50¢ April 22, 2007 Volume 81, No. 16 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Time for ‘I give thanks to God for these 50 years’ healthy living Bishop D’Arcy celebrates a great adventure, 50 years of priesthood Look at ways to keep the temple in tip top shape

BY TIM JOHNSON Pages 10-11 and 14-15

FORT WAYNE — “The ordination of a priest is an act of love by Jesus Christ, not primarily for the priest who is ordained, but for you — for the people, for the flock ...” ‘Tremendously sad’ Those were the words that Bishop John M. D’Arcy used in his homily to describe his 50 years of ordina- Church responds to Virginia tion to the priesthood at a celebration held April 15 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Tech shooting spree Wayne. Page 3 “I give thanks to God for these 50 years,” Bishop D’Arcy said. “The life of a priest is more precious to me this day with you after 22 years in this blessed dio- cese, it’s more precious than on the day I was ordained, it’s more precious than it’s ever been. ... When you can ‘It’s our church, and it say that after 50 years, that’s a great thing to be thank- ful for. And I am grateful that it was in God’s hands needed our help’ that I should serve as your bishop.” Joined by Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, OSB, of Parishioners refurbish Indianapolis; Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, of Peoria; St. Casimir Bishop Dale J. Melczek of Gary; Bishop Carl F. Mengeling of Lansing; Bishop Robert J. Banks retired Page 5 bishop of Green Bay, Wis.; the superior and priests from the Congregation of Holy Cross, Conventual Franciscan friars from Mishawaka, diocesan priests and priest-friends from New England, the Mass was celebrated on Divine Mercy Sunday followed by a Tribute to the reception a the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne with 900 in attendance. catechism On Feb. 2, 1957, Bishop D’Arcy was ordained to Baltimore Catechism the priesthood, however, the celebration was scheduled April 15 to avoid bad weather conditions. A few inch- revisited es of snow in Fort Wayne, the day before the event, and a New England winter storm could not deter those Pages 12-13 from the celebration. Bishop’s three sisters, nephews and nieces and great-nephews and nieces were all part of the celebra- tion. His sisters, Mary Caprio and Joan Sheridan were Shared faith proclaimers while Sister Anne D’Arcy, a Sister of St. RACHEL WILSON Joseph, read the petitions. They traveled from New Bishop John M. D’Arcy thanks God and expresses gratitude for 50 years of priesthood at a Anointing of the sick THANKS, PAGE 24 Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated April 15 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Page 14

SPIRITUAL BOUQUETS Regional anointings planned OFFERED FOR BISHOP for Fort Wayne, South Bend church. Yet we should always be prepared to BY LINDA FURGE fill up what is lacking in Christ’s sufferings for the salvation of the world as we look for- s part of the 2007 Sesquicentennial ward to creation’s being set free in the glory AJubilee celebration for our diocese, of the children of God” (see Col 1:24; Rom Regional Anointing of the Sick will take 8:19-21). place at special Masses in both Fort Wayne The sick person is not the only one who and South Bend. should fight against illness. Doctors and all Fort Wayne will celebrate the sacrament who are devoted in any way to caring for the DON CLEMMER of anointing of the sick Sunday, April 29, at 2 sick should consider it their duty to use all the p.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate means, which in their judgment may help the Kathleen Schneider, director of religious Conception. South Bend’s celebration will be sick, both physically and spiritually. In so education of St. Joseph Church, Roanoke, Sunday, May 13, at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew doing, they are fulfilling the command of Cathedral. Christ to visit the sick, for Christ implied that and St. Catherine Church, Nix The pastoral care for the sick rite of the those who visit the sick should be concerned Settlement, presents Bishop John M. church gives the following insights on illness for the whole person and offer both physical and on those who can be anointed. relief and spiritual comfort. D’Arcy with spiritual bouquets from stu- “Part of the plan laid out by God’s provi- The Letter of James states that the sick are dents in religious education at the two dence is that we should fight strenuously to be anointed in order to raise them up and against all sickness and carefully seek the save them. Great care and concern should be parishes. The bouquets of prayers were a blessings of good health, so that we may ful- gift for the bishop’s 50th anniversary. fill our role in human society and in the ANOINT, PAGE 5 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 22, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the ‘Receiving the Eucharist means Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 adoring him whom we receive’ PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy The celebration of the Eucharist at the and for all of us? It is twofold, and one is EDITOR: Tim Johnson Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, linked to the other. The joy comes, like ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer with people from all over the diocese, was with the apostles, when we “see the Lord.” STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad a gift of God. It is special, of course, to This means prayer and faith, which grows welcome so many priests. I wanted it to be through prayer. It is why we chose the Editorial Department NEWS a moment in which all of us could grow in expression, Behold the Face of Christ, as PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES the understanding of the gift of the ministe- part of the theme of our Jubilee Year. Joy FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, rial priesthood. The ordination of a priest, comes from “seeing” Christ in prayer, and Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY 50 years ago for me and for some of my being close to him. It also comes, for the Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, priest-classmates who came across the priest and for all of us, in putting God’s country to join in this event, is an act of will before our own. Joy is not something Denise Fedorow, Sister Margie love; not primarily for the priest, but for the you seek, but something which comes from Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Ochstein, people who, through him, will be joined to a life well lived. A life of putting one’s own Theresa Thomas, Kristi Ward Eucharistic adoration Christ through the holy Eucharist and will will in second place, as the young German and procession receive holy Communion — in great cathe- professor wrote so many years ago. Business Department There will be a procession of the Blessed drals, in small rural parishes, in nursing BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Sacrament at the University of Notre Dame homes, on death row, and even in war-torn AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber A new generation campus this Sunday. It is my hope to be Iraq. BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Still, it is important to ponder who the It was wonderful to have my family here [email protected] part of it. Pope Benedict XVI recently shared with priest is. In my homily, I mentioned that for the weekend and some priests, my com- panions of a lifetime with whom this jour- Advertising Sales us an apostolic exhortation entitled when Pope Benedict XVI visited the Roman seminary recently, he entered into a ney began over 50 years ago. In one’s fami- Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) “Sacramentatium Caritatis.” It includes the question-and-answer time with the students. ly, you see the new generation — grand- (260) 456-2824 results of an international Synod of Bishops reflecting on the Eucharist. He was, after all, a professor in some of the nieces and grandnephews — and this is Judy Kearns (South Bend area) Among the many things shared is a great universities in Europe. He enjoys the very special. I will always cherish the (574) 234-0687 chapter entitled, The Intrinsic Relationship exchange. In one question, a young man memory of this beautiful day. Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Between Celebration and Adoration. Pope asked him what advice he had concerning the preparation of homilies. He said that he Published weekly except the last Benedict reflecting on some of the A splendid priest starts a week ahead of time. When he first Sunday in June, second and fourth emphases since the Vatican Council writes: Just before going to press, we received looks at the readings, they are like dead weeks in July, second week in August word of the death in Carthagena, Ohio, of and last week in December by the rocks. He said he then has the custom of During the early phases of the reform, the inherent Msgr. Robert Contant. Suffering from Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, relationship between Mass and adoration joining his time of prayer with the prepara- 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Parkinson’s disease, he spent the Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage of the Blessed Sacrament was not always last several years with the paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and additional perceived with sufficient clarity. For exam- Precious Blood Priests. 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It is eucharistic celebration, which is itself the church’s Saturday, April 21. well expressed by St. John the Baptist, “He News deadline is the Monday morn- supreme act of adoration. (192) Receiving the ing before publication date. Eucharist means adoring him whom we receive. must increase and I must decrease.” Advertising deadline is nine days Only in this way do we become one with him, and Many years ago when I was teaching in I saw him play before publication date. are given, as it were, a foretaste of the beauty of the seminary, I found a description of the Jackie Robinson. I read and observed as the heavenly liturgy. The act of adoration outside priesthood by this same Joseph Ratzinger, much as I could this weekend about this LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- Mass prolongs and intensifies all that takes place who is now the successor of St. Peter. He extraordinary man. I saw him play at the comes original, signed letters about was neither cardinal nor archbishop at that issues affecting church life. Although during the liturgical celebration itself. Indeed, “only old Braves Field in 1947, 1948 and later. It we cannot publish every letter we in adoration can a profound and genuine reception time, but rather a young theologian teach- is hard for anyone to understand what an receive, we strive to provide a bal- mature. And it is precisely this personal encounter ing at the famous Regensburg University in extraordinary breakthrough this was. What anced representation of expressed with the Lord that then strengthens the social mis- Germany. Here are some words he wrote, we saw there was an excellent ball player. opinions and a variety of reflections sion contained in the Eucharist, which seeks to which I have treasured all these years and So fast and such a good hitter. It came out on life in the church.We will choose presented to priests and candidates for the letters for publication based on read- break down not only the walls that separate the later that he was a very religious man and er interest, timeliness and fairness. Lord and ourselves, but also and especially the priesthood. They reflect an authentic spiri- that this came from his mother. Branch Readers may agree or disagree with walls that separate us from one another.” (193) tuality of the office of priest and bishop. Rickey, who asked him to take on this the letter writers’ opinions. Letters effort, was, I think, an ordained minister. must not exceed 500 words. All let- Sometimes I wonder if I would not be a “Spiritual office in the church rests on the extential Jackie Robinson was religious and strong in ters must be signed and include a priest today except for prayer in the pres- posture of the servant who has learned to allot sec- his family. He neither smoked nor drank. I phone number and address for verifi- ond place to his own will in favor of the will of the cation.We reserve the right to edit ence of the Blessed Sacrament, both in my can clearly remember how much it meant letters for legal and other concerns. parish church, in the chapel of the high Person to whom he belongs. It is essential to the to the African-Americans, who sat quietly school I attended, but especially in the sem- bearer of the office that he stand on the service of in the stands during those days. Sometimes Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, inary. another’s will.” sports takes on greater meaning than a P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN game, and this was certainly such a case. 46856-1169; or e-mail: In the Gospel this past Sunday, we read See you all next week. [email protected] A weekend to remember “The disciples rejoiced when they saw the ISSN 0891-1533 I was greatly moved by the privilege of Lord.” USPS 403630 observing my 50th anniversary as a priest. What is this source of joy for the priest, APRIL 22, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Shooting of Virginia Tech students ‘tremendously sad,’ bishop says

BLACKSBURG, Va. (CNS) — tims were shot. The April 16 shooting spree at She said the first notice the Virginia Tech that left at least 33 group she was with had about the people dead is “tremendously shootings was when they began sad,” said Bishop Francis X. receiving campus e-mail around DiLorenzo of Richmond. 9:30 a.m. In quick succession, In a phone interview just hours messages from the administration after the shootings, Teresa said there had been a shooting in Volante, Catholic campus minister a residence hall, then warned at Virginia Tech, said she had sent everyone that a gunman was still out an electronic notice that the on campus and that they should Newman Center chapel was open stay inside. for anyone who wanted to stop in Speaking with CNS a couple and pray. of hours after students were But she said the center, located allowed to leave the campus, just off the campus, was rather Greenwood said the impact of the quiet at that time since the dormi- gunman’s toll was still hitting her. tories on campus were still locked “I’m having a hard time deal- down and the off-campus students ing with the fact that so many had been instructed to stay away. died,” she said. “I’m here for students to talk The April 16 shooting was the to,” she said. deadliest on-campus attack in U.S. Later in the afternoon Debbie history. Before that the worst was McClintock, a volunteer who at the University of Texas in came in to help, told Catholic Austin in 1966, when a gunman News Service that a prayer serv- climbed a clock tower and killed ice was scheduled for 7 p.m. at 16 people before police killed him. the center. Last year on the first day of She said people at the center CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING classes for the 2006-07 school were calm and were focused on Father Rob Cole talks with Zach Candler, 20, a Virginia Tech junior, and Marcus Croft, 21, a senior, after cele- year at Virginia Tech, an escaped helping anyone who came in. brating a special evening Mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Blacksburg, Va., April 16. A gunman shot dozens inmate was captured near the At St. Mary’s Parish, the only of people at Virginia Tech earlier that day. At least 33 people were killed in the deadliest shooting rampage in campus after he allegedly shot Catholic parish in Blacksburg, the U.S. history. Father Cole, a priest from Our Lady of Nazareth in Roanoke, Va., said that he had come to cele- and killed a sheriff’s deputy and a receptionist said the pastor, Father security guard. While the search brate the service because St. Mary’s pastor was busy ministering to victims and their families. James Arsenault, had spent more for the inmate was on, classes than three hours at the hospital were canceled, the Virginia Tech with those who were wounded When Flach learned there campus was closed and students before heading over to the univer- would be a prayer service at the and staff were ordered to stay sity to help there. Pope saddened by massacre Newman Center indoors. She said the church would be that evening, Virginia Tech open all afternoon, with the she said she has about Blessed Sacrament exposed for at Virginia Tech thought that was “I think the best thing we 25,000 students. adoration, followed by a special a good idea. “I Volante said Mass in the evening. BY ALICIA AMBROSIO ing that left at least 33 people, think the best can do is come together ... about 800 to The university president, including the killer, dead. thing we can do 1,000 of the stu- Cardinal Bertone said in the Charles Steger, called the shoot- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — is come together dents regularly ings “a tragedy that we consider wake of the “senseless tragedy” ... and pray for and pray for everyone.” attend Sunday Pope Benedict XVI was deeply Pope Benedict asked him to of monumental proportions.” saddened by the massacre at everyone,” she Mass at the Bishop DiLorenzo said his assure the victims, their fami- said. EMILY FLACH Newman Center Virginia Tech in Blacksburg lies and the entire school com- heart goes out to the parents and and prayed for the victims and Anne or are involved family members of the dead stu- munity of his prayers. Greenwood, a in activities their families, said the Vatican Pope Benedict “asks God dents. secretary of state. second-year there. “At this time one cannot help our Father to console all those graduate student Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone who mourn and to grant them but think of the endless years of sent a telegram to Bishop in history, said she was in a con- commitment, of love and care that spiritual strength which tri- ference room in McBryde Hall, Contributing to this story were Jerry Francis X. DiLorenzo of umphs over violence,” Cardinal these parents have invested in Richmond, Va., expressing the one building over from Norris Filteau and Patricia Zapor in their children and then have it all Bertone said. Hall, where the majority of vic- Washington. pope’s condolences to all those The text of the telegram fol- cut down by a bullet is tremen- affected by the April 16 shoot- dously sad,” he said. lows: “The tragedy really hit home A STATEMENT BY BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY with me,” he said, because he The Most Rev. Francis X. DiLorenzo learned of it at a chancery lunch- eon that included two women Bishop of Richmond (USA) who have children studying at Regarding the killings at Virginia Tech. He said that fortu- nately their children were not harmed. Deeply saddened by news of the shooting at Virginia Virginia Tech University Emily Flach, a freshman busi- The terrible killings at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, ness major who lives on campus, Tech, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has asked me Va., have shocked all of us. Young men and women who have hard- said, “People are just really to convey the assurance of his heartfelt prayers for the ly lived cut down in senseless death. Here we see the terrible use shocked. It’s unbelievable that that can be made of the gift of human freedom; the savage violation something like this happened.” victims, their families and for the entire school com- of the commandment — thou shalt not kill — rings out over the She told CNS at 3 p.m. that Virginia mountains. many students had not eaten all munity. In the aftermath of this senseless tragedy he God has entrusted to humanity the responsibility to look out for day because of the lockdown and one another, to care for one another. As Pope John Paul II wrote, a remaining uncertainty about asks God our Father to console all those who mourn “We are entrusted to another.” whether it was safe to go out. Here we see also the power of evil in the human heart. To take She said her dormitory is about and to grant them that spiritual strength which tri- the life of another is a terrible abomination of the gift of freedom. three minutes’ walk from West We can do good, protect life and care for each other, or we can rain Ambler Johnston, the dormitory umphs over violence by the power of forgiveness, hope destruction on another person. where the first shooting occurred It also reminds us of the terrible power of the gun and of the need about 7:15 a.m. Two hours later and reconciling love. to protect human beings by stricter laws. Most people do not need the gunman, who was not imme- these strict laws because of the deep conviction in the human heart diately identified, attacked a that life must be cherished. But we do need the protection of these classroom in Norris Hall, an engi- laws to keep guns, the instrument of destruction, away from those neering building, shooting more Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone who have evil in their hearts. than 40 people before he was I ask all in the diocese to pray for these young people and their killed. Secretary of State families, and to pray for peace in our streets and on our campuses, The initial death toll was which have always been places of joy and learning. Pray for peace placed at 22, including the gun- in Iraq, where the killing continues. man, but as the day wore on the Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy number of dead rose to 33. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 22, 2007 Limited child protection audits find most dioceses across the nation in compliance

BY JERRY FILTEAU “It is most unfortunate,” goal this year. requirements in the 2005 audit, orders by the Center for Applied Ewers said, “that the bishops and The report on the 2006 audits, and those audits focused only on Research in the Apostolate at eparchs of these prepared by the bishops’ Office the 2005 elements of noncompli- Georgetown University. WASHINGTON (CNS) — dioceses/eparchies are unwilling of Child and Youth Protection, ance. The CARA survey, third in an Twenty-seven of 29 Catholic dio- to participate in the one measure was released by Bishop William In addition, 11 dioceses or annual series begun in 2004, ceses and eparchies audited in of public scrutiny that assures the S. Skylstad of Spokane, Wash., archdioceses received a full audit pulled together information on 2006 complied with the church’s Catholic lay faithful that the president of the U.S. Conference at their request. Three of those the number and nature of new national standards for child pro- church is taking every means of Catholic Bishops, after the that requested a full audit — allegations of clergy sex abuse of tection programs and the preven- possible to reach out to those National Review Board reviewed Amarillo, Texas; Boston; and minors in 2006 and data on the tion of and response to sexual who have been harmed by indi- it and recommended its publica- Covington, Ky. — received costs to the church in settlements, abuse, says a report released viduals in the service of the tion. required actions, but they had legal fees, therapy, child protec- April 11. church and to promote the safety Noting the high level of com- remedied the problem by the end tion programs and other abuse- However, four dioceses that and well-being of the children pliance on all articles of the char- of the year and were judged in related expenditures. were not found in compliance in entrusted to its care.” ter, Bishop Skylstad said, full compliance with the charter. Nearly all dioceses and 2005 refused to participate in the William A. Gavin, president of “Vigilance to ensure the safety of The USCCB has contracted eparchies, 193 out of 195, and 2006 audit. the Massachusetts-based Gavin children is now a way of life.” with the Gavin Group to continue more than two-thirds of men’s “The overall results of the Group, which conducted the “In the last five years we have to conduct the audits in 2007-09. religious orders, 150 out of 220, 2006 audit are encouraging,” said audits, reported that among the made enormous progress, yet we Teresa M. Kettelkamp, execu- answered the survey. Patricia O’Donnell Ewers, chair- dioceses that were audited in must continue to proceed stead- tive director of the USCCB CARA found that the number woman of the bishops’ all-lay 2006 only the Cincinnati fastly,” he said. Office of Child and Youth of new allegations and the num- National Review Board. But she Archdiocese and the Diocese of 2006 was a transition year for Protection, said the audits show ber of new victims in 2006 described the refusal of four dio- Burlington, Vt., were found to be the audits. To adjust better to the that “the church has done a lot” dropped 34 percent from the fig- ceses to participate as “discourag- not yet fully compliant with the rhythms of parish and diocesan to protect children from sex ures in 2004; the number of cler- ing news.” abuse response and child protec- life that are built around the abuse and respond to it when it gy accused in 2006 was 40 per- Two — the Diocese of tion standards set by the bishops’ school year and summer vacation occurs. cent below the 2004 figure. In Lincoln, Neb., and the Melkite “Charter for the Protection of time, future audits will go from “But, as I have said in the 2004, 1,083 victims reported Eparchy of Newton, Mass. — Children and Young People.” July 1 to June 30 instead of Jan. past, this does not mean the job is alleged abuse; in 2006, that num- had refused to participate in the The remaining problem in 1 to Dec. 31. All dioceses are to done,” she said. “Victims contin- ber was 710. It found that, as in 2005 audits as well and were sup- both dioceses was the need to receive a full 2007 audit, which ue to come forward and a wel- the previous two years, seven out posed to undergo full audits. The complete the safe environment will look at compliance from July coming hand needs to reach out of 10 new allegations related to Diocese of Baker, Ore., and the training of all volunteers who 2006 to June 2007. to them. Children still need our abuse dating back to the years Eparchy of Our Lady of work with children, he said. At the review board’s sugges- protection and safe environments 1960-1984. Deliverance of Newark (N.J.) for He told Catholic News Service tion, with the approval of the must be maintained for them.” It found that abuse-related Syriacs refused partial audits that that both dioceses have been USCCB, for the transition year of In addition to the audit results, costs to the church in 2006 were would have focused on those “very conscientious” about work- 2006, audits were required only the 2006 report included the about $333 million, down from areas where they did not meet ing toward full compliance and for those who failed full compli- results of a national survey of the peak of $446 million reported compliance standards in 2005. he expects they will reach that ance with one or more charter dioceses and clerical religious in 2005. Pope, turning 80, thanks church for surrounding him with affection him to God, and he expressed his BY JOHN THAVIS Pope Benedict XVI blesses two peo- ple who are wearing traditional gratitude to his own father, mother, Bavarian clothing during a Mass sister and brother. The only surviv- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At a marking his 80th birthday in St. ing member of his immediate fam- Mass marking his 80th birthday, Peter’s Square at the Vatican April ily, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, sat Pope Benedict XVI thanked the near the papal altar. 15. Pope Benedict thanked the church for surrounding him with The pope’s private secretary, affection “like a true family” and church for surrounding him with Msgr. Georg Ganswein, said the for supporting him with prayers. affection “like a true family” and pope had said he did not want to “Over and over, I recognize for supporting him with prayers. accept personal gifts from the with joy how great is the number faithful. Those who want to give of people who sustain me with something can make an offering their prayers, who with their faith mercy. that the pope will use for special and love help me carry out my The pope said he always felt he church or humanitarian causes, the ministry, and who are indulgent was given a special gift by being papal secretary said. with my weakness,” he said April born on Holy Saturday, at “the One gift the pope did accept 15. beginning of Easter.” In a sense, he was a cope, or liturgical cloak, The Mass opened two days of said, he was born into his personal given him by his brother. The pope celebrations commemorating the family and the larger family of the also received 80 bottles of beer pope’s April 16 birthday and the from a brewery near Freising, CNS PHOTO/ALESSANDRO BIANCHI, REUTERS church on the same day. second anniversary of his election He said his family helped lead Germany. April 19. The festivities featured a sands of flowers — yellow and ing the church with love during the Vatican concert, dozens of written white, the colors of the Vatican. first two years of his pontificate. testimonials and a giant birthday Greeting the pope in the name In his sermon, the pope cake in the shape of the Vatican. of the College of Cardinals, appeared a little reticent about First Communion Some 50,000 people, including Cardinal Angelo Sodano said his being the focus of the Mass, say- German pilgrims wearing tradi- 80th birthday marked a moment of ing the liturgy should not be the Gifts to Remember tional dress, jammed into St. “spiritual joy” for the entire place “to speak about oneself.” But Peter’s Square for the liturgy. The church. he added that one’s personal life •Mass Books •Rosaries altar area was surrounded by thou- He thanked the pope for guid- can also offer lessons about God’s •Communion Sets •Ties•Veils •Candles

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neys take the Eucharist and oil Parishioners’ ‘elbow grease’ reap with them. ANOINT In the height of the Middle CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Ages, anointing was made in the benefits at St. Casimir Church form of the cross on various parts of the body. The Capitulare of taken to see that those of the faith- Theodulf calls for 15 anointings. BY JENNIFER OCHSTEIN ful whose health is seriously The Gregorianum says the neck, impaired by sickness or old age the throat, the region between the receive this sacrament. SOUTH BEND — No one per- shoulders, the breast and the A sick person may be anointed son takes the credit. painful parts of the body should before surgery whenever a serious But looking at St. Casimir all be anointed. Many also anoint- illness is the reason for the surgery. Catholic Church before ed the five senses. Elderly people may be anointed September and now, one can’t St. Thomas Aquinas (d. 1274) if they have become notably deny that the congregation is a and St. Albert the Great (d. 1280) weakened even though no serious determined people. held that, of necessity, the five illness is present. New floors, fresh paint, wood senses must be anointed. St. Sick children are to be anointed restoration and some elbow Bonaventure (d. 1274) and if they have sufficient use of rea- grease has brought new life to St. Blessed Duns Scotus (d. 1308) son to be strengthened by this Casimir Church in South Bend said the loins and feet should also sacrament. In case of doubt all due to a congregation that did be anointed. whether a child has reached the the work itself. Pope Paul VI (1972) said that, use of reason, the sacrament is to They started in September for the Latin rite, anointing of the be conferred.” renovating St. Casimir because sick is administered to the danger- the costs of having a contractor ously ill by anointing them on the do the work wouldn’t have been Anointing has been forehead and hands with olive oil. feasible. Estimates put the cost at around a long time In case of necessity, however, it is around $100,000. sufficient that a single anointing They did have to contract The history of the sacrament of be given on the forehead or, some of the work out like replac- anointing of the sick is very inter- because of the particular condition ing the church’s wood floor with JENNIFER OCHSTEIN esting because people have been of the sick person, on another concrete, some tile work and The wood floor surrounding the altar at St. Casimir Catholic Church was anointed in all sorts of places in more suitable part of the body. paint, but they did the rest them- part of the restoration project at the church. various centuries. It seems that the In hospital intensive care units, selves, according to Paul Fujawa, idea was to anoint people on the often the patient or premature a parishioner at the church. who were here on a regular basis, to see it neat and clean the way it places where sins may have been baby is covered with a plastic Doing much of the work them- but some Saturdays we had up to should be.” committed. sheet to prevent contamination. selves saved them nearly 30 people,” said Ann Marie Ken Ziolkowski, who along The Bible itself does not say The priest may have to reach in $80,000. Fujawa, who is an engi- Sommers, a parishioner. with Sommers grew up attending where people should be anointed. through a small opening to anoint neer and directed the project, said People from other parishes St. Casimir, said it’s satisfying to For example, the Epistle of James the person on a part of the body they spent $19,000 on the proj- from South Bend and even help with the project. simply says: “If one of you is ill, that he is able to touch. ect. Goshen and Michigan came to The first meeting to form the he should send for the priests of Although anointing the sick has The renovation, completed in help out, she said. parish was held at Ziolkowski’s the church, and they must anoint now been limited to two parts of March, includ- great grandfa- him with oil in the name of the the body, namely the head and ed tearing out ther’s house. Lord and pray over him.” hands, the church still blesses the church’s “It’s our Anointing of the sick was other parts of the body in the “Rite rotted and ter- “We had a core of 10 people who were here on a regular church, and it administered in the early church, of Acceptance into the Order of mite-damaged needed our as the “apostolic tradition” of St. Catechumens.” A catechumen is wood floor, help,” said Hippolytus in A.D. 215 testifies: one being instructed in the repainting basis, but some Saturdays we had up to 30 people” Jeanie “this oil may give strength to all Catholic faith. In this rite, the pews, painting Ziolkowski as that taste of it and health to all that priest has the option to make the walls, placing ANN MARIE SOMMERS to why they use it.” sign of the cross on the various floor tile and wanted to help. From the fourth to the sixth senses, including the ears, the carpet, restoring Ken centuries, anointing of the sick eyes, the lips, the heart, the shoul- the wood floor Ziolkowski was received infrequently, as was ders, the hands and the feet, around the altar, cleaning stained For seven months of work, helped with the project four to the sacrament of penance. But the besides the forehead. glass windows and touching up Sommers said the renovation six hours every Saturday since it reforms of the emperor The prayers accompanying the the Stations of the Cross paint- ensures the church will “be here started, though he’s quick to Charlemagne (815) emphasized signing of the senses show their ings, said Fujawa. for a long time to come.” point out that Fujawa spent many anointing of the sick. The purpose. For example, the fore- He said it was important for Fujawa said he would’ve felt more hours than he did. Carolingian ritual then shows a head is signed so the catechumen the congregation to do the work like he let the church down if “I don’t want a lot of recogni- communal celebration of anoint- learns to know Christ and follow itself partly for financial reasons they hadn’t stepped up and done tion, but, for me, to look and see ing, where the priest anoints the him. The hands are signed so that and partly because it brought the work. this — that’s all I need,” Ken areas with the most intense pain. Christ may be known in the work them all together. “It’s always been a beautiful Ziolkowski said. The statutes of St. Boniface (800- that is done. “We had a core of 10 people church,” Fujawa said. “It’s nice 840) required that priests on jour-

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range of national and international Fire that destroyed Catholic newspapers, magazines Indiana church is ruled and newsletters, but the 173 dioce- san newspapers of the United States arson and Canada that belong to the asso- ciation form nearly half of its mem- NEW CASTLE, Ind. (CNS) — EWS RIEFS N B ber publications. Helen Osman, Law enforcement officials said CPA president, told Catholic News April 10 that an early morning fire Service April 10 that the board that destroyed historic St. Anne statement was sparked by the Church in New Castle three days VATICAN AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL ATTENDS CEREMONY strong support Pope Benedict XVI earlier was arson. Firefighters bat- expressed for the diocesan press at tled the blaze for five hours on Holy a meeting with the Italian federa- Saturday in windy and unseason- tion last November. ably cold weather. Parishioners who had planned to celebrate the Easter Vigil there that evening trav- More than 2,000 in St. eled instead to nearby Cambridge City, where they were part of a Peter’s Square protest standing-room-only congregation capital punishment at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. State Fire Marshal Roger Johnson ROME (CNS) — More than 2,000 and officials with the U.S. Bureau people protesting capital punish- of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and ment marched through Rome to St. Explosives immediately began a Peter’s Square on Easter morning. criminal investigation after the fire The Easter March, as it was called, was put out, restricting access to the was designed to put pressure on the parish property and cordoning the Italian government to propose a area off with yellow crime-scene moratorium on capital punishment tape. The fire, which began in the at the U.N. General Assembly April basement, gutted the interior of the 23. The April 8 march was organ- 83-year-old brick church, burned ized by the Sant’Egidio through the roof and melted Community, a Catholic lay com- stained-glass windows. The crimi- munity, and Hands Off Cain, an nal investigation was suspended on international nonprofit organization Easter but resumed the next day. In that works to end capital punish- a joint statement April 10 investiga- ment. Various Italian political fig- tors of the federal and state agen- ures — including Rome Mayor cies and of the New Castle police Walter Veltroni and Marco and fire departments said the fire Pannella, a member of the was arson. They did not discuss any European Parliament — participat- possible motives or suspects. ed in the march. Pannella, founder CNS PHOTO/DAVID SILVERMAN, REUTERS of Italy’s Radical Party, had been Archbishop Antonio Franco, center, the Vatican’s ambassador to Israel, attends the open- on a hunger strike since March 21 Vatican says nearly 3.4 to push the Italian government to million attended events ing ceremony of the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Yad Vashem Holocaust take action against capital punish- Memorial in Jerusalem April 15. In a reversal of an earlier decision prompted by a com- ment. The marchers arrived in St. in pope’s second year Peter’s Square just moments before ment about Pope Pius XII in a display at the memorial, Archbishop Franco decided to Pope Benedict XVI delivered his VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In the blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city of second year of Pope Benedict attend the ceremony after receiving assurances that the memorial was willing to review Rome and to the world) in which he XVI’s pontificate, almost 3.4 mil- any new documentation regarding Pope Pius XII’s actions during the Holocaust. lamented the wars, disasters and lion people participated in his horrors that plague the world today. weekly general audiences, group April 8, 2005, funeral of Pope John college education. “It’s hard to “to assure that Africa will not miss Some march participants, who held audiences, liturgies and the recita- Paul II. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, account” for all the baptisms, “as this window of opportunity for eco- banners in the square, were disap- tion of the Angelus on Sundays and the future Pope Benedict, celebrat- parishes are numerous, and some nomic development,” and in the pointed that the pope did not recog- holy days. The Prefecture of the ed the funeral Mass. The president dioceses baptize at Pentecost, the view of the Vatican’s U.N. delega- nize them in his greeting and did Pontifical Household, headed by had met Pope John Paul three feast of the Assumption of the tion, “the most decisive investment not speak about capital punishment. U.S. Archbishop James M. Harvey, times. The president’s brother, for- Blessed Virgin Mary, or at to be made here is in education.” published the data April 14 in antic- mer Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, led the Christmas,” he said. Bishop Johan Since many of the people who will ipation of the April 19 anniversary U.S. delegation to Pope Benedict’s Fang Xingyao of Linyi told UCA make up Africa’s workforce in the Pope accepts Iowa of the pope’s election. It said that inaugural Mass. Also April 14, News April 11 that he credited coming decades “are already born from late April 2006 through early Father Lombardi told reporters that laypeople for actively evangelizing and are already of school age,” bishop’s resignation for April 2007, more than 1 million former Iranian President their relatives and friends and Archbishop Migliore urged imme- health reasons people attended the pope’s Mohammad Khatami would visit priests and nuns for spreading the diate efforts to achieve primary Wednesday general audiences, Pope Benedict at the Vatican May Gospel. education for all African children WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope while more than 350,000 people 4. by the year 2015. Benedict XVI has accepted the res- joined special groups granted a ignation of Bishop Joseph L. papal audience. More than half a Vatican’s U.N. nuncio: Charron of Des Moines, Iowa, for million people participated in papal Chinese dioceses see Catholic press board reasons of health. A successor was liturgies at the Vatican and in Castel For Africa’s future, not immediately named. Gandolfo, south of Rome, the pre- surge in young, educate women, urges new stress on Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic fecture said. And 1.46 million peo- educated people being diocesan newspapers nuncio to the United States, ple joined the pope for the Sunday UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — The announced the resignation in recitation of the Angelus in St. baptized best and cheapest way to prepare WASHINGTON (CNS) — Washington April 10. Bishop Peter’s Square or in the courtyard Africa for a better future is to edu- Diocesan newspapers deserve new SHIJIAZHUANG, China (CNS) Charron, 67, has headed the Des of the papal summer villa at Castel cate all its youths, especially girls emphasis as a means of spreading — Catholic dioceses in mainland Moines Diocese for 13 years. He Gandolfo. and young women, Archbishop the Gospel and connecting China saw a surge in baptisms this was diagnosed last year with Celestino Migliore, Vatican nuncio Catholics to one another and their polymyalgia rheumatica, a chronic Easter, with young and educated to the United Nations, said April church, said the board of directors people comprising a significant inflammatory disorder that causes Bush expected to meet 10. Addressing the 40th session of of the Catholic Press Association of muscle aching and stiffness, espe- proportion of new Catholics, the U.N. Commission on the United States and Canada. formally with pope in church sources said. Song Yun, edi- cially in the neck, shoulders, upper Population and Development, the “Diocesan publications can light The tor of the Shijiazhuang-based Faith arms, hips and thighs. Through early June, says Vatican archbishop said that according to the fire of faith that warms hearts to Catholic Mirror, 10-Day Catholic newspaper, told Des Moines projections, by 2050 a large portion action for the good of all,” the CPA diocesan newspaper, he informed VATICAN CITY (CNS) — U.S. UCA News, an Asian church news of Europe’s population will be board said in a statement released Catholics of the diagnosis last May. President George W. Bush is agency, April 12 that at least 6,000 dependent elderly but “Africa is set April 10. “Recently the Italian In July he wrote that he was learn- expected to have his first formal baptisms took place in 26 dioceses to have the lowest dependency ratio Federation of Catholic Weeklies ing he needed to reduce his activi- audience with Pope Benedict XVI and 41 major parishes in China. in the world.” “This projection announced a bold initiative, the ties. “When I control my schedule, in early June, the Vatican Mainland China has close to 100 should hand that continent an opening of 76 new diocesan news- the medication controls my disease, spokesman said. Jesuit Father dioceses. The newspaper contacted unprecedented advantage in eco- papers. The goal ... was that each of but when I don’t, I pay the price Federico Lombardi said April 14 various dioceses and prominent nomic terms, as a young and Italy’s 226 dioceses would have at physically,” he said. In August he that Bush is expected to visit the parishes for the information. Song numerous workforce should be least one publication to serve its told Pope Benedict about his illness Vatican June 9 or 10 after partici- estimated that the total number of available to it until at least 2050, members,” the board said. “That and requested permission to retire pating in the summit of leaders of Easter baptisms on the mainland while the demographic dividend in same type of emphasis is needed in early. Canon law requires all bish- the Group of Eight industrialized exceeded 10,000 and said 80 per- most other regions will have run the United States and Canada,” it ops to submit their resignation to countries in Germany. Bush made cent of the newly baptized in major out,” he said. He said it is important said. CPA members include a wide the pope when they turn 75. his last visit to the Vatican for the Chinese cities have at least some APRIL 22, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

CATO and Maurice’s in Plymouth. Public school The May 20 event begins at 3 p.m. with a silent auction. Dinner, the fashion show and entertainment drive to benefit are from 4-7 p.m. For more infor- mation or to purchase tickets, con- St. Vincent de AROUND THE DIOCESE tact Cindy Casper at (574) 892- 5074 or online at www.purefash- Paul and Christ ion.com. Child Society BISHOP LUERS STUDENTS LEARN SAFE DRIVING TIPS Bishop John M. D’Arcy to SOUTH BEND — Two Catholic speak at the USF nonprofit organizations will be the commencement recipients of a large donation drive currently going on at all four public FORT WAYNE — The University high schools. of Saint Francis has announced that Students from Riley, the university’s commencement Washington, Clay and Adams high ceremonies will be held on schools are currently collecting Saturday, May 5, at 2:30 p.m. at the clothing and household items for Allen County War Memorial the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Coliseum. St. Joseph County, and for the Bishop John M. D’Arcy of the Christ Child Society. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend The donation drive will end on will be the commencement speaker. Sunday, April 22, with a final push Bishop D’Arey will also receive the and celebration at the College honorary degree, doctor of divinity. Football Hall of Fame on April 22. Graduating senior Brittani The general public is invited to Lusch will deliver the invocation. donate clothing and household Hannah Eisenhauer is the valedic- items from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and torian of the class of 2007. name the school of choice to The University of Saint Francis receive the credit. in Fort Wayne founded in 1890, is a A trophy will be presented by a comprehensive university in the representative of the Indianapolis Catholic Franciscan tradition, offer- Colts to the school that collects the ing undergraduate and graduate most donations. PROVIDED BY BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL programs to more than 2,000 stu- The event is part of the “Play It The Allen County Sheriff Department, along with other areas of law enforcement, talked dents from a broad geographic Smart” program of the National region. Football Foundation & College to Bishop Luers High School’s junior class about the importance of safe driving, and how Hall of Fame. Play It Smart pro- driving ability can be affected by snow, fog, heavy traffic and alcohol. Bishop Luers’ stu- St. Vincent de Paul sixth vides community involvement and leadership opportunities for student dents Austin Miller and Brent Nichter are shown wearing glasses that simulate impaired grader takes top Jif prize athletes outside of sports. vision caused by excess drinking. FORT WAYNE — Alexandra Their goal is to collect a total of Yoder, sixth grader at St. Vincent de 10,000 items. Paul School, Fort Wayne, who The Play It Smart donation proj- more information, call (260) 358- Our Sunday Visitor, Inc., “our of 2007 (Security Through 1570. speakers offer attendees exactly Regularized Immigration and a enjoys cooking with her mom, has ect got started two years ago at Clay created quite a future for herself. High School and has had “an enor- The Run for the Rams dinner what they need to know about stew- Vibrant Economy Act of 2007),” and auctions will be held the ardship and how to integrate stew- Father Fox wrote in a press release. She was named the grand prize mous impact” on the school, winner at the “Jif Most Creative according to Nan Tulchinsky, direc- evening of May 12 at North Star ardship in their parishes.” “We urge that ICE, the immigra- Civic Center. Tickets are $60 per The 2007 Living Catholic tion enforcement arm of the Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest” tor of athletics for the South Bend judging on March 22 and took Community School Corporation. person and can be purchased by Stewardship Conference boasts a Homeland Security Agency, be calling Huntington Catholic School lineup of top-tier speakers includ- ordered to suspend raids, at least home a $25,000 college scholarship “Engaging our student athletes fund for her efforts. in community service pays divi- at (260) 356-1926. ing keynotes Matthew Kelly, of the until the House of Representatives, For information about donating Matthew Kelly Foundation, and the Senate and the president have a More than 1,000 entries were dends on many levels, and we look received from across the U.S. for forward to continuing this tradition auction items, contact Tim Ness at Bishop Robert Morneau, auxiliary chance to debate and pass compre- (260) 224-1353. Items may also be bishop of Green Bay, Wis. hensive immigration reform.” the sandwich contest from which for many years to come,” she said. Yoder’s Peanut Butter Rolls Clay High School started its dona- dropped off at the school’s Primary Breakout sessions are set to cover a The march will be peaceful with Building, 820 Cherry St. wide range of stewardship initia- police protection. March partici- “Sushi-Style” was named in the top tion drive by connecting with Eric’s 10. The clever crepe wrapped Promise, a St. Vincent de Paul pro- The corporate sponsor for Run tives through classes such as pants are asked to wear white and for the Rams is First Federal “Parish Leadership Development,” bring the American flag. peanut butter, strawberry cream gram named after Eric Henry, a cheese, granola and fruit slices, Catholic student who died in 2002. Savings Bank. Additional corporate “Step-By-Step Student Additional information is avail- sponsorship opportunities are avail- Stewardship” and “Stewardship in able by contacting the following: with pretzel stick chopsticks and able. For information, call Kathy a Multicultural Parish.” For English, contact Lisa Kelly at chocolate dipping sauce then made Run for the Rams helps Elmore at (260) 359-9333. For registration information on (317) 440-3769; for Spanish, con- an appearance on the official Jif Huntington Catholic the 2007 Living Catholic tact P. Thomas at (317) 430-6568 or Web site for popular voting. Regional conference Stewardship conference in Raymundo Reyes at (317) 679- Yoder was thrilled to learn in HUNTINGTON — In years past, Louisville, Ky., please visit 0043. February that her concoction was the Run for the Rams has featured a teaches the essentials of www.osvenvelopes.com, or call chosen as one of the top five final- gala dinner and auctions, benefiting (800) 348-2886 ext. 2590. ists who would travel to New York Huntington Catholic School. stewardship Tickets available for Pure City in March to compete for the This year, the annual fund-raiser HUNTINGTON — Our Sunday March for justice Fashion show grand prize. She and her family will feature something new — an Visitor, Inc., a leader in Catholic enjoyed special events offered by SOUTH BEND — The Feast actual run. stewardship initiatives, is hosting scheduled May 1 in Jif as well as visiting several New Banquet Hall will host an exciting Runners will compete the morn- their second annual Living Catholic York City attractions via limousine Indianapolis event that promises to cause a stir ing of May 12 and be finished in Stewardship Conference. The during their four-day stay. in the fashion industry on Sunday, time to clean up, rest up and dress three-day event is set for June 27- Vickie Yoder, Alexandra’s mom, INDIANAPOLIS — Justice for May 20. The Pure Fashion show up for the dinner and auction that 29 in Louisville, Ky., at the Marriott said during the competition, each of Immigrants Coalition of Indiana will hit the runways for the first evening. Downtown. The conference serves the five finalists made an 18-minute will host a march May 1 in time in Michiana, featuring local The Run for the Rams will as a resource for parishes and dio- presentation in which they prepared Indianapolis. The March for Justice students modeling styles that meet include a 5K run and a one-mile fun ceses seeking to adopt or strengthen their own recipe while answering for Immigrants will begin at St. high standards for both attractive- run, both beginning and ending in a culture of stewardship. interview questions presented by Mary Church, 317 N. New Jersey, ness and modesty. the Huntington Catholic School During the 2007 Living Catholic the five-judge panel. in Indianapolis. Participants are “Modesty is more than the way parking lot at 820 Cherry St. Stewardship Conference, attendees “When they called her name (as asked to arrive early at 5 p.m. The we dress; it is an outward reflection Registration will take place at 8 will have the chance to meet winner) my jaw just dropped,” said march will begin at exactly 6 p.m. of an interior attitude,” says Brenda a.m. in the school gymnasium, experts, attend dynamic workshops Vickie. Alexandra agreed saying, “It According to Father Tom Fox, Sharman, former Miss Georgia where water and restrooms will be and obtain valuable information to was a shock! I was fourth in the com- OFM, coordinator of Justice for USA and national director of Pure available. Runners will be divided implement strong stewardship val- petition and kind of nervous... All the Immigrants Coalition of Indiana, Fashion. by age. ues in their own parishes. girls were nice. It was exciting!” The the march has several pieces to its Pure Fashion has been featured Trophies will be awarded in “The worth of stewardship as a competition was held at the Culinary message. on NBC’s Today Show, CNN and a both events after the race, and par- tool for strengthening individual Loft in New York City’s SoHo area. “We urge the U.S. House of wide variety of national media. ticipants will be treated to ice water, service and Catholic culture is Representatives to pass Fashions for the local show are pro- bananas and cookies. indisputable,” said Julie Kenny, Comprehensive Immigration vided by such stores as Talbot’s, Registration for the Run for the stewardship services manager in Reform along the lines of the Buckle and Dress Barn in South Rams race is $15. To register or for the Offering Envelope Division of Gutierrez-Flake bill, The Strive Act Bend as well as Fashion Bug, 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 22, 2007 Pioneer of Catholic-Jewish Parental choice provision added to relations, Dr. Eugene Fisher, budget bill, passes Indiana Senate

opportunities (of parental choice) School Consortium (2005-06), to speak May 9 BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER for people who are trapped (in a CHOICE has funded over school system),” said Sen. Steele. $560,000 in grants to children FORT WAYNE — Addressing brings a remarkable background INDIANAPOLIS — Parental “Some of these families who enrolled in the six schools. the upcoming July retirement of and record of experience to his choice in education for low qualify are very hardworking. The Indiana Catholic Dr. Eugene Fisher from the U.S. presentation, which will be fol- income families is expected to Sometimes the parents are work- Conference (ICC) has worked for Conference of Bishops, the lowed by a question-and-answer expand statewide under an income ing two or three jobs to gather decades to provide more parental National Catholic Reporter session. tax credit provision, which was enough money to send their chil- choice options for all families in (NCR) recently wrote that he It would be difficult to find amended into the budget bill and dren to another school,” said the Indiana. Glenn Tebbe, ICC execu- “has both symbolized and, in sig- anyone has been more at the passed the Indiana Senate. Bedford lawmaker. “These fami- tive director said, “This measure nificant measure, engineered the forefront of Catholic-Jewish rela- The purpose of the measure is lies are highly motivated and high- has great potential to not only pro- revolution in Catholic-Jewish tions than Fisher during the last to encourage charitable giving to ly involved in the lives of their vide and expand real school choice relations that followed the thirty years. In 1985, when the expand funding for scholarship children.” Sen. Steele said that option for lower income families, Second Vatican Council (1962- Vatican announced there were organizations across the state espe- even though parents have always but could greatly benefit middle 65), and came to a crescendo “no theological barriers” to rec- cially in communities where edu- had an opportunity to remove their income Catholic school families as under Pope John Paul II.” ognizing the state of Israel after a cational choice opportunities are children from a particular school well.” He explains, “Tuition is tied Dr. Fisher, executive director prejudice originating in ancient most needed. system, with a partial scholarship, to enrollment. When enrollment of the secretariat for Catholic- times that identified Jewish Sen. Brent Steele (R-Bedford), as a practical matter they would increases in a Catholic school, Jewish relations at the National homelessness as divine punish- who offered the tax credit provi- have to come up with roughly 50 tuition goes down. When tuition Conference of Catholics since ment for Jesus’ death, it was Dr. sion, said the provision provides percent of the tuition and also have goes down, all Catholic school 1977, is not only unusual for Fisher who penned those words. up to a 35 percent tax credit to pay for books and transporta- families benefit,” said Tebbe. being the first layperson to hold In recognizing his achieve- against state tax liabilities for con- tion. Since the budget bill, House this post, he also has a doctorate ments St. Mary’s Seminary and tributions made to a nonprofit However, under Sen. Steele’s Bill 1001, was amended in the in Hebrew culture and education University in Baltimore declared Scholarship Granting Organization amendment, the SGOs scholar- Senate, it will go back to the from New York University and is in 1999 that “no single American (SGO). The SGO may use the ships can be used not only to cover House for approval. “Due to the a member of the National Catholic has done more to foster funds raised under this program to tuition, but be used to pay for large number of amendments to Association of Professors of these teachings (the Second pay tuition and other expenses for books, transportation and even the budget bill while in the Hebrew. Vatican Council’s declaration low-income students to attend an school uniforms. Costs that will Senate, the bill will likely go to The Catholic-Jewish Dialogue “Nostra Aetate,” on the relation- Indiana school of their parents’ make school choice possible for conference committee for differ- program sponsored by St. Mary’s ship of the church to non- choice. Students must qualify for families that aren’t able to cover ences to be worked out,” said Catholic Church and Christian religions) and to pro- free or reduced lunch in order to costs beyond tuition. Tebbe. “Our faith community can Congregation Achduth Vesholom mote the ‘good fellowship’ qualify for the scholarships. Once Bob Hoy, executive director for really have an impact on having is honored that Dr. Fisher has between Catholics and Jews a student qualifies, he may contin- the Educational CHOICE this scholarship tax credit become accepted an invitation to come to called for by the council than Dr. ue to participate in future years, Charitable Trust in Indianapolis, an law by contacting their state rep- Fort Wayne to speak on Eugene J. Fisher.” regardless of changes in the family SGO, said that since 1991 the resentative and state senator now Wednesday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Fisher’s visit is made pos- income. CHOICE Charitable Trust has and asking them to support the at Achduth Vesholom, 5200 Old sible by the Catholic Diocese of “For example, if an individual given almost $15 million to eco- Scholarship Tax Credit provision Mill Rd. He will reflect on his Fort Wayne-South Bend and the or company wanted to make a nomically-challenged families in in HB 1001,” said Tebbe. career working on behalf of Dr. Harry W. Salon Foundation. charitable contribution of $100 to Indianapolis. Over 60 percent of In October 2006, the Indiana improving relations between the For more information about this one of the qualifying SGOs, the the grants awarded to children in Catholic Conference issued a new two faith communities, recent program please call (260) 744- donor would get a $35 tax credit,” archdiocesan schools have been statement on Parental Choice in trends in the dialogue and the 4245. said Sen. Steele. awarded to children in schools, Education. To view the statement outlook for the future. Dr. Fisher “It will encourage companies which now make up the Catholic go to the ICC Web page at and individuals to give to a Urban School Consortium. In the www.indiana.nasccd.org. Click Scholarship Granting past two years, since the official the “resources button” on the left Organization. It will provide opening of the Catholic Urban to view the statement.

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Dupont Road www.donhalls.com ©2002 MKJ Marketing APRIL 22, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 9 Catholics found a spiritual solace and social haven in 19th century BY ANN CAREY World and diocesan timeline 1872-1900 he Diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend, with a grant from Our Sunday Visitor, 1874 T Church of the Immaculate has commissioned Dr. Joseph M. White to write a history in cele- Conception,Auburn bration of the Sesquicentennial 1875 Jubilee Year. Sacred Heart/Blessed Sacrament The following is excerpted Albion from “Worthy of the Gospel of St.Joseph,Bluffton Christ: A History of the Diocese 1876 of Fort Wayne-South Bend,” by Ss.Peter and Paul,later St.Joseph World events Joseph M. White: Garrett “Through the late 19th century St.Hedwig,South Bend 1878 — during the years of Bishops • Feb. 20: Pope Leo XIII succeeds Pope Pius IX as 256th pope. Joseph Dwenger and Joseph Sacred Heart,Warsaw Rademacher — all aspects of 1879 1879 Catholic life advanced markedly St.Henry,Millersburg,mission • Aug. 21: BVM, St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist appear in Knock to local people. in the Diocese of Fort Wayne. parish closed 1917 The obvious measure of growth 1880 1880 was the expanding network of St.Michael,Waterloo; St.Mary of • Feb. 2: First electric street light is installed in Wabash churches and missions to serve the Lake Long Lake sacramental • June 27: (born) Helen Keller (American spokeswoman for deaf and blind). an estimated Catholic population records 1881 growing from 50,000 in 1872 to 1883 • May 21: American Red Cross founded by Clara Barton. 72,000 in 1900. In addition to the St.Mary of the Assumption,South • Sept. 19: President James A. Garfield dies larger body of clergy to minister • Nov. 21: (born) Pope John XXIII to Catholics, communities of men Bend (relocated in 1959),closed and women religious grew and January 2007 1882 expanded their work — especial- St.Mary/Presentation,Geneva • Feb. 2: The Knights of Columbus are formed in New Haven, Conn. ly in education. The range of 1884 1884 church-related activities available St.Stanislaus,Terre Coupee/New • Oct. 11 (born) Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady of U.S. to the laity expanded and in turn Carlisle 1885 reinforced Catholic identity. The 1890 • March 4: Grover Cleveland replaces Chester Arthur as U.S. President. population growth, institution St.Patrick,Fort Wayne 1886 founding and social organization 1891 • April 25: Easter occurs latest possible date (occurs again in 1943) resulted in a more complete St.Peter,Rome City,closed 1908 • Oct. 28: In New York Harbor, President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty Catholic culture based on reli- 1895 1888 gious faith and practice and a St.Joseph,Geneva,closed 1907 • Nov. 6: Benjamin Harrison defeats incumbent Grover Cleveland in U.S. presidential election greater Catholic visibility in 1896 Hoosier life. • March 4: (born) Knute Rockne, American football coach Church of the Sacred Heart,South “As Catholics arrived in north- 1889 ern Indiana to make their homes Bend,closed 1961 • April 20: (born) Adolph Hitler, Austrian dictator of Nazi Germany and livelihood in agriculture and 1897 • Nov. 2: North and South Dakota are admitted as the 39th and 40th U.S. states new industries, they shared with St.Mary,Huntington • Nov. 8: Montana becomes 41st U.S. state other Americans the growing Most Precious Blood,Fort Wayne • Nov. 11: Washington is admitted as 42nd U.S. state pains of a rapidly developing 1898 nation: Reconstruction in the St.Stanislaus,South Bend Civil War’s aftermath, the severe 1899 St.Casimir,South Bend economic depression of 1873- 1900 1877, industrialization with 1900 • Aug. 3: (born) in Dana, Ind., Ernie Pyle, American journalist accompanying labor unrest, the St.Stephen,South Bend,closed • Nov. 8: (born) Margaret Mitchell, author of “Gone With The Wind” Populist movement among farm- June 2003 ST. MICHAEL, WATERLOO — 1880 ers challenging moneyed inter- ests, the expansion of urban life, the continuation of substantial immigration from Europe, years continued unabated in closely allied with the above is stantial county seats, the Catholic quality of parish life differed advancement of learning through response to settlement patterns in the arrival of “new” ethnic presence was firmly established widely in a diocese with rural, scientific and historical discover- rural areas and population growth groups and the formation of their with the formation of numerous small town and urban churches. ies, and organized religion’s in larger communities. ... national parishes. The diocese’s parishes. ... For instance, the cathedral in Fort responses in varied ways to the “As the century ended, the German-Irish dichotomy gave “In the harshness of 19th-cen- Wayne offered varied opportuni- foregoing range of societal pattern of parish foundings way to Catholics from eastern tury American life, Catholics ties for worship, education, social changes. ... reveals three dimensions of Europe arriving and settling in found in their parishes a spiritual interaction, cultural events and Through the years, the major diocesan life. First, a growing the area, which brought about solace and social haven. The entertainments that were unimag- pastoral challenge for the diocese urban presence as principal cities ethnic diversity. Most “new” parish — ‘where the local inable at many a rural church, and Dwenger was to extend — Fort Wayne, South Bend, immigrants settled in cities, Catholic community manifests its which lacked a resident priest Catholic ministry in local settings those in northern Lake County, excepting those Poles and Czechs beliefs’ and the ‘vital center of and a school with the influence across the diocese’s 17,431 LaPorte County, and the cities of settling in several rural communi- Catholic life’ — was the key of sisters.” square miles. The rapid pace of Lafayette and Logansport — ties. Third, either in small farm- institution whose numbers had parish foundings of the Luers expanded their parishes. Second, ing communities or in more sub- spread rapidly in the diocese. The

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BY KAY COZAD Haven with personal training and corporate wellness consultation. Her work with Lincoln NEW HAVEN — Most who know Financial Group in Fort Wayne Fort Wayne area native Kerri lent itself to the development of Zurbuch would say that she has a three fitness facilities and a com- natural instinct for health and fit- prehensive wellness incentive pro- ness; a fair assessment as she is in gram as well. She was instrumen- the business of personal fitness tal in coordinating several pro- instruction and wellness consulta- grams there including one for tion at the corporate level. smoking cessation and many oth- Fitness has always been a way ers involving food services and of life for Zurbuch who says even other vendors, which focused on at a young age she loved being health and wellness on a holistic outdoors, and she says her active level. parents were her guides. “They Currently her consulting work rode bicycles, walked, swam and with area companies addresses played softball. My parents were assessment of health care costs, good role models,” Zurbuch says. budget and design and evaluation An outdoor enthusiast, this of programs in comparison to longtime athlete was a cheerleader health claims. Some of the compa- from the fifth grade to her senior nies, she says, have part- or full- year when she was captain of the time wellness consultants on staff, squad and her passion, fast-pitch whom she is asked to assist with softball, kept her busy on the play- overall company wellness needs ing field. She has enjoyed casual assessment. tennis as well and says, “I like to Personal fitness instruction push myself to my personal best,” takes the form of individualized she says. programs beginning with two con- Her athletic prowess led her to sultations held in her home in New become a certified aerobics Haven where a baseline assess- KAY COZAD instructor shortly after she graduat- ment is done regarding height, Kerri Zurbuch takes a break by an exercise ball she uses in an aerobics class she offers to the New Haven com- ed from high school. Though she weight, body fat ratio and the like munity. Zurbuch is a certified personal fitness instructor as well as consultant for corporate wellness needs. says she never thought of herself and the establishment of goals. as “college material,” Zurbuch’s Each program is based on individ- Zurbuch works with two full-time and certification in prenatal and “The first 20 minutes is educa- passion for teaching set her on a ual need and may include home clients and four to five part-time postpartum fitness training as well tion and the second half of the reluctant journey first to Indiana- visits up to two times each week clients. as being the founder and director show is for call-ins,” reports Purdue Universities at Fort Wayne where her instruction involves Between individual and corpo- of City Walk, Inc., a nonprofit pro- Zurbuch, who is pleased that the (IPFW), then to Ball State cooking healthy meals, exercising, rate fitness training Zurbuch found gram designed to bring wellness program reaches over 100,000 lis- University to study exercise sci- yoga and more. the time to return to Ball State programs and prevention at low or teners each month. ence. “I take the data and design a University to complete her mas- no cost to the community that After all the credentials are list- Her reluctance dissipated as she program that is results oriented,” ter’s degree in wellness manage- fights the obesity epidemic this ed and all the programs defined, soon realized she was in the right says Zurbuch. As the client pro- ment with a minor in business in country faces. Zurbuch “gets real” and says, “But field of study and earned a bache- gresses with the plan, meeting 2001. And if that isn’t enough to In the community spirit, it’s not just about fitness. It’s about lor’s degree in exercise times will decrease and vary keep this young athlete busy, she Zurbuch also hosts a monthly balance and moderation.” science/wellness with a minor in according to the increased fitness and husband of 11 years, Paul, are radio program that can be heard on The key she says is “not what physical education for older adults level. “I try to be as flexible as raising their two young sons, Sam WBCL, radio 90.3 FM, you do 10 percent of the time but in 1995. She immediately became possible. The training is very per- and Charlie. Now add to the mix, “Midmorning” called “Get 90 percent.” That, she adds, involved in her community in New sonalized,” she adds. Currently among other programs, her interest Healthy, Get Fit.” includes not only nutrition, ade- quate sleep and appropriate exer- cise but also spiritual and intellec- tual care. “How are these (aspects) going to effect how you serve your Make the most of every moment! family, parent or be the best you?” she asks. Zurbuch believes that the body Question: “The hospice is the temple of the Holy Spirit and team was must be cared for accordingly. That begs the question, she says, wonderful to us What are the payment “Is what we’re doing compromis- options for Hospice? and my Dad. He ing our core values? God gives us received all we need, but we have a tenden- excellent care. cy to put more on our plate. 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BY CARRIE MC CLISH cancer and emerged from the pro- whom he called “very positive- cedure with a disfigured face. minded” people. Over time he Surgeons removed half of his came to realize that real beauty DANVILLE, Calif. (CNS) — Ask nose, the shelf (bones and tissues) originates from within and that Terry Healey what his life was like of his right eye, part of his upper “it’s also how we perceive our- before cancer and he will sum it up lip, part of his hard palate and six selves that really speaks to who we with three words: “pretty easy teeth. When he woke up after the are.” going.” operation, Healey discovered that In 1991, although still insecure He was an athlete, a homecom- his face was attached to his chest about the way he looked, Healey ing prince and a good student. because the doctors needed that stopped having surgery. By leaning Then during his junior year at the tissue to temporarily fill in the gap on his faith he slowly realized his University of California Berkeley, in his face. own transformation and he learned doctors discovered that he had a Over the next half dozen years, to see himself and life in a new rare form of skin cancer that was Healey underwent about 30 addi- way. He learned to be more forgiv- attacking his face. Suddenly he tional surgical procedures, some ing, more tolerant and more appre- was confronting his mortality and minor and some major. While the ciative of his life. “To me, those facial disfigurement that called his cancer treatment itself was con- are great gifts that I got.” very identity into question. tained to about two years, he con- Eventually after much reflec- “It was difficult given that tinued his quest to “rebuild” his tion he felt called to share his story appearance matters so much at that face. as an author. age,” he said. “I could have kept going — The book then led to an unan- Now 42, Healey, a member at there was no end in sight,” Healey ticipated role for Healey: motiva- St. Isidore Parish in Danville, uses said of the various surgeries. “I tional speaker. As a result of the his experiences with cancer to help had to decide who I was.” disfiguring surgeries he could not others meet the challenges they But the path he was taking — see himself getting up in front of a encounter in life and explains that from one surgeon to another to crowd and speaking in public. his Catholic faith helped him redis- “fix” his face — became counter- CNS PHOTO “That is the last thing I wanted cover his identity from “the inside productive. Terry Healey overcame a disfiguring cancer that attacked his face and to do,” he said. But as he became out.” “Some of the procedures didn’t called his identity into question. He underwent extensive surgery to more content with himself Healey He wrote a memoir, “At Face improve things and they actually have the cancer removed and 30 additional operations. Healey is seen in saw it as a new challenge, one that Value: My Triumph Over a made things worse. There was a this undated photo after his recovery. he did not want to initially deal Disfiguring Cancer,” which was lot of risk in what I was doing,” he with but had to. released by Caveat Press/White said in an interview with The Healey found much of the before his surgery for the cancer Today Healey has found peace Cloud Books last year, and he trav- Catholic Voice, newspaper of the foundation for his personal that had come back. Paulist Father and satisfaction talking to health els the country as a motivational Oakland Diocese. “rebuilding” in his Catholic faith. George Fitzgerald, Holy Spirit’s care organizations, medical associ- speaker. So Healey began to consider a Born in Seattle, he spent part of his pastor, came to his family home ations, corporations and schools The cancer was successfully different kind of makeover. “My youth at St. Anne Parish in Walnut and “did a blessing for me. That about his physical and spiritual removed in his initial surgery in problems were really more about Creek in the Oakland Diocese. was kind of an intense thing. It journey. 1984, but tests the following year the insecurity that had developed While in college, he attended Holy really felt like I was being blessed “As I said before, my life was revealed that it had recurred, was inside as a result of the surgery,” Spirit Parish/Newman Hall and from above ... it was something I on easy street. I was just kind of growing incredibly fast and threat- he said. “So I needed to rebuild found a lot of support from the will never forget.” cruising through life. But now I ened his life. Healey underwent from the inside out instead of the parish after his cancer diagnosis. Healey also had the support and feel like it has a lot more meaning more extensive surgery to stop the outside in.” Healey remembers the night love of his family and friends, and purpose,” he said. 12 HEALTHY LIVING APRIL 22, 2007

STEP INTO SPRING WITH A POSITIVE ATTITUDE This spring, don’t just clean your house, reorganize your life by considering what steps you can take to start down a path of meaning and fulfillment in all areas of your life. “I am convinced that any- one, and I mean anyone, can become what they are absolutely determined to be and live a meaningful life,” said Jim Stowers, Senior Spirit author of “The Best is Yet to Be — his autobiography. Cardinals, archbishop Savings bonds: charitable gift pay tribute to Baltimore Question:I own some U.S.savings table gift annuity. bonds that I purchased many years ago Even though the donor must Catechism and that have now matured.Should I report the accumulated interest income from the bonds in the year Catholic Educational Association give them to my church? Would there BY GEORGE P. MATYSEK JR. convention. be any tax consequences? the gift was made, the donor still receives a charitable income tax PLANNED The Vatican in 1994 released Answer: U.S. savings bonds are deduction for the value of the sav- BALTIMORE (CNS) — Like the Catechism of the Catholic issued by the Department of ings bonds contributed. In many thousands of other American Church, which now serves as an Treasury and backed by the gov- GIVING Catholics of his generation, important source for religious cases, if the donor itemizes, the ELISA SMITH ernment. The most common type donor’s charitable income tax Cardinal William H. Keeler of education in the United States is Series EE bonds. Series EE deduction may offset some or all Baltimore knows why God made and around the world. bonds are purchased at a discount of the taxable interest income real- are quite different. Why? Because him. “We used the (Baltimore) (a $100 bond initially costs $50) ized. a charity is exempt from income “To know, love and serve Catechism right from the begin- with periodic interest payments The income tax bracket of the taxes, it does not have to pay him,” Cardinal Keeler said, para- ning all the way through high increasing the value of the bonds donor should also be considered income tax on the accumulated phrasing the often-repeated school,” said Cardinal Keeler, until original maturity, which is 20 when transferring or redeeming interest income from the bonds. In answer he memorized as a child noting that nuns exposed him to years after the issue date. Interest savings bonds because this results addition, a bequest of the savings from the famous Baltimore the book. income is accumulated. Generally in realization of income that may bonds to the charity produces a Catechism. “It was also used throughout federal income tax on such interest push the donor into a higher brack- charitable estate tax deduction to The familiar passage from the the English-speaking world — in is deferred until the bonds are et. Similarly, it is important to the decedent’s estate for the total catechism is just one of many Africa, in Asia,” the 76-year-old cashed in, reissued to another per- remember the impact on the taxa- value of the bonds. This eliminates standardized responses the thick prelate told The Catholic Review, son, or reach final maturity, which tion of the donor’s social security any federal or state inheritance tax primer offered on questions relat- Baltimore’s archdiocesan news- is 30 years from the issue date. benefits. If the donor is receiving on the savings bonds. ed to doctrine, morality and all paper. “It meant something for Savings bonds are not subject to social security benefits, a threshold The best way to make a charita- things Catholic. those people too.” state and local income taxes. exists for when a portion of those ble bequest of savings bonds is for The Baltimore Catechism was Like Cardinal Keeler, Cardinal The newest type of savings benefits could become subject to the donor to instruct in a will or a mandated by the American bish- McCarrick said he studied the bonds is Series I bonds. These income tax. It is possible that if the revocable trust that the bonds be ops who met at the Basilica of Baltimore Catechism. The book’s bonds are purchased at face value donor transfers savings bonds to a physically distributed to a charity the National Shrine of the users depended on rote memory (a $100 bond costs $100) and earn charity and realizes the accumulat- by the estate or trust. It is important Assumption of the Blessed Virgin to learn the answers, he said. interest for 30 years at a rate ed interest income, his or her total for tax purposes that the will or Mary in Baltimore during the “The strength of it is that it indexed for inflation. Interest is income could exceed the threshold, trust specifically identify the asset Third Plenary Council of stayed with you,” said Cardinal compounded semiannually, but and thus a portion of social securi- — the savings bonds — as the Baltimore in 1884. It was used McCarrick, who at 77 can still income tax is typically deferred ty benefits would be taxable. bequest to the charity, rather than by schools and parishes to help recite passages from the cate- until redemption. In deciding whether to transfer bequeathing a dollar amount or Catholics of all ages learn their chism. A donor may gift savings bonds savings bonds during life, the percentage and assuming the faith until the book’s strict ques- “The weakness of it was that to charity during the donor’s life or donor may want to consider plan- executor will distribute the bonds tion-and-answer format fell out sometimes you didn’t always at death. However, the tax ramifi- ning those redemptions over multi- to the charity. A charitable bequest of favor in the mid-1960s. understand what you memo- cations must be considered when ple years or in a year when income of savings bonds cannot be accom- In a nod to the historic signifi- rized,” he told the Review. transferring savings bonds to a will be lower. plished without a document drafted cance of the text, Cardinal Keeler In a swing away from the doc- charity. This is primarily because In some situations, it may be by an attorney. Also, under treasury joined Cardinal Theodore E. trinal focus of the Baltimore savings bonds are usually held for more advantageous for the charita- regulations, a charitable organiza- McCarrick, retired archbishop of Catechism, many religion text- many years and can have substan- ble gift of savings bonds to be tion cannot be named as co-owner Washington, and Archbishop books of the 1970s and ‘80s tial accumulated taxable interest accomplished after death. At an or beneficiary on the face of the Donald W. Wuerl of Washington often focused more on God’s income. individual’s death, savings bonds bonds, so these methods of giving in signing two large reproduc- love. When transferring savings can be subject to federal estate tax should never be considered. tions of the covers of early edi- “It has to come together,” bonds to a charity during the and/or state inheritance tax. Also, tions of the catechism April 11. Cardinal McCarrick said. “You donor’s life, instant income tax the decedent, the estate, or the ben- The event was held at a can’t have one without the other; realization to the donor will result Baltimore hotel during a break- otherwise you have a skewed eficiaries would be required to pay For more information on charitable because of such accumulated inter- income tax on the accumulated fast marking the 175th anniver- vision of life because life is love est income. This will apply bequests, please contact Elisa sary of William H. Sadlier Inc., put into practice. Love has to interest income. Smith, director of Planned whether the transfer of the savings However, if a charity receives a one of the publishers of the spring from truth.” bonds is an outright gift to the Giving, at (260) 422-4611, ext. Baltimore Catechism. The cele- bequest of savings bonds from a 312, or e-mail her at charity or is being used to fund a decedent’s estate, the tax results bration was part of the National charitable remainder trust or chari- [email protected]. TRIBUTE, PAGE 13

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Dinger, president suggestion to join a support group. suffering from Alzheimer’s dis- of Sadlier, said the question-and- Perhaps you’re reluctant, though, ease. answer format of the Baltimore because you’re wondering what Some groups are quite struc- Catechism was right for the times caregiver groups are all about and tured, with set agendas and built-in it was used. Modern textbooks whether joining one would really time constraints (typically 4-6 now attempt to teach children help you. If so, read on. weekly or biweekly sessions). Led about the faith and encourage by health care professionals, such them to apply the faith to their Purpose as social workers and nurses, these lives in age-appropriate ways, he groups are primarily educational in said. The overall goal of caregiver nature and often include guest “I think memorization is support groups is to enhance par- speakers. important, but understanding is ticipants’ coping skills through More informal groups focus important too,” he said. “If you CNS PHOTO/OWEN SWEENEY III, CATHOLIC REVIEW mutual support and information- primarily on emotional support. understand the faith you will be Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore, Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl of sharing. Member sharing of thoughts, feel- able to defend it.” Washington and Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired archbishop of Objectives may include: ings and experiences is key. 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BY GERVAISE BASTIAN dence of the anointing of the sick receives the prayers of when we do not in the traditions of both the the gathered commu- depend on oil Reflection and Eastern and the Western Church. nity, but he or she for our living. connection The Letter of James (5:14-15) also becomes a Oil has also Opening prayer exhorts the early believers to care living sign been signifi- • Reflect on the sacrament of Praise to you, God, the for the sick and dying: “Is there reminding the cant in the extreme unction as you may have almighty Father. anyone sick among you? Let him members of people’s prayer known it before Vatican II. You sent your Son to live send for the presbyters of the their own life in both the (Recall the image of the sick call among us and bring us salvation. church and let them pray over him, mortality and Old and New kit.) How do you feel the change Response: Blessed be God who anointing him with oil in the name the promise Testaments. It in focus of the Sacrament to a heals us in Christ. of the Lord. The prayer of faith of everlast- is symbolic of healing ritual that addresses ill- Praise to you, God, the only will save the sick man and the ing life that the blessings ness, age, suffering and death? begotten Son. Lord will raise him up. If he has our Lord that God pours • If you have experienced the You humbled yourself to share committed any sins, they will be Jesus has out on his peo- sacrament of anointing, how were in our humanity and heal our infir- forgiven him.” given to all ple, including the you affected? What happened? mities. Anyone who is seriously ill can who believe blessing of healing. • If you, or someone you love, Response: Blessed be God who be anointed. This includes: in Him. We Anointing with the was seriously ill or dying, would heals us in Christ. • the elderly who become minister to oth- oil of the sick you wish to have the priest cele- Praise to you, God, the Holy weaker, even though no illness is ers even in our offers the promise brate the anointing of the sick? Spirit, the Consoler. present; moments of of possible physical Why? Why not? Your unfailing power gives us • those waiting for surgery sickness and healing in this life strength in our bodily weakness. when a serious condition is the death. and the ultimate Response: Blessed be God who reason for the operation; The sacra- healing that leads Evangelizing action heals us in Christ. • sick children who have suffi- mental life of the to eternal life. The — Liturgy of Anointing cient use of reason to be helped by Church is replete with rituals and sick person has already been con- challenge the celebration; symbols. The most profound sym- secrated as priest, prophet and For interior renewal Scripture: Mt. 11:25-30 • those who are unconscious or bols of the sacrament of anointing king through baptism and confir- Borrow a copy of the Pastoral who have lost the use of reason are the laying on of hands and the mation. The anointing with the oil Care of the Sick from your pastor Commentary provided that they probably would anointing with oil. Each of these of the sick commissions the per- or a library. Spend time meditat- have asked for the sacrament had rituals are comforting and healing son to witness to his or her con- ing on the richness of the symbols “When the church cares for the they the use of their faculties; to the sick person as well as to frontation with pain and suffering and prayers. sick, it serves Christ himself in the • the seriously mentally ill, pro- those assembled. as he strives to identify with suffering members of his mystical vided that they will be helped and Christ in his suffering and death. For reaching out to others body. When it follows the example not harmed by the rite. — Laying on of hands The sick and dying witness to Plan to attend a communal cel- of the Lord Jesus, who “went Liturgical Training Publications their trust in the promise of eternal ebration of the sacrament of about doing good and healing all” The sacrament of anointing is To touch another is to accept life that has been given to us by anointing in your parish church. (Acts 10:38), the church obeys his most fully celebrated in a commu- the presence of the other within our Lord, Jesus Christ. Invite an elderly or sick person to command to care for the sick (Mk nal celebration ...a celebration in one’s own personal space — to M. Jennifer Glen in “Sickness accompany you. 16:18). which those to be anointed are sur- invite the other into relationship. It and Symbol: The Promise of the The church shows this solici- rounded by members of the identifies the other as a person and Future” beautifully states the fol- For transforming society tude not only by visiting those Christian community, family and claims him/her from isolation to lowing: “Through its rituals for Society today refuses to who are in poor health but also by friends. The community joins one of relationship with family, the sick, particularly through the respect and reverence life from raising them up through the sacra- together in song and silence, friends, and those gathered at rites of the laying on of hands and the “cradle to the grave.” It des- ment of anointing and by nourish- Scripture readings and prayers, as prayer. Touching — whether it is the anointing with oil, the perately needs “healing” of the ing them with the Eucharist during the priest places his hands on the holding the hand, hugging or any Christian community holds out to attitudes of disrespect for life, their illness and when they are in head of the sick person and other mode of communication — its sick, in symbol, its own faith especially of the unborn, the ter- danger of death. Finally, the anoints their forehead and hands indicates the desire to impart a that the mystery of death which minally ill, and the aged. Take a church offers prayers for the sick with the blessed oil of the sick. In feeling of inclusion, well being confronts them in the dark corri- courageous stand against these to commend them to God, espe- this sign of unity we strengthen the and concern to the sick person. dor is not its end. It does not seal sins of destruction and pray for cially in the last crisis of life.” bonds of love and faith among The “laying on of hands” also them into an eternal, hopeless the healing of the people of the — Sacred Congregation for those gathered — bonds that fill us has deep spiritual significance. present from which there is no world. Divine Worship Decree, Dec. 7, with hope and peace. As commu- Through the hands of the priest, issue.” 1972. nity, we know that these sacramen- the Christian community acts in Only bishops and priests may Cardinal Joseph Bernardin tal bonds are more powerful than the power of the Lord to transmit be ministers of the sacrament of Closing prayer called on the church to respect life the most devastating diseases; the Spirit, declaring oneness in our anointing. “Like all sacraments, from “the cradle to the grave — a even more powerful than death relationship with the sick person. anointing of the sick is a liturgical Blessed are you, God, source “seamless garment” of respect and itself. We commend the sick per- The imposition of hands in the rit- and communal celebration, of all goodness. dedication to life from the moment son to the caring love and mercy uals for the anointing of the sick, whether it takes place in the fami- The boundless beauty and of conception to the death of the of our God. offers, in symbol, the hope of heal- ly home, a hospital or church, for unlimited love of your presence individual. Particularly as we age Illness can lead to recovery, ing to the sick Christian. This may a single sick person or a large blesses me at every moment of and sometimes in our youth, we chronic disease, continued suffer- not be primarily physical healing, group of the sick or aged. It is my existence. find that our bodies fail us. At ing, or death. Sickness or the but a healing of the total person, very fitting to celebrate it within May your goodness radiate these times we may be prone to imminent presence of death often broken and alienated in the face of the Eucharist, the memorial of the from me and bring the blessing of self pity, sorrow, gloom and a alters the sick person’s orientation the possible loss of his future. It is Lord’s Passover. If circumstances your loving touch to each person whole range of human emotions. It to life. There may be feelings of an act of faith that gives strength suggest it, the celebration of the with whom I share life. is at these times that we need the distance from loved ones, self, and and courage at the present sacrament can be preceded by the Grant this prayer in the name strength, courage, healing, forgive- God. Prayer may become more moment; it engenders hope in sacrament of penance and fol- of Jesus, your Son who reigns ness, mercy and peace of our difficult or even impossible. The looking to the eventual passage lowed by the sacrament of the with you and the Holy Spirit now church. patient may begin to doubt the into eternal life. Eucharist. As the sacrament of and forever. Amen. Our church has taken up the meaning of life itself. The sick Christ’s Passover, the Eucharist, call to provide Christ’s forgive- person stands at an important Anointing with oil should always be the last sacra- ness, comfort and peace to all who threshold: in the stillness of the ment of the earthly journey, the are sick or dying, together with human heart he/she struggles with Oil has always played a signifi- ‘viaticum’ for ‘passing over’ to comforting and strengthening the the meaning of life and, ultimately, cant part in the lives of individuals eternal life.” — CCC, 1517. family and friends who make the the meaning of death. of all cultures and beliefs. We use journey with the one who is ill. The rituals and prayers of the oil to enhance our personal The pastoral care of the sick, rites rites of the sick offer promise and appearances; to strengthen athletes For the complete text visit the dioce- of anointing and viaticum, is hope. As followers of Christ we in their competition; to heal san Web site at www.diocese- divided into two parts: “Pastoral believe that death is not a passage wounds and alleviate pain; to heat fwsb.org. Care of the Sick” and “Pastoral into nothingness but rather an our homes and power our cars; to Care of the Dying.” entrance into the promise of eter- cook and preserve foods; to light Since ancient times there is evi- nal life. The sick person not only our lamps. Not a day goes by APRIL 22, 2007 HEALTHY LIVING 15 Africa calling Serra secretary Winters does dental mission

BY DON CLEMMER and in this family’s village and at Mater Misericordae Hospital in Afikpo under the direction of FORT WAYNE — The story Father Simon Acha. Winters behind Lori Winters’ mission trip recalls seeing people suffering to Africa reads like a classic from seizures, infertility, probable vocation story, fitting for some- dental abscesses, foot rot, ele- one who helps with the St. phantitis, sickle cell anemia and Therese of the Little Flower Holy many young men with elevated Hour and serves as secretary of blood pressures. the Fort Wayne Serra Club. Despite her arduous workload Winters, a dental assistant and and the intense Nigerian heat, dental hygienist, believes the Winters found a strength to keep seeds of her call were planted going that she knows must have after her first experience with an been the Holy Spirit at work. She African priest, Father Charles never got sick or experienced Mutyaba of Uganda, during his pain, even when she was living time at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on the grounds at the hospital Parish in Fort Wayne. From there, with no running water and had to she began to discern little signs in retrieve by pail water for her her life that seemed to suggest shower and other uses. the ever-so-subtle watermark of a “The actual medical and dental call from God. needs are great,” Winters recalls For instance, in her youth, of her work on the trip. “The call Winters attended St. Dominic goes out to those who hear God’s Parish in Bremen, but also St. call in the silence of prayer.” Isidore, a mission parish in In the midst of her work, the Nappanee. It was not until after Scripture passage Lk 4:15 res- St. Isidore closed that Winters onated with Winters time after learned that the place for which time: “The Spirit of God is upon she had such a strong childhood me, he has anointed me. He sent affinity was a mission parish. me to bring good news to the Around the time of this revela- poor, to heal the brokenhearted.” tion, she happened to work in a The gratitude of the people of dentist’s office where the dentist Nigeria for those who do mission had made mission trips to Africa. work was exemplified for From there, her friendships with Winters one day on the trip when Nigerian priests Father Abraham she and Father Nwali were travel- Nwali and the late Father Samuel ing the rough terrain on the road Ogboso, then serving at the to Afikpo when they were Cathedral of the Immaculate stopped by either police or the Conception, solidified the notion military who insisted on search- that she was being called to make ing the vehicle. When they dis- a mission trip to Africa. covered the supplies and medical After much consultation with gloves in the back, what had been her spiritual directors, Victory a tense situation turned into a Noll Sister Rita Mustane and very gracious one with the offi- Father Ed Erpelding, Winters cials expressing to Winters how embarked on a Jan. 30 to March much they appreciated what she PROVIDED BY LORI WINTERS 1 mission trip to Nigeria, the was doing. Lori Winters sits with an 11-year-old girl named Mary, one of many patients she saw while on her mission trip experience of which, she recalls, After returning from the to Nigeria. Winters felt the call to make this trip and encourages those who might also be experiencing the was like finally waking up and Diocese of Abakaliki, Nigeria, call to go meet the tremendous need. living a dream that had been in Winters has had time to reflect on her subconscious for years, ever her travels and has found that her Never do you see (African) would be beneficial for diocesan hopes to bring her story to others growing from the seeds that had experience has informed many priests and religious isolated from seminarians to visit Africa or, in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- been planted years earlier. Father aspects of her life and faith, the daily lives of families or the more specifically, the St. South Bend so that other willing Nwali, who was by that point including her work with the Serra community.” Augustine Seminary in Ezambo, people might hear God and back in Nigeria made the special Club and the Little Flower Holy Apart from this integration, Nigeria, where Fathers Nwali and Africa calling. arrangements for Winters to come Hour. She feels it would be which can only be truly under- Ogboso studied, and where Pope as a guest of Bishop Michael incredibly beneficial for the stood by experiencing it, she John Paul II once visited and Anyone interested in more informa- Okoro of Abakaliki, Nigeria, the church in the United States to notes that another reason Africa rightly predicted that it would tion, making a donation or going home diocese of Father Nwali embrace the spirit of the African has an abundance of vocations to produce many priests. on a mission trip to Nigeria can and Father Ogboso. priesthood and religious life. the priesthood and religious life Both Winters and her friends contact Winters through Today’s Preparation for the trip includ- This, she says, means making an is that the faith lives of families and contacts in the Diocese of Catholic or the Fort Wayne Serra ed sending various medical and effort to “incorporate our priests are so strong. For the Diocese of Abakaliki look forward to her Club. There is a special need for dental supplies ahead of her and and religious into our daily lives Fort Wayne-South Bend to get a making another trip in the future, dentists, oral surgeons, lab tech- having a set of her dental instru- as normal, regular human beings. taste of this, Winters thinks it and in the meantime, Winters ments blessed by Father Tom nicians and doctors. Shoemaker — himself a dentist — shortly before her departure. Upon arriving in Nigeria, Winters first stayed in the com- pound that housed the bishop’s official residence — large con- crete block buildings, a metal gate and sporadic electricity — where her experiences included eating new foods such as goat and cashew fruit and the daily Mass and prayer lives of the many priests and sisters also stay- ing at the compound. During her month in Nigeria, Winters worked almost nonstop on patient after patient, many of whom had not received dental care in their lives. She worked at a free health clinic run by Father Nwali at the bishop’s residence 16 HEALTHY LIVING APRIL 22, 2007 American Nursing Care Holy Harleys WE HAVE CAREGIVERS FOR EVERY HOME CARE SERVICE YOU NEED: ‘Bless me father, I’m a biker.’ RNs, LPNs BY MARK WEBER THERAPIES HOME HEALTH AIDES ARCOLA — Just as the swal- COMPANIONS lows come back to Capistrano on HOMEMAKERS the feast day of St. Joseph, the Harleys hurry to Arcola on the Saturday after Easter for an • Free nursing evaluation • On-going case supervision annual event at St. Patrick • We bill insurance • Bonded and insured Catholic Church known as “the • Medicare/Medicaid/JCAHO accredited blessing of the bikes.” Call Today For...... Caring You Can Count On The history of how hundreds of leather-clad bikers arrive 212 West Edison • Mishawaka swarming and roaring at this tiny (574) 257-4260 • (800) 878-2009 speck on the flat Indiana land- scape has genuine mystique. 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said Zuehlke. “You raise the BY ALEX SCHEIDLER money first, but I had to do this during the truce.” MISHAWAKA — Gus Zuehlke’s The seeds for this mission life in this northern Indiana town came from the church and were seemed a million miles away planted when the chaplain of from the displacement camps of Ugandan parliament, Father northern Uganda, but for one Robert Binta, was visiting St. important connection. Neither Bavo Parish in 2003. During his Zuehlke, the director of faith for- stay, Father Binta borrowed mation at St. Bavo Parish in Zuehlke’s computer to read the Mishawaka, nor the residents of news and learned of an outbreak the camps had access to comput- of civil strife in northern Uganda. ers or the Internet. Zuehlke and Father Binta That changed for Zuehlke in forged a friendship at this point, 2002, when the parish bought a and later that year Father Binta computer for his office and set up asked Zuehlke to lead the annual Web access. Ugandan parliament retreat. Despite his limited use of While preparing for the retreat computers in the past, Zuehlke and trip to Uganda, Zuehlke has completed a mission project learned more about the country’s where he and a team of four intractable civil war. Northern Americans and two Ugandans Uganda has been in the midst of took computers to Uganda and civil war since the mid-80s. Since established Internet connections then, more than 1.6 million peo- in seven displacement camps in ple have been displaced and tens the northern part of the country, of thousands have been killed or which has suffered a devastating kidnapped. An estimated 20,000 civil war for the children have last 20 years. been abducted. These camps Zuehlke include clinics, decided to visit PHOTOS PROVIDED BY GUS ZUEHLKE schools and “If you want the northern The Ugandan minister of information technology sends an e-mail to President Museveni using BoscoUganda church offices, Ugandan town computers at a displacement camp. but until last anything to of Gulu before month they beginning his were trying to retreat. communicate be successful, That first with the outside night in Gulu, world in 2007 connect it Zuehlke woke in much the up suddenly. He same as they was jet lagged, did in 1987. to the church but there was no Now dis- mistaking the placed sound of gun Ugandans in infrastructure.” shots in the dis- these camps can tance. “What am read the news, I doing?” GUS ZUEHLKE send e-mails, Zuehlke recalled and, using asking himself. voiceover IP “This is a war call, which is zone.” free to the 574 While in area code, camp to camp and to Gulu, Zuehlke met Archbishop Gulu. They also have video cam- John Baptist Odama who has eras and monitors they can use to won numerous peace prizes for video conference and tell their negotiating with the rebel Lord’s stories. Resistance Army (LRA) on Once the systems are in place, behalf of the persecuted Acholi they literally save lives. In war tribes. time they serve as early warning Over a million Acholi people systems. have been moved to protective Zuehlke calls it the camps. Most of them travel each BoscoUganda. St. John Bosco day and stay only to sleep. Each helped displaced Italian children, morning, they return to the land which explains the spiritual con- and try to sow crops. nection, but “Bosco” also stands “This is what we saw when we for Battery Operated Systems for got there in 2003,” said Zuehlke Archbishop Odama makes a phone call using BoscoUganda computer and Internet system at a displacement Community Outreach. Zuehlke’s “... children crowding in to sleep camp. goal is to establish Internet con- in rows like they were ‘goods.’ nections in 60 camps that he “Displacement camps with hopes will transition from dis- starvation rations — people dip- realize where Zuehlke had been. As he looked at his computer, it they have the IT support from the placement camps to trading hubs ping into grain and eating it raw. After the retreat, they sent him hit him — he had to take them Ugandan members of after the war. I saw these conditions, and it was home with a painting of the computer technology. BoscoUganda. He gives credit to the church. horrific.” Ugandan martyrs, and they wrote Barely a few years later, “My view of helping has to do “I’m amazed at how much the Zuehlke describes the war as him a letter expressing how BoscoUganda is enabling thou- with a profound sharing of gifts,” church contributes to infrastruc- “a crisis of unimaginable propor- impressed they were that he had sands of displaced Ugandans to said Zuehlke. ture,” said Zuehlke. He listed tion. gone to the north. As well, they connect with their loved ones and “What I found was the divine examples including hospitals, “It’s a Darfur in slow motion. invited him back to lead their the rest of the world. Archbishop gift of self-emptying love. … In schools, and church offices such ... the worst hidden humanitarian retreat the next year. Odama, the Ugandan information exchange for this gift, I am happy as Catholic Relief Services (CRS) crisis in the world.” For the second trip to Uganda, technology minister, six or seven to lend support of a few comput- and Caritas International. Zuehlke asked Archbishop Zuehlke was asked to lead a members of parliament and the ers. It seems like a paltry “If you want anything to be Odama to bless him before going retreat for catechists in Gulu. The information technology (IT) team exchange.” successful, connect it to the down to Kampala to lead the par- topic was on suffering. “That was of BoscoUganda were present at church infrastructure,” he liament’s retreat. Once there, the tallest order of my life,” said the celebration ceremony for the explained. Zuehlke decided not to speak of Zuehlke. “How ironic that I’m project. If you would like to donate to the Half of the funding, $80,000, his trip during the retreat. Instead, asked to preach suffering to these It has been less than a month BoscoUganda Project visit the has come from ordinary dona- he simply passed along people.” since the camps were set up. Yet Web site at www.Bosco- tions to the project. The other Archbishop Odama’s greeting After the second trip to there are reports of schools with uganda.org or send a donation to: half has been borrowed from and blessing. Uganda, Zuehlke sat at home children crowding around the St. Bavo Church, Bosco-Uganda future donations. That was enough, though, for wondering what he could do for computers. Teachers want to Relief Fund, 511 W. 7th St., “I know you do not do that,” the members of parliament to the people of Northern Uganda. learn how to use the systems, and Mishawaka, IN 46654. 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 22, 2007

EDITORIAL A model priest, ‘extraordinary’ ordinary COMMENTARY hose who attended the reception for Bishop John M. D’Arcy at Tthe Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne on April 15, were treated TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. to the heartfelt words of Lisa Everett in a tribute to the bishop: “On Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, this joyous occasion, I am sure that I speak for all those present, and IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] for those who could not be here in person, to say that we are deeply humbled by the magnitude of your gift of self to us for the past 22 years. You have been an extraordinary ordinary, and we are pro- Catholic attitudes on immigration, terrorism, foundly grateful to God for giving us a bridegroom after the heart of his Son.” bishops checked in survey “The ordination of a priest is an act of love by Jesus Christ, not primarily for the priest who is ordained, but for you — for the peo- favored a plan to give permanent said the church is weaker, 31 per- ple, for the flock ...,” Bishop D’Arcy said at his anniversary Mass. BY MARK PATTISON residency to undocumented immi- cent felt there had been no change, We find our priests, as well as our bishop, praying and saying Mass grants, support was higher among and 23 percent believed it is from the great cathedrals to small country churches, from universi- WASHINGTON (CNS) — A those who think the bishops are stronger. Among those who follow ties and colleges, to hospitals, nursing homes, in jails and to those majority of Catholics in a nation- doing a good job than among the news of the U.S. bishops, on death row, to the dying. wide telephone poll said the those who do not believe the bish- respondents felt the church had What our priests bring to us is the sacraments: the Eucharist; rec- United States should begin a pro- ops are doing a good job. grown stronger, but that figure was onciliation; baptism and confirmation as we recently witnessed at gram to give undocumented immi- On a separate question, whether still less than 40 percent. the Easter Vigil; anointing of the sick — as we celebrate this sacra- grants an opportunity to earn per- the U.S. government should Among those who feel the ment with diocesan wide celebrations in Fort Wayne on April 29 manent residency. reduce income differences between church is weaker after the scan- and South Bend on May 13. They celebrate marriages, and our The poll also showed that more rich and poor, 50 percent of dals, a higher percentage, 48 per- bishop ordains priests. than 80 percent of those inter- Catholics polled said the govern- cent, believe so if they were aware Bishop D’Arcy reflected upon the sacraments as he spoke of viewed believed world economic ment should reduce income differ- of a sex abuse allegation in their Mercy Sunday, a day designated by the church to the extraordinary problems, religious intolerance, ences, while 45 percent disagreed; diocese. Support for the U.S. bish- gift of the mercy of Jesus Christ. world political instability and the another 5 percent had no opinion. ops’ leadership is stronger among To all our priests, we thank them for bringing the sacraments to history of conflict in the Middle But support was higher for this those unaware of clergy sex abuse us all. We thank them for making a gift of themselves to us. We East led to terrorism. idea — 52 percent — among those allegations in their diocese, thank them for sharing our joys and soothing our hurts. Mostly, we The Contemporary Catholic who believe the bishops are doing although Catholics by a 3-to-2 thank them for bringing us the presence of Jesus. Trends poll, taken every six a good job. Conversely, the ques- margin approved of the bishops’ In the words of our bishop, let us all pray that more quality men months by LeMoyne College in tion gained the support of only 42 leadership even if they were aware answer the noble calling to the priesthood. Syracuse, N.Y., and the Zogby percent who thought the bishops of an abuse allegation. were not doing a good job. The bishops enjoyed an 83 per- The applause from the congregation as our bishop walked from International polling firm, also showed that 70 percent either Both local pastors and Pope cent approval rating in the first the church in the recessional, made it clear that our ordinary is an somewhat agree or strongly agree Benedict XVI scored higher Contemporary Catholic Trends extraordinary priest. that the U.S. bishops are doing a approval ratings, 86 percent for poll in fall 2001. It dropped to a good job leading the church. The each. But 68 percent of those low of 58 percent in spring 2004 figure is down from 71 percent in polled strongly agreed their pastor and had reached a 71 percent Wasted energy in embryonic a poll taken last fall. The poll was doing a good job, compared to approval rating last fall before this results were issued April 4. 47 percent who strongly agreed the spring’s slight dip. stem-cell pursuits Catholic attitudes on how well pope was doing a good job. The poll consisted of phone The proponents of the culture of death continue their march. This the bishops are doing their job Asked whether the church was interviews March 14-16 with past week the U.S. Senate approved a bill permitting the destruction seem to have a bearing on how stronger or weaker since news of 1,522 Catholics chosen nationwide of human embryos in federally funded stem-cell research. The U.S. Catholics responded to other ques- the clergy sex abuse scandals The margin of error is plus or House had passed the same bill in January. Fortunately, the bill has tions in the poll. While 55 percent broke five years ago, 41 percent minus 2.6 percentage points. little chance of becoming law as President George Bush plans to veto it, and there are not enough votes in the House to override the veto. What continues to be confounding is this relentless march to fund Who belongs to “us?” embryonic stem-cell research, which has shown absolutely no past and point fingers. How could their parts. promise to bring cure or therapy for any disease. On the other hand, BY TOM GRENCHIK research from adult stem cells and stem cells obtained from umbilical reasonable people, and especially Because they are tiny human cords have already yielded many therapies, which are benefiting suf- people of faith, really have beings, we are told that it’s no ferers of diseases and hold immense promise of further discoveries. he Easter season gives us believed that some simply didn’t big deal. Those pushing this The use of adult stem cells and stem cells obtained from umbili- many opportunities to belong in the human family? agenda are not denying that these cal cords do not involve the destruction of human persons while Treflect on the humbling How could people have tolerated are human lives. They simply the mistreatment, enslavement or argue that these human beings embryonic stem-cell research does. reality that Jesus Christ died for all of us. Hanging in agony on extermination of neighbors don’t quite look like us (yet), or A case in point concerns juvenile diabetes. This past week scien- because they were disabled, sick, they are “leftovers” who no one tists in Brazil have shown that adult stem-cell treatments can help that cross, our Lord passionately loved every human person that mentally challenged or the wrong really wants, or they are simply patients with diabetes be insulin free. This is a seemingly miracu- color, faith, age or nationality? the property of those who lous breakthrough for people who suffer from type 1 diabetes. had ever been created, and every human person that would be cre- Yet don’t we still do this today? brought them into existence. But However, the American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile ated from that moment on, until Are there not members of the no matter how they came to be, Diabetes Research Foundation refused to put money behind it. the end of the world. We are human family who have been and as short as their lives may be, Instead, they have spent enormous amounts of money (money always in the mind of God, and defined as outsiders, not worthy aren’t they still members of our which has been given by donors) lobbying Congress to fund embry- he has loved us for all eternity. of love and protection? human family? onic stem-cell research. Nikolas Nikas, the president of the Christ has died, Christ is risen Unfortunately, we have enough As difficult as it may be for Bioethics Defense Fund, put it perfectly, “It is unfortunate that this and Christ will come again — for current examples of how we mis- the rich and famous to fathom, remarkable research was conducted in Brazil while in this country each and every one of us. treat persons at the very begin- our Lord Jesus Christ died not so much attention has been placed on embryo-destructive research.” But who belongs to “us?” Not ning of life, at the very end of only for the people who look just Do researchers who wish to use human embryos for research very long after Adam was long- life and generally whenever they like “us,” but for every human sincerely wish to find cures for diseases? Surely they do. It would ing for “bone of his bones and are most vulnerable. being, no matter how big or small be wrong to question their motivation in doing the research. flesh of his flesh,” human beings For example, in the public or how young or old. During this However, mixed in with this motivation seems to be the desire to be began spending a great deal of debate over embryonic stem-cell Easter season of new life, let us completely unbridled in the means used to accomplish this goal. their time excluding others from research, we have prominent be reminded of our Lord’s per- Science has become a god. According to this mindset, any means to the concept of “us.” In fact, in the politicians, celebrities and spective on who belongs to us. advance science and medicine should be allowed, no matter how very next generation we see Cain wealthy business leaders all join- We must make this our perspec- immoral. How else would one explain this confounding situation in kill Abel, asking defiantly: “Am I ing forces behind the idea that tive as well and respond accord- my brother’s keeper?” This reali- our youngest members of the ingly. which breakthrough after breakthrough is occurring with adult and human family can be manipulat- umbilical cord stem-cell research and yet major funders of disease ty has been played out not only among individuals, but also with ed, experimented upon and even research continue to pour endless money into embryonic stem-cell destroyed if there is some hoped- research, which has yielded nothing? entire groups of people. Throughout human history we for medical benefit for the rest of have seen the manifest tragedies “us.” At state and national levels that result when some people are there is the constant and often Tom Grenchik is the executive Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, defined to be outside of the con- successful push to justify, fund director of the secretariat for pro- Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael cept of “us.” and promote the cloning of life activities, U.S. Conference of Heintz, Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William Lester. It’s very easy to look at the human beings in order to harvest Catholic Bishops. 19 APRIL 22, 2007 COMMENTARY Pope Benedict at 80: THE CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson

Blowing on the coals of faith In April we recall the efforts of a missionary Peter Chanel. This quiz looks at the events of his life — and death. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When American bishops. Pope John Paul II turned 80 in Pope Benedict, who marks the 2000, it fueled yet another round second anniversary of his election THE 1.Peter Chanel was from this imperial nation: of speculation about whether the April 19, seems fit and energetic a.Russia b.France c.Belgium ailing pontiff might break with tra- in public appearances. He glides dition and resign. through crowds and lingers with VATICAN 2.Peter was ordained to the priesthood and sent to a decrepit parish.What did he do In contrast, Pope Benedict well-wishers and often delivers his there? XVI’s 80th birthday April 16 finds most incisive remarks off the cuff. LETTER a.fixed it up in three years him with the wind in his sails. Although the pope sometimes JOHN THAVIS b.married illegally The pope’s new book on Jesus suggests he may have little time in c.founded a new parish to replace the ruined one was being released in several lan- office, he shows no sign of ill guages, an event that will no doubt health or failing stamina. During launch the Christological themes Holy Week, he seemed unfazed by retirement age of 65. 3.Anxious to be a missionary,Peter joined this order: of his pontificate into wider circu- the heavy schedule of 10 major The average age of top curial a.the Marists b.the Dominicans c.the Franciscans lation. liturgies and encounters. officials today is almost 73. That’s In March the pope published a The pope is one of very few top more than 10 years older than the 4.He was not able to begin missionary activity right away;why? major document on the Eucharist, church officials not obligated to average age under Pope John Paul a.He had jaundice and scarlet fever. and sources said he was preparing hand in his resignation on or at the two-year mark of his pontifi- b.He was sent to teach at the local seminary instead. cate. to release a long-awaited decree before the age of 80. For cardinal c.Travel was restricted due to the Boxer Rebellion. liberalizing use of the Tridentine and bishop members of Vatican In part, that’s because 80 per- Mass. congregations, 80 is the mandatory cent of curial leaders are holdovers Following a recent Vatican retirement age. Bishops must offer from the era of Pope John Paul. 5.In the early 19th century,a new area was added to the missionary group’s territory, summit, the pope’s announced let- to resign as heads of dioceses That could change significantly the New Hebrides.Where is that? ter to Chinese Catholics was antic- when they turn 75, and so must the over the next 12 months, when 10 a.in the Atlantic west of the original Hebrides ipated eagerly in April, in hopes heads of offices of the Roman of the 25 current department heads b.off the Coast of Argentina near the Falkland Islands that it could offer a new path of Curia. will be of mandatory retirement c.in the Pacific dialogue with the government and That leaves Pope Benedict as age. help heal internal church divisions. the oldest among chief Vatican To a great extent, then, Pope 6.Peter arrived in Futuna;what was it? Meanwhile, the pope was officials, but the others are not far Benedict has a chance to put his own mark on the Curia in the a.an island preparing for his first papal trip to behind. Today’s Vatican is a sen- b.a type of boat made of tuna fish bones the Western Hemisphere, a mid- ior-citizen crowd: Of the heads of May journey to Brazil for a crucial the 25 main Vatican agencies, only c.a native way of saying “good luck”in pidgin planning session among Latin one is under the normal U.S. LETTER, PAGE 20 7.Peter brought Boog (some references spell this “Boag”) with him.What does “Boog/Boag”refer to? a.the local currency, made out of cowries Salvation still lives b.a set of carvings, used to tell stories to the illiterate natives c.Mr.Boog (or Boag) was an English Protestant who lived nearby commission from the Lord. As was Reflection the case in earlier weekends, Peter 8.They were welcomed by people who had recently given up this practice,abhorred offers here a capsulized story of It would be difficult indeed to by Europeans: THE the life and mission of Christ. find three readings from the New a.Watching Hebridean Idol The Book of Revelation is the Testament that individually are so b.Polygamy SUNDAY source of the second reading. beautiful, and so expressive, and Probably no other book of the that together teach such a mar- c.Cannibalism GOSPEL New Testament, and few in the velous lesson. Old Testament, perennially leave Setting the stage is the reading 9.The local king was first impressed,then nervous,when the missionaries did this: MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION readers wondering as does from Revelation. Disciples indeed a.filled paper bags with air and burst them in his eardrums Revelation. live with one foot on earth, but the b.learned the native language (Revelation is not the more other in heaven, and nowhere else c.pretended to marry his daughters to cement their bonds ancient, nor literarily precise, term. is this reality better seen than in The older, and better, term is 3rd Sunday of Easter the Eucharist. 10.The king Niuliki eventually turned on the missionaries when he feared Apocalypse. However, most The very combination of Acts Jn 21:1-19 English-speaking biblical scholars with Luke’s Gospel reminds us a.he might lose some of his power to the Catholics. gain this weekend, the have adopted the better known that the salvation accomplished by b.that the priest was actually a televangelist in disguise. church presents as its first name of Revelation.) Christ still lives. It was with the c.the Belgians intended to enslave his entire people. Areading for liturgy in Yet Revelation is clear. early Christians in the apostles. It Eastertime a passage from the Acts Revelation is a sublime revelation. is with us still in the apostle’s suc- of the Apostles. Again and again, it refers to Jesus cessors, and in the church. The 11.The last straw for the king was this: The mere construction of Acts as the sinless lamb of God, the title trial before the Sanhedrin reminds a.His own son requested to be baptized. is a lesson. Actually, it is a contin- used by John the Baptist for the us that Peter’s fervor beside the Lord. It is an overpowering refer- b.His daughter married the lay missionary and named their son uation of St. Luke’s Gospel. Its sea, as Peter saw Jesus risen from booger. underlying lesson is that the salva- ence to the fact that Christians the dead, never ended. After the tion achieved by the Lord Jesus stand with one foot on earth, the betrayal, forgiven by Christ, Peter c.Chanel declared the island was territory of the Catholic Church. did not end with the Ascension. other in heaven, for they stand in is worthy in his faith and love. We The presence of Jesus in the world and with Christ, Son of God and can rely upon his testimony and 12.Three years after he arrived,Chanel was did not end with the Ascension. son of Mary, a woman. his guidance. a.forcibly converted to the native religion. The risen Lord, ascended into St. John’s Gospel supplies the b.beaten to death. heaven before the very eyes of the last reading. It is a Resurrection c.forced to flee the island in an outrigger canoe, bound for New narrative. It is wondrous and con- apostles, absent the dead Judas, Zealand. lives and acts through the soling. Jesus, risen from death, appears to the apostles as, without Christian community, a communi- 13.Ironically,within less than a year of this ty of visible structure, with specif- luck, they are fishing on the Sea of READINGS ic functions. Galilee. At dawn, recalling the time Sunday: Acts 5:27-32,40b-41 Ps 30:2, a.he was elected witch doctor of the cult, and used this position This reading reports a conflict of the Resurrection, Jesus comes 4-6 Rv 5:11-14 Jn 21:1-19 for good. between the Sanhedrin, led by the into their midst. He tells them Monday: Acts 6:8-15 Ps 119:23-24, b.the entire population of the area was converted to Catholicism. exactly where to cast their nets. high priest, and the apostles. The 26-27, 29-30 Jn 6:22-29 c.he arrived in Auckland, thereby having completed a voyage They obey, and a huge catch Sanhedrin was the official ruling Tuesday: Acts 7:51-8:1a Ps 31:3cd-4, longer than Captain Bligh’s. council of Judaism at the time of comes. The beloved disciple recog- nizes Jesus, but Peter is central to 6ab,7b,8a,17,21ab Jn 6:30-35 Jesus. Its agenda was primarily 14.The islanders,expressing regret for the unfortunate occurrences,developed the the story. He rushes to Jesus. Then, Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14 Ps 89:2-3, religious, but its authority touched “Eke.”What is it? virtually every aspect of life. at a meal, Jesus asks Peter if Peter 6-7,16-17 Mk 16:15-20 a.a meal made of “icky”or revolting food as a penance Again, and important to note, Peter really loves Jesus. It is a question Thursday: Acts 8:26-40 Ps 66:8-9, is the spokesman for all the apos- put to Peter three times, with three 16-17, 20 Jn 6:44-51 b.the forfeiture of land rights, each family having to cede 10 per- tles. He was their leader. affirmative responses. In ancient Friday: Acts 9:1-20 Ps 117:1-2 Jn cent of its property to the church Ordered to stop preaching Jewish symbolism, three represent- 6:52-59 c.a type of dance about Jesus, the apostles boldly ed what was complete, final and Saturday: Acts 9:31-42 Ps 116:12-17 reaffirmed their intention not to absolute. To each answer, Jesus Jn 6:60-69 ANSWERS: stop. No earthly power could commissions to Peter to love the 1.b, 2.a, 3.a, 4.b, 5.c, 6.a, 7.c, 8.c, 9.b, 10.a, 11.a, 12.b, 13.b, 14.c deflect them in fulfilling their good shepherd’s flock. 20 COMMENTARY APRIL 22, 2007 Mary is challenged to grow in faith that Jesus is risen and glorified

In the Easter Readings,Mary return to the status quo ante — just something that was already part of medieval terms, a virtue is a habit, Magdalene is weeping by the tomb like they were before. Jesus, how- the church’s faith (and to do so as not in the modern sense simply of when Jesus appears to her.He tells her, ever, has different plans: She is to THAT’S much to curtail unnecessary specu- a repeated behavior but in the “Stop holding on to me,for I have not go to the disciples and announce lation as to “define” something). sense of a firm and stable dispo- yet ascended to the Father.”Yet, that he is going to the Father (this A GOOD The second mode is when an sition (something done regularly Mary is, in early Christian litera- ecumenical council, that is, the and with relative ease). In the Thomas is asked to probe his fingers in ture, often referred to as the “apos- QUESTION bishops throughout the world in classical tradition, there are four Jesus’wounds.Why does Jesus tell tle to the apostles”). There is no communion with the bishop of cardinal (“pivotal”) virtues: pru- Mary Magdalene not to touch him? doubt here that Mary thinks Jesus Rome, the pope, gather and teach dence, justice, temperance and What is the meaning of this? is real, tangible, flesh-and-blood; definitively “de fide” (“on a matter fortitude. In the Christian theo- Anonymous,Fort Wayne what she has to do now is grow in of faith”); there have been 21 in logical tradition, these four are Easter faith that this same Jesus is There are two principal modes the history of the church, begin- supplemented by what are called It is an intriguing and important now risen and glorified. In terms in which infallible teaching is ning with Nicea, A.D. 325 and theological virtues (“theological” feature of all the post-Resurrection of Thomas, he doubted the reality expressed. The pope, as supreme more recently, Vatican II, 1962-65. because they are gifts infused by accounts recorded in the Gospels of the other disciples’ encounter pastor and teacher of the faithful, God and are not merely the prod- and Acts that the risen Jesus with the risen Lord, and so the tan- enjoys this charism when he teach- uct of human effort and experi- always initiates the encounter. Please explain virtues.Anonymous, gible nature of the risen body of es definitively (and makes it clear ence): faith, hope and love (or Second, there is an initial lack of Fort Wayne Jesus is made clear to him. he is doing so), “ex cathedra” — charity). recognition (indicating that believ- literally, “from the chair (of Peter)” A virtue is a firm disposition of ing is more than seeing — it is a Please explain infallibility.Is every- — on a matter of faith or morals. intellect and will (the two capaci- particular mode of seeing); in the ties which make us to exist “in the thing the pope and bishops say infalli- There are two instances in account in John 20, it is not until recent history where popes have image and likeness” of God), he calls her by name, “Mary,” that ble? Please provide some situations done so: in 1854, when Pope Pius which equip us to do what is good, Father Michael Heintz, rector of St. she recognizes him (recall that ear- when it was used.Anonymous,Fort IX declared the Dogma of the noble and right — and to do so in Matthew Cathedral, answered lier in the Gospel Jesus tells his Wayne Immaculate Conception — that a stable and consistent manner. In this week’s question. followers that his sheep know his Infallibility is a charism or gift Mary was conceived in the womb voice and that he calls them by that attaches not so much to the of her mother without the stain of name). Third, Mary’s initial person (like the pope) but to his original sin, and in 1950, when response (“Rabbouni”) reveals that office. The Catechism of the Pope Pius XII declared the Dogma SCRIPTURE SEARCH she thinks of him still in very Catholic Church, paragraph 891, of the Assumption — that, at the human, earthly (not Risen) terms teaches that infallibility is a gift to end of her earthly life, Mary was By Patricia Kasten — to this point she doesn’t know taken body and soul to heaven. the church so that its teaching on Gospel for April 22, 2007 that any resurrection has occurred faith and morals is safeguarded It is important to note that these or what it means. against misleading people in mat- were not instances where the pope John 21:1-14 The risen Lord’s response, ters that are central to what has capriciously decided to “make up” “stop holding on to me” reveals been revealed by God (called the a teaching, but rather to give a Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading that Mary assumes things can “deposit of faith”). definitive statement regarding for the Third Sunday of Easter: Cycle C, the miraculous catch of fish after the Resurrection. The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle.

TIBERIAS SIMON PETER THOMAS Mount Athos objects NATHANAEL GALILEE TWO OTHERS CAUGHT NOTHING CHILDREN ast December’s visit by Pope unhappy with Ecumenical BOAT FIND CAST IT Benedict XVI to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the JESUS LOVED IT IS THE LORD SHORE LPatriarch Bartholomew of way he treated his Roman guest in THE CHARCOAL BREAD FIFTY-THREE Constantinople revived speculation December. NOT TORN THIRD RAISED that the millennium-long division Why? Because, the monks CATHOLIC between Rome and the Christian complained, “The pope was East might soon end. That was cer- received as though he were the BREAKFAST tainly the dream of Benedict’s canonical bishop of Rome.” There DIFFERENCE GEORGE WEIGEL predecessor, the servant of God, were other complaints, but that GDROLEHTS I T I John Paul II, who really did seem was the first listed in a statement to believe that Rome and released last Dec. 30 by the ethnic communities, the thought of AET JCH I LDREN Constantinople could achieve Assembly of Representatives and how one stands vis-à-vis the LVHWBREADEDA ecclesial reconciliation by the end Superiors of the 20 monasteries: Patriarch of Constantinople simply of the 20th century, so that a mil- Why was Bartholomew treating doesn’t enter Catholic heads. IOGNOTTORNWT lennium of division — the formal Benedict as though the latter were, Perhaps that’s a problem, but it’s LLUHNOTH I NGH split having taken place in 1054 — in fact, the bishop of Rome? nowhere near as great an obstacle would be succeeded by a new mil- Well, if we can’t agree on that, to ecumenical progress as the con- ESAMOHTFHAGA lennium of unity, in a return to the we do have, as Jim Lovell told viction in some Orthodox quarters EUCKLYGHTNTN relations that prevailed in the first Mission Control, a problem. that non-communion with Rome is RSDHTAOBEA I A centuries of Christian history. To be sure, Athonite monasti- a defining characteristic of what it It was a noble vision, but it may cism, “the non-negotiable guardian means to be “Orthodox.” OENFDES I ARTE not have accurately measured the of the Holy Tradition,” is a particu- 1054, it now seems clear, was HJITIBERIASL depth of the chasm between larly stringent form of Orthodoxy. not a date-in-a-vacuum. Rather, the Catholicism and some parts of the And if the monks of Mount Athos mutual excommunications of 1054 SFFDCHARCOAL worlds-within-worlds of have their dubieties about the ecu- were the cash-out, so to speak, of a SIMONPETERCV Orthodoxy. Recent comments on menical openness of Patriarch drifting-apart that had been going Benedict’s December pilgrimage Bartholomew, it is, perhaps, not on for centuries, driven by lan- © 2007 Tri-C-A Publications by the Orthodox monks of Mount surprising that they imagine guage and politics, to be sure, but Athos suggest that the division is Benedict XVI as a usurper and a also by different theological sensi- deep and wide indeed. teacher of heresies. Yet this bilities. Are those two sensibilities Mount Athos, a craggy peninsu- Athonite intransigence reflects a necessarily church-dividing? The mer Vatican spokesman under la in northern Greece, is home to hard truth about Catholic- Catholic answer is, “No.” But that Popes John Paul and Benedict, 20 self-governing Orthodox Orthodox relations after a millen- is emphatically not the answer of LETTER tackled the issue in a commentary written for the Rome newspaper monasteries. In fact, Mount Athos nium of division: namely, that, for Mount Athos, and of those CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 is virtually a country unto itself; its many Orthodox Christians, the Orthodox for whom the Athonite La Repubblica. formal designation in Greece is the statement “I am not in communion monks are essentially right, if a bit The pope is certainly cautious, “Autonomous Monastic State of with the Bishop of Rome” has over-the-top. coming year. The changes could Navarro-Valls said, but that should the Holy Mountain.” No women or become an integral part of the All of which suggests that John affect Vatican agencies dealing not be confused with indecision or female animals are allowed on statement, “I am an Orthodox Paul II’s dream of a Church breath- with liturgy and sacraments, ecu- timidity. He said the pope is acute- Mount Athos; visitors are strictly Christian.” ing once again with both of its menism, sainthood causes, health ly aware that he’s called to make limited; only male members of the The obverse is not true. I very lungs is unlikely of fulfillment any- care, justice and peace, interreli- serious judgments with lasting Orthodox Church may become much doubt that there are more time soon. Unless, that is, Islamist gious dialogue, Eastern churches consequences for the church and monks. And, while Mount Athos than a handful of Catholics around pressures compel a reexamination and Vatican finances. that often need “the right timing comes under the ecclesiastical the world whose confession of within Orthodoxy of what a life- The fact that the pope has not and the right maturation period.” jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Catholic faith includes, as a key line to Rome might mean. already put his own team in place “Our God is not a distant God, Patriarchate of Constantinople, the component, “I am not in commun- and has introduced few major untouchable in his blessedness: Athonite monks, who regard their ion with the Patriarch of changes at the Vatican has disap- Our God has a heart,” he said. monasticism as what they term Constantinople.” The truth of the George Weigel is a senior fellow of pointed some of his strongest sup- At 80, the pope is not wielding “the non-negotiable guardian of matter is that, outside historically the Ethics and Public Policy porters in Rome. a flame thrower. He’s blowing on the Holy Tradition,” were very Orthodox countries and certain Center in Washington, D.C. Joaquin Navarro-Valls, the for- the coals. APRIL 22, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21

REIFENBERG SIGNS WITH LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO Bishop Dwenger senior Ben Reifenberg signed a letter of intent to continue his track and cross country career with Loyola University on April 12. Reifenberg was named to the SAC First Team in cross country in 2005 and 2006. He finished ninth in the state and holds the Dwenger 5 km record with a time of 15:35. In track he runs the 1,600 meters, 3,200 meters and the 3,200 meter relay team. Reifenberg finished seventh in the IHSAA state finals last year in the 3,200 meter run with a time of 9:50. He is the only male athlete (to the best of our knowl- Sports edge) to place in the top 10 in the state in three different sports: Cross country, wrestling and track. Runners, jumpers and CELEBRATION AT ST. MICHAEL PARISH throwers start season together coaching the St. Jude BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN team. Pohlman stressed that their goal each year is to teach kids FORT WAYNE — The Catholic about all areas of track and field Youth Organization (CYO) offi- so they can develop at this level. cially kicks off its track and field “We have them try different season this week with meets events so they can find out where scheduled for half of the com- they really shine,” said Pohlman. petitors on Monday, April 16, The returning leaders who and the rest of the field placed at the 2006 CYO on Thursday, April city meet for St. Jude 19. Both St. Jude, include Kate Kinley, the boys’ champi- Katie Leeuw, Andy ons from last year Eckrich, Aubrey and St. John New Schrader and Matt Haven, the reign- Weber. ing girls’ team, St. John New will compete in Haven has several the second meet of newcomers to watch the week. with 27 girls and 23 In her 29th season boys out for track and with the St. Jude track pro- field this season. Greg gram, Coach Mary Pohlman has Lawrence has been with the 55 students on the roster for Raiders for the past nine years 2007. These boys and girls, and will be assisted by coaches IDA CHIPMAN grades five through eight have Scott Voelker, Linda Heddens, The seven Catholic members of the 2006-2007 Plymouth Pilgrim basketball team are been practicing three times per Jeremy Fendel and Greg Wiehe. week preparing for their opening “We are really fortunate to shown celebrating with Father Bill Kummer, pastor of St. Michael, Plymouth, after the meet on Thursday, April 19, at have such a fantastic group of final game in Indianapolis on March 24. The Plymouth team defeated Evansville Bosse Bishop Luers High School. coaches,” said Lawrence. “We lost a huge group to Heading into their first meet, Bulldogs, 72 to 61. Father Kummer, a great fan and supporter of “his boys” was in regular graduation last year and have a Lawrence feels, “The team is attendance at their games. In the photo, from left, are Chad Clinton, Jeremy Renz, Ryan young team. However, we have a looking good and working hard.” lot of new eighth graders out, The 2006 city meet finishers Welch, Father Kummer, Jason Renz, Jared Wendel, Byron Faulstich and Sam Faulstich. which is kind of fun,” said — Leighton Painter, Michelle Pohlman. “The kids are very hard Marquelling, James Brames, working, and we hope to have a Emily Lahrman, Courtney months, all teams will make an In other games, Holy Cross little strength in all areas this Heddens, Nick McCarthy, Katie Weather interrupts ICCL effort to replay that part of the defeated St. Joseph of South Bend, year,” she concluded. Kayser, Britney Fox, Kayla Zink, baseball action schedule, said baseball director 14-0, as the losers could get only Along with Pohlman, Michael Kevin Kohrman and Hilary Watts William (Bill) Sorukas. two hits off Holy Cross pitchers. Barnes, Mike Brandell, Camille — all return for St. John in hopes SOUTH BEND — Wintry weath- Over the weekend when the St. Jude outlasted Holy Cross in Brennan, Dan Leffers and Tim of improving their times and dis- er, with its heavy snows, not only temperature soared, the athletes another free-for-all hitting contest, O’Connell will be working tances in 2007. had a national effect, but washed managed to play five games. 14-11, and St. Jude Green defeated out the first week of baseball St. Anthony Maroon beat St. Corpus Christi, 12-2. action in the Inter-City Catholic Jude16-3, and in another free-for- Weather permitting this week- League (ICCL). all hitting contest, St. Thomas end, all 16 teams will see action. If at all possible in the next two whipped St. Anthony Gold, 16-13. — EJD

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BY MICHAEL LAWTON toral supervisor, but this is the first science. one says that nature does this or Evolution, even if it includes time they have published the lec- For the pope, science reaches that, this can only be an attempt to irrational, chaotic and destructive tures and discussions. its limits when its assumptions can summarize a series of events under processes, seems to have its own COLOGNE, Germany (CNS) — During the discussion, the pope no longer be tested. one actor which, as such, doesn’t rationality, said the pope. It has Pope Benedict XVI has said that said it was not a matter of “decid- “We can’t bring 10,000 genera- exist,” the pope said. adopted the few positive mutations he sees no conflict between faith ing either in favor of a creation- tions into the laboratory,” he said. Nature and evolution are made which occurred and exploited the and science in the exploration of ism, which out of principle That leaves “gaps in the possibility up of many individual steps, and limited possibilities which evolu- the universe’s development, but he excludes science from its consider- of proving or disproving (the theo- the pope insisted that one must tion has offered. has criticized those who see evolu- ations, or in favor of a theory of ry) by experiment.” look beyond nature and evolution “Where does this rationality tion as an explanation for every- evolution, which underplays its However, Pope Benedict said, for the guiding principle. come from? Is there a causative thing. own gaps and refuses to see ques- God cannot be used simply to Pope Benedict said science had rationality?” the pope asked. The remarks, made in a discus- tions which go beyond the explain away the problems. discovered large areas of rationali- “Naturally there is rationality in sion he hosted at Castel Gandolfo, methodological possibilities of nat- “It’s not as if I wanted to stuff ty and had given people new nature, but that doesn’t allow us to south of Rome, with some of his ural science.” dear God into these gaps,” he said. understanding. have complete insight into God’s former students in September last What was important, he said, “He’s too big to fit into such But, he said, “in its joy at the plan,” said Pope Benedict. year, have been published in a was “the interplay of different gaps.” greatness of its discoveries, it has He pointed to the “riddle of cru- German book titled “Schoepfung dimensions of reason, an interplay Pope Benedict also took a firm tended to take away from us elty in nature” which remains unex- und Evolution” (“Creation and which opens up into the road to stand against science books’ ten- dimensions of reason which we plained, even by philosophy. That Evolution”). The book was pub- faith.” dency to suggest that things came still need.” requires a further step, the step of lished April 11 by the Sankt Ulrich The pope argued that about by nature and evolution. Questions raised have to be faith in the Logos, the creative Verlag publishing house. Christianity was a religion of rea- “The question has to be asked: answered by reason and “can’t just rationality of God himself “which The students have met annually son, but a reason that was wider What is nature or evolution as (an be left to religious feelings,” said unbelievably was able to become since 1978 with their former doc- than the limited scope of modern active) subject? It doesn’t exist! If the pope. flesh, die and rise again,” he said.

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Box 11169, James V.Brazill Jr.54, 79,St.Charles Borromeo Michael W.Lawson, 53, St.Mary/Assumption Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge St.Patrick Granger or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Janet R.Cochran, 77, M.Virginia Nowak, 94, Rozalia Szucsits, 103, St.Mary/Assumption call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. St.Pius X Our Lady of Hungary Elkhart Mishawaka Virginia Martin, 82, gram will inform students on the Marjorie M.Van Rummage sale planned volunteers are also needed to Joan M.Beehler, 79 St.Patrick Fort Wayne — St. Joseph-Hessen assist with camp activities. A academic, athletic and spiritual Himbergen, 89, Cassel located on U.S. 27 just mandatory volunteer training opportunities available to stu- St.Thomas the Apostle New Haven John Putek, 90, south of 469 interchange, will will be held May 14 and May 21 dents at Bishop Luers High Angela J.Holmes- St.Adalbert Fort Wayne hold a rummage sale Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at CHAPC’s School. For more information or Landis, 46, St.John the to register, call Bishop Luers at Francis E.Beglin, 83, April 20, from 8-4 p.m. and South Bend office, 111 Baptist Janice L.Weinberg, 65, Saturday, April 21, from 8-noon. Sunnybrook Ct. Campers and (260) 456-1261. Queen of Angels St.Patrick Fill a sack for $3 on Saturday. volunteers must complete an Stella A.Buonomo, 90, Linda Megles application packet to participate. Spring salad luncheon hosted by St.John the Baptist Mary C.Cukrowski, 84, Annual rummage sale For information contact Holly Rosary Society Bierbaum, 55, St.Jude Bremen — St. Dominic Church Farmer, (574) 255-1064 or ever- Elkhart—The Altar and Rosary Cathedral of the Paul N.Kline, 79, will hold a rummage sale in the [email protected]. Society of St. Thomas the Immac. Conception St.Louis Besancon Laura Ullrich, 52, parish hall at 803 Bike St. on Apostle Church, 1405 N. Main St.Anthony de Padua Margaret E.LaPlante, Notre Dame Thursday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to Queen of Peace celebrates 50th St. will have a spring luncheon Stephanie R.Wiatrowski, 5 p.m. and Friday, May 4, from 8 on Wednesday, April 25, from 11 75, St.Vincent de Paul Thomas J.Borowski, Anniversay 93, St.Hedwig a.m. to 1 p.m. a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church base- 63, Sacred Heart Mishawaka — Queen of Peace Peter J.Martin Jr., 74, ment (elevator available). A Basilica Parish will celebrate its 50th St.Jude Waterloo Rummage sale anniversary Saturday, April 28, donation of $6 includes hot Matthew Billitteri, 85, Ronald L.McAbee, 75, New Haven — A rummage sale beginning with Mass at 5:30 chicken salad, cold salads, bread, Jeff Oxley, 55, St.Michael the dessert and beverage. Carry-out Sacred Heart Basilica will be held at St. Louis p.m. celebrated by Bishop John St.John the Baptist Archangel Besancon Parish, 15529 Lincoln M. D’Arcy. A dinner/dance will available. Tickets may be pur- Hwy. East, on Friday, April 27, follow with music by “Music to chased at the door or in advance from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Go.” Tickets are $18 or $10 for by calling (574) 264-0489 or Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m. charter members. Call (574) (574) 596-1673. formances this year, on Friday, Sweeney of WSBT, Channel 22, to noon. Fill a bag for $1 on 255-9674 for information. April 27, and on Saturday, April will join us to explain “Why Our Saturday. Fill a bag for $3 begin- Christ Child Society holds garage sale 28. Each performance begins at Senior Bones Hurt When the ning at 3 p.m. on Friday. Luncheon card party on schedule South Bend — The Christ Child 7:30 p.m. in the Bishop Luers Weather Changes?” Call Sister South Bend — The St. Anne Society will have a garage sale gym. All tickets are $7 and are on Agnes Marie at (574) 259-5427 Rummage sale at PB Society of Our Lady of Hungary on Thursday, May 3, at St. sale now. For more information or by May 4 to make reservations. Fort Wayne — Most Precious Parish will have a luncheon card Patrick’s Parish Center, 308 South to order tickets, call Sue Mathias Blood Parish will have a rum- party on Sunday, April 29, at Scott St. A reasonably priced or Karlene Krouse at Bishop Reflection time for Catholic women mage sale May 10-12 in Mohr noon in the school auditorium. lunch will be available. The sale Luers High School (260) 456- Fort Wayne — The Fort Wayne Hall. Hours are May 10-11, 9 Donation of $5 at the door. opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 2 1261. Call to purchase or reserve Council of Catholic Women is a.m. to 5 p.m. May 12, 9 a.m. to Please bring your own cards. p.m. The garage sale is a major your tickets. having an afternoon/evening of 1 p.m. fundraiser for the society. reflection Tuesday, April 24, at Seventh grade day at Bishop Luers SAJES meet for spring gathering St. Louis Bescanson. Rosary at Day of Reflection Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers Bishop Luers presents spring play South Bend — All senior citizens 3:45 p.m., Mass at 4 p.m. and Mishawaka — A Day of High School invites interested Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers are invited to join the SAJES of potluck dinner at 5 p.m. Bring a Reflection will be held at St. seventh grade students to the High School Drama Department St. Matthew Cathedral for a dish to share (meat and beverage Francis Convent (across from annual Seventh Grade Visitation will present “Fiddler on the Spring gathering on Wednesday, provided). A presentation by Marian High School) on Morning on Thursday, May 3, Roof,” directed by Karlene May 9. Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the Ginny Kohrman on "Women of Wednesday, April 25, from 9:30 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. A pro- Krouse. There are only two per- cathedral, followed by potluck Grace" will be at 6:15 p.m. All a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The theme is luncheon and program. Andrew Catholic women are invited. “Jesus, the Storyteller.” Please bring your Bible. The cost is $15 and includes lunch. Register by Executive Director Friday, April 20, to Sister St. Vincent De Paul Society Barbara Anne Hallman at (574) 259-5427. of St. Joseph County - South Bend, Indiana Direct all district council operations, including supervision of man- Little Flower Holy Hour agement employees. Provide leadership to accomplish our faith-based Fort Wayne — Father Tony mission, vision, goals and objectives. Act as primary spokesperson and Steinacker will celebrate the advocate for resources for program development and implementation. Holy Hour at MacDougal Chapel Requires Bachelor degree with minimum of three years of senior level on Tuesday, April 17, at 7:15 not-for-profit management experience (or equivalent). 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Coolspring Avenue • Michigan City, IN • (219) 872-7300 (574) 631-7512 • (574) 631-9436 24 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 22, 2007 He quoted Pope John Paul II was above the choir loft. when he said the theme for the The priests of the diocese also THANKS new Millennium was to contem- made a $3,000 donation to the plate (or behold) the face of Christ Catholic Education Fund to assist CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 — in another place, contemplate students financially and presented the face of Christ with Mary. It a chalice and paten “in recognition England. The Cathedral Brass and a also became the theme of the and thanksgiving for the many diocesan choir provided the liturgi- diocesan sesquicentennial this times you have offered Mass, not cal and prelude music. year. only in our cathedrals, but also in In his homily, Bishop D’Arcy The bishop said, “We see in all our parishes, schools, hospitals, spoke of the personal relationship of this the face of Jesus Christ so many other places at so many vari- a priest has with God. “(The he might become more real to us. ous events,” Father Schulte said. priest) belongs to God. God But he becomes more real through At the reception, students from belongs to him. This lays upon all prayer and communion with him Bishop Luers and Bishop of us priests the responsibility to ...” Dwenger high schools provided try to live a life of prayer, life with Bishop D’Arcy added, “It is Irish music and live entertainment. God. He’s the reason. He makes it that face, that love, which turns Lisa Everett, co-director of the possible — it’s to belong to him darkness to light, sadness to joy. It diocesan Office of Family Life, and be close to him,” he said. helps us to overcome all sickness and Carl Loesch, principal of Bishop D’Arcy said he felt and fear.” Marian High School, read tributes nothing but gratitude that day — He asked, how many times in to the bishop. like Mary when she said the the Resurrection accounts does the The Hispanic Leadership Magnificat. “The sacrifice seems Lord say, “Do not be afraid.” Coalition of Northeast Indiana also almost nonexistent,” Bishop “That is the cry of the new honored the bishop with a special D’Arcy said, “because of the beau- Millennium,” he said, especially to presentation and plaque for the ty and joy of this life.” the young people. “Do not be bishop’s work with immigration The bishop related the impor- afraid of Jesus Christ.” and the Latino community. tance of the celebration falling on Bishop D’Arcy said his great Mercy Sunday, “designated by the influences were his parents, immi- church,” he said, “to be more open grants, poor, but filled with joy — to the extraordinary gift of the “joy that came from love from mercy of Jesus Christ. ... Always giving to others. ... Nothing was the church has paid great attention more important than doing the will of God.” PHOTOS BY RACHEL WILSON to the lance of the Roman soldier To view more photos of the anniver- Bishop Dale J. Melczek of Gary and Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, of His other influences are Pope sary Mass and celebration follow- into the side of Christ, the blood Peoria process in at the Mass celebrating Bishop D’Arcys 50th anniver- and water coming forth symbolic John Paul II, who, “once again ing visit the Web site of the sacraments ... the birth of made the priesthood a great adven- www.diocesefwsb.org. sary. They were two of several visiting bishops at the ceremony. the church from the side of the one ture,” and Pope Benedict XVI. slain, from the side of the pierced This great adventure is a place “to one.” do the will of God,” he said, “a The bishop made reference to place to preach and teach and offer the sentence in the day’s Gospel, the sacraments and the Eucharist.” “The disciples rejoiced when they Near the end of the Mass, saw the Lord.” He said this Father Robert Shulte, diocesan reflects the joy that is meant for vicar general and rector of the every priest and every Christian. Cathedral of the Immaculate “Joy comes from living a good Conception, presented a cross life, joy comes from love — lov- from Our Lady of the Presentation ing Jesus Christ, living his love, Church in Brighton, Mass., the doing his will, serving him,” home parish of Bishop D’Arcy Bishop D’Arcy said. which is now closed. The cross Thank YOU for a successful Sharathon!

Father Robert Schulte, vicar gen- eral, presents Bishop John M. D’Arcy with a cross from his home parish, Our Lady of the Presentation, in Boston. This Congratulations parish of Bishop D’Arcy’s youth is Bishop now closed. John M. D’Arcy for 50 years of dedicated service to the Church and God. Catholic Radio Bishop D’Arcy received so many SAINT MARY messages of good will for his AM 1450 50th anniversary of ordination, PARISH that in the rush of publishing, a Listen on the web @ redeemerradio.com thoughtful message from St. Mary Parish in Huntington was over- to contact us or to provide financial support: Huntington looked. We regret this oversight and reedeemerradio.com or Redeemer Radio, PO Box 5636 send it along, now, with freshly bestowed best wishes. Fort Wayne, IN 46895. Phone 260-436-9598