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TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC The road ahead The path toward stewardship Path to sainthood cleared for calls us to make choices foundress of the Sisters of Providence Pages 11-15 Campaign launched She will be the first person from Matthew 25 begin $2.9 Indiana to be canonized. million drive to expand BY DAVE COX Page 4

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS — The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods announced Feb. 22 that the path to sainthood in the Catholic Abortion debated Church has been cleared for their foundress, Blessed Mother Theodore Guerin. Mother Theodore is consid- State and U.S. Supreme Court ered a co-foundress of the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. consider bills and partial The Ordinary Congregation of the Cardinals in birth abortion ban Rome on Tuesday, Feb. 21, made a positive declara- tion concerning a second miracle attributed to Mother Page 5 Theodore’s intercession. The way is now open for her canonization. Information about the cause will now be shared with all cardinals, archbishops, bishops and other church leaders before it is sent to Pope Benedict XVI for his approval. Discovering Previously, committees of medical experts and the- ologians in Rome also gave their approval. friendships Canonization of Mother Theodore will make her Catholic and Muslim women the eighth saint who spent most of his or her ministry life in the United States. She will be the first person dialogue in South Bend from Indiana to be canonized. “This is a momentous time in our congregation’s Page 7 history, but it also is a time that is to be shared with people throughout Indiana, throughout the United PROVIDED BY THE SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE States and throughout the world,” said Sister Ann Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara, general superior of the Sisters of Providence, speaks during a Margaret O’Hara. “This is the highest honor the Seminary reunion morning news conference on Feb. 22 to announce the information about Mother Theodore Catholic Church can bestow on a person, but it is not Guerin, foundress of the order in the United States. The sainthood cause has been cleared just for Catholics. The pending canonization is some- Father Balzer returns for Mother Theodore Guerin who will become the eighth saint whose ministry was promi- to Josephinum nent in the U.S. She will also be the first canonized saint from Indiana. GUERIN, PAGE 3 Page 24 Pope names 15 new cardinals, DIOCESAN TEAMS BATTLED including two from U.S. FOR SEMI STATE TITLE

BY JOHN THAVIS world and carry out diverse duties in service to the people of God,” the pope said. The new cardinals represent 11 countries VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In his first set of from five continents. Three are Vatican officials, major appointments, Pope Benedict XVI nine are heads of dioceses or archdioceses named 15 new cardinals, including U.S. around the world, and three are prelates over age Archbishops William J. Levada, head of the 80 being honored for their service to the church. Vatican’s doctrinal congregation, and Sean P. Of those named, 12 were under the age of O’Malley of Boston. 80 and thus eligible to vote in a papal con- The pope announced the names at the end clave. After the installation ceremony, the of his general audience Feb. 22 and said he college is expected to number 193, with the would formally install the cardinals at a spe- number of voting members once again at its cial consistory March 24. maximum of 120. The pope also convened the entire The appointment of Archbishop O’Malley, College of Cardinals for a day of reflection 61, gives the Archdiocese of Boston a resident and prayer March 23 and said he would cele- cardinal after more than three years. Cardinal JOSEPH WISNIEWSKI brate Mass with the cardinals March 25, the Bernard F. Law resigned in late 2002 in the The Bishop Luers Lady Knights defeated feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. wake of controversy over how he handled It will be the first gathering of the College clerical sex abuse allegations in Boston, and the defending-state Saint Joseph’s Lady of Cardinals since they elected Pope he is now archpriest of the Basilica of St. Mary Indians, 56-49, for the Class 3-A semi state Benedict last April. Major in Rome. Archbishop O’Malley, a Smiling as he made his announcement, Capuchin Franciscan, has headed the archdio- title in competition at Elkhart on Feb. 25. the pope said the new cardinals reflect the cese since 2003. Luers will play Evansville Memorial for the universality of the church. “In fact, they come from every part of the APPOINT, PAGE 4 state title on March 4. See story on page 21. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 5, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Bishop visits Josephinum where Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 diocesan seminarians are studying PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy Champions also been celebrating two Masses there on week- ends. I indicated that, as long as Father Jim EDITOR: Tim Johnson What good news to know that there was a ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer could go there, we would support his efforts. basketball tournament with seminaries from I also said that we would do everything pos- STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad all over the area. The Josephinum won. sible to see that there is at least one Mass NEWS Starting on the first team were Matt Coonan, there on the weekends during the summer. It Editorial Department Jake Runyon and Drew Curry. Playing on is a lake parish after all. This was difficult PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan another team was Jason Freiburger. Among news, but I think the people expected it. &NOTES the seminaries competing was St. Meinrad. FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, There was much joy that regular Masses will St. Meinrad won the tournament in Chicago, be continued. Some parishioners, at least in Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY so our students consider themselves champi- Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, the near future, meet in groups at homes to ons of the entire Midwest. Matt tells me that say the rosary frequently, and they pray for Denise Fedorow, Sr. Margie Lavonis, his brother, Tink, who is in our college semi- vocations to the priesthood for our diocese — CSC,Theresa Thomas nary in Minnesota and a former point guard at Day of joy. Day of hope prayers which are certainly being heard. Bishop Dwenger, is a better player than he is. A nice dinner followed, and Father In the early afternoon on a recent Monday, Business Department I drove home on Tuesday afternoon, Carkenord gave the same announcement at I headed southwest from Fort Wayne — des- retracing my steps through the lovely coun- BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice the Sunday Mass. tination Columbus, Ohio. Through the rolling tryside and the winter landscape, grateful to AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber countryside and small towns, I was off for God for the fine young men we have prepar- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol my first visit to the Pontifical Josephinum ing for the priesthood. Ligonier Seminary, where 11 of our young men are By the way, of the 14 seminarians study- Once cared for by Oblates of Mary studying for the priesthood. Suddenly this ing for this diocese, eight are graduates of Immaculate, St. Patrick, Ligonier, has a spe- Advertising Sales historic edifice rose up on my left on Route our Catholic high schools. That is an impor- cial place in my heart. I went there to install and inaugurate as pastor Father Joachim Carol Eifert (Fort Wayne area) 23 in the midst of late afternoon, big city traf- tant statistic. fic. I negotiated the proper turns and was Quadros, known as Father Jim. He came to (260) 456-2824 quickly with Msgr. Paul Langsfeld, director Bishop Luers, always special us from India, and I give much credit to Judy Kearns (South Bend area) Father Cyril Fernandes from Arcola for help- of the Josephinum, and our students. In numbers, Bishop Luers is the smallest (574) 234-0687 ing to bring him here. Father Jose Luis of our four high schools. It is the most diver- Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY The seminary itself Villanueva, a priest from Mexico, cares for sified, with a number of African-American the Hispanics. I found myself very impressed with the and Hispanic students. Luers Spirit is not a Published weekly except the last I celebrated the 10:30 a.m. Mass and I was seminary and the excellent courses in theolo- myth. The most impressive thing was the Sunday in June, second and fourth pleased to see an increase in attendance. The gy, philosophy and related sciences, which weeks in July, second week in August young men and women, their love for the 1 p.m. Mass brought together Hispanic our men are experiencing. The Josephinum is and last week in December by the school and their devotion to the Catholic Catholics from the customary two Masses. A a place of learning and prayer. I saw the fac- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, faith. Like most of our schools now, helped packed church, standing room only. ulty, not only through my personal meetings 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort by the increase in teachers’ salaries because Afterward, as part of my parish visitation, with them, which, indeed, were gracious, but Wayne, IN 46801. Second-class of the generosity of our people, Luers has a I had an enlightening visit with two women postage paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and through the eyes of our candidates. The semi- very stable faculty. As always, it is the who have been a source of great strength at additional mailing office. narians spoke with such respect about their warmth and the strong discipline of Mary St. Patrick. They are catechists and their spe- excellence as teachers and also about the Keefer, their principal, who sets the tone for cialty is the Good Shepherd catechesis. Their POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: content of the courses. this wonderful school, recently declared one names are Jeanna Hagen and Tammy Helfers. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort A Catholic seminary bears the responsibil- of the top-50 Catholic high schools in the The priests and several parishioners joined us Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: ity of drawing from the great Catholic tradi- country. as together we looked at pastoral concerns. [email protected]. tion of faith and reason. From listening to the Like our other schools, Bishop Luers is I was able to hear firsthand some of the students and seeing their respect for the well launched in a major capital fund drive. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Domestic in financial problems of the parish, but also teachers and the courses, one could only be advance, one year $20. Bundle rates Luers represents a kind of anchor on the receive strong reports on the catecheses. grateful that our young men are in such a fine available on request. Single copy 50¢. south side. There are over 300 who go to religious environment. I thought of three of our priests Among the priests concelebrating Mass instruction. The number of Hispanic — Msgr. William Lester, pastor of Most MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort were neighboring pastors, Father Daryl Catholics is huge. Especially helpful, as she Precious Blood Parish; Father Bernard Galic, Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) Rybicki, Father Joseph Rulli, Father John always is, was Enid Roman-de Jesus. Enid is 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. pastor of Holy Family Parish and director of Pfister and Father Lawrence Kramer, all of the director of our ministry to Hispanics. She BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South vocations; and Father Michael Heintz, rector whom have a regular presence at Luers. translated my homily into Spanish. Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- of St. Matthew Cathedral Parish. Several While at the Josephinum, I encouraged 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. seminaries were visited, with Father Galic A weekend to remember our seminarians to begin to study Spanish. going to each one. This team of three priests After attending Saints Alive, the annual We are blessed to have a number of priests News deadline is the Monday morn- recommended the Josephinum. and very successful fundraiser at Bishop from Central America who are helping us. ing before publication date. I was impressed with the prayer life, and it Advertising deadline is nine days Dwenger High School, I headed north on a Indeed, we have two seminarians who are was my privilege to celebrate the early morn- before publication date. cold Saturday evening to one of our tiniest natives of Mexico. ing Mass and preach to the community. There parishes. This is St. Mary of the Angels LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- is a strong tradition of devotion to Our Lady Parish, Big Long Lake. It was cared for since and, of course, to St. Joseph, the patron of the The state tournament comes original, signed letters about its founding in 1947 by the Conventual How about our two high schools — Saint issues affecting church life. Although seminary. I had a walking tour and an 8 p.m. Franciscans, who give pastoral care to several we cannot publish every letter we meeting with all of our students. Joseph’s, South Bend, and Bishop Luers, Fort parishes along the Michigan border. Father Wayne, meeting in the semi state finals, receive, we strive to provide a bal- Msgr. Langsfeld had told me previously Conrad Schweibold, OFM Conv, and Father anced representation of expressed that he considered our seminarians a kind of where only one could go to the championship Philip Ley, OFM Conv, are remembered game in Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. opinions and a variety of reflections “leaven” for the student body. The care with there with special affection. Franciscans, who on life in the church.We will choose Saint Joe is a magnificent team, with one which we screen and choose our candidates serve here with great devotion, are unable to letters for publication based on read- is becoming ever more evident and bringing young woman, Melissa Lechlitner, already er interest, timeliness and fairness. promise a priest for this parish. We had a earning a scholarship to play for Coach about encouraging results. A few weeks pre- consultation with our Presbyteral Council. I Readers may agree or disagree with viously, Father Ray Balzer, a beloved priest McGraw at Notre Dame. To the surprise of the letter writers’ opinions. Letters also consulted, as required in canon law, with in our diocese and an alumnus of the all, Saint Joseph’s was beaten by the very must not exceed 500 words. All let- our vicar for the area, Father David young Bishop Luers Lady Knights with only ters must be signed and include a Josephinum, had visited. Another highly Carkenord, an exemplary pastor and very revered alumnus is Father E. J. Miller. Both one senior on the squad. Congratulations to phone number and address for verifi- beloved at St. Michael Parish, Waterloo, and Saint Joe on a great three-year run, and best cation.We reserve the right to edit are retired and both were gifted baseball throughout the area. wishes to Bishop Luers as they turn their letters for legal and other concerns. players. St. Mary of the Angels is no longer really During my meeting with our students, I thoughts toward Indianapolis and the state a parish; that is, there has been no class for finals. This is the sixth time in 10 years that Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, was impressed with their ideas for fostering first Communion or confirmation. So, I had P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN vocations. Matt Coonan, after extensive Bishop Luers has reached the championship the obligation to say that this parish would game. Very special, indeed. 46856-1169; or e-mail: research and conversations with seminarians have a change of status. In consultation with [email protected] from other dioceses, especially Peoria, pre- More later about a wonderful parish mis- the Presbyteral Council, it was determined sion at St. Joseph, Roanoke, and St. sented me with an idea for a retreat to be that it would be best to make it an oratory, ISSN 0891-1533 directed by our seminarians. After consulta- Catharine, Nix Settlement. USPS 403630 with Mass celebrated when possible. A blessed Lent to all. See you all next tion with the Presbyteral Council, I hope to Father James Rose, a retired priest, has approve this. week. MARCH 5, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3

LENTEN MESSAGE STATEMENT FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY from Bishop John M. D’Arcy Notice of dispensation on

he three days before the first Sunday in Lent to the sacrifice of Christ, gives us a part in the work March 17, feast of St. Patrick are sometimes called a kind of “porch” for of redemption. We are reminded of his great sacri- People have written to inquire about a dispensation from the obli- Tthis holy season. The first Sunday historical- fice and we are thankful for it, and we are joined to gation to abstain from meat on March 17, the feast of St. Patrick. ly is thought to mark the beginning of this season his self-giving. This is especially true at Lenten Taking into account these many inquiries and realizing that the that means so much to the life of the church. Masses. feast of St. Patrick is for many a cause for celebration and thanksgiv- While it is a multifaceted season, it is centrally a It can be said that Lent is a time of thanksgiving. ing to this extraordinary saint, who evangelized Ireland and thus is time to ponder and reflect on the fact that Jesus It is not a morbid time, but a time to bring to mind “Our Father in Faith” for many Catholics, and, following the authori- Christ, our savior, died on the cross and rose for what Christ has done for us and to realize that, ty given to the bishop in canon 87.1, I am pleased to grant a dispensa- our salvation. This is not a mystery that is outside because of his great action, death is not the end, but tion from the obligation to abstain from meat on Friday, March 17. of us, something to look at. It is our life. Lent and the beginning. Lent is a journey of faith. Sober, I ask everyone who accepts this dispensation to do some holy act Easter, taken together, represent the source of true indeed, but not morbid. on or near that day. For example, attending Mass, especially on the peace. The human race has been redeemed. Yet, it The graces are many, and they bring about an feast of St. Patrick, would be a most worthy act. So also would be the is possible to go through our lives without allowing internal conversion — a conversion in love to a recitation of the rosary. In addition, there could be an act of service or this mystery to penetrate our hearts. How can we person — to Christ. generosity toward the poor. get inside this mystery so it gives light to our exis- Only at prayer can we learn the meaning of Lent In all of this, we should remind ourselves of St. Patrick, a man of tence? and be joined more fully to Christ. Lent without prayer. In his confessions, he speaks of saying hundreds of prayers at Lent calls us to three activities, which are really prayer has little meaning. We are in danger of being night on the mountains as a slave boy before his rescue. He was also one. The activities are prayer, fasting and almsgiv- like the Pharisees. Lent with sincere prayer and a great bishop and evangelizer. ing. These are not primarily external activities. adoration is transforming. So, if we accept this dispensation, we should keep in mind the per- Every sacrifice, no matter how small, if we join it A blessed and prayerful Lent to all. son whom we venerate. A saint, a man of prayer, whose people even- tually became great evangelizers throughout the world. A people who also suffered through famine, displacement and exile. Mother Theodore Guerin forged through St. Patrick, pray for us. through prayer, asked for Mother pioneer barriers and difficulties Theodore’s assistance in finding GUERIN courage to proceed with the sur- She was influential in Catholic education in Fort Wayne gery. Before he left the church that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 day, he said he felt peaceful and SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS States. The population was grow- Erie Canal packet. Their trip believed he had the strength to — Pope John Paul II pronounced ing, and, along with it, the need would take the greater part of a thing people of all faiths can share proceed. Mother Theodore Guerin, for spiritual and educational guid- week and cost $40.50. by recognizing the way Mother The next morning, he looked in foundress of the Sisters of ance. The Most Reverend Simon The colony of sisters was Theodore lived her life.” the mirror and some of the inflam- Providence of Saint Mary-of-the- Bruté, bishop of the Diocese of received by the people of Fort A saint is an individual whose mation was gone and his eye was Woods, “as a model of the best of Vincennes in the 1830s, had a Wayne with enthusiasm. Their life and deeds are held in esteem feeling better. He had an appoint- womanhood” when he introduced desire for sisters to minister in the new home, St. Augustine, looked in the church and who is believed ment for what he believed was to her to the world as blessed during diocese. He dispatched a colleague out over a straggling canal town to be in heaven. A cause for saint- set the date for surgery. The spe- her beatification ceremony in to France to find a congregation and trading post. hood is considered only after cialist examined him and asked Rome in 1998. that would be willing to assist. A rail fence ran alongside the lengthy investigation. A person’s him what he did to his eye. Mother Theodore came to the The superior of the Sisters of new Piqua Road, now Calhoun life is examined in full to deter- “Nothing. I just said a prayer,” United States from France in 1840 Providence of Ruillé believed only Street, in front of the convent and mine if it is a life worth emulating McCord answered. to establish a congregation of one of the congregation’s sisters beyond stretched into the deep by others, whether it was a life The doctor informed him that women religious in a dense forest could lead the mission. Her choice woods with a few scattered cabins devoted to holiness and God’s no transplant would be needed. All adjacent to a remote community was Sister St. Theodore. However, of white settlers. From the canal work and if there are any heroic he needed was a routine laser known as Saint Mary-of-the- Sister St. Theodore was reluctant landing, the sisters rode in a cov- virtues that are evident. Personal treatment to clear out some scar Woods near Terre Haute. Primitive to accept the challenge, mostly ered wagon to their new combina- testimonies are gathered about a tissue. Today, Phil uses reading conditions greeted her and her five because of health problems. After tion convent and school past an candidate. The candidate’s writ- glasses, but has nearly perfect companions after a tumultuous intense prayer and discernment, ensemble of log cabins, larger ings, teachings, heroic deeds and vision. journey of more than three and words of encouragement, she frame dwellings and an occasional life practices are reviewed. Also, “There was no flash of light or months. agreed and began her arduous recently-built brick house. Their two miracles must be attributed to immediate sign. And it wasn’t a A humble beginning was noth- journey that eventually led her to solidly constructed house at the the person’s intercession after his very eloquent prayer,” said ing new for Mother Theodore, Indiana. corner of Jefferson and Calhoun or her death. McCord, who is a native of who was born Anne-Thérèse In her new homeland, she and streets would be their home for The first miracle attributed to Anderson and the son of a Baptist Guerin, Oct. 2, 1798, in the village her companion sisters started right more than 100 years. Mother Theodore’s intercession lay minister. “I am very grateful. I of Etables in Brittany, France. She away on their mission and opened As noted in the history of the occurred in 1908 when Sister of didn’t have any idea that what lived with her mother, father and an academy for girls less than nine cathedral in “A Sacred Place, Providence Mary Theodosia Mug happened to me would rise to the three siblings in a cottage not far months after their arrival in Cathedral of the Immaculate asked for healing of another sister level of a miracle,” McCord said. from the Atlantic Ocean. Her two Indiana. Soon thereafter, under Conception,” a commemorative through prayer to Mother “The rational engineer side of brothers died at a young age. Her Mother Theodore’s leadership, book, “Among the sisters who vis- Theodore. On the morning after me still can’t grasp it. The other father was murdered by bandits. schools were founded throughout ited the new establishment occa- her prayer at Mother Theodore’s emotions? Why should I be grant- Her mother never fully recovered the state before expanding into sionally was Mother Theodore tomb, Sister Mary Theodosia, her- ed a miracle when there are others from the tragedy of her father’s other areas such as Chicago, Guerin.” self, actually was cured of several who I think are more deserving? I death. Only her sister outlived her. Boston and Los Angeles. Mother Theodore suffered from major health problems. guess that’s why they call it faith At a young age, Anne-Thèrése Mother Theodore’s influence is illness most of her life. She was Acceptance of that miracle and because you don’t understand. I’ve had a fondness for the ocean and found in Fort Wayne’s Catholic treated for a disease at an early all of the other information about just had to accept it. Some things beaches. She nurtured her love of school history. In 1845, Msgr. age, and the treatment is believed Mother Theodore led to her beati- are beyond understandable,” God through prayer while enjoy- Julian Benoit built the first to have damaged her digestive sys- fication (made holy) in Rome in McCord said. ing nature’s beauty. At age 20, she Catholic school in Fort Wayne on tem. She lived on broth and soft October 1998. To be considered “What I hope happens now is asked her mother’s permission to the northwest corner of the foods for many years. Eventually, for sainthood, a second miracle that people will take a look at this join a religious order. Her mother Cathedral of the Immaculate her condition overtook her, and must occur after a person’s beatifi- healing and use it as a reason to refused. Five years later, her moth- Conception grounds. The ground she died May 14, 1856. cation. look at Mother Theodore’s life, er agreed to let her daughter fol- is now the chancery site. The Pope John Paul II said Mother The second miracle occurred in what she accomplished and what low her heart. She entered the three-story brick school was Theodore was “a perfect blend of 2000. Phil McCord, director of she continues to accomplish, and Sisters of Providence of Ruillé, named St. Augustine Academy for humanness and holiness.” People facilities management for the to look at what the sisters stand for France, Aug. 18, 1823. She pro- Girls. Msgr. Benoit requested that who knew her did not forget her. Sisters of Providence, was having and what they do,” McCord fessed first vows Sept. 8, 1825, the Sisters of Providence staff the Each had a story to tell about her significant pain and discomfort emphasized. and perpetual vows Sept. 5, 1831. school. kindness, her love, her goodness with his right eye after cataract “It is a great joy for us as Sisters She was first known as Sister St. The sisters’ journey was sum- and her devotion. She was an surgery. The irritation was diag- of Providence to share the story Theodore. marized in “History of the Sisters inspiration for others in many nosed by a specialist to be severe about our beloved foundress with Sister St. Theodore spent sever- of Providence of Saint Mary-of- ways. enough to warrant a cornea trans- the world and especially with our al years as a teacher in France, the-Woods,” by Sister Mary Mother Theodore’s presence is plant. Phil was fearful of that diag- friends and neighbors in the where she received honors for her Borromeo Brown. still strong throughout the congre- nosis because of the potential loss Wabash Valley. We hope that all teaching ability. She also minis- In August, 1845, five sisters gation. Her remains rest in a tomb of sight. people will feel welcome to visit tered to the sick. made the first five-day journey under the floor of the Church of He visited the Church of the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, join us in Across her beloved ocean, pio- from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to the Immaculate Conception at the Immaculate Conception at Saint celebrations that we will plan later, neer life was changing rapidly in Fort Wayne. They took a stage to motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the- Mary-of-the-Woods one day and, and to tour sacred places on our the central regions of the United Covington where they boarded an Woods. grounds.” Sister Ann Margaret said. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 5, 2006 APPOINT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Cardinal-designate Levada, 69, was appointed last May as the pope’s successor to head the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. He had previously served as archbishop of San Francisco and Portland, Ore. Among the more prominent cardinals-designate were Chinese Bishop Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of PROVIDED BY MATTHEW 25 Hong Kong, 74, and Archbishop Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic has announced a $2.9 million capi- Stanislaw Dziwisz of Krakow, 66, tal campaign that will expand the size of the clinic in its downtown Fort the longtime personal secretary of CNS PHOTO/GREG TARCZYNSKI/CNS PHOTO/JIM BOURG, REUTERS Wayne facility. Funds from the year-long campaign will be used to reno- Pope John Paul II. Archbishop William J. Levada, 69, the Vatican’s doctrinal chief and for- vate and nearly triple the space of the existing facility. Matthew 25 is Cardinal-designate Dziwisz mer San Francisco archbishop, left, and Boston Archbishop Sean P. the only full-time clinic in Allen County offering free medical, dental was a constant presence at the side O’Malley, 61, were named cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI Feb. 22. of Pope John Paul, especially in and vision services all under one roof. For over 30 years, Matthew 25 has Cardinal-designate Levada is pictured during the Feb. 17 installation of assisted thousands of uninsured, low-income residents, filling a critical later years when the ailing pope Bishop Randolph R. Calvo of Reno, Nev., and Cardinal-designate needed assistance moving, presid- need that no other organization does. Open over 50 hours per week, ing over liturgies and reading O’Malley is seen in a 2003 file photo. Matthew 25 serves 100 patients a day on average — a number that’s texts. Last June, two months after Canizares Llovera of Toledo, which they were announced: always increasing. the pope’s death, he was named to Spain, and Archbishop Jean-Pierre • Archbishop Levada. head his native Archdiocese of Ricard of Bordeaux, France; and • Slovenian Archbishop Franc Krakow. French Jesuit Father Albert Rode, 71, prefect of the He is expected to welcome Vanhoye, who was a consultor to Congregation for Institutes of Matthew 25 launches Pope Benedict to Krakow when the doctrinal congregation and sec- Consecrated Life and Societies of the pontiff travels to Poland in late retary of the Pontifical Biblical Apostolic Life. May. Commission. • Italian Archbishop Agostino capital campaign Cardinal-designate Zen, a Father Vanhoye, 82, was one of Vallini, 65, prefect of the Supreme Salesian, has headed the Diocese three elderly prelates honored by Court of the Apostolic Signature, FORT WAYNE — Matthew 25 Every day, Matthew 25 pro- of Hong Kong since 2002; he had the pope; they would not vote in a the Vatican’s highest tribunal. Health and Dental Clinic kicked vides over 100 uninsured, low- been coadjutor bishop since 1996. conclave because they are over the • Venezuelan Archbishop Jorge off the public phase of its $2.9 income Allen County residents By Chinese standards, he has been age of 80. The others were Italian Urosa Savino of Caracas, 63. million capital campaign at a with free medical, dental and considered outspoken in criticizing Archbishop Andrea Cordero Lanza • Filipino Archbishop news conference on March 2 at vision services. Over 1,000 the Hong Kong and Chinese gov- di Montezemolo, 80, archpriest of Guadencio Rosales of Manila, 73. its facility on 413 E. Jefferson patients rely on the clinic for dia- ernments on human rights and reli- the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the • Archbishop Ricard. Blvd. betes support. And on “walk-in gious freedom issues. Walls, who had served as the first • Archbishop Canizares. Funds from the year-long cap- day” on Mondays, the clinic Late last year, he spoke of a papal nuncio to Israel in the 1990s; • Korean Archbishop Nicholas ital campaign will be used to ren- opens to long lines. “breakthrough” in Vatican-Chinese and retired Ghanaian Archbishop Cheong Jin-Suk of Seoul, 74. ovate and nearly triple the space According to Matthew 25 esti- relations after recent agreement on Peter Poreku Dery of Tamale, 87. • Archbishop O’Malley. of its existing facility. When mates, 25-30 percent of Allen bishops’ appointments. The pope made his announce- • Archbishop Dziwisz. complete, the new Matthew 25 County residents are uninsured. In naming new cardinals, the ment on the feast of the Chair of • Italian Archbishop Carlo complex will total 20,260 square “A common myth is that pope selected several people he Peter, Apostle, and said it was an Caffarra of Bologna, 67. feet (compared to 6,800 square Matthew 25 is a clinic for the had worked with closely over the appropriate moment to reflect on • Bishop Zen. feet) and serve greater numbers unemployed poor,” said years, including Archbishop the ties between the world’s cardi- • Archbishop Cordero Lanza di of Allen County patients with Schenkel. “Truth is, as more peo- Levada at the doctrinal congrega- nals and the pope’s ministry. Montezemolo. expanded services and programs. ple have lost their jobs and tion; two of the congregation’s Here is the list of the 15 cardi- • Archbishop Dery. According to administrator healthcare benefits, we’ve members, Archbishop Antonio nals-designate, in the order in • Father Vanhoye. Nancy Schenkel, “We’re expand- become a critical resource for a ing our facility because the broad range of people. demand for our services has “People are often surprised to exploded as more people have learn that the majority of our become unemployed and unin- patients are employed and jug- sured. Our current facility simply gling two or three jobs just to cannot accommodate the great make ends meet,” said Schenkel. and growing needs.” “And the fastest growing group Most obvious is the lack of Matthew 25 serves is ages 40-60. sufficient exam rooms to see Many are white-collar profes- patients. “Unless they have an sionals who’ve enjoyed good- immediate need, patients have to paying jobs with medical bene- wait for an appointment several fits for years — but not any- weeks away,” said Schenkel. more.”

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Voice Mail O:(260)436-6363 Ex 317 (260) 479-1162 R: (260) 639-6471 MARCH 5, 2006 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 Informed consent bill advances Court to consider constitutionality mittee, said, “I’m very disappoint- Indiana State Department of of partial-birth abortion ban BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER ed that this bill was drastically Health’s Web page at changed during the Senate Health www.in.gov/isdh/index.html click exception unconstitutional. INDIANAPOLIS — Insufficient Committee meeting, but the on “Data & Statistics”; then click BY JERRY FILTEAU time and conflicting testimony process of the bill going to confer- on “Induced Terminated The 9th Circuit added that the from the medical community ence committee still lends hope Pregnancies” for abortion informa- law imposes “an undue burden” on caused Senate leaders to substan- for some of the original language tion. For more facts on abortion go WASHINGTON (CNS) — The women’s access to abortion and tially amend an informed consent to be put back in.” Sen. Drozda to abortion facts Web page at U.S. Supreme Court said Feb. 21 called the language of the law too bill, which was designed to curb said, “The plan is to amend the www.abortionfacts.com or the that it will consider the constitu- vague for consistent enforcement. abortion in Indiana. bill in conference committee to Silent No More Awareness tionality of the federal Partial- In 2000 the Supreme Court House Bill 1172, as it passed included three things: 1. that life Campaign’s Web page at Birth Abortion Ban Act. ruled 5-4 that a state law in the Indiana House, would have begins at fertilization; 2. that the www.silentnomoreawareness.org. The court agreed to hear a Bush Nebraska banning partial-birth required women seeking abortion baby may feel pain during the administration appeal of a U.S. abortion was unconstitutional to be given information on fetal abortion; and 3. that pharmacists Home Energy Sales Tax appeals court ruling that the 2003 because it did not include a health pain, and that after 20 weeks an can follow their conscience by law is unconstitutional because it exception. anesthetic for the fetus may be refusing to fill chemical abortion Exemption amended into does not include an exception for O’Connor was part of the court available. It also would have prescriptions. budget bill the health of a pregnant woman. majority in that ruling, which not only changed the informed consent Sen. Drozda said, “The biggest Deirdre A. McQuade, spokes- nullified the Nebraska statute but also statute to require written informa- obstacle is getting the Senate House Bill 1081, the Home woman for the U.S. bishops’ made similar laws in a number of tion about adoption alternatives, Republicans to sign-off on the energy sales tax exemption, was Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, other states unenforceable. physical risks concerning abortion conference committee report so amended into the House property welcomed the court’s decision to When the appellate court in St. and the statement that life begins that the bill can move to a vote on tax bill, HB 1001, during a Feb. take up the case. “Partial-birth Louis ruled last July that the at fertilization. the Senate floor.” Drozda 21 meeting of the Senate Tax and abortion is not necessary for absence of a health clause made Because of conflicting testimo- explained that the fate of this bill Fiscal Policy Committee. The women’s physical or emotional the federal law unconstitutional, ny regarding fetal pain and the lies in the hands of the Senate amendment provides a sales tax health,” she said. “Extensive testi- Gail Quinn, executive director of serious objection from some in the Republican caucus who must exemption for sales of home mony reveals that there is no the bishops’ pro-life secretariat, religious and medical community approve of the bill’s contents after energy to a person who acquires maternal health reason why such a urged that the Supreme Court regarding statement that life it comes out of conference com- the energy through a home ener- gruesome and inhumane procedure overturn that decision. begins at fertilization, Sen. Patricia mittee and before it moves to the gy assistance program adminis- must be performed.” “It makes no sense to say one Miller (R-Indianapolis), chair of Senate floor. Sen. Drozda said tered by the division of family The appeal is the first abortion must kill a child who is more than the Senate Health Committee and that because of this, “It is impera- resources. case the high court has agreed to half born to advance the mother’s Senate sponsor of HB 1172, said tive that everyone contact their “It is good that the effort to hear since Justice Samuel Alito Jr. health instead of simply complet- that she did not have time to ade- senator and ask them to support extend the sales tax exemption is replaced Justice Sandra Day ing a live delivery,” she said. quately address these issues. the conference committee report still alive,” said Glenn Tebbe, O’Connor, who retired. O’Connor “There is no place in a civilized While Sen. Miller said during the on HB 1172.” Sen. Drozda said, executive director of the Indiana was often a swing vote on abortion society for this cruel and danger- Senate hearing that she was sup- “Once we get it to the Senate Catholic Conference, “but the cases and many observers regard ous practice,” she said. portive of the bill’s concepts, in floor, it will pass.” amended version only provides a Alito as more likely than her to After the high court agreed to order to get the bill out of commit- Since HB 1172 was amended home energy sales tax exemption favor legal restrictions on abortion. take up the case, McQuade com- tee, she would have to remove the in the Senate, the final outcome on a temporary basis, for the year Three federal appeals courts mented, “Abortion advocates once pain, anesthetic and fertilization will likely be determined in con- 2007.” have found the 2003 law unconsti- said the (partial-birth abortion) references. ference committee the first week Even though many lawmakers tutional. The first such ruling came procedure was rare and used only Rep. Tim Harris (R-Marion), of March. The Indiana General support the home energy potion last July from the St. Louis-based on women whose lives were in author of the bill, said, “I wasn’t Assembly only has a few weeks of the bill, because of the other 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, danger or whose unborn children surprised when Sen. Miller told remaining for legislative business major tax issues including prop- which said that “a health exception were dying or severely disabled. me ahead of time that she was as it must adjourn by March 14. erty and other local tax laws, the is constitutionally required” in any “But Ron Fitzsimmons, then exec- going to drastically amend In 2003, the Indiana State bill’s fate is uncertain. HB 1001 law restricting abortion. utive director of the National HB1172 in order to get the bill out Department of Health reported is expected to pass the Senate, In separate rulings Jan. 31 two Coalition of Abortion Providers, of committee because the Senate there were 11,458 abortions per- but is expected to go to confer- other appellate courts, the 9th admitted in 1997 that partial-birth Health Committee is a tough com- formed in Indiana. To view the ence committee where Tebbe Circuit in San Francisco and the abortions are ‘primarily done on mittee to get pro-life legislation full report of Indiana abortions says, “anything can happen.” 2nd Circuit in New York, also healthy women and healthy fetuses,’” through.” from years 1999 to 2003 go to the found the law’s lack of a health she said in her Feb. 21 statement. House Bill 1172 requires that informed consent information be given to women in written form. What’s ahead for them? Indiana’s current informed consent law does not specify the manner in The Office of Catechesis presents a workshop for Parents and Catechists: which informed consent informa- tion is presented. Sen. Miller offered an amend- “GROWING HEALTHY TWEENS AND TEENS” ment in committee changing Directed by Laura Buddenberg and Kathleen McGee, staff members of another part of the informed con- sent language to include “that GIRLS & BOYS TOWN CENTER FOR there are many couples who are willing and waiting to adopt a ADOLESCENT & FAMILY SPIRITUALITY child”. Omaha, Nebraska The intent of Sen. Miller’s amendment, which was approved by the Senate panel unanimously, is to reduce the number of abor- SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2006 tions by promoting adoption. The amended version of HB 1172 bill 9 AM to 1 PM goes to the Senate floor where it is expected to pass the Senate. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Warsaw However because of changes, the House author Rep. Harris, said he will dissent and HB 1172 will go to conference committee where TOPICS the bill’s final language will be worked out. “We’ll have to wait •What happens in a teenage brain •Helping tweens & teens build good relationships and see how the bill comes out of •Strategies that work for you, your family and others the Senate, but I’m planning to have an amendment prepared to ADMISSION IS FREE - SNACKS WILL BE SERVED put back in the language that Sen. Miller took out. I’m convinced Please Register by March 6, 2006 that the conference committee (We need to know the numbers and how many will need Spanish translation) report will pass the Senate if we can just get it to the Senate floor.” Sen. Jeff Drozda (R-Westfield) Register by email with Janice Martin: [email protected] who is the Senate co-sponsor of the HB 1172 and who like Rep. OR CALL JANICE AT: 260-399-1411 In the South Bend area, call Sue Gerard at 574-259-9994 ext. 230 Harris, will be a conferee when OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE IN WARSAW, TAKE ROUTE 15 SOUTH OFF U.S. 30 the bill goes to conference com- 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 5, 2006

St. Mary holds parish Luers hosts show mission choir invitational FORT WAYNE — The people of St. Mary Parish would like to invite March 4 AROUND THE DIOCESE other parishes from around the dio- cese to their parish mission, starting FORT WAYNE — The 32nd annu- Sunday evening, March 19, al Luers-Midwest Show Choir through March 22. Each evening, Invitation will be Saturday, March there will be a prayer service start- 4, at Bishop Luers High School. PRESIDENT MOONEY DELIVERS STATE OF THE SAINT ing at 7 p.m. This event showcases some of the On March 19, the topic will be most talented high school singers MARY’S COLLEGE ADDRESS AT MEDIA LUNCHEON “Faith — The Table of Real and dancers in the Midwest. Presence” presented by Father Bill Seventeen schools from Ohio, Kummer. The evening of March Michigan, Illinois, Florida and the 20, the topic will be “Prayer — The Fort Wayne area will compete in a Table of Unity and Love,” which daytime elimination round. Six will be reflected on by Jim Didier. finalists compete again in the The third evening, March 21, there evening “Championship Sing-off” will be a reflection on for the title of Grand Champion. “Reconciliation — The Table of Competition begins at 8 a.m. Forgiveness” by Father James and continues until 6 p.m. Tickets Stoyle in preparation for the sacra- are $10 and are available at the ment of reconciliation. The last door. evening, March 22, will bring the Fort Wayne area schools are mission to a close with the celebra- scheduled to perform at these tion of the “Eucharist — The Table times: Garrett Girl’s Choir at 9 of Sacrifice and Thanksgiving,” a.m., Homestead High School at 2 with Bishop John D’Arcy, who will p.m. and Columbia City High be the celebrant and homilist. School at 4:30 p.m. Childcare will be offered each Bishop Luers hosts the longest evening during the time of the serv- running show choir competition in ices. America. Morning sessions will be held at 9 a.m. in Oechtering Hall and con- St. Anthony holds Men’s ducted by Sister Jolene Heiden, Day of Prayer SSND. SOUTH BEND — The traditional Artist Bruce St. Joseph Men’s Day of Prayer, honoring the foster father of Jesus Summerfield to appear Christ, will be renewed for the 10th SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC at St. Aloysius event successive year on Saturday, March 25, in St. Anthony School auditori- Carol Ann Mooney, the first lay alumna to be president of Saint Mary’s College, shares YODER — Artist Bruce Summerfield will present his life um. news about the college with the media at the first of regular media luncheons she will Five distinguished speakers will story and journey in faith at St. highlight the day, which will host. Among other things, she spoke of the impact Saint Mary’s has had and continues to Aloysius on Saturday, March 11, 6:30 p.m. in the activity center. include Mass, rosary prayers, bene- have in the country and the world. She shared that the college has the largest pool of diction and time for silent medita- According to an article in Fort tion. applicants for the next academic year that it has had in 17 years. Mooney said that two of Wayne Magazine, March 2005, writer Darrell Turner says, “Bruce Father Terry Fisher, pastor of St. her personal goals are to increase diversity both in hiring and in the student body and Anthony de Padua Church, said Summerfield’s art is in the collec- “This special day of prayer will that the college be in the national ranking of the best liberal arts colleges. tions of three U.S. presidents and revitalize and strengthen the partic- on display in the headquarters of pants’ Roman Catholic faith.” major corporations throughout the 5:30 to 9 p.m., with proceeds help- Congregation of Holy Cross to worthy pilgrim to the Shrine of Our nation. Yet he continues to create Registration will begin at 8 a.m. ing to defray medical costs and lost reach the century mark. Lady of Lourdes in France. — EJD with a continental breakfast to fol- his works in the small crowded family income resulting from a rare Santa Maria Council was char- basement of his 115-year-old farm- low. form of leukemia that Mark was tered on Epiphany Sunday, Jan. 6, Father Fisher also extended a People of Faith warm to house in Hoagland. There was a diagnosed with in November 2005. 1901, as South Bend Council with time when selling animal portraits special welcome to young men in Mark, just 33 years old, has 55 members. Its last two charter helping poor high school and up to the age of 21. for thousands of dollars was endured emergency neurosurgery, members, Arthur Perley and John FORT WAYNE — With increased Summerfield’s major focus. But The fee for this group will be $5 per radiation therapy and induction McInerney, were honored by the person. heating costs hitting the poor espe- today, he says ‘it’s all about Jesus.’” chemotherapy with months of council in 1947 and passed away in cially hard this year, lay ministers Summerfield is known for a Registration for adults is $10. maintenance therapy to follow. the 1950s. The contributions for both groups from four Catholic churches — St. painting of the crucified Jesus as Mark will require physical ther- Kevin Large, grand knight, paid Therese, St. John the Baptist, St. the spike is nailed into his hand. may be placed in the gift basket at apy due to partial paralysis result- special tribute to its long list of sil- Mass. Mary and St. Jude — have joined The event will include light hor ing from a tumor compressing his ver and golden anniversary mem- together in an effort to provide d’oeuvres and refreshments, door The five speakers are Father spine and affecting his walking bers during the ceremony “who Kevin Russeau, assistant director of assistance to the Southeast side of prizes and fellowship. Cost is $5 ability. A bone marrow transplant is have done so much in Catholic Fort Wayne. per person and payable at the door. vocations of the Congregation of being considered. Due to his ill- action for both the council and the the Holy Cross; Parker Ladwid, Since area Catholic churches ness, Mark’s job was terminated. Roman Catholic Church.” have already taken up special col- Mass librarian at the University of Large is the council’s 61st grand Chili cookoff winner’s Notre Dame; Bobby Morton, start- lections for the Gift of Warmth Knights celebrate 106 knight and also paid special tribute campaign under the direction of recipe announced ing center for the Notre Dame foot- to its oldest living past grand ball team; Kirby Falkenberg, exec- years of Catholic action Bishop D’Arcy, this new effort, SOUTH BEND — Sam Weiss, a knight, Elmer J. Danch, who has called the People of Fath campaign, utive director of the South Bend served the council continuously third-grade student who is 9 years Metro YMCA; and Dr. Joseph SOUTH BEND — It was a belat- is a collaborative effort with other old, was the winner of the Little ed occasion, although members since 1943. Christian churches, as well as the Bagiackas, theologian, author and Its first grand knight was John Flower Parish Chili Cookoff. teacher. — EJD and wives of the auxiliary of Santa Muslim and Jewish communities in Sam’s recipe follows: Maria Council No. 664, Knights of G. Ewing, a professor at the Fort Wayne. University of Notre Dame, who 1-1/2 pounds lean ground turkey Columbus, still sliced into a large These collections will be taken 1 large can of diced tomatoes Cancer benefit planned birthday cake to mark the 106th was also elected as the first Indiana up throughout February and into state deputy. 1 large can pinto beans for March 25 at Queen anniversary of South Bend’s oldest March, and Catholic still willing to 1 chopped onion council. Members of the council organ- donate to the cause may contribute of Angels ized the St. Vincent de Paul Society 1 package ranch dressing mix They also signed a large birth- through Catholic Charities, 1 package taco seasoning mix day card, which they delivered to of St. Joseph County in 1904. Lutheran Social Services, FORT WAYNE — On the evening Among its major Catholic action Brown the meat, then add other of Saturday, March 25, a benefit for their oldest council member, Father Community Action of Northeast ingredients. “ I like to add more of Walter McInerney, a former chap- programs was the awarding of Indiana and the Salvation Army. Mark Johnson and his family, Catholic school scholarships, the ingredients my family likes — Michele, Riley, Derek and Daniele, lain, who marked his 100th birth- Those with questions regarding say, extra tomatoes or ranch dress- day Feb. 23 at Holy Cross House launched in 1945 and which today the campaign may reach Cheryl will be held at the Queen of Angels includes a full four-year scholarship ing — to taste,” reports Weiss. Activities Center, 1600 W. State on the University of Notre Dame Mowan at St. Therese Church at campus. to a son or daughter of a member to (260) 747-9139. Blvd., in Fort Wayne. attend either Saint Joseph’s or This evening of family fun, Father McInerney served as chaplain of the council from 1945 Marian High School, and the including a dinner, bake sale, silent Lourdes Charity Ball, which sends a auction, art and music, will be from to 1947 and is the first priest in the MARCH 5, 2006 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7 Catholic, Muslim women find mutual understanding, friendship

other’s faith, nor do they debate AbuGharbieh agreed. “It was BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY issues. Rather, during each meet- most surprising to me that the ing, they pick a topic, sometimes Catholic and Muslim beliefs SOUTH BEND — They have discuss teachings and views of regarding the reverence for the learned that while there are dif- each other’s faith perspective or Virgin Mary, were more alike than ferences between them, there are other chosen activities. Coffee and other Christian denominations’ many common bonds, no matter snacks are also served. “We also views of Mary, “ she noted. if they are Muslim or Christian. follow rules of dialogue, which Topics are not the only things “We share a lot of values. Let’s helps newcomers to listen and that have changed about the group get together and find out how one learn without judging,” said Birdie over the past two years that they another think, rather than let the Rossow McElroy, who has been a have been meeting. Their dialogue media and current events to define member for about a year and is a has moved from quiet carefulness us,” said Pat AbuGharbieh, 52, of member of the Church of Loretto to friendly openness. Masjud al Noor and a member of at Saint Mary’s College. “We truly have grown from a the Muslim-Christian Dialogue Topics, which the group tries to cautious wariness of each other to Group that was founded in April balance between Christian and a true respect,” said Mashour who 2004 through the urging of Regina Muslim faith topics, have included said that happened through “the Weissert, a member of Little embryonic stem-cell research, willingness of all participants to Flower Parish in South Bend. sharing experiences of making the respect each other.” “Unless people talk, you never hajji or pilgrimage to Mecca, the “I have enjoyed seeing our evo- really know how to live well significance of small sacrifices and lution, the unlearning of misinfor- together,” said Weissert. “I am the Christian faith (such as giving mation, our growing trust and firmly convinced that it is only up things for Lent), All Saints and activism. Initially, I treaded some- through dialogue All Souls Day, what delicately. Now there is a dif- with other cul- what it means to ferent level of disclosure. We’ve tures and reli- be a religious also become involved in one gions that we “We truly have grown from (from a former another’s projects,” said can develop nun member, AbuGarbieh, noting how they held understanding Sister Elaine a food drive during Ramadan to and knowledge. a cautious wariness of each DesRosiers, who benefit Little Flower’s food pantry You can read all has moved to and then a blanket-clothing drive about other peo- Kentucky), to help earthquake victims in ple, but until you other to a true respect.” beliefs of the Pakistan. MICHELLE DONAGHEY get to know Regina Weissert listens intently to Pat AbuGharbieh during a recently DEBORAH MASHOUR Church of the “I’m impressed by the sincerity them and talk to Brethren and the and concern my Christian sisters meeting of the Muslim Christian Women’s Dialogue group. The women them, there is Muslim holiday, demonstrate. Some are lifelong meet monthly, rotating between the Islamic Society of Michiana on only a superfi- Eid al-Adha. activists, which is inspiring,” she Hepler Street in South Bend and Little Flower Church on Ironwood Road. cial understanding of their lives.” Women from Little Flower added. According to Weissert, the once took the group on a tour of Members of the group only a group. grow all over this land of ours, endeavor came out of Little their church. Most recently the hope that similar groups are While the road to insight and hungry for peace and justice,” said Flower’s Social Action group has been discussing more formed not only locally, but appreciation may take effort, it is Weissert. Commission through the Center Muslim related topics, including nationally as well for the good of worth it and is necessary, particu- McElroy, agrees. “I believe that for Women’s Intercultural discrimination. In fact, next month, people of all faiths. “The world is larly in our world now, added tolerance and understanding grow Leadership at Saint Mary’s the group plans to talk about the getting smaller all the time. There Weissert. only when persons of different College, where she connected with cartoons that have caused chaos is a verse in the Qur’an that says “Understanding does not hap- backgrounds meet and share with Rihad Quddoura, a member of the worldwide. One of the most enjoy- ‘Oh mankind, we created you into pen overnight, and it takes a great open hearts.” Islamic Society of Michiana. able and enlightening topics for tribes that you may know one deal of openness and patience and Weissert says that she is avail- Since its inception, the group both was when they discussed the another.’ I think that sums up my willingness to listen to establish able to those who would like more has been well-received. “The Virgin Mary. feelings as well,” said Mashour, any kind of group that seeks to information about forming such church has given us their full sup- “So often, Christians assume who is trying to make contacts in build relationships. It is my hope dialogue groups or to answer ques- port. 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EOE 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 5, 2006 St. Augustine youths Catholic Charities’ Monica Newcomer presented ‘Catholic represents immigrant clients

client in front of an immigration Profiles in Black’ BY JENNIFER OCHSTEIN judge, but since the closest immi- BY MAY LEE JOHNSON Notre Dame due to Hurricane gration court is in Chicago, and Katrina), are important people to SOUTH BEND — Social justice that is not an area she has much Black Catholic history. These is near to Monica Newcomer’s experience in, she said, she opted SOUTH BEND — To celebrate were some of the people high- heart. not to get full accreditation. Black History Month in February lighted. She was taught about it from Newcomer graduated from at St. Augustine Parish in South “Over the last 14 years, I was an early age when her parents Eastern Mennonite University in Bend, young people presented a fortunate and blessed to have worked with Mennonite Central Virginia in 2002 with a degree in program, “The Catholic Profiles been a certified religious educa- Committee in Guatemala to help social work. She also took in Black” on Feb. 19. The presen- tion catechist within the those who are marginalized. Spanish classes, which led her to tation celebrated the contribution Archdiocese of Detroit in the And now she has something want to work where she would be of African-American laity and middle and high schools teaching with which she can take her spirit able to use her degree and religious who made and continue and practicing the faith in a of social justice to a new level. Spanish. to make contributions to the school and parish settings,” said She was recently partially After college, she found a vol- Catholic Church and society as a Jenario Morgan, who organized accredited, or has level-one unteer position through whole. For 2006, the profiles fea- the program for St. Augustine accreditation, with the Board of Mennonite Voluntary Services tured in the program were based Parish. Immigration Appeals. That means working in Harlingen, Texas near on principles of Kwanzaa. “As an African American who she’ll be able to represent people the U.S.-Mexican border. The The children of St. Augustine happens to practice my Christian who may need her help the most. organization she worked with Parish represented Black faith as a Catholic, its important She will be able to represent was called South Texas Pro Bono JENNIFER OCHSTEIN Catholics who contribute to soci- that the history of the American immigrant clients before the Asylum Representation Office, Monica Newcomer works with ety in politics, medicine, per- as well as the universal church Federal Immigration Offices in where she discovered she enjoyed immigration at the South Bend forming arts, law, and more throughout the world is taught to Indianapolis and Chicago. working on the legal side of Catholic Charities office. Catholic importantly, to the Roman our youth of today,” Morgan said. Newcomer is immigration social work. Charities in South Bend was Catholic faith in America. “More importantly, its especially case manager with Catholic In March 2005, she moved to recently recognized by the Board People in the South Bend important that our youth learn Charities in South Bend. With the the South Bend area and found of Immigration Appeals. Community especially Brother and come to know that Black partial accreditation, for instance, her job at Catholic Charities. It Newcomer was recently partially Roy Smith of the Holy Cross Catholics in America and around Newcomer said, she can repre- was a match made in heaven, it accredited, or has level-one community, and Sister Jaimie the world have contributed and sent clients who are being inter- seems. Phelps, OP, director of the Black continue its efforts to promote the viewed to become citizens and Newcomer said she believes accreditation, with the Board of Catholic Institute of Xavier faith in everyday life through help them with other services that working with immigrants at Immigration Appeals. University of New Orleans (cur- professional and personal would likely be more difficult for Catholic Charities is important rently housed at the University of achievements.” immigrants without her presence. because “it’s a matter of human Catholic Charities in South rights.” Bend was recently recognized by She said many undocumented live in fear of what may happen. the Board of Immigration immigrants — 70 percent of And they are not able to fully Appeals, which is the executive which she deals with are from integrate into society. branch of the Office of Latin American countries and She said illegal immigrants Immigration Review, which, in most of them are from Mexico — cannot get driver’s licenses, can- turn, operates under the federal don’t realize there are ways to not get insurance or decent health Justice Department, Newcomer become legal while they’re living care. explained. in the U.S. Their legal status is central to Because Catholic Charities There is also a misconception them being able to fully integrate was recognized, that allowed among Americans that immi- themselves into a community, Newcomer to become partially grants want to steal Americans’ Newcomer said. accredited. She was also consid- jobs and that they don’t pay their “A lot of them just want to ered for accreditation based on taxes, but, she said, it’s just not make a better life for themselves her experience, training and true. and their families,” Newcomer moral character, she said. She said most illegal immi- said. “And I don’t blame them for MAY LEE JOHNSON Full accreditation would come grants will do whatever they can that.” St. Augustine Parish youth celebrated Black History Month with a special with the ability to represent a to become legal, otherwise they presentation that highlighted prominent Black Catholics in the South Bend community and throughout the U.S. In the photo are the follow- ing: front row, from left, Gabrielle Morgan, Martell Tardy, Patrick Sweeney and Dabian Boyd; middle row, Jasmine Leonard, Joshua Price, Jonathan Jones and Gabriell Jones; and back row, A.J. Caldwell, Kevin Dikes, Helen Roskowski and David Coughlin. PROVENA Sacred Heart Home

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(CCC Part II Disciples in Mission Disciples in Mission literature or “The Spirit of Early Christian can be found at Thought” by Robert Wilken) “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” www.diocesefwsb.org/DM Consider forming or attending a Catholic Apologetics Class. “Beginning Apologetics (5) How to Answer Tough Moral Questions” by Father Frank Chacon and Jim Burnham, San Living Christ today: The challenge Juan Catholic Seminars answers questions about abortion, contra- ception, cloning and sexual ethics BY GINNY KOHRMAN control, what do we do? If the boss shaken because we have not based message of Christ: “But the one insists we adhere to unethical busi- our lives and consciences on the who listens and does not act is like as taught by the Catholic Church. ness practices, how do we foundational message of the ulti- a person who built a house on the Or another resource may be respond? When fetal abnormalities mate teacher, Jesus Christ. The ground without a foundation.” “Catholicism and Ethics, A Opening prayer are found as a result of amniocen- challenge of doing what is right, Jesus asks us to act like his disci- Medical /Moral Handbook” by Father Edward Hayes, Msgr. Paul Dear Lord, the challenges of tesis and the doctor tells us of the regardless of temptation and strug- ples. With all of life’s demands, J. Hayes, CR Publications Inc. discipleship are many in today’s possible outcomes for our child, gle, is ever before us as Christians. being a disciple of Christ won’t Norwood, Mass. 2003. These world. It is easy to get discour- where do we turn for help? How So how do we build a strong foun- always be effortless; indeed, the resources are available through the aged, especially when we forget do we practice stewardship in pro- dation of faith? challenge is ever before us. Let us diocesan bookstore. that you are our Rock, the founda- viding for our family needs and Jesus’ answer to this question is pray that our foundation of faith tion of our lives. Give us the grace control spending on unnecessary timeless. First of all, Jesus wants becomes ever more grounded in Invite to persist in following your ways, things that cause financial bur- us to listen to his words. How do Scripture, tradition and the teach- For reaching out to others: someone new to your small your truth and your life so that we dens? When infertility is a prob- we listen to his words? How can ings of the church so that we will Christian community or consider may be strong when faced with the lem, of which medical methods we follow Jesus and the teachings not be swept away by the chal- starting a new group with mem- challenges of the world. Lord, does the Catholic Church approve? he left us through the church if we lenges of discipleship in our mod- bers of your community that can walk with us this day, we pray. The list of moral questions goes on do not know what they are? The ern world. learn from your experience and Amen and on. truth about God is revealed to us Children, even young children, through the sacred Scriptures, knowledge. Modeling Christian Reflection and actions can be the best teacher. Scripture: Lk 6: 27-49 The also feel the challenge of trying to sacred tradition and the magisteri- Sermon on the Plain do what they are taught by their um of the church. (Catechism of connection parents and other religious educa- the Catholic Church 74-95) If we For transforming society: • What are your challenges in Consider becoming a catechist for Commentary tors. Being called a tattletale for are to learn the truth, we must be living as a disciple of Jesus in our reporting that a classmate stole open to listening to these sources young adult or children religious world today? education. Have you ever met someone pencils is not easy to take when of truth. Jesus even seems to push • In which of these areas of dis- whom you immediately admired you are seven or eight years old. us a little further in that he asks • Become involved with one cipleship (learning) do you feel a social injustice that ignores the or with whom you immediately “Johnny gets to watch this or that that we also obey his truths. “Why need for continued spiritual forma- fell in love? Jesus Christ was a TV show or movie, and my mom do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ but teachings of the church. tion? • Pray for an end to abortion, person of incredible charisma, sent and dad say no.” “What do I do not do what I command?” • What are the areas of church to reveal to us the unconditional when I’m at a sleepover, and a volunteer or donate to agencies teaching that puzzle you or are dif- promoting life. love of God. Many people who ‘bad’ show is turned on?” Or Enjoy Christ’s challenges ficult for you? followed Jesus longed to be close “What do I do when a suggestive • Volunteer or donate to the to him in order to see, hear and commercial comes on even when Being a faithful follower is a Vincent House project; join the St. touch him. It is easy to picture I’m watching a ‘good’ TV show?” lifelong commitment. Those who Evanglelizing action Vincent de Paul Society. them as small children who inno- As teenagers and young adults choose to build their house on challenge • Write to TV networks that cently push and shove to get close the challenges of discipleship are sandy ground instead of rock may create morally objectionable pro- to their teacher to watch a demon- felt when underage drinking is the initially have an easier life. But For interior renewal: Challenge grams. Turn off the TV occasion- stration of something new and dif- favorite pastime of fellow students what happens when the rains come yourself to read one book of the ally and read. ferent. Because Jesus loved so or teammates. “How can I fit in or when the experiences of our life Bible from beginning to end over freely, his followers became like without consuming alcohol or challenge us? The work of becom- the course of this week. Using a Closing prayer children, eager to learn from him. drugs?” “Why must I remain sexu- ing informed in the faith should Catholic Study Bible, read the Dear God, you urge us to The challenge of discipleship is to ally chaste when my friends begin as a child and continue background information that is respond to the challenges of disci- maintain this keen sense of explor- engage in casual sex?” “Will I be throughout our adult lives to provided in the beginning of the pleship by trusting in strong foun- ing the love and truth that comes the oddball, the socially unaccept- strengthen us in the tough times. book. Take time to look at the dations of knowledge and faith from God through Jesus. ed one, if I save myself for mar- We need to continue to reach for scriptural footnotes to add another that are revealed to us through Luke lays out the challenges of riage?” In a world that is riddled Jesus through his church and to layer of meaning to the text. There Jesus. Our minds and hearts can discipleship in numerous passages with deception, half-truths and per- invest ourselves in it. A deep and are many biblical commentaries on be weak, Lord, and we ask for throughout his Gospel. In Luke 6: sonal political agendas, how do we abiding commitment to Christ and the sacred Scriptures. Should you your grace to persevere in a world 27-49, Jesus tells those of us who find the truth about who supports to his teachings should, in fact, be like to go a step further in under- that tends to reject you. Thank you will listen how we are to act. We Catholic teachings of work, social our greatest effort in life. We also standing the Scriptures, pick up for the gift of the sacred are to love our enemies, to do justice and freedom and the dignity need to look at the long view, one at your local religious book- Scriptures and sacred tradition. good to those who hate, curse and of every human being? The chal- instead of the short view. store. Strengthen our church, our pope, mistreat us. If someone takes lenges of discipleship in the con- Decisions made impulsively, with- The writings of the early bishops and priests that they will something from us, we are to give temporary world can be stagger- out knowledge and without Christ, Christians or of the early church be inspired and challenged by our him or her more in return and ask ing. At times it seems easier to may seem good for now but will fathers, also add another layer of witness of faith. May we feel your for nothing back. Love those who walk away from the Master fall apart later. As one of my meaning to the beliefs we profess loving presence as we daily meet hate us; be as merciful as the Teacher and say, “If you can’t beat favorite teachers told me, in the creeds and in the sacra- the challenges of true discipleship. Father is merciful. Don’t judge or ‘em, join ‘em.” “Eventually, it all comes out in the ments. As a group, consider inves- We long for a strong foundation condemn. Give more than we wash.” Making decisions with God tigating the history of one belief in that is anchored in you. Amen think we can. Examine our own Jesus the teacher in the equation helps us discover the creed or one sacrament. Find sinfulness and not that of others. God’s will and live a Gospel-cen- the roots of these teachings in Jesus says, if we do all of that, we Jesus tells us what we must do tered life — for the long haul. will be like him, the teacher. in Luke 6:43-48: “A good tree We as Catholics need to “get does not bear rotten fruit, nor does off our duffs.” The expectation that The challenges of life a rotten tree bear good fruit.” — we will be spoon-fed our faith, as Lk 6:43. “A good person out of the may have been customary in the Cragan’s Irish Imports Living as Jesus taught in Luke’s store of goodness in his heart pro- past, is now more a wish than a Gospel is challenging enough. But duces good…” — Lk 6:45. And reality. As lay Catholics we should St. Pat’s Day Headquarters in our modern world we are faced Jesus also says of those who listen challenge ourselves to discover the with new and unforeseen topics to his ways, “I will show you what wealth and depth of the Scriptures, that require searching, questioning, someone is like who comes to me, spiritual writings and the Authentic Gifts education and discernment. As listens to my words and acts on Catechism of the Catholic Church. mothers and fathers, the pressures them. That one is like a person Challenges to our current way of Irish Music of modern life and technology, the building a house, who dug deeply thinking aren’t always easy, but medical field and limited moral and laid the foundation on rock; with the help of God, the support Goods Food formation can confront and con- when the flood came, the river of fellow disciples and good spiri- fuse us. Questions about reproduc- burst against that house but could tual direction, we will be equipped tion, infertility and current issues not shake it because it had been to walk the path of lifelong com- like stem-cell research are every- well built.” — Lk 6: 47-48. mitment to discipleship. day challenges in many families. If we listen to the wisdom of There is tremendous wisdom in When a doctor suggests to us par- the modern world, we may find what Jesus said and in our Spirit- Open Monday-Friday 10-6 • Saturday 10-5 ents that two or three children are that the fruit of our lives has rotted lead church. Our lived experiences 1643 Edison Plaza • South Bend • 243-1400 enough and recommends birth or that our foundations have been should reflect obedience to the 10 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 5, 2006

drugs. The body is expected to Standing-room-only make its recommendations about Masses a sign of the pill within coming months. However, on Feb. 21 Abbott won shifting New Orleans backing for a $60 million (US$44.2 population EWS RIEFS million) counseling package to N B offer a 24-hour advice hotline for NEW ORLEANS (CNS) — In a pregnant women and a Medicare post-Katrina world marked by mas- rebate for counseling if women are sive population shifts in the New WOMEN SEEK SHELTER AT POLICE STATION IN NIGERIA considering an abortion. Abbott Orleans area, the term “television maintains that more than 100,000 Mass” has a new meaning. Unlike abortions are performed each year the TV ministry provided to shut- in Australia, and national polls ins who cannot attend Mass, St. show that 87 percent of Australians Luke the Evangelist Parish in believe the abortion rate is exces- Slidell offers a closed-circuit video sive. feed to bring Mass to about 100 people in a community adjacent to the main church who cannot fit Bishop Calvo ordained, inside its 550-seat worship space. installed as bishop of The community room is set up with folding chairs and has glass doors Reno that people can use to enter to RENO, Nev. (CNS) — An over- receive Communion. A sound sys- flow crowd of more than 4,000 tem and television set provide the gathered in the Reno Hilton liturgy live “so that the people are Pavilion Feb. 17 for the episcopal participating in the Mass and hear- ordination and installation of ing and seeing everything that goes Bishop Randolph R. Calvo as the on,” said Father Rodney Bourg, St. seventh bishop of Reno. Bishop Luke pastor. Slidell is north of New Calvo, who was born in Guam but Orleans and near the north shore of moved to San Francisco with his Lake Pontchartrain. And like most parents in 1957, was pastor of Our other north shore parishes, St. Luke Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in has experienced a 22 percent Redwood City, Calif., when Pope increase in Mass attendance in the Benedict XVI named him bishop of last several months as displaced Reno in December. It was the first residents from various parts of New CNS PHOTO/GEORGE ESIRI, REUTERS time a bishop of Reno had been Orleans have migrated north to find Muslim women carry their belongings as they seek shelter at a police station in Asaba, actually ordained a bishop in north- temporary or permanent homes. ern Nevada. The hotel site was cho- Nigeria, Feb. 23. At least 138 Nigerians died in five days of rioting by Muslims and sen because no church in the dio- Doctrinal head: Openly Christians across Africa’s most populous nation, where uncertainty over the political cese was large enough to hold the crowd. Among those in attendance gay priests make it future is exacerbating ethnic and religious tensions. were Archbishop George H. tough to represent Niederauer, installed as head of the Bioethical Considerations.” The percent. Father Zdaniewicz said the in private households, they do ardu- San Francisco Archdiocese just two Christ pope said the topic was fascinating data had to be looked at “holistical- ous labor from before dawn until days earlier; Cardinal Roger M. but very difficult, one that science ly — we can’t just consider bare after dark, and they are vulnerable Mahony of Los Angeles; and ROME (CNS) — Cardinal-desig- alone cannot fully fathom. From numbers and percentages.” to abuse — physical, emotional, Archbishop (now Cardinal-desig- nate William J. Levada said a priest the church’s point of view, neither sexual. Sister Jeanne Devos, a nate) William J. Levada, a former who publicly announces he is Scripture nor ancient Christian tra- Belgian member of the Missionary archbishop of San Francisco who is homosexual makes it difficult for dition offers explicit treatment of Bosnian bishops say Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of prefect of the Congregation for the people to see the priest as repre- the subject of embryos, he said. But Catholics in some Mary who has served in India for Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican. senting Christ, the bridegroom of he said the Bible does reflect an more than 40 years, has devoted Retired Archbishop John R. Quinn his bride, the church. A public dec- awareness of and respect for human regions near extinction herself to helping them and also of San Francisco delivered the laration of homosexuality places a life at its earliest stages. He quoted women who are domestic workers. homily, saying that one of the priest “at odds with the spousal God’s words as recounted in the ROME (CNS) — Catholics in the In 1985 she founded the National responsibilities of a bishop is to character of love as revealed by Book of Jeremiah: “Before I Balkan nation of Bosnia- Domestic Workers Movement, build up evangelical hope amid the God and imaged in humanity,” said formed you in the womb I knew Herzegovina have become “sec- based in Mumbai, to call attention trials of the world. the U.S. cardinal-designate, who is you. Before you were born I dedi- ond-class” citizens and, in some to the appalling circumstances in prefect of the Congregation for the cated you.” regions, are on the verge of extinc- which they are trapped and to work Doctrine of the Faith. Cardinal-des- tion, said a group of Bosnian bish- for change. A key part of her mis- Archbishop Marcinkus, ignate Levada made his remarks ops visiting Rome. While the 1995 sion is to fight trafficking, the longtime head of during a Feb. 26 homily as he Polish statistician Dayton Peace Accords brought an abduction or “buying” of children presided over a Mass for the instal- downplays study end to ethnic violence and blood- for domestic work. Sister Jeanne Vatican bank, dies lation of the new rector of Rome’s shed between Serbs, Muslims and said trafficking agents often make SUN CITY, Ariz. (CNS) — Pontifical North American College, Croats, the bishops said the accords false promises to poor families that showing decline in Mass Archbishop Paul C. Marcinkus, Msgr. James F. Checchio. In his were flawed and unfairly enforced, a child sent into domestic work will often regarded as the most powerful homily, Cardinal-designate Levada turnout resulting in a lack of true peace, jus- receive care and education. Parents reflected on the challenges priests tice and adequate human rights pro- American in the Vatican during his WARSAW, Poland (CNS) — A learn nothing of the actual condi- face today and on the Sunday tections in the country. On the eve 18 years as president of the Vatican church statistician downplayed a tions the children endure, and in Scripture readings, which described of the start of their weeklong “ad bank, died Feb. 20 at his home in recent study showing a continued reality, most child domestic work- God’s love for his people as the limina” visit to the Vatican, Sun City, apparently of natural decline in Mass attendance in ers are not sent to school. love of a husband for a wife and Bosnian Cardinal Vinko Puljic of causes. He was 84 years old. Poland. “Mass attendance is only described Jesus as the bridegroom Sarajevo, Bishop Franjo Komarica Arrangements for a memorial serv- one way of measuring a society’s of the church. of Banja Luka, and Auxiliary Australia approves ice in the Phoenix Diocese and for religiousness,” said Pallotine Bishop Pero Sudar of Sarajevo funeral services, expected to take Father Witold Zdaniewicz, profes- spoke to journalists at a Feb. 22 RU-486; Cabinet place in his home Archdiocese of Pope says God loves sor and director of the Warsaw- press conference hosted by Italy’s endorses pregnancy Chicago, were not immediately humans in all stages of based Catholic Church Statistics Catholic Action movement. The available. The U.S.-born archbish- Institute. “The data clearly show a bishops appealed to the internation- counseling plan op, who spent 38 years in Vatican life, embryo to old age persistent drop in numbers going to al community to help transform service before his retirement in church, but the causes and explana- Bosnia-Herzegovina from its cur- SYDNEY, Australia (CNS) — Just 1990, headed the Vatican bank VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope tions vary considerably.” Father rent two-government existence to a days after Australia’s Parliament from 1971 to 1989 and was head of Benedict XVI said God’s love for Zdaniewicz told Catholic News unified, decentralized democracy voted to allow the so-called abor- the Pontifical Commission for humans does not differentiate Service that results of a Sunday that would no longer be split along tion pill to be introduced into the Vatican City State from 1981 to between the stages of embryo, adult Mass head count taken in ethnic lines. nation’s health system, the Cabinet 1990. Under his watch the bank or old age. That is one reason why November would be announced endorsed a multimillion-dollar plan was involved — unwittingly, he the church proclaims the sacred and before Pope Benedict XVI’s May for pregnancy counseling and sup- and the Vatican always maintained inviolable character of all human 25-28 visit. In mid-February, the Belgian nun discusses port. On Feb. 17, Health Minister — in a major 1980s Italian banking life, even in the form of a pre- Polish Press Agency reported that plight of child domestic Tony Abbott, a Catholic and scandal. He also served as advance implanted embryo, the pope told Catholic Church Statistics Institute staunch opponent of abortion, lost man for the global travels of Pope participants at a Vatican conference figures showed 43 percent of workers in India control over use of the drug RU- Paul VI and Pope John Paul II from Feb. 27. The conference, sponsored Catholics attended Sunday Mass 486. By a two-thirds majority, con- 1964 to 1982 and paid special by the Pontifical Academy for Life, regularly in 2004, compared to 47.5 NEW YORK (CNS) — They are trol of the drug was turned over to attention to security arrangements was examining the theme “The percent in 2000. Under communist called domestic workers, but many the Therapeutic Goods at all papal visit sites. Human Embryo Before rule in the 1980s, church attendance of them are better described as Administration, the regulatory Implantation: Scientific Update and was 60 percent; in 1991 it was 50 slaves. They are children who work body that manages prescription MARCH 5, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 STEWARDSHIP

By our baptism, we are called to be stewards Stewardship spokesperson offers encouragement

BY JULIE KENNY

“Our parish is starting stewardship. Can you help parish missions, Bible study, small-prayer groups? (ICSC), located in Washington, D.C., is an organiza- us?” We receive this question from parish staff mem- How many ministries are active in the parish? How tion parishes and dioceses join to get additional, qual- bers all over the country several times a month many parishioners currently volunteer? How many ity resources and meet others teaching stewardship. phrased in a variety of ways, all parishioners are involved in the This organization holds an annual conference as well looking for help. parish prayer line? How many as semiannual retreats designed to guide and educate Weekend Mass attendance may attend daily Mass? What is the parishes whether they’re just starting or have taught be low, the parish may be strug- average weekly collection? These stewardship for years. The ICSC’s 2006 annual con- gling financially, they may need are all existing stewardship activi- ference is Oct. 1-4 in Boston. You can find more more volunteers, or all of the ties to be grateful for. information about the ICSC, their conference and above. Hundreds of parishes are To help organize and formalize materials at www.catholicstewardship.org. teaching stewardship to rejuvenate stewardship efforts, the parish The most successful stewardship efforts occur in the life of the parish and bring Time should contact the Office of parishes that keep the message of time, talent and their parishioners closer to Christ. Stewardship and Development in treasure in front of parishioners throughout the year Why stewardship? our diocese at (574) 258-6571. The director, Harry in a variety of ways. Parishes cannot mention stew- It will help to first understand what stewardship is Verhiley, is excellent at guiding parish stewardship ardship one time a year during ministry sign-ups and and is not. Stewardship is the way I live my life committees along their way. The office also has the expect everyone to remember and understand the because I am extremely thankful for a good and gra- names of other parishes teaching this way of life. message the rest of their lives. cious God, and I trust in him. This grateful existence Networking and idea sharing on what works and By our baptism, we are called to be stewards. Ed is the result of a real conversion of heart that may doesn’t work are critical. Laughlin of Partners in Stewardship in Port Saint come from a spiritual retreat experience or from the Attending stewardship events is another great way Lucie, Fla, says, “Stewards are on a lifelong journey. ongoing everyday experiences of living our faith. to network, share experiences and learn practical We must provide them nourishment and guidance It is the methods to along the way.” Certainly there are stewards at differ- realization implement or ent stages of their trek. Some just started. Some are that God renew stew- nearing their destination. Some dawdle. Some run. fashioned ardship in all Some desperately need a GPS! me in my areas of The late Archbishop Thomas Murphy said, mother’s parish life. “Stewardship is not a quick fix.” If parish efforts are womb, gave One opportu- not drawing parishioners closer to Christ, stop and me every- nity, coming start over or reevaluate the efforts. Be patient. Stay thing I have, June 14-16, the course. Pick up your walking stick and get started. provides me is Our with oppor- Sunday tunities to Visitor’s share my regional talents with Talent stewardship others, and he is counting on me to do so. conference in Indianapolis. The Living Catholic Stewardship is not a program that ends when the Stewardship Conference will gather stewards from all parish collection goes up, or more people volunteer over the Midwest to learn from the country’s best and Julie Kenny is the stewardship specialist at Our Sunday and is definitely not spelled “$tewardship!” brightest stewardship minds. Each workshop is Visitor, Huntington. When parishes teach a stewardship way of life, designed to parishioners are excited about their faith and joyfully give partici- share their lives and personal resources without pants practical counting the cost to themselves. This may mean driv- tips and ideas ing to the parish at 2 a.m. to pray during eucharistic for implement- adoration one morning a week, worshipping at Mass ing the topic every weekend — and sometimes during the week — when they giving a sacrificial and proportionate amount of their return to their income to the parish and volunteering their time to parish. You can parish ministries and/or community activities. find more infor- REASURE A parish desiring to teach stewardship should first mation on this T look at parish life to see how they already live stew- conference at ardship. Does the parish provide prayer opportunities www.osvenvelopes.com. for parishioners like eucharistic adoration, retreats or The International Catholic Stewardship Council 12 STEWARDSHIP MARCH 5, 2006 STUDENTS LEARN SPIRIT OF Priests find a way to live and give STEWARDSHIP WITH CAN DRIVE

BY ELISA SMITH

hree priests from the Archdiocese of Boston — TMsgr. Peter T. Martocchio, Father Thomas C. Foley and Father James M. Larner — showed their faith by gifting their oceanfront home in Hull, Mass., to the Catholic Community Foundation of Northeast Indiana. Msgr. Martocchio and Father Foley have traveled to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend many times to visit their classmate and friend, Bishop John M. D’Arcy, and to take in a few Notre Dame football games. “We believe in the leadership of our good friend, (Bishop) John (D’Arcy). When he visits us, he speaks to us about the wonderful people and faithful priests in his diocese,” said Father Foley. Their planned gift is struc- PHILIP PURCELL tured as a gift annuity for a Msgr. Peter Martocchio and Father Thomas Foley on the porch of the home that combines two charita- home thay have gifted to the Catholic Community Foundation. ble planning techniques — life PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH SCHOOL estate and gift annuity. Upon the death of the last sur- A life estate provides the vivor, the home will transfer to To learn more about life estates, gift The students and faculty of St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth three priests the right to live in the Catholic Community annuities, or other types of Catholic School recently teamed up with the Carlos or use the home for their life- Foundation of Northeast Indiana planned gifts, please contact the times. A gift annuity, on the as an unrestricted gift. The bish- Diocesan Planned Giving Office O’Kelly Restaurant and held a Mexi-can food drive. The other hand, produces fixed, cash op, at that time, along with the at (260) 422-4611, ext. 3312, or school collected canned food items for two weeks with a payments to them for life. The foundation’s board of advisors, at [email protected]. priests can use the cash to pay will determine how the home or little friendly competition between the classrooms. Week the property taxes, insurance and the proceeds from its sale will be one saw Tonya Brown’s kindergarten class bring in the maintenance on the home. used. most items. Week two had Mary Czech and her first graders stacking those items high. For their out- standing collection efforts, each student from the two top classes received a free children’s meal from Carlos O’ Kelly as well as chips and salsa during class. Both teachers received $20 Carlos O’ Kelly gift certifi- cates. As an entire school, St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth collected 1,376 canned food items that were donat- ed to Community Harvest Food Bank. The Home and School Association says they are thankful to all families that donated items during this fun and success- ful stewardship project. MARCH 5, 2006 STEWARDSHIP 13 Community steward Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom, LLP helps others make a Thomas J. Blee Jeremy J. Grogg difference Allan e. Bloom W. Michael Horton A. Dale Bloom Robert C. 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n Brittany, where the wind and waves of the Atlantic cast a brood- TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. ing mist on the rocky coast, a child was born in 1798 whose des- Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, tiny was in America, and whose life’s work would draw a I IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] blueprint for Catholic education, religious life for women, and whose example and trust in Providence would place her name among the sainted. She was Anne Therese Guerin, who would become the foundress of the Sisters of Providence in America under the name of Stewardship, acting in place of Jesus Mother Theodore. At age 41, she agreed to lead a band of six missionaries to America, destination Indiana. Forty days of seasickness were fol- BY JUDITH M. DAVIS Sometimes it takes awhile. I’ve done in generosity. God touches lowed with travel by train, stagecoach and steamboat on the Ohio been assigned to Alice (not her real my life each time I engage in min- river, disembarking at Evansville. name) for three years. istry. At that time, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods was a single cabin in the The following is a talk given by “When she first came, she “One of the most beautiful unpopulated wilderness somewhere west of Terre Haute. If there had Judith M. Davis at St. John the couldn’t stand up by herself; she tenets of our faith reminds us that been a personal encounter, communication would have been limited; Evangelist Parish, Goshen, on had nerve damage as well as we are members of the body of none of the sisters could speak English. The six lived in a loft, guests Feb. 12. The discussion was stew- severe retardation. Alice hasn’t Christ. One of the most challeng- of the settlers who built the cabin. At night, they slept under buffalo ardship. always been easy to work with, ing and rewarding things we can robes, which in the mornings would sometimes be covered by GOSHEN — “Let me be frank. but just this year she picked up a do is act like members of that snowflakes. Thus began the mission of Mother Theodore, who in When it comes to stewardship, my currycomb by herself and started body, reaching out as Jesus did — time referred to her followers as “daughters of the forest.” patron saint is the kid in Scripture to brush her horse. She walks to acting in his place — to bring In addition to being the spiritual director for the sisters and princi- — you know — the son in Jesus’ and from the arena by herself now comfort, healing, joy, presence and pal of the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Academy, Mother Theodore parable recorded in Matthew 21, and hangs on shouting with glee as service to others. learned to clear the land, plant crops, butcher hogs, supervise con- the one whose father asked him to her horse trots. It gives me enor- “We give this kind of activity struction, deal with bankers, correspond with bishops and develop a go and work in the vineyard. The mous joy and pride to see her per- what seems like a pedestrian name favorite pastime, handling horses. kid said, ‘No, I won’t,’ but later formance at the annual open — stewardship of time and talent Mother Theodore’s Fort Wayne legacy is legendary. Not only did changed his mind and went. house. — but I like to think of it as acting the Sisters of Providence help thousands of children find education “When offered the chance to do “As a teacher, I derive equal in place of Jesus, mindful of the and Christian values, they helped many sisters and priests discover something in the church or com- pleasure from an expressively read fact that not only do we serve the the roots of vocations. For example, St. Patrick Parish of Fort Wayne munity, my first instinct has been paragraph, a well-written essay or Christ in those we meet, it may can boast of more than 100 religious vocations, with at least 60 of to protect my time, even in retire- a newly conquered math problem well be that the only time some of them among the Sisters of Providence. ment. My second instinct, though, at St. John School. them experience Christ happens in The focus returns to one woman, Mother Theodore, who in turn is to give it a try. There are many, “Loveway takes only two or their encounter with us.” was focused on one ideal — love for others through love of God and many ministries that take minimal three hours a week; mentoring, an love of the cross. Sacrifice was at the top of her list, not among amounts of time and every single hour. Many take even less time. options. one of them pays benefits, as my Cooking for the Interfaith priestly uncle used to say, that are Hospitality Network takes less ‘out of this world.’ than an afternoon and part of an “First of all, our everyday evening every three months, and New cardinals — oh, the possibilities work, inside and outside the home, eating dinner with the homeless With a list of 15 names, Pope Benedict XVI has created a whirl- is a real ministry and a genuine can be a family activity. Rides to wind of conjecture among the Catholic press and Vatican watchers exercise of stewardship. As we church? A few miles or less to pick with his first batch of new cardinals and what it might mean for the work at our vocations, we fulfill up someone on your way to Mass future of the church. part of our baptismal commission or devotions and you’ve made Even the number, 15, small after the precedent of John Paul II, to be salt, yeast and light for the somebody’s day — maybe even holds significance, according to John Thavis of Catholic News world — keeping in mind that God’s. Judith Davis, a member of St. Service, as it suggests that Pope Benedict might name cardinals more these small ingredients are vital “Each one of these ministries John the Evangelist Parish, frequently than his predecessor. and make all the difference in the has rewards that can’t be quanti- Goshen, is a professor emerita of Apart from frequently naming cardinals, Thavis points out that the quality of life for ourselves and fied and that are difficult to French and humanities, Goshen pope might also convene the full College of Cardinals more often, those around us. describe. Let me just say, with College, and a Benedictine drawing on them like a senate to better feel the pulse of the church “All of us were given talents Sister Sanctina, my fifth grade oblate. around the world. (It will also allow the cardinals to get to know one and time to use in fulfilling the teacher, that God is not to be out- another far better, increasing the likelihood of their being truly cre- other part of that commission, and ative and original when they gather however many years from now to — as with our vocations — it’s up elect Benedict’s successor.) This, coupled with Benedict’s already- to us to decide how and when to established predilection toward selecting new bishops from among use them. Different commitments the priests of a diocese, could make for a church that is far more of time, especially, are possible at attuned to what is happening “on the ground.” different times in our lives, but all As for the identities of these new cardinals, the pope has named of us can take on at least one min- two Americans, bolstering the already substantial numbers of U.S. istry in addition to what we do all cardinals. And if this were not a big enough affirmation of the church the time. in America, Cardinal-designate William Levada — the former arch- “That’s how I got hooked. I bishop of San Francisco and Ratzinger’s successor in the started out as a lector, then Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith — will be the first to eucharistic minister. Prayer chain receive the red hat, making him the first cardinal created by Pope seemed like an easy thing to do. Benedict, a truly special distinction. For instance, Pope John XXIII’s Church decoration on holidays first new cardinal was Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini, who suc- when I had some time off. Then, ceeded him as Paul VI. Of course, the chances of an American pope after retirement, Interfaith remain practically nil for the foreseeable future. Hospitality, mentoring and a few Asia, from which Pope Benedict has named three voting-age car- others. dinals, is another story. As with the U.S., the naming of such a high “When I was called to consider number of cardinals from Asia is an affirmation of its church. Unlike organizing Disciples in Mission, I the U.S., Asia, by all accounts the newest horizon of evangelization, thought, ‘Only for a year, and I’m could offer some interesting possibilities if the cardinals decide not to out.’ I guess this is my fourth year, go with a pope from Europe or the Third World in the next conclave. and this Lenten process gets better Like the election of Pope John Paul II from Poland, such a move every time. would put a face on the church in an area of the world where it faces “One of my favorite ministries particularly great challenges. An interesting note: of the countries in involves volunteering at Loveway, Asia, only the Philippines has a Christian majority and, while not the therapeutic riding facility near drawing as much media attention as the cardinal-designates from Middlebury for folks with special China and Korea, the archbishop of Manila in the Philippines, needs. The children and young Gaudencio Rosales, is among the new cardinals. A true dark horse, people who come to ride the beau- indeed. tiful Loveway horses may be autis- tic. They may have cerebral palsy or Down Syndrome. Some as young as three years old have had Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, strokes. But all of them respond to Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, the love and care and teaching of Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William Lester. the staff and volunteers. MARCH 5, 2006 COMMENTARY 17 Are younger priests really more CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson conservative than older priests? In honor of Ash Wednesday, this quiz looks at words that end with “ash.”

ith increasing frequency, 1.In 1 Samuel 2 the Lord extracts these from the ash heap: Catholics tell me that a.idols Wyounger priests are more b.the prayers contained in burnt offerings conservative than older priests. c.the poor Some people are pleased and ener- RESEARCH FOR THE CHURCH gized by this trend, believing that it JAMES D. DAVIDSON 2.This verb is often thought to be all over the Old Testament although in fact it is not will foster increased orthodoxy and renewal in the church. Others are found in most versions.It means to strike down or figuratively “bash” surprised (after all, aren’t older a.smite people supposed to be more set in political issues. The most recent inary and ordained during the b.semite their ways?) and chagrined (believ- study by Paul Levesque and reign of Pope John Paul II) favor a c.samnite ing that younger priests want to roll Stephen Siptroth (in the winter “cultic” model of the priesthood, back the hands of time). 2005 issue of Sociology of which sees the priest as a leader 3.How much cash did Judas get for betraying Jesus,according to Matthew’s Gospel? But is there really a generation Religion) examines the relation- who is set apart from laity by the a.thirty pieces of eight ship between priests’ ecclesial and sacrament of holy orders. Because gap among priests? Are younger b.thirty pieces of silver priests really more conservative political ideologies. Taken togeth- the priest is ordained, he is onto- than older priests? I consulted er, these studies convincingly logically different from laypeople. c.thirty pieces of gold (coins) seven recent studies for answers to show that, indeed, younger priests He is a mediator between the laity these questions. Four of the studies are more conservative than older and God. He also is to maintain a 4.In the clash between David and Goliath,how did David kill the giant Philistine? have focused on priests’ theologi- priests, both theologically and social distance between himself a.with an arrow to his heel cal, or ecclesial, orientations. Two politically. and the members of his parish. b.with Excalibur the ubiquitous sword of these studies (one in 1994, the Hoge and Wenger have shown Levesque and Siptroth find that c.with a stone from a slingshot other in 2002) have been conduct- that older priests (who became priests who are now over the age ed by the Los Angeles Times. Two priests during the Vatican II era) of 75 tend to think of themselves 5.St.Paul in 2 Timothy,uses the analogy of making a dash for the finish line in tend toward a “servant-leader” as theological liberals (48 percent). others have been published by a. a race Dean Hoge and colleagues at model of the priesthood, which Priests who are 50-75 years old Catholic University (a 1995 article sees the priest as having the same also are inclined to see themselves b.a wrestling match in Sociology of Religion, and a status as the laity. The priest has a as liberals (52 percent). On the c.a dance 2003 book titled “Evolving distinctive role to play as a spiritu- other hand, only 32 percent of Visions of the Priesthood”). Two al and institutional leader, but he priests who are less than 50 years 6.In Psalm 144,the Lord is asked to make this flash: other studies by Ted Jelen (one in collaborates with laypeople in a old describe themselves as liberal a.the shield of Gideon 1993, the other in 2003) have paid shared ministry to all the faithful. b.lightning more attention to priests’ views on Younger priests (who were in sem- LETTER, PAGE 18 c.his face to scare the Alamanites

7.Stephen I is the patron saint of this nation,home to authentic goulash: a.Romania Lent calls us to discipline by penance b.Bulgaria liturgy presents the Second Epistle Regardless of these questions, c.Hungary of Peter. The letter states that it or the answers to these questions, was composed in Babylon, surely the religious message of Genesis is 8.Who,according to Genesis,sold his birthright for some stew or hash? THE a symbol of Rome. Rome was the clear. It supplies a fitting beginning a.Jacob b.Esau c.Cain imperial capital, the center there- to reflection for Lent. The message SUNDAY fore of paganism and of the impi- is that sin, the willful rejection of 9.According to Deuteronomy,what was the maximum number of blows a criminal ous culture of the time. God, leads necessarily and always could be given with a lash? GOSPEL Christians at the time required to destruction. The ancient a.12 b.40 c.144 encouragement. This epistle pro- Hebrews had a good understand- MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION vided such encouragement. ing that sin leads humans to their It recalled the faithfulness of misery and to their death. 10.To make wine for use in a valid Communion,one must mash these: Noah. God protects and saves the God, however, is ready to for- a.olives faithful. So, God saves the faithful give and restore life. He is ready to b.hops First Sunday of Lent through their identity with Jesus. give us life. He is ready to forgive c.grapes Christians unite with Jesus in bap- us after we have sinned. Mk 1:12-15 tism. We must seek forgiveness. 11.What is the Nash papyrus? The Book of Genesis is the St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes the Essential to asking for forgiveness a.a picture of an ancient Egyptian chariot, the rambler source of the first reading. It is the last reading. It is very brief, only a is to acknowledge personal sin. b.oldest known Old Testament text until discovery of the Dead familiar story of Noah. Of course, few verses, but it is quite dramatic. And the acknowledgment must be Sea Scrolls Noah was faithful, whereas the The times are uneasy. Jesus more than simply realizing our world almost universally was not retreats into the desert, there to be faults. We must discipline our- c.the document which explain how Judaism came to Africa via faithful. Since Noah was true to tempted by Satan. John the Baptist selves so that we do not sin again. the Queen of Sheba God, God provided that Noah is arrested. Then the Lord comes Such disciplining is the purpose of should escape the impending into Galilee. His message is bold Lent. 12.According to Matthew’s Gospel the chief priests told the tomb guards to spread this doom of the great flood. and stark. He says that “the time of Lent therefore calls us to disci- rumor,to quash the truth of the Resurrection: This reading is about events fulfillment” is at hand. God will be pline by penance. It calls us to a.His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep. following the flood. Noah, his vindicated. The tables will be bal- prayer, to focus our hearts and b.The stone had not been rolled away. anced. The sinful will be laid low. mind, and to communicate with family and couples of the various c.Jesus is arisen and gone ahead to Galilee. animals Noah had taken aboard the It is inevitable. God, the fountain of strength and ark were safe on dry land. By Jesus calls people to reform mercy. His strength reinforces our God’s help, they had survived. their lives. Fidelity to God is the resolve not to sin. 13.In the Old Testament this dramatic term was used for a less serious skin rash: God assures Noah, and all, that key to life. There is still time to a.scrofula never again would a flood destroy reform. b.the mark of Cain the earth. Furthermore, God prom- c.leprosy ises a covenant with Noah’s peo- Reflection ple. Of course, the presumption READINGS 14.This anti-Catholic lodge organization originating in the North of Ireland is distin- The church has begun the sea- was that the people would obey First week of Lent guished by the wearing of “the sash” son of Lent, the most intense peri- God’s law. After all, Noah’s fideli- Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Ps 19:8- a.the Orange Order ty had saved him and his family od in the church’s year of calling 10, 15 Mt 25:31-46 b.the Knights of William from the flood. its people to union with God. It Tuesday: Is 55:10-11 Ps 34:4-7, 16- begins the process with this week- c.the Anti-Catholic Sash Wearers Genesis sadly has had a very 19 Mt 6:7-15 end’s readings. They call people to tortured history. Volumes on how Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10 Ps 51:3-4,12- to interpret Genesis would fill a face the facts of life, of life as 15.Who in the New Testament gave his hands a good wash,but is linked nevertheless 13,18-19 Lk 11:29-32 library. Without straying into the humans, hopefully with God. with the death of Jesus? Thursday: many controversies, it suffices to The exact details of the flood a.Peter Est C: 12, 14-16, 23-25 Ps 138:1-3, say that the purpose of the book, described in Genesis can bed dis- b. Pilate cussed. How extensive was this 7c-8 Mt 7:7-12 and of this reading, is to teach reli- c.Judas gious facts. flood? Does the story in Genesis Friday: Ez 18:21-28 Ps 130:1-8 Mt The religious fact is that sin actually echo an older story from 5:20-26 destroys, while God protects the pagan sources about a great flood, Saturday: Dt 26:16-19 Ps 119:1-2, 4- ANSWERS: truly faithful. with the exception of the refer- 5, 7-8 Mt 5:43-48 1.c, 2.a, 3.b, 4.c, 5.a, 6.b, 7.c, 8.b, 9.b, 10.c, 11.b, 12.a, 13.c, 14.a, 15.b For the second reading, the ences to the faithful Noah? 18 COMMENTARY MARCH 5, 2006 Religious life has differences of mission and ‘belonging’ What’s the difference between an ing to which they fulfill in their the Holy Father is free to make Sisters, on the other hand, are order priest and a diocesan priest? ministry. Some may work in hos- the priest a monsignor or not. It is religious who work in the world Anonymous,Fort Wayne pitals. Some may work in col- THAT’S completely within the discretion according to the specific charism leges. Others may work with the of the pope. The title of monsi- of their order, like teaching, nurs- The main difference is that poor. A GOOD gnor is an honorary title. Usually, ing, etc. They do not live in clois- diocesan priests “belong” to a While the diocesan priest is a bishop will ask the Holy Father tered monasteries but usually diocese and order priests usually a “jack-of-all-trades,” to bestow such a title on a priest together in convents. “belong” to their order. The term working mostly in parish min- QUESTION because of the priest’s outstand- It is not proper to refer to sis- used for this is “incardination.” istry, an order priest is usually ing service to the church. ters as nuns. However, it is prop- When a diocesan priest is more focused on the work that However, again, the title is only er to refer to nuns as sisters. ordained, he is being ordained to his order has been called to do. honorific and implies no increase serve that diocese. Practically However, order priests work in order, and the order in turn gives in rank. Incidentally, only dioce- speaking, this means that he will parishes, too. their members what they need to san priests can be made monsi- never leave the diocese. Also, part of the life of priests live. gnors, not religious priests. It is by exception that a dioce- (and brothers) in religious orders A diocesan priest, although san priest would be given permis- is to live in community. They live called by God and the church to What’s the difference between a nun sion to do some other kind of together, pray together, work live in a spirit of poverty, is fully and a sister? Anonymous,Fort Wayne work outside of the diocese. Even together. Diocesan priests, on the free to keep the money he makes in this case, he still “belongs” to other hand, do not live in com- and to own the things he uses. Both are religious, that is, Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- the diocese and could be called munity like order priests do. Finally, a diocesan priest each belongs to a specific reli- tions from readers to pose to back at any time. Thus, on the Although some diocesan priests makes a promise of celibacy, gious community and takes vows Father Richard Hire, Father day of his ordination, a diocesan do live together in parishes, it is which means that he promises to of poverty, chastity and obedi- Michael Heintz, Father Mark priest makes a promise of obedi- not meant to be the same type of remain unmarried. A religious ence. However, a nun is a reli- Gurtner and the Liturgical ence to the diocesan bishop (and community life that is lived in priest takes a vow of chastity. gious who lives in a monastery, Commission of the Office of his successors). religious orders. Practically speaking, they mean which is a cloistered house. A Worship. Please e-mail your An order priest, on the other One very specific difference the same thing. cloistered house is one that is questions to [email protected] hand, belongs to a religious order between the two is that while sealed off from the world. Nuns fwsb.org or mail them to Today’s established by the church, such as religious priests (and brothers) Can you please tell me what the are generally not allowed to leave Catholic, That’s A Good the Franciscans, Benedictines, make a vow of poverty, diocesan requirements are for making a priest a the house, and no one from the Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort outside is allowed to enter except Wayne, IN 46856. Please Dominicans, Holy Cross. Order priests do not. The vow of pover- monsignor? J.P.,Fort Wayne priests make vows of obedience, ty of the religious does not mean in very specific and rare cases — include your name and city and not to a diocesan bishop, but to that they must live in destitution, A priest is made a monsignor like a doctor or a priest for saying an e-mail address or telephone their superior in the order. but rather they are not allowed to at the recommendation of his Mass. The charism of the nun is number that we can contact you Religious orders are founded own anything. Everything they bishop. The bishop recommends prayer and sacrifice for the if necessary. Anonymity will be with a particular charism accord- earn by their work goes to the a priest to the Holy Father, and church. preserved upon request. Piano lesson SCRIPTURE SEARCH By Patricia Kasten y piano bench pad is wearing out. I suppose Gospel for March 5, 2006 Mthat is a good thing. Five Mark 1:12-15 of my children, ages six through EVERYDAY CATHOLIC Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading 15, practice piano regularly — reli- THERESA A. THOMAS for the First Sunday of Lent, Cycle B: Jesus’ time in the giously — you might say. On desert with Satan and wild animals. The words can be Tuesdays, the piano teacher comes found in all directions in the puzzle. to our house for three hours. That’s a really long time to keep the other lege in a real auditorium with three judges, her mother thought, the SPIRIT DROVE HIM OUT kids quiet and out of the room, but somber judges scribbling notes piece sounded spectacular. INTO FORTY DAYS TEMPTED from afar. Before the event, she It was then I thought that God BY SATAN WILD BEASTS ANGELS that is not even the end of it. When JOHN ARRESTED JESUS she leaves, the kids are so enthusi- practiced for hours a day, for must be like the parent and we are CAME TO GALILEE PROCLAIMING astic about their music they often months at a time, honing her skills like the piano student. He applauds OF GOD TIME KINGDOM want to practice all day. Sometimes on the piece she had chosen — and encourages the sincere efforts REPENT BELIEVE GOSPEL all week. May I tell you a secret? It “L’Orage” (“The Storm” by of his children, but the incessant used to drive me crazy. Burgmuller), aptly named because noise of the learning curve is sure- I know, I know. What an awful of its intense, fast beat. ly no joy to hear, especially at the THE TIME thing to say. Studying music helps The day of the competition, beginning. improve test scores. It helps one Caroline looked beautiful as she Without a doubt, it seems we OSE I EEL I LAGH think spatially. Being able to play approached the grand piano on will never learn sometimes, as we JSLMNKINGDOM the piano is a gift. It enriches the stage. She wore a flowing black plink plink plunk through the chal- OOT E I TAWDES I children’s minds and lives. I dress with ladylike but sensible lenges God allows in our lives. SDHSGTOOUTPH should be happy they want to shoes, which allowed her comfort- But over time, with his immeasur- YUGNANAFESEE practice. But the plink, plink plunk able access to the piano pedals. able grace, we do learn. We may for nearly five hours on Tuesdays, As she seated herself at the make mistakes at critical times, AGSSFEAGVELV and other times during the week, is instrument with perfect posture — but God knows the intent of our DPYEFPBOERWO a long time, even for a mother something not achieved without hearts. Often we try again, and YBKLJEVD I RKR who likes classical melodies. much effort if you know Caroline sometimes we may even gain THSP I R I TLADD I really don’t mind the mas- — I could sense both her nervous- some proficiency in doing his will. tered, sweet-sounding minuets or ness and determination. At that Worthwhile objectives are RCAMETODE I CP powerful concertos that my 13- moment, I was ashamed that I had always hard work. Good mar- OTEMPTEDBNWE and 15-year olds practice over and ever questioned if the music edu- riages, raising children, being good FGN I M I ALCORP over. Sometimes, in fact, I will slip cation was too much trouble. Catholics, and yes, even learning into the living room where they Right then, I knew the effort to play the piano, are not goals © 2006 Tri-C-A Publications are playing and lay down on the was worth this one, single quickly achieved, nor should they sofa, eyes closed, to enjoy the moment, when Caroline had the be. The effort itself is the chiseler, music that I never learned to play. courage to walk alone on stage providing the very formation need- In short, there clearly are theo- But it takes so much effort to and play. That day she offered her ed for the goal. DAVIDSON logical and political differences schedule the lessons, to keep the talent bravely for the experts to Caroline did not place at the between older and younger priests. ones not playing quiet during judge, at an age when just walking piano competition, but the prize CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 As older priests with a servant- them, to keep track of the younger into a room full of peers can some- had already been won. I told her leader approach to the priesthood, a one’s songs and practice times, to times be nerve-wracking enough. how proud I was of her persist- on ecclesial issues. Forty-eight preference for the Democratic Party listen and encourage daily, and Caroline started off beautifully, ence, determination and perform- percent say they are theological and liberal views on both ecclesial let’s face it, to come up with the just like she practiced at home, but ance. Then I shared that she wasn’t moderates, and 20 percent say and political issues are replaced by cash to pay our patient teacher. I then stumbled over a few keys. I the only one benefiting from they are conservative. According younger men with a more cultic have asked myself on days the held my breath. Quickly she recov- instruction in this instrument. to the 2002 LA Times study of view of priesthood, a tendency to children have struggled with notes ered and finished the piece rather Mom, too, I told her, had learned 1,854 priests in 80 dioceses, the be Republican and more conserva- and finger positions (neither of well, but not quickly enough, in the her own piano lesson. vast majority of all priests, regard- tive ideologies, there are bound to which I can help them much with), judge’s opinion. I knew she must less of their age, believe that be important changes in parish life. “Is it worth it?” be disappointed, but I was Theresa A.Thomas is the mother of younger priests “are more theolog- It remains to be seen whether these Last summer Caroline, who immensely proud of her. She had nine children and a member of ically conservative — that is, changes will lead to a period of was 14, played in her first piano worked hard. She had given it her St. Mary of the Annunciation more religiously orthodox — than renewal or will cause serious prob- competition. It was held at a col- best. To anyone else but trained Parish in Bristol. their older counterparts.” lems in the years ahead. MARCH 5, 2006 COMMENTARY 19 Biblical tower builders find confusion of speech

Question:Where is the Tower of Babel from the Akkadian word “ziqqur- understand what another says.” (the goddess of love and war), and what does it look like? ratu,” meaning “pinnacle.” This The Bible then says “that is why Adad (the god of wind, storm and temple tower consisted of a lofty the tower is called Babel, because flood) and Marduk’s son Nabu The story of the Tower of Babel pyramidal structure built in succes- the Lord confused the speech of all (scribe and herald of the gods). is found in chapter 11 of the Book sive stages with outside staircases the world.” Father McKenzie mentions that of Genesis. It says that people and a shrine at the top. The phrase Babel means a confusion of the Babylonian king received his HIRE were migrating in the east and “tower with its top in the sky” is a sounds or voices. It comes from royalty each year when he took the came upon a valley in the land of direct reference to the chief ziggu- the Hebrew word “balal,” meaning hands of Marduk at the New Year Shinar and settled there. Shinar is HISTORY rat of Babylon called Etemenanki, to mix or confuse. The Assyrian- festival at the location of the FATHER RICHARD HIRE ancient Sumer in southern meaning “house of the foundation Babylonian word “babilu” means Tower of Babel. In the Temple of Mesopotamia, now modern Iraq. of heaven and earth.” This tower “gate of god.” Thus the district Marduk were shrines or cells for The Sumerians were the earliest was attached to Esagil, meaning near the city gate led to the temple the statues of the other gods, inhabitants of Mesopotamia of “the house that raises high its area. Babel is the Hebrew form of which were carried in procession whom there are historical records. head,” the temple of Marduk. the city of Babylon. with Marduk in the New Year fes- Babel may signify a divine moun- Father John McKenzie says they The Bible then says God The city of Babylon is about 55 tival from the Temple of Marduk, tain, the seat of the gods. A practi- probably entered Mesopotamia via became angry with the builders of miles south of Baghdad in Iraq and through the famous Ishtar gate, cal explanation offered is that the the Persian Gulf about B.C. 3000, this great tower, saying: “If now, lies on the left bank of the and then outside the city walls to Tower of Babel is simply an artifi- but they were not the aboriginal while they are one people, all Euphrates River, where the Tigris the “new year house.” cial mountain, built by the first set- inhabitants of the country. speaking the same language, they and Euphrates approach each other Herodotus, the father of history, tlers of the plain, who had been The new inhabitants then said: have started to do this, nothing will most closely. Eventually Babylon who visited Babylon in the fifth accustomed to worship on high “Come, let us build ourselves a later stop them from doing what- would have 53 temples, but the century B.C., says the Tower of places in their native mountains. city and a tower with its top in the ever they presume to do. Let us greatest was Esagil, the temple of Babel was built in seven stages, The mountain or tower then sky, and so make a name for our- then go down and there confuse Marduk, with its temple tower each with a different color of becomes the link between heaven selves.” This tower here is a tem- their language, so that one will not called the Tower of Babel. brick. On the summit was a small and earth, where the human person ple tower or ziggurat. It comes Marduk was the chief or nation- shrine. Access was gained by stairs ascends to the gods and the gods al god of Babylon who is pictured or ramps. manifest themselves on the peak. with four wings, arrows, a sword, Father McKenzie says that The New American Bible says a gown, a beard, long hair and a probably the Tower of Babel signi- the point of the Tower of Babel Meet The Priest helmet. Besides Marduk, other fied a cosmic mountain, symbolic story is primarily to show the important Babylonian gods were of the earth itself, for discovered human race’s increasing wicked- Ea (the god of wisdom and spells), seals from Mesopotamia represent ness, shown in its presumptuous Father Dave Ruppert Sin (the moon god), Shamash (the a god emerging from a cosmic effort to create an urban culture sun god and god of justice), Ishtar mountain. Others say the Tower of apart from God. Ordained to the priesthood: October 29, 2005 Associate Pastor, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Fort Wayne Preschool parents remember Melissa Koors FORT WAYNE — Melissa Koors her arms and comfort her. It must knowing her. We parents want to Primary influence on decision to was our children’s preschool have been an enormous task as she emphasize that our children, fami- become a priest: teacher at Most Precious Blood was almost the same size as her.” lies, school and church have Faithful Mass attendance with School in Fort Wayne. She taught Another mom, Ruth Case, adds, learned from Miss Koors. family and many prayers for holy our three- and four-year olds how “I dreaded taking my daughter to For this reason, Most Precious priests at Ss. Peter and Paul to hold a pencil and cut with tiny preschool. She seemed too young. Blood School is planning a fitting Parish in Huntington. scissors. She taught some of their However, after the first day with memorial for Melissa Koors. Staff Visit my friends and family, first prayers. She taught them “The Miss Koors, she couldn’t wait to and parents have already had pre- Why do you like being a priest? especially my nieces and Advent Song” and “Rudolph the go back, and my fears disap- liminary meetings and are consid- nephews, eat cafeteria food with Red-Nosed Reindeer” that they peared. Miss Koors had a way of ering several ideas. Both groups I love helping people, espe- sang at the Christmas program. making each child feel so special. want to find something lasting and cially by bringing them closer to children at school and cheer for kids at any kind of sporting, And then, as many of us were She taught me how important it is meaningful to celebrate Miss Jesus through the sacraments. I cleaning up wrapping paper and to greet each day and each person Koors’ life and mission to children. love visiting people in their music or extracurricular events. Exercise on my bike and total assembling new toys, we got the with enthusiasm. One of the things We parents would like to thank homes, in the hospitals and phone call that Miss Koors had I will miss the most was my Melissa’s family for their support young people in the schools. gym. Watch holy movies and read homily books. been killed in a car accident on daughter’s morning run and dive of our children. Also, thanks to the Christmas Day. into Miss Koors’ arms. I can hear wonderful community of Most Do you have any interest or hobby? The tragic news stunned the her voice saying, “Good morning, Precious Blood School, particular- How did this interest develop? What is your favorite reading materi- al? Who are your favorite authors? entire PB community. How could Arianna!” and Arianna replying, “I ly Msgr. J. William Lester, One hobby is people, and I this happen to such a vivacious, love you, Miss Koors.” Principal Corinne Tessman, coun- like collecting friends. Another My favorite reading materials young person? And the most “What I’ll always remember is selor Nancy Lambert, Jesse Bloom hobby is model railroading, and are biographies and personal sto- immediate question for us parents, Miss Koors squatting down to my in the Atrium, and Heather Van, I’m working on a small layout ries about real life. Who needs fic- how do we tell our children? four-year-old son’s level and Linda Offerle, Jodie Cruz and Pat now. As a boy, I wanted to be a tion when real life is so interest- But we would learn that our beaming, ‘Aaron, I am so proud of Beckman in the preschool. railroad engineer. ing? My favorite author is Dr. children, although they were also you.’ Her smile, her eyes, her Guerin adds, “Every night Tom Dooley, who wrote three hurt and bewildered at the news, embrace were all totally focused before bed, Gabriella would say ‘I books about helping people as a could teach us. on my son, making him feel 10 miss Miss Koors.’ I could only doctor in Vietnam. I also like Melissa Koors had always been feet tall,” notes Kathy Schall. comfort her with ‘I know, baby. I books and tapes by Bishop Fulton a special person. It’s normal for And just as Miss Koors began do too.’ Last night, while I lay Sheen. parents to feel some trepidation as each day with enthusiasm and a with her in bed, she asked me, we walk our child to his or her smile, she filled the entire school ‘How many minutes does it take to first school experience. Miss day with joy. “Miss Koors was get to heaven?’ I could only imag- What do you think is the best part of Koors put us immediately at ease. such a genuine and kind person ine what she was thinking, so I being Catholic? “I remember Livie’s first day of who had energy for life like no asked her why. She said she want- There is always more. There is school,” says mother Cheryl one else. She taught both parents ed to know if we had enough time always more to discover and learn Hamel. “She was so excited, and and students to be excited about to go visit Miss Koors and come about Jesus, the faith and the as we went in and put her book life first thing in the morning and back before she fell asleep.” saints. We can never learn every- away, we were greeted by Miss left us with calm and smiles at the When we parents found we thing in this lifetime about 2,000 Koors. I still have the picture of end of the day,” says Angie could not explain loss, we have years of church history. Livie talking to Miss Koors during Karapantos. turned to our faith. It was the faith Do you have a pet? those first few precious moments. Miss Koors was fun, but above that Miss Koors taught and mod- What is your favorite prayer or scrip- Miss Koors was bent down at all, she was an excellent teacher. eled so well. Many parents have I enjoy other people’s pets. The tural passage? Olivia’s eye level and was listen- Ruth Case explains, “My daughter commented that they have been pastor here has two dogs. My ing intently to what she had to say. has been struggling with an amazed at the strength of their brother and sister’s families have Favorite prayer is Stations of I knew she would be a teacher expressive language delay. When I children’s sincere faith. All of Miss dogs, cats, goldfish and hermit the Cross, and one of my favorite who really cared about the kids.” explained the situation to Miss Koors’ students firmly believe she crabs. I still take pleasure, like St. Scriptures is Jn 15:13. “In the beginning of the year, Koors, she simply said, ‘Don’t is in heaven, watching over them. Francis, in these creatures of God, my daughter had a very hard time worry, she will be fine.’ I couldn’t and I don’t have to clean anything How do you prefer to be addressed by separating from me,” states believe the change in Arianna after up! laity? Jeannie Guerin, whose family had just a few weeks of school.” Father Dave or by my nick- just moved from New Jersey. “She We parents know that Melissa’s The parents of Melissa Koors’ What do you do for relaxation? name F.D.R. (for Father Dave must have cried for two weeks. family, boyfriend, friends and three- and four-year-old classes Ruppert) Every morning, Miss Koors would coworkers have suffered a terrible pick up my crying daughter into loss. Yet we all have gained from contributed to this article. 20 TODAY’S CATHOLIC MARCH 5, 2006

WRESTLING CLUB ORGANIZES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS Fort Wayne Knights Wrestling Club is now forming. Family memberships are $20 plus the purchase of a USAW competitors card at $30 per member. Sign- ups are on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 7 p.m. at Bishop Luers High School wrestling room with practices running from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. through the end of May. Club membership is open to kindergarten through adult. For more information, call Kevin Lovejoy at (260) 747-1662 or Tim Sports Kennerk at (260) 622-7044. Gators, Royals battle in tournament nail biter

St. Aloysius coach Tony Sorg and St. Aloysius School Catholic were Matt and Dave Hefty, Chris season games and won a Lutheran BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN said, “We set a screen for Kyle Youth Organization (CYO) teams Turner and Chuck Scher. school tournament in Ossian. “Our (Sorg), and I told him to hang on share the focus. seventh graders came in with a FORT WAYNE — St. Charles to the ball unless he had to get rid Most Precious Blood girls good solid base so we were able to gym was the host site for the six of it. He went down and got off a Most Precious Blood boys With just two eighth graders, start right in with what we wanted championship match ups on perfect three at the buzzer, nothing Although they finished with a the Most Precious Blood girls to work on this year. We were able Saturday, Feb. 25. Many spectators but net. Gators win, 53-50. 1-6 record in the Blue League this had a very young team to spend our practices per- would have to agree the 1:30 game Queen of Angels’ No. 24 Brad season, the Precious Blood boys this season playing fecting and refining our was one for the record books. Freiburger led all scorers with 18 team played hard all year long. against mostly all offenses and The St. Aloysius Gators vs. points. All six of St. Aloysius sev- “We did not have a big enroll- eighth-grade teams. defense,” said Sorg. Queen of Angels Royals had a enth- and eighth-grade players ment in our seventh-grade class, Coach Kim “This team was photo finish three-pointer at the scored with Kyle Sorg’s 13 points which hurt us some,” said head Eschbach is look- very well bal- buzzer in overtime, and St. Aloysius leading the way. coach Bernie Lohmuller. The team ing for big things anced. Kyle was took the victory. The Gators led the Coach Sorg told his boys before was made up of four eighth from her nine our leading scorer, whole game — by eight points at the game, “Play like it’s your last graders, three seventh graders and seventh graders but all seven play- the end of the first quarter, six points game. You’ll remember it forever.” four sixth graders. next year. “We had ers were inter- at the half. Both teams were playing And they certainly will. “Each of our three wins this a great bunch of changeable, each in a good solid game; the Gators In other tournament action, the season were definitely highlights,” girls this year and the starting lineup at increased their lead to 11 at one undefeated St. Therese Crusaders said Lohmuller. Most Precious even when faced with some point during the point and were still up by seven beat Queen of Angels, 35-8, for the Blood also had many close losses. adversity they kept working season,” said Sorg. after three quarters. Blue League girls’ championship. During any given game, this team hard,” said Eschbach. “It seemed The assistant coaches for the St. But the Royals had not given In the eighth-grade boys’ Gold had five to six players in the scor- we were nervous the first half of Aloysius this year were Greg up yet. Jacob Roy had two treys in League championship game, St. ing column. play, but were able to shut teams Byrd, Blane Sorg and Scott the final minutes of the game to Vincent came out on top over St. Lohmuller said he focused on down in the second half.” Rodenbeck. lead the Queen of Angels run. The Jude, 48-38. St. Charles eighth- building fundamentals so his play- Eschbach felt the highlight of scoreboard read 43-each at the end grade girls were victorious over ers could better understand organ- the season was the win over St. St.Aloysius girls of regulation play. the Commodores from St. Joseph, ized league basketball. He stressed John New Haven. “We were down Bud Sorg has been coaching In overtime, Queen of Angels Decatur, 35-21. that by working together better 0-8 and came back to win 24-14. It about 20 years for St. Aloysius scored and St. Aloysius answered. In the finals of the White they could play together better. was a huge boost for our morale. I CYO teams. Knowing that he had The Royals scored again and the League, St. Vincent 7th grade boys After a round-one tournament never saw such big smiles from a young team, his goal for his eight Gators answered — back and topped St. Jude, 30-20, while St. loss two weeks ago at St. Charles, our girls,” said Eschbach. girls was to finish with a 500 forth, back and forth. The score Charles’ seventh grade girls out- Lohmuller said, “We were soundly The Precious Blood assistants record this season. They met that was now 50-each with the final lasted St. Jude, 38-28. outplayed in a very clean, very were Mike Kaufmann, Emmy by winning three games and losing possession belonging to St. As the season turns its sights to solid game against St. Al’s. They Lawrence and Jamie Eschbach. three games in the Blue League. Aloysius. The Royals were press- the basketball tournament, this (St. Al’s) are a great team.” The lone eighth grader, Shelby ing. week Most Precious Blood School Assistant coaches this year St.Aloysius boys Gruss, was the point scorer, a The head coach for St. leader and hard worker according Aloysius, Yoder, boys this year to Sorg. She had 24 points in their was Tony Sorg. He has been tournament loss to St. Rose-St. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend coaching at St. Aloysius for over Louis. which is composed of 15 years. He started by assisting “Our team was not real big and Four High Schools - Forty Elementary Schools his brother-in-law, Bud Sorg, and you can’t coach height,” Sorg said. moved to head boys’ coach eight However, one year can make a big and over 13,000 students years ago. difference in development at this seeks applicants for the position of This has been a special year in level and our seventh graders can many ways. Not only did Sorg’s be much more competitive as SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Gators finish first in the Blue eighth graders with some hard League this season posting an work between now and October. Fort Wayne, Indiana impressive 7-0 record in CYO “We played a great game action, but Sorg also had two sons against the Twins and lost by just Position to begin July 1, 2006 playing on the team, seventh grad- seven points.” er Eric, and eighth grader Kyle. The assistant coaches were Necessary qualifications include: The team lost just two regular- Greg Gruss and Dawn Sorg. 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AQUINAS 2306 Mishawaka Avenue EOE South Bend 46615 (574) 287-1091 MARCH 5, 2006 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21 Marian, Saint Joseph’s join St. Matthew Blazers offer for March 11 Jubilee Auction Funds bridge the gap between tuition revenue surprises in ICCL post and actual education cost mittees. These committees do BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC everything from soliciting items for the auction to overseeing stu- season basketball MISHAWAKA — In 1983, the dent volunteers. This year’s two Catholic high schools in the Jubilee Auction’s honorary chairs South Bend area decided to have are Mike and Karen Leep and Pete St. Jude also was a double points in two games to lead the an event to raise money together. and Wilma Veldman. Co-chairs BY ELMER J. DANCH winner, beating St. Monica of winners. This event, known as the Jubilee are Mo Miller and Janie Reese Mishawaka, 37-19, and St. John In the Colors Division, St. Auction, has taken place every from Marian and Jean James and SOUTH BEND — Post season the Baptist, 48-35. Joseph, South Bend, Blue won year since. Katy Demarais from Saint basketball tournaments turn up Trace Dowling of St. Jude twice beating St. Thomas Annually, Marian and Saint Joseph’s High School. surprising moments and the first scored a total of 26 points in two Maroon, 37-27, and St. Thomas Joseph High Schools work togeth- Volunteers look forward to this one on the Inter-City Catholic games to pace the winners and Gold, 36-33. er to plan a spectacular evening event. Co-chair Jean James com- League tournament was by the Chris Shaw tallied 14 for St. Christ the King White beat St. for the public. This year’s auction, ments, “The auction is a great way St. Matthew Blazers. John. Thomas White, 46-20 and St. “The Orient Express,” will be held to support our two Catholic High The Blazers stunned St. Bavo, St. Thomas of Elkhart also Anthony Maroon, 44-31. Saturday, March 11, at Marian Schools and meet new people. It champions of the Martin de was a two-game winner. The St. Jude Green tipped St. High School in Mishawaka. It will also provides me a chance to work Porres East Division, 52-45, in Spartans defeated St. Anthony, Matthew Black, 35-27, and then include an elegant dinner and and socialize with other Marian the opening round of the 60th 44-23, and then toppled Holy lost to Corpus Christi Red, 29-27. exciting bidding for many unique and Saint Joe parents. The true annual tournament. Family in a nail biter, 45-41. Brandon Thorpe of St. items. value of this event is when Marian The Blazers rolled off to a Mike Kibolowski and Joshua Anthony topped all scorers with “We antici- and Saint nearly lead and kept the upper Riikonen had 17 and 12 points 19 points. pate over 500 Joseph’s parents hand all the way. Dylan LeBlanc respectively in the first victory. In the semi final post season guests in atten- come together tossed in 16 points and his team- Kibilowski tossed in 18 for St. games, St. Matthew will take on dance,” says to put on a great mate Bryant Sinka dropped in 15. Thomas in the second game and Corpus Christi and St. Jude will Laura “Year after year, we keep event that bene- However, the top scorer was Jordan Carillo had 16 for Holy go up against St. Thomas, Worcester, fits both high Nick Moskolis who poured in 21 Family. Elkhart. Marian’s devel- coming back. It’s some- schools.” points and Jordan Milligan The Corpus Christi Cougars, In the Colors Division play- opment director, A lot of hard popped in 14 for St. Bavo. which had the best record in the offs, Holy Family Blue will play who spearheads work goes into The Blazers kept their winning John Bosco West Division, also Corpus Christi Red. St. Joseph, the auction thing to look forward to.” this event, alive in the second round with a came up with a double win. The South Bend, Blue will meet along with Jeff whose theme 44-40 victory over St. Joseph of Cougars downed Holy Cross, 54- Christ the King White. Boetticher from LONGTIME AUCTION ATTENDEE changes every South Bend. Bryant Sinka scored 27, and Christ the King, 37-25. Saint Joseph’s. year. Over 300 14 to lead the Blazers. Mike Kendzicky collected 25 The event area merchants makes over and other bene- $300,000 annually and is largely factors are solicited for both oral due to the work of hundreds of and silent auction items. “Virtually Bishop Luers aims for state volunteers from both schools. The anything is auction-able,” says money is split evenly between the Worcester. Some of the oral auc- two schools. These funds are used tion items include trips to exotic Class 3-A basketball title to help “bridge the gap” between locations, Notre Dame packages tuition revenue and actual educa- and a dinner at home prepared by BY ELMER J. DANCH tion cost and help with important several area priests. Silent items items such as student financial include various services, gift cer- assistance. ELKHART — The Lady basket- tificates and literally hundreds of “The Jubilee Auction is also an other wonderful things. ball Knights of Bishop Luers will incredible school community- play Evansville Memorial for the There are also corporate spon- building event,” says Worcester. sors, including Saint Mary’s Class 3-A championship of the “It gives volunteers from both Indiana High School Athletic College, Notre Dame and Quality schools the opportunity to work Dining. “We could not do this Association (IHSAA) tournament together on a common goal. on Saturday evening at Conseco without the enormous outpouring Parents have an opportunity to get of community support,” says Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. to know other parents from both For the seond time in three Worcester. their child’s school, as well as A preview night is also held at years, the talented Lady Knights from the other. It truly helps us found the mystique to end the the host school the evening before develop lasting relationships with the auction. This year it will be dream of the Saint Joseph’s Lady our families — memories of the Indians in the title round of the Friday, March 10, and will include event stay with them for years student entertainment, great food, Elkhart semi state, 56-49, with a after their students have graduat- dazzling fourth-period comeback an opportunity to sneak a peak at ed.” the ambiance of the Orient spearheaded by five-foot, three- One longtime attendee com- inch Markee Martin, a Luers Express and to bid on some excit- mented that “each year we look ing items. All of this comes for sophomore who is magical with forward to sitting with our the basketball. only $5 per person. ‘Auction Friends’ and having a Finally, Bishop John M. “No one gave us a chance to wonderful evening. Year after beat the defending state champi- D’Arcy plays a major role at the year, we keep coming back. It’s auction. In addition to presiding on Saint Joseph’s girls, but once something to look forward to.” we erased an eight-point deficit, over the Mass that takes place JOE WISNIEWSKI The auction location rotates right before dinner, he also serves we found the way to win,” The Bishop Luers Lady Knights celebrate after the final buzzer beating between Marian and Saint Martin exclaimed. as “auctioneer” for contributions Saint Joseph’s Lady Indians 56-49 Saturday at the Elkhart semi state. Joseph’s. Each school has a gener- to the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund. Martin cashed seven of her al chair or co-chairs. They recruit game high 19 points in the fourth This auction is a wonderful dozens of other chairs to represent way to show the fruits of true stanza, including five of six free Smallbone, said Luers coach Teri Joseph’s coach Mike Megyese each school on the various com- throws. Ronsinski. whose team finished with a 22-3 collaboration. The Knights, who upped their It worked very well because mark. Saint Joseph’s was rated record to 23-4 trailed 42-41 in Saint Joseph’s never enjoyed the No. 1 team in Class 3-A all Full-time director of the fourth period and then went what could be a comfortable lead year. on a 15-6 stampede. in the early stages. “I am very proud of our team YOUTH MINISTRY The Knights shot 45 percent Lechlitner wound up with 16 and its splendid season, and we on 19 of 42 attempts and the points. She became Saint are looking ahead to next year will develop, maintain, coordinate and evaluate faith Indians were 37 percent on 21 of Joseph’s all time scoring leaders when we will have four veterans formation programs for grades 6 through 12. Graduate 51 attempts. The Knights collect- with 1,701 points, surpassing her back, including Sydney studies in theology, religious studies, or ministry required. ed four three-pointers to the former teammate Aimee Litka Smallbone and Kristen Dockery,” Leadership experience with youth ministry a plus. Indians one. who had tallied 1,697. Megyese said. Submit resume to receive job description and application. The key to the victory was the “We lost to a better team, double and triple teaming of which outplayed us and also was Score by quarters: Attn: Search Committee - Little Flower Catholic Church Saint Joseph’s top scorers, able to take advantage of our Saint Joseph’s 8 22 34 49 54191 N. Ironwood, South Bend, IN 46635 Melissa Lechlitner and Sydney inept shooting,” said Saint Bishop Luers 8 18 29 56 22 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 5, 2006 being arrested for distributing anti- war leaflets at her university, detail- ing her ordeal from her three-day Try some variety with fish MOVIE cross-examination by a Gestapo interrogator (Alexander Held), to CAPSULES her mock trail and execution. Unvarnished by oversentimentality, recipes during Lent NEW YORK (CNS) – Following is a director Marc Rothemund’s film is a quietly powerful testament to recent capsule review issued bravery in the face of evil that by the U.S. Conference of examines themes of freedom of s the Lenten season began conscience and peaceful resistance Smoked Salmon, Irish Style Shrimp Fra Diavolo Catholic Bishops’ Office for Ash Wednesday, March 1, Serves 4 Serves 4 to tyranny while imparting a strong Ait is a good time to plan cuisine: Irish cuisine: Italian Film and Broadcasting. anti-war message. Subtitles. Mature ahead for the practices of alms- thematic elements, including sug- Ingredients A classic Italian shrimp dish. giving, penance and fasting and gested death by guillotine. The abstinence. • 1 lb. smoked salmon - sliced Ingredients “Date Movie” (20th Century Fox) USCCB Office for Film & Reminding readers of their • Potato Cakes • 1-1/2 lbs. medium/large shrimp, Crudely sophomoric sendup of Broadcasting classification is A-II Lenten obligations, such as abstain- • 1 lb. freshly cooked mashed peeled, uncooked recent popular romantic comedies — adults and adolescents. Not ing from meat, and giving them potatoes • 1 (26 oz.) prepared marinara barely held together by a perfunc- rated by the Motion Picture healthy alternatives will help them • 2 oz. butter sauce tory plot involving the upcoming Association of America. adhere to the abstinence require- • Pinch salt and pepper • 2 cloves finely chopped garlic wedding of a formerly obese wait- ments. Fish is a great option for • 2 oz. flour • 1 tsp. dried parsley ress (Alyson Hannigan) to the man “Tsotsi” (Miramax) Catholics in search of meal ideas • Lemon wedges • 1 T. olive oil of her dreams (Adam Campbell), a Powerful, beautifully acted film wedding that the latter’s seductive on Fridays during Lent. • Dill • 2 T. butter about vicious South African hood- ex-flame (Sophie Monk) threatens lum (Presley Chweneyagae) who Nearly every day, researchers • Small tub crème fraiche or • crushed red pepper to taste extoll the health benefits of fish and to sabotage. Following in the shoots a woman and steals her car, seafood. Study after study is show- soured cream • 1 lb. angel hair pasta genre-skewering footprints of not realizing her baby is in the back ing that the omega-3 fatty acids • Can substitute Gravadlax, Instructions “Scary Movie,” directors Jason seat, and how his life is trans- found in fish and seafood increase smoked trout, smoked mackerel. Rinse and shrimp and drain in a Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer spoof formed by the experience. Though our quality of life by reducing and Instructions colander, reserve. such films as “My Big Fat Greek the squalid underworld milieu, and preventing health risks — from car- Melt the butter and add to the In a large pot, boil water for Wedding,” “Hitch” and “My Best the periodic acts of violence will diovascular disease to Alzheimer’s hot mashed potato. Season. pasta. Friend’s Wedding,” among others, not be to every taste, writer-director and arthritis. In fact, the 2005 Sprinkle on the flour and work Heat butter and olive oil in a skil- in a nonstop barrage of vulgar and Gavin Hood’s adaptation of an Dietary Guidelines for Americans mixture into a dough. Roll out in let over medium heat. Add garlic unfunny juvenile sight gags that Athol Fugard novel ultimately test the limits of its PG-13 rating. and new food guide pyramid now a circular shape (1/4-inch thick and reduce heat to low. Saute gar- becomes into an incredibly moving Pervasive raunchy and gross-out recommend at least two servings of approximately) on a floured sur- lic until soft. experience with a truly redemptive fish or seafood per week. humor, some comic violence, ending sure to bring a lump to the face. Cut into rounds using a scone Add shrimp and cook uncovered recurring crude language and a few throat of the patient viewer. cutter (or large biscuit or cookie for approximately five minutes on instances of profanity. The USCCB Subtitles. Pervasive rough and cutter). each side, until shrimp turns pink. Office for Film & Broadcasting occasional crude language, some Cook on a lightly oiled pan or Remove from heat and reserve. classification is O — morally profanity, two violent killings, a griddle until brown. Spoon a dol- In a separate saucepan, heat mari- offensive. The Motion Picture shooting, brief breastfeeding lop of crème fraiche (or soured nara sauce and season to taste Association of America rating is images, gambling. The USCCB cream) on each potato cake, and with crushed red pepper. Add PG-13. Office for Film & Broadcasting arrange a generous slice of shrimp to marinara sauce and classification is L — limited adult “Sophie Scholl: The Final Days” audience, films whose problematic smoked salmon on top. Garnish keep warm. (Zeitgeist) with lemon wedges and sprigs of Add pasta to boiling water and content many adults would find Gripping true-life drama chroni- troubling. The Motion Picture dill or parsley. cook for three minutes. Drain cling the final six days in the life of Association of America rating is R pasta and place in serving dish. Sophie Scholl (Julia Jentsch), a 21- — restricted. Under 17 requires Top with shrimp and marinara year-old German college student accompanying parent or adult sauce. executed by the Nazis in 1943 after guardian.

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Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Bristol Blood St.Michael John A.Landon, 64, St. Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Panfila Zepeda, 82, South Bend Mary of the or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Sacred Heart Mary A.Cwidak, 100, Annunciation St.Adalbert call our advertising sales staff to purchase space. Josephine K.Schweier, Betty Boal, 81, St.Mary 93, Queen of Angels James Waldron, 54, St. of the Annunciation Matthew Cathedral March 5-8 each evening at 6:30 Ruth K.Wehrle, 82, MISC. HAPPENINGS p.m. Adults $7, children (6-12) Columbia City p.m. Morning sessions will be at $4.50, children 5 and under free. Sacred Heart Paul V.Paden Jr., 83, St. Casino night planned Walter A.Facks, 81, St. 9 a.m. All-you-can-eat fish by Dan’s. Matthew Cathedral Monroeville — A casino night Paul of the Cross Fred J.Hennefeld, 80, and Texas hold’em tournament Proceeds will benefit the athletic St.Charles Borromeo Jean L.Artz, 94, St. will be held at St. Joseph School First Sunday rosary for families booster club. Fort Wayne on Saturday, March 11, at the Fort Wayne — The first Sunday Anthony de Padua rosary for families will be Jeanette C.Freiburger Josephine Zimski, 84, Monroe Pavillion, 421 Monroe St. Charles hosts fish fry Loew, 87, St.Jude St.Jude Dorothy Chwalek, 81, St. Doors open at 5 p.m. for Sunday, March 5, from 3:30 to Fort Wayne — St. Charles Parish St.John the Baptist tournament registration. 4:30 p.m. at MacDougal Chapel. will have a fish fry on Friday, Lillian Marasovich, 86, Goshen Father Bob Schulte from the Tournament and games begin at March 10, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. St.Elizabeth Ann Cathedral of the Immaculate Mary M.Fetsch, 90, St. Patricia M.Cain, 73, St. 7 pm. No cover charge. Entry in the cafeteria. Tickets are $7 for Seton John the Baptist Casimir fee for tournament is $30. Top Conception, and Sister Adele adults, $4 for students and free 10 winners payout. 1st place Mann, SP, will be attending. for those pre-school and younger. Juana Parra, 55, St. Kendallville Salvatore Schirripa, 83, $700. To pre-register call (260) Patrick Elizabeth Ruth Corpus Christi 623-6081. You must be 21 to Little Flower Holy Hour Spaghetti dinner planned Robinson, 83, Fort Wayne — Father Ronald James Weikart, 35, St. Sister Teresa Ann enter. All proceeds will benefit South Bend — The Knights of Immaculate St. Joseph School. License # Rieder, OFM, Cap., pastor of Ss. Columbus Council #5570 will Joseph Callahan, 89, Church of Conception 107464 Peter and Paul Parish in have a spaghetti dinner, the Immaculate Huntington, will celebrate the Helen B.Youse, 80, St. Thursday, March 9, from 4 to 6 Mishawaka Conception, St.Mary- Holy Hour at MacDougal Chapel Joseph-Hessen Cassel Deanery to meet p.m. Adults $6, children ages 5 to Helen M.Burns, 85, St. of-the-Woods, Ind. Tuesday, March 7, at 7:15 p.m. 12 $2.50. Dinner includes Warsaw — The NCCW Elkhart Jeffrey J.Kramer Jr., 22, Monica Sister served at St. Deanery meeting will be held at spaghetti, salad, bread, beverages St.Jude John the Baptist, Fort Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish One day Lenten retreat offered and dessert. The council is locat- William H.Milliken, 90, Wayne. on Thursday, March 16. Rosary Fort Wayne — A one-day retreat ed at 5202 Linden Ave., one St.Monica will be recited at 10:40 a.m., titled “He Chose the Nails” will block east of Mayflower Road. Mass at 11 a.m. with lunch and be held at the St. Vincent de Paul presentation following. Spiritual Center on Saturday, St. John the Evangelist Fish Fry March 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Goshen — The Knights of Ed Fox fish fry planned Knights plan fish fry Blood drive hosted at St. Joseph Participants are asked to bring a Columbus will host an all-you- Fort Wayne — Queen of Angels South Bend — The Knights of Fort Wayne — St. Joseph- side dish, a bible and a pen. Call can-eat fish fry on Friday, March Parish will have a fish fry on Columbus Council 5521 will Hessen Cassel will host a blood (260) 490-9571 for information 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and April 7, in Friday, March 3, from 4:30 to have an all-you-can-eat fish fry drive on Sunday, March 12, from or to register. the Parish Center, 117 W. 7:30 p.m. with family-style fast on Friday, March 3, from 5 to 7 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monroe St. from 5 to 7:30 p.m. seating. Adults $7, children (6- p.m. Adults $7, children (5-12) Living the Faith series continues Adults $6.50, children (12 and 10) $3 and children 5 and under $3. Portions of chicken strips and Bishop Luers holds freshman Fort Wayne — St. John the under) $3.50, family (2 Adults free. Carry-out available. shrimp will be available. registration, driver’s education classes Baptist Parish will offer The and 3 or more children) $20. Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers Indwelling of the Trinity: A Way Carry-outs available. Fish fry sponsored by Holy Name Fish fry at St. Patrick School High School will be registering to Pray, presented by Sister Society Walkerton — St. Patrick School freshman students for the class Gloria Ann Fiedleer, CDP, on Fish fry planned at St. Jude New Haven — A fish fry spon- will host an all-you-can-eat fish of 2010 on Saturday, March 25, Wednesday, March 15, at 7 p.m. Fort Wayne — An all-you-can- sored by the Holy Name Society fry on Friday, March 3, in the from 10 to 11 a.m. The child’s in Ryder Hall in the church base- eat Ed Fox fish fry will be held of St. John the Baptist Parish school. Tickets are $6.50 for last report card and ISTEP ment. Participants are invited to Friday, March 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. will be Friday, March 3, from 4 adults, $3 for children (3-9) and results are needed at registration. attend the 5:30 p.m. Mass fol- at St. Jude, across from Parkview to 7 p.m. Adults $6.50, children children under 3 free. Drive- The school is also accepting lowed by a soup dinner. Hospital. Adults $6, children (6- 5-12 $3.50 and children under 5 through carry-outs are $6.50 applications for their summer Registration not necessary and 8) $5, children 5 and under free. free. Driver’s Educational Program. there is no cost. Classroom session dates are June Fish fry at St. Adalbert 5-16, from 8 to 11 a.m. The driv- FUNDRAISERS South Bend — An all-you-can- ing portion will be set up for Rosary society sponsors fish fry eat fish fry and salad bar will be June and July. Cost for Luers’ Arcola — The St. Patrick rosary Friday, March 3, from 3:30 to 7 students is $350 (includes road society will have a fish fry on p.m. in the Heritage Center. test), all others $365 (includes Friday, March 10, from 4 to 7 Adults and carry-out $7, children ENJOY LENT with Fish by Ed Fox road test). To register, or for p.m. at the volunteer fire station, 5-12 $3, children under 5 free. more information, call Bishop one mile east of St. Patrick. March Fort Wayne Luers High School, (260) 456- Adults $7.50, seniors 60+ $6.50, Luers Athletic Boosters host fish fry 1 St. Patrick Church 2120 South Harrison Street 1261. children 6-12 $4, children under Fort Wayne — Bishop Luers 3 St. Jude Church State at Randallia 6 free. Athletic Boosters will be having 3 Queen of Angels Church 1500 West State Center for Hospice to preview volun- a fish fry on Friday, March 3, 10 Good Shepherd UMC 4700 Vance Avenue teer opportunities Fish fry at Hessen Cassel from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the South Bend — Volunteers are Fort Wayne — St. Joseph Parish Bishop Luers cafeteria. There 10 St. Joseph Church (Bluffton, Indiana) Mission Critical will be present- will have all-you-can-eat fish will also be the ever popular 17 St. Aloysius Church 14623 Bluffton Road frys on Friday, March 10 and 24, ed on Wednesday, March 15, drive-through service. Adults are 17 St. Rose Church 206 Summit (Monroeville) from 4-7 p.m. Adults $7, chil- $7; seniors $6; children, 11 and from 9 to 10 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. 24 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 10700 Aboite Center Road for adults interested in exploring dren (6-11) $5.50, children 5 and under, $5; and preschool, five volunteer opportunities with The under free. and under free. Price includes 24 Our Lady of Good Hope Church 7215 St. Joe Road Center for Hospice and Palliative fish, slaw, potatoes, rolls, bever- 31 St. Henry Church 2929 East Paulding Road Care. These one-hour programs Lenten fish fry by Ed Fox ages and dessert. This is an all- 31 St. Joseph UMC 6004 Reed Road will offer an overview of the Bluffton — St. Joseph Church you-can-eat affair. numerous volunteer openings at will have a Lenten fish fry on the agency. RSVP to Jackie at Friday, March 10, from 4 to 7 Knights plan fish fry April (574) 243-3100 by March 14 if p.m. in the social hall. Adults $8, Fort Wayne — The Knights of 14 American Legion Post 420 112 East South (Monroeville) you plan to attend. children (6-12) $5.50, children Columbus Council 451, 601 14 Decatur Masons (Decatur, Indiana) under 5 free. Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on DEVOTIONS Friday, March 3, from 5 to 7:30 We’ll see you there! Fox Catering Parish mission planned St. Therese School offers fish dinner p.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 20 years in the 6538 Tillman Road • Fort Wayne Fort Wayne — St. Joseph Hessen Fort Wayne — St. Therese for children 12 and under. Fish, business. Thanks for Cassel will have a parish mission School will host a fish dinner on two sides and beverage are your support! (260) 447-1551 “Come Alive at His Feast” Friday, March 10, from 4:30 to 7 included. 24 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MARCH 5, 2006 Seminarians welcome Father Raymond Balzer, ‘49, to Josephinum

BY DEACON TONY STEINACKER tiful midwinter campus. Of whole lives over to teaching us.” course, the first thing he wanted For the young seminarians, to do was make a visit to the Father Balzer’s words convey COLUMBUS, Ohio — The semi- Blessed Sacrament. After a few both a powerful tribute and a narians from the Diocese of Fort quiet prayers of thanksgiving, wonderful, loving spirit. Wayne-South Bend recently wel- Father Balzer strolled over to Accompanying Father Balzer comed Father Raymond Balzer, admire the recently restored were Father Adam Schmitt, uncle an alumnus of class of 1949, back Stations of the Cross in St. of Deacon Tony Steinacker, and to the Pontifical College Turibius Chapel. “Magnificent, fellow alumnus, Father David Josephinum for a two-day visit. just magnificent!” he said. Ruppert, a member of the Father Balzer started out at the “This is all very wonderful,” Josephinum class of 2005. The Josephinum in 1937 as a fresh- he added. Then it was off to see three priests came to the man in high school. Upon com- his old dorm room, Number 12 Josephinum for a two-day visit pleting his course work in the on the first floor looking west. that ended with an all-school school of theology, Father Balzer Father Balzer commented that Mass that the three concelebrated asked to be assigned to a diocese these rooms on the first floor along with many of the current where he could be of greatest were highly sought after by stu- priests who serve on the faculty assistance. The rector of the dents because they were close as administrators, spiritual direc- Josephinum at that time, Msgr. both to the chapel and the class- tors or professors. Aidan Brandehoff, had served at rooms when running a little late. When it came time to say one time in the Fort Wayne After a short walk, Father goodbye, Father Balzer extended Diocese, and so he offered Father Balzer briefly visited the small words of thanks to Msgr. Paul Balzer an assignment there. seminary cemetery where former Langsfeld, rector of the Looking back upon the deci- faculty who had dedicated their Josephinum, “I am ever grateful sion, Father Balzer recalls that “it lives to Christ and to the forma- for my time as a student here. I was one of the easiest things I tion of future priests are buried. owe so much to the wonderful have ever done because I just Father Balzer had experienced education I received from the placed the whole situation in many of these outstanding priests Josephinum.” front of our Lord and our Blessed as professors or knew of them Msgr. Langsfeld in turn Mother, and I knew they would from his years at the Josephinum. thanked Father Balzer for his take care of me.” “Great men, great men. They kind words as well as his prayer- In a soft, assuring voice, taught us a lot, and not just in the ful support. He also invited Father Balzer adds, “Total trust classroom either.” Father Balzer “back home” any- and confidence in our Lord and Father Balzer related how he time. Father Balzer said he looks our Lady: this is how we are to would be praying his rosary in forward to another visit soon. PROVIDED BY PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM live.” the chapel and he would look up Pictured in front of the Msgr. Joseph Jessing statue is Father Raymond Although things have changed in the choir loft and see one or Balzer, class of ‘49, and seminarians from the diocese of Fort Wayne- since Father Balzer’s days at the two professors praying their South Bend, Gabriel Hernandez, left, and Matt Coonan. After the picture, Josephinum, many memories office or private prayer each two collegians, Dan Yohe and Eric Wolf, sang the Josephinum Alma came flooding back to him as he night. “Such men gave great wit- Mater to Father Balzer as a special gift. surveyed the grounds of the beau- ness to the faith. They gave their