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In Genoa, Pope Fights Battle for the Soul of Italy, All of Europe 50¢ May 25, 2008 Volume 82, No. 21 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC In Genoa, pope fights battle for A Washington tribute to a saint Fort Wayne resident pleased to the soul of Italy, all of Europe be part of statue dedication Page 11 BY JOHN THAVIS GENOA, Italy (CNS) — At first glance, Pope Benedict XVI’s two-day visit to the northern Italian Silence in China city of Genoa seemed designed to highlight the ascen- dancy of the region’s prelates in his pontificate. Catholics pray for The pope chose Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the for- quake victims mer archbishop of Genoa, as his secretary of state. He named the new head of the archdiocese, Cardinal Page 3 Angelo Bagnasco, president of the Italian bishops’ conference. And the archdiocese’s liturgist, Msgr. Guido Marini, is now the master of papal liturgical ceremonies at the Vatican. But for all the local pride it evoked, the pope’s May Fatima speaker 17-18 visit had broader implications and a deeper pur- to visit pose. Despite its strong Catholic traditions, Genoa has become a new front in the church’s battle to maintain Breakfast and talk set its social and political influence. It’s a struggle being played out not only in Italy, but June 14 in Fort Wayne throughout the European continent, where secular cul- ture has drifted away from Christian foundations. Page 8 Indeed, church leaders sometimes describe this as a battle for Europe’s soul. In Genoa, these tensions have found an unlikely focus in the figure of Cardinal Bagnasco, a soft-spo- CNS PHOTO/DANIELE LA MONACA, REUTERS Narnia movie ken man who has defended church teaching on a num- ber of controversial social issues, including gay mar- Pope Benedict XVI waves to the faithful before reciting the Angelus prayer in Genoa, Italy, Followup reliant riage and cohabitation. May 18. That prompted criticism and even death threats, on martial action and the cardinal now travels under armed escort pro- church’s real efforts to help real people. the pontiff. Page 18 vided by the state. One of his most moving encounters was The church does not own or manage the Pope Benedict’s trip to Genoa and the nearby city his visit May 18 to the Giannina Gaslini hospital, but it helps fund it and has a perma- of Savona was, therefore, an important opportunity to Institute in Genoa, the biggest children’s hos- nent voice in its administration. That kind of defend the church’s voice in the moral and ethical pital in northern Italy. He blessed children in cooperative arrangement, the pope said, affairs of society. wheelchairs, listened to a 10-year-old cancer reflects Genoa’s historic reputation as a “city The pope did so not with theoretical arguments patient’s eloquent greeting and smiled in about church-state relations, but by highlighting the appreciation of their gift — a large portrait of GENOA, PAGE 3 STUDENTS AWARDED Sharpening Father Heintz St. Matthew Cathedral rector received doctoral degree Think Green Recycle this paper in theology from Notre Dame May 18 BY MICHAEL O. GARVEY professor of theology, and John Cavadini, chair of the theology department at Notre Dame. NOTRE DAME — Oregenes Adamantius, His project required him to translate these to whom the academy has given the nick- homilies into English for the first time, and name “Origen,” was a second and third cen- the resulting collection is soon to be pub- tury Alexandrian monk and genius who lished by Catholic University of America became one of the most influential theolo- Press in its “Fathers of the Church Series.” gians and biblical scholars of the early By any measure, such scholarship would church. He was described by St. Gregory of be an impressive accomplishment, but Father PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL Nazianzus, one of his students, as “the stone Heintz also has the unique distinction of hav- Lois Widner, principal of St. Joseph-St. that sharpens us all.” ing pursued and earned his theological doc- Origen has undeniably sharpened Father torate on a part-time basis. No one has ever Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Fort Wayne, Michael Heintz, rector and pastor of St. done that before. stands with Morgan Eckert and Alé Matthew Cathedral in South Bend, who “It is truly astonishing to realize that such received a doctoral degree in theology from high quality work — a dissertation, which is Krudop, the school’s recipients of the 25th Notre Dame at the May 18 commencement already contracted to be published — was annual Allen County Non-Public School ceremonies. accomplished without Father Heintz missing Father Heintz, already quite sharp in the a pastoral beat in his ‘day job’ as rector of a Association’s Distinguished Student award. knowledge of Latin and Greek, has complet- diocesan cathedral,” Cavadini said. “Even The award is given to students from ed and defended his dissertation on “The the stream of postcards he is accustomed to Pedagogy of the Soul: Origen’s Homilies on write, congratulating the youth of his parish Catholic, Lutheran and Christian schools the Psalms” under the co-direction of Jesuit in Allen County. Father Brian Daley, Catherine F. Huisking, a DEGREE, PAGE 5 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 25, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Corpus Christi helps us focus on Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 presence of Christ in Eucharist PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy A weekend of graduations Mike, who did all this academic work while at the same time taking good care of St. It was my privilege to offer the baccalau- EDITOR: Tim Johnson Matthew’s Parish. reate Mass for Bishop Luers High School In the afternoon, I attended the baccalau- ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer on Friday morning and then head directly STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad reate Mass and spoke my few words at the NEWS up the toll road to Granger to visit with a conclusion. Father John Jenkins, CSC, was very special man. I refer to Bishop William celebrant and gave a fine homily on the Editorial Department &NOTES Houck, originally a priest of Mobile, Ala., Holy Trinity. PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan who served especially in Catholic second- The next day we were rewarded by a FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, ary education. He served 24 years as a bish- fine baccalaureate address by Cardinal BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY op in Jackson-Natchez in Mississippi, five Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer McCarrick followed by a talk by Martin as auxiliary and 19 as ordinary. There he J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Sheen, the famous actor and winner of the was known especially for his emphasis on Laetare Medal, Notre Dame’s highest Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane The feast of Corpus Christi Catholic education, evangelization and cat- Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, honor. He was obviously thrilled and is a While I was not supportive of changing echesis. In fact, he later served as chair of great Notre Dame fan. Jennifer Murray and Deb Wagner the feast of the Ascension to a Sunday, the the bishops’ committee on evangelization. Summer Intern: Monica Eichman decision to place the feast of Corpus Christi After his retirement, he served five years as on Sunday in this country is a very positive executive director of Extension Society. Meeting with a scholar Business Department change as it helps us to focus on the pres- This is an extraordinary foundation, which ence of Christ in the holy Eucharist. has raised millions to build new churches For me, however, one of the most pre- BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice This feast developed later in the church across the land. Archbishop Alfred Hughes cious moments of the weekend was when I AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber and came out of the profound faith of the told me how generous the Extension met Peter Brown. He is an eminent scholar BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol people. From the very beginning, the Society was to the Archdiocese of New of early Christianity and the author of a life [email protected] Catholic Church has always believed that Orleans after the flood. Bishop Houck visit- of St. Augustine. I am so grateful for the the presence of Jesus Christ remains in the ed the devastated city three times to bring kind words he said to me at the end of Advertising Sales consecrated Eucharist after Mass. I recall an aid. Sunday as graduation was over. I also had Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) intense dialogue a few years ago with our Now back in Mississippi, he came at my the good fortune to sit next to his wife, (260) 456-2824 dear Lutheran friends. While they are not in request to do seven confirmations. His Betsy, who is a student of medieval history. I did not realize that Dr. Brown was born in Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) communion with us on this, namely, the homily, followed by a second short word to presence of Christ remaining in the the young people after the gift of the Holy Ireland, but educated at Oxford and now a (574) 234-0687 professor at Princeton. The humility of this Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Eucharist after Mass, I found them to be Spirit and reception of holy Communion, quite interested in this truth and open to has been well received by parents and extraordinary scholar and his kindness and conversations about it. his rich Irish accent, which has Published weekly except the last survived the years, touched me Sunday in June, second and fourth From the very beginning, the church has taken the Eucharist to deeply, as did the words he weeks in July, second week in August spoke to me.
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