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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76, the leader of a large urban archdiocese in America, was elected the 266th Meet Pope Francis pope and took the name Francis. Enthusiastic welcome He is the first pope in history to come from the Western Hemisphere and the first non-European to be Pages 4-5, 16 elected in almost 1,300 years. The Jesuit was also the first member of his order to be elected pope, and the first member of any religious order to be elected in nearly two centuries. The election March 13 came on the second day of the SANKOFA conclave, on the conclave’s fifth ballot. It was a surpris- ingly quick conclusion to a conclave that began with Day of reflection celebrates many plausible candidates and no clear favorite. Black Catholics The new pope was chosen by at least two-thirds of the 115 cardinals from 48 countries, who cast their ballots in Page 10 secret in the . His election was announced in Latin from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, to a massive crowd under the rain in the square below and millions watching around the Women’s Care Center world. Blessing, dedication of new HABEMUS, PAGE 16 chapel Page 11 HOLY WEEK LITURGIES WITH BISHOP RHOADES All are invited. • Palm Sunday (March 24) —11:30 a.m. Procession and Mass at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne • Chrism Mass (March 25) — 7:30 p.m. at Saint Matthew Cathedral, South Bend • Chrism Mass (March 26) — 7:30 p.m. at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne • Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper (March 28) — 7 p.m. at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne • Good Friday Celebration of the Passion of the Lord (March 29) — 1 p.m. at Saint Matthew Cathedral, South Bend • Easter Vigil in the Holy Night (March

CNS PHOTO/ALESSANDRO BIANCHI, REUTERS 30) — 8:35 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Newly-elected Pope Francis, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of , waves after pray- Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne ing at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in March 14. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC March 24, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Habemus Papam — Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades We have a pope

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Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) Millions awaited with great anticipation (260) 456-2824 the announcement and the appearance Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) of our new pope. I was in a room in the (574) 234-0687 Archbishop Noll Center with many of our Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org diocesan employees and members of the local media. Published weekly except the fourth The excitement grew during the hour Sunday in June, second and fourth of waiting. Finally, the doors opened and weeks in July and August, the first, Cardinal Tauran said the traditional words: third and fifth weeks of September and Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum; habemus JOE ROMIE last week in December by the Diocese Papam. “I announce to you great joy; we Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrates a Mass for the Pope in thanksgiving for the election of Pope of Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. have a Pope.” The crowd in Saint Peter’s Francis on Monday, March 18, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Bishop Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, Square cheered with jubilation as the Rhoades is wearing a chasuble with a St. Francis of Assisi depiction. In his homily, Bishop Rhoades IN 46801. Periodicals postage paid at Cardinal revealed the identity of the new said, “Cardinal Bergoglio’s choice of St. Francis of Assisi as his namesake gave me the greatest joy. Fort Wayne, IN, and additional mailing successor of Saint Peter: Cardinal Jorge Describing the birth of St. Francis, the great Italian poet Dante Alighieri wrote that ‘a sun was office. Mario Bergoglio and his chosen name of born into the world.’ St. Francis was truly a giant of Christian holiness who played a great role POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Francis. And then Pope Francis came out on in the renewal of the Church in his day. He was a living icon of Christ. His ideal in life was ‘to be Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort the balcony for the first time. 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His ideal in ISSN 0891-1533 referring to an ancient testimony given by profound participation in the mystery of the USPS 403630 life was “to be like Jesus, to contemplate Saint Ignatius of Antioch at the beginning cross. That is why it is so important that we Christ in the Gospel, to love him intensely of the second century. The bishop Ignatius, pray for our new Pope, that he will have the and to imitate his virtues” (Benedict XVI). on his way to martyrdom in Rome, referred strength from the Lord to carry the cross In the life and words of Saint Francis, we to the Church in Rome as the community and to fulfill his tremendous responsibilities see the fulfillment of the first Beatitude: that presides over charity. This expresses faithfully and well. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the primacy in that communion of char- On the loggia of Saint Peter’s last the kingdom of heaven.” ity which is the Church, a communion that Wednesday, Pope Francis said to the Many have already noted Pope Francis’ includes the service of authority, the minis- immense throng of people: “pray for me.” simplicity and humility and his love for the try of Saint Peter and his successors. His words were addressed to all of us. So poor. In the first days of his pontificate, When Jesus conferred the primacy on this evening, at this holy Mass, we pray we have also seen his love for the Blessed Saint Peter, he first asked him three times: for Pope Francis. May Jesus, the eternal Mother, traveling across Rome on the first “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Shepherd, bless his Vicar on earth! May morning after his election to pray and place When Peter affirmed his love, our Lord Mary, the Mother of the Church, and Saint flowers at the image of the Blessed Virgin commanded him to feed and tend his sheep. Francis of Assisi intercede for Pope Francis Mary that is venerated in the Basilica of Peter and his successors are empowered by that he may be a good and holy shepherd Saint Mary Major. the Lord to feed the Church with the word after the heart of Christ! March 24, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Pope begins ministry with biblical Public Schedule of symbols, signs of universal ministry Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades • Sunday, March 24, 11:30 a.m. — Palm Sunday Mass, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne BY CINDY WOODEN • Monday, March 25, 7:30 p.m. — Chrism Mass, Saint Matthew Cathedral, South Bend (CNS) — • Tuesday, March 26, 7:30 p.m. — Chrism Mass, Cathedral of Although attempts were made the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne to simplify the ceremony, Pope • Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m. — Holy Thursday Mass of the Francis officially inaugurated his Lord’s Supper, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort ministry as pope and bishop of Wayne Rome in a liturgy filled with bib- • Friday, March 29, 1 p.m. — Good Friday Celebration of the lical symbolism and signs of the Lord’s Passion, Saint Matthew Cathedral, South Bend universality of his mission. • Saturday, March 30, 8:35 p.m. — Easter Vigil Mass, But before the solemn rites Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne began March 19, Pope Francis — known for choosing public transport over chauffeur-driven limousines Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious — took his first spin in the popemo- Liberty Holy Hour bile, blessing the tens of thousands of people who arrived in St. Peter’s Square as early as 4 a.m. to pray • First Friday, April 5, at St. Patrick, South Bend, 12:45-3 p.m. with him. He waved and, at one • St. Charles Borromeo , 4916 Trier Rd, Fort point, gave a thumbs up to the faith- Wayne, has holy hours all Fridays from 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the ful. He also kissed three babies held chapel. up to him by the chief of Vatican • St. Gaspar del Bufalo Church, Rome City, has 15 minutes security, Domenico Gianni, and of Eucharistic Adoration after all three weekend Masses during other officers. Lent with Confessions heard at that time as well. They pray for But he climbed out of the open the intentions related to the U.S. Bishop’s Call to Prayer for Life, jeep used as a to kiss a Marriage and Religious Liberty. severely disabled man. • Queen of Peace Parish, Mishawaka, has Adoration and Before entering St. Peter’s Exposition every Saturday from 3:30-5 p.m., prior to Mass at 5:30 Square, he addressed by satellite p.m. They dedicate this time in honor of private prayer for the Call thousands of his fellow Argentines to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty. gathered in Plaza de Mayo in • St. Patrick, Walkerton, will host Adoration from 8:45 a.m. to , where he had been 6:30 p.m. on April 4, for the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and archbishop before his election as Religious Liberty. pope. He thanked the people for their prayers and told them: “I have a favor to ask. I want to ask that we all walk together, caring for Without faith in Christ, CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING one another ... caring for life. Care Pope Francis elevates the chalice as he celebrates the Eucharist during for the family, care for nature, care his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican March 19. Also for children, care for the aged. Let Church is just ‘pitiful NGO’ pictured from front are Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College there be no hatred, no fighting, put of Cardinals; Cardinal Antonios Naguib, the Coptic Catholic patriarch aside envy and don’t gossip about in Italian without a written text or anyone.” of Alexandria, Egypt; and Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, president of the BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA for Interreligious Dialogue. notes, Pope Francis spoke about As the Mass began, tens of thou- three important kinds of move- sands of pilgrims, faithful and tour- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — ment that he said appeared in the ists continued to arrive, filling St. Without faith in Christ’s sacrifice Scripture readings at the Mass: Peter’s Square and crowding around on the cross, the Church is noth- walking, building and confessing. the large video screens placed along ing more than a “pitiful NGO,” “Our life is a path,” he said. the boulevard leading to the square. Pope Francis said in his first “When we stop, the thing doesn’t By the time of Communion, the homily as pope. go.” He said Catholics must “walk Vatican said there were between “When one does not confess always, in the presence of the Lord, 150,000 and 200,000 people pres- Christ,” he said, “one confesses the in the light of the Lord, seeking to ent. worldliness of the devil.” live with that blamelessness that In his homily, Pope Francis The pope spoke at Mass March God asks of Abraham in his prom- asked prayers that he would be 14 in the Sistine Chapel, site of the ise.” able to protect the Church like St. conclave that had elected him the “Build with living stones, anoint- Joseph protected Mary and Jesus, previous day. Pope Francis concel- ed by the Holy Spirit,” the pope “discreetly, humbly and silently, but ebrated the Mass with the 114 other said. “Confess Jesus. If we don’t do with an unfailing presence and utter cardinal electors who had taken part that, we will be a pitiful NGO (non- fidelity, even when he finds it hard in the conclave. governmental organization).” to understand.” Following the cardinal electors He also compared building with- He said in the Gospels, St. in a procession, all of them wearing out faith to sand castles children Joseph “can look at things realisti- CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING gold vestments to signify joy, the construct on the beach, which are cally, he is in touch with his sur- Pope Francis greets the crowd in St. Peter’s Square before celebrating his pope entered the chapel as a choir washed away by the next tide. roundings, he can make truly wise inaugural Mass at the Vatican March 19. sang in Latin a verse from Mt 16:18, “To walk, build and confess decisions.” which begins “tu es petrus” (you are without the cross means that we But more than anything, he said, Peter). are not true disciples of the Lord,” the Church’s patron saint teaches the Sistine Chapel March 13, Pope sor as head of the Church and was In one of the first signs of change he said. “We must confess the one Christians that the core concern of Francis received important symbols joined there by the heads of the from the previous pontificate, Pope cross, and in that way we will be a their lives must be Christ. of his office just before the inau- Eastern Catholic Churches. Francis celebrated Mass at a tem- true Church. “Let us protect Christ in our guration Mass — the Book of the Processing behind the Eastern porary altar that allowed him to “I would like that all of us, fol- lives, so that we can protect others, Gospels, the ring of the fisherman, church leaders and the cardinals, face the rest of the congregation. In lowing these days of grace, have the so that we can protect creation,” St. Peter, and the , a woolen Pope Francis — wearing a simple, recent years, Pope Benedict XVI courage — the very courage — to Pope Francis said. band worn around the shoulders to mostly white chasuble and his black had celebrated Mass in the Sistine walk in the presence of the Lord, He called for special efforts to evoke a shepherd carrying a sheep. shoes — came out into St. Peter’s Chapel at an altar fixed to the wall with the cross of the Lord,” the protect “God’s plan inscribed in With members of the College of Square while the choir chanted a under Michelangelo’s fresco of the pope said in conclusion; “to build nature” and to protect one another, Cardinals dressed in gold gathered special litany to Christ the King. Last Judgment. the Church in the blood of the Lord, especially children, the aged, the before the main altar in St. Peter’s French Cardinal Jean-Louis The new pope also delivered his which is spilled on the cross; and to poor and the sick. Basilica and brass players sounding Tauran, who had announced Pope homily standing at a lectern, not seat- confess the only glory, Christ cruci- Although according to Church a fanfare, the rites began at the tomb ed, as his predecessor usually did. fied. And in that way the Church law he officially became pope the of St. Peter. Pope Francis venerated Preaching for seven minutes will move ahead.” minute he accepted his election in the mortal remains of his predeces- FRANCIS, PAGE 5 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC March 24, 2013 Pope Francis explains why he chose St. Francis of Assisi’s name

spiritual one.” also asked them to continue trying BY CINDY WOODEN Pope Francis told reporters it “to discover the true nature of the was the Holy Spirit who led Pope Church and its journey through the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI to resign, and it was world, with its virtues as well as its Francis said that “as things got the Holy Spirit who guided the sins.” dangerous” in the conclave voting, conclave. Communications, he said, he was sitting next to his “great The pope acknowledged how requires study, preparation and a friend,” Brazilian Cardinal Claudio difficult it is for many media to special attention “to truth, goodness Hummes “who comforted me.” cover the Church as a spiritual, and beauty,” which is something When the former Cardinal Jorge rather than a political institution, the Church has in common with Mario Bergoglio went over the 77 and he offered journalism. votes needed to become pope, he special thanks He ended said, Cardinal Hummes “hugged “to those who his talk by tell- me, kissed me and said, ‘Don’t for- were able to “Among them, one is ing reporters get the poor.’” observe and he hoped they Pope Francis told thousands of recount these would grow in journalists March 16 that he took events in the chosen to serve as his vicar their knowledge to heart the words of his friend and story of the of “the Gospel chose to be called after St. Francis Church from on earth. But Christ is the of Jesus Christ of Assisi, “the man of poverty, the the most correct and the reality man of peace, the man who loves perspective in of the Church. and protects creation,” the same which they must center, the focal point.” I entrust you to created world “with which we be read, that of the protection don’t have such a good relation- faith.” of the Blessed The Church, Virgin Mary, ship.” POPE FRANCIS “How I would like a Church he said, “is the star of the New that is poor and that is for the people of God, Evangelization.” poor,” he told the more than 5,000 the holy people After per- media representatives who came of God, because sonally greet- from around the world for the con- it is journey- ing dozens of clave and his election. ing toward an journalists and Pope Francis also said some encounter with Jesus Christ.” representatives of the Vatican had suggested jokingly that he, a No one can understand the press office, the Pontifical Council Jesuit, should have taken the name Church without understanding its for Social Communications, the Clement XV “to get even with spiritual purpose, he said. Vatican newspaper and Vatican Clement XIV, who suppressed the “Christ is the pastor of the Radio, the pope came back to the ” in the 1700s. Church, but his presence passes microphone. The pope told the media, through the freedom of human “I know that many of you are “You’ve really been working, beings,” he said. “Among them, not Catholic or are not believers, haven’t you.” one is chosen to serve as his vicar so I impart my heartfelt blessing CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO While the Church includes a on earth. But Christ is the center, to each of you silently, respecting Pope Francis greets a man with a guide dog as he conducts a general large institution with centuries of the focal point.” your consciences, but knowing that history, he said, “the Church does Thanking the reporters again for each of you is a child of God. May audience in the Paul VI hall for members of the media at the Vatican not have a political nature, but a all their hard work, Pope Francis God bless you,” he said. March 16. U.S. cardinals describe Pope Francis as ideal choice for modern times

BY CAROL ZIMMERMANN Both U.S cardinals said the the crowd by saying good eve- pope’s style was particularly ning in Italian, which he said obvious in the way he greeted the “pushed aside all formality.” VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Two massive crowd assembled in St. He noted that Pope Francis has U.S. cardinals described Pope Peter’s Square when he was first “firmness in faith and gentleness Francis as an ideal choice to lead announced. in dealing with people.” the Church in the modern world. Cardinal Dolan said it was “Isn’t that what we look for in “He is the perfect choice for “magnificent” when the pope a bishop?” he said. this moment in the Church,” said asked everyone in the square to The cardinal said he worked Washington Cardinal Donald W. pray in silence for him and the with Cardinal Bergoglio on a Wuerl March 14. whole square was completely synod council and found the then- New York Cardinal Timothy hushed. He also loved how the cardinal to be “mild mannered, M. Dolan of New York, presi- pope led everyone in praying the soft spoken and clear in thought.” dent of the U.S. Conference of Our Father, the Hail Mary and He said he enjoyed working with Catholic Bishops, told reporters the Glory Be, saying that was him because of his “great clarity” March 13 that the pope met all of similar to something a father, a and also the pastoral experience the cardinals’ qualifications. good teacher or a good catechist he brought to discussions. He said they wanted to would do. He said the former archbishop “choose the right man” who He said another aspect of the of Buenos Aires had not been would be “a man of God, a man pope’s personality was revealed afraid to speak up on issues of good pastoral governance, with CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO right before the pope was sup- defending the Church’s “counter- a sense of the Church universal Pope Francis meets with the in the Vatican’s posed to appear to the crowds. cultural message.” and a good communicator.” Clementine Hall March 15. Young people need the wisdom and knowl- Many people inside the apostolic He also said it was significant “He fills those bills,” he said. edge of older people, whose insight is like “fine wine that gets better palace wanted to speak with him that the pope chose the name He also said the pope’s nation- with age,” he told the cardinals. first, but the pope had heard that Francis, pointing out that St. ality is a plus. it had been raining and said he Francis was “not a mild retiring “Where he comes from is Cardinal Wuerl said the Mario Bergoglio of Buenos should go to the balcony first person. He was demanding of gravy, and we got a lot of good pope’s style reflects the Church’s Aires, Argentina, had been “an because he didn’t want to keep himself and others ... but he did gravy with a man coming now emphasis on New Evangelization, active presence” among Catholics the people waiting. it in such a way that you couldn’t from Latin America. You talk “inviting people to take a look in his archdiocese, often making “That’s a very spontane- help but love him.” about a booster shot to the again at the Church’s Gospel parish visits and attending Church ously, gracious remark to make,” Church in the Americas. This is message.” events. the cardinal told reporters at going to be a real blessing.” “His invitation is not just by “He does this as pastor of the Pontifical North American The cardinals noted that the College. words but by personal witness,” souls,” he added, pointing out Contributing to this story pope has a style that will appeal he added, pointing out that the that this will “be a hallmark of Cardinal Wuerl appreciated was Carol to many Catholics. new pope, former Cardinal Jorge his pontificate.” that the pope immediately greeted Glatz. March 24, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5

At first Angelus, Pope Francis says God never tires of forgiving

BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA you know — my family origins lie.” Earlier that morning, Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Citing Church of St. Anne inside Vatican a distinguished German theologian City, where his homily also treated and an anonymous elderly penitent the subject of divine mercy. from Argentina, Pope Francis told “Jesus likes us to tell him even an overflow crowd in St. Peter’s our worst sins, the pope said. “He Square never to despair of God’s forgets; He has a special ability to mercy to sinners. forget.” “The Lord never tires of forgiv- At the end of Mass, Pope Francis ing,” the pope said March 17, before drew attention to the presence of leading his listeners in praying the Father Gonzalo Aemilius, founder midday Angelus. “It is we who tire of the Liceo Jubilar Juan Pablo of asking for forgiveness.” II, a high school in Montevideo, Pope Francis, who was elected Uruguay. He described the priest March 13, spoke from his window as one “who has long worked with in the for the first street kids, with drug addicts. He time. Despite gray skies, a crowd opened a school for them, he has easily numbering 150,000 turned done so much to make them know out to see the pope for his first Jesus.” scheduled appearance in St. Peter’s Afterward, outside the church, Square since the night of his elec- the pope personally greeted each of tion. the approximately 200 members of He opened with an expression of the congregation, then walked over what has already become his trade- to the nearby St. Anne’s Gate and mark informality, greeting listeners greeted members of a crowd that with a simple “buongiorno!” had formed on the other side of the Commenting on the day’s boundary separating Vatican from Gospel reading (Jn 8:1-11), Pope Italian territory. CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Francis noted that Jesus addresses a He also sent his first official Pope Francis greets a boy after celebrating Mass at St. Anne’s Parish within the Vatican March 17. The new pope woman caught in adultery, not with Tweet from @pontifex: “Dear words of scorn or condemnation, greeted every person leaving the small church and then walked over to meet people waiting around St. Anne’s friends, I thank you from my heart “but only words of love, of mercy, Gate. and I ask you to continue to pray for which invite her to conversion: me. Pope Francis.” ‘Neither do I condemn you. Go, and mercy makes the world less cold from now on do not sin any more.’” and more just.” the of Peter the fisherman,” Etchmiadzin, patriarch of the Pope Francis referred to a book The Argentine pope also recalled Cardinal Sodano told the pope he Armenian Apostolic Church, also on the subject of mercy by German an encounter more than 20 years FRANCIS was called, as bishop of Rome, to attended the Mass along with del- Cardinal Walter Kasper, retired ago with an elderly woman in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 preside over the Church with char- egations from 12 other Orthodox president of the Pontifical Council Buenos Aires, who told him: “If the ity. He prayed the pope would have and Oriental Orthodox churches, 10 for Promoting Christian Unity, Lord did not forgive all, the world “the gentleness and strength to Anglican and Protestant communi- whom he described as a “superb would not exist.” Francis’ election to the world six preserve, through your ministry, all ties and three international Christian theologian.” Pope Francis said he had wanted those who believe in Christ in unity organizations, including the World “But don’t think I’m advertising to ask her if she had studied at Rome’s days earlier, placed the pallium, which had been worn by Pope and fellowship.” Council of Churches. my cardinals’ books. That’s not it,” prestigious Pontifical Gregorian Six cardinals, representing the After the Lord’s prayer, Pope the pope said in the sort of spontane- University, because her words reflect- Benedict XVI, around the new pope’s neck. The retired pope did entire College of Cardinals, publicly Francis exchanged a sign of peace ous aside that listeners have already ed the “wisdom that comes from the pledged obedience to the pope. with Patriarch Bartholomew and to come expect from him. Holy Spirit: interior wisdom regarding not attend the Mass. “The Good Shepherd charged While many Christians acknowl- with Catholicos Karekin. “This book has done me so the mercy of God.” edge the special role of the bishop The Chief Rabbinate of Israel, much good,” Pope Francis said, Following the Angelus, the Peter to feed his lambs and his sheep; today you succeed him as the of Rome as the one who presides the Jewish community of Rome and apparently referring to a work pub- pope offered a particular greeting over the entire Christian community several international Jewish orga- lished in 2012 under the German to Romans and other Italians, not- bishop of this Church to which he and the Apostle Paul were fathers in in love, the way the papacy has nizations sent representatives to the “Barmherzigkeit” (Mercy). ing that he had chosen for his papal been exercised over the centuries is ceremony, as did Muslim, Buddhist, “Cardinal Kasper said that to name that of St. Francis of Assisi, faith,” Cardinal Tauran said. Italian Cardinal Angelo Sodano, one of the key factors in the ongo- Sikh, Jain and Hindu communities feel mercy, this word changes which he said “reinforces my spiri- ing division of Christians. and organizations. everything,” the pope said. “A little tual tie with this land, where — as dean of the College of Cardinals, presented Pope Francis with the For the first time since the Also present were representa- fisherman’s ring, a gold-plated sil- Great Schism of 1054 split the tives of 132 governments, led by the ver band featuring St. Peter holding main Christian community into presidents of and Argentina, Your MoneY Should Work keys, a reminder that Jesus told St. East and West, the ecumenical the reigning royals of six countries Peter: “I will give you the keys to patriarch attended the installation — including Belgium’s king and aS hard aS You do! the kingdom of heaven. Whatever Mass. 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INDIANAPOLIS — Education you a secret. If you don’t succeed at reformers rocked the Statehouse school, it’s going to be very tough in Indianapolis at a March 11, to succeed in life. … So it’s very INDIANA rally. important that you take advantage of Music pounded. Students per- the opportunity. CATHOLIC formed. Gov. Mike Pence and law- “Indiana is at the forefront of makers revved-up a crowd of over change in the educational paradigm. CONFERENCE 2,000 rally participants — mostly I’m here to take notes, to pay hom- students, who chanted, “Ed Reform age and give you guys congratula- BRIGID CURTIS AYER Rocks!” tions for all the great work you have Keynote speaker, former Indiana done as legislators, parents, teachers, Pacer, Jalen Rose, engaged an as students. I want to take this back have 9,400 folks make that decision already pumped crowd saying, “I to the state of Michigan,” said Rose. this year to be in a school of their know you guys have seen a lot of “It is unfortunate that in our choice.” YouTube videos, with the music society that the education you get is Mike Obergfell, a social studies that plays something called the based on the zip code you live in. … teacher from Bishop Dwenger High ‘Harlem Shake,’ right? So for fun, I ask you to do one thing. You may School, Fort Wayne, who brought PROVIDED BY THE INDIANA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE because I like to make education think you have only one voice, but 17 students and two teachers to the Gov. Mike Pence with First Lady Karen Pence revs-up rally participants fun, … I want us to break out into collectively that voice is very huge,” rally, said, “We came to show our when he says, “Ed reform does rock in Indiana” at a March 11, Education something we’re gonna call the said Rose. “How do you get your support for education reform and ‘Education Shake.’” voices heard? Don’t ask … demand how it has benefited our students. reform rally at the Statehouse. The rally drew over 2,000 participants At the count of three, an ignited quality schools.” We should stand and support good from across the state. crowd instinctively whipped-out Gov. Mike Pence revved-up the things like the expansion of educa- cell phones to video him, Rose crowd saying, “Welcome to your tional opportunities” especially for Gene Koch, a seventh grade to school choice vouchers. To brought down the house doing the Statehouse. We are here to stand those with limited means. teacher of Lutheran South Unity become law, the Indiana Senate “Education Shake.” with these beautiful children with “Parents have a duty and right School in Fort Wayne, who brought must also approve the bill. The Rose, who started a charter these colleagues in the General to educate their children in schools a group of 45 students to the rally Senate is expected to consider the school in his hometown of Detroit, Assembly with all of you today. they feel best meets their needs — said, “I love this. It is such a positive proposal before the end of March. gave a “shout out” to parents thank- Education reform does rock in that includes Catholic schools,” feeling that kids and their parents ing them. Rose told students, “There Indiana. … We know we have made Obergfell said. “It’s pretty hard not have a choice in education. It is nice are people in our country that don’t progress, but for the sake of the to be energized when you’re sur- to see that Indiana is really pushing have people that love them. They kids we are going to demand great rounded by 2,000 kids! I think it for more reforms.” don’t have people waking them up, schools in every community serving sent a good message to our legisla- Lindsey Brown, executive direc- Web Resources taking them to school in the morn- every child in the state of Indiana.” tors.” tor of School Choice Indiana, who ing or patting them on the back Senate President Pro Tem David Bishop Dwenger High School helped organize the event, said Indiana Catholic Conference and telling them that it’s gonna be C. Long (R-Fort Wayne) told rally has 39 students who are using a the goal of the rally was to “show www.indianacc.org okay,” he said. “I had a great mom, participants that “school choice cre- choice scholarship, which is approx- lawmakers our appreciation for the and a support group and it means a ates competition,” which “creates imately 3.8 percent of the student reforms they have made,” and “cel- To explore the ICC’s elec- lot to young men and young women better schools.” body. ebrate” all the successes, and “an tronic public policy tool and join today. So, thank you parents!” House Speaker Brian Bosma Mike Pepa, a teacher’s assistant opportunity for the students to learn the ICC legislative network go to Rose gave a “shout out” to teach- (R-Indianapolis) said, “This is more from the Charter School of the about the legislative process.” the ICC Web page at www.indi- ers calling them the “most important fun and energy in this building than Dunes in Gary said he loved the Last month, the Indiana House anacc.org and click “Legislative people.” Saying teachers had to be I’ve seen for 30 years. In 2011, “energy and enthusiasm” of the passed a proposal to expand access Action Center.” not only “educators,” but “counsel- when we were successful in getting rally. Pepa called the event a “great ors and babysitters.” choice legislation passed, I don’t learning experience” for the group He told students, “I’m gonna tell think any of us knew that we would of students he brought to the rally. 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PHJC Ministry Center dren under age 10. Group discounts are available. Doors will open 30 changes name minutes before show time for gen- eral seating. DONALDSON — The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Around the Diocese Applications being Ministry Center will now be called The Center at Donaldson. The accepted for Providence Poor Handmaid Leadership decid- ed to simplify the name that refers Associates to all of their ministries located in HELMKE HONORED WITH ‘FATHER TOM O’CONNOR SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS Donaldson. — The Sisters of Providence of Saint Ninety years ago the Poor LIGHT OF CHRIST AWARD’ Mary-of-the-Woods are currently Handmaids moved from Fort accepting applications from persons Wayne to Donaldson and built a Paul Helmke received the 2013 interested in becoming Providence new motherhouse. Over the years, Father Tom O’Connor Light of Associates for the 2013-2014 year. a variety of ministries developed Providence Associates are at and from the motherhouse Christ Award at a noon ceremony women and men (at least 18 years offering intergenerational living March 13 at St. Mary Catholic of age) of diverse faith traditions and learning opportunities. who seek a formal relationship with These opportunities include Church, Fort Wayne. Msgr. Robert the Sisters of Providence. They may Earthworks’ summer camps Schulte, vicar general and chancel- have known the sisters for a long where children have fun while time or have just recently heard about learning to care for the environ- lor of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- the sisters. Associates are drawn to ment, Ancilla College classes for this relationship with the Sisters of people of all ages, beautiful state South Bend, along with Andrea S. Providence for many reasons, but of the art facilities at Lindenwood Thomas, chairperson of the event, primarily, they wish to deepen their Retreat and Conference Center, spiritual life and they see themselves used by retreatants from around presented the award. Helmke, as being called to respond to the the world. who is professor of practice at Providence vision through their own At The Center at Donaldson, particular way of life. visitors can also purchase natural Indiana University’s School of There are a number of ways beef from Ancilla Beef and Grain Public and Environmental Affairs for associates to participate in the Farm, and loved ones are cared for life and mission of the Sisters of at Catherine Kasper Life Center, in Bloomington, was mayor of Providence. the only faith-based Continuing Fort Wayne from 1988-2000, and As the associate becomes more Care Retirement Community in familiar with the mission of the con- Marshall County. The MoonTree served as president and CEO of gregation through the period of dis- Studios, the newest of the min- the Brady Campaign to Stop Gun cernment and reflection, she or he istries, presents a variety of art will discuss participation with the experiences. Violence from 2006-2011. He was companion and the director. Some selected by the committee for his suggested ways for associates to USF announces new dance participate in the life and mission degrees through Fort leadership in public policy and are mutual and intentional prayer; nonviolence. Sponsored by St. appropriate community gatherings, Wayne Ballet collaboration reflection and prayer groups; Sisters Mary Parish and the diocese, the of Providence retreats and spiritual FORT WAYNE — The University award was created seven years ago enrichment programs; social justice of Saint Francis (USF) has col- activities; eco-justice projects; and/ laborated with the Fort Wayne in memory of Father Thomas P. or other Sisters of Providence min- Ballet to offer four-year and two- O’Connor. Msgr. Robert Schulte istries. year programs in dance through Participation as an associate is the university’s Fort Wayne Ballet and Andrea Thomas present Paul an individual’s response to the call Conservatory at the University of depending on one’s particular gifts, Saint Francis. It is the region’s Helmke, left, the 2013 award. PHOTO BY VINCE LABARBERA interest and ability. The associate only four-year degree of its type. makes a commitment for one year. The bachelor of fine arts in Applications for the next fiscal year dance and associate of arts in of the dance professional and the Participants of Dance Marathon ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ will be accepted through June 30. dance will prepare students for academic environment of a small raise most of the funds through spon- For those who would like to know professional dance careers while private, Midwestern institution to sors by pledging to stay on their feet planned as USF spring play more about Providence Associates, delivering a sound liberal arts core give students a full and balanced for 12 hours and through local busi- FORT WAYNE — The School contact Debbie Dillow, assistant curriculum for a well-rounded collegiate experience. ness support. Saint Mary’s students, director of Providence Associates, education. The degrees feature as well as University of Notre Dame of Creative Arts (SOCA) at the University of Saint Francis will at (317) 994-6821 or visit www. study of a full range of dance Student-led dance and Holy Cross College students, ProvidenceAssociates.org. styles — classical ballet, contem- take part. Throughout the event, local stage “To Kill a Mockingbird,” marathon to raise funds directed by Brad Beauchamp, on porary dance, jazz, tap, character Riley families will stop by, some- Retreat planned for and repertoire — along with dance for Riley Hospital times sharing their stories. Fridays through Sundays, April 5-7 history and theory, pedagogy and The marathon is the big finish after and 12-14, at the USF Performing persons with disabilities choreography. The dance tech- NOTRE DAME — The eighth a year of fundraisers. This year Saint Arts Center, 431 W. Berry St., Fort in Fort Wayne nique core, supplemented by an annual Saint Mary’s College Dance Mary’s students organized a concert, Wayne. Friday and Saturday shows are intense curriculum, positions stu- Marathon will kick off at noon on a 5K run/walk, coupon book and FORT WAYNE — St. Vincent de at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows are at dents to perform in a professional Saturday, March 23, in the Angela apparel sales, and Give Back Nights Paul Catholic Church in Fort Wayne 2 p.m. dance company, attend graduate Athletic Facility. The 12-hour stu- at local restaurants where a percent- is sponsoring a spring retreat, “God’s The dramatization of Harper school in dance, teach in a public dent-led event raises funds for Riley age of sales benefit Riley. There are Good Earth,” for persons with dis- Lee’s book provides a compelling or private dance school or choreo- Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, also mini-marathons held by students abilities on Saturday, April 13, from look at justice and the human spirit, graph. where sick children from around the at local high schools including Marian 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the St Vincent as told through the eyes of a young Dance courses will be held at state find care. High School and Bremen High Spiritual Center. It will be a day girl learning the ambiguities and the new facilities of Fort Wayne The community is invited to School. The totals from all of these filled with learning, singing and realities of adulthood. Ballet at Auer Arts Center. Fort attend the marathon, which will fea- fundraisers are rolled into the Dance growing in the Lord, as well as some The stage play invites the view- Wayne Ballet instructors will be ture music, games, crafts, and other Marathon total, which is announced surprises. Lunch will be provided er to look honestly at our nation’s the faculty members. entertainment. Monetary donations at the end of the night. and the retreat is free; however, in past and our moral responsibility Academic courses will be taken are encouraged. About 300 people The marathon supports the order to ensure a spot, organizers to each other, while examining the in the USF School of Creative are expected to come to the mara- General Benefit Fund, which funds request that registrations be mailed fundamental lessons of compassion, Arts (SOCA), a creative, collabor- thon and party their socks off for the areas of the hospital that have the or called in no later than Monday, justice, integrity and courage. The ative learning environment known cause. Dance Marathon falls on the greatest need. Since Saint Mary’s stu- April 8. Registration forms are avail- universality of the message makes it for highly competent graduates in same weekend as Lil Sib’s Weekend, dents brought Dance Marathon to the able by calling the church office at relevant across generations. a broad spectrum of media, arts giving the siblings of Saint Mary’s school in 2006, they have raised more (260) 489-3537, by email at dschuer- Admission is $15 for the general and business professions. The pro- students a chance to learn about the than $460,000 for Riley Hospital. [email protected], or by visiting the public and $12 for seniors and chil- gram will provide the studio rigor cause and participate in the fun. parish website at www.saintv.org. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC March 24, 2013 Pueri Cantores choir welcomes Pope Francis

build my Church, and I will give you BY TESS STEFFEN the keys to the kingdom of heaven.’” “Jesus is commissioning Peter to NOTRE DAME — Welcoming Pope tend the sheep and be the representa- Francis, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades tive of Jesus, otherwise known as the celebrated his first public Mass for vicar,” Bishop Rhoades said. “Now the pope with the musical accompani- in the Church the pope is the vicar of ment of the Pueri Cantores (“young Christ.” choristers”) choir. The Mass served as “And now Pope Francis is num- a means to offer thanksgiving for the ber 266,” Bishop Rhoades said. election and to pray for the ministry “They all have the same job that of the new successor of St. Peter, the Peter had, to feed the sheep with first pope. the Word of God, the Truth of the About 400 youth singers from the Gospel. I’m sure Francis will be a Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend great teacher and will do a good job participated in the special choral of feeding and guiding us. It’s so Mass in the Basilica of the Sacred important to have a leader so that we Heart at the University of Notre have unity in the Church.” Dame on Friday, March 15. “There are 1.2 billion Catholics Ranging from age 10 through in the world,” he continued. “We are high school, all the Pueri Cantores kept together because Jesus gave us singers are students who attend a leader. In receiving Jesus, the Body Catholic schools or who are home- of Christ, we show our expression of schooled in the diocese. Participants unity and we become one body.” gain an appreciation for a classical “We pray that Pope Francis will repertoire of sacred music spanning be a faithful vicar, and like St. Peter, 1,500 years — from Gregorian chant, his heart will be filled with the love to the Renaissance, to masterworks of Christ,” Bishop Rhoades said. of the 20th century. “May the Lord Jesus Christ give Pope Paul French, music director of Francis His abundant love and grace.” the esteemed William Ferris Chorale Attending the Mass was Jan and also music director at Our Lady Schmidt, executive director of the of Mount Carmel Parish in Chicago, American Federation Pueri Cantores. conducted the choir. She explained that the U.S. has the At the beginning of Mass, Bishop third largest number of members Rhoades greeted the congregation say- in the world. The Diocese of Fort ing, “What a great joy it is to gather Wayne-South Bend has the largest here in the beautiful Basilica of the choir in the U.S. Sacred Heart, here at the University According to Schmidt, “Pueri of Notre Dame for this Pueri Cantores Cantores is all about the kids and their Mass to give praise to God in song. leadership in the Church. It’s a way St. Augustine said that he who sings they can lead as kids. The hope and PHOTOS BY JOE ROMIE prays twice, so today during this belief is that they will carry this sacred Mass, we’re praying twice.” music with them their whole life.” In his homily, Bishop Rhoades “This choir brings to the Church a said, “I love celebrating Mass here in higher level of sacred music and lit- the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The urgy blended with the spoken word.” Mass I celebrate with you here every Schmidt said. “Having the choral year, the children and young people festival in a Cathedral or Basilica is of the diocese, who sing so beauti- also an opportunity many children fully, is my favorite. I can’t think of rarely get.” a better congregation that I’d like to And the children love the oppor- be with than the young people of the tunity. Lauren Salela, a sixth grader diocese to celebrate my first Mass for from St. Pius X, Granger, said, “The the new pope.” church is pretty and it’s so cool to sing Bishop Rhoades commented that in four parts with so many people. The the College of Cardinals surprised whole experience is amazing.” the whole world by the man they Her friend Kassidy Meiszberg announced would be the new pope. said, “It’s an honor to be picked as He asked the children about the one of the singers.” Darcy Williams, three “firsts” of the new pope. Hands a fifth grader from Huntington shot up in the air and the correct Catholic, said, “The rehearsal is chal- answers were that the pope is the lenging but I’m sure the Mass will first Francis, that he is the first Jesuit, be great. Everything has been cool and that he is the first pope from the so far.” Americas. Bishop Luers’ parent Jenny Bishop Rhoades illustrated the Andorfer observed that for the importance of this, explaining that children “it’s a grueling day, and the first missionaries came here about challenging music especially for the 525 years ago, and now finally we young kids, but when it all comes have a bishop of Rome from the together in the Mass, it’s emotional, Americas. beautiful and moving.” He said, “I chose the Gospel This event was sponsored by The today because it’s one you can American Federation Pueri Cantores. choose for the election of a new pope Pueri Cantores (which is Latin for and it’s one of my favorites. It took “young choristers” or “young sing- place after the Resurrection, and ers”) is the official children’s choral Jesus was on the shore of Galilee and organization of the Catholic Church, had a charcoal fire. He asked Peter founded internationally in 1944 and ‘Do you love me?’ three times in this started in the United States in 1953. Gospel, and Peter said ‘yes’ three Currently, there are 250-300 U.S. times. Jesus was really giving Peter a choirs with membership from 72 great mission. Jesus promised Peter, Catholic dioceses. For more informa- ‘You are my rock on which I will tion go to www.pcchoirs.org. March 24, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9

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10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC March 24, 2013 Joy, peace, anticipation for Easter fill SANKOFA participants

BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY come this far by faith. Don’t be discouraged when trouble’s in your life. He’ll bear your burdens and SOUTH BEND — Everyone who remove all misery and strife.” The attended the SANKOFA day of chorus and part of the verse are reflection on Saturday, March 16, from lyrics by Albert A. Goodson, went away with a feeling of peace, and they inspired the theme of the joy and anticipation for Easter SANKOFA, “Be Not Discouraged, Sunday and beyond. We’ve Come This Far By Faith!” “We are all going through The first keynote speaker, the troubles in our lives, but we know ever-smiling and dynamic young and are very encouraged that God black priest Father Chris Rhodes of will help us through it,” said Tania Louisville, Ky., brought laughter Wilson, a high school member of St. and sometimes thought-provoking Augustine’s Parish. reflection to the room with the story “We should not doubt that He of his journey into the priesthood has our back,” noted Gabriell Jones, in his address, “A Call to Holiness: also a member Black Catholic Father Chris Rhodes from PHOTOS BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY of the parish and Faith and Louisville, Ky., asked members of Starting off the conference on a moving start, participants filed into the a Marian High Vocations.” the audience to share what they School student “Don’t be afraid to give The talk was conference center at the church following Annie Tardy of St. Augustine, thought faith meant as part of his who was one of followed by South Bend, on tambourine and James Riley on the African drum from talk on “A Call to Holiness: Black 45 people of all the celebratory St. Matthew Cathedral moving with the music. Catholic Faith and Vocations.” ages who attend- your children the vision. performance Answering him was Tiana Wilson, ed the conference from the Indiana a high school student member it means to them to be black and spoke of always going to Jesus, no at St. Augustine Accentuate the positives University of St. Augustine Parish, South Parish in South South Bend Catholic. matter what time of day no matter Bend, while sitting next to her Bend. dance group that “What is faith?” he asked to what happened in life that brought The day of you want them to see.” included African all after showing the video, which audience members to sing along, “In were, from left, Tania Wilson and reflection began drumming. brought different answers from the the morning when I rise, give me Gabriell Jones. with an inspir- “Faith is a group. Jesus.” ing drum and FATHER CHRIS RHODES part of your life “Faith is a community experi- Father Rhodes didn’t become unevangelized; to make disciples of tambourine everyday. In ence. Faith was a community expe- a priest until later in life, fighting the ‘non-disciples.’” procession to the Scripture, we rience (there, in video),” said Tania the call the whole way, finally suc- “Overall we are doing a good job main conference hear that faith is Wilson, a high school student. cumbing to the voice that came of that,” Summers said. “However, room led by tam- the substance of “Faith is obviously universal,” through loud and clear during a visit many of our African-American bourine player things unseen. said Cheryl Ashe. to Kroger one day when a woman children in our Catholic schools are Annie Tardy of Faith allows Recalling how he was not a thought he was someone else and caught in the middle between sur- St. Augustine Church and African you to imagine something greater,” Catholic from the start but was kept yelling the words, “Pastor, viving and thriving. Someone (yes- drum leader James Riley from St. Father Rhodes said. inspired by his grandmother’s daily Pastor!” terday) said we are getting minority Matthew Cathedral Parish. The He presented a video on You- walk of faith, Father Rhodes shared Bringing laughter to the room, children in the seat, but we are not procession brought clapping, smiles Tube that showed the ministry of a many interesting details. His grand- Father Rhodes said that day he talk- ensuring that they are feeling wel- and dancing. priest in an Ethiopian community. mother had a Last Supper picture on ed to God in his head responding comed. Our children are facing soci- “We’ve come this far by faith, The simple and poor lives of the the wall in her kitchen area, and she to the “sign” from God. “I thought etal problems and they don’t have leaning on the Lord, trusting in His Ethopians are immersed in faith. “didn’t mind being so poor, but it You’d give me clouds, visions teachers in our schools who look holy Word. He’s never failed me Father Rhodes asked everyone was so inconvenient.” of angels and heaven!” he noted. like them. We need more African- yet. Oh can’t turn around, we’ve to watch and to think about what She regularly sang a song that He thought about what he would American teachers in our schools. give up — “no wife, no kids, no Our teachers and the children com- money!” But now he knows he is ing to us need to be better prepared where he was supposed to be. for the journey they are facing.” High-Efficiency Windows “Don’t be afraid to give your While the discussion during the children the vision. Accentuate the conference went well, she noted, positives you want them to see,” “We need to return to the discussion Father Rhodes said speaking of table. As someone said (yesterday), 12 months vocations. “Faith is a gift from God. we need to first discover the cause It only increases when you begin to and then work towards a solution 0% Interest work on it.” that will lead us to cultivate our chil- Free in-home Young people were also chal- dren allowing them to excel in an lenged to think about their faith academic environment where they estimate during one of the “Just Have Faith” feel valued, affirmed, welcomed and breakout sessions by another key- heard — so that they can go from note speaker, Ansel Augustine of surviving to thriving.” New Orleans, La., Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades cel- Showing a short video clip of ebrated Mass to conclude the con- Jim Bushey “Facing the Giants” Augustine ference. asked the people in the session to In his homily, Bishop Rhoades put themselves in the place of the also recalled the famous words of lead football player. Jesus from Scripture, taught by Augustine told the participants Jesus in different words at different that, like as the player in the movie, times: “Let the one among you who Save on your energy bills now and we limit ourselves. is without sin cast the first stone.” Jeff Bushey “I want you to not limit your- “If you want to avoid judgment, let your windows pay for themselves later! selves,” Augustine said. “Keep stop passing judgment” and “why With the high cost of today’s cooling and heating bills, our high efficiency vinyl windows pay yourselves in the light. It will get look at the speck in your brother’s rough at times, but remember that for themselves in practically no time at all! eye when you miss the plank in God walks with you. Just as the your own?” the bishop said. And right now we’re offering zero percent down and 0% Interest for one full year. So you save contents of a shaving cream can are “Jesus is calling us to be honest on your energy bills now, and let your windows pay for themselves later. What a concept! under pressure, pressure comes in and to be humble,” Bishop Rhoades Call today for a free estimate or call store for details. life. Remember you have to lean on said. “Humble in recognizing that God. Be prayerful.” Bushey’s will donate $50.00 to Catholic Charities for an order of five or more windows. we are sinners in need of God’s Wendy Summers, who is from mercy.” St. Pius X Parish, Granger, led the He suggestes that those who Sunrooms • Room Additions • Decks 260.456.1247 “From Surviving to Thriving: Black have not gone to Confession go 1701 Fairfield Avenue• Fort Wayne, Indiana Pergolas • Interior Remodeling Youth and Catholic Schools.” before Easter and experience the www.busheysfw.com Basement Finishing Summers said, “The heart of our full joy of Easter. Church’s charge is to evangelize the

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Bishop Rhoades blesses, MacMichael and Deacon Jim can go in there to pray and spend Fitzpatrick for their guidance, and time with the Eucharist and we dedicates Women’s Care chapel custodian Tim Fulnecky can feel confident that God will Center Chapel and his wife Kitty, referring to help us in our work here to reach them as “Mr. and Mrs. Women’s out to these moms and babies, to Care Center. help them choose life. I’m feeling BY DIANE FREEBY “On behalf of Ann Manion, very blessed and very humbled to myself, Ellen Sommer — our be present at the Mass today.” 20 year counselor at Women’s Manion says they will celebrate FORT WAYNE — It’s fitting Care Center — on behalf of the Mass at the chapel at least twice that a Women’s Care Center over 20,000 women we see, who a month, with plans to bring in idea conceived nine months ago make over 87,000 visits to one various groups. She invites anyone joyfully came to fruition amidst of our centers, thank you Bishop who would like to come for Mass prayer and a celebration of the Rhoades for being our good to email her at annmanion1@hot- Holy Eucharist Saturday morning shepherd and being on our board mail.com. Board members Msgr. at the Notre Dame Avenue loca- … we love you! Thank you very Heintz, Msgr. Bill Schooler of St. tion. much!” Pius X in Granger and Father Bill “What a beautiful chapel!” Sommer, who serves as direc- Sullivan of St. Thomas in Elkhart said Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, tor of counseling, oversees train- are among the priests commit- referring to the sacred space he ing for all newly hired counselors ted to celebrating Mass at the dedicated and blessed. “You who at the 22 Women’s Care Center Women’s Care Center. work or volunteer at this place locations now scattered through- “I pray that having Our Lord are called to be instruments of the out seven states. She says it’s here in this chapel will bring Lord, providing refuge to women important for those on the front many more abundant blessings — the refuge of love and com- lines to be nourished spiritually. to this center,” added Bishop passion and support.” “I’m feeling very blessed,” Rhoades during the final blessing. A small space designed for smiled Sommer. “I think this cha- “Let us continue to pray for and one or two people to kneel pel is so beautiful to have here at work for the Gospel of life.” in prayer before the Blessed the Women’s Care Center. Staff Sacrament, and for about 12 to gather for Mass, was packed beyond that for the first Mass on March 16. A small wooden altar was built from old pews from St. Matthew Cathedral in South Celebrate Easter! Bend by a parishioner. Because of the chapel’s small size, Bishop The people of St. Jude Catholic Church Rhoades celebrated the Eucharist with his back to the people, remi- Randallia Drive at East State Blvd. in Fort Wayne niscent of the Latin rite. But he invite all to join in the celebration of the Paschal Triduum directly addressed the Women’s DIANE FREEBY v Care Center family gathered Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blesses the new chapel in the Women’s Care before him as he reflected in his Center located on Notre Dame Avenue in South Bend. Holy Thursday, March 28 - 7:00 PM homily on Psalm 7. “The psalmist prayed to God Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper to save and rescue him, lest he become like a lion’s prey, torn now this center will have this will. It’s just great to have the Good Friday, March 29 - 12:30 PM to pieces, with no one to rescue chapel, a sacred place to pray Holy Spirit with us as we min- Celebration of the Lord’s Passion him,” recalled Bishop Rhoades. with the psalmist, to pray for life, ister to these women. This is the “He was innocent and asked God to pray for the unborn.” most trafficked center of any in Holy Saturday, March 30 - 9:00 PM Ann Manion, volunteer presi- to let the malice of the wicked Indiana. About 25 percent of the Easter Vigil come to an end. I thought how dent of Women’s Care Center, pregnant women in St. Joseph this prayer of the innocent psalm- and longtime supporter Kitty County come to the Notre Dame Easter Sunday Mass, March 31 ist could be the prayer of the Fulnecky helped dress the altar Avenue location for some reason. 7:00, 9:00,11:00 AM innocent unborn if they had the after Bishop Rhoades sprinkled We serve more abortion-minded capacity to pray.” the chapel with holy water before women here than at any other “But we do have the capacity later incensing the altar itself. center. It just seems really appro- to pray and we have the capacity Manion spearheaded the cha- priate to have this extra help.” to rescue the innocent,” Bishop pel project along with foundation Williams thanked Bishop Rhoades added. “Of course, director Bobby Williams. Rhoades for approving their peti- St. Michael Catholic Church this is part of the mission of the “I think this will bring amaz- tion to build the chapel. In addi- Women’s Care Center whose ing blessings for us,” said tion to Msgr. Michael Heintz, 611 N Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563 work indeed rescues so many Manion. “I plan to visit this rector of St. Matthew Cathedral, innocent babies from being torn chapel every day and I know a Williams thanked Kathy Miller lot of the counselors will, Bobby for making the altar cloth, Brian Holy Thursday to pieces like lion’s prey. And 7 PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper Bilingual

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MONROEVILLE — A Mass at St. For the Catholic Rose of Lima Church, Monroeville, was celebrated last year on March News on 18 by the late Bishop Emeritus John M. D’Arcy to begin a centennial year celebration of the parish school, UR OLY named in honor of St. Joseph. At a O H luncheon after Mass, Bishop D’Arcy said, “You have been an inspira- FATHER POPE tion to the whole diocese. This community has refused to believe RANCIS that the town of Monroeville is a F dying town. This is an extraordinary event.” PHOTOS BY VINCE LABARBERA This past Sunday, March 17, a Gathered at the centennial celebration of St. Joseph School, Monroeville, closing Mass of centennial year cel- ebration was celebrated by Bishop were (from left) Stan Urbine, eldest living graduate of the school (1931); Kevin C. Rhoades. And although Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades; Carolyn Kirkendall, former principal (27 years); the Mass was held on the feast of St. Father Lourdino Fernandes, pastor; Dr. Mark Myers, superintendent of Patrick, the two Sunday dates were Catholic schools; and Stan Liponoga, present principal. chosen since they were closest to the ♣ feast of St. Joseph on March 19. Fiddler s Hearth The theme of the year-long com- memoration was “Celebrating the 127 North Main Street, South Bend, Indiana Past, Building for the Future.” Family-Friendly Public House At the beginning of the Mass,

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for SUNDAY BRUNCH! denced by so many in the congrega- For Reservations, tion wearing green, the feast of St. Scrip Welcome! call 574-232-2853 Patrick. Back in the 1840s, he related, there were priests who would come to the area to celebrate Mass in the homes of families who were 21st Divine Mercy Celebration of French, German and Irish ori- Sunday, April 7, 2013 gin. Turning to Father Lourdino Fernandes, pastor of St. Rose, St. Joseph School Bishop Rhoades jokingly asked, Man “There’s a little bit of Irish in you, grateful for your strong support of Catholic identity and high academ- isn’t there?” St. Joseph School. I’m grateful to ics to more students,” he related. Citing St. Rose of Lima as “one Father Lourdino; to the principal, “There have been Nostalgia will not of the truly historic parishes of our Stan Liponoga; and to Carolyn Days throughout the past year — diocese,” Bishop Rhoades began Kirkendall — thank you so much, multi-year reunions of classes that his homily by pointing out that the too, for being such a wonderful prin- celebrate the memories of the past, be at peace parish was established by our first cipal for so many years. The teach- present and future of St. Joseph bishop, Bishop John Luers, in 1868, ers and the staff of the school, you School,” said Liponoga. until just 11 years after the diocese was have my appreciation as well. Dr. “St. Joseph School is undergoing established. Mark Myers is here, our superinten- a major revitalization this year,” he “Today as we celebrate the clos- dent of schools, thank you! And I continued. “We are in the process of he comes ing of this year-long centennial of pray that many more children will purchasing a beautiful new facility.” St. Joseph School, it is good to give continue to receive a strong Catholic “We are on a mission to provide to thanks to God for the many genera- education at St. Joseph’s School,” an excellent education not only to tions who received a solid Catholic Bishop Rhoades said before reflect- the Catholic students in Monroeville education here in Monroeville,” ing on the Gospel for the Fifth but to all students in Monroeville,” My Mercy Bishop Rhoades continued. Sunday of Lent (Cycle C, Jn 8:1- he said. “The possibility of relocat- “We think back when the (pres- 11), “A woman caught in adultery.” ing is very high,” he concluded. ent) school was established 100 When asked about the transi- There are various accounts of Saint Faustina, you have been given great graces of mercy. years ago,” he said. “The bishop tion from the previous principal’s when the first school was erected, Please pray for our Catholic church, our country, at that time was Bishop Herman position of 27 years to the current possibly as early as 1898, and our families and the whole world. Alerding.” administration, Liponoga said, “It named St. Rose Academy. The It was a time when communities has been exciting! The first year of present school building was built Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction were growing rapidly because of an administrator is an educational in 1911 and has been remodeled immigration throughout the northern year. This year I have learned the numerous times. 2:00 -2:45 PM Confessions... many priests available. half of Indiana, which comprised the great spirituality of our students, The school was renamed in 3:00 PM Mass diocese. staff, parents and parishioners (and) honor of St. Joseph by Father Prayer, Songs, and Divine Mercy Chaplet “I think it’s good today, and the great love and support St. Joseph Charles Marr, pastor from 1909- Luncheon provided afterward by the parish. as you have, I’m sure, throughout School and St. Rose Parish has for 22, in thanksgiving for prayers this centennial year, to renew our this community,” said Liponoga. answered in defraying debt incurred Videos on Divine Mercy will be shown during luncheon. commitment to the important and “Each student and teacher has the by remodeling the educational facil- A Catholic bookstore available for your needs on Divine Mercy. holy mission of Catholic educa- highest expectations for each stu- ity. The School Sisters of St. Francis Father Derrick Sneyd, Pastor tion here in Monroeville, “Bishop dent, and we continue to raise the staffed the school when it opened Immaculate Conception Church Rhoades emphasized. “And the bar.” in 1912 and continued their educa- 500 East Seventh Street • Auburn future looks so bright, especially “We have 82 students this school tional and spiritual guidance until with the purchase of the new school. year, and our current classroom 1972 when the school began to be Divine Mercy Chaplet & Divine Mercy Novena begins Good Friday I know it hasn’t been the easiest capacity is 126 students. Therefore, staffed solely by lay teachers and March 29 and ends the following Saturday, April 6 process, but thanks be to God, it’s our goal is the additional seats to lay personnel. coming to fruition. And I’m really pass along our Christian values, March 24, 2013 COMMENTARY 13 Sowing the seeds of Vatican II ‘Peace in heaven and

e live in a season of anni- Sacred Scripture to the life of the versaries in the Church. Church, “Divino Afflante Spiritu” glory in the highest’ WLast October marked set into motion the forces of intel- GUEST 50 years since the opening of the lectual renewal, which would culmi- n this last week of Lent, and this nate some 20 years later in the work COMMENTARY we accompany Christ June will mark a similar anniversary of the council. Oas He carries the weight CATHOLIC of the death of Blessed John XXIII Since the 19th century, Protestant of the world. He walks through who convened it. August will see scholars (especially in Germany) injustice and hears the cry of the RELIEF the 35th anniversary of the death of had been aggressive in their use DR. LANCE RICHEY poor. He suffers. He sacrifices. Pope Paul VI, who continued the of newly-discovered archaeologi- And He returns home. SERVICES council and began its implementa- cal and literary evidence from the This week we conclude our tion in the Church. Overlooked in ancient world to shed light on the Catholic biblical scholarship was Lenten journey in Oakland, Calif., MELISSA WHEELER these commemorations, however, is origins, historical context and devel- seriously out of date. remembering that the cry of the another anniversary in many ways opment of the Bible. This approach In “Divino Afflante Spiritu,” poor can be heard in our own more important than the council and (called the historical-critical meth- Pius XII changed the Church’s communities and neighborhoods. week for families in need. Hunger these great since it served as od) challenged many traditional attitude toward modern approaches We walk the passion alongside and nutrition are issues both the basis for their reforms. interpretations of the sacred text. to the study of the Bible overnight. Christ this week, even though we domestically and internationally. Seventy years ago, on Sept. 20, Not surprisingly, it was initially met The great Catholic exegete, Father are already an Easter people. 1943, Pope Pius XII issued the with hostility by the Church, espe- Raymond Brown, called the encyc- Recognizing Christ’s Give single most important of cially under the pontificate of Pope lical “a Magna Carta for biblical compassion and concern for those the 20th century, “Divino Afflante St. Pius X (1903-1914). Given the progress.” Whereas previously the in poverty, we honor those who In the remaining days of Lent, Spiritu,” which inaugurated the anti-Catholic bias of many of these Latin had been the ver- work to eliminate hunger, and in be generous with your Rice Bowl. renewal of biblical scholarship in scholars, the Church’s response sion used by Catholic scholars and particular, two Oakland parents Our Lenten reflection has invited the Catholic Church. Moreover, was not surprising or unreasonable who can feed their children you to place sacrificial offerings by its emphasis on the centrality of at the time. Nevertheless, by 1943 GUEST, PAGE 14 thanks to the Delta Christian into the bowl in response to Community Food Pantry. the global needs that you have learned about each week. Now reflect on the hunger Learn that is close to home. Twenty- Passion Narrative reveals depth of the While 75 percent of CRS five percent of the money you Rice Bowl contributions support collect will stay in your diocese Catholic Relief Services’ to combat hunger there. Consider Lord’s giving of Self programs around the world, 25 the programs that you currently percent remains in the United support in your parish and Scholars debate the identity of Passion Narrative is definitely States to fund local hunger and diocese. Make a donation to your THE this servant. Was he a prophet? A among these in its capacity to poverty alleviation efforts. Rice Bowl for each one. collective symbol for the people teach us and to call us to Christ. In the Diocese of Oakland, Or you might count up the of Israel? In any case, Christians On Palm Sunday, the crown Calif., a portion of local CRS money that you have put in your SUNDAY have always seen in these songs of the Liturgy of the Word is the Rice Bowl funds supports the Rice Bowl so far, and increase it the image of the innocent, awesome proclamation of the Delta Christian Community Food by 25 percent. Then watch your GOSPEL constantly loyal servant of God, Passion of Jesus as understood Pantry, a faith-based organization parish bulletin and our Facebook MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION the Lord Jesus. by St. Luke. The Church takes us that feeds individuals and page for information on how to The second reading is from most movingly to the Lord’s entry families in need. The food turn in your money after Easter. Philippians. It is thought to be an into Jerusalem. He is destined to pantry is a united effort of St. ancient Christian hymn, used in redeem the world. Salvation had Anne’s Catholic Church, Byron early liturgies, compelling in its to come. Such was God’s will and Methodist Church and Delta Palm Sunday eloquence and in its intense faith. God’s love. Some cooperated, Presbyterian Church. As the last reading, the Church some did not, burdened by their There, people like Ana To order free materials for CRS Rice Lk 22:14-23:56 dramatically offers a reading ignorance or pride. Martinez and her husband and Bowl, visit crsricebowl.org or he Church this weekend of Luke’s Passion Narrative. The readings from Third-Isaiah four children are treated with crsplatoarroz.org, or call (800) leads us to the climax The very rubrics provide the and Philippians further focus our dignity, as they receive the food 222-0025. For more information Tof Lent, the observance congregation to be involved. minds upon Jesus. He is Lord! they need to get by. At the same about Catholic Relief Services of Holy Week, by offering Each Gospel contains a highly Finally, magnificently, the time, Ana volunteers at the food contact Melissa Wheeler at the impressive liturgy of Palm detailed and lengthy account of Passion Narrative reveals of the pantry, helping to pack the 120 [email protected] Sunday. the trial and execution of Jesus. depth of the Lord’s giving of Self bags of food the center fills each or (260) 496-4700, ext. 323. Recalling the triumphant Each evangelist was an individual despite the intrigue of the trial and entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, person who had his own insights the awfulness of the crucifixion. for Luke the utter apex of the into what happened on the first We are flawed by our own sin. entire ministry of the Lord since Good Friday. Figuratively, because of our sins, Saint of the Week in Jerusalem the Crucifixion and In general, Luke’s Gospel we stood with the enemies of Resurrection would occur, these sees Jesus as the embodiment Christ. God nevertheless loves us readings bring us to the heart of of God’s mercy, literally God in with a perfect, uncompromising, the Church’s teaching regarding human flesh, the son of Mary, a unending love. He will not be Cuthbert salvation. Jesus is Lord and woman not an angel or a goddess. deterred in giving us salvation if Savior. Jesus bears eternal life. He makes simply we love in return. c. 634–687 When the palms are blessed, all things right. He seeks out the Crosiers March 20 and the solemn procession, wayward and the despondent. He ideally of all in the congregation reconciles sinners with God. All forms, the Church offers us a this is completed in the Lord’s READINGS Cuthbert likely was a Northumbrian Englishman, orphaned as a reading from Luke. This reading sacrificial death on Calvary, so Sunday: Is 50:4-7 Ps 22:8-9, 17-18a, child. He tended sheep and fought the Mercians, then became a recalls the plans for the arrival of everything is prelude to those 19-20, 23-24 Phil 2:6-11 Lk 22:14-23:56 monk at Melrose Abbey, and later its abbot. In 664 he accompanied Jesus in the Holy City as well as final days in Jerusalem. the arrival itself. Human nature is human Monday: Is 42:1-7 Ps 27:1-3, 13-14 St. Eata to Lindisfarne, or Holy Island, off the northeastern coast An element of inevitability, of nature. People are obtuse, at Jn 12:1-11 of England, and later undertook long journeys on horseback or Tuesday: Is 49:1-6 Ps 71:1-4a, 5-6ab, Providence, surrounds the event. times devious, even vicious. foot, ministering to Christians scattered around northern England Jesus tells Pharisees who object Still, the love of God will not be 15, 17 Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 to it all that even if the disciples thwarted. Salvation will come, Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a Ps 69:8-10, and helping his monks accept Roman liturgical customs. After were silent, the very stones would because it is God’s will that 21bcd-22, 31, 33-34 Mt 26:14-25 living as a contemplative for nine years on a remote islet, he was shout the good news of salvation salvation will come. Thursday: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Ps elected bishop of Hexham in 684. But he exchanged sees with in Christ. God wills that we have 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 1 Cor 11:23- Eata, becoming bishop of Lindisfarne. According to Bede’s history, in Christ eternal life. 26 Jn 13:1-15 Reflection Cuthbert was a holy, patient, practical leader, a miracle-worker For the first reading in the Friday: Is 52:13-53:12 Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, Liturgy of the Word, the Church Few sections of the Scriptures beloved by all. He is a patron of sailors and of Northumbria. gives us the third of the four are as powerful as the four 15-17, 25 Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Jn 18:1-19:42 Saturday: Gn 1:1-2:2 Rom 6:3-11 “Songs of him Suffering Servant” Passion Narratives presented to us Saints from the third section of Isaiah. in the successive Gospels. Luke’s Lk 24:1-12 © 2013 Catholic News Service 14 COMMENTARY March 24, 2013 Meeting Pope Francis SCRIPTURE SEARCH been in their pre-papal lives. And ROME — When Pope Francis Gospel for March 24, 2013 stepped out onto the central log- while that model of preparing- gia of St. Peter’s on the night of for-the-papacy served the Church THE Luke 23:1-49 March 13, I thought of the man well for 35 years, it’s not the I had met in his Buenos Aires only possible model. Now, rather CATHOLIC Following is a word search based on the shortened office 10 months before: Cardinal than a professor who learned Gospel reading for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J., who how to be a pastor, the Church DIFFERENCE Passion. The words can be found in all directions in was looking forward to laying has been given a pastor who the puzzle. down the burden of leadership has long experience of being a GEORGE WEIGEL and devoting himself to prayer, pastor. Nonetheless, I was struck BETHPAGE HE SENT DISCIPLES reflection and study. Now, last May by Bergoglio’s sharp OPPOSITE HERE FOUND because Benedict XVI decided to mind, his familiarity with issues MOUNT OF OLIVES WHOLE renounce the Chair of Peter and throughout the world Church, and me. And in discussing Vatican MULTITUDE PRAISE MIGHTY do what Cardinal Bergoglio want- his prudence in judging people and affairs, then-Cardinal Bergoglio WHO COMES LORD PEACE displayed a shrewd, but not cynical, ed to do, the old-school Argentine situations. He was, for example, HEAVEN GLORY REBUKE completely realistic and lucid about grasp of just what was wrong with Jesuit is now Benedict’s succes- SILENT STONES CRY OUT sor. His acceptance of the cross the Church’s situation in Latin the Church’s central bureaucratic that is the papacy was an act of America. Rather than complaining machinery, and why. Thus I think humble obedience by a man who about evangelical Protestant we can expect the new pope to PRAISING GOD had bent his will to the divine “sheep-rustling,” as more than a lead the Church in a purification will for over a half-century. few Latin American churchmen do, and renewal of the episcopate, the What kind of man is he? the archbishop spoke with insight priesthood, the religious life, and OPPOS I TELLAP Some impressions from an hour’s and conviction about the imperative the Curia, because he understands LCRYOUTLWKPW conversation last May: of Catholicism rediscovering that scandal, corruption, and A man of God. The new pope the power of the Gospel through incompetence are impediments I DAJOTNESEHM struck me then as someone who personal conversion to Jesus Christ. to the Gospel-centered mission VN I FBNVODOAN lived from the inside out: a man A man of the New I describe in “Evangelical whose rich interior life was the Evangelization. The new pope Catholicism: Deep Reform in EUSSFEDULANW basis of his public life; a leader played a significant role in shaping the 21st Century Church” (Basic SOEHCLTEJKYH whose decisions grew from prayer the Latin American bishops’ 2007 Books). and discernment, not calculation. “Aparecida Document,” which A man of freedom rightly BFSAMI GHTYRO A man of profound humility. I embraced the New Evangelization understood. In addition to Pope GMELTSPFPOOC had long been interested in getting and put it at the center of the Francis’s lifetime commitment to know then-Cardinal Bergoglio, Church’s life. In our conversation, to the poor I’d also note his EPMLORDLAALO but I had the hardest time getting the man who would become pope commitment to human rights and R I UAEKUBERGM him to talk about his own life and made clear his understanding that a democracy, both of which are experiences. I didn’t detect shyness kept Church — “kept” in the sense under severe pressure in Argentina. EMOUNTOF FSPE in this, or false modesty, but a true of legal establishment, cultural The new pope knows the fragility HEAVENSENOTS evangelical humility. Pope Francis habit, or both — had no future in of democratic self-governance, and will not have the effervescence of the 21st-century West, given the will work to shore up democracy’s © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com a John Paul II; but like the Polish acids of secularism. Pope Francis eroding moral-cultural foundations pope who created him cardinal, is a man, I conclude, who intends throughout the West. Jorge Bergoglio has spent his life to go on evangelical offense: it Habemus papam. Thanks be to  53 Whirl he 54 Eye infection saying, not “Look at me,” but will be all Gospel, all proposal, all God.  rather, “Look to Jesus Christ.” evangelism, all the time. 55 White-tailed sea eagle A man of keen and realistic A man of reform. We spoke ross ord  intelligence. Pope Francis is not of the Latin American edition of George Weigel 123 4567 891011 is Distinguished Senior  1 Rome’s ___ Antony the university professor that John my book, “The Courage To Be Fellow of the Ethics and Public 12 13 14 2 Seaweed substance Paul II and Benedict XVI had Catholic,” for which he thanked Policy Center in Washington, D.C. 3 List of meals 15 16 17 4 Nail to 18 19 20 5 Float

and to listen to what the Spirit has undoubtedly the defining character- 21 22 6 Change 7 Second weekday to say through it to us today. If we istics and most fruitful legacy of the 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GUEST really believe that the teaching of Second Vatican Council, and we 8 HQ of British India the Church will never contradict the do well to remember them a half- 30 31 32 33 9 Like a wing 10 Gather leaves CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Bible, the pope reasoned, we have century later. 34 35 36 11 Genuflect on no reason to fear this approach to But as we call to mind the 37 38 39 the Sacred Word. accomplishments of the Second 19 Give 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 20 Another name translators, Pius XII recognized the Finally, “Divino Afflante Vatican Council and those popes for “cross” 47 48 49 necessity of studying the Greek and Spiritu” recognized (at least who led it, let us not forget the 22 Pro Hebrew texts for a proper under- implicitly) that God’s revelation words of Jesus: “For here the say- 50 51 52 23 Scottish prefix standing of the sacred text. One to humanity must be understood ing is verified that ‘One sows and 53 54 55 24 Flurry major result of this change was the not primarily as some timeless another reaps.’ I sent you to reap 25 The holly and the ___ New American Bible used for the philosophical truth (the approach of what you have not worked for; oth- © 2013 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 26 Sacred Heart month readings at Mass. The first official many medieval scholastic thinkers) ers have done the work, and you are Based on these Scripture Readings: Lk 19:28-40 ; 27 Constrictor Catholic translation of the Bible into but rather as a real event occurring sharing the fruits of their work.” — Is 50:4-7; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14-23:56 and Acts 10: 28 Flightless bird English from the original ancient within human history. As such, it Jn 4:37-38. 34a, 37-43; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9 29 New Jersey’s neighbor languages, it did not appear until necessarily unfolds its meaning over Were it not for the work of ACROSS 23 Recognized Peter 31 One of Columbus’ 1970, more than 450 years after the time and through our lived experi- sowing done by Pope Pius XII, the 26 Coffee (slang) ships Protestant King James version. ence of the person of Jesus Christ harvesting of its fruits by his suc- 11 Mayan language 27 Cot 32 Pull Even more important, perhaps, and His Church. By recognizing the cessors and the Church today would 4 Advertisement (abbr.) 30 Risk taker 33 Foster than the insistence by “Divino historical character of divine revela- never have been possible. As such, 8 Dim 34 Pretending timidity 37 “Speak a word to Afflante Spiritu” on studying the tion, Pius XII opened the door to the he should be counted among the 12 Stage of life 35 Charged particle rouse them” Hebrew and Greek texts of the possibility of legitimate change and great reformers of the last century 13 Herr’s wife 36 Epistle writer 38 Will appear in this Bible was the acceptance of the development in the life and wor- and remembered with reverence and 14 Flair 37 Compass point 39 “__ Dame” historical-critical method in its inter- ship of the Church. If, as St. Luke affection. 15 Peter did to tomb 38 African antelope 40 Dull pain 16 Peter tried to hide pretation. Prior to “Divino Afflante tells us, “Jesus advanced in wisdom 40 Afloat (2 wds.) 41 Frog beside 43 Raise to God’s throne 42 Skidded Spiritu,” Catholic biblical scholars and age and favor before God and 17 ___ Gennesaret 47 Soda 43 Disease tended to begin their exegesis with man” (2:52), could not His Church 18 Nail to cross 48 Duck-like bird 44 Patmos, where John Catholic doctrine and then show as well? 20 “Peter, you will deny 49 ___ of Galil was exiled how Scripture agreed with it (a A return to the original texts of me ___ times” 50 Samson’s weak spot 45 ___ of God (Awe) practice often called “proof-texting” the Bible. A renewed emphasis on 21 Extension (abbr.) 51 Cat’s sound 46 Show boredom and still popular among many Bible the primacy of Scripture in theolo- Dr. Lance Richey is an associate 22 Day Jesus died 52 Ten Commandments 48 Cycles per second Christians). In contrast, “Divino gy. 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CAT-103 Ads_Todays_Catholic_Revised_2013.indd 1 1/28/13 11:45 AM 16 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC March 24, 2013 Buenos Aires, he is known simply ter’s degree in chemistry at the as “Father Jorge.” University of Buenos Aires, but He also has created new par- later decided to become a Jesuit Pope Francis HABEMUS ishes, restructured the administrative priest and studied at the Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 offices, led pro-life initiatives and seminary of Villa Devoto. The last started new pastoral programs, such pope to have belonged to a religious Is the first pope… • From the Americas as a commission for divorcees. He order was Pope Gregory XVI, a • From Jesuit order White smoke poured from the co-presided over the 2001 Synod Benedictine elected in 1831. • To take name Francis Sistine Chapel chimney at 7:05 of Bishops and was elected to the He studied liberal arts in Is known to… p.m., signaling that the cardinals synod council, so he is well-known Santiago, Chile, and in 1960 earned • Take the bus and subway to the world’s bishops. a degree in philosophy from the • Cook his meals had chosen a successor to retired • Have strong devotion to Mary Pope Benedict XVI. Two minutes The pope has also written books Catholic University of Buenos • Visit the poor later, the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica on spirituality and meditation and Aires. Between 1964 and 1965 he • Be very spiritual has been outspoken against abortion was a teacher of literature and psy- • Have low-key style began pealing continuously to con- • Love soccer and tangos firm the election. and same-sex marriages. chology at Inmaculada high school In 2010, when Argentina became in the province of Santa Fe, and in Speaks At 8:12, French Cardinal Jean- • Spanish, Italian, English, Louis Tauran, the senior cardinal the first Latin American country to 1966 he taught the same courses at French and German “Now let's begin this journey, bishop legalize same-sex marriage, Pope the prestigious Colegio del Salvador and people… a journey of brother- in the order of deacons, appeared hood, love and trust among us.” at the basilica balcony and read out Francis encouraged clergy across in Buenos Aires. in Latin: “I announce to you a great the country to tell Catholics to pro- In 1967, he returned to his theo- joy: We have a pope! The most test against the legislation because, logical studies and was ordained Then Cardinal Jorge eminent and most reverend lord, if enacted, it could “seriously injure a priest Dec. 13, 1969. After his Mario Bergoglio poses the family.” perpetual profession as a Jesuit in with young soccer players Lord Jorge Mario, Cardinal of the from the San Lorenzo Holy Roman Church, Bergoglio, He also said adoption by same- 1973, he became master of novices soccer club, of which he is who has taken for himself the name sex couples would result in “depriv- at the Seminary of Villa Barilari in known to be a fan. ing (children) of the human growth San Miguel. Later that same year, Francis.” Dec. 17, 1936 1957 March 11, 1958 The crowd in the square that God wanted them given by a he was elected superior of the Jesuit Born in Buenos Aires, At age 21, falls gravely ill; Enters novitiate of the responded with cheers, applause and father and a mother.” province of Argentina. Argentina, to Italian eventually severe pneumonia Society of Jesus In 2006, he criticized an In 1980, he returned to San immigrant parents is diagnosed, right lung the waving of rain-soaked national partially removed flags. Argentine proposal to legalize abor- Miguel as a teacher at the Jesuit Ten minutes later the new pope tion under certain circumstances as school, a job rarely taken by a for- appeared. He sought prayers for part of a wide-ranging legal reform. mer provincial superior. In May March 12, 1960 1960 1961-1963 He accused the government of 1992 he was appointed auxiliary Takes first vows as Studies humanities in Padre Studies philosophy at Pope Benedict and spoke of the Jesuit Hurtado, Chile San Miguel Seminary, journey the Church was about to lacking respect for the values held bishop of Buenos Aires. He was Buenos Aires begin. by the majority of Argentines and one of three auxiliaries and he kept “Now I would like to give my of trying to convince the Catholic a low profile, spending most of his blessing. But first, I will ask a Church “to waver in our defense of time caring for the Catholic univer- 1964-1965 1966 1967-1970 favor. Before the bishop blesses his the dignity of the person.” sity, counseling priests and preach- Teaches high school Teaches at prestigious Studies theology at San His role often forced him to ing and hearing confessions. literature and psychology Colegio del Salvador Miguel seminary people, he asks that you pray to the at Jesuit secondary school secondary school in Lord to bless me, the prayer of the speak publicly about the economic, On June 3, 1997, he was named in Santa Fe Buenos Aires people for the blessing of their bish- social and political problems fac- coadjutor archbishop. He was ing his country. His homilies and installed as the new archbishop of op. Let’s pray for me in silence,” Dec. 13, 1969 1970-1971 he said. speeches are filled with references Buenos Aires Feb. 28, 1998. Is ordained priest Spends “tertianship,” or Celsa Negrini, an older woman to the fact that all people are broth- Some controversy had arisen Third Probation period ers and sisters and that the Church over the position taken by Pope of Jesuit formation in from Rome, said the new pope’s Spain choice of name was “beautiful. and the country need to do what Francis during Argentina’s 1976- Francis is the patron of Italy. It’s a they can to make sure that everyone 1983 military dictatorship, which feels welcome, respected and cared cracked down brutally on political 1971-1973 1973 humble choice, a choice of one who Serves as master of novices Takes perpetual will reach out to the poor.” for. opponents. Estimates of the number and vice chancellor, San profession as Jesuit Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi While not overtly political, Pope of people killed and forcibly disap- Miguel seminary told reporters it was “beautiful that a Francis has not tried to hide the peared during those years range Latin American was chosen.” political and social impact of the from about 13,000 to more than “I don’t know him well, even Gospel message, particularly in a 30,000. 1973-1979 1979-1985 1986 country still recovering from a seri- Citing a case in which two Serves as superior of Serves as rector of Colegio Goes to Germany to though we are part of same religious Jesuit province of Maximo and theology finish doctoral thesis family,” he said “I greeted him the ous economic crisis. young priests were detained by the Argentina and teacher other day, but didn’t expect to see After becoming archbishop military regime, critics say that the Uruguay him again dressed in white.” of Buenos Aires in 1998, he cre- cardinal, who was Jesuit provincial ated new parishes, restructured the at the time, did not do enough to A respected Italian journal said June 27, 1992 June 3, 1997 Feb. 28, 1998 Pope Francis had the second-highest administrative offices, taken person- support Church workers against the Is ordained auxiliary Is named coadjutor Is installed as al care of the seminary and started military dictatorship. bishop of Buenos archbishop archbishop of Buenos number of votes on each of the four Aires Aires ballots in the 2005 conclave. new pastoral projects, such as the Others, however, have said that Pope Francis has had a growing commission for divorcees. He medi- he attempted to negotiate behind the reputation as a very spiritual man ated in almost all social or politi- scenes for the priests’ release, and a cal conflicts in the city; recently spokesman for the cardinal, quoted 2001 Feb. 21, 2001 2005 with a talent for pastoral leadership Co-presides over Is elevated to cardinal Receives second-highest serving in a region with the largest ordained priests have been described in the daily newspaper La Nacion, Synod of Bishops number of votes in conclave number of the world’s Catholics. as “the Bergoglio generation”; and called the accusation “old slander.” that elected Cardinal Joseph Since 1998, he has been arch- no political or social figure missed Ratzinger as pope bishop of Buenos Aires, where his requesting a private encounter with style is low-key and close to the him. 2005-2011 March 13, 2013 people. Jorge Bergoglio was born in Serves as president, Is elected pope by Contributing to this story Argentine Bishops conclave of 115 He rides the bus, visits the poor, Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital were Carol Conference cardinals lives in a simple apartment and city, Dec. 17, 1936. Zimmermann and Carol Glatz in cooks his own meals. To many in He studied and received a mas- Rome. CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE | TIM MEKO Vatican releases papal coat of arms, motto by English doctor of Church

BY CAROL GLATZ emblem. For example, the blazon on his episcopal coat of arms. Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican adds the bishop’s miter and the keys The dark blue shield is divided spokesman. of St. Peter. into three sections — each of which The papal motto, like his epis- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Something Pope Francis seems has its own symbol. On the top is copal one, is the Latin phrase Francis’ papal motto is based on to have changed is to have removed the official seal of the Society of “Miserando atque eligendo,” which the Gospel account of “The Call the pallium, the woolen stole sym- Jesus in yellow and red, represent- means “because he saw him through of St. Matthew,” the tax collector, bolizing a bishop’s authority, to the ing Jesus and the religious order in the eyes of mercy and chose him” in a homily given by St. Bede the elements surrounding the shield. which the pope was ordained as a or more simply, ‘having mercy, he Venerable. The pallium was a new element priest in 1969. called him.” The pope decided to keep his Pope Benedict added to his coat of Below are a five-pointed star The phrase comes from a homily episcopal motto and coat of arms for arms in 2005. and the buds of a spikenard flower, by St. Bede — an English eighth- his pontificate with just a few minor The new papal blazon contains which represent respectively Mary century Christian writer and doctor adjustments in line with a papal the same symbols Pope Francis had and St. Joseph, according to Jesuit of the Church.