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February 8, 2012 Vol.C 49, No THE CATHOLIC February 8, 2012 Vol.C 49, No. 26 ommentatorSERVING THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE SINCE 1963 thecatholiccommentator.org Bishop awed, inspired by worship, instruction in holy settings during ad limina visit By Most Rev. Robert W. Muench Sancta Maria and Domus Sanctae Mar- Shreveport and Lake Charles). Bishop of Baton Rouge thae, the latter was where most of our The visits to the Roman Curia in- group stayed. Praying in such historic cluded sessions with the Congregation From Jan. 22-30, the U.S. Catholic and significant houses of God was both of the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal bishops of Region V (Kentucky, Tennes- awe-inspiring and overwhelming. Vis- William Levada, prefect; Divine Wor- see, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisi- its to the various congregations and of- ship and the Discipline of the Sacra- ana) conducted their first ad limina vis- fices of the Holy See were instructional ments, Cardinal Antonio Llovera, pre- it to the Holy See in Rome since 2004. and supportive. fect; Bishops, Cardinal Marc Ouellet It was a memorable trip of profound The USCCB Region V is comprised of PSS, prefect; Clergy, Cardinal Mauro prayer and whirlwind activities, cen- three Provinces — the Archdiocese of Placenza, prefect; Institutes of Con- tering on a session with Pope Benedict Louisville (covering the states of Ken- secrated Life and Societies of Apos- XVI; celebrations of the Eucharist at tucky and Tennessee and the dioceses of tolic Life, Archbishop Joao De Aviz, holy shrines, which included the Tomb Covington, Owensboro and Lexington, prefect; Pontifical Council for the La- of St. Peter and the altar of Blessed John Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville), the ity, Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko, prefect; Bishop Robert W. Muench gives the final Paul II, St. Peter’s Basilica, Tomb of St. Archdiocese of Mobile (covering the Pontifical Council for the Evangeliza- blessing at the Catholic Schools Week Paul in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside states of Alabama and Mississippi, and tion of Peoples, Archbishop Salvatore Mass Feb. 3 at St. Joseph Cathedral us- the Walls, Basilica of St. John, the per- the dioceses of Birmingham, Jackson Fisichella, prefect; Catholic Education, ing the pectoral cross Pope Benedict XVI sonal church for the pope that contains and Biloxi), and the Archdiocese of New Cardinal Zenon Grocholewski, prefect; gave the bishops from USCCB Region V his official cathedra (chair), the Basilica Orleans (covering the state of Louisiana and the Supreme Tribunal of the Ap- during their recent ad limina visit to the of St. Mary Major; as well as Masses at and the dioceses of Alexandria, Lafay- ostolic Signatura, Cardinal Raymond Vatican. Photo by Laura Deavers | The Catholic Com- the North American College, the Casa ette, Baton Rouge, Houma-Thibodaux, SEE AD LIMINA PAGE 20 mentator Catholic Schools Week filled with celebratory activities By Laura Deavers Editor Catholic Schools Week 2012 events in the Diocese of Baton Rouge ranged from traditional observances to historic milestones. The annual Distinguished Gradu- ates Dinner was on Tuesday, Catholic Schools Week Mass was on Friday and Diocesan Quiz Bowl was on Saturday morning. The first day of Catholic Schools Week, Sunday, Jan. 29, Holy Ghost School celebrated its 100th year; while on the last day of this special week, which calls attention to the education students attending Catholic schools receive, St. Thomas Aqui- nas Regional Catholic High School marked its 25th anniversary. During the week some Catholic schools in the dio- cese set aside time for Grandparents’ Day, to thank this older generation for the education they provided At the Mass held during Catholic Schools Week at St. Joseph Cathedral several educators received awards for their children and grandchildren. their accomplishments. With Bishop Robert W. Muench, third from left, are, left to right, this year’s Outstanding Bishop Robert W. Muench had to miss the Distin- Pastor, Father Thomas Ranzino, who is at St. Jean Vianney Church in Baton Rouge, the 2012 Outstanding Princi- guished Graduates Dinner because of his ad limina pal John Bennett, principal of St. Aloysius School; Sister Adele Lambert, president of St. Joseph’s Academy, the visit to the Vatican. Before he left, the bishop taped 2012 Outstanding Secondary Educator, Patti Clement, a teacher at St. Jean Vianney School, the 2012 Outstand- a message to those attending the dinner, which was ing Teacher, and Dr. Melanie Verges, superintendent of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Photo by held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge. Laura Deavers | The Catholic Commentator In addressing those attending the dinner, Dr. Mela- as we address the rigor and relevance of curriculum schools have “challenged students and contributed to nie Verges, Catholic schools superintendent, gave a and instruction.” the rising scores in mathematics.” brief overview of the accomplishments of the Catholic She said the national high school religion curricu- This year’s national theme for Catholic Schools schools in this diocese over the past year. Verges said, lum is being incorporated into the diocesan program Week was “Catholic Schools: Faith, Academics and “Schools have been working collaboratively on con- of studies; the robotics program in the middle schools Service.” Verges said, “The theme connects to the tinuous improvement, and real gains are being made and the First in Math Program in the elementary SEE CSW PAGE 17 2 The Catholic Commentator February 8, 2012 | IN THIS ISSUE | DID YOU KNOW MARRIED COUPLES CAN LOOK AT HOW WELL THEY want to help those in need. PAGE 18 Viaticum: Eucharist for the dying are incorporating God into their lives. A two-day retreat will be held at St. John the THE ANNUAL On or near Feb. 11, the A.D., Eucharist to the dying was Baptist Church in Zachary Feb. 24 and 25 LENTEN GUIDE Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, called the “last and most neces- for men and women to renew their mar- contains many church parishes will sary ‘viaticum.’ ” riage. PAGE 5 recipes and offer the Sacrament of the But by the time of the Council information Anointing of the Sick. of Trent in 1563, viaticum had THE DIVINE MERCY NOVENA IS THE FOCUS of a on many But did you know that, come to refer only to Eucharist locally produced documentary film that events while the anointing of the given to the dying. The Cat- will be aired on Catholic Life Television taking sick is for those facing major echism of the Council of Trent and nationwide on Divine Mercy Sunday. place for surgery or serious illness, the states: “Sacred writers call it PAGE 7 people to sacrament for the dying is the the viaticum as well because it strength- Eucharist? is the spiritual food by which FATHERS HOWARD HALL AND JEROME DUGAS, en their When holy Communion we are supported in our mortal who were members of the first ordina- faith life, is received immediately pri- pilgrimage, and also because it tion class in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, celebrate God’s forgiveness and or to death, it is called viaticum, which prepares for us a passage to eternal glory died recently. As pioneers in many areas love and help others. comes from the Latin viaticus, meaning and happiness.” of ministry, these two priests are remem- SPECIAL SECTION “of or pertaining to a road or journey.” The The “Catechism of the Catholic Church” bered for the work they accomplished in word refers to a custom in many ancient states, “In addition to the Anointing of this local church. PAGES 10 AND 11 cultures to provide travelers with all the the Sick, the Church offers those who are | INDEX essentials one might need for a journey – about to leave this life the Eucharist as TRAVELING TO INTERNATIONAL OR LOCAL MIS- food, money, clothes, etc. – or to provide viaticum. Communion in the body and SIONS has CLASSIFIED ADS 16 a dinner for one setting out on a journey. blood of Christ, received at this moment become a COMING EVENTS 16 In sacred liturgical rites, the word has of ‘passing over’ to the Father, has par- popular way ENTERTAINMENT 12 come to mean passage out of this world ticular significance and importance. It for teens in FAMILY LIFE 5 into the next. What Catholics need for the is the seed of eternal life and the power this diocese LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 15 journey is Jesus. of resurrection, according to the words to spend In early Christianity, viaticum could of the Lord: ‘He who eats my flesh and SPIRITUALITY 7 their sum- mean anything that gave spiritual drinks my blood has eternal life and I mer. Many VIEWPOINT 14 strength and comfort to the dying or rec- will raise him up at the last day.’ opportunities are available for youth who YOUTH 18 onciled them with God. As early as 325 “The sacrament of Christ once dead and SEE VIATICUM PAGE 10 | PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PRAY FOR US Coming March 7 Please pray for the priests, deacons and religious women and men in the Baton Rouge Diocese. Feb. 12 Rev. Keun-Soo Lee Feb. 19 Rev. Samuel C. Maranto CSsR Dcn. Milton J. Schanzbach Dcn. J. Peter Walsh SPIRITUAL RETREATS Br. Noel Lemmon SC Br. Malcolm Melcher SC Feb. 13 Rev. Msgr. Gerald M. Lefebvre Feb. 20 Rev. Robert G. Marcell Dcn. Peter Schlette Dcn. James E. Wax ENTERS Sr. Vernola Lyons OSF Sr. Anne Meridier CSJ C Feb. 14 Rev. C. Todd Lloyd Feb. 21 Rev. Gerard R. Martin Dcn. Joseph M. Scimeca Dcn. Alfred P. Zeringue The Diocese of Baton Rouge and Outlying Areas Sr. Joan Manuel CSJ Br. Tran Minh ICM Feb. 15 Rev. John Dominic Logan OP Feb.
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