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‘Prayer our strongest weapon BY DIANE FREEBY in fight for life’ WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 1,000 strong, they Page 3 came from all corners of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend. Most tossed sleeping bags onto buses and made their way to Washington, D.C., to show their support for the sanctity of human life. They joined a record-breaking crowd of about 400,000 New president people who descended upon Constitution Avenue, introduced participating in the 37th annual March for Life, held Jan. 22, the date marking the anniversary of the Brother John Paige to head Supreme Court decision making abortion legal in the U.S. Holy Cross College Today’s Catholic rode along on a bus that left Page 5 Thursday night from Saint Joseph’s High School in South Bend. Young people from Elkhart, Goshen and Warsaw also joined the pil- grimage. They included stu- dents from Catholic, public and Immigration home schools. Driving through the night, the group arrived in More photos are proposal the nation’s capital Friday available at morning, just in time for the www.diocesefwsb.org Indiana Catholic Conference Youth Rally and Mass for Life voices opposition at the Verizon Center. “That was incredible, to be part of such a huge Page 8 crowd of people all working and standing up for respect for life,” exclaimed Mark Wheeler, a home- schooled junior from St. John the Evangelist Parish in Goshen. He and others enjoyed the music, talks and rosary that were conducted before Mass. “Sometimes, Savor time where I live, I’m kind of the minority in terms of Catholics. When you’re in a huge stadium of some Tim Prister talks 20,000 Catholics, excited about it all, that was pretty from the sidelines incredible to me.” Saint Joseph’s High School junior Michael page 21 Shakour was also making his first trip to Washington DIANE FREEBY for the march. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, bishop of the diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, left, stands with “I see how horrible abortion is and I just want to retired Bishop John M. D’Arcy at the 37th annual March for Life, held Jan. 22 in Washington, D.C. MARCH, PAGE 24
of Amid cathedral rubble, YEAR our PRIESTS BY MARK WEBER Haitians celebrate funerals FATHER PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (CNS) — Amid might never be known. the rubble of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Archbishop Louis Kebreau of Cap- DREW CURRY the Assumption, Haitians celebrated the lives Haitien, president of the Haitian bishops’ of the archbishop and vicar general of Port- conference, celebrated the funeral Mass, and He started at the top. au-Prince, both of whom were killed in the Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Lafontant of Port- Father Andrew Cole Curry, country’s earthquake. au-Prince delivered the homily. Church officials — including some from Haiti President Rene Preval was among age 29, with the oils of the United States — joined ordinary Haitians those in attendance. ordination fresh on the Jan. 23 for the funerals of Archbishop Joseph New York Archbishop Timothy M. Serge Miot, who died when the impact of the Dolan, who represented the U.S. bishops at forehead, began his priestly career in the Jan. 12 quake hurled him from a balcony, and the Mass, read a message on behalf of midst of 8,000 souls at one of the largest Msgr. Charles Benoit, the vicar general Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George, U.S. whose body was pulled from the cathedral bishops’ conference president. Cardinal parishes in the diocese. debris. George’s message to the Haitians was con- Father Drew was no stranger at St. They were among more than 150,000 tained in a letter was addressed to Haitians killed in the magnitude 7 quake; YEAR OF, PAGE 5 U.N. officials have said the final death toll HAITI, PAGE 24 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 31, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the Episcopal ministry begins Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856
PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades with gratitude and joy
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Editorial Department PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, Elmer J. Danch, Bonnie Elberson, BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski and Deb Wagner t has been almost two weeks since my INTERN: Monica Eichman installation as Bishop of Fort Wayne-South IBend and what a wonderful two weeks it Business Department has been! BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice The week of my installation was filled with activity as my family and friends AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber arrived from Pennsylvania and other parts BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol of the United States and even abroad. I am [email protected] so grateful for the warm welcome and incredible hospitality extended to them by Advertising Sales you, the faithful of my new diocese. So Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) many of my friends and relatives have com- (260) 456-2824 mented on the friendliness of the people of DIANE FREEBY Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) Indiana. I am so deeply grateful for your Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Bishop John M. D’Arcy are shown with Deacon Andrew Budzinski, kindness to me and all my guests who came (574) 234-0687 left, Holy Cross Father Wilson Miscamble, and Holy Cross Father Richard Warner, director of Campus Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org for the installation. Speaking of my installation, it was truly Ministry at the University of Notre Dame, right, in a diocesan Mass for pro-life participants at St. Ann Church in Arlington, Va., on Jan. 23. Published weekly except the fourth a grace-filled event. Vespers at St. Matthew Sunday in June, second and fourth Cathedral on Jan. 12 and the Installation Constitution Avenue, past the U.S. Capitol, his family and friends. weeks in July and August, the first week Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate to the Supreme Court. It was a great joy for I flew back to Indiana after the Saturday of September and last week in Conception on Jan. 13 were both very beau- me to meet so many wonderful youth from Mass. I flew to South Bend, rather than Fort December by the Diocese of Fort tiful liturgies. I thank all who were involved our diocese — over 350 high school stu- Wayne, since I was scheduled for a Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun St., in these ceremonies and all who helped P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. dents from our four diocesan high schools Confirmation Mass on Sunday at Holy with my installation in any way: with the and from several of our parishes as well as Cross Parish. This was my first Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, liturgies, receptions, transportation and hos- IN, and additional mailing office. over 500 college students from the Confirmation ceremony in the diocese. pitality. I realize that dozens of people University of Notre Dame, Holy Cross Celebrating the sacrament of Confirmation POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: helped in the planning and organization of College, Saint Mary’s College and the was one of my favorite episcopal duties in Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort those days. To Bishop D’Arcy, Msgr. University of Saint Francis. I thank Fred Harrisburg. It was wonderful to begin this Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or e-mail: Schulte, Maureen Schott, the members of and Lisa Everett, John Sikorski, Margarita holy ministry in my new diocese on Jan. 24. [email protected]. the installation committee, and all who Rodriguez, Cindy Black, Megan I confirmed 31 young people from the assisted in various ways, from the bottom of Oberhausen, Brian MacMichael, our high parishes of Holy Cross and St. Stanislaus in MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort my heart, I say “thank you.” school pro-life moderators and faculty, our South Bend. The candidates were clearly Wayne, IN 46802.Telephone (260) After I bade farewell to my family and parish youth ministers and chaperones, all well-prepared to receive the gifts of the 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. friends, I was ready to begin my episcopal who helped organize and supervise our Holy Spirit. I thank the pastor, Father BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South ministry in this beautiful portion of the young people’s participation at the march. Michael Mathews, CSC; the parochial vicar, Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- Lord’s vineyard. It was truly a joy to cele- 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. We should have much hope for the future Father Bradley Metz, CSC; and all who brate my first Sunday Mass as bishop here as we witness the pro-life commitment of helped prepare the newly confirmed. I pray in St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend on our youth. Also, polls show that, for the that they, and all the young people Bishop News deadline is the Monday morning Jan. 17. That liturgy, the annual diocesan before publication date. Advertising first time in many years, a majority of D’Arcy and I will confirm this spring, will deadline is nine days before publica- pro-life Mass, was truly a celebration of the Americans identify themselves as “pro- joyfully and courageously bear witness to tion date. Gospel of Life. It was the beginning of a life.” We can only hope and pray that this Christ with the help of the Holy Spirit who week of events commemorating the infa- will lead to a greater respect in our nation strengthens them in Confirmation. LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- mous Roe v. Wade decision of the U.S. for the precious gift of human life, to an Finally, let us continue to pray for our comes original, signed letters about Supreme Court on Jan. 22, 1973. end to abortion, and to the reversal of the brothers and sisters in Haiti. Thank you for issues affecting church life. Although I was deeply impressed to see the great Roe v. Wade decision that has so grievously your generosity in the special collection this we cannot publish every letter we turnout from our diocese at the March for harmed the moral fabric of our beloved past weekend to support the Church’s relief receive, we strive to provide a balanced Life in Washington, D.C., this past week. I nation. When we feel down about the efforts in Haiti. The devastation from the representation of expressed opinions concelebrated the Vigil Mass for Life on and a variety of reflections on life in the prospects of ending abortion in our nation, earthquake on Jan. 12 has brought incredi- Jan. 21 in the Basilica of the National it is important to turn to the Lord in prayer, ble suffering and loss of life to that impov- church.We will choose letters for publi- Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. As I cation based on reader interest, timeli- trusting that, with God, nothing is impossi- erished nation. The Lord calls us to show processed with dozens of other bishops dur- ble. Prayer is also our greatest weapon in love and compassion to our suffering neigh- ness and fairness. Readers may agree or ing the opening procession, I was happy to disagree with the letter writers’ opin- the battle to defend life! bors. We do so through our prayers and our ions. Letters must not exceed 250 see and greet some of our seminarians, as On Saturday, Jan. 23, the day after the financial sacrifices. May God grant comfort words. All letters must be signed and well as college and high school students March for Life, it was a special joy for me to those who mourn the death of their loved include a phone number and address from our diocese who were in the congrega- to celebrate holy Mass for the participants ones, strength to those who are rebuilding for verification.We reserve the right to tion. from our diocese at St. Ann Church in and providing relief, and eternal peace to edit letters for legal and other concerns. The next day, Jan. 22, both Bishop Arlington, Va. I was very happy that a large those who have died! May Christ our Hope D’Arcy and I concelebrated the Youth Mass Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, number of Notre Dame students joined us be the refuge and strength for all our at the Verizon Center in downtown for this Mass prior to everyone’s return to Haitian brothers and sisters! P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Washington. There, among the 20,000 46856-1169; or e-mail: Indiana. It was a beautiful climax to our [email protected] young people in attendance, it was a joy to days in our nation’s capital. I was also very see so many high school and college youth happy that Bishop D’Arcy concelebrated You may find Bishop Rhoades occasional columns ISSN 0891-1533 from our diocese. Later we marched togeth- the Mass with me, prior to his trip home to or homilies at todayscatholicnews.org under USPS 403630 er from the rally on the mall, down Boston for a well-deserved vacation with the columnist section. JANUARY 31, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 Diocesan marchers gather for Mass in Virginia
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• Thursday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m. — Theology on Tap, Columbia Street West, 135 W. Columbia St., Fort Wayne. • Saturday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m. — Legacy Auction and Dinner ben- efitting St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Fort Wayne. • Sunday, Jan. 31, 10 p.m. — Mass for students at Siegfried Hall, University of Notre Dame. • Monday, Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m. — You Can Lend A Hand lunch- eon to benefit Catholic Schools, Hilton Garden Inn, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame. • Monday, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. — Mass for students at Morrissey Manor, University of Notre Dame. • Tuesday, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. — Mass and pastoral visit at Marian DIANE FREEBY High School, Mishawaka. The diocesan group from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend pose for a photo at St. Ann Church in • Wednesday, Feb. 3 — Meeting of the USCCB Subcommittee Arlington, Va. on the Catechism, Chicago, Ill. • Thursday, Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. — You Can Lend A Hand BY DIANE FREEBY development — from the tiniest world that does more to assist luncheon to benefit Catholic Schools, Marriott Hotel, Fort embryo in the mother’s womb to women who are contemplating Wayne. the very end of life for those who abortion, or women who have had • Friday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. — Mass and pastoral visit at Bishop ARLINGTON, Va. — “When you are terminally ill and approaching abortions, than the Catholic Luers High School, Fort Wayne. think about the forces of evil in the death. We believe that every Church. So we don’t condemn • Saturday, Feb. 6, 8 a.m. — Mass for Men’s Day of Prayer at culture of death that we need to human being has the right to life, them, but we love them and we St. Vincent de Paul Church, Fort Wayne. confront and challenge, our that every life is precious and holy help them to repent of this sin strongest weapon in this battle for ... the innate dignity of the human because abortion not only is the life is prayer.” person.” killing of innocent human life, it That was the resounding theme Bishop Rhoades acknowledged can also kill the soul of those who Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades shared how countercultural living the participate in it. So we can work to with members of the Diocese of faith can be at times. But because bring about their healing and rec- Fort Wayne-South Bend who so many today have bought into onciliation.” TAKING A STAND FOR LIFE packed St. Ann’s Church last the lies of the culture of death, Bishop Rhoades admitted it’s a Saturday morning in Arlington, Bishop Rhoades said, it’s impor- lot harder to love those who are Va. After participating in Friday’s tant to not only pray for life, but to proponents of the culture of death, March for Life in Washington, stand up for truth. but to look no farther than the D.C., many joined together to cel- “And the truth is,” continued example set by Jesus Christ ebrate the Eucharist before spend- Bishop Rhoades, “all human life is Himself, who asks us to love our ing a day of sightseeing and a precious gift from God. Now enemies. boarding buses for the overnight some leaders and pro-choice “We should pray for abortion- drive home. Catholic politicians will say, ‘Well, ists,” he said. “We should pray for Bishop Rhoades took time to that’s a matter of religious faith, those politicians who are pro- thank the individual schools and and you can’t impose your faith on choice. Because the power of groups who publicly stood up for other people.’ Well, it’s more than prayer can bring about their con- life. Evoking “Evangelium Vitae” religious faith. Through the use of version as well. To love them can (“The Gospel of Life”), by Pope right reason we know that human help bring about a change in their John Paul II, Bishop Rhoades life begins at conception. It’s a mind and in their heart. To be pro- reminded the young people how biological fact, an objective fact! life, we must always proclaim the necessary it is to offer great prayer It’s part of what we call the natural truth in charity.” to God for the causes of life. He law, so even people who don’t Bishop Rhoades encouraged exhorted them to continue at home share our Christian faith can come the young people to do that what they started in Washington, to the understanding that that little through their prayer and the way D.C. embryo in the mother’s womb is they relate with those who dis- “Sometimes we underestimate not part of the woman’s body. It’s agree with them. But he cautioned the power of prayer when it’s a human being separate from the them not to minimize the truth, over,” said Bishop Rhoades. mother and the father. And there- and never to downplay the truth “When you go home ... continue fore deserves our total respect. So about the evil of abortion. to pray for the cause of life. For all it’s a truth not only of faith, but it’s “I thank you again for your wit- those lives that are vulnerable and the truth of reason.” ness to life these past few days,” threatened by abortion, or by Bishop Rhoades said his motto, concluded Bishop Rhoades. “For physician assisted suicide, or by something all bishops are required your prayers for life. For your euthanasia or by embryonic stem- to choose for themselves upon marching for life. For enduring cell research ... all these threats to ordination, is “Truth in Charity.” some of the hardship of sleeping human life. He reminded the young people on the floor and going many hours “And also we pray for the peo- how they are called to love and on a bus, and for that sacrifice. ... ple in Haiti, and all the lives that not condemn women who have When we go back to Indiana, con- are still in danger today because of abortions and to reach out to them tinue to witness for life. In your TOM UEBBING lack of adequate medical care and with the love and mercy of Christ. schools, in your parishes, in your Holy Cross College students and friends bear witness at clean water and food,” he added. “And that’s something the communities, in your families ... “And that’s what’s so beautiful Catholic Church does,” Bishop to proclaim the truth with love the St. Joseph County Right to Life noontime rally in front about our Catholic Church. We Rhoades said. “I don’t know any and charity.” of the Federal Court House in South Bend on Jan. 22. stand up for life at every stage of organization or institution in the 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 31, 2010 Haiti Program staff recounts earthquake, refocuses priorities
BY SHANNON CHAPLA conies and rode the building capital city to attend the semian- least two floors. One of our staff from their bodies screaming in down as it pancaked to the nual partners meeting for the people had a double fracture to pain,” he said. “I saw children ground. They sustained only Neglected Tropical Disease his leg and some from our meet- wandering about who had per- NOTRE DAME — “I feel like I minor cuts and bruises. Initiative, along with some 25 ing were buried in the building haps just lost their parents, bodies have my second life,” said Holy “The building around us came Haitian colleagues. After the for a few days but were found stacked up four and five deep, Cross Father Thomas Streit, down and we were all thrown to meeting had concluded, the group unhurt. Everyone that was associ- and the churches were all gone ... founder of the University of the ground and we held on to lit- separated into different areas of ated with the meeting and our all of them ... places that mean so Notre Dame’s Haiti Program. erally nothing because we were the hotel compound. partnership has been accounted much to the nation’s people. That Father Streit was at a meeting on a tile floor,” explained Craig, “The Notre Dame people split for, except one, so we are praying was their source of hope. And in Port-au-Prince’s Hotel manager of the Haiti Program. into different groups and when for that individual.” yet, the people at night were Montana with Notre Dame col- “The building below us just col- the earthquake hit, we were all on “I remember seeing Father praying and singing. They were leagues Sarah Craig and Logan lapsed and we could feel it going different rooftop terraces,” said Tom right after,” said Anderson, holding hands as perhaps the only Anderson and postdoctoral stu- down each floor until we ended Father Streit, who had been the program’s financial manager. thing they could do without food dent Marie Denise Milord during up somewhere between the first standing below another terrace “He was the only person I could or water. They turned to God. the Jan. 12 earthquake, which and second floors with the rubble but managed to step out from see other than the three people “I came away with an experi- collapsed their hotel. All four beneath us.” underneath seconds before the who were on the terrace with me, ence I would not have wished were standing on open hotel bal- The four were in the nation’s collapse. “All of us went down at so that was a pretty big relief. We for,” Father Streit said, “but one made our way down and found that has shown me the strength our colleague who had broken his that we have in the human spirit leg. I was thinking this is some- and that spirit is so clearly sus- thing I see on TV, not something tained by our belief and our I experience. faith.” “Sarah (formerly an emer- Notre Dame’s Haiti Program, All Saints gency first responder) went right based in Léogâne about 30 kilo- into first-aid mode. I took off my meters west of Port-au-Prince, shirt and we started tearing it up has worked since 1993 in con- Religious Goods into strips. We found two sticks junction with Hôpital Sainte- First Communion and Confirmation Gifts and I helped hold (my col- Croix on a major initiative to league’s) leg while Sarah splinted eradicate lymphatic filariasis, a Books, Bibles, Crucifixes, Rosaries, WATCH FOR it.” debilitating mosquito-borne dis- Statues, Baptismal Gowns and Gifts our new second store After helping carry injured ease that affects some 120 mil- coming soon to people from the hotel and assist- lion people around the world and 3506 South Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne the north side at ing with first-aid, the four found manifests itself as elephantiasis. (across from South Side High School) a grassy spot to rest and spend For now, the program’s focus will † 8808 Coldwater the night, if not sleep. shift from public health to relief. (260) 456-9173 “I could hear people praying “Haiti needs our help now and chanting,” Anderson said, more than ever,” Craig said. “Our “and also the sounds of more program is a mainstay in the buildings coming down during community and we need to make 36th Annual March for Life the aftershocks. You could just sure we help where we can. After hear thousands of people scream- we help get the community set- SPONSORED BY ALLEN COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE ing. That will stay with me for tled, we can then address our awhile.” global health program.” The next day, U.N. troops “There’s a Haitian expression January 30, 2010 - Noon arrived at the hotel and the four ‘paz a pa’ (step-by-step),” Father walked with them to the U.N. Streit said. “We’ve been set back Scottish Rite Embassy, then to the American quite a bit, so we need prayers, Embassy where they spent anoth- financial support and involve- Keynote: Abby Johnson er night. Craig, Anderson and ment. The people of Haiti really Milord were flown home, while depend on their faith that has got- Father Streit remained behind to ten them through 200 years of former abortion facility director help his Haitian colleagues. All difficulty, so I would urge anyone now are back at Notre Dame. planning relief efforts not to for- NOW PRO-LIFE ADVOCATE For Father Streit, the “horrif- get this important element of ic” experience also was a testi- nourishment for the Haitian psy- With special guests: mony to the spirit of humanity. che and spirit ... that is faith.” US Congressman Mark Souder & State Representative Jackie Walorski “I saw people with limbs torn Abby Johnson STUDENT PRESENTATIONS FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2010 IPFW Campus at noon in the Ballroom - Walb University of St. Francis 7:00 pm
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BY DIANE FREEBY “Preserving Order Amid Chaos: and president of the Texas Catholic The Survival of Schools in Conference School Accreditation Uganda, 1971-1986”. Commission, and as a regional NOTRE DAME — Catholic iden- From 1999 to 2004, Brother associate of the National Catholic tity is at the “top of the table,” says Paige served at St. Edward’s Educational Association newly appointed Holy Cross University, Austin, Texas, as asso- Secondary Schools Department. College president, Holy Cross ciate professor and dean of the “We feel that Holy Cross College Brother John R. Paige. That, along School of Education, and as a has been truly blessed to find a new with drawing more students and member of the board of directors president of the caliber and experi- raising more money makes up the of the Southwest Educational ence of Brother John Paige,” says immediate agenda for Brother Development Laboratory (SEDL), chairman of the Holy Cross College Paige as he prepares to lead the the board of trustees of Stonehill Board of Trustees, Jerry Love. “He small liberal arts college founded College (Massachusetts), the board comes to us at a time of growth and in 1966. of governors of the Holy Cross progress on many fronts as well as Brother Paige was formally Institute, a commissioner-at-large many new challenges.” introduced at a press Jan. 20, on the liturgical feast day of founder of the Holy Cross Congregation, St. Michael the Archangel Blessed Basil Anthony Moreau, C.S.C. Brother Paige replaces DIANE FREEBY Church Building in Waterloo is Brother Richard Gilman, who Holy Cross Brother John R. Paige has been named the next president of CLOSED recently announced his retirement Holy Cross College at Notre Dame. Holy Cross Brother Richard Gilman, for restoration/renovation after 17 years of service. president, recently announced his retirement after 17 years. On Jan. 20, Because he is currently serving Brother Paige was introduced at a press conference on the Holy Cross Weekend Masses a six-year term at vicar general of College campus in the new Pfeil Center. will be held at the Congregation of Holy Cross in Ashley Community Center Rome, Brother Paige will remain Sixteen of them have matriculated “I’m just thrilled with the selec- 500 S. Gonser St., Ashley, Indiana in Italy until he is able to return to in some way at this college. tion of Brother John Paige as our Saturday: 6:00 pm Indiana to assume the presidency Sixteen of 46!” next president,” says Robert of Holy Cross College in January Brother Paige says Holy Cross Kloska, vice president for mission Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:30 am of 2011. College is able to contribute to advancement at Holy Cross Brother Paige has had a long many formative experiences. College, pointing out that Brother and highly accomplished career in “We give the same opportunity Paige has worked in many parts of education as a teacher, coach, ath- to all the men and women who are the world and knows most of the letic director, academic dean, prin- here at Holy Cross College. That’s 1,500-member Congregation of cipal, board member, president/ contributing to Catholic identity, Holy Cross by name. CEO and college professor, and is not only of the institution, but of Kloska notes, “He’s passionate frequently involved as a workshop the Congregation of Holy Cross about our Catholic and Holy Cross facilitator, speaker and consultant and of the Church in northern identity. He’s smart and articulate. on religious, educational and Indiana and wherever these young He’s experienced and highly edu- school governance and accredita- people go, back to their own cated. And he started his whole reli- tion issues. He has also served the homes to work and be part of a gious life right here at Holy Cross Spring Congregation of Holy Cross in the family.” College. Seriously, how could you United States as master of novices. Brother Paige, a native of find a more compelling leader?” Brother Paige says he is excited Albany, N.Y., and a member of the In his doctoral work, Brother about building on the strengths he Eastern Province of Brothers, Paige’s dissertation research already sees at Holy Cross earned a bachelor’s degree in focused on educational institution- BOOK SALE College, while also collaborating physics from the University of al development in Uganda, East with nearby Saint Mary’s College Notre Dame, a master’s degree in Africa, where he served as visiting and the University of Notre Dame. mathematics from Wesleyan professor of social science at the February 1–12 He also believes the school’s University, Middletown, Conn., a Philosophy Centre, Jinja, and Bookstore Hours: Catholic identity is its strength, cit- degree in applied theology from adjunct professor on the faculty of ing a current report on vocations in the Graduate Theological Union, education at Makerere University. M–F 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Indiana, he says, “Forty-six young Berkeley, Calif., and was awarded He also wrote a book about the men are trying to discern their the doctor of philosophy degree experiences of the Congregation of vocation to perhaps serve in reli- from the University of Maryland at Holy Cross educators during gious life of Holy Cross ... 46! College Park. Uganda’s brutal civil war,
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The seed was nourished by 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 31, 2010 tain the exact number of victims. Health reform effort He said it was still unclear how must continue, bishops’ many people had died and how many houses, churches or mosques pro-life chairman says have been burned. WASHINGTON (CNS) — With EWS RIEFS the fate of the current health reform N B Cruise line cuts use of bills in doubt, the next challenge is to convince members of Congress TEXAS CARDINAL ADDRESSES CROWD AT MARCH FOR LIFE priests aboard its ships not to abandon the health reform WASHINGTON (CNS) — effort entirely, Cardinal Daniel N. Celebrity Cruise Lines has cut the DiNardo of Galveston-Houston use of priests to give ministerial said Jan. 22. The cardinal said he service on board its ships to only was speaking both as chairman of major feasts. Previously, Celebrity the U.S. bishops’ Committee on had been one of a handful of cruise Pro-Life Activities and as head of companies to allow a priest to board an archdiocese that has “the highest any of its excursions. The change, number of uninsured in the coun- announced in December, took try.” “We need health reform,” he effect Jan. 4. The short notice left said in a briefing with Catholic some priests in dry-dock, as they media at the headquarters of the had purchased round-trip airline U.S. Conference of Catholic tickets to a port of call to board the Bishops in Washington. “We’re cruise ship and had no other busi- concerned that there may not be” ness in the port city. One priest said continued momentum in Congress Celebrity had not offered refunds. “to allow more people to be Celebrity’s decision also punches a insured,” he added. Cardinal sizable hole in the budget allocation DiNardo was speaking shortly of the Apostleship of the Sea to before the March for Life marking schedule priests to serve on ships. the 37th anniversary of the Father Sinclair Oubre, a priest of Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade deci- the Diocese of Beaumont, Texas, sion legalizing abortion. The day who heads the U.S. Apostleship of before, House Speaker Nancy the Sea, said the cruise ship min- Pelosi said there were not enough istry began in 2004 after Catholic votes in the House to pass the CNS PHOTO/LESLIE E. KOSSOFF-NORDBY passengers complained about men Senate-approved version of health Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, chairman of the U.S. bishops' who presented themselves as reform legislation. Cardinal priests able to celebrate Mass but DiNardo noted that the bishops had Committee on Pro-Life Activities, addresses the crowd, along with other bishops, during were not in good standing with the never endorsed a particular health the annual March for Life rally on the National Mall in Washington Jan. 22. It was the church. “The bishops’ conference reform bill but have instead “cited asked us to organize a cruise-ship our preoccupations” with existing 37th March for Life marking the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legal- priest program. Our mission was to legislation — a role he said they ized abortion. Bishop John M. D'Arcy stands to the right of the podium. He delivered the communicate with the cruise line,” would continue to play as the Father Oubre said. “We would sup- debate moves forward. opening prayer and asked all to pray a Hail Mary. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades stands second ply Catholic priests in good stand- from the left. ing with competent authority to the Poll: More Americans, cruise lines.” Lisa Webster, a cus- tomer service representative, said in Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, Goave, Hanashiro said. Some ter.” Lewy said that despite the especially young people, a Jan. 12 memo to CNS that “out of who was named archbishop of New 500,000 people who lost their Jewish biblical view that all respect for our guests of all reli- Orleans last June. The appointment homes are living in makeshift humanity is one and despite cen- say abortion wrong gious faiths,” priests, Protestant was announced in Washington Jan. camps around the Haitian capital, turies of authoritative biblical ministers and rabbis would be fur- NEW HAVEN, Conn. (CNS) — A 26 by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, he said. “There are specific high- commentary demonstrating nished only for “the major high poll commissioned by the Knights apostolic nuncio to the United risk groups that need assistance, respect for other religions, some holy holidays of each respective of Columbus and released Jan. 21 States. Bishop Vasquez has been an including pregnant women, peo- Orthodox Jews continue to be faith.” said that a majority of Americans auxiliary for Galveston-Houston ple with chronic illnesses, chil- reluctant to enter into dialogue called abortion “morally wrong.” since 2001. dren who have been orphaned, with Christians. Americans in all age groups made and people who were injured and Woman rescued from that judgment in the poll, conduct- who, because of trauma and com- ed by Marist College. The Knights Caritas official: Agencies plications, have had to have limbs Nigerian archbishop says cathedral rubble seven paid the greatest attention in an amputated,” Hanashiro said. announcement of the poll results must gear up to help violence more political days after Haitian quake to the “millennial” age group, Haitians in long term than religious MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Caritas those ages 18-29, because they Israeli ambassador urges search and rescue teams miracu- LIMA, Peru (CNS) — Nearly two VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A were intentionally oversampled in lously found and pulled a 69-year- weeks after the Haitian earth- Jews to dialogue with Nigerian archbishop said the cause the survey. Of the 2,243 old woman from the rubble of the quake, Catholic aid agencies must of recent violence between Americans polled, 1,006 of them Catholics badly damaged Cathedral of Our gear up to provide longer-term Muslims and Christians in the were millennial. And 58 percent Lady of the Assumption, where food, housing and healthcare VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For African country was more ethnic of the millennials called abortion she had been clinging to life for assistance to people who lost their the good of the world and for the and political than religious. More morally wrong. More than 60 per- seven days. Anna Zizi was pulled homes and possessions. But even Jewish community itself, Jews than 200 people were believed dead cent of seniors ages 65 and up out by expert teams from Mexico the massive amount of aid pouring should be willing to engage in dia- after clashes in mid-January in the called abortion morally wrong, as and South Africa who worked for into the country is dwarfed by the logue and joint projects with central Nigerian city of Jos, where did 60 percent of those from two hours to extract her. Caritas overwhelming needs of people Catholics, said the Israeli ambas- similar riots in 2008 killed about Generation X (ages 30-44) and 51 officials said she suffered injuries who lost their homes, families, sador to the Holy See. “Catholics 300. Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama percent of baby boomers (ages 45- to her hips and possibly a broken jobs and possessions in the Jan. 12 have reached out a hand to us. It of Jos said the origin of the current 64). By comparison, 19 percent of leg, but “was not critically quake, said Hector Hanashiro, makes no sense not to take it, at conflicts, like those of 2008, was a all those polled — and 20 percent injured.” Zizi told her rescuers, “I Caritas emergency coordinator for least if we don’t want to mortgage struggle for political control of the of the millennials — said abortion love you,” upon being pulled from Latin America and the Caribbean. our future with constant animosity city between the Hausa people, was “morally acceptable.” the rubble Jan. 19. Mexican rescue “There is still a great lack of assis- with the Catholic world,” who are predominantly Muslim, worker Gabriel Romero Vega said tance,” Hanashiro told Catholic Ambassador Mordechay Lewy and the indigenous residents, who trained dogs “signaled that some- Pope names Galveston- News Service in an e-mail inter- wrote in an article for the are mostly Christians. Media one was alive in the collapsed view. “There are not enough dona- February issue of the Italian reports describing the violence as a Houston auxiliary bishop building” and that Zizi had been tions for the 3 million people who Jewish newspaper, Pagine religious clash between Muslims singing to draw the attention of have been affected and more than Ebraiche. The ambassador’s arti- and Christians were inaccurate, to head Austin Diocese others. “It was a gigantic sur- 200,000 injured survivors of the cle also was printed in the Jan. 20 Archbishop Kaigama told the prise,” Romero told Catholic WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope earthquake. About 2 million peo- edition of L’Osservatore Romano, Vatican missionary news agency News Service upon returning Benedict XVI has appointed ple were affected in Port-au- the Vatican newspaper. He said the Fides. The archbishop said he met home Jan. 20 to Cancun. “It’s Auxiliary Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Prince, and 1 million more in first 2,000 years of Catholic- Jan. 20 with several Christian and something that I consider to be a Galveston-Houston, 52, to be bish- other cities, including Jacmel, Jewish relations do not bear Muslim leaders to clarify the situa- miracle. op of Austin, Texas, succeeding Gressier, Carrefour and Petit- repeating; “we both deserve bet- tion, assess the damage and ascer- JANUARY 31, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7
Missionary Sisters, and Dr. Barry Topping off at Angola Sargent, both of whom are part of church construction on the ministry formation team of Faith on Fire based in Phoenix, Jan. 29 Ariz. ANGOLA — It is a tradition when The cost for the three-session ROUND THE IOCESE retreat is $45 per person. For those the last steel beam is erected in a A D commercial building project that a who bring a family member or topping out ceremony be held. friend, the price is discounted to The parishioners of St. Anthony of $30 per person. Padua Parish believe it is only CONFIRMATION CELEBRATED AT HOLY CROSS PARISH Registration required by Feb. 3. appropriate that such a ceremony For more information about the be conducted when the 20 foot by program or to register contact 11 foot aluminum cross is lifted Director Sue Wilhelm at (260) 356- into place atop their new church 0628, ext. 128, or building at 700 W. Maumee St., [email protected]. Angola, on Friday, Jan. 29. Marilyn Karpinski, organizer Adult faith formation at of the event, says, “The cost to erect the cross on the weekend Most Precious Blood was prohibitive so we are holding Parish the ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Hopefully this will allow FORT WAYNE — The diocesan working members of the commu- Office of Catechesis is sponsoring nity to join us during their lunch a four-week session facilitated by hour.” Melissa Wheeler on Thursday The cross was custom designed evenings from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 18 by Design Collaborative to com- and 25; March 4 and 18, at Most plement the new church being Precious Blood Parish in Fort built by Michael Kinder and Sons, Wayne. General Contractors. ProFab fab- Wheeler will explore Pope ricated the cross and it will be Benedict XVI’s encyclical erected by Smith Erectors. “Caritas in Veritate” and the Just Father Fred Pasche and the Neighbor program, and will give members of St. Anthony of Padua examples of action plans to fight Parish invite all members of the poverty in the diocese. community to join them for this There is no cost to participants; moment in Angola history. however registration is required: online at www.diocesefwsb.org/OC under Lindenwood offers Adult Education; call Janice Hermitage Day Martin at (260) 399-1411; or via email at [email protected] DONALDSON — Registration is fwsb.org now being taken for “A Time of DIANE FREEBY Pope Benedict XVI’s encycli- Silence, A Time of Solace, A Time cal can be downloaded from the of Hermitage,” a retreat to be held During Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ first Confirmation ceremony as bishop of the Diocese Web, or ordered through the Thursday, Feb. 11, at 9 a.m. to 5 of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Holy Cross Father Michael Matthews, pastor of Holy Cross Cathedral Bookstore by calling p.m. There will be a history of the (260) 422-4611: Kara, Ext. 3356; hermitage in the Christian faith, and St. Stanislaus Parishes in South Bend, left, looks on as Bishop Rhoades confirms Holy Ruth, Ext. 3357; or Pat, Ext. 3358. opportunities to experience Cross parishioner, Colin O’Blenis, with sponsor Lynn Kachmarik. The encyclical is not a require- silence and solitude, and to ment to attend this session. process the experience of silence, as well as opportunities for private spiritual direction. Program facili- no comprehensive legislation has Division president Kyle Also available from OSV The Jesters of the tator is Sister Nancy Raboin, a sis- been passed to correct the current Hamilton said the Catholic tradi- Curriculum (formerly Harcourt University of Saint Francis ter of the Poor Handmaids of immigration system. Presently tion has always revolved around Religion) is a four-page brochure Jesus Christ, who received her over 11 million undocumented helping those in need. titled “How Can I Help? to perform original work training as a spiritual guide persons are living and working in “The poorest country in the Disasters: A Catholic Response” FORT WAYNE — The Jesters, a through the Siena Retreat Center the United States. Western Hemisphere is suffering, and other Haiti-related resources. troupe of 35 actors and artists with in Racine, Wis. The program fee is The bishops are asking mem- and we are called to respond,” he Parishes may order as many of special needs ranging in ages from $40 and includes a simple lunch bers of Congress to support immi- said in a Jan. 18 statement. the free bulk envelopes as needed 8 to 34, will perform “DaisyJack” and private bedroom to serve as gration reform legislation that will “We’ve been touched by the for Haiti special collections by on Saturday, March 6, at 6 p.m. hermitage space. This program is keep families together, adopt strong faith of the Haitian people, going to the OSV Web site and Sunday, March 7, at 3 p.m. at sponsored by Lindenwood and the smart and humane enforcement seen on CNN and other newscasts, (www.osvoffertory.com) or by con- the university’s North Campus Moon Tree Community. policies and ensure that immi- praying for help and assistance,” tacting a sales representative at Auditorium, 2702 Spring St. Registration deadline is Feb. 4. grants without legal status register Hamilton continued. “They need (800) 348-2886. The prayer card Tickets are available for $10. For information or to register, with the government and begin a our prayers as well as our finan- and OSV newsweekly special sec- “DaisyJack” is an original contact Lindenwood at (574) 935- path toward citizenship. cial support.” tion are also available through the story about everyday men and 1763 or e-mail For information regarding the In addition to the offer of free same sources. The OSV Curriculum women searching for the place [email protected] postcard campaign, visit www.jus- envelopes, Our Sunday Visitor resources are available at where they belong. In this multi- or visit www.lindenwood.org. ticeforimmigrants.org. Publishing has given free advertis- www.osvcurriculum.com/haiti/haiti media family-oriented production, ing space to aid agencies in the .html. Daisy and Jack are fallen stars Our Lady of Victory Our Sunday Visitor Jan. 31 issue. who don’t remember who they The company also is offering at Victory Noll Center hosts are. Guided by the magical Missionary Sisters offering free envelopes nominal cost two other products to pre-Lenten retreat Menehunes, they travel through support immigration for Haiti collections spread the word about the need for emotional landscapes, hide from relief — a prayer card and a four- HUNTINGTON — As preparation the Evil Queens and encounter the HUNTINGTON — A Catholic change with postcards page flier to educate parishioners for Lent, Victory Noll Center pres- Super Heroes as they try to find publishing company is receiving about the situation Haiti is facing. ents a three-session retreat, Call to their way home. Daisy and Jack HUNTINGTON — Our Lady of an overwhelming response to its The flier is the four-page center Holiness, to be held Feb. 9-11, watch through their “windows” as Victory Missionary Sisters, also offer of free bulk envelopes for spread of the Jan. 31 Our Sunday exploring the baptismal call to the story unfolds through drama, known as Victory Noll Sisters, of parish collections for earthquake Visitor. prayer, discernment of gifts and rhythm, music, dance and visual Huntington, announced their par- relief efforts in Haiti. The envelopes, prayer cards service. arts. ticipation in the postcard cam- Nearly 100,000 of the specially and flier can be used in special The sessions will be from 6:30-9 For information about the per- paign sponsored by the U.S. printed envelopes were ordered mailings, inserts in offering enve- p.m. each evening at Victory Noll formances or the Jesters, or to Catholic Bishops for legislative from Our Sunday Visitor’s lope packets, church or school Center, located at 1900 W. Park Dr. attend a rehearsal or practice, call immigration reform. Although Offertory Solutions Division in bulletins, or as take-home items Presenters are Sister Ginger the School of Creative Arts at this issue has been addressed in less than two days after the offer from church, school or religious Downey of Our Lady of Victory (260) 399-7700, ext. 8001. Congress every year since 2006, was publicized Jan. 18. education classes. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 31, 2010 Indiana Catholic Conference opposes state immigration proposal INDIANAPOLIS — The Glenn Tebbe, Indiana Catholic tion attorney for Lewis & Kappes Bills must pass committee by American Dream: a good job, a Conference executive director, law firm, stressed a need for Friday, Jan. 29. safe place to live for family, and who testified in opposition to the comprehensive immigration All bills must pass their house the belief that if one works hard bill before the Senate panel said, INDIANA reform, but that it must be of origin by midnight Feb. 3, to enough, economic prosperity. “Immigration is first and fore- addressed at the federal level. move to “cross over” to the sec- This dream and the 1980s eco- most a humanitarian concern and CATHOLIC Franciscan Father Thomas ond house. nomic boom inspired a wave of a moral issue. Immigration is not Fox, who serves as a Hispanic Mexican immigrants to journey a new phenomenon. The majority CONFERENCE ministry assistant in the to the United States. of us in the room, including Archdiocese of Indianapolis, also Immigrants in Indiana: Unlike the immigrants who myself, descended from immi- BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER was present at the hearing to tes- landed at Ellis Island, the federal grant families. tify in opposition to Senate Bill Facts at a glance government was unprepared to “In Indiana we are experienc- 213, as were, John Livengood, a Immigrants make up 4.2 per- respond to the influx of Mexican ing many of the human conse- local and state law enforcement lobbyist for the Indiana cent of Indiana’s total population. immigrants creating the federal quences of a federal immigration officers become immigration offi- Restaurant Association, and a While the margin of Latino immigration quagmire of today. system that is both broken and cials would invite racial profiling representative from Indiana voters in Indiana may seem small According to Father Steve inadequate,” said Tebbe. “Here, by law enforcement. University’s Department of at 1.3 percent (or 36,000), their Gibson, pastor of St. Mary Parish as throughout the nation, many “This too is happening already Sociology, but time constraints number was greater than the mar- in East Chicago in the Gary immigrant families are separated. in some communities,” said prevented them from testifying. gin of victory by which the 2008 Diocese, a parish with a large A lost job or a traffic arrest can Tebbe. “We are witnessing an Representatives from the Presidential election was won in Hispanic community, the pathway contribute to frustration, alcohol increase in profiling by some Indiana Federation for the state (28,391 votes). to legal citizenship can common- abuse and other social evils — local law enforcement officers. Immigration Reform and More than 35 percent of immi- ly take more than a decade to and expulsion,” he said. Law abiding persons are being Enforcement (IFIRE) and the grants in Indiana are naturalized attain, and for many, there is no “Undocumented immigrants pulled over and being taken to American Legion testified in sup- U.S. citizens who are eligible to clear or legal way to gain entry are non-citizens and are aliens in jail because of looking Hispanic. port of the bill claiming that the vote. into the United States. the legal sense, but they are not The economic and emotional legislation would help law Immigrants in Indiana paid an These same immigrant fami- aliens within our human family; effect on the family when this enforcement catch criminals and estimated $2.3 billion in federal, lies, the parents who are undocu- they are our brothers and sisters. happens is significant and unnec- protect against terrorism. Yet, state, and local taxes in 2007. mented and the children who are “Because of its harmful impact essary, as well as the offense recent terrorist threats have not The purchasing power of American citizens, will suffer if a on human life and human dignity, against the human dignity of the been perpetrated by the Latino Indiana’s Latinos totaled $6.8 bil- state proposal aimed at tighten- the Church has stated that the sta- person.” immigrant community. lion and Asians totaled $3.1 bil- ing-up immigration enforcement tus quo is immoral. We are insis- In addition to the moral and “If this bill passes, there is no lion in 2008. becomes law — a proposal the tent in calling for comprehensive practical concerns of the Church doubt that the consequences Source: Immigration Policy Indiana Catholic Conference reform of the U.S. immigration raised by Tebbe, others testified would be disastrous for people in Center: American Immigration opposes. system,” Tebbe said. in opposition to the bill included this region and for the economy Council www.immigrationpoli- Senate Bill 213, authored by “Unauthorized presence in the David Sklar, Jewish Community of northwest Indiana,” said Father cy.org Sen. Mike Delph, R-Carmel, U.S. is usually a violation of Relations Council, who also Gibson. “The same compassion increases penalties for driving civil, not criminal law,” said raised concerns of an increase in we are showing to the victims of without a driver’s license or falsi- Tebbe. “This legislation creates racial profiling. Kathy Williams, tragedies throughout the world is fying identification, and encour- criminal penalties for many representing social services the same compassion we should The Church position on ages local law enforcement offi- things that are incident to daily organizations, raised concerns show to our immigrants who live immigration reform cials to arrest individuals suspect- life: driving a car to work, renting about an increase in human suf- around us.” ed of being undocumented. an apartment or using public fering. Ed Roberts, representing Senate Bill 213 was reassigned The Catholic Church does not The Senate Pensions and institutions that are designed to the Indiana Manufacturers to the Senate Appropriations support illegal immigration. The Labor Committee unanimously protect and promote the common Association, voiced the potential Committee and will undergo Church respects the right of passed Senate Bill 213 after good.” problems it could cause employ- another hearing to consider the nations to control its borders, and hours of testimony by those who Tebbe told the panel that the ers. Angela Adams, an immigra- fiscal impact of the legislation. the legitimate need for the state support and oppose the bill. provision in SB 213 to encourage to have reasonable requirements for citizenship and its privileges. 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PROVIDED BY THE MCMAHON FAMILY PROVIDED BY THE FREEBY FAMILY The McMahon family is shown in this photo shot in Rome. From left are Kevin, Michael, The Freeby children, bottom row, from left, Rosie, T.J. and Jeanie with the family dog, Megan, Tim and Amy. Skipper, and top row, Peter, Mary and Chris, pose for this Chirstmas photo. McMahons finds support in Room for everyone at Saint Marian’s family atmosphere Joseph’s High School
BY JUDY BRADFORD years ago. position for the football team. “I wanted things to stay the same for BY JUDY BRADFORD “I make sure we have everything we them as much as possible, and I was afraid I need when we go out to the practice field, SOUTH BEND — When you’re a single would have to pull them out and send them SOUTH BEND — Chris Freeby, 16, is a and I make sure we have everything when parent raising four children, you need all the to public schools, but it all worked out.’’ young man filled with vigor and hope. we come in,’’ says Chris, of his job as stu- support you can get from the school they Then when her ex-husband Scott was He serves as a student manager for his dent manager for the Indians football team. attend. killed in a tragic auto accident in June of high school football team, volunteers at “Plus, I make sure Coach Downey Amy McMahon has found that type of 2008, the Knights In Need program helped local libraries and raises money for people behaves himself on the sidelines,’’ he chuck- environment in Marian High School, for her pay for school tuition. with disabilities. les. four children: Michael, Kevin, Megan and At the time, Kevin was on Marian’s A lot of the credit for his success and Other teachers have challenged and Tim. baseball team, which had won its sectional self-confidence this past year can be attrib- worked with him in various subjects — “It’s such a family atmosphere,’’ says and was looking forward to the Class 3-A uted to his decision to attend Saint Joseph’s even the subjects in which he struggles. McMahon. “It’s a closeness that you can state championship game. The accident hap- High School. Teachers there challenge him Currently, he’s on the diploma track and his really feel.’’ pened on a Tuesday night. It was an emo- and are eager to work with students who favorite subject is computer applications. Michael, 21, a 2007 Marian graduate, is tional decision, but Kevin decided to travel happen to have a disability. Special computer devices help him com- now a junior at the University of Notre to Indianapolis and play in the big game the Chris has cerebral palsy, but it certainly plete all his assignments, and some teachers Dame majoring in math. following weekend. hasn’t set him back much. are anxious to use them. Kevin, 20, graduated from Marian in “Marian’s baseball team was so good to “There are so many proactive things in Chris’ older brother, Peter, also attends 2008. He’s a sophomore at Purdue us, so supportive through the tragedy,’’ says education that the staff at Saint Joseph’s has Saint Joseph’s High School, currently a jun- University, majoring in elementary educa- McMahon. “The viewing was on Sunday, been able to show us,’’ says Chuck Freeby, ior. All the younger Freeby children — tion. too, which was Father’s Day and we Chris’ father, who is sports director at Mary, 13, twins Jeanie and Rosie, both 12, Megan, 18, is currently a senior at thought, ‘Who’s going to come to a viewing WHME-TV. “They let us know early on that and T.J., 8 — also plan to attend Saint Marian and Tim, 14, is an eighth grader at on Father’s Day?’ But so many people from they could meet our needs.’’ Joseph’s. St. Matthew School who looks forward to Marian were there. It was amazing.’’ Like many other students with disabili- The school will provide a way for all six attending Marian this fall. McMahon says the initial decision to ties, Chris requires an Individualized of the Freeby children to attend and be suc- Megan says she has especially benefited send Michael, her firstborn to Marian High Education Program, or IEP, which gives cessful, says Diane Freeby, their mom and a from the annual day-long retreats that School was made because he wanted to go parents, teachers and others who know him freelance writer for Today’s Catholic. Marian holds, on school days, for all grades there, and because it was so accessible on well the opportunity to work together to When Chris was born with cerebral at the nearby St. Francis convent. the south side of South Bend. “He wanted help him plan his education. palsy, she was warned by other parents that “Upperclassmen give talks, and there are the spirituality, and he really took the leader- But Chris already got a jump on that many teachers in the public schools might spiritual activities. You learn to practice ship on that decision.’’ years ago by meeting Kevin Downey, who try to avoid teaching a special-needs student your faith and not be ashamed of it, and His experience was so good, that each sib- is in charge of all the IEP’s at the high who has been mainstreamed. there are opportunities for Confession,’’ says ling has followed not so much for conven- school in his capacity as learning strategies “But at Saint Joseph’s, we’ve not had Megan. ience, but for what Marian has offered the teacher. that problem at all. There is the desire here She also enjoys the smaller classes where family through the years. Acting as an usher, Downey is also head varsity football for Chris to succeed. What’s awesome, is she can get to know everyone and establish server or proclaimer of the word during Mass coach, and was conducting the summer that it’s a high-powered prep school, but it closer, longer-lasting relationships. has also given each child opportunities to football camp that Chris attended while in makes sure that all who want to go, can Teachers are open to questions and stu- serve and lead. fourth grade at Corpus Christi School. go.’’ dent opinions, creating an environment that “In this day and age, kids need all the “Football camp was a good experience “Plus, there is such a spiritual presence, fosters mutual respect. They keep their help they can get,” says McMahon. “I know for me,” says Chris. “I was around the older with the priests,” continues Diane. “There classrooms under control but “they are lov- there are really good kids and good teachers kids, I felt accepted, I met my best friend are actually kids who ask for Confession. ing and caring and nice,’’ says McMahon. in public high school, but I wanted my chil- there and other friends too.’’ That says a lot about the theology depart- She has tapped financial aid to help pay dren to have the opportunity to attend Mass, Chris also developed skills that helped ment — that they care about the kids.’’ for her childrens’ educations, a resource that and get involved in campus ministry.’’ him slide easily into the student manager proved invaluable when she got divorced 10 10 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JANUARY 31, 2010 The potential of Catholic education and the Hispanic population
and women who struggled with renewal opportunities for our Schools Corporation presently Adalbert’s within the diocese. Our DR. MARK MYERS language barriers, transition chal- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South enrolls 3,111 Hispanic students, task will be to optimize facility use lenges and large families in very Bend. The statistics show the very while our Catholic schools have and look for revenue streams to difficult economic times. The early future of our American Catholic enrolled 65 Hispanic children this fund growth in our schools. Our Our Catholic School immigrant families had little or faith depends on our ability to academic year. And in the commu- immediate challenge is to find Heritage nothing materially; however, they reach out to our Catholic immi- nity of Goshen, public schools ways to fill empty seats; in some sent their children to the parish grants at the local level. According show Hispanic enrollments of cases, we may even look at open- The Holy Father observed schools with little more than their to a recent national study pub- 1,844 students, while our Catholic ing schools that were closed in the recently that since America enjoys great faith. The immigrant parents lished by the Alliance for Catholic schools show an enrollment of 44 diocese. During our Catholic so much wealth today, every likely could not have ever imag- Education of Notre Dame, 70 per- Hispanic children. Other commu- Schools Week of 2010, let us Catholic child should be provided ined how God would answer their cent of all American Catholics nities within the diocese have simi- resolve to launch important spiritu- a Catholic education. Historically, prayers. In little more than two today under the age of 35 are lar Latino populations and al initiatives that will enrich our when the immigrants came to this short generations, as a result of Hispanic; however, Latino Catholic school enrollments. schools and help secure our faith country and what is now geo- their Catholic education, strong Catholic children from these fami- The Notre Dame, Alliance for for generations. Early Catholic graphically the Diocese of Fort faith, parental values and skills lies occupy only about 3 percent of Catholic Education Task Force immigrants demonstrated by Wayne-South Bend, they brought acquired in the early parochial seats in Catholic schools nation- calls American Catholics to action. example that our investments in Catholics committed to the reli- schools by the religious serving as wide. Catholics residing in the diocesan schools would ultimately gious life with them; those early teachers, immigrants not only Southwestern United States will be yield exponential benefits enjoyed priests of the pioneers rapidly built helped lay the groundwork to cre- Diocesan data on required to erect new schools in today by our nation, our parish churches for the Irish, Italians, ate the greatest economy ever order to accommodate growing communities and our diocese. Belgians, Poles, Germans and oth- known in the history of mankind, Hispanic enrollments Hispanic populations; we do not ers from the eastern and western but perhaps more significantly, need to build new structures. Our hemispheres who came to America Our diocesan enrollments mir- You can help they supported the growth of the ror these data very closely. Indiana buildings are old but safe, func- in order to acquire social and eco- Please call and arrange to visit early immigrant Church faithfully Department of Education (IDOE) tional and very clean. We know by nomic justice, religious freedom, your Catholic schools during Feb. and generously with their refined data show 3,795 Hispanic children experience and statistical data, we better health, education and securi- 1-6, and ask how your school gifts through Christ. are enrolled in Fort Wayne can strengthen overall Catholic ty for their families. Notably, the community can reach out to our schools, while 142 Catholic identity and educational quality priests and religious built the Hispanic school children, many of Challenges and Hispanic students are enrolled in when we act to grow enrollments school buildings prior to construct- which attend religious education our diocesan Fort Wayne school in order to meet the needs of local ing the churches. opportunities activities at the church. buildings. The IDOE reports we Catholic Hispanic children. Today, Catholics of the Diocese Please continue to make contri- have enrolled 273 Hispanic chil- St. Adalbert School in South of Fort Wayne-South Bend share a During Catholic Schools Week butions of your time, treasure and dren in Catholic schools in South Bend is identified as having a stu- Catholic identity deeply enriched, of 2010, our schools and faith are talents; your principal can talk to Bend, while the local South Bend dent population of 72 percent framed and grounded by those facing a different time, different you about how we can make your Community School data show an Hispanic while earning the rating early devoted great Catholic men challenges and new spiritual school stronger for all. enrollment of 3,293 Hispanic stu- of “exemplary” by the Indiana Finally, please pray for us dur- dents. The Elkhart Community Department of Education. We hope to explore more options like St. ing Catholic Schools Week, Feb. 1-6, as we act now to make new Make Holy Family, Your Family efforts to share Christ and our schools more broadly with the Holy Family School is unique in future stewards of our church, our St. Jude Catholic School diocese and our faith. its mission to teach as Jesus St. Jude Catholic School is committed to helping our students did, teaching and modeling develop their spiritual, academic, and social potential Citations for success as lifelong learners. University of Notre Dame: gospel values... Call About Our Open House, Alliance for Catholic Education: •Providing challenging curriculum in grades K-8. “To Nurture a Soul of a Nation: Latino Families, Catholic School, •Dedicated, creative teachers licensed and fully degreed. Kindergarten Night or and Educational Opportunity,” 2009. •An environment that encourages respect, and understanding for all. to Schedule a Visit Indiana Department of •Providing students with a foundation of spiritual well-being and Education, www.doe.in.gov. 2010. All-day Kindergarten thru Grade 8 Special thanks to Joyce education that is essential in the preparation of a well-adjusted Gifted Opportunities Program Baranowski for tabulating the data well-educated Christian adult. on Hispanic enrollments. Elective Courses, Including Spanish •We encourage active parental involvement. Mentoring & Aftercare Programs •After school Latch Key Services. Resource Support & Counseling •Preschool for ages 4 - 5. Holy Family School • 56407 Mayflower Rd. • South Bend Dr.Mark D Myers is the superintend- 289-7375 19657 Hildebrnd St. • South Bend, IN 46614 ent for Catholic Schools, Diocese 574-291-3820 • www.stjudeschool.net of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Join us for our Open House on SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2010 from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM Every Child is a Child of Honor at Holy Cross School Visit with St. Monica School families that, like you, Preschool to 8th Grade Strong Community Involvement Where Faith and Knowledge Meet live in Granger, Mishawaka, Osceola, South Bend Faith Based Curriculum Before and After Care Available and Michigan. The whole family is welcome. Student Faculty Ratio18/1 Extracurricular Activities See you there! Holy Cross School We are proud of our school. It offers: 1020 Wilber Street • South Bend 46628 • (574) 234-3422 Enriching faith-based programs and celebrations • High academic standards at an affordable price or pre-K to 8th grade. www.holycrosscrusaders.org • After School Care • Art Room • Science Lab • Computer Lab • Library • Performing Arts & Music • Great Gym Facility OPEN HOUSE JANUARY 31, 2010 • 12:00 to 2:00 pm 223 West Grove Street, Mishawaka Bring this ad for a chance to win FREE Registration! 574-255-0709 www.stmonicamish.org JANUARY 31, 2010 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 11 Most Precious Blood School Preschool - Eighth Grade Most Precious Blood School offers: •Full Day Preschool Options for 3 and 4 Year Olds •Television Production Studio and Program •Full Day Kindergarten •Before and After School Care •On Site Bowling Alley •Homemade Hot Lunches •Financial Assistance 1529 Barthold Street, Pre-School and Kindergarten NOW REGISTERING Fort Wayne Registration for Grades 1 - 8 begins March 1, 2010 St. Joseph School Call 424-4832 for more information or to schedule a tour 301 West Houston Street • Garrett (260) 357-5137 www.preciousblood.org Open House & Registration for grades Pre-K-6 Sunday, February 7, 2010 (11:00 AM - 1:30 PM)
St. John the Baptist School Value The Difference. NEW HAVEN Pre-K through Grade 8 OPEN HOUSE: February 28, 2010 Preschool & Kindergarten 10:30 am - 12:00 pm OPEN HOUSE Open Enrollment: April 2010 It is St. John’s Mission to teach our students to be Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Life-long learners, to be Christ-centered in achieving academic success. 9:00 am - 11:00 am 204 Rufus Street - New Haven, IN 46774 260-749-9903 www.StJohnRaiders.org ~Now offering Full & Half Day Preschool and Kindergarten programs ~Students earn consistently high ISTEP scores ~Accredited by North Central Association and the State of Indiana 1114 ~Comprehensive curriculum including Art, Band, Algebra, and foreign South language in middle school Main St. ~Strong Catholic Identity focus on Faith, Family, and Service Elkhart ~All kids play in our sports program - no “cutting” ~Students may participate in our spring Variety Show ~Before & After Care Program, Hot Lunch ~Easily accessible to downtown and I-69 ~Now accepting registrations for Preschool 3 &4 year olds, Pre-School - 6 tuition aid available Kindergarten - 8th Grade Call 574-293-8451 for an 260-483-8214 ~ 1600 West State Blvd., Fort Wayne appointment to visit our school! QueenofAngelsSchool.com
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To respect, to nurture, to teach³ our children, our faith, our future. 12 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JANUARY 31, 2010 Making Bishop Luers the right choice
other students. He placed first, big reasons I chose Luers,” he BY MARY KINDER earning a scholarship for his explains. “I enjoy the small class- freshman year. Since then Sean es and the one-on-one time with FORT WAYNE — For many has had to find other ways to help the teachers.” teenagers, the decision of where offset the cost of his education, The ability to practice his faith to go to high school isn’t theirs to including working in the school at school was also a deciding fac- make. They simply go to the lunchroom. tor, something Sean takes advan- school in their neighborhood. Or, Soft-spoken and humble, the tage of as a peer minister. He’s their parents make the decision of busy junior juggles a multitude of part of a group who works private or parochial school for extracurricular activities with his throughout the year to host them. But at Bishop Luers High school work. He is on the cross Knights of Faith, a weekend School, it’s not hard to find stu- country and track teams. He vol- retreat designed to help students dents who have gone out of their unteers as a peer tutor before and strengthen their faith. way to attend the Fort Wayne after school. He’s also vice presi- While he does have to work Catholic school. One of those dent of the National Honor hard to remain at Bishop Luers, students is Sean Society and a member of Luers’ Sean believes it is all worthwhile, Driscoll. Academic Super Bowl team. In “Bishop Luers is a family and I Sean became addition to all of this, Sean holds am challenged here everyday.” interested in a job outside of school. Bishop Luers celebrated its Bishop Luers It’s likely Sean would succeed 50h anniversary last year. While while attending at any school, but he chose often recognized for its sports St. Therese Bishop Luers. He cites many rea- programs, Bishop Luers is equal- School. sons, including the school’s small ly famous for its fierce school However, tuition class size and the closeness of its spirit, performing arts programs for the high SEAN DRISCOLL students. Bishop Luers also chal- and academics. With 537 students school would be lenges Sean academically, some- MARY KINDER currently enrolled, the students a hardship for thing he does not believe he Sisters Zoe and Athena Derloshon decided Bishop Luers was right for are very close. The smaller size his family. So, Sean took a place- would experience at a public high them. Athena, who transferred from the public school system, says, “I offers students a variety of oppor- ment exam while in middle school. like how everyone is so close here. The transition was easy and I got to tunities to become involved in school, along with dozens of “Academics was one of the know everyone in my class. It’s like a giant family here.” extra curricular activities they may be excluded from at larger schools. Monica Zwick, director of public relations for the school, St. Joseph explains, “At Bishop Luers, stu- dents don’t have to be the best to Hessen Cassel become involved in an activity. They have multiple opportunities School and become very well-rounded •••••••• students, which is something more and more colleges are look- HOME ing for on applications.” Athena and Zoe Derloshon are of the both involved in Luers activities. The sisters each decided on their own to attend Bishop Luers, although their paths were very different. Zoe, a sophomore, chose Luers right away, coming to the school as a freshman. She keeps busy as a member of the school’s soccer and volleyball teams. Squires Athena transferred from South Side High School to Luers halfway through her junior year. Zoe believes her happiness at Luers helped convince her older sister to switch to the school dur- ing her junior year. Now a senior, Athena smiles and says her sister didn’t really influence her deci- sion. Athena, a cheerleader, says her MIGHTY decision to transfer came down to, “lots of little reasons.” She “SQUIRES” cites her faith, saying, “I like that we have the opportunity to do St. Joseph Hessen Cassel things such as Reconciliation Please come visit us while we open the doors to our school. We are proud of our right at school.” Opening the Doors of achievements, both as a school and a Parish, and it shows! She also points out the social Success for Tomorrow aspect of Bishop Luers, “I like Corpus Christi School offers challenging academics, competitive tuition, an After School how everyone is so close here. Care Program as well as three year-old preschool. Pre-school teacher Peggy Foldenauer will Grades Pre-K through 8 The transition was easy and I got be among the teachers and staff on hand to answer your questions at the Open House. to know everyone in my class. 11521 Old U.S. 27 South It’s like a giant family here.” Students take part in Drama Club, Art Club and Quiz Bowl. Our Athletic programs such Zoe is quick to agree, saying, as Girls and Boys Basketball, Girls and Boys Soccer, Football, Softball and Track (which Fort Wayne “I think students treat each other starts at the fourth grade level) are more ways to help you raise healthy, happy children. For more information, call nicer here, because we see each We invite you to come to our Open House, take a look around, and see what we have to other all the time and are so close Mrs. Louise Schultheis to one another.” offer. Or call our office any time to schedule a tour. We look forward to meeting you! Although the decision was dif- PRINCIPAL ferent for each student, Sean, 639-3580 Athena and Zoe all believe Bishop Luers is the right choice for them. JANUARY 31, 2010 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 13 Bishop Dwenger worth the drive school in Bryan, but it only BY MARY KINDER offered classes through the eighth grade. As freshman year FORT WAYNE — Most high approached, both she and Wirth school students dread the sound began to think more and more of of the alarm clock every morn- continuing their Catholic educa- ing, and for three Bishop tion, but didn’t know where to Dwenger students, that alarm go. So the girls, along with their comes earlier than most. parents, began to explore options, Sophomores Erin Cinadr, Alec which eventually led them to Lee and Tricia Wirth all wake up Bishop Dwenger. The more they between 4:30 and 5 a.m. to pre- looked into the school, the more pare for the long drive they face the two families decided it was each morning from their homes the right choice for them. in Bryan, Ohio, to Fort Wayne’s Bishop Dwenger opened its Bishop Dwenger High School, doors in 1963 as Fort Wayne’s nearly 50 miles away. northside Catholic high school. So what drew the three to There are currently 1,068 stu- Bishop Dwenger, a school so far dents enrolled in the preparatory from home? Erin Cinadr explains Educating hearts and minds in the Holy Cross tradition since 1854 all three went to a Catholic grade DWENGER, PAGE 14 St. Joseph Grade School Celebrates Catholic Schools Week
How does St. Joe make Dividends for Life?
Children are educated Consistent excellence in the teachings of the in state standardized Catholic Church and in testing. embracing a -- Catholic way of life. Strong programs in -- music, visual arts, A qualified, caring, and computers, foreign committed languages, physical faculty and staff. education, and PHOTO BY MARY KINDER -- new resources. Alec Lee, Erin Cinadr and Tricia Wirth drive each day from Bryan, Ohio, to A core curriculum that far -- attend Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne. exceeds state standards. Excellence, character, -- and sportsmanship 147 Years of Continuous Catholic Education in Noble County After-school care program. on the athletic field.
St. Mary Catholic School St. Joseph School ~ Preschool thru Grade 8 ~ 232 N. Main St., P.O. Box 109. Avilla, IN K-8 Open House Phone: 260-897-3481 -- Fax: 260-897-3706 Sunday, January 31 E-mail: [email protected] 11:00am-1:30pm Making a difference with Mrs. Kathy Garlitz - Principal -- a quality Catholic Education 216 N. Hill Street Gospel Values Piano Lab South Bend, IN 46617 Caring Environment Computer Lab 574-234-0451 Dedicated Teachers Media Center www.stjosephgradeschool.com Small Class Sizes 94.4% Passing ISTEP+ ~ OPEN HOUSE ~ “Children Growing in Wisdom and Grace” Find out more about the Catholic Schools Sunday January 31, 2010 of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend 9:00 am – 12:00 noon visit Breakfast Buffet Since 1863 www.diocesefwsb.org 9:00 am – 11:00 am Under Her Care 14 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JANUARY 31, 2010 them an environment where they be a part of the school. That soon Dwenger community. Wirth time, doing homework or listening can get involved and make good changed. He explains, “After I laughs, saying teachers are often to music in the car, although they choices.” spent some time here I realized just as surprised. “It’s fun to see all admit to getting some extra DWENGER Lee wasn’t exactly on board how much nicer it was than going their reaction,” she says, “Teachers sleep on the way in. They have CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 with the idea of attending a school to a public high school. I was want to make sure we enjoy being formed an easy friendship and outside of his hometown. His par- accepted here whether I wanted to here, saying things like, ‘you’ve seem comfortable around one ents made the decision for him, be or not. It’s like a big family.” come all this way.’” Lee also likes another, although Lee, who serves school. Liz Delaney, communica- especially after they heard other All three say that other students the teachers and believes they are as the comedian of the group, says tions associate for Bishop kids from Bryan would be attend- are certainly surprised to hear they really interested in seeing all the he’s definitely the “odd man out.” Dwenger, says the school’s atten- ing Bishop Dwenger. He says that travel over an hour each way to students succeed. Aside from the atmosphere at dance is on the rise. “The students at first he didn’t want to make the attend school, but they were easily Cinadr, Lee and Wirth all try to Bishop Dwenger, the three cited here are amazing. The school gives commute and really didn’t want to welcomed into the tight-knit make good use of their commute the opportunity to practice their
St. Matthew Cathedral School 1015 East Dayton Street • South Bend • 289-4535 Saint Therese School Every Child Wins •Christ-centered Catholic School •Grades Pre-K - 8 •Small Class Sizes •Challenging Academic Environment •Active Music, Performing Arts and Athletic Programs •State Accredited - Exemplary Ranking OPEN HOUSE Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 6-7 pm 2222 Lower Huntington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819 Phone 260-747-2343 • www.stthereseschoolfw.org “Through the love of Jesus Christ, we will be faithful, productive, and responsible citizens.” Saint Joseph Catholic School A Ministry of Saint Rose Parish “ St. Matthew School strives to recognize and develop the Family in Christ” uniqueness of each student and endeavors to prepare •FAITH each one to meet future challenges. •KNOWLEDGE • Highest academic standards • Diverse student population •DISCIPLINE • Jr. High Quiz Bowl • Band and Music Competitions •MORALS • Special Education • Speech Therapy •Christ-centered Catholic education • Special Needs Teacher •High academic standards and expectations •Family atmosphere with caring staff •Strong parental involvement Saint Joseph School teaches Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, to ensure a life-long formation of faith. •GRADES K-8 209 Mulberry Street - Monroeville 46773 - (260) 623-3447
Carolyn Kirkendall, Principal JANUARY 24, 2010 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 15 faith at school as a main reason for Wirth explains that choosing to choosing Dwenger. Cinadr seems go to Bishop Dwenger takes a “big ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC SCHOOL to speak for the group when she commitment” for them and their says, “We’re getting a better edu- parents who do all the driving, but Enroll today for the 2010-2011 school year! cation plus we can grow stronger she believes it’s the right choice in our faith here.” for everyone involved. Cinadr and Pre-K - Grade 8 Wirth is the youngest of her Lee quickly agree, describing their 14607 Bluffton Road • Yoder, Indiana • 260-622-7151 family so she will be the only one school as a great family — one attending Bishop Dwenger, but they are very happy to be a part of, All are welcome in our school family! both Lee and Cinadr have younger even if it means waking up extra siblings who may soon join them. early every day.
St.Thomas the Apostle Our Lady of Hungary School Catholic School Sharpening minds. Igniting hearts. • Kindergarten through Grade 8 EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH GRADE 8 • Formation for Spiritual Growth •Formation for Life Long Learning • All Day Kindergarten • After School Program • Sports Programs • Full Day Early Childhood Developmental Program for 3 & 4 Year Olds
1331 North Main Street, Elkhart (574) 264-4855 • All Day Kindergarten (8 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.)• Strong Academic Program e-mail: st. [email protected] Open house • A Variety of Boys and Girls Athletics and Extra-curricular Activities Sunday •Affordable Tuition •After School Care Available • Affordable Tuition January 24, 2010 12:30 - 2:00 We are now accepting For prospective students registrations for the 735 West Calvert Street and their families Catholic Schools Week 2010-2011 school year South Bend • 289-3272 January 31 -February 6, 2010 and we welcome your Inquire from 10 AM - 2 PM inquiries.
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Christ the King School offers: Emphasis on Faith, Catholic Fine Arts and Athletic Programs tradition and Service Fully Incorporated Technology Challenging academic environment conducive to learning Half Day Pre-Kindergarten Parent Volunteer Opportunities All Day or Half Day Kindergarten Caring & Dedicated Teachers and After School Care Program • Kindergarten - 8th Grade Staff • Community Service Focused • State Accredited • Academic Excellence Catholic Schools Week • Rooted in Gospel Values Open House Our Mission is to enable all children Sunday, January 31, 2010 to live their Catholic faith and to 11:30 am to 1:30 pm achieve academic success. 52473 State Route 933 South Bend, IN 46637 1720 E. Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, IN 2008 National (574)272-3922 260-489-3537 Blue Ribbon www.christthekingonline.org www.saintv.org/school 16 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK JANUARY 31, 2010 Daycare initiative grows area parishes and schools
BY KAY COZAD Latino and other families with the opportunity to place their children in quality Catholic day- s the Hispanic population care that would in turn feed into a continues to grow in the Catholic school education. AU.S., statistics reveal that Applications would be made 70 percent of American Catholics available to the daycare students under age 35 are Latino. as they approach kindergarten. Currently however, only 3 per- “We can catechize the young cent of these children hold seats and get them into the schools,” within the Catholic school system Myers said, adding, “It’s a great nationwide. opportunity to reestablish the As awareness of these statis- inner city parish as a place where tics rises within the Diocese of the immigrant can find ministry Fort Wayne-South Bend, a new and hope.” initiative has begun that will These daycares, that would address the need to invite young offer a clean, wholesome place Latino families to utilize the for children to learn and play, exemplary education that is staffed by qualified licensed offered by area Catholic schools. teachers and aids, would not only Dr. Mark Myers, superintend- assist young families who have ent of Catholic Schools for the both parents in the workforce, but Diocese of Fort Wayne-South might attract these families back Bend, reports that a daycare ini- into the parishes as well. tiative in specific inner city areas Clem Wroblewski, principal of of the diocese would provide Our Lady of Hungary School in
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Extending the knowledge of the Catholic Faith promotes academic success and nutures lifelong learning and productive citizens. N Preschool - 8th Grade N Religious and Family Oriented Atmosphere N Challenging Academic Environment N ICCL Sports Involvement N State Accreditation NLicensed Teaching Staff N Computer Labs/Classroom Computers/Internet Access N Spanish Classes Grades K through 8 N Fine Arts Programs N Part Time Counselor N Above Average ISTEP Scores NAfter School Program 612 North Center Street * Plymouth * 574-936-4329 www.saintmichaelschool.org
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week Come see why we are a “School of Choice” rooted in Faith, Academics, Service & Community Join Us For Our Open House Sunday, January 31, 2010 Strong academics • Extracurricular Activities •Athletics Before & after school care • Tuition assistance Welcoming environment for all faiths Early registration for Pre-K - Grade 8 and introducing Pre-K for age 3 for 2010-2011 school year.
St. Anthony de Padua Catholic School 2310 E. Jefferson Blvd. Corner of Jefferson & Ironwood, South Bend 574-233-7169 • www.stanthonysb.org JANUARY 31, 2010 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 17 South Bend is encouraged by this at Our Lady of Hungary are now offered currently as well as other Spanish Masses. The school will the preliminary stages of investi- initiative. He reports that after students themselves in a Spanish- Spanish speaking events are fod- soon boast a banner designed in gating costs to renovate the for- attending a conference in speaking class in an effort to bet- der for growth there. By serving both English and Spanish promot- mer friary for use as a daycare. Indianapolis in October of last ter communicate with the parents the Latino population and others ing the new government funded This Catholic Schools Office year, his school has begun the and children expected at the day- in need, the school will benefit by daycare as well. initiative has the potential of not process of applying for state care. receiving renewing federal funds. Superintendent Myers hopes to only providing quality daycare to licensing for an The daycare Wroblewski reports that infor- encourage other schools in the low income families, but the on-campus day- will be open to mation material about the diocese to look at their current opportunity for continuing quality care. The four- 4 and 5 year impending daycare has been facilities “differently” as to opti- Catholic education as well as to-five month olds and run translated into Spanish and dis- mal use. In the Fort Wayne area, reestablishing the heart some process, he said, “We can catechize according to the seminated monthly after the Bishop Luers High School is in inner city parishes as well. requires filing a dates of the lengthy applica- the young and get school calendar. tion with the Once the day- state and on care is state St. Joseph School campus inspec- them into the schools.” licensed federal 230 South Spring Street • Mishawaka • 255-5554 tions by the funding will be DR. MARK MYERS Board of available for • Pre-School through 8th grade • Strong Academic program Health, the Fire qualifying mid- •Fine Arts and Technology • Hot Lunch Program Marshall and dle to low others to insure income families. • Physical Education Facilities & Athletic Programs a safe environ- And that fund- ment for the young children. ing will in turn supply the school. •Fully Accredited by the State of Indiana Wroblewski is confident Our Our Lady of Hungary Parish is Lady of Hungary will pass all currently an old parish, said St. Joseph is proud of the cooperative spirit between home inspections and cites February as Wroblewski. “The daycare may the projected start date. He help the influx of youth for the and school and the assistance provided in helping develop reports the school’s current parish,” he said, adding, “I think our students spiritually, academically and socially. kindergarten teacher holds an this is an excellent opportunity OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, January 31 - 12 to 2:00 pm early childhood development for the school to remain open license and has applied for state with the influx of children and licensing to head the daycare. government money.” This initia- Five of the six teachers employed tive and the Spanish Masses St. Joseph - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School... The Answer to a Parent’s Prayers Our commitment to excellence Our academic excellence The vision of St. Louis Academy is to Our belief that Christ is the reason for the school provide a Christ-centered education as a foundation for life. All students will Our warm and caring atmosphere be challenged to reach their potential A school you can believe in! academically, socially and spiritually. Our extracurricular activities St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Campus 3 & 4 year-old Preschool St.Joseph Campus When you join our family you can Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd 5th through 8th grades 3rd and 4th grades expect daily religious instruction 2211 Brooklyn Avenue 10700 Aboite Center Road through prayer, liturgy, and across the Fort Wayne 46804 Fort Wayne 46802 curriculum. We focus on Christ For more information about our school, please call 432-4000 centered education, small class sizes and affordable tuition. Open House to visit our schools on both campuses: February 3, 2010 - 9 AM to 2 PM Now Enrolling Grades K-8 2010-11 Registration Now in Progress! St. Louis Academy at Besancon celebrating Over 100 years of catholic education 15529 Lincoln Highway East - New Haven 46774 (3 Miles East of I-469) 260-749-5815 - www.stlouisbesancon.org
St. John the Baptist School - Fort Wayne Our Faith, Your Family, Their Future Academic Life Life of Service Spiritual Life Active Life •High Academic Achievements/Standards •North Central Accreditation Bishop Dwenger High School •Full Day Kindergarten •Computer Lab •Science Lab Now Registering Freshmen and Transfer Students! •Creative Arts •Resource Room •Before & After School Programs Parish Celebration Come to Our Open Registration Day! •Small Class Sizes •CYO Sports and School Open House February 6, 2010 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. •Family Atmosphere • Saturday, February 6, 2010 For a personal tour or more information, please call •Extra Curricular Activities following 4:30 pm Mass our Admissions Department at (260) 496-4703, or •Early Education Program •YAC email Joanne at [email protected]. •Parental Involvement: HASA OPEN REGISTRATION •Arts & Enrichment will begin •School Board •Eagle PRIDE March 2010 We welcome your questions, and hope you will visit and experience what the Bishop Dwenger family has to offer. All are most welcome to visit our beautiful campus! 4500 Fairfield Avenue •Fort Wayne •456-3321 •www.st.johnsfw.org www.bishopdwenger.com (260) 496-4700 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 31, 2010
EDITORIAL Catholic Schools, Dividends for Life COMMENTARY very year, at the end of January, Catholic schools across the Enation and those in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend cel- TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. ebrate Catholic Schools Week. This Sunday marks the beginning Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, of the celebration. The theme of this year’s Catholic Schools Week IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] is “Dividends for Life.” Perhaps your parish school is celebrating with an open house, a festival, pizza night or special activities each day. All parish- ioners are encouraged to take time to explore what their parish or Medicine and the true cost of denial nearby Catholic school offers and to share that news with others. The sharing of this good news is evangelization. ack in the early 1800s, cians throughout Europe. Involvement by the entire community — both within the most practicing physicians Semmelweis was eventually fired parish and even outside the community — is necessary to main- Brefused to believe that the from his job at the hospital MAKING tain the financial stability and vitality of the Catholic schools. simple gesture of washing their because of his insistence on hand And Catholic schools today require time, talent and treasure of hands between patients could help washing. SENSE OF many to succeed. Volunteers, who offer their time in the class- prevent the spread of childbed Those who were supposed to room or at special school events, are always necessary. Grants, fever among the pregnant women be dedicated to saving lives in the BIOETHICS parish collections, donations, fundraisers, as well as planned giv- they examined. Even in the face medical establishment of the early of compelling scientific evidence, 1800s were instead more con- ing such as endowments, including the school in your will, are FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK fast becoming parish financial strategies to help with tuition they remained stubbornly cerned about political correctness assistance or other school finances. opposed to the practice. As a and committed to preserving their What makes Catholic schools different than public schools? result of this intransigence on the own entrenched academic inter- dures today. So many within the Looking at the Catholic Schools Week logo, a cross is superim- part of the medical establishment ests. Best medical practice over a period of many years, became subordinated to other medical establishment, including posed on an outstretched hand. Rays radiating from behind the various professional associations hand express the concepts of faith, knowledge, morals and disci- childbed fever (also known as pressures and misguided beliefs. puerpural infection) ended up Today’s medical establishment like the American Medical pline — all beneficial aspects of a Catholic education. unnecessarily claiming the lives faces a similar temptation of plac- Association, seem to shy away In Catholic schools, students will meet Christ — not just in of thousands of young women. ing various irrational ideologies from serious discussions of abor- their studies and catechesis — but in the sacraments: Confession, Today, a similar intransigence ahead of a patient’s best interests. tion’s health risks. the Eucharist — and in the preparation and formation to receive exists among many physicians As modern medicine subtly A few years ago, George the sacraments such as Confirmation. They also meet Christ in who refuse to “wash their hands” morphs into a schizophrenic dis- Lundberg, M.D., former editor of the service projects, often an integral part of Catholic schools. of abortion; they also fail to cipline that at times works to save the Journal of the American This eight- or 12-year formation does not end upon graduation, acknowledge a key and dangerous young human patients in the Medical Association, noted during but enhances what is taught in the home and sets the path for a effect of abortion on women’s womb, but at other times works to an interview with Health Affairs lifetime journey with Christ through the Church. health, namely, an increased risk harm that same patient population magazine how certain topics like According to Karen Ristau, president of the National Catholic of breast cancer. Abortion of a through abortion, it becomes but a abortion and tobacco were “sensi- Educational Association (NCEA), “Catholic schools provide woman’s first short next step tive issues” that had been on the good things for students and families — high expectations and pregnancy has to downplay or American Medical Association’s the daily experience of faith. In these challenging times, the been shown to ignore the “don’t touch” list for many years. theme also reminds parents that the dividends of a Catholic correlate with More than 28 different harmful effects The danger of breast cancer school education — students prepared in faith, knowledge, an elevated inci- that abortion from induced abortion constitutes morals and discipline — last a lifetime. There is no better way to dence of breast studies over a period of has on women, a serious health risk that women invest in a child’s future — or the future of our world.” cancer. as in the case of deserve to be fully and properly And Marie Powell, executive director of the Secretariat of Yet the medi- the abortion- informed about, and the ethical failure on the part of the medical Catholic Education of the United States Conference of Catholic cal community, 45 years have shown breast cancer by fostering the link. establishment and by various can- Bishops (USCCB) noted: “We realize that in most parts of the cer watchdog groups in this country a Catholic education is not without some cost. But I can’t practice of abor- More than 28 tion, has stub- abortion to be a different studies regard is noteworthy and trou- think of a better investment in the future than to invest in the bornly ignored over a period of bling. Until the practice of mod- education of a child.” this link, refus- significant risk factor 45 years have ern medicine once again includes Looking at high schools, in Allen County, three secondary ing to inform shown abortion a repudiation of direct abortion as schools are rated exemplary by the state, and two of the three are women about to be a signifi- part of its professional creed in the two Catholic high schools in the county: Bishop Dwenger and this serious for breast cancer. cant risk factor the way it once did when physi- Bishop Luers. health risk, even for breast can- cians took the Hippocratic Oath, in the face of cer. Not only little progress will be made in compelling sci- has the epidemi- addressing a number of serious Making an impact entific evidence. ological evi- women’s health issues linked to Nearly 400,000 people took part in the 37th annual national This long-run- dence been abortion, including breast cancer. Modern medicine still desper- March For Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, including a large ning intransi- abundant to gence means that women today, implicate abortion in this way, but ately needs to break free from its contingency from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Both steadfast denial and to wash its Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Bishop John M. D’Arcy attended not unlike the 1800s, continue to it has also been shown that child- die unnecessarily. bearing to full term for a hands of the unsavory and the march during which Bishop D’Arcy was invited to lead the In the 1840s, when Dr. Ignaz woman’s first pregnancy, espe- immoral practice of abortion if it opening prayer. Semmelweis began requiring that cially at an early age, affords a ever hopes to minister in a fully The latest polls indicate some positives for the pro-life move- physicians and medical students significant protective effect responsible way to the health ment. Recent Gallup poll results show 51 percent of Americans wash their hands before examin- against breast cancer. needs of pregnant women and to be pro-life on the abortion issue. A poll by the Knights of ing women or delivering their A number of scientists and their children. Columbus and Marists show a strong majority of Americans babies, the mortality rate dropped physicians (especially those with believe abortion to be morally wrong, including nearly six in 10 from 18 percent to 1.3 percent in connections to the abortion indus- of young adults. The tide is turning, but we must continue to con- the maternity ward in the hospital try) have been quick to suggest front and challenge the forces of evil in the culture of death. in Vienna. Yet most of Dr. that these research results were Bishop Rhoades assured the diocesan contingency at St. Ann Semmelweis’ coworkers thought “inconsistent” and that they could Church in Arlington, Va., Jan. 23 that “our strongest weapon in hand washing was a waste of not really arrive at “definitive this battle for life is prayer.” time, and refused to comply or conclusions.” As a result, young acknowledge its importance until women today rarely receive several more decades had passed. sound medical information about Meanwhile, year after year, he these risks from their healthcare Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is a continued to provide statistical providers. priest of the diocese of Fall evidence that hand washing saved Abortion is aggressively mar- River, Mass., and serves as the lives, and, year after year, he was keted as a “woman’s right” and director of education at The Today’s Catholic editorial board is Kay Cozad, Fred and Lisa Everett, Father criticized in scientific journals, has become one of the most com- National Catholic Bioethics Mark Gurtner, Msgr. Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince LaBarbera. and ridiculed by leading physi- mon and lucrative surgical proce- Center in Philadelphia. JANUARY 31, 2010 COMMENTARY 19 Christians in Mideast battle tough CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson In January, we remember St.Anthony the abbot.He is often depicted choices amid violence with pigs, so this quiz takes a walk on the swine side. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Christian presence is important for recent preparatory document for an the country, said Father Leon 1.This fruit is often served in a pig’s mouth and in art is shown as the downfall of October Synod of Bishops for the Lemmens, secretary-general of the THE Adam and Eve but is not actually mentioned as the “fruit”of the tree in Genesis: Middle East made a forceful Vatican coordinating body of a.Apple b.Avocado c.Pomegranate appeal to the Christian minority church funding agencies for VATICAN there to resist emigration and to Eastern Catholic churches, known 2.In 1998,Pope John Paul II visited this communist nation which has a famous Bay openly give witness to the Gospel by its Italian acronym, ROACO. LETTER of Pigs: values of hope, joy, justice and for- Msgr. Robert L. Stern, secre- a.North Korea b.Vietnam c.Cuba giveness in their native communi- tary-general of the Catholic Near CAROL GLATZ ties. East Welfare Association, said that But like most commandments when Christians feel threatened or 3.Jews were forbidden to eat pigs.What characteristics made pigs unclean accord- — that’s easier said than done. that they don’t belong, “you need a ing to Deuteronomy? The synod outline said a strong heroic sense of commitment on choice, it’s a risky choice” since a.It had hooves and was cloven-footed, but does not chew the faith would provide the courage that occasion to say, ‘I’m going to people are keenly aware that cud. for enduring the violence, persecu- stay and I’m going to give wit- priests and bishops have been b.It had no horns, but chewed the cud. tion, prejudice and poverty that ness.’” threatened, kidnapped or killed c.It had hooves but no tail. Christians in the Middle East often The two priests spoke to because they were Christian, he said. face today. Catholic News Service Jan. 20 4.Isaiah 66:17 criticizes unworthy sacrifices,comparing this to “offering swine’s It’s a drama that has already during a break in a ROACO The targeted killings and changed the Christian landscape in assembly at the Vatican. abductions have forced many blood”: the region, according to church Father Lemmens said he was priests to flee Iraq, resulting in a a.Slaughtering an ox b.Sacrificing a lamb experts. amazed by the resolute dedication critical shortage, he said. For c.Bringing a cereal offering “To stay today in Iraq, you of the Christian leaders he met example, he said, it’s estimated need to have a very profound con- during a mid-November visit to that there are only about 14 priests 5.This famous son envied the pig’s food and hoped to be offered some: viction of the value of your faith” Arbil in northern Iraq. a.The Son of Man b.The Prodigal Son c.The Son of Sings and a strong sense that the “We all know it’s not an easy LETTER, PAGE 20 6.Jesus encountered swine in the land of the Gadarenes.What one fact do we know about the locals since they made a living herding pigs? Jesus is the ultimate truth a.They were non-Jews. b.They were Greeks. c.They were rich as they brought home the bacon. prepared for harsh responses to Reflection 7.What did Jesus do with the pigs? Jeremiah’s prophesying. a.He barbecued them. b.He sent them to market. THE As its second reading for this The readings very much put us, c.He sent demons into them. weekend, the Church offers us a as humans, in our place. It is a SUNDAY passage from the First Epistle to place that we do not readily the Corinthians. It is one of the acknowledge. It is a realization 8.In Mark’s slightly different version,what was the collective name for these GOSPEL loveliest, and best known, sections that we are quite limited, as a (answer to 7 above)? MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION of the entire corpus of Pauline lit- human race, and as individual a.Porky and Company b.Legion c.Kipperbang erature. It is the beautiful explana- humans, in our ability to perceive tion of love. and to judge. Thus it was with the 9.Proverbs tells us that a beautiful woman with a rebellious disposition is like: Few better definitions of love, contemporaries of Jeremiah. Thus a.A golden ring in a swine’s snout this ability unique to humans in 4th Sunday in it was with the persons whom b.A guy who makes a pig of himself on beer nature, exist. It is clear and Jesus offended in the synagogue. c.A pig with a mop on her head Ordinary Time straightforward. It is greatly inspir- The mysteries revealed in the Lk 4:21-30 ing. liturgies of Christmas, the Paul then reveals what happens Epiphany and the Lord’s Baptism 10.In Matthew’s Gospel,Jesus advises people not to do this: he Book of Jeremiah is the when a person embraces the say quite directly that God has not a.Give what is holy to pigs b.Throw pearls before swine source of this weekend’s Gospel. Imperfections fade away. left us to our doom. He has sup- c.Make pork burritos for Jews Tfirst reading. Regarded as Knowledge increases. Maturity is plied what we lack because of our one of the major Hebrew prophets reached. The insecurities and limitation. He has given us 11.In 1 Maccabees King Antiochus did this with a pig: because of the extent of his record- smallness of youth pass. strength, through grace, and the a.Had it cooked for the Jews as a mocking meal ed writings, and the brilliance with St. Luke’s Gospel is the source truth, revealed ultimately in Christ which he wrote, Jeremiah descend- of the last reading. Jesus, as the b.Had it killed to show his favor of the law Jesus. c.Had it sacrificed in the Temple to show his contempt for ed from priests. He was from a story clearly states, appears in the As the Gospel makes clear, no Judaism small village, Anathoth, only a few synagogue in Nazareth. In earlier one is beyond God’s mercy. But, miles away from Jerusalem. verses, not part of this weekend’s we must do our part in receiving As was usual for prophets, reading, Jesus stands to read a sec- this mercy. We must love others, 12.Albert Pigge was a Catholic writer who in the 16th century proposed this theory: Jeremiah was not universally pop- tion of the Book of Isaiah. In this with the pure love as pure a.Papal infallibility b.The divine right of kings ular, to say the least, among his section, Isaiah recalled his own described by St. Paul. c.The right of Henry VII to be head of the Catholic Church contemporaries. His prophecies calling to be a prophet. Isaiah gave First, however, we must face the drew sharp rebukes. Critics details as to what this calling fact that we need God. 13.Benedictines following the earliest version of the rule did not eat pork.Why not? accused him of blasphemy, a crime meant. It meant that he was God’s that had death as its punishment in spokesman, sent by God to bring a.Out of deference to the Jewish ancestors of the Christians the Hebrew code of law. (It was liberty to the oppressed, hope to b.Because all meat was initially banned this statute that centuries later led the poor and sight to the blind. c.Because the pigs were too valuable to eat to some of the demands for the Then, continuing, in the pas- READINGS crucifixion of Jesus.) sage read this weekend, Jesus Sunday: Jer 1:4-5,17-19 Ps 71:1-6,15, 14.In the movie,“The Name of the Rose,”why are the monks not concerned with Despite the rejections and declares that this prophecy has 17 1 Cor 12:31-13 Lk 4:21-30 the slaughter of pigs? denunciations based on falsehoods, now been fulfilled. In other words, Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14,30;16:5-13 a.They were still vegetarian. Jeremiah never paused in his Jesus is the long awaited Ps 3:2-7 Mk 5:1-20 b.They knew the pigs were not Catholics. prophetic mission of insisting upon spokesman of God. Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4 Ps 24:7-10 Heb c.They had servants who did most menial tasks for them. faithfulness to God and of At first, the audience is demanding loyalty to God as a impressed. But then Jesus recalled 2:14-18 Lk 2:22-40 personal, and national, imperative. an incident, mentioned in the Old Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17 Ps 15.And how did St.Anthony end up as patron of pig herders? Furthermore, despite all the criti- Testament, in which God showed 32:1-2, 5-7 Mk 6:1-6 a.Anthony’s family name Porsius was mistranslated as Porcius. cisms, he never doubted that he mercy upon gentiles. Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12 (Ps) 1 b.Anthony’s monasteries opened the first chariot drive through was on a mission from God. This mention of divine favor Chr 29:10-12 Mk 6:7-13 barbecue restaurants in 678. When God called Jeremiah to for anyone outside the Chosen Friday: Sir 47:2-11 Ps 18:31, 47, 50- c.He cured skin diseases and was depicted with pigs as pig fat the mission of prophets, during the People infuriated the audience in 51 Mk 6:14-29 was often used for that too. reign of King Josiah, who ruled the synagogue so much that they Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13 Ps 119:9-14 ANSWERS: the Kingdom of Judah from 640 to tried to murder Jesus. He, of Mk 6:30-34 1.a, 2.c, 3.a, 4.c, 5.b, 6.a, 7.c, 8.b, 9.a, 10.b, 11.c, 12.a, 13.b, 14.c, 15.c 609 B.C., God told Jeremiah to be course, escaped. 20 COMMENTARY JANUARY 31, 2010 Time to start savoring the time we have SCRIPTURE SEARCH t begins at an early age, quite But as I write this, I know he possibly on a family vacation won’t be returning home for Gospel for January 31, 2010 Iin which an automobile is the FROM another 130 days. Not that I’m mode of transportation. counting or anything. Luke 4:21-30 An hour slips by, two hours, We need to fight the temptation three. ... Okay, now the novelty of THE to wish away time because after Following is a word search based on the Gospel this exciting family excursion all, our time on this earth is always reading for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, gives way to the desire to arrive at SIDELINES running out. Wouldn’t it make Cycle C: when Jesus’ hometown turned on him. The the destination. TIM PRISTER more sense if we experienced our words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. “Are we there yet? How much time on this earth instead of endur- longer? I can’t wait until ...” slow down, it’s less likely to hap- ing it? SCRIPTURES FULFILLED WORDS Isn’t that the mantra of most pen. Everyone needs to take a break JOSEPH QUOTE PROVERB Americans? I can’t wait until ... When your child is an infant from the more strenuous times. PHYSICIAN I TELL YOU WIDOWS We just can’t wait. Of course, we and is waking up for a 3 a.m. feed- But wouldn’t it be better if we THE DAYS EILJAH YEARS can and we do wait. But we claim rode through life’s ups and downs ing, you can’t wait until he’s older FAMINE ZAREPHATH SIDON we can’t wait until a certain so he will sleep through the night. and enjoyed the ride instead of LEPERS ELISHA ROSE UP amount of time has passed before The next thing you know, you’re wishing it away? we get to the good stuff, the real dropping him off for the start of If every day were a holiday, HILL HEAD LONG WENT AWAY fun in life. first grade. Then he’s learning how those free times wouldn’t be near- We can’t wait until the semester to drive. ly as enjoyable. We would take is over to get to Christmas vaca- When my son was young and I them for granted. Hectic can be HEAL YOURSELF tion. We can’t wait until we gradu- was coaching him in baseball, I good, too. It means we are alive, ate from high school so we can go couldn’t wait until he was older that we’re needed, that our actions THREBREVORPP to college. We can’t wait to gradu- because the older he got, the better as they pertain to the people we ate from college so we can earn he played. So the passing of time interact with carry some impor- SOHAJ I LETOUQ some money. We can’t wait until 5 was a good thing. tance. EFEDYAWATNEW p.m. Friday so we can enjoy the Then one day, he came to bat in Besides, after this life, we will weekend. the sectional championship game have all kinds of time, and if we RJUATHEDAYS I In other words, we spend a of his senior year, and as I stood in play our cards right now, it will be UOYL LET I DGOD good portion of our lives wishing the third base coach’s box, it hit the most enjoyable time imagina- time away. me. Here I was wishing for time to ble. We will have an eternity with- TKWLFGCBNPRO Think about that. We ride the pass in his baseball playing days, out Mondays or Saturdays. There PJZ I S IWORDSW roller coaster of life, measuring and now, trailing six runs in the will be no days or time or any kind discomfort and pleasure based last inning — unless he was about of demarcation from one moment I OAHS I LENARS to the next. Time will disappear. upon the comparative fun/drudg- to hit a six-run homer — my son RSPYZDDLKNA I ery of each of life’s events. was coming to bat for me for the In fact, time disappears all too Mondays are bad; Saturdays are last time. quickly on earth as it is, even CEHFAMI NEDED good. Mondays can wait; when we’re not wishing it away. Suddenly, I could wait, and I SPLEPERSNDYO Saturdays can’t. asked the umpire for time so I Why speed up the process? Now this is completely natural could savor the moment with my So I will try to avoid looking at XHHTAHPERAZN and normal. We’ve all probably son just a little longer. the calendar every day, counting done it to some extent, some more Now, he’s a junior at Notre the days until my son returns © 2009 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com than others. It’s natural to look for- Dame. He will spend this semester home. I will try to live that day to ward to the more enjoyable things in Athens, Greece. He is thrilled the fullest, rolling with the punch- in life. about spending five months es and taking the time to step in a concrete way” and not But as I grow older, I find abroad. He’s already been to back, express thanks for my bless- through some distorted image myself doing this less and less, or Dublin and London. He will spend ings, and then move on to the next LETTER given by the media, he said. at least trying to do this less and Easter in Rome. My wife and I are moment in time. But more importantly, if less. I don’t want to wish away thrilled for him, and thankful to You want to save time? Try CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Christians and Muslims can live January and February, even though God for our many blessings. savoring it. together in the Middle East, then it northern Indiana weather the first Now here I am again, selfishly left to minister to perhaps 100,000 shows the rest of the world that two months of the year can be wishing away time. We can com- Christians in Baghdad. they can live together peacefully uncomfortable. The snow is beau- municate with him. We can check Tim Prister is a 1978 graduate of “This is discouraging also to in Europe, the Americas and Asia, tiful. I love building fires in the on him frequently, and he’ll con- Marian High School and a 1982 Christians; they say, ‘The pastor he said. fireplace. I don’t care for sliding tact us. We want the best for him graduate from the University of has fled, why should the flock “Living together with people into a ditch with my car, but if I and that’s where he wants to be. Notre Dame. stay?’” he said. Local bishops who are very different is part of need to be very close to their globalization,” and part of the way priests, encouraging them to stay the future of the world is heading, and bringing them together as a said Father Lemmens. Peace is not People of Antioch were first ‘Christians’ family, he said. achieved with ethnic cleansing or So many Christians in the forcing parts of a community to How did a Christian community form for they know not what they do.” Middle East “are very often strug- leave, he said. at Antioch? St. Stephen’s feast day is Dec. gling alone and it should not be,” While strengthening Christian 26 right after the birth of Jesus on he said. While many require mate- communities in the Middle East The early Christians fled from Dec. 25, since he was the first per- THAT’S rial assistance, they also really must be the church’s first priority, Jerusalem to Antioch in Syria son to give up his life for Christ. need spiritual support through Msgr. Stern said there comes a because of the martyrdom of St. Baedeker says in Jerusalem you A GOOD prayer and receiving letters, phone point in some situations when it Stephen the deacon, the first can see St. Stephen’s Gate where calls and visits from Christians must be decided what is more Christian martyr. Christian tradition says St. Stephen QUESTION from around the world, he added. important: the people or the place In A.D. 34 or 35, St. Stephen suffered his martyrdom. It is also Father Lemmens said they live. was preaching about Jesus and called the Lions’ Gate, because of Christians in the Middle East are “Because if you are concerned showing that He was above the the reliefs of lions on the exterior. accomplishing “an important, dif- about the people you want to law of Moses and the temple at It is also called the Gate of the was destroyed by the Persian ficult mission.” The Middle East is make life as good as possible for Jerusalem. Jews from Libya, Virgin Mary, because it is near the (Iranian) rampage of 614. After the cradle of Christianity, Judaism them where they are,” he said. But Egypt and Turkey heard Stephen’s Church of St. Anne where the that the patriarch Sophronius built and Islam, and it’s critical that if people feel they must leave and discourse at Jerusalem and report- Blessed Virgin Mary is said to a small chapel around 638. Christians continue to be present there is no alternative, “then per- ed him to the Jewish council called have been born. Now there is a new basilica in order to witness the Gospel, haps you assist them to migrate,” the Sanhedrin. Also in Jerusalem is St. dedicated in 1900. This church is showing compassion for the poor he said. As Stephen was speaking, the Stephen’s Church. Father Jerome part of the complex of the famous and dedication to justice, reconcili- Even though the Holy Land crowd rushed at him, dragged him Murphy-O’Connor says a church French biblical and archaeological ation and peace, he said. and holy sites are “a very precious out of the city of Jerusalem and was built here by the patriarch school. An active Christian presence in part of the world for us,” stoned him to death. As Stephen Juvenal. St. Cyril of Alexandria the Middle East can also help Christians are “not as land-bound was dying, he asked Jesus to for- brought the relics of St. Stephen to reverse the prejudice against or as the Muslims and the Jews,” he give his killers. this church in A.D. 439. In A.D. Father Richard Hire, pastor of St. misinformation about the Catholic said, because Christianity is called Jesus did the same thing on the 516, 10,000 monks lived here in a Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse faith, he said. It’s better that to be universal and to exist any- cross, saying “Father, forgive them, large complex. This monastery answered this question. Muslims “really know Christians where and everywhere. JANUARY 31, 2010 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21
USF STUDENT-ATHLETES EXTEND CLASSROOM SUCCESS University of Saint Francis varsity student-athletes have exceeded a B average for the fifth consecutive semester. The final grade point average for all varsity student-athletes at USF for the fall 2009 semester was 3.07 (on a 4.0 scale). Women’s volley- ball led the way, achieving a 3.66 average. They were followed by women’s soccer (3.48) and tennis (3.41). The men were led by the USF golf team, at 3.27. The most remarkable fact is that all of Sports these sports were in season during the fall semester. St. Matthew, Holy Family take junior varsity, St. Charles Cardinals set fifth-grade volleyball championships goal to improve each week improving each week, St. Charles BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN BY CHUCK FREEBY has scheduled a challenging schedule outside the CYO. SOUTH BEND — St. Matthew’s FORT WAYNE — In his 15th “We stress fundamentals and sixth-grade volleyball coach Kathy season, Coach Rick defense in practice and Martens knows there’s no substi- Donovan and the have come to rely on tute for hard work. The lesson has Cardinals from St. our defensive effort apparently been passed on to her Charles have a 3-2 to carry us through players as well. record in the games when we “Hard work and willingness to Catholic Youth don’t shoot the play as a team really paid off,” League (CYO) ball well,” added stated Martens, after her squad Gold League so Donovan. prevailed over Corpus Christi in a far for the 2009- At points dur- thrilling championship match, 25- 2010 season. ing the season, 24, 25-20. The Cardinals Donovan admits his “I don’t feel that there was a have beaten St. team has struggled on big difference between the Corpus Joseph-Decatur, Queen of the offensive end, but feels team and us because all of the Angels and St. John-Fort Wayne. their scoring has improved over Corpus Christi teams that we They opened the year with a loss the past few weeks. Donovan played were great players and had to St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth and was especially pleased with the great sportsmanship. They were a were downed by St. Vincent, 29- Cardinals’ performance over St. great pleasure to play against.” 22, on Saturday, Jan. 23, in a John-Fort Wayne when he had PROVIDED BY ST. MATTHEW SCHOOL classic rival match up at St. production from all 10 players at The Blazers had a number of The St. Matthew Blazers recently won the sixth-grade ICCL Volleyball close calls during the season, but Joseph-Hessen Cassel. Trailing both ends of the floor. “We shot Championship. Team members are, front row: No. 7 Maiah Williams, No. remained unscathed with a perfect 7-23 at the half, the Cardinals the ball well,” concluded 14-0 mark. That included a narrow 14 Theresa Rice, No. 17 Brittany Martens, No. 12 Erika Wright, No. 16 limited the mistakes that plagued Donovan. three-game win over another Kristin Guzicki; back row, Kathy Martens, No. 10 Alexis Andreson, No. 26 them in the first half to rally An attorney by day, Donovan Corpus Christi squad in the semifi- Megan Bonk, No. 27 Maggie Libbey, No. 28 Abbey Tragesser, No. 9 Ali back, but it was not quite feels fortunate to have the time to nals. That set the stage for the Frick and Kerry Bonk. enough. give back to the CYO league that showdown with Colleen Donovan explained, “It was he grew up playing in. The Kendzicky’s Cougars in the cham- grade squads to win the tourna- just too big of a hole against a Cardinal alum and Bishop pionship. Fifth grade ment. JoAnne Hartman’s Kings tough team.” Dwenger graduate went on to Coach Donovan lists 10 St. Matthew looked poised to One of the great aspects of the represented well in the champi- play at the college level at Butler young men on his roster, is roll to a win in the first game, but post-season tournament is it onship match, using good serving University. Donovan summed up, assisted by Scott Pearson and Corpus Christi posted six straight rewards team who improve over and passing to force the third “The CYO gives kids a great Dan McLellan and enlists Colin points to tie the match at 24, the course of the year. That’s why game. opportunity to learn the game of Bundy as team manager. In an before the Blazers held on for the Holy Family earned the top prize Throughout the season, though, basketball.” attempt to achieve their goal of winning point. at the fifth-grade level. players such as Samantha “I was pretty nervous when Bridget Jankowski’s team start- Jankowski, Sydney Swartz and Corpus made the comeback but ed the season 1-2, but won seven Mercedes Cruz came up with big CURRENT CYO BASKETBALL STATISTICS never stopped believing in the straight to emerge as league cham- serving efforts for Holy Family. girls and their efforts to win that pions with a 25-20, 17-25, 15-8 That proved to be critical in the match,” said Martens. “We had a triumph over Christ the King in championship match. Boys Girls couple key plays and some very the tourney clincher. “In the end, I think our over- aggressive front row playing by “The girls had excellent atti- hand serving was dominant,” said St. Vincent 38-St. Charles 27 St. Vincent 38-St. Charles 27 Brittany Martens and Megan tudes and an excellent philosophy Jankowski of why her Trojans pre- (Pearson 9, Watercutter 12) (Butler 14, T. Sordelet 9) Bonk.” of teamwork,” explained vailed. “It’s something teams don’t St. Therese 29-Most Precious St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel 54- Sue Wilson’s St. Thomas Jankowski. “Everyone was posi- see a lot. We work a lot on it.” Blood 18 (Gardner 16, Greenly Huntington 11 (Beckman 12, Spartans knocked off Lynn tive and confident all season.” Jenny Hunsberger’s St. Bavo 10) Olivia 5) Urban’s Corpus Christi team, 25- They needed that confidence in Panthers claimed third place in the St. John, New Haven 33-St. St. John, New Haven 32-St. 15, 25-22 to garner third place dealing with Christ the King. In tourney with a 25-20, 25-21 win Louis/St. Rose 16 (Hoffer 18, John Fort Wayne 30 (Fox 11, honors. fact, the Trojans had to beat all over another Christ the King team. Castleman 7) Whitman 14) three of the Christ the King fifth- St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel 36- St. Therese 38-Most Precious St. Aloysius 29 (Thiele 14, Scott Blood 10 (North 14, Lawyer 4) 14) St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel 45- Donations, payable to the Harding on Jan. 22. St. Joseph/St. Elizabeth 38- Most Precious Blood 10 (Tobe 9, Bishop Luers High School Shelby Gruss Trust, may be • A McTeacher night to benefit Decatur 27 (Schulthies 10, Erin 6) supports accident victim dropped off at the Bishop Luers Shelby Gruss will be held on Eccsworth 9) St. Aloysius 28-Huntington 27 High School office or mailed to Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 5-8 p.m. at (Krieder 12, Mourey 10) FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers Bishop Luers High School, 333 the McDonald’s at 202 E. High School is currently taking E. Paulding Rd., Fort Wayne, IN Rudisill. A portion of the pro- donations to assist senior Shelby 46816. An account is being made ceeds will benefit Gruss. Gruss, and her family, with finan- available at Chase Bank where For further information con- cial needs resulting from her future donations can be made at tact Lona or John Pritchard at ADVERTISE IN TODAY’S CATHOLIC involvement in a serious accident. any location. Other events that (260) 466-6270 and visit Gruss is a member of the girls bas- benefit Gruss are: www.bishopluers.org/athletics for NORTH Jeanette Simon SOUTH Tess Steffen ketball team and has been • “Pray for Shelby” bracelets upcoming events benefiting involved in softball, track, student were sold by the girls basketball Gruss. ambassador and Key Club. team at the home game vs. (574) 234-0687 (260) 484-2824 22 TODAY’S CATHOLIC JANUARY 31, 2010 St. Adalbert hosts successful monthly parent night discussions
BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI unteer needs and ways parents can a whole. “I’m a firm believer that get involved with HASA. being involved in a child’s educa- “We had very little parent par- tion is important. These children SOUTH BEND — St. Adalbert ticipation with HASA; we find it need to feel connected to the School is taking an active gets smaller attendance as the school. Teachers aren’t just teach- approach to bringing parents into school year progresses,” said ers, but part of the community and the school by hosting monthly Laurie Tomaszewski the HASA family.” parent meetings that provide din- co-president and mother of a sixth Teacher Jenni Crain said that at ner, child care and instruction free grader. “We are finding the num- the end of the evening they pass to school families. On the third bers to be steadier with this pro- out age-appropriate goodie bags to Wednesday of each month fami- gram.” the children that contain a variety lies are invited to share dinner St. Adalbert Principal Marianne of different things. Parent-teacher together and then let their children Bachman adds, “When I came to conferences were held a week stay in the child care area while this school I was saddened at the after this meeting and Crain parents enjoy meetings on a vari- lack of parent involvement with enjoyed the chance to tell parents ety of different topics. HASA. I have seen this option to at their conferences that if a child “As part of the Notre Dame help out a great deal with involve- was struggling with vocabulary Magnificat Schools initiative, we ment.” that all they had to do was take want to get the parents more In November parents were out the flash cards the kids got at involved with the school,” said divided into grade levels and the parent meeting and practice Jennifer Dees, who works with the given information and aids on those every night. Alliance for Catholic Education’s ways of helping their child “A lot of classroom influence (ACE) Notre Dame Magnificat become a successful student. The came with the topics discussed” at School’s program at the January presentation offered repre- the November meeting said Crain. University of Notre Dame. sentatives from the library, who “It was neat to see a lot of new The initial half hour of each of explained the library system, dis- families and not just the usual sus- these evenings is devoted to meet- cussed free programs at the library pects.” ing with the Home and School and offered a chance to sign up for Jennifer Pensado, the after- Association (HASA) to discuss a library card if needed. In school care coordinator and moth- events at the school, areas of vol- February, families will have the er of a fourth grader, was very LISA KOCHANOWSKI impressed with the turnout and the Pictured are parents at St. project. “It’s important for chil- Adalbert’s November parent night dren to see their parents be group discussion in South Bend involved with the school. I think listening to a speaker discuss cur- it’s the best thing I can do for my riculum guidelines and ways to kids.” “For me, once a month to go to help their children learn. school to find out what’s going on is the least I can do,” said chance to work with tax profes- Tomaszewski. “One day a month sionals on tax preparation. is very simple to make.” “We talked about what they “Any way we can help parents (the children) were doing in the be more successful at their job classroom and what we should be then I think we should do that,” doing with the kids at home,” said said Dees. parent Timothy Hudak about his “Before we got started we had first meeting. “Reading to the kids a meeting with Marianne as early as possible is so impor- Bachman, the principal, and brain- tant. We talked about math tracks stormed a bunch of topics that we and the importance of using idle wanted to talk about. We talked time to work with your kids.” about resources in the area that we Hudak is not only a parent but could use,” said Dees. “The neat St. Adalbert alum and works in the thing is we had so many great maintenance department. He feels ideas.” this program is a great way to Dees said future topics include bring parents to the school and computer/internet safety, tax help brings the community together as and nutrition.
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Live broadcasts from St. John New Haven Bishop Luers H.S. St.Joe / St. Elizabeth Light of Learning Luncheon St. Vincent de Paul JANUARY 31, 2010 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 23 REST IN PEACE Bremen Granger Dorothy Koszyk, 78, Harlan Blossor, 65, Brent L.Geiger, 28, St.Adalbert HAT S APPENING St.Dominic St.Pius X W ’ H ? Warsaw Elkhart New Haven Ascencion Cervantes, WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Raymond J. Timothy Allen Tuttle, 70, Our Lady of Guadalupe announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Zuchowski, 91, 53, St.John the Baptist St.Thomas the Apostle Fort Wayne 46856; or e-mail: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge Carl E.Coble, Sister Mary Magdalen, St.John the Baptist 87, Church of the or payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please Fort Wayne Dorothy D. Immaculate Rose M.Somers, 83, call our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Warnement, 87, Conception, St.Mary- St.John the Baptist St.Therese of-the-Woods, Ind. Notre Dame Sister served at Central DEVOTIONS Friday, Feb. 5, from 5 to 7:30 Pius X gymnasium. Adults $7.50, Phyllis A.Smith, 84, Catholic, Fort Wayne. children 6-11 $3.50 and children John L.Pajor, 87, First Saturday devotions of reparation p.m. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 St.Jude for children 12 and under. Fish, under 6 free. Sacred Heart Crypt Devotions will be held at these Goshen locations: in Fort Wayne, St. two sides and beverage are Laurance J.McAdam, South Bend Joseph, 7:15 a.m.; St. Charles, 8 included. Fish and tenderloin by Country Chef Jane Slaby, 93, New Haven — A fish and tender- 94, St.John the a.m.; Sacred Heart, 7:30 a.m.; in St.Adalbert Arcola at St. Patrick 7:15 am; in Knights plan fish fry loin dinner will be Friday, Feb. Evangelist Garrett at St. Joseph, 9 a.m.; in South Bend — The Knights of 12, from 4-7 p.m. at St. Louis New Haven, St. Louis Besancon, Columbus Council 5521, 61533 Besancon hall. Adults $8, chil- donation will be accepted. contact Sister Agnes Marie 8:10 a.m.; St. John, 6:55 a.m.; in S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish dren 6-11 $4.50 and children 5 Regan at (574) 259-5427. and under free. Warsaw, Sacred Heart, 8 a.m.; in fry on Friday, Feb. 5, from 5-7 Spaghetti supper helps Hannah’s House North Manchester, St. Robert, 8 p.m. Adults $7.50, children (5- South Bend — A spaghetti sup- Spaghetti dinner and silent auction a.m. Call (260) 749-9396 to have 12) $3. Chicken strips for $7.50 Spaghetti dinner per to benefit Hannah's House South Bend — The Knights of benefits St. Monica your listing added or changed. and shrimp for $8.50 will be will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, Mishawaka — St. Monica Parish Columbus Council 5570, 5202 available. from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the will have a spaghetti dinner and Linden Ave., will have a spaghet- All family rosary Knights of Columbus Council silent auction Saturday, Jan. 30, ti dinner Thursday, Feb. 11, from Fort Wayne — The all family Broasted fish dinner 553, 553 E. Washington St. from 4:30-7:30 p.m. in the school 4-6 p.m. Adults $7, children ages rosary will be recited on the last Fort Wayne — The Knights of Tickets are $8 for adults, $5.50 gym. Advance sale tickets are $6 5-12 $2.50. Dinner includes Sunday of the month, Jan. 31, at Columbus Council 12379 will for children 5-12 and children for adults, $4 for K-8 and under 4 spaghetti, salad, bread, beverages St. Mother Theodore Guérin have a fish dinner Friday, Feb. 5, under 5 free. A family package is are free. Tickets at the door are and dessert. Chapel from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The from 4-7 p.m. at St. Joseph- available for two adults and two $1 more. Call (574) 255-0709 for intention is for all families. Hessen Cassel hall on U.S. Hwy. children for $25. For information tickets. 27 S. Drive-through or carry-out Pancake breakfast hosted by Knights Little Flower Holy Hour only. Dinners are $8. Fort Wayne — The Knights of Columbus Council 9460 will Come with us to... Fort Wayne — Father Adam ITALY/SWITZERLAND April 10-22•May 1-13•May 15-27 •May 29- Knights plan fish fries host a pancake and sausage Schmitt will celebrate the Little June 10•June 26-July 8•July 3-15•July 17-29 Flower Holy Hour at St. Mother Granger — The Knights Council breakfast Sunday, Jan. 31, at the 4263 will have a fish fry Friday, St. Therese Parish Hall, from 8 ITALY REGULAR April 17-25•June 26-July 4•Sept 18-26 Theodore Guérin Chapel on June 30-July 10•October 7-17 Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. to Feb. 5, from 4-7 p.m. in the St. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A freewill TUSCANY April 19-29•May 29-June 8•June 30-July 10 pray for priests and vocations. HOLY LAND Father Schmitt is retired and September 9-19•September 20-30•October 7-17•Oct. 18-28 resides at St. Joseph Church in IRELAND/SCOTLAND May 29-June 10•July 10-22 Fort Wayne. FRANCE April 17-25•June 30-July 12•July 12-24 SPAIN June 30-July 12•September 18-30 Plan to attend Mass for fallen-away GREECE April 12-22•May 29-June 8 Catholics Air Fare and ALL-INCLUSIVE on all trips from anywhere in the USA: $3,390 ($3,990) Fort Wayne — Family and Proximo Travel (Erin Mccarthy) - Toll Free 1-877-994-8259 Phone 508-340-9370 friends who know Catholics who have fallen away from the faith Email: [email protected] Website: www.Proximotravel.com are invited to join others at St. Jude Parish Saturday, Jan. 30. for Mass at 8:15 a.m. then cof- fee, doughnuts, prayer and an open dicussion. Call Angela Schade at (260) 482-3331 for information. FUNDRAISERS Pancake and sausage breakfast Mishawaka — St. Joseph School will have a pancake and sausage breakfast Sunday, Feb. 14, from 8-11 a.m. in the school gym. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children and children 5 and under are free. $20 maximum charge per family. Tickets will be available at the school office, parish office or through any eighth-grade student. All pro- ceeds benefit the eighth-grade class trip.
Knights plan fish fry Fort Wayne — The Knights of Columbus Council 451, 601 Reed Rd., will have a fish fry on Visit www.diocesefwsb.org for a complete calendar of events in the diocese. 24 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC JANUARY 31, 2010 for photos and engage in discus- “This is my first time here and sion about the pro-life issues. I’m very impressed,” said Strong. “Everybody’s got to have a “It’s very encouraging to see all MARCH voice,” said Cody Sharp, a student these people here fighting for the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 at Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne and unborn child. I think it shows our member of Queen of Angels Parish. politicians in Congress our “For those little ones who don’t, resolve, that this is a big issue in do something against it, like a state- someone has to speak up for them.” our minds, that we need to protect ment of some sort, somehow,” said A large group from Fort the innocent lives of the unborn.” Shakour. “There were so many Wayne, including students from About 400 students and faculty people in the basketball arena ... all Bishop Dwenger and Bishop from the University of Notre the bishops and priests.” Luers were represented. Alana Dame made the trip to The Verizon Center was nearly Skwarcan, a junior at Marian High Washington, D.C., this year. They filled with young people from all School in Mishawaka, was were joined by university presi- over the country, along with several impressed with what she experi- dent, Holy Cross Father John I. religious orders, seminarians, enced during her first-ever March Jenkins, making his first-ever priests, bishops and cardinals. The for Life. appearance at the march. He invit- seminarians especially received “It’s really intense, and a lot of ed Bishop Rhoades to meet with enthusiastic applause when they fun,” she said. “You meet a lot of the group, and presented the bish- were introduced, as the youth people. It’s just so cool because op with an official Notre Dame seemed to relate to other young there are so many people getting Right to Life ski cap. people answering God’s call to reli- together and making a big state- While the March for Life is not gious life. Six Mishawaka Sisters of ment.” officially a Catholic event, the St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration “It’s really neat to see so many strong Catholic presence is unde- were counted among the many people willing to sacrifice so much niable. From Bishop D’Arcy’s other young religious on hand. to try to change people’s views,” opening prayer to the last steps Retired Bishop John M. D’Arcy added Rachel Staley, a junior at taken by pro-life marchers of all and Bishop Kevin Rhoades concel- Saint Joseph’s High School. ages, many Catholics believe this ebrated Mass with Archbishop The enthusiasm was not lost on kind of public witness only Donald W.Wuerl, of Washington, Bishop Rhoades, who has been to strengthens their faith. D.C., and other visiting clergy. nearly every March for Life since “It was amazing,” added Beth As the crowd spilled into the it began in 1973. Bubik, a math teacher at Saint street after Mass, they gathered on “I think it’s wonderful to see so Joseph’s High School and chaper- the lawn of the National Mall many young people from our dio- one for the trip. “It’s such an impor- where various speakers addressed cese, to come all the way from tant cause to fight for, and to fight the marchers before a send-off Indiana. ... I just think it’s great. against abortion especially with the I’m very impressed,” he smiled. health care reform pending legisla- blessing was delivered by Bishop PHOTOS BY DIANE FREEBY D’Arcy. Reflecting on the example “I’ve been meeting a lot of them, tion. I also enjoyed walking with and getting photos with a lot of the bishops. I thought that was Bishop D’Arcy offered the blessing before the 37th annual March for Life of Our Lady, Bishop D’Arcy pro- began in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 22. ceeded to lead the hundreds of young people. And they’re just a extremely special and how grateful thousands of pro-life supporters in wonderful group. You can see we all should be to be walking praying the Hail Mary before join- their faith is strong, their commit- down Constitution Avenue in ing the march himself. ment to the pro-life cause is very Washington, D.C., with our bishops, Both Bishops Rhoades and solid. It gives me great confidence and our seminarians and our priests, D’Arcy walked back and forth for the future.” and just wonderful adults and kids. among the marchers from Fort Kevin Strong of Sacred Heart ... just like family, supporting each Wayne-South Bend. They met Parish brought his two sons, soph- other. It was amazing to me! What a with young people eager to pose omores at Warsaw High School. great witness for life.” HAITI CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Archbishop Kebreau. “The church in the United States stands with you,” he said. “In our prayer, we recall that Jesus, too, wept before the tomb of one whom he loved,” said the car- dinal’s message. “With you, we recall in trust that he is the resur- Carl Romkena, Holy Cross student and seminarian at Notre Dame, carries rection and the life, offering him- a statue of the Blessed Mother at the 37th annual March for Life, held self to us and calling us to himself, Jan. 22 in Washington, D.C. even in our darkest hour.” “In the United States, our tele- visions, computers and newspa- pers have been filled with images CNS PHOTO/SARA A. FAJARDO, CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES of your unspeakable pain, suffer- Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York blesses the caskets of ing and loss,” he told them. “Each Archbishop Joseph Serge Miot and Msgr. Charles Benoit during a funeral hour we see the faces of the wid- in the courtyard of the destroyed Catholic cathedral in Port-au-Prince, ows and orphans and all of those who have lost family and friends Haiti, Jan. 23. Archbishop Dolan, chairman of the board of Catholic and all of their life’s possessions.” Relief Services, joined the Haitian community in mourning the two men He said the U.S. church was who perished in the Jan. 12 earthquake. committed to “doing everything we can so that you may rebuild Orlando, Fla., and Oblate Father clergy asked that the archbishop’s and renew and begin again your Andrew Small, director of the U.S. funeral be at the cathedral. lives of faith and family and serv- bishops’ Church in Latin America A statement from Caritas, the ice to Haiti.” office, also attended. church’s network of charitable aid Archbishop Dolan, who also Archbishop Miot’s body was agencies, said when Msgr. serves as chairman of the board of one of the first recovered after the Benoit’s body was found, his Catholic Relief Services, was earthquake. Archbishop Bernardito hands were around a reliquary accompanied by Msgr. David Auza, papal nuncio to Haiti, asked with a host inside. Malloy, general secretary of the that it be taken to the coastal city The archbishop and the vicar Shown is part of the record-breaking crowd gathered on the National U.S. bishops’ conference. of St. Marc because there was no general were buried in Lilavois Mall, during Bishop D’Arcy’s blessing and Hail Mary recitation for the Bishop Thomas G. Wenski of electricity in Port-au-Prince. Local Cemetery in the Haitian capital. 37th annual March for Life, held Jan. 22.