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September 19, 2012C Vol. 50, No. 17ommentator SERVING THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE SINCE 1963 thecatholiccommentator.org Diocese makes plans for Year of Faith By Laura Deavers in a statement about the up- Editor coming Year of Faith, noted Benedict has worked for On Oct. 11, 2011, Pope Bene- a correct understanding of the dict XVI proclaimed a Year of Council. The Catechism of the Faith that is to begin Oct. 11, is a tool for 2012, the date 50 years ago on aiding in the reception of the which the opening session of journey of the people of God. the Second Ecumenical Coun- The Vatican recommends cil occurred. The Year of Faith the Year of Faith be observed will extend for 13 months and with activities for the people on conclude on Nov. 24, 2013, the the several levels of the church solemnity of our Lord Jesus – universal, episcopal confer- Christ, Universal King. ences, diocesan and parish. Oct. 11, 2012, is also the A Pontifical Commission 20th anniversary of the prom- has been organized to lead the ulgation of the Catechism of plans for the Year of Faith ,and the Catholic Church, given to a Vatican website has been es- the church by Pope John Paul tablished to communicate in- II on Oct. 11, 1992. formation to and laity. To correctly ensure the re- The main ecclesial event of ception and application of the the universal church will be teachings of Vatican Council time since 1965. The next gen- month. The theme of this syn- the Christian Faith.” the General Assembly of the II, the pope has convoked the eral assembly of the Synod od will be “The New Evangeli- The Vatican Congregation Ordinary Synod of , Synod of Bishops, the first of Bishops will be held next zation for the Transmission of for the Doctrine of the Faith, SEE FAITH PAGE 8

Pope calls Middle Eastern Christians to suffering, service

By Francis X. Rocca services, including schools and health care facilities, Catholic News Service are extensively used by the Muslim majority, the pope stressed the importance of “serving the poor, the out- BEIRUT – Pope Benedict XVI acknowledged the cast and the suffering,” and called on Christians to be suffering of Christians in the Middle East, reassuring “servants of peace and reconciliation in the Middle them and urging them to promote peace through reli- East.” giously inspired service to their societies. “This is an essential testimony which Christians “Your sufferings are not in vain,” the pope told a must render here, in cooperation with all people of crowd of at least 350,000 at a sweltering outdoor good will,” Pope Benedict said. Mass at Beirut’s City Center Waterfront Sept. 16. “Re- During the homily, the only sound was the pope’s main ever hopeful because of Christ.” voice and its echo from the loudspeakers. Many people In his homily, Pope Benedict commented on the leaned over and bowed their heads with eyes closed, day’s reading from the Gospel of St. Mark, in which so they could concentrate more deeply. Jesus foretells his death and resurrection. Jesus is a Following the Mass, the pope formally presented “Messiah who suffers,” the pope said, “a Messiah who patriarchs and bishops of the Middle East with a doc- serves, and not some triumphant political savior.” ument of his reflections on the 2010 special Synod of Speaking in a region driven by sectarian politics, People cheer and wave Lebanese and Vatican flags dur- Bishops, which was dedicated to the region’s Chris- where party loyalties are often determined by reli- ing the outdoor Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI tians. In the 90-page document, called an apostolic gious affiliation, the pope warned that people can in- on the Beirut waterfront Sept. 16. The pope was wrap- exhortation, the pope called for religious freedom and voke Jesus to “advance agendas which are not his, to ping up his three-day visit to Lebanon. CNS photo by Steve warned of the dangers of fundamentalism. raise false temporal hopes in his regard.” Crisp | Reuters Sheltered from the sun only by baseball Pope Benedict told his listeners, whose travails of caps and the occasional umbrella, people had already war and economic insecurity he had acknowledged the Gospel in order to save it,” he said. packed the city’s central district by 8 a.m., almost repeatedly throughout his visit, that Christianity is Yet Pope Benedict also cited another of the day’s an hour-and-a-half before the pope arrived in the essentially a faith of redemptive suffering. Mass readings, the epistle of St. James, to emphasize popemobile, which took him to the foot of the altar. “Following Jesus means taking up one’s cross and the spiritual value of “concrete actions” and works, In temperatures that rose into the high 80s, the pope following in his footsteps along a difficult path which concluding that “service is a fundamental element” of celebrated Mass under a canopy while bishops and pa- leads not to earthly power or glory but, if necessary, Christian identity. triarchs on either side wiped their brows and fanned to self-abandonment, to losing one’s life for Christ and Addressing a region where Christian-run social SEE LEBANON PAGE 10 2 The Catholic Commentator September 19, 2012

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PRAYER WARRIORS PRAY FOR opened a home for these women so they Sanctuary lamp symbol of Christ’s presence of the Diocese of Baton Rouge so they can properly care for their baby and them- might be protected and given wisdom selves. Page 11 If you entered a vacant on a fixed pillar or stand, or and love to carry out their ministry to Catholic Church at night, you it may be attached to or em- God’s people. This group of lay men and would not be in total dark- bedded in one of the walls. women request prayer intentions from the ness. A single burning light A special oil lamp or a lamp clergy. Page 7 would guide your way. with a wax candle burns con- An oil lamp or wax can- tinuously near the tabernacle A YOUNG WOMAN dle, known as the sanctuary as an indication of Christ’s FROM THE PHILIP- lamp, would be continuously presence.” PINES TRAVELS to aglow above or near the tab- Although sanctuary lamps Baton Rouge to talk SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH CANDIDATE Erin ernacle. It is a symbol that have been red in many tradi- about her miraculous McDonald has worked in Rwanda with Christ is present. tions, church documents do cure and the the refugees. The social worker talked to The General Instruction not specify a color. who is responsible for St. Joseph’s Academy seniors about her to the Roman Missal, a guide for how to The Blessed Sacrament reserved in her healing. Father experience, letting them know that they celebrate Mass, states, “In accordance the tabernacle was originally intended Arnold Janssen, founder of the reli- are being called to serve their “dear neigh- with traditional custom, near the taber- for the Communion of the sick and dying gious order Society of Divine Word, was bor.” Page 13 nacle a special lamp, fueled by oil or wax, and for those unable to attend the Sunday declared a in 2003 because of this should be kept alight to indicate and honor celebration. “But as the appreciation of miracle. Page 9 | de in x the presence of Christ.” Christ’s presence in the Eucharistic spe- Catholics have always shown their re- cies became more developed, Christians PREGNANT WOMEN Classified Ads 18 spect for the reservation of the Eucharist desired through prayer to show reverence WITH NO PLACE TO Coming Events 18 in the tabernacle. The church’s guidelines for Christ’s continuing presence in their live have been able Entertainment 14 for art and architecture states: The tab- midst,” states “Built of Living Stones: Art, to find shelter at the Family Life 5 ernacle “should be worthy of the Blessed Architecture and Worship,” the U.S. Con- Sanctuary for Life. INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL NEWS 4 Sacrament – beautifully designed and in ference of Catholic ’s guide for wor- Once their baby is harmony with the overall decor of the rest ship spaces. LETTER TO THE EDITOR 17 born they have to of the church. To provide for the security “In reverent prayer before the re- leave the sanctu- Spirituality 7 of the Blessed Sacrament the tabernacle served Eucharist, the faithful give praise ary, but often have Viewpoint 16 should be ‘solid,’ ‘immovable,’ ‘opaque’ and and thanksgiving to Christ for the price- no where to go that is safe. CCDBR has Youth 12 ‘locked.’ The tabernacle may be situated See lamp page 3

Coming in October | Pray for those who pray for us Please pray for the priests, and religious women and men in the Baton Rouge Diocese. Retirement and Sept. 23 Rev. Steven E. Kimmons SJ Sept. 30 Rev. Clyde H. LeBlanc SJ Dcn. J. Phillip BeJeaux Dcn. Patrick Broussard Br. Eugene Patin CSsR Sr. Maria Rabalais CSJ Senior Living Sept. 24 Rev. Jon C. Koehler Oct. 1 Rev. Keun-Soo Lee Dcn. Willie M. Berthelot Sr. Dcn. Barry G. Campeaux Sr. Johanne Pedersen CSJ Sr. Anne Michelle Ramagos CSJ Sept. 25 Rev. Joseph Sanjay Kunnasseril IMS Oct. 2 Rev. Msgr. Gerald M. Lefebvre Dcn. William B. Blair Jr. Dcn. Michael T. Chiappetta Sr. Cielo Pesigan DC Sr. Geraldine Riendeaux CSJ Sept. 26 Rev. J. Joel LaBauve Oct. 3 Rev. C. Todd Lloyd Dcn. Daniel S. Borné Dcn. Randall A. Clement Sr. Anh-Tuyet Pham ICM Sr. Brendan Mary Ronayne OSF Sept. 27 Rev. Jason M. Labbé Oct. 4 Rev. Matthew P. Lorrain Dcn. Claude H. Bourgeois Dcn. Samuel C. Collura Sr. Cecile Poitras SSJ Sr. Cynthia Sabathier CSJ Sept. 28 Rev. Kenneth W. Laird Oct. 5 Rev. P. Brent Maher Dcn. Eugene F. Brady Dcn. Guy E. Decker Sr. Christine Pologa CSJ Sr. Thérèse St. Pierre CSJ Sept. 29 Rev. Charles R. Landry Oct. 6 Rev. Cayet N. Mangiaracina OP Dcn. Jerry W. Braud Dcn. Benjamin J. Dunbar Jr. Sr. Penny Prophit OSF Sr. Mary de Montfort Schexnaydre OP

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Website: thecatholiccommentator.org. September 19, 2012 The Catholic Commentator 3 Age hasn’t stopped Guitreau from serving St. Joseph youth By Barbara Chenevert can’t really advise them. I don’t have the ministry for many years. She relates that Staff Writer education to tell them what to do, but I can she had been attending daily Mass for a listen,” she said. while, when one day a parishioner asked “I’m 78 years old, but I act like I am 28,” Sixteen-year-old Matthew Hardy, a her to become a reader. “I didn’t think I said an energetic Selena Guitreau, who de- youth group member, described her this could do it, but I got up and read. Then I spite her age has won the hearts of many way. “Mrs. Selena is like another grand- starting bringing Communion to the sick.” teens in French Settlement. mother to the teens in our youth group. When her father passed away 30 years Guitreau is a mother, a grandmoth- She relates very well to us as teens since ago, she also formed a prayer group and a er and the youth minister at St. Joseph she understands what teens go through. rosary group that still meets and soon af- Church in French Settlement, a position Mrs. Selena makes us want to be part of ter began teaching CCD. traditionally held by those much younger. the youth group, because she is always The late Father James Kinkead, then “People want to look at the bad in teen- very energetic and makes anything sound pastor, wanted to start a youth group at agers, but everyone has good. You just have like fun while we are still being serious,” he St. Joseph “because there was nothing out to bring it out. I think that’s why they like said. here for them to do.” Having observed Gui- me, because I never put them down,” said Hardy called Guitreau a major influ- treau’s rapport with the students in CCD, Guitreau, who is in her 13th year as youth ence on his spiritual life. “She is a good he asked her to lead the youth group and minister. example of what a good Christian is, and she agreed. “My knack is teenagers. You have to love she makes me want to be involved in the “I’m just a volunteer. I told father if I them. You have to know how to deal with church,” said the 11th grader, who hopes to Selena Guitreau stands in front of hun- got paid for it, I would quit,” she said. “The them. You can’t be putting them down or become a youth leader next year. dreds of photos of the youth she has minis- teens treat me like their grandmother. fussing at them,” she added. Guitreau believes in fun. “You always tered to during the past 13 years. Photo by They tell me things they wouldn’t tell any- Evidence of her love for the young peo- have to have games,” she said. But she also Barbara Chenevert | The Catholic Commentator one else. Some problems they wouldn’t ple of French Settlement papers the walls requires service and spirituality of the want their parents to know about, but they of her classroom at St. Joseph, where she teens. For example, she holds an “Amazing the annual French Settlement Christmas feel confident telling me.” has hung hundreds of pictures of teens Race,” named after the television show, in parade. One of the most popular events is Guitreau, who said her own children who have passed through during the past which youth are required to visit several the grandparents’ breakfast, hosted this and grandchildren are grown, receives 13 years. “The stations where they have to learn some as- month for all grandparents in the church much needed support from her husband of youth come pect of the Bible or liturgy. One station may parish. 60 years, who she said does “a lot of run- in and have priest set out that the teens “People say they don’t see how we do as ning around for the youth group.” l o o k have to match with the liturgical color of much as we do, but we do it,” Guitreau said. Originally from St. Amant, Guitreau f o r the season; another station may have a last She credits her success on a lot of organiza- has lived in French Settlement for 40 their supper scene, and the kids have to name tion (she prepares for the entire year at one years. She called her mother her inspira- pic- the apostles; another may be the Garden time) and dedicated volunteers who help to tion. “My mother lived to be 100. She did of Gethsemane where the youth have to make it all possible. without and did for everybody else. She write a prayer – all while racing each Participation in activities earns points encouraged me a lot,” she said. Women in ministry other to the end. The teens also put for the teens, and those having enough Although she says being youth minister on a Living Way of the Cross during points at the end of the school year enjoy a is full-time, Guitreau also loves gardening, tures or the pictures of their older brothers Lent and a Hallowed program for special trip, which this year will be to Disney belongs to the French Settlement Historical and sisters and they can’t wait to be a part All Saints Day, among a host of other ac- World. Society, the Homemakers Club in Port Vin- of the youth group,” she said. tivities. The youth raise their own money to fi- cent and is involved in many other activi- Guitreau, or Mrs. Selena as the youth The youth group participates in service nance the trip as well as their activities ties in the community. But it is the youth of call her, encourages teens in the youth projects in the church and in the commu- throughout the year. The major fund raiser French Settlement who have her attention. group and in the ninth-grade CCD class nity like visiting nursing homes and vet- is selling milk pies. “It’s lot of work. We make “I always look at the positive, not the that she teaches in both their spiritual and erans homes, donating cards to prisoners, and sell about 800 milk pies,” Guitreau said. negative. I am as excited today as I was 13 community lives. collecting socks for service people, making Describing herself as “never shy,” Guit- years ago. Besides my own family, these What is her secret? “I listen to them. I soup for shut-ins and decorating a float for reau said she has been involved in church kids are my life,” she said.

Bishop Robert W. Muench’s 2012 Fall Calendar LAMP: Wax or oil FROM PAGE 2 Sept. 24-25 Catholic High School Sacrament of Confirmation less gift of redemption and for the Sept. 27-28 Redemptorist Diocesan Regional High School Sept. 17 St. Mark Church, Gonzales, 7 p.m. spiritual food that sustains them Oct. 2 St. John the Evangelist Church, Prairieville, 7 p.m. in their daily lives. Here they learn Oct. 18 St. Thomas More Church, Baton Rouge, 7 p.m Elementary and High School Visits to appreciate their right and re- Oct. 22 Holy Ghost and Our Lady of Pompeii Churches, Oct. 15 Catholic High School of Pointe Coupée, New Roads sponsibility to join the offering of Hammond, 7 p.m. Oct. 19 Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional High their own lives to the perfect sac- Oct. 30 St. Anne/St. Anthony Churches, Sorrento, 7 p.m. School, Donaldsonville rifice of Christ during the Mass Nov. 5 St. Jude Church, Baton Rouge, 7 p.m. Oct. 26 St. Thomas Aquinas Diocesan Regional High and are led to a greater recogni- Nov. 6 Mater Dolorosa Church, Independence, 7 p.m. School, Hammond tion of Christ in themselves and in Nov. 7 St. Aloysius Church, Baton Rouge, 7 p.m. Oct. 29 St. John High School, Plaquemine others, especially in the poor and Oct. 30 St. Francis Xavier Interparochial School, Nov. 25 Christ the King Church and Catholic Center, needy. Providing a suitable place Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, 10 a.m. for the reservation of the Blessed Nov. 2 Redemptorist Diocesan Regional High School, Sacrament is a serious consider- Baton Rouge ation in any building or renova- Sacrament of Reconciliation Nov. 9 St. Michael the Archangel Diocesan Regional High tion project,” the book continues. Sept. 17-18 St. Joseph’s Academy School, Baton Rouge The sanctuary lamp is extin- Sept. 20-21 St. Michael the Archangel Diocesan Regional Nov. 27 St. Joseph’s Academy, Baton Rouge guished on Good Friday when the High School Nov. 30 Catholic High School, Baton Rouge body of Christ is removed from the main church and relit at Eas- ter. 4 The Catholic Commentator NATIONAL | INTERNATIONAL September 19, 2012 Church urged to work with women’s groups in cause of religious freedom

By Mark Pattison agency. Church leaders and others came Catholic News Service together to discuss religious freedom is- sues in different regions and countries, in- WASHINGTON – Because religious cluding the Middle East, and Cuba. intolerance disproportionately affects Women are more religious than men, women worldwide, the church should en- so attacks on religious freedom affect ter into “unlikely alliances” with women’s women more than they do men, said Cusi- groups to make the case that such intoler- mano Love. About 70 percent of refugees ance should be curbed, said a speaker at a and internally displaced peoples, often on Sept. 12 forum. the move because of religious repression “International religious freedom has a where they live, are women and children, face, and it is the face of women,” said Mary- she added. ann Cusimano Love, an associate professor Women and children are also harmed of international relations at The Catholic more, she argued, when groups block the University of America in Washington. delivery of aid by such organizations as She made the comments during a panel CRS and Caritas Internationalis. discussion on what the Catholic Church “Jesus reached out” to those who were can do to defend religious freedom abroad “not exactly people of like mind,” Cusima- at the forum, “International Religious no Love said, calling on the church to do Freedom: An Imperative for Peace and the the same. Acknowledging there are those Common Good,” on the university’s cam- who disagree with the church on what she pus. called “pelvic and sexual issues,” she said The event was co-sponsored by the U.S. the church should “make the unexpected Conference of Catholic Bishops; the uni- choice to (reach out to) people who are not versity and the university’s Institute for like us” in “an area where we have common Policy Research and Catholic Studies; and ground.” Catholic Relief Services, which is the U.S. Rather than exchange rhetorical salvos bishops’ overseas relief and development – “war on religious freedom” on one side,

Archbishop John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan of Abuja, Nigeria, talks with writer Joan Desmond of the National Catholic Register during a symposium on international religious freedom RCIA STUDY DAY at The Catholic University of America in Washington Sept. 12. The spoke about Saturday, September 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. violence linked to the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, which he said has “almost suc- St. George Parish – Kleinpeter Activity Center ceeded” in polarizing Nigeria along religious lines. Photo by Nancy Phelan Wiechec | CNS 7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge “war on women” on the other – recognize sharing the same view. that “it’s the same war,” Cusimano Love In his introductory address to the fo-

The Gospel of Luke said. “Religious freedom is violated, and rum, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New Stephen Binz, Scripture Scholar women suffer.” York said, “We come to this event with Takes us into a deeper experience and understanding Panelist John Carr, now a resident fel- a genuine sense of urgency. Yesterday’s low at Harvard University’s Institute of events in Libya and Egypt point to what of Luke’s Gospel Politics, spoke of the first effort at religious really is at stake. Many need to be respect- Small Christian communities, Catholic school religion teachers and freedom in which he was involved when ful of other religious traditions at the same anyone interested to learn more about Scripture are also invited to attend. working for the U.S. bishops. time that we unequivocally proclaim that Skeptical that a bishops’ statement on violence – violence in the name of religion Registration Fee $20 religious freedom in Eastern Europe un- – is the ultimate oxymoron.” Light Breakfast & Hearty Snacks Provided der the Soviets would change things, Carr He was referring to the Sept. 12 killing said he was told, “If the Catholic Church of four Americans, including J. Christo- Bring a brown bag lunch stands up, it would change.” The statement pher Stevens, the U.S. ambassador to Lib- Call for additional information, 225-336-8760 ext. 140 mentioned two jailed Lithuanian priests; ya, amid a wave of violent anti-American later, when visiting Lithuania, he met them protests throughout the Middle East seem- Registration Deadline is September 21th both. ingly stoked by the viral release of a short “Because the Catholic Church in the film, “Innocence of Muslims,” which many Earn 5 Intermediate Credits United States and around the world had Muslims say contains offensive charac- Yes, I would like to register for the RCIA Study Day. Please Print spoken up, these priests had been freed terizations of Mohammed, the founder of and were able to practice their faith and Islam. Contact Person their ministry,” said Carr, who retired in Archbishop John Onaiyaken of Abuja, Mailing Address August after a long tenure as director of Nigeria, in a separate panel presentation the U.S. bishops’ domestic and interna- on religious freedom in Nigeria, said that Phone Nos. tional policy programs. most violence is committed in the Muslim- Church Parish/School “There’s a reason I call them unlikely majority north. Boko Haram, an organiza- alliances,” Cusimano Love replied. “Can tion cited as being responsible for many Email Enclosed is my check for $ we find an area of common ground, and such attacks in the North, is composed of Make checks payable Diocese of Baton Rouge. not cast aspersions?” She added, “In some “criminals” and should not be branded as Mail to: The Office of Evangelization & Catechesis, P. O. Box 2028, cases, it’s going to be mission impossible,” a terrorist group, Archbishop Onaiyaken Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028 or Fax Registration to 225-336-8731 but it will be difficult to forge a consensus said, explaining that would do more harm “with only 50 percent” of the population than good. September 19, 2012 FAMILY LIFE The Catholic Commentator 5 Church parishes provide parents who have lost children an opportunity to heal

By Debbie Shelley she had observed that he and his Assistant Editor wife “had something special.” That “something special” Through the ministry of local made the loss of his wife difficult churches, parents who have lost for Jarreau. As he experienced children can honor their little the emotional pain of his loved ones and deepen their relation- ones’ deaths, a friend suggested ship with God, freeing them to that he attend a meeting of the help others. Grief Recovery Center of Baton The Gentle Hands Ministry Rouge. The chance to verbalize of St. Aloysius Church in Ba- his losses and cry brought relief ton Rouge, which ministers to for Jarreau. families who have suffered the Losing a child is distressful, death of a child through miscar- whether the child is unborn, very riage, stillbirth, early infant loss young or an adult, according to or other tragedies, will host its Jarreau. He added that the pain The faith life of Bella Bowman, front right, inspired her family, sister, annual prayer service, open to of losing a spouse and a child is Baylor, front left; and back row, parents Kim and Trey Bowman. Photo people of all denominations, on Bella Bowman was fascinated equally painful, but very differ- provided by Lisa Bowman Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., at St. with the Blessed Mother and ent, just as the love for each one Aloysius, 2025 Stuart Ave. family friend and artist, Jennifer is different. Kim Bowman, who will share Kim Bowman and her daugh- hospital room at Our Lady of the Poe, painted this picture of Jarreau said having oppor- her story at the Gentle Hands ter recited the verse each day to Lake Hospital, where Bella spent Mary for her. Photo provided by Kim tunities to talk about the death service, and her husband, Trey, ward off fear. her final days. Bella often gazed Bowman of loved ones through “Remem- were told on New Year’s Day, Through the pain and suffer- at the painting. bering Our Children” and Grief 2011, that their daughter, Bella, ing of their daughter’s treatment, As Bella’s death approached, dren,” on Sunday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Recovery group meetings, help 8, had an ependymoma brain Kim Bowman said Bella led her she and her mother talked about at 14040 Greenwell Springs ease people’s suffering so they tumor. and her husband on a faith jour- going to heaven. “Jesus is with Road. The candlelight service can move forward with life. As Bella Bowman faced sur- ney. me, and Mary is waiting for me,” provides parents a chance to cel- Jarreau now volunteers as a gery at Our Lady of the Lake Seeing all the references to Bella Bowman said. ebrate the lives of their deceased facilitator of Grief Recovery Cen- Hospital to remove the tumor, the Catholic faith at Our Lady of According to Kim Bowman, children through sharing memo- ter meetings at St. Alphonsus, her parents explained to her that the Lake Hospital while she was her daughter wanted to receive ries, stories and photos. the American Red Cross, where a cancer was like a “red dot” that a patient there, Bella Bowman, the Eucharist before she died, Glenn Jarreau, a member of he served many hours helping had to be removed. Ten days af- who was baptized in the Luther- and permission was given by the St. Alphonsus, lost two children people affected by Hurricane ter a successful surgery, she was an Church, developed a fascina- Catholic Church. Present when to Niemann-Pic, a rare disease Isaac, and Habitat for Humanity. moved to St. Jude Children’s tion with the Blessed Mother, she received Communion were caused by the lack of certain He also serves on the planning Research Hospital in Memphis the rosary and religious sisters. Franciscan Sisters Uyen Vu and enzymes. Jarreau and his wife, committee for “Remembering to receive radiation treatment. She carried a miniature crèche Helen Cahill, whom Bella devel- Linda, who died in 2007 from a Our Children.” He noted that But she developed complications with her, and her mother bought oped close relationships with, brain hemmorage, both carried when the committee gathers from the radiation, which even- her books about Mary and other and Pastor Kim Little-Brooks of the gene of the disorder. after “Remembering Our Chil- tually took her life. Catholic faith-related items. Lutheran Church of Our Savior, His daughter, Kelly, was born dren” to discuss successes and While being treated at St. When Bella, who was born on who had baptized Bella. in 1978 and died in 1981. His ways to improve the next ser- Jude, the Bowmans stayed at Sept. 8, the feast of the nativ- Kim Bowman said in order son, Patrick, was born in 1981, vice, the meeting becomes like a the Ronald McDonald House. ity of the Blessed Mother, was that her daughter “will always five weeks before Kelly died, and support group for the members, Kim Bowman hung on the wall treated for the radiation dam- remain with her,” she and her died in 1984. whom like Jarreau, have lost of their room a Bible verse, “Be age, she told her mother, “I saw husband started the Bella Bow- Losing children to the same loved ones. strong and courageous, do not the Blessed Mother, and she was man Foundation. The organiza- disease was very painful and While the lives of the Jarreau be afraid or tremble at them, for beautiful.” tion supports research initiatives a test of faith for the Jarreaus, and Bowman children have been the Lord your God is the one who Jennifer Poe, a friend of the for pediatric brain cancer, funds but Glenn Jarreau said he and brief, the parents agreed that goes with you. He will not fail Bowmans and local artist, paint- new and continuous education his wife never blamed each they are a gift from God. you or forsake you.” (Deut. 31:6) ed a picture of the Blessed Moth- and provides comfort for parents other for their children’s deaths “Material things are not im- er, which was brought to Bella’s by answering their non-medical and served as each other’s an- portant. It’s the people who come questions, helping them to re- chor. The couple later adopted a into your life. Everyone who has member what made their child daughter, Valerie, who is now 26. come into my life and left my life happy and providing resources Jarreau noted that a fellow has been there for a reason,” Jar- and gifts. St. Alphonsus parishioner said reau said. A long-term goal of the foun- dation is to create, “Bella’s House,” a hospice care facility for ResthavenResthaven GardensGardens ofof MemoryMemory children, Kim Bowman stated. You’re invited for a private tour of “This foundation is different, Resthaven Gardens...and our large as Bella was different, and it is Mausoleum and Funeral Home with our goal to be a value added asset Chapels. Ask about our cost-saving to families and individuals alike prearrangement plans. Please call. by offering non-medical guid- ance to any child’s new journey,” said Kim Bowman. St. Alphonsus Church in Kelly Jarreau, at 10 months, after Patrick Jarreau, at 9 months in Greenwell Springs, likewise, will 11817 Jefferson Hwy at Airline she found all the Easter eggs at 1981, was happy and always host a non-denominational ser- 225-753-1440 The Only on-Site Easter in 1979. Photos provided by Glenn laughing, according to his father vice for parents who have lost a Crematorium in Baton Rouge www.ResthavenBatonRouge.com Jarreau Glenn Jarreau. child, “Remembering Our Chil- 2x2.5” Rest.general.cc’12 6 The Catholic Commentator September 19, 2012 The length of time it takes to join the church depends on the person

I would like to know the Adults interested in becom- for many years may need only the society a “doctrinal pream- appropriate duration for ing practicing Catholics are at a few individual sessions with a ble” as a basis for reunion, but so Qreceiving instructions in varying stages in their under- priest or adult education direc- far no formal response has come the RCIA program. Some have standing of the Catholic faith tor before being ready to receive from the society. The SSPX did, told me that it is three years, and in their spiritual readiness the sacraments. however, offer three conditions other say less. (Ibadan, Nigeria) and so, as much as possible, the On the other hand, a cat- for reunion in a July 17 letter program of preparation must be echumen with practically no from its general secretary to the The RCIA (Rite of Chris- tailored to suit the individual. familiarity with Catholic faith society’s superiors throughout tian Initiation of Adults) The RCIA process embraces and practice may require an ex- the world. Ais a process of education, three major groups: first, those tended inquiry phase of two or Two of those conditions seem faith-sharing and rituals for who have never been baptized, three years before feeling ready already to have been met: The welcoming new members into called “catechumens.” Next, to commit to the sacraments. Vatican in 2007 offered to all the Catholic Church. The answer those who have been baptized People have different starting stable Catholic communities the to the question “How long does it in another Christian church, points and have their own jour- opportunity of celebrating Mass take?” is “It depends.” referred to as “candidates,” and, Question Corner ney to make, and churches do using the 1962 Roman Missal, well to be flexible in sponsoring commonly known as the Triden- Father Kenneth Doyle and guiding that journey. tine rite; and the Holy See has Q I have seen conflicting offered to the SSPX that it be finally, those who have been reports relative to the Masses designated a “personal prela- baptized as Catholics as infants celebrated by the clergy of the ture,” similar to Opus Dei (a type but who have never received any Society of St. Pius X. Their of “diocese without geographi- instruction in Catholicism (also members, it seems, adhere to all cal boundaries,” with its own called “candidates.”) the core beliefs of the church but bishop.) The RCIA process is normal- do not agree with some of the The third condition, though, ly offered in a group setting; this teachings of the Second Vatican would seem to be the sticking opportunity for faith-sharing Council. I understand that the point: SSPX wants “the freedom develops bonds among the cat- Holy Father has lifted the ex- to accuse and even to correct echumens and candidates and communication of the society’s the promoters of the errors or Tax-Deferred Annuities • IRA • Rollovers often results in small Christian bishops. What is the current the innovations of modernism, communities, which continue to status of the society, and does liberalism and Vatican II and its Tired of Watching meet long after reception into attending one of the society’s aftermath.” Your Retirement % the church. Masses fulfill a Catholic’s Sun- The SSPX has consistently APY Funds Vanish in 3.50 Though the RCIA is struc- day obligation? (Sidney, Neb.) felt that the council’s themes the Stock Market? Includes Current Yield + tured for the three distinct of ecumenism, religious lib- 1% Bonus groups mentioned above, Of the several questions erty, collegiality and liturgical Don’t kiss your hard-earned retirement dollars goodbye. Instead, roll limitation in parish staffing that you ask or suggest, reform were faulty approaches them over to Catholic Life Insurance and watch them grow! Because our and in the number of catecheti- Athe “current status” is the theologically. (As you suggest fixed annuities are not tied to the ups and downs of the stock market, cal volunteers often results in hardest one to pin down because in your letter, SSPX does accept we guarantee that you’ll have more in our IRA or Annuity tomorrow than a “one-size-fits-all” program it is all so fluid. New information the hierarchical structure of the you have today. of instruction and formation. seems to come almost weekly church in which, in the SSPX’s Typically that program runs for from Rome and Switzerland words, “the supreme power of about nine months, usually with (where the society is headquar- government over the universal weekly meetings. Some begin in tered). church belongs only to the pope, Call now: Frank Lamulle September and end at Pentecost I am well aware that my re- vicar of Christ on earth.”) 504-458-0957 in the late spring. sponse may be out of date before Clearly, theological differenc- *Interest rates are subject to change & vary by plan. Rate guaranteed for 1st year. Minimum guarantee is 2.00% The first few months focus you even read it. As I write this, es remain and will be the subject on learning the Gospels and are the Vatican and the SSPX are of further discussion. considered as simply a period involved in a continuing series of Your final question, about exterior shutters of inquiry; Catholic beliefs and high-level discussions in hopes of the Sunday Mass obligation, is a Custom Made New Orleans Style Exterior Shutters, View Carre Commission Approved. practices are the subject of achieving reconciliation. tricky one, too. Since the SSPX the next several months, with A bit of background might priests are validly ordained, a view toward making a firm help. The SSPX was established their Masses are valid. So, I sup- commitment to Christ and to in 1970 by the French Archbishop pose that, technically, you would the church. The next period co- Marcel Lefebvre to counter what fulfill your Sunday obligation. incides with Lent and is devoted he believed were errors in church The right thing to do is to at- to prayer, fasting and reflection, teaching and practice stemming tend, instead, a Mass celebrated culminating in the Easter Vigil from the by a priest in union with the with the sacraments of baptism, (1962-65). church of Rome, since, at this confirmation and first Com- Relations with the Vatican moment, reconciliation has not munion. Finally, over a seven- were further strained in 1988 yet been achieved, participation week period, deeper reflection is when Archbishop Lefebvre or- at an SSPX Mass would stand given to the sacraments and the dained four bishops despite being as an act of disobedience and Catholic life. warned not to by Pope John Paul defiance to the Vatican and to Though the nine-month II, resulting in the excommuni- the papacy program may be the “core cation of those bishops by the program,” church parishes can Vatican. In 2009, as you indicate, FATHER DOYLE is chancellor for Visit our and do adapt its length to suit Pope Benedict XVI lifted that ex- public information and a pastor showroom at individual needs. A woman who communication in a clear invita- in the Diocese of Albany, N.Y. 6032 Crestmount Dr. is married to a Catholic, for tion to the society to be reunited Questions may be sent to ask Baton Rouge, LA example, and who has been at- with Rome. [email protected] or 40 tending Mass with her husband The Vatican has proposed to Hopewell St., Albany, NY 12208. September 19, 2012 SPIRITUALITY The Catholic Commentator 7 Our Shepherds’ Prayer Warriors lifts priests up in prayer to God

By Debbie Shelley good beginning of Charismatic side at the death of his wife Assistant Editor renewal group in his church and father and marriage of his parish; effective dealing with daughter. He said he also hopes Priests face many trials, ministry; and improved health. to celebrate the baptism of a pressures and temptations as Priests are over criticized, grandchild soon. they represent Christ, the Good overworked and overwhelmed, Damen said priests impact Shepherd, in tending his flock. said Alford. She stated Arch- him beyond the local level Members of Our Shepherds’ bishop Timothy Dolan of New through messages they give Prayer Warriors pray as a group York wrote in his book “To in programs aired by EWTN for the outpouring of the Holy Whom Shall We Go?” that many Global Catholic Network. “I Spirit on priests to prepare priests follow St. Peter’s exam- have learned so much about my Christ’s flock for the second ple and give up everything for faith,” Damen said. coming, said Pat Chester Alford, the truth. He added that praying for group facilitator. Today’s priests, like St. Peter, priests gives them love and sup- The mission of the prayer have their own strengths, weak- port and to let them know when warriors, Alford stated, is to nesses, joys and sorrows, stated they stand up to proclaim the gather and consecrate priests to Praying the rosary in St. Mary’s Chapel at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Alford. Yet, when others aban- word of God there are people the Immaculate Heart of Mary Baton Rouge are Our Shepherds’ Prayer Warriors, from left, front row, doned Christ and he asked his who stand behind them. and the Sacred Eucharistic Randy Damen and Carmen Davis; back row, Don Urquhart and Pat Al- disciples if they also wished to Heart of Jesus. Group members ford. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator leave, St. Peter said, “Master, to pray for protection, wisdom and whom shall we go? You have the love for the priests, who strive to tained in Father Gobbi’s book, this diocese cards of thanks words of eternal life.” follow the Lord’s will and for the “To the Priests, Our Lady’s in which is enclosed a card on “I believe that just like St. Pe- conversion of priests who have Beloved Sons.” Father Gobbi which they can make prayer ter, our priests see Jesus as the lost their way. founded the Marian Movement requests. Many priests have Son of God,” said Alford. Our Shepherds’ Prayer War- of Priests, following an interior mailed their intentions back Randy Damen, another riors meets the second Sunday locution from the Virgin Mary to the group. Alford stated the member of Our Shepherds’ of the month in St. Mary’s Cha- that he reported in 1972 at the priests’ prayer requests include: Prayer Warriors, said life would pel at Our Lady of Mercy Church shrine of Our Lady of Fatima. healing of family members; to be very different for Catholics in Baton Rouge. They begin At the conclusion of their be filled with the Holy Spirit to without priests. There would be with an invocation to the Holy meeting, the priests’ prayer sup- do the Lord’s work; more voca- no Mass and no sacraments. Spirit, followed by the Prayer for port group recites the acts of tions to priesthood and religious “People can be so negative Priests written by St. Therèse consecration to the Immaculate life; perseverance in embracing when it comes to priests, but we of Lisieux, prayers for the pope Heart of Mary and the Sacred the gift of priestly obedience; need to lift them up in prayer,” and his intentions. The group Heart of Jesus before it spends the conversion of sinners in Damen said. This picture of the Immaculate also recites a scriptural rosary. time in adoration before the this diocese; help in balancing According to Damen, priests Heart of Mary is on the front of The group reads and medi- Blessed Sacrament. time; to live in the God’s pres- are part of many important oc- cards sent from members of Our tates on messages given from Our Shepherds’ Prayer War- ence courage; reconciliation of casions in people’s lives. He said Shepherds’ Prayer Warriors to the Blessed Mother to Father riors also shows support of the two former parishioners so they over the past couple of years priests in this diocese. Photo provided Stefano Gobbi, which are con- clergy by mailing to priests in may come back into the fold; good priests have been by his by Pat Alford Our prayer requests help us as much as those we pray for ’ve seen them hanging by tion and praise, then this is our the dog-eared prayer list. us into communion with them. magnets on refrigerator hands-on little guide to petition, Our first prayer must always It’s integral to being part of one Idoors. I’ve spotted one in a our way to recite and remember be, “Thy will be done.” Do we body in Christ. Our list reminds friend’s kitchen on an erasable who and what we want to “lift know the best outcome for the us of others’ needs and urges us white board, scrawled in col- up.” friend suffering from cancer? Do to help in practical ways if we ored markers. They’re tucked I knew a priest who said he we understand God’s will in al- can. Prayer doesn’t take the place away on journal pages. Some of did not ask God for many things lowing the vibrant young man to of action; it inspires action. them are noted mentally, where at all but made an exception for become a quadriplegic? We pray they risk being forgotten. Some a friend’s small child with a ter- for understanding and accep- CALDAROLA, who writes a general- are so engraved on the heart minal illness. I wish I would have tance of God’s will. interest column, can be reached they can never be forgotten. pressed him on his reasons for But in addition to that? Hold- at Catholic News Service, 3211 What are they? They are his nearly nonexistent prayer list, ing our friends, our family, our Fourth St. N.E., Washington, D.C. people’s prayer lists. A prayer list, but I didn’t. Perhaps he believed, world deep in our prayer brings 20017. of course, is that quintessentially rightly, that God knows what is Catholic device, that practical in our hearts and what our needs For The Journey answer to all those people who are. Maybe he would say our job Is there a general topic about ask you to pray for them. It goes in prayer is to listen to God, not Effie Caldarola something or someone “Catholic” beyond just that, of course, to to badger the infinite with prob- you’d like to know more about? include the suffering friend who lems that God already knows all But then someone would get would never ask for prayer and about. sick, or my child would be strug- the injured child you noted in I once might have shared that gling, and my heart would shout Email your questions to Barbara the morning paper as well as philosophy. My job in prayer out to the heavens with petitions. Chenevert at [email protected], your own child studying for final was surrender, not demand. The So what’s the answer? Is there a subject line: Did You Know exams. “Suscipe” of St. Ignatius summed conflict in these two attitudes? If our prayers consist of it up: Give me only your love and No, I don’t think so, and I or call 225-387-0983. thanksgiving, petition, contri- your grace. come down firmly on the side of 8 The Catholic Commentator September 19, 2012 Bishop Muench celebrates Year of Faith Mass; anniversary of Society of Divine Word

By Laura Deavers “As we prepare to celebrate in the phans and the elderly. In 1900, they es- In 1923, Mother (Saint) Katherine Editor coming 13 months the Year of Faith in tablished St. Mary’s Seminary, the first Drexel provided a grant for the order to the Church declared by Pope Benedict Catholic seminary to prepare young build a seminary in Greenville, Miss., The Society of Divine Word, a reli- XVI, we recall the words of Hebrews, men for overseas missionary work. “In which in 1923 was moved to Bay St. Lou- gious order dedicated to work among Af- 11: ‘Faith is the realization of 1905, Father Janssen obtained permis- is. Until its closing in 1967, St. Augus- rican-American communities, has Sept. what is hoped for and evidence of things sion from the Vatican to work among tine Seminary in Bay St. Louis served 8, the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed of not seen’ (Hebrews 11:1),” said Bishop the African-American population,” said as the first school in the United States to Mother, as the day the religious order Muench. “I encourage us all to read the Bishop Muench. Following an invitation education African-American men, who was established in 1875. Father Arnold entire compelling, enlightening and in- to serve the people in Natchez, Miss., wanted to become priests or religious Janssen founded the order in spiring 11th chapter of Hebrews when we providing pastoral care to the African- brothers. with the mission to preach the Gospel return home today.” The bishop added American people “seems to have become Today, the Society of Divine Word is where it had never been preached. that he rarely sends people home with its primary mission in North America, the sixth largest religious order of men, Bishop Robert W. Muench, at the in- a homework assignment, but he recom- along with the education of African- with more than 6,000 missionaries in 71 vitation of Father Alexius Vincent SVD, mended reading this part of Hebrews American priests,” Bishop Muench said. countries. pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Church in because it contains quite a lot about Baton Rouge, celebrated Mass on Sept. 8 faith. for St. Paul parishioners to celebrate the “Faith is the basis of our spiritual founding of the religious order of priests lives,” said Bishop Muench. “It forms the that has provided pastoral care in that foundation and platform for everything faith: Church marking special year with many events church parish since its establishment else, including its companion theological in 1960. Celebrating Mass with Bishop virtues of hope and love. For as St. Paul From page 1 On the diocesan level, a series of vid- Muench and Father Vincent was Father himself has written: ‘We walk by faith, which begins Oct. 11, 2012. eos is being produced as a resource for Miles Walsh, pastor of Our Lady of Mer- and not by sight’ (II Corinthians 5:7).” For the universal church, the Vatican church parishes to focus on the Year of cy Church Parish in Baton Rouge. Our Bishop Muench also talked about the recommends the faithful make pilgrim- Faith. “Living a Faith-Filled Life” will Lady of Mercy and St. Paul churches are founding of the Society of Divine Word ages to the See of Peter to profess faith in have seven videos that can be used by neighboring church parishes and partic- and the work of this religious order, es- God the father, son and Holy Spirit. The small faith groups or by churches in a ipate in many activities together. pecially in the United States. faithful are also encouraged to turn to large group setting. The Mass was also an opportunity for Members of the Society of Divine Mary, the model of the church, to recog- Small faith groups will have one video St. Paul parishioners to begin the Year Word came to America in 1895 and be- nize her special role in the mystery of sal- every other month that the members can of Faith, which starts Oct. 11, 2012 and gan serving local communities through vation, love her and follow her as a model include in the times that they meet, ex- ends Nov. 24, 2013. education, publishing and housing or- of faith and virtue. plained Rhonda Parenton, director of the The World Youth Day in July 2013 will Evangelization and Catechesis Office and offer an occasion for the young to expe- the chair of the diocesan committee giv- Order your copy of the rience the joy that comes from faith in en the responsibility to plan for the Year the Lord Jesus and communion with the of Faith. The churches can show a video 2012-13 Holy Father. every other month to its parishioners, The Episcopal Conferences through- who can then gather in smaller groups to Baton Rouge Diocesan Directory Now! out the world are being encouraged to de- discuss the topics. velop and organize events and activities Focusing on the identity of the Catho- unique to their countries. lic faith, each video will be introduced by The directory will have Re-publication of the Documents of Mary Ann Henchey, a member of Holy Vatican Council II is one of the sugges- Ghost Church in Hammond. Each video the most current listings tions being made to the Episcopal Con- session will present a reflection question and information on ferences. to gather people into conversation about All forms of media should be used for the topic of that session, a presentation of churches, clergy, the clergy to focus on the faith, its prin- the theme of that session and time for re- schools, diocesan ciples and content, as well as the ecclesial flection and discussion. The themes that significance of the Second Vatican Coun- will be included in the series are: Finding departments and cil throughout this special time. God, God’s Plan, Prayer, Worship, Rec- personnel, religious, Episcopal Conferences can develop onciliation, the Church’s Mission and the ways to disseminate knowledge of saints Model of Christ. retreat centers, and those declared blessed as authentic The diocese will also provide resourc- deaneries, institutions witnesses of faith. es to the churches monthly on the areas On the local level, church parishes of faith Pope Benedict highlighted in his and organizations. throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge apostolic letter “Porta Fidei.” These in- have begun planning for the Year of Faith clude prayer, devotions to Mary, faith and by scheduling classes and workshops art, faith and conscience, vocations, rec- To place your order, fill out the form below and mail to: focusing on Vatican Council II, Scrip- onciliation, youth and young adults, fam- The Catholic Commentator, P. O. 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The diocesan Office of emphasis on vocations,” Catholics will Phone with area code Worship is coordinating this effort with become more aware of the new evange- the church parishes. lization. September 19, 2012 The Catholic Commentator 9 Aveilanosa’s miraculous cure attributed to Father Janssen

By Laura Deavers brain dead, Aveilanosa began to when the cause for Blessed Ar- Editor improve following the surgery. nold’s sainthood was presented. Two weeks later, on Jan. 15, the In 1999, the Apostolic Vicari- After receiving Holy Com- date of Blessed Arnold Jans- ate of Bauio opened a diocesan munion from Bishop Robert W. sen’s death, Aveilanosa came out investigation into the presumed Muench, Pamela Aveilanosa was of the coma. Her health rapidly miracle, an investigation that the transfixed on the crucifix hang- improved until she had reached recognized as juridi- ing above the altar at St. Paul the complete recovery. cally valid. On April 7, 2000, the Apostle Church in Baton Rouge. Following her miraculous re- medical commission charged Her intense gaze gave the appear- covery, Aveilanosa had problems with studying the case on April ance of a deeply personal con- with people understanding what 18, 2002, admitted the cure was versation with God. When asked she had been through. “I felt very rapid, lasting and scientifically later, Aveilanosa said that indeed After receiving the Eucharist, Pamela Aveilanosa gazes at the crucifix alone and hurt,” said the young unexplainable. At a special ses- she was talking to God about the while praying to God about the crosses she has had to bear. Photo by woman. “God allowed me to feel sion of the consulting theologians crosses she has had to bear and Laura Deavers | The Catholic Commentator his presence. He allowed some- six months later and a session the reminder that Jesus died on thing to happen to me because he of the curial fathers, cardinals a cross so that we could bear our her relatives took her to the small performed the operation when he has a purpose for me.” and bishops hearing the cause of own crosses. hospital in their town. Aveilanosa was convinced it was futile. One Christmas Aveilanosa was sainthood the next month, all re- Aveilanosa came to St. Paul related that she became uncon- The doctor told the family not able to visit with the bishop of sponded affirmatively to the ques- on Sept. 8, the feast of the Nativ- scious and was transferred to a to be optimistic. He was unsure her diocese and talk to him about tion of whether a genuine and au- ity of the Blessed Mother and the larger hospital because of the se- if she would live, and if she did, her experience. “He told me that thentic miracle had occurred. anniversary of the establishment riousness of her condition. By the she probably would not be able whenever I feel weak, sad or trou- In 2003, Pope John Paul II of the Society of Divine Word, time she arrived at this hospital, to walk or talk, and could be in a bled, offer this to Jesus Christ. canonized Father Janssen a saint the religious order that has sent her heart had stopped beating, constant vegetative state. Because God loves me, he allowed in the Catholic Church. priests to staff St. Paul Church and she was in a profound coma, The doctor did not know the Jesus to suffer so much for me.” “Saint Arnold was a short man, since it was established. After the with pupilar mydriasis and respi- power of prayer. At 6 p.m., Aveila- She added that is why God tells like me,” Aveilanosa said laugh- Mass, which was celebrated by ratory arrest. nosa’s grandmother and the reli- those who are burdened to come ing. “He had a huge heart filled Bishop Muench, Father Vincent The medical staff said it was gious sisters praying with her be- to him and he will give them rest. with loved. He had faith that God Alexius, St. Paul pastor, and Fa- too late to do anything for her, but gan to invoke the intercession of She said it is important for would provide for me. May the ther Miles Walsh, pastor of Our her aunt insisted that her niece be Blessed Arnold Janssen to obtain people to believe in miracles. heart of Father Janssen live in our Lady of Mercy Church, Aveila- cared for, and, so she was placed from God the girls’ healing. Through her’s, God has allowed hearts.” nosa told the story of her miracu- in the intensive care unit. “My grandmother told Blessed her faith to grow and bring his After her experience, Aveila- lous healing following a bicycle At the same time, Aveilanosa’s Arnold, ‘This is your chance to message of love to many. nosa has become very aware how accident. Father Arnold Janssen, grandmother was praying with become a saint, but you have to The doctor who operated on precious life is and how short it the founder of the Society of Di- the Sisters Servants of the Holy work, work, work,’ ” Aveilanosa Aveilanosa had to present infor- can be. “Do not waste time,” she vine Word, is now Saint Arnold Spirit of Perpetual Adoration re- said. mation about his patient’s medi- instructed. “Show people we love Janssen because of the miracle ligious sisters at a convent for her Though she had been clinically cal prognosis and her recovery them.” Aveilanosa received when she was granddaughter’s recovery. The 14 and living in Baguio City, Phil- grandmother called the hospi- ippines. tal, begging the medical staff to For a person to be canonized, do something, anything, for her Bishop’s Respect Life Mass the Vatican Congregation for the granddaughter. Causes of Saints must prove that Aveilanosa said the doctor who the person being considered for was called in on her case was so sainthood has interceded so that sure nothing could be done that miraculous events occurred. he did not bring any of his own St. Joseph’s Cathedral Aveilanosa talked to those who medical instruments. From the had attended the 9 a.m. Mass, profound state of the coma and at which Bishop Muench talked the gravity of the situation, he Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 about the upcoming Year of Faith. concluded that surgery would be “The Year of Faith is to bring useless. He had come to the hos- 10 a.m. us back to God, to receive faith in pital to sign the death certificate. God, which will lead us to things Aveilanosa’s grandmother Please join Bishop Robert W. Muench we can never imagine,” Aveila- talked to this doctor, and in des- nosa said. “God is good all of the peration and aware of the hope- to celebrate Respect for all human life! time.” lessness of the situation, begged The story of Aveilanosa’s mira- him to treat her granddaughter. cle begins when she was 6 and her That evening, the doctor took Faith opens our eyes to human life father died. She was very close Aveilanosa into the operating in all its grandeur and beauty to her grandmother, aunts and room and began operating be- cousins. In 1995, while vacation- fore the full surgical staff could ing with cousins, she was riding get there. The doctor performed her bicycle down a hill, which was a craniotomy on the right side Everyone is invited to a reception very steep, and lost her balance. of Aveilanosa’s head and found a after Mass in the Parish Hall She fell off of the bicycle and land- very large epidural hematoma, a ed on her head. “I somersaulted three-inch blood clot, which he off of my bike,” Aveilanosa said. removed. Initially the injury appeared “He said he felt a huge hand Sponsored by the Offi ce of Marriage & Family Life to be very minor. But when she urging him, pushing him so that Christian Formation Secretariat, Diocese of Baton Rouge began crying uncontrollably be- he could not resist it,” Aveilanosa For information call Danielle Van Haute 225-242-0164 cause of the pain and vomiting, said to explain why the doctor 10 The Catholic Commentator September 19, 2012

We are at the Top of the Class

Children of Bryan Brown Daughter of Christine Roig

A rosary formed of balloons floats above the crowd gathered for a youth encounter with Pope Benedict XVI outside the patriarchal headquarters of the Maronite Catholic Church in Bkerke, Lebanon, Sept. 15. CNS photo by Stefano Rellandini | Reuters At youth celebration, pope tells Christians: Stay and make peace

By Francis X. Rocca and Doreen Abi Raad Pope Benedict asked young Chris- BryAN BrOwN ChrIsTINe rOIg Catholic News Service tians, whose population is diminishing VP, TuITION serVICes MANAger AVP, TuITION suPPOrT MANAger across the Middle East, not to abandon BKERKE, Lebanon ­– Pope Benedict their homelands. XVI urged young Christians in the Mid- “Not even unemployment and uncer- No one in the gulf south understands education financing better than First dle East not to flee violence and econom- tainty should lead you to taste the bitter Bank and Trust. During the past 10 years, we have helped over 100,000 ic insecurity through emigration, but to sweetness of emigration, which involves families finance their most important expense of all–their children’s draw strength from their faith and make an uprooting and a separation for the peace in their troubled region. sake of an uncertain future,” he said. education. Now, we welcome Bryan Brown and Christine Roig On Sept. 15 the pope spoke to some “You are meant to be protagonists of your to lead our team. As experienced First Bank and Trust Bankers, they 20,000 young people from several Mid- country’s future and to take your place in dle Eastern countries gathered outside society and in the church.” understand providing a quality education with an affordable payment option the residence of the Maronite Warning against escapism, the pope is a concern of countless parents. In fact, they share the same concern. Bryan in Bkerke in a celebration that included urged his listeners not to “take refuge in and Christine have both chosen private education for their own children and fireworks, spotlights, singing and prayer. parallel worlds like those, for example, of The crowd began to form hours before the various narcotics or the bleak world are uniquely qualified to balance the needs of parents and school administrators. Pope Benedict arrived in the popemobile of pornography.” a little after 6 p.m. After passing through He acknowledged that online social the metal detector and the gates of Bker- networks are interesting, but said they First Bank and Trust continues to help more than 100 local schools each year ke, visitors were greeted by Scouts who “can quite easily lead to addiction and offering a turnkey program with attractive benefits for both the parents and gave them an olive branch to wave to wel- confusion between the real and the vir- come the pope and a knapsack contain- tual.” He called money a “tyrannical idol the schools. Call Bryan or Christine today to find out why First Bank and ing water, snacks, an Arabic Bible and which blinds to the point of stifling the Trust is at the top of the class when it comes to education financing. Or visit the new edition of the youth catechism person at the heart.” www.FBTonline.com to open a Tuition Marquis Account and enjoy special – “YouCat,” a gift from Pope Benedict. Offering encouragement, the pope A giant rosary fashioned from yel- invoked the inspiration of the first Chris- checking benefits for parents and school employees! low and blue balloons hovered over the tians, inhabitants of the Middle East who crowd, its colors blending in with the “lived in troubled times and their faith cloudless sky and Mediterranean Sea be- was the source of their courage and their low the hillside. witness.” LEBANON: Christians must be united and participate From page 1 a convoy of chartered school buses, Your Goals Come First. themselves with programs. leaving at 5 a.m. for the 10 a.m. Mass. Aside from the complimentary “We Christians must be united and white pope caps, people in the crowd participate” in the pope’s visit, Srour improvised versions of sun protec- told Catholic News Service, “other- tion with torn pieces of corrugated wise there will be no more Lebanon. (504) 584-5967 www.FBTonline.com boxes tied around heads and papal It will become like Iraq, and now Syr- and Lebanese flags worn as bandan- ia, with all the Christians leaving.” © 2012 First Bank and Trust, A First Trust Company. as. George Srour, 38, estimated that Contributing to this story was Do- 20,000 people came from Zahle in reen Abi Raad. September 19, 2012 The Catholic Commentator 11

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http://www.bumbabella.com Custom Made, Hand Smocked Dresses, Gowns & Bonnets: Christening, Flower Girl, Christmas, First Communion, Easter Jeanine looks over her sleeping baby at the new home opened up by Maternity and Adoption Services of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Photo by Barbara Chenevert | The Catholic Commentator 2415 Dogwood Ave. (225) 284-1098 Baton Rouge, LA 70808-2123 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge opens home for moms and newborns

By Barbara Chenvenert Patrick Church in Baton Rouge gave a large contri- Staff Writer bution for the purchase of furniture, and various groups, including the Knights of Columbus from St. (Editors note: The names of the woman and her Patrick, some students from Catholic High School son featured in this story have been changed.) and other community volunteers, painted. Jeanine looks around with pride at the spacious, The home opened Sept. 1. newly furnished apartment she shares with her Jeanine said she came to live in the Sanctuary for Honesty. Respect. 6-week-old son, Zach. “It is a new chapter in me and Life because she was not seeing eye to eye with her Professionalism. my son’s life. It is our first place as mother and son,” parents who did not approve of her pregnancy. Af- Courtesy. she said. ter Zach was born, she moved into the apartment Jeanine is the first occupant of a new residence to so that she could save money to finish Baton Rouge house mothers and their newborns set up by Ma- Community College where she is working on a de- ternity and Adoption Services of Catholic Charities gree in early childhood development. Joe Skibinski, Agent It’s how I treat all my customers. And you  can be sure I’ll always do my best to meet of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Jeanine lives there “My passion is children. I love kids,” she said.       your needs. Like a good neighbor, with her son and another mother, whose baby is Zach “means everything to me. He’s the reason I am ® ­   State Farm is there. CALL ME TODAY. only 4-weeks-old. doing everything – school, a job, everything is done €‚€ƒ„ The home is an extension of the diocese’s Sanctu- for him.” ary for Life, a home for unwed mothers that is next Her baby is “alert, happy and very gassy,” she door. Jeanine “graduated” from the sanctuary when said, citing a familiar anthem of a new mother. “I’m 1101016.1 V  her baby was born July 31. As an occupant of the getting used to carrying around another human new home, she pays rent, has a lease and is respon- being. But it takes a lot longer to go anywhere,” she sible for cooking, cleaning and grocery shopping, said. Anthony’s Baton Rouge’s only unlike her life at the sanctuary where a housemoth- The ladies sign a lease for six to nine months to TRUE ITALIAN DELI Italian Deli Since 1978 er supervised the girls and their chores. live in the home. Although they may be on mater- !! Social worker Stephanie Sterling said when she nity leave from their jobs, they have to be enrolled o To Go began working at Catholic Charities in January she in school, employed or looking for a job while living rDer FRESHLY- MADE saw a need to help new mothers. “Once the baby was there. SANDwIcH TRAYS born, it was difficult for some of them to find safe, They are selected based on their experiences FOR TAILGATING!! affordable housing. Catholic Charities had this ga- while residing in the Sanctuary for Life, their ability Mix ‘n’ Match – Muffolettas, rage apartment, so I wrote a proposal for (it to be to get along and to live independently, Sterling said. Roast Beef with Provolone, renovated) and it was approved. There was a true Catholic Charities “strives to stay in line with our Turkey with Swiss, Ham & need. There is no other mother/baby home in this mission to help the neediest in our community. We Cheese. Deli cheeses, meats, area,” she said, only a homeless center for mothers want to help women and people make life-affirming Italian sausage & groceries and children. choices for their children,” she added. for your party recipes! Sterling solicited help from Lindsey Rutiglano, “We want the girls to feel at home, to feel loved Phone orders welcome! a nurse who frequently worked with the girls at and to be able to live more independently. This is a Go TiGers! 10248 Florida Blvd. (BON AMI shopping center) the sanctuary. She was able to get the apartment transition – a bridge to more independent living,” (225) 272-6817 • Mon. - Sat. 9:30 am - 6 pm cleaned, furnished and decorated. Sterling said St. Sterling said. 12 The Catholic Commentator YOUTH September 19, 2012

REMEMBERING SEPT. 11 – To honor the memory of the people died on Sept. 11, 2001, are St. John Middle School student council members, from left, Gabrielle Deslatte, students from St. John Middle School, together with the Capital Area United Way, Maddison Pitre, Olivia Ledet and Blanche Gallagher. Right photo: Presenting a ban- made banners and visited community leaders on Patriots’ Day to thank them for ner to Iberville Civil Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi, left, are, Gallagher, Pitre, Lisa Morel, their service to their community. Left photo: Presenting a banner to Plaquemine director of religious education, Ledet and Deslatte. Photo provided by Donna Kirkland | St. John Fire Department Captain Joby Bryant, left, and fire fighter Charles Digiovanna, right, Middle School

Three Catholic High students MODELING FAITH – At each St. Jean Vianney School Mass, a earn Eagle Scout rank Saint of the Month is chosen and modeled for the students. The Catholic High School gradu- es, the scouts earned numer- chosen saints demonstrate the ate Mac Cangelosi ’12 and CHS ous merit badges and attended 10 guiding principles being dis- Seniors Jonathan Hoffman and many summer and winter camp cussed this year. SJV teachers Patrick Isacks received their sessions. Desiree Vignola and Wendy Bib- Eagle Scout awards on Aug. 26 Cangelosi constructed bench- by along with three student vol- at Our Lady of Mercy Church in es for visitors and residents of unteers assist religion teacher Baton Rouge. the Williamsburg Senior Liv- Tina Villa. In August, St. Regina, The Eagle Award recipients ing Community. Hoffman con- whose name means queen, was were led down the ceremonial structed a three stream table chosen as an example of respon- procession by CHS alumni, for use in educational classes sibility. Fifth-grader Alexa White Frank Vicari. for the Bluebonnet Swamp. portrays St. Regina. Photo provided by Brother Xavier Werneth SC, Isacks constructed and Johanna Brubaker | St. Jean Vianney School CHS faculty member, gave the planted an herb and vegetable opening blessing and closing garden for the Our Lady of the prayer. Lake elderly housing. In addition to completing all All three scouts are members the Eagle Scout required badg- of Our Lady of Mercy Troop 12.

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HELPING HURRICANE ISAAC VICTIMS – Members of the Ascension Catholic Regional High School Stu- Blessing and Dedication dent Council delivered items collected by its school family and community to the families of Riverside of the Academy Arts Center Academy students, who recently lost their homes and belongings during Hurricane Isaac. At the delivery of the items are, from left, front row, Jacob LaGrange, Bailey Burgess, Nancy Guillot, Jordan Zeringue; and back row, Megan Ourso, ACHS guidance counselor; Deja Cutno; Molly Mallory; Rebecca DeManuelle; Ra- Sunday, October 7, 2012 • 3:00 p.m. ven Jackson; Carrie Turnbull; and Riverside Academy representatives Perry Dicarlo, guidance counselor; Etta Luminais, principal; Thomas Hymel, disciplinarian; and Todd Hidalgo, board member. Photo provided by St. Joseph’s Academy Wendy Poirrier | Ascension Catholic High School September 19, 2012 YOUTH The Catholic Commentator 13 McDonald talks about serving neighbor in refugee camp in Rwanda

By Debbie Shelley to pursue what I love and what would Assistant Editor benefit the world while maintaining a career. Erin’s presentation was a shin- Social worker Erin McDonald spoke ing example of how possible that is. She to St. Joseph’s Academy seniors on Aug. kind of retreated from the busy western 16 about how her experiences of serving world and went to reshape the world in Rwanda overlapped with the mission where the people need it most.” of serving “dear neighbor” of the Sisters She added, “I never really consid- of the St. Joseph, of which McDonald is ered (service) as a possible vocation, a candidate. but I find the thought of it so exciting During her time in Rwanda, Mc- and fulfilling. It kind of got me excited Donald served Congolese children and to get out into the world and go get it.” adults for two years as a Jesuit Refu- Senior Lindsey Mouton said the gees Services (JRS) project director in presentation piqued her desire to do Kizibia and Gihembe refugee camps. Erin McDonald tells St. Joseph’s Academy seniors about her experiences in serving in a service work outside of the country. “I A refugee is defined as someone who refugee camp in Rwanda as part of the Jesuit Refugee Services program. Photo by Debbie Shelley had an idea of going back to Nicaragua is displaced from his or her country be- | The Catholic Commentator since going on a mission trip in June, cause of natural disaster, war or perse- but Ms. McDonald broadened my ho- cution, stated McDonald. She said the are making a better tomorrow for them fears melt away as they think about rizons by explaining all the different United Nations states there are 10 mil- and showing them a better way, stated what their part is in the world and liv- fields anyone can go into anywhere in lion refugees in the world, but there are McDonald. “The skills you build today, ing out their dreams. the world,” she said. likely 40 million displaced people. the experiences you have today, will “Don’t be afraid to follow your heart,” “I really enjoyed her talk, and I Mary and Joseph would be catego- impact tomorrow.” McDonald said. got to relate to some of the things she rized as refugees today, according to Another important mission of JRS Many SJA seniors enthusiastically talked about because there were many McDonald. in Rwanda is teaching people, many received McDonald’s message. Senior similarities that I experienced in Nica- “They could not return to their home who live in mud huts with no electric- Amelia Fuselier said, “She showed us ragua,” said senior Elise Richard. “Her without fear. They were in exile,” said ity and water, about reconciliation and how she had done truly good work with videos and pictures really caught my McDonald. hope. joy and had managed to find a livelihood attention and opened my eyes to social She stressed that people should care “Love is the only hope. It is the only in it. I’ve been super stressed recently work. I think that her calling to be a about what happens to refugees be- thing that can move us forward,” said with trying to figure out what I want to Sister of St. Joseph is wonderful, and I cause what happens in one community McDonald, who added that reconcilia- do with my life and how I can manage wish her the best. She is very inspiring.” impacts the rest of the world. tion is more than “going around hug- “We have an opportunity to serve ging people.” our brothers and sisters in Christ,” Mc- McDonald discussed how the mis- Donald said. sion of JRS melds with the mission of Office of Evangelization & Catechesis She added that people in the United the Sisters of St. Joseph: “We live and is offering “short courses” on States have been blessed and they are work so that all people may be united called to share those blessings with with God and with one another.” Catholic Sexual Morality others. Serving in a location where “life is McDonald told the seniors that JRS stripped down to what matters most,” October 11, 18, 25, 2012 (three consecutive Thursdays) currently serves refugees in 50 coun- McDonald said her desire was strength- from 6 to 9 p.m. at tries throughout the world. JRS is ened to work and live in community as St. Margaret Church, Albany serving 54,000 people in three refugee a religious sister to foster love and rec- camps in Rwanda. In the refugee camp onciliation. where McDonald worked as a school This Sisters of St. Joseph candidate March 7, 14, 21, 2013 (three consecutive Thursdays) superintendent, the goal of JRS is to encouraged the SJA seniors to think from 6 to 9 p.m. at educate the 12,000 children. about what holds them back from do- St. Anne Church, Sorrento By educating the children, people ing what they want to do, and let those The course is designed specifically for those who teach sexual morality catechesis to students in Parish Schools of Religion, Catholic Schools, Retreats or a Youth Ministry setting. For more information, call 225-336-8760.

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Make check payable to Diocese of Baton Rouge. Mail to: Office of Evangelization & Catechesis P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028 BEAR SCARE – Sacred Heart of Jesus School pre-k classes held their annual bear parade on Sept. 7 as the culmination to their study of the letter “B.” Claire Callega, For additional information contact center, “Claire Bear,” frightens SHS principal Joanie Hutson with her ferocious Michelle Hall at 225-336-8760 or [email protected] bear growl. Photo provide by Lisa Cossé | Sacred Heart of Jesus School Email: [email protected] 14 The Catholic Commentator ENTERTAINMENT September 19, 2012 As God is his witness: A takes over Tara

By Kurt Jensen into the future: home video. tations: “The archdiocese owns 50 percent Swope said. “We have formed a for-profit Catholic News Service As for merchandising profits, Margaret of the rights free and clear. The other 50 company that the archdiocese and the Mitchell herself negotiated for a percentage percent is held in trust for the benefit of the trust jointly own and we have assigned NEW YORK —Steve Swope, the deacon of those in 1939, and her estate later rene- widow of Eugene Mitchell,” Joseph Mitch- our rights to ‘Gone With the Wind’ to this who is overseeing the late Joseph Mitchell’s gotiated in the 1980s when broadcast mogul ell’s brother. company. Three archdiocese employees multimillion-dollar “Gone With the Wind” Ted Turner ended up with the rights, which “So currently the Eugene Mitchell Fam- are on the board and ... there are three bequest to the Archdiocese of Atlanta, dis- are now controlled by Warner Bros. ily Trust is our business partner,” Deacon from the trust side.” covered quickly that Mitchell’s munificent Deacon Swope, the former president and gift was going to take him into uncharted chief executive officer of the Rubicon Group Motion Picture Association of America territory. in Atlanta, which provided market-demand MOVIE ratings: Mitchell’s donation has drawn worldwide analysis to the travel industry, estimates that G – General audiences; all ages admitted attention, particularly because, in addition to the 50 percent stake will bring in $100,000- PG – Parental guidance suggested; some significant funds, the archdiocese received $200,000 annually to the archdiocese for REVIEWS material may not be suitable for children a 50 percent stake in royalties from contin- the next 20 years. USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting PG-13 – Parents are strongly cautioned ued sales of the 1936 Pulitzer Prize-winning The archdiocese has created a corpora- classifications: to give special guidance for attendance novel, two sequels to the novel, the Oscar- tion to manage the literary inheritance, and A-I – General patronage of children under 13; some material may A-II – Adults and adolescents winning 1939 motion picture, and the vast will use the same law firm Stephens Mitchell be inappropriate for young children A-III – Adults merchandising associated with the movie. used for advice on safeguarding the work. R – Restricted; under 17 requires accom- A-IV – Adults, with reservations panying parent or adult guardian Joseph Mitchell, one of two sons of au- Does this now give the Archdiocese of L – Limited adult audience NC-17 – No one under 17 admitted thor Margaret Mitchell’s brother, Stephens, Atlanta a sideline in “Gone With the Wind” O – Morally offensive died last October. plates, dolls and snow globes? Well, sort of, In the early 1960s, as the copyright on the but no one in Atlanta is picking out dresses novel came up for renewal, Stephens Mitch- and music boxes, Deacon Swope explained: The Cold Light of Day John Sullivan set out to answer the ques- ell negotiated for and obtained a percentage “Warner Bros. does the merchandising of (Summit) tion, “What does Barack Obama believe?” of all future income from the film. The ar- these tangible items, but the archdiocese Sluggishly unfolding action adventure In bringing his 2010 best-seller “The Roots rangement included box-office receipts and will participate in the revenue stream pro- in which an ordinary businessman (Henry of Obama’s Rage,” to the screen, right-lean- prospective television showings – though, duced by those items. Warner’s has the ex- Cavill) unexpectedly finds himself caught ing scholar D’Souza, who also narrates, somewhat surprisingly in retrospect, the pertise and experience to manage the deci- up in the world of espionage after his fam- uses the 44th president’s own memoir as first TV airing of the film did not take place sions around what is produced and where ily is kidnapped during a vacation in Spain his starting point for a globetrotting jour- until 1976. The deal would also cover a me- it is sold.” and he learns that his father (Bruce Willis), ney in search of the chief executive’s intel- dium whose development lay even farther As for more sequels and possible adap- whom he believed to be a cultural attache, lectual roots. The fairly slickly produced is in fact a CIA agent. As he tries to meet movie that results offers a studied – if obvi- the kidnappers’ demands, and avoid falling ously partisan – analysis of the president’s into the clutches of one of dad’s colleagues early life and influences. Though the con- (Sigourney Weaver), who may or may not clusions drawn from this examination are be a traitor, he’s joined on the lam by a both radical and questionable, the shy and Madrid office worker (Veronica Echegui) likable D’Souza’s tone is never uncharitable. whose family connections have gotten her Still, most viewers are likely to come away mixed up with the warring operatives as from his film holding precisely the same well. Amid the mayhem of frantic gun duels view of the president they did going into it. and hectic car chases, director Mabrouk El Adult themes and a single expression that Mechri fails to provide viewers with much could be construed as profane. A-II; PG reason to care. Considerable violence, some of it harsh and gory, adult themes, several Finding Nemo 3D instances of profanity, at least one use of (Disney) the F-word, and occasional crude and crass Delightful aquatic adventure, now re- language. A-III; PG-13 released in 3-D, about a timid tropical fish (voice of Albert Brooks) who journeys The Words across vast stretches of treacherous ocean (CBS) in order to rescue his son Nemo (voice of This mostly pleasing rumination on Alexander Gould), who has been captured moral choices and how the theft of ideas by scuba divers and placed in a dentist’s propels fiction eventually lurches to an fish tank. With beautiful computer anima- ambiguous ending likely to please no one. tion and memorable characters, director The three-tiered story centers on a strug- Andrew Stanton creates an enchanting fish gling writer (Bradley Cooper) who happens fable about friendship, heroism and the love across the manuscript of a novel which he between a father and son. A-I; G publishes as his own work, only to face an ethical dilemma when the real author Resident Evil: Retribution (Jeremy Irons) turns up. Co-writers and (Screen Gems) directors Brian Klugman and Lee Stern- Nearly plotless shoot-’em-up, the fifth thal’s talky drama is just the thing for those entry in the “Resident Evil” series based on yearning to don tweed and corduroy, sip red the video game, retains its usual high body wine and discuss literature on rainy nights. count but lowers the splatter factor quite Two premarital situations and occasional a bit. Writer-director Paul W.S. Anderson profane and crude language. A-III; PG-13 again has Milla Jovovich as Alice in her black tights, this time with sidekick Bingbing 2016: Obama’s America Li, fighting off virus-infected, flesh-eating (Rocky Mountain) zombies and the machinations of the evil Engaging political documentary in Umbrella Corp. Gun, knife and martial-arts which filmmakers Dinesh D’Souza and violence, fleeting rough language. A-III; R September 19, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT The Catholic Commentator 15 Disciplines find ways to serve, especially close to home 12345 6789 11120 131 41 51 61

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moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www ACROSS 2 Exorbitant rate of interest can’t remember when Alanis something for those nearest to us, 1 One of the two natures of 3 Amplified electronically Morissette last had a new song and those small acts make a dif- Jesus 4 Lemon or orange ender out. I have always liked the ference. 6 Chilled 5 Baby boomers are becoming I 10 Small nail empty ones fresh, edgy sound from this Ca- One of the first ways to make a 14 Comment to the audience 6 Hip bones nadian rocker. I was happy when difference is to make sure you are 15 One of the theological virtues 7 Permanent state of life charac- 16 Come in last terized by the profession of the her eighth studio disc “Havoc and donating to an organization that 17 Microwaves evangelical counsels Bright Lights” was released. Its helps our human family in some 18 “___ ideal world…” 8 Mrs. Peron single moving up the charts is way. The Scriptures suggest that 19 Diocese of Honolulu home 9 “…but you make it a ___ of 20 A parish position (abbr.) robbers” (Mt 21:13) “Guardian.” we give away 10 percent to others 21 Green and Pekoe 10 Light-colored hair The song’s protagonist seems in need. 23 The ___ of Forbidden Books 11 ___ to Emmaus to have a friend who has seen her This is a challenging goal, but 24 St. Mary’s Cathedral is this 12 Stadium near Shea New South Wales capital 13 Two, in Paris smile when in pain and “soldiered aspiring toward such generosity is 26 Antelope 22 “…for ___ and tooth for…” (Ex through the profane.” He wants her one way of showing that you want 29 Script conclusion? 21:24) to know that she is not alone as she to be a “guardian” for God’s family. 30 Fine sheep leather 23 About, on a memo 34 Esau and Jacob, for example 25 Members of a religious order faces life’s challenges. He pledges On The Record If you need ideas on who to donate 37 Catholic horror actor 27 Dens to be a “warrior of care” and “your to or how to make donations, talk 38 NT book 28 Alphabet string angel on call” as she encounters Charlie Martin with one of the leaders of the youth 39 Clods 31 “Give us ___ day our daily 40 The Swiss ___ bread” life’s pain. In his perspective, it is ministry group at your church 41 Frank’s daughter 32 US state in which the Diocese “the greatest honor of all, as your parish or a religious education 42 Roast hosts, for short of Nashville is found guardian.” teacher at school. 43 Arranges in groups 33 Blind as ___ 44 Contraction 34 It was empty Easter morning His words are a big commitment, perhaps Sharing part of your money is a beginning. 45 A library stack 35 City in central Texas more than he realizes. We cannot know what Also important is direct service to those in need. 47 Man of many troubles 36 “Granting that…” another will face or whether we can sustain the Few of us will bring our talents and service to 48 Well-known 37 What Judas was in charge of 49 Acquiesce 40 Capricorn effort. To be a “guardian” is to promise to be a those in other countries, but there are plenty of 53 “…___ one another with a 41 Certain keys true friend, one who will strive to live out the ways to be helpful locally. Key Club, Beta Club, holy kiss” (1 Cor 16:20) 43 Native of Glasgow promises made. National Honor Society and other school orga- 56 Princess from Alderaan 44 Word of praise 58 Bare peak 46 Mixes dough Being a “guardian” is what we need to be for nizations are often involved with direct service 59 O’Neill’s daughter 47 ___ alai each other. Doing so does not mean that we can to community, and it is a great way to be of help 60 Informal test 50 Cultural values protect another person from every disappoint- while having lots of fun with a group of peers. 62 First prime minister of India 51 Scandinavian 64 Put down 52 Test answers ment or hurt. All of us bump into these realities at Another way is through your church parish 65 Widespread 53 The New Jerusalem in Revela- some point. youth group. Take the lead in getting service proj- 66 Snare tion was made of this We can’t be responsible for another person’s ects going with your peers there. 67 Molar drs. 54 Wander 68 Try to find 55 City west of Tulsa recovery and healing; it takes work on their Disciples of Jesus are always looking beyond 69 Donkeys 57 OT prophetic book part. Such effort always is personal. However, a their needs. They seek to be faithful friends to 60 Alphabet string “guardian” can be faithful in providing under- those they care about. Beyond that, they know DOWN 61 Turnabout, familiarly 1 Pilate washed his in front of 63 Greek goddess of the dawn standing, encouragement and hope. that God wants them to be “guardians” for the the crowd Solution on page 18 When you are an ongoing source of such posi- good of humanity. tive qualities, your friend begins to believe that Sometimes the needs of other people are great, he or she will recover and even discover again the but guardians know how to love, and nothing is Insurance Solutions! potential for good that life holds. more powerful or expansive than love based in David T. Didier As today’s disciples of Jesus, we strive not just the presence of God. Find a way to be a guardian Senior Financial Advisor to be “guardians” for those we love, but we cast in our world. our caring toward God’s family on this planet. 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ikos Kazantzakis once suggested well. It hits us with a tumult and violence people reach sometime death. But we often fail that there are three kinds of souls that overthrows our childhood and sends during their twenties or to distinguish that there Nand three kinds of prayers: us out, restless, sexually driven, full of thirties, though some are two clear and sepa- — I am a bow in your hands, Lord, grandiose dreams, but confused and take longer to cross that rate movements here: draw me, lest I rot. insecure, in search of a new home, one threshold. Moreover, the Jesus gave his life for us — Do not overdraw me, Lord, I shall that we build for ourselves. This struggle, crossover is never pure in one movement, and break. from being restlessly driven out of our and complete, the strug- he gave his death for — Overdraw me, Lord, and who cares first home to finding a place to call home gle for self-identity and us in another. He gave if I break! again, is the journey of essential disciple- private fulfillment never his life for us through When I look at life, I also see three ship. completely goes away; his activity, through his great struggles, not unlike those so poeti- Normally we do find our way home but, at a certain point, generative actions for us; cally named by Kazantzakis. And each of again. At a certain point, we land. We we begin to live more for and he gave his death these has a corresponding level of Chris- find ourselves “at home” again, namely, others than for ourselves. through his passivity, tian discipleship. What are those great with a place to live that’s our own, a job, Generative discipleship through absorbing in love struggles and those levels of discipleship? a career, a vocation, a spouse, children, begins then and, for most In Exile the helplessness, diminu- There are three major phases in our hu- a mortgage, a series of responsibilities of us, this will constitute tions, humiliations and man and spiritual journey: and a certain status and identity. At that the longest period of our Father Ron Rolheiser loneliness of dying. • Essential discipleship – The struggle point, the fundamental struggle in our lives. During all those Like Jesus, we too are to get our lives together. life changes, though it may take years for years, our task in life is clear: “How do meant to give our lives away in generosity • Generative discipleship – The us to consciously realize and accept this. I give my life away more purely, more and selflessness, but we are also meant struggle to give our lives away. Our question then is no longer: “How do I generously, more generatively?” to leave this planet in such a way that • Radical discipleship – The struggle get my life together?” Rather it becomes: But being the responsible adults who our diminishment and death is our final, to give our deaths away. “How do I give my life away more deeply, run the homes, schools, churches and and perhaps greatest, gift to the world. Essential discipleship and the struggle more generously and more meaning- businesses of the world is not the final Needless to say that’s not easy. Walking to get our lives together is our initial task fully?” At that stage, we enter the second stage our lives. We still must die; the in discipleship behind the master will in life. Beginning with our first breath, phase of discipleship. most daunting task of all. And so our require that we too will eventually sweat we struggle to find an identity and to default line must shift yet one more time. blood and feel “a stone’s throw” from ev- find fulfillment and peace there. We are “How can I now live so There comes a point in our lives, when erybody. This struggle, to give our deaths born in a hospital and soon taken home our real question is no longer: “What can away, as we once gave our lives away, to where we have parents, a family and a that my death will be an I still do so that my life makes a contri- constitutes radical discipleship. place that’s ours. This period of our lives, bution?” Rather the question becomes: When we look at the demands of childhood, is intended by God and nature optimal blessing for my “How can I now live so that my death will discipleship, we see that one size does not to be a secure time. As a child, our major be an optimal blessing for my family, my fit all! struggles have not yet begun. But that family, my church church and the world?” will change dramatically at puberty. Radical discipleship and the struggle OBLATE FATHER ROLHEISER, theologian, teach- Simply put, puberty is designed by and the world?” to give our deaths away is the final stage er and award-winning author, is presi- God and nature to drive us out of our of life: As Christians, we believe that dent of the Oblate School of Theology in homes in search of a home that we our- Generative discipleship and the strug- Jesus lived for us and that he died for San Antonio, Texas. He can be contacted selves build. And it generally does its job gle to give our lives away is a stage most us, that he gave us both his life and his through his website ronrolheiser.com. Do Catholic values dominate the lives of young Catholics?

e tend to forget that all of our thoughts, ac- parents, relatives and In a very real sense, schooltime is in competition tions and feelings are culturally conditioned. neighbors. In our with showtime. Catholic schooltime should create a WThe values that predominate our secular cul- huge society, we use mindset or climate of opinion that is clear on central ture influence all thinking, acting and feeling within our mass entertain- principles and critical of false values. As fewer Catho- that culture. ments to instruct our lics experience Catholic education, the issue of con- So a very practical question all Catholics, especially children on how they veying and preserving Catholic culture looms all the young ones, should be considering these days is: Whose should express their larger. values, or which values, dominate my thoughts, actions emotions and what Catholic college students, for example, should be and feelings? Do Catholic values dominate my life? values they should encouraged to ask themselves in the face of magazine Culture and its dominant values are transmitted have. ... We are show- and television advertising not, “What does this ad invite socially, not genetically. Learning is therefore impor- ing our youngsters me to buy?” but rather, “What does this ad presume me tant if a shared way of life (a culture) is to be preserved. exactly the opposite of to be?” Formal education is part, but only part, of the process of what we want them to Behind the ad stands a value waiting to be confront- enculturation; entertainment, recreation, imitation and imitate. We are show- ed by the values that define one’s Catholic culture. The observation play a big role. Looking Around ing them men who young are indeed caught in a crossfire; without realizing John Lennon had his head handed to him when he brutally attack others it, they are on a battleground. remarked that The Beatles were more popular than Father William J. Byron SJ when angry. We show All Catholics should be open to change, of course, but Jesus. But he did have a point. people who murder only for the better. They should be perceptive enough Catholics can find themselves caught in a crossfire because of hatred and expediency. We show that love to avoid being seduced away from their Catholic values between the influence of Catholic values and broader is expressed only by hunger for another’s body and we and from the thoughts, actions and feelings that their cultural forces that are hostile to those Catholic values. show them little else.” Catholic values might reasonably be expected to foster. Although she did not have Catholics in mind when she The word “show” or “showing” is used by Mead five And all of us should want to be sure that those Catho- wrote the following words, the famed anthropologist times in that brief scan of the forces that shape the lic values are getting through in the first place. Margaret Mead recognized that there are hostile forces minds and actions of the young. Obviously, “showtime” at work against the preservation of culture and she – on stage, television, movie screen and, by extension, JESUIT FATHER BYRON is university professor of business posed the problem this way: “radio shows” – is an element to be examined when and society at St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia. “In small societies, children learn by imitating their exploring the question of the formation of values. Email: [email protected]. September 19, 2012 VIEWPOINT The Catholic Commentator 17

| LETTER TO THE EDITOR 50 years since Vatican Council II opened Redundancy he years fly by, but for those old such a way that it could be an tholicism. The world seemed in term Catholic enough to remember, the most im- instrument of unity among to sense that a profound Tportant event in the last century of the Christian faiths. He knew change was taking place in Christians the Catholic Church began 50 years ago on that the second goal of unity the heart of Catholicism. For some time now I have October 11, 1962, the Ecumenical Council could not be achieved im- Hope and expectation were been confused by a term that Vatican II. The Catholic Commentator staff mediately, but he hoped that created in many circles, is often used by priests, dea- along with many Catholic publications and there would be “in the East, such as the World Council of cons and even some members other media sources are planning a series to first a rapprochement, then Churches and the Orthodox of the laity. As a matter of fact, commemorate this historical event. I have a reconciliation and finally a Church in Istanbul. The Ital- at Mass this Sunday the priest been asked to give a bird’s-eye view of the complete reunion of so many ian editor of the five volume used this term on numerous council in my columns as we celebrate the separated brethren with the “History of Vatican II,” occasions. The term to which I anniversary. While I was only a seminar- ancient common mother; and Giuseppe Alberigo, wrote: am referring is “Catholic Chris- ian in Rome at the time, I had the happy in the West a generous pasto- “The people – believers and tians.” privilege of attending some of the council ral collaboration between the nonbelievers, Catholics and I am aware of the Catholic functions and watching the major play- two ” (Roman Catho- Another non-Catholics – instinctively clergy and lay administered ers in this world changing council. It truly lic and Protestant churches). understood that the elderly apostolate organization named was “ecumenical” in that it sought world- This idea that the process of Perspective pope’s initiative was a highly Catholic Christians Inc., but wide Christian unity, and both the spirit it ecumenism between Ro- significant act and saw in it a the way the term is being used engendered and the documents it produced man Catholic and Protestant Father John Carville sign of hope, a sign of confi- can in no way be referring to affected everyone, believers and non-believ- churches should proceed dence in the future and in the this organization. The term ers alike. along the lines of “coopera- prospects for renewal.” seems redundant to me since it The pope is the bishop of Rome as well as tion” and “collaboration,” rather than simply At the same time, opposition to the is my understanding that a per- universal vicar of Christ. But no pope that I demanding that Protestants return to the council began to grow from the Roman son who claims to be Catholic is can think of ever ventured out of Rome fur- Roman church, prompted determined re- institutions, especially from the curia (car- a person who believes in Jesus ther east than Germany until Vatican II. In sistance. But the old pope was also deter- dinal and bishop administrators in Rome). Christ and is therefore a Chris- fact, when Vatican I closed in 1870, the Ital- mined. He emphasized his conviction that One observer wrote in a letter to Cardinal tian. To use the word Catholic ian army had confiscated the Papal States the Church “is on a journey ... and the task Montini in Milan (later Pope Pius VI), “Af- as an adjective to modify the leaving the pope only . Pope of the one who leads it is not to preserve it ter their initial flight, the old buzzards are word Christian is confusing to Pius IX, the pope then, and all of his suc- as though it were a museum.” coming back.” They would create opposi- me. I know that the use of the cessors down to Pius XII, who died in 1958, John XXIII wanted the council to be tion to the pope’s intentions, leaving him word Catholic can mean “uni- had declared themselves “prisoners of the a transition between eras, an event like almost alone. versal, general or all-inclusive,” Vatican” and refused to leave its boundar- a “new Pentecost” that would bring the Many bishops coming to Rome for the and if this is the meaning of ies, about two square church out of its post- council feared that they would be just a the term then why not use one city blocks. The world The world seemed to sense tridentine sense of rubber stamp for the old viewpoints of the of these adjectives since many had to come to them. embattlement and its . In fact, a few days before people may not know these Pope John XXIII that a profound change was post-Vatican I sense the opening of the council, driving back other synonyms as alternate was elected Pius XII’s of resistance to the from a visit to Tivoli just outside of Rome, meanings for the word Catho- successor in October taking place in the heart of modern world into a Baton Rouge Bishop, the late Robert Tracy, lic. of 1958. Ninety days new phase of witness asked Patrick Gillespie, his vicar I can understand that all later he surprised the Catholicism. and proclamation. general, whom he had brought with him, Christians are not Catholic world, and most of all Unlike their leader, “Patrick, what do you think is going to hap- but I thought that all Catholics his own cardinals and bishops who headed however, many bishops and cardinals pen? How long will the council last?” were Christians. Is there such a his administrative departments by calling suffered from myopia and comfort with No one read more about the church and thing as a Catholic non-Chris- the 21st Ecumenical Council. On January the status quo. There was also the curia’s kept a closer eye on its goings-on than Mon- tian? 25, 1959 he gathered the relatively small institutional antipathy to a council, which signor Gillespie. “A few weeks,” Monsignor Please clarify the use of the group of cardinals in Rome for a consis- more than anything else, could change their Pat answered, “these Roman guys have term Catholic Christians. tory in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the system. already written everything they want the Walls at the close of the Week of Prayer for What Pope John preached, he did. Soon council to say. You are supposed to vote yes.” Joy Wagener Christian Unity. His speech to the cardinals after his announcement of the council, he Bishop Tracy was deflated. He thought Baton Rouge began: “Trembling a little with emotion but left the Vatican, drove down the Tiber River that the council was called for him, and at the same time humbly resolute in my pur- and visited the Roman City jail. So much he had great dreams of what it could do. pose, I announce to you a double celebration for being a “prisoner of the Vatican.” Then So did Father Clarence Waguespack and I, which I propose to undertake: a diocesan later he made a pilgrimage out of Rome to who were sitting in front of them in the car. Letters to synod for the city and a general council for Assisi. He died after only the first session I always wondered what our Italian driver the universal Church.” He later wrote in his of the council, but his successor, Pius VI, thought. the Editor memoirs, “The Journey of a Soul,” that his continued the open spirit of John, making a words were received by “a profound silence.” pilgrimage to Jerusalem to greet the East- (Next in The Catholic Commentator – Letters to the Editor For his council the pope had two pur- ern Patriarch there, and then later flying to Bishop Tracy’s council, the opening, Pope should be typed and lim- poses – it was to be, he said, a council of New York to address the United Nations. John XXIII’s address and the council that ited to 350 words and “aggiornamento,” or renewal, a bringing up Both John Paul II and Benedict XVI have the Spirit prepared.) should contain the name to date, and a council of reunion with the brought the chief shepherd to the flock all and address of the writer, ancient Catholic churches of the East and over the world. FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest in the Dio- though the address will with non-Catholics everywhere. The announcement of the council caused cese of Baton Rouge and writes on current not be printed. We reserve The pope wanted to update the Church in a stir of excitement far beyond Roman Ca- topics for The Catholic Commentator. the right to edit all letters. Send to: Letters to the Editor, The Catholic Com- Mission Statement mentator, P. O. 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This edition of CNS’ Viewpoints looks at finding faith in your travels. Whether embarking on a pilgrimage abroad, where faith is the ultimate destination, or travels within the United States, signs call- ing us to God are everywhere. 2012 © Catholic News Service/USCCB Turn your travel into a pilgrimage

pilgrimage abroad isn’t perhaps real human spirit – be- another. the only way to discover came most visible. We visited the We’re still on the journey Aimages of faith along the crushed Ninth Ward, populated we’re calling our great American road. mostly by older people of color. road trip, still seeing images of My family is about halfway The neighborhood is coming faith. through a weeks-long journey back – though ever so slowly. Ne- Travel is enriching, especially of discovery. We’re enjoying the glected by local officials before, when we meet people with dif- rich cultural experiences of our during and after the storm, it fell ferent perspectives, different nation. We kicked off this vaca- to volunteers and humanitarian experiences and different back- tion with a jaunt across the Gulf organizations to rebuild homes grounds. There’s the bellman Coast, sampling the incredible and lives in the Ninth Ward. who survived Katrina but whose breadth of God’s connection. We found a wonderful family didn’t; the owner of the We rolled through the area example of that city’s spirit on little restaurant who rebuilt; the pummeled by Hurricane Ka- the stone-paved plaza between tourist who was surprised that trina seven years ago. I knew, Jackson Square and St. Louis the Alamo and David “Davy” of course, how devastating the Cathedral, an impressive build- Crockett were real. storm had been. At the Arch- ing with a great religious and As we headed north to enjoy diocese of Chicago, where I was secular history. A pickup band nature’s wonders in our national working then, we frequently was entertaining tourists with parks, we spotted a billboard for wrote about the volunteers who a long and loud rendition of the rent outside tiny Bowie, Texas. offered sweat and service to standard, “When the Saints Go It’s a reminder that travel can rebuild homes and churches. Marching In.” A cliche, yes, but be an opportunity to see God. It Driving through the area, we the imagery was right on. read simply: “Here’s your sign.” discovered the first signs of re- A few days and several hun- birth as we neared Biloxi, Miss. dred miles later, we were touring TOM SHERIDAN is a former edi- We saw sculptures, including the mission country around San tor of the Catholic New World, those made with trees toppled Antonio, Texas, learning how newspaper of the Archdiocese of by the hurricane, which were those early Spanish Catholic mis- Chicago and a deacon ordained later carved by artists. They gave sionaries brought an end to one for the Diocese of Joliet, Ill. He Visitors take in the view of St. Louis Cathedral from Jackson Square in them a new life as birds, animals way of life while fostering faith in writes from Ocala, Fla. New Orleans. Photo by Nancy Phelan Wiechec | CNS and people. We spotted many such sculptures dotting the landscape across Katrina’s path. But the storm’s scars re- Meeting as strangers, united as pilgrims by experiences in faith main. Along the coast, we drove quietly past lot after empty lot, have traveled with pil- we connected to people in places realizing the faith she professed to bring faith to life, to learn, to the ground scoured clean by the grims to about half a dozen where saints or notable early was also our faith. It was one of pray and to listen to the some- storm, which hit the area Aug. Icountries over the years, and Christians had lived and died those moments you remember times quiet voice of God speaking 29, 2005. In Bay St. Louis, brick while they were all exciting ad- – sometimes more than 2,000 forever. through the human heart. Those steps lead to houses that no lon- ventures, each began the same years ago. A pilgrimage to Greece As we moved from site to site, of us on the pilgrimage moved ger exist. way: with prayer, planning and and Turkey, to follow in the listening to Paul’s encourage- from a group of strangers to a In Biloxi, we stopped by St. more prayer and lots of laughter footsteps of St. Paul, stands out ment, his thankfulness for the community of believers, seek- Michael Catholic Church, left before, during, and especially as a watershed moment for me people, his worries about the ers of a closer relationship with a shattered shell by the storm. after, the pilgrimage. because Paul came to life in the church in Corinth, in Philippi, in our God, and in doing that, we However, with help from volun- The sites and people who places we visited. I could almost Thessaloniki, in all of the places became friends, pilgrims with a teers, it now is thriving. Biloxi’s lived and worked in these hear Paul talking with Priscilla where he brought Christ to the common heritage and a common casinos also were quick to re- special places where pilgrims and Aquila at the noisy markets people, we began to be trans- faith. build for the tourists, generating flock must come alive in spite of in Corinth where people brought formed. When Paul’s letters are Returning home, we were a whirlwind that sucked a few everything else going on around their wares to sell. While it is read in the liturgies, especially changed. It was difficult to bucks out of my wallet. the group, such as “Please, come certainly a ruin now, albeit a fa- letters to the people in places disperse, to leave the comfort The Gulf Coast’s rich Catho- over here, I have something to mous one, if you close your eyes, where I have walked, it feels and strength we found together. lic past is never far beneath the show you.” My personal favor- you can imagine the crowds, the more like the apostle is writing However, like disciples, it was surface – literally. We stopped to ite took place in the Holy Land jostling for room to better see to me as well as to the people of important not only to carry the watch a small archaeology dig at while descending the winding and hear Paul. his time. Using my imagination, memory of this journey within, an old cemetery just outside the steps into the tiny room where, The letters Paul wrote to I can see the field of flowers in but also to share our insights Biloxi Visitors Center. A team of we were told, Lazarus’ tomb had Corinth were the subject of our Philippi, even if these ancient with our families and friends. We students sifting sand came up been and where a woman stood liturgies in different places where places disappeared long ago. realized we would see everything with – among other artifacts – a on the steps holding a tray and he brought the Gospel. Most But a pilgrimage doesn’t with new eyes, with deeper faith. small gold crucifix dating to the called: “Lazarus, come out. Give moving was an outdoor liturgy suddenly appear out of thin air. area’s French colonial history. me a dollar.” by the stream where Lydia was It begins with an idea and a LIZ QUIRIN is editor of The Messen- But it was in New Orleans that However, on each occasion, baptized. We talked about Lydia conversation and grows. It takes ger, newspaper of the Diocese of Katrina’s real human toll – and in each place our group stopped, and the time in which she lived, shape with a goal in mind: a goal Belleville, Ill. 20 The Catholic Commentator September 19, 2012 ‘We Shall Not Be Moved: The Catholic Sisters of New Orleans’ to be broadcast Sept. 23

Not even the human tragedies South Bend, Ind. “Their choices evacuation. The academy oper- sus, or Teresian Sisters, 1915, and work in other ministries in and loss of life nor the destruc- were not uniform, simple or im- ated in modular units until they their convent, also on Mirabeau New Orleans and nearby Cov- tion of residential and ministry mediate; ultimately, however, all completed and opened a brand- Avenue, for which they didn’t ington. facilities caused by Hurricane six congregations re-confirmed new high school in January have the funds to restore. After Presented by the Interfaith Katrina could force the Catholic their commitment to the city 2011. Lafon Nursing Home was deciding to stay, checks started Broadcasting Commission, this Sisters of New Orleans to leave and its people,” she added. restored and reopened. arriving, $25,000, $10,000, is the first of four faith-based the city where their congrega- The congregations featured • Marianites of Holy Cross, etc., from unknown donors. stand-alone films in ABC’s “Vi- tions had ministered for as long in the film, the year they came 1849, their Holy Angels Center, They restored the convent and sion and Values” series for this as three centuries. Their sto- to New Orleans and their minis- a community center and senior continue to run a retreat center new broadcast season. ries are told in the hour-long tries affected by the floods are: housing in the Bywater neigh- documentary, “We Shall Not Be • Ursuline Sisters, 1727, Ur- borhood, was not only damaged Moved: The Catholic Sisters of suline Academy and their large but occupied by the National New Orleans,” which will air on convent, which sheltered some Guard as a command post. It WBRZ-TV at 10 a.m. Sunday, 20 men, women and children for has been repaired. Sept. 23. a week before evacuation. The • Congregation of St. Joseph, The film relates the motiva- high school was closed for only 1854, their convent on Mirabeau tions, struggles and decisions one semester after three months Avenue and other buildings, that six congregations made of clean-up and restoration. housing assisted living home in the face of the destruction • Congregation of Our Lady for sisters, St. Joseph Montes- wrought by Katrina, which of Mount Carmel, 1835, Mount sori School and the People Pro- made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005. Carmel Academy, reopened after gram, a senior activity center. “This analysis elevates the hundreds of donations including After partial restoration, a fire VISITING THE ELDERLY ­– Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court program from the level of a by King Abdullah of Saudi Ara- destroyed the buildings. The St. Rose de Lima members visited the Gonzales Healthcare Center ‘Katrina brick-and-mortar re- bia who donated $300,000 for sisters of the Congregation of St. recently and along with the newly formed Junior Catholic Daugh- building chronicle’ to a complex desks, chairs and file cabinets. Joseph didn’t rebuild, but they ters brought desserts, called bingo and helped residents make and fascinating journey with They also opened Cub Corner, a purchased property on Lake- greeting cards. Those visiting the Healthcare Center are front row, religious women who faced an child development center. shore Drive to house their Peo- from left, Valerie Leeth, Hope Leeth, Brooke Plauche, Conley uncertain personal and pub- • Sisters of the Holy Family of ple Program, which reopened. Banker, Rosa Rodriguez, Ruth Humphrey, Estelle Babin, Mason lic future,” said Sister of St. New Orleans, 1842, St. Mary’s They continue to serve in other Westbrook; and back row, Becky Shillings, Dawn Fortenberry, Re- Francis of Sylvania Judith Ann Academy and Lafon Nursing ministries throughout New Or- gent Bettye Lambert, Lynne Keller, Kathy Lambert and Rebecca Zielinski, the film’s writer and Home, which experienced 17 leans. Tambling. Photo provided by Dawn Fortenberry | CDA Court St. Rose de Lima producer for NewGroup Media, patients’ deaths while awaiting • Society of St. Teresa of Je-

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