50¢ July 31, 2011 Volume 85, No. 27 Go DIGItAL todayscatholicnews.org todayscatholicnews.org Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend CLiCK On CiRCULaTiOn TODAYODAY’’SS CATHOLICATHOLIC World Youth Day T C Follow diocesan pilgrims www.wydfwsb.blogspot.com Complete enthusiasm encouraged Contraception in health plans? in work of evangelization Cardinal DiNardo criticizes hispanic community gathers for panel’s call diocesan convocation in Warsaw Page 5 to implement pastoral plan

By L a URie K ieF a B e R Arise Women’s WARSAW — Hispanic Catholics from 14 churches Conference were called to participate in a “new evangelization” Sister Sheila Galligan at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and Diocesan Shrine in Warsaw July 23. Over 150 priests and laity to speak on forgiveness from these churches were present at the diocesan convocation and contributed toward a diocesan pas- Page 8 toral plan for Hispanic ministry. “The Catholic Hispanics are not immune to the temptations of the culture of death or materialism and secularism of this culture,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades told the group in Spanish during his homily Friends for Life at Mass. Boot Camp “In this situation, I believe the Lord calls us,” he said. “He calls you to participate, have a strong faith National speaker to dedicate and have a complete enthusiasm in the work of the new evangelization. This begins within motivates participants the Hispanic community, within itself and after you Pages 12-13 extend love to those Hispanics that you know are not coming to church and invite them to come home.” Bishop Rhoades addressed the group in Spanish, Laurie KieF aber which was translated here by Lourdes Silva, assistant director for the diocesan office of Hispanic ministry. enid Roman-DeJesus, diocesan director of hispanic ministry, talks to holy Cross Father peter paccini of St. adalbert Church, South Bend, and members of his parish at a diocesan convo- Back to School hiS paniC , page 20 cation at Our Lady of guadalupe Church in Warsaw Saturday. Vouchers, new principals shape new year SCoutS CeLeBrAte MASS Pages 13-15 World Youth Day pilgrims rev up for travels

By K ay COzaD that rendered Sacred Heart Church without power. Without benefit of air conditioning, lights WARSAW — The excitement was palpable or audio system, the Mass brought the group as pilgrims gathered from across the diocese back to basics. Fortunately the oppressive heat for a special Mass and World Youth Day did not dampen the prayerfulness or joy of informational meeting at Sacred Heart Parish these faithful travelers who chuckled as Bishop in Warsaw on July 22. Rhoades admitted, “This is a good way to start One-hundred-and-twenty youth and a pilgrimage — with a little hardship.” adults will be led by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Miraculously, the power came on part way on a 12-day spiritual pilgrimage through through the bishop’s homily, much to every- DaVe SteVe NS Europe that will culminate in Madrid, Spain, one’s delight. Father Tony Steinacker, parochial vicar for the five-day World Youth Day event Aug. During his homily, Bishop Rhoades spoke 16-21 — the 12th event held since 1986. of the theme of World Youth Day chosen by at St. Charles Borromeo, Fort Wayne, Mass was celebrated by Bishop Rhoades Pope Benedict XVI from Col. 2:7, “Rooted and chaplain for the Diocesan Catholic who was joined at the altar by newly ordained and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith,” Fathers Terrance and Matt Coonan, Father “Think about those words — We’re here Committee on Scouting, proclaims the Drew Curry, Father Paul Bueter and because we’re rooted in Jesus Christ,” Bishop Gospel during a Mass at Boy Scout Camp Franciscan Father David Engo, all of whom Rhoades said. are scheduled to travel to Spain. “We all need to be built up in Jesus Christ. Chief Little Turtle. Local priests volunteer The congregation that gathered had truly All seek to follow, but all can grow in faith and to offer one daily Mass each week for the begun their pilgrimage of prayer. Warsaw had been hit by severe storms earlier in the day W y D , page 10 scouts and adults attending camp. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC July 31, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

Official newspaper of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Honoring the elderly P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades IN TRUTH greets Our Lady of Victory EDITOR: Tim Johnson AND Missionary NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Sisters on CHARITY a visit last Editorial Department year to the BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Huntington PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan motherhouse FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, in July of 2010. Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, am starting to get excited about the Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, upcoming pilgrimage with over 100 Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May youth and young adults of our diocese Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, Ito Lourdes and to World Youth Day in CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner Madrid. We celebrated Mass together this SUMMER INTERN: Carolyn Harless past Friday evening and then enjoyed pizza Tim Johnson together after the Mass. The enthusiasm was palpable as we prepare to join over a mil- Business Department ple. I think particularly of the example of older women likewise to live in a way lion young Catholics from throughout the BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice her witness of suffering that she bore with appropriate to believers ..., they are to world to celebrate our faith with our Holy AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber patient acceptance. I wonder sometimes if I teach what is good and so train the young Father, Pope Benedict XVI, in Madrid. would have become a priest if I had not had women to love their husbands and children BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol While thinking about spending this time [email protected] her example of faith during my childhood. (2:2-5). with our young Catholics, I also thought When I remember with affection my own about the joy I experience with our elderly In our culture, old age is not always grandmother, I also think of all the elderly Advertising Sales people. This week, I am celebrating Mass respected and esteemed as it should be. of our diocese. Some are very healthy and Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) at Saint Anne’s Home in Fort Wayne and There is an attitude among some that values active. Others are struggling with various only youth, physical vigor, usefulness and (260) 456-2824 next week at Provena Sacred Heart Home in illnesses, weaknesses, perhaps loneliness or productivity. Such an attitude is contrary to Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) Avilla. I am constantly inspired by the faith other sufferings. I wish to express my spiri- and example of elderly parishioners I meet the Gospel and the teaching of the Church. (574) 234-0687 tual closeness to all our elderly Catholics. on every parish visit. This past Sunday, at The elderly must never be marginalized Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org You are such an important part of the life Saint Monica’s parish in Mishawaka, one or neglected. The commandment of love and mission of the Church. elderly woman, whom I had not previously includes generous attention to the elderly in Published weekly except the fourth The Sacred Scriptures are full of exam- met, told me that she prays for me every our families and communities. We read the Sunday in June, second and fourth ples of elderly persons who were an impor- Compendium of the Social morning. I can’t tell you how much such following in the weeks in July and August, the first tant part of the history of salvation, begin- Doctrine of the Church: week of September and last week kindness means to me. I think also of the ning with Abraham, our father in faith, and The elderly constitute an important in December by the Diocese of Fort Widows of Prayer in our diocese who pray his wife Sarah. Then there was Moses. How school of life, capable of transmitting values Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun for me, our priests, and for the Church. 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It was the elderly Elizabeth commandment: Honor your father and BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, therefore, had difficulty getting around. She who said to Mary the beautiful words we your mother. Mishawaka, IN 46544 had to use a walker and was pretty much Blessed John Paul II wrote: say so often in the Hail Mary: Blessed are Honouring older people involves a three- home-bound. Her name was Sarah Dakes. you among women and blessed is the fruit fold duty: welcoming them, helping them News deadline is the Monday morning Her husband, my grandfather, was an immi- of your womb! And then there is the great and making good use of their qualities. before publication date. Advertising grant from Greece. He died before I was I deadline is nine days before publica- prayer of Zechariah, the canticle prayed born. see such honor being shown in parishes tion date. every day at Morning Prayer in the Liturgy I will never forget my grandmother’s and families, in institutions and ministries of the Hours, the Benedictus. Also, in deep faith. She prayed the holy rosary throughout our diocese. We must ensure LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- the first pages of the New Testament, we throughout the day. When I was prepar- that such honor is always shown. The comes original, signed letters about read about the elderly priest, Simeon, who ing to become an altar boy, she taught me Roman philosopher Cicero, centuries ago, issues affecting church life. Although welcomed the child Jesus in the Temple the burden of age is lighter for all about the different parts of the Mass. I said that we cannot publish every letter we of Jerusalem and proclaimed the beautiful those who feel respected and loved by the receive, we strive to provide a balanced loved to sit on her lap or at her feet to hear prayer, the Nunc Dimittis, prayed every day young. representation of expressed opinions her stories from the past, her memories, and at Night Prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours. When praising the esteem for the elderly and a variety of reflections on life in her wise counsel. Her presence in our home With Simeon, the widow Anna, 84 years the church. We will choose letters for during those formative years of my life was in Africa, Blessed John Paul spoke of the old, welcomed Jesus at the Presentation in living encyclopedias of wisdom, publication based on reader interest, a great blessing to me and my family. She elderly as the Temple. She was a woman of prayer guardians of an inestimable treasure of timeliness and fairness. Readers may died when I was 12 years old. Grandparents agree or disagree with the letter writers’ who went daily to the Temple to pray. All human and spiritual experiences can be such a great example and can be . How opinions. Letters must not exceed 250 these elderly persons were the ones God such great teachers for the young. As we much all of us can learn from our elderly words. All letters must be signed and chose to have a part in the early life of just celebrated the patron saints of grand- brothers and sisters! Bishop D’Arcy and our include a phone number and address Jesus, examples of faith and piety, devotion parents, Saints Joachim and Anne, the elderly and retired priests are great teachers for verification. We reserve the right to and prayer. Nicodemus is another example. grandparents of Jesus, let us thank the Lord for me and all our younger priests. edit letters for legal and other concerns. Blessed John Paul II wrote: How reassuring for our grandparents, remember them in The Church needs the wisdom, the are all these examples! They remind us that Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, prayer, and make sure that we honor them example, and the prayers of our elderly at every stage of life the Lord can ask each P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN as the Lord commands us. brothers and sisters. We are all enriched by of us to contribute what talents we have. 46856-1169; or e-mail: Grandparents can be great catechists their daily witness to the Gospel. May our [email protected] The service of the Gospel has nothing to do of their grandchildren, helping the parents Lord bless them with His grace and peace! with age! in this holy task. I learned a lot about my To all the elderly members of the Church, ISSN 0891-1533 Saint Paul wrote to Titus: Bid the older Catholic faith from my grandmother. I I say thank you for your fidelity, example, USPS 403630 men be temperate, serious, sensible, sound learned from her words as well as her exam- and prayers! in faith, in love, and in patience. Bid the July 31, 2011 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Retired US-born archbishop who had Public Schedule of served at Vatican dies at age 86 biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS

NOTRE DAME (CNS) — Retired Notre Dame institute for local Archbishop Charles A. Schleck, religious superiors. • Sunday, July 31, 11:30 a.m. — Mass for 100th Anniversary former assistant secretary of the In 1962, then-Father Schleck of Saint Adalbert School, Saint Adalbert Church, South Bend Vatican Congregation for the returned to Washington as a pro- • Tuesday, Aug. 2, 7:30 a.m. — Mass and Keynote Address at Evangelization of Peoples and fessor and dean of studies at the National Marriage Summit, Marquette University, Milwaukee, president of the Supreme Council Holy Cross order’s college, posi- Wisconsin of the Pontifical Missionary tions he held until 1968. • Sunday, Aug. 7, 10:15 a.m. — Mass for 100th Anniversary of Works, died July 12 at age 86. For the next four years, he Most Precious Blood Church, Fort Wayne He died at Holy Cross House, worked as a consultant to vari- • Monday, Aug. 8, 11:30 a.m. — Mass for Catholic School a health care facility for aged ous religious communities in Principals, Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw members of Congregation of Holy California, giving retreats and • Wednesday, Aug. 10 to Monday, Aug. 22 — World Youth Cross on the edge of the campus talks on the renewal of religious Day, Madrid, Spain of the University of Notre Dame, life following the guidelines of which is a Holy Cross institution. the Second Vatican Council. A funeral Mass for Archbishop In 1969-70 and 1972-73, he Schleck was to be celebrated July was named by the Vatican to be Cardinal Rigali retires; 18 at Sacred Heart Basilica at an apostolic visitor, evaluating Notre Dame. Burial was to follow various religious communities. at Holy Cross Cemetery on the In 1974, he joined the staff pope names Archbishop Notre Dame campus. of the Congregation for the Born July 5, 1925, in Provided by CongregaT ion of holy Cross Evangelization of Peoples, which is responsible for the Church’s Chaput to succeed him missionary territories. The U.S. Condolences from the Holy Father Milwaukee, Charles priest first worked with religious Schleck joined the orders that depended upon the B Y PAt RICIA z APOR The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades Holy Cross order congregation, then specialized in Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend in Indiana in 1943. missionary activities in India. WASHINGTON (CNS) — He was ordained a From 1986 until his episcopal The Holy Father has learned with sad- Denver Archbishop Charles J. priest in 1951. appointment by Pope John Paul ness of the death of Archbishop Charles A. Chaput will succeed Cardinal He was an II in 1995, he was undersecre- Schleck, and he asks you kindly to convey Justin Rigali as archbishop of instructor in theol- tary of the congregation, which his condolences to the late Archbishop’s Philadelphia. ogy at Notre Dame also oversees the collection and family and confreres in the Congregation Pope Benedict XVI accepted for the academic disbursement of funds for the of Holy Cross. With deep gratitude for Cardinal Rigali’s resignation and year 1953-54, then Society of the Propagation of Archbishop Schleck’s many years of priestly named the Denver archbishop as a professor of dog- the Faith, the Society of St. Peter and episcopal ministry, his apostolate as an his successor July 19. matic theology and the Apostle, the Holy Childhood educator in the schools of his congregation In introducing Archbishop spirituality at Holy Association and the Missionary and his distinguished service to the Apostolic Chaput in a news conference at the Cross College in Union. See in advancing the work of evangeliza- Archdiocese of Philadelphia offic- Washington from Upon his ordination as arch- tion, His Holiness willingly commends his es, Cardinal Rigali also offered an 1954 to 1961. bishop, he became the assistant soul to the merciful love of God our heav- apology “if I have offended” and For the next two secretary of the congregation, enly Father. To all who mourn Archbishop “for any weaknesses on my part,” years, he was dean and president of the Supreme Schleck in the hope of the resurrection, the but said he saw no particular con- Cns PhoTo/bob roller of studies at Holy Council of the Pontifical Holy Father cordially imparts his Apostolic nection between the timing of the Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Cross College in Missionary Works. Blessing as a pledge of consolation and Vatican accepting his resignation Denver has been named to suc- Rome and a visiting Archbishop Schleck retired strength in our Lord Jesus Christ. and turbulence in the archdiocese ceed Philadelphia Cardinal Justin professor of theol- from active ministry in 2001. He over a February grand jury report ogy at St. Mary’s returned to the United States Rigali, 76, who resigned July 19. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone on how sex abuse cases were College in Notre in 2007, where he took up resi- Archbishop Chaput is pictured Secretary of State handled. Dame, and at the dence at Holy Cross House. In addition to the announce- during a March 1 symposium ment about Philadelphia, the at Georgetown University in pope also accepted the resigna- Washington. tion of Bishop J. Kevin Boland of Savannah, Ga., and appointed Report finds fewer priests celebrating more as his replacement Father Philadelphia news organizations Gregory Hartmayer, a Conventual had been speculating that Cardinal Franciscan priest who currently is Rigali’s resignation was related to Masses at fewer parishes pastor of St. John Vianney Parish public criticism of how the archdio- in Lithia Springs, Ga. cese has handled clergy sex abuse BY NANCY FRAz IER O’BRIEN THE NUMBER OF PARISHES in the U.S. The bishop-designate also was cases, but he had submitted his declined from 19,000 in introduced at news conference resignation when he turned 75 on WASHINGTON (CNS) — More 2000 to 17,800 in 2010. sponsored by the diocese that April 19, 2010, as required under U.S. Catholics are attending morning in Savannah. canon law. parish change by state PA The changes in Philadelphia In the news conference, Masses at fewer parishes staffed  100+ by a rapidly declining corps of  50-99 and Savannah were first Cardinal Rigali explained the time- priests, according to a new report  1-49 announced in Washington by line of his resignation, saying there 0 was “no particular relationship” on “The Changing Face of U.S.  1-10 Msgr. Jean-Francois Lantheaume, Catholic Parishes.”  11-41 charge d’affaires at the apostolic between the pope accepting his Produced by the Center nunciature in Washington, along retirement and events in the arch- for Applied Research in the ALASKA with another diocese’s pastoral diocese, saying it was “very, very Source: Center for Applied transition. providential.” Apostolate for the Emerging Research in the Apostolate HAWAII ©2011 CNS Models of Pastoral Leadership Archbishop Chaput is A native of Los Angeles who project of five national Catholic scheduled to be installed as was ordained for the Los Angeles ministerial organizations, the of Catholic parishes has declined ish grew to 1,168, and the average Philadelphia’s new archbishop Archdiocese in 1961, Cardinal report documents what it calls the by 1,359 since the year 2000 to number of people attending Mass Sept. 8 at the Cathedral Basilica Rigali has headed the Archdiocese “supersizing” of U.S. Catholic par- 17,784 in 2010, representing a 7.1 at Catholic parishes was 1,110 in of Sts. Peter and Paul. Bishop- of Philadelphia since 2003. He pre- ish life. percent decrease. The 2010 num- 2010, up from an average of 966 a designate Hartmayer will be viously served as archbishop of St. “Bigger parishes, more Masses ber is roughly equal to the 17,637 decade earlier. ordained as bishop Oct. 18 in Louis after a long career in various and ministries in languages other U.S. parishes in 1965 and 1,836 Half of U.S. parishes celebrate Savannah’s Cathedral of St. John Vatican posts, most in diplomatic than English are becoming the fewer than the peak number of four or more weekend Masses the Baptist. positions. He was named a cardinal norm,” said a news release on the U.S. parishes in 1990. each week, and nearly one in Both retiring prelates are 76, a in 2003. report released July 18. The average number of regis- year past the age at which they are The cardinal’s successor, CARA found that the number tered households in each U.S. par- REPORt , PAGE 4 required by canon law to submit their resignations to the Vatican. CHAPUt, PAGE 4 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC July 31, 2011

theology from the University of San with allegations of sexual abuse assistance for victims.” various parish positions and admin- Francisco. Among his recent writ- were still in positions where they For his part, Archbishop Chaput istrative jobs in the diocese, he was CHAPUT ings are two books, “Render Unto could contact children. said his transition to leading the named bishop of Savannah in 1995. CONtINUED FROM PAGE 3 Caesar,” about Catholic participation At the grand jury’s recommen- Philadelphia Archdiocese was a His successor, Bishop-designate in the public square, and “Living dation, two priests, a layman and little like joining a family and that Hartmayer is a native of Buffalo, the Catholic Faith: Rediscovering a former archdiocesan priest were it would take some time to become N.Y., who was ordained for the Archbishop Chaput, is a Capuchin the Basics.” He has served on the charged with criminal counts related familiar and adjust to each other. Conventual Franciscans in 1979 Franciscan who was born in U.S. Commission on International to abuse of juveniles. Another priest “I do not know why the Holy after studying at the order’s novi- Concordia, Kan., Sept. 26, 1944. Religious Freedom, a federal advi- was charged with endangering child Father sent me here,” he said. “No tiate in Ellicott City, Md. He holds A member of the Prairie Band sory organization. welfare for his role in assigning the bishop will try harder to help per- a bachelor’s degree in philosophy Potawatomi Tribe, he was the first Among his recent projects and accused priests. sons who have been hurt by the from St. Hyacinth College and Native American to be named an activities were helping found the In response, the Philadelphia sins of the past or work harder to Seminary in Massachusetts and archbishop when he was appointed Catholic Association of Latino Archdiocese among other things has strengthen or encourage our priests three master’s degrees: in divinity to Denver in 1997. He had become Leaders and serving as the apostolic hired a former sex crimes prosecu- and to win the hearts of the people.” from St. Anthony-on-Hudson in the second Native American to be visitor in 2007 for the Vatican’s tor to review personnel files of the He said he needed to read the Rensselaer, N.Y., in pastoral coun- made a bishop when he was named review of former Australian Bishop 37 priests named in the grand jury’s grand jury reports and spend a lot seling from Emmanuel College, to the Diocese of Rapid City, S.D., William Morris. The bishop of report. Cardinal Rigali also placed of time talking to people, including Boston and in education from in 1988. Toowoomba was the subject of 21 priests on administrative leave abuse victims and their families, Boston College. In the Philadelphia news con- lengthy efforts to force his resigna- while allegations against them are before he could talk about how to Since his ordination, Bishop- ference, Archbishop Chaput said tion after a decade of conflict with reviewed. fix the problems of the abuse cases. designate Hartmayer has worked as he has two Indian names, one the Vatican, largely over some pas- In his remarks before introducing “It’s not my problem, it’s our prob- a guidance counselor, teacher and from the Potawatomi meaning “he toral practices and Bishop Morris’s Archbishop Chaput, the cardinal did lem ... give me some time,” he said. principal at schools in Baltimore, who makes the leaves rustle like statements on married priests and not refer directly to the sex abuse sit- In Georgia, retiring Bishop various cities in New York and in the wind” and the other from the women priests. uation, but said “if I have offended Boland is a native of County Cork, Florida. He served as pastor at St. Lakota, meaning “good eagle.” Archbishop Chaput’s appoint- anyone, I am sorry” and apologized Ireland, who studied for the priest- Philip Benizi Parish in Jonesboro, Before becoming a bishop, he ment to Philadelphia comes as “for any weaknesses on my part.” hood in Dublin and came to the Ga., before being named to St. John held several positions in administra- the archdiocese is still reeling Later, in response to questions from United States to be ordained for the Vianney in 2010. tion for the Capuchins. from a scathing grand jury report the press about whether he had any Savannah Diocese in 1959. After Archbishop Chaput holds a released in February. It accused the regrets, he said “we’ve learned so bachelor’s degree in philosophy Philadelphia Archdiocese of failing much we didn’t know before,” and ple of 60 of these parishes, and to from St. Fidelis College in Herman, to stop priests from sexually abusing that “we see now with greater preci- conduct in-person interviews with Pa., a master’s degree in religious children even after a previous report sion” what might have been done REPORT their parishioners. education from Capuchin College had called attention to problems. It differently. He added that the arch- Catholic organizations col- in Washington, and a master’s in said more than three dozen priests diocese is “very, very committed to CONtINUED FROM PAGE 3 laborating in the project are the National Association for Lay Ministry, Conference three (29 percent) has Mass in a for Pastoral Planning and language other than English at Council Development, National They may not be our children. least once a month. But the Masses Association of Church Personnel are being celebrated by a corps of Administrators, National Catholic priests that declined by 11 percent Young Adult Ministry Association But we treat them like they are. in the past decade. and National Federation of Priests’ One-third of all U.S. parishes Councils. have more than 1,201 registered Among other information mpassionate care from our family to yours. households, while the percent- gleaned from the report: age of parishes with 200 or fewer • The total operating rev- households dropped from 24 per- enue in the average U.S. parish Making Daily Deliveries cent in 2000 to 15 percent in 2010. is $695,000, exceeding average Smaller parishes are more likely to The Family Birthplace offers a warm environment with expenses of $626,500 by $68,500. be closed or consolidated, but they But 30 percent of parishes said all the amenities you need to make your childbirth also have higher average Mass experience as comfortable as possible. their expenses exceed their rev- attendance than larger parishes. enue. • Spacious, home-like Labor Suites with sleeper sofas In terms of individual registered • Total average weekly offering • Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit for babies with parishioners, the average for U.S. has grown by more than 14 percent special needs parishes was 3,277, an increase of in U.S. parishes over the past five • Breastfeeding support before and 45 percent over the 2,260 average years, to about $9,200, or $9.57 after baby is born a decade ago, CARA said, adding per registered household. that 40 percent of the growth in • There are approximately Checking Up registered parishioners in U.S. par- 38,000 lay ecclesial ministers The quality pediatricians at Community ishes between 2005 and 2010 was serving in U.S. parishes who are Pediatric Physicians are here for all your among Hispanics. paid for at least 20 hours of work little one’s bumps, bruises, sniffles The report said the current U.S. weekly. It is estimated that the and sneezes. Catholic population is about 77.7 U.S. Church is adding about 790 • Extended office hours until 8 pm on Monday, million, based on Americans’ self- new lay ecclesial ministers to par- Wednesday & Thursday and from identification in national surveys. ish staffs each year. 9 am – Noon on Saturday The Church’s official estimate of • The total number of priests, Catholic population is about 68 men and women religious and Specialty Care million. deacons in the United States was • Pediatric Specialty Clinics, in partnership with The report, funded by the Lilly 117,080 in 2010, a decline of 41 Riley Hospital for Children, provide advanced Endowment, also looked at par- percent from the 197,172 in those resources locally for children who need extra care. ish finances and services offered, categories in 1980. • Pediatric Therapy offers comprehensive staffing, composition of the parish • The total number of people rehabilitation to help children develop. community, the race and ethnicity on U.S. parish staffs — includ- • Pediatric Unit designed to accommodate families, of parishioners and staff members, ing ministry staff and volunteers, with all private rooms, a playroom and sleep rooms and parish consultative bodies. as well as nonministry staff and for parents. The data was drawn from volunteers such as bookkeepers, responses to a survey sent to groundskeepers, cooks, etc. — is Tour the Family Birthplace ...... 574.335.2323 a “partially stratified random estimated to be 168,448. The aver- Community Pediatric Physicians...... 574.335.6242 sample” of 5,549 U.S. par- age parish has 9.5 staff members, Pediatric Specialty Clinics...... 574.335.6240 ishes between March 2010 and with 5.4 individuals in ministry December 2010. CARA received Pediatric Therapy...... 574.335.6212 positions. responses from 846 parishes for a • More than three-quarters (78 response rate of 15.3 percent. percent) of parishioners in U.S. par- The margin of error for the sur- ishes are non-Hispanic white and 13 vey was plus or minus 3.3 percent- percent are Hispanic. Four percent age points. are black, African-American or 5215 Holy Cross Parkway 574.335.5000 facebook.com/sjrmc In the second and third phase of African; 3 percent Asian, Hawaiian Mishawaka, IN, 46545 sjmed.com twitter.com/saintjoemed the Emerging Models of Pastoral or other Pacific Islander; and 1 10 0045 SJRMC 03/2010 Leadership project, CARA plans to percent are American Indian or survey parish leaders in a subsam- Alaskan Native.

July 31, 2011 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Cardinal criticizes panel’s call for contraceptives in all health plans

BY NANCY FRAz IER O’BRIEN tion and counseling.” The report defined preven- ing some of the very conditions If HHS Secretary Kathleen tive health services as “mea- that the ‘preventive services’ Sebelius accepts that recom- sures — including medications, listed in the interim final rules WASHINGTON (CNS) — A mendation, “these controversial procedures, device, tests and are designed to prevent, such as U.S. cardinal expressed strong practices will be mandated for counseling — shown to improve stroke, heart attacks and blood opposition July 19 to a recom- all insurance plans — public well-being and/or decrease the clots ..., so a policy mandating mendation that all health plans and private — without co- likelihood or delay the onset of contraceptive services as ‘pre- be required to cover any contra- pay from anyone receiving a targeted disease or condition.” ventive services’ would be in ceptives approved by the Food them,” said Cardinal DiNardo, But, Cardinal DiNardo said, contradiction with itself,” she and Drug Administration with- who chairs the U.S. bish- “pregnancy is not a disease, and added. out a patient co-payment under ops’ Committee on Pro-Life fertility is not a pathological Only one member dissented the new health reform law. Activities. condition to be suppressed by from the panel’s recommenda- Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo “Without sufficient legal pro- any means technically possible.” tions but his objections had of Galveston-Houston said tection for rights of conscience, Sebelius is expected to act on nothing to do with the proposed the recommendation from an such a mandate would force all the institute’s recommendations contraceptive coverage. Institute of Medicine panel men, women and children to by Aug. 1. Anthony Lo Sasso, a profes- showed that “there is an ideol- carry health coverage that vio- CARDINAL DANIEL N. DINARDO The department’s interim sor and senior research scien- ogy at work ... that goes beyond lates the deeply held moral and final rules for women’s pre- tist in the Division of Health any objective assessment of the religious convictions of many,” ventive services include such Policy and Administration at the health needs of women and chil- he added. “Clinical Preventive Services medical services as blood pres- University of Illinois at Chicago dren.” At a news briefing July for Women: Closing the Gaps,” sure and cholesterol screening; School of Public Health and the The institute’s Committee 19, panel member Alina the panel said “systematic evi- diabetes screening for hyper- Institute of Government and on Preventive Services for Salganicoff, vice president and dence reviews and other peer- tensive patients; various cancer Public Affairs at the University Women made public July 19 director of women’s health reviewed studies ... indicate that and sexually transmitted disease of Illinois, said he felt the com- its list of recommendations policy at the Henry J. Kaiser contraception and contracep- screenings; routine immuniza- mittee had an “unacceptably to the Department of Health Family Foundation, said the tive counseling are effective at tions; and counseling related to short time frame” in which to and Human Services, which is recommended contraceptives reducing unintended pregnan- aspirin use, tobacco cessation work and as a result “the recom- charged with deciding which would include the “emergency cies.” and obesity. mendations were made without health services will be mandated contraception” drugs ella and In addition, it said, “current Those services “pose little high-quality, systematic evi- under the Patient Protection and Plan B, but not the abortion pill federal reimbursement policies or no medical risk themselves, dence of the preventive nature Affordable Care Act. RU-486. provide coverage for contracep- and they help prevent or of the services considered.” In addition to recommend- The cardinal said the panel’s tion and contraceptive counsel- ameliorate identifiable condi- Lo Sasso said he “advocates ing screenings for gestational recommendation pointed up ing and most private insurers tions that would pose known that no additional preventive diabetes and HIV, breast- the importance of congressio- also cover contraception in their risks to life and health in the services beyond those explic- feeding support and supplies nal passage of the Respect for health plans.” The panel also future,” Deirdre McQuade, itly stated in the Affordable and counseling for domestic Rights of Conscience Act, H.R. cited the recommendations of assistant director for policy and Care Act be recommended for violence, the 16-member panel 1179, which would allow health “numerous health professional communications at the bish- consideration by the (HHS) said all women of reproductive insurance plans to exclude pro- associations” and said “a reduc- ops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life secretary for first dollar cover- age should have access to “the cedures that violate the moral tion in unintended pregnan- Activities, told the panel in age until such time as the evi- full range of Food and Drug or religious convictions of those cies” is among the goals of the November. dence can be objectively and Administration-approved con- providing or purchasing the government’s Healthy People But the use of prescription systematically evaluated and an traceptive methods, sterilization plan. 2010 and Healthy People 2020 contraceptives “actually increas- appropriate framework can be procedures and patient educa- In its 260-page report, titled programs. es a woman’s risk of develop- developed.”

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Act, allowing legally married same- SURVIVORS MOURN FOLLOWING MEMORIAL SERVICE sex couples to take advantage of the Pope emphasizes same benefits married heterosexual FOR ATTACK VICTIMS IN NORWAY couples receive under federal law. importance of rightly Called the Respect for Marriage Act, formed conscience the legislation would end what its supporters consider illegal discrimi- CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy nation against legally married same- (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI said sex couples. However, advocates for the proper formation of conscience traditional marriage said the identi- requires the ability to listen to “the cal bills, H.R. 1116 in the House and voice of truth,” which is particularly S. 598 in the Senate, would open important for people in positions of the door to redefining marriage and governing. The pope, meeting with would eventually force states where pilgrims at his summer residence same-sex marriage is illegal to rec- outside Rome July 24, spoke about ognize such unions. The Defense of the biblical figure of King Solomon, Marriage Act, known as DOMA, who prayed to God at the beginning says the federal government defines of his reign for “an understanding marriage as a union between one heart.” The king’s prayer was moti- man and one woman and gives states vated by the responsibility of guiding the authority to reject same-sex mar- a nation, but is valid for everyone, riages that may have been legally the pope said. Essentially, Solomon recognized in other states. Same-sex was praying for “a conscience that marriage is legal in Connecticut, knows how to listen, that is sensi- Iowa, Massachusetts, New tive to the voice of truth and for this Hampshire, New York, Vermont reason is capable of discerning good and the District of Columbia. The from evil,” he said. Formation of a Obama administration announced moral conscience requires this open- July 19 that it supported the legisla- ness to the truth and the willingness tion. In February, the White House to conform one’s action to the truth, instructed the Department of Justice he said. “The people called to the task to stop defending the law passed by of governing naturally have an addi- Congress and signed into law in 1996 tional responsibility and therefore by President Bill Clinton. The Senate CNS photo/Cathal MC NaughtoN, ReuteRS — as Solomon teaches — have even Judiciary Committee held a hearing more need of God’s help. But each on the legislation July 20. No hearing Survivors of a shooting rampage on Utoya Island break out in tears following a memorial person has a part to play, in various has been scheduled on the House service at the Oslo cathedral in Norway, July 24. A right-wing zealot who admitted to the concrete situations,” he said. version, which was assigned to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. bombing and a gun rampage that killed 93 people in the country on July 23 claims he ‘Those sent’ must be acted alone. Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to hatred and ideologies that promote faithful to sender, new Nuncio on ‘assisted evil. “We are all deeply saddened by the serious terrorist acts,” the pope said after pray- ventilation’ following ing the Angelus with pilgrims at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, July 24. Joliet bishop says complications JOLIET, Ill. (CNS) — The role of bishops as “those who are sent” from surgery weekly Mass attendance among U.S. today is sometimes marred by the state’s termination of its contracts requires humility, steadfastness and WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics and their generosity toward erroneous belief that research is not with Catholic agencies providing courage, Bishop R. Daniel Conlon Archbishop Pietro Sambi, papal nun- others. As a papal diplomat, “I travel a bound by moral norms rooted in foster care and adoption services said as he was installed to head the cio to the United States, has been lot throughout the world,” he said. “It faith and reason, as reflected in the risks causing “irreparable injury” to Diocese of Joliet. “The one sent must placed on “assisted ventilation” since is difficult to find a part of the world teaching of the Church,” said Bishop the nearly 2,000 children involved. remain faithful to the sender, no experiencing complications from where the charity of U.S. Catholics Blair. He acknowledged Komen does Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria, matter what,” the former bishop of “delicate lung surgery” performed did not reach the poor or sick people.” not currently fund research using Ill., said he was encouraged by Steubenville, Ohio, said at his July two weeks earlier, according to the embryonic stem cells, but said its Sangamon County Circuit Judge 14 installation Mass at the Cathedral apostolic nunciature in Washington. Toledo bishop asks “policy does not exclude that pos- John Schmidt’s “recognition today of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet. The ventilation is necessary “to sibility.” A 2007 document from of the grave harm that would result if “How much easier it is to formulate attempt recovery of his lung func- Catholic groups to suspend Susan G. Komen for the Cure said: Catholic Charities was forced out of one’s own beliefs or to borrow them tion,” the nunciature said in an support for Komen fund “Embryonic stem cells are currently its long-standing mission of serving from the popular culture,” he said. announcement released the evening considered to have the most poten- children in foster care and adop- “Without the sense of being sent, of July 22. “The apostolic nuncia- tial for use in the regeneration of tion.” Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki there is no oneness at all. We are just WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop diseased or injured tissues,” and can of Springfield said he was grate- individuals thinking and doing our ture and the nuncio’s family kindly Leonard P. Blair of Toledo, Ohio, has ask that bishops, priests, religious also provide “a better understanding ful “for the sake of the children in own thing — and presuming God told Catholic institutions and schools of cancer development.” However, our Catholic Charities foster care agrees with us.” Bishop Conlon, 62, and lay faithful offer sacrifices and in the Diocese of Toledo to suspend prayers for the health of the apostolic Andrea Rader, a spokeswoman for program” that the services will be was named the fifth bishop of Joliet fundraising efforts for the Susan G. Komen at its Dallas headquarters, allowed to continue. Schmidt issued May 17. He succeeds Archbishop nuncio,” it said. As of midday July Komen for the Cure, a foundation 25, no update on his condition was told Catholic News Service July 12, a temporary injunction allowing J. Peter Sartain, who headed the that supports breast cancer research, that she wanted to make it “very clear Catholic Charities agencies in the Joliet Diocese for four years before released. A veteran Vatican diplomat, and instead direct such donations to Archbishop Sambi, 73, was named that we do not fund embryonic stem- dioceses of Peoria, Springfield, Joliet his appointment as archbishop a local group of Catholic-run cancer cell research,” but she acknowledged and Belleville to continue providing of Seattle in September 2010. On papal nuncio to the United States centers. In a July 5 letter to Catholics, by Pope Benedict XVI in December Komen doesn’t “want to preclude state-funded foster care and adop- the national level, Bishop Conlon Bishop Blair cited Komen’s con- that possibility.” tion services, despite July 8 letters to is chairman-elect of the U.S. bish- 2005. At the time of his appointment, tributions to Planned Parenthood he was the Vatican’s representative to each agency from Erwin McEwen, ops’ Committee on the Protection and noted the foundation does not director of the Illinois Department of of Children and Young People and Israel and Palestine, where he helped exclude the possibility of funding Bishops praise injunction arrange Pope John Paul II’s historic Children and Family Services, effec- has served on the Administrative research that uses embryonic stem tively canceling those contracts as of Committee and Subcommittee on pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2000. cells as reasons Catholic entities continuing Catholic After he arrived in the United States June 30. McEwen said the contracts Marriage and Family. He had head- should not support the nonprofit foster care in Illinois would not be renewed because each ed the Steubenville Diocese since Feb. 24, 2006, he said in an inter- organization. “While we want to do view with CNS in Washington that agency “has made it clear that it does 2002. In his homily, Bishop Conlon everything possible to support the WASHINGTON (CNS) — Two not intend to comply with the Illinois attempted to answer some “tough that he was impressed by the vital- search for a cure (for cancer), sadly Catholic bishops praised an Illinois ity of U.S. Catholicism, the level of Religious Freedom Protection and questions,” such as, “How did you the landscape of medical research judge’s ruling late July 12 that the Civil Union Act.” The law, which become a bishop?” july 31, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7 St. Anthony celebrates Collins named Bishop first year in new church Dwenger communications ANGOLA — To celebrate the coordinator first year in their new church, round the iocese FORT WAYNE the members of St. Anthony of A d Padua Catholic Church, 700 W. — Bishop Maumee St., Angola, are spon- Dwenger soring a live concert of Christian announced music by Michael Russell O’Brien Danielle Collins on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. in Order Of Malta recreates annual lOurdes as their new com- the church. munications coor- Michael O’Brien began his career pilgriMage at university Of nOtre daMe dinator. Collins is a recent graduate DANielle as a rock ‘n’ roll recording artist in ColliNS the 1990s and soon after was head- of the University lining at Disney World. of Saint Francis, where she earned a bachelor’s degree As a non-practicing Catholic, in communication arts and graphic an unexpected pilgrimage to design. She also minored in theology. Medjugorje changed his direction. Before attending USF, Collins Since that pilgrimage, O’Brien has graduated from Montini Catholic been recording and performing High School located in the suburbs Christian music before live audi- of Chicago, where her family still ences across North America. resides. O’Brien has appeared from major During her time at USF, Collins city arenas to small town church- was actively involved both on cam- es, including a performance at the pus and in the Fort Wayne commu- University of Notre Dame that ended nity. On campus she was a peer min- in a long-lasting standing ovation. ister, involved with student govern- St. Anthony parishioner Darlene ment and on the committee for the Schimmoller was present at the per- university’s new Center for Service formance and says, “I was so moved Engagement. by Michael’s performance at Notre In the larger Fort Wayne com- Dame, I just knew we had to bring munity, she participated in many him here.” service projects and was a member O’Brien’s concerts are fam- of Fort Wayne AdFed (Advertising ily events, and children are admitted Federation). Collins was also the free when accompanied by an adult. 2010 recipient of the Father Tom In addition to the music, the perfor- O’Connor Light of Christ award, mance includes O’Brien’s personal honored by St. Mary Parish. testimony and audience participa- Provided by Chris Godfrey tion. The Order of Malta recreated its annual pilgrimage to Lourdes at the Grotto of the Tickets for the event are available USF providing healthcare by contacting Darlene Schimmoller University of Notre Dame. Participants were able to wash in water that had been brought services for homeless at (260) 833-3115, Marilyn Karpinski from Lourdes for this purpose. The event will be held again next year on June 24. at (260) 833-2382, or the parish FORT WAYNE — The University office at (260) 665-2259. Tickets of Saint Francis will partner with Fort Wayne Rescue Mission are sold in a combo pack, which students receive ongoing support the camp, students had the oppor- 1900 W. Park Dr. in Huntington. Ministries to provide nursing includes a CD and two tickets to from AFS staff and experienced, tunity to put their nursing skills into For more information about the services for residents of Charis the performance, for $20. Proceeds local volunteers. practice at the Plymouth campus program contact the center at (260) House, a FWRMM housing facil- from the event go to the St. Anthony For more information call (800) of Saint Joseph Regional Medical 356-0628, ext. 174, or visit www. ity for the city’s homeless women Building Fund. 876-2377 or visit www.afsusa.org. Center under the watchful eye of olvm.org/vncenter.html. and children. Become a global family nurse educator Bridget Dudash. The new program will focus on Ancilla College and Saint Summer mini-retreat basic nursing services and providing with AFS-USA Joseph Regional Medical Victory Noll Center for young adults offered in-house medical services to resi- dents, while diagnosing and refer- FORT WAYNE — Each year, program explores Center co-host nursing NOTRE DAME — A summer mini- ring acute medical problems to other AFS Intercultural Programs/USA, transitions in life retreat for young adults in their 20s medical service providers. a leading international high school camp and 30s, single or married, will be The service evolved after Charis student exchange for over 60 years, HUNTINGTON — For people who offered Sunday, Aug. 7, from 1-7 House opened last year, when welcomes 2,500 high school stu- DONALDSON — Ancilla College are in the middle of a transition or p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish Center, a group of volunteers led by Dr. dents from more than 90 countries and Saint Joseph Regional Medical who are facing major changes in Notre Dame. James Arata began to explore ways into communities like Fort Wayne. Center recently co-hosted the annual life, Victory Noll Center will host Summer Nursing Camp, a program Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bishop in which the primary health care These students are eager to attend a “Transitions and Discerning a New emeritus, will be the presenter of of residents could be improved. local high school, live with a host for high school students interested Direction” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on in nursing as a career choice. The the retreat and speak on the theme, A volunteer team, including USF family and discover what America Saturday, Aug. 27. “Prayer: Hearing the Whisper of School of Health Sciences faculty, program, which ran from June Time will be spent exploring is all about. God in Daily Life.” was assembled to identify needs that AFS-USA is always looking for 21-24, was held on the campuses what it means to listen to life and Bishop D’Arcy’s presentation will could be filled in cooperation with supportive host families. By hosting of both Ancilla College and Saint understanding the landscape of cover the topics why should we pray, the healthcare community. an AFS exchange student, families Joseph Regional Medical Center in discernment and decision-making, why don’t we pray, what are the “We didn’t want to duplicate will help build bridges of intercul- Plymouth. with several takeaway tools for par- obstacles within ourselves and within services, but rather, establish a vol- tural understanding at home and Sponsored by Indiana Workforce ticipants. The day could be help- our culture that make it difficult for unteer/mission-based approach to abroad, while connecting with an Development and Nursing 2000 ful for college students, men and us to kneel in prayer and adoration health care that would create real outstanding young person. North, Summer Nursing Camp women in a mid-life transition, before God, and most important, meaning for each of our partici- “Hosting Martin was a life chang- allows students to learn skills appli- those facing serious decisions or for how do we pray? pants,” explained Arata. ing event for our family,” said host cable in the nursing environment those in transition into retirement. The event includes Sunday Mass The medical service has enrolled mother Dawn Fuchs. “His incentive and also learn more about the pro- The facilitator will be Sister Mary fession as a whole. and dinner. six volunteer physicians and 11 to also ‘share’ what he has learned Jo Nelson of Our Lady of Victory Advance registration is request- nurse practitioners. Hours of opera- with his own country and commu- “We were excited to have once Missionary Sisters. Sister has accom- ed, but not required. A donation of tion will be Mondays from 1-4 p.m., nity also had a transforming effect again hosted the Summer Nursing panied women in vocation discern- $5-$10 is suggested. Limited child- Wednesdays from 2-5 p.m. and on us, his American family. We also Camp for high school students inter- ment, served on the leadership team care is available with prior arrange- Fridays by appointment. have been given ‘new eyes to see’ the ested in nursing as a career,” said for her community and is currently ment. FWRMM will conduct a ribbon world. The gratitude (and love) goes Ann Fitzgerald, director of Nursing serving as a consultant and facilita- To register, contact Sean Allen cutting ceremony at Charis House both ways.” at Ancilla College. tor for religious communities and at [email protected] or (858) on Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. to officially open Host families provide a bed and Current Ancilla College LPN to leadership teams throughout the 354-9006. Additional information is the new ministry. Charis House is meals, share their daily lives with RN bridge students were on hand United States. available at the website, www.dioce- located at 301 W. Superior St. students and help guide and support to teach campers in attendance how The program’s cost is $35. sefwsb.org/CYAM To become involved in this new students as they would their own to check for vital signs and blood Registration is required by Aug. 8. ministry, contact Lynne Isenbarger children. Families and their hosted pressure during the first two days of Victory Noll Center is located at camp. During the final two days of at (260) 426-7357, ext. 18. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC july 31, 2011 Third annual Arise Women’s Conference offers hope for peace

By kA y C ozAD Catholic military family, the ness. who she says will give a perfect sister has traveled extensively Secular forgiveness focuses witness to her own teaching on and lived in exotic countries all only on letting go — “It’s all forgiveness, and is grateful for over the world. ‘I’,” says the sister. The goal of the forum in which so many Sister Sheila Galligan She has a doctorate in theol- Christian forgiveness, she adds, women may gather. shares tools for ogy from the University of St. is always to be prepared to “There is a need to gather as Thomas in Rome and her pas- decide to offer the gift of for- community. God’s grace always forgiveness sion lies in education. She has giveness, with the help of grace. is at work,” she says. taught at the elementary, high “We forgive when we are With enthusiasm, she hopes FORT WAYNE — Women of school and college level for called for the good of the other. the women in attendance will the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South many years. We have compassion for the receive new insights, and inspi- Bend will have the opportunity This well versed, exuber- other’s sin. If they don’t accept ration so they can identify with ant sister has a heart, not only the gift of forgiveness, in the Jesus Christ and live out the to delve deeply into the com- Provided by sister GalliGan plex topic of forgiveness at the for education, but also for the end, I am relieved of the inner message of forgiveness. Sister John Sheila Galligan, a sister third annual Arise Women’s truth of the Catholic faith and toxin — I am free,” Sister “I encourage people to come. Conference on Sept. 24 from of the Servants of the immaculate life, especially of the young. Galligan says. We live in a world where for- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Allen Heart of Mary who currently “I love our young people,” Steps of the process will be giveness is needed. No matter County War Memorial Coliseum- serves as professor in the depart- she says. “When truth is pre- defined as Sister Galligan offers who you are, this is a practical Expo II, in Fort Wayne. Bishop ment of theology at immaculata sented with clarity and with a the tools of Christian forgive- and applicable conference. It’s Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate a University in Pennsylvania, will be smile ... I find a great receptiv- ness to the women in atten- not just for you — but for those special Mass at 9:30 a.m. with the one of the speakers on the topic of ity.” dance, including a “Blessing in the world,” she urges. conference attendees. forgiveness at the Arise Women’s Sister Galligan’s interest in Prayer” used to bless the Registration begins Aug. 1 The conference titled “Offer forgiveness stems from a chal- enemy, says Sister Galligan. and runs through Sept. 16. The Conference to be held Sept. 24 lenge her own students charged “I ask God to bless my cost, which includes lunch, is Forgiveness and Receive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Allen Peace,” will springboard from her with some time ago. enemy. I don’t ask Him to $35 per person. The parking County War Memorial Coliseum, in last year’s theme, which focused Forgiveness became the subject change them,” she says. fee is $4. For more informa- on the dignity, strength and Fort Wayne. Registration begins of interest one class period and The women will learn the tion contact Mary at (260) hope of women, says Natalie Aug. 1 and runs through Sept. 16. her students asked for an entire meaning of each petition within 399-1447 or visit www.dioce- Kohrman, director of the Office course on the topic. the prayer and come to know sefwsb.org/arise. The confer- of Spiritual Development and better, but it doesn’t. ... It takes Sister Galligan readily the change in their own think- ence is sponsored by the Office Evangelization. courage and strength to forgive, accepted the challenge and ing about forgiveness. of Spiritual Development and “We are building on last and as women — as mothers, designed a course that contin- Sister Galligan is especially Evangelization and cospon- year’s theme by highlighting wives, daughters, coworkers — ues to transform lives at the excited to be juxtaposed with sored by Redeemer Radio AM how women — made in the we need to model that for the university. The development her friend Immaculee Ilibagiza, 1450. image and likeness of God — culture,” Kohrman adds. of the class and its subsequent are called to forgive as our Immaculee Ilibagiza, sur- success led the sister to speak heavenly Father forgives,” vivor of the 1994 Rwandan on forgiveness using the tools Kohrman says. genocide and author of “Left she researched for her students. cOnventual franciscan friars She is pleased with the to Tell,” will also speak at the Sister Galligan hopes to edu- speaker lineup and says, “Sister conference. cate the women of the diocese in Mishawaka Make vOws John Sheila Galligan teaches Sister Galligan is a sis- on the distinction between a university course on for- ter of the Servants of the secular and Christian forgive- giveness. Her course title is Immaculate Heart of Mary and ness, offering what she has ‘Forgiveness: the Best Revenge.’ currently serves as professor discovered in the psychological “The title speaks to many in the department of theol- realm as well as the faith realm. because we incorrectly assume ogy at Immaculata University Both realms converge to “move that revenge will make us feel in Pennsylvania. Born into a through the process” of forgive-

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july 31, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Campus minister’s song to be performed at national youth conference Fort Wayne musician the Baptist Parish in Fort Wayne added with enthusiasm. someday be included in a hymnal and Sean Clive, was produced and Cardilino gave a preview of for church services. Smith and collaborates on song submitted in two versions — as an his work with a live performance Cardilino’s “Discover the Way” has upbeat rock anthem and as a more in December at the National been published already by ‘Spirit By eM ily lAHR reflective prayer that could be used Conference on Catholic Youth and Song,’ the contemporary music for the Masses. Ministry in New Orleans. He said division of OCP, a Portland, Ore.- “The students love singing, clap- in an interview with Catholic News based nonprofit publisher of liturgi- WASHINGTON (CNS) — A ping, shouting and swaying their Service on Feb. 3 the house bands cal music and worship resources. He University of Dayton campus hands to an up-tempo theme song, that played the song were phenome- also has produced four CDs that are minister hopes his original but a more meditative approach nal and he received a great response. available for purchase at www.nick- song, “Called to Glory,” will works during prayer,” said Cardilino “It’s amazing that God would cardilino.com or through iTunes. help recruit youths to follow the in a statement released by the use someone like me to help these The “Called to Grace” pro- Gospel call of love and service at University of Dayton shortly after kids have a real spiritual experience motional DVD for the National the 2011 National Catholic Youth the song was chosen last October. through song,” said Cardilino. Catholic Youth Conference is now Conference. Originally, Smith came up with He plans to attend the 2011 con- available and can be heard in both The song by Nick Cardilino, the idea for “Discover the Way,” ference but instead of performing on of Cardilino’s versions at www.wix. who has been campus minister and and decided to use the strategy again Provided by david smith stage, as he did in 2007, he will be com/koolkikiland/ncycthemesong. director of the Ohio Catholic univer- this year. in the congregation with the youths The biennial National Catholic sity’s Center for Social Concern for David Smith of St. John the Smith, who worked with Baptist Parish, Fort Wayne, collab- while high school students perform Youth Conference is sponsored by 20 years, will be the anthem for the Cardilino on the winning theme his song to kick off the gathering. the National Federation for Catholic Nov. 17-19 event in Indianapolis. orated with the writing of “Called song for the 2007 conference, want- to Glory,” which was selected This year no professional bands will Youth Ministry, a nonprofit orga- It’s the second winning song he ed to try again for the 2011 song be playing so the focal point will nization that describes itself as an has penned for the national gather- competition because, “it was so as the anthem for the National remain on the students. advocate for the needs of young ing. Cardilino’s song “Discover much fun the first time. The whole Catholic youth Conference to be When asked if he had any plans people and promotes the role of the the Way” was played for the 2007 experience of a whole stadium of held in indianapolis this year Nov. to compete for a third anthem, he Church and the Gospel in their lives. conference. people singing your song!” 17-19. information about the con- replied, “We don’t have any plans, “When I write a song, I want two Smith, who recently spoke with ference is available at http://ncyc. so we will see how the spirit moves things to happen,” he said. “First, Today’s Catholic, wrote the music nfcym.org/. Smith is shown in his us.” to deepen people’s relationship for this year’s theme and collabo- Fort Wayne recording studio where Cardilino hopes “Called to with God, and this (new) song in rated with Cardilino on the lyrics. “Called to Glory” was recorded. Glory” will be published and Kay Cozad contributed to this story. particular helps people to grow to The song was recorded and understand what God is expecting produced in Smith’s own recording of them. The second is I hope my studio, Icon Studio Productions in song encourages people to think of Fort Wayne. 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World youth Day 2011 Pilgrimage itinerary:

Wednesday, Aug. 10: Depart for flight to Paris Thursday, Aug. 11: Arrive Paris, transfer for flight to Toulouse, drive to lourdes Friday, Aug. 12 and Saturday, Aug. 13: Retreat at lourdes Sunday, Aug. 14: Travel to Burgos with a stop in loyola Monday, Aug. 15: Depart for Madrid, arriving early afternoon Tuesday, Aug. 16 to Friday, Aug. 19: Participate in World youth Day activities Saturday, Aug. 20: Walk to and overnight stay at vigil site Sunday, Aug. 21: Papal Mass Monday, Aug. 22: Transfer to airport for return flight

Follow World youth Day travels on the official diocesan blog at www.wydfwsb.blogspot.com.

group visited with resounding joy Though University- Wayne, is a business man in the as Bishop Rhoades made his way she admits Purdue city. Like many of the pilgrims inter- WYD around the room meeting the fami- to having University viewed, he holds no expectation for lies and youth of the diocese. no expec- at Fort the pilgrimage and said, “I felt like CoNTiNUeD FRoM PAGe 1 The meeting officially began with tations, Wayne in this was a good spiritual journey for a rousing rendition of an original Swick said, the fall, said me to understand faith a little better diocesan WYD song written by “I’ve never she’s not and share it with people.” be firm. That’s why we’re going,” Father Drew Curry, pastoral vicar been out of sure what Best friends, Rose Becker of St. Bishop Rhoades said, adding that of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, the coun- to expect, Jude Parish in Fort Wayne, and he hoped that the pilgrims would and Deacon Jacob Meyer, and per- try. It’ll be but she Morgan Merser of St. Elizabeth all be changed when they returned formed by members of the youth intense to “hopes to Ann Seton Parish in Fort Wayne, from their spiritual journey. group there. be with come back will both be seniors at Bishop Luers “You’re going to experience the Following logistic details of the so many changed.” High School in the fall. The friends Church like you never have,” he trip provided by Cindy Black, direc- Catholics “It’s an became interested in the trip to A small group of pilgrims shared a prayer to said. tor of the Office of Youth Ministry from all incredible World Youth Day when Bishop Bishop Rhoades informed the and assistant director, Megan over who conclude their meeting. opportunity Rhoades spoke of it at their school. rapt pilgrims of the historic loca- Oberhausen, adult leaders were share the to go out of After some internet investigation tions they would be visiting on this recognized and paired with young same beliefs.” the country with a huge gathering of they decided to make the pilgrimage trip abroad and spoke briefly of the pilgrims who would travel together Franky Navarro and brother Catholics,” she said. together. many saints that enrich the ancient as groups. The small groups then Jesse both students at Northrop Stein’s friend, Peter McGovern, They said, “We’re open minded history of Europe, including St. assembled separately to get to know High School in Fort Wayne are on also a student at Indiana University- about it and excited about the Bernadette of Lourdes, France, St. each other and discuss their prepara- their way to Madrid with Lourdes visit. ... We can’t Ignatius of Loyola, John of the Cross tion plans. the blessing of their mother grasp meeting people from and St. Therese of Avilla. Caitlin Worm of St. Pius X Blanca, who attended World all over the world!” Turning to the Gospel, Bishop in Granger is a student at the Youth Day in Toronto in Bishop Rhoades noted Rhoades identified Mary Magdelene University of 2002. that there is “joy in these as one of the closest disciples to Chicago. She is a “It was an amaz- young people and an Jesus, who chose her to be the first to 2009 convert to ing experience that excitement.” see Him in His glorified body after the Catholic faith I wish everyone He added, “ They’re His resurrection. “Then, she went and feels that could have,” Blanca open and excited about to tell the Apostles. ... Isn’t that our attending World said of her experi- their faith. ... I can tell it’s vocation? To have a close relation- Youth day will ence. “I was blessed going to be a incredible pil- ship with Jesus and bring His mes- rejuvenate her and I want them grimage.” sage of love to others?” the Bishop developing faith. (her sons) to be Cindy Black summed challenged. “I love the blessed. Money was it up for all when she said, He reminded the congregation universality of an issue at first but PeTeR MCGoVeRN AND kATie STeiN “Everyone that is going that it takes courage to share their the Church,” she they worked really has been called. ... God has faith witness. said. “It’s great hard.” called them and has some- “I can’t think of better evangelists to have the same Friends, family and Purdue University at Fort Wayne, thing in store for them.” than young people like you,” he said. Mass all over the CAiTliN WoRM community members have was a toddler when his parents took The bishop offered a special world. There will donated to their diligent him to World Youth Day in Denver blessing on a collection of pilgrim be people there fundraising efforts of car in 1993. He’s excited to experi- shells, a tradition of pilgrimage, that from every coun- wash and chocolate sales. ence this pilgrimage as a young will be distributed to the travelers at try. Amazing!” Franky said of his vision of the adult and said, “It’ll be amazing the beginning of their journey. “The chance to see the Holy trip, “It’ll be a cool experience so you to see that faith is not just in your “Bring all to greater holiness,” Father is an amazing opportunity,” can grow your faith and know your city ... but universal ... and learn he prayed, as he sprinkled the shells Worm added. “... I want to embrace religion.” from it, and see the pope.” with holy water. the brotherhood of all my Catholic His brother Jesse added, “It’ll be McGovern, who attends St. The Mass was followed by a light brothers and sisters from around the cool to have Mass with the pope and Patrick Parish in Arcola, hopes supper in the school gymnasium world.” meeting people with the same faith to “grow closer in his faith and where the staff of the diocesan Lucy Swick of St. Mary Parish in from all over the world.” make a lifetime memory” in offices of Campus and Young Adult Bristol will be a freshman at Butler The Navarros attend St. Patrick Madrid. Ministry and Youth Ministry and University in the fall. She and her Church in Fort Wayne. One of the adult leaders, Spiritual Formation kept the plates two brothers, Nathan and Brendan St. Therese parishioner Katie Patrick Glowaski, parishioner overflowing with pizza. The cohesive will be attending World Youth Day. Stein, who will attend Indiana of St. John the Baptist in Fort MoRGAN MeRSeR AND RoSe BeCkeR july 31, 2011 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 pilgriMs tO visit grOttO at Virtual pilgrimage to World youth Day to assist lOurdes shrine those ‘staying home’ NOTABLE Facebook application can be added to any fan page Saints of Spain ST. JAMES THE GREATER WASHINGTON — For the first 1st century [July 25 feast] time, individuals can make a vir- Apostle tual pilgrimage to World Youth Day using a social media tool developed by the United States ST. TERESA OF AVILA Conference of Catholic Bishops’ 1515-1582 [Oct. 15 feast] (USCCB) communications depart- One of the 33 doctors of the church ment. USCCB has created a Facebook application and a web- site for non-Facebook users (www. virtualworldyouthday.org/) where ST. DOMINIC individuals can create an avatar 1170-1221 [Aug 8 feast] and use it to participate in the Founder of the Dominicans virtual pilgrimage. The applica- Cns file Photo/nanCy WieC heC tion can be added to any Facebook fan page. A Google map provides Mass is celebrated in the grotto at the Shrine of Our Lady BLESSED JANE OF AZA of Lourdes in France in 2008. Pilgrims from the Diocese of visuals of where pilgrims are com- ing from throughout the world and c. 1140-1203 [Aug 2 feast] Fort Wayne-South Bend will make the grotto one of their another shows the pilgrims on a Mother of St. Dominic stops in their travels to World Youth Day. detailed map of Madrid. Additionally, USCCB has created a Facebook fan ST. IGNATIUS LOYOLA page (www.facebook.com/ 1491-1556 [July 31 feast] pages/Virtual-World-Youth- Day/155152027881863) where Founder of the Jesuits virtual pilgrims can go to create their avatar, view live video feed from Madrid, follow key twitter ST. MARIA SOLEDAD TORRES ACOSTA feeds and blogs and upload photos 1826-1887 [Oct. 12 feast] and videos. Foundress of the Handmaids of Mary Those in Madrid also can con- Serving the Sick tribute to the page from the event. USCCB staff present at the event will post content from Madrid. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER The page will also feature posts 1506-1552 [Dec. 3 feast] from a team of young adults and Student of St. Ignatius Loyola leaders who will attend WYD and blog on behalf of the USCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in GENOVEVA TORRES MORALES the Church. 1870-1956 [Jan. 5 feast] About 900 people already have Foundress of the Angelicas Bishop kevin C. Rhoades processes in to Sacred Heart Church to celebrate created avatars and joined the vir- tual pilgrimage. World Youth Day a special Mass with WyD pilgrims on July 22. 2011 will be held Aug. 16-21 in Madrid, Spain. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA DE BALAGUER 1902-1975 [June 26 feast] Founder of Opus Dei

Source: “Butler’s Lives of the Saints” ©2011 CNS

Photos by kay Cozad Pilgrims pray together at the Mass that began their WyD informational Bishop Rhoades meets with family members and pilgrims at the WyD informational meeting following Mass on gathering at Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw. July 22 at Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw. 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC july 31, 2011 Auther Scott klusendorf Lila Rose kicks off Friends for Life Boot Camp challenges young people to ‘place a lot of pebbles’ By B o NNie elB e RSo N risk of being aborted years ago, With that appalling experience but now are being bombarded by in mind, Rose launched an all-out FORT WAYNE — Scott pro-choice messages urging abor- attack on the abortion industry in Klusendorf, author of “The Case FORT WAYNE — Lila Rose, the tion of their own babies. general, and Planned Parenthood for Life,” followed Lila Rose energetic and dynamic president Her awareness of the abortion in particular, using her own in addressing Pro-Life Boot of Live Action, kicked off the proceedure began at age nine, she money at first, then that of grass Camp attendees. Also a UCLA seventh annual Friends for Life said, when she read about it and roots supporters, in a pro-life cam- graduate, he joked that the lib- Boot Camp held at the University wondered, “How can anyone do paign that has spread like wildfire. eral university probably doesn’t of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, last that to a baby?” Later, she learned She founded Live Action, an acknowledge either of them, but weekend. about Roe v Wade. organization that uses Facebook, that merely underscores their Rose is best known as the Upon learning that more than Twitter and other social media efforts. UCLA student who went under- 3,000 babies were being aborted to spread the pro-life message to Klusendorf is founder of the Life cover, posing as an underage each day in the U.S., she won- young people, and it has quickly Training Institute, and his challenge pregnant teenager in a relation- dered again, “Is there something become the largest media organi- for the weekend was to train pro-life ship with a 31-year-old man to do?” zation in the country. advocates to effectively defend their and exposing illegal activities She asked God to use her in the The most recent Live Action position. at Planned Parenthood facili- pro-life effort and said, “It’s been project goes even further by He gave his audience a glimpse ties across the nation, including a crazy adventure since then.” exposing complicity by Planned of the upcoming program. He said Indiana. Now a college graduate, Rose’s first “targets for truth,” Parenthood in child slave rings. that the case for life is so persuasive she does pro-life work full time she said, were her 40,000 fellow A video Live Action put on that its opponents must use intimi- and speaks from the heart about UCLA students. Although the YouTube shows a counselor dation to counter it. The pro-choice life issues. university’s health center was said advising a person on ways to skirt group argues about “what is right Rose’s opening remarks were to be performing 2,000 pregnancy the laws against child prostitution. for you,” rather than simply “what directed to those in the audience, tests annually, there appeared to Rose was horrified by this discov- is right.” That is called relativism, both adults and young people, be no pregnant women on cam- ery and is more determined than he said, and there are effective ways who are interested in presenting pus. ever to put a stop to these abuses. Joe romie to respond which he would outline the case for life in a persuasive “What were they telling stu- Live Action literature calls the lila Rose, president of live Action, during the camp. and effective manner. The boot dents?” she asked herself. organization “a youth led move- speaks at the opening of the sev- A common pro-choice argu- camp, which followed and con- Feigning pregnancy in a per- ment dedicated to building a cul- enth annual Friends for life Boot ment is that one shouldn’t impose tinued throughout the weekend, sonal visit to the campus health ture of life and ending abortion, Camp held at the University of Saint his pro-life views on others, said featured pro-life training for high center, she received no support the greatest human rights injustice Francis, Fort Wayne on July 15. Klusendorf. The best answer to that school and college students and for her supposed condition and of our time.” argument is the question, “Why drew 120 registrants — the best only was given the option of abor- “We are all touched so closely not?” crowd ever — from across the tion. She then decided to take by abortion,” said Rose. tion is missing,” providing stark Because the response to that state. her investigation to a Planned People in the audience are affirmation of her words. question will be the imposition of “Our generation has been tar- Parenthood clinic five minutes missing children, missing grand- In closing, Rose exhorted their views on you, he said, thus geted by the abortion industry,” from her dormitory, where she children, missing cousins. In fact, her listeners, “Don’t be afraid to making your point. said Rose. received the same advice. The many young people in the audi- talk to people about your beliefs. The Life Training Institute She explained that, not only counselor advised her to “just pick ence wore T-shirts with the mes- Continue to have hope. We are employs the SLED test to defend were young people of her age at a date” for her abortion. sage, “one-fourth of my genera- on the winning side.” life, he said. The acronym repre- You’re Invited... to participate in any or all of the upcoming events sponsored by

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Joe romie Scott klusendorf, author of “The Case for life” poses with participants of the Allen County Right to life-sponsored Pro-life Boot Camp held in mid-July on the campus of the University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne. TO sents size, level of development, Klusendorf pointed out that the environment and degree of depen- SLED attributes are the only differ- dency. ence between an embryo and a fully Regarding size, embryos are developed human being. Therefore, smaller than newborns and adults, an embryo is a human being and but that doesn’t make them less should be accorded the same human human. rights. Regarding level of development, Being a pro-life advocate is chal- embryos are less self-aware and lenging, but Klusendorf assured his SCHOOL lack the immediate capacity for per- young listeners by saying, “Sealing forming human mental functions, the deal isn’t your job. Just put a but so are the sleeping, the coma- pebble in their shoe.” tose and those with Alzheimer’s. The objective is not to have all Regarding environment, the the answers but to place a lot of embryo has no less value simply pebbles. Parents choose Catholic education for because it has not yet traveled the He used a final comparison. few inches down the birth canal to Arguments are never won on the its place outside the womb. spot but are won later, he assured their children And finally, regarding degree of them, because you have rearranged dependency, if viability makes us the “mental furniture” of your human, what about those who rely opponent and given them food for By DR. MARk M yeRS HouseHold 90% 50% sGo on insulin or kidney medication to thought. size 100% FRl* 150% FRl* 200% FRl* exist? — Bonnie Elberson t this date, the Indiana 1 $20,147 $30,220.50 $40,294.00 Department of Education has approved school- 2 $27,214 $40,821.00 $54,428.00 BishOp rhOades Blesses st. henry Achoice scholarships (vouchers) 3 $34,281 $51,421.50 $68,562.00 for 250 children pre-enrolled in diocesan schools; 56 applications 4 $41,348 $62,022.00 $82,696.00 cOMMunity garden are pending approval presently. 5 $48,415 $72,662.50 $96,830.00 Principals and school staff mem- bers have been sponsoring open 6 $55,482 $83,223.00 $110,964.00 house forums this summer in an 7 $62,549 $93,823.50 $125,098.00 effort to provide information so par- ents can make an informed choice 8 $69,616 $104,424.00 $139,232.00 about enrolling children in Catholic EACH schools. ADDITIONAL The advisory board of the PERSON $7,067 $10,600.50 Scholarship Granting Organization of Northeast Indiana will meet at the * FREE REDUCED LUNCH Archbishop Noll Catholic Center on Visit www.dioceseFwsb.oRG FoR moRe inFoRmation Aug. 4 to make recommendations on the distribution of SGO funds to SGO awards in many schools as viduals who commit so much to the eligible kindergarten children enter- well. Parents of kindergarten and schools and families. ing Catholic schools in the Diocese first-grade children who completed Please encourage parents you of Fort Wayne-South Bend. kindergarten in public schools are know to contact our school princi- The SGO of Northeast Indiana encouraged to contact school prin- pals and acquire information to see will function to collect corporate cipals for information on how to if the new choice scholarships and funds and distribute tuition assis- apply for SGO awards. All eligible SGO awards meet their needs for tance to Catholic families residing children receiving an SGO award educating their children. Parents can within the diocese. Additional SGO will qualify for school choice schol- call the Catholic Schools Office at Provided by st. henry ChurCh funds will be distributed to eligible arships next academic year and each (260) 422-4611 for additional infor- first-grade children who completed year they attend a Catholic school. mation about school choice scholar- Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades made a pastoral visit to St. a full year of kindergarten last year The response to assist parents ships, SGO awards and Catholic Henry Parish, Fort Wayne, on Sunday, July 17. Before the in public schools. to enroll children by diocesan schools. The family income limits for school staff members, pastors and Please pray for our teachers, parish picnic and hog roast, Bishop Rhoades celebrated SGO awards are greater (200 per- principals this summer will make a principals and staff as we enter this Mass and blessed the recently-reconstructed grotto, which cent of Free and Reduced Lunch) significant difference in the lives of, exciting new era and work to serve than those who qualify for school- literally, thousands of children over our diocese, the Church and our was refurbished by Father Tom Shoemaker and the St. choice scholarships. The SGO time. faith, by opening our doors and our Jude Parish Youth Group. The bishop also blessed the application will require a $25 fee. Building principals have canceled hearts to new families. The awards will amount to $300 for their vacations and worked dili- St. Henry Thrift Store and St. Henry community garden, tuition assistance for each eligible gently to meet enormous challenges above. The parish will host a farmer’s market on Saturday, child entering kindergarten and first to accommodate families who have Dr. Mark D. Myers is the superin- grade. shown interest in Catholic schools. tendent of Catholic Schools for Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the church parking lot. All Foundations are providing This diocese is truly blessed to have the Diocese of Fort WayneSouth are welcome to set-up and sell their garden produce. additional funds to supplement the service of such faith-filled indi- Bend. 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC july 31, 2011 Cheryl klinker named principal of St. louis Gropp returns to St. Vincent Academy in New Haven de Paul as principal

By M i CHelle CASTleMAN five, serving over 70 students. By D e N i S e F e D o R o W Three years ago, she received her administrative degree in NEW HAVEN — Determined, education and leadership and has ELKHART — New St. Vincent energetic and fun-loving are been working with St. Vincent de Paul School, Elkhart, Principal words used by Cheryl Klinker to de Paul School Principal Sandra Tom Gropp is looking forward to describe herself. And on July 19, Guffey in an administrative making what is central to his life Klinker brought those character internship, while facilitating a — his faith — a part of his new traits to a new level as she began professional learning community daily role. her role as principal of St. Louis and being an instructional coach. Gropp was born in Elkhart, Academy. “I had been discerning and but his family moved to the Fort Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, praying a lot about my next Wayne area, where he grew up Klinker, along with her siblings, career move,” Klinker said. “I am in Churubusco. During his teens, moved around the Midwest while very excited about the position they moved back to the Elkhart her father was employed by the and look forward to meeting the area, where most of their family space program. They settled in close-knit, caring community at lived. It was also during this time Fort Wayne Klinker’s eighth- St. Louis.” that his family joined the Catholic grade year where she attended St. “I am also excited to work Church and attended St. Vincent Charles School. CHeRyl kliNkeR with the voucher program and de Paul. ToM GRoPP After attending Bishop show families, who may not be He graduated from Memorial Dwenger High School, she gradu- able to otherwise, about Catholic High School in 1988, attended St. ated from Purdue University in will study abroad in Belgium education,” she added. Joseph College, Rensselaer, on a new voucher program is bring- 1985, where she also met her hus- this fall while attending St. Louis In addition to tennis, Klinker baseball scholarship and returned ing in more, Gropp has made band, Craig. University; Cassidy, 11, a sixth- golfs and enjoys riding bicycles to the area to finish his degree it clear he wants to support the The Klinkers were married at grader at St. Vincent and a family with her husband. She is a mem- at Bethel College, Mishawaka, teachers with the resources they St. Charles 26 years ago and took pet Schnoodle — Lucy. ber of a small Christian com- graduating in 1994. He started his need. There are approximately 20 their “dream vacation” visiting Klinker has taught in Catholic munity at St. Vincent and on the masters in administration in 2008. people on staff, including all sup- Rome, Venice and Paris for their schools for 17 years, taking off board of directors for the Fort Gropp began his education port positions. silver anniversary last summer. a few years of her career for Wayne Trails, a new nonprofit career as a substitute teacher in “The staff here is superb, The couple has four children: maternity leaves. Her first assign- with over 61 miles of trails in Elkhart Community Schools and extremely hard working, wonder- Lindsay, 25, who studied educa- ment was at St. Joseph School in Fort Wayne and surrounding also coached baseball for Elkhart ful people who truly love what tion at Marian University and is Monroeville, followed by teach- Allen County, including River Memorial High School. He con- they do. Who wouldn’t want to currently with the Junior High ing sixth-grade at St. Charles Greenway, Aboite Center trails tinued subbing even after gaining work with people like that? It Life program at St. Vincent de before settling at St. Vincent for and Northwest Allen trails. a part-time teaching position at gives you a renewed sense of Paul Parish; Chelsea, 22, who the past 14 years. “I like to stay active, but also Grissom Middle School. In 1996, excitement and it’s a wonderful will be a senior majoring in hos- While at St. Vincent, Klinker love to read my ‘teacher maga- Gropp accepted at full-time phys- work atmosphere,” he said. “The pitality management at Indiana served as the director of special zines,’” Klinker said. ical education and health teach- kids see that supportive atmo- University-Purdue University needs, a position that grew from ing position at Discovery Middle sphere and they benefit from it.” in Fort Wayne; Joey, 20, who a storage room closet to a staff of School in Penn-Madison-Harrison Gropp said he also looks for- school district and has worked ward to marketing St. Vincent there until now. School, not only in terms of He said he felt called to make enrollment, which still is a focus, the move from teacher to admin- but also in terms of spreading the istrator, “and after a lot of prayer core values of the school. and discernment” he knew it was Gropp believes at St. Vincent’s what he should do. students would find “a unique Gropp said he wanted to move opportunity here.” to the Catholic schools because, “I “We have a tight-knit family ACADEMIC LIFE  LIFE OF SERVICE  ACTIVE LIFE  SPIRITUAL LIFE wanted to use my faith as part of here with hard working profes- my job — it is central to me. So sional teachers, and all the staff that was very important to me.” strive for excellence,” said Gropp. Gropp sees some challenge in Father Glenn Kohrman, St. Learning for Life... the transformation from teacher Vincent de Paul pastor, who to administrator, knowing that Gropp describes as a very active  Masses, retreats, and an open chapel for students to grow in the Catholic faith there will be an adjustment time, priest in the school, adds to this  97% of graduates go on to college or technical school but at the same time he said, “I “family.” welcome it and am excited about “The school is very important  Over $10M in scholarships offered to the Class of 2011 it. It gives me a chance to grow to him, which just adds to the  Over 100 course offerings including honors, AP, and dual credit and be a good positive leader.” cohesiveness of everyone being He looks forward to continu- on board together. He loves the  Outstanding Resource Room open to all students ing the anti-bullying program school and that’s a great thing,”  Dedicated and professional faculty and staff already implemented at St. said Gropp. Vincent’s and also to working Even in his new position,  97% average attendance rate with the staff, saying he is a big Gropp seems confident in his  20 sanctioned IHSAA sports and five club sports believer in teamwork and the abilities.  45 clubs and service/spiritual organizations vision that can come from it. “I just want to keep taking the With approximately 120 stu- kids forward and build on the dents at St. Vincent’s, and the success we’ve had,” he said.

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By kA y C ozAD to my Catholic upbringing. ... I try to bring the best into the decisions Clark as principal I make. Ultimately it’s about the constantly changing and a constant FORT WAYNE — There’s a new students. Faith plays into that,” she By liSA koCHANo WSki striving for excellence, each day will kid in town and her name is Amanda says. present a new and exciting quest. Robinson. She has recently moved to Catholic identity is a concern SOUTH BEND — Although St. “The Indiana Choice the area and has taken the administra- in the school system and Robinson Matthew Cathedral School is losing Scholarship is a challenge because tive helm from retiring St. John the intends to face it with fervor at St. an icon with the retirement of Mary it is so new,” said Clark discussing Baptist, Fort Wayne, Principal Jane John’s. “I plan to maintain Catholic Anne Retseck, they are gaining a the biggest challenge she sees on Sandor. identity and even challenge it to familiar face with Susan Clark who her plate. “I’m really excited,” says become stronger. Identity is ever is taking the helm as the new prin- “I look forward to embracing Robinson. “Everyone has been so changing — without challenge, we cipal for the upcoming school year. the new students into our school supportive. I think it’s an awesome get too comfortable.” “I started at St. Matthew community,” she added. opportunity for us all.” She hopes to implement several Cathedral School in 1974 and Clark said the best part about Robinson, a St. Louis, Mo., service initiatives in the years to taught for three years until my being at St. Matthew’s is that she native, was raised in a faith-filled come to help her students grow in daughter was born. I was a stay-at- considers the school community Catholic family. She received a faith-based leadership roles. home mom for eight years until my a real family. That sense of family Catholic education from elementary “You don’t have to separate iden- children were in the first and third is important when educating the school through the all-girls high tities — Catholic and community. grades,” Clark said. “I returned in future. Her years at the school have school she attended, and has worked AMANDA RoBiNSoN They can work together,” she says. 1985 as a sixth-grade teacher.” encompassed many happy memo- with children much of her academic In her short time within the St. Clark has been the fifth- and ries. life. challenges that a new administra- John community, Robinson has met sixth-grade social studies teacher She is enthusiastic about the Robinson, who lives her faith tive position holds, from learning many of the parents and students of as well as a sixth-grade homeroom upcoming school year and hopes both personally and professionally, is over 250 students’ names to fixing a the school who have dropped by to teacher for the school for the past to share her enthusiasm with the thrilled to be associated with Catholic decrepit public announcement system say hello. She also anticipates work- few years. whole school community. schools again after teaching in the in the school, she is planning her ing with the “awesome” staff at the “Our principal, Mary Anne “I want the students to become public system for several years. wedding. Though the young couple school. Retseck, became critically ill last responsible Catholic adults, receiv- “I missed being in a Catholic will reside in Kendallville as parish- “They are the experts in the field. October and in November made ing the foundations, both religious system. I know in this facility ... I can ioners of Immaculate Conception I’ll draw on them and guide them,” the decision to retire,” Clark said. and academic, to be successful in express my faith,” she relates. after they marry, Robinson plans to she says. “Msgr. (Michael) Heintz appointed high school, college and throughout This enthusiastic young educator attend Mass at St. John at least once Robinson is equally impressed me interim administrator. I offered their lives,” said Clark. is delighted to hold her first admin- a month. with the parish’s pastor, Father Cyril to become principal so hopefully St. Matthew Cathedral grade istrative position after seven years During her spare time, Robinson’s Fernandes, and is looking forward to there would be a smooth transi- school educates over 300 students of secondary teaching experience in passion for reading is matched only collaborating with him. tion for all students, faculty and in grades kindergarten through Bloomington and Indianapolis. She by her love for her constant compan- “He’s so supportive. He has parents.” eighth. There are 18 classroom holds bachelor’s degrees in political ion, “Princess,” a five-year-old Jack amazing ideas for the church and the Clark is excited about her new teachers along with art, music, science and secondary education, Russell Terrier. An ardent sports fan, school. We’re a good match,” she position and hopes to help con- physical education and Spanish both from Indiana University, and she also delights in her fervor for her says. tinue the quality education that has classes. has recently earned her master’s beloved St. Louis Cardinals, though Even though there are still sum- turned out many fine students over According to their mission degree in educational administra- her fiancé revels in the Cubs. mer days to be had, Robinson is con- the years. statement, “St. Matthew Cathedral tion from Butler University in As the summer unfolds and fident in her abilities and the bright “I hope to continue the tradition School will provide a Catholic Indianapolis. Robinson settles into her role at St. future of St. John the Baptist School. of academic excellence for our stu- education, which promotes the She says of her new leadership John, she looks forward to a school She says, “I see the school dents,” Clark said. spiritual, intellectual, moral, social role, “I’ve always been dubbed ‘the year filled with so many things. expanding. I see the numbers As a principal, she will face and physical development of all leader.’ So it’s a natural role for me “I hope to bring a new perspec- increasing. I see myself maintaining many challenges within the school students.” to fall into. ... I felt I did all I could in tive to St. John, new students and the ship.” my classroom. I’ve gone through the new energy. ... Go big or go home,” environment. With technology administrative process and knew it she says with unbridled enthusiasm. was my turn to influence in a differ- “This is a young community. I think ent way.” it will do well with a young princi- This year holds the promise of pal.” growth and change for Robinson, She believes in the benefit of both not only as the principal at St. John, male and female students witnessing but in her personal life a well. She a young female in a leadership posi- recently became engaged to be mar- tion. Assoc. Professor of English Faith plays a significant role in Robert Meyer-Lee, ried to her longtime boyfriend Kevin YAlE UnivErsitY, Ph.D., nEw York UnivErsitY, M.A. Jansen, who resides in Kendallville. Robinson’s decision making process. So, in addition to meeting the “Every decision I make goes back lovEs ChAUCEr // PlAYs ChorDs // ExPlorEs CAnYons

Get To Know Us 16 commentary July 31, 2011 ‘Gay genes,’ sexual attractions, Letters to the Editor:

Ministries and indicate somewhere and the call to chastity Renew appreciation that the donation is for Rachel Staley. NET Ministries is a registered 501 eople often surmise that ing” of, say, eye color or blood type. for brown Scapular, © (3) tax exempt charitable organiza- same-sex attraction is Multiple twin studies have already maKIng rosary tion. Pinborn, and that homosexu- demonstrated that only about a third Everyone who becomes a mission als are “naturally gay” or “born of the identical twins of those with July 16 was the feast of Our Lady partner will receiver NET’s newslet- that way.” They suppose that if same-sex attractions also experience sense of of Mount Carmel. Many Catholics ters and my personal updates during God made them that way then it same-sex attractions; whereas, if today have forgotten about the brown my year of service. must not be a sin to act on their sexual attractions were determined bIoethIcs scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel If you have any questions, please sexual desires. The possibility strictly by genes, those with identi- and its heavenly promise. In 1917 at contact me at [email protected]. of a “gay gene” is sometimes cal genes would be expected to have FaTHER TaD paCHOLCZYK Fatima, Portugal, she appeared with Rachel Staley offered as a further defense, sug- identical attractions. our Lord, and announced that one day Granger gesting that the condition and its Even if we have genes that pre- by the rosary and the scapular she associated behavior are inevitable dispose us towards certain behav- strength to act against ourselves, so would save the world. Good Friday and inescapable. One commen- iors, we still have a space of freedom that we do not live in bondage to By wearing the scapular we are tator summarized it this way, within ourselves and do not have our own inner impulses and drives, dedicated to Our Lady in a special collection supports “Asking someone to stop being to engage in those behaviors. Our a key consideration that distinguish- way and have strong claim upon homosexual would, therefore, genes may impel us strongly in cer- es us from the animals. her protection and intercession. The Holy Land shrines be equivalent to asking an Asian tain behavioral directions, but they Human freedom involves the scapular is a small replica of the reli- and programs person to stop being Asian or a can’t compel us. mastery of those drives by redirect- gious habit consisting of two pieces left-handed person to stop being ing them and ordering them to of brown wool connected by a cord. I am in receipt of your check in This reminds us of one of the It’s to be worn around the neck so that left-handed.” fundamental truths about our higher goals. So while we cannot the amount of $73,435.73 represent- in any way be held responsible for one piece hangs in front and one in ing the gifts of the people of the Even if a hypothetical “gay gene” human nature — namely, that we the back. were ever found, all it would likely are not creatures of sexual neces- inborn inclinations, we certainly Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend to can be held responsible for how we Our Lady has said, “Take this the Jerusalem Mother Church for the determine, similar to most genes sity. We are not compelled to act scapular. Whoever dies wearing it governing behavior, would be a on our inclinations and urges, but choose to act in the face of those 2011 Good Friday collection. This gift inclinations. will not suffer eternal fire. It shall be a will not only assist in the preservation genetic predisposition towards a par- are always free to act otherwise, sign of salvation, protection in danger ticular sexual preference. This would Sherif Gergis summarizes this of the Holy Places but will also help even directly against the grain of and a pledge of peace.” the people to whom the Franciscan be something very different from the those inclinations. In fact, to be truly It seems to me that many Catholics BIOETHICS, paGE 17 Friars of the Holy Land Custody genetic determinism or “hardwir- free as a human means to have the today have lost an appreciation for minister. the use of sacramentals. In troubled In the name of the friars and those times such as these, the simple and to whom they minister, I express sure way to have peace is to do what our deepest gratitude to you, Bishop God gives life to the loyal Our Lady asked of us at Fatima, “pray Rhoades, and to our sisters and broth- the rosary daily and wear the brown ers in the Diocese of Fort Wayne- Church offers us a selection from that everything dies, animal or plant. scapular.” Theresa Gabet South Bend, who continue to give Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. When Every human being, and indeed most generously to help those who are the this work was written, stress also was any animal higher along the scale of New Haven in need! May God bless and reward quite evident. The Christian Romans awareness, fears death. all of you. sunday lived in a culture very hostile to the The great message of the NET participant The Good Friday Collection is a Gospel, and therefore to Christians. Scriptures is that God subdues death seeks support Pontifical Collection and is absolutely gospel Furthermore, the political and and gives life. Thus, the author of vital. This collection helps support the legal systems were turning against Third Isaiah reassured those loyal My name is Rachel Staley. I am a Holy Land Shrines and also the educa- MSGR. OwEN F. CaMpION Christians. Indeed, St. Paul himself to God that nothing needed to be parishoner at St. Pius X and just grad- tional, pastoral and charitable programs eventually would be executed. feared. uated for Saint Joseph’s High School. for the people there. The custody cares Very clear in the reading is Paul’s Facing the terrifying consequenc- I am preparing to leave for a year of for the poorest social classes, the living encouragement. He calls upon those es, humanly speaking, of being a service with a program called NET stones. I am sure you are well aware facing temptations and doubts to Christian in Rome, St. Paul constant- Ministries (National Evangelization that it is not easy to be a Christian 18th Sunday in be strong in their resolve. He urges ly urged believers to be of stout heart Teams) in late August. today in the Holy Land. them to hold to Christ, letting noth- and good cheer. God would give life, I have been invited to be one of With deep appreciation, much Ordinary Time ing separate them from the Lord. despite whatever might come. 120 young adults to travel across the gratitude and a promise of prayer St. Matthew’s Gospel provides the St. Matthew’s Gospel, source country putting on retreats for teenag- for you and the people of God in the Mt 14:13-21 third reading. It is the familiar and of the last reading, emphasizes this ers. NET has been serving the youth Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, I he last and third section of of our country since 1981 and has am yours, beloved story of the Feeding of the point yet again. When the people Brother J. Rogenski, O.F.M. the Book of Isaiah is the Five Thousand. were hungry, the Lord supplied — touched countless youth’s lives. source of this weekend’s I will travel to St. Paul, Minn., in Commissary of the Holy Land T The story line is well known. A creating sufficiency from just meager St. Louis Region first reading. The three sections large crowd follows Jesus, and within provisions. Nothing can halt God’s late August to spend five weeks train- spanned a relatively long, but sig- this crowd are sick people. Typically, love and mercy. He gives life. ing for my year of service and getting to know the other young adults serv- Gratitude for nificant period in the history of and as surely the sick hoped, the The Gospel makes clear the bond God’s Chosen People. ing with me. Then from September compassionate Jesus healed the sick. between Jesus and the disciples. They to May, I will be traveling across contribution to The first section was written Here immediately, however, it are special students, and they work the United States putting on retreats when the Hebrews still were living should be noted that healing then in the Lord’s name. Their power for middle and high school youth. I pope in the Promised Land, although had a meaning far different from lives, still in the Church. The key to am taking this year to volunteer with clashes among them had resulted in healing an injury or disease today. receiving this divine promise of life, The Holy Father has asked me NET before I begin college and am to acknowledge the offering of two kingdoms. In time, the strong It was overcoming the evil effects of of course, is in our loyalty personally very excited to spend the year spread- Babylonian Empire overran the sin. The ancient Jewish idea was that to the Lord. $24,000 which you sent through ing my faith. the Apostolic Nunciature as a con- Hebrew kingdoms. It was a fearful human sin brought every distress For this year to be as successful day and many died. Others were tribution from the Diocese of Fort into the world. as possible, I need your support. First Wayne-South Bend for the support taken to Babylon, the empire’s capi- READINGS Also, there was almost no food, Sunday: Is 55:1-3 Ps 145:8-9, 15-18 and foremost I need your spiritual of the Holy See. tal, located in modern Iraq. Those only five loaves of bread and a few support. In this upcoming year, NET His Holiness is grateful for this who were left in the homeland lan- fish. Rom 8:35, 37-39 Mt 14:13-21 will minister to 60,000 young people. Monday: Nm 11:4b-15 Ps 81:12-17 donation and for the devoted sen- guished in misery and want. Unwilling to send the people My team alone will put on 100 to 150 timents that inspired it. He very Mt 14:22-36 At long last, Babylonia itself fell. away, Jesus provided for them. He retreats and minister to over 8,000 much appreciates the support which The exiles returned, only to find took the food, blessed it, gave it to the Tuesday: Nm 12:1-13 Ps 51:3-7, youth. I appreciate all your spiritual you and your people have given to a sterile and unhappy place. Little disciples to distribute, and the left- 12-13 Mt 14:22-36 support in this endeavor. him in his service to the universal improved as generations passed. overs filled 12 baskets. Wednesday: Nm 13:1-2, 25-14:1, Also I would really appreciate any Church. financial support you are able to give Then came the composition of This miracle anticipates the 26-29a, 34-35 Ps 106:6-7, 13-14, I am pleased to assure you of the the third section of Isaiah, a section Eucharist. Two elements are impor- me at this time. To cover the costs of Holy Father’s prayers for you and 21-23 Mt 15:21-28 training, traveling, health care and a of which is read this weekend. tant in the story. One is the role of Thursday: Nm 20:1-13 Ps 95:1-2, 6-9 for those entrusted to your pastoral small monthly stipend I need to raise care. Invoking upon all of you joy At the time of this composition, the disciples. The other is the utter Mt 16:13-23 a minimum on $4,200 for NET. people literally had to worry about vastness of the number of people. and peace in our Lord Jesus Christ, Friday: Dt 4:32-40 Ps 77:12-16, 21 Anything you can give helps he cordially imparts his Apostolic the next meal so the prophecy’s greatly. You may donate online at words were very relevant. These Mt 16:24-28 Blessing. Reflection Saturday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 Ps 97:1- www.netusa.org or send your gifts to Tarcisio Cardinal Bertone words reminded discouraged audi- NET Ministries, 110 Crusader Ave., ences that God indeed would supply. A major effect of original sin, to 2, 5-6, 9 2 Pt 1:16-19 Mt 17:1-9 Secretary of State West Saint Paul, MN 55118-4427. Vatican For its second reading, the return to an old theological fact, is Please make checks payable to NET July 31, 2011 commentary 17 Pope Benedict’s WYD: Space made SCRIPTURE SEARCH Gospel for July 31, 2011 for silence, solemnity Matthew 14:13-21 Following is a word search based on the Gospel for VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope him, Pope Benedict told an inter- th Benedict XVI has put his own viewer, “these youth days have the 18 Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A: when stamp on the church’s celebra- the actually turned out to be a genuine Jesus tried to go off by himself, and was followed. tion of World Youth Day, and it’s gift for me.” Words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. especially clear in the gathering’s vatIcan In the book “Light of the moments of prayer. World,” he told Peter Seewald that JESUS HEARD WITHDREW A BOAT In Cologne, Germany, six years letter he was struck by the “intense joy” DESERTED FOLLOWED ON FOOT ago — Pope Benedict’s first WYD and “the spirit of recollection that, TOWNS CURED THEIR SICK as pope — he surprised the youths amazingly, pervades the actual EVENING BUY FOOD LOAVES at the Saturday night vigil by urg- CINDY wOODEN World Youth Days themselves.” TWO FISH ORDERED SIT DOWN ing them to quiet down. Talking about the experience in GRASS BROKE ALL ATE The Cologne event was where Sydney at WYD 2008, he said, “It he started a major new WYD was quite simply the common joy TWELVE WOMEN CHILDREN tradition: Instead of ending the is coming to proclaim him,” said of faith that carried us through and vigil with a boisterous musical Father Javier Cremades, Madrid that made it possible for hundreds finale, he ended it with Eucharistic coordinator of the liturgies. of thousands of people to remain THEY ALL ATE Adoration — with tens of thou- However, not all of Father in silence before the sacrament and sands of young people kneeling Cremades’ plans emphasize the so to become one.” DEREDROJDALL silently in a field. The scene was formal. Pope Benedict has insisted that EONFOOTDEDTE repeated in Australia in 2008. “We’ll wake the young people real, even prolonged moments of During World Youth Day with mariachi music” the morning silence be added to every liturgy RJKLOAVESHKT of Aug. 21, hours before the pope 2011, scheduled for Aug. 16-21 he celebrates. UJEFFGWDEOEA in Madrid, Eucharistic Adoration arrives to celebrate the final Mass Visiting Sulmona, Italy, in again will cap the pope’s partici- at the Cuatro Vientos military air- 2010, he said, “We live today in CHOSYRE I REVL port, he said. pation at the vigil. Adoration and a society in which every space, SSNAUARBTVEL prayer also will continue through- “Young people will come to every moment must be ‘filled’ out the night on the edges of the World Youth Day to celebrate with initiatives, activities and I NNABSDLELNA with the Holy Father,” he said. military airport where many of sound,” so that there is no time for TWOF I SHEDE I B the young people are expected to “If they did not want to attend a listening and dialogue. camp overnight. liturgy in the pope’s style, they “Dear brothers and sisters, DOHCHOTEMWNO wouldn’t be coming.” In fact, organizers are planning don’t be afraid of silence outside OTKWLUI OATGA to have 17 tents set up as chapels Young women and men will and inside ourselves, if we want to for all-night adoration. proclaim the Scripture readings hear not only the voice of God but WFOLLOWEDRTT at the Mass and read the prayers The visual focal point when also of those who are close to us, NERDL I HCJODF the pope leads the Adoration and of the faithful; seminarians will the voices of others,” he said. Benediction will be a monstrance fulfill the role of altar servers. Up Yago de la Cierva, executive © 2011 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com set into a towering 16th-century to 6,000 singers 25 years old and director of World Youth Day gothic structure of silver and gold younger — members of choirs Madrid, said that while organizers, the discussion, however, is the uni- usually housed in the Toledo from around the world — will sing priests and even the pope cannot versal call to chastity, irrespective of cathedral. the hymns at the Mass. control what the Holy Spirit does genes and hormones. The traditional, solemn sense Blessed John Paul was the pope in the lives of the young pilgrims, BIOETHICS Chastity refers to the successful communicated by the Toledo with the reputation for rallying they must be serious about pre- CONTINuED FROM paGE 16 integration of sexuality within the monstrance will be echoed in the and energizing thousands of young paring an atmosphere where the person, and all men and women papal liturgies throughout the trip, Catholics and particularly for Spirit’s action can be recognized. are called to live chastely in keeping organizers said. drawing energy from them. “One important thing is to take idea in a recent article, “We do not with their particular states of life. “The point is to highlight that But in a passage that sounds great care with the liturgy, so the pretend to know the genesis of same- Some will do so by professing a the central person of World Youth like he was surprised about the young will say, ‘Wow, the Mass is sex attraction, but we consider it ulti- life of consecrated virginity or con- Day is Jesus Christ, and the pope impact that the celebration had on beautiful,’” he said. mately irrelevant to this debate. On secrated celibacy. this point, we agree with same-sex Married people will do so by marriage advocate Professor John living conjugal chastity, in the exclu- Corvino, ‘The fact is that there are sive and lifelong gift of husband plenty of genetically-influenced traits and wife to each other, avoiding The Knights are ready that are nevertheless undesirable. the unchastity of contraceptive sex, Alcoholism may have a genetic basis, and sharing the marital embrace ach July, as the Indiana but it doesn’t follow that alcoholics in openness to new life. Professor Knights of Columbus begin ought to drink excessively. Some Robert George speaks of “marriage Ea new fraternal year, they people may have a genetic predispo- as a union that takes its distinc- gather to install new officers, set the IndIana KnIghts sition to violence, but they have no tive character from being founded, goals and make plans for achiev- BY MICHaEL BLaNKMaN more right to attack their neighbors unlike other friendships, on bodily ing those goals. than anyone else. Persons with such unity of the kind that sometimes Reelected for a second term, tendencies cannot say ‘God made me generates new life.” State Deputy Thomas Gawlik was this way’ as an excuse for acting on Those who are single will prac- installed, along with new officers, assist women in crisis pregnan- Blessed Virgin Mary and her rosa- their dispositions.’” tice chastity in continence, steering on July 8-10 at the Abe Martin cies, set up memorial crosses for ry. Every Knight is given a rosary Even though God did make away from fornication, masturba- Lodge in Brown County State aborted lives on parish and council when he joins the order. each of us in a certain way, it is clear tion and pornographic pursuits. Park. grounds, and increase the number As the weekend meetings drew there are other factors that have Those who experience an exclu- New officers that also were attending annual pro-life marches to a close, State Church Director influence over our personal con- sive or predominant sexual attrac- installed included State Secretary locally and in Washington, D.C. Deacon Michael Halas addressed stitution and inclinations as well, tion toward persons of the same Lawrence Fluhr; State Treasurer The Knights plan to add five the leaders of the Indiana Knights. including actual sin and original sex are similarly called to chastity Scott Cunningham and State new councils in Indiana and He called on them to work toward sin. It is not difficult for us to see, in continence. By refraining from Advocate Martin McCoy. Father reactivate three councils to serve a new evangelization, a call that through the turmoil of our own sexual activity with members of Stephen Jarrell was appointed and the needs of priests. It was the began with Blessed John Paul II. disordered inclinations, how our the same sex, and engaging in an installed as state chaplain. Many hope of founder Father Michael J. Deacon Halas told the Knights human condition, our general biol- apprenticeship of self-mastery, they directors, chairmen and district McGivney to have a council pres- that to begin this evangelization ogy, our psychological depths and come to acquire, like all who pursue deputies also were appointed and ence in every parish. In parishes there is a personal need to be con- even our DNA seem to be subject to lives of chastity, an abiding inner installed. that have yet to establish a council, verted, and to ask the Holy Spirit a fundamental fallenness. freedom and peace. With more than 33,000 mem- the Knights plan to set up at least to transform the councils. It would not be unexpected or bers of the Knights in Indiana, 110 small roundtables to serve the surprising, then, if we eventually 1,600 new members plan to needs of these parishes. discovered predisposing factors Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is a be added. Gawlik calls this the Gawlik has asked each council (genes, hormones, developmental priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Crusade for Life. The Knights to begin its business meeting by Michael Blankman is the commu- cues, etc.) that give rise to hetero- Mass., and serves as the director of have been working to promote praying the rosary, as the Knights nications director for the Indiana sexual or homosexual inclinations. education at The National Catholic the Gabriel Project in parishes to have long had a devotion to the Knights of Columbus. What is of real moral relevance to Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC July 31, 2011 May we Unity in diversity celebrated as three suggest... Holy Cross Sisters profess final vows NOTRE DAME — Years of dis- the church. 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July 31, 2011 T o d a y ’ s CaT h o l i C 19 resT in peaCe Elkhart Richard J. Longsworth, Sister Susan Cush, 77, hat s appening Wilfred L. Bueter, 79, 85, St. Vincent de Paul Our Lady of Loretto W ’ h ? St. Vincent de Paul Penny Sue Rodriguez, Father Robert C. Michael J. Dandino Sr., 45, St. Jude Steigmeyer, CSC, 91, 72, St. Vincent de Paul Basilica/Sacred Heart What’s happening carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Joyce Sieh, 81, St. announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Catherine A. Russo, 96, Elizabeth Ann Seton John E. McCullough, 77, St. Vincent de Paul Basilica/Sacred Heart Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Carmen Antonia or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Fort Wayne Torres, 60, St. Therese Plymouth Sungshik An, 41, James W. Walker, 56, call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. George B. Fitzgerald III, St. Vincent de Paul St. Michael 78, St. Charles David J. Didion, 27, South Bend st. therese parish plans rummage sale be filled with crafts, handmade p.m. Bingo, raffles, beer tent and Ada Jean Neher, 90, St. Vincent de Paul Angelina McMahon, Fort Wayne — St. Therese Parish, items, jewelry, quilts, novelties kids’ games. Call (574) 654-3781 St. Vincent de Paul Diocese of fort Wayne-south BenD 84, St. Joseph 2304 Lower Huntington Rd., will and garage sale items. Food and for information. Jeanette E. Castle, 80, Non-Profit Org. Granger have a rummage sale Thursday, beverages will be available by Post Office BoxSt. 390 Jude Ray Rutkowski, 92, Rummage sale Mary Jane Hartman, U.S. Postage July 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the St. Louis Academy Home and Fort Wayne, IN 46801 Holy Family July 29 from 9 a.m to 5 p.m.; July School Association. Sale hours Kendallville —Immaculate John R. Roeger, 76, 85, St. Pius X PAID 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Bag time are Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. Conception Parish willTel. have (260) 744-0012Queen of Angels Stephen A. Sipocz, 86, Thomas L. Wargo, 67, Fort Wayne, IN from 10 a.m. to noon. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to a rummage sale Friday,FAX Aug. (260) 744-1473 Christ the King 1 p.m. Call (260) 623-6718 for 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Helen J. Meehan, 93, St. Pius X Permit No. 1053 Concert planned at st. Vincent more information. Saturday, Aug. 6, fromWeb 9-11:30 site: www.diocesefwsb.orgSt. Jude Helen B. Zielinski, 87, Mishawaka Elkhart — An evening of music a.m. A $3 bag sale begins Friday St. Jude for flute, oboe and piano featur- Knights plan fish fry at 3 p.m. and all day Saturday for Emma M. Molargik, 89, Deacon Ronald J. ing Marilyn Odendahl; Lucy Fort Wayne — The Knights of $1.50. St. Vincent de Paul Moser, 72, St. Joseph Paul J. Jankowski, 46, Minichillo and Kevin Vaughn, Columbus Council 451, 601 Holy Cross David J. Dhoore, 60, playing works by Handel, Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on Financial classes to begin Diana M. Urick, 70, Beethoven, Saint-Saens and Dring Friday, Aug. 5, from 5-7:30 p.m. Fort Wayne —St. Joseph-Hessen St. Peter St. Bavo Lena T. Panzica, 92, St. Matthew Cathedral will be Sunday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $3 Cassel will host Dave Ramsey’s Michael Paul Dawley, Notre Dame at St. Vincent de Paul Church, for children 12 and under. Financial Peace University 48, St. Charles Father Ambrose J. Francis J. Wukovits Jr., 1108 S. Main St. Free admission. classes Aug. 22 through Nov. 13. Wheeler, CSC, 92, 71, St. Hedwig parish festival Learn how to be debt free and Mary Jane Goodwin, Basilica/Sacred Heart highway buy-way sale New Carlisle — St. Stanislaus build wealth. The class is $93 for 85, St.. Vincent de Paul Warsaw . New Haven — St. Louis Kostka, 55756 Tulip Rd., will kit and membership. Email any Archbishop Charles John E. Barry, 68, Besancon Church, 15535 Lincoln have a parish festival Saturday, questions to monicasue4@gmail. Veva Dean Chandler, A. Schleck, CSC, 86, Sacred Heart Highway East, will be participat- Aug. 6, with a rib dinner at 5 com or call (260) 639-3748. 86, St. Jude Basilica/Sacred Heart ing in the Lincoln Highway Buy- p.m. and a deejay from 6-10 p.m. Way yard sale Thursday, Aug. On Saturday, Aug. 6, a chicken 4 through Saturday, Aug. 6. The dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 1 Deacon Ronald J. Moser, 72, dies Besancon Recreation Hall will p.m., with music from noon to 4 . . SOUTH BEND — Deacon Ordained a deacon for the years, Carolyn; three daughters, Ronald J. Moser, 72, died July 16 Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Michele (Jaime Grayson Sr.) Moser Join a pilgrimage to in Memorial Hospital. in 1983, he was assigned to St. of South Bend, Cynthia (Joseph) Born Sept. 11, 1938, Deacon Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka Collis of Fort Wayne and Lori Rome, Assisi and Florence Moser was a Fort Wayne native. in 1984. Deacon Moser was active (Russell Fuson) Moser of South under the spiritual direction of He attended St. Peter’s Grade with the St. Joseph Church youth Bend; two brothers, Larry (Elaine) School and graduated from Central group, taught RCIA, Baptismal Moser of Pretty Lake, Ind., and Father Thom Lombardi Catholic High School. He also preparation, the choir and involved Billy Moser of Florida; a sister, October 4 - 10, 2011 attended Indiana University-Purdue with Christ Renews His Parish. Phyllis (James) Vodde of Florida; University, Fort Wayne. In 1962, With his daughter Lori, Deacon and eight grandchildren. Last Chance...to sign up for a pilgrimage to Rome, October 4-10, he married Carolyn A. Keller at Moser started Teens Encounter A Mass of Christian Burial 2011, led by Father Thom Lombardi, pastor of St. Joseph, Hessen St. Jude Church, Fort Wayne. The Christ in the South Bend area. for Deacon Moser was celebrated Cassel. See the Roman Forum, the Coliseum, Trevi Fountain, and Mosers lived in Fort Wayne until He and his wife were involved in by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades the Pantheon. Visit the major basilicas of Rome, including St. Peters. moving to South Bend in 1983. Marriage Encounter, and Deacon on July 20 in St. Joseph Church, Moser was employed for 24 years Moser served as president of the Mishawaka. Father Terry Fisher Tour the Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel. Pray at the tombs with International Harvester and South Bend Serra Club. concelebrated. Burial followed at of St. Peter, Blesseds Pope John XXIII and John Paul II. Celebrate nearly 20 years with AM General. He is surived by his wife of 49 Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka. Mass in the catacombs. Enjoy a day trip to Assisi to see the Basilicas Catholic Comment every Sunday of St. Francis and of St. Clare. Package price is all inclusive. in Fort Wayne at 7:05 a.m. Only five seats are still available, so call Father Lombardi today TVT vMass mass sscheduleC hedule for for augus AugustT at (260) 639-3748. on WOWO 1190 AM and Fort Wayne 10:30 a.m. South Bend 10:30 a.m. in South Bend at 7:30 a.m. 2011 Feast Day on WSBT 960 AM Music Director WFFT-TV, Ch. 55 WNDU-TV, Ch. 16 19th Sunday Father Andrew Curry Father Matthew Coonan Saint Therese Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana August 7 in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Vincent de Paul seeks an organized, reliable, part-time Music Director. Ordinary Time Fort Wayne Elkhart Responsibilities: Playing piano/organ at weekend Masses, special Redeemer Radio liturgies and Holy Days; cantor, bells and adult choir practices; 20th Sunday Father Robert D’Souza Father Charles Herman WLYV 1450 AM Liturgy and personnel planning; weddings and funerals; as needed and August 14 in St. Jude St. John the Baptist paid separately. Qualifications: Must be able to play the piano/organ, Ordinary Time Fort Wayne South Bend offers the Rosary: read music, live according to tenets, teachings and practice of the 5:30 a.m. Catholic faith, conduct prayer and serve as spiritual leader of the 21st Sunday Father Ron Rieder, OFM Father Leonard Chrobot and 11 p.m. music department, strong written, verbal, presentation and interper- August 21 in Sts. Peter and Paul St. Hedwig/St. Patrick sonal skills, good organizational skills, ability to direct singers Ordinary Time Huntington South Bend Daily (cantors), choirs and instrumentalists. Please send resume to: St. Therese Catholic Church 22nd Sunday Msgr. Owen Campion Father Terrence Coonan Stations of the 2304 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819 August 28 in Our Sunday Visitor St. Pius X Cross: 5:30 a.m. (260) 747-9139 Ordinary Time Huntington Granger Sat. and Sun. Attention Fort Wayne TV Mass viewers: You will continue to receive the TV Mass on WFFT TV, Ch. 55, after Aug. 1 20 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC July 31, 2011 ideas for the pastoral plan. Bishop Omar Escobar, a 15-year-old Rhoades wanted to hear about from St. Adalbert-South Bend, had their experiences, hopes, needs and educational hopes. HISPANIC dreams for the Church. “It’s possible to go to Catholic COnTinUeD FROm page 1 “I’m very happy with the discus- school, get a better education and get sion and wonderful sharing that’s better at my faith,” he said. taking place,” Bishop Rhoades said Maria Santoyo of Elkhart also The bishop began by talking about at lunch. “The people are happy to appreciated the discussions. the value of Hispanic people. share their hopes and dreams and “It’s exciting,” she said. “It’s an “Oftentimes I’ve said to others have approached me individually.” opportunity to get close to the bishop, that the Hispanic presence within the “It shows the Church is alive, the talk with him and people from other United States is a gift and a blessing faith of the people is alive and they’re churches and priests. ” for our country and for the Church engaged,” he said. Enid Roman-DeJesus, diocesan as a whole within the United States,” Bishop Rhoades also asked director of Hispanic ministry, said the Bishop Rhoades said. participants to think about the five next diocesan Hispanic convocation “The Hispanic culture is impreg- priorities set by the United States might be in about a year. Silva said nated with the Gospel of Jesus Conference of Catholic Bishops. the collaboration process has been Christ,” he added. They include formation of the faith ongoing about 10 months and the “You or your parents or your and sacraments, marriage and family final pastoral plan might be revised photoS by Laurie KieF aber grandparents arrived here frequently life, the dignity of the human being, every two to three years. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades gives Communion to ari Lara of goshen at bringing a profound source and priestly and religious vocations and Churches participating in a diocesan hispanic convocation at Our Lady of guadalupe Church in vibrant Catholic faith,” Bishop cultural diversity of the Church in Saturday’s convocation included Warsaw Saturday, July 23. Rhoades said. “This is a gift and a the U.S. St. Patrick, Fort Wayne; St. blessing for us as we try to follow Attendees also seemed pleased. Joseph, Fort Wayne; Our Lady of the call of our beloved beatified John “I’m really glad we’re getting Guadalupe, Warsaw; St. Patrick, Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI for together to develop a pastoral plan Ligonier; St. Michael, Plymouth; St. an evangelization of this country. ...” for the Hispanic community,” said Adalbert-St. Casimir, South Bend; Bishop Rhoades also encouraged Yolanda Martinez of St. Joseph-Fort St. John the Evangelist, Goshen; those present to be ready to deny Wayne. “There’s such a need to learn St. Joseph, LaGrange; Our Lady of themselves and carry their crosses, our faith, receive the sacraments and Hungary, South Bend; Immaculate defend the teachings of Christ and to find support from the Church com- Conception, Kendallville; St. His Church, live the faith with works, munity in everyday activities.” Dominic, Bremen; and St. Vincent attend Sunday Mass, practice charity As an example of these activities, de Paul, Elkhart. and mercy, and love God and their Martinez mentioned dealing with Bishop Rhoades was the cel- neighbors. children, the sick and elderly. ebrant of the Mass that opened the “Be a witness of your faith Jorg Nieves, a young man from convocation. Priests concelebrat- through good works for all those you LaGrange, was thankful for the day. ing Mass with the bishop included meet, for other Hispanics who are far “For me, it’s been really produc- Society of Divine Word Father tive,” he said. “It gives us time to Jesus Briones, Father Paul Bueter, from the Church, for those who have hispanic convocation attendees from Our Lady of guadalupe Church’s become warm practicing the faith reflect and give opinions on (receiv- Father Wilson Corzo, Father Phil leadership team record ideas for a pastoral plan at Our Lady of and for the community as a whole in ing) greater help outside our parish. DeVolder, Father Matthew Coonan, general,” Bishop Rhoades said. It’s also an opportunity to see the Father Eloy Jimenez, Holy Cross guadalupe Church in Warsaw Saturday. in the photo, from left, are greater Catholic community (outside) Father John Steele and Holy Cross Judith espinosa, marco Castillo and armando Vallin. Other team mem- horizAfter Mass, ad:Layout participants 1 divided 7/25/11 10:44 PM Page 1 into groups by parish to discuss their our own parish.” Father Peter Paccini. bers include angelica Chavez, manuel Chavez and José Cacahua.

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