50¢ November 4, 2007 Volume 81, No. 40 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Two ordained to the priesthood Salute to Father Jason Freiburger and Father Robert Lengerich assigned to parishes they served as deacons religious orders BY TIM JOHNSON A jubilee celebration honors FORT WAYNE — “This is a great moment of joy and thanksgiving,” Bishop John M. D’Arcy said as he priests, brothers and began the homily at the ordination of Jason E. sisters of the diocese Freiburger and Robert J. Lengerich to the holy priest- hood at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Pages 11-16 on Oct. 27. The ordination followed years of preparation for Fathers Freiburger and Lengerich at St. John Seminary in Boston, Mass., and Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, and weeks of prayers by the Indulgence update parishes they served as deacons, had served as semi- Bishop explains indulgence narians or attended in their childhood. The overflow- ing cathedral only reiterated the support and prayers Page 3 from the people who came to know these two men. “This can be seen as it is a hunger for God, Jesus Christ, to remain close to us — to you and me, to everyone — not only on See more ordi- this day but forever through the min- nation photos Protected in the istry of the holy Eucharist,” Bishop on the diocesan storm D’Arcy said in his homily. “We will Web site and on understand that there is only one PAGE 24 Bremen parishioner survives priest and that is Jesus Christ, and we all share in that in baptism.” tornado He added, “The priesthood can never be anything to what he made it for us — all of us — like him. It is Page 8 the offering of ourselves to God every day, and doing his will, with the help of his strength, which is received through the sacraments and the word of God in prayer. “Without the ordained priest our priesthood that we RACHEL NELSON Bishop John M. D’Arcy lays hands on Father Jason Freiburger as he and Father Bob Haunted Castle ORDAIN, PAGE 3 Lengerich are ordained Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. changes Parish expansion to bring IS THIS YOUR LAST ISSUE? down landmark Diocesan musician ‘discovers Page 10 a way’ to the National Subscribers to Today’s Catholic Youth Conference Catholic who Championships have not more upbeat rock style version. Both will be ICCL and CYO teams triumph BY DENISE FEDOROW available for sale at the NCYC. renewed their Page 20-22 The couple met at Anderson University subscriptions NAPPANEE — David and Terri Smith of and have six children ages 5 to 14. Terri Nappanee have been making music together home schools the children, and the family will drop from professionally since the mid 1990s. The mul- currently lives in what was once Union the mailing list titalented couple sings, plays instruments, Center Elementary School in the Wa-Nee writes and produces songs. Recently their School District. October 31, projects have been gaining more attention — “When this facility became available, we winning awards and contests — including were able to live here and run our business 2007. Please the contest for the theme song for the upcom- (Icon Music Studio) from here as well,” check your mailing ing National Catholic Youth Conference later David explained. this week. The Smiths first started working together label, listed to the David submitted a song he co-wrote with as a duo “Crossed Hearts” and after a while right. If the numbers Nick Cardelino titled, “Discover the Way.” their work got noticed by GIA Publications The Smiths said there were approximately 25 (Gregorian Institute Association) who was listed above the name of the entrants in the contest and Terri said, “We starting a new company, Disciples Records. recipient is marked 10312007, your were hoping they’d pick it but were surprised “We were one of the first artists signed to when we found out.” the label,” David said. subscription has expired. To renew, The conference will be held in Columbus, The Smiths said they worked with please see the subscription form on page Ohio, Nov. 8-11, and they expect there will Disciple Records about two years until they be a huge audience of 20,000 or more youth. found, with a growing family, it was getting 4 and mail to Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box David will be performing “Discover the more difficult to travel and tour. Also at the 11169, Fort Wayne, IN 46856. You may also Way” with the house band. “It’ll be fun,” he time, the Smiths were getting a lot of said. inquiries about doing projects with other visit the Web site at diocesefwsb.org for Terri, who performs under her full name Catholic artists. In 2003, they slowly started online renewal. Teresa Smith, recently released a new CD to build the studio. titled “Blooming.” She said her version is liturgical, and Nick Cardelino released a SMITH, PAGE 4 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 4, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Jubilee ordination will be the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 instrument of grace in diocese PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy The quiet in the cathedral as the priests in Immaculate Conception was a presentation EDITOR: Tim Johnson turn lay hands on those who will be joining to the medical community of Allen County. ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer them in the worthy and noble effort. The There were about 120 people there includ- STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad sacrifice which is called for so perfectly ing many physicians along with nurses, edged in love during the words of instruc- social workers, those in the hospice min- Editorial Department NEWS tion: Understand what you are doing, imi- istry and others. tate what you handle, and model your life Father Tad has extensive background as PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES on the Lord’s cross. a theologian and also in neuroscience. With FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, In the instruction, we also hear the an excellent Powerpoint presentation and Ann Carey, Michelle Castleman, Elmer BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY source of joy for the priest and for every relying heavily on church teaching, he J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie one of us: brought us through the difficult questions Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Sister Therefore, carry out the ministry of that arise in regards to palliative care; that Margie Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Murray, Ordination to the priesthood: Christ, the priest, with constant joy and is giving comfort to the dying, easing their Jennifer Ochstein and Deb Wagner The jubilee class genuine love, attending not to your own pain and the important distinction between I have often tried to collect and express concerns but to those of Jesus Christ. proportionate and disproportionate care. Business Department my thoughts surrounding the privilege of The hymn to the Holy Spirit, “Veni The presentation was enlightening. The BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice ordaining a man to the priesthood. I always Creator Spiritus,” rising from the congrega- serious questions from the physicians and AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber fail in being able to express the depth of tion. 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of humble men who desire holi- lowing like Mary her discipleship.” ness to make present Jesus Christ, Father Lengerich, in his contri- STATEMENT FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY ORDAIN the good shepherd, by preaching bution to the congregation, and teaching and offering sacrifice thanked the Blessed Mother, the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and sanctifying everyone,” Bishop patroness of the diocese for 150 D’Arcy said. years. “We commend you all to Indulgence extended all share would close in on itself,” In one of the instructions, it her care,” he said. the bishop said. “But through the says a priest should live his life Father Lengerich also com- priest, through the Eucharist, we with love and joy. This is reached mended the youth — so many through Jan. 6, 2008 are brought to God the Father. by paying attention to the needs of who were seated in the congrega- “It can be truly said that the Christ and not one’s own, the bish- tion — to the Blessed Mother’s ordination of a priest is an act of op said in the homily. prayers, “because she formed What is an indulgence? love from God, of God, not prima- In Bishop D’Arcy’s explana- Jesus Christ. She must be pretty An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punish- rily for the priest, but for you, for tion, he said this went beyond just good at it. I pray that she will pray ment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the me, for everyone through their religious life: “So it is with the for you, that she will help you hear faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed ministry who receive the holy priests and the bishop, so it is with the voice of her Son, and that conditions through the action of the church which, as the minister of Eucharist in great cathedrals like the married, the single and reli- when your time on earth is done ... redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the this and country parishes and in gious. Pay attention and observe that you will find the Virgin Mary satisfactions of Christ and the saints. — Pope Paul VI nursing homes and at the moment and help Christ with his needs, not waiting at the gates of heaven for An indulgence is partial or plenary according as it removes either of death and even in jails for peo- your own. It’s the way, it’s called you and ready to lead you to her part or all of the temporal punishment due to sin. The faithful can ple who are about to be put to love. That’s the way to joy.” son Jesus Christ,” Father gain indulgences for themselves or apply them to the dead. — death. Through these men Jesus Fathers Freiburger and Lengerich said. Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1471 Christ will come to so many. So Lengerich are hopefully part of a To the applause of the congre- Through a special act of the church, a plenary indulgence may be this beautiful service is a great cat- string of multiple ordinations in gation, Bishop D’Arcy announced gained for oneself or for our deceased during the present Jubilee echism instruction.” the next few years. Two will be near the end of Mass, “I am happy Year of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend beginning on Nov. This catechism became evident ordained in 2008 and three in to assign Father Jason Freiburger 1, 2007, the feast of All Saints up to and including the feast of the in the actual ordination rite. 2009. to St. Vincent, and Father Bob Epiphany, Jan. 6, 2008. This gift of God’s mercy may be sought at As the two lay prostrate on the The new priests had an oppor- Lengerich to St. Pius in Granger.” any parish church of the diocese where people go. This applies also floor, the litany of saints was sung. tunity to speak near the end of the At the conclusion of the Mass, to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus of Notre Dame, The bishop noted in his homily ordination Mass. Bishop D’Arcy said, “May God the Church of Loretto on the campus of Saint Mary’s College, the that the saints in heaven, showing “Thank you all so very much,” give us many more priests, reli- church at Holy Cross College staffed by the brothers, the Shrine of our belief in eternal life, are said Father Freiburger, “for all of gious, husbands and wives who Our Lady of Fatima on the campus of Notre Dame, and also to the invoked. The prostration of the your prayers and support for see life as a gift. ... This is what churches and chapels of the congregations whose major superiors priest at the altar symbolizes, Father Lengerich and myself.” brings vocations. When everybody are located in the diocese; namely, Victory Noll in Huntington, the “nobody can approach this “We wish to give thanks to — married, single, priest or reli- Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Mishawaka, and the extraordinary life unless the giving almighty God whose blessings gious — when everybody sees life Poor Handmaid Sisters in Donaldson. of himself is complete,” the bishop upon us knows no end. For both of as doing his will and doing it joy- A person who visits these sites for prayer, whether alone or in a said. “The priest must give of him- us, the seeds of faith were planted fully, it is the vocation of all of us. group may receive the indulgence under the usual conditions: recep- self, without reservation, forever.” in our families,” Father Freiburger And the bishop has special obliga- tion of the sacrament of penance and holy Communion and prayer The imposing of hands, first by said and thanked the families, tions to holiness. ... When every- for the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI. the bishop and then by the priests, extended families and friends of one sees life as a call from God, For a fuller understanding of indulgences, see the Catechism of goes back to the apostles. The both priests. They also thanked the some will indeed become priests the Catholic Church paragraph 1471 through 1479. See also the cat- greeting of peace by the bishop priests of the diocese and Bishop and religious.” echesis contained in the jubilee booklet for the Eucharistic and priests indicates the accept- D’Arcy for the “wonderful exam- Congress. ance “of this extraordinary group ple that he has given to us in fol- Families, friends gather for ordination

BY DEB WAGNER Mass for the first time with his uine and full of joy. It is good for wife and three sons, “wished every me to know him.” Mass could be that joyful.” Their Nathan Smith, a youth minister FORT WAYNE — The joy of the 13-year-old son Adam was at Most Precious Blood Church, families and friends of the two impressed with the beautiful cathe- recalled Father Lengerich most new priests, Father Jason dral and thought it was a very fit- fondly as being a part of his wed- Freiburger and Father Robert ting place to hold such an impor- ding. (Bob) Lengerich, was apparent as tant event. “He did the homily and a bless- the pews overflowed with possibly The abundance of joy at the ing before we got married,” said the largest congregation for an celebration was noticed by many. Smith. “Being able to be here ordination at the Cathedral of the People were especially moved by when he got ordained was just Immaculate Conception during the joy on the faces of the newly amazing.” Smith also regarded Bishop John M. D’Arcy’s years as ordained as well as the priests as Father Lengerich as hardworking bishop. they exchanged the sign of peace and able to creatively engage him- Paternal grandparents of Father and welcomed them to the pres- self in numerous projects at once. Freiburger, Robert and Helen byterate. Nathan Conroy, a teacher at Freiburger of Yoder, sat in the first Maria Diaz of St. Patrick Parish Bishop Dwenger High School and pew with Father Freiburger’s par- in Fort Wayne said through an a cousin of Father Freiburger, ents, Margaret and Eugene, as they interpreter that, “The Mass was reflected on the experience of see- waited for the ceremony to begin. PHOTOS BY RACHEL NELSON very moving even though she The Freiburger Family, Eugene, ing someone he grew up with Grandfather Robert said, “It is a Ed and Susie Lengerich, the par- could not understand every word Margaret, Helen and Robert, are being ordained a priest. grand occasion and a once-in-a- ents of Father Bob Lengerich are that was spoken in English.” shown at the ordination of Father “I remember when we were lifetime event. Jason is a fine man, shown at the ordination to the Lynn Hubert, who rode on one Jason Freiburger, their son and kids, playing soccer and sports and and it is a honor to have a grand- priesthood of their son. of the two buses coming from grandson. swimming in the pool, family get- son as a priest. Jason’s great-great Granger with her husband Dan and togethers and getting in trouble uncle was a priest and another rel- commented that there were more two small children, said, “It was a Lengerich to be a blessing to many with his brothers and sisters,” ative was a religious sister with the young adults in attendance than while he was at Conroy recalled. “I thought it was Sisters of Providence in Terre there have been the Decatur neat to see him giving Haute.” in the past few parish. Communion to all the family, just Father Freiburger’s mother, years. “He never kind of thinking about each differ- Margaret, said, “It’s a life’s dream Madeline “It’s a life’s dream come true.” wastes a ent person and whatnot. He’s got a come true. I have five sons, and I Barry, who is 10 moment. He’s special relationship with every- told the good Lord that if he want- years old and got MARGARET FREIBURGER really a gift and body.” ed one or more of my sons to be to know Father a very humble Conroy added that he expects priests, that would be fine.” Lengerich during man also.” to see his newly-ordained cousin Father Lengerich’s aunt, Ruth his time at Our Perhaps this is quite frequently as Bishop Wilder, said of the day,” How can Lady of Good Hope Parish in Fort marvelous testimony to the due to his great devotion to the Dwenger often welcomes priests I keep from singing?” as the choir Wayne, said that she was excited Catholic faith and to both Father Blessed Virgin Mary and his devo- stationed at St. Vincent de Paul sang beautifully in the background. to see him be ordained because Bob and Father Jason and their tion to people. and other parishes in northern Fort “Awesome. Wonderful. This is “he’s cool.” devotion not only to their faith, but David Provost from St. Pius Wayne for Masses and reconcilia- something we have been hoping Her mother, Becky Barry, stat- the church at large.” Parish would concur. “Father Bob tion services. and praying for for a long time.” ed confidently, “Whoever he Father Dave Voors, pastor of St. was on my CHRP (Christ Renews Father Lengerich has endeared encounters will be truly blessed. Mary of the Assumption, Decatur, His Parish) weekend making it himself to young people and adults He is so full of energy.” was a mentor to Father Lengerich. incredibly special to celebrate with wherever he has been assigned. As Mark Wilcox from St. Pius in Father Voors found Father him today. Father Bob is so gen- Don Clemmer contributed to this a result, priests and adult laity both Granger, attending an ordination story. 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 4, 2007 CLOTH LOWERED FROM PORTRAIT OF BLESSED CELINE BORZECKA SMITH CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

“And it’s been growing since then,” Terri said. She often adds background vocals to some of the artists’ projects and still performs and holds concerts as a solo artist. Some of the artists who’ve recorded at Icon include Nick Alexander, who they described as “a Catholic Weird Al” and Popple, a duo who perform at a lot of youth rallies and Danielle Rose, who plays at Notre Dame, particu- larly at Medjugorje Conference. Trust in God On a spiritual level, the Smiths said the big word is trust. When they first began recording David was working full time. When they decided to pursue this career full time, they were trying to discern CNS PHOTO/CHRIS HELGREN, REUTERS “whether God was calling us to it. We thought he was but the scary A cloth is lowered from a portrait of Blessed Celine thing was always the money when Borzecka, founder of the Sisters of the Resurrection, dur- you’re trying to raise a large fami- ly.” ing her beatification Mass at the Basilica of St. John Sometimes people would tell Lateran in Rome Oct. 27. As a mother, widow and woman them they were crazy to try to make a living in music. “You religious, Blessed Celine Borzecka reminds today's faithful might be right,” was David’s that even an ordinary life can be holy if it is lived fully for thought but it compelled the cou- DENISE FEDOROW ple “to seek out God in prayer so Terri and David Smith pose in their music studio, Icon Music Studio, God, Pope Benedict XVI said at his Oct. 28 Angelus. we’d know what we’re doing is located in a former school building where the couple also reside with right.” The couple prays the rosary their children. regularly and goes to weekly ado- ration at the adoration chapel in their talents in the parish — Terri retreats and women’s conferences. Bristol. “We go to talk to Jesus as a cantor. And they both help The couple can be booked for and find peace. It’s been really with the youth Mass, which is now parish retreats and events and are helpful. Since we’ve been going to held as a bilingual service every always looking for new clients. adoration we’re much more peace- Sunday at 5:30 p.m. They both They will also continue to be ful about what we’re doing and sing at the Mass, and David plays good stewards of their time, treas- more work has been coming,” guitar. ure and their musical talent. David said. Another Crossed Hearts project They’ve had their best year is coming in the near future as Voice Mail O:(260)436-6363 Ex 317 financially and for that and all the they take traditional Catholic (260) 479-1162 R: (260) 639-6471 awards they thank God. hymns and record them in a con- “Prayer before every decision is temporary format. They expect to To contact the Smiths call (574) 773- critical,” Terri said. release that CD next year. 7171. Icon Music Studio is located The Smiths have attended St. Terri would also like to get at 69954 County Road 11 John the Evangelist Parish in involved in more diocesan events Nappanee, Ind. 46550 or visit TODAY’SCATHOLIC Goshen about two years and use like the Eucharistic Congress or www.Iconmusicstudio.com. welcomes you!

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BY LAUREN CAGGIANO music influences. He likes bands (peanut butter and jelly) or some like Relient K, Weezer, Weird Al other topic that we think is funny. and Blues Traveler. It’s important More and more we’ve been work- to note that he has a soft side as ing to write songs that tell a com- DECATUR — Two members of well — he loves Enya. plete story. There were a few songs Christian acoustic rock band My musical influences are pri- on our “Pulled in Both Directions” Popple, Kyle Heimann, 27, and marily from my own family. I album that did that and there are a Dan Harms, 23, will be the fea- grew up listening to my older few more on our upcoming release, tured band at the Nov. 3 confirma- brother and my father play guitar “Plaid,” that bring the audience tion rally sponsored by the Office and perform. Most of the music I along for a narrative journey. of Catechesis and the Office of love comes from my parent’s Today’s Catholic: What do you The two-member group Popple will perform at the Nov. 3 Confirmation Youth Ministry and Spiritual record collection — James Taylor, enjoy most about what you do? Rally held at Manchester College. Formation. Harms spoke with Paul Simon, Warren Zevon and Harms: The thing that we enjoy Today’s Catholic about the group’s Neil Young. But my common day most about what we do is that we tell other young people who want group called “Catholic Heart Work music ministry, inspiration and influences include Jason Mraz, are doing what we love. One of the to pursue a music career? Camp,” acting as their house band. upcoming concert in this exclusive Randall Goodgame, Sarah Groves best bits of advice I’ve ever heard Harms: I would encourage peo- We’ll actually be spending a week interview. and Nickel Creek. I love that folky is about success: “to succeed in ple to go where they are called and of that tour in Mishawaka. Today’s Catholic: How did you acoustic guitar singer-songwriter life, do what you love.” I feel like remember that not every musician Today’s Catholic: Can you provide become interested in youth min- niche. that is exactly what we’re doing. is called to a career in music. a preview of what you’ll play at istry and outreach? Today’s Catholic: What is your The two things that we each are Make sure that music is what you the youth rally? Harms: Kyle got involved with favorite Dan Harms song? very passionate about are our faith love doing, because in order to Harms: The youth rally is going youth ministry in college and by Harms: That’s a tough question. I and music. To be able to do both of succeed at music you have to to have a good mix of some of our his senior year he was a part-time think “Calm Again” is my favorite those things and share our passion commit tremendous amounts of goofy songs like “Contra” and the youth minister and upon graduat- spiritually. The song that talks with youth in the process is time, energy, effort and resources ukulele laden “Henry the Ninja,” ing was a full-time youth minister about the Eucharist and examines absolutely one of the most amaz- to it. Keep God involved. He will as well as our more mellow songs (which he did for two years). about how, as we go through life, ing gifts God could give us. help you immeasurably. No one like “Calm Again” and our new I got involved in my youth the road that we’re following to get Today’s Catholic: How does your “makes it” without a huge amount song about the Blessed Virgin, group during high school. I got to heaven may change; we may not faith impact your music? of sacrifice — regardless of what “Forever Yours.” We’re also plan- really into the youth group and my be following the path that we had Harms: Faith has a tremendous celebrity myths tells you. Go to ning on having a handful of praise faith after attending a Steubenville expected to be on. role in our music. Everything we school, get a degree and eat your and worship tunes, as well as Youth Conference in 2000. From I feel also like “Calm Again” is do is in some way impacted by our Wheaties, then go after music with some songs that work both in there, I got involved playing music one of my best prayers. When we faith. Faith is what sustains us, we all your might. Spanish and English. at Mass and fell in love with being perform that song it hardly feels as would not be able to travel this Today’s Catholic: What’s next for Today’s Catholic: Anything else Catholic. Once I got to college I if we’re performing at all, when we much and be away from our Popple? Tour? Upcoming record? you would like to add? had a pretty strong desire to work play that song we’re just praying. friends and family for so long if Harms: We have a new album Harms: Peanut butter happiness with high school kids and to be Another favorite song is defi- the Catholic Church weren’t as called “Plaid” that will be pressed and abundant blessings for every- involved in youth ministry. nitely “Contra,” which blends universal and catholic as it is. Even and ready for everyone to enjoy by one. Today’s Catholic: Please explain humor and faith together really our silliest songs have some (per- this November’s National Catholic the origin of your band’s name. well. While it seems that the song haps deeply buried) element of our Youth Conference (NCYC). Harms: Our pastor at Purdue is about a cheat code for a video faith within them. Everything that NCYC will be in Ohio this year, used to take a group of students game, the message of the song is we’ve accomplished and dared to and we will be playing during the Look for Popple at the diocesan con- camping each year on an island in about how really it’s good that life do has been a result of faith and comedy night. We travel all the firmation rally Saturday, Nov. 3, the middle of Lake Michigan. One isn’t a video game and how heaven the church. We love what we do; time, speaking and performing our at Manchester College. You can of the campsites on this island was is such an amazing thing to look we love to laugh, we love music, music for youth groups across the also visit www.popple.us for pho- called “Popple.” To make a long forward to that we wouldn’t want we love our faith and we love the country, so we’re always excited tos, music and video and their story short, we had an awful expe- to live forever, even if we could. church. to be moving. For nine weeks this MySpace page at rience at Popple with leeches and Today’s Catholic: What is the Today’s Catholic: What would you summer we will be on tour with a www.myspace.com/poppleband. poison ivy. When we got back inspiration behind your music and from the camping trip the name lyrics in particular? Popple kept coming up and even- Harms: We try and make music tually it stuck with us. that is fun, fun to play and fun for Today’s Catholic: Who are your all audiences to listen to. We try as musical influences? often as possible to put some kind Harms: Kyle and I have pretty of message in our music. diverse musical influences. Kyle is Sometimes the messages are about Faculty Position really into rock and he has a much God and faith. Sometimes the mes- wider foundation of Christian sages are about our favorite foods PHILOSOPHY

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is a muscled, shirtless man flanked Orthodox, Catholics by men and women in leather recognize pope’s fetishistic garb, some in flowing wigs and in poses echoing da primacy, disagree on Vinci's mural. The table is strewn authority EWS RIEFS with sex toys. In an Oct. 29 state- N B ment, the Catholic League, which ROME (CNS) — Orthodox and has called for a boycott of Miller Roman Catholics recognize that the products, said the apology was bishop of Rome has primacy PORTRAITS OF MARTYRS DISPLAYED AT BEATIFICATION inadequate because it is limited to among all the world’s bishops, the use of its logo, and was not an although they disagree on the apology "for the anti-Catholic extent to which his leadership nature of the event itself." The translates into a concrete exercise league has said it would drop the of authority. “The question of the boycott if the company "pledges role of the bishop of Rome in the not to sponsor another anti-Catholic communion of all the churches” event." must be studied in greater depth, said members of the official Roman Catholic-Orthodox theological dia- Cardinal beatifies logue. The dialogue commission Austrian killed for met in early October in Ravenna, Italy, and completed work on the refusing to fight for document, “Ecclesiological and Hitler Canonical Consequences of the Sacramental Nature of the Church: VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Ecclesial Communion, Conciliarity Vatican cardinal beatified Franz and Authority.” While the Catholic Jagerstatter, an Austrian farmer and Orthodox participants agreed to who was beheaded in 1943 after he publish the document Nov. 15 after refused to fight in Hitler's army. it had been submitted to leaders of Presiding over the beatification each of the churches, the Web site Mass in Linz, Austria, Oct. 26, of the Russian Orthodox represen- Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins said tative to European institutions pub- Blessed Jagerstatter offered an lished the document Oct. 21. example of how to live the Russian Orthodox Bishop Hilarion Christian faith fully and radically, of Vienna and Austria, head of the CNS PHOTO/CHRIS HELGREN, REUTERS even when there are extreme conse- European representative’s office, Portraits of clergymen killed during the 1936-39 Spanish Civil War are displayed on a quences. Blessed Jagerstatter was had gone to Ravenna for the dia- beatified as a martyr, which means logue meeting, but walked out divider during a beatification ceremony for 498 Spanish martyrs at the Vatican Oct. 28. he was killed out of hatred for the before the working sessions began. Tens of thousands of Spanish pilgrims crowded St. Peter’s Square for the beatification faith. Many Austrian church leaders The Russian Orthodox Church attended the beatification liturgy, objected to the presence of a dele- Mass of the martyrs, who were killed during the 1936-39 Spanish Civil War. and the Austrian bishops' confer- gation from the Estonian Orthodox ence recently called Blessed Church, which it does not recog- homes on the reservation were Mariology expert has criticized the Department of State. The events Jagerstatter "a shining example in nize as independent. destroyed in one of the fires, Vatican and church leaders for their were organized by the U.S. dark times." In 1943, however, his according to Bo Mazzetti, a coun- dismissive attitude to Marian Embassy to the Vatican and the refusal to serve in the Nazi army cilman for the Luiseno tribe on the apparitions and urged greater sym- Italian Union of Major Superiors, was not supported by his priest, his Efforts made to reach reservation. pathy for Catholic visionaries. which, together with the bishop or most of his Catholic out to wildfire refugees; “Apparitions are not a subject given International Organization for friends. Particularly because he had much credit at present — they are Migration, designed the training a wife and three daughters, many one church is lost Traditional Anglicans seen very badly in the church,” said program that helps foreign women advised him to think of his family Father Rene Laurentin, an expert flee forced prostitution. Once upon and put aside his conscientious SAN DIEGO (CNS) — As the ask for full communion on Marian apparitions. “When the a time, the notion of human traf- objection to the Nazi war machine. fierce Santa Ana winds abated, giv- with Catholics apparitions are historic ones, it’s ficking “was a kind of global fami- Cardinal Saraiva Martins, head of ing firefighters a chance to make magnificent and the Virgin can be ly secret,” said Msgr. Pietro the Vatican's Congregation for headway on wildfires that have DUBLIN, Ireland (CNS) — honored in her sanctuaries. But Parolin, Vatican undersecretary of Saints' Causes, said in his beatifica- scorched more than 500,000 acres Parishioners from three Church of when she appears now, this appears state. But now, he said, thanks to tion sermon that Blessed in Southern California, Catholic Ireland parishes have joined tradi- very dangerous, and one can’t public awareness campaigns, more Jagerstatter's decision represents "a groups and other relief agencies tional Anglicans from 12 other touch it.” In an October interview people know about this $12 billion challenge and an encouragement" likewise took the opportunity to countries in requesting that the with I.Media, a French-language business, which in 2005 was built for all Christians. make headway in helping those Catholic Church receive them into news agency, the 90-year-old the- on the forced labor of at least 12 fleeing the flames. Catholic full communion. If approved by the ologian said alleged Marian visions million people. Charities agencies in four Vatican, the move would allow provoked “all kinds of reaction in Belgian cardinal reflects California dioceses have been help- 400,000 traditional Anglicans the church,” but were generally on understanding, ing evacuees find shelter and com- worldwide to be admitted into the viewed negatively by church Miller apologizes for its fort. Despite the scope of the Catholic Church. The decision to authorities. He cited as an example logo on poster experiencing the liturgy blazes, which destroyed 2,767 petition for the move “seeking full, alleged Marian apparitions that structures — including more than corporate, sacramental union” was began in 1981 in Medjugorje, parodying 'The Last WASHINGTON (CNS) — 2,000 homes — and caused the made during an early October ple- Bosnia-Herzegovina. “The situa- Understanding the liturgy begins evacuation of hundreds of thou- nary meeting of the Traditional tion in Medjugorje is very confused Supper' with experiencing and living it, said sands of Southern California resi- Anglican Communion, the umbrel- because there are conversions every a Belgian cardinal. "Understanding dents, there was relatively little per- la organization for traditional SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — the liturgy is far more than a cogni- day, but the bishop is against it. And Milwaukee-based Miller Brewing sonal injury. Three fire-related Anglicans, in Portsmouth, England. when Rome protects and covers the tive exercise; it is a loving 'entering deaths had been confirmed through The move, requested in a letter to Co. has issued a formal apology for in,'" said Cardinal Godfried bishops, one can’t say Rome is in "the offense caused by the use of Oct. 26, with 21 injuries attributed the Vatican, would see the entire favor of the apparitions,” he said. Danneels of Mechelen-Brussels, to the wildfires. Smoke-choked air parish communities received into Miller brand logos on a poster pro- Belgium, in a talk on liturgical and power outages continued to the Catholic Church. It is extremely moting the Folsom Street Fair in renewal Oct. 25 at The Catholic hamper those living through the rare for entire Anglican communi- Women religious form San Francisco with an irreverent University of America. "The ordeal. An Associated Press story ties to seek corporate communion take on Leonardo da Vinci's "The uniqueness of the liturgy is that it said four charred bodies were dis- with the Catholic Church whereby global network to Last Supper." In an Oct. 26 state- gives pride of place to experience. covered by Border Patrol agents at every member of the parish combat human ment the company said it complet- ... First experience, first live the a migrant camp east of San Diego becomes Catholic and the parish ed "an exhaustive audit of its mar- liturgy, then reflect and explain it," near the Mexican border, but offi- effectively becomes part of the trafficking keting procedures for approving said the cardinal, who as a young cials had not yet determined if they Catholic Church. At the Vatican, local marketing and sales sponsor- theologian and liturgical expert in died in one of the fires. By Oct. 23, officials would not comment on the ROME (CNS) — Women religious ships" and will tighten "compliance the 1960s was involved in drafting more than 900,000 people had been letter, although they confirmed the from around the world have formed procedures" to ensure such an inci- the Second Vatican Council's evacuated from their homes. Two doctrinal congregation had a global network aimed at combat- dent will not happen again. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. days later news reports said many received it. ing human trafficking. More than New York-based Catholic League He said those who did not experi- evacuees were being allowed to 30 nuns from 26 nations launched for Religious and Civil Rights and ence the liturgy before the council return to their neighborhoods to see the initiative called the other Christian groups expressed must have difficulty now imagining what had become of their homes. French priest criticizes “International Network of outrage over the poster, which had how much it has changed in less Property damage in San Diego church attitude toward Religious Against Trafficking in what critics described as a sado- than half a century, since today "the County alone reportedly has sur- Persons” during a conference on masochistic theme. It carried the new liturgical model is evident passed $1 billion. St. Bartholomew Marian apparitions human trafficking Oct. 15-19 in Miller trademark as well as those of practically everywhere." Church, a mission church on the Rome. The conference and training other sponsors of the Sept. 30 Rincon Reservation, and several PARIS (CNS) — A French seminar were funded by the U.S. event. A center figure in the poster NOVEMBER 4, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

located at 943 Powers St., in New History of Haven. A reception will follow the Nov. 4 presentation. diocese Senior Days in the Castle presented at AROUND THE DIOCESE FORT WAYNE — During Christmas in the Castle, the historical University of Saint Francis will have Senior Days in the Castle for DIOCESAN STUDENTS RECEIVE CARSON SCHOLARSHIP groups of senior citizens from 1-3 museum p.m. on Nov. 30, and from 1:30-4 FORT WAYNE — Church histori- p.m. on Dec. 4 and 6. The usual an Joseph White, author of a recent- admission to Christmas in the ly published book “Worthy of the Castle is $5 per person. For Senior Gospel of Christ,” describing the Days, group rates will be $50 for 150-year history of the Fort Wayne- groups up to 25 and $100 for South Bend Catholic Diocese, will groups of 26 to 50 people. There be the speaker for the George R. will be special parking arrange- Mather Lecture Series on Sunday, ments for vans and buses on those Nov. 4, 2 p.m. at The History days. These are the only days that Center, 302 E. Berry St. the senior admission rate will be In a presentation entitled “Fort available. For more information, Wayne: a Catholic Community and contact Sister Gayle Rusbasan at a Diocese in Historical (260) 434-7728. Perspective,” Dr. White will describe the extent to which University of Saint Francis Catholics in this area, as elsewhere in the country, developed institu- hosts health careers day tions — religious, educational and FORT WAYNE — The University social — in a culture where they of Saint Francis will host Health were a vilified minority. “One of Careers Visit Day on Saturday, the most influential figures trying to Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the defend and explain Catholics in a Doermer Center for Health hostile culture — Bishop John F. Sciences on the corner of Spring Noll — is a major figure in local Street and Leesburg Road. Catholic history” says White. Prospective graduate and under- In writing his book, Dr. White graduate students will have the faced a severe challenge because so chance to learn about the many little of the history had been col- career opportunities in healthcare lected. “I was dismayed that solidly being offered by the University of researched and scholarly parish his- Saint Francis, including nursing, tories have not been written that radiologic technology, physician reveal the life of a parish communi- PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL assistant and healthcare administra- ty in its religious and social con- tion. In addition, attendees can texts.” That makes Dr. White’s con- Samantha Rahrig, an eighth grader at St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School in Fort Wayne speak with faculty and students, tribution all the more valuable, at proudly poses with Tony Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts football team at an tour patient care laboratories and last bringing together this vast his- bring college transcripts for transfer tory into a fascinating and some- awards banquet in Indianapolis Oct. 17, where she was awarded the Carson Scholarship credit evaluation. times controversial story. for college-bound students. Tony Dungy and the Colts football team sponsor the area To register for Health Careers “It surprised me that the dio- Visit Day or find out more about cese’s Bishops Alerding (1900- chapter of the Carson Scholarship. Dungy spoke at the banquet and later signed auto- Health Careers and how to apply, 1924) and Noll (1925-1956) were graphs alongside two of his players. Samantha is the daughter of Gerald and Sarah Rahrig. call the office of admissions at not more sympathetic to the cause (260) 434-3279 or (800) 729-4732. of organized labor in the early 20th In the inset is Zach Fitzgerald, an eighth grader from St. Joseph School in Decatur, who century. Their concerns about radi- calism and communism in the labor earned a Carson Scholarship Award. These students were nominated by school staff for Bishop Dwenger to host movement outweighed an interest their academic excellence. Zach is the son of Bill and Loretta Fitzgerald. open house, merit exam in securing social justice for the large number of industrial workers FORT WAYNE — Bishop in their diocese.” Thompson is new to the com- City, Minn. He holds a bachelor’s 1953, Father Angelus solemnly Dwenger will be hosting an open During Dr. White’s lecture, the munity, having moved over the degree in theater from College of professed his perpetual vows as a house on Wednesday, Nov. 14, History Center will also present an summer from Portland, Ore. where the Ozarks, Mo., and a master’s Capuchin Friar. from 7-9 p.m. for all interested stu- exhibit of more than 20 color pho- he worked for Inside Track, an degree, also in theater, from His resume includes the follow- dents in grades 5-8 and their par- tographs capturing the extraordi- organization that motivates college Missouri State University, ing: director of the Secular ents. nary religious art inside Allen students. Springfield, Mo. Franciscan Order, commissary Additionally, the high school County’s Catholic Churches. These While living in Portland, he vol- He is married to Kim provincial and an assistant to the will also be hosting Saints Day on photos, along with images from unteered with the Brother Andre Thompson, who is earning a mas- retreatmaster at St. Francis Retreat Friday, Nov. 30. Current eighth every church in the diocese, were Café, a Catholic ministry. It was ter’s degree in sacred music from House in Pittsburgh. graders are invited to experience taken by Sharon D. Little, a past there he became more familiar with the University of Notre Dame. He volunteered to work as a Bishop Dwenger High School as a photographer for Today’s Catholic, the needs of the poor and homeless. missionary in Papua New Guinea. student by walking through the and have been assembled in a book He also has a theater back- Father Angelus For three years, Father Angelus did halls and attending classes. entitled “Behold the Face of ground. He worked three years as pastoral work in the Mendi Diocese Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. Christ.” director of theater for Neosho Shaughnessy to present of the Southern Highlands. As a Please call Joanne Scully for more County Community College in New Haven mission major part of his parochial ministry, information at (260) 496-4703. St. Vincent de Paul Chanute, Kan., directing plays, Father Angelus and his parishioners Registration is now open for the teaching courses, serving on com- NEW HAVEN — St. John the built 11 permanent churches and James E. Robinson Merit Exam at Society welcomes mittees and developing theater Baptist Parish in New Haven will three bush churches. Father Bishop Dwenger High School. This audiences. host a parish mission Nov. 4-7 with Angelus baptized 1,227 men, is an opportunity to earn one of 10 services director Thompson says he was attracted presentations at 7 p.m. and senior women and children while minis- $500 scholarships for the 2007-08 SOUTH BEND — Charlie to the society’s work in St. Joseph presentations Nov. 5-7 at 10 a.m. tering in Papua, New Guinea. school year. The exam, which is Thompson, 33, is the new director County because he wanted “some Father Angelus M. Shaughnessy, a Returning to the U.S. in 1980, he open to any eighth-grade student, of conference services for the St. sort of connection with the church priest from the Order of Friars worked a rigorous schedule of will take place at the high school on Vincent de Paul Society of St. and social justice” to begin a new Minor Capuchin, and the minister parish missions and renewals, Saturday, Dec. 1. Doors open at Joseph County. phase in his life, looking for oppor- general to the Franciscan retreats, days of recollections and 8:30 a.m. and the exam will begin In that position, he will serve as tunities to serve and give back to a Missionaries of the Eternal Word, helped at parishes. at 9 a.m. The cost is $15 for those liaison between the agency and community. will be the presenter. Since July of 2001, Father who pre-register. The registration Catholic parishes in the county. “I am the oldest of seven chil- Father Angelus grew up in Angelus has been stationed at deadline is Nov. 21. A limited num- Vincentians in each parish serve the dren,” he says. “My dad worked, Rochester, Pa., the fourth of nine Birmingham, Ala., as the minister ber of registrations will be avail- poor by delivering food, clothing but there were some lean years, so children. A talented and capable general to the Franciscan able at the door at a cost of $25. and vouchers for much needed we sometimes had to rely on serv- athlete in his youth, Father Angelus Missionaries of the Eternal Word. For more information call Melissa household items. ices in the community.” turned down an offer to play pro- Father delights in characterizing his Wiehe at (260) 496-4701. Thompson’s duties will involve When he first came to South fessional baseball as a left-handed present ministry as “ the good life nurturing existing Vincentian Bend, he volunteered at the society pitcher for the Cleveland Indians to — a taste of the hundredfold here groups or starting new ones within by working in data entry. enter the Capuchin Novitiate in on earth.” parishes. Thompson is a native of Lake Cumberland, Md. On July 14, St. John the Baptist Church is 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 4, 2007 St. Dominic parishioners lose home in Nappanee tornado

BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY (insurance) decide to demolish the night the tornado passed it,” said Ina who was alone the through Nappanee while he was night of the tornado while her away on business in Pittsburgh, NAPPANEE — It was a matter husband Bill was away on busi- Pa. of maybe two minutes, estimated ness. “I didn’t listen to the messages Ina Martz, a St. Dominic, Ina said that she didn’t feel until 6:30 the next morning,” said Bremen, parishioner from terribly scared after it was all Bill. The two messages were Nappanee from the time the over, but wondered how she from neighbors who took Ina into sirens outside her house blared a would reach her shoes, which she their home and asked Bill to call tornado warning Oct. 18 to the needed to leave the house being right away. time she Bill drove crouched back from between her Pittsburgh, pre- bathroom toilet ferring not to and bathtub. “We didn’t know any of these people, wait on a flight. “I kept say- His boss told ing over and and here they were, helping us clean up.” him to take off over again, as much time as ‘Please God he needed to BILL MARTZ protect me,’” make sure he MICHELLE DONAGHEY said Ina. She did what was Ina and Bill Martz stand outside their home in Nappanee, which was feels blessed necessary to severely damaged by a tornado that roared through Nappanee on Oct. that she made it take care of his through the tornado without a barefoot in the bathroom. “To this family. 18. Ina took refuge in a bathroom as the garage was moved off of its scratch. day, I don’t know how I got to When he reached Nappanee, foundation and part of the roof was destroyed. The Martz’s are parish- The Martz’s house, however, my shoes through all of the Bill could hardly believe his eyes. ioners at St. Dominic Parish in Bremen. didn’t fare as well. The home glass,” said Ina. “There were houses every- built in the 1980s was severely Bill Martz didn’t usually get where that were totally gone,” their home and belongings were local car wash and wondered why damaged by the tornado. voice mail messages in the said Bill who also feels blessed not totally gone. Part of the he was gone so long. “We’re hoping that they evening, so he charged his phone that they were both alive and Martz’s roof was gone and the “I called his cell phone and garage blown off of its founda- asked him if he went to South tion. And the Martz’s privacy Bend to wash it,” he said. Bill Please join us... and discover the benefits of a Saint Joseph’s fence was blown into their home. added that half of the house was High School education. You will find a friendly, safe and highly “Everything in the house pret- left untouched. The garage pro- supportive environment within a Catholic faith–and values–based ty much stayed put,” he said. He vided protection for his wife’s car added that while the contents and his new 2007 Harley college preparatory school. were left in place, many of them Davidson even though it was Saint Joseph’s High School is dedicated to helping students grow were ruined by water and wind as moved off of its foundation. intellectually, spiritually and socially. Respect, Responsibility and Service half the roof was lost. On a Sunday town cleanup are taught here. 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Visitation day open to all 8th grade students Come and experience the Dwenger family! interested in attending Bishop Dwenger. ADVERTISE IN TODAY’S CATHOLIC NORTH Jeanette Simon (574) 234-0687 SOUTH 1300 E. Washington Ctr. Rd. • Fort Wayne, IN 46825 • (260) 496-4700 Tess Steffan www.bishopdwenger.com (260) 484-2824 NOVEMBER 4, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 9 St. Patrick’s Church hosts Parish Mission first tri-culture festival St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 943 Powers St., New Haven 46774 BY JENNIFER MURRAY When asked if the parish showed support, committee mem- November 4,5,6,7 Presentations at 7 pm ber Elizabeth Berger answered FORT WAYNE — Games for with a resounding “yes.” She Senior Presentations at 10 am, November 5,6,7 children, bingo and raffles for pointed to the many desserts on RECEPTION FOLLOWING NOVEMBER 4 PRESENTATION adults, music in the background the table, explaining that the and loads of food for everyone — desserts, and most everything else typical parish festival. On in the festival, were donated by FATHER ANGELUS M. SHAUGHNESSY Saturday, Oct. 20, St. Patrick’s the parishioners. Church in Fort Wayne joined “We have so much dessert, we Order of Friars Minor Capuchin together for a fall festival, and at can make another party,” she first glance it did not seem too dif- noted. Father Angelus has devoted his life to delivering God’s message of joy, hope and a promise ferent from other parishes’ gather- One unique aspect of the festi- of everlasting life. A message and teaching the fundamentals of Christianity through his ings. What set this festival apart val was the food. Each culture missionary work in Papua, New Guinea and throughout the Unites States. Matthew was not so much the activities was represented, giving parish- Edmund Shaughnessy, fourth son and ninth child of John and Anna Shaugnessy, was born offered but the purpose behind its ioners and other visitors the on November 16, 1929 in Rochester, Pa. He was baptized on November 24, 1929 at St. Cecelia’s Church in organization. opportunity to sample new foods Rochester. For eight years he attended school there under the guidance of the Sisters of Divine Providence and St. Patrick’s is home to three and gain an appreciation for each different cultures: Anglo, Hispanic other in the process. It is when the graduated in 1943. Upon graduation, he entered St. Fidelis College and Seminary in Herman, Pa. which was and Vietnamese. However, as is people share a part of their cul- staffed by the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars of the St. Augustine Province where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in often the case, the three groups tures that they can become more Liberal Arts. A talented and capable athlete in his youth, Father Angelus turned down an offer to play profession- have remained separate from one comfortable with each other and al baseball as a left-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians to enter the Capuchin Novitiate in Cumberland, another. Although they share the recognize the strengths of the oth- Maryland. On July 14, 1953, Father solemnly professed his perpetual vows as a Capuchin Friar. Father’s theo- same faith, it takes time and effort ers. Only then is unity possible. logical studies took him to Capuchin college in Washington, DC for four years where he received a Master’s for the cultures to come together. Irene Acenas said,“Since we Degree in Religious Education. On June 4, 1955, Father Angelus was ordained to the priesthood at the hands of This festival was the first major have three communities, we Bishop John McNamara in the crypt of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. From 1956 until effort of the people of St. Patrick’s decided to have (the festival) 1966, Father Angelus served as the Director of Secular Franciscan Order (S.F.O.) at St. Augustine Church in to bring each group together for a together, so we could have unity. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During that same period, he was Commissary Provincial for the St. Augustine common goal. Father Chau Pham, Otherwise we are isolated. We can Province. He also assisted Rev. Urban Adelman, O.F.M. Cap., who was the retreat master at St. Francis Retreat pastor of St. Patrick’s, said “Our learn about our cultures.” House in Pittsburgh. In October of 1966, Father Angelus volunteered to work as a missionary in Papua New parish wanted to do something to It is this isolation that the com- bring the people together. ... We mittee members want to over- Guinea (P.N.G.) where he was spiritual director and teacher in the Pontifical Seminary of Madang for eleven hope that people come out, enjoy come. This festival was their first years. For three years, Father Angelus did pastoral work in the Mendi Diocese of the Southern Highlands. As a and see how we are.” major attempt to break through the major part of his parochial ministry, Father and his parishioners built eleven permanent churches and three bush The committee that worked so barriers but it will not be their last. churches. While ministering to the needs of the people of P.N.G., Father was privileged to baptize 1,227 men, hard to organize the event had They are hoping that this is the women, and children. It was there also that Father’s fondness for swimming led to his mastery of walking in members of each culture to ensure first step towards a new future for deepwater for any distance - an unmatched record that was submitted to the Guiness Book of Records in that it really was a unified effort. St. Patrick’s as a unified faith London. Results of his physical examination revealed that his cardiogram was unsatisfactory and in the summer They only began planning the fes- community that works together of 1980, Father was reassigned to western Pennsylvania. Under the auspices of St. Fidelis Retreat Center, he tival 10 weeks earlier, so it towards common goals from festi- maintained a rigorous schedule of parish missions and renewals, preached and directed retreats, accepted parish required a lot of dedication from vals to spiritual programs while help-outs, days of recollection and appointements for personal individual counseling. He continued this work for the committee members to pull it maintaining a sense of their won- nine years out of St. Mary’s Friary, Export, PA and four years with St. Paulinus Church in Clairton, PA. Since off so quickly. They were very derful diversity of peoples. pleased with their efforts and July 1, 2001, Father Angelus has been stationed at Birmingham, Alabama as the Minister General to the especially with the way the larger Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word. After circling the globe four times and traveling thousands of miles parish community helped out. over barely navigable terrain, Father delights in characterizing this present ministry as “the good life - a taste of the hundredfold here on earth.” FALL SHARATHON NOVEMBER 7 - 9 Our bodies respond to daily living in different ways...

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The building many know gratitude for her great love and as St. Vincent Scout’s Haunted devotion, the college gave her a Castle will close its doors after the 90th birthday party on Oct. 16. season’s end. In her remarks given at the cel- Contrary to many rumors circu- ebration, Carol Ann Mooney, pres- lating, however, the reason for its ident and an alumna herself, put it close is quite simple. Mike well when she said, “When you Thomas, spokesperson for Troop 2 talk about the heart of Saint SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Boy Scouts, wants to clear up any Mary’s, talk always turns to the Sister Basil Anthony chats with possible misunderstandings result- woman we honor today, Sister sophomore Caitlin Buechley who ing from the castle’s closing. Basil Anthony O’Flynn. For gen- received a scholarship in her “The building is coming erations of Saint Mary’s alumnae, honor. down,” he said. “The plan is to she is Saint Mary’s.” build a multi-purpose building on Sister B.A., as she is affection- She officially “retired” in 1998 but the land north of the (Scout) ately called, grew up in continues to be involved in the life lodge.” Washington, D.C. Her parents, of the college as a volunteer. Thomas explained that due to who were Irish immigrants, Sister Basil Anthony is well substantial growth, St. Vincent’s instilled in her and her brother, loved and is truly an icon of the had been stressing the need for Anthony, a deep faith and a love college. The citation proclaimed in more land for years; it was just a of learning. Eventually, she 1994 when she received the matter of time before it came to became a Sister of the Holy Cross, President’s Medal says, “She is fruition. and he, a Jesuit priest. sought out for her knowledge, her “We’ve known for years (the As far back as she can remem- sincere and exemplary faith, her church) wanted to remove the ber, she wanted to become a sister. belief in the power of prayer, her building,” he said. “It’s more of a The first sisters she had in school honesty, her courage and her sub- matter of a need for space. The were Dominicans from Wisconsin. tle ability to bring out the best in church sees ways for better use.” After she graduated from high others. She mentors with warmth, Fortunately Troop 2 and St. school, she worked while attend- humor and a spirituality that is Vincent’s Parish have a deep-root- ing evening classes at Dunbarton both contagious and moving.” ed reciprocal College of Holy Cross in A testimony to this are the relationship, PHOTOS BY LAUREN CAGGIANO Washington, D.C. There she met many messages sent by alumnae according to The St. Vincent’s Scouts’ Haunted her future community, the Sisters in response to a request for stories Thomas. The Castle will come down at the end of the Holy Cross. and memories of sister. A 1970 Scouts initially of the season for St. Vincent Her mother died when she was graduate wrote: “I know this bought the for- Parish to build a multi-purpose very young so she stayed with her should be a time for giving you a mer church in building on the land north of the father until he, too, died. At that gift as you celebrate your birthday, 1980 and have Scout lodge. The castle has time, her brother, who knew she but I want you to know what a gift was thinking of religious life, chal- since continued become a Halloween tradition you have given me in my life. You the tradition. lenged her to make a decision. made such a positive difference in “Over the through the years. Plans are for a “It’s now or my life, and I course of the new castle to open next fall. never,” he said. am certain other years, the castle So in 1941, at women who has acquired the age of 24, went to Saint eight to 10 acres understanding, but “some people she went to “The friendships. Mary’s feel the of land and donated it to the Scout troop because of funds are disappointed because it’s been Saint Mary’s to same.” church,” Thomas said. raised from the castle.” an icon for years,” he said. enter the Sisters Friends mean a lot.” Another The Scout lodge is often used In the end, “this is a Boy Scout The Haunted Castle will be of the Holy wrote: “I know for church-related activities. In fact troop and a fundraiser,” and the open this season until Nov. 3. Cross. “It was a SISTER BASIL ANTHONY O’FLYNN that God is well Thomas views the Scout lodge as church recognizes that, Thomas “When the season is over, a plan very special pleased with this an “extension of the (church) cam- said. The Scout volunteer said he will be formulated as how to time being the precious servant pus.” has always felt supported by the remove the structure,” Thomas centenary year of his. I pray Thomas said the Scouts value diocese. said. He said the troop intends to of the congregation,” she said. that she has many more years in this relationship because it allows “Everything’s very positive,” open the new castle by next fall. The first 17 years of her life of his service. How fitting that her them to maintain their programs. he said. “I’ve never felt any nega- The Black Forest will still be in ministry were spent working in the namesake, Basil Anthony Moreau, “(The revenue from the castle) tive (vibes) at all from the parish operation, despite the status of the general administration of her con- was made ‘blessed’ during her makes it open to anyone from all or the diocesan administration.” castle, Thomas said. gregation. With the exception of a lifetime.” financial backgrounds,” Thomas Likewise, Thomas said the pub- Check the Haunted Castle Web few years, the rest of her life’s Sister Basil Anthony glows said. “The money comes from lic outcry has been minimal. site, www.hauntedcastle.com for work, over 40 years, was at Saint when she speaks about Saint hard work. We are a very active The general public has been updates. Mary’s College where she served Mary’s. “I loved every minute of in a variety of capacities. She being at the college. I loved being began her career there in 1961 with the students and everyone when she was asked to take over was wonderful. I have enjoyed my the role of dean of students, a life thoroughly and wish I could position she had until 1968. About share it with everyone. I can never those turbulent years (of many remember a time when I was changes), she says, “I had both the unhappy.” good luck and misfortune to serve When asked what her greatest in that capacity during some of the accomplishment in her years of most interesting’ times on college service has been, with a twinkle in campuses.” her eye, she says, “The friend- From her position as dean she ships. Friends mean a lot.” went on to become vice president Finally, she wants everyone to for fiscal affairs, then vice presi- know that “the sisters have given dent for public relations and devel- their life’s blood for this place and opment. In 1974, she left the col- continue to pray for its needs and lege for a short time to follow a the needs of all those connected lifelong goal to perform hospital- with it each day.” based ministry. She returned to Saint Mary’s College has Saint Mary’s in 1979 where she indeed been blessed by this giant became a special assistant to the of a woman who has given so vice president of college relations. much of herself for its welfare. NOVEMBER 4, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 JUBILEE CELEBRATION FOR RELIGIOUS Priests of Holy Cross offer There was a need, sustained service to diocese and Holy Cross was there

The Catholic School’s office also BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC BY ALEX SCHEIDLER makes sure all the school improvement Fulfilling a diocesan need to plans and state requirements are fulfilled. serve the Hispanic people SOUTH BEND — From its beginning, “All of our schools are accredited NOTRE DAME — In 1959, a group of The Congregation of Holy Cross was through the state of Indiana, and recently concerned parents of mentally-handi- Even as far back as the time when founded to serve its surrounding commu- with the North Central Accreditation, capped children saw a great need to pro- Bishop Leo Pursley was the bishop of Fort nity. Its founder, Father Basil Moreau, we’ve gone to that,” he added. vide care for them while family members Wayne-South Bend, the diocese was con- organized a group of auxiliary priests to Unofficially, though, Father received some much-needed respite care. cerned about the needs of the many assist clergy in the region around Le Kempinger’s responsibilities cover other In 1962, these parents and others who Spanish-speaking people coming to north- Mans, France in the 1830s. The group fol- important aspects, such as handling issues joined them established a part-time serv- ern Indiana. He made sure a Spanish Mass lowed the same practice when they came that arise. ice of respite care service. Eventually, in was celebrated every Sunday on the east to South Bend in 1842, responding to the “I’m at service to the pastors and prin- 1970, the first Corvilla House opened and west sides of the diocese. needs of the church by working with the cipals and what their needs are, whether it where children could be cared for while Getting to one of these Masses was local bishop to fulfill his requests. be coping with a crisis or handling a situa- parents had some time off. often a hardship for those who lived in the The congregation has three main pillars tion that will need to be looked at and It soon went from a day and weekend central part of the diocese. So in 1972, Our by which it lives. First, its members strive taken care of. program it to a full-time care center. Lady of Guadalupe Parish was born in for perfection through the practice of the “We get a lot of questions in assisting Holy Cross Sister Gabriella Doran, Milford, housed in an old factory building, evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity in different matters.” who was also teaching first grade, was where a Spanish Mass could be celebrated. and obedience. Secondly, a hallmark of This attention to the personal matters is appointed acting director. It was not long In 1981, after Bishop Pursley retired, their charism is the preaching of the part of the charism of Holy Cross: “To until it became clear that a full-time direc- Bishop William McManus became con- Gospel, especially in rural or country struggle for justice and meet only stub- tor was needed. cerned that he had no full-time Spanish- areas as well as in foreign missions. The bornness, to try to rally those who have In the true fashion of their founder, speaking priest to staff Our Lady of third major tenant of the order is Christian despaired, to stand by the side of misery Father Basil Moreau, the Brothers of Holy Guadalupe, so he did a search for a full- education of youth. we cannot relieve, to preach the Lord to Cross recognized the need and responded. time administrator and Holy Cross respond- Holy Cross has made its most notable those who have little faith or do not wish The community not only allowed Holy ed through Holy Cross Brother James contributions in South Bend in the founda- to hear of him ... our ministry will hint to Cross Brother Flavius Ellison to accept Linscott. tion of the University of Notre Dame us of Jesus’ suffering for us.” — the director position, it donated his salary Brother James was no stranger to the through the priestly branch, as well as St. Constitution 8.4. back to the Corvilla House. diocese, as he taught Spanish at Saint Mary’s College through the sisters and Father Kempinger has two associate Brother Flavius had many challenges Joseph’s High School in South Bend, from Holy Cross College through the brothers. superintendents assisting with the work of in his ministry. In the first month of his 1954 to 1961, and served as principal there The sisters have also established St. superintendent of schools. One, Rebecca tenure the house caught on fire, and again from 1963 to 1973. Joseph Hospital, and the brothers started Elswerky, works in Fort Wayne supervis- the Holy Cross Brothers were there to After he left the high school he decided Saint Joseph’s High School. ing personnel issues and policy, while the help. to use his Spanish language background Holy Cross also serves in several other, Mary Ann Bachman, works in The children stayed at Columba Hall, and served in an orphanage in Mexico for parishes in South Bend, including Christ South Bend managing curriculum and the brothers’ residence at Notre Dame, over six years. Afterwards, he returned to the King, Holy Cross and St. Stanislaus, school improvement. until Corvilla House was repaired. the United States, hoping to find a position St. Adalbert, Little Flower, Faith, Hope Prior to his appointment to superintend- Brother Flavius commented in an inter- where he could continue his Hispanic-cen- and Charity Chapel, St. Augustine, St. ent of schools, Father Kempinger served view, “The kids really livened the house tered ministry. In the providence of God, Casimir and Sacred Heart. as principal at Christ the King School in up. I think we were the only religious Bishop McManus was looking for someone As well, Holy Cross Father Steve South Bend. house with a high chair at the dinner at the same time and hired him. Kempinger is the superintendent of “I can bring what I know from my table.” Becoming the administrator of Our Lady schools in the diocese. In his role, Father experiences as a teacher and administrator Brother Flavius, now deceased, worked of Guadalupe was a new challenge for Kempinger is responsible for overseeing and share that — some of my gifts — in at the home until 1987. He did not want Brother James, one he took on enthusiasti- 40 grade schools, four high schools and the mission. the home to look or feel like an institu- cally because it offered him an opportunity one new grade school under construction “Serving as superintendent is a way of tion. His goal was to help the residents to use his fluency in Spanish. and due to open next year. giving back to the diocese what the dio- live as normal a life as was possible and Again, Holy Cross was fulfilling a need Father Kempinger’s primary role is to cese has given to Holy Cross, in the sense to be a family. of the church through this ministry. oversee the Catholic School’s Office and that we are on the same mission,” he said. Corvilla is now a corporation that During his 10 years in Milford, Our ensure that it carries out the bishop’s mis- “What matters is that we’re working sponsors four group homes in the South Lady of Guadalupe grew from a rather sion and policies. always toward being a good educator in Bend area. Brother Flavius would be small membership to a fully active parish “A big part of that is overseeing the faith. That’s the important thing.” happy to know that his legacy has contin- with many programs. Catholic identity and curriculum in Still, his Holy Cross community is very ued. When he left in 1991, Brother James left schools, personnel — we have close to important to Father Kempinger. Although Father Paul Bueter, the new Spanish-speak- 900 teachers that are part of our faculty,” ing pastor, with a vibrant community. said Father Kempinger. PRIESTS, PAGE 16 12 JUBILEE / RELIGIOUS LIFE NOVEMBER 4, 2007 Sisters Murphy, Cavender address a great need

Croatia, the United States and tion program in Los Angeles and BY SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Mexico.” made her initial profession in July 2002 in Ventura, Calif. NOTRE DAME — Holy Cross Sister Amy Cavender She then spent 20 months in Sister Judith Ann Murphy is no Jinja, Uganda, East Africa, where stranger to the Diocese of Fort professes final vows she taught at the Queen of Wayne-South Bend. Sister Amy Cavender will Apostles Philosophy Centre. Her early teaching assign- never forget July 21, 2007. In the After this apostolic experience ments included several years at presence of her parents, other she returned to Saint Mary’s Christ the King School in South family members, friends and where she is currently an assistant Bend. She was also an academic members of the Holy Cross fami- professor of political science at advisor at Holy Cross College ly from around the world, she Saint Mary’s College. and for one year worked for the consecrated herself to God forev- Sister Amy is grateful to be diocesan Office of Campus and er as a Sister of the Holy Cross at ministering in an area where there Young Adult Ministry where she a beautiful liturgy in the Church are so many sisters, brothers and ministered on the campuses of of Our Lady of Loretto at Saint priests of Holy Cross. This con- Bethel College and Indiana Mary’s, Notre Dame. She made cept of a Holy Cross family made University, South Bend. her final commitment to live the up of priests, brothers and sisters In July of 2007, the Lord vows of poverty, chastity and was a great desire of the congre- called her to a new ministry as a SISTER JUDITH ANN MURPHY, CSC obedience. Everyone was moved gation’s founder, Father Basil literacy educator at Saint Joseph when at the closing of the cere- Moreau, who was beatified on Regional Medical Center. Sister sion ceremony at Saint Mary’s in mony all the professed Sisters of Sept. 14, 2007, in Le Mans, works in a program begun over the Church of Our Lady of the Holy Cross stood and prom- France. Sister Amy in her dedica- 20 years ago when the hospital, Loretto. Later her friend asked ised to “live and die” with her. tion to Holy Cross is a true then sponsored by the Sisters of her if she had ever thought about Sister Amy’s journey to Holy SISTER AMY CAVENDER, CSC daughter of Father Moreau. the Holy Cross, came to realize religious life for herself. Cross is an interesting one. When The Congregation of the that many of its employees lacked was open to the spirit and Amy said, “My immediate she began her graduate studies at Sisters of the Holy Cross is an a high school education and/or declared, “I was determined to response was to laugh and say, the University of Notre Dame, lit- international community of could not speak English well. enter the Catholic Church my ‘no.’ It wasn’t that I was against tle did she know she would even- women religious located at Saint In the true fashion of Father first year of graduate school. And, the idea, but I had never thought tually become a Catholic and a Mary’s in Notre Dame. Founded Moreau, the congregation saw a as if in confirmation of that about it!” member of a religious communi- in 1841 in Le Mans, France, the need, and Holy Cross Sister choice, the two programs that From that day on she could ty, but God is full of surprises. congregation numbers more than Joyce Troyer developed and best suited my interests and not stop thinking about it. Finally, Sister Amy was born in Del 500 members worldwide and has implemented a literacy program offered me the best financial aid she got up enough courage to talk Rio, Texas. About her religious sisters ministering in the United to help employees to increase packages were Loyola and Notre about her desire with a friend background, she says, “I was States, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, their English skills and/or prepare Dame.” who is also a Holy Cross priest. raised as an Evangelical Uganda, Ghana, Bangladesh and for high school equivalency tests. She chose Notre Dame. In her He encouraged her to do some Protestant, with no formal India. Their ministries focus on Saint Joseph Regional Medical first semester she got involved in investigating and put her in touch denominational affiliation, though education, healthcare, eradicating Center is so committed to this the RCIA program and was with one of the sisters he knew at my parents were raised in the material poverty, ending gender program that employees are received into the Catholic Church Saint Mary’s. Reformed Church. I had contact discrimination, and promoting encouraged by their supervisors in April 1991. From that time on, she took with a number of different just, mutual relationships among to participate and are paid one Amy enjoyed her life at Notre advantage of “Come and See” churches because we moved fre- people, countries and the entire hour weekly to do so. Dame. She liked her studies, and opportunities and got to know the quently during my early child- earth community. “Several of my students are her work as a teaching assistant sisters and began a serious hood, but I never once thought I The congregation is the taking an additional hour on their was fulfilling, but down deep she process of discernment. On Aug. might one day be a member of founder and sponsor of Saint day off, and others know it could still was looking for something 15, 1999, she was welcomed into the Roman Catholic Church.” Mary’s College, Notre Dame. well help in promoting them to more. However, at the time she the candidacy program of the That all changed during her better positions,” says Sister Judy. did not name it as “religious life.” Sisters of the Holy Cross. undergraduate days at Gustavus For more information about the “I love doing this for people who That all changed when a good After her year as a candidate Adolphus College, a small Congregation of the Sisters of the need such a boost, and I find their friend of hers, who was discern- in South Bend, Sister Amy was Lutheran school in southern Holy Cross, go to www.cscsis- self-motivation a true joy.” ing a vocation, invited her to then a novice for two years in the Minnesota where she was chal- ters.org. As far as the charism of Holy accompany her to a final profes- congregation’s novitiate forma- lenged to own her own Cross is concerned, Sister Judy Christianity as a young adult. declares, “I believe this service In her search for a permanent walks hand-in-hand with Father church affiliation and a convic- Moreau’s drive for education, for tion of Catholicism’s intellectual Charism of the service to those in need, and it coherence, she discovered in her- has become very international. I self a strong attraction to the have students from Ethiopia, sacraments and the liturgy. She Congregations of Holy Cross Jamaica, Ghana, Rwanda, Russia, NOTRE DAME — When the gious communities of priests, Wayne-South Bend. They church speaks of a “charism,” it brothers and sisters. addressed the many needs, such means a gift of the Spirit that is His had a missionary zeal as education and healthcare, of given individually or collective- that was not limited to the the people then and have contin- ly for the common good and the church of France. His desire was ued to serve ever since. building up of the church. to send Holy Cross religious Since their inception, the The charisms of the congre- congregations of Holy Cross gations of Holy Cross is to have grown and spread through- renew the Christian faith, to out the world in France, North regenerate society, and to “bring and South America, Africa and about better times” by a constant Asia. response to the most pressing In the Diocese of Fort needs of the church and socie- Wayne-South Bend, the priests ty. are known for the founding the Father Basil Moreau, the University of Notre Dame; the recently beatified founder of brothers for Holy Cross Holy Cross, lived during the College and Holy Cross Village time after the French Revolution at Notre Dame; and the Sisters when the church and society of the Holy Cross, for Saint were in a state of upheaval. Mary’s College and Saint Joseph THE MARIAN COMMUNITY There was great hostility toward Regional Medical Center. religion, and the education sys- Their members have also wishes to express its gratitude to tem in France was in shambles. throughout the world wherever served in parishes, elementary Moreau was a man of zeal and the church needed them. In and high schools, and other Sister Marie Morgan felt a strong call to address the 1841, not long after he founded social and pastoral ministries in great need to revitalize the Holy Cross, he sent priests, the diocese, fulfilling their com- and the church and its schools and brothers and sisters across the mitment to continue the mission brought forth others to collabo- ocean to the American frontier, of Jesus in the spirit of Father Sisters of St. Francis rate with him. His ardent desire and the territory that now com- Moreau. resulted in the founding of reli- prises the Diocese of Fort NOVEMBER 4, 2007 JUBILEE / RELIGIOUS LIFE 13 Devotion of St. Francis echoed in Mishawaka sisters

Adoration as a young girl at Ss. that is a result God’s great provi- tered the Sisters of St. Francis of newsletter. BY DON CLEMMER Cyril and Methodius grade school dence and the prayers of my sisters Perpetual Adoration early in life, in With all of the responsibilities in North Judson. and those of the entire university her case, at her home parish in of her ministry, Sister Jacinta says The Congregation of the Sisters of “I found the sisters to be friend- community.” Lafayette. Also like Sister Elise, one challenge is remembering not St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration ly and fun loving, as well as spiri- her primary ministry is currently in to take on too many tasks. was founded in Olpe, Germany, in tual in their approach to everything education, working with the dioce- “We can’t do everything,” she 1865 by Mother Maria Theresia they did,” Sister Elise recalls. After san Office of Campus/Young Adult notes, “and we need to constantly Bonzel. The foundress had been graduating from Saint Francis Ministry and reaching out to encourage and help others to do attracted to the Franciscan charism, High School in Mishawaka, she Catholic students on non-Catholic their part as members of the body specifically the veneration of St. entered the community in 1965. college campuses such as Indiana of Christ. Francis of Assisi for the mystery of She earned her bachelor’s and Tech in Fort Wayne and Living the religious life, Sister the Eucharist. Because of this, the master’s degrees in education from Manchester College in North Jacinta has seen her spiritual life sisters pray every day and night then-Saint Francis College. She Manchester. and the charism of her community before the exposed Blessed taught at schools staffed by the sis- On the side, she has given grow more intertwined over the Sacrament. ters throughout the Midwest and workshops and various talks. She years. The works the sisters perform was principal at St. Mary School serves her community as a mem- “My spirituality has become are patterned after those of Jesus in Griffith before earning her doc- ber of their provincial leadership more consciously Franciscan,” she — healing, teaching and caring for torate at St. Louis University and council and will soon teach an notes. “By gradually learning more the poor. This combination of coming to Saint Francis, working Sister M. Jacinta Krecek, evening course at the University of about the Franciscan spirit, I’ve prayer and ministry is summed up as undergraduate dean and then OSF Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. been thrilled to discover how much by the quote from their founder, vice president for academic affairs. Sister Jacinta has also worked it is a part of me.” “After the example of their holy She became president of the col- Like Sister Elise, Sister M. in healthcare and for the past eight Father Francis, the sisters strive to lege in 1993. Jacinta Krecek, OSF, first encoun- years has edited her community’s combine the contemplative life As president of the University with the active in the perpetual of Saint Francis, Sister Elise’s adoration and the works of mercy.” work involves guiding the vision In the Diocese of Fort Wayne- of the university and working with South Bend, the sisters are head- administrators and faculty to pro- quartered at their motherhouse on vide a faith-based education to stu- Dragoon Trail in Mishawaka. dents. Their other most concentrated Despite her heavy administra- presence in the diocese is the tive role, Sister Elise still main- University of Saint Francis in Fort tains the routine of daily prayer Wayne, which was founded and is and Mass. Particularly important to currently operated by the commu- her is her time for personal prayer, nity. which requires her to be creative with her schedule. “I get up at least a half hour earlier each day to take time in prayer before the activities of the day call me,” Sister Elise says. While her responsibilities as presi- dent sometimes prevent her from being present to her community, Sister Elise tries to find balance by sometimes taking a few days away from the office to reconnect with God, the “spiritual source” of her life. “It is also hard for me, on top of all of this, to find time to visit my family and for needed rest and relaxation,” she adds. These challenges aside, Sister Sister M. Elise Kriss, OSF Elise finds joy in the ongoing reas- surance that God is present in the Sister M. Elise Kriss, OSF, ongoing ministry of the university. president of the University of Saint “The university has been very Francis, first encountered the blessed,” she notes, “and I know Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual

THE CALL OF A DIFFERENT DRUM Following God’s Heartbeat

The heartbeat of God’s love calls us to be priests, brothers, lay associates, missionaries, reconcilers and peacemakers proclaiming the Word of God in mission fields of many kinds. Our mission and our greatest joy: responding to the cry of Christ's blood wherever we hear it. The call of a different drum. Do you hear it?

MISSIONARIES OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD Contact: Fr. Ken Schnipke, C.PP.S., 937-228-6224 [email protected], http://cpps-preciousblood.org 14 JUBILEE / RELIGIOUS LIFE NOVEMBER 4, 2007 Riches for the poor — a visit at Victory Noll

BY MARK WEBER strengthen spirituality out of the Her home visits are also with Sister Alodia has a deep interest Christian spirituality from call to be a missionary ... and to those considering instructions in in local history, going back to the Creighton University in Omaha. live among people who are power- the Catholic faith. This first step, time when the Miami Indians lived In conversation with Sister HUNTINGTON — “Go to the less, sharing their lives and strug- sister says, should always be made on the same land now occupied by Rita, she repeats the phrase “going poorest first. Always have prefer- gles, their faith and courage. in the home. Victory Noll and how the Catholic deeper with God,” which has been ence for them.” Sister Alodia also serves one faith has been nurtured in this area her personal experience. These are the words of the day a week at the Ask Free ... where her own name will be a Assignments as a pastoral associ- founder of Our Lady of Victory Medical Clinic in the 1500 block footnote. ate and House of Prayer director Missionary Sisters, Father John of Calhoun Street. She is a recep- have gradually led her to be a full- Sigstein, ordained in 1909, who, tionist there, assisting visitors, time spiritual director at Victory even as a child had great compas- many of whom are Spanish speak- Noll headquarters in Huntington sion for the poor. ing, with their applications for where she leads retreats and has a As a priest, he continued to treatment and medicine. full slate of one-on-one personal assist the oppressed and through The Ask Clinic takes its name retreats, which can last for a week- the crosswinds of providence, his from the biblical quote, “Ask and end or as long as a month. efforts became especially directed you shall receive...”. Among these retreatants are to providing religious instruction About every 10 days, Sister women clergy of other denomina- for poor Mexican children. Alodia returns to the motherhouse tions who hear about Sister Rita by Our Lady of Victory in Huntington at which time she word of mouth. Missionary Sisters, also known as visits with the sisters, has a day of Conversion to Catholicism is Sisters of Victory Noll, take their relaxation or performs congrega- not the object of such visits. name from dedication to Our Lady tional duties. “These women are seekers who of Victory and Archbishop John Sister Alodia grew up on a wish to go deeper with God” says Francis Noll, who as publisher of Sister Alodia Carney, Iowa farm. She joined Victory Sister Rita. Such retreats are Our Sunday Visitor served as a OLVM Noll in 1949 because the thought beyond denominational boundaries middleman between the fledgling of working with Spanish-speaking and stem from the fact that when order and benefactors who provid- Sister Alodia Carney, a Victory people in the western states breakaways from the Catholic ed funds for a motherhouse in Noll Sister who lives in Fort appealed to her. Beginning with Church occurred, contemplative Huntington and who, through pub- Wayne, assists, for the most part at three years of instructions at the Sister Rita Musante, traditions were not included and licity in Our Sunday Visitor, St. Patrick Parish where she is junior college level at Victory Noll OLVM are now sought. recruited many of the order’s involved with Saturday morning in Huntington, over the years she Concerning her work and that members. religious education classes for 200 received a bachelor’s degree in Sister Rita Musante, a Victory of others at Victory Noll, Sister The Sisters of Victory Noll are children from kindergarten through sociology from the University of Noll sister for 50 years is from Rita quotes the scriptural phrase, unique in that they make up a non- grade 8 and with RCIA (Rite of Detroit and a master’s degree in Warren, Pa., completed her novi- “He sent me to bring good news to institutional community, not bound Christian Initiation for Adults), religious education from St. tiate at Victory Noll and entered the poor and open the eyes of the to certain places by schools and preparing adults and teens for bap- Thomas University, Houston. the missions fields as a catechist in blind.” And she adds, “there are hospitals, and are free to move tism, confirmation and holy She has served Christ by serv- the 1960s in Monterey, Fresno, many kinds of blindness.” from place to place as needs arise. Eucharist. ing others in San Antonio and East Los Angeles and Utah. After spending time with her, These sisters strive to be rooted Sister Alodia also performs Abilene, Texas, Los Angeles, Along the way, Sister Rita one’s vision improves with the and formed in the word of God ... some home visits to check on Denver, Detroit, Gary and now earned a bachelor’s degree in the- first visit. to mirror Mary’s simplicity and dropouts in either the RCIA group Fort Wayne. ology from the University of hospitality ... to mirror and or the Saturday classes. Detroit and master’s degree in Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ Sister enjoys education

BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY helped me grow and mature. including third, fourth and fifth in gion classes. “I enjoy the rich liturgical life the same classroom.” Following “What the title means is that of the church and realize that liv- her work there, she served as an she is responsible for the promo- DONALDSON — Growing up ing as a sister gives me the oppor- elementary school principal for tion and mission of Ancilla on a farm near Delphos, Ohio, tunity to concentrate on the 19 years in the Archdiocese of College, and the Catholic identity Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ movement of the liturgical year,” Chicago and the dioceses of Gary of Ancilla. I am to facilitate a car- Sister Carleen Wrasman watched Sister Wrasman said. “Convent and Belleville, Ill. ing, transformational and values- as her aunt served at St. Joseph life has helped me to grow in “I also served in provincial centered environment among the Hospital in Fort Wayne for many many ways, especially in my rela- leaderships for the Poor administration, faculty, staff and years as a sister, which touched tionship with God. Religious life Handmaids of Jesus Christ for six students,” said Sister Wrasman. her heart. has empowered me to be of serv- PROVIDED BY ANCILLA COLLEGE years and am now the coordinator Some of her job duties includ- “We visited her every year, ice and to contribute to the life of Sister Carleen Wrasman, PHJC, is or mission integration at Ancilla ing interviewing full-time key and it was a big event,” said the church. Religious life has shown teaching a religion class at College in Donaldson,” said employees, conduction of orienta- Sister Wrasman. She said her been fulfilling, it has challenged Ancilla College in Donaldson. Sister Wrasman. She has held the tion for those who are new to the family had to travel by car from me, and it is a fit for me.” position since July of 2005 and Ancilla College community, coor- Delphos around 50 miles to make Sister Wrasman, who has grade school for 11 years at St. also serves as the chair of the dinating in-service training for their annual reunion possible. always enjoyed working in educa- Vincent Villa in Fort Wayne. division of education. In the time members of the college communi- “We took our lunch and ate it tion, began her work teaching There she taught “three grades allowable, sister also teaches reli- ty and attending meetings of the by a roadside table on Route 30,” board of trustees to represent mis- said Sister Wrasman, looking sion issues. back with a smile on the memory Poor Handmaids invoke ‘sense of humility where God is an instrument’ “All of us at Ancilla are of the simple lunches they shared charged with living the mission of at the hospital. DONALDSON — The Poor the priest expected them to do By 1913, there were 41 mis- Ancilla College, a Catholic col- “I knew I wanted to be a sister Handmaids of Jesus Christ everything for him, and she sions in the United States. The lege, built on the sponsorship of and my struggle was which (PHJC) are “discovering more pulled them out of the parish,” motherhouse, which houses the the Poor Handmaids of Jesus order,” Sister Wrasman said, “a and more” about their spirituality, said Sister Nora. She noted that Provincial Leadership Team of Christ. Ancilla is student focused Franciscan order that taught me in “that sense of humility where the Poor Handmaids of Jesus the American Province, was and very respectful of various grade school or following my God is an instrument,” said Sister Christ have given up control located in Fort Wayne from 1868 religious traditions,” said Sister aunt.” Nora Hahn. locally of their institutions except to 1922 when it was moved to Wrasman who tries to connect “After visiting Donaldson, I “When Mary said, ‘behold the Ancilla College to focus on help- Donaldson, Ind., 35 miles south- with every person she comes in decided to attend high school at handmaid of the Lord, she was ing the poor and those in need. west of South Bend. contact. Donaldson and then entered the responding as a handmaid, not as Poor Handmaids of Jesus “Over the years, a variety of “I try very hard to be aware of Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ someone who knows their own Christ started with Mary ministries have developed,” said how others are living the mission four years later,” she said. importance. We’re here to serve Catherine Kasper, who built her Sister Hahn. The PHJC Ministry and acknowledge these good “It is hard to fit into words God, being able to do the little first little house for widows and Center encompasses many min- deeds and attitudes. Many times I why I became a sister. A more things that a handmaid would do. orphans in which she welcomed istries where you can find the am inspired by the mission focus significant question for me is why That’s some of our spirituality,” the poor and helped those who Convent Ancilla Domini,the of an administrator, faculty, or I stayed especially when so many said Sister Nora who went on to were sick, in Dernbach, Germany, Catherine Kasper Life Center, staff person here at Ancilla and sisters were leaving,” Sister speak of their foundress. in 1851. Ancilla Beef and Grain Farm, the amount of community service Wrasman said. “Living in com- “When you hear the term, In 1868, Bishop Luers sent Ancilla College, the Lindenwood in which our employees are munity, although difficult at handmaids, it’s interesting eight sisters to the Fort Wayne Retreat and Conference Center, engaged,” she said noting she times, was enriching for me. because our foundress had some diocese to staff a school and care the MoonTree Community and prefers the title of “coordinator Living day to day with women of sisters working in Germany and for the sick in Hessen Cassel. Earthworks. rather than director of mission similar goals and aspirations integration.” NOVEMBER 4, 2007 JUBILEE / RELIGIOUS LIFE 15 Fort Wayne Serra sponsors annual sisters’ appreciation dinner

FORT WAYNE — The Fort anniversaries this year as a sister. tions. Francis and Poor Handmaids of medical personnel from St. Joseph Wayne Serra Club recently hosted Special roses were also given to Prayers were requested for Jesus Christ. Hospital who performed a skit of the 50th Annual Sisters’ Sister Carmela Farley, OLVM, and Serran Jack Skevington who is The Serrans asked the sisters to desiring to become sisters with a Appreciation Dinner at the Tower Sister Priscilla Wilke, OLVM, for recovering from a stroke. share their life stories — how they lot of stipulations and humor. The Bank Building on Oct. 18 in Fort their 60th anniversaries. The sisters came from various have ministered from teaching at Church Ladies had everyone Wayne. Father Glenn Kohrman had religious orders, which serve the schools, tending to the sick and laughing. Thirty-eight sisters attended the opening prayer followed by a Fort Wayne area — Sisters of working as missionaries. Gifts were give to each sister as dinner along with the Serrans and social hour and dinner. Notre Dame, Our Lady of Victory The evening was capped off a token of what these ladies have their spouses bringing the atten- Tom Kaough served as master Missionary Sisters, Order of St. with the Church Ladies, a group of done in the service of Christ. dance 80 people. of ceremonies for the event. Dan Kelker, chairman of this Bert Bryan, president of Serra event for the last six years, pre- Fort Wayne, mentioned some of sented each of the sisters with a the Serra projects — working with red rose. the campus ministry at the Sisters Rita Musante, OLVM, University of Saint Francis and and Sister Gertrude Ann Mueller, promoting vocations through SND, received a special yellow prayer and giving fifth graders rose as they celebrated their 50th magnetic prayer cards for voca- Sister Colleen has spent 20 years KNIGHTS HOLD APPRECIATION DINNER FOR RELIGIOUS in the Second Grade! v and for that, everyone at St. John the Evangelist parish, Goshen, expresses their thanks and best wishes!

SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC Holy Cross sisters and brothers enjoy one another’s com- pany at the appreciation spaghetti supper given by the Knights of Columbus Archbishop Carroll Council.

As we celebrate Religious Life we express our appreciation to the sisters who serve and who have served St. Charles Borromeo Church and School, Fort Wayne m Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart and Adrian Dominican Sisters 16 JUBILEE / RELIGIOUS LIFE NOVEMBER 4, 2007 PRIESTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

hanks to the based in Fort Wayne, he clears e t Lo out two days each week to meet iv rd with his Holy Cross community G in South Bend. for the religious who ministered and helped Assisting in parishes Father Nate Wills, recently ordained in April 2006, started build the Fort Wayne/South Bend Diocese serving at St. Joseph Parish as a deacon. He is currently the asso- ciate pastor and supervises the for the past 150 years. adult religious education pro- gram, RCIA, baptismal prepara- tion and a men’s spirituality Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ group. As well, he is a part-time chaplain at Saint Joseph’s High School. He visits the high school each week where he sees stu- dents in the classrooms, works with the counselors and offers the sacrament of penance. “I’ve been really impressed Partners in the work of the Spirit with the students at Saint Joe High School,” said Father Wills. “I see them as exceptionally mature kids,” he said in response www.poorhandmaids.org to the question of whether or not students appreciate the presence of a priest and the sacraments at school. “They’ve taken advantage of it in ways that have surprised me,” he added. He has been equally impressed with the parishioners at St. Joseph Parish. “We have a huge structure of committees and commissioners where our parishioners are pretty We Love Our Sisters! much involved in every aspect of parish life.” St. Joseph Parish was estab- lished in 1853 by Holy Cross Father Edward Sorin. The legacy O of Holy Cross continues with Father Wills and the two other Holy Cross priests living at the parish: pastor, Father John DeRiso, and fellow associate Sister Joan Marie, CSSF pastor Father Stephen Sedlock. As a Holy Cross Parish, they have a particular emphasis on education and community. As brothers in the same religious Sister Mary Annelle, CSSF community, they join together every day for morning and evening prayer and Mass. Once a week, they have their own “community night,” and they Sister Clare Marie, CSSF share meals together almost nightly. “I would think that a religious group like Holy Cross that val- ues community so much could- O n’t help but influence a spirit of community in a parish.” Barbara Carlson, a parish- God bless the Felician Sisters ioner whose family spans five generations at St. Joseph Parish, supports Father Wills’ logic. of Livonia for 54 years “The community spirit that is present at St. Joe’s reflects the of dedicated service to spirit of Holy Cross, which is lived and carried out to parish- ioners and families,” she said. Holy Family School in South Bend “Their communal spirit is seen in a great way in prayer and liturgy, especially in their atten- tiveness to communal prayer,” she added. The writings of Father Moreau call those in Holy Cross to minister in a way in which heart, mind, and hands are unit- ed. NOVEMBER 4, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 17

EDITORIAL Where would we be? here would this diocese be had it not been for the works of COMMENTARY Wthe priests, brothers, sisters who served the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in the past and continue their ministries today? TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. One only has to read the diocesan history book just recently Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, released, “Worthy of the Gospel of Christ,” by Joseph M. White, IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] to grasp the impact they had made to our faith in this part of Indiana. The Holy Cross priests, sisters and brothers came to the South Bend area to teach — to build the most recognized Catholic uni- vesity in our nation, the University of Notre Dame — and col- Pope Benedict XVI and the ‘old Latin leges such as Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College. They serve at hospitals and retreat houses and ministered in for- eign lands. Mass’: Towards an undivided The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, whose motherhouse is in Donaldson, came to this country from Germany to teach, first liturgical tradition at St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel School, and then built Fort Wayne’s Catholic hospital, St. Joseph Hospital. Their teaching ministry extends to Ancilla Colleg, Lindenwood Retreat Center and other The following is the fourth piece the ancient Latin language in the ministries today. of a four-part series prepared by church’s prayer. the diocesan Office of Worship on Archbishop John F. Noll welcomed the Our Lady of Victory MOTU the recent “motu proprio” docu- What is the value of liturgical Missionary Sisters to Huntington. Bishop Noll is buried on their ment by Pope Benedict XVI. grounds, which are styled in Southwestern architecture where music in Latin? PROPRIO Vatican II maintains the value these sisters performed missionary work with the poor. ast week, we examined how Their ministry continues today in assisting parishes with of Latin in sacred music: “The our approach to worship in church acknowledges Gregorian Hispanic ministry, as we reflect upon Sister Alodia in this issue, the new form of the Mass is L chant as specially suited to the BY BRIAN W. MACMICHAEL and retreat ministry, as we see in Sister Rita Musante. very important for establishing a Roman liturgy: therefore, other And the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration have not living connection to the old form things being equal, it should be only ministered at the University of Saint Francis, but at our and to sacred tradition as a whole. given pride of place in liturgical extraordinary forms of the Mass Catholic high schools as well. This week, we close by looking at services.” depends largely on an increased As we look through history we see how they built the faith, the use of Latin, and by summariz- “Liturgiam authenticam” awareness of the pope’s vision by but they continue to build. Let’s look at the Diocese of Fort ing the pope’s hopes for the future. echoes this praise, stating that spe- clergy and laity alike. But with Wayne-South Bend offices today. cial consideration should be given prudent initiative, the reforms of Holy Cross Father Stephen Kempinger is the superintendent Why would the pope promote the to “the priceless treasury of the council — which are synony- of our Catholic Schools. Sister Jane Carew directs the Office of use of Latin in the liturgy? Gregorian chant,” for such chant mous with Benedict’s liturgical Catechesis that has built a strong religious education program in Of course, the role of Latin in “has a great power to lift the vision — may finally come to our schools, our parishes, and for adults as well through the the liturgy has been a chief preoc- human spirit to heavenly realities.” fruition as the Roman Rite gradu- Ministry in Education courses. cupation of many critics of the Pope Benedict’s apostolic ally achieves a sort of harmony. It Franciscan Sister Jacinta Krecek works with the diocesan “motu proprio,” given that the exhortation from earlier this year, will certainly take many years, but Office of Campus and Young Adult Ministry as a campus minis- extraordinary form of the Mass is “Sacramentum Caritatis,” also such is the patient yet steady life of ter. prayed entirely in Latin. But really, reaffirms these words on the the Catholic Church. Holy Cross Sister Mary Brooks ministers in the Office of the use of Latin is nothing new, for widespread employment of Spiritual Development and Evangelization, assisting parishes in the “typical edition” of the Missal Gregorian chant, while strongly How should we approach the the South Bend area with missions. School Sister of Notre Dame of Paul VI has always been in encouraging the use of Latin as a future? Jolene Heiden only recently retired as the co-director of the Latin, with approved vernacular serious solution to the language More than anything, “Summorum Pontificum” repre- Office of Spritual Devolopment after devoting several years of translations. In speaking of the barrier found at international litur- new missal, the major 2004 liturgi- gies. Basic Latin prayers and sents, as the pope says, a move- service to planning parish missions and other spiritual programs. cal document, “Redemptionis chants can be universal precisely ment towards “an interior reconcil- They have all enriched our spiritual lives, even our everyday Sacramentum” (“The Sacrament of because they are simple yet beauti- iation in the heart of the church.” lives. So as the diocese remembers these men and women who Redemption”), reiterated that, with ful in nature. With increased use Liturgy and theology cannot be a have gifted their lives to a service of love to God’s people, let us pastoral exceptions, “priests are and in conjunction with English battleground for polemics or agen- thank them and pray that others too will follow their paths to always and everywhere permitted translations, they are not hard to das of any kind. Ideology is fleet- enrich the lives of our children and grandchildren for generations to celebrate Mass in Latin.” learn or to understand. The recent ing, and is incompatible with the to come. It is an unfortunate misconcep- rise in popularity of chanting some faith, which is ultimately an We realize that there are many religious communities that did tion to think that the Second Mass parts in Latin, such as the encounter with Jesus Christ — he not receive the special attention they deserve. Our special sec- Vatican Council did away with the Sanctus and Agnus Dei, demon- who “is the same yesterday, today, tion concentrates on the communities with superiors in the dio- Latin language in the prayer life of strates the fundamental appeal of and forever.” (Heb 13:8). cese. But for those communities not mentioned, we thank you the church. During and since the such a contemplative liturgical By virtue of this encounter, the for your dedication to your ministry and mission. We appreciate council, numerous church docu- practice. liturgy itself becomes a tremen- the presence and special gifts you bring to our diocese. ments have emphasized the value dous instrument of catechesis and that Latin holds. The council’s What can be expected from the evangelization. The encounter “Constitution on the Sacred pope’s emphasis on liturgical occurs through Christian love and Making a gift of oneself Liturgy,” (“Sacrosanctum continuity? within the sacred tradition entrust- Concilium”), expresses that “the ed to us, and its beauty does not An ordination is a special event. Bishop John M. D’Arcy Pope Benedict takes such things use of the Latin language is to be as ritual solemnity, Latin and the change from one generation to reminded us in his homily that no matter what vocation we fol- preserved.” In 2001, the Vatican’s another. low — whether it is priest, religious, married or single — we all overarching “art of proper celebra- Congregation for Divine Worship tion” very seriously, because the Therefore, we Catholics can have a call to be attentive to the needs of Christ first beyond our and the Discipline of the upholding of these fundamental confidently look to the future of own needs. He called this outpouring of oneself love. Sacraments released its fifth traditions is vital to a healthy litur- divine worship with hope and If we were to all follow the Lord’s command to love and instruction since 1964 on “the right gical outlook of continuity. In large thanksgiving, for the Holy Spirit make a gift of ourselves, then there probably would be no voca- implementation of the Constitution part, the pope acknowledges that has provided us with a wise shep- tions crisis. When husbands and wives make a gift of themselves on the Sacred Liturgy of the we have not yet seen this continu- herd in Pope Benedict XVI, and to one another and to their children, that gift will be noticed and Second Vatican Council.” Called ity between old and new in prac- the same Spirit will continue to shared in the next generation. “Liturgiam authenticam” (“authen- tice on a universal scale; but he is provide for the future of the In an egocentric world, imagine the difference every Catholic, tic liturgy”), this instruction states full of hope. church. It may take time for a tran- every Christian would make if they were attentive to Christ first, that consideration should be given It is powerful to consider that a scendent continuity to show, and if they poured out their lives in service of love. Pretty soon, the to including “at least some texts in recovery of a sense of undivided for the church to rediscover her world would wonder what we are up to. the Latin language” even in ver- liturgically continuity within the liturgical identity within the Our new priests came from strong faithful families that nacular editions of the new missal. Roman Rite may be necessary for received tradition. But the pope reflected this gift of selfless love. And the vocations of Father Even the recent and popular the church of today to have a very has already given us the answer: Jason Freiburger and Father Bob Lengerich just seemed to be “Compendium of the Catechism of evident connection to the life and “Let us generously open our hearts and make room for every- their own special way to gift their lives to God and the service of the Catholic Church” includes an spirituality of the same church of appendix of Latin prayers that thing that the faith itself allows.” his people. centuries past. This is certainly not Pope Benedict has urged all the to say that we will suddenly see Christian faithful to learn. An the old Latin Mass spring up increased engagement with the everywhere, or that we will see extraordinary form of the Mass Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, immediate development in the cel- Brian MacMichael is director of the might restore a basic level of ebration of the new missal. Any Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father Mark Gurtner, Father Michael familiarity with the dynamic use of Office of Worship for the Diocese Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. growth in either the ordinary or of Fort Wayne-South Bend. 18 COMMENTARY NOVEMBER 4, 2007 Demographics, connections are CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson factors in red-hat choice In November, the church remembers St.Leo. WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Curia probably means something,” 1.As well as being a saint,Leo is known as tributes to Cardinal-designate offered Jesuit Father Gerald a.the lionhearted Daniel N. DiNardo have been Fogarty, a historian and religious THE b.the great effusive since he was among 21 studies professor at the University c.Felix the Cat archbishops and two priests named of Virginia. WASHINGTON cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI From 1984 to 1990 the future 2.The highest position in the church he reached was Oct. 17. cardinal worked at the Vatican LETTER a.pope The archbishop of Galveston- Congregation for Bishops, han- b.chaplain to the Emperor Julian Houston is hailed as a brilliant, dling the files for bishops and PATRICIA ZAPOR c.archimandrite pastoral, congenial priest and bish- potential bishops from the United op, well-suited by education and States, Canada and Australia. He temperament to the role of a cardi- also studied in Rome, receiving 3.When did he live? nal, who serves as an adviser to degrees in sacred theology and Indiana, said simply of Galveston- a.at the height of the Roman Empire, in the 3rd century the pope and elector of a new patristics, the study of the Fathers Houston as a choice for a new car- b.towards the ends of the Western Roman Empire, in the 5th cen- pope. of the Church, from the Pontifical dinal, “It’s a booming place.” tury What is less clear is why some- Gregorian University and the The growth of the Catholic c.at the fall of the Eastern Roman Empire, in the 15th century one who was a parish priest just Augustinianum, respectively. Church in the South and Southwest was cited again and 10 years ago, and currently head David O’Brien, professor of 4.Leo opposed heresies including most famously this one: of the country’s newest archdio- Roman Catholic studies at the again by various commentators on cese, was chosen to become the College of the Holy Cross in the inclusion of Galveston- a.Jainism first new cardinal in decades — Worcester, Mass., speculated that Houston’s archbishop among new b.Stoicism other than in Los Angeles — to the choice of Cardinal-designate cardinals. In the 2000 census, the c.Pelagianism represent the U.S. South and DiNardo was at least in part the rate of population growth among Southwest. result of the pope “trying to high- Catholics was 42 percent in the 5.He also opposed this group to which another famous churchman,Augustine of Nobody who makes such deci- light the importance of the growth West and 30 percent in the South, Hippo,once belonged: sions at the Vatican is going to tell of the church in the Southwest. It compared to 5 percent and 4 per- a.the Manicheans — certainly not for publication. probably had something to do with cent, respectively, in the Midwest and the Northeast. b.the Manatees But possible clues lie in demo- the area as well as the person.” c.the Munkees graphics and history, both of the Timothy Matovina, a theology Of 17 U.S. cardinals, the only diocese and of the man. professor and director of the one active in a diocese west of the That Cardinal-designate Cushwa Center for the Study of Mississippi River or south of 6.Leo was reportedly from this region: DiNardo, 58, is “an Italian from American Catholicism at the a.Romania Pittsburgh who worked in the University of Notre Dame in LETTER, PAGE 19 b.Tuscany c.Liberia

7.What was unusual about the circumstances under which Leo got his highest rank in Jesus brings life and security the church? a.He was a Muslim so not technically eligible. God’s gift to us is in Jesus. The confronting everyone, namely the b.There had never been an Italian archimandrite. Lord became human as are we in inability to see through or over oth- c.He was away in France (Gaul) and so only found out by messen- the mystery called by theologians ers. And, Zacchaeus desperately ger. THE the Incarnation. Through the wanted to see Jesus, realizing that Incarnation, through the redemp- wealth offered no lasting satisfac- SUNDAY tion accomplished by Jesus on tion. 8.Leo is reputed to have had a personal meeting with this infamous character: Calvary and in the Resurrection, a.Attila the Hun and by accepting God’s gift of Reflection b.Dismas the Good Thief GOSPEL faith, we gain the supreme result of c.Genghis Khan MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION possessing the gift of Jesus. We In just three weeks the church gain life eternal with God. will close its liturgical year. The 9.What did he achieve in this encounter? Constantly, the Pauline epistles weekend following, four weeks a.He persuaded Attila to have his Huns retreat from their goal summoned Christians, such as the from this weekend, it will lead us Rome. faithful in Thessalonica, to realize into a new year of worship and b.He got back goods that had been stolen. 31st Sunday in the wonder and greatness of God’s reflection. But, before the new gift of Jesus. year, it will call us to close this c.He persuaded the Mongols to attack the Caliphate from the Ordinary Time Never do the Pauline epistles year in a mood profoundly hopeful East. lead anyone down a primrose path. and thankful. Lk 19:1-10 The epistles, and this reading in We have hope, and we give 10.He was also credited with mitigating the vandalism done by these invaders: he Book of Wisdom pro- particular, remind believers that the thanks, because we are one with a.the Saracens b.the Goths c.the Vandals vides this weekend’s first path through life with God is rough God, in Jesus. The key is truly to Treading. As the condition of and crooked and beset with dan- be with Jesus, without compro- 11.Despite his erudition,Leo knew no mise, without pause. Our union the environment has absorbed gers and attractive detours. We a.nuns b.Greek c.prayers more and more public interest, the must be resolute in our determina- must be such that Jesus is our pope, and other agencies of the tion to be with God. king. church, have addressed the prob- For its last reading, the church This weekend’s reading points 12.He was extremely strong in claiming this for the papacy: lems of exploiting nature. This gives us a selection from St. Luke’s us toward the feast of Christ the a.supremacy over all other sees (dioceses) reading, while composed centuries Gospel. The Lord is on the way to King, the great celebration closing b.the title of Patriarch of the Peninsula before Christ, states the underlying Jericho, an ancient city not far from this year. c.title to all gold found in the new world as a tithe principle in the church’s teaching the Dead Sea, mentioned in several Our life, and our security, are in on respecting the environment. dramatic Old Testament passages. Jesus. We must realize that we are 13.A work of Leo became a standard for one area of doctrinal theology.It was known This principle is that God is the While Jericho offered security to as desperately in need of the Lord simply as his as was Zacchaeus. creator of all, and the author of all so many, as it offers security still, a.Tome life. It should be recalled that Jesus truly brings life and security. Wisdom was written in a world Zacchaeus was wealthy, but b.Life of Christ highly influenced by Greek philos- Luke’s Gospel sees wealth as a READINGS c.Volume ophy. Surrounding Greek philoso- burden. The poor are closer to Sunday: Wis 11:22-12:2 Ps 145:1-2,8- phy was Greek mythology, which God. They are unencumbered. 11, 13-14 2 Thes 1:11-2:2 Lk 19:1-10 14.And this work was mostly concerned with saw gods and goddesses as being Additionally, Zacchaeus was a Monday: Rom 11:29-36 Ps 69:30- a.charity within nature. They had control tax collector, a disgusting occupa- 31, 33-34, 36-37 Lk 14:12-14 b.politics over nature, of course, but they tion among the Jews. Tax collectors Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b Ps 131:1-3 c.Christology could exercise their control in worked for the detested Romans, Lk 14:15-24 ways not necessarily kind to and the system made them little Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10 Ps 112:1- 15.Leo never succeeded in extending much authority over this area: humanity. else other than legalized thieves. 2,4-5,9 Lk 14:25-33 a.Ireland For the second reading, the Nevertheless, Jesus, the Lord of Thursday: Rom 14:7-12 Ps 27:1, 4, church gives us a passage from the life, freed Zacchaeus from the b.the Eastern parts of the Empire 13-14 Lk 15:1-10 Second Epistle to the heavy burden of sin, and gave him c.Etruria and Caledonia Thessalonians. life. Friday: Ez 47:1-2,8-9,12 Ps 46:2-3,5-6, While the nature within which Climbing the tree on the part of 8-9 1 Cor 3:9c-11,16-17 Jn 2:13-22 ANSWERS: humans live while on earth is mar- Zacchaeus teaches us two important Saturday: Rom 16:3-9,16,22-27 Ps 1.b, 2.a, 3.b, 4.c, 5.a, 6.b, 7.c, 8.a, 9.a, 10.c, 11.b, 12.a, 13.a, 14.c, 15.b velous, and is God’s loving gift, it lessons. Despite all his wealth, he 145:2-5,10-11 Lk 16:9-15 is not the end of all. The greatest of was subject to the simple obstacles 19 NOVEMBER 4, 2007 COMMENTARY Symbol of unworthiness in prostration SCRIPTURE SEARCH By Patricia Kasten If you attend two Masses in one day, does not ask the impossible of us. for two different reasons,for exam- For example, if it is impossible to Gospel for November 4, 2007 ple,a Mass intention for a loved one attend Mass because of illness or THAT’S Luke 9:1-10 in the morning and then to a closing old age, we are excused, and there mission Mass that evening,are there is no sin involved here at all. Also, A GOOD if we are traveling and there is no Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading restrictions about receiving realistic possibility of attending for 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C: a story Communion both times? How many Mass, we are excused. QUESTION about a man who grew in stature. The words can be times a day can one receive In addition, certain require- found in all directions in the puzzle. Communion? Anonymous ments of charity even go above the The law of the church states obligation to attend Mass such as JERICHO A MAN NAMED that one may receive Communion the care of the elderly or new- In the ordination rite,why do the per- ZACCHAEUS CHIEF COLLECTOR a second time in the same day as borns. So, for example, if one has sons to be ordained lie on the floor CROWD SHORT RAN AHEAD long as the second reception is at a the obligation to take care of an head down? Anonymous CLIMBED SYCAMORE MUST STAY Mass. However, if one goes to two infirm person, elderly parent and HOUSE DOWN SINNER for that reason cannot leave them It is a symbol of the unworthi- different Masses, there is no speci- ness of the office to be assumed by HALF POSSESSIONS THE POOR fication that it be two different to attend Mass, that person is excused. the one being ordained and FOUR TIMES TODAY SALVATION kinds of Masses. So, for example, because of this a symbol of the one could go to two different In this same category would be those who must work on Sunday, complete dependence on God that Sunday morning Masses and one needs in order to fulfill faith- UP A TREE receive Communion both times. with no possibility of attending Mass, in order to provide for them- fully this office whether it be as If one works on a Sunday and cannot selves and their families. For some deacon, priest or bishop. Also, at the time that this prostration takes ANANS I NNERRR make it to Sunday Mass,such as the persons, to leave a job, which does require Sunday employment and to place, the congregation is praying JERICHONJOPA vigil on Saturday,is it a sin? a litany to the saints. So not only is Anonymous find a new one, which does not SCROWDAEDOWN require Sunday employment, the person to be ordained saying It must first be said that the would be to put themselves and that he is dependent on the help of UHT J TMKLSPDA God but also that he depends on obligation for Catholics to attend their families at grave risk of los- EROMACYSFEEH Mass every Sunday is a serious ing their source of livelihood. The the prayers of the church, both on one. Purposefully to miss Mass church does not require this, and earth and in heaven, for the ADDRUFEEJHBE without a serious reason is a grave strength to carry out his office. they would be excused from HDAZTS I LOTMA sin. The church is the family of attending Sunday Mass if there God. To skip Mass without suffi- were no other options. Falling into CEYJSHTULK I D cient cause is in reality to say that this category also, for example, one does not want to belong to the CMF I CPSSDOLL would be doctors and nurses who Father Mark Gurtner, pastor of Our family of God. may have to work long weekend AAOJDEPZTGCW With that being said, it is also Lady of Good Hope, answered shifts in order to take care of their this week’s questions. important to understand that God patients. ZNNOI TAVLASK SEMI TRUOFGYU

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real piece of work: back in under One-Child. That’s true, the day, that’s what we’d Eberstadt conceded; but “develop- they wanted to recognize that,” he Ahave called my friend ment” is more than economics. THE said. Nicholas Eberstadt. By his own Consider the many parents who LETTER Some speculated in advance of confession, Nick left Harvard a might have wanted more than one CATHOLIC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 the list’s release that San Antonio convinced Maoist — only to find, child and yet were compelled to and its Archbishop Jose H. Gomez during his early graduate work at “forswear the children they wished DIFFERENCE might have the inside track for a the London School of Economics, to have.” For those parents, eco- Washington is Los Angeles red hat. that he couldn’t out-argue British nomic growth is a poor substitute GEORGE WEIGEL Cardinal Roger M. Mahony. Father Louis Vallone, pastor of development economist Peter for their hearts’ deeper longings. Cardinal J. Francis Stafford, for- St. John of God Parish in McKees Bauer. So unlike others who will Or, as Eberstadt put it, economic years out, there will tens of mil- mer Denver archbishop, was made Rocks, Pa., who has been friends remain nameless, Nick figured out growth that doesn’t “meet the most lions of unmarried Chinese young a cardinal after he left that arch- with Cardinal-designate DiNardo that being left does mean having to basic of human needs and desires men with no marriage prospects diocese to run the Pontifical since high school, said he has been say you’re sorry (and wrong), is low quality growth.” — because the wives they might Council for the Laity. He currently predicting for years that his friend when the evidence overwhelming- Then there are the about-to- have married were aborted. That’s heads the Vatican’s Apostolic was destined for great things and ly points in a different direction. come-due economic fiscal costs of a vast human and social problem. Penitentiary. that a cardinal would soon be So he abandoned the intellectual the One-Child Policy. Thanks to It’s also a huge international secu- “The Holy Father has sent a named for one of four archdioce- fever swamps of “Marxist analy- 15 years of below-replacement- rity problem, for that many unmar- strong message that he recognizes ses — San Antonio, Miami, sis,” got very serious indeed, and level birth rates, China’s working riageable young men means, his- the ever-growing importance of Atlanta or Galveston-Houston. has earned a well-deserved reputa- age population is about to start torically, an army of marauders. Texas as a Catholic state,” said Father Vallone said the fact that tion as one of the world’s most declining — and will continue to Echoing Pope John Paul II in Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of the the job his friend held at the creative students of demography. decline “more or less indefinitely.” the encyclical “Centesimus Diocese of Dallas. Vatican now requires five people And one of the bravest. For in How will an increasingly over-50 Annus,” Nick Eberstadt closed on Washington Archbishop Donald to handle the work helps explain September, Dr. Eberstadt became population maintain the economic a humanistic note: “In the final W. Wuerl said the choice “is a why he would be thought of high- possibly the first man ever to criti- dynamism that the rest of the analysis, the wealth of nations in recognition of the giftedness and ly in Vatican circles. cize China’s One-Child Policy in world has come to expect from the modern world is not to be ability of Archbishop DiNardo and Besides such connections, size China, before an audience consist- China? Moreover, because of the found in mines, or forests, or also of the important place that the and seniority among ecclesial ter- ing of Chinese government offi- One-Child Policy and its skewing deposits of natural resources. The church of Galveston-Houston has ritories may suggest why cials and a predominantly Chinese effects on the overall Chinese pop- true wealth of modern countries in the growing Catholic population Galveston-Houston was chosen. World Economic Forum audience. ulation, “China’s age profile will resides in their people — in human in Texas and the entire southwest Though San Antonio has been Eberstadt first noted the human- be ‘graying’ in the decades ahead resources. China’s people are not a United States.” an archdiocese since 1926, its potential costs of the One-Child at a pace almost never before seen curse — they are a blessing.” Thus Then-Father DiNardo served as Catholic population is only Policy. Reminding his audience in human history.” Today, China is China’s success in “abolishing a priest under then-Bishop Wuerl 674,000, compared to Galveston- that perhaps the most familiar face young; by 2030, China will be poverty and attaining mass afflu- in Pittsburgh from 1988 until Houston’s 1.5 million. Galveston- of China in America today is “grayer” than the United States. ence in the decades and genera- 1997, when he became coadjutor, Houston only became an archdio- Houston Rockets center Yao Ming In 20 years, on current trends, tions ahead” may well depend on a then bishop of Sioux City, Iowa. cese in 2004, but Galveston was (an only child, and the son of two the “normal” Chinese family will decision by China’s rulers to At a press conference shortly the first diocese in Texas, estab- basketball stars), Eberstadt asked be “4-2-1:” four grandparents, two reverse course and to trust their after the announcement, Cardinal- lished in 1847. San Antonio fol- his hosts: “Without a One-Child parents, one grandchild.” own people, with respect to the designate DiNardo attributed his lowed in 1874. Policy, how many other stars might “Brother,” “sister,” “aunt,” size of their families. selection to demographics. Among other regional archdio- the Yao family have produced? ... “uncle,” and “cousin” will be Nick Eberstadt reports that his “I think what the Holy Father ceses, only New Orleans preceded That particular possibility has been abstract terms. What will this do to reception was “cool.” Which is and the Holy See are saying is that Galveston as a diocese, in 1793, lost — and we will never know a society in which family bonds bad news, not for Dr. Eberstadt, the whole South and Southwestern and became an archdiocese in how much further potential for are a crucial component of social but for China. part of the United States with its 1850. New Orleans is still recover- China has been lost, thanks to capital? And what about the demo- variety of people — obviously a ing from 2005’s Hurricane involuntary birth control.” graphic ramifications of sex-selec- major portion of whom are Katrina, however. Before people in The One-Child Policy’s propo- tion abortions under the One-Child George Weigel is a senior fellow of Hispanic — is a noteworthy and New Orleans left because of the nents argue that China has experi- Policy? That odious practice has the Ethics and Public Policy beautiful addition for the Catholic devastation, the archdiocese’s enced enormous economic growth created a situation in which, 20 Center in Washington, D.C. Church in the United States and Catholic population was 489,000. 20 TODAY’S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 4, 2007

BISHOP’S TROPHY PRESENTED TO BISHOP DWENGER The Fort Wayne Serra Club presented the Bishop’s Trophy to the captains from Dwenger’s football team on Friday, Oct. 26. This is a Sports result of the 28-21 victory over Bishop Luers on Oct. 12. Win streak snapped — St. Vincent takes all

overtime, but lost 20-22. This time at defensive end, and Nick BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN the tables turned and the Panthers German and Justin Schaefer shut found a way to snap the streak. down the Eagles’ deep pass game FORT WAYNE — Catholic Youth One way the Panthers did it with great coverage and supported Organization (CYO) football histo- was by making very few mistakes well on the sweeps.” ry was made at the University of and even more importantly, by The Panthers were also suc- Saint Francis last weekend as a new capitalizing on Eagle mistakes. cessful forcing the Eagles into a team was crowned 2007 tourna- The Panthers scored after both conservative offense, which ate up ment champs. And this season, for Eagle turnovers in the second half. precious time on the clock. An the first time in five years, it was St. Vincent coordinators, Lou additional goal the Panthers not the Eagles from St. John Fort Stroder, Matt Hatfield and Greg accomplished for a short time in Wayne/Benoit/St. Joe Hessen German relied heavily on Evan the game was to “get up by two Cassel. The Eagles fell prey to the Feichter once again. Feichter scores.” This had been an impossi- Panthers from St. Vincent in a delivered with 175 yards rushing ble feat for any CYO team against championship-style shootout 20-14. in the win and all three touch- the Eagles the past five years. It was the hard hitting, high downs for St. Vincent. Holding solid blocks all day quality CYO championship game Head coach Andy Lebamoff long, Bowers, Herberger, everyone expected but maybe not was also very pleased with the per- Campbell, Tippmann and the outcome. In their past 42 starts, formance of defensive coordinator Fredbloom allowed St. Vincent’s the Eagles have come out on top Alf Fertil’s unit. The Panthers main man, Feichter, to go to work. — beating every opponent they were well aware of the great ath- He started off the scoring out- MICHELLE CASTLEMAN faced during the 2004, 2005, 2006 letes and great ability they would sprinting his defenders for a 48- The St. Vincent Panthers defeated the Eagles from St. John Fort and 2007 seasons, until now. face from St. John’s. yard run on the Panthers’ second Wayne/Benoit/St. Joe Hessen Cassel. The Eagles fell prey to the Panthers “We did not give up any big offensive series. Nick German St. Vincent has had talented, from St. Vincent in a championship-style shootout, 20-14, in a tourna- plays on defense,” Lebamoff said. converted the extra point. The tough teams many of these same ment championship game played Oct. 28. These two CYO powerhouses, years; oftentimes their only loss on “Conner McCann was a ‘game Eagles’ Devon Causey answered the season coming at the hands of changer’ giving an outstanding back in the second quarter and St. Vincent and St. John, Fort Wayne, will face off against the top two St. John’s — just like back on Oct. effort at defensive tackle for the Brian Nichter’s kick was good put- teams from South Bend this weekend in the diocesan showdown on 7. The Panthers took the Eagles to Panthers. Josh Blevins was a wall ting things in a 8-8 gridlock at Sunday, Nov. 4.

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DANCH Nick Carmola prevented a was played at St. Charles on whitewashing for the Panthers by Saturday, Oct. 27. The Lady MISHAWAKA — Mishawaka tossing a short pass to Robert Eagles from St. Jude came out on Catholic’s football Saints thun- Mischler late in the game. top at both the seventh and dered to the championship of the The Holy Cross/Christ the eighth-grade leagues (green and Inter-City Catholic League for King Crusaders reached the jun- white, respectively) adding one the first time in years with a ior varsity championship with a more “W” each to their undefeat- resounding 36-8 verdict over the hard-fought 24-12 decision over ed seasons. St. Anthony Panther at Marian the St. Matthew Blazers. In the small school or Blue High School. Quinn Imus led the Crusaders League tournament, the Lady This Sunday, the high-scoring with a touchdown run of 25 Royals from Queen of Angels Saints will face the St. Vincent yards and a pass interceptions, had a remarkable year topped de Paul Panthers of Fort Wayne’s which he converted into a 25- with the icing on the cake — the Catholic Youth Organization yard touchdown. Matt Monserez CYO championship. In their first (CYO) in the traditional diocesan added another tally on a 2-yard undefeated season ever, the girls PROVIDED BY JOYCE URBAN Division I playoff between the score. Pat O’Conner also scored not only beat all 10 teams they The Queen of Angels eighth grade volleyball CYO champions are shown two circuits. The game will be on a 41-yard run. faced, but never went three in this team photo. They were the championship winners of the Blue played at Marian. The St. John Dominique Sanders picked up games, making their match League or the small school league. The team consists of the following: the Baptist/Hessen Cassel/Benoit the touchdown for the Blazers on record an unbelievable 20-0 for front row, from left, Kaitlin Urban, Katie Houser and Rose Lawrence; and Academy Eagles from CYO will an 81-yard burst and later tossed 2007. back row, Coach Tim Houser, Morgan Sheets, Ashley Fenker, Ave Stout, play the ICCL St. Anthony/St. a 20-yard aerial to Terrance The Royals have made it to Tia Neuhaus and Assistant Coach Tom Fenker. Joseph Panthers in the Division Malone. the final game of the tournament II championship diocesan game. In another playoff game, a few times over the past couple Coley Schultheis and Michael Mishawaka Catholic defeated St. years, but have not won a cham- tor in the championship matches. Ashley Fenker, Rose Lawrence, Whitfield were the big guns in Anthony’s Panthers, 15-6. pionship since 2002. The Lady Royals were successful Tia Neuhaus, Morgan Sheets, the Saints’ championship game. Michael Rice led the Saints on In his 15th season, Coach Tim in 34-38 attempts. Stout, Katie Houser and Kaitlin Schultheis hustled for two touch- two scoring runs of 2 and 55 Houser was elated to share this The Royals defeated the run- Urban. Alongside Houser, Tom downs and a fumble recovery yards, and William Glascoe later special moment in the school his- ner-up team from St. Rose-St. Fenker and Dean Noye served as and in addition added a trio of added a safety for the victors. tory with his youngest daughter, Louis by scores of 25-10, 25-13 assistant coaches for Queen of two-point conversions. Brian Mischler prevented a Katie. “This was a great group of for the title. Queen of Angels’ Angels. Whitfield cracked the oppos- shutout for the Panthers by rac- hardworking girls,” said Houser. Ave Stout, a 6-foot, 1-inch front ing defense on runs of 2 and 5 ing 50 yards for a touchdown. “When we started in August, we row middle hitter, led the Royals Green League yards for touchdowns and team- Mishawaka Catholic will face had one goal in mind — to win with “at least six kills.” St. Jude 7 over St. Charles 7: mate Andrew O’Lena also broke Holy Cross for the junior varsity the championship.” “She may have had one or two 25-18; 21-25; 25-14 through a stout defense for a for championship this weekend. With just seven on the roster, more, but I get excited and forget Blue League the Lady Royals were fortunate to write everything down,” Queen of Angels 8 over St. to escape injuries this season. explained Houser. Rose/Louis: 25-10; 25-13 Marian Ladies head to ranked this season, captured the One of their team strengths was Members of the championship White League IHSAA regional round with two serving, proving to be a key fac- group of eighth graders include post season volleyball victories at the Class 3-A Twin St. Jude 8 over St. John, Fort Lakes Regional at Monticello. tournament Marian came from behind to MISHAWAKA — The fast-paced thrash Frankfort, 3-0, on games The St. Joseph South Bend/Holy volleyball Lady Knights of of 25-21; 25-6 and 25-15; and Cross eighth grade won the ICCL Marian High School in then followed it up with a 3-0 soccer championship Oct. 28. The Mishawaka will make their sec- decision over Andrean of team consists of the following: ond trip to the final round of the Merrillville: 25-13; 25-11; 25-11. seated front row, from left, Indiana High School Athletic In posting their season record Jonathon Carton, Clay Kusbach, Association (IHSAA) post season at 34-4, the powerful Lady Thomas Labuzienski and Nick Hall; tournament this weekend at Knights were spearheaded by the combination of Katie Mischler, seated in second row: Paul Muncie Central. Coach Dave Anderson’s senior Katie Britton, Stephanie Kreager Hickner, Pat Bruneel, Nick Barlow, and Katherine Chalko with bom- Stuart Cowen, Kevin Carney, Jesse Knights will face Jasper in the first game. bardment of kills, digs and place- Cordoba-Wilson, Kevin Kruzsewski Marian, which has been top ments. — EJD and Coach Steve Burnside; and standing, Tommy Byszewski, Tom Ferlic, Jeremy Doyle, Alec Fullenkamp, Sam Eleff and Coach WestWest Region Region AdministratorWest Administrator Tom Labuzienski. Catholic CharitiesRegion seeks a dynamic, Administrator self-starting individual to oversee the agency’s operations in a five county area, based in South Bend, Indiana. Responsibilities involve aggressively seeking funding for St. Joseph School sweeps programs, promoting the agency and its services, and maintaining the soccer championship Part-time/full-time representatives needed relationships with parishes, community organizations, and community SOUTH BEND — Something leaders. This individual will also be responsible for overseeing the very rare in Inter-City Catholic Positions in Evangelization Brief Services program and Food Pantry, which includes direct client League (ICCL) soccer occurred service. over the weekend at the champi- Distribute Saint Joseph Communications Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work, Public onship tournament. St. Joseph School, South Bend, won all four CDs from top-ranking Catholic apologists Administration, or related degree, with a least five years of progressive- ICCL soccer championships. such as Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, Archbishop Fulton ly responsible supervision experience, experience in grant writing, con- In the boy’s varsity, the St. Sheen, and many more! All dioceses open; tracting, and public speaking, practicing Catholic, knowledge of and Joseph/Holy Cross eighth grade commitment to the Catholic Church’s social teachings, the ability to team defeated Christ the King, 3- No experience necessary. Flexible hours. represent the agency in a variety of settings, proficient in Internet, 1. In the girl’s varsity seventh Great pay. Re-energize parishes and bring and eighth grade division, St. word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail applications (prefer Microsoft Joseph beat Christ the King, 4-1. fallen-away Catholics back home. Office), and a valid driver’s license. Starting Salary: $37,180. In the boys junior varsity Call Annie at 716-297-8310 Please send resume by November 12, 2007 to: league, St. Joseph defeated Christ e-mail: [email protected] the King, 3-0. In the girl’s junior or go to www.lighthousecatholicmedia.com varsity, St. Joseph won over Christ EOE the King, 2-1, in overtime. 22 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC NOVEMBER 4, 2007 Cardegles show impressive results in cross country action Living a year biblically takes BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN readers on enlightening journey FORT WAYNE — In Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) cross BY LAUREN CAGGIANO example of his compli- country action, the Cardegles of ance with fundamental St. Jude and St. Charles finished biblical teachings. their 2007 season in grand style. A book cover with photo of a beard- One of the most At the Carroll Middle School ed man clothed in a white tunic, outrageous memoirs Invitational on Sept. 29, the boys holding a Starbucks cup in one hand is an incident with turned in a third-place finish and and the Ten Commandments in the stoning adulterers. the girl’s team placed in the sixth other, with the New York skyline as Jacobs was in spot. the backdrop, is enough to pique Central Park when a The Cardegles finished in first your interest. man inquired about place in both the boys and girls “The Year of Living Biblically: his “queer” dress. divisions of the Cardegle One Man’s Quest to Follow the “I’m trying to live Invitational they hosted at Shoaff Bible as Literally as Possible” is a by the rules of the Park on Oct. 11. The seven other humorous yet poignant account of Bible,” he said. teams competing against the The Cardegles of St. Charles and an agnostic Jewish New Yorker’s “The Ten mighty Cardegles were Huntington St. Jude’s cross country team adventures living the Bible by the Commandments, Catholic, Leo, Blackhawk recently bestowed top honors to letter of the law. In this book, A.J. stoning adulter- Christian, Prince Chapman, Andrew Eckrich and Kate Kinley. Jacobs, a journalist and Esquire ers ...” Lutheran Middle School, editor, takes it upon himself to be a “I’m an Canterbury and St. Vincent. student of the Bible for 365 days. want to, not because they have to.” adulterer,” the Canterbury School was runner-up Jacobs has long considered him- explained Kauffman. This year’s man replied for the boys while Lutheran Middle self an agonistic, growing up in a recipient was Heather Lothamer. and Jacobs School took second place for the secular Jewish family, “the same “Heather made great strides in her responded girl’s run. way Olive Garden is an Italian performance and transformed from accordingly Cardegle standout, Andrew restaurant” — barely. But the just being a participant to being a by throwing Eckrich, set a new course record young father wanted to find out if runner.” The 2007 Cardegle Cross pebbles at for the boys with a time of 10:08. he was missing something from Country Award Winners were as the sinner. A lower girl’s time was also estab- religion, lest he pass this “defect” follows: Needless lished on the course by Lauren on to his son. to say, the Hamilton of Leo of 11:48. Top 7 girls His yearlong journey is a series stoning Eckrich’s personal best on the 1. Kate Kinley of mini-epiphanies that readers can did not year was a Cardegle record of 9:58. 2. Danielle Colone share along the way. Jacobs read go over well with the He went undefeated the entire sea- 3. Karen Eckrich several versions of the Bible (Old man, and Jacobs returns home son and earned the team’s top run- 4. Melinda Earnest and New Testament), consults spiri- bruised but enlightened. But as the ner award for the boys at the team’s 5. Maddie Obergfell tual advisors and visits cross-sec- Bible says, an eye for an eye, right? and enlightening, no matter what recent award banquet held at the St. 6. Gabrielle Acree tions of communities that take the I won’t dare spoil the ending for your faith is,” he told Today’s Charles Hession Center. Top hon- 7. LeeAnn Moeller Bible literally. you, but in short Jacobs gains a Catholic. “You don’t have to take ors for the girls, went to Kate Top 7 Boys But most challenging is his new appreciation for religion and the Bible literally (to follow God’s Kinley. She had five first-place fin- 1. Andrew Eckrich steadfast adherence to the Biblical discovers some truths about him- way).” ishes and three second-place hon- 2. Luke Offerle mandates. He vows to obey the Ten self. His trademark beard is long Jacobs said he came across ors in 10 meets. Kinley also set a 3. Luke Miller Commandments — yes, every one gone now, but the lessons learned some “fascinating surprises” in his Cardegle best-time-ever-clocked 4. Brandon Underwood of them — verbatim. Case in point: in those 12 months will echo in his spiritual journey, but he regrets he for the girls of 11:25. 5. Jacob Malmstrom we are told in the Ten mind forever. couldn’t explore Catholicism as Coach Dan Kauffman described 6. Sean McManus Commandments not to work on the Jacobs has the unique gift of much as he would have liked. that the Cardegle Award depicts 7. Jacob Kohlmeyer Sabbath. Jacobs, however, takes it writing about archaic biblical law “I couldn’t cram it all into a what a cross country runner should Most Valuable Runner Award so far as to avoid opening e-mails with a fresh 21st century tone. year,” he said about the plethora of truly represent. The winner is the — Andrew Eckrich, Kate Kinley on the weekends. I recommend this book for information about world religions athlete who displays a great atti- Most Improved Runner Award As you might imagine, this is Catholics, non-Catholics, secular out there. tude, hard work at practice, excel- — Scotty Jauch, Maddie Obergfell quite a challenge for a writer, but and religious people alike-basically The book is currently in stores. lent attendance, dedication to the Mental Attitude Award — Luke Jacobs faithfully vows to uphold anyone who is looking for a differ- See www.ajjacobs.com to read team and dedication to the sport. Offerle, Gabriell Acree the precepts of the law. His burly ent look at religion. more about the author and his “This person runs because they Cardegle Award — Heather beard is perhaps the most outward “I hope this book is entertaining work. SERVICE DIRECTORY Your source for reliable services within the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

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Send in your Beverly J.Spencer, 85, Edward E.Papczynski, St.Thomas the Apostle 80, Sacred Heart of Conrad C.Lopez Jr., 63, announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Jesus St.Adalbert Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Fort Wayne Virginia A.Martin, 88, New Haven Ted A.Wroblewski, 74, or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please St.Vincent de Paul Patricia M.Clark, 61, St.Stanislaus call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. St.John the Baptist Jerome A.Tippmann, Marianna Ciszewski, 62, St.Charles Notre Dame 94, St.Adalbert FUNDRAISERS Hanchar Foundation, a charity the combined choir is open to Borromeo Brother Rudolph M. which provides medical equip- any interested singers. The Talaga, CSC, 77, Catherine Gorman, 91, Craft bazaar supports BD band rehearsal schedule is: Sunday, Edward Johnson, 50, Fort Wayne — The Bishop ment to those with no insurance, Holy Cross Village St.Anthony de Padua Nov. 11, 3-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, Our Lady of Good Hope Dwenger Music Boosters will will have a fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 18, 3-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, John G.Sullivan, 85, Albin Sidorowicz, 89, have a fall craft bazaar on Nov. 8, from 4-7 p.m. Twelve Clement R.Jehl, 64, Nov. 25, 3-4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sacred Heart Basilica St.Adalbert Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to local celebrities will compete Our Lady of Good Hope Dec. 2, 2:30-4 p.m. Rehearsals 3 p.m. in the school gymnasium, with six local restaurants for the will be held at Prairie Street South Bend Tillie Goralski, 91, 1300 E. Washington Center Rd. most popular soup, chili, chow- Catherine Mullholand, Mennonite Church, 1316 Prairie Mario A.Felan Sr., 59, St.Casimir Proceeds support the music pro- der or gumbo. Free-will donation 79, St.Charles St. St.Adalbert gram. taken at the door. Band, cash bar Borromeo James R.Jankowski, 54, and silent auction also offered. Mary V.Kalka, 88, St.Adalbert Beginning Experience weekend planned Mary M.Poppele, 81, Fish Fry Donaldson — A retreat for wid- St.Adalbert New Haven — The Holy Name Snowflake bazaar St.Therese Jennie M.Swiental, owed, divorced and separated Society of St. John the Baptist Huntington — St. Mary Parish, Theresa L.Lesiuk, 77, 101, St.Stanislaus persons will be held at Barbara A.Parks Butler, Parish will have a fish fry on 903 N. Jefferson, will hold a St.Adalbert Lindenwood Retreat Center from Friday, Nov. 2, from 4-7 p.m. snowflake bazaar, Saturday, Nov. 80, St.Vincent de Paul Catherine R.Dettmer, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, to 3 p.m. Tickets are adults $6.50, children 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Margaret M.Benko, 81, 84, St.Matthew Sunday, Nov. 18. This Christian- Christopher A.Minlon, 5-12 years old $3.50 and children Sunday, Nov. 4, after Masses. Our Lady of Hungary Cathedral based program assists persons to 32, St.Vincent de Paul under 5 free. The bazaar, held in the school gym, will feature lunch, crafts, a work through deep feelings of Belinda Suter, 69, Ralph C.Michaels, 86, Granger raffle and a bake sale. grief, anger, depression and loss. St.Matthew Cathedral Christ the King Fall rummage, craft and bake sale Registrations are needed by Nov. Kelly L.Paris, 37, planned Spaghetti dinner 3. Call Rachel at (574) 271-1699 St.Pius X Fort Wayne — St. Joseph South Bend — The Knights of or e-mail [email protected]. Hessen Cassel will have a fall Columbus Council #5570 will rummage and bake sale on have a spaghetti dinner, Friday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 Thursday, Nov. 8, from 4-6 p.m. p.m. and Saturday Nov. 10, from Adults $7, children ages 5 to 12 8 a.m. to noon in the parish hall. $2.50. The council is located at $3 sack sale on Saturday. The 5202 Linden Ave., one block east craft sale will be Saturday, Nov. of Mayflower Road. 10, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gymnasium. Lunch items will be available. DEVOTIONS Little Flower Holy Hour Knights plan fish fry Fort Wayne — Father Jason Fort Wayne — The Knights of Freiburger, will celebrate the Columbus Council 451, 601 Holy Hour at MacDougal Chapel Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on on Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 7:30 Father Jason is assisting at St. p.m. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 Vincent de Paul Parish. for children 12 and under. Fish, two sides and beverage are Advent Carols combine choirs included. Elkhart — An ecumenical Advent Lessons and Carols will Hanchar Foundation hosts charity event be held Sunday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. Fort Wayne — The Brenda at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1108 S. Main St. Membership in

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GREAT MOMENT OF JOY

PHOTOS BY RACHEL NELSON Bishop D’Arcy blesses new wing at Bishop Dwenger High School

BY LAUREN CAGGIANO were the most ecstatic about the “It was a lot of work,” she said. addition. “Dennis taught me a lot.” “We’re better able to meet the The assistant said the evening FORT WAYNE — Bishop needs of the students,” said has special significance because Dwenger High School students, Christine Russell, the high school’s it’s a time for donors to experience faculty, staff, parents, alumni and band and orchestra director, about the fruits of their sacrifice. friends celebrated the blessing and her experience in the new wing. “I’m looking forward to formal- dedication of the fine arts wing “The students are thrilled about ly thanking the donors,” she said. Oct. 24. having their own space,” she said. “This is our opportunity to say Through fundraising efforts like “Setting up is no longer a concern; thank you.” the ONE Family Campaign and we save an immense amount of The fine arts wing is one of private donations, the school was time so we can get down to the many good things to come. CME able to build an additional wing to business of making music.” Construction has broken ground better serve the needs of the Liz Delaney, the high school’s for a new academic wing, which school’s art programs. The new development assistant, had more of will be located in the southeast wing includes facilities for the a “behind the scenes” perspective corner of the main school building. marching band, orchestra show as a fundraiser. Work is expected to be completed choir, color guard and art classes. Delaney, a 1986 graduate, came in the spring of 2008. The evening included a 6 p.m. on board during the middle of the The wing will house eight new reception with hors d’oeuvres, fund-raising project. “It was a classrooms, 130 additional student guided tours, performances by the learning experience for me,” she lockers, and additional restroom orchestra, and most notably, the said. “I was surprised how easy it facilities. Soon campus ministry prayer of blessing by Bishop John was to get people to support and the school’s service coordina- M. D’Arcy. (Dwenger’s) mission.” tor will have more space. Offices, PROVIDED BY BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL Recent and senior alumni alike Delaney attributes much of her a conference room, and open meet- Bishop John M. D’Arcy blesses the music room of Bishop Dwenger High returned to their alma mater for a success to Dennis Fech, the direc- ing space will help meet the needs Schools new fine arts wing at an Oct. 24 dedication. The new wing glimpse at the new facility. But it tor of development and alumni of the various service clubs associ- includes facilities for the marching band, orchestra show choir, color was the students and faculty who relations. ated with campus ministry. guard and art classes.