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VATICAN CITY(CNS) — When adults have so much difficulty bringing young people to faith, it probably is Promotes NFP a sign that God is calling youths to evangelize their Panel discusses benefits, peers, Pope Benedict XVI said in his message for 2008. misconceptions of NFP The struggle adults have in making the faith con- vincing “can be a sign that the Spirit intends to push Page 3 you young people to take charge of this,” the pope wrote in his message, released in Italian July 21. Pope Benedict also said he hoped a huge crowd of young people would join him in , , for Carrying on a mission the July 15-20 international gathering, which will include a renewal of the promises made at baptism and Sister works with adults to confirmation. “Together we will invoke the Holy Spirit, asking improve reading with trust in God for the gift of a new Pentecost for the church and for humanity in the third millennium,” the Page 12 pope said. The theme of is: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses.” Out of the ashes The Holy Spirit is the spirit of love, the source of Christians’ strength and the power that helps them be Seven year old spearheads coherent and attractive witnesses of Christ, the pope said. playground fund drive Pope Benedict said he knows many young people Page 21 have worries and questions about their lives and their futures. They are concerned about their place in a world marked by “serious injustices and sufferings” and about how they can make a difference when there is so much selfishness and violence around them, he CNS PHOTO/RUSSELL MC PHEDRAN Sesquicentennial added. The World Youth Day cross is carried by youths at a rally in Sydney, Australia, July 1, after it Young Christians, he said, ask themselves how they Clear Lake and Lakeville in focus arrived in the country the same day. The cross will travel throughout Australia in advance of can bring into the world the fruits of the Holy Spirit — the July 2008 World Youth Day in Sydney. Pope Benedict confirmed July 4 that he will Page 24 attend World Youth Day celebrations in Australia. A group of young adults from the Diocese WYD, PAGE 2 of Fort Wayne-South Bend are also making plans to attend. ATLANTA ARCHBISHOP No publication week Benedict’s summer splash Next issue, Aug. 12, goes to all PRESIDES AT Diocesan priests react to recent documents registered households noting that there isn’t any sort of groundswell BY DON CLEMMER in the diocese for wider use of it. He adds, “Where people want it, they have it.” f one thing can be said about Pope “In our diocese, it’s not going to have an IBenedict XVI, it’s that he knows when to impact, really, at all,” agrees Father Mark take his vacation. As the pope left the Vatican Gurtner, pastor of Our Lady of Good Hope to spend most of July in the Italian Alps, he Parish in Fort Wayne. “There is a small num- left behind him the publication of two docu- ber of Catholics who might be interested in ments, the “motu proprio” (“on his own ini- this. There are very few priests who know tiative”) allowing greater usage of the how to say this Mass.” and the declaration by the Father James Seculoff, who regularly Congregation on the Doctrine of the Faith offered the Tridentine Mass while at St. John affirming the as the one true the Baptist Parish in South Bend, notes that, church. Both documents made a splash in the even though greater usage of it is allowed, media, and with the pope away, it has been offering the Tridentine Mass in more church- CNS PHOTO/MIKE CR UPI, CATHOLIC COURIER ATLANTA up to area bishops and priests to respond to es would be detrimental to the already Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory presides at the fallout and explain just what the church is small community of believers who gather saying. In the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South for it. the July 15 closing Mass for the 10th Bend, however, priests seem to be remark- “I wouldn’t want to split that,” he says. National Black Catholic Congress in ably calm. Apart from its small size, Father Regarding the document on the Tridentine Seculoff notes that the group of Catholics Buffalo, N.Y. The theme of the four-day Mass, Father Larry Kramer, pastor of St. Paul who worship at the Tridentine Mass event was “Christ Is With Us: Celebrating of the Cross Parish in Columbia City, says “This is kind of a non-item for Americans,” SPLASH, PAGE 3 the Gifts of the Sacraments.” 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 29, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Cardinal Keeler retires; Archbishop Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 O’Brien succeeds him in Baltimore

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EDITOR: Tim Johnson WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer XVI accepted the resignation of Baltimore STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Cardinal William H. Keeler July 12 and named Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien of the Editorial Department Archdiocese for the Military Services to suc- PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan ceed him. The changes were announced in FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, Washington by Msgr. Martin Krebs, charge Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, d’affaires of the Vatican nunciature. Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, Archbishop O’Brien will be formally Denise Fedorow, Sister Margie installed as archbishop of Baltimore Oct. 1. Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Ochstein, Cardinal Keeler, 76, had been beset with Theresa Thomas, Kristi Ward health problems in recent years, including a total knee replacement in 2005, a broken ankle resulting from a car accident in Italy in Business Department 2006 and brain surgery in June, believed to be BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice related to head trauma during the accident. AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber He has been a bishop since 1979 and had BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol headed the Baltimore Archdiocese for more [email protected] than 18 years. Archbishop O’Brien, 68, was named an Advertising Sales auxiliary bishop of the New York Archdiocese in 1996 and coadjutor archbishop of the U.S. Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) military archdiocese in 1997. Less than three (260) 456-2824 months after his installation, he became head Judy Kearns (South Bend area) of the archdiocese when Archbishop Joseph T. (574) 234-0687 Dimino resigned for health reasons. Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY As a priest he worked as a civilian chap- CNS PHOTO/OWEN SWEENEY III, CATHOLIC REVIEW lain at the U.S. Military Academy in West Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, left, and Cardinal William H. Keeler answer questions during a press Point, N.Y.; a military chaplain in Vietnam Published weekly except the last conference in Baltimore July 12. Archbishop O’Brien, who currently heads the Archdiocese for the and at U.S. Army posts; vice chancellor and Sunday in June, second and fourth Military Services, will be installed as the 15th archbishop of Baltimore Oct. 1. The pope appointed weeks in July, second week in August director of communications for the New York Archdiocese; secretary to Cardinals Terence Archbishop O’Brien, 68, to the position after accepting the resignation of 76-year-old Cardinal and last week in December by the Keeler. Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Cooke and John J. O’Connor of New York; 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. 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Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin sworn to secrecy. “The song that was running the rank of captain while serving as a chap- Mary in Baltimore, which was the first through my head was, ‘(Don’t) Ask Me No lain in the Army from 1970 to 1973. “I hope MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Catholic cathedral in the United States when it Questions, I’ll Tell You No Lies,’” he said. to bring some of the gifts I’ve gained as a Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) opened in the early 19th century. “Luckily, no one asked.” result of that to the Archdiocese of 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. At a morning press conference with He said he immediately said yes when Baltimore.” BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South Archbishop O’Brien in the historic basilica Msgr. 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LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- comes original, signed letters about issues affecting church life. Although their lives to sharing “the ful,” he said. we cannot publish every letter we truth of Christ, to respond In the final year of prepa- WYD with love to the hatred and ration for World Youth Day receive, we strive to provide a bal- “Only Christ can fulfill disdain for life; to proclaim 2008, Pope Benedict asked anced representation of expressed CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 opinions and a variety of reflections the hope of the risen Christ in young people to learn about on life in the church.We will choose every corner of the world.” the most intimate the Holy Spirit and to trust letters for publication based on read- love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, “Be holy. Be missionar- that God has sent the Spirit er interest, timeliness and fairness. faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. ies,” he said. aspirations into their hearts to fill them Readers may agree or disagree with “Only Christ can fulfill the most intimate Pope Benedict told the with love, joy and strength. the letter writers’ opinions. Letters aspirations of the human heart; he alone is young people that the most Fund raising is under way must not exceed 500 words. All let- capable of humanizing humanity and leading it carefully planned and effi- of the human heart ...” with young adults from the ters must be signed and include a to its divinization,” the pope said. ciently executed programs Diocese of Fort Wayne- phone number and address for verifi- Pope Benedict told young people he knows will not bring people to POPE BENEDICT XVI South Bend who wish to cation.We reserve the right to edit some people suspect Christians of intolerance Christ; a missionary outreach attend World Youth Day letters for legal and other concerns. when they try to share the good news of Christ requires prayer, active partic- activities in Australia. The with those who do not believe, but sharing the ipation in a Christian com- Office of Campus and Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, is not the same as trying to impose a munity and personally shar- Young Adult Ministry will P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN faith on others. ing God’s love with others. have a table with informa- 46856-1169; or e-mail: The world needs young people who have “The effectiveness of mission also presup- tion in the exhibition area of the Joyce Center [email protected] allowed the love of Christ into their lives and poses that the community is united, that all at the Eucharistic Congress at the University of are ready to respond to God’s call to share that have one heart and one soul, and that they are Notre Dame on Aug. 18. ISSN 0891-1533 love with others, he said. ready to witness to the love and joy that the USPS 403630 The pope asked the young people to commit Holy Spirit infuses in the hearts of the faith- JULY 29, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Panel at Notre Dame promotes Natural Family Planning

BY ANN CAREY Mercedes Arzú Wilson, presi- In deciding a correct course of Mercado said. percent of them were aware of dent of the Family of the action, she continued, a person Judith Leonard, who has the newer, more effective Americas Foundation, also had must determine not just whether a taught NFP for over 20 years and Ovulation, Temperature and NOTRE DAME — A member of participated in the week of NFP means is efficient, but more has directed NFP for the Diocese Sympto-Thermal NFP methods. the Pontifical Academy for Life instruction with the two women, importantly, whether it respects of Wichita since 2000, reported About half of those surveyed was one of two speakers at a July but could not join the Notre the dignity of the person and nat- on a test market study in her dio- were interested in learning more 15 program at the University of Dame program because of illness ural law. NFP not only provides cese to see if people wanted to about the new natural methods, Notre Dame on the topic of in her family. efficient family planning without learn NFP and would come to a and over one-third found NFP Natural Family Planning (NFP). Dr. Calva Mercado talked side effects, she explained, it also class. The tagline for the cam- appealing, leading Leonard to NFP teaches couples to identify about the relationship between is ethical because it respects both paign was: “99% effective. 100% conclude that interest in NFP will the fertile days in a woman’s bioethics, NFP and contraception. the unitive and procreative pur- natural. Your body knows.™” grow as more people learn about cycle so that the couple can avoid She said that faulty bioethics poses of marriage. A publicity campaign created its benefits and come to realize or achieve pregnancy. bases decisions on the central The contraceptive culture for the study included print, that the newer methods are 99 Dr. Maria del Pilar Calva value of freedom, and thus any- began in 1960s, she continued, radio, television and billboards, percent effective. Mercado of Mexico is a physician thing that is a free choice is deter- because of the erroneous theory and it nearly quadrupled the num- Leonard encourages other dio- who teaches genetics and mined to be correct. Another that contraception would reduce ber of calls inquiring about NFP, ceses to use the publicity cam- bioethics at the university level. faulty kind of bioethics considers the rate of both abortion and Leonard reported. About 12 per- paign developed for Wichita. She She also serves on the anything that advances science to divorce. This goal was laudable, cent of the callers were men, and may be contacted about that pos- Commission for the Family for be acceptable. but the means incorrect, she said. most callers indicated an interest sibility at (316) 685-6776, or the Bioethics Council of the She criticized those faulty Because the unitive and procre- in NFP for a healthier lifestyle [email protected]. Mexican Episcopal Commission. points of view because “The dig- ative aspects of sexual union and concern about the side effects She and Judith Leonard, director nity of the individual is reduced were separated by contraceptive of hormone birth control pills. of the Office of Family Life and to extrinsic: The person is valued use, the result has been increases A connected survey found that Natural Family Planning for the according to what she has, not in divorce and abortion, as well 97 percent of the people contact- Diocese of Wichita, had been on because she’s a person.” This as an increased rate of infidelity ed were aware of some kind of The July 15 program at Notre Dame a trip to teach NFP in the Diocese kind of reasoning makes people and sexually-transmitted disease. family planning, 68 percent was sponsored by the Office of of Gaylord, Mich., and in argue that it is acceptable to abort Furthermore, this philosophy aware of natural alternatives and Family Life of the Diocese of Chicago for the Missionaries of an unborn child who may have has made acceptable and even 20 percent aware of NFP. Fort Wayne-South Bend, the Charity. The women accepted an abnormalities because her birth commonplace the creation of new However, half of those who were Natural Family Planning Program invitation to include a South would make her parents and soci- human life in a laboratory, with aware of natural methods tended of St. Joseph County and Notre Bend visit at the end of their ety suffer, Dr. Calva Mercado the human embryo being treated to think of NFP merely as calen- Dame’s Center for Ethics and week-long trip. said. like a mere commodity, Dr. Calva dar rhythm, and only about 10 Culture.

to be so open to other Christian denominations and so forth,” notes Musicians gather to reflect on their ministry, SPLASH Father Gurtner. “So I see the docu- ments as related.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 But it isn’t the relationship to the worship together Society of St. Pius X that received exhibits supreme reverence, a media attention in the wake of the members of the assembly can see Junior/Senior High School in quality he would like to see more document. It was expressions of BY SEAN GALLAGHER the face of Christ — not the face Clarksville, Naville volunteered to often in the practice of the English confusion and hurt from Protestants of a performer — calling them to organize liturgies and liturgical Mass. and other Christian groups amid INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — prayer?” Warner asked his audi- music at the school. Father Larry Kramer says that headlines that the pope had said Nearly 3,000 liturgical musicians ence. “This aspect of pointing “I know that when he the church could benefit from they “weren’t real churches” and from across the country gathered beyond ourselves is a critical part (Mooney) gets out of college, greater usage of Latin in general. that the Catholic Church was the in Indianapolis July 9-13 to of the song we need to leave the wherever God takes him, he’s “It is regrettable that Latin has “one true church.” improve the skills of their craft, next generation.” going to remember that (music) ... become unpronounceable to our “It doesn’t seem to me that it’s ponder the relationship of their His effort to form the next gen- and he’s going to do that at what- choirs,” he notes. “That was never saying anything differently than ministry to the broader life of the eration of pastoral musicians was ever parish he’s at,” she said. intended.” what Vatican II said,” Father church and grow in their life of displayed the following night in a Mike Deer graduated from “I love Latin,” says Father Heintz says of the document. “It’s faith through concerts and com- concert of the Notre Dame Folk Notre Dame in 1991 and was in Michael Heintz, rector of St. defining church in a very precise mon worship. Choir at SS. Peter and Paul the folk choir during his senior Matthew Cathedral in South Bend, way, and perhaps that what the The event was the 30th annual Cathedral in Indianapolis. year. A lifelong member of Our but he notes that, as a priest born media people have played up. But convention of the National Warner’s work was not only Lady of the Greenwood Parish in after the , it’s certainly not to suggest that Association of Pastoral Musicians, demonstrated through the young Greenwood, he has put his talents the Tridentine Mass is not part of there’s no salvation outside the commonly known as the NPM. adults’ musical performance, — honed in the choir — to use in his experience as a Catholic. “I Catholic Church for anybody or Many of the people who trav- which was taken in by nearly the parish’s service for the past 16 have no yearning or longing to that they’re all somehow in dark- eled to Indianapolis have been 1,000 people who filled the cathe- years. learn how to celebrate it. I find the ness outside of Catholicism.” involved in pastoral music for dral. It also came through the com- As a member, the choir “just novus ordo Mass perfectly accept- The document says simply that decades. ments of two young men from the touched my heart and (has) given able.” the closest to what Christ intended One of them was Steven Indianapolis Archdiocese who are me a gift that I really can’t put into Father Mark Gurtner says that is found in the Roman Catholic Warner. He has ministered in litur- members of the choir. words,” said Deer, who sang with what he finds disappointing about Church. gical music at the University of A member of Our Lady of the choir at the concert. “It’s just the document on the Tridentine “If I were to say that isn’t the Notre Dame in Indiana for more Perpetual Help Parish in New something that I’ll always have Mass is how it is being depicted in case, then I’d be a fool to be a than 25 years, most notably as the Albany, Geoffrey Mooney will be with me.” the media as Pope Benedict rolling Catholic,” Father Heintz adds. “I leader of its folk choir. a junior next year at Notre Dame, The music that the choir sang back the reforms of Vatican II. don’t think it was meant to be On the convention’s first day, majoring in mathematics and the- was diverse. It included traditional “There is absolutely no ideo- insensitive to non-Catholics, but it Warner, in a keynote address, ology. hymnody and a contemporary set- logical agenda from the pope by does show the ground we have to invited his vast audience to consid- “(Being in the choir) just ting of a poem by Cardinal John doing that,” Father Gurtner insists. cover, quite honestly, in terms of er how they, through their music helped me grow closer to Christ Henry Newman, as well as songs “His reason for doing this is strict- ecumenism. We can’t pretend that ministry, will lead “generations yet and also helped me figure out inspired by Hispanic and African ly for reconciliation.” those different divisions aren’t to come” to an encounter with what I want to do with my life,” musical traditions. The reconciliation to which serious and significant.” Christ, which he said can occur in he told The Criterion, newspaper Under Warner’s direction, the Father Gurtner refers is twofold. Father Bruce Piechocki says a a “life-giving song.” of the Indianapolis Archdiocese. choir seeks to foster unity among First is reconciliation between tra- statement such as this is meant to One way that he suggested pas- “Hearing all of the stories from the faithful’s diverse musical tradi- ditionalist Catholics and the rest of promote not just a feel-good dia- toral musicians do this is to delib- previous choir members and peo- tions. the church, affirming that there are logue, but an honest dialogue. erately focus on Christ in their ple that are in the choir right now, “As much as possible, I wish to different ways to express the litur- “We are coming to the dia- ministry. I think I do want to do something alienate no one,” Warner said. gy. Second is reconciliation logue with this understanding,” he “We must tell the story of service-related after I finish at the “The song from the loft should be between the Catholic Church and says. “And I know it’s hoped that Christ,” Warner said. “The song university.” the leaven for the song from the the Society of St. Pius X, the the other Christian groups that are we pass along to future genera- In between songs during the pew. schismatic group that broke away coming into these various ecu- tions must not be about us. It must concert, Warner acknowledged the “Young and old, left and right, from the church in opposition to menical dialogues will also come point to someone else: the person many parish music directors in traditional and contemporary — the reforms of Vatican II. to the table with their understand- of Jesus Christ.” attendance who helped shape the we consciously strive to become It is the outreach to the Society ings of themselves, not because Warner acknowledged that this musical skills of his choir mem- one as we sing the mystery,” he of St. Pius X that Father Gurtner we want to squabble and fight, is a challenge in a culture that, bers. said. suspects is behind the publication but so that we can start from the with its high value on celebrities, One of those was Susie Naville, of the other document on the truth and we can work towards a often puts more focus on the mes- coordinator of music ministry at nature of the church. growth to a greater understanding senger rather than the message. St. Mary Parish in Navilleton. “They have some theological of the truth.” “Do our musicians know that While Mooney was a student at problems with the church seeming they need to be , so that Our Lady of Providence 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 29, 2007 President, Lady Bird Johnson had long association with Catholics

as St. Dominic, during his presi- BY KAITLYNN RIELY dency. He also occasionally attended Mass at St. Francis WASHINGTON (CNS) — Lady Xavier Catholic Church in Bird Johnson, an Episcopalian, Stonewall, Texas, when he was at died just after a Catholic priest his ranch. He would typically finished reciting the litany of the attend a second, Protestant serv- saints with her family at her bed- ice on the same day, NCNS side in Austin, Texas. reported. This ecumenical interaction Dugger said that Johnson, who July 11 was not unusual for the had a close relationship with former first lady or for her hus- Baptist evangelist the Rev. Billy band, former President Lyndon B. Graham, prayed about a dozen Johnson, a member of the times a day. At a prayer breakfast Disciples of Christ. in 1968, Johnson said, “America Their closest Catholic relation- never stands taller than when her ship was with their daughter, Luci people go to their knees.” On Baines Johnson Turpin. It was several occasions during his pres- Turpin who called Paulist Father idency, Johnson established Robert Scott, a senior minister at national days of prayer for causes St. Austin’s Parish in Austin, such as peace and racial harmony. Texas, and at the University of When President Johnson met Texas Catholic Center, to come to with Pope Paul VI, he asked him the LBJ Ranch when it became to pray for U.S. efforts for world clear her mother was close to peace. The pope did so, and also death. prayed for the U.S. leader’s quick In an interview with Catholic recovery after his 1965 gall blad- News Service July 12, Father der operation. Scott said he has known Turpin When he died, several and her family for 25 years. He Catholic leaders spoke highly of said Johnson attended every first CNS PHOTO/DAVID J. PHILLIP, POOL VIA REUTERS the former president. Communion, confirmation and The Rev. Richard Elwood addresses family and friends at a private burial for former U.S. first lady Lady Bird NCNS ran a story Jan. 23, graduation for her Catholic Johnson in Stonewall, Texas, July 15. Johnson died in Austin, Texas, July 11 at the age of 94. 1973, the day following grandchildren. And when Johnson’s death, that included Turpin’s daughter, Nicole Nugent, quotes from Cardinal John J. Krol was preparing for her confirma- ing his swearing in. NCNS, the precursor to CNS, national shrine was named a of Philadelphia. tion, Johnson invited the whole Like Kennedy before him, enthusiastically followed Luci basilica in 1990.) Cardinal Krol, then president class out to the LBJ Ranch for a Johnson seemed to be popular Johnson’s conversion to The Nugents, who had four of what is now called the U.S. retreat. among Catholics. A Gallup Poll Catholicism at age 18, a decision children, divorced after 13 years Conference of Catholic Bishops, In the shock and confusion in 1963 said nine out of 10 her mother praised as sincere and of marriage. The marriage was called Johnson a “dedicated following the assassination of the Catholics questioned said they serious. annulled in 1979. Now 60, Luci American whose leadership of nation’s first and only Catholic would vote for President Johnson, Luci’s marriage to Patrick has been married to Canadian fin- our country, in years of conflict president, John F. Kennedy, a Democrat, over Republican John Nugent in 1966 was widely ancier Ian Turpin since 1984. Her and controversy, manifested his Lyndon Johnson took the oath of Sen. Barry Goldwater in a presi- covered, as she was the first sister, Lynda Bird, 63, is married deeply held personal commitment office as chief executive Nov. 22, dential election. daughter of a president to marry to Charles S. Robb, a former to the well-being of our nation 1963, placing his hand on a National Catholic News in a Catholic church. Her mar- Virginia governor and U.S. sena- and to the achievement of human aboard Air Force Service coverage of Johnson’s riage at the National Shrine of the tor. rights.” One. Johnson asked for God’s association with Catholics dates also According to the 1982 book Upon hearing of Lady Bird help in performing his duties in back to his vice presidency, when marked the first time a president “The Politician: The Life and Johnson’s death, Austin Bishop his first public statement follow- he met with Pope John XXIII. had visited the church. (The Times of Lyndon Johnson” by Gregory M. Aymond honored the Ronnie Dugger, daughter Luci lifelong environmentalist by say- encouraged her father to pray to ing she was “truly a Texas treas- her “little monks” at St. Dominic ure.” Church in Washington when he “She found and spread God’s was worried about the progress of beauty in the simplicity of wild- the war in Vietnam. flowers and nature,” he said. “In President Johnson was known faith, we trust she is resting in for making nocturnal visits to comfort in the Lord’s garden.” Washington area churches, such

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He of God, everything in his life was GOSHEN — Deacon N. Arthur Harold said Deacon Bleau had a At Sunday Mass following the was truly a man of deep prayer a reflection of his relationship with “Deacon Art” Bleau, 80, of St. lot of respect for funeral, Father and one need only to spend a little the almighty,” Father Smith said. John the Evangelist Parish in the priest who Christopher time with him to sense his close “One would only need to receive Goshen died in his sleep at his res- trained him to Smith, pastor, relationship with God.” one of his great bear hugs and see idence on July 10. Deacon Bleau be a deacon. He “His sincerity had a tribute that Father Smith said he reflected the twinkle in his eye to know that recently celebrated his 80th birth- said of Deacon was read in place on the words of the Gospel, “You Deacon Art loved his neighbor.” day and continued to serve as dea- Bleau, “He was of the homily shall love the Lord, your God, with con until his last days, serving at an individual in his caring could that Deacon all your heart, with all your being, Mass on the Sunday before his who lived, Bleau was with all your strength, and with all death. rather than just never be mistaken.” scheduled to your mind, and your neighbor as Born on May 14, 1927 in preached his give that day. yourself.” Burlington, Vt., to Juan T. Bleau faith.” FATHER JOHN DELANEY “Our parish “The words of the greatest and Benigna (St. John) Bleau, he Father Ed family has been commandment seemed to jump out Deacon Bleau will be laid to rest at moved to Maine where he met and Krason came to blessed for many at me as I reflected on what Long Island National Cemetery, married his ‘beloved Vickie’ know Deacon years with the Deacon Art has meant to me and Pine Lawn, N.Y. Memorial contri- Vivian A. (Levesque) on Sept. 9, Bleau when he became pastor of fatherly care, love, and devotion of for our parish and at the risk of butions may be made to the 1950 in Brunswick. The couple St. John’s in 1990. Krason retired a simple yet exceedingly holy offending the deacon’s humility, I Retirement Fund for the Religious, had three children: a son, David, in 1999, but the two men contin- man, Deacon Art Bleau. 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announced in Washington July 18 New York Archdiocese by Msgr. Martin Krebs, charge says pope to address d’affaires of the Vatican nunciature. Auxiliary Bishop Paul J. Bradley U.N. next spring has been administrator of the Pittsburgh Diocese since June NEW YORK (CNS) — The EWS RIEFS N B 2006. He was elected to the post Archdiocese of New York said it after then-Bishop Donald W. Wuerl was delighted that Pope Benedict was installed to head the XVI “will be addressing the United Washington Archdiocese. “I was Nations here in New York this com- SERVICE HELD AT CRASH SITE IN SAO PAULO truly honored to serve the wonder- ing spring.” A statement issued July ful people of Green Bay,” Bishop 16 by Joseph Zwilling, New York Zubik said in a statement. “Green archdiocesan communications Bay became my new home. Now director, was apparently the first Pittsburgh is my home again,” he official indication that such a visit said. “I love the church of would take place in the spring. Pittsburgh. I love being a part of the Earlier reports only had the pope presbyterate of Pittsburgh once possibly coming sometime next again. I love the people of year. Zwilling told Catholic News Pittsburgh. It is a wonderful church Service July 16 that unnamed — very much alive in Christ.” sources said the pope would be vis- iting in the spring instead of late September, when the new session Catholics to celebrate of the U.N. General Assembly opens, because of next year’s presi- feast of St. Patrick two dential elections. The mid-July days earlier in 2008 news reports on the possible papal trip to New York were triggered by DUBLIN, Ireland (CNS) — comments by the Vatican Catholics worldwide will celebrate spokesman, Jesuit Father Federico the feast of St. Patrick two days ear- Lombardi. He told reporters in lier next year after the Vatican gave Lorenzago di Cadore, Italy, where permission to move the feast day to the pope was vacationing in July, avoid a conflict with Holy Week. that in addition to the planned papal Traditionally St. Patrick and all trip to Australia next summer for things Irish are celebrated March World Youth Day, the Vatican also CNS PHOTO/RICKEY ROGERS, REUTERS 17. However, in 2008, March 17 is looking at other possible trips falls on the Monday of Holy Week next year, including a U.N. visit. An airplane takes off above a group of priests and clergy of different religions as they hold and, according to church law, the a July 20 ecumenical service in memory of the victims of the TAM airlines flight that days of Holy Week and Easter rank above all others, so the solemnity of Archdiocese reaches crashed in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 17. The service was held near the crash site where as St. Patrick must be moved to anoth- agreement with more many as 200 people were killed. er date. When the conflict became apparent, officials from the Irish than 500 abuse bishops’ conference wrote the said at a July 16 meeting with about interests of children who are U.S. Kaczynski urged the church July 10 Vatican’s Congregation for Divine claimants 200 Hong Kong Catholics. “Now, citizens. They also asked the Bush to take action against Father Worship and the Sacraments. The LOS ANGELES (CNS) — The Los the Vatican should consider disclos- administration to stop immigration Rydzyk, saying insults aimed at congregation approved the move Angeles Archdiocese July 15 ing their names.” The cardinal was raids and deportations. The Poland’s leaders were a matter of earlier this year, but it only was announced the largest church settle- meeting with the group to promote Supreme Court and the Inter- government-church relations, made public in mid-July. A source ment of sexual abuse lawsuits to Pope Benedict XVI’s June 30 letter American Commission for Human reported Reuters. at the Irish bishops’ conference date, agreeing to pay more than 500 to Catholics in mainland China. Rights both have pending cases who did not wish to be named told alleged victims a total of $660 mil- The letter established new guide- about the rights of U.S. citizen chil- Catholic News Service that the lion. Before noon the next day, Los lines to favor cooperation between dren of immigrants who are in Pontifical College bishops were “keen to keep a link Angeles County Superior Court clandestine Catholic communities deportation proceedings. Josephinum establishes with the civic celebrations by mov- Judge Haley Fromholz had and those officially registered with ing the feast to the nearest Saturday, approved the settlement, calling it the Chinese government. In the institute for diaconate in this case March 15.” past, some clandestine Catholics Polish priest faces “the right result.” He said settling COLUMBUS, Ohio (CNS) — The the cases was “the right thing to were hesitant to participate in sacra- possible jail time after ments or Masses with bishops reg- Pontifical College Josephinum, the Vatican accepts do.” Los Angeles Cardinal Roger only pontifical seminary in North M. Mahony again offered his per- istered with the government, since controversial remarks donation to make it they did not know if those bishops America, has announced the estab- sonal apology to every victim of WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — A lishment of the Institute for the sexual abuse by a priest, religious, were in communion with the Holy first carbon-neutral See. Cardinal Zen said fewer than Redemptorist priest who runs Formation and Ministry of the deacon or layperson in the archdio- Poland’s largest Catholic broadcast Permanent Diaconate at its campus state cese. “It is the shared hope of 10 Chinese bishops were not in communion with the Holy See. agency faces possible jail time after in Columbus. Father Christopher J. everyone in our local church that describing Polish President Lech Schreck was named the founding (CNS) — Calling these victims, many of whom suf- Kaczynski as “a crook subservient executive director of the institute. for “a new culture, new attitudes fered in silence for decades, may Families, human rights to the Jewish lobby.” Prosecutors in Ordained in 1977 for the Diocese of and new lifestyles that make people find a measure of healing and some Torun, where Radio Maryja is Savannah, Ga., Father Schreck aware of their role as custodians” of sense of closure with today’s report tell stories based, said they would consider served as vice rector of St. Charles the earth, Cardinal Paul Poupard announcement,” he said in a state- behind deportations charges against Father Tadeusz Borromeo Seminary in accepted a donation designed to ment July 15. “Although financial Rydzyk under a criminal code Philadelphia from 2002 to 2004 make the Vatican “the world’s first compensation in itself is inadequate WASHINGTON (CNS) — clause calling for three years in jail and before that was vice rector for carbon-neutral sovereign state.” to make up for the harm done to the Children wearing T-shirts reading for insulting the head of state. The educational administration from The U.S.-based Planktos Inc. and victims and their families, still this “Born in the USA, Don’t take my priest denied making the remarks 1996 to 2002. Since then he has its Hungarian partner, KlimaFa, compensation does provide a mommy, daddy away” talked and insisted he was the victim of been a distinguished professor of will designate part of a reforestation meaningful outreach to assist the knowledgably about deportation to “another provocation.” The sacred Scripture there. His pro- project in Hungary as the Vatican victims to rebuild their lives and to reporters on the plaza at the Redemptorist province in Warsaw grams and retreats for deacons have Climate Forest. Cardinal Poupard, move forward,” he said. Supreme Court July 17, explaining said July 9 it had set up a team to been popular for many years. The president of the Pontifical Council what happens when family mem- make a “proper analysis of the Josephinum also will introduce a for Culture, accepted the gift on Cardinal wants Vatican bers are sent away to another coun- existing situation” after the Wprost distance-learning program in behalf of the Vatican in early July. try. The same day, Human Rights weekly published a transcript of September, which was developed The council and the two companies to reveal Chinese Watch issued a report estimating Father Rydzyk’s alleged statement in cooperation with the National announced it publicly July 12. In that 1.6 million children and adults, to a student meeting, during which Association of Diaconate Directors. the meantime, Pope Benedict XVI, bishops united with including perhaps 540,000 U.S. cit- he also called Poland’s first lady, vacationing in the northern Italian Holy See izens, have had a family member Maria, a “witch.” The British news Alps, sent a message to Italian for- deported since a 1996 law reclassi- agency Reuters reported July 10 Pope appoints Bishop est rangers celebrating the July 12 HONG KONG (CNS) — The fied many minor crimes as that the priest is heard on a tape of Zubik of Green Bay to feast of St. John Gualberto, their Vatican should consider disclosing deportable offenses and eliminated the meeting criticizing the presi- patron saint. “It is an appropriate the names of Chinese bishops who judicial discretion in waiving the dent, his brother and his wife for head Pittsburgh Diocese occasion to express my apprecia- are in communion with the Holy penalty. Others at the event urged supporting limited abortion rights. tion and affection for forest rangers, See, said Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze- Congress to pass legislation such as “The first lady with this euthanasia. WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope certain that they want their work to kiun of Hong Kong. “The names of the Child Citizen Protection Act, ... You witch, I’ll let you have it. If Benedict XVI has named Bishop be marked by a spirit of service, to those Chinese bishops in commun- which would give immigration you want to kill people, do it to David A. Zubik of Green Bay, Wis., be close to the people and to better ion with the pope could not be too judges more discretion in deciding yourself first,” Reuters reported the to head the Diocese of Pittsburgh, safeguard natural resources, which open in the past; otherwise, they when deportation is not in the best priest as saying on the tape. where he once was an auxiliary are a gift of God for everyone,” said would be imprisoned,” the cardinal bishop. The appointment was the papal message. JULY 29, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

career to make a difference in the Lend a HAND to world or in people’s lives,” Svete says. The pace of job activity came as benefit The no surprise to Svete – things have been busy at the Career Center all Franciscan Center AROUND THE DIOCESE year, with the office handling a FORT WAYNE — It’s time again record-breaking 4,600 appoint- to lend a HAND on Saturday, Aug. ments with students and young 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. In partner- BILLBOARDS PROMOTE LIFE AS PRECIOUS, LOVE alumni. The annual Career Fair at ship with Star 88.3, The Franciscan the Joyce Athletic and Convocation Center will be holding its seventh Center also broke records, with 171 Annual Help A Neighbor Drive, or employers and 375 recruiters HAND, to benefit those in need attending. with donations of much needed nonperishable food and personal Joseph Moorman to healthcare items. perform at Sacred Heart “This event has provided a great deal of assistance to our programs WARSAW — Joseph C. Moorman over the past six years,” explains returns from New Zealand to pres- Sally Ley, founder and CEO of The ent “Songs of Praise and Franciscan Center, “we are very Devotion,” a benefit concert for grateful to the staff and listeners of World Youth Day pilgrims from Star 88.3 for their support of our Sacred Heart, Warsaw, on Sunday work on the south side of Fort Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. Wayne. We operate a weekly sack Moorman has been performing lunch program, a food pantry and a professionally since 1985, doing medicine cabinet; with over 1,500 concert, light opera and musical clients every week needing our theater throughout the world. His assistance, this boost from Star 88.3 recordings have made their way is immeasurable.” into homes in each of the U.S. Star 88.3 on-air personalities states, and across each of the seven will be broadcasting live from the continents. following drop sites from 9 a.m. to As part of the concert, songs noon; please note that two of the may be purchased as a tribute to a three sites are new this year: loved one, living or deceased. A • Sonrise United Methodist short tribute will be read by Church, 10125 Illinois Rd. Moorman before each song is sung. • St. Vincent De Paul Catholic The song list includes “Humbly We Church, 1502 E. Wallen Rd. Adore Thee,” “The Lord’s Prayer,” • The Anchor Room Bookstore “Mary’s Little Boy Child,” “Tys and Café, 4530 Lahmeyer Rd. ELMER J. DANCH Maria Nasa Radost,” “St. Joseph’s Volunteers will be on hand to “Life is Precious” reads one side of the billboard and the other reads “Life is Love” are Lullaby,” “Immaculate Mary,” help collect donations of food, “The Virgin’s Slumber Song,” over-the-counter medicine, paper the eye catching messages of billboards erected by the St. Joseph County Right to Life “Gloria,” “Be Not Afraid,” “On towels, diapers, toothbrushes, etc. organization near the Women’s Care Center and in plain view of the abortion facility on Eagle’s Wings,” “You Raise Me Collection trucks will be provided Up,” “O Sanctissima,” Schubert’s by Citywide Delivery. South Bend’s northeast side. The billboard program is a continuation of the Right to Life “Ave Maria,” “Panis Angelicus,” This year the HAND event is group headed by Tom Gill, president of the group. Members of various Right to Life “Prayer of St. Francis,” “Shepherd also introducing the first annual Me, O God,” “Via Dolorosa,” “You Youth Group Challenge. The rules groups in the city say the daily rosary during their walk near the billboards. Are Mine” and “You’ll Never Walk are simple: local Youth Groups can Alone.” To reserve a song contact start raising cans of food, tubes of Ida List (574) 376-0046. toothpaste, rolls of toilet paper, etc. children to retired folks as well are “One of the reasons that I went into and investment banking, he says. A freewill offering will be taken as soon as possible. They then bring invited to open their home. higher education was because I was “Technology came roaring back, up during the concert. Intermission their total collection to one of the As a coordinator of foreign really excited about the changes and advertising, communications will feature refreshments and many drop sites (making sure to mark exchange in northern Indiana, and working with future teachers to and media were strong.” Hiring silent auction items will be avail- their Youth Group name on each Warren Feece offers students and have an even greater impact on was also up in the field of homeland able for bidding on. Proceeds from box), and the group with the most their hosts a wealth of enriching children.” security. the event will help offset the costs items will win an “End of Summer” opportunities that educate and True to the college’s mission, Starting salaries are up as much of pilgrims attending World Youth pizza party. introduce the foreign guests to the new program is dedicated to as 8-10 percent over last year as Day in Australia in 2008. For more information or to reg- America. Monthly social gather- “serving the increasing population well, Svete notes. Engineering ister your Youth Group for the ings, field trips and optional trips to of English as a second language — graduates received the highest Serrans to announce 60th Challenge, please contact Kris at destinations from Washington, those in greatest need,” says median salary offers at $57,500, (260) 744-3977 or visit the Web at D.C., and New York City to Devetski. “ followed by business ($55,000), anniversary plans www.thefranciscancenter.org. California and Hawaii are also Holy Cross College is now science ($53,000), architecture offered. accepting applications for the ($45,500) and Arts and Letters SOUTH BEND — Plans for a spe- Contact Feece at (219) 921-0114 teacher education program for the ($45,000). cial observance of the 60th anniver- Families encouraged to learn more. fall 2007 semester. For more infor- Thirty-five percent of graduates sary in 2008 of the Serra Club of to welcome foreign mation, contact Susan Devetski, have accepted employment offers, South Bend will be announced at Holy Cross College adds Ph.D., at [email protected] or and another 34 percent plan to the annual reception for priests, exchange students (574) 239-8355. attend graduate or professional religious brothers and sisters on teacher education program schools, according to Svete. Of Sunday, July 29, at the Ave Maria SOUTH BEND — Every year a Council on South Ironwood Drive. group of foreign teens are wel- NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross A hot job market those who were surveyed, 17 per- cent will go on to graduate school The club has issued an open comed to diocesan high schools to College will add a teacher educa- for 2007 graduates invitation to all priests and their be guests in the High School tion program to its growing list of or other advanced education; 11 percent will be attending law associates as well as deacons, sem- Foreign Student Exchange. baccalaureate degree options this NOTRE DAME — A remarkable inarians, religious brothers and sis- In partnership with the DMD fall. The new program, which is 88 percent of the University of school, and another 5 percent med- ical or dental school. ters in the South Bend area. Private High School Program, sponsored by the University of Notre Dame’s class of 2007 gradu- President Ronald Moser, a dea- Saint Joseph’s and Marian high Notre Dame’s ACE (Alliance for ated with plans in place for employ- The quality of Notre Dame’s graduates is reflected in the high con at St. Joseph Parish, schools have witnessed the success Catholic Education) program, will ment or further education, accord- Mishawaka, said, “Serra’s focus is of welcoming foreign teens into prepare elementary school teachers ing to the annual survey of gradu- rate of acceptance into graduate and professional programs. In business, on fostering religious vocations, their schools for a number of years. with a dual license and special ates conducted by the Office of which is the goal of all Serra clubs A $350 per month stipend is offered focus in English language learning Institutional Research. 96 percent of grads were accepted into at least one program of their in the United States. We also have a to host families as well. and bilingual education. The job market has been hot for dedicated program of daily prayer The foreign students have their The new program will lead to an Notre Dame’s new grads, says Lee choice, while 92 percent of arts and letters graduates were accepted. for vocations as well as attracting own spending money and health elementary-level Indiana state Svete, director of the Career Center. new members for Serra.” insurance and are screened and teaching license. It is the 41st “Only 12 percent are still seek- Engineering (93 percent) and sci- ence (87 percent) also had high The South Bend Serra Club was speak English. The love of a home, teacher education program in ing employment. That’s the lowest the first to be chartered in Indiana. a place to sleep and study and meals Indiana to receive state approval. (percentage) in years,” he says. acceptance rates. In addition, about 200 students Today there are nine Serra clubs in at home are the primary require- “There’s a lot happening in edu- “Last year we had 14 percent seek- the state, including the two largest ments. All types of families are cation right now from a national ing at this time, the year before that, (11 percent) have chosen to do one or two years of service rather than in South Bend and Fort Wayne. invited to inquire. Folks with small perspective,” says Susan Devetski, 18 percent.” — EJD children to those with high school- Ph.D., chair of the education Job activity was strong in finan- accepting a job offer. “It’s incredi- age students to families without department at Holy Cross College. cial services, health care, consulting ble in this economy for 200 stu- dents a year to give up a lucrative 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 29, 2007 has also served as Color Corps cap- Serrans and Knights tain of the Father Nieuwland St. Joseph Community Health Foundation partner on dinners, Assembly, Fourth Degree. Other officers elected were the announce activities following: Robert Zelinski, deputy announces $541,949 in local grants SOUTH BEND — Partnerships grand knight; Brian Masterson, create success, and many hands treasurer; Joseph Mauck, recorder; make it easy. John Shanley, warden; Fred FORT WAYNE — The St. • Fort Wayne Rescue Mission Everett, advocate; Jenario Morgan, Joseph Community Health Ministries $2,880 Blessed Katherine Kasper A perfect example was the Archbishop John Carroll Knights lecturer; John Ryal, chancellor; Foundation, operated by the Poor • Franciscan Center, Inc. Award for Outstanding Ron Collins and Charles Slomski, Handmaids of Jesus Christ, $1,500 of Columbus and the Serra Club of South Bend, which collaborated on guards; Art Leinen, Bob Schultheis announces $541,949 in grants to • Healthier Moms and Babies Service to the Poor: and Gerald Patrick, trustees. local organizations to improve $15,000 two spaghetti dinners and raised • Big Brothers/Big Sisters of over $3,000. More than 300 per- Holy Cross Father Charles health and health care access for • IPFW — Dental Hygiene Northeast of Indiana $1,500 Lavely, pastor of St. Augustine the low-income, underinsured Program $950 sons attended the successful fund- • Children’s Hope, Inc. $1,500 raising dinner. Church, will continue to serve as and uninsured in Allen County. • Junior League of Fort • Christ Child Society of Fort chaplain. The St. Joseph Community Wayne, Inc. $1,300 The proceeds will help the Wayne, Inc. $1,500 Knights sponsor Catholic education The council was the fifth to be Health Foundation was re-organ- • Mental Health America in • Community Harvest Food chartered in Indiana on Jan. 6, 1901. ized as an independent Allen County $15,000 scholarships and the Serra Club Bank $1,500 will continue their efforts towards The council’s annual family Foundation in 1998 with pro- • Midwest Alliance for Health • Early Childhood Alliance corn and sausage roast will be Aug. ceeds from the sale of St. Joseph Education $40,000 religious vocation programs. $1,500 On Sunday, July 29, the Serra 19 at the council headquarters in Medical Center to maintain the • Purdue Cooperative • East Allen Family Resource downtown South Bend. Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Extension Service $6,114 Club will sponsor their time hon- Center, Inc. $1,500 ored traditional program to host — EJD 139-year commitment to help • Society of St. Vincent • Euell A. Wilson Center everyone in the Allen County DePaul $25,500 area priests, religious sisters and $1,500 brothers and area seminarians with Lehner installed as Community access quality med- • True Life Choice, Inc. • Fort Wayne Rescue Mission ical care. $10,000 an outing and reception at the Ave Ministries — Charis House Maria Council of the Knights of faithful navigator • YMCA/Youth Service $1,500 Bureau Branch $5,000 Columbus on South Ironwood SOUTH BEND — John J. Lehner Unrestricted funds • Franciscan Center, Inc. Drive beginning at 2 p.m. was formally installed as faithful • YMCA of Greater Fort $1,500 • AIDS Task Force $9,000 Wayne $16,000 Then on Aug. 18, the Serra Club navigator of the 10-council Father • The Guardian Angel Society of South Bend and the Fort Wayne Julius A. Nieuwland Assembly, 4th • Allen County Council on $1,500 Aging $25,000 club will participate in the diocesan Degree, Knights of Columbus at a Schneider Fellowship: • Homebound Meals, Inc. Eucharistic Congress at the colorful installation in the auditori- • Allen County Department of $1,500 Health $55,195 • Children’s Autism Center, University of Notre Dame. um of the Santa Maria Council. • Interfaith Hospitality Both clubs will have a com- Lehner was the 43rd navigator • Allen County Department of Inc. $2,000 Network of Greater Fort Wayne, Health $4,500 • East Allen Family Resource bined display of Serra artifacts that of the assembly, which is one of the Inc. $1,500 will highlight the many programs largest in Indiana. Although the • Cancer Services of Northeast Center, Inc. $2,000 • International House, Inc. Indiana, Inc. $32,500 • IPFW — Personal & conducted by the two organiza- assembly was originally estab- $1,500 tions. lished in 1904 as the South Bend • CANI — Community Action Professional Department $2,000 • Mustard Seed Furniture of Northeast Indiana, Inc. $8,500 • Visiting Nurse & Hospice One of them will be a huge wall Assembly, it was reorganized in Bank $1,500 display of the 19 missions founded 1943 when it adopted the name of • Catholic Charities $25,000 Home $2,410 • The Salvation Army $1,500. • Catholic Charities $20,000 on the California coast by Father Father Julius Arthur Nieuwland, • The Society of St. Andrew, Junipero Serra, the Franciscan then the pastor of Sacred Heart • Catholic Charities $15,000 Burn Care and Prevention Inc. $1,500 • CTN — Community priest after whom the clubs were Church on West Thomas Street and Restricted Fund: • Wellspring Interfaith Social named. This rare display is the a professor of organic chemistry at Transportation Network, Inc. Services, Inc. $1,500 $40,000 property of the South Bend Serra the University of Notre Dame. • Allen County Juvenile • YWCA of Fort Wayne Club. — EJD Father Charles Herman, associ- • Easter Seal ARC of Firesetters Task $5,000 $1,500 Northeast Indiana, Inc. $20,000 ate pastor of Holy Family Church, • Public Safety Foundation of celebrated the Mass. Indiana • Fort Wayne African- Northeast Indiana, Inc. $50,000 Santa Maria Knights elect American Cancer Alliance, Inc. officers, plan roast Master of the 4th Degree Robert $27,600 Lynch, of Indianapolis, conducted • Fort Wayne Clubhouse, SOUTH BEND — South Bend’s the installation ceremonies. (Carriage House) $30,000 first and oldest Knights of Other officers installed were the Columbus Council, known as following: James R. Berger, cap- Santa Maria Council 553, has tain; Stephen Elek, Jr., admiral; reelected Kevin Large as its grand Kevin Large, pilot; Raymond knight for the forthcoming year. Sommer, comptroller; Larry Landy, He along with other elected offi- purser; William C. Wright, scribe; cers were officially seated July 1. Charles Baumgartner, Jr., Joseph Large has served in many capac- Ortega and William G. Walmsley, ities to lead the council in a spirited sentinels; Thomas Arata, Thomas program of Catholic activities. He A. Lesniak and William E. Szajko, trustees. — EJD JULY 29, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 9 Sister professes final vows as a Sister of the Holy Cross

BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC

NOTRE DAME — Sister Amy Cavender will never forget July 21, 2007. In the presence of her parents, other family members, friends and members of the Holy Cross family from around the world, she consecrated herself to God forever as a Sister of the Holy Cross at a beautiful liturgy in the Church of Our Lady of Loretto at Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame. She made her final commitment to live the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Everyone was moved when at the closing of the ceremo- SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC ny all the professed Sisters of the The congregation applauds Sister Holy Cross stood and promised to Amy, left, after she professes her time to relax . . . “live and die” with her. perpetual vows. Ghanaian sister, Sister Amy’s journey to Holy Margaret Mary Nimo, seranades Cross is an interesting one. When her with her drum. she began her graduate studies at the University of Notre Dame, lit- It wasn’t that I was against the tle did she know she would even- idea, but I had never thought about tually become a Catholic and a it!” THE GALLEY member of a religious community, From that day on she could not but God is full of surprises. stop thinking about it. Finally, she Famous Fish & Seafood Sister Amy was born in Del got up enough courage to talk Rio, Texas. About her religious about her desire with a friend who CASA Chicken & Steaks background, she says, “I was is also a Holy Cross priest. He Voted “Best” Italian since 1977 raised as an evangelical Protestant, encouraged her to do some investi- Banquet Facilities with no formal denominational gating and put her in touch with - FORT WAYNE - affiliation, though my parents were one of the sisters he knew at Saint Casa D’Angelo Open 7 Days a Week! raised in the Reformed Church. I Mary’s. From that time on, she 260-745-7200 had contact with a number of dif- took advantage of “Come and 3402 Fairfield Avenue ferent churches because we moved See” opportunities and got to v frequently during my early child- know the sisters and began a seri- Casa! Ristorante hood, but I never once thought I ous process of discernment. 622 North 13th Street • Decatur • (260) 724-8181 260-436-2272 might one day be a member of the On Aug. 15, 1999, she was Roman Catholic Church.” welcomed into the candidacy pro- 7545 W. Jefferson Blvd. That all changed during her gram of the Sisters of the Holy v undergraduate days at Gustavus Cross. Casa Mare Adolphus College, a small After her year as a candidate in 260-483-0202 Lutheran school in southern South Bend, Sister Amy was then 4111 Parnell Avenue Minnesota where she was chal- a novice for two years in the con- lenged to own her own gregation’s novitiate formation v Christianity as a young adult. program in Los Angeles and made Casa Grille In her search for a permanent her initial profession in July 2002 260-490-4745 church affiliation and a conviction in Ventura, Calif. She then spent 411 East Dupont of Catholicism’s intellectual coher- 20 months in Jinja, Uganda, East v ence, she discovered in herself a Africa, where she taught at the strong attraction to the sacraments Queen of Apostles Philosophy Casa Grille and the liturgy. She was open to Centre. After this apostolic experi- Ristorante Italiano the spirit and declared, “I was ence she returned to Saint Mary’s 260-969-4700 determined to enter the Catholic where she is currently an assistant 6340 Stellhorn Road Church my first year of graduate professor of political science at school. And, as if in confirmation Saint Mary’s College. of that choice, the two programs Sister Amy is grateful to be that best suited my interests and ministering in an area where there offered me the best financial aid are so many sisters, brothers and packages were Loyola and Notre priests of Holy Cross. This con- Dame.” cept of a Holy Cross family made She chose Notre Dame. In her up of priests, brothers and sisters first semester she got involved in was a great desire of the congrega- the RCIA program and was tion’s founder, Father Basil received into the Catholic Church Moreau, who will be beatified on in April 1991. Sept. 14, 2007, in Le Mans, Amy enjoyed her life at Notre France. Sister Amy in her dedica- Dame. She liked her studies, and tion to Holy Cross is a true daugh- her work as a teaching assistant ter of Father Moreau. was fulfilling, but down deep she still was looking for something more. However, at the time she did The Congregation of the Sisters of the not name it as “religious life.” Holy Cross is an international com- That all changed when a good munity of women religious locat- friend of hers, who was discerning ed at Saint Mary’s in Notre Dame. a vocation, invited her to accom- Founded in 1841 in Le Mans, pany her to a final profession cere- France, the congregation numbers mony at Saint Mary’s in the more than 500 members world- Church of Our Lady of Loretto. wide and has sisters ministering in Later her friend asked her if she the United States, Mexico, Brazil, had ever thought about religious Peru, Uganda, Ghana, Bangladesh life for herself. and India. Amy said, “My immediate For information go to Expires 2/13/07Expires 8/31/07 Expires 2/13/07Expires 8/31/07 response was to laugh and say no. www.cscsisters.org. 10 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 29, 2007 A wish fulfilled She wanted to be just like her Aunt Dorothy, and look what happened ...

BY MARK WEBER earth — to heal and walk on, to mission, which began as a part- Dottie Carpenter, a give and forgive, to assist and look time assistant to Aunt Dorothy, so member of St. Mary for the next need. this spring saw things wind down Parish, Fort Wayne, FORT WAYNE — When Dottie Dottie Carpenter sees herself as at the closet and concluded with an Carpenter was a little girl, she had who has given a a “charity broker.” What she appreciation banquet for volunteers quarter century of tremendous admiration for her received was given to her because on June 29. Aunt Dorothy, who was a generous she knew who needed it, so she Odds and ends left at St. volunteered service and caring person who helped oth- saw no need for markup or paper- Patrick’s were given to another as director of St. ers in any way she could. These work, which was held to a mini- local charity, and Dottie Mary’s Clothing acts of kindness so influenced mum. Dottie preferred a handshake announced that she was ready for a Bank and St. Dottie that eventually she began to or a blessing to a receipt. long rest, and then added, “but I do Patrick’s Closet, take food to people’s homes and The search for a new location think it would be cool to be a vol- holds one of the last helped others in small ways when led only to more dead ends and unteer at the Embassy Theater.” items left at the the needs arose. then came a call on heaven’s hot- Closet, which closed Dottie’s frequent visits with her line. Jean Streicher, from St. on June 30. Aunt Dorothy, who was a parish- Patrick Parish, called with the mes- ioner at St. Mary’s in Fort Wayne, sage that Father Jim Koons was led to Dottie’s becoming a volun- open to the idea of having the teer at St. Mary’s clothing bank. In clothing bank at St. Patrick’s. MARK WEBER reward for her unpaid efforts, Dottie was elated when Father Dottie was asked to become direc- Koons said that she could have the tor of the clothing bank in 1992. entire first floor of the vacant In the fall of 1993, with the school. It was everything she need for winter clothing looming, wanted; well lighted classrooms, the unforgettable fire that restrooms and plenty of parking. destroyed St. Mary Church set the The clothing bank now became future of the clothing bank in St. Patrick’s Closet, assisting an another direction. average of 100 families per week As all activities at St. Mary’s that received baby clothing, baby underwent recovery, the clothing formula, baby beds, books, cloth- bank set up temporary quarters in a ing, household accessories, games, basement room a block away from toys and miscellaneous items. St. Mary’s, but after a new church Dottie, with her legion of vol- was in place, Father Tom O’Connor unteers, built a Christmas gifts pro- announced that the clothing bank gram, which eventually provided would be discontinued. presents for nearly 1,000 children. For Dottie, this news was an Although it was known as St. unwelcome fallout of the fire. She Patrick’s Closet, Dottie Carpenter knew that the needs of her clients emphasized that most of her volun- would not be discontinued with a teers and contributors were from sudden announcement. every part of Fort Wayne and some The search for a new location from Ohio and represented a vari- was difficult and included barriers ety of faiths. that conflicted with Dottie’s for- After 24 years of helping oth- mula for charity, which followed ers, 13 years at St. Mary’s and 11 as closely as possible the example at St. Patrick’s, Dottie could no of our Savior when he was on longer be a full-time director of a JULY 29, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 11

TOUR DIRECTING: A DREAM JOB FOR SENIORS Baby boomers are reaching the age of retirement and it’s a great time to do the things they’ve always wanted to do. For many, this means experiencing different places and cultures. What if that pas- sion for travel could be changed into a second career? Being a tour director can do just that, providing the opportunity to Senior Spirit see the world with the flexibility to work whenever you want. There’s no place like home at Villa of the Woods

BY JENNIFER MURRAY When residents want to be social, they can come to the activity room or sit by the fire- FORT WAYNE — No work. No place and find someone to talk to cooking. No cleaning. No laun- or play a game with. It is always dry. These are just a few of the easy to find a friend there. many benefits of living at Villa of But when they need to be the Woods, a retirement center alone, they can go to their private that developed as one of the room or take a walk. They have a many programs of Catholic variety of activities sponsored by Charities. the facility that they can enjoy For three residents — Jeanette such as the Diner’s Club for McArdle, Sandy Rhoades and those who want to sample the dif- Nancy Bartlett — the Villa of the ferent restaurants each month. Woods has been home for 20 And of course, there is Bingo, a years or more. big favorite of Sandy’s. You might expect that in 20 But these are independent peo- years, these three women have ple with their own chosen sched- seen a lot of changes taking place ules. When asked to describe a at the Villa. And they have. typical day, they didn’t have one. In February 2001, remodeling Their days are as varied as their and an expansion began. Nancy personalities because they have can still remember how excited the freedom to decide how they she was on the day of the ground- spend those days. breaking. She was part of the Yet there is a feeling of safety “crew” that took the first shovel- and security, of well-being, for fuls of dirt out of the ground so the residents. For both Sandy and the construction could begin. Jeanette this is an important Nancy took her role very seri- issue. There is a comfort here at ously, especially because she was Villa of the Woods that not all holding one handle of a double- senior citizens experience. JENNIFER MURRAY handled shovel, and on the other Unlike many retirement com- side was none other than Bishop Jeanette McArdle, Sandy Rhoades and Nancy Bartlett have resided at Villa of the Woods in Fort Wayne for 20 munities, Villa of the Woods does John M. D’Arcy. Nancy remem- years. Operated through Catholic Charities in Fort Wayne, Villa of the Woods provides residential housing, not require a down payment or an bers she started shaking a little. meals and planned activities for independent seniors and offers a room and board assistance program. endowment, and the rates are “I was so nervous because affordable so that senior citizens bishop was on the other side, but improvement, at least for most of husband put together one year, branch and a shopping center. can live with the dignity they he said it will be all right, them. Nancy admits to missing which is still remembered with Because Villa of the Woods is deserve without the overwhelm- Nancy.” Together they dug into the camaraderie that came with happiness. not a nursing home but a retire- ing costs normally associated the ground and scooped out the sharing the bathroom with the Of course, residents form ment facility, the residents main- with independent living facilities. soil. other ladies. But she has adjusted strong friendships with each other tain their independence. They Nancy, Sandy and Jeanette The residents were very much and overall she is very pleased also. Jeanette and Sandy arrived take walks on their own whenev- have lived here for 20 years. the active par- with the within one year of each other. er they want. They do volunteer They could choose to live else- ticipants of this changes. Sandy says, “We are like sis- work and go to their own church- where. They stay. Not because of construction One thing ters” and they have been from es. They are free to come and go, the wonderful meals someone project. The One thing that hasn’t that hasn’t nearly the beginning. When they and yet they know they are not else cooks or the laundry some- Villa of the changed so are not doing needlepoint and completely alone. one else washes. Well, maybe Woods changed so much in the much in the past crocheting, they love to walk out- Jeanette likes to know there that’s part of it. But there is really belonged to 20 years is the side. are people there to help when she only one reason they have chosen them and they staff. The Villa of the Woods is needs it, but she loves her inde- to stay at Villa of the Woods for wanted to over- past 20 years is the staff. Surprisingly, located across from Bishop Luers pendence too. “I can go to my so many years. see things. many of the High School. Within walking dis- room when I want or come talk They’re home. They became faces that greet- tance, they have a park, a library to others when I want.” known to the Surprisingly, many of the ed these three construction women when workers as faces that greeted these they first arrived “sidewalk 20 years ago are supervisors.” still there. And the resi- three women when they “Employees  Villa of theWoods dents even become part of chose the color first arrived 20 years ago your family,” Senior Residential Living of paint for Nancy said. their rooms. It is easy to •Private Room and bath with 24 hour staffing When it was are still there. see how true all said and that is as the res- •Meals, laundry, housekeeping included in done, the facili- idents interact ties had an with the admin- the affordable monthly fee. improved istrator, Cheryl Take an online tour at kitchen, a larg- Smith, who •Medicaid accepted er patio, a nice activity room, a knows them so well. 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BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC bothered her immensely. Thus was planted the seed her of life- time quest to fight racism. SOUTH BEND — The charism Sister Marita entered the of St. is to work Sisters of St. Francis in 1931. with the poor. Sister Marita When asked what she would like Stoffel, a Sister of St. Francis of to do for her ministry, she said Perpetual Adoration, has dedicat- she wanted to be a cook. Not ed her life to promoting justice granted her wish, she was soon and eradicating the poverty of sent out to teach. Like so many being uneducated. At 93, full of of her peers at that time, she con- energy and spirit, she continues tinued to minister while taking this work by teaching adults; college classes and eventually especially those who seek to get received her doctorate from their GED or improve their basic Purdue University. Afterwards reading, writing and math skills. she landed a position at Sister Marita’s education cen- Marquette University in ter is located in the old St. Milwaukee where she received a Augustine rectory on Thomas government grant to develop a Street in South Bend. She can be conceptual education program in found there between 9 a.m. and 3 the public schools. p.m., Monday through Friday. After eight years in Some often question her presence Milwaukee, she came to this area in this rough part of town. To this hoping to get her program into the concern she responds, “One of inner city public schools of South my students from the neighbor- Bend. Many stumbling blocks hood was murdered, and I had to were put in her way so she decid- decide whether or not I was ed to start her own school. Thus in going to be scared.” Her decision 1969 was born the Primary Day was that she wasn’t. She wants to School. It was a three-year private be where her services are most school for “bright children who needed and accessible. failed,” for those “written off” by SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Her story is captivating. Born the public schools. Sister Marita Stoffel, a Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, is shown with a student at the Center for in Huntington, Sister Marita was She was offered space, rent Learning in South Bend, located at St. Augustine Parish. the eldest of nine children. Her free, on the second floor of parents were third order school building in St. Stephen’s progress of the children that he back in the same neighborhood want to sit around in a rocking Franciscans and helped serve Parish. With little or no money took out his wallet and wrote her where she then began her adult chair all day.” soup with Venerable Solanus and a lot of faith, she began with a check for $1,000. She is quick education program where she has One can be sure that she does Casey, a Capuchin priest noted 30 students she recruited by to add, “The diocese has sent me been ever since. There she has not spend much time in a rocking for his work with the poor. knocking on doors in the neigh- $1,000 every year since to help helped many people who would chair. She is too busy doing the “I actually shook his hand,” borhood. “By November all of support my ministry.” otherwise be trapped in the Lord’s work and helping people she says proudly. them could read,” she says with After 15 years of operation, poverty of illiteracy. improve their lives. While very young she was twinkle in her eyes. the Primary Day School closed in When asked what gives her Anyone wishing to help or quick to figure out that no black One time Bishop Leo Pursley 1986. The next year she went the most satisfaction in her min- find out more about her program people were allowed to live in came to see what she was doing home to take care of her aging istry, she declares, “I want to help can call St. Augustine Parish at Huntington. They could work and was so impressed by the parents, and a year later she was people who need help. I don’t (574) 234-7082. there, but not stay overnight. This Our Lady of Hungary alumni dedicate legacy walkway

BY JENNIFER OCHSTEIN ize the a new OLH Alumni according to Jaques, who helped focus is the school. Association as well as the walk- organize the event and is a mem- “It has an enrollment of about way, said the group is still tally- ber of the alumni committee. 100, but the association has given SOUTH BEND — Tom Mauro ing how much it raised from this “After the turnout at the the school a shot in the arm,” wants to help other kids have the latest fund raiser. reunion, we decided to keep it Jaques said. same experience he did. Our Lady of Hungary Catholic going and keep all the connec- Richard added that enrollment And seemingly some of the School alumni can’t forget the tions,” said Kristi Richard, anoth- is now growing. best times he had were when he past. er member of the alumni commit- She said Bishop John M. was a student at Our Lady of “We want to give back what tee. D’Arcy saw the turnout last year Hungary (OLH) Catholic School. they gave to us,” said Gail And while keeping those con- for the reunion and was The 1955 graduate recently trav- Laskowski, a member of the nections is important to them, it’s impressed and supportive. eled from DeWitt, Mich., to help OLH Alumni Association com- paramount, they said, to support Worries that the school might dedicate a Legacy Walkway in mittee. the school and parish in a tangi- close gave alumni motivation to front of the church. Last year OLH graduates ble way, which is why they help out. Alumni purchased personal- organized a reunion at the school decided to form the OLH Alumni Tom Mauro said, he wouldn’t ized bricks for the walkway and for several graduating classes. Association. have missed the Legacy Walkway landscaped the area around it. When all was said and done, The reunion raised more than dedication, even if he did have to Tassie Jaques, who helped organ- more than 600 alumni attended, $6,000 for the school last year, JENNIFER OCHSTEIN travel over 170 miles to get to Father Lawrence Teteh, CSSp, pas- South Bend. tor of Our Lady of Hungary Parish, A high school teacher for 35 St. Paul’s Retirement Community South Bend, blesses the Legacy years and now retired for seven, BREAKFAST Walkway at the church, donated Mauro said of all the places he CLUB by the Our Lady of Hungary taught, students at OLH not only Alumni Association. learned tangible ABCs, but they Join us Thursday, Now Accepting New Residents also learned something else. August 9, 2007 No Experience Necessary! “I had polio,” Mauro at 9:00 a.m. according to the OLH Web site. explained, who bought five v And along with the Legacy bricks for the Legacy Walk for Call Today! Walkway fund raiser and future various family members. “And Featuring Don’t you and your family deserve the best? (574)-299-2250 fund raisers, the alumni associa- they never let me know I was a Charlie tion hopes to help the OLH con- cripple. I made something of gregation keep the school and myself because of the love of the Adams parish around for a long while. parish.” St. Paul’s Celebrates 25 Years of Caring for Our Community! ••• “This is a way to remember He added later, “If I can help Call for Affiliated with the past and the future,” other kids have the same kind of Reservations St. Joseph Regional Laskowski said of the Legacy experience I did, it will be worth 574-299-2250 Medical Center Walkway. it.” Jaques said while the alumni 3602 South Ironwood • South Bend association will benefit both the parish and the school, their main JULY 29, 2007 BACK TO SCHOOL 13

Back-to-school

Diocesan Catholic schools ‘Light the Way’ through faith and knowledge

BY FATHER STEPHEN KEMPINGER, CSC the Indiana Statewide Testing for drug free schools, library and Sharing instructional strategies Educational Progress (ISTEP). technology needs. between teachers will increase Our students continue to perform So, how are our schools our ability to be the best we can he summer vacation for our better than the state average. Last “Lighting the Way” this year? It in the diocese. students is quickly coming year 83 percent of our students will be a year filled with many I hope this short writing shows Tto an end. Back to school passed both the English/language things. The wonderful thing will the wonderful things that are sales are in full swing. On behalf arts and mathematics tests. The be growth. If you visit St. Pius X going on in our schools on a of the over 1,000 teacher and state average is 64 percent. in Granger you will see a con- daily basis. We invite you administrators, we welcome you No Child Left Behind, the fed- struction site where a new school whether you are a parent, friend to the 2007-2008 school year. eral law that was passed in 2001, will open its doors next year. or parishioner to come and see It is truly our honor to assist requires schools to focus on Holy Cross School continues its how our students learn and grow. you in teaching your children and improvement and mandates that expansion of its addition. St. “Catholic Schools Light the above all sharing the teachings of all schools strive to reach 100 Vincent School in Fort Wayne is Way” highlights the special role Jesus Christ. This year our theme percent on state exams by 2014. studying the expansion of their Catholic schools play in the posi- is “Light the Way.” As our stu- Every year schools are placed school with a vibrant kinder- tive growth of our students. Our dents learn about Christ, they into categories on how they are garten program. Full-day kinder- schools light the way by provid- truly “light the way” with their improving. Our schools continue garten has and will become an ing a faith-based education that faith and knowledge that are to “Light the Way.” Last year 33 integral part of an elementary supports the whole child in developed in our schools. of our schools out of 44 received education with new state stan- improved learning and in leading It is always good to review the highest rating of “exemplary” dards for reading, math, social a fulfilling, balanced and who we are and how our schools improvement. This is a reflection studies and science at the kinder- meaningful life. make a difference in our diocese. of students, teachers and parents garten grade level. Planning for Have a great Last year 13,186 students were working hard to strive for the the future and school improve- school year. enrolled in our 44 schools, which best that our schools offer. ment continue to be a focus for ranks us 15 among the 300 These statistics are very us. school districts in Indiana. Our important for the diocese. Some Our teachers will continue to schools represent multiple cul- would say that we as Catholic focus on curriculum and instruc- tures: 88 percent white, 5 percent schools receive no government tion. In 2000, the state introduced Hispanic, 3 percent multiracial, 2 money, this is false. Each year we standards for each grade level. percent black and 2 percent receive funds from both the state Schools should send these stan- Asian. Eleven percent of our stu- and federal No Child Left Behind dards home at the beginning of dents qualify for the federal free- funds. Even though they are a the year. The ISTEP tests mastery reduced lunch program and text- fraction of what public schools of these standards. Textbooks and book assistance from the state. receive, they are very important curriculum had to adjust to these Many of our students receive to our programs for school new standards. To help us, teach- some form of assistance in tuition improvement. This school year, ers have been working on map- from their parishes or the diocese. our Catholic schools will receive ping our curriculum. Completed For the past six years, the new more than $215,000 from the over the Internet, teachers track word in education has been state for teacher professional their lessons and are able to view accountability. More than ever development that is now required other lessons taught by teachers schools are under the microscope by law. We will also receive more across the diocese. We are com- on how they are improving. All than $1 million in federal funds mitted to not just being satisfied of our schools are accredited under the No Child Left Behind with the minimum standards but through the state and have to fol- Act. These funds are used for to challenge our students to their low the same legal standards of instructional needs of students on levels of ability. We also want to Father Stephen Kempinger, CSC, is the all other schools. Part of those free-reduced lunch, professional ensure that our curriculum is superintendent of diocesan legal standards is participating in development of teachers, safe and infused with our faith and beliefs. Catholic Schools. 14 BACK TO SCHOOL JULY 29, 2007 New jobs bring changes for Elaine Holmes maps uncharted territory Warsaw, Walkerton principals with St. Pius X School

BY DON CLEMMER they just happen to stop by church BY KAY COZAD or here while I’m in my office,” she says. “I think it’s going to be mong the new diocesan GRANGER — Each year staffing fun, and I look forward to the needs of schools around the area principals this year, two of experience of finishing out my them, Mary Ann Irwin of are reevaluated. Teachers retire or A career here at Sacred Heart.” move to a different grade level and Sacred Heart, Warsaw, and Jerry Jerry Garrett comes to his job Garrett of St. Patrick, Walkerton, new principals are hired. St. Pius as principal of St. Patrick School X has hired a new principal this are experiencing a change of pace, in Walkerton after six years as a as they come from work as a year, but interestingly, they as yet professor in the education depart- have no school. superintendent and college profes- ment at Indiana University-Purdue sor, respectively, to embrace the Elaine Holmes has been named University Fort Wayne. the new principal of the yet-to-be- challenge of running a Catholic A native of Indianapolis, grade school. built St. Pius X Elementary Garrett’s experiences as a foster School. She and husband Larry This challenge was something child instilled in him a concern Mary Ann Irwin deliberately have been parishioners there for for the care of children. He is the past eight years, and she sought. After four years as super- interested in education and psy- intendent of Mount Pleasant comes to the position with the chology, having nearly completed heart and the experience for this Township Schools in Yorktown, a second masters in counseling Irwin was ready for a change, as new adventure. MARY ANN IRWIN and a second doctorate in clinical This 30-year teaching veteran ELAINE HOLMES well as something closer to her psychology. home in Warsaw, where she and began her career at the elementary Garrett brings to St. Patrick a level earning her graduate level Jim, her husband of 42 years, ent. background of experience as a could use the talents of mine to have lived for most of their lives. “I think I’ve held just about teaching degree from Ball State open the school,” she says enthusi- teacher, principal and professor in University. After teaching in the Naturally, she was excited every job there could possibly be both Catholic and public schools. astically, adding, “It’s my parish when the position at Sacred Heart in administration in a school cor- fourth, fifth and sixth grades, school, too!” This includes work as a principal Holmes received her license to became available. It seemed like poration,” Irwin says. in Hammond and in the Father Bill Schooler, pastor of the perfect place to spend a few Along with this wealth of teach gifted and talented students St. Pius X, says “a good principal Columbus area. He worked as an after attending Purdue University. good years on the heels of an experience, education is also a elementary teacher for five years. is critical,” as he oversees the con- eventful career. family affair for Irwin. Six years She, along with two other teach- struction of the parish education On the Catholic side, he has ers, was offered the opportunity to “I’ve been very, very fortunate ago, her husband Jim retired after served as a principal at St. center that will contain the school. to have a lot of wonderful oppor- 37 years of teaching. All four of develop a gifted and talented pro- He is “thrilled” to be working with Stephen School in East Grand gram for the Penn-Harris-Madison tunities to work in education,” their children are now teachers Rapids, Mich., and as a professor Holmes as they prepare through- Irwin notes. She started an admin- and are all married to teachers. School District. She then moved out this year for the August 2008 at St. Joseph’s College, on to become the coordinator of istrative career at St. Ambrose Irwin has 13 grandchildren. Rensselaer. opening of the school. School in Anderson in the Being principal at Sacred Heart the Career Development Options “Elaine is highly respected in Garrett and Becky, his wife of Program (CDOP) where she says Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. also feels like a natural fit to Irwin 34 years, also spent their first year the education community. I have She was then director of adult and because Sacred Heart is her home “teachers teach teachers.” respect for her as a parishioner. teaching at a Catholic school in As her two daughters went off community education at Ivy Tech parish. This gives her a feel for Minnesota. She knows the local school system State College for five years and the parish that will only deepen as to college and Larry was deeply and understands the vision and “Our best years have been in involved in his work, Holmes has spent over 20 years in public she becomes more familiar with the Catholic settings,” Garrett philosophy of the parish. She’s got education. In that time, her jobs the school and builds a relation- returned to advance her education faith, experience and vision. She’s notes. at Indiana University of South have included teacher, principal, ship with teachers and students. Garrett’s wife is a teacher for the right person for this job,” he director of curriculum, assistant “I’m gradually meeting the Bend where she earned her admin- says. istration license. She is also a superintendent and superintend- young people and their families as JOBS, PAGE 15 Ground has been broken west graduate of the two-year Indiana of the present building there where Principal Leadership Academy the sewer and water lines are in Program. place and pouring the foundation Her first experience as princi- has begun. pal was a two-year commitment at Five years ago a parish com- Mary Frank Elementary, followed mittee was formed to address the by five years as administrator of needs of the entire parish. After Prairie Vista Elementary. The past much study, a recommendation three years Holmes has enjoyed was made for a parochial school. holding the position of principal at “The recommendation was accept- Schmucker Middle School. ed by the diocese as part of a When asked why she became broader effort to meet the parish interested in an administrative educational needs,” says Father position of St. Pius X School, Schooler. Holmes says, “Father Schooler The parish boasts the largest approached me after Mass one religious education program in the Sunday and told me he was inter- diocese with 1,200 students viewing for principal for the year enrolled and is developing an before the school opened.” RCIA program as well as address- Following much thought and ing the needs of preschoolers, prayer Holmes decided to seek the teens and adults alike. “Right position. “It’s always been a dream of mine to be on the ground floor of opening a school. I think I HOLMES, PAGE 15

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BY ANN CAREY Berndt told Today’s Catholic faith foundation and a feeling of that he was encouraged to enter security and love. Catholic school administration by She received her undergradu- SOUTH BEND— Chad Berndt is his mentor at St. Thomas School, ate degree from the University of the new principal of Queen of Principal Fred Stump. Berndt is Texas and her master of educa- Peace School in Mishawaka. He looking forward to the opportuni- tion degree from Indiana will lead a growing school of 260 ty to lead Queen of Peace School University at South Bend. Like students in grades pre-kinder- along with the parish’s new pas- Chad Berndt, she is enrolled in garten through 8. Berndt comes tor, Father Daniel Scheidt. the Notre Dame ACE Leadership to Queen of Peace from St. The new principal won’t be program, leading to administra- Thomas School in Elkhart, where idle on his days off, either, for on tive certification and a master of he taught computer classes for all Notre Dame football Saturdays, educational administration. grades for the past four years and Berndt will be in the press box at Principal Bridge told Today’s was sixth grade homeroom Notre Dame Stadium, where he is Catholic that the ACE program teacher. He is a member of St. a statistician for home football has made her more aware of the Monica Parish, Mishawaka. games. mission and vision of the Berndt grew up in Mishawaka In addition to starting a new Catholic Church and the role of and attended Mishawaka High job, Berndt will be starting a new Catholic schools and teachers in School, where he played football. life with his fiancée, since the Catholic identity. She is pleased He attended Earlham College in CHAD BERNDT couple is planning a Dec. 1 wed- ELIZABETH BRIDGE that the majority of faculty at St. Richmond where he also played ding. Adalbert are graduates of the football while pursuing a degree Education program (ACE). He Elizabeth Bridge is the new be near her grandchildren and teaching segment of ACE, and in history, with the intention of presently is enrolled in the ACE principal of St. Adalbert School was encouraged by her educa- thus share this vision. becoming an elementary school Leadership program, which trains in South Bend. St. Adalbert tional mentor in Texas to go into St. Adalbert is located in an teacher. people to be principals of Catholic presently has 138 students and Catholic school administration. economically disadvantaged While teaching at St. Thomas, schools while earning administra- also is a growing school. For Bridge, being a Catholic neighborhood, but Bridge looks Berndt earned a master of educa- tive certification from the State of Bridge is a native of Texas, school principal is a dream-come- upon that fact not as a challenge, tion degree from the University of Indiana. He will receive a master where she was a teacher for 11 true and an opportunity to put her but rather an opportunity to par- Notre Dame through the universi- of educational administration from years, mostly in Catholic schools. Catholic faith into practice while ticipate in the Catholic Church’s ty’s Alliance for Catholic Notre Dame next year. She recently moved to Indiana to providing children with a strong mission to help the poor.

be involved. identity program for the school as “I’m a hands on teacher. After well as an exemplary academic HOLMES staff is in place, we’ll develop a program that is differentiated and JOBS program for staff development. It meets the needs of the academic CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 is the key to the success of the child,” she says. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 school,” she says. Her collaborative style of lead- Don’t forget now,” says the pastor, “there’s not What will the principal without ership will lend itself to the East Allen County Schools. The enough space for our present a school be doing for the next process of opening a new school, Garretts have three sons, one to register for needs.” year? As tuition and curriculum are as she works with others in sharing daughter and six granddaughters. The school will offer two sec- established, Holmes will plan par- ideas and seeking advice. She is In a Catholic setting once tions of kindergarten and one sec- ent-parishioner information meet- grateful to have the opportunity to more, Garrett is optimistic for his the Eucharistic tion of first through eight grades ings, meet with Father Schooler have an entire year to prepare as time at St. Patrick, Walkerton. A the first year, according to Father and attend new principal and poli- she looks forward to administering graduate of the Indiana Principal Congress. Schooler. Subsequent years will cy meetings. the parish vision for its youth. Leadership Academy and trained grow each grade into two sections She is excited about the men- “Everyone is so excited about in school improvement, Garrett Visit the so as not to have an immediate toring program the Catholic school it. We’re anxious to see the struc- would like to see long-term plans negative effect on other area system offers, where she will work ture come up,” she says. “Not too and goals developed for the diocesan schools. directly with Suzanne Wiwi, prin- many people open a brand new school. Following the setting of the cipal of St. Joseph in South Bend. school and have an entire year to He says, “I really see a lot of tuition, enrollment will begin. With Principal Holmes has an excit- prepare. The fact that I have a year potential for growing and develop- Web site: numbers of students will come hir- ing vision for the new school. “I to be in the developmental stages ing this school.” ing of staff in which Holmes will want to provide a strong Catholic is extremely exciting.” diocesefwsb.org

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BY JENNIFER OCHSTEIN Joan Stanley’s tips for a successful school year: GRANGER — Joan Stanley isn’t “Always have breakfast,” she advises. quite sure yet that retired life is for her, but she says it’s time. The petite 73-year-old physical Breakfast is the most important and should be the most nourish- education teacher has taught kids ing meal of the day. at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic School in South Bend for more She says she even thinks breakfast is even more important than than 35 years. dinner. But she doesn’t discount the importance of lunch either. “I think it’s time” to retire, she reflected. “I’m scared of it, but I “They should have good fruit for lunch,” she says, adding that think it’s time. I’m not exactly sure what I’m going to do yet, but people don’t eat nearly as much fruit as they should. I’ll probably do work at the hospi- tal.” Apart from good eating habits, Stanley says students should go to At this point, she’s simply con- bed at reasonable hours. fident she wants to help people. “But it’s scary,” said Stanley, And a part of being able to go to bed at a reasonable hour is not who darts around her home like a spending so much time in front of the computer. woman half her age. “I’ll have been teaching 50 years.” She’ll officially retire after the Instead of spending so much time on the computer, Stanley sug- 2007-2008 school year. gests getting outside and playing. Since her sophomore year in high school growing up in “They should be able to use their body; go out and get their Chicago, Stanley said she knew body’s moving,” she says. “That’s why so many kids are so heavy she was going to be a physical because they don’t get off the chair.” education (P.E.) teacher. She was active in sports at a time when girls weren’t supposed to like sports or even be active. Sweating was seemingly a faux pas. year of teaching, girls and boys “I’ve been there ever since,” But it was the boys who were were separated during P.E. she said. Even her four children always playing the games she because people didn’t think girls — two boys and two girls — all wanted to play while the girls sat could do all boys could do. passed through the halls of St. on the sidelines seemingly looking JENNIFER OCHSTEIN But over the years, she said, Anthony. pale, winded and tired. She want- Joan Stanley, 73, has been teaching at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic society has come to realize that “I like it so much,” Stanley ed none of that. School in South Bend for more than 35 years. She plans to retire after women can be just as tough as said of why she’s stayed at the As a child, her beloved mother the 2007-2008 school year. men. And these days P.E. classes school for so long. “It’s a comfort- seemed out-of-sorts with her. are mixed with both boys and girls able place to work, and the kids Stanley’s mother would try to both playing and learning different are great. It’s just a really good make her sit still and work on her But she had a brother who did- sport of choice was volleyball, sports together on mixed teams. environment.” stitching. n’t think there was a thing wrong though she did play some basket- “The girls are tough, too,” she She appreciated her own chil- “I wasn’t interested,” Stanley with her being a “tomboy,” and if ball. But in the early 1950s, a girl said. dren’s education at the school so remembered. “I’d sit for a half she wanted to play ball he was in college had little opportunity to And, she confided, those tough, much that she often tries to recruit hour, and then I’d be long gone.” right by her side. play organized sports as we know competitive girls “are my kind of others to send their own children. All she really wanted to do was Turned out she was able to them today. girls.” “Kids come out of there know run and play ball. make a career of the activity that “Girls didn’t do that,” Stanley When Stanley graduated col- what they need to know for high “That was my life,” said was always bursting to get out of said. lege, she went on to teach at sev- school,” Stanley said. Stanley, who had a sister who her as a child. So they organized themselves eral different schools in and But school has changed, she acted more like girls of the time In college at De Paul into intramural volleyball and bas- around Chicago and later in Iowa. said. were supposed to. University in Chicago, Stanley’s ketball teams. They played com- During that time, she began to “I think we’re giving them a petitively, but mostly for them- have children of her own and better education now than we ever selves and not on the scale avail- took a few years off here and did,” she said, adding that kids are able to women today. And over there to give them a good start. learning things today she was the years, Stanley said she’s wel- Eventually, her husband was learning in college. “Children are We are Proud to support comed the realization that women transferred for his job to South learning a whole lot more than I are capable of playing sports and Bend, where she taught at Saint ever did.” school music programs! are competitive. 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EDITORIAL An ugly activity tlanta Falcon Quarterback Michael Vick’s recent indictment OMMENTARY Aon federal charges relating to dog fighting enterprises dat- C ing back six years has brought the ugly blood sport into the headlines. And animal-rights activists say the practice is nothing TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Today’s new. It is, in fact, growing in popularity along with other forms Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, IN • 46856-1169 of animal cruelty, such as cock fighting within our diocese, and or e-mail to: [email protected] even dog racing. Dog fighting is illegal in all 50 states and a felony in every one but Idaho and Wyoming. Hopefully many of those devoted ing the evangelistic church I loved, I Finds hope in the to the “Old Mass” who were “piped” would think about all those people at The illegal yet multibillion-dollar activity is increasing away from the sacraments by the siren Mass who were there but not partici- nationwide, partly because it’s glamorized in the entertainment relaxation of calls of agenda-driven extremists over pating. They made me not want to industry in hip-hop, rap and professional sports. Dogs trained the past four decades will take heart come back. for fighting can be worth thousands of dollars to their owners, Tridentine Mass from this remarkable pastoral initia- I dubbed them “pew potatoes” for who sometimes sell videotapes of the bloody matches. As one of 14 sons and daughters tive, rejoin us in our wonderful divine they watched, but weren’t really a part We don’t need to provide the ugly details describing what raised in the 1940s and 1950s by par- worship and begin the long-awaited of it. They really bothered me. Why goes on before, during and after a typical battle. Suffice it to ents who treasured the Tridentine healing process that this gift of our did they even bother to come? But say, hundreds of dogs are either killed or injured so severely Mass, and who have desperately dear Holy Father shepherd has given over time God showed me that that they’re “scratched” from the match. What’s left of their life hoped for the day when they could back to us who at times have felt was the point — they were there. usually is beyond rehabilitation and socialization, so they once again freely express their loving besieged by the excesses of “progres- They came. They heard. either are destroyed by their owners or have to be euthanized devotion to Our Lord in this beautiful sives.” Then God used my own illustration traditional Latin liturgy; I say with all What I have said will be on the to teach me even more. What happens at a local shelter. Many urban animal shelters, including Fort minds of the many as in the next few when you leave a potato alone for a Wayne Animal Care & Control, often are overrun with pit my heart, “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.” weeks the “motu proprio” receives long time and it just sits there? It bulls, the most popular fighting breed. And even though my own personal wider coverage in the Catholic press. grows roots. Yes, and my pew pota- In the of the Catholic Church, it states “animals liturgy of choice is celebrated in the This is just an exciting great sneak toes are hearing God’s word each are God’s creatures. He surrounds them with his providential vernacular, my observation over the peek at what Christ’s new vicar has in week. care. By their mere existence they bless him and give him past 40 years of some very rash liber- store for his flock. Over time hopefully they will all glory. Thus men owe them kindness.” (2416) Recall the gen- ties taken with the sacred liturgy, the D. L. Federspiel grow their own roots and truly be part tleness with which saints such as Francis of Assisi and Philip little personal stamps of individual Fort Wayne of the Mass, of church, of the body of Neri treated animals. Furthermore, “it is contrary to human identity applied by overzealous Christ. dignity to cause animals to suffer or die needlessly.” (2418) presiders, and in some cases, the fla- Ponders pew From the roots springs new life. grant improvisational additions by Marti Trout Vick deserves a fair trail, but he was expected to face a Fort Wayne stern federal judge this week in Virginia not impressed with others, which will now cease to be the potatoes his celebrity status. If convicted, the gifted NFL competitor scandalous distraction that many of us When I was considering coming in the pews have had to tolerate these back to the Catholic Church and leav- could face up to six years in prison and fines exceeding past four decades. $300,000. Hopefully, the allegations against Vick will be untrue, and he will be able to continue his football career. If found guilty, however, we hope the penalties against this pro- fessional sports superstar will not be diminished due to his Ugandan mission trip offers time lofty status. to learn, love and worship Our Catholic education never stops supported the roofing of the church. secure the final panel. The entire Although there are a few weeks before students head back BY KELCI SCHMIDT AND STACEY BRANDT to the classrooms, this week’s special section, Back to School, As we neared the mission, we were parish watched and cheered as it was met by hundreds of school children completed. Their prayers for a per- only serves as a reminder of how quickly time passes. hroughout the past 20 years, lining the road who cheered, clapped manent place to worship had finally Soon our young people will be back in school learning the many people from the Diocese and waved palm branches when they been answered, and many people basics and the more complex studies. Our Catholic school stu- of Fort Wayne-South Bend saw us. As we got off the bus, we shouted “chayunyo,” it’s a miracle. dents will be learning about their faith, even taking a part in T have witnessed first hand the love of were greeted with hugs, handshakes We then celebrated the occasion school liturgies, which often acts as a catalyst to prompt our the Ugandan people through three and warm smiles from everyone. with a feast including roasted goat. young people to think about their role in the church — per- priests that were assigned to our At the entrance to the mission After lunch, the school children haps even a religious vocation. parishes: Father Joseph Kakooza stood a freshly painted sign inscribed shared a program of dance and song For the rest of us who have completed school, we may be (Holy Family), Father Robert with the name “Holy Family Parish that they had been preparing for reminded that our education and formation in the faith does Muhiirwa, now bishop of Fort Portal of Sakabusolo.” months. We added to the program not end at confirmation, or with the Baltimore catechism. Diocese (St. Jude), and Father Robert We were asked to sit near the with a couple songs of our own. As Our Catholicism can be vibrant and our holiness enriched Binta (St. Bavo and St. Anthony). altar as the crowds gathered to join we departed for the day, we hugged when we continue to grow in the faith and teachings of the On June 7-24, a group of 22 peo- in the celebration. Despite the pover- each other tearfully as we truly felt church. Our faith is never meant to become stagnant or even ple from seven parishes in our dio- ty and poor living conditions, every- God’s presence among us. worse, lethargic, where one makes no attempt to deepen it. cese embarked on a journey to one was clean and dressed in bright- A few days later, we arrived at the Parishes throughout the diocese offer adult educational Uganda to return that love in a spe- ly colored dresses and suits. Fifty- Kintuntu Mission, where we were opportunities, shared-faith communities, Bible study, spiritual cial way. four baptisms were celebrated to add able to witness the digging of a book clubs and many other opportunities. In the months prior to our depar- to the joy of the day. water well, which was also funded The Eucharistic Congress at the University of Notre Dame ture, we made rosaries out of rope Before the reading of the Gospel, through the gifts of our diocese. will also offer great workshops that will provide catechetical and sold them to raise money for two there was a celebratory procession The mission was very poor and opportunities. Although many have registered, there are still projects supporting the needs of the with about 20 primary school girls had no electricity or clean water some openings in many of the offerings. And what better set- people of Uganda. Through these and a deacon dancing and the entire source. The children all had to walk congregation singing and clapping. several miles each morning and ting to grow in our love of the Eucharist than at the University efforts, along with generous dona- tions from the students and parish- Everyone was so happy to be cele- evening with buckets to collect water of Notre Dame, the university of Our Lady! Register at the ioners of Holy Family Parish, several brating Mass and so eager to hear the for their families from a watering diocesan Web site, www.diocesefwsb.org. other parishes and corporations, and word of God. A similar procession hole, which they shared with the ani- And the diocesan Office of Catechesis will begin its two- contributions from Our Sunday occurred during the offertory when mals of the community. year adult faith formation program, Education for Ministry, in Visitor and Bishop John M. D’Arcy, parishioners left their seats to joyous- The new well is being dug near late August. These classes follow the school calendar, and the we raised over $18,000. ly approach the altar with their gifts. the school for the convenience of the program is built on a foundation of Scripture study and the During the trip, we were blessed Many danced to the front, but when children who will continue to gather four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: creed, by the presence of Father Joseph and they reached the altar, they all bowed the daily water for their families. sacraments, morality and prayer. Additional areas of study two of his friends: Father Stephen in extreme reverence. Participants on the trip included include liturgy, church history, catechetical methods and theol- Kiggundu, a newly ordained priest, During the consecration, as the Carsten, Renee, and Kelci Schmidt, ogy of ministry. It is intended for adults involved in church and Ambrose Ggombya, a seminari- priest lifted the body and blood of Sister Clare Marie Klein (seventh ministry, but for adults also interested in growing in their an. With them, we celebrated daily Christ, instead of the silent reverence grade teacher at Holy Family knowledge of the Catholic faith. Second year courses will Mass and visited mission churches, and ringing of bells that we practice School), Sister Marilyn Minter, Janet continue in Fort Wayne and South Bend, and a new class will schools and health clinics where we in the U.S., the congregation erupted and Shelly Matthys, Inge and Molly begin in South Bend only. Call the Office of Catechesis at shared school and medical supplies, into applause and cheers of joy as Gladieux, Jim and Janet Hall, Kirby (260) 422-4611 for more information. clothing and toys. they welcomed Jesus their king. The and Claudia Falkenberg, Donna The Sakabusolo Mission in joyous attitudes of those gathered Suth, Tamara Crowe, Rebecca Jones, Luwero began the construction of a reminded us that the Mass is truly a Alex Burlingame, Andrea DeLee, Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, church in 1981, but it has stood celebration of and for our Lord. Linda Lemieux, Stacey Brandt, Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael vacant because villagers lacked the After Mass, we walked over to Richard Holloway and Wolfgang Heintz, Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William funds to roof this beautiful place of the church, where members of our Schmidt. The group represented Lester. worship. Some of the donated funds group climbed to the rooftop to seven parishes in our diocese. 18 COMMENTARY JULY 29, 2007 Vaticanstate.va: Navigating the CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson world’s smallest country In this month named for Julius let’s look at something Roman.This time it is the letter to the Romans. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Seven merce, but online shoppers will weeks after Pope Benedict XVI have to wait until sometime in 1.Although the authorship of some epistles is disputed,scholars agree that Romans praised Vatican civil servants for 2008 to order their Vatican stamps THE was written by their work in “our little state, from and coins or books, posters and a.St.Peter. b.St Paul. c.Theodosius. the most visible to the most hid- reproductions from the Vatican den,” the state unveiled its own Museums. VATICAN Web site. In an e-mail message July 18, 2.This is not contradicted by the fact that chapter 16 of Romans writes “I,Tertius,the The site — the new webmaster said, “An LETTER writer of this letter,greet you in the Lord.”Why not? a.Because Tertius is the Hebrew form of Peter. www.vaticanstate.va — is linked exact date for the shopping has not CINDY WOODEN to and works closely with the been set,” but the governor’s office b.Because Tertius is a pseudonym used by Paul. Vatican’s main Web site, www.vat- is working with the Vatican bank, c.Because it was standard practice to dictate letters to a scribe. ican.va, but provides more infor- formally the Institute for the College of Cardinals, it says. And mation about the offices that help Works of Religion, to make sure 3.Dealing with the sensitive issue of following Jewish dietary laws,Romans makes run the state, as opposed to the the site is user friendly and secure the cardinals who have not yet clear that church. for credit-card transactions from reached their 80th birthdays are Officially launched July 19 in around the world. responsible for electing the new a.there is no such thing as unclean food. Italian, English, French, German Oddly enough, the highly effi- pope. b.everyone must keep koshers. and Spanish, the site includes live cient Vatican postal service, which The man chosen by the cardi- c.only fast food is to be avoided. pictures from five webcams. presumably would ship the goods, nals “becomes sovereign of With a click on their computer, does not have its own section on Vatican City State the moment he 4.But,nevertheless,anyone who insists on following narrow rules is to be Internet users can join pilgrims the site, but the Vatican Telephone accepts his election as pope,” it a.expelled from the community. praying at Pope John Paul II’s Service and the Vatican Pharmacy says. The site also explains how the b.castigated as a fusspot. tomb in the grotto of St. Peter’s do. c.respected and allowed to follow their rules. Basilica. A camera high on the The site includes a brief intro- pope generally delegates a portion Vatican hill points toward the duction to the government of of his powers to ensure the smooth dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. And Vatican City State, explaining that governance of the state and the 5.The closing verses of the epistle (16:25-27) are often referred to as the three webcams have been set up it is “an absolute monarchy. The promulgation of laws regulating a.doxology b.requiem c.song of songs on the dome itself: one looking at head of state is the pope, who life for its 800 residents, its St. Peter’s Square, another at the holds full legislative, executive employees and visitors. 6.The person who is to bring the letter to the Christian community in Rome is named Vatican Gardens and the third at and judicial powers.” The state’s courts merit a very in the letter,and is the home of the new Web site, the Between the death of one pope brief description, but the 130- a.Postius b.Phoebe c.Mercury Vatican governor’s office. and the election of another, the The site is set up for e-com- powers are assumed by the LETTER, PAGE 16 7.This verse,“All who sin outside the law will also perish without reference to it,and all who sin under the law will be judged in accordance with it.”shows clearly that a.both gentile and Jewish Christians must by judged for their actions God hears our pleas b.only breaking the law counts as sin c.no evil act is of significance for those who believe. own doom. It stands to reason. is very reassuring. Jesus insists Look at the despair war brings that God’s door is never closed. THE upon affected populations. Look at God always hears the appeals of 8.A major theme of Romans is justification.Where does it state that people are justi- the heartbreak that sin brings upon people. Loving people with an fied by faith alone? SUNDAY people and upon relationships. infinite love, God will give them a.In the first and 15th chapters Abraham realizes the deadly life. He even gives life to sinners, b.only in the Greek translation effects of human decisions, such as if they repent and in love turn to c.nowhere GOSPEL the decisions leading to immorality God. MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION in these cities. Nevertheless, he Reflection 9.Paul announces his travel plans.Where does he wish to go to? asks God for mercy, but beyond a.Spain b.Mexico c.Sicily mercy, he asks God for life. The reading from Genesis, and God hears Abraham, and God the reading from Luke, call us to 17th Sunday of extends mercy. This is the second, approach God in full confidence 10.Most scholars agree that the letter to the Romans was written in this Greek city by and most consoling point. that our pleas will be heard. It is an isthmus: Ordinary Time For its second reading, the particularly comforting when we a.Corinth b.Sparta c.Athens church presents a reading from the turn to God after sinning. If we Lk 11:1-13 Epistle to the Colossae. The reject our sins, and instead turn to 11.This epistle was composed during a period of 90 days during these years: God, our sins will be forgiven. The Book of Genesis is the Christians of Colossae were no a.BC 30 to 31 different from other Christians in It is all a beautiful thought, but source of this weekend’s first the Christians of Colossae give us b.56 AD to 57 AD story. As with other passages in the Roman Empire’s c.102 AD to 103 AD Mediterranean world or the first evidence, as if we need any, that this marvelously profound reli- our instincts and all around us can gious book, the story of Sodom century AD. To them, the Christian faith was be very difficult to overcome. 12.This was right before Paul’s planned trip to and Gomorrah sadly so often is Nevertheless, we can overcome overwhelmed by arguments about new. In the face of such an over- a.Alexandria whelming pagan culture, following sin and all that brings sin. Why? If b.France where these cities actually were in we are sincere as believers, Christ Middle Eastern geography millen- this faith was a challenge indeed. c.Jerusalem Encouraging them, this epistle is in us, with strength, insight and nia ago or even if they existed. power. He will show us the way. All this debate is unfortunate, reminds the Colossian Christians 13.The letter clearly demonstrates this fact: that in Christ they died to the cul- He will sustain us. He will take us even if at times it is fascinating, to the very place of God. He will a.There was already a Christian community in Rome before Paul because it completely sweeps by ture and to their own instincts. went there. Baptism drowned their sins and keep us safe forever. the religious truths that after all are b.Peter had become the first bishop of Rome and established a what Genesis is all about. their weakness before the pres- gentile church. In this reading, Abraham, sures of their surroundings and of regarded as the father of the their nature. In baptism, they died, c.The Romans were actually more tolerant of Jews than the Hebrew race, appears, but impor- but they also rose to life in Christ, READINGS Muslims. tantly God is with Abraham and with its eternity and strength. Sunday: Gn 18:20-32 Ps 138:1-3,6-8 literally conversing with Abraham. St. Luke’s Gospel supplies us Col 2:12-14 Lk 11:1-13 14.The community Paul wrote to was The topic is the vice in the two with the last reading. It is the Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34 Ps a.of mixed gentile and Jewish elements. cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. beautiful revelation of the Lord’s 106:19-23 Mt 13:31-35 b.the only purely Jewish church in the Old World. Prayer. No prayer is more loved by God, the just, insists that this vice Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28 Ps c.converted from the Muslim faith. will result in a divine retribution Christians, now and throughout 103:6-13 Mt 13:36-43 on the people of these cities. Christian history. Each verse is Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35 Ps 99:5-7,9 15.The canonicity of Romans Abraham pleads instead for divine powerfully and profoundly expres- Mt 13:44-46 a.was proven, as a boost to the Spanish, by the conquest of Iberia mercy. The conversation can be sive. The first verse is especially Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38 Ps telling, setting the stage for all the by the Moors. taken as a bargaining process. 84:3-6, 8-11 Mt 13:47-53 Abraham asks that the hurdle be others. Jesus tells the disciples to b.is accepted by the Orthodox and Catholics but not Protestants. Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b- lowered. God agrees. Then address God as “Father,” not as c.has never been seriously challenged. Abraham asks for a further lower- king, ruler, judge or creator. It 37 Ps 81:3-6, 10-11 Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Lv 25:1,8-17 Ps 67:2-3,5, ing. God agrees, and so on. establishes the believer’s relation ANSWERS: with God. 7-8 Mt 14:1-12 Actually, the two important 1.b, 2.c, 3.a, 4.c, 5.a, 6.b, 7.a, 8.c, 9.a, 10.a, 11.b, 12.c, 13.a, 14.a, 15.c points are that humans create their The second part of the reading 19 JULY 29, 2007 COMMENTARY Using reason alone, we can say that angels are likely to exist

Does the Catholic Church still believe in by a throng of angels singing humans, we do not have perfect dience and love or of revolt in angels?,Anonymous “Glory to God.” knowledge. We cannot tell God hatred, and so playing a role in that Angels minister to Jesus after THAT’S what to create or what not to cre- gigantic struggle between good The new Catechism of the his temptation in the desert. An ate. Scientifically, we cannot deny and evil, which forms the central Catholic Church says that the exis- angel strengthens Jesus during his A GOOD the existence of universes beyond drama and raison d’etre of cre- tence of spiritual, non-bodily agony in the Garden of what our modern astronomers have ation.” beings that the Bible calls angels is Gethsemane. Angels seem to be QUESTION been able to detect. Likewise, a truth of faith. The witness of the present at the Ascension of Jesus philosophically, we cannot deny Bible is as clear as the unanimity into heaven. And the say the existence of totally spiritual of tradition. angels will accompany Jesus at his beings, just because we don’t see Angels appear throughout the Second Coming at the end of the them. Father Richard Hire, pastor of St. Bible as messengers of God. In the Rome (d. 99 A.D.) says “the whole world. One interesting theory of quan- Martin de Porres Parish, Old Testament an angel prevents multitude of angels stand and min- Even in the early church, the tum physics suggests the world Syracuse, answered this week’s Abraham from sacrificing his son ister to God’s will.” The theologian speaks of here exists because of a thought. A question. Isaac, an angel speaks to Jacob in a angels. An angel releases Peter and (d. 254 A.D.) says it is thought is a spiritual reality sug- dream, an angel appears to Moses John from prison. An angel tells “part of the teaching of the church gesting a spiritual being with a at the burning bush, an angel that there are certain angels of God Cornelius, the first gentile convert, mind we call God. Along with the Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- appears to the mother of Samson, to look for Peter. An angel tells and certain good influences that spiritual being of God could be an angel appears to the prophet are his servants in accomplishing tions from readers. E-mail your Philip the deacon to take the Gaza other created spiritual beings questions to [email protected] Elijah on his journey to Horeb, and road to meet the Ethiopian eunuch the salvation of men.” called angels. an angel even slays the Assyrian In the Middle Ages, St. Thomas fwsb.org or mail them to Today’s who eventually is baptized. An Nicolas Corte writes “what Catholic, That’s A Good army at the walls of Jerusalem. angel appears to Paul in a dream Aquinas (d. 1274 A.D.) says that, could be more natural than to The Old Testament book of Tobit since God is spirit, it is more likely Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort during his voyage to Rome. An admit that between the human race Wayne, IN 46856. Include your gives an angel the name Raphael. angel even strikes King Herod that he would create other spirits, and God’s throne there is a great The Old Testament book of Daniel like himself, rather than material name, city and an e-mail address Agrippa with a fatal disease. multitude of pure spirits, of ardent or phone number so we can con- names two angels — Gabriel and Father John McKenzie says the things like rocks or physico-spiri- thoughts, endowed with intelli- Michael. tual things like human beings. A tact you if necessary. Anonymity belief in heavenly beings or angels gence and liberty, capable of obe- will be preserved upon request. In the the angel runs through the entire Bible and spiritual God would create spiritual Gabriel tells Zechariah about the exhibits consistency. But some- beings, just as heat makes heat. birth of and he times in the Bible the angel is no Angelic creatures would be a most tells Mary about the birth of Jesus. more than another word for a perfect imitation of God. They are SCRIPTURE SEARCH An angel tells Joseph about the divine communication or a divine required for the perfection of the birth of Jesus, warns him to flee to universe. operation personified. Other times By Patricia Kasten Egypt, and then tells him to return the angelic messenger is a distinct Using reason alone, we can say to Nazareth. After the birth of personal heavenly being. that angels are likely to exist. It is Gospel for July 29, 2007 Jesus, an angel appears to the our faith and the sources of revela- The fathers of the early church Luke 11:1-13 shepherds and then is accompanied speak of angels. St. Clement of tion that show us they do. As Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C: gives Washington Jesus’ teaching about prayer life. The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. neighborhood ‘Little Rome’ identity PRAYING TEACH US FATHER KINGDOM GIVE US EACH DAY BREAD SINS ONE OF YOU BY ANDREA SLIVKA The large amount of religious university became more main- communities wasn’t a coincidence. stream and the number of religious THREE LOAVES ARRIVED BOTHER ME “They were actively invited by in the area and at the university CHILDREN IN BED GET UP WASHINGTON (CNS) — the cardinal,” Father McLean said began to decline. ANYTHING PERSISTENCE OPENED Catholics don’t have to go to Italy in an interview with Catholic About 20 religious communi- SNAKE SCORPION SPIRIT to visit Rome. News Services. ties and a small number of theo- Tucked away in a little section He was referring to Cardinal logical schools still remain in the of Washington, the Brookland James Gibbons of Baltimore, who neighborhood. PRAYER LESSONS neighborhood around The Catholic encouraged the religious communi- The university continues to be University of America is known as ties, including the Oblates, to buy the national Catholic university. DTHREELOAVES “Little Rome” and “Little property near the university in the The archbishop of Washington AANNGN I YARP I Vatican,” according to local legend early part of the 20th century to always serves as its chancellor and and District of Columbia guide- help support the university while it representative to the Vatican. ENSFATHEREUN books. was having financial troubles. At In addition to the university, the RYUBCSP I R I TS Just as the center of the Vatican that time the area was part of the adjacent Basilica of the National is St. Peter’s, the center of Little Baltimore Archdiocese. Washington Shrine of the Immaculate BTEACHUS I NEU Rome is Catholic University, was established as an archdiocese Conception is another focal point OHVWDE I NVOGO founded by the U.S. bishops in by Pope Pius XII in 1939. of Little Rome. About 750,000 1887 to be the national Catholic In the late 1960s, there was Catholics visit the shrine each T I I NKSBLE I DY university. another increase in the number of year, according to Jacqueline HNGATEJODPEF Many other Catholic institu- religious in the Brookland area Hayes, director of communica- tions later moved into the area when the Second Vatican Council tions. EGNEDNANARNO around the university, creating a opened the door for more religious The national shrine, opened in RSNJOKWLNOEE distinctively Catholic culture in women to attend college. 1959, is one of the 10 largest which it’s not uncommon to see a Father McLean remembers see- churches in the world and contains MCK I NGDOMCPN colorful variety of religious habits ing signs posted by the university’s more than 70 chapels and oratories EACHDAYDFSOO in a single day. campus mail services asking sisters that are mostly dedicated to titles About 20 religious communi- to please use their last names while of Mary. The titles reflect the eth- © 2007 Tri-C-A Publications ties for men and women, the on campus because the university nic and devotional traditions of the Basilica of the National Shrine of didn’t know which mail to give to American and universal church. the Immaculate Conception and each of the 20 Sister Ann Jeans. Pope John Paul II named the the U.S. Conference of Catholic In the 1950s and ‘60s, he also shrine a basilica in 1990. With Pope Benedict XVI set to Bishops are all located near the remembers that departments, such Across the street from the LETTER arrive July 27 in Castel Gandolfo, university. as psychology, sought to incorpo- national shrine in Little Rome is the home of his summer residence Father George McLean, an rate Catholic teaching into the cur- the Dominican House of Studies CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 south of Rome, visitors to the new Oblate of Mary Immaculate, has riculum and that the university — a formation house for members Web site could check out the lived in the Brookland neighbor- also provided a forum for dis- of the Dominican order that also villa’s supermanicured gardens. hood since 1956 and remembers cussing changes in the church dur- provides theological pontifical member Vatican police force gets a Like most official government when the area had an even higher ing Vatican II. degrees for laypeople. good-sized page. Perhaps because Web sites, the Vatican City State concentration of Catholic culture “The university was truly a Not far from the Dominican the police uniforms are not as site also includes an explanation and communities. Catholic intellectual center and House is the headquarters of the famous as those worn by the Swiss and history of the Vatican flag and In the 1950s, the area had at that was the heart of Little Rome,” USCCB, which is both the mem- Guards, seven photographs are Vatican national anthem. Of least 50 men’s and women’s reli- said Father McLean, who taught bership organization to which all included. course, there are links to sound gious communities, about a dozen metaphysics at the university. the bishops belong and their public The Vatican fire department files, giving visitors the option of schools of theology for particular As the secular and Catholic cul- policy arm. It is made up of a vari- also falls under the responsibility hearing the anthem in its standard men’s religious orders and 70 ture nationwide continued to ety of secretariats and offices with of the governor’s office, but it ini- marching-band version or the houses for graduate students of the change in the latter part of the cen- staff who carry out the work of the tially did not have its own section much slower, fancier orchestral various orders, he said. tury, the academic approach of the bishops’ various committees. on the newly launched site. track. 20 COMMENTARY JULY 29, 2007 Contraceptive contradictions he Catholic Church remains almost a lone voice in our had wrapped his mouth in cellophane before trying to have age defending the view that contraceptive sexual a verbal conversation with his wife. Tactivity in marriage is wrong. Many young Catholic As Professor Bill May puts it: couples either are not aware of this teaching or simply “A person does not put on gloves to touch a beloved one MAKING SENSE OF BIOETHICS choose to ignore it. tenderly, unless one thinks that some disease may be com- When asked, few can explain the reasons behind it. Some municated. But is pregnancy a disease? And is not the use of BY FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK venture to say that the church opposes sex in general, and condoms, diaphragms, spermicidal jellies, and the like simi- pleasure in particular. Others think that the church wants lar to putting on gloves? Do husband and wife really everybody to have as many kids as possible. Some are even become ‘one flesh’ if they must arm themselves with protec- basic and quintessential human activity of eating. This more cynical and suggest that repressed, gray-haired celi- tive gear before ‘giving’ themselves to one another genital- destructive behavior crosses a real moral line insofar as a bates enjoy being able to stick their intrusive noses into peo- ly?” person freely and knowingly chooses to do it. ple’s bedrooms. The problem here is clear: marital sexuality is actually all Contraception involves this same sort of destructive and The reasons behind the church’s position on contracep- about loving someone totally and unreservedly, giving and contradictory behavior. Unlike the case of the vomitorium, tion, however, are actually a far cry from any of these old receiving totally and not holding back who we are for our- however, sex is an inherently relational activity involving clichés. Among the deeper reasons behind the teaching, the selves. It is a unique language of total self-giving. two people. For that reason, the damage done by engaging church stresses especially how contraception forces us to Contraception, on the other hand, allows marital sexuali- in contraceptive sex as a couple will extend beyond the fab- speak a false and contradictory language to our spouse ty to devolve into a kind of mutual masturbation where each ric of their individual persons and trigger damage at the through our body and our sexuality. pursues erotic satisfaction apart from the total gift of self, heart of that delicate relationship which is their marriage. Because sex is a deeply interpersonal form of communi- and apart from any openness to life. Because of contracep- The choice to use a condom during sexual intimacy cation, we can consider some related examples of personal tion, marital sexual activity slips into a subtle mode of speaks the same contradictory language of the vomitorium: communication to see how the language of our own bodies mutual exploitation — a lifeless, self-focused, needs-cen- the language of trying to have sex, but not really have it; of is violated whenever we engage in contraceptive sex. tered apparatus. trying to do it, without really doing it. One is militating Would it be normal, for example, for a wife to insert Malcolm Muggeridge, the famous BBC correspondent directly against the sexual act itself, violating its inner order earplugs, while trying to listen attentively to, or carry on a who converted to Catholicism late in life, instinctively and harmony by actively flustering its obvious life-giving conversation with her husband? The earplugs bespeak the appreciated how the church was resisting this trivializing of designs. Contraception, thus, always involves an objectively view that, “I don’t really want to hear you and be with you,” the gift of sex by its strong stance against contraception: contradictory language, namely, that of not giving oneself and they disrupt the couple’s mutual communication. “It was the Catholic Church’s firm stand against contra- totally to the other in the face of that innate language of sex If a woman inserts a cervical diaphragm or a vaginal ception and abortion which finally made me decide to which calls for a complete self-giving. sponge while having intercourse, she is likewise employing become a Catholic ... As the Romans treated eating as an The reasons behind the church’s teaching thus run deep a language that says she doesn’t really want to communicate end in itself, making themselves sick in a vomitorium so as and flow from profound considerations regarding the inte- openly and fully with her husband. She wants to keep part to enable them to return to the table and stuff themselves gral design of human sexuality. Pope John Paul II put it well of who he is at a distance, at arm’s length; that is to say, she with more delicacies, so people now end up in a sort of sex- when he stressed how couples who use contraception in shuns his fertility and fruitfulness. In that moment, she is ual vomitorium. The church’s stand is absolutely correct. It their marriage presume to, “act as ‘arbiters’ of the divine rejecting the paternal aspect of his masculinity, and refusing is to its eternal honor that it opposed contraception, even if plan and they ‘manipulate’ and degrade human sexuality and to share with him the deep maternal meaning of her femi- the opposition failed. I think, historically, people will say it with it themselves and their married partner by altering its ninity. was a very gallant effort to prevent a moral disaster.” value of ‘total’ self-giving.” We can further inquire whether it would it be normal to The idea of serially eating and purging, in order to be surgically excise healthy vocal cords, and then try to carry able to eat and purge yet more, is a striking example of mis- on a conversation with our spouse. Opting for a vasectomy using our body in its most integral design. The one who Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in neuro- and then pursuing sex involves a similar contradictory lan- dines in this way is seeking in a sense both to eat and not eat science from Yale and did postdoctoral work at Harvard. guage of the body. When a husband puts on a condom dur- at the same time. Objectively speaking, he is engaging in He is a priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Mass., and ing intercourse, he disrupts that intimate communication that damaging and contradictory behavior, violating the inner serves as the director of education at The National is written right into the language of his body, much as if he order and meaning of his own body, and cheapening the Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. What is the background of Mary Meet the Priest Father Robert Traub Magdalene? Ordained June 3, 1939 Retired, Fort Wayne ary Magdalene is the the house of the Magdalene is at woman from whom Jesus the place called Magdala. There What was your primary influence in Mexpelled seven demons. J. the Lord healed her.” your decision to become a priest? Comay says this may refer to epilep- Excavations in the 1970s, says sy, for this condition was commonly J. Finegan, show that Magdala Sisters and priests in the attributed to possession by evil spirits. HIRE was laid out as a Roman city with parish and priests in high school Mary Magdalene gave financial help a main north-south street intersect- and college. and domestic service to Jesus, along HISTORY ed by east-west streets. There was with other women, such as Joanna, a Roman army camp there. At What is the most rewarding part of the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, FATHER RICHARD HIRE Magdala is a probable first-centu- being a priest? and Susanna. ry A.D. synagogue with rows of Helping people on the way to She witnessed the crucifixion columns. This synagogue is simi- salvation. of Jesus, along with Mary, the Occupying this strategic junction, lar in style to a synagogue at the Magdala probably had a guard mother of James the Younger and city of Gamla, on the east side of What interests or Joseph, and Salome, the wife of tower or fortress. the Sea of Galilee, that was Zebedee who was the father of the The name Magdala may come destroyed by the Romans in 67 hobbies do you Being sure of salvation and apostles James and John, and from the Hebrew “migdal” or A.D. and never resettled. At have? having Jesus with us. Mary, the wife of Clopas who was tower. The Jewish Talmud this Magdala there is also a villa with Reading possibly an uncle of Jesus. Mary town Migdal Nunaiya or fish mosaics, a Roman masonry water and traveling, What is your favorite prayer? tower. Magdala is now an archae- Magdalene continued to be pres- tower, and the ruins of a an interest in The Memorare ent at the burial of Jesus, along ological site. Magdala was a cen- Byzantine monastery. history of nations and politics. ter of fishing, fish packing and with Joseph of Arimathea, Josephus describes the beauty Who is your favorite pope? Nicodemus and Mary, the mother fish salting. Magdala was the of the land surrounding Magdala. Do you have a pet? of James the Younger. Mary largest of about 10 sizable towns “There is not a plant which its fer- John Paul II Magdalene saw the empty tomb, around the Sea of Galilee in the tile soil refuses to produce, and its no along with Salome, Joanna and time of Jesus. cultivators in fact grow every What is your favorite food? Mary, the mother of James the The first-century Jewish histo- species. The air is so well-tem- What do you do for relaxation? seafood Younger. Eventually Mary rian Josephus speaks of the town pered that it suits the most oppo- Going out to eat and watching Magdalene was favored with an of Tarichea, derived from the site varieties. The walnut, a tree TV. appearance of the risen Christ. Greek word “tarichos,” meaning which delights in the most wintry What is something interesting about yourself that most people might not Mary is called Magdalene, salted fish. J. Finegan and Father climate, here grows luxuriantly, What is your favorite reading materi- know? because she was from the town of J. McKenzie say this is probably beside palm trees, which thrive on al? Magdala. The Hebrew version of another name for Magdala. heat, and figs and olives, which I carried a beeper for 17 years this town is Migdal. The Arabic J. Finegan mentions that early require a milder atmosphere.” History novels, history of for Parkview Hospital and version is Al-Majdal and El- travelers speak of Magdala. An early legend in the eastern nations, some of people and answered most emergency calls. Mejdel. Magdala is an ancient Identifying places on the north- church says Mary Magdalene some westerns. town on the west shore of the Sea west shore of the Sea of Galilee, went to Ephesus in Turkey with How do you prefer to be addressed? of Galilee about three north of the coming down from the north, St. and died What is the best part of being city of Tiberias in Israel. Magdala Epiphanius (d. 800 A.D.) names there. Her body was later taken to Catholic? I like to be called Father Bob, also lies at the junction of the Heptapegon and then says “two Constantinople. St. Mary as my family generally calls me. ancient road from Nazareth. miles farther is a church in which Magdalene’s feast is July 22. JULY 29, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21 Stewardship comes alive at a tender age

BY KAY COZAD Playground update and fund raising FORT WAYNE — Seven-year- Insurance will not be able to cover a new playground old Miguel Hernandez and his that will meet the current requirements. Students grandmother watched in horror as the TV news reported a fire on a will be collecting pledges for the first two weeks of school playground on June 12. school. Students will then participate in a walk-a-thon Fortunately school had been out for summer recess for nearly a on Aug. 31. Other fund raisers are in the works but week. details are not available at this time. If anyone wishes Witnesses had seen several youth lighting fireworks within to help Queen of Angels and its students rebuild this the wooden playground structure playground please send any donation to: behind Queen of Angels School when the mulch was ignited. The Attention: Kurt Homan fire spread quickly throughout the Queen of Angels School dry woody area. Firefighters con- tained the blaze, but the play- PHOTOS BY KAY COZAD 1600 West State Blvd. ground structure and surrounding Miguel Hernandez sits on a metal jungle gym in the play area where a Fort Wayne, IN 46808 mulched area were charred. fire claimed much of the wooden play equipment at Queen of Angels Hernandez, who recently com- School on June 12. Though he is not a student there he collected nearly pleted his first grade at Whispering Meadows Elementary $100 to help rebuild the playground. School, knew of Queen of Angels where his neighbors attended pre- craft store for supplies to make with Jordan, saying, “I am very school but had never been there. soap for the playground benefac- amazed and impressed that some- He insisted he visit the play- tors, where the cashier, upon one so young can work with such ground after days of lamenting hearing his story, donated to the a project. I am so grateful to peo- over the loss the students suf- cause as well. ple like Miguel and all who have fered. Miguel and his grandmother offered to help to rebuild our His grandmother, Dr. Ann have made soaps in shell and playground.” Hernandez, a professor at the flower shapes colored yellow, Since the news report of the University of Saint Francis and pink and purple to present to the fire, Principal Jordan is amazed at member of St. Elizabeth Ann donors. Of this generous act he the number of people who have Seton Parish, drove him to the humbly replies, “Think of all the contacted her to help. “We appre- school. The impact of that visit people giving money for this big ciate the phone calls, thoughts inspired the young boy and the situation.” And Miguel adds this and donations. We ask that they Pennies for Playground Project advice matter-of-factly: “I want continue to keep us in prayer. was born. to tell everyone if there’s a prob- And we hope to construct some- “I felt really bad for them. I lem, try to help.” thing as nice as the one we previ- was thinking I should do some- According to Queen of Angels ously had.” thing for them,” said Miguel, no Principal Marsha Jordan, the cost Miguel’s grandmother is proud stranger to the notion of steward- of the original playground equip- of her grandson and his determi- ship. The tenderhearted boy, who ment was raised over a three-year nation to help. “He’s an amazing volunteers his time to hospital period by parents and through kid and we’re proud of him. visits, fund raisers and communi- grants. “It was constructed in Miguel is a giver, he loves to ty activities, quickly formed a 1998, built through the summer help. It’s part of his nature,” she plan to collect funds to offer the and was a great stewardship says tenderly. The two hope to school in hopes that they might effort. It took 1,000 man-hours to return to the school with tools purchase new equipment for the build. Parishioners and parents when it’s time to build the new students. volunteered,” says Jordan, adding playground. Miguel spent close to a week that much thought and effort was In the meantime, Miguel, who walking door to door throughout put into the project. enjoys tap dancing classes, soccer his neighborhood requesting “The group researched nation- and spending time with his dad donations to fill his “magic box,” al insurance codes for safety, size David, is pleased with his efforts a small container decorated with and sturdiness,” she says. and says smiling broadly, “My brightly colored balloons outside Currently there are no playground life is helping other people. Jesus and shining stars inside. It was, codes in the state of Indiana, an said, ‘You’re doing great. And his grandma says, magical important issue for the 290 stu- you might do it again.’ I usually because it contained the money dents who attend Queen of have fun doing these things. I feel that might help the school renew Angels School. good inside. And then it sticks on its playground. Of Miguel’s efforts, Jordan other people.” Out of the mouths Following his neighborhood says, “I’m really touched that this of babes. walk, he visited the Saint Francis little boy thought so much of the campus. The response to his plea kids that he collected money.” Queen of Angels Principal Marsha Jordan holds the “magic box” con- was so generous that he raised She accepted the cash donation taining donations seven-year-old Miguel Hernandez collected to assist $87.75. “The people were so personally from Miguel and is with rebuilding the playground there. The wooden playground structure nice,” Miguel says, “that I had an saving the magic box as a keep- and mulched area was burned in a fire on June 12. idea that I wanted to give them sake. something in return.” Father Gary Sigler, pastor of His idea grew into a trip to a Queen of Angels Parish agrees Join John Findlater for Great European Travel Adventures in 2007 and 2008! In my adult education ministry in Detroit area parishes, I have led wonderful Director of Music European travel excursions for ten years! Go, grow and learn with me!

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BY PEGGY WEBER of the Phoenix,” premiered. “I happen to be one of the peo- fans. A few joked that they arrived up as a good character. “Pottermania” is once again ple who believes that there’s a great by “floo powder” or “platform 9 But above all the priest said he expected to sweep through book- deal of Christian imagery and sym- 3/4”— referring to ways people hopes readers embrace the good- WESTFIELD, Mass. (CNS) — stores and movie theaters this sum- bolism in the books. And I think it travel in the wizard world. ness of the books and the enjoy- July has been a big month for mer, and Father Bernier told those answers, at least in parts, a longing James Madigan, 14, said he ment of reading. Harry Potter fans and Father gathered for his talk at St. Mary that we have for Christ,” he said. planned to be at a local bookstore “They’re wonderfully written Michael Bernier, parochial vicar at High School that Christians should Throughout his talk, Father at midnight July 21 to get his books that appeal to kids and St. Mary Parish in Westfield, not fear this devotion to stories Bernier quoted from “Looking for reserved copy of the latest Harry adults. They’re easy to read and proudly counts himself among the about a boy wizard. God in Harry Potter” by John Potter book. they’re entertaining,” he said. myriad of Potter devotees. “On the surface level it does Granger which emphasizes that the Lisa Miranda, 14, said she came And he noted that Granger’s In fact, he described himself as a sound suspect and does raise red Harry Potter books focus on the tri- away from the lecture realizing for book praises the many good things “Pottermaniac” at a talk he gave in flags,” he said. However, he said umph of love over death. For exam- the first time that the Harry Potter in a series where “never has the May about God and Harry Potter. the magic in Harry Potter is not ple, Dumbledore says to the villain books had “religious ties.” Christian message been smuggled And he, like millions more, looked sorcery. And he noted that the origi- Voldemort: “Indeed, your failure to Father Bernier predicted that into hearts so effectively.” forward to July 21 when the sev- nal title of the first book was understand that there are things author J.K. Rowling would end the Father Bernier said that Harry enth and final book, “Harry Potter “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s much worse than death has always series not with Harry’s death but Potter is “a symbol of all of us as and the Deathly Hallows,” was Stone.” The title was changed to been your greatest weakness.” possibly Hagrid’s. He also predict- sons and daughters of God — released and July 13 when the fifth “Sorcerer’s Stone” for the book’s A majority of those attending ed that Snape, who has always been humanity pursuing its spiritual per- movie, “Harry Potter and the Order release in the United States. the priest’s talk were Harry Potter portrayed in a dark light, would end fection in Christ.”

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For additional listings of that event, please St.Vincent de Paul Earl Greenwell, 80, James J.Muday, 63, St.Pius X St.Michael call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Genevieve Sobucki, 88, St.Thomas the Apostle William J.Walsh, 81, South Bend St.Pius X Richard E.Janowiak,89, Garage sale time Jane E.Switalski, 88, Beginning Experience Weekend Luers oldies reunion St.Anthony de Padua Fort Wayne — Queen of Angels Mishawaka — A Beginning Fort Wayne — Graduates of the St.Thomas the Apostle Evan Edward Grove, 10 will have a garage sale on Friday, Experience retreat for widowed, classes 1962-1971 will be cele- days, St.Pius X William Wilson, 84, Leo T.Holtz, 88, Aug. 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and divorced and separated persons brating the first 10 years on St.Anthony de Padua Saturday, Aug. 4, from 8 a.m. to will be held at Bethel College, Saturday, Aug. 4, at the home of St.Thomas the Apostle Huntington noon in the Activities Center, from 7 p.m. Friday, July 27, to 3 Julie Jean Williams, 67, Jennie M.Swiental, Ken Hensch, 7421 Maples Rd. Fort Wayne 1600 W. State Blvd. Donations p.m. Sunday, July 29. This Hosted by the class of 1965. For Ss.Peter and Paul 101, St.Stanislaus accepted 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 1 Christian-based program assists information contact Ken Hensch Janice L.Schenkel, 53, and 2. Handicap Accessible. persons to work through deep at (260) 447-2294 or e-mail St.Jude Mishawaka John G.Steinhofer, 89, James F.Troutner, 46, Corpus Christi feelings of grief, anger, depres- [email protected]. William H.Schimmele, Summerfest announced sion and loss. Register by July St. Bavo 78, St.Charles Zane S.Triplet, 17, Yoder — St. Aloysius Parish will 14 to Rachel at (574) 271-1699 Golf Tournament planned hold its Summerfest on Saturday, Robert C.Ruthrauff, 57, St.Matthew Cathedral or e-mail at [email protected] South Bend — St. Augustine John G.Tholen, 88, Aug. 11, and Sunday, Aug. 12. Queen of Peace or Becky at (260) 768-7350. The Parish will have a Jim Freel Golf St.John the Baptist Zoie S.Triplet, 8, Saturday features a hog roast next weekend is Nov. 16-18. Tournament, Saturday, Aug. 25, beginning at 11 a.m., softball Arnold L.Thompson, St.Matthew Cathedral at 10 a.m. Shotgun start, 18 hole Daniel Wade Boylan, 85, St.Bavo tournament and BBQ chicken Central Catholic High plans reunion scramble. New car hole-in-one 80, St.John the Baptist Kelly Ann Dulcet, 21, dinner. A euchre tournament will Fort Wayne — A reunion is prize, men and women longest John W.Thornburg, 75, begin with registration at 6:30 Holy Family planned for all alumni of Central drive and closest to the pin Marian C.Hodges, 87, St.Monica p.m. The Gator Gallop 5K Catholic High School Sunday, prizes. Cost is $60 per player and St.Charles Borromeo Ruby Ann Horvath, 93, run/walk will begin at 7 p.m. Sept. 16. Mass at the cathedral at includes cart, greens fees and New Carlisle Christ the King with registration at 6 p.m. 11:30 a.m. and party at the origi- lunch buffet. Contact Kevin Irvin Edward F.Holy Jr., 78, Eleanor H.Lula, 95, Sunday events include Ed Fox nal high school site from 1 to 4 at (574) 273-3778 or Father St.Charles Borromeo St.Stanislaus Kostka Mary J.Schoonaert, 99, broasted chicken dinner from 11 p.m. Call (260) 485-6164. Chuck Lavely at (574) 234-7082. Holy Family a.m. to 2 p.m. and bingo from Raymond J.Resac, 69, New Haven noon to 5 p.m. Both days will St.Jude Hilda E.Gerardot, 89, Delta M.Sorocco, 85, include a silent auction, country TV MASS GUIDE FOR AUGUST St.John the Baptist Holy Family store, flea market, children and adult games, horseshoes and a FORT WAYNE SOUTH BEND “Catholic Violet J.Glick, 93, raffle. For information call Chad FEAST Comment”airs Christ the King CHANNEL 16 - WNDU or Kathy Ware at (260) 744-0290 DATE CHANNEL 33 - WISE Sundays at 7:05 or (260) 466-4272. 10:30 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Frances DeCocq, 95, a.m.on WOWO Corpus Christi 18th Sunday Father Joseph Gaughan Father Christopher Young 1190 AM in Fort All family rosary Aug.5 of Most Precious Blood St. Patrick Wayne and at Gilberto Morales, 42, Fort Wayne — The first Sunday Ordinary Time Fort Wayne Walkerton 7:30 a.m.on St.Adalbert all family rosary will be from WSBT 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, 19th Sunday Father Bruce Piechocki Father William Sullivan 960 AM in John T.Croteau, 97, Aug. 5, in MacDougal Chapel. Aug.12 of St. St.Thomas the Apostle South Bend. St.Joseph The intention is for all families, Ordinary Time Pierceton Elkhart especially families with difficul- “Radio Rosary” Richard J.Dieter, 77, ties. Bishop John M D'Arcy will 20th Sunday Father Dominique Father Daniel Scheidt airs M-F at 11 Holy Cross be attending. Aug.19 of Carboneau Queen of Peace a.m.Saturday Ordinary Time St. Aloysius,Yoder Mishawaka and Sunday at Waterloo Knights plan fish fry Irene D.Strater- 21st Sunday Father Charles Herman 7:30 a.m.on Fort Wayne — The Knights of Father Ron Rieder, OFM, Cap. Siebenaler, 97, St. Aug.26 of Ss. Peter and Paul Holy Family Redeemer Radio Columbus Council 451, 601 WLYV 1450 AM Michael the Archangel Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on Ordinary Time Huntington South Bend Friday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. Fish, two sides and beverage are included.

Catholic information booth to be at St. Joseph County 4-H fair South Bend — Catholic litera- ture, rosaries and children’s items will be displayed by the Legion of Mary in the commercial build- ing, noon to 7 p.m., July 30-Aug. 4 at the fairgrounds located at 5117 S. Ironwood Dr. Admission $7 (8 and under free). For infor- mation, call Chester Mackowiak, (574) 287-9204 in South Bend or Connie Acierto, (260) 486-1001 in Fort Wayne.

Rummage sale Kendallville — Immaculate Conception Parish will have a rummage sale on Friday, Aug 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. $1.50 a bag sale on Saturday. 24 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JULY 29, 2007

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY YEARS 1857 2007 SESQUICENTENNIAL BY MARK WEBER THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND St. Paul Chapel, Clear Lake — Est. 1940 f peaceful surroundings and the beauty of God’s creation can enhance the mood for attending IMass, and in the process, awaken the sense of thanksgiving for being among those present, then St. Paul’s Chapel at Clear Lake does just that. Famous for the clarity of its water and its majes- tic sunsets, this huge lake in Steuben County, close enough to splash into Michigan and Ohio becomes Nirvana, Indiana, for thousands in summertime. As one observes the luxurious lake homes and lavish lake toys on all shores of Clear Lake, it requires a nearly whimsical turn of mind to believe that early in the 1940s, four Catholic men ponied up $169 at a tax sale to purchase a 30x40-foot building and surrounding property, which would become the original grounds of St. Paul Chapel at Clear Lake. Prior to the establishment of St. Paul’s Chapel, novices did much of the work in converting the for- Clear Lake residents attended Mass in Angola at St. mer schoolhouse into a chapel. Anthony of Padua Church, which was administered On July 27, 1941, Conventual Franciscan Father by Franciscan Leonard Wren blessed the building and celebrated friars who the first Mass at St. Paul Chapel. About 200 people have a novi- attended and contributed $47.28 in the collection. tiate there. In 1970 the chapel began operating year round. In 1941, Beginning late in September, there is one Mass said when a new at 9 a.m. on Sunday with attendance between 150 church was and 180. built at St. It is the year-round parishioners who are respon- Anthony, the sible for the various ministries — choir, readers, old pews, a altar servers, ushers eucharistic ministers, handi- vestment case capped ministry, parish life committee, finance MARK WEBER committee, building and maintenance, Annual and other Designed and built by a parishioner, this cross was installed items were Bishop’s Appeal and the liturgy committee. taken to the Bathed in sunshine and overflowing with happy, in memory of unborn children and in celebration of the tanned visitors or home to those who arrive during a Clear Lake 45th anniversary of the priesthood of Father Philip building quiet snowfall, St. Paul’s and the Franciscan friars where continue to be part of the enchantment of incompa- Schneider, OFM Conv, pastor of St. Paul Chapel, Clear rable Clear Lake. Franciscan Lake.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Lakeville — Est. 1933 enny postcards with a handwritten message building. that the new Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish It was Pwould have its first Mass on Dec. 18, 1932 all done told 40 households that they were now members of in less this new parish. Half of them were not interested. than five The country was sunk in the Great Depression, months and with no signs of recovery on the horizon, the and for- prospect of being partners with the Lord in a shaky mally enterprise lacked appeal. dedicat- It did appeal to Holy Cross Father Peter J. Miner, ed on the new pastor. In an abandoned schoolhouse, June 23, known as the Pleasant View School, two miles north 1933. of Lakeville on U.S. 31, he cleaned the place, After the washed the blackboards, fired up a Round Oak heat- dedica- ing stove and made ready the way of the Lord. tion Father Miner spent the winter evenings in the Mass, a homes of parishioners giving religious instruction to chicken children and preparing older ones for their first dinner for the workers and parishioners was served. Communion. Since it was a Friday, the bishop granted a dispensa- Perhaps as a reward for his zeal, the probated tion to celebrate the occasion. will of Jeremiah Donovan revealed the bequest of Over the years, Sacred Heart has grown with the two acres of land three miles north of Lakeville for addition of a parish hall and CCD classrooms, the the building of a Catholic church and rectory. acquisition of a neighboring 82-acre farm, three Plans for the new church were supplied by the acres of which became a parish cemetery called College of Engineering at Notre Dame and although Mount Calvary, and now in its 75th year the days of money was short, parishioners and non-Catholic this parish are numbered. neighbors used At the Masses on July 22, 2007, an announce- horses and ment of the pending merger of Sacred Heart of mules with Jesus Parish with nearby St. Jude Parish, which just slip-scrapers to recently absorbed St. Mary of the Assumption dig the base- Parish, was made. MARK WEBER ment, while Where and when the new parish will be located others built have not been determined. Meanwhile and in From the choir loft at Sacred Heart of Jesus, Lakeville, St. rafters and car- stained glass, the image of St. Isadore, patron saint Isadore, in stained glass, patron saint of farmers, looks out ried on with of farmers, gazes over the grounds of this peaceful the construc- place which has never lost the feeling of a “country over the peaceful grounds of this rural parish. tion of the parish.”