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‘path of death’ BY KAY COZAD Page 3 FORT WAYNE — Over 500 women from across the diocese gathered for the third annual women’s day of reflection sponsored by the Diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend Office of Spiritual Development and Respect Life Sunday Evangelization in partnership with Redeemer Radio AM 1450. The day-long conference, “Arise: Catholic Cemetery memorializes Celebrating the Strength, Dignity and Hope of lives lost to abortion Women,” was held at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. Page 8 The day began promptly at 9 a.m. with registration and recitation of the rosary in the auditorium of the North Campus building, followed by a special Mass, which included the Bishop Dwenger Choir, celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, who spoke to the women St. Michael Church of the feast of the Guardian Angels. “Today, Oct. 2, is the feast of the Guardian Angels. at 100 This feast invites us to think about these heavenly pro- Plymouth parishioners tectors whom God, in his loving providence, has set beside each of us,” said Bishop Rhoades. celebrate centennial of church After describing their spiritual nature and their role in the history of human salvation, Bishop Rhoades Page 9 said, “As I was thinking about this Women’s Conference, I recalled the teaching of Pope John Paul II ... on the dignity and vocation of women. Pope John Paul wrote that ‘the moral and spiritual strength of a woman is joined to her awareness that God entrusts the Anti bullying zone human being to her in a special way.’” Catholic schools He continued, “I was thinking about the similarity KAY COZAD of this mission to that of the guardian angels. God adopt initiatives Teresa Tomeo was the keynote speaker at the Oct. 2 Arise Women’s Conference held on the entrusts us to our guardian angels. And God entrusts Page 13 University of Saint Francis campus. She spoke to the 500 women from around the diocese who attended about media bias and how to affect a change for the culture. ARISE, PAGE 20 Franciscan Sisters Minor ANIMALS BLESSED FOR THE welcomed to diocese FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS
and the consecrated life for 30 years. She was BY TIM JOHNSON the fourth Franciscan Sister Minor. Sister Mary Clare Smith of Riverside, FORT WAYNE — They come to the R.I., is a widow with six children and 20 Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in the grandchildren. She was the third woman to spirit of prayer and evangelization — the join the community, and she is not the only same mission as the Catholic Church. And grandmother of the 10. Sister John Marie Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Father Cyril Flood, a native of Woodsocket, R.I., is a Fernandes, pastor of St. John the Baptist mother of four and a grandmother of 10. She Church, Fort Wayne, and the St. John com- is a novice. munity welcomed the 10 Franciscan Sisters Sister Stella Francis Belonger, of New Minor who will be living there in Bedford, Mass., entered the Franciscan Providence House and ministering in the Sisters Minor after graduating from high TIM JOHNSON community. school and has been part of the community The sisters have varied backgrounds. for six years. The feast of St. Francis of Assisi is often Sister Mary Clement Turcotte, a native of Sister Marie Veronica Goins, a native of marked by a blessing of animals and pets. Boston, was the first to join the Franciscan Rochester, N.Y., has been a religous for five Sisters Minor. She has been a sister for 48 years. She entered after the experience of col- This blessing took place at the Cathedral years. Sister Margaret Rose Cronin, a native of the Immaculate Conception in Fort of Riverside, R.I., has been in religious life SISTERS, PAGE 20 Wayne Oct. 3 with Father Gabriel Msuya. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 10, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC (ISSN 0891-1533) Reflections on Truth and (USPS 403630) Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 Freedom, Law and Morality
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PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES
• Sunday, Oct 10, 7:45 a.m. — Mass at St. Rose of Lima Church, Monroeville • Sunday, Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m. — Mass at St. Louis Besancon Church, New Haven • Tuesday, Oct. 12 to Thursday, Oct. 14 — Priests’ Continuing Education Days, Potawatomi Inn, Pokagon State Park • Friday, Oct. 15 to Friday, Oct. 22 — Pilgrimage to Rome for the Canonization of Brother André Bessette, CSC
High school teens
CNS PHOTO/TONY GENTILE, REUTERS Pope Benedict XVI celebrates an outdoor Mass in Palermo, Sicily, Oct. 3. invited to FaithFest
WARSAW — The Office of Youth Ministry invites high school students In Sicily, pope asks young across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend to FaithFest. The event will be
held 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., including Mass, there is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear on Sunday, Oct. 24, at Lakeview Middle 1 john 4:18 to reject Mafia’s ‘path of death’ School in Warsaw, and is open to all high school teens. PALERMO, Sicily (CNS) — Addressing the young in a a culture of crime, especially The theme for FaithFest 2010 is “fearless.” This will be a Pope Benedict XVI urged the central square of Palermo, the when many people are out of high-energy day packed with catechesis, music, prayer, sacramen- young people of Sicily to reject pope encouraged them to reshape work and uncertain about their tal encounters and meeting teens from every corner of the dio- the “path of death” offered by Sicilian society. future. cese. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate Mass. organized crime and to stand up “Don’t be afraid to fight “Today I am here to strongly The cost of FaithFest remains at $20 per participant, which to evil by witnessing the values against evil!” he said. “Don’t encourage you not to be afraid to covers food, facilities and a T-shirt. of the Gospel. give in to the suggestions of the witness with clarity the human Faithfest 2010 will feature Chris Padgett of the Franciscan The pope made his comments Mafia, which is a path of death, and Christian values that are so University of Stuebenville, Ohio, as the keynote speaker. Other Oct. 3 during a one-day visit to incompatible with the Gospel, as deeply rooted in the faith and in features include Father David Mary, superior of the Franciscan Palermo, the Sicilian capital, your bishops have so often said!” the history of this region and its Brothers Minor; Mary Bielski; Sister Marie Morgan; Bob Kloska; where he celebrated a seaside Throughout his visit, the pope people,” he said. Mary Glowaski; Father Andrew Budzinski; seminarian Ben Mass in the port area, met with pointed to the example of Father The pope reminded Sicilians Muhlenkamp; and transitional Deacon Terrence Coonan. priests and religious and spoke to Giuseppe “Pino” Puglisi, a popu- that their island has been “a land youths and families of the region. lar anti-crime pastor in Palermo of saints who belong to every Registration and additional information is available on the Web site at Before returning to Rome, he who was slain in 1993, and urged condition of life.” He asked them www.diocesefwsb.org/YM or by contacting a parish youth minister. paused to pray at the site of the priests and the faithful to “imitate to renew their own faith and assassination of anti-Mafia prose- his heroic example.” bring it to bear in society with a cutor Giovanni Falcone, who was The pope also acknowledged greater sense of determination. killed by a bomb in 1992. the difficulty in breaking through Vatican meeting looks at Evangelization is not a competition mission of Catholic press with other religions, pope says BY CINDY WOODEN greater witness of life capable of demonstrating what we bear in our “Sometimes we find this objec- missionary and evangelical activi- BY CAROL GLATZ hearts,” said Archbishop Claudio tion: To impose a truth, even if it ties, they must not develop a VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Maria Celli, president of the is the truth of the Gospel, to superficial concept of mission, Budget crunches, the availability Pontifical Council for Social VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As impose a way, even if it’s the way Pope Benedict said. of free information from the Communications. Catholics pursue their missionary to salvation, can be nothing but an Mission “cannot be limited to a Internet and suspicion about the Archbishop Celli’s office spon- duty, they must understand the assault on religious liberty,” the simple search for new techniques Catholic Church in the wake of the sored a Catholic Press Congress Church is not in competition with pope said. and ways to make the Church clerical sex abuse crisis have all Oct. 4-7 to discuss the present and other religious groups or ideolo- To answer that objection, the more attractive and capable of combined to present a serious future role and challenges facing gies trying to win over believers pope quoted Pope Paul VI’s 1974 winning the competition” against challenge to the future of the Catholic journalism. but is working to make the Gospel apostolic exhortation on evange- other religious groups or relativis- Catholic press, said speakers at a Representatives from 83 countries accessible to everyone, Pope lization, “Evangelii Nuntianti,” tic ideologies, he said. Vatican conference. gathered at the Vatican for the con- Benedict XVI said. which stated: The Church does not operate or But the importance of informa- gress. Evangelization is not an attack “It would certainly be an error work for itself, he said. The tion in Catholics’ daily lives and The archbishop told the jour- on religious freedom because it to impose something on the con- Church is at the complete service the need for the Church to com- nalists and communications direc- fully respects the freedom to sciences of our brethren. But to of Christ and “exists so the good municate and to help people grow tors that the Catholic press must believe and does not impose any- propose to their consciences the news may be made accessible to in responsibility and holiness also have a clear idea of its mission and thing on another person’s con- truth of the Gospel and salvation in all people,” he said. combine to encourage the Catholic role within the Church and society, science, he said. Jesus Christ, with complete clarity Weakened missionary zeal is press to find ways to stay afloat, and must look at how it can help The pope made his remarks and with a total respect for the free not the result of limitations or lack they said. people face their worries and Oct. 4 as he met with bishops options which it presents — with- of resources; it is caused by The “difficult and painful” desires in a truly Catholic way. from the heart of Brazil’s Amazon out coercion, or dishonorable or neglecting the fact that mission cases of abuse must lead “the “Of no less importance,” he region, an area that covers about unworthy pressure — far from must be nourished and strength- entire believing community to a said, is “the role that the Catholic 770,000 square miles. being an attack on religious liberty ened with the Eucharist, he said. greater commitment to following press has within the Church The pope noted the difficulty of is fully to respect that liberty.” If missionary activity is to be the Lord and placing itself at the evangelizing such vast and at As all baptized Catholics have effective, it must begin and end service of humanity with an even PRESS, PAGE 4 times inaccessible areas. the duty to pursue the Church’s with the Eucharist, he added. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 10, 2010 Bishop D’Arcy, local couples to receive awards at Good Shepherd Dinner
COLUMBUS, Ohio — At its inau- gural Good Shepherd Dinner on Oct. 26, the Josephinum will pres- ent Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bish- op-emeritus of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, with the Good Shepherd: Defending the Truth Award. Local couples and long- time seminary supporters Sarah and Roger Baughman and Marilyn and Francis Dono will receive the Pope Leo XIII Award. “We are honored to present CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING these individuals with these Msgr. Owen Campion, associate publisher of Our Sunday Visitor, listens awards,” said Father James to a translation of a talk during the Catholic Press Congress at the Wehner, rector. “Bishop D’Arcy Vatican Oct. 4. has exemplified the virtues of a Good Shepherd through his leader- ship of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- media and that media is often an South Bend, and through his PROVIDED BY PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM unreliable source,” he said. unwavering support of the Bishop-emeritus John M. D’Arcy poses with Terrence Coonan and He told the congress he hoped Josephinum. Dr. and Mrs. Dono Matthew Coonan at their diaconate ordination on April 25 at St. Turibius PRESS the experience would help Church and Mr. and Mrs. Baughman are Chapel at Pontifical College Josephinum. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 leaders understand the value of the true examples of how the lay faith- Catholic press and the fact that if ful can support priestly vocations.” Arlington have been members of committees and been instrumental they allow Catholic newspapers to The Good Shepherd: Defending the Friends of the Josephinum in the success of many seminary because it can be a privileged be “transparent and honest, they the Truth Award considers how since its inception. Marilyn is a fundraisers. Mr. Baughman is also instrument in the not easy task of will gain in credibility over the Jesus Christ, as the Good former chair and current board a member of the Development promoting and nourishing an intel- long haul.” Shepherd, exhorted the Apostles to member of the group. Council, an advisory group for the lectual understanding of the faith.” Michael Pruller, vice director of lay down their lives for the sake of “As one enters the front doors Josephinum Advancement depart- Greg Erlandson, president of the Die Presse newspaper compa- love. — cf. Jn 15:12f. “The bish- of the Josephinum, the love of ment. A Friends’ committee Our Sunday Visitor Publishing in ny in Austria, was a bit more opti- ops of the Church exercise apos- Christ and the warmness of the chaired by Mrs. Baughman is in the United States, told the confer- mistic about the future of printed tolic ministry for the sake of love, Josephinum community are most the beginning stages of planning ence that the Catholic press faces news because, he said, “to have for the good of the Church,” noted evident,” she said. “We are deeply Clergy Who Cook, a special event the financial pressures all newspa- something printed in black and Father Wehner. “The Josephinum touched with the love and dedica- for winter 2011. pers are facing. But, additionally, white on paper still matters.” strives to form priests who are tion that the seminarians have for “Sally and I really enjoy being he said, the Catholic press suffers While encouraging the Catholic spiritual fathers of the flock, who the Church.” involved with the seminarians,” because Catholics know less about press to look at new opportunities shepherd God’s people with a Dr. Dono is presently a member said Mr. Baughman. “They are their faith, there is “a growing dis- to create revenue with digital commitment to the Truth and of the Josephinum’s board of enthusiastic about what they are trust of institutions” and, conse- products, he said it would be stu- fidelity to the Gospel.” trustees, and both he and Mrs. doing and really want to be where quently, there is “a resulting pid to kill off a Catholic paper The Pope Leo XIII Award is Dono are members of The Jessing they are. They are outstanding decline in Catholic identity.” “just because you are afraid it’s given in recognition of a couple’s Society. “We are highly dedicated men.” At the same time, he wrote in dying.” or individual’s support of priestly to the seminary, to support the tra- The Pontifical College remarks prepared for the meeting, Although newspapers are mak- vocations. “It was Pope Leo XIII dition of sound scholarship and Josephinum invites the community the Internet allows Catholic media ing less of a profit than they were who established the Josephinum as pastoral formation of the seminari- to join in honoring Bishop D’Arcy, to reach different audiences in dif- 10 years ago, “it’s still easier to a pontifical seminary,” said Father ans,” said Dr. Dono. Mr. and Mrs. Baughman, and Dr. ferent ways at a relatively low make money in print than online,” Wehner, “allowing us to ensure Roger and Sally Baughman, and Mrs. Dono at the Good cost. he said. that future priests in America members of St. Michael Church in Shepherd Dinner on Oct. 26, at 7 Erlandson also said the sex Pruller told the journalists one would be formed according to the Worthington, are frequent and wel- p.m. Reservations are $125 per abuse crisis is, or should be, forc- thing they still have going for them mind of the Universal Church, yet come visitors to campus and enjoy person or $875 for a table of eight ing the Church to change the way is “the irresistible force of curiosi- with a practical ministry to the attending the seminarians’ events. people. For more information it communicates. ty,” which makes people wonder people of the United States.” As long-time members of the about the event or to make a “Church leaders have become what is in each issue delivered to Frank and Marilyn Dono of St. Friends of the Josephinum, the reservation, please call Wendy increasingly aware that most of their home. “Your job is to make Andrew Church in Upper couples have served on numerous Herrel at (614) 985-2321. their flock gets its news about its your customers curious about what own Church from the secular is in each issue,” he said.
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Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 kitchens, dining service, Except when BP hired him and home-delivered meals Sources of Funding some of his crew to help skim oil Timothy J. Johnson,Editor, 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Catholic Charities spent more than $4.2 billion in from the Gulf off the coast of the helping the needy and empowering communities Louisiana bayou, Palmisano has 80% across the nation in 2009. kept his fleet of four trawlers FUNDING PROVIDERS moored since April. GOVERNMENT Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 But even that small amount of 67% work for the shrimper from Lafitte, 11% 60% PROGRAM La., will end by mid-October as FEES 11% 3% 2% 3% 3% much of the massive cleanup from COMMUNITY UNITED WAY 3.96 million COMMUNITY SERVICE DIOCESES AND CPC the blowout of the Deepwater social support, education, INVESTMENT/ neighborhood and health services, √ Horizon oil rig winds down. aid to at-risk populations OTHER 40% IN-KIND “Another two weeks and we’re DONATIONS finished,” Palmisano’s wife, Kim, told Catholic News Service. “It’s been total devastation,” 1.93 million BASIC ASSISTANCE Robin Palmisano said, lamenting 20% clothing, utilities, prescriptions, that he missed the peak shrimp emergency funds, other basic needs season in May and June. He won- √ 1.06 million FAMILY PROGRAMS ders if the Gulf water will be clean immigration, refugee counseling and mental health, pregnancy, adoption and addiction services HOUSING enough so he can take to the seas 0% .5 million in time for the upcoming holidays. temporary shelter, counseling, assistance, supervised living, permanent and transitional housing Kim Palmisano is planning to Source: Catholic Charities USA ©2010 CNS reopen her seafood market, Captain Jonathan’s Seafood, Nov. in 2009. agency officials believe are neces- Today’s Catholic newspaper Oct. 3, 2010 1 — but only if she can find a sup- The figure includes nearly 2 sary to address the country’s ply of toxic-free fish, shrimp, million more people who sought poverty predicament: Look at 45 issues per year shellfish and crab. food assistance and an additional poverty as a symptom of an eco- 51,301 51,101 The summer was tough for the 540,000 people who needed social nomic system devoid of ethics; set Palmisanos. There were times services such as child care, after- new standards in determining who 51,198 50,998 when Kim and Robin struggled to school programs, homemaker is poor so that the reality of people put food on the table for their three services, case management and lives is taken into account; innova- sons, ages 16, 13 and 6. Kim community-based programs. tion in developing programs to Palmisano said for the first time in The increase paralleled the 9.5 assist people take the necessary her life, she stood in line to receive percent spike in poverty among steps to escape poverty. food vouchers from the emergency Americans in 2009 that was “The economy has been 0 0 center opened by Catholic reported Sept. 16 by the U.S. divorced from ethics so that even 51,198 50,998 Charities after the disaster hit in Census Bureau. Overall, 43.6 mil- as we are retooling the economy, 6 6 April. She was not alone. Most of lion people, or 14.3 percent of the it’s critical for us to be sure as we the 150 other fishing families from population were living in poverty, do that we take into account what around Lafitte were with her. the bureau reported. impact is this going to have on the The Palmisanos were among “Millions of jobs have been lost lives of millions of Americans thousands of newcomers added to and millions more people have more who are poor now,” Father the Catholic Charities rolls since been thrust into poverty,” Father Snyder told CNS after addressing 6 2008. Many once had jobs but Snyder said. “The daily lives of the gathering. “We can’t go back 6 ended up facing economic calami- Americans have changed from to the same old, same old that got 51,204 51,004 ty when the depression or some building their dreams to a painful us to where we were. 95 95 other disaster struck. The agency confrontation of the reality of con- “There is a moral dimension 51,299 51,099 reported a 7.5 percent jump in the tinuing economic struggle. here that our society has got to 99.988 99.988 number of people seeking services “Our country has not seen come to terms with because quite √ in 2009, the depths of the worst numbers like this since President frankly many of the people whose Oct. 10, 2010 economic recession since the Lyndon B. Johnson launched his decisions led to the recession have Great Depression. infamous war on poverty,” he said. not accounted for ethics in their Father Larry Snyder, Catholic Despite the rise in poverty, decisions,” he continued. “Until Timothy J. Johnson, Editor Oct. 1, 2010 Charities USA president, told a Father Snyder said Catholic we do that we’re not going to end gathering of about 50 representa- Charities is not altering its cam- up with a system that truly serves tives of social service agencies, paign to cut poverty in half by all Americans.” advocacy groups and government 2020. He called upon the country officials in Washington Sept. 20 to “think and act anew” to reverse that the nationwide network saw rising poverty. 9.1 million people seek assistance He outlined three steps that All Saints Religious Goods
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refugee status only upon Injunction blocking Palestinians in their midst. It is funding of embryonic now estimated that 60 percent of Jordan’s residents have some stem-cell research Palestinian ethnic background. As overturned for the Chaldean Iraqis? Even NEWS BRIEFS though they number 500,000 — WASHINGTON (CNS) — A fed- more than 8 percent of Jordan’s 6 eral appeals court has permanent- million population — it’s more like ly lifted the injunction that had a matter of don’t ask, don’t tell. briefly stopped federal funding of DEMONSTRATORS PROTEST OUTSIDE U.S. SUPREME COURT Jordan considers them guests. The embryonic stem-cell research. The Jordanian-Iraqi border is open. But Sept. 28 ruling by the U.S. Court Antoon cannot reopen his liquor of Appeals for the District of store or car-rental business in Columbia Circuit allowed funding Amman, because Jordan forbids for the research to continue while Iraqis who have fled their home- a lawsuit filed by Drs. James L. land to work. If they are caught Sherley and Theresa Deisher pro- working, they are subject to depor- ceeds. The two researchers who tation back to Iraq because they work with adult stem cells have committed a crime. Although challenged the Obama administra- deportations are typically for such tion’s guidelines on stem-cell crimes as petty theft and prostitu- funding, saying they faced the tion, “most Iraqis don’t have access possibility of losing funding from to work permits” in Jordan, said the National Institutes of Health Elizabeth Campbell, a senior advo- when NIH funding for embryonic cate for Refugees International, a stem-cell research was expanded. Washington nonprofit. “You need a NIH already had resumed the work permit to be working legal- funding Sept. 9 when the appeals ly,” she added, noting that many court temporarily lifted an injunc- Iraqis work in Jordan’s under- tion granted Aug. 23 by Chief ground economy. Judge Royce C. Lamberth of U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Lamberth said the Spanish archbishop will guidelines violated the Dickey- lead visitation of Wicker amendment, approved CNS PHOTO/MOLLY RILEY, REUTERS Legionaries’ lay movement annually by Congress since 1996, Pro-life demonstrators take part in the American Life League’s “Pro-Life Memorial Day” which prevents federal funding of VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A research in which human embryos prayer vigil in front of the Supreme Court in Washington Oct. 4 to mark the first day of Spanish archbishop, who was part are harmed or destroyed. the Supreme Court’s new term. of the Vatican-led investigation of Lamberth also ruled that “the the Legionaries of Christ, will be guidelines threaten the very liveli- cese. He also serves at St. Pius X field of medicine has emerged, with economic hardship, travel restric- the apostolic visitor of the congre- hood of plaintiffs Sherley and gation’s lay movement, Regnum Deisher” because their “injury of Parish in Fairfield, Conn. Robert Edwards leading the process tions, discrimination and interreli- CathoNet was formally unveiled all the way from the fundamental gious tensions, especially in pre- Christi. Archbishop Ricardo increased competition ... is actual Blazquez of Valladolid, Spain, is and imminent.” Cardinal Daniel in New Orleans during the Sept. discoveries to the current, success- dominantly Muslim countries. 26-29 Diocesan Fiscal ful IVF therapy. His contributions The pope decided a synod was one of a number of appointees N. DiNardo of Galveston- named recently to help the papal Houston, chairman of the U.S. Management Conference. The represent a milestone in the devel- needed when he visited the Holy company’s Web site is opment of modern medicine.” Land last year. The papal visit delegate, Archbishop Velasio De bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Paolis, in his task of governing the Activities, said Lamberth’s www.cathonet.com. “I regard my Lucio Romano, president of the briefly turned the Church’s atten- future work with CathoNet as an Italian association Science and tion to the daily struggles of Legionaries and helping reform August ruling was “a victory for the order. The four advisers who common sense and sound medical extension of my vocation,” the Life, told Vatican Radio Oct. 4 that Christian communities there; now deacon said in a statement. Edwards did make a huge mark on the pope wants to bring those will help Archbishop De Paolis ethics” that vindicated the bish- are Bishop Brian Farrell, a mem- ops’ reading of the Dickey-Wicker “Parish finances are not an end in modern science because he took struggles to the heart of the itself but, rather, a means of sup- techniques used for breeding live- Universal Church for more sys- ber of the Legionaries and secre- amendment. White House tary of the Pontifical Council for spokesman Robert Gibbs said he porting a parish’s pastoral and stock and applied them to human tematic discussion. The synod will sacramental ministries,” he said. beings. “This absolutely does not run Oct. 10-24 and focus on the Promoting Christian Unity, and was “heartened that the court will three canon lawyers: Jesuit Father allow NIH and their grantees to “CathoNet enables Catholic lead- represent progress for the human theme, “The Catholic Church in ers to run the business of the person,” said Romano, a professor the Middle East: Communion and Gianfranco Ghirlanda, Sacred continue moving forward while Heart Father Agostino Montan, the appeal is resolved.” Church in a businesslike manner, of obstetrics and gynecology at Witness: ‘Now the company of while never reducing the Church’s Frederick II University in Naples, those who believed were of one and Msgr. Mario Marchesi, mission to a business.” Italy. heart and soul.’” The quotation according to media reports. The Accountability, comes from the Acts of the Vatican confirmed the list of transparency goals Apostles, and reflects the unity of appointees to Catholic News Nobel prize ignores Unity and identity: Synod the early Church — something Service Sept. 30. The papal dele- of new diocesan moral problems with IVF, aims to bolster Middle that plays into the agenda of this gate, Italian Archbishop De assembly. Paolis, has broad powers of management system says Italian professor East Church presence authority over the Legionaries of Christ as part of a major Vatican- NASHUA, N.H. (CNS) — A new VATICAN CITY (CNS) — VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Iraqi refugees in Jordan led reform of the order. information management system Honoring one of the inventors of in Vatican is setting the stage for Archbishop De Paolis will lead a created by a New Hampshire com- vitro fertilization with the Nobel another Synod of Bishops in mid- are ‘guests’ with few commission in charge of revising pany specifically for U.S. dioceses Prize for Medicine “ignores all the October, this one aimed at turning privileges the order’s constitutions, and all and parishes will help them pro- ethical problems” connected to the a spotlight on the Christian com- members of the order have been mote “better financial steward- creation of so-called “test tube munities of the Middle East. AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Slwan encouraged to take an active part ship, accountability and trans- babies,” an Italian professor told Synods are typically drawn-out Kehedeer Antoon was his own in the reform. The role the advis- parency,” according to company Vatican Radio. British scientist affairs, requiring several years of boss in Mosul, Iraq. He owned a ers will play is flexible. According officials. Right Networks in Robert Edwards, a retired professor planning and more years of fol- liquor store and a car-rental to the Vatican decree published in Nashua, which describes itself as at the University of Cambridge, low-up. But there’s a greater sense agency. Then, four years ago, July detailing the papal delegate’s a top hosting provider of popular England, was named the Nobel of urgency about this synod: Pope Muslim hard-liners bombed his role, “the delegate will have four business accounting applications, winner Oct. 4 for the development Benedict XVI convened it rather liquor store. Afterward, Antoon personal advisers to aid him in has announced the launch of a of in vitro fertilization. His work unexpectedly a year ago, after started driving his children to and carrying out his work, according new company called CathoNet led to the birth in 1978 of Louise Church leaders from the region — from school because he felt he to the circumstances and possibil- and named as its president Deacon Brown, the world’s first “test-tube particularly Iraq — requested the could not trust their safety to oth- ities. These aides may be assigned William A. Koniers of the Diocese baby.” In a press release, the award special assembly. The problems of ers. Ultimately, Antoon, 46, a specific tasks, particularly visits of Bridgeport, Conn. Deacon committee said, “Approximately 4 the minority Christian churches in Chaldean Catholic, and his family ‘ad referendum.’ With their help, Koniers, who was ordained in million individuals have so far been the Middle East are well-known. fled to the safety and security of the papal delegate will identify, 2004 by Bridgeport Bishop born following IVF. Many of them A short list would include the Jordan. They are refugees in every discuss, and clarify the principal William E. Lori, is director of are now adult and some have massive emigration of Christians, sense of the word, except by topics as they arise during the parish finance services for the dio- already become parents. A new political and military conflict, Jordan’s definition. Jordan confers process he is called to lead.” OCTOBER 10, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7
Assessments of the student Bishop D’Arcy to be writing are based upon students’ honored at Allen County samples of their own best prose or verse and on impromptu themes Right to Life Banquet that are written under supervision. FORT WAYNE — The 13th Kucela received a certificate rec- ROUND THE IOCESE ognizing her accomplishment and Annual Allen County Right to A D Life Banquet will take place on a card highlighting this achieve- Monday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at ment to attach to her college appli- the Grand Wayne Center. Bishop- cations. Kucela’s name and Saint emeritus John M. D’Arcy will be BISHOP RHOADES BLESSES NEW GROUP MEDIA Joseph’s High School are also honored for his commitment to the posted on the NCTE Web site. pro-life cause. Kucela states, “I was very The theme of the banquet is humbled and pleased to receive “Uniting Our City for Life.” This such a recognizable national year’s banquet features Indiana’s award. To me it represents many Sixth Congressional District Rep. years of hard work with the help Mike Pence. and encouragement of my teach- Tickets are $40 each. ers and family members. Reservations may be made by Hopefully, this recognition will calling (260) 471-1849 or through aid me in my endeavor to pursue e-mail by contacting an English degree next year. [email protected]. Although I am unsure of my The Allen County Right to Life career path, I know that I will be Web site is www.ichooselife.org. doing what I love — writing.” Kucela, a graduate of Holy Cross Grade School, is the daugh- Craft vendors needed for ter of Gloria and John Kucela. bizarre to benefit Franciscan Brothers Minor USF presents first in church renovations Theology Lecture Series
COLUMBIA CITY — A craft VINCE LABARBERA FORT WAYNE — The University bizarre will be held on Oct. 30 at of Saint Francis Department of Faith Christian Academy, 1550 E. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blesses the offices of NewGroup Media, South Bend, on Sept. Philosophy and Theology and the State Road 205 (205 and Hwy 30) 27 before a small gathering of staff, clients and area dignitaries. The production company School of Arts and Sciences will Columbia City, from 9 a.m. to 4 present a lecture in October as part p.m. All proceeds will benefit the creates the Annual Bishop’s Appeal DVD for the diocese as well as other video works for of an ongoing theology lecture Franciscan Brothers Minor for the diocese, the University of Notre Dame, the USCCB (United States Conference of series for the academic year. their church renovation project. Dr. Lewis Pearson, assistant Table rental is $25. There will be a Catholic Bishops) and other Church-related ministries throughout the world. Bishop professor of philosophy, will pres- table where handcrafted items can Rhoades praised the facility for its creativity and successful efforts in spreading the ent “Of What Use Are be donated for sale to benefit the Philosophers: Addressing Age- brothers’ work. The bizarre also Gospel of Jesus Christ. Old Misconceptions,” at 3 p.m. on includes breakfast and lunch foods Sunday, Oct. 17. Dr. Pearson will for sale, a raffle for a doll house explain “why philosophers have of the locations will engage local “I was pleased with the partici- reflect on God’s word in Scripture, the reputation of being useless, donated by Sarah Stein and a bake communities and foster an appreci- pation of the group,” said Sister sharing and personal quiet time, sale. To rent a table or donate despite the fact that philosophy is ation for creativity in classrooms,” Wrasman. “There were many and morning and evening prayer. the most useful and indispensable handcrafted items, baked goods, said Kerri Schlottman, director of good insights, and many were sur- The retreat begins with supper on Wal-Mart SCRIP or monetary practice for anyone who wishes to external relations. prised at the various contradic- Friday evening and continues live a blessed and happy life.” donations, contact Shannon Martin said, “I am still in disbe- tions within the two stories.” through supper on Saturday; Ramsey at (260) 609-9698. The lecture, which is free and lief that I won a gold medal and an The Lampen Lecture Series is Saturday breakfast and lunch are open to the public, will be present- American Vision Award. It was the held in Ancilla College room 231 also included. ed in the university’s North Saint Joseph’s High first year I had entered any art con- and is a free presentation open to Registration is requested by Campus Auditorium at 2702 School senior receives test in high school, and I had no the public. Monday, Oct. 25. Additional Spring St. A question-and-answer idea how successful The series was named for Sister information and registration is period will follow and light national recognition ‘Doppelganger’ would be. ... I am Joel Lampen, the first president of available by contacting Sister refreshments will be served. especially honored that my work Ancilla College, who opened the Carolyn Hoying at (937) 231- SOUTH BEND — Kaitlin Martin For additional information con- was chosen as one of 50 works to doors of Ancilla to the local com- 1244; or through e-mail at was awarded the American Vision tact Angie Springer at (260) 399- be showcased in the Scholastic munity. Vocations@PreciousBloodSisters Award, for her work 8066 or [email protected]. traveling exhibit. I’ve always The Lampen Lecture Series Dayton.org. “Doppelganger.” The work was thought it was funny that a picture was designed to combine the uni- chosen to be included in of me in my pjs is going to cities versality of the Catholic Church, Lindenwood offers day ART.WRITE.NOW, the first ever Claire Kucela selected I’ve never been.” the international character of the Traveling Exhibition of the on ‘Theology of the Body’ Martin, a graduate of Corpus Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, for writing award Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, Christi School, is the daughter of who sponsor Ancilla College, and DONALDSON — Registrations presented by the Alliance for Young SOUTH BEND — Claire Kucela, Rachel and Charles Martin. the Earth Charter to promote are now being taken at the Artists and Writers. student at Saint Joseph’s High thinking beyond one’s own expe- Lindenwood Retreat and The show opens at the Fort School has been chosen as one of riences and interests. Conference Center for the quiet Wayne Museum of Art on Oct. 29, Ancilla’s Lampen Lecture only 15 students in the state of day of reflection program, and will present approximately 100 Series examines creation Indiana to “Theology of the Body,” to be works of art, film and writing from Free weekend ‘Come and receive the held on Oct. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 the 2010 National Scholastic Art DONALDSON — Poor See’ retreat for single Achievement in p.m. The facilitator will be Father and Writing Awards. The works in Handmaid of Jesus Christ Sister Writing Award. Bob Lengerich, parochial vicar at ART.WRITE.NOW were chosen Carleen Wrasman was on hand as women Oct. 29-30 The National St. Pius X Church. presenter for Ancilla College’s Council of from more than 600 works and rep- DAYTON, Ohio — Single woman Father Lengerich entered the resent some of the most stunning first Lampen Lecture Series of the Teachers of seminary following high school, academic year, examining the between ages 18-45, who have English honored examples of the 2010 winning wondered if life as a sister is for studying philosophy and classical works. The exhibit will travel from topic of creation. This follows last 543 high school languages at St. John’s Seminary year’s focus of sustainability and them, will be offered a prayerful seniors as out- Fort Wayne to Dallas, Texas; weekend to learn more about reli- CLAIRE KUCELA in Brighton, Mass., and theology Seattle, Wash.; Los Angeles, Calif., the concept that living sustainably standing writers. and biblical studies at the honors creation and God as cre- gious life and help them discern. Recipients were and Philadelphia, Pa. The Sisters of the Precious Blood, Pontifical College Josephinum in “The goal of the show is to ator. chosen from 1,641 students nomi- Columbus, Ohio. The lecture covered the first Dayton, are hosting an overnight nated in their junior year by their expose communities across “Come and See” retreat “from 5 to The program fee is $27 and America to what visual and literary two stories of creation as found in teachers from all 50 states, the includes main noon meal. For more the Book of Genesis and com- 5” Friday, Oct. 29, evening District of Columbia, the Virgin arts professionals have deemed to through Saturday evening, Oct. information or to register, contact be the best teen-produced work in pared the differences and contra- Islands, Canada, and American Lindenwood at (574) 935-1763 or dictions found in the two stories. 30. There is no cost to attend. schools abroad. the country. ... Public events at each The retreat will include time to visit www.lindenwood.org. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 10, 2010 Full tuition scholarships offered MEMORIAL SERVICE AT CATHOLIC at Xavier University of Louisiana CEMETERY REMEMBERS LIVES LOST
NEW ORLEANS, La. — outstanding academic perform- that is the nation’s only histori- America’s only historically black ance.” cally black and Catholic universi- and Catholic university is now The scholarships were estab- ty offers 39 majors through 18 offering full tuition scholarships lished to help retain and reinforce academic departments, in addi- to top performing students at the university’s historically tion to an outstanding College of Catholic high schools across the Catholic character. The program Pharmacy and a graduate division nation. The newly authorized is named in honor of the universi- in education and Black Catholic Katharine Drexel Scholarships at ty’s founder, St. Katharine studies. Named as the “Hottest Xavier University of Louisiana Drexel, a Philadelphia heiress School for Premed” by the will provide full tuition for all who dedicated her wealth to pro- Kaplan-Newsweek 2005 College valedictorians or salutatorians viding education and financial Guide, Xavier has established applying for admission from a support to Native American and itself as the leader in placing Catholic high school. African American communities. African Americans in medical “As far as we know, Xavier is The Sisters of the Blessed school for nearly two decades. the first university to offer such a Sacrament religious order that Likewise, its College of far-reaching scholarship opportu- she founded continues her mis- Pharmacy is among the top three nity to Catholic high school grad- sion today. Katharine Drexel was producers of African American uates,” said Dr. Loren Blanchard, canonized a saint in 2000. Doctor of Pharmacy degree recip- senior vice president for academ- Although she and her order of ients every year. ic affairs. “Valedictorians and sisters opened and operated salutatorians have many choices numerous elementary and high of colleges to attend, and schools across the country, although Xavier is already a pop- Xavier University in New ular choice for many of them, we Orleans is the only institution of For more information about scholar- want all of them to be aware that higher education that she found- ships and applying to Xavier there are no financial barriers to ed. University visit attend Xavier because of their The four-year coed institution www.xula.edu/admissions.
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PLYMOUTH — The 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of St. Michael Church, Plymouth, was celebrat- ed with a special Mass by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and a buffet dinner for parishioners and friends on Wednesday, Sept. 29. “We are also celebrating St. Michael’s Feast of the Archangels Day,” Father William Kummer, pastor of the church since 2002, said, “Every year, we try to do something special on our name day,” Father Kummer said. “Last year we MICHELLE CASTLEMAN dedicated our school’s new play- IDA CHIPMAN Families wait in line for hours outside Sacred Heart Parish ground.” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Father William Kummer, the pastor of St. Bishop Rhoades concelebrat- in Fort Wayne to receive a winter coat for their children ed the 6 p.m. Mass with Father Michael Church, Plymouth, pose for a photo after a Mass on the feast of from Fort Wayne’s Christ Child Society. Nearly 300 coats Kummer, Father Eloy Jimenez St. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael on Sept. 29. Bishop Rhoades celebrat- and former pastors of St. ed Mass in honor of the parish’s 100th anniversary of laying the church’s were distributed on the first morning and will continue on Michael — Father David Voors cornerstone. The parish will celebrate its sesquicentennial in 2012. each of the four Wednesdays in October with over 1,500 and Father Laurence Tippmann. Bishop Rhoades said in his expected to be dispersed for 2010. homily, “For 100 years, the faithful have gathered in this sacred place in Plymouth, Knights of Columbus Indiana.” Bishop Rhoades said, “Having a church under the title INSURANCE of an archangel is a wonderful Making a difference for life. reminder that when we worship WHOLE LIFE • TERM • RETIREMENT God, we are joined to the angels ANNUITIES • LONG TERM CARE • IRA in praising the Lord. We sang in our responsorial psalm: ‘In the
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Red Mass draws attorneys, judges and officials
BY BONNIE ELBERSON dignity is the responsibility of those in public office and the legal profession. FORT WAYNE — Dozens of Bishop Rhoades warned his PROUD to SUPPORT the RED MASS area attorneys, judges and elected listeners about the danger of officials gathered Sunday at the moral relativism and reminded Serving the Needs of the Business Community since 1876 Cathedral of the Immaculate them that the Church teaches that Conception in Fort Wayne for the civil law must conform to moral Firm Attorneys and their home parishes annual Red Mass celebrated by law. He expressed further con- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. cern about the degredation of the St. John the Baptist St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Dating back to 13th-century concept of “freedom” surround- Europe, the traditional liturgy ing life issues into “license” in New Haven Henry P. Najdeski asks God’s guidance and blessing this country. Ronald J. Ehinger Thomas M. Niezer on all those who serve the law. There is a tendency to think Michael P. O’Hara The program for the Mass noted that moral law is in conflict with that the name “Red Mass” comes human freedom when nothing St. John the Baptist J. Michael O’Hara from the red vestments used by could be further from the truth, Fort Wayne the celebrant which are symbolic he pointed out. The freedom we thomas M. Fink St. Charles Boromeo of the Holy Spirit, who is the enjoy in a democracy needs a source of wisdom, understanding, solid moral foundation. Richard E. Fox Renee L. Riecke counsel and fortitude. Those gifts He then quoted Pope John Samuel J. Talarico, Jr. are necessary in the dispensing of Paul II who said that no human justice in the courtroom, in the law can justify crime to human St. Jude Jeffrey M. Woenker individual attorney’s office and in life or it becomes a perversion, John P. Martin sessions of local, state and and that when the right to life is St. John the Baptist national government. denied or is not safeguarded, it In his homily Bishop Rhoades leads to the death of true free- St. Vincent de Paul Defiance, Ohio also made reference to Respect dom. Patrick G. Michaels Anthony M. Stites Life Sunday, which was being Bishop Rhoades concluded by Trisha J. Paul observed on the same day in saying that a concern for life other parishes around the Diocese must be the responsibility of of Fort Wayne-South Bend and attorneys, judges and public offi- 215 East Berry Street Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 across the country. He called it cials and asked the Holy Spirit to “quite providential” that the two guide and strengthen his listeners Phone: 260-423-9551 www.barrettlaw.com Fax: 260-423-8920 events were simultaneous since to follow the Gospel of Life. the defense of human life and OCTOBER 10, 2010 RED MASS 11 Noted author, lecturer is guest speaker at Red Mass brunch
BY BONNIE ELBERSON human law must be derived, she pointed out. Continuing, Farnan enumerat- FORT WAYNE— Dr. Theresa ed a fourth principle contained in Rice Farnan, former Thomistic the encyclical, that religious free- philosophy professor at Mount dom strengthens society. The St. Mary’s in Maryland and now alternative is a theocratic or athe- adjunct professor at Franciscan istic society, she said. University, Steubenville, Ohio, Fifth, human rights confer was the guest speaker at a brunch duties and responsibilities toward in the Grand Wayne Center fol- others; rights and responsibilities lowing the annual Red Mass at cannot be separated. Sixth, our the Cathedral of the Immaculate choices must be based on moral Conception on Sunday. The event evaluations. Human action is the was open by invitation to result of thinking and choosing in lawyers, judges and public offi- good conscience. And seventh, cials, all those who serve the law charity is a gift to all of us. Our and strive for justice. charitable actions build the com- Dr. Farnan entitled her FRANCIE HOGAN mon good and satisfy a personal remarks, “Moral Foundation of need as well. Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and his wife Cindy present the gifts to the Law,” and cited excerpts from Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at the Red Mass Oct. 3. Farnan stated that the law is the recent encyclical of Pope DR. THERESA RICE FARNAN necessarily grounded in morality, Benedict XVI, “Caritas in otherwise it is merely an exercise Veritate.” in power. All the principles out- The encyclical, published in becomes the final arbiter of truth, lined in her remarks are applica- HALLER & COLVIN, P.C. 2009, reflects on social issues and defining how we relate to each ble because her listeners advocate problems and their solution Attorneys at Law other. The state has power over for others and are responsible for through moral principles. It states life, death, the family, and some- the public trust. “Bring truth into that charity in truth is the princi- times, the Church. Then the law the public square,” she instructed Robert W. Haller Suzanne M. Wagner pal driving force behind the exists to further the interest of the them, by applying morality to authentic development of every state and not the individual, she your decisions. “God is present Sherrill Wm. Colvin Charles J. Heiny person and of all humanity. And pointed out. alongside those who come to that love is the force which leads Farnan cited several principles work for justice.” Stephen E. Lewis Martin E. Seifert people to opt for courageous and embodied in “Caritas in Veritate,” generous engagement in the field which form the moral foundation Vincent J. Heiny Melanie L. Farr of justice and peace. of law: First, each person is loved Farnan said charity should be by God and has no freedom Dr.Theresa Farnan resides in rooted in truth and that will John O. Feighner Holly A. Brady without God. Second, God made Pittsburgh with her husband inspire us to generosity. Without us social beings in his image so Michael and their nine children. truth, however, charity will Mark E. GiaQuinta Aaron J. Butler that our relationships cannot be She hosted the 2006 EWTN degenerate into sentimentality. separated from him. Third, the series, “Thomas Aquinas in Today’s “dictatorship of rela- Mark C. Chambers J. Spencer Feighner good in God is so attractive that Today’s World,” and co-authored tiveness” is critical of anyone we naturally seek it. The inclina- the morality textbook, “Where claiming moral truth, she noted. Robert W. Eherenman Jeffrey S. Gotsch tion of humans for self-preserva- Did I Come From? Where Am I And since religion is thought to tion and promotion of the species, Going? How Do I Get There?” be a “privately-held belief,” their wish to live in society, and (St. Augustine Press, 2008). She moral truth shouldn’t be imposed their desire to know the truth and holds a doctorate in medieval 444 East Main Street • Fort Wayne, IN on others. The end result of that make decisions are the definition philosophy from the University kind of thinking is that the state (260) 426-0444 www.hallercolvin.com of natural law from which just of Notre Dame.
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Service to others is teer recruitment, student advising Wayne-area and other Indiana non- truly a cornerstone of the and teaching, and community net- profit organizations were on hand University of Saint Francis. It is working. for the event, as well as University incorporated in the university’s “I am honored to be director of of Saint Francis President Sister mission statement and is a focus the Center for Service Engagement M. Elise Kriss and other university on the values that shape our cam- at the University of Saint Francis,” officials, and the center’s new pus culture. As such, service is an said Boedeker. “I look forward to director, Katrina Boedeker. essential part of the university coordinating service on campus The purpose of the Center for experience for our students,” Sister and working closely with students, Service Engagement is to establish Elise said. faculty and staff to connect their an even greater connection It is anticipated that the new efforts to an even greater extent between campus and community center will also provide a valuable with nonprofit organizations in the through the university’s service resource for area nonprofit organi- community.” and volunteerism. The center will zations. Josette Rider, executive The idea for establishing the coordinate efforts by working with director for Big Brothers, Big Center for Service Engagement community partners, students, Sisters, concurs. “Having a central came about through the interest clubs and organizations, athletic point of access to all the university and efforts of students, faculty and teams and faculty to provide serv- has to offer will be an enormous staff, with support from the univer- ice opportunities and assist with help to nonprofit organizations like sity’s administration. A steering DAN DELAGRANGE service-learning in the university’s Big Brothers, Big Sisters where committee for the center, entitled The Knights of Columbus Msgr. Dillon Council No. 1014 course offerings and co-curricular dedicated volunteers are the “Service Integrating Root Values,” programs. lifeblood of our programs,” stated was formed to take the idea to sponsored the Living Rosary on Sunday, Oct. 3, in the According to Sister Elise, the Rider. fruition. The committee was grotto area of St. Mary Catholic Church, Huntington, next new center underscores the con- Katrina Boedeker is likewise chaired by Vice President for cept of service as the very basis of excited about the Center for Student Life Sharon Mejeur. to the Huntington County Right to Life Memorial the Franciscan tradition on which Service Engagement and is eager Monument. The rosary was led by Father John Pfister, pas- tor of St. Mary Church, with about 80 in attendance in honor of all the babies who have been aborted and for an Vocation directors report increased end to abortion. In the photo are 4th Degree Knights of Columbus with Father Pfister. From left are Jeff Young, interest for fourth year in a row Father Pfister, Jack Mettler, Brent Stanley, Dave Mettler next year. and 25 percent of male and BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN and Bruce VanGilder. Nearly 84 percent of the female respondents over age 40 respondents considering a voca- said they found wearing a reli- WASHINGTON (CNS) — New tion said prayer was the most gious habit essential; among revelations of clergy sex abuse essential element in their deci- women and respondents under 40, CHILDREN CELEBRATE HOLY HOUR and the Vatican apostolic visita- sion-making process. The majori- the percentage increased to nearly tion of U.S. communities of ty also listed spiritual direction, 37 percent. women religious have not dis- opportunities to experience com- Asked what resources they couraged Catholics from consid- munity life and greater knowledge found most helpful in gathering ering a religious vocation, with of what would be a good fit as vocation information, more than the majority of vocation directors essential in making a decision half cited personal contact with a seeing an increase in inquiries for about religious life. religious priest, sister or brother the fourth straight year, according About one-third said they felt as essential, while 40 percent to a recent survey. most drawn to an “apostolic/evan- named the “come and see” week- The survey, commissioned by gelical” community and another ends or discernment retreats spon- the Chicago-based Vision third said they were drawn to a sored by religious communities. Vocation Guide, also found that “contemplative/contemplative- Judged least helpful in gather- vocations directors reported some active” community. The rest were ing vocation information were a positive impact on their work divided among monastic, clois- community’s or discerners’ blogs, from Pope Benedict XVI’s call tered/semi-cloistered or mission- parents and family, and campus, for atonement for the Church’s ary communities. youth or young adult ministers. failings, the Year for Priests and The most frequently cited chal- The survey asked vocations the canonization or beatification lenging aspects of being a reli- directors to what they attributed of a particular saint. gious priest, brother or sister were the increase in inquiries about Conducted Aug. 30-Sept. 23, the discipline of prayer, the vow religious life, and 60 percent said the survey received responses of celibacy, a life of service and the main reason was a desire for from 431 “vocation inquirers” and sharing resources and living sim- deeper spirituality. More than 40 175 vocation directors. The ply. Less than 20 percent of the percent attributed it to a desire for CHERYL WHITAKER majority of the vocation inquirers respondents said they found living community and identity, while St. Louis Academy, New Haven, was one of the many said they were very serious about in community or restrictions on more than 30 percent credited the choosing religious life, with 18 personal freedom to be the most easy availability of information Catholic schools across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South percent saying they planned to challenging aspects. via the Internet. enter a religious community in the Twenty-five percent of men Although more than three- Bend that held a special holy hour on Friday, Oct. 1, for quarters of the vocation inquirers children. First Friday Mass and Adoration are incorporated said they used e-mail all the time and more than a quarter said they into the curriculum at St. Louis Academy. But the special Looking for Leaders... used smart phones all the time, hour hour on Oct. 1 was part of the World Apostalate of • Full or part-time income opportunity only 56 percent of the vocations • Home based business directors said they used e-mail all Fatima — Worldwide Children’s Holy Hour. Students, • Have purpose the time and 13 percent said they staff and parishioners prayed for families, priests and those used smart phones all the time. • Faith and family first around the world. The rosary was led by the seventh- and • Mom of five; earns residual income Vision Vocation Guide, in print and online at www.Vocation- eighth-grade students, focusing on families and priests in by helping others. Network.org, is published by Call Janice (260) 710-1054 TrueQuest Communications on the Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania and Africa. Father Parishioner, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne behalf of the National Religious Steve Colchin, pastor of St. Louis, Besancon, Parish, led Vocation Conference. the prayer service. 13 OCTOBER 10, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC St. Vincent de Paul School kicks off anti-bullying program
BY DENISE FEDOROW ing is?” and “Who’s watched someone being bullied and not done anything?” ELKHART — In honor of Teachers offered a skit where International Day of Peace, the Snow White was being made students at St. Vincent de Paul fun of by a few of the seven School in Elkhart kicked off an dwarves as others either joined anti-bullying program and in or stood nearby. The teachers placed pinwheels on school then role-played with the stu- grounds as a symbol of dents what could have been “whirled” (world) peace. done in that situation. St. First-grade teacher Melissa Vincent’s was declared a “No Roberts, one of the committee Bully Zone” with signs posted members for the anti-bullying around the school. campaign explained that The students pledged the fol- Principal Donna Quinn heard lowing No Bullying rules: We about the program because it’s will not bully. We will try to used in Elkhart Community help students who are being bul- Schools and also at St. Thomas lied. We will try to include stu- in Elkhart. dents who are left out. If we “She liked the idea of conti- know someone being bullied, we nuity so that if students trans- will tell an adult at school and at ferred they’d be familiar with home. the program,” Roberts said. Students then stood and sang Roberts said the goal of the the song, “Don’t Laugh at Me” program is to “empower stu- by Mark Wills. Lyrics include, dents to know what to do when “Don’t laugh at me, don’t call they see bullying.” me names, don’t get your pleas- Class meetings are held once ure from my pain ... I’m fat, I’m a week with community circles thin, I’m short, I’m tall ... in PHOTOS BY DENISE FEDOROW to talk about what to do when God’s eyes we’re all the same, Students and teachers of St. Vincent de Paul in Elkhart gathered outside after an assembly held to kick off the they are bullied or when they someday we’ll all have perfect see someone bullying. The pro- wings.” school’s anti-bullying program to “plant” pinwheels as a symbol of “whirled” (world) peace. The pinwheel idea gram is integrated into the cur- Father Glenn Kohrman came from the pinwheels for peace program, which began in 2005. Sitting or kneeling from left are Lourdes rent curriculum. Staff decided to addressed the student body Alfaor, Daniel Torres, Cloe Cataldo, Evelyn Urban, Samantha Guzman, Monica Alvarez and Vanessa Celis. kick off the program on Sept. briefly before they dismissed, Standing, from left, are Braulio Amezquita, Maggie Dickinson, Izzy Samuels, Lupe Aguillar, Brigid Burns, 21, the International Day of walking through the school Garrett Kontowsky, and committee members Patty Waters and Melissa Roberts. Peace and pinwheels were plant- singing, “Let There Be Peace on ed on the grounds as a visual Earth.” They moved outdoors the program to the school and symbol. where they were invited to plan to hold an annual kickoff. “plant” their pinwheels on the Quinn said the staff at St. school grounds. Vincent de Paul added their own Assembly Roberts said she and other touch to the No Bully Zone T- committee members, Patty The students gathered for an shirts with the line “Let peace Waters, two parents and begin with me.” assembly where they were Principal Donna Quinn have asked, “Who knows what bully- “We Catholicized it,” she been training since June to bring said. St. Vincent de Paul School catches the spirit in bullying prevention
The goals of the Catch the Community in Christ BY LESLIE BYRNE Spirit Program are: Responsibilities. • To reduce existing bullying • We will not bully others The teachers at St. Vincent de Paul in Elkhart put on a skit for students FORT WAYNE — St. Vincent de problems among students • We will try to help students to demonstrate what bullying might look like and how they could Paul School in Fort Wayne is • To prevent the development who are bullied respond. “Snow White” also known as St. Vincent de Paul teacher Tara addressing the issue of bullying of new bullying problems • We will try to include stu- Lundy, looks sad as she has been bullied by some of the seven dwarves. with their new program, Catch • To achieve better peer rela- dents who are left out “Sleepy,” Kathleen Riikonen, and “Sneezy,” Patty Waters, stand by and the Spirit, developed in Norway tions among students • If we know someone is watch as Snow White is bullied. by Dr. Dan Olweus. The well- The Olweus Bullying being bullied, we will tell an known Olweus Bullying Prevention Program addresses adult Prevention Program (OBPP) is bullying at school-wide, class- The essential element of the designed for all grade levels. room, individual and community program is classroom meetings, Faculty and staff of the school levels. Students receive a consis- designed to reinforce the four attended a one-day training pro- tent, reinforced message about responsibilities and to build a Pinwheels for Peace gram for implementation of the bullying over an extended period stronger awareness of what bul- The Pinwheels for Peace project was started in 2005 program. of time and in a variety of set- lying is and how to respond in a In March 2010, St. Vincent’s tings. Because bullying has such bullying situation. by two high school art teachers in Florida as a means administrative team surveyed wide-ranging effects, the pro- The St. Vincent parents and for students to express their feelings about what was grades 3-7 to gather data sup- gram is designed for all students, the Fort Wayne community sup- porting a bullying prevention not just those who are bullied or port the bullying prevention pro- going on in their world. In 2005, 500,000 pinwheels program. Nicole Taulbee from those who bully others. The gram at St. Vincent de Paul were planted, in 2009 that number grew to three Christ the King School in South implementation of the program School. Corporate sponsors Bend was instrumental in intro- is a long-term effort, and will be include Dupont Hospital, Bob million worldwide. For more information visit ducing the Olweus Bullying used year after year. Buescher Homes, Mark Fore www.pinwheelsforpeace.com. Prevention Program to St. The Catch the Spirit Program Sales and O’Daniel Automotive. Vincent staff and was their train- is based on four responsibilities, er. which St. Vincent’s calls the 14 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 10, 2010
GUEST COMMENTARY BY MSGR. MICHAEL HEINTZ Catholic ecclesiology: A tour through ‘Lumen COMMENTARY
TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Gentium’ Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, The following is part one in a series IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Perhaps the best expression of the Roman Catholic Church’s understanding of itself is the document of the Second Vatican donation to Catholic Relief Services Council entitled “Lumen Gentium.” Published in November of 1964, America needs CRS thanks diocese for the following gift(s) from the 11 months after the council’s document on the Sacred Liturgy diocese: (“Sacrosanctum Concilium”) and a year prior to the document on the Fatima for Operation Rice • $35,988.83 for Operation Rice Church’s place and role in the modern world (“Gaudium et Spes”), For the third year, Christ the Bowl “Lumen Gentium” has eight chapters spanning some 70 pages. King Parish, South Bend, will host Bowl funds On behalf of all of us at CRS The document’s stated purpose is to lay out the nature and mis- the National Public Square Rosary Please accept my deepest appre- and those who will be touched by sion of the Church. It begins by speaking of the Church as a mystery, Crusade. This year’s hour of prayer, ciation to you and the people in the your kind gift(s) and spirit of humil- or utilizing its later Latin equivalent, as a sacrament. By this it which will include the rosary, will Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend ity, I thank you for leading the explains that the Church is both a sign and an instrument of unity — be held on Oct. 16 at noon, on the for your generous contribution and faithful in the Diocese of Fort with God and among human beings. This notion of the Church as corner of State Road 933 and heartfelt concern for the poor Wayne-South Bend to live their faith in solidarity with the poor and sacramental has an impact on our understanding of the seven discrete Darden Road. This is a very busy around the world. Your gift allows intersection, so your witness can be Catholic Relief Services to assist marginalized people overseas. ritual actions we call sacraments. Ken Hackett The Church’s work is understood to embrace the whole of human very powerful. Come, bring your the vulnerable following natural and rosary, a chair and a warm coat, man-made disasters, set up struc- President, Catholic Relief Services history — from Adam and our first forebears, foreshadowed and pre- should the weather be cool. Let us tures and systems to help with Baltimore, Md. figured in the qahal Yahweh (the assembly of the Lord) of the gather to honor Our Lady of recovery efforts and enhance social Hebrew Scriptures, and as having an eschatological destiny — when Fatima. For questions, contact environments to promote human we hope to be united in and through Christ, and God will be all in Esther Cyr, (574) 272-6457. dignity for those in need. all. The Church is identified with Christ’s Kingdom — but not abso- Esther Cyr This letter serves as a formal lutely, for that Kingdom, the document stresses, is present now “in South Bend acknowledgment of your recent mystery” (and, thus we can infer, not yet in its fullness); but it does grow visibly toward the completion of its present sacramental status. In its present condition, the Church is the seed and beginning of that Kingdom (5). This is what some theologians call the “already but not yet” status of the Kingdom of God. ‘Sit up and think’ during After a reprise of salvation history up to Pentecost, the document waxes eloquently on the work of the Holy Spirit: Christ’s earthly ministry completed, His Spirit dwells in the hearts of the faithful, Respect Life Month constituting them as a “temple.” The Spirit prays within believers and bears witness to their adoptive status as sons and daughters of BY MIKE KROKOS lions of people are working to both sides of the aisle try and God, a relationship achieved, of course, through the work of Christ. change hearts and minds by search for politically correct This Holy Spirit guides the Church in the ways of truth and is its building a culture of life. answers when faith enters into source of unity; the Spirit also bestows upon the Church the requisite “Sit up and think.” Though recent polls indicate the political arena. Or some even spiritual, charismatic and hierarchical gifts necessary for the fulfill- This is what British Prime that more and more people in the go to great lengths to make sure ment of its mission. The unity of God’s people is a reflection of the Minister David Cameron said United States are embracing life that faith isn’t part of any conver- Trinitarian life of God, a life marked by self-gift and acceptance, the Pope Benedict XVI’s Sept. 16-19 issues, we must continue our sation when important issues of free giving and receiving of love. visit to Great Britain should efforts as people of faith to work the day and policies are being After recalling the various images and metaphors of the Church cause the people of his nation to to protect all human life from debated and discussed. do. found in the Old and New Testament, the document seems to give conception until natural death. Though it would be unfair to The pope’s message about Our faith also calls us to share pigeonhole all politicians into this pride of place to the language of the Church as the Body of Christ, a God, religion and the social Body animated by the Holy Spirit (7-8). The intellectual genealogy our love with all God’s people, camp, we have seen firsthand order, and the challenge that the and reach out to our brothers and how some members of Congress of “Lumen Gentium” reveals two principal theological influences. Holy Father shared during his sisters most in need, including the — and even some individuals One is the theology of the Church found in Pius XII’s encyclical of visit, easily could be applied to poor, vulnerable and despised of serving at the local and state level June 1943, “Mystici Corporis.” Pius and his chief theological collab- countries throughout the world, this world. — try to make sure traditional orator, the Jesuit Sebastian Tromp, drew upon the theological recov- too. “Unfortunately, in our culture, religious values are not part of ery or ressourcement witnessed, for example, by Emile Mersch’s Not surprisingly, the pope we (are held) fast in a grip of any discussion. 1936 study, The Mystical Body of Christ, as well as upon the work spoke about the right of the deadly attitudes about human life, We must continue reminding of Henri de Lubac (whose 1944 Corpus Mysticum, on the relation of Church to have its voice heard in about the human person, especial- those who serve in public office the mysteries of Eucharist and Church, is pivotal), Yves Congar and the public square. He also warned ly in the moments of his or her that they work for us, “the peo- others of the so-called nouvelle théologie; this movement was against aggressive forms of secu- beautiful but fragile beginnings, ple,” and that our faith influences marked by a “return” to the biblical and patristic sources of the larism that risk undermining tra- and in the vulnerable times of old how we live as disciples of Tradition and by a more acute historical consciousness. The second ditional religious values that the age and illness,” said Cardinal Christ. At the same time, we need major influence is the work of the Tübingen priest Johann Adam Church believes benefit all in Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston- to remind ourselves that, when it Möhler, whose 1825 work Einheit or Unity in the Church, or the society. Houston, chairman of the U.S. comes to changing hearts and Principle of Catholicism, also drew heavily upon Patristic ecclesiolo- In Glasgow, Scotland, the bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life minds, nothing is more powerful gy. Through his reading of the Fathers, Möhler emphasized the Holy Father told Catholics during Activities, during his homily at than prayer. dynamic role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. He was able a Mass that it was not enough to the opening Mass for the national “Sit up and think.” to recapture and reemphasize the pneumatological dimension of live their faith privately. They, Vigil for Life Jan. 21 at the As we observe Respect Life ecclesiology (the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church). too, must defend the Church’s Basilica of the National Shrine of Month in the United States, we teachings in the public square, he This connection between the Spirit and the Bride resounds through- the Immaculate Conception in would do well to heed Cameron’s said at the liturgy attended by Washington. words and encourage others to do out the document. Pius’ contribution was to move ecclesiological more than 80,000 people. reflection from an idiom which was primarily juridical — and had “There are some in our culture likewise. “There are some who now and in our country ... who think been so since the early middle ages — to one which was largely seek to exclude religious belief that human civil institutions or scriptural and patristic, and to relate ecclesiology more closely with from public discourse, to priva- some given human subject sacramental and liturgical theology, which give it life (remember that tize it or even to paint it as a bestow the right to life. No! Not “Lumen Gentium” was promulgated after the document on the litur- threat to equality and liberty. Yet any of us can bestow the right to gy — a fact that is not merely coincidental). The unity of the Church religion is, in fact, a guarantee of life. We can only recognize the as the Body of Christ is achieved through the work of the Spirit, who authentic liberty and respect,” right to life, uphold and defend it, During Respect Life Month, ‘Sit up forms believers more and more into the likeness of the risen Christ, Pope Benedict said. and cherish its beauty.” and think’ was written by Mike whose Body they now are. Further, to express this “already, but not That message needs to contin- The pope and Cardinal Krokos, editor of The Criterion, yet” status of the Body of Christ, the language of pilgrimage is ue to take hold here in America DiNardo’s words can also serve newspaper of the Archdiocese of employed repeatedly to express the present transitional and as yet and is providential during as a timely reminder to our civic Indianapolis. It appeared in the incomplete status of the Church. Respect Life Month, where mil- leaders. Too many politicians on Sept. 24 issue of The Criterion. OCTOBER 10, 2010 COMMENTARY 15 ‘Don’t know much about ...’ religion; Christianity spreads survey shows knowledge gaps through Ephesus
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A sur- legally lead a class in prayer; that vey of Americans’ general reli- Mother Teresa was Catholic; that despite lesser gods gious knowledge became a Moses was the Bible figure who national conversational blip with led the exodus from Egypt; that THE Where is Ephesus where the silver- its revelation that atheists, agnos- Jesus was born in Bethlehem; WASHINGTON smiths rioted against St.Paul? tics and Jews know more about and that most people in Pakistan Ephesus is a city in western HIRE religion than those who are are Muslim. Turkey. At the time of St. Paul, active, practicing Christians. Less than half the participants LETTER Ephesus was the fourth largest HISTORY Among Christians, only in the nationwide survey PATRICIA ZAPOR city in the Roman Empire, fol- Mormons scored nearly as many answered correctly that only lowing: 1) Rome in Italy; 2) correct answers. Protestants, not Catholics, teach Alexandria in Egypt; and 3) FATHER RICHARD HIRE People were quick to click that salvation comes through Antioch in Syria. Today Ephesus onto the Web site for the U.S. faith alone, or that public school The survey did ask nine ques- is one of the most extensively Religious Knowledge Survey by teachers are legally permitted to tions intended to gauge knowl- excavated archaeological sites in ple. The acoustics are magnifi- the Pew Forum on Religion and read from the Bible in class as an edge of other subjects, including the world. Around the 10th centu- Public Life to test their knowl- example of literature. politics, science, history and liter- cent. You can stand on the stage ry B.C. the Greeks brought their below, like St. Paul, and they can edge on 15 of the 32 questions, The survey was a first-time ature. Overall, people got more own goddess Artemis or Diana to which asked about U.S. laws study of its type, so at an event than half of most of those ques- hear you on the highest row of Ephesus. They built the beautiful seats. The top seats feature a affecting religion and about key where it was released Sept. 28, tions right, falling below 50 per- Temple of Artemis, one of the figures and beliefs of major reli- the authors acknowledged that cent correct only on questions view of the entire city. seven wonders of the ancient Another imposing and magnif- gions. there’s no way of knowing about the author of “Moby Dick,” world, and the first temple to be Of those Pew surveyed this whether Americans today know Herman Melville, and the subject icent structure in Ephesus is the constructed entirely of marble. Library of Celsus. A. Edmonds summer, at least two-thirds knew more or less about religion than The ancient author Pliny the that public school teachers cannot did prior generations. says that here thousands of LETTER, PAGE 16 Younger says the columns in parchments and papyri were front of the temple were carved stored. Then there is the Church with notable Greek events. The of the Virgin Mary where the statue of Artemis stood in the Ecumenical Council of Ephesus God’s love restores us to life inner sanctuary. E. Blake says the was held in 431 A.D. to give the temple faced west, toward the sea Blessed Virgin Mary the title of and the setting sun. Now the tem- “Mother of God.” Modern popes Naaman bathed in the Jordan Important here is the fact that ple is in ruins with a lone Ionian River, that stream that formed the Jesus heals and forgives. These have visited this church. It is the THE column. first church dedicated to the boundary between the Promised actions belonged to God alone. Because of the great tourist Land, overflowing with life, and Virgin Mary. SUNDAY attraction of the Temple of Finally there is the House of the foreign world, filled with Reflection Artemis, Demetrius the silver- treachery and death because those the Virgin Mary five miles from smith was making money by Ephesus on a hill. The foundation GOSPEL who acknowledged God did not Presumably Jews, of God’s spe- making miniature shrines of the people it. Despite everything, he cial people, nine of the lepers stones of this house go back to MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION goddess Artemis. But St. Paul the first century A.D. when Mary was cured. cured in this story from St. Luke’s was preaching about Jesus and He then went to thank God, Gospel tended to see themselves as lived. The house has been con- against the pagan gods, like verted into a chapel. The icons represented by Elisha, the prophet. entitled to God’s mercy and for- Artemis, saying that man-made For its second reading, the giveness. are reputed to have curative pow- 28th Sunday in gods are no gods at all. Paul’s ers attested to by the crutches and Church turns to the Second Epistle However, the 10th leper, the speech caused a riot by the silver- Ordinary time to Timothy. As in the recent past Samaritan, had a clearer insight. braces left in the corner by healed smiths, because Paul was hurting pilgrims. When I visited this weeks, the epistle reassures and He realized that he deserved noth- their business. In spite of the riot, Lk 17:11-19 challenges Timothy, an early con- ing special. His ancestors had house, outside were lines of pil- however, Christianity spread grims getting holy water from the he second book of Kings vert to Christianity, disciple of walked away from God. quickly in Ephesus and eventual- furnishes this weekend with Paul, and bishop. Yet, Jesus cured and forgave well. Even Muslims took the ly supplanted the worship of water. Modern popes have also Tits first Scriptural reading at If anyone truly dies with Christ him, because of the Samaritan’s Artemis. visited the House of Mary. Mass. The two books of Kings by dying to sin, then everlasting faith. Thus, this leper hurried to One of the most beautiful once were one volume, but as time life with God is the reward. thank Jesus. structures in Ephesus is the passed, editors divided the volume St. Luke’s Gospel provides the By sinning we all have deserted ancient theater where the riot Father Richard Hire is pastor of St. into two parts. last reading. “Leprosy” occurs God. We properly should be the took place. It holds 24,000 peo- Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse. They are among the historical throughout the Scriptures. victims of what we have done. writings in the Old Testament. As Obviously chronic, progressive, However, with an unending love, the name implies, they are interest- and then without any known cure, as in the case of Naaman or the ed in the careers of the early kings scholars in medicine now wonder Samaritan leper, God cures us of of Israel. However, none of the exactly what it was. Regardless, it the weakening effects of our sin, Old Testament is primarily about was a fearful fate. restores us to life, and welcomes history or, in a certain light, about Unaware of the workings of us into the fold of those loyal to kings. disease, ancient Jews saw a curse God. Instead, they are concerned from God in leprosy. Somehow, However, the key to this hap- Marguerite d’Youville with religion, and more precisely somewhere, the leper had dis- pening is our own humility and with the relationship between God obeyed God. our will to seek God. 1701-1771 and all the Hebrew people. In the Fearing contagion, communities CNS October 16 view of the ancients, the most forced lepers to live apart. Lepers important question in life was how could have no communication READINGS ϐǤ to live in faithfulness to God. whatsoever with those “clean” of Sunday: 2 Kgs 5:14-17 Ps 98:1-4 2 Tm Nothing else mattered. leprosy. Isolated, lepers were unpro- 2:8-13 Lk 17:11-19 ͳʹʹǡ So, while the kings are promi- ductive. They were forced to live Monday: Gal 4:22-24,26-27,31-5:1 Ps ǡ Ǥ nent in these books, religious fig- lives of want to the point of starva- 113:1b-5a,6-7 Lk 11:29-32 ǡ ͳ͵ͲǤ ures too are much in evidence. tion. This reading also has an ethnic Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6 Ps 119:41, 43- ǡ This weekend’s reading is an component. Jews scorned 45, 47-48 Lk 11:37-41 example. The central personality is Samaritans. Samaritans long ago Ǣ Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25 Ps 1:1-4,6 not a king, but rather it is Naaman. had tolerated pagan invaders, and Lk 11:42-46 ǡ Ǥϐ Two strikes are against Naaman. they had intermarried with the ǡ He is a Gentile, and he is a leper. It pagans, producing offspring that in Thursday: Eph 1:1-10 Ps 98:1-6 Lk was much more than a coincidence themselves grievously compromised 11:47-54 Ǥ of birth, religious choice or bad the identity of the people chosen by Friday: Eph 1:11-14 Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, luck when it came to health. In God. Much bigotry entered the pic- 12-13 Lk 12:1-7 Saints each case, it smacked of estrange- ture. Jews thought that Samaritans Saturday: Eph 1:15-23 Ps 8:2-3b,4-7 ment from God, and of affliction’s were the worst of the worst, inca- Lk 12:8-12 presence as a result of sin. pable of anything good. 16 COMMENTARY OCTOBER 10, 2010 The Pius Wars, continued SCRIPTURE SEARCH
n the war over Pius XII and tiative in lifting the ban on Nazi the Holy See’s policy toward Party membership, and the Center Gospel for October 10, 2010 INazi Germany before and dur- Party acted on its own in support- THE Luke 17:11-19 ing World War II, there are fanat- ing the Enabling Act. Wolf also ically anti-Pacelli/Pius XII writ- argues that Pacelli, far from being CATHOLIC Following is a word search based on the Gospel ers like Daniel Jonah Goldhagen the Roman manipulator of the th and Sergio Minerbi, whose Church in Germany, was undercut reading for the 28 Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle imperviousness to evidence that in his diplomacy by the German DIFFERENCE C: the cure of ten lepers and the faith of one. The challenges their presuppositions bishops’ preemptive concessions to GEORGE WEIGEL words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. raises grave questions about their the Nazi regime. As Wolf writes, scholarship. And then there are “If Pacelli had had his way, if he JESUS JERUSALEM SAMARIA the serious academic historians. had pulled all the strings, Hitler The latter’s critique of Pius XII would have paid a heavy price for Wars: “The Reichskonkordat was a GALILEE VILLAGE TEN often begins with the charge that, the Center’s consent to the pact with the devil — no one had LEPERS STOOD A DISTANCE as cardinal secretary of state to Enabling Act and the bishops’ any illusions about that fact in VOICES MASTER PRIESTS Pius XI, Pacelli engineered the retraction of their condemnation. Rome — but it guaranteed pastoral CLEANSED ONE OF THEM HEALED demise of the Catholic Center The cardinal secretary of state care and the continued existence of GOD HE FELL FEET the Catholic Church during the Party, urged the German bishops would have dictated hard conces- SAMARITAN FOREIGNER FAITH to lift their ban on Catholic mem- sions for the conditions that Hitler Third Reich. (Pacelli) did not bership in the Nazi Party, and was so eager to get from the make this deal by having the prompted German Catholics to Church.” Center Party consent to the support the Enabling Act that The net result was not a happy Enabling Act or by lifting the con- ONE OF TEN granted Hitler dictatorial powers: one: As Pacelli put it to British demnation of National Socialism. All in exchange for a concordat diplomat Ivone Kirkpatrick, “a pis- The German Church bears sole SAMAR I ALLEOJ — a formal treaty — between the tol had been pointed at his head responsibility for these steps.” Third Reich and the Holy See. and he had had no alternative” but “Pope and Devil” is not without ODFCLEANSEDF This strategy, these historians to conclude a concordat quickly, in its problems. Wolf’s critique of argue, weakened the Church’s order to provide a minimum of Roman “centralism” is belied by NIVOJKWLMNBA capacity to resist the unfolding legal protection for Catholic life in his own demonstration that, in the Nazi tyranny and gave the new a Germany he knew was heading case of Nazi Germany, the Roman ESLORETSAMMI German regime an undeserved for disaster. As for the concordat centralizers could be far more OTPR I ESTSDET degree of international legal cred- itself, Wolf concludes that, while forceful in defending the “locals” ibility. “there is no doubt that this agree- than the locals could themselves. FAVNFC I DTELH As Hubert Wolf, professor of ment further opened the floodgates Wolf also posits a false dichotomy Church history at the University of for the involvement of German between “dogma and diplomacy,” TN I AGREGELAE Muenster, demonstrates conclu- Catholics in the National Socialist when the real issue in the Pius HCLNAJOSNASF sively in “Pope and Devil: The state,” it also helped prevent Wars is the exercise of prudence. Vatican Archives and the Third German Catholicism from being Nonetheless, Wolf has done the EELMSTOODEUE Reich” (Harvard/Belknap), this completely absorbed (or “coordi- Pius debate a great service by charge of a “package deal” nated,” as the Nazis put it) by the demonstrating that, in response to MGA L I L E E F HR L between the Vatican and Hitler Third Reich, such that “the the charge that the Holy See FSGODRSREPEL fails when the documentary evi- Catholic Church in Nazi Germany undercut the Catholic opposition in dence is examined seriously. was the only large-scale social Germany in exchange for a con- TEEFGBSUSEJX Recently available archival materi- institution Hitler never managed to cordat, the only responsible verdict als from the pontificate of Pius XI co-opt.” is “not guilty.” © 2010 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com make clear that Pacelli and Pius XI Precisely because Wolf’s con- never offered any such trade to the clusion is based on documentary Nazis. evidence rather than presupposi- George Weigel is a senior fellow of Visit In fact, the Holy See was blind- tion or conjecture, it should defini- the Ethics and Public Policy sided by the German bishops’ ini- tively resolve this battle in the Pius Center in Washington, D.C. 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aging 11.6 correct answers. Bible, averaging 3.8 correct. Only of religious education. Prothero, attended a religious school as a Atheists and agnostics averaged 42 percent correctly identified author of “Religious Literacy: child seems to have had less of an LETTER 20.9 correct answers, Jews aver- Genesis as the first book of the What Every American Needs to impact on someone scoring well CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 aged 20.5 correct and Mormons Bible; 55 percent correctly picked Know — And Doesn’t,” helped than that they were in a private averaged 20.3 correct. White Abraham as the biblical figure precipitate the Pew survey with school at all, Smith said. evangelical Protestants averaged who was asked by God to sacri- his book. Graduates of private religious of the Scopes trial, evolution. 17.6 correct answers, white main- fice his son; 33 percent named He said that the survey should schools averaged 17.8 correct Nevertheless, said Pew senior line Protestants scored 15.8 cor- Matthew, Mark, Luke and John as raise some flags of concern for the answers, compared with 18.5 cor- researcher Gregory Smith, “the rect, those with no particular reli- the four Gospels; and 25 percent Catholic Church, particularly rect answers for graduates of pri- survey clearly demonstrates that gious affiliation identified Job as when paired with the statistic that vate nonreligious schools and 15.5 there is an awful lot of important got 15.2 correct the character 10 percent of Americans describe correct for graduates of public stuff people are ignorant about.” and black who remained themselves as ex-Catholics. schools. In a panel discussion at the Protestants Catholics also didn’t do faithful despite Study co-author Alan Smith attributed the high scores Newseum, moderator Ray Suarez, averaged 13.4 great trials. Cooperman pointed out that the of atheists and agnostics to the senior correspondent for the right answers. Catholics did Catholic Church has always process they have gone through to “NewsHour” on PBS, noted the Catholics well on the seven better on other downplayed the Bible in favor of decide they are atheist or agnostic. irony that “people are ready to go didn’t do so Scripture ques- the teachings of the magisterium “I think it may reflect a fair to the barricades over posting of well on a key questions about the Bible, tions. On the and the “deposit of faith,” over the amount of thought and attention to the Ten Commandments, yet they question of “golden rule” centuries. He said that one priest religion,” he said. “These are folks themselves don’t know what (the Catholic theolo- question, 57 per- he spoke with noted that as a sem- who have chosen to identify with Ten Commandments) are.” Of the gy, however. averaging 3.8 correct. cent of Catholics inarian he hadn’t even studied the a relatively small and relatively whole sample, 55 percent correct- Only a little got it right. Bible until his third year of reli- unpopular portion of the U.S. pop- ly recognized that the “golden more than half Sixty-five per- gious studies. ulation. ... It shows they have rule” — do unto others as you — 55 percent cent of Catholics Researcher Smith said the No. taken a side, and given consider- would have them do unto you — — correctly knew Moses led 1 predictor of how well people did able thought to these matters.” is not one of the Ten identifying the Church teaching the exodus and 65 percent identi- on the study was their level of The survey included responses Commandments. about transubstantiation, that the fied Bethlehem as the birthplace education, with college graduates from 3,412 adults questioned in White Catholics scored about bread and wine used in of Jesus. and those with higher degrees May and June. The statistical mar- the same as the national popula- Communion become the body and Stephen Prothero, a religion averaging more than 20 of the 32 gin of error ranges from plus or tion as a whole on the 32-question blood of Christ during the conse- professor at Boston University, questions right. Those who took minus 2.5 points for the entire survey, getting an average of half cration. About 40 percent of all said during the Newseum discus- some kind of a religious studies sample to as much as plus or the questions right. Hispanic faiths got that question right. sion that the survey found “zero course in college did the best, minus 11 points for the smallest Catholics came in at the bottom of Catholics also didn’t do well correlation” to people doing better averaging 22.1 questions right. sample segment, the 117 Hispanic the breakouts by faith group, aver- on the seven questions about the on the quiz if they have had years On the other hand, having Catholics. OCTOBER 10, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17
BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS SOFTBALL TOURNEY Bishop Luers High School will hold a homecoming softball tourney on Saturday, Oct. 9, with a round robin start at 9 a.m. at Tillman Park, 600 Tillman Rd., in Fort Wayne. Co-ed teams must have equal male/female ratio on team, with 10 person mini- mum. The Round Robin Tourney is limited to six teams who will play five games. Awards will follow the final game at 1 p.m. Cost is $150 per team, which includes team shirts, awards and beverages. Sports For information or to register contact Monica Zwick at (260) 456-1261. Volleyball tourney CYO football heads into should be a good one tournament action season. Last weekend they BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN downed St. Charles, 25-23, in an ment were determined by net during the second half allowing BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN exciting come-from-behind win points scored against each other Travis Eckert to score on a pass FORT WAYNE — Matt Momper in the first game with excellent putting Holy Cross in first place, from Jordan McHenry. has coached his St. Jude Lady serving from Makenna Worman FORT WAYNE — In the final St. Charles in second and St. John- Downey concluded, St. Charles Eagle group since they were in and Alexa Kartje anchoring the week of Catholic Youth League Fort Wayne/St. Joseph-Hessen is a very good team and had a very fifth grade and compiled an comeback. With a commanding (CYO) gridiron action, St. Vincent Cassel (SJFW) in third. good attack on both sides of the astounding 34-4 record. The 2007 25-9 win in the second game, slipped by St. Jude, 24-20, to seal In their finales, SJFW downed ball.” and 2009 Catholic Youth League Coach Katie Brown felt her a fourth-place finish heading into Queen of Angels/Most Precious For the SJFW Eagles, Damian (CYO) large-school volleyball team’s hard work on serving, the upcoming 2010 tournament. Blood (QA/PB), 42-6, while St. Brough, Ty Johnson, Jack champions list 10 on their roster passing, setting and attacking For the Panthers, Noah Coonan Charles got by St. Joe/St. Johnston and Noah Hoeffel all had and Momper calls them “a bunch shined through. Jessica Schowe, had two touchdown passes, one to Elizabeth/St. Aloysius/St. Therese scores. of good girls.” Looking ahead to Megan Coffin and Clare Lopez Billy Backstrom and the other to (JAT). Finally, Holy Cross blanked Tournament action will kick off the 2010 post-season, Momper is were again solid at the net for the Jake Graham, and another running a determined group from St. John, at the University of Saint Francis excited. Panthers with setters Anna score. New Haven, 28-0. at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10, “It will be a 100 Slusser and Kartje dis- Coach Drew Linder was In JAT’s loss, Coach Eric with SJFW lining up against St. percent dog fight,” tributing the ball pleased with his team’s perform- Downey reported that Luke Jude in the first of the four games. he predicts. The well to their hitters. ance noting the physical play of Dippold had a great game on both Next up will be Holy Cross vs. Eagles expected Wins over both the defense and his impressive sides of the ball. He added, “Our QA/PB followed by St. Charles tough competition St. Jude and St. offensive line. “It was a great way defensive line did a good job of and St. John, New Haven. In the from St. Joseph, Joseph, Decatur, to finish out the regular season,” not letting St. Charles run up the final contest at 5 p.m., St. Vincent Decatur, and their late in September Linder summarized. middle in the second half and our will play JAT. twin towers, but have helped the The three top teams in the defensive backs did not let the The semi-final round of action is have lost to both Panthers on their league all had victories again this Cardinals complete many passes in expected to be two very exciting St. Charles and St. climb to the top of week, leaving them each tied with the last two quarters.” match-ups and will follow on Vincent this season, the CYO heap. With a records of one loss (6-1) on the The JAT offense marched the Sunday, Oct. 17. The championship unlike previous years, 5-1 conference record, season. Seedings for the tourna- ball down on several occasions show-down is slated for Oct. 24. making for a very interesting St. Vincent’s lone loss came at upcoming CYO tournament. “It the hands of St. John, Fort Wayne is great to see such good vollies the second match of the season. among the teams,” he added. In her third year of coaching, In his fourth season with the Brown, who still plays competi- ICCL Crusaders’ defense too much Royals from Queen of Angels, tive tennis, lists 14 on her roster. Coach Dan Flotow is pleased The Indiana University grad with the progress his team has explains, “I really enjoy coaching for Mishawaka Saints made so far during the 2010 sea- these young women in volleyball son. “We have been in every technique, strategy and mental match. We just haven’t managed toughness. They have been great BY MATT SOBIERALSKI er touchdown on the board. It was “We have really turned into a to come out on top,” he to work with.” Andrew Petsche’s turn to light the grind-it-out team,” commented explained. Because St. Vincent is imple- scoring lamp as he plunged in for Holy Cross/Christ the King Coach Flotow notes that his girls will menting the Play Like a MISHAWAKA — The Holy a four-yard touchdown off the John Kryzewski. “Today we really be ready for the tournament with Champion program, Brown and Cross/Christ the King Crusader’s right side. Brendan Connelly wanted to keep their potent offense their strong serving and a solid 6- her team set individual and team defense proved to be too much for added another extra points try to off the field.” 2 offense. The organic vegetable goals at the beginning of the sea- the Mishawaka Catholic Saints, as widen the margin to 16-0. “We were beat in every aspect farmer added, “We have our tran- son. “Our team goals this season they dominated the line scrimmage The Crusaders’ defense of the game; offense, defense, spe- sitioning down well, but still are to finish in the top three, to in a 22-0 shutout in the Sunday remained as they forced a Molnar cial teams and coaching,” need to work on our passing. We have 80 percent serving efficien- Inter-City Catholic League (ICCL) pass into the waiting arms of explained Mishawaka Catholic can usually score the point with a cy, 75 percent passing efficiency game at Marian’s Otolski Field. Brendan Chappell for the intercep- skipper, Tony Violi. “All the credit good pass to our setter.” Flotow and to have continuous improve- Like a chess match, the first quarter tion. goes to the Crusaders.” lists nine players on his com- ment on three hits per posses- was played to a stalemate as each The Saints’ defense held on In other action, St. Anthony bined roster, led by seven eighth sion,” added Brown. team’s defenses answered the call. downs, but the Crusader D would beat Westside Catholic, 24-12. graders. Assistant coaches for the The defensive battle continued have the last laugh when on the St. Anthony’s was lead by St. Vincent has had several big Panthers are Debbie Rednour and into the second quarter, but the ensuing possession it stuck to its Oliver Page’s 70-yard kick-off wins over several big rivals this Carol Schowe. Crusader’s pounded the ball on a hard hitting montra with a third return. Justin Drinkall had a 30- 13-play drive using up most of the down sack by Norm Hezlep and yard touchdown run, Sean eight minute clock capped off with another one on fourth down by McFaggen had a three-yard touch- a 15-yard touchdown run by Peter Adam El Ammori giving them the down run and Connor Wong “Professional Insurance Services” Rymsza. Brendan Connelly added ball back. returned an interception 33 yards the extra points to put the half time Ryan Mannell put a cap on the for the Panthers. 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The marquee matchup next The threesome accompanied by Brendan Connelly led the week will pit the unbeatens — the •Nursing Home Care the hearty offensive line chewed Crusaders with 55 yards rushing, St. Anthony Panthers taking on the 111 North Third Street • Decatur up the clock for most of the quar- while Peter Rymsza and Andrew Holy Cross/Christ the King (260)728-9290 • (260) 724-8042 • 1-800-589-5468 ter and added another long drive, Petsche also each had 51 yards Crusaders at 1 p.m. at Saint this time of 10 plays, to put anoth- rushing. Joseph’s High School. 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 10, 2010 ‘God in America,’ airs Father Leo cooks ‘fusion’ foods in Oct. 11-13 on PBS ‘Grace Before Meals’ BY YORK YOUNG and his popularity grew. In September 2009, his Grace BY JOHN MULDERIG Before Meals Web site had 2 mil- f you like cooking, or eating, lion hits. NEW YORK (CNS) — and have not heard of Father Now comes “Grace Before “Americans,” observed Alexis de ILeo Patalinghug, this is your Meals” in book form, structured Tocqueville, writing in the early lucky day. While plenty of books, to help families see the impor- days of the Republic, “combine television shows, even an entire tance of different landmarks the notions of religion and liberty television network, are devoted to and holidays in their lives. so intimately in their minds that it cooking and eating the wondrous Each chapter opens with a is impossible to make them con- variety of food God provides for reflection on a holiday or life ceive of one without the other.” us, Father Leo’s contribution to milestone, using Scripture and The crucial influence of faith in the industry is nothing less than everyday practical advice to shaping U.S. history, and in mold- inspiring. help families connect with ing the national character, receives A man who is as interested in one another and the Lord. a searching analysis in the six-hour building up families as making With questions provided as miniseries “God in America.” The good food, he has combined the conversation starters, Father Leo documentary — a joint presenta- two in “Grace Before Meals” then presents one of his recipes, another with tion of “Frontline” and “American (Doubleday, $19). Father Leo has such as Slow Roasted the cooking and then eat Experience” directed by David presented Web-based videos on Champagne Pot Roast for New together. This is not that surpris- Belton — premieres on PBS sta- his cooking and recipes, but Year’s Day or Cola Pork Skewers ing when you realize that some of tions Monday, Oct. 11, 9-11 p.m. became much better known after and Sweet Asian Slaw for the most memorable events in EDT (check local listings). being challenged in 2007 by Pentecost Sunday. And some of Jesus life revolved around food Through interviews with schol- CNS PHOTO/COURTESY PBS Bobby Flay, who has a cooking his recipes reflect families, some- — going to Zaccheaus’ house for ars, archival images and dramati- A Franciscan monk is pictured in show titled “Throwdown with times messy affairs — he seems dinner; visiting Martha, Mary and zations, the initial episode New Mexico in a scene from the Bobby Flay.” Flay presents chal- to like to make unique Lazarus for dinner; feeding the screened recounts how the reli- upcoming PBS documentary series lenges to chefs with unique sauces/stuffings and put them in 5,000; and, of course, the Last gious heritage of the Old World — “God in America.” approaches to cooking, and/or things such as small hens or even Supper. first brought to the future United unique backgrounds, both of Italian sausage. Reading some of “If food is one of God’s boun- States by Catholic missionaries which Father Leo presented for the combinations will make your tiful blessings to his people, it moving north from Mexico — was Flay and his show. mouth water. only makes sense that preparation radically reshaped by a series of sway voters — Hughes explicitly Father Leo likes to cook with One of the real values of of that food can also be a bless- all-too-worldly conflicts among endorsed a slate of candidates in what he calls “fusion” foods, Father Leo’s book is that the ing, especially to our families,” believers of various stripes. the 1841 elections for the New mixing cultures to create new and reader gets a firm sense of love, says Father Leo. For those of us Puritan leader John Winthrop’s York State Legislature — is treat- interesting combinations of faith and family, which can be who love trying new foods, that’s rejection of Anne Hutchinson’s ed as problematic. Some viewers recipes. In the throwdown, Father enhanced in the food-preparation a great starting point for an innovative views, which resulted may perceive a subtext here Leo won a steak fajita cookoff, process, when people help one evening of family time. in her banishment from the implying narrow constraints on the Massachusetts Bay Colony he Church’s proper role in the politi- ruled as governor, for instance, is cal debates of our own day. champ can be cheered on by a some crass terms. The Catholic portrayed as having at least as A much earlier incident, a dis- wide audience. Some tense emo- News Service classification is A- much to do with Winthrop’s desire astrously unsuccessful Franciscan- tional moments and heated argu- III — adults. The Motion Picture for social cohesion in the fledgling led effort to evangelize the MOVIE ments. The Catholic News Association of America rating is community as with any zeal for Pueblos of New Mexico, comes in Service classification is A-II — PG-13. Calvinist doctrinal purity. for predictable criticism as the CAPSULES adults and adolescents. The Similarly, the individually script rather naively applies 21st Motion Picture Association of “Easy A” (Screen Gems) focused preaching of evangelical century values to the Age of America rating is PG. A clean cut but lost-in-the- Discovery. It suggests, moreover, pioneers such as George NEW YORK (CNS) – Following are crowd teen (Emma Stone) Whitefield was perceived as a that the friars were cruelly narrow- “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” becomes notorious among her threat to the power and financial minded not to accept the Pueblos’ capsule reviews of theatrical (Fox) peers when a self-righteous fel- improvised mingling of security of Anglicanism, the estab- movies recently reviewed by the Uneven sequel in which, low high school student (Amanda lished religion of the Southern Christianity and paganism. seven years after being released Bynes) overhears her lying to her colonies. A third struggle, pitting While this neutral perspective, Office for Film & Broadcasting from prison, a disgraced finan- best friend (Aly Michalka) about Virginia Baptists against that com- which carries with it the assump- of the U.S. Conference of cier-turned-author (Michael losing her virginity. The gossip tion that all religions are either Douglas) convinces his estranged about her sexual exploits rapidly monwealth’s Anglican Church, Catholic Bishops. saw Thomas Jefferson enter the equally true or equally false, may daughter’s (Carey Mulligan) snowballs out of control. Though fray on the side of the Baptists, rankle with believers, the historical fiance (Shia LaBeouf) to help director Will Gluck’s satire con- some of whom had been impris- value of “God in America” is him reconcile with her. He offers veys some worthwhile messages oned for preaching without a undeniable, informatively tracing “Secretariat” (Disney) in return to assist the young about the dangers of judging license. as it does the complex process by The true story of the 1973 investment executive’s business from appearances and the tempta- A few decades after the reli- which the steady irritant of dissent Triple Crown winner, arguably vendetta against a ruthless mogul tion to pigeonhole or belittle oth- gious freedom Jefferson champi- and disagreement gave birth to the the greatest racehorse of all time, (Josh Brolin) whose machina- ers, the script presents all oned had been enshrined in the pearl of religious liberty. comes to the big screen in a film tions ruined the lad’s mentor Christians as hypocrites and Bill of Rights, Protestant The sophisticated issues under that is both thrilling sports adven- (Frank Langella). Set against the implies that any consensual form Americans’ loyalty to this corner- study, and the maturity required to ture and moving family drama. backdrop of the economic crisis of bedroom behavior is accept- stone principle was put to the test sort through them — together with Secretariat’s owner (Diane Lane) that began in 2007, and directed able. Negative portrayal of by the arrival of large numbers of briefly seen artwork featuring is a housewife who returns to her — like its 1987 predecessor Christianity, including Catholic immigrants in their midst. Adam and Eve sans fig leaves — horse farm roots and gambles “Wall Street” — by Oliver Stone, Catholicism, benign view of pre- Nativist prejudice led to riots mark this as best for religiously everything on the big red equine. the high stakes drama benefits marital sex and homosexuality, and to a more peaceful, but well-grounded adults. As she makes her mark in an all- from Douglas’ magnetic perform- implied drug use, brief partial nonetheless significant, battle over The program, which is rated male world, she battles prejudice ance as a man compounded of nudity, venereal disease theme, the denominational slant of the TV-PG — parental guidance sug- and the skepticism of her family, charisma, corruption and a few some sexual humor, at least 10 curriculum in New York City’s gested, continues Tuesday, Oct. 12, but she never loses hope in her remaining shards of human uses of profanity, much crude and public schools. Leading the and concludes Wednesday, Oct. dream. At her side are a bossy decency. Less appealing are the crass language. The Catholic Catholic forces in this crusade was 13, 9-11 p.m. EDT each night. assistant (Margo Martindale), an script’s heavy-handed attempts at News Service classification is O the city’s dauntless first archbish- even more domineering trainer social comment and a central — morally offensive. The Motion op, John Hughes (1797-1864). (John Malkovich) and a gentle- romantic relationship that puts Picture Association of America The program presents Hughes hearted groom (Nelsan Ellis) the sexual cart before the marital rating is PG-13 — parents as a sympathetic figure, eloquently whose spiritual nature provides a horse. Cohabitation, brief sexual strongly cautioned. Some materi- appealing to his Protestant fellow- John Mulderig is on the staff of moving undercurrent. imagery and occasional sexual al may be inappropriate for chil- countrymen to live up to their con- Catholic News Service. More Unencumbered by any really references, several uses of pro- dren under 13. stitutional responsibilities. reviews are available online at objectionable elements, this exu- fanity, at least two instances of But his use of his office to www.usccb.org/movies. berant and inspirational cinematic rough language, a few crude and OCTOBER 10, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 19 REST IN PEACE Arcola Basil T.Arend, 86, Gertrude E.Schreiner, Mary C.Bangert, 92, St.John the Baptist 86, Christ the King HAT S APPENING St.Patrick W ’ H ? Rosemary A.Dawson, Sharon L.Freel, 48, Decatur 84, St.Therese St.John the Baptist Norma V. WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your John S.Noonan, 90, Richard A.Kish Sr., 81, O’Shaughnessey, 87, announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, St.Jude St.Anthony de Padua St.Mary of the Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Assumption Eileen M.Post, 75, Robert L.Webb, 86, or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please St.Therese St.Anthony de Padua Elkhart call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Matthew J.Nietubicz, John E.Bassett, 82, Ann O.Graf, 98, 45, St.Thomas the St.Vincent de Paul Little Flower Apostle NFP class planned Oct. 28, from 6-9 p.m. Please use William E.Newell, 74, Doris R.Szymanski, 84, MISC. HAPPENINGS the north entrance. For informa- Mishwaka — A Natural Family Frances Jean St.Vincent de Paul St.John the Baptist Rosary on the Square tion call Jaime Palma at (260) Albion — A public rosary will Planning class series will begin Brenneman, 88, on Friday, Oct. 8, from 7-9 p.m. 414-7554. be prayed Saturday, Oct. 16, on St.Thomas the Apostle Granger Jack Case Donovan, the Noble County Courthouse in the St. Joseph Convent meet- Stephen W.Rupchock 80, Little Flower square at noon for the govern- ing room, 220 W. 4th St. The Bishop Dwenger offers fine arts Fort Wayne Jr., 75, St.Pius X ment. program offers instruction in the presentations James R.Conmey, 69, Verna A.Kurdys, 101, Ovulation and Sympto-Thermal Fort Wayne — The Bishop Our Lady of Good Mishawaka St.Adalbert Methods of family planning as Dwenger Drama Department will Martha DeBeck, 87, Warsaw — A public rosary will Hope Ernest L.Butts, 86, St. be prayed Saturday, Oct. 16, on well as assistance in women's present “The Man Who Came to St.Monica Joseph the Kosciusko County health issues. To register, please Dinner” by Kaufman. Anne Rose Sive, 100, call Cathy Rakowski at (574) Courthouse square at noon for Performances will be Thursday, Saint Anne Home Andrew J.Van Paemel, 291-6391 or e-mail nfp- Oct. 14, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. Victoria C.Macknick, the government. Chapel 96, St.Bavo [email protected]. 16, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 101, St.Jude South Bend Churubusco — A rosary will be 17, at 2 p.m. Reserved seats are Mary Catherine Stoll, prayed at St. John Bosco Church Fatima movie to be shown $10, and general admission tick- 95, St.Vincent de Paul Lucille Ann Baraso, 68, Saturday, Oct. 16, at noon for Fort Wayne — The World ets are $7 for adults and $5 for St.Casimir the government. Apostolate of Fatima will host a students. All performances will showing of “The 13th Day,” a be in the main gym. For reserva- movie based on Sister Lucia’s tions, please contact Ryan Rosary rally planned Thursday, Oct. 14, from 4-6 p.m. under 4 are free. The fish will be VanAntwerp at (260) 496-4730, Fort Wayne — A rosary will be memoirs and independent eye- Tickets are $7 for adults and prepared by Tyner Oddfellows. or e-mail rvanantwerp@bish- prayed Saturday, Oct. 9, at noon witnesses, Saturday, Oct. 9, at St. $2.50 for children 5-12. All pro- Drive-through service is also opdwenger.com. The music at the 40 Days for Life Prayer Joseph Parish on the corner of ceeds benefit St. Joseph County available at the Columbus Club. department’s fall concert will be Vigil Site on Inwood Drive. Brooklyn and Hale. The film will Right to Life. held on Sunday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m Bring chair for seating, blankets, be shown the Parish Hall follow- Breakfast to support athletics in the main gym. Admission is etc. ing the 5 p.m. Mass. RSVP to the Knights plan spaghetti dinner South Bend — The Knights of parish office at (260) 432-5113. free to the fall concert. South Bend — The Knights of Columbus Council 5570 will Admission is free but registration Columbus Council 5521, 61533 have a breakfast for the benefit Retreat for persons with disabilities is required. Fort Wayne — A retreat for per- Spaghetti dinner S. Ironwood Dr., will have a of the Corpus Christi Athletic New Carlisle — St. Stanislaus sons with disabilities will be spaghetti dinner on Friday, Oct. Association on Sunday, Oct. 17, Kostka, 55756 Tulip Rd., will held Saturday, Nov. 6, at St. Theology on Tap 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. Adults $7, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the have a spaghetti dinner from 5-7 John the Baptist Church. Fort Wayne — The Theology on children (5-12) $3. Carry-out Peterson Room/Gym. Tickets are p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. Tickets are Registration forms are available Tap series for young adults in their available. $5 for adults and $2.50 for chil- $7 for adults and $4 for children at parishes. Registration will be 20s and 30s, single or married, dren ages 6-12. 5-12. Call (574) 654-3781 for held from 9:30-10 a.m. The will be held at Columbia Street Knights of Columbus host fish fry information. retreat is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. West, 135 W. Columbia St., Plymouth — The Knights of Oktoberfest Retreatants may attend Mass at Thursday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. on Columbus Council 1975 will Fort Wayne — St. Charles Parish 4:30 p.m. if they choose. Lunch the topic “Origins of Scripture,” Fish fry at St. Therese have a fish dinner on Friday, Oct. will have an Oktoberfest will be served. For more infor- with Marilyn Fech. This event is Fort Wayne — St. Therese will 22, at the Knights of Columbus Saturday, Oct. 9, from 5-11 p.m. mation call Pinkie Louden at hosted by the Office of Campus have a fish fry Friday, Oct. 15, Hall, 901 E. Jefferson from 4-7 at the Knights’ Hall, 601 Reed (260) 456-8607. and Young Adult Ministry. Visit from 4:30-7 p.m. Tickets are $9 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 for adults, Rd. Attendees must be 21. Music www.diocesefwsb.org/TOT for for adults, $4.50 for children 5- $3 for children 5-10 and children by Die Freudemacher Band. information. 12 and children under 5 are free. St. Bernard plans benefit The proceeds will go to the St. Wabash — The 19th annual St. Therese eighth-grade class trip. Bernard School Ball and Auction Register to be a citizen will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, at Fort Wayne — Registration for the Honeywell Center. The citizenship classes will be Sunday, Spaghetti dinner to benefit right to evening begins at 6 p.m. with Oct. 10 and 17, from 1:30-3 p.m. life group All Souls Day Mass cocktails and heavy hor at St. Joseph Church, 2213 South Bend — The Knights of d’oeurves, a silent and live auc- Brooklyn Ave. The cost is $25 and Columbus Council No. 5570 will tion and entertainment by DJ the classes will start Thursday, have a spaghetti dinner, Wade Weaver from the Bash. Tickets are also available for the Fall Festival cash raffle. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold for cash prizes of St. Joseph Chapel $5,000 and $2,500. Call the school office at (260) 563-5746 Blakeslee, Ohio for reservations or raffle tickets. FAMILY STYLE CHICKEN & HAM DINNER Sunday, October 17, 2010 Carey Landry coming to John XXIII ( Hartford — A Carey Landry Serving 11:00 am - 2:00 pm) concert will be held Sunday, Oct. ADULTS: $8.00 • CHILDREN: $3.00 In the Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel 17, beginning at 4 p.m. with (5 years of age and under: FREE) refreshments and silent auction •BINGO • RAFFLES of the at St. John Church, 209 S. Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne Spring St. in Hartford City. •COUNTRY STORE •KIDS’ GAMES Concert will begin at 6 p.m. (Carry-Outs available: local delivery until 1:30 pm) 3500 Lake Avenue Tickets are $25 and are available (419) 272-2914 Tuesday, November 2 - 2:30 p.m. by calling (888) 882-1391. All proceeds benefit John XXIII (located on Ohio State Route 34) Bishop Emeritus John M. D’Arcy, Celebrant Retreat Center. 4 miles East of Edon - 11 miles west of Bryan 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 10, 2010 ing the lunch break, followed by a special song written and per- formed by artist Angelynne Paris, ARISE and a video titled, “Cover Girl CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Culture: Awakening the Media Generation.” The afternoon session with human beings in a particular way Tomeo, titled “Extreme Makeover: to women. Women are called in a Seeing Yourself Through the Eyes special way to be guardians of life of Christ,” focused on the oversex- and guardians of love.” ualization and objectifying of In conclusion Bishop Rhoades women in said, “In the dramatic struggle for the media. every human being and his or her “We don’t get our iden- salvation, we need holy women, Video is available at tification women of deep faith, hope and todayscatholicnews.org charity, women imbued with the from what spirit of the Gospel. ... May the we wear ... Blessed Virgin Mary and the We get it from Christ and the guardian angels watch over you Church,” offered Tomeo. and guide you in this conference, Tomeo cited eye-opening and help you to grow in holiness.” research that confirmed the bias of Keynote speaker, Teresa media and the influence it has on Tomeo, veteran broadcast journal- the public, particularly the young. ist, took the stage to offer her testi- “The media says the Church is PHOTO PROVIDED BY ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, FORT WAYNE mony titled, “From Secular Achor outdated and represses women. Franciscan Sisters Minor join Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Father Cyril Fernandes, right, pastor of St. John the But Jesus broke the norms with to Media Evangelist.” Tomeo is a Baptist Parish, Fort Wayne, in the activity center after the Oct. 2 Mass that welcomed the sisters to the parish popular syndicated talk show host, women,” said Tomeo, who chal- author, motivational speaker and lenged the women to ask them- and the Fort Wayne community. The sisters’ charism is prayer and evangelization. the founder of TT selves how the media is affecting Communications and Company. their own families and lives. “Are girl has hopes of becoming a sis- dedication to Mary Immaculate.” During her testimony, which you willing to help change the cul- ter and already pretends she is a He said, “I am very happy that included Scripture verses high- ture?” she asked. sister wearing a imaginary habit. the sisters have settled here in our lighting each point of her journey, In her quippy style, Tomeo SISTERS At the Saturday evening Mass, diocese and here at St. John’s Tomeo spoke of being raised in a offered some “beauty tips,” includ- Bishop Rhoades told the people Parish. strong Catholic Italian family, and ing cutting back on media use, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of the St. John the Baptist parish Bishop Rhoades said, “Their how she lost her way after high reading the Bible more and taking community, “I am very happy to presence is a gift to us. They are school as she attended college and advantage of the sacraments. lege and work. be here at St. John the Baptist an example and an incentive to subsequently found her way to Tomeo also encouraged the audi- Sister Tina Audrey Bloomer is Church to celebrate this Mass in all of us of greater fidelity to the immediate success in the broad- ence to pray for the media and a native Hoosier, but raised in which we officially welcome the Gospel. They have chosen to fol- casting field. support positive media outlets like Massachusetts. She has been a Franciscan Sisters Minor to St. low the Gospel in a pretty radical “I was pulled into the secular Catholic radio. religious for six years and John’s Parish and to our diocese. way, like St. Francis did. culture,” she said, adding, “I had “Be willing to speak up about entered the Franciscan Sisters The sisters have shared with me Bishop Rhoades said, “Their everything ... but didn’t have what you like and don’t like,” she Minor after experience in travel how warmly they have been wel- prayers for us are also so very God.” A series of troubling events, advised. “And don’t ever walk and college. comed by Father Cyril and by the important. And I expect that their including the near break up of her away from what we have in the Sister Celeste Marie Carey, a parishioners of St. John’s. I prayers and their evangelizing marriage and a surprising turn in holy catholic apostolic Church.” native of Queens, N.Y., has been myself, in the past nine months, labors will bring many non-prac- her career, brought Tomeo back to Following a standing ovation, a religious for 17 years and is one have experienced wonderful ticing Catholics and unchurched the faith of her youth. Tomeo offered a book signing in of nine children. Indiana hospitality as your new people to the Church. As the sis- As Tomeo recognized the bias the lobby where she met with the Sister Karolyn Grace Wertner, bishop. Thank you for showing ters pray daily for us, let us also of media and its disturbing con- faithful women of the diocese. a native of near Gettysburg, Pa., that hospitality to these women pray for the sisters. tent, she began to study the faith Pat Augustyn, parishioner of St. has been a religious for five years religious whose lives are conse- He added, “At this Mass, we more deeply and became con- Charles Borromeo in Fort Wayne and entered the community after crated to Christ in a special way pray for them in a special way vinced that “objective Truth does- said, “She gave a lot of good ideas graduating from college. as they follow the holy rule of St. that they may be faithful to their n’t change.” on Christ’s mercy.” Sister Pia Felicity Guilherme, Francis of Assisi.” vocation and, in imitation of the “The Catholic Church is the Louise Eykholt from St. Henry, a native of New Bedford, Mass., October 4 is the feast of St. Blessed Virgin Mary, be totally last bastion standing in our culture Fort Wayne, agreed and added, “I has been a religious for seven Francis, and Bishop Rhoades devoted to the Lord. Mary is the against evil,” she told the rapt like that she’s Christ-centered. And years and is a novice reentering added, “So I also extend prayer- perfect model of the consecrated audience. it’s marvelous to see that so many the community. She is the fifth ful best wishes to the sisters for life, of consecration to God the Tomeo now embraces Catholic women showed up!” Franciscan Sister Minor. their community’s feast day. Father, of union with God the media and said, “I’m still doing A second rosary was recited The sisters have already made “As you probably know,” he Son, and of openness to the Holy news. But God is my news direc- before Eucharistic Adoration and a striking impression on the said, “the Franciscan Sisters Spirit. May she intercede for our tor now. And He’s a much better Benediction with Msgr. Robert neighborhood. One young girl Minor live a life of prayer, of Franciscan Sisters Minor and for boss. Who knew?” Schulte, vicar general of the greeted the sisters at the welcome quiet witness to the Lord, and of Father Cyril and all of you who The opportunity for Diocese of Fort Wayne-South reception in the Pursley Activity evangelization in the spirit of St. have welcomed the Sisters to St. Reconciliation with priests from Bend, closed the inspiring day. Center, Saturday, Oct. 2, after the Francis. They take the holy vows John Parish.” several parishes was offered dur- Mass celebrated by Bishop of poverty, chastity and obedi- Rhoades. The young elementary ence, as well as a fourth vow of
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