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BY KAY COZAD

Czech Republic visit FORT WAYNE — Homestead High School was the place to be for Catholic teens on Sunday Sept. 27. The Pope brings message of hope public high school loaned its generous space to the Page 3 annual Faithfest for youth, sponsored by the Office of Youth Ministry. Around 350 teens and their parish youth ministers and chaperones converged on the high school in Southwest Allen County in early morning to register Jubilarians for the fest and enjoy worship music by the local band Christian band Frankie and the Holy Rollers. The Faithful honor and theme for this year’s Faithfest was “Chosen.” Mass, celebrated by Bishop John M. D’Arcy, pray for priests began the full-day retreat for the teens who traveled Page 5 from 35 different parishes from across the diocese to attend. In his homily the bishop said youth was a time given by God in which to search for answers to life’s basic questions and to find love. He reminded the teens that the Eucharist is central to youth. “It is not A grand 150th you seeking Christ, but Christ seeking you,” he said. In the Eucharist, Christ “gave himself for your holi- celebration ness ... Do you know him?” he asked. After acknowledging the gift of vocations and the St. John the Baptist, New seminarians and sisters who were present to share the Haven, celebrates day, the bishop said, “This day is so you can make your life something beautiful for God.” Page 9 Following Mass the bishop held a question-answer session for all the teens. Questions ranged from “What will you do when you retire?” to “What can you do for a friend who says he doesn’t believe in God, because his life has been so difficult?” Bishop D’Arcy’s CYO and ICCL answers were thoughtful, thorough and sometimes Football and cross country humorous. When asked if he had ever attended a KAY COZAD Vatican meeting he responded, “Yes, but this is more Pages 21-22 Teens who felt a calling to a vocation were gathered for a special blessing by keynote fun.” speaker Father Norman Fischer from the diocese of Lexington, Ky., and other religious at Faithfest 2009. The annual day-long retreat, offered to all teens in the diocese, was held at Homestead High School in Fort Wayne on Sunday, Sept. 27. FAITH, PAGE 3 Book of the Month ‘Mistaken Identity’ Redesigned Web site launched of Page 24 YEAR our PRIESTS BY TIM JOHNSON diocesan departments, parishes and schools, offered access to diocesan video such as safe BY MARK WEBER environment training, publications for sacra- FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of Fort mental preparation and family life and links Wayne-South Bend is anxiously awaiting the to Today’s Catholic’s new Web site FATHER EDWARD unveiling of the redesigned diocesan Web www.todayscatholicnews.org among others. site, www.diocesefwsb.org. The site is sched- Events will be highlighted with photos and ERPELDING uled to be unveiled on Friday, Oct. 2. graphics. Okinawa, Korea, the Web sites have become a tool of evange- Hogan said, “The new site will be much lization for dioceses across the nation. more user friendly and enable diocesan Persian Gulf, Alaska and "The diocesan Web site was designed in departments to maintain their own pages Avilla, Ind., may not have house 14 years ago. At that time most Web more easily.” sites were very rudimentary. We were no Vince LaBarbera, diocesan director of much in common, but exception, but with the advance of content communications, said, “Web sites continue they are among the priestly assignments of management system software, we can be to grow in importance daily as people turn much more viable as a resource for the laity to them for information, to register for an Father Edward Erpelding. as well as diocesan employees," said Francie event, and to communicate with a compa- The far flung places, oceans and conti- Hogan, diocesan Web site coordinator. ny or organization. We're proud to repre- The new site, designed by The Nichols sent the diocese with a fresh new look and nents away from little Avilla, were served Company in Fort Wayne, will offer a stream- better organization.” by Father Erpelding in uniform as a U.S. lined and attractive layout. From the home The new site uses the former Web page, site visitors will be directed to the address: www.diocesefwsb.org. YEAR OF, PAGE 5 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 4, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Year for Priests is for sanctification, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy draws light from priestly ministry church in Wadowice, the parish of Pope EDITOR: Tim Johnson Speaking of Archbishop Hannan John Paul II, who had gone back there NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad Philip Hannan has had an extraordinary many times as priest, cardinal, archbishop life. A native of Washington, D.C., he was a and as successor of St. Peter; and each Editorial Department paratrooper in World War II. I mean by that, time, kissed the baptismal font in memory PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan a priest chaplain who jumped out of air- of that special day when he became a NEWS planes giving spiritual care for those who FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Christian — a child of God — and received were in harm’s way. He went through Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, the faith in Christ our redeemer. Pope &NOTES France, and was in the Battle of the Bulge, Benedict XVI wrote: Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, and was one of the first people into Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY Cologne and claimed the historic cathedral “My great predecessor indicated the Basilica of Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, for the Holy See. He gave the homily at the Wadowice, his home parish, as a place of particular CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner funeral of President Kennedy at the request importance for the development of his spiritual of Mrs. Kennedy, and is beloved in the and the priestly vocation that was manifesting Business Department The Year for Priests Archdiocese of New Orleans. He served on itself within him. He once stated: This is a year, not for our exaltation, but the Our Sunday Visitor board, and at 96 is BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice for our sanctification. The priest is sancti- completing a book about his life. One of the In this church I made my first confession and AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber fied by his ministry, but that is not automat- editors at OSV described it as, “Reading received my first holy Communion. Here I was an BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol ic. He must reflect on it, drawing light from like a novel.” It was a pleasure to have him, altar boy. Here I gave thanks to God for the gift of [email protected] his ministry: baptizing, offering the along with Msgr. Owen Campion — editor the priesthood and, as Archbishop of Krakow, I cel- Eucharist, preaching, caring for the sick and of the Priest magazine, and who serves ebrated the 25th anniversary of my ordination to Advertising Sales the dying, reflecting on it so he sees it as a often at St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel — at this the priesthood. God alone, the giver of every grace, Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) response to a call and a privilege and a event. knows what goodness and what manifold graces I (260) 456-2824 service to Christ. As I did in August when received from this church and from this parish com- munity. To him, the Triune God, I give glory today Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) the year officially began for us on the feast at the doors of this church.” (574) 234-0687 of St. John Vianney, I wrote to parishes A day with young people about the jubilee Mass; and a large number — “John Paul II My Beloved Predecessor,” Joseph Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org Off early on a Sunday morning to Ratzinger, Benedict XVI. of parishioners joined us. It was a privilege Homestead High School for our annual to offer this Mass and a source of joy with Published weekly except the fourth youth fest. Three-hundred-and-forty At times like this, I think of my own 50 priests present. Sunday in June, second and fourth teenagers from all over the diocese. parish church where my dear mother I based my homily on the letter, which weeks in July and August, the first week Ordinarily, I would have Mass at the end of brought me and my sisters for baptism, of September and last week in Pope Benedict XVI wrote to priests inaugu- the day, but because of an afternoon com- where I said the Rite of Christian Burial for December by the Diocese of Fort rating the year. In that letter, he did not mitment I celebrated Mass at the beginning. each parent and celebrated my first Mass. Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., focus so much on the theology of the priest- It was a special joy to have many of our Now sadly closed, I think of it often. P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. hood as he has done many times. Rather he seminarians there to be with the young peo- A parish is a spiritual oasis, away from Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, mostly told us about St. John Vianney. His ple and make presentations. I also had a those aspects of the culture, which attack IN, and additional mailing office. devotion to hearing confessions. What he lively question-and-answer session with the our faith, a place where we are strengthened was told by the bishop when he was young people after Mass. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: through the sacraments. Almost every per- assigned to this parish, “I am sending you Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort I am very grateful to Cindy Black and son at Mass had been baptized there or had to Ars.” “There is not much love of God Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: Megan Oberhausen, our director and associ- children or grandchildren baptized there. In there, but you will put it there.” How he [email protected]. ate director, respectively. Their focus is a culture so divided, the parish becomes made the church his home, not leaving until always Eucharistic, and they draw the ever more important as a community of it was time for the evening Angelus. How MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort young people closer to the church and to faith and as a spiritual and human family. he was illiterate until he was 18 years of Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) Christ. Several priests came in the after- I think being a parish priest, a pastor, is 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. age. We were always told in the seminary noon to hear confessions. the very summit of the Catholic priesthood; BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South how he struggled academically. No wonder. I always notice and appreciate the num- and I had that conviction renewed Sunday Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- He could not read or write until he was 18 ber of young people from small rural in the presence of an excellent, hardwork- 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. or 19. The pope quotes his extraordinary parishes. Such days are important for them. ing and very prayerful pastor, Father Jim love for the priesthood, as quoted in the At Manchester High School, for example, Seculoff. I look forward now to three days News deadline is the Monday morning Catechism of the Catholic Church, “The last year in the senior class there was one with our priests at Camp Potawatomi in the before publication date. Advertising priest is the love of the heart of Christ.” In Catholic. So my hat is off to the youth lead- deadline is nine days before publica- very northern edge of our diocese. Some of a simple way, the theologian pope drew out tion date. ers in those rural parishes, who keep the the talks will be on St. Paul and his epistles lessons for us. Here is one. “No pastor can young people together and give them in order to help us become missionaries and accept the fact of empty confessionals.” LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- instruction and strengthen their faith and preachers like St. Paul. There will be other Afterwards, we had a nice lunch at the comes original, signed letters about draw them into these diocesan days to be talks on contemporary moral questions and Archbishop Noll Center for all the priests in issues affecting church life. Although with a large number of Catholic young peo- on helping us become good confessors. All attendance. Three priests spoke briefly. One we cannot publish every letter we ple who wish to place God at the center of part of the Year for Priests. receive, we strive to provide a balanced was Archbishop Philip Hannan, who hap- their life. Alas, it looks like the Yankees are very representation of expressed opinions pened to be visiting Our Sunday Visitor. powerful as the playoffs begin, but you and a variety of reflections on life in the OSV hopes to publish a book he is writing. never know until the game is played. church.We will choose letters for publi- He is 96 and the archbishop emeritus of St. John, New Haven See you all next week. cation based on reader interest, timeli- New Orleans. The second was Father Bob ness and fairness. Readers may agree or We celebrated the 150th anniversary of Pelton, CSC, a dear friend of mine, cele- this parish. I drove east down Route 24 and disagree with the letter writers’ opin- brating his 60th anniversary as a priest. He ions. Letters must not exceed 250 arrived in New Haven, and sat in the car words. All letters must be signed and is an expert on Latin America, and is pro- and took a little nap. Double-headers like include a phone number and address ducing a movie on the saintly Archbishop this can be demanding. There followed a for verification.We reserve the right to Oscar Romero, pastor and martyr of El beautiful Mass for their jubilee. New Haven edit letters for legal and other concerns. Salvador. The third speaker was Father is a working-class parish with over 1,300 Bruce Piechocki, JCL, our judicial vicar. families and a large school. The church is Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, I asked each one what was most impor- P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN dedicated to St. John the Baptist. I asked tant and beautiful in their lives as priests, the people to ponder the beauty of a 46856-1169; or e-mail: and each one replied, “Celebrating Mass.” [email protected] Catholic parish. “A family of families,” as A wonderful jubilee day with our priests. Pope John Paul II used to call it. ISSN 0891-1533 Did you know that one of the first trips USPS 403630 of Pope Benedict XVI, after he became pope, was to Poland? He went to the parish OCTOBER 4, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Pope urges Czechs to regain values that inspired fight for freedom

“Far from threatening the toler- Catholics from all over the Czech BY CAROL GLATZ ance of differences or cultural plu- nation and from neighboring rality, the pursuit of truth makes Austria, Slovakia, Germany and PRAGUE, Czech Republic (CNS) consensus possible, keeps public Poland, specifically for the outdoor — Commemorating the 20th debate logical, honest and account- Mass Sept. 27 in the Moravian anniversary of the peaceful revolt able” and ensures a society that is diocese of Brno, some 140 miles that brought down the country’s united and dedicated to the com- southeast of Prague. Local organ- communist regime, Pope Benedict mon good, he said. izers said 120,000 people attended XVI urged people in the Czech The Czech Republic represents the event, making it the largest Republic to rediscover the spiritual a unique challenge for the church. Mass every celebrated in the and moral values that sustained Some 60 percent of the population Czech Republic. their struggle for freedom. claims to profess no religious Gathered on a mowed hayfield In gatherings Sept. 26-28 with belief — making it the most secu- at the airport, the jubilant crowd political, social, cultural and reli- lar country in Europe. waved flags and cheered when the gious leaders as well as the The largest faith community on pope’s plane landed. Some pil- Catholic faithful, the pope deliv- the landscape is the Catholic grims wore colorful traditional ered a message of hope meant to Church, but Catholics are still only dress, while others sported back- inspire both the country’s majority 30 percent of all inhabitants, and packs and pedaled bicycles to get of nonbelievers and the minority only a small percent say they are CNS PHOTO/ALESSIA GIULIANI, CATHOLIC PRESS PHOTO to the event. Catholic community. active members of the church. Pope Benedict XVI kneels in prayer Sept 26 at the Church of Our Lady of The pope’s homily focused on Central to his message was that The pope told journalists Victory, where pilgrims flock to view the Infant of Prague statue, in hope and how “the only certain no society, no matter how demo- aboard the papal flight to Prague Prague, Czech Republic. During his three-day visit, Pope Benedict urged and reliable hope is founded on cratic, could ever maintain a “that normally those who deter- people in the Czech Republic to rediscover spiritual and moral values. God. healthy and ethical sense of free- mine the future are the creative “History has demonstrated the dom without guidance from the minority,” and he said this applies But “one need only scratch the desire for happiness and meaning absurdities to which man descends truth found in God and the wisdom to European countries like the surface to realize how sad and in life. when he excludes God from the of faith. Czech Republic. unfulfilled these people are,” and Addressing students and schol- horizon of his choices and actions, The pope’s trip to Prague, Brno, “The Catholic Church must see history points to many powerful ars at Prague’s Hradcany Castle and how hard it is to build a socie- and Stara Boleslav was his 13th itself as a creative minority that figures in history who all of a sud- Sept. 27, the pope said education ty inspired by the values of good- trip abroad and his seventh to has a heritage of values that are den were stripped of their power, is not merely “the accumulation of ness, justice and fraternity” he Europe. The fact that more than not passe but are alive and rele- he said. knowledge or skills” and must said. half of his apostolic journeys so far vant,” he said. Some 40,000 people assembled include forming the human con- The country is free of oppres- have been to Europe reflects his At a welcoming ceremony at for the outdoor Mass in a large science so that the individual seeks sion, but people still need to be deep concern for revitalizing the Prague’s airport, the pope said the field in Stara Boleslav. The town, to live a virtuous and ethical life. freed “from the evils that afflict continent’s Christian heritage. impact of 40 years of an atheist 15 miles northeast of Prague, rep- The pope highlighted his con- the spirit,” and saved from the “True freedom presupposes the totalitarian regime could not be resents the spiritual heart of cern for families and children dur- poverty of isolation, despair and search for truth — for the true underestimated. The flame of faith Bohemia and the origin of Czech ing his visit Sept. 26 to the Church egoism, he said. good — and hence finds its fulfill- has been kept alive thanks to the statehood. Every year on Sept. 28 of Our Lady of Victory, where he During a vespers service Sept. ment precisely in knowing and many “courageous martyrs whose patriotic sentiment and religious venerated the Infant of Prague. 26 in Prague’s St. Vitus Cathedral, doing what is right and just,” the fidelity to Christ spoke far louder devotion merge as citizens take Kneeling before the 18-inch- the pope encouraged the Catholic pope said during a meeting Sept. and more eloquently than the voice part in a pilgrimage to Stara high statue, which draws 2 million community to bear witness to the 26 with diplomats and political, of their executioners,” he said. Boleslav, where St. Wenceslas, a pilgrims a year, the pope gave a Gospel even though it was not civil, religious and cultural leaders At an outdoor Mass Sept. 28 to 10th-century prince credited with special blessing for all the children easy to do so in a country still in Prague’s presidential palace. celebrate the feast of St. bringing Christianity to the Czech of the world and appealed for scarred by atheism and often Under the soaring gilded stucco Wenceslas, the patron saint of the people, was murdered by his increased attention to children in seduced by hedonistic con- ceilings of the palace, the pope Czech Republic, the pope said brother. difficulty. The holy infant recalls sumerism and cultural relativism. reminded his audience that the bearing witness to the Gospel was The Mass seemed like a mini- the beauty of childhood, he said. Msgr. Tomas Roule, secretary country’s hard-fought freedom not easy. World Youth Day celebration as “Yet how many children are to Prague’s archbishop, Cardinal must be properly used. Leaders in “It is not enough to appear past youth-day theme songs were neither loved, nor welcomed, nor Miloslav Vlk, told Catholic News society have the duty to encourage good and honest: One must truly sung and thousands of young peo- respected. How many of them suf- Service that the younger genera- citizens to seek the truth and good- be so. And the good and honest ple cheered and waved the flags of fer violence and every kind of tions are getting used to the idea of ness, he said. person is the one who does not various countries. Many slept exploitation by the unscrupulous,” being open about their faith. “Jointly we must engage in the obscure God’s light with his own overnight in tents and some even he said. He said those who have not struggle for freedom and the ego, does not put himself forward, came by water on rafts from a There was not much public sign experienced communism’s hostili- search for truth, which either go but allows God to shine through,” small town three miles away. of the pope’s presence in Prague, ty toward and persecution of reli- together, hand in hand, or together the pope said in his homily. After the Mass, the pope told with few posters and very little gion are finding “it’s now coming they perish in misery,” the pope Sometimes it seems there is lit- the young people that Christ fanfare along the routes taken by to be normal to believe” in God. said. tle motivation to put Christ first “knocks on the door of your free- the papal motorcade. Much of the He said people see how easily and He urged people “to apply their when so many people who exclude dom and asks to be welcomed as a city had emptied out for the three- openly Christians in the United faith respectfully yet decisively in God from their lives and show no friend.” While young people are day holiday weekend, perhaps States express their beliefs and that the public arena” so that the truth respect for others end up reaching often led astray by “illusory spurred by dire warnings of traffic proves to Czech Christians that and wisdom of faith could light the the highest pinnacles of power or visions” of happiness, he said, snarls during the papal visit. faith is nothing out of the ordinary path of human progress. achieve great success, he said. only Christ can satisfy the human But the papal visit drew or to be ashamed of.

liked it. It was informative. I found develop a faithfest. The standing song, Father Fischer asked all who out some things I didn’t know.” ovation was evidence of the cheer- had thought of a vocation to come FAITH Julia Beebe of Antioch in “The bishop is friendly ing crowd’s approval. And the to the front for a special blessing. Mishawaka agreed and added, excitement continued when Father Over 50 faith-filled teens gathered CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “The bishop is friendly and youth and youth oriented. Norman Fischer, the keynote with arms entwined and heads oriented. And he’s funny!” speaker from the diocese of bowed low to receive the spirit-led The teens were then directed to Lexington, Ky, opened with a reg- blessing given by the priest, semi- One young man from Sacred two small-group sessions, with And he’s funny!” gae tune that brought the crowd to narians, sisters, youth ministers Heart Parish in Warsaw asked the topics including vocations, man its feet. and other youth. bishop what he thought the tough- prayer, secret life of the Catholic JULIA BEEBE The priest’s wit and clear mes- The day-long retreat closed est challenge was for Catholic teen and more. Many of the ses- sage on being chosen by God gave with a small group connection and teens in today’s society. The bish- sions were presented by seminari- evidence to his deeply felt faith. Benediction. And the energized op offered the question back to the ans or sisters. “We are chosen for a unique pur- teens found their way home. teen, who answered, “Standing up Following lunch the faithful pose,” he told the attentive youth. Of the faithfest experience for what we believe in.” Bishop teens took advantage of personal “Not for ourselves, it’s for God’s Katie Garcia from St. Monica D’Arcy simply replied, “I don’t time to visit the eucharistic adora- glory and his kingdom.” After Parish in Mishawaka spoke for think I can improve on that tion chapel to pray or receive the information, interactive games sharing his own vocation story, he many when she said, “I enjoyed it. answer.” sacrament of reconciliation provid- played with the sisters and more. reminded the teens that “God sees It was awesome to be around tons Of the value of the Q-and-A ed by several available priests. A Later the youth reconvened en past our weakness. We are chosen of other teens who are enthusiastic session Nikkii Nyers from St. Pius faith expo on site offered Catholic masse in the auditorium to watch a for greatness, for holiness.” about their faith.” X Parish in Granger said, “I really college booths as well as ministry clever video spoof on how to After sharing another worship 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 4, 2009 Fort Wayne Red Mass brunch to welcome Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat... Chris Godfrey as keynote speaker for healing after abortion BY CHUCK FREEBY If you are suffering from an abortion, experience the healing love of SOUTH BEND — Through nine Jesus Christ at a Rachel’s Vineyard NFL seasons, Chris Godfrey made his name as a player on the field. weekend retreat on Now the former New York Giants October 23, 24 and 25, 2009. lineman wants to challenge The weekend retreat will combine lawyers to become players in their communities. discussions, spiritual exercises, the Godfrey will be the keynote Sacrament of Reconciliation, speaker at the brunch that follows a memorial service and Mass of the annual Red Mass at Fort Wayne’s Cathedral of Immaculate Resurrection. Participation is Conception on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 9 strictly confidential and offers a a.m. The Red Mass is traditionally beautiful opportunity to experience offered for people in the legal pro- fession. God’s love, forgiveness and compassion. Currently working as an attor- For information and registration, ney in South Bend, Godfrey will call Susan at 765-404-3999. bring all of his life’s experiences to his talk entitled “Christian Lawyers: Waterboys or Players?” “Football taught me to push fur- ther, to enjoy the sense of accom- plishment of fighting for a good cause,” says Godfrey, who helped DIANE FREEBY the Giants win Super Bowl XXI. Chris Godfrey holds up a game ball which he presented to the students “I’m challenging them not to be of ND Response at the rally during the Notre Dame Commencement, relativists, but to fight for the com- May 17. mon good, which is truth, using all our wits and faith to defend the Godfrey looks to St. Thomas Things New.’” Coming soon... truth of the human person.” More, the patron saint of lawyers, The DVD can be used by Godfrey’s own journey into the as the example for how all schools, as it is accompanied with legal profession is based solely on involved in the legal system a 10-lesson text and plan to follow. “divine inspiration” that he should conduct themselves. “You have to know yourself, St. Joseph received after deciding to retire “How we should live is being then build yourself and your char- from professional football. driven by the truth, not by consen- acter,” explains Godfrey. “Good Church in “(Former Giants teammate) sus,” reasons Godfrey. “Civil law relationships are the key to build- Mark Bavaro and I met Mother should be a participant in the reali- ing a relationship with God.” Mishawaka Teresa,” recalls Godfrey. “We ty of what is. To see things with- Godfrey was once sheepish went to a Mass in the South Bronx out God is to see things as they are about his work with Life Athletes, will be adding and it was a very moving experi- not. When you think about that, it thinking it may have wasted the ence. Afterwards, the priest, Mark goes a long way to explain our preparation he went through in law a 5:00 pm Mass and I were talking. Mark’s wife is times.” school. A chance encounter with a a lawyer and the priest was study- Godfrey takes the message of young attorney from Washington, on Sunday... ing to be a lawyer. I chastised the truth over consensus to young peo- D.C. changed all that. priest, telling him he already had a ple across the country as president “He upbraided me for thinking (beginning October 4, 2009) job. Mark and the priest turned to of Life Athletes. It’s a coalition of I was not putting my legal training me and said ‘you know, you over 200 professional and to use,” reflects Godfrey. “He said The regular Sunday schedule should be a lawyer.’” Olympic athletes who teach and you’re marshaling facts, applying will stay the same for now. “I had never thought of it before inspire others to live lives of natural law and making a personal and looked at it as a challenge. I virtue, abstinence and respect for argument to a very tough jury (stu- met with Professor Charlie Rice at life. dents) for human dignity. It’s a Notre Dame, and he leaned across “I’m very happy with the high calling.” his desk and said if you want to be opportunity I’ve had to reach It’s the same kind of challenge a lawyer, you should come to Notre young people, particularly in Godfrey will offer his audience at Saint Mary’s Soup Kitchen Dame. You’ll learn the natural law, Catholic schools,” says Godfrey. the Red Mass brunch. as well as the civil law.” “Cardinal (Sean) O’Malley of “I want to encourage others to FUNDRAISER! A graduate of the University of Boston called me in and expressed look for opportunities to get off Saturday, October 10, 2009 Michigan, Godfrey heeded Rice’s an interest in reaching kids at the sidelines and be a player,” advice, learning his mentor’s les- puberty age. We came up with a states Godfrey. “Our job is to sons, which advocate both faith DVD for parents to watch with apply the law and work for human 1101 S. Lafayette Street and reason as principles of law. their kids called ‘See I Make All dignity.” Fort Wayne (260) 424-8231 Oechtering Hall - 7:30 - 11:30 pm •MUSIC •DANCING •50/50 SILENT AUCTION •KARAOKE •DOOR PRIZES •FOOD •BEER/WINE/POP •PUNCH W/A KICK! $10.00 per person ALL PROCEEDS to the SOUP KITCHEN OCTOBER 4, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 Diocese celebrates priest jubilarians of “The priesthood is the gift of the Mary Immaculate Father J. YEAR PRIESTS BY MARK WEBER our ourselves to (Christ),” Bishop Bosco Perera, Msgr. James Wolf D’Arcy said. “It is said of John and Father Laurence Tippmann; 25 FORT WAYNE — “If a pastor is Vianney that in the morning just years — Father Paul McCarthy, holy, the people we be.” Quoting before he celebrated Mass, he Father Jeffery Largent, Father Wayne. He also taught at Bishop St. John Vianney, recently declared offered his life to God and gave Stephen Colchin, Father Bruce CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 by Pope Benedict XVI as the himself to God. So should we at Piechocki and Spiritan Father Dwenger High School and served patron saint of all priests, Bishop every Mass, so should the priests Paulinus Odozor. as principal at Huntington John M. D’Arcy concelebrated especially, offer myself to God After the Mass, there was expo- Navy chaplain. Catholic and Marian high schools Mass with 51 brother priests, one more fully, beautifully than ever. sition of the Blessed Sacrament. The future world traveler grew and was director of pastoral care deacon and one archbishop, that And the priesthood of the ordained The jubilarians were joined by up in Fort Wayne and at St. at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort honored 21 jubilarian-priests serves the priesthood of the bap- other priests for a luncheon in the Andrew Grade School and Wayne, before reporting for whose service adds up to 895 tized.” Archbishop Noll Catholic Center Central Catholic High School. He active duty with the Navy in years. He told a congregation at Bishop D’Arcy said to the con- after the Mass. was inspired to religious life by 1974. the Cathedral of the Immaculate gregation, “Your priesthood cannot A special guest at the Mass and priests who were committed to As a Catholic chaplain, Father Conception in Fort Wayne Sept. flourish without the Eucharist, luncheon was Archbishop Phillip the mission of the church, who served with the Coast Guard, the 24 that “a priest’s vocation is for without the word of God, without M. Hannan, retired archbishop of characteristically displayed loyal- Marines, aboard ships and as you, the faithful, and that these the shepherd who gives you his New Orleans, who celebrated 70 ty, enthusiasm, courage, integrity, command chaplain at the subma- priests are here today to offer love, who makes present the Good years in the priesthood this year. knowledge and the ability to rine base in New London, Conn. themselves even more fully than Shepherd, makes present Christ’s He served as the 11th archbishop communicate effectively. All of Retiring as a captain after 25 they did on the day of their ordina- promise, ‘I will not leave you of the Archdiocese of New these qualities, for Edward years of active duty, his awards tion.” orphans.’” Orleans from 1965 to 1988. Erpelding, were personified in make an impressive list including During the Year for Priests, this Returning to the example of St. Bishop D’Arcy announced that Msgr. Frederick Westendorf, spir- bronze stars ... and now, far from particular Mass was for jubilarians John Vianney, who kissed the Archbishop Hannan was a para- itual director at Central Catholic. any salty surf in little Avilla, he and all priests — “to honor them ground at Ars, France, when he trooper chaplain in the 82nd Ordained in 1966 by Bishop is, like one of his heroes, St. John and pray for them,” Bishop arrived their as pastor, Bishop Leo Pursley, Father Erpelding Vianney, ready to meet the needs D’Arcy said in his homily. The D’Arcy described how Mass atten- had assignments at St. Vincent de of his ministry, seeking nothing faithful were also granted the dance at Ars increased gradually Tim Johnson contributed to this Paul, Fort Wayne, St. Peter and but his greater glory and the sal- opportunity to fulfill the obliga- and with time grew to the point story. Paul, Huntington, St. Adalbert, vation of souls. tions of a plenary indulgence, where people from all over France South Bend, and St. Joseph, Fort which Bishop D’Arcy called “a and other countries came to this gift of God’s mercy.” To fulfill the remote French hamlet for his spiri- obligations of the indulgence, one tual direction and common sense attends Mass and receives advice. Communion, receives the sacra- After the homily, the priests ment of reconciliation and prays answered “I do” seven times as the for the sanctification of priests — bishop led them in a renewal of “to pray that priests may have a their vows. conversion of heart this year,” Jubilarian priests honored were Bishop D’Arcy said. the following: 70 years — Father Bishop D’Arcy related from Robert Traub; 60 years — Father writings of Cardinal Joseph William Peil, Father Raymond Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict Balzer, Holy Cross Father William XVI, how Jesus’ call to the priest- Donahue, Father Thomas Doriot hood in the Gospels of Matthew, and Holy Cross Father Robert Mark and Luke reveal that Jesus Pelton; 50 years — Father Paul went to the mountain and prayed Bueter, Holy Cross Father William the whole night, and then went Melody, Father Camillo Tirabassi, down and chose each apostle and and Father Matthew Sienkiewicz; called them by name “the ones he 40 years — Holy Cross Father himself desired,” as written in Leonard Collins, Father Lourdino Scripture. Fernandes, Missionary Oblate of

MARK WEBER Some of the diocesan and religious order jubilarian priests process into the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Sept. 24 before a special noon Mass to honor and pray for them and all priests during the Year for Priests. Shown, from left, are jubilarians Father Laurence Tippmann, Father Paul Bueter, Father Steve Colchin, Msgr. James Wolf and Father Bruce Piechocki. “This is the special grace of jubilee, and we pray for all of them and all our priests,” Bishop John M. D’Arcy said in his homily, “to hear the call again and say ‘yes’ to it with more love and fullness than the day they were ordained, more love than ever.” 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 4, 2009 pope. The likely time frame of a CCHD pulls funding papal trip would coincide with the from two agencies, May 2 beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman at the investigates two others Birmingham Oratory. Cardinal Keith O’Brien of St. Andrews and WASHINGTON (CNS) — The EWS RIEFS Edinburgh, Scotland, said in a state- Catholic Campaign for Human N B ment Sept. 24 that he was “delight- Development has canceled grants ed” by the prospect of a visit by the to two organizations after learning pope to Scotland. about their involvement in activi- RESIDENTS USE BOAT TO TRANSPORT VEHICLES THROUGH ties contrary to church teaching and is studying the actions of two other FLOODED TOWN IN PHILIPPINES Knights of Columbus groups. Ralph McCloud, executive director of the U.S. Conference of leader named to Vatican Catholic Bishops’ anti-poverty pro- bank supervisory panel gram, told Catholic News Service Sept. 23 funding was canceled for VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The two San Francisco-based organiza- head of the Knights of Columbus tions, the Chinese Progressive has been named by Pope Benedict Association and Young Workers XVI to a five-member council that United. The Chinese Progressive supervises the activities of the Association, which works to Vatican bank. Supreme Knight Carl improve working conditions and A. Anderson, who heads the 1.7 advance social and economic jus- million-member fraternal organiza- tice for Chinese immigrants, was tion, was among three new council set to receive $30,000. Young members announced by the Vatican Workers United, a coalition advo- Sept. 23. Leaving his post on the cating for the rights of low-wage council was Virgil Dechant, who service-sector employees, was stepped down as head of the awarded a $25,000 grant during the Knights of Columbus in 2000. The 2009-10 funding cycle, according pope also named a new president of to CCHD records. McCloud said the council, Ettore Gotti Tedeschi, the funding was canceled after he an Italian banker and a professor of learned that both organizations had financial ethics at the Catholic advocated that its members vote University of the Sacred Heart in “no” in the November 2008 elec- Milan, and a new vice president, tion on an amendment to the Renaldo Hermann Schmitz, a California state constitution that retired German business manager. defined marriage as the union of The Vatican bank, known formally one man and one woman. In the as the Institute for the Works of same election, the workers group Religion, was established in 1942 also urged San Francisco voters to and is used by Vatican agencies, adopt a citywide proposition that CNS PHOTO/REUTERS church organizations, bishops and would have decriminalized prosti- Residents use a boat to transport a motorcycle and pedicab through floodwaters in a town religious orders around the world. It tution. Information about the two offers currency exchange services organizations was brought to light south of Manila, Philippines, Sept. 28. The Philippines appealed for international aid to and interest-bearing accounts and, by the Bellarmine Veritas Ministry, help tens of thousands of people marooned by floods associated with Typhoon Kestsana. like all banks, has an investment which describes itself on its Web portfolio. site as a “grass-roots organizing ministry dedicated to truth and action.” alliance of Catholic development April, and was also expected to Pope Benedict transfers Catholic leaders at UN agencies. “We’re trying to put a visit Great Britain, perhaps in the summit urge immediate human face on climate change,” he fall. “We are certain that the Canadian nuncio to Divorce, cohabitation added. “Beyond the statistics, there Portuguese people, regardless of France action on climate change are people living with the effects of their ideology or religion, will wel- ruin the lives of many climate change already. It’s neces- come this person who has been and OTTAWA(CNS) — Pope Benedict UNITED NATIONS (CNS) — sary and urgent to get a bold and remains a prophet of such funda- XVI has named Canada’s apostolic children, pope says Climate change is more than an ambitious treaty in Copenhagen.” mental and urgent causes as peace nuncio, Archbishop Luigi Ventura, environmental concern; it is an CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy The Sept. 22 summit, called by and freedom, dialogue, justice and as nuncio to France. Archbishop issue of justice that merits immedi- (CNS) — Many children raised by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki- fraternity,” said a statement signed Ventura will replace Italian ate attention by world leaders. This cohabitating, separated, divorced or moon, is a prelude to a comprehen- by Archbishop Jorge da Costa Archbishop Fortunato Baldelli, was the message delivered repeat- remarried parents are deprived of sive international climate change Ortiga of Braga, president of the who in June was named to head the edly by Catholic participants in the fixed points of reference and can deal that will be finalized at the Portuguese bishops’ conference. As Apostolic Penitentiary, the Vatican Sept. 22 U.N. Summit on Climate suffer from inner conflict and con- Conference of the Parties to the a cardinal, Pope Benedict led an office that deals with the most sen- Change in New York. “It is unfair fusion, Pope Benedict XVI told U.N. Framework Convention on international pilgrimage to Fatima sitive matters of conscience as well that people in developing countries Brazilian bishops. The traditional Climate Change Dec. 7-18 in in 1996. Pope John Paul II visited as with the practice of indulgences. pay the consequences for problems family based on a man and woman Copenhagen, Denmark. The non- Portugal three times. Archbishop Ventura arrived in that rich countries have created,” united in an indissoluble marriage binding convention, or treaty, was Canada Sept. 10, 2001. “He was said Elyzabeth Peredo, director of is under attack in today’s world, he adopted in 1992 and aims to pre- close to the people; he was very the Solon Foundation in Bolivia, at said. “There are forces and voices vent “dangerous” human interfer- British church officials knowledgeable about the situation a Sept. 22 press conference. As an in present society that seem com- ence with the climate system. of the church,” Quebec Cardinal example, she said Bolivia generates ‘delighted’ that pope mitted to demolishing the natural Marc Ouellet said Sept. 22, the day only 0.1 percent of global green- homestead of human life,” the pope may visit UK in 2010 the appointment was announced in house gas emissions, but melting said during a meeting Sept. 25 with Pope to visit Fatima Ottawa and at the Vatican. glaciers caused by the warming bishops from the northeastern area LONDON (CNS) — British Archbishop Ventura was born in effect of emissions worldwide shrine in May of Brazil. Families in secularized Catholic leaders are excited about Borgosatollo, Italy, in 1944 and was endanger crops for small-scale cultures, especially where divorce VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope the prospect of a visit by Pope ordained a priest in 1969. Since he farmers in communities throughout is legal, seem deeply immersed in Benedict XVI plans to visit the Benedict XVI to the United entered the Vatican’s diplomatic the country’s Andes mountains. uncertainty, he said. More and more shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Kingdom in 2010. News about the service in 1978, he has served in The proposals now under discus- couples build their unions on the Portugal next May, Portuguese visit, the first to Britain by a pontiff Brazil, Bolivia and Great Britain. sion at the United Nations set goals fragility and impermanence of bishops announced. The pope will since 1982, was mentioned Sept. 23 He also worked at the offices of the and targets for international invest- cohabitation, which is merely based preside over ceremonies May 13, by British Prime Minister Gordon Vatican Secretariat of State. ment in adaptation technologies to on an “individual’s feeling or sub- the date of the first apparition of Brown, who was traveling to New Ventura was ordained an archbish- help countries withstand climate jectivity,” he said. He said as Mary to three shepherd children in York. However, his Downing Street op in 1995 and appointed apostolic change. “We have 2020 targets and divorces increase and cohabitation 1917. No other details of the papal office did not immediately confirm nuncio to the Ivory Coast, Burkina even 2050 targets, but it’s necessary is on the rise, the children in these program were immediately avail- the visit. The Vatican has not con- Faso and Niger. He was named the to act now to reduce the vulnerabil- situations are “deprived of their able, according to Vatican Radio. firmed that such a trip is in the pope’s representative to Chile in ity of the poorest,” said Rene parents’ support and become vic- The trip is the second papal foreign works. Usually, announcements of 1999 until his 2001 appointment to Grotenhuis, president of CIDSE, a tims of malaise and abandonment, visit announced for 2010. Pope visits are made by the local church Canada. thus spreading social disorder.” Belgium-based international Benedict will travel to Malta in or the country that has invited the OCTOBER 4, 2009 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

dimension to their prayer life learn USF students to construct how to approach and meet Jesus, shanty town to raise the word of God, in sacred Scripture. awareness of local hunger Sessions are free to attend. and homelessness Registration is required. Interested ROUND THE IOCESE participants can register online at FORT WAYNE — University of A D www.diocesefwsb.org/OC under Saint Francis students will con- Adult Education or contact Janice struct cardboard “shanties” as a Martin at (260) 399-1411 or by e- visual representation of the strug- mail at [email protected] gles of homelessness on Oct. 7. BISHOP D’ARCY INSTALLS CORPUS CHRISTI PASTOR fwsb.org Shanty Town will be located just Father Lengerich will be using east of the Hutzell Fitness Center the book, “Too Deep for Words: along Leesburg Road and will be Rediscovering Lectio Divina” by manned from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thelma Hall, during this session. Students are asking members Participants are encouraged to of the community to drop off contact Kara Slocum in the donations of canned and nonper- Cathedral Bookstore at (260) 422- ishable food items to benefit 4611 ext. 3356 if they wish to USF’s Feed the Fort campaign as order this excellent resource. well as gently used coats and blan- kets to benefit the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission. Conscience formation For more information, contact class offered at Elkhart Carianne Meng at (260) 399- 7700, ext. 6750 or [email protected]. ELKHART — The diocesan Office of Catechesis is sponsoring a three-week session on con- Indiana Catholic Men’s science formation facilitated by Conference showcases Father Glenn Kohrman on Tuesday evenings Oct. 6, 13 and three speakers 20 at St Vincent de Paul Church in INDIANAPOLIS — The Marian Elkhart. The sessions take place Center of Indianapolis will host from 7- 9 p.m. each evening. the Fourth Annual Indiana Father Kohrman will lead par- Catholic Men’s Conference, ticipants on how the Western mind “Lion’s Breathing Fire,” on has developed in the way it Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Indiana approaches reality versus how the Convention Center, in downtown DIANE FREEBY ancients developed a solid under- Indianapolis. standing of natural law; reviews The day will include inspira- Bishop John D’Arcy celebrated Mass at Corpus Christi Parish, South Bend, Sept. 12, for- Pope John Paul II’s encyclical, tional talks from three nationally mally installing Father Daryl Rybicki as the new pastor, pictured here with new principal “The Splendor of Truth,” and and internationally known speak- addresses some of the pressing ers. Dr. Scott Hahn and Father Maggie Mackowiak. In his homily, Bishop D’Arcy thanked Father Rybicki for his many issues of modern times such as in- Stan Fortuna will both be giving years of service, faithfully answering the many different calls within the Diocese of Fort vitro fertilization techniques, two talks each, and Chris Godfrey stem-cell research and end-of-life will be giving one talk. Wayne-South Bend. Father Rybicki has served at both Marian and Saint Joseph’s high issues. Reconciliation and Mass will also schools over the years, as well as several parishes in South Bend and most recently, in Fort There is no cost to participants. be a part of the day. Over 1,000 Registration is required: online at men are expected to attend. Wayne. The bishop asked the parishioners to “take good care of Father Daryl,” whom he www.diocesefwsb.org/OC under Hahn’s two talks are titled called “a beloved priest and a tireless worker whose idea of taking time off is making a Adult Education or call Janice “The Net that Caught Me: My Martin at (260) 399-1411 or via e- Reasons to Believe” and pilgrimage to Medjugorje to pray for his flock.” mail at [email protected] “Understanding Our Father.” fwsb.org. Father Fortuna will present “You Got 2 Man Up” and “Myth of the pares our graduates for life, not paign steering committee estab- intellectual and developmental Blessing of animals on All American Male,” and just that first job. A liberal arts lished a fund to provide emer- disabilities, has designated the Godfrey’s talk is “Monday Night education makes our graduates gency assistance to returning stu- University of Notre Dame’s chap- feast of St. Francis Football and Moral Theology.” flexible, which is especially valu- dents. We know that this extra ter as an Outstanding Chapter of MISHAWAKA — A nondenomi- For more information or to reg- able when the economy sours,” effort resulted in a stable enroll- the Year for the 2008-09 school national animal blessing and cele- ister, visit www.indianacatholic- Mooney said. “At Saint Mary’s, ment even in these challenging year. bration event will be held for all men.com or call Mike Fox at we have always worked with fam- times,” Mooney said. The Notre Dame chapter was animal lovers with animals on a (317) 331-1328. There is a $50 ilies to make our education afford- More than 90 percent of Saint honored in July at the awards cer- leash or under owner’s control on registration fee for adults and $20 able — but this year we have had Mary’s College students/families emony of the 20th annual Best Sunday, Oct. 4, the feast of St. for students, with a discount rate to work even harder.” receive some form of financial Buddies Leadership Conference in Francis, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at for early registration and for Since the 2008-2009 academic aid, including scholarships, need Bloomington, Ind. Marian High School in the south groups of 10 or more. There is no year, the college has seen an 11 based aid, loans and work-study The Best Buddies program parking lot off Dragoon Trail. The fee for registered priests and sem- percent increase in need among opportunities. Nearly one-fourth seeks to eliminate social isolation event is cosponsored by the Sisters inarians. Lunch is included for all students/families seeking financial of the college’s operating budget for those with disabilities by creat- of St. Francis and the K-9 Crisis who register prior to the day of the aid (an increase in need of $2,700, is devoted to making a Saint ing strong one-on-one friendships Response Team, IDMHA, and will event. on average). The college has Mary’s education affordable. The with non-disabled peers. offer fun activities, treats and dis- responded by increasing its insti- end result is that, for some stu- plays. A blessing for the animals Saint Mary’s College sees tutional aid budget by $2.6 mil- dents, the cost of attending Saint Lectio Divina classes will be provided by the Friars of St. lion. The availability of additional Mary’s is actually lower than that Francis at 3:30 p.m. highest enrollment since federal aid has helped Saint of attending a public university. In offered in South Bend For more information contact 1991 Mary’s students/families as well. addition, the benefits of personal SOUTH BEND — The diocesan Sister Agnes Marie, OSF, at (574) Meanwhile, the need for loans has attention and close faculty/student Office of Catechesis is sponsoring 286-7320 or Dr. J. M. Thompson NOTRE DAME —Saint Mary’s also increased. Already this fall, working relationships that are pos- a three-week session on Lectio at (574) 286-7320. College announced its highest the college’s Office of Financial sible at a small school last a life- Divina facilitated by Father Bob enrollment in 18 years. This fall Aid has processed an additional time. Lengerich on Thursday evenings semester there are 1,664 Saint $270,000 in loans than a year ago. Oct. 8, 15 and 22 at St. Anthony Correction Mary’s students — 1,561 on cam- “Everyone at the college has Notre Dame Best Buddies Church in South Bend. The ses- pus and 103 studying abroad. In a pulled together to make this group recognized as sions take place from 7-9 p.m. In the Holy Cross Father Leonard global recession, news of an increased aid happen. Our finan- each evening. Collins feature story in the Sept. increase in enrollment at a private cial aid department has worked outstanding chapter Father Lengerich will help 27, 2009 issue of Today’s college is note worthy, says Saint countless hours processing appli- those who are approaching a Catholic, the City of St. Jude Mary’s College President Carol cations, all departments made NOTRE DAME — Best Buddies scriptural prayer life for the first should be Montgomery, Ala., and Ann Mooney. budget cuts, and members of the International, a non-profit organi- time or who are looking for a new not New Orleans. “A Saint Mary’s education pre- board of trustees and our cam- zation focused on individuals with 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 4, 2009 SJSE kindergarten teacher honored with Women’s Care Center award celebrates 15 years FORT WAYNE — The Notre Dame Club of Fort Wayne has awarded its 2009 Excellence in Teaching Award to Tonya Brown. The award was presented at the end of a St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School Mass on Sept. 18. Brown is a kindergarten teacher at St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Fort Wayne. The Notre Dame Club was impressed with how Brown makes every student feel he or she is uniquely special and a gift, and by her use of the Writer’s Workshop that has stu- dents reading and writing in PROVIDED BY ST. JOSEPH-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL journals in kindergarten. The After Tonya Brown received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Notre Dame Club of Fort Wayne Notre Dame Club of Fort Wayne, her kindergarten class gathered for a presents the Excellence in Teaching Award to one private photo. Brown is a kindergarten teacher at St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann and one public school teacher in Seton School in Fort Wayne. Pictured are Brown, right, holding balloons, northeastern Indiana counties and Jan Barrett, her aide. IDA CHIPMAN served by the Notre Dame Club. Lisa Wellborn and Jake Bringham smile at the life-affirming ultrasound of their baby. Wellborn is seven weeks pregnant and the baby is due on May 7, 2010. The couple will be married on Oct. 17. Vicki Manuwal is the technician in Plymouth at the Women’s Care Center.

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international gathering of priests church, are priorities as well, he BY LAUREN CAGGIANO with the Holy Father from June stressed. 9-11, 2010. The church’s rich 150-year NEW HAVEN —A parish is a Continuing his homily, the history has produced many faith- “family of families,” according to bishop said the priest shows the ful Catholics, many of whom feel Bishop John M. D’Arcy and St. love of God to his flock and a strong connection to the parish. John the Baptist in New Haven needs to be appreciated. Kathy (Nichter) Mowery was has proudly existed as one for “Where would we without the raised in the church and attended 150 years. present pastor?” Bishop D’Arcy Mass there most of her adult life. On this joyous occasion, the said of Father James Seculoff. She attended grade school in the bishop celebrated a special Mass On the subject of priesthood, adjacent building and has fond at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27. He the bishop continued to cite Pope members of the priests over the was joined in thanksgiving by Benedict on his teachings on years. current and former members of vocations. Looking to the future, Mowery said, although she the parish family, namely local he presented a call to action: pray has moved across town, “(St. priests who were once assigned for future and John’s) is to the church. current priests. home. My In his homily, Bishop D’Arcy “They come mom and dad offered Pope John Paul II’s con- from prayer,” he “There should always be a still go here.” cept of a Catholic parish. said. “As you Mowery is “A parish is a family of fami- celebrate the not a minority. lies where we encounter others,” (parish’s) 150th place where Jesus Christ Many parish- he said, paraphrasing the late ... there’s always ioners in atten- pope. He then asked the parish- been a priest.” meets young people. dance were ioners to consider the meaning of Two young baptized, mar- PHOTOS BY GREG BASTIN baptism as a “gift of faith and men from the ried and cele- Bishop John M. D’Arcy celebrated Mass at the 150th anniversary of St. Christ’s suffering delivered to diocese will be The youth have a right brated their John the Baptist Parish, on Sept. 27, in New Haven. us.” ordained into children’s Pope John Paul II loved his the priesthood sacraments in parish and it showed. An active in late October. to know Jesus Christ.” the same member of his beloved parish What’s more, church. BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY until his entrance into the priest- he said the Indeed St. protection hood, Bishop D’Arcy offered him parish should be John’s has as a model for parishioner an evangelical grown in many involvement. Moreover, the bish- force, caring for ways since its op spoke about the notion of a and reaching out early begin- parish as a place to “come aside to the poor. nings as church from the culture of the time,” and Moreover, in East Allen hear God’s word preached by a another group — youth — call County. A third church and parish priest. for a different type of outreach. community center was built to On that note, he reminded the “There should always be a serve the more than 1,200 fami- faithful of the Year for Priests. place where Jesus Christ meets lies currently registered. These Pope Benedict XVI declared a young people,” he said. “The families come from New Haven, Year for Priests beginning with youth have a right to know Jesus Fort Wayne, Leo, and the sur- growth the solemnity of the Sacred Heart Christ.” rounding area. of Jesus on June 19. The year The lost sheep, those who may will conclude in Rome with an have fallen away from the

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ArchAngel Institute, an Indiana The doors will open for gener- BY TOM UEBBING Carney encouraged attendees of racism in abortion. The DVD nonprofit corporation and a mem- al admission seating at 6:45 p.m. to overcome the fear of praying is available through Life ber of the Hoosier Patriots A free-will offering will be taken in front of the abortion clinic and Dynamics, Inc. Visit GRANGER — After the Nazis Coalition, will host Dr. Charles E. to offset costs for this event. described his own personal jour- www.maafa21.com for more Rice at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, A VIP reception with Rice and had fled in retreat from Allied ney in becoming ever more com- information. forces, trainloads of victims still in Auer Auditorium in the the panel of experts will take mitted to the pro-life cause. Sullivan concluded by reading Rinehart Music Center on the place in the hour before the lec- kept rolling toward Dachau, this Campaign Director Mary Akre remarks by Henry Hyde, author time unguarded by soldiers. campus of Indiana University- ture. VIP admission passes will gave tips on what fasting might of the Hyde Amendment that pro- Purdue University, Fort Wayne. allow access to seating at 6:15 When one train stopped in a vil- consist of, and reminded every- hibited federal funds from being lage the Jews inside begged the Rice’s lecture is entitled “The p.m. All on the ArchAngel one of the great power of prayer spent on abortions. Hyde noted Constitution in the Age of Institute’s mailing list will villagers to free them and assured and fasting. She quoted Human how terrifyingly lonely it will be them there were no guards. In the Obama” and will be of interest to receive an invitation to the VIP Life International President when we face God at our judg- all who are concerned about the reception. To be added to the past anyone who had tried to Father Thomas Euteneuer who ment, but that those in the pro- come to the aid of the victims on present trajectory of the federal mailing list send an e-mail to said that the struggle to eliminate life movement will hear voices government. [email protected] or the transport, even to relieve their abortion is a spiritual war that never heard on earth pleading for thirst, was shot dead by the Rice is professor emeritus at fcm to The ArchAngel Institute, must be fought with the spiritual mercy for them — the children the University of Notre Dame 827 Webster St., Fort Wayne, Ind. guards. weapons of prayer and fasting. murdered by abortion whom the Still, no one dared to help Law School, with areas of spe- For more information visit Vigil Director Shawn Sullivan pro-lifers were striving to defend. cialization in constitutional law www.archangelinstitute.org. even though there was no danger stated his belief that we are at the “They will say to God ‘Spare because the villagers had become turning point in ending abortion him, because he loved us.’ And indifferent to their cries for help. in America. He cited that for the God will look at you and say not, Everyone on that train died first time ever 52 percent of ‘Did you succeed?’ but ‘Did you except for one survivor. Thus Americans have declared them- try?’” Shawn Carney, national cam- selves pro-life in a national poll. A new video, “Blue Eyes Like paign director for 40 Days for He credited President Obama’s Janey’s,” was shown, which por- Life, explained what would hap- visit to Notre Dame and “the trayed the deep and unending pen if America becomes indiffer- informal 40 Days for Life cam- grief a couple shared over the s believers, ent to the plight of the unborn. paign we had” with raising loss of their child to abortion and But the bright hope is that awareness nationwide about abor- their loss of fatherhood and people everywhere are respond- tion. motherhood. how can we fail to ing in ever greater numbers to the Sullivan urged his listeners on Deacon John Tugman offered 40 Days for Life campaign. This to sainthood and recommended a the opening prayer for the protec- see that abortion, fall there is a record 212 cities book on seven steps to sainthood tion of life and John Akre, a sen- participating covering 45 compiled from the teachings of ior at Marian High School, closed American states, five Canadian the recently canonized St. Mother the event with prayer. It’s not too euthanasia, and provinces, and Denmark. 40 Days Theodore Guérin. He urged late to get involved. To pledge to for Life has experienced a contin- everyone to bring a least one new fast and pray with the campaign, ued string of successes in saving individual to the prayer vigil. e-mail assisted suicide are a terrible babies and in converting abortion He also promoted a recently [email protected]. workers. produced video entitled “Maafa To sign up for the prayer vigil Carney was at St. Pius X 21,” which describes the black outside the abortion business on rejection of God’s gift of life Church in Granger to kick off the genocide going on through abor- Ironwood Circle in South Bend event on Sept. 21. The fall cam- tion. Sullivan described the video visit vigilcalendar.com/south- paign started Sept. 23 and will go as an extremely powerful bend. and love? And as believers, through Nov. 1. resource in exposing the reality how can we fail to feel the duty The Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture’s Catholic Culture Literature Series Close to surround the sick and those to Catholic A Celebration of Kindred Spirits in distress with the warmth of FyodorDostoevsky Robert Bird, University of Chicago our affection and the support Tuesday, October 13, 2009 that will help them always to embrace life. All lectures Pope John Paul II 8pm 155 DeBartolo Hall Homily at Trans-World Dome St. Louis, January 27, 1999

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BY THE OFFICE OF FAMILY LIFE

The answer to the pope’s funda- good and to refrain from doing dealt with, difficulties to be faced principles that the church teaches Introduction mental question brings us to the what is evil. Our conscience is not or areas where we realize that we simply an opinion to be considered In his visit to the United States heart of the Christian faith: we do just a feeling or a personal opinion, focus more on doing what we want or can they be trusted as coming last year, Pope Benedict XVI not make ourselves; rather, we are it is a judgment of our reason that than on doing what is right. We are from God himself? In this regard, reminded the church in America created by God because he loves recognizes the moral quality of an not alone, of course, in this task. Scripture reminds us how the Holy that “at a time when advances in us and wants us to share his life act that we are considering, that we We have the teachings and guid- Spirit was sent by Jesus upon his medical science bring new hope to with him. In fact, without him, we are performing or that we have ance of the church to aid us in this church to guide her through the many, they also give rise to previ- labor in vain to fulfill ourselves. already completed. Ultimately, our formation. successors of the apostles — the ously unimagined ethical chal- He created us in his own image conscience should lead us to lov- Our formation of conscience successor of Peter, the pope and all lenges.” The Holy Father conclud- and likeness and calls each of us to ing God and others more perfectly begins with the recognition that we the bishops in communion with ed from this that it is “more impor- live in communion with him and and thus lead us to eternal happi- owe God and others their due. For him. In other words, Jesus assured tant than ever to offer thorough to have eternal life. However, his ness with God. This requires example, every human being as a us that he would not leave us formation in the church’s moral love for us calls for a response on growth in virtue that gives us the creature made in the image and orphans, but would send his Spirit teaching.” Even more recently, in our part — a response that will be strength to do what is right even likeness of God deserves respect. to lead the church into all truth. his encyclical “Caritas in Veritate,” shaped by our vocation in life. For when difficult or to refrain from From here it does not take much which was issued this summer, the those who are married, God is call- doing what is wrong even when for our conscience to tell us at a Haven’t the church’s teachings pope wrote that “a particularly cru- ing them to image to the world his desirable. This, of course, is only very basic level that the direct changed over time? cial battleground in today’s cultur- faithful and fruitful love in a par- really possible for the person who killing of an innocent human being While the moral teachings and al struggle between the supremacy ticular way. This way includes the puts his trust in God and in the is wrong. The church continues the principles of the church have of technology and human moral ethical use of technologies that wisdom that comes from above, formation of our conscience in this developed over time, they develop responsibility is the field of involve his designs for procreation instead of the wisdom of this area by applying this moral in an organic way that is not self- bioethics” and that “in this most in marriage. world. absolute to issues like abortion or contradictory — like an acorn delicate and critical area, the fun- This guide has been prepared as embryonic stem-cell research. developing into an oak tree. In damental question asserts itself an aid in the formation of con- Is our conscience always right? other words, the Holy Spirit does forcefully: is man the product of science, especially of Christian Even though our conscience is How can I be sure that what the not contradict himself over time by his own labors or does he depend married couples, pastoral ministers telling us to do this or to refrain church teaches is true? saying in one century that “x” is on God?” and health care professionals, in from doing that, this does not Certainly there will be areas in wrong and in the next century say- Too often, technologies, espe- order to explain the ethical stan- mean that our conscience is neces- which the principles that the ing that that exact same “x” is cially reproductive technologies, dards to which all men and women sarily correct in its judgment. church teaches may not be easily right. In every age and according are simply seen as an effective are called by God to follow. It Sometimes our reason can err due understood at first or may even to changing circumstances and means towards a desired end. With begins with preliminary considera- to a number of causes. It can err seem at odds with what our con- technological developments, the regard to having a child, for exam- tions on conscience, the natural due to a lack of knowledge, a lack science tells us. There can be many bishops of the church have been ple, the only question often raised law and ethics before considering of clarity as to the principles reasons for this. Sometimes this entrusted by God with the task of is “What are the most effective the ethics of marital sexuality and involved or how to apply them results from a simple misunder- refining, expanding and applying means for avoiding or acquiring reproductive technologies. It con- properly. The judgments of our standing of what the church is pro- these teachings and principles. one?” What are often left unsaid cludes with a number of recom- conscience can also be distorted by posing, other times it may result are questions of ethics that are mended resources for further infor- sins that we have committed or from the person having accepted Do we always have to follow our rooted in our nature as persons cre- mation and assistance. bad habits that we have acquired other principles — such as those conscience? ated by God. Has God, for exam- due to a lack of self-control in found in our secular culture — that Given the fact that the pope and ple, designed an interpersonal dealing with our desires, a lack of are actually in contradiction to our bishops teach on behalf of Christ, means of generating a child that Preliminary courage in facing difficulties or, Christian identity and to the natu- should we follow whatever the safeguards and respects his dignity even, a lack of a firm will to do ral law. Whatever the reason for church teaches even if in a particu- as a person? If so, what types of considerations what is right. the difficulty, a certain level of lar case it directly conflicts with actions or reproductive technolo- What is conscience? humility is needed to try to come our own conscience? The answer gies would contradict that design? Our conscience is our “most What is a well-formed conscience? to terms as to why that difficulty — which may be surprising to What types would be in conformi- secret core” where we are alone Since our conscience can err, exists. some — is no. A person should ty? Such questions — even if with God and can discern his we have a responsibility to form it One question often raised in always follow the dictates of his raised — often find uncertain or voice. It is in our hearts that our properly — which is in itself a this situation is whether we can be conscience, even if, objectively- unclear answers in our secular cul- conscience tells us to do what is lifelong task. There are always sure that what the church teaches ture. new things to learn, desires to be is true. In other words, are the ETHICS, PAGE 12 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 4, 2009

basic of these principles. This was unjust to unborn children, their taught by Jesus when he stated that mothers and the physicians and the greatest commandments were, nurses attending them. ETHICS first, to love God with all our CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 being, and, secondly, to love our What makes an act ethical or neighbor as ourselves. The Ten unethical? Commandments are another exam- Any act is ethical if it fulfills speaking, it is wrong. In fact, the ple of these first principles. three criteria: first, the intention of church teaches that the soul of The church is an authoritative the act must be good; secondly, the every human being will be judged guide in the interpretation of the means by which an act is accom- by God according to her con- natural law as an essential part of plished must be good; and, thirdly, science. her teaching ministry. At the heart the circumstances must be good in What, then, should we do if our of her understanding of the natural so far as the good effects of the act conscience seems to conflict with law is the conviction that every must be proportionate to any bad the teachings of the church? First, human being shares in a funda- effects. One classic example from we would need to further form our mental dignity from which basic the field of bioethics is that of a conscience by studying the matter human rights are derived. The woman who is newly pregnant and in greater depth, praying about it, most basic and fundamental discovers that she has a cancerous questioning the basis of our diffi- human right, of course, is the right uterus that is placing her life in culty and seeking pastoral guid- to life from conception to natural immediate danger. Her physician ance that is faithful to the teach- death. advises her to have an immediate ings of the church. Secondly, we hysterectomy that will also result would need to distinguish between Is the natural law binding on in the death of the unborn child. doing something that our con- everyone, including non-Christians? To determine whether having science tells us that we may do Although the Catholic Church the hysterectomy would be a good and doing something that our con- authoritatively interprets the natu- act, we must look at the above cri- science tells us that we must do. If ral law, by its very nature, that law teria. First, is the intention in this the church tells us that we must applies to every human person. All case to kill the child or is it to save not do something that our con- men and women, for example, are the life of the mother? Assuming science tells us that we may do, called to respect the right to life only the latter, this is a good inten- then with the obedience of faith, and religious freedom as well as tion. Secondly, will the child be we must not do it. the rights of property, marriage directly attacked or will the proce- and the family. There is no such dure deal directly with the cancer- What is the natural law and how is thing as a God-free zone or a zone ous uterus? This one is a little it related to our conscience? free of the demands of the natural trickier and it helps to think of the All men and women discover in law — which is why the church, in child as an innocent bystander or their hearts a law that they did not order to be true to her mission, as someone whose absence would create, but that calls them to obedi- proclaims the principles of the nat- not change the object of the act ence. While our conscience is a ural law to all men and women, (which is to remove a cancerous PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE SECRETARIAT OF PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES, USCCB judgment as to the moral quality of and calls upon citizens and the leg- uterus). In this case, the unborn freely and without reservation to particular actions, the natural law islators whom they elect to frame child is not being directly attacked, The ethics of marital one another; to be faithful until is the most basic guide in making laws in conformity with the natural but is indirectly suffering death sexuality and reproduc- death; and, to accept children lov- those judgments. The natural law law. In fact, the church teaches that because of the hysterectomy. ingly from God as the expression is our rational participation in the civil laws that contradict the natu- Thirdly, is the evil of the death of tive technologies of their new union. In sexual wisdom and eternal law of God, ral law are really not laws at all, the child proportionate to the death union, through the language of the which guides all creation to its but are more akin to acts of vio- of both mother and child? Clearly, What is God’s plan for marriage? God designed marriage to make body, a married couple speaks final end. It includes the first and lence. A civil law, for example, if both mother and child will likely physically what they spoke verbal- essential principles, which govern that coerces health care profession- die without the hysterectomy and visible in our world the invisible mystery of his own inner life. God ly at the wedding — they physical- the moral life. Giving to God and als to participate in providing abor- there is no question of postponing ly make a gift of themselves to one neighbor their due is the most tion or contraception is gravely the procedure until the child is is love and in himself he lives a mystery of personal, loving com- another, they do this exclusively viable, then the death of one is cer- with one another and they are open tainly proportionate to the death of munion we call the Holy Trinity. In this communion of persons, to the gift of children through this both. Consequently, the hysterecto- very act. It is for this reason that it my would be ethical. God the Father is the Lover, God the Son is his Beloved, and the is said that a couple consummates love between them is so real that it their marriage once they have Is it ever ethical to do something physically actualized the gift of wrong so that a greater good will is actually another person — the Holy Spirit. In the vocation of self that they made at their wed- result? ding. The church has always taught marriage, man and woman are called to image God in a profound On the other hand, for a man that good ends cannot justify evil and a woman to unite on the phys- means. There are many bioethical way by making a complete gift of themselves to one another out of ical level without first having unit- cases in which, despite a good ed on the personal level by the intention, the means contradict the love, living with, and even more deeply, for, one another. Through marriage vow, would be to express natural law, thus making a proce- with the body a unity that does not dure unethical. For example, say a the privilege of procreation, God enables the love between husband really exist. In a sense, they would woman has had multiple embryos be “lying” with their bodies, introduced within her uterus as and wife, lover and beloved, to become “personified” in the gift of speaking a language which says part of an in vitro fertilization that they belong totally to each (IVF) procedure and that four of their child, who is literally the two of them in one flesh, a living other when, in fact, they do not. them successfully implant. Her This is why sexual union is appro- physician then recommends a pro- reflection of their love and a per- manent sign of their unity. priately called the marriage act and cedure called “selective reduction” why it is reserved to a man and a in which two of the growing fetus- woman who have truly embraced es will be destroyed in order to Why is sexual union referred to as the marriage act? all that they have promised in their promote the health of the mother marriage vows. and of the two remaining children. Sexual union is intended by God to be the most intimate sign The intention or end of promoting Why must the unitive and procre- the health of the mother and of the of the complete gift of self that a man and woman make to one ative meanings never be severed or remaining children is good, but contradicted? directly taking the lives of the another in marriage. The church has traditionally referred to sexual Marriage, then, has a two-fold other two children represents an purpose — the unity of a man and evil means to achieve that end. union as “the marriage act” because it actually expresses woman and the establishment of a All three criteria — ends, family through procreation. The means and circumstances— must through the “language of the body” the essential elements of same twofold purpose applies to be satisfied in order for an act to the marriage act. Both meanings be ethical. It is not sufficient to marriage. When a husband and wife are inscribed in the marriage act have just a good intention and since God designed sexual activity good circumstances — which is exchange their consent to mar- riage, they are actually promising both to express and enrich the what typifies a utilitarian approach interpersonal bond of husband and to ethics. three things — to give themselves OCTOBER 4, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 wife and to be the means of giving spoke at their wedding — they pone a pregnancy for a period of life to a new human person. should be saying yes to both their time. In a similar way, a woman It is, of course, possible to act unity and their procreative poten- for whom having another child against the integrity of the mar- tial. would likely entail a serious health riage act in numerous ways. For risk has a serious reason for avoid- example, masturbation contradicts What does the church mean by ing any further pregnancies. both the unitive and procreative responsible parenthood? However, just because serious meanings of our sexuality. Married couples are called to be reasons exist and the intentions are Likewise, married couples can good stewards of the gift of their good, does not mean that any often desire to sever these two mutual and shared fertility, a great means will do. A married couple meanings by choosing one, while gift, which has been given for our should choose a method that is in at the same time frustrating or own good, for the good of others, conformity with the natural law neglecting the other. For example, and ultimately for the glory of that does not contradict the procre- a married couple who desire the God. Good stewardship of the gift ative or life-giving meaning of pleasure of sexual union but at the of fertility is what the church calls their sexuality. same time act to frustrate the pro- “responsible parenthood.” creative potential of that union Children are the greatest gifts of Which means of avoiding pregnan- through contraception or abortion, marriage and the church teaches cy are unethical? are contradicting the procreative that a married couple should be It is important to note that preg- meaning of their sexuality. both responsible and generous in nancy begins with the conception Likewise, a married couple who their service of new human life. of a new human being — when the desire the blessing of a child but They should be responsible, but gametes of father and mother have who substitute a laboratory proce- never selfish; they should also be fused together. Unfortunately, dure such as IVF for an interper- generous, but not irresponsible. In today, many health care profes- sonal act of sexual love, are con- other words, the decision at any sionals refer to pregnancy as the period beginning after the embryo has implanted in her mother’s uterus. In reality, by the time an embryo has travelled down the Fallopian tube and is ready to implant, she may already be a week old and have grown to a size of a couple of hundred cells that have already become differentiat- ed. Part of the reason for declaring pregnancy as beginning at implan- tation is in order to classify certain pills or devices as contraceptives, even though they actually work in whole or in part by preventing the ods are the sterilization procedures pregnancy, then, that are ethical implantation of the embryo. The of a vasectomy for men and a tubal are Natural Family Planning (NFP) IUD and Depo-Provera work pri- ligation for women. The reason is and total abstinence. While total marily in this way. Also, emer- that in addition to the intention of abstinence is 100 percent effective gency contraception and hormonal frustrating all future marriage acts, and poses no physical health risks, birth-control pills likely work by these methods directly mutilate a most married couples would prefer preventing implantation in addition healthy organ of the body in order a less demanding method. NFP, to preventing conception. to eliminate its proper functioning. meanwhile, involves abstaining for Consequently, any method which only about a week to 10 days each works in whole or in part by pre- What if a pastoral minister tells me month. It is a scientifically-based venting implantation is actually an that it is okay for me to be sterilized? method based on observation of abortifacient — not a contracep- While a pastoral minister may the naturally occurring signs of tive. In other words, such a method be ignorant of what the church fertility or infertility in a woman’s is no longer a means of avoiding teaches or sincerely believe that he body. This knowledge enables a pregnancy, but rather of ending it or she is being pastorally sensitive, couple to refrain from sexual rela- once begun. As such, the use of no one has the right to misrepre- tions on those days when concep- such agents or devices as a means sent what the church teaches. A tion is possible. Consequently, if a of regulating birth is an even more pastoral minister — whether clergy couple has sexual relations when serious violation of the natural law. or lay — has no authority to give the woman is infertile, they have Contraceptive methods that permission to do something that is done nothing to directly frustrate work purely by avoiding pregnan- never ethical, such as having a the act itself. Like hormonal birth cy or conception and are not abor- vasectomy or a tubal ligation. control pills, NFP has a 98-99 per- tifacient would include withdraw- Instead, they have a pastoral cent method effectiveness rate for al, condoms, diaphragms, spermi- responsibility to form consciences a couple that has been properly cides and sterilization. These meth- according to the liberating truths of instructed. Unlike hormonal birth ods contradict the procreative the natural law and the teachings control pills, however, which have meaning of sexuality by frustrating of the church and to encourage been labeled as carcinogens by the the act itself. By withholding one’s people in living them out. World Health Organization due to tradicting — even if they don’t given time about whether to have a fertility, the act itself also ceases to their high levels of synthetic estro- realize it — the unitive meaning of child is not primarily one of per- be an expression of the total self- Which means of avoiding pregnan- gen, NFP poses no health risks. their sexuality. sonal preference, it is a serious giving that is marriage. The most cy are ethical? Very often the objection is moral decision that must be dis- seriously unethical of these meth- The only means of avoiding What is the big difference between raised that the pleasure of sexual cerned together as a couple in dia- NFP and using a condom or union or the blessing of a child are logue with God, relying on a well- diaphragm? good intentions that should vali- formed conscience to discern what God has inscribed in sexual date such decisions. While it is is truly good for the couple, their relations an inseparable connection true that these intentions are good, family, the church and society. between its love-giving purpose it is also true that the means of The church teaches that there and its life-giving potential, achieving those ends are also are good, ethical reasons for limit- between communion with one important. An unmarried woman, ing the size of a family and for another as spouses and commun- for example, who desires the bless- avoiding a pregnancy for a definite ion with God as the Lord and ing of a child and so purchases or indefinite period of time. For Giver of life. The church teaches sperm in order to achieve a preg- example, if a married couple about these two dimensions of sex nancy, while desiring something knows that they will be moving what Christ himself taught about good, is choosing a means that is within a few months, or if they the bond between husband and disordered and unethical. She has already have several children and wife: we must not separate what reduced the role and importance of are overwhelmed with providing God has joined. This means that a father to its biological minimum. for their physical and emotional When a married couple “speaks” needs, these will be important fac- in the marriage act — just as they tors in discerning whether to post- ETHICS, PAGE 14 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 4, 2009

On occasion, a physician may ethically prescribe a hormonal reg- imen of pills that are commonly ETHICS used for contraceptive purposes for CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 other legitimate therapeutic pur- poses, such as the treatment of endometriosis. In such a situation, married couples must respect the the medical problem would need integrity of the act of intercourse to be serious and there would have whenever they choose to engage in to be no reasonable alternative. In it. Natural Family Planning this case, the woman’s diminished respects the sacredness of sex as fertility would be an indirect and God designed it since the method unintended effect of the therapy. does nothing to suppress the life- giving potential of sexual union. What guidance is there for couples Couples simply refrain from sexu- who are struggling to achieve a preg- al relations during the fertile time nancy? if they are not prepared to accept A couple that is struggling with the life-giving potential of that act issues of infertility not only needs at a particular point in their mar- to discern the means that are most riage. In contrast, contraception effective in achieving a pregnancy, separates what God has joined. It but also needs to discern whether a not only implies a positive refusal given means contradicts human to be open to the possibility of new dignity or the integrity of the gift life coming from a particular act of of sexuality. The church guides intercourse, but it also contradicts this discernment by stressing both the meaning of sex as a sign of the sanctity of life and the dignity total self-giving. of marriage and of the marriage Contradicting the procreative act. In trying to achieve a pregnan- PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE SECRETARIAT OF PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES, USCCB meaning of the marriage act by cy, the church reminds married using barrier methods is not only a couples that a child is always a more like products that can be har- ty, a science known as Books disorder on the level of the natural gift, never a right, and that every vested, stored in frozen containers NaProTechnology has been devel- law, but also something that is child has the right to be the fruit of or, if defective, simply destroyed. oped. This technology not only “Faith and Fertility: What the offensive to God as the Lord and marriage, and of the marriage act. While the desire to have a child is respects the meaning of the mar- church teaches and why,” by Lisa Giver of Life. Means do matter. Every medical intervention, conse- certainly a good one, it must be riage act, but it treats the underly- Everett (Office of Family Life, For example, for someone who is quently, must be measured by pursued ethically. Clearly, though, ing causes of infertility in the cou- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South obese and wishes to lose weight, a whether it assists the marriage act if a child is conceived through a ple, and its rates of success in Bend, 2007) This 30-page booklet proper course of action would be or whether it replaces the marriage technical procedure rather than the achieving a pregnancy often sur- presents the church’s vision of to limit what he eats. However, act. Interventions that assist the marriage act, that child is no less a pass those of IVF. human sexuality and responsible someone who wants the pleasure marriage act will generally be ethi- gift and no less a blessing because NaProTechnology works coopera- parenthood and includes personal of eating, but without the calories, cal, while those that replace the of it. The church always stands for tively with a woman’s fertility and, testimonies from two married cou- could just as well force himself to marriage act will not. Ethical the dignity of every child, born or consequently, does not replace the ples and a physician certified in vomit the food he had already interventions require, first of all, unborn, regardless of the circum- marriage act, but rather assists it. NaProTechnology. eaten so as not to gain weight or that the gametes must be only stances of the conception — even “Fertility, Cycles and even to continue to eat more. from the husband and wife, and if that child came to be as a result Nutrition,” (4th edition) by While both means might be effec- that conception should occur natu- of rape or incest. Recommended resources Marilyn Shannon (Couple to tive in losing weight, one involves rally within the mother’s body. Couple League 2009). This com- a disordered desire for pleasure, For example, a drug that helps the Is it ever ethical to have a frozen Church documents (available at pletely revised and expanded book while the other practices the wife to ovulate would be assisting embryo implanted in a woman who is www.vatican.va) by one of our diocese’s NFP pio- virtues of patience and self-control. the marriage act to achieve con- not the biological mother? neers offers new research-based ception. The same would be true The implanting of an embryo in “Humanae Vitae” (1968) This nutritional strategies for self-care Do Catholic institutions or health for a drug that might improve the a woman who is not the biological encyclical by Pope Paul VI on the to improve cycles and fertility, care professionals have a responsibility husband’s sperm count. mother is seriously problematic in transmission of human life situates covering topics such as PMS, to offer or prescribe oral contracep- that it severs gestational mother- the church’s constant teaching heavy periods, PCOS, male and tives to patients who may not agree What means for achieving pregnan- hood from biological motherhood. against contraception in the con- female infertility and much more. with their positions? cy are unethical? Even in cases of frozen embryos text of married love and responsi- “Men and Women are from A Catholic institution or health Interventions such as IVF that that have been abandoned by their ble parenthood. Eden: A Study Guide to John Paul care professional indeed has a replace the marriage act with a lab- parents, putting them at the dispos- “Donum Vitae”: Instruction on II’s Theology of the Body,” by responsibility to respect the con- oratory procedure in which con- al of infertile couples as a means respect for human life in its origin Mary Healy (Servant Books, 2005) sciences of their patients — even if ception occurs outside the moth- to treat their infertility would still and on the dignity of procreation This 120-page book contains a objectively mistaken. However, the er’s body are always unethical. be unethical and raise a number of (1987) This document issued by clear and concise overview of the reverse is also true. Patients must Moreover, a number of secondary medical, psychological and legal the Sacred Congregation for the theology of the body and provides also respect the consciences of unethical actions often accompany problems. Not dissimilar problems Doctrine of the Faith under then- questions for reflection and discus- those providing their care. An this procedure. would also arise in the implanting Cardinal Ratzinger examines inter- sion at the end of each chapter. An institution or professional has the A typical instance of IVF will of abandoned embryos that are to ventions in human procreation excellent resource for personal right to maintain high ethical stan- involve the hyper-ovulation of the be destroyed in a well-intentioned from an ethical point of view and enrichment or small group study. dards and the right to refuse to act woman in order to produce as attempt to “rescue” them by means describes the respect due to human against them. Since the use of oral many as a dozen eggs at one time. of a form of “prenatal adoption.” embryos. contraceptives for freely chosen All the eggs are then fertilized and Unfortunately, the thousands of “Evangelium Vitae” (1995) Web sites acts of sexual union is always the embryos allowed to develop frozen embryos that have been This encyclical by Pope John Paul wrong, Catholic health care profes- for a couple of days. At this point, abandoned represent a situation of II on the Gospel of Life explores www.usccb.org/prolife/issues/nfp sionals have a serious responsibili- these human embryos will be injustice which cannot be resolved. the sacredness of human life and www.ncbcenter.org ty never to offer or prescribe them divided into three groups based our responsibility as Christians to safeguard it from all that would www.naprotechnology.com for this purpose. upon somewhat arbitrary and What technologies can be ethically www.omsoul.com superficial standards of health. The used by couples trying to achieve threaten it. Are there any circumstances when it first group is the most promising, pregnancy? “Dignitas Personae: Instruction is ethical to offer or take an oral con- the second, somewhat, and the First, any of the various NFP on Certain Bioethical Questions” This guide was produced by the Office traceptive? third group, the least promising. methods can assist couples in rec- (2008) This recent document In cases where an act of sexual The first group is used then for the ognizing when ovulation is occur- issued by the Sacred Congregation of Family Life, Diocese of Fort union was not freely chosen, but first cycle of implantation. The ring in order to best time the mar- for the Doctrine of the Faith exam- Wayne–South Bend. For bioethical rather was the consequence of a remaining embryos may be frozen riage act in order to conceive. In ines bioethical questions that have questions or consultations, please sexual assault, a woman has a right for possible later use in a second addition, the Creighton Model of arisen since the publication of call the office at (574) 234-0687 to protect herself from the sperm of cycle if the first cycle fails or if the NFP has been developed with vari- “Donum Vitae,” such as human and ask for Fred Everett or e-mail her attacker. Consequently, as long couple later wants another child. ous hormonal blood tests that can cloning, frozen embryos and gene him at [email protected]. as the object of the contraceptive is Here, it is clear that when the be administered in order to better therapy. To locate a nearby Natural Family to prevent conception and not to two meanings of the marriage act diagnose specific problems that Planning class or an area physician end a pregnancy, such a contracep- are violated, the dignity of human may be diminishing a married cou- certified in NaProTechnology, tive ethically may be offered to the life is also violated. Embryonic ple’s fertility. From decades of please call and ask for Lisa Everett victim and taken by her. human beings come to be treated research into the causes of infertili- or e-mail her at [email protected]. OCTOBER 4, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 15 Hang on, possibilities exist

BY KAREN CLIFFORD Younger points out it is vital to and foremost, frequent the healing recognize infertility is not the sacrament of reconciliation and problem. “Infertility is rather the receive the Eucharist as often as GRANGER — For St. Pius X manifestation of some other you are able. Only in this way will parishioner Suzy Younger, the underlying health problem or you be prepared to receive the cross of infertility has been a les- problems. Most reproductive tech- grace necessary to continue on son in self-surrender and relin- nologies are aimed at resolving a your own personal way of the quishing control to the divine couple’s childlessness, but they do cross. This is crucial.” providence of God. It was through nothing to address the underlying She adds, “When we unite our the counsel of many priests and health problems causing a couple sufferings with those of Our Lord Catholic doctors that she and her to be infertile.” and look to Our Lady at the foot husband David came to under- She adds, “Aside from moral of the cross we have a beautiful stand that “Right to Life” does not concerns, treatments including in example of how to have supernat- mean “that we have a right to a lit- vitro fertilization (IVF) or Gamete ural joy in the midst of human sor- tle life in ours,” she says. Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT) and row.” Instead of viewing the process others, while only possibly result- Younger recommends an of having a baby as an American ing in a live birth, do nothing to organization called Hannah’s “can-do” project, they have been help heal the source of the prob- Tears, www.hannahstears.org, encouraged to remember that con- lem — they are a Band-Aid KAREN CLIFFORD which she has worked with for the ception is collaboration with God approach, if you will.” Lisa Everett, left, co-director of the Office of Family Life, holds a picture past year. Hannah’s Tears offers and the receptivity of a gift that is NaProTechnology, on the other of St. Hannah, patron saint of childless wives. Suzy Younger, who works prayer support and comfort to bestowed upon them at his hand, treats the underlying prob- with Hannah’s Tears, an organization that offers prayers and support for those who suffer the pains of appointed time. lem in a moral way that cooper- those suffering from infertility, holds a rosary. infertility at any stage of life, diffi- Younger explains that the pain ates with the menstrual and fertili- cult pregnancy, miscarriage, still- of infertility is very intense, and it ty cycles and in a way that is pro- the act altogether.” Younger went through a series of birth, the loss of a child and the can also be a very lonely journey. life, pro-woman, pro-healing and NaProTechnology uses the blood tests and ultrasounds that adoption process. “Many couples don’t want to which guards the sanctity of mar- Creighton Model biomarkers to confirmed a diagnosis of Finally, Younger advises to share what they are going through riage. monitor easily and objectively the Polycystic ovary syndrome love your spouse and have fun and many have come to withhold “Whereas many forms of treat- occurrence of various hormonal (PCOS). Younger then proceeded together. Suzy and David have their feelings due to hurtful com- ment undermine the meaning of events during the menstrual cycle. with treatment through changes in fostered a love of cooking together ments that friends and family have the marital act and the intimate NaPro tracking provides valid diet and lifestyle and supplement- and have begun taking ballroom- made,” she notes. “As with any sexual self-giving that defines information that can be interpreted ed this with specific vitamins and dancing lessons, both have been a suffering it is so important to marriage, NaProTechnology main- by a woman and by physicians medications. After six months, she reprieve from the focus on their know that someone understands tains its focus on procreation, not who are specifically trained in this had seen some health improve- infertility. what you are going through, that production, and honors the exclu- system. ments but still no conception, and She concludes, “Love each someone cares, that someone else sivity of the marriage covenant,” In the Younger’s case, once the made plans to surgically address other, serve each other, be patient is there in the trenches with you.” Suzy notes. “NaPro always assists NaPro trained general practitioners the underlying issues. with each other, worship together, First, as a way to communicate the marital act instead of replacing reviewed her Creighton charts, In late July of this year, pray together, and last but not with family and friends and later Younger underwent surgery with a least, don’t ever give up hope ... to act as a way to support others NaPro trained OB/GYN in remember to hang on ... possibili- carrying the same cross, Younger Columbus, Ohio. The final and ties exist.” developed a blog on the Internet Good Morning Sunshine! most detailed portion of the four- called Hang On Possibilities Exist. hour surgery was the ovarian “I wanted to point people in the Good morning Sunshine wedge resection. In the experience direction of the ‘true banquet,’ to You make my day begin. of the Pope Paul VI Institute, the support others as a Simon of pregnancy rate is nearly 70 per- The following NaProTechnology doc- Cyrene along their own way of the I love you Sunshine, and cent following this procedure. tors can be found in Northern cross and to remind others suffer- The way you reach within Younger is now seven weeks post Indiana and Southwest Michigan: ing not to give up hope. We must My heart and start the music... surgery, fully recovered, and has Dr. Patrick Holly in Fort Wayne always H.O.P.E. This means we seen improvements in her health. (260) 486-6197, Dr. Charlie must Hang On ... Possibilities We hear when we’re alone, She and David are hopeful that Groves in LaPorte (219) 326- Exist,” she stresses. It’s ours, Sunshine... they will soon be among that 70 5060, and Dr. Brad Ferrari in Shortly before their marriage, A love song of our own. percent. Niles, Mich. (269) 687-0200). Suzy and David learned the For other couples experiencing Suzy Younger can be reached at Creighton Model of Natural So keep on making music, infertility Younger advises, “First [email protected]. Family Planning (NFP). In the past three years they have been My angel from above, working with NaProTechnology When your hand is on my cheek, doctors to address her health con- It’s a lullaby of love. cerns, which came into focus F. D. DuPont when they experienced difficulty conceiving. Both NFP and NaPro- Saint Joseph Church The people of Technology are endorsed by the Mishawaka Pope Paul VI Institute. St. Michael Parish in Plymouth Here’s a miracle join the electronic To have and hold world and quote, Here’s a life along with little Leilia, To shape and mould. Dr. Seuss’s Horton, “a person’s Born to be cherished a person Born to know love no matter A little angel how small.” Sent from above.

Little Flower Parish 54191 N. Ironwood Drive - South Bend 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 4, 2009 The family as ‘the sanctuary of life’

BY LISA EVERETT A sanctuary also refers to a adultery and in vitro fertilization The Lord, who is rich in mercy, in which over 90 percent of such place of safety, refuge or protec- (IVF) — have the purpose of safe- and the church who speaks in his babies are aborted today, this little tion, such as a wildlife sanctuary in guarding the family as the sanctu- name, want so much more for us child was welcomed as a gift by a n his 1995 encyclical, which hunting or trapping are pro- ary of life. and for our children. family that had become, literally, a “Evangelium Vitae,” Pope John hibited. For if the marriage bed is not a I will never forget an e-mail I sanctuary of life. May it be so for IPaul II referred to the family as These two different meanings sanctuary of life, nor will marriage received a few years ago from a all of us, for as Pope John Paul II “the sanctuary of life” and reflect- of the word are actually related: a be, nor will the family, which is good friend, a college professor, reminded us more than once, the ed on its irreplaceable role in sanctuary is a place of safety pre- built on both. Human life, when announcing the birth of the cou- future of humanity passes by way building a culture of life: “Within cisely because it is a holy place. conceived outside of this sanctu- ple’s fifth child: “We’ve been of the family. the family each member is accept- This was reflected in medieval ary, indeed becomes very vulnera- given the gift of a beautiful Down ed, respected and honored precise- law, which provided that a person ble. The vast majority of abortions syndrome baby.” As I stared at the ly because he or she is a person; who entered a church was immune in our nation — more than 70 per- screen, I was moved by the real- Lisa Everett is the codirector for the and if any family member is in from arrest for a crime or capture cent — are sought by women who ization that in contrast to a culture diocesan Office of Family Life. greater need, the care which he or in warfare. are unmarried, to name one egre- she receives is all the more intense The family is a holy place, not gious example. and attentive. ... The family has a because of who we are, but What might not be as obvious Public Rosary special role to play throughout the because God has chosen to dwell are the manifold attacks to which life of its members, from birth to with us there in a special way. Just human life is exposed when it is Warsaw — The public is invited to join in praying a death. It is truly ‘the sanctuary of as the family was the first commu- created in the laboratory rather life: the place in which life — the nity wounded by sin, so was the than through the loving embrace of public rosary for the nation. Meet on Oct. 10 on the gift of God — can be properly family the first community which husband and wife. When sperm northwest corner of the Kosciusko County Courthouse welcomed and protected against Christ redeemed with his presence. and egg are combined in a test the many attacks to which it is Although the Holy Family was tube instead of coming together by at noon. For more information call Ida List at (574) exposed, and can develop in accor- unique in salvation history, Christ means of the mutual gift of self as 453-3143 or email [email protected]. dance with what constitutes assured us that whenever we wel- expressed in the marital act, the authentic human growth.’ come a child for his sake, we wel- dynamic of producer and con- Consequently, the role of the fami- come him. sumer comes automatically into ly in building a culture of life is He further promised that when play. decisive and irreplaceable.” we feed the hungry, give drink to Human beings become subject- — No 92. the thirsty, clothe the naked and ed to the same “quality control” When reflecting upon the two comfort the sick — activities measures which we apply to meanings of the word “sanctuary,” which comprise a lion’s share of everything else we produce and we understand more clearly what daily life in a family — we do it those embryos deemed “substan- Pope John Paul II meant in sum- for him. When we recognize that dard” are simply discarded. moning the family to become “the God is truly present in the people According to standard IVF proto- Supporting a culture of life sanctuary of life.” The word “sanc- we live with and even more col, several promising embryos are tuary” is derived from the Latin deeply, for, our families become a then implanted in the woman’s word sanctus meaning “holy.” A place of safety and protection for womb to increase the likelihood Sacred Heart Parish sanctuary is a holy place, a sacred those who are considered least in that at least one will continue to space, where God dwells in a spe- the eyes of the world. develop. This procedure some- cial way. All the teachings of the church times results in multiple pregnan- Notre Dame Consider the sanctuary in our concerning marriage, sexuality and cies and the subsequent decision to parish churches, for example — procreation — not just the prohibi- have a “selective reduction,” the place around the altar and the tion against abortion, but also the which is a euphemism for aborting tabernacle where Christ is present moral norms opposing contracep- the “extra” babies a couple did not in the Eucharist. tion, sterilization, cohabitation, bargain for.

You are invited

to “Stand United to Protect Life” at the 12th Annual The St. Joseph Parish family Banquet for Life stands in loving support of life in With Keynote speaker JILL STANEK all its stages, from conception to and natural death. U.S. Representative MARK SOUDER Monday, October 12, 2009 Six-thirty in the evening

Grand Wayne Center 120 West Jefferson Blvd. Fort Wayne 226 N. Hill Street South Bend, IN 46617 574.234.3134 Hosted by: John & Rolene Popp www.stjoeparish.com Three Rivers Educational Trust Fund, Est. 1853 Allen County Right to Life

Tickets are $40 each efore I formed you in e womb I knew you. Call 471-1849 or Visit ichooselife.org -Jeremiah 1:5 OCTOBER 4, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 Alveda King shares pro-life message at dinner and with high school students

BY TOM UEBBING to abort their babies than white South Bend. In attendance were women. students from Washington High King played a trailer clip from School. They belonged to three SOUTH BEND — Her life has the Life Dynamics documentary groups — the African American been a rough road that finally “Maafa 21.” The DVD is a very Male Leadership Group, Girfriends smoothed out. Her home was thorough exposé on the racist and (female leadership group) and the bombed by the Ku Klux Klan eugencist roots of Planned Latino Student Union. when she and her family were Parenthood and the ongoing black King again educated the atten- inside. She was jailed during the genocide through abortion. dees about the black genocide. She Civil Rights campaign for open King shared how she underwent urged the students to wait for mar- housing. Her father’s church was two abortions. Both times she was riage before having sex. She bombed. Her uncle was assassinat- deceived about the reality of what encouraged the girls to dress mod- ed and her father was found dead abortion was. She also suffered a estly. Noting that a lot had changed in the family swimming pool. His miscarriage related to her abor- in 40 years since the Civil Rights death was ruled accidental but she tions. She became “pro-choice” for movement, King observed, maintains that he was murdered, a period of time until in 1983 she “People change; God doesn’t too. She had two abortions and was “born again.” Eventually she change. So we say to President was divorced. In 1983 she was had six children. She went on to Obama, ‘we don’t want you to kill “born again” and has become an the babies.’ The election of a ardent pro-life, pro-family advo- brown skin president was a won- cate. She is the daughter of the PHOTOS BY TOM UEBBING derful thing. Now that brown skin Rev. A.D. King and niece of the In a gesture of solidarity from the Civil Rights Movement Dr. Alveda King president needs to protect the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Her clasps arms with the St. Joseph County Right to Life dinner master of babies.” She urged the students to name is Alveda King. ceremonies Bob Nagle, and she leads attendees in song. write the president about health- More than 500 supporters of care reform and to ask him to Saint Joseph County Right to Life become a college professor and a Mooney who has been a regular specifically have written into the gathered for their annual fund rais- Georgia state representative. St. sidewalk counselor and office vol- bills the exclusion of abortion and ing dinner Sept. 24 at South Anselm College awarded her an unteer. Mary Daly was awarded euthanasia. Bend’s Century Center. Alveda honorary doctorate of laws. the Brother John Lavelle CSC At the conclusion of both King was the keynote speaker. She King realized she had to help scholarship in recognition of her events King led the participants in quickly got to the heart of her mes- people realize the truth about abor- efforts from high school onward, singing “This Little Light of sage: black genocide. tion. She participates in the Silent her service as president of Notre Mine.” She explained that the King said that while blacks are No More Campaign by sharing Dame Right to Life and her organ- Civil Rights songs are based on 13 percent of the population they about her abortions. King is a pas- izing ND Response, the student Scripture. For example “We Shall account for 37 percent of abortions. toral associate and director of group that opposed the honorary Overcome” derives from Rev. About one third of the abortions African American Outreach for degree to President Barack Obama. 12:11 “They overcame him by the Planned Parenthood performs are Priests for Life and Gospel of Life The next morning King was the blood of the Lamb and by the on black women. Planned Ministries — featured speaker at a breakfast word of their testimony,” and 1 Parenthood has located the majori- Mary Daly accepts Brother John www.priestsforlife.org. hosted by the Senior Men’s Club at John 4:18 “Perfect love casts out ty of its abortion facilities in minor- Lavelle, CSC, Scholarship Award at This year Saint Joseph County the Martin Luther King Center in fear.” ity neighborhoods claiming they the St. Joseph County Right to Right to Life’s Pillar of Life Award are serving the poor. However, the Life dinner. Daly initiated the for- went to Mary Reilly Hunt for her racist and eugenicist origins of long-term service for the organiza- Planned Parenthood belie that mation of Notre Dame Response, The Parishioners of Saint Matthew Cathedral the student group that opposed tion as well as Indiana and claim. One out of two black preg- National Right to Life. The support the clear and consistent teaching of the nancies ends in abortion and black the honorary degree presented to Annette M. Macknick Courage women are four times more likely President Barack Obama. Award was presented to Joan Judaeo-Christian Tradition regarding the sanctity of human life and the obligation of believers to defend the most vulnerable members of society.

“Cease to do evil, learn to do good:seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, speak out on behalf of the widow.” Isaiah 1.17 “You shall not practice abortion nor harm the infant...nor plot to deceive your neighbor. You shall hate no one. You will correct some, pray for others, and some you will love more than your own life.” Didache 2 (c.110 AD)

Rev. Michael Heintz Rev. Mr. Jacob Runyon Rev. André Léveillé, CSC Rev. Mr. Emilio Gizzi Mary Ann Retseck, Principal Rick and Nancy Becker, CCD Directors Lisa Marino, RCIA Director 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 4, 2009

EDITORIAL The role of the church in health care reform COMMENTARY mid all the discussions surrounding the health care reform effort Ain Washington, one issue that has surfaced among Catholics TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. regards the proper role of the church in the national debate over this Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, hot button topic. IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] Some Catholics believe that the church is not doing enough to pro- mote current reform measures that would make health care more affordable and accessible to lower income Americans. They voice the Your generosity surely helps reli- coordinator, pastors, parish priests criticism that we should be hearing more in the pulpit and seeing Religious gious address the many challenges and deacons are essential to the more in church bulletins or newspapers about calling or writing our they face as they age. Religious fund’s continued success. We are congressmen or senators to back reform. Other Catholics believe that Retirement Office today, as always, continue to make most grateful for all you do. You the church is not doing enough to stop current reform measures due grateful for support an impact on our society. Even as can surely rely on the prayers of especially to their abortion mandates and expanded abortion cover- they age, their commitment to the over 35,000 religious now over age Thank you for your diocesan ministry of their community, their 70 and the ever-increasing numbers age. They, too, voice the criticism that we should be hearing more in prayer and spiritual lives are vibrant of religious who will be retiring the pulpit and seeing more in church bulletins or newspapers about check for $143,636.98, which has been deposited in the Retirement testimonies to the faithfulness they very soon. May God bless you as stopping the current reform measures. Fund for Religious account. This promised so many years ago. Your only he can. brings your total diocesan contribu- commitment to them is a heartfelt Sister Janice Bader, CPPS tions for all of the years of the col- testimony to their faithfulness. Each Executive Director What’s the church to do? lection to $2,760,366.44. The religious, young and old, are grate- National Religious Retirement ful for your support. Well, the answer begins with the acknowledgment that the money has been recorded as part of Office Appeal XXII for 2009. Your support and the support of Washington, D.C. church is not primarily a political action committee, but rather a your Retirement Fund for Religious community of faith, hope and love that is focused on teaching the truth, promoting prayer and the sacraments and inspiring service to one another. The fact is that in regard to health care reform, the church does not have its own specific plan that it is pushing — nor Angels of God should it. Instead, the church proposes a series of principles that should serve to guide Catholics and other Americans of good will Angels are commonly repre- The whole life of the church BY FATHER DANIEL LEEUW in shaping their decisions regarding genuine health care reform. sented with wings to show the benefits from the mysterious and The reason for this is that the bishops of the church do not have speed with which they pass from powerful help of angels particular- any special competence to provide answers to every difficult social recall from my grade-school place to place. They are also ly in the Roman canon of the and political matter. Instead, they have been entrusted by God with days, sister teaching us about shown as small children to show Mass. In the Byzantine liturgy teaching the principles of the faith and of the natural law. In fact, Iangels. She said, “Whoever we their innocence and perpetual there is the “Cherubic Hymn” that according to the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, it is up are, wherever we are, each of us youth. They have harps, to indicate celebrates the memory of St. to lay men and women, especially those with knowledge or compe- has always a guardian angel at our their perpetual praise of God, and Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael tence in a particular area, to faithfully take those principles that are side. He sees everything we do, lilies, to symbolize their perfect and the Guardian Angels. Every taught by the church and to apply them conscientiously to some- therefore, we should be very care- purity. year on Oct. 2, the church cele- times very complex social and political matters. ful not to offend or hurt him. We Angels have been present since brates in its liturgy the feast of the For example, the church teaches that any reform measure must should ask him to intercede with creation and throughout the history Guardian Angels. respect the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity. Solidarity God for us, and we should pray to of salvation: They closed the From infancy to death human refers to a firm and persevering determination to achieve universal him often, especially in time of earthly paradise; protected Lot; life is surrounded by the watchful access to basic health care. Subsidiarity, on the other hand, refers temptation.” saved Hagar and her child; stayed care and intercession of angels. to the necessity of defending and promoting the freedom of indi- Every day in school we prayed Abraham’s hand; communicated Beside each believer stands an viduals, families, healthcare professionals and institutions, associa- the Guardian Angel Prayer as a the law by their ministry; led the angel as protector and shepherd tions and states to properly function and make health care deci- part of our Morning Prayer. I have people of God in the Old leading him to life. At the end of retained this in my adult prayer sions without unnecessary interference by the federal government. Testament of the Bible as well as earthly life, in the beautiful funeral life, and my guardian angel’s name the New Testament; they assisted liturgy, the last words of the priest While under the principle of solidarity we want to ensure basic is Daniel. the prophets; and finally the Angel before the coffin is carried to its health care to every person in the United States, we also want, Our guardian angels help us by Gabriel announced the birth of place of burial are: under the principle of subsidiarity, to do so in a way that does not praying for us, by protecting us Jesus. May the angels lead you into lead to a loss of free enterprise and initiative and to an inordinate from harm, and by inspiring us to From the Incarnation to the paradise; increase of bureaucratic agencies. Solidarity keeps us from an indi- do good. God has given them spe- Ascension, the life of the Word May the martyrs come to wel- vidualistic indifference to the plight of the poor and uninsured. cial care of us, watching over each incarnate is surrounded by the ado- come you Subsidiarity keeps us from a socialistic interference by the federal from birth to death. They put good ration and service of angels. Their And take you to the holy city, government in the health care arena. thoughts into our minds, moving song of praise at the birth of Christ The new and eternal Given our present climate of political polarization, it would seem our will to do what is good. They has not ceased resounding in the Jerusalem. that Democrats are especially focused on the principle of solidarity offer our prayers and good works church’s praise in the Mass — while Republicans are especially focused on the principle of sub- to God, and they pray for us, and “Glory to God in the highest!” sidiarity. It is the job of Catholics of either or no party, to speak up for help us in our work and needs. And at the end of time when Father Daniel Leeuw is the Catholic both these principles and not allow themselves to be co-opted by par- We recall the words of Psalm Christ returns, they will announce chaplain of the Veterans tisan approaches that marginalize certain principles of our faith. 90:11: “He has given his angels and serve at his judgment. Administration Medical Center. Even so, in applying the principles of solidarity and subsidiarity, charge over thee, to keep thee in there is room for legitimate disagreement and for varying all thy ways.” It was angels who approaches in advancing genuine health care reform. Each citizen kept Daniel safe in the lions’ den, will have to weigh various factors and make prudential judgments and the three young men in the about what best promotes the common good. However, some fiery furnace. issues — like taking the life of innocent human beings by abortion St. Augustine says, “Angel is the name of their office, not of Therese Lisieux — are beyond legitimate disagreement. They deal with intrinsic their nature. If you seek the name evils — evils which are always wrong and may never be advanced. of their nature, it is ‘spirit’; if you 1873-1897 Should a final health care bill include measures that advance the seek the name of their office, it is October 1 Crosiers killing of unborn children, then Catholics along with other reli- ‘angel’; from what they are, ‘spir- gious Americans will rightly oppose it. Should a more bi-partisan it’; from what they do, ‘angel.’” Left motherless at 4, she followed two older sisters into the bill emerge that is “abortion neutral” and attempts to properly With their whole beings the angels Carmelites, entering at 15 as Sister Therese of the Infant Jesus. Poor address — even if imperfectly — principles such as solidarity and are servants and messengers of health made her dream of missionary work impossible. In 1896 subsidiarity, then Catholics will be free to make up their own God. she contracted tuberculosis and died after months of suffering. minds whether passage of the bill would overall better promote the St. Matthew says, “They common good or not. always behold the face of my Posthumous publication of her autobiography, “The Story of a Soul,” father who is in heaven.” They are prompted popular devotion. The “Little Flower” is remembered for the “mighty ones who do his word, her “little way” of seeking perfection in the ordinary with a simple but Today’s Catholic editorial board is Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa Everett, Father hearkening to the voice of his total trust in God. Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. word.” OCTOBER 4, 2009 COMMENTARY 19 Christ wasn’t old or handicapped; CATEQUIZEM By Dominic Camplisson Often the lives of popes do not contain a lot of sensational material. how does he know what it’s like? Luckily for the Catequiz’em this pope had several intriguing adventures. ver the years giving hun- That’s disabled! 1.Despite the generalized persecution of the Christians,Callistus who died in the third dreds of seminars, retreats, Genesis says God created Oetc. throughout the U.S. humans in his image and likeness. SPIRITUALITY century was probably the first pope to be martyred since this original pope was killed and Canada, people have made the We’re a little less than the angels. a.Paul b.Peter c.Linus above statements, though, perhaps, When Christ offered to take a OF MATURING using different words. One hear- human nature, he took two steps 2.One odd story recounts how he was allowed to build a church (usually an illegal act) ing-impaired woman resentfully down creation’s hierarchy of ADULTS at the same site that other Romans wanted to build an inn because declared, “Christ had no handicaps beings. He didn’t take the nature a.there was already an inn within a block. SISTER ANGELITA FENKER at all. How does he know what it’s of an angel, but went below that b.the emperor believed any god was better than another bar. like?” Some maturing people say, level and chose to assume a c.the soil beneath the site subsided when any secular building “I wish Christ had ‘gotten old’ so human nature through which he’d would have simply by relinquish- was attempted. we could see how he handled bring the love of the Trinity to ing full use of your human nature. problems that come with getting earth. He knew that by so doing, Maybe you’d not get sick or old, older.” though limited, he’d rescue all 3.In a similar way to how we know about Gnostics and heretics,we know most about but the fact remains — you’d be Callistus from But, did you know — Christ humankind from destruction. severely limited beyond imagina- was the most handicapped-dis- Imagine that you loved nature tion simply by your choice to a.his enemies abled person who ever lived! and wanted to do something to assume the nature of an insect in b.his autobiography “I was a Roman pope” That’s right. Because he rescue it from the destruction of order to fulfill your mission. Also, c.DNA testing on his disinterred body assumed a human nature, all the today’s pollution. However, in you’d have to die as an insect, ter- qualities he had as God were order to do so you needed to take ribly or not. 4.That he had a rather humble beginning is clear;in fact,Callistus was most likely muted or couldn’t be manifested at two steps down in the order of cre- This seems like a far-fetched a.Irish b.a plebian c.a slave all. Talk about limitations. Sure, he ation. This means that you would comparison, yet it may help us worked some miracles, but he bypass being an animal and would understand just how really handi- 5.He started one of these which (not unlike today) rapidly failed wasn’t able to reveal his Godly need to assume the nature of an capped-disabled Christ was when abilities and qualities fully. “He insect. You may be a perfect a.a religion b.a bank c.a religious order was like us in all things but sin.” insect, but imagine the innumer- (Heb. 4:15) That’s handicapped! able handicaps-disabilities you FENKER, PAGE 20 6.He was accused of being immoral because he had jumped into the sea to commit sui- cide.But it seems more likely he was just a.trying to escape his pursuers b.taking a bath Bringing God to human experience c.looking for oysters The Epistle to the Hebrews it was said, enabled her to bear her magnificently extols the majesty of husband’s humiliation and her own 7.The next episode is just as strange;it was rumored that Callistus went to a syna- THE Jesus, the Son of God made flesh. decades of widowhood.) gogue and harangued the Jews.Some suggest a more rationale approach,that he Jesus, the Son of God, the Savior, Before their wedding, Karl and a.was trying to convert the Jews. SUNDAY links with us in the unbreakable Zita made formal, silent retreats. b.was attempting to recover some debts. bond of human nature. They made the retreats, they c.had a great singing voice and wanted to be a cantor. GOSPEL St. Mark’s Gospel furnishes the explained, because as husband and last reading. This passage, some- wife their chief responsibility MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION 8.A fascinating set of accusations against Callistus shows how moral theology was what but not exactly duplicated in would be to help each other attain developing at the time.He was accused of being a heretic because he the Gospel of Matthew, is one of heaven. This was paramount. It the most discussed sections of the came before governing the vast a.granted Communion to people who had repented and con- New Testament. empire. It even came before par- fessed serious sins. 27th Sunday in Intrigue lay behind the question enting. It came before everything. b.granted marriage rights to Muslims to marry many wives. Ordinary Time put to Jesus as to whether or not It was a view of marriage that c.said that anyone could say Mass, it was not a problem. divorce could be permitted. If many now would regard as exces- Mk 10:2-16 nothing else, taking a strong stand, sively religious, simply because 9.Modern Catholic teaching would not find this a problem because The Book of Genesis, source of one way or the other, could plunge our values, at least our cultural a.Muslims who marry Catholics can marry up to five wives. the first reading for this weekend, Jesus into a debate among Jewish values, have become so outra- b.people are returned to Communion by confession and absolu- includes stories of creation, and religious scholars. (Divorce in first geously irreligious. tion. century Judaism was no great The words of Jesus in this precisely of the creation of c.while Masses are often said by priests, it is not a strict rule. women. Sadly, the Creation boon to women. It was an unregu- weekend’s Gospel, as well as the lated, strictly personal action, by story from Genesis, tell us that Narratives of Genesis have 10.Another scandal by the standards of the day was that Callistus permitted marriage become such a battleground and husbands alone, and divorced marriage is a profoundly religious are so badly misunderstood that women simply were cast out onto reality, in which God must be first. between people rarely turn to them for per- the mercy of society.) It utilizes a great capacity of a.midnight and dawn. sonal insight into reality itself. Additionally, King Herod’s humans, to love, and also the abili- b.different classes, even slave with free. Yet, the Creation Narratives family was riddled with infidelity. ty to procreate. These are God’s c.people of different races. abound in great wisdom and To denounce divorce easily could gifts. Humans possess these gifts exceptional insight. For example, have been twisted to be a denunci- for a purpose. 11.One of his greatest critics was Tertullian.He eventually left the church to join these ation of the unforgiving Herod. The purpose is to join with this reading reveals that women, as heretics: well as men, are of divine creation, Instead, Jesus returned to the God, now and eternally, to bring revelation of God about human God to human life and experience. a.Montanists that women are men’s equals in b.Gnostics human dignity since they share the life. Marriage is a bond between a same nature. man and woman that reflects the c.Rosicrucians Even so, profound differences very life and reality of God. READINGS between genders pertain. This fact Sunday: Gn 2:18-24 Ps 128:1-6 Heb 12.Another issue (which does not have a modern remedy) was that Callistus permitted humbles neither gender. Instead, it Reflection 2:9-11 Mk 10:2-16 bishops proclaims the individuality of each Monday: Jon 1:1-2:1,11 (Ps) Jon a.to take part in pagan sacrifice to humor the emperors. person as real and physical, but it The Austrian emperor and Hungarian king, Karl, who saw his 2:2-5,8 Lk 10:25-37 b.to be chosen who were never baptized. also says that all humans are in the Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10 Ps 130:1-4, 7-8 c.to be selected who had been married more than once. one community of humanity. empire dismember and collapse in the First World War, and who died Lk 10:38-42 Genesis does not take procre- Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11 Ps 86:3- 13.Callistus spent a spell in a penal colony in this unhappy island: ation for granted. Procreation is a in exile, now has been beatified, God-given ability, and it requires recognized by the church not 6,9-10 Lk 11:1-4 a.Sardinia the closest of bonds between a because of his political prowess Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b Ps 1:1-4, 6 b.Ireland man and a woman. In this bond, if but because of his personal holi- Lk 11:5-13 c.Manhattanus truly worthy of humans and of ness. Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2 Ps 9:2-3, 6, Several years before coming to their sublime nature, love is the 8-9, 16 Lk:15-26 ANSWERS the throne, Karl had married an adhesive. So, procreation is the Saturday: Jl 4:12-21 Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, Italian princess, Zita. She too, 1b.2.b 3.a 4.c, 5.b.6.a.7.b, 8.a, 9.b, 10.b, 11.a, 12.c, 13.a product of human love. In this, 11-12 Lk 11:27-28 human procreation reflects God. throughout her long life, was a devoted Catholic. (Her deep faith, 20 COMMENTARY OCTOBER 4, 2009 An NFP-supportive community SCRIPTURE SEARCH What can be done to pave the way for get off the fence,” said Rich federal and state elected officials. Braun, CCL’s seminar coordinator. Furthermore, there are many an NFP-supportive practice in your Gospel for October 4, 2009 community? • Hit them in the pocketbook. physicians who are supportive of Emphasize how many patients NFP, but who also prescribe hor- Mark 10:2-16 • Recruit teachers and promote they could gain by supporting mones as a method of birth con- NFP. The more people who use NFP. “When I stopped prescribing, trol. Often, such physicians can Following is a word search based on the Gospel NFP, the more likely that some of I suddenly realized how many read an NFP chart and provide our students will be doctors. And patients I had who didn’t (use birth sound counsel to women. reading for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle the larger the patient base, the easi- control),” Kobbermann said. “The If you cannot find an NFP-only B: a lesson about the sacrament of marriage. The er it is for a doctor to choose not to support that they gave me was physician in your area, seek one words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. prescribe birth control. phenomenal. People specifically who fits this description. There are • Network with users of other switched to me because I wasn’t many instances in which these IS IT LAWFUL DIVORCE HIS WIFE NFP methods to create a presence prescribing anymore.” physicians eventually discontinued in the local community. MOSES HARDNESS HEARTS • Encourage your bishop. prescribing or recommending birth CREATION GOD MADE FEMALE • Evangelize your doctors. “If Bishops can make NFP a priority control, sterilization or abortion REASON MOTHER JOINED women and couples can be more at a diocesan level. Also, “There after seeing many patients who courageous about saying, ‘We use are thousands of Catholic docs out understand their fertility signs and HOUSE MARRIES ADULTERY NFP,’ there may be a doctor who is there,” said Vince Sacksteder of apply NFP. Prayer and subtle CHILDREN COME TO ME KINGDOM on the verge of conversion,” Dr. One More Soul. “We think that encouragement are common CHILD BLESSED HANDS Kathleen Kobbermann, M.D., said. direct contact with their bishop actions that can lead to conversion. “They can be a voice of hope and would turn most of them around.” plant a seed.” • Pray. MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN • Sponsor an open-minded doc- • Take political action. tor to attend CCL’s physicians’ Although the period for public seminar. comment on conscience protection JOCPGODMADEE Since 2002, more than a 100 is now closed, future opportunities LHOUSECROV I D doctors have learned not only the are likely to surface. As Dr. Brian method, but how to establish an Gosser said, “It takes good people Kathleen M.Basi, from “Family WNMCHNRE A SON NFP supportive practice. “We doing nothing to result in prob- Foundations,” Sept/Oct 2009, pro- know of a couple cases where the lems.” www.usa.gov/contact/elect- vided the answer to this week’s KJEEHOPMI JEX seminar did encourage people to ed.shtml offers links to contact question. YWT LO I OTOAOS RDOALTL I ENMS EEMMHANDSAOE Job revisited: Notes of an Orioles fan TSEEWEHGRNDN n Oct. 4, the Baltimore more games than anyone over a LSRFDRARDEGD Orioles will take the field quarter-century. Like Job, they UEU I OC I RBNNR Oat Camden Yards against enjoyed an ample share of the THE the Toronto Blue Jays and, win or world’s goods, and then lost it all DL I HCEVGTY I A lose, complete their 12th losing — or, better, threw it away by CATHOLIC season in a row — which, for los- abandoning the “Oriole Way,” ABH I SWI FESKH ing streaks, puts my beloved Birds cheating on the farm system, and DIFFERENCE in roughly the same category as lusting for the fleshpots of the free the 10th century papacy under the agent market (see “Davis, Glenn” GEORGE WEIGEL Ottonian emperors. It was not and “Belle, Albert”). always so; ample evidence for that As Mr. Gesker writes in his that this didn’t matter. He experi- admittedly counterintuitive claim Orioles Encyclopedia, “Looking that we can only come to know enced bodily discomfort, tiredness, is provided by a fine volume, “The back at the championship year of and honor universal truths by strip- FENKER hunger, thirst, utter fatigue from Orioles Encyclopedia,” compiled 1983 from the vantage point of ping ourselves of our particulari- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 his ministry (sleeping through a by Mike Gesker (who works for 2009, it’s startling to imagine the ties. Precisely the opposite is true, raging storm in an open boat), Catholic Relief Services) and pub- amount of money a bettor would as baseball demonstrates. No one sleepless nights, headaches and lished recently by the Johns have won if, while the champagne comes to know and love “base- he assumed a human nature. Christ heartbreaks from people not listen- Hopkins University Press. Books was still flowing in the Birds’ ball.” We come to know and love came to bring the love of the ing or responding to his love-mes- like “The Orioles Encyclopedia,” clubhouse, he proposed that the a particular team, composed of Trinity to earth, to bring us life in sage, rejections, denials, and even- and the love lavished on them by Orioles would not return to the particular players. Through them, abundance and eventually to take tually his murder. Don’t you think authors, editors and readers, make World Series before the Boston we come to love the game itself. us to share perfect humanity with these were handicaps-disabilities? an important theological point, to Red Sox (twice) and the Chicago That truth has applications in him in eternity. This was his love- He would never have suffered any which I shall avert in a moment. White Sox were crowned World the spiritual life. John Paul II was mission. He neither compromised of these had he not become one of First, permit a brief trip down Champions, and as two, yet-to-be- frequently criticized for being “too his commitment to the Father and us. As God’s Son these couldn’t memory lane. conceived expansion teams Polish,” usually by people who the Spirit, nor to us. This is why happen. His limitations of body, Hard as it may be to believe, (Florida Marlins and Arizona thought that cherishing a particular he accepted death — his determi- mind and spirit made Christ the after these last dozen years of futil- Diamondbacks), and the Cleveland place was an obstacle to embrac- nation never to give up his passion most handicapped-disabled person ity, the Baltimore Orioles were the Indians, would appear in two ing the complex worlds-within- to make God’s love known. This ever! Yet, he loved us through all most successful team in the major World Series ... You can bet the worlds of the universal church, inspired him through all human of these to death ... on a cross. leagues from the late 1950s fortune gained would have made much less the whole world of handicaps-disabilities to the final Nowhere does Scripture state through the early 1980s: more suc- Bill Gates look like a pauper.” humanity. Yet it was precisely his one of accepting death in his that Christ ever complained about cessful than the Yankees, Dodgers Beyond the superstars — the Polish experience that prepared human nature — something he the handicaps-disabilities of his or Cardinals; more successful than Bradys and T.O.’s and Mosses, the Karol Wojtyla to become a univer- never could experience as Son of human nature. His love was that anyone. They played in a rough- Manning brothers, Big Ben, and sally beloved embodiment of God. It was not an ordinary death great. In addition to not complain- hewn old ballpark, Memorial the occasional defensive wizard paternity to an astonishing variety either — as we know. His love for ing, he prepared a place for us to Stadium, the splinters from whose like Ed Reed, Brian Urlacher and of people. us fired him through all this. celebrate with him forever in the wooden benches will likely be Troy Polamalu — football is a We learn to know what is Whether or not Christ ever got perfection of our shared human found in the bottom of my coffin rather anonymous game. Baseball, abstract and universal through what old as we know aging today, isn’t nature. someday; they played for a “mid- by contrast, is strikingly personal. is concrete and particular. We learn important. He was considered What passionate, compassion- dle market” city that, truth to tell, The hard drive of my memory to love the big things through first older by the standards of his day ate love. was coming unglued even as the may need a good cleaning, but, in loving the little things. There is no where the average age for men So. Was Christ handicapped or Birds won six American League reading through Mr. Gesker’s path to a broad empathy and sym- was about 40. Whether or not he disabled? What do you think? titles and three World Series encyclopedia, I was amazed at the pathy that does not run through the lost some eyesight or hearing between 1966 and 1983; the fran- hundreds of names I fondly recog- person just in front of us. doesn’t matter. As man, these were Scripture: Find places in chise was always on the brink of nized, from Jerry Adair to George already significantly impaired. Did Scripture which illustrate Christ’s financial disaster. But the Orioles Zuverink. And therein, I suggest, he have arthritis, or similar ail- handicaps and disabilities. scouted wisely, built from within, lies the theological lesson for the George Weigel is a senior fellow of ments? He already had so many Reflection: Speak to Christ about traded shrewdly, emphasized day. the Ethics and Public Policy other aches and pains simply your limitations; pray to accept pitching and defense, and won Secular modernity teaches us Center in Washington, D.C. because he had a human nature, them and not complain. OCTOBER 4, 2009 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21

SAINT MARY’S STUDENTS TO HOST 5K FOR RILEY HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN The second annual Trot for Tots 5K will be on campus on Sunday, Oct. 11 and raises money for Riley Hospital for Children, a Children’s Miracle Network hospital in Indianapolis. Participants can run or walk the 5K, which will begin at 9 a.m. There will also be a half-mile Fun Run for kids at 10 a.m. Check-in and registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Angela Athletic Facility. Pre-registration fees are $20 for the 5K and $5 for the Fun Run. Pre-register by e-mailing [email protected] with name, T-shirt size, and whether Sports you’re interested in the 5K or Fun Run, and pay the pre-registration price at the race. ICCL Crusaders triumph over Panthers With the huge offensive line open- nice 18-yard rush and Ward found BY JOE KOZINSKI ing holes, Byrne touched the ball Oliver Page for a 20-yard recep- three times in the four play open- tion, again putting the team within SOUTH BEND — Big games are ing drive highlighted by a 15-yard scoring range. The next two plays made up of big plays and even run and a masterful 54-yard jaunt would be huge, Crusader lineman bigger players, the show down to paydirt. The points after kick Garrett Gutermuth came free and between the two unbeatens in the was good by the dominating kick- blindsided Ward knocking the ball Inter-City Catholic League (ICCL) er in the ICCL, Ryan Wobbe, mak- loose and the alert Anthony Rulli would embrace that philosophy ing the score 8-0 just minutes into pounced on it for the fumble and take it to a higher level. the game. recovery. No regular season game would The Panthers settled in and Only one word would describe mean so much as the mighty Holy with runs by Chris Lippert, Brian the next backbreaking play, Pierre. Cross/Christ the King Crusaders Mischler and passes by quarter- The Crusader star back took the would fight for the title against the back Alex Ward to receivers handoff from Monserez and with a PROVIDED BY THE CARDEGLES talented St. Anthony/St. Joseph/St. Denton Gillis and Eric Mossey huge block by Matt Madden, The Fort Wayne Cardegles from St. Jude and St. Charles are shown in the Pius Panthers, both looking to found themselves within striking weaved and dashed 62 yards into photo above. wear the coveted crown. distance. The yips hit the Panthers the endzone. Wobbe’s points after Nerves would hit early and again when an apparent first down kick was true making the score 16- often as the opening kickoff drew was called back on a procedure 0 with 2:25 left in the half. a flag, one of many that would lit- penalty and left them with a third The Panthers would not go ter the field, it seemed as though and long. This would prove costly away, a one-two punch of Lippert the hype and excitement of the day as the next Ward pass was plucked runs and two amazing catches by Cardegles make good and the concern for a coach lying out of the air by the Crusaders’ Gillis; a one-handed 25 yarder and in a local hospital weighed heavy Wobbe at the 19-yard line. a 20-yard stretching snatch bring- on the Panthers. Head Coach The Panther defense would dig ing the ball to rest at the Crusader progress in CYO cross Kevin Sandor was awaiting heart in and return the favor as Crusader two-yard line. Lippert bolted in surgery, and prayers are requested. quarterback Matt Monserez was with 35 seconds remaining to put Big players, there has been picked off by Lippert on a fourth the Panthers on the board. Norm country none bigger in the ICCL this sea- down attempt. Hezlep’s kick never had a chance, son as the versatile running back Starting at the 50, the Panthers BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN boys’ competition. for the Crusaders, Pierre Byrne. started to roll again. Mischler has a ICCL, PAGE 22 Karen Eckrich came in second overall and Gabrielle Acree third FORT WAYNE — In Catholic for the girls’ squad at the Youth League (CYO) cross coun- Huntington meet. On the boys’ try action, the Cardegles of St. side, Scotty Jauch finished sixth, CYO pits two middle of the pack teams Jude and St. Charles started their Tyler Johnson eighth and Kevin 2009 season with a bang running Wuest ninth. and high powered-offense were with two rushing touchdowns in several races to date. The Fort Wayne Lutheran BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN just too much for the “never-say- apiece from Jordan Bly and Kyle Coach Dan Kaufman reports Middle Schools recently hosted a die” Eagles. JAT’s scoring attack Hartzog. Jeremy Kalonji added a that his young team is making meet where the boys’ JV team FORT WAYNE — Week after was led by their dangerous duo of scoring run and Stephen Colligan good progress after the loss of 17 swept the top five spots led by week, Catholic Youth League hard-running Quinton Gardner converted all four PAT attempts. eighth graders from a year ago. At Malone, Bryson Tretter, Tom (CYO) football continues to pro- (80-yard touchdown run) and Later, Holy Cross slipped by St. the midway point, the boys’ team Lonsway, Anthony Lorenger and vide hard fought grid-iron clashes workhorse Nic Morken (163 yards Charles and finally, the St. John, has a record of 14-14 and the girls’ Zach Campbell. The girls’ were and Week 6 was no exception. on 12 carries with three touch- Fort Wayne Eagles won over a have compiled a 12-11 start. paced by Abby Brelage’s third Two middle of the pack teams downs) and their talented quarter- feisty Queen of Angels/Most At the Huntington Catholic place finish. The Cardegle varsity collided in the first matchup of the back Trey Casaburo (101 yards Precious Blood (QA/PB) team, 24- Invitational, the Cardegle girls runners finished second place day with the St. Joseph-St. rushing, 145 yards passing, one 18. The Eagles’ Tyrell Johnson and won both the varsity and JV com- overall in both the male and Elizabeth/St. Aloysius/St. Therese TD). For St. Jude, Gus Schrader Brandon Volmerding each scored petition. The boys’ varsity was female catergory. Eckrich won the (JAT) Knights downing the St. scored the lone touch. twice for the victors. After being second overall to Blackhawk girls’, while Obergfell checked in Jude Eagles, 36-8. Both teams are Next up, St. Vincent had their blanked the past two weeks, Coach Christian while the junior boys at the seventh position. Juach, now 3-3 on the season. way with St. John, New Haven. Jim Carroll explained, “It was a placed first. The Cardegles Wuest and Johnson earned the top The Knights’ stingy defense The Panthers remained undefeated step in the right direction.” claimed two top place finishers in spots once again for the boys. the JV races when Marie The Cardegle Invitational is Lothamer edged teammate Eden slated for Oct. 8 this season. Nitza by one second to win the girls’ and Blake Malone won the Listen for the people you love, live and local, KATEEN MORRIS REALTOR® during the Fall Sharathon! 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The Panthers adjustments we made were simply shadowed Byrne’s every move remembering to do the things we and the Crusaders had to answer do everyday in practice and then the length of the Maroon clad executing them on the field.” receivers. “We tried to take the things that The Crusaders countered with have happened in the last week safety Sam DeTrempe helping the with our coach and convert the corners cover the cousins, Gillis experience into a great effort,” and Mossey, and denying the duo explained interim coach Mike their first half successes. Carmella. “They were big and The Panthers put Byrne in a powerful and we let Pierre get box and shut down his big plays loose on two major plays.” giving them opportunities to let “Ward did a good job all day their potent offense throw the ball. finding Gillis and Mossey, but The answer for the Crusaders their safeties were there to disrupt was to pound the ball with run- our patterns in the second half,” ningback Quinn Imus. Every yard Carmella stated. “I was very proud was hard fought by the Panthers, of the way our kids competed, but as each play was run, precious they never gave up and played seconds ticked away. After both hard until the final horn.” teams changed possessions with In other action, the St. little advantage to either, it looked Matthew, St. Jude, Our Lady of as if the clock would be the Hungry Blazers tied the biggest adversary for the Panthers. Mishawaka Catholic Saints 16-16 After a fumble recovery with at Otolski Field. just 24 seconds remaining, the The Blazers were lead by Panthers, clinging to hope and Jonathon Wallisch’s interception down by two scores, saw their return for a score. Dominique chance for the championship slip Sanders added a 60-yard scoring away as Madden picked off a run as Tyran Ottbridge made good Ward offering sealing the deal 16- on two points after attempts. Joe 6 for the triumphant Crusaders. Kavanaugh and Dominic Ravotto “This win was big for our kids, each ran for touchdowns for they have worked hard and played Mishawaka Catholic and Alex hard,” commented Head Coach Schlemmer converted on both John Krzyzewski. “We made the points after tries to even the score. necessary defensive adjustments

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Reviewed by Kay Cozad looked to the future through grieving eyes and prayed for another and Today’s Catholic offers a review of the book of the along with so many others for the recovery of Laura Van let the story month choice “Mistaken Identity,” by Don and Susie Van Ryn, who lay severely injured in the hospital. The Van inspire your Ryn and Newell, Colleen and Whitney Cerak. Simon and Ryn family sat vigil around Laura’s bed as she underwent faith life. Schuster ISBN: 978-1-4391-5355-0 surgeries, therapies and more on her difficult road to “Mistaken Identity” is a true story based on two fami- recovery. Then five weeks after the tragic accident, the lies’ journey through grief and beyond. Covered extensive- truth revealed itself. ly in the local and national news media, this high-profile The raw emotions described throughout the story will accident, that claimed the lives of five victims, is well- bring tears to the eyes of even the most seasoned reader. known to area residents. The real life account of two Accounts of prayer support in the early days of the crisis young Christian women, Whitney Cerak and Laura Van with friends, family and students all lending comfort Ryn, students at Taylor University, who were victims in through their personal prayer and vigils sweep the pages. that fatal van-truck accident and mistaken for each other is And the faith that each family member claims is truly not only a factual record of the events that led to the dis- inspirational in the face of this unbelievable tragedy. covery of the mistaken identity but a heartfelt narrative of Interspersed throughout the chapters are entries from the trauma and hope that each family member experienced Susie Van Ryn’s prayer journal, Laura Van Ryn’s daily from beginning to end. blog, letters and comments exchanged and pertinent Questions What unfolds for the Van Ryn and Cerak families is Scripture verses. for discussion every parent’s worst nightmare — the death of their child. The faith that under girds the family members and The book begins with a description of how and when the friends certainly sustains them in this devastating life trau- • Carly, Whitney’s sister, asks herself on page 25 if Ceraks learned their daughter, Whitney, believed to be ma and for this reader is the most prominent thread woven she can still love God if her sister is dead. Have you fatally wounded in the accident, was still alive and in the in the story. The knee-weakening joy and gut wrenching ever experienced a time when you asked yourself that hospital in Indiana. The following chapters reveal a heartache exchanged between these families will give the same question? What was your answer? Explain. detailed and intimate look into each family member’s per- reader pause. • What is your belief in the afterlife? How do you ception of the events that led to the discovery that one Read “Mistaken Identity” to discover how these fami- think a trauma like their’s would affect your faith? young woman had been mistaken for another. lies coped with the grief and joy of these bizarre events • Have you experienced a loss in your life? How After burying their daughter Whitney, the Ceraks that brought one daughter back from the grave in exchange did it change you ?

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