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Cardinals announced ’’ Archbishops Dolan TTODAYODAYSS CCATHOLICATHOLIC and O’Brien named Pages 1, 4, 5 Cultivate the attitude of the Magi Men’s conference Franciscan Father says bishop at Epiphany Mass David Mary Engo to speak Page 3 BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI

SOUTH BEND — Three Wise Men from the east followed a star to the newborn King of the Jews SANKOFA long ago with the words, “we have come to wor- ship Him,” as their reason for traveling such a long Black Catholic conference distance. These words are what Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades challenged the congregation of St. Matthew in South Bend Cathedral to think about in their daily life at the Jan. Pages 3, 8 8 Epiphany Mass. Bishop Rhoades celebrated the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord with the parish community at 11 a.m. Mass. He entered the celebration with the three wise men, followed by a fanfare of trumpets, Right-to-work music and the scent of incense filling the air. “A blessed Epiphany to all,” proclaimed Bishop Indiana legislature resumes Rhoades to the congregation at the beginning of Page 10 Mass. He told the crowd that his visit to St. Matthew Cathedral was extra special with a unique gift of a crosier presented to him by Msgr. Michael Heintz. One side of the crozier has an image of St. Matthew and the other side has an image of the diocesan coat Erlandson receives post of arms. “Thank you for this very special gift,” Bishop Consultor at Rhoades said. Epiphany is a celebration of the Magi and their Pontifical council quest to pay homage to the newborn King. This quest Page 9 is a great example of true faith and devotion to God and something Bishop Rhoades spoke of in great detail with the faithful. During the Mass, Father Jacob Runyon, parochial vicar at St. Matthew Church, sang a special liturgi- ICCL and CYO cal-season proclamation. “The Magi represent all the people of the world New year, more hardwood and reveal that Jesus has come not only as the Messiah of the Jewish people, but as the Savior of the KEVIN HAGGENJOS Page 13 whole world. As St. Paul wrote to the Ephesians: ‘the Children from St. Matthew Cathedral Church, dressed as the Wise Men, visit with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades after he celebrated the Epiphany Mass on Jan. 8. Bishop Rhoades is hold- KINGS, PAGE 16 ing a crozier presented at the Mass. Pope names 22 new cardinals, three North Americans Peter’s Square when his name was announced, the Statue of Liberty, or on home plate at Yankee BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA said his priestly life has been “a surprise at every Stadium.” step. I thought being appointed archbishop of Cardinal-designate O’Brien said his nomina- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI Baltimore would be the last surprise, but I was tion reflected the “zealous faith” of Catholics in named 22 new cardinals, including two from the wrong.” Baltimore, and Cardinal-designate Collins attrib- United States, and announced a consistory for their He told Catholic News Service that the min- uted his elevation to the pope’s “esteem for the formal induction into the College of Cardinals istries he had been appointed to, and now his role of Canada and of the Archdiocese of Toronto Feb. 18. elevation to cardinal, were not things he could in the universal Church.” Among those named were Archbishop “anticipate, navigate or engineer. It’s just a matter The latest additions will bring the United Timothy M. Dolan of New York; Archbishop of being open and in the right place at the right States and Canada’s share of the College of Edwin F. O’Brien, pro-grand master of the time and good things happen.” Cardinals to 22. The U.S., which is home to Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher In separate statements, the North American about 5.5 percent of the world’s Catholics, will of Jerusalem who still is administering the cardinals were quick to stress the collective rather provide almost 10 percent of the 125 cardinals Archdiocese of Baltimore; and Archbishop than the personal nature of the honor. under the age of 80, who are the only cardinals Thomas C. Collins of Toronto. “This is not about Timothy Dolan,” the New eligible to vote in a conclave for a future pope. The pope announced the nominations to York cardinal-designate said. “This is an honor By contrast, only one of those named, the faithful in St. Peter’s Square at noon Jan. 6, from the Holy Father to the Archdiocese of New Cardinal-designate Joao Braz de Aviz, comes before praying the Angelus. York. ... It’s as if Pope Benedict is putting the Cardinal-designate O’Brien, who was in St. red hat on top of the Empire State Building, or CARDINALS, PAGE 5 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 15, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Praying for the unity of Christians Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 encourage their use in our parishes during to Germany, our Holy Father visited the IN TRUTH weekday Masses between January 18 and Augustinian convent in Erfurt where Martin PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades 25. The Week is also a good time for ecu- Luther studied and was ordained a priest. AND menical prayer services. Excellent materials While there, Pope Benedict spoke to vari- EDITOR: Tim Johnson and resources are available, prepared col- ous representatives of German Protestant laboratively by the Pontifical Council for communities about the unity we share. He NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad CHARITY Promoting Christian Unity and the World said: Council of Churches. “Our fundamental unity comes from Editorial Department BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Why is ecumenism important? The the fact that we believe in God, the Father PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan answer is simple: Jesus Christ wills the Almighty, the maker of heaven and earth. FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, unity of his disciples. He And that we confess that Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, ext week begins the Week of Prayer prayed “that all may be he is the triune God — for Christian Unity, an annual obser- Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, one” (John 17:21). The “We will all be changed by Father, Son, and Holy vance in which Catholics, Orthodox, Catholic Church’s com- Spirit. The highest unity Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Nand Protestants, all of us brothers and sis- mitment to this task is, is not the solitude of a Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and ters in Christ through our common baptism, therefore, irrevocable, the Victory of monad, but rather a unity Deb Wagner pray for the restoration of perfect unity despite what often seem to born of love. We believe among Christians. 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News deadline is the Monday morning Pope baptizes 16 infants, says sacraments help parents before publication date. Advertising deadline is nine days before publica- BY CAROL GLATZ detailed bronze olive tree. One by one the tion date. parents suspended their babies over the font as the pope poured water from a gilded shell. LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict The pope recalled St. John the Baptist’s comes original, signed letters about XVI baptized 16 infants and told their parents baptism of the Lord in his homily and said a issues affecting church life. Although and godparents that prayer and the sacraments true teacher, like the saint, leads people to the we cannot publish every letter we will give them the strength and guidance they truth — to Christ — and does not try to estab- receive, we strive to provide a balanced need to promote a child’s true well-being. lish loyalty to himself. representation of expressed opinions “Parents are not the source, like we priests and a variety of reflections on life in Presiding over the annual liturgy in the are also not the source” of salvation and the the church. We will choose letters for Sistine Chapel Jan. 8, the feast of the Baptism publication based on reader interest, of the Lord, the pope said the sacraments and truth, he said. The sacraments and the word of timeliness and fairness. Readers may putting one’s trust in God through prayer offer God are the source of salvation and “we are agree or disagree with the letter writers’ “that light of truth” that illuminates the right rather like channels through which the life- opinions. Letters must not exceed 250 path to take in their child’s education and blood of God’s love must pass,” he said. words. All letters must be signed and upbringing. “Parents must give a lot” when raising their include a phone number and address The Holy Spirit “enlightens the mind, children, so if parents don’t receive strength, for verification. We reserve the right to warms the heart of the educator so that he will support and knowledge from the true sources edit letters for legal and other concerns. know how to pass on an awareness of Jesus of salvation then they will be left empty and and his love,” he said in his homily. all dried up inside and no longer able to teach Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, Grounded in faith and in communion with others, he said. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN God, parents and teachers will know how to One of the intentions read during the 46856-1169; or email: be both “tender and strong, gentle and firm, prayers of the faithful was “for children who [email protected] be silent and speak at the right time, to scold CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS suffer from mistreatment, hunger and dis- and correct in the right way,” he said. ease: May the Lord always call forth men and ISSN 0891-1533 Pope Benedict XVI baptizes one of 16 infants The infants, 10 boys and six girls includ- women able to kneel before them with tireless USPS 403630 during a Mass in the Sistine Chapel at the ing a set of twins, were baptized by the pope charity and tenacious hope.” over a font that was supported by an ornately Vatican Jan. 8. January 15, 2012 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Franciscan Father David Mary Engo Public Schedule of calls men to holiness at Diocesan biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS Men’s Conference • Tuesday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. — Mass and Pastoral Visit, Bishop BY KAY COZAD Franciscan Father Luers High School, Fort Wayne David Mary Engo will • Friday, Jan. 20, 7 a.m. — Mass at Pontifical College be one of the keynote Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio FORT WAYNE — The second speakers at the second • Friday, Jan. 20, 7 p.m. — Sanctity of Life Mass for Order annual Diocesan Men’s Conference, annual Diocesan Men’s of Malta, Lancaster, Pa. to be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, has slated a dynamic trio of speakers for Conference held on Feb. the faithful men of the Diocese of 25 at the Allen County Fort Wayne-South Bend. Director War Memorial Coliseum Priest, deacon of Apologetics and Evangelization Expo Center from 9 a.m. at Catholic Answers Tim Staples, to 5 p.m. author and inspirational speaker assignments Robert Rogers and Fort Wayne’s own Franciscan Father David Mary announced Engo will each offer their own brand of insight on “A Call to Lead.” The conference, sponsored by The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of the Diocese of Rekindle the Fire and the diocesan Fort Wayne-South Bend, has announced the following changes in Office of Spiritual Development priestly assignments, effective Jan. 14, 2012: and Evangelization, will be held • Reverend John Klymczyk, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Allen Albion, has been granted a leave of absence for health reasons. County War Memorial Coliseum • Deacon Stanley LeMieux Expo Center, 4000 Parnell Ave., is entrusted with the administration of Fort Wayne, IN 46805, and open KAY COZAD the pastoral care of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Albion, Indiana; and with prayer and a blessing followed Reverend John A. Steele, CSC, is appointed to direct the pastoral care and by a discussion on Confessions. The is provided with the powers and faculties of a pastor. speakers will inspire those in atten- REGISTER SOON dance throughout the grace-filled day until 4 p.m. when they will gather for a special Mass celebrated Registration fee, that includes lunch, is $35 for Day of reflection to focus on by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. Keynote speaker Father Engo has a long, illustrious history of adults, $25 for seniors or students of high school Black faith and culture inspiring deepening or rediscovering faith in audiences across the coun- or college age. Parking at the coliseum is $4 per BY MAY LEE JOHNSON generation involved in their faith try. His own powerful experience of and racism in Catholic schools. rediscovering his faith as a senior in car. Deadline for registration is Feb. 18, on-line Deacon Tardy noted that the a New York high school led him to SOUTH BEND — The Secretariat reason for the program is to create join the Franciscan order in 1986. for Special Ministries and awareness and interest across the Eleven years later he was ordained at wwwRekindleTheFire.net or by check mailed to Evangelization of the Diocese of diocese for attending the upcoming into the Franciscan priesthood. Fort Wayne-South Bend is plan- National Black Catholic Congress in Father Engo, who founded and is ning a special Day of Reflection for Indianapolis to be held July 19-21. superior of the Franciscan Brothers “Rekindle the Fire” Office of Spiritual Development the faithful from across the diocese The theme for the congress, Minor community under the author- on Feb. 4, when the community which is held every five years, is ity of Bishop Rhoades, speaks and Evangelization, attn.: Natalie Kohrman, will join at St. Augustine Church “Faith Engaged: Empower, Equip, highly of the diocesan-wide confer- in South Bend for SANKOFA — Evangelize.” Information on how to ence that is a ministerial outreach of Celebration of Black Catholic Faith become a delegate for the event will Rekindle the Fire — a program that 915 S. Clinton, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802. and Culture. be available at the day of reflection. began at St. Vincent de Paul Parish Dominican Sister Dr. Jamie Barbara Joseph, a member of St. in Fort Wayne as a men’s prayer T. Phelps, director emeritus of the Augustine Parish, feels the day of group with the mission of calling For information call Joe Witulski at (260) 452-6875. Institute for Black Catholic Studies at reflection can benefit not only Black men back to their faith. Xavier University of New Orleans, Catholics, but all those interested in “Rekindle the Fire has grown, will be the keynote speaker. Black faith and culture. and now they are offering this day The day will consist of breakout She said, as a ministry to the diocese to call sessions, parish histories, personal “I hope we men together to rediscover and virtue and holiness. And he adds, “It’s very impor- time for prayer and reflection, and have a big enliven their faith, so they can live Father Engo will also rally the tant for men to bring their sons, to Look for the crowd. It music performed by the Notre Dame registration it out in radical ways,” says Father men to defend their homes against see men on fire with faith and all would be Gospel Choir, as well as the St. form on page 8. Engo. the evils of the current culture. gathered together.” Augustine Gospel Choir and teen great for Father Engo’s message to the “It’s a manly virtue … to need Young men of high school and African Drum group. us to come men of the diocese will be simple to defend their families from the college age are encouraged to attend Deacon Melvin Tardy of St. together but profound. culture that’s quickly turning from the promising conference. Augustine Parish said, “This will and learn “I’ll focus on fatherhood,” says the values that we hold dear in our What does Father Engo hope be the first significant gathering through our common and not so Father Engo. “And leadership in the faith,” he says. the men of the Diocese of Fort and community dialogue involv- common experiences. We hope peo- family and the culture. John Paul II The current culture, he notes, has Wayne-South Bend will take from ing a broad representation of Black ple just come to reflect and perhaps said in his address in Central Park, stripped men of fatherhood, their the conference? “True manliness Catholics from our diocese, and learn something about the Black specifically addressing men, that role in the family and their place in is found in true virtue — in living those who minister to Blacks.” Catholic experiences.” they are to lead their families in the Church. a virtuous life. … I want them to He added, “The program will The day of reflection will be holiness and prayer.” “There’s this whole confusion know that Christ is the model for look at the past, present and future held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Another key component of about masculine spirituality,” says normal. Don’t measure yourself by of Black Catholics in our diocese. Augustine Church, located at 1501 Father Engo’s encouraging mes- Father Engo. what other men are saying. Rather … My hope is that the historical W. Washington St., South Bend, sage will be to inspire the cour- It’s time, says Father Engo, for ask, ‘am I as good as Christ.’” uniqueness of this event will draw 46628. age it requires to pray with one’s men to “step up and witness to the the critical mass needed to comfort- Cost is $10 per person, which spouse. “The most intimate thing faith,” by bringing justice to the ably share and discuss these com- includes lunch. For further infor- is to pray together,” notes Father workplace, charity to the poor, and mon experiences and issues, while mation or to register contact the Engo. “Praying together creates real making sound decisions based on also celebrating the rich diversity of Secretariat for Special Ministries intimacy, and then the relationship clear Catholic principles. For more information on Father our faith.” and Evangelization of the Diocese is bound in unity with God.” This Father Engo hopes to see “every Engo and the Franciscan Brothers Deacon Tardy reported that some of Fort Wayne-South Bend at (260) www. message will call the men in atten- single man in the diocese there with Minor community visit of the issues facing Black Catholics 399-1437 or email nkohrman@ FranciscanBrothersMonir.com dance to build a family of prayer, their friends who are not Catholic.” . today include keeping the younger diocesefwsb.org. 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 15, 2012 New US-born cardinal used to new Twenty-two US bishops could and varied assignments retire for age reasons in 2012

BY MARK PATTISON BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN ops who are already 75 and the dates of their 75th birthday are: • Bishop Fabian W. WASHINGTON (CNS) — The WASHINGTON (CNS) — Two Bruskewitz of Lincoln, Neb., priestly ministry of Archbishop U.S. cardinals and 20 other U.S. Sept. 6, 2010. Edwin F. O’Brien, named a cardinal bishops could retire because of • Bishop Thomas G. Doran of Jan. 6 by Pope Benedict XVI, has age this year. Rockford, Ill., Feb. 20, 2011. been marked by frequent assign- There are eight active U.S. • Bishop Edward U. Kmiec of ments, so that he rarely stays in one bishops, including a cardinal, who Buffalo, N.Y., June 4, 2011. place very long. And even when have already turned 75. Another • Archbishop George H. he is ensconced somewhere for a cardinal and 13 other bishops will Niederauer of San Francisco, while, he gets to moving. celebrate their 75th birthday in June 14, 2011. Appointed last August as pro- 2012. • Bishop Donald W. Trautman grand master of the Equestrian Order At age 75, bishops are required of Erie, Pa., June 24, 2011. (Knights) of the Holy Sepulcher of by canon law to submit their res- • Bishop Ricardo Ramirez of Jerusalem, based in Rome, he is serv- ignation to the pope. Las Cruces, N.M., Sept. 12, 2011. ing simultaneously in his previous With the retirements in 2011 • Bishop Tod D. Brown of post as archbishop of Baltimore until of Cardinals Bernard F. Law, Orange, Calif., Nov. 15, 2011. a successor is named. CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER Justin Rigali and Roger M. In addition to Cardinal George, Born April 8, 1939, in New York, U.S. Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien distributes Communion during an Ash Mahony and the death of Cardinal the 13 bishops turning 75 in 2012 Edwin Frederick O’Brien and his Wednesday service at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington in John P. Foley, Cardinal William and the dates of their 75th birth- family were members of Our Lady February 2007. Among his many priestly assignments, Cardinal-designate J. Levada, prefect of the Vatican day are: of Solace Parish in the Bronx. He O’Brien served as a chaplain in the U. S. Army, including in Vietnam in the Congregation for the Doctrine • Archbishop John G. Vlazny attended St. Joseph’s Seminary out- early 1970s. He had led the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services and the of the Faith, was the only U.S. of Portland, Feb. 22. side New York, where he received a • Auxiliary Bishop Roger W. Archdiocese of Baltimore. He is now pro-grand master of the Equestrian Order cardinal still active over age 75 at bachelor’s degree in 1961 and mas- the start of the year. Gries of Cleveland, March 26. of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. ter’s degrees in 1964 and 1965. In The former archbishop of San • Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer of 1965, he was ordained to the priest- Francisco and Portland, Ore., and San Angelo, Texas, May 18. hood, setting off a string of appoint- 1985 and rector of the Pontifical who has engaged in homosexual former auxiliary bishop of Los • Bishop Walter A. Hurley of ments. North American College in Rome in activity, or has strong homosexual Angeles turned 75 on June 15, Grand Rapids, Mich., May 30. For his first five years as a priest, 1989. On his return to New York in inclinations, would be best not to 2011, but is expected to remain • Bishop Robert J. Shaheen he was a civilian chaplain at the U.S. 1994, he was again made rector of apply to a seminary and not to be in the Vatican post until Pope of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Military Academy at West Point, St. Joseph’s. accepted into a seminary,” he said, Benedict XVI names his suc- Lady of Lebanon, June 3. N.Y. He became an Army chaplain He was named an auxiliary later adding that he was speaking for cessor. He took the job at the • Bishop John F. Kinney of St. in 1970 and over the next three years bishop of New York Feb. 6, 1996, himself based on his prior stints as Vatican in 2005 and became a Cloud, Minn., June 11. rose to the rank of captain while min- and ordained a bishop March 25. a seminary rector, not for the U.S. cardinal in 2006. • Bishop Matthew H. Clark of istering to the 82nd Airborne. He was named coadjutor archbishop bishops or the Vatican. Turning 75 on Jan. 16, 2012, Rochester, N.Y., July 15. He served a tour of duty in of the U.S. Archdiocese for the In 2009, as Baltimore archbishop, is Cardinal Francis E. George, • Auxiliary Bishop Paul H. Vietnam from 1971 to 1972 with the Military Services in April 1997. He he told an audience of 500 people who has served as archbishop Walsh of Rockville Centre, N.Y., 173rd Airborne Brigade and then took up the post in May and became gathered for a military-sponsored of Chicago since 1997 and was Aug. 17. 1st Cavalry Brigade. From a base of head of the archdiocese in August symposium in Omaha, Neb., that the named a cardinal in 1998. He pre- • Bishop Ibrahim N. Ibrahim operations in the middle of a jungle, when Archbishop Joseph T. Dimino abolition of nuclear weapons was viously served as archbishop of of the Chaldean Eparchy of St. he and a Protestant minister flew resigned for health reasons. It was the an issue of “fundamental moral val- Portland and bishop of Yakima, Thomas the Apostle, Oct. 1. by helicopter to defensive outposts, cardinal-designate’s longest single ues that should unite people across Wash. • Archbishop Henry J. Mansell where they would provide for the appointment, but he made a point of national and ideological boundaries.” Pope Benedict often has asked of Hartford, Conn., Oct. 10. spiritual needs of soldiers. getting out of the office to visit chap- The following year, in Paris, he cardinals to stay on the job after • Bishop Joseph N. Latino of From 1973 to 1976, he studied lains at bases, including a two-month said the path to the elimination of they reached the age of 75. Even Jackson, Miss., Oct. 21. at the Pontifical University of St. tour in 2007. nuclear weapons will be “long and when a cardinal retires in his 70s, • Auxiliary Bishop John C. Thomas Aquinas in Rome, earning a As military archbishop, he had treacherous,” but humanity “must he remains an active member of Dunne of Rockville Centre, Oct. doctorate in theology. On his return to deal with dwindling numbers of walk this path with both care and the College of Cardinals, eligible 30. to New York, he was named archdi- Catholic chaplains. In 2003, there courage in order to build a future free to enter a conclave and vote for a • Bishop Timothy A. ocesan vice chancellor and assistant were 367 chaplains for 1.5 million of the nuclear threat.” new pope, until age 80. McDonnell of Springfield, Mass., pastor of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Catholics in all branches of the mili- Last summer, he had an exchange In addition to Cardinal Levada, Dec. 23. Appointed archdiocesan direc- tary. of letters urging Maryland Gov. the seven other active U.S. bish- tor of communications in 1981, he In 2005-06, Cardinal-designate Martin J. O’Malley, a Catholic, not helped launch Catholic New York, O’Brien served as the papally to sponsor legislation legalizing the archdiocesan newspaper. Two appointed coordinator for the visita- same-sex marriage. “As advocates Knights of Columbus years later, he was named secretary tion of U.S. seminaries and houses of for the truths we are compelled to In Service to One - In Service to All to New York Cardinal Terence priestly formation. uphold,” the future cardinal wrote, Cooke and later to Cardinal John As the visitation began, he said “we speak with equal intensity and J. O’Connor, his successor in New there was no room in seminaries for urgency in opposition to your pro- Be the difference... 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WASHINGTON (CNS) — Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York, who was appointed Jan. 6 to the College of Cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI, has used his pulpit, be it in New York or Milwaukee, to pro- CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING mote and defend the Catholic faith. Cardinals attend Pope Benedict XVI’s celebration of Mass marking the Ordained to the priesthood in feast of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 6. At his 1976, Cardinal-designate Dolan was Angelus following the Mass, the pope named 22 new cardinals. secretary to the apostolic nunciature in Washington for five years before serv- ing as rector of the Pontifical North Here is the list of the new car- American College in Rome. In 2001, dinals: then-Msgr. Dolan was ordained to the • Italian Archbishop Fernando CARDINALS episcopate when he was appointed Filoni, prefect of the Congregation auxiliary bishop in his native St. CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for the Evangelization of Peoples, Louis. One year and five days later, 65. Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York is among 22 new cardinals he was appointed archbishop of • Portuguese Archbishop Manuel named Jan. 6 by Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal-designate Dolan is pictured Milwaukee. from the country with the most Monteiro de Castro, major peniten- in New York in a 2010 file photo. He was one of 10 U.S. bishops Catholics, Brazil. When the car- tiary of the Apostolic Penitentiary, appointed by the Vatican to be cat- dinals are inducted in February, 73. echetical leaders during the 2005 only seven of the 22 cardinal • Spanish Archbishop Santos in 2006 reached an out-of-court, In his first presidential address, World Youth Day in Cologne, electors from Latin America will Abril Castello, archpriest of Basilica $16.9 million settlement with vic- Cardinal-designate Dolan told his fel- Germany. He reprised the role in have been appointed by Pope of St. Mary Major, 76 tims of clerical sexual abuse. Then- low bishops in November 2011, “Love 2011 in Madrid, telling pilgrims to Benedict. • Italian Archbishop Antonio Archbishop Dolan said the payout for Jesus and His Church must be the admit their faith is weak and shaky. With his latest appointments, Maria Veglio, president Pontifical would mean “sacrifices in operations passion of our lives.” Describing the “Something tells me that’s why we’re Pope Benedict will have named Council for Migrants and Travelers, and ministries” but going to trial could Church as a spiritual family that “to use (at World Youth Day),” he said. “We more than 50 percent of the current who turns 74 Feb. 3. have been worse in terms of archdioc- the talk show vocabulary ... has some want to be with a million other young cardinal electors, with the rest hav- • Italian Archbishop Giuseppe esan financial liability, “to say nothing ‘dysfunction,’” he said the bishops’ people from around the world who ing been named by Blessed John Bertello, president of the commis- about the bad PR.” The archdiocese in “most pressing pastoral challenge today love their faith and are trying to make Paul II. sion governing Vatican City State, 2011 filed for bankruptcy protection is to reclaim that truth, to restore the it strong.” The pope’s latest nominations 69. due to unresolved abuse claims, the luster, the credibility, the beauty of the In a 2007 lecture at North included 16 Europeans, continuing • Italian Archbishop Francesco largest U.S. diocese to have done so. Church.” American College, Cardinal-designate a trend in his cardinal appointments Coccopalmerio, president of the Cardinal-designate Dolan was But he cited “chilling statistics we Dolan said Catholics need solid since his election in 2005. Pontifical Council for Interpreting appointed to the Archdiocese of New cannot ignore” that “fewer and fewer preaching about Jesus, the cross and Seven of the new appointments Legislative Texts, 73. York in 2009 to succeed Cardinal of our beloved people — to say noth- the Church, and not “feel-good” spiri- are Italians, which will bring that • Brazilian Archbishop Joao Edward M. Egan, who retired. When ing about those outside the household tual advice that demands no sacrifice. nation’s total of cardinal electors to Braz de Aviz, prefect of the cardinals were previously named in of the faith — are convinced that Preaching well, he added, means chal- 30 — or 24 percent — more than Congregation for Institutes of October 2010, Cardinal Egan was Jesus and His Church are one.” As a lenging people’s any other country. Consecrated Life and Societies of not yet 80 years result, he added, “they drift from her, complacency and, None of the new cardinals are Apostolic Life, 64. old, and Vatican get mad at the Church, grow lax, join like Christ, occa- from Africa, the region where the • U.S. Archbishop Edwin F. custom has been another or just give it all up. If this sionally “shaking ‘... they drift from her, get Church is experiencing its fastest O’Brien, grand master of the to avoid having does not cause us pastors to shudder, I things up.” growth, or Oceania. Equestrian Order of the Holy two voting-age do not know what will.” In 2007, Ten of the new cardinals are Sepulcher of Jerusalem, 72. mad at the Church, grow cardinals from One year to the day before he Cardinal- officials of the Roman Curia, whose • Italian Archbishop Domenico the same diocese. was named a cardinal, the New York designate Dolan, offices by tradition often entail Calcagno, president of the Cardinal Egan archbishop reiterated the pledge of now 61, was lax, join another or just membership in the college. Pope Administration of the Patrimony of turns 80 April 2. his predecessors to help any pregnant appointed to the Benedict, when he was known as the Holy See, who turns 69 Feb. 3. Shortly after woman in need. “Through Catholic board of directors Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, spent • Italian Archbishop Giuseppe give it all up. If this does becoming arch- Charities, adoption services, lobbying of Catholic Relief more than 23 years in the curia as Versaldi, president of Prefecture of bishop, Cardinal- on behalf of pregnant women, moth- Services, the U.S. prefect of the Congregation for the the Economic Affairs of the Holy designate Dolan ers and infants, support of life-giving bishops’ interna- not cause us pastors Doctrine of the Faith, though he had See, 68. suggested his style alternatives, health care and education tional aid agency. been elevated to cardinal in his pre- • Syro-Malabar Archbishop would be differ- of youth for healthy, responsible, vir- He became chair- vious role as archbishop of Munich- George Alencherry of India, 66. ent, but not the tuous sexual behavior, we’ve done our man of the board to shudder, I do not Freising, Germany. • Canadian Archbishop Thomas substance. “The best to keep that promise and these by the end of that Four of the new cardinals are C. Collins of Toronto, who will be ‘what’ won’t haunting statistics only prod us to year and served already over the age of 80 and, 65 Jan. 16. know what will.’ change, but the keep at it,” he said. in that capacity therefore, ineligible to vote in a • Czech Archbishop Dominik ‘how’ might,” he During a December address at the for three years. conclave. The pope uses such Duka of Prague, 68. CARDINAL-DESIGNATE TIMOTHY M. DOLAN said. “Our goal is University of Notre Dame, he called He stepped down nominations to honor church- • Dutch Archbishop Willem J. to change our lives the dignity of the human person “a from the post men for their scholarship or other Eijk of Utrecht, 58. to be in conformi- primary doctrine” of the Catholic reluctantly when service to the Church. Among the • Italian Archbishop Giuseppe ty with Jesus and Church, adding that it must prompt his election as new so-called honorary cardinals is Betori of Florence, 64. his Church and Catholics “to treat ourselves and oth- president of the U.S. Conference of Cardinal-designate Karl Becker, a • U.S. Archbishop Timothy M. not to change the teachings of Jesus ers only with respect, love, honor Catholic Bishops required it. Jesuit and former theology profes- Dolan of New York, who will turn and the Church to be in conformity and care.” That doctrine also means He was a member of the USCCB sor at Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian 62 Feb. 6. with what we want.” people must not be identified “with Committee on Budget and Finance University. • German Archbishop Rainer In his first pastoral letter as arch- our urges, our flaws, our status, our and the Subcommittee on the Church The Jesuits remain the religious Maria Woelki of Berlin, 55. bishop, Cardinal-designate Dolan possessions, our utility,” but each seen in Africa and a consultant to the order with the highest representation • Chinese Bishop John Tong called on Catholics to “keep the as “a child of God, his creation, mod- Committee on International Justice in the college, with eight cardinals, Hon of Hong Kong, 72. Lord’s day holy” and reminded them eled in his own image, destined for and Peace. followed by the Salesians with six, • Romanian Archbishop Lucian that it is in receiving the Eucharist on eternity,” he said. As a panelist for a 2004 EWTN- including the Vatican secretary of Muresan of Fagaras and Alba Julia, Sunday that they sustain their faith. In 2011, he was named a mem- sponsored “town hall” meeting, state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. 80. In a break with precedent, in 2010, ber of the new Pontifical Council Cardinal-designate Dolan said the There are seven Franciscan cardi- • Belgian Father Julien Ries, Cardinal-designate Dolan won elec- for Promoting New Evangelization. clergy sex abuse crisis was “a societal nals, divided between the Order of expert on history of religions, 91. tion as president of the U.S. bishops. On Dec. 29, just a week before problem, not a Catholic problem.” At Friars Minor and the Capuchins, • Maltese Augustinian Father It was the first time in the history of his appointment to the College of the time, he was chairman of the U.S. with the latter represented by Prosper Grech, biblical scholar, 86. the bishops’ conference that a sitting Cardinals, he was appointed by Pope bishops’ Committee on Priestly Life Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of • German Jesuit Father Karl vice president who was eligible for the Benedict to help advise the Pontifical and Ministry. Boston. Josef Becker, theologian, 83. presidency did not win the election. Council for Social Communications. The Milwaukee Archdiocese 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC January 15, 2012 Haitian quake survivors the last century, and the Vatican and Mexico only established dip- leaving camps for a place lomatic relations 20 years ago. Relations, however, have warmed they can call home to the point that President Felipe ews riefs Calderon — whose Catholic- WASHINGTON (CNS) — It took n B almost two years, but Haitian friendly National Action Party has earthquake survivor Sonya governed since 2000 and draws Mallebranche has a place she can strong support in Guanajuato — call home again. It’s only three POPE GREETS ARCHBISHOP CHARLES J. BROWN DURING will personally welcome Pope rooms, making it less than perfect, Benedict March 23 for a four-day Mallebranche admits, especially visit to a region known for the for four adults and three toddler THE CELEBRATION OF EPIPHANY MASS AT VATICAN Cristero Rebellion and conserva- grandchildren. But Mallebranche, tive Catholic politics. For Church 51, finds it far better than liv- observers such as Semo, the set- ing in a tattered tent in the fetid, ting and timing speak volumes, dusty camp known as Petite Place especially as Mexico moves into Cazeau alongside hundreds of oth- an era of improved Church-state ers displaced by the powerful Jan. relations that promises to lift lin- 12, 2010, earthquake that leveled gering restrictions on Church- much of the region around Port- sponsored speech and potentially au-Prince. “I’m so much more promises to provide prelates with comfortable. Now I can sleep a voice in the nation’s political and peacefully. Now I have my fam- public-policy arenas. But Church ily with me,” Mallebranche told officials publicly caution against Catholic News Service Jan. 5 via reading any symbolism into the cell phone from her new home. papal visit. The visit is scheduled “I am really happy to have that barely three months before state house,” she said through a trans- and federal elections — a time lator. Mallebranche’s family was previously unthinkable for a papal among 460 families that have tour of Mexico, where references moved from the camp into long- to Our Lady of Guadalupe during term housing since November campaigns have been enough to under a pilot program initiated annul elections. by Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. bishops’ overseas relief and Bishop Zavala resigns development agency. Called Ann Ale Lakay, Creole for Let’s Go after disclosing he is Home, the program is designed father of two children to address a variety of needs in CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING addition to long-term housing by VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Los preparing camp dwellers frustrat- Pope Benedict XVI greets U.S. Archbishop Charles J. Brown, the new apostolic nuncio to Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Gabino ed by months of living in squalid Ireland, during the sign of peace at Mass marking the feast of the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Zavala has resigned after dis- conditions for a return to some closing to superiors that he is the sense of normalcy. The program Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 6. The pope ordained to the episcopate Archbishop Brown father of two children. The Vatican incorporates two professional psy- and Polish Archbishop Marek Solczynski, the new nuncio to Georgia and Armenia. After announced the bishop’s resignation chologists and 12 social work- Jan. 4 in a one-line statement that ers to guide earthquake survivors the Mass, Archbishop Brown told Catholic News Service, “The entire experience was one cited Church law on resignation for in resolving conflict, managing of great joy and consolation for me. I was certainly aware of my unworthiness for the epis- illness or other serious reasons. Los money and overcoming the sense Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of loss that lingers two years after copate and my limitations, but especially when the pope laid his hands on my head, I had announced the “sad and difficult” disaster disrupted their lives. “We a tremendous sense of the strength of the Holy Spirit and the presence of the saints.” news in a letter to Catholics in the realized there was a lot of fear archdiocese. He said Bishop Zavala, about moving out of the camps, who was auxiliary bishop for the about restarting their lives after of the Diocese of Peoria, which used as the home of every arch- Guanajuato, site of papal San Gabriel pastoral region, had the earthquake,” explained Luke was mailed to all 60,000 dioc- bishop of Philadelphia ever since, informed him in early December King, CRS country director in esan households. Calling to mind including Cardinals John O’Hara, visit, is state filled that he is the father of two minor Haiti. “People were concerned civil union legislation and court John Krol, Anthony Bevilacqua teenage children who live with their about how to go about returning rulings that in 2011 led Catholic and Justin Rigali. Prominent visi- with Catholic history mother in another state. Archbishop to a normal life.” Charities agencies throughout the tors of the archbishops’ residence MEXICO CITY (CNS) — In 1941, Gomez announced early Jan. 4 that state to dismantle their adoption over the years have included Pope the Mexican government — under Msgr. James Loughnane, a native Peoria bishop warns and foster care programs, Bishop John Paul II in 1979 and President the control of a predecessor to of Ireland, was appointed episcopal Jenky expressed concerns about and Mrs. Ronald Reagan. While the once-dominant and anti-cler- vicar for the pastoral region. Bishop on secularism, chides possible future actions against Philadelphia Archbishop Charles ical Institutional Revolutionary Zavala told Archbishop Gomez that some Catholic politicians Catholic health care, schools and J. Chaput did not comment on the Party — and the Catholic Church he had submitted his resignation other public ministries. “There are impending sale of the house, arch- made peace, sealing their pact in to Pope Benedict XVI. Since that PEORIA, Ill. (CNS) — Steps certainly some in our state whose diocesan officials indicated that the state of Guanajuato. Seven time, Bishop Zavala has not been in toward “radical secularization” commitment to aesthetic secular- proceeds from the sale would go decades later, with the Institutional ministry and “will be living private- taking place in Illinois pose grow- ism is so intense that they may to help struggling inner-city par- Revolutionary Party favored to ly,” Archbishop Gomez said. “The ing threats to the religious free- well try to restrict the Church’s ishes in the archdiocese and that regain the presidency in elections archdiocese has reached out to the dom of Catholics, Bishop Daniel role only to the sacristy and the the archbishop may reside in the later this year, Church and gov- mother and children to provide spir- R. Jenky of Peoria warned in a sanctuary,” he wrote. cathedral rectory, which had been ernment leaders will meet again in itual care as well as funding to assist letter designed to “raise an alarm built originally as the residence Guanajuato, where Pope Benedict the children with college costs. The among the faithful” at the begin- Philadelphia archbishop’s of the archbishop. According to XVI will visit March 23-26 — at family’s identity is not known to ning of 2012. Bishop Jenky also a 1982 Pennsylvania Historical a time Church-state relations have the public, and I wish to respect said he was “especially scandal- residence, dating and Museum Commission report, decidedly improved. “It’s a very their right to privacy,” Archbishop ized” by Catholic politicians who to 1882, to be sold Philadelphia real estate records emblematic state, where ... there Gomez said. He asked prayers for willingly collaborate with efforts and contemporary news accounts, have been the biggest conflicts all those affected by the situation. the stone house was built in 1882 Bishop Zavala’s resignation leaves to exclude God and faith from the PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — The ... and the biggest pacts between public forum. “Many of those in in the Victorian Gothic style Church and state,” Ilan Semo, a vacancy in the chairman’s posi- home of Philadelphia’s Catholic by one of Philadelphia’s lead- tion of the U.S. bishops’ Committee office who were taught to read archbishops since the 1930s will political historian at the Jesuit-run and write in Catholic schools now ing architects, a Quaker, Addison Iberoamerican University, said of on Communications. Mercy Sister soon be sold, archdiocesan offi- Hutton, for the prominent Scull Mary Ann Walsh, director of media seem entirely indifferent to the cials confirmed Dec. 31. The Guanajuato. The 1940s pact ended consciences of those Catholics family. They lived in the home a quarter-century of strife marked relations for the U.S. Conference of 10,000-square-foot mansion locat- and named it Egerton House, Catholic Bishops, had no immediate who live their faith,” wrote Bishop ed on more than eight acres at 5700 by the Cristero Rebellion — Jenky in a teaching document along with a home on an adjoining when fighting flared and church- announcement about who would City Avenue next to St. Joseph’s property, which is now the con- assume the chairmanship. “There titled “Secularism.” The text was University in Philadelphia was es closed for three years in the published in the Jan. 8 issue of vent of the contemplative Sisters late 1920s. But Church and state won’t be anything here for a day or purchased by Cardinal Dennis of the Visitation. two,” she said. The Catholic Post, the newspaper Dougherty in 1935. It has been remained estranged for much of January 15, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 Sacred Heart of Jesus and who participate in the competition and apply to one of the University St. Jude parishes explore of Saint Francis math programs transitions in life may be eligible for up to $9,000 per year in scholarships. Contact SOUTH BEND — For those in USF Department of Mathematics transition or facing major changes around the diocese for information. in life, the Catholic community of Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Jude Bishop Rhoades parishes will host “Transitions and Discerning a New Direction” from Scholarship offered by 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, VOCATION COMMITTEE HOSTS PRIESTS, SEMINARIANS Holy Cross College Jan. 28, at St Jude Church, located at 19704 Johnson Rd. in South NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross Bend. College is looking for more than Facilitator Sister Mary Jo a few Rhoades scholars, as in Nelson of Our Lady of Victory Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, who Missionary Sisters, currently a wish to experience a strong liberal consultant and facilitator for reli- arts college education. gious communities and leader- The newly-established Bishop ship teams throughout the United Rhoades Scholarship will provide States, will discuss discernment $3,500 annually to any student grad- and decision-making, with several uating from a Catholic high school takeaway tools for participants. in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Program cost is $25 if reg- Bend who is accepted to Holy Cross istered by Jan. 20 or $35 after College. Students from area public Jan. 20, or on the day of the high schools are also eligible for the retreat. Lunch will be provided by scholarship by simply submitting a Macri’s Italian Kitchen, 315 W. letter of recommendation from their Ireland Rd., South Bend, and is pastor. The scholarship, which will included in the fee. be offered to new students entering For more information about the in the fall of 2012, is renewable each program, contact St. Jude Parish year as long as the student maintains at (574) 291-0570 or email faith@ a certain grade point average. Over stjudeparish.net. Visit www.stju- the course of a four-year college deparish.net to download the reg- career, the benefit could total up to istration form. $14,000. DAVE STEVENS “I am grateful for the strong and First executive close collaboration between Holy Msgr. John Suelzer, pastor of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Fort Wayne, speaks to a Cross College and our diocese,” director named to run group of St. Charles seminarians, their families and guests as they attended a dinner to wrote Bishop Rhoades after he gave PHJC Foundation the college his blessing at the inaugu- honor sons of the parish who are studying for the priesthood. The first-time dinner was ration Mass of college president, Holy DONALDSON — Terry Sanders, held Jan. 5 at St Charles Parish. Over 30 attended the dinner including five priests, two Cross Brother John Paige, Ph.D. of Griffith, was recently named As part of its mission to pre- as the first executive director religious sisters, seminarian families, St. Charles staff members, their spouses and mem- pare students for work and for life, of the newly established Poor bers of the St. Charles Vocation Committee. Currently three sons of St. Charles Parish Catholic identity is a priority at Holy Handmaids of Jesus Christ Cross. At the same inauguration (PHJC) Foundation. are studying for the priesthood in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and three Mass last fall, Brother Paige made The Poor Handmaids of Jesus seminarians are studying for orders or another diocese. an Oath of Fidelity and the entire Christ, an international congre- Holy Cross theology faculty made gation of women religious, has a Profession of Faith in front the established many community- Saint Mary’s College cism concerning ultimate truths. below) and senior (grades 9-12) bishop. based ministries to assist people “We are honored to welcome high school students. USF is hosting “We value our relationship with in need of shelter, education, and announces 2012 Aquinas Bishop Rhoades to Saint Mary’s the AMC 10 for students below age the diocese,” says Robert Kloska, physical and spiritual nourish- Symposium speaker so that he can participate in the 17 ½ and not a junior or senior, and St. Matthew Cathedral parishio- ment. The PHJC foundation was vibrant theological community we the AMC 12 for students between ner and vice president of Mission created for donor flexibility in NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s have here. We’re especially pleased ages 16-19 ½ and a student in high Advancement at Holy Cross College. supporting its many worthwhile College has announced that that he’ll be speaking with us on school. “We know we provide an excellent causes. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will be the subject of faith and reason, Activities will begin at 6 p.m. return on investment for families and Donaldson, home of the the speaker for the 15th Annual which is integral to the mission of with food and refreshments, and we’d like to help our local families in Poor Handmaids, includes such Symposium on St. Thomas any Catholic college and of cru- the 75-minute tests will follow. A a very deliberate way.” ministries as Ancilla College, Aquinas. The talk, which is open cial importance in the thought of program will be available to par- Faculty and staff members of Ancilla Beef and Grain Farm, to the public, will be held at 7 St. Thomas Aquinas,” said Joseph ents during the test, and the event Holy Cross College are active within Lindenwood Retreat and p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Incandela, the Joyce McMahon will wrap up with awards. All stu- many area parishes, and Kloska says Conference Center, Catherine Student Center Lounge. A campus Hank Aquinas Chair in Catholic dents who take the AMC 12 and the scholarship program is another Kasper Life Center for elder map can be found at www3.saint- Theology at Saint Mary’s College. achieve a score of 100 or more out way to connect and share the Holy care, Earthworks environmental marys.edu/campus-map. For more information on this of a possible 150 or are in the top Cross College mission. education center, and MoonTree Bishop Rhoades’ lecture is titled year’s event, call Barb Westra, staff 5 percent are invited to take the “The Rhoades Scholarship exem- Community art studios. “The Contemplation of Truth by assistant in religious studies, at American Invitational Mathematics plifies our commitment to Catholic Sanders, based at the Ancilla Faith and Reason: St. Thomas (574) 284-4534 or go to saintmarys. Examination (AIME). All students students in our local area,” adds Systems office in Hobart, served Aquinas, Blessed John Paul II, edu/AquinasTheology. who take the AMC 10 and have a Marie Bensman, St. Pius X parish- as the national walk director for and Pope Benedict XVI.” As the score of 120 or more out of a pos- ioner and dean of Admissions and the Lupus Foundation of America title of his lecture suggests, Bishop USF hosting state’s only sible 150, or score in the top 2.5 per- Enrollment Management. “We care in Washington, D.C., and exec- Rhoades will examine the great AMC test in February cent also qualify for the AIME. For deeply about local communities. The utive director of the American synthesis of St. Thomas Aquinas, the 2011-2012 school year the date churches and the neighborhoods in our diocese have many needs. The Heart Association in Chicago. which has informed Catholic teach- FORT WAYNE — The for the AIME I is Thursday, March “I’m very excited to introduce ing on the compatibility of faith 15, and the AIME II is Wednesday, young people on the campus of Holy University of Saint Francis will Cross have many talents. We link donors to the PHJC Foundation. and reason as well as the insights host the state’s only American March 28. It is a unique opportunity to offer of other great Catholic thinkers, The university will offer optional these two in a variety of wonderful Mathematics Competition (AMC) social outreach programs.” donors the ability to support including Blessed John Paul II and 10/12, sponsored by the Blue Bell two-hour AMC preparatory ses- health care, education or commu- Pope Benedict XVI. sions on campus in the Pope John “This is a way for families who Group, on Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the are active in our diocese to really nity building programs with one In the words of Blessed John Pope John Paul II Center. Paul II Center on Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. charitable gift,” said Sanders of Paul II, “Faith and reason are like and Sunday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. For benefit,” says Kloska. First administered in 1950, the The application process is free and her new role. two wings on which the human AMC’s purpose is increasing inter- additional practice materials go to For more information: info@ spirit rises to the contemplation of http://amc.maa.org. To register for may be downloaded at www.hcc-nd. est in mathematics and developing edu/apply. For more information on phjcfouncation.org, or call the truth.” Bishop Rhoades will reflect problem-solving ability through a the competition, contact Carolyn PHJC Foundation at (219) 947- on this as he looks at the relation- Exner at [email protected] or (260) the Bishop Rhoades Scholarship, series of friendly mathematics com- contact Holy Cross College at (574) 8565. ship of faith and reason in the face petitions for junior (grades 8 and 399-8067. of contemporary doubt and skepti- Academically qualified students 239-8400. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC January 15, 2012 Religious sisters shine spotlight on sex trafficking during Super Bowl

BY AMY H. SMESSAERT demands both a compassionate

Prayer to trafficking end human response to the cries of victims and Creator of us all, our words cannot express action for justice for those who long INDIANAPOLIS — A group of 11 what our minds can barely comprehend for a future with hope. Compassion orders of Catholic women religious and our hearts feel when we hear of children and justice are at the heart of the in Indiana and Michigan who invest and adults deceived and transported to unknown CCRIM Super Bowl 2012 Anti- in hotel chains to affect social change places for purposes of sexual exploitation Trafficking Initiative.” is collaborating with state and local and forced labour because of human greed. “Human trafficking” is an officials to curb human trafficking Our hearts are saddened and our spirits angry umbrella term for activities in which during festivities leading up to the that their dignity and rights are one person obtains or holds another Feb. 5 Super Bowl in Indianapolis. being transgressed through threats, deception in compelled service through threat Incidents of human trafficking — or and force. We cry out against the or use of force, coercion, abduction, modern-day slavery — tend to spike degrading practice of trafficking fraud, deception, abuse of power or alongside major sporting events like and seek ways for it to end. vulnerability. Forms of human traf- the Olympics, the World Cup and the ficking include the prostitution of Super Bowl to meet the high demand Strengthen the fragile-spirited and others, sexual exploitation, forced for commercial sex. broken-hearted. Make real your promises labor, slavery or similar practices, The U.S. State Department to fill these our sisters and brothers with a love and the removal of organs. estimates that between 14,500 and that is tender and good and send the exploiters Often described as a modern 18,000 persons — many of them St. Josephine Bakhita away empty-handed. Give us the wisdom form of slavery, human traf- women and children — are traf- and courage to stand in solidarity with them, ficking occurs across borders or ficked into the country each year. that together we will find ways to the freedom that domestically. The United Nations The National Human Trafficking is your gift to all of us. Amen. estimates that 700,000 to 4 million Resource Center reported that over women and children are trafficked 11,800 calls were made to its hotline — Gen Cassani, SSND around the world for purposes of regarding sex trafficking in 2010, used with permission forced prostitution, labor and other including calls from the state of 10.11/1000 forms of exploitation every year. Indiana. Trafficking is estimated to be a “No one wants human traffick- $15.5 billion annual business in the ing in their town,” said Immaculate with a task force comprising the hotels? them available in lobbies and guest United States alone, according to the Heart of Mary Sister Ann Oestreich, Indiana Attorney General’s Office, • Is there a protocol in place for rooms prior to the Super Bowl. United Nations Global Initiative to who is coordinating the Super Bowl Indianapolis Metropolitan Police hotel employees to document and Ultimately, CCRIM seeks to have Fight Human Trafficking. 2012 Anti-Trafficking Initiative Department and other nonprofit report possible incidences of traf- area hotels sign on to the Code CCRIM members are the for the Coalition for Corporate organizations to raise awareness ficking? of Conduct developed by Ending Congregation of Saint Joseph; Responsibility for Indiana and about human trafficking and to • Are hotel employees/managers Child Prostitution and Trafficking Grand Rapids Dominican Michigan (CCRIM). “These activi- take steps to prevent it. Since early aware of the local groups working (ECPAT-USA) to deter child sexual Sisters; Our Lady of Victory ties happen in the dark. What we are January, CCRIM has been contact- to end trafficking? exploitation. Missionary Sisters, Huntington; attempting to do is to shine a light ing the managers of 220 hotels with- • Is the hotel willing to make “Human trafficking is a tragic Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, on sex trafficking and reduce oppor- in a 50-mile radius of Indianapolis anti-trafficking information avail- violation of human rights that Donaldson; Servants of Jesus; tunities for it to happen.” to ask four questions: able to guests? devastates its victims, strips away Sisters of Mary Reparatrix; CCRIM, whose members • Have employees received train- Follow-up plans will be devel- their dignity and security, and tears Sisters of Mercy, West Midwest include the Sisters of the Holy Cross ing to recognize potential occur- oped based on the response to the at the fabric of our global soci- Community; Sisters of Providence, in Notre Dame, has been working rences of human trafficking in their four questions. The goal of this ini- ety,” said Holy Cross Sister Joan Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; Sisters tiative is to raise awareness, assure Marie Steadman, president of the of Saint Francis, Oldenburg; Sisters that hotel staff receive appropriate Congregation of the Sisters of the of the Holy Cross, Notre Dame; and A Special Evening for Those with Disabilities! training, and distribute educational Holy Cross. “It is a form of impris- Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate You and a friend are invited to be our guests materials to hotels willing to make onment and oppression, which Heart of Mary, Monroe, Mich. for a girls and boys Varsity Basketball Doubleheader. 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BY CAROL GLATZ Erlandson, he Headed by Italian Archbishop told Today’s Claudio Celli, the council now BY KAY COZAD she finds a hid- Catholic, “The deals with a wide variety of topics, den blessing. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — appointment is including advertising, the Internet, “Working for U.S. Archbishop Timothy M. a great honor, pornography and violence, and FORT WAYNE — With the the paper has Dolan of New York, Australian and most unex- communications ethics. coming of the New Year Today’s strengthened my Archbishop Mark B. Coleridge pected.” Erlandson said the duty of the Catholic newspaper will bid a fond faith. I’ve learned of Canberra and Goulburn, and “I am consultor “is that we assist the farewell to Business Manager Kathy so much more Greg Erlandson, president of the GREG impressed by the Pontifical Council in addressing Denice, who has resigned her posi- about the faith Catholic Press Association and ERLANDSON other consultors issues of particular interest in the tion effective Jan. 12. Denice has KATHY DENICE and have more president and publisher of Our who have been fields of social communications been with the paper since June of understanding,” Sunday Visitor in Huntington, were appointed, and I hope I can make and mass media. The council has 2003. she says. named by Pope Benedict XVI to some sort of contribution to the been very involved in social media Though this chapter of her career In her new role at Catholic help advise the Pontifical Council work of the council,” Erlandson and Internet communications, is closing, Denice is excited about Charities Denice will be involved in for Social Communications. said. “I am particularly aware that including sponsoring a ‘bloggers the new chapter she is soon to write. increasing awareness of the organi- The Vatican released the names the United States has been in the summit’ in Rome last year.” On Jan. 17, Denice will assume the zation and the charitable programs it of the new appointments Dec. 29. forefront of so many recent devel- Msgr. Owen Campion, asso- duties of development director for offers to the community. Ten bishops were named new opments in communications and ciate publisher of Our Sunday Catholic Charities. “It’s become a passion of mine. members of the council; among mass media. We are in many ways Visitor, served a five-year term “It’ll be a challenge, but I love I see a need there and I think I can them are Archbishop Dolan, who at the epicenter of the great chang- as consultor. His term expired in this diocese. I’ve felt very privileged fulfill that need,” she says. is president of the U.S. bishops’ es taking place worldwide in the October. to have worked for the diocese for “I’m excited about going to conference and a member of the realm of social communications.” Erlandson said, “I follow eight-and-a-half years. … I feel this Catholic Charities and for the new Pontifical Council for Promoting “Because the Church has as its in illustrious footsteps. Msgr. has been a good experience and I challenge. There are very few New Evangelization, and mission the communication of the Campion has long served the coun- will continue this experience in a people who get to work in a field Archbishop Coleridge, who is a Gospel, this pontifical council has cil well.” different department of this dio- they are passionate about. God has member of the Synod of Bishops great significance for the overall “It is also a tribute to Our cese,” she says. blessed me with this opportunity,” and Pontifical Council for Culture. mission of the Church in terms of Sunday Visitor, which is dedi- During her tenure as business she says. Among the 11 new consultors the New Evangelization in the 21st cated to serving the Church in manager at Today’s Catholic, Denice is an active member of or advisers to the communica- century,” he added. “It will be a northeast Indiana and worldwide Denice was responsible for sub- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in tions council are: Erlandson, privilege to make some small con- and which is celebrating its 100th scriptions, budgeting, advertising Fort Wayne. She has four children Giovanni Maria Vian, editor of the tribution to this effort.” anniversary this year,” Erlandson and the day-to-day business activi- and 10 grandchildren, and has Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore The Pontifical Council for added. “I think that the appoint- ties of the newspaper. served in the Christ Child Society Romano; Jesuit Father Antonio Social Communications has its ment recognizes that Our Sunday As she looks back at the impor- and on the Community Harvest Spadaro, the editor of the influ- roots in the 1948 establishment Visitor is dedicated to the mission tant work she was involved in, Food Bank board. ential Jesuit journal La Civilta of the Pontifical Commission of print and electronic communi- Cattolica; and Dominican Sister for the Study and Ecclesiastical cation of the news of our Church Dominica Dipio, who is a film- Evaluation of Films on Religious and the teachings of our faith. As maker and head of the department or Moral Subjects, renamed Archbishop (John F.) Noll often of literature at Makerere University later that year as the Pontifical said, ‘we serve the Church by in Uganda. Commission for Educational and helping Catholics see their world In an e-mail interview with Religious Films. through the eyes of faith.’”

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INDIANAPOLIS — What’s the teaching. concern are unions that use their ecisions. In keeping with this, “right-to-work” debate all about? It states, “This dignity (of the resources to support politicians any form of coercion on the part Is it freedom for Hoosier work- human person) grounds certain or political parties that clearly of ownership, management or a INDIANA ers, an opportunity for economic rights including (but not limited devalue the sanctity of human union is to be condemned.” growth, and a chance to create to) the right to a just wage; the life or the institution of marriage. Currently under Indiana law, CATHOLIC jobs or is a way to reduce the right to a working environment The protection of human life, and employees who choose to work for strength of unions and the “right- that is not harmful to the work- the integrity of any marriage as an employer that has a union, while CONFERENCE to-work for less” that critics ers’ physical health or to their the union of one man and one not required to join the union, are claim? The answer is not clear. moral integrity; and the right to woman, are foundational ele- required to pay a representation BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER What is clear is the issue has assembly and form associations.” ments to the common good.” fee to the union since they receive dominated the initial stages of the While the Church will remain The bishops strongly defend union representation. The “right- 2012 legislative session. neutral on the specific “right-to- the rights of individuals to fol- to-work” proposal would ban com- Gov. Mitch Daniels, Speaker work” legislation under consider- low their moral conscience and panies or unions from negotiating cent of Indiana workers are of the House Brian Bosma, ation, Church leaders recognize condemn practices, which may contracts that require nonmembers unionized. Currently 22 states R-Indianapolis, and Senate the important moral issues affect- require individuals to support to pay representation fees. have “right-to-work” laws. President Pro Tem David. C. ing those on both sides of the causes in which they are mor- Supporters pushing to pass the Federal law requires unions to Long, R-Fort Wayne, have made “right-to-work” debate. ally opposed. “The Church has a “right to work” legislation like represent all employees, even passing a “right-to-work” bill In their statement, the Indiana sacred reverence for the dignity Rep. Bosma say the issue is a non-union employees, regardless a priority. Republicans have bishops recognize both the of conscience and for the right simple matter of freedom for the if they pay a representation fee tied its passage to the economic importance of workers’ rights to to act in freedom to make moral employee who should not have or not. well-being of the state. The receive a just wage and to form to pay the union a dime if not a Industries affected by the law Democrats, with strong labor unions. At the same time, the member. include workers in the building union sympathies, have repeated bishops also support the right of Right to work — “Right-to-work isn’t about trades, industrial sector, some last year’s strategy of not show- individuals to be free from being unions,” said Bosma. “It is about secretarial and administrative ing up to halt the process last forced to pay representation fees Resources freedom and economic oppor- personnel, hotel workers, bakers, firefighters and home health care week. to the union particularly if the Indiana Bishops Statement tunity. It is about giving all So significant are some of the union supports organizations or Hoosiers the freedom to choose a workers. on Right-to-work — moral stakes of the bill regarding candidates that support abortion job, decide how their hard-earned Indiana Economic the right to a just wage, free asso- or same-sex marriage. www.indianacc.org money is spent and bring more Development Corporation recent- ciation and matters of conscience, The bishops state, “Workers employment opportunities to ly issued a report that ranked that even the five Indiana bishops must be paid a wage that allows Indiana AFL-CIO — Indiana.” Indiana sixth nationally as a good have weighed-in by issuing a them to live a truly human life www.inaflcio.org Click Right to Critics of the bill including place for new businesses. two-page statement last month and to fulfill their family obliga- work Tool Kit Indiana State AFL-CIO President A joint committee meeting of on “right-to-work” detailing the tion. The Church supports the Nancy Guyott said, “If passed, the House and Senate labor com- Church’s concerns and offering right of groups of employees Indiana Chamber of this will have a wide ranging and mittees was held Jan. 6, to review guidance. to freely associate and to form Commerce — overwhelmingly negative impact the right-to-work proposal HB The bishops’ statement reit- unions.” www.moreHoosierjobs.com on workers’ wages, safety condi- 1001, and SB 269, identical bills. erates the intrinsic value and On the flip side, the bishops tions and rights.” Following the five-hour hearing, respect for the human person as address concerns with certain The U.S. Bureau of Labor SB 269 passed the Senate com- the core value of Catholic social unions’ activities. “Of particular Statistics estimates that 11 per- mittee, 6-4.

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 Students graduating from a Catholic high school in the Fort Wayne—South Bend Diocese receive an to attend Holy Cross College.

 Other students in the Fort Wayne—South Bend Diocese parishes will receive the by submitting a letter of recommendation from their pastor. January 15, 2012 COMMENTARY 11 Catholic school affordability: Progress Resolve to write in the made but still a long way to go new year

WASHINGTON (CNS) — When because the state’s new school enjamin Franklin was 27 educational leaders look at ways to voucher program enabled more than THE when he dipped his pen in make Catholic schools more afford- 3,200 students to attend religious Bred ink, drew a seven-col- TWENTY able, they are happy about some or private schools. The educational umn, 13-row chart and resolved of the positive steps that have been scholarship program, described WASHINGTON to master all the moral virtues. SOMETHING made but fully aware that there is as the nation’s broadest, has been It was Sunday and the first still a lot to do. supported by the Indiana Catholic LETTER day of July. The last of the 13 During a recent conference at Conference, the public policy arm British colonies to be founded, CAROL ZIMMERMANN CHRISTINA CAPECCHI The Catholic University of America, of the state’s bishops. Georgia, was being settled, and a group of panelists focused par- School voucher programs in each colony was working out its ticularly on the status of tuition tax Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Ohio, own system of self government. ever had published on it,” he credits and how they have enabled Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Utah and the awarded by a government agency Young Franklin was ready to to a low-income family to spend at said. “It’s a superb example of students who would normally not District of Columbia offer private look within and devise his own American manufacturing.” be able to afford Catholic schools to school vouchers to low-income stu- any school of their choice. Tuition self governance. He broke down tax credits generate scholarships But writing is not just an intel- attend them. dents, students with special needs or his day— eight hours of work, lectual exercise. It can also be a Currently, there are less than a children in failing schools. for Catholic schools by allowing seven hours of sleep, a two-hour individuals and businesses to deduct religious one. dozen school voucher programs and The scholarship tax-credit pro- lunch break — and dedicated one I recently interviewed Mitch scholarship tax-credit programs in grams in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, a portion of their income taxes to week to each of the 13 virtues donate to education. These dona- Albom, author of “Tuesdays the United States. Some states have Iowa, Pennsylvania and Rhode he had identified, beginning with With Morrie,” the best selling more than one program. Island also are primarily for students tions can go to public or private temperance. schools. Donations to public schools memoir in history. The Detroit Catholic elementary schools from low-income families or those “I was surprised to find myself journalist told me that writing is in Indiana experienced increased with special needs. so much fuller of faults than I an inherently spiritual endeavor. LETTER, PAGE 12 enrollment in the fall of 2011 Tuition vouchers are funds had imagined,” he wrote in his “You need to be infused with autobiography, “but I had the a certain spirit in order to be able satisfaction of seeing them dimin- to create,” he said, “and I believe ish.” all our talents come from God.” Follow Christ for true life and peace It is an impulse that returns We write to make sense of our each January: to systematically lives and our world, to examine reading for this weekend. Many her unique holiness and singu- detect and diminish one’s faults, of the Pauline writings have lar place in the divine plan of who we have been and who we day by day, row by row, like hope to become. THE their luster in their clear revela- redemption. yanking weeds or drilling cavi- tion of the bond between true Two weeks later, it celebrated That’s what Anne Bradstreet ties. did. Among the British colonists believers and Jesus. Jesus was for us the feast of the Epiphany, This month we adjust to a SUNDAY the Son of God, but also human, revealing then to us the fact that settling in America, she was the new year and celebrate the patron first to have a book of poetry in a mystery theologians call the Jesus, born in Bethlehem, was saint of writers, St. Francis de GOSPEL Incarnation. divine, the Son of God, and that published. She chronicled her Sales, and whether the prospect first impressions, having found “a Truly committed Christians, redemption is God’s gift for all of 2012 has you feeling ambi- in faith and baptism, are insepa- people. new world and new manners, at tious or overwhelmed, I can think which (her) heart rose.” rably bound to Jesus, both in a So, these past several weeks of no better response than writ- shared human nature, but also in have been times in which the She wrote about her preg- ing. nancy, her granddaughter’s death the divine life given believers by Church, with the greatest joy and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Christ. hope, has told us about the Lord. and the burning of her home. In a 2nd Sunday in and historian David McCullough poem honoring Queen Elizabeth, This supernatural bond, the He is the Savior of the world! owes part of his career to the Ordinary Time very keystone of personal salva- Now, the Church asks us in written 13 years after Bradstreet fact that founding fathers like had arrived in Massachusetts, tion, requires Christians not only the readings this weekend to Franklin wrote prolifically. Jn 1:35-42 to be of spiritual faithfulness, but consider how personally we shall she wrote of “terra incognita” — “The loss of people writing — Latin for “unknown territory,” he First Book of Samuel bodily faithfulness as well. They respond to these marvelous facts. writing a composition, a letter or is the source of the first must not allow themselves to fall By the mere fact we are of the “unexplored land.” a report — is not just the loss for Stepping into 2012 with our Treading for this weekend. into carnal sin. Church, or at least interested in the record,” he told Time maga- private struggles and secret Originally, First and Second Instructing the Christian God, we are being touched by zine last year. “It’s the loss of the Samuel were one volume. At Corinthians in this fact seems for God’s grace. God calls us. He hopes, our Catholic faith and our process of working your thoughts piecemeal education, each of us some point in history, an editor some to be excessive for Paul. offers us eternal life in Christ. out on paper, of having an idea divided them into the two vol- However, it should be remem- How should we respond? St. faces terra incognita, and we owe that you would never have had if it to ourselves to process it on umes, and two volumes appear in bered, Corinth was known near Paul gives very concrete advice. you weren’t (writing) … People Bible translations today. and far as a virtual capital of Samuel, Peter and Andrew are paper. Every journey requires a (I research) were writing letters journal. As the title of these books lewdity and vice. examples. We must follow every day. That was calisthenics implies, the central figure is St. John’s Gospel furnishes the Christ. There is no other way to for the brain.” Samuel, a prophet active centu- last reading. It is a story about true life and peace. McCullough uses a 60-year- Christina Capecchi is a freelance ries before Christ. the decision to follow Jesus by old Royal typewriter to pound out writer from Inver Grove Heights, Prophets were highly revered Simon, later known as Peter, and his thoughts on the page. Minn. She can be reached at throughout the history of the Simon’s brother, Andrew. In the “I’ve written everything I’ve www.ReadChristina.com. chosen people. They were seen story, Jesus intrigues Andrew as God’s special representatives, and Simon. They follow Jesus. but also personally very holy and Yet, the Lord invites them to be Saint of the Week devoted to God. At times, proph- apostles. ets resisted their calling initially. They recognize Jesus as Such was the case of the great Messiah. Jesus calls Peter to a READINGS prophets, Isaiah, Ezekiel and new life, even giving him a new Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 Ps 40:2, 4, Anthony Mary Pucci Jeremiah. However, after all was name, Cephas — that is often 7-10 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20 Jn 1:35-42 said and done, they accommodat- translated as Peter. Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23 Ps 50:8-9, 1819-1892 ed themselves to God’s will and 16-17, 21, 23 Mk 2:18-22 January 12 CNS accepted the call to be prophets. Reflection Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13 Ps 89:20- These figures were admired 22,27-28 Mk 2:23-28 Christened Eustacchio by his peasant family, this Italian wanted to because the call to be a prophet The Church, in the majesty was seen precisely as a call, as a and glory of its liturgy, in a pro- Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51 enter religious life, a move opposed by his father, the sacristan of the call from God. found gaze into the reality of Ps 144:1-2, 9-10 Mk 3:1-6 local church. But in 1837 he was able to join the Servite Fathers in In this weekend’s reading, Jesus, born in Bethlehem, given Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-;19:1-7 Ps 56:2- Florence, taking the name Antony Mary. After his 1843 ordination, God calls Samuel. This occurs by the Gospels, called us all to 3, 9-14 Mk 3:7-12 he was sent to a new seaside parish in Viareggio; four years later celebrate the birth of Christ at according to God’s plan. Samuel Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21 Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11 he was made pastor, at age 28, and would remain there for the rest is open to hearing God, indeed Christmas. MK 3:13-19 of his life, ministering to parishioners and seeing them through ready to hear God, but Samuel On Christmas, the Church Saturday: 2 SM 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, cannot hurry the divine plan. revealed to us that Jesus was the 23-27 PS 80:2-3, 5-7 MK 3:20-21 two bad epidemics. The entire town mourned his passing. He was St. Paul’s First Epistle to the son of Mary, therefore a human, canonized in 1962. Corinthians supplies the second as she was only human despite Saints 12 COMMENTARY January 15, 2012 Where have all the heroes gone? SCRIPTURE SEARCH

im Tebow is living a life anymore. Gospel for January 15, 2012 that most young boys only My father’s generation John 1:35-42 Tdream about. He played admired Jesse Owens. My boy- INTELLECT football for four years at the hood idol was Roberto Clemente. Following is a word search based on the Gospel University of Florida, winning a They were great athletes. They AND Heisman Trophy his sophomore reading for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, were also admirable people, and Cycle B, Andrew and Simon follow Jesus. The words year. He led the Gators to two that was an important part of the VIRTUE national championships. After package. can be found in all directions in the puzzle. college, he was drafted by the A hero is someone who you JOHN GARVEY Denver Broncos as a backup want to be able to identify with JOHN JESUS BEHOLD quarterback. through and through. LAMB OF GOD HEARD When Denver began the year This natural human desire for quality that we can insist on is a FOLLOWED SAW THEM RABBI 1-4, Tebow became the starter. someone to look up to finds a thin sort of integrity, a require- TEACHER COME YOU WILL SEE He came from behind in his first more sublime outlet in the ven- ment that we own up to who we AFTERNOON ANDREW BROTHER game (the score was 15-0 with eration of the saints. really are. SIMON PETER MESSIAH CHRIST three minutes left) to beat the When our children were And the only moral failing CALLED CEPHAS TRANSLATED Miami Dolphins. Since taking the young, I would read the lives that we can accuse someone of reins, he has led Denver to a 7-2 of the saints at breakfast. The is hypocrisy — hence the Tiger record and a real shot at winning accounts were not always first- Woods scandal. His unforgiv- STAYING the AFC West. rate history. Some veered off able sin was not adultery; it was The home-schooled son of into Christian mythology and that he presented himself (or at SEDSAWTHEMGT American Baptist missionaries, romance. They rarely mentioned least his sponsors did) as a family Tebow was born after a medically the saints’ character flaws, though man who liked to kick back with I YFNANA I BBAR difficult pregnancy. He survived a they certainly had them. But the his beautiful wife and kids after MHOJOHDOGFOA doctor’s recommendation that he stories are no less valuable for all winning the U.S. Open on a bad be aborted. that. The lives of the saints are, as knee. But he wasn’t. OALUYJPKTJON Today, he is outspokenly Christopher Dawson observed, an And, in this world, the media N I L KWDOEMOC S pro-life and a devout Christian. expression of our spiritual ideals. play the watchdog role of holding He has a habit of kneeling and There is a risk in equating people to the only moral standard PSOTS I RHCDBL praying after his team wins sports stars with saints. Most of that still counts. They root out games. (In pop culture it’s called them, like most of us, won’t bear hypocrisy wherever it occurs. ESWNHNLANLRA “Tebowing.”) When he was a close scrutiny. Woe betide Tim Tebow if he TEENOLLLEOOT college player, he would write Think about Tiger Woods, harbors some secret vice or took Bible verses (John 3:16) on his someone I used to admire until a false step while he was winning EMDOL LAASHTE eye black, a practice the NCAA the details of his extramarital those championships at Florida. RHNJESUSMEHD has since forbidden (the “Tebow escapades came out. I find it all kind of sad. Boys Rule”). The press seems to revel in and girls need heroes. It would WANDREWHJBEF In a different era, Tebow exposing the tawdry side of be great if they picked saints, BEHOTEACHERF would be admired, even envied. celebrities. The very word “hagi- but there is no harm in admiring Instead, he is a controversial fig- ography” (literally “writing about athletes, too, if those athletes live © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com ure. Some sportscasters criticize saints”) has a negative connota- virtuous lives. him. Some players disdain him. tion. It refers to unduly flattering, And if it turns out that they Sports agents warn that his flam- even sycophantic, media coverage have feet of clay, let’s not give St. John warns Laodiceans boyant Christianity will cause of public figures. The implication up on the idea that we really can, him to lose endorsements. is, that’s something we shouldn’t with God’s grace, live lives that I was tempted to see this as do. are worth celebrating. just another example of how I think that the explanation for of lukewarm spirituality the culture looks down its nose all of this is that we no longer Where is the church of Laodicea to at believing Christians. But I share a common conviction about whom St. John wrote a letter? think that there is a deeper les- what counts as a good life. HIRE son, though, and a sadder one, in It’s hard to be a hero in this John Garvey is the president of The St. John the Apostle wrote a Tebow’s mixed reviews: We just kind of culture. Catholic University of America letter to the church of Laodicea HISTORY don’t want to believe in heroes In this world, the only moral in Washington, D.C. in ancient Asia Minor (modern Turkey) that is found in the New Testament Book of Revelation. St. antee similar actions in other states. in education” and speculated that John complains that the Laodiceans FATHER RICHARD HIRE To keep these programs going Catholics tend to think locally and are neither hot nor cold, but luke- LETTER and see similar legislation passed, look to their parish and diocese for warm in their spiritual life. St. John they said, Catholic leaders need to initiative on schools. He also said is probably referring to the famous CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 garner a lot more support for tuition there has not been a lot of national hot springs at the city of Hierapolis earthquake in A.D. 60, but this very tax credits from leaders of both par- leadership on this topic and “in near Laodicea. I visited these hot wealthy city rebuilt itself without ties, the general public and even the many ways we have ceded the issue springs and there are lots of people any outside help. typically help pay for after-school wider Catholic community. of tax credits to libertarian and con- bathing in these same hot springs There was a prosperous Jewish programs, school trips or supplies. In a question-and-answer session, servative think tanks.” today. colony in Laodicea well before the Last April, the U.S. Supreme Michael Guerra, former National He also said there has been a St. John further complains that Christian era. The city’s reputation Court upheld the practice of allow- Catholic Educational Association “hospice mentality” when it comes the Laodiceans think they are so was for its money transactions and ing Arizona residents to take a tax president, asked: “Why do we to Catholic schools as a result of rich and secure, but they are really the good quality of raven-black credit for their donations to school want tax credits? Is it just to keep recent closings and wondered if spiritually poor. Ancient Laodicea wool grown in the area. Many of tuition organizations. During the Catholic schools alive?” people lacked “confidence in the was a wealthy commercial center. the coins were stamped with the 2008 fiscal year more than $54 In response to his own question, long-term survival of schools” Today Laodicea is an extensive image of Zeus, the main god of the million in scholarship money was he said that approach “won’t fly” coupled with a “passive disposition archaeological site. A. Edmonds city. Originally a medicinal aro- awarded to students through the tax and the real reason to make Catholic among Catholic laity when it comes says that today in Laodicea you find matic plant for strengthening the credit program. schools an option for more students to taking responsibility for the a large area littered with broken ears was only made in Laodicea, but “We have made a good deal of is “because they’re good for families church’s mission.” marble, tops of stone masonry walls eventually it flourished elsewhere. progress in the past 15 years,” said and kids.” The Nov. 30 conference, orga- and here and there public build- Christianity was introduced at John Schilling, chief operating offi- Similarly, Frank Butler, presi- nized by Catholic University’s ings: two theaters, a large stadium, Laodicea by Epaphras, a companion cer of the American Federation for dent of Foundations and Donors Institute for Policy Research & nearby it a water tower, an Odeon of St. Paul. Laodicea was a bishop- Children, a school choice advocacy Interested in Catholic Activities, or Catholic Studies and co-spon- or roofed building for musical ric of some importance for several group. In fact, he noted that “it’s FADICA, said: “We have to do a sored by the Catholic Association performances and a nymphaeum. centuries. as good as it’s ever been” as far as better job of making our case that of Latino Leaders in San Antonio, In the side of the hill approaching In the New Testament there choice initiatives. we contribute to the common good urged educational and state Laodicea you can see the truncated is a mention of an epistle to the But panel members were not through our schools.” Catholic conference leaders to conduits that were part of the water Laodiceans by St. Paul. Some about to rest on these laurels and Butler asked what’s holding essentially get back to basics: rec- supply system for the city. authors think this epistle may be almost all of them at the conference Catholics back from “a more robust ognizing the good that Catholic The famous Roman orator the same as St. Paul’s epistle to the pointed out that the successes were and unified effort to enlist the schools do and promoting that. Cicero lived in Laodicea in 50 B.C. Ephesians. not easy and certainly did not guar- public’s support for more choice Laodicea endured a destructive

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BISHOP LUERS TO HOST WINTER HOMECOMING Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne will host its Winter Homecoming on Friday, Jan. 13. At half-time of the boys’ basketball game against Northrop, the school will recognize the first four years of Bishop Luers boys’ basketball from 1958-1962, including team members, cheerleaders and coaches, and announce the initiation of a scholarship honoring Coach John F. Gaughan, the 2011 Distinguished Knights and Bishop Luers grandparents. Adult alumni and all Sports friends of Luers are welcome to gather in the café after the game for a reception. St. Charles hosts Top division teams pair up for ICCL four-team tournament basketball action

St. Charles’ losses came from BY MATT SOBIERALSKI with a lay up to give the Saints of court with 20 seconds left looking BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN East Noble — their first game Mishawaka Catholic a 13-11 half- for the win. They found shooter of the season by one point and time advantage. Connor Gentry open in the corner FORT WAYNE — The St. St. Jude. The Cardinals lost to SOUTH BEND, MISHAWAKA Both teams would come out with four seconds left, but the Charles Lady Cardinals are off the Eagles over the Christmas — The Inter-City Catholic League of the halftime break with a new shot and the Crusaders’ chance at to a good start compiling a 16-2 break in a holiday tournament, resumed its regular-season sched- sense of urgency as offensive revenge rimmed out ending the (1-0 conference) record thus far but turned around and beat them ule this past weekend after the became a premium. Mishawaka game with the Saints edging out in their 2011-2012 season. twice, 28-13 and 33-17, to win it holiday break with games at Catholic’s Patrick Coulter domi- the Crusaders, 37-35. On Saturday, Jan. 7, they all after climbing their way out of Mishawaka Marian High School nated the third quarter scoring 10 Madden led the charge for the hosted their long-standing, annual the consolation bracket playing and Saint Joseph’s High School. of this game high 14 points in the Crusaders with 10 points and 10 four-team tournament and won five games in 26 hours. This week saw two of the top period as the Saints would extend rebounds. Chappell contributed beating both Angola, 26-15, and “We were well conditioned teams in the league paired up with their lead to seven points. eight points as well. Whitfield Blackhawk Christian, 39-24. and handled it pretty well,” Mishawaka Catholic Saints tak- Madden and his Crusaders finished with nine points and six Their team is led with balanced explained Patterson. St. Charles ing on the Holy Cross Crusaders. refused to go down lightly. His assists for the Saints. scoring and had four girls in also beat St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth, Not only was this a match-up of ball pressure led to several turn- Other action at Marian saw double digits on the day. 33-18, St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel, division first-place teams, but also overs in the backcourt. Those the Lions of St. Pius X cruise Kristina Burkhardt and Haley 33-17, and Canterbury, 51-16, in a rematch from last weekend’s turnovers ultimately led to easy by the Queen of Peace Pumas, Nellum were tops with a dozen the holiday extravaganza. thrilling holiday tournament. baskets for Brendan Chappell and 44-25. The Lions were led by John each. The Cardinals are look- Both teams came out of the Gabe Brooks, as the black-and- Bickey’s 16 points. Coach Kurt Patterson details, ing forward to a tournament at gate struggling to control the bas- blue-clad Crusaders cut the lead The Christ the King Kings used “We have preached three things Maplecreek, a team they beat by ketball. The full-court pressure down to five heading into a thrill- Joe Stands’ eight points to push all season: defense, rebounding just two points earlier in the sea- from the Saints was giving the ing final quarter. past the Our Lady of Hungary and holding our turnovers down, son, this weekend before return- Crusaders fits. Unfortunately for In the final quarter the Saints Bulldogs, 36-12. and our defense has been winning ing to the Catholic Youth League the purple-and-yellow clad, they went back to Coulter to help Games at Saint Joseph’s High games for us.” (CYO) circuit later in the month. could not take advantage of turn- secure the lead. The Holy Cross School saw the Eagles of St. overs. The Crusader man-to-man Crusaders would fight until the Joseph, South Bend, top the St. ball pressure gave the Saints fits very end though and would use Thomas Spartans, 40-19. of their own as neither team could Madden’s athleticism to get them Justin DeClark poured in find a rhythm as the first quarter back into the game. Madden 20 points for the Blazers of St. Looking for Leaders... came to a close with the black drove the ball from the left elbow, Matthew. They were triumphant • Full or part-time income opportunity and blue of Holy Cross leading, missed a fade away jumper but over the Holy Family Trojans. • Home based business 5-3. gathered his own rebound to score Isaiah Henry netted 17 for the • Have purpose The second quarter proved to and cut the deficit to three. Trojans. Zach Stopczynski also • Faith and family first give both teams more of a posi- After a made free throw by threw in 11 for the Trojans. • Mom of five; earns residual income tive outlook. The Saints went to Brooks to cut the lead back down The St. Anthony Panthers used the bench and forward Nate by helping others. to four, an errant pass by the Evan Drinkall’s 15 points and Thomas would go on his own 5-0 Mishawaka Catholic inbounder Ricky Vogel’s 10 to down the Call Janice (260) 710-1054 run to put Mishawaka Catholic led to a steal by Brooks and an Corpus Christi Cougars. Dominic on top for the first time in the impressive drive and scoop lay up Ferro fired in 14 for the Cougars. Parishioner, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne contest. The Crusaders would to the lead down to two with 1:02 Action in the ICCL continues keep fighting on the defensive left in the game. After a Saints’ next weekend at both Marian High end, however, and used one of time out, they called upon crunch- School and Saint Joseph’s High Peter Wiegand’s team-high of time player Jake Whitfield to sink School as division play begins for four steals to recapture the lead a free throw to push the lead back all teams in the Martin De Porres with a Mark Madden bucket. up to two. and John Bosco divisions. Jake Whitfield closed the half Holy Cross came down the

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Roma Downey, a BY MARK PATTISON undercover for CBS Catholic actress who starred in the family- WASHINGTON (CNS) — Just friendly television reality series when you might have forgot- series “Touched by an ten about the family-friendly Angel,” has created an BY MARK PATTISON television series “Touched by animated DVD series an Angel,” series star Roma called “Little Angels.” Downey is tweaking the concept. WASHINGTON (CNS) — Dina Downey, a Catholic, has cre- The adventures the Little Angels take Dwyer-Owens, CEO of the Dwyer ated a DVD animated series Group, a collection of home service called “Little Angels.” The prem- twins Alex and Zoe on link the problems wee franchises, donned a wig, pearls and ise is that twin siblings are visited blue jeans to check in on her employ- by eight child-size angels who ones encounter with ees for an upcoming episode of the are ordinarily stuck on the walls Bible stories. CBS reality series “Undercover of their bedroom but who come Boss.” And, by and large, she liked to life after the twins’ mother what she saw. tucks the kids in for the night. “To see how much our employees The angels take the children on and our franchisees care is really life-lesson-learning adventures. awesome,” Dwyer-Owens said in Downey provides the voice of the a Dec. 15 telephone interview with children’s mother. CNS PHOTO/COURTESY LITTLE ANGELS Catholic News Service from Dwyer “Having played an angel so Group headquarters in Waco, Texas. long on ‘Touched by an Angel,’ able on the Little Angels website, ing that her 15-year-old daugh- “Being out there in the van with I shouldn’t be surprised” about www.littleangels.com. Downey ter, Riley, is preparing for her the service professionals and the CNS PHOTO/COURTESY THE DWYER GROUP being involved in a new angel- said she expects to expand those Confirmation in 2012. The teen’s franchisees for a day or half a day themed project, Downey said in a offerings in 2012. godfather, Downey said, is anoth- Dina Dwyer-Owens, CEO of the really doing the work that they do, I Dwyer Group, a collection of home telephone interview with Catholic “Little Angels” is just the first er priest, Father Paddy Kane, who have a whole new appreciation and News Service from her home in offering of Downey’s own pro- also hails from Northern Ireland, respect for these professionals,” she service franchises. Southern California. “It’s always duction company, Light Works. and who recently paid a visit to said. “I look at myself and think, ‘I been about God’s love. It beats at The next effort is decidedly more Downey and her family. wonder what their day’s going to be I was getting bogged down by the the center of my own heart.” ambitious: a 10-hour miniseries Downey said her first name like today.’ Their work is hard. It’s to-do’s instead of the to-be’s. I found The adventures the Little on the Bible. is a combination of “Rose” and hard work. It was hot when I was out that going to Mass was the best way Angels take twins Alex and Zoe “We have “Mary,” the names of her grand- there with them, and they were doing to keep me grounded and focused on on link the problems only 10 hours. I mothers. She said her parents it every day.” what I needed to do in life.” that wee ones wish we had ten wanted to have her baptized When the “Undercover Boss” Even the undercover name she encounter with hundred hours,” as Roma, but the priest would production team met with Dwyer- chose, Faith Brown, has its roots in, Bible stories. Downey told not permit it since there was no Owens before arranging her visits, well, her faith. Downey said CNS, noting saint named Roma. “I’ll chris- they asked her what she did in a “Everything became faith. I drove one such story that the minise- ten her Rose Mary and you can typical day. One part of her answer by a church and the billboard said, involves a boy ries will cover call her whatever you like,” the was making pancakes for breakfast. ‘Is faith important?’ I said to myself, frustrated at not from “Genesis priest said. “And they did,” she Another part was going to Mass. ‘You better believe it!’” Later on, being able to tie through added. “My goal is to go to Mass three as she was driving past the campus his shoes, but the Revelation.” When Downey decided to to four times a week. During the of Baylor University in Waco, she angels take him Although become an American citizen, she seasons of Advent and Lent, I try to saw a banner that read, “Baylor back to the time she is still took advantage of a line on one go five days a week,” Dwyer-Owens University. Encouraging Baylor, of Noah to learn a looking at of the forms she had to fill out told CNS. “It just keeps me grounded Encouraging Faith.” “It’s a sign — a lesson in how to per- scripts, she that allowed her to legally change in doing the right things instead of all sign to me,” Dwyer-Owens said. severe. said plans her first name. the other stuff that creeps into your Even when reading The Catholic When she was call for the A man working at “the govern- life.” Spirit, Austin’s diocesan newspaper, a working mother, minise- ment building in Los Angeles” Dwyer-Owens said the routine she noticed that Pope Benedict XVI Downey said, “I ries’ debut on summoned her to his desk after he of near-daily Mass came early in her “announced that this is going to be was able to sit them Easter in 2013 on the History reviewed the form, she recalled. tenure as CEO after she succeeded the Year of Faith,” she said, adding (the children) down in front of cable channel, with future epi- “He looks at my form. ‘It her father, who founded the company that her supervisor, Wayne, while a DVD because I had to deal sodes on successive Sundays. looks like you’re going to change 30 years ago. The Dwyer Group had she was undercover working for with a plumber or a gardener or “It’s a herculean task, which is your name, is that right?’ ‘Yes.’ bought a company that was bigger Mr. Rooter, would sing a George something. Wouldn’t you rather thrilling — thrilling and terrify- ‘Isn’t there an actress by the same than the original Dwyer business, and Michael oldie: “You gotta have faith, they were sitting down in front ing and humbling, so keep us in name.’ ‘Yes, there is.’ ‘What are with the purchase came a seemingly faith, faith.” of something that feeds not only your prayers,” she said. you, a big fan of hers?’ ‘Well, endless string of things to do. This episode of “Undercover their mind but their heart, and for Downey has a brother, John, actually, I am her.’ “I found I was getting very caught Boss” is scheduled to air Sunday, a loving God?” who is a priest in her native “He just about fell off his up in the activities on the to-do list,” Jan. 22, 8-9 p.m. EST, but it could Currently, there are two DVDs Northern Ireland. “We call him chair.” she said. “I was finding that I was start later if there is an NFL playoff and two companion CDs avail- Father Brother,” she said, add- letting negativity seep into my day. football game overrun.

young reporter of the title (voiced advanced through sympathetic ously made into a successful vast canvas unsuitable viewing by Jamie Bell) finds himself main characters, a screenplay stage play, about an English for kids, mature audience mem- MOVIE drawn into a centuries-old mys- faithful to its classic source mate- farmer’s son (newcomer Jeremy bers will encounter a stirring tery via the purchase of a model rial and envelope-pushing 3-D Irvine) who trains and cares for affirmation of human solidarity CAPSULES ship. His efforts to solve the technology. The generally fam- a thoroughbred horse that his amid the tragedy of the trenches puzzle are aided by a good-heart- ily-friendly result will not only father (Peter Mullan) misguid- — a realization of shared val- ed but excessively tippling sea afford vigilant moms and dads a edly buys just to thwart the local ues brought about, ironically, NEW YORK (CNS) – Following are captain (voice of Andy Serkis) chance to relax, but the oppor- squire (David Thewlis). Despite by the heroism and endurance and opposed by a deliciously tunity to be entertained as well. the animal’s successful adapta- of the nonhuman protagonist. capsule reviews by the Office for wicked Russian villain (voiced Occasional stylized violence. The tion to farm work, and the lad’s Considerable combat and other Film & Broadcasting of the U.S. by Daniel Craig). Director Steven Catholic News Service classifica- emotional bond with him, at the violence, including an execution; Spielberg’s globetrotting quest tion is A-I — general patronage. start of World War I, the til- about a half-dozen uses of crass Conference of Catholic Bishops. spans vibrantly portrayed envi- The Motion Picture Association ler sells him to an army officer language; and a few vague sexual . ronments from Tintin’s native of America rating is PG — paren- (Tom Hiddleston) bound for the references. The Catholic News “The Adventures of Tintin” Belgium to the deserts of North tal guidance suggested. Some Western Front, thus initiating a Service classification is A-III (Paramount/Columbia) Africa. Themes congruent with material may not be suitable for series of adventures and trials — adults. The Motion Picture Visually sumptuous animated Judeo-Christian values, including children. that are, by turns, touching and Association of America rating is adaptation of Belgian cartoon- the vital role of companionship harrowing. While the intensity of PG-13 — parents strongly cau- ist Herge’s famed comic books in overcoming one’s individual “War Horse” (Disney) the drama, the level of violence tioned. Some material may be in which the curiously coiffed weaknesses and the need for for- Epic screen version of Michael and some of the vocabulary used inappropriate for children under titude in the face of difficulty, are Morpurgo’s 1982 novel, previ- make director Steven Spielberg’s 13.

January 15, 2012 TODAY ’ S CATHOLIC 15 REST IN PEACE Angola Huntington Virginia M. hat s appening John Patrick Crimmins, Sister Rita Snyder, Kromkowski, 94, W ’ h ? 90, St. Anthony of OLVM, 89, Victory Noll St. Stanislaus Padua Mishawaka Elvira Nemeth, 95, WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Elkhart Ervin J. Sobecki, 83, Corpus Christi Edith Ann Osowski, 83, St. Joseph announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Eleanor L. Underly, 96, St. Thomas the Apostle Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Notre Dame St. John the Baptist Robert A. Sacro, 84, Charles W. Smith Jr., payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Mary T. Goepfrich, 92, St. Thomas the Apostle 81, Basilica of the Holy Cross our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Sacred Heart Fort Wayne Alice Esther Janowiak, Philip W. Dwire Sr., 85, Sister M. Rosine 89, St. Stanislaus Holy Name Society fish fry proceeds from this event will 24, at 9 a.m. The last sessions are St. Patrick Hammett, 91, Our New Haven — The Holy Name benefit the eighth-grade class trip. April 23 and 24. Contact (574) Lady of Loretto Wabash Robert L. Martony, 77, Society of St. John the Baptist Tailgating begins at 6 p.m. and 273-9722 or lfcoutreach@sbc- Ann Hoefer, 86, St. Henry South Bend Parish will have a fish fry Friday, gameplay at 7 p.m. $10 per per- global.net for information. Books St. Bernard Jan. 13, from 4-7 p.m. Adults son to play with a maximum 12 needed will be discussed at the Sophie Pejza, 78, Steven R. Malicki, 50, $7.50, children 5-12 $4 and chil- players per table. Cash bar, silent first sessions. Holy Family Warsaw St. Vincent de Paul dren under 5 free. auction, door prizes. For informa- Camille Marie Bruno, Edward Smith Jr., 83, tion, contact Christine Zmyslo at Catholic conference announced Betty Jane Beckstedt, 86, Sacred Heart Fish fry in Warsaw St. Augustine (574) 273-2931. Notre Dame — A “Spirit of the 80, Cathedral of Waterloo Warsaw — The Knights of Lord is Upon Me” conference the Immaculate Rosemary D. Miholich, Columbus Council 4511 will Knights plan Sunday breakfast at Queen will be held at McKenna Hall Carl F. Hoffelder, 91, Conception 83, St. Jude have a fish fry on Friday, Jan. 13, of Angels Jan. 21-22. Father Les Valerio St. Michael from 4:30-7 p.m. at the council Fort Wayne — The Knights of and Father Kevin Joyce from Stephen H. Reed, 89, Francisca P. Munoz, 97, hall. Cost is $8.50 for adults and Columbus council 11043 will the Archdiocese in Omaha will Saint Anne Home St. Adalbert $4 for children ages 6-12. be presenters. They will focus have a breakfast on Sunday, Jan. Chapel 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on how the Holy Spirit con- Breakfast benefits drama club in the Msgr. Faber activities cen- tinues to make us into “living South Bend — Knights of ter at Queen of Angels, 1500 W. stones” through our baptismal Holy Cross priests at the Basilica Jan. 20 to Sister Barbara Anne Columbus Council 5570 will State Blvd. Adults $6, children graces. There will be five talks: of the Sacred Heart on Sunday Hallman at (574) 259-5427. have a breakfast for the benefit of 6-12 $3, family (4 or more mem- The Prophet Awakened in Me, morning at 10 a.m. Brochures are the Holy Family School Drama bers) $20. Prophetic Surrender, Prophetic available. Registration deadline Theology on Tap Club Sunday, Jan. 15, from 7:30- Prayer, Prophetic Worship, and is Monday, Jan. 16. For informa- Fort Wayne — The Theology 11 a.m. in the Holy Family Parish New Bible study offered Prophetic Witness. The cost for tion, contact Dave and Jan Torma on Tap series for young adults in Center. Tickets are $5 for adults South Bend — “Pondering the weekend is $100 with lunches at [email protected] or their 20s and 30s, single or mar- and $3 for children ages 6-12. Heaven, the Resurrection, included, college students $50 call (574) 291-3381. ried, will be held at Soups Salad and the Mission the Church: and priests, seminarians and and Spirits, 1915 S. Calhoun St., Trivia night planned Understanding the Mission of the religious are invited at no cost. Day of Reflection Thursday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 p.m. South Bend — Corpus Christi Church from the New Testament Mass will be offered on Saturday Mishawaka — A day of reflec- on the topic “Catholic say YES School will have an adult trivia to Today,” will begin Monday, morning at Dillon Hall. The tion will be held at St. Francis to sex — Theology of the Body” night on Saturday, Jan. 21. All Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. or Tuesday, Jan. priests will concelebrate with the Convent (across from Marian with Cindy Black, director of High School) Wednesday, Jan. Youth, Young Adult and Campus 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 Ministries. This event is hosted by p.m. The theme for the day is the Office of Campus and Young “Meeting Mystery.” Bring a Adult Ministry. Visit www.dioce- Bible. The cost of the day is $20 sefwsb.org or call (260) 422-4611 and includes lunch. Register by for information.

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PHOTOS BY KEVIN HAGGENJOS Young people dressed as the Wise Men process up the aisle of St. Matthew Cathedral on Jan. 8.

for not coming to Church; but he told the people that a beautiful KINGS church, harmonious music and an amazing priest should not be the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 reason for coming to church — it should simply be about coming to worship God the Creator. Gentiles are coheirs … and copart- “I invite everyone here to Pursue what you ners in the promise in Christ Jesus reflect on these words spoken by through the Gospel,’” Bishop pagan astrologers … these are Rhoades said in his homily. words that should be on our lips,” Bishop Rhoades spoke of Bishop Rhoades said. “You come love.Leave the how the Magi were confronted here to worship and give homage by Herod, who wanted to find out to Jesus Christ, don’t come for the the reason for their journey. When beautiful choir, the pretty decora- pain behind. told about their goal to pay hom- tions or great priests.” age to the King, Herod became Bishop Rhoades discussed how inflamed with rage. Blessed John Paul II, not long “Herod’s pride created within before he died, spoke of the secu- Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee causes pain for many active people him contempt for the Lord,” larized culture of today as charac- who don’t consider traditional total joint surgery an option. Saint Joseph Bishop Rhoades said. “He not terized by a forgetfulness of God Regional Medical Center has adopted an alternative: robotic arm-assisted only refused to worship Him; he and a vain pursuit of human self- surgery. This procedure helps restore a more natural movement to your actively sought to destroy Him. sufficiency. Pope Benedict XVI joint and gets you back to what matters fast. Early in the life of Jesus we see has also spoken of this quite often. the great struggle between good It is good to remember the words and evil.” of the Second Vatican Council: Visit Call In the end, “Herod could not “Without God the Creator, the thwart the saving plan of God,” creature would disappear.” Attend a free one-hour to register: Bishop Rhoades said. The congregation was invited information session at 866.757.6248 He discussed the great strides by Bishop Rhoades to cultivate the 9 or 11 a.m.: that the Catholics Come Home attitude of the Magi. They were Jan 19 / Mishawaka Campus Click campaign is making in the dio- wise men because they recognized cese, bringing people back to the their need for God. They had a Jan 25 / Plymouth Campus for more information: Church and God. profound respect for their Creator Complimentary brunch careformyjoints.com Bishop Rhoades said he is and humbly prostrated themselves will be served. overwhelmed with joy when he before Him. We imitate the Magi hears about Catholics returning to by our own fidelity to holy Mass, Mass after many years away from by our daily prayer and by adora- the Church. He pointed out to the tion of the most Holy Eucharist. Mishawaka crowd that people use excuses like “We have come to worship Plymouth they don’t like certain parts of the Him. We don’t come to be enter- South Bend Mass or celebration as their reason tained,” Bishop Rhoades said. sjmed.com