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Pilgrimage of marriage Renew and refresh Pages 2, 5 Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades opens diocesan marriage conference

BY DIANE FREEBY Apology Pope announces steps NOTRE DAME — Marriage is a vocation, a specific call from God, that provides a path to holiness. for healing According to Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, who opened the Diocesan Marriage and Family Conference Page 4 March 20 at the University of Notre Dame, we need look no further than Christ’s presence at the wedding feast of Cana. He says that’s when God elevated mar- riage to a sacrament. “Our Lord was teaching us by His presence there,” Saint Joseph’s said Bishop Rhoades. “Perhaps the most fundamental pastoral visit message of the wedding banquet at Cana is Our Lord’s presence, His active presence. And this was at the very Bishop visits high school beginning of His messianic activity, a significant point to ponder.” Page 8 Reflecting on a talk he recently gave to married couples while on pilgrimage in the Holy Land, Bishop Rhoades spoke about the great dignity of marriage and the countless graces that correspond to the vocation of marriage. He pointed to the transformation of water Hope and suffering into wine as Christ’s visible sign that He was raising Lenten Sharing Faith the natural institution of marriage to the dignity of a sacrament. Page 9 “Water, our most common drink, acquires a new character through Christ’s action,” explained Bishop Rhoades. “It becomes wine, a more valuable and rich- er drink! “So marriage as a sacrament becomes the way for USF claims NAIA title DIANE FREEBY a baptized man and a baptized woman to participate First in Fort Wayne history Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades opens the Marriage and Family Conference at the University of Notre Dame on March 20, which was sponsored by the diocesan Office of Family Life. MARRIAGE, PAGE 20 Page 18 House passes health reform; effort to insert abortion language fails

220-211. Twenty-three Democrats joined all 178 Stupak, D-Mich., obtained a promise from the BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN House Republicans in opposing the measure. White House that President Barack Obama At press time there was no immediate com- would sign an executive order stipulating that WASHINGTON (CNS) — The House of ment on the votes from the U.S. Conference of the Hyde amendment would apply to the health Representatives passed historic health reform Catholic Bishops, which said in a March 20 let- reform legislation. legislation late March 21 but rejected a last-ditch ter to the House the Hyde amendment must be The White House has not indicated when effort to send a package of legislative fixes back included in the final health reform measure. The Obama will sign the health reform bill or issue to committee in order to insert language on abor- bishops also had urged enhanced conscience the executive order. Unconfirmed news reports tion supported by the U.S. bishops. protections. said Obama would sign the bill March 23. The votes were 219-212 in favor of the Sister Carol Keehan, a Daughter of Charity Stupak, a Catholic, had led a group of pro-life Senate-passed health reform bill, and 232-199 who is president and CEO of the Catholic Health House Democrats in opposing the Senate health against a motion by Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich., Association, praised the legislation, saying it reform bill unless it was amended to include to recommit the reconciliation package to com- “represents great progress in the long effort to abortion language passed by the House last year. mittee with instructions to substitute language make health care available and affordable to The U.S. bishops had backed those efforts, say- that would codify the Hyde amendment, which everyone in the United States.” She urged the ing the Senate-passed bill’s abortion language forbids federal funding of most abortions. Senate to take quick action to pass the reconcil- was morally unacceptable because it contained The vote on the reconciliation package, iation package. which concluded shortly before midnight, was The House votes came only after Rep. Bart REFORM, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 28, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Pilgrimage was spiritually Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades renewing and refreshing

EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad IN TRUTH Editorial Department PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan AND FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, CHARITY Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner Holy Land pilgrimage I returned on March 16 from my pilgrimage to the Holy Land with the Knights and Ladies Business Department of the Holy Sepulchre and the Knights of BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Malta. It was a spiritually renewing and refreshing experience to visit and pray at the AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber many holy biblical sites, especially those asso- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol ciated with the life, death and resurrection of [email protected] our Lord. At each place, I remembered in prayer the faithful of our diocese. 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I celebrated the Christians from the Holy Land, and the daily hardships of the Arab Christian and Muslim pop- Published weekly except the fourth Sunday Mass for the people of our diocese on ulation. Bishop Rhoades accompanied a pilgrimage group to the Holy Land consisting of the Sunday in June, second and fourth that mount. Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulchre and the Knights of Malta. weeks in July and August, the first week While in Galilee, we visited Nazareth where of September and last week in I offered Mass at the Grotto of the sity in Jordan is presently being constructed. Palestinian mothers and their children are cared December by the Diocese of Fort Annunciation, where Mary pronounced her When we returned to Israel, we entered the for. Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., “yes” to the message of the angel and “the West Bank, under the Palestinian Authority. In Going to Bethlehem from Jerusalem was a P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” We that territory, we visited the towns of Jericho sad experience as we saw up close the infa- Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, will be celebrating the feast of the and Bethany. We had Mass in Bethany where mous wall that has been built separating Israel IN, and additional mailing office. Annunciation this Thursday, March 25. We vis- Martha, Mary and Lazarus lived, and where from the Palestinian territories. The check point ited Mount Tabor (the site of the Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. delays every time we entered or left Palestinian POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Transfiguration), the ruins of the town of We stayed the next five nights in the holy territory was a reminder of the lack of peace Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: Capernaum (where Jesus often preached in the city of Jerusalem, at the Notre Dame of and harmony in the Holy Land. 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The highlight were high and thousands of police and army BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South grimage renewed their marriage vows at the of the trip was, of course, celebrating Mass in personnel with machine guns were stationed all Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- church in Cana. the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of over the old city. It was clear that violence was 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. My favorite site in Galilee was the Sea of Mount Calvary and of the tomb of Jesus. expected. When we prayed at the Western Wall, Galilee. We went out on a boat on that lake Entering and praying in the tomb chapel where the holiest site of Judaism, the tensions in the News deadline is the Monday morning where Jesus called the Apostles to be “fishers our Lord was buried and rose from the dead is air were palpable. before publication date. Advertising of men” and where He calmed the storm and an unforgettable experience! We were blessed to have an audience with deadline is nine days before publica- walked on water. We read many passages of the In Jerusalem, one of the most intense experi- the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop tion date. Scriptures associated with the Sea of Galilee ences was visiting the cell in the basement of Fouad Twal. The Patriarch met with our group while we enjoyed the boat ride. In fact, at all of Caiphas’ house, below the present day church for 45 minutes and spoke to us about the diffi- LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- the holy sites, we read the Scriptures, sang of St. Peter in Gallicantu (thus named in mem- cult situation of the Church there, the emigra- comes original, signed letters about hymns and prayed. Before leaving Galilee, we ory of Peter’s denial in the courtyard there). It tion of many of the Christians from the Holy issues affecting church life. Although had Mass at the church of St. Peter’s primacy is likely that Jesus was kept imprisoned there Land, and the daily hardships of the Arab we cannot publish every letter we along the Sea of Galilee, at the spot associated on Holy Thursday night, after his arrest in Christian and Muslim population. What is receive, we strive to provide a balanced with Jesus’ post-Resurrection appearance to Gethsemane. It is hard to describe the feelings needed, he said, is trust between the Israelis representation of expressed opinions Peter where he asked him three times “Do you one experiences in that dark place where our and Palestinians, a trust that is not yet present. and a variety of reflections on life in the love me?” and then charged him to feed and Lord suffered just hours before His crucifixion. He asked for our prayers and material help and church.We will choose letters for publi- tend His sheep. We, like many other pilgrims, prayed Psalm 88 also for our advocacy for justice with our elect- cation based on reader interest, timeli- We left Galilee after three days and entered in that dungeon. ed government representatives, especially on ness and fairness. Readers may agree or the kingdom of Jordan. We had a wonderful From Jerusalem, we also visited Bethlehem. behalf of the Palestinian people. disagree with the letter writers’ opin- Arab Catholic guide during our three days in I think the most memorable Mass for me from While in Jerusalem, we also visited the Yad ions. Letters must not exceed 250 Jordan. Besides visiting the famous archeologi- the whole pilgrimage was the one celebrated at Vashem Memorial and Museum of the words. All letters must be signed and cal sites of Jerash and Petra, we visited the site St. Catherine’s Church, the Catholic church Holocaust, as well as the Israeli Museum with include a phone number and address of our Lord’s Baptism (in Bethany beyond the located right next to the Orthodox Church of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Speaking of which, we for verification.We reserve the right to Jordan) and Mount Nebo, where Moses looked the Nativity. I think it was most memorable for visited the Dead Sea, where I enjoyed swim- edit letters for legal and other concerns. out over the promised land and where he died. me because we had a lot of time there to pray ming (really floating because of the water’s Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, We celebrated Mass on Mount Nebo. We also and reflect. We were also able to join the density of salt and minerals). As you may have P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN celebrated Mass in the Cathedral of Amman, Franciscan friars in their midday procession guessed, the weather was quite hot during our 46856-1169; or e-mail: the capital city of Jordan. It was edifying to and prayers in the Grotto of the Nativity, where days in the Holy Land, especially in the arid [email protected] witness the strong faith of the small Christian our Savior was born. While in Bethlehem, we areas in southern Israel and Jordan. community in that Arab nation and to learn visited Holy Family Hospital, a maternity hos- On the last night before returning home, we ISSN 0891-1533 about the history of Christianity there. We also pital supported by the Knights of Malta. It is a USPS 403630 visited Madaba, where the first Catholic univer- state-of-the-art hospital where thousands of BISHOP, PAGE 5 MARCH 28, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Poet to receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2010 Laetare Medal NOTRE DAME (CNS) — Dana Gioia, poet and former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2010 Laetare Medal during the university’s May 16 commencement ceremony. PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES “In his vocation as poet and Sunday, March 28: 11:30 a.m. — Palm Sunday Mass at avocation as arts administrator, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne Dana Gioia has given vivid wit- Monday, March 29: 7:30 p.m. — Chrism Mass at St. Matthew ness to the mutual flourishing of Cathedral, South Bend faith and culture,” said Holy Cross Tuesday, March 30: 7:30 p.m. — Chrism Mass at Cathedral of Father John Jenkins, president of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne Notre Dame. “By awarding him Wednesday, March 31: 11:30 a.m. — Mass at Holy Cross our university’s highest honor we House, South Bend hope both to celebrate and partici- CNS PHOTO/COURTESY NOTRE DAME Thursday, April 1: 7:30 p.m. — Holy Thursday Mass of the pate in that witness.” Dana Gioia, poet and former chairman of the National Endowment for Lord’s Supper, St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend Gioia — the first poet to the Arts, will receive the University of Notre Dame’s 2010 Laetare Medal Friday, April 2: 1 p.m. — Good Friday celebration of the Lord’s receive this honor — has pub- Passion, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne lished three full collections of May 16. The medal has been awarded annually to a Catholic “whose Saturday, April 3: 9 p.m. — Easter Vigil Mass, Cathedral of the poetry, including “Interrogations at genius has ennobled the arts and sciences, illustrated the ideals of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne Noon,” which won the 2002 Church and enriched the heritage of humanity.” Gioia is pictured in an American Book Award. He also undated photo. has published eight smaller collec- tions of poems, two opera libretti argued that art and Catholicism President John F. Kennedy (1961), and numerous translations of mutually flourish because “the Supreme Court Justice William J. BISHOP RHOADES DEDICATES Latin, Italian and German poetry. Catholic, literally from birth, when Brennan Jr. (1969), actress Helen He writes essays and reviews he or she is baptized, is raised in a Hayes (1979), novelist Walker ST. ANNE CHAPEL for the New Yorker and Atlantic culture that understands symbols Percy (1989), and Cardinal Joseph magazines, The Washington Post and signs. And it also trains you in L. Bernardin of Chicago (1995). Book World, The New York Times understanding the relationship Last year the university Book Review and Slate. His 1992 between the visible and the invisi- announced that it would not award book — titled “Can Poetry ble. Consequently, allegory finds the medal after Mary Ann Matter?” — is often credited for its greatest realization in Catholic Glendon, former U.S. ambassador helping revitalize the place of artists like Dante.” to the Vatican, turned down the poetry in American public life. “Laetare” is the Latin word for honor as the debate grew over From 2003 to 2009, Gioia “rejoice” and the Laetare Medal President Barack Obama’s pres- served two terms as chairman of gets its name because the winner ence as speaker and honorary the National Endowment for the each year is named on the fourth degree recipient at the 2009 com- Arts, where he worked to strength- Sunday of Lent, called Laetare mencement ceremony. en support for public funding of Sunday because “laetare” is the Glendon cited concerns about arts and arts education, champion first word of the entrance antiphon Notre Dame honoring the presi- jazz as a uniquely American art of the Mass on that day. dent despite his views on “funda- form, promote Shakespeare read- The medal, established in 1883, mental principles of justice” that ings and performances nationwide, is awarded to an American are contrary to Catholic teaching. and distribute NEA grants more Catholic for outstanding service to She was referring to Obama’s sup- widely. the Catholic Church and society. port for legal abortion and embry- In a lecture in 2000, Gioia Previous recipients include onic stem-cell research.

order, can begin to address this order is to establish a comprehen- REFORM very serious problem in the legis- sive, governmentwide set of poli- lation.” cies and procedures to achieve this CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 In introducing his motion to goal and to make certain that all send the bill back to committee, relevant actors — federal officials, Camp referred to the proposal to state officials and health care “no relevant provision to prevent codify Hyde in the measure as the providers — are aware of their the direct use of federal funds for “Stupak-Pitts amendment,” but responsibilities, new and old.” elective abortions.” Stupak spoke against it, saying it White House communications Rep. Joseph R. Pitts, R-Pa., “purports to be a right-to-life director Dan Pfeiffer said Obama said the House language was need- amendment” but was actually an had “said from the start that this ed in the Senate measure despite attempt to “politicize life.” health insurance reform should not the promised executive order “This is nothing more than an be the forum to upset long-stand- because “an executive order does opportunity to continue to deny 32 ing precedent. not trump a statute. million Americans health insur- “The health care legislation and “The courts will look to the ance,” Stupak said. “It does not this executive order are consistent legislative statute to interpret the promote life. The executive order with this principle,” Pfeiffer added. law,” he said. ensures that the sanctity of life will “After a year of divisive politi- In a March 21 memo to con- be protected.” cal combat, members of the House gressional staffers, Richard The text of the draft executive are told that they can advance DIANE FREEBY Doerflinger, associate director of order released by the White House health care reform only by adopt- Celebrating Mass Sunday afternoon, his first time in a the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for said its goal was to “establish an ing the Senate legislation as is, Pro-Life Activities, said that “the adequate enforcement mechanism including these fundamental women’s dorm at the University of Notre Dame, Bishop statutory mandate construed by the to ensure that federal funds are not flaws,” the U.S. bishops March 20 Kevin C. Rhoades incenses the altar at St. Anne Chapel in courts would override any execu- used for abortion services (except letter said. “The House leadership tive order or regulation.” in cases of rape or incest, or when is ignoring the pleas of pro-life the recently constructed Ryan Hall. “This chapel is a “This is the unanimous view of the life of the woman would be members for essential changes in reminder to all,” said Bishop Rhoades, who invited every- our legal advisers and of the endangered), consistent with a the legislation. Apparently they experts we have consulted on long-standing federal statutory will not even try to address the one to visit with Christ not only in times of worry, but also abortion jurisprudence,” he said. restriction that is commonly serious problems on abortion fund- in joy and thanksgiving, “that the Lord Jesus Himself is “Only a change in the law enacted known as the Hyde amendment. ing, conscience protection and fair by Congress, not an executive “The purpose of this executive treatment of immigrants.” the center of life at this residence hall.” 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 28, 2010 Pope apologizes to Irish abuse victims, orders investigation

BY JOHN THAVIS Irish society and of Irish clergy real presence of the Lord, you can and religious themselves, and mis- make reparation for the sins of interpretation of the Second abuse that have done so much VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In a Vatican Council. harm,” he said. letter to Irish Catholics, Pope In addition to the apostolic visi- • A nationwide “mission” to be Benedict XVI personally apolo- tation, the pope announced two held for all bishops, priests and gized to victims of priestly sexual other “concrete initiatives” to help religious, to promote a better abuse and announced new steps to Irish bishops repair the damage in understanding of their vocations heal the wounds of the scandal, the Church: by drawing on the expertise of including a Vatican investigation • A yearlong period, from preachers and retreat-givers, and and a year of penitential repara- Easter 2010 to Easter 2011, of pen- by studying Vatican II documents tion. itential and devotional practices and more recent teachings. “You have suffered grievously with the intention of strengthening and I am truly sorry. I know that holiness and strength in the church nothing can undo the wrong you in Ireland. The full text of the papal letter is have endured. Your trust has been In particular, he said, available on the Vatican Web site betrayed and your dignity has been Eucharistic adoration should be set at www.vatican.va/holy_ violated,” he told victims in his let- up in every diocese, so that father/benedict_xvi/letters/2010/ ter, released March 20 at the CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING “through intense prayer before the documents Vatican. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi answers a reporter’s question as another The pope told priest abusers reporter, left, prepares to ask a question during a press briefing on that they would answer to God for Pope Benedict XVI’s letter to Ireland’s Catholics at the Vatican March 20. their sins. He said bishops had Father Lombardi said in the letter the pope apologized on behalf of the made serious mistakes in respond- QUEEN OF PEACE MISSION TEACHES Church and wanted to promote healing. ing to allegations of sexual abuse, and he encouraged them to imple- LIVING LIVES OF VIRTUE ment new Church norms against The pope pointed out that he have done and “do not despair of abuse and cooperate with civil had met with sex abuse victims God’s mercy.” authorities in such cases. before and said he was ready to do The pope urged bishops to fully “Only decisive action carried so again. Many in Ireland have implement the Church’s new poli- out with complete honesty and called for a papal meeting with cies against abuse and to “continue transparency will restore the those who suffered abuse at the to cooperate with the civil authori- respect and good will of the Irish hands of priests. ties in their area of competence.” people toward the Church,” he To the victims of abuse and “It cannot be denied that some said. their families, the pope offered of you and your predecessors The 4,600-word letter was to be sympathy and understanding. failed, at times grievously, to apply distributed at Masses across He noted that many victims the long-established norms of Ireland March 20-21, and priests found that, when they had the canon law to the crime of child there were preparing homilies on courage to denounce the abuse, abuse. Serious mistakes were the text. The letter came in “no one would listen.” Those made in responding to allega- response to the disclosure last fall abused in Catholic residential insti- tions,” he said. that Irish Church leaders had often tutions must have felt that there The pope said he had ordered protected abusive priests over the was no escape from their suffer- an apostolic visitation, or internal last 35 years. Similar allegations ings, he said. Church investigation, of certain have since come to light in “It is understandable that you dioceses in Ireland, as well as sem- Germany, the Netherlands, Austria find it hard to forgive or be recon- inaries and religious congrega- ciled with the Church. In her tions. He said details would be and Switzerland. KAREN CLIFFORD Pope Benedict, who met with name, I openly express the shame announced later. Irish bishops to discuss the prob- and remorse that we all feel. At the The step was an apparent effort Queen of Peace pastor Father Daniel Scheidt talks with lem in February, began his letter same time, I ask you not to lose to find out more precisely how and former New York Giant Chris Godfrey. Godfrey spoke to by saying he shared in the sense of hope,” he said. why mistakes were made in the betrayal Irish Catholics felt when Addressing priests and religious handling of abuse cases. Queen of Peace parishioners during the church’s mission they learned of these “sinful and who have abused children, the The pope identified several con- criminal acts” and the “often inad- pope declared: “You betrayed the tributing factors to clerical sex “Falling in Love Again” series about living lives of virtue, equate response” by Church trust that was placed in you by abuse, among them a “misplaced abstinence (chastity) and respect for life. He is the authorities in Ireland. innocent young people and their concern for the reputation of the He said he was convinced that parents, and you must answer for it Church” that led to a failure to founder and president of Life Athletes, Inc., and speaks to the Church, having adopted strict before almighty God and before apply existing penalties against groups about living these values. new measures against sexual properly constituted tribunals.” abuse. He also pointed to inade- abuse, was now on the right path. Priest abusers, he said, have quate selection of priesthood candi- But the healing process for Irish “violated the sanctity of the sacra- dates, poor formation programs and Catholics will take time and ment of Holy Orders in which a tendency in society to favor the requires a deeper spiritual renewal, Christ makes himself present in us clergy and other authority figures. he said. and in our actions.” He said those At the same time, he said “No one imagines that this who have abused should openly priestly sexual abuse was linked to painful situation will be resolved acknowledge their guilt, try to more general developments, swiftly,” he wrote. atone personally for what they including the secularization of Our experienced and professional staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality of nursing care. • Daily Mass • Medicare Certified • Secured Neighborhoods for Alzheimer Care • Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapies • One and Two Bedroom Assisted Living Apartments • Independent Living Patio Homes For Information, Call: (260) 897-2841 515 N. 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They and all who participated in that told me how much they enjoy beautiful Lenten liturgy. attending Mass in their new chapel gathered for a Holy Hour of I celebrated Holy Mass and and also making visits to the Eucharistic adoration in the made my first pastoral visit to Blessed Sacrament there at any Church of the Agony, at the Saint Joseph’s High School in time of the day or night. Garden of Gethsemane on the South Bend on Friday. What a We will soon be celebrating Mount of Olives. It was a fitting great place to celebrate the feast of Palm Sunday and the beginning of climax to our grace-filled pilgrim- St. Joseph! As in our other Holy Week. I encourage all to age. Catholic high schools, I was edi- observe Holy Week, especially the As we approach Holy Week, let fied by the joy and reverence of liturgies of the Easter Triduum. us remember our brothers and sis- the students and by their evident Perhaps some who are reading this ters in the Holy Land and let us school spirit. While visiting some column have never attended the pray for the peace of Jerusalem, of the classrooms and having Mass of the Lord’s Supper on the city of Jesus’ Passion, Death lunch with the student council Holy Thursday or the Celebration and Resurrection. And let us be leaders, I saw firsthand the good of the Lord’s Passion on Good generous in our material support of fruits of our Catholic schools: stu- Friday or the Easter Vigil on Holy the struggling Christian communi- dents who were intelligent, articu- Saturday night. I invite you to ty there through the annual Good late, friendly and filled with faith. attend these liturgies in your parish Friday collection for the Holy Visiting Saint Joe’s on St. Joseph churches or to join me at our Land. Day was a special blessing. I wish cathedral liturgies. And let us all Upon returning home, I went to to thank the principal, Mrs. Susan pray for those who will become the University of Notre Dame for a Richter, and all the faculty and Catholic and receive the sacra- wonderful St. Patrick’s Day lunch- staff for their devoted service. ments of initiation at the Easter eon. The administration, deans, On Saturday, it was my pleas- Vigil. May God bless all of you department chairs and other lead- ure to deliver the keynote address with a grace-filled Holy Week! ers of the university gathered to at our Diocesan Marriage and welcome me as the new bishop. I Family Conference. I thank Fred am really beginning to feel part of and Lisa Everett, the directors of PROVIDED BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES the Notre Dame community! our Family Life Office, for plan- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades is shown on the Sea of Galilee. During the luncheon, the Glee ning this important conference. I Club sang some Irish songs and am also grateful to all the presen- other music, creating quite a fes- ters and participants. You can read tive atmosphere. more about the conference in this While I was in the Holy Land, issue of Today’s Catholic. That They may not be our children. Bishop D’Arcy celebrated several evening, I was back to Marian closing liturgies of parish missions. High School for the celebration of I am truly grateful for Bishop Mass and to attend the annual But we treat them like they are. D’Arcy’s help and I am sure that fundraising dinner and auction. the parishioners of those parishes That too was an enjoyable event. were very happy to have Bishop Many thanks to all who so gener- mpassionate care from our family to yours. D’Arcy with them to conclude ously supported Marian by their their missions. I celebrated the donations at that event! closing Mass of the mission at Finally, it was back to Notre Making Daily Deliveries Dame on Sunday! 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www.divinemercygifts.com 10 0045 SJRMC 03/2010 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 28, 2010 competitive, globalized market, the Immigration reform pope said. “Small and medium- advocates flock sized business are in even greater need of financing, while credit to Washington appears less accessible,” he said. He said that it is difficult for busi- WASHINGTON (CNS) — By bus EWS RIEFS nesses to compete on a global scale, from across the country and on N B especially against businesses in foot from across town, an estimat- countries that offer little or no rights ed 200,000 people flocked to the and protections for workers, National Mall March 21 to press YOUNG PEOPLE RALLY FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM because higher labor costs make Congress and the president — products and services more expen- with signs, banners, T-shirts, sive. Many businesses have had to chants and prayers — to make make large sacrifices in an effort to good on promises to fix the immi- avoid layoffs and stay competitive, gration system. U.S. citizens, legal he added. “In this context, it’s immigrants and some who admit- important to overcome that individ- ted they are in the country illegal- ualistic and materialistic mentality ly covered a six-block stretch of that prompts investments to be the Mall to make their case for diverted away from the real econo- reforming a system that keeps my in order to favor investments in families apart, limits students’ financial markets, aiming for easier education prospects and causes and faster returns,” he said. millions of people to exist “in the shadows,” because they lack legal papers. Before marching three Study finds Latinos who miles past the Capitol to RFK Stadium, where their buses wait- leave their churches are ed, the exuberant, hopeful crowd choosing no faith waved flags and signs as dozens of speakers took to the stage to tell WASHINGTON (CNS) — A new their personal immigration stories. analysis of religious identification Other speakers pledged the sup- data finds that contrary to popular port of their churches, unions and belief, U.S. Latinos are not leav- human rights groups. A video- ing behind Catholicism for taped message of support from Protestant churches, but instead President Barack Obama brought are becoming more secularized, a hush to the crowd, turning to affiliating themselves with no cheers as he pledged “to do every- faith at all. A study released March thing in my power to forge a CNS PHOTO/NANCY WIECHEC 16 by the Institute for the Study of bipartisan consensus this year on Secularism in Society and Culture this important issue. You know as Young people rally for comprehensive immigration reform March 21 on the National Mall at Trinity College, a secular liber- well as I do that this won’t be in Washington. Tens of thousands of immigrants and immigrant advocates from around al arts school in Hartford, Conn., easy, and it won’t happen reported that although Latinos overnight. But if we work togeth- the nation gathered for the “March for America” led by a mix of faith groups. remain predominantly Catholic, er — across ethnic, state and party those who have left the Church lines — we can build a future wor- programs in Haiti for years and is Commission members will ure in English history over the last since 1990 have shifted more than thy of our history as a nation of responding to the post-quake include cardinals, bishops, theolo- 200 years. Pope Benedict has a expected toward secularism as immigrants and a nation of laws.” needs of Haiti, was meeting with gians and other experts, said Jesuit particular attentiveness to the writ- they become more Americanized. A few blocks from the Capitol at Vatican officials when the Father Federico Lombardi, ings of Cardinal Newman,” the It also reported on shifts of the St. Aloysius Church shortly before announcement was made. “The Vatican spokesman. He said the archbishop added. “He is making Latino population away from the the rally, Los Angeles Cardinal Haitians have always been very commission would have about 20 an exception to his own rules to do Northeast and to Southern states, Roger M. Mahony spent 30 min- religious, even though they are members, but he did not say if or this. ... This will be the first beati- and from urban to suburban com- utes greeting people arriving for a very poor, and their faith has when their names would be pub- fication he has carried out as munities, among other informa- special Mass. In a homily that remained remarkably strong in the lished. However, Father Lombardi pope.” Cardinal Newman was an tion. The study compared changes invoked the late labor leader Cesar face of such tragedy,” Cavnar said said the commission is unlikely to Anglican cleric who founded the in the Latino population’s Chavez, with whom the cardinal after meeting with Cardinal Paul make any statements. Their work Oxford Movement to bring the responses to questions about faith worked for many years for farm- Cordes, president of the Pontifical and recommendations, if any, will Anglican Church back to its between 1990 and 2008. The workers’ rights, he noted that after Council Cor Unum. Cavnar, who be turned over to the doctrinal Catholic roots. He became analysis of the American the events at the Capitol that day it visited Haiti in February, said, congregation. Catholic at the age of 44 after a Religious Identification Survey of would be time for immigration “The Church in Haiti was hit very succession of clashes with 2008 echoes many of the findings reform to take the political stage. hard” by the earthquake, which Anglican bishops and was made a of previous studies of Latinos and killed dozens of Church workers Pope will beatify cardinal by Pope Leo XIII. He died their faith, such as that the influx and severely damaged churches, Cardinal Newman during in Birmingham in 1890 at age 89. of Latino immigrants continues to Holy Thursday collection schools, hospitals and seminaries. be a factor in maintaining the size for rebuilding Haiti’s Still, he said, even the day after September visit of the Catholic population in the the quake, walking through the Invest capital in United States. “Over the 18-year streets of the city, one would come LONDON (CNS) — Pope seminary Benedict XVI will preside at the businesses, not get-rich- period, the influx of 9 million across groups of people praying Latino Catholics accounted for VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope beatification ceremony of Cardinal and singing hymns. quick schemes, says pope most of the 11 million additions to Benedict XVI has decided the col- John Henry Newman in Coventry, the U.S. Catholic population and, lection taken up at his Holy England, during a four-day visit to VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope as a result, Latinos comprised 32 Thursday evening Mass will be the United Kingdom Sept. 16-19, Benedict XVI said capital invest- Vatican sets up percent of all U.S. Catholics in used to help rebuild Haiti’s major British Catholic leaders said. The ments should be dedicated to offer- 2008 compared to 20 percent in seminary in Port-au-Prince. The commission to study step is an unusual one because ing credit to small and medium- 1990,” it said. Among Latinos, 66 seminary was reduced to rubble under Pope Benedict’s own rules, sized businesses rather than fun- alleged apparitions percent in 1990 said they were by the magnitude 7 quake that a beatification is to be performed neled into get-rich-quick schemes Catholic, compared to 60 percent struck Jan. 12. Each year the pope at Medjugorje by a cardinal in the diocese where in the financial markets. Businesses in 2008. The study by Juhem chooses where to send the collec- the candidate for sainthood died. can thrive and produce “social VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At the Navarro-Rivera, a research fellow, tion taken up during the Mass of Archbishop Vincent Nichols of wealth if businessmen and man- request of the bishops of Bosnia- and professors Barry Kosmin and the Lord’s Supper at the Basilica Westminster, president of the agers are guided by a far-sighted Herzegovina, the Vatican has Ariela Keysar noted that just as in of St. John Lateran, the cathedral Bishops’ Conference of England vision, which prefers long-term established an international com- the general U.S. population, of the Diocese of Rome. Pope and Wales, told a March 16 press investments rather than speculative mission to study the alleged Latinos became less identified Benedict’s decision to use the col- conference in London that to see profits, and which promotes inno- Marian apparitions at Medjugorje, with Christianity between 1990 lection from the Mass April 1 to Cardinal Newman “declared vation rather than focuses on a small Bosnian town. The com- and 2008, down from 91 percent support the rebuilding effort of the ‘blessed’ — a step toward saint- amassing wealth just for oneself,” mission will be led by Cardinal to 82 percent. Those who said they Catholic Church in Haiti was hood — will be a very, very impor- he told a group of Italian industry Camillo Ruini, retired archbishop identify with no faith grew from 6 announced by the Vatican March tant moment.” “Cardinal John owners and businessmen at the of Rome, and will operate under percent in 1990 to 12 percent in 22. Jim Cavnar, president of Cross Henry Newman is a figure of great Vatican March 18. Many business- the direction of the Congregation 2008, they found. International Catholic Outreach, literary culture, a poet and a pas- es, especially smaller enterprises, for the Doctrine of the Faith, the tor,” he said. “He is a towering fig- struggle to stay afloat in today’s which has been supporting Church Vatican announced March 17. MARCH 28, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

books and recipient of 13 national Jazz and Guitar and international literary awards. ensembles to perform Victory Noll Center is located at 1900 W. Park Dr. in Huntington. free spring concert To register for the program, or FORT WAYNE — The Jazz and for more information about the pro- ROUND THE IOCESE gram or Victory Noll Center, con- Guitar ensembles of the A D University of Saint Francis (USF) tact director Sue Wilhelm at (260) will perform a spring concert on 356-0628, ext. 128, or by e-mail at Friday, April 9, at 7 p.m. at the [email protected]. More North Campus Auditorium, 2702 MASS CELEBRATED NEAR ABORTION BUSINESS information is also available at Spring St. The Jazz ensemble is www.olvm.org/vncenter.html. under the direction of Bob Mayer, USF director of bands. The Guitar Craig Horvath promoted ensemble is under the direction of Dr. Dan Quinn. to major gifts officer at The concert is free and open to Holy Cross College the public. For more information, call (260) 399-7700, ext. 8023. NOTRE DAME — As the new major gifts officer, Craig Horvath will work closely with the presi- USF School of Creative dent of the college and the vice Arts’ students showcased president of mission advancement to identify, cultivate and solicit FORT WAYNE — The School of individuals, foundations and cor- Creative Arts will host the open- porations for gifts, grants and ing of the 34th Annual Student Art pledges of support for Holy Cross Exhibit and School of Creative College and its scholarship funds. Arts (SOCA) Student Awards A charter member of the Holy Ceremony on Saturday, April 10, Cross College Alumni Association from 6-9 p.m. in the Mimi and Ian more than a decade ago, Horvath Rolland Center at the University has been instrumental in helping of Saint Francis. the college grow and organize its This exhibition will display art- fundraising function. He began work and feature musical per- working fulltime as associate formances by students studying in development director for the col- the School of Creative Arts. lege three years ago. Nearly 500 pieces will be exhibit- “As I looked back on my edu- ed throughout the university gal- cation, I realized that the time I leries, specifically the spent at Holy Cross was one of the Weatherhead, Goldfish and Lupke TOM UEBBING most important and formative Galleries. Performances by the Holy Cross Father Kevin Russeau celebrates a Mass every Saturday at 8 a.m under the times of my life. The professors, University Jazz Ensemble will religious and lay alike, were some take place in the North Campus gazebo in the garden immediately to the right of the Women’s Pavillion, South Bend’s of the wisest and most caring indi- Auditorium at 2702 Spring St. abortion clinic. The garden is located on the west end of Ironwood Circle, a cul-de-sac off viduals I had ever met. They made During the opening, a ceremo- a powerful difference in my life ny will honor the best student Ironwood between Edison and State Road 23 on the west side of the street. Father and so I made it my mission to artists represented in the exhibi- Rousseau responded to 40 Days for Life Campaign Director Mary Akre’s hope that Mass give something back to this col- tion as well as award scholarships lege,” said Horvath. to specific students for high could be celebrated there. About 25 persons have attended each Mass. Remaining date is A long time South Bend resi- achievement in the arts. The March 27. dent, Horvath has been a success- award presentation will begin at ful teacher, soccer coach and busi- 7:30 p.m. in the North Campus ness executive. He is an ’84 grad- Auditorium. uate of Saint Joseph’s High The exhibition will run through Student selected to U.S. Surgeon General Richard new book, “In God’s Womb: A School, an ’85 alumnus of Holy April 30. Gallery hours are Carmona and Secretary of Spiritual Memoir,” from 7-9 p.m. Cross College, and an ’88 gradu- Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to attend the National Defense Robert Gates, as well as There will be a suggested donation ate of the University of Notre 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 Student Leadership U.S. Senators, U.S. of $5, and dessert and coffee will be Dame. p.m.; and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Representatives, governors, available. In his spare time, he coaches in For more information call Conference ambassadors and leaders in the On Saturday, April 24, she will the Junior Irish Travel Soccer pro- (260) 399-7700, ext. 8001. The fields of medicine, business, engi- lead a day-long retreat, “In God’s gram, is a board member of the School of Creative Arts (SOCA) is MISHAWAKA — Caitlin neering, diplomacy, law, politics, Womb: Your Soul Journey With Cataldo, Marian High School Downtown South Bend Rotary an accredited school by the journalism and the arts. God,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will Club, is an active member of National Association of Schools class of 2012 and parishioner of The National Student be a contemplative day thinking Queen of Peace Parish, has been CASE (Council for Advancement of Art and Design (NASAD). Leadership Conference, estab- into God through poetry, music, and Support of Education), is a selected to participate in the lished in 1969, is entering its 21st visuals, reflections and contempla- National Student Leadership board member of AFP summer continuing with its mis- tive prayer. The cost is $40 and reg- (Association of Fundraising St. Jude hosts homeless Conference (NSLC), on sion to identify and recognize out- istration is required by April 1. Intelligence and National Security Professionals), is on the panel standing young leaders from Space is limited. Leadership South Bend/ this summer at American around the world, and provide Born in Lancaster, England, FORT WAYNE — St. Jude Social University. Mishawaka class of 36, is a Dream them with a unique learning envi- Gateley’s educational experiences Team mentor for the SBCSC Action Committee will host a During the conference, Cataldo ronment that encourages not only include a teaching degree from her panel discussion on the current will attend specialized workshops (South Bend Community School academic achievement, but also home country, a master’s in theolo- Corporation), is on the Crime state of homelessness in the city and classes designed to develop diversity, cooperation and social gy from the Catholic Theological on April 29, at 7 p.m. at St. Jude the skills and traits that define a Stoppers ad-hoc Committee and is responsibility. Union in Chicago and certification a member of the Notre Dame St. Catholic Church, located at State leader. Leading professionals and as an HIV Counselor in the state of and Randallia. Wheelchair access professors from top colleges facil- Joseph Valley Alumni Club. Edwina Gateley brings Illinois. Horvath lives in South Bend is available through the tunnel itate the programs and engage the Through 1981-82, Gateley lived entrance. students in hands-on activities that her message to Victory with his wife Lisa, an accountant for nine months in prayer and soli- with Kruggel Lawton and Noted panelists will include provide students with a day-in- tude in a hermitage in Illinois. In Phyllis Agness, IPFW and Charis the-life understanding of a Noll Center Company. They have two young 1983, she spent more than a year on sons and are parishioners at Little House volunteer; Terry Anderson, prospective career. Trips and tours HUNTINGTON — Internationally- the streets of Chicago walking with Flower Catholic Church. director of Interfaith Hospitality also enhance the student’s experi- known speaker, writer, advocate, the homeless and women involved Network; Dottie Carpenter, ence, by tailoring them to their poet and mother Edwina Gateley in prostitution. Also in 1983, founder of Ave Maria House; specific conference. will bring her message to Victory Gateley founded Genesis House — Mollie Cripe, director of Fort Cataldo will also have the Noll Center with a pair of events in a house of hospitality and nurturing Wayne Homeless Task Force; and opportunity to meet with and learn April. for women involved in prostitution. Ann Helmke, director of Vincent from recognized leaders. Past spe- On Friday, April 23, Gateley She has also been featured on Village cial guest speakers have included: will be on hand for an informal CBS’s “60 Minutes” and “48 Secretary of Education Rod Paige; gathering and book-signing of her Hours.” She is the author of 13 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 28, 2010 BROTHERS OF CONGREGATION OF Bishop Rhoades makes pastoral HOLY CROSS CELEBRATE FEAST DAY visit to Saint Joseph’s High School

BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI

SOUTH BEND — “We are one body, one body in Christ and we do not stand alone. We are one body, one body in Christ and he came that we might have life. We are one body, one body in Christ and we do not stand alone. We are one body, one body in Christ so welcome to Saint Joe.” These are the words that greet- ed Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades as he BROTHER CHARLES MCBRIDE, CSC entered the Alumni Gym Lobby at Saint Joseph’s High School for his Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross celebrated recent pastoral visit on the feast of their patronal feast day on March 19, the feast day of St. St. Joseph. A group of students held a banner that read “One Joseph, at Sacred Heart Basilica, Notre Dame. The School, One Bishop, One Body” Brothers of Holy Cross from Notre Dame and Holy Cross that was signed by members of Saint Joe and presented to him PHOTOS BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI Village were hosted by the Holy Cross priests at Notre along with other gifts at Mass. Assembled is a group of students who gathered to welcome Bishop Dame and South Bend with a dinner following at Moreau Bishop Rhoades began his visit Kevin C. Rhoades with a sign autographed by the student body and a to the school by celebrating Mass special song. seminary. Also celebrated was the devotion to St. Joseph with the Saint Joe community. by Holy Cross Father Blessed Brother Andre, the first “The Church honors St. Joseph Israel. In the Spanish classroom, a lot. We have many churches and Bishop Rhoades had the chance to member of the Congregation of Holy Cross to be canon- schools named after St. Joseph,” share his Spanish-speaking abili- ized. The canonization event will take place in Rome on stated Bishop Rhoades who noted ties with the students and talked to that in the 19th century Pope Pius them about his life before coming Oct. 17. Pictured are the brothers as they receive a bless- IX declared St. Joseph the univer- to South Bend. He educated the ing from those celebrating the Mass. sal patron saint of the Catholic students on his background as the Church. “The Church has given so head of a seminary and teaching at many honors to St. Joseph. But Mount St. Mary’s for over nine God gave him an even better years before being called to be a honor to be the leader of the Holy bishop in Pennsylvania. He talked Family and stepfather of Jesus.” about his moments of being home- Bishop Rhoades noted that no sick, his transition to a new dio- Our Redeemer Lives words of St. Joseph were ever cese and how welcoming the com- written in the Bible which makes munity has been to him over these us think he was a deeply spiritual past few weeks. man. Student Council Vice President “After the Maggie dream, he did Coleman had 2010 exactly what the chance to God told him to not only listen to Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades enjoyed do and took “He is really cool; Bishop Rhoades Spring spending time with the advanced Mary as his speak but to be Spanish class, testing the student’s wife,” said he’s very relatable” one of the stu- knowledge of the language by Bishop Rhoades. dents that greet- Sharathon holding a portion of his visit in “This is why he MAGGIE COLEMAN ed him as he is such a great entered the only Spanish. He had the chance patron to the school before AAppprilril to talk with the students about school. What a Mass. his life before coming to our dio- good and spiritu- “He is really cese and invited them to join the al person. He is such a great exam- cool; he’s very relatable,” said 2121---222222---2323 special Feast of Corpus Christi ple to us, to all teenagers.” Coleman. “He had lots of stories Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral Bishop Rhoades advised the to tell about high school. He was with a procession to Our Lady of student body to try hard to do very easy to talk to; very easy Hungary Church. God’s will every day, make good going.” decisions that go with the com- Campus ministers Tami Goy and mandments and to follow the Lauren Walatka spent several weeks FREE BOOK Accompanied by Fathers John Beatitudes. preparing for the bishop’s visit.   DeRiso, Bob Lengerich and Walter “We ask St. Joseph to help us “Having the bishop celebrate about  Bly, Bishop Rhoades began his be obedient to God’s will just like the feast of our patron with us  homily talking about his trip to he was his whole life,” prayed truly highlights our Catholic iden-  “The Passion”  Israel. Bishop Rhoades in his final tity and how important liturgical “It was really great,” said prayers. celebrations are to the Saint You have seen the movie, now read what Bishop Rhoades. “I came back At the end of the Mass, Bishop Joseph’s High School community,” Jesus says about the meaning of His Passion spiritually refreshed.” He talked Rhoades was presented with gifts said Goy about the visit. as dictated to Catalina Rivas. about the various places he visited, from students Caleb Cobbin and According to Walatka, “The the heightened security, and the Mary Catherine McDonald. The liturgy planning was all done This 48 page book has the “Imprimatur” and is amazing experience he had visiting bishop received a blessed St. through Tami in conjunction with recommended for meditation. Mrs. Rivas was all the places that Jesus himself Joseph medal, a prayer blanket and the Office of Worship.” She felt had visited. an official Saint Joe polo shirt and the visit had a positive impact on featured in the recent FOX-TV special, He joked with teachers telling windbreaker jacket. the students. “Signs from God” that was broadcast worldwide. them he was going to take more of Following Mass, Bishop “There is such great school To receive this book, send your name and address their class time with a little longer Rhoades had the opportunity to spirit at Saint Joe. I think the stu- with $2 for shipping and handling to: homily because he not only wanted visit four different classrooms. In dents will remember this moment to talk about his travels to Israel but one of the theology rooms he had when they were able to welcome Love & Mercy Publications he also wanted to have a discussion the chance to speak more in-depth Bishop Rhoades with the enthusi- P.O. Box 1160 • Hampstead, NC 28443 on St. Joseph and his feast day. with the students about his trip to asm they showed,” she said. MARCH 28, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Hope and suffering

BY FATHER WILLIAM KUMMER hurt in our bodies and souls. Closing prayer AND JENNIFER KOHRMAN Reading the pope’s words, living More Shared Faith the faith and experiencing hurt literature Lord, our God, help us to walk Opening/Closing song: reinforces, in an odd way, our Sharing with You on the pathway of the vocation. Did not Christ Jesus can be found at “You Are Mine” — “Gather www.diocesefwsb.org/OSD beatitudes and to live out Your Comprehensive” No. 649 follow His vocation? He suffered mission in today’s world. Bind us that we should live. Perhaps we Faith to all men and women so that priests should expect nothing together we may bring the Good Opening prayer: less. The pope does have compas- News to the ends of the earth. sion for priests, but he carefully a crisis, and so on.” Open our hearts and our commu- Prayer for priests reminds us of the unity we share Pope Benedict encourages each Reflection Questions: nities to the needy, the afflicted Gracious and loving God, we with each other and with the Lord of us “to know that I can always and the oppressed. May we radi- in our suffering. • In what ways are you called thank You for the gift of our continue to hope, even if in my to care for some segment of ate the Living Christ and trans- priests. Through them, we experi- own life, or the historical period in human need? form our lives in the hope of the ence Your presence in the sacra- which I am living, there seems to • How does your life experi- Resurrection. This prayer we ments. Help our priests to be Suffering be nothing left to hope for. Only ence, including suffering, equip make to You, our living God, the great certitude of hope that my now and forever. Amen. strong in their vocation. Set their Suffering ... the very word can you to carry on Christ’s healing souls on fire with love for Your own life and history in general, ministry? — “Prayer for Mission” No. 2: make most of us cringe. Sooner despite all failures, are held firm adapted from the Web site: people. Grant them the wisdom, or later, all of us experience suf- • Father Kummer states, “We understanding, and strength they by the indestructible power of cannot fix everything.” How do www.catholic.org/prayers fering whether it manifests physi- Love, and that this gives them their need to follow in the footsteps of cally, emotionally or perhaps you personally cope with situa- Jesus. meaning and importance, only this tions that cannot be fixed? even spiritually. When I was kind of hope can then give the Inspire them with the vision of growing up, I often heard the • For what do you most hope? Your Kingdom. Give them the courage to act and to persevere.” What kind of hope gives you “the phrase “offer it up,” especially if — “Spe Salvi,” 35. words they need to spread the I was suffering from injury or if I courage to act and to persevere?” Gospel. Allow them to experience was performing a chore I did not joy in their ministry. Help them particularly like. to become instruments of Your We live in a world full of suf- divine grace. fering. The world just witnessed We ask this through Jesus the suffering of those in Haiti fol- Spiritual pilgrimage with the Stations Christ, who lives and reigns as lowing the earthquake. As our Eternal Priest. Amen. Christians living in a suffering doing, He suffered and died that grace as I draw hope from Your — From the Web site: world, we must respond with BY KAY COZAD humanity might live! How can sacrifice. Amen. www.catholicdaughters.org compassion: “The laity of our you die to your ego and self Church are moved to act on oday’s Catholic concludes importance and live more fully in Excerpt from Pope Benedict XVI’s Letter behalf of those in need because its Lenten reflection by Him? to Priests: they have come to know Christ in Toffering the 12th, 13th and Prayer: Jesus, You paid the ulti- I also think, therefore, of the the depths of their own suffer- 14th Stations of the Cross as we mate price for my eternal good. countless situations of suffering ing.” — “Called and Gifted for approach the holy Triduum. Teach me daily, Lord, how to die endured by many priests, either the Third Millennium,” page 5, (Note: A 15th station has recently to self and be filled with Your because they themselves share in USCCB, Washington, D.C. been offered to depict Our Lord’s spirit of goodness, so that I might the manifold human experience Being followers of Christ does Resurrection.) serve you better. Thank you for of pain or because they encounter not mean that life will be easy, The opening prayer to each Your sacrifice. Amen. misunderstanding from the very pain-free or conflict-free. It is in station is: persons to whom they minister. Baptism that Christians are united “We adore You, O Christ, and to Christ’s Death and we praise You, because by Your Commentary from Father Bill Kummer, Resurrection. In Mark’s Gospel, holy cross You have redeemed pastor,St.Michael,Plymouth: Christ said, “If any want to the world.” I live out the words of Pope become my followers, let them After reading a meditation Benedict by taking comfort in deny themselves and take up their explaining each step of Christ’s knowing the Holy Father keeps in cross and follow me.” Jesus passion the following traditional his mind and heart the sufferings freely and completely entered prayers are recited: of Father Kummer and all priests. into our human condition ... Our Father, Hail Mary and the This fact surely brings comfort enduring excruciating suffering in Glory Be not only to the priests, but also to His Passion and Death. Fourteenth station: Jesus all the faithful; Benedict’s caring In Romans 5, we learn: is laid in the tomb heart and mind bear comfort to “Suffering produces endurance, all. Sharing humanity, the priest’s and endurance produces hope, Prepared for burial Jesus was life receives no exemption from and hope does not disappoint us, laid in a borrowed tomb, having the rigors which befall all; we, because God’s love has been none to call His own. But His too, are imperfect and must min- poured into our hearts through the burial was only temporary as the ister to the imperfect. Holy Spirit that has been given to grave could not contain Him. His Imperfection causes pain. Three us.” The Good News is that Jesus glorious resurrection from the categories of suffering are readily has not abandoned us — He is dead will raise us all from the apparent and common for priests. with us today helping us to Thirteenth station: Jesus tombs of our despair. What in One, (this we share with every- endure our burdens. is taken down from the your life has you buried in sin? one), is physical weakness: for In his encyclical “Spe Salvi,” How can you arise and be recon- example, our blood pressure Pope Benedict XVI wrote, cross ciled with Jesus? Prayer: Though I live in this climbs, and the vigor of youth “Hence in all human suffering we Following the cruelty of His passes to stiffness in the morning, are joined by One who experi- world now with all its tempta- crucifixion, Jesus’ battered, life- tions, Lord, my hope is in Your and our heads ache. Two, (this ences and carries that suffering less body was removed from the one is unique to priests), our fail- with us; hence con-solatio is pres- promise of eternal life. By Your cross to lie gently, as He had as death and Resurrection, make me ure to always understand that ent in all suffering, the consola- an infant, in the arms of His priestly heartaches lead us to a tion of God’s compassionate love worthy to live with You in Your mother. Joseph of Arimathea and Kingdom forever. Amen. mystic communion with Christ. — and so the star of hope rises. the women then anointed Him Rather than learning the lesson, I Hope is trusting that God will ful- Twelfth station: Jesus dies with oils and wrapped Him in a run away; I hide. The third, (the fill His promises even during dif- on the cross shroud. When all seems lost, how real pain), is the knowledge that ficult struggles. Certainly, in our can you find hope in the Lord? even the best effort cannot ease many sufferings and trials we As the the earth trembled and Prayer: My Savior, You laid the pain of those to whom we always need the lesser and greater the sky turned dark, Jesus, both down Your life for my sins and I minister. hopes too — a kind visit, the God and man, gave up His spirit am redeemed by Your death. All men like to fix things; we healing of internal and external for our redemption. Though pure Allow me now to rest in Your cannot “fix” everything. So we wounds, a favorable resolution of in spirit and innocent of wrong- 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 28, 2010 FOUR STUDENTS RECEIVE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. JUDE THIRD GRADERS LIGHT OF GOD AWARD PRESENT HONORS AWARDS CREATE CROSSES AS REMINDER

PROVIDED BY RICHARD DORNBOS PROVIDED BY RICHARD DORNBOS PROVIDED BY ST. JUDE SCHOOL Four students from Marian and Saint Joseph’s The Knights of Columbus Council 4263 recent- Students in Barb Didier and Judy Colliver’s high schools received the Lumen Dei (Light of ly held an honors awards ceremony where third-grade classes at St. Jude, Fort Wayne, cre- God) distinguished award from the Knights of Joseph and Julia Ciszczon, longtime parish- ated Lenten crosses from tree limbs and wood Columbus Council 4263 in Granger. This exem- ioners of St. Pius X Parish, Granger, were hon- as a reminder that they each have life crosses to plary award is based on the students’ expression ored for their tireless volunteer efforts at the bear. The crosses were placed before the altar of faith, courage, love, inspiration, leadership and church. Pictured at the award ceremony are for Mass there. Following the display the stu- community service. Winners were selected by from left Joseph Ciszczon, Jr., the couple’s son, dents retrieved their crosses to take home and their teachers. Shown are, from left, Grand Grand Knight Bob Andrews, Joseph Ciszczon, display as a reminder of their Lenten practices. Knight Robert Andrews; Matthew Mackey, Saint Sr., District Deputy Vincent Feck and Julia Joseph’s; Angela Watkins, Saint Joseph’s; Katie Ciszczon. Garcia, Marian; Joseph Gettinger, Marian; and Vincent Feck, district deputy of the Knights of Columbus.

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BY BRIAN MACMICHAEL

Palm Sunday Spy Wednesday Palm Sunday is observed on the Wednesday of Holy Week used to be sixth Sunday in Lent, and marks the called Spy Wednesday. The rationale is official beginning of Holy Week. Palm clear from the day’s Gospel reading Sunday is meant to commemorate the from Matthew, in which Judas Iscariot triumphant entry of Jesus into approaches the chief priests and offers Jerusalem, when, as the Gospels tell us, to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. the people of the city hailed Jesus as their king. Mass of the Sacred Chrism During this year’s entrance proces- sional with palms from outdoors, Luke Traditionally, on Holy Thursday or 19:28-40 will be read. This is the an earlier time during Holy Week, the account of the people of Jerusalem holy oils — the Oil of the Sick, the Oil spreading palms before Christ while of Catechumens, and the Sacred Chrism singing, “Blessed is the king who — are blessed by the bishop at a special comes in the name of the Lord. Peace Mass, and then distributed to churches in heaven and glory in the highest.” Of through the diocese. In our diocese, we course, this is basis for the “Sanctus” celebrate a Chrism Mass on Monday of acclamation we sing at every Mass at Holy Week at St. Matthew Co-Cathedral the beginning of the Eucharistic Prayer. in South Bend, and on Tuesday of Holy During the Mass itself, the first read- Week at the Cathedral of the ing is from Isaiah, while the second Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. reading will be from Philippians chapter The Sacred Chrism will be used to con- 2 — the famous Christological hymn firm the elect at the Easter Vigil. The that begins: “Christ Jesus, though He Chrism will also be used in the coming was in the form of God, did not regard months for priestly ordinations, and it is equality with God something to be employed for certain sacramental bless- grasped. Rather, He emptied himself, ings and consecrations, such as the dedi- taking the form of a slave. ... ” This is a cation of churches and altars. The Oil of very powerful text that has been the the Catechumens is employed through- basis for much of the Church’s theolog- out the year for Baptisms, while the Oil ical affirmations that Christ was truly of the Sick will be used for Anointings God and truly suffered as man. The of the Sick. Eastern Churches see this as the beauti- The Chrism Mass also has a special ful hymn of the Son of God’s “keno- focus on the priesthood, as the pres- sis,” or voluntary “self-emptying” out byterate comes together to concelebrate of love for sinful man. with the bishop and manifest their com- Finally, the Gospel this year will be munion with him. During the Mass, the from Luke, with the traditional practice priests renew their commitment to of the priest and others assuming the priestly service, dedicating themselves roles of Christ and the various figures. anew to Christ and to service of the The narrative spans the time from the local Church, particularly through the Last Supper to the death of Christ. sacred liturgy. In this Year for Priests, One might be curious as to why we we should pray for our presbyterate in a read the entire Passion narrative on special way during Holy Week. Palm Sunday. In addition to ensuring that those who won’t be attending the CNS PHOTO FROM ART RESOURCE Holy Thursday Good Friday liturgy may still hear the Women visit the tomb of Christ and find it empty in this depiction of the Resurrection. The fresco was Passion, a possible Scriptural founda- painted around 1440 by Fra Angelico on a wall of the Convent of San Marco in Florence, Italy. The Holy Thursday Mass of the tion may be found in the Gospel of Lord’s Supper is meant to commemo- Luke, a few chapters before the entry rate Christ’s institution of the Eucharist into Jerusalem. In Luke 13:33-35, Jesus says: Christ in Jerusalem. However, in Jerusalem itself, the focus at the Last Supper, and it also marks the institution of the “Yet I must continue on my way today, tomorrow and the was on a reenactment of the hailing with palms branches. priesthood. Holy Thursday is the beginning of the Easter following day, for it is impossible that a prophet should die Thanks to the written testimony of such pilgrims as Egeria, Triduum, which encompasses Holy Thursday, Good outside of Jerusalem. ‘Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill who was most likely a fourth-century Spanish nun who kept Friday and Easter Sunday (“triduum” is Latin for “three the prophets and stone those sent to you, how many times I a journal of the Holy Week liturgies during her visit to days”). The Sacred Triduum is the highest feast in the yearned to gather your children together as a hen gathers her Jerusalem, the palm tradition of Jerusalem was brought liturgical life of the Church. brood under her wings, but you were unwilling! Behold, west, and eventually was blended with the Passion focus, The feast of the Lord’s Supper is also known as your house will be abandoned. (But) I tell you, you will not giving us the combination we have today. “Maundy Thursday.” Some have suggested that the word see me until (the time comes when) you say, ‘Blessed is he It is interesting to note that palms branches used on Palm “maundy” derives from the beginning of a phrase towards who comes in the name of the Lord.’” Sunday are often burned to create the ashes for Ash the end of the Last Supper account in John’s Gospel: Although this passage is somewhat enigmatic, Jesus Wednesday of the following year. There is surely much sym- “Mandatum novum do vobis, ut diligatis invicem, sicut utters a prophecy that is reminiscent of the plight of the Old bolism in this connection. One might say that the palms are dilexi vos ... “ (“A new commandment I give unto you, Testament prophets, while also pointing to the fact that he burned to remind us of our mortality and profound need for that you love one another as I have loved you.”). — Jn must enter the city to accomplish his mission. This mission, God’s mercy. After all, the palms are used to hail Christ, but 13:24. In many ways, this phrase is a recapitulation of the to die as an innocent and sacrificial victim, is the true focus the same people ended up assenting to his crucifixion — and entire Gospel, and of Jesus’ fulfillment of the Mosaic Law. and fulfillment of the triumphant entry into Jerusalem. are we not all sinners as well, who also nail Christ to the At the same time, it is a verbal expression of the powerful In terms of historical development, this feast was known cross? To use the palm ashes at Ash Wednesday prepares us message found in Holy Thursday’s Gospel reading, in as Passion Sunday in Rome during the days of the early to enter Lent as a very important season of penitence and Church, with the focus being on the cross that awaited preparation to truly welcome Christ into our hearts forever. EASTER, PAGE 12 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 28, 2010 of Matins and Lauds (the first two hours of the daily Divine cifix, whose image of Christ’s crucified body makes it a par- Office) on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday ticularly fitting icon on this day. Churches that are privileged EASTER — often prayed the night before or around midnight. Today, to have a sliver of the True Cross display it and allow the when used as part of public devotion, it is sometimes con- assembly to come forward and venerate it according to per- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 flated into a single service at night. Psalms, hymns and read- sonal piety. This tradition is very ancient — in fact, there is ings are used, including several passages from the Book of a story from the early Church of someone coming forward Lamentations. The place of worship is gradually stripped to kiss a sizable portion of the True Cross, but instead biting which Christ washes the Apostles’ feet. throughout the service, often symbolized by the extinguish- a large chunk out in an attempt to steal a piece of this The washing of feet, or the “pedilavium,” is perhaps ing, one by one, of candles and lights, until the church is left incomparable relic. the most distinctive rite that can be used during the Holy in total darkness. This is accompanied by a “strepitus,” or It is a fairly universal practice to observe the Stations of Thursday liturgy. St. John’s Gospel is the only one not to “loud noise,” sometimes made by the assembly slamming the Cross in the evening on Good Friday. The stations are include a Eucharistic institution during the Last Supper their books shut or banging on the pews for a few moments, also prayed on Fridays throughout Lent, and can actually be account. Instead, it records the foot washing as an instruc- to recall the earthquake that struck the land at the hour of done on any Friday during the year. But the Good Friday tion for the entire life of community, charity and humility Christ’s death. A single candle may then be reintroduced and Stations have a certain primacy for obvious reasons. In that should govern the Church: “If I, therefore, the master left to burn as a promise that the victory of the prince of Jerusalem, Christ’s Way of the Cross is followed along its and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash darkness is only temporary, and that Christ will ultimately original path, called the “Via Dolorosa” (“Way of one another’s feet.” — Jn 13:14. The liturgical reenact- and definitively triumph over death. Suffering”) or the “Via Crucis” (“Way of the Cross”). In ment of the footwashing, in which the priest washes and There is an interesting musical story associated with Rome, where pilgrimage to the historical sites was not possi- dries several pairs of feet, also has a very deep symbolic Tenebrae. During Tenebrae at the Sistine Chapel in the 17th ble, there are traditional “stational churches” that are meant meaning associated with cleansing; and its proximity to and 18th centuries, the choir would sing an ethereal version to be visited — one on each day of Lent. In addition, many the Baptism of the elect — those catechumens to be of a piece called “Miserere mei, Deus” (“Have mercy on landmarks and relics were actually moved from Jerusalem to received into the Church at the Easter Vigil — is very me, O God”), a setting of Psalm 51 attributed to several Rome, to facilitate devotion. An example is the “Scala appropriate. St. Ambrose, who was bishop of Milan dur- composers, but primarily to Gregorio Allegri. This piece of Sancta” (“the Holy Stairs”), which are recognized as the ing the fourth century and whose “mystagogical catech- Renaissance polyphony was renowned across Europe not steps Jesus stood on while at trial before Pilate, and which eses” are among the Patristic sources that inform our Rites only for its beauty, but also for the fact that the music was were brought to Rome from Jerusalem by St. Helena in the of Christian Initiation today, included the “pedilavium” as not permitted to be transcribed or performed anywhere out- fourth century. Now found at the Lateran Palace, it is a com- part of the Milanese baptismal rite. Moreover, the foot- side the Vatican. The ban was finally lifted after a young mon devotional practice for pilgrims even today to ascend washing rite has come to emphasize the ministerial role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — then only 14 — attended the stairs on their knees and in prayer. the priesthood instituted by Jesus Christ on Holy Tenebrae at the Sistine Chapel and wrote out the entire piece Our practice of placing 14 Stations of the Cross in our Thursday, calling to mind the manner in which He acted from memory afterwards. If you have heard the “Miserere” churches is a sort of combination of how devotion devel- as servant to the Apostles, who would become the first performed before, especially in a liturgical context, you are oped in Jerusalem and Rome. We walk from station to sta- priests. privileged indeed! tion as a type of pilgrimage, engaging in a deep and personal The Holy Thursday liturgy concludes with the solemn reflection on the sufferings of Christ. transfer of the reserved Blessed Sacrament to an altar of Good Friday When contemplating Good Friday, it is true that Christ’s repose, separate from the main altar and tabernacle. The death is an event of unparalleled tragedy and sorrow. “Pange Lingua,” a beautiful Eucharistic hymn by St. Good Friday is the anniversary of Christ’s crucifixion and However, the Son’s death on the cross is also His exaltation Thomas Aquinas, is chanted as the priest brings the Body death. The Gospel of John emphasized this day as the day of on the cross. In a very real sense, the cross is Christ’s throne, of Christ to the altar, where Christians will keep vigil preparation for the Passover, with the lambs being slaugh- from which God has triumphed over sin. The remainder of throughout much of the evening and night. This practice tered at noon, the hour in which Pilate presented Jesus to be the Triduum unveils the full reason for our joy. recalls the Agony in the Garden, when Christ implores crucified (Jn 19:14). The strong connection between Jesus Peter, “So you could not keep watch with me for one and the spotless lamb would have been unmistakable to St. Holy Saturday hour?” Some keep the pious tradition of visiting up to John’s Jewish and early Christian audience. seven altars of repose in different churches throughout a The Good Friday service usually begins at 3 p.m., the Holy Saturday is a relatively “quiet” liturgical day until city on Holy Thursday night. A plenary indulgence used to time of Christ’s death. The Gospel is the Lord’s Passion as the start of the vigil, but it does carry profound theological be attached to this act of devotion and adoration. recorded by St. John. It is important to note that the Good meaning. It is easy to neglect the fact that, while Christ’s There is no formal conclusion to Mass on Holy Friday liturgy is not a Mass. Nonetheless, Holy Communion body lay in the tomb, His soul descended into hell. We pro- Thursday. In a sense, the entire Triduum is a single liturgy, is distributed from the reserved Sacrament of Holy fess this in the Apostles’ Creed, one of the earliest doctrinal commemorating the entirety of the salvific Paschal Thursday. Good Friday has several other unique elements, statements of the Church. Father Hans Urs von Balthasar, a Mystery — Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection. including the solemn intercessions, which include prayers great Catholic theologian of the 20th century, interestingly for the unity of all Christians and that the Jewish people and proposed that Christ’s descent into hell was absolutely fun- Office of Tenebrae all other non-Christians may come to embrace the fullness damental to fulfilling the redemption of the totality of of Christ’s truth. One might also recall the manner in which human existence — including death itself. Death, as an A tradition that has been revived in many Catholic Jesus interceded on our behalf while on the Cross. effect of original sin, is not a part of created human nature; churches is the ancient Office of Tenebrae. “Tenebrae” This is followed by the Reproaches, in which God but even humans justified by grace must still die as a conse- means “darkness” or “shadows,” and is derived from the addresses His people, asking why we have betrayed Him quence of that sin. According to von Balthasar, Christ had to phrase in the Gospels: “tenebrae factae sunt super universam and remained faithless, despite all His works on our behalf. take on the complete experience of death, despite the fact terram” — “darkness came over the whole land.” — Mt The Reproaches are sung, and are drawn from both Old and that it was completely alien to Himself as the Son of God. 27:45. It commemorates the withdrawal of the light as New Testament texts. The response to the Reproaches is a As such, His undergoing of a real death and true lifelessness Christ died on the cross. Some have described Tenebrae as a “Trisagion” (Greek for “thrice-holy”): “Holy is God! Holy was much deeper than that of any mere human being. And sort of funeral for Christ. and strong! Holy immortal One, have mercy on us!” in the same paradoxical sense in which Christ’s hanging The Tenebrae service was originally the combined offices The Reproaches are sung during the veneration of a cru- upon the Cross on Good Friday is actually an exaltation,

Christ the King Church Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 52473 State Road 933 South Bend, IN 1100 South Calhoun Street - Fort Wayne - 424-1485 Holy Week Schedule Holy Week and Easter Schedule Holy Thursday, Holy Thursday, April 1 April 1: Noon Day Prayer, 12:05 pm Morning Prayer 8:30 AM Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 6:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration (North Chapel) 8:30 -10:00 PM Good Friday, April 2: Night Prayer (North Chapel) 10:00 PM Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, 1:00 pm* Way of the Cross, 7:00 pm Good Friday, April 2 Morning Prayer 8:30 AM Holy Saturday, April 3: Easter Vigil, 9:00 pm* Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 1:00 PM Easter Sunday Masses, April 4: Soup Supper 6:00 PM Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM 7:30, 9:00 and 11:30 am** (No 5:00 pm Mass) *Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades presiding Holy Saturday, April 3 Morning Prayer 8:30 AM **Bishop John D’Arcy presiding Food Blessing 1:00 PM SACRAMENT OF PENANCE/RECONCILIATION OFFERED: Easter Vigil Mass 9:00 PM Holy Thursday, 4:00 to 5:00 pm and Good Friday, after 1:00 pm service Easter Sunday, April 4 Holy Saturday, 2:30 to 4:30 pm Masses - 7:00 AM, 8:45 AM, 10:30 AM & 12:15 PM MARCH 28, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Christ’s descent into the darkest reaches of death on Holy The Liturgy of the Word includes seven Old Testament onal, indicating the eschatological reality of sacramental Saturday is actually the triumph of life-giving love over readings, although that number can be shortened for time death and new life — eternal life — in Christ. death. By entering into radical solidarity with the dead out constraint reasons. Prior to Pope Pius XII’s reforms, there During the Easter Octave, there is a long-standing tra- of self-emptying love for the Father and for sinful man, were 12 Old Testament readings. The current readings dition of Christians exchanging a variety of Easter greet- Christ removes death’s finality and enables the dead to have include selections drawn from Genesis, Exodus and prophet- ings. One might say, “Christus resurrexit!” (“Christ is communion with God. ic texts — all alluding to creation and redemption. Then the risen!”), and another would respond with either “Vere res- Time-honored Christian iconography depicts the victori- church bells are rung and the Gloria is sung, marking the urrexit!” (“He is risen indeed!”) or “Resurrexit sicut ous Christ in Hades liberating the righteous souls of those end of the expectant vigilant period and a rousing elevation dixit!” (“Risen just as He said!”) or “Deo gratias!” who had died before Christ’s time, and who were awaiting of our Easter joy. Following a reading from Romans, the (Thanks be to God!”). His coming before entering into Heaven. Adam and Eve are Alleluia returns from its Lenten absence to herald the Easter Sunday in the West falls on the first Sunday typically depicted as the first to accept Christ’s outstretched Resurrection Gospel: “Why do you seek the living one after the first full moon after the vernal equinox. In terms hand. With the Resurrection of Christ’s body (and with among the dead?” of date, this can be anywhere from March 22 to April 25. Mary’s bodily assumption), Christians also have the promise The subsequent Rites of Initiation begin with a Litany of In his superb book, “The Spirit of the Liturgy,” written that their bodies will be resurrected and glorified at the end the Saints, followed by the public Baptism of those who while he was still a cardinal, Pope Benedict XVI discusses of time, when Christ will come again at the Last Judgment have completed their catechumenal journey and are now the timing of Easter. The date of Easter not only histori- to establish the new heavens and new earth. undergoing death and rebirth in Christ by the power of the cally had a relationship with the date of the Jewish Fasting is a very important part of the time between Holy Holy Spirit working through the water. Afterwards, the Passover, but has come to express the cosmic significance Thursday and Easter. Some traditions — especially in the newly baptized and those previously baptized who are now of the Lord’s Resurrection. By celebrating Easter on a Eastern Churches — allow for almost no eating at all until being brought into full communion with the Catholic Sunday (the “Eighth Day”) after the first full moon (the we have ushered in Easter. However, this period of fasting Church receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, using the fully “risen” moon) of spring (a season of renewal), may be described as more anticipatory than penitential. Chrism oil consecrated earlier in the week. All those in the Christians express the power and universality of sacred Some have described it as akin to the fasting that comes nat- congregation then renew their baptismal promises to reject time, uniting the rich symbolism of the solar and lunar urally before great events in one’s life. For example, many Satan and remain faithful to God, and the assembly is sprin- calendars. are not hungry on the morning of their wedding day. We, kled with baptismal water. The Easter season lasts 50 days, up until Ascension then, are fasting in joyful anticipation of the Resurrection. The first Mass of Easter then continues with the Liturgy Thursday (observed on Sunday in much of the United of the Eucharist, and the newly baptized are permitted to States), is followed 10 days later by Pentecost Sunday. Easter Vigil join their brothers and sisters in Christ as they receive the As we can see, there is much more to the commemora- Body and Blood of our Resurrected Lord for the first time. tion of Christ’s Passion, Death and Resurrection than just Commencing at nightfall on Holy Saturday, the Easter Easter Sunday, or even Holy Thursday and Good Friday. Vigil — or the “Great Vigil” — is the high point of the Easter Sunday The Easter Triduum and all of Holy Week are a very inte- Easter Triduum and of the entire liturgical year. It is at this grated expression of and participation in the Paschal time that the Church keeps vigil and rejoices as Christ rises Masses during daylight on Easter Sunday typically Mystery that we celebrate every Sunday. By immersing from His tomb with the arrival of Easter. don’t contain as much splendor as the Vigil, but they are ourselves in the Church’s liturgical life, we spiritually The Easter Vigil was at the forefront of Christian initia- extraordinary celebrations nonetheless. The Gospel is bind ourselves more fully to Christ our Head. We can then tion in the early Church, since it was the time in which the always taken from John chapter 20, in which Mary better serve as joyful witnesses while we accompany tens elect were baptized, given their white garments, and wel- Magdalene finds the stone removed from Christ’s tomb of thousands of people — in the United States alone — comed to the Eucharist. But the practice became lost, such and runs to tell Peter and the other disciple, who return to who will enter into the sacramental life of the Catholic that there actually was no true Easter Vigil until Venerable find the tomb empty. A wonderful liturgical practice that is Church during Easter this year. Pope Pius XII began instituting a number of liturgical always done on Easter Sunday is the use of the Easter reforms in the 1950s. In fact, Holy Thursday, Good Friday Sequence, “Victimae Paschali Laudes” (the title is from and the Vigil were all celebrated on the mornings of the first line, which translates as “Christians, to the Brian MacMichael directs the diocesan Office of Worship. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A main reason was the Paschal Victim offer your thankful praises”) Tridentine fasting regulation, which strictly forbade that any immediately before the proclamation of the The people of St. Jude Catholic Church food be eaten between midnight and the reception of Holy Gospel. The sequence is a very ancient tradi- Communion at Mass that day. As such, it was impractical to tion, and is exceptionally beautiful when sung Randallia Drive at East State Blvd. in Fort Wayne have evening Masses. When Pius XII loosened these regula- — especially in the original Latin chant form, invite all to join in the celebration of the Paschal Triduum tions, it allowed for the Holy Week liturgies to be situated at which is not very difficult. much more appropriate times, lending a greater authenticity The Easter Triduum officially ends with v to the celebrations. Moreover, reforms after the Second Vespers (Evening Prayer) on Easter Sunday, Holy Thursday, April 1 - 7:00 PM Vatican Council restored the character of the Vigil as one of but the solemn feast of Easter is celebrated for Christian initiation. eight days, called the Easter Octave. The Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper The Easter Vigil today consists of four parts: 1) The eighth day, the Second Sunday of Easter, has Good Friday, April 2 - 12:30 PM Service of Light, 2) The Liturgy of the Word, 3) The Liturgy recently also become known as Divine Mercy of Baptism, with Christian Initiation (including Sunday. The concept of the “Eighth Day” is Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Confirmation) and the Renewal of Baptismal Promises, 4) very important in Christian theology and litur- The Liturgy of the Eucharist. gy. Six was considered a number of imperfec- Holy Saturday, April 3 - 8:45 PM The Service of Light begins with “Lucenarium” (from tion by Jews and Christians, while seven was Easter Vigil the Latin word for “light”), when the Paschal Candle, lit the perfect number — for instance, God rested from the Easter fire outside the church, is brought into the on the seventh day of Creation, which became Easter Sunday, April 12 darkened church building. The candle is dipped into the font the Sabbath. The “Eighth Day,” as a day Masses -7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 AM that will be used to baptize the elect, symbolizing Christ beyond even the seventh, is known as the sanctifying the waters. The “Light of Christ” dispels the “eschatological” day (derived from “eschaton,” Easter Egg Hunt - 4:45 PM darkness, and the flame is spread to the candles of the indi- the Greek word for “last”) — it is the day of vidual Christians gathered in the Church. The Paschal Christ that points to the end of time and the Candle itself will be used throughout the season of Easter, fulfillment of God’s Kingdom. Sunday was St. Monica Church and especially for baptisms and funerals during the coming often referred to as the “Eighth Day” in the year. When light has been restored, the magnificent and early Church, and the eschatological character MISHAWAKA ancient text of the “Exsultet” is chanted. The English trans- of the day and of the number represents the Holy Week Schedule lation begins: “Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of Christian anticipation of Christ’s “Parousia,” or angels! Exsult, all creation around God’s throne! Jesus Second Coming. Baptisteries and baptismal Christ, our King, is risen! Sound the trumpet of salvation!” fonts were and still are constructed to be octag- April 1, Holy Thursday 7:00 pm April 2, Good Friday 12:00 pm Most Precious Blood Church April 3, Holy Saturday 8:45 pm April 4, Easter Sunday 7:30 am Easter Triduum Children’s Liturgy 9:30 am Thursday 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper Easter Sunday 11:00 am (Adoration after Mass until 10:00 PM) Friday - 1:30 PM Good Friday Liturgy & Communion Saturday - 8:45 PM Easter Vigil Mass Easter Sunday - 8:00 & 10:15 AM Masses (regular Sunday Schedule)

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EDITORIAL The Catholic voice to hear COMMENTARY nyone who watched television news or read the newspapers Alast week is probably wondering, “Which Catholic voice TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. represents the Church on the healthcare reform bills?” Is it the Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Word length may not exceed 250 words. Address letters to: Today’s U.S. bishops, women religious orders, the Catholic Health Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Association (CHA)? The confusion arose when the CHA and signers of a Catholic social justice lobby called Network, which is com- Eucharist. In grade school, we were attending Mass. prised of nuns whose congregations are part of Leadership Less importance taught that only the priest could Pope Benedict XVI gives Holy Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), urged passage of the touch the Host. We knelt in adora- Communion only on the tongue and Senate health reform bill. The LCWR represents about 90 per- given to Eucharist tion to receive Jesus on the tongue. to a kneeling Catholic. I hope and cent of the nation’s nuns. There was no talking in church out pray our priests will do as the pope since Vatican II of reverence for our Savior. Now does. Noted later in the week, however, through a clarification Since Vatican II, all the changes we have only 20 percent of Sharon Hullinger from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ office, Catholics attending Mass. Then, 40 Wolcottville “Network’s letter, about healthcare reform, was signed by a few in the Church have resulted in less importance give to Jesus in the years ago, there was 70 percent dozen people, and despite what Network said, they do not come anywhere near representing 59,000 American sisters.” Added to the press release was, “The letter had 55 signato- ries, some individuals, some groups of three to five persons. One endorser signed twice. There are 793 religious communi- Facing death in solidarity and hope ties in the United States. The math is clear. Network is far off the mark.” hen I make presenta- selves isolated from human Another group of sisters, the Council of Major Superiors of tions on end-of-life warmth and compassion in insti- Women Religious, joined with the U.S. bishops and urged Wdecision making, I tutions, cut off from access to MAKING members to oppose the Senate version of healthcare legislation. sometimes have audience mem- human presence by technology Mother Mary Quentin, president of the Council of Major bers approach me afterwards with which dominates the institutional SENSE OF Superiors of Women Religious, cited the reason for this opposi- comments like, “You know, setting in which most details tion was “because of (the Senate version’s) expansion of abor- Father, when my mom died six occur.” BIOETHICS tion funding and its lack of adequate provision for conscience years ago, and I look back on it, Fostering a humanly enriching I’m not sure my brothers and I environment for those facing protection.” death often means giving explicit FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK Another group of Catholic doctors, the Catholic Medical made the right decisions about her care.” Remarks like these attention to human presence and Association, has opposed the bill. serve to remind us how the cir- human contact, even in the midst The secular press, of course, made the American Catholic cumstances surrounding death are of a plethora of technology that towards others in their suffering, Church sound as if it is at odds with itself. So who do important not only for the person may surround a patient. we do far more than express a American Catholics look to as the voice in such matters? In this who passes on but also for those For example, thanks to the detached pity towards them. matter, the USCCB trumps the other voices. who remain behind. remarkable development of feed- Rather, we manifest a willingness A “good death” generally ing tubes, it has become a rela- to enter into their situation. The involves the confluence of many tively simple matter to nourish word compassion (from Latin Senate bill passes the House elements and events: Dying sur- and hydrate someone who is hav- and French roots: com — “with” Throughout Sunday, it became clear that the Senate health- rounded by our loved ones, ing trouble swallowing. Such a + pati — “to suffer”) means, “to care reform bill could not pass the House without the support preferably in surroundings like a tube, particularly when inserted suffer with,” to suffer alongside, to participate in suffering. Pope of pro-life Democrats. home or hospice setting; receiv- directly into the stomach, is a ing proper pain management; highly effective means of provid- Benedict XVI perhaps stated the Rep. Bart Stupak, a pro-life Democrat and Catholic from ing nutrition and hydration in importance of compassion most Michigan, received a promise from President Barack Obama making use of reasonable medi- cal treatments (and avoiding various institutional settings. But directly in 2007 when he wrote, that he would issue an executive order banning funding for unduly burdensome treatments); the ease of injecting food and liq- “A society unable to accept its abortions. Stupak led a group of pro-life House Democrats in making peace with family and uids through a so-called PEG suffering members and incapable opposing the Senate health reform bill unless it were amended friends; making peace with God tube into the stomach means that of helping to share their suffering to include the abortion language passed by the House last year. (and receiving the Last medical staff can quickly and and to bear it inwardly through The promise of the executive order was enough to bring Sacraments); and uniting our- efficiently move on to the next ‘com-passion’ is a cruel and Stupak and several other pro-life Democrats into the “yes” selves with Christ in his hour of patient after a feeding, perhaps inhuman society. ... Indeed, to camp favoring the healthcare reform bill. Critics say an execu- suffering. neglecting to meet the very real accept the ‘other’ who suffers, tive order can be changed by President Obama or any presi- As we take care of those who human need for companionship. means that I take up his suffering dent. are sick and suffering, we face Staff members may prefer the in such a way that it becomes “An executive order does not trump a statute,” said Rep. the dual challenge of making eth- efficiency that such a tube mine also. ... The Latin word Joseph R. Pitts, R-Pa. ical treatment decisions for them affords, but human contact may con-solatio, ‘consolation,’ Stupak has received much criticism from pro-life organiza- and ensuring a supportive and be diminished in the process. expresses this beautifully. It sug- tions for accepting the executive order rather than an amend- humanly enriching environment If a patient is still able to take gests being with the other in his ment, which would have been written into the law. as they approach their last days small amounts of food orally, it solitude, so that it ceases to be On Monday, after the Senate bill passed the House, 219-212, and hours. may be preferable to feed him or solitude.” late Sunday night, Richard Doerflinger, associate director of the By providing a supportive and her by hand, rather than relying We suffer alongside our loved U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, reported to nurturing environment for those on a feeding tube. The rich ones, aware of the abiding inner Catholic News Service that “the statutory mandate construed by who are dying, we aid them in human contact that occurs when- truth that a part of ourselves suf- fers and dies whenever another the courts would override any executive order or regulation.” powerful ways to overcome their ever one person devotes time, sense of isolation. Sister Diana energy and love to hand-feed who is near to us suffers and Doerflinger added, “This is the unanimous view of our legal another should not become a dies. Our communion with them advisers and of the experts we have consulted on abortion Bader, OP, has perceptively described this modern healthcare casualty to our efforts to stream- in our shared humanity, and our jurisprudence. Only a change in the law enacted by Congress, challenge: line medicine or to save money. dedicated solidarity in suffering not an executive order, can begin to address this very serious “In the past, death was a com- This focused effort on our part to invariably leads us, and those problem in the legislation.” munity event. Those closest to be present to those who are dying who pass on ahead of us, to share So the protection of an executive order seems weak. As the the patient ministered in a variety maintains human solidarity with in the mysterious and enduring bill heads back to the Senate, let us pray that an amendment be of ways: watching and praying them, it affirms their dignity as graces of a good death. included with stronger protection for the unborn. with the patient, listening and persons, it manifests benevolence talking, laughing and weeping. In towards them, and it maintains solidarity, a close community the bond of human communica- bore the painful experience tion with them. It also goes a Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is a together. Today, because of the long way towards helping to priest of the diocese of Fall medicalization of the healthcare overcome their sense of loneli- River, Mass., and serves as the setting, death is more often ness and their fear of abandon- director of education at The Today’s Catholic editorial board is Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa Everett, Father regarded as a failure of medical ment. National Catholic Bioethics Mark Gurtner, Msgr. Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. science. The dying find them- When we show compassion Center in Philadelphia. MARCH 28, 2010 COMMENTARY 15 Priesthood: Children’s book presents CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplison In March, the Church remembers St.Casimir, and we look it as vocation for ‘normal guys’ at his homeland Poland.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At on the theology of the priesthood 1.Although Poland is very much identified as Christian,Christianity got there relative- the Vatican, the Year for Priests is and on the history, theology and ly late.The region began to be evangelized Christian around being marked with serious aca- spirituality of celibacy held in a.566 b.766 c.966 demic conferences and solemn Rome in early March. THE liturgies, leading up to a huge The fictional Father Bob’s gathering of priests from around vocation story also does not VATICAN 2.Even though Poland is in Eastern Europe it lent towards this version of Christianity the world in June. include lightning bolts, strange a.Byzantine Orthodoxy Father Jeffrey F. Kirby, 34, a voices or miraculous signs. LETTER b.German Lutheranism priest of the Diocese of As a boy and as a teen, the c.Latin Catholicism Charleston, S.C., has participated character has a puppy and is CINDY WOODEN in some of the big Vatican events, involved in Boy Scouts. His 3.Polish nationalism at times fused with their religious identity.Indeed being but he really marked the Year for palms sweat the first time he asks Catholic became an important distinguishment between the Catholic Poles and the Priests by co-authoring a chil- a girl out. He goes to school dog.” a.Muslim Estonians b.Orthodox Russians c.Cathar Germans dren’s book. dances, to university, to parties “All he was doing was trying “Becoming Father Bob” was and to Mass. He gets a job and to be a good kid and through that 4.After the reformation this identity was also a contrast with the mostly written by Father Kirby and continues questioning what his he hears God’s call,” Father Marguerite B. Wirtz, principal of life is meant to be. Kirby said. a.Lutheran Germans b.Atheist Swedes c.Baptist Ukrainians St. Mary Help of Christians “Bobby is just living a normal The point, Father Kirby said, Catholic School in Aiken, S.C. life,” Father Kirby said in an is that “normal people are called 5.The Reformation made some inroads in Poland but Catholicism remained strongest The book is illustrated by Alice interview in Rome. The boy in to the priesthood. amongst these people Judd, a member of the parish, the story is following basic “Most of us, I think, just live a.the urban elite and was released Feb. 1. advice for Christian children: day in and day out and most con- b.the rural areas and peasants Because the book is aimed at “Just try to be a good kid, don’t versions happen slowly and qui- c.priests and monks children in grades 4-7, the tone lie, treat your mom and dad well, etly, “ he said. obviously is not as ponderous as don’t harass your brothers and the Year for Priests’ conferences sisters, pray, take care of your 6.Catholicism was also identified with nationalism when Catholic Poland defended its LETTER, PAGE 16 territory against this Scandinavian Protestant nation a.Sweden b.Greenland c.Lithuania God loves us with perfect love 7.However the Church suffered from tensions with the Orthodox who were favored by this power which often controlled Poland a.Ruthenia b.Russia c.Crimea ing recalls the plans for the arrival of Jesus as well as the Reflection THE arrival itself. 8.Caught in the middle were Eastern Rite Catholics,often despised by both Latin No biblical reading is as power- Catholics and Orthodox.Who are these folks? An element of inevitability, of ful and overwhelming as are the SUNDAY Providence, surrounds the event. four Passion narratives in the suc- a.Latin Rite Catholics who offered allegiance to and joined with Jesus tells Pharisees who object cessive Gospels. Luke’s Passion the Orthodox Catholic Church, but retained Western liturgy GOSPEL to it all that even if the disciples narrative is no exception. b.Orthodox Rite Catholics who offered allegiance to and joined MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION were silent, the very stones At the blessing of the palms, with the Roman Catholic Church, and retained eastern liturgy would shout the good news of the Church prepares us, again c.Orthodox Christians who joined with the Roman Catholic salvation in Christ. employing Luke’s Gospel, for this Church, retaining their Eastern liturgy Later, in the first reading, the proclamation. Church presents the third of the Palm Sunday Recalling the entry into 9.Poland emerged after the Great War with more independence and added territory four “Songs of the Suffering Jerusalem by Jesus, the Church which had been ceded by Lk 22:14-23:56 Servant” from the third section of presents the Lord as resolute. We are beginning Holy Week Isaiah. Scholars debate the identi- Salvation was God’s will, the prod- a.Germany b.Finland c.Kalinigrad with the Palm Sunday liturgies, ty of this servant. Was he a uct of God’s love for us. Some coming to the fulfillment of the prophet? The author? A collective people cooperated. Some did not, 10.The next phase of disaster for Catholicism was this event in 1939 Lenten season and drawing us symbol for the people of Israel? burdened by ignorance or pride. a.the German invasion of Catholic Belgium face to face to the ultimate reality In any case, Christians have The readings from the third b.the German invasion of Poland of salvation, that Jesus, the Son always seen in these songs the chapter of Isaiah and Philippians c.the German attack on Russia of God, died to reconcile us with image of the innocent, constantly focus our minds upon Jesus. He is loyal servant of God, the Lord the Father and then forever Lord! 11.Poland was opened for us the gates to heaven Jesus. Finally, magnificently, the a.almost brought into W.W.II by the Resurrection. The Epistle to the Philippians. Passion narrative tells us of the Palm Sunday of course recalls Scholars think that the reading is depth of the Lord’s giving of self. b.invaded and only after a long struggle liberated by her armies the triumphant entry of Jesus into an ancient Christian hymn, used God loves us with a perfect, c.invaded and rapidly defeated and occupied Jerusalem, for the Evangelist in early liturgies. Its eloquence uncompromising, unending love. Luke, the utter apex of the entire magnificently reveals intense Sin flaws us. It can doom us. We 12.After the war Poland was technically free but the Church suffered because ministry of the Lord. faith. need God. God responds by satis- a.the Poles were no longer interested in religion, seeing it had As the last reading, the Church In general, Luke’s Gospel sees fying our need for true life. The failed them Jesus as the embodiment of dramatically offers a reading of key, hopefully refined in Lent, is Luke’s Passion narrative. To b.the new government was Stalinist in influence and anti- God’s mercy, literally God in for us to love God in return. Catholic human flesh, the Son of Mary, a enhance the occasion, the congre- woman, not an angel or a god- gation most often becomes c.the Jewish population has been devastated so the Catholics dess. Jesus seeks out the way- involved. had no strong Church leaders Each Gospel contains a highly READINGS ward and the despondent. Sunday: Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9,17-18,19- Everything leads to the fulfill- detailed and lengthy account of 13.In 1978 this event,important to Poland,was to lead eventually to the fall of com- ment of reconciling sinners with the trial and execution of Jesus. 20,23-24 Phil 2:6-11 Lk 22:14-23:56 munism Monday: Is 42:1-7 Ps 27:1-3,13-14 Jn God. Thus, everything occurs on Each has its own perspective, as a.the Polish government rejected atheism as a credible path each evangelist was an individual 12:1-11 the way to Jerusalem, which b.a Pole was elected to be the pope person who had his own insights Tuesday: Is 49:1-6 Ps 71:1-4a,5ab-6b, Jesus visits once, and on this one c.Polish nationalists freed the former Prussian territory visit Jesus is sacrificed on into what happened on the first 15,17 Jn 13:21-33,36-38 Calvary and then rises again. Good Friday. Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a Ps 69:8-10, 14.The pope gave clear backing to this movement which was nominally just a trade For Catholics, the depth of By contrast, people usually are 21-22, 31, 33-34 Mt 26:14-25 obtuse and often devious, even union,but represented much more meaning of this event is brilliant- Thursday: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9 Ps ly conveyed in the majesty and vicious. Still, the love of God a.Solidarity b.Chopin Lyst c.the United will not be thwarted. Salvation 89:21-22, 25, 27 Rv 1:5-8 Lk 4:16-21 drama of the liturgy. Friday: Is 52:13-53:12 Ps 31:2,6,12- As the palms are blessed, and will come, because it is God’s 13,15-17, 25 Heb 4:14-16;5:7-9 Jn ANSWERS then ideally all in the congrega- will that salvation will come. 1.c, 2.c, 3.b, 4.a, 5.b, 6.a, 7.b, 8.b, 9.a, 10.b, 11.c, 12.b, 13.b, 14.a tion process, the Church offers us 18:1-19:42 a reading from Luke. This read- 16 COMMENTARY MARCH 28, 2010 Advice for Europe — and for us t an international sympo- that reduce sexual differentiation SCRIPTURE SEARCH sium in honor of the late to a question of plumbing and ACardinal Jean-Marie human love to another sport. ... THE Lustiger, held in Paris on Feb. 11, Young people, deeply wounded Gospel for March 28, 2010 I offered closing remarks on what by a culture of promiscuity that Luke 19:28-40 the Church might do to combat tells them simultaneously that CATHOLIC aggressive secularism in Europe. they must be sexually active and Following is a word search based on the processional As the same prescriptions apply that sex could kill them, are DIFFERENCE Gospel for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: the in the United States, let me share yearning for the truth about love, GEORGE WEIGEL procession from the Mount of Olives. The words can them with an American audience: as the remarkable impact of the 1) Intolerance in the name of theology of the body on ... uni- be found in all directions in the puzzle. “tolerance” must be named for versity campuses and in mar- did in Europe (or anywhere else). JERUSALEM BETHPAGE COLT what it is and publicly con- riage-preparation programs I raise these matters of historical UNTIE IT HAS NEED OF IT ROAD demned. To deny religiously- demonstrates. This weapon in the record, not to score debating informed moral argument a place conversion of culture (must) be MOUNT WHOLE MULTITUDE points, but to suggest that part of PRAISE GOD MIGHTY THE KING in the public square is intolerant fully ... deployed: And if that the challenge we face today is to WHO COMES LORD PEACE and antidemocratic. To identify requires making the public claim recognize ... that the West is suf- the truths of biblical morality that the Catholic Church under- fering from a false story about HEAVEN GLORY HIGHEST with bigotry and intolerance is a stands human sexuality better itself, and about the relationship TEACHER SILENT CRY OUT distortion of moral truth and an than the prophets of sexual liber- of biblical religion to its forma- intolerant, uncivil act, which ation, then so be it. tion and its history. must be named as such. To imag- 3) The reduction of Christian 4) The Catholic Church, while ON THE ROAD ine that any state ... has the history to the Crusades, the enriching its interior life through authority to redefine marriage, a European wars of religion, a deepened encounter with the COL TS I LENT JO human institution that (is prior Galileo’s trial, and the Inquisition sources of its faith in the Bible, to) the state ontologically as well must be publicly challenged, for the fathers and the sacraments KHANANPAKHJO as historically, is to open the door these “black legends” ... put (ressourcement), and while devel- WBAGLORDCEDE to what John Paul II called ... obstacles in the way of the con- oping ever more winsome ways “thinly disguised totalitarianism” version of culture. ... to make the Church’s proposal to LEXSONAFRKMD — and this, too, must be said, Contemporary scholarship has a post-Christian Europe (aggior- WTCRNH I UY I OU publicly. This will require deepened our understanding of namento), must also join forces (Western) Christians ... to over- the Crusades as a legitimate, if with men and women of con- HH I GHESTONUT come what (sometimes) seems to often mismanaged and brutal, science who may not be believ- OPOECAEPUGN I be a deeply-engrained and inter- response to Islamic aggression, ers, in order to challenge publicly nalized sense of marginalization even as it has demonstrated that the (encroaching) dictatorship of CAALLVGDTKTT within contemporary society. such horrors as the Thirty Years relativism of which Cardinal OGPEEEOKOV I L 2) We must speak openly ... War were far more about politics Ratzinger warned (in April 2005). about the empirically demonstra- than about the fine points of the The Church’s engagement with ... MEMTYNDFDFEU ble and deplorable effects of the theology of justification. As for culture and politics, in other sexual revolution on individuals the Inquisition, the Church has words, must be less diffident, less EFGLORYTHGIM and society, while calling our repented, publicly, of this and defensive, and more assertive — SDAOREHCAETT contemporaries to a new appreci- other unsavory alliances with not in the sense of aggression, ation of the dignity and nobility state power; when will the but of truth-telling “in and out of © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com of human love. In John Paul II’s (Western) Left apologize for season.” — 2 Tim 4:2. theology of the body, believers communism, which killed more and unbelievers alike have a men and women in a slow week more compelling account of our than the Inquisition did in cen- human embodiedness as male turies? As for science, absent and female, and the reciprocity Christianity and its convictions wrote the book together using e- and fruitfulness “built into” that about a world imprinted with the George Weigel is a senior fellow of mails, faxes and phone calls. embodiedness and differentiation, divine reason ... it almost certain- the Ethics and Public Policy LETTER Large swatches of Father than theories of human sexuality ly would not have developed as it Center in Washington, D.C. Bob’s story come from the life of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Charleston Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, and the puppy in the book is totally based on the Standing in the sunny garden bishop’s dog, Mickey. Two books govern liturgical actions courtyard of the Casa Santa But Father Kirby said the Maria, a residence for U.S. character also includes bits and priests studying in Rome, Father pieces of other priests’ stories, of bishops Kirby insisted he’s one of those including his own. In fact, the “normal people” and that study- book’s “Father Stan,” who is What is the significance of a bishop red buttons) cassock or choir said, the number of priests has ing in Rome and attending or preparing seventh-graders for removing his miter and “beanie”at cer- (fushia) cassock (worn under the increased by nearly 4,000, or serving at papal liturgies was a Confirmation and tells them God tain points in a Mass.What is the name alb and chasubule, for example, about 1 percent. blessing, not a goal. has “a plan for them, a vocation,” of the “beanie?”FK during the celebration of Mass, or Looking at the way priests are “That could almost be a is illustrated with a drawing of with a surplice and stole and cope distributed around the world, it sequel,” he said. “When we say Father Kirby teaching at St. Mary There are two books which during Vespers, etc.). It is said: 47.1 percent were in ‘yes’ to God, we don’t know Help of Christians. govern the liturgical actions of removed before the Eucharistic Europe, 30 percent in the where he’s going to take us or At that point, the book says, bishops. One is called the Prayer begins and he puts it back Americas, 13.2 percent in Asia, what he’ll ask of us. “Bobby hoped that God’s plan Ceremonial, the other is called on when he reaches the chair fol- 8.7 percent in Africa and 1.2 per- “I would never have imagined for him included baseball and the Pontifical. In simplest terms, lowing Holy Communion. cent in Oceania. this for my life and my formation girls.” when the bishop processes, sits The number of seminarians for the priesthood. All I did was Wirtz came up with the idea during the Liturgy of the Word, around the world rose from say, ‘yes,’ and here I am,” he of writing the book after the preaches, receives the gifts, and Msgr. Michael Heintz, rector of St. 115,919 at the end of 2007 to said. school received a grant to buy gives the final blessing, he may Matthew Cathedral in South 117,024 at the end of 2008, an Father Kirby finished his sem- children’s books on vocations for wear his miter. When standing Bend, answered this question. increase of more than 1 percent, inary studies at the Pontifical the school library and couldn’t for the Gospel and the Profession it said. North American College in Rome find much. of Faith (the Creed), he removes The increase in seminarians and was ordained in 2007. His Father Kirby said they plan to it. He also removes it when he varied geographically: Africa first assignment was at St. Mary write at least two more children’s reaches the altar for the What are the latest statistics on new showed an increase of 3.6 per- Help of Christians Parish and vocations books: one on religious Eucharistic Prayer (Canon) of the priests,seminarians? FH cent, Asia an increase of 4.4 per- School. life for women, to be published Mass. cent, and Oceania an increase of But he was sent back to Rome in February 2011, and then one The small fuschia “beanie” is The latest Vatican statistics 6.5 percent, while Europe had a in September to finish his gradu- on “holy matrimony — I’d like called a zuchetto, and is worn show that the number of priests decrease of 4.3 percent and the ate degree in moral theology at to retrieve that term to underline whenever a bishop is in house stood at 409,166, an increase of Americas remained about the the Pontifical University of the that it is a sacrament.” (black with fuschia piping and 1,142 from the end of 2007. same. Holy Cross, so he and Wirtz Since the year 2000, the Vatican MARCH 28, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

BDHS GOLF OUTING SCHEDULED This year’s Bishop Dwenger Saints Open Golf Outing is scheduled for Friday, June 18, at Deer Track Golf Course. Registration begins at 12 p.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost is $90 per person or $360 per team. SuperTickets are also available for purchase at $35 each and include entry into contests, one mulligan and five raffle tickets. Proceeds benefit the school’s endowed scholarship fund. Visit www.bishopdwenger.com to download reservation forms. Sports For more information, call the Development Office at (260) 496-4706. ICCL girls’ tournament CYO cheerleaders primed BY CHUCK FREEBY for high school competition SOUTH BEND — In sports, some was pleased with her team’s people get tired of the phrase BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN “everyone’s a winner.” In the case results. Both the large varsity of the Inter-City Catholic League squad and fifth-grade groups took FORT WAYNE — Like many second place honors while the girls basketball tournament, it’s true. other sports, cheerleaders begin Eight teams — all of which sixth-grade team scored first preparing to compete at the high- place. Complete results of the have winning records — have school level at a young age. reached the quarterfinals of the Bishop Dwenger-hosted event Alumnist Amy Carston headed up open to all CYO grade schools annual post-season tourney. the St. Therese dance team this St. Joseph-South Bend entered are listed below. season and listed nine young At the national level competi- as the top seed, and the Eagles ladies from the fifth and sixth advanced through the first round tion, Bishop Dwenger High grade and six more on her sev- School was recently named run- with a 31-19 win over St. Michael. enth-and eighth-grade roster. CHUCK FREEBY ner-up in the Contest of Madeline Raster led the way with Carston, who owns the Fort 16 points, while Monte Parker St. Joseph-Mishawaka and St. Champions. While performing in Wayne School of Dance, choreo- Orlando, Fla., the varsity cheer- added eight as St. Joseph remained Anthony tipped off the Inter-City graphed all of the routines for her unbeaten. The Eagles now face leaders received the second high- Catholic League girls basketball team to perform at the schools’ est point totals of all teams in all Holy Family, which ousted an 8-3 tourney last weekend at the Holy Catholic Youth League (CYO) St. Pius squad, 32-23. levels of the extremely competi- Cross Gym in South Bend. St. basketball games. Learning the PROVIDED BY ST. CHARLES SCHOOL tive field. Also on that side of the bracket, Joseph won the game, 29-12. basics of jazz, hip hop, cheering St. Charles cheerleaders perform a Holy Cross will meet St. Jude/St. The 2010 reserve grand and sideline chants were the routine. champs are moderated by Amy Monica. Holy Cross advanced goals for Carston’s program. with a 36-28 win over St. Bavo. The other quarterfinal will pit Gonzagowski and include Ashley “Everyone can dance, regard- A medical technologist for Densberger, Audi DiDomenico, Point guard Paige Douglas led the St. Joseph-Mishawaka against St. less of their background,” she Crusaders with 13 points, while Matthew. The Princess City squad Parkview by day, Turner allows Katie Dillon, Jennifer Downey, explained. “We teach them how her cheerleaders to participate in Morgan Eifert, Kendra Giant, teammate Delaney Durbin chipped knocked out St. Anthony with a as fifth-and-sixth graders so that in 10. St. Jude/St. Monica elimi- 29-12 triumph. Meanwhile, St. a spring sport, but expects their Sarah Gorman, Erin Grutsch, they are ready to join Cindy exclusive participation during the Grace Grutsch, Leah Helmer, nated St. Thomas, 32-9. The Matthew finished off Queen of Figel’s team at Bishop Luers after Comets relied on the inside pres- Peace, 30-13. St. Matthew won a fall and winter seasons when the Kelsey Lee, Nikki Martino, eighth grade,” she added. girls cheer for the CYO football Victoria Myers, Jessie Paladino, ence of Devon Smith, who tallied one-point decision over St. Joe- Looking ahead, Carston plans to nine points to lead the attack. Mishawaka in the final game of and basketball teams. Andrea Pelkington, Jordan start a pom squad for football Named by the Indiana Cheer Potosky, Alana Richardson, In the other half of the bracket, the regular season. games in the fall of 2010. Christ the King (Colors) avenged a The four quarterfinal games Association as the 2008 Coach of Claire Schenkel, Alyssa Sines, At St. Charles, over 40 young the Year, the coordinator’s main Molly Sturm and Amanda regular-season loss, downing will be played Saturday, March 27, ladies participated in cheerlead- Corpus Christi, 26-16. Lucy at St. Thomas School in Elkhart. goal for her squad is to prepare Tomlinson. ing this past year with another 24 them for the skill levels and abili- Presnal connected on three three- The semifinals are Monday, March joining in an intramural squad, pointers. Now the Colors players 29, with the championship game ties required at Bishop Dwenger. GRADE SCHOOL RESULTS which met once a week for about “I try to make it fun and I always Fifth grade — 1) St. Vincent, will have the awkward task of fac- Wednesday, March 31, at 7:15 eight weeks. ing their varsity classmates. The p.m. Both the semifinals and push ‘team’ and sportsmanship,” 2) St. Charles, 3) Most Precious With 20 years of coaching added Turner. While gymnastics Blood Christ the King eighth-grade squad championship will be played at experience under her belt, cheer downed St. John/Our Lady, 25-8. Marian High School. is not a requirement, Turner feels Sixth grade — 1) St. Charles, coach Elsa Turner explained the it is a great help, especially if the 2) St. Vincent, 3) St. Jude goals of the introductory cheer girls want to continue on at Small varsity — 1) Queen of group, “We teach the basics, what Bishop Dwenger where the basic Angels, 2) Most Precious Blood it is like to try out and hold an requirements for a varsity cheer- Large varsity — 1) St. exhibition at Bishop Dwenger.” leader include: standing tuck, Vincent, 2) St. Charles, 3) St. The future-Saints typically com- standing handspring tuck and a Jude pete in three different competi- round-off back handspring tuck. Grand champions overall — tions in their annual season, which In their year-end competition St. Vincent runs from August to March. held at Bishop Dwenger, Turner SIXTH GRADE ICCL BASKETBALL CHAMPS The St. Pius girls basketball team won the Inter-City Catholic League sixth-grade championship March 14. Members of the team are Meg O’Brien, Brianna Hart, Hannah Mauch, Alissa Bubick, Natalie Schmid, Amelia Rodriguez and Sam Flesh. The head coach is Shawn Sullivan and assistant coach is Erich Mauch. PROVIDED BY ST. PIUS 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 28, 2010 Visit USF claims first national NAIA title

TODAYSCATHOLICNEWS.ORG BY BILL SCOTT enced than USF, who had taller posts or guards who could fire in 3’s from the 25-30 foot range. for more news and information. FORT WAYNE — Just five days after winning the national champi- The celebration at onship, life in the University of Liturgical Music Coordinator Saint Francis athletic offices was Hutzell returning to normal with head Part-time coach Jeff Rekeweg searching What better day to celebrate the University of Saint Francis Holy Cross and Saint Stanislaus, a vibrant Catholic faith community of frantically for a scoreboard con- troller. Cougars’ NAIA Division II 1,000 families and two churches in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a part- He wasn’t out playing golf, his National Championship than on St. time Music Coordinator to plan and prepare liturgical music and to sporting passion away from the Patrick’s Day? serve as an accompanist at some liturgies. The position will average basketball X’s and O’s. He wasn’t The 2010 NAIA Champions 15-20 hours weekly on a flexible schedule, including evenings and plopped in front of the TV to returned home on Wednesday night to a loud and rowdy crowd weekends. Familiarity with Roman Catholic liturgy and with the role watch the final day of the first round of NCAA Tournament of nearly 1,000 friends, fans, par- of music in the liturgy is required, as is proficiency as a piano accompa- ents, grandparents, USF alumni, nist. A degree in music and/or theology and experience in a Catholic games. It was around 10:30 on a Sunday morning and he needed USF administrators and support parish setting is preferred. Vocal training, experience as a choral direc- the controller for a youth basket- staff, and friends of USF athletics. tor and proficiency as an organist are also desirable. Salary commensu- PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS The Cougar’s bus, which was dec- ball tournament scheduled for The Cougars’ DeJovaun Sawyer- rate with education and experience. For a complete position descrip- orated with the names of the play- Hutzell Athletic Center. Davis holds the Most Valuable tion, please visit the parish website: www.hcssparish.org “In my wildest imagination, I ers and coaching staff by members Player Award after scoring 114 of head coach Jeff Rekeweg’s fam- Send cover letter and resume with references to: felt that we could make some noise,” Rekeweg said pausing for points in five games. The ily, was escorted from I-69 by Mark DeMott, CSC University of Saint Francis Cougars three Allen County Sheriiff patrol Holy Cross and Saint Stanislaus a moment before returning to his duties as facilitator for the youth took the NAIA National cars and a pumper truck from the 920 Wilber Street, South Bend, Indiana 46628 tournament. “Maybe even get to Championship by holding off top- fire station on the corner of Spring Resumes may also be sent via e-mail to the final four.” ranked Walsh University, 67-66 at and Lindenwood. “I was completely in shock,” [email protected] But what about winning the the College of the Ozarks, Point USF junior guard Austin Leisure Application deadline: Monday, April 5,2010 whole NAIA National Lookout, Mo., campus. said with a grin. “Unreal.” Start date: May 3,2010 Championship Tournament? 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For additional listings of that event, please Donald L.Kumfer, 66, Corpus Christi Adeline C.Piechocki, Most Precious Blood call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. 79, Queen of Peace Sister Mary A.Wrobel, Patricia J.Nahrwold, Holy Family Delores Dedapper, 80, 86, St.Charles MISC. HAPPENINGS Masses in March Honkers fundraiser St. Bavo Yoder Borromeo Creole/Cajun crawfish boil South Bend — 40 Days for Life South Bend — Our Lady of Marjorie R.Borne, 90, has an 8 a.m. Mass outdoors at South Bend South Bend — A Cajun dinner Hungary School will have a Robert Winkeljohn, St.Aloysius the gazebo next to the abortion weekend fundraiser at Honkers, Rebecca Strzelecki- sponsored by St. Augustine St. Peter Parish will raise funds for the facility on Ironwood Circle each 3939 S. Michigan St. All meals Fountain, 46, Sister Ann Kathleen, IUSB Civil Rights Heritage Saturday in March with Father from dinner on Friday, March 26, Jerome E.Recht, 81, Little Flower 90 Church of the Kevin Russeau, CSC, officiating. Center on West Washington. through breakfast on Sunday, Cathedral of the Immaculate March 28, will return a portion of John B.Nowinski, 83, Dinner will be cooked by Burt Immaculate Conception, St.Mary- All family rosary your meal cost to Our Lady of Our Lady of Hungary Kemp, of Jambalaya and Co., of-the-Woods, Ind. Louisiana, on Friday, April 23, Fort Wayne — The all-family Hungary School. Present the Conception Stephen P.Wincek, 92, from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 rosary will be on Sunday March coupon found at www.ourlady- Ellen L.Hofrichter, 86, 28, from 3:30-4:15 p.m. at St St.Jude and includes crawfish, gumbo, ofhungary.com/honkers.htm at St.Vincent de Paul jambalaya, potatoes, corn, drink Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel. the time of purchase. and dessert. To purchase tickets The intention is for all families, especially those with difficulties. call (574) 232-4837 or email FISH FRIES are $8 for adults, $5 for children [email protected]. Benefit fish fry Knights plan fish fry Arcola — A benefit fish fry for 6-8 and free for children 5 and Bake and rummage sale South Bend — The Knights of Evelyn Schaefer will be Friday, under. Carry out available. South Bend — The St. John Garage sale Columbus Council 5521, 61533 March 26, at St. Patrick Parish. Altar and Rosary Society will Fort Wayne — St. Vincent Home S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish All proceeds will support have a rummage and bake sale Knights of Columbus host fish fry and School Association will have fry on Friday, April 2, from 5 to Evelyn’s cancer treatments. Plymouth — The Knights of a garage sale Friday, April 9, Saturday, March 27, from 8 a.m. 7 p.m. Adults $7.50, children (5- to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 28, Columbus Council 1975 will from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on 12) $3. 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BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC the most important image is nup- couple has sex each person is tial. The relationship of God to saying, “I love you so much that his people is like the love I want you to be the father or NOTRE DAME — The second between a husband and wife. God mother of my children.” Without plenary session of the diocese’s made us out of love and calls us this intention, the sexual act is first Marriage and Family Life to be lovers. He sent his Son to empty and meaningless. Conference held March 19 at the be a spouse to us. She said no In the second half of her talk University of Notre Dame fea- other literature portrays God as a she spoke of the heartaches of tured Dr. Janet E. Smith. Smith, husband. those married couples that cannot who has written many books on Smith stressed the importance have children. Infertility is a sexuality and marriage, teaches of marriage as an icon of God’s cross to many who want children theology and ethics at Sacred faithful and unconditional love. but it must be remembered that Heart Seminary in Detroit, Mich., Marriage is a sacramental sign of having a child is not a right but a spoke on the life-giving love of Christ’s love for his people, the gift from God. It is not permissi- marriage. Church. “Married couples,” she ble to have children on our own She based her presentation on said, “share in God’s creative terms. two Church documents, work.” “Children,” she said, “have the “Humanae Vitae,” which is basi- Marital love is the most pow- right to be conceived, carried in DIANE FREEBY cally about the Church’s teaching erful love and sex is an expres- the womb, be brought into the Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, who opened the Diocesan Marriage and Family on contraception, marriage and sion of love that leads to new world and brought up within mar- Conference at the University of Notre Dame on March 20, poses with love; and “Donum Vitae,” which life. “God enlarges his family day riage.” A child is a living sign of Office of Family Life co-directors, Lisa and Fred Everett. speaks about the issues of artifi- by day through married couples,” the love between parents. The cial reproductive methods. she said, “and contraception Church does not sanction having She began her talk by refer- thwarts God’s life-giving power.” children in most unnatural ways the Order of Creation — the ring to Pope Benedict XVI’s Marriage is the complete self-giv- although adoption of embryos is Natural Institution of Marriage. encyclical on love. Pope Benedict ing of two people who are open still in the discussion stages. MARRIAGE Part two treats “Marriage in the points out that God is love and to new life. The sexual act says, She concluded by saying that the nature of love is to want to “I give myself to you in such a the Church sees a very clear con- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Order of New Creation — the Sacrament of Matrimony.” (An give. Speaking of the Scriptures, way that I give myself to no one nection between love, marriage excerpt from this letter appeared in she told of the many images of else.” It presupposes a close rela- and children. God that are portrayed, and that tionship with another. When a in God’s life,” continued Bishop last week’s edition of Today’s Rhoades. “Christ has redeemed Catholic, and extra copies are their marital union! He has available through the Office of things for us to recognize is that around the four cardinal virtues of South Bend, liked hearing in changed the water into wine! Family Life.) marriage is a divine call. It is a prudence, justice, fortitude and greater detail how other sacra- Marriage bears the mark of holi- “Besides presenting the true vocation. To understand all temperance. ments help strengthen the ness. We thus can speak of ‘holy Church’s rich teaching on mar- authentic vocations, whether mar- “A virtue is an habitual and Sacrament of Marriage. matrimony.’ Thanks be to Christ, riage,” explained Bishop Rhoades, riage or the priesthood or dia- firm disposition to do the good,” “There is something so nurtur- couples can be sanctified through “which we must communicate conate or consecrated religious, we said Bishop Rhoades, quoting the ing about that,” said Blum. marriage. It is a way of holiness.” with charity and conviction in all must situate them within the pri- Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Confession offers such an impor- Pope John Paul the Great our catechesis, the pastoral letter mary vocation which is to love.” No. 1803. “They play a pivotal tant opportunity to take the time to echoed the Second Vatican also looks at disturbing and trou- While marriage is a path to role. They are acquired by good examine our relationships, and Council, which taught that mar- bling trends: high levels today of holiness, it’s not an easy road. But, education, by deliberate acts and then have Christ ... through the riage goes beyond each individual cohabitation and divorce, the according to Bishop Rhoades, by perseverance. With God’s help, priest, persona Christi, show us couple. denial or abandonment of a cou- these challenges can be met with they forge good character.” how we need to adjust our think- “Pope John Paul II constantly ple’s responsibility to be open to God’s grace, which we receive Megan Vera teaches a class on ing and actions. It was such a reminded us that the future of children and a certain individualis- through the Sacraments of sacraments at Saint Joseph’s High powerful talk, and so much was humanity depends on marriage and tic mentality that sees marriage as Penance and the Holy Eucharist. School. She said this was the first included in such a short time peri- the family,” said Bishop Rhoades, a mostly private matter and not so Bishop Rhoades spoke about grati- time she heard someone talk about od.” also adding that the United States related to the common good.” tude as an important virtue in mar- virtues and how important they are According to Lisa Everett, co- Council of Catholic Bishops Bishop Rhoades also addressed riage. for married life. director of the Office of Family recently placed strengthening and world views that seek to redefine “The very word ‘Eucharist’ “I was excited at how Bishop Life, around 200 people registered protecting marriage as one of its marriage so that it would no means ‘thanksgiving.’ We thank Rhoades sees marriage as essential for the day-long conference and top five priorities. He pointed to longer be exclusively the union of God at every Mass for the for furthering the Church and dinner that followed. She said the USCCB’s publication of a pas- a man and a woman as God estab- supreme gift of His Son. It is also evangelizing. ... We need to focus many more dropped by to hear toral letter entitled “Marriage: lished and blessed in the natural a good time to thank God for one’s on marriage and the family for the individual talks given throughout Love and Life in the Divine Plan.” created order. vocation and, in the case of mar- good of the whole Church, not just the day. Part one addresses “Marriage in “One of the most important riage, for one’s spouse, and if for married couples.” “Father Bob Lengerich’s work- applicable, for one’s children.” One of Vera’s students, also in shop on ‘The Theology of the Bishop Rhoades said one of his attendance at the conference, said Body: What the Pope couldn’t Fish Fry 4pm-7pm favorite parts of the bishop’s pas- he appreciated how Bishop say’ was highly praised, and Suzy toral letter is the part on growth in Rhoades combined what he’s and Dave Younger’s workshop, the virtues. They refer to both the learned in two classes at Saint ‘Dealing with Infertility in &RIDAY -ARCHTH theological virtues of faith, hope Joseph’s — morality and sacra- Marriage’ was apparently very Benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association and charity and the moral virtues. ments — into one talk. powerful, and had many partici- The moral virtues are grouped Others, like Debby Blum of pants moved to tears.”

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