June 1, 2014 Think Green 50¢ Recycle Volume 88, No. 21 Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Go Digital

Ordination to Priesthood Zachary Barry prepares ’’ Pages 10-11 TTODAYODAYSS CCATHOLICATHOLIC

The mystery of the Ascension Three ordained In Truth and Charity Page 2 BY TIM JOHNSON

FORT WAYNE — Three diocesan seminarians — Matthew Soberalski, William Meininger and Jonathan , deacons Norton — were ordained to the diaconate Saturday, May 24, at the Cathedral of the . Rhoades makes Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated the Mass and the Rite of Ordination and opened the celebration by assignments welcoming the parents, families and friends of the candidates for ordination. “We pray that the Lord, Page 3 who fills them today with the grace to carry out the work of More the ordained ministry, blesses photos them with peace and joy as they Fortnight for can be found receive the sacrament of Holy at Orders,” Bishop Rhoades said. Freedom www.diocesefwsb.org. He welcomed Bishop Richard Higgins, auxiliary Challenges to religious freedom bishop of the Archdiocese for Page 5 the Military Services. “Thank you, Bishop Higgins, for all you do to serve our men and women in the military,” Bishop Rhoades said, and announced, “I am happy that one of our candidates, Jonathan Norton, is being co-sponsored by the Military Archdiocese. I know how much our military services need priests and am happy 33 Days to Morning KAY COZAD Following the Mass of Ordination to the Order of the Diaconate, newly ordained deacons that our diocese will be helping with this need.” Glory In his homily, Bishop Rhoades explained why semi- gather for a photo with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Bishop Richard B. Higgins, auxiliary narians are ordained deacons before ordination to the What is total consecration bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, on the plaza of the Cathedral of Priesthood and the three roles of the deacons. the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on May 24. In the photo from left, are Deacon “The character and grace of the diaconate is some- to Mary? Jonathan Norton, Bishop Higgins, Bishop Rhoades, Deacon William Meininger and Deacon Page 13 Matthew Soberalski. Diocesan seminarians are in the background. ORDAIN, PAGE 16

Soccer, softball makes Holy Mark Kirzeder appointed CYO championships Marian High School principal Page 14 Land pilgrimage MISHAWAKA — Mark Kirzeder throughout my BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA cast aside, so, too, every obstacle to our full communion will also be has been appointed by Bishop discernment pro- removed,” the pope said May 25 dur- Kevin C. Rhoades as the princi- cess. Finally, I JERUSALEM (CNS) — Pope pal of Marian High School effec- am incredibly Francis spent the last morn- ing a prayer service at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. tive July 1. Kirzeder has been the honored to be ing of his three-day pilgrimage assistant principal for academics asked to follow to the Holy Land meeting with The pope also spoke of an “ecu- menism of suffering, an ecumenism of Marian High School since 2012 in the footsteps Muslims and Jews and calling for and a science and mathematics of the esteemed closer relations among the three of blood,” which brings Christians closer through teacher at the Mishawaka high MARK KIRZEDER principals that major monotheistic religions as school since 2005. came before me, the basis for peace in the region. the common More experience of Kirzeder’s appointment was especially my The Vatican had emphasized, photos announced at a school assembly predecessor, Carl Loesch. He has however, that the pope’s meeting persecution. can be found When others on May 22. been an invaluable role model, with Bartholomew was on pages 4 and 8 “It is a great honor to be asked mentor and treasured friend over the main reason for his dense- kill Christians, he noted, they by Bishop Rhoades to be the next the past decade, and I will strive ly packed, three-day visit, May principal at Marian High School,” to lead in his example.” 24-26, to the Holy Land. do not ask if they are Kirzeder told Today’s . Bishop Rhoades announced in Half a century after a historic “I am profoundly thankful to the February that Carl Loesch, the encounter between their predeces- Catholic or Orthodox. Patriarch Bartholomew said members of the Marian commu- current Marian High School prin- sors, and Ecumenical nity for their support during this cipal, was appointed the Secretary Patriarch Bartholomew met in the Jesus’ tomb sends the message that “history cannot be programmed; that time of transition for our school. of Catholic Education for the same place to seek inspiration for I’m also grateful for the support Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Christian unity at the site of Christ’s the ultimate word in history does not belong to man, but to God. In vain of my wife, Lesley, and my chil- Bend effective July 1. Loesch will death and resurrection. dren, whose constant affirmation “We need to believe that, just POPE TRIP, PAGE 4 and vigilant prayer guided me KIRZEDER, PAGE 3 as the stone before the tomb was 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 1, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the The mystery of the Ascension Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 IN TRUTH PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades AND EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad CHARITY

Editorial Department BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, Bonnie his Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane the Ascension of the Lord. We profess our Tfaith in this glorious mystery when we say in Freeby, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, the : He ascended into heaven Jodi Magallanes, Joe Kozinski, Vince and is seated at the right hand of the Father. LaBarbera and Deb Wagner We believe that Jesus’ earthly life reached its culmination when He passed from this world Business Department to the Father. He no longer belongs to the world of corruption and death that conditions BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride our earthly life. He passed into the glorified AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber state in God. BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol It is important to understand that the [email protected] Ascension does not mean that Jesus has departed from us. He has not abandoned Advertising Sales us or left us orphans. Otherwise, after the Tess Steffen Ascension, the disciples would not have returned to Jerusalem with great joy, as [email protected] Luke tells us (24:52). He is close to each one (260) 456-2824 of us forever. Recall the words of Jesus at the end of Matthew’s Gospel: And lo, I am with Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org you always, to the close of the age (Matthew 28:19). Published weekly except second With His Ascension into heaven, the Lord Sunday of January; and every other Jesus is now present to us in a new way. On week from the fourth Sunday in the eve of His Passion, Jesus had told the June through the middle Sunday apostles that it was to their advantage that of September; and last Sunday in He go away. He said: It is to your advantage December by the Diocese of Fort that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun Counselor will not come to you: but if I go, St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. I will send Him to you” (John 16:7). Though Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, Jesus’ earthly and visible presence in the IN, and additional mailing office. world ends, He remains with us in an invisible way. He has not left us alone. He is always POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: close to us. Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Christ sends us the Holy Spirit. Through Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: the Holy Spirit, Christ continues to be with [email protected]. us, sanctifying us and giving us life. He acts through the Holy Spirit in the Church and MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort in our souls. He guides us and leads us to Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) the Father. Christ, the Head, is never sepa- 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. rated from His Body, the Church. He entered BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, heaven as our Head. Pope Saint Leo the Great Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (260) 456-2824. Fax (260) 744-1473. taught that at the Ascension, the glory of the Head became the hope of the Body. This is KAY COZAD This stained-glass artwork at St. Joseph Church in Garrett depicts Jesus’ Ascension into heaven 40 News deadline is the Monday morning very true: because Christ has ascended to the before publication date. Advertising Father to prepare a place for us, we have hope days after His Resurrection. Catholics in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will celebrate the deadline is nine days before publica- of eternal life with Him in heaven. solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord on June 1. “We profess our faith in this glorious mystery tion date. Exalted at the right hand of the Father, when we say in the Nicene Creed: ‘He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Christ intercedes for us with the Father. He Father,’” writes Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades in this week’s In Truth and Charity column. Today’s Catholic may be reached at : is our eternal High , our Mediator with Today’s Catholic, the Father. As the letter to the Hebrews says: P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN He always lives to make intercession for them As we meditate on the mystery of Our Pope Francis, are good for our meditation as 46856-1169; or email: (7:25). He communicates to us His Body, the Lord’s Ascension, we also remember His we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord: [email protected] Church, the grace and strength to live in Him. words to the disciples immediately before His The Ascension does not point to Jesus’ Because of Christ’s intercession with the Ascension. He not only promises the Holy absence, but tells us that He is alive in our ISSN 0891-1533 Father, we are able to grow in holiness. Spirit, He commands the disciples to go forth midst in a new way. He is no longer in a spe- USPS 403630 Jesus is present to us in His word and in as missionaries to the world. He gives them cific place in the world as He was before the the sacraments. Jesus is visibly present in the charge of evangelization. He then gives Ascension. He is now in the lordship of God, the Church in “a sacramental manner.” We them the power of the Holy Spirit to accom- present in every space and time, close to each think especially of His presence in the Holy plish this mission. one of us. In our life we are never alone: Eucharist. In the Eucharist, we participate in The Gospel is spread through the power we have this Advocate who awaits us, who the new life of Christ’s Body glorified by the of God, not merely by means of our human defends us. We are never alone: the Crucified Spirit. Christ’s holy Body and Blood is our wisdom or strength. Our task is to allow our- and Risen Lord guides us. We have with us food on our journey to the Father’s house. selves to be led by the Holy Spirit, the Spirit a multitude of brothers and sisters who, in Find us on Facebook! Another important truth about the mystery of truth, and to cooperate with His grace as silence and concealment, in their family life www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb of the Ascension concerns our own journey we seek to bring the Gospel to the world. The and at work, in their problems and hardships, to the Father’s house. There, Jesus said, He Holy Spirit keeps us faithful to the deposit of in their joys and hopes, live faith daily and has gone to prepare a place for us. He waits faith, to the teachings of Jesus. He strengthens together with us bring the world the lord- for us. When He ascended into heaven, Jesus us to be Christ’s witnesses in word and deed. ship of God’s love, in the Risen Jesus Christ, took our humanity to God and He opened This is the specific grace we received in the ascended into Heaven, our own Advocate who Follow us on Twitter! the path for us to heavenly glory. He united sacrament of Confirmation. pleads for us. @diocesefwsb humanity with God forever. The following words of our Holy Father, June 1, 2014 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 KIRZEDER Priest, deacon CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 assignments oversee the Catholic Schools Office and the Office of Catechesis. In February, a search committee was formed to find a new principal for Kevin C. Rhoades has made Marian High School. the following assignments of priests and deacons: Bishop Rhoades told Today’s Catholic, “I am very grateful that • Reverend Matthew Coonan from Parochial Vicar to Pastor, Saint Mr. Mark Kirzeder accepted the Vincent de Paul , Elkhart, effective June 24, 2014. position of principal of Marian • Reverend Charles A. Herman from Pastor, Parish, High School. Mark’s commitment South Bend, to Pastor, Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Pierceton, effec- to Marian, its Catholic identity and tive June 24, 2014. mission and its strong academic PHOTOS BY KEVIN HAGGENJOS • Reverend Glenn Kohrman from Pastor, Saint Vincent de Paul program has impressed me very Mark Kirzeder, left, is shown with Principal Carl Loesch, right, at a Parish, Elkhart, to Pastor, Holy Family Parish, South Bend, effective much. Mark’s deep Catholic faith, school assembly on May 22 announcing the new principal of Marian June 24, 2014. his professionalism and his love for High School. Principal Kirzeder will take the helm of the Mishawaka • Reverend Andrew Budzinski to Diocesan Director of Vocations, Marian will help the school con- high school on July 1. He has been the assistant principal for academ- while continuing as Parochial Vicar of Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, tinue to grow and flourish.” ics of Marian High School since 2012 and a science and mathematics Fort Wayne, effective July 1, 2014. “I express my deep thanks also teacher at the Mishawaka high school since 2005. Principal Carl Loesch Reverend Adam Booth, CSC, to the search committee, led by • newly ordained, to Parochial Vicar, Msgr. Michael Heintz, for their help has been appointed by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades the Secretary of Catholic Holy Cross and Saint Stanislaus Parishes, South Bend, effective July and their recommendation of Mr. Education for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend effective July 1. 1, 2014. • Reverend Jesus Mata-Martinez, SVD, Kirzeder,” Bishop Rhoades added. newly ordained, to Parochial “And, of course, I thank Mr. Carl ” — 1965. by providing opportunities for faith Vicar, Saint Patrick Parish, Fort Wayne, effective June 1, 2014. Loesch for his outstanding leader- The document reads: “The formation and encouraging partici- • Reverend Mark Enemali, CSSp, from Resident Priest at Our Lady ship and service as Marian’s princi- Catholic school finds its true justifi- pation in the sacramental life of the of Hungary Parish, South Bend, to Parochial Vicar, Saint John the pal and I look forward to his leader- cation in the mission of the Church; Church. The Eucharist will remain Baptist Parish, New Haven, effective July 1, 2014. ship of our diocesan Secretariat for it is based on an educational phi- central to the life of the school.” • Deacon William Meininger to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Catholic Education.” losophy in which faith, culture and Kirzeder asked the community Warsaw, effective May 26, 2014. “We were most impressed life are brought into harmony.” to “continue to keep Marian, our • Deacon Jonathan Norton to Saint John the Baptist Parish, New by Mark’s deep commitment to “It will be my focus, along with faculty and staff, as well as our stu- Haven, effective May 26, 2014. Catholic education, his commitment that of my faculty and staff, to find dents in your prayers as we undergo • Deacon Matthew Soberalski to Cathedral of the Immaculate to the students and his devotion to meaningful and innovative ways to this transition in leadership.” Conception, Fort Wayne, effective May 26, 2014. Marian,” said Msgr. Heintz, rector continually incorporate the sacra- “I also ask the members of the of St. Matthew Cathedral, director mental life of the Church, our rich community to pray in a special way of the Master of Divinity Program faith tradition and for the intercession of Marian’s at the University of Notre Dame into every aspect of education at newly named patron saint, Our and a Marian High School graduate. Marian High School,” he said. Lady of Lourdes, that we may form Carl Loesch told Today’s “Doing so will prepare Marian stu- our students into good men and Catholic, “Mark’s faith, intelligence dents to be successful contributors women of God,” he added. and hard-work permeate everything to our community and our world, The Kirzeders are members of he does. He is an excellent teacher and, most importantly, will help St. Anthony de Padua Parish in Public Schedule of and an outstanding administrator. them become future citizens of South Bend. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Marian is blessed to have someone heaven.” A native of Crosby, Minn., of Mark’s caliber to lead Marian In his application for the posi- Kirzeder has 12 years experience spiritually and academically. We tion, Kirzeder commented on how in Catholic education first as a pray in gratitude for the Good Lord he would embody Christ-center physical science teacher and wres- sending the right person to lead principles within the school: “As tling coach for three years at Holy Marian.” principal, I would strive to embody Catholic Middle School in • Sunday, June 1, 11 a.m. — Adult Confirmation Mass, Saint Kirzeder has a Bachelor of the humility and compassion that Charlotte, N.C., and then teaching Matthew Cathedral, South Bend Science degree in science and math Jesus showed to all people by treat- and serving as assistant principal • Wednesday, June 4, 6 p.m. — Mass with Chartering of education from the University of ing all students, parents, teachers at Marian since 2005. He has also Legatus Chapter, Saint Patrick Church, South Bend Notre Dame, a Master of Education and staff with respect and kindness. served as the head varsity wrestling • Thursday, June 5, 7 p.m. — Legacy Dinner for Saint Vincent degree through the Alliance for Christ teaches us to serve one anoth- coach at Marian. de Paul Society, Hilton Garden Inn at Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame Catholic Education (ACE) at the er as He did when He washed His Kirzeder participated in the • Friday, June 6, 3 p.m. — Graduation Mass for Northeast University of Notre Dame and a disciples’ feet and to carry on the Remmick Leadership Program and Indiana Catholic Home Schoolers, Cathedral of the Immaculate Master of Arts degree in educational message of the Gospel in the face of said it “served as a well-spring for Conception, Fort Wayne leadership through the University of adversity and through our greatest my own growth as a Catholic edu- • Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m. —Mass with Priesthood Ordination, Notre Dame. challenges. It will be my task.” cator and servant of the Church. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne Kirzeder spoke of his goals To the Marian High School rigorous academic coursework cou- for Marian, which can be sum- community, Kirzeder said, pled with the intentional focus on marized in a document released “Community is at the heart of the faith formation through prayer and by the Congregation for ,” and it would be his duty celebration of the liturgy steeped Education entitled, “The Religious “to unveil and nurture the commu- participants in the sacramental life Dimension of Education in a nity which God has created for us of the Church and prepared me Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious for a practical and spiritual leader- ship role in a school community. Liberty Holy Hour across the diocese My experience manifested in me a • St. Charles Borromeo Church, 4916 Trier Rd, Fort Wayne, response to the call to serve as an has a holy hour all Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the chapel. administrator, revealing it, rather, • Queen of Peace Church in Mishawaka has an hour and a half as a call to ministry and the sacred (3:30-5 p.m.) of Adoration and Exposition every Saturday responsibilities accompanying it.” to the Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. They dedicate this time in honor Kirzeder noted, “For me, and of private prayer for the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and for so many who serve in Catholic Religious Liberty. schools, this is so much more than a • St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Decatur, hosts job. Educating youth in the Catholic Eucharistic Exposition on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from faith is a vocation, a ministry, in 4:30-6 p.m. and on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. The response to God’s call more so than parish asks participants to pray for the protection of marriage, a choice of our own making. I can religious freedom and unborn children. undoubtedly say I am compelled to • Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7215 Saint Joe Rd., Fort serve God and the Church in this Wayne, hosts a holy hour for religious liberty beginning with a role, for community is at the heart rosary at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Mark Kirzeder speaks to the Marian High School student body at the press of the Church, and Christ is at the conference announcing his new position as principal of the school. heart of our community at Marian.” 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 1, 2014 marginalized in society — as he vis- ited the sacred place. There, near the banks of the POPE TRIP River Jordan he prayed, spoke and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 blessed Syrian and Iraqi refugees sheltering in Jordan, along with Jordanian orphans, the sick and the did the guards of secular power disabled who shared their stories. watch over this tomb. In vain The pope also urged the inter- did they place a very large stone national community to help Jordan against the door of the tomb, so bear the economic burden posed by that none could roll it away.” hosting more than 1 million Syrians The patriarch said the tomb also — 600,000 registered with the U.N. encourages Christians to “love the refugee agency — and 300,000 other, the different other, the follow- Iraqis still sheltering in the country. ers of other faiths and other confes- Celebrating Mass in Bethlehem a sions.” few steps from the spot traditionally Their prayer service marked the believed to the birthplace of Jesus, 50th anniversary of an encounter Pope Francis said that the way soci- in Jerusalem between Pope Paul ety treats its young reveals its moral VI and Ecumenical Patriarch character. Athenagoras of Constantinople. Children are a “diagnostic sign, a The earlier meeting, which led marker indicating the health of fam- both churches to lift the mutual ilies, society and the entire world,” excommunications that started the the pope said May 25 in Manger East-West schism in 1054, opened Square, outside the Church of the the modern period of ecumenical Nativity. “Wherever children are dialogue. CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING accepted, loved, cared for and pro- Earlier in the evening, the pope Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople embrace during an ecumenical celebra- tected, the family is healthy, society and patriarch met privately at the tion in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem May 25. is more healthy and the world is apostolic delegation, the Vatican’s more human.” representative office in Jerusalem, The Bethlehem Mass was the where the pope was to spend the Pope Francis visits the only Mass for local Christians dur- second and final night of his visit to Yad Vashem Holocaust ing Pope Francis’ two days in the the Holy Land. Museum in Jerusalem West Bank and Israel, the second The two leaders spent more than May 26. The pope laid and third legs of a three-day journey an hour together, more than twice a wreath of flowers at to the Holy Land. The Mass was limited to about 10,000 people, but as long as scheduled. They emerged the site, and talked to with a signed common declara- the crowd was enthusiastic, and and kissed the hands of tion calling for “communion in many arrived while it was still dark legitimate diversity” between their six Holocaust survivors. to get a spot. churches. Also in attendance are The altar was set up in front of “We look forward in eager Israeli President Shimon a large mural of the Nativity, but anticipation to the day in which we Peres and Prime Minister in place of the Wise Men were the will finally partake together in the Benjamin Netanyahu. three who had previously vis- Eucharistic banquet,” the pope and ited the Holy Land — Paul VI, John patriarch wrote, calling for continu- Paul II and Benedict XVI. ing “fraternal encounter and true Pope Francis told those gathered dialogue” to “lead us into all truth.” in the square that “children need to Their declaration also called for be welcomed and defended, from common efforts in the “service of the moment of their conception.” humanity, especially in defending After the Mass, the pope met the dignity of the human person at with Palestinian refugee children every stage of life and the sanctity from four different camps in the of family based on marriage, in West Bank. He told them not to let the past hinder them, but to always promoting peace and the com- CNS PHOTO/ OSSERVATORE ROMANO HANDOUT, EPA mon good” by struggling against look to the future. “hunger, poverty, illiteracy (and) to go out from ourselves, docile to it will be upheld throughout the made in His image and likeness,” “Remember that violence cannot the inequitable distribution of God’s call,” especially “his sum- Middle East and the entire world,” the pope said May 24 in his homily be defeated by violence; violence resources.” mons to work for peace and justice, the pope said May 24 in a speech at Amman’s International Stadium. can only be defeated with peace The leaders also stressed the to implore these gifts in prayer and to local dignitaries shortly after his Jordan’s powerful and marginal- — with peace, effort and dignity need to protect the natural environ- to learn from on high mercy, mag- arrival in Jordan. ized joined together at the banks of to move the nation forward,” he ment and defend religious liberty, nanimity and compassion,” the pope Pope Francis called for religious the River Jordan to welcome Pope told those who greeted him during especially for embattled Christian said. freedom in the Middle East, includ- Francis at the site believed to be a 20-minute visit at the Dehiyshe minorities in the Middle East. In his remarks to the pope, ing respect for the right to change where Jesus was baptized. Refugee Camp’s Phoenix Cultural The two leaders, scheduled to the grand mufti of Jerusalem, one’s religion. Jordan’s Center. meet a total of four times during Muhammad Ahmad Hussein, Starting his fast-paced three-day King Abdullah the visit, whose official logo was accused Israel of impeding visit, which was scheduled to take II, his wife, an icon of the apostles Peter and Muslims’ access to Jerusalem’s holy him to Israel and the Palestinian Queen Rania and Andrew, patron of the church- sites. territories, the pope said Jordanian Prince Ghazi bin es of and Constantinople, Pope Francis then visited the Christians, who make up less than Muhammad bin joined in a fraternal embrace. Western Wall, the only standing 2 percent of the country’s popula- Talal, the mon- At his first appearance May 26, part of the foundation of the Second tion, “are able to profess their faith arch’s personal Pope Francis toured the Dome of Temple, destroyed in 70 A.D. peaceably, in a climate of respect for representative the Rock on the Temple Mount, The pope stood for more than religious freedom,” and he thanked and special advis- sacred to Muslims as the place from a minute and a half with his right Jordan’s King Abdullah II and the er on religious which Mohammed ascended to hand against the wall, most of the country’s Muslim community for matters, wel- heaven, and spoke to Muslim lead- time in silent prayer, before reciting their support of interreligious dia- comed the pontiff ers. the Our Father. Then he followed logue with Christians and Jews. to a very intimate Addressing his listeners as custom by leaving a written mes- Celebrating Mass on his first day setting of reflec- “brothers” — rather than “friends,” sage inside a crack between two in the Holy Land, Pope Francis said tion, followed as indicated in his prepared text — blocks. hope for peace in a region torn by by testimonials the pope pointed to Abraham as a Pope Francis began his visit to sectarian conflicts comes from faith of courage in the common model for Muslims, Jews the Holy Land May 24 with a call in God. face of life’s dif- and Christians, since he was a pil- for religious freedom in the Middle “The way of peace is strength- ficulties. grim who left “his own people and East, including respect for the right ened if we realize that we are all of Pope Francis CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING his own house in order to embark to change one’s religion. the same stock and members of one brought his Pope Francis greets children from the refugee on that spiritual journey to which “Religious freedom is, in fact, human family, if we never forget trademark human camps of Dehiyshe, Aida and Beit Jibrin at the God called him.” a fundamental human right, and I that we have the same heavenly touch to those Phoenix Center of the Dehiyshe Refugee Camp near “We must constantly be prepared cannot fail to express my hope that Father and are all His children, suffering — the Bethlehem, West Bank, May 25. June 1, 2014 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5

South Bend Area Catholic Business Meet&t Greet Providing pastoral Historic Christian Thursday, June 26 communities under siege 5-7 p.m. care to immigrants in Syria WASHINGTON (USCCB) — National and local Catholic charitable agencies around the country WASHINGTON (USCCB) — It has been a long have long provided services to people in need, and terrible three years for Syria. The violence 3300 W. Sample Street regardless of immigration status. However, several continues, despite peace talks taking place periodi- RSVP by June 19th to $ states passed laws that forbid what state legislatures cally in Geneva. Christians, who once comprised 10 [email protected] percent of the population, are caught in the crossfire 10 consider “harboring” of undocumented immigrants Per person includes — and what the Church considers Christian charity between President Bashir al Assad’s military and or call (260) 399-1457 hors d’oeuvres, and pastoral care to those immigrants. anti-government forces. Christian communities, Sponsored by Cash Bar available. In Alabama, for example, the Catholic , schools and homes have been targeted, threaten- in cooperation with the Episcopal and Methodist ing their historic presence dating back centuries. Knights of Columbus Seventy churches and monasteries are reported to INSURANCE bishops of Alabama, filed suit against a law pro- John Stackowicz Agency hibiting “harboring” of undocumented immigrants. have been destroyed by warring parties. Christians Together, they explained that the “law makes illegal have been kidnapped, held for ransom, tortured and the exercise of our Christian religion, which we, as often brutally killed. Two Orthodox bishops from citizens of Alabama, have a right to follow.” They Aleppo were kidnapped in April 2013; 13 Greek expressed concern that legally prohibited “harbor- Orthodox were taken in December 2013. The ing” (when there is knowledge of reckless disregard nuns were released in March 2014 but there is no of the fact that persons are undocumented immi- word on the fate of the bishops. But Christians are Ordination Coverage grants) would substantially burden their churches in not the only ones affected. According to the United their mission to serve undocumented immigrants in Nations, over 130,000 Syrians (mostly civilians and Alabama. many Muslims) have been killed and over 8 million The law would have a chilling effect on their have fled their homes, 6.5 million inside Syria and ministries — among other things, these church lead- 2.3 million into neighboring countries, since the ers feared that the prohibition on “harboring” would conflict began in 2011. Ordination to the extend to activities like “(encouraging immigrants) Fighting continues throughout Syria and threatens Priesthood broadcast for to attend Mass or (giving) them a ride to Mass”; to spill into surrounding countries where tensions Deacon Zachary Barry “(counseling) them in times of difficulty or in prep- between Sunni and Shia Muslims remain high. The aration for marriage’: and inviting “them to come to Syrian opposition remains a fractious group of politi- Saturday, June 7, 2014 Alcoholic Anonymous meetings or other recovery cal dissidents and militia leaders. Significant numbers at 10:55 a.m. groups at our churches.” are extremists, including many foreign fighters with Other states have adopted similar laws that ties to al-Qaeda ideologies that have entered threaten the Church’s ministry to undocumented the fray. The government of Syria is bolstered by immigrants. In March 2012, the U.S. Conference Hezbollah, an Iranian-supported Shiite movement of Catholic Bishops and several other Christian whose presence threatens stability in Lebanon and denominations filed an amicus brief with the U.S. increases the sectarian (Sunni-Shia) nature of the Supreme Court in the case of Arizona v. United conflict. Both government and opposition forces are AM1450 • 89.9FM States. The brief discussed how the Arizona law accused of having “disappeared” many civilians. and many state immigration laws like it threaten the Many Syrian civilians lack the basics of life — Listen worldwide at RedeemerRadio.com Catholic mission to provide food, shelter and other food, water and shelter. Humanitarian organizations Contact or provide financial support at [email protected] care to all. In June 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court have had very limited access to internally displaced 4618 E. State Blvd., Suite 200 • Fort Wayne, IN 46815 • 260.436.9598 issued its decision and found that several of the persons. The United Nations Security Council has provisions of the Arizona law were pre-empted by passed a resolution calling both sides to allow access federal immigration law, so these provisions were to humanitarian aid. It remains to be seen what struck down. impact it will have on a conflict where civilians have Aside from Alabama and Arizona, Georgia, been cut off from aid in the past. AM 1450All Welcome Saints Home Oklahoma, South Carolina and Utah have enacted The large number of refugees places an over- laws that generally make criminal the “harboring” whelming burden on adjoining countries. Catholic Religious Goods of undocumented immigrants. Relief Services, through its local Church partners, Is our most cherished freedom truly under is assisting vulnerable people in affected countries. 8808 Coldwater Road - Fort Wayne threat? Among many current challenges, these state Since 2011, the U.S. has provided over $1.7 billion in In Coldwater Centre at Wallen Road, 1.5 miles north of I-69 immigration laws affect the religious liberty of the humanitarian assistance to displaced Syrians. 260-490-7506 Church because they have criminalized certain acts The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops of Christian charity and pastoral care. Religious (USCCB) continues to urge the United States to work •Books •Bibles liberty is more than freedom of worship; it includes with other governments to obtain a ceasefire, initiate our ability to make our contribution to the common serious negotiations, provide impartial humanitarian •Rosaries •Statues good of all Americans without having to compro- assistance, and encourage efforts to build an inclu- mise our faith. Without religious liberty properly sive society in Syria that protects the rights of all its •Crucifixes understood, all of us suffer, including those who citizens, including Christians and other minorities. •Medals seek a better life here in the United States. Led by Pope Francis, USCCB vigorously promoted the Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in Syria on Sept. 7, 2013 and worked successfully to oppose a What can you do to ensure the protec- Congressional resolution authorizing the use of force •First Communion Gifts in Syria in response to heinous chemical weapons tion of religious freedom at home and attacks. The bishops of the region were unanimous •Confirmation Gifts abroad? in opposing outside military intervention, which they •Baptismal Gifts & Gowns feared would simply add fuel to the fire. The U.S. Bishops have called for a Fortnight •Church Supplies for Freedom from June 21 to July 4. Visit www. Syrian Christians have been frustrated that they fortnight4freedom.org for more information on this have not been invited to participate in peace talks or international negotiations about how to resolve the important time of prayer, education and action in Support your school. Use All Saints SCRIP! support of religious freedom. Syrian conflict. They have reached out through the diaspora in Europe, the United States and other coun- tries to share their stories and seek support. They fear that unless their voice is heard and they receive support from the international community, the Christian pres- TodaysCatholicNews.org ence in Syria will dramatically decline, as it did in Iraq. 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 1, 2014 Rulings on same-sex that he had an intellectual disability. The U.S. Supreme Court has banned marriage called ‘mistake,’ the execution of anyone with such ‘travesty of justice’ a disability and has pegged an IQ of 70 or below as evidence of it. PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — The ews riefs Campbell’s first IQ test as a child 1996 Pennsylvania law that recog- N B showed his IQ to be 68. When he first nizes marriage between one man arrived on death row, it was 71. A and one woman is unconstitutional, test conducted in April at the request a federal judge ruled May 20, clear- of his lawyers put Campbell’s IQ at ing the way for same-sex marriage BISHOPS OF INDIANA GATHER FOR PROVINCIAL MEETING 69. Campbell’s attorneys contended in the state. Reaction to the ruling in Texas had concealed evidence of the Catholic community was swift Campbell’s low IQ scores during and strong. Charles J. his trial. The U.S. Court of Appeals Chaput of Philadelphia in a statement for the 5th Circuit, in its ruling, said: called the decision by U.S. District “It is regrettable that we are now Court Judge John E. Jones III to reviewing evidence of intellectual strike down Pennsylvania’s Defense disability at the eleventh hour before of Marriage Act “a mistake with Campbell’s scheduled execution. long-term, negative consequences.” However, from the record before Gov. Tom Corbett has 30 days to us, it appears that we cannot fault file an appeal, which the archbishop Campbell or his attorneys, present or said he hoped would happen. In past, for the delay.” Karen Clifton, the meantime, Pennsylvania officials executive director of the Catholic began issuing marriage licenses to Mobilizing Network to End the Use same-sex couples. A day earlier, a of the Death Penalty, said the coali- federal judge in Oregon repealed tion will organizing a walk in Texas that state’s constitutional marriage in October to bring attention to the amendment defining marriage as application of capital punishment in between a man and a woman. The Texas, which uses the death penalty Oregon Catholic Conference called more than any other state. it “a travesty of justice that mar- riage, as the foundation of society, received no defense in the U.S. Soldiers lay down weapons District Court.” Oregon officials pre- pared to issue marriage licenses to for rosaries as they pray, same-sex couples, after the U.S. 9th pay homage to Mary Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a LOURDES, France (CNS) — It bid by the National Organization for looked like any other military parade Marriage to stay the ruling. with bands playing, flags waving and thousands of men and women Appeals court stays Texas KEVIN CULLEN marching in colorful uniforms deco- rated with medals and ribbons. But execution over claim of Eight Indiana bishops gathered May 13-14 in Lafayette for a provincial meeting and instead of impressive displays of mental disability a meeting with the executive director of the Indiana Catholic Conference. They are, tanks and trucks, troops from dozens of nations fell in line behind religious AUSTIN, Texas (CNS) — An from front left, Bishop Timothy L. Doherty of Lafayette, Bishop Charles C. Thompson banners, a large wooden cross and a execution scheduled for May 13 in of Evansville, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Archbishop Joseph rose-strewn statue of Mary. Candles Huntsville was stayed by a federal and rosaries — not weapons or rifles appeals court in New Orleans two W. Tobin of Indianapolis and Bishop Dale J. Melczek of Gary. Back row, from left, are — were held aloft in soldiers’ hands. hours before Robert James Campbell Bishop Emeritus William L. Higi of Lafayette, Bishop Emeritus Gerald A. Gettelfinger of Such scenes were common dur- was set to be put to death. The court ing the 56th International Military said prosecutors in Campbell’s case Evansville and Bishop Christopher Coyne, auxiliary bishop of Indianapolis. Pilgrimage to the sanctuaries of Our did not take into account evidence Lady of Lourdes May 16-18. Pope to meet with sex abuse victims, confirms investigation of Bertone

BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA He also will celebrate a private not clear if the bishops in question tions about his just-ended three-day product of a “worldwide economic Mass with the group in the Vatican had been accused of personally visit to the Holy Land. system centered on money, not the guesthouse, where he lives. Cardinal abusing children or of mishandling Looking ahead to other travels, human person,” the pope said that ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT Sean P. O’Malley of Boston, a accusations of abuse by priests. Pope Francis said his second trip culture is exemplified not only by FROM TEL AVIV (CNS) — Pope member of the recently established The pope also was asked about to Asia, after a visit to Korea in youth unemployment and neglect of Francis will meet with a group of Vatican commission on child pro- reports that Cardinal Tarcisio August, will take him to Sri Lanka the elderly, problems he has cited sex abuse victims for the first time tection, will be present at the gather- Bertone, who as Vatican secretary for two days in January and then to before, but also by low fertility rates in June, he told reporters May 26. ing, the pope said. of state was considered the high- the Philippines, where he will visit in Europe, particularly in Italy and During a wide-ranging inflight The Vatican spokesman, Jesuit est Vatican official, mishandled 15 areas struck by Typhoon Haiyan last Spain. news conference on his return to Father Federico Lombardi, told million euro in funds held by the November. Regarding the two Synods Rome from the Holy Land, the pope reporters the next day that the exact Institute for the Works of Religion, Asked if he might follow his of Bishops on the family he has also confirmed reports the Vatican date for the meeting had not been commonly known as the Vatican predecessor’s lead and ever resign, called for this October and October is investigating charges its former set but that it would be soon. bank. Pope Francis said he would pray 2015, the pope lamented what he secretary of state misappropriated Pope Francis is not known ever “It’s something being stud- for the wisdom to obey God’s will, characterized as an overemphasis, 15 million euro from the Vatican to have met with a group of sex ied, it’s not clear,” the pope said. but added that Pope Benedict had by members of the clergy among bank. And he announced he plans to abuse victims, something Pope “Maybe it’s the truth, but at this “opened a door” to the possibility of others, on the question of when visit the Philippines and Sri Lanka Benedict did several times in vari- moment it’s not definitive.” other retired popes and would not divorced and civilly remarried in January. ous countries. Marie Collins, a sex Pope Francis said the Vatican remain a “unique case.” Catholics may receive Communion. The pope described the abuse of abuse survivor from Ireland whom bank was a case study of finan- Pope Francis said the door is The pope said focusing on that children by priests as “such an ugly the pope named to the child protec- cial reforms now underway in the also open to allowing more married question posed the risk of “casu- crime” and a “very grave problem,” tion commission, met him at the Vatican under the new Secretariat priests in the Catholic Church, in istry,” which he has defined in the the betrayal of a priest’s duty to lead Vatican in May. for the Economy led by Cardinal the Latin rite as well as the Eastern past as the practice of setting general young people to holiness, compara- Pope Francis said the Church George Pell. The bank has closed Catholic churches where the prac- laws on the basis of exceptional ble to performance of a black Mass. cannot have privileged “daddy’s some 1,600 accounts held by “per- tice is already established. cases. He emphasized the synods “We must move ahead, ahead, boys,” exempt from punishment sons who didn’t have the right,” “Celibacy is not a dogma of would consider the pastoral care of zero tolerance,” he said. when it comes to sex abuse of because they were not Church offi- faith, it is a rule of life that I appreci- the family in its totality. As an indication of how seri- minors. He revealed that three cials or institutions, the pope said. ate very much and believe to be a “Today, we know, the family is ously he takes the problem, the pope unnamed bishops are currently “But there will still be incongrui- gift for the Church,” the pope said. in crisis, it’s a worldwide crisis, the said he would meet soon with a under investigation by the Vatican ties, there always will be, because “Not being a dogma of faith, the young don’t want to marry or they group of six to eight sex abuse vic- for misdeeds related to sex abuse, we’re human,” he said. “The reform door is always open.” live together,” Pope Francis said. tims from various countries, includ- and another has been found guilty must be continual.” Discussing what he has frequent- “The pastoral problem of the family ing Germany, the U.K. and Ireland. and is awaiting punishment. It was The pope answered several ques- ly called a “throwaway culture,” the is very large, very large.” June 1, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Catholic school students entrepreneurial management/law. He is the son of Donald and Kathy honored by Allen County Elmore of Huntington. Non-Public School Jolas will be attending Lindenwood University majoring Association round the iocese in secondary education and exer- A D cise science. He is the son of Kevin FORT WAYNE — Students and Michelle Jolas of Huntington. from 15 area Catholic schools were Meese will be attending Indiana recently honored at the 31st annu- University majoring in finance. He al Distinguished Student Awards is the son of Bill and Sheila Meese Ceremony presented by the ST. MATTHEW STUDENTS PLACE IN DAR ESSAY CONTEST of Huntington. Allen County Non-Public School Scott will be attending Indiana Association (ACNPSA) at Don University majoring in elementa- Hall’s Guesthouse on Monday, ry education. She is the daughter May 19, along with their peers of Jeffrey and Tammy Scott of from Lutheran schools, indepen- Huntington. dent schools and area Christian Smith will be attending the schools. Students were selected University of Saint Francis major- by their principal and teachers for ing in nursing. She is the daugh- their outstanding achievements and ter of Tod and Joyce Smith of exemplary Christian leadership. Huntington. President of the ACNPSA, Also awarded were grants to Robert Sordelet, principal of St. support the Huntington Catholic Charles Borromeo School, Fort Schools’ Run for the Rams and Wayne, gave the welcome and Bishop Luers High School’s Luers introductions. Knight. Eighth graders recognized were The Scheiber Huntington the following: Rebecca Cochran Catholic School Fund was created and Colin Quinn, Most Precious in 1997. It was modified in 2012 Blood; Matthew Etter and Jenna and renamed as the Donald E. Farris, Queen of Angels; Clay and Lou Rayne Scheiber Catholic Ealey and Colleen Wilsey, St. Education and Charity Fund to Aloysius, Yoder; Kathryn Barrow allow for the awarding of schol- and Lucas Lehrman, St. Charles; arships. This new purpose is to Colbi Nigh and Benjamin promote educational opportunities Fink, St. John the Baptist, Fort for Huntington County students Wayne; Adia Wolf and Nick PROVIDED BY JACKIE HUTTS BLACK, ST. MATTHEW CATHEDRAL SCHOOL who are members of three Catholic Ammer, St. John the Baptist, St. Matthew Cathedral School, South Bend, students Giovanni Karkatsanis-Swarts, grade Church parishes: St. Joseph in New Haven; Jessica Dodane and Roanoke and St. Mary and Ss. Abram Beard, St. Joseph-Hessen 5, Elise Hutts, grade 6, and Alyssa Grzesiowski, grade 8, were recognized at the Annual Peter and Paul in Huntington. Cassel; Sierra Small, St. Rose, Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens-American History Essay Luncheon For more information regarding Monroeville; Charles Burton and this scholarship or any other schol- Margaret Cicchiello, St. Joseph/ in Indianapolis on May 18. By grade level, each of their essays placed second in the state arships awarded by HCCF, visit St. Elizabeth; Alex Campbell and www.huntingtonccf.org. Gillian Stewart, St. Jude; Grace of Indiana. Over 1,550 essays were submitted statewide. Castleman and Jessica VanHorn, St. Louis Academy, New Haven; Extension Educator, will present a ily. Our diocese is so fortunate to Alec Bauer and Colten Dettmer, program about Monarch butterflies have this Catholic radio station. SIX DWENGER STUDENTS EARN St. Therese; Nicole Gloudemans and how to raise the butterflies to The knowledge and spirituality and Ryan McArdle, St. Vincent release. Participants will discover of the staff and volunteers as they de Paul. PERFECT SCORES ON ACT/SAT the butterfly’s lifecycle and what to give endlessly of themselves, both Those selected from Bishop plant in yards to attract them. personally and financially, and Dwenger High School were Jordan To register for the butter- share their stories and faith tra- Schneider and Nicholas Hagar fly workshop, contact the Purdue ditions is inspiring. Needless to while Dominic Frecker and Claire Extension at 260-358-4826. say, we are truly moved and feel Stuerzenberger represented Bishop blessed to have been asked to play Luers. — Michelle Castleman Redeemer Radio’s In His this role!” Redeemer Radio has some Victory Noll Center offers Glory Sharathon a success exciting changes coming in June learning opportunities FORT WAYNE — Redeemer as announced during sharathon Radio, AM 1450 WLYV Fort with the launch of “Redeemer HUNTINGTON — Victory Noll Wayne and 89.9 FM WRRO Mornings,” a local morning show Center will host the continuing Edon/Angola, raised $231,900, a featuring host Deacon Jim Tighe, series “Movies & Popcorn,” from new record, during its semi-annu- a switch in the Fort Wayne area on 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 13, al sharathon recently. During the June 12 from AM 1450 to 106.3 promoting themes with undertones three-day, 36-hour event, the sta- FM as a result of a station swap, of faith and social justice. tion received 1,318 pledges from and Redeemer recently entered The film “Waiting for into an agreement to purchase of individuals and businesses via PROVIDED BY BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL Superman,” provides a cogent phone, mail and even walk-ins to 95.7 FM in Michiana. examination of the crisis of pub- the station. The funds will help Six seniors at Bishop Dwenger High School earned a per- lic education in the United States assist with operating expenses Scheiber Family Fund told through multiple interlocking fect score on one or more sections of the ACT or SAT for the listener-supported station stories. Suggested donation is $10. awards scholarships that serves the Diocese of Fort test. They are, from left, Nicholas Miles, ACT English and Registration is required one week Wayne-South Bend, as well as the and grants prior to each event by calling 260- reading, who will attend the University of Notre Dame to northwest corner of the Diocese of 356-0628, ext. 174, or contact the Toledo. The sharathon also makes HUNTINGTON — The study theology; Benjamin Hayes, ACT reading, who will center by e-mail at victorynollcen- Huntington County Community it possible for listener-supported [email protected]. Foundation announced that Stuart attend IPFW; Derek Gloudemans, ACT math, who will Redeemer Radio to continue to The popular program “Butterfly Elmore, Kyle Jolas, Grant Meese, serve the community by means of attend Vanderbilt University to study engineering; Luke Workshop: Metamorphosis in Your Marie Scott and Sara Smith have Catholic radio and sharing the truth Own Backyard” returns to Victory been awarded 2014 Donald E. Palmer, ACT reading, who will attend the University of and beauty of the Catholic Faith. Noll Center on Tuesday, June 24. and Lou Rayne Scheiber Catholic Over 500 volunteers and studio Notre Dame to study architecture; Nicholas Hagar, ACT Two sessions will be held. The Education scholarships. Each guests made the sharathon suc- first begins at 10 a.m. and the sec- recipient is a graduating senior English and reading, SAT writing skills, who will attend cessful by giving their time and ond at 4 p.m. There is no cost to from Huntington North High talent during the three-day fund- Northwestern University to study journalism and political participate. School. raiser. Tim and Janet Didier, chair Leader Karen Hinshaw, Elmore will be attending the science; and Matthew Krach, SAT writing skills, who will couple for the event, commented: Huntington County Purdue Ball State University majoring in “Amazed. Fulfilled. Catholic fam- attend the University of Notre Dame to study biology. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 1, 2014 Trip by Pope Francis to Holy Land bears fruit

CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING Pope Francis prays at the Western Wall in Jerusalem May 26. The pope stood for more than a minute and a half Pope Francis celebrates Mass with the ordinaries of the Holy Land and with his right hand against the wall, most of the time in silent prayer, before reciting the Our Father. Then he the papal delegation in the Cenacle in Jerusalem May 26. The pope dedi- followed custom by leaving a written message inside a crack between two blocks. cated his final hours in Jerusalem to time with local Catholics, reminding them that despite difficulties, God is always by their side.

CNS PHOTO/GRZEGORZ GALAZKA, POOL Pope Francis kneels before the Stone of Unction in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher May 25. The pope and Ecumenical Patriarch CNS PHOTO/ AMIR COHEN, EPA Bartholomew of Constantinople marked the 50th anniversary of the Pope Francis and Israel’s President Shimon Peres plant an olive tree as a symbol for peace after their meeting meeting in Jerusalem between Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras. at the president’s residence May 26. June 1, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Rite of Ordination to the Diaconate

The Rite of Ordination itself is rich with meaning and symbolism. After the chanting of the Gospel, came the Election of the Candidate, whereby the candidates are formally chosen for ordination and become referred to as the elect. From left are deacon candidates Meininger, Norton and Soberalski. The candidates were presented to the bishop by Msgr. Bernard Galic, diocesan vocation director and pastor of St. Aloysius, Yoder. Msgr. Galic testified to their worthiness, after which Bishop Rhoades for- mally accepted them to be ordained as deacons. PHOTOS BY KAY COZAD With the elect kneeling and with hands outstretched, Bishop Rhoades solemnly recited the Prayer of Ordination over Meininger, Norton and Soberalski.

During the Litany of Supplication, the candidates laid prostrate on the sanctuary floor of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception while the intercession of the saints and angels was invoked.

The deacons were each handed the Book of the Gospels, symbolizing the task of the dea- con to proclaim the Gospel in liturgical cel- ebrations and to preach the faith of the Church in word and deed.

After the litany, Bishop Rhoades laid his hands on the head of the elect, Jonathan Norton, in accordance with the apostolic tradition. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 1, 2014 Deacon Zachary Barry brings trusting, open spirit to Priesthood

BY KAY COZAD of the mysterious love, which God has for us, and the way in which we are called to return that love.” FORT WAYNE — Deacon Zak He also merits the indispensable Barry has been preparing for the day role of the priests of his youth and Bishop Kevin C. of his Ordination to the Priesthood his religion teachers in his faith for- Rhoades for many years with prayer and mation and spiritual growth. study. But he knows Jesus is in Deacon Barry recalls while will ordain Deacon charge. “Only Jesus knows what I in grade school his call to the need in preparation for ordination, Priesthood. “I first heard the Lord’s Zachary Barry to the so my prayer has been opening call in sixth grade, during a talk Priesthood at the myself up to Him and asking that one of the parish priests was giv- He work in me so that I will be able ing to the class on vocations. His Mass of Ordination to receive the graces I need in ordi- words, ‘Some of the men in this on June 7, at 11 a.m. nation,” he says. room may be called to be priests,’ A Fort Wayne native, Zachary sank deep into my heart and took at the Cathedral David Barry is the eldest of the six up root there,” he says, adding, “My children of Vincent and Rebecca response to the call was to be open, of the Immaculate Barry, parishioners of Our Lady of to continue sharing and asking and Conception Good Hope Parish. He received his listening in prayer, with trust that He elementary education at St. Charles would see to it that I found the right in Fort Wayne. Borromeo School and graduated path — a trust that kept me from from Bishop Dwenger High School worrying about what my future in 2006. would be and freed me to focus on JOE ROMIE Growing up in a close-knit growing in holiness not in the future Deacon Zak Barry proclaims the Gospel at St. Peter Church in Fort Catholic family, Deacon Barry cred- but in the present.” Wayne at a Mass before a Serra Club-sponsored Christmas luncheon last its his parents for his deep, endur- Deacon Barry was accepted into December. As for his priesthood ministry, ing faith. “The first and grounding the seminary by Bishop John M. Barry offers a spirit of openness influence on my formation in the D’Arcy after high school gradua- as well. “We are helped to develop Fort Wayne, St. Vincent de Paul, and says, “What am I bringing to faith came from my parents. They tion and spent the next four years our human virtues and encouraged Elkhart, and St. Michael, Plymouth) the Priesthood? Myself, whole and formed my prayer habits early in studying philosophy at Immaculate to spend time together rather than were crucial points of my forma- entire, my gifts and my weaknesses. life, taught me the importance of Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona, burying ourselves in books and tion and discernment, because it I’m bringing a spirit open to guid- attending Mass, and gave me count- Minn. Following graduation from prayer all day, as important as they was there that the Lord was able to ance and correction and a heart less examples and lessons on living seminary college in 2010, Deacon are.” confirm His call in my heart,” he seeking the Lord and to draw others a life focused on the Lord,” he says. Barry transitioned to Mount St. Seminary life provides oppor- says, adding, “ I haven’t been more closer to Him.” He holds dear the memories of Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, tunities to understand and practice happy than I have been working in Following ordination, Deacon attending Confession with his father Md., to study theology. service as well. “Seminary forms a parish.” Barry looks forward to celebrat- on Saturday mornings, and the early Seminary life has been a les- men to have a pastor’s heart, min- Deacon Barry was ordained ing the sacraments, especially the morning bike rides he and his mom son in balance for this soon-to-be istering to needs in the community into the diaconate by Bishop Kevin holy sacrifice of the Mass and took to attend daily Mass together. ordained shepherd of the Church. by making visits to nursing homes C. Rhoades on May 25, 2013, at Confession. And as he looks for- He notes, “And throughout “Study is a large part of seminary and hospitals, helping in the schools, the Cathedral of the Immaculate ward to “being in the parish, sur- seminary, as I learned more about life, but so is spiritual growth — visiting prisons and helping in a par- Conception in Fort Wayne. Now, a rounded by the and the faith and grew closer to the Lord especially prayer and the sacra- ish,” he says. year later, as he waits the glorious day ministering to them,” where he in prayer, my relationship with my ments. Human formation also plays Deacon Barry’s summer assign- of Ordination to the Priesthood he knows he will “need God’s grace parents — both the love and support a key role, meaning seminary recog- ment experiences have been invalu- cherishes his family’s support. “My the most,” this humble servant of they had shown me and the way I nizes and teaches the value of being able to his future ministry as priest. family has been amazingly supportive! God says he is most excited about had seen them interact with each a good Christian man,” he says, “The summers I’ve spent in the They are all exited for me, and my “being Christ to others — some- other — helped my understanding noting that fraternity is important parishes (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, youngest sister Gianna is especially thing I’m not worthy of and not excited to make her first Communion capable of without extreme grace. at my first Mass of thanksgiving,” he But that is exactly what He’s offer- Once a Saint, Always a Saint! says enthusiastically. ing me.” The people of St. Michael Parish, Plymouth congratulate God’s Blessings upon Zachary Barry, Father Zachary Barry on his ordination to the holy priesthood. Bishop Dwenger Alum ‘06, With joy and affection, we remember his diaconal service in our midst at as you enter the Order of the Priesthood St. Michael. through the Sacrament of Holy Orders! The Members of The Serra Clubs of Fort Wayne “You did not choose Me but I chose you, and South Bend and appointed you that you would go and offer congratulations and bear fruit. . . so that whatever you ask of the prayerful best wishes to Father in My name He may give to you.” - John 15:16 Zachary Barry as he is ordained into the Welcome to the Bishop Dwenger Hall of Faith! priesthood of Jesus Christ June 1, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Barry family will rejoice in God’s blessings as son is ordained

BY BONNIE ELBERSON Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md. It’s all about Catholic family for the Barrys. Zak’s father Vince FORT WAYNE — When said, “I want all of my children Zachary Barry is ordained a priest to find their true vocation and to by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on develop and use their God-given Saturday, June 7, at Immaculate gifts to serve His Church and Conception Cathedral in down- thereby to achieve happiness. town Fort Wayne, his loving Zak’s ordination is the gateway family will witness the culmina- to him fully living his vocation. tion of years of study, prayer and It certainly will be a more unique discernment. blessing to our family than a Zak’s mother Rebecca told child’s wedding and affect our Today’s Catholic, “We first family celebrations in ways we sensed Zak had a vocation to the have yet to discover.” Priesthood when he started talk- Rebecca shared a mother’s ing! He is a born philosopher; perspective. “A priest in the fam- when he was young, all his teach- ily will be a special blessing, as ers said he was a deep thinker.” well as a special cross for us. We And when he requested a have the happy burden, all of breviary, a book containing the us as Catholics, to pray for our divine office of the Catholic priests, bishops and Holy Father, Church, for his 18th birthday, so as they lead us in our culture that that he could pray the Liturgy is so hostile to Christ and His of the Hours each morning, they teachings. Our family will have were convinced he would pursue an ‘extra’ share in that support of a religious vocation. priests.” Zak’s parents are “cradle KAY COZAD “I feel privileged to have Zak Catholics” and provided lov- The Barry family is shown on the plaza of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne at the for a son,” she said, “and feel he ing support for his decision, diaconate ordination of Zachary Barry last May. will be a blessing for his ‘new’ along with Greg, sisters parish family, as he has been in Victoria, Madeline, Miriam and our own family.” Gianna and extended family As Zachary Barry receives the members, which include at least sacrament of Holy Orders from one priest and a religious sister. A faithful altar boy throughout his Hession and other priests at training immediately after high Bishop Rhoades on the day of his large and joyful family contingent years at St. Charles Borromeo St. Charles, as well as teachers school and obtained an under- ordination, he will surely sense is expected to be in attendance for School and Bishop Dwenger High and lay people who “lived their graduate degree in philosophy the love of family that surrounds his ordination. School. Christian vocation joyfully,” said from Immaculate Heart of Mary and envelops him and, along with The Barry family attends Our Those encouraging and inspir- Rebecca. Seminary in Winona, Minn., then God’s divine presence, strength- Lady of Good Hope Parish in ing him during those formative The oldest of the Barry chil- graduate degrees in divinity and ens him for his priestly journey. Fort Wayne where Zak was a years included Msgr. Edward dren, Zak entered seminary theology from Mount St. Mary’s

hoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor

whoever serves me. -Jn 12:26 The personnel in the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocesan Departments listed here, offer their sincere congratulations and pledge their continued prayers and assistance to zachary barry as he is ordained into the priesthood of Jesus Christ. •Cathedral Books & Gifts •The Office of Family Life •The Diocesan Business Office •The Diocesan Office for Hispanic Ministry •The Office of Campus and Young Adult Ministry •The Catholic Schools Office •The Office of Catechesis •The Office of Evangelization and and Special Ministries •The Marriage Tribunal •Diocesan Purchasing Agency •The Office of Vocation •The Office of Communications/Today’s Catholic •The Office of Worship •The Office of Stewardship and Development Office •The Office of Youth Ministry •The Office of Diocesan Archives •The Office of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades 12 COMMENTARY June 1, 2014 An easy formula that works with kids The danger of soft atheism

hree of my teen daughters ure it out, I purchased several yards very instructive exchange are currently ballet danc- of material in beautiful colors and between Gary Gutting, a ers, studying that art form textures. philosophy professor at Notre WORD Tin a pre-professional classical At home, the girls went straight EVERYDAY ADame, and Philip Kitcher, a phi- ballet school. Most days at the to You Tube on the Internet to losophy professor at Columbia, just ON studio, the girls are required research how to make the bal- CATHOLIC appeared in the pages of The New to wear black leotards (with or let skirts they desired —ABT York Times. Kitcher describes him- FIRE without ballet skirts), pink ballet (American Ballet Theater) style self as a proponent of “soft atheism,” which is to say an atheism distinct tights and pink canvas shoes. On — shorter on the sides and longer THERESA A. THOMAS FATHER ROBERT BARRON Wednesdays the girls are allowed in back. My 14 year old worked from the polemical variety espoused to wear colored leotards, and they particularly diligently. She made a by Richard Dawkins and Christopher fully enjoy expressing themselves few mistakes, had to start over, but Hitchens. Unlike his harsher col- angels ascending and descending on then by wearing pretty floral or before long she had several pretty An interest is sparked. You feed leagues, Kitcher is willing to admit a great ladder that was rooted in the solid colored leotards and coordi- new skirts to wear to ballet class, the interest by supplying the envi- that religion can play an ethically earth and stretched into the heavens. nating filmy ballet skirts. and did so as her classmates oohed ronment, the materials and enthusi- useful role in a predominantly secu- Upon awakening, he declared the A couple months ago the girls and ahhed over the new creations. asm. You stand back. They fly. lar society. I won’t delve into this site where he had slept holy and and I were in the fabric store, pur- Of course this response motivated My 19-year-old daughter is cur- feature of Kitcher’s thought, for I consecrated it with an altar. As the chasing some material for my 16 her to go home and make more. rently a computer animation college have explored the Kantian reduction tradition has received this story and year old, who is taking a sewing Some of the girls even asked her to student studying art and cartoon of religion to ethics elsewhere, but I drawn out its implications, it has class at school. My younger daugh- help them make their own, or make animation. While she has taken would like to draw attention to one come to see a manifold of profound ter asked for a yard of a couple dif- some for them with their own mate- a few traditional 2-D and 3-D art particular move made in this inter- metaphysical and spiritual truths: ferent kinds of stretch fabric to try rial. classes while in high school, she view, since it shows, with remarkable that finite being and Infinite being to make a ballet skirt. Soon, the 12 As I watched this process unfold was primarily self-taught in cartoon- clarity, one of the fundamental mis- are intimately connected to one year old found the clearance rack, right before my eyes, I realized I ing. When she was a little girl, we understandings of religion common another; that every place is poten- and shyly asked for some material was watching a pattern that I had simply made materials available among atheists. tially a place of encounter with the too. Not knowing anything about seen many times before in my fam- to her. I think she filled enough Prompted by Gutting, Kitcher power that sustains the cosmos; that making ballet skirts, but figuring the ily. Perhaps you have seen it in admits that he finds all religious there is a hierarchy of created reality older sister could help them all fig- yours too. EVERYDAY, PAGE 13 doctrine incredible. Pressed for an stretching upward to God from the explanation of this rather extreme earth and downward from God to position, he points to the fact of the the earth; that the worship of God extraordinary plurality of religious is enlivening to human beings; etc. In and through the Church, Jesus acts doctrines: Christians, Jews, Hindus, These conclusions are the result of Muslims, animists, etc. hold to radi- the very sifting process I referenced Important in this reading is the the Resurrection. It has led us cally different accounts of reality, earlier, and they provide the basis THE identification given the Apostles, through weeks of rejoicing in the the divine, human purpose, etc. And for something that Kitcher and his 11 in number since the defection Resurrection by revealing to us since all religions rely fundamentally colleagues evidently find inadmis- SUNDAY and then suicide of Judas. Acts the response long ago of the first on the same ground — some revela- sible, namely, a real argument about clearly states that the Lord chose Christians to the fact that Jesus tion offered to distant ancestors — religious matters. It is not simply a the Apostles. His selection was not overcame death. there is no rational way to adjudicate question of pitting one ancient story GOSPEL insignificant or casual. It was done The link between Luke’s Gospel these differences. Indeed, the only against another; it is a question of MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION with the very power of the Holy and Acts is important. real reason that I am a Christian, he analyzing, marshalling evidence Spirit. in Christ continued after the would maintain, is that I was born and testing against experience. They still need the wisdom of Ascension. to Christian parents who passed the And when this takes place between Jesus. They are confused about Jesus did not depart the earth in founding stories onto me. If you, interlocutors from different religious Feast of the Ascension salvation and about the Savior. any final sense in the Ascension. as a Jew or Muslim or Hindu, have traditions, provided that they are Will Jesus restore Israel to its old The further unfolding of the different foundational stories, there people of intelligence and good will, of the Lord earthly might? Jesus clarifies what divine plan of salvation is seen. is no reasonable way I can convince serious progress can be made. Mt 28:16-20 salvation means. Jesus chose the Apostles so that you or you can convince me. It’s As I hinted, what bothers me He also clarified the place of they would continue to preach the just your cockamamie myth against about Kitcher’s proposal is that it n many dioceses in the United . Finally, Jesus ascends Gospel and reconcile humans with my cockamamie myth. This is, of effectively relegates all religion States this weekend is the litur- to heaven. The story ends on an God. course, a variation on the standard to the arena of the irrational. It is gical celebration of the feast of evangelistic note. An angel tells the The Church gave, and still Enlightenment view that positive interesting to note that several times Ithe Ascension of the Lord. Other Apostles, staring into the sky, to gives, the message of the Lord. In, religion is untethered to reason and in the course of his interview he dioceses observe this weekend as look around them and carry onward and through, the Church the Lord hence inevitably violent, force being compares religious experience to the the Seventh Sunday of Easter. the Gospel. acts. the only way that one religion can experiences of people suffering from These reflections will refer to For its second reading, the We are able to encounter supersede another. psychosis. And this shows the real the biblical readings for the feast of Church offers a passage from Jesus — just as the first Christians The fundamental problem here danger of such a proposal, namely, the Ascension. the Epistle to the Ephesians. encountered Him. God lives in is that Kitcher completely overlooks that a society dominated by advo- The first reading, from the This reading is a prayer that all Jesus. Jesus still is with us. He the decisively important role that a cates of Kitcher’s brand of atheism Acts of the Apostles, is from Christians might find true wisdom bonds with us in Baptism. In religious tradition plays in the devel- might tolerate religious people for the beginning of Acts. As with in Christ, the only source of truth. Baptism, we enter the Church opment and ratification of doctrine. a time but will, eventually, seek to the Gospel of Luke, the author St. Matthew’s Gospel provides and meet the Lord, forever alive, It is true that religion is usually marginalize them — or even hospi- addresses Theophilus. The identity the last reading. This reading forever redeeming, forever grounded in some foundational talize them for insanity. If you think of Theophilus is unclear. Was too identifies the dignity of the healing, forever forgiving, forever events, but those experiences are this last suggestion is paranoid, take Theophilus his actual name? Apostles. They are with Jesus. strengthening, forever loving. not simply passed on dumbly like a a good hard look at the policy of the Perhaps it was. Perhaps it was not. Seeing Jesus, gloriously alive football from generation to genera- Soviet Union in regard to those who Theophilus also is a title, meaning after the Crucifixion, the Apostles tion. On the contrary, they are sifted disagreed with its regnant ideol- “friend of God.” believe. Doubts are gone. and tested through a complex pro- ogy. In the mid-19th century, John In any case, this initial form of The Lord then commissions cess of reception and assimilation. Henry Newman fought tenaciously address recalls that Luke’s Gospel them to go into the world, READINGS They are compared and contrasted Sunday: Acts 1:1-11 Ps 47:2-3, 6-9 Eph to defend the rationality of religious and the Acts of the Apostles are excepting no place or anyone, and to other similar experiences; they 1:17-23 Mt 28:16-20 claims. Kitcher’s interview — as inseparably linked. Acts simply to bring all into God’s family by are analyzed rationally; they are set well as the voluminous writings of continues the story first given baptizing them in the name of the Monday: Acts 19:1-8 Ps 68:2-5acd, in dialogue with what we know of his intellectual allies — convinces in the Gospel. It is important to Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This 6-7b Jn 16:29-33 the world on other grounds; they are me that the same battle needs to be remember this. passage not only underscores the Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27 Ps 68:10-11, subjected to philosophical investi- joined today. As the New Testament was role of the Apostles, and of the 20-21 Jn 17:1-11a gation; their layers of meaning are compiled into one set of Scriptures, task of the Apostles to continue Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38 Ps 68:29- uncovered through conversations and especially as the Church to proclaim God’s mercy, but it 30, 33-36a, 35bc-36b Jn 17:11b-19 that have unfolded across hundreds, Father Robert Barron is the founder even thousands of years; their accepted John’s Gospel as the reveals the Holy Trinity. Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Ps of the global ministry, Word on authentic Word of God, the Gospel behavioral and ethical implications Fire, and the rector/president of 16:1-2a. 5, 7-11 Jn 17:20-26 are teased out and assessed. of John was inserted between Luke Reflection Friday: Acts 25:13b-21 Ps 103:1-2, Mundelein Seminary. He is the and Acts so as not to divide the Let us take just one example creator of the award-winning 11-12, 19-20b Jn 21:15-19 four Gospels. For weeks the Church, with from the Bible in order to illustrate documentary series, “Catholicism” However, this process upset the great joy and confidence, has Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 Ps how this process happens. The book and “Catholicism: The New perception of seeing Acts as the proclaimed to us the reality of 11:4-5, 7 Jn 21:20-25 of Genesis tells us that the patriarch Evangelization.” Learn more at continuation of Luke. the Lord’s victory over death in Jacob one night had a dream of www.WordonFire.org. 13 June 1, 2014 COMMENTARY The Anglican Wannabe fallacy ‘33 Days to Morning Glory’ rior to April 27’s canon- then it is certainly true that “the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: ization-doubleheader, I Catholic Church … would look taped a lengthy interview very different nowadays” if “in THE What is a Total Consecration to Mary? Pwith the Australian Broadcasting the 1990s (it) had followed the Corporation, discussing both example of the Anglican commu- CATHOLIC A Total Consecration to Mary is a John XXIII and John Paul II. nion and had accepted the ordi- beautiful exercise to increase your The ABC was kind enough to nation of women” — it would DIFFERENCE send transcripts of the programs look empty. For that is how most spirituality and ability to truly serve it did on these giants of modern Anglican churches in Britain GEORGE WEIGEL Catholicism, so I was able to today look on Sunday: empty. our Lord Jesus Christ. Consecration read what others had to say about There are, of course, many rea- means to set aside for a sacred the Church’s two newest saints. sons for the collapse of Anglican Much of it was interesting, but faith and practice in the U.K.; but munion between Canterbury and purpose. Mary’s life was set aside some comments verged on the there isn’t the slightest shred of Rome suffered a grave blow; for the sole purpose of serving our bizarre. evidence that that collapse has North Atlantic Anglicanism Dr. Lavinia Byrne (for those been slowed, much less reversed, continued to hemorrhage active Lord. By following her example, unfamiliar with the higher ech- by the Church of England’s congregants. we, too, can completely give elons of the British Catholic com- decision to admit women to its Hard experience should have mentariat) is a former whose ordained ministry. taught us by now that there is an ourselves to Christ in a way that refusal to concede that the ques- On the contrary, that deci- iron law built into the relation- consecrates us to Him. tion of ordaining women to the sion was of a piece with the ship between Christianity and ministerial Priesthood was defini- general doctrinal meltdown of modernity. Christian communi- tively settled by John Paul II in the Anglican leadership in the ties that know and defend their How do I get started? 1994 led to difficulties with the so-called First World, which doctrinal and moral boundaries Congregation for the Doctrine of began in earnest when the (while extending the compassion Check with your parish to see if it is providing the the Faith, and her eventual depar- 1930 Lambeth Conference (a of Christ when we fail to live format to form small groups or if you will need to par- ture from religious life. Dr. Byrne decennial meeting of Anglican within those boundaries, as we all was one of those interviewed for bishops) accepted the morality do) survive in modernity; some ticipate on your own. Your parish may choose to order the ABC program on John Paul of contraceptive sex, and has actually flourish and become II, and while her animus toward continued apace ever since. Thus robustly evangelical. Conversely, the materials (book and guide in bulk). the Polish pope was entirely when the head of the Anglican Christian communities whose predictable, what struck me was Communion, Robert Runcie, doctrinal and moral boundaries Where can I order the book and companion the following statement, which engaged in an extended corre- are eroded by the new orthodoxy she made toward the end of the spondence with John Paul II and of political correctness, and guide if I want to do it on my own? program: Cardinal Johannes Willebrands become so porous that it becomes “If in the 1990s, the (Catholic) (the Vatican’s chief ecumenist) in impossible to know if one is “in” Contact Marian specialist, Ida List, idalist@gmail. Church had followed the example the 1980s, Runcie leaned heav- or “out,” wither and die. com or at 574-453-3143 (evenings) or 574-376-0046 of the Anglican Communion and ily on sociological arguments That is the sad state of had accepted the ordination of about changing gender-patterns Anglicanism in the North Atlantic (cell) for questions and ordering. women, it would look very differ- of leadership in society to but- world today: even splendid litur- ent nowadays. … Had there been tress his attempt at a theological gical smells-and-bells can’t save ordination of women we would explanation of why the Church an Anglicanism hollowed out by For more information on “33 Days to Morning Glory,” visit not have had parishes that are of England was moving toward the shibboleths of secular moder- www.diocesefwsb.org/special-ministries. starved of the sacraments because ordaining women to its minis- nity. Why British Catholics like there simply aren’t enough young try — a “radical innovation,” Lavinia Byrne can’t see this is men coming forward who are John Paul and Willebrands had one of the mysteries of the 21st- prepared to be celibate and pre- warned, that would do grave century Church. pared to labor on their own.” damage to what was once the SCRIPTURE SEARCH There, in brief, is the Fallacy most promising of the bilateral of Wannabe Anglicanism. ecumenical dialogues. Gospel for Ascension 2014 If the experience of The Church of England went George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Acts 2:1-12 Anglicanism in Great Britain is ahead with the “radical innova- Fellow of the Ethics and Public the measure Dr. Byrne proposes, tion”; the quest for full com- Policy Center in Washington, D.C. Following is a word search based on the first reading for the feast of the Ascension (May 29 or June 1): the This all started with the interest, the are very young we read them Bible beginning of the Acts of the Apostles. The words can environment, materials and encour- stories, saint stories and talk about be found in all directions in the puzzle. EVERYDAY agement. God frequently, daily. As they CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Something similar occurred grow older, we feed the interest by FIRST BOOK JESUS TAKEN UP when my son was in the fifth grade. supplying the right environment. ALIVE MANY PROOFS PROMISE We had been reading about electric- This is accomplished by making a FATHER BAPTIZED ASKED HIM sketchbooks to line our 1,000 foot ity in our homeschool and studying truly Catholic home, teaching them ISRAEL TIMES SEASON driveway if put end to end. This electrical current. Out of the blue knowledge of the faith and fre- RECEIVE POWER WITNESSES daughter didn’t ask for new Polly one afternoon my son gave me a quenting the sacraments with them. JUDEA SAMARIA CLOUD Pocket toys for her birthdays. She list of parts he wanted: a nine-volt Next, we provide the materials, TOOK HIM SIGHT WHITE wanted Prisma color markers and battery, some wiring, some metal (prayer books, saint books, statues pens and “how to” books from the and other things I can’t remember. and artwork in their rooms and our art store. So, we purchased what we Apparently he had started indepen- homes to uplift and inspire). We SECOND BOOK could, surrounded her with material, dently reading an electric circuitry offer genuine enthusiasm (including encouraged her and then let her be. book I had on our shelves and he our own example.) Then, geared ANAWDEZ I TPAB She flourished. wanted to make a burglar alarm. with the necessary tools, they figure This daughter spent hours honing Instead of trying to control the proj- out themselves how they are going IWNHEVNALLMP her craft, reading books on her own ect, I gave him the materials, some to make their own personal rela- RTI IFIKBIAJO about illustration from the library encouraging words and let him at it. tionship with God. Like a plant in or bookstore and then just apply- In a day he had made, completely rich soil nourished by the sun and AFATHERVNSFT ing what she learned. She drew and by himself, a working burglar alarm. watered, they grow, amazingly. M I OENCEYNKPO sketched and doodled and sketched I doubt he would have done so well some more. She would bring her had I tried to micromanage him. AEDUJEPOWERO notebook to baseball games, to It occurred to me recently that SLPF I RSTBOOK the movie theater, to Grandma’s this formula, which I’ve seen time house… Wherever she went, that and time again at work in our fam- I EWLOACS P JMH sketchpad and those pencils came ily, can be applied to helping our Theresa Thomas is the wife of GAKOET I MES I I too. To date, she has contributed art children develop a relationship with David and mother of nine chil- HRFSCHOS I SSM for a comic book, had some artwork God too. dren. Watch for her newest book published in a book, and is now As parents we can spark an inter- “Big Hearted Families” (Scepter) TSELLDUOLCED really taking off with her college est in our children to communicate and read more on her blog: http:// U I JOASKEDH I M classes in an excellent program. with God. Beginning when they theresathomas.wordpress.com/ © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com

14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 1, 2014

BDHS SAINTS OPEN GOLF OUTING PLANNED FOR JUNE 13 Bishop Dwenger High School invites all alumni, par- ents, and friends of the Dwenger family to the 19th Annual Saints Open Golf Outing on Friday, June 13, at Cherry Hill Golf Club with 12 p.m. registration, and 1 p.m. shotgun start. Men, women and mixed teams are welcome. Proceeds will benefit Bishop Dwenger’s Endowed Scholarship Funds. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or to register, visit www.bishopdwenger. Sports com or call the development office at 260-496-4775. Royal Reds win CYO softball championship BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN SERVICE FORT WAYNE — It took over two decades, but Coach Denny Jamison’s Royal Reds finally DIRECTORY won the year-end Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) softball tour- A reliable source for all nament. According to Jamison, the CYO softball league has been your service needs around nearly a quarter of a century. Back then his wife, Barb, was the head coach for nine years. The league started as slow pitch, but soon switched to fast pitch and Denny was the assistant. “So, tech- nically, 2014 was my rookie season as head coach,” Jamison quipped. PROVIDED BY DENNY JAMISON Most recently, the small-school The LOGICAL Choice The Royal Reds CYO softball team won the league championship. The program, made up of girls from both FREE PRE APPROVALS! Queen of Angels and Most Precious team consists of the following, front, from left, Madison Woods, Sandi Cell: 260-440-4181 Blood, has grown into a champion- Freistroffer, Jenna Osborne, Sophie Dickerson and Hannah McLemore; and [email protected] ship team under the direction Beth back row, Brian Brown, Emma Austin, Cristina Brown, Olivia Dickerson, Kari M. Peters NMLS#891575 Parishioner: Peters — until she took the head job Caitlyn Ryan, Daphne Kimes, Courtney Scott and Denny Jamison. St. Charles Borromeo, Fort Wayne at Bishop Dwenger High School CONV - FHA “If you are what you should be, this season. The Royal Reds beat a strong St. Charles finished with a 5-2 VA - USDA you will set the whole world on fire.” Now Jamison is assisted by -St. Catherine of Siena Brian Brown and the pair had an all- team from St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth record overall. Despite mounting star lineup of talent. “We had out- (who list five fifth graders) in the a huge comeback driving in five standing pitching and catching this opening round of the tournament, runs off of two triples and two season and all of the girls were solid then downed St. Jude to get to the singles in the seventh inning and with the basics,” Jamison detailed. championship round. They finished out-hitting the Royal Reds in the Also encouraging for the future with an impressive 9-1 overall championship game, the Cardinals of their program, of the 11 listed record. came up just short. Lefty pitcher, on their roster, the Royal Reds Their lone loss came early in the Isabella McGillycuddy also had two pitchers were seventh grad- season to the newcomers from St. nine strikeouts in the loss. Assistant ers (Olivia Dickerson and Sandy Rose/St. Louis who went unbeaten coach Karen Bougher summarized, Freistroffer), they started two fifth in their first CYO regular season, “I was so proud of our girls. They graders in the championship game but lost in a 1-0 nail-biter to St. never gave up. They were a great and their junior varsity squad had a Charles in the semifinals of the tour- bunch who all got along and love very successful season. nament. The two did not meet in the the game. ” The 7-6 win over St. Charles regular season. came on a beautiful sunny Wednesday evening, May 21, on their home diamond in front of a ST. JUDE EAGLES CROWNED large crowd. SCHORTGEN REALTY “We were blessed the storms CYO SOCCER CHAMPIONS Darren Schortgen held off and our diamond stayed dry enough from the earlier rains to get Real Estate Broker/Realtor the game in,” marveled Jamison. St. Charles Parishioner Sparked by a triple from (260)385-7603 Dickerson, the Royal Reds took control early with their explosive [email protected] offense scoring two runs in the first www.SchortgenRealty.com inning. A defensive highlight came in the third inning when Caitlyn “Your Friend in the Business” Ryan tagged out a runner at home plate with the throw coming from Cristina Brown at third base. The The Kendzicky & Lothary Group eventual champs added another run Michael Kendzicky James Lothary Glen Lothary in the fourth inning and two more in 4220 Edison Lakes Parkway, Suite 100 PROVIDED BY PATRICK FILLER the fifth and sixth each. Mishawaka, IN 46545 Up 7-1 going into the seventh, In the boys’ Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) soccer 574-247-6830 . 800-866-9022 Great outcomes. Dickerson, got out of a fateful jam Done well. with the tying and go ahead runs on championship, the St. Jude Eagles were crowned the 2014 Fax 574-247-6855 base to hold off a Cardinal surge. champions after defeating St. Vincent, 4-1, on May 20. Led She finished with nine strikeouts. Private Wealth Management | www.rwbaird.com “I wouldn’t have wanted to play by Justin Baeten’s two goals, the Eagles avenged a regular Capital Markets • Investment Banking them (St. Charles) another inning. season loss to the Panthers. In the win, Chino Eke and They are a well-coached team, solid Private Equity • Asset Management in every position and definitely Lucas Harkenrider had the other two goals for the Eagles. ©2010Robert w. Baird & Co., Incorported Member SPIC www.rwbaaaird.com MC-27403 had the momentum on their side,” Thom Obergfell and Ron Harkenrider coach the Eagles. admitted Jamison. June 1, 2014 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C 15 REST IN PEACE hat s appening Auburn Garrett Plymouth W ’ H ? Frances Rountree, Dolores H. Mueller, 87, Alberto Fuentes, 65, 98, Immaculate St. Joseph St. Michael Conception WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Goshen South Bend announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Bristol Carol Ann Bopp, 74, Stephanie Kuzmicz, 95, William C. Goldy, St. John the Evangelist St. Adalbert Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or 75, St. Mary of the Granger Nancy E. Marcotte, 81, payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Assumption Evelyn E. Lehner, 102, Little Flower our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Churubusco St. Pius X Mary A. Eazsol, 97, Mary Ellen Saylor, 88, Barbara D. McFadden, St. John the Baptist Theology on Tap to focus on Marian URC plans annual meeting Catholic Youth Summer Camp openings St. John Bosco 53, St. Pius X Consecration efforts in the diocese South Bend — The United Milford — Were Not Our Hearts Louise T. Marshall, 90, Elkhart Fort Wayne — The last Theology Religious Community of St. Burning? Luke 24:32. Consider Mishawaka St. Adalbert Rosemary V. Petersen, on Tap of the season will meet Joseph County will hold its sending any of your children going Sister M. Charita Meyer, annual meeting on Sunday, June into the fourth, fifth or sixth grade 87, St. Thomas the Maria Schirripa, 93, Thursday, June 19, at Calhoun OSF, 66, St. Francis Soups, Salads and Spirits at 6:30 1, from 2-4 p.m. at the Islamic to travel along the road to Emmaus Apostle St. Hedwig p.m. for an introduction to the “33 Society of Michiana Community at Catholic Youth Summer Camp. Convent Fort Wayne Jose E. Castilla, Sr., 77, Days to Morning Glory” Marian Center, 3310 Hepler St. Light This fun and faith-filled week will Ernest Modos, 79, refreshments will be served. take place on the beautiful shores Barbara J. Franke, 70, St. Adalbert Consecration efforts in the dio- Queen of Peace cese. Franciscan Father David Agenda includes: Welcome from of Lake Waubee at Camp Mack in St. Vincent de Paul Patricia A. Griffin, 81, Mary Engo will speak on the the the URC and the host Islamic Milford, July 20-25. Bishop Kevin Donna M. White, 85, Barbara A. Harper, 82, St. Joseph writings of St. Louis de Montfort, Society of Michiana, election of C. Rhoades will visit the camp. For St. Bavo new board members and officers, more information, visit www.stju- St. Charles Borromeo St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Lloyd A. Weller, Jr., 85, Mother Theresa of Calcutta and update on URC activities and deparish.net. Contact Dave and Jan Frank A. Portolese, 85, Killian C. Doyle, 14, St. St. Anthony de Padua St. Pope John Paul II. Theology successes and the URC reorgani- Torma, camp directors, at 574-291- Queen of Peace Elizabeth Ann Seton on Tap will resume meetings in zation plans. 3381 or [email protected]. Thad F. Jusczak, 94, Charles R. Heston Sr., September. For more information Richard Paul Wehrle, Christ the King Mass for the Deaf offered June 14 Knights plan fish fry 73, St. Monica visit www.diocesefwsb.org/tot. 95, St. Charles Fort Wayne — A Mass for the Fort Wayne — The Knights of Warsaw Borromeo Notre Dame Eucharistic Holy Hour Deaf, celebrated by Father Mike Columbus Council 451, 601 Laura Faith Parker, 53, Father Merwyn J. Fort Wayne — The Lejeune Depcik, one of 10 priests in the Reed Rd., will have a fish fry E. Wade Adams, 89, St. Sacred Heart Thomas, CSC, 73, Basilica Medical Guild and St. John the world who is deaf and celebrates on Friday, June 6, from 5-7 p.m. Elizabeth Ann Seton Baptist, 4500 Fairfield Ave. will Mass through sign language, will Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 of the Sacred Heart sponsor a guided, Eucharistic be celebrated Saturday, June 14, for children 12 and under. Holy Hour with prayers, music at 4 p.m. in the Archbishop Noll and reflection planned to ben- Catholic Center, 915 S. Clinton Rummage sale Central Catholic alumni to gather Reunion planned efit healthcare workers and all St., Fort Wayne. A light dinner Mishawaka — The St. Joseph Fort Wayne — An all alumni South Bend — As part of the persons with illnesses Saturday, will be served afterward. Rosary Society, 3rd and Spring reunion will be Saturday, June 60th birthday celebration, Saint June 6, at 7:30 p.m. There will St., will have a rummage sale 28, at 4 p.m. at the Classic Cafe Joseph High School will have a be an opportunity for a laying on Germanfest kicks off with Mass Friday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to Catering and Event Center. Buffet reunion of former faculty, staff of hands for healing and a recep- Fort Wayne — A German 2 p.m. and Saturday, June 14, dinner and cash bar. Dinner and administrators the weekend tion afterwards. Visit www.fort- Mass, celebrated by Father from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact served at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are of July 11-12. For information waynecma.com. Charles Herman with music Barb Meister at 574-257-4059 for $20 due by June 20. Call 260- contact Henry Chandler at 574- by Fort Wayne Mannerchor & information. 485-0290 for information. 234-2904, ext. 547 or e-mail Orchestral Mass Dammenchor will be Sunday, [email protected]. Mishawaka — Queen of Peace June 8, at 11 a.m., at St. Peter Alumni called to memorial Mass Trip with Father Wrozek planned music ministry will present an Church. After Mass a dinner of South Bend — An alumni memo- Fort Wayne — Travel to Ireland Natural family planning classes to begin orchestral Mass on the Vigil of bratwurst, sauerkraut, German rial Mass will be Thursday, June with Father Tim Wrozek Oct. South Bend — A six-class series the Ascension, Saturday, May potato salad, kuchen and bever- 5, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Saint 6-16. All inclusive price of on Natural Family Planning will 31, at 5:30 p.m. The Chamber age will be served in the pavilion. Joseph School, 453 N. Notre Dame $3,566 from Fort Wayne. Meet begin on Friday, June 6, from 7-9 Choir and orchestra will perform Tickets are $8 for adults, children Ave. Contact Henry Chandler, to discuss details Sunday, June p.m. at The Life Center, 2018 the “Missa Sancti Gabrielis” by 6-12 are $5 and children under 6 alumni coordinator, at 574-234- 1 at 3 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, Ironwood Circle. To register, Michael Haydn as part of the are free. George Berger will be 2904, ext. 547 or e-mail hchan- Brooklyn Ave., north entrance. contact 574-234-5411 or email Mass. Contact Brad Todorovich playing old German songs on his [email protected] if you plan [email protected]. for information at 574-255-9674. accordion. to attend. Enter at door A off the Notre Dame Ave. parking lot. Fort Wayne Area Catholic Business TV MASSES FOR JUNE Meet&t Greet Wednesday, June 18 5-7 p.m. $

235 E. St. Per person10 includes RSVP by June 11th to hors d’oeuvres, [email protected] Cash Bar available. or call (260) 399-1457 Sponsored by

Financial Advisors Uncommon relationships. Uncommon results 16 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 1, 2014 we assume a different one. The service, ‘diakonia.’” of Pope Benedict in his encyclical very special life-long relationship sacramental effects of the three Bishop Rhoades spoke of the “Deus Caritas Est.” with the people and Diocese of ORDAIN grades of Orders are cumulative, threefold ministry of the deacon. Pope Benedict wrote that the Fort Wayne-South Bend.” not exclusive.” The first was the diakonia of the exercise of charity, “the love for Meeting on the plaza of the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “You won’t be icons of Christ liturgy, ministers of the altar. widows and orphans, prisoners, cathedral after the ordination the Servant for just a year, but “You will prepare the altar for and the sick and needy of every Mass, Deacon Soberalski said he for a lifetime,” he continued. the Eucharistic Sacrifice and you kind, is as essential to the Church was looking forward mainly to thing permanent,” Bishop Rhoades “No one is admitted to the higher will give the Body and Blood of as the ministry of the sacraments preaching and serving the people said. “Deacons are icons or images of degrees of Holy Orders without the Lord to His people,” he said. and preaching of the Gospel. The of God. Christ the Servant — the configura- first being configured to Christ This ministry also includes taking Church cannot neglect the service He said of the ordination day tion to Christ the Servant through with the indelible character of the Holy Communion to the sick, the of charity any more than she can that he was extremely happy, a diaconal ordination is permanent.” diaconate.” suffering and the homebound. neglect the sacraments and the little nervous and “so blessed.” “That’s why the Church He noted, “When you are The second was to exercise the Word.” Deacon Norton called the requires us to be ordained dea- priests, God-willing, the diaconal diakonia of the Word. “This is Bishop Rhoades encouraged ordination day an affirmation. cons first,” Bishop Rhoades dimension of your ministry must the first duty of all the ordained, the three men to love the poor, He said, “Just the prayers of the further explained. “We don’t also be visible. What is this the first duty of our priests and the sick and the suffering and to people mean a lot to me. To be leave one Order behind when dimension? It is the dimension of bishops as well,” Bishop Rhoades go out, as Pope Francis says “to able to lay down my life for the said. “We share a common the edges and peripheries, to the Lord in such a public manner, responsibility to proclaim and vulnerable and forgotten.” before the people of God with explain the Gospel. Remember “Have a particular love and their praise and their prayers BASILICA OF THE SACRED HEART always that it is the Word of God concern for the most vulnerable around us.” we preach, not our word.” in our midst: unborn children, the He said he looked around the Sing with the The bishop said through disabled and the elderly,” Bishop cathedral and realized, “this is my preaching and teaching, “we are Rhoades said. “Remember also family now.” called to lead people to grace, to that besides material poverty, “All the people in this con- Summer Choir an encounter with Christ. To do there is much spiritual and cul- gregation are now my family,” this task well, you must, (I repeat) tural poverty.” he said, “and I am willing to lay WEEKLY REHEARSALS you must be men who contem- At the end of the Mass, Bishop down my life for any of them. I STARTING MAY 22 plate the Gospel with love. You Rhoades reminded all that the look forward to getting to know Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. can’t give what you don’t have. I family is the seedbed of vocations all of my new family and all of Sundays, 8:30 a.m. urge you as preachers to first lin- and thanked the families and all my spiritual children. It’s very ger over the pages of the Gospel who participated in the Mass. exciting.” SUNDAY MASS and read them with your hearts as Deacon William Meininger His expectations for his dia- MAY 25 - JULY 27 well as your minds. Prayer, spiri- said he was excited about the conate are to continue to “experi- 10 a.m. tual reading and meditation must ordination. “Although I have ence the grace of Our Lord and to be part of our daily routine as been serving the people of God experience the grace from Holy All are welcome to sing at weekly ministers of the Word of God.” as a seminarian,” he said, “it is Orders for the first time.” rehearsals and at Sunday Mass The third aspect of the minis- really amazing to think that I will He also noted the importance in the Basilica at the try of deacon is charity. Bishop be able to serve them as a sacred of the Blessed Mother. “No mat- University of Notre Dame. Rhoades recalled the first deacons minister.” ter where you go, she is always For more information, please Visit CampusMinistry.ND.Edu in the Acts of the Apostles were Deacon Meininger added he there beside you,” he said. “I or call (574) 631-7800. ordained to serve at table, to feed had been looking forward to expect to experience her hugs for the poor widows. “officially promising obedience to the rest of my life.” The bishop recalled the works the bishop,” and “entering into a

TheSe men have oFFered Their liveS To Serve The church

PHOTO BY JOE ROMIE Help fund their education by giving generously to the Pentecost Collection for the Education of Seminarians on the Solemnity of Pentecost on the weekend of June 7 and 8. PenTecoST ollecTion www.diocesefwsb.org c For The educaTion oF SeminarianS