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LaGrange parish BY JUDY BRADFORD celebrates 75 years SOUTH BEND — About 100 pet owners, and their Eucharistic exhibition pets showed up for a special blessing on Sunday, Oct. 4, the day set aside as the feast of St. Francis of part of celebration Assisi, patron saint of animals and ecology. Page 8 The new event, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, was part of a cele- bration to look anew at Franciscan spirituality, and focus on the sacredness of creation. “It also ties in to our mission to the poor because New saint we are to use only what we need in the way of water, food and goods, and not amass things just for the Father Damien canonized sake of amassing things,” said Sister Agnes Marie, an organizer for the event. this Sunday The public animal blessings took place in the Page 10 parking lot of Marian High School across the street from where the 120 sisters make their home, and JUDY BRADFORD also held a retreat on Saturday to study and reflect Mary Mac Donald receives the blessing from Franciscan Father Jim Kendzierski while hold- on the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. ing her 10-year-old Dachshund named Solow. Franciscan Father Jim Kendziereski, chaplain of Called to respect Our Lady of Angels Infirmary and Retirement Home Many of the dogs attending have also that a person’s blood pressure and stress on the campus, blessed the animals one by one as been involved in pet therapy programs, level go down when petting a dog or cat. all life they arrived at the high school. “I’m just waiting for which take them into nursing homes and You can just see the delight in the person’s a snake to arrive,’’ said Father Kendziereski, a little retirement centers to give aging and dis- face.” Young Adult Perspectives hesitation in his voice. abled residents a mental lift. Co-sponsoring the event was the K-9 Page 11 Luckily, no one brought a snake but there were “We realize that there’s something very Crisis Response Team, which brings dogs lots of dogs, a few cats and one duck. In fun, one of special in the creature world that we con- to serve in disaster settings, such as floods the sisters dressed up as a mouse and she got a bless- nect with,” said Sister Agnes Marie Regan, ing too. All the animals behaved, and Father a Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual Kendziereski blessed the pet owners as well. Adoration. “There is scientific evidence BLESSING, PAGE 20

of YEAR our PRIESTS Red Mass recognizes attorneys, BY MARK WEBER judges and public officials

FATHER BY BONNIE ELBERSON October in cities around the nation. Bishop D’Arcy reminded his audience PAUL MILLER of St. Thomas More, who was executed in FORT WAYNE — Celebrated by Bishop 1535 for refusing to sign an oath accepting Two days before D-Day John M. D’Arcy, the annual Red Mass was the King of England as his religious author- with Allied Forces landing held Sunday in the Cathedral of the ity. More said, “I die the king’s good ser- Immaculate Conception in downtown Fort vant, but God’s first.” on the beaches of Wayne, followed by brunch at the nearby The bishop noted that Thomas More was Normandy, June 4, 1944, Grand Wayne Center. proclaimed the patron of statesmen by Pope Bishop D’Arcy said, “The purpose of John Paul II in 2000 and should serve as a seven men prostrated themselves in the the Red Mass is to ask the Lord to send his model for those in the legal profession. He sanctuary of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on lawyers, judges and public admonished his listeners to make a person- servants that they may have that same spir- al pledge to bring Christ into their daily Immaculate Conception to receive the it of integrity and goodness as they serve lives as More did and said, “May all your sacrament of holy orders from Bishop John the law and their fellow citizens.” Its name decisions and deliberations be blessed.” is derived from the red color of the vest- At the brunch which followed the Red Francis Noll. Among them was Paul David ments of the celebrant, which is symbolic of the Holy Spirit. The Red Mass is cur- YEAR OF, PAGE 5 rently celebrated on the first Sunday in RED MASS, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 11, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the ‘The bishop is not the name Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy of an honor, but of a work’

EDITOR: Tim Johnson woman. All these things that were supposed Wayne and home. And a chance to stay up to liberate her: abortion, premarital sex, late and prepare, what I hope, was a worthy NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad contraception — have they liberated her or talk for the Red Mass. have they enslaved her?” On Sunday, we had the Annual Red Editorial Department Father Bransfield presented, in a beauti- Mass for the judges and lawyers and politi- PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan NEWS ful way, the liberating Catholic teaching on cal leaders at the Cathedral of the FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, great moral issues. With a touch of humor Immaculate Conception. Our speaker after- Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, &NOTES and a wide scope, he enriched us all with wards was Chris Godfrey, who played in Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, his learning and his pastoral insight, fully in three Rose Bowls with the University of support of church teaching. Michigan, and also the Super Bowl with the Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY New York Giants. He spoke about the Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, Our high schools importance of a spiritual life for profession- CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner Off then, to South Bend, where the next al people, especially attorneys, and drew two days I had brief visits to our high examples from prayer concerning his own Business Department St. Augustine and the bishop decisions about life. He is the founder of St. Augustine said, “The bishop is not schools. I have now had a short visit to BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice each of our four high schools, meeting with Athletes for Life, which provides an inspir- the name of an honor, but of a work.” The ing curriculum for young people. AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber Second Vatican Council was, among other the principals, the director of campus min- istry, and the head of the religion depart- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol things, a council for the reform and renewal The teachers’ council [email protected] of the Episcopal Office. The council saw ment. The one purpose is for a deeper inte- the office as a service, a spiritual work, and gration of priests into each campus. We are I have pledged to attend two meetings Advertising Sales in fact, quotes St. Augustine. unable to have a full-time priest at our high annually of our Council of Teachers. This is Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) Augustine is right. It is a work, but also schools, but we will be able to place the a representative group, half chosen and half priests in the classroom, in addition to appointed by me after being nominated by a (260) 456-2824 a joyful and blessed work, especially if one administrating sacraments and preaching. school office. I am always deeply Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) takes to heart St. Augustine’s words, “Assist me by your prayerful support, so We have lined it up in a way that we think impressed by the teachers in this group. I (574) 234-0687 will be possible for the priests given their had a chance to answer their questions and Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org that my joy will be in serving you, rather than in being over you.” other responsibilities, and also effective. understand their concerns, and they come to know, also, the concerns of the diocese and Published weekly except the fourth Consecration of a chapel the bishop. A special pleasure at this meet- Sunday in June, second and fourth With our priests I think second only to ordination, the ing was that it was the first meeting of the weeks in July and August, the first week For many years now, we have a study consecration of an altar or a church is a Council of Teachers attended by our new of September and last week in week each October. We go to Camp Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dr. December by the Diocese of Fort most beautiful ritual in the church. So it Potawatomi for three days. The first presen- Mark Myers. Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., ter was Professor John Clabeaux, of the was a joy to be at Our Lady of Mercy Chapel in a brand new building at Notre P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. Josephinum Seminary, where our theolo- Doing things twice Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, gians study. He gave two excellent presen- Dame. It is the second such chapel I have IN, and additional mailing office. tations on St. Paul. I missed these two talks been able to consecrate in recent weeks. So you see there is plenty of diversity. because of the pressure of activities, but the The ritual includes the Litany of Saints and Also, in this diocese, you do most things POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: the anointing of the altar. A real sense of the twice. On this coming Sunday, we will have Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort priests were very enthused and grateful. Then came Father Brian Bransfield, a importance of the centrality of the altar is our Red Mass for lawyers and judges and Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: conveyed. In Catholic teaching, we find the political leaders at the Basilica of the [email protected]. priest of the Diocese of Philadelphia. His focus was on the teaching of the church on following expression: “altare Christus est” Sacred Heart. Having two major cities — the altar is Christ. We consecrate the brings money to the fuel companies — MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort marriage, with special emphasis on some of altar so that people will be consecrated and fatigue sometimes to the bishop — and yet Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) the moral problems. He discussed “Veritatis 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. Splendor” (“The Splendor of Truth”). Many offer themselves to God. The living stones, offers a beautiful and diverse ministry. I BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South say this will be Pope John Paul II’s most as the ritual said. I was pleased to meet think celebrating Mass for the people, espe- Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- important teaching. An encyclical letter on Tom and Mary Cabot, two exceptional peo- cially in one of our two cathedrals, in the 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. moral theology or ethics. At the Second ple who made this beautiful chapel possible Basilica of the Sacred Heart, but also in the Vatican Council, the church was asked to by their generosity. The altar in a Catholic small rural parishes of the diocese, brings News deadline is the Monday morning develop a new moral theology. Pope John church or chapel is both the table of the me more joy now than ever. I don’t fully before publication date. Advertising Lord’s Supper and the sacrificial stone on understand that, but I think it is part of deadline is nine days before publica- Paul II, who taught philosophy for many years, was truly an ethicist. This document which is presented, for our participation, God’s grace. tion date. the dying and rising of Christ. has unquestionably changed the way moral How about the Irish? LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- theology is taught and perceived. I had the comes original, signed letters about good fortune of being in Rome at the “ad Back to LaGrange I have not seen any games yet, just bits issues affecting church life. Although limina” visit when the encyclical came out. Down Route 20 the next day to St. and pieces because every Saturday after- we cannot publish every letter we I asked him at lunch what it was about. He Joseph, LaGrange. The second time in two noon I have had a Mass, usually a Mass for receive, we strive to provide a balanced said simply, “It is a response to relativism.” weeks. I told them one more, and I expect- the installation of a new pastor. But after representation of expressed opinions Father Bransfield took us through this and ed to be on the payroll. Moving thoughts of the events at LaGrange, I watched the end and a variety of reflections on life in the other church documents, presented the the beautiful visit of my dear sister, Sister of a game with the Washington Huskies, church.We will choose letters for publi- teaching of the church on marriage and on Anne D’Arcy, two weeks previously. This including overtime, cheering along with the cation based on reader interest, timeli- the pressing ethical issues of the day, such was for the 75th anniversary of St. Joseph pastor. Another narrow escape, but so excit- ness and fairness. Readers may agree or Parish in a small Indiana town. As part of ing, so much like the famed Notre Dame disagree with the letter writers’ opin- as homosexuality and artificial contracep- tion. I recalled in one of his discussions the their anniversary, I blessed an exhibition on victories over the years. The quarterback is ions. Letters must not exceed 250 miracles linked to the holy Eucharist terrific and the team is coming together, words. All letters must be signed and words Pope John Paul II gave to us at his include a phone number and address second pastoral visit. We met in one of the throughout the world over the centuries. It and there will be more lovely autumn for verification.We reserve the right to old California missions, and in his response was a special joy to be with Father Mark Saturdays. I personally plan to go to both edit letters for legal and other concerns. to a presentation of an archbishop, he told Weaver, OFM, Conv., a wonderful the USC game and the game against BC. us that we should, “so teach the difficult Franciscan friar. He is a blessing because of We have to beat BC. It has been too many Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, moral issues, such as the church’s teaching his exemplary priestly life and also because years. P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN on being open to life in such a way that he is fluent in Spanish and English and has I will be in North Manchester Saturday 46856-1169; or e-mail: brought many Hispanic Catholics closer to for a retreat with all the eighth graders [email protected] people will be drawn to it.” I asked him at the “ad limina” visit, “How do we do this?” Christ and to the church and made them a preparing for confirmation — about 900 of ISSN 0891-1533 He became very philosophical and quiet. full part of parish life. them. I look forward to it; and I look for- USPS 403630 We were at lunch with him. He said, “It is Off then, through the dark and rainy ward to seeing you next week. necessary to understand the soul of the night, down Routes 9, 6 and 3 to Fort Go Red Sox! OCTOBER 11, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3

USCCB sees mixed results on STATEMENT FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY health reform in Senate committee Bishop D’Arcy

BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN “expansion of access to programs • Health coverage of pregnant such as Medicaid.” women giving birth to U.S. citizen announces pastoral In a Sept. 30 letter, bishops rep- children, no matter what the WASHINGTON (CNS) — The resenting three USCCB commit- women’s legal status. Senate Finance Committee made tees called on senators to insist that On the issue of affordability, assignments some progress toward a more any final health reform bill the USCCB letter said the debate Bishop John M. D’Arcy has announced the following assign- affordable healthcare reform plan exclude mandated coverage of over health care reforms “must ments: but failed to address concerns abortion, protect conscience rights, begin with the principle that Rev. Thomas Kokassery, OSB, has been reassigned from associate about abortion, conscience rights safeguard the health of immigrants decent health care is not a privi- pastor at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Fort Wayne, to pastor of St. and the health of immigrants, offi- and protect “the life, dignity and lege, but a right and a requirement Robert Bellarmine Parish, North Manchester. The effective date of cials of the U.S. Conference of health of all.” They also said to protect the life and dignity of this assignment is Oct. 7, 2009. Catholic Bishops said after the affordability should be a major every person.” committee finished its work on its consideration, so that health Health coverage should not be Rev. Paul Chukwu, has been reassigned from associate pastor at proposal Oct. 2. reform would be “truly universal dependent on an individual’s Holy Family Parish, South Bend, to associate pastor of the The committee rejected amend- and genuinely affordable.” “stage of life, where or whether Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne. The effec- ments that would have written into The letter was signed by they or their parents work, how tive date of this assignment is Oct. 4, 2009. the bill the long-standing ban on Bishop William F. Murphy of much they earn, where they live or federal subsidies for benefits pack- Rockville Centre, N.Y., chairman where they were born,” the bish- ages that cover abortions, with rare of the Committee on Domestic ops said. exceptions, and would have for- Justice and Human Development; But for lower-income families, bidden federal agencies, and state Cardinal Justin Rigali of “significant premiums and cost- STATEMENT FROM BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY and local governments receiving Philadelphia, chairman of the sharing charges can serve as barri- federal funds under the bill, to dis- Committee on Pro-Life Activities; ers to obtaining coverage or seeing criminate against healthcare and Bishop John C. Wester of Salt a doctor,” they added. Statement providers that decline to perform, Lake City, chairman of the The Baucus bill received spe- refer for or pay for abortions. Committee on Migration. cific criticism on affordability “The bill remains deeply Although the final committee from the bishops, who said it on flawed on these issues and must be vote was not expected until the could require families living just corrected,” said Richard week of Oct. 5, the Senate Finance above the federal poverty line to Doerflinger, associate director of Committee completed its markup pay up to 25 percent of their healthcare reform the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life of the health reform plan proposed income on out-of-pocket health Oct. 5, 2009 Activities. “These problems must by Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., the care costs. be corrected on the House and committee chairman, in the early “We urge Congress to limit pre- As the debate over health care reform intensifies, it is important Senate floor.” morning hours Oct. 2. miums or to exempt families earn- to make clear the position advocated by the United States On the inclusion of immigrants, In their letter, the bishops said ing less than 200 percent of the Conference of Catholic Bishops and various Catholic medical the committee defeated amend- none of the health reform propos- federal poverty level from monthly associations. With that in mind, I present the following principles. ments opposed by the USCCB that als considered in committee, premiums,” the bishops said. “We would have placed additional including the Baucus bill, has “met also recommend limiting co-pay- 1. Healthcare reform is both a moral imperative and a national pri- restrictions on legal immigrants President (Barack) Obama’s chal- ments and other costs which could ority. It is the teaching of the Catholic Church that basic health and their families in accessing lenge of barring use of federal dol- discourage needed care. ... We sup- care is a right and not a privilege. The United States Conference of health care, but failed to improve lars for abortion and maintaining port the increase in eligibility lev- Catholic Bishops supports universal health care coverage, which the access immigrants currently current conscience laws.” els in Medicaid to no less than 135 protects the life and dignity of all, especially of those who are have. “These deficiencies must be percent of the federal poverty level most vulnerable — the poor, the elderly, those with mental or “Legal immigrants, who work corrected,” they added. for all citizens and immigrants physical disabilities, the unborn or the immigrant. In fact, while hard and pay taxes, should be In his Sept. 9 address to a joint residing lawfully in the United there is a widespread effort to deny immigrants their right to basic treated equally with U.S. citizens,” session of Congress on healthcare States.” health care, the church cannot and does not support this. Instead, said Kevin Appleby, director of reform, Obama said, “Under our In 2009, the federal poverty the church supports effective, but not overly intrusive, measures to migration policy and public affairs plan, no federal dollars will be level for a family of four in the expand basic health care affordability and accessibility for every for the USCCB. “It is counterpro- used to fund abortions, and federal continental United States was human being from conception to natural death. ductive to the general public health conscience laws will remain in $22,050. to leave them outside of the sys- place.” In their letter, the bishops 2. Genuine healthcare reform preserves and protects human life and tem, unable to access preventive On immigrants, the bishops’ reminded senators that “health care dignity. The church opposes any efforts to expand abortion fund- treatment and dependent on emer- letter suggested several “effective choices are not just political, tech- ing, mandate abortion coverage or endanger the conscience rights gency care.” ways to safeguard the health of nical or economic, but also moral.” of healthcare providers and religious institutions. Since 1976, the Kathy Saile, USCCB director immigrants, their children and all “This legislation is about life Hyde amendment has severely restricted the use of federal funds of domestic social development, of society,” including: and death, who can take their chil- for abortion. While originally limiting federal funding to cases said the bill took some steps • “An adequate safety net for dren to the doctor and who cannot, where the life of the mother was endangered, in 1993 it was toward improved affordability, but those who remain uncovered.” who can afford decent health care expanded to include the cases of rape and incest. Such cases as leaves “many families still vulner- • Elimination of the five-year coverage and who are left to fend these, however, constitute only about 1 percent of abortions. As able to high healthcare costs.” waiting period before legal immi- for themselves,” they added. Catholics, we should urge all members of the House and Senate to “As Congress continues to grants can enroll in Medicaid. “Healthcare reform especially oppose further expanding the use of federal funds for abortion or debate healthcare reform, it should • An end to barriers, such as needs to protect those at the begin- the weakening of conscience rights. Health care is on behalf of take further steps to help at-risk waiting periods to obtain subsi- ning of life and at its end, the most life, not for the destruction of life. poor and low-income families,” dies, when immigrants seek to vulnerable and the voiceless.” she said, urging, for example, the obtain private health insurance. Catholics pray for victims, help with disasters in Asia, South Pacific

JAKARTA, Indonesia (CNS) — In Padang and discovered that at least rebuild our lives together as a com- efforts after torrential rains caused doing what they could to help the a week of natural disasters in Asia 80 percent of homes were dam- munity,” the BBC reported. floods and mudslides, claiming victims. and the South Pacific, Catholics aged and uninhabitable. In the Philippines, where nearly more than 200 lives and displacing On Oct. 5, the Indonesian gov- gathered to pray for the victims In the South Pacific, where 300 people died in and around nearly 750,000 people, reported ernment announced that more than and Catholic aid agencies helped more than 170 people died after an Manila from Typhoon Ketsana, the Asian church news agency 1,000 people had died in the earth- the survivors. earthquake triggered tsunamis Typhoon Parma left at least 16 UCA News. quakes and, in Padang, they aban- In Indonesia, where two earth- Sept. 29, Christians gathered to people dead. Weather officials pre- Much of the aid in all these doned the search for the remaining quakes hit within two days, pray for victims and give thanks dicted Parma would linger, as countries was being coordinated by 1,000 missing. The same day, Catholics in Padang attended Mass for their own survival. At another typhoon, Melor, churned Caritas, the Catholic Church’s net- UNICEF announced it was erect- outside the damaged cathedral. Immaculate Conception of Mary east of the Philippines, acting as a work of charitable aid agencies, ing classroom tents, and more than Staffers of the U.S. bishops’ Cathedral in Apia, Samoa, Msgr. magnet. although religious orders, lay com- 70,000 children in Padang returned Catholic Relief Services visited Ioane Vito told the congregation: And in southern India, church munities and organizations, and to class that day. villages about three hours from “Don’t dwell on it, but (let us) workers joined rescue and relief Catholics at the parish level were 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 11, 2009 Catholic, Lutheran leaders mark 10th Today’s Catholic newspaper Oct. 7, 2009 4 0 336 0

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Most Rev. John M. D’Arcy, 1103 S. Calhoun St., PO Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801 CHICAGO (CNS) — National leaders of the Catholic Church Timothy J. Johnson,Editor, 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 and Lutheran World Federation gathered in Chicago Oct. 1 to Timothy J. Johnson,Editor, 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 commemorate the 10th anniver- sary of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification. It was an evening to honor a Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 historic moment and took place in a historic church, Old St. Patrick Church, the oldest church and oldest public building in the city. ¥ Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, co-presided at the vespers service CNS PHOTO/KAREN CALLAWAY, CATHOLIC NEW WORLD with Bishop Mark Hanson, pre- Clergy attend a service marking the 10th anniversary of the Joint siding bishop of the Evangelical Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification Oct. 1 at Old St. Patrick’s ¥ Lutheran Church in America. Church in Chicago. The declaration between the Catholic Church and the The USCCB and the Lutheran World Federation was a major development in ecumenical rela- Evangelical Lutheran Church in tions. America co-sponsored the event. Today’s Catholic newspaper Oct. 4, 2009 Cardinal William H. Keeler, retired archbishop of Baltimore, “Jesus Christ is the gift that tion to take root in the Catholic 45 issues per year also attended. unites us. He is the power that and Lutheran communities, the 39,950 51,867 The declaration said the sustains us on the ecumenical archbishop said. He cited the Catholic and Lutheran churches’ journey,” Archbishop Gregory churches’ different views on 39,821 51,738 consensus on basic truths means told the congregation. human sexuality and ecclesial that the doctrine of justification He went on to describe the bap- decision-making as two areas — how people are made just in tismal garment worn by all bap- where dialogue must continue. the eyes of God tized Christians Archbishop Gregory also and saved by and asked that offered those gathered two rec- 0 0 Jesus Christ — the leaders of the ommendations for going forward: 39,821 51,738 is not a church- “Jesus Christ is the gift ecumenical to foster what he called a 9 9 dividing issue movement who “‘ressourcement” similar to the for Catholics have gone mid-20th century period “that and Lutherans that unites us. He is the before — such made possible a whole range of even though as Martin ecumenical projects and dia- differences power that sustains us on Luther, the Rev. logues,” and pray, pray and pray. between them Martin Luther “Prayer is the soul of ecu- 9 9 remain in lan- King Jr. and menism,” he said. 39,830 51,747 guage, theologi- the ecumenical journey.” Pope John XXIII The Rev. Ishmael Noko, gen- 100 100 cal elaboration — be remem- eral secretary of the Lutheran 39,930 51,847 and emphasis ARCHBISHOP WILTON D. GREGORY bered for their World Federation, echoed 99.727 99.790 surrounding witness to Archbishop Gregory’s sentiments

¥ those basic Christ. that dialogue must continue and Oct. 11, 2009 truths. The “The gar- move forward. He thanked the World ment belongs to theologians who “labored with

Timothy J. Johnson, Editor Oct. 1, 2009 Methodist Council affirmed the all who have been washed in the diligence” to form the joint decla- declaration in 2006. blood of the Lamb,” he said. It is ration and those who continue to Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. not possible to separate the gar- work in ecumenism today. Gregory, chairman of the U.S. ment from Christ, he added. Rev. Noko said he was grate- bishops’ Committee on While much progress has been ful that the declaration, despite Saint Mary’s Soup Kitchen Ecumenical and Interreligious made in the name of ecumenism, being rooted in the past, did not Affairs, delivered the evening’s people of faith must look for- look behind, but forward. FUNDRAISER! homily, saying that it was a night ward, the archbishop said. “The joint declaration is a com- Saturday, October 10, 2009 to celebrate the Catholic- “Honesty requires that we plete testimony to what and how Lutheran fellowship that “is real acknowledge how much more much can be achieved when we and grounded in a common pro- work needs to be done by both faithfully bear witness to the 1101 S. Lafayette Street fession of faith in Christ.” our communities” for the declara- Gospel together,” Rev. Noko said. Fort Wayne (260) 424-8231 “A Tradition of Excellence “ Oechtering Hall - 7:30 - 11:30 pm Exclusive Provider •MUSIC •DANCING •50/50 for the SILENT AUCTION •KARAOKE Veterans & Family •DOOR PRIZES •FOOD Memorial Care of St. Joseph County •BEER/WINE/POP •PUNCH W/A KICK! Business Office 201 S. Filbert Street 3545 N. Bendix Drive $10.00 per person P. O. Box 909 South Bend, IN 46628 New Carlisle, IN 46552 ALL PROCEEDS to the SOUP KITCHEN 574-277-4444 www.kaniewski.com 574-654-3221 OCTOBER 11, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5

of Synod opens with call on Africans YEAR our PRIESTS to be forces for justice, peace want to be a priest. Ed Holland, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 virtue and Gospel values, such as ue, and that the African people Bob Zahn, Dave and Bob BY CINDY WOODEN reconciliation, justice and peace,” face new challenges because of the Fosselman and Stanislaus Cardinal Turkson said. import of foreign cultural values Miller, who recently celebrated his Manoski all were sons of St. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The first synod for Africa, held and practices, including economic 93rd birthday and 65 years of Mary’s who made the parish proud Reconciled with one another and 15 years ago, took place amid “a policies focused only on profit priesthood. Father Miller and to have so many priestly vocations committed to justice, African predominantly pessimistic world rather than the common good, and Msgr. Fred Potthoff, Lafayette, are in a short span of years. Catholics must become active view of Africa,” he said. the acceptance of homosexuality the only survivors of that group. Regarding his seminary train- forces for justice and peace on the While some problems continue, and homosexual unions and of These days, Messrs, Mozart, ing, a solid foundation in Scripture continent, said Cardinal Peter the cardinal said, the church in divorce and abortion. Scarlatti and Verdi fill the hours provided inspiration for preaching, Turkson of Cape Coast, Ghana. Africa has grown numerically; the Cardinal Turkson also spoke to for Father Miller as he continues which was his favorite activity as “On a continent, parts of which number of armed conflicts on the the synod about drug trafficking to enjoy a lifelong passion for a pastor. He adds that courses in live under the shadow of conflict continent has decreased; more and drug use increasing in Africa; opera and classical music. In his business management and and death, the church must sow Africans are being elected or arms trafficking escalating the vio- suite at Saint Anne Home and accounting would have been use- seeds of life,” said the cardinal as appointed to leadership positions lence of local conflicts; and pollu- Retirement Community in Fort ful. he opened the work of the second in international religious orders; tion and climate change having a Wayne, he has hundreds of com- Does Father Paul Miller have a special Synod of Bishops for and the number of Catholic univer- devastating impact on a continent pact discs neatly arranged on racks hero? Yes, and he is Father James Africa Oct. 5. sities has grown along with the where extreme weather already and convenient to selection from Seculoff, who is to be admired for As recording secretary of the number of Catholics professionally leads to drought, famine and his wheelchair. A stroke has left attention to liturgy and for the pre- synod, Cardinal Turkson presented prepared for work in the church, in desertification. him unable to walk, but otherwise cise and exact way he offers the a theological reflection on the politics and business. Before the cardinal spoke to the in tune and on time to the world sacrifice of the Mass. assembly’s theme and its scriptural Still, he said, the Catholic synod assembly, Pope Benedict around him. What about tomorrow’s motto: “The Church in Africa at Church barely exists in much of XVI opened the meeting with a Father now attends daily Mass priests... where will they come the Service of Reconciliation, North Africa; some priests and spiritual reflection, calling the at the Saint Anne Chapel. from? They will be delivered by Justice and Peace. ‘You are the salt religious have difficulty remaining synod members to listen to the Paralysis prevents him from con- the prayers of people and priests... of the earth. ... You are the light of faithful to their vows; sects contin- Holy Spirit and to recognize that celebrating. and he, Father Paul Miller, sets an the world.’” ue to attract large numbers of every blessing and every challenge Looking back on his life, he example by offering such prayers The cardinal also outlined the Catholics; and young people who is a result of human beings’ rela- says that friends a few years older as he watches the autumn turnover realities of Africa and of the travel to Europe or North America tionship with God. then he at St. Mary School in of colors one more time enriched church that the assembly should for study come home non-Catholic “If this is not correct, we can- Huntington influenced him to by the sound of a favorite opera. keep in mind during its discus- “because they felt less at home in not arrive at the truth, and this is sions, looking particularly at reli- the Catholic churches there.” the source of all the vices that gious, social, political and eco- Asked afterward about the chal- destroy social relationships and WANTED nomic realities. lenge of celibacy for African peace in the world,” he said. The church, he said, “must pre- priests and religious, Cardinal “Things are going wrong in the serve the continent and its people Turkson said, “It is not anything to world because our relationship Elderly lady looking for live-in from the putrefying effects of hide or be ashamed of” because with God is not in order.” caregiver. Country setting close hatred, violence, injustice and eth- celibacy is a challenge for modern Pope Benedict asked the synod to town. 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a personal commitment to let Close The Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture’s Catholic Culture Literature Series RED MASS faith into the practice of law, he pointed out. He spoke eloquently to Catholic CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of allowing faith to guide reason. A Celebration of Kindred Spirits “Relativism can be deadly,” he said. Informed choices must be Fyodor Mass, local attorney Thomas based not on relative truth but on Dostoevsky Blee introduced former NFL absolute truth. Robert Bird, University of Chicago player Chris Godfrey as keynote Godfrey also spoke of his speaker. work as founder and president of Tuesday, October 13, 2009 The affable former New York Life Athletes, a coalition of 200 Giants lineman, now an attorney professional and Olympic ath- in South Bend, outlined his jour- letes who teach and inspire ney from pro athlete to the prac- young people to live lives of All lectures tice of law. virtue and abstinence. The com- After retiring from football at mitment of Life Athletes — try 8pm 155 DeBartolo Hall the age of 30 Godfrey says he to do what’s right, be faithful to was discouraged and unsure your life partner, respect the which path to follow. “I gave rights of others and persevere up,” he admitted. But knowing when meeting obstacles — bears that “faith tells us where we’re testimony to his life’s journey going,” he asked God to point and his personal philosophy. him in the right direction. Citing Bishop John D’Arcy had additional inspiration from summed up the solemnity of the Mother Teresa and encourage- occasion earlier when he invoked ment from former Giants team- a prayer of blessing for all the mate Mark Bavaro, he decided to judges and attorneys present at study law and subsequently the Red Mass. He asked God to earned a law degree from the assist them with his spirit of University of Notre Dame. counsel and fortitude and let the But Godfrey drew on his foot- light of his divine wisdom shine ball background when he chal- forth in all of their proceedings, lenged his audience. “As decisions and deliberations. Christian lawyers, are you water Godfrey concluded with a boys or players?” he asked. It’s simpler sentiment. “A good rela- easy to enjoy the fruits of your tionship with God and others is profession without really making the key to happiness,” he said. 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 11, 2009 he said, “I feel a profound sense of Ethicist says 'mistaken' gratitude for what we are and have reproductive choices become and what we do — thanks to the dedication, commitment bring 'surreal' results and hard work of so many people here — and for the many lives we WASHINGTON (CNS) — The EWS RIEFS have touched in so many ways case of an Ohio woman who N B over the years.” recently gave birth to another cou- ple's child because she was implanted with the wrong embryo RED MASS CELEBRATED IN WASHINGTON CATHEDRAL Retired Nova Scotia at a fertility clinic shows how "potentially surreal" the situation bishop turns himself can become when reproduction is in to face child porn separated from the intimacy of marriage, said a leading Catholic charges ethicist. Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, director of education OTTAWA (CNS) — Retired at the National Catholic Bioethics Bishop Raymond J. Lahey of Center in Philadelphia, said the Antigonish, Nova Scotia, turned situation faced by Carolyn and himself in to Ottawa police Oct. 1 Sean Savage of Sylvania, Ohio, to face charges of possession of "reminds us how the exclusivity and importing child pornography. that is written right into marriage He appeared in court later that day and the marital act is disrupted" and was released on CA$9,000 through in vitro fertilization and ($8,317) bail with strict conditions other artificial reproductive tech- that include staying away from the nologies. "You have the possibili- Internet. His next court date for a ty now of receiving the wrong plea of guilty or not guilty is Nov. child altogether," he told Catholic 4. In the meantime, he must stay News Service in a Sept. 29 tele- in Rogersville, New Brunswick. phone interview. "That's physical- Bishop Lahey, 69, who abruptly ly impossible the normal way. resigned as bishop for “personal Once you step outside the normal reasons” Sept. 26, was detained elements of exclusivity, it Sept. 15 at the Ottawa airport by becomes potentially surreal." the Canada Border Services Carolyn Savage gave birth Sept. Agency, after officers conducted a 24 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical preliminary search of his comput- Center in Toledo, Ohio, to a boy er and discovered “images of con- whose biological parents were cern.” Border agents seized the Paul and Shannon Morell of Troy, bishop’s computer and other Mich. In a statement, the Savages CNS PHOTO/NANCY WIECHEC “media devices” for forensic investigation, then released the offered "our heartfelt congratula- Washington Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl and Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston- tions to the Morell family on the bishop. On Sept. 25, Ottawa birth of their son." The Savages, Houston leave the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle with U.S. Chief Justice John police formalized the charges and issued an arrest warrant. Pope who have three children, also Roberts and his wife, Jane, following the 56th annual Red Mass in Washington Oct. 4. asked for privacy, saying, "Our Benedict XVI accepted Bishop family is going through a very dif- Sponsored by the John Carroll Society the Mass includes blessings and prayers for those Lahey’s resignation Sept. 26 and ficult time." appointed Halifax Archbishop who work in law and public office. Anthony Mancini as Antigonish’s apostolic administrator. Colombian-born priest healing,” the archbishop said. asphyxiation. The day her body later joined by the Hartford “They personify God’s unfath- was discovered was the day she Courant, the Boston Globe and ordained as auxiliary omable desire to use every means was to have married Jonathan The Washington Post, filed suit to Pope welcomes new US and every opportunity to save us.” Widawsky, a graduate student in see the documents. The newspa- bishop for Atlanta physics at Columbia University. pers described them as a key part ambassador, prods ATLANTA (CNS) — A The two had known each other of the church’s record of how on right to life issues Colombian-born priest’s Sept. 29 Murdered Yale student since college. charges of clergy sexual abuse episcopal ordination as an auxil- recalled as young woman were handled. A statement from VATICAN CITY (CNS) — iary bishop for the Atlanta the Bridgeport Diocese did not Welcoming the new U.S. ambassa- Archdiocese made history. Now- full of life, promise Supreme Court declines address when it would release the dor to the Vatican, Pope Benedict Bishop Luis R. Zarama is the first to stop order on release documents. XVI outlined wide areas of poten- EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. tial cooperation with the adminis- bishop ordained in the archdio- (CNS) — Murdered Yale cese, the first bishop ordained by of diocesan documents tration of President Barack University graduate student Annie Father O’Connell, Catholic Obama, but drew a sharp line on Atlanta Archbishop Wilton D. Marie Le will always be “in our WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Gregory, the first U.S. bishop University president, the issues of abortion and the hearts and in our prayers,” Dan U.S. Supreme Court declined Oct. rights of conscience. The pope from Colombia and the first auxil- Nguyen told the congregation 5 to intervene in orders by iary bishop named for Atlanta to step down in 2010 called for “a clear discernment gathered at a California Catholic Connecticut courts requiring the with regard to issues touching the because of growth in north church for her funeral Mass Sept. Diocese of Bridgeport to release WASHINGTON (CNS) — Georgia, rather than the illness of protection of human dignity and 26. “I think that I speak on behalf thousands of pages of material Vincentian Father David M. respect for the inalienable right to the head of the archdiocese. In his of all of us gathered here when I from 23 lawsuits settled against O’Connell, president of The homily at the Cathedral of Christ life from the moment of concep- say I will never fully understand six priests who were sued in sexu- Catholic University of America, tion to natural death, as well as the the King, Archbishop Gregory why this has happened ... but since al abuse cases. With no comment, announced Oct. 2 that he notified praised the historic moment, say- protection of the right to conscien- those questions are beyond our the court declined to take the the university’s board of trustees tious objection on the part of ing, “Today ... one of our own has understanding, I think it is best to appeal from the diocese, filed he has decided to step down as been selected to serve us in the health care workers, and indeed all consign ourselves to the will of after the state Supreme Court president next August. The priest, citizens.” He made the remarks at episcopacy and he will begin that God and put faith in providence,” upheld a Waterbury Superior who is in his 12th year at the helm service here in our midst.” When a ceremony Oct. 2 to accept the Nguyen, a cousin of Le’s, said in a Court’s order in 2006 that the dio- of the university, indicated he is credentials of Miguel Diaz, named he was named a bishop by Pope eulogy at Holy Trinity Church in cese release documents to four considering several opportunities Benedict XVI in July, then-Msgr. in May by Obama as the ninth U.S. El Dorado Hills. The body of Le, newspapers that sought access to for the future but has made no spe- ambassador to the Holy See. After Zarama had been vicar general who was a graduate pharmacology them. The diocese had sought to cific commitments. “That I have since 2006. He was ordained a the encounter at the papal villa in student at the Connecticut univer- keep sealed more than 12,000 had the privilege of serving as the Castel Gandolfo south of Rome, priest in Atlanta in 1993. sity, was found behind a wall in a pages of depositions, exhibits and 14th president of The Catholic Archbishop Gregory also noted Diaz held talks at the Vatican with Yale building that houses the lab legal arguments in the lawsuits, University of America is an expe- the Vatican secretary of state, the significance of the day of the where she worked. Her body was most of which were filed in the rience that I shall treasure as long ordination — the feast of Sts. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. The discovered five days after she was mid-1990s. The cases were settled as I live,” he wrote in his monthly pope’s comments on the right to Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, reported missing Sept. 8. A lab by the diocese in 2001 for undis- newsletter to the university com- Archangels. The feast of the life touched on a current debate in technician named Raymond Clark closed amounts of money, with the munity. “As I reflect upon my the United States over provisions archangels is “the liturgical com- has been charged with her murder. agreement that the documents tenure and service at the helm of memoration of God’s special of health care reform and how they The Connecticut medical examin- would remain sealed. The follow- the national university of the would affect abortion policies. agents of strength, good news and er determined that Le died of ing year, The New York Times, Catholic Church in our country,” OCTOBER 11, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

For additional information, Bishop D’Arcy to appear contact Angie Springer at (260) on Redeemer Radio 99-8066 or [email protected]. FORT WAYNE — Redeemer Radio, Catholic Radio AM 1450, National Merit Student WLYV Fort Wayne, will air a spe- ROUND THE IOCESE Recognition cial 60-minute interview with A D Bishop John M. D’Arcy on Oct. FORT WAYNE — Bishop 8, from 5-6 p.m. Dwenger senior Christina Hooper The interview covers a wide has been named a 2010 National variety of topics, including the CATHOLIC CHARITIES DISPERSES FUNDS FOR NEEDY Merit semifinalist. Hooper scored meaning of the Year for Priests, in the top 1 percent of the 1.5 mil- the importance of vocations, the lion students nationwide who took Notre Dame controversy, and the PSAT test in October of 2008. some of the bishop’s fondest She will now apply for finalist sta- memories over the nearly quarter tus and National Merit century that he has served as head Scholarship consideration, which of the Catholic community in will be announced in February Northern Indiana. Dr. Matthew 2010. Bunson, Redeemer Radio’s host The five additional seniors of the weekly program, were named Commended “Faithworks,” conducted the Students by the National Merit interview. Program are Samantha Baus, Reflecting on his time as shep- Isaac Evans, Alec Green, Robert herd of the diocese, Bishop Skora and Jordan Venderley. D’Arcy observed, “Every day, These students scored in the top 5 every day, as bishop is a joy.” percent of all students nationwide Dave Stevens, executive direc- on the PSAT test. tor of Redeemer Radio, said, The National Hispanic “Redeemer Radio appreciates the Recognition Program, who identi- willingness of Bishop D’Arcy to fies outstanding Hispanic/Latino give so much time from a very high school students for their per- busy schedule for such an exten- formance on the PSAT, has also sive interview. The station is also recognized Isaac Evans and immensely thankful for the Christina Hooper for their efforts. Bishop D’Arcy’s support.” In speaking about Redeemer St. Pius X School Radio during his discussion with enrollment increases, Bunson, Bishop D’Arcy declared: PROVIDED BY CATHOLIC CHARITIES “I am just grateful for what this principal recognized radio apostolate means in Fort Through the Brief Services Program, Catholic Charities worked with parish referrals to Wayne and beyond. Redeemer assist clients with up to $200 per family for rent, mortgage, utility bills, food and other with award Radio is reaching many people concrete needs. Approximately 200 families were served in parishes located in areas of GRANGER — and it is a blessing. ... It’s a great St. Pius X means of evangelization. People the diocese where unemployment has been especially high. Funds were distributed Sept. Catholic School, are coming back to the church which opened in because of the radio programs.” 11 at St. John the Evangelist Church in Goshen. In the photo are Catholic Charities’ the fall of 2008, Courtney Presson, left, who works with Immigration Services in South Bend, and Kathy has grown to Mozart Requiem to be Denice, board member. Catholic Charities passed a motion to take $40,000 of interest 540 students in performed at Ancilla preschool from their Legacy of Faith endowment to make the funds available. Catholic Charities through eighth ELAINE HOLMES Domini Chapel grade — 125 also received $10,000 from the Saint Mary’s Heritage fund to assist 50 families. more students DONALDSON — The Poor than the previous year. Father Bill Handmaids of Jesus Christ will Schooler, pastor of St. Pius, points offer Requiem, KV626 in D and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus more harmonious life with others. Center, contact Victory Noll to Principal Elaine Holmes’ lead- Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Christ. Participants will take part in a lec- Center Director Sue Wilhelm at ership as the reason for the Mozart, to be performed in the ture, experiential activity and (260) 356-0628, ext. 128, or by e- school’s success. The parish’s Ancilla Domini Chapel, PHJC Victory Noll Center offers quiet reflection. mail at [email protected]. Knights of Columbus recently Ministry Center on Sunday, Nov. The leader for the program is honored Holmes with its 1, at 7 p.m. The choir will be social justice programs Cheri Krueckeberg, who teaches USF professor demystify Outstanding Catholic Layperson made up of members from the sur- HUNTINGTON — Victory Noll social work, human conflict, the pope and the Vatican Award, also known as the rounding community and Poor Center will present a pair of pro- gerontology and yoga at Parishioner of the Year Award at Handmaid Sisters, and will be grams dealing with social justice Manchester College. She has 25 FORT WAYNE — Dr. Adam the conclusion of the annual out- directed by Daniel Stowe of Notre on Saturday, Oct. 17. years of experience in human- DeVille, assistant professor of the- door Mass celebrating the solem- Dame. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The morning program, running service settings. She has also facil- ology at the University of Saint nity of St. Pius X on Aug. 23. The public is invited and there is from 9 a.m. to noon, is titled itated previous programs at Francis, will lead a discussion on “I was surprised and humbled no admission charge. “Conflict Transformation: Victory Noll Center. Demystifying the Pope and the when I received this award,” A native of the Los Angeles Moving Toward Wholeness and The film “Dying to Live” is a Vatican on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 Holmes said. “Father Bill and the area, Stowe has conducted the Harmony,” and will deal with the profound look at the human face p.m. in the North Campus entire parish staff welcomed and University Chorus, Chamber challenges of human conflict. of the immigrant. In the United Auditorium, 2702 Spring St. supported me in my first year and Singers and Early Music The second program from 1- States, immigration is often a con- Among other issues, Dr. the school staff is responsible for Ensemble of U.C. Davis, as well 3:30 p.m. is “Dying to Live,” and troversial issue with many social, DeVille will examine such ques- the growth in our second year.” as the Cornell Chorale and includes a film and discussion on economic, political and religious tions as: Can the pope infallibly Longtime St. Pius parishioner Cayuga Vocal Ensemble. He is the the complex issue of immigration. implications. In the midst of the predict who will win the World Holmes has taught and served as conductor of the Notre Dame Glee The cost for “Conflict debate, what is often lost are the Series this year? Does the Vatican principal in public schools before Club, Symphony Orchestra and Transformation” is $20, with the human issues at stake. hide evidence about the real histo- becoming St. Pius principal in Collegium Musicum. cost for “Dying to Live” set at Leader for the program is ry of Christianity? What do 2007. Soloists will include Faith $15. There is a lunch option for Yolanda Martinez, director of Catholics and other Christians St. Pius X Catholic Church Fleming, soprano; Suze Kim- each course for an additional $7. Religious Education and Pastoral think about the pope? What is serves 3,000 families. For more Villano, contralto; Sean Martin, Deadline for registration is Oct. 7. Associate for St. Joseph Catholic Vatican City? What really goes on information on the church and tenor; and Stephen Lancaster, Victory Noll Center is located Church in Fort Wayne. She is a in the world’s smallest city-state? school, visit www.stpius.net. bass. at 1900 W. Park Dr. in Huntington. graduate of Instituto Cultural de This free public lecture is spon- This project is supported by the In “Conflict Transformation,” Liderazgo en el Medio Oeste and sored by the Department of Indiana Arts Commission, with the workshop presents useful is taking advance-level formation Philosophy and Theology and the funding from the state of Indiana ways to analyze conflict, and classes through ICLM at the School of Arts and Sciences of the and the National Endowment for explores ways people might trans- University of Notre Dame. University of Saint Francis. Light the Arts as well as the Marshall form the pain of conflict into a For more information on the refreshments will be served. County Community Foundation programs or about Victory Noll 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 11, 2009 LaGrange parish celebrates 75th anniversary

Brady family donated the land at Bishop D’Arcy mentioned St. Bishop opens the corner of U.S. 20 and County Paul’s words that husbands are to eucharistic exhibition Road 100 East on which the pres- love their wives as Christ loves the ent-day church stands. On church. Christ was willing to give from the Vatican Christmas Eve 1979, Mass was his life for the church. That is how first celebrated in the new church, a husband is called to love his BY TIM JOHNSON which was dedicated by Bishop wife. William McManus on April 26, Bishop D’Arcy said “That is 1980. why the love in marriage, their LaGRANGE — The ministering Today the parish has a rich and physical union, must always be of the sacraments — marriages, diverse population of Anglo and open to life. Because when there is baptisms — provide some of the Hispanic families. Masses are prevention there through birth con- fondest memories of St. Joseph offered in both English and trol, through human means, the Church, LaGrange, parishioners. Spanish. Bishop D’Arcy noted in complete giving between God and Parishioners and their families his homily that Father Weaver man is prevented.” gathered with Bishop John M. “welcomes everyone. He wel- Bishop said marriage is the D’Arcy and their pastor, comes all people, whatever their image of God and God’s love for Conventual Franciscan Friar Mark background, and that’s how Jesus us and that is why men and Weaver, on Oct. 3 to celebrate the Christ is.” women must remain faithful. 75th anniversary of the parish. TIM JOHNSON Family life remains central to The parish has been described Bishop D’Arcy also cut the ribbon Bishop John M. D’Arcy blesses The Vatican International Exhibition of the parish and Bishop D’Arcy was by Pope John Paul II as a family of that opened The Vatican the Eucharistic Miracles of the World, a display of 126 eucharistic mira- quick to use the readings of the families, Bishop D’Arcy said. International Exhibition of the cles through the ages, on Oct. 3. The exhibition, part of the 75th weekend to discuss the value of “And that is why the church Eucharistic Miracles of the World, family and marriage. He discussed opposes, against the culture, the anniversary celebration of St. Joseph Parish, LaGrange, runs through Oct. a display of 126 eucharistic mira- the permanence of marriage. In claim that you can have marriage cles through the ages, and blessed 10 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information about the exhibition in Mosiac law, divorce was allowed, between two people of the same the exhibition. The exhibition runs LaGrange, contact St. Joseph Parish at (260) 463-3472. The church is “but in the kingdom of Jesus sex,” he said. “It is against nature. through Oct. 10. located one mile east of LaGrange on U.S. 20. Information on the exhibit Christ, this will not be so,” Bishop God created nature. It is against Betty Beiser, 82, who proudly and the miracles included can be found at www.therealpresence.org. D’Arcy said. the Bible. It is not possible from boasts of being the parish’s eldest The Genesis readings discussed that union to make a child. And parishioner said “you feel the St. Joseph. Richard, who converted Michael Brady, along with Henry how God made man in his own children are from God.” love” at St. Joseph Parish, which to the faith but grew up with the Bir, requested that a church build- image. Male and female he created Bishop D’Arcy related the draws her and her husband Ed to sisters, says his fondest memory of ing to be built in 1936. Dedication them. Bishop D’Arcy related how meaning that Jesus’ words about the community. Betty, whose first the parish is his wife Marilyn and of the parish church took place Adam expressed joy when the the children at the end of the husband died, was married twice at their marriage. with Bishop John F. Noll on woman was placed in the garden Gospel, “Bring them to me.” St. Joseph’s. Her nine children “Our mother and father had March 19, 1937. Franciscans from to be his companion. “In other “We all must welcome and love were baptized in the parish as well. such a soul (at St. Joseph’s) in Angola served the parish and lived words, from the beginning, it was the child,” Bishop D’Arcy said. Betty’s sister, Marilyn Miller, building and establishing the in a house on the weekends. In the will of God that two beings “The child is from God, the child said that “it’s such a part of my church,” Marilyn commented. 1957, Franciscan Father Raymond who are different become one,” is the future. In fact, Jesus says we life, it’s always been here” and the Marilyn, Betty and parishioner Oosdyke was assigned to the Bishop D’Arcy said. are all to become like a child. We home feeling is what draws her Phil Bir are considered the parish parish as the first full-time pastor. “In their love for one another can’t do that in every way. But and her husband Richard to the pioneers. The church began with By 1977, the parish had out- and in their unselfishness, and their what Jesus means is that in my parish. After living in Michigan, just eight families. Beginning in grown the old church and con- self-giving — giving of them- heart I must be open to God as a the Millers returned to Marilyn’s 1933, Masses were held in a hotel, struction plans emerged for a new selves — that is an image of the child is open to God — humble, home parish. All three of the filling station and empty buildings. church to be located on the east way God loves us,” Bishop spontaneous, trusting God, relying Millers’ children were married at Betty and Marilyn’s father, side of LaGrange. Again, the D’Arcy said. “The very creation of on God.” man and woman and the world is “When I reach the end of my God giving of himself. It is the life,” he said, “I want to have the nature of God to give and to love. same trust in God which I had at ... That’s part of the reason why my first Communion.” God created marriage, the family.” During the preparation of gifts, He added, “When the child sees parishioners processed with histor- that self-giving between mother ical treasures. and father, he learns that God is After the Mass and ribbon cut- love, not just from the catechism, ting, a dinner was served and his- (but) from witness, from exam- torical slideshows and memorabil- ple.” ia was available. Four Generations All Souls Day Mass of family ownership

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D’Arcy has granted permis- Ancilla College to begin FORT WAYNE — The Amazing sion to the World Apostolate of online courses Apostles, the youth ministry pro- Fatima for the United States gram geared for students with spe- National Pilgrim Virgin to tour DONALDSON – As Ancilla cial needs at Our Lady of Good with its custodian Bill Sockey College prepares to begin offering Hope Parish, is expanding. throughout the Diocese of Fort online courses, Erin Alonzo, Currently the program serves nine Wayne-South Bend Oct. 17-30. director of admissions, is remind- students from various parishes in The National Pilgrim Statue of ing the public that there is still the Fort Wayne area, in its grade the USA was blessed by Pope time to register. school-age and teen group, which Paul VI in 1967 and was personal- “There is still time to go meets the fourth Thursday of the ly brought to the United States by through the admissions and regis- month from 6:30-8 p.m. — the Bishop Venancio of Fatima to tration processes,” said Alonzo. same evening the regular religious serve as the official presence of “It’s not too late to get started on MARK WEBER education (RE) youth groups Our Lady of Fatima for the U.S. your college degree.” Pro-life advocates gather at the Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne on Oct. meet. Amazing Apostles students The image of Our Lady is travel- Through a partnership with 4 to honor the victims of abortion. Msgr. John Suelzer, pastor of St. are grouped by age. ing throughout the United States. LearningHouse, Ancilla will Charles Borromeo Church in Fort Wayne, was one of the speakers at the The program is led by Molly Thousands have turned out to begin offering two online courses Daugherty, who coordinates stu- event. honor the queen and to learn her — General Psychology (PS 115) dent, parent and grandparent vol- critical message of hope for the and Intro to Sociology (SC 140) unteers who assist with the group. nation and world and the offering — starting Oct. 19. Daugherty says the group has of many graces. The intent, according to Dr. room for expansion and is ready Sockey is a longtime member Joanna Blount, dean of Academic Holy Innocents remembered to add a middle school group to its of The World Apostolate of and Student Services, is to offer ranks. Fatima, formerly the Blue Army, an associate of arts in general BY MARK WEBER nor law, is capable of passing The Amazing Apostles follows studies completely online. judgment upon who is to live and and comes with church approval its own schedule, with special to speak in the name of this Public “This is an excellent way to who is to die. God gave us life, a events and gender specific provide access and enhanced FORT WAYNE — Chilling winds higher life,” said Msgr. John Association of the Catholic retreats, but joins the regular RE Church on the Message of Fatima. offerings to our students and the and threatening skies prevailed, Suelzer, pastor of St. Charles groups in guided integration meet- community,” said Blount. “Not but so did a crowd of 300 pro-life Borromeo Church, Fort Wayne. The statue will be at St. Jude ings. Parish, 2130 Pemberton Dr., Fort everyone can come to class regu- supporters who gathered at the As names of infant victims The Amazing Apostles’ catech- larly due to other commitments or Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne were read, single white balloons Wayne, on Sunday, Oct. 18, from esis is focused on church teaching, 2-3 p.m. conflicting schedules.” to honor victims of abortion in were released and lofted by the personal growth in Christ and Students enrolled in these Fort Wayne and to pray for their stiff winds sweeping across the The USA National Pilgrim stewardship, all mixed with fun. Virgin Statue’s visit includes help- courses will have the flexibility to survivors as well as those who cemetery. This season their theme is “Where access the course through a link brought about their tragic destiny. The program was planned by ing to send 100 million prayers is God? 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BY ANN THALLEMER the de Veuster siblings chose to among the lepers. Living with the Damien’s body was exhumed and devote their lives to their church ravaged bodies of the people did returned to Belgium where it lies Joseph followed his brother not detour him from his primary in a crypt at St. Joseph Chapel in s Blessed Damien de Pamphile into the Congregation of concern of restoring dignity. Louvain, a national shrine operated Veuster of the the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and He taught the people to care for by the Sacred Hearts Fathers. ACongregation of the Sacred Mary. Damien was the name he themselves, to farm, and play For many years, a group of Hearts of Jesus and Mary is elevat- chose. musical instruments and sing. He islanders dreamed of establishing ed to sainthood on Oct. 11, it rep- Though not yet ordained organized choirs, athletic games the Damien Museum and Archives resents a significant event in Damien was assigned, at his and constantly sought help from to acknowledge the heroic gen- Hawaii’s modern religious history. request, to fill his brother the Hawaiian government to assist erosity of Father Damien. In 1977, Only eight who served on Pamphile’s assignment as mission- with food, medical needs and shortly after Father Damien was American soil have been so hon- ary on the Hawaiian Islands after building supplies. When he cele- declared venerable, a committee ored by the Catholic Church. he became ill. Two months after brated Mass, the blind, lame and was formed to bring this dream to Bishop Larry Silva of the arriving in Hawaii in 1864, the disfigured gathered joyfully reality. Memorabilia and artifacts Honolulu Diocese said, “It is upon young seminarian was ordained at around him at the altar in St. were collected not only in Hawaii us, thanks be to God,” a few min- the Cathedral of Our Lady of BLESSED DAMIAN DE VEUSTER Philomena’s Church. but also from Father Damien’s utes after hearing the news in Peace, in Honolulu and was After Father Damien became native Belgium and the Archives at Rome from Pope Benedict XVI assigned to Puna, Hawaii. He housing or care facilities. Though infected with leprosy, he continued the Sacred Hearts Monastery in himself. The event set into motion served almost nine years there the living conditions were to work relentlessly knowing his Kaimuki, Hawaii. The museum celebrations and ceremonies of when on May 4, 1873, he accom- deplorable, he took the sacraments time to serve was limited. Father was located on St. Augustine by- thanksgiving across the Hawaiian panied Bishop Maigret to Wailuka, to the ill and anointed the dying. Louis-Lambert Conrady arrived to the-sea Church grounds in Islands and a scramble to arrange Maui to witness the consecration Father Damien was a head- assist the ailing Father Damien. By Waikiki. pilgrimages to Rome and Belgium of a new church. strong priest with a quick smile that time, the Franciscan Sisters The peninsula of Kalaupapa is where Damien was born on Jan. 3, It was there that Father Damien and a kind and tender heart. These had come to Molokai to help care now a National Park, established 1840. learned of the plight of the inhabi- qualities, as well as his practical for the people. by President Jimmy Carter in When Bishop Silva returns tants at the settlement of nature and fluent command of the Father Damien spent 16 years 1980, preserving the settlement for from the canonization ceremony in Kalaupapa, on the island of Hawaiian language enabled him on Molokai until his death on the education and inspiration for Rome he will bring a relic— St. Molokai. He knew the people to earn a position of respect within April 15, 1889. Two months after present and future generations. In Damien’s right heel. The relic, there suffered from leprosy, later community on the island. his death, the Prince of Wales pro- 1987, “Friends of Father Damien” along with a lock of his hair, will named Hansen’s disease. These For his first rectory, Father posed the erection of a monument raised money for the restoration of eventually be enshrined at the people had been taken from their Damien used the shelter of a pan- at the cemetery by St. Philomena’s St. Philomena’s Church that is part Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace in homes and families and sent to a danus tree, beside the little church. Church where Father Damien was of the historic park. downtown Honolulu. peninsula on the island of Molokai He organized the lepers into the buried. In 1893, a large granite In February 1996, a new shrine Joseph de Veuster was the son that was separated by steep cliffs. Christian Burial Association to cross with a sculptured image of was dedicated to Blessed Damien. of Frans and Anne-Catherine, who Father Damien volunteered to provide a decent burial in the Father Damien was dedicated with The bronze statuary of Damien is raised their eight children in an work at the settlement with the cemetery beside the church for the inscription, “Greater love hath in St. Augustine’s Church, Waikiki. atmosphere of simplicity and spiri- understanding that others would each of the deceased. no man than this. That a man lay A reproduction of an icon by tuality. It was presumed that young relieve him in a few months. The After only eight days at the set- down his life for his friends.” Robert Lentz of Father Damien Joseph would someday take over young priest faced lawlessness and tlement, Father Damien requested In 1936, at the request of the was blessed in 1994 and is dis- the family farm. But after four of hopelessness, and lack of decent that his bishop allow him to stay Belgium government, Father played at the church as well. Father Damien’s legacy influences diocesan pastor

BY TIM JOHNSON several years ago, his study of the was born Joseph De Veuster in and that part of Molokai remains do,” Father Dale noted. “I think Sandwich Islands and Hawaii, 1840. private, although as a priest, that is very important as a priest. and then meeting and building a The Kalaupapa community Father Dale gained easier access Don’t tell them what to do, show FORT WAYNE — As the friendship with Sacred Hearts still serves about handful of to the community. them what to do.” Catholic Church celebrates the Missionary priest Father Joseph, patients with leprosy, now called As a priest, Father Dale is Father Damien also planted canonization of Father Damien de who ministered at the Kalaupapa Hansen’s disease. As a communi- inspired by Father Damien as a trees for windbreaks and brought Veuster this Sunday, a priest from community before his death, gave ty for Hansen’s disease patients, jack-of-all-trades. “Father flowers to the island community. the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Father Dale insights that few its designation for more than 140 Damien was their carpenter, their “He was always out to convert Bend, Father Dale A. Bauman, have been afforded. Father years, Kalaupapa will close when doctor, their coffin builder, their the non-Catholic, and he never will be especially interested. Joseph was also a native of the last patient dies. teacher and their priest. He was pushed it. He was always very A trip to Hawaii for a wedding Belguim, where Father Damien On his visits to Hawaii and somebody to talk to, a friend. He kind about it,” Father Dale added. Molokai, where the Kalaupapa was there when everybody else Father Dale met with the peo- community is located, Father abandon them,” Father Dale said. ple who lived in the Kalaupapa Dale, who is the pastor of St. “He was very concerned about community, in their homes, Francis Xavier Parish in the children of the island,” Father which he described as huts with Pierceton and associate pastor at Dale added. He was concerned two or three rooms built-up off the Cathedral of the Immaculate that hundreds of boys and girls, the ground, with porches. “They Conception, noticed the wide- many of whom were lepers them- are very well maintained and spread devotion to Father selves, would have proper cloth- very inviting,” he said. Damien. ing. The residents, Father Dale “As people have Blessed Father Damien wanted the said, make trinkets that are sold Mother statues here in the main- religious sisters to assist at the on the other islands of Hawaii. land in their front yards and so colony. The Franciscan Sisters of Father Dale also celebrated forth, several have statues honor- Syracuse, N.Y., sent sisters who Mass at St. Philomena Church, ing Damien,” Father Dale noted. arrived near the end of Father the church restored in Kalaupapa “Kamiano” is Hawaiian for Damien’s life, before he died of community by Father Damien. Damien. complications from leprosy on Of the soon-to-be saint, Father He said that the inhabitants of Good Friday of 1889. The sisters Dale said, “I think Father Damien the Kalaupapa community are continued Father Damien’s work could teach us (all) how to be descendents of former lepers and under the direction of Mother more sensitive. The lepers are some are leper themselves. Marianne Cope. Mother very sensitive people — and The whole island of Molokai Marianne now has one miracle especially the Hawaiian lepers,” is secluded, especially attributed to her intercession. They want to be appreciated. Kalaupapa. “They want to pre- Inspired by the Book of They are very easily hurt so far serve the authenticity of the James, Father Damien showed as their feelings, their heart, their Hawaiian life,” Father Dale told the colony residents how to build soul. Damien always took care of PROVIDED BY FATHER DALE BAUMAN Today’s Catholic. a fresh water irrigation system that. He was always very sensi- Father Dale Bauman is shown at St. Philomena Church in the Kalaupapa Although Hansen’s disease is from the hills above the colony. tive as well towards them and treatable today, many patients of “He never told them what to do. they could tell that.” community on Molokai, Hawaii. St. Philomena was the church from the community have deformities, He always showed them what to which St. Damien of Molokai ministered. OCTOBER 11, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Called to respect all life

need for forgiveness and reconciliation. He the frail elderly and the mentally and phys- did not say that it is up to us to pick and ically handicapped. These groups in our THE choose whom we will forgive. He even society are often neglected or frowned tells us to love our enemies. To me it upon. Little is done to increase their quali- CUTTING seems contrary to be against abortion but ty of life. support the death penalty. Something we don’t usually think about We also forget that when we are not when examining how well or not so well EDGE concerned about the poor, especially the we respect life is our treatment of one SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC needs of poor children, we, in a sense, dis- another — those with whom we live and respect life. Some people spend more time work or go to school. If we hurt others, no and money on their animals and their care, matter who they are, by our words or other hen most Catholics hear about than they do to fight against poverty in our poor behavior, we are certainly not Respect Life Month or Sunday, country and throughout the world. Often respecting the fact that they are loved by Wthey usually think of abortion we encourage poor women to have their God and must be treated with reverence. If and the sanctity of a child’s life in its babies, but too often we neglect to offer each of us truly loves and respects all of YOUNG ADULT PERSPECTIVES mother’s womb. Our call, however, is to them the help and support they need to be life, especially human life, I believe there YA respect all life. Our faith tells us that all good parents. would probably be fewer wars and less ! human life, from the womb to the tomb, is How we view those different from our- violence in our world. More families precious and loved by God. Too often we selves is also a measurement of how we would be reconciled and the divorce rate cious to our God and who also need to be concentrate on eradicating abortion, which really respect all of life. We need to exam- would drop. There would be fewer prisons treated with respect. is a noble and important cause, but we ine our attitudes toward immigrants — and the poor and elderly would be taken often neglect to speak out against the other legal or illegal — people of different care of lovingly. Sister Margie Lavonis,CSC, a former campus ways human life is also disrespected. faiths, races or sexual orientation. So when we pray and work for an end minister and vocation director, works for the One way that comes to mind is the Another indication of how well we truly to the evil of abortion, let us not forget all Sisters of the Holy Cross communications death penalty. Jesus often spoke of the respect life is how we treat or think about the other people whose lives are also pre- department. [email protected]. Reminding each other what God can do prah imagined the come- been blessed with many cheer- failures as flukes. “You just had to temperance. back long before Whitney leaders, and lately, I’ve been an off day,” he said last month, She knew what practice could OHouston stepped on her more attuned to their impact, the after a softball game filled with do, what braces could do, what a TWENTY stage and delivered it. way they spur along my pursuit strikeouts. good night’s sleep could do, what She sang, “Oprah said, ‘Girl, of big dreams and small to-dos. He pulled me out of my rut time could do, and ultimately, do you know you’re loved?’ Now The other day, for instance, I with batting practice. “You were what God could do. SOMETHING I know my own strength.” Oprah told my dad that a National watching the ball,” he said This month’s readings illus- blinked away a tear and the audi- Public Radio editor is considering between pitches, “but you trate the transformative power of ence screamed, and in that an essay of mine and has request- weren’t focusing on it.” After a God’s love, a God who counted CHRISTINA CAPECCHI moment, Whitney’s triumph over ed audio samples — something few more whiffs, I put bat on each hair on our heads, the God addictive drugs became Oprah’s I’m a tad short on. Dad didn’t ball. Then I made smoother who restored vision to the blind triumph over sagging ratings. miss a beat, recalling a few 10- strokes. The next game, I was man, the God for whom “all classmates and colleagues, we It was a classic Harpo minute segments I did five years back. things are possible.” invite them into a clearer sense of exchange, one that managed to ago. “You’ve got radio experi- My mom also has cheered me We never really outgrow the self, a picture that is closer to the feel both commercial and spiritu- ence! Did you tell him about along. She was there to listen to desire for gold stars and blue rib- way God sees them: cherished, al. As the two women hugged, I those Relevant Radio inter- every story I wrote as a girl. bons. The rallying cries of our resilient, whole. thought about the transformations views?” Where there were heavy adverbs cheerleaders mean even more in How blessed we are by the we cheer into being, clapping and His confidence gave me the and too many participial phrases, young adulthood, when doubts ones who love us as sinners and whistling, waving brightly-col- strength to press send on the e- Mom heard a burgeoning vocabu- can be darker and more persist- believe in us as saints. ored poster boards that broadcast mail I’d pieced together, to take lary and a creative mind. She lis- ent. It is a novel juncture: We are our confidence. the risk and make the leap. tened to my clarinet, sipping her old enough to recognize and In my twenty-some years, I’ve Dad is also there to classify tea and trusting that “Three Blind appreciate their support, and Mice” would one day turn into we’re old enough to become Mozart. 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Network, it is believed that the first Red Mass was held around Tricia Bellia serves as The Red Mass 1200, although it was not until a eucharistic minister 1245, in Paris, that the Mass was during Mass at St. actually documented. The Mass Pius X Church. m became an annual tradition in England in 1310 to commemorate A time for the beginning of each new court term. The tradition of a yearly prayer and reflection Red Mass spread throughout Europe and was adopted in the on the meaning United States in the early 20th century. The term “Red Mass” is in of responsible recognition of the red vestments worn by Royal Judges participat- leadership and justice. ing in the pope’s tribunal. Additionally, during the Mass the Hall & Gooden LLP clergy wear of red garments as a — join hundreds of other mem- neglect wisdom in favor of busy- representation of the Holy Spirit. bers of the bench and bar to ness or esteem, or to circumvent Attorneys At Law Among the special focuses of invoke the Lord’s guidance and truth through shortcuts or decep- the Mass are prayers and bless- wisdom upon the profession.” tion — and thereby to disserve 810 South Calhoun Street, Suite 100 ings for those in leadership roles A more current Red Mass justice, the fruit of wisdom and in the legal profession: stands out in Tricia’s memory. “I truth. Strength is the gift that for- Fort Wayne “Guidance from the Holy Sprit remember attending the Red tifies lawyers ever to pursue the 260-422-2035 is asked to be bestowed on the Mass at the basilica shortly after gifts of wisdom, truth and jus- congregants. Other blessings that we began teaching at the tice.” are commonly requested to pre- University of Notre Dame, as we The Bellias emphasize the vail in the minds, offices and joined with our new colleagues in guidance from the Holy Spirit, court rooms are Divine strength, the legal academy in praying for bestowed upon those in atten- wisdom, truth and justice. Peace students aspiring to join the pro- dance at the Red Mass, influ- and friendship are exchanged fession.” ences all aspects of their lives. HALLER & COLVIN, P.C. among the congregation, the Divine strength, wisdom, truth “I mostly see the guidance of Attorneys at Law sacraments are given and the and justice are among the bless- the Holy Spirit at work in others. Mass is commenced,” notes the ings often requested at the Red As a law professor, I see the Holy History News Network. Mass. A.J. notes the impact of Spirit at work in those students Robert W. Haller Suzanne M. Wagner At the Cathedral of St. these blessing on the legal field. who do not earn the highest Matthew the Apostle in “Wisdom is not merely the gift of grades but achieve the greatest Sherrill Wm. Colvin Charles J. Heiny Washington D.C., the Red Mass competence and integrity; it is education,” A.J. stresses. “As a marks the beginning of the awareness of one’s shortcomings St. Pius X parishioner, I am hum- Stephen E. Lewis Martin E. Seifert United States Supreme Court’s in competence and integrity. For bled at nearly every parish activi- term. Supreme Court Justices the wise lawyer, legal education ty by the selfless giving of my Vincent J. Heiny Melanie L. Farr from all faith backgrounds often and character formation are life- fellow parishioners. They make are in attendance for this ceremo- long endeavors. Truth is the gift the Holy Spirit present to me.” John O. Feighner Holly A. Brady ny. that defines integrity and guides The guidance of the Holy Tricia and A.J. both worked as the exercise of competence. The Spirit also helps define their role Mark E. GiaQuinta Aaron J. Butler law clerks for U.S. Supreme law aspires to resolve disputes on as parents. Tricia explains, Court justices in the mid to late the basis of true understandings “Perhaps none, however, makes Mark C. Chambers J. Spencer Feighner 1990s. Tricia was a law clerk for of what happened according to the Holy Spirit as present to a Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, rules that serve true human parent as a child does. When a Robert W. Eherenman Jeffrey S. Gotsch while A.J. served as a law clerk goods.” child sees the simple truth in a for Justice Antonin Scalia. He continues, “When lawyers complex situation, displays faith A.J. recalls a Red Mass in and judges act according to such no matter what the social context, 444 East Main Street • Fort Wayne, IN Washington D.C. in 1997. “It was truth, the result is justice for or rightly identifies a parent’s (260) 426-0444 www.hallercolvin.com deeply moving to witness four those whom the law exists to moral error, the Holy Spirit is at justices of the Supreme Court — serve. Lawyers face many temp- work. Who else could it be?” Catholic and non-Catholic alike tations to resist these gifts: to OCTOBER 11, 2009 RED MASS 13 New dean, new chapel at Notre Dame Law School

BY KATIE ROSE QUANDT the patron saint of politicians and brated by Bishop John M. D’Arcy return home equipped with the lawyers, replaced the building’s on Sept. 9. Over 150 attended, and knowledge and ability to teach and original chapel, which seated only despite the incense setting off a promote human rights in their own NOTRE DAME — When The 18. The bright chapel, which is smoke alarm mid-Mass, Dean countries. The majority of students University of Notre Dame contact- easily accessible from the school’s Newton said, “It was a very beau- enrolled in the program are inter- ed Nell Jessup Newton last year new archway, features three large tiful event.” national, often coming from Africa about an opening for dean of the stained glass windows depicting “Bishop D’Arcy was complete- and Central and South America. Law School, she initially turned Mary, the Eucharist and St. ly unflapped by (the smoke “It trains people from all over down the offer. Content with her Thomas More. alarm),” she added. “He was just the world who want to do good position as dean at Hastings “It’s just absolutely gorgeous,” great. He is a lovely guy.” work in the world in the human College of the Law at the said Dean Newton. The bishop will return to the rights area,” said Newton. University of California, she had Mass is offered daily in the new Notre Dame campus on Sunday, Although Dean Newton is new no intention of leaving the school, chapel. Weekday Mass attendance Oct. 11, to celebrate a Red Mass at to Notre Dame, her connection to her alma mater, which she ranges from 15 to 40, and the the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. the school began long before the describes as “a public school with chapel often fills to the point of Red Masses are celebrated for July commencement of her dean- a great mission.” overflow on Sundays. public officials and those in the ship. Her older brother attended However, Notre Dame’s “Our new chapel affords a legal profession. the school as an undergrad, and Catholic tradition enticed Newton, sacred space where ND law stu- Dean Newton said she is look- she said Notre Dame “meant the a Catholic who had served all three dents can pray either at Mass and ing forward to her first Red Mass world to him.” She flew to South of her prior deanships at secular other communal liturgical prayers at Notre Dame. She loves the Red Bend once, for his 1965 graduation universities. as well as in private prayer or Notre Dame Law School Dean Mass tradition recognizing and ceremony, and happened to meet “I finally realized that it was meditation,” said Franciscan NELL JESSUP NEWTON praying for all lawyers, not only Father Hesburgh on the plane. almost like a calling,” she said. Father John J. Coughlin, in an e- those who are Catholic. “One great “He was so kind and really She asked herself, “Wouldn’t it be mail. Father Coughlin serves the filled life, this is a very good place thing about our faith is we love wonderful,” she remembered. great to live a more integrated weekday Mass in the chapel and is to be, since we can ask the really everyone, we pray for everyone,” “To a Catholic kid from the life?” a professor of law at Notre Dame. difficult questions,” explained she said. Midwest, Notre Dame is a special In March, Newton accepted the The beautiful new worship Newton. At many law schools, The Notre Dame Law School place,” she explained. “I always offer, becoming the law school’s space is only a physical manifesta- “students who want to ask moral strives to live up to its Catholic had very fond feelings for it.” 10th dean on July 1. tion of the deep underlying questions in class are often told mission. It boasts the unique Newton’s feelings about the A new dean is one of several Catholic tradition that makes a ‘that is not your profession.’” Center for Civil and Human university have not changed. major changes the University of Notre Dame Law School education “We welcome talking about the Rights, which was founded in “There is something very won- Notre Dame Law School has unique. moral questions in class,” she said. 1973 by Holy Cross Father derful about being at a school undergone in the past year. The “We say we educate a different Dean Newton added that Notre Theodore M. Hesburgh, former where you can be openly Eck Hall of Law, an extensive kind of lawyer, and I really think Dame Law School is also “really university president and longtime Catholic,” she said. “We pray addition housing faculty offices, we do,” said Newton. The law great for the kids who have not member of the U.S. Commission before faculty meetings. We care administrative space, and 13 new school requires students to take lived a faith-filled life. It provides on Civil Rights. about everyone, we love our stu- classrooms, was dedicated May 1. courses in ethics, and encourages great potential for them to open up The yearlong program brings dents... It is a wonderful communi- The addition also includes the 76- moral and religious discussion in to thinking about religion.” together young lawyers from ty, a faith-based community.” seat St. Thomas More Chapel. the classroom. A dedication Mass for the St. around the world to study interna- “I can’t imagine any situation that The chapel, which is named for “For students who live a faith- Thomas More Chapel was cele- tional human rights. Students would pull me away from here.”

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EDITORIAL Planned Parenthood pushes ‘Abstinence Plus’ COMMENTARY sex education TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, lanned Parenthood of Indiana has launched a campaign called Get IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] PReal, Indiana! to promote sexuality education in our public schools, which includes information about various forms of contraception. Advocates of so-called “Abstinence Plus” education claim that provid- homilies and even when we attend that same reality. In his letter to the ing information about contraception to teens will reduce the rate of Appreciates Mass on daily Mass we tape the Mass on Romans (12:1) St. Paul pleads with unintended pregnancy. radio and listen to it later. us “to present our bodies as a sacri- But Planned Parenthood has known for decades that teens who Catholic radio As my wife and I approach our fice living, holy and pleasing to learn about contraception in school are significantly more likely to It’s Tuesday morning and we got mid-80s, we realize that the day God.” become sexually active. up late. Usually my wife and I may come when we will not be able Commenting on these words, St. According to Michael Schwartz, then director of the Child and attend daily Mass at our parish to attend Mass at our church. We Augustine in “The City of God” Family Policy Division of the Free Congress Research and Education chapel, but it wasn’t going to hap- are hopeful that if and when that writes: “This is the sacrifice of Foundation, a 1986 survey conducted for Planned Parenthood by pen today. Even if we skipped time arrives the daily Mass on radio Christians, the many who are one breakfast we wouldn’t be there on will still be available. body in Christ. This is the sacrifice Louis Harris found that the rate of sexual activity among teens who Don Grooms which the church celebrates in the took a “comprehensive” sexuality education course was more than time. We then went to plan B. We turned on our radio to our South Bend sacrament of the altar, that sacra- one-third higher than among teens who either had no sex education in South Bend Catholic station at 1580 ment known to the faithful; in that school, or who had taken a course that taught about reproduction but AM and were just in time to catch sacrament it is made clear to the left out the promotion of contraception. the beginning of the 8 a.m. daily ‘Take up your cross church that in the sacrifice she What this shows is that, even if abstinence is encouraged, teaching Mass. Of course, listening to the offers, she herself is offered.” teens how to use contraception is like speaking out of both sides of Mass on radio isn’t the same as daily and follow me’ Sanctuaries today are crowded. Many consider their baptismal voca- one’s mouth. Simply put, teens who are taught in school how to use attending in person and receiving Concerning the Notre Dame contraception believe that they are being given permission to have the Eucharist, but it does have one tion as a priestly people as a call to Center for Liturgy commentary in ceremonial activity only. Whereas, sex as long as they use “protection.” advantage. Daily Mass is usually the Sept. 20, 2009 issue of Today’s limited to approximately 30 minutes the priestly aspect of our lives is More teens having sex inevitably leads to higher rates of teen Catholic, this article stirs up thought better fulfilled in obeying the words pregnancy, abortion and STDs because, to be highly effective, contra- to give people with jobs time to get and discussion about a little known to work. This time restraint allows of Our Divine Lord, “take up your ceptives have to be used correctly and consistently. aspect of the priesthood of Our Lord cross daily and follow me.” for only brief homily. and Savior, Jesus Christ, and that is According to the journal Family Planning Perspectives, the “typi- At the Mass on the radio the cel- St. Bede describes our obliga- cal use” failure rate for teens using condoms to prevent pregnancy is the identity of his priesthood with tion: “We must offer to God the sac- ebrant is free to take as much time his being victim. more than 18 percent. A 2006 review by Kirby and Rolleri of 50 as he feels necessary to develop the rifice of a blameless life.” The priestly vocation of the bap- Msgr. Arthur MacDonald well-designed evaluation studies of “comprehensive” sex education theme of the daily readings. We tized and the ordained must reflect programs in the United States going back to 1990 found that none of really appreciate these expanded Glenwood, NM the programs increased the prevalence of consistent condom use among adolescents for a period greater than one year. Recent studies in England also have reaffirmed that increased access to contracep- tion for teens leads to higher pregnancy and abortion rates, as well as Violence begets violence a dramatic increase in STD rates among 16 to 19-year-old girls. But the most significant problem with promoting contraception ast month, James Pouillon movement — certainly no one among teens is that it ignores the emotional and spiritual dimensions was shot multiple times and deserves to be killed for speaking of sex. Recent research in the field of biochemistry has shown clearly Lkilled while protesting abor- out against the horror of abortion. LIFE that chemicals released during sexual activity, such as oxytocin and tion outside a high school in The photo on his placard is grue- vasopressin, permanently alter body chemistry and promote strong Owosso, Mich. According to some because abortion is grue- emotional bonding between the partners. Once these bonds are estab- reports, the suspect in custody, some, but his brutally honest wit- ISSUES lished, disrupting them can cause terrible distress. Surely we want to Harlan James Drake, admitted to ness is no cause for such fatal hos- protect our teens from the kind of heartbreak that even many adults police that he had also killed Mike tility. FORUM find devastating. Fuoss earlier that morning and that The image on his sign is one of BY DEIRDRE A. MCQUADE What is even more important, according to Dr. Bradford Wilcox, a he had intended to murder a third violence — a most extreme form professor of sociology at the University of Virginia, his February man against whom he held a of violence against vulnerable, 2008 analysis, “A Scientific Review of Abstinence and Abstinence grudge, but was arrested before he defenseless, innocent children in Programs,” “provides clear and compelling research that abstinence is reached his last victim. the womb. That the violent act of repent and come to use their gifts not merely about avoiding pregnancy and sexually transmitted dis- The violence didn’t end with abortion — and the seemingly in the service of life rather than its destruction. And thanks to God’s eases, but more significantly it is about helping teens prepare for a his arrest. The Associated Press intractable controversy surround- reports that Drake was hospitalized ing it — is, at times, associated grace at work in and through future marriage and family. ... Abstinence before marriage is linked to with more violence is unfortunate- Project Rachel, the ministry of the stronger and more satisfying families, according to a growing body of after an attempt on his own life in the county jail. Nor is that the end ly not accidental. Indeed, in their church and her compassionate research. Specifically, adolescents and adults who abstain from sex of it. Some angry people are Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life counselors, men and women can before marriage are more likely to enjoy better family relationships, already calling for the death penal- Activities (2001), the bishops of receive healing from past abor- and are also more likely to provide a good family life to any children ty, yet another act of violence. the United States note that legal- tions. The Catholic bishops’ that they bring into the world.” Pro-life demonstrators are no ized abortion has made ours “a Conference and scores of other Abstinence-only advocates are often criticized as not living in the strangers to verbal and physical society increasingly coarsened by groups that make up the vast pro- “real world.” But in the real world, teens tend to live up to our expec- harassment and even death threats, toleration and acceptance of acts life movement in America are tations if we raise the bar high, and they tend to live down to our but this is the first publicized case that purposely destroy human working hard toward the day when expectations if we lower that bar. of one’s murder. Police who took life.” They note the interdepen- no abortion will have the sanction Pope John Paul II challenged us to hold the bar high: “It is an illu- the suspect into custody reported dence of all life issues, saying: “a of law. sion to think that we can build a true culture of human life if we do that Drake targeted Pouillon society which destroys human life This fall, consider gathering not help the young to accept and experience sexuality and love and because he didn’t like his sign by abortion under the mantle of your family and friends together to the whole of life according to their true meaning and in their close showing the disturbing reality of law unavoidably undermines pray for an end to abortion and all interconnection. ... The trivialization of sexuality is among the princi- abortion. On one side, the placard respect for life in all other con- forms of violence. pal factors which have led to contempt for new life. Only a true love read: “LIFE” accompanied by the texts.” With less respect for human is able to protect life. There can be no avoiding the duty to offer, lovely image of a smiling baby, life, and a greater coarseness especially to adolescents and young adults, an authentic education in while the other had “ABORTION” toward killing, the road is paved sexuality and in love, an education which involves training in chasti- written above a gruesome photo of for more violence. ty as a virtue which fosters personal maturity and makes one capa- the bloody remains of an aborted But the violence of abortion is ble of respecting the ‘spousal’ meaning of the body.” child. not necessary. It can be stopped. Hundreds of pregnancy care cen- Deirdre A. McQuade is assistant — “Evangelium Vitae,” 97 James Pouillon’s murder is rep- rehensible. Whatever one thinks of ters and parish networks are ready director of policy and communi- the appropriate public use of such to assist families who are tempted cations, Secretariat of Pro-Life Today’s Catholic editorial board is Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa Everett, Father images — and there is a range of to resort to abortion. Those who Activities, U.S. Conference of Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. opinions even within the pro-life perform or promote abortions can Catholic Bishops. OCTOBER 11, 2009 COMMENTARY 15 After spousal loss: THE CATEQUIZ’EM by Dominic Camplisson In October the church remembers St.Theresa.Many of the facts of her Getting back in the game life are unusual for a saint and doctor of the church. This quiz focus on the unlikely facts of her life. ating may sound like a natural to discover a new self formidable challenge and immerging. That inspires hopes Da bit surreal for those of and dreams for the future, which HOPE 1.This saint goes by other names.Such as you who have recently lost a may include companionship or a.St.T of the Child spouse, as you guard most of even marriage. The innate human IN THE b.St.Therese of Lisieux your energy for simple survival. desire for the companionship of c.La duexieme Therese (after Avila) But for those who are out a few another doesn’t mean that you years from the death of their don’t love your spouse any MOURNING KAY COZAD 2.To many she is known by this humble moniker: spouse, getting back in the game longer or that you’ve forgotten a.The Grand Empress of Sanctity can be a real turning point in him or her. It means you are b.Her Holiness their rediscovery of life. alive. As lost love heals a natural and current circumstances, such As with most challenges in yearning rises in our hearts and c.The Little Flower as interests, location and chil- grief, considering the possibility many bereaved find they do want dren, also play important roles in of a new relationship fosters fears to get back in the game. 3.Many saints live long lives of service and prayer.Theresa however died when she was how one faces the dating game. It both real and imagined and is Meeting someone new a.24 b.34 c.44 is important to take the time driven by current circumstances depends on personal life circum- needed to mourn well and really and past beliefs. Many newly stances and can take many forms. get to know who you are without 4.Also,unlike many saints who are at the center of things in the church and world, bereaved have spoken candidly Currently the Internet offers a your spouse. In that way you will Theresa lived for most of all her adult life as about having no desire for anoth- superhighway to test the roads of more likely attract a relationship a.a fish seller in Marseilles er relationship. Their commit- companionship. Sometimes loyal that will be suited to your needs. ment to their deceased spouse is friends will know another single b.a parish administrator Many women who have lost firm. who “would be perfect for you.” c.a cloistered nun their spouse, myself included, However, as the passage of And still others leave it to divine time provides the opportunity to providence. 5.Her missionary journeys consisted of do the difficult work of grief, it is Personality type, belief system HOPE, PAGE 16 a.just two stints in the Congo b.one trip to French North Africa c.nothing

Discipleship an invitation to all 6.Yet within 30 years of her death she was a.forgotten or gold. Jesus calls him to absolute b.canonized As the second reading, the commitment. It is more than lip c.declared a hidden imam THE church this weekend offers us the service. Indeed it is more than Epistle to the Hebrews. obeying the Commandments. It is 7.According to tradition,her father never wanted to marry,hoping instead to be SUNDAY Profound Jewish theological the total imitation of Christ’s own themes run throughout this epis- sacrifice, an expression of total a.a bishop b.a soldier c.a monk GOSPEL tle. God is wise. He is the commitment to, and trust in, God. Creator. In God alone is order. To The man cannot accept this 8.And just as unusual,her mother was said to have had the ardent desire to be MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION God therefore, all persons must blunt suggestion. He cannot for- a.a saint b.a wife and mother c.100 years old render an account. sake what he has of this world’s St. Mark’s Gospel provides things. Sadly, he walks away 9.The couple had nine children.They were all the last reading. It is a familiar In the first reading, true wis- a.girls b.boys c.monks 28th Sunday in story. A man asks Jesus what is dom was seen as being in divine needed for salvation. Jesus tells revelation, not in limited human Ordinary Time 10.Theresa was always sickly,but was cured of fever by a him to obey the Commandments. judgment. All things of earth, Mk 10:17-30 The man says that he observes including human judgment, are a. special onion soup b. vision of Pope John Paul I The Book of Wisdom is the the Commandments. Then, Jesus subject to flaw. c. vision of Mary source of the first reading. This tells the man to sell his many The story has wider applica- book came to be centuries ago as possessions, give the proceeds to tion if the “rich young man” devout Jews, distant from their the poor, and follow the Lord. becomes the “rich man,” or “the 11.When she asked to join the Carmelite order,the convent strongly homeland and from their reli- Sad, the man walks away from man.” Discipleship is limited to a.refused to accept her gious and cultural roots, attempt- Jesus. no particular age. It is not limited b.made her wash the hearth and take the name Theresa of the ed to confront the great pressure Jesus sees in the man a deter- to any class of people. It is an Cinders mined effort to find, and to be invitation to all and a decision for put upon them by the overwhelm- c.welcomed her and offered her the abbess’s role ingly pagan societies in which with, God. So, Jesus offered the all. man the key to salvation, calling The Gospel again reaffirms they lived. 12.Her response was to Jewish parents worried about this man to the most radical of the place of Peter himself as their children. It is easy to imag- obedience to God. The man spokesman for the community of a.appeal to the bishop ine Jewish youth of this time, should not just make contribu- apostles and also reaffirms the b.join the rival Dominican Order rebellious and questioning as are tions, as Jewish custom would Twelve. As the rich man was c.threaten to expose the convent’s possession of luxuries like soap adolescents in any time or place, have required of him since he asked, they had been asked to and talc finding the strict rules of their was wealthy, but he should give leave everything and follow parents’ religion very binding. everything in his possession to Christ. They chose to follow the 13.Not one to be deterred,Theresa next went to see the the poor. Lord. Whereas, the pagans, who lived a.pope all around them, followed quite As the story closes, Peter speaks. This is one of the 111 ref- b.abbesses of the Carmelite Orders in France different codes of behavior, and c.cardinal of Provence the pagans flourished. erences to Peter in the Gospels. READINGS This book is part of a series of He speaks for the Twelve. He Sunday: Wis 7:7-11 Ps 90:12-17 Heb books that together compose the insists that he and he other apos- 4:12-13 Mk 10:17-30 14.Things went badly after she left home;her father went into Wisdom Literature of the Bible. tles have put aside everything to Monday: Rom 1:1-7 Ps 98:1-4 Lk a.the poor house These writings concentrate upon follow the Lord. Jesus accepts 11:29-32 b.an asylum as he was presumed insane because he was playing human reasoning wisdom. But, this statement and blesses them. Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25 Ps 19:2-5 Lk with firearms they insist, living according to 11:37-41 c.a decline and died of potato blight the next year God’s revelation through Moses Reflection Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11 Ps 62:2-3, and the prophets is showing true 6-7, 9 Lk 11:42-46 15.Theresa died as a cloistered nun;she is famous for her wisdom. The readings this weekend are Thursday: Rom 3:21-30 Ps 130:1-6 a.writings Often in these writings, as is fundamental, intense, wide-rang- Lk 11:47-54 the case in this selection, wisdom ing and radical. The story of the b.miracles performed in the convent is mentioned as if wisdom were a rich man is crucial to the lesson Friday: Rom 4:1-8 Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 Lk c.political savvy in the French Sixth Republic person. It is a literary technique. of this weekend’s Liturgy of the 12:1-7 The reading this week main- Word. This rich man already Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18 Ps ANSWERS obeys God’s Commandments. He tains that true wisdom is a greater 105:6-9, 42-43 Lk 12:8-12 1.b, 2.c, 3.a, 4.c, 5.c, 6.b, 7.c, 8.a, 9.a, 10.c, 11.a, 12.a, 13.a, 14.b, 15.a possession than the finest silver wants to be with God. 16 COMMENTARY OCTOBER 11, 2009 Not the practice in this diocese to grant outdoor exceptions SCRIPTURE SEARCH Gospel for October 11, 2009 I am going to get married next sum- between a Catholic party and a woman, emphasizing that matri- Mark 10:17-30 mer,but I had wanted to do the cere- non-Catholic baptized party is to mony is a profound sharing in mony outdoors.Is it possible,as a be celebrated in a parish church.” Christ’s marriage with the Following is a word search based on the Gospel Catholic,to get married outdoors? At It is not the practice in this church. reading for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle first I was told it depended on whether diocese to grant outdoor excep- “Communion,” after all, tions. This rule exists for both speaks of unity, and of the free B: about the commitment of discipleship. The words the bishop in your diocese allowed it, practical and theological reasons. gift of Christ’s humanity and can be found in all directions in the puzzle. but now I’m told its not allowed by the Practically speaking, the partici- divinity for us — a total gift church.Do you think you could help me pants in the wedding ceremony reflected in the sacrament of mat- JOURNEY RAN UP KNELT find out what is allowed? If it is do not have to make last minute rimony. TEACHER JESUS GOOD allowed,I would like to be married like provisions for unpredictable This is also why “unity can- GOD ALONE COMMANDMENTS ADULTERY that. Anonymous weather, which can easily spoil dles” are strongly discouraged as MY YOUTH ONE THING TREASURE any outdoor event. inappropriate for wedding Masses HEAVEN FOLLOW ME HARD IT IS And theologically, wedding — they draw the connection and CAMEL NEEDLE BE SAVED That’s a fairly common question, vows are ideally exchanged with- focus away from the true source ALL THINGS POSSIBLE PERSECUTION especially considering the pictur- in the holy Mass as celebrated and symbol of unity, the esque outdoor weddings often before the community in a Eucharist. depicted in movies and on televi- church, the house of God. ALL IS POSSIBLE sion. The answer is that Catholic Marriage, like all the sacraments, weddings should take place flows from the Eucharist. Holy indoors, in a church. Communion is the ultimate sign Brian MacMichael, the diocesan SLWKHARD I T I S Canon Law states the norm: and reality that lends context to director of the Office of Worship, GTNDGODALONE “A marriage between Catholics or the nuptial union of a man and a answered this week’s question. NONETH I NGOJO IFNEEDLEIKOM Formula for a vocation HOE JMRPTYNUY TLVEADULTERY attended a freshman prayer sand little cares that no one LLASCCNSDLNO breakfast yesterday with my thinks about!” It’s amazing to Idaughter at the local diocesan realize that St. Therese was mere- LOEUENAAATEU Catholic high school. It allowed ly 4 years old when her mother EVERYDAY AWHSNARTMEYT me a chance to catch up with passed, yet she recalls with great Rita, an old friend whose daugh- clarity many instances that CATHOLIC PMREHCAETMRH ter is also a freshman. In convers- formed her involving her mother. BESAVEDOOGOT ing with her over poppy seed She sums up with a profound and muffins and scrambled eggs, I sobering thought: “Having noth- THERESA A. THOMAS POSS I BLEMACC came to find that her son just ing but good example around me, entered the seminary. She is I naturally wanted to follow it.” © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com purchased while on a pilgrimage thrilled, as well she should be. I Undoubtedly, a mother’s influ- to the shrine of Our Lady of think she is already sewing vest- ence is important in the awaken- Czestochowa in Poland. He gath- ments. ing and nurturing of religious ered the grandsons upon his So now, two of my friends vocations. return and told them that this have sons in the seminary. It’s a While a mother’s impact is chalice was going to be a gift to beautiful thing to see vocations important in the blossoming of a death, I have dated a few good the first priest in the family. He blossom, and while God certainly religious vocation, I think a men. It wasn’t easy to want to spoke of the specialness of the is the one calling, the family is father has a particularly signifi- HOPE “get out there.” But I too missed vocation and explained that with- the fertile ground that prepares cant role in vocation-discovery male interaction and learned to out priests we would have no CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 and allows a young man to say for young men. He is the leader face my fears. Mass and no holy Eucharist. A “yes.” and head of the Catholic family, I recently deeply loved and way to ensure priests in the future It is said that a particular and if a mother is good, holy, take a considerable amount of lost a man because of life cir- is to value and revere the voca- priest once visited a convict in pious and adhering to various time to grieve. I have found that cumstances. His loss left a hole tion, and respect those who have prison. In talking with him he religious devotions, a father can a small percentage choose never in my life that until he loved me I been called to service in this way. discovered a scrawling on the unduly unravel this goodness to seek companionship again. But did not know existed. It is anoth- Pope Benedict XVI has wall: “Mothers are the Fate of with a simple scoff or sarcastic the majority of women I’ve er loss that I face with all the declared 2009 a Year for Priests Men.” When asked about it, the look, or a pattern of bad example. worked with, who have done the usual grief and sadness. But I beginning with the solemnity of prisoner replied that in prison one For a young man to truly con- work of grief, have reconciled will be forever grateful for his the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June has a lot of time to think about sider the vocation of priesthood, I their loss and found new life gift of love. He opened my heart 19 and ending with an interna- many things, and the result of believe that the father has to pres- again. And companionship is part to it again. tional gathering in Rome June 9- this particular prisoner’s reflec- ent it as a viable option. For of that new life. So when you are ready, 11, 2010. This is a perfect time to tion was this saying. “You see,” despite the devoted love and con- I have also found that men, whether you are anticipating mar- reflect on how we can support he continued, undoubtedly speak- cern of a doting mother, it is a who are generally more pragmat- riage or simply seeking compan- and encourage the priests we ing from experience, “a good father who teaches his son to ic thinkers, are sometimes more ionship, give yourself permission know, as well as ask ourselves mother is a blessing for the chil- become a man, and demonstrates prone to seek companionship ear- to step out even with the fear and what God may want for us in our dren; a bad mother, however, is a through word and action how this lier than women. John said, “I receive the beauty and abundance families. We should be asking our terrible curse.” manhood can and should be have said from the beginning that that love has to offer. Mourning sons if God might be calling I am writing this column on played out. Specifically, a I knew sometime down the road I well allows you to open your them to a religious vocation. If the feast of St. Therese, who lost father’s example of principled would like to meet someone. I heart to love again. And that’s one is not asked, it might be dif- her mother when she was very living and devotion to God influ- liked being married and want what life is all about. ficult for one to say “yes.” young. Yet, in her autobiography, ences a young man in ways no someone to share my life with.” “Story of a Soul,” she writes of mother, sibling, friend or book In contrast, at the beginning of the strong influence of her moth- can. Additionally, a father sug- Mary’s grief journey she was er on her life. At one point she gesting the vocation of priest- firm in her conviction that she writes, “God was pleased all hood as a possibility to his son would never love again. Now through my life to surround me legitimizes the option as an several years later she has recon- with love, and the first memories accepted and viable one, and ciled to the notion that life goes I have are stamped with smiles allows the son to consider freely on. She said, “I never thought I Kay Cozad is a certified grief edu- and the most tender caresses. I whether God might be calling would ever say this, but I’m lone- cator and news editor of Today’s loved Mamma... very much.” him to this beautiful and sacrifi- Theresa Thomas, is the mother of ly. I would like male companion- Catholic newspaper. She is the And later in the book she cial way of life. nine children and wife of David. ship.” Her heart is ready to love author of “Prayer Book for writes, “Ah! How delicate a My father, grandfather to Theresa Thomas may be contacted again. Widows,” Our Sunday Visitor, mother’s heart really is, and how almost 50 children, has a beauti- at: theresathomaseveryday- In the two decades that I have 2004. She can be reached at it shows its tenderness in a thou- ful, ornate golden chalice that he [email protected]. lived since my own husband’s [email protected]. OCTOBER 11, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

USF SOFTBALL TEAM EARNS NFCA ALL-ACADEMIC HONOR The University of Saint Francis softball team is one of 30 named to the 2008-09 National Fastpitch Coaches Association “Girls Got Game” All-Academic Teams list based on GPAs. Through this program, the NFCA honors high school and collegiate soft- ball teams for their success in the classroom. This is the first such award for the Lady Cougars pro- gram according to head coach Ryan Bolyn. USF ranked No. 20 with a 3.238 GPA. “What an outstand- Sports ing accomplishment for our team,” Bolyn said about the award. CYO regular football ICCL Saints, Panthers win Sunday games Mishawaka Catholic would ready for the playoffs.” season wraps up BY JOE KOZINSKI resort to some trickery as Charles “Our offensive line played very Fletcher pounced on an onside’s well today — Kirk Barron, BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN John’s Eagles to punt during their MISHAWAKA — It was a perfect kick giving the Saints the ball back Anthony Piraccini, Jacob first possession and the Luers- fall Sunday; light wind, brisk chill at the Cougar 49. Fletcher again Appleman, Will Glasco and C.J. bound Nic Morken returned it 60 in the air, the gentle rustling of the would come up big as he took a Holman,” added Violi. “Our FORT WAYNE — Catholic Youth yards for the first score of the handoff on a reverse for a 40-yard thoughts and concerns this week League (CYO) gridiron action changing leaves and of course, game. Later Morken broke several Inter-City Catholic League foot- touchdown. The points after kick were with Kevin Sandor, head wrapped up regular season play at would-be feisty Eagle defender by Alex Schlemmer found its mark coach for the ( St. Anthony, St. St. Francis on Sunday, Oct. 4. ball. tackles and plowed his way to a Four teams would take Otolski making the score, 14-0, with 44 Joe, St. Pius) Panthers as he under- In the first matchup of the day, 35-yard TD run. The Knights’ seconds left in the half. went open heart surgery. He is not the mighty St. Vincent Panthers Field; some were searching for workhorse scored yet another six their first win, some were playing The West Side Catholic team only a great coach but a good finished a perfect 7-0 blanking in the first half, this time from the tried to put the ball in the air and a man.” rival St. Charles, 32-0. The for second place in the standings, two-yard line. With just over two but all were laying it on the line number on the scoreboard but “Our goal has been to improve unbeaten Panthers were led by minutes to go in the half the handed the Saints the ball back every week and we are accom- quarterback Michael Fiacable who trying to find the absolute right Eagles returned a kickoff and combinations for the upcoming with time on the clock. This would plishing that,” stressed West Side factored in all four scores throw- threw a long 65-yard bomb pass to prove costly as Joe Molner took a Catholic Coach Todd Lukens. “We ing three touchdown passes and playoffs. get on the board. Braeden Theile The first game of the day slated pitch and than threw a halfback really are emphasizing confidence scoring on a kickoff return. The was on the receiving end of a 15- pass into the waiting arms of in execution and the kids are start- Panthers’ talented Ryan the upstart West Side Catholic yard pass from quarterback Trey (Holy Family, St. Adalbert, Corpus Dominic Ravotto for a 27-yard ing to get it.” Watercutter caught all three scor- Casaburo to put JAT up 28-6 over quick strike touchdown. The kick ing passes. Stephen Colligan was Christi and St. John the Baptist) the Eagles at the half. Cougars against defending ICCL missed but the damage was done Blazers vs. Panthers once again a weapon for St. In the second half, it was more as the Saints went to the locker Vincent as he converted on all four Champion Mishawaka Catholic Morken and a valiant Eagle effort. (St. Monica, St. Joseph, St. Bavo, room up, 20-0. The second game of the day of his PAT attempts. Morken finished off with an amaz- The Saints would take little between the St. Matthew (St. A proud Coach Corey Kitchen Queen of Peace and St. Thomas) ing four touchdowns for the day Saints. time to get started in the third Jude/Our Lady of Hungary) Blazers summarized, “To finish the regular on a 9-yard scamper around end quarter as Joe Kavanaugh took the and the Panthers would be simply season undefeated in this league is The Cougars started the game and St. John’s scored twice in the with a very impressive drive, start- kick off and raced 70 yards down put as a shoot out. The Panthers an outstanding accomplishment. last few minutes of the final quar- the sideline for another would go on to win, 46-34. Now the important season starts. ing at their own 39, they drove the ter with a nice pass to Damian ball with the help of two fourth Mishawaka Catholic Score making “We had a great offensive Our kids fully realize that our Brough (two scores). Brandon it a 26-0 game. effort, big kudos goes to our offen- overall goals are far from accom- down and long conversions by Volmerding had the other touch- quarterback Adam Gonzalez, but The Saints would again add sive line play,” quipped interim plished and they must be ready to down for the Eagles and Coach points on the board in the fourth Panther Coach Mike Carmola. prove themselves all over again in the luck would run out as the Jim Carroll reports that Tyrell Saints’ defense stymied a quarter- quarter when Michael Voor would “Now we need to put it all togeth- the tournament.” Johnson stepped up and did a nice punch it in from the four and er for the upcoming playoffs.” According to Coach Pat back sneak at the line of scrim- job as well. mage taking over on downs. The Dylan Konwinski would take the “This is really Coach Sandol’s Henline, St. Jude defeated Queen Holy Cross (6-1) ended with a hand off on the point after try and team, the kids are playing for him of Angels/Most Precious Blood West Side Catholic drive took off victory over St. John, New Haven. the clock all but one play of the make the score, 33-0. and the staff is coaching for him,” (QA/PB) in a hard-fought battle This sealed an outright second- The Cougars would not pack commented Carmola. “Some of improving their record to 4-3 quarter. place finish for the defending The second quarter would be up the tents and put down their our younger kids, like Billy Miller, thanks to touchdowns from Luke champs. The Crusaders will face heads, Ryan Jankowski took a Mitchel Nyers and Brock Palmer, Jon Poore (2) and Gus another story, the Saints were ini- QA/PB at Bishop Luers Field tially stopped by the formidable handoff and scampered 55 yards Marazita, came off the bench pre- Schrader (2). when post-season play begins on for a late score with Gonzalez pared and did a fine job.” St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth/St. Cougars on downs, but the first Sunday, Oct. 11. Also at Luers will turnover would be costly. The finding his mark on the points “All and all, I was very pleased Aloysius/St. Therese (JAT) will be the fourth-place seed against after kick leaving the Saints tri- with our effort,” explained Blazer roll into playoff action fueled by Saints’ Jackson Powell would step the fifth. Bishop Dwenger will in between a Gonzalez pitch and umphant, 33-8. Head Coach Mike Ernst. “We have three wins in a row. Their 36-20 host the third-place team squaring “We like to think that when we to get back and work on the basics victory over St. John, Fort Wayne cradle the ball down to the Cougar off against the sixth-seed fol- 34-yard line. On the second play were down 16-0 last week against in preparation for the playoffs.” in Week 7 improved the Knights’ lowed by the top-seeded St. the St. Matthew Blazers and came “Ottbridge, Sanders and record to 4-3. JAT got out to an from scrimmage Joe Kavanaugh Vincent Panthers against St. would find the end zone on a 30- back to tie, that it was our start to Crockett all had a big day for us early lead and never looked back. John, New Haven. the next season,” explained Tony and did a good job of keeping us The JAT defense forced the St. yard jaunt. The points after kick was no good giving the Saints the Violi, Saints’ head coach. “We had in the game,” exclaimed Ernst. lead 6-0 with 2:19 to go in the lost our first two games by a total “The tackling has got to get better Fall Festival half. of 10 points and needed to get for us to be successful. St. Joseph Parish Blakeslee, Ohio Knights of Columbus FAMILY STYLE CHICKEN & HAM DINNER O IN SERVICE TO ALL Sunday, October 18, 2009 IN SERVICE TO ONE (Serving 11:00 am - 2:00 pm) •Helping the needy • Supporting the handicapped ADULTS: $8.00 • CHILDREN: $3.00 • Fighting against all evil (5 years of age and under: FREE) •BINGO • RAFFLES This is the Knights of Columbus of today •COUNTRY STORE •KIDS’ GAMES Join us and live your FAITH! (Carry-Outs available: local delivery until 1:30 pm) (419) 272-2914 “Love one another ANSWER THE CALL (located on Ohio State Route 34) as I have loved you” Contact Indiana Membership Director 4 miles East of Edon - 11 miles west of Bryan - John 3:34 Dale Waters • 219-663-4679 • [email protected] 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 11, 2009 Diocesan history book New books for reading review places the church BY KAY COZAD in context of northern he following are recent releases that have been sent Tto Today’s Catholic. Indiana history Summaries were taken from press releases and include publisher The following book review is a Catholic Culture, 1872-1900” and and ISBN number. reprint from the Catholic “Dimensions of Catholic Culture, Historical Review, 95, no. 3 pub- 1900-1924.” lished in July 2009. White avoids restricting the his- OCTOBER BOOKS tory to the bishops, but his portrait “Worthy of the Gospel of Christ A of John Luers, the first bishop of History of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Fort Wayne — 1857-71— is one Wayne-South Bend. Commemorating of the best sections of the book. the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese His portrait of Archbishop John and Catholic Life in Northern Indiana,” Noll reveals the man with his By Joseph M. White. (Fort Wayne, achievements and his mistakes. IN: Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Noll’s support of Father Charles E. Bend. 2007. Pp. xiv, 609. $29.95 Coughlin, his support of the paperback. ISBN 978-1- America First Committee, his “Resurrection: The Miracle that “Be Holy: A Catholic’s Guide to the 5927&229-3.) naive sympathy for Hitler in the Saved Notre Dame,” by Jim Dent any times, a diocesan early ‘30s, and his opposition to Spiritual Life,” by Father Thomas G. offers the reader an intriguing look Morrow is a manual for living a history recounts the his- labor movements are treated objec- at one turnaround season that tory of the bishops, the tively in the section that also successful spiritual life. Elements changed the history of Notre Dame M from the Catholic faith including ecclesiastical superiors, recounts the bishop’s football. After several years of loss- the diocesan building remarkable life and heaven, hell, prayer, penance, cor- es a young Armenian-American poral and spiritual works of mercy, development, and the work. In his preface, man, Ara Parseghian, took over the major issues of the cler- White points out that the fruits of the spirit and much head coach position and molded the more are investigated and enhanced gy and the important “recent Catholic histori- team into champions. Read historical figures. cal scholarship” now with Scripture verses and quotes “Resurrection” to discover his from holy men and women. This Fortunately, this is not seeks “an honesty that secret to success. Thomas Dunne the type of history given makes inevitable the book can be a guide to achieve Books, ISBN: 978-0-312-56721-7 holiness in everyday life. Servant to us here. Joseph disclosure of the nega- “Choosing Beauty: A 30-day Books, ISBN: 978-0-86716-878-5 White, noted historian tive along with the posi- Spiritual Makeover For Women,” by and author of many tive aspects of the past.” Gina Loehr offers the idea that the works regarding White has done so with- best beauty routine starts from American Catholic history, has out bias or judgment. within as it guides the reader written the story of the Catholic At the very beginning of this through an inner makeover aimed Church in northern Indiana from work, the author reveals the paucity at living a life infused with the the 17th century to the beginning of archival resources. It seems that virtues. Each chapter contains of the 21st century. Between 1830 the archival records from the time prayer, reflection questions and to 2007, we have the foundation of Brute to the administration of suggested spiritual activity. This of the Diocese of Fort Wayne in Noll have disappeared or have not book would be ideal for a women’s 1857 and the redesignation of the been processed. Despite this, how- book study. Servant Books, ISBN: see to Fort Wayne-South Bend in ever, White “launched (into) the ... 978-0-86716-921-8 1960. White has placed the church task of reading Catholic newspa- in the broad context of north pers for articles that reveal the Indiana history: its people, its cul- range of issues in diocesan life.” ture, its social relations, and its The sheer size of this study is economic and political structures. daunting, but the details are han- The historical account begins dled very well. The number of eth- with the evangelization of the nic groups in an area where so Native Americans, particularly the many Catholics from diverse coun- Pottowatami Indians through the tries are represented could not be efforts of Louis Deseille, Benjamin exhaustive. For instance, details “Covenant and Communion: The Petit, and the lay woman catechist regarding the establishment of Biblical Theology of Pope Benedict “The Book of Mychal: The Angelique Campeau. The begin- black parishes in South Bend and XVI” by imminent theologian and ning of the church began with the Gary during the Noll administra- Surprising Life and Heroic death of prolific author Scott Hahn offers a Father Mychal Judge,” by Daily tragedy of the Native American tion are not passed over. concise introduction to the biblical people and their forcible removal Nevertheless, it would have been News columnist Michael Daly quality of work by the current pope. recounts the story of this devout from their homes. People are the interesting to point out more clear- It shows how the pope reads and center in White’s panoramic view ly the determination and faith of and sometimes controversial man, uses Scripture in theology, liturgy who stood beside his beloved fire- of the church, men and women, black Catholic laypersons who and Christian discipleship, and laypersons and missionaries, saints fought for a parish of their own. St. fighters at the Twin Towers on 9/11. includes a Scripture reference. The book explores the early years and the less saintly, among them Augustine in South Bend was Brazos Press, ISBN: 978-1-58743- St. Mother Theodore Guérin and founded by African-Americans in Brooklyn through Judge’s call to 269-9 the priesthood. His tireless ministry the Sisters of Providence and who were barely welcomed in the to the homeless and needy are doc- Célestin de la Hailandière, the iras- white parish church. Finally, this Mike Aquilina’s “Fire of God’s umented as well as his life as fire cible bishop of Vincennes. The panoramic view of Catholicity in Love: 120 Reflections on the Eucharist,” chaplain to the FDNY. St. Martin’s church of northern Indiana began the northern part of Indiana should is packed with inspirational quotes Press, ISBN: 978-0-312-58744-4 with the migration of various have been aided with a few maps from saints, authors, popes and Europeans into that area, especially and a bibliography besides the more that will enlighten and deepen after Indiana became a state in notes. No matter the suggestions, the reader’s understanding of the 1816. At first came the Germans the historical work that White has mystery of the Catholic Eucharist. and then the Irish, followed by the given us is truly a work “worthy of Servant Books, ISBN: 978-0- Poles, the Slovaks, the Italians, and the Gospel of Christ.” 86716-923-2 the Hungarians at the beginning of the last century. The author weaves together the diversity of the Reviewed by Father Cyprian Davis, OSB, church, the culture of the peoples, from the St. Meinrad School of ADVERTISE WITH TODAY’S CATHOLIC (260) 456-2824 and the economic situation of the Theology. Reprinted with permis- dioceses and of the ordinary people sion from the Catholic Hisotrical in the sections “Building a Review. OCTOBER 11, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 19 REST IN PEACE Auburn Betty L.Lavoncher, 74, South Bend Charles W.Clifford, 75, St.Elizabeth Ann Clifford Huff, 89, WHAT’S HAPPENING? Immaculate Seton Corpus Christi Conception Virginia Bowers Mary Elizabeth WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Bluffton Needler, 99, St.John Middleton, 66, Christ announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, George T.Winans, 95, the Baptist the King St.Joseph Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. 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Anne Home Chapel 54, St.Catherine Siena Long term care seminar announced St.Vincent de Paul 399-8066 or [email protected]. at St.Jude South Bend — The Knights of Leila H.Heck, 82, Columbus is sponsoring a free Octoberfest party Logan Ian West, 28, St. Queen of Angels Helen Theresa Long Term Care Seminar for St. FUNDRAISERS Granger — St. Pius X, 52553 Fir Vincent de Paul Papandria, 88, Our Joseph and Elkhart counties Bewitching Halloween “Spookghetti” Rd., will have an Octoberfest Dominic J.Simone, 80, Saturday, Oct. 10, from 7:30 p.m. Fort Wayne Lady of Hungary Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at dinner and party St.Patrick the Knights of Columbus Hall, South Bend — Our Lady of to midnight. Tickets are $10 per Jim Coonan, 52, St. James A.Dickey, 89, St. 553 E. Washington. Learn ways Hungary Parish, 735 W. Calvert, person and include dinner. Beer, Vincent de Paul Mishawaka Patrick of preparing for and taking care will have a spookghetti dinner, wine and soft pretzels are extra. Janet Barbara Bulgar, catered by Fazoli’s, Friday, Oct. Wil Smaka’s Music Connection Donald D.Beeler, 66, St. of long term care expenses. 85, St.Joseph Eugene A.Keen, 83, Guest speaker will be Paul Ochs, 23, from 5-7:30 p.m. Party then Polka Band will provide enter- Vincent de Paul FIC, CSA, CLTC, long term care continues until the bewitching tainment. Adults only with Christ the King specialist. Refreshments and hour. The gym will be trans- babysitting available on site with Richard M.Kolash, 61, snacks will be served. For infor- formed into a haunted dungeon reservations by calling (574) St.John the Baptist mation call Knights of Columbus for all you can devour spaghetti, 674-5582. Sponsored by Knights at (574) 282-1082. fettuccine alfredo, salad, bread- of Columbus, Council 4263. sticks and beverages. Tickets are 8:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For information, call Saturday, and 10-noon Sunday. (574) 234-7082 or (574) 707- Living Healthier series sponsored by presale $8 or at the door $10. Oktoberfest Children are presale $5 or at the The revival theme is “Call to 1231, or visit www.saint- University of Saint Francis Fort Wayne — St Charles Forgiveness.” The revival, free augustines.org. Fort Wayne — The Living door $7. Children 4 and under Catholic Church will celebrate are free. Tickets are encouraged and open to the public, will fea- Healthier series continues Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 10, ture the St. Augustine African to be purchased by Oct. 15. Call from 5-11 p.m. at the Father Fish Fry Wednesday, Oct. 21, with Drum and Dance group, the St. Fort Wayne — St. Therese Parish “Impact on Wellness” by Jane (574) 289-3272 or go to Thomas A. Brandon Council 451 www.ourladyofhungary.org for a Augustine Gospel Choir and a will have a fish fry Friday, Oct. Avery at 6:30 p.m. at the North Knights of Columbus Hall, 600 guest appearance from the printable order form. Costume Reed Rd. Special Oktoberfest 16, from 4:30-7 p.m. Tickets are Campus, 2702 Spring St. Doors University of Notre Dame Voices adults $8, children (5-12) $4.50 open at 6 p.m. Refreshments and contest for all, treats for the little menu and dancing to the music goblins and music and dancing. of Faith Gospel Choir. There will and children under 5 eat free. healthy snacks provided. Non- of the Freudemacher Band. All be opportunities for confession perishable food item donations adults over the age of 21 are wel- accepted. Knights plan spaghetti dinner come. Admission is free. South Bend — The Knights of Archangel Institute invites Charles Rice Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Bake sale and rummage sale benefit Fort Wayne — Dr. Charles Rice S. Ironwood Dr., will have a Altar and Rosary Society will speak Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 spaghetti dinner on Friday, Oct. South Bend — A bake and rum- p.m. at the Rinehart Music 16, from 5-7 p.m. Adults $7, mage sale will be held at St. Center on the campus of IPFW. children (5-12) $3. Dinner John the Baptist Parish Friday, His topic will be “The includes spaghetti, salad, garlic Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Constitution in the Age of toast and coffee. Carry-out avail- and Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 Our experienced and professional staff is dedicated able. Obama.” a.m. to noon. Sunday will to providing the highest quality of nursing care. include a $1 a bag sale. All Shook Up, a jukebox musical Rummage and bake sale • Daily Mass performed at University of Saint Francis New Haven — St. Louis Pumpkin festival welcomes fall • Medicare Certified Fort Wayne — University of Besancon Parish will have a Garrett — St. Joseph School will Saint Francis North Campus rummage and bake sale Friday, have a pumpkin festival Sunday, • Secured Neighborhoods for Alzheimer Care Auditorium, 2702 Spring St., will Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 • Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapies host “All Shook Up,” a jukebox and Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 p.m. Carnival games, bake sale musical Nov. 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 8 a.m. to noon. and raffles will be offered. A • One and Two Bedroom Assisted Living Apartments p.m. and Nov. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m. beef-and-noodle dinner will be • Independent Living Patio Homes Admission is $10. Tickets are Spaghetti dinner benefits Women’s $5.50 for adults and $3.50 for half price for those who bring a Care Center children with carry-out available. For Information, Call: (260) 897-2841 For information call the school at bag of non-perishable food in South Bend — The Our Lady of 515 N. Main Street, Avilla, Indiana 46710 support of USF Feeds the Fort. Good Hope K of C will have a (260) 357-5137. spaghetti and meatballs dinner Provena Health, a Catholic health system, builds communities University of Saint Francis professor to Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5-8 p.m. St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen fundraiser of healing and hope by compassionately responding to human Demystify the Pope and the Vatican in the church hall. Choice of Fort Wayne — St. Mary’s Soup need in the spirit of Jesus Christ. spaghetti and meatballs for $7 or Kitchen, 1101 S. Lafayette St., Fort Wayne — Dr. Adam Visit us at www.provena.org/sacredheart DeVille, assistant professor of marinara for $5. Children 5-12 will host music, dancing, 50/50, theology at the University of $3. Seconds of marinara included silent auction, karaoke, door Saint Francis, will lead a discus- in prices above. Carry-out avail- prizes, food and beer, wine or sion on Demystifying the Pope able. pop for $10 per person Saturday, and the Vatican on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 7:30-11 p.m. All Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. in the North Banquet for life planned proceeds benefit the soup Campus Auditorium, 2702 Fort Wayne — A banquet for life kitchen. Spring St. This free public lec- will be held Monday, Oct. 12, at ture is sponsored by the 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Wayne Parish revival at St. Augustine Department of Philosophy and Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd. South Bend — St. Augustine Theology and the School of Arts Keynote speakers will be Jill Parish, 1501 W. Washington St., and Sciences of the University of Stanek and U.S. Rep. Mark will hold a parish revival Friday- Saint Francis. Light refreshments Souder. Tickets are $40 by call- Sunday, Oct. 9-11 from 6:30- Visit www.diocesefwsb.org for a complete calendar of events in the diocese. 20 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 11, 2009 Respect Life Sunday marked by Life Chain, Mid-way rally

BY DIANE FREEBY that may take up most of our time, Our Lord. if we didn’t have prayer, those He said, “She unites all things things wouldn’t be effective. It’s in herself. She brings us life SOUTH BEND, MISHAWAKA really prayer that makes it all through her Son. (After she — Combining prayer and a visual work. It’s a combination of every- appeared to Mexican peasant, St. witness, over 100 people lined thing, but without prayer, nothing Juan Diego in 1531) The Aztecs South Bend’s Ironwood Road happens.” stopped sacrificing their children Sunday, participating in the annual Many Life Chain participants immediately, and pretty much Life Chain sponsored by St. headed to Marian High School for overnight, 15 million of them con- Joseph County Right to Life. the 40 Days for Life Mid-Way verted to the true faith of Men, women and children held Rally. Organized by Serra Club Christianity.” signs promoting the culture of life. President Dick Dornbos and mod- Other speakers featured at the Many of those people clutched erated by WHME-TV’s Chuck rally included co-directors of the their rosaries as well, recognizing Freeby, the rally featured a video Office of Family Life, Fred and the power of prayer when it comes and music from Marian High Lisa Everett. They addressed the to converting people’s hearts. School students. Those were fol- judicial system and the history of “The one thing we can offer lowed by a variety of talks that the feminist movement with its these babies is prayer,” explained covered everything from the early inherently pro-life roots. Dr. Laura Pat Sweeney, a parishioner from feminist movement being inherent- McGuire, M.D., a member of the Mishawaka’s St. Bavo Parish, tak- ly pro-life to the very real show- Catholic Medical Association, dis- ing part in her first Life Chain. down we have with Satan. cussed the scientific evidence of “When we’re faced with life chal- “Scripture says there is nothing DIANE FREEBY life beginning at conception and lenges, follow the example of new under the sun,” reminded Rob Fox and his wife Debbie, not pictured, are the parents of six chil- the role media plays in distorting Mary. She said ‘yes’ and it wasn’t Father Bob Lengerich, associate dren, including two with special needs. They were horrified when a doc- the truth. Dr. David Solomon, easy, but it was worth it all.” pastor at St. Pius X Parish in tor advised them to abort their youngest child because she was expected PhD, associate professor of philos- Tom Gill, president of St. Joe Granger. “The battle we are fight- to be born with severe health problems, if she was born at all. After ophy at the University of Notre County Right to Life and parish- ing in these 40 Days for Life is the much prayer and intercession, the Fox’s were blessed with a healthy Dame, took on the idea of a mid- ioner at Corpus Christi Parish in same battle that has been raging daughter. The doctor had no explanation as to how the baby survived dle ground on the abortion issue. A South Bend, said the Life Chain is ever since Satan was expelled.” her dire prognosis. Rob, pictured here with daughters Lauren, Samantha few months removed from the not only a chance for people to Father Lengerich reminded the and Kaelyn, says his family prays together and regularly participates in controversy surrounding Notre talk with other pro-lifers, but to crowd our Catholic faith gives us the Life Chain and other pro-life events. “We come to get the message Dame’s invitation and honoring of pray together about the issue. He hope. He said despite the devil try- President Barack Obama, Dr. says the Life Chain ties in well ing to take as many souls with him out that we need to fight for life,” he explained. “We need to get the Solomon explained why there is with another prayerful event, the to hell, Jesus has a plan. message out to as many people as we can, and to pray for them.” no such thing as a “middle 40 Days for Life vigil, currently “Most of all, Satan envies Mary ground.” underway. and all women,” continued Father those, the ability to bring new life Adam and Eve ... but he will not Local organizers for 40 Days “At St. Joseph County Right to Lengerich, “because God gave into the world. The devil can never prevail!” for Life hope to post text from all Life, prayer has always been the these blessed creatures something do that. And so in his envy, he Unveiling a large portrait of the talks given on their Web site at most important thing we do,” said Satan will never have. ... First, a vowed, ‘If I can’t have these gifts, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Father www.40daysforlife.com/south- Gill. “We do advocacy work and spirit of humility. Second, the no one can have these gifts!’ And Lengerich said we need look no bend. we also do education, and while power of love. And if you combine he’s been attacking life ever since farther than to Mary, the mother of ProvidingHelp... Catholic Charities Creating Hope Can we count on your support? Catholic Charities has an ongoing need for new and gently-used items!

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