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Ascension Francis welcomes retired Pope Christ’s closeness to us forever Page 2 Benedict back to Vatican

Action alert BY CINDY WOODEN Protect conscience rights, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For the first time in religious liberty history, the Vatican is home to a pope and a retired Page 3 pope. welcomed his predecessor, retired Pope Benedict XVI, to the Vatican May 2 outside the convent remodeled for the 86-year-old retired pontiff and five aides. Pope Francis and Pope Pope at rosary Benedict entered the convent’s chapel together “for a brief moment of prayer,” said Jesuit Father Mary helps Christians grow Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman. Pope Benedict had been staying at the papal Page 4 summer villa in Castel Gandolfo since retiring Feb. 28. Pope Francis traveled to the villa 10 days after his election to visit, pray and have lunch with Pope Benedict; the new pope also has telephoned his predecessor on at least two occasions. Mission work In response to questions about the fact that Pope impacts student Benedict seemed to be much frailer than he was two months ago, Father Lombardi told reporters, Bishop Dwenger senior “He’s an elderly man, weakened by age, but he is not suffering from any illness.” prepares to return to Haiti In the last year of his pontificate, Pope Benedict Page 9 was seen walking with a cane on more and more public occasions; after Pope Benedict retired, Father Lombardi confirmed that he had had a pacemaker inserted before becoming pope in 2005 and had undergone a brief procedure in November The Catholic Doctor to replace the battery. While the Vatican is now home to a pope CNS PHOTO/L’OSSEVATORE ROMANO VIA REUTERS Is In Retired Pope Benedict XVI greets Pope Francis at the Vatican May 2. The 86-year-old retired pon- tiff, who had been staying at the papal summer villa in Castel Gandolfo since retiring Feb. 28, Making good decisions HISTORIC, PAGE 20 returned to the Vatican to live in a monastery in the Vatican Gardens. at the end of life Page 16 Catholic school expansion in Fort Wayne St. and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishes to open doors to two separate schools in fall, 2014

BY CORINE B. ERLANDSON

FORT WAYNE — It is the hope that St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School, St. Joseph Parish and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish will be starting a new chapter in their schools and parishes in August of 2014. That is when two separate schools, St. Joseph Catholic School and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, will begin the school year as two separate Catholic schools. For the past 15 years, St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School operated as a joint Catholic school, sponsored by both St. Joseph Parish and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. The school received financial support from both parishes. PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSON St. Joseph School, at left, is located at 2211 Brooklyn Ave. in southwest Fort Wayne. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, right, is located at 10700 Aboite Center Road in southwest Fort Wayne. EXPAND, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 12, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the The Ascension: Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856

PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Christ’s closeness to us forever

EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad IN TRUTH Editorial Department PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan AND FREELANCE WRITERS: Michelle Castleman, CHARITY Karen Clifford, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Diane Freeby, Sister Margie BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Lavonis, CSC, Jodi Magallanes, Joe Kozinski, Vince LaBarbera and Deb Wagner his Sunday we celebrate the glorious mystery of the Ascension of the Lord. Business Department The Gospel of Luke tells us that BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride Twhen was taken up to , the AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber disciples did him homage and returned to BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Jerusalem with great joy. Why this joy? [email protected] We might have expected them to feel aban- doned or sad at this separation of Jesus Advertising Sales from them. But no, they did not feel aban- Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) doned. 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Fax (574) 830-1042. who embraces and sustains the entire cos- CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ, LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC mos, He is close to each one of us forever. Christ’s ascent to heaven is depicted in a stained-glass window at St. Therese of Lisieux Church in News deadline is the Monday morning We can call upon Him and He is always Montauk, N.Y. The feast of the Ascension, observed May 12 this year, celebrates the completion of before publication date. Advertising within our hearing. We can inwardly draw Christ’s mission on earth and His entry into heaven. deadline is nine days before publica- near to Him. He comes to us in the sacra- tion date. ments, most amazingly in the Eucharist. Jesus is also close to us through the Holy descended upon them on Pentecost which ture. The message of Christ will have an Today’s Catholic may be reached at : we will celebrate next Sunday. impact on our world only through the wit- Today’s Catholic, Spirit, the promise of the Father. The whole Trinity is involved with us! In Luke’s The Holy Spirit is the power through ness of believers who live the Gospel in a P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN which Jesus caused the disciples and causes convincing and faithful manner. To do so, 46856-1169; or email: Gospel, Jesus says to the disciples: Behold I [email protected] am sending the promise of my Father upon all of us, His disciples today, to experience we must listen to the Word of God, be men you. This promise of the Father is the Holy his closeness. Experiencing His closeness, and women of prayer, with lives centered ISSN 0891-1533 Spirit. That’s why Jesus did not send the knowing Him intimately through the power in the Holy Eucharist. We must be men and USPS 403630 disciples out on mission at that moment. of the Holy Spirit, we are strengthened to women who open our hearts to the gifts of He told them to wait, to stay in the city be His witnesses. This is how the Church, the Holy Spirit we received at Baptism and until they (were) clothed with power from Christ’s family, spread from Jerusalem, Confirmation. on high. This power is the Holy Spirit out- throughout Judea and Samaria, and even If our faith in the Risen Lord is alive, if poured on Pentecost. to the ends of the earth. This is how the we are close to Christ, our hearts will be We read about the event of the Church grew: through witnesses, start- full of joy and the mission of witnessing Ascension also in the Acts of the Apostles. ing with Peter and the apostles, and down to our faith will come naturally. The joy There we read that, before his Ascension, through the centuries, men and women of following Christ impels us to bring to Jesus told the disciples that they would be close to Christ, filled with the Holy Spirit, others the good news of salvation with the baptized with the Holy Spirit. He said: you people of faith living their lives as wit- courage that comes from the Holy Spirit. will receive power when the Holy Spirit nesses of the Risen Lord. And that should Blessed John Paul II once said that the comes upon you, and you will be my wit- include you and me. Holy Spirit is “the secret of the life of nesses…. We live in an age where there are impor- the Church.” Without the Holy Spirit, we The disciples needed to wait for the Holy tant challenges to evangelization and to would not experience the joy of faith nor Spirit and they did, along with the Blessed Christian witness. We need a revival of have the power to spread and defend the Mary, in the upper room. He mission, especially in our secularized cul- faith. Come Holy Spirit! May 12, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 SWISS GUARDS STAND IN FORMATION IN APOSTOLIC PALACE AT THE VATICAN Public Schedule of biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS

• Sunday, May 12, 11 a.m. — Adult Confirmation Mass, Matthew Cathedral, South Bend • Sunday, May 12, 5 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint Adalbert Church, South Bend • Monday, May 13, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne • Monday, May 13, 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, Saint Vincent de Paul Church, Fort Wayne • Tuesday, May 14, 3:30 p.m. — Meeting of Indiana Bishops, Pastoral Center, Diocese of Gary • Wednesday, May 15, 9:30 a.m. — Meeting of Indiana Catholic Conference, Pastoral Center, Diocese of Gary • Wednesday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. — Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner, Hilton Garden Inn, Notre Dame • Thursday, May 16, 12 p.m. — Meeting of Board of Directors of Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community, Fort Wayne • Friday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. — Meeting of Hispanic Apostolate, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Warsaw • Friday, May 17, 4 p.m. — Baccalaureate Mass for Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame • Saturday, May 18, 5 p.m. — Baccalaureate Mass for University of Notre Dame, Joyce Center

Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty Holy Hour across the diocese

• St. Charles Borromeo Church, 4916 Trier Rd, Fort Wayne, has CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING holy hours all Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the chapel. Swiss Guards stand in formation in the Apostolic Palace as Switzerland’s President Ueli • Queen of Peace Church in Mishawaka has an hour and a half (3:30 -5 p.m.) every Saturday of Adoration and Exposition prior to the Maurer visits the Vatican May 6. Swiss Guards celebrate their annual swearing-in cer- Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. They dedicate this time in honor of private emony every May 6. prayer for the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty. • St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Decatur, hosts Eucharistic Exposition on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. and on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. The parish asks par- ticipants to pray for the protection of marriage, religious freedom and school doors as St. Joseph School gratitude to the study committee, unborn children. that year.” the pastors and the principals for EXPAND St. Joseph School enrollment their hard work and commitment CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 will be open to St. Joseph parish- to Catholic education. He looks ioners, as well as parishes such as forward to both schools provid- ACTION ALERT: St. Patrick Parish, which does not ing strong Catholic formation and Faculty and staff worked hard have a Catholic school. The plan academic excellence for over 200 to keep the two campuses united, of having St. Joseph School and more children than the present Protect conscience rights and with shuttle buses, a monthly all- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School school can accommodate. school Mass, and partnering dif- as separate schools is being put in The new plan for both ferent grades together as Prayer place so as to not turn away fami- schools was announced by religious liberty: US bishops urge Partners — such as the eighth and lies who want their children to Bishop Rhoades at a meeting second grades — by doing spe- attend Catholic schools. Indiana’s for parents, faculty and staff at Congressional support for H.R. 940 cial projects and sitting together School Choice Program has St. Joseph Parish on April 29. made children attending Catholic In attendance at the meeting at Mass. WASHINGTON — The Obama liberty. Recommended actions schools a realistic option for were Superintendent of Catholic Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Administration’s contracep- include the following: families who could previously not Schools Dr. Mark Myers, St. commissioned a committee to tive / abortifacient / steriliza- • Send an e-mail to your rep- afford Catholic schools. Elizabeth Ann Seton pastor study Catholic schools, and the tion mandate will begin to be resentative through the USCCB’s Both schools are scheduled to Father Jim Shafer, St. Joseph pas- committee concluded that this is a enforced against nonprofit Action Center. open as two separate schools in tor Father Tim Wrozek, Principal good time to have pre-K through religious schools, charities and • Call your representative. August 2014. Lois Widner, Assistant Principal eighth grade at St. Elizabeth Ann healthcare providers on Aug. 1. Contact the U.S. Capitol switch- St. Joseph School will have Greg Slee, future Principal Cristy Seton on Aboite Center Road in In the days to come, Congress board at (202) 224-3121, or call one class per grade. St. Elizabeth Jordan, and members of the com- southwest Fort Wayne. The com- must decide whether to address your representative’s local office. Ann Seton School will have two mittee who studied the idea of mittee also concluded that this is this problem through must-pass Additional info may be found on classes per grade. having two separate Catholic a good time for St. Joseph Parish legislation before that deadline. U.S. Representatives’ websites at Lois Widner will be princi- schools. on Brooklyn Avenue to have kin- Members of the House should be www.house.gov. pal of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton “This is an exciting time for dergarten through fifth grade. The urged to include the Health Care • Information is avail- School along with Greg Slee as both our Catholic schools,” said 2015-2016 school year will add Conscience Rights Act (H.R. 940) able in a printer-friendly ver- assistant principal. Cristy Jordan Principal Lois Widner. “As we sixth grade, the 2016-2017 school in the next bill needed to keep sion of the alert at http:// will be principal of St. Joseph experience a tremendous growth year will add seventh grade, and the federal government operat- nchla.org/datasource/ School. in enrollment, we see our vision the 2017-2018 school year will ing. Materials on the need for iactionalerts/4aaHCCRA.22c.13. “As St. Elizabeth Ann Seton touching so many children’s add eighth grade to St. Joseph better conscience protection are pdf. Parish celebrates our 25th anni- lives. Our committed and dedi- Catholic School. available at the U.S. Conference The U.S. bishops offer the versary this year, we look for- cated staff is looking forward to “It is important to me that our of Catholic Bishop’s webpage, following suggested message: ward to the continued growth the expansion and being a strong school be able to accept more www.usccb.org/conscience. “Please include the Health Care of our parish community and presence in southwest Allen children, and be able to educate Resources include new fact Conscience Rights Act (H.R. facilities,” said St. Elizabeth Ann County.” and form this next generation sheets and four “voices of con- 940) in upcoming ‘must-pass’ Seton pastor Father Jim Shafer. of students into wonderful and science” — video testimonies of legislation. Government must not “Bishop Rhoades has a wonderful moral young people with great women who spoke at the House force Americans to violate their vision to provide Catholic educa- character,” said St. Joseph pastor of Representatives press confer- religious and moral beliefs on tion to even more of our children. Father Tim Wrozek. “St. Joseph ence last month about the need to respect for life when they provide Both parishes will be blessed by Parish celebrates its centennial enact H.R. 940. health care or purchase health this move.” anniversary in 2014, and it seems Please act today to protect coverage.” Bishop Rhoades expressed his very appropriate to open our conscience rights and religious 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 12, 2013 Mary is a mother who helps Christians grow, pope says at rosary

come problems. BY CINDY WOODEN “A life without challenges does not exist; and a young man or (CNS) — Mary is a mother woman who does not know how who helps Christians grow, face the to face challenges,” he said, simply difficulties of life and use their free- will be “spineless.” dom to make lasting commitments, “Like a good mother, she is close Pope Francis said. to us so that we never lose the cour- Marking Catholics’ traditional age to face the adversities of life, to celebration of May as the month face our own weaknesses, our own of Mary, Pope Francis led the sins,” Pope Francis said. recitation of the rosary May 4 at the With her example of saying Basilica of St. Mary Major. “yes” to God’s plan for her life and After the service, he went to the with her encouragement, he said, steps of the basilica to greet thou- Mary also helps Christians make sands of people who were unable to lasting commitments, using their get inside, and he asked them to say freedom to do good and to follow three Hail Marys “for me, because God’s will. I need it.” He also led the crowd in Freedom “certainly isn’t doing chanting “Viva la Madonna” (Long everything we want, allowing pas- live the mother of God). sions to dominate us, moving from At the beginning and end of the one experience to another without service, Pope Francis venerated discernment, following the fads of the basilica’s famous icon of Mary the moment; freedom doesn’t mean “Salus Populi Romani” (health of throwing everything we don’t like the Roman people). out the window,” he said. True In a reflection after the recita- freedom is the ability to say “yes” to tion of the glorious mysteries of the what is good and to make “defini- rosary, Pope Francis said there are tive choices.” three primary ways in which Mary, “How difficult it is in our time to as a mother with “great and tender make definitive choices,” the pope love,” promotes the healthy growth said. “The ephemeral seduces us. of Christians. CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING We are victims of a tendency that Like a good mother, he said, Pope Francis burns incense before the icon of Mary “Salus Populi Romani” (health of the Roman people) after pushes us toward the provisional, Mary “wants her children to grow praying the rosary during a service at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome May 4. as if we wanted to remain adoles- and to grow well; for that reason she cents.” “We must not be afraid of defini- teaches them not to give in to lazi- to their ideals. men and Christians in a superficial Also like a good mother, he said, ness,” but to take responsibility for tive commitments, of commitments “She helps us to grow humanly way, but to live with responsibility, Mary does not try to shield believers that involve and have an effect on their actions, to commit themselves and in the faith, to be strong and not always reaching upward,” the pope from every difficulty, but gradually to projects and tasks, and to hold on our whole lives,” the pope said. “In give in to the temptation of being said. teaches them how to face and over- this way our lives will be fruitful.” FDA ‘acted irresponsibly’ in lowering age for emergency contraceptives WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Deirdre McQuade, spokeswoman A ruling by a federal judge in birth-control pills to prevent con- ease, especially among young Food and Drug Administration for the USCCB’s Secretariat for early April said the Food and Drug ception up to 72 hours after unpro- people.” “acted irresponsibly” with its deci- Pro Life Activities. Administration must make emer- tected sex. According to the FDA The group Concerned Women sion to lower the age limit from Plan B One-Step now will be gency contraceptives available to it will “not stop a pregnancy when for America charged that health 17 to 15 for purchasing an over- sold openly on pharmacy shelves all ages by May 6. a woman is already pregnant, and officials were putting politics the-counter emergency contracep- while the generic brands will still The Justice Department there is no medical evidence that and so-called progress ahead of tive, said an official of the U.S. be sold under pharmacy counters announced May 1 that it is appeal- the product will harm a developing the health of children as well as Conference of Catholic Bishops. and only for those 17-years of age. ing this decision, saying the judge fetus.” women. “No public health consideration Those who purchase the drugs who issued the ruling had exceeded In 2006, the Food and Drug “It makes no sense that kids justifies the unsupervised sale of will have to show identification to his authority and that his decision Administration approved over-the- need parental permission to take such drugs to young teens,” said prove their age. should be suspended while the counter sales of Plan B to women aspirin at school, but they’re free appeal is underway. 18 and older; three years later, a to buy and administer Plan B,” The appeal and a request for an court ruling made it available to Penny Nance, CEO and president injunction will not affect the FDA’s women 17 and older without a of CWA, said in a statement. April 30 decision to allow emer- prescription. Until Korman’s rul- Some women’s groups said the All gency contraceptives to be sold ing, anyone younger still needed a FDA’s decision was seen as not Religious Goods without a prescription to 15-year- prescription. doing enough by some women’s olds. The Associated Press reported groups who noted that some young 8808 Coldwater Road U.S. District Court Judge that the FDA was ready to lift all women without identification will In Coldwater Centre at Wallen Road Edward Korman in Brooklyn, age limits on emergency contracep- still be unable to purchase the 260-490-7506 N.Y., said the case wasn’t about the tives and let them be sold over the emergency contraceptives. potential misuse of the emergency counter in late 2011, but Health A Feb. 21 statement by the •Books •Bibles contraceptive by 11-year-olds and Human Services Secretary German bishops said the “morning- because he said the number of girls Kathleen Sebelius, changed the after pills,” or Plan B, can be dis- •Rosaries •Statues that age likely to use the drugs was FDA’s course, saying that even pensed at Church-run hospitals to minuscule. though some girls as young as 11 prevent rape victims from becom- •Crucifixes •Medals Korman’s ruling was in are physically capable of bearing ing pregnant. response to a lawsuit by the Center children they shouldn’t be able to “Women who have been vic- •Church Supplies for Reproductive Rights seeking to buy the pregnancy-preventing pill tims of rape will, of course, receive expand access to emergency con- on their own. human, medical, psychological and traception. McQuade said the FDA’s latest pastoral help in Catholic hospitals •First Communion Dresses McQuade said in a May 1 state- decision will make young teens — this can include administration ment that she hopes the FDA will “vulnerable to sexually transmitted of the ‘morning-after pill’ as long •First Communion Gifts appeal the federal judge’s decision. diseases and sexual manipulation.” as it has a preventive rather than The FDA said in a statement that She said studies have shown abortive effect,” the bishops’ con- •Confirmation Gifts its April 30 decision was indepen- that “wider access to so-called ference said. dent of the court case and was not ‘emergency contraception’ reduces They added that “medical and •Baptismal Gifts & Gowns intended to address it. neither pregnancy nor abortion pharmaceutical methods that result Plan B, known generically as rates, but can contribute to higher in the death of an embryo may still Support your school. Use All Saints SCRIP! levonorgestrel, uses large doses of rates of sexually transmitted dis- not be used.” May 12, 2013 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5

Statement of Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Harrisburg Bishop McFadden dies Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend attending bishops’ meeting in Pa. On the death of Most. PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Reverend Joseph McFadden, Bishop Joseph P. McFadden of Harrisburg died May 2 Bishop of Harrisburg in Philadelphia where he was attending a meeting of May 2, 2013 Pennsylvania’s Catholic bishops. According to a Facebook posting from the diocese, Bishop I received this morning the very sad news of the death of McFadden awoke at the rectory Bishop Joseph McFadden who succeeded me as Bishop where he was staying and felt ill. of Harrisburg. I share the deep feeling of loss of the faith- He was taken to a hospital and was pronounced dead at about ful of the Diocese of Harrisburg during this difficult time. 7:40 a.m. Bishop McFadden was a good and gentle shepherd after No cause of death was the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. He served the immediately available. He was Church with great faith and love as a and bishop. 65 and had been the bishop of Harrisburg for three years. He was also chairman of the U.S. Personally, I will miss Bishop McFadden. I remember bishops’ Committee on Catholic with gratitude our years serving together as brother bish- Education. ops in Pennsylvania. He was a gracious and generous man A funeral Mass was to be who poured out his life in service of others. I will miss the celebrated May 8 at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg, fol- times we would go out for dinner during our U.S. bishops’ lowed by burial in Holy Cross meetings, great opportunities to catch up on our minis- Cemetery. tries and on the news of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Bishop McFadden was born May 22, 1947, in Philadelphia, the only boy of three children. I and the people of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South He went to Catholic schools his Bend will be praying for the faithful of the Diocese of whole life. Harrisburg during this time of mourning. My heart goes While studying at St. Joseph out to all the and people of my beloved home dio- University in Philadelphia, he played on the freshman basket- cese. ball team, and also started coach- ing basketball, including his high We are in the midst of the joyful season of Easter. I pray school alma mater, St. Thomas that the Risen Lord will welcome Bishop McFadden into More High School for Boys. Upon graduation from St. the joy of heaven. May this good and faithful servant of Joseph, he took a teaching at the Lord rest in peace! West Catholic High School for Boys, and coached basketball and CNS PHOTO/CHRIS HEISEY, THE CATHOLIC WITNESS baseball teams there. He entered Bishop Joseph P. McFadden of Harrisburg, Pa., died May 2 in the seminary in 1976 and was Philadelphia where he was attending a meeting of Pennsylvania’s ordained for the Archdiocese of Catholic bishops. According to a Facebook posting from the diocese, Philadelphia in 1981. Bishop McFadden, 65, awoke at the rectory where he was staying and In 1982, he was named admin- felt ill. He was taken to a hospital and was pronounced dead shortly istrative secretary to Cardinal First Communion Clearance thereafter. He is pictured during his 2010 installation in Harrisburg. John Krol of Philadelphia, a post he held until 1993. From 1993 to 2001, he was president of said. “The relationship between passes to the diocesan College SALE! Cardinal O’Hara High School in bishops and presidents on the of Consultors upon Bishop Springfield, Pa. local level can be characterized McFadden’s death. They have In 2001, Bishop McFadden as positive and engaged, demon- until May 10 to elect an admin- 50%OFF! was named pastor of St. Joseph strating progress on courtesy and istrator who will be in charge of Parish in Downingtown, where he cooperation in the last 10 years.” the day-to-day operation of the All First Communion Items: served until he was appointed an At his 2010 installation Mass diocese until a new bishop is Veils...Rosaries...Picture Frames auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia as bishop of Harrisburg, Bishop appointed. in 2004. He served in that capac- McFadden said, “I ask you to “I was shocked and deeply Figurines...Remembrance Books ity until taking the reins of the pray for me that I may be a good saddened” to learn of Bishop Jewelry...Photo Albums...and more! Harrisburg Diocese in June 2010. shepherd after the heart of Jesus. McFadden’s death, said a May Bishop McFadden called Pray that together we may be 2 statement from Archbishop Thru May 31, 2013 Catholic schools “centers for the good builders of the kingdom of Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia. New Evangelization” in a Jan. 29 God here in Harrisburg.” “I am grateful that I had the Monday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm statement for Catholic Schools Bishop McFadden also served opportunity to be with him over FREE Week. “The unique atmosphere on the bishops’ Task Force on the last few days,” Archbishop Tuesday & Wednesday: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm PARKING in our garage! of our Catholic schools is a Faith Formation and Sacramental Chaput added, “and spend time in Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm space and place where the New Practice. conversation with him.” Evangelization can reach out to Governance of the diocese 915 South Clinton Street • Fort Wayne 46802 • (260) 399-1443 parents and children in a way that is respectful of the human person, presents the teachings of the Church, and supports family At life,” he said. Also in January, he issued a one-page report on the imple- Hannah’s mentation of the 1990 Vatican document “Ex Corde Ecclesiae” (“From the Heart of the House, Church”). “Bishops reported that they believe our institutions of we support moms and babies. Catholic higher education have made definite progress in advanc- PO Box 1413 • Mishawaka IN 46546 •574-254-7271 ing Catholic identity,” the report 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 12, 2013 License laws, court ruling “We must lift up the dignity of all human life — even for those con- left in place please victed of the worst crimes — and work to transform our culture so immigrant advocates that it respects the inherent dignity WASHINGTON (CNS) — The ews riefs and value of all people,” said Bishop N B Blaire in his statement. Supreme Court April 29 let stand a lower-court ruling that tossed out restrictive provisions of an Alabama Detroit Archdiocese immigration law. Later in the week, MOTHER, DAUGHTER JOIN IMMIGRATION RALLY three jurisdictions acted to make it to sell four buildings, easier for people without legal immi- relocate offices gration status to get driver’s licenses. Without comment, the court rejected DETROIT (CNS) — The Alabama’s appeal of an 11th Circuit Archdiocese of Detroit announced it Court of Appeals ruling that blocked has sold four buildings in or close to key provisions of a broad immigra- downtown Detroit and will relocate tion law that took effect in 2011. its administrative offices sometime Justice Antonin Scalia noted that he next year to another building down- disagreed with the decision not to town where it will be the anchor take the case, but he did not explain tenant. The archdiocesan chancery further. Two days later, the gover- building, which sits next to St. nors of Maryland and Oregon signed Aloysius Church, and an unoccu- laws creating a driver’s license for pied two-story building next to it are people who lack legal immigration being sold to the same buyer. The status but who pass the tests and Richard Building, a 10-story meet other criteria for state residen- structure that houses many arch- cy. And Washington Mayor Vince diocesan departments and offices, Gray proposed an ordinance to cre- has been sold to another buyer. The ate a similar type of license in the archdiocesan print shop, in Detroit’s District of Columbia. Catholic and Corktown neighborhood, adjacent to Protestant bishops in Alabama had downtown, is being sold to a private sued to block parts of that state’s telecommunications firm. Proceeds immigration law, out of concern from the sales will net the arch- for how certain provisions might diocese $3.2 million, the archdiocese affect churches’ ability to minister to said in an April 30 press release. The people in need, said Bishop Robert archdiocese added the funds will be J. Baker of Birmingham in a phone used for repairs and maintenance interview May 3 with Catholic News on other properties. Workers in the Service. CNS PHOTO/PATRICIA ZAPOR buildings will stay put for at least another year while its new quarters R.I.’s same-sex marriage Adriana (no last name given) and her daughter, Jackeline, attend an immigration reform rally in the Capitol Park Historic District in Georgetown, Del., May 1. More than 1,000 people gathered in the town, where about are being refurbished. The print shop law is ‘serious injustice,’ will move to a former high school archbishop says 48 percent of the population is Latino or of Hispanic origin, according to the U.S. Census building on the grounds of Sacred Bureau. Poultry processing, agriculture and the tourist industry of nearby beach resorts are Heart Major Seminary in the city. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (CNS) — The move will reduce the available The legalization of same-sex mar- where many of the immigrants work. office space for archdiocesan offices riage in Rhode Island May 2 was from 150,000 square feet to no more described as a “serious injustice” by than 50,000 square feet, depending the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ “Popular piety is a road which leads wife of King Ferdinand II of the Two her heroic virtues. Last June, the on whether the archdiocese leases Subcommittee for the Promotion and to what is essential, if it is lived in Sicilies, died in 1836 at the age of 23 Vatican approved the miracle. five floors or six at the new location. Defense of Marriage. “The mean- the Church in profound communion from complications of childbirth; she ing of marriage cannot be redefined, with your pastors,” the pope said was known and venerated in Naples Cardinal Dolan asks for because its meaning lies in our very May 5 to an overflow crowd in for her faith and charitable work; Bishops hail repeal nature. Therefore, regardless of what St. Peter’s Square, including some and Maria Bolognesi, was born in of capital punishment prayers for kidnapped law is enacted, marriage remains the 50,000 members of traditional con- 1924 to a poor family in northeast- Orthodox clergy in Syria union of one man and one woman — fraternities from various European ern Italy; because she was needed to in Maryland by the very design of nature, it can- countries. The groups had gathered help care for her siblings and work in WASHINGTON (CNS) — One U.S. NEW YORK (CNS) — Cardinal not be otherwise,” said Archbishop for a three-day pilgrimage to Rome the fields, she managed to complete Timothy M. Dolan challenged Salvatore J. Cordileone of San in observance of the Year of Faith, only the first two years of elementary Catholic bishop hailed the repeal of the death penalty in Maryland as Massgoers to hold onto hope and Francisco, sub-committee chair- and their members — in colorful school. Known as a mystic, she was to pray for the safety and well-being man. Rhode Island became the 10th robes and capes — stood out among often sick and died in 1980 at the “a courageous step toward a culture of life.” The comment, by Bishop of two Orthodox archbishops kid- state to allow same-sex marriages the crowd. A number of the confra- age of 56. napped in Syria in late April while after Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed ternities had brought the ornate cru- Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, Calif., chairman of the U.S. bishops’ carrying out a humanitarian mis- the bill into law May 2 following a cifixes they ordinarily carry in local Cardinal beatifies first sion. “Our prayers are singularly fer- final 56-15 vote in the House. The religious processions. One of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, was issued vent this spring morning as I invite law will take effect Aug. 1. Bishop crucifixes stood under a horseshoe- lay, black Brazilian all of us to unite in supplication,” Thomas J. Tobin of Providence, shaped frame, decorated with multi- May 2, the day Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, a Democrat, signed Cardinal Dolan said during Mass R.I., expressed his opposition to the colored flower petals in a design that woman, ‘Nha Chica’ May 2 in St. Patrick’s Cathedral legislation in a letter to the state’s included a portrait of the pope. the bill that repeals capital punish- SAO PAULO (CNS) — Thousands ment. In Baltimore, Maryland’s larg- for Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Catholics posted on the website of Paul of Aleppo and Syriac Orthodox the Providence Diocese May 2. The of worshippers filled the streets of est city, the interior and exterior Pope signs decrees the town of Baependi for the beatifi- lights of the Basilica of the National Metropolitan Gregorios Yohanna letter will appear in the May 9 edi- of Aleppo. Both prelates were kid- tion of the Rhode Island Catholic. cation of the first lay, black Brazilian Shrine of the Assumption of the in sainthood causes, woman, Francisca de Paula de Jesus. Blessed Virgin Mary were to be lit at napped April 22 in northern Syria including an Italian queen Known to most Brazilians as Nha dusk that evening, and remain illu- while on a humanitarian mission to Pope celebrates diversity Chica, Paula de Jesus was the daugh- minated overnight, in honor of the secure the release of two priests — VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope ter of a former slave. She died in repeal. Archbishop William E. Lori an Armenian Catholic and a Greek of popular piety, unity Francis recognized the miracles 1895 after a lifetime of service that of Baltimore had testified in support Orthodox — kidnapped in February. of Church needed for the of a earned her the name “Mother of of the legislation to repeal the death The cardinal was joined by Orthodox 19th-century Catholic queen and the Poor.” Her process penalty at hearings in the Maryland leaders and other Catholic prelates. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope a 20th-century Italian mystic. The started in 1993, but in 1995 gained Senate and House of Delegates, the The Mass fell on Holy Thursday in Francis celebrated popular piety as pope signed the decrees May 2, strength with the revelation that a legislature’s lower chamber. In 2008, the Orthodox Church. “Our Holy a means of transmitting the faith and according to a Vatican statement schoolteacher was cured of a con- Auxiliary Bishop Denis J. Madden Father, Pope Francis, our own cultivating it in ordinary Catholics the next day. The dates for the genital heart defect after praying to of Baltimore had served on the United States Conference of Catholic but said such piety must be practiced ceremonies were not Nha Chica. The miracle was sent for Maryland Commission on Capital Bishops and our brother Orthodox in communion with the hierarchy in announced. The two decrees were review to the Vatican in 1998, and in Punishment, which examined the use bishops from around the world have order to maintain the Church’s unity. for: Maria Cristina of Savoy, the 2011 Pope Benedict XVI approved of capital punishment in the state. pleaded for prayers for these two brave men,” Cardinal Dolan said. May 12, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Rediscover: App invites For his Eagle project, Nicola led fellow Scouts, friends and family in Catholics to connect installing 14 directional trail signs and laying mulch in various areas SOUTH BEND — Little i Apps, at Metea Park North. The signs give LLC has announced its involve- around the diocese people the ability to easily navigate ment in the recently released the trails. “Rediscover:” app, a mobile Nicola is a senior at Bishop application for iPhone, iPad, iPod Dwenger High School. Outside of touch and Android. Designed for Scouting, he is in marching band, Catholics, the app individually FED CHALLENGE TEAM TAKES REGIONAL pep band, drum line, table tennis, supports and enriches each user’s video club, rugby and a volunteer of personal prayer and faith life. the Diocese Fort Wayne-South Bend The app meets people where they televised Mass. He is also a 10-year are at in their spiritual life and member of the Allen County 4-H. helps support their re-engagement After graduating from high school, toward full participation in the he plans to attend college. faith and a deepened relationship within the . “We are excited to be working in Special events planned conjunction with the Archdiocese for deaf and hard of of St. Paul and Minneapolis in creating a mobile app that meets hearing the needs of modern Catholics,” FORT WAYNE — The Diocese said Patrick Leinen, developer and of Fort Wayne-South Bend and cofounder of Little i Apps, LLC. the Secretariat for Evangelization “This release is part of a long- and Special Ministries will hold term goal of our creative team to two events for the deaf and hard provide quality Catholic applica- of hearing. tions for the faithful. With the On Sunday, May 19, Pentecost wealth of materials provided by Sunday, the 11:30 a.m. Mass at the archdiocese, we believe users the Cathedral of the Immaculate at any place in their faith journey Conception in Fort Wayne will be will find the app both beneficial signed. Then, on the third Sunday and enriching.” of every month, the 11:30 a.m. Features of the app include Mass will be signed. mobile access to the “Rediscover:” PROVIDED BY SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL The ministry is also planning blogs, streaming videos featuring a day of reflection for the deaf Matthew Kelly and Father Robert The South Bend Saint Joseph High School Fed Challenge Team won the Regional on Saturday, Oct. 12. Specific Barron, a customizable faith jour- Competition at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank on April 29. Shown, from left, are details on location and times are nal, push notifications, a geolo- undecided. cation feature to locate parishes Andrew Hildreth, Graham Murphy, Nolan Liu, Robert King, Nick Wawrykow and Father Mike Depcik, one of 10 within the Archdiocese of St. Paul Oei. The team was coached by Julie Chismar and Phil DePauw. deaf priests in the world, will pres- and Minneapolis and set remind- ent the day of reflection. Through ers for Mass, Confession and other sign language he will share spir- personal faith goals. itual reflections, administer the “Rediscover:” was creat- Wilcox earns Eagle Scout in Mishawaka, vice president. Spillers is a member sacrament of Reconciliation and ed as an ongoing initiative for Morris ‘s project of the Order of the Arrow and com- celebrate Mass. the Archdiocese of St. Paul and ELKHART — was the construc- pleted the Brotherhood ceremony. At this time, the Secretariat Minneapolis; the endeavor calls Liam Wilcox tion of a bridge In July 2011, Spillers was part for Evangelization and Special Catholics to rediscover the depth received his over an impass- of a contingent that travelled to the Ministries is asking that those and beauty of the Catholic faith Eagle Scout on able area of trails Philmont Scout Ranch and hiked interested in the day of reflection through a multifaceted expe- April 21, as a at the Elkhart over 80 miles through the New mark the date on their calendars Conservation Mexico mountains and attended rience that includes distribu- member of BSA TIM MORRIS and make plans to attend. tion of special editions of the Troop 750. He is Club. A senior the National Order of the Arrow Volunteers willing to help book “Rediscover Catholicism” also a member of at Marian High Conference (NOAC) in 2012 with LIAM WILCOX organize, publicize and work at by Matthew Kelly, local events, a St. Thomas the School, Morris the Kiskakon Lodge. the event are requested to contact network of “Rediscover:” leaders Apostle Church, will be graduating in May and For his Eagle project, Spillers led organizers Jane Sandor at (260) at parishes, schools and Catholic the troop’s char- intends to attend Franklin College a team that built park benches and 399-1450 or jsandor@diocesef- ministry organizations, a website, ter organization, and a junior at where he will major in graphicAustin arts Waynecleared a one-half-mile Spillers walking path wsb.org; or Mary Glowaski, (260) a personalized mobile app, video Elkhart Memorial High School. and design. Morris dedicated his at the Heritage Park Nursing Center 399-1458 or mglowaski@dioce- and social media. Wilcox’s Eagle Court of Honor project to his uncles, also Eagle in Fort Wayne. sefwsb.org. One or two meetings “The parish is the first, and was held on Sunday, April 21, at the Scouts, asAustin their Wayne dedication Spillers, toson of PatrickSpillers and isTammy joining Spillers, the receivedUnited will be held prior to Oct. 12. primary, locus for the New Elkhart Wellfield Botanic Gardens. Scouting inspiredthe Eagle him Scout to theAward Eagle during States an Eagle Navy Court ofas Honor an atAviation St. Vincent The office also needs help in Evangelization, and that is the focal Wilcox’s Boy Scout Eagle project Award. Scout Lodge on Sunday, AprilBoatswain’s 28, 2013. Mate, responsible for getting this information to the deaf point of the ‘Rediscover:’ program,” was to build and place 25 toad hous- launching and recovering naval air- and hard of hearing members of said Archbishop John C. Nienstedt, es around the Wellfield Gardens. Spillers earns Eagle Scout craft quicklyAustin andhas beensafely an from active land member or the diocese. of St. Paul and Minneapolis. The Over 60 toad houses were made for ships andof St. plans Vincent to remainScouts sinceactive 2006. in FORT WAYNE “We appreciate your patience archbishop’s words echo the mes- his project. In addition to the ones the troopHe servedon his as return the troopÕ from s Assistantactive and help as we build this new min- — Austin Wayne duty. Robert O. Nicola Jr. sage of Pope Benedict XVI who, in the gardens, the extra toad hous- Senior Patrol Leader for a year, istry,” notes Sandor and Glowaski. at the Mass of the XIII Ordinary es were donated to the Wellfield Spillers, son and was alsoRobert an Ò BobbyÓAssistant Nicola Patrol Jr. from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Gardens. They were offered to the of Patrick and earned the rank of Eagle Scout while a member of General Assembly for the New NicolaLeader earns forSaint the Eagle VincentÕ Eagle sPatrol.Scout Scouts Troop As a 2. Evangelization, said the “a … public for a $10 donation, which Tammy Spillers, member of the Varsity Team, ordinary pastoral ministry must be raised over $300 for the gardens. received the Eagle FORTAustin WAYNE served as Co-Captain. As a Bobby is the son of Bob and Peggy Nicola. more animated by the fire of the Wilcox thanked his parents, Mike Scout Award — VentureRobert Scout, he served terms as during an Eagle “Bobby” Nicola Bobby held the positions Spirit, so as to inflame the hearts of and Julie Wilcox, his neighbors and AUSTIN SPILLERS both President and Vice President. of quartermaster and family and the leaders of Troop 750 Court of Honor at Jr. earned the rank den chief. Bobby is a the faithful who regularly take part Austin is a member of the Order of member of the Order of in community worship and gather at his Eagle Court of Honor includ- St. Vincent Scout of Eaglethe Arrow Scout and completed the the Arrow, has earned on the Lord’s day to be nourished ing Jim Liponoga, Dr. Jim Mauck, Lodge on April while Brotherhooda member ceremony. 23 merit badges and 28. of St. Vincent has earned the Arrow of by His Word and by the bread of Jim Knopick, Earl Huxhold, Sam Light award. eternal life.” Dickey and Brian Jondle. Spillers has been an active mem- de Paul’sIn July Scouts 2011, Austin was part of a The “Rediscover:” app is ber of St. Vincent Scouts since 2006. Troop contingent2. that travelledROBERT NICOLA to the For his Eagle Project, He served as the troop’s assistant Nicola is the Bobby led fellow scouts, available for free at the iTunes Morris earns Eagle Scout Philmont Scout Ranch and hiked friends and family in App Store, Google Play and senior patrolover leader 80 miles for athrough year, andthe Newson Mexico of Bob mountains. andinstalling Austin 14 directional attended trail signs and laying mulch in was also an assistant patrol leader Peggy Nicola. Hevarious held areas the at positions Metea Park North. The signs give people Rediscoverapp.com. MISHAWAKA — Queen of Peace the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)the ability to in easily 2012 navigate with thethe trails. For information visit www. parishioner, Tim Morris, received for the EagleKiskakon Patrol. As Lodge. a member For ofhis Eagleof quartermaster Project, Austin and led den a team chief that and built is his Eagle Scout Award at a Court the Varsity parkTeam, benches Spillers and served cleared as a one-halfa member mile of walking theBobby Order path is aof senior at the the atArrow, Heritage Bishop Dwenger High School. littleiapps.com or contact Patrick Outside of scouting, Bobby is in marching band, pep band, Leinen at marketing@littleiapps. of Honor on April 20. A member of co-captain. ParkAs a Nursing Venture Center Scout, in heFort Wayne,where Indiana.he earned drum 23 line, merit table tennis, badges video club, rugby, and a volunteer com or call (574) 307-0853. Troop 105 from St. Joseph Parish served terms as both president and and the Arrow of theLight Diocese award. Fort Wayne-South Bend televised mass. Bobby is also a ten year member of the Allen County 4-H. Austin is joining the United States Navy as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate, responsible for launching and recoveringAfter naval graduating aircraft from quickly high school, he plans on attending and safely from land or ships. He plans to remaincollege. active in the troop on his return from active duty.

8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 12, 2013 Sister M. Rose Agnes Pfautsch receives honorary USF doctorate FORT WAYNE — Sister M. University of Saint Francis Board and performed post-graduate Rose Agnes Pfautsch, general of Trustees. studies at the University of Notre councilor of the Sisters of St. From 1998 to 2003, she served Dame. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, as corporation treasurer, board “We are pleased to honor received the honorary doctor of vice chair and business office Sister Rose Agnes Pfautsch for humane letters during commence- manager for the university. In her many accomplishments and ment exercises for the University 2003, she began her current years of service to the Sisters of Saint Francis Saturday in the responsibilities as general coun- of St. Francis of Perpetual Allen County War Memorial cilor for the worldwide Sisters Adoration and the University of Coliseum, Fort Wayne. of St. Francis of Perpetual Saint Francis,” said university She was born and raised in Adoration, which has its mother- President Sister M. Elise Kriss, a Berger, Mo., and has been a pro- house in Olpe, Germany. Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual fessed member of the Sisters of Sister Rose Agnes graduated Adoration. “Her remarkable St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration from the University of Saint record makes her an admirable since 1952. She held the posi- Francis with a bachelor of sci- representative of the Church and tion of provincial superior for the ence in elementary education. the university, and one in whom order’s Eastern Province from She graduated from DePaul both take great pride.” 1986 to 1998, during which time University in Chicago with a she also served as chair of the master of science in education Medjugorje PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS University of Saint Francis President Sister Elise Kriss, right, pre- 2013Medjugorje National Conference sented Sister Rose Agnes Pfautsch, a Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration, an honorary doctor of humane letters during the university’s commencement exercises Saturday at the Allen County War Memorial 2013University National of Notre Conference Dame Coliseum in Fort Wayne. University May 24, of 25, Notre and 26Dame Salesperson Needed

Speakers May include 24, 25, and 26 The Secretariat for Communications is in need Father Larry Richards is a gifted and captivating speaker, Tim Francis was a cultural “go through the motions” preacher, retreat master, and author. He has conducted Catholic in his youth. Then he read and was deeply affected of a salesperson for the South Bend area. This hundreds of retreats and parish missions for young and old by the book Reason to Believe, which tells how science and alike. His inspirational talks, presentations, andSpeakers books have Eucharisticinclude miracles confirm the church’s belief in the Real person will be responsible for maintaining and changed the hearts, minds, and lives of millions of listeners Presence. Filled with conviction to increase devotion to the andFather readers Larry worldwide. 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Her 2-3 years of B2B sales experience is required, and years ago, Father Grbes has studied the Medjugorje messages daily visits with Jesus at holy adoration have led her to write closely and will speak about the importance of being faithful a soon-to-be-published book, The Forgotten Way. This will be a college degree is preferred. apostlesFather Jozoof Our Grbes Lady’s joined urgent the call Franciscan to conversion order and in peace. 1986 theSue sixth Ristau year credits that herSue 2005 and herpilgrimage husband to Rob Medjugorje have brought and her a Fatherand studied Grbes in currentlyBosnia-Hercegovina, serves in Chicago England, as and pastor the United of St. fullattendance busload at of many people of from the MedjugorjeGreen Bay, WI, conferences to the Medjugorje at Notre Please send resume and cover letter to: JeromeStates. 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It touched her deeply and she got the faith back that last few years as a Russian translator. Jana has stories to tell she had lost in high school. She then quit her job and went about life-changing conversions in Medjugorje, including to work putting together a documentary film on Medjugorje. the conversion of a large number of abortion doctors from TheChristina film is Georgotastitled Queen wasof Peace working and isfor now a Newbeing York shown film in theJana Ukraine. Prudka Jana is arecently student started and a a scholar Light of from Mary the house Czech in parishescompany around when shethe sawcountry. a YouTube video of an apparition to theRepublic Ukraine who where has youngbeen workingpeople who in Medjugorjewant to give overa period the Mirjana. It touched her deeply and she got the faith back that oflast their few livesyears toas Goda Russian can live translator. as a family Jana hasaccording stories to tellthe she had lost in high school. She then quit her job and went messagesabout life-changing of Our Lady. conversions in Medjugorje, including to work putting together a documentary film on Medjugorje. the conversion of a large number of abortion doctors from Thanks for Supporting… The film is titled Queen of Peace and is now being shown in the Ukraine. Jana recently started a Light of Mary house in parishes around the country. the Ukraine where young people who want to give a period Father Petar Ljubicic, OFM, is the priest whoof their will lives reveal to God the can Medjugorje live as a family secrets according to to the the world. He has expressed interest in comingmessages as a speaker, of Our Lady. but he is beginning a new assignment and will not be able to give a definite answer until the end of March. We will post his response on our website, www.QueenofPeaceMinistries.com, as soon as Fatherwe hear Petarfrom him.Ljubicic, OFM, is the priest who will reveal the Medjugorje secrets to the world. He has expressed interest in coming as a speaker, but he is beginning a new assignment and will not be able to give a definite answer until the end of March. We And making the will post his response on our website, www.QueenofPeaceMinistries.com, as soon as we hear from him. Conference Schedule Friday, May 24 Saturday, May 25 Sunday, May 26 5:00 pm…Doors open 7:15 am…Doors open 7:15 am…Doors open 7:00 pm…Conference begins 8:00 am…Morning session 8:30 am…Morning session Guest speaker HolyConference Mass Schedule Guest speakers CandlelightFriday, rosary May 24procession ProcessionSaturday, and ConsecrationMay 25 1:00 pm…HolySunday, May Mass 26 2:30 pm…Conference ends 5:00to the pm…Doors Lourdes Grotto open 7:15Guest am…Doors speakers (all open sessions) 7:15 am…Doors open 7:00 pm…Conference begins 8:001:30 am…Morningpm…Afternoon session session 8:30 am…Morning session Sharathon a Guest speaker Holy7:00 pm…EveningMass session Guest speakers Candlelight rosary procession ProcessionEucharistic andAdoration Consecration and 1:00 pm…Holy Mass to the Lourdes Grotto GuestBenediction speakers (all sessions) 2:30 pm…Conference ends Success! 1:30 pm…Afternoon session 7:00 pm…Evening session Sponsored by: Queen of PeaceEucharistic Ministries, Adoration Box and 761, N otre Dame, IN 46556 Benediction Phone: (574) 288-8777 website: www.QueenofPeaceMinistries.comSponsored by: Queen of Peace Ministries, Box e-mail: 761, N [email protected] otre Dame, IN 46556

Phone: (574) 288-8777 website: www.QueenofPeaceMinistries.com e-mail: [email protected] May 12, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Mission work impacts life of Bishop Dwenger student

Jake Malmstrom plans the place.” “They’re not all that shy,” quipped Malmstrom. summer internship Malmstrom said he felt it was back to Haiti important to make relationships with the Haitians, and to let the Haitians know that people are there to care BY TIM JOHNSON for them. “When you make those relationships, you make friendships,” he said. “Not only do you make a drastic relationship in their lives, but FORT WAYNE — On the surface, they make a drastic relationship in Jake Malmstrom is a typical teen. your life as well.” A senior at Bishop Dwenger High Malmstrom, immersed into the School in Fort Wayne and a parishio- Haitian culture, learned Haitian ner of St. Charles Parish, Malmstrom Creole very quickly — within three enjoys track, cross-country, sings in to four months of living there. The choir, is enrolled in National Honor language, he said, is a blend of Society and cherishes time with his French with the native languages friends. But Malmstrom has a story of the island. Malmstrom, a Latin to share with his fellow classmates student of four years in high school, at Bishop Dwenger, one that touches felt Latin provided a good base. the heart of this young man who has Learning Creole was back-and-forth. served as a missionary in Haiti. The Haitians wanted to learn some For one year in 2011, the English and Malmstrom wanted to Malmstrom family, Jake with his dad learn some Creole. Rick, a paramedic, and mom Liz, a “They don’t expect any white nurse, and brother Zach, now a fresh- person to speak Creole,” Malmstrom man at Bishop Dwenger, relocated said. “When you can actually speak to Mission of Hope Haiti to assist the language they become very the people there after a devastating excited because you obviously care earthquake in January of 2010 dislo- and you spent time there, you know cated so many in this impoverished the culture, you know the people and Caribbean nation. they love to see that.” And soon after graduating from The biggest project that Bishop Dwenger in just a few weeks, Malmstrom worked on was called Jake Malmstrom will return to Haiti the MOH500. Mission of Hope to serve an internship this summer sponsors a refugee village called at the Mission of Hope. And he is Laveque and has a goal of build- seeking funds to pay expenses for the ing 500 concrete homes, which internship. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JAKE MALMSTROM are about half the size of a Bishop Mission of Hope has long-term Jake Malmstrom makes friends Dwenger classroom. The mission staff and short-term mission trips that with a young Haitian at the built a church and a community come from the U.S. and Canada and Mission of Hope Haiti. well for clean water. Each house, serve in outreach, construction and he said, has an outside lavatory and smaller short-term tasks. shower, a garden and a banana tree. “As an intern, my job will be studies in mechanical engineering at Malmstrom’s tasks were to paint as a liaison between the short-term Purdue University. the houses and check doorknobs to missionaries and the mission,” The mission year impacted ensure the keys worked. Malmstrom noted. “I would escort Malmstrom significantly. “I would Malmstrom calls the people of them into villages, and just really be love to return to Haiti for the rest of Haiti very loving and “it’s not as their leader — brief them, debrief my life,” he told Today’s Catholic. dangerous as many people make them, make sure their trip is smooth.” “The atmosphere, the entire society is it out to be,” he noted. But he also Those wishing to financially assist very different from the U.S.” cautioned some commonsense when Malmstrom may send a check direct- The Malmstrom family likes to visiting. ly to him or they can go online to the share that when people comment The people, although they have so mission website, www.MOHHaiti. the family was doing a great thing little, “are so open and faithful about org, click the “donate now” tab and by helping the Haitian people, “in their faith,” noted Malmstrom. He then when filling out the donation reality, they are helping us more noted how the Haitians love to sing form type “Jake Malmstrom, intern than we’re helping them,” noted TIM JOHNSON at their church services. “There is so 2013” in the “comments” section. Malmstrom. Jake Malmstrom, left, applauds with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at an much energy and so much excite- Malmstrom describes Haiti as “We’re providing them with what assembly at Bishop Dwenger High School in April that explored the ment. And people want to come to a country that “really grabs at your they need: education, food, water,” work of Catholic Relief Services throughout the world. Malmstrom, in a church. They don’t go because they heart.” he said of the mission work. “But talk with students, shared his mission work experience in Haiti. have to go every Sunday,” he said. “The people (of Haiti) are so in going there you get such a view “People want to be there. People great, but they are given so little,” he of the world that you would never want to express their love for God. It noted. understand in America. We are very, is truly amazing to see faith that great While the Malmstrom fam- very privileged here in America.” when they are given so little. It’s an ily lived at Mission of Hope Haiti, “The most important thing we eye opener.” “we were staff on that mission,” take for granted here is not the food Since the family’s return to Fort Malmstrom said. and water,” Malmstrom said, “it’s Wayne and their home parish in For his studies, “I personally the education.” He said when the December of 2011, Malmstrom and took classes online through Indiana Haitians get education, it is their his brother have not returned to Haiti, University,” said Malmstrom, who dream to move to the U.S. or to Port- but their parents have. was in Haiti part of his sophomore A-Prince. Malmstrom’s words of wisdom and junior years. “All the credits I Malmstrom helped his parents at are “feel blessed with what you took online transferred to Dwenger the clinic with medical-emergency have.” credits, so I am still on track to grad- type situations. He also spent a lot of “If you ever have the chance to uate the same as before.” time in various villages of the area do a mission trip anywhere, it doesn’t Malmstrom’s brother, Zach was “just getting to know the people.” have to be Haiti. If you have that instructed by an American teacher. At 6 feet, 3 inches, with light hair chance, take it. It will change your Malmstrom will leave May 29, and skin, Malmstrom did stick out a life. I guarantee it,” Malmstrom the Wednesday after his May 24 bit in the Haitian culture. The ener- offered. graduation from Bishop Dwenger getic Haitian children wanted to run Jake Malmstrom assists in building houses in the Haitian community of and will be in Haiti through Aug. to Malmstrom, climb all over him, Laveque. The goal was to build 500 concrete homes. Malmstrom helped 3. A week later, he will begin his grab his hand and “drag him all over paint, hang doors and check the locks on doorknobs in the community. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 12, 2013 Stacie Skwarcan Marian High Saint Joseph High School’s valedictorian School valedictorian

MISHAWAKA — Stacie Nicholas G. Wawrykow Skwarcan has earned valedica- torian status for Marian High SOUTH BEND — Nicholas G. School’s Class of 2013. The Wawrykow will lead the graduat- Corpus Christi parishioner has ing class of 2013 of Saint Joseph enjoyed her productive years at High School as valedictorian this Marian and says of the exemplary spring. This parishioner of St. Catholic education she received, Matthew Cathedral in South Bend “I feel that a Catholic education values his Catholic education and helps one to come to know one- loves math. self better and aids in one’s spiri- He feels his education at Saint tual formation.” Joseph has provided the opportu- While at Marian High School nity to learn more about his faith, this busy scholar student partici- including “some of the riches of pated in several extracurricular University of Notre Dame lab the Catholic theological tradi- activities both at school and at during all four years of high tion.” His interest in St. Thomas church. The activities that include school, which has aided in her Aquinas, he says, is unquench- Science Olympiad, Quiz Bowl, decision to attend the South Bend able. Latin Club, Art Club, British university in the fall to study As his knowledge of the faith Literature Appreciation Club, environmental earth science and was nurtured there, Wawrykow National Honors Society, Campus fine arts. embraced the value of service Ministry and Right to Life have In her free time Skwarcan, at the school, and says, “Saint provided her with several venues who enjoys the outdoors, indulges Joseph students are asked to in which to put her faith in action. STACIE SKWARCAN in photography, visiting state and perform service work, and those When asked what she will national parks, spelunking and hours have been among the most remember best about Marian have been participating in Science reading. She adds, “I also enjoy valuable in my time at the high NICHOLAS WAWRYKOW High School activities she says, Olympiad and science research.” spending time with my chickens.” school. I appreciate this encour- “My treasured memories of high Skwarcan was able to find Skwarcan plans to pursue a agement to work for the benefit of In his spare time, Wawrykow school have been made whilst I time to conduct research at a career in scientific research. others, in the light of my faith.” enjoys reading, especially in the Wawrykow’s love of math classics of world literature. And, kept him busy academically, but he says, “For the past couple of he made time to participate in years, I have been doing Kettle Marian High School salutatorian the varsity Quiz Bowl for three bell to keep in shape.” years. This year he held the team Of his time spent at Saint captain’s position in good stead as Joseph High School Wawrykow Rachel Hoffman the team won both Indiana State most cherishes memories of the Quiz Bowl Championships. move into the new school build- MISHAWAKA — Marian High and feels they are a committed Other extracurricular activities ing and forming friendships that School’s salutatorian for the class community. “I have always felt for this scholar include participa- he will long treasure. of 2013 is Rachel Hoffman. Her that the openness of Marian edu- tion in the Fed Challenge team, Wawrykow will be attending love of learning, instilled in her cators has been a great blessing along with several math competi- Yale University in New Haven, by the committed teachers at in the advancement of my educa- tions, including the ARML com- Conn., in the fall with a major Marian, is matched by her faith tion,” she says. petition held each year in Iowa. of either math or economics. His in service. She says of her educa- Her fondest memories will And Wawrykow has been Saint current career goal is to eventual- tional opportunity at Marian, “My always include the “great friends” Joseph’s hockey team’s No. 1 ly serve as a university professor. Catholic education has definitely she made during her years at goalie for the last two years. instilled in me a greater sense of Marian and all the fun they had. charity and service. Marian has Hoffman will be attending put an emphasis on contributing Texas Christian University in to the greater good and being the fall to study mathematics and Nicholas Wawrykow more understanding of those who economics, with her sights set on are less fortunate.” a career as an actuary. Congratulations on all As her faith has grown, Hoffman, parishioner of St. that you have accomplished Anthony de , has taken the opportunities that Marian in the past four years... offers to live her faith. She says, Good luck at Yale! “Through my school I have had the ability to partake in many Love,Mom and Dad charitable activities such as giv- ing clothes to Eric’s Promise, RACHEL HOFFMAN donating money to CRS Rice Bowl, collecting diapers for the Women’s Care Center and par- St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School St. Charles Borromeo School and Parish ticipating in various food drives.” send congratulations and In addition to her academics send congratulations to Hoffman also finds time to par- best wishes to a distinguished alumnus ticipate on the Quiz Bowl team, a distinguished alumna National Honor Society, and Lehn was treasurer of her senior class student council. She also partici- ELIZABETH HESS 2013 Valedictorian pated in scientific research at the University of Notre Dame for the 2013 Salutatorian Bishop Dwenger High School past two years. In her free time this academic Bishop Luers High School scholar enjoys photography, writ- ing, reading and watching mov- ies. But she says, “My interests include politics, psychology and Best wishes to all our graduates. history.” Our best wishes are with you in the future. Hoffman is grateful for the God bless you! stellar teaching staff at Marian May 12, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Saint Joseph’s Sean McManus named valedictorian salutatorian Megan of Bishop Luers Class of 2013

Kathleen Gallagher FORT WAYNE — Sean McManus has been named vale- dictorian of Bishop Luers High SOUTH BEND — Megan School’s Class of 2013. The St. Kathleen Gallagher has earned , Fort Wayne, her spot as Saint Joseph High parishioner feels that the value School’s salutatorian for the class of his education at Bishop Luers of 2013 with grace and finesse. is immeasurable. He says, “The The Granger native attends St. opportunities it places in the Pius X Church and believes her hands of young people to grow in Catholic faith must penetrate both knowledge and faith while every aspect of her life. She feels being surrounded by a supportive that her Catholic education has network of teachers and class- equipped her for just that as she mates that grow along with you is ventures out to study biology at hard to find anywhere else.” the University of Notre Dame in McManus’ experience at the fall in hopes of pursuing a Bishop Luers afforded him oppor- career in cancer research. tunities to put his faith in action Gallagher is grateful for the ranging from trips to Washington, Catholic education she received D.C., for the annual March for at Saint Joseph High School and Life, to the Peer Ministry group ensure nothing I’m juggling gets says, “Catholic education allows that helped prepare the gym dropped.” us to truly understand the faith for Masses and prayer services In his free time McManus that we profess such that our faith and keep the chapel in order, to SEAN MCMANUS likes to play most sports, and begins to transcend our prayer everyday religion classes where spend time outdoors fishing and and worship and instead pen- Society, Student Council, Peer hiking. MEGAN GALLAGHER he learned about Church history, etrates every aspect of our lives.” and what it means to live as a Ministry, Key Club and work on He also has a bit of musical While at Saint Joseph, Catholic. the school’s newspaper and year- talent and says, “I also play the Gallagher put her faith in action Life, National Honor Society and In addition to his high academ- book. guitar, and while I’m no virtuoso, by service to the school and the Liturgical Choir. Gallagher also ic standards, McManus is a mem- McManus not only juggles his I like the challenge of learning to wider community. She says, served as secretary and ber of the Boy Scouts of America academics and extracurriculars, play a musical instrument.” “Going to Saint Joseph president of the Right to and is an Eagle Scout. He is an but enjoys working at Connolly’s McManus feels his time at High School has pro- Life Club and secre- altar server at his home parish. Do It best Hardware Store. Bishop Luers has been “awe- vided me the oppor- tary of the National Extracurricular activities for He says of managing his time, some” and says his best memo- tunity to participate Honor Society. this go-getter include running “Keeping a balance between ries involve “anything involving in activities such as Her most trea- track and cross-country as well all I have going on in my life, my friends.” the Living Stations sured memories as holding the team captain posi- including a job has simply been McManus plans to study of the Cross, the of high school tion on both teams his senior a tricky game in time manage- pre-medicine at Washington March for Life, involve her partici- year, bowling, serving as the ment. It requires me to plan University in St. Louis with his Work for Saint Joe, pation in the school inductions officer for the school’s ahead and make sure that I stay sights set for a career in research the H.O.P.E. club, musicals that includ- chapter of the National Honor up to date on upcoming events to medicine. Thanksgiving Food ed “Bye Bye Birdie,” Drive and annual retreats “Meet Me in St. Louis” and that have allowed me to share my “Good News.” She says of those faith with others at Saint Joe as stage experiences, “The people I well as the greater South Bend have met through the musical all community.” share the same passion I do for Elizabeth Hess named Bishop Luers’ Her academics were always music and truly have become like important to her evidence by her a family to me.” salutatorian class standing, but she also found In her free time, Gallagher time for several extracurriculars, enjoys singing, attending sport- FORT WAYNE — Elizabeth Hess personal assistant, where she has including participation in the ing events and spending as much has been named Bishop Luers “formed great relationships work- Saint Joseph musicals, H.O.P.E. time as possible with family and High School’s salutatorian for the ing closely with several families, club, Spanish Club, Right to friends. Class of 2013. This member of St. which might be different than Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish values another part time job.” her exemplary Catholic education At her parish Hess shared her and says, “I think the value of a faith as a catechist in the three- Catholic education is the depth of year-old religious education class understanding of all the Church every Sunday morning. She says, teaches, the strengthening of your “I taught for six years and it was own individual faith because you such an enriching experience to are learning with peers, and the work with the young children and ability to defend and stand up for help them see God’s love!” your beliefs later on in the outside One of Hess’s favorite activi- world. … I’m so grateful for the ties outside of her academic life is opportunity and responsibility to spending time with her family and be a soldier and defender of the friends. She also carves out time truth for the rest of my life, and to read whenever she can. I think I feel this way because of This family and friends lover my Catholic education.” says her favorite memories of her Being a defender of truth has years at Bishop Luers will remain, inspired this scholar to act as peer “the times where the true Bishop minister, assisting with many Luers family togetherness could religious ministries throughout ELIZABETH HESS be felt. … It is an honor to be school. She was able to attend the known as a Luers Knight, and I March for Life in Washington, also as peer minister, a peer tutor, will carry the ‘Knight pride’ with D.C., as a junior and again as a president of World Culture Club, a me always!” senior and says of the experience, member of Key Club, the co-edi- Hess plans to attend Xavier “Witnessing my faith with others tor of the yearbook, a member of University with the intended major on such a huge level was so mov- National Honor Society, and a Big of education. She aspires to teach ing!” Brothers Big Sisters First Mentor. high school or middle school In addition to her busy aca- Outside of school Hess works English or theology. demic schedule Hess participated year-round as babysitter and 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 12, 2013 Lauren Adamson Adam Lehn named valedictorian Congratulations Lauren... for Bishop Dwenger High School On your hard work at Bishop Dwenger. Wishing you all FORT WAYNE — Adam Lehn has been named valedictorian for the best at Indiana University! Bishop Dwenger High School’s Love, Grandma and Grandpa Adamson class of 2013. The St. Charles Borromeo Parish member has found a deeper sense of faith dur- ing his academic career at Bishop Dwenger and says, “Having knowledge and understanding of Catholicism allows me to combat the temptations in the modern world today because a deeper in Fort Wayne knowledge of the faith keeps me recognizes strong. The value of a Catholic experience something important; education is that it gives a better working with others to produce a life.” greater result than on one’s own.” Madeline Pollifrone This better life inspires faith Outside of school and church, in action as Lehn finds meaning Lehn’s interests lie primarily with Salutatorian in attending Mass and participat- “things that challenge me” such as ing in service opportunities, the puzzles and video game puzzles. at Bishop Dwenger High School open chapel at the school and Lehn will remember his Bishop Reconciliation services. Dwenger High School days with and alumnus of Saint Vincent School Even with a strong academic joy and holds his friendships there bent, Lehn polished his musical ADAM LEHN his most valuable treasure. Congratulations on your accomplishments! talent through his high school Lehn plans to attend Indiana career by participating in activi- He also serves at his home par- Tech in the fall to study electri- ties relating to band, including ish as altar server and usher. Of cal engineering with the hope of Marching Band, Drumline, Jazz these activities he says, “All of pursuing a career as an electrical Band and Pep Band. these activities have allowed me to engineer. Saint Mary’s College Fulbright Scholar in Residence at the Initiative at Saint Mary’s College, College of Management at Mahidol as well as my background as a professor of business University (CMMU) in Bangkok. business professor, certified public named Fulbright Scholar Vance’s Fulbright appointment accountant and lawyer make me will include giving tutorials to mas- uniquely qualified to collaborate NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s ters and Ph.D. students conducting with my Thai counterparts to our College is proud to announce that research into entrepreneurship, hold- mutual benefit,” Vance explained. the J. William Fulbright Foreign ing periodic seminars with CMMU While Vance retired from the Scholarship Board has selected faculty, and engaging in outreach college after the spring semester of Congratulations Susan Vance, professor emerita activities (e.g., seminars with local 2012, she is still very engaged on of business law and accounting, organizations). campus. She directs the Department as a Fulbright Scholar Grantee to “I believe that my background of Business Administration and to the Thailand. Beginning in November, as the senior project director of Economics’ internship program and Class of 2013! Vance will spend four months as a the Women’s Entrepreneurship taught full time in the fall.

It has been an honor and a privilege. God’s blessings to you!

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Saint Mary’s College celebrates its 166th Commencement. Congratulations to all our 2013 graduates!

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13-044 Commencement Ad_Today'sCatholicOpt2.indd 1 3/11/13 10:56 AM May 12, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Madeline Pollifrone shines as Bishop Schneider... Congratulations Jake, on your Dwenger’s salutatorian numerous achievements! You’re a blessing in our lives. May God guide you and best FORT WAYNE — Madeline before each soccer game. Prayer Pollifrone has earned her spot brought us together and prepared wishes at the University of Toldedo! Love, as salutatorian for the Class of us to focus on using our talents Mom, Dad, Jordan & Alex 2013 at Bishop Dwenger High to the best of our ability on the Jake Schneider School with panache. This aca- field.” demic scholar, athlete attends St. Off the field, Pollifrone also Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort found time to participate in Wayne and believes her Catholic Science Olympiad, the Social education offers a community Justice Club and as a BD in which to grow. She says, “A Ambassador and during the sum- Catholic education comes from mer she used her talents to coach the opportunity to surround one- youth soccer at Fort Wayne Sport SAINT JOHN the BAPTIST self with like-minded individuals Club. Catholic School - Fort Wayne who want to invest themselves In her free time Pollifrone into helping you grow academi- enjoys athletics, reading, watch- Rejoices with the friends and family of cally, spiritually and as a citizen ing movies and cooking. of two worlds.” Of her four years at Bishop Sean McManus Accepting her faith as her own Dwenger Pollifrone says, “Some she says, “My high school expe- of my most treasured high school 2013Valedictorian rience has allowed me to better memories include countless BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL understand and defend my beliefs, Friday nights spent in the stands so that I can more fully represent at Zollner cheering on the Saints We’re proud of you, Sean...fly like an Eagle! my faith in my daily life.” in football and advancing to While academics is important MADELINE POLLIFRONE semi-state with our soccer team to this scholar, Pollifrone also this past fall.” gave her all to sports as a varsity her even on the field. She says, Pollifrone plans to attend Case player and senior captain on the “One of my strongest memories Western Reserve University in soccer team and in track. from Dwenger is praying at our the fall majoring in anthropology Her faith continued to inspire school’s grotto dedicated to Mary and pre-med.

SERRA CLUB PRESENTS CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AWARDS

PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE FORT WAYNE SERRA CLUB The Fort Wayne Serra Club presented the Christian Leadership Awards to two students from Bishop Luers and two students from Bishop Dwenger on Wednesday, May 1, at Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne. The Bishop Luers honorees were Elizabeth Hess and Sean McManus. The Bishop Dwenger honorees were Mary Anne Skora and Phillip Litchfield. In the photo, from left, Phillip Litchfield and his parents Joseph and Susan Litchfield; Mary and Michael Hess with their daughter Elisabeth; Mary McManus with her son, Sean, and Sean’s father Michael McManus; Susan Skora with her daughter Mary Anne and Mary Anne’s father, James Skora.

Congratulationsto all the graduates from Today’s Catholic 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 12, 2013 Alliance for Catholic Education to host array of summer conferences NOTRE DAME — Hundreds of ter teachers, educational leaders around the country to network and development/equitable-services- educational administration through educational leaders and others eager and generators of problem-solving share best practices. Register at institute. the Mary Ann Remick Leadership to enhance the future of Catholic research. Several benefactor-sup- http://playlikeachampion.nd.edu/ Latino Enrollment Institute (June Program, is a unique and informal schools will attend a unique col- ported fellowships support highly annual-leadership-conference/. 25-28). The Catholic School venue for South Bend-area educa- lection of summertime conferences promising educators who wish to Equitable Services Institute (June Advantage campaign will invite tors to discuss current research hosted annually by the University of continue their careers in Catholic 23-28). Students in Catholic schools principals from around the country with ACE leaders and experts from Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic classrooms while pursuing advanced across the country are not getting to discuss strategic possibilities across the country. The graduate Education (ACE). knowledge and skills. Fellows cul- federally funded services to which and pursue practical strategies to students preparing to serve as princi- The June and July conferences, tivate these leadership assets along they’re entitled; this institute assists increase enrollment, particularly pals present the action research they some of which are currently accept- with their mentors during the con- diocesan superintendents, principals among Latino children, in Catholic have conducted, and local visitors ing registrants, are part of ACE’s ference. and other educational leaders to schools. attending free-of-charge exchange mission to sustain, strengthen and Advocates for Parental Choice address this problem. Attendees will Superintendents Strategic ideas on school challenges and solu- transform Catholic schools. They are Symposium (June 14-19). This inten- receive updated information about Leadership Conference (July tions. a growing component of the busy sive formation experience gives complex federal funding policies 9-12). ACE Consulting will host its ACE Summer Forum (July 12-14). summers when ACE conducts the participants a first-hand experience plus practical road maps for the annual, invitation-only conference The ACE Summer Forum is a majority of its on-campus academic of people and places on the cutting process of consultations by which for diocesan schools superinten- professional development opportu- programming and graduate-level edge in implementing school choice educators obtain equitable shares dents, providing expert speakers and nity for Catholic school supporters classes for the next generation of policies. Catholic school support- for their students Afrom Title 1, facilitating in-depth conversations to and ACE graduates, focusing on Catholic school teachers and leaders. ers will receive skills, insights and Title 2 and Title 3 of the Elementary explore key issues faced by school urgent needs in Catholic schools and Preparation of outstanding col- working relationships to equip them and Secondary Education Act. leaders. how advocates can address them. lege graduates to teach in Catholic as advocates in the parental choice Information and registration are School Pastors Institute This summer, Forum participants schools is the organization’s best- (July movement. Major speakers on- and available online. 9-12). Pastors whose parishes will discuss raising local awareness known activity, now welcoming its off-campus will increase these Principals Academy (June 24-28). for Catholic schools and connect- 20th cohort of aspiring educators as include schools are invited to this future leaders’ understanding of the A four-day enrichment experience annual institute to learn to manage ing local initiatives to the broad- ACE prepares a major celebration social, legal, political, pedagogical for Catholic school principals, titled er ACE movement. of the nation’s Catholic schools to and leverage better the distinctive and moral dimensions of parental “Fueling the Fire of Leadership relationship between a parish and ACE 19 Parent Retreat (July mark its 20th anniversary. choice. in Catholic Schools,” will engage 24-26). Parents whose sons or The conferences are hosted by its school. The institute, hosted by Play Like a Champion Today Sports expert faculty and practitioners ACE’s Catholic School Advantage daughters have just finished their various units of ACE that have Leadership Conference as they develop an action plan to first year in ACE Service through grown in recent years to respond (June 21-23). campaign, develops many skills This annual conference, titled increase motivational practices for and perspectives that a pastor will Teaching often have many ques- to particular issues and needs, with instruction, enrollment and school tions about these first-year teachers’ a focus on specific stakeholders. “Character Education through Sports need in overseeing a parish school, Leadership” for 2013, empha- identity. Principals will explore its people and its finances. Insights experiences. ACE Advocates hosts Those interested in attending or tangible, evidence-based strategies a special retreat for these parents learning more can visit these confer- sizes developing the whole person presented will support pastors’ through sports. Guest speakers to increase teacher motivation and reflections on the value of Catholic at Notre Dame to get their ques- ences’ respective Web pages. self-efficacy, improve supervision tions answered and to see the ACE Teaching Fellows Annual offer professional development for schools to parishioners and to the coaches and athletic administrators processes and encourage teacher Church’s future. broader context of the journey Conference (June 11-14). at both the youth and high school self-evaluation to improve the pro- Mary Ann Remick Leadership their ACE teachers are taking. The Participants in the Melody fessional learning environment of retreat also allows these parents of levels. Hosted by ACE’s Play Like Conference (July 12). This confer- Family ACE Teaching Fellowship a Champion Today experts in sports schools. Register for this academy the ACE 19 cohort to hear presenta- program will convene to assess hosted by ACEConsulting at http:// ence, a capstone event for those tions, worship together and swap as ministry, the conference gathers earning their master’s degrees in and catalyze their growth as mas- representatives of parochial leagues ace.nd.edu/consulting/professional- stories. St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Decatur, Indiana proudly salutes its 2013 High School Graduates!

Angelica Alanis Colton Cummings Jordan Jauregui Aubrie Sanders Kyle Ashley Chelsea Custer Sean Katen Audrey Schultz Baker Kaylie Dohrman Jacie Kirchner Devon Schultz Jared Beer Ben Eichorn Ryan Kohne Matthew Schwaller Jose Bernal, Jr. Christopher Faurote, II Corbin Kreischer Mason Selking Michael Braun Allison Feasel Taylor Kuhnle Olivia Serna Allisten Brite Andrea Fruchte Benjamin Larsen Damo n Staub Jacob Brown Kathryn Hackman Amber Loshe Emily Stimpson Neal Brown Melissa Hain Aaron Macklin Ashley Sundheimer Kermit Buckingham Scott Harshman Megan Maynard Ricardo Torres, Jr. Buckingham Dillon Heiser Barrett Busick Andrew Hess Meghan McCullough Benjamin Turney Andrea Chronister Hailee Hormann Dakota Miller Lance Vergara Bradley Coward Nickolas Huffine Adam Ralston Justin Villagomez Thomas Coyne Landon Hummer Trenton Reynolds Keaton Wenger May 12, 2013 COMMENTARY 15 The everyday heroism of cops Higher education and

eff was on one of his first with me!” She looked at him and ‘breaking good’ patrols as a cop in Maine. He tried to speak. Jeff could see that Jwas only 19. That was before she was fading. “Do you know REAL Breaking Bad” is a televi- police needed college degrees to our Lord?” he asked. He didn’t sion series on AMC about a have a shot at the job. He was know what else to say. And at LIFE “high school chemistry teacher INTELLECT hired straight out of high school. that moment she died in his arms. who becomes a drug kingpin. It As he drove down the high- A police lieutenant arrived CATHOLIC has quickly become a favorite of AND way an SUV in front of him on the scene after hearing of the mine. Educator Walter White puts his chemistry skills to work in his began to swerve out of control. accident. His daughter had been CHRISTOPHER STEFANICK VIRTUE A drunk driver was behind the the driver. After seeing what hap- own meth lab after he learns he has wheel. Before he could act, the pened, he embraced Jeff who was advanced-stage lung cancer and just JOHN GARVEY SUV veered across the median bloodied from the mess of the two years to live. His teaching job, into oncoming traffic, crash- tragic scene. moments. he reasons, will not provide nearly ing head-on with a sedan. In the Two days after this traumatic He’s also experienced the enough for his pregnant wife and his of drink. sedan were four siblings on their initiation into the life of a pub- joy of saving people from “bad son, who has cerebral palsy. In 1988, the late James Q. way home from a Christmas lic servant, Jeff was offered the guys.” And as any cop knows, White enters the drug trade for Wilson gave the commencement musical. chance to turn in his badge if this world is full of them. Seeing reasons that are understandable, address at his alma mater, the Jeff pulled over and ran up it was too much for him. There that with clarity and trying to even sympathetic. But his first University of Redlands. He said that to the scene. Three of the chil- would be no hard feelings. Thirty leave it “at the office” when you poor decision leads to others that students who form good habits can dren were injured but alive. years later, he is still a cop. go home is one of the hazards of rapidly drag him into worse and mostly thank their parents; that it’s The fourth, who was behind the Through the years he has been the job. But even bad guys are worse behavior. Several hours into not the business of colleges to instill wheel, was in bad shape. Jeff the presence of peace for many redeemable, and Jeff has experi- the first season, he murders a pair virtue. At best, he asserted, moral remembered from his recent people as they breathed their enced that, too. of rival dealers. As he expands his virtue and higher education are training how to stabilize her neck. last. And he’s experienced the One man who he’d followed enterprise, he adopts the thuggish “uneasy allies.” Holding her head in his hands, joy of saving many more from business methods that drug dealers Wilson was right about the he shouted, “Stay with me! Stay what could have been their last STEFANICK, PAGE 16 typically employ. importance of families. But as the White’s story is a brilliant president of The Catholic University illustration of virtue ethics. Aristotle of America and a longtime argued that we constantly choose academic, I disagree strongly with Jesus lives still in the Church what sort of people we become by his latter point. Higher education our actions, virtuous or vicious. took a wrong turn when it embraced We become just by doing just acts, the teaching of intellectual virtues to upon them. temperate by doing temperate acts, Jesus taught the Apostles as Reflection the exclusion of moral ones. THE brave by doing brave acts. And The life of the mind is not a no one else was taught. Jesus The readings powerfully testify we become unjust, intemperate guided and directed them. They game or a series of brainteasers. SUNDAY that Jesus is God. He rose again and cowardly by repeatedly There are right and wrong answers; obeyed him. They witnessed the to life after being crucified and doing vicious acts of those kinds. Ascension. They were especially good and bad art; true and false dying, literally. Jesus ascended into Once we’ve worn a path in either ideas; better and worse ways of GOSPEL trained because they had a unique heaven. He was not “assumed” direction, it becomes easier to travel mission. Yet, they were humans acting and living. Good teachers MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION into heaven or taken to heaven. He the next time. inspire their students not just to and confused. But, Jesus promised went to heaven, breaking the bonds A person “breaks bad” by that the Holy Spirit would give think for themselves, but to act on of earth, with the power of God, making bad choices and developing those judgments as well. them insight and wisdom. Indeed, but not forsaking the people of the bad habits. As he gives in to the Holy Spirit came to them, In past generations, students at earth, then or in all the subsequent increasingly bad habits again and Catholic colleges and universities Solemnity of the as the Church celebrated on years. again, his vices gradually disorient Pentecost. were inspired by Jesuits, Ascension of the Lord The readings are strongly his moral compass until he has Dominicans and Sisters of Mercy. To underscore the divinity of ecclesial, stressing the identity of completely lost his way. Jesus, and the Apostles’ mission, These priests and not only Lk 24:46-53 the Apostles, who learned from White’s story is a bit out of the taught them but lived alongside angels appear after the Ascension Jesus. The Spirit would come to he date for celebrating the ordinary because his criminal turn them in residence halls and prayed telling the Apostles to go forward guide them. feast of the Ascension of arises out of a real midlife crisis. alongside them in chapels. They had with their mission to preach the Important for us today, and the Lord is optional in this Most of us form our most deeply a lasting effect on the kind of people T Gospel and to bring into the world for the continuing unfolding of country. The decision is made by ingrained habits — good and bad — their students became. the mercy, love and presence of salvation, the Apostles formed the bishops of each province, for their at a younger age, and they become Today, fewer of our teachers God in Jesus. Church, of which true believers province. more difficult (though never have taken religious vows. But lay The Epistle to the Ephesians, are part. Through the Church, in These reflections are upon impossible) to change later on. teachers can, and should, see their the source of the second reading, is Christ, God lives and touches us readings when the feast is This is why college, often the jobs as the founders of our Catholic a beautiful prayer, asking God to still. celebrated on what otherwise first opportunity for young adults colleges and universities did — give the followers of Jesus wisdom The Easter story and the story would be the Seventh Sunday of to exercise moral freedom, is such not just to tell their students about and perception. God’s wisdom and of salvation are approaching their Easter. a critical time in the formation of virtue, but to show them how to strength, the reading states, will be climax. Jesus lives still in the The Acts of the Apostles character. Those four years can live it. “distributed among the members of Church. He has not gone from us. supplies the first reading, a story leave students well formed in habits the Church.” It counsels believers of patience, faith, industry and of the Ascension of the Lord from to put everything under the feet of continence. Or they can become the John Garvey is the president of The earth into heaven. This passage Jesus, the “head of the Church.” opposite kind of people — wrathful, Catholic University of America begins Acts. St. Luke’s Gospel, the last impious, lazy and excessively fond in Washington, D.C. As with the Gospel of Luke, reading, also offers an Ascension Acts seems to have been composed Narrative. Jesus leads the Apostles for one person whose name was to a place near Bethany. (The Theophilus. It is not known if this Mount of Olives, traditionally Saint of the Week was a proper name, or if it were a READINGS said to have been the site of the Sunday: Acts 1:1-11 Ps 47:2-3, 6-9 title. In Greek, “Theophilus” means Ascension, is near Bethany.) “friend of God.” Jesus tells the Apostles that the Eph 1:17-23 Lk 24:46-53 John of Avila Regardless, Acts opens with a Monday: Acts 19:1-8 Ps 68:2-7 Scriptures have been fulfilled. This 1500-1569 powerful message. Resplendent Jn 16:29-33 too is proof of the identity of Jesus. CNS May 10 is the ascension of Jesus into It also is proof of God’s Tuesday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 heaven, or the lifting of Jesus from communication with people Ps 113:1-8 Jn 15:9-17 BornBorn near near Toledo, Toledo, Spain,Spain, John John was was sent sent by byhis hiswealthy wealthy parents parents to to study earthly space and time to return to through the centuries, and of God’s Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38 lawstudy in Salamanca. law in Salamanca. But, renouncing But, renouncing such such a career, a career, he he instead instead lived as a heaven. This act of ascending, not mercy. Ps 68:29-30, 33-36c Jn 17:11b-19 hermitlived as for a hermitthree years, for three and years, was and ordained was ordained in 1525, in after1525, afterhis parents had of being assumed, reveals, as the The Gospel further establishes his parents had died. Though he hoped to be a missionary in Resurrection, that Jesus came from Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 died. Though he hoped to be a missionary in Mexico, his archbishop the Apostles as the chief witnesses, Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11 Jn 17:20-26 sentMexico, him histo Andalusia, archbishop sentwhere him he to preached Andalusia, successfully where he preached for nine years. He God, is with God, is eternal and successfully for nine years. He was imprisoned briefly by the and primary students, of the Lord. Friday: Acts 25:13b-21 Ps 103:1-2, was imprisoned briefly by the Inquisition for rigoristic preaching, then possesses the power of God. The Apostles watch the Ascension Inquisition for rigoristic preaching, then continued evangelizing 11-12, 19-20ab Jn 21:15-19 continued evangelizing for the rest of his life. Many of his letters survive. Other points are important. The of Jesus and then return to the city, for the rest of his life. Many of his letters survive. A holy priest and reading gives the credentials of Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 Amystic, holy priest he was and a friend mystic, of St. he Ignatius was a friend Loyola of and St. an Ignatius adviser Loyolaof and an determined, and committed, to pray adviser of St. Teresa of Avila and several other Spanish saints. He is a the Apostles. Jesus chose them, a in the temple constantly and to Ps 11:4-5, 7 Jn 21:20-25 St. Teresa of Avila and several other Spanish saints. He is a patron patron saint of Spain. divine act. The Holy Spirit came proclaim the praises of God. saint of Spain.

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© 2013 Catholic News Service 16 COMMENTARY May 12, 2013 Making good decisions at the end of life

esus then said, “I am the one as I am admitting them to the SCRIPTURE SEARCH who raises the dead to life! hospital. A common response JEveryone who has faith in me is, “I already have a living THE CATHOLIC Gospel for May 12, 2013 will live, even if they die.” will.” Unfortunately, a major Luke 24:46-53 — Jn 11:25 drawback of a living will is that DOCTOR We all want to live life to the it usually does not give adequate Following is a word search based on the Gospel fullest and use it for the glory of guidance for the majority of real- IS IN reading from Luke for the Feast of the Ascension. God, but we also should take the life situations. The words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. time to plan for our death. We What if you are elderly and DR. DAVID A. KAMINSKAS need to decide what our wishes you are on your fourth hospi- would be and express them in talization for congestive heart IT IS WRITTEN SUFFER THE DEAD a Health Care Directive. As failure in three months. Would self. Although some may decide THIRD DAY SINS NAME Catholics, we need to make deci- you want to be put on a ventila- to appoint their spouse, you may JERUSALEM WITNESSES THINGS sions that align ourselves with tor if there is little chance for want to consider another fam- SENDING STAY CITY the teachings of the Catholic recovery? Living wills usually ily member or close friend who Church. do not clarify these serious ques- would be better qualified to make CLOTHED POWER LED THEM A Health Care Directive usu- tions. That is why each time you end of life decisions at this dif- BETHANY HIS HANDS BLESSED ally starts out saying, “if I am are admitted to a hospital or a ficult and emotional time. It is HEAVEN GREAT JOY TEMPLE incapacitated and can no longer nursing home you should make imperative that you make sure actively guide my medical care sure an advance directive is your healthcare representative these are my wishes …” Then specified. You need to tell your understands your wishes and COMMISSION follows a statement indicating doctor whether or not you would Catholic values if you are no lon- that if you have a terminal illness want to be resuscitated with CPR, ger able to express them. LYADDR I HTOHG or have brain damage to the point cardioversion (shocking) or be We should all pray that we GN I DNESUF FER of being permanently uncon- placed on a ventilator. will have the wisdom to know scious that you request not to be Unfortunately, some physi- and the courage to accept when DAEDEHTJOMAE kept alive by life support systems cians are just as uncomfortable to embrace the ultimate gift from LHYTELPMETVA such as a ventilator. This direc- as their patients with this con- God, eternal life after death. For tive will also typically allow you versation and avoid the discus- as Romans 14:8 says, “For if we ETCPTHELBHET to indicate whether or not to pro- sion. That is why patients need live, we live for the Lord, and if DELOH I AHL I NJ vide nutrition and hydration. The to advocate for themselves and we die, we die for the Lord; so Catholic Church teaches that make their wishes known as they then, whether we live or die, we TBOWCSRCENHO adequate fluids and calories need prepare for death. are the Lord’s.” to be given. It is not acceptable In the “Catholic Guide to HCTEUHEWSGUY to bring death on by starvation Health Care Directives,” “The EHHRAAS I SSCA or dehydration. An exception is Indiana Catholic Conference Dr. David A. Kaminskas is a board- when death is imminent; then recommends that … if you have certified cardiologist and member MOEMAN I KE I I T withholding nutrition and hydra- an advance directive it should of Lutheran Medical Group who AJDEODNPDUTS tion for a few days is acceptable. include appointment of a health has practiced in Fort Wayne Many times as I take care of care representative.” since 1982. He is a member WI TNESSESGY I end-stage heart failure patients, This person would make of the local Catholic Medical © 2013 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com I ask the patient and family decisions for you if you were Association: The Lejeune about their Advance Directive no longer able to speak for your- Guild of Northeast Indiana.org.

The reason 27-year-old police Officer Sean Collier of Boston STEFANICK was gunned down by the Tsarnev School-choice movement gains momentum CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 brothers is because he threw his WASHINGTON (CNS) — School- including a recent voucher proposal life between evil and the rest choice initiatives — akin to the in Kansas. Congress also has not of us. Every cop we saw on the quiet students in the back of a been keen on voucher legislation. THE after an attempted shooting was news searching for the terrorist at Recently, the Senate voted down about to turn his gun on Jeff, but classroom — have kept a relatively large was ready to do the same as low profile in recent years while more than $14 billion in federal he saved his skin by approach- Collier. The chances were over- money for school vouchers for low- WASHINGTON ing the car at just the right angle steadily working their way to the whelmingly good that whoever front. The movement was given a income families in an amendment with his pistol drawn. The man found him first could be blown to a spending bill. LETTER spent the next eight years in jail. big boost in late March when the up. Yet they all kept looking. Indiana Supreme Court upheld one John Schoenig, director of Jeff thought Our cops the University of Notre Dame’s CAROL ZIMMERMANN he’d never see of the country’s most comprehen- regularly put sive school-choice programs. The Program for Educational Access, him again. But themselves acknowledges that the “pace one day while ‘Thank you,’ state court backed a 2002 U.S. between the Supreme Court ruling that said that may be slow” with school-choice interest to put educational choice passing by a dark void of initiatives, but he also thinks the on the table.” construction site because school vouchers primarily he said. chaos and the benefit families, they could not be movement is seeing a positive turn. Schoenig said school choice the man, who rest of us. They “We’ve never had so much provides unique opportunities for was at work, viewed as an unconstitutional state see just how support for religion. wind at our back,” he told Catholic Catholic schools that the Church caught sight of ‘You saved my life.’ low mankind Currently, there are 30 school- News Service May 2, noting that should be “taking more advantage Jeff and ran at can sink, and choice programs in 17 states and public opinion on the issue is of.” For example, he said, there him. He looked it’s because the District of Columbia, serving changing. He said states that have are “400,000 empty seats in him in the eye they see it that more than 250,000 students. accepted some type of school Catholic schools nationwide and and threw his we don’t have School-choice programs — choice in recent years are “across approximately 36 percent (of them) arms around to. They stand primarily vouchers and tax-credit the political spectrum,” such as are in states that have a school- him. “Thank you,” he said. “You between time and eternity with scholarships — have continued to Utah and Rhode Island. choice program.” saved my life.” us at countless accident scenes, grow since 1990, when the first Schoenig heads a program that Recent Catholic school closings, It’s easy to take our cops bringing peace and some sem- school-voucher program started in was formed in 2010 to conduct he added, may provide an impetus for granted — like parents. We blance of security to people’s Milwaukee, followed close behind research, training and outreach for creative thinking about ways to just expect them to be there. We very worse moments. by similar programs in Ohio and efforts to help low-income families ensure these schools remain vital, expect them to do their jobs. And And though it rarely makes Florida. obtain financial access to a faith- such as lobbying for and tapping we should expect them to do the news, that’s what people like In the past two years, five new based education. into school-choice legislation. their jobs! But events like what Jeff do every day. states have added school-choice He said that as more states use “We shouldn’t be afraid of happened in Boston recently legislation, while other states have vouchers or tax credits, it improves what will happen if we work to highlight just how heroic that expanded programs already in the likelihood of other states transform Catholics schools, but job is. Whenever something evil adopting them, noting that “the we should be afraid of what will Speaker and author Christopher place. happens the light of good people more we can demonstrate success, happen if we don’t do anything,” Stefanick But for all the steps forward, shines more brightly, and that is director of youth out- there are still school-choice the easier it is to debunk the myths he stressed. light is often emanating from a reach for YDisciple. Visit him at programs that do not get approved, out there and to say it is in our best badge. www.RealLifeCatholic.com. May 12, 2013 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 BISHOP DWENGER FOOTBALL PLAYERS LAUDED FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT The following Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger High School football players have received recognition from the Indiana Football Coaches Association for outstanding achievement: Ryan Watercutter, Junior All-State; Nick German, Region All-Star, First Team All-State, Academic All-State; Blake Bowers, Region All-Star, First Team All- State, Academic All-State; Ben Evans, Region All-Star, Academic All-State; Shawn Ryan, Academic All-State; Jonathan Hake, Academic All-State; Gunnar Dahm, Academic All-State; and Gabe Curtis, Sports Academic All-State. Marian sports teams ready St. Charles Cardinals run away for spring action with CYO track and field Frankie Yanko won discus (Eddie Dahm). get better each day and to become BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI three events (long St. Jude’s Chino a better all-around team,” said jump, 100, relay) and Eke won the 200, Grenert. FORT WAYNE — In the sec- placed second in the St. Joseph-St. MISHAWAKA — Spring ond week of Catholic Youth discus throw for St. Elizabeth got a weather, including lots of rain, is Boys’ golf Organization (CYO) track and Vincent who won victory in the 400- the boys’ meet. and 800-meter finally upon the Michiana area “Our goal is to play better each field action, the lady Cardinals and the Marian High School from St. Charles ran away from The Panthers runs from Joe and every time as we go along,” also won both Deiser and Knights spring sports teams are said Brian Horvath, first-year St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, ready for action. winning every event but one at relays, the mile (Jack Tippmann from St. head golf coach. He has a mostly Maketos), hurdles John the Baptist, New “We have had to reschedule senior dominated team with junior Bishop Luers stadium on May 1. many of the events due to bad The Eagles got a blue rib- (Christopher Dewald), Haven, took the shot put. Michael Makris as his best player. high jump (Jimmy Shea) and the weather but that is normal dur- The team is working hard bon from Emily McManus in an ing the spring,” said Marian High to finish better in the Northern exciting mile run. McManus ran School athletic director Reggie a 6:58.2 with Cardinals Claudia Indiana Conference tournament Are you the principal who can lead Glon. “We haven’t had a season play this year than they did last Ream on her heals at 6:58.6 and like this in a while.” season. Molly Ream just a tick behind this very good school to GREATNESS? “I expect our seniors to step at 7:01.9. Heather Nellum had Boys’ lacrosse up to be better this year and start another outstanding night win- PRINCIPAL- ST. JOSEPH, HESSEN CASSEL playing better midway through ning all four of her events. The boys’ lacrosse team is new For the boys, St. Charles also Beginning July 1, 2013, Indiana “A” Rated! to Marian High School and the the season so that we can make it down to state,” said Horvath who came out on top beating out St. •Enrollment 129 PreK-8th grade team is holding their own with a John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, and •Christ centered environment with a core 4-2 record. is a longtime golfer and enjoys coaching the kids. St. Aloysius. The Cardinals won “The number one strength seven events. curriculum enhanced with athletics and of this team is the willingness Although this is a senior domi- nated year, Horvath said he has a Eagles’ Chris Ferrell had a fine arts programs. to pick up the required skills to stellar performance winning play lacrosse and the team chem- strong freshman class with kids •21st Century Technology who have a lot of good experience both sprints, the long jump and istry that this team has shown,” anchoring the short relay. Gator •Exemplary ISTEP+ and 100% Pass for I-READ said lacrosse Head Coach Brian with golf that will create a strong team in the future. Will Schroeder took top honors in •Dedicated and experienced faculty and staff Welch. “The one weakness of the 400-meter dash. this lacrosse team is that we are a At Bishop Dwenger, Olivia Qualified Candidates meet the following: new program. In fact, this is the Girls’ tennis Ray from St. Jude claimed the •Practicing Roman Catholic first year Marian has a lacrosse First-year Coach Tom Snelson throwing events and the Eagles •Have a minimum of 5 years teaching and team. Out of the 20 young men on feels he has a great group of girls won both relays. Amy Weilbaker hold an administrator’s license the team, 16 of them have never with great attitudes, who are will- (high jump and 200) and Julianna played the game of lacrosse before. ing to work. The biggest problem Stureman (hurdles and 400) were For more information, contact Rhonda Scher So getting them prepared and pick- has been the weather this season. double winners for St. Vincent. at the Catholic Schools Office: 260-422-4611 X 3335 ing up the stick skills to compete at St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth placed the high school level was the big- third in the meet paced by a win Applications on the web at: www.diocesefwsb.org/cso gest obstacle to overcome.” MARIAN, PAGE 18 from Ella Machall in the long Applications will be reviewed beginning May 22, 2013 Welch said he has received jump. tremendous support and backing from Principal Carl Loesch and Athletic Director Reggie Glon. Computer Technology Holy Sneakers! Welch feels the newly formed ICCL lacrosse league will help TEACHER sign up for the create a field full of squads in Run 5K years to come. “The number goal for this sea- St. Therese Catholic School, or Brother Boogie 10K son was to get the boys’ lacrosse program up and running,” said Fort Wayne, Indiana Saturday, May 25 - 9:15 am Welch. seeks a Computer Technologies Instructor •Huntington, IN at St. Felix Oratory, 1280 Hitzfield Street Softball with Information Technology experience capable •Registration forms at Anytime Fitness, Huntington of teaching computer use at the grade school level. Catholic School, YMCA, Zay Leasing & Rentals, Inc. Although this particular position does not require a The Marian softball team, or Online at www.runrace.net coached by George Grenert since teaching certificate, the successful candidate will possess 1989, had a record of 29-2 last strong written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal •Proceeds benefit The Victory Noll Center, year and is hoping for great suc- skills, good organizational skills and the ability to St. Felix Oratory, and Huntington Catholic Booster Club cess this season. The goal is to deliver technical training at various grade school levels. concentrate on the next practice •Registrants by May 15, 2013 will get race shirt. and/or the next game and get bet- This position is for the 2013-2014 school year. ter at something each day. After May 15, shirts available while supplies last. “Our strength at times is our Deadline for applications is June 1, 2013 hitting and consistency in our For more information, contact: defense,” said Grenert. “I believe Mr. Chuck Grimm, Principal - phone (260) 747-2343 •FOR MORE INFORMATION contact event coordinator: our biggest strength is playing or email: Andy Zay at: [email protected] or call 260-356-1588 together and helping each other.” [email protected] “Our goal for this year is try to 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 12, 2013

MAY CROWNING AND PROCESSION hard to compete with schools that the state. Penn has seven players have players that are only playing that only play tennis and play year MARIAN one sport. We have several players round. If more of our girls played IN FORT WAYNE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 that play multiple sports and even year round we would start to com- though this sounds good, they suffer pete against bigger schools,” said because their opponents have been Snelson. They had a few practices on the playing for months when the season He would like the chance to courts because of the rain and cold. rolls around,” noted Snelson. work with a couple of girls during “Tennis is a year around sport “My goals for the girls are to the summer and get a few more to for some schools with their play- have a good record. We have Penn play during the winter to strength- ers playing indoors in the winter in our sectional and they currently en the team and improve their and outside during summer. It is are a powerhouse ranked fifth in competitive chances in the future. High-Efficiency Windows

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The retired pope will live in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery with HISTORIC Archbishop Georg Ganswein, his CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 secretary, who also serves Pope Holy Cross College Francis as prefect of the papal household; and with four conse- Discover and his predecessor, neither lives crated laywomen from Memores Highlights of Rome in the papal apartments of the Domini, Father Lombardi said. Apostolic Palace. Pope Francis The building also has a guestroom Rome! continues to live in the Domus designed particularly for visits Sanctae Marthae, the Vatican from Pope Benedict’s older broth- guesthouse just south of St. Peter’s er, Msgr. Georg Ratzinger. Basilica where the cardinals stayed The Italian government heli- during the conclave; the Mater copter bringing Pope Benedict to Discover the beautiful Ecclesiae Monastery where Pope the Vatican from Castel Gandolfo Benedict is living is just to the was met at the Vatican heliport by treasures of Rome, Italy! north of the basilica. Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican Arriving in Castel Gandolfo a secretary of state; Cardinal Angelo Tour Includes: couple hours before his retirement Sodano, dean of the College of became official, Pope Benedict Cardinals; and other officials from  Personal guides told a crowd gathered in the town the Vatican governor’s office and Br. John Paige, CSC and square to welcome him, “I am a the secretariat of state. Fr. Michael Sullivan, CSC Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican simple pilgrim who begins the Waiting in St. Peter’s Square  last stage of his pilgrimage on this to see the helicopter arrive was a Roundtrip airfare Museums, and the Roman Coliseum. earth. priest from Kenya, who did not  Accommodations at “With all my heart, with all want to give his name. He told First-Class hotel my love, with my prayers, with Catholic News Service, “It’s good my reflection, with all my interior he (Pope Benedict) comes to pray  15 meals October 6—15, 2013 strength, I still want to work for for the new pope and everyone  Papal Audience the common good and the good else. He teaches us how to pray.” of the Church and humanity,” As for having a pope and a  Visit to Assisi Tour Rate: $3,749 per person he said, reaffirming his plans to retired pope living in the Vatican, (Based upon double occupancy) spend his retirement in a “hidden Father Jerabek said: “It’s abso- life” of prayer and study. lutely unprecedented. We’re all For more information contact: The location he chose as his still trying to figure out what it Tara Nisley, Group Travel Specialist, MENNO TRAVEL residence had served since 1994 means.” [email protected] Phone: 574-975-7766 Toll Free: 866-606-6198 as home to four different commu- Noting that Pope Francis has nities of cloistered nuns — Poor visited and phoned Pope Benedict, Clares, Carmelites, Benedictines Father Jerabek said, “It’s obvious and Visitandines — who each he wants to have a close relation- spent a five- or three-year term ship with his predecessor. And Get your business in front of Catholic decision makers. there in a life dedicated to praying now he can take a 15-minute walk Call (260) 456-2824 today. for the pope and the Church. to see him.”

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