March 10, 2013 Think Green 50¢ Recycle Volume 87, No. 10 Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Go Digital TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Interregnum The task of filling the “sede vacante” begins From humble servant to simple pilgrim Pages 3, 8-9

BY CAROL GLATZ First Communion CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy “Dear friends, I am happy to preparation (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI, be with you, surrounded by the who began his papacy describing beauty of creation and by your Children prepare himself as a “humble servant in friendship, which does me such the Lord’s vineyard,” described good,” he told them. to receive Jesus his retirement as a time of being “You know that for me, today Page 10 a “simple pilgrim, who begins is different than the days that have the last stage of his pilgrimage on gone before. You know that I am this earth.” no longer supreme pontiff of the The 85-year-old pope arrived Catholic Church — until 8 o’clock in Castel Gandolfo Feb. 28 about I will be, but not after that.” Intellect and Virtue two-and-a-half hours before the “I am a simple pilgrim who end of his pontificate. begins the last stage of his pil- Reflection on Bishop D’Arcy He planned to spend about two grimage on this earth,” he told Page 11 months at the papal villa south of them. “But with all my heart, with Rome before moving into a former all my love, with my prayers, with monastery in the Vatican Gardens. my reflection, with all my interior The pope arrived in a helicop- strength, I still want to work for ter from the Vatican and rode by the common good and the good Diocesan showdown car through the fields and formal of the Church and humanity,” he gardens of the papal villa before told them. ICCL and CYO teams reaching the residence. Pope Benedict thanked the Hours before he arrived, people for their support and asked claim diocesan title townspeople, pilgrims and visitors them to continue to pray and work Page 13 began filling the main square out- for the good of the Church, too. side the papal residence. As they “With all my heart, I impart waited for the pope, they prayed my blessing,” he told them, before the rosary. giving a simple blessing, in Italian, CNS PHOTO/TONY GENTILE, REUTERS As soon as he entered the resi- in the name of the Father, Son and Daylight saving time Pope Benedict XVI blesses people gathered in the town square after dence, the pope went upstairs and, Holy Spirit. arriving in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Feb. 28. It was his final public appear- standing on the balcony overlook- Enzo Romagnoli, who runs a Clocks move forward ance before he drew to a close his papacy. ing the main square, he greeted one hour March 10 the crowd. FINAL, PAGE 16 In farewell to cardinals, Pope SEDE VACANTE Benedict pledges obedience the Holy Spirit in the election of the new BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA pope,” Pope Benedict told the gathering in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. “May the Lord show you what is wanted of VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The you. Among you, among the College of Clementine Hall is traditionally the place Cardinals, there is also the future pope, to where cardinals bid farewell to popes at whom today I promise my unconditional the end of a pontificate, but usually when reverence and obedience.” the pope in question is lying in state before The cardinals began meeting March 4 to his funeral. plan the papal election. But on Feb. 28, hours before resign- Looking back on his almost eight-year ing from the papacy, Pope Benedict XVI pontificate, Pope Benedict recalled “very briefly addressed the College of Cardinals, beautiful moments of radiant light on the calling for unity and harmony among the path of the Church, together with moments men who will choose his successor and in which the occasional cloud thickened in pledging his “unconditional reverence and the sky.” CNS ILLUSTRATION/TIM MEKO obedience” to the next pope. The pope invoked God’s help in build- Pope Benedict addressed 144 cardinals, ing unity, “so that the College of Cardinals This is the Vatican insignia representing including many of the 115 under the age of might be like an orchestra, where diversi- the “sede vacante” (vacant see). The 80 who are eligible and expected to vote in ties, expressive of the universal Church, the upcoming conclave. always run together to a superior and har- emblem is used between the death of a “I will continue to be close to you in pope and the election of a new one — a prayer, especially in the next days, that you may be fully docile to the action of PLEDGE, PAGE 16 period known as the interregnum. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC March 10, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Our Lenten journey and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades papal conclave

EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad IN TRUTH Editorial Department PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan AND FREELANCE WRITERS: Michelle Castleman, CHARITY Karen Clifford, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, Sister Margie BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Lavonis, CSC, Jodi Magallanes, Joe Kozinski, Vince LaBarbera and Deb Wagner Lenten Way of the Cross We are midway through our Lenten Business Department journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride It is a good time to reflect on our spiritual AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber itinerary, how we are observing the Lenten BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol season. If we have not been observing Lent [email protected] as we should, it is not too late to re-commit ourselves to the way of penance and the Advertising Sales path of conversion. As I wrote last week, Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) it is particularly beneficial to receive the (260) 456-2824 Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation during this holy season. Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) As we continue in this Lenten season, (574) 234-0687 it is good to reflect on the Passion of Our Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org Lord. I especially encourage praying the Stations of the Cross. The cross is the Published weekly except the fourth supreme expression of Christ’s love for Sunday in June, second and fourth us. He allowed Himself to be nailed to the weeks in July and August, the first, third and fifth weeks of September and cross for our sake. last week in December by the Diocese Every time we look upon the crucifix, of Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. we see Christ with His arms outstretched on Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, the cross. This gesture is one in which we IN 46801. Periodicals postage paid at recognize Jesus embracing us, with all our Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mailing sins and failings, inviting us to accept His office. love and mercy. Our Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, once POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: said that “Christian wisdom is the wisdom Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort of the Cross.” The cross teaches us that sin Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: and evil are overcome not by violence and [email protected]. force, but by the power of love and good- MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort ness. God triumphs over sin and death on the cross, a victory that brings reconcili- Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) KAY COZAD 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. ation and light to this world. In our own personal lives, through our friendship with This sixth Station of the Cross is depicted in larger-than-life bronze statues on a mountainside at BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, Lourdes, France, of Veronica wiping the face of Jesus where Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and over 100 Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (574) Christ, we are filled with the grace that 234-0687. Fax (574) 830-1042. frees us to love and strengthens us to carry diocesan youth and young adult pilgrims prayed before attending World Youth Day in Spain in the cross with Him. 2011. Bishop Rhoades, in his column, encourages praying the Stations of the Cross especially dur- News deadline is the Monday morning When we gaze at the crucifix, we see the ing Lent, saying, “The cross is the supreme expression of Christ’s love for us. He allowed Himself to before publication date. Advertising immensity of God’s love for us. In Lent, it be nailed to the cross for our sake.” deadline is nine days before publica- is good to pray before the crucifix, asking tion date. the Lord to take away all that separates us new Pope is presented as something akin to with the Cardinal electors of the next Pope, from Him. The Lord invites us to enter into an American political event. Yet we know supporting them with our fervent prayers to Today’s Catholic may be reached at : His outstretched arms, to entrust our lives Today’s Catholic, that the election of a new Pope is primar- the Holy Spirit. Let us ask God to grant us P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN to Him. When we do, we experience the joy ily a spiritual event. The Cardinals know another holy successor of the Apostle Peter. 46856-1169; or email: of knowing that He loves us and the desire that their votes are before God alone and The Knights of Columbus have distrib- [email protected] to love Him in return and to bring His love their concern must be only for the good of uted a Prayer for the Church during this to others. It is in following the path of love, the Church and the salvation of souls. They period of the Sede Vacante. I invite you to ISSN 0891-1533 the way of the cross, that we find true joy promise to observe absolute and perpetual say this prayer during these important days: USPS 403630 and peace. secrecy concerning all matters related to the O Lord Jesus Christ, Supreme Pastor of ballots cast and to the election. Your Church, we thank you for the ministry If you have ever been to the Sistine of Pope Benedict XVI and the selfless care The election of a new pope Chapel, where the conclave takes place, with which he has led us as Successor of As the Cardinal electors prepare for you know that it is a place very conducive Peter, and Your Vicar on earth. the conclave, let us continue to remember to an awareness of the presence of God. In Good Shepherd, who founded Your them in our prayers. It is probably not a voting, each Cardinal brings his completed Church on the rock of Peter’s faith and coincidence that Pope Benedict announced ballot to the altar and says the following have never left your flock untended, look his resignation just two days before Ash oath: I call as my witness Christ the Lord with love upon us now, and sustain Your Wednesday. This allows the Church to pray who will be my judge, that my vote is given Church in faith, hope, and charity. especially during the season of Lent for this to the one who before God I think should Grant, Lord Jesus, in Your boundless very important intention. His Holiness has be elected. In front and above him is the love for us, a new Pope for Your Church begun a new period of his life dedicated to huge painting of The Last Judgment by who will please You by his holiness and prayer. We pray with him during these days Michelangelo. lead us faithfully to You, who are the same for his successor. During this time when the Apostolic See yesterday, today, and forever. Amen. Sometimes in the media, the election of a is vacant, let us be united in a special way March 10, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Shoes, signs, stamps, serenades, field Public Schedule of art: creative tributes to pope Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

A poster erected by BY CAROL GLATZ • Monday, March 11, 12:30 p.m. — Meeting of USCCB the city of Rome Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth, thanking Pope Washington, D.C. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — They Benedict XVI is seen • Thursday, March 14, 8:30 a.m. — Meeting of Board of said it with signs, serenades and near the Vatican Directors of Our Sunday Visitor, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort even a field of grain. Feb. 28. The poster Wayne Catholics in Rome and all over says in Italian: “You • Friday, March 15, 10:30 a.m. — Meeting of Hispanic the world found myriad ways to Apostolate, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Warsaw pay homage to Pope Benedict XVI will remain always with us. Thanks.” • Friday, March 15, 3 p.m. — Pueri Cantores Mass, Basilica of before his resignation Feb. 28. the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame A farmer near the northern • Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. — Mass with Blessing of Italian city of Verona plowed the Chapel, Women’s Care Center, Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend image of a giant dove in his pasture. • Saturday, March 16, 4 p.m. — Mass at Saint Augustine The six-and-a-half acre “portrait” Church, South Bend includes the word “Benedictus • Saturday, March 16, 6 p.m. — Dinner and Auction, Saint XVI.” The “land artist” was able to Joseph High School, South Bend position the dove’s beak near a tree so that it appeared to have an olive branch in its mouth. Young people in the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious Archdiocese of Campinas, Brazil, Liberty Holy Hour launched a campaign on Facebook asking people to “wear red shoes in • Monday, March 11, 7-8 p.m. — Sacred Heart Parish, homage to Pope Benedict on Feb. Notre Dame, will hold a Holy Hour in the crypt 28.” People were encouraged to take a picture of themselves wearing red slippers, high-tops, sandals or any kind of footwear, as long as it was CNS/PAUL HARING red, then to post and share the snap- Between popes: Vatican shot on the “JMJ Campinas” page over the pope after he arrived 30 ence by playing a musical piece by on Facebook. Participants were minutes later at Castel Gandolfo. Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the eligible to win a YouCat, a supple- But at 8 p.m., the soldiers guard- pope’s favorite composers. business continues as ment to the catechism created for ing the main door to the villa were The Rome youth group, young people. to ceremoniously close the doors “Papaboys,” held an afternoon ser- usual — almost Students in Dublin were plan- and leave, returning to the Vatican enade under the pope’s window the ning to tweet “Beannacht De by car. Only an active pope is day before his departure, singing BY CINDY WOODEN pontifical councils lose their jobs Ort”(God bless you) and other watched over by the Swiss Guard, Bach’s “Stay with us, for evening the minute the papacy is vacant; the messages of thanks to the pontifical while the security detail for the falls” in Italian and praying the offices are run by the congregation Twitter account, @pontifex, after retired Pope Benedict will be the rosary in Latin. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When and council secretaries during the the pope left the Vatican. Vatican police. Later that evening, about 100 Pope Benedict XVI officially left interregnum. Numerous greetings were Parishes all over the world were people gathered with candles under office at 8 p.m. Feb. 28, most of the However, the prefects and presi- appearing on Twitter with various holding special Masses, morning a nearly full moon singing “Jesus top-level Vatican officials lost their dents don’t pack up their offices hashtags like #ThanksPontifex and prayer services and moments for Christ, You Are My Life” and other jobs, but that does not mean the before they leave. Sixteen of the #pope #goodbye. Eucharistic Adoration offered in past World Youth Day songs. majority of Vatican employees get a 22 prefects and presidents are car- The city of Rome plastered post- honor of Pope Benedict Feb. 28, Thousands of messages had vacation. dinals who will be participating in ers around the city with the pope’s his last day as pope. For all services been pouring in to the pope with Although Catholics inside and the conclave to elect a new pope. picture and the words: “You will scheduled before 8 p.m. Rome time, good wishes and prayers, and many outside the Vatican love to complain Generally, immediately after the always be with us. Thank you.” it would be the last time parish- world and Christian leaders released about its unwieldy bureaucracy, election of a new pope, the prefects The Italian post office parked a ioners could use Pope Benedict’s public statements paying tribute to coordinating the universal ministry and presidents are asked to take up mobile van not far from the Vatican name in the Eucharistic Prayer. the pope and his legacy. of the Church involves a steady flow their old jobs again, at least tempo- to sell commemorative stamps Masses and prayers were also U.S. Secretary of State John of paperwork, correspondence and rarily. issued in 2005 celebrating Pope being offered for the pope during Kerry, a Catholic, thanked the pope meeting planning. All of that contin- While Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone Benedict’s election. his retirement and the College of for his “years of service and dedica- ues even when there is no pope. leaves his position as secretary of The Vatican office was offering Cardinals as they prepare to elect a tion to God, the Catholic Church, However, the publication of state, with the interregnum the real special collectors’ packs, envelopes, new leader of the universal Church. and world peace.” He said he would documents, the nomination of work begins for his position as cam- stamps and cancellation marks com- Some churches in Rome and keep the pope in his prayers and new bishops and the approval of erlengo or chamberlain of the Holy memorating the pope’s resignation. Castel Gandolfo were planning to wished “him well as he enters into statutes for Catholic universities Roman Church; during the period The Vatican newspaper, toll their bells at 8 p.m., the time the retirement.” and religious orders are suspended. when there is no pope, he is charged L’Osservatore Romano, issued pope’s resignation was to go into On behalf of the government and Anything that must be issued in the with administering the temporal a special four-page color insert effect and begin the “sede vacante.” people of Ireland, Prime Minister name of the Vatican or in the name goods of the Church. with its March 1 edition offering a The choir of the Basilica of the Enda Kenny praised the pope for of the pope must be approved by The other person who does timeline of Benedict’s eight-year National Shrine of the Immaculate having “given strong leadership and Pope Benedict’s successor. not lose his job is the head of pontificate; his April 24, 2005, Conception in Washington, D.C. great service to the Church and her “The general rule is that all the Apostolic Penitentiary, cur- homily at his installation Mass; his was going to offer a musical trib- people for many decades.” ordinary business continues,” the rently Cardinal Manuel Montiero de June 29, 2012, homily on the feast ute to the pope after a Mass of Ecumenical Patriarch secretary of one Vatican congrega- Castro. The Apostolic Penitentiary of Sts. Peter and Paul; and his Feb. Thanksgiving. Bartholomew of Constantinople tion told Catholic News Service dur- is a Vatican court dealing with 11 announcement of his intention Students from 58 different paid tribute to the pope’s commit- ing the “interregnum” — the period matters related to the sacrament of to resign. schools in the Archdiocese of ment to Christian unity, saying between popes — in 2005. “Like Confession and to indulgences. His Vatican Radio was providing Dublin dedicated three days of he has left “an indelible mark on in most bureaucracies, most of our position is not suspended because he back-to-back, live coverage with concerts in Dublin’s Helix theater, the life and history of the Roman business is ordinary business.” is the person who ensures penitents special guests in the studio to reflect including readings from texts writ- Catholic Church, sealed not only Commissions and subcommittees guilty of serious sin and seeking for- on Pope Benedict’s legacy as well ten by the pope. by his brief papacy, but also by his continue to meet, reports continue giveness can receive absolution. as on-the-ground reporting of the Those who could showed their broad and longstanding contribution to be prepared, letters are answered Portuguese Cardinal Montiero pope’s last day at the apostolic pal- support and affection by attending as a theologian and hierarch of his and Vatican officials try to tidy their de Castro’s responsibility contin- ace and his journey by helicopter the pope’s last Angelus address church, as well as his universally desks enough to be able to inform ues even while he is in the Sistine to the papal residence in Castel Feb. 24 and last general audience acknowledged prestige.” the new pope about exactly where Chapel voting for a new pope. His Gandolfo. Feb. 27. A total of at least 200,000 their various projects stand. aides may send petitions for absolu- In a final tribute, the Swiss people attended those events and Under long-standing Church tion to him even inside the conclave Guard was to give the pope an hon- expressed their thoughts from afar rules, updated by Blessed John Paul — one of the very few exceptions to orary salute as he was to leave the with cheers and homemade signs. II in 1996, the Vatican secretary the rule that the cardinals be out of apostolic palace around 5 p.m. A The organist paid homage to the Contributing to this story was Lauren of state, the prefects of Vatican contact with the outside world. smaller regiment was to keep watch pope at the start of the general audi- Colegrove in Rome. congregations and the presidents of 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC March 10, 2013 SPARC ready to burst into fire for Christ

BY VINCE LABARBERA apostolate, said Fischer, which would help spread the love of Jesus Christ and the Catholic CHURUBUSCO — Sixteen men Church to the smaller parishes sat around four, eight-foot tables in the diocese. SPARC was con- arranged in a U-shape in the base- ceived by the RTF central core ment of St. John Bosco Church team tailored to the needs and in Churubusco on a Lenten characteristics of smaller parish- Wednesday evening. Their idle es. SPARC is a more condensed conversations suddenly were version of the RTF format but interrupted by the sounds of the remains true to the basic concepts folding chairs scraping across the of what has made RTF so suc- floor as all stood in silence for cessful. Although SPARC and Bible enthronement. RTF are different in structure, Three men carried a crucifix, they still share the same mission: a lighted candle and a Bible to “We are Catholic men who seek a place of reverence at the open to rekindle the fire of Christ‘s end of the U. Another biweekly love within us, and become better meeting was underway of leaders, friends, husbands, fathers SPARC (Small Parishes Actively and sons; the men God calls us Receiving Christ). to be, through prayer, fellowship, After listening or singing faith and spiritual service to our along with a recorded song, family, parish and community.” the SPARC chapter meeting in In early 2011, the men of St. Churubusco continued with open- John Bosco Parish, who were ing prayer, introductions and active members of RTF, were Scripture reflection. Following VINCE LABARBERA approached with this new idea. a short break for refreshments, SPARC team members of St. John Bosco Parish, Churubusco, reflect on a Scripture passage. “When asked to be the first to the hour-and-a-half-long meet- implement SPARC at St. John ing resumed with catechesis, “We are very much interested meetings are geared for larger opportunity for Catholic men to Bosco, the men responded with announcements and shared in spreading RTF and SPARC parishes, while SPARC is for gather as brothers in Christ in an enthusiastic ‘Yes!’” said prayer. throughout the Diocese of Fort smaller parishes, he explained. prayer, study and fellowship. Fischer. “We’re trying to open up Wayne-South Bend and possibly “SPARC has worked very well at “There is a great need for the The first SPARC meeting con- SPARC to other small parishes,” beyond,” said Fischer, who also St. John Bosco in bringing men invigoration of our faith and a vened in April 2011 at the parish. said Doug Fischer, outreach com- serves on the RTF central core closer to Christ. There is also a rediscovery of the presence and The men of RTF from St. Vincent mittee chairman for Rekindle The team. SPARC chapter in Kendallville love of Christ in our everyday de Paul brought a mission team Fire (RTF) and SPARC. “We Nearly 1,100 men, primarily (at Immaculate Conception lives,” Bishop Rhoades contin- to conduct the first few meetings. call it ‘A Meeting in a Box,’” from the local diocese, attended a Parish). We would like to spread ued. “The SPARC movement They were spent in fellowship he added, referring to getting daylong Rekindle The Fire Men’s it to any and all interested par- helps men to experience anew discussing Scripture and expand- the SPARC manual and other Conference on Feb. 9 in South ishes throughout the diocese,” he the truth, beauty and power of ing knowledge of the Catholic materials together to distribute Bend. emphasized. our Catholic faith and to grow Church through catechesis. The to any parish that is interested. “RTF not only hosts the “I am very happy to recog- together in that faith.” original format envisioned for “Basically, if they follow the annual men’s conference, but nize and recommend the SPARC The history of the RTF/ this group was adhered to but guidelines laid out in the manual, they have a program for men’s movement in our diocese,” said SPARC movement in the timelines and discussion periods they could have a SPARC meet- meetings that is now hosted in Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. “This Churubusco area is quite recent. eventually were finely tuned. ing/chapter started with relative seven parishes around the dio- offshoot of the ‘Rekindle The As men from neighboring par- “SPARC was formed for men ease. cese,” Fischer continued. RTF Fire’ movement is an excellent ishes attended Christ Renews His and by men who were set on fire Parish (CRHP) at St. Vincent de for the Lord and His Church. Just  Paul Parish, Fort Wayne, they as all fires need to be fed, so, too, were left with a yearning to keep does the fire for Christ. Through their fire for Christ burning, fellowship, Scripture, catechesis  Fischer related. These men would and shared prayer, SPARC feeds  return to their parishes only to the fire for Christ that has been feel their renewed fire for Christ ignited within us,” explained  slowly fading. And because Fischer.  these parishes were too small to Parishes, both large and Saturday, March 16, 2013 10:00am-5:00pm generate something as inspiring small, interested in beginning as CRHP on their own, the men a RTF or SPARC chapter may St. Augustine Parish - 1501 West Washington Street, South Bend, IN 46628 from St. John Bosco Parish began contact outreach coordinators to attend RTF meetings at St. Doug Fischer at (260) 341-9081 SPECIAL GUESTS: Fr. Christopher Rhodes, Archdiocese of Louisville, KY, Vincent de Paul. or [email protected], or Ansel J. Augustine, Youth & Young Adult Ministry, Archdiocese of New Orleans, LA RTF saw a need for a New Jamey Fischer at (260) 443-3590 Evangelization through a men’s or [email protected]. The day will conclude with Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin Rhoades. REGISTRATION FORM*  Or register online at www.diocesefwsb.org/sankofa  Notice of ANNUAL CLEANUP NAME ______PARISH/CHURCH ______ at CATHOLIC CEMETERY  ADDRESS ______CITY ______STATE ____ ZIP ______ Because of an early Easter this year, the EMAIL ______PHONE/CELL ( ) ______ Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne will conduct SPECIAL NEEDS ______ their ANNUAL CLEANUP of decorations from  MORNING BREAKOUT SESSION - PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:  March 18 thru March 22. Please do NOT place _____ “Teen Session: Just Have Faith” - Ansel J. Augustine  any decorations during this entire time. If you  _____ “From Surviving to Thriving: Black Youth and Catholic Schools” - Wendy Summers wish to save your decoration, please have it removed    BEFORE March 18, or call the Catholic Cemetery  Office, 426-2044, by March 12, and we will hold it $15 Registration Fee (includes lunch) - Please use one form for each person registering for you no more than 30 days, after which it will You may include 1 payment with form(s) - Mail completed form(s) and payment to: be discarded. Decorations may be placed Office of Evangelization & Special Ministries 915 South Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Payment and Form(s) MUST be received by March 12 - Limited Seating, Walk-ins Not Accepted AFTER MARCH 22. Questions? Contact Mary at 260.399.1458 or [email protected] We thank you for your cooperation. March 10, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Early childhood programs to assist low income families advance

INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier Behning said it also the intent of committed $350 million over mul- Conference executive director, said, lawmakers passed a pilot program the state to maximize Title I, and tiple years to assist in early child- “The program outlined in HB 1004 initiative to grant 1,000 low income Head Start money, prior to using the INDIANA hood initiatives. Highlighting the will provide needed assistance to children access to a high-quality state money to pilot the program. significant body of research showing families who may experience more prekindergarten education. The pro- HB 1004 also creates an early child- CATHOLIC the positive results, Stuart said that obstacles and whose children are posal, HB 1004, which passed the hood advisory panel to track data for every $1 invested in early child- often without sufficient opportuni- Indiana House of Representatives, and create accountability. CONFERENCE hood education renders a savings of ties that benefit their social and 93-6, and is expected to also pass Rep. Suzanne Crouch, $16 in later remediation. Stuart said, cognitive development,” said Tebbe. the Senate by the end of April. The R-Evansville, said she got involved BRIGID CURTIS AYER “Every child deserves a chance to be “Public policy should maximize the Church supports the measure. with this issue when she was prepared to learn and ultimately be quality of educational opportunities The bill, authored by Rep. Bob approached by business and com- successful with a productive life.” for all children by ensuring that all Behning, R-Indianapolis; Rep. munity leaders in her area that told “Our goal is 100 percent gradu- Mike O’Connor, state director of parents have access to and the finan- Suzanne Crouch, R-Evansville; and her the state needed to be involved ation rates for high school. And like government affairs for Eli Lilly and cial capability to exercise the right Rep. Shelli Vandenburgh, D-Crown in early childhood education. 60 percent going on to a two- or Company, also in favor of the plan to choose the school they believe is Point, initiates a preschool pilot “This is an initiative that busi- four-year college. For us it is a said, “We can’t get to where we best for their children.” program for 1,000 students in five ness and community leaders have business prerogative because we need to be without statewide early counties across Indiana. The plan taken the lead on,” said Crouch. are trying to hire people,” he said. learning initiatives.” O’Connor said targets low income children who “This is about the future of our busi- “Cummins, like Lilly and others there wasn’t a silver bullet in terms Web Resources would receive a voucher to attend ness development, future economic have put a lot of money into this.” of producing a quality workforce, a state approved, high-quality pre- development, and the future of our Gerstle said that the findings of but if there was reaching children Indiana Catholic Conference school program. children.” the pilot showed that 100 percent of in those first developmental years www.indianacc.org “We have done a lot in moving Rep. Shelli VanDenburgh, the kids who got the early childhood would be the closest thing to it. education and education reform D-Crown Point, said, “I’m glad to education were ready for kindergar- O’Connor said, “Looking at early To explore the ICC’s elec- forward. The greatest need where see we have a starting point for early ten. childhood development as a busi- tronic public policy tool and join we have not done a lot is the area learners. We’ve been talking about Connie Bond Stuart, regional ness value proposition, investment the ICC legislative network go to of early childhood education,” said this for several years. I’m very sup- vice president for PNC Bank of in early learning nets immediate and the ICC Web page at www.indi- Behning. “There is no question. portive of the plan.” Indianapolis, also testified in support long lasting results.” anacc.org and click “Legislative Indiana is behind the rest of the Leaders from the business of the bill noting that PNC bank has Glenn Tebbe, Indiana Catholic Action Center.” nation in providing early childhood community around Indiana spoke education especially to children of in favor of the legislation. Mark poverty.” Gerstle, vice president of commu- Under the bill, eligible students nity relations for Cummins Engine, “Come Touch the Robe” would come from families at 185 said the research their company had Encounters with the Healer, the Servant, and the Lord of Easter percent of the federal poverty guide- conducted showed that 67 percent lines, which is $43,567 for a family of kindergarteners in southwestern An Easter Cantata presented by of four according the federal Health Indiana did not pass the kindergar- THE ST. CHARLES ADULT CHOIR and Human Services Department. ten readiness test. According to Behning, the state Gerstle told lawmakers that Sunday, March 17, 2013 -7:00 to 7:45 p.m. budget is allocating $7 million for Cummins piloted a three-year pro- 4916 Trier Road, Fort Wayne 46815 the pilot program. Students selected gram on early childhood education for the pilot program would receive and their data showed a “total corre- (Free Admission) $6,800 to attend a high-quality pre- lation” between kindergarten readi- Unique in concept, soaring in spirit, and with music, school program. ness and graduation. text, and narration by Pepper Choplin, “Come Touch the Robe” cantata allows us to encounter the Christ of healing, glory, authority, humility and victory. Fiddler♣ s Hearth (Funded by the Dolores (Koehl) Hope Memorial) 127 North Main Street, South Bend, Indiana Family-Friendly Public House

fiddlershearth.com All Saints

Join us for SUNDAY BRUNCH! Religious Goods For Reservations, 8808 Coldwater Road Scrip Welcome! call 574-232-2853 In Coldwater Centre at Wallen Road 260-490-7506 •First Communion Dresses TUNE INTO REDEEMER RADIO •First Communion Gifts •Confirmation Gifts •Baptismal Gifts and Gowns For the Catholic News on •Books •Bibles THE CONCLAVE OF •Rosaries CARDINALS •Statues •Crucifixes •Medals •Church Supplies

Support your school. Use All Saints SCRIP!

6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC March 10, 2013

Cardinal welcomes 20 weeks of pregnancy. Medical evidence suggests that the unborn opportunity to discuss can feel pain beginning around 20 weeks of life. In a 19-14 vote Feb 28, mutual concerns the state Senate reaffirmed the Pain- with Obama News Briefs Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. The House of Representatives WASHINGTON (CNS) — New voted 53-28 a day earlier to over- York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan in turn the veto. Both votes fell largely a letter to President Barack Obama CARDINAL BERTONE PRAYS AS HE CARRIES OUT TASKS along party lines with Republicans accepted a White House offer to mostly supporting the override. continue discussing the Catholic Pro-life activists praised passage of Church’s concerns about abortion, AT START OF ‘SEDE VACANTE’ PERIOD AT VATICAN the measure, a legislative priority traditional marriage and federal rules for the Diocese of Little Rock and governing implementation of the Arkansas Right to Life. “It’s a great Affordable Care Act. “We accept day in the state of Arkansas,” said your invitation to address these areas Rose Mimms, executive director of together, always with the civility Arkansas Right to Life and mem- we have both encouraged in public ber of St. Theresa Church in Little discourse,” the president of the U.S. Rock. “This law is going to protect Conference of Catholic Bishops said many unborn babies from excru- in the letter Feb. 22. “We welcome ciatingly painful deaths by abor- specifically an opportunity to resolve tion.” The measure, introduced by the perplexing issue of the rede- Republican Rep. Andy Mayberry, fining of our religious ministries,” became law immediately. It pro- Cardinal Dolan wrote. “Surely we vides exceptions in cases of rape, should be able to find some ground incest or to save the mother’s life but where neither of us is asked to com- does not include any exemption for promise conscience.” In response, a fetal disorders. The new law builds White House official said Feb. 28 upon the state’s Unborn Child Pain that Cardinal Dolan’s warm wishes Awareness and Prevention Act of were welcome and that the presi- 2005 that requires doctors to review dent “looks forward to continuing printed material discussing fetal pain our respectful collaboration.” The at least 24 hours before an abor- cardinal also renewed good wishes tion is performed on women whose and offered prayers for Obama as pregnancy is 20 weeks or longer. he prepared to tackle a long list of Few later-term abortions are per- goals for his second term that were formed. The Arkansas Department outlined in his inaugural and State of Health reported that 4,033 abor- of the Union addresses. Recalling a tions occurred in the state in 2011, meeting with Obama at the White and 46 of them occurred at 20 weeks House, Cardinal Dolan pointed to the and two occurred at 21 weeks or president’s stated desire “to coop- later. erate with us for the good of our beloved country,” particularly in the CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA CATHOLIC PRESS PHOTO Pope names Glasgow Church’s educational, charitable and Italian Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, center with red skull cap, prays with assistants as the health care services. archbishop administrator ceremonies and tasks of the “sede vacante” begin at the Vatican Feb. 28. The red velvet- of Edinburgh Archdiocese Father Kapaun, Korean covered scepter before him is the symbol of his authority as camerlengo or chamberlain. He is charged with administering the temporal goods of the Church following the resignation of GLASGOW, Scotland (CNS) — In War hero, to receive one of his final appointments, Pope Medal of Honor in April Pope Benedict XVI. Benedict XVI named Archbishop Peter Tartaglia of Glasgow, Scotland, WICHITA, Kan. (CNS) — Father as administrator of the Archdiocese Emil Kapaun, whose actions as of St. Andrews and Edinburgh. the honor, asking in 2001 then-Sec- ments of the elder Shriver includ- However, he said, the archdiocese’s a U.S. Army chaplain during the Archbishop Tartaglia announced the retary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld ed being founding director of the “administrative operations have run Korean War saved the lives of doz- appointment in a letter Feb. 27 to to review the priest’s record. Peace Corps, being the architect of operating deficits of more than $30 ens of soldiers in the field and in a Catholics in the archdiocese. The President Lyndon Johnson’s War on million in each of the past four years. North Korean prisoner of war camp appointment follows the resignation Poverty and helping his wife, Eunice Since this trend is unsustainable, I before his death, will be awarded of Scottish Cardinal Keith O’Brien, Sargent Shriver a ‘good Kennedy Shriver, expand the Special want to set out the measures we are the Medal of Honor. A priest of the 74, who stepped down in the wake of Olympics worldwide. He also was a taking to ensure prudent steward- Diocese of Wichita, Kan., Father man’ formed by his deep a report in the British newspaper The former ambassador to France and the ship of our resources for years to Kapaun will be honored during cer- Observer Feb. 23 that three priests faith, not achievements Democratic vice presidential candi- come,” he explained. The ongoing emonies at the White House April and a former priest had accused the date in 1972. deficit has required the archdiocese 11 and at the Pentagon the next day, cardinal of “inappropriate conduct” ANAHEIM, Calif. (CNS) — to reduce the costs of its pastoral cen- said Todd Tiahrt, a former Kansas with them going back to the 1980s. Sargent Shriver wasn’t a “good ter operations, he said, which means congressman who has advocated for Deficit forces layoffs, Cardinal O’Brien has admitted the man” because of his notable public eliminating 75 positions. Besides the the honor for years. Citing a letter past acts of sexual misconduct in achievements, of which there were 60 employees who have been laid from an Army staff member prepar- ministry consolidation a statement March 3. Archbishop many, but because his profound off, the archdiocese will not fill 15 ing for the ceremony, Tiahrt said Tartaglia told parishioners that he Catholic faith informed him through- in Chicago Archdiocese vacant positions. Of the 75 positions, the award is well deserved. “What and the priests are united with them out his 95 years of life, according 55 were full time, Cardinal George he did in the face of adversity at CHICAGO (CNS) — The Chicago “in these unfortunate circumstances. to his son Mark Shriver. “After my said. Those now out of a jobs will the risk of his own life was remark- Archdiocese has laid off 60 pas- These are painful and distressing father died, I wanted to figure out receive severance pay and continued able. I’m very pleased by the award. toral center employees and must times for this venerable archdio- what it meant to be a ‘good man,’” health insurance coverage and can I think it’s justified fully,” Tiahrt consolidate some of its agencies cese,” Archbishop Tartaglia said in said the 49-year-old father of three, access services of an outplacement told Catholic News Service March because of a deficit in the budget of the letter. “You have lost your car- who is senior vice president of U.S. firm contracted by the archdiocese 1. “I’m very excited that Father its administrative operations, accord- dinal archbishop in the most difficult programs for the international char- to help them find new jobs, he said. Kapaun is getting this recognition,” ity Save the Children. “Some ‘great’ ing to Cardinal Francis E. George. circumstances. I am so sorry for he said. The Wichita Eagle reported people stand up here and have the He announced reduction in staff and everyone involved and I assure them that President Barack Obama called spotlight on them, and when the other changes in his column in the Arkansas is eighth state of my prayers. I too feel pained and Father Kapaun’s sister-in-law, Helen spotlights are off, they aren’t good March 3-16 issue of the Catholic distressed. The people of the arch- Kapaun, of suburban Bel Aire, in people,” he said in a Feb. 23 keynote New World, the archdiocesan news- with fetal pain law; court diocese are having to bear the impact December to tell her the news. She address at the Religious Education paper. “Like so many other fami- challenge expected of these sad events as you go about and her family were expected to be Congress 2013 in Anaheim. “I lies and institutions, the Archdiocese your daily lives in your communities on hand to receive the medal. An wanted to dig in and try to figure of Chicago has suffered during the LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (CNS) and at work. You have to cope with announcement is expected later in out what (waitresses, airport work- economic downturn of these past — Both houses of the Arkansas disturbing media reports, and you March from the White House and ers and the garbage man) meant few years,” he said. “The archdio- Legislature voted to override Gov. have to face the questions, the critical the Pentagon. Tiahrt has long advo- when they said he was a good cese remains a financially secure Mike Beebe’s veto of a fetal pain comments, the unkind remarks and cated for Father Kapaun to receive man,” Shriver said. The accomplish- institution with a strong asset base.” bill, outlawing most abortions after the jibes,” he wrote. March 10, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Bishops place call fieldtrip on Feb. 20. Thanks to a Target Educator’s Fieldtrip Grant for fasting and generous donations by friends of St. Adalbert School, these students WASHINGTON — A new “Pledge landed at Legoland in Schaumburg, to Fast” webpage has been devel- Around the Diocese Ill., for a fun-filled day of experien- oped as part of the U.S. bishops’ tial learning. Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage, The group of students, staff mem- and Religious Liberty: www.usccb. bers and parents was filled with awe org/fast. Those interested in join- as they viewed the Chicago Skyline ing can sign up for regular e-mails MATH-A-THON BENEFITS ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL exhibit, Jungle World exhibit and and can text “FAST” to 99000 for hero-inspired Lego friends through- weekly reminders and prayer inten- out the center. Students enjoyed the tions. The bishops’ call is a wonder- 4-D Lego movie experience and the ful opportunity to live Lent in this Lego Factory tour that demonstrated Year of Faith with fervent prayer how Legos are made. and sacrifice. The highlight of the fieldtrip was In particular, as the Supreme the Tall Towers Workshop in which Court begins during Holy Week to the students worked in small groups consider the two most significant to construct Lego towers that would marriage cases in the history of the withstand the “Earthquake Stress nation, the prayers and sacrifices for Tester.” Students laughed when their the protection of marriage and for towers came crashing down. Supreme Court justices are important. The day continued with a visit A Facebook event page is available at to the Construction Zone to build the usccb website. cars, castles and more. Students took a break from the demanding Ancilla College launches design work to bounce through the new CNA program indoor jungle gym and take a spin on the Technicycle Ride. St. Adalbert DONALDSON — Ancilla College Principal Andrew Currier could not is gearing up to launch a new nurs- resist the Lego fun as he handed ing assistant training program this out Legoland crowns to the bud- April. The new program will pre- ding architects, industrial and auto pare students to become Certified designers. Nursing Assistants (CNAs). The students look forward to Registration for the program is applying their newly acquired design open to anyone over the age of 18. skills to a much-anticipated tower “We are offering this program to KARLA HORMANN building project back at school. the public, not just Ancilla College The third graders at St. Joseph School, Decatur, have been busy gathering sponsors and These students have been collect- students,” said Ann Fitzgerald, head ing cardboard boxes (cereal, shoe, of the college’s nursing program. doing extra math problems to participate in a math-a-thon to benefit St. Jude Children’s tissue) for weeks and will soon be “With the CNA program we are Hospital. The students raised $1,330.05 to help the young patients and their families constructing their own towers of St. working to meet the needs of both Adalbert. the local workforce and the need for there. Shown are St. Joseph students, from left, in back, Joshua Myers and Jamison trained nursing and medical assis- Rumple and in front Ella Kintz, Trinity Mishleau, Dana Schirack and Isaiah Wellman. Author and EWTN host tants in regional healthcare facili- ties.” brings Chesterton to life

The new classes start April 3 at SOUTH BEND — G.K. Chesterton Ancilla College. The CNA program Holy Cross Parkway, Mishawaka, can choose either a 2013 Honda opportunities within the state of (1874-1936), the highly quotable can be seen as an entry-level ramp in the lobby. Civic LX or a 2013 Volkswagen Indiana for Notre Dame engineer- and insightful British Catholic into health-related occupations. Offers are $150 each. Sale hours Jetta S, provided by Gurley-Leep ing students. In conjunction with author, poet and journalist who vis- “Ancilla College is offering a are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on week- Automotive Group. Second place the event, the Cummins Young ited South Bend in 1930, returned to state approved course for CNA days only. Only 3,950 offers are alternative cash prize is $15,000. Engineers Club, which is designed the city on Feb. 18-19, in a manner training that you can complete in sold and 42 House Raffle prizes are Forty cash prizes ranging from to motivate and inspire pre-col- of speaking. Actually, it was Dale just two months — in 105 hours you drawn — making the odds of win- $5,000 to $175 will also be awarded. lege students to excel in science, Ahlquist, president of the American can launch a new career and open ning one in 94. To view the house, Proceeds benefit SJRMC’s technology, engineering and math Chesterton Society, who did the new opportunities in a fast grow- a community-wide open house will Sister Maura Brannick, CSC Health (STEM), sponsored a Lego replica speaking as he addressed audiences ing, high employment field,” said be held on March 9 and 10 from Center, which provides healthcare to build of one of its engines. at the University of Notre Dame and nursing faculty member Elizabeth 2-4 p.m. the underserved, and Women’s Care During the event, Cummins St. Joseph Parish. Bailey. On Monday, March 11, an Center, serving new moms and their engineers and Notre Dame engi- Ahlquist, author of three books Nursing assistants work in a “Early Bird” winner will be drawn babies. SJRMC’s House Raffle has neering majors joined members and host of an EWTN series, range of healthcare settings sup- from all paid entries received and made it possible for these organiza- of South Bend’s St. Matthew’s brought the “Apostle of Common porting other medical staff in patient recorded by noon that day. The tions to return over $4.1 million in Middle School Robotics Club Sense” alive using an array of quo- care, safety and basic healthcare early bird prize is $2,013 and the services to needy families, babies and in constructing a four-foot-by- tations and observations that he said tasks. winner is still eligible for the House children throughout the community. three-foot-by-two-foot replica of showed Chesterton’s mix of faith The college offers more details Raffle drawing on Friday, May 3. The House Raffle 2013 drawing will Cummins’ new high-horsepower and reason to be just as relevant at Ancilla’s website at www.ancilla. Built by Place Builders, specifically be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 3, diesel engine, called the QSK95. today as it was in his own time. edu/cna. for SJRMC’s House Raffle, this at Saint Joseph Regional Medical The replica engine was built with Some of the quotations provided year’s grand prize house is located Center. Winners need not be present approximately 30,000 Lego bricks recently came from Chesterton’s Saint Joseph Regional at 18175 Baldwin Dr. in Bradford to win. For more information, call and was designed to help students two visits to America, which are Medical Center’s House Shores at Knollwood. the House Raffle 2013 Hotline at and engineers share stories and discussed in a chapter of Ahlquist’s The 2,415 square foot house is (574) 335-1525 or visit www.sjmed. experiences involved with becom- latest book, “The Complete Thinker: Raffle begins March 5 valued at approximately $350,000, com/house-raffle-2013. ing an engineer. The Marvelous Mind of G.K. and features a two-story great room Each St. Matthew’s student Chesterton.” MISHAWAKA — The Foundation with fireplace, specialty woodwork Building a future was paired with Notre Dame engi- But others were drawn from that of Saint Joseph Regional Medical in the dining room, large kitchen for young engineers, neering students, who were to pro- thinker’s thousands of essays, plus Center (SJRMC) has announced with eat-in dinette area, first floor vide guidance in assembling parts poems, mystery novels and nonfic- that the House Raffle 2013 began master suite with garden tub, three one Lego at a time of the engine. Cummins engineers tion books — a collection including on Tuesday, March 5. This year bedrooms on the second floor, two then directed the groups in assem- reflections on Jesus Christ that were marks the 22nd Annual House and a half baths, three-car garage, NOTRE DAME — The University bling the engine as a whole. transformational for Christian writer Raffle, a fundraiser benefiting first floor laundry, a deck and a beau- of Notre Dame’s Graduate Career C.S. Lewis. SJRMC’s Sister Maura Brannick, tiful stone accented exterior. The Services office hosted the Indiana St. Adalbert students visit Ahlquist pointed out, “Lewis CSC Health Center and the alternative cash prize is $105,000. Automotive Consortium Road Legoland was an atheist until he read ‘The Women’s Care Center. House Bradford Shores at Knollwood, Show at Stinson-Remick in Everlasting Man.’ That was the book Raffle offers were available for January. The road show featured an Adams Road Development com- SOUTH BEND — Second and that turned his whole life around.” purchase beginning Tuesday, representatives from Chrysler, munity, is located southwest of the third graders of St. Adalbert School — William Schmitt March 5, at Saint Joseph Regional Cummins, Honda, Mursix and intersection of Adams and Ironwood headed to the Chicago-area for a Medical Center, located at 5215 Roads. The second-place winner Subaru showcasing employment 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC March 10, 2013 History may hold clues in divining impact of resignation, expert says

BY CAROL GLATZ may have been bandied about with other popes, only Pope Benedict Pope Benedict places white stole on remains of St. Celestine V during 2009 visit to basilica in Italy has really embraced it with the ROME (CNS) — The halls of his- “modern understandings of health, tory might hold some clues as to illness and the abilities of modern what kind of impact Pope Benedict science to prolong life even in XVI’s resignation will have on times of sickness,” he said. the Church and how to navigate “The innovation Benedict has a smooth transition, said a U.S. shown in resigning may give the scholar. College of Cardinals more leeway “All these problems surrounding and may allow them to be more how to treat Benedict, what to call innovative and perhaps more for- him, how he will be dealt with in ward-thinking in their selections,” his life after the papacy, how his he said. death will be dealt with, all of these It’s difficult to evaluate the are new” questions, said Joshua problems caused directly by Pope Birk, a fellow at the American Celestine’s resignation and those Academy in Rome and expert in caused by his successor, Pope medieval Mediterranean history. Boniface VIII, the historian said. To find some answers or at least Boniface imprisoned his predeces- some guidance, “we sort of have sor out of fear his many political to go back to these medieval cases enemies might “use Celestine (of papal resignation) because we against him,” try to set him up “as literally have nothing else” to go an antipope or even make the argu- by, he told Catholic News Service ment that Celestine’s resignation is Feb. 15. illegitimate and that Boniface isn’t There’s not much in the annals exactly pope.” to sift through, however. Papal The Church will have to grapple resignations are extremely rare with with what having a retired pope in only four in the past 1,100 years, the wings will mean, he said. he said. And almost every case Though there is no danger of involved popes who were pressured any harsh medieval treatment, the to step down. Church will have to simply look at Only the voluntary resignation “how this transfer is negotiated” or of St. Celestine V in 1294, he said, handled and Celestine’s case “can can offer relevant parallels to help be tremendously useful for us to the Church make sense of the free look at.” and willful resignation of Pope Birk said Pope Benedict felt a Benedict. great affection for St. Celestine. The case of Pope Celestine also He declared a Celestine Year resulted in some innovative chang- from August 2009 to August 2010 CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS es that he brought with his decision to commemorate the 800th anni- Pope Benedict XVI places a white stole on the remains of 13th-century Pope St. Celestine V during his 2009 visit to the earthquake-damaged Basilica of Santa Maria to resign, he said. versary of the saint’s birth and he di Collemaggio in L’Aquila, Italy, April 28. Pope Benedict said he would resign at the end of February because he no longer has the energy to exercise his ministry For example, Birk said, the visited the saint’s relics twice dur- over the universal Church. St. Celestine V, a hermit who was elected at the age of 80 and became overwhelmed by the office, was the last pope freely to resign from principles behind Pope Celestine’s ing his pontificate. During a trip to the papacy. decision to step down and “how L’Aquila in 2009, Pope Benedict Celestine articulated the ability of a placed the long woolen pallium he pope to resign are incredibly impor- received when he was elected on tant,” as is the papal bull he issued the saintly pope’s casket and left it Conclaves: Vatican Library official shares interesting, strange facts establishing rules for an abdication. there as a gift. The late 13th-century pope also Pope Celestine is mostly BY CINDY WOODEN the College of Cardinals that if he who clarified the exact moment “established the ground rules for remembered for “his reluctance to were taken prisoner, he was no when a candidate becomes pope: how papal conclaves will operate in take up this sort of burden of the longer to be considered the pope, It is the moment he accepts his selecting the pope,” said Birk, who Apostolic See” and “actually flees VATICAN CITY (CNS) — so the cardinals were to hold a election, as long as he previously teaches history at Smith College in when he hears word he is going to Ambrogio Piazzoni, vice prefect conclave and elect a new pontiff. had been ordained a bishop. If the Northampton, Mass. be made pope,” Birk said. of the Vatican Library and author • Pope Gregory XV, elected cardinals choose someone who The formal process used for He was plucked at the age of the book, “History of Papal in 1621, was the last pope to be has never been ordained a bishop, centuries to select a new pope, a of 79 from his secluded life as a Elections,” shared facts and elected by “spontaneous accla- the ordination takes place imme- process that generally follows the Benedictine monk and hermit and curiosities with journalists at the mation” when all the cardinals, diately, then the election as pope death of a pope, is actually the thrust into the pontificate after the Vatican Feb. 20: believed to be acting under the becomes valid. model St. Celestine established for College of Cardinals broke a two- • Electing a pope is the main influence of the Holy Spirit, pro- • When Blessed Gregory X was “how to select a pope after a resig- year-long deadlock and elected him and most serious responsibility claim the same candidate to be elected by a cardinals’ meeting nation,” he said. in 1294. of members of the College of pope. Piazzoni said almost imme- in Viterbo, Italy, in 1271, he was Before Pope Celestine, the While he never fled, Pope Cardinals. In the last several hun- diately after taking office, Pope not present and he was not even a selection process was “less formal- Benedict never kept his reluctance dred years, Piazzoni said, cardinals Gregory changed the conclave priest yet. ized” and often operated much dif- to become pope a secret. have missed a conclave only if rules to require that such a “spon- • Pope Nicholas II, who served ferently from one papal selection to The then-78-year-old pontiff they were seriously ill or if they taneous acclamation” be con- from 1059-61, was the pope who the next, he said. told a group of German pilgrims were impeded from traveling to firmed immediately with a written ruled that only cardinals were eli- “Celestine is the one who really the day after his installation that Rome by their governments. ballot in the conclave. gible to vote to elect a pope. lays down the papal bulls establish- he equated the growing consensus • The upcoming conclave to He also was first to rule that • “To put an end to discord” ing the rights of the conclave and among cardinals to elect him pope elect a successor to Pope Benedict the cardinals must cast their votes created when two or more candi- how they’ll act under these circum- as “an axe” getting ready to fall on XVI “will be, technically speak- secretly, in writing, rather than dates received a similar number of stances” of a vacant see, he said. his head. He had been looking for- ing, the 75th conclave” in the verbally. votes, Pope Alexander II in 1169 Just as Pope Celestine’s bold ward to a life of peaceful retirement history of the Church, he said. He • Election by acclamation is established the rule that a can- move carried with it important and said he felt “inadequate” for dates the conclaves — elections no longer considered valid, nor didate must receive a two-thirds and lasting norms and traditions, a job that demanded great “dyna- conducted while the cardinal- is the “election by compromise” majority to be elected. so too, may Pope Benedict’s deci- mism” and strength. electors were closed off in a room in which the cardinals, after a • Pope John Paul II was the sion usher in a new approach, the Pope Benedict’s coat of arms — to Pope Boniface VIII, who stalemate, unanimously decide to first pope to specify that a con- scholar said. features a bear carrying a pack, was elected in 1295 and inserted choose a few of their members clave must take place in the “For a pope that is generally symbolizing the weight of the epis- the conclave rules into the Code of and delegate to them the power to Sistine Chapel. Previous popes viewed as incredibly conservative copate. Pope Benedict has said the Canon Law. elect a pope. The last pope elected recommended the chapel, but and very traditionalist, this resigna- image gave him the encouragement • During World War II, Pope with that method, Piazzoni said, throughout history the conclaves tion actually shows a remarkable to carry out his ministry like a beast Pius XII, like several of his prede- was Pope Clement IV in 1265 have been held in a variety of innovation on his part,” Birk said. of burden, but with confidence and cessors who were popes in times who was elected by two cardinals. churches in Rome and elsewhere. While the idea of resignation joy. of war, left a document informing • Pope Paul VI was the pope March 10, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9

History may hold clues in divining impact of resignation, expert says Inside the Conclave ROME The world watches with interest as cardinals gather in conclave — literally under lock and key — to elect the next VATICAN CITY pope. The rarity of the event, the ceremony and secrecy add Pope Benedict places white stole on remains of St. Celestine V during 2009 visit to basilica in Italy to the intrigue. Sistine Chapel

Sistine Chapel St. Peter's St. Peter’s The centuries-old chapel Basilica Square adorned with Michelangelo's frescoes has been the site of every papal election since 1878. Its marble floor is covered The Sistine Chapel The cardinal electors process into the chapel chanting “Come, with wood. The windows ceiling was painted Holy Spirit,” invoking divine help with their decision. and doors are shut as the by Michelangelo Master of Papal Liturgical between 1508 and Ceremonies exclaims, 1512. He also “Extra omnes!” painted “The Last (“Everybody else, out!”) Judgment” fresco above the altar A sweep is performed for between 1535 and electronic devices. 1541. Chimney

Cardinal Electors Placing a hand on the Gospels, each one swears During the conclave, to uphold the rules and cardinals stay in the secrecy of the conclave. Domus Sanctae Marthae, Any communication with a hospitality residence on the edge of Vatican City. people outside is They take short bus rides forbidden. They may not or walk to their twice- receive messages or news. daily voting sessions. Cardinals under the age of 80 may vote in the How long will it last? conclave. There are 117 eligible cardinals this time. Choir gallery The last six conclaves lasted only a few days.

Cardinals per region POPE DAYS BALLOTS Benedict XVI 2 4 14 61 11 John Paul II 2 8 A Swiss Guard stands John Paul I 1 4 11 watch outside the door Paul VI 2 6 19 1 facing the Sala Regia. John XXIII 3 11 Ballots and Voting Pius XII 1 3 Votes are handwritten and cast individually into special urns. Stove and Countries with the The top of the ballot reads, Smoke most cardinal electors “Eligo in Summum Pontificem” Stove A chimney is installed on the Crowds Italy 28 (“I elect as the most high roof of the Sistine Chapel for pontiff”). gather in U.S. 11 the conclave. In the back St. Peter’s Ballots are counted by three corner of the chapel, a stove is Square in Germany 6 “scrutineers.” The work is set to burn ballots and related anticipation of checked by three “revisers.” The papers, including notes taken the announcement. Brazil 5 ballot counters and verifiers are by the electors, each morning Spain 5 chosen by lot at the start of the and afternoon. “Habemus Papam” conclave. If balloting is not successful, CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS India 5 The elected cardinal is asked if he accepts the election as pope. One round of voting is expected the smoke burns black with the If he accepts, he chooses the name he will take. Pope Benedict XVI places a white stole on the remains of 13th-century Pope St. Celestine V during his 2009 visit to the earthquake-damaged Basilica of Santa Maria France 4 the first day. Each day after, two help of an added chemical. From the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, the senior votes are taken in the morning If balloting is successful, a di Collemaggio in L’Aquila, Italy, April 28. Pope Benedict said he would resign at the end of February because he no longer has the energy to exercise his ministry Poland 4 cardinal deacon proclaims, “Habemus papam!” (”We have a and two votes in the afternoon chemical is added to produce pope!”), and announces his name. over the universal Church. St. Celestine V, a hermit who was elected at the age of 80 and became overwhelmed by the office, was the last pope freely to resign from Mexico 3 until a successful vote. the celebratory white smoke – A two-thirds majority is the signal that the church has a The new pontiff appears on the balcony and imparts his first Canada the papacy. 3 required to elect the new pope. new pope. papal blessing. Age matters: Popes elected as young as 24, as old as 81 Leo XIII CLemenT XII CLemenT X benedICT XvI BY CINDY WOODEN

years of pontificate 1878-1903 1730-1740 1670-1676 2005-2013 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope Benedict XVI, 85, announced age at death or resignation 93 years, 140 days 87 years, 305 days 86 years, 9 days 85 years, 318 days his resignation, he said that “both strength of mind and body are necessary” to carry out the papal Sources: CNS, HarperCollins Encyclopedia of Catholicism and New Catholic Encyclopedia © 2013 Catholic News Service ministry in the modern world. He was elected in 2005, just Pope Benedict XVI, when he resigned Feb. 28, was the fourth-oldest pope in history. after his 78th birthday. Of the 102 popes whose exact age at election is known, Pope Benedict was one elected in 996. his 33-day papacy in 1978. Vatican secretary of state elected.) • The last Palestinian was Pope of 17 churchmen elected bishop of • Seven were between 25 and • Only three popes were over • The last African was Pope Theodore in 642. Rome while between the ages of 40 years old. The last was Pope 80 when elected. The last, chosen Gelasius, elected in 492. • The last Pole was Pope John 71 and 80. Leo X, who was 37 in 1513. by cardinals in 1406, was Pope • The last native of Dalmatia, Paul II in 1978. Ambrogio Piazzoni, vice prefect • Eleven were between 41 and Gregory XII. He was 81. an ancient Roman province, was • The last Portuguese was Pope of the Vatican Library and author 50. The last was Pope Clement FAMOUS LASTS Pope John IV in 640. John XXI in 1276. of a book on the history of papal VII, who was elected in 1523 at Piazzoni also provided a list of • The last Frenchman elected • The last Syrian was Pope elections, distributed a sheet of the age of 44. “lasts”: was Pope Gregory XI, in 1370. Gregory III in 731. “some curiosities” about elections • 24 popes were in their 50s. • The last pope who was not • The last Greek was Pope • The last Spaniard was Pope to reporters Feb. 21, the day after The most recent was Blessed John a cardinal yet when elected was Zachary in 741. Alexander VI in 1492. briefing journalists at the Vatican. Paul II, who was 58 years old Pope Urban VI in 1378. • The last Englishman was Pope • The last German was Pope On the topic of the age of the when he began his papal ministry • The last who was not even a Adrian IV in 1154. Benedict XVI, elected in 2005. pope at election, he said: in 1978. priest yet was Pope Leo X. • The last Italian was Pope John It had been 950 years since a • Three popes were under the • 37 were between 61 and 70 • The last born in Rome was Paul I. German — Pope Victor II — had age of 25. The last was Pope years old. The last was Pope John Pope Pius XII, elected in 1939. • The last Dutchman was Pope been elected. Gregory V, who was 24 when Paul I, who was 65 when he began (He was also the last serving Adrian VI in 1522. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC March 10, 2013 Preparation key to first Communion for second-grade students

BY KAREN CLIFFORD replied with answers such as going to Confession and Mass, and loving one another. “Receiving Holy Communion In addition to workbooks, other connects, in the Person of Christ, tools are used in explaining the our love of God and love of Eucharist. “(At Queen of Peace) we neighbor.” — Father Daniel use expanded meditations on the Scheidt gestures of the Mass with special focus on epiclesis. We also review atholic second-grade teach- the Last Supper and the Origin of ers throughout the Church the Eucharist,” said Byall. are preparing their students Kankel added, “We discuss this Cto receive their First Communion. historical event and the words spo- At Christ the King in South Bend ken by Jesus during the Last Supper and Queen of Peace in Mishawaka, and His wish to remain with all teachers are using several methods people of all times.” to explain the Eucharist in tangible Slatt, who comes from a Polish ways for students. background, used one of her fam- Religious education catechist ily’s cultural traditions in describ- Liz Slatt, who has been an instruc- ing the Eucharist to her students at tor at Christ the King for 27 years, Christ the King. notes that a teacher’s example in “At Christmas I make Oplatek the classroom is a good avenue to bread which is similar to commu- explain the Eucharist. “The way you nion bread; very thin and white with treat the children and get along with no taste. We share the bread with the kids is important. This helps to each other and make good wishes show that Jesus is a human person for the future and forgiveness if any- Using the Scripture from John 15:1-8, second-grade students from Queen of Peace School attach messages on that went to school, helped his par- thing had happened during the past the branch that indicate how they can remain a part of the vine. ents and then did the work of the year,” she explained. Father. Christ is the focus leading “It is symbolic of unity and the up to the Eucharist and Christ is the Eucharist. I presented the bread to Father Daniel Scheidt, pastor sacrifice,” Slatt said. the children at Christmas and told of Queen of Peace Parish, offers Queen of Peace School vice them the bread was food for the his reflections on the contrast of principal Ann-Marie Kankel, spirit,” she added. children’s reactions to receiving who is also the school’s religion Parental involvement is essential ashes on Ash Wednesday and their teacher, noted that students are in the first Communion preparation. encounter with the Eucharist. instructed in the Catechesis of the Both parishes participate in a retreat “It has been my yearly Lenten Good Shepherd program. “Through where parents are encouraged to experience as a priest that small Catechesis of the Good Shepherd volunteer to help in the workshops. children are often scared of the we meditate on several parables. In addition, family time in prayer ‘black thumb’ coming toward their The parables help to deepen their and discussion are encouraged at foreheads on Ash Wednesday; they understanding of the connection home. seem to recoil instinctively from the between the Bible and the liturgy Kristen Harges, a parent of sec- mortal fact that we are dust and unto and strengthen their desire for the ond-grader Juliana in Slatt’s class, dust we shall return,” said Father Eucharist,” said Kankel. describes home preparation for her Scheidt. One of the parables used for daughter’s first Communion. “Yet on the other hand, I con- instruction at Queen of Peace is “In addition to reading some stantly see so many little kids, even John 15:1-8, where Jesus identi- Bible verses, we talk and pray about infants, reach out with their hands for fies Himself as the vine and His how we can live the way Jesus wants the Sacred Host of Holy Communion disciples as the branches. Queen of us to, and how to be good peacemak- as it is given to their parents. It is Peace school second-grade teacher ers in Jesus’ image,” Harges said. as if the children have been given the graced intuition not only that PHOTOS BY KAREN CLIFFORD Gabriella Byall explained to the Slatt recalled that her own family Second-grade students from Christ the King religious education make clay children when the sap inside the called this experience “Jesus Time.” the Lord is near, but that He is also chalices and patens in anticipation of their upcoming first Communion. vine has a blockage, the branches “I closed the door to the dining theirs, as they are His,” he concluded. are damaged, the same way sin and room and we lit our candle, said our bad choices damage us. When asked prayer, and worked on our work- by Byall what the children could do book. No one could come in and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to remove the blockage, students bother us,” Slatt recalled. BY HEATHER COYNE God, the Good Shepherd and the Paschal Mystery found at the heart of Lent, Easter and SOUTH BEND — Christ the Pentecost, as well as the sacra- King Catholic School continues ments of Baptism, Reconciliation to expand the Catechesis of the and Eucharist. •Lent Good Shepherd program, and The Catechesis of the Good •Baptism now serves grades pre-kindergar- Shepherd program at Christ the ten through 2. This Montessori- King is currently facilitated by •First Communion based religious formation pro- seven volunteer catechists, 12 gram for children was originally volunteer catechist assistants, one •Confirmation developed in Rome, beginning in coordinator and many parishio- 1954. ners and school parents who take Catechesis of the Good on projects of various sizes to Shepherd seeks to prepare a provide the materials with which 20% OFF sacred space with “hands-on” the children work and pray in the One Regular Price Item materials called an atrium, in atrium. COUPON EXPIRES MAY 31, 2013 which both children and their cat- Christ the King is currently the Not valid with other discounts. echists can hear, ponder and cele- only area school with a resident ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER brate the most essential mysteries formation leader recognized by of the Christian faith as revealed the National Association of the JOANIE RYMSZA in Scripture and the liturgy. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Maggie Bramlett and Emma Busk Monday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm FREE Following the cycle of the The formation leader, Joanie work with a material called the Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm PARKING Church’s liturgical calendar, the Rymsza, is qualified to lead in our garage! Synthesis of the Mass, which iso- Saturday: 10:00 am -2:00 pm children, guided by their cat- national formation courses and echist, explore themes surround- certify adults who desire to work lates key moments of the liturgy ing Advent, Christ’s Incarnation, as catechists with children in the and invites children to put them 915 South Clinton Street • Fort Wayne 46802 • (260) 399-1443 the parables of the kingdom of atrium. in order. March 10, 2013 COMMENTARY 11 To teach and to sanctify ‘This man welcomes sinners ishop John M. D’Arcy was abortion rights. He did the same our bishop for five years thing for the same reason in and eats with them’ Bwhen my family lived in 2009, when Notre Dame gave INTELLECT Indiana. He was a great help to President Barack Obama an his week, we visit the one of our boys. I attended his honorary degree. In an open letter AND Dominican Republic. This funeral in early February. to the university on that occasion, Tnation occupies two-thirds CATHOLIC The media saw Bishop D’Arcy Bishop D’Arcy speculated that of the island of Hispaniola, which as a man who spoke his mind. Notre Dame had “chosen prestige VIRTUE it shares with Haiti. RELIEF In the 1980s, he was a lonely over truth.” JOHN GARVEY Despite steady economic voice among the Boston Church This sounds like Jeremiah. growth that has benefited some SERVICES hierarchy, decrying the practice But surely, the prophet’s funeral Dominicans, more than 25 per- cent of the population — or MELISSA WHEELER of reassigning priests who were was poorly attended compared everyone reached in to touch credibly accused of sexual abuse. to that of Bishop D’Arcy. People about 2 million of the country’s him — his hand, the hem of 9.3 million people — still live It made him few friends (if only waited for hours to kneel at his his sleeve. Some touched their more people had listened). casket. Balding men in barn coats in poverty. This week we visit he or she recount the narrative? rosaries to his. One woman took a community savings project in Which person in the story is most In 1992, Bishop D’Arcy wiped their eyes with fat fingers. a cross from around her neck and declined to attend the University Mothers holding little babies the small town of Las Lomas, like you, or how are you like him touched it to his hand. It was not where women are pooling their or her? Who is God calling you of Notre Dame’s commencement cried; so did high school kids just love; it was reverence. (his diocese included South wearing letter jackets. money for emergencies, learning to be? How has God been gener- On the flight out to Indiana, leadership skills and investing ous with you, and how have you Bend) because the university After kneeling for a moment, I read George Weigel’s new was giving an award to then- people walked past the open in a future that offers work with stewarded God’s gifts? Sen. Daniel Moynihan, who casket on their way out. What dignity. enthusiastically supported struck me was how nearly GARVEY, PAGE 12 Fast Pray One meaning of prodigal is The story of the prodigal son wasteful. In your fast this week, is so familiar. Who doesn’t know look for the places in your life Follow the prodigal’s conversion and the plot? A son asks for inheri- where you might waste resources tance, squanders it, nearly starves, or goods that have been put in moves back home, asks his father your care. What is the state of return to the Father for forgiveness … and gets it. your recycling bin or compost End of story. But this rich narra- pile? How much food is thrown reconciled with God in Christ. Reflection tive from the Gospel of Luke is away at the end of a meal? Is the THE Urgency and appeal literally worth a revisit — and it may be a water left running in the sink or flow from his words. Sensing the The Church is excited and good place to start your week of the lights left on throughout the obvious feeling in his words, it joyful. Salvation is near. Few prayer. house? Does money that could go SUNDAY is not difficult to imagine Paul’s Gospel passages are more The characters are rich and into your Rice Bowl get spent on frustration as he watched the familiar, or treasured, among varied — there is the father, who things you don’t need? This week GOSPEL tendencies of the Corinthians to Christians than the story of the is generous to the point of waste- take an inventory of how well you preserve and care for your MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION yield to old pagan ways unfold. prodigal. fulness (the meaning of prodigal); He insists that nothing else God’s love and mercy literally there is the younger brother who resources. Choose a few areas matters but life with God. shine. No one can fail to see them. leaves and returns; there are the to improve as part of a fast from Following Jesus makes a person Yet, accustomed to American friends who benefit from the wastefulness. Ask your family a “new creation.” The things of laws and customs of heredity and young man’s spending; there is members to help. 4th Sunday of Lent earth, including death, no longer inheritance, we may not realize the farmer who hires him at a matter. the full import of the story. wage that doesn’t even provide Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 For its final reading on this Under Jewish law and custom, food for his belly; and there is the To order free materials for CRS Rice his weekend the Church weekend, the Church gives us, primogeniture reigned supreme. older brother who stayed home Bowl, visit crsricebowl.org or observes Laetare Sunday, from Luke’s Gospel, the beautiful (So did preference for male heirs.) and harbored resentment toward crsplatoarroz.org, or call (800) Tthe name being derived and reassuring parable of the The older son was entitled to his wayward sibling. 222-0025. For more information from the first word, in Latin, of prodigal. everything. It was his by right. Each day this week, reflect on about Catholic Relief Services the Entrance Antiphon. The word Much of the parable is self- What he received in no way the Parable of the Prodigal Son contact Melissa Wheeler at st is “laetare” or “rejoice.” The evident, even to us in the 21 would be the father’s gift. from the perspective of a different [email protected] Church rejoices not that Lent is century. Certainly quite clear is Vitally important to the story person in the story. How would or (260) 496-4700, ext. 323. approaching its close, but that the uncompromised, constant love is the prodigal’s conversion and salvation, finalized in the sacrifice of the father, who is a symbol of return to the father. Accepting this and resurrection of Jesus, is near. God. repentant son, the father sets aside To underscore this theme, However, some powerful every convention in his love and Saint of the Week priests may wear rose vestments. messages may be lost until we excitement. Rose is violet with a tinge of gold. consider the context. For example, If any sinner truly repents, It reminds us of the first rays of the prodigal was not the older son. God will forgive anything and the sun as they sweep across the As such, he was not his father’s everything. In this thrilling Frances of Rome horizon after a dark night. Christ, heir. The father owed him little if assurance, the Church calls us to the light of the world, is coming. anything. Then, of course, there return to God. 1384–1440 The Book of Joshua, the was the prodigal’s desertion of Lent still has a few weeks. March 9 Crosiers first reading, looks far back into his father. Jews at the time of There is time. God awaits! the history of God’s people. At Jesus prized loyalty to parents, This laywoman and foundress, born a Roman aristocrat, married the point of this story, they are expressed in loving care and almost finished with the long attention. Lorenzo Ponziano when she was 13; they had several children. In and threatening trip across the Next, the prodigal consorts READINGS 1409, their palazzo was pillaged by Neapolitan soldiers and Lorenzo Sinai Peninsula. They have faced with prostitutes. Such activity Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12 Ps 34:2-7 was exiled for five years, returning home a broken man. He died in hunger, even starvation. revolted pious Jews. It scorned 2 Cor 5:17-21 Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 1436. Frances, known for her great charity during epidemics and Into this situation came God the sanctity of marriage and Monday: Is 65:17-21 Ps 30:2, 4-6, civil war, organized a ladies society dedicated to self-denial and with the gift of manna from the the family but also meant that 11-12a, 13b Jn 4:43-54 good works. It became the Oblates of Tor de Specchi, which she sky. The manna sustained the the pure stock of God’s people Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12 Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, people. They survived. As they directed for her last four years. She is the patron saint of motorists, might be defiled by the birth of 8-9 Jn 5:1-16 neared the Promised Land, the children to pagan women in such Wednesday: Is 49:8-15 Ps 145:8-9, perhaps because she was guarded for 23 years by an archangel supply of manna stopped since relationships. visible only to her. Her last words were: “The angel has finished his they had no need of it. The Finally, the prodigal stooped 13c-14, 17-18 Jn 5:17-30 Promised Land would provide so low that he waited on pigs, Thursday: Ex 32:7-14 Ps 106:19-23 work. He is beckoning me to follow.” them with a steady, reliable source the lowest of low animals. Jn 5:31-47 of food. Nevertheless, the father forgave Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22 Ps 34:17-21, St. Paul’s Second Epistle to all and gave a wonderful 23 Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saints the Corinthians furnishes the inheritance to the wayward son. Saturday: Jer 11:18-20 Ps 7:2-3, © 2013 Catholic News Service second reading. Paul implores 9b-12 Jn 7:40-53 the Corinthian Christians to be 12 COMMENTARY March 10, 2013 The legacy of Benedict XVI SCRIPTURE SEARCH Gospel for March 10, 2013 t his election in 2005, “good,” the experience of beauty some thought of him as can be a unique window into a Luke 15:1-3; 11-32 a papal place-keeper: a THE A more open and spacious human Following is a word search based on the Gospel man who would keep the Chair world, a world in which it is once reading for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Cycle C: the of Peter warm for a few years again possible to grasp that some CATHOLIC until a younger papal candidate things are, in fact, true and good famous story of two very different sons. The words emerged. In many other ways, (as others are, in fact, false and can be found in all directions in the puzzle. and most recently by his remark- DIFFERENCE wicked). SINNERS PHARISEES EATS WITH ably self-effacing decision to He proved an astute analyst of GEORGE WEIGEL abdicate, Joseph Ratzinger proved A MAN GIVE ME SHARE contemporary democracy’s discon- PROPERTY YOUNGER SON SQUANDERED himself a man of surprises. What tents, as he also correctly identi- did he accomplish, and what was SPENT THE PODS SINNED fied the key 21st-century issues KISSED SERVANTS LOST left undone, over a pontificate of between Islam and “the rest:” Can considered appropriate at the time almost eight years? FOUND FIELD MUSIC Islam find within itself the religious by both the counseling profes- SAFE ANGRY FRIENDS He secured the authoritative resources to warrant both religious sion and the legal authorities. The interpretation of Vatican II that toleration and the separation of Church has higher standards. had been begun (with his col- religious and political authority in Joseph Ratzinger had extensive MY SONS laboration) by his predecessor, the state? experience in the Roman Curia Blessed John Paul II. Vatican II, He was a master catechist and and it was widely expected that YTREPORPNANA the council in which the Church teacher, and, like John Henry he would undertake its wholesale came to understand herself as a Newman (whom he beatified) and reform. Not only did that not hap- OHSRS I NNERSE communion of disciples in mission, Ronald Knox, his sermons will be pen; things got worse, and the curia UEPATQDESQUA was not a moment to deconstruct read as models of the homiletic art, today is, in candor, an impediment NPEHNJEPULST Catholicism, but a moment to and appreciated for their keen bib- to the evangelical mission of the reinvigorate the faith that is “ever lical and theological insights, for pope and the Church. A massive GONSAONAMAKS ancient, ever new,” precisely so centuries. housecleaning and re-design is EDTAVRNQFDDW that it could be more vigorously As for the incomplete and the imperative if the Church’s central proposed. not-done: administrative machinery is to RSSNRD I EENO I He helped close the door on Benedict XVI was determined support the New Evangelization: SPOGELSSEGCT the Counter-Reformation Church to rid the Church of what he called, which, for the curia, is not a mat- OLLRSES I E I GH in which he had grown up in his on the Good Friday before his ter of creating a new bureaucratic beloved Bavarian countryside, and election as pope, the “filth” that office but a new cast of mind. NAEYJ I RGSEKL thrust open the door to the Church marred the image of the Bride (Evangelical Catholicism contains EDPQKFOUNDSX of the New Evangelization, in of Christ and impeded her evan- numerous suggestions for how that which friendship with Jesus Christ gelical mission. He was success- might be done.) FGG I VEMECHOC is the center of the Church’s proc- ful, to a degree, but the work of And then there is Europe. The © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com lamation and proposal. As I explain reconstruction, in the wake of the man who named himself for the in “Evangelical Catholicism: sexual abuse scandal, remains to be first saintly patron of Europe tried Deep Reform in the 21st-Century completed. This is most urgently his best; but like his predecessor, Church,” (Basic Books), Benedict obvious in Ireland, where the resis- the best he could manage was to XVI was a hinge man, the pivot on tance of an intransigent hierarchical stir the flickering flames of renewal which the turn into the evangelical, establishment is a severe impedi- in a few parts of Catholicism’s he  54 “As you sow, so shall mission-driven Church of the third ment to the re-evangelization of historic heartland. Its re-evangeli-  ye ___” millennium was completed. that once-Catholic country. And the zation remains an urgent task. 55 Resale He accelerated the reform of the next pope must, in my judgment, ross ord 56 Compass point 57 Whirl 1234 567 891011 liturgical reform, accentuating the be more severe than his two pre-  liturgy’s beauty. Why? Because decessors in dealing with bishops 12 13 14  he understood that, for postmod- whom the evidence demonstrates George Weigel 1 Large city in Hungary is Distinguished Senior 15 16 17 erns uneasy with the notion that were complicit in abuse cover-up Fellow of the Ethics and Public 2 Organization of civil anything is “true” or anything is — even if such an approach was Policy Center in Washington, D.C. 18 19 20 21 liberties (abbr.)

22 23 24 3 Smartest 4 Building that fell He governed the archdiocese, under his care, he would rarely 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 in Siloam not from his desk, but from command or threaten. But he also 32 33 34 5 Central daylight time GARVEY his knees. He spent the first never shirked his duty to preach 6 Lent color 35 36 37 two hours of each day praying the Gospel, even to those who 7 Adios 38 39 40 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 and writing before the Blessed did not want to listen. 8 “What shall I ___ Sacrament. Nor did he hesitate The secular media praised 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 to your people?” 9 Bridge support to spend days on end visiting the his prophetic criticism of the 48 49 50 51 Church in Boston, but they 10 Sand nails book “Evangelical Catholicism.” were equally strident in deriding 52 53 54 11 Adam’s garden Weigel argues that there has his “Jeremiads” toward the 55 56 57 17 1998 Pope-mobile been a deep reform under way in He governed not from his 19 “The ___ of Egypt” university in his diocese. Their © 2013 www.tri-c-a-publications.com the Church for some time. The coverage says more about media 23 “Their complaint” particular problems and promise preferences than it does about Based on these Scripture Readings: Ex 3:1-8a, 24 Flightless bird 13-15; 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12; Lk 13: 1-9 and Josh 5:9a, of our time were addressed 50 desk, but from his knees. Bishop D’Arcy’s character. 25 God’s strong right one 10-12; 2 cor 5:17-21; Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 and Is 43: 16- 26 Date years ago at the Second Vatican A few years before he retired 21; Phil 3:8-14; Jn 8:1-11 Council. as bishop, Bishop D’Arcy spoke 29 Assumed He spent the first two ACROSS 27 Before (prefix) 30 European sea eagle Two of the council’s on his vocation at the Notre documents — the Dogmatic 28 Urge forward 31 Caustic substance Dame Law School. He pointed 1 Ancient time 32 Prayer beads Constitution on the Church hours of each day praying 33 All __ the same out, as Weigel does in his new 5 Accountant 34 Snow fall spiritual food (“Lumen Gentium”) and the book, the impact of Vatican II 8 “My son is back ____” 35 Expression 34 Evergreen tree Decree on the Bishops’ Pastoral and writing before the on the role of the bishop within 12 Resound 36 Anointing liquid 36 Giant’s wife Office in the Church (“Christus the Church. “We see an attempt 13 Misfire 37 Compass point 39 Short dancing skirts Dominus”) — dealt with the to move the bishop from being 14 Desert is 38 Sheep do in pasture 40 Portion of an estate three chief responsibilities of Blessed Sacrament. a CEO and administrator to a 15 Animals talon 41 What a nurse gives 41 “Blessed art ___” every bishop: to teach, to sanctify pastor and evangelist,” he said. 16 Three-wheeler 44 Mutt 42 Optical device and to govern. Bishop D’Arcy gave us all 18 More confident 45 Tunnel 43 Adduce In the 21st century, Weigel a wonderful example of that 20 Prodigal son longed 48 Raise 46 Frog’s cousin observes, the scope of a bishop’s positive transformation. to eat its pods 51 Sycamore 47 Spot administrative concerns can sick, blessing married couples, 21 Rooster mate trimmer prophet 49 “The ___ of Abraham” lead to an unhealthy stress on confirming children and saying 22 Prevent 52 Upon 50 “in Christ a ___ governing. the rosary with parishioners. 25 Reverence to God 53 Utilize creation” Before he became pope, Bishop D’Arcy was a bishop John Garvey is the president of The Karol Wojtyla was an immensely after that model. Catholic University of America successful archbishop of Krakow. In his concern for the souls in Washington, D.C. Answer Key can be found on page 15 March 10, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13

BISHOP DWENGER HOLDS ANNUAL SOFTBALL CLINIC Bishop Dwenger Lady Saints Softball Team in Fort Wayne will be teaching the fundamentals of softball during the fifth annual softball clinic. Girls in grades 4-8 are invited to participate in the pitchers and catchers session on March 21 from 6:15-7:30 p.m. and hitting and fielding on March 23 from 8:30-11 a.m. Visit www.bishopdwenger.com for a reg- Sports istration form. For more information contact Coach Moyer at (260) 496-4700. ICCL and CYO teams play for diocesan championships

third quarter from Trey Shabazz 21-9 record for the season with BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN down low took over. Unable to Carter Gillie, the team’s leading regain their early momentum, rebounder and top swatter, getting the Squires missed a string of high scoring honors of 17 in the FORT WAYNE — The annual free throws and some late three’s contest. Inside force and top free Catholic Youth Organization bringing a close to their stellar throw shooter, Brendan Gleeson (CYO) vs. Inter-City Catholic season. In the victory, Shabazz and offensive powerhouse, Jimmy League (ICCL) showdown ended up with 19 and Abram Sturm, added 11 each. Point between the two ends of the Beard was high scorer with 13 for guard, Blane Cook, orchestrated PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS diocese took place on Saturday Hessen Cassel. the offense once again for SJSE, The University of Saint Francis Lady Cougars in Fort Wayne won the 10th afternoon, March 2, at St. Joseph- St. Joseph Coach Brian adding 11 more assists to his 100- conference basketball tournament championship at top-ranked Indiana Hessen Cassel in Fort Wayne as Ratigan was pleased his team plus season with John Korjenek Wesleyan, where they hadn’t lost a home game in 36 games. USF was the best teams from South Bend was able to play twice, “While helping out with the duties. Once down 7 points with just over seven minutes to play, and outscored the matched up against the top Fort we are making the trip, it is a again, Cook could not have been Wildcats, 19-6, in the time left to pull out a win and improve to 30-3. Wayne squads. great opportunity. These boys more pleased with his whole The ICCL’s regular season would play all day if they could.” team, including the phenomenal Brooke Ridley, Bishop Luers graduate, was named Crossroads League winner, St. Pius X, Granger, However, Ratigan’s team did supporting role his bench played. Freshman of the Year. who earned a guaranteed spot in not fare as well in the day’s final In the all-star day of hoops, the tournament, had scheduling matchup, coming up short, 25-57, the middle game saw Fort Wayne conflicts, so St. Joseph, whose against the CYO league’s tallest powerhouse, St. Vincent, down- standout seventh-grader, Josh De line up, St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth ing the Blazers from St. Matthew. Lady Cougars swarm St. Jean, also was unable to make (SJSE), who starts a Bishop Up 24-10 at the half, the Panthers the trip, ended up facing both the Luers-bound group of 6-foot, and top dogs, Conlan Martin and CYO’s Blue League champs and 5-foot-11-inches, 5-foot-11-inch- Jalen Paul, whose aggressive play back to knock off No. 1 Gold League runner-ups. The es, 5-foot-10-inches and another and “challenge everything-style” other representative from South 5-foot-10-inches. proved effective one last time. Bend was St. Matthew, who won Ratigan admitted, “They were For St. Matthew, Justin Indiana Wesleyan their year-end tourney by knock- much bigger and consistently DeClark led in points with 13. ing out St. Pius to earn a trip to beat us up the floor. When they Robbie Sink, Nathan Marino, MARION — Talk about a perfect to play that wiped out a 48-47 IWU Fort Wayne to play the league did slow down and run a half Casey Szymanksi and Joseph storm. Or should we say swarm. lead. Slusher rebounded her own and CYO champs — St. Vincent court offense, we could not stop Cline rounded out the scoring. Down, 42-35, at No. 1-ranked missed shot and banked it in for a de Paul. their inside game. Overall, our The Blazers were 8-12 from the Indiana Wesleyan University with 49-48 USF lead, then added the free First up, a talented group from guys still had a great time and we free throw line, shot 11-31 from just over seven minutes to play, throw for a 50-48 USF lead. St. Joseph, South Bend, beat appreciate the efforts made on the field and had 30 rebounds in fourth-ranked University of Saint “Meghan’s play was represen- Jim Knapke’s Hessen Cassel the Fort Wayne side to make this the contest. Thanking the CYO Francis unleashed a full-court press tative of the way the whole team team, 40-34. The Squires jumped annual event a fun experience.” hosts, Coach Rob Sink summa- that helped the Lady Cougars out- played that last seven minutes,” out to a 13-9 lead in the first Andrew Burgess had seven rized, “It was a fun trip for our score IWU, 19-6, in the time left Andrews said. “She got roughed up quarter and took a six-point lead points in the loss for St. Joseph. team to come down.” for a 54-48 win in the Crossroads on the first shot, but she just stuck into the locker room, but St. Coach Brian Cook’s Panthers League Tournament Championship with it, got the rebound and execut- Joseph’s full court press and big finished with an impressive Game on Feb. 25. ed the shot. She’s a fierce, relentless It is the Lady Cougars’ 10th competitor who made the kind of conference tournament champion- play you expect from a senior. “ ship since 1994-95 and this 2012- Shurn stole a pass and was 13 USF team improved to 30-3, fouled with 24 seconds to play and the first to win 30 games since the calmly plopped in the front end of 2000-01 team finished, 32-6. It the 1-and-bonus opportunity. She is the fifth time a USF women’s nailed the second shot with ease basketball team has won at least 30 building the USF lead to 52-48. games in a season, the first in 12 Kalah Baer stole a pass in the seasons for USF Head Coach Gary lane for the Lady Cougars and Andrews. It is USF’s fourth con- by the time IWU fouled Jenelle ference tournament championship Wilson, just 14 seconds remained. under Andrews’ guidance. Wilson coolly splashed in both Junior guard Skylarr Shurn led charity tosses for an insurmountable USF’s late-game heroics scoring six-point lead to the delight of more 17 of her team-leading 21 points in than 200 USF fans that made the the second half. Senior guard Kayla trip to Luckey Arena. Drake came Drake added 12 for USF, which up with a steal for USF as time ran won its sixth consecutive game out and the celebration began for as well as the season series (2-1) a small portion of the nearly 1,300 against the Wildcats (30-3). The fans crammed into the toasty con- loss was IWU’s first at home this fines where USF had never won in season in 15 games and snapped a three previous championship game 35-game home floor winning streak appearances. for the Wildcats. USF also snapped IWU’s two- Senior Meghan Slusher made game winning streak in the confer- MICHELLE CASTLEMAN the key play of the game for USF ence tournament championship. In the photo, at the line is the ICCL St. Matthew Blazer Nathan Marino, at the diocesan tournament held March converting a 3-point play with 1:01 2 at St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel. The St. Matthew Blazers were pitted against the CYO St. Vincent de Paul Panthers. 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC March 10, 2013 Higginbotham produces Catholic books inspire Lenten pilgrims ‘Songs for a Lenten Journey’ The following are recently pub- sidebars with key information about struggles to enforce consequences lished books that have been sent customs and practices, quotes, and more. Each chapter concludes MISHAWAKA — The Year of assistant to the Secular Franciscan to Today’s Catholic that can touch Scripture verses and saintly chal- with a summary and discipline Faith, established this year by fraternity of which Higginbotham the fancy of Catholic and non- lenges. Liguori Publications, ISBN: ideas from Dr. Ray. Servant Books, Pope Benedict XVI, is a “sum- is associated. Sister Agnes Marie Catholic readers alike. Each book 9780764-821479, $12.99. ISBN: 978-61636-437-3, $15.99. mons to an authentic and renewed wanted Franciscans to become is reviewed using publishing house “Francis and Jesus,” by Franciscan “Salt and Light: conversion to the Lord, the One more familiar with the prayers of St. press releases and includes pub- Father Murray Bodo, that follows The Commandments, Savior of the world.” Francis and hopefully to memorize lisher name and ISBN number for his “Francis the Journey and the the Beatitudes, and a ease of purchase. The United States bishops are them. Dream,” tells the story of Francis as Joyful Life,” by Mark calling the faithful to observe this “One of the things I have always the ultimate disciple of Jesus and the P. Shea offers a fresh Year of Faith with fasting, prayer thought about as an educator,” BY KAY COZAD close relationship they shared. The perspective on the and renewed efforts at evangelism. remarked Sister Agnes Marie, “is narrative gives the reader a clearer Ten Commandments Joe Higginbotham, the director that if people can sing the text of understanding of the interior Life and the Beatitudes of Liturgy and Music at St. Bavo something, regardless of what it “The Our Father: of this beloved saint. Franciscan and how they com- Parish in Mishawaka, wants to put is, they can remember it better A Prayer’s Power Media, ISBN: 978-086716-995-9, pliment each other. In his engaging $14.99. his musical gifts to use during this and return to it when they want to Touch Hearts,” style Shea introduces the reader to a Year of Faith in an effort to evange- to pray. There is something about “Thank You Sisters: by Dennis J. Billy fuller grasp of Catholic moral teach- lize the faithful to a deeper relation- the cadence and rhythm of music, Stories of Women ing. Servant Books, ISBN: 978- ship with Jesus. which makes the text very learn- rekindles the fervor for the Our Father Religious and How 61636-496-0, $15.99. Higginbotham explains his able.” They Enrich Our Lives,” “Set Free: The Authentic Catholic understanding of music as a great Aware of Higginbotham’s expe- by examining the words of praise and by John Feister high- Woman’s Guide to Forgiveness,” by evangelistic tool, “The Book of rience in the diocese as a liturgist lights inspiring true Psalms is ‘the’ prayer book of the and musician, Sister Agnes Marie petition of this pow- Genevieve Kineke is a treasure erful prayer. Billy describes how to stories of sisters and trove of compelling stories of for- Church. The word ‘psalm’ means a asked him to consider taking on what effect they’ve sacred song or hymn. We are cre- this project. After many months open to prayer and offers questions giveness from the trivial to the trau- to reflect upon. Liguori Publications, had on not only people of the U.S. matic. Kineke weaves biblical truths ated to sing God’s praise, to ‘sing to of research, Higginbotham set the Catholic Church, but on the nation the Lord a new song.’ Sung prayer prayers of St. Francis to music, ISBN: 9780764-822131, $7.99. through the true-life stories that “No Faith No Miracles: What Jesus as a whole in areas such as health- reveal the freedom of letting go and brings focus and intensity to the using some of his own original care, education, social justice and words to which they are set. Music compositions as well as some Asks of You,” by Arlene McGannon forgiving. Servant Books, ISBN: examines Gospel miracle stories to pastoral ministry. Contributors of 978-1-61636-489-2, $15.99. is like a sharp point on an arrow that familiar chant melodies. Bert and this book are notable Catholics and allows the words to penetrate more Father Lengerich are the vocalists find the prerequisite among them. Notre Dame’s Happy Returns: She shows with each account that include James Martin and Liz Scott. Dublin, the Experience, the Game,” by deeply into the depths of the heart.” on the CD. Their beautiful voices, Franciscan Media, ISBN: 978-1- The latest musical venture by combined with the lyrics and the absolute faith and a willingness to Brian O Conchubhair and Susan cooperate with God are necessary 61636-532-5, $14.99. Mullen Guibert, photography by Higginbotham, vocalists Stacie Bert skillful accompaniment provided “Winning the and Father Bob Lengerich, pas- by Higginbotham, make this CD for miracles to occur. Each exami- Matt Cashhore, is a beautifully tor of St. Dominic in Bremen, is a prayerful and meditative. nation closes with notes for further Discipline Debates: Dr. illustrated coffee table book that Lenten CD titled “What Wondrous Just before Christmas, reflection and a prayer. Liguori Ray Coaches Parents,” captures the historic essence of the Love.” The music is a blend of con- Higginbotham and Bert worked Publications, ISBN: 9780764- by clinical psycholo- Notre Dame-Navy game played in temporary and traditional favorites together again to produce a lovely 821707, $12.99. gist, speaker, and Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, chosen to help the listener contem- Christmas CD. They used a mix of “Radiate: More Stories of Daring father of 10 Dr. in September of 2012. The photo- plate the sufferings of Christ and contemporary songs written from Teen Saints,” by best-selling author Ray Guarendi uses graphs highlight the mythical attrac- to consider what one’s response to the Virgin Mary’s perspective as she Colleen Swaim offers true stories of a script format to tion of this vibrant city. University our Lord’s great sacrifice should be. contemplated becoming the mother teens who make courageous choices cover a series of common discipline of Notre Dame Press, ISBN: 978-0- Accompanied by Higginbotham, the of the Savior. These newer songs to follow Jesus. Swaim writes the scenarios between parents and kids, 268-02308-9, $38. melodic voices of Bert and Father were combined with some favorite stories in relatable language for including parents who argue in Lengerich weave together to create traditional Christmas hymns. The today’s teens and includes images, front of their children, a mom who a beautiful sound and an inspiring resulting CD was so well received collection of hymns. by the local community that it sold Last fall Higginbotham, Bert and out before Christmas and had to be Father Lengerich worked together re-ordered. to produce a first in Catholic music The website for ordering the CD — a recording of all of the prayers is FranciscanMusic.com. All CDs of St. Francis of Assisi set to music. are $10. The website has a few of The project was the brainchild the songs available to listen to for of Sister Agnes Marie Regan, a those who would like to preview Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual the music. The CD is also available Adoration, who is the spiritual on iTunes. 10%10% OFFOFF Your MoneY Should Work In-GroundIn-Ground GraveGrave Spaces,Spaces, aS hard aS You do! Opening/ClosingsOpening/Closings andand VaultsVaults oror $250$250 offoff SingleSingle CryptCrypt SpacesSpaces NATIONAL (Above Ground Entombment) CATHOLIC It’s IRA oror $75$75 offoff singlesingle nicheniche (cremains)(cremains) spaces.spaces. SOCIETY OF Graves now available in the new Garden of Our Lady of Guadalupe-Section Q. FORESTERS time, Home Office: The Catholic Cemetery is a sacred place, Cemetery has many other burial options available Mt. Prospect, IL call long since consecrated according to our Catho- including garden crypts, cremation niche colum- lic tradition. The Catholic Cemetery has beau- bariums, and mausoleum entombment spaces. NCSF tiful, tree-lined areas available for burials. Re- We invite you to consider your burial spond now if you would like these lovely areas needs thoughtfully and without pressure today! for your final resting place. before the need arises, relieving others of Competitive Interest In addition to in-ground lots, the Catholic those difficult decisions. Call Larry Fisher at 260.426.2044 for an appointment or visit the Cemetery Office at Rates For New Fixed-Rate 3500 Lake Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 1 CALL todAy! Deferred Annuities www.catholic-cemetery.org 10-year2 and 7-year3 Surrender Charge Products / features may not be available in all states. (1) ICC12FPDA, AdvocAte ICC12SPDA. Minimum deposit $25,000 is 3.5% 1st Yr Interest Rate on 10-Yr Surrender Charge & 3.0% 1st Yr Interest Rate on 7-Yr Surrender Charge. Initial FinAnciAl deposits of $300-24,999 will receive 2.0% 1st Yr Interest Rate. Interest rate 260.338.1249 guaranteed for the first 12 months from the date of issue. Rates subject to change at any time. Guaranteed minimum interest rate 1.5%. Surrender charges apply for 2.13AD4-ANN early withdrawal. (2) Issue age 0-59. (3) Issue age 0-80. Promotion ends June 1, 2013.

CAT-103 Ads_Todays_Catholic_Revised_2013.indd 1 1/28/13 11:45 AM March 10, 2013 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C 15 REST IN PEACE Arcola Notre Dame Mary C. Waldvogel, 94, hat s appening Our Lady of Hungary W ’ H ? Charlotte Sally Jones Anthony F. Rowland, Harber, 79, St. Patrick 83, St. Joseph Chapel Lillian V. Jaroszewski, WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Fort Wayne Sister M. Patricia 97, Holy Cross Grace H. Hall, 95, McCracken Ambrose, announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Wabash St. John the Baptist CSC, 93, Our Lady of Peter L. Shininger, 71, Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Loretto payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Lois V. Krouse, 87, St. Bernard St. Peter Father John F. Kurtzke Waterloo our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Jr., CSC, 61, Basilica of Joseph F. Schrader, Glen Duane Snyder, St. the Sacred Heart 88, St. Elizabeth Ann Michael the Archangel Dinner, dance and auction Corned beef and cabbage dinner St. Patrick School seeks alumnae Setonhe New Haven he he Yoder Hoagland — St. Rose Parish and will be Saturday, March 16, from South Bend — Former students Allison Rose Browand, St. Joseph School will have a din- noon to 4 p.m. in the St. Patrick of St. Patrick School are invited Margo S. O’Malley,ross 59, ord Eugene E. Hoffman, 71, ross ord   6 days, St. John the ross ord   ner, dance and auction Saturday, Center, 308 S. Scott St. Live to Mass Saturday, March 16, St. Charles Borromeo  St. Aloysius    Baptist March 9, at Quixote Hills Irish music and dancing. A tradi- at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick Church. AJAR M A EHID E R A S PO T SWA P E LM ANGST MAC Martha Freygang, 83, Francis E. Dietrich, 85, Reception Hall, 14013 Emanuel tional dinner of corned beef, cab- Holy Cross Father Paul F. Doyle SAGA SA SSPlymouthO BI HIP NONO OHIO T I E MOUT H UNO Rd. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., din- bage, potatoes, carrots, bread and St.PROF Therese PT SD L IE FORSAKENSt. Aloysius REDO UPS I DLER CNS will preside. Following Mass, a Frank Polletta, 85, ner served at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar. beverage. Child’s meal includes guided tour will take place show+ - FR I T OCY ST AGE GARTER I SAAC PROPHET St. Michael Tickets are $12 in advance or hot dog, chips and drink. Free ing the relics, murals and news- DonaldNAT R. I Barge, ON 72,CPU Z I ONSister SPUME Diane Ris, NUT NNE St.F Vincent LEABAG de Paul ARMS URGES80, Church HEAL of I NG DEADSEA ERASE $15 at the door. For information admission to the event, meal paper clippings of the school on South Bend contact St. Joseph School at (260) LPN BLEST ENE NOR AMthe Immaculate I SS DAY ETNA ACS CIAO tickets at the door are $10 adults, display. Robert A. Audenaert, 623-3447. $3 children 4-11, children under LindaSTYE E. Wittkamper,EPHESUS I NERTConception, I A STOMP St. Mary- WAYNE TOWARDS 55, St. JudeERA HOMAGE84, St. Casimir EARLS ALES TAI NI L 4 free. $25 family. Card party and salad bar EYES RA I SE ATHENAof-the-Woods, NUN Ind. Dinner and pancake breakfast planned DEMESNE DE I SM New Carlisle — St. Stanislaus MishawakaLED BORN VerinaRSVP Eastburn,PH 94, I LSister C LERGserved at St. I ES ADO TANGO D I E Lenten mini-retreat for young adults South Bend — The Knights of Kostka Parish will have a 50th LloydL AG G. Bickel, AM 74,I XHoly GOAT Cross SEREPatrick, L I Fort ES Wayne. LYE T I P E N D OW E N E Columbus Council 5570, 5202 Mishawaka — A retreat for ERE GAS ETNA EYED EZRA LEE annual card party and deluxe St. Joseph ATE RESTS ASK Linden Ave., will have a spaghetti young adults in their 20s and salad bar Sunday, March 10, © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications dinner Thursday, March 14, from 30s, single and married will be at 11:30 a.m. A 1963 theme 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults Sunday, March 17, from 1-7 p.m. is planned. Tickets are $5 in Doors open at 5 p.m., casino Jonah fish fry and $2.50 for children 5-12. The at St. Francis Convent, 1515 W. advance. Contact Louise at (574) games begin at 6:30 p.m. Cost is South Bend — Corpus Christi Knights will also have a pan- Dragoon Trail. Sacrifice in the 654-3364 or Nancy at (574) 289- $20 per person. Table reservations Parish will have a Jonah Fish cake breakfast, Sunday, March Christian Life will be presented by 2986. for six are $200 and include food, Fry from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, 17, from 8-11 a.m. in the Holy Jesuit Father Brian Dunkle. The beverages and premiere dealer for March 15, in the school gym, Family Parish Center Adults $6, event includes Sunday Mass and Bishop Luers athletic and performing the night. Contact (260) 456-1261 2817 Corpus Christi Dr. Adults children ages 5 to 12 $3. Proceeds dinner social. Donation of $10 for arts departments host Casino Night ext. 3020 for information. and carry outs $9, children 6-12 benefit the Holy Family Athletic the retreat. Dinner cost is $5 (or Fort Wayne — A casino night $4 and children under six free. Association. bring your own). Register online will be held Friday, March 15, at Queen of Angels fish fry Tickets available at the door. at www.diocesefwsb.org/retreats. Bishop Luers with blackjack, rou- Corned beef and cabbage on menu Fort Wayne — Queen of Angels Sponsored by the Diocese of Fort lette, Texas hold’em and March Parish,he 1500 W. State Blvd., will he he South Bend — A St. Patrick Wayne-South Bend. Madness games on a big screen. have a fish fry rossFriday, Marchord 15, ross ord ross ord from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Family style-           fastNAACP seating. Carryout DOC available. SPA PAST CPA SAFE MAM ADVT DARK AD I EU OWL ALL ECHO DUD AR I D AGE FRAU EL AN Station Manager / Development Director JonahPOLAR fish fry WEE VAT CLAW TR I CYCLE RAN F I RE LAKE MishawakaSP — Mishawaka I N ARENA SURER PEA HEN CRUC I FY THREE for new South Bend Catholic Radio Station CatholicANGELS Home and EVADERSchool PRECLUDE EXT FR I AssociationSBE will ERODES have a Jonah AWE PRE I MPEL MA I D J OE BED FishPENN Fry at the AUGSt. Bavo Campus PRAY ROSARY F LURRY ADVENTURESOME Redeemer Radio, a Requirements include: Friday, MarchACET 22, from I C 4-8 USEp.m. MO T T O O I L E N E COY I ON PAUL non-profit, Catholic MAMMAL NOUGHT EATGRASS WNW GN U • Practicing Catholic in full communion Tickets can be purchased at St. ATSEA GLORI FY Radio Group is seeking A LOES EGOS T LC CUR CHUTE with the church AdvanceTOO tickets ICE are $8 KINGS for adults, H E I GHT EN AMOS COLA COOT SEA a full-time Station • Four-year Bachelor’s degree in an $7END for seniors, N $5 I Lfor K-8 I NANE and ONTO USE REAP H A I R P U RR L AW Manager/Development Director for its new aligned field of study preschoolersYES GAS are free. EGYPT USED SSW EDDY EDDY STYE ERN

Catholic Radio Station coming to South Bend. • Demonstrated volunteer experience in © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications The Station Manager will lead staff and volun- parish and Catholic environment with teers to build a first class local Catholic Radio a good network of readily established station including strong involvement with area contacts in the greater South Bend area parishes, the diocese, and the greater South Thru Bend, Elkhart, Mishawaka Catholic community. Please see complete job description at: RedeemerRadio.com/careers.htm Responsibilities include: CHRIST • Manage a staff and volunteers to introduce Interested candidates should send resume, does our and present a quality Catholic Radio references, salary history, and salary station on-air and in the community requirements (necessary for consideration) to: comfort • Instill and maintain a strong Catholic faith atmosphere amongst staff, Redeemer Radio abound. volunteers and donors Attn: Executive Director • In conjunction with the Community 4618 East State Blvd. Ste. 200 Relations/ Program Director and Executive Fort Wayne, IN 46815 Director develop: MEMORIAL CHAPEL • Quality South Bend area program content You may also choose to email • Strong relationships with area Catholic all of the above information to: Since 1913 Mungovan & Sons parishes and apostolates [email protected] has always had the time.

As a religious broadcaster, Fort Wayne Catholic Radio Redeemer Radio makes reasonable, good faith efforts to 2114 S. Calhoun St. Group (Redeemer Radio) has established a religious recruit and hire applicants without regard to race, color, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 qualification for all employee positions. In accordance with national origin or gender, among those who are qualified (260) 744-2114 all FCC rules and EEO Program compliance measures, for employment based on their religious belief or affiliation. 16 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC March 10, 2013

CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS Pope Benedict XVI addresses the College of Cardinals at the Vatican Feb. 28, the final day of his papacy. In attendance were 144 cardinals, includ- ing many of the 115 younger than 80 who are eligible and expected to vote in the upcoming conclave.

nation took effect at 8 p.m. the same day. PLEDGE “With great trepidation the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cardinal fathers present in Rome rally around you today to show once again their profound affec- monious concord.” tion and express to you their deep Pope Benedict also recalled gratitude for your witness of self- the previous day’s general denying apostolic service, for the audience in St. Peter’s Square, good of the Church of Christ and attended by an estimated 150,000 all humanity,” the cardinal said. people, saying that the gathering Cardinal Sodano concluded his demonstrated that the “Church remarks with a German expres- is a living body, animated by the sion, “Vergelt’s Gott”: “May God Holy Spirit, and truly lives by the reward you!” strength of God.” Following the brief ceremony, Referring to the work of the Pope Benedict received individ- late German theologian Father ual greetings from the assembled CNS/PAUL HARING Romano Guardini, the pope said cardinals and from officials of the Pope Benedict XVI blesses people gathered in the town square after arriving in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Feb. 28. Roman Curia, the Church’s cen- the Church keeps alive the mys- It was his final public appearance before he drew to a close his papacy. “I am a simple pilgrim who begins the tral administration at the Vatican. tery of the incarnation since its last stage of his pilgrimage on this earth,” he told the crowd. members “offer to God their own Most kissed the pope’s ring, with flesh and, in their very poverty some also genuflecting before and humility, become capable they exchanged a few words with “It is both sad and beautiful” to had gone inside, a man dressed in of generating Christ today in the the pope; a few were brought up have Pope Benedict in town as he a suit stood near the entrance to the world.” in wheelchairs. FINAL retires, he said. “But we are honored villa with a sign, “Dear Pope, we are Some cardinals handed the The cardinals responded with CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to have him here.” with you and we will miss you.” a standing ovation. pope what appeared to be per- Romagnoli said when he travels Mauro Giovannucci, who runs a Prior to the pope’s remarks, sonal notes or small presents; and people ask him where he’s from, butcher shop in the main square, told Vienna’s Cardinal Christoph Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean deli near the papal villa, told Catholic he responds “Castel Gandolfo,” and CNS: “This is a unique event, a new Schonborn, one of Pope of the College of Cardinals, News Service he was born during the everyone knows where that is, which experience of enthusiasm and joy. Benedict’s former students, gave addressed a short tribute to the pontificate of Pius XI. “Since then, is an honor for such a small town. When the pope is here, even the air him a book. departing pontiff, whose resig- I’ve seen all the popes here.” Even half an hour after the pope is more pleasant.” He prayed that God would help Pope Benedict; “We all love him.” As the pope arrived, two Swiss Guards stood at the main doors of the Available Now! residence and two more stood just inside. Just after 8 p.m., when Pope The Official 2013 Directory for the Benedict’s papacy officially ended, they moved inside; the guard carry- ing the medieval halberd hung the DIOCESE of FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND weapon, and they closed the doors to Over 200 pages of information covering diocesan the papal villa. As the massive doors swung shut, HISTORY • OFFICES •PARISHES • CLERGY • SEMINARIANS people in the square shouted, “Viva GRADE SCHOOLS •HIGH SCHOOLS •COLLEGES and UNIVERSITIES il papa” (“Long live the pope”) and RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES and SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS began applauding. The Swiss Guards present were scheduled to close the doors at 8 p.m. and return to the Vatican, since their Please send_____copies of the 2013 Diocesan Directory at $16 per copy. job is to guard the pope. Their place was to be taken by (Shipping cost: 1 book $5.00 - 2 books $6.00 - 5 or more $10.00) Vatican police officers inside the villa. Outside, there were plenty of Enclosed is my check payable to the CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE, for $______carabinieri — the Italian military police — and Italian state police Name______Address______officers. City______State______Zip______Please allow two weeks for delivery. Mail to: Catholic Communications Office • 915 South Clinton Street • Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Phone: 260-744-0012 Directories also available at Cathedral Books & Gifts, while supplies last. Contributing to this story was Cindy Wooden at the Vatican.