50¢ October 21, 2007 Volume 81, No. 38 www.diocesefwsb.org/TODAY Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend ’’ TTODAYODAY SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC A celebration of holy orders Diocese to celebrate Another step to beatification two new priests Files on healings attributed to Venerable Father Solanus Casey taken to Rome Pages 11-17

BY ROBERT DELANEY Christian hope DETROIT (CNS) — Capuchin Brother Leo Pope to issue Wollenweber headed to Rome Oct. 14 with what many hope are the details of the miracle that finally second encyclical advances the sainthood cause of Capuchin Father Solanus Casey to the next step — beatification. Page 3 “I have three cases that look promising, for which I have some medical records,” said Brother Wollenweber, vice postulator for the sainthood cause of the famous Capuchin who served at St. Bonaventure Monastery in Detroit and at Capuchin- Sharing faith run parishes in several other states. A look at the sacrament He will deliver the reports on the three healings to Capuchin Father Florio Tessari, postulator general of holy orders for all Capuchin sainthood causes. “We’ll need people’s prayers so that we’ll have Page 10 good success with this,” Brother Wollenweber said. Father Casey spent several years of “retirement” at the St. Felix Seminary in Huntington, 1946-1956. Many astonishing healings were attributed to Father Solanus’ prayers during his lifetime (1870- Coach of the Week 1957), and his virtue was recognized when he was Colts honor declared venerable in 1995 by the late Pope John Paul II. Bishop Dwenger coach But the next step on the way to being declared a saint, beatification, requires certification of a mira- Page 22 cle attributable to his intercession after his death. This past July and August thousands of people in Detroit and other cities where he served took part in novenas praying for his beatification. Mother Theodore Brother Wollenweber said the postulator general CNS FILE PHOTO will turn the cases over to medical experts for their Father Solanus Casey, a simplex Capuchin priest and doorkeeper at Franciscan friaries in First feast day celebrations New York and Detroit, was declared “venerable” in 1995. The declaration ended the church investigation into his life. A miracle attributed to his intercession must be approved before Page 24 CASEY, PAGE 5 beatification, the next step to sainthood. WORLDWIDE ROSARY Diocese to host noted bioethicist Oct. 28-29 ishop John M. D’Arcy is inviting Back in Fort Wayne, Father Pacholczyk Bpriests and Fort Wayne area healthcare will meet with priests at a private 6 p.m. professionals to the 5 p.m. Mass at the dinner before giving a presentation open to Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in the public at 7 p.m. in the banquet room at downtown Fort Wayne on Sunday, Oct. 28. the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, 915 The Mass will be followed by a light supper S. Clinton St., in downtown Fort Wayne. and talk by Father Tad Pacholczyk at the Father Pacholczyk received a doctorate nearby Grand Wayne Center at 6 p.m. in neuroscience from Yale University, did A Catholic bioethicist and neuroscientist post-doctoral research at Massachusetts and Today’s Catholic columnist, Father General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Pacholczyk serves as the director of educa- and advanced work at the Gregorian tion for the National Catholic Bioethics University in Rome in the areas of dogmat- DIANE FREEBY Center. He will be speaking on end-of-life ic theology and bioethics where he earned decisions: proportionate vs. disproportion- two more degrees. He has testified before About a hundred people, including young ate care, including nutrition and hydration. Congress and numerous state legislatures. Colin MacDonell shown above, gathered Father Pacholczyk last appeared in Fort There is no charge for the presentations, Wayne in December 2005 when he spoke which are being co-sponsored by the St. around the statue of the Blessed Virgin on the science and ethics of stem-cell Joseph Community Health Foundation, a Mary at Corpus Christi Church in South research. ministry of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus On Monday, Oct. 29, Father Pacholczyk Christ. Bend, praying and celebrating Worldwide will be speaking on end-of-life issues in Healthcare professionals who wish to Rosary Day 2007. The Oct. 7 celebration South Bend and return to Fort Wayne for an attend are asked to register by Oct. 22 by additional presentation. responding to: Bishop John M. D’Arcy, was part of an international effort, involv- The South Bend talk for priests and the POB 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801, telephone ing faithful from over 140 different coun- South Bend medical community will take (260) 422-4611, fax (260) 969-1383, or e- place at a noon luncheon at the St. Joseph mail [email protected]. tries, all praying the rosary. Regional Medical Center. 2 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 21, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC Official newspaper of the The ordination of a priest is Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend P.O. Box 11169 Fort Wayne, IN 46856 an act of God’s love PUBLISHER: Bishop John M. D’Arcy behind embryonic stem-cell research; this Sacred Heart Parish, Fort Wayne, and EDITOR: Tim Johnson time he will present Catholic teaching on served previously with distinction at St. ASSISTANT EDITOR: Don Clemmer the questions people must face when a Mary of the Assumption Parish, Avilla. STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad loved one is near death. It will begin on Sunday evening, Oct. 28, with a 5 p.m. Editorial Department NEWS Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Found in compliance PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan &NOTES Conception for those in the health profes- Recently, we had our annual compliance FREELANCE WRITERS: Ann Carey, sions followed by a light supper and talk at audit. What is this about? In the year 2002, Michelle Castleman, Elmer J. Danch, BISHOP JOHN M. D’ARCY the Grand Wayne Center. All people The United States Conference of Catholic Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, involved in healthcare are welcome. Bishops put together a document entitled Denise Fedorow, Sister Margie On Monday, there will be a similar event Charter for the Protection of Children. It Lavonis, CSC, Jennifer Ochstein, Two for the priesthood for priests and others at noon in South Bend followed what was probably the most at the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Theresa Thomas On Saturday, Oct. 27, I will have the painful experience of the Catholic Church privilege of ordaining to the priesthood two On Monday evening Father Tad, along with in its long history in this country. It requires Fred Everett, who has been in charge of Business Department young men, both natives of our diocese, the visit of auditors to make sure that each these events, will return to Fort Wayne first diocese is following the charter. This BUSINESS MANAGER: Kathy Denice who have been serving as transitional dea- for a dinner with priests and then a 7 p.m. involves many things, such as, a diocesan AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber cons, and who have finished their academic pastoral, spiritual and human preparation at talk to which all are invited free of charge. review board, screening of all employees, BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol It will be in the Archbishop Noll Catholic [email protected] the Pontifical Josephinum Seminary in and training of teachers and those that serve Columbus, Ohio. As I have said previously, Center. There is free parking in the attached the young people in education in the Advertising Sales the ordination of a priest is an act of God’s garage. Again, the topic will be end-of-life schools and in other ministries. It also moral questions. 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I am especially Sunday in June, second and fourth For those who have never been grateful to Cathie Cicchiello. weeks in July, second week in August to an ordination, it will be a cate- Cathie, with a MBA from the and last week in December by the chetical experience as well as a For those who have never been University of Notre Dame and a Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, masters in Christian spirituality 1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort kind of retreat. Deacon Jason Wayne, IN 46801. Periodicals postage Freiburger grew up on the south to an ordination, from Creighton University and paid at Fort Wayne, IN, and additional side of Fort Wayne. He is a grad- the mother of three of children, mailing office. uate of Bishop Luers High it will be a catechetical experience is the director and coordinator of School, and studied at Purdue our safe environment efforts to POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: follow the charter and be in full Today’s Catholic, P.O. 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Some anniversaries Jay School of Criminal Justice said the BUREAU OFFICE: 114 W.Wayne St., South Deacon Bob Lengerich is a son of St. To celebrate the Eucharist at the parish efforts of the bishops to respond to this ter- Bend, IN 46601.Telephone (574) 234- anniversaries is especially joyful. The rible crisis and the corrective measures 0687. Fax: (574) 232-8483. Vincent de Paul Parish, Elkhart, attended Elkhart public schools for 12 years and the parish is the center of church life. A family taken and also the sociological investigation News deadline is the Monday morn- same seminaries as Deacon Jason. He has of families as Pope John Paul II called the into what happened were “unmatched.” Is ing before publication date. served his diaconate at St. Pius X Parish, parish. I was at the 140th anniversary of St. the preparation difficult and demanding? Advertising deadline is nine days Granger. Joseph, Roanoke, recently, on a Saturday Yes. Is it necessary? Yes. Is it a good thing? before publication date. Both have served as deacons in large evening. The church was filled, and the fine Yes. Total watchfulness is necessary to pre- relationship between the pastor, Father vent such a plague from ever falling on us LETTERS POLICY: Today’s Catholic wel- sprawling suburban parishes. They have comes original, signed letters about served with two exemplary parish priests, Kenneth Sarrazine, and his people was evi- again. It is for the protection of our beloved issues affecting church life. Although Father Bill Schooler and Father John dent. I blessed the stained glass window children. we cannot publish every letter we Kuzmich. One hopes that having young from the old church; I was most impressed receive, we strive to provide a bal- priests in parishes with so many young peo- by the love of the people for this parish, so anced representation of expressed ple will be an inspiration to more young rich in tradition. Sports report opinions and a variety of reflections I also celebrated the Eucharist for the on life in the church.We will choose men from these parishes to consider the Tied one-to-one with Cleveland at this letters for publication based on read- priesthood. Indeed we have candidates from 50th anniversary of St. Henry’s Parish, Fort writing. They are a tough team; this will be er interest, timeliness and fairness. the seminary from both of these parishes, Wayne. It was especially moving that a difficult series. We shall see. Readers may agree or disagree with and we hope for more. We are expecting a Father Robert Hoevel was with us. This I attended my first Notre Dame game the letter writers’ opinions. Letters large crowd at our historic Cathedral of the parish was built by Father Hoevel’s family. this year; I thought the Irish played well must not exceed 500 words. All let- Immaculate Conception, and I know it will Once called Hoevel Woods, Father Bob and are improving. Boston College is a ters must be signed and include a became pastor of a parish and of a church phone number and address for verifi- be a day of inspiration and joy. splendid team, and while it is tough to lose cation.We reserve the right to edit where he had played as a young boy. to a team from my hometown, I wish them letters for legal and other concerns. Formerly made up of farmland, it is now on well. Medical moral questions the edge of the city of Fort Wayne. See you all next week. Mail letters to: Today’s Catholic, Father Daniel Durkin has brought about P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN This weekend we will sponsor, for the second time, Father Tad Pacholczyk. This is a strong revitalization of this parish. He has 46856-1169; or e-mail: been very much present at the Msgr. Julian [email protected] part of our efforts to bring the light of the church and her moral teaching into the pro- Benoit Academy every day, visiting class- ISSN 0891-1533 fessions of our time. Two years ago, Father rooms and supporting our excellent princi- USPS 403630 Tad spoke to us about the moral questions pal, Mary Scheiber. He also takes care of OCTOBER 21, 2007 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 3 U.S. bishops to consider new Fatima’s message is that following Gospel is path liturgical music statement to peace, pope says BY MARK PATTISON FATIMA, Portugal (CNS) — The interior signs: the change of heart of the message of Fatima is hearts touched by the grace of WASHINGTON (CNS) — The that following the Gospel is the God.” U.S. bishops will consider path to authentic peace, Pope “Our Lady did not ask to be approving an updated version of a Benedict XVI said in a message admired, invoked or venerated,” 35-year-old statement on liturgi- broadcast Oct. 14 at the Marian he said. “She asked people to cal music when they convene shrine. entrust themselves to her. She Nov.12-15 in Baltimore for their Marking the 90th anniversary asked that the hearts of individu- annual fall general meeting. of the last apparition of Our Lady als, nations and all humanity The proposed document, of Fatima to three young chil- would be consecrated to her.” which like the original is named dren, Pope Benedict said the Consecration to the “Music in Catholic Worship,” shrine continues to echo Mary’s Immaculate Heart of Mary, he deals with many of the issues the call to “her children to live their said, is a vow to follow her 1972 statement addressed. But it baptismal consecration in every example in doing God’s will, in also promises to have within moment of their existence.” following Jesus and in remaining three years a directory of liturgi- “She is the refuge and the path faithful to him even in times of cal songs for use in U.S. parishes. that leads to God,” he told thou- trial. The planned directory is an sands of pilgrims at the shrine for Cardinal Bertone said each outgrowth of the 2001 Vatican an anniversary Mass and the ded- individual Christian has a role to instruction “Liturgiam ication of a new shrine church. play in bringing faith to the Authenticam” (“The Authentic During his midday Angelus world and in defending the Liturgy”), which called on each prayer at the Vatican, the pope Gospel values that the world bishops’ conference to compile a asked Mary to give “all needs for peace and true “directory or repertory of texts CNS PHOTO/GREGORY A. SHEMITZ, LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC Christians the gift of true conver- progress. intended for liturgical singing.” Members of the parish choir sing during a special Mass marking the sion so that the perennial Gospel “Unfortunately, many people News about the directory appears 100th anniversary of Our Lady of the Isle Church in Shelter Island message, which shows humanity think that victory depends essen- in the first appendix of the pro- Heights, N.Y., Sept. 9. The U.S. bishops will consider approving an updat- the path to authentic peace, tially on the talent, ability or posed statement. ed version of a 35-year-old statement on liturgical music when they would be proclaimed and wit- value of those who write in While “greatly blessed” by the meet Nov. 12-15 in Baltimore. nessed to with coherence and newspapers, those who speak at contributions of composers and fidelity.” meetings, those who have a more the hymnody that has resulted were produced before the pro- The proposed “Music in Cardinal Bertone marked the visible role and that it is enough since Mass in the vernacular was posed document was submitted to Catholic Worship” also encourages 90th anniversary of the last to encourage and applaud these first permitted in 1964, the pro- the bishops for their considera- the use of music in Catholic Fatima apparition with a Mass leaders like one encourages and posed document says, “the use of tion. It was prepared by the U.S. schools. Oct. 13, then dedicated the new applauds players in a stadium,” liturgical songs has not, however, bishops’ Committee on the “Catholic grade schools and church Oct. 14. Cardinal Bertone said. been without certain challenges.” Liturgy; Bishop Donald W. high schools, which sometimes In his homily Oct. 13, But, he said, that would be Liturgical songs, it adds, Trautman of Erie, Pa., is outgoing have students from several parish- Cardinal Bertone told an estimat- like a soldier thinking that victo- “should be doctrinally correct,” chairman of the committee. es and a variety of faith traditions, ed 300,000 people gathered at the ry in war depended only on the pointing to “tendencies toward “Charity, justice, and evange- should minimally help all of their shrine that while the Fatima general. doctrinal compromise” in individ- lization are thus the normal con- students to become singers,” it apparitions marked a “supernatu- As Mary’s choice of appearing ual songs, such as: sequences of liturgical celebra- says. “Singing should be a regular ral” sign from God “it would be at Fatima to three illiterate chil- • “The doctrine of the blessed tion,” the proposed document part of the school day. ... In this foolish to continue to ask indefi- dren demonstrates, “heaven Trinity should never be compro- says. “Often our participation in way students will be introduced to nitely” for more outward signs of requires the effort, even seeming- mised through the consistent the liturgy is imperfect. music they will sing throughout God’s presence when the most ly insignificant, of the most hum- replacement of masculine pronom- Sometimes, our voices do not their life, and they will be better effective signs of God’s love “are ble servants,” he said. inal (a grammatical term meaning correspond to the convictions of prepared for the eventual role as having the function of a pronoun) our hearts. At other times, we are adult members of the worshiping references to the three divine per- distracted or preoccupied by the assembly.” sons.” cares of the world. But Christ It cautions against the use of Pope completes second encyclical, • “The elimination of archaic always invites us to enter into recorded music with limited excep- language should never alter the song, to rise above our own pre- tions: an outdoor procession and, a meditation on Christian hope meaning and essential theological occupations and to give our entire “when used carefully,” in Masses sacrificial way. structure of a venerable liturgical selves to the hymn of his paschal with children. BY JOHN THAVIS song.” sacrifice.” On some of the practicalities of The pope spoke about the “‘Liturgiam Authenticam’ The proposed document adds, liturgical music, the proposed doc- importance of the virtue of hope gives the directive that ‘if (liturgi- “Singing is one of the primary ument says: VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope in 2005, when he addressed cal songs) are used widely by the ways that the assembly of the • “Choir and ensemble mem- Benedict XVI has completed his Mexican bishops on their “ad faithful, they should remain rela- faithful participates actively in bers should dress in albs, choir second encyclical, a meditation limina” visits to Rome. tively fixed so that confusion the liturgy.” It adds elsewhere robes or other clean, presentable on Christian hope, Vatican “Confronted by today’s among the people may be avoid- that “musical instruments in the and modest clothing. Cassock and sources said. changing and complex panorama, ed,’” the proposed document liturgy are best understood as an surplice, as clerical attire, is not The text, tentatively titled the virtue of hope is subject to says. extension of and support to the appropriate for choir vesture.” “Spe Salvi” (“Saved by Hope”), harsh trials in the community of According to the norms out- more basic instrument which is • “Professional directors of is about 65 pages, sources said believers. For this very reason, lined in the proposed update to the human voice.” music ministries and part-time pas- Oct. 16. No release date has been we must be apostles who are “Music in Catholic Worship,” It also recognizes the talents toral music ministers should each set for the document. filled with hope and joyful trust “the approval of liturgical songs necessary to participate in liturgi- receive appropriate wages and ben- The working title comes from in God’s promises,” the pope told is reserved to the diocesan bishop cal music ministry. efits that affirm the dignity of St. Paul’s letter to the Romans, in the bishops. in whose diocese an individual “All pastoral musicians — work.” which he wrote: “For in hope we From a pastoral standpoint, he song is published.” professional or volunteer, full • “Churches and other institu- have been saved.” The encyclical added, hope means reminding Three principal publishers of time or part time, director or tions should budget sufficient is said to explore the Christian Christians that God never aban- liturgical music are based in the choir member, cantor or instru- funds for the purchase of music understanding of hope, with ref- dons his people and is alive and Chicago Archdiocese: GIA mentalist — exercise a genuine necessary for the proper celebra- erence to modern philosophy and active in the world. Publications, J.S. Paluch Co. and liturgical ministry,” the proposed tion of the liturgy. They also have the challenges of disbelief. “In contemporary society, the Paluch-owned World Library document says. “Musicians who a legal and moral obligation to The pope worked on the which shows such visible signs Publications. Another leading serve the church at prayer are not seek proper permissions and to pay encyclical this summer, when he of secularism, we must not give liturgical music publisher is OCP, merely employees or volunteers. for reprinting of published works had time to write during his in to despair or a lack of enthusi- formerly called Oregon Catholic They are ministers who share the when required.” sojourns in northern Italy and at asm in pastoral projects,” he said. Press, which is part of the faith, serve the community and • “The acoustics of a worship his villa outside Rome. At the In introducing a section on Portland Archdiocese. express the love of God and space should be resonant so that same time, he was working on a hope, the Catechism of the The “Common Repertoire of neighbor through music.” there is no need for excessive third encyclical that deals with Catholic Church states: “Hope is Liturgical Songs,” as the core Composers, it says, “must amplification of musical sound in social themes, Vatican officials the theological virtue by which repertory would be called, is to respect the integrity of the order to fill the space and support said. we desire the kingdom of heaven be included in all commercially approved text,” and may make the assembly’s song.” The use of The pope published his first and eternal life as our happiness, published participation aids in only “minor adaptations” to sound-absorbing building materials encyclical in late 2006. Titled placing our trust in Christ’s English used in U.S. dioceses. approved liturgical texts and only should be avoided, it adds. “Deus Caritas Est” (“God Is promises and relying not on our Ten drafts of the updated with the approval of the U.S. bish- Love”), it called for a deeper own strength, but on the help of “Music in Catholic Worship” ops’ liturgy office. understanding of love as a gift the grace of the Holy Spirit.” from God to be shared in a self- 4 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 21, 2007 Notre Dame panelists highlight complexities of immigration NOTRE DAME (CNS) — Four In response to a surge in The cardinal encouraged people commit crimes doesn’t hold up sta- She supports tough enforce- leaders with a stake in the ongoing Hazleton’s immigrant population, to get to know immigrants person- tistically. ment of immigration laws, but national debate about immigration the City Council in 2006 passed ally, to watch as parents work Martinez said one solution to wants dramatic changes in how took to the stage at the University ordinances which, among other “two, three or four jobs” to ensure crime by illegal immigrants is to visas are processed and how many of Notre Dame Oct. 8 and in a restrictions, impose harsh fines on their children have a better life. “bring them out of the shadows.” are available and in the system for two-hour forum gave voice to landlords who rent to undocument- “It’s a very moving, enriching Several bills that Congress has temporary workers. many of the topic’s complexities. ed immigrants; require would-be experience,” he said. considered but so far been unable But she doesn’t support the idea The discussion covered labor tenants to get a certificate from the Barletta countered with his own to pass include systems for legaliz- of building a wall along the shortages; families separated by city affirming their right to be in description of the effect of immi- ing the estimated 12 million people Mexican border because it’s sim- years-long waits for visas; over- the country; and revoke the busi- gration on his town, describing in the country without permission. ply impractical. crowded schools; deaths in the ness licenses of employers who several violent crimes committed The most recent bill taken up “Those who tell you to build a desert; unreimbursed government hire illegal immigrants. by illegal immigrants that prompt- by the Senate this summer would wall have never been to the bor- expenses; crime rates; changing The law has never been ed the City Council to enact the have given those immigrants a der,” she said. “As I’m fond of demographics; language barriers; enforced because of litigation. A disputed laws. path to legalization, after they paid saying, you show me a 15-foot inadequate employment options at federal judge ruled in July that the “I’ve seen the other side,” he fines and back taxes and after wall and I’ll show you a 16-foot home; and what the Catholic ordinance is unconstitutional, but said. “Not everyone who’s here is years worth of backlogs of applica- ladder, or a tunnel.” Church teaches about how to Barletta said the city intends to working hard and is a nice per- tions for visas are cleared. The forum, moderated by jour- respond to those issues. appeal. son.” Supporters of such legislation, nalist Ray Suarez, senior corre- The forum featured Los Cardinal Mahony, the most vis- “Not everybody is here for a including Martinez, say legaliza- spondent of the NewsHour With Angeles Cardinal Roger M. ible U.S. prelate on the topic of job,” he said, adding some are tion would eliminate the problem Jim Lehrer, was part of a multi- Mahony, Sen. 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CHICAGO • ELKHART • FORT WAYNE • GRAND RAPIDS • INDIANAPOLIS • SOUTH BEND • WASHINGTON, D.C. OCTOBER 21, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 5 CASEY Infertile couples have options other than hi-tech and monitoring gynecological couples who want to conceive be maintained.’ And so they are CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 BY CAROL GLATZ health, as well as a comprehensive their own biological child natural- usually just told to go away and try system of women’s health called ly, she told CNS. again,” she said. ROME (CNS) — Married cou- natural procreative technology, or She said, “With a lot of the FertilityCare physicians review. ples seeking help in overcoming NaPro technology for short. Both assisted reproductive technologies instead will try to zero in on the “If they feel there is enough infertility or recurrent miscar- methods were developed by Dr. couples don’t have that knowl- cause for the miscarriages, Carus evidence that any of the healings riages should know that there are Thomas W. Hilgers, the founder of edge” and therefore lack a sort of said. In her presentation, Carus cannot be explained medically, less invasive and possibly more the Pope Paul VI Institute for the closure that could help them make pointed to the example of one then we will be advised to have” effective methods than assisted Study of Human Reproduction in peace with their irreversible infer- client who had suffered nine mis- Cardinal Adam J. Maida of reproductive technologies, said a Omaha, Neb. tility. carriages before she went to the Detroit “initiate the formal inves- number of participants at a Rome Developed after almost 30 FertilityCare also helps couples British FertilityCare clinic. After tigation through the archdiocesan conference on fertility. years of clinical research, NaPro suffering from recurrent miscar- FertilityCare specialists diag- metropolitan tribunal,” he said. Costly methods such as in vitro technology nosed and treat- Such an investigation involves fertilization and other high-tech enables women ed a hormonal taking testimony from witnesses reproductive technologies are not to monitor a imbalance, the — including the person who the only option out there even for variety of differ- “Many people mistakenly think just because the church woman went on received the healing, if he or she non-Catholic couples desperate to ent biological to have two sep- is still living — and from med- have a child, they said. markers that does not condone artificial reproduction — methods that arate pregnan- ical personnel who were Some 13 specialists in gynecol- reflect the occur- cies; she has involved in the case, as well as ogy, obstetrics, moral theology and rence of various two healthy independent medical experts. bioethics spoke at an Oct. 12 con- hormonal events bring about reproduction outside the marital act — that boys. Testimony and medical ference titled “Fertility: Catholic during the “There is a records are then presented in a Vision,” sponsored by Rome’s San course of the real need to get trial setting. Carlo General Hospital and the menstrual cycle. it does little to help couples coping with infertility.” published work If such a process is author- The charting on the effective- Pontifical Regina Apostolorum MARIAVITA CICCCARONE ized, Msgr. Ricardo Bass, pastor University’s bioethics department. then helps ness of NaPro of Prince of Peace Parish in the Many people mistakenly think physicians iden- technology in Detroit suburb of West just because the church does not tify hormonal treating cou- Bloomfield Township, would be condone artificial reproduction — and physical ples,” she said in Cardinal Maida’s episcopal dele- methods that bring about reproduc- abnormalities in the reproductive riages, Carus said, adding that her talk. gate and would function as the tion outside the marital act — that system, Carus said, arming doctors about one-third of her clinic’s But so far attempts at publica- judge. it does little to help couples coping with the information they need to clientele fall into this category. tion have been met with rejection, Brother Wollenweber, as vice with infertility, said Dr. Mariavita find and implement appropriate “These couples are left high “often meeting the response that postulator, would appear as Ciccarone, head of San Carlo’s and effective treatment. and dry because the assisted repro- this approach is too Catholic,” Father Solanus’ attorney; and center for the study and prevention These techniques are attractive ductive technologists say ‘We can she said, and therefore not Father Kenneth Kaucheck, pastor of infertility. not just to Catholics who want to help you conceive, but we don’t “appropriate or applicable in of Our Lady Star of the Sea But many Catholic doctors and follow church teaching, but to all have strategies to help pregnancies mainstream fertility medicine.” Parish in suburban Grosse Pointe institutes are at the forefront of Woods, would serve as promoter offering ways to combat the under- of justice. lying causes of infertility, making In that role, which used to be it “possible for couples to known as the devil’s advocate, it (improve) fertility in Catholic clin- would be Father Kaucheck’s job ics and have results,” she told to try to poke holes in the evi- Catholic News Service. dence presented by Brother Another conference speaker, Wollenweber and the testimony Cardinal Javier Lozano Barragan, of witnesses. head of the Pontifical Council for “It’s quite an involved Health Care Ministry, told process. It takes all the little reporters that Catholic couples steps,” Brother Wollenweber struggling to have a child should remarked. “overcome those problems” caus- One previous case made it to ing their infertility. the formal investigation stage, Science today offers many pos- but eventually failed to win certi- sibilities that can help these cou- fication. ples, but couples should turn to If one of the three new cases methods that respect the woman’s is approved for a formal investi- dignity, he said. gation and survives its trial, it When a couple experiences dif- would then return to Rome, this ficulty in conceiving, many are time to the Vatican’s referred too quickly to assisted Congregation for Saints’ Causes. reproductive techniques, specifi- It would undergo further review cally in vitro fertilization, said by medical experts and, if they Ciccarone and other participants. agree there is no medical expla- Assisted reproductive technolo- nation for the healing, it would gy often sets itself up as a miracu- come back to the congregation, lous solution to infertility when which could send it to the pope instead, in Italy, there is only a 21 with a recommendation for percent chance in vitro fertilization approval. will result in pregnancy, Ciccarone If the pope concurs, Father said, adding that there is no data as Solanus would be beatified and to how many cases resulted in live become Blessed Solanus. births. Brother Wollenweber is hope- Instead, methods that seek to ful for Father Solanus’ eventual support or improve men’s and beatification — if not from one women’s reproductive health and of these cases, then from another. fertility have been shown to be just And he is also hopeful Father as effective as artificial reproduc- Solanus will eventually become tion methods, said Ciccarone and the first U.S.-born male to be another conference speaker, Dr. declared a saint, but that would Anne Carus. require certification of a second Carus, a physician at the Life miracle after he is beatified. FertilityCare Clinic in the United “We get a lot of reports from Kingdom, said 30 percent of her people who do have their prayers clinic’s clients, who include answered. People hear of Father Catholics, Christians, Muslims and Solanus and start praying, and people of no faith, result in a live wonderful things happen,” said birth while the associated NaPro Brother Wollenweber. Technology Clinic in Ireland has a 40 percent success rate of live births. Both clinics use the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, a nat- ural method of family planning 6 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 21, 2007

the most important factor in con- Pope appeals for release tributing to meaningful peace of two priests kidnapped around the world,” they said. “If Muslims and Christians are not at in Iraq peace, the world cannot be at peace.” As Muslims, “We say to VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope EWS RIEFS N B Christians that we are not against Benedict XVI appealed for the them and that Islam is not against release of two Catholic priests them — so long as they do not kidnapped in Iraq. The priests, wage war against Muslims on both members of the Syrian rite, RETIRED U.S. ARMY MAJ. GEN. ANTONIO TAGUBA account of their religion, oppress were abducted in Mosul by them and drive them out of their unidentified gunmen Oct. 13. homes,” they said. Reports from Iraq said a ransom was being demanded for their release. The pope, speaking to pil- World Jewish leaders grims at a noon blessing Oct. 14, said the latest kidnappings were meet with pope, discuss part of a daily stream of bad news anti-Semitism from Iraq, where attacks and vio- lence “are shaking the conscience VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope of those who care for the good of Benedict XVI welcomed the new this country and peace in the leaders of the World Jewish region.” The priests abducted in Congress to the Vatican. Ronald S. Mosul are being threatened with Lauder, elected president of the death, he said. “I appeal to the kid- congress in June, said his talks at nappers to quickly release the the Vatican Oct. 8 focused on priests. In repeating once again interreligious dialogue and on that violence does not resolve ten- anti-Semitism in a number of sions, I raise to the Lord a heart- European countries. While the felt prayer for their liberation, for congress issued a press release all those who suffer violence and after the meeting, the Vatican sim- for peace,” he said. Syrian-rite ply announced that the pope had Archbishop Basile Casmoussa of met the officers of the congress, Mosul, who was abducted briefly which represents Jewish commu- in 2005, identified the priests as CNS PHOTO/MICHAEL VICK/CATHOLIC SAN FRANCISCO nities in more than 80 countries. Father Pius Affas, 60, and Father The congress’ statement said Mazen Ishoa, 35. Following his Oct. 4 lecture at the University of San Francisco, retired U.S. Army Maj. Lauder, a former U.S. ambassador Gen. Antonio Taguba visits with Franciscan Father Louis Vitale. The Franciscan is on trial to Austria, told the pope that “the anti-Semitic statements” attrib- Pope says liturgical for trespassing at a military base while protesting U.S. interrogation practices. During the uted to Redemptorist Father music should evolve with talk Taguba said that abuse at Abu Ghraib military prison in Iraq was more severe than Tadeusz Rydzyk, founder and director of Poland’s Radio the times what was reported in mainstream media outlets. Maryja, “should not be tolerated anymore.” Lauder “called on the ROME (CNS) — The church’s pontiff to take action against those “ancient treasure” of liturgical Authority in the Church.” The the priest says, sitting down next old. A funeral Mass was to be cel- in the church who wanted to do music should not remain frozen in document is expected to be pub- to the youth on a couch. ebrated Oct. 13 at Seminarie des damage to the close and positive time, but evolve with appropriate lished before the end of 2007, a Missiones in Larue, France. News relationship between Christians modern-day adaptations, Pope participant told Catholic News of Father Deiss’ death was and Jews,” the statement said. Benedict XVI said. Sacred music Service. It examines the biblical Cardinal tells bishops, released by World Library Father Rydzyk, whose radio sta- and song are a “necessary and foundations for seeing the church Publications in the Chicago sub- chaplains they must tion ranks fifth in Poland’s nation- integral part of solemn liturgy” as a sacramental presence in the urb of Franklin Park, which pub- al ratings, repeatedly has been that “stir hearts and lift them” to world and how responsibility and protect human rights lished his earliest works in the accused of making anti-Semitic such heights that one can experi- authority are exercised on the United States. World Library once VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The remarks. ence, “in a manner of speaking, local, regional and universal lev- sponsored “Deiss Days” in U.S. els. The commission’s Oct. 14 Catholic Church and its members dioceses. Pope Paul VI selected the same intimacy of the life of serving in the military must be on God,” he told staff and students of press statement said the next Father Deiss to coordinate the Connecticut bishops’ phase of the dialogue would focus the front line of protecting human Lectionary psalter following the Pontifical Institute of Sacred rights, said Cardinal Giovanni Music. During an Oct. 13 visit to on “the role of the bishop of Rome Vatican II. Father Deiss’ music stand on emergency in the communion of the church in Battista Re. “The church, bearer was in the popular vanguard short- inaugurate and bless recently of the human, moral and spiritual contraception draws restored areas of the institute, the the first millennium.” ly after permission was granted values without which it is impos- for Mass to be celebrated in the pope recalled Pope John Paul II’s sible to build a worthy and true criticism observations that sacred liturgical vernacular in the 1960s. Among Vatican suspends priest human society — a family of fam- his compositions were “All the WASHINGTON (CNS) — The music has three defining charac- ilies — must be on the front line in teristics, “holiness, true art, uni- after hidden camera Earth,” “Keep in Mind,” “Grant to Connecticut bishops’ decision to supporting a correct application of Us, O Lord” and “Priestly permit emergency contraception versality,” enabling it to be offered humanitarian law in every circum- to “any people or type of assem- films sexual advances People.” His music was among for rape victims at Catholic hospi- stance,” said the cardinal, prefect the first in World Library’s collec- tals in the state without requiring bly.” The Second Vatican Council VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The of the Congregation for Bishops. affirmed that the church’s sacred tion to be made available for digi- an ovulation test is prompting a Vatican suspended an official The cardinal spoke at the Oct. 12 tal downloading on iTunes and firestorm of criticism. The criti- musical tradition “is a treasure of from his job and opened an inves- opening of a two-day course in inestimable value, greater even similar services. cism focuses on what the emer- tigation after the priest was secret- humanitarian law offered to mili- gency contraception marketed as than that of any other art,” Pope ly filmed making advances to a tary ordinaries and chaplains from Benedict said, quoting from the Plan B actually does and on young man. The official, Msgr. around the world. Military ordi- Muslim leaders send whether church institutions should council’s Constitution on the Tommaso Stenico, insisted that he naries are bishops responsible for Sacred Liturgy. allow the state to mandate what was not gay. In a statement Oct. the pastoral care of Catholics in letter to pope proposing services it provides. On both those 14, he said he was only pretending the armed forces. The course theological similarities issues, the Connecticut bishops Catholic, Orthodox finish to be homosexual in order to brought together about 80 partici- and hospital leaders who research a suspected gay cam- pants from more than 30 countries WASHINGTON (CNS) — For the announced the decision in a joint work on document on paign against priests. Msgr. and included speakers represent- first time, more than 100 senior statement Sept. 27 could have church authority Stenico, 60, is one of three section ing other religions and other Muslim leaders from around the used more help from church lead- chiefs at the Congregation for Christian communities, as well as world sent a letter to Pope ers at the national and internation- RAVENNA, Italy (CNS) — Clergy. He is the host of a cate- experts on international relations Benedict XVI and other Christian al level, Father John P. Gatzak, Despite the absence of Russian chetical TV program, has written and on humanitarian law. leaders proposing theological sim- director of communications for Orthodox representatives, the many religious books and has his ilarities as a basis for peace and the Hartford Archdiocese, told international Catholic-Orthodox own Web site. The scandal erupt- Father Deiss dies; was understanding. “Finding common Catholic News Service Oct. 11. theological commission finished ed in early October when the ground between Muslims and “The church in Connecticut would work on a document about church Italian network La7 broadcast a liturgical composer, Christians is not simply a matter have had a greater opportunity to structure and authority. In a state- program on gay priests. One seg- for polite ecumenical dialogue resist” the state law that took ment issued at the end of the Oct. ment, filmed through a hidden Vatican II consultant between selected religious lead- effect Oct. 1 if there had been 8-14 meeting in Ravenna, the camera, showed an appointment ers,” said 138 Muslim leaders in a definitive statements on Plan B between a Vatican monsignor and FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. (CNS) — letter released Oct. 11 in commission said it had completed Holy Ghost Father Lucien Deiss, a from the U.S. Conference of work on its document, “The a young man, in which the priest Washington. Christians and Catholic Bishops and/or the leads the young man to his Vatican liturgical music composer and a Muslims “make up more than 55 Ecclesiological and Canonical liturgical consultant at the Second Vatican, Father Gatzak said. The Consequences of the Sacramental office and implies that he doesn’t percent of the world’s population, Connecticut bishops still consider think homosexual acts are sinful. Vatican Council, died Oct. 9 in his making the relationship between Nature of the Church: Ecclesial native France. He was 86 years the law “seriously flawed” and Communion, Conciliarity and “You’re cute. You’re totally cute,” these two religious communities believe it should be changed. OCTOBER 21, 2007 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC 7

Action into Power) has organized Serrans to attend residents in a South Bend commu- conference, plan for nity to collectively address, social concerns such as gang violence, ris- 60th anniversary ing utility costs and immigration. SOUTH BEND — Four officers of Vincent House in Fort Wayne has ROUND THE IOCESE created job training and employ- the Serra Club of South Bend will A D participate in the Great Lakes ment opportunities for the homeless Conference of Serra USA this through the expansion of the main- weekend in Bay City, Mich. tenance and construction crew and The Serrans include George LITTLE FLOWER HOSTS PARISH PHOTO EXHIBIT the opening of the Vincent Village Resnik, past president and governor Outlet Store. Four other projects of District 37; Richard Wasoski, have been funded at the local level. president-elect of the Serra Club; The Catholic Campaign for Norlin Rueschhoff, Serra treasurer; Human Development is founded on and Richard Dornbos, past presi- the principles of Catholic social dent. teaching and is fighting poverty at Speakers at the conference will its core in the diocese. include Bishop Robert J. Carlson, “Kristin is the second intern to bishop of Saginaw; Molly Neville, serve our diocese, and we welcome vocation director and parish life her to her new position. I am look- director of Monterey, Calif.; Bishop ing forward to working with her to Daniel E. Flores, newly-appointed increase local awareness and auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese strengthen the Catholic Campaign of Detroit; and Father Joseph E. for Human Development in our Fessio, theologian and in residence diocese,” said Ann Helmke, dioce- at Ave Maria University in Naples, san director of CCHD. Fla. Meanwhile, plans are underway Yearlong celebration to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Serra Club of South Bend on marking 100th Jan. 31, 2008. anniversary of Church of The program will include an hour of adoration followed by a the Immaculate Mass of thanksgiving and a lunch- Conception begins Oct. 21 eon to conclude the celebration. The planning committee includes ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS — Deacon Ron Moser, president, The Sisters of Providence of Saint Esther Cyr, Robert Schultheis, John Mary-of-the-Woods and Saint Gruber and Richard Dornbos. PROVIDED BY SHARON LITTLE Mary-of-the-Woods College will begin a yearlong celebration Oct. Special recognition will be The parish photo exhibit, which debuted at the Eucharistic Congress in August, visited given to member priests and mem- 21 honoring the people of God and bers of religious life organizations St. Patrick and St. Hedwig parishes last week and through Friday this week it is being the Church of the Immaculate Conception, which has served as a in the South Bend and Fort Wayne viewed at Little Flower Parish, South Bend from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Little Flower parish- areas. place of worship for 100 years. Two students, male and female, ioners, above, study some of the photos in the exhibit, which features interior and exteri- The celebration will begin with from Saint Joseph’s High School in a special eucharistic liturgy at 11 South Bend and Marian High or views and some religious art from all parish churches and religious community chapels a.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, the 100th School in Mishawaka, will be in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Parishes interested in hosting the exhibit at anniversary of the dedication of the awarded Serra Exemplary Awards Church of the Immaculate based upon the senior class of 2008. no charge may make arrangements by contacting Sharon Little at [email protected]. Conception. At 2:30 p.m. that day, a They have to display extraordinary Centenary Organ Concert will be courage, strong moral character, offered in the church. It is spon- sored by the Wabash Valley spiritual commitment to Jesus be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., and a Please call the Bishop Luers Chapter of the American Guild of Christ and the church and service to Decio honored by IUSB luncheon will follow in the base- High School development office at Organists. Artists will include others. Each recipient will receive a ment rooms. — EJD (26) 456-1261 for more informa- SOUTH BEND — Two outstand- Sisters of Providence and guild $50 bond and a special award cer- ing community leaders in both the tion. tificate. — EJD members. Elkhart and South Bend areas, Fair Trade Coffee House Architectural tours of the church Arthur Decio and Robert J. Deputy, Diocese awarded Catholic will be offered at 9 and 9:45 a.m. Holy Cross College food were honored with the prestigious FORT WAYNE — The University of Saint Francis will host a Fair Campaign for Human and after the concert. drive Nets 3,725 packages Chancellor’s Medal by Indiana Other events planned include an University of South Bend. Trade Coffee House 8 p.m.-mid- Development grant night on Oct. 21 in the Bass Advent concert with the Saint of food for charity Decio, a trustee emeritus of the Mary-of-the-Woods College University of Notre Dame, has also Mansion on the campus. No charge. FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of NOTRE DAME — If college stu- (SMWC) Chorale and Madrigals devoted more than 24 years of serv- Also in the Bass Mansion that Fort Wayne-South Bend was dents truly live on macaroni and and the Terre Haute Children’s ice spearheading a program to evening from 8-9 p.m., there will be awarded $4,800 by the National cheese and canned food, then the Choir on Dec. 8; SMWC perform- establish the IUSB Elkhart center, an informational meeting about a Office of Catholic Campaign for Holy Cross College (HCC) dining ance of The Quilters and quilt dis- ultimately raising more than $4 young adult pilgrimage to World Human Development (CCHD). hall should see a big spike in play, Feb. 22-24; SMWC Chorale million in private donations. Youth Day 08 in Sydney. This award will provide a stipend attendance for the next few weeks. and Madrigals Spring Concert, Decio is also one of the most for an intern serving the diocese At a donation rate that averaged April 20; art exhibit in Providence prominent Catholic laymen in the Bishop Luers announces during the school year, which almost seven cans per student and Center and SMWC LeFer Art Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend began in August and ends in May. faculty, HCC coeds must have Gallery and SMWC Rooney and for many years played an out- scholarship, placement Kristin Bjorkman, a senior at donated most of their personal Library, April 20-May 18; Family standing role in promoting the University of Saint Francis, has food stash to the Catholic exam Day and choral performances by Annual Bishop’s Appeal. — EJD been selected to serve as this year’s Charities Annual Food Drive. FORT WAYNE — The 13th annual CCHD intern. area choirs, June 22; and closing Faculty sponsor Doris Van Bishop Luers High School scholar- Bjorkman attended a three-day eucharistic liturgy, Oct. 19. Auken states, “The response to St. Anne-Joachim Society ship/placement exam will be held training in Washington, D.C., and such a great community need was luncheon Oct. 26 on Saturday, Nov. 3. Registration has learned that the mission of Correction truly amazing. I was speechless. I begins at 8 a.m. The exam will be CCHD is to eliminate poverty by Due to a reporting error, an congratulate all the students for SOUTH BEND — The St. Anne- completed by noon. addressing its root causes. To their kindness and generosity.” Joachim Elder Society of St. The test will be given in the incorrect number was given in last Bjorkman’s surprise, CCHD was week’s article about the possible Student groups and dormitory Matthew Cathedral will hold its tra- school cafeteria. Students are asked not about providing food, shelter floors competed against each ditional Mass and luncheon on the to bring $10 to take the test and two merger of St. Jude Parish, South and clothing for the poor. It went Bend, and Sacred Heart of Jesus other to see who could donate the last Friday of the month, Oct. 26. No. 2 pencils. All eighth grade stu- deeper to the very core of poverty. most food. The winner was James This group focuses on a tradi- dents are welcome to attend. Parish, Lakeville. The article CCHD provides the tools necessary reported that Sacred Heart Parish Dormitory, Second Floor, which tional outreach to the elder mem- The test is to determine place- to break the cycle of poverty by averaged 28.48 cans/person. bers of the parish, both men and ment for the 2008-2009 school year has 70 households. That is incor- funding projects that empower, rect. The parish actually has “However,” Van Auken contin- women, and also provides a spirit and to test students on academic educate and employ the poor ues, “the real winners in this food of comradarie to those in atten- merit in order to award financial between 190 and 200 households. through organizing, teaching and When nearby St. Mary of the drive were the many families that dance. scholarships. economic development. will benefit from all the students’ Father Michael Heintz, rector of There will be a parent-to-parent Assumption Parish was closed, 70 Two projects in the diocese are households from St. Mary joined generosity. Children will not go to the cathedral, launched the program meeting from 8-9 a.m. on Nov. 3 funded at the national level, and school or bed hungry, and parents several years ago and has encour- with coffee and doughnuts in the St. Jude Parish, increasing the St. Bjorkman will be working with Jude census to between 675 and will feel the satisfaction of provid- aged all seniors of the cathedral to library for any parents interested. these groups. TAP (Transforming ing for their families.” participate in the event. Mass will 700 households. 8 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 21, 2007 Bishop Dwenger Saints march on

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BY JENNIFER MURRAY not something entered into lightly. between Cooper and the inquirers. from the first meeting she attend- ened my spirituality, my love for A person who is interested should They meet monthly to discuss any ed. the Lord. It taught me kindness go to some meetings to try it out. questions or interests they have “I was looking for my niche to and the love of the Lord. I have FORT WAYNE — August 26, Kaufmann said that people join the about the Franciscans and to find serve God. ... I went (to the meet- opened up a lot,” she said. “We go 2007 was one of the best days of Franciscans because “they are out if they are really serious about ing), and it was what I was looking to church, and it is such a joy to go Kathy Harpel’s life. On that day, looking for people who have the joining the community. This part for. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have to the celebration of the Lord. ... she and Shirley Bertels professed same level of love for Christ to be of the process normally lasts six not missed a meeting since,” Mass has taken on a whole new to be Franciscans. They now in a community with them. If you months. Harpel said. meaning for me.” belong to the Secular Franciscans are not a community person, At this point, if the inquirers are As eager as Harpel was, two Finally on Aug. 26 the two of the Holy Family Fraternity in Secular Franciscans is not for you. interested, they become candidates. years of formation seemed like a women, Harpel and Bertels, made Fort Wayne. This community helps ... Each is called in different There is an admission ceremony long time before becoming a mem- their profession and were wel- lay Catholic men and women to ways.” and then they continue to meet ber. However the two years went comed by the members of the embrace the Gospel while living However, people are encour- monthly with the formation direc- by fast. Holy Family Fraternity. and working in the world. aged to come to a meeting or sev- tor. They study the Secular “It was very interesting learning It is within this community that Like many Catholics, Harpel eral to find out if this is the way Franciscans more in depth, learn- about the life of St. Francis and St. Harpel could say with such joy in had no idea that religious commu- they are being called by Christ to ing about St. Francis, the Gospel Clare. ... It’s like it opened up a her voice, “Oh, the love of the nities were available for lay peo- better serve him. If they are still life and many other topics by read- whole new world for me. Lord has grown in me so much. ple. Catholics know about interested, they begin the inquiry ing a book titled “Catch Me a Everything I was looking for was Franciscans and Benedictines and process. They would continue to Rainbow Too” by Lester Bach, right here in this fraternity,” Harpel Carmelites, but they often believe go to the monthly meetings with OFM, and discussing what they added. For anyone interested in learning more these orders are only available for the members but they would also learn. This part of the formation During the two-year process, about the Holy Family Fraternity priests and vowed religious. go to another meeting led by the generally takes 18 months. she developed a deeper knowledge of the Secular Franciscans, please However, there are communities formation director, John Cooper. Kathy Harpel knew she wanted of the things of God. “It helped me contact Cyndi Kaufman at (260) out there for the lay person who The day and time is decided to become a Secular Franciscan better understand the faith. It deep- 424-1803 or [email protected]. hungers for a deepening of the faith with persons with similar yearnings. Harpel wanted to share her story so that other Catholics could learn about the Holy Family Transitus celebrations recall the death of St. Francis Fraternity. “I think it needs to get out that BY JENNIFER MURRAY always ... I am hurrying to God, we’re here. It seems like it’s a to whose grace I entrust all of hushed up thing. I’m just really you.” glad ... (about the article) so people ranciscans gathered around Then he asked that the Gospel see it’s available, something they the world to remember the of John be read to him and so may be interested in,” she said. Fdeath of their spiritual every year on this night the The Holy Family Fraternity father, St. Francis, on Oct. 3. This Franciscans listen to same words meets once a month on the first celebration is called the Transitus the dying Frances heard: Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. which means “passing.” “Before the feast of Passover, at the University of Saint Francis, For Catholics, the death of a Jesus knew that his hour had in the campus ministry building. saint is cause for celebration come to pass from this world to They begin and end with prayer. because of the sure belief and the Father. He loved his own in Members continue to learn more hope in the Resurrection. This is the world and he loved them to about the community they have why the feast days of the saints the end.” joined and the Franciscan ideals normally commemorate the day Then Jesus knelt and washed that have formed. They also select of their death in this world, which the feet of his disciples. So different saints or topics to study is also the day of their reception Francis, even in his death, sought throughout the year at their month- into the eternal life. to imitate his Lord and master, by ly meetings. At the close of the In Fort Wayne, the Transitus showing his love for his followers meetings, members join in the was celebrated at the chapel of in death as in life, serving instead Liturgy of the Hours, which is the the University of Saint Francis, of being served, comforting church’s prayer, the same prayer while in Mishawaka, the event instead of seeking comfort. that priests and religious promise took place in the chapel at St. According to St. Bonaventure, to pray each day. Francis Convent. Both were open “One of his brothers and follow- When the members get togeth- to the public. SISTER AGNES MARIE REGAN, OSF ers saw that blessed soul under er, they are forming a spiritual At the University of Saint Franciscan Father Jim Kendzierski leads the recessional hymn standing the appearance of a radiant star family. “I think Holy Family is Francis, the students and faculty before a habit and cord symbolizing the presence of St. Francis, which carried up on a shining cloud to very appropriate because we are sat alongside the Franciscan was presented at the opening prayer of the Transitus in Mishawaka. be borne aloft straight to heaven. very close, just like a family,” said Sisters and the Secular ...” Cyndi Kaufmann, the minister Franciscans (lay people who live This symbolizes the light of (similar to a president). The mem- out the Gospel and Franciscan Christ, which shone outward bers support one another through values in their everyday world). from the heart of St. Francis in prayers and kindness to one anoth- In Mishawaka, the Sisters of his life and in his death. During er. St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration the celebration, each of the partic- The focus of this family is welcomed Franciscan friars from ipants solemnly walked up to the always Christ and his Gospel mes- the nearby Conventual Franciscan altar with a candle in their hand sage. Through prayer, they are Novitiate as well as Franciscan and lit it from the single candle finding the strength and courage to friars from the Chicago area. burning there and then carried it follow him. Through study, they Members of the local back to their seat where they sang are learning how to take those dif- Immaculate Conception Secular Mary’s Canticle. ficult teachings of the Gospel and Franciscan Community were also This simple ritual is a putting them into practice in their present and hosted a reception reminder that all light comes daily lives. And through the com- afterwards. They joined the sis- from Christ and we, like St. munity of the Holy Family, they ters on Thursday morning, Oct. 4, Francis, can shine that light in the are finding the support and love the feast of St. Francis, for world if our souls proclaim the they need to grow closer to Christ. Morning Prayer, Mass and break- Lord. Besides their monthly meetings, fast. Sister Mary Evelyn, when many of these Franciscans join in At the Fort Wayne celebration, asked why the Transitus is so service projects such as helping the congregation joined together important to the Franciscans, said, Bishop Luers with their food drive in the evening prayer, which was “It commemorates the death of or writing letters to Congress about interspersed with readings from St. Francis. It completes his life issues of concern. They also have a St. Bonaventure on the moving which was complete union with yearly retreat called Unity Day and account of St. Francis’ death. Christ.” every five years Secular According to this story, St. Franciscans gather in one city to Francis gathered all his brothers meet. Sometimes members will around him as he lay dying and meet in someone’s home to pray spent his last moments comfort- JENNIFER MURRAY for special concerns. ing them with the words, At the chapel at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, the cele- The commitment to become a “Goodbye, all my sons, in the bration of Transitus included the students and faculty who sat along- Secular Franciscan is meant to be a fear of the Lord! Remain in him side the Franciscan Sisters and the Secular Franciscans. lifetime one. For this reason, it is 10 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 21, 2007 Holy Orders: Bishop, priest, deacon through the sacramental act of BY FATHER ED ERPELDING ordination, which confers the gift of the Holy Spirit and permits the More Shared Faith literature The following is a condensed form exercise of certain sacred powers can be found at of a reflection on holy orders. For for the service of the faithful. www.diocesefwsb.org/OSD the full copy, please download the Those ordained as either bishops Sharing Faith file from diocesefwsb.org/OSD or presbyters (priests) share in the ministerial priesthood and apos- Opening prayer tolic ministry of Christ; those ordained as deacons help and serve difficulties in his vocation prepar- the direction of the bishop and his Father of mercy and love, from them. St. Paul instructed the ing for the priesthood and later as successors to whom I promised Reflection and the beginning you poured out your Corinthians, “Be imitators of me, a priest. Academic difficulties and obedience and respect. Bishop connection Spirit and raised up bishops, as I am of Christ.” (1 Cor. 11:1). critics were overcome through his Sheen reminded me that we are priests and deacons for the service The ministerial priesthood rep- trust in the Lord. In accepting a not ordained just to be preachers • How do you view holy orders of your church, called to be imita- resents Christ before the communi- call to orders, he made a total but to imitate what we handle in today? What aspects of holy orders tors of Jesus Christ, outstanding in ty of the faithful and acts in the commitment to Jesus Christ. He the Eucharist. Fulfillment for a puzzle you or are difficult for you? holiness, zeal and concern for your name of the whole church, espe- committed himself to faithfully priest is to be found in doing the • In today’s world, how do you people. Through their teaching, cially when celebrating the proclaim the word of God, cele- will of God and, at times, sharing see the universal priesthood of the example and prayers, inspire and Eucharist. (CCC 1552). I was brate the Mass and the sacraments in the cross of Christ. baptized working with the enable us to win others to the love preparing for what can only be with reverence and confront errant ordained priesthood to build up the of Christ and come with them to described as an awe-inspiring parishioners as a holy servant of Coworkers for God’s kingdom of God? eternal glory. We ask this through sacrament: to be set apart for the Christ through a life of prayer, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. service of the church as a “sacrifi- fasting and penance. kingdom Evangelizing cial priest-victim” with Christ. The bishop, acting in the person When I was ordained a deacon Scripture: Mt. 28:18-20 “Go, action challenge of Christ as teacher, shepherd and and later a presbyter, I accepted therefore, and make disciples….” Bishops priest, shares these ministerial the call to be a coworker with the For interior renewal roles with a deacon to be ordained bishop in the apostolic ministry, a Challenge yourself to read the The dignity and the responsibil- Commentary a priest. In the rite of ordination, faithful witness to Christ. I was life of St. Francis de Sales, St. ity of the order of bishop, tracing the bishop lays his hands upon the called to proclaim the authentic John Neuman, St. John Marie The parents of a small child back to the apostles, left me with a candidate and prays: message of Jesus Christ by word Vianney, St. Francis of Assisi or waited while I greeted parishioners feeling of awe. The bishop, “... Almighty Father, grant to and example through a life of lov- one of the many ordained saints after Mass. Their faces were cov- through ordination, receives a spe- these servants of yours the dignity ing service for the people of God. who served the people of God. ered with smiles as I walked cial character by the grace of the of the priesthood. Renew within Priesthood means that I must not For reaching out to others towards them, and they seemed Holy Spirit and the fullness of the them the Spirit of holiness. As dominate but serve. Pleasure, pos- Consider becoming a member eager to share something impor- sacrament of holy orders. He is to coworkers with the order of bish- sessions and power cannot be driv- of a parish committee to promote tant. I greeted them, and the moth- act as the representative of Christ ops, may they be faithful to the ing forces in my life but rather and support vocations to holy er explained that their child had himself, as teacher, shepherd and ministry that they receive from humble submission to his sover- orders. Take the time to thank drawn a picture of “God” which priest in his particular church or you, Lord God, and be to others a eignty in all things. In Christ, I am those who serve you. Pray for they thought I might enjoy seeing. diocese. He works with other bish- model of right conduct. May they enabled to remain strong. Through them and let them know you are. I was stunned as I looked upon the ops to carry out the apostolic mis- be faithful in working with the a life guided by Scripture, study, child’s artwork. The child had sion of the church. The high priest- For transforming society order of bishops, so that the words the celebration of liturgy, prayer drawn a picture of me at the altar ly role of the bishop is especially Encourage your parish clergy in of the Gospel may reach the ends and penance, I am prepared to and, at the bottom of the page, had visible as he celebrates the promoting the study of Scripture, of the earth ... (The Rites, Vol. 2, p share with and promote the spiritu- printed the words, “God.” Eucharist with clergy and people the story of the church, the study of 61). al life and liveliness in the people. Following the conversation, the gathered around the altar. Imitating Catholic teaching in faith and I served as a transitional deacon No one has a right to be child turned to me and said, the example of Christ as servant morals, and religious practices or for a year before I was ordained a ordained but only when called by “Goodbye, God!” (cf. Jn 13:1-17, Mt. 20:25-28), the devotions that support Catholic life. priest. The newly ordained priest is God. The sacrament of holy orders This childlike perception bishop exercises the function of vested with the stole and chasuble. confers a permanent spiritual char- reminded me of the importance of sanctifying, teaching and ruling. Closing prayer Then the bishop anoints his hands acter through the laying on of living the vocation to which I have (CCC 1555-1561). with chrism. By the anointing of been called. In the rites of ordina- hands by the bishop and the spe- Lord, we thank you for raising the Holy Spirit, he is signed with a cific prayer of consecration asking up men, called by the Spirit, from tion, the bishop says: “Let the doc- Priests and deacons special character, so that he may trine you teach be true nourish- for the outpouring of the Holy the universal priesthood of the be able to act in the person of Spirit. Only validly baptized men, faithful, to be bishops, priests and ment for the people of God. Let I was eagerly looking forward Christ (CCC 1563). He then con- the example of your lives attract to becoming a coworker, a sharer who are suitable candidates, may deacons in service to your church. celebrates the eucharistic liturgy receive holy orders. Ordinarily, in Bless them so that with St. Paul the followers of Christ, so that by in this function of the bishop’s with his bishop assisted by his dea- word and action you may build up ministry as a presbyter or priest, the Latin Church, with the excep- they may be enabled to say, “Be cons. tion of deacons, ordained ministers imitators of me as I am of Christ.” the house which is God’s church.” and was inspired by the example There was no guarantee that life I was consecrated for the uni- of St. John Marie Vianney, who must be celibate. (1 Cor 11:1). We ask this through would be easy for me as a priest Christ Lord. Amen. versal priesthood of the faithful experienced and overcame many serving the people of God under when I was baptized by the parish priest. Initiated into the Christian community, I was nurtured in the “little church of the home” and in Make the most of every moment! my parish community. I reaffirmed my commitment to live and grow as a Christian in confirmation. The Question: teaching of religious and the mod- “The hospice team eling of holy priests inspired me to was wonderful to accept the Spirit’s call to share in Will medications prevent the patient us and my Dad. He apostolic ministry as a deacon and from being able to talk or know a presbyter, through the laying of received excellent hands by the bishop and the prayer what's happening? care. Thank you for of consecration. allowing him to It is a privilege to be called to share “the mission entrusted by Answer: stay in the Hospice Home the last five Christ to his apostles.” The com- Usually not. 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Catholics honor priests in nationwide event Oct. 28 CHICAGO — On Sunday, priests in the U.S. Only about can do as Serrans,” says Gary Oct. 28, Catholic parishes 4,000 of the 19,000 parishes in Davis, president of the USA throughout the United States this country currently have Council of Serra International, will show support for their more than one priest. Many the nonprofit organization priests with prayer, celebration priests serve two or more coordinating Priesthood and dialogue. The last Sunday parishes by themselves. Sunday. The USA Council is of October is designated as The lay faithful of each responsible for disseminating Priesthood Sunday, a one-day parish, school or other min- information to parishes inter- celebration of the priesthood istry are asked to develop their ested in honoring their priests organized by parish lay lead- own special way of marking on this very special day. ers and coordinated by the the day and honoring both “Our priests give of them- USA Council of Serra priesthood and their own selves every day in so many International. priests. Special liturgies, different ways. It is an honor “The purpose of Priesthood Priesthood Sunday celebra- to recognize them in a manner Sunday is to engage every tions and the opening of a dia- in which entire parishes may level of the church in the logue between priests and join together in an outpouring United States in a national parishioners are encouraged. of appreciation,” said Davis. conversation about the priest- Priesthood Sunday is tradi- Priesthood Sunday is spon- hood,” said Father Richard tionally celebrated on the last sored by the USA Council of Vega, president of the Sunday of October, but some Serra International and the National Federation of Priests’ dioceses and parishes may cel- Serra International Councils (NFPC). NFPC rep- ebrate at a different time to Foundation. Serra resents more than 26,000 U.S. coincide with other planned International is a worldwide priests. events. Catholic organization of lay Priesthood Sunday was Lay parish leaders are men and women dedicated to established in 2003 to provide invited to visit www.priestsun- promoting vocations to the a way for Catholic communi- day.org for suggested liturgies, priesthood and religious life. ties to express appreciation for social celebrations, reflections, More than 12,000 members in the devoted priests who serve and downloadable graphics, over 300 clubs are active in them so faithfully despite guides and posters. Requests the United States. recent negative attention in the for printed material may be The USA Council is avail- media. directed to (888) 777-6681. able at the number above or at Such a celebration is “Affirming and supporting www.serraus.org. The USA increasingly relevant in light our priests are some of the Council office is based in of the declining number of most important things that we Chicago. 12 ORDINATION OCTOBER 21, 2007 WELCOME TO WORK Lifelong discernment leads to the priesthood

BY KAY COZAD where he says the seminarian pop- ulation was diverse and friendly. The journey through the semi- FORT WAYNE — October 27 will nary has kept this young man dis- mark the day Jason Freiburger has cerning his vocation every step of anticipated all of his life. That’s the the way. “I was comfortable right day his family and friends will join away. But I wanted to make sure many others in the Cathedral of the it’s a correct comfort. I want to be Immaculate Conception in Fort prepared enough that all falls in Wayne at 11 a.m. to joyfully wit- line. God protects,” he says confi- ness his ordination into the priest- dently. hood by Bishop John M. D’Arcy. In spring of 2006, prior to his His excitement is evident as he diaconate ordination, Freiburger says, “I’m anxious and happy. Not attended a silent retreat. During really nervous. I am in disbelief eucharistic adoration every night, that it’s this close.” he prayed for direction as to where Freiburger was born to Eugene he might minister in the best way; and Margaret during the 1978 bliz- the military, on mission or in the zard, the oldest of seven children. diocese. His parents remain in the family “It took me two and a half days home where he grew up playing to quiet myself enough to hear with his siblings and friends in the God,” he recalls, adding “I had to nearby woods and creek. Special be sure of my commitments ... to interest in sports as a youth such as prayer, celibacy and to the dio- soccer, basketball and football has cese.” served him well all of his life but His adoration experience seems especially now that he is in parish miraculous as he says, “I said ministry. ‘Lord, do you want me as a dioce- His interest in the priesthood san priest?’ and he said ‘Yes!’” was sparked early in his life as he Wanting to make certain he had witnessed his parish priests, first at not provided an answer for himself Deacon Jason Freiburger and Deacon Bob Lengerich will be ordained to the p St. Aloysius, Yoder, then at St. he quieted his heart once again and Therese, Fort Wayne, exhibit great after a couple of moments of joy in their ministries. silence he heard, “And quit putting Freiburger family feels “I knew I wanted to be a priest obstacles in your way.” as a kid,” says Freiburger. But by “It was as close to a miracle as priestly vocation right middle school he drifted from the I would expect to get,” Freiburger for son Jason calling as he began to dream of says with a knowing smile. having a big family and a prosper- Since that day he says he has YODER — Margaret and Eugene ous career. By the eighth grade he had no doubt that he is on the right Freiburger couldn’t be happier for had landed a caddy job at the Fort path. Following his ordination into their son, Jason, who joyfully Wayne Country Club and discov- the diaconate, Freiburger has anticipates ordination into the ered a whole new world. assisted in various duties as well as priesthood. Of their seven chil- During his high school years at working with the teens at St. dren, Jason is the oldest, and the Bishop Luers, he was a member of Vincent de Paul Parish were he has memory of his birth brings smiles the National Honor Society, stu- served as deacon since 2006. He to their faces. dent council, Key Club and several also served as deacon at the semi- Born in January of 1978, other activities and had narrowed nary and St. Edward the Confessor Jason’s birth came during the bliz- his career choice to business. Parish in Grandville, Ohio. zard that year causing the hospital Receiving the Evans Scholarship His advice to anyone who may stay to be prolonged due to KAY COZAD for caddying paved the way to be interested in a vocation, “Give inclement weather. Finally, says Jason is surrounded by his parents, Margaret and Eugene, right, and Purdue University where in 2000 the seminary a shot after taking it dad Eugene, after three long days grandparents, Bob and Helen, left, in his family home in Yoder. he earned a degree in business to prayer and God says yes! of waiting, he and his father Bob management. Perseverance (is important) along braved the snow-laden roads to up. I just prayed for him,” she says. Eugene led his household by During his studies at Purdue, he with being open to what God has rescue Margaret and her son. Grandpa Bob says, “I kept my example, he says, praying the developed leadership skills as planned for us.” Jason’s grandparents, Bob and fingers crossed. I’m grateful God rosary with the family in the living treasurer and then president of the He looks forward to serving Helen Freiburger recall their return did call him and he pursued it. room. Support of Jason’s vocation Evans House where he lived. God and his people as a priest and to stay at their house due to the God has given him strength to be came naturally to the Freiburgers “I had the opportunity to grow says he is grateful for all the sup- record snowfall that kept the young ordained. There’s nothing greater.” as they encouraged each of their and lead and come out of my port he has been shown from St. family from their own home. The And Grandma Helen feels “proud children in their career choices. shell,” he says. And with one Vincent, St. Therese and his new infant boy cried throughout and happy,” that her grandson will “We supported all of the family semester to finish before gradua- friends and family. his stay, they recall, but that didn’t serve God’s people as a priest. members in whatever they chose,” tion, Freiburger sought advice “There have been pictures, keep them from loving him. Eugene, who is the oldest son in says Margaret. from family and friends about his cards, banners, and they pray dur- The Freiburgers raised their his family as well, thought as an Jason adds that religion is com- future in a “numbers job,” as the ing the week at the Masses. So growing family in a country home eighth-grade youth he might have a mon in the family with his father’s earlier calling to the priesthood many are praying for my vocation in Yoder, not far from their grand- calling to the priesthood as well. His priest friends from the seminary as came once again to the forefront. and ministry,” he says humbly. parents home, complete with a years in the seminary taught him well as uncles and aunts who “I didn’t want to regret not try- St. Vincent Parish is holding a woods, a backyard creek and lots much, but his prayerful discernment chose the religious life. ing the priesthood,” he recalls. pep rally/blessing for Deacon of neighborhood friends. The chil- led him to eventually leave the sem- Advice they give their soon-to- Following contact with the Freiburger on Wednesday, Oct. 24 dren attended both public and inary and join the Army as a chap- be ordained son, “I hope the Lord vocations office, interviews with at 1:30 p.m. in the school’s activity Catholic school, eventually settling lain’s assistant in Germany. is always on top of him,” says Bishop John M. D’Arcy, and rigor- center where the students will lead at St. Therese School where the Following his stateside return he Eugene, adding, “There’s going to ous testing, Freiburger was accept- cheers and pray over him. The Freiburgers remain parishioners. completed a degree at Indiana- be hard times ahead. I hope he ed into Boston College Seminary parish is also hosting a holy hour Margaret recalls Jason as a Purdue Universities at Fort Wayne doesn’t take the criticism to heart.” in the fall of 2001, where he stud- for Freiburger on Thursday, Oct. young boy and the call he had on (IPFW) in computer programming Margaret offers, “I hope he gets ied theology and philosophy for 25, at 7:30 p.m. during which his his heart to one day become a and landed a position at St. Joseph out of it what the people he serves three years. He spent his final three parents will present his chalice to priest. “I felt that was the one con- Hospital where he met a young get from him. I want him to be ful- years studying theology and gain- be blessed. stant thing for him as a young boy social worker named Margaret. The filled in his work.” And this proud ing field experience at Pontifical in grade school. In high school the couple married in 1977. mom adds, “I hope he has a long College Josephinum, in Ohio, call wasn’t cool. But I never gave With his religious background, happy life!” OCTOBER 21, 2007 ORDINATION 13 KERS IN THE VINEYARD Faith calls Lengerich to serve as priest how I can repay them for their BY DEB WAGNER kindness and generosity, but I do hope to be able to pay it forward GRANGER — During his time in someday to the next generation of the seminary Deacon Bob young seminarians.” Lengerich, 26, learned that God He is indebted to Bishop John uses everything the Lord entrusts M. D’Arcy and his prayers and to a believer to bring out unknown practical concern for the diocese talents. and his personnel. “Our bishop Lengerich wants to share his cares for all of us together and own experiences of Our Lord, the each of us individually,” Lengerich Blessed Mother and the angels and said. saints with others. It is with this In addition, Lengerich is most faith that Lengerich prepares for grateful for the seminary priests, his ordination to the priesthood. professors and staff for dedicating There are several people who their entire lives to the formation have contributed to Lengerich’s of future priests as well as fellow formation. seminarians and the diocesan pres- It was his parents who first byterate for their companionship taught him how to pray and were on the journey. examples of Christian living Lengerich will be ordained to through the sacrifices they made the priesthood alongside Jason on his behalf and their continuous Freiburger, his seminary classmate loving support. They provided for for several years. him a close, enriching family of “I’m looking forward to shar- two older brothers and a sister as ing this ordination Mass with him well as fun-loving aunts, uncles (especially since he comes first and cousins who regularly provide alphabetically and will have to support through prayer, cards and make all the responses first). I’m phone calls. even more excited about our Lengerich was even encour- future,” said Lengerich. “We’ll be priesthood Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. aged early in life through the gifts able to celebrate the same anniver- of two religious sisters to dedicate sary throughout our years of Lengerich’s parents his life to the Blessed Mother, priestly ministry. I think this is a which he formally did in the sev- great way for the Lord to provide eager for ordination day enth grade. Religious and biologi- us both with support and encour- cal sisters, Marice and Maricita agement. After all, Jesus ‘sent ELKHART — Ed and Susie Petrites, were from the Poor them out two by two.’” Lengerich are both waiting with Handmaids of Jesus Christ and Perhaps the best preparation to anticipation that their son, Deacon served in Lengerich’s parish, St. be a good priest in the future is to Bob Lengerich, will be ordained to Vincent De Paul in Elkhart, where humbly walk and learn as a dea- the priesthood on Saturday, Oct. he grew up. They eventually con. Lengerich said that he finds 27, at the Cathedral of the became his confirmation sponsors. the hardest part of being a deacon Immaculate Conception in Fort “These sisters taught me to is learning of the sufferings of oth- Wayne. The rite, which begins at choose Mary as my heavenly ers and not being able to snap his 11 a.m., will be the culmination of mother so that she could lead me fingers and make everything all many years of study and the grad- to her Son, Jesus Christ,” said the better. uation from one level of servant deacon. With reflection, he said, “So leadership to the commencement “Way back then, though, I’d often I’ve felt like St. John stand- of his life as a parish priest. thought that Mary’s plan would ing with Jesus and Mary: I haven’t One of the sacraments a priest PROVIDED BY THE LENGERICH FAMILY line up with my own: I’d be a been able to do much more for presides over is that of the sacra- Deacon Bob Lengerich is shown in this family photo with Bishop John good Catholic man with a good some people than stand at the foot ment of marriage. There is a com- M. D’Arcy on the day of his ordination to the diaconate. This ordination Catholic wife and good Catholic of their cross and offer my mon belief that says opposites kids, but God had other designs,” prayers. Now I can bring their attract in a marriage relationship. was held at St. Turibius Chapel at Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, in April 30, 2006 Lengerich said. Lord to them and lead them to him This adage could be adapted to For over 10 years now, Father at the altar and also in the confes- reflect Ed and Susie Lengerich’s Bernard Galic and Mary sional. musical instruments well. to a religious vocation continued initial reaction to their youngest Szymczak from the diocesan God has a plan for each one of He earned a near perfect score throughout his life. son’s proclamation that he desired Vocation Office have been a us. He loves us and wants us to be on his SAT during his sophomore Deacon Lengerich is the to become a priest some day. source of strength. Father Galic his happy, holy disciples. year in high school. youngest of four children and the Ed is quick to say with notice- represents the “love and wisdom Lengerich believes that with God He graduated with three mas- eldest child is 13 years his senior. able enthusiasm that he “always of Jesus” while Mary Szymczak in charge, life is greater than we ters degrees from the Pontifical His mom often worked third shift knew it would happen,” referring steps in with her levelheadedness can ask for or even imagine. College Josephinum as valedictori- while he was growing up and to Deacon Bob’s calling to the to provide objective advice, practi- Consequently, his favorite an with a 4.0 grade point average. found it comforting that he often priesthood; it took Susie a little cal care and continual encourage- Bible passage remains Jeremiah One of his masters degrees is talked about “making friends with longer to adjust to the idea, how- ment. 29:11-14, which reads, “For surely being awarded through Rome, a the angels and Mary” while she ever. Father Bill Schooler, Father I know the plans I have for you, first in the history of the Pontifical worked. Talent and giftedness have Dave Voors and Father David says the Lord, plans for your wel- College Josephinum. Another confirmation came to never been in short supply for Sizemore have also been instru- fare and not for woe; plans to give Susie says that Deacon Bob him 10 to 12 years ago when Deacon Lengerich. He knows no mental in Lengerich’s journey thus you a future full of hope. When feels God gave him all of these tal- Deacon Lengerich’s rosary turned less than seven languages and far. Each of these priests has been you call upon me, when you come ents, and he must now use them to to gold while he was praying it in learned Hebrew in eight weeks willing to share his time and expe- and pray to me, I will hear you. lead people in their spiritual lives front of the statue of the Blessed from Harvard. The 46 hours of rience. When you search for me, yes, to Christ. His dad said that he Virgin Mary in his parent’s homework per week during that “They’ve shown me how to when you seek me with all your announced in the third grade that kitchen. time period earned him a 190 out take the book knowledge we learn heart, you will find me already he wanted to be a priest someday. Both Ed and Susie are thrilled of a possible 200 score on the in the seminary and apply it in the there with you, says the Lord, and While it might be easy to dis- that their son will soon be final. real world in practical pastoral I will change your lot.” miss the desire for the priesthood ordained to the priesthood. He has produced movies and ministry,” said Lengerich. “Each Lengerich’s future is undoubt- as a phase in many Catholic Ed says “It will be the happiest tapes, cooks and even sews many of these men has inspired me (and edly bright and filled with the schoolboys’ lives, Deacon day of my life when he gets of his own vestments. Deacon all their people) by showing us all desire to love and serve God’s Lengerich confirms that his calling ordained.” Lengerich can sing and play many that a priest can be. I don’t know people. 14 ORDINATION OCTOBER 21, 2007

“I will not leave you orphaned” -John 14:18 Saint Pius X Catholic Church gives thanks to God for the gift of the Priesthood. Congratulations to Rev. Mr. Bob Lengerich and Rev. Mr. Jason Freiburger on their upcoming ordinations.

The parish community of Saint Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne rejoices with and congratulates the newly ordained priests of the diocese, FATHER JASON FREIBURGER and FATHER BOB LENGERICH May your ministry be pleasing to God and bear much fruit!

2 Timothy 4:1-2 “I solemnly urge you; proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favourable or unfavourable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching.” OCTOBER 21, 2007 ORDINATION 15

The pastor, parishioners, staff, faculty and student body of St. Therese parish in Fort Wayne extend congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Jason Freiburger as he receives the Sacrament of Holy Orders in the priesthood of Jesus Christ. m

Similar wishes of joy are expressed to Jason’s classmate Bob Lengerich

n this day of days, as they step into His vineyard as priests of Jesus Christ... the personnel in the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocesan Departments listed here, offer their sincere congratulations and pledge their continued prayers and assistance to Father Jason Freiburger and Father Bob Lengerich •Cathedral Bookstore •The Office of Family Life •The Diocesan Business Office •The Diocesan Office for Hispanic Ministry •The Office of Campus and •The Catholic Schools Office Young Adult Ministry •The Office of Spiritual Development/Evangelization •The Office of Catechesis •The Marriage Tribunal •Catholic Charities •The Office of Vocation •Diocesan Services Agency •The Office of Communications •The Office of Worship •The Development Office •The Office of Youth Ministry •The Office of Diocesan Archives •Today’s Catholic 16 ORDINATION OCTOBER 21, 2007 Sisters relate their journeys to God

BY MICHELLE DONAGHEY and simple. when they were asked what drew down, it was the inspiration of who very much touched her. Gathering together to talk them into religious life. our Blessed Mother.” “She came in and talked about about their vocations recently at Rosa explained her mother working for the church. The care MISHAWAKA — God is persist- the Sisters of St. Francis of Postulant Rosa Geyer was very devoted to Mary and she gives and the joy she shows ent. While not everyone immedi- Perpetual Adoration in her mother’s devotion, Rosa said, for everybody, I was just very, ately heeds a call to religious life Mishawaka, Sister Mary Vianney Rosa, who has been at St. “was passed down” to her. “In very impressed with her, but I and every person’s calling is Grau and postulant Rosa Geyer, Francis Sisters of Perpetual high school, I wore the scapular was only a sophomore in high unique once a person opens their were more than willing to share Adoration, only about a month, and prayed the rosary everyday. school,” said Sister Mary heart to God, the choice is clear their different, yet similar stories said that if she “had to narrow it These simple acts drew me closer Vianney. She said the nun talked to our Blessed Mother.” Rosa to her mother about attending a said that as she grew older she retreat at the motherhouse. “grew closer in faith.” “I didn’t go that year, mostly “I began to realize this call because I wasn’t really in the was something that was always church yet. When I was a junior Bob and Jason... on my heart,” said Rosa and in high school, I went to see the noted that at first, she was “afraid sisters,” said Sister Mary Vianney two young men who of it for a little while.” who was very touched by their It wasn’t until she heard some- joy. answered the call one else’s testimony about conse- “They were so happy. Their crating their vocation to Mary did conversation was centered on to“feed my sheep” she realize what she should do. “I Christ and you knew their joy said a little prayer that dedicated was coming from a deep down O this consecration to Our Lady and inner joy that only comes from the purpose of finding my voca- Christ. I was so taken aback by We congratulate them tion,” said Rosa. At another their joy. So for the next two retreat shortly thereafter “God years it tugged and pulled, and I on their ordination and removed all the doubts, fears and pushed it away, and it kept com- questions about religious life and ing back,” said Sister Mary I was ready to call the vocations Vianney. And at the time, she had ask for prayers that director. Every step along the a serious boyfriend. way, I see Mary’s hand on it — It wasn’t until she was on a others will find the she continues to be a great model retreat with a friend, Heather, that for me,” added Rosa. Sister Mary Vianney decided it same inspiration that was time to listen to her calling Sister Mary Vianney Grau to religious life, quite by acci- has led them to this dent. “For me, it was more of a “My friend, Heather, was run- joyous day. gradual process.” After moving ning around the dorm at the from Florida to Indiana at the retreat and Sister Margaret Mary O urging of her mother to live with just finished telling them not to her aunt and uncle (her father had run in the hallways. Just two sec- VOCATION OFFICE passed away), Sister Mary onds after that, Heather dislocates Vianney started attending Mass her knee. I sat next to her in the Father Bernard J. Galic • Mary Szymczak where she was touched watching hallway in excruciating pain, all everyone receive Communion. of a sudden, I saw lots of nuns. ... 114 W. Wayne Street • South Bend 46601 “I knew I wanted it,” said It was just their devotion, there Sister Mary Vianney who was she was with her knee over there, about 10 years old at the time and and the sisters taking good care (574) 234-0687 not yet a Catholic. In high school, of her. I tease Heather all the time she asked her mother about it was her knee that brought me receiving Communion and going to my vocation. It was at that to Mass. “We found this amazing moment, I finally decided I think parish. The Lord led me to a I need to pursue this,” said Sister parish on fire for the Eucharist. I Mary Vianney and after a year of started falling in love with the college at Bloomington, she did. Congratulations church. Everything that it means, but mostly the Eucharist and the Blessed Mother,” said Sister Mary Vianney. She was in high Father Bob school RCIA when she met a nun and Father Jason  

FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT Deacon Bob Lengerich We have been blessed by your presence in the CHAPEL HILL summer of 2006. Your many gifts, your out-going personality, beautiful musical talents, and MEMORIAL GARDENS & FUNERAL HOME especially your strong faith that you shared with our parish will live in our memories for years to Serving South Bend, Elkhart, Granger, Mishawaka, Oseola come. Many blessings as you embark on your www.chapelhillmemorial.com journey in the priesthood. Don’t forget to visit DICK KOSCHNICK your family at St. Mary’s. You will remain always in our hearts and in our prayers. God bless. JEFF HAZEN BRANDON CRUZ St. Mary of the Assumption DECATUR OCTOBER 21, 2007 ORDINATION 17 Deacon finds blessings in serving St. Augustine Parish

BY MAY LEE JOHNSON accepted at St. Joseph Church, church where he had served for but my wife encouraged me to go over 30 years. down to St. Augustine, and I’ve “Paul has been around for a SOUTH BEND — For Paul have been there ever since.” He long time,” said Bill Dillon, a Baumgartner, the best part of and his wife have four girls and longtime friend. being a deacon was “being avail- one boy. “He started running one of the able to the people.” He added, “You see, In 1975, first prayer services at the church And no one doubts that the Catholic Church did not have and was known as a good and fair Deacon Paul Baumgartner was many black Catholic faces in landlord in the community,” that available. He has faithfully some of the other Catholic con- Dillon said. “Just come by St. served not only his home parish gregations I attended, and to me, Augustine’s 8 a.m. Mass on any of St. Augustine but has also that just wasn’t right. So I joined given Sunday, and you will see given countless hours of service this church because St. him sitting right next to his wife to prayer groups and ministries in Augustine’s parishioners have a praying the rosary. Paul is a kind the South Bend area. love and accepting spirit that man.” In appreciation for all his drew me there every Sunday. I Baumgartner was born in years of service to St. Augustine love the people there. They keep South Bend, where he grew up in Parish honored the longtime and me going.” St. Joseph and Holy Cross parish- beloved deacon by presenting Thirty years ago Baumgartner es. He retired as a local building him with the highest award given stood up and answered the call to contractor and was a well known by the parish. At the parish’s pic- holy orders to become a perma- and sought-after landlord because nic held in August, Baumgartner nent deacon of the Diocese of of the care he gave his renters was presented with St. Augustine Fort Wayne-South Bend, and he and properties. Award for his many years of honored his vows by serving “St. Augustine’s is where I service and devotion to the faithfully at the parish until his was led,” Baumgartner said. “I parish. health slowed him down. have always been close to the “I came to St. Augustine in Even as his eyes begin to fail, church — I was around when 1975,” Baumgartner said. “My he still has vivid control over his Francis Hubbard (deceased dea- wife Donnabelle and I had been mind and vows to stay with the con) started the soup kitchen. In MAY LEE JOHNSON For over 30 years, retired Deacon Paul Baumgartner, a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in South Bend, prays the rosary faithfully Rev. Msgr. Paul J. Langsfeld, STD, every Sunday in his favorite side pew at the early Mass. Rector / President of the fact, Hank Mascotte and I went the whole thing (being a part of and got them a good stove. That St. Augustine’s Parish) has been a was a long time ago, but the soup blessing for me personally and PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM kitchen is still serving the people my family. But as deacons, that’s today.” what we are called to do, serve Baumgartner added, “For me, others.” sends congratulations and prayerful best wishes to

ALUMNI REV. JASON E. FREIBURGER Congratulations to REV. BOB J. LENGERICH Bob Lengerich and on the occasion of their ordination to the priesthood. Jason Freiburger Jason, a native son, was baptized at St. Aloysius AD MULTOS ANNOS!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO The Bishop Luers Community salutes a graduate Jason Freiburger & Bob Lengerich who personifies May they enjoy many years of the highest of our ideals service to His church and people. as he steps forth to serve God m by serving others in the priesthood of Jesus Christ. Mike’s Express Carwash FATHER JASON FREIBURGER SIX LOCATIONS IN FORT WAYNE Class of ‘96 Downtown • East State • Glenbrook • Time Corners • Lima Road • Maysville Road 18 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 21, 2007

EDITORIAL Priesthood, marriage: both are lives of love COMMENTARY

ften priesthood is contrasted with marriage, and while there are TODAY’S CATHOLIC welcomes letters from readers. All letters must be signed and include a phone number and address for verification. Oobvious differences in the way each state of life is lived out, Today’s Catholic reserves the right to edit for clarity and length. Address letters to: Today’s Catholic • P.O. Box 11169 • Fort Wayne, there is a dimension that is common and fundamental to each that, IN • 46856-1169 or e-mail to: [email protected] in a sense, unites them both in the economy of salvation: both are lives of love. Love not merely in the sense of personal affection or warmth of feeling, but love in the deepest, Christian, agapic sense of utter and complete self-gift. Pope Benedict XVI and the ‘old Latin Marriage is founded upon the mutual commitment and self-gift for life between a man and a woman. Priesthood is a life in which a man entrusts and offers himself utterly and completely to the Mass’: Towards an undivided Lord Jesus and to his people, the church. In marriage, that act of self-donation (in kenotic imitation of Christ) to one’s spouse is the condition of possibility both for per- liturgical tradition sonal growth — a good spouse actually challenges and betters the other — and an ever-deepening happiness. In priesthood, the same The following is the second precisely because it will remain kind of self-donation to the church — not as an abstract concept or piece of a four-part series pre- the most common means by amorphous idea, but to a concrete community of men and women pared by the diocesan Office of which the Church prays. MOTU with whom elbows are rubbed every day and in whose company Worship on the recent “motu pro- Practically speaking, this fact is prio” document by Pope Benedict clear, especially given the rela- his own salvation is worked out — is what allows the priest to XVI. tively small number of priests PROPRIO grow in faith, hope and love, and simultaneously to find a deep currently able to pray the old and abiding happiness. ast week, we examined Missal of Blessed John XXIII. It’s precisely the same failure — self-love, self-absorption and Pope Benedict’s At the same time, this designa- self-referentiality — which can impede both genuine growth and L“hermeneutic of continu- tion of “ordinary form” — as the BY BRIAN W. MACMICHAEL happiness in marriage, which also can impede both personal ity.” This week, we will look at normative form of worship — growth and effectiveness in priestly ministry. the “motu proprio’s” target audi- conveys a certain primacy with personal experience in witnessing It is not by accident that the Scriptures and the tradition of the ence and implications for the new respect to discussion of the litur- excessive “creativity” and “arbi- church link married love with the Eucharist: nuptial imagery form of the Mass. gical tradition as a whole. It may trary deformations in the liturgy” abounds in the Gospels and certainly in the Pauline letters as well seem strange to think that over the years, which have “Summorum Pontificum” and its as in Revelation. Both the priest and the married couple must find Is greater openness to the old form of “caused deep pain” to the accompanying letter, already so in the Eucharist the paradigm and source of such complete self- the Mass meant mainly to satisfy radi- church’s spirituality. But even well-known for their focus on the gift. Both are lives in which the eucharistic sacrifice is lived out in cals who reject the reforms of Vatican when extreme liturgical problems older form of the Mass, may very practical, tangible ways: arising in the middle of the night to II? are not present, the pope believes actually carry an even stronger care for a crying child or dashing to the hospital at a moment’s The broad permission given in that much could still be done to focus on the newer form. But this notice to pray with the dying; putting aside one’s own will in favor “Summorum Pontificum” is not, bring our worship more in line may indeed be the case, if one of a spouse’s needs or putting aside personal comfort and conve- as some have argued, designed with what the church intended at reads Pope Benedict with an nience for the good of God’s people. primarily to cater to small groups the Second Vatican Council. appreciation for his hermeneutic It is love, divine charity, given to us at baptism and instantiated of radical traditionalists. To the Through “Summorum of continuity. in different ways from day to day depending upon the circum- contrary, the pope explicitly men- Pontificum,” the pope envisions stances of our state of life and their incumbent obligations, which tions two groups as having a the older form of the Mass exert- makes the life of husband and wife and the priest, seemingly so legitimate and influential affinity The Masses celebrated before and ing an influential pull on the very different, so utterly alike. for the old missal — members of after the council seem so different. newer form, but without super- The Eucharist, the sacrifice in which Christ gives himself to the the older generation that had How can they be related? seding it. And, to an extent, the Father and holds nothing back, made present each day on our “deep, personal familiarity with There are certainly consider- reverse is also true — Pope altars, which not only provides the model for us, but is itself the the earlier form”; and “young able differences between these Benedict even allows for source of the grace we need to live happily and effectively the life persons” who “have discovered two ways of praying the Mass, approved vernacular readings to the ordinary form and the to which God has called us. this liturgical form, felt its attrac- be integrated with the Missal of tion and found in it a form of extraordinary form. The extraor- Blessed John XXIII. encounter with the Mystery of the dinary form always had to be Perhaps the most profound Most Holy Eucharist, particularly prayed entirely in Latin, parts couple of lines in the pope’s letter suited to them.” were sung or spoken in different on “Summorum Pontificum” are Signs of hope Pope Benedict, who turned 80 ways by the priest, and there these: “The most sure guarantee For the first time since 1999, and 1997 before that, Bishop John in April, recognizes the increas- were certain prayers that were cut that the Missal of Paul VI can M. D’Arcy will ordain two men to the priesthood for the Diocese ingly widespread interest in time- or modified in the new missal. unite parish communities and be of Fort Wayne-South Bend on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Cathedral honored forms of piety among Nonetheless, the pope is empha- loved by them consists in its of the Immaculate Conception. At a time of priestly retirements, young Catholics, who have inte- sizing that liturgical continuity being celebrated with great rever- health-related and other issues, this news offers hope. grated into their own lives such and similarities can become more ence in keeping with the liturgi- To meet Deacons Jason Freiburger and Bob Lengerich, one familiar elements of the faith as evident in the future, as the two cal directives. This will bring out quickly senses men of prayer, deep faith, tremendous talent and a eucharistic adoration, frequent forms interact. the spiritual richness and the the- yearning to serve the church. They are opting for a vocation of confession and regular praying of In fact, the text of Vatican II ological depth of this missal.” the rosary. This has happened clearly envisions an approach to Notice Pope Benedict’s desire love, to pour themselves out for the church and her people. The liturgical reform that builds upon church is blessed to have these men. precisely because these practices that the ordinary form of the are traditional, not in an outmod- the solid foundation of what Pope Mass “be loved” by all wor- With 18 men in the seminary, there is also a sense of hope that ed or negative sense, but in a Benedict reverently refers to as others of quality are discerning the priesthood. Next year, God shipers. How wonderful that this timeless sense. the “usus antiquior” (“the more pope, once considered by some as willing, two additional new priests are slated to be ordained. “Summorum Pontificum,” ancient use”) of the Mass. a rigid character, has become the We thank God for these men who will bring us the Eucharist. It then, is a truly pastoral document. Indeed, the revised missal still premier theological exponent of is not an easy life. One sacrifices much — a wife, children — for It seeks to establish a much-need- owes most of its rich content to love through his teachings. One something beautiful, an outpouring of self for the good of the ed sense of continuity, while the old missal. Benedict writes, need only think of his encyclical, church. Prayers of thanks, prayers for our seminarians and prayers working to amend what has often “There is no contradiction “Deus Caritas Est” (“God Is for still more vocations are in order. been a marginalization of those between the two editions of the Love”). In the liturgy, a whole- who have a particular — yet Roman Missal. In the history of hearted and participatory love can properly oriented — attachment the liturgy, there is growth and only flow from recognition of to some of the older treasures progress, but no rupture.” and longing for the Mass’s time- from two millennia of Catholic less splendor. tradition. How does Pope Benedict envision the interaction between these two Next week, the pope’s thoughts Is the new form of the Mass being ways of praying the Mass? on how the new form of the Mass neglected in this “motu proprio?” Ultimately, the identity of the can be celebrated in greater conti- Nothing could be further from ordinary form depends in large nuity with the old. the truth. It is important to keep part upon a visible continuity in mind that the Mass we have with the extraordinary form. Pope grown to know over the last four Benedict’s observation, as seen in Brian MacMichael is the director of Today’s Catholic editorial board consists of Ann Carey, Don Clemmer, Father decades, the Mass from the his letter, is that the new missal the Office of Worship for the Mark Gurtner, Father Michael Heintz, Tim Johnson and Vince Missal of Paul VI, is now has not always been celebrated as Diocese of Fort Wayne-South LaBarbera. referred to as the ordinary form it was intended. He speaks of his Bend. 19 OCTOBER 21, 2007 COMMENTARY No signs of clogging: Saint-making CATEQUIZ’EM By Dominic Camplisson pipeline’s flow never slowed This week’s quiz should be called the CAP-e-quiz’em because it deals with all CAPs. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When includes 188 Japanese martyrs of Pope Benedict XVI was elected in the 17th century — priests, reli- 1.Caph is simply a letter of the Hebrew alphabet.It has this numeric value 2005, one of his first decisions gious and lay missionaries who THE a.11 was to stop presiding over beatifi- were decapitated, burned at the b.none, letters are never used as numbers in Hebrew cation ceremonies. stake or scalded to death in a vol- Many people took this as a sig- canic hot spring. VATICAN c.It means an undefined “lot,”as in the story of Lot and his wife. nal that the pope wanted to slow Beatifications may be off the the flow in the Vatican’s saint- pope’s to-do list, but they are very LETTER 2.According to Scriptures these people originated in “Caphtor” a.the Philistine b.the Hittites c.the Jews making pipeline. In fact, it looks much on the Vatican’s agenda JOHN THAVIS like the opposite is happening. these days. Already in 2007, 10 people “Beatifications are still quite 3.The region of Cappadocia features in the Bible.Where is it? have been beatified in 10 different important. What the pope wanted a.no one knows, it is an obsolete term an Indian chief and the first liturgies carried out by cardinals. to do was highlight their meaning b.Asia Minor, in the modern state of Turkey That number is about to increase for the local churches,” said Msgr. indigenous Argentine to be c.in Greece, between Corinth and Sparta exponentially. Michele Di Ruberto, undersecre- declared blessed by the church. In late October, 498 Spanish tary of the Congregation for Most of the beatifications, how- martyrs of the 1930s civil war Saints’ Causes. ever, have fallen to Portuguese 4.The Cappadocian Fathers were early Christian leaders.One was Basil,the other two period will be beatified in a “If we have a beatification in Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, both had the same name,which was megaceremony in St. Peter’s Rome for a Brazilian, for example, prefect of the sainthood congrega- a.Fred b.Gregory c.Anthony Square. It’s the largest beatifica- maybe 300 pilgrims will come tion. His desk job at the Vatican tion in the church’s history, and from Brazil. But if it’s done there, has turned into a frequent-flyer 5.Captivity was a common hazard in the ancient world.But in the history of the Jews assignment. Pope Benedict is expected to thousands and thousands will “The Captivity”almost often refer to this: This fall, Cardinal Saraiva’s appear for a final blessing. attend,” he said. a.The Babylonian sojourn when the Jews were transported to Throughout the rest of the year, With the pope delegating beati- travel log includes France, Poland, many others will be elevated to the fications, Vatican officials have Brazil, Austria, Japan and Italy. In Mesopotamia (or the fate of the northern kingdom under the rank of blessed, including mission- been hopping all over the globe to some countries he’s doing two Assyrians) aries in Brazil, an Austrian who preside over the liturgies. beatifications in one weekend. b.The period when the Jews were captivated by the preaching of was decapitated for refusing to The Vatican secretary of state, Beatification, of course, is an the apostles join Hitler’s army and an Italian Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, who intermediate step toward saint- c.The imprisonment of the two leading apostles, Peter in Antioch theologian whose works were recently beatified a 17th-century hood, not the finish line. When and Paul in Rome once condemned by the Vatican. priest in Poland, will fly to someone is declared blessed, he or And already the beatification Patagonia in November to beatify 6.San Juan Capistrano is both a California mission and a/n lineup is taking shape for 2008. It Zefferino Namuncura, the son of LETTER, PAGE 20 a.island in the bay of San Diego b.state capital in Arizona c.city in southern California

God is true and constant 7.Capital punishment is regarded by the church (in a formula which is displeasing often to both sides in the debate) as his soldiers. God would not forsake this widow. For its second reading on this The ultimate message is that God a.never acceptable weekend, the church again turns to is true and constant. b.perfectly fine as a punishment for any offense if there has been THE the Second Epistle to Timothy. As a referendum has been the case when selections Reflection c.acceptable in very limited circumstances that realistically can SUNDAY from this epistle have been read hardly ever happen during liturgies on weekends earli- Perhaps the greatest wound that GOSPEL er in this season, the message is original sin afflicted on human 8.The area of Kefer Nahum in the Holy Land is better known as this city,featured in that Timothy, converted to nature was crippling us so that we the New Testament: think that we are much more in MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Christianity, a disciple of Paul, and a.Capernicus b.Capernaum c.Capitolis Aeotilum ordained a bishop by Paul, must be command of situations surround- faithful despite all odds to the ing us than we actually are. Gospel. At best, this sense leaves us 9.What is a Capitular Mass? Sunday, 29th Sunday In this reading, Paul stresses the with a foolhardy assumption that a.a Mass in a cathedral in which the whole chapter of cathedral fact that he is the spokesman for we do not need God. It tricks us monks takes part in Ordinary Time the Lord. He is an apostle. He has into thinking that the only realities b.a Mass in which the crowds are so large money is sent to the the credentials to speak for God, are in what we can see, hear, or ends of the pews by means of catapults Lk 18:1-8 but he also is completely commit- imagine. We lose sight of the eter- c.a Mass in which a scapular is blessed and given to all present he Book of Exodus is the ted to speaking for God. nal. We misperceive life. We fail to St. Luke’s Gospel provides the see the bigger picture. source of this weekend’s first 10.What is a “cappa magna”? reading. As might be assumed last reading. This lesson refers to a So, we must cope with bad cir- T a.a high Latin Mass of the type entirely sung, now rare outside from the book’s name, Exodus is a judge, who is anything but honor- cumstances, as the widow before chronicle of the Hebrews’ escape able. The Gospel says that the the judge coped, as the Hebrews monasteries from Egypt, where they were judge respects neither the law of coped with Amalek. b.a bishop’s vestment with a large hood slaves, and their passage to the land God nor human law. The lesson of these readings is c.the key or final donation or endowment that enables a church God promised them. Jews at the time of Jesus, and that God will guide us and protect to be built Along the route of this passage, long before, had seen judges ideal- us. He sent Moses, Paul and across the sterile and unforgiving ly as representing not juridical Timothy to guide and protect. But, 11.Wolfgang Kopfel a Catholic priest who later became a Protestant was referred to as we must acknowledge God, unre- Sinai Peninsula, they encountered processes devised by human logic, Wolfgang Captio.Why? but rather as authorities who lentingly, as the widow begged the many problems. Many of these a.It was simply a habit of the day to Latinize any famous person’s problems arose simply because of brought order to conflicts by judge for justice, and we ourselves the terrain. Then, as now, water was inserting into arguments the justice must be true to God. name like Scotus, and Kopf is German for head. in short supply. They ran short of of God, as revealed to Moses and b.Becoming a heresy made one liable for capital punishment, food. Without any sense of where the prophets. hence the name. they were going, they wandered. If this judge had no regard for READINGS c.He was made head of the Catholic Church in Germany in an They also faced human ene- God’s justice, or even none for Sunday: Ex 17:8-13 Ps 121:1-8 effort to forestall his defection. mies. Amalek was one of these human law, then evil would tri- 2 Tm 3:14-4:2 Lk 18:1-8 enemies. He fought them with umph. Monday: Rom 4:20-25 12.John Capreolus was a 14-15th century Thomist.What is a Thomist? swords. They had to defend them- The other figure in the story is (Ps) Lk 1:69-75 Lk 12:13-21 a.one who admits to doubt but perseveres in faith anyway (from the widow. Widows were the most selves or perish. While they fought Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, Doubting Thomas) with great intensity, they still had vulnerable in Jewish society of the 20b-21 Ps 40:7-10, 17 Lk 12:35-38 b.one who spreads the faith abroad, in rationally non-Christian to deal with a mighty foe. first century. They had no means Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18 Ps 124:1-8 of support, unless perhaps children areas, like St.Thomas is reputed to have done in India? Moses did not fight. Rather, he Lk 12:39-48 extended his arms over the battle, helped them. As so obviously at c.one who studies or promote the works of Thomas Aquinas Thursday: Rom 6:19-23 Ps 1:1-4, 6 as if to bring down upon the risk, and probably poor, the judge Hebrew warriors the strengthening had added reason to right the Lk 12:49-53 presence of God. When he low- wrongs that she asserted had been Friday: Rom 7:18-25a Ps 119:66, 68, ANSWERS: ered his hand, or more directly, done her. The Hebrew tradition 76, 77, 93, 94 Lk 12:54-59 1.a, 2.a, 3.b, 4.b, 5.a, 6.c, 7.c, 8.b, 9.a, 10.b, 11.a, 12.c. when this strengthening presence required special attention to the Saturday: Rom 8:1-11 Ps 24:1-6 ended, the Hebrews fell back needs of the poor and the weak. Lk 13:1-9 before the blows from Amalek and However, the Lord said that 20 COMMENTARY OCTOBER 21, 2007 A centurion, who was a Roman and a pagan, showed much faith

What kind of a man was the centurion healing is a sign of the redemption John is identical with the centurion the Antonia fortress who helped St. whose servant Jesus healed? Jesus was accomplishing, for he at Capernaum, then he and his Paul at this meeting the next day Anonymous took upon himself our sicknesses THAT’S household became Christian. with the Jewish Sanhedrin. The or sins to free us from them. There are five other centurions two centurions arranged for the This centurion lived and A centurion is an officer over A GOOD mentioned in the New Testament. dispatch of Paul, under infantry worked in the village of 100 men. J. Packer describes the The centurion at Calvary was the and cavalry escort, to Caesarea to Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee place of the centurion in the commander of the Roman execu- see the governor Felix. where Jesus worked most of his Roman army. The lowest-ranking QUESTION tion squad. As a pagan, he gives us Finally there is Julius, a centu- miracles. The Gospel of Matthew group was the contubernium of an independent eyewitness account rion in the Augustan cohort, in says the centurion’s serving boy eight soldiers who shared a leather of the conduct of Jesus up to the charge of Paul and other political was at home paralyzed and suffer- tent in the field. Ten contubernia moment of his death. This centuri- prisoners sailing from Caesarea ing. Jesus said he would go to the comprised one century. Although a Jesus was crucified. on proclaims, “Certainly this man to Rome. Julius even allowed centurion’s house and cure the boy. century literally means 100, it usu- The Roman emperor Julius is innocent; truly this is the Son of Paul to go ashore at Sidon in But the centurion told Jesus: ally consisted of only 70 or 80 Caesar praised several centurions God.” Phoenicia (Lebanon) to visit “I am not worthy to have you men. Six centuries made a cohort for their loyalty and initiative. The Cornelius was a centurion of friends. J. Comay says all the under my roof. Just give an order or 600 men and 10 cohorts made a historian Polybius says centurions the Italian cohort stationed in centurions of Paul’s acquaintance and my boy will get better.” Jesus legion of 6,000 men with their are expected to be men who can Caesarea a year or two after the protected him. was amazed that this centurion, a pack animals, cavalry horses and command, steady in action and crucifixion of Jesus. St. Peter bap- Roman and a pagan, showed so servants. Legions were stationed in reliable; they ought not to be over- tizes Cornelius and his whole much faith. Jesus replied: “Go Father Richard Hire, pastor of St. the two main Roman cities in anxious to rush into the fight, but household. Cornelius is the first Martin de Porres Parish, home. It shall be done because you Palestine — Sebaste in Samaria when hard-pressed, they must be gentile convert to Christianity. trusted.” That very moment the Syracuse, answered this week’s and Caesarea on the Mediterranean ready to hold their ground and die Then there is the first centurion question. boy got better. The Gospel of Luke Sea, Herod’s main seaport that put at their posts. at the Antonia fortress. St. Paul was adds that the centurion had sent the legions in closer contact with Father John McKenzie says the about to be whipped, so he asked Today’s Catholic some Jewish elders to ask Jesus to Rome. centurion at Capernaum appears as the centurion on duty: “Is it lawful welcomes ques- save the life of the young servant. A large number of Roman an honest and kindly man. His for you to scourge a man who is a tions from readers. E-mail your The Jews told Jesus that this centu- troops marched up to Jerusalem unusual humanity is evident from Roman citizen and uncondemned?” questions to [email protected] rion deserves this favor because he for the feasts to keep order among his care for his sick slave, as well This centurion spoke to his com- fwsb.org or mail them to Today’s loves the Jews and built a syna- the Jewish sects and pilgrims. The as his friendly relations with the mander and a meeting was set up Catholic, That’s A Good gogue for them. Roman police in Jerusalem were Jews for whom he had built a syn- for the next day. Question, P.O. Box 11169, Fort In the Gospel of John, Jesus is stationed at the Antonia fortress agogue. There was a second centurion at Wayne, IN 46856. in Cana, and a royal official’s son that guarded Herod’s temple and J. Comay says this centurion is dying in Capernaum whom also at Herod’s palace. The Roman was probably a gentile who attend- Jesus cures by his word. If this is a procurator Pontius Pilate, head- ed worship at the Jewish syna- SCRIPTURE SEARCH retelling of the same miracle, this quartered in Caesarea, came to gogue. St. Paul called these wor- healing occurred 20 miles away. Jerusalem for the Passover when shipping gentiles “God-fearers.” If By Patricia Kasten The New American Bible says this the royal official in the Gospel of Gospel for October 21, 2007 Luke 18: 1-18 Camelot revisited Following is a word search based on the Gospel reading for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C: the ohn F. Kennedy would now be turned the city of Dallas into a parable of the widow and the dishonest judge. The 90 years old — a circumstance seething political madhouse where words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. Jvirtually impossible to imag- something awful was very likely THE ine, for those of us alive on Nov. to happen. In proposing this inter- JESUS PARABLE PRAY 22, 1963. When Lee Harvey pretive framework for grappling CATHOLIC ALWAYS JUDGE NEITHER Oswald’s bullets killed the 35th with the seemingly incomprehensi- FEARED GOD RESPECT A WIDOW president of the United States, our ble, Schlesinger and Sorensen fol- KEEPS SAYS WILL NOT GOD memories of him were frozen in a lowed the lead of the mainstream DIFFERENCE CHOSEN ONES TO HIM NIGHT kind of memorial amber. It’s hard media. For both print and electron- GEORGE WEIGEL I TELL YOU JUSTICE SON OF MAN enough to picture 60-year-old JFK ic coverage of Kennedy’s assassi- COMES FIND FAITH ON EARTH as the proprietor of a great news- nation and Oswald’s subsequent wisely or successfully. paper (a post-presidential career he murder had bathed these events in The failure to acknowledge this was considering). It is simply a torrent of introspection about an in a country still jittery over the JUDGMENT impossible to conjure up images of America allegedly fearful of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, and the him at 75, much less 90. He world, fearful of social change and subsequent substitution of the NAFEAREDGODR remains, forever, young, at least in addicted to violence. Camelot myth for the facts, had the memory of those who remem- The Schlesinger/Sorensen inter- consequences that remain with us, ASK I TELLYOUE ber his presidency. pretation was also congenial to Jim Piereson argues. By turning NNE I THERGHFS Do we understand why he died, Jacqueline Kennedy. After Oswald John F. Kennedy — the embodi- though? And does the regnant had been arrested and identified, ment of pragmatic, rationalist, HDEN I GHT JOYK interpretation of the Kennedy Mrs. Kennedy lamented that her results-oriented anticommunist lib- TYPSONOFMANW assassination mask the truth about husband hadn’t even had the satis- eralism — into a mythical figure his presidency, and about his place faction of being killed for civil whose idealism could never be IWSDENNGSJ JL in the spectrum of American politi- rights; his murderer had been a recaptured, Mrs. Kennedy, the AOJALAEEGDUJ “silly little communist,” a fact Mrs. cal opinion? Kennedy biographers, and the FDGLBNASCMSE In a brilliant new book, Kennedy thought had robbed JFK’s mainstream media helped destroy “Camelot and the Cultural death of “any meaning.” So mean- the confidence in progress that had DI IWAFRJOI TS Revolution” (Encounter Books), ing would be created. And thus once characterized the liberalism NWY AR P T YMH I U James Piereson argues that the was born the familiar imagery of of FDR, Truman — and John F. answers to those questions are the Kennedy White House as an Kennedy. Conspiracy theorizing IAGYAIHJEOCS “No” and “Yes.” Some books Arthurian Camelot, a “brief shining migrated from the Bircher fever FRESPECTSTET make us think again about events moment” that must “never be for- swamps of the extreme right and or personalities. Jim Piereson (an got” (as Alan Jay Lerner’s lyrics, began to infect American liberal- © 2007 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com old friend, I happily concede) does from a contemporary Broadway ism. And since the glorious all of that. But he also asks us to musical, memorably put it). Camelot past could never be re- rethink again an entire era, and to Yet the fact remains that Lee captured, American liberalism increase, canonizations are rarer reckon with how its interpretation Harvey Oswald was a convinced became less a matter of substan- events. Even so, Pope Benedict (and misinterpretation) have communist, a former defector to tive change than of style — and LETTER has created 14 new saints in his shaped our own troubled times. the Soviet Union, and a passionate eventually of lifestyle. The net first two and a half years. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Why did John F. Kennedy die? supporter of Fidel Castro. The result was the liberalism we know Although many assume Pope According to the interpretation Kennedy administration was a today — a liberalism for which the Benedict wants to cut back on the advanced by admiring biographers sworn foe of Castro and his Cuban legal recognition of lifestyle liber- she can be venerated locally, number of new saints, he once (and former Kennedy aides) Arthur communist regime. Hatred of tinism is the paramount concern. whereas canonization holds the said that was a misreading of his M. Schlesinger, Jr., and Theodore Kennedy’s Cold War policies was All of which would probably person up as a universal model of remarks as a cardinal. Sorensen, JFK’s assassination was Oswald’s motivation for assassi- have puzzled John F. Kennedy, holiness. The point he wanted to make, the by-product of a culture of vio- nating President Kennedy. Thus had he lived to 90. Beatifications often carry great he said, was that every canoniza- lence that had infected the extreme John F. Kennedy was a casualty of meaning for local churches and tion represents a choice for the American right-wing: thus right- the Cold War — a Cold War, George Weigel is a senior fellow of occasionally generate much wider church, and that “there are many wing paranoia about communism Piereson reminds us, that he prose- the Ethics and Public Policy interest. more saints than those who can and civil rights activism had cuted vigorously, if not always Center in Washington, D.C. While beatifications continue to possibly be canonized.” OCTOBER 21, 2007 SPORTS 21

USF HOSTS EVENT IN LIVING HEALTHIER SERIES The University of Saint Francis will host its next event in the living healthier series, Shed Some Sunlight on Women’s Heart Health, with Sue Chubinski, Cheryl Erickson and Carol Greulich on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in room 115 of the Rolland Center, located on Leesburg Road. Admission is free, and healthy snacks and refreshments will be available. Doors open at 6 p.m. A donation of a nonperishable food item for Community Harvest Food Bank is Sports appreciated. For more information, phone (260) 399-7700 extension 8501. CYO football drops to four after ICCL football tournament first-round of tournament playoffs to begin at Marian

possession for 42 yards and later sarily show it, but our guys were BY ELMER J. DANCH Klusczinski and Spencer BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN went outside for his third score of in a lot of games. They really Harrison snared the touchdown the game. The final St. Vincent responded and played their guts aerials in the loss. FORT WAYNE — With the touchdown came on a 38-yard out,” he concluded. SOUTH BEND — The battle for In the B-team division, St. Catholic Youth Organization pass from Tippmann to Justin In the final game of the day, the postseason Inter-City Anthony blanked Corpus Christi, (CYO) football season coming to Schaffer. Nick German chalked up Holy Cross defeated St. John New Catholic League (ICCL) football 27-0, with Brian Mischler scoring a close, the field has dropped to three successful kicks. Haven 30-0. Semi-final playoff tournament will begin in earnest twice on runs of 47 and 49. Alex four after the first round of tourna- In a high-scoring battle action will take place Sunday, Oct. this weekend at Marian High Ward tossed a touchdown pass to ment play. St. John Fort between the third- and sixth-place 21, at the University of Saint School field. Oliver Page, and Greenan Wayne/Benoit/St. Joseph Hessen seeds, the St. Charles Cardinals Francis on Bishop D’Arcy Field First round pairings will pit Sullivan recovered a fumble in Cassel, St. Vincent, Holy Cross defeated the St. for the four remaining teams first-place season winners St. the end zone for another tally. and St. Charles were all victorious Joseph/Elizabeth/Aloysius/Therese beginning at 1 p.m. Anthony Panthers against the St. Holy Cross romped over the at Bishop Dwenger last weekend. (JAT) Knights, 38-22. Logan Matthew Blazers, who finished in St. Matthew Blazers, 41-6, as St. John, Fort Wayne, remained Dorman did a lot of damage in the Fifth and sixth-grade fourth place. The game is set for Pierre Byrne racked up a spectac- unbeaten for yet another week loss for JAT rushing 140 yards on 5:30 p.m. ular five-touchdown performance after a 34-9 win over St. Jude. 18 carries with one catch on a 60- action The second game at 7 p.m. for Holy Cross, the largest single James Knapke was busy throwing yard “hook and ladder.” will send second place scoring performance of the sea- St. John the Baptist, New Mishawaka Catholic against the two TD passes for the Eagles — “We could not get the play to Haven, won the pair last week son. one to Devon Causey and one to work in practice, but it came off third-place Holy Cross Crusaders. Mishawaka Catholic defeated against the Royal Reds from The last game of the regular J.J. Cooper — and ran for another beautifully in the game. John Queen of Angels/Precious Blood. the Granger Titans, 6-0, on the two scores himself. Channing Castle, our back up quarterback, season saw the St. Matthew strength of Dominic Ravotto’s 1- In the sixth grade game, the Blazers upend the Holy Family Williams scored the final six on a threw to Andrew Yaney who gave Raiders won by a safety, 8-6. yard touchdown. “scoop 6” from the defensive side. it to Logan,” explained Coach Eric Trojans, 20-12. Nathan Hammon bowled into the Jimmy Hardig of the Blazers Sam Stronczek and Brian Nichter Dorman. end zone for the victors while The B-team pairings for each booted a point after try. Yaney also had two scores and unleashed his passing arm for Eathan Hazelet had six points for two touchdowns, one for 67 this weekend: St. Vincent advanced in the Castle completed three passes for the Royal Reds. On Saturday tournament by defeating Queen of 120 yards and three touchdowns yards to Joe Watkins and the morning, Raider scores came from other 40 yards to Matt Gibson. • Corpus Christi Cougars vs. Angels/Precious Blood, 30-7. On for the Knights. Dorman was 3-4 Colton Painter and Adam Oberley. St. Joseph at 1 p.m. their second play from scrimmage, through the uprights. Coach Gibson also added a touchdown Cameron Kahlenbeck had the lone on a 5-yard smash over center. • Granger Titans vs. St. Vincent quarterback Luke Dorman was very pleased with his Royal Red touchdown to make the Mishawaka Catholic at 2:30 p.m. Tippmann hit Evan Feichter for a team’s performance all season Neal Dowling kicked the extra final 12-7. point for the Blazers. • Holy Family Trojans vs. St. 38-yard-touchdown pass to start long despite the adversity they Matthew Blazers at 4 p.m. the Panther offense. Feichter went faced through injuries and close Zach Fozo also passed two off tackle on the Panthers second losses. “Our record doesn’t neces- touchdowns for Holy Family. Pat Eighth Graders and Parents... FALL BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL SHARATHON SCHOLARSHIP PLACEMENT EXAM NOVEMBER 7 - 9 Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Bishop Luers High School 333 East Paulding Road • Fort Wayne • 260-456-1261 Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. - Exam ends at 12:00 noon Cost $10.00 (to cover material) The test is to determine placement for the 2008-2009 school year. A total of $5,000 in scholarships will be awarded. All Eighth Grade Students are invited to test. There will be a Parent to Parent Meeting November 3 in the Library from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Catholic Radio A re-test for students unable to attend the first exam AM 1450 will take place Saturday, December 8, 2007. Listen on the web @ redeemerradio.com To contact us or to provide financial support: redeemerradio.com Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Exam ends at 12:00 noon or Redeemer Radio, PO Box 5636, Fort Wayne, IN 46895 260-436-9598 22 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 21, 2007 Svarczkopf honored as Coach of the Week by the Colts

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN Week. The hat will be Svarczkopf’s Throughout his high school blow a knee and be done, but no friend, Andy Goodman, says ticket onto the field during half- years and into his record setting one can ever take away your Svarczkopf is one of the hardest time of a Dec. 2 match up between two-sport career with Illinois State, degree,” he emphasized. working men with whom he has FORT WAYNE — A great man the Colts and Jacksonville for spe- Prior stressed that as an athlete Coach Svarczkopf took a ever been associated. “Chris lives honored by a great program, cial recognition. “you have to be ready to succeed,” moment at the microphone to rec- and breathes football. But more That’s what took place Friday, Svarczkopf said he is very excit- even in the face of adversity. ognize his wife of 27 years, Jane. than that, he is a man of integrity. Oct. 12, at Bishop Dwenger’s ed at the prospect of attending his On many occasions during his The Svarczkopf’s have six children. His word is as good as gold, and Student Activity Center. Former second Colts game ever against a football career, Prior said he could The oldest four are married or away the kids feed off that. I think the Indianapolis Colts player Mike great defensive opponent. have given up, quit. As a junior in at college, which leaves just Chris world of him.” Prior was on hand to present “The only other game I’ve been high school, he saw very little play- and Jane at home with the youngest Coming off two huge wins Bishop Dwenger head football to I sat way up,” the coach said. ing time, and many times during two boys — both of whom play for against Snider and Bishop Luers, coach, Chris Svarczkopf, with a Svarczkopf will also be privi- his NFL career he was tempted to their dad on Friday nights. the 9-0 Saints’ leader explains, “I Coach of the Week Award. leged to spend time with Colts “hang it up.” But the “three D’s” — “You can imagine what time we am very blessed. I’m the same guy During the assembly with Coach Tony Dungy in a practice desire, dedication and discipline — sit down to the supper table at I have been all these years. But this Svarczkopf and his No. 1 ranked setting. “I hear he is great with high proved worthwhile for him. night, and you can imagine what year is different because of the Class 4-A Saints, Colts Youth school coaches,” said Svarczkopf. Prior also encouraged players to the conversation is about,” joked quality and commitment of our Commissioner Prior gifted Prior told the team his life story put their education above all else Svarczkopf. players. This award is theirs.” Svarczkopf with a Colts hat starting around fifth grade when he and excel at both the high school A coworker on the Bishop embroidered with Coach of the played in a Chicago CYO league. and college levels. “You could Dwenger sidelines and longtime

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Oct. 28-30 at 6:30 p.m. On St.Charles Borromeo work through deep feelings of Store hours are Monday-Friday 9 Mishawaka Dorothy Zachek- Sunday, Oct. 28, Father Steve grief, anger, depression and loss. a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 George L.Bero, 83, Velma R.Snyder, 100, Gaylor, 89, St.Jude Gibson, CSC, will lead us in Registrations are needed by Nov. a.m. to 4 p.m. Sacred Heart St.Monica “Finding Peace and Being 3. Call Rachel at (574) 271-1699 Peacemakers in Our Personal or e-mail [email protected]. Lives.” The evening will end Chicken dinner supports eighth graders Fort Wayne — St. John the served at St. Jude Parish hall on show and bake sale Saturday, with the sacrament of reconcilia- Thursday, Oct. 25, from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 tion. On Monday, Oct. 29, an FUNDRAISERS Baptist eighth-grade class will Turkey bingo offer Nelson’s chicken dinners Shopping and wine tasting from p.m. in the gym. evening of music and prayer will 5-9 p.m. Adults $7, children (4- focus on “Finding Peace and Fort Wayne — Turkey Bingo for $7 on Saturday, Oct. 27, from will be held Sunday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wal-mart 12) $5. Sponsored by Sigma Holiday bazaar Being Peacemakers in Our Faith Alpha Chi Sorority. Proceeds Bristol — St. Mary Church, 411 Community.” On Tuesday, Oct. from 1-3 p.m. at St. Elizabeth at Southtown. Tickets may be Ann Seton Campus on Aboite purchased in advance after benefit local charities. W. Vistula, will have a holiday 30, Mass will be celebrated as bazaar Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 the focus is “Finding Peace and Center Road. Prizes include a Masses or from an eighth grader. Thanksgiving turkey, raffle CRAFT BAZAARS a.m. to 2 p.m. Holiday items, Being Peacemakers in the bake sale, needlework, handcraft- World.” Babysitting and trans- prizes and cash. If you have Broasted fish dinner Holiday craft bazaar something you would like to Fort Wayne — St. Joseph Hessen South Bend — St. Anthony de ed items, plants, hidden treasures portation are available by calling and lunch offered. (260) 744-4393 for information. donate, contact Jennie Klinger at Cassel will have a drive-through Padua will have a holiday craft (260) 625-5056. fish dinner Friday, Nov. 2, from bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school Luncheon and card party planned Day of reflection 4-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $7. auditorium. Lunch will be avail- Fort Wayne — A luncheon and Mishawaka — A day of reflec- Wreaths and greenery orders support Proceeds benefit the St. Joseph able. card party for the Queen of tion will be held at St. Francis cathedral youth group food bank. Angels 50+ club will be Friday, Convent (across from Marian Fort Wayne — Cathedral of the Oct. 26, from noon to 4 p.m. in High School) on Wednesday, Immaculate Conception’s youth Spaghetti dinner planned Craft show, candy and bake sale the activity center. Men and Oct. 31, from 9:30 a.m. until group, Angels, Inc., will take South Bend — Corpus Christi Fort Wayne — Most Precious women are welcome. Tickets $8. 2:30 p.m. The theme is “I Will Christmas wreath and greenery Church and School will have a Blood Parish will have a craft Make Me a World.” Please bring orders at all Masses Oct. 20-21 spaghetti dinner Thursday, Oct. your Bible. The cost of the day is and 27-28. Ordered tems will be 18, from 4:30-7 p.m. at 2801 $15 and includes lunch. Register available in the Cathedral Center Corpus Christi Dr. Adults: $8, by Friday, Oct. 26, by calling Nov. 21, or following Masses Nov. children (5-12 years) $3 and chil- Sister Barbara Anne Hallman at 25. Proceeds will help send stu- dren under 5 free. Tickets avail- Hahn FUNERAL HOMES (574) 259-5427. dents to the National Catholic able at the Corpus Christi recto- Youth Conference. For information ry, Corpus Christi School office 505 W. 8th STREET MISHAWAKA, IN 46544 Rosary for life planned contact Nan at (260) 456-0224. or at the door. MEANINGFUL APPROPRIATE AFFORDABLE South Bend — The diocesan Office of Family Life will pray a Holiday bazaar supports adult choir Fish and tenderloin fry FUNERAL SERVICES rosary for life on Sunday, Oct. Mishawaka — The St. Joseph Bluffton — St. Joseph Church 21, at 2 p.m. at the Women’s Church holiday bazaar will be will have a fish and tenderloin Care Center garden on Ironwood Saturday, Oct. 27, from 8 a.m. to dinner on Friday, Oct. 19, from “A FAMILY SERVING FAMILIES” Circle. Music and meditations 2 p.m. Over 82 craft and house- 4-7 p.m. Tickets will be $8 for will accompany the rosary, and hold item tables, raffles and adults, $5.50 for children (6-12), free pro-life balloons, bumper baked goods will be offered. and children under 5 free. Eat in C. Ronald Hahn R. Patrick Hahn Richard L. Hahn stickers, and literature will be Bring canned or boxed food or carry out. available. A collection will be items and receive one free entry taken to benefit the work of the to the mini raffle for each item Pasta, shopping and wine tasting expo Women’s Care Center. donated. Fort Wayne — Dinner will be

Catholic infertility support group and Office of Family Life bring speaker Catholic Cemetery Christmas Wreaths for sale South Bend — Marilyn Shannon, author of “Fertility, Cycles and Order one of two different beautiful 20” ARTIFICIAL Nutrition,” will speak on nutri- wreaths set on a 30” green wire easel to be placed on your All Souls Day Mass tional approaches to overcoming infertility on Thursday, Oct. 25, Loved One’s grave (cannot be placed inside the In the Resurrection at 7 p.m. at the St. Matthew mausoleums) at the Catholic Cemetery of Fort Wayne. You Cathedral Center (the former have a choice between Wreath “A”, which is beautifully convent just south of the church). Mausoleum Chapel The talk is free and open to the decorated with natural pine cones and holly, accented with clusters of the public. of red berries and a red velveteen bow; and Wreath “B”, which is a Catholic Cemetery Adult education offered lightly white flocked wreath nestled with pine cones and is accented Fort Wayne — St. Jude Parish with a large, bright red velveteen bow. of Fort Wayne will offer a presentation on the The Cemetery will install the wreath the week of December 1 and sacraments of healing — recon- ciliation and anointing of the sick remove it after February 20, all for only $33.02 plus $1.98 tax = 3500 Lake Avenue — on Monday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. $35.00 each. Send a $35.00 check payable to the Catholic Cemetery, Friday, November 2 • Noon in the parish hall. Father Tom Shoemaker will provide new 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-5572, with the name of v insights using the new U.S. the deceased, year of death, and your name, address and telephone The Reverend David Carkenord Catholic Catechism for Adults. number. Please indicate your wreath option and order by Celebrant Beginning Experience weekend planned November 9, 2007. If you have any questions, please call the Donaldson — A retreat for wid- Catholic Cemetery Office at 260-426-2044. Supplies are limited. owed, divorced and separated 24 TODAY’ S CATHOLIC OCTOBER 21, 2007 Hundreds gather for Mass at shrine honoring St. Mother Guerin

or of the congregation, called it “a Theodore’s canonization Mass BY MARY ANN WYAND joy and a privilege” to celebrate Oct. 15, 2006. St. Mother Theodore’s feast day Fleschner and the nun prayed ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS “in this place, the site of her together during his struggle with (CNS) — Billboards that feature arrival, of her home, the center of cancer, and she took Communion St. Mother Theodore Guérin’s her ministerial outreach and her to him until the day before he image and proclaim “Caution! final resting place.” died. He was 55 years old. Saint at work” and “A saint “In a short time, we will have a Sister Marie Kevin downplays walked here” greet travelers on 6-foot bronze statue of St. Mother her own difficult cancer journey. Interstate 70 near Terre Haute. Theodore that will stand right out- “I don’t think it was exactly a mir- The signs invite people to turn side the church,” Sister Denise acle, but I got well,” she told The on Exit 3 at West Terre Haute and explained, adding that it was a gift Criterion, the newspaper of the visit the Sisters of Providence from Terre Haute resident Larry Indianapolis Archdiocese. motherhouse at St. Mary-of-the- Fleschner, who died Sept. 30. She said people tell her that Woods, home of the National Fleschner, who had cancer, they “feel drawn” to St. Mother Shrine of Our Lady of Providence became friends with Providence Theodore when they see her pic- and the new National Shrine of St. Sister Marie Kevin Tighe, the pro- ture, and Fleschner also talked Mother Theodore Guérin. moter of the saint’s cause and a about how he felt close to her. The sisters and several hundred cancer survivor, and Teresa Clark, Father Rick Ginther, pastor of pilgrims celebrated her feast day the artist who created the official St. Patrick and St. Margaret Mary Oct. 3 during an emotional Mass sculpture of the saint, which has parishes, both in Terre Haute, said at the Church of the Immaculate been reproduced as statues. He in a telephone interview that Conception at the motherhouse. met them during Rite of Christian Fleschner joined the church after The celebrant of the Mass, Initiation of Adults classes two CNS PHOTO/MARY ANN WYAND, THE CRITERION his brother, Steve, and a nephew, Father Daniel Hopcus, a retired years ago. Sister Marie Ellen Sullivan, a retired member of the Sisters of Providence Paul, became Catholic. priest from the Diocese of Orange, During that time, Sister Denise of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, and Teresa Clark of Terre Haute, venerate the “Sister Marie Kevin spoke one Calif., who is the congregation’s said, he came to love St. Mother evening about suffering, ... specif- remains of St. Mother Theodore Guérin after Mass Oct. 3. The saint’s chaplain, thanked God for the life Theodore. ically about her survival of can- of St. Mother Theodore, her “As Larry moved through the feast day was celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in cer,” Father Ginther said. “They prophetic witness to the Gospel, different stages of a very devastat- St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Clark is the artist who created the official sculp- became very good friends. ... He and her faithful pursuit of love, ing cancer, he took great comfort ture of the U.S. saint who was canonized last year. was a very spiritual man. He mercy and justice for God’s peo- in Mother Theodore,” Sister found comfort in Roman ple. Denise said. “He had a statue of Catholicism ... and Mother Later this year, pilgrims who her signed by Teresa Clark placed Sister Denise said, because he that he felt St. Mother Theodore’s Theodore’s belief in God’s provi- venerate the saint’s remains in the in his room where he could see it, wanted the Sisters of Providence love and gained strength from her dence. church also will have an opportu- and he told me that ... he had many and people who visit the mother- deep reliance on God’s providence “From what I understand from nity to sit outside on benches conversations with her, and that house “to have a place to be with in the midst of his suffering. his family, even as he approached beside a new statue of the 19th- she had become a living and hope- her so that they could breathe in After the Mass, Sister Marie death,” the priest added, “it was- century, French-born foundress of ful presence in his life.” her strength and her comfort as he Kevin said Fleschner joined the n’t, ‘Why me?’ It was, ‘All right. the Sisters of Providence. Fleschner decided to donate had done ... and enjoy the beauty church last year at Easter at St. God provides, and God will take During the liturgy, Sister money for the statue and benches of the place she called home.” Patrick Church in Terre Haute and care of me even into death and Denise Wilkinson, general superi- for an outdoor reflection area, Sister Denise said she believes traveled to Rome for St. Mother into new life.’”

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