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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. They are often called Cardinal Newman is now Blessed John particularly impressed at the Confirmation Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- “Newman clubs” and “Newman centers,” Henry Newman. He was beatified not because Rally Mass by the reverence and prayerful- 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. after this great Anglican priest, convert to the of his intellectual achievements, but for his ness of the young people and by their active Catholic faith. One of his many scholarly outstanding holiness. With his beatification, participation in the liturgy. Sometimes our News deadline is the Monday morning writings is the book (actually a collection of hopefully many more people will come to young people are reluctant to sing, but at the before publication date. Advertising speeches) entitled “The Idea of a University.” know his life and thought. Confirmation rally on Saturday, they were not deadline is nine days before publica- Pope Benedict paid tribute to Cardinal reluctant at all! Thanks to all who are guiding, tion date. Newman’s vision for education in his homily Serra Club helping and teaching our young people in at the beatification Mass. He wrote that this On Friday, Sept. 10, I celebrated Mass for preparation for their Confirmation this spring. LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- vision “has done so much to shape the ethos the Serra Club of Fort Wayne in the chapel of comes original, signed letters about that is the driving force behind Catholic Saint Joseph Hospital. Following the Mass, I Installation of new pastor at issues affecting church life. Although schools and colleges today. Firmly opposed to joined the Serrans for lunch and blessed the we cannot publish every letter we St. Aloysius, Yoder new officers. receive, we strive to provide a balanced any reductive or utilitarian approach, he On Sunday, Sept. 19, I made my first visit We are fortunate to have two Serra Clubs representation of expressed opinions sought to achieve an educational environment to St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parish in Yoder to and a variety of reflections on life in the in which intellectual training, moral discipline in our diocese, in Fort Wayne and in South install the new pastor, Msgr. Bernard Galic. Church.We will choose letters for publi- and religious commitment would come Bend. This lay organization has an important This is another one of the beautiful country cation based on reader interest, timeli- together... ‘The Idea of a University’ holds up mission: To foster, affirm and promote voca- churches of our diocese. The former pastor, ness and fairness. Readers may agree or an ideal from which all those engaged in aca- tions to the priesthood and consecrated life. Father Dominique Carboneau, and the parish- disagree with the letter writers’ opin- demic formation can learn.” The members of Serra do so through prayer, ioners completed a beautiful restoration of the ions. Letters must not exceed 250 Cardinal Newman left an incredible intel- awareness, affirmation and support. I am church just this summer. words. All letters must be signed and lectual and spiritual legacy. For spiritual nour- deeply grateful for their support of vocations Msgr. Galic also serves as our diocesan include a phone number and address ishment, I have enjoyed reading what are in our diocese. May the Lord bless their director of vocations. He had served for 24 for verification.We reserve the right to called his “Parochial and Plain Sermons,” as efforts in working for vocations! years as pastor of Holy Family Parish in edit letters for legal and other concerns. well as his “Meditations and Devotions.” His South Bend and recently celebrated his 40th “Essay on the Development of Christian Wedding anniversary celebrations anniversary of priestly ordination. The parish- Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, Doctrine” is a brilliant work, truly a classic in P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN It was a special joy to celebrate our dioce- ioners of St. Aloysius, with typical Indiana religious literature, which examines the his- san wedding anniversary Masses at our cathe- hospitality, have warmly welcomed Msgr. 46856-1169; or e-mail: torical continuity of the dogmas of the faith, [email protected] drals in South Bend and Fort Wayne on Galic as their new pastor. May the Lord con- as opposed to doctrinal corruptions. After Sundays, Sept. 12 and 19. Congratulations to tinue to build up St. Aloysius Parish as a writing this book, Newman, a well-known all our couples celebrating silver and golden vibrant community of faith, hope, and charity! Anglican priest and scholar at Oxford anniversaries this year! It was great to meet SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 In Britain, despite protests, PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF pope gets a fair hearing BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES
BY JOHN THAVIS he can satisfy the deepest needs of our hearts,” he said. The keynote address of the • Sunday, Sept. 26, 5:15 p.m.— Vespers and dinner, Old LONDON (CNS) — In terms of papal visit came in Westminster College, University of Notre Dame his primary objectives — preach- Hall later that day, where the pope • Monday, Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m. — Blessing of offices of ing the Gospel to his flock and laid out his vision of how religious NewGroup Media, South Bend defending the influence of religion belief can help shape the moral • Monday, Sept. 27, 5:15 p.m. — Red Mass, Basilica of the in society — Pope Benedict XVI and ethical life of a society. He Sacred Heart, Notre Dame can look at his four-day visit to warned against an effort to margin- • Wednesday, Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m. — Meeting of Presbyteral Great Britain as a major success. alize religion, and he pointed to an Council, Sacred Heart Parish, Warsaw The big question going into the example that resonated with many: • Wednesday, Sept. 29, 6 p.m. — Centennial Mass of St. Sept. 16-19 visit was whether the the campaign by some groups to Michael Church, Plymouth German pope would be given a ban public celebration of • Thursday, Sept. 30, noon — Mass for the Catholic fair hearing in a country where Christmas. Community Foundation, followed by luncheon and meeting, skepticism about religion runs In his meetings with Anglicans, Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, Fort Wayne high. The answer was a resounding the pope deliberately steered clear • Friday, Oct. 1, noon — Luncheon and meeting of Advisory “yes.” Not only did the pope speak CNS PHOTO/MAX ROSSI, REUTERS of ecumenical differences and Board of Today’s Catholic, Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, Fort his mind, but he also received Pope Benedict XVI waves after cel- instead underlined the common Wayne unprecedented gavel-to-gavel cov- task of fighting for the voice of ebrating Mass at Bellahuston Park • Saturday, Oct. 2, 9:30 a.m. — Mass at Women’s Day of erage in the British media. religion in public affairs. In ecu- in Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 16. Reflection, University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne Papal events were broadcast menical terms, he made his biggest • Saturday, Oct. 2, 4:30 p.m. — Mass at St. John the Baptist live, and every newspaper devoted impact simply by his historic pres- Church, Fort Wayne several pages each day to the offered friendship in language like, ence in two places never before pope’s words, which focused “We (heart) U Papa.” visited by a pope: Lambeth Palace, largely on the right of the Church Pope Benedict came to Britain where he met with Anglican to have its voice heard in the pub- as a teacher, and his lesson plan Archbishop Rowan Williams of lic square. Some newspapers even was clear from the beginning. Canterbury, and Westminster Gospel at the Mass. Earlier in the published full texts of his major In a meeting Sept. 16 with Abbey, where he joined an NEWMAN liturgy, after the pope read the speeches and sermons — some- Queen Elizabeth II and about 400 Anglican prayer service that a decree of beatification, Deacon thing that rarely happens on papal civic and cultural leaders in Vatican aide later described as CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Sullivan and his wife, Carol, car- trips. Edinburgh, Scotland, he warned liturgically “wonderful.” ried a relic of Blessed Newman to The flip side of such interest against “aggressive” forms of sec- The beatification of Cardinal Pope Benedict. was that the pope’s critics also had ularism that risk undermining tra- John Henry Newman in In his homily, the pope drew a The pope began his homily by their day in the limelight. ditional religious values. Birmingham Sept. 19 was the cen- portrait of Blessed Newman as a noting that the day marked the Thousands of protesters took to the His words came across as rea- tral religious event of the visit. The man who had profound insight 70th anniversary of the Battle of streets in peaceful but vehement sonable and respectful largely pope held up Blessed Newman as into the Christian call to holiness Britain, a key chapter of British dissent on issues ranging from because he drew examples of an inspiration in two significant and the importance of prayer and resistance to Nazi air attacks dur- AIDS and condoms to the Christian cultural contributions ways: In the wider culture, for his whose eloquent prose was able to ing World War II. He recalled that Church’s record on sex abuse. from British history — the selfless vision of religion’s “vital” role in inspire many of his time and sub- in late 1940 the nearby city of Vatican officials said they service of Florence Nightingale, society; and in the Church, for his sequent generations. Coventry had suffered heavy accepted this as a part of public for example, or the missionary vision of Catholic laity who know In particular, he said, Blessed bombing, with massive loss of life. debate in Britain. David Livingstone’s efforts to stop their faith well and can defend it Newman examined the relation- “For me as one who lived and “We expected this. We know the slave trade. And when describ- articulately. ship between faith and reason and suffered through the dark days of there are groups that have differ- ing “atheist extremism,” he said The pope’s arguments about “the vital place of revealed reli- the Nazi regime in Germany, it is ences with the Catholic Church, the most sobering example was the God, religion and the social order gion in civilized society” — deeply moving to be here with you and they Nazi regime, striking a chord with were much-debated in the media, themes which the German pope on this occasion and to recall how have a right Britons as they commemorated the and not everyone agreed with him. has hammered home during his many of your fellow citizens sacri- to express it. 70th anniversary of massive Nazi But as British Prime Minister visit to Great Britain. ficed their lives, courageously But in gen- See page air strikes against the country. David Cameron said in a departure The pope paid special tribute to resisting the forces of that evil ide- eral, the atti- 10 for more photos In Glasgow, he donned a Tartan ceremony, the pope’s words had Blessed Newman’s vision of edu- ology,” he said. tude of from the pope’s trip to scarf and listened to bagpipe challenged the whole country to cation, which combined intellectu- He said he joined in recalling British soci- Great Britain. bands, then told Catholics it was “sit up and think.” al training, moral discipline and the “shame and horror” of the ety and the not enough to live their faith pri- Finally, the British trip under- religious commitment. death and destruction caused by faithful has been positive,” Jesuit vately; they should defend the scored that the priestly sex abuse He quoted the theologian’s the war and called for a commit- Father Federico Lombardi, the Church’s teachings in the public crisis will never go away when appeal for a well-instructed laity ment to work for peace and recon- Vatican spokesman, told reporters. square, he said. Pope Benedict is on the public and said it should serve as a goal ciliation wherever the threat of Not surprisingly, the image of “There are some who now seek stage. The pope has embraced that for catechists today: “I want a laity conflict looms. the 83-year-old pontiff seemed to to exclude religious belief from fact, as illustrated by his decision not arrogant, not rash in speech, Pilgrims were required to arrive soften during his stay. Many peo- public discourse, to privatize it or to address the issue on his plane, at not disputatious, but men who at the Mass site hours before the ple, Catholics and non-Catholics, even to paint it as a threat to equal- his only public Mass in London know their religion, who enter into pope, so they waited in a drizzle often react to sound bites and ity and liberty. Yet religion is in and in a private meeting with sex it, who know just where they huddled in the dark with hands headlines in forming opinions fact a guarantee of authentic liber- abuse victims. stand, who know what they hold wrapped around steaming thermos about Pope Benedict. When he ty and respect,” he said at a Mass He used dramatic language, and what they do not, who know cups of tea. comes to visit, they get a firsthand with more than 80,000 people. expressing his “deep sorrow and their creed so well that they can Katrina and Steve Herbert look and a double dose of content The pope’s words were clearly shame” and acknowledging the give an account of it.” arrived from Aldershot shortly — something that usually works in aimed at critics such as Richard failings of priests and the failure of Beyond Blessed Newman’s after 4 a.m. with their eight chil- the pope’s favor. Dawkins, the popular British Church officials to respond to intellectual legacy, the pope added, dren, ages 13 years to 13 months. What also impressed the British author who has championed athe- abuse allegations with enough was his service to others as a “We have frozen. The kids was the pope’s patient and gentle ism and who considers religion a speed and vigilance. That was not priest — visiting the sick and have been pale green most of the manner, which contrasted with the destructive force in society. But enough for some sex abuse advoca- poor, comforting the bereaved and day,” the mom said, but “it’s won- frequently strident tone of his crit- the pope’s most eloquent answer to cy groups and other critics, who caring for those in prison. derful to be here. It’s an incredible ics. The pope has “a shyness that high-profile atheists came in his called for greater Church accounta- “No wonder that on his death day for our country and for attracts,” a commentator said. meeting Sept. 17 in London with bility during a large protest demon- so many thousand people lined the Catholics.” “A guest who took the time to some 4,000 young Catholic stu- stration in downtown London. local streets as his body was taken The bishops’ official papal visit charm his guests” read one news- dents, when he described belief in The image of thousands of pro- to its place of burial not half a Twitter feed said: “A true English paper headline after the pope lin- God as a “friendship” that can fill testers marching through the mile from here,” he said. beatification: cold, wet, rainy.” gered with schoolchildren in a one’s life with love of virtue. streets is not one Vatican officials Deacon Jack Sullivan of After the Mass, Pope Benedict London suburb, listening to their “We need to have the courage will put on the highlight reels of Marshfield, Mass., whose healing visited the Birmingham Oratory of testimonials and posing for pic- to place our deepest hopes in God this trip, but it illustrated the price from a crippling spinal condition St. Philip Neri, a religious commu- tures. His smile seemed genuine, alone, not in money, in a career, in to be paid in a pluralistic society if in August 2001 was the miracle nity established by Cardinal and why not? He was looking out worldly success or in our relation- the church wants to be part of the that allowed for Cardinal Newman and the place he lived at a sea of banners and posters that ships with others, but in God. Only public discourse. Newman’s beatification, read the until his death in 1890. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 Germany, Poland and the Czech Martyred German priest Republic attended the beatification who died at Dachau ceremony in the Munster cathe- RALLY beatified at Mass dral. He was ordained a priest in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A 1932, the year before Adolf Hitler martyred German priest who died came to power. During his work at the Nazi concentration camp of with youth, Blessed Hirschfelder like super heroes they spoke of, Dachau was praised for his urged young people to avoid being who share their gifts with others, courage and faith in God during a influenced by Nazi propaganda the youths too need to share their beatification Mass in Munster, and to not join the Hitler Youth, gifts. Germany. according to biographies published Farmer said the saints offer a Blessed Gerhard Hirschfelder’s by Vatican Radio and the Vatican great example of super heroes. He bravery in denouncing the Nazi newspaper, L’Osservatore told the youths when he reads regime was not a sign of “reck- Romano. about the lives of the saints, “I see lessness,” but of “the power of Even though Nazi authorities in them something about myself.” faith,” German Cardinal Joachim denounced him as an opponent to He told the youths the great Meisner of Cologne said in his the regime, Blessed Hirschfelder force that does exist is the spirit of homily Sept. 19. continued to criticize the Nazi dic- God. “You are the light of the Even during his arrest and tatorship in his homilies. world,” he shared, “You were imprisonment, the young priest In one sermon in 1941, he said, made to be holy (like the saints). PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSON found strength by rejoicing in the “He who tears from the heart of You are the bearers of the light.” Blessing Okendu of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort Wayne, becomes part Lord, the cardinal said, and his young people their faith in Christ Farmer told rally participants closeness to Christ “filled him is a criminal,” according to the the sacraments only make that of APeX Ministries’ skit, holding a spinning plate on a stick, at the with humble confidence” and Vatican newspaper. Blessed light brighter and “that light is diocesan Confirmation rally held at Grace College in Winona Lake. hope. Hirschfelder was arrested a few meant to be taken out to the Born in 1907 in Glatz, days later and sent to Dachau, world.” Over 1,000 youths Germany, Blessed Hirschfelder where he died of hunger and ill- Farmer said it was important to particpated in grew up, studied and worked in an ness in 1942 at the age of 35. bring joy to others. “When you the diocesan area known as Silesia — original- Pope Benedict XVI said Sept. bring joy to another person, you Confirmation ly a Polish territory that became 13 that Blessed Hirschfelder was bring joy to God,” he said. rally Sept. 18. The part of Bohemia, Austria, Prussia just one of a number of beatifica- Blessing Okendu, an eighth event was coordi- and Germany after the 14th centu- tions this year of priests who were grader from St. Vincent de Paul ry. Some 4,000 people from martyred during the Nazi regime. nated by the School in Fort Wayne, helped diocesan offices APeX with a skit. She held a spin- of Catechesis and ning plate on a stick, and then on NOVICES WELCOME SISTERS OF THE her index finger, to the delight of Youth Ministry the fellow rally participants. and Spiritual HOLY CROSS FROM SOUTH AMERICA Okendu told Today’s Catholic Formation. that she thought the retreat was really fun. “They are making it relate to us,” she said. “It was very upbeat.” was beheaded because of his alle- special friend in heaven — should Classmate Kendra Martin said giance to God and the Church, be. Maybe St. Thomas More the day “actually helped me reflect which was greater than that to the would be a good choice, Bishop on my life. ... It’s going to help me king. Rhoades noted. realize what my faith is,” she said. “What a great model he is for Logan Christie of St. Aloysius us today,” Bishop Rhoades said. School, Yoder, said she liked the St. Thomas More had courage to stories throughout the skits and stand up for what is right, and the how they related. “I was brought youths need that same courage as closer to God through this experi- they tackle secular notions of ence.” abortion and same-sex marriage Christie’s classmate, Connor — two examples in which the Gunkel, who spoke with Today’s Church is countercultural to secu- Catholic immediately after the lar society. second keynote, also enjoyed the “Confirmation,” Bishop SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC skits of APeX Ministries. Rhoades said, “equips you” to live Novices in the international novitiate of the Sisters of the Bishop Rhoades, at his first in the truth. Confirmation rally in the diocese, Bishop Rhoades told the youths Holy Cross at Saint Mary’s, Notre Dame, celebrate with told the youths he was looking that the Holy Spirit guided St. Holy Cross sisters from South America. The 15 novices forward to confirming many of Thomas More and provided the them. courage — one of the gifts of the hail from Bangladesh, Brazil, Ghana, India and Mexico. In his homily, Bishop Rhoades Holy Spirit. spoke of the great courage of St. Bishop Rhoades requested that Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades greets Thomas More, who was the sec- the youths pray every day as they rally participants at the closing ond most powerful man in prepare for Confirmation, to go to Mass of the Confirmation rally Knights of Columbus England at the time of Henry VII. Mass every Sunday, to take out held Sept. 18 in the Orthopaedic But More refused to swear an oath their Bibles and read Scripture and Capital Center at Grace College in INSURANCE of supremacy to Henry VII, and to think of who their saint — their Winona Lake. Making a difference for life. WHOLE LIFE • TERM • RETIREMENT ANNUITIES • LONG TERM CARE • IRA
commitment to peace, she said. our communion, he said. BY ANN CAREY Kropf explained that this became The bishop’s fourth point was most clear to her through her practical cooperation. We should SOUTH BEND — “Blessed are involvement with Bridgefolk, not wait for full communion the Peacemakers” was the theme which, according to the organi- before acting together in our wit- of a day of reflection between zation’s Web site, is “a move- ness to the Gospel, Bishop Catholics and Mennonites at St. ment of sacramentally-minded Rhoades said: Groups can already Matthew Cathedral in South Mennonites and peace-minded work together on charitable proj- Bend on Sept. 18. Roman Catholics who come ects and pro-life and peace activi- At the prayer service that together to celebrate each other’s ties. This cooperation also has a started the day, Bishop Kevin C. traditions.” practical value, he said, for it is a Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort “I believe God wants us to sign that Christians are becoming Wayne-South Bend, who led the step inside each others’ homes more united. service, told the approximately and take the risk of intimate “May our Catholic and 55 participants that he was friendship,” Kropf concluded. Mennonite communities contin- pleased to find upon his recent “And I also believe that if our ue to grow in friendship and arrival in this diocese that a friendship brings us closer to cooperation, thus bearing wit- Catholic-Mennonite dialogue Christ, that will be worth it, and ness to Christ’s love here in was ongoing here. He said that that is our call.” northern Indiana,” Bishop many Mennonites and Amish Bishop Rhoades told the Rhoades concluded. live in his former Diocese of group that “ecumenism is in my Nancy Cavadini, ecumenical Harrisburg, Pa., but Catholic- blood,” explaining that his father officer for this diocese and a Mennonite relations were not as was Lutheran and his maternal member of St. Matthew Parish, well established there. grandfather was Greek spearheaded organization for the After the 9 a.m. prayer serv- Orthodox. As bishop, he said, he day of reflection. She is on the ANN CAREY ice in the cathedral, the dialogue fully supports, appreciates and steering committee of Michiana Marlene Kropf, associate professor in spiritual formation and worship at got underway in the St. Matthew encourages Catholic-Mennonite Bridgefolk. Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of School auditorium with opening common prayer, dialogue and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, were the opening speakers for talks on ecumenism by Bishop growth in friendship. the “Blessed are the Peacemakers” Catholic-Mennonite day of reflection. Rhoades and Marlene Kropf, an The Roman Catholic teaching associate professor in Spiritual on ecumenism can be summa- Formation and Worship at rized under four points, Bishop Associated Mennonite Biblical Rhoades said. First, the Catholic Seminary in Elkhart. Kropf is Church is “irrevocably commit- also the denominational minister ted” to the cause of Christian of worship for the Mennonite unity; it is not optional because Church USA Executive we believe it is the will of God. Leadership and co-chair of the “So, we see the quest for LivinglifeatHarbouratFortWayne bi-national Mennonite Church Christian unity as our duty, or Worship Council. responsibility before God,” Kropf explained that Bishop Rhoades said. Mennonites believe the church is Second, he continued, the “the bride of Christ, unblem- Catholic Church teaches that Meet Robert and Lois Byer ished and pure.” Thus, for gener- prayer, as well as personal and ations, Mennonites formed their communal conversion, are We moved to Harbour Assisted Living own strong communities and absolutely necessary in the ecu- lived their faith without getting menical effort. because I had open heart surgery and involved with outside people or “The more faithful we are to issues. This practice “was at the Gospel, the more converted, was unable to return home. We did not great cost to the participants,” the more we will feel the sum- Kropf said, for “Sometimes we mons to unity with all our broth- want to burden any of our five children missed the vision of what God ers and sisters,” Bishop Rhoades was doing in the wider world: explained. by moving in with them. God’s friend-making mission, The third and most challeng- God’s desire to unite all things in ing point is that of theology and Christ.” doctrine, he continued: The What I like most about living here is how Mennonites developed “a Catholic Church holds that unity kind of myopia” because they willed by God means adherence very kind the workers are; all of them! didn’t always recognize the face to the truth of the Gospel. Of course, I love having my laundry, of Christ in neighbors, strangers “Unity cannot be authentical- and people of other faiths, Kropf ly attained by watering down the cleaning and meals planned and said. That attitude changed as truths of the faith,” Bishop Mennonites began to work for Rhoades said. prepared for me; who wouldn’t? And I love the new friends we peace with other churches and This is where dialogue comes ecumenical organizations, she in, he explained, to overcome have made here! explained. division and lead us to unity. Today, Mennonites recognize Ecumenical dialogue is marked that “The love of Christ joins by a common quest for truth, — Lois Byer unlikely people together into one with the parties comparing dif- family,” with Christ calling that ferent points of view and exam- Christian family to the same ining disagreements that impede CALL(260)471-3110TOSCHEDULEYOURTOUR. Looking for Leaders... • Full or part-time income opportunity • Home based business • Have purpose • Faith and family first at Fort Wayne • Mom of five; earns residual income 3110 East Coliseum Boulevard by helping others. Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Call Janice (260) 710-1054 (260)471-3110 www.seniorlifestyle.com Parishioner, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
stunting. So were skin and eye Seattle’s new archbishop infections and complaints of says he is a priest who ongoing diarrhea — the maladies common to children and their ‘loves being a pastor’ families coping with a new disas- ter on top of the pre-existing prob- SEATTLE (CNS) — The EWS RIEFS lems of poverty, sub-par medical Archdiocese of Seattle’s new spir- N B care and finding enough to eat. itual leader introduced himself to “They’re all cross-cutting the media Sept. 16 as a priest who themes,” said Dr. Qamar Zaman, a “loves being a pastor” and who STATUE SEEN IN DAMAGED CHURCH AFTER HURRICANE medical coordinator for the regularly goes through three large humanitarian agency Church baskets of prayer intentions from World Service, which has provid- his people. Newly named ed medical assistance to survivors Archbishop J. Peter Sartain, 58, of the recent floods in northern who for the past four years was Pakistan. “These people don’t bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, have anything left.” Zaman and Ill., was appointed to Seattle by others responding to the floods are Pope Benedict XVI. He succeeds worried about what lies ahead in Archbishop Alex J. Brunett, who regions such as northern Pakistan is retiring after 13 years as head of which were already neglected the Church in western before the onset of weeks of Washington. He will be installed flooding that, according to the as Seattle’s ninth bishop in the United Nations, have killed close coming weeks at a date still to be to 2,000 people throughout the determined. Seattle was estab- country and left some 10 million lished as a diocese in 1850 and homeless. Now residents of north- made an archdiocese in 1951. “I ern Pakistan — still recovering love being a pastor,” Archbishop from a devastating 2005 earth- Sartain told reporters, “and so I quake — must take care of serious look forward to my ministry as humanitarian challenges that are shepherd of the Church in the likely to grow more intense in Archdiocese of Seattle.” While coming weeks and months as this noting that he has only visited region of high mountains, steep western Washington twice before, valleys and isolated villages pre- he said the “Gospel that I’m sent pares for the approaching winter. here to proclaim and the sacra- ments that I’m sent to celebrate here are the same (as in the Speakers say Vatican II’s Midwest). Jesus is the same in CNS PHOTO/ELIANA APONTE, REUTERS every place; all of you are beloved A statue is seen amid damaged furniture in a church after Hurricane Karl hit Samoral, impact on Church still to God and so all of you are also being fiercely debated beloved to me,” he said. A near Veracruz, Mexico, Sept. 20. Emergency workers reported at least eight people had Tennessee native ordained in 1978 been killed by Hurricane Karl in three states in Mexico. NEW YORK (CNS) — Almost 50 for the Diocese of Memphis, then- years after the Second Vatican Father Sartain held numerous Council initiated widespread positions while a priest in the involves killing embryos. The Barron’s Web site, www.wordon- was gone, killed along with her changes in the Catholic Church, Diocese of Memphis. He was a same day the poll results were fire.org, said his show will be “a mother, Jacqueline, in a deadly there is still fierce debate among pastor for eight years, then served issued the U.S. Senate held a hear- groundbreaking broadcast” fire caused by natural gas pipeline scholars and theologians about as vocations director, moderator ing on whether federal money because he “will become the first explosion that destroyed their how the council should be inter- of the curia, vicar for clergy and should fund embryonic stem-cell priest since Archbishop Fulton home and dozens of others in San preted, according to speakers at a clergy general. He was named research. “The Senate should not Sheen in the 1950s to have a regu- Bruno. They were two of the four forum on “Searching for Vatican bishop of the Diocese of Little be misled on this important issue,” lar, national program on a commer- people killed in the inferno. II: Why a Transformative Moment Rock, Ark., in 2000 and six years said Richard Doerflinger, associ- cial television network.” The arch- Janessa’s father, James, and the Remains so Elusive.” The Sept. 14 later went to Joliet. ate director of the U.S. bishop’s show was called “Life Is Greigs’ older daughter, Gabriela, a event was sponsored by the Center Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Worth Living.” Father Barron, a high school junior, were at a ten- on Religion and Culture at Jesuit- Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities. professor at the University of St. nis match at the time at St. run Fordham University in New Opposition to federally “Most Americans do not support Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Ignatius College Preparatory. York. During the sessions of funded embryonic stem federally funded research that Seminary since 1992, has a global Janessa was the student whom all Vatican II, which took place from requires destroying human media ministry called “Word on the other students saw every day 1962 to 1965, the world’s bishops cell research, poll shows embryos,” he said in a statement. Fire,” which aims “to educate and on closed-circuit TV giving the issued 16 documents on the “They want their tax dollars used engage the culture.” The priest said day’s announcements, said Holy Catholic Church and its role in the WASHINGTON (CNS) — A new for stem-cell research that is ethi- he has the same mission for his TV Names Sister Marilyn Miller, St. world. The purpose of the council public opinion poll released Sept. cally sound as well as medically show, which is being funded by Cecilia’s principal. “She was was to stimulate spiritual renewal 16 shows that 47 percent of promising — the kind of research private donations, according to the someone who was very warm, in the Church, update its pastoral Americans oppose federal funding that has attracted the interest and announcement. “Now is the time to outgoing and generous, respected attitudes, behaviors and institu- of embryonic stem-cell research, commitment of more and more reach out to Catholics and others by all the kids,” Sister Marilyn tions, and promote unity among while 38 percent support such stem-cell experts in recent years.” who are searching for meaning in said. Jacqueline Greig, 44, was on Christians. Father Joseph A. funding. The poll, conducted by their lives or who have left the the pastoral council, serving her Komonchak, a New York arch- International Communications Church because they are disillu- third year in the volunteer position diocesan priest and co-editor of Research in Media, Pa., surveyed Father Barron to host sioned,” he said in a statement. “In as secretary. James Greig had the English language edition of a random sample of 1,006 adults each episode, our mission will be served on the council before her. the five-volume “History of Sept. 8-14. It was commissioned weekly national program to encourage believers and bring The family sat together weekly at Vatican II,” said some people by the U.S. bishops’ pro-life sec- on commercial TV the transformative power of the 9:30 a.m. Mass. “There was a hole understand the phrase “Vatican II” retariat. Survey respondents were Gospel to the culture.” on Sunday,” said Mother’s Club as only the documents produced informed that stem cells also can CHICAGO (CNS) — A Chicago president Sally Holper, whose by the council. Others use it to be obtained from adults, placen- archdiocesan priest who teaches family often sat behind the Greigs. refer to what occurred in Rome tas, live births and other means systematic theology and is a well- San Francisco school and throughout the Catholic that do no harm to the donor. They known homilist with a popular Church from Jan. 25, 1959, when also were told that scientists dis- evangelization Web site and radio mourns mom and Aid workers worry about Pope John XXIII announced his agree on whether stem cells from program is now launching a week- daughter lost in San intention to convoke a council, embryos or from such alternative ly national program on a commer- what lies ahead for until Dec. 8, 1965, when Pope sources may end up being most cial TV network. Beginning Oct. 3, Bruno fire northern Pakistan Paul VI brought the council to a successful in treating diseases. “Word on Fire With Father Barron” SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — solemn close after four sessions. Fifty-seven percent of respondents will appear on WGN America BALAKOT, Pakistan (CNS) — In Janessa Greig, 13, an honor stu- He said some people put the coun- said they favor funding only the Sundays at 8:30 a.m. Central time. a small rural home that had been dent and student body president of cil in the context of the larger his- research avenues that do not harm The Chicago-based network, turned into a temporary, makeshift St. Cecilia School in San tory of the Catholic Church and the donor, while only 21 percent which offers its national program- medical examining room, the tell- Francisco, delivered the introduc- many consider “Vatican II” to favored funding all stem-cell ming across North America, is car- tale symptoms of childhood mal- tion to the school Mass Sept. 9. include the reforms implemented research, including research that ried on various cable outlets. An nutrition were evident: thinner- announcement on Father Robert That evening, the eighth-grader than-usual bodies, darkened eyes, in its aftermath. SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7
optional T-shirt is also available for USF celebrates patron $5 for students and $10 for non-stu- saint with three events dents. All monies collected will go towards the Foundation Fighting FORT WAYNE — The University Blindness, the largest source of of Saint Francis will hold three spe- non-governmental funding for reti- cial events in October in celebration AROUND THE DIOCESE nal degenerative disease research in of the university’s patron saint, St. the world (www.blindness.org/). Francis of Assisi. Funds will go towards non- Included in the October cele- embryonic stem-cell research. bration are the Blessing of the CHRIST THE KING CONSTRUCTS NEW PLAYGROUND Participants can also win raffle Pets, the Transitus of St. Francis prizes, such as a signed Austin Carr and Mass. Sponsored by the basketball, Notre Dame football University of Saint Francis Center helmet and museum passes. for Franciscan Spirit and Life and To register visit the university’s Campus Ministry, https://shop.nd.edu. Registration all events are free and open to the will also be available the day of the public. event. According to Sister M. Anita Holzmer, director of the universi- ty’s Center for Franciscan Spirit Ancilla College and Life and instructor in theology announces increased fall and Franciscan studies, the special events are held annually at the uni- enrollment versity, honoring and celebrating DONALDSON — Fall 2010 the life and good works of St. enrollment for Ancilla College has Francis. increased over 4 percent compared “The spirituality of St. Francis to 2009 fall enrollment figures, the is such an important part of every- college announced on Sept. 15. thing we do,” said Sister Anita. According to official figures, “As a Franciscan institution, the there are currently 578 students university seeks always to promote enrolled for the fall semester, com- St. Francis’ way of living and serv- pared to 553 students enrolled one ing.” PROVIDED BY CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL year ago, enough for an increase of Details of the upcoming special Students from Christ the King School in South Bend enjoy their newly constructed play- 4.3 percent. events are as follows: “The college is pleased to see • The blessing of the pets, in ground. The long running project required fundraising, including a marathon walk by the pattern of enrollment growth honor of St. Francis’ love of ani- Holy Cross Father Neil Wack, pastor of Christ the King Parish, and the work of many vol- continue this fall,” said Dr. Ron mals, will be held at 6 p.m., May, Ancilla College president. “It Sunday, Oct. 3, in front of the stat- unteers. The playground was blessed with holy water by Father Wack and Holy Cross reinforces our belief that Ancilla ue of St. Francis of Assisi at Father Kevin Grove, parochial vicar, on Aug. 24, at the ribbon cutting ceremony. The play- College offers students of all ages Brookside (Spring Street). All pets the opportunity to begin and com- and their owners are invited to ground offers eight slides and several rock climbing walls and bridges. plete associate degrees that transfer receive a special blessing from or to complete an associate degree university chaplain Father John and move into the world of work.” Stecher. the Immaculate Conception on scores of three or higher on four or Over a two-year period, Ancilla • The Transitus of St. Francis, Friday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Saint Joseph’s High more of these exams. These stu- has enjoyed a 14.4 percent increase who died Oct. 3, 1226, will be Admission to the concert is School announces 25 AP dents are Mathew Bowyer, Mark in enrollment. held at 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 3, at free, but a free-will offering will Greci, Donald MacDonell and the Edwin Clark Schouweiler be taken to benefit the Cathedral Scholars Angela Watkins. Planetarium at Achatz Hall of Saint Joseph’s High Organ Fund. There is ample free SOUTH BEND — Saint Joseph’s Elizabeth Everett, Sean Science (just off Leesburgh Road). parking at the cathedral, located Flanagan, Charles Logue, Joseph School earns Indiana Gold Each year, Franciscans commemo- High School has been notified that between Clinton and Calhoun 25 students have earned the desig- Moon and Gregory Neeser quali- Star Counseling Award rate this sacred event with a dis- streets in downtown Fort Wayne. fied for the AP Scholar with tinctively Franciscan service, the nation of AP Scholar by the College SOUTH BEND — Saint Joseph’s A graduate of the Chopin Music Board in recognition of their excep- Distinction Award earning an aver- Transitus. The public is invited to Academy, Dr. Kotowicz received a age score of at least 3.5 on all AP High School’s counseling pro- join the Sisters of St. Francis, the tional achievement on the college- gram was recently cited for the doctorate from the Warsaw Music level Advanced Placement Program exams taken, and scores of three or university community, secular Academy in 2001. His program higher on five or more of these Indiana Gold Star Counseling Franciscans and friends in celebra- (AP) Exams. Award, which is presented by the will include music of Bach, Liszt, The College Board’s Advanced exams. tion with readings, songs and a Swedish composer Lindblad, and Charles Logue qualified for the Indiana Department of Education unique interpretation of St. Placement Program offers students and the Indiana Student fellow Poles, Chopin and the opportunity to take rigorous col- highest recognition, the National Francis’ “Canticle of the Surzynski. AP Scholar Award, achieved by Achievement Institute. Creatures” under the stars in the lege level courses while still in high Amanda Culhan of the Indiana In Poland, Dr. Kotowicz works school, and to receive college cred- earning an average score of four or planetarium. (Although celebration with the Bialystok Philharmonic higher on all AP exams taken, and Department of Education states, of the Transitus is a yearly event, it, advanced placement, or both for “This award highlights the hours Society taking part in oratorio con- successful performance on the AP scores of four or higher on eight or this October marks the first time certs, and is artistic director of more of these exams. of work completed by your school the celebration will be held in the Exams. About 18 percent of the counseling Steering Team and Cathedral Organ Concerts in more than 1.8 million high school planetarium.) Fellowship and Bialystok as well as several festi- Advisory Council in designing a refreshments will follow in the students worldwide who took AP Notre Dame fights vision-based and data-driven vals in the Bialystok region. He is Exams performed at a sufficiently atrium. Those wishing to attend a teacher of organ performance blindness with school counseling program that should contact Sister Anita — high level to merit the recognition meets the academic, career and and improvisation at the I.J. of AP Scholar. upcoming charity walk [email protected] or (260) 399- Paderewski Second Grade State citizenship development needs of 7700, ext. 6705. Saint Joseph’s has 16 students your students. It means that Saint Music School. In addition his work who qualified for the AP Scholar NOTRE DAME — More than 10 • Mass will be celebrated at as organist at St. Adalbertus million Americans are losing the Joe’s counseling program meets or 12:05 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4, in St. Award by completing three or more exceeds the nine components of Church, he is chairman of AP exams with grades of three or battle against blindness. The Francis Chapel, Trinity Hall. The Bialystok’s Association Musica Fighting Irish invites the communi- the Indiana School Counseling celebration will honor St. Francis higher on a five point scale. The AP Program Standards.” Sacra. Scholars are Brendan Becht, Caleb ty to participate in the Fight Against and all Franciscans with special Kotowicz participates in numer- Blindness at the Biology Club’s Saint Joseph’s High School music and readings to enhance the Cobbin, Kelsey Fink, Max faculty members who served on ous festivals in Poland and in Fredlake, Samuel Hagey, Alphonse Vision Walk on Sunday, Sept. 26, worship. All are invited to attend. Sweden, Denmark, Finland, with registration beginning at 12 the advisory council were Cynthia Harding, Sydney Hofferth, Timothy MacWhorter, Beth Schwitz, Mark Germany, the United States and Kenney, Lara Kuczmanski, Lesli p.m. in Morris Inn’s Court Yard, Eminent Polish organist Slovakia, and last toured the U.S. followed by the event at 1:30 p.m. Mankowski and Lauren Walatka. Mark, Emily Schmid, Katherine Emily Schmid, Michael Shakour to present recital in in 2007. He is the producer of a Schmitt, Michael Shakour, Julia The walk, which will journey radio broadcast series devoted to around campus favorites, will serve and Nonnie Wefald were student Teixeira, Yiyang Xu and Aaron participants on the council. The Cathedral on Oct. 1 organs of Northeast Poland and of Zeese. as a source of awareness of the dis- recordings made for Polish televi- ease and raise funds to seek the cure 26-member council also included FORT WAYNE — Eminent Polish Four students qualified for the sion. Jozef has recorded compact in sight. parents and other community Organist, Dr. Jozef Kotowicz, will AP Scholar with Honor Award by discs of the organ in the Cathedral Registration is $10 for students members. present a recital in the Cathedral of earning an average grade of at least Basilica of Bialystok. 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and and $15 for non-students. An 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 South Bend area pilgrims participate in Medjugorje youth festival
BY DIANE FREEBY Eucharistic Adoration, “and I “I find myself asking God, have no way of judging their ‘What do you want me to do? authenticity. But I would tell peo- Which way do you want me to go SOUTH BEND — “We have to ple Mary is here. There’s no or how should I handle this?’ be working! Every night when question Mary is here. She’s here rather than saying, ‘God, I want we fall into bed, we have to be in the same way she’s anywhere this! Please, God!’ Instead I’m exhausted from doing Our Lady’s Catholics gather in faith. She’s asking God to help me go in the work, and doing the work of con- here to lead us to her Son, and direction He wants me to go,” she version. If we’re not doing that, that’s very evident here as it was said. we’re not doing enough.” for me in Lourdes and Fatima ... Father Riley, a self-described Rosary Comeau and her hus- with greater fervor and enthusi- introvert, said he loved being at band Josh joined an estimated asm because things are still hap- the youth festival where the spir- 90,000 other young people for the pening here.” ited crowds also lined up for 21st annual International Youth As flags from the many Confessions, heard every day by Festival held this past August in nations waved in the sunset, the priests in all languages. Father Medjugorje. The young couple heat of the day gave way to Riley says Medjugorje helped works with youth ministry at evening respite. Many of the him “recommit” himself to the Holy Family Parish in South young people spent each day of priesthood, and he looked for- Bend, and say they hope to bring the festival, which ran from Aug. DIANE FREEBY ward to sharing his experiences back some of the enthusiasm for 1-5, near the outdoor altar of St. Josh and Rosary Comeau of Holy Family Parish in South Bend join other with his parishioners back home. the faith they experienced while James Church. Each day began at pilgrims praying the rosary on Mt. Podbrdo in Medjugorje. “I’ve just had wonderful expe- in Medjugorje. 9 a.m. with Morning Prayer led riences,” smiled Father Riley People from over 70 nations by the Franciscan priests. over a glass of iced tea. “Young flocked to the small mountain vil- Testimonies, lectures and songs “It was pretty neat!” he When asked what she received and old ... people who come reg- lage in Bosnia-Hercegovina continued until noon. After a grinned. “There were tons of peo- in Medjugorje, Stewart described ularly and people who’ve been where the Blessed Mother is lunch break, festival activities ple and we were all singing putting God first in her life and away many years ... Medjugorje reported to be still appearing to resumed at 2 p.m. and lasted until songs!” experiencing her faith from the is the place where they return to three visionaries on a daily basis. the 6 p.m. rosary. While the five-day youth festi- heart. the Church!” She reportedly first appeared to The highlight of each day was val was the center of much activi- six children in 1981, delivering the evening Mass at 7 p.m. ty, Our Lady’s presence permeat- daily messages of prayer and Although celebrated in Croatian, ed the entire village of peace. While the Catholic Church the liturgy was simultaneously Medjugorje. Pilgrims from all has not official ruled on the translated into various world lan- walks of life found time for quiet MaryTV reaches thousands authenticity of the apparitions, guages. prayer and reflection while Medjugorje is an approved place Eucharistic Adoration fol- climbing the steep and rocky, but of prayer where many pilgrims lowed Mass and kept many of the well-worn paths up Mt. Podbrdo via the Internet report finding great peace and thousands in their seats, or, more (Apparition Hill) and Mt. closeness to Jesus through Our likely, kneeling in the gravel or Krizevac (Cross Mountain). A As thousands of young peo- us, the money He’s provided,” Lady. on the pavement. statue of Our Lady stands on the ple raised their voices in song explained Matasso. “The build- The Comeaus arrived in “That was inspiring,” com- place where the visionaries say and prayer under a brilliant ing has gone as far as it’s gone. Medjuguorje as the youth festival mented Josh Comeau. “Just the the Blessed Mother first spoke August sun outside St. James The structure’s in. The rough was in full swing, and that first sea of people there to receive the those now-famous words: “Peace, Church in Medjugorje, history plumbing and rough electrical is evening attended Mass concele- Eucharist and hope through Mary peace, peace; only peace!” was also being made across the all in. We brought in car batter- brated by over 500 priests, and Jesus was an amazing experi- Saint Mary’s College junior street atop the MaryTV building. ies, chargers, cables, cameras and including Father John Patrick ence. It made me proud to be a Maggie Stewart, a mass commu- That’s where Denis and Cathy computers and Internet connec- Riley. The Holy Cross priest, who Catholic.” nications major who would like Nolan prayed the rosary, and tivity and we’re able to simply is associate pastor at St. Joseph The Comeaus say they were to work in news media, first visit- crew members broadcast it live use the building as a platform — Parish in South Bend, has also inspired as they watched young ed Medjugorje in 2005 and over the Internet so thousands as it should be — to be able to do been to Lourdes and Fatima. people wave flags and march returned to experience the youth more people could participate. the live broadcasts on the roof.” Father Riley says he agrees with nation by nation through the festival. It was a historical week for Matasso smiled as he described the wisdom of the Church in hamlet, up to the base of Mt. “It’s awesome!” she told MaryTV, a lay apostolate found- the privilege of being called to waiting until the apparitions Podbrdo and back to St. James Today’s Catholic while visiting ed by Denis Nolan and dedicated help spread Our Lady’s message. cease before making a judgment. for Eucharistic Adoration. with visionary Ivan Dragicevic to using modern technology to “Now we need to do it inside, “I’ve sat in on a few (appari- Twelve-year-old Mikey Nolan of outside his hillside home. “It’s share with the world Our Lady’s where there’s electricity and we tions),” Father Riley told Today’s Sacred Heart Parish at Notre such a powerful experience being messages of peace and prayer. can have a big enough connec- Catholic as he prepared to head Dame joyfully carried the there with everybody and seeing MaryTV crew members say tion to the Internet that you can back to St. James for evening American flag. all the different flags.” they were blessed by visionary transmit broadcast quality to the Ivan Dragicevic’s hospitality and TV stations that want it.” his openness to allow them to Cathy Nolan said she is also help share Our Lady’s messages thrilled to be a part of MaryTV. with the world. MaryTV crew “When Tom Matasso gave us the members were in Medjugorje the ‘go’ sign, which meant we were THE TRUTH OF THE week of the youth festival and by ‘live’ on the Internet, my heart last minute invitation were able was filled with joy,” she said. EUCHARIST REVEALED... to stay with Ivan in his home. “We have worked for many Reports show people from all years to be able to go ‘live’ from 50 of the United States were Medjugorje. This was the begin- present via the Internet, logging ning. Denis and I could hardly SeeSee && HearHear thethe StoryStory Unfold!Unfold! in to watch the events carried contain our excitement. In fact, A Powerful Fact-Based-Case for Belief live on MaryTV. Ninety-eight we were a bit giddy. Like the in the REAL PRESENCE in the Eucharist! countries were also represented, Apostles on Pentecost, we felt from the United Arab Emirates the Holy Spirit rejoicing in us. (Recorded Live at Transfiguration Catholic Church, to Vietnam. Oh, to be able to transmit the W. 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P O Box 1160, Hampstead, NC 28443 switcher he brought from home Everything that aired live on to connect the two cameras MaryTV is accessible at www.loveandmercy.org inside to the Internet. www.marytv.tv. “We used what the Lord gave —DF SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Catholic Culture Literature Marian High School: Apostolate of hope Series investigates life of author Ralph McInerny BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC MISHAWAKA — Father Edward most significant books, Solomon Sorin, founder of the University of BY ANN CAREY said, and two of his introduction to Notre Dame once said that educa- Aquinas books have become clas- tion is a “sacred task to make the NOTRE DAME — The multifac- sics: “Ethica Thomistica: The new-comer (student) a Christian eted writing talent of Ralph Moral Philosophy of Thomas and a scholar.” This is at the root McInerny, longtime philosophy Aquinas” and “A First Glance at of the mission of Marian High professor at the University of Saint Thomas Aquinas: A School. Notre Dame, was the topic of the Handbook for Peeping Thomists.” Carl Loesch, who is principal at first lecture in the university’s McInerny also was one of few Marian, considers teaching a voca- Catholic Culture Literature Series accomplished academic philoso- tion, not just a job. Addressing the on Sept. 7. phers who was a “significant pro- faculty and staff he said, “As we McInerny taught at Notre fessional novelist, and he made embark upon this school year let Dame for 55 years, almost up until money at it,” Solomon said. In us remember that our sacred task his death in January. He was a addition to his 22 books on philos- is an apostolate of hope ... through gifted professor and scholar, with ophy, McInerny published nearly prayer and community we can an international reputation as an 100 novels, some nonfiction, and strengthen and sustain each other expert in medieval philosophy. many short stories, too numerous so that we will be conduits of SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Also a prolific author, McInerny to count because he often used a God’s grace for our students.” Charles Creighton and Christopher Coulter in Mrs. Gunty’s Introduction published 22 philosophy books, There is a vibrant spirit of com- pen name for the stories, Solomon to Two Dimensional Art class. but outside academic circles he said. munity at Marian. Students devel- probably is best known as the Although he had wanted to be a op a great bond with the school author of 29 Father Dowling mys- great fiction writer since boyhood, and its teachers. They are very students are involved in many and admissions and public relations, tery novels that were adapted as a McInerny turned to writing fiction involved in learning, serving and varied experiences. For instance, has a son and daughter who gradu- television series that ran between early in his academic career to leading. During summer break, Thomas Stackowiak plays football ated from Marian. She and her 1989 and 1991. supplement his income, which at Tim Trippel went to an internation- and also is an accomplished violin- husband are also alums. Dance David Solomon, also a Notre the time was quite meager. In fact, al science fair in Switzerland and ist and another player, Matt also considers teaching a vocation. Dame philosophy professor and Solomon noted, a 1950’s philoso- Michael Hunckler and Samuel Thomas, also has a lead in one of What she enjoys most about her 33 the director of the school’s Center phy faculty salaries started at less Leung did research at the school’s plays. years in education “is working for Ethics and Culture, gave the than $4,000. University of Notre Dame. Marian offers a lot ways to nur- with all the people, especially the Sept. 7 lecture that reflected on McInerny is the first Notre A group of students, Maddy ture the faith of its students. Carol young people and exploring with McInerny the man, as well as his Dame figure to be featured in the Ladue, Kelly Powell, Mary Miller is a full-time campus minis- them their faith and relationship writings. A close friend of annual series, which was inaugu- Voelker, Julian Leticia, Alex ter. Mass is offered three times a with God.” She believes Marian’s McInerny for 42 years, Solomon rated in 2002 under the auspices of Probst, Laura Herron, Liz Naquin, week in its beautifully renovated greatest strength is the students. brought a deep knowledge of Notre Dame’s Center for Ethics and Colleen and Kaitlyn Dalton, chapel for students and teachers in “They are happy to be here. They McInerny to his talk, and offered and Culture. The series is run by volunteered this past summer in addition to the all school liturgies. want a college education and get many insights into McInerny’s undergraduates and designed to Honduras. They served at Via Confession is available twice a well prepared for college. They strong convictions as well as his expose the Notre Dame communi- Catalina, a place where people liv- week and First Friday Adoration is also are hungry for more knowl- quick wit, much to the delight of ty to the richness of the Catholic ing in “a dump” are relocated. “We offered throughout the day. edge and information and relation- the large audience of students, fac- literary heritage. dug trenches for a water supply,” The school does a variety of ship with God, academics and ulty and area residents. Other distinguished Catholic said Maddy LaDue. “They don’t things to promote religious voca- spirituality.” Solomon said that McInerny authors chosen for the 2010 series have running water,” offered Julian tions and is blessed to have four Loesch is also grateful for all exuded his love for the Catholic include Walker Percy, presented Letizia. alumni, Dave Violi, Steven Jagla the ways the Sisters of St. Francis Church in his life and in his work, by Notre Dame philosophy profes- During the summer Father and Brandon McCafferty in the of Perpetual Adoration have sup- and he brought the excitement of sor John O’Callaghan Sept. 14; Jacob Runyon and Carol Miller seminary for the Diocese of Fort ported the school, including donat- the Catholic revival of the 20th Flannery O’Connor, presented by facilitated a retreat for 36 student Wayne-South Bend and Chris ing the land upon which it is built. century into his classroom. Baylor University professor of the- members of the Campus Ministry Brennan who joined the Finally, Dr. Mark Myers, super- McInerny also had unwavering ology and literature Ralph Wood Leadership Team. Also, 50 of the Congregation of Holy Cross. intendent of schools for the dio- confidence in the higher truths on Sept. 21; and J.F. Powers, to be upper classmen helped with the Loesch attributes this primarily to cese, speaks of how fortunate found in the writings of Thomas presented by Father Marvin orientation of incoming students. the work of Father Dan Scheidt, Marian is to have Loesch as prin- Aquinas, who “came alive” in O’Connell, professor emeritus of Marian offers many opportuni- Msgr. Michael Heintz and all the cipal. “His faith speaks volumes to McInerny’s classroom, Solomon history at Notre Dame Sept. 28. ties for their students. One exam- local parish priests. the student. For instance, he said. All lectures are at 8 p.m. in ple is the Learning Strategies Often alumni return to teach included Mass before the annual McInerny’s philosophy books DeBartolo Hall, Room 141, and Department. Faculty members, and stay for many years, such as silent auction. The Catholic identi- on analogy were probably his are free and open to the public. Teri Pairity and Annie Ganser help Steve Rethlake, social studies ty is strong and present here, and both the gifted and challenged stu- teacher, who has been at Marian we are blessed to have that due to dents in their studies. “We have for 36 years. After graduation from Carl’s leadership. We have a gift open enrollment, not just the Indiana University he got a posi- (Marian) here and we want people smart,” says Loesch. “All students tion at his alma mater and never to know about it.” deserve a Catholic education.” left. Besides their studies, Marian’s Mary Kay Dance, director of
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BY KAREN CLIFFORD for help to continue the Elkhart project and were granted $10,000.” The Order of Malta is a lay reli- ELKHART — With many smiling gious order of the Catholic Church. faces in attendance, 290 children Members are involved in a number from 119 families received a win- of charitable efforts that are often ter coat package from the South supported by a grants program Bend Christ Child Society’s from the American Association’s Elkhart Initiative on Sept. 18 at St. headquarters in New York. In Vincent de Paul Parish. The winter recent years these grants have coat package included a brand new helped support the members’ warm winter coat, hat and mittens. involvement with the Christ Child Among those in attendance was Society, the Women’s Care Center, Aurora Leon, whose daughter Matthew 23 in Fort Wayne, Chapin received a new coat for a second Street Clinic in South Bend, the year at the event. “It is a really, LOGAN Center, a prison ministry really good program. So many program and a medical ethics people are so happy for new jack- speakers program following the ets for the kids. It’s like getting a White Mass at Notre Dame. Christmas present in September,” In addition to the Elkhart she exclaimed. Initiative, the Order of Malta has Debra Low, who has chaired given additional grants to South the Elkhart Initiative for the past Bend chapter of Christ Child. “We two years, and is the volunteer have been very fortunate to receive grant writer for the South Bend grants from the Order of Malta Christ Child Society, recalls the during the past three years. The economic climate in Elkhart as the first grant helped refurbish the original impetus for the initiative. Christ Child distribution center in “Elkhart’s economic challenges South Bend when we moved from have been, and continue to be well Thomas Street to our present loca- documented in the local and tion. Last year, they granted PHOTOS BY KAREN CLIFFORD national media. I brought the idea monies for the purchase of the South Bend Christ Child volunteer Madeline Gaughan expresses her pleasure of the smiling face of a child of coming to the aid of children in school uniform component for our receiving a new winter coat. Elkhart to the Christ Child of South Bend clients,” said Low. South Bend board of directors in Low also stressed the Elkhart the event. “If this outreach effort is early 2009,” Low explained. Initiative is a natural extension of able to continue beyond a second She continued, “The board the services of the Christ Child year, it will be important to culti- voted monies to cover a onetime Society. “In terms of delivering vate a group of Elkhart women outreach initiative. Upon success- new clothing to children, no other and men of faith to carry out the ful completion of the initial service group in northern Indiana has been mission in their own town. That project, the board voted in spring as successful for as many years as would be the ultimate goal of the of 2010 to increase the amount of the Christ Child Society of South project, to perpetuate the delivery allocation in order to serve even Bend. We were founded in 1947 of these services by a local team of more of our neighbors in need.” on the premise of serving children volunteers.” Low said that a grant from the in need of a helping hand. It was a Father Kevin Bauman, Order of Malta, designated for the natural outreach of our mission in parochial vicar at St. Vincent de Elkhart Initiative, helped fund two- St. Joseph County to come to the Paul, notes the diverse ethnic pop- thirds of this year’s project. “John aide of our neighbors in need in ulation of the parish is a perfect fit and Marjorie Bycraft, members of Elkhart County, since we were best with Christ Child Society’s mis- both the Christ Child Society and positioned to do so.” sion. “Historically, St. Vincent de Order of Malta, were instrumental To continue this initiative in Paul Parish in Elkhart has always in bringing the granting process to future years, Low hopes for com- been a home for the immigrant our attention. This year we asked munity participation in organizing populations: German, Italian, Irish and now Hispanic peoples, prima- rily from Mexico. Similarly, the Christ Child Society has a great tradition of reaching out and pro- viding direct service to the most vulnerable members of our society — poor children.” “Our entire parish family warmly welcomes the outpouring South Bend Christ Child volunteer and Elkhart Initiative Chair Debra Low of love and generosity offered by exchanges expressions of delight with a young client. all the members of the Christ Child Society. Their gift of a new winter ensemble of a warm coat, mittens and hat to poor kids of our parish Christ Child Society begins Clothe a Child Campain enriches us all,” he adds. A second distribution of winter SOUTH BEND — The Christ colored doll represents $1 donat- coat packages from the South Child Society’s goal is to clothe ed by customers. All money col- Bend Christ Child Society has nearly 5,000 underprivileged lected goes directly to the pur- been set for Oct. 1 at Beardsley children this year in St. Joseph chase of children’s clothing. Elementary School in Elkhart. All County with new warm coats, The Christ Child Society is a children have been pre-qualified hats, mittens, shoes and school non-profit organization whose for services by school counselors, clothes. 500 volunteer members are and follow the society’s guidelines During September and dedicated to clothing children that every child served be a mem- October, the public can donate and babies in the community, as ber of a family that lives at, or to this effort at Martin’s Super well as providing educational below 130 percent of the federal Market, Mutual Bank and Notre services. poverty guidelines. Dame Credit Union by purchas- New clothing is distributed As Jose Cervantes left with his ing a signature Christ Child from the Christ Child Center at new winter coat package in hand, Society paper girl and boy dolls 308 S. Scott St., South Bend, his departing comments marked the dressed in a hat and coat. Each each Wednesday morning. A child receives a new coat, hat and mittens as a part of the South Bend atmosphere of other children in the Christ Child Society’s Elkhart Initiative. distribution room. “This is so cool!” 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 Sisters of St. Francis celebrate postulants, novices, first vows
MISHAWAKA — The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka received four new postulants — Heidi Herber, Alexa Ritchie, Jordan Henneberry and Jessica Richardson — on Sunday, Sept. 5. Heidi comes from St Boniface Parish in Lafayette. She graduat- ed from Franciscan University where she majored in computer science. Heidi met the Sisters of St. Franics at St. Boniface where the sisters have been teaching since 1875. Alexa hails from St. Patrick Parish in Kokomo. Before enter- ing, she studied elementary edu- JORDAN HENNEBERRY HEIDI HERBER JESSICA RICHARDSON ALEXA RITCHIE cation at Indiana University- Kokomo. She came to know the University of Saint Francis in with the Liturgy of the Hours, the Diocese of Lafayette-in- Sisters of St. Francis when she Fort Wayne, while taking classes New novices which they are now commis- Indiana, professed her first vows attended Lafayette diocese’s in theology. Having competed their postu- sioned to pray in the name of the with the Sisters of St. Francis of Destination Jesus Retreat, fol- As postulants, these young lancy, Laura Elstro from the Church. And finally, the sisters Perpetual Adoration. In her desire lowed by retreats at the mother- women will live at the mother- Archdiocese of Indianapolis and were given the Franciscan Rule to follow Christ more perfectly, house in Mishawaka. house with the Sisters in Diana Loiselle, from the Diocese and the constitution of the con- she vowed for three years to live Jordan is a member of St. Mishawaka, participate in the of Lafayette-in-Indiana, were gregation. These sisters will in chastity for the sake of the Anne, Mother of Mary Parish in Conventual Liturgies and officially admitted into the novi- spend the next two years as kingdom of heaven, to choose a Mexico, N.Y. She attended Perpetual Adoration while study- tiate of the Sisters of St. Francis novices, deepening their prayer life of poverty and to offer the Franciscan University of ing the catechism and the spiritu- of Perpetual Adoration and given life and experience of religious sacrifice of obedience. Sister M. Steubenville, studying social ality of the congregation. These the names Sister Maria Kolbe and life, studying the theology of reli- Angela, the provincial superior, work. It was there that she met young women appreciate contin- Sister Theresa Marie. gious life and the vows of pover- accepted her vows in the name of the sisters. ued prayers as they seek to dedi- They were invested with the ty, chastity and obedience. the Church. During the liturgy, Jessica is a member of the cate their lives to the service of brown Franciscan habit and the white veil which she wore as Cathedral of the Immaculate God and His Church. received a crucifix as a sign of Sister Mariana professes her first vows a novice was exchanged for a Conception in Fort Wayne. their willingness to follow Christ Later that same day, during black veil as an outward sign of Jessica met the sisters at the on Aug. 10. They were presented Mass, Sister Mariana Collison, of her profession. Salesians commission 28 new volunteers
BY FATHER MICHAEL MENDL, SDB
HAVERSTRAW-STONY POINT, N.Y. — Kyle Brite of Decatur, and Melia West, who counts Notre Dame’s basilica of the Sacred Heart as her parish, were among 28 young women and men commissioned by the Salesians of Don Bosco as Salesian Lay Missioners (SLMs) or Salesian Domestic Volunteers (SDVs) on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the close of a week of retreat. Salesian Father Thomas Dunne, provincial superior of the New Rochelle Province, presided over the commissioning Mass in the Don Bosco Retreat Center. Brite, a member of St. Mary Melia West, who counts Notre Dame’s Basilica of the Sacred Heart as her of the Assumption Parish in PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE SALESIANS parish, is going to Hogar Sagrado Corazon in Montero, Bolivia where the Decatur, graduated from Purdue Kyle Brite, a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Decatur, Salesian Lay Missioners have served at a girls’ orphanage, run by reli- University in 2008. He hopes to graduated from Purdue University in 2008. He hopes to help poor gious sisters, for many years. help poor youngsters alongside youngsters alongside the Salesians. He is shown receiving Communion at the Salesians, and so change the the retreat Mass. the chance to nurture their bod- Church. They serve the young, world for the better. He’ll work ies and souls appeals very much the poor, and mission popula- at that at the Salesians’ Centre ters, for many years. West, a researching “volunteer opportu- to her, and the SLM motto of tions through academic and des Jeunes in Gatenga, Rwanda, native of Omaha, Neb., graduat- nities that might fit (her) heart “Finding Christ trade schools, universities, youth together with another of the new ed from Notre in the face of a centers, hospices, orphanages, SLMs. At this youth center and Dame in 2010. child” res- parishes, mission stations, med- boarding school for the poorest She is a recent onates with her ical clinics, the media and other and most vulnerable children in convert to The 22 new SLMs come from 18 dioceses because, like ministries in 136 countries Kigali (the capital), including Catholicism, Mother Teresa, around the world. Since 1981 orphans and street children, which is why in 12 states all over the country; she wants to some 350 participants in the they’ll assist with vocational the Basilica of see Christ in SLM program have served for and agricultural training. the Sacred everyone. periods of one to three years West and another SLM are Heart at the they represent both Salesian provinces in the U.S. The alongside the Salesians, the going to Hogar Sagrado University is Salesians of Salesian Sisters, or affiliated Corazon in Montero, Bolivia; her parish for Don Bosco are groups in about 35 different SLMs have served at this girls’ now. She had never heard of the and personality.” Working with the second-largest congregation countries. orphanage, run by religious sis- Salesians until she started poor and abandoned youth and of religious men in the Catholic SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Holy Cross names recipients of Spirit of Holy Cross Award NOTRE DAME — The Redeemer Parish in Portland, Ore. Holy Cross for almost 20 years. Congregation of Holy Cross, • Samuel Muwumba: Holy He welcomed Holy Cross in Indiana Province, has named the Cross Mission in Bugembe, Bugembe and assisted Holy Cross eight recipients of the 2010 Spirit Uganda in establishing the parish rectory, of Holy Cross Award, which is • Rebecca Reasor: Retired Andre Formation House, Bugembe given to lay collaborators who nurse at Holy Cross House in Youth Centre, main parish church serve with the congregation in the Notre Dame and school. He served as a board United States and abroad. The • John Rosenthal: Regional member for several Holy Cross award was created to acknowledge events chair “Following in the apostolates and is a true communi- the critical importance lay collabo- Footsteps of a Great Band of ty builder, bringing together peo- rators of Holy Cross and others Men” campaign for the Indiana ple of different faiths and back- play in living out the vision of Province in Notre Dame grounds to improve the lives of Holy Cross founder Blessed Basil • John Soisson: Special assis- local families. Anthony Moreau, CSC, to make tant to the president, at the Rebecca Reasor was the nurse God known, loved and served in University of Portland in Portland, in the clinic at Holy Cross House education, parish and mission set- Ore. for more than 39 years. Now tings. The award is given each Recipients are recognized by BROTHER CHARLES MCBRIDE, CSC retired, her caring spirit is remem- year on Sept. 15, the solemnity of the local communities of the On the solemnity of Our Lady of Sorrows, Brothers and Sisters celebrated bered by all who live there. She is Our Lady of Sorrows, the feast Congregation of Holy Cross and at Sacred Heart Basilica, Notre Dame. Holy Cross Father David Tyson, known for the competent, caring, day of the congregation. receive a proclamation of gratitude provincial of the Indiana Province of Priests and Brothers was the prin- understanding, prompt and effec- “Thousands of lay collaborators signed by the Provincial Superior cipal celebrant and homilist. Following Mass a dinner was hosted by tive health care she provided, but and others assist in fulfilling the on behalf of the entire Indiana mostly she is remembered for the important work in Holy Cross Province. Moreau Seminary for the Holy Cross religious. loving way she served the resi- apostolates throughout the world,” Angela Budzinski has been the dents. She is credited with ensur- said Holy Cross Father David T. principal at Holy Cross School Rosary/Family Ministry of variety of initiatives. His wife, ing that each member of the com- Tyson, provincial superior, since 1998. Prior to being hired as Mexico, and also supervises Holy Nancy, and their children are also munity received individual atten- Congregation of Holy Cross, principal, she worked at two other Cross seminarians who have pas- active Holy Cross supporters. tion and care. Indiana Province. “The Spirit of Holy Cross schools in South Bend. toral ministry placements with George Galati has been an John Rosenthal is a true col- Holy Cross Award provides a spe- In recognition of her teaching and Family Rosary. Since her first days active participant in the mission of laborator with Holy Cross with cial opportunity to recognize administrative excellence, she with Holy Cross, she has mentored Holy Cross for well over 50 years. lifelong exposure to, engagement extraordinary effort in living out received the Light of Learning lay leaders in this apostolate, He is a graduate and supporter of with, and recurring affirmation of the Holy Cross mission. We thank Award from the Diocese of Fort demonstrating the power of prayer the University of Portland — his Holy Cross. His personal values all who are helping to make a pos- Wayne-South Bend in 2002 and and collaboration with laity in children are also graduates of the align with those of Holy Cross and itive difference in the world.” 2005. Angela played a pivotal role evangelization. university. George is also a mem- are lived out through his volun- Recipients for 2010 Spirit of in the recent $2.8 million addition John Cavadini is the former ber of Holy Redeemer Catholic teerism, lay ministry with the Holy Holy Cross Award serve in educa- and renovation of Holy Cross theology department chair and Church, where he is a daily com- Cross community and philanthrop- tion, parish and mission settings: School. She attended Saint director of the Institute for Church municant and reads both at Sunday ic support. His most recent com- • Angela Budzinski: Principal at Joseph’s High School, where her Life at the University of Notre and weekday Mass. George partic- mitments with Holy Cross are as Holy Cross School in South Bend. daughter, Tori, is currently a junior. Dame. Under his leadership, the ipates in the mission of Holy Cross chair of the Province’s • Alicia Cataneda de Sanchez: Alicia Cataneda de Sanchez, university has been drawn more in two settings, education and Development Advisory Committee Archdiocese of Monterrey in first collaborated with Holy Cross fully into the life of the Church. parish and both communities bene- and chair of the regional events Nuevo Leon, Mexico priests and brothers in the He has been dedicated to educat- fit from his faithful support. phase of the “Following in the • John Cavadini: Director of the Archdiocese of Monterrey, Nuevo ing people in the faith — sharing Samuel Muwumba, a parish- Footsteps of a Great Band of Institute for Church Life at the Leon, Mexico, almost 25 years the Holy Cross ministry at Notre ioner of Holy Cross Parish, Men” campaign. University of Notre Dame ago as a youth minister. She is Dame and in the Diocese of Fort Bugembe in the Diocese of Jinja, • George Galati: Holy now executive director of Family Wayne-South Bend — through a Uganda, has been a close friend of
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SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Eastlund Holy Cross and Saint Francis novices get Dr. and Mrs. Phil Tyndall to know each other at the annual Serran SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC picnic for priest and religious in the South Tom Sulentic, right, shares a moment with Guest Speaker: Mike Pence Bend area on Aug. 22. Twelve Holy Cross Deacon Paul Baumgartner who was hon- Honored Guest: Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy and two Franciscan novices were among ored for his dedicated ministry to the Fort the religious who attended. The Serrans Wayne-South Bend’s Cursillo community Cost: $40 per person R.S.V.P. by October 5 were happy that their prayers for vocations at it’s annual picnic on Aug. 28 in South are bearing fruit. Bend. 14 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
GUEST COMMENTARY BY CHRISTOPHER HEFFRON St. Francis and millennials: Like speaks to like COMMENTARY CINCINNATI—They’re young, they’re mobile and they want meaningful lives. They are the millennial generation—those TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. born after 1982—and they are setting themselves apart from Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, previous generations by avoiding material pursuits and by ful- IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] filling a need for community. Many Catholic millennials have found a kindred spirit in St. Francis. Using him as a guide, these young men and women are changing the face of the Catholic Church. Spinning stem-cell fairy tales The influence of the millennial generation is the subject of October’s St. Anthony Messenger cover article entitled, “St. iscussions about the moral- those forms of research that pro- ity of stem-cell research vide for the planned suppression Francis and the Millennials: Kindred Spirits,” by Franciscan Doften focus on the differ- of human beings who already MAKING Friar Daniel P. Horan, himself a millennial who teaches religion ences between adult stem cells and exist, even if they have not yet at Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y. After Sept. 21, the article stem cells derived from embryos. been born. Research, in such SENSE OF will be posted at www.AmericanCatholic.org. The adult variety, such as those cases, irrespective of efficacious derived from bone marrow or therapeutic results, is not truly at BIOETHICS Millennials have grown up in a time of increasing global umbilical cords, are already pro- the service of humanity.” consciousness, accessible travel and instant communication. viding an impressive array of In our society, however, the The hyper-connectedness of technology, however, leaves some treatments and cures for sick peo- hype surrounding the harvesting of FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK millennials wanting more. They see the story of St. Francis and ple, while the embryonic kind are human embryos as a way to cure not. Adult stem cells can be nearly every disease has taken on the Franciscan tradition as an alternative. The Franciscan way obtained without crossing any the form of a popular mythology. evil means.’” of viewing relationships includes a focus on community, a com- moral boundaries, whereas embry- A Washington Post article summa- In a way, then, embryonic stem mitment to solidarity and a life lived in fraternity — aspects onic stem cells cannot, because rized it this way a few years ago: cells have become a great modern that attract many young Catholics. they are obtained by destroying “‘To start with, people need a secular fairy-tale, even a kind of young human beings who are still fairy tale,’ said Ronald D.G. surrogate for our yearning for Millennials hunger to be connected to something larger than in their embryonic stages of Mckay, a stem-cell researcher at immortality. People are being told themselves — a trait that has been highlighted by many genera- growth. that Alzheimer’s tional researchers and one that serves as a connecting point for In spite of can be young adults seeking a spirituality that is not about just “me great progress addressed; Parkinson’s can and God.” in identifying In a way, then, embryonic stem cells have become a great ever more pow- be overcome; Additionally, the commitment to solidarity — advocating for erful adult stem- diabetes can be the poor — speaks to the hearts of young people. Millennials cell sources, sci- modern secular fairy-tale, even a kind of surrogate for defeated; and can see in St. Francis’ conversion to live among the lepers a entists still MS can be con- quered. Who reflection of their own desire to work toward a world where clamor for our yearning for immortality. People are being told that embryos. Even knows? Perhaps each person’s human dignity is protected and celebrated. in the face of we could extend Francis also serves as a model for Catholic millennials who impressive new Alzheimer’s can be addressed; Parkinson’s can be our longevity, want more out of life than a BMW and a country club member- technologies for defeat aging, ship. After all, Francis was in his early 20s when he began his making “embry- and live as if we onic-like” stem overcome; diabetes can be defeated; and MS can be were always holy way of life. He once aspired to riches as his family’s cells without young. Perhaps financial means increased. Millennials are challenged to ask using embryos, conquered. Who knows? we could even themselves whether they are motivated to make profit or to live the chorus of defeat death as a prophet. The call to hold back nothing of oneself provides voices pushing itself through for the sacrifice these powerful a message of hope and value that market capitalism simply can- of embryos cells! not deliver. seems only to grow louder. the National Institute of Vanquishing death and achieving Melissa Cidade, director of Pastoral Assistance Surveys and Indeed, one of the most common Neurological Disorders and immortality through science — the Services at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate questions I encounter when I give Stroke. ‘Maybe that’s unfair, but reality-bending power of these talks about stem cells is why sci- they need a story line that’s rela- myths and fairy-tales should not (CARA) at Georgetown University, says that millennials report entists and politicians are so intent tively simple to understand.’ be underestimated. the highest participation in certain Lenten practices including on pursuing the destruction of Human embryonic stem cells have In the final analysis, the abstaining from meat, receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday and human embryos when so many the capacity to morph into virtual- “planned suppression of human giving to charity. Cidade points out, however, that “one third other non-embryonic sources of ly any kind of tissue, leading beings” cannot be allowed to con- many scientists to believe they tinue to creep into the practice of (33 percent) report attending Mass ‘rarely or never.’” stem cells are available that are already helping countless patients could serve as a ‘universal patch’ modern science and medicine. Our These contradictory trends can confuse Church leaders. with serious diseases. What is for injured organs.” yearnings for various goods and Cidade suggests the data tell us, “Millennials are trying to fig- behind this incessant drumbeat to This idea, though still specula- blessings, like healing and new ure out what is core and what is peripheral to their faith.” go after the human embryo? tive, is straightforward and easy to medical therapies, must always be tempered by our duty to pursue What has often been the standard mark of a “good Catholic” One can sense a certain “logic sell, especially to desperate of killing” that hovers in the wings patients and patient-advocacy responsible and completely ethical no longer offers a satisfactory test of committed faith. That is of these discussions. If tiny human groups. Some scientists are happy science. Only by insisting on the not to suggest that millennials want to do away with Mass, but embryos were to be safeguarded to perpetuate the myth, too, believ- use of upright means to achieve it should not be the only indicator of their generation’s religios- and protected by law, this would ing that this kind of ‘master cell’ good ends can we steer clear of ity. Because of this shift, they are looking for faith communities constitute a threat, if not a frontal from the earliest stages of human the Nazi-like drive to subjugate assault, to legalized abortion-on- life could help unlock some of the and destroy others in our quest for that welcome them in their journey of religious discovery and demand, which routinely allows us most primordial and tantalizing desirable outcomes. Only then exploration, and accept them as they are at the moment. to end the lives of older, almost- biological powers mankind has can science be a force for authen- And it’s Francis’ simple living that many Catholic millenni- born humans more than 3,000 ever seen — almost Godlike pow- tic healing and truly stand at the als strive to follow. “As millennials experience, embrace and times every day in the United ers, leading to the ‘Tree of Life’ service of humanity. States by surgical means and many itself. As some researchers ambi- pass on the Franciscan tradition to those who follow them,” more each day through chemical tiously seek to wrench control of Horan writes, “the spirituality of the saint from Assisi continues means. This desire to sanction cur- those life-powers into their own to live on, inspiring others for another eight centuries.” rent immoral practices is certainly hands, it should perhaps come as Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is a one reason we see continuing pres- no surprise when they yield to the priest of the diocese of Fall sure to allow the destruction of seductive siren call of our day: River, Mass., and serves as the human embryos for research. ‘One life can sometimes be taken director of education at The National Catholic Bioethics Reprinted with permission from St. Anthony Messenger. Pope Benedict XVI, in a recent for the benefit of another,’ and address, spoke of resisting “... ‘Good ends can sometimes justify Center in Philadelphia. SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 COMMENTARY 15 Social Security at 75: What will it look St. Paul preaches for like in another 75 years? conversions in Philippi Where is Philippi where St.Paul was WASHINGTON (CNS) — It United States. imprisoned? seems like it has been around for- “We can never insure one hun- ever, but Social Security is only dred percent of the population Philippi was a leading city in HIRE 75 years old. against one hundred percent of THE Macedonia (northern Greece) and Granted, few Americans who the hazards and vicissitudes of also a Roman colony in the time HISTORY were born before Social Security life, but we have tried to frame a VATICAN of St. Paul. The famous Ignatian started have never deposited a law which will give some meas- Way connected the harbor where Social Security check, although it ure of protection to the average LETTER St. Paul landed by ship to FATHER RICHARD HIRE is an open question whether citizen and to his family against Philippi. Along this route, St. Social Security will be in a form the loss of a job and against MARK PATTISON Paul would have seen the today’s workers would recognize poverty-ridden old age,” Pangaeus mountain range famous of the girl. When her masters saw 75 years from now. Roosevelt said on Aug. 14, 1935. for its gold mines. they would make no more money When President Franklin D. Today the Social Security cerned about some aspects of the O. Meinardus says at the on the girl, they dragged Paul and Roosevelt signed the Social Administration says that about law, especially how it would extensive archaeological site of Silas to the magistrates for dis- Security Act into law in 1935, it one-third of recipients depend on affect nonprofits and Catholic Philippi, you see two basilicas turbing the peace. Paul and Silas was seen as a bold social experi- Social Security for more than 90 child welfare programs, especial- plus an early Christian basilica, were flogged and thrown into ment. But it put money into the percent of their income, while ly in rural areas. Men and women the marketplace, forum, library prison with their feet chained to a hands of the nation’s retirees. another third rely on the program religious were not permitted to temple, theater, the sanctuary of stake. Around midnight, a severe Poverty had hit senior citizens for more than half of their join the Social Security system the Egyptian divinities, the town earthquake shook the prison, the harder than any other age group, money. The agency estimates that until 1972. walls, the acropolis, a cistern, doors opened, and the chains but Social Security benefits whit- about 13 million would fall The bishops’ National latrines and the prison where St. were pulled loose. There were tled away their financial hard- below the poverty line without Catholic Welfare Conference, the Paul was confined. Philippi was many earthquakes in ancient ships to the point where seniors Social Security. precursor to today’s U.S. founded by Philip II of Greece. The jailer was going to now have the lowest rate of When Social Security was cre- Macedonia in the fourth century kill himself, because he thought poverty of any age group in the ated, the U.S. bishops were con- B.C. Philippi became famous for LETTER, PAGE 16 all the prisoners escaped. But the battle between Julius Caesar’s then he saw them remaining in assassins, Brutus and Cassius, prison and was so impressed that and the victors Octavius and he said, “Men, what must I do to Only things of God are worth living for Marc Antony. After this battle, be saved?” Paul and Silas Philippi became a Roman garri- preached the Gospel to the jailer son town whose language was and finally he and his whole ple and a Christian leader in his People can wreck their lives and Latin. The number of Jews in household were baptized. This THE own right, destined to be one of their eternal lives. Their doom is Philippi must have been small, “household” could include chil- the major figures in the develop- their choice. It is not God’s fault. because there was no synagogue. dren and slaves. So here we see a ment of Christianity. Reflection Rather there was only a hint at infant Baptism in the early SUNDAY The epistle calls Timothy to be proseuche or temporary place of Church right in the Bible. resolute, citing the example of The readings, and especially prayer outside the city gate near When the magistrates learned GOSPEL Jesus in the Lord’s trial before that from Luke’s Gospel, are the river Ganga where the Jewish that Paul and Silas were Roman MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Pontius Pilate. Being distracted clear, teaching a lesson. It is more washings could take place. citizens, they took them out of from such faithfulness was easy than a question of not being It was at this river where St. jail and asked them to leave because everywhere was the greedy or unjust in commercial Paul met Lydia, a wealthy pagan Philippi. Paul and Silas first glory, power and excesses of the dealings. Rather, Christians must woman who sold purple goods stopped by Lydia’s house and 26th Sunday in mighty Roman Empire. judge earthly life by a standard from the town of Thyatira in then left for Thessalonica (mod- Despite all the seeming power that not often is embraced. western Turkey. Lydia and her ern Thessaloniki) in Macedonia. Ordinary Time of Rome, the reading insists that At the time of Jesus, many whole household ended up being Eventually Paul would make a Lk 16:19-31 God’s goodness and justice will thought that earthly riches baptized. Lydia invited Paul and second and third visit to Philippi endure, and that Jesus will come showed that God had blessed the his companion Silas to her house. and write an epistle to the The Book of Amos is the again in triumph and vindication. rich. Whereas, poverty and want On the way they met a fortune- Philippians now found in the source of this weekend’s first St. Luke’s Gospel furnishes indicated that there had been a telling slave girl who made much New Testament. reading. The book itself states the last reading. It is a parable, great sin somehow in the back- money for her masters by telling that it was written during the rather straightforward in its mes- ground of the sinner. fortunes. This girl followed Paul reign of King Uzziah of Judah, or sage. The picture vividly presents Jesus totally debunks this around for several days shouting between 783 and 742 B.C. a setting for the message of the notion. When we end our earthly “These men are servants of God; There are two ways of looking parable. lives, riches will mean nothing. they will make known to you a at conditions at the time. The two A rich man is enjoying all the The Christian standard is to way of salvation.” Paul became Father Richard Hire is pastor of St. Hebrew kingdoms were at peace. benefits of financial success and put everything secondary, or even annoyed and drove the spirit out Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse. Times were prosperous — at well being. By contrast, Lazarus irrelevant, in judging life. Only least for most. is desperately poor. He has noth- the things of God are worth liv- Many were not so fortunate, ing. He is hungry. He yearns to ing, or dying, for. and perhaps tranquility and ease have the scraps that fell from the The story of the rich man and had dulled in the people’s collec- rich man’s table. Lazarus is much more than mere- Lorenzo Ruiz tive mind their sense of needing In time, Lazarus dies. Then ly about a person who has suc- God. Along with this, apparently the rich man also dies. As the ceeded in the world and a person and Companions many were lax in their religious rich man reached the hereafter, he who has not succeeded. observances. realized that now he himself was died 1637 So, Amos rebuked them. He in great need, whereas Lazarus condemned the sluggishness in was being held close to Abraham, READINGS CNS September 28 religion and morally careless liv- the father of the Hebrew people. Sunday: Am 6:1a,4-7 Ps 146:7-10 1 Tm ing. It was not necessarily a By this time, the once rich 6:11-16 Lk 16:19-31 Lawrence, the first Filipino saint, and 15 others were martyred in denunciation of utter vice, but man is desperate. He pleads with Monday: Jb 1L6-22 Ps 17:1bcd,2-3,6- Japan. The 10 Asians and six Europeans included nine Dominican rather of lukewarmness and of Abraham for just a drop of water. 7 Lk 9:46-50 priests. After various tortures, 14 of them died by being suspended living as if there were no tomor- Then the once rich man implores Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 Ps by the feet in a pit of manure, one was burned at the stake and row and no reckoning. Abraham to send Lazarus back to 88:2-8 Lk 9:51-56 In the context of all the earth to warn the rich man’s Wednesday: Dn 7:9-10,13-14 Ps one died in prison. Lawrence, a Dominican tertiary, was living in prophets, Amos saw in such cir- brothers that they too will be Binondo, Philippines, with his wife and three children, when he cumstances clear signals that the punished unless they turn to God 138:1-5 Jn 1:47-51 society was weakening, and as it and forsake greed. Thursday: Jb 19:21-27 Ps 27:7-9c, fled an unjust murder charge by joining a missionary expedition to weakened, peril awaited. This end to the story is 13-14 Lk 10:1-12 Japan. He was arrested there for being a Christian, which was then St. Paul’s First Epistle to thought-provoking. Abraham Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 Ps illegal. He died in the pit in 1637. Timothy supplies the second replies that messengers already 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab Lk 10:13-16 reading. Timothy was an early have been sent, namely Moses Saturday: Jb 42:1-3,5-6,12-17 Ps Saints convert to Christianity. As his life and the prophets, and Moses and 119:66,71,75,91,125,130 Mt 18:1-5,10 unfolded, he became Paul’s disci- the prophets were ignored. 16 COMMENTARY SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 A promise to Pope John Paul II SCRIPTURE SEARCH n the evening of Dec. 15, It was the last time we saw 2004, I had dinner in the each other, this side of the Opapal apartment with Pope Kingdom of God. THE Gospel for September 26, 2010 John Paul II and several of his “The End and the Beginning: Luke 16:19-31 aides. Although his health had Pope John Paul II – The Victory CATHOLIC been deteriorating steadily for of Freedom, the Last Years, the Following is a word search based on the Gospel years, the pope was in good form Legacy,” which was published by DIFFERENCE that night, his sense of humor Doubleday on Sept. 14, is the ful- reading for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle intact and sharp. Knowing that he fillment of the promise I made to GEORGE WEIGEL C: the parable of Lazarus and the man called Dives. liked large photo albums, I gave John Paul during our last evening The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. him a volume on national parks together. of the United States as a In addition to revisiting Karol Christmas present. When an aide Wojtyla’s epic battle with com- significant pontificates. RICH MAN PURPLE SUMPTUOUSLY opened the book to Rocky munism through the prism of pre- The story of Wojtyla vs. com- POOR MAN NAMED LAZARUS Mountain National Park, the pope viously classified and top-secret munism in “The End and the SORES BY ANGELS ABRAHAM put on as much of a smile as his communist files, given to me by Beginning” is by no means sim- TO DIP FINGER WATER ply a reprise of “Witness to Parkinson’s disease would permit Polish researchers, the book FLAMES CHILD CHASM and said, “Denver: World Youth offers a detailed account of the Hope”; on the contrary, the Day 1993! The bishops of the drama of the pope’s last six Polish, East German, Soviet and I BEG YOU BROTHERS MOSES United States said it couldn’t be years: The Great Jubilee of 2000 Hungarian secret police and for- PROPHETS LISTEN REPENT done. I proved them wrong!” We and his historic pilgrimage to the eign ministry files I obtained all laughed as John Paul flipped Holy Land; September 11th, and from Polish colleagues shed new, through the pages; in his mind’s the pope’s efforts to frustrate and often dramatic, light on the LAST CHANCE eye, he was back hiking in the Osama bin Laden’s insistence communist effort to destroy John Rockies. that his war with the West was a Paul’s work and his reputation, as The conversation over dinner religious crusade; the Long Lent well as on communist efforts to TOD I PROPHETS penetrate the Leonine Wall and was wide-ranging, and at one of 2002, when the Church in NAMHC I RCHOUL point, after the usual papal kid- America grappled with the twin recruit collaborators in the ding about my having written “a crises of clerical sexual abuse and Vatican. In a world quickly for- NALABRAHAMDE very big book,” John Paul asked episcopal misgovernance; John getting what the Cold War was about the international reception Paul’s ongoing efforts to build about, these once-secret classified DEMANTNEPERG of “Witness to Hope,” his biogra- bridges of dialogue and reconcili- documents are a powerful ILLRZPPTAZEN phy, which I had published five ation with the Churches of the reminder that, as John Paul’s years earlier. He was particularly Christian East; his struggle with longtime secretary once put it to FBAJOAUKWLGA happy when I told him that a illness, which brought him into at me, “It was ‘we and they,’ ‘us Chinese edition was in the works, least one “dark night” spiritually; and them,’ all the time.” And they SREHTORBSNNY as he knew he would never get to and his heroic last months, in were not scrupulous about play- that vast land himself. As that which his priestly death became, ing the hardest of hardball. OEMGUJPUEE I B John Paul II was the great part of the conversation was metaphorically, his last encycli- RZMSYULFSTFP winding down, I looked across cal. “The End and the Beginning” Christian witness of this era. the table and, referring to the fact concludes with a lengthy evalua- Telling his story in full has been EBLAAOEKOSHJ that “Witness to Hope” had only tion of Karol Wojtyla, the man, the privilege of a lifetime. taken the John Paul II story up to and John Paul II, the pope. There, SYPULHUOMI GH early 1999, I made the pope a I’m able to tell some stories not WA T E R F CH I L DC promise: “Holy Father,” I said, previously on the public record, “if you don’t bury me, I want you while assessing all that went George Weigel is a senior fellow of © 2010 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com to know that I’ll finish your right, and the things that went the Ethics and Public Policy story.” wrong, in one of history’s most Center in Washington, D.C.
ous forecasts, because sustained vened by President Barack have to cut benefits by 25 percent both parts.) joblessness meant fewer pay- Obama earlier this year. The body to break even. These numbers are unchanged LETTER check deductions going into is to make recommendations by So what’s the next step? The from 2009. But the proposal has- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Social Security. Meanwhile, December as to how the nation baby-boom generation will begin n’t caught on with lawmakers retirements — not all of them can reduce the deficit and retiring in a couple of years and reluctant to raise taxes so close to wholly voluntary — prompted improve its long-range fiscal be eligible for full Social Security an election. Conference of Catholic Bishops, many older Americans to apply health. benefits — and the actuarial One of the few proposals to had a representative among the for their benefits. The Republican co-chair is tables show them living longer, win majority support in polls of members of an advisory council Republicans, meanwhile, are former Sen. Alan Simpson of with fewer workers coming Americans is to cap the benefits to the House Committee on talking again of behind them to paid to wealthier retirees. Economic Security. It was Msgr. privatizing keep the trust House Minority Leader John John A. Ryan, director of confer- Social Security. fund solvent. Boehner of Ohio suggested in ence’s department of social Their mid- Some call for the abolition of Social Security, while One long- early September that the retire- action. decade plan, standing argu- ment age to collect full benefits Getting a government check in never enacted, ment for a way be raised to 70. But a Center for the throes of the Great would have others wonder what’s behind the eagerness to dismantle to bring more Economic and Policy Research Depression must have seemed offered those needed cash paper issued in August noted that, like a godsend for a generation of paying into the a program that has done so much for so many. into the Social of those ages 58 and up, male Americans who had worked hard system the Security trust workers (37 percent), Hispanic all their adult lives only to see option to invest fund is to raise men (62.4 percent), immigrant their savings wither away from some of their the amount of workers (47.5 percent) and those the stock market crash of 1929 or Social Security account in stocks Wyoming and the Democratic co- payroll taxes for the program at the bottom end of the wage from the myriad of bank closures or mutual funds. As the stock chair is former Clinton White levied on an employee’s annual scale (56.4 percent) had physical- that followed. market nosedived in 2008, many House Chief of Staff Erskine income. ly demanding jobs. Further, 77.2 Now, with the country in what would-be retirees breathed a sigh Bowles. The commission has Currently, the income ceiling percent of workers without a high is arguably the worst economic of relief. Some call for the aboli- floated the idea of scaling back is $106,800. The Social Security school diploma toiled in difficult shape since the Great Depression tion of Social Security, while oth- Social Security as one way to tax is 6.20 percent; an additional jobs, meaning they’ve been — many term the ongoing slump ers wonder what’s behind the reduce the federal deficit. 1.45 percent is withheld for working harder physically, and the “great recession” — talk has eagerness to dismantle a program If nothing is done, Social Medicare; the same total, 7.65 longer chronologically, than the revived about changing some, or that has done so much for so Security would run dry in 2041, percent, is also imposed on typical American. all, of the rules currently govern- many. according to an analysis prepared employers. So the maximum However the issue is ultimate- ing Social Security. Social Security is a main tar- by Public Agenda, a Washington withholding for both employee ly decided, it appears as if the Last year was the first year get of the bipartisan National think tank. Based on receipts that and employer is $6,621.60. (Self- supplemental retirement program where payouts outstripped rev- Commission on Fiscal would be coming into the system employed people use a different could be in need of some Social enue, eight years ahead of previ- Responsibility and Reform con- that year, Social Security would calculation, but essentially pay Security of its own. SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 T O D A Y ’ S C A T H O L I C 17
U N I V E R S I TY OF SAINT FRANCIS LEAPS TO NO. 11 IN NAIA TOP 25 With a 70-7 win at Iowa Wesleyan to open the season on Sept. 11, the University of Saint Francis Cougars moved from No. 17 to No. 11 in the first NAIA regular season Top 25 poll on Sept. 13. USF has the longest streak of consecutive mentions in the NAIA Top 25 at 131, a streak that started in late October of 1999, the second season for the pro- S p o rt s gram at USF. CYO Eagles soar on gridiro n Panthers overtake Saints in
B Y M I C H E L L E C A S T L E M A N sacks along with their solid tack- ling. Looking ahead to next ICCL football action week’s huge rivalry contest with FORT WAYNE — In their fifth St. Vincent, Herald concluded, After a fumble recover by a 20-yard run by Camden Bohn B Y J O E K O Z I N S K I week of league play, the Catholic “We will need to be well pre- Justin Drinkall at the 44 of the and another completion to Page Youth League (CYO) football pared. St. Vincent is extremely Saints, the Panthers started up their had the maroon menace knocking boys-of-fall lined up at the well coached and has a few spec- M I S H AWA K A — Umbrellas were o ffensive machine and marched on the door but the Saints made a University of Saint Francis on tacular players that are game in abundance, not for the rain but impressively down field mixing big stop at the five as time expired. Sunday, Sept. 19. The St. John breakers.” for the unseasonable hot sunny day the pass and run eff e c t i v e l y, culmi- The third quarter featured hard- Fort Wayne/St. Joseph-Hessen Also at the University of Saint at Otolski Field as the competing nating with a 22-yard scamper by nosed defense by both squads with Cassel Eagles remained Francis, Queen of Angels/Most warriors buckled their chin straps Drinkall to pay dirt. The points a Josh Coleman fumble recovery untouched with a 24-8 victory Precious Blood (QA/PB) lost a in the marquee matchup of the day after try by Zach Credi was practi- for the Saints and the line backing over a hard-hitting St. John, New tough one to Holy Cross, 32-6. In in the Inner-City Catholic League. cally blocked by the strong D-line tandem of Sean McFadden and Haven, Raider unit. the loss, Cameron Kahlenbeck The St. Anthony/St. Joseph of the Saints making the score 6-0. Justin Drinkall of the Panther s The Eagles’ seventh-grade had a kick return for a touch- (SB)/St. Pius X Panthers had The Saints again struggled harassing Molnar on almost every quarterback, Jack Johnston, threw down and an interception on already started their season with an o ffensively and turned the ball p l a y. a touchdown pass to Tyrell defense. Coach Jeff Weddle also opening day victory and the over on downs but a miscue by the The fourth quarter would be all Johnson and workhorse Damian reported that Landon Bailey and Mishawaka Catholic Saints were Panthers and a recovered fumble Panther offensive line and Drinkall Brough added another TD to his Royce Osbourne stepped up on looking to add a blemish to their by Dylan Konwinski turn the tide running, taking handoff after hand- impressive stats. The Eagles’ defense and made numerous big resume. and sparked the Mishawaka o ff and marching down the field third score came on a pass from tackles. The Saints started the game off Catholic squad. for the score. The point after Johnson to Josh Jones. Brough “These kids from QA/PB like they were in midseason form Quarterback Joe Molnar went attempt was good as Bohn faked a was perfect on his point after showed heart today and fought to as running back Ryan Schafer to work finding Will Whitten and kick and dove into the end zone attempts kicking all three. the end as they do each and every dashed 22 yards and into Panther Ryan Schafer on big strikes and making the margin, 13-7, with St. Charles picked another win week and that makes me proud to t e r r i t o r y, but that would be all that culminating an impressive drive 1:59 left in the contest. in their 2010 season downing St. be a part of their experience,” the mighty Panthers would yield with a three-yard plunge by The Saints made a valiant eff o r t Jude, 22-0, to improve to 4-1. summarized Weddle. e a r l y. S c h a f e r. to answer, but when a fourth and George Talarico was on the Finally, St. Vincent beat the The Saints’ stingy defense was The points after conversion to long Molnar pass to Whitten fell receiving end of two touchdown St. Joe-St. Elizabeth/St. also a problem for the Panthers Whitten made the score, 7-6, with short their fate was sealed keeping passes from Cody Miller while Aloysius/St. Therese (JAT) early as they clamped down and under a minute left in the half. the Panther season perfect. Andrew Gabet scored the lone Knights in a forceful battle by a sent the maroon offense off the The Panthers didn’t go quietly “I’m really happy with this rushing points for the Cardinals. score of 16-6. To put the Panthers field after a three-and-out opening into the locker room, after a 30- Coach Mike Herald said that on the board, Dalton O’Boyle d r i v e . yard reception by Oliver Page and I C C L , P A G E 1 8 Miller accounted for over 150 had a touchdown pass to Billy yards in total offense and that Backstrom. Noah Coonan fin- Gabet and William Blume pro- ished off the scoring with a TD vided a nice “one-two” punch in run. Coach Drew Linder added, the rushing game. He added, “Our defense also played out- “Our ground game really set up standing.” St. Vincent improved the pass nicely and the Miller- to 3-2. Several crucial games are Talarico combo worked well all slated for Week 6 in CYO grid- day.” Defensively, the Cardinals iron action as the 2010 season played “lights out” according to draws closer to tournament time. Herald and the D-Line had a few 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 CYO volleyball launches season ICCL start with a new coach and a strong BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN combined roster 10 deep. In round- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 robin play at the preview, the FORT WAYNE — The Catholic Squires won all three matches to Youth League (CYO) volleyball take the tournament beating the team, a sign of a good team is tak- play kicked off the weekend of hosts in two games, Huntington ing a punch and answering,” Sept. 11-12, with the Commodore Catholic in three and the St. John, explained Panther Coach Kevin Classic in Decatur and showcased Fort Wayne eighth graders in two. Sandor. “Coach Violi is a great a few teams from the league in a In her rookie season at Hessen coach; we knew his squad would first-ever pre-season tournament. Cassel, Coach Shawnette Metzger be ready and give us a game.” Held on Saturday, Aug. 28, in was pleased with her team’s debut, “I was very happy with our the state-of-the-art gymnasium, “We have a great group of girls quarterback Camden Bohn, he which was just dedicated a year and did very well.” She lists serv- took some big hits and got up and ago, assistant Commodore coach ing as a strength and feels she has kept coming back,” continued Mike Wilder thought the tourna- five solid eighth-grade players. Sandor. “As for our linebackers, ment would be a good idea to see Metzger comes to Hessen Cassel both McFadden and Oliver came PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL, DECATUR to play today.” how their team stacked up and put St. Joseph, Decatur, sixth-grade volleyball team wins the first with high school, college and club some new skills in their offense coaching experiences. “It (coaching “Well, we were rusty in the Commodore Classic tournament held Sept. 11-12. In the picture: front first quarter and we were not play- into a real game setting without row, from left, Morgan Ellsworth, Megan Tracey, Ryann Velez, Alexis CYO) is a lot different at this level. affecting their season records. It will be somewhat of a learning ing together, but I was happy with Coyne and Lauryn Brite; middle row, Lynae McDonald, Karly Girod, After five seasons coaching for experience at the beginning of the how we played the last three quar- Decatur, Wilder brought his sister Madison Macklin, Taylor Bebout, Lizah Okoniewski and Maddi Strickler; season, but I’m sure it will all click ters,” commented Saints’ Coach Deb on board last season. The and back row, coaches Amy and Jamie Bebout. St. Joe’s sixth grade’s by the end,” she predicted. Violi. “I was proud of the way the Commodores have seven players on record is now 6-1. In the final game of the fifth-grade session, St. In the afternoon session, the kids kept fighting to the end.” their eighth-grade team and 11 Charles 1 beat St. Charles 2. seventh-grade ladies from St. In other action, St. Matthew’s young ladies in the seventh-grade Charles had a clean sweep beating triumphed over West Side unit. The eighth-grade team finished their three opponents (St. Rose-St. Catholic, 12-6. Devante Newbill strong serving will be strengths for season,” he explained. “We are look- had touchdown runs of 68 and 32 runner-up to St. Joseph-Hessen the Commodores in 2010. “These ing for a good season,” he finished. Louis, Huntington Catholic and St. Cassel in the morning games. Joseph-Decatur) in two games for the Blazers and Alex Mroz had girls finished as runner-up in the The defending Blue League a 14-yard score for the Cougars. Wilder feels “team play” and White (seventh grade) League last champions are off to an impressive each to win their tournament. 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This is the Rosary on the forms available at parishes and Right to Life Three Rivers will have Bishop Emeritus John at the North Campus, 2702 Educational Trust Fund will have M. D’Arcy speak Thursday, Square Campaign. will be held from 9:30-10 a.m. Spring St., from noon to 1 p.m. The retreat is from 10 a.m. to 4 a Banquet for Life Monday, Oct. Sept. 30, at 7 p.m. at St. Jude Non-perishable food item dona- 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Parish Hall, 2110 Pemberton Dr., Knights plan fish fry p.m. Retreatants may attend tions accepted. Fort Wayne — The Knights of Mass at 4:30 p.m. if they choose. Wayne Center. Guest speaker on the topic of “Why the Church will be Mike Pence. Tickets are is Pro-Life.” Call (260) 484- Columbus Council 451, 601 Lunch will be served. 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BY KAY COZAD dreams into reality,” said Good. including chasing water bubbles in The colonel illustrated his 24 the weightless cabin of the shuttle. days in space, including more than Good took time to answer some FORT WAYNE — Spirits were 29 hours during four space walks, well thought out questions from soaring out of this world at Queen with a stellar slideshow. Students the interested crowd including, of Angels School on Sept. 17 when were held spellbound by Good’s “How do you eat in space?” and students and staff welcomed a spe- description of the space shuttle, his “What happens if you light a cial visitor. NASA astronaut space suit, the launch and how his match in space?” Michael T. Good addressed the space walks took place around the The astronaut concluded his assembly with a presentation on bus-sized telescope. The stunning presentation with a word of grati- space flights that the students will slides provided a panorama of tude for the opportunity to share not soon forget. heavenly bodies photographed by his love of space and his experi- Good is from Ohio and is a Good himself to inspect as well. ences with the students and staff. graduate of the University of Notre The students were especially He said, “NASA’s mission is not Dame. Recently retired from the intrigued with the mathematical only to explore space but to bring U.S. Air Force, Col. Good has information associated with to the it back ... to the students, teachers logged over 30,000 hours in more space flights, and communi- than 30 different aircraft. including that it ties.” Of his But the students of Queen of only takes the space travels he Angels School were most shuttle, traveling added, “We impressed with the fact that the from zero to “NASA’s mission is not have an awe- man in the blue NASA one-piece 17,500 miles per some God. I’ve uniform was a real astronaut who hour, eight and only to explore space but gotten to see had been in space not once but BY KAY COZAD one half minutes God’s creation twice. Astronaut Col. Michael Good high-fives a student after an assembly at to arrive in from a unique Good was a member of the Queen of Angels School where he presented a talk on his space travels space. Good to bring it back ...” perspective. It’s crew of the STS-125 space flight on Sept. 17. explained that an awesome that repaired the Hubble Space the shuttle orbits NASA ASTRONAUT MICHAEL T. GOOD privilege to fly Telescope in 2009 and participated (ACEP), which coordinated of Angels, was thrilled to welcome the earth every in space and I in the delivery of supplies to the Good’s visit. Fifth-grade teacher Good as well, and said, “We are so 90 minutes offer- appreciate that International Space Station on Karen Chesterman, who for many blessed to meet a true astronaut.” ing the astro- I’ve been able to space flight STS-132, the final years facilitated a young adult In opening the presentation, “No nauts the opp- do it.” flight for the space shuttle Atlantis, astronaut program at Queen of Dream is Impossible,” Good portunity to wit- Lisa Fabian, in 2010. Angels, is Project READS coordi- explained to the rapt audience that ness astounding sunrises and sun- parent literacy enrichment program Queen of Angels School is a nator at the school and passionate space was his dream. He encour- sets every 45 minutes. director for the ACEP, who coordi- Project READS site, an after- about space. She said, “I’ve always aged the students to dream big and The assembly was also treated nated Good’s visit to the school, school tutorial program for kinder- wanted to have an astronaut come. make those dreams come true. to the viewing of a special DVD of closed by informing the school that garten through third-grade stu- God smiled down on us and gave “Think about your own dreams, Good’s most recent space adven- ACEP will be donating 300 books dents, sponsored by the Allen us Mr. Good!” work hard and persevere. Stick with ture, replete with “stupid” space to Queen of Angels in honor of County Education Partnership Ann Miller, principal of Queen it and set high goals to turn your tricks performed by the crew, Good.
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