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50¢ September 26, 2010 Think Green Volume 84, No. 33 Recycle this paper Go Green todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Go Digital TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Great Britain travels Analysis and photos Pope beatifies Cardinal Newman, Pages 3, 10 Blessed are the calls him a model peacemakers BY JOHN THAVIS Catholics, Mennonites BIRMINGHAM, England (CNS) — In the central host day of reflection liturgical moment of his four-day trip to Great Britain, Page 5 Pope Benedict XVI beatified Cardinal John Henry Newman and said his vision of religion’s vital role in society should serve as a model today. Celebrating Mass in Birmingham Sept. 19 for more than 50,000 people, the pope read aloud the decree pro- Coats, hats and claiming Cardinal Newman “blessed,” a major step on the way toward official recognition of sainthood. warmth A giant portrait of Blessed Newman hung behind the altar, and smaller likenesses were carried to the Christ Child Society helps with Mass by many of the faithful who filled Cofton Park in Elkhart Initiative a suburb of the city. Pope Benedict and the main concelebrants of the Page 11 Mass processed to the altar while the choir and crowd sang “Praise to the Holiest in the Height,” a hymn with lyrics written by Cardinal Newman. The lyrics to the offertory song, “Firmly I Believe and Truly,” also were written by the cardinal. ICCL, CYO sports Blessed Newman, a 19th-century theologian and a prolific writer on spiritual topics, left the Anglican Football and volleyball Church and embraced Catholicism at the age of 44. Pages 17-18 The pope announced that his feast day would be Oct. 9, the day of his entry into the Catholic Church, but he did not mention his conversion or his relationship with the Anglicanism. But welcoming Pope Benedict, Archbishop Bernard ‘Man from outer Longley of Birmingham offered a prayer of thanks for the Anglicans who nurtured Cardinal Newman’s faith CNS PHOTO/ANDREW WINNING, REUTERS space’ and for Blessed Domenico Barberi, a Passionist priest Pope Benedict XVI leads Mass and the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman at who welcomed him into the Catholic Church in 1845. Cofton Park in Birmingham, England, Sept. 19. Blessed Newman, a 19th-century theologian Queen of Angels welcomes and a prolific writer on spiritual topics, left the Anglican Church and embraced Catholicism shuttle astronaut NEWMAN, PAGE 3 at the age of 44. Page 20 COUPLES CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY MASS Confirmation rally connects life in 3D Adoration and the Mass. BY TIM JOHNSON Throughout the day, the Franciscan Brothers Minor participated in the events. WINONA LAKE — Youths who are Father Bob Lengerich, parochial vicar of St. preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation Pius X Parish, Granger, offered catechesis spent the day exploring life in “3-D” — on the Eucharist and Reconciliation. He was namely “love in motion, three Divine joined by several priests to hear confessions. BY KAY COZAD Persons, one almighty God” at the diocesan Franciscan Father David Engo, superior of rally held Sept. 18 at Grace College. the Franciscan Brothers Minor, was the cele- Rick and Jeanne Knuth, left, celebrating The lively young people gathered as brant for Adoration and Benediction. And their 25th anniversary, stand with her par- early as 9 a.m. and spent the day with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated Mass keynotes by APeX Ministries, a juggling at the close of the rally. ents Betty and Jack Schroeder, married for group consisting of Gene Monterastelli and At the afternoon keynote, APex’s Brad 70 years, at the Cathedral of the Brad Farmer, whose message was to con- Farmer performed juggling stunts to the nect with the real super heroes — the saints delight of the youths, while Gene Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne at — and pursue holiness like the saints. Monterastelli showcased a stunt of balanc- the anniversary Mass concelebrated by Popple, a Catholic band consisting of ing a chair on his chin. In essence, their Kyle Heimann of Fort Wayne, and Dan message was God gives us all talents. Just Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Msgr. Robert Harms of Merrillville, rocked the youths and Schulte on Sunday, Sept. 19. provided the music for Eucharistic RALLY, PAGE 4 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC (ISSN 0891-1533) Blessed John Henry Newman (USPS 403630) Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 beatified for outstanding holiness PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades so many of you after the anniversary Masses. I repeat the words of gratitude I spoke at the EDITOR: Tim Johnson IN TRUTH Masses: “Through the years you have experi- NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad enced joys and sorrows, accomplishments and challenges. Through them all, you have AND remained united in a covenant of love with Editorial Department your spouse, journeying together in a partner- PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan CHARITY ship of life, blessed by the Lord with the FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, abundant grace of the sacrament of Marriage. BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, For this, we thank the Lord today. And we thank you for your faithfulness to the vows Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, you took years ago and for being an eloquent Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Papal trip to Scotland and England sign in the Church and in our society of the Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, sacredness of Christian marriage, a sign so CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner and Cardinal Newman’s beatification desperately needed in contemporary society. Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, just ... Happy anniversary and may God bless finished his apostolic visit to Scotland and you!” England. As usual, the Holy Father coura- Business Department geously and lovingly preached the Gospel of Catholic-Mennonite day of reflection BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice Christ, and despite some angry protests, was On Saturday, Sept. 18, I presided at AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber received warmly and even enthusiastically by Morning Prayer at St. Matthew Cathedral for BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol many, if not most, of the people. Time and the Catholics and Mennonites who were gath- [email protected] time again, the pope defended the Church’s ered for a day of reflection. Afterwards, I right to be heard in the public square. He shared some thoughts about Catholic teaching Advertising Sales emphasized the importance of religion in on ecumenism in response to a presentation society and warned against the dehumanizing on the Mennonite perspective on ecumenism. Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) effects of radical secularism and atheism. (260) 456-2824 The day of reflection was sponsored by I was able to watch on television a few of Michiana Bridgefolk, a network of Catholics Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) the events of the papal trip, usually rebroad- and Mennonites from Elkhart and St. Joseph (574) 234-0687 casts late at night on EWTN. I saw the visit of counties who gather several times a year for Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org the Holy Father to Westminster Hall and conversation, dialogue and prayer. The group Westminster Abbey in London, the first visit TIM JOHNSON has focused particularly on studying and pro- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades installed Msgr. Published weekly except the fourth of a pope to those historic places. At moting peace. Sunday in June, second and fourth Westminster Hall, where St. Thomas More Bernard Galic as pastor of St. Aloysius Parish, I pray that our Catholic and Mennonite weeks in July and August and the first was tried and sentenced to death, Pope Yoder, on Sunday, Sept. 19. Msgr. Galic, who communities continue to grow in friendship week of September by the Diocese of Benedict spoke powerfully about the benefits celebrates his 40th anniversary as a priest this and cooperation, together bearing witness to Fort Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. of the Christian faith for the moral well-being year, is also the diocesan director of the Office Christ’s love and His gift of peace! Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN of society. At Westminster Abbey, the burial of Vocations. 46801. Periodicals postage paid at Fort place of St. Edward the Confessor, the Holy Confirmation rally Wayne, IN, and additional mailing office. Father joined in the Anglican Vespers service where he spoke of the Church’s ecumenical On Saturday, Sept. 18, over 1,000 young POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: commitment and the importance of fidelity to University, was received into the Catholic people in our diocese who are preparing for Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort the apostolic faith. Church. the sacrament of Confirmation gathered for a Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: The highlight of the apostolic visit was the If you have not read any works of Cardinal retreat day at Grace College in Warsaw. I [email protected]. beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman Newman, I recommend most especially his joined them at the end of the day for the cele- in Birmingham on Sunday, Sept. 19. Many “Apologia pro Vita Sua,” an account of the bration of Holy Mass. MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort know about Cardinal Newman because of ideas which led him in 1845 to leave the It is always a blessing to be with our Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) Catholic campus ministry centers and organi- Church of England and enter the Catholic young people, to teach them and to pray with 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. zations in colleges and universities throughout Church. them. Their enthusiasm is contagious! I was BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South the United States.