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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 , the for- quake victims mer 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 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 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 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 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 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 . 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. 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USPS 403630 torate in theology. Congratulations to Father MAY 25, 2008 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Chinese Catholics observe silence to mourn quake victims CHENGDU, China (CNS) — quake occurred and later returned Catholics joined other Chinese in home to find her husband dead observing three minutes of and her two children missing. silence May 19 to pray for and “The woman was still weak mourn those killed by the earth- after the surgery, but she just kept quake that hit southwestern China crying and said nothing,” Zhang a week earlier. said. The Chinese government Li Yuan, another Catholic vol- declared an unprecedented three- unteer who administered first aid day period of national mourning to quake survivors, told UCA May 19-21 for victims of the News May 19 that what moved magnitude 7.9 quake. her most was hearing of a teacher Entertainment businesses were to who died using his body to shield be closed and the Beijing three primary-school children Olympics torch relay in Zhejiang from falling masonry. The chil- and Shanghai was suspended dren lived. until May 22, reported UCA On May 16, 50 priests and News, an Asian church news from Hebei, Tianjin, Shanxi, agency. Shaanxi and other provinces — After a Mass at Immaculate including a team sent by Jinde Conception Cathedral in Charities, a nationwide church- Chengdu, provincial capital of run nongovernmental organiza- Sichuan, about 80 Catholics tion — arrived in Chengdu to stood and observed the three min- help survivors. Many Catholic utes of silence at 2:28 p.m., the youths also helped. time at which the quake struck a A May 18 report from Jinde week earlier. The quake’s epicen- Charities said its team went to ter was in Wenchuan, just north- Shifang, another hard-hit city. west of Chengdu. CNS PHOTO/ALY SONG, REUTERS Team members helped spread Around the country, air-raid Residents observe a three-minute moment of silence one week after an earthquake hit the town of Pingtong disinfectant to avoid disease and sirens and the horns of cars, in Sichuan province, China, May 19. China began three days of national mourning May 19 for about 35,000 vic- consoled survivors who took trains and ships were sounded in tims of the earthquake. shelter in tents and makeshift expressions of grief as the huts. Chinese stood in silence. In Chengdu, Father Li said the Father Simon Li Zhigang, priests in observing the three- Chinese flag at half-staff as did imagined such a silence as during government’s Earthquake Relief diocesan administrator, told UCA minute silence. Donald Tsang all government offices on the those three minutes, which she Command Unit and the Red News May 19 that not many peo- Yam-kuen, a Catholic and the mainland, in neighboring Macau said showed the “huge power of Cross enlisted church workers for ple attended the Mass because it chief executive of Hong Kong, and at all Chinese diplomatic solidarity among the people.” coordination, because such a was celebrated on short notice. led high-ranking local officials in missions abroad. Mianyang is nearly 50 miles huge project cannot be handled He added that about 100 people the moments of silence, after Zhang Jingqi, a 22-year-old north of Chengdu, and Zhang by individual organizations or attended a memorial Mass for the which he made the sign of the Catholic volunteer who recently said she helped register the units. dead that morning. cross. returned to Chengdu from hard- names of quake survivors. She Approximately 35,000 people In Hong Kong, Cardinal Government offices and hit Mianyang, told UCA News recalled one woman who under- died and more than 245,000 peo- Ze-kiun led diocesan schools in Hong Kong flew the May 19 that she could never have went surgery around the time the ple were injured in the quake.

lined their historic service in edu- petence and responsibility of oth- cation and in helping the poor, the ers. GENOA sick, families and children. Much of the controversy over People crowd to churches to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The pope said they should not the church’s role in Italy has be overly discouraged by the focused on questions like abortion, declining numbers of religious. He euthanasia and gay marriage, pray for cyclone made a similar point in Savona the issues that the pope did not of Christian charity.” day before, saying, “Priestly min- address directly during his visit. The pope’s next event was a istry cannot be measured in num- Instead, at a closing Mass in survivors in Myanmar meeting with thousands of enthusi- bers and statistics — the results we central Genoa, he talked about the YANGON, Myanmar (CNS) — present situation, all people have astic young people, who stood will know only in heaven.” concept of God that lies at the Christians crowded into Catholic trouble, but we need to help oth- under pouring rain to cheer him in The pope’s heartening words foundation of human society. The and Protestant churches in ers who face more trouble than central Genoa. were appreciated in a region where human being “does not realize Yangon to pray and donate us.” The pope said being young was priests were once a common pres- himself in an absolute autonomy” money to relief efforts for sur- The Mass collection was to be beautiful, but he warned about a ence in factories and other places but in relation to God, he said, and vivors of the cyclone that recent- used for the church’s relief work, culture that tries to hold on to of social life, but where vocations this relationship gives meaning to ly devastated the Irrawaddy River much of which is focused on youth at any cost. have dwindled and anti-clerical the various human institutions. delta and Yangon. helping people in the delta area “Today everyone wants to be pressures have grown. He said it is this vision of God About 1,000 people, some where most of the damage and young and remain young, and they Even as the pope was arriving that inspires the church’s social inside Our Lady of Fatima loss of life took place. According mask themselves as young even if in the area, about 1,000 “Lay doctrine and its concrete acts of Church and others outside under to the United Nations, the death the time of youth is past — visibly Pride” demonstrators marched in charity. This is how the church umbrellas in the rain, attended a toll could surpass 100,000 and at past,” he said. Genoa to protest what they said serves society, he said — through May 18 Mass devoted to the vic- least 1 million people are in need One reason, he said, is that a was unwarranted clerical and teaching, but above all through the tims and survivors of Cyclone of food, clean water, shelter and culture moving away from faith Vatican influence in Italian politi- witness of its faith. Nargis, which struck May 3. clothing. leaves a great emptiness in the cal life. A few “No pope” slogans The pope’s words echoed his Before the Mass, Father In other Catholic and hearts of men and women, and were painted on walls throughout comments at his opening liturgy Joseph Maung Win, the parish Protestant churches in Yangon, many of them want to “stop time” the city. the day before in Savona, a seaport priest, asked Massgoers to pray prayers also were said for the because they fear a meaningless A more respectful and carefully on the Ligurian coast, where he for the victims. cyclone victims and survivors, future. worded challenge came from cited the Christian duty to perform Archbishop Charles Bo of and special collections were The pope emphasized that a Genoa’s leftist mayor, Marta works of charity. Yangon said the Mass, and taken up to support relief efforts. key demand of the Christian faith Vincenzi, who said the church, The pope appealed on behalf of Archbishop Paul Zinghtung Earlier in the week, Auxiliary is to move the focus from oneself like other institutions, should have prisoners in the region, and he also Grawng of Mandalay, three other Bishop Justin Saw Min Thide of to others and make time for the a “strong and authoritative voice” spoke about one famous detainee bishops and 19 priests concele- Yangon and pastors from various poor and needy. in political affairs. However, she of the past: Pope Pius VII, who brated. church denominations joined 600 The pope’s talk was thought- cautioned against a confusion of was imprisoned in Savona for Both Bo and worshippers at a May 14 midday provoking, but the impact of the roles and said it was important not three years by Napoleon. Grawng recently visited cyclone service at the Anglican Church’s encounter went beyond words: For to “transform ethics into an area of This “obscure page of survivors in the Irrawaddy delta. Holy Trinity Cathedral in one morning, Genoa’s young political battle.” European history” holds lessons Archbishop Grawng is president Yangon. Catholic activists ruled the city’s The mayor quoted two points for today, the pope said. of the Catholic Bishops’ Some government officials historic square, and the future of made by the 20th-century German “It teaches us courage in facing Conference of Myanmar. from the Ministry of Religious the church was clearly visible in theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer: the challenges of the world: mate- “It is important to help the Affairs joined the church leaders their faces. that ethics are not something that rialism, relativism, secularism, neediest people affected by in offering prayers for the dead, A few minutes later, the pontiff can be predetermined by princi- without ever giving in to compro- Cyclone Nargis without discrimi- including three minutes of was immersed in a far older crowd ples, and that the proper mission mise, prepared to pay personally to nation,” Archbishop Bo said in silence. The service also included of men and women religious in the of the lay faithful is to help shape remain faithful to the Lord and his his homily. “The good news is the singing of hymns and Bible city’s cathedral, where he under- society while respecting the com- church,” he said. God is one, we are one. In the readings. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 25, 2008 Missionaries of the Precious Blood GRADUATES OF THE JOSEPHINUM welcome four new members

CELINA, Ohio — Four young day for the congregation, whose men, including a native of the members carry on many ministries Diocese of Fort Wayne-South across the United States. “For Bend, said yes to their vocational those of us who pray for vocations call on Saturday, May 17, and to the religious life, for those who became full members of the have asked God to send more peo- Missionaries of the Precious Blood ple to work in his vineyards, a day (CPPS), a religious congregation like this is an answer to those of priests, brothers and lay associ- prayers,” said Father Anthony. ates. “These four men, from such differ- The ceremony, called the rite of ent backgrounds, all displayed the definitive incorporation, took place same commitment to our commu- during a Mass at Immaculate nity and to a life of service in the Conception Church in Celina, PROVIDED BY THE MISSIONARIES OF THE church. They bring many gifts to Ohio. Precious Blood Father PRECIOUS BLOOD our Precious Blood family, and we Angelo Anthony, provincial direc- From left, Kevin Scalf, welcome them and honor the years tor of the Cincinnati Province of Antonio Sison, Vince Wirtner and of preparation it took for them to the Missionaries of the Precious Father Angelmiro Granados hold make this step.” Blood, accepted the young men’s the mission crosses they received Typically, a candidate in forma- commitment to the Congregation. during the rite of definitive incor- tion with the missionaries spends Making their definitive incor- poration, signifying their full two to four years in initial forma- porations were: Father Angelmiro tion, a time of discovery and study. Granados Acevedo, CPPS, 31, a membership as Missionaries of He then spends a year or more in native of Colombia, who was the Precious Blood. special formation, during which he ordained a diocesan priest in 2003. lives at a parish where Precious When he went searching for a reli- Vince Wirtner, CPPS, 45, a Blood members are in ministry. gious community that could foster native of Fort Wayne, is a former Advanced formation is a time of his call to the spirituality of the youth minister and a licensed prac- intensive study and preparation Precious Blood, he found the mis- tical nurse. He also brings his gift before ordination first as a sionaries through their Web site, of music to the congregation. He is then a priest, or before profession PROVIDED BY PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM beginning a five-year formation currently in advanced formation as a religious brother, and can last process. Father Granados serves as and is studying at the Catholic two years or more. The Josephinum held its 109th commencement Saturday, a teacher and chaplain at a school Theological Union in Chicago in Recently, the community cele- May 10, during which seminarians from the Diocese of in Bogota, Colombia, where he is preparation for the priesthood. brated with two other young men, studying for a master’s degree. With the rite of definitive incor- Fathers Hilton Rodriguez and Fort Wayne-South Bend were awarded degrees. Msgr. Paul Kevin Scalf, CPPS, 32, a native poration, Antonio Sison, CPPS, Nino Calderon, who were Langsfeld, rector and president of Josephinum, conveyed of Cincinnati, is in advanced for- 42, becomes Brother Antonio, a ordained as Precious Blood priests mation with the missionaries. A religious brother with the commu- in Lima, Peru. the degrees. Those receiving degrees from the Diocese of high school teacher before he nity. A filmmaker, teacher and The Missionaries of the Fort Wayne-South Bend were, Deacon Kevin Bauman, entered the community, he recently spiritual director, he is a native of Precious Blood is a religious soci- completed a masters of divinity the Philippines who received a ety of priests, brothers and lay master of divinity, School of Theology; Deacon Andrew degree at the Catholic Theological doctorate in theology while study- associates founded in 1815 by St. Curry, master of divinity, School of Theology; Jacob Meyer, Union in Chicago and also teaches ing in the Netherlands. Brother Gaspar del Bufalo. Society mem- lay ministry classes in the Diocese Antonio teaches at the Catholic bers work as missionaries in bachelor of philosophy, pre-theology program; and of Gary. Scalf, a priesthood candi- Theological Union in Chicago, parishes in the U.S. and abroad, in Benjamin Muhlenkamp, pictured above, bachelor of phi- date, will be ordained a deacon at where he has spent two years in education and in a wide range of St. John the Baptist Church in advanced formation. apostolates, promoting the gift of losophy, pre-theology program. Whiting on July 1. The celebration was a joyous God’s reconciliation worldwide. Lindenwood Retreat & Conference Center 5 5-050;,3@ ,;;,9 05+6> Conference Retreat ( 0 ) > Freedom - the freedoms Christ can bring into our lives! Fr. Al Naseman, C.PP.S. July 13-18, 2008 Directed Retreat Individual Spiritual Direction With: Sr. Janet Born, OSF or Rev. Dennis Wenzel July 13-20, 2008 Icon Painting Retreat A Brush With God: Saint Francis Icon Rev. Peter Pearson August 10-15, 2008

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genially talkative man, seems ter- ribly proud of all this. Monroeville’s St. Joseph’s School celebrates “I’m just so grateful that they DEGREE were willing to take a chance on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 me,” Father Heintz said recently. achievement of its exemplary ISTEP scores “I couldn’t have been more blessed. Everybody in the theolo- on this sports accomplishment or gy department and on my commit- BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN that academic achievement, and so tee has been so supportive and so warmly appreciated by their recip- has my bishop.” MONROEVILLE — Two St. ients, never stopped!” He shrugs, even squirms a bit, Joseph Schools, one in South Nor did the other and more when acclaimed for his conspicu- Bend, one in Monroeville, take top demanding routines of Father ous academic and pastoral suc- honors for their state scores Heintz’s parish priestly life — the cesses, and seems genuinely to announced by the Department of confessions, the counseling, the regard them as unremarkable. Education’s Public Law 221 rank- visits to the sick, the deathbed vig- When asked how he intends to ing. St. Joseph School, South ils, the , the Masses, the celebrate the reception of his Bend, scored a 97.4 while St. preaching, the prayer and the pop- degree, he seems not to have Joseph School, Monroeville, was a ular spiritual reading groups he thought very much about it and 97.2. has organized. shudders at the notion that his Staff, parents, students and Even while turning in this com- parishioners might want to honor friends of St. Joseph School, mendable performance at St. him. Monroeville, held a “Celebration Matthew’s, Father Heintz was at “I suppose I’ll have dinner with of Achievement,” recognizing the work on his translations and a few friends,” he says vaguely. accomplishment of the school’s patristics studies, attending aca- Father Heintz insists that his MICHELLE CASTLEMAN teachers, administrators and 46 demic conferences nationwide and intellectual and spiritual work are Students from St. Joseph School in Monroeville pose in special forma- students in grades 1-8, on May 16. writing numerous articles for such mutually invigorating and replen- During the ceremony, Principal tion announcing their 97.2 ISTEP score, the highest of any public, private journals as Communio, Religious ishing. Carolyn Kirkendall explained just or parochial school in Allen County. Studies Review and Thomist. He “I know that my work as a what the celebration was about, also was teaching popular intro- priest is strengthened and enriched saying, “Our school mission state- ductory theology courses at Notre by my work in historical theolo- ment challenges students towards and accredited nonpublic schools same things expected in the class- Dame, for which he received a gy,” he says, “and I think I’m a academic excellence. St. Joseph beginning with the 2005-2006 room.” 2005 Kaneb Teaching Award, better theologian because of my School teaches Christ — the way, school year. She also credited a rigorous which is annually given to one pastoral work as a priest.” the truth and the light — to ensure Principal Kirkendall was school improvement plan empha- graduate student teacher in each He pauses and smiles, content- a lifelong formation in faith. We pleased to report that St. Joseph sizing writing as a huge help to academic department. The follow- ment, but not a trace of fatigue, in are celebrating being exemplary.” School earned the highest perform- bringing up ISTEP scores. ing year, he received the even his expression and posture. “I just All in attendance celebrated ance ranking of “exemplary Seventh-and-eighth-grade more competitive Alumni love it here,” he says quietly. with pizza, shaved ice cones and a progress” for the past two years. teacher Susan Nice felt a combina- Association Teaching Award, Asked if by “here” he means the parking lot full of games and activ- She also noted that their score of tion of factors attributed to the which is annually given to one University of Notre Dame or St. ities. 97.2 was the highest of any public, ranking in her eyes with the No. 1 graduate student among all the Matthew Cathedral in South Bend, Public Law 221 (P.L. 221) is private or parochial school in reason being strong leadership. colleges of the University. he just laughs. Indiana’s comprehensive accounta- Allen County. “We have leadership that calls Not that Father Heintz, a con- “Both, obviously,” he says. bility system for K-12 education. When asked what factors she you to be better than your best,” This law was passed by the felt attributed to the high ranking Nice said. Next she credited the General Assembly in 1999 with at St. Joseph, Kirkendall explained professional, dedicated, hardwork- broad bipartisan backing and the that small classroom size is the ing teachers at St. Joseph. Finally, Share support of the education and busi- key. Nice noted that St. Joseph benefits ness communities. P.L. 221 aims “Our teachers know each indi- from a community, which rears to establish major educational vidual student so well,” she said. children in households dedicated Our reform and accountability “They have them for two years to education. statewide. and can build on the previous year. Referring to their school size Based upon both “improvement” They know right where each stu- and huge accomplishment, Spirit and “performance” data from the dent falls.” Kirkendall summarized, “Small is Indiana Statewide Testing for Teacher Debbie Groves sends a ‘plus’ with a big challenge. We Education Progress-Plus (ISTEP+), home a weekly progress report to now have to maintain this ranking P.L. 221 places Indiana schools into the parents of her third and fourth and constantly stay focused on the ^ Proclaiming the Gospel graders and believes being on the standards and more.” one of five categories: exemplary ^ progress, commendable progress, “same page” with parents is essen- Working for Justice academic progress, academic watch tial. ^ or academic probation. “Our parents all work together A complete listing of ISTEP scores Empowering the Laity The Indiana State Board of with our staff,” Groves said. can be found at the Indiana Education first adopted category “When I send homework home, it Department of Education, Web Our Lady of Victory gets done. 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is “as bright and fertile in the eyes Vatican says 2005 of faith as it is unintelligible and document on useless (in the eyes) of the world.” The women were in Rome as part homosexuality applies of a May 14-17 international con- to all seminaries EWS RIEFS gress of consecrated virgins dis- N B cussing how to foster the order and (CNS) — In a how it is lived in the world. clarification approved by Pope Consecrated by her local bishop, a Benedict XVI, the Vatican said its CHICAGO CARDINAL GREETS NEWLY ORDAINED PRIEST consecrated makes a prom- 2005 document prohibiting the ise of perpetual virginity, prayer admission of homosexuals to the and service to the church while liv- priesthood applies to all types of ing independently in society. seminaries. That includes houses of formation run by religious orders and those under the author- Vatican astronomer ity of the agencies dealing with says if aliens exist, they missionary territories and Eastern churches, said a statement signed may not need by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, redemption Vatican secretary of state. The two-sentence clarification was VATICAN CITY (CNS) — If published May 17 by the Vatican aliens exist, they may be a differ- newspaper L’Osservatore ent life form that does not need Romano. It came in response to Christ’s redemption, the Vatican’s “numerous requests for clarifica- chief astronomer said. Jesuit tion,” the Vatican said. In 2005, Father Jose Funes, director of the after more than eight years of Vatican Observatory, said study, the Vatican’s Congregation Christians should consider alien for Catholic Education issued life as an “extraterrestrial brother” “Instruction Concerning the and a part of God’s creation. Criteria for the Discernment of Father Funes, an Argentine named Vocations With Regard to Persons to his position by Pope Benedict With Homosexual Tendencies in XVI in 2006, made the remarks in View of their Admission to the an interview published May 13 by Seminary and to .” the Vatican newspaper, The nine-page instruction said the L’Osservatore Romano. Father church cannot allow the priestly Funes said it was difficult to ordination of men who are active exclude the possibility that other homosexuals, who have “deep- CNS PHOTO/KAREN CALLAWAY, CATHOLIC NEW WORLD intelligent life exists in the uni- seated” homosexual tendencies or verse, and he noted that one field who support the “gay culture.” It Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago gives the greeting of peace to newly ordained of astronomy is now actively seek- urged bishops, major superiors and Father Grzegorz Wojcik during the ordination of 11 men at St. Juliana Church in Chicago ing “biomarkers” in spectrum “all relevant authorities” to make analysis of other stars and planets. sure the norms were followed. May 17. Five of the priests are from Poland, two are from Mexico, one is from Ecuador, These potential forms of life could one is from Colombia and two are from Tanzania. The new priests will all serve the include those that have no need of oxygen or hydrogen, he said. Just African Cardinal Gantin, Archdiocese of Chicago. as God created multiple forms of former Vatican official, life on earth, he said, there may be dies in Paris first time in 40 years at an Israeli Pentecost. “They were afraid of issue because of his endorsement diverse forms throughout the uni- museum. The Israel Museum in the hatred and divisions that were of a presidential candidate. verse. “This is not in contrast with the faith, because we cannot place VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jerusalem put two major sections so strong in their society, but Richard R. Gaillardetz, professor limits on the creative freedom of Cardinal Bernardin Gantin, a pio- of the 2,100-year-old biblical something new happened,” he of Catholic studies at the God,” he said. neering church figure for Africa scroll on display May 18 for a lim- said. “The Holy Spirit gave them University of Toledo in Ohio, said and an influential voice at the ited time in a special exhibit at the the courage, power and gifts to while Rev. Hagee’s May 12 letter Vatican for more than 30 years, museum’s Shrine of the Book in witness to Christ, to take risks, to “goes beyond the garden variety India’s bishops died in Paris May 13 at the age of honor of Israel’s 60th anniversary. work for the of the ‘I’m sorry if someone was offend- 86. Pope Benedict XVI, in a The scroll contains the entire Book world, to lay down their lives for ed’ apology,” the way the contro- condemn deadly bomb telegram of condolences, praised of Isaiah, including the well- the truth.” Cardinal Sfeir said: versy has played out seems to have blasts in Jaipur the cardinal for his pastoral min- known passage: “They shall beat “The spirit of love changes every- political motivations in addition to istry and for his generous service their swords into plowshares and thing. There will still be hate and concern for decrying anti- BANGALORE, India (CNS) — in Rome, where he worked for their spears into pruning hooks; divisions, but the Holy Spirit helps Catholicism. When presumptive India’s Catholic bishops have con- several Vatican offices. “This emi- One nation shall not raise the us overcome evil with good. “With Republican presidential nominee demned a series of bomb blasts nent son of Benin and of Africa sword against another, nor shall the help of the Virgin Mary and the Sen. John McCain received a high- that rocked Jaipur, the capital of was respected by all, animated by they train for war again.” prayer of the apostles, we too will ly publicized endorsement by Rev. Rajasthan state in western India. a deeply apostolic spirit and a Dominican Father Jerome receive our share of the Spirit, Hagee, Donohue blasted the “The bishops (take) strong excep- superior sense of the church and its Murphy-O’Connor, professor of encourage one another not to give Arizona senator for seeking the tion to the cult of violence and mission in the world,” the pope New Testament at the French in to fear or despair and ... sow jus- support of someone who “has scant regard for the value of said. The cardinal’s death leaves Biblical and Archaeological tice so as to reap the gift of peace.” waged an unrelenting war against human life shown by those who the with 194 School of Jerusalem, called the the Catholic Church.” McCain has indulge in such mindless crime(s) members. Of that number, 118 are Isaiah Scroll “probably the most condemned Rev. Hagee’s remarks against humanity,” said the under age 80 and therefore eligible important manuscript discovery Minister apologizes to but has continued to say he’s glad Catholic Bishops’ Conference of to vote in a conclave. Cardinal ever.” The Isaiah Scroll is one of Catholics; some to have his endorsement. India in a statement. “In all such Gantin’s body was being flown the first seven scrolls discovered in ghastly incidents, it is always the from Paris for burial in Benin, a 1947 in a cave near Qumran, on question if politics Pope says charism of innocent people who become vic- poor West African country where the northwestern shores of the behind it tims,” they said. “In this hour of the cardinal was born and had Dead Sea, by a Bedouin shepherd. consecrated virgins can crisis the Catholic bishops appeal lived in recent years. Cardinal WASHINGTON (CNS) — After to the people of Jaipur to maintain Gantin became the first black the Rev. John Hagee, a San help all people peace and shore up all their African archbishop in 1960. In New York, Maronite Antonio televangelist, sent a letter VATICAN CITY (CNS) — While strength to face it bravely.” Police Sixteen years later, he became the discusses to the head of the Catholic League the rest of the world may think reported that seven serial blasts first African to head a major for Religious and Civil Rights chastity is something “unintelligi- went off May 13 within a span of Vatican department when he was plight of Lebanese apologizing for any comments he ble and useless,” the order of con- 12 minutes around a busy market, made president of the Pontifical BROOKLYN, N.Y. (CNS) — The made “that Catholics have found secrated virgins is a charism that Hindu temples and tourist spots in Justice and Peace Commission. people of Lebanon will sow justice hurtful,” the league’s president, can be fruitful and beneficial to all the city, which draws 25 million and reap the gift of peace, said William Donohue, said that “the people, Pope Benedict XVI said. tourists annually with its desert Israeli museum displays Cardinal Nasrallah P. Sfeir, patri- case is closed.” Other Catholic “With your righteous life, you can landscape and red-stone structures. arch of the Maronite Catholic leaders said the gesture toward be the stars that guide the journey The blasts killed 80 people and 2,100-year-old scroll of Church, on a visit to New York reconciliation should be gracious- of the world,” he said in a May 15 injured more than 200. No one has Book of Isaiah from his beleaguered country. At a ly accepted but that there was a private audience with about 500 claimed responsibility for the Mass offered May 15 at Our Lady ring of partisan political maneu- consecrated virgins from across blasts. JERUSALEM (CNS) — The of Lebanon Cathedral in Brooklyn, vering to the publicity about Rev. the globe. He said he wished to Isaiah Scroll, the most complete of Cardinal Sfeir compared the Hagee’s anti-Catholic rhetoric and encourage them in their vocations the biblical Dead Sea documents Lebanese people to Mary and the the apology. The words of the min- and hoped they would grow daily ever found, went on display for the disciples in the days after ister, the pastor of the Cornerstone in their awareness that this charism Church in San Antonio, became an MAY 25, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

purser; Charles Baumgartner, Jr., Avilla school Joseph Ortega and Thomas Arata, sentinels; Stephen Elek, Jr., William Szajko and Thomas celebrates writing Lesniak, trustees. AVILLA — St. Mary School spot- The assembly was named after ROUND THE IOCESE Father Nieuwland, a former profes- lighted authors and their work dur- A D ing the Celebration of Writing host- sor of organic chemistry at Notre ed by the school on April 29. Many Dame who helped discover syn- literary activities took place. thetic rubber. — EJD Families and friends from the com- WRITING CELEBRATED AT ST. MARY SCHOOL, AVILLA munity who participated could visit USF celebrates opening the Read/Writing Restaurant hosted by Mary Yoder’s kindergarten class of Outdoor Gallery, or check out the Young Author public art project books written by St. Mary students. Staff members, dressed as FORT WAYNE — The School of favorite book characters, organized Creative Arts at the University of storytelling, games and crafts for Saint Francis announces the open- festival goers, and the students read ing of the 2008 Outdoor Gallery, books. Images of Our City public art proj- The evening culminated a year ect, a program made possible in with a special focus on writing. part by a Creative Alternatives Throughout the year, teachers Programs (CAP) Grant from attended conferences and in-servic- Lincoln Financial Foundation, es on teaching writing to students. Foellinger Foundation and Arts Students worked hard to improve United of Greater Fort Wayne. their writing skills. Based on the belief that arts Recently, Barb Olenyik experiences can be a stabilizing Morrow, author of “A Good Night influence in the lives of at-risk for Freedom,” spoke to all the stu- youth, the CAP Grant Program dents about the writing process, and stimulates, funds and supports the Young Author winners shared hands-on art programs. To recog- lunch with her. nize and encourage artistic talent, the School of Creative Arts created The Outdoor Gallery, Images of Support for grieving Our City project in which students parents offered by from 17 high schools in Allen Visiting Nurse and County worked with a photograph- PROVIDED BY ST. MARY SCHOOL, AVILLA ic artist and learned various aspects Hospice Home of digital photography and photo Stephanie Ehmke and Alyssa Grimm create bookmarks with “Amelia Bedilia” (teacher manipulation. Each high school FORT WAYNE — Visiting Nurse Cindy Stahl) and “Sarah Plain and Tall” (teacher Brenda Kline) as part of the school’s team built a collaborative photo- and Hospice Home Bereavement graphic montage guided by the Programs is offering a full-day Celebration of Writing, held April 29 to highlight authors and their work. artist and their own SOCA student retreat for grieving parents on mentor. The final 17 pieces will be Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 printed on large format banners and p.m., to be held in Huntington at the displayed this summer. Charles Victory Noll Center. Registration Hearts for Hannah is raffling off duction to the collection, examina- Children and other area hospitals. 20 family fun packages. Tickets, tion and presentation of evidence. The Pop Tab Recycling Shepard, the executive director of begins at 8:30 a.m. the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, The retreat will focus on the nat- which can be purchased from St. • Expert Witness Testimony: A Campaign began 10 years ago and Mary School students or at the course detailing the presentation of has generated nearly $500,000 for will judge the final pieces and name ural process of grief through the a “Best in Show” which will be exploration of the seasons of the school office, are $1 each, six tick- legal testimony in the context of the Ronald McDonald House ets for $5 or 13 tickets for $10. ethical issues relating to the expert through continued support from printed on a billboard-sized banner. year. Participants will reflect on the The Grand Wayne Center, locat- writings of James E. Miller in In addition, a silent auction will witness and elements of courtroom groups, individuals and schools like be held at the school office located testimony. Christ the King. ed at 120 West Jefferson St., will “When Mourning Dawns: Living host the Outdoor Gallery, Images of Your Life Fully Through the at 232 N. Main St., Avilla, from 8 • Forensic Microscopy: An After collecting tabs for 1 1/2 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 31 with final introduction to microscopic analy- years, the school has reached their Our City exhibition from May 30 to Seasons of Grief.” June 27, in the first floor foyer There will be opportunities for bidding at a spaghetti dinner on sis of evidence, including identifi- goal of 1 million tabs, raising May 31 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the St. cation and characterization of mate- almost $1,000, with a school-wide along the Jefferson Street side of personal reflection, sharing, relax- the facility. The free kick-off cele- ation and time to experience the Mary School hall. Freewill dona- rials such as glass, hair, fiber, paint reward of turning the principal into tions accepted. and soil. a “human sundae.” The festivities bration of the exhibition will take beautiful and peaceful environment place on Friday, May 30, from 5-9 of Victory Noll. Donated items for the silent auc- • Practicum: An internship took place on Tuesday, May 20. tion include: Splash Universe tick- where students are employed in a For more information on how to p.m., in tandem with the The program is free and open to Downtown Improvement District’s anyone who has experienced the ets, Noble Hawk rounds of golf, forensic setting to gain at least 100 assist Christ the King School reach Kalahari Water park tickets, hours of forensic experience. their goal for their second million Second Annual Arts Crawl. Awards death of a child of any age and from will be presented at 6 p.m. any cause. Breakfast and lunch will Cobblestone round of golf, Papa Students in the program will tabs please contact Ann Miller at be served. John’s pizza for a year and many have the opportunity to learn on (574) 271-7791. For reservations contact Lili Carroll others. Please stop by the school equipment comparable to Fort Anglican-Catholic at [email protected] or Bonnie office and place a bid. Wayne’s local crime lab. The U.S. James Burger installed dialogue set May 28 Knuth at [email protected] or Hearts for Hannah donations Department of Energy has awarded as faithful navigator call (260) 435-3222 or toll-free (800) can be sent directly to St. Mary grants nearing $1 million enabling SOUTH BEND — An evening 288-4111. School at 232 N. Main St., Avilla, the university to purchase equip- SOUTH BEND — James R. event entitled “An Introduction to Visiting Nurse and Hospice IN 46710. Checks should be made ment such as the gas chromatogra- Burger of Plymouth will be the Anglican-Roman Catholic Home is located at 5910 Homestead payable to St. Mary School. phy-mass spectrometer. installed in July as faithful naviga- Dialogue” will take place on Rd. in Fort Wayne. For more information on the tor of the Father Julius A. Wednesday, May 28, from 6-9 USF announces program forensic chemistry program, con- Nieuwland Fourth Degree p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Hearts for Hannah in forensic chemistry tact the office of admissions at Assembly of the Knights of Church, 915 North Olive St. in (260) 434-3279. Columbus after being unanimously South Bend. Bishop John M. fundraiser assists Avilla FORT WAYNE — The School of selected at the annual election. D’Arcy of the Diocese of Fort family Arts and Sciences at the University Christ the King School The assembly consists of area Wayne-South Bend will open the of Saint Francis has announced a supports Ronald councils in the South Bend metro- evening’s events with Evening AVILLA — Hannah Williams is a new academic program in forensic politan area. They include Santa Prayer at 6 p.m. A meal of home- second grader attending St. Mary chemistry beginning in fall 2008 McDonald House Maria Council, Ave Maria Council made soups will follow in the School in Avilla who unexpectedly for those interested in criminal and Archbishop John Carroll church hall. Mary Reath, of the developed cardiac ablation, a med- investigation. SOUTH BEND — The staff and Council, all of South Bend, Anglican Center in Rome, and ical condition that required imme- The bachelor of science in students of Christ the King School Mishawaka, Osceola, Queen of Professor Lawrence Cunningham, diate attention, and underwent sur- forensic chemistry features courses are helping “pick up the tab” for the Peace, Notre Dame Council, Father of the Department of Theology at gery at Riley Children’s Hospital. unique to the program, in addition Ronald McDonald House of Badin Council of Granger, Father Notre Dame, will each give brief She has also been diagnosed with to traditional chemistry courses: Indiana — one pop tab at a time. Tremmel Council of Plymouth, St. presentations on the state of the SVT Wolff Parkinson White • Introduction to Forensic Christ the King School has col- Patrick of Walkerton and San dialogue. Night Prayer will be led Syndrome and neurocardiogenic Science: An introduction to the lected aluminum soda can tabs in Mateo Correa Magallanes. by Bishop Edward Little of the syncope. The family’s medical criminal justice system, its princi- an effort to generate funds to sup- Other officers to be installed Diocese of Northern Indiana. An expenses have mounted, and the St. ples and laws, and presentation of port Indiana’s only “home away include Rick Alexander, pilot; John RSVP to (574) 291-6404 is appre- Mary School community is asking evidence in the courtroom. from home” for families of serious- Lehner, admiral; Raymond ciated, but not necessary. for help. • Criminal Evidence: An intro- ly ill or injured children receiving Sommer, comptroller; Larry Landy, treatment at Riley Hospital for 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 25, 2008 To Russia with love

telling the story of the Odessa stat- was denied entrance. While sitting ple of Russia under Soviet oppres- Executive director of ue, what’s going on in Russia right on a ship at the Ukranian port of sion. I felt it was important to World Apostolate of now and how it all ties to Fatima.” Odessa, they made the decision to bring it to Russia to be near the The story of the Odessa statue fly the statue to Moscow in a char- Icon of Kazan.” Fatima USA to speak in and how it came to be linked with tered plane, wrap it in rags and Not only did they accept his gift Fort Wayne the return of Russia’s most vener- secretly process it through the of the Odessa Pilgrim Virgin ate image of Our Lady, the Icon of heart of Red Square. It was then Statue, but also the Muslim mayor BY SUSAN BRINKMAN, OCDS Kazan, is enthralling. flown back to the ship and eventu- collected enough money to build a It started in 1679 when Our ally brought to the Shrine of the magnificent new Catholic church Lady appeared to a 9-year-old child Immaculate Heart of Mary in where the Icon of Kazan — and FORT WAYNE — The Pilgrim named Matrona and told her where Washington, N.J., where it came to the Odessa Pilgrim Virgin statue Virgin statue of Our Lady of to unearth the diamond encrusted be known as the Odessa Pilgrim — will be kept. The new church Fatima that was once denied image of Our Lady known as the Virgin statue. will be consecrated on Aug. 28, the entrance to Russia is finally on her Icon of Kazan. It had been buried As only heaven can arrange, La fourth anniversary of the return of way home, and it is making a ever since the Tartars sacked the Corte was visiting Fatima in 2004 the Icon to Kazan. The faithful on farewell journey through the Russian city of Kazan in 1209. The when he met a Russian man pilgrimage to Moscow and Kazan United States this summer. image was revered in Russia until named Dmitry Khafizov who had will depart Sept. 8 and present the World Apostolate of Fatima the advent of atheistic communism played a role in the historic return Odessa Pilgrim Virgin statue on divisions throughout the country, when it had to be smuggled out of of the Icon of Kazan to Russia. He Sept. 13. including the diocesan apostolate, the country. It found its way to invited him to Kazan, a half- His trip throughout the U.S. with will host Michael La Corte, execu- PROVIDED BY THE WORLD APOSTOLATE OF FATIMA England where it was purchased by Muslim, half-Orthodox Christian The Pilgrim Virgin statue of Our the statue will enable the faithful to tive director of the World the World Apostolate of Fatima and city, where he claims everyone venerate this image one last time Apostolate of Fatima USA, who eventually turned over to Pope John lives and prays together in peace. Lady of Fatima that was once before it is returned to its home. will bring the statue, known as the Paul II until it was returned to the Wondering how believable this denied entrance to Russia is final- “Our prayer for this final jour- Odessa Pilgrim Virgin statue, country in 2004. could be, La Corte found out for ly on her way home, and it is ney of the Odessa Pilgrim Virgin is along with several intriguing films. Meanwhile, in 1971, 238 pil- himself during his first visit to making a farewell journey that the message of Fatima will be “One film contains original grims attempted to deliver a Kazan in 2006. He asked the spiri- through the United States this heard and responded to by millions footage of a rare interview Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady tual and government leaders of summer. of people of all faiths from around between apostolate cofounder John to Russia that had been blessed at Kazan to join in prayer with faith- the world,” La Corte said. Haffert and Dominic Reis, a wit- Fatima by Pope Paul VI, but she ful from all over the world. One World Praying was celebrated and “We pray that people will learn ness to the miracle of the sun that televised throughout the world on about the message, live it and took place on Oct. 13, 1917 in the Eternal Word Television spread it, to bring about a change Fatima,” La Corte said. “Another LOCALLY, ON SATURDAY, JUNE L4, Bishop John M. Network as the world witnessed of heart that will result in an era of film I’ll be showing is ‘Fatima, the Orthodox, Muslims, Jews and peace for all people.” Path to an Era of Peace,’ which D’Arcy will offer 9 a.m. Mass and give the homily at Catholics from Kazan joining peo- The World Apostolate of explains terrorism and its solu- the Cathedral of the in Fort ple from around the world in Fatima previously known as the tions.” prayer for life and peace. Blue Army is a public association In some locations, he will also Wayne. The diocesan Apostolate of Fatima breakfast But it was during a Mass he of the faithful under the Pontifical be showing a draft of a profession- will follow at St. Mary’s Hall, St. Mary Church, Fort attended with the small Catholic Council for the Laity. The aposto- ally made movie by Lou Reda community of 150 people, which late was founded in 1957 to help Productions about Fatima, which is Wayne. Guest speaker and presenter of the Odessa took place in a humble building on people learn, live and spread the scheduled to debut in theaters statue and films will be Michael La Corte, executive the edge of a cemetery, that he message of Fatima. sometime in 2009. Suitable for made a fateful decision. people of all faiths, it recounts how director of the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA, from “In the middle of Mass, I all the prophecies of Fatima Washington, N.J. Fort Wayne is one of his stops of the looked around and just felt it was unfolded over the years and details important for the Odessa Pilgrim how the message of Fatima is U.S. final tour with the statue. Space is limited. For Virgin statue that tried so hard to more important now than ever. information or for those wishing to make reservations come to Russia and then suffered “People are invited to come and the terrible fire at the shrine in For information on the World see the films and discuss them,” for the breakfast, call (260) 625-3281 by June 6. 2003, to be brought here. It had Apostolate of Fatima, USA, visit: La Corte said. “I will also be suffered so much, just like the peo- www.wafusa.org.

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said. “How do you see that apply- Holy Cross environment are still BY SUSAN BAXTER ing to your institutions today?” touched by it. Gilman said that although “Friends, teachers and faculty NOTRE DAME — Three distin- Moreau’s writings were not all around campus implement the guished college-university presi- source materials for Holy Cross mission statement,” Dalton said. dents met at Saint Mary’s College training and formation, mind- “In this way, even students who April 25 to discuss “the unique- heart education has always been a do not follow the mission state- ness, values and traditions of a hallmark of the congregation. ment or particularly care about it Holy Cross education.” Although “Many people do not realize are still benefiting from it through the setting was decidedly formal, that what (Father Moreau wrote) knowing and interacting with oth- the event overflowed with the was not translated until the ers.” Holy Cross Spirit of hospitality 1970s; it was not used by Holy “Everything we do at this and quickly became more like Cross as a source document,” school involves the mind and the having the cousins over for a visit Gilman said. “But when we heart,” Kolling said. “If we just than a public forum. reflected back over the years, we worked with our minds, we all Saint Mary’s College President realize that many of those charac- would be robots; our hearts make Carol Mooney hosted Holy Cross teristics are indeed part of a Holy us human. When we make deci- Brother Richard Gilman, presi- Cross education. sions, we consider others and dent of Holy Cross College, and “As I look at my own institu- MATT CASHORE how they will be affected.” Holy Cross Father John Jenkins, tion, our board of trustees just Holy Cross College President Brother Richard Gilman, CSC, and Father All three presidents agreed president of the University of adopted a new strategic plan, John Jenkins, CSC, president of the University of Notre Dame, were the that Blessed Basil Moreau would Notre Dame, in the student center after almost two years of work. guests of Saint Mary’s College President Dr. Carol Mooney for a discus- be equally comfortable with the for the chat as members of the After reflecting on what Moreau sion of the Holy Cross Mission in Catholic Education. Shari Rodriguez, far atmosphere of “openness to college and university communi- said, we finally merged our stu- left, Saint Mary’s vice president for college relations, moderated the ideas.” ties, students and donors listened. dent life, residence life, academic event. “He always said that... ‘We The presidents answered ques- planning into one whole. What have nothing to fear from knowl- tions from Shari Rodriguez, Saint we’re trying to do, particularly as said. “The young women who pay attention to it. edge. We can encounter it all and Mary’s vice president for college a Holy Cross environment, is to come here — so proud, so happy “Following the religious mis- explore it, and that’s not going to relations, who moderated the have a seamless whole: learning to be here — leave four years sion of Saint Mary’s is a choice undermine our faith,’” Mooney event. Each brought a unique per- does not just take place in the later much different people. So that I follow. ... It does impact my said. “There is a fearlessness spective about the bond with classroom.” much more mature, so much life.” about knowledge and dialogue Holy Cross principles and the rel- Father Jenkins agreed, noting more confident, so much more Christina Kolling is a first-year and the ability to examine ideas evance of those principles in a in particular students who enter ready for the challenges of life student from Ann Arbor, Mich. from a variety of perspectives Holy Cross education. Notre Dame with goals and that lie ahead. That gives me “If you were to ask me what because we are not afraid of Mooney, the first lay alumna dreams of their own most often immeasurable joy.” the Catholic/Holy Cross mission engagement with the world.” to hold the Office of President at graduate with a passionate desire Several of those young women statement is, I would not be able At the end of the session, the Saint Mary’s, said Holy Cross has to serve the needs of the world. were eager to confirm the presi- to state it word for word,” presidents answered questions had a profound influence on her “The charism of (Holy Cross) dential messages in interviews Kolling said. “I do, however, from the floor. life. is not carried so much by docu- after the event. Sarah Dalton is a know how important education, For the event, three identical “I don’t think when I graduat- ments, but by embodying princi- senior from Wellsboro, Pa., who religion and preparation for life is banners had been hung from the ed from here in 1972 that I real- ples in the lives and practices at says that faith in the cross of at this college. We are not just ceiling over each president’s ized the impact Saint Mary’s our institutions,” he said. “The Christ is a decision. here to earn a degree so we will chair. The banners proclaimed a would have and how differently I education of the mind and the “I am more aware of the mis- be able to go out and make mil- prophecy of Blessed Basil would live because of this,” heart is so central; it is perhaps sion and how I can incorporate it lions of dollars. As a student here, Moreau: “Holy Cross will grow Mooney said. “And I saw it over the central value to the Holy into my everyday actions,” I can tell that our education like a mighty tree.” They may the years in my classmates and Cross institution. It is a powerful Dalton said. “I also feel that the involves learning life skills; how have been intended to designate friends. ... I saw a difference in presence on campus; it has a mission is not forced upon us as to be moral women and be a part three distinct branches of that their lives. It’s not so much what powerful effect on our students.” students; it is more of a choice. of a community.” tree: Priests, sisters and brothers, we say, but what we inspire.” Mooney said her belief in the Students who do not want to fol- Dalton and Kolling said that but by the end of the event they Rodriguez began the discus- spirit of Holy Cross was con- low it or might not believe in it even those who choose to ignore spoke only of unity in the holy sion by quoting the recently-beat- firmed during the recent meeting are not required to believe it or the religious dimension to the cross of Christ. ified founder of the Holy Cross. of college presidents with Pope “In 1849, Blessed Basil Benedict XVI. 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BY SISTER ANGELITA FENKER cheerless bodily changes happen- Love is the only anti-aging pill wellness focus and change funda- friends, serve others. ing. They emphasize loss/dimin- that works — and, it’s free. mental attitudes toward the 5. Do fun things — create ishment (what can’t be done), We all get older; life’s a cre- maturing process. Many services time for relaxing and enjoyable his topic of getting older instead of gain/wellness (what’s ation in progress. If we stop get- are provided for frail adults. activities. charges that “fire in my possible because of lived experi- ting older, then what? We plan However, there aren’t many 6. Learn something new daily Tbelly.” I’ve pursued studies ence). Aging is treated as a dis- for our future financially; why which help the non-frail with — read, study, do art, music, puz- in holistic family spirituality and ease, instead of an opportunity not spiritually? We can’t stay their emergent spirituality and zles, games, hobbies. These help have given seminars in this field for further, holistic, dynamic young, but can stay youthful in empowerment. the brain create new synapses. since 1974 throughout the U. S. growth. spirit by our choice to love, since My dream is that every dio- 7. Spend quiet time with and Canada. As I did this, I Attitude is the primary predic- our spirit is as young as when cese have a person trained in this Christ — try new prayer forms, noticed something strange when tor of the maturing process and God first created it. God’s love in phase of pastoral ministry — write some of your own, read it came to stages five and six of dictates our answer to the ques- us keeps us wondrously life-giv- someone free to assist parishes Scripture; and above all, do the family life cycle: retirement tions: “What is the difference ing and still discovering a with this incredible empower- something to let Christ talk to and aging. Most information between older and old?” and Goddream at each new time of ment: grace-filled transitions unto you. available in both countries “How do I know when I am old?” life. This attitude works as long transformation throughout the focused on frailty, deterioration Answers usually center around as we’re alive, no matter how stages of the life-cycle. Until Reflection: or carefree retirement instead of disabilities and losses emphasized often we’ve been around the sun then, we must start by answering on maturing adult faith formation by society with its stress on — that’s all birthdays tell us any- the question, “How can I help What is my attitude toward that is practical, relevant, chang- ageism and illness. At no other way. develop spiritual maturing?” spiritual maturing? Toward get- ing and personal. time in life are disabilities equat- I believe that spiritual matur- ting older? In my heart, I felt a more posi- ed with personhood except when ing refers to this loving, and to Seven ways to expand the Scripture: “By me your days tive view. In my ongoing post- one is labeled elderly. Refrain the ongoing enrichment of will be multiplied and the years doctoral research, I finally found from using the terms elderly or soul/spirit, body/brain and mind gift of Christ-abundant of your life increased.” (Prv 9:11) authors who agreed. This article’s old in our society as these con- throughout the life-cycle by life are to: title reflects both of my parents’ note diminishment and finality. I which we express love. We can’t philosophies. Dad lived fully till encourage use of older as this fits isolate these human functions 1. Develop a positive attitude 85. Mother was active to 100. I anyone, even a baby. from spirituality. Spirituality is all — focus on can-dos, not can’t- came to understand what they The answer to the posed ques- of these working in harmony and dos. Sister Angelita Fenker, SFCC, has been meant by older and old. Some tion is simple: If I choose to love balance. A strong, faith-filled 2. Maintain a proper balanced involved in education at all levels people are old at 30; others are — God, self, others and creation spirit drives the total system. diet — portion control/calorie for over 60 years. She holds a never old at 120. You know them; — I’ll never get old. I’ll grow Studies show that Alzheimers’ restriction; medications, vitamins doctorate in spirituality; and con- so do I. Older people we’ve older in wisdom, grace and vitali- patients can still be aware of and adequate rest. tinues postdoctoral certification known help form our attitude ty until my life’s mission is com- prayer and spiritual connections 3. Exercise 30 minutes daily in the area of spirituality for toward aging. We frequently plete, but will never get old. A even if their other faculties are — stretching, deep breathing, maturing adults. Her book absorb their mindset. person becomes old when they unable to respond. walking (at least in place). “Grace-filled Transitions unto Many adults describe them- choose to stop loving — and that Church and society must play 4. Socialize — take the initia- Transformation” (2004) is avail- selves as old when they sense choice can happen at any age. a critical role in promoting this tive to stay connected with able at Barnes & Noble. Goshen senior has ‘heart’ for youth was something that would be good come in and use. As Sally and the BY DENISE FEDOROW Sally Cover, senior for my grandchildren to do.” from St. John the other adults were shown around, Family is important to Sally, Evangelist “They were so proud of it and the GOSHEN — A St. John the who grew up on a farm in Iowa, Church, spoke kids loved them. It was very eye- Evangelist grandmother Sally one of 11 children. She and hus- about her pas- opening. We need to see more of Cover has found a new passion the band Jim, who passed away in that.” last few years — camping out with 2004, moved to Indiana in 1978 sion for youth on All the recipients are invited teens, specifically as an adult vol- and in 1996 built their home in a recent spring back to the school for a special unteer for the Catholic Heart Work Middlebury “and became St. day at an area program, and it’s a very moving Camp that St. John’s youth partici- Johners,” she says. The couple has tourist destina- experience for all. The kids often pate in each summer. five children: Mary, Elizabeth, tion near her keep in touch with those they’ve The Catholic Heart Work Allen, Bill and Tricia and 13 Middlebury done work for. Sally feels this is a Camp’s mission is twofold, grandchildren. Sally’s sons and home. great program to get kids started according to the organization’s lit- eight of her grandchildren attend young and she says once they go; erature. First, “to share the love of St. John’s. they keep going and as adults go Jesus and serve Aside from back as counselors. The cost is rea- the neglected, volunteering for sonable and the camp is clearly brokenhearted St. John’s youth the Catholic defined as Catholic. and marginalized Heart “What better way to inspire in any way will leave July 6 Workcamp, them to serve?” Sally asks. needed. The Sally is involved What she enjoys most is Catholic in the parish DENISE FEDOROW “watching them be themselves, HEART work- for a mission work camp holy hour, is a they want to go. You have to give are still working. praising the Lord. They are truly camp mission is Eucharist minis- them freedom — but not too “They work hard and come precious in God’s eyes.” to revitalize in Omaha, Neb. ter and, when much,” she says. back all tired and sweaty,” she As far as others in her age communities and her husband was The participants camp out in says. “It’s all super-planned and group getting involved she says, beautify homes For more information alive, they visit- whatever school will have them, goes like clockwork. The day goes “Anyone interested in any aspect for the elderly, ed the home- and Sally says they all sleep in before you know it.” of youth ministry should reach out disabled and on the Catholic Heart bound together. very close quarters. The adults take Sally says there are usually — there are so many ways they those who can- But she said she turns staying up all night keeping prayers on the way to the work- can help.” not afford need- Youth Camp, visit “loves being a watch over the kids. Often there sites and at night special faith- If roughing it with the kids isn’t ed repairs.” And part of a specta- are 100 people brushing their teeth based activities including music, possible, they can support second, “to www.heartworkcamp.com cle of love for at five sinks, according to Sally. sometimes a play or what organiz- fundraisers, pray for those that are empower partici- teenagers.” She “They mix all the kids up by ers call ‘four corners’ — a corner involved and offer ideas. “We need pants to live as explains the col- day but they roost with their bud- for forgiveness, healing, thankful- everyone’s backing,” Sally says. disciples of lege kids run the camps, and it is dies at night,” she says. ness and praying for others take Asked if being involved in the Christ through serving others. To extremely organized. The kids leave for the worksites place. youth camp keeps her young she foster the spiritual growth of each Sally says a group of about 27 around 8 a.m. and are back around “It’s very powerful,” she says. answers, “Absolutely! I still think participant through the sacraments, kids and adults from St. John’s 3 p.m. College kids and younger The recipients of the teen’s I’m there (in that mindset) but I’m Catholic faith sharing and prayer.” travel to the workcamp. “Kathy adults go out to the different job labor are so appreciative and the not blind-sided, they can’t pull one Sally was first introduced to the makes the drive exciting — it’s a sites with the kids, maybe a resi- kids bond with them. Sally speaks over on me,” she laughs. program in 2005 by fellow parish- getaway and we talk back and dence of an elderly or disabled of an ‘eye-opening’ event for her Most of all she’s learned, “Be ioners Pat and her daughter, Kathy forth with walkie talkies. We stop person or shelters or daycare facili- when the kids were working with a ready for anything. This organiza- Turco, organizers for the work overnight at a hotel or motel where ties. group of people some would con- tion is magnificent, and I don’t camp at St. John’s. the kids can swim and so the bond- Sally and Pat stay back at the sider derilicts, but the kids were so want to see St. John’s give it up, “They expressed their love for ing time has already started before school and prepare meals, serve excited about them. They’d been there are truly talented people it and were so dedicated,” Sally we arrive. One day is free time, meals and wash dishes so they working at a place that supplied involved.” explains. “I wanted to see if this and we let the kids choose where have some rest time while the kids computers for the homeless to MAY 25, 2008 SENIORS 11 Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods graduate inspired by St. Mother Theodore Guérin statue dedication

BY KAY COZAD The people we met on the bus The statue is the design of were wonderful.” artist Teresa Clark of Terre The next morning, Heiny and Haute, who sculpted it in clay. A FORT WAYNE — When the eager group were transported mold of the sculpture was then Dorothy Heiny, parishioner of to the Basilica of the National sent to Nicholas Fairplay in St. John the Baptist Parish and Shrine of the Immaculate Ohio, who carved the statue 1939 Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods Conception where tours were from Indiana limestone. Clark College alumnus, heard about held. Many, including Heiny, was present for the blessing and the special dedication of the stat- attended an alumni brunch held dedication. ue of St. Mother Theodore at Trinity College located near A reception was held within Guérin to be held in Washington, the basilica. Following the walking distance of the garden at D.C., this month, she knew brunch, Heiny says she and her the Pope John Paul II Cultural immediately that she wanted to daughter didn’t dally as they Center where the faithful go. The Congregation of the made their way to the ground- enjoyed refreshments after the Sisters of Providence, founded level basilica Crypt Church for a inspiring ceremony. Adding to by Mother Guérin in 1840, special Mass celebrated by the excitement of the day, Heiny helped shape the Catholic educa- Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop says, “I saw quite a few of the tion she holds so dear. Pietro Sambi, the papal represen- sisters I knew from Saint Mary’s This 91-year-old native of tative to the United States. College. A lot of the sisters Fort Wayne attended Catholic “There were 500 people there went. It was a big occasion for schools throughout her academic in the crypt for Mass,” says them!” career, beginning with her first PROVIDED BY MARY KOWALSKI Heiny of the standing-room-only Daughter Mary adds, “It was six years at the Cathedral Grade Dorothy Heiny, Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods alumnus (1939) and St. John crowd in attendance. The nuncio interesting meeting a friend of School. Heiny recalls being the Baptist parishioner, stands with her daughter Mary Kowalski at the gave a “lovely homily,” empha- mom’s from the class of 1941. I taught by the Sisters of statue of St. Mother Theodore Guérin. The statue, carved of Indiana sizing Mother Guérin’s reliance could really feel that all the Providence. limestone, stands in Mary’s Garden at the Basilica of the National Shrine on Providence. Woods’ alumni, no matter the “I’m very fond of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Heiny joined hun- “I was most impressed by the year, shared a common bond.” of Providence. They were not dreds of pilgrims at the dedication and blessing of the statue on May nuncio’s remark that peace is not After the long and engaging too strict and not too lenient,” 10. just the absence of violence but day, the tired pilgrims gathered she says, adding, “They were that we must surrender ourselves in their respective hotels to pre- good educators, I thought.” College near Terre Haute but These rich historical ties to to the providence of God,” says pare for the trip home. Heiny She then attended the newly- says she would have chosen to the Sisters of Providence meant the inspired Heiny. and her daughter arrived back in opened St. Jude School in her go there anyway. In 1939, the one thing for this nonagenarian Following Mass, those in Indianapolis Sunday evening seventh and eighth grade years. young graduate had earned her — a pilgrimage to Washington, attendance processed to Mary’s filled with the Spirit. Her high school days were spent degree in English and Latin D.C., to honor the saint who Garden where the statue of “I had energy,” says the 91- at St. Augustine Academy in thanks to the Sisters of brought the sisters to Indiana. Mother Guérin stands. year-old Heiny, “I was running what is now the diocesan Providence. Early May 9, in Indianapolis, “The grounds were gor- on enthusiasm!” chancery, each year taught by After raising nine children, Heiny and daughter Mary geous,” recalls Heiny. “The Upon returning to her home the sisters. That, she says with then teaching part-time at Indiana Kowalski boarded one of three basilica and the statue were sur- in Fort Wayne, Heiny brings pride, has been a blessing passed University-Purdue University at busses filled with pilgrims, rounded by yellow and white with her this inspiration, down through three generations Fort Wayne (IPFW) for 20 years, alumni and friends of the sisters flowers.” “Mother Guerin’s emphasis on as her grandmother and mother Heiny retired and eventually was headed for the nation’s capitol. Once there, voices were lifted Providence and not getting upset were both taught by the sisters at recognized for her widespread Thirteen hours later, the weary in song and prayer as about things is a strong prescrip- the academy before her. community service with the but still enthusiastic travelers Archbishop Sambi blessed the tion. It’s not easy to do ... But if Following high school gradu- Francis Murphy Rumely Award, arrived in Washington D.C. statue, after which many, includ- you follow it, it works well.” ation in 1935, she won a four- an honor presented to alumni of “It was a long trip, but I did- ing Heiny, joyfully touched the St. Mother Theodore Guérin year academic scholarship to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for n’t mind it much,” says Heiny, outstretched hand of the statue in was canonized by Pope Benedict Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods exemplary volunteer work. with daughter Mary adding, “... solidarity of faith. XVI on Oct. 15, 2006. SERRA CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS IntroducingSanctuary™

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Sherwin’s son, Dominican Father New Carlisle, IN 46552 574-277-4444 Michael Sherwin, is a theology professor at the University www.kaniewski.com 574-654-3221 of Notre Dame. 12 SENIORS MAY 25, 2008 Mary: The perfect If you have made a commitment to support a parish, school or other agency of the diocese of example in living a life Fort Wayne-South Bend through a will bequest of stewardship or other type of planned gift or endowment, we he is Mary’s would like to invite you to join the prayer in which she Tresponded “yes” to God’s calling that she be the mother of MAGNIFICAT BEQUEST SOCIETY the Son of God. In the Gospel of Luke (1:46-55), Mary spoke the PLANNED Magnificat during the visit to her You will receive — cousin, Elizabeth, which the GIVING • Annual Mass with the Bishop and other members church celebrates on May 31 as ELISA SMITH the feast of the Visitation. As • Certificate of membership Mary greets Elizabeth who is • Special gift of appreciation pregnant with John the Baptist, establishment of an endowment. the baby leaps for joy in Just like through her Magnificat Elizabeth’s womb. Elizabeth, in Mary said “yes” to God’s calling admiration for Mary’s deep faith that she be the mother of Jesus, in God, proclaims, “Blessed art so too can individuals, by joining J I would like to join. J I would like more information. thou among women and blest is the Magnificat Bequest Society, the fruit of your womb.” Mary say “yes” to God’s call of helping Please send me enrollment information. Please send me a brochure. responds to her with the future generations in the Catholic Magnificat as a steward of God’s community of northeast Indiana. Name ______great gift of divine life that is Magnificat Bequest Society within her. members are invited to an annual Address ______In their pastoral letter on stew- Mass with the bishop remember- ardship, the U.S. bishops wrote ing all society members, receive City ______State ______Zip ______that in Mary’s example are all the a certificate of membership and essential elements of being a special gift of appreciation, and Phone ______Parish ______good steward. “She was called have the option of their name and gifted by God. She generous- published as a Magnificat Mail to: Elisa M. Smith, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Planned Giving Office, P.O. 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To establish an endowment, an initial mini- Surely, from now on all generations mum gift of $5,000 is required. will call me blessed. With Mary as our example of For the Mighty One has done great the perfect steward, let us seek things for me, her aid in all of our stewardship And holy is his name. efforts and answer “yes” to God’s call of continuing to build the God’s mercy is from generation to church for future generations. For more information on join- generation for those who fear him. ing the Magnificat Bequest God has shown might with his arm; Society, please refer to the ad, at He has confused the arrogant in the left, in this issue of Today’s conceit of their hearts. Catholic or contact the Office of Planned Giving at (260) 422- God has pulled down the powerful 4611 or [email protected] from their thrones, fwsb.org. 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The Magnificat Bequest TODAY’S Society, named in honor of Mary Elisa M.Smith,CPA/PFS,is the director who is patroness of the Diocese of Planned Giving for the Diocese CATHOLIC of Fort Wayne-South Bend, rec- of Fort Wayne-South Bend and ognizes and thanks generous vice president and director of Call (260) 456-2824 individuals who have remem- financial planning for STAR bered their parish, school or other Wealth Management, 127 W. diocesan organization through a Berry St., P.O. Box 10600, Fort gift from their estate plans or Wayne, IN 46853-0600. MAY 25, 2008 SENIORS 13 Graduation, a new beginning

of the Holy Cross, and spend a lot of time at become what God created him or her to be. our administrative headquarters located at In the parable about the talents, a master THE Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame. Many of our gave his three servants a number of talents senior sisters live there. I am continually to develop and use. As the master in the CUTTING edified and challenged by their ongoing story, Jesus will ask us what we did with the thirst for learning and their zest for life. gifts God gave us. Will we be able to say They participate in many types of activities that we developed them or not? Like the 98- EDGE including those offered by our Saint Mary’s year-old sister in my Spanish class, will we SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC College. Right now I am in a Spanish class stay interested in life for as long as we are with a sister who is 98. She hasn’t missed a able and continue to grow? class, and she studies more than I do. Hopefully our diplomas will be more ost graduation ceremonies are Unfortunately, it is sad that few of us than framed documents hanging on some referred to as commencements. To reach our potential. God has given each per- wall or put in a box somewhere. Our educa- Mcommence is to begin. A gradua- son gifts and talents. It is our responsibility tion should stimulate us to continue to dis- tion is an ending, but it is also a beginning. to discover, develop our own and use them cover and develop our gifts and use them to It ends one chapter of our lives and at the for the building up of the body of Christ and build the reign of God. It really doesn’t mat- same time begins a new one. the world. They are not for us alone. They ter how much we are given. What matters is YAYOUNG ADULT PERSPECTIVES Hopefully graduation is not an end to are given to us to be shared with the com- how we use the skills and talents we have ! learning, just as receiving the sacrament of munity. been given. confirmation is or should not be the end of All who are graduating this year have Finally, a good education is not just book potential God has given you to make this our religious education and faith journey. been given the wonderful gift of an educa- knowledge. Hopefully it encompasses good world a better place for all. Education, including education in our faith, tion, and it is up to you to decide how you values that will help us to live the Christian is a lifetime process. We either continue to are going to use it. Education is a lot more life. Sister Margie Lavonis,CSC, a former campus grow or we will regress. There is no such than learning skills to enable one to go out I pray for God’s blessing on all who have minister and vocation director, works for the thing as standing still. into the world and make a lot of money. The or will soon graduate. May you continue to Sisters of the Holy Cross communications I work for my congregation, the Sisters purpose of education is to help a person grow in faith and knowledge and use the department. [email protected]. All that glitters: Chasing glamour, inviting beauty

have been watching “Dancing manufacture beauty, then we need on a gentle breeze of the Holy “Ultimately, it is the soul that with the Stars” with an inter- not chase it with such vigor. Sit Spirit. makes the face beautiful.” TWENTY Iest that verges on addiction. I ups, teeth-whitening strips, high- Here’s another reassuring That may sound suspiciously enjoy the dancing, but it is the volume mascara — they may insight: Beauty is not a limited like what your mom always said, costume and commodity to but it’s true. And I’ve got it on SOMETHING makeup magic be coveted and good authority, verified by Miss BY CHRISTINA CAPECCHI that draws me clawed at, as America 2001, Angela Baraquio, in every “It has become a habit of our times to mistake reality TV and a nationally recognized beauty. Monday night. beauty pageants “To me, a beautiful person is other contestants. She prayed The tricks often imply. It is kind, loving, generous, humble, backstage. She embraced her per- are wide rang- glamour for beauty.” infinite, and it respectful, honest, considerate, sonal , eschewing the big ing: spray-on multiplies when self assured and speaks from the hair and sequined dresses in lieu JOHN O’DONOHUE, “BEAUTY: THE INVISIBLE EMBRACE” tanner, fake celebrated and heart,” Angie told me. “The of a parted chignon and an eyelashes, body shared. funny thing is, the more beautiful unadorned satin dress so simple glitter, ornate “When we you are on the inside, the more that it shocked some contestants. costumes. say from our beautiful you become on the out- But when she walked onstage, Swirled together, they create aes- achieve glamour, but they do not heart to someone: ‘You are beau- side, because beauty really does she caught the light and shim- thetic fireworks. lead to beauty. tiful,’ it is more than a statement come from within.” mered. During commercials, I grab Rather, beauty is marked by or platitude, it is a recognition In Angie’s crowning moment, my 5-pound weights and do tri- “its ability to surprise,” and invocation of the dignity, her inner and outer beauty con- cep curls, huffing and heaving O’Donohue writes. “With swift, grandeur and grace of their spir- verged. Here was a young woman into toned conformity. Wedding sheer grace, it is like a divine it,” O’Donohue writes. who had honored her Catholic Christina Capecchi is a freelance and swimsuit seasons have breath that blows the heart open.” It is a prayer. principles and gut instincts along writer from Inver Grove Heights, arrived, and I’m not quite ready. It is not plucked or tweezed, And prayer polishes the soul, the path to the pageant. She con- Minn. E-mail her at christi- It seems nearly impossible for scrubbed or squeezed. It arrives which surfaces outwardly. sulted her priest. She supported [email protected]. a young adult — even a ground- ed, faith-filled one — to resist bouts of beauty yearning and seeking. The pursuit can be a Catholic liberal arts college • 4-year graduation guarantee • dedicated to service and community rollercoaster, ascending to arro- gance, dipping to despondency, jerking you back and forth. And yet, my understanding of beauty is deepening, and as a result, the rollercoaster is leveling off. The catalyst: a book by the late, great Catholic thinker John O’Donohue called “Beauty: The Invisible Embrace.” In the book’s introduction, Located just 4 hours O’Donohue makes a profound distinction, writing, “It has become a habit of our times to Try something different. from South Bend, mistake glamour for beauty.” We’re St. Norbert College. And we’re worth a visit. Though glamour can be alluring, near Green Bay, Wis. it is fickle and hollow, fool’s gold Intellectually, spiritually and personally challenging, the college community of next to beauty. St. Norbert offers small class sizes, individual attention and faculty members who Most of what the media pres- make student success their number one priority. ents as beauty — the images we mimic with calisthenics and cos- Not only do you have more than 40 programs to choose from, but a multitude of metics — is actually glamour. It study abroad and internship opportunities as well.Take part in collaborative Office of Admission can be applied and achieved research with our faculty as early as your first year! because it is superficial. 800-236-4878 “Beauty,” on the other hand, Visit St. Norbert College to see for yourself why it continues to be one of the “cannot be forced.” top-ranked colleges in the nation. www.snc.edu This simple sentence brought me great relief. If we cannot The College Community of St. Norbert. A different place to call home. 14 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC MAY 25, 2008

EDITORIAL California decision on marriage challenges us COMMENTARY to deepen our witness TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, n May 15, in a 4-3 decision, the California Supreme Court IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] declared that a proposition that stated that “only marriage Obetween one man and one woman is valid and recognized in California” violated the equal protection clause of the California Constitution. In other words, not only must the State of California pro- vide to homosexual civil unions all the rights and privileges of mar- Fire in the clinic! riage, but, according to four judges, the California Constitution man- dates that it be called “marriage” as well. ne argument that is often daughters really are, even to It is important to remember that Proposition 22 passed in a made to justify destroying their own dad. For the case of MAKING statewide vote eight years ago with more than 60 percent approval. Ohuman embryos begins the embryos who might get left Now, the California Supreme Court has not only disregarded the like this: behind, the same is true: rescu- will of the majority of the people of California, but has likened Suppose there is a fire in a ing the infant says nothing about SENSE OF laws that do not recognize “homosexual marriages” to laws that fertility clinic. You are the only the embryos’ intrinsic worth and forbid interracial marriages. According to these judges, it is simple adult present, and there is a new- dignity, because the rescuer may BIOETHICS bigotry, and they know better. born baby and a tank of liquid first be reacting to what is most BY FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK In response to this decision of the court, the Catholic Bishops of nitrogen with 5,000 frozen familiar to him, namely, the California have made clear that “Catholic teaching maintains that embryos in the clinic. You can newborn baby. marriage is a faithful, exclusive and lifelong union between one save only one of them before the As a priest and bioethicist, I moral value of human embryos place burns down — which often am asked the awkward trapped in the freezer but speaks man and one woman joined in an intimate partnership of life and more to a snap judgment about love — a union instituted by God for the mutual fulfillment of the would you choose? question of what parents should Only the most passionate and do with their “leftover” embryos foreseeable outcomes in a crisis husband and wife as well as for the procreation and education of or triage situation. children.” radical extremist, so the argu- following in vitro fertilization. ment goes, would save the con- Parental anguish and guilt are This scenario reminds us that In addition, Archbishop Neiderauer of San Francisco pointed making complex moral decisions out that “at a moment in our society when we need to reinforce the tainer with the embryos instead almost palpable in our conversa- tions as they struggle to figure under duress is not easy and will strength of marriage and family, this decision of the Supreme of the newborn baby. This seems to demonstrate what advocates out a way to free their own chil- necessarily depend on many fac- Court takes California in the opposite direction. This action chal- of embryonic stem-cell research dren trapped in these frozen tors — the particular circum- lenges those in society who believe in the importance of the tradi- have been saying all along, orphanages. Having personally stances, familial relations, per- tional understanding of marriage to deepen their witness to the namely, that everybody makes a met a number of such parents, I ceived likely outcomes, and unique and essential role that marriage between a man and a moral distinction between am convinced that some of them, other emotional details of the woman has in the life of society.” embryos and children, and that if they had to “face the fire,” case. It also reminds us how the Consider these words of Pope Paul VI from his historic 1968 killing embryos cannot be on the might well choose their own process of reaching correct ethi- encyclical, “Humanae vitae”: “Conjugal love reveals its true nature same moral level as killing chil- embryos over somebody else’s cal judgments does not ultimate- and nobility when it is considered in its supreme origin, God, who dren. Embryo destruction, they newborn. The “family connec- ly depend on dreaming up exas- is love, ‘the Father from whom every family in heaven and on conclude, poses no real moral tion” runs deep, and I have even perating and unrealistic scenar- earth is named’ (Eph. 3:15). Marriage is not, then, the effect of problem if they are killed for spoken with men who responded ios as the justification for those chance or the product of evolution of unconscious natural forces; it research to benefit others. that for the case of their three conclusions. The case of the fire is the wise institution of the Creator to realize in mankind his Yet it is clear that this argu- daughters vs. their wife, they in the clinic does remind us, design of love. By means of the reciprocal personal gift of self, ment fails to justify what it pro- would stay in the clinic trying to nevertheless, that embryos are proper and exclusive to them, husband and wife tend towards the poses. save the whole family, even if it unfamiliar to us, so that we may We can see this by modifying meant they would all end up per- react differently to them than we communion of their beings in view of mutual personal perfection, would to a fully formed baby. to collaborate with God in the generation and education of new the storyline slightly. Imagine ishing in the flames. three beautiful baby sisters who When it comes to a flash But it should also serve to lives.” remind us how embryos are not Indeed, as Pope Benedict XVI wrote in his encyclical on the were just born, lying together decision, then, as the fire rages and sleeping in the same hospital in the clinic, this hypothetical supposed to be familiar to us, topic of love, “Deus Caritas Est,” love is the primordial center of and are not supposed to be in the cosmos. Christian civilization contributed this deeper apprecia- bed. The father of these girls is case misses the essential ques- tion of what our moral obliga- freezers in the first place, but tion of the dignity of marriage — and especially of the woman — in the waiting room down the hall. In another bed next to the tions really are towards the only in the safe harbor of their to Western civilization. The equal dignity of men and women is girls is their mother, unconscious human embryo. Instead, we are mother’s womb. This classic something that modern society takes for granted, but the source of and recuperating from surgery. facing a hopelessly artificial and argumentative example of the this insight and conviction is to be found in the Christian under- The father is the only person in improbable triage situation, clinic fire ultimately fails to standing of the human person. In a pagan society where wives the hospital ward, when sudden- which can never be a legitimate engage the serious question of could easily be tossed aside by a no-longer interested husband, St. ly a massive fire flares up. He basis for determining or deduc- the inestimable worth of each Paul instructed husbands to love their wives unselfishly, to be runs down the hallway to rescue ing moral principles. In a fright- embryonic human by a kind of faithful to them and to submit themselves to their well-being. It is his family, but he can only ening and difficult moment, it sidestep maneuver that draws us no accident that the medieval idea of chivalry — of using mascu- choose one bed to roll out of the involves making split-second into an emotional response based line strength to protect women, children and the vulnerable — ward before the fire completely decisions, rather than engaging on what may be most familiar to sprung from a Christian view of the world. engulfs the room and makes it in calm, principled moral reason- us in a moment of crisis. In our impossible to rescue anyone ing. As we proceed to make that world today, the clinic is not on else. If he chooses to rescue his awful decision, we may instinc- fire, and we do not need to make Service to the truth wife, rather than his three daugh- tively sense how the newborn a Solomonic choice between ters, does that mean there is a baby is already moving along a saving embryonic humans and In proposing that our society should maintain through our laws moral distinction between his path towards becoming an adult those who are older. We ought to and customs the recognition that marriage reflects the complemen- daughters and his wife? Does member of society. Saving the rather work toward building a tary union of man and woman is not an imposition, but rather a that in any way imply that he newborn thus contributes to a society that cares for and safe- service to the truth. Undeniably, our nation is filled with people of would accept the idea of his reasonably certain future out- guards them both. differing nationalities, races and creeds who may not perceive the daughters being experimented on come — whereas saving the truth in the same way. Christian citizens in a democracy should try by researchers or sacrificed for embryos does not raise such to persuade their fellow citizens about what is truly good and science? Certainly not — such a practical certainty about their engage in respectful dialogue — especially on an issue as funda- conclusion would never follow future or their ultimate fate. mental to civilization as marriage. from his action. The fact that he Some embryos from the tank Everyone has the right and responsibility to persuade his fellow chose to save his wife would not might end up being implanted citizens that his conscientiously held position is the right one. indicate that he valued his three into their mother’s womb but Then, in a democracy, it is up to the majority through referenda or daughters any less than his wife, still die or undergo “selective elected representatives to make the decision. A decision establish- or that he viewed them as being reduction”; some might be ing “homosexual marriages” should not be arrogantly imposed on “less human” than his wife. It destroyed because they are Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. the people as it was several years ago by four judges in might rather indicate that deemed “unfit” by clinic opera- earned his doctorate in neuro- Massachusetts and, now, by four judges in California. because he had spent a lot of tors; others might be handed science from Yale and did post- time with his wife over the over to researchers for embryo- doctoral work at Harvard. He is years, he was more emotionally destructive experiments; many a priest of the diocese of Fall attached to her, knew the sound might still remain in the deep River, Mass., and serves as the of her voice and on a first emo- freeze indefinitely. If I were to director of education at The Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, tional level responded to his life- grab the newborn out of the fire, National Catholic Bioethics Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, long friendship with her. It says that action says nothing mean- Center in Philadelphia. See Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. nothing about how valuable his ingful about my thoughts on the www.ncbcenter.org 15 MAY 25, 2008 COMMENTARY Immigration vs. jobs and opportunity CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson Perceived myth: Immigrants take Immigrants fill jobs in key sectors, jobs and opportunity from start their own businesses, and May 31 is the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. contribute to a thriving economy. Americans. IMMIGRATION: This quiz takes an Elizabethan tour. Known fact: The largest wave of The net benefit of immigration to immigration to the U.S. since the the U.S. is nearly $10 billion annu- early 1900s coincided with our ally. As Alan Greenspan points MYTHS 1.What relation was Elizabeth to Mary,the mother of Jesus? lowest national unemployment rate out, 70 percent of immigrants a.none b.sister c.cousin and fastest economic growth. arrive in prime working age. That AND FACTS Immigrant entrepreneurs also cre- means we haven’t spent a penny 2.When we first hear of Elizabeth in the Scriptures,we are told that she had none of ate jobs for U.S. and foreign work- on their education, yet they are BY THE INDIANA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE these: ers. While there has been no com- transplanted into our workforce a.brains and will contribute $500 billion prehensive study done of immi- rary employment of foreign work- b.children toward our social security system grant-owned businesses, there are ers who help American employers c.flaws over the next 20 years countless examples: in Silicon in sectors of the economy that pro- The U.S. Department of Labor Valley, companies begun by vide seasonal jobs. projects that by 2010, the U.S. will 3.In Jesus’day this was often thought of,rather unfairly,as a Chinese and Indian immigrants Quote: “Migrants have a right to have created 22 million new jobs a.benefit generated more than $19.5 billion life with dignity, and therefore a — 9 million more jobs than new b.curse or punishment in sales and nearly 73,000 jobs in right to migrate to that end.” — (native-born) workers entering the 2000. — Source: Immigration and Apostolic Constitution on the c.sign of mental weakness job market. This gap will increase Unemployment: New Evidence, Spirituality of the Migrant, Pope after 2010 as the “baby boomers” Alexis de Tocqueville Institution. Pius XII, 1952. 4.Who was Elizabeth’s husband? reach retirement age and leave the a.Zachary (Zacharias) Aren’t immigrants labor force. Today, our immigration laws do b.John (Juan) taking jobs from U.S. not reflect this demographic and To correspond with materials distrib- c.Simon (Cephas) workers? Why do economic reality. Our immigration uted at parishes in the Diocese of laws should be reconciled with the Fort Wayne-South Bend, the 5.He got this news from an angel: businesses hire them? economic laws of supply and Indiana Catholic Conference is a.that he is to be the Messiah demand. Immigration reform would offering this series of information During the 1990s, half of all b.that his wife was to have a child address a range of workforce reali- pieces concerning perceived c.that the synagogue picnic was cancelled new workers were foreign-born, ties — legalizing a workforce that myth vs. known facts on immi- filling gaps left by native-born is here to stay, providing more legal gration. For information visit the 6.What was his reaction,and what happened as a result? workers in both the high- and low- visas for workers to come in the Indiana Catholic Conference Web skill ends of the spectrum. future, and providing for the tempo- site at www.indianacc.org. a.He was overjoyed and spilled the Menorah oil. b.He was shocked and went insane. c.He doubted the message and was struck dumb.

‘I am the living bread come down 7.When Mary visited Elizabeth,what prenatal feat occurred? a.The baby leapt in Elizabeth’s womb. b.The twins Castor and Pollex appeared. from heaven’ c.The baby was heard to sing a canticle. arrived at the Promised Land. food and water, without any direc- St. Paul’s First Epistle to the tion as to where to go, they were 8.What was Elizabeth’s greeting to Mary (translated into Latin),which forms part of a Corinthians supplies the second facing death itself. prayer? THE reading. Along with the Gospels of God supplied them with food a.Pater Noster SUNDAY Matthew, Mark and Luke, First and water, pointing them on the b.Manifestum Dignatatus Corinthians provides the New right path to the Promised Land. c.Ave Maria Testament records of the institu- God gave them life. GOSPEL tion of the Eucharist. It is important that we realize The presence of this record in who and where we are. Today, as 9.Mary’s response is known as the MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION First Corinthians indicates how humans in any time, we are lost in a.Doggerel important the Eucharist was in our own stark and sterile Sinai b.Magnificat early Christianity. The similarity Peninsulas. c. Lorica among all the accounts shows how We may have earthly food and Feast of Corpus carefully the first Christians water (although many humans do 10.A minority of ancient Latin texts attribute this prayer to Christi wished to repeat the Last Supper. not). We may assume that we a.Elizabeth St. John’s Gospel is the source know where we are, and where we b.St.Patrick of the last reading, and it is power- should go with our lives. Jn 6:51-58 c.Boris Godunov’s failed protégé, Boris Nat-so-gud ful and eloquent. Jesus states, “I But, in fact, we too are at the This weekend the church cele- am the living bread come down mercy of conditions surrounding brates the feast of the Body and from heaven. If anyone eats this us. In the spiritual sense, we may 11.What happened to Elizabeth’s husband when she gave birth? Blood of Christ, or as perhaps it is bread, he shall live forever; the be facing death. a.He got a tax refund from the Roman Revenue Service. better known by its Latin transla- bread I shall give is my flesh, for We can do nothing ultimately to b.His eyesight was restored. tion, Corpus Christi. the life of the world.” rescue ourselves on our own. God c.His power of speech was restored. The first reading is from the The Lord spoke these words, enters the picture. He gives us the Book of Deuteronomy, one of the almost certainly, in Aramaic. They Jesus, the Son of God. The Lord first five books of the Old 12.What did Elizabeth’s husband name their son? were recorded in the Gospel in gives us the Eucharist. As the early a.John Testament. Deuteronomy recalls Greek. The English version is a Christians so firmly believed, the b.Yeshuah (Jesus) the passage of the Hebrews from further translation. Despite the Eucharist is not merely a symbol. Egyptian slavery to the Promised years, and despite the translation, it The Eucharist is Jesus, the Lord’s c. Mark Land. is clear that Jesus spoke of the “body, blood, soul and divinity.” In Moses is the central figure in Eucharist, as we understand it the Eucharist, Jesus gives us life. 13.Why did the neighbors wonder about this? this book, in the Pentateuch, and in today. He used no symbolic phras- a.It was not a Jewish name. the list of ancient Hebrew es, no vague illusions. The biblical b.It was not a family name. prophets. He is the principal figure texts are clear. He said, “I am the c.It was derived from “Marcus,”associated with the hated Romans. in this reading. living bread come down from To understand this book, and heaven.” READINGS indeed to understand the plight of Sunday: Dt 8:2-3,14b-16a Ps 147:12- 14.What unusual insight do we get about how Elizabeth and her husband raised their the Hebrews as they fled from Reflection 15,19-20 1 Cor 10:16-17 Jn 6:51-58 son? slavery in Egypt, across the Sinai Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9 Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, a.He was dressed as a girl to protect him from Herod’s armies. Peninsula, and eventually to the The circumstances of the flight 9-10 Mk 10:17-27 b.He was raised in the desert. Promised Land, it is necessary to of the desperate Hebrews, trapped Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16 Ps 98:1-4 c.He was never permitted wine or milk or to bathe. realize how bleak and sterile the for generations in slavery in Egypt, Sinai was, and still is for that mat- Mk 10:28-31 across the Sinai Peninsula, as 15.What do we learn about Elizabeth’s later life? ter. Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25 Ps 147:12- recalled by Deuteronomy, the 15,19-20 Mk 10:32-45 a.She was voted Mother of the Year of the year 0002. The fleeing Hebrews virtually source of the first reading, is a fit- Thursday: 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12 Ps b.She, after her son was killed by Herod, joined the new Jesus were helpless. They faced starva- ting initiation for the church’s les- tion, as well as possible death from son on this feast of Corpus Christi. 100:2-5 Mk 10:46-52 movement. thirst, since food and water were They were completely at the Friday: Dt 7:6-11 Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10 c.Nothing nowhere to be found. mercy of an unknown and very 1 Jn 4:7-16 Mt 11:25-30 Through Moses, God supplied. unforgiving land. They had no Saturday: Zep 3:14-18a (Ps) Is ANSWERS: As a result, the people lived. They way out. They could help them- 12:2-3, 4b-6 Lk 1:39-56 1.c, 2.b, 3.b, 4.a, 5.b, 6.c, 7.a, 8.c, 9.b, 10.a, 11.c, 12.a, 13.b, 14.b, 15.c. did not perish. In time, they selves very little if at all. Without 16 COMMENTARY MAY 25, 2008 No intercommunion based on the theology of the Eucharist Why can’t my non-Catholic relative It is clear from the New to intercommunion. The reception of Communion who attends Mass every Sunday, Testament and early Christian liter- We need to look at what the by members of a differing receive Communion? (Answer in plain ature that the celebration of the THAT’S Eucharist signifies and effects Christian denomination cannot be English please.) Anonymous Eucharist, the breaking of the (does) in order to understand pre- a sign of unity among those bread, was part and parcel of the cisely why intercommunion is, in believers when, in fact, significant Intercommunion, the reception of newborn church’s self-understand- A GOOD actuality, a counter-sign to the differences in belief and practice the Eucharist in the Catholic ing. In Luke’s description of the Eucharist itself. Thomas Aquinas remain between Catholics and Church by non-Catholic Christians first Christian community (found QUESTION (1225-1274) teaches that the ulti- those of other Christian traditions. (or reception by Catholics in other in Acts 2:43-47), it is clear that the mate end (what he calls the res) of Eucharistic Communion would Christian churches) is a very common life, prayer and the the Eucharist is the building up then become a counter-sign: it touchy subject. Many Catholics Eucharist were the mainstay of the and strengthening of the unity of would signify a unity which does who have a non-Catholic spouse or infant church; that link between memorial are ultimately insuffi- the church. The grace particular to not (yet) exist among these who have friends of other community life and the eucharistic cient; that is, they are not true the Eucharist is to draw communi- Christians. This lack of unity is an Christian traditions often perceive celebration is not insignificant. enough. cants into greater unity in the body unhappy reality, but a reality that an injustice is being perpetrat- Justin Martyr, a convert to Catholicism maintains that the of Christ, the church, by — at the nonetheless. ed, and that Catholic limitations on Christianity writing about 60-70 Eucharist is more than a symbol: it same time — signifying that unity. Praying publicly with intercommunion are contrary to years after the Evangelist Luke, is a special kind of sign, which The Eucharist, simply put, is Christians of other denominations the nature of the Gospel’s teaching lays down three prerequisites for effects or brings about what it sig- both a sign and source of unity in (particularly through services of of love and acceptance. admission to eucharistic nifies, it is technically called an the church. This notion is neither the Word) can be a rewarding and The reasons behind the Catholic Communion: , acceptance “efficacious sign.” Jesus Christ, in new to Aquinas nor unique to him. beautiful ecumenical venture. But Church’s limitations on intercom- of basic Christian doctrine, and a the words of the An ancient Christian document sharing eucharistic Communion munion are generally misunder- moral lifestyle. is truly present “body, blood, soul, called the Didache contains what with other Christians would be a stood. The rationale behind the Justin further emphasizes the and divinity,” under the appear- is arguably the most ancient misuse of what the Eucharist is Catholic Church’s limitations on importance of what the later tradi- ances of bread and wine. The Mass Eucharistic Prayer. The prayer meant both to signify and effect. intercommunion is not based upon tion would refer to as “real pres- is also more than a memorial meal. found in the Didache asks God not This also explains why Catholics a kind of moral or religious superi- ence” — the Eucharist is not to be It is a re-presentation of the for private graces for individual should not receive communion in ority. There are many believers — received as ordinary bread and paschal (from the Greek word for believers, but to gather, protect, other churches (even if invited to Presbyterians, Lutherans, wine but as the flesh and blood of Easter) mystery: all the power and and safeguard his church. Thus the do so); they should refrain not in Methodists, Episcopalians, Baptists Jesus, who himself took flesh for promise of Christ’s life-giving Eucharist is not only about uniting arrogance, but actually with the and others — who are perhaps our salvation. death and resurrection are made individual believers to Christ humble recognition that receiving morally or religiously better Many Christian denominations present and available to us through through a share in communion, but communion (however it is under- Christians than nominal Catholics. do not, in fact, share the same the celebration of the Eucharist; it more fundamentally about uniting stood in that particular church) But that is not what is at stake in understanding of the Eucharist that is not as though Jesus is “re-sacri- a community of believers together would offer a false sign of a com- intercommunion. The Catholic dis- Catholicism holds, teaches and cel- ficed” at the Mass — his one sav- through their communion with munion that does not yet exist. So cipline of not practicing intercom- ebrates. Some view communion ing sacrifice is made present each Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. while we must strive for greater munion is based upon a theology simply as a symbol and memorial time the Mass is celebrated. But When one receives the unity among all Christians, we of the Eucharist: what it is, what it of what Jesus has done for us. doctrinal differences regarding the Eucharist, she is placing herself in should realize that the limitations does and what it signifies. Such ideas about symbol and Eucharist are not the sole obstacle communion of mind and heart on intercommunion are based not with the church. It is an act which upon inequality or elitism (political signifies not only a spiritual union and social categories), but rather with Christ, and, through him, with are rooted in the very nature of The pope and the universities other members of the church, but it what the Eucharist is and what it is also a public affirmation of the does. enedict XVI had barely left Freedom is an opting in — a par- beliefs of that community and a the Catholic University of ticipation in Being itself. Hence commitment to the practice of the BAmerica on April 17 when authentic freedom can never be THE faith as it is experienced and Father Michael Heintz, rector of St. the Catholic higher education obtained by turning away from shared by that community (recall Matthew Cathedral, South Bend establishment’s spin machine shift- God.” (Might these sentences be CATHOLIC Justin’s prerequisites). answered this question. ed into high gear. One university printed, framed and posted in co- president said that what most ed dormitories on Catholic cam- DIFFERENCE impressed him about the papal puses?) address to Catholic educators was “We observe today a timidity in GEORGE WEIGEL SCRIPTURE SEARCH what it was not: a dressing-down. the face of the category of the Still another president cooed that good ... an assumption that every By Patricia Kasten she felt “affirmed.” An administra- experience is of equal worth and a ferent idea of what befits a tor at yet another institution said reluctance to admit imperfection Gospel for May 25, 2008 Catholic college or university than John 6:51-58 that, as the pope hadn’t cited “Ex and mistakes. And particularly dis- a lot of the Catholic higher educa- Corde Ecclesia,” John Paul II’s turbing is the reduction of the pre- tion establishment, however, I pro- Following is a word search based on the Gospel concerns about Catholic identity cious and delicate area of educa- pose a simple test. were clearly old hat. One got the tion in sexuality to management of Whether or not to produce Eve reading for the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ: distinct impression from the spin ‘risk,’ bereft of any reference to Ensler’s Vagina Monologues — a Jesus speaking to the Jews about food and drink. The that a lot of people thought they’d the beauty of conjugal love.” (How “play” that mocks the settled words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. dodged a bullet — and were grate- many freshman orientation pro- teaching of the Catholic Church — ful they weren’t going home to grams and student life offices on has become a tedious annual ritual LIVING BREAD HEAVEN WHOEVEREATS face irate alums and dubious Catholic campuses would have to on many Catholic campuses. FOREVER MY FLESH THEMSELVES donors. The “Benedict loves what examine consciences here?) Prominent among them is Notre THIS MAN GIVE US JESUS we’re doing” blah-blah has contin- “... I wish to affirm the great Dame: to the public mind, the flag- UNLESS SON OF MAN DRINK ued ever since. value of academic freedom. ...Yet ship among U.S. Catholic institu- BLOOD RAISE LAST DAY The facts, to put it gently, sug- ... any appeal to the principle of tions of higher education. There, TRUE FOOD FATHER CAME DOWN gest something rather more com- academic freedom in order to justi- the university’s president, Holy ANCESTORS ATE DIED plicated. Consider these excerpts fy positions that contradict the Cross Father John Jenkins has from the Holy Father’s address: faith and the teaching of the allowed Ensler’s “play” on cam- “A university’s or school’s church would obstruct or even pus, acquiescing to the demands of HIS FLESH Catholic identity ... is a question of betray the university’s identity and some Notre Dame faculty while conviction — do we really believe mission; a mission at the heart of rejecting the counsel of other dis- LMYFLESHKOJU that only in the mystery of the the church’s (teaching mission) tinguished faculty members and Word made flesh does the mystery and not somehow ... independent the arguments of the local bishop. ICAMEDOWNESN of man truly become clear? Are we of it.” (Will the theologians at In the patristic period, disputes VSDNNFGOSTKL ready to commit our entire self — prestige Catholic universities who within and among local churches I ETAAANUAKNE intellect and will, mind and heart affirm “Humanae Vitae’s” teaching were submitted to the Bishop of — to God? Do we accept the truth on the morally appropriate means Rome for adjudication. So here’s NVSROTSECNAS Christ reveals?” (What percentage of regulating fertility, the cate- my proposal and my test-case: let GLAAUHRDL I MS of this year’s Catholic college and chism’s teaching on the disordered Father Jenkins send Pope Benedict university graduates could honest- character of homosexual acts, and XVI a copy of Ensler’s “play,” BEL I DE I DGRFU ly answer those questions with a the teaching of “Ordinatio asking the pope whether he con- RSFSVRFO I DOE convinced “Yes?”) Sacerdotalis” on the inadmissabili- siders this material appropriate for “While we have sought dili- ty of women to holy orders please production or useful for discussion EMDEFDOOLBNV gently to engage the intellect of raise their hands?) on a Catholic campus. our young, perhaps we have neg- The spin machine notwithstand- AEOREVEROFO I lected the will. Subsequently we ing, Benedict XVI put serious DHEAVENDEDSG observe, with distress, the notion challenges before the nation’s lead- George Weigel is a senior fellow of WTH I SMANANAJ of freedom being distorted. ing Catholic educators. To resolve the Ethics and Public Policy Freedom is not an opting out. any doubts that the pope has a dif- Center in Washington, D.C. © 2008 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com MAY 25, 2008 SPORTS 17

NO TRACK, BUT THREE COUGARS QUALIFY FOR NAIA MEET Three members of the University of Saint Francis track and field team have earned a trip to the 2008 NAIA Track and Field Championships in St. Louis, Mo. They are senior Adam Longsworth, freshmen Nick Adams and freshman Jean Marqueling, a Bishop Dwenger grad. Marqueling, who competed in the weight throw in the women’s NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships, has the 14th best throw in the hammer nationally at 156 feet even out of 21 qualifiers. Competition in the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Sports Championships runs from May 22-24 at Ralph Korte Stadium in Edwardsville, Ill. CYO athletes shine at City Meet

high jump (5-00) and Heddens meter runs and Ali Tippmann from added to the boy’s CYO record the long jump to round out the BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN with a record-breaking effort of St. Charles in the 100-meter dash books in the 1,600-meter run. St. blue ribbon recipients. 17.66 seconds in the 100-meter and 400-meter run. The Lady Jude’s Andrew Eckrich turned in a “We had some great perform- FORT WAYNE — Saturday, May hurdles. This broke St. Vincent Cardinals were also crowned in the 4:50.89 mile wiping out his own ances at this year’s meet. The 10, marked another great day in Mary Manning’s 2003 record of 200-meter dash (Danielle 5.03.14 pace from a year ago. coaches did a great job of having the history of Catholic Youth 17.9. Messman) and long jump (Paige St. Therese got their first place their teams well prepared,” said an Organization (CYO) track and St. Vincent got a stellar per- Sordelet). Finally, Sordelet and finishes for the day out of triple excited meet coordinator Jacob field. Not only did the weather formance from Chris Widner. Messman were joined by Erin winner Logan Dorman in the shot Doctor. cooperate beautifully for The eighth grader was not McTague and Mary Beier to win put, high jump and 4x200 meter Summarizing the season as the city meet at Bishop only a double winner the 4x200-meter relay adding 10 relay. Other members of the win- many coaches might, St. Vincent Luers High School, in her throwing more points for St. Charles. ning relay were: Joshua Ware, assistant Therese German said, but five new city events, but she also Luke Little and Corey Leffers. “Every year we are surprised at the meet records were set meet records in Boy’s action Leffers also took the 100-meter accomplishments and improve- set — four girls’ both. Widner’s 38 In boy’s action, St. Charles won hurdles. Finally, Andrew Yaney ments they (her team) achieve as and one boys’. foot 7.5 inch the “battle of the unbeatens” edg- from St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth won they grow.” St. John’s New heave in the shot ing the St. John New Haven team Haven Raider girls put erased Kayla 83-78 to win this year’s city meet. scored 109 team Zink’s 2007 mark St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth came in points to take home of 36-feet-2-inches. third place with 58 points, while top honors once again Although under her St. Therese (51 points) and St. 2008 for 2008. The Lady personal best of 113-feet- Jude (45 points) were not far Cardinals from St. Charles were 09-inches set at the April 17 reg- behind in fourth and fifth. runner-up in the meet scoring 83 ular season meet, Chris’s amazing The winners got first place in points. The team from St. Jude discus toss of 101-feet-7-inches at three out of the 12 events from $50 Per Ticket placed third with 71 points and the the City Meet shattered the 90- Bryan Tippmann (discus), Austin Only 3500 tickets to be sold St. Vincent Panthers tallied 47 feet-4inches record held by Whisler (400-meter run) and Grand Prize up to $25,000* points to earn fourth place. Jennifer Byrd from St. Aloysius Bobby Jauch (800-meter run). St. The Raiders were led by a first- since 2005. Chris’s father and 32- John New Haven also earned blue place finish from their 4x100 relay year veteran coach, Herb Widner ribbons in three events. The Entries must be received by Catholic Charities not later than June 4, 2008 team of Courtney Heddens, Kori explained, “Chris had good train- Raiders were led by a triple win- to be considered eligible for the drawing. Current, Leah Painter and Emily ing ground.” Chris is the third ning effort from eighth-grader Lahrman. The gold baton carriers Widner daughter to hold the CYO Andrew Hoffer who won both DrawingtobeheldonJune5,2008 set a city meet record clocking a record in the discus event. sprints and anchored the 4x100 55.25 seconds which beat their Other double winners in the relay team for teammates Conner own record of 55.86 from a year 2008 year-end showcase were McCann, Sam Johnson and Colin Return this form with check or money order to: Catholic Charities ago. Other blue ribbon winners for Addie Reimbold (St. Joseph/St. Stuerzenberger. 1817 Miami St. South Bend, IN 46613 the Raiders were Painter in the Elizabeth) in the 800- and 1,600- A phenomenal new time was or call 1-800-686-3112 or 574-234-3111 to purchase a ticket with a major credit card. License # 112991 *Prize amount may be proportionately reduced if less than 3500 tickets are sold. ICCL baseball enters final phase Name:______Address:______In the wildest slugfest of the A post season varsity tourna- City:______State:______BY ELMER J. 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NEW YORK (CNS) — “You may find Narnia a more savage 622 North 13th Street • Decatur • (260) 724-8181 place than you remember,” the dwarf Trumpkin warns the four Pevensie children on their return to the magical realm in “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” (Disney). He speaks the truth. As exciting and well-crafted, if less emotionally absorbing, as 2005’s “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” the follow-up is more reliant on martial action. This is in keeping with the belli- cose second volume in C.S. Lewis’ seven-part series, which has a thinner plot and affords less opportunity for character and the- CNS PHOTO/DISNEY matic development. Ben Barnes and Warwick Davis The increase in the violence star in a scene from the movie Rocco’s quotient is modest enough not to “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Restaurant prevent “Prince Caspian” from of Caspian.” Since 1951...First original pizza in town! qualifying as salubrious enter- SPECIALIZING IN ITALIAN ENTREES tainment. 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Witch (Tilda Swinton) and a vanquishing the enemy and is blood sacrifice. clearly on the side of the right- Returning director and co- eous and faithful, imparting a You can choose one or all Banquet Rooms writer Andrew Adamson injects green message which serves to of our services. We’ll make the best of Hotel Rooms intermittently successful humor. temper the film’s more sanguine your special event. Hall’s has been in the The mouse Reepicheep (voiced aspects. Rehearsal Dinners by Eddie Izzard) is a clone of The film contains much battle- business of making people happy for Puss in Boots from the “Shrek” field violence and deadly hand- over 60 years. You can trust us to Catering Service movies, two of which Adamson to-hand combat, a decapitation, a directed. The attempt to spark a brawl involving schoolchildren, do it just right. Wedding Cakes romance between Caspian and some intense scenes of child peril Susan, the eldest of the Pevensie and frightening sequences. The For more information contact Hall’s Guesthouse at: siblings, feels obligatory. Their USCCB Office for Film & (260) 489-2524 • www.DonHalls.com kiss, backed by a jarring pop Broadcasting classification is A- song, seems patently artificial. II — adults and adolescents. MAY 25, 2008 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 19 REST IN PEACE Albion Jerome Christopher Margaret G.Fifer, 79, WHAT’S HAPPENING? Raymond A.Pickell, 68, Krakowski, 20, St.Bavo St.John the Baptist Blessed Sacrament New Haven David W.Inwood, 80, WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Fort Wayne Mary Ellen Oberley, 85, St.Matthew Cathedral Gregory J.Kartholl, 52, St.Louis Besancon announcement at least two weeks to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Baltazar Juarez, 79, St.Jude Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Notre Dame St.Adalbert Marjorie A.Kite, 87, Dr.Rollin A.Lasseter III, or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Edward R.Wachowiak, St.Jude 68, Sacred Heart 73, St.Casimir call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Basilica Loretta Taylor, 87, Leo Niespodziany, 74, St.Jude Rose Mary LaPara, 89, St.Joseph have a Nelson’s chicken and ribs 5-8 p.m. and music by Paul and Sacred Heart Basilica DEVOTIONS Hiram R.Philips, 78, All family drive-through on Sunday, June 1, Susan from 7-10 p.m. On Helen B.Zakrzewski, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Half Saturday kids games, Texas Hold St.Charles Borromeo Plymouth Fort Wayne — The all family 81, St.Adalbert chickens are $6 each and full ‘em and Blackjack, hog roast, Dolores Juanita rosary will be Sunday, May 25, William M.Firks, 88, slabs of baby back ribs are $8 family fun, beer tent and a raffle. Camacho-Vaca, still- Lucille J.Wisnoewski, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at St.John the Baptist MacDougal Chapel. The inten- each. Pre-sale tickets available Loose Change will perform from born, St.Michael 87, Christ the King after Masses Memorial day 8-11 p.m. Free admission. tion is for all families. Attending M.Sally Martin, 87, weekend or just stop by that day. Timothy S.Millea, 57, Warsaw will be Father Pius from St. Most Precious Blood Vincent de Paul and Sister Carol Proceeds help buy bells for the Christ Child garage sale time St.Michael Carmela Canzoneri, 84, bell choir. Fort Wayne — The Christ Child Sacred Heart Meyers, OSF, from the Mishawaka South Bend University of Saint Francis. Society will have a garage sale Guadalupe Clark, 93, St. Jude Eaglemania Friday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 2 Thaddeus A.Mirocha, Queen of Peace 91, St.Matthew First Saturday Devotions Fort Wayne — St. Jude Parish p.m. and Saturday, June 7, from Saturday, June 7, devotions will will offer Eaglemania on Friday, 8 a.m. to noon at Queen of Richard L.Gale, 71, Cathedral be held at the following parishes: June 13, from 5 p.m. to mid- Angels activity center, 1500 W. St.Monica Fort Wayne — St. Joseph, 7:15 night. From 5-8:30 p.m. food, State Blvd. kids games and a talent show a.m.; St. Charles, 8 a.m.; Sacred Volunteer opportunities 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Heart, 7:30 a.m.; St. Rose, will be offered. From 9 p.m. to Luers Loot Garage Sale Plymouth - June 18, 20 and 25 midnight a beer garden and jun- South Bend — The Center for Monroeville, 8:10 a.m.; St. Fort Wayne — The Luers Loot Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. South Patrick, Arcola, 7:15 a.m.; St. ior and senior high dance extrav- Garage Sale will be Saturday, Bend - June 17, 19 and 24 from aganza will finish the evening. is in need of volunteers and Joseph, Garrett, 8:40 a.m. Call May 31, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A invites mature individuals to reg- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers will (260) 749-9396 to have your list- bag sale will begin at 1 p.m. ister for training by calling the serve patients in their homes, in ing added. Precious Blood announces Funfest Items may be dropped off any volunteer resource coordinator nursing homes or may also serve Fort Wayne — Most Precious Saturday in May from 9-11 a.m. nearest to them. In the Elkhart in office or clerical roles. In German Mass celebrated Blood Parish will have Funfest Large items may be donated by area call Kathy at (574) 264- addition, individuals with licen- Fort Wayne — St. Peter Church, on Friday and Saturday, May 30 calling Meg Hanlon at (260) 3321. In the Plymouth area call sure/ certification in massage 500 E. DeWald St., will celebrate and 31. Friday offers food from 456-1261 Ext. 3256. Angie at (574) 935-4511. In the therapy, hair styling or notary a German Mass at 11 a.m. on South Bend area call Jackie at public are also needed. June 1. Father Charles Herman (574) 243-3100. The next train- Scheduling for volunteers is flex- will be the celebrant, and the Organist/Pianist ing dates are: Elkhart - June 9, ible. Fort Wayne Mennerchor and Dammenchor will provide music. Vibrant suburban parish of 3000 families, known for Celebrating 70 A German dinner may be pur- “Family Owned” chased after Mass in the excellence in liturgy and music, seeks a part-time Pavilion. Both the church and Organist/Pianist. O/P must work collaboratively with years of serving Pavilion are handicapped accesi- the Michiana area ble, as is the large parking lot. Director and Assistant Director of Liturgy and Music. Responsibilities include assisting Director with Sunday Funeral Homes Day of reflection Liturgies, School Liturgies, Holy Days, Funerals, and & Cremation Service Mishawaka — A day of reflec- tion will be held Wednesday, Weddings; children’s, handbell and adult choirs; office Re-Introducing VALUE Packages “The Comparable Cost Alternative” May 28, at St. Francis Convent, work. Requirements include piano and pipe organ from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The •Simple Complete Cremation...... $960 theme for the day is skills, ability to work with other instrumentalists, and •Cremation with Memorial Service...... $1450 “Ecclesiastes.” Please bring your a degree in music or equivalent. Salary is commensu- •Complete Service Cremation...... $3,450 Bible. 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St. Lawrence School has a strong June 1 Ordinary St. Mary St. Hedwig and St. Patrick Wayne and at tradition of educating children for 127 years. we Time Huntington South Bend 7:30 a.m.on WSBT are a diverse, multi-ethnic, socio-economic popu- 10th Sunday Father Glenn Kohrman Father David Voors 960 AM in lation, with high ISTEP scores, and a caring and June 8 in Ordinary St. Mary of the Assumption St.Mary of the Lake South Bend. Time Decatur Airs at 6:30 a.m. Culver dedicated staff. We seek leadership committed to “Radio Rosary” 11th Sunday Father Robert Schulte Father Bob Lengerich airs M-F at 11 academic excellence in the Catholic tradition. 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BY KAY COZAD Wayne for their generous and con- Treatment Redemptive suffering tinued support. “And thank you for Returning home, Emilija had Though all who know her say prayers. Prayers have sustained VALPARAISO — “God never immediate surgery to remove her Emilija is a courageous little girl, us,” they say. This they say is a gives you more than you can han- thyroid, in treatment of other she says sometimes she doesn’t story of community and grace. dle,” has become a weary verse for symptoms and for the next four feel so brave. “I’ve wondered “It’s the story of every family with one talented and faith-filled young months this resilient child was ‘why?’ ... It’s been hard ... but a child with a serious illness. girl. Twelve-year-old Emilija taken to the Children’s Hospital in praying always is something that Emilija is not the only one. There Lapas is currently undergoing a Chicago every three weeks for a helped me. God is there and are so many others who need help special protocol of proton radiation five-day round of chemotherapy. always with me,” says this incredi- and care. We hope to spend the as follow-up treatment for a can- “As terrible as it was,” says Vilius, ble survivor. rest of our lives helping others.” cerous tumor surgically removed “God’s grace was evident. We had Her parents agree saying, from her spine that she hopes will support and so many comforts “Emilija has a keen love for God. be the final trial before regaining from people and the doctors.” Of It’s hard to understand why. ... But her health. his daughter’s courage he says, we’ve learned a lot from her. We Emilija is the oldest of four Come join the Lapas “Emilija was brave and went to see the truth about suffering. children born to Paulette and every round of chemo smiling There’s so much beauty in it. ... Family FUNdraiser Vilius Lapas and was only six even though she knew how sick God works through people. It’s months old when the young family A fundraiser will be held on she would be. She just never com- touched and changed us tremen- moved to Fort Wayne in 1996. June 28 from 5-8 p.m. in the plained.” dously.” Mom, Paulette, holds a degree in Bishop Dwenger gym (door A five-week round of radiation in nursing and enjoys being a stay-at- PROVIDED BY THE LAPAS FAMILY 5). Cost is $15 for adults, $5 Los Angeles followed and the return home mom. Emilija and her broth- The Lapas family stands in front More treatment for ages 6-17, five years and home found Emilija tumor free and under are free with maximum ers Tomas, 9, John Paul, 4, and of their temporary housing while This month Emilija and her in remission. Statistics showed the $60 per family. The evening Marius, not yet a year old, are all Emilija awaits proton radiation entire family traveled to M.D. likelihood that the tumor would includes a silent auction and homeschooled. Anderson Proton Radiation Center, recur was 5-10 percent. treatment for central nervous sys- 80/20 raffles, dinner and Dad, Vilius, served at Bishop in Texas, where she is receiving tem cancer at M.D. Anderson refreshments, activities for Dwenger High School for four treatment of radiation therapy. Remission Proton Radiation Center in adults and children, and danc- years as a religion teacher, after “I’m not so worried about radia- Houston, Texas. ing to the music of Frankie and earning his degree in theology, fol- So for the next year and a half, tion,” she says. “The doctors have the Holy Rollers. A personal lowed by two years as youth direc- the Lapas family got back to the all been really nice. They all want video message by “The tor at the vibrant St. Vincent de joy of living. Emilija returned to “It was nothing that we did. We the best for me.” Passion” star Jim Caviezel will Paul Parish, where they were her studies, which included her didn’t look for it,” says Vilius, of also be shown. involved as parishioners as well. In love of writing and reading. the grandparents and the Roys and Hope for the future A volleyball clinic for fifth 2000, the family relocated to “I’ve written some short stories others, who cared for the boys through 12th graders, spon- Michigan where Vilius studied ... and read about the . My while they were away, and the Though these treatments have sored by the University of law. And in 2003 with law degree favorites are St. Margaret Mary, St. Blacks who loaned their new van caused such physical hardships on Saint Francis, who has adopted in hand, the Lapas family moved Isaac and St. Zita, the patron saint to transport Emilija in a storm. this little lady as hair loss and Emilija as an honorary team back to Fort Wayne where Vilius of young girls,” she says, adding “It’s really a testimony to how extreme fatigue, she is most frus- member, will be held from 2-4 worked with a federal judge. that someday she would like to be God provides and takes care of trated with being away from fami- p.m. in Bishop Dwenger’s a teacher and a published author. us,” he adds. ly, friends and home. But she has main gym on June 28 as well. Initial diagnosis Tennis and basketball kept her The family is grateful to Father complete faith that this experience Cost is $10 per player. All pro- now healthy body active. And Mark Gurtner, who anointed is God’s will, saying, “I don’t 2005 dawned bright for the ceeds go directly to the Lapas going to Mass and playing with Emilija and conferred the sacra- think this will change me much. I close-knit family, who by then had family. her friends and brothers felt nor- ment of confirmation upon her as see what cancer is, and every day become firmly rooted in their For reservations contact mal again. well. “Emilija’s great and child- is a blessing. I think it will make work, faith and homeschool com- Tricia at (260) 484-6840 or tri- In July of 2007, the Lapas fam- like faith is an incredible witness me stronger and stronger in my munities. At nine, Emilija was a [email protected] ily again relocated for a job oppor- to all of us concerning what it faith. But I’ll be the same.” “healthy, normal kid,” recalls tunity, this time to Valparaiso. means to trust God,” he says. Her parents are grateful to Fort Vilius, until she began to be exces- Shortly thereafter, Emilija began to sively thirsty. Following visits not experience numbness in her feet, only to their family doctor, but to but her parents never even consid- several specialists across three ered a recurrence of cancer. “We states, Emilija, who was first never dwelled on cancer. It was all Feast of Corpus Christi thought to have hyperthyroidism, history now. We just looked for- was diagnosed with a central nerv- ward,” says Vilius about his ous system germ tumor. daughter’s symptoms. It was by God’s intervention, says Vilius, that their doctor at Chicago’s Children’s Memorial Recurrence Hospital, was a specialist with the An MRI confirmed that the can- particular type of brain tumor cer was back, this time as a tumor Emilija exhibited. “Her tumor,” on her upper spine. Emilija cried, says Emilija’s dad incredulously, says her dad, as he and his wife “is only found in 2 percent of chil- spoke with her about the tumor, and dren. It’s not easy to diagnose.” were touched when she said, “I’m Recommended treatment was not worried about me, but about rigorous chemotherapy. But before you. You are so distressed.” Emilija was to begin her treatment, That October, Emilija under- the family went on a pilgrimage to went yet another surgery to Italy to visit the shrine of St. remove the new tumor. Following Philomena, the patron saint of surgery she endured a procedure to •Eucharistic Adoration •Eucharistic Procession those with cancer, and like so harvest stem cells from her own many other events, the trip fell bone marrow to be used later in in Church 1 - 5 PM with the Blessed Sacrament right into place. her treatment. Two more rounds of “It was pretty cool, knowing high dose chemotherapy in and Benediction 5 - 6 PM there was a saint who was there,” Chicago brought her immune sys- says Emilija. During the pilgrim- tem to zero. Then with prayer, age, the family was delighted to be financial and child-care support part of an audience to see Pope from family and friends, Paulette Benedict the XVI where Emilija and Vilius took Emilija for a three- was able to shake hands with the month stay in New York for the pope. “That was probably the most stem-cell transplant. amazing thing that’s ever hap- Homilist - Father Joseph Gaughan pened. I actually touched him. It God’s grace was so exciting. ... When he Sunday, May 25, 2008 looked at you, he had a nice, gen- As Emilija suffered the ravages tle, kind look in his eyes.” She was of the transplant, those who knew St. Jude Church - Fort Wayne • www.stjudefw.org also touched to see the pope pick her supported her with prayers, her brother John Paul up and kiss cards, gifts, blood donations and him. financial aid.