reality of salvation in our lives. Matthew’s Gospel is the only or past circumstances, anyone can The first reading this weekend Gospel among the four to report 12.Despite the complex sounding name,Epimanikion are simply liturgical: find God, in Jesus, if they earnest- is from the third and last section of the visit of the Magi to Bethlehem. a.books b.bowls c.cuffs ly turn away from sin and Isaiah. After long, dreary years of This reading, and the full humbly follow the star that is the exile in Babylon, the Jews, residue description of this visit, are over- Light of the World. 13.Epiphanius was a 4th century bishop and is credited with an ambitious work that of the Jewish nation decimated whelming in their teaching. Every detail is important. The Magi, cer- attempted to do this: generations earlier by the a.list everything Jesus had said, even those things not recorded Babylonian conquest of the two tainly pagans, thirst for God. God Hebrew kingdoms, are able to assists them in their search by READINGS b.list and refute every heresy he could find out about return to their ancestral homeland. leading them by a star to the new- Sunday: Is 60:1-6 Ps 72:2,7-8 10-13 c.list the names of all martyrs since the year 23 B.C. born Lord. This reading calls upon Eph 3:2-3a,5-6 Mt 2:1-12 Very important is the fact that Jerusalem, the heart of the ances- Monday: Is 42”1-4. 6-7 Ps 29:1a. 2. 14.The epiclesis in the Mass generally refers to tral homeland, literally to rise in not even the brutal King Herod, a.the prayer of confession and peer absolution with all his cunning and all the 3ac-4, 3b, 9b-10 Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 joy and thanksgiving, singing the Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12 Ps 8:2a,5-9 Mk b.the prayer that the people tithe or otherwise support the clergy glory of God. resources at his disposal, can thwart God’s plan nor stop others 1:21b-28 c.the prayer that the Holy Spirit made Christ present in the For the prophet, Jerusalem’s Eucharist distinction as being the center and in their effort to find God. Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18 Ps 105:1-4, capital of the Jewish people was There is a distant echo of the 6-9 Mk 1:29-39 being reaffirmed in the return of crucifixion. For instance, during Thursday: Heb 3:7-14 Ps 95:6-11 15.An epigonation is part of the liturgical vestments of these: the exiles because once again the trial of Jesus before the cruci- Mk 1:40-45 a.eastern bishops and sometimes archpriests and archimandrites Jerusalem would be the site of fixion, Pilate asked if Jesus were a Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11 Ps 78:3, 4bc, b.western monks who are also professed priests in vowed orders worship of the One God of Israel. king. The gifts of the Magi were 6c-8 Mk 2:1-12 c.the laity in lands granted freedom of worship by Vatican II Jerusalem was never an ordinary those often given kings, namely gold and sweet incense, but they Saturday: Heb 4:12-16 Ps 19:8-10,15 capital in the sense of administra- ANSWERS: also brought myrrh, an embalming Mk 2:13-17 tion or even commerce. Its dignity 1.a, 2.b, 3.b, 4.b, 5.a, 6.c, 7.c, 8.b, 9.a, 10.b, 11.a, 12.c, 13.b, 14.c, 15.a lay in the fact of its religious substance. JANUARY 7, 2007 COMMENTARY 19 God wants us to pray for what we need, accept the Father’s will

During a time of serious sickness a cer- tinue. erning the display of flags in By the way, it must be kept in tain religious,not of this diocese,dis- Can we change God’s mind Catholic churches. The question mind that there is absolutely no couraged me from praying for a cure with our prayers? In some things, THAT’S of when and how to display flags requirement to have flags in and would not promise to pray for my no, we cannot. God’s will can be would really fall to the discretion churches at all. relief,but said it was better to suffer. already set with some things A GOOD of the diocesan bishop. In this because what he has already diocese, there have been no regu- This seems wrong to me.Anonymous, willed is the best thing. In other QUESTION lations given by the bishop. By Mishawaka. things, yes, we can. Just as a lov- default, then, it falls to the wishes Father Mark Gurtner, pastor of Our Certainly our Lord wants us to ing father listens to his children of the pastor. Lady of Good Hope Parish, Fort pray for what we need. If we are and attends to their needs, so God However, it makes good sense Wayne, answered this week’s ques- sick, we should pray for healing comes to our help when we ask to say that the sanctuary is not tion. Contact him through e-mail at and relief and others should be him with love. Of course, we do So the suffering that he allows the proper place for the display- [email protected] enlisted to pray for us also. not know what is already set in may bring us the greater gift of ing of flags of any kind. In However, when we pray for what God’s will and what he waits for being closer to him than we have Catholic churches, the sanctuary ever been before. Even in this sit- Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- we need we should always do so us to ask for. This is why we is the area which is designated tions from readers. E-mail your with the intention of accepting must simply always pray with uation though, it is certainly for the altar, ambo, celebrant’s appropriate to pray for relief in questions to [email protected] whatever God’s will is with hope and trust in his love and chair and the tabernacle. This fwsb.org or mail them to Today’s regard to our situation. care for us. suffering always ready to accept area of the church should have as whatever is the will of God. Catholic, That’s A Good Remember how Jesus himself Now with regard to suffering, its focus what is proper to the Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort prayed in the Garden of it may be that God allows us for celebration of Mass. A more Wayne, IN 46856. Include your Gethsemane, “Father, take this a time (sometimes even for a Some Catholic parishes place the U.S. proper place for flags would be in name, city and an e-mail address cup away from me, but not what I long time) to continue in suffer- flag in the sanctuary.We are a church the nave of the church (that is, or phone number so we can con- will but what you will.” So we ing. This does not mean that God of strong symbols and a universal the place where the pews are) or tact you if necessary. Anonymity should pray for healing, but we likes or wants us to suffer. church.What is the appropriate place in the vestibule of the church. will be preserved upon request. should trust that however God However, suffering has a way of for the American flag in a Catholic answers our prayers will be the bringing us intimately close to Church? Anonymous. best thing for us because God God when we offer it to Jesus in SCRIPTURE SEARCH always does the best thing. It may union with his suffering on the There are no regulations, nei- ther in the Code of Canon Law serve him to heal us. It may serve cross, and, above all, God wants By Patricia Kasten him to allow the sickness to con- us to be intimately close to him. nor in any liturgical books, gov- Gospel for January 7, 2007 Matthew 2:1-12 Moving on to a new home Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading for Epiphany, Cycle C, the visit of the Magi to the e are moving, finally. We newborn King of the Jews. The words can be found in have been trying to find all directions in the puzzle. Wa bigger place and simultaneously get closer to the BETHLEHEM JUDEA THE DAYS Catholic high school for five EVERYDAY CATHOLIC THE EAST TROUBLED CHIEF PRIESTS years. When my husband took a THERESA A. THOMAS SCRIBES PEOPLE BORN new job almost two years ago, and PROPHET LEAST RULERS I fell ill (I’m better now, thank FOUND MOTHER TREASURES you), we switched directions and vegetable garden for produce to hours, days, I bet if you added it OFFERED GOLD (frank)INCENSE Catholic high schools, and just feed our family. And, of course, all up. MYRRH DREAM COUNTRY continued our search. the eating area in the new place is Even bad memories make up At times I felt the whole school such that we can all sit down to the fabric of our lives here. The (maybe the whole city) was look- dinner together. It’s great. day we moved in the cottonwood THE SEARCH ing for a place for us. I’d receive But, (and I knew this would trees were bursting their seeds and phone calls from this person or happen sentimental sap that I am), dirtied our lawn. We discovered a MOTHERBOTDJC that, suggesting an opportunity I already miss this old house. Not shrew in the garage. That spot near here or there. Family and friends the house, exactly, but the familiar- the front door is where my broth- ECGAEDUJSEHT rallied around us, and my husband ity of it. I know every creak in the er-in-law broke the news to me HJOPBKWLA I HH and I contacted developers and floor, every bump that could possi- that I had lymphoma. Out that builders, tried working with a real- bly go in the night, and the memo- window I stared and prayed the EDLURAUKERHE tor, and spent hours pouring over ries here are so vivid — memories night God took my youngest the county maps and property sites of bringing home five babies, cele- brother. LEDSNOFFERED online, strategizing, then cold-call- brating 13 Christmases, good Good and bad, this is where we HLHACTPJHRSA ing people with property possibili- times enjoyed and bad times experienced love, sadness, hope, ties. We followed every lead. endured. That spot in the family joy. This is where I began to learn TBAMYRRHTONY Finally, an opportunity popped room next to the sliding glass door to trust God and myself. Now he is EUKMI M I YEWES up. A lovely Marian High School is where I rocked Melissa Therese, inviting me to trust again, in a new family spotted a home for us, after I brought her home from the city, in a new home. BOLEASTBXTCC which was put hospital on a What stories will these new PRSEELPOEPNF up for sale by snowy New walls have to tell in another 13 owner. Year’s Day, years? I am realizing it is not the HTREASURES I U “Theresa!” Patti 1995. I can see physical place that matters as SDNUOFDNWPEO said over the We’re ready to follow her snuggled up much as the people in that place. phone, “I just in her yellow Yes, we are moving. Literally. © 2007 Tri-C-A Publications came in the door where You lead. baby blanket Figuratively. We are not static. We and saw our sleeping blissful- go forward. Poet Robert Frost said, tinuing rise in diocesan vocations, neighbor’s ly. ... Out that “In three words I can sum up and strong and prudent leadership house is up for window in the everything I’ve learned about life: LATIN from many bishops. The May 2007 sale. It has five kitchen I it goes on.” As Christians, we also Brazil CELAM meeting represents bedrooms and looks like what you watched my little boys (now near- know that this life here is but a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 a unique chance for Catholic Latin might want. I hear the inside is ly grown men at 18 and 19) eager- momentary speck on the timeline Catholic Latin Americans’ ongoing America to further strengthen itself immaculate.” The word “immacu- ly run to the new swing set early of an eternity which waits for us. It tendency to blame the rest of the by breaking free of the dead late” caught my attention. With every morning. They couldn’t wait is “practice” for the real life with world for the region’s economic weight of fallacious economic nine kids would I ever have an to swing, pumping their little legs God for which we have been des- problems, instead of acknowledg- thinking and the dregs of a suspect, “immaculate” house? Well, I could higher to the sky and laughing at tined. Thank you, Lord, for the ing that Latin America’s economic moribund theology. dream. ... So I called the owner, the freedom and exhilaration they beautiful memories in this home. difficulties primarily stem from For the sake of Latin America’s we went right through; we loved it felt. ... Around the corner there I Please bless us in the next. We’re mercantilist economic structures poor, let’s hope they take it. and bought the home in a week. see the workers moving in the ready to follow where you lead. and basic failures to uphold prop- The house is just perfect for our piano, an instrument every child We’re ready to move on. erty rights and the rule of law. needs. It is 10 minutes from school would learn to play. Compared to Western European (the drive for the high schoolers It is God’s blessing that I had Catholicism — characterized by Dr.Samuel Gregg is director of now is 40 minutes each way). It is enough foresight to lay a rug in mass apostasy, often mediocre research at the Acton Institute and just outside the city (lower taxes) front of the bench to prevent dirt Theresa A.Thomas is the mother of bishops, and declining vocations author of “On Ordered Liberty” and on a bit of land so we can all and wear on the permanent carpet. nine children and a member of — Latin American Catholicism is (2003), “A Theory of Corruption” spread out, the kids can ride bikes, ... These floors have been walked St. Mary of the Annunciation in good shape. It enjoys deep (2004), and “Banking, Justice and and I can have a healthy organic with a cranky infant for so many Parish in Bristol. reservoirs of authentic faith, a con- the Common Good” (2005). 20 COMMENTARY JANUARY 7, 2007

The civil disobedience of the Magi Meet The Priest s we move through the King who would restore order to Father Daniel R. Christmas season, maybe the world, acting for God and in RIGHT Ayou think it has nothing to his Name.” Leeuw do with the political season we just That King turned out to be OR WRONG? survived. If so, think again. “quite unlike what they were Ordained to the priesthood: BY CHARLES E. RICE The Magi were latecomers to expecting.” Still, “they knelt down May, 25, 1957 the Christmas narrative. But they before this child and recognized Chaplain and director of pastoral care, tell us a lot about Christmas as a him as the promised King. But Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla, VA political event. According to tradi- they still had to ... change their guiding principle. Absolutizing Northern Indiana Health Care Systerm tion their names were Melchior, ideas about power, about God and what is ... relative is ... totalitarian- Gaspar and Balthasar. They got about man, and in so doing, they ism. It does not liberate man, but and Byron Health Center, Fort Wayne some good press from Benedict also had to change themselves. takes away his dignity and XVI last year at World Youth Day Now they were able to see that enslaves him. What was your primary influence on in Cologne. God’s power is ... the power of “It is not ideologies that save my decision to be a priest? In 1164 the relics of the Magi love ... which constitutes the new the world, but only a return to the were formally transferred from divine intervention that opposes living God, our creator, the guar- There was a young assistant in Milan, across the Alps to Cologne injustice and ushers in the king- antor of our freedom, the guarantor our parish at Most Precious where, in the words of Benedict, dom of God.” of what is really good and true. Blood Church in Fort Wayne by the people “produced the most Christmas made visible the True revolution consists in simply the name of Father Marcellus exquisite reliquary of the whole Incarnation in which the second turning to God who is the measure Foltz, CPPS, for whom I served Christian world and raised above it person of the Trinity became man. of what is right and who at the Mass. I was impressed by his an even greater reliquary: Cologne When that Child became an adult, same time is everlasting love.” holiness of person and how he Cathedral.” he spelled it out for Pilate, that the The Magi sent a news flash to said Mass so devoutly. Serving So what do the Magi have to do power of the state is given by God the world that there is a law higher him brought me closer to God, with politics? In their day there and is subject to his law: “Thou than the state. That higher law, and this inspired me to become a was no recognized moral limit to wouldst have no power at all over however, like any law, makes ulti- good and holy priest like him. the power of the state. The Magi me were it not given to you from mate sense only if we can identify proclaimed, one, by defying above.” (Jn 19:11) This juridical its lawgiver and discern his intent. Why do you like being a priest? Herod’s command that they tell impact of the Incarnation had That lawgiver is the Child whom I am at my best when I am him where the Child was so “that I become reality at Christmas in the the Magi adored. As Benedict, the preaching and teaching about the too may go and worship him.” (Mt civil disobedience of the Magi and vicar of that Child, told the youth Lord Jesus. In my life, I have had 2:8) He was, of course, a lying then of Joseph and Mary. at Cologne, “Here in the Sacred only one goal, and that is “to be a politician, which some may regard Benedict asked the youth at Host he is present before us and in good and holy priest.” as a redundancy. When the Magi Cologne, “what does all this mean our midst ... as he was then in had departed for home, Joseph was for us?” He answered his own Bethlehem.” Do you have a special interest or warned by an angel to take the question by giving them a short So Christmas tells us a lot hobby? Child into Egypt because Herod course on the nature of true revolu- about how to keep politics in per- wanted to kill him. Joseph obeyed tion. “The saints,” he said, “are the spective. That is so because that I enjoy historical reading and and he and Mary joined the Magi true reformers. ... In the last centu- Child himself is still a current research. My interest in research as the first practitioners of civil ry we experienced revolutions with event. started when I was a banker at disobedience in the Christian era. a common program — expecting the Peoples Trust and Savings What do you think is the best part of What got into the Magi to make nothing more from God, they Bank. After banking hours, I was being Catholic? them challenge the king? At World assumed total responsibility for the assigned to research inactive The greatest blessing of our Youth Day, Benedict explained cause of the world in order to Professor Emeritus Charles E. bank accounts with small bal- Catholic faith is the assurance that the Magi had come seeking change it. (This) meant that a Rice is on the law school faculty. ances. My research took me to that it gives to all of us, that life the prophesied “King who would human and partial point of view He can be reached at the Court House, the Board of is worth living because it has a be intimately united with God, a was always taken as an absolute [email protected]. Health and to the library where I future in Jesus in the kingdom of read old newspapers on micro- heaven. film in hopes to find a lead to Nineveh lies in modern-day Iraq locate the account owner, rela- What is your favorite prayer or tives or the demise of the person. Scriptural passage? Why did the ancient Assyrians fail to In their movement westward, Do you have a pet? “No one makes a fool of God! conquer Jerusalem? the Assyrians conquered A man will reap only what he Damascus in Syria in BC 732 and I have no pet animals. If I sows. If he sows in the field of The state of Assyria in northern Samaria in Israel in BC 721. Then were to purchase an animal, it the flesh, he will reap a harvest Iraq centered around four cities: their king Sennacherib invaded would be a dog. As a child, we of corruption; but if his seed- Ashur, Arbil, Nimrud and Judah and menaced Jerusalem in HIRE had a little Manchester Dog, that ground is the spirit, he will reap Nineveh. Nineveh, across the BC 701 during the reign of the I named Tommy. everlasting life.” — Gal. 6:7b-8 Tigris River from Mosul, was the Jewish King Hezekiah (BC 716- HISTORY third capital of Assyria. Here you What do you like to do for relaxation? 687) who paid tribute of silver and FATHER RICHARD HIRE What is your favorite food? can see palaces and the church of gold to Assyria. Although I have always enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs made the prophet Jonah. Sennacherib proclaimed that winter sports, especially iceskat- by my mom J. Ferguson says the booty from Hezekiah’s God would be no help ing. This I did for many years, military campaigns and tribute against the strength of Assyria, even as a priest. When I had from vassal rulers that flowed into Hezekiah, with the help of the ply and constructed a pool and open heart surgery, I had it done What is something interesting about the royal coffers were used to prophet Isaiah, stood his ground tunnel to bring the water down to in January so I could watch the yourself that most people might not adorn the temples and palaces of and firmly retained his power. the west side of the city. Today winter Olympics. I played tennis know? the Assyrian capitals. Thus the Suddenly an unforeseen calami- you can walk through the 512- for many years. Now my relax- prophet Nahum spoke of the At age 14, I learned the meat ty forced Sennacherib to abandon meter long “Hezekiah’s Tunnel” ation is music (classical), geneal- cutting trade working for Kroger. wealth of Nineveh: “There is no his attempt to breach the walls of where the water is knee-deep ogy, writing. As a seminarian I end to the treasure, a mass of The summer of my 16th birthday, Jerusalem, and he returned to beginning at the Gihon spring read the book, “The Ambassador I was relief manager as a meat everything you could desire.” Nineveh. The Bible says the angel and ending at the pool of Siloam. of Christ,” by Cardinal James The Assyrian troops were the cutter for Kroger on South of the Lord went forth and struck At this pool Jesus cured the man Gibbons. In the book, he encour- Wayne Avenue next to Don terror of the ancient Near East. down 185,000 Assyrian soldiers. born blind. The first church at the ages newly-ordained priests to They intended to weaken resist- Hall’s Meat Market. I also Modern scholars suggest that: 1) pool was built by the empress write out their Sunday sermon worked for the Chicago Bears ance and discourage revolt by maybe the Assyrians were struck Eudokia c. AD 450. The Piacenza for the first year of their priest- making horrible examples of under Coach George Halas in with the plague or severe illness pilgrim in AD 570 says: “You hood. I have never stopped writ- their summer Football Rookie rebels and enemies. Whole cities and could not fight, or 2) maybe descend by many steps to Siloam, ing my Sunday and weekday ser- were entirely destroyed, kings Camp. At the time I was in col- there was an attempt to overthrow and above is a hanging basilica mons for 49 years. I have files to lege, and his wages helped pay were flayed, armies were decapi- the government back at Nineveh, beneath which the water of prove my writing. tated, and populations were my way. After I was ordained a and Sennacherib had to return. Siloam rises.” The Persians priest in 1957, I went back to his enslaved. The Assyrian king Father J. Murphy-O’Connor destroyed this church in AD 614, Tiglath-pileser III (BC 745-727) What is your favorite reading material? football Rookie Camp, and says that, realizing Sennacherib’s but the tradition of the curative Who are your favorite authors? George Halas remembered me. moderated this by removing popu- advance was preliminary to an powers of the waters continued. lations from one part of the empire attack on Jerusalem, Hezekiah cut My favorite reading material to another, as he removed the and authors are St. Augustine, How do you prefer to be addressed by off the water supply from the laity? Israelites from Samaria and perennial Gihon springs outside of Pope John Paul II and Thomas replaced them by colonists like- Jerusalem through the former tun- Father Richard Hire is the pastor of Merton. Father Dan wise displaced. By uprooting them nel of King Solomon, for the water Queen of Peace Parish in from their soil, he hoped they supply would aid the Assyrian Mishawaka. His history column would become citizens of the one enemy. So Hezekiah camouflaged runs every other week in Today’s kingdom of Assyria. the source of the city’s water sup- Catholic. JANUARY 7, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21

JOE KERNAN TO DISCUSS MANAGING MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM The details of managing and directing a minor league baseball team will be the subject of a talk presented by former Indiana Gov. Joseph Kernan at a meeting of the Father Nieuwland Assembly, Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus, Thursday, Jan. 18. Kernan, who is also a former South Bend mayor, assumed direction control of the South Bend Silver Hawks two years ago. The Silver Hawks are a farm team of the Arizona Sports Diamondbacks. — EJD Blending the spiritual life ICCL basketball returns to the hardwood Jan. 7

BY ELMER J. DANCH with 3-0 records. with the physical life St. Joseph of Mishawaka, with a 3-0 mark, is the unbeaten squad for my sinful ways. gifts God has given us, but we get SOUTH BEND — The basketball in the Martin De Porres Division. Today, I look at exercise not as all the residual benefits as well: we teams of the Inter-City Catholic Schedule at Saint Joseph’s penance or punishment, but rather, feel healthier, we increase our League (ICCL) will open the 2007 High School — St. Anthony vs. FROM a form of prayer — physical mental capacity, we gain disci- portion of the season on Sunday, Christ the King; St. Joseph, South prayer. What better way to give pline, and we present a better Jan. 7, at Saint Joseph’s High Bend, vs. Holy Cross; St. Thomas, THE glory to God — and to thank him image, one of spirit and vitality. School in South Bend, where the Elkhart, vs. Corpus Christi; St. for the physical capability — than Why put yourself through so John Bosco Division will be in Matthew vs. Holy Family. SIDELINES to test myself and push myself to much physical agony? Well, as action, and at Marian High School Schedule at Marian High my physical limits. It has become Christians, that’s an easy one. Who in Mishawaka, where the Martin De School — St. Monica vs. St. BY TIM PRISTER a harmonious blend of my physi- was put through more physical Porres Division swings into play. Adalbert; St. Bavo vs. St. Jude; St. cal and spiritual world. pain than Christ himself? We can Currently, undefeated teams in Michael, Plymouth, vs. St. Pius, A few years back, I encoun- handle a little muscle soreness and the John Bosco Division are St. Granger; St. John vs. St. Joseph, weat dripped from their chins tered some heart problems. I had temporary shortness of breath. Anthony and Corpus Christi, each Mishawaka. to the tile floor. They stood always exercised, but I made up Sometimes our baseball players Swith hands on knees, panting my mind that once I got past this think I’m punishing them by put- heavily, t-shirts drenched, physi- little crisis, I would never allow ting them through such strenuous Holiday Hoop Fest scores another cally spent. laziness or a lack of discipline to off-season workouts. I’m trying to The fun was just beginning. get in the way of consistent exer- make them better prepared so that Voluntary winter conditioning cise. when the spring season begins, we success in its 10th year for a sport that officially doesn’t Now it’s knee pain and the are as physically and mentally begin practice until March isn’t most recent reminder that I’m in equipped as we can be. BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN In seventh grade boys’ action, always the easiest sell, especially my mid-40s-hip soreness. It seems But it goes much deeper than St. Vincent came out on top with a for a sport like baseball where like it’s something new every day. just getting ready to win baseball championship victory over runner FORT WAYNE — In its 10th conditioning is often viewed as an But as long as God gives me the games. I want our kids to establish up St. Charles, 39-28. St. Jude year, the 2006 Hoop Fest was a unnecessary evil. After all, they ability to test myself physically, a pattern of exercise that they can came in third place, while Chris great success according to coordi- just stand around most of the time it’s the least I can do to say thank carry through their lives. Yaney’s St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth nator Denny Jamison. The tourna- during a game anyway, right? Why you for the blessing. If I can’t run, When one of our former play- team battled out of the loser’s ment was held at three different condition in November? I’ll walk. If I can’t walk, I’ll ride a ers goes on to run cross country in bracket after an opening loss to locations over the Christmas break There was a time when I won- bike. I’ll lift weights, do pushups, college, even though he didn’t run Herb Widner’s St. Louis-St. Rose and sizzled with four brackets of dered the same thing. Today, I or simply stretch if that’s all I can cross country in high school, or Twins to finish in fourth place. 31 teams for 55 games in five have an easy answer to the ques- do. another participates in the Bengal The eighth-grade green team days. tion, Why exercise? If we can, we For those who have been physi- Bouts at Notre Dame with no pre- from St. Vincent had an impres- “This was not a record year — should, because it’s a blessing cally blessed by God to undertake vious boxing experience, or anoth- sive runner-up finish despite play- a few years back we had 38 teams from God. these activities, there is no greater er begins training for half- ing without three of their starting with 70 some games,” said I can remember as a young boy way to express your gratitude. And marathons right out of high school, line up. The team had two players Jamison. “It’s not always easy get- running on the country roads on the more we can allow our spiritu- I know we have planted a seed on vacation and another broke his ting teams to participate over the the south side of South Bend. In al life to blend with the other that will grow for a lifetime. arm during the tournament. They holidays, but the weather cooper- fact, I still pound that same pave- aspects of our lives, the more com- Physically, they will be better lost to Memorial Park 54-28 in the ated and we had great attendance. ment, although it’s more walking plete and fulfilling life we can prepared to live a long, healthy, championship game. The stats will show four over- than running these days. lead. productive life. More importantly, “I was very pleased how our times in this year’s record books. It is a beautiful area, a place “You must know that your if they can take that demarcation team played with heart and deter- The St. Vincent seventh grade lady where you can get away from the body is a temple of the Holy between our spiritual, mental and mination with our big scorers Panthers were involved in two, stresses of life and just enjoy the Spirit, who is within — the Spirit physical lives and erase the line, gone,” said Coach Todd Martin. winning the first and losing the sheer beauty, mixed with the exhil- you have received from God. You allowing everything they do to be The Panthers list 12 players on second. In this same bracket, St. aration of testing yourself physi- are not your own. You have been shaped by a spiritual framework, their roster and are now 11-4 over- Jude came out on top beating Zion cally. purchased, and at a price! So glori- they can lead a more fulfilling and all (3-0 in the Gold League). Greg Lutheran 30-28 in a championship As a young person, growing up fy God in your body.” — Cor gratifying life. Kaiser stepped up and led all scor- thriller. Third place ribbons went in a Catholic environment, I often 6:19-20. So if you can still run and jump ing. St. Vincent hopes to partici- to the girls from St. John, Fort looked at long distance running as If we use our physical activities and sweat and lift weights, or even pate in a “Kids Helping Kids” Wayne. a form of penance. You know, as a form of giving thanks, we not if all you can do is walk at a very tournament at Spiece in mid- In the eighth grade girls’ brack- experience pain so as to make up only take full advantage of the slow pace, go for it. It’s the least February then have their sights set et, Kurt Patterson’s Cardinals we can do for the One who makes on the CYO Gold League tourna- faced St. Peter’s Lutheran three it all possible. ment. Parish Ministry Position times before finally taking home St. Aloysius finished a strong the blue ribbon. St. Charles sent third, while St. Joseph, Hessen CENTER DIRECTOR St. Peter’s Lutheran to the loser’s Cassel, (sixth, seventh and eighth Tim Prister is a 1978 graduate of bracket first in early play by a combined team) finished in fourth score of 34-32. St. Charles then Evansville, Indiana Mishawaka Marian High School place in the eighth grade boys’ and a 1982 graduate with a bach- lost to them 35-18, which forced bracket. This position requires a bi-lingual individual with elor of arts degree from the them to match up one more time For complete bracket informa- when the Cardinals pulled off a education and experience in parish ministry, grant writing, University of Notre Dame, where tion and scores go to www.all- he was the starting third baseman final 32-22 win. prosoftware.net/2006hoopfest. fundraising, and administration who will effectively for the Irish baseball squad in “We were very similar teams,” Fifth-sixth grade scoreboard develop the new Jaun Diego Latino Center in partnership 1981-82. Prister is the senior said Patterson. “We matched up St. John, Fort Wayne, 41; St. well and both had quick guard sets with HOLA and service groups. Send resume to: writer for Blue & Gold Joseph, Decatur, 39 Illustrated after serving 20 years and good post players. St. John, Fort Wayne, 28; St. Nancy Oskins, Parish Manager as editor. He is the author of The Cardinals improved their Vincent 23 “What It Means To Be Fighting overall record to 10-2. They are 3- St. Louis-St. Rose over St. NATIVITY CATHOLIC CHURCH Irish” and is currently working 0 in the CYO Gold League. Joseph, Hessen Cassel 3635 Pollack Avenue on “The Gold Standard,” a book Patterson feels the team is really St. John, Fort Wayne, 34; which will detail Charlie Weis’ starting to “come around after a Queen of Angels 18 Evansville, Indiana 47714 (812) 476-7186 first year as head football coach bad beating by DeKalb in the sea- at Notre Dame. son opener.” 22 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 7, 2007 Stallone back in church, back in theaters MOVIE CAPSULES BY MARK PATTISON myself in Jesus’ hands and asked for insight and guidance I am basi- cally taking the yoke off of me and NEW YORK (CNS) – Following are WASHINGTON (CNS) — using his intelligence and wisdom Sylvester Stallone grew up to make the proper decision,” he capsule reviews of movies Catholic, stopped going to church said. issued by the U.S. Conference after he tasted fame and fortune, It’s a process Stallone uses not but now considers himself a only in life, but in his profession. of Catholic Bishops’ Office for churchgoing Catholic again. “I really feel that in the writing of Film and Broadcasting. Stallone’s shift back to church (the first) ‘Rocky.’ I felt my hand started when his daughter Sophia was truly guided,” he said. “Eragon” (Fox 2000) was “born sick,” Stallone told And so it is for “Rocky Reasonably diverting, if pre- Catholic News Service in a Dec. 7 Balboa,” which opened Dec. 20. dictable, fantasy adventure for telephone interview from Dallas to “Let me put it this way,” Stallone youngsters about a farm boy (Ed promote his new movie, “Rocky told CNS. “He’s coming in there Speleers) who, after the death of Balboa.” this way, buoyant, being pushed his uncle, learns it’s his destiny to In November 1996, at age 2 by a different kind of energy — become a dragon rider battling an months, Sophia underwent open- Jesus energy. At the end of the evil king (John Malkovich) and his heart surgery at the University of movie, he points his finger up and henchman (Robert Carlyle) in a California at Los Angeles Medical shows respect (to Jesus).” mythical kingdom, all the while Center. If you’re rolling your eyes at assisted by a retired dragon rider The operation went well, and the prospect of a 60-year-old (Jeremy Irons). The script, based Sophia, now 10, is doing “great,” Stallone playing an aging boxer, on a novel by Christopher Paolini, Stallone said. “She’s the No. 1 ath- that’s OK with him. trots out every cliche known to lete in her class.” “I actually embrace that, and this genre, but the special effects, Stallone tried to find the words the rolling of their eyes (is) a 100 especially involving the hero’s to describe what brought about his percent natural valid reaction. I majestic dragon (voice of Rachel self-imposed exile from rolled my eyes when I thought of Weisz) are well done. Action vio- Catholicism. it,” Stallone said. “You can’t judge lence, magical hocus pocus. The “I don’t know. Life,” he said. anything until you see it. When USCCB Office for Film & “Your career is going, you’re not you see the film, it’s about actually Broadcasting classification is A-II communicating with your family.” being able to listen to your heart — adults and adolescents. The The weight of celebrity was and not so much your mind, fol- Motion Picture Association of “very heavy,” he added. “I didn’t lowing the guidance of someone America rating is PG. have any strong foundation behind much more powerful than you: me of people that would keep my Jesus. “The Pursuit of Happyness” feet on the ground. I was extreme- “In ‘Rocky I,’ the first person (Columbia) ly seduced by the newfound free- we saw was Jesus,” he said, refer- Feel-good tale based on the true dom.” CNS PHOTO/TIM SHAFFER, REUTERS ring to an opening scene of the Actor Sylvester Stallone makes a fist at the premiere of “Rocky Balboa” story of a selfless medical supply Things started turning around boxing club where there is a big in Philadelphia Dec. 18. Stallone came back to portray the heavyweight salesman (an ever-appealing Will for Stallone, he said, before his mural of Jesus on a back wall. Smith) who, after his wife marriage in 1997 to his third and And if a sixth “Rocky” movie champion for a sixth return to the big screen since “Rocky” opened in 1976. (Thandie Newton) walks out, rais- current wife, Jennifer Flavin. isn’t enough, there’s “Rambo IV: es his 5-year-old son (Jaden “When I got married everything Pearl of the Cobra” in the works. Smith) on his own while pursuing changed,” he said. “When my “It’s also a Christian movie,” group of Christians upriver into a a new career path as a stockbroker daughter was born sick, and I real- Stallone said. “Here’s how it is. I very hostile territory, and they’re Mark Pattison is media editor for in an unpaid internship while ized I really needed some help believe that you can have a there to bring the word of God and Catholic News Service. enduring financial struggles, here, I started putting everything Christian theme but you can’t hit it medicine and dentistry to these When you keep your eye on TV, homelessness and other vicissi- in God’s hands, his omnipotence, too heavy. You can’t hit ‘em over natives. He has conversations with what do you see? What are your tudes. Smith’s character does all his all-forgivingness.” the head with a hammer. You have some of these Christians and he likes or dislikes? What are your con- he can to nurture his son under try- Stallone added that being to be subtle about it.” doesn’t see it their way. They get cerns and criticisms? Be as general ing circumstances and projecting Catholic “puts me where I should Stallone described the plot to captured, and ... he starts getting or as specific as you wish. Send admirable decency throughout. be. I was alone in the world. I “Rambo IV,” now in pre-produc- influenced by their faith in the your comments to: Mark Pattison, The USCCB Office classification thought I would have to handle tion: “Rambo is a borderline athe- face of such incredible odds. Media Editor, Catholic News is A-II — adults and adolescents. things in my own way.” ist. He doesn’t believe in anything “I think it may work,” he Service, 3211 Fourth St., NE, The Motion Picture Association of But then “I thought if I put anymore. His job is to bring a added. Washington, DC 20017. America rating is PG-13. 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The committee is seek- South Bend — The American rosary for families will be at Viola G.Hecke, 81, ing persons of faith, high-school St.Matthew Cathedral Relief Committee for Free MacDougal Chapel on Sunday Most Precious Blood age or older, whose activities Poland will have an Oplatek din- Jan. 7, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Victor C.Sulok, 83, serve as an example to youth in Pamela Sue Carroll, 50, ner on Sunday, Jan. 14, at 1:30 with Father Bob Schulte and St.Jude the area of peace and justice. p.m. at the Z.B. Falcon Hall, cor- Sister Gertrude attending. St.Joseph Application guidelines are avail- ner of Sheridan and Western Ave. Stanley L.Rozmarynowski, able online at www.diocese- Wilifred W.Clark, 89, Advance ticket sales only by Jan. Knights plan fish fry 60,St.Casimir fwsb.org and from the St. Mary St.Jude 5. Tickets are $12.50 for adults, Fort Wayne — The Knights of Church office, (260) 424-8231. $6 for children under 12. Contact Columbus Council 451, 601 Dolores Liwosz at (574) 259- Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on 7001 or Dr. Z. Sobol at (574) Friday, Jan. 5, from 5 to 7:30 272-3392. p.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 Catholic Elementary and Middle School Principal Saint Paul Catholic School, Valparaiso, Indiana

Saint Paul Catholic School seeks a Principal for grades kinder- garten through eighth in a growing city in Porter County, Indi- ana. Founded in 1867, Saint Paul Catholic School moved in Au- gust, 2006 to the parish’s new education center with 14 state- of-the-art classrooms, computer lab, science lab, art room, library, competition-size gym, and cafeteria. Current enroll- ment is 350 students.

Successful experience in Catholic school administration; vision- ary and collaborative leadership; strong communication skills; and technology experience are essential. The successful candi- date will be expected to work well with the staff, support the leadership of the pastor, and collaborate with the school board. An Indiana Administration License is preferred. The Prin- cipal will be an active and practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and involved in our community. Salary and benefits are commensurate with education and experience.

Interested and qualified candidates are asked to submit a let- ter of interest addressing the requirements/skills listed above; resume; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five references to Kim Pryzbylski, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Diocese of Gary, 9292 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410. Re- sumes must be postmarked no later than February 13, 2007. Review of applications will be completed by February 22, 2007, with interviews beginning in March. 24 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 7, 2007 Christmas bells are ringing Looking back SEMINARIAN ASSISTS AT HIS HOME PARISH

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