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BY BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Easter at the Vatican FORT WAYNE — I have been asked by the editors to prepare some reflections for this special edition of Pope talks of peace to the Today’s Catholic, marking the 50th anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. It was suggested that I people of the world might reflect on my early days as a priest. Such a Page 3 course is attractive, but I have decided to take a differ- ent path. We have been through a serious purification, which has brought pain on the church and on those who have given their lives to be shepherds after the heart of Eucharistic Christ. Still, I believe that we are at the beginning of a new springtime for the priesthood. procession What is the evidence for such hope for a new springtime after such a severe winter? I expect it A tradition takes hold because of the seriousness and the spirit of sacrifice at Notre Dame which I see in my own priests here in the diocese, which I am privileged to serve. Page 9 When we consulted our priests’ council about Mercy Day and making available the sacrament of penance, our priests responded. Rather than have the priests available in their rectories, they told the com- mittee that they would prefer to be available in the con- End the genocide fessional; not for one hour, but for seven. I also noticed the joy with which the various pastors told me about Speaker encourages world TESS STEFFEN the results. One priest told me that of the eight hours to respond to Darfur Bishop John M. D’Arcy celebrated the TV Mass at the University of Saint Francis Chapel on made available, confessions were heard for seven of Easter Sunday morning and then also celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate those hours. For part of that time, there were two Page 15 Conception. Bishop D’Arcy was a strong proponent of bringing the televised Mass to both priests hearing confessions. I noticed the energy with Fort Wayne and South Bend. Coordinated by the diocesan communications office, the which our priests prepared for this day. There was a Sunday morning TV Mass is aired on WISE-TV in Fort Wayne and WNDU-TV in South Bend. The TV Mass celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006. REFLECT, PAGE 3 Triduum in the diocese Photos highlight ND program explores vocations PRIESTS GATHER FOR FORT the holiest days WAYNE CHRISM MASS Page 20 ‘Priesthood is about being; not about doing ‘

“Vocations and the Universal Call to BY ANN CAREY Holiness.” Archbishop Dolan spoke on the priest- NOTRE DAME — “There used to be an hood, while Scott Hahn, who teaches theolo- implicit understanding that if you wanted to gy at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Penn., take holiness seriously, you became a priest, and Franciscan University of Steubenville, sister or brother,” Archbishop Timothy Dolan talked about marriage. Sister Sara Butler, a of Milwaukee told University of Notre Dame member of the Missionary Servants of the students here on March 26. Most Blessed Trinity and a theologian at St. However, the archbishop continued, Joseph’s Seminary (Dunwoodie) in Yonkers, “That is an incorrect interpretation,” and the N.Y., spoke on the consecrated life. Aurelie “providential alarm clock” of Vatican II Hagstrom, a theologian at Providence called us back to the reality of the universal College, spoke on the lay vocation. call to holiness, the “inescapable call to sanc- Notre Dame Theology Department DON CLEMMER tity — wherever, whenever, however you are Chairman John Cavadini introduced the living — for every baptized person.” three-night program by talking about baptism Priests stand together outside of the That universal call to holiness and the liv- as the basis of the universal call to holiness. Cathedral Center in downtown Fort Wayne ing out of that call in various walks of life That call, he said is one of the “fundamental” were the subject of a program that brought teachings of the Second Vatican Council. as they wait to process in for the annual Archbishop Dolan and other prominent the- ologians to Notre Dame to address under- chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the graduates at the March 23-25 event, entitled VOCATIONS, PAGE 5 Immaculate Conception on April 3. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 15, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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The pope offered Easter greet- Lord’s Passion, beginning the rite VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In his But such doubts, fears and dis- ings in 62 different languages, by lying prostrate with his face Easter message, Pope Benedict appointments help “purify all which drew huge applause, on a pillow in front of the altar of XVI lamented the countless wars, false concepts of God” and guide cheers and flag-waving from the St. Peter’s Basilica. disasters and horrors ravaging the people “to discover his true face,” jubilant visitors in the square. The preacher of the papal world, including “the continual the pope said. During the April 7 Easter household, Capuchin Father slaughter” in Iraq and the situa- Instead of being a sign of Vigil, Pope Benedict baptized and Raniero Cantalamessa, said in his tion in the Darfur region of apparent failure, Jesus’ passion confirmed six women: two from homily that humanity was in dire Sudan. and death show “the face of a China, two from Japan, and one need of “a woman’s era: an era of “Natural calamities and human God who, in Christ, has taken each from Cuba and Cameroon. the heart, of compassion” so that tragedies that cause innumerable upon himself the wounds of Using a small golden shell to the earth would finally stop being victims and enormous material injured humanity,” he said. pour the holy water over each a breeding ground of ferocity. destruction are not lacking” in the “Only a God who loves us to catechumen’s head, the pope also Christian women “are the hope world, he said in his April 8 mes- the extent of taking upon himself baptized the two Chinese for a more humane world” that is sage, broadcast to millions of our wounds and our pain, espe- women’s children — a small too caught up in a quest for people in more than 65 countries. cially innocent suffering, is wor- infant and a toddler, both born in knowledge and power that is The pope highlighted his con- thy of faith,” the pope said. Italy. lacking in love and mercy, he cern for all those suffering from While his resurrection did not Baptism represents “a new said. exploitation, hunger, disease, ter- eliminate evil and suffering, beginning in life” in which “we Those who condemned Jesus rorism, kidnappings and the “vio- Christ did take all of humanity’s are grafted onto Christ,” the pope to die were men, the papal lence which some people attempt pains and trials upon himself out said during the evening ceremony preacher said, while those pious to justify in the name of reli- of love, and he “left us the love in St. Peter’s Basilica. and courageous enough to gion.” that does not fear death as the At the end of the candlelit CNS PHOTO/TONY GENTILE, REUTERS accompany Christ throughout his While there were “some signs way to peace and joy,” he said. Way of the Cross at Rome’s Pope Benedict XVI waves to the passion were the women. Even of hope in dialogue between Pope Benedict read his mes- Colosseum April 6, Pope faithful during an Easter Mass in his closest disciples had already Israel and the Palestinian sage and gave his blessing “urbi Benedict again reminded people St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican abandoned the suffering Christ or Authority, nothing positive comes et orbi” (to the city of Rome and of God’s infinite capacity to love April 8. In his Easter message to were preparing to pack up and from Iraq, torn apart by continual the world) after celebrating Easter and urged them to become mes- the world, the pope lamented the head for home, he added. slaughter as the civil population morning Mass for about 85,000 sengers of that love through com- countless wars, disasters and hor- These and many other women flees,” he said. people in front of St. Peter’s passion. rors ravaging the world, includ- today, such as those who work The political crisis in Basilica. Speaking without a text, the ing “the continual slaughter” in with the poor, prisoners, victims Lebanon, instability in The basilica’s steps and central pope said the early Christian the- of HIV/AIDS, and “every brand Afghanistan, chaos in Somalia, balcony were teeming with color- ologians considered the greatest Iraq and the “catastrophic” situa- of society’s rejects,” are not just economic collapse in Zimbabwe, ful tulips, daisies, hyacinths, sin of the pagan world to be a tion in the Darfur region of for honoring, but for imitating, he and the “catastrophic, and sadly blooming trees and other green- hardened, insensitive heart. Sudan. urged. to say underestimated, humanitar- ery, all donated by companies in Becoming Christian is to receive Pope Benedict left the Vatican ian situation” in Darfur were the Netherlands. a tender heart, “a heart of flesh” tions. Women and men from Easter afternoon to spend a few some of the other places the pope During the outdoor Easter that is sensitive and moved by the Angola, the Republic of Congo, days resting at the papal resi- listed as needing attention. Mass, a choir from the Pontifical pain and suffering of others, he Chile, South Korea and China, as dence in Castel Gandolfo, south With all the suffering, evil and Russian College in Rome sang an said. well as two Franciscan friars of Rome. injustice plaguing the world, it is ancient hymn from the Byzantine During the two-hour service, from the Holy Land, were among At noon April 9, he recited the possible one’s faith in God might liturgy to commemorate Easter the pope carried the black wood- those who carried the cross dur- “Regina Coeli” prayer with visi- be put to the test, just as the apos- falling on the same day this year en cross for the first and last sta- ing the service. tors gathered in the courtyard.

come to know these past years through the “ad limina” vis- began this journey with me over 50 years ago. its. In him one finds the marriage of a superior theological Where shall we look for light as we celebrate together REFLECT mind and a gentle goodness placed always at the service of the Eucharist of this jubilee. I look to the words of Pope CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the church and of truth. I find it in the leadership which he Benedict XVI: consistently shows about accepting only men of quality to strong effort, blessed by God, to reach people who had been study for the priesthood. “Priests should be conscious of the fact that in their ministry they away from the sacraments for many years. must never put themselves or their personal opinions in the first I believe in the new springtime because I see the caliber “On no account should bishops react to real and understandable place, but Jesus Christ. Any attempt to make themselves the center of the young seminarians who are studying for our diocese. I concerns about the shortage of priests by failing to carry out ade- of the liturgical action contradicts their very identity as priests. The notice how seriously they take prayer and study, especially quate vocational discernment or by admitting to seminary forma- priest is above all a servant of others, and he must continually prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, and the tion and ordination candidates who lack the necessary qualities for work at being a sign pointing to Christ, a docile instrument in the dedication that the candidates, as well as the seminary facul- priestly ministry. An insufficiently formed clergy, admitted to ordi- Lord’s hands. This is seen particularly in his humility in leading the ty, embrace the time of formation. nation without the necessary discernment, will not easily be able liturgical assembly, in obedience to the rite, uniting himself to it in I believe in the new springtime because of the openness to offer a witness capable of evoking in others the desire to mind and heart and avoiding anything that might give the of our young people to Christ. This is evident in our respond generously to Christ’s call.” impression of an inordinate emphasis on his own personality. I Catholic high schools and among those going to public — Pope Benedict XVI, “Sacramentum Caritatus.” encourage the clergy always to see their eucharistic ministry as a schools. It is evident among college and university students humble service offered to Christ and his church. The priesthood, as one meets in this diocese. There is a purity of heart, a good- I believe in the new springtime because of the graces St. Augustine said, is amortis officium, (an office of love) it is the ness and a hunger to know the theological tradition of the received in observing this double anniversary — the 150th office of the good shepherd, who offers his life for his sheep (cf. Jn Catholic Church. I believe it because of the young people I anniversary of this diocese and my own 50 years as a priest. 10:14-15). recently met when we had our annual retreat for young The holy priesthood, which I embraced as a young man — “Sacramentum Caritatus” adults. They live in a culture, which is inimical to worship, 50 years ago, not fully understanding it but relying on his prayer and a chaste life. Despite all of this, they are seeking grace, is more dear and precious to me than ever. Christ has Pope John Paul II never meant that the church would not such a life and embracing it. They are open to truth. been with me keeping the promise he made that day, shown have to confront evil across the millennium. He never meant I believe it because of the new openness to life that one in his words to the Apostle Paul, “My grace is sufficient for that there would not be struggles. He saw, or rather the good finds in people preparing for marriage and in married cou- you.” The new springtime, which Pope John Paul II, in a Lord let him see, something beautiful being born, which he ples. The church’s teaching on life, ridiculed in the past and great act of joyful faith, prayed for and even predicted, is called a “new springtime for the church.” still misunderstood by many and by the media, is seen by not automatic. It asks something of all of us. It requires It is coming through the young people. Then again, we more and more as the truth about sexuality, the truth about prayer, faith, repentance, seeking the truth, and, in every are all young if we live close to Jesus Christ in prayer and marriage and the truth about the dignity of women. great and small decision of life, striving to do the right faith. We are all young if we trust him and not ourselves. I believe it because of Pope John Paul II, “not so much a thing. The vision of a new springtime for the priesthood and the man from Poland as a man from Galilee,” as one observer My heart is full today with thanksgiving. Thanksgiving church places upon all of us a responsibility. To pray more. declared in the early days of his papacy. I believe it because to my beloved parents, more dear to me than ever, and to To seek God’s will and to do it. To never lose heart. To of his joyful devotion to Christ and the church. He made the my sisters. Thanksgiving to the great Archdiocese of Boston always be young at heart. To always be joyful. To accept joy priesthood once again a “great adventure.” I first met him in and to my brother priests and the faithful there — that place as a fruit of the Holy Spirit and always to trust. Boston and watched with joy at something I saw him do where my vocation was born. Thanksgiving to the priests, Most of all, I believe in the “new springtime” because of many times as his extraordinary pontificate unfolded: the religious and laity of this diocese who welcomed this the grace won for the church by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, loving challenge he presented to young people. On that strange Irishman from Boston so many years ago and who “the pierced one,” on the cross, the instrument of our salva- rainy night, it was rooted in the story of the rich young man have been my companions and whom I have tried to serve tion. in the Gospel. I saw it again in Denver at World Youth Day. with pastoral love these past 22 years. Thanksgiving to Jesus Conscious of my own unworthiness and my failures, I In Denver, you could see it not just in the pope but in the Christ to whom be all glory and praise. thank God with all my heart for these 50 years, and I thank eyes of the young men and women and in their response to I am also mindful today of the qualities of a good priest him for the privilege of being shepherd of this splendid dio- his message. Goodness, truth, joy and holiness still attract. and of my failure always to live up to them. I pray for the cese. After all these centuries, these qualities still attract, and they graces of this observance of this jubilee for myself, for my especially attract the young. brother priests who will observe it with me, those from this Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy I believe it because of Pope Benedict XVI, whom I have diocese especially and also those old and dear friends who April 15, 2007 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 15, 2007 Pope says only Jesus’ body, blood can purify, save humanity

BY CAROL GLATZ international network of Catholic bolized in the liturgical vestments relief, development and social they put on. service agencies. Somalia, locat- The amice, which traditionally ROME (CNS) — The body and ed in the horn of Africa, has been covered the shoulders and head, blood of Christ, as well as his ravaged by anarchy and decades reminds priests to concentrate on love, are the only things that can of war. the celebration of the Mass and purify and save humanity, Pope Earlier in the day, Pope on the figure of Christ, and not to Benedict XVI said. Benedict celebrated the chrism let their thoughts wander, he said. During his April 5 celebration Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, lead- The stole and alb evoke the of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, ing more than 1,000 priests and festive clothing given by the which commemorated Jesus’ bishops in the renewal of their father to the tattered and dirty institution of the Eucharist, the ordination promises. prodigal son in the Gospel para- pope reflected on how Christ He encouraged today’s priests ble, he said. They should remind transformed the Jewish Passover to be inspired by Christ’s sacri- priests how far they are from meal into the new Pasch of the fice and love for others as they Christ and “how much filth exists Eucharist. face their “tremendously heavy” in our lives,” he said. Pope Benedict also washed the burden of pastoral responsibili- The pope said the chasuble, feet of 12 young laymen from the ties. the main liturgical garment worn Diocese of Rome. The ritual The pope, presiding over the over the rest, symbolizes the reflected the call to imitate Christ first of two Holy Thursday litur- yoke of Christ and his burden of by serving one another. The pope gies, blessed the chrism and the suffering. All priests should con- poured water from a gold pitcher oils used in the sacraments of tinue to learn “mildness and onto the foot of each young man baptism, confirmation, ordination humility” from him, he said. and then gently rubbed each foot and the anointing of the sick. The vestments above all dry with a white towel. They were carried to the altar should symbolize love toward In his homily at Rome’s in silver urns by groups of cate- God and neighbor, he said. Basilica of St. John Lateran, the chumens, youths preparing for “A person without love is pope said Christ is the true living confirmation, the sick and dea- darkness inside,” he said. temple where God resides and CNS PHOTO/TONY GENTILE, REUTERS cons about to be ordained in the “As we approach the celebra- where “we meet God and adore Pope Benedict XVI washes the feet of a worshipper during the Mass of Diocese of Rome. tion of the Mass, we should ask him.” the Lord’s Supper at the Basilica of St. John in Lateran in Rome April 5. In his homily, the pope spoke ourselves if we are wearing this “His blood, the love of the one The pope washed and dried the feet of 12 men to commemorate Christ’s about the challenges of the priest- clothing of love. We ask the Lord who is both Son of God and true gesture of humility to his apostles the night before he died. hood. to drive all hostility from our man — one of us, that blood can “At times we inmost selves, save,” he said. would like to to remove any Pope Benedict explained at animal purify humanity, save pope. say to Jesus: sense of self- length the nature and origin of mankind, have power over Today, the new Pasch, Easter, Lord, your bur- sufficiency and the Passover celebration as God death?” the pope asked, quoting represents the effective sacrifice den is not at all “A person without love to dress us with commanded Moses in the Book the writings of St. John — Jesus’ giving of himself for light. On the the clothing of of Exodus, and the way Jesus and Chrysostom. humanity, Pope Benedict said. contrary, it is is darkness inside.” love,” he said. his disciples would have celebrat- The annual sacrifice of a lamb “Let us pray for help (that we) tremendously The pope ed this meal on the eve of his was a symbolic and “nostalgic not keep our life for ourselves, heavy in this POPE BENEDICT XVI began his hom- crucifixion. gesture,” the pope said, and it but we give it” to Jesus and help world,” the pope ily by citing a The Bible says the memorial signified the expectation and other people discover true life said. story by the feast of lamb and unleavened hope that someone would some- found only in him, said the pope. “But looking Russian writer bread was to be continued from day come to save mankind. Donations collected during the at the one who Leo Tolstoy, in generation to generation “as a Jesus would become the true Mass were earmarked for a med- brought everything, who person- which a king asked a shepherd perpetual institution,” the pope lamb of God who, as St. John the ical dispensary in Somalia run by ally experienced obedience, how God worked. The shepherd said. Baptist proclaimed, “takes away Caritas Somalia, the local affiliate weakness, pain and darkness, said they first had to exchange But “how can the blood of an the sin of the world,” said the of Caritas Internationalis, an then these complaints of ours clothes. fade away,” he said. When the king stood in the In administering the sacra- shepherd’s worn garments, the ments, the pope said, the priest shepherd said to him: “This is “no longer represents himself and what God does.” The pope said no longer expresses himself,” but the story is a useful allegory of speaks and acts for Christ. For how God became man and that reason, he said, priests must assumed the role of servant for continually configure themselves all people. to Christ, something that is sym-

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Hahn has been CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “From the common priesthood married for 28 years to his wife, of all the baptized, certain men are Kimberly, with whom he has six We receive holiness from God called to the ordained priesthood ... children, and the couple has co- in baptism, Cavadini explained. a call to continue personally, sacra- taught a course on marriage. Holiness is a property of the mentally, ecclesially, the Hahn’s talk drew heavily on divine that is given to us, not Incarnation.” Biblical references to marriage, something we earn — but it isn’t As for identity, the priest is and he observed that marriage is enough to simply accept that gift called to act in “personae Christi” seen throughout Scripture as a and do nothing. (in the person of Christ). Thus, “great good.” Marriage is a sym- “Our holiness is a call to holi- “Priesthood is about being; not bol of the love Christ has for the ness, to become what we are,” about doing,” he said. church and the love God has for Cavadini said, explaining that holi- Archbishop Dolan summed up his people. Marriage, then, is very ness is union with Christ that the mission of the priesthood in much like the divine covenant, he grows as we grow more in the imi- three words: word — to preach the said. tation of Christ, who showed his Gospel, sacrament — to sanctify The Hahns had married before love through his actions. and service — to act as “an icon of they both converted to PHOTOS BY ANN CAREY Most Catholics live the call to Christ,” a “glimpse,” a “hint” of Catholicism, and he said he knew Speaking about their own vocational callings were Sister Sara Butler, holiness through the lay vocation, Christ as our shepherd, “who came then that marriage was a covenant, left, Archbishop Timothy Dolan, center, and Aurelie Hagstrom, right. explained Aurelie Hagstrom, who not to be served, but to serve.” but he has since come to realize has served as an advisor to the Sister Sara Butler, who spoke that marriage is more than a U.S. Bishops’ Committee on the about the consecrated life, is the covenant, it’s a sacrament and a Laity. She reminded the students first American woman appointed vocation. that, “All of us in the body of by Pope John Paul II to the “The sacrament of matrimony Christ share in the mission Jesus International Theological doesn’t make holiness easy,” Hahn entrusted to the church.” We just Commission, and is author of the said. “It only makes it possible. all have different roles and min- new book, “The Catholic Apart from the sacrament, we’d be istries. Priesthood and Women: A Guide on our own, and we don’t have Catholics used to think that to the Teaching of the Church” what we need. God takes up for holiness was for the “spiritual ath- (Hillenbrand Books, 2007). what we lack, and he gives us all letes” like monks and nuns, she Sister Sara explained that we need through this covenant said, but “There are no third-class “Consecrated life is a radical form sacrament of marriage. citizens in the church.” It was of discipleship embraced in “By living out the marital “exciting and radical” for lay response to a special gift of grace.” covenant we make the Gospel Catholics to hear after Vatican II People who receive and take up believable. We make the word of that we are called to live a holy this vocation, she said, are given God come alive. We become liv- life in the secular world and partic- the grace to remind the rest of the ing signs of the consummation of a ipate in the church’s mission to baptized, and indeed the whole divine love affair, the passion of transform the world, she said. world, that we must strive for eter- which exceeds everything this Hagstrom explained that laity nal life; that God is worthy of the world has ever imagined and are empowered by the Holy Spirit gift of our entire lives; and that the more.” and the sacraments to live out the love of Jesus Christ can fulfill all The vocations program was mission of the church in daily life, the desires of the human heart. organized by Notre Dame’s Center in the family, in the neighborhood, While all Catholics are called to for Liturgy and the Notre Dame at work, in politics, indeed wher- walk in the footsteps of Jesus, Vocation Initiative (NDVision). ever they are. In fact, she said, Sister Sara said, not everyone is Various other Notre Dame depart- there are many places in the world called to consecrated life’s inti- ments and programs helped with mate companionship with Jesus. funding and are providing follow- that only the laity can reach. Theologian Scott Hahn, well-known teacher, writer and lecturer, shared “Your life might be the only The consecrated person imitates up sessions to help students Gospel some people may ever Jesus in a more radical way than explore the vocations they will his insights into the vocation of marriage with a near-capacity crowd of read,” she noted, urging the stu- the lay person and embraces choose in their quest for holiness. Notre Dame students. dents to have the courage and wis- celibacy “for the sake of the king- dom to live out this unique voca- dom.” tion of the laity. Sister Sara told the students The vocation to the priesthood some of the signs of the call to Journey for Christ was discussed by Archbishop consecrated life include having Dolan in a lively talk that radiated generous, high ideals, enjoying his love for his vocation. 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release of the edition in Malayalam, Pope names Vatican the language of Kerala state. secretary of state to Carmelite Father Mathew Thundathil, the editor of the new serve as chamberlain edition and director of Carmel International Publishing House, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope EWS RIEFS N B told Catholic News Service that the Benedict XVI has named Cardinal edition “is a recognition of the Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican secretary vibrancy of the faith here.” Father of state, to serve as the camerlengo, Thundathil has been in charge of the chamberlain of the Holy Roman CARDINAL GEORGE BLESSES EASTER BASKETS IN CHICAGO the English-language weekly edi- Church. While the pope is alive, the tion of L’Osservatore Romano for job is basically just a title. But when India since its launch in 2002. a pope dies, the chamberlain is Kerala, which has a population of charged with sealing the papal 31 million people, is the strongest apartments, chairing consultations Christian pocket in India with more about the papal funeral, making the than 6 million Christians — 4 mil- practical preparations for the con- lion of whom are Catholics. clave to elect the next pope, and chairing a committee of cardinals taking care of the temporal affairs Retired Episcopal of the church until a new pope is elected. Cardinal Bertone, whose bishop and wife return appointment was announced April to Catholic Church 4, succeeds Spanish Cardinal Eduardo Martinez Somalo, who ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) — Bishop turned 80 March 31 and conse- Daniel W. Herzog, recently retired quently is no longer eligible to enter Episcopal bishop of Albany, and his a conclave to elect a new pope. wife, Carol, have left the Episcopal Pope Benedict named Cardinal Church and re-entered full com- Bertone, 72, as the Vatican secre- munion with the Catholic Church. tary of state, in June 2006. The for- Both were raised as Catholics and mer archbishop of Genoa had joined the Episcopal Church as served as secretary of the adults. In a letter to his successor, Congregation for the Doctrine of Bishop William H. Love, Bishop the Faith when the future Pope Herzog said his decision was a Benedict was prefect of that con- result of the decision of the 2003 gregation. General Convention of the U.S. Episcopal Church to affirm the election and ordination of an open- Illinois Catholic leaders ly gay man, Bishop Gene criticize proposed HPV Robinson, as bishop of New CNS PHOTO/SANDY BERTOG, CATHOLIC NEW WORLD Hampshire. Referring to the tur- vaccination mandate Cardinal Francis E. George blesses Easter baskets at St. Ferdinand Parish in Chicago April moil that action caused in the church, he said, “That turmoil was ROMEOVILLE, Ill. (CNS) — 6. The blessing of baskets of food to be prepared for Easter dinner is a Polish custom. not merely external. It also caused a Catholic leaders in Illinois are lot of hidden tears.” In his view, he speaking out against proposed leg- Cardinal George, 70, was hospitalized after he suffered a broken femur when he slipped said, the power the convention islation that would require all girls and fell on holy water while blessing baskets. claimed in taking its action “negat- entering sixth grade in the state to ed any previous authority on which be vaccinated against the human I had relied. It caused me to engage papillomavirus, or HPV, saying the in a fresh examination of apostolic mandate could have an adverse capital crime to murder a judge or a Easter homily April 8 at the Church 29 the Human Cloning Prohibition teaching and authority.” moral impact on minors. Approved subpoenaed witness. The legisla- of the Holy Sepulcher. “It is imper- Act. Should the bill become law, by the U.S. Food and Drug tors narrowly failed, however, to ative that the initial oppression, the the United States would join 20 Administration in June 2006, the override Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s occupation and the refusal to recog- other nations with similar bans on Tsunami destruction vaccine, marketed as Gardasil, pro- veto of legislation that would make nize each other cease so that we can cloning. Five states have already tects against four HPV strains that it a capital offense to direct a killing set out resolutely on the road to enacted such a law. “The United raises fears of disease, are responsible for 70 percent of even if one does not personally par- peace.” The Latin-rite Patriarchate Nations has urged its member hunger in Solomon fatal cervical cancers and 90 per- ticipate in the murder. The House of of Jerusalem includes Israeli and nations to enact such bans to pre- cent of contagious sexually trans- Delegates voted 79-21 to override Palestinian Catholics. Patriarch serve human dignity and protect Islands mitted diseases, according to Curtis the veto, but the 40-member Senate Sabbah noted that Jews were cele- women’s health,” said a March 29 Allen, a spokesman for the federal voted for it 25-14, two votes short brating their festival of freedom statement by Deirdre McQuade, SYDNEY, Australia (CNS) — The Centers for Disease Control and of the two-thirds needed for a veto and wondered if Israel would director of planning and informa- earthquake and tsunami that struck Prevention. “The HPV vaccine can override. “No matter how heinous “some day ever have the courage to tion for the U.S. bishops’ pro-life the Solomon Islands have made be a responsible way to protect the crime, if society can protect celebrate Passover by giving free- secretariat. “The cloning agenda many fearful of widespread disease young women from the horror of itself without ending a human life, dom to the Palestinian people” as a poses a tremendous risk to women, and hunger among the coastal com- cervical cancer,” said the Catholic it should do so,” said Bishops way of fully recovering its own as it would require exploiting munities sheltered on high ground. Conference of Illinois, the public Francis X. DiLorenzo of Richmond complete freedom. countless women as egg factories,” Fresh-water tanks have spoiled, policy arm of the Catholic Church and Paul S. Loverde of Arlington in she added. “Women have died from increasing the risk of water-borne in state, in a statement on its Web a joint statement April 3. “Even as USCCB officials comment the hormonal manipulation diseases that could spread among site. “There is nothing wrong with states across our nation exhibit required for egg extraction. Others the thousands of people who lost the vaccine itself,” said Zach growing unease, restraint and on new stem-cell, have become seriously ill or lost their homes in the April 2 tsunami. Wichmann, associate director of the moratoria on the use of capital pun- their natural fertility at a young The Associated Press reported April Catholic conference. But mandat- ishment — 10 of 38 states in which cloning bills age.” 4 that aid workers already had it is lawful have suspended it — reported cases of diarrhea, which ing that young girls must receive WASHINGTON (CNS) — Virginians and their elected offi- they said could be a sign of more this particular vaccine might send Cardinal Justin Rigali of cials continue to apply the accelera- Vatican newspaper diseases to come. A series of violent the message that teenage sexual Philadelphia urged U.S. senators to tor to a system of punishment that aftershocks continued to rock the relationships and encounters are vote down a bill that would permit launches edition in kills to teach that killing is wrong,” region after the tsunami, which was acceptable, Wichmann said. the destruction of human embryos the bishops said. Catholic Indian triggered by a magnitude 8.1 under- “Parents should be able to decide” to obtain their stem cells. “The water earthquake. At least 28 peo- about allowing their minor children question is whether our technical stronghold ple were killed in the natural disas- to undergo the vaccination process, progress is guided by an equally Patriarch Sabbah says ters. The airport in the town of Gizo he added. advanced sense of the dignity of BANGALORE, India (CNS) — was not expected to reopen until spirit of Easter invites each and every human life, so our The first non-European language April 9. However, international aid technology becomes a servant to edition of the noted Vatican news- all to ‘new vision’ organizations mobilized medicine, Despite bishops’ urging, humanity and not our cruel master,” paper L’Osservatore Romano was food, shelter, water cans and bottled JERUSALEM (CNS) — The spirit Cardinal Rigali wrote in an April 4 launched in India’s Kerala state, Virginia legislators water to be sent to Gizo. Caritas of Easter invites all who live in the letter to the Senate as chairman of which is home to the highest voca- Australia launched an appeal for expand death penalty Holy Land and are responsible for the U.S. Conference of Catholic tion ratio — about one priest or nun funds to assist the humanitarian cri- “making peace and waging war” to Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life for every 70 Catholics — in the RICHMOND, Va. (CNS) — sis and reconstruction work. “have recourse to new criteria and Activities. The Senate was expect- world. “The faithful have a right to Despite a warning by Virginia’s Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. to a new vision,” said Latin ed to vote on the bill shortly after it know what the pope is telling the Catholic bishops that the state’s bishops’ international relief and Patriarch Michel Sabbah of returned from its Easter recess. On world. It is being realized here death penalty has spiraled “out of development agency, said that it Jerusalem. “Until now oppression a related front, Sens. Sam now,” said Major Archbishop control,” legislators voted over- would commit an initial $100,000 has bred violence, and violence has Brownback, R-Kan., and Mary Baselios Mar Cleemis, head of the whelmingly April 4 to override a for emergency relief. bred oppression,” he said in his Landrieu, D-La., introduced March Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, gubernatorial veto and make it a at an April 2 event marking the APRIL 15, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

Student Art Exhibition St. Pius X Parish opens at University of rich with Lenten Saint Francis activities ROUND THE IOCESE FORT WAYNE — The School of A D Creative Arts at the University of GRANGER — St. Pius X Parish Saint Francis is hosting its 31st religious education students have Annual Student Art Exhibition in had a myriad of opportunities to Weatherhead Gallery in the Rolland experience the grace of God ST. PIUS FIRST COMMUNICANT SIGNS BOOK Center. The exhibition will run through the many activities offered through April 27. The gallery hours this Lenten season. Second grade are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. catechists and parents worked hand to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 in hand with the first communicants p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. preparing for reception of the For more information contact the Eucharist. School of Creative Arts at (260) Parents attended sessions to 434-7591 or visit their Web site at update their understanding of the www.sf.edu/art. theology of the sacrament of the Eucharist while their children Holy Cross Village hosts learned the themes during their own age-appropriate classes. The class senior health, fitness fair enjoyed a retreat, Jesus Day, where NOTRE DAME — Area residents they participated at stations that can take advantage of free health offered teachings on Scripture and screenings and valuable wellness the Eucharist. Additionally, the first information at Holy Cross Village’s communicants learn about St. Pius second annual senior health and fit- X, their parish patron saint, who is ness fair on Wednesday, April 25, known as the saint of the Eucharist. from 9 a.m. to noon. at its commu- In the two-year preparation for nity, 54515 State Road 933 North confirmation, religious education (on the campus of Holy Cross students had the opportunity to par- College), in Notre Dame. ticipate in a day retreat, Our In addition to having local Journey Continues, where stations organizations that promote health were offered on each of the gifts of and wellness in attendance, blood the Holy Spirit. The students expe- pressure screenings, body fat and rienced reconciliation, reflected on body mass index testing, hearing Jesus in the modern world and par- screenings, blood sugar checks and ticipated in a question and answer PROVIDED BY MICHELLE ARTUSI, ST. PIUS X, GRANGER balance and posture tests will also session concerning the faith. Lorenzo Battigelli signs the “Book of Enrollment” for first Communion at St. Pius X be available. Another activity offered was Also, as part of the health fair, Mary Molnar and daughter Parish in Granger during the religious education department’s Lenten activities. Holy Cross Village will sponsor a Melissa’s visit to the second and blood drive for the South Bend fifth grade classes with a talk on Medical Foundation. Refreshments deceased son Eric and his Lenten available for purchase. be used for general operating costs. program and after school care. will be served. promises. Donations are taken each Returning by popular demand is Ticket price is $10 and can be St. Jude hopes to have registra- For more information, contact year in Eric’s name for St. Vincent Mark Booth’s “Take Flight!” purchased by calling A.S.K. tion packets for new families and Holy Cross Village at (574) 287- de Paul Society. This year nearly wildlife educational program, Ministries Health Clinic at (260) information about summer pro- 1838. 300 pairs of socks were collected at which allows people to see vul- 744-9540 or may be purchased at grams for all students, regardless of St. Pius X for Eric’s Promise. tures, owls, hawks and other birds the door the night of the event. whether they are enrolled in the USF, St. Therese, St. Louis St. Pius X fourth, fifth and sixth of prey up close. Started in 1997 by a small group school. grade students met with friends at New this year is The of dedicated volunteers to address St. Jude School is located on host Focus on Health St. Adalbert Parish to pray the Troubadours of Divine Bliss, an the growing demand for quality Hildebrand Street on South Bend’s FORT WAYNE — The School of Stations of the Cross in English and eclectic folk duo from Kentucky. health care among the indigent pop- south side. For more information, Health Sciences of the University Spanish. Following stations, the Their unique performance is enter- ulation, A.S.K. Ministries has please contact Principal Stephen of Saint Francis will host Focus on group participated in a Lenten cross taining for the entire family. grown to serve over 500 patients Donndelinger at (574) 291-3820 or Health, Friday, April 20, from 8 project followed by refreshments Activities are scheduled each month through its regular and go to www.stjudeschool.net. a.m. to noon in the Hutzell Athletic and fellowship. throughout the day. Visitors will be specialized care clinics. Numerous Center. And St. Pius X first and seventh able to take a guided tour of the health professionals donate their Huntington County Students, staff and faculty vol- grade religious education students straw bale house, attend organic time and effort to provide medical unteers from all healthcare pro- kept with a parish Lenten tradition and biodynamic gardening presen- examinations and screenings to Right to Life holds grams will collaborate with com- by gathering supplies and candy to tations, see spinning and weaving children and adults. carnation sale munity health care professionals in fill Easter baskets for St. Margaret’s demonstrations, and visit the herd providing free health checks. The House, a women’s day care center. of 50 alpacas and learn what makes HUNTINGTON — Huntington St. Jude Catholic School event also includes information The students collected supplies to them vital to the Sisters of County Right to Life (RTL) will booths from the community and fill over 300 eggs for the children Providence organic farm. holds open house hold its 29th annual Mother’s Day and offer baskets and toiletries for carnation sale, May 11, 12 and 13. student poster presentations with Also available are hikes along a SOUTH BEND — Administrators the women at the center. Long-stemmed carnations, cor- health and wellness information nature trail, a leisurely ride around and staff at St. Jude Catholic School sages and vases will be sold Friday available. This community health the grounds on a horse-drawn trol- invite the public to an open house 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the RTL office fair offers free health checks that Sisters of Providence, ley, tours of the Sisters of on Sunday, April 15, from 1-3 p.m. only, located at 34 East Washington include height, weight, blood pres- Providence biomass program, and School board members will be White Violet Center host St. Saturday sales will be 10 a.m. to sure, vision, balance and osteoporo- an informational display on hybrid on hand to provide tours of the 7 p.m. at the RTL office, J.C. sis screening. ninth annual Earth Day cars. Numerous exhibitors are facility and answer questions. Penney, Etna Avenue Huggy Bear, A fasting blood chemistry test expected to provide educational “We’re excited about the oppor- festival April 21 Dollar General, Walgreens Drug with cardiac profile will be avail- and informational displays. tunities available to our students at Store, Kmart and Walmart. able for $27. The hemogram will SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS For information, contact St. Jude,” said Stephen Long-stemmed carnations and also be available for $7. For infor- — Alpacas, raptors, music, a horse- Candace Hack at [email protected] Donndelinger, St. Jude School prin- corsages will also be sold at mation contact Beth Shutt at (260) drawn trolley ride, straw bale house or at (812) 535-2935. For a schedule cipal. “We want to share our vision Saturday and Sunday Masses at St. 434-7602. tours and plenty of activities for all of presentation times, and the most and potential with current and Joseph, St. Mary and Ss. Peter and St. Therese Church and St. ages highlight the schedule for the up-to-date information visit prospective families.” Paul Catholic Churches. Carnations Louis Besancon will also be Focus ninth annual Earth Day celebration www.whiteviolet.org. St. Jude School offers K-8 stu- will be available for students at on Health sites. Saturday, April 21, at Saint Mary- dents a faith-based education with Huntington Catholic Middle and St. Therese Church, 2304 Lower of-the-Woods, hosted by the White A.S.K. Ministries Health high academic standards. St. Jude Primary Buildings. Prices are $1 Huntington Rd., Fort Wayne, will Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a students consistently rank higher Clinic to hold fundraiser each for long-stemmed carnations, host Focus on Health on ministry of the Sisters of than state averages on standardized $2 and up for corsages with vases Wednesday, April 18, from 7:30 Providence. FORT WAYNE — A.S.K. test results. starting at $3. a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the Ministries Health Clinic is holding In addition to core academics, Corsages, vases and large quan- St. Louis Besancon, 15535 public. However, there will be an a concert on Saturday, April 21, St. Jude School offers music, band, tities can be ordered in advance by Lincoln Highway East, New opportunity for a freewill donation from 8 p.m. to midnight, at the art, technology and physical educa- calling the RTL office at (260) 356- Haven, will host Focus on Health at the gates. Activity begins at 11 American Legion 499, 830 Hillegas tion. Students in grades 5-8 are 5933, weekdays 2:30-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, from 8 a.m. a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. Rd., Fort Wayne, featuring the Junk invited to participate in athletic pro- (closed Wednesdays). All proceeds to noon. For more information Food from local chefs is available, Yard Band. A silent auction will grams offered in the Inter-City benefit pro-life efforts in about the St. Therese and St. Louis and plenty of bakery items prepared also be held during the event. Catholic League (ICCL). Other Huntington County. sites, call (260) 481-4864. by Sisters of Providence will be Proceeds from this fund raiser will conveniences include the hot lunch 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 15, 2007 Bill to jump-start funding for moral stem-cell source passes Indiana House

in the cancer unit at Bloomington come from embryos, but Father cers of the blood, such as BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER Hospital said she’s always had an Tadeusz Pacholczyk, a leading Umbilical cord blood is leukemias and lymphomas. interest in health issues and as a national stem-cell expert, told one of three sources for Sen. Patricia Miller (R- INDIANAPOLIS — A bill to cancer nurse she’s had a particular Indiana legislators in 2005 that Indianapolis) who chairs the jump-start public funding for interest in stem-cell research and stem cells can be taken from the blood-forming cells Senate Health Committee and is umbilical cord blood donations, a the promise it offers cancer victims. umbilical cords, the placenta, expected to chair the Health moral source for stem cells, passed She became interested in start- amniotic fluid, adult tissues and used in transplants. The Finance Commission this year the Indiana House 97-1 and has ing a public cord blood bank pro- organs such as bone marrow, fat other two sources are bone said, “There are two reasons for nearly cleared the Senate. gram in Indiana when a friend from liposuction, regions of the this bill: to use the cord blood for House Bill 1348 authored by from church wanted to make a nose and even cadavers up to 20 marrow and peripheral research and if there is enough Rep. Peggy Welch (D- cord blood donation, but her friend hours after death. (circulating) blood. The blood left over it can be used nor- Bloomington) lays a foundation learned there was no way to make There are four categories of mally as blood is used. Indiana’s for a public umbilical cord blood a public donation. stem cells: 1) embryonic stem first cord blood transplant on the cutting edge on this issue. bank program. Rep. Welch said that private cells; 2) embryonic germ cells; 3) was done in 1988. Cord Clearly, cord blood stem cells are a The measure would do two donations of umbilical cord blood umbilical cord stem cells; 4) adult moral, noncontroversial route to a things. It would authorize the can be made for about $1,000 plus stem cells. Father Pacholczyk says blood plays an important source of stem cells,” said the Family and Social Services an annual storage fee $100, but that since embryonic germ cells role in transplant today. Indianapolis lawmaker. “It’s excit- Administration (FSSA) to apply there is no provision for public can come from miscarriages where ing to see a lot of people interested for a Medicaid waiver from the donation. no deliberate interruption of preg- Doctors are still learning in the cord blood issue. They range federal government to reimburse “What’s really exciting about nancy occurs, three of the four cat- about the ways cord blood from I.U. Medical Center, Clarian doctors who collect cord blood this bill is the discussion that has egories (2, 3 and 4) are potentially Hospital, to biotechnology compa- from Medicaid recipients upon the been created,” said Rep. Welch. morally acceptable and the church transplants are similar to nies, and research companies.” birth of a newborn. It would “Hospitals, doctors, researchers vigorously encourages research in and different from marrow Julie Halbig, an associate at require FSSA to make an oral and corporate people are now talk- these areas. Hall Render Killilan Heath Lyman, report to the Health Finance ing about the possibility of creat- Umbilical cord blood is a rich or peripheral blood trans- who represents the Indiana Commission on progress in devel- ing a public cord blood bank,” said source for stem cells and a moral, plants. Umbilical cord Hospital and Health Association oping a statewide cord blood col- Rep. Welch. “Indiana is a leader in non-controversial option, which said, “This bill is the first step for lection program prior to the 2008 cancer research and life science, can be used for bone marrow blood is collected from the Indiana to begin looking at ways legislative session. and has as a real potential to transplants. umbilical cord and placen- to develop a statewide cord blood Half of all births in Indiana are become a global leader in cord Private and public umbilical program. The goal with this bill births to Medicaid recipients. blood too,” said Rep. Welch. cord blood banks have proven ta after a baby is born. eventually will be to raise the Rep. Welch, a practicing nurse Many believe stem cells only invaluable to the medical commu- This blood is rich in blood- awareness that cord blood banking is available to expectant mothers.” Catholic Charities forming cells. The donated Since HB 1348 was amended in cord blood is tested, the Senate, it will go back to the House for a concurrence. For WIN $25,000! frozen and stored at a cord example, if a House bill is amended blood bank for future use. in the Senate, the bill’s author must 2nd Prize $5,000 • 3-7th Prizes $1,000 • 8-12th Prizes $500 agree with the amendments in order The stored cord blood is for the bill to move to the governor. If the author doesn’t agree or dis- To purchase a ticket by phone, or to ask any questions, please call: called a cord blood unit. sents on the amendments, the bill CATHOLIC CHARITIES goes to a conference committee of 1817 Miami Street - South Bend - 574-234-3111 or 1-800-686-3112 — Source: National four legislators who will reconcile RAFFLE differences in the bill. The price of a ticket is $50.00. Marrow Donor Program Rep. 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Sponsored by: Queen of Peace Ministries, Box 761, Notre Dame, IN 46556 Phone: (574) 288-8777 Web site: www.QueenofPeaceMinistries.com e-mail: [email protected] 10 ANNIVERSARY APRIL 15, 2007 BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY —LEA Diocesan vicars talk about their roles, bishop

One of the challenges schools. BY TIM JOHNSON AND KAY COZAD was “Msgr. Lester and I Father Mark Gurtner: Father Schulte also mentions worked with bishop on a lot retreats. “I think the bishop has FORT WAYNE — Father Robert Schulte, Msgr. James of the pedophilia cases that Bishop put diocese on ‘solid ground’ done a lot initiating young adult Wolf and Msgr. J. William Lester share a special bond came up,” Msgr. Wolf says. retreats. ... Those retreats are great with Bishop John M. D’Arcy. Father Schulte, the current A personal honor for him BY DON CLEMMER experiences for them,” he says. diocesan vicar general, and his predecessor, Msgr. James was being named a monsi- Teen retreats and parish mis- Wolf, who is now the pastor of Sacred gnor, FORT WAYNE — “I think sions are other highlights. “I think Heart Parish, Warsaw, and Msgr. Lester, although he Bishop D’Arcy’s legacy for there is a real spiritual renewal in vicar of retired clergy and administrator added our diocese can be summed our diocese,” Father Schulte adds. of St. Therese Parish in Fort Wayne, are quickly up in one phrase: solid “I think he has been very good all aware of the day-to-day operations of that all the ground. Bishop has made for our diocese a very stable factor the diocese. priests of our diocese solid theologi- for some time,” and mentioned the The vicar general works with the gen- the diocese cally, spiritually and finan- constancy and consistency that the eral affairs of the diocese and serves as a deserve cially,” says Father Mark bishop implemented in the litur- liaison between the priests, parishes and such honor. Gurtner, pastor of Our Lady gies celebrated from parish to the bishop as well as rector of the cathe- Of of Good Hope Parish, Fort parish. Bishop D’Arcy helped dral. The bishop is the pastor of the Bishop Wayne. clarify the liturgical confusion cathedral, but the rector handles the day- D’Arcy’s He adds that Bishop D’Arcy is really the only from the late 1970s and early to-day affairs of the parish. pastoral bishop he has known, as Father Gurtner was in his 1980s and brought some end to Father Schulte summarizes the duties style, Msgr. early teens when Bishop D’Arcy arrived. the inconsistency in the celebra- as “usually anything the bishop asks me Wolf says, “Bishop D’Arcy, of course, accepted me to the tion of the Mass from parish to to do.” “The bish- seminary, and throughout my seminary time he parish. All have served the bishop at a point op is very offered formation for the priesthood through indi- Father Schulte says that the in diocesan history with special chal- hands on. vidual meetings with him and also meetings togeth- bishop has been responsive to the lenges and highlights. MSGR. J. WILLIAM LESTER He’s very er with other seminarians,” Father Gurtner recalls, needs of the clergy and the peo- With a 25-year background in educa- meticulous noting that his top priority of knowing all the semi- ple. “I think everybody is aware in tion and 10 years as superintendent, about narians personally sets him apart from some other the last five years of his dealing Msgr. Lester was top things. He bishops. with difficult situations of unac- choice for superintend- wants to be involved ... As a “I am consistently struck by bishop’s sincerity in ceptable and irresponsible behav- ent of Catholic Schools pastor he’s concerned about his pastoral ministry. There is no duplicity about ior of a few of the clergy,” he with the bishop’s arrival the people, their relationship him. Some may disagree with a decision that he says. in 1985. With his one- with God and help (the peo- makes here and there, but no one can ever question And Msgr. Wolf comments on year appointment, Msgr. ple), through the parishes, to his motivation in making any particular decision. the positive working relationship Lester was commis- come closer to God.” His motivation has always been what he feels is Bishop D’Arcy has with the sioned in the search for Father Schulte, the vicar best for the flock entrusted to his care, what will University of Notre Dame, the a permanent superin- general since September of best lead the flock closer to Christ. Holy Cross priests and the dioce- tendent. 2000, what he calls his “mil- “Also, one cannot help but be struck by bishop’s san priests. During that time lennial gift,” finds his fourth steadfastness. Over the years, he has consistently Of the number of ways the Bishop D’Arcy also assignment in his priesthood taught and fought for what the church teaches. He bishop has worked to better the asked him to administer enjoyable. The founding has offered us the teaching of Christ without fear of diocese, Msgr. Lester remarks on St. Aloysius in Yoder. pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann criticism or suffering.” the Annual Bishop’s Appeal that As Msgr. Lester worked Seton, he spent 12 1/2 years “reformed and reshaped the finan- more closely with the of his priesthood at the cial structure of the diocese.” bishop, he soon realized southwest Allen County parish and celebrated his 25th “He has solidified the diocese and gave purpose and how involved with the anniversary there. meaning to the good advice he generates from the people area people he was. FATHER ROBERT SCHULTE Nevertheless, Father Schulte says, “There are chal- of the diocese,” Msgr. Lester adds. “He’s very oriented lenges in every assignment, and I’ve enjoyed every Father Schulte’s favorite memory “was having pasta to the people who work assignment I’ve had.” with bishop at the outdoor restaurants on the streets of for him,” Msgr. Lester Bishop D’Arcy, whenever possible, meets with the Rome last October — just a good time together in the says. “He knows everyone personally. He grasps the cathedral priests for dinner. This gives Father Schulte and Eternal City.” Father Schulte, Msgr. Wolf and Msgr. whole picture of the diocese and knows everybody down Bishop D’Arcy an opportunity to talk and sometimes Lester were some of the priests who joined Bishop to the ordinary. He’s a hands-on guy!” catch up on administrative matters. D’Arcy with a diocesan pilgrimage group to Mother Msgr. Lester says he appreciates what “Bishop D’Arcy likes to be with Theodore Guérin’s canonization. he considers “the key idea from the bish- priests, and he likes to be with lay people op,” namely, that all diocesan offices, as well,” Father Schulte says. “He’s a which have increased under the tutelage very people-oriented person. Our rela- of Bishop D’Arcy, are commissioned tionship is business as well as friends.” Msgr. William Faber: with the job of serving the parishes rather As a pastor, Bishop D’Arcy “is very than running them. concerned for people. He’s a good listen- ‘They’re all thank you’s’ Msgr. Wolf was asked three times to er. I would describe him as pastorally “He’s very, very con- be co-vicar general with Msgr. J. William very stable, consistent, very honest and cerned about everything. Lester. “Finally (the bishop) asked the very fair. ... I find him easy to work with His coverage of the dio- fourth time. ‘Well do it for a year and see because of those qualities,” Father cese in every kind of way if you like it,’” Msgr. Wolf recalls Bishop Schulte says. at all has been beyond D’Arcy saying. “I remember saying A significant project for Father belief. ... I’ve written something to him after the year was up, Schulte is coordinating the foreign priests probably 20 letters to the and (the bishop) said, ‘I don’t remember who serve in the diocese. He has also bishop in the last couple that.’” worked on a committee discussing the of years, and they’re all Msgr. Wolf held the office for 15 consolidation of parishes, personnel thank-you’s.” — Msgr. years. He worked with the different issues and trying “to make sure you have William Faber, senior diocesan departments that he and Msgr. MSGR. JAMES WOLF a priest for every parish. It’s not an easy priest of the Diocese of Lester were asked to oversee. He was task,” he says. Fort Wayne-South Bend. involved with the restoration of the When looking at accomplishments of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, the Jubilee of Bishop D’Arcy, Father Schulte highlights the initiatives of 2000 celebration and investigated the expansion of the the Jubilee 2000 year, the current Sesquicentennial Jubilee chancery offices to what would become the Archbishop Year, which includes updating and publishing the history Noll Catholic Center. of the diocese and promoting Catholic identity in the APRIL 15, 2007 ANNIVERSARY 11 ADER, ROLE MODEL

Father Schooler: He puts the diocese first

BY DON CLEMMER University of Notre Dame chair of the theology department, John Cavadini, meets Pope Benedict XVI with Bishop D’Arcy in October of GRANGER — Father Bill 2006. Schooler was pastor of St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Columbia City when Bishop John M. D’Arcy Notre Dame Theology came in 1985. The parish Bishop’s man at St. Matthew’s — was building a new Father Heintz church building at the Department Chair says time, and when Bishop D’Arcy came to the dedi- BY DON CLEMMER cation, he asked Father Schooler if he would be ‘thank you Bishop D’Arcy’ willing to head a committee to come up with a SOUTH BEND — “I formula for supporting the diocese. first met Bishop D’Arcy BY JOHN CAVADINI said to be at the head of the people After conducting numerous interviews, the when I was a senior at whom they govern.” (“Lumen committee recommended the formation of the Marian High School. Gentium” 27). The power dynamic Annual Bishop’s Appeal, which Bishop D’Arcy Ironically, as a member NOTRE DAME — I teach in the seemed hardly promising for “dia- accepted. of the National Honor Department of Theology at the logue” between the governing and Twenty-two years later, Father Schooler Society, I served as a University of Notre Dame. the governed. reflects on his experiences of the bishop. greeter at St. Matthew Currently I have the privilege of If I had bothered to read a little “I ... have always been struck by his care and Cathedral when he pre- also serving as its chair, and I am farther in “Lumen Gentium,” I concern for the diocese. This diocese is first, and sented his credentials to surrounded by so many edifying would also have noticed the fol- there is no doubt about that.” the consulters on April 30, 1985,” recalls Father examples of the excellence in lowing passage: Michael Heintz of his relationship with Bishop teaching and in scholarship that we “A bishop should keep before John M. D’Arcy that has spanned the last 22 hope as a department to promote his eyes the example of the Good years and brought him back to St. Matthew that sometimes I feel that I have Shepherd who came not to be Cathedral, where he now serves as rector. hardly any work to do. Such is the served, but to serve (see Mt 20.28; Even by that first encounter at the door, the power of inspiring example, and Mk 10.45) and to lay down his life young Michael Heintz was already in the process gratitude’s only adequate response for his sheep (see Jn 10.11). Taken of applying to the seminary, and in the years lead- is an increased dedication to serv- from among human beings and ing up to his ordination, he would become ice. subject to weakness himself, he involved in various diocesan projects at the urg- When I became chairperson 10 can sympathize with those who are ing of Bishop D’Arcy. This personal involvement, years ago, I was aware of these ignorant and erring (see Heb 5.1- according to Father Heintz, is reflective of Bishop examples of excellence in teaching 2). He should not refuse to listen From a priest-historian’s perspective D’Arcy’s approach to the diocese. and theological scholarship that to his subjects whose welfare he “I am always amazed at how many people surrounded me, and that was promotes as of his very own chil- BY DON CLEMMER throughout the diocese he knows by name. That is daunting enough. But I had never, dren and whom he urges to collab- only possible when one has the level of engage- in all my life, including my years orate readily with him. (“Lumen FORT WAYNE — Not ment and concern that he does,” he notes. as a theologian, spoken to or even Gentium,” 27). only is Father William This engagement also extends to Bishop met a bishop. I did know, however, “The greater must become like Hodde a history buff, his D’Arcy’s relationship with the Catholic colleges that John Paul II’s Apostolic the lesser, and the leader as the nearly 55 years as a priest and universities of the diocese, especially Notre Constitution “Ex Corde Ecclesia,” servant,” the text further insisted. give him a firsthand per- Dame, Heintz adds. (“From the Heart of the Church’’), Perhaps it was just as well that I spective of four bishops “He has avoided the kind of adversarial rela- called for “close personal and pas- had not read that far, because and how Bishop John M. tionship we have seen elsewhere in the country, toral relationships between univer- unless you actually see this in D’Arcy fits into the and prefers to get to know the administration, in sity and church authorities, charac- action, you are inclined to think it greater history of the particular the theology department, and work with terized by mutual trust, close and is the sort of rhetoric most people Diocese of Fort Wayne- them for the good of the university and the consistent cooperation and contin- in authority read and forget about. South Bend. church. ... His friendship with John Cavadini, uing dialogue.” (“Ex Corde But one of the greatest privi- “In these 22 years, he’s faced a lot of chal- their level of mutual trust and respect, and their Ecclesia,” 23). “Ex Corde leges I received when appointed lenges,” Father Hodde first notes, listing issues work together is, I believe, the model for the rela- Ecclesia” also insisted, even more chairperson, and one I did not from the financial crisis of the diocese in the tionship between bishops and the universities in pointedly, that, “because of their expect, was the opportunity to see 1980s to the abuse crisis that faced the whole their dioceses.” interrelated roles, dialogue these words come alive, and to church in 2002. between bishops and theologians have them vividly etched in my Of the latter, Father Hodde says, “Certainly, is essential.” (“Ex Corde mind by a living embodiment of we have been blessed compared to some other Ecclesia,” 29). them. dioceses with all the initiatives he has taken to Bishops seemed to me to be Bishop John M. D’Arcy called solve a problem before it becomes really danger- distant authoritarian figures who my office and invited me to lunch ous.” held themselves aloof from contact the first semester I served as chair. The other significant challenges of the last 22 with laypersons except for an At lunch, among other things, he years, Father Hodde adds, have come primarily in occasional request for financial gave me his contact information the areas of the church’s teachings. assistance, but even that request and told me I could call him at any “In defense of our faith and of evangelization would be made in a letter, read at time, even at home, if I needed to and teaching it, our bishop has certainly done all Masses, and not in person. talk to him. marvelously.” How would I, as a layperson, ever I was so shocked by that at the This is best evidenced, he says, in the Catholic be able to convince any bishop to time that I forgot even to say Schools Office, the Office of Catechesis and ini- enter into such dialogue? Probably “thank you” for extending such a tiatives for promoting vocations to the priesthood, it would be better just to avoid the courtesy — though I tried to look just a few reasons that the diocese should be whole idea, since in any event it cool as ever, as though, of course, thankful to have had Bishop D’Arcy for the past seemed like a recipe for a very it was the most normal thing in the 22 years. lopsided relationship. After all, world for a bishop to invite me to according to Vatican II, bishops contact him at home and that I was have the office of teaching, sancti- used to it. fying and governing, and, with In point of fact, I was an undis- respect to the latter, “bishops exer- tinguished scholar with zero cise a power which they possess in their own right and are most truly THANKS, PAGE 12 12 ANNIVERSARY APRIL 15, 2007 Campus-young adult ministry, flourishes with the encouragement of Bishop John M. D’Arcy

FORT WAYNE — Linda Furge is Furge: Before bishop arrived, ministry of relationships. College ment to them. In recognition of direction. The latest example is the director of Young Adult and campus ministry consisted of student and parish young adult this commitment, bishop was with our fast-growing Hispanic Campus Ministry for the Diocese Father Larry Kramer, a roving groups are the foundation of our named “Outstanding Campus population, the large majority of of Fort Wayne-South Bend. She campus minister, and one Holy very successful young adult Ministry Bishop” by the largest which is under the age of 40 years. also coordinated the diocesan Cross sister in South Bend. In retreat, our service component, and national campus ministry organiza- This year bishop approved the hir- events of the Great Jubilee 2000 1985, the newly commissioned everything else we offer. We also tion for his dedicated efforts with ing of two full-time diocesan per- and the current diocesan 150th campus ministry office started establish and maintain cordial rela- college students and young adults. sons to work with Hispanic teens Anniversary Jubilee Year. Under with one campus minister at tionships with college and univer- They love his presence at and and young adults. We are already Bishop John M. D’Arcy’s leader- Indiana-Purdue Universities at Fort sity faculty and staff and work eagerly look forward to his arrival reaping the benefits of this sup- ship, young adult ministry has Wayne (IPFW) and another at with parishes in fostering parish at the annual Bishop’s Retreat. The portive decision. grown and flourished. Today’s Indiana University-South Bend young adult ministry. personal rapport between bishop Today’s Catholic: Tell us about the Catholic interviewed Furge about (IUSB). As bishop often says, campus- and the young adults is strong and Jubilee 2000, Our Lady of the ministry and Bishop D’Arcy’s Shortly thereafter, realizing the young adult ministry is a mission- heartfelt on both sides. Guadalupe Church and Diocesan influence. huge parish young adult popula- ary, evangelizing activity one in Today’s Catholic: This refers to Shrine and the Sesquicentennial Today’s Catholic: Linda, you have tion in the diocese, we requested which we “plant seeds.” We bishop as pastor, as priest. How is Jubilee. How have you worked worked with Bishop D’Arcy as the bishop to add young adults (18-40 demonstrate to young adults that bishop’s pastoral concern reflected with bishop on these projects? director of the Office of Campus years) to our ministry efforts. At Christ, though the church, is with the young people? How does What was your role? and Young Adult Ministry, and as the same time, bishop accepted the always there for them — even if he interact with them? Furge: As coordinator of these coordinator for the Great Jubilee full-time pastors-co-directors’ rec- they choose not to be present in Furge: Bishop has a wonderful events and projects, my relation- of 2000 and now of the ommendation that I be appointed the church at this particular time in talent for explaining church teach- ship with bishop has always been Sesquicentennial Jubilee. How and director to allow them to return to their lives. ings in a way that is both under- one of collaboration and trust. In when did you come to know parish ministry. In addition, the various World standable and relevant. He is very each event or project, bishop’s Bishop D’Arcy? As our relationship with the Youth Days have served as build- comfortable with the challenging, devotion to the people of the Furge: Shortly after his arrival in colleges and parishes grew over ing blocks for our office, especial- searching questions that young Diocese of Fort Wayne-South our diocese, bishop commissioned the years, we gradually added nec- ly WYD in Denver. Denver WYD adults have, and they appreciate Bend is clearly evident, and his a study of campus ministry across essary staff so that today we have was instrumental in the develop- his honesty and integrity. His vision and purpose is always to the diocese. A recommendation of a director, an office assistant and ment of the U.S. bishops’ pastoral extensive background with young serve and support both the people the study was formation of an two full-time campus-young adult statement on young adult ministry: adults, both in Boston and this dio- of God in their personal journeys Office of Campus Ministry. My ministers at each end of the dio- “Sons and Daughters of the cese, allows bishop to interact with of spiritual growth and the local pastor at that time, Father Bill cese, serving area college students Light.” This document, along with them in a very personal and mean- church’s journey as a pilgrim peo- Schooler, was appointed co-direc- and parish young adults. campus ministry’s, “Empowered ingful way. ple. I thoroughly enjoy working tor of the new office, and he asked Today’s Catholic: What do you see by the Spirit,” provides guidelines Today’s Catholic: How has bishop with and for him. me to join the team to develop as the major building blocks with- for our ministry. offered support and direction to Today’s Catholic: One hundred campus ministry at the eight non- in the Office of Campus and Today’s Catholic: Please comment your office? years from now, how do you think Catholic colleges and universities Young Adult Ministry? on the relationship bishop has with Furge: Bishop backs our efforts people will look back at the in our diocese ... and so it began. Furge: Campus-young adult the young people of our diocese? completely. In each instance where “Bishop D’Arcy Years” of the dio- Today’s Catholic: Give us a brief ministry’s primary building block Furge: The young adults are there is a demonstrated need, he cese? history of how your department is, without a doubt, its dedicated most appreciative of Bishop has offered his fullest support: in Furge: As one of the “golden has grown. staff because this is primarily a D’Arcy’s long-standing commit- terms of trust, of resources and of ages” of the diocese.

place” (“Lumen Gentium,” 25), then this living example of servant leadership taught me more about Notre Dame theology professors THANKS Gospel values and how to live CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 them than any mere reading of a text ever could have. enjoy relationship with Bishop D’Arcy And if part of the “sanctifying” administrative experience and office of the bishop is to “exercise Professor Margaret Pfeil D’Arcy’s South Bend office a bit 2003. In fact, I think my son, who even less understanding of how to a powerful influence for good on apprehensive. Much to my sur- was then a senior at Saint Joseph’s wield any kind of authority. But those over whom they are placed,” I came to know Bishop D’Arcy prise, he began by asking about High School met him first at a Bishop D’Arcy, who was the and in so doing, to “sanctify the in January 2006. In anticipation of my background, how I came to the Mass at the school. When I first “greater,” in fact became “like the faithful” (“Lumen Gentium,” 26), an apostolic visit to Moreau vocation of theology, and the con- met the bishop, I remember him lesser,” and treated me as though then not only myself but the whole Seminary that included interviews nections that I see between my telling me that he had met my son. my opinions were important, my diocese has been “sanctified” by of members of our theology academic work as a theologian and That made a very big impression on input desirable, and my welfare his example, that of someone who department, I realized that I need- my life as a member of the me because he revealed how much and that of all the colleagues I rep- has never given the impression ed to talk with the bishop about Catholic Worker Community. he thinks about the whole family. resented something he wanted to that serving us was an imposition “Ex Corde Ecclesiae.” I found that he listened carefully He often asks me, whenever I see “promote,” in ready collaboration, on his precious time on his way to I have interpreted this text as a and shared my concerns about him, how my sons are doing. That and he made it clear that without a higher post, but that he had time positive vision of the relationship focusing on the mandatum solely is the sign of a true pastor. imposing himself, he was ready to to “listen,” and to “urge towards between Catholic institutions of as a juridical requirement while I teach in the theology depart- talk whenever it seemed necessary collaboration,” to serve as the higher education and the church, neglecting the more fundamental ment at Notre Dame. This means I or beneficial. Good Shepherd who is willing not one that fosters both academic moral and human task of cultivat- am responsible for courses in both I felt that I was “being served,” merely to lay down his life — freedom and ecclesial witness. ing a dialogical relationship our bachelor’s and doctorate pro- and not myself “serving.” Like which sometimes seems easier Unfortunately, when I taught at between bishops and theologians. grams. Of course, alongside of this another great man I have come to than listening — but to listen, and another Catholic university previ- By the end of that conversation, comes the expectation of a strong admire over the years, Father Ted talk and engage in a “dialogue” ously, the local ordinary of that it became apparent that we had research program. Hesburgh, CSC, Bishop D’Arcy, which, like the case of the Lord region had adopted a particularly just embarked upon such a rela- The bishop is very active in the when we talked, made me feel as Jesus, never compromised, but narrow interpretation of “Ex Corde tionship. Most importantly, I left department. He knows many of our though he were taking up my busy actually enhanced, his authority. At Ecclesiae,” focusing rather aggres- convinced of his respect for con- faculty by name and comes to our time instead of making me feel the end of 10 years of “ongoing sively on the section pertaining to science and also of the possibility graduation luncheon every year to what was actually more true, that I and continuing dialogue,” I feel the mandatum. of legitimate disagreement. meet the students. He takes a great was taking up a lot of his very pre- not only “served,” but also taught As a theologian, I noted that While bishops across the coun- interest in how the department has cious time and could I hurry up and sanctified, another daunting decisions of conscience cannot be try have pursued a variety of meth- grown over the years and become and summarize more briefly. example of excellence for which I coerced, and I suggested to him that ods in implementing “Ex Corde more and more involved in both the The oddest thing about this is can only respond with the renewed he attempt to cultivate meaningful Ecclesiae,” I believe that Bishop local church but also the national that it did not detract in the least dedication to my own service relationships with the theologians in D’Arcy’s openness to dialogical church and the various organiza- from the authority he carried in which is the only proper response, his archdiocese, an approach that relationship and respect for the tions that serve the bishops. virtue of his office, and in fact, it as I noted above, of true and would better serve the ends toward integrity of conscience represent The bishop has a warm relation- only transferred it from a purely enduring gratitude. On behalf of which “Ex Corde Ecclesiae” is an exemplary approach that will ship with our department and has formal feature of his office to a myself and of my colleagues, I directed. Though he voiced appreci- continue to bear good fruit even always known how to give voice to real and lively one, “the leader as would like to take this opportunity ation of this idea, he did not attempt after his retirement. what he believes the church’s posi- servant” and as such ever more the to say, “Thank you, Bishop to enter into conversation with the- tion on matters that the university “leader.” D’Arcy!” ologians in his area. Professor Gary Anderson may not agree with. He is forth- If the teaching and preaching So, with this disappointing right and bold without being need- office of the bishop according to experience weighing on my mind I first met Bishop D’Arcy when lessly confrontational. I can’t think “Lumen Gentium,” “has pride of and heart, I arrived at Bishop my family came to South Bend in of a better person for the job. APRIL 15, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 13

EDITORIAL Planned Parenthood initiative offensive COMMENTARY ast week, nine Planned Parenthood clinics in Indiana gave away Lfree doses of so-called “emergency contraceptives.” This give- TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. away was announced in the western side of the diocese in a low-key Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, letter to the editor published in the South Bend Tribune March 30, IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] recommending that “women and couples” keep the “EC” in their medicine cabinets “just in case.” they were at it, giving record num- to celebrate their Mass that day. We wonder why Planned Parenthood is so anxious to get EC, Blessings to the bers of donations to the church and Bishop D’Arcy was invited to otherwise known as Plan B, into everyone’s hands when the medi- other charities. Philanthrophy like I celebrate Mass at St. Vincent de cation is now available over-the-counter to anyone 18 years of age bishop had never seen in other Catholic Paul School in celebration of the or older. In any event, we find this Planned Parenthood initiative to I have lived and worked for diocese where I had worked. school’s 50th anniversary, which be offensive, dishonest and dangerous. Catholic schools in four different The work of our Lord is thriving also happened to coincide, a day dioceses now which means I’ve had is this diocese and it didn’t take me early, with the 50th anniversary of It is offensive because it reduces sex to a purely physical level, long to realize that the tone of this his ordination to the priesthood. I ignoring the beautiful spiritual and emotional elements of sexual the privilege of meeting and work- ing for four bishops. During this spiritual revival was set by its shep- think Luke, who likes to spin a relations within marriage. Secondly, it treats the creation of a new time, I’ve witnessed significantly herd, Bishop John M. D’Arcy. I had good, long story, told me every sin- human being as a disease and an evil that must be avoided at all different leadership styles. several occasions at which to hear gle word he could recall the bishop costs, as the Tribune letter proclaims: “Every woman deserves Unfortunately, I’ve also seen good the bishop speak and I too was cap- uttering. He even got to answer one every chance to prevent unintended pregnancy.” Ignored is the people divided within the church tivated by his Irish charm, his love of his questions. indisputable fact that pregnancy is the natural consequence of sex- community because of what I per- for his diocese and his people, and I sat entranced that my son was ual intimacy. ceive as poor leadership. In more his simple yet clear message of love so impressed by his visit. From the The initiative is dishonest because it omits crucial information. recent years, I have also seen such and charity. What a wonderful man way Luke was talking about him, The Tribune letter calmly assures potential clients that “Emergency heartbreaking damage suffered by who has had such an amazing effect the bishop could have been a rock clergy and laity alike in some of on so many for so long. star, a famous actor, or who knows, contraception is just that: contraception. As such, it reduces the But it was a cold day in January even a Red Sox player. The point is, need for abortion... EC is not the same as mifepristone (RU-486), these poorly led dioceses due to the priest scandals. that really warmed my heart to this in an era in which our young are which ends a pregnancy.” When we moved to Fort Wayne humble servant. My 9-year-old son, impressed by all the wrong people, The Planned Parenthood of Indiana Web site is even more spe- three years ago, it was literally a Luke, came flying in the house after my son picked someone right. At cific, stating: “emergency contraception will not cause an abor- spiritually-uplifting experience. school excited to tell me about his the conclusion of this delightful tion.” Unlike so many other dioceses day. It wasn’t a victorious game of conversation, Luke informed me However, even the FDA labeling of the EC drugs notes that the around the country, there was no recess kickball or that his class got that he thought the bishop is a very medication may prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the scandal here. Just good people — to watch a movie that had him so “holy” man. Yes, indeed. uterus. As the American Academy of Pro-Life Obstetricians and shouting their praise to God, serving thrilled. He couldn’t wait to tell me Kimberly Pohovey Gynecologists (AAPLOG) has noted: “Terminating a human him, serving one another, and while that the bishop came to his school Fort Wayne embryo is abortion, whether before or after its implantation into the uterus. Adequate informed consent dictates that the woman using this medication be plainly informed of this abortifacient potential.” Communications director appreciates The Planned Parenthood of Indiana Web site also states: “There have been no reports of serious complications among the millions of women who have used EC.” Again, this is inaccurate, dishonest and also dangerous. The sincere and worthy shepherd AAPLOG reports that women using Plan B who do conceive have I grew up in an era prior to the interview and openly is disappoint- at least three times the risk of an ectopic pregnancy — a pregnan- BY VINCE LABARBERA Second Vatican Council when a ed when the news media fail to cy that implants in the fallopian tube — which can be fatal to both bishop was distanced from the cover an event where he is presid- mother and child. side from meeting Bishop people he served. Now I witness ing. But when you hold a responsi- Another health risk posed by the EC medication is the high hor- John M. D’Arcy briefly bishop as he personally tries to bility before God as priest and mone dosage. It is known that even normal doses of birth-control Aafter he confirmed two of meet and greet everyone — from bishop to proclaim the Gospel, I pills can be dangerous for some women, but EC contains artificial our four children, we first met on a the stranger to the familiar — believe he is using every means hormones 25 to 40 times the amount found in birth control pills. personal basis in July 1996 when I attending a meeting, exiting a and opportunity possible to evan- Furthermore, women and teens who keep EC in their medicine interviewed for a position with the church following the liturgy, or gelize. I have heard him say, in cabinets “just in case,” rarely visit a physician after taking the diocese as associate director of the covering an event as a media fact, there is a document in the medication, making them even more vulnerable to potential side- Catholic Communications Office. reporter, photographer or camerap- church on media which states the effects and undetected complications. I was fortunate to have had erson. I have seen bishop literally church would be “guilty before the Yet, a Planned Parenthood Web site for teens — teenwire.com some good recommendations for go out of his way to greet people, Lord” if it did not use modern — posts this answer to a teen who asks how often it is safe to take the job from my pastor and mem- especially youngsters in a family, means of communication. “The EC: “Women should feel free to use ECPs whenever they think it’s bers of the diocesan staff. Bishop’s asking their names and wanting to mission of Christ is our mission, necessary.” immediate warm and friendly know something personal about the mission of the church,” bishop And the Planned Parenthood International Web site informs manner buoyed my confidence each child. I have observed our says. “It is to preach the word of teens younger than 18 that they can contact a Planned Parenthood that I was going to be successful in ordinary in a classroom setting or God ‘in season and out of season,’ clinic to get a prescription for EC, advising that it is wise to have securing employment. in front of a large assembly of as St. Paul put it.” EC on hand for “emergency situations.” Not only does this place I soon realized, however, here school children, such as the All- I have to relate a striking scene is a man who is very serious about Schools Masses in South Bend and I have come across often during young teens at risk of physical complications without parental Fort Wayne, and at organized gath- my diocesan career. I sometimes supervision, it also places them more at risk of being sexually spiritual matters as well as the financial justification of adding erings of teens or young adults. In cut through the back of the exploited. another full-time salary to the pay- all of these situations, bishop is Cathedral of the Immaculate As AAPLOG notes: “Male sexual predators can easily use this roll. And despite several letters of able to adapt his remarks to their Conception in Fort Wayne en route medication to cover their abusive and unlawful actions. Likewise, praise in my behalf, the bishop is positions in life, all the while to the chancery, either because the the potential exists for increased pressure on young women to no pushover. I was going to have encouraging them to keep praying weather is inclement or just become sexually active, since they may be led to believe that pre- to convince him I was a worthy and practicing their faith, with because, like bishop, I love the venting pregnancy is as simple as taking a pill after intercourse.” candidate, sincere in the practice ample examples from Scripture, beauty of the renovated, magnifi- This Planned Parenthood initiative is symptomatic of an effort of the Catholic faith, and proficient the lives of the saints, or current cent worship facility; where I was to debase the beautiful sexual act that our Creator intended to be at being able to address the com- and past popes and clergy of the baptized, confirmed and married. both unitive and procreative within marriage. The Catholic Church munication and marketing needs of church. Often I notice the bishop there, has been the leading advocate for preserving this correct view of the diocese. Bishop has a remarkable mem- half sitting and kneeling in a pew sexual relations, and we Catholics in the pews must honor and Nearly 11 years have passed ory, seemingly able to quote midway up the aisle. His head is support that effort. since our initial formal meeting. I Scripture, the writings of saints bowed as he prays silently. You am proud to say bishop evidently and popes, give a media interview realize at such moments that bish- continues to have confidence in or deliver a homily on the spot. op’s heart is in the right place and Planned Parenthood seeks pharmacists me and, in fact, entrusted the posi- But we know his oratory skills we are blessed with a good and tion of communications director to come as a result of hard work on descent man — 50 years a devoted Planned Parenthood is making even more mischief by launching me nearly three years ago. And I his part, time spent studying, read- priest and 22 years our beloved a “Pill Patrol” initiative, in which the organization is asking sym- have since come to appreciate ing and meditating. There seldom bishop. pathizers to go to their neighborhood pharmacies and try to buy what a sincere and worthy shep- is an eight-hour day, quitting time EC over-the-counter. herd we have as he leads the dio- or a relaxing weekend away from cese into and through its the job in his schedule. Vince LaBarbera is the director of Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, Sesquicentennial and Jubilee Year I have heard some say bishop the Office of Communications Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, celebration. must have a large ego because he for the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Tim Johnson, Vince LaBarbera and Msgr. J. William Lester. never shies away from a press South Bend. 14 COMMENTARY APRIL 15, 2007 On political and practical fronts, CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson attention turns to immigrants As the church continues through the Easter season, let’s revisit what the event pivotal to salvation history — the Resurrection. WASHINGTON (CNS) — With the subject of vehement protests in Congress preparing to reopen the California, New England, the mid- touchy subject of an immigration Atlantic and the Midwest by reli- THE 1.What does the term resurrection really refer to? reform bill, the people and reli- gious leaders whose social service a.raising up (again) specifically from the dead gious organizations that deal with programs were trying to handle the b.revolution of the soul the human repercussions of the repercussions for families that WASHIINGTON c.redeeming a debt or bondage current situation are planning new have had breadwinners arrested, strategies and dusting off old ones. detained or deported. LETTER 2.What do the four Gospels tell us about the process (mechanics) of the Resurrection? Senate Majority Leader Harry • The vast coalition of faith PATRICIA ZAPOR a.It was similar to nuclear fission. Reid, D-Nev., said he will bring groups, ethnic organizations, b.It was accompanied by blinding light. the immigration legislation to the unions, business groups and immi- c.nothing floor for debate the last two weeks grants’ rights organizations that of May, even though a Senate bill supports a comprehensive The bill includes increased has yet to be introduced. A House approach to immigration reform enforcement efforts at the border; 3.Who,as far as we know,witnessed the Resurrection? version that so far is serving as a worked all their channels in legal orientation programs for a.St.Thomas baseline for congressional discus- Congress to influence what final detainees; new penalties for people b.Mary Magdalene sion was introduced in March. legislation includes. convicted of certain crimes; an c.no one President George W. Bush was The House bill, H.R. 1645, the employment verification program; provisions for up to 400,000 guest expected to promote a White Security Through Regularized 4.How did the apostles find out the Resurrection had occurred? workers annually; a path to perma- House-backed bill during events Immigration and a Vibrant a.It was headlined in the Jerusalem Post. planned for the week after Easter. Economy, or STRIVE Act, repre- nent residency for guest workers; Like the return of spring flow- sents “a good starting point,” reforms of the family-based immi- b.They were told about the empty tomb and then Jesus ers, the season has brought according to Kevin Appleby, direc- gration visa program; and a path to appeared. increased attention back to border tor of migration and refugee policy legalization for people who are c.Peter was given a secret handshake by Pontius Pilate. issues on many fronts: for the U.S. Conference of already in this country illegally. • The self-proclaimed citizens’ Catholic Bishops. Meanwhile, workplace immi- 5.According to John’s Gospel,who discovered an empty tomb? border-watch organizations such as Among its failings, he said, are gration raids since last fall that a.Mary Magdalene the Minutemen were heralding that the bill lacks provisions to have torn apart families, especially b.John (the Apostle that Jesus loved) those with some citizen and some their spring campaign along the restore due process rights for c. Peter Arizona-Mexican border. immigrants and includes unneces- undocumented members, are • Workplace raids by the feder- sary enforcement mechanisms that al Immigration and Customs will harm refugees and asylum 6.Who confirmed to this discoverer that Jesus was not in fact in the tomb? Enforcement agency, or ICE, were seekers. LETTER, PAGE 15 a.the Roman soldiers b.the Temple guards c.angels

Jesus conveys power to forgive sins 7.Jesus was not the first person to come back to life.Who,from Bethany,was also raised from the dead? For its second reading, the visibly, tangibly and dynamic. a.John the Baptist b.Elijah c.Lazarus church provides a passage from Christ still is present with us the Book of Revelation. In the through the apostles. The church 8.But what was different in his case? THE reading, John, the author of does not just say that the apostles Revelation, assumed by tradition represent the Lord. a.He was raised up by the power of the law. SUNDAY to have been the Apostle John, It clearly verifies the apostles’ b.He was raised up despite Jesus being against it. tells of being in exile on the island credentials. In the second reading, c.His was a temporary reprieve, eventually he would die a natural GOSPEL of Patmos in the Aegean Sea. He from the Book of Revelation, we death. said that on the Lord’s Day, or are told of John’s extraordinary MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Sunday, the day of the encounter with the risen Lord. 9.What did early Christians like St.Paul deduce about the Resurrection? Resurrection, he had a vision of John’s Gospel, in the third read- a.That Jesus could be resurrected because he was divine, so no Jesus. Jesus ordered John to write ing, continues this process of one else could be resurrected. about all that John saw. reporting the Lord’s granting to the 2nd Sunday of Easter St. John’s Gospel provides the apostles the very power of God b.That this was the future of those who followed Christ faithfully. last reading. The reading begins itself, by giving them the ability to c.That everyone would be resurrected from then on. Jn 20: 19-31 with an appearance of Jesus before forgive sins. As sins affront God, he Acts of the Apostles sup- the apostles. The Lord brings peace. only God can forgive sins. Yet 10.After the Resurrection,John tells us that Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene.What plies this weekend’s first He then empowers the apostles to Jesus conveyed this power to the was unusual about her reaction? Treading. The first several forgive sins. Jesus says that if they apostles. a.She could not bring herself to speak so she just whistled. chapters of Acts are fascinating forgive, the sins are forgiven. Thomas is important to the b.She at first did not recognize him; in fact, she thought he was since they so well depict the life of Next comes the familiar story story. He doubted, not an unusual the gardener. the early Christian community in of the doubtful Thomas. Other human reaction to the amazing c.She was sure it was him, but refused to believe it as she knew apostles had seen the risen Lord, assertion that Christ had risen from Jerusalem. This depiction begins he was dead. with the story of the Lord’s but Thomas had not seen Jesus. the dead. Then Thomas saw Jesus Ascension itself and proceeds for- Thomas would not believe that and uncompromisingly believed. ward. Jesus indeed had risen, insisting The church is saying that we 11.Jesus’subsequent appearance to the apostles had another unusual feature: Vitally important in the life of that he will not believe until he today encounter Christ through the a.He appeared to him, but in the dress of a gentile noble. the community in Jerusalem was personally could touch the very apostles. Through the apostles the b.He appeared to them in physical form, but was able to enter a the leadership of the apostles, with wounds of Christ. Lord heals and redeems us. It is a locked room. Peter as their head. Such status of When Jesus appeared before clear and direct self-testimony of c.He appeared to them but was not visible to them. the apostles was no surprising. the apostles, Thomas sees the the church’s own sense of its iden- wounds. He proclaims Jesus “my tity. After all, Jesus had called the 12.One of the 12 was not there and later expressed doubts.Who was he? lord and my God”. apostles individually, commission- a.Thomas b.Judas c.Peter ing them to continue the work of The reading ends by stating that salvation after the Ascension. Jesus performed many other mira- READINGS In this reading, the apostles cles. Sunday: Acts 5:12-16 Ps 118:2-4,13- 13.Which Gospel gives only a very brief description of the post-Resurrection events,so work many miracles. The people 15,22-24 Rv 1:9-11a,12-13,17-19 short that it was often thought some original verses had been lost? held them in great esteem. Peter Reflection Jn 20:19-31 a.Mark b.John c.The Gospel of James moves among the sick, and merely Monday: Acts 4:23-31 Ps 2:1-9 to lie beneath his shadow was Only a week ago, in celebrating 14.But even that short version includes a geographical detail.Where are the disciples the feast of Easter, the church joy- Jn 3:1-8 enough to be cured of sickness or to find Jesus? fully and excitedly proclaimed to Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37 Ps 93:1-2,5 Jn infirmity. a.in Rome b.in Galilee c.in Jerusalem The implication is clear. Jesus us its belief that Jesus was risen. 3:7b-15 did not leave the Christian body He lives! To emphasize the mean- Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26 Ps 34:2-9 15.What term is used by the church to describe Jesus’body after the Resurrection? without guidance or without access ing of this pronouncement, the Jn 3:16-21 to God’s grace. The Acts says that church gave us the liturgy of the Thursday: Acts 5:27-33 Ps 34:2, 9 a.Body of Grace the apostles, again with Peter as Easter Vigil, the very summit of 17-20 Jn 3:31-36 b.Glorified Body the leader, came together with the the church’s entire year of formal Friday: Acts 5:34-42 Ps 27:1, 4, 13- c.Doppelganger of Dulia community for the “breaking of worship. 14 Jn 6:1-15 the bread,” for prayer, for provid- This weekend, just a week after ANSWERS: Easter, the church hurries to tell us Saturday: Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-2,4-5, ing aid to the needy, and for heal- 18-19 Jn 6:16-21 1.a, 2.c, 3.c, 4.b, 5.a, 6.c, 7.c, 8.c, 9.b, 10.b, 11.b, 12.a, 13.a, 14.b, 15.b ing the sick. that the risen Christ is with us still, APRIL 15, 2007 COMMENTARY 15 Why do so few Catholic doctors promote NFP?

Why are Catholic doctors,especially ments for infertility, less expen- one. Many Catholic doctors have a Visitor Press, Huntington, Ind.: obstetricians-gynecologists,so hesitant sive, and without the dangers of split, or double, conscience. They 2000). Then they must assume to give their backing to natural family hyper ovulation, in vitro fertiliza- THAT’S use one conscience at Sunday their role, their unique vocation, in planning? I understand that only one tion, embryo transfer and placing Mass, and another one in their pro- the new evangelization of the percent of Catholic ob/gyns refuse to many embryos in the mother’s A GOOD fession. They have not assimilated Gospel of Life. womb. Naprotechnology elimi- their faith into their profession. prescribe contraception and to do ster- nates frozen embryo banks, where They take all their medical guid- ilizations.That means,does it not,that QUESTION in this country alone there are ance from academia, which stress- Father Matthew Habiger, OSB, the others are contributing to the prob- 400,000 frozen embryos. es expedience instead of morality. answered this week’s question. lem of so many Catholic women using Catholic ob/gyns and family This has lead, in many instances, He may be contacted at the pill,and all the moral harm that practice doctors have told me that to making the customer always [email protected]. results from that? D they experienced real prejudice financial one. There is no money right. Medicine today is here to against NFP in their training. Some to be made in promoting NFP. In serve the wishes of the customer- There are many reasons. Let me were told that, if they could not in the case of the pill, a doctor can patient. Doctors are not to Today’s Catholic welcomes ques- provide just a few. conscience prescribe contraception, routinely prescribe a monthly pre- “impose” their principles, or val- Most doctors were never tions from readers. E-mail your then there was no place for them in scription, and collect his fee. But ues, upon their customer-patients. questions to [email protected] exposed to the merits of NFP when the school. Many medical students with NFP there is the initial teach- This may provide good income, they went through medical school. fwsb.org or mail them to Today’s do not have strong enough convic- ing a couple in their own physiolo- but it is not good medicine. Catholic, That’s A Good The prevailing attitude is that NFP tions about their faith to resist this gy, helping them to understand What is the solution? Catholic does not work, and that it is equiv- Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort kind of pressure. They reason, if their sexuality, and encouraging doctors need to discover good Wayne, IN 46856. Include your alent to the rhythm method. But the profession feels this way about them to acquire self-possession expositions of medical ethics. I this means that the medical schools name, city and an e-mail address NFP, who am I to think otherwise? and self-mastery. A normal course recommend Dr. William E. May’s or phone number so we can con- have not kept up with all the devel- Many medical students were in NFP requires usually four to six “Catholic Bioethics” and the “Gift opments in refining the effective- tact you if necessary. Anonymity never exposed to good courses in sessions. Once the couple masters of Human Life” (Our Sunday will be preserved upon request. ness of NFP. Catholic medical ethics. Thus, they the method, then there are no fur- Doctors at the Pope Paul VI do not understand morally why ther expenses. NFP is very good Institute at Creighton University, contraception is so harmful, and medicine, but bad for business. for one example, have advanced medically why NFP is so effective However, there are other compen- SCRIPTURE SEARCH the science of NFP to the extent and beneficial. This means, of sations. NFP couples usually seek now that NFP can be used not only course, that Catholic colleges and out totally pro-life doctors for all By Patricia Kasten to effectively space pregnancies, universities that do not offer rep- their medical needs. Many pro-life but to overcome infertility. utable courses in ethics have failed doctors have built up a very good Gospel for April 15, 2007 Naprotechnology (natural pro- both the church and people they cliental of couples who seek out John 20:19-31 creative technology) is three times serve. their services. more effective than standard treat- Still another consideration is the A final consideration is the faith Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading for Divine Mercy Sunday: Cycle C, the Easter evening appearance of the risen Lord. The words can be found Ruth Messinger brings message of in all directions in the puzzle. EVENING LOCKED FOR FEAR JESUS CAME STOOD PEACE justice in Darfur: end genocide BE WITH YOU REJOICED SAW THE LORD FATHER SAID THIS BREATHED NOTRE DAME — When it they could not have done other- SINS RETAIN THOMAS comes to giving advice on how to wise. People would have died if TWELVE MARK FINGER make a political impact, Ruth they had not acted. ALL WHO MY GOD BELIEVE LIFE Messinger knows what she is talk- As Messinger said, so many ing about. And as executive direc- today know of the Righteous, and WORSHIP tor of the American Jewish World ask themselves what they would NANCY CAVADINI LOCKED DOORS Service, an international develop- have done in that situation. ment organization motivated by Messinger made it clear that we Judaism’s imperative to pursue are today in just such a situation OJESUSCAMEDW justice, Messinger is ready to moti- — we live in a time of ongoing same point about Darfur: “Doing BREATHEDYUDA vate people on behalf of genocidal genocide in Darfur. If we do not nothing makes a statement. It activities against the people of act people will die. Darfurians, she means that we are willing to be EEVEN I NGGREN Darfur. said, have faith that if they tell bystanders to genocide.” LGWRAEFROFCA Messinger pre- their story, those who hear it will sented the Liss come to their aid. What can we do? INFIEFILDHIN For those who are interested in Lecture, which was The bare facts are that the gov- attending a rally, there is the EIJATWELVEOD entitled “Bearing ernment in Khartoum, Sudan, is statewide rally for Darfur: “Time Witness: Crisis in waging a war of genocide on its VFROTHOMASJE is Running Out!” Sunday, April Darfur,” at the own people in the Darfur region. 15, 2:30 p.m. at the Indiana EKEHTHYUDOEK University of Notre Since February, 2003 between Statehouse. Contact the Indiana Dame on March 28. 450,000 to 500,000 innocent, DFTWLKEOFGRC Coalition to Save Darfur, a Messinger’s talk unarmed civilians have been killed RUTH statewide coalition of Protestants, PEACEJORUAXO was sponsored by by government forces and its MESSINGER Catholics, Jews, Darfurians and the University of proxy militias rebels, women have FS IOGTJNMKWL students at www.savedarfur.org/ Notre Dame been raped and branded, villages group/IndianaCoalitiontoSaveDarfur. SSN I SA I DTH I S Department of Theology and the bombed and burned, livestock Indiana House Bill 1484, Holocaust Project. dumped down wells. The 2.5 mil- requiring divestiture by Indiana in She opened her lecture with the lion people who have made it to direct Sudanese investments, phrase “Never again,” quoted so the seven refugee camps tell chill- Laity United for Economic passed unanimously in the House, often in response to the Holocaust, ing stories. Fifty-five to 60 percent Justice-California, an alliance of but failed to come out of commit- or Shoah. Now over 60 years after of those in the camps are children. LETTER interfaith organizations; Interfaith tee in the Senate. An improved the Holocaust, the world has seen Darfur, and now neighboring Worker Justice, a Chicago-based statement will be attached, it is CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 more genocides than thought pos- Chad are the most dangerous national network of worker justice hoped, to another bill this month. sible since then: Cambodia, assignments in the world for aid groups; and the New York Voice your concern to your leg- Bosnia, Rwanda, Kosovo and now workers. The increasing absence of prompting some religious groups Sanctuary Coalition as a way “to islators for the success of this in the Darfur region of the Sudan, aid workers on the ground also to resurrect a 1980s idea — offer- accompany and protect immigrant effort to divest. Visit the Indiana and spreading into Chad and even- means the increasing absence of ing sanctuary in their churches. families who are facing the viola- Catholic Conference Web site for tually westward into other parts of witnesses to their suffering. California-, New York- and tion of their human rights in the updates on the particulars of this Africa if the international commu- Messinger fielded many ques- Chicago-based interfaith organiza- form of hatred, workplace discrim- Indiana effort at nity does not demand that the tions from the audience asking tions are laying the groundwork ination and unjust deportation,” as www.indiana.nasccd.org. genocide cease. why such genocides occur. She for what they call a New the movement’s Web site says. Action on the national level is Messinger spoke about the replied that when such evil has Sanctuary Movement, which will The group cites roots in the succinctly found at the American Righteous, those who, risking their happened, there is always a small offer refuge to families of mixed sanctuary movement of the 1980s. Jewish World Service Web site: lives and the lives of their families, group of perpetrators, a somewhat immigration status who are facing Then, networks of mostly church- www.ajws.org/darfur. sheltered Jews during the Nazi larger group of victims and then all deportation. A formal announce- based shelters provided refuge for Ruth Messinger’s words and regime. Why did the Righteous act the bystanders. How the world ment launching the movement is Central American immigrants who work are an example to us all. We as they did? The simplest explana- responds to the genocide in Darfur expected in late April. fled wars in their homelands, but pray that we will be found among tion, gleaned from the words of is its moral legacy. The Indiana The New Sanctuary Movement were unable to obtain legal asylum the Righteous. Righteous who survived, is that Catholic Conference makes the is being coordinated by Clergy and in the United States. 16 COMMENTARY APRIL 15, 2007 Recapturing the soul of bioethics odern bioethics seems to ple, how making “extra” embryos IVF through laws like Italy’s and of bioethicists are recommending be going through a kind during IVF and freezing them is a Germany’s. Yet one finds very few policy changes so that women can MAKING Mof identity crisis. With grave moral problem. Relatively bioethicists willing to step up to the also be paid when their eggs are ethicists available for hire, drug few countries (among them Italy plate to tackle such an unpopular harvested for research. This assures companies and biotech firms have and Germany) have legal restric- topic. “that science can go forward.” SENSE OF easy access to “experts” who can tions regarding IVF. As the biotechnology jugger- A proper ethical analysis of this provide them with the veneer of In Italy, it is illegal to freeze naut forges ahead with minimal question, however, would mean BIOETHICS respectability if they decide to embryos, and whenever you do ethical oversight, additional con- promoting exactly the opposite BY FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK head in the direction of unethical IVF, you are not permitted to make cerns quickly arise. Embryonic position, namely, that women (and science. more than three embryos at a time, humans who will be sacrificed for men) should never be paid for Erwin Chargaff, a pioneer in all of which must be implanted research can be created not only their egg or sperm, as we insist Bioethics is an exceedingly the field of biochemistry, once into the woman. by IVF but also by cloning they not be paid for organ dona- important discipline for the future quipped that, “Bioethics didn’t Germany has a similar law, and (SCNT: somatic cell nuclear trans- tions. This is done to prevent the of our society, addressing critical become an issue until ethics start- the country has almost no frozen fer). But in order to clone, you human body from becoming issues in science and life. This dis- ed being breached. Bioethics is an embryos as a result. need women’s eggs. Currently, “commodified” by powerful eco- cipline cannot afford to compro- excuse to allow everything that is Such a law is a straightforward women can be paid significant nomic and market forces, and to mise its integrity as new contro- unethical.” One common approach attempt to limit some of the collat- sums of money to “donate” their stave off the prospect of trafficking versies arise, selling its soul to the to allowing the unethical is to eral damage from IVF, and any eggs to infertile couples who will in human parts. highest bidder or playing to pow- claim that, “We have already made reasonable person can see the ben- use them for IVF. However, if they Additionally, there are known erful special-interest groups like certain choices, and now we really efit of enacting such legislation. donate their eggs to science, for risks associated with harvesting a universities or biotech companies. must move on to the next step — But in the United States, we face purposes of research cloning, they woman’s eggs. Five women are Only by rejecting the demands of we must yield to the inexorable what has been termed the “wild generally cannot receive payment reported to have died as a result of expediency and courageously progress of science.” west of infertility,” where few reg- except for incidental costs like egg harvesting in the United acknowledging past mistakes can Rather than examining and ulations of any kind exist and travel expenses to get to the clinic. Kingdom, and between 0.5 to 5 it regain the kind of principled rejecting certain poor choices that close to half a million frozen Hence, when donating eggs for percent may typically have side moral foundation and credibility it may have been made in prior embryos are trapped in liquid fertility treatments, a woman can effects of some kind, ranging from needs to effectively assist scien- years, and trying to regain lost nitrogen tanks in fertility clinics. earn as much as $20,000 or even respiratory distress to renal failure. tists, medical professionals and ground, bioethicists today unwit- As couples get older and no $30,000. If she donates her eggs to Providing payment for eggs is researchers in the future. tingly continue to grease the slip- longer intend to implant their own science for research purposes, on essentially a form of coercion, pery slopes by their lack of embryos, researchers begin to the other hand, she receives noth- encouraging women to be reckless courage in disavowing some of the clamor for those embryos to use in ing. An article in March of 2007 in with their own bodies. Here again, Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. unethical practices they have aided their research experiments. the New England Journal of we encounter a unique opportunity earned his doctorate in neuro- and abetted in the past. Bioethicists and politicians then Medicine refers to the “central to insist on a thoroughly ethical science from Yale and did post- Today, for example, we see further muddy the waters by sug- contradiction” of this situation: approach for the future, by ban- doctoral work at Harvard. He is a enormous pressure on the public to gesting that “they are all going to “... in the United States, we ning the sale of human gametes priest of the Diocese of Fall support embryo-destructive stem- be thrown away anyway,” which is already allow women to ‘donate’ and acknowledging that past prac- River, Mass., and serves as the cell research. Where do the embry- neither true nor morally relevant. their eggs for profit. We allow them tices have not been ethical. Yet director of education at The onic humans come from that are to Even when somebody else will per- to undergo the same procedure and few bioethicists seem willing to National Catholic Bioethics be destroyed for this research? form the dastardly deed of destroy- to undertake what is arguably a far broach the topic. Center in Philadelphia. They come from in vitro fertiliza- ing a group of humans (discarding more emotional endeavor — pass- tion (IVF), a practice very few them as medical waste), that does ing their genes to a child they will bioethicists have been willing to not suddenly make it okay for me never know. How can we conclude confront or challenge. to choose to destroy them with my that providing eggs for reproduc- Meet the Priest IVF has become a kind of own hands. Here we have a perfect tion is less exploitative or danger- “sacred cow” that few outside the opportunity for some serious intro- ous than providing them for Father Leonard F. Chrobot Catholic Church are willing to spection about the mistakes of the research? We can’t.” Ordained May 30, 1964 question. Yet it requires very little past, an opportune moment to limit The outcome of this line of Pastor, St. Patrick Parish and St. ethical reflection to see, for exam- some of the collateral damage from thinking is that a growing number Hedwig Parish, South Bend Adjunct faculty, University of Notre Dame What was your primary influence in Who are the Maccabees? your decision to become a priest? Felician Sisters at St. Adalbert bout 168 B.C. the Syrian Jonathan (160-142 B.C.), a son School and various parish priests king Antiochus IV, who of Matthathias, succeeded Judas and priest teachers in high school Agoverned Palestine, tried to Maccabeus as high priest and abolish the Jewish religion. He leader of the Jews. He tried to even rededicated the Temple at make peace with the Syrians and What is the most Jerusalem to the Greek god Zeus. HIRE went to a meeting at Ptolemais (or rewarding part of The Jews revolted against the Acre) in northwest Palestine along being a priest? yoke of Antiochus IV, and their HISTORY the Mediterranean coast. Here celebrating principal hero was Judas Jonathan was taken prisoner and FATHER RICHARD HIRE Eucharist, espe- What is the best part of being Catholic? Maccabeus. He gives his name to killed. cially on week- the Maccabean dynasty (167-134 Simon Maccabeus (142-134 the gift of Eucharist and 2,000 ends, and mar- years of tradition B.C.) that is composed of mem- B.C.), a brother of Jonathan, took riage prepara- bers of the family of the priest to tear down the altar of Zeus at over leadership of the Jews. He tion Mattathias. Jerusalem and to purify the temple gained Jewish independence and What is your favorite prayer? Mattathias and his five sons area and rededicate it. So on Dec. remission of tribute by supporting What are your interests and hobbies? the Memorare (John, Simon, Judas, Eleazar and 14, 164 B.C., they offered sacri- the Syrian Demetrius II in his Jonathan) left Jerusalem and set- fice on a new altar and decided the campaign to seize the throne. He teaching sociology at Notre What is your favorite Scripture passage? tled in Modein, a village 20 miles anniversary should be celebrated established the Hasmonean Dame, especially the Polish northwest of Jerusalem. In 167 every year. Thus they instituted dynasty (135-36 B.C.) that held American experience 2 Cor. 12:9 B.C. envoys of Antiochus IV the Feast of Hanukkah, also called the high priesthood and the civil came to Modein and demanded the Feast of Dedication or the power. The Hasmoneans were Do you have any pets? Who is your favorite pope? heathen sacrifices. The priest Feast of Lights. descendants of Simon Maccabeus. In Polish literature, there is a John Paul II Mattathias refused to comply. Meanwhile Antiochus IV died Simon was killed by the governor story that Jesus had a dog and his When another Jew expressed his during a military expedition in of Jericho at a sumptuous banquet name was Burek. My Burek is What is your favorite food? willingness to carry out the hea- Persia (Iran) in 164 B.C. He was at Dok, a fortress built on a cliff probably an Australian shepherd fish of all kinds then sacrifices, Mattathias killed succeeded by his 12-year-old son three miles northwest of Jericho. mix. him on the altar. Then he killed Antiochus V, living in Antioch in At the Maccabean hometown of the messenger of the king who Syria, who ruled for two years as a Modein, Simon built a high monu- What do you do for relaxation? What is something interesting about was forcing the Jew to sacrifice mere instrument of Lysias. Both ment visible from afar over the yourself that most people might not and tore down the altar. Mattathias Antiochus V and Lysias were put tomb of his fathers and brothers. television — “Everybody know? and his sons fled into the moun- to death when Demetrius, the Baedeker says this monument no Loves Raymond,” Animal Planet tains. This began the Maccabean nephew of Antiochus IV, arrived longer survives, but the rock tombs and the History Channel I lectured to Cardinal Karol revolt, a guerrilla campaign to claim the throne that was right- of Judas Maccabeus and his broth- Wojtyla (the future Pope John against the Syrian forces. fully his. He had been held ers with their huge tombstones sur- What is your favorite reading material? Paul II) about the Polish hostage in Rome, but escaped in American experience in 1976. Mattathias died in 165 B.C. vive. It is at these tombs every Right now, I am reading a 162 B.C. Demetrius then sent his and his son Judas (165-160 B.C.) year on the first night of Hanukkah series of Polish American fiction general Bacchides to subdue the How do you prefer to be addressed? took command of the war. that a torch is lit and brought to writers. Then Judas said, since our ene- Jews and Judas Maccabeus was Jerusalem to be used by the presi- Father Len mies have been crushed, let us go killed in battle in 160 B.C. dent to light the Hanukkah candles. APRIL 15, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

THIRD ANNUAL RUN FOR HOPE AT HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Holy Cross College will have a “Run for Hope” on Saturday, April 28. Participants can compete in a 5K run for $20, or enjoy the 3K “family fun walk” for $10. Both events cost $10 for students from Holy Cross, Saint Mary’s and Notre Dame. The 5K begins at 10 a.m. and the walk follows at 10:15 a.m. The proceeds will go to the college’s chapter of the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), which is a Catholic organization aimed at helping African citizens in many ways. The Holy Cross chapter is focused on ending the conflict in the Sports Darfur region of Sudan and aiding the people. Bishop Dwenger, Luers summer camp YODER TEAM WINS SMALL-SCHOOL programs announced for 2007 CHAMPIONSHIP

• Youth volleyball camp — July 17, call Coach Amy BY BONNIE ELBERSON June 4-8, grades 5-7, 3-4:30 and Conzagowski (260) 496-4700 x grades 8-9, 5-7 p.m. Coach John 340. FORT WAYNE — Free physical Minnick, (260) 459-3162, cost $40. • Grade school boys summer exams will be offered on a • Team boys soccer camp — basketball league — Eight days: Saturday, which will be announced June 4-8, 3:30-5:30 at the Plex, June 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 25, 28 later, at FWO, 750 West Jefferson, grades 9, 10, 11, 12 (2007-2008 12:15-3 p.m., contact Coach Fort Wayne. Exams are open to all school year) Kostoff (260) 496-4700 x 316. Bishop Dwenger (BD) athletes • Dance team camp — June 18- entering grades 9-12 in the 2007- 22, 9-11:30 a.m. in the SAC, $40 Bishop Luers summer 2008 school year. The preferred pre-registration, $45 at the door. time for Dwenger athletes is 8:30 • Youth basketball camp boys camp programs to 9:30 a.m. Forms will be avail- and girls — Session one: June 11- The following camps will be able on the day of the exam or 15; Session two: July 9-13. Grades offered at Bishop Luers High from the main office. K-3, 9-10:15 a.m., grades 4-8, School this summer: The camps offered are: 10:30 a.m. to noon, cost $40. • Cheerleading camp — • An eight-week program: flexi- Coach Kostoff or Scudder at (260) Monday, June 11, through bility, plyometrics, speed, agililty 496-4700 x 316 or 336. Thursday, June 14, 7-9 p.m. PROVIDED BY ST. ALOYSIUS and weight training designated for • Wrestling camp — June 18- • Dance camp — Wednesday, your particular sport(s). BD athlet- 21, 1-5 p.m. in the SAC, cost $100 June 20, through Friday, June 22, The St. Aloysius girls junior varsity team, with a 14-0 ic facilities and weight room. • Boys youth soccer camp — 12:30-3:30 p.m. record, won the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) small- Instructors: BD coaching staff June 4-7, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Plex, • Football camp — grades 5-8, (cost $35). Every Monday, grades 4-8 (2007-08 school year), Monday, July 16, through school championship. The Lady Gators team consists of Wednesday and Friday. Summer cost $30. Thursday, July 19, 8-10 a.m. the following: front row, from left, Rachel Phillips, Maria conditioning Monday, Wednesday, • Team girls soccer camp — • Show choir camp — Tuesday, Friday — 8-10 a.m. and 5:30-7:30 June 11-15 8:00-9:30 and 10:30 July 31, through Friday, Aug. 3, 9 Zaremba and Heather Sterrett; second row, Demari Sorg, p.m., June 4-29 and July 9-27 a.m. to noon at Northwood. a.m. to noon • Youth football camp — June • IHSAA Mandated • Boys soccer camp — grades Alicia Blaising, Mackenzie Kryder, Kim Sterrett, Heather 4-8, 5-6:30 p.m. Monday and Moratorium Week — July 2-8, 5-8, Saturday, June 23, through Phillips, Logan Christie and Halle Franklin; back row, Tuesday,; 11:00-12:30, gyms and grounds closed. Monday, June 2; grades 9-12, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. • High school volleyball camp Tuesday, June 26, through Friday, head varsity coach Bud Sorg, head junior varsity coach Grades 4-8 (2006-07 school year). — July 18-22, 6-7:30 p.m. June 29, 9-11 a.m. at the Sport Doyle Freiburger, Kelsey Freiburger, Mariah Hoger, coach Cost $40. • Cheerleading camp — July Club on Ardmore Avenue, Fort • Team football camp — June 23-27, grades K-8, 9 a.m. to noon, Wayne. Richard Kryder and coach Jeff Hoger. 4-8, 8 -10 a.m. $25 preregistration cost, $30 after 1st Annual INDIANA CATHOLIC FAMILY CONFERENCE Building the Domestic Church Through God, Family and Love May 19 - 20, 2007 Kokomo High School - Kokomo, Indiana Come help us build the Domestic Church and share in a life changing experience. National and internationally renowned speakers are scheduled for adults and teens who will inspire anyone want- ing to grow closer to God. The conference also offers a Catholic Kids’ Korner “Growing in God’s Love” with age-appropriate catechesis, activities, stories, crafts and music. There will be catered meals, vendors, perpetual Adoration, Reconciliation and the Lord’s Day Mass with Most Reverend William Higi, Bishop of Lafayette-In-Indiana. Conference Speakers

Rev. Wm. Casey, C.P.M. Dr. Janet Smith Dr. Greg & Lisa TATIANA Father Superior of Fr. Michael Popcak, International Fathers of Mercy. McGivney Chair syndicated radio performing artist Frequent guest of of Ethics. Sacred hosts and authors EWTN Heart Seminary, Detroit Sponsored by St. Joan of Arc and St. Patrick Catholic Churches, Kokomo, and the Diocese of Lafayette-In-Indiana. For fee schedule and conference details and on-line Registration, visit our website: www.saintjoan.org or call 765-452-6021 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC APRIL 15, 2007 tries to be parody, mystery and couple (Ice Cube and Nia Long), action-adventure rolled into one. along with her two kids, relocate to HELP WANTED Director Todd Holland’s too-long- the great outdoors and a huge MOVIE for-the-kids movie has too many house desperately in need of refur- plot strands and some cruder than bishing. Director Steve Carr trots Counselor CAPSULES expected language, toilet humor out every cliche imaginable and Catholic Charities seeks an individual to provide counseling services and innuendo, although mostly in relies too heavily on slapstick in South Bend Catholic schools two days per week and Plymouth, reference to canines. Mild crass humor, but the film does carry a NEW YORK (CNS) – Following are language and gags, scenes of action strong affirmation of family and Indiana, one day per week. Qualifications include a Master’s degree recent capsule reviews issued peril and one brief instance of friendship and virtually no objec- in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related mental health area by the U.S. Conference of physical violence. The USCCB tionable material. Brief innuendo, a and at least six months of related experience. The qualified individual Office for Film & Broadcasting comedic physical scuffle and other should be familiar with general counseling issues, and sufficiently Catholic Bishops’ Office for classification is A-II — adults and slapstick violence, scenes of drink- familiar with the Catholic faith to identify and appropriately respond Film and Broadcasting. adolescents. The Motion Picture ing, marital discord and a tense to issues unique to Catholic clients. This person must be licensed or Association of America rating is nongraphic birth scene. The actively working toward licensure for LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC in the PG — parental guidance suggested. USCCB Office for Film & “Firehouse Dog” (Fox) Some material may not be suitable Broadcasting classification is A-II State of Indiana. Pay will be hourly, following the school schedule. A pampered Hollywood pooch for children. — adults and adolescents. The There may be an opportunity to see clients in an office setting at a rescues an inner-city station house Motion Picture Association of later date. Send resume and salary requirements to: from closure and helps a father “Are We Done Yet?” America rating is PG — parental Attn: Operations Director - Catholic Charities and son (Bruce Greenwood and (Columbia/Revolution) guidance suggested. Some material Josh Hutcherson) bond in this Only fairly amusing sequel to may not be suitable for children. 315 East Washington, Blvd., catch-all family comedy, which 2005’s “Are We There Yet?” as a Fort Wayne, IN 46802 EOE

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DON CLEMMER Father Thomas Conde of the Archdiocese of Chicago washes the feet of a young girl at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. Father Conde, a nephew of the late Father Tom O’Connor, presided at the Easter triduum services at the parish. KAY COZAD The cross is carried in procession before the Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday service at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish KATHY DENICE in Fort Wayne. Father James Shafer, pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Fort Wayne, baptizes Ryan Trouten at the Easter Vigil on April 7.

Divine Mercy Celebration SPRING Sunday, April 15, 2007 SPRING O Immaculate Conception Church SSHHAARRAATTHHOONN 500 East Seventh Street - Auburn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction, Divine Mercy Chaplet AAPPRRIILL 1111--1133!!

2:00 - 2:45 PM Confessions 3:00 PM Celebration

Celebrant for Divine Mercy Father Lourdino Fernandes Pastor Immaculate Conception Parish, Kendallville Homemade food and refreshments provided afterward by Ladies Cenacle Prayer Group Literature on Divine Mercy available to purchase. Pastor: Father Babasino Fernandes Jesus, We Trust in You! CCaatthhoolliicc RRaaddiioo Congratulation to Our Shepherd AM 1450 His Excellency Rt. Rev. John M. D’Arcy AM 1450 On His 50th anniversary of Phone pledges to 436-1450 or (888) 436-1450 His Ordination to the Priesthood Listen & pledge online: redeemerradio.com Ad Multos Annos Redeemer Radio, PO Box 5636, Ft. Wayne, IN 46895.