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Jubilee time Diocesan, religious priests ODAYODAY’’SS ATHOLICATHOLIC mark milestones TT CC Pages 8-11 Pentecost marks ‘life-changing power The Church’s mission In Truth and Charity Page 2 of God’s presence,’ cardinal says

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Church’s celebra- Historical day tion of Pentecost highlights the “life-changing power of God’s presence” believers receive through A fond farewell at the Holy Spirit, said Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl. St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School Although the feast, celebrated June 8, doesn’t Page 4 look as it did in the apostles’ time — with the roar of wind and tongues of fire — the cardinal said it serves as a reminder of the outpouring of God’s spirit long ago and continuously. “The Holy Spirit comes regularly” and is “active Fortnight for Freedom in the Church today,” he said. In a May 27 interview with Catholic News Threats to religious freedom Service, the cardinal discussed the seven gifts of Page 5 the Holy Spirit — wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord — which have been the focus of recent audience talks by Pope Francis. The cardinal said these gifts, outlined by the Old ‘33 Days to Morning Testament prophet Isaiah, are “manifestations of the presence of God’s spirit in our lives.” Glory’ Simply put, he said they are meant to “help us through each day ... to draw closer to the Lord.” Why do the consecration? “As the Church prepares to celebrate Pentecost, Page 13 we recognize that we have these gifts,” he added. He described the gift of wisdom as “seeing things through the eyes of God.” “Wisdom is usually associated with the elderly — with the seniors — people who have lived CYO track-and-field through life and experienced not only facts but how they come together and relate us to God.” champions Knowledge, he said, is “being able with our mind CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ Another season closes to grasp and hold what God says to us through rev- A scene from Pentecost is depicted in artwork at Our Lady of Divine Providence Church in elation in the Word of God.” Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. The feast, celebrated June 8 this year, commemo- Page 14 rates the Holy Spirit descending upon the apostles 50 days after Christ’s Resurrection. PENTECOST, PAGE 3 Pentecost also marks the end of the Easter season. Cindy Black to lead ministry Mary Keefer retires as principal for adult faith formation of Bishop Luers High School

BY TIM JOHNSON BY KAY COZAD was educated in the Catholic school system, holds a master’s degree in FORT WAYNE — Cindy Black has FORT WAYNE — At the end of this aca- education and another in been appointed the director of adult demic year the staff and students of Bishop administration, both from faith formation for the Diocese of Fort Luers High School will bid a fond farewell Indiana University-Purdue Wayne-South Bend. to Principal Mary Keefer as she retires. University in Fort Wayne. Black told Today’s Catholic one For the past 18 years, Bishop Luers, Her teaching career MARY KEEFER of the keys to adult faith formation is on the south side of Fort Wayne, has been began in East Allen evangelization, “that continual grow- home for Keefer whose heartfelt wisdom County Schools. She and ing in faith, nurturing that relationship CINDY BLACK and exceptional leadership has helped build her husband Steve were and the need of constant evangeliza- character and form the academic and reli- married in 1971 and after three-and-a-half tion throughout our lives.” gious education of thousands of graduates. years of teaching second grade she became “The role of the laity in evangelizing the world in “It’s the best job,” Keefer proclaims of a stay-at-home mom following the birth of adult faith formation will hopefully help laypeople to her administration position at Luers, “I wish their daughter, Jennifer. In due time she know how needed their gifts are,” Black said, “and equip everyone in the whole wide world could returned to teaching at St. John the Baptist experience the joy it is! I’ve been so lucky!” BLACK, PAGE 16 A native of Fort Wayne, Keefer, who KEEFER, PAGE 16 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 8, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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Jesus in heaven still holds our hand, shows us the way Today’s Catholic may be reached at : Today’s Catholic, BY CAROL GLATZ Pope Francis said Jesus returns to ists, thousands of people in the it to build a better world, he told the P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN heaven to open the way and “show Central African Republic have died children during the informal gather- 46856-1169; or email: us that the destination of our journey and up to 1.5 million people have ing in the Vatican’s Paul VI hall [email protected] VATICAN CITY (CNS) — is the Father.” been displaced by violence since May 31. Although Christ ascended into But Jesus still “remains present December 2012. Arab-speaking He reminded them that the only ISSN 0891-1533 heaven, he remains present in a new and operates in human history with Islamists, known as Seleka, have way to build a better world was with USPS 403630 form through the gifts and power of the power and gifts of His Spirit; been clashing with groups from a love, not hate, and to do so together the Holy Spirit in order to accom- He is by the side of each one of us; mostly Christian militia, known as and side by side with Jesus. pany and guide people in their daily even if we don’t see Him with our Anti-Balaka, despite the deployment As the pope told them, “God is lives, Pope Francis said. eyes,” he said. of thousands of French and African love. And we head toward the light Because, “by ourselves, without “He is here! He accompanies us, peacekeepers. to find God’s love,” he also quizzed Jesus, we can’t do anything,” he guides us, He takes us by the hand Pope Francis renewed his appeal the children often during their quick said at his Regina Coeli address to and lifts us back up when we fall,” for all sides involved in the conflicts and informal exchange. those gathered in St. Peter’s Square giving special attention and support to “overcome misunderstandings and “Is God’s love inside us even Find us on Facebook! on June 1, the day the feast of the to those who are persecuted and dis- patiently seek dialogue and peace.” during those dark moments? Is it www.facebook.com/diocesefwsb Ascension was celebrated in Italy criminated against because of their The previous day, the pope met still there, hiding?” he asked. and many other countries. faith, the pope said. with about 500 disadvantaged young After their affirmative shouts, he The feast day comes 40 days After leading the “Regina Coeli” girls and boys from Rome and Naples. added, “Yes, always! God’s love after Easter and commemorates prayer, the pope also appealed for He told them to always look for never leaves us. He is always with Jesus’ ascension into heaven to be dialogue and peace in Ukraine and and head toward “the light” of hope us. Always trust in this love, OK?” Follow us on Twitter! seated at the right hand of God. But the Central African Republic. and Christ. When people go forward in life @diocesefwsb some countries, like Italy, observe While Ukraine has been facing Everyone possesses this light with God’s love, “everything will be the feast day the following Sunday. aggression by pro-Russian separat- inside of them and everyone can use all right,” he said. June 8, 2014 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Peace isn’t mass-produced but handcrafted by ordinary people Public Schedule of BY CAROL GLATZ peace may come.” Meeting with Ecumenical The Vatican announced the Patriarch Bartholomew of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades next day that the “prayer for Constantinople — a “beloved VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope peace” encounter would be held brother in Christ” — was “the high Francis called on the world’s at the Vatican June 8 — Pentecost point” of the visit, the pope said. Christians to pray with him for Sunday. Together with leaders of other peace in the Middle East, help “There are no industries of Christian communities, they held convince governments to come to peace” — outside, super-entities an ecumenical prayer service at • Sunday, June 8, 11:30 a.m. — Adult Confirmation Mass, the aid of refugees and pray for that can magically mass-produce a the Church of the Holy Sepulcher Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne Christian unity. world free of conflict — the pope — the site of Jesus’ burial and • Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13 —Spring Meeting of the While peace is a gift from God, told the crowd. “No,” peace “is cre- resurrection. The event was seen as United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, New Orleans, La. it is also built out of the day-to-day ated day-by-day, handcrafted” by historic since the Catholic, Greek handiwork of individuals: true “arti- individuals whose hearts are open Orthodox and Armenian com- sans of peace,” who are capable of to God’s gift of peace. munities normally observe strict crafting fraternity and reconcilia- “That’s why I urged Christians separation when they worship in the tion with people of all cultures and to let themselves be anointed” by church. religions, he said during his general the Holy Spirit, so they may always Just as that sacred place echoed audience in St. Peter’s Square May be “ever more capable of gestures the joy of Christ’s resurrection, the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and Religious 28. of humility, fraternity and recon- pope said, “we also sensed all the Reviewing his May 24-26 trip ciliation” in their interactions with bitterness and suffering of the divi- Liberty Holy Hour across the diocese to Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian people of different cultures and sions that still exist among Christ’s • St. Charles Borromeo Church, 4916 Trier Rd, Fort Wayne, territories, the pope told the tens of religions. disciples.” has a holy hour all Fridays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the chapel. thousands of people in the square During his trip, he said, he Such divisions are “truly harm- • Queen of Peace Church in Mishawaka has an hour and a half that his visit to the Holy Land, “that encouraged everyone to work for ful,” especially when evident at the (3:30-5 p.m.) of Adoration and Exposition every Saturday prior blessed land,” was a great gift of peace. “Each time I did it as a very spot where Jesus’ resurrection to the Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. They dedicate this time in honor grace for the Church and himself. pilgrim, in the name of God and was proclaimed. of private prayer for the Call to Prayer for Life, Marriage and He said he had gone to “bring a mankind, carrying in my heart great During the celebration, the pope Religious Liberty. word of hope, but I received one in compassion for the children” of the said, “we heard loud and clear the • St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Decatur, hosts return, too,” meeting people who Holy Land, which “has lived with voice of the risen Good Shepherd Eucharistic Exposition on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from still hope “against hope,” enduring war for too long and has the right to who wants all His sheep to be of 4:30-6 p.m. and on Thursday from 9-10 a.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. The much suffering, “like those who finally know days of peace.” one flock.” parish asks participants to pray for the protection of marriage, fled their own country because of The pope said he was truly Pope Francis said that, “as religious freedom and unborn children. conflict,” or facing discrimination “struck by the generosity of the popes before me have done, I ask • Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7215 Saint Joe Rd., Fort and persecution “because of their Jordanian people for welcoming forgiveness for what we have done Wayne, hosts a holy hour for religious liberty beginning with a faith in Christ.” refugees.” He said he thanked the to foster these divisions and I asked rosary at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday. “During the pilgrimage,” he country’s leaders and people for the Holy Spirit to help us heal the said, “I encouraged authorities to their humanitarian efforts, “which wounds that we inflicted on our continue efforts to diffuse the ten- merit and require constant support other brothers and sisters. We are sions in the Middle East region, from the international community.” all brothers and sisters in Christ,” above all in martyred Syria, as well He asked that God bless not he said. childhood but to use their own as to continue to seek a fair solution only the refugees, but those who The pope had special words of words to ask for specific direction to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.” come to their aid, and he called on thanks for the Franciscan Custody PENTECOST and guidance. That is why, he said, he invited people to “ask all international bod- of the Holy Land, responsible for Cardinal Wuerl said he tells Israeli President Shimon Peres and ies to help” Jordan in its efforts. preserving the sites commemorating CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 young people at Confirmation: “The Palestinian President Mahmoud Despite the importance of fos- the birth, death and resurrection of Church is going to give you every- Abbas — “both men of peace and tering peace in the Middle East, Jesus, as well as welcoming pil- thing you’ll ever need to make your builders of peace — to come to the the pope said the main aim of his grims and helping those in need. He noted that believers hear the way through life staying close to Vatican to pray together with me trip was to commemorate the 50th “These Franciscans are amazing! Word of God not just with their ears God. You have to use the gifts.” for peace.” anniversary of a historic encoun- Their work is wonderful, the things but their hearts. And this message is not just for As the people in the square ter between Pope Paul VI and they do!” he said. “That’s why prayer is such an youths. applauded, the pope told them, Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras. He also thanked all the govern- important part of the Christian expe- The cardinal pointed out that the “Please, I ask all of you not to “That prophetic gesture” marked ment officials, “Jordanian, Israeli rience of the Holy Spirit,” he said, Church today is in a “moment of a abandon us; pray hard so that the a “milestone” in what has been “an and Palestinian, who welcomed me noting the significance of spend- new Pentecost.” Lord gives us peace in that blessed arduous, but promising journey with so much courtesy and, I dare- ing quiet time prayerfully reading “We need to present our faith in land. I am counting on your prayers toward unity for all Christians,” say, with friendship, too.” Scripture and “letting God’s spirit a way that’s fresh and new; that’s — pray hard, and a lot, so that Pope Francis said. fill us with the meaning of those what new Pentecost is all about.” words.” He said the local and univer- He said counsel, another gift, sal Church is tapping into gifts of helps believers “find our way the Holy Spirit through special through situations.” gatherings or synods. For the past “It is the quiet voice of the Spirit two years, the Archdiocese of speaking to us to say: ‘This is what Washington prepared for and held a you should be doing; this is the synod; the final session will be this better way to act; this is the right Pentecost. The synod has been eval- way.’” uating where various ministries have In his May 7 audience talk, Pope been successful and where more Francis similarly noted that counsel work is needed as the archdiocese comes through prayer. celebrates its 75th anniversary. “We have to give room to the He said the local synod, much Holy Spirit so that He can counsel like the Oct. 5-19 extraordinary us. And giving Him room means Synod of Bishops on the family at praying, praying that He come and the Vatican, has involved a process always help us.” of prayer, reflection and listening. “Prayer is very important,” he He said the impetus behind the said, and “never forget to pray, archdiocesan synod process has never!” been to determine “if we really are The pope stressed that prayer being the best Church we are sup- can take place anywhere because posed to be.” “nobody can tell when we are pray- The synod on the family, similar- ing on the bus, on the road, we pray ly, is a way for the Church to under- CNS PHOTO/CLAUDIO PERI, EPA in silence, with the heart.” stand how people are living the faith Pope Francis kisses a toddler in St. Peter’s Square during his weekly general audience May 28. The pope said peace He also urged the crowd not to which in turn, he said, should “bring is not mass produced, but handcrafted by ordinary people. just recite prayers they know from about a new commitment to live it.” 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 8, 2014 Events mark the final day of St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School

BY CORRINE ERLANDSON

FORT WAYNE — May 30 marked the final day of St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School, which operated for 16 years as a joint school for both St. Joseph and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton par- ishes and families. An all school Mass celebrated at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, prayer service and an evening celebration and supper marked the last day. “Some might be happy because it’s the last day of school,” St. Elizabeth Ann Seton pastor Father Jim Shafer said in his homily during Mass. “Some might be sad because today marks the closing of St. Joseph- St. Elizabeth School. But really, PHOTOS BY CORRINE ERLANDSON our hearts should be full of grati- Father Jim Shafer, pastor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, sits for sup- tude for the many blessings of per with children from St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth School at the celebration our 16 years as a joint school.” marking the final day of the joint school on May 30. An evening celebration at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish marked the closing of the joint school and the opening of two new schools, St. Joseph School and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. Father Tim Wrozek, pas- tor of St. Joseph Parish, Father Shafer, Principal Lois Widner, joint school principal, and incom- ing St. Joseph School Principal Father Jim Shafer, center, pas- Cristy Jordan, assisted with a tor of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton prayer service. Father Wrozek the previous St. Joseph School Parish, speaks at the all school and Father Shafer blessed two and St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth donated dogwood trees that will School. A gift of a Vera Bradley Mass, celebrated at the close of be planted at both St. Joseph and bag and a travel gift certificate the joint school there on May 30, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishes was presented to Connett on alongside St. Joseph pastor Father as a symbol of new life and new behalf of the school community. 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WASHINGTON (USCCB) — The Catholic Church in Myanmar teaches: “Marriage and the family are institutions that must be promoted and defended from every possible hange has come to Myanmar as the previously misrepresentation of their true nature, since whatever AM1450 • 89.9FM authoritarian government has allowed elec- is injurious to them is injurious to society itself.” tions and some political, economic and social — “Sacramentum Caritatis,” 29. As the following Listen worldwide at RedeemerRadio.com Creforms. Many political prisoners have been released, examples illustrate, efforts to redefine marriage are Contact or provide financial support at [email protected] including Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. harming our religious liberties: 4618 E. State Blvd., Suite 200 • Fort Wayne, IN 46815 • 260.436.9598 Investment is flowing into this country. But under- New Mexico (2013) — The owners of a photogra- neath this apparent progress there is unease and uncer- phy studio would not take the pictures of a same-sex tainty about the future. This is manifest in the current “commitment ceremony” because they did not want ongoing violence between Buddhists and Muslims and to participate in behavior contrary to their religious in long-standing tensions that can erupt into armed beliefs. In 2013, the New Mexico Supreme Court AM 1450 Welcome Home conflict between ethnic/tribal minorities who gener- denied the owners’ appeal, affirming the lower court ally live along the borders, and the Burmese majority opinion that the studio violated the state Human who occupy the central plain. In this time of transition, Rights Act. The owners of the studio have asked the marginalized groups are trying to make their voice U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case. heard. Colorado (2013) — Two men “married” in The conflict between Muslims and Buddhists from Massachusetts requested a Denver bakery make the Rakhine ethnic group in the west has garnered the a “wedding” cake for their wedding reception in most attention. Those Muslims, who call themselves Denver. For religious reasons, the owners of the bak- Rohingya and want to be considered just another of ery declined to make the cake. The two men filed a the 135 ethnic groups that make up the country, claim complaint with the Colorado Division of Civil Rights, to have come to Myanmar centuries ago although which found that the bakery violated that law. After migration from modern-day Bangladesh swelled dur- this finding, the Colorado Attorney General’s office ing the British colonial period. On the other hand, the filed a complaint against the bakery, resulting in an Rakhine Buddhists view Muslims as Bengali migrants administrative law judge deciding against the bakery. who compete for scarce resources, and would like to Washington (2013) — A florist who declined to expel them. The government has denied citizenship provide flowers for a same-sex “wedding” was sued to the Rohingya so they are “stateless” and thus lack by the state Attorney General. access to education, health care, employment and face Maine (2012) — The State of Maine has informed restrictions on marriage, number of children, residence all notaries public (approximately 25,000) that and the right to own property. regardless of religious objections, they must “wed” The 2012 rape of a Buddhist woman and subse- same-sex “couples,” if they wed opposite-sex cou- quent killing of 10 Muslims drove communal violence ples. Otherwise, these notaries could be subject to a to new heights with Muslim properties, villages and claim of discrimination. In the words of one notary: mosques being burned, not only in Rakhine but other “I’m a Catholic and under no circumstances would I parts of Myanmar. Over 200 were killed and more do a same-sex marriage.” He added, “I’m concerned than 100,000 Rohingya have been internally displaced that if I refused to perform a same-sex marriage, I and live in squalid camps. Militant Buddhists called could be challenged legally.” for a boycott of Muslim-owned businesses. Tensions Vermont (2012) — For allegedly not hosting are so high that even those selling food to Muslims a “wedding” reception for a same-sex “couple,” have been attacked. Catholic groups offering humani- Catholic owners of a bed and breakfast settled a tarian assistance to Rohingya internally displaced discrimination lawsuit, requiring them to (1) pay a persons (IDPs) must do so through the government. $10,000 civil penalty, (2) pay $20,000 to a charitable President Thein Sein visited Rakhine state for the first trust, and (3) not host wedding receptions of any time in October 2013 and called for a cessation of vio- kind. Upon settling the lawsuit, the owners of the bed lence and encouraged dialogue between Muslims and and breakfast said, “But no one can force us to aban- Buddhists to avoid future clashes. don our deeply held beliefs about marriage.” In addition to the conflict between Buddhists and New Jersey (2012) — The New Jersey Division Muslims, there are other decades-long struggles that on Civil Rights found that a Methodist organization have taken on religious overtones. The Kachin in the violated a public accommodations law by not allow- north, who are 95 percent Christian, had been fight- ing a same-sex civil union ceremony at its boardwalk ing for years with the government for their rights pavilion. over land and rich resources (timbers, gems) found in Catholic Charities — Catholic Charities of Boston the region. In 2011, about 100,000 fled their homes, (2006), Catholic Charities of San Francisco (2006), many going into China, only to be eventually forced Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, back across the border to live in camps. Other ethnic D.C., (2010), and Catholic Charities affiliates in groups, e.g. Kayah, Shan and Chin (many of whom Illinois (2011) had to cease adoption services or face are also Christian), live in border buffer zones where civil liability for not placing children in the homes of they have often been persecuted and forced into labor same-sex couples. for the military. They have been fighting for equality, justice and freedom since 1948, resisting the loss of their language and culture by “Burmanization.” What can you do to ensure the protection Many religious leaders voiced concern that despite of religious freedom at home and abroad? the current religious overtones, the violence is moti- vated by forces that want to slow the pace of reforms. The U.S. Bishops have called for a Fortnight The Catholic Church has been very active in advo- for Freedom from June 21 to July 4. Visit www. cating for dialogue between Buddhists and Muslims fortnight4freedom.org for more information on this to resolve conflicts and is also providing substantial important time of prayer, education and action in TodaysCatholicNews.org humanitarian assistance and social services to ethnic/ support of religious freedom. tribal populations. 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 8, 2014 Pope’s Holy Land trip then closed in individual cages that included only a small opening. There raises hopes, questions were no chairs or pews, so Haugen VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Given stood through the entire Mass with the Holy Land’s long and complex a peaceful, gentle expression on his history of military, religious and cul- ews riefs face. Though only a few feet from N B the archbishop, a sturdy crosshatch tural conflict, the run-up to Pope Francis’ May 24-26 pilgrimage was of iron kept them apart. Death-row inevitably marked by fears it would inmates are forbidden to touch any- be marred by controversy — or Tarcisio Bertone, a former Vatican Father Paul-Emile Nzale, 76, was In 2007 Gary Haugen was convicted one, so it was unusual when the worse. Now that the pope’s second secretary of state, mishandled 15 among those who died. An exact and sentenced to death for murdering archbishop reached in to anoint the international trip is over, so are those million euros in funds held by the count of casualties was unavailable a fellow inmate while serving a life inmate’s head gently. fears. The suspense is not, however. Institute for the Works of Religion, because some people were abducted sentence for the murder of his former With a number of surprising gestures commonly known as the Vatican by the attackers, officials said. “The girlfriend’s mother. In November Though paths to Priesthood and remarks over three busy days, bank. Without naming the cardinal, international forces already here, and 2011 Haugen gained notoriety for the pope left Catholics and others the pope said the matter was “being the reinforcements now expected, dropping his appeals and asking to be vary, desire for ordination around the world wondering what studied, it’s not clear. Maybe it could have been mandated by U.N. resolu- executed. Haugen was scheduled to comes next on a range of impor- be true, but at this moment it’s not tions to disarm unconventional mili- be put to death for his second murder is constant tant questions. On the peace process, definitive.” And on priestly celiba- tias, using all necessary force,” said in December 2011, but his execution WASHINGTON (CNS) — Despite Pope Francis made headlines on cy, the pope told reporters the door Msgr. Cyriaque Gbate Doumalo, was put on hold by Oregon Gov. varying paths to the Priesthood, the the second day of his trip by invit- is open to allowing more married secretary-general of the Catholic John Kitzhaber, despite Haugen’s burning desire for ordination as the ing Palestinian President Mahmoud priests in the Catholic Church, in bishops’ conference. “But they’ve pleas to end his life. Oregon State culmination of their discernment Abbas and Israeli President Shimon the Latin rite as well as the Eastern shown a lack of concern and we Penitentiary — or OSP, as the high- over a vocation is the one constant Peres to join him at the Vatican to Catholic churches, where the prac- don’t understand the game they’re walled, Belgian razor wire-topped among many in the current group pray together for peace. On ecu- tice is already established. playing,” he told Catholic News prison fortress on the outskirts of of men being ordained as priests. menism, the original reason for Service May 30. “African troops the state capital is known — houses At just 25 years old, Father Brad Pope Francis’ Holy Land trip was a were deployed near this parish, and 2,100 inmates, nearly half of whom Zamora, ordained May 17 for the meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Church in CAR wants more yet they allowed this horrific act to are behind bars for sex offender Archdiocese of Chicago, is a bit of Bartholomew, to mark the 50th protection from take place. If they’re not protecting convictions. Thirty-five men are a throwback. In an earlier time, most anniversary of a historic encoun- the civilian population, what’s the confined to special housing, single- new priests were his age. This year ter between their predecessors. The peacekeepers after attack sense of their presence?” occupancy cells on death row. The the median age is 32. Two priests at earlier meeting led the Catholic and OXFORD, England (CNS) — The last execution at the penitentiary his home parish in Chicago’s Pilsen Orthodox churches to lift mutual Catholic Church in the Central ‘God loves you,’ archbishop occurred May 16, 1997. On the after- neighborhood approached him when excommunications imposed in 1054 African Republic pleaded for firmer noon of May 28, a shackled Haugen he was in eighth grade and told him and opened the modern period of action by United Nations-backed tells death-row inmates entered the small room followed they thought he would make a good ecumenical dialogue. Not surpris- peacekeepers after an attack on a by three other Catholic death-row priest. “That was all it took, really, ingly, this year’s event did not yield Bangui church left the parish priest as he confirms them inmates plus guards. Haugen, who and I entered high school seminary, any comparable breakthroughs, but and at least 14 worshipers dead. The SALEM, Ore. (CNS) — Portland said his heart was pounding, went to Archbishop Quigley Preparatory there were hints of progress to come. attack on Our Lady of Fatima Church Archbishop Alexander K. Sample the floor and lay face down before Seminary, the following August,” On the subject of Vatican reform, May 28 took place as worshipers confirmed one of Oregon’s most Archbishop Sample, saying, “I am he told Catholic News Service in an during an inflight news conference prayed the rosary for the thousands infamous prisoners May 28 in a heav- not worthy to be here.” The prison- email exchange May 21. on the way back to Rome, the pope of displaced people who had been ily guarded private ceremony in the ers — Haugen, Ricardo Serrano, was asked about reports that Cardinal sheltering in the parish compound. maximum security prison in Salem. Conan Hale and Jeff Tiner — were Mass on Capitol Hill sends bishops off to lobby on immigration

BY PATRICIA ZAPOR own. border fence in Nogales, in Bishop In his homily, Miami Archbishop Kicanas’ diocese, while they were in Thomas G. Wenski compared the Arizona the bishops walked through WASHINGTON (CNS) — As a current immigration law to the the desert along a route used by half-dozen bishops celebrated Mass British taxation that led patriots to migrants. They also met with the at a church on Capitol Hill before toss tea into Boston Harbor; to the Border Patrol, served dinner at a beginning a day of lobbying mem- civil disobedience of Rosa Parks, soup kitchen for people who’ve bers of Congress on immigration who broke the law that required her been deported, met with deported reform, the event itself gave a sense to give up her bus seat to a white women in a shelter in Mexico and of the many layers of effort they man; and to Jesus’ response to toured the office of the Pima County were undertaking. those who accused him of breaking medical examiner who tries to iden- Songs were led by a multicultur- Jewish law by healing people on the tify bodies found in the desert. al choir in a half-dozen languages. Sabbath. “The Sabbath was made “When someone meets a migrant The preaching was in English. The for man, not man for the Sabbath,” and hears his story, listens to his congregation consisted largely of Jesus said, according to the Gospel struggles, it has a powerful effect on people who work for organizations of Mark. changing one’s thinking,” Bishop involved in advocacy for immigra- “When laws fail to advance the Kicanas said. tion reform and included three high- common good, they can and should Auxiliary Bishop Eusebio L. level White House staff members. be changed,” Archbishop Wenski CNS PHOTO/BOB ROLLER Elizondo of Seattle, who chairs the And the majority of reporters at a said. Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski and Bishop Oscar Cantu of Las Cruces, U.S. bishops’ migration committee, news conference afterward were “Outdated laws, ill adapted to N.M., greet people May 29 after celebrating the “Mission for Migrants” said he had just returned from meet- from religious or Spanish-language the increasing interdependence of Mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Capitol Hill in Washington. Later ing with bishops of Latin America, media. our world and the globalization of many of whom expressed their con- that day the bishops had a series of meetings scheduled with members of The bishops were scheduled to labor, are bad laws,” he said. But, he cern for the treatment of their coun- meet with House members from warned, substitutes for bad laws are Congress, including House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to encourage the trymen as they try to better their their home districts, among oth- no improvement if they fail to take House to vote on comprehensive immigration reform legislation. lives by getting to the United States, ers, and to conclude their day with into account both human dignity and and for the families broken apart House Speaker John Boehner, national interest. He continued: “However, these Mexican border in April, held in when someone is deported. R-Ohio. Archbishop Wenski further com- people only ask for the opportunity support of immigration reform, in At St. Peter Church, one question Boehner has said he would not pared the immigration situation to to become legal and have a chance memory of migrants who have died, put to the bishops was “is it immoral bring an immigration reform bill that in Victor Hugo’s 19th-century for citizenship — to come out of the and in solidarity with families torn to disagree with you?” The reporter passed a year ago by the Senate novel “Les Miserables,” which tells, shadows where they live in fear of apart by deportations and immigra- suggested a different position on onto the House floor unless it the archbishop said, “how pride a knock on their door in the dead of tion policies. immigration reform was “a matter had the support of a majority of and neglect of mercy represented night or an immigration raid to their At a news conference after the of prudential judgment.” Republicans. Advocates believe in the bitterly zealous legalism of work place.” Mass, Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of The morality of the bishops’ there are enough Republican sup- Inspector Javert ultimately destroys The Mass at St. Peter Catholic Tucson, Arizona, talked about the approach to immigration comes porters of the bill for it to pass, him. Today, modern-day Javerts, on Church, a couple of blocks away kind of lesson the bishops learned from the Gospel, Archbishop along with the votes of nearly all radio and TV talk shows, fan flames from the Capitol, was concelebrated from their visit to the border and what Wenski said. “I was a stranger and House Democrats, although there of resentment against supposed law by six bishops and another half- they would communicate to the mem- you welcomed me,” he quoted Jesus is not the majority Boehner seeks breakers, equating them with terror- dozen priests. Most of the bishops bers of Congress they were to meet. saying. “The prudential part comes within the Republican caucus on its ists intent on hurting us.” had participated in a Mass at the In addition to the Mass at the in how we act on that.” June 8, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

tion raised $75,000 for a facility for St. Louis Besancon children left parentless by disaster, members earn top poverty, disease or abandonment. Construction is in progress on 15 academic honors at acres of land. Woodlan High School round the iocese For more information on USF’s A D Formula for Life, contact Dr. Amy NEW HAVEN — After four Obringer at 260-399-7700, ext. 8210. long years of hard work, per- severance and determination, St. Notre Dame’s ACE welcomes Louis Besancon Parish mem- bers were recently named the BISHOP RHOADES BLESSES HERMITAGE NEAR DECATUR 21st class of teachers top students at Woodlan High School. Casssandra Lomont, NOTRE DAME — The Alliance daughter of Greg and Rae Lynne for Catholic Education (ACE) has Lomont, is the 2014 class saluta- announced the members of its new- torian and Jared Emenhiser, son est cohort of teaching fellows — a of Greg and Sandy Emenhiser, is group of 95 recent college grad- the valedictorian. Both students uates whose record of academic serve as Mass lectors and attended achievement, dedication to serving St. Louis Academy for the pri- marginalized communities and zeal mary years (K-6) of their educa- for empowering children through tion. Lomont will pursue a degree Catholic schools was described by in nursing from the University the program’s founder, Holy Cross of Saint Francis and Emenhiser Father Timothy Scully, as “a truly plans to attend Indiana University, extraordinary sign of hope.” Purdue University at Indianapolis Father Scully, who also serves as to become a physician’s assistant. a fellow of the university and a pro- fessor of political science, notes that St. Vincent students this class, ACE’s 21st, was selected from one of the most competitive receive scholarships applicant pools in the program’s history. FORT WAYNE — During the ACE 21 includes graduates from May 27 eighth-grade banquet colleges and universities through- attended by students and parents, out the United States and abroad. four students were awarded a Through their two-year teaching $500 tuition citizenship scholar- fellowship, each member will earn ship applied to freshman tuition a fully-funded graduate degree from at Bishop Dwenger High School Notre Dame while serving as a for next school year. Elizabeth JERRY KESSENS classroom teacher in one of ACE’s (Lizzy) Roy, Lily Schenkel, Luke Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed the St. Joseph Hermitage Friary on Monday, May 26. partner schools and living in inten- Sarrazine and Victoria Cooper tional community with other ACE were the recipients of this year’s Four friars of the Franciscan Brothers Minor will reside at the hermitage, which is located teachers. tuition awards. To be considered, students in rural Decatur. wrote an essay and obtained two reference letters. Essays were to demonstrate service activities, Through the Bible,” by Sarah month for sixth-grade students based along with good character and cit- Christmyer and Jeff Cavins. It takes on academics and other criteria. Rice ST. VINCENT JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS izenship to qualify for the award. a chronological walk through the was selected as the student of the During a school assembly on Bible story in a way that reveals month in January, “for displaying CREATE ARTWORK FOR DUPONT May 21, one student per class- God’s plan for His Creation, what outstanding traits of good citizen- room at St. Vincent School went wrong at the beginning and ship, leadership and participation in received the prestigious award how God worked through history activities of the community.” sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul to reconcile His lost children to Knights of Columbus. Many par- Himself while building His king- USF group donates funds ents and grandparents attended as dom. It provides attendees a frame- the Msgr. John Kuzmich Catholic work to understand how major peo- for second Haiti well Citizenship Awards were present- ple, places, events and themes of the FORT WAYNE — The student- ed by teachers to one student from Bible fit together within the central led Formula for Life group of the each grade, kindergarten through story woven throughout Scripture. University of Saint Francis delivered eighth. Father Derrick Sneyd, pastor of the $1,800 to a Haitian orphanage direc- Students are nominated by parish, will facilitate. tor in May for the drilling of a well their teachers, who write a brief Immaculate Conception is pre- for clean water. narrative about why the student senting the study and related course The funds were raised through was selected. Criteria for the materials free of charge to those who the university’s H2O Project, in award includes outstanding year- register by June 15. For more infor- which faculty, staff and students long effort, growth throughout the mation or to sign up, email Cindy made water their only beverage for year, living one’s Catholic faith Busch at [email protected] a designated time and then donated fully and good citizenship. or call the parish office at 260-925- the money saved to an organization 3930. The registration form may also providing clean water to developing ‘Great Adventure’ Bible be found online at iccauburn.org. countries. PROVIDED BY ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Study kicks off in Auburn The well is the second well St. Thomas student named provided by USF to Father André Students from St. Vincent de Paul School, Fort Wayne, AUBURN — Immaculate ‘student of the year’ Sylvestre, director of Our Lady of have six pieces of artwork displayed at Dupont Hospital Perpetual Help Orphanage in north- Conception Catholic Church wel- in Fort Wayne. The theme of the drawings, done in comes the public to an eight-part ELKHART — ern Haiti. Formula for Life students Bible study, an offering of the The Elkhart Noon witnessed the drilling of the 100-foot chalk, is “Get Healthy, Stay Positive” which is bringing church’s Adult Faith Formation Exchange Club well to serve the people, livestock Program. Participants will meet at awarded Joseph and crops in the area. many smiles to patients and medical staff at the hospi- Immaculate Conception, located Rice, the sixth- Formula for Life was founded by tal. The student artists include: Catie Hamrick, sixth at 500 E. Seventh St., Auburn, on grade “Student USF student Courtney Shepard in Wednesdays from June 25 through of the Year” 2007 after she encountered a starv- grade; Amanda Weber, sixth grade; Elizabeth Davis, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. The program and ing infant on a medical mission trip, for St. Thomas JOSEPH RICE seventh grade; Kaylee Sheehan, seventh grade; Mary discussion will last about an hour the Apostle in and the student-led organization has and a half; light refreshments will Elkhart at their been providing food, wells for clean Simcox, seventh grade; Rebecca Weber, seventh grade; follow each evening. annual luncheon at Christiana Creek water and, most recently, funds to Kit Schumacher, eighth grade; Skylar Charleston, seventh The Bible study follows “The Country Club on Tuesday, May 27. build a new orphanage as the event Great Adventure: A (quick) Journey The club recognizes a student of the has grown. Last year, the organiza- grade; and Kendall Willwerth, seventh grade. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 8, 2014 God Bless our Jubilarians! Father Paul Miller observes 70th jubilee of Priesthood

BY VINCE LABARBERA moved to Valparaiso where he one of the most enjoyable experi- was appointed an assistant at St. ences of his Priesthood, he said. Paul Church. Three months later, Father Miller also said he loves FORT WAYNE — Father Paul he again was transferred, this music — as evidenced by his vast D. Miller was ordained to the time to Our Lady of Hungary collection of CDs — and “in his Priesthood by Bishop John F. Parish, South Bend, as an assis- younger days” he enjoyed chant- Noll at the Cathedral of the tant where for the first time he ing the prayers of the Mass. Immaculate Conception, Fort had access to a car, he said. Father Miller also was known Wayne, on June 3, 1944. Father On June 8, 1956, Father Miller for his thorough homilies, espe- Miller is observing his 70th jubi- was named an assistant at St. cially covering the lives of the lee of ordination. John the Baptist Church, New saints. When a saint’s feast day Young Paul was born on Oct. Haven, and also assumed the occurred in the liturgy, Father 3, 1916, in Huntington. His par- duties of directing the Decatur Miller, with his clear and very ents were Mary E. (McNulty) District CYA. That same year, audible voice would relate many and Ira O. Miller. He attended St. he again was transferred on Dec. interesting details of the life of Mary School in Huntington for 1 to St. Vincent de Paul Parish, the particular saint, usually with both his primary and high school Elkhart, as an assistant and also no notes from which to refer. education. served as deanery master of cer- Between assignments in 1972 With the intention of becom- emonies and as a member of the in New Haven and in 1978 in ing a priest on his mind since the Diocesan Liturgical Commission. Monroeville, on May 20, 1974, eighth grade, he enrolled at St. Father Miller assumed his Father Miller was appointed spiri- Joseph College, Rensselaer, and first assignment as pastor at tual director of the Blue Army of completed his seminary training St. Patrick Parish, Lagro, and Our Lady of Fatima, an activity at St. Meinrad. St. Robert Bellarmine Mission he enjoyed. Two days after he was Church, North Manchester, In 1988, Father Miller was ordained, Father Miller assumed on June 1, 1963. On Aug. 16 named an associate pastor at Holy his initial assignment as an assis- of that year, he was appointed Family Parish, South Bend. “I tant at St. Mary Church, East pastor of St. Michael Church, really enjoyed my time there,” Chicago, Ind. He said during the Waterloo. Other pastoral assign- he added. Father Miller retired nine years he spent at St. Mary ments included St. Rose of Lima on Oct. 1, 1992, and currently Parish he never had access to a Church, Monroeville, on July 1, resides at St. Anne Home and car. But it didn’t stop him from 1970; St. John the Baptist Parish, Retirement Community, Fort walking to visit many parish- New Haven, on Feb. 2, 1972; and Wayne, where he concelebrates ioners, something “he really St. Rose of Lima Church for the Mass daily. Father Miller is look- enjoyed,” Father Miller related. second time on June 6, 1978. ing forward to observing his 98th On June 8, 1953, Father Miller Serving parishes as pastor was birthday on Oct. 3. FATHER PAUL MILLER Father Walter Bly Congratulations Father Bly celebrates 50 years We thank you for the many of Priesthood years you have blessed us with your ministry. BY LISA KOCHANOWSKI SOUTH BEND — Father Walter Bly always wanted to be a priest in his youth but New York, his home, had an abundance of priests. He was told to “Go West” because there was a shortage of priests in the Midwest and that is how he became a prominent member of the Michiana community. Father Bly was born in Yonkers, N.Y., to Andrew and Elizabeth Ann Bly. His family moved to Bronxville where he finished high school. After high school he entered Fordham University as a day student in the ROTC program. Upon graduation, he joined the armed forces, serving PROVIDED BY SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL “May God’s goodness and kindness be with you in the U.S. Army. Pictured is Father Walter Bly at a Fulfilling his calling to the Saint Joseph High School home on this special day and all the days of your life.” Priesthood, Father Bly attended Psalm 23:6 Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in football game at Father Bly field at Norwood, Ohio, and was ordained the Leighton Stadium. He is a con- to the Priesthood on May 30, stant supporter of the football team and coached the freshman team for BLY, PAGE 11 many years. June 8, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Father Chrobot’s 50 years bring memories of service and a special saint

BY KAREN CLIFFORD at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Polish nation, but of the American Conception in Fort Wayne by Bishop nation,” says Father Chrobot. Leo A. Pursley, he attended summer While very proud of his Polish SOUTH BEND — In reminisc- school at the University of Norte ancestry, Father Chrobot knew that ing about his 50 years as a priest, Dame. For the next three years, his statements shocked some of the Father Leonard Chrobot recalls a Father Chrobot held assignments in older Polish bishops. But approxi- very special moment when he and the Fort Wayne area, first as a teacher mately two weeks later, Archbishop his mother greeted Pope John Paul II at Bishop Dwenger High School, Wojtyla gave a lecture at The in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. then as an assistant to the pastor at Kosciuszko Foundation in New York Although Father Chrobot had met St. Charles Borromeo Parish and St. and noted that the “priest sociologist then Archbishop Karol Józef Wojtyla Hyacinth Parish. at Orchard Lake” (Father Chrobot) of Krakow several years earlier, he In 1969, Bishop Pursley released whom he had met was correct in his was in awe of the pope’s ability to Father Chrobot from the diocese for assessment of Polish Americans. remember him. five years to accept a teaching assign- Archbishop Wojtyla reiterated to “John Paul II to me is one of the ment at Orchard Lake Seminary. That those at the conference that Americans greatest figures of the 20th century. assignment was extended another 17 of Polish ancestry were indeed mem- When I met him at St. Peter’s Square years and it was at the seminary that bers of the American nation, not the he gave me his full attention even Father Chrobot first met Archbishop Polish nation. But he charged that with 10,000 people around. That was Karol Józef Wojtyla of Krakow. they had a responsibility to know the a remarkable gift that he had,” Father At a lecture presented to price paid by their ancestors and to Chrobot recalls. Archbishop Wojtyla and other visit- help Americans understand the role Father Chrobot’s journey to the ing Polish bishops, Father Chrobot of Poland in World War II. The arch- Priesthood began at St. Adalbert explained his perspective on Polish bishop emphasized that while many School in South Bend. Since Saint Americans. people know that 6 million Jewish Joseph High School had not yet been “My lecture to the Polish bish- people died, 6 million Polish citizens built, and South Bend Catholic was ops was that Poland was wiped off also died, 3 million were Jewish and 3 in its last year, he attended St. Mary’s the map in 1795 and did not exist million were Gentiles. Preparatory in Orchard Lake outside again until 1918. My ancestors, From 1989 to 2001, Father of Detroit. It was a Catholic school who were very Polish, came from Chrobot served respectively as a pas- for those considering the Priesthood. Prussia because there was no Poland. tor at St. Mary of the Lake in Culver, “I spent high school, college and The Polish bishops defined anyone and St. Adalbert, St. Hedwig and St. seminary in Orchard Lake, Mich.,” who spoke the Polish language as a Patrick parishes in South Bend. He says Father Chrobot. member of the Polish nation. When is currently retired and enjoying the Following his Ordination to I lectured to the bishops I said I did celebration of his 50th anniversary as the Priesthood on May 30, 1964 not consider myself a member of the FATHER LEONARD CHROBOT a priest with friends and colleagues. Three Conventual Franciscans celebrate 50th anniversary of ordination

ANGOLA — Conventual 1, 1937 to Marcus and Beatrice Franciscans Father Fred Pasche, Pasche, and was christened Father Bernie Zajdel and Father Kenneth Joseph Pasche at St. Joe Kiene are celebrating the 50th Mary’s Cathedral in Lansing, anniversary of Ordination to the Mich. His family includes three Priesthood this year. All three brothers and two sisters. He fol- entered the novitiate together in lowed in the footsteps of his 1955, and were ordained together older brother and entered Mount Feb. 22, 1964. St. Francis Seminary in Indiana A jubilee Mass and an open graduating in 1955. house celebrating 150 years of Upon entering the novitiate combined life in Christ was held in 1955, in compliance with on May 4. Franciscan tradition, Father chose Father Pasche and Father the name Frederick after St. Zajdel have both served as pas- Frederick, a bishop in Germany, tors of St. Anthony of Padua, and adopted Fred as his legal Angola. While Father Zajdel was name. pastor in the 1980s he undertook Father Pasche’s assignments a building project that resulted have taken him to Kentucky, FATHER FRED PASCHE FATHER BERNIE ZAJDEL FATHER JOE KIENE in building space to house class- Minnesota, Ohio, Michigan and rooms for religious education, Indiana. He has served as pas- offices for administrative ser- tor of St. Anthony of Padua in vices, a parish hall church activi- Angola since 1997. Father took the name of Bernard stories to help people relax and to Michigan, New Mexico, ties and a chapel, which is used Father Pasche points out that in honor of St. Bernard of listen to the homily. No gathering California, Okinawa, Guam, for small liturgical celebrations, in his 50 years in the Priesthood Clairvaux, a French abbot of a at St. Anthony of Padua, Angola, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana. daily Mass and Adoration of the he developed a pattern of every- Cistercian monastery and the last would be complete without his He retired as chaplain of the Eucharist. other assignment being at a parish doctor of the Church. “Taste of Humor” presentations. Indianapolis Metro Police Under the leadership of named in honor of St. Anthony Father Zajdel names his great- Father Kiene was born Joseph Department in 2013 and will Father Pasche a capital campaign of Padua. He describes every est priestly joy as celebrating Kiene on March 18, 1937, to reside in the friary located on the entitled “Connecting in Faith and assignment as being filled with Mass. His ministry assignments Louis and Pearl Kiene. He took St. Anthony of Padua campus in Fellowship” was begun with the good and welcoming people. have taken him to Minnesota, the name of Joachim, the father Angola. goal of replacing the temporary Throughout his life as a priest, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana. of the Blessed Virgin Mary, when Father Kiene says working church built in the 1950s. The Father Fred holds administering He currently serves as parochial entering the seminary and kept with the military is among his new church was dedicated in the sacraments most dear. He vicar of St. Anthony of Padua in it as his religious name until he fondest memories. He has served 2010. describes celebrating Mass as an Angola and administrator of St. later changed back to his bap- both the members of the armed While Father Kiene has never “awesome privilege.” Paul Chapel at Clear Lake. tismal name. He states that the services separated from family be assigned to St. Anthony, Edward John Zajdel was born Father Zajdel hopes his legacy majority of his ordained life he and friends while serving their Angola, he has retired from serv- on March 13, 1938, in Gary to will be one of being “a follower has been closely connected with country and their loved ones ing as chaplain for hospitals and Stanley and Sophie Zajdel. He of Jesus Christ, who called me to hospitals and people who were in who were left at home while military servicemen and their has three siblings. It was at the pastor people and assist them to need of support. He anticipates their partner was away on duty. families and will be taking up age of 12 while at the altar serv- be faithful Catholics, who admin- being at St. Anthony, Angola, In his service as chaplain of the residence in the friary located on ing daily Mass at St. Joseph the istered the sacraments to them will be a major change from the Indianapolis Police Department the St. Anthony of Padua campus Worker Parish that Father Zajdel and reminded them to ‘Smile, primary chaplain duties from he counseled families who were in Angola. heard the call and decided to pur- God Loves You.’” Father Bernie which he has recently retired. in sorrow due to tragedy. Father Pasche was born Feb. sue a vocation to the Priesthood. enjoys telling jokes and humorous His service has taken him 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 8, 2014 Msgr. Bill Schooler celebrates 40 years of priestly ministry

BY CHRISTOPHER LUSHIS “One of the biggest things I’ve learned is how these projects truly enhance the community in GRANGER — Msgr. Bill ways I didn’t quite foresee during Schooler, the current pastor of that first Mass.” St. Pius X Parish in Granger, In reflecting on the past 40 celebrated the 40th anniversary years, Father Bill shared that his of his ordination on May 25 and greatest joys have been celebrat- remarked on a life of joy filled ing the sacraments and being with service to both parishioners able to lead others to experience and students throughout the dioc- closer unity with Christ. During esan community. that time, he has served under He enthusiastically spoke of four bishops, being ordained by his 40 years as “a wonderful life Bishop Leo A. Pursley in 1974. of ministry that has taken me to a He has also been called to minis- deeper faith and to a much deeper ter throughout the diocese, being understanding of both my voca- appointed during his tenure to tion and the ways in which I am the parishes of St. Matthew, St. called to serve the Church.” Monica, St. Paul of the Cross, Preferring to be known sim- St. Jude, Fort Wayne, and St. ply as “Father Bill,” although Pius X, where he has been pastor his official ecclesiastical title is since 2001. In addition, he has “monsignor,” he is seen by both also taught and served as chap- parishioners and colleagues as a lain at Saint Joseph and Marian man of great humility and hos- high schools in South Bend and pitality, whose pastoral nature is Mishawaka. consistently displayed through the Not everything has been easy heartfelt compassion and outreach throughout the last 40 years he offers as the priestly shepherd Father Bill admits, “I learned CHRISTOPHER LUSHIS of his people. the hard way how to choose the Msgr. Bill Schooler, pastor of St. Pius X Parish, Granger, is celebrating his 40th anniversary to the Priesthood. right people to do the tasks I am From the beginning, he viewed He will be embarking on a 1,500-mile bike trip in 19 stages from England to Rome, beginning in Canterbury on his mission as one of fostering weak at or do not have a gift the kingdom of God and build- for.” However, after much trial June 10 and ending at the Vatican on June 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. ing relationships. He remarked and error, he is confident in his that in his first Mass he preached, current pastoral role and is opti- “he would not build buildings, mistic about the future. Father and continue to draw people to 13 family members and friends, completing the pilgrimage of the but would build communities of Bill also expressed tremendous Christ.” He also added that for including fellow St. Pius X priest Camino de Santiago twice, as people,” but then noted ironically gratefulness for the support of young men who are discerning a Father Terry Coonan. Together well as riding nearly 3,000 miles that during his 40 years at various those around him and to all who call to the Priesthood or religious they will journey in 19 stages over the course of last summer. parishes he has been involved in have sacrificed and assisted him life, “to not be afraid, that it real- from England to Rome, begin- However, this being the longest five separate building projects. throughout his Priesthood to build ly is a wonderful life!” ning in Canterbury on June 10 single trip he has ever ventured “I think God has a great sense the Church and lead souls closer In celebration of this wonder- and ending at the Vatican on June on, he revealed that he is a little of humor, because I didn’t under- to God. ful life and in thanksgiving to 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and nervous and has asked that the stand at first how profoundly Father Bill indicated that his God for 40 years of Priesthood, Paul. group be remembered in the finances and buildings serve the greatest hope for the future is Father Bill will soon be embark- Father Bill has been an avid prayers of the parish and diocesan needs of the people,” he said. that “we continue to evangelize ing on a 1,500 mile bike trip with bicyclist for nearly 15 years, community during their venture. Glenmary Father Dennis Holly celebrates

gives thanks to God for 50 years of Priesthood CINCINNATI, In addition he spent almost Monsignor William C. Schooler (Fr. Bill) Ohio — Glenmary 20 years as director/consultant of Father Dennis Glenmary’s Department of Pastoral Holly, a native of Services, (now the Department Fort Wayne, is cel- of Pastoral Ministers and Pastoral ebrating 50 years Services) a support ministry that of Priesthood this aims to, among other things, pro- Congratulations on year. He is the FATHER DENNIS mote effective evangelization efforts son Jeremiah and HOLLY in Glenmary missions. th Loretta Holly and For almost 10 of those 20 years, the 40 anniversary a former member he served as first vice president on of St. Peter Church in Fort Wayne. Glenmary’s Executive Council. of your ordination to A member of Glenmary Home Father Holly’s last assignment Missioners for 63 years, Father Holly was as pastor of two missions in the priesthood! received his Bachelor of Arts degree two different states and dioceses. in philosophy from the Athenaeum He served Holy Family mission in of Ohio in 1959 and a Master of Lafayette, Tenn., and Christ the King Religious Education degree from mission in Scottsville, Ky., until Scarritt College in Nashville in 1973. 2012 when he retired from assigned It was not you who chose me, but I He entered Glenmary in 1951, ministry and became a Glenmary who chose you and appointed you to took his First Oath on May 13, 1960 senior member. go and bear fruit that will remain. and was ordained on June 6, 1964. He currently resides at During his years as a priest Glenmary’s Cincinnati Headquarters ~John 15:16 he has served as associate pastor and plans to celebrate his golden of Glenmary missions in North jubilee with a June Mass for family, Carolina and Tennessee and as friends and his fellow Glenmarians pastor of missions in Virginia, at St. Matthias Church in Forest Tennessee and Kentucky. Park, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati. June 8, 2014 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 18 Holy Cross priests celebrate jubilees Father Robert T. McCahill

NOTRE DAME — Eighteen Father George C. Bernard cele- Father Michael T. Belinsky cel- Holy Cross priests celebrated brates 65 years of priestly service. ebrates his 25th anniversary of celebrates 50 years as Missioner their priestly jubilees this year at Ordained in 1949 his assignments Ordination to the Priesthood and a Mass of Thanksgiving on May took him to the University of served as associate pastor after MARYKNOLL, N.Y. — Father 23, at the Basilica of the Sacred Notre Dame and subsequently to his ordination in 1989 at Holy Robert T. McCahill, of Goshen, will Heart on the campus of the Holy Cross College. Cross Parish and Christ the King celebrate his 50th anniversary of University of Notre Dame. They Father Edwin J. Kadzielawski cel- Parish in South Bend. He was th ordination as a Maryknoll priest on are: 65 jubilarians — Father ebrates 65 years of Priesthood, assigned to Holy Cross Parish Sunday, June 29. He is one of 31 George C. Bernard, Father Edwin being ordained on June 8, 1949. again as pastor and subsequently Maryknollers to commemorate his J. Kadzielawski, Father Robert S. He has served as associate pas- served as pastor of Little Flower ordination to the Priesthood or Final Pelton and Father R.W. Timm, tor at St. Hedwig Parish in South Parish. Currently he serves as th Oath as a brother in ceremonies to of Bangladesh; 60 — Father Bend and now resides at Holy associate pastor of Christ the be held at the Maryknoll Mission David J. Arthur, Father Richard Cross House at Notre Dame in King Parish. Center in Ossining, N.Y. A. Laurick, Father Patrick H. his retirement. Father Robert J. Loughery cel- After ordination on June 13, Maloney and Father Charles Father Robert S. Pelton ebrates 25 years as priest and th also cel- 1964, Father McCahill was assigned Wallen; 50 — Father William ebrates his 65th anniversary of currently serves as rector of Sorin to the Philippines. After Visayan J. Crumley and Father James Hall at the University of Notre th priestly ordination and served at language study, he served for three W. Thornton; 25 — Father the University of Notre Dame as Dame. years as assistant parish priest in Michael T. Belinsky, Father well as Saint Mary College and Father Stephen P. Newton cel- Cateel, Mati and Lupon. He then Richard E. Gribble Jr., Father W. assisted in Hispanic Ministry. ebrates his 25th anniversary to transferred to the western side of the Patrick Hannon, Father Robert Father Richard A. Laurick cel- the Priesthood and served at the island, moving from place to place J. Loughery, Father Stephen ebrates 60 years of Priesthood University of Notre Dame. building Church-communities. P. Newton, Father Martin L. after spending many years in the Father Martin L. Nguyen cel- In 1975, after 11 years in the Nguyen, Father Rómulo E. Vera military and served at St. Stephen ebrates 25 years as priest and has Philippines, Father McCahill and and Father Peter J. Walsh. Parish, South Bend, as well as served the Vietnamese ministry four other Maryknoll priests were PROVIDED BY ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, GOSHEN Those who have served in the long-time chaplain at Memorial at St. Patrick, Fort Wayne, and assigned to open a new mission in Maryknoll Missionary Father Robert Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Hospital in South Bend. in South Bend, as well as at the Bangladesh. After Bengali language (“Bob”) McCahill was home in Bend include the following: University of Notre Dame. study at the Oriental Institute in Goshen recently for a visit and to Barisal (1976), the group took up celebrate his 50th anniversary of residence in Tangail, where they Priesthood. He visited the children lived in community serving the at St. John the Evangelist School Muslim and Hindu poor. In 1986, Father McCahill moved and gave them a slide presentation on alone, living in Kishorganj, a of where he lives and the people town 100 miles east of Tangail, to whom he ministers. The children and without resident foreigners or raised $950 for his mission by missioners. He has moved to a dif- holding penny wars during Lent ferent district every third year, living and presented him with a check. among the poor and riding a bicycle to seek people seriously in need of medical or surgical attention. “By serving the poor in their Missionary home in serious health needs and gladly living among them,” wrote Father Goshen for visit McCahill, “the basic mission is BY DENISE FEDOROW accomplished — giving Muslims good reasons to trust their Christian neighbors.” GOSHEN — Maryknoll Missionary At first, Muslim neighbors Father Robert (“Bob”) McCahill viewed him with suspicion but they was home in Goshen recently for a gradually become accustomed to his visit and to celebrate his 50th anni- presence among them. versary of Priesthood. “The core of Christian witness is He recently spoke to the congre- the acts of love we perform for oth- gation at St. John the Evangelist in ers,” said Father McCahill. “Nothing Goshen telling them he was “report- illustrates our faith in God so clearly ing on what your fellow parishioner as our service to strangers in their has been up to.” need.” He said he felt called to serve in In 1996, Father McCahill Bangladesh in 1975 because he felt PROVIDED BY CONGREGATION OF HOLY CROSS published “Dialogue of Life: A the need was even greater there. He The Holy Cross jubilarians are from left: front row, Rev. George C. Bernard, CSC, Rev. Patrick H. Maloney, CSC, Christian Among Allah’s Poor” lives among the poor Muslims and Rev. Edwin J. Kadzielawski, CSC, Rev. Robert Pelton, CSC, Rev. Richard A. Laurick, CSC, Rev. R.W. Timm, CSC, back (Orbis Books). His writings also Hindus in small villages introduc- row, Rev. Rómulo E. Vera Muñoz, CSC, Rev. Martin L. Nguyen, CSC, Rev. James W. Thornton, CSC, Rev. Michael appear in Maryknoll magazine, ing Christianity to them with his T. Belinsky, CSC, Rev. Robert J. Loughery, CSC, Rev. W. Patrick Hannon, CSC, Rev. Peter J. Walsh, CSC and Rev. Revista Maryknoll, World Mission acts of service and love. He helps and The National Catholic Reporter. many villagers obtain medical help. Richard E. Gribble, CSC. Not present were Rev. David J. Arthur, CSC, Rev. Charles Wallen, CSC, Rev. William J. Father McCahill was born on Crumley, CSC and Rev. Stephen P. Newton, CSC. He said he typically stays in a vil- June 21, 1937, in Des Moines, lage for three years because the first Iowa. He then moved with his fam- year they are suspicious of him, the teaching a course in religion at Saint Joseph High School. “His pre-foot- ily to Goshen, where he attended second year they get to know him Joseph High School. He remained ball game homilies were something West Goshen Elementary School and question him and the third year, BLY part of the Saint Joseph family for that really stuck with the students. (1943-1949) and graduated from “They like me and then I know it’s over 40 years as a teacher, freshman The way he took events from his life Goshen High School (1955). Father time to move on,” Father Bob said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 football coach and friend to thou- and could tie them together with the McCahill holds a bachelor’s He also visited the children at St. sands of students. Gospel reading and then with some degree in philosophy (1959) from John the Evangelist School and gave Father Bly taught and coached sort of lesson about football was Maryknoll College in Glen Ellyn, them a slide presentation of where 1964 by Bishop Leo A. Pursley at with consistency and challenged the uncanny.” Ill., and a master’s degree in he lives and the people to whom he the Cathedral of the Immaculate imagination of his students. He will Bajdek added, “In the classroom, religious education (1964) from ministers. The children raised $950 Conception in Fort Wayne. always be synonymous with the Old so many students had such a deep Maryknoll Seminary in Ossining. for his mission by holding penny Father Bly’s first appointment Testament course and freshman foot- respect for Father Bly that they did A jubilee Mass will be celebrated wars during Lent and presented him was to work at St. Charles Borromeo ball at Saint Joseph High School. not want to do poorly on his tests and at St. John The Evangelist Church, with a check. Church in Fort Wayne. He also “As a student, especially as a let him down. I can still remember 114 East Monroe St., Goshen. ministered at Bishop Dwenger High freshman football player, one of people in the hallways getting one Follow Maryknoll fathers and School for one year. the first memories of being at Saint last look at the study sheet before an brothers on Twitter at www.twitter. In 1966, Father Bly was Joseph High School is meeting infamous Father Bly test.” com/MaryknollNews and Facebook appointed an assistant at Our Lady Father Bly,” said Bret Bajdek, former at www.facebook.com/maryknoll- of Hungary in South Bend, while student and current coach at Saint society. 12 COMMENTARY June 8, 2014 The witches’ sabbath How the son of a he Harvard Extension Students Association called the president proved himself Cultural Studies Club and Satanists’ efforts “hateful.” the Satanic Temple of New Drew Faust, Harvard’s president, INTELLECT eing the son of an American TYork caused a stir in May by plan- invoked principles of free speech, president comes with as ning a “black mass” in Harvard’s calling the event “abhorrent,” but AND many pressures as it does TWENTY Memorial Hall. At the last moment, said she would let it go ahead Bprivileges, especially when you’re the local protest grew so large that because “vigorous and open VIRTUE his first boy and you bear his name. SOMETHING the club withdrew its sponsorship. discussion and debate are essential Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., felt that A Satanic Temple spokesman said to the pursuit of knowledge.” JOHN GARVEY his dad, President Teddy Roosevelt, the event was held off campus at The Harvard Extension club demanded more of him than of his CHRISTINA CAPECCHI a Chinese restaurant in Harvard used the same free speech trope: three younger brothers. The boyhood Square. “We are disappointed by the self- levity expressed in his broad Howdy- Press reports struggled to fit the righteousness of those who conspire This point might not carry much weight with people who deny any Doody smile, tanned skin and light land by sea with the first wave of dispute into familiar categories. to silence others simply because eyes was never fully unhinged from Catholics and their allies described they claim offense.” transcendent reality, but the Satanic troops. He was also the only man to Temple curiously acknowledges on the weight of expectation. serve with his son on D-Day. the event as discriminatory. C.J. I share the sentiment that One day when Ted Jr. was about Doyle, the head of the Catholic this sacrilege is offensive. But its website that “Satan is subordinate Ted was one of the first soldiers to God.” The law once punished nine, his dad gave him a rifle. When off his landing craft at Utah Beach Action League of Massachusetts, more importantly, as the official he asked if it was real, his father load- said it showed that anti-Catholicism archdiocesan statement noted, blasphemy, not just because it was early on that first Thursday in June. “extremely impious,” as an old New ed it and shot a bullet into the ceiling. He skillfully redirected the men “remains a respectable prejudice.” it is evil. Thomas Aquinas said It wasn’t long before the fam- Terry Donilon, spokesman for the that blasphemy is in one sense a York case put it, but because “to when he realized they had landed cast contumelious reproaches upon ily faced the glare of the national more than a mile south of their tar- Boston Archdiocese, called the greater sin than murder because it spotlight. Teddy Roosevelt began event “offensive to Catholics and is committed directly against God, (Christianity) tended to weaken get, maneuvering the beach with a his presidency the day after Ted Jr.’s cane and a pistol. He didn’t appear people of good will.” The former whereas murder is a sin against 14th birthday. president of Harvard’s Catholic one’s neighbor. GARVEY, PAGE 13 deterred by his arthritis and heart Ted wasn’t the academic type, troubles when he declared, “We’ll but he attended his dad’s alma start the war from right here!” mater, Harvard, and plodded along. As June pressed on, Ted guided The Church is Mystical Body of Christ After college Ted worked in the his troops and kept them calm, recit- steel and carpet business and then ing poetry and sharing stories about The process reveals the divinity eternal life in God, that God became a branch manager of an his father. He died of a heart attack THE of Jesus, and the perfect union providentially offered the world investment bank. He was making five weeks after D-Day, shortly after of the Holy Trinity not just in salvation in Jesus. good money and, it seemed, a name being captured by Germans. SUNDAY essence or being, but also in Thus, the story of salvation for himself, yet he was badgered I think of his story this month, as mission. has one central figure. This by questions of legacy and leader- we mark D-Day’s 70th anniversary. Important in this reading is figure is Jesus the Lord. He ship, thoughts of the renegade who I imagine the Hail Marys chanted as GOSPEL the obvious community of the lived a human life. God in every walked softly and carried a big stick. 20-year-old men neared Normandy, MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Apostles and of believers with sense, Jesus was human. It is When World War I began, Ted feeling the spray of the English them. Together, as one, they the mystery and miracle of the felt compelled to leave his job and Channel. They responded to the ter- received the power of the Holy Incarnation. volunteer for service. He fought in ror in their hearts with prayer. Spirit, promised and sent by Jesus ascended to heaven. several major battles and reached the “I am not a religious man,” Lt. Feast of Pentecost Christ. Jesus did not desert us, however. rank of lieutenant colonel. The war Col. Robert Lee Wolverton told his The Holy Spirit comes as To continue salvation, Jesus refined the young father of three, battalion hours before the D-Day Jn 20:19-23 God. The imagery is strong with called the Apostles. Specially filling him with newfound purpose. parachute dropped them behind Old Testament associations. The taught, present when no one else Back home, Ted enjoyed con- enemy lines. “But I am going to ask his weekend the Church siderable political success until celebrates the feast of divine Spirit comes as fire, an was present, they had unique you to pray with me for the success image so often used for God in lessons, revelations, from the World War II beckoned and the of the mission before us. And while Pentecost, one of the most 53-year-old returned to active duty. Timportant feasts of the Church’s the Scriptures. Lord. we pray, let us get on our knees and Strengthened by the Holy Their task was to assist He was soon promoted and eventu- not look down but up with faces liturgical year. It is richly bibli- ally became known as a general who cal in its background, and it is Spirit, the Apostles have divine us in overcoming our human raised to the sky so that we can see power itself. They are without limitations and in understanding often visited the front lines. God and ask His blessing in what profoundly educational both in When D-Day neared, Ted was its own message as well as in its fear. Fortified too are all the the Gospel. we are about to do.” members of the community. The community of believers not assigned to the front lines, which Seven decades later we salute place in the chronology of events he argued several times and then for- commemorated these past weeks, Forming the community is not a happenstance of people these men. At the heart of their were people from every place. standing side by side. In the mally petitioned, writing: “I believe bravery was belief. We honor their Good Friday, Easter and the feast I can contribute materially … by of the Ascension being the most Salvation is offered to all who Spirit they share one source memory, and we look up. love God. of life. Thus, Christians act in going in with the assault companies. important. Furthermore, I personally know both Once Christians chiefly were First Corinthians furnishes communion — ideally. the second reading. This reading Pope Pius XII, three officers and men of these advance of Jewish origin, and Christians units and believe that it will steady Christina Capecchi is a freelance therefore observed the Jewish clearly states that belief in Jesus generations ago, masterfully as Lord belongs only to the told us that the Church is the them to know that I am with them.” writer from Inver Grove Heights, holy days. Very early in the At 56, Ted became the oldest Minn., and editor of SisterStory. history of Christianity, this fact humble and faithful. Without Mystical Body of Christ, no mere humility, without faith, humans human institution. Holiness is man in the Normandy invasion. He org, the official website of changed. Missionaries such as was the only general on D-Day to National Catholic Sisters Week. St. Paul himself took the Gospel are confused and seriously not automatic, however, for its far and wide, winning converts subject to their own limitations. members. They must perfect from paganism. Then, as a result St. John’s Gospel provides the themselves to be in fact part of of rebelling against the Romans last reading. It is a Resurrection this Mystical Body. in 70 A.D., the Jews themselves Narrative. The Risen Lord Blessed Jolenta almost were annihilated. appears before the Apostles, Consequently, Christians the specially chosen and READINGS of Poland stopped celebrating the Jewish commissioned, and the special Sunday: Acts 2:1-11 Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, c. 1235 - 1298 students. He is God, possessing 34 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 Jn 20:19-23 feast - June 12 holy days. An exception is CNS file illustration Pentecost, although the Christian the Holy Spirit, able to give the Monday: 1 Kgs 17:1-6 Ps 121:1b-8 life and power of the Spirit. He Mt 5:1-12 observance centers upon the The daughter of King Bela IV of Hungary and granddaughter of the gives this power to the Apostles, Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17:7-16 Ps 4:2-5, distinctly Christian character of emperor of Constantinople, this medieval princess was raised by the day. specifically vesting them with the 7b-8 Mt 5:13-16 her elder sister, St. Kunigunde, queen of Poland. Their family tree Nevertheless, the Christian most divine of powers, the power Wednesday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3 character heavily draws upon to forgive sins. included other saints: Hedwig, Elizabeth of Hungary and Margaret Ps 98:1-6 Mt 5:17-19 of Hungary. Jolenta married a Polish duke whose charitable works the Jewish context of the day. In Thursday: 1 Kgs 18:41-46 Ps 65:10- Reflection earned him the popular name “Boleslaus the Pious.” After his death time, Pentecost became for Jews 13 Mt 5:20-26 a celebration of Jewish identity, in 1279 and the marriage of two daughters, Jolenta, Kunigunde, Friday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-16 Ps 27:7-9c, rejoicing in the collective role of The Church concludes its also now widowed, and Jolenta’s youngest daughter entered a Poor the chosen people. brilliant story of the sacrifice 13-14 Mt 5:27-32 Clares convent. Jolenta later became abbess of a convent she had and then Resurrection of Jesus. For Christians Pentecost Saturday: 1 Kgs 19:19-21 Ps 16:1- founded with her husband. Also known as Helen of Poland and Jesus is the savior. It was to give commemorates the ultimate 2a, 5, 7-10 Mt 5:33-37 Yolanda of Poland, Jolenta was beatified in 1827. formation by God of the Church. all people a place with God, and Saints

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basketball team, was recently caught some consolation. on tape asking his girlfriend to stop The protest against this ‘33 Days to Morning Glory’ GARVEY bringing African Americans to mockery and desecration included CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 basketball games, and to stop posing a Eucharistic procession through FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: with them in photographs. It was an Cambridge attended by thousands, outrage — an instant national news followed by a standing-room-only the foundation of moral obligation, story. Sterling was banned for life crowd for Adoration at St. Paul’s Why do the consecation? and the efficacy of oaths.” In other from attending NBA games, fined Church. words, blasphemy and sacrilege $2.5 million by the NBA, and may The result was a small victory We consecrate ourselves in order to undermine the social contract itself. be forced to sell his interest in the against blasphemy at Harvard, and Our modern understanding of team. He has become a national an opportunity to talk about the real be more devoted to the Lord and the First Amendment forbids the pariah. presence in the Blessed Sacrament, His Blessed Mother. It helps us government to regulate speech This goes to show that even for a large local and national media or religious practice. But the our contemporary popular culture, audience. grow in holiness and increase our culture exerts its own control over which often seems to pride itself on God lets us do evil, even to faith, hope and love. It is a prayer- blasphemous and sacrilegious holding nothing sacred, understands Him, but He also brings good out practices, for reasons very much like that some things really are sacred. of it. ful and focused method of drawing those that underpinned our old laws. That doesn’t include unpopular closer to Jesus than ever before. Consider racism, which nearly ideas like the Catholic commitment all Americans acknowledge today to creating a culture of life. But the John Garvey is president of The as a great sin. Donald Sterling, who vigorous community reaction to the Catholic University of America in owns the Los Angeles Clippers “black mass” can provide us with Washington. How do I get started? Check with your parish to see if it is providing the To serve the people, in Christ’s name format to form small groups or if you will need to par- is name was Father Frans by a masked man; another said a ticipate on your own. Your parish may choose to order Van der Lugt, S.J., a man had taken the priest outside, to the materials (book and guide in bulk). Dutch priest. Father Frans, the street, and killed him with two LIGHT Hthey called him. A Jesuit, like the bullets to the head. The method pope. And a missionary, which is mattered little; the fact was that ONE Where can I order the book and companion really the point of the story. Father Frans, the missionary priest, Father Van der Lugt was 75 was dead. CANDLE guide if I want to do it on my own? years old, and he had been in Syria The Jesuits mourned the bru- GERALD COSTELLO, THE CHRISTOPHERS since 1966, or nearly 50 years. tal assassination of the man who Contact Marian specialist, Ida List, idalist@gmail. You don’t hear much about “dedicated his life to the poorest com or at 574-453-3143 (evenings) or 574-376-0046 priests like him these days. What and neediest, and did not want a shame. There’s scandal, to be to abandon them even at times Christians,’ he used to say, ‘but (cell) for questions and ordering. sure, and it’s trumpeted all over of great danger.” Their statement only human beings.’” the front page. That’s as it should continued: “He always spoke of In the end, a man giving his be, I suppose, because a priest who peace and reconciliation and he all to serve the people, in Christ’s For more information on “33 Days to Morning Glory,” fails to play by the rules is still an opened his doors to all those asking name. And in one short sentence, visit exception. Still, you wish that more help without distinction of race or that’s the essence of the Priesthood. www.diocesefwsb.org/special-ministries. attention might be paid to priests religion. ‘I don’t see Muslims or That’s what it means to be a priest. like Father Van der Lugt, because his story makes him a hero for our times and for all time. he  57 Last Father Frans came to Syria to  58 Radiation dose help the poor, and he found plenty 59 Lizard SCRIPTURE SEARCH of poverty among the people with ross ord Gospel for June 8, 2014 whom he worked. In recent years  12345 678 91011 the poverty was compounded by 1 Mary’s month Acts 2:1-11 unimaginable violence, as a seem- 12 13 14 2 Snacked ingly endless civil war devastated 15 16 17 3 America known as Following is a word search based on the first reading 4 Vice __ the country. A coalition of rebel 18 19 20 21 for Pentecost Sunday: about the first Pentecost, in forces is waging a no-holds-barred 5 Paschal feast Jerusalem. The words can be found in all directions 22 23 24 25 6 Wound seriously campaign against the government, in the puzzle. and that government has responded 26 27 28 7 Popular Arab name 8 God ___ Jesus in kind. The fighting has claimed 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 from the dead SUDDENLY WIND IT FILLED an estimated 150,000 lives, and, as 36 37 38 39 9 Neither ___ nor Jew TONGUES AS OF FIRE TO SPEAK we said, no end is in sight. 40 41 42 43 44 10 Painting prop DIFFERENT DEVOUT EVERY NATION Little of the ideology of war 11 Hollow GALILEANS NATIVE PARTHIANS mattered to Father Van der Lugt. 45 46 19 Apostles sans Judas MEDES ELAMITES JUDEA He was there, as he declared, to 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 21 Dregs PONTUS EGYPT LIBYA help both Christians and Muslims, 22 Writing liquid 54 55 56 CYRENE ROME JEWS anyone in need. He was there to 23 South by east help Syrians. He did most of his 57 58 59 24 Moved quickly work in Homs, in the Old City, © 2014 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 25 Deviled eggs 28 Transgression NATIVE TONGUES and there was more than enough to Based on these Scripture Readings: Acts 1:1-11; 30 Off-Broadway award be done. Helping to supervise the Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 and Acts 2:1-11 evacuation of some 1,500 refugees 33 Rowing device TOELLAEV I TAN from Homs in February, he pleaded  29 Vegas game 34 National police JGLW I SEUGNOT for those who were starving to 1 Shade of pink 31 Good health 35 “How Great death, especially the children. He 6 Deface 32 Settee Thou ___” TCAKDBDED I PO 36 __ dias! 37 More unattractive asked for aid to the besieged city in 9 “To the right!” NYML I NYETYAS 38 Eavesdropping a memorable YouTube clip. 12 Afloat (2 wds.) 39 Reduced (abbr.) 40 Delegate 40 Lessen ERIFIJLAGHRP Concerned about the danger he 13 Wing 14 Sacrifice animal 43 Came at Pentecost 41 Number of RETWELNEAMTE faced every day, not to mention his 15 40 ____ in desert 45 Pepper plant Spirit’s gifts age, Father Frans’ Jesuit superiors 16 Roman three 46 Pentecost means 42 Trusty horse ENEWI YEEPEHA offered him a safe haven. He would 17 Clairvoyance “50 ___” 44 Make available have none of it. As he told Catholic 18 Prow 47 ___ Maria 46 Raised from the ___ FESFRMDAODI K News Service by telephone Feb. 6: 20 Partly frozen rain 48 Sorbet 49 Certified public FETEOUDANEAC “There has been no food. People 22 David’s kingdom 50 Jacob’s father accountant are hungry and waiting for help.” 25 The Lamb went ___ 54 Ball holder 51 Joan of ___ I I VRJOUNTSNH 52 “___ and you For some, that help never came to slaughter 55 Government agency DEVOUTSAUGSO and, sadly, their number would include 26 BB association 56 RN shall receive” Father Frans. He left us in April. 27 Dwell 53 Corporate leader FRER I FFOSAVH Accounts of his death varied Answer Key can be found on page 15 © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com slightly. One version had him slain 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 8, 2014

DWENGER ATHLETES WIN CONFERENCE TITLES Bishop Dwenger won Fort Wayne Summit Athletic Conference titles recently in baseball, softball and golf. At Brookwood, the linksters were led by a one-two finish from Callahan Elzey and Spencer Gillig. The girls’ tennis team also was victorious 4-1 over Concordia to claim a sectional crown. The Saints’ Abbie Grace Lee remained undefeated at No. 1 and the No. 1 Sports doubles team of Audrey Range and Lynelle Lee also won in the final. — Michelle Castleman St. Jude girls, St. Charles boys crowned CYO track-and-field champions

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN

FORT WAYNE — At the much- anticipated Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) track and field city meet, St. Jude edged out St. Charles, 108-101, to be crowned the girls’ team champi- ons. St. Charles won the boys’ meet with St. Vincent placing second and St. Jude third. Held at Bishop Luers High School on May 21, the meet was the final 2014 showdown between the best of the best from the six CYO teams. In the girls’ events, the PROVIDED BY ST. JUDE SCHOOL winning Eagles dominated in The St. Jude track squad is show after a successful 2014 season. The girls’ the field events with Rachel Landstoffer winning the high team was crowned champions at the CYO city meet and the boys’ squad jump and Olivia Ray claiming finshed third. both the shot put and discus. Stephanie Newell was victori- ous in the 200-meter dash and PROVIDED BY ST. CHARLES was part of the winning relay Three key athletes in the Cardinals winning formula this season were team along with Allison Gerbers, Marcie Stoots and Samantha eighth-graders Adam Lightner, Isaac Blume and Bradley Black. Shown Weldon. here holding the CYO team trophy, Lightner was also honored with the Coach Mary Palmer was very St. Charles Kettman Scholarship for his excellent leadership, determina- pleased with her squad this year, tion and character in scholastic work and athletics. At the city meet, he “We had excellent leadership placed in the shot put and discus and was part of the runner-up relay from our junior high runners. team. They had a hard work ethic and really helped the younger girls learn about track.” For the boys, St. Vincent won Schroeder came in first in the Other first-place finishes both relays at the city meet and 400-meter dash and Emmett from St. Charles were Faith Panthers’ speedster Colin Stroud Delaney of St. Jude won the Taylor (800-meter run) and Alice claimed individual medals in the 1,600-meter run. The winning Talarico (long jump, 100-meter sprints. St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Cardinals got 10 points from dash), while St. Vincent won the won the long jump thanks to a Luke Besseson in the discus, PHOTO BY DAVE BROERMAN short relay and Julianna Stureman winning leap from Zack Wood Isaac Blume in the shot put and St. John the Baptist, New Haven, eighth-grader Nora Painter clears the won both the hurdles and 400- and St. John the Baptist, Fort Patrick Finley in the high jump meter dash and Julia Broerman Wayne, claimed the hurdles title and the 800-meter run. Assistant high jump bar at the CYO city meet. Painter finished second in the event from St. John the Baptist, New after the first-place effort from coach Rita Sordelet summarized, and fourth in the hurdles. Haven, claimed the mile run. Paul Braun. St. Aloysius’ Will “Our boys had a stellar season.” DWENGER SOFTBALL PLAYERS RECEIVE HONORS Ten Bishop Dwenger soft- ball players received All- SAC Conference Honors. They are First-Team First All Alumni, Parents & Friends of the Dwenger Family are invited Pitcher All-SAC: Jordan to join us for the 19th Annual Saints Open Golf Outing Schneider; First Team All- Friday, June 13, 2014 SAC: Ali Irvine, Alli Dennie Cherry Hill Golf Club and Kristina Burkhardt; 12:00 pm registration 1:00 pm shotgun start Second Team All-SAC Pitcher: Demitra Burns; Men, women & mixed teams welcomed Second Team All-SAC: Proceeds will benefit Bishop Dwenger’s Holly Weber, Sierra Fisher, Endowed Scholarship Funds Stephanie Hanic; Honorable Mention All-SAC: Amanda If you’d like to sponsor, donate raffle items or door prizes, or play in the outing, please visit Miller, Bailey Rupley. www.bishopdwenger.com or call 260-496-4775 PROVIDED BY BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL, FORT WAYNE June 8, 2014 T O D A Y ’ S CAT H O L I C 15 REST IN PEACE hat s appening Auburn Fort Wayne South Bend W ’ H ? William J. Diver, Anthony John Patrick, Betty J. Vigneault, 90, 83, Immaculate 70, St. Vincent de Paul St. Matthew Conception WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your Dorothy L. Donlan, Dolores M. Asire, 82, announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Bristol St. Charles Borromeo Little Flower William C. Goldy, Louis Rosa Jr., 69, Phyllis S. Markiewicz, Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or 75, St. Mary of the Most Precious Blood 91, St. Casimir payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call Annunciation Mishawaka Thomas J. Reagan, 86, our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Donaldson Floyd Kuzan, 92, St. Matthew Sister Margaret Hanon, Queen of Peace Spaghetti dinner planned ing to Joseph Stackowicz, 530 40 Hours devotion PHJC, 92, Catherine David E. Walter, 90, South Bend — The Knights of Tanglewood Ln., Apt. 132, Warsaw — Sacred Heart Parish Kasper Chapel St. Anthony de Padua Columbus Council 5570, 5202 Mishawaka, IN, 46545. For more will host a 40 hours devotion Linden Ave., will have a spaghet- information call 574-272-1565. Friday, June 20, at 9 p.m. to ti dinner Thursday, June 12, from Sunday, June 22, at 4 p.m. with 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults Christ Child Society annual garage and closing Benediction. Dinner will Bishop Luers High School and $2.50 for children 5-12. bake sale to benefit children in need follow at 5 p.m. Call 574-267- Proceeds will benefit diocesan Fort Wayne – The Christ Child 5842 for information. 333 East Paulding Road * Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816 seminarians. Society of Fort Wayne will hold their annual garage and bake sale Registered nurse needed for camp 2014 Summer Camps RoyalFest Thursday, June 12, from 8 a.m. to Milford — The Catholic Youth Fort Wayne — Queen of Angels 7 p.m. and Friday, June 13, from Summer Camp needs a volunteer Dance Camp Boys Basketball Camp Parish, 1600 W. State Blvd., will 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Queen of registered nurse to assist at Camp June 24-27 July 15-17 Mack in Milford, July 20 -25. have RoyalFest Saturday, June 7, Angels Activity Center, 1500 Grades: Prek-8 Grades 2-8 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will Contact camp directors Dave and W. State St. All proceeds will be Time: 9-11 a.m. Time: 5-8 p.m. be carnival games, inflatables and used to fund programs to improve Jan Torma at (574) 291-3381 or prizes, pizza and hot dogs, family the lives of local children in need. [email protected]. Contact: Contact: JJ Foster games and karaoke. Silent auction Cindy Figel [email protected] all day. All-day wristbands $7 for [email protected] Girls Basketball Camp inflatables. Tickets 4 for $1 for games and food. Development & Events Coordinator Football Camp July 7-10 July 21-24 Grades 1-9 Rummage sale planned Are you passionate about the mission and vision of Bishop Dwenger Grades: 5-12 Time: 9-12 p.m. Fort Wayne — St. Therese High School? We are looking for an exceptional Development & Events Time: 6-8 p.m. Contact: Mark Pixley Parish, 2304 Lower Huntington Coordinator to join the Development Office Team. This full-time position Contact Kyle Lindsay [email protected] Rd., will have a rummage sale on is responsible for building relationships that will ensure successful [email protected] he Thursday,he June 12, from 8 a.m. he Boys Soccer to 8 p.m., Friday, June 13, from 8 funding of the school, primarily through Saints Alive! events and other Volleyball Camp July 7-11 ross ord a.m. to 5 p.m.,ross and Saturday, ord June special occasionsross (whichord often occur during the weekends and evenings). July 7-8 Grades 9-12  14, from 8 a.m. to noon. Ideal candidates will have ultimate relationship building skills; excellent       Grades: 4-8 Time: 10-12 p.m. attention to detail; extraordinary written and oral communication; SAFE DAM SBE KnightsB I LLof Columbus ELM pancake breakfast APE CREW UMP AHA Contact: Jay Golsteyn Contact: John Myers UCLA EPA OPEN AWAIT TAI BIG PASHAcritical thinking HOA skills; general SAC accounting skills and strong computer [email protected] [email protected] PRES WON LAND GrangerDOY — L EThe Knights COD of HAG UNTexperience. 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© 2014 Tri-C-A Publications © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications © 2014 Tri-C-A Publications 16 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 8, 2014 my own friendships and conversa- tions with people that many adults do not know how to pray. They try and KEEFER BLACK they want to become comfortable in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 prayer, but it is just something they have not ever been taught how to do, especially when it comes to contem- School, this time in seventh and them to be disciples of Christ and plation.” eighth grades. to become passionate about serving “As Catholics we’re good at After being blessed, some 10 Jesus and our neighbors.” those memorized prayers even when years after the birth of their daugh- Under the tutelage of the we move into spontaneous prayer, ter, with the adoption of their son, Secretariat of Evangelization and but it’s all words spoken praising Nick, Keefer accepted a position Special Ministries, Black will begin God, asking for forgiveness, giving at Bishop Luers teaching theology, her directorship on July 1, but she is intentions and even thanksgiving,” all the while studying to earn her already preparing for her new role she said. “I would love to see more master’s degrees and caring for her by researching RCIA Best Practices, Catholic adults really learn how to daughter and infant son. Eventually ARISE programs or other similar just sit in the quiet and just be with she held an assistant principal posi- parish-based programs for adults, Jesus in contemplation. Let Him tion at Bellmont High School where KAY COZAD and small Christian and small faith fill our hearts with the love He has her husband Steve taught and transi- Principal Mary Keefer, center, poses with the third-period chamber communities. for us and with the joy and peace tioned to Bishop Luers as principal ensemble students at Bishop Luers High School on May 7. Keefer will Secretariat of Evangelization and that comes from being connected to in 1996. retire on June 30 after 18 years at the administrative helm and is grate- Special Ministries Mary Glowaski Him. That’s what is going to allow Of her administration, Keefer ful to have played a role in the lives of the over 2,500 students she has explained that the diocese has made a us to be people of joy even with the feels she has brought, “absolute known over her tenure. commitment to adult faith formation. crosses of everyday life.” love and passion for these kids. I “Central to our continued growth as Black said she has been reading a love getting to know them and their Catholic Christians we must seek great deal on Adult Faith Formation families and stories.” She notes that, to families in the area who choose proud of them,” she says. new ways of understanding and artic- and will base her approach on the “it’s a good place for kids. Our kids Bishop Luers for their teens over As for retirement, Keefer con- ulating our faith,” she told Today’s USCCB document “Our Hearts are happy here.” the other area high schools. “They cedes, “It’s time, I know it’s time.” Catholic. “Adult formation, which is Were Burning Within Us: A “We’re not perfect, I know want the values we present to our This longtime educator adds with basically a commitment to deepen- Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith that,” Keefer admits, “But the size children. And that’s a good thing,” a chuckle, “Time for somebody ing our relationship with Christ and Formation in the United States,” of our school enables us to know she says. to walk around here with an iPad with each other, offers all of us abun- which outlines three major goals our kids and care deeply for them.” “We are planting seeds to all instead of paper and pen.” dant opportunities to know Christ to guide and direct efforts in adult Bishop Luers has a current enroll- comers. We evangelize, we teach It helps to know that she leaves and to see Christ in our world. This faith formation: 1) Invite and enable ment of 600 students in grades the truth, we practice our faith and the school in good shape. Keefer knowledge and personal experience ongoing conversion to Jesus in holi- 9-12. we love our kids,” says the enthusi- feels Bishop Luers is currently a of Christ equips us to be bold in our ness of life; 2) promote and support Of the strengths of the school, astic principal. “healthy school — healthy aca- trust and belief in Christ and in the active membership in the Christian Keefer reports first and foremost is Faith, Keefer confirms, is the demically, spiritually, financially teachings of our faith.” community; 3) call and prepare the remarkable staff. “We have an foundation of her administrative and socially.” “It’s just a go time,” Glowaski said, “Cindy brings adults to act as disciples in mission incredibly professional staff. They prowess. “This is challenging,” she notes. wisdom, experience and passion to to the world. are all very dedicated,” she says, she admits, “I have support, but I Though she admits she will this new position. She possesses a She continued, “In order to do adding that her successful longev- couldn’t do it without my faith.” miss the students and staff at deep understanding of human nature this in our diocese, parishes and ity is due in part to, “surrounding As for her legacy, Keefer hopes Bishop Luers, Keefer has a varied and a profound sense of compassion schools we should be intention- myself with people who do phe- that the students have learned that list of plans. In her retirement she for those who struggle with the chal- ally incorporating adult faith forma- nomenal work!” how they treat people matters. hopes to “read a 1,000 books,” fish lenges of living a life faithful to the tion into everything we do. Each Another strength involves the “Book learning will come — but on a quiet lake and continue to play teachings of our Church. A deeply time we gather should foster our growth in the school’s diversity, what kind of person will you mah-jongg, an ancient tile game, spiritual woman, it takes only a few relationship with Jesus and each which has changed the landscape become?” she asks, adding, “It’s with her friends. She also dreams minutes in her presence to know she other as His body. And following of its student body over the years. life skills. Learn how to be kind.” of finding part-time work that is led by her love of Christ and a the lead of our Holy Father Pope “That’s critical in the 21st century,” Keefer proudly and prominently would start after noon and “I pick passionate and robust desire to share Francis, we need to meet adults Keefer says. Twenty-eight percent displays a plaque in her office the days,” she chuckles, perhaps this love!” where they are and journey with of the students are minority and amidst photos of past graduates and teaching adult reading or reading to “Cindy has the heart of a servant,” them toward God.” though 30 percent of the students her own children that speaks of this the blind. Glowaski added. “We will all benefit Part of her duties will include enrolled are non-Catholic, they are legacy. “Be kind to each other,” it Her husband Steve, who is from her work and dedication in this coordinating the women’s eve- required to take and pass religion reads simply. retired but coaches freshman new position.” nings of reflection, working with classes for graduation. But the best part of her job, football at Bishop Luers, and the Black said, “When we think of the women’s and assisting with the Bishop Luers has contin- Keefer says, is “seeing the suc- soon-to-be retired Keefer also plan adult faith formation it’s not just men’s conferences, and offering ued through Keefer’s tenure to cesses of the kids after graduation. to spend more time with their five catechesis — that we are in continual guidance for parish missions. strengthen its Catholic identity. We have doctors, dentists, teachers. delightful grandchildren. need in renewing our relationship and Black has worked in parish “We wouldn’t exist if it weren’t Two are in Rome studying for the Principal Keefer retires June 30. our commitment to follow Christ.” youth ministry at St. Vincent for our Catholic identity,” she says, Priesthood. 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