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Lent begins Feb. 22 Now is a very acceptable time Pages 3, 10-13 TTODAYODAY’’SS CCATHOLICATHOLIC HHS mandate updates Pope greets Bishop Rhoades during Take action Page 2 ‘ad limina’ visit to the Vatican HHS reaction Pages 6-7

Rite of Election, Call to Continuing Conversion To be celebrated in cathedrals Page 3

Stories of practical holiness Interfaith conference at Notre Dame Page 4

CNS PHOTO /L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO Pope Benedict XVI greets Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, during a Feb. 9 meeting Thank you for with U.S. bishops on their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican. Bishops from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin were making your generosity their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on the status of their dioceses. For more see page 20. Today’s Catholic offering envelope inserted this week Lent is time to help others SERRANS PRESENT CHALICE spiritually, materially, pope says TO FOSTER VOCATIONS

BY MARY SHOVLAIN by Cardinal Robert Sarah, president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, the office which handles the pope’s charitable giving, along VATICAN CITY (CNS) — In his Lenten with Msgr. Segundo Tejado Munoz, the coun- message, Pope Benedict XVI called on the cil’s undersecretary. faithful to be concerned for one another and The cardinal highlighted the pope’s call “not to remain isolated and indifferent” to for “fraternal correction” and the Church’s the fate others. prophetic mission in denouncing situations of Materialism and a sense of self-sufficiency injustice and poverty in the world. are obstacles to a Christian life of charity, the To overcome such injustices, one must get pope said. to the moral roots of such situations, he said. SUSAN VALES Instead of looking first to God and then to Corruption, accumulation of wealth, violence, the well-being of others, people often have an and living off the work of others without con- Dick Wasoski presents the chalice spon- attitude of “indifference and disinterest born tributing are all cancers that weaken a society sored by the Serra Club of South Bend to of selfishness and masked as a respect for from within, the cardinal said. ‘privacy.’” But, he said, the true root of the world’s Mary Ann Bachman, center, principal of St. He said that God’s commandment to love injustices stems from ignoring or denying Adalbert School in South Bend and Sister “demands that we acknowledge our respon- God’s existence. By not acknowledging there sibility toward those who, like ourselves, are is a creator and Lord who is greater than man, Mary Catherine Ryzewicz, left. The chalice creatures and children of God.” society degenerates into a “conflictual individ- The annual Lenten message was presented reminds the schoolchildren to pray for voca- during a Vatican news conference Feb. 7 LENT, PAGE 2 tions to the priesthood and religious life. 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 19, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on conscience rights

EDITOR: Tim Johnson Conscience rights, religious liberty of Conscience Act (H.R. 1179, S. 1467) and When: help enact it into law. The Obama administra- NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad violated by sweeping HHS tion’s decision to require even religious insti- Now is the time to build cosponsors. contraceptive mandate tutions to provide coverage of sterilization Please act today! Thanks! Editorial Department and contraceptives, including drugs that can For more background information, go to PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan WASHINGTON — The following letter cause an abortion, makes passage of this mea- www.usccb.org/conscience. FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, was inserted in many parish bulletins across sure especially urgent. Please ensure that the the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, rights of conscience of all participants in our the nation. The U.S. Bishops are urging the nation’s health care system are respected.” Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, faithful to contact their U.S. congressmen and Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister senators to support legislation that would pro- Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski, tect conscience rights. The letter follows: The following is a list of U.S. representatives that serve the people Vince LaBarbera and Deb Wagner On Jan. 20, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reaffirmed a rule within the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and the U.S. senators: that virtually all private health care plans must Business Department cover sterilization, abortifacients and contra- nd BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride ception. Congressman Joe Donnelly, 2 District of Indiana AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber The exemption provided for “religious 1530 Longworth House Office Building employers” is so narrow that it fails to cover Washington, DC 20515 BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol Phone: (202) 225-3915 [email protected] the vast majority of faith-based organizations, including Catholic hospitals, universities and Fax: (202) 225-6798 Advertising Sales service organizations that help millions every rd year. Ironically, not even Jesus and His dis- Congressman Marlin Stutzman, 3 District of Indiana Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) ciples would have qualified, because of their 1728 Longworth HOB (260) 456-2824 commitment to serve others. Washington, D.C. 20515 Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) To correct this threat to religious liberty Phone: (202) 225-4436 (574) 234-0687 and conscience rights, the Respect for Rights Fax: (202) 226-9870 Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org of Conscience Act has been introduced in th Congress (H.R. 1179, S. 1467). This measure Congressman Dan Burton, 5 District of Indiana will ensure that those who participate in the 2308 Rayburn House Office Building Published weekly except the fourth Washington, D.C. 20515-0001 Sunday in June, second and fourth health care system “retain the right to provide, purchase, or enroll in health coverage that Phone: (202) 225-2276 weeks in July and August, the first Fax: (202) 225-0016 week of September and last week is consistent with their religious beliefs and in December by the Diocese of Fort moral convictions.” It is more important than th Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun ever that members of Congress be urged to Congressman Mike Pence, 6 District of Indiana St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. co-sponsor this measure — or thanked if they 100 Cannon HOB Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, are already co-sponsoring the bill. For the Washington, DC 20515 IN, and additional mailing office. list of current co-sponsors, please check H.R. (202) 225-3021 office 1179 and S. 1467 at: thomas.loc.gov. (202) 225-3382 fax POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Action: Senator Richard Lugar Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: Contact your U.S. Representative by 306 Hart Senate Office Building [email protected]. e-mail, phone, or FAX letter: Washington, D.C. 20510-1401 • Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at: Phone: (202) 224-4814 MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort (202) 224-3121, or call your members’ local Fax: (202) 228-0360 fax Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) offices. 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. • Send your email to congress through Senator Dan Coats BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, www.usccb.org/conscience. United States Senate Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (574) • Additional contact info can be found on 493 Russell Office Bldg 234-0687. Fax (574) 830-1042. members’ web sites at: www.house.gov and Washington, D.C. 20510 www.senate.gov. Phone: (202) 224-5623 News deadline is the Monday morning Fax: (202) 228-1820 before publication date. Advertising Message: deadline is nine days before publica- tion date. “Please co-sponsor the Respect for Rights

Today’s Catholic may be reached at : as “whatever gives, protects and promotes life, in the name of personal freedom,” which then Today’s Catholic, brotherhood and communion.” makes people blind to physical suffering and the P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN LENT The pope warned against what he called “spiri- spiritual and moral demands of life. 46856-1169; or email: tual anesthesia,” which numbs people to the suffer- However, God wants Christians to help and [email protected] CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing of others. Only a “humbleness of heart and the encourage each other to strive for the truth, for good ISSN 0891-1533 personal experience of suffering can awaken within and holy lives, he said. USPS 403630 us a sense of compassion and empathy,” he said. Fraternal correction must never be motivated by ualism” and a struggle of one person against The suffering of others is not only physical a spirit of accusation or recrimination, but instead be another, Cardinal Sarah said. or material, he said, but it is also spiritual, and he both loving and admonishing, as God is with His The theme of the 2012 Lenten message was encouraged Christians to remember their “spiritual children, he added. taken from St. Paul’s Letter to the Hebrews: “Let responsibility” toward their neighbor. He called for “Both our sins and our acts of love have a social us be concerned for each other, to stir a response in a renewal of a forgotten aspect of the Christian life, dimension,” which is why the Church asks forgive- love and good works.” that is, “fraternal correction.” ness for the sins of its members and at the same The pope outlined his message with three points Fraternal correction, he said, is a kind of Christian time rejoices in examples of virtue and charity in the taken from St. Paul’s letter: “concern for others, charity that speaks out against people indulging in Church, he said. reciprocity and personal holiness.” sin. The pope said time is precious and people Concern for others, the pope said, means want- “We must not remain silent before evil,” he said. must not become lukewarm about performing good ing what is good physically, morally and spiritually Often, “out of human regard or purely personal works and using their God-given spiritual and mate- for one’s neighbor. But he noted that contemporary convenience,” Christians fail to warn others against rial riches for the benefit of others. culture “seems to have lost the sense of good and ways of thinking and behaving that are contrary to In a world “which demands of Christians a evil.” the truth. renewed witness of love and fidelity to the Lord, “There is a real need to reaffirm that good does The reluctance to confront others in the name of may all of us feel the urgent need to anticipate one exist and will prevail,” the pope said, defining good truth, he said, stems from a world view dominated another in charity, service and good works,” he by individualism, which “accepts any moral choice said. February 19, 2012 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3 Government has no authority to Public Schedule of redefine marriage, say Catholic leaders biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS

BY MARK PATTISON

• Tuesday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. — Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Archbishop Noll Center archbishops of Los Angeles and • Wednesday, Feb. 22, 12:05 p.m. — Ash Wednesday Mass, New York criticized a federal Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne appellate court decision Feb. 7 that • Thursday, Feb. 23, 1 p.m. — Meeting of the Diocesan ruled unconstitutional California’s Finance Council, Warsaw Proposition 8, a 2008 voter-approved • Thursday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. — Talk at “Date Night,” St. initiative that forbade same-sex mar- Pius X Parish, Granger riage in the state. • Friday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. — Mass at Diocesan Education “The government has no compe- Conference, Bishop Luers High School, Fort Wayne tence and no authority to ‘redefine’ • Saturday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. — Closing Mass at Rekindle the marriage or ‘expand’ its definition to Fire Conference, Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and include other kinds of relationships,” Exhibition Center, Fort Wayne said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles in a Feb. 7 statement. “To do that is to say that marriage no CNS PHOTO/BECK DIEFENBACH, REUTERS longer exists. And this would have Advocates of same-sex marriage cheer during a rally outside the 9th grave consequences for children and Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco Feb. 7 moments before hearing for the common good of our soci- the court’s decision on Proposition 8. By a 2-1 vote, a three-judge panel ety.” struck down the California ban on same-sex marriage, saying that it “Our government has a vital inter- violates the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees est in promoting marriage for two citizens due process and equal protection under the law. reasons,” Archbishop Gomez said. “First, because marriage is the foun- Fasting and abstinence dation of society. Second, because Cordileone added in a Feb. 7 state- California affirming that marriage government has a duty to promote ment. unites a woman and a man and any during Lent the well-being of children, who have “But in California, as in every children from their union,” he said in the right to be born and raised in a other state where marriage has been a Feb. 7 statement. “However, given bstinence from eating meat is obligatory for all Catholics family with both their mother and put to a vote, the people justly upheld the issues involved and the nature of 14 years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good their father.” the truth of marriage. How tragic for the legal process, it’s always been Friday, and all Fridays during Lent. He added, “This debate over mar- California, for the nation, and espe- clear that this case would very likely AFasting is obligatory for all Catholics from ages 18 to 59 on riage is not about equality or about cially for children, that this correctly be decided by the U.S. Supreme Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. The law of the fast means that the needs of individuals. It is much informed judgment has now been set Court. Marriage between one man only one full meal may be eaten. Two smaller meals are permit- bigger than that. It is about the nature aside.” and one woman has been — and ted, but they should not equal one full meal. of the human person and the nature The 9th Circuit’s decision is “the always will be — the most basic The fourth precept of the Church states: “You shall observe of society.” latest action in an ongoing attempt building block of the family and the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church.” Cardinal-designate Timothy M. to redefine marriage,” said Cardinal of our society,” Bishop Wilkerson According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this precept Dolan of New York called the 2-1 Donald W. Wuerl of Washington. added. “ensures the times of ascesis and penance, which prepare us for decision by a three-judge panel of the “What cannot be changed is the “In the end, through sound legal the liturgical feasts and help us acquire mastery over our instincts U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals “a truth: Marriage is the sacred institu- reasoning, we believe the court will and freedom of heart.” grave injustice, ignoring the reality tion that unites a man and a woman see this as well and uphold the will of that marriage is the union of one man with each other and with the children the voters as expressed in Proposition and one woman” in a Feb. 7 state- born of their union. It is not the mere 8. We continue to pray for that posi- ment. public recognition of a committed tive outcome.” Rite of Election, Call to “The Constitution of the United relationship for the sole benefit of Supporters of the court’s deci- States most assuredly does not for- two adults,” Cardinal Wuerl said in sion included Suzanne Bennett bid the protection of the perennial a Feb. 7 statement. “While today’s Johnson, president of the American Continuing Conversion to be meaning of marriage, one of the cor- action is disappointing, it will not be Psychological Association. nerstones of society,” said Cardinal- the final word on this issue.” “Research shows that marriage designate Dolan, who is president “The proponents of same-sex provides important health and well- celebrated in cathedrals of the U.S. Conference of Catholic marriage do an outstanding job of ness benefits and that same-sex Bishops. “The people of California creating the illusion of momentum couples are similar to heterosexual he Rite of Election of the liturgy, each catechumen and deserve better. Our nation deserves and support for their cause,” said couples in essential ways including Catechumens and the Call candidate, as well as his or her better. Marriage deserves better.” Derek McCoy, executive director of the fact that they are just as likely as to Continuing Conversion godparent or sponsor, will be pre- The majority opinion said the Maryland Marriage Alliance, in a opposite-sex couples to raise men- Tof Candidates will be celebrated sented for recognition to Bishop Proposition 8 violates the 14th Feb. 8 statement. tally healthy, well-adjusted children,” in the cathedrals of the Diocese Kevin C. Rhoades, ordinary of Amendment to the Constitution, “However, in reality they are she said in a Feb. 7 statement. “There of Fort Wayne-South Bend on the the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South which guarantees citizens due pro- steadily losing support among is no scientific basis for denying mar- first and second Sundays of Lent. Bend. All together, around 600 cess and equal protection under the Americans. Every single time the riage equality to same-sex couples.” These rites will take place in catechumens and candidates — law. It said the state, which had given issue of same-sex marriage has come The 154,000-member association the Cathedral of the Immaculate along with their godparents, spon- homosexual couples the right to to a vote by the people, it has failed. said it has been a strong advocate for Conception in downtown Fort sors, families and guests — are marry, could not revoke that right. In 31 states, Americans have rejected full equal rights for gays for 35 years, Wayne on Feb. 26, the First expected to attend the liturgies. ProtectMarriage, which put the attempts to redefine the one institu- based on social science research on Sunday of Lent, at 2 p.m., and Prior to the attending the cer- initiative on the ballot and fought tion that is fundamental to the contin- sexual orientation. in St. Matthew Cathedral, South emony, many of the catechumens in court to uphold it, can appeal the ued existence of every society.” The decision “affirms basic Bend, on March 4, the Second and candidates will take part in decision, either to the full 9th Circuit Proposition 8 passed with 52 per- American values and helps tear down Sunday of Lent, also at 2 p.m. an optional rite at their respec- or directly to the U.S. Supreme cent of the vote, although backers of a discriminatory barrier to marriage Catechumens are those unbap- tive parishes, whereby they are Court. In the meantime, the appeals same-sex marriage in California are that benefits no one while making tized people who will be entering official sent to forth to meet the panel said no same-sex marriages can gathering signatures for a new ballot it harder for people to take care of the Catholic Church by receiving bishop. The catechumens inscribe be performed. measure that would explicitly over- their loved ones,” said a Feb. 7 state- the sacraments of initiation — their names within the “Book of “Our society does not operate turn Proposition 8. ment by Evan Wolfson, founder Baptism, Confirmation and the the Elect,” which will be pre- in an amoral or valueless vacuum,” Auxiliary Bishop Gerald and president of Freedom to Marry, Holy Eucharist — at the Easter sented for Bishop Rhoades to said Bishop Salvatore J. Cordileone E. Wilkerson of Los Angeles, which advocates legalized same-sex Vigil on the night of April 7. sign during the Rite of Election, of Oakland, Calif., chairman of the president of the California Catholic marriage. Candidates are those who are in an event referred to as the U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee for the Conference, expressed disappoint- The court, he added, “rightly already baptized and are now pre- Enrollment of Names. After par- Promotion and Defense of Marriage. ment in the ruling but also confi- held that a state simply may not take paring to complete their initiation ticipating in the Rite of Election, “To flourish, it must be infused dence that it would be reversed. a group of people and shove them or enter into full communion with the catechumens will be referred with moral direction that is grounded “We are disappointed by the outside the law, least of all when it the Catholic Church. to as the “elect,” because they in the truth. Of course, the true ruling today by a panel of the comes to something as important as The catechumens and can- will have been officially declared meaning of marriage, like the gift of 9th Circuit that would invalidate the commitment and security of mar- didates come from parishes ready to receive the Easter sacra- human life, is ultimately not subject the action taken by the people of riage.” throughout the diocese. During ments this year. to a vote or court ruling,” Bishop 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 19, 2012 Stories of holiness shared by religious leaders at ND conference

BY ANN CAREY across such religious and cultural boundaries may open a path to interfaith understanding and help NOTRE DAME — A Buddhist eliminate stereotypes. monk, a Sikh faith leader, an The invited speakers visited Arab Catholic layman, an Israeli Notre Dame theology classes Jewish woman and a Trappist during the mornings of the con- monk were among the speakers at ference, and individual speakers an interfaith conference on holi- presented in the afternoons and ness at the University of Notre evenings. Dame Feb. 5-8. Buddhist Dharma Master Hsin The conference, entitled Tao of Taiwan spoke about dedi- “Stories of Practical Holiness,” cating his life to following the was convened by Notre Dame’s spiritual example of the Buddhist Institute on Church (ICL) to pres- deity, Bodhisattva Kuanyin ent concrete examples of holiness (known in English as the Goddess from diverse faith traditions. of Mercy). He became a monk, The objective of the conference and after many years of solitary was to deepen inter-religious ascetic practice, established a cul- understanding by demonstrating tural foundation and a monastery. how the faith of various religious He also founded the Museum traditions motivates acts of love, of World Religions in Taiwan compassion, forgiveness and rec- in 2001 and in 2002 established onciliation. the Global Family for Love and John C. Cavadini, McGrath- Peace. Cavadini director of the ICL, Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh told the opening session that the Ahluwalia is a Sikh faith leader word “holiness” in the conference who is chairman of the religious title was being used in “a rough charitable organization Guru and ready way,” not to canonize Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha in someone in the Catholic sense. Birmingham, England. The orga- Rather, he said, the term was nization was founded on the prin- BRIAN SHAPPELL being used in an experimental ciple of selfless service to human- Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia, a Sikh faith leader, left, greets Dharma Master Hsin Tao, a Buddhist way to indicate a certain kind ity and has branches in India and monk. of objective or public pursuit of Africa. An engineer by training, goodness achieved by a person out of motivation from, and fidel- way for the settlement of Jews Veilleux is abbot of Scourmont ity to, his or her own religion. in the new Jewish state. One of Abbey in Belgium. He told the The term “practical,” he con- those displaced families was the story of the seven Trappist monks tinued, did not mean that holiness Al-Khayri family, and their home at Tibhirine, Algeria, who were must have a practical application, was given to the Jewish family kidnapped and killed by Islamic but rather that it has religious of Landau, who immigrated from terrorists in 1996. In spite of the inspiration and character that can Bulgaria. fact that other Christians had carry “a transformative” implica- After Landau reached adult- been killed by Islamic terror- tion for society or culture and hood and had inherited the house, ists, the monks decided to stay promote peace. she realized the injustice of taking in Tibhirine because it was their “Holiness often by its very homes away from Arab families. home, and they had developed nature — and not as a practical She wanted to make amends, so such a warm relationship with application — strives for social or she contacted the Al-Khayri fam- the local Algerian Muslims and cultural renewal and inspires the ily and asked what would be the had started an effective Christian- desire to strive for such renewal best use of the house. The family Muslim dialogue. in others,” Cavadini explained. asked for a pre-school for Arab Father Veilleux praised the The practical dimension of children, since there was none monks as models of holiness holiness provides a beginning in Ramle. The nursery school is because of their fidelity to their point for inter-religious under- thriving, and Open House has monastic vocation and because standing, Cavadini continued, added peace-building programs they felt they could not leave a because everyone understands a for Christian and Arab teenagers population that was suffering. community of love, forgiveness, and adults. For these Christians to stay was the pursuit of justice and heroic Also speaking about Open “affirming” to Algerians who stands or inspiring zeal. And to House was Yehezkel Landau, the wanted to be different from those see how this is connected to reli- former husband of Dalia Landau. who were perpetrating violence, gious practice and fidelity helps He is a dual citizen of the United he said. A film based on this one to understand different reli- States and Israel and a co-founder story, entitled “Of Gods and gions in a new way. of Open House. A faculty asso- Men,” was shown twice during The presentation of stories ciate at Hartford Seminary in the conference. about holiness is not a theoreti- Connecticut, he remains involved The conference was co-spon- cal exposition of religious ideals in Open house through his work sored by Notre Dame’s Center for or doctrines, Cavadini said, but Yehezkel Landau, a Jewish expert in Jewish-Arab relations and a co- with the Friends of Open House Social Concerns and the office of rather the stories about putting founder of Open House, visits with Bhai Sahib Mohinder Singh Ahluwalia, network. He translated for Multicultural Student Programs and faith into action provide valu- a Sikh faith leader. Al-Kalak, who spoke in Arabic. Services, with the support of the able insights at a time when Trappist Father Armand Fetzer Institute in Kalamazoo, Mich. it is thought that boundaries Rasoulipour, visiting associate between cultures and religions he has provided assistance in professor of theology at Notre are impossible to cross and that a developing countries and partici- Dame. multicultural world is hopelessly pates in numerous international Dalia Landau, an Israeli Jew, fragmented. inter-religious organizations. and Khader Al-Kalak, an Israeli Pope John Paul II, in his Abdolrahim Gavahi of Tehran, Catholic with Palestinian roots, encyclical “Veritatis Splendor” Iran, was scheduled to speak spoke about Open House in (“The Splendor of Truth”), about Ismael Dulabi, a contem- Ramle, Israel. The project, which reminded Catholics that porary Muslim religious healer. they co-direct, is a peace-building Christians are not alone in their However, Gavahi, who is presi- program based in the family ability to bear heroic witness dent of World Religions Research house of Bashir Al-Khayri, a to the good in human nature, Center, was unable to obtain a Palestinian Muslim. Al-Kalak, Cavadini said. He explained that visa to travel to the United States. told the story of how his family the pope may have been say- His presentation was given by and other Arabs were forced out ing that the admiration we feel video and narrated by Rasoul of their homes in 1948 to make February 19, 2012 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Lifetime ban on Food Stamps for reformed drug offenders being reconsidered

INDIANAPOLIS — Kanda and chance of committing a crime to her husband were both employed support a drug habit,” said Ashe. and working hard to save money INDIANA “The federal government Get Connected: before their son’s birth. When allows people living in drug the recession hit, both Kanda CATHOLIC treatment programs to use their Join the Indiana and her husband unexpectedly food stamps to pay for meals Catholic Action found themselves unemployed. furnished by the organization,” Pregnant, with no income or CONFERENCE said Ashe. “This would include Network — I-CAN food, Kanda applied for food the Salvation Army Adult electronically at the stamps, but was denied. The BY BRIGID CURTIS AYER Rehabilitation Centers in South reason — she had a previous Bend, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne ICC web page. In drug-related conviction on her and Gary, and shelters like the addition to the I-CAN record that bans her for life from posal. in recovery and have reformed YWCA of North Central Indiana receiving food stamps. According to Ashe, the drug their lives. and Center for the Homeless. Update, information Kanda’s story is not uncom- felon ban was introduced with Ashe said that an adult with People in Indiana convicted of a regarding the bills mon, said Cheryl Ashe, founder the Welfare Reform Act as an no income receives about $200 drug offense are currently ineli- of Information Referral and opt-in proposal for states. It gave a month in food stamps for a gible for a food stamp card.” and the legislative Ex-Offender Services, a ministry states the choice to make former total of $2,400 in food stamps a “Allowing the clients to pay at St. Augustine Church in South drug offenders ineligible for year. According to the Indiana for meals using food stamps process through the Bend, who helps ex-offenders Federal Supplemental Nutrition Department of Corrections helps the organizations lower ICC Legislative Action successfully transition back into Assistance Program (SNAP) Web site, as of July 1, it costs their food cost,” said Ashe. the community after incarcera- benefits, a move intended to an average of $54.28 per day “These organizations are not Center is available. tion. discourage drug offenders from or $19,447.20 a year, to keep able to receive food stamp Under policy tools click “The road back to becom- exchanging food stamps for an adult inmate incarcerated in money for these individuals even ing a productive citizen is hard drugs. Indiana is only one of 12 Indiana. though they are feeding them. on “issues and legisla- enough, but it is especially dif- states that still has a lifetime ban “It’s all about recidivism,” SB 102 would allow these agen- tion” and access the ficult for those who have a drug on people convicted of a drug said Ashe. “When people get the cies to recoup the cost of feeding felony conviction,” said Ashe. felony from getting food stamps. help they need: be it treatment, a ex-offenders convicted of drug state or federal bills That is something Ashe would But once a state opts in, place to live, a supportive family felonies.” by clicking “current like to see changed. And she is state officials may also decide or food stamps; it really helps Even though SB 102 did not not alone. to reverse course, opting back them remain drug free and on the receive a hearing in the Senate, legislation.” Access the Sen. John Broden, D-South out of the ban through legisla- road to becoming self-sufficient Broden said he’s hopeful the lan- archived updates, ICC Bend, would too. Broden, who tive action. Currently, 37 states and contributing members to guage in SB 102 could still have is authoring a proposal, SB 102, and the District of Columbia their community. But when they a chance of passing this year. positions and other to address the problem, said he have restored nutrition benefits don’t, it increases their chances Broden said he’s working on background informa- became aware of the issue when to people with former drug they may become desperate and finding a new home for his bill he attended a dinner at Dismas offenses. resort to drugs or crime.” and hopes to get it amended into tion at the ICC web House in South Bend, and heard Broden’s proposal would Ashe also said there is an existing bill that’s moving. site, www.indianacc. first hand the frustration these allow Indiana to opt-out of research showing that good “And if we can’t get it passed individuals encountered. To the federal law. SB 102 would nutrition helps ease drug crav- this year, I will try again in org. Broden’s surprise many of them allow people convicted of a drug ings, which in turn helps a per- 2013,” he said. were mothers with children. felony to receive food stamps, if son remain drug free. “I felt that if people could they meet income guidelines and “If an ex-offender can stay demonstrate they had success- are enrolled in a drug treatment drug free, then they have less fully completed a respected program or lived in a nonprofit drug treatment program and had halfway house or had not com- remained drug free, that they mitted another drug offense in should be eligible to get food the last five years and are drug stamps,” said Broden. tested every two months. 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BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN date of these objectionable services,” football.” Because of that, Obama it added. said, he directed HHS “to speed up In an earlier statement, Cardinal- the process that had already been WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a designate Timothy M. Dolan of New envisioned.” move that appears unlikely to end the York, USCCB president, called the But the USCCB statement controversy over a federal mandate announcement “a first step in the right said the conference was “not con- that all health insurance plans include direction,” but said “we reserve judg- sulted in advance” about the Obama contraception and sterilization free ment on the details until we have them.” announcement. of charge, President Barack Obama “We hope to work with the “Stepping away from the particu- outlined a plan that would allow administration to guarantee that lars, we note that today’s proposal religious employers not to offer Americans’ consciences and our continues to involve needless govern- such services to their employees but religious freedom are not harmed by ment intrusion in the internal gover- would compel insurance companies these regulations,” he added. nance of religious institutions, and to do so. The USCCB president said to threaten government coercion of The president announced the Americans of all faiths and of no religious people and groups to violate policy in a brief statement Feb. 10 faith had responded with “remark- their most deeply help convictions,” but took no questions. able unity” against the HHS mandate the statement said. “In a nation dedi- “No women’s health should because they were “worried about cated to religious liberty as its first depend on who she is, who she the erosion of religious freedom and and founding principle, we should works for, or how much money she governmental intrusion into issues of CNS PHOTO/LARRY DOWNING, REUTERS not be limited to negotiating within makes,” Obama said. He said the faith and morals.” U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement at the White House in these parameters.” new policy remains faithful to the Sister Carol Keehan, a Daughter Washington Feb. 10 about the federal mandate on contraceptive cover- The bishops pledged to “continue “core principle” of free preventive of Charity who is president and CEO age. At left is Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. — with no less vigor, no less sense care, but also honors the principle of the Catholic Health Association, of urgency — our efforts to correct of religious freedom, which “as a praised what she called “a resolution this problem through the two other Christian, I cherish.” ... that protects the religious liberty chaired the bipartisan Congressional Catholic officials directly “from the branches of government.” They have In a statement issued late Feb. and conscience rights of Catholic Pro-Life Caucus since 1982, said the very beginning of this process” and urged passage in Congress of the 10, the U.S. Conference of Catholic institutions.” policy announced by Obama “is the had promised them that “we would Respect for Rights of Conscience Act Bishops said Obama’s decision to “The framework developed has discredited old policy, dressed up to spend the next year working with and are looking into the possibility of retain the contraceptive mandate responded to the issues we identi- look like something else.” institutions like Catholic hospitals filing suit against the mandate. “is both unsupported in the law and fied that needed to be fixed,” she He said the requirement that and Catholic universities to find an Two colleges — one Catholic, the remains a grave moral concern.” The said in a statement. “We are pleased insurance companies provide con- equitable solution that protects reli- other Protestant — and the Eternal conference also said the continued and grateful that the religious liberty traception and sterilization free of gious liberty and ensures that every Word Television Network already “lack of clear protection for key and conscience protection needs of charge to all employees of religious woman has access to the care that filed lawsuits against the policy. stakeholders ... is unacceptable and so many ministries that serve our organizations would still place the she needs.” Although HHS Secretary must be corrected.” country were appreciated enough that cost ultimately on the religious He said the policy announced Jan. Kathleen Sebelius said the final rule “The only complete solution an early resolution of this issue was employers. “Who pays for the insur- 20 had prompted “many genuine was to be published in the Federal to this religious liberty problem is accomplished.” ance policy?” he asked. “The reli- concerns, ... as well as, frankly, the Register Feb. 10, officials later said it for (the Department of Health and But U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, gious employer.” more cynical desire on the part of would appear there sometime during Human Services) to rescind the man- R-N.J., a Catholic who has co- Obama said he had spoken to some to make this into a political the week of Feb. 13.

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After his 45-minute address, BY DENNIS SADOWSKI ROME (CNS) — Cardinal-designate which largely focused on the Timothy M. Dolan of New York bishops’ quadrennial document on said Feb. 13 that President Barack WASHINGTON (CNS) — A revi- “Faithful Citizenship” traditionally Obama’s revision to the contracep- sion in a federal health care man- released in advance of a presiden- tive mandate in the health reform law date that would shift the payment tial election, Carr told Catholic did nothing to change the U.S. bish- of contraception and sterilization News Service that the revision on ops’ opposition to what they regard coverage from religious employers who pays for contraception cover- as an unconstitutional infringement to health insurance companies still age still contains “the very things on religious liberty. infringes upon religious liberty we object to.” “We bishops are pastors, we’re and must be addressed, said an Carr cited the rule’s “exceed- not politicians, and you can’t com- official of the U.S. Conference of ingly narrow definition” of what promise on principle,” said Cardinal- CNS PHOTO/JEFF NEIRA, CBS Catholic Bishops. constitutes a religious organiza- designate Dolan, president of the Cardinal-designate Timothy M. Dolan of New York discusses the new The mandate’s narrow exemp- tion, which remains unchanged. U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. birth control mandate on “CBS This Morning” Feb. 9. tion for religious organizations and He said the administration still “And the goal posts haven’t moved how the revision pertains to self- does not seem to understand the and I don’t think there’s a 50-yard Cardinal-designate Dolan said about insured parties, like many dioceses role of religious organizations and line compromise here,” he added. the need for legislative action to enact and Catholic organizations, could the ministries they offer to society. “We’re in the business of recon- a religious right to conscience protec- still force entities morally opposed “If you’re not religious because ciliation, so it’s not that we hold fast, tion into federal law. to contraception to pay for such you care for those who are not that we’re stubborn ideologues, no. “Our religious freedom is too pre- services, said John Carr, execu- members of your faith, if you are But we don’t see much sign of any cious to be protected only be regula- tive director of the U.S. bishops’ not religious because you employ compromise,” he said. tions,” Bishop Lori said. “It needs Department of Justice, Peace and people who are not members of “What (Obama) offered was next legislative protection. More legisla- Human Development. your faith ... that’s the heart of to nothing. There’s no change, for tors, I think, are looking at it. There’s “The fact is we have to go who we are,” he said. instance, in these terribly restrictive more bipartisan support for it. There back to the beginning,” Carr told “The inattention to self-insured mandates and this grossly restrictive should be a lot pressure exerted on several hundred people during the plans is a major, major problem. definition of what constitutes a reli- Congress to pass it and for the presi- opening session of the Catholic It in some way doubles the prob- gious entity,” he said. “The principle dent to sign it.” Social Ministry Gathering Feb. lem,” he added. wasn’t touched at all.” In Rome Cardinal-designate 12. “The best way to get out of “Instead of all the moral gym- Announced Feb. 10, Obama’s Dolan said that some “very promi- this is to not get into it. We should nastics, why don’t we say that revision of the Department of Health nent attorneys,” some of them non- not have the government deciding religious institutions don’t have to and Human Services’ contraceptive Catholic and even nonreligious, had what’s a ministry or not. We need do what they think is wrong,” Carr mandate left intact the restrictive defi- CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING already volunteered to represent the the administration to revise it, we said. “Just do it.” nition of a religious entity and would Cardinal-designate Timothy M. bishops. need the Congress to repeal it or Carr also questioned the pro- shift the costs of contraceptives from Dolan of New York is pictured after “We’ve got people who aren’t we need the courts to stop it.” cess used by the White House in the policyholders to the insurers, an interview with Catholic News Catholic, who may not even be Carr also said that making its effort to alleviate the concerns thus failing to ensure that Catholic Service in Rome Feb. 13. Cardinal- religious, who have said, ‘We want no-cost contraception available of religious groups about the individuals and institutions would designate Dolan said that U.S. bish- to help you on this one.’ We’ve got to American women seems to be rules first made public Jan. 20 by not have to pay for services that they very prominent attorneys who are Secretary of Health and Human ops do not see the White House as a top legislative priority of the consider immoral, Cardinal-designate truly willing to accommodate their very interested in religious freedom administration. Services Kathleen Sebelius. Dolan said. concerns over infringements on reli- who say, ‘Count on us to take these “Lots of people have said, “If you’re going to try and deal For one thing, the cardinal- gious freedom in the HHS mandate things as high as you can.’ And ‘What are the priorities of the with the problem, you ought to designate said, many dioceses and we’re going to.” Obama administration?’” Carr told talk to people who have the prob- Catholic institutions are self-insuring. and are therefore exploring “judicial He said the bishops draw hope for the gathering. “Well, we know lem,” Carr said, explaining that Moreover, Catholics with policies in and legislative remedies.” that fight from the Supreme Court’s one. It’s free birth control for in revising the mandate, no one the compliant insurance companies recent unanimous ruling in Hosanna- everybody.” from the White House had been in would be subsidizing others’ contra- Tabor v. EEOC, a case regarding the President Barack Obama touch with any bishop or confer- ception coverage. He also objected Cardinal-designate Dolan said ministerial exception. announced the revision Feb. 10, ence official. that individual Catholic employers Obama called him the morning of his “You’d think that (the Obama after three weeks of intensive Carr said that the White House would not enjoy exemption under announcement to tell him about the administration) would be able to criticism over a federal mandate only called Cardinal-designate Obama’s proposal. proposal. read the tea leaves, that these things that would require most religious Dolan as well as the USCCB the “My brother-in-law, who’s a “What we’re probably going to are going to be overthrown,” the institutions to pay for coverage morning of Feb. 10 hours before committed Catholic, runs a butcher have to do now is be more vigorous cardinal-designate said. they find morally objectionable. its announcement to provide shop. Is he going to have to pay than ever in judicial and legislative Bishop Lori suggested that The rule allows religious employ- details about the rule change. for services that he as a convinced remedies, because apparently we’re Obama administration officials ers not to offer such services to White House officials subsequent- Catholic considers to be morally not getting much consolation from would have better understood the their employees but would compel ly visited the USCCB to explain objectionable?” he asked. the executive branch of the govern- concerns religious organizations have insurance companies to do so. the revision and answer any ques- Cardinal-designate Dolan said ment,” he said. about the rule had they tried to talk Shortly after the change was tions, Carr added. he emailed Sister Carol Keehan, a The cardinal-designate said the with the Catholic bishops, evangeli- announced, Cardinal-designate An administration official told Daughter of Charity who heads the bishops are “very, very enthusias- cals and Orthodox church leaders Timothy M. Dolan of New York, CNS in an email Feb. 13 that Catholic Health Association, on Feb. tic” about the Respect for Rights of who objected to the measure. USCCB president, called it “a first the Obama administration would 10 to tell her that he was “disappoint- Conscience Act, introduced by Rep. “That certainly did not happen,” step in the right direction,” but “work with faith-based organiza- ed that she had acted unilaterally, not Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb. The cardinal he said. said “we reserve judgment on the tions, insurers and other interested in concert with the bishops.” said the legislation would produce an Such a meeting would have details until we have them.” parties to develop policies that “She’s in a bind,” the cardinal- “ironclad law simply saying that no allowed the bishops “to bring it home But Carr told the social min- respect religious liberty and ensure designate said of Sister Carol. “When administrative decrees of the federal that our ministries of charity, health isters that the USCCB leadership access to preventive services for she’s talking to (HHS Secretary government can ever violate the con- care and education flow from what subsequently scrutinized the new women enrolled in self-insured Kathleen) Sebelius and the president science of a religious believer indi- we believe and how we worship and rule and realized the conference group health plans sponsored by of the United States, in some ways, vidually or religious institutions.” how we are to live.” could not offer its support. religious organizations.” these are people who are signing “It’s a shame, you’d think that’s An administration official told In a statement issued late Feb. The official said a series of the checks for a good chunk of stuff so clear in the Constitution that that Catholic News Service in an email 10, the USCCB said Obama’s meetings would be held “in the that goes on in Catholic hospitals. wouldn’t have to be legislatively Feb. 13 that the White House decision to retain the contraceptive coming days” with faith leaders, It’s tough for her to stand firm. guaranteed, but we now know that planned to convene a series of meet- mandate “is both unsupported in including Catholic bishops, to Understandably, she’s trying to make it’s not,” he added. ings “with faith-based organizations, the law and remains a grave moral “explore solutions” and develop sure that anything possible, any com- In a phone interview with insurers and other interested parties to concern.” The conference also a policy “collaboratively so that promise possible, that would allow Catholic News Service in develop policies that respect religious said the continued “lack of clear the ultimate outcome works for the magnificent work of Catholic Washington, Bishop William E. liberty and ensure access to preven- protection for key stakeholders ... religious employers, their workers health care to continue, she’s prob- Lori of Bridgeport, Conn., chairman tive services for women enrolled in is unacceptable and must be cor- and the public.” ably going to be innately more open of the bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee self-insured group health plans spon- rected.” to than we would.” for Religious Liberty, echoed what sored by religious organizations.” 8 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 19, 2012 Florida Catholics will Sex abuse lawsuit against make pilgrimage to Cuba Vatican withdrawn for pope’s visit VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A high- ews rieFs profile federal lawsuit accusing Pope MIAMI (CNS) — When Pope N b Benedict XVI of covering up sexual Benedict XVI visits Cuba March abuse has been withdrawn. Lawyers 26-28, something will be different. for the plaintiff in John Doe 16 v. “That desire that remained a desire Holy See filed a notice of voluntary (14) years ago and now is a pos- MEN TEST RECYCLED WATER IN PERUVIAN SHANTYTOWN dismissal Feb. 10, bringing the case sibility — the desire for a pilgrim- effectively to an end. The lawsuit age,” said Bishop Emilio Aranguren was filed in April 2010 in the U.S. Echeverria of Holguin, Cuba, dur- District Court in Milwaukee by an ing a visit to Miami at the end of unnamed Illinois man who claimed November. That possibility is now he had been molested by Father a reality. As of Feb. 10, the Miami Lawrence Murphy during the latter’s Archdiocese confirmed that 310 peo- time on the staff of Milwaukee’s ple will be going to Cuba, enough to St. John’s School for the Deaf. The fill two planes. Nearly 1,000 people lawsuit claimed that the Vatican had inquired about the pilgrimage “has known about the widespread after Miami Archbishop Thomas problem of childhood sexual abuse G. Wenski announced Jan. 12 that committed by its clergy for centu- he would lead one to Santiago and ries, but has covered up that abuse Havana. The deadline for applying and thereby perpetuated the abuse.” for the trip was Feb. 3, because The lawsuit also sought to prove of the time needed to obtain visas that the Vatican is a global business from the Cuban government. “We empire, engaging in “commercial travel in solidarity with the Church activity” in Wisconsin and across the in Cuba — and in response to their United States, and holding “unquali- invitation to share with them this fied power” over each diocese, par- historic event,” Archbishop Wenski ish and follower. Jeffrey S. Lena, said at the Jan. 12 news confer- an American attorney for the Holy ence. Participants will have the See, welcomed the withdrawal of option of taking part in both papal “fallacious allegations of Holy See Masses as well as a Mass to be responsibility and liability for John celebrated by Archbishop Wenski Doe 16’s abuse. A case like this in Havana’s cathedral. When the one against the Holy See, which Vatican announced that Pope John was held together by no more than Paul II would become first pope to a mendacious web of allegations of visit the island in January 1998, a pil- CNS PHOTO/WALTER HUPIU international conspiracy, amounted grimage by cruise ship was arranged Victor Caceres, Alejandro Falcon and Angela Dalguerra check the quality of water recy- to a misuse of judicial process and but was canceled because of vocif- a waste of judicial resources,” Lena erous opposition by sectors of the cled through a recently installed filtering system Jan. 29 in the shantytown of Flor de said in a statement. Cuban exile community. Instead, Archbishop John C. Favalora, then Amancaes, Peru. The men are from the Jesuit-run Basic Labor Education Program, better head of the Miami Archdiocese known by its Spanish acronym, PEBAL. Experts from the Jesuit social services center are Catholics at risk of losing and now retired, flew to Havana to take part in the final papal Mass working with the residents of Flor de Amancaes and nearby neighborhoods to save and their connection to the with a small group of south Florida recycle water. land, says speaker priests, religious and laity. “Things have changed considerably” in the WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholics intervening years, said Archbishop off a cliff, you can hang out your in the House. On Feb. 1, the state can no longer wait for a crisis to are at risk of losing their connection to Wenski, a Miami auxiliary bish- shingle in Georgia,” he told National Senate approved it 28-21. Once it erupt before it begins to address the land, according to a professor op back in 1998. “Many of those Right to Life News. The Supreme becomes law, Washington will be the scandal of abuse. “We do not from the University of St. Thomas who opposed the pilgrimage (then) Court’s 7-0 decision means that four the seventh state in the nation, along need to wait for a bomb to explode. in St. Paul, Minn. “There are 244 changed their mind a week later,” members of the group Final Exit with the District of Columbia, where Preventing it from exploding is Catholic degree-granting institu- after they saw the Cuban people’s Network, charged in 2009 with help- same-sex marriage is legal. Several the best response,” said Philippine tions in the United States, and not reaction to the pope. ing a 58-year-old man with cancer Republicans in the House argued Archbishop Luis Tagle. The arch- one of them offers an undergraduate die at his home in Georgia, will not against the bill, saying that it went bishop of Manila was one of more degree program in agriculture,” said Georgia Supreme Court have to stand trial. In its eight-page against the tradition of marriage. In than 200 bishops, cardinals, priests, Christopher Thompson, academic ruling, the court pointed out that if Jan. 23 testimony before a Senate religious and laypeople who attend- dean at the St. Paul Seminary School ruling strikes down law the state had “truly been interested committee, Seattle Archbishop J. ed a landmark symposium Feb. 6-9 of Divinity, which is housed at the on assisted suicide in the preservation of human life Peter Sartain urged lawmakers to in Rome. The conference aimed to university. In the classes he teaches, it could have imposed a ban on oppose the measure “based on the inspire and educate bishops’ confer- he said he was baffled by his students’ all assisted suicides with no restric- grave challenge this legislation poses ences around the world as they seek seeming ignorance of even some of ATLANTA (CNS) — A unanimous the basics. Thompson said one stu- decision by the Georgia Supreme tion on protected speech whatsoever. to the common good. By attempting to comply with a Vatican mandate Alternatively, the state could have to redefine marriage, it ignores the to establish anti-abuse guidelines dent asked him what a kingfisher Court that struck down a law ban- was. (It is a bird.) Another student ning people from publicly advertis- sought to prohibit all offers to assist origin, purpose and value of mar- by May. U.S. Cardinal William J. in suicide when accompanied by an riage to individuals, families and Levada, prefect of the Vatican’s asked what an aspen was. (It is a ing to help with assisted suicide puts tree.) A student from Los Angeles, the elderly and people with disabili- overt act to accomplish that goal. society.” In a statement released Jan. Congregation for the Doctrine of the The state here did neither.” 13, the state’s three Catholic bish- Faith, the office that issued the man- after going on a Thompson-led week- ties in “grave danger,” said a national end retreat that visited three farms in pro-life leader. The 1994 state law ops called on Washington citizens date, said more than 4,000 cases of to support traditional marriage and sexual abuse have been reported to Minnesota, remarked: “I didn’t know did not prohibit assisted suicides, but Washington state passes they raised animals in Minnesota.” it made it a felony for those who pro- contact their state senator and rep- the doctrinal office the past decade. resentatives to urge them to “defend Those cases revealed that an exclu- A graduate student in Thompson’s mote that they could assist with a sui- bill legalizing same-sex “Spirituality and Sustainability” cide. In its Feb. 6 decision, the court the current legal definition of mar- sively canonical response to the marriage riage as a union between a man and crisis has been inadequate, he said, class not only had never heard of said the law violated free speech the chemical giant Monsanto, he rights. “The ruling by the Georgia a woman.” and that a multifaceted and more SEATTLE (CNS) — Members proactive approach by all bishops had trouble pronouncing its name. Supreme Court puts the lives of older of the House of Representatives Another student told the professor, people and those with disabilities and religious orders is needed. in Washington state voted Feb. 8 Don’t wait for explosion: Countries such as the United States, “I’ve heard that sap from maple trees in grave danger because it opens to legalize same-sex marriage, is poisonous.” (No; it is used to make the door for the fringe advocates of Speakers say Church must Canada, Australia and Germany are and Gov. Christine Gregoire was among those with the most compre- maple syrup.) Yet another student doctor-prescribed death to openly expected to sign the bill into law by asked, “Is it safe to put rainwater on advertise the practice in the state of prevent abuse hensive and binding guidelines or mid-February. The vote came one norms, Cardinal Levada said. “But a garden?” Thompson told members Georgia,” said Burke Balch, director day after a federal appeals court in VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The of the National Catholic Rural Life of National Right to Life’s Powell in many cases such response came California struck down that state’s take-away message from a Vatican- only in the wake of the revelation Conference during its Feb. 11 meet- Center for Medical Ethics. “This voter-approved ban on same-sex backed symposium on clerical sex ing as part of the Catholic Social ruling essentially says if you want of scandalous behavior by priests in marriage. In Washington, the leg- abuse was clear: Victims, truth and the public media,” he added. Ministry Gathering in Washington: to advertise helping people jump islation passed with a 56-42 vote justice come first. And the Church “God does all the time.” February 19, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9

USF PTA Studies Marian students earn Department hosting Scholastic Writing health fair round the iocese Competition awards FORT WAYNE — The a d MISHAWAKA — Fifteen Department of Physical Therapist Marian High School students Assistant (PTA) Studies at the won a total of five Gold Keys, University of Saint Francis will nine Silver Keys, and five honor- host a PTA Health Fair, Monday, able mentions for their contribu- Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. NEWS HOUR GROUP INTERFACES WITH GHANA STUDENTS tions to the Scholastic Writing on the first floor of the Doermer Competition. The winning entries Center for Health Science included short stories, poetry, Education. humor, science fiction and jour- The health fair will bring to nalism. The winners were Seowoo the public health-related topics to Park, honorable mention; Rachel increase awareness and promote Hoffman, two gold and two silver; positive lifestyle changes. Groups of Cassie Sloma, honorable mention; PTA students have collaborated to Mary Gring, gold; Hayden Spiess, present displays and materials on the gold; and Annamarie Kovalenko, following topics: honorable mention; Andrew • Walking for Life: A therapeutic Smith, silver; Catherine Chustak, walking program for those who wish silver; Allyson Schmidt, silver; to take a step in the direction for Stacie Skwarcan, one gold and better health will be led by Andrea one silver; Cait Bartlett, silver; Aboufadel. Patrick Hunsberger, honorable • X-Box Kinect: Participants will mention; Colin Kibbe, honor- learn how new advances like the able mention; Nicolette DelPrete, X-Box Kinect are bridging the gap silver; and John DeBuysser, sil- between gym and home theater. ver. Ryan Dainty of the Marian Jeremy Oyer will lead. English Department coordinated • Active Lifestyles in Geriatrics and the submissions. the Retired Population: Staying active and healthy for older adults is very Dr. Edward Sri to present important. Strategies and programs adult formation on revised to achieve this will be led by Daniel PROVIDED BY BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL Gloy. Bishop Luers News Hour group, a student-run discussion group of sophomores, juniors translation of Mass • Workstation Ergonomics: More and seniors, and facilitated by Meg Ryan, gather every Friday during fourth-period MISHAWAKA — Marian High demands are being placed on today’s class to watch news and discuss current events and global issues. The group then blogs School will be the host for an workforce than ever before. Along evening with Dr. Edward Sri enti- with an increase in hours, workers regularly on Facebook with a group of Bishop Luers-sponsored Teach on the Beach tled “A Biblical Walk Through and employers often neglect impor- students in Ghana, whom they Skype with each month. Five of the News Hour group the Mass: Understanding What tant instructions in ergonomics. We Say and Do in the Liturgy” Christie Wagner will lead. students, Amelia Castleman, Alexandria Clinger, Ross Barrientos, Corynn Chamberlain, on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 7-9 • Insanity Workout: Another and Casey Westrick will accompany Ryan to Ghana this summer to assist with Teach on p.m. Dr. Sri will take participants demand of today’s fitness consumer the Beach activities. on a unique tour of the liturgy. is convenience and efficiency. The Based on the revised translation of insanity workout offers both in a fast- the Mass, which went into effect paced, intense environment. 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DanielEagle Schumick Scout Award FORT WAYNE — The Bishop Lindenwood offers men’s Streets, on March 3 at 6 p.m. For more information on the PTA in the new University of Saint Health Fair, contact Department of Luers Show Choir Invitational FORT WAYNE retreat will welcome six local middle — Daniel Francis (USF) Performing Arts PTA Studies Chair Mary Kay Solon Center at the former Scottish Rite at (260) 399-7700, ext. 8547. schools on March 2 and 19 high Schumick was DONALDSON — Registrations are schools to the 38th annual compe- awarded his now being taken at the Lindenwood Center in downtown Fort Wayne. tition on March 3. Eagle rank during Retreat and Conference Center The USF Music Technology Forever Learning Institute The middle school competition a ceremony on for the men’s Lenten retreat titled, Department will host the competi- opens spring semester on Friday, March 2, will offer six Jan. 29 at the St. “Weeds Among the Wheat,” with tion in association with radio station premiere middle school competi- Vincent de Paul facilitator Father Kevin Scalf, a WILD 96.3 in the center at 431 W. registrations tions. The program will begin at 6 Boy Scout Troop DANIEL missionary of the Precious Blood. Berry St. Battle of the Streets is a p.m. and the cost is $5 per ticket. 2 Lodge. SCHUMICK Father Scalf is the director of campus live, local music battle in which SOUTH BEND — The Forever artists from the Fort Wayne area pit Learning Institute will offer open Bishop Luers High School, Schumick, ministry at St. Joseph’s College in host of the longest running show son of Doug and Rensselaer. their music talents against each other registration for spring semes- until only one remains standing. ter classes on Tuesday and choir competition in the nation, Diana Schumick of Fort Wayne, The program begins Friday, will welcome show choirs from began his Scouting adventure as March 2, at 5 p.m. and concludes Record label executives from Wednesday, Feb. 21 and 22, from across the country will judge the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Little Flower 19 high schools to its annual com- a Cub Scout in 2004 in Stuttgart, Sunday, March 4, at 1 p.m. Retreat petition on Saturday, March 3. Germany. He joined Boys Scouts in cost is $150 per person, double occu- musicians, and the winner(s) will Parish Center, 54191 Ironwood receive cash and prizes and a chance Rd., South Bend. Some of the most talented high February of 2008 at St. Vincent and pancy or $180 for single occupancy, school singers and dancers in the has earned 52 merit badges so far. and includes lodging and all meals. to perform before a national producer. FLI offers 74 classes and clubs Admission is $5. this spring semester that include region will provide entertainment Schumick’s Eagle project con- Registration deadline is Feb. 27. throughout the day and night. sisted of constructing benches for To register call (574) 935-1763 Solo or group artists can sign up ballet for adults, history courses, for the battle for a half-price fee of beginning calligraphy, cooking The day competition begins at St. Vincent School and improving weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rvanvactor@poorhandmaids. $50 by calling the radio station to reg- classes, English and writing, danc- 8 a.m. and runs until 6 p.m. The the landscaping in front of the email org ister at (260) 747-1511, by Feb. 27. ing, music, skills and sports, social evening competition begins at 8 church Spiritual Center by remov- or visit www.lindenwood.org. 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 19, 2012

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• Create a Lenten prayer that you can recite each day till Easter.

• Place a crucifix or picture of Jesus in prominent place to keep your focus on Him during Lent.

• Perform an anonymous act of kindness for one person today.

• Send a letter to a seminarian to underscore your prayers for vocations.

• Clean a cabinet or closet and donate items to a charity.

• Choose a meaningful Scripture, write it down and memorize it. Share it with someone.

• Give up 10 minutes each day till Easter and spend it in prayer.

• Pray for someone you don’t like today.

• Smile at a stranger.

• Attend a fish fry or share a meatless meal and tell why you are abstaining.

• Look for evidence of God in your work or school today. Share your finding with someone.

• Give up something you really enjoy — just for today.

• Choose a saint and learn about him/her. Pray for the saint’s guidance during Lent. This is what one • Attend a Reconciliation service or go to private Confession this week. • Forgive someone who has hurt you.

of the 15 Top • Ask Jesus to heal you of anything that separates you from His love. Health Systems • Perform some act of service for your parish or school. in the country • Go to a room, close the door and pray in secret. • Resolve to go the entire day without judging anyone today, looks like. including yourself. • Eat pretzels today as a reminder that Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center has been named one of the best healthcare systems in the country by Thomson Reuters, one of the Catholics used to fast from milk, cheese and meat. world’s leading sources of measurement in the healthcare industry. • Save your change all week and give it to charity. That distinction means we set higher patient safety standards. Find ways to reduce hospital stays. Think not just about short-term recovery, but about long-term outcomes as well. This award also shows our commitment to • Pray the Stations of the Cross the community — that we offer unparalleled patient care and safety. It’s what we’re called to do. and meditate on each one.

• Fast from dessert today.

Mishawaka Give your piece away. Plymouth South Bend sjmed.com February 19, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 Lent serves up soul food

BY KAY COZAD of St. Jude Parish in Fort Wayne agrees saying, “It seems to me that Lent easily becomes a season s the season of Lent focused on self. It is a season when Lent offers a bowlful of activities we focus on our sins, when we approaches, the dark winter becomes a time of hope name our virtues and vices and This Lenten season is a 40-day journey into the depth of your own heart. It is a time of introspection, repentance and Aas the Church faithful prepare for when we plan the changes needed the commemoration of the Passion in our lives. It is also a season when resolve to move deeper into the love of Christ through His Passion and Resurrection. Today’s Catholic offers these daily and death of Jesus Christ and the we take action — setting into place celebration of His resurrection dur- sacrifices and practices, which will activities to assist both individual and family members journey into the Catholic Lenten tradition of prayer, penance and ing the three holy days of the Easter help us grow in virtue and offer a Triduum. This 40-day spiritual jour- gift to the Lord.” sacrifice. Display a special bowl or basket in a prominent place in your home. Cut the Lenten activity into strips, fold and ney becomes a means of deepening “All of this is good and worth- place in the bowl or basket. Draw one Lenten activity strip each day and put your faith into action. faith and practicing new ways to while,” Father Shoemaker says. live out the Gospel message. “But the main focus of Lent prob- Traditionally, this penitential ably shouldn’t be on self. It should season has a focus on prayer, fast- be on Jesus. Jesus loves us enough ing and alms giving or acts of char- that He has given His life to save • Create a Lenten prayer that you can recite each day till Easter. • Pray for loved ones and others who have died. ity. It is a quiet time of self-exami- us. He is our Savior, He is our nation and subsequent action with a model, and He is our goal. Surely • Place a crucifix or picture of Jesus in prominent place to keep your focus • Send a card to a grandparent or other loved one, just because. call to conversion that enriches faith Jesus should be the focus of Lent. and deepens the relationship with Maybe the best Lent is one in on Him during Lent. Jesus Christ. French-Catholic phi- which we make more time to be • Tell your teacher or boss what you like about them today. losopher A.G. Sertillanges writes, with Jesus.” “Conversion means a willingness to The simplicity of that focus • Perform an anonymous act of kindness for one person today. • Read the Bible for 10 minutes today. Share what you learned with someone. see the truth of things and conform is not lost on Mary Glowaski, one’s conduct to it.” Secretary for Evangelization and • Send a letter to a seminarian to underscore your prayers for vocations. So in response to prayer Special Ministries, who recalls her • Take a walk with a friend or family member and pick up trash along the way. and contemplation during the childhood Lenten practices. “When six weeks of Lent, action is I was a little girl we would give • Clean a cabinet or closet and donate items to a charity. • Thank the person who makes your dinner today. called for. Past generations of things up, never eat meat on Friday Catholic children were first and my mom would encourage us • Choose a meaningful Scripture, write it down and memorize it. Share it with someone. introduced to the practice of to think of something good to do • Pray for those who are ill or lonely today. Then if possible visit, call or send a card. Lent through self-sacrifice. for others. … Lent was a time of The daily struggle of giving focus and simplicity; a time when • Give up 10 minutes each day till Easter and spend it in prayer. • Tell someone the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. up gum or carbonated bev- although we worked very hard to erages for six weeks was be aware of our sinfulness we also • Pray for someone you don’t like today. penance enough as the had a deeply rooted understand- • Say “thank you” to five people today. young challenged their ing it was also a time of hope and own self-discipline. the promise of forgiveness and new • Smile at a stranger. • Make cookies and take them to a nursing home or homebound neighbor. The notion of mind- life.” ful service came on “Lent,” she adds, “is a time • Attend a fish fry or share a meatless meal and tell why you are abstaining. the scene as a viable when we are reminded of just • As a child of God, resolve to think and say only positive things about yourself today. alternative to giving up how much we matter to God. It a pleasure for many of is a time that we can overtly, and • Look for evidence of God in your work or school today. Share your finding with someone. • Be nice to someone you don’t like today. those children as they intensely turn our hearts to God, to grew into adulthood. focus on Him and His love for us • Give up something you really enjoy — just for today. Attending extra Mass and to walk with Him as we carry • Complete a chore without being asked today. or serving at the soup our own crosses in the confidence and comfort of God’s love and the • Choose a saint and learn about him/her. Pray for the saint’s guidance during Lent. kitchen added motion • Turn off the TV and computer and pray the rosary together with family or friends. to their Lenten sacrifice. hope of the Resurrection. ” But “doing” should never So how does one go about mak- • Attend a Reconciliation service or go to private Confession this week. replace the act of self- ing a good Lent? • Abstain from meat on Fridays and give the money you save to your church. sacrifice. Deacon Jim Fitzpatrick from St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Fort • Forgive someone who has hurt you. Msgr. Michael Heintz, • Write a letter of love and gratitude to your parents today. Deliver it in person if possible. rector of St. Matthew Wayne implemented a challenge to Cathedral in South Bend, his fellow parishioners at the start of • Ask Jesus to heal you of anything that separates you from His love. says, “There is actually an the New Year that he says may be • At day’s end, perform an examination of conscience. Pray for mercy and important reciprocal relation- adapted for Lent. In the tradition of ship between the kinds of sacri- New Year’s resolutions, the faith- • Perform some act of service for your parish or school. the grace for change. fices undertaken and the acts of ful were invited to commit to three charity and good works that issue spiritual resolutions — a trip to • Go to a room, close the door and pray in secret. forth. It has been fashionable to daily Mass once each month, learn suggest that ‘giving up’ something a new prayer and teach it to some- is less important, and that ‘doing one each month, and gather with • Resolve to go the entire day without judging anyone today, something positive’ is where it’s family to read and discuss Scripture including yourself. at. This is too simplistic and fails for 30 minutes each month with no to understand the nature of the sac- electronic interruptions. Many have rifices undertaken precisely as the taken the challenge and found a • Eat pretzels today as a reminder that condition of possibility for the posi- deeper sense of faith. tive deeds of charity to be done; it is Deacon Fitzpatrick says an adap- Catholics used to fast from milk, cheese and meat. precisely by sacrifice in communion tation of these faith formation prac- with Christ that we can be liberated tices might be, “to go to daily Mass • Save your change all week and give it to charity. from our enslavement to ourselves one time each of the six weeks, and become in fact freer to engage or pray a different Station of the in active charity.” Cross each week. Take time once • Pray the Stations of the Cross Sacrifice in communion with a day for contemplation. They can Christ can bring hearts out of the go to the Stations of the Cross each and meditate on each one. “self” and into the sacred place of week. Many parishes pray them on self-giving — the two go hand-in- Fridays.” • Fast from dessert today. hand. And while it is the conversion Whatever Lenten practice is — By Kay Cozad of self through giving up or doing chosen, the 40 days leading to the Give your piece away. that the faithful strive for during Resurrection celebration can be a Lent the focus must always remain deeply moving time of commu- squarely on Jesus. nion with Jesus as the faithful turn Father Tom Shoemaker, pastor inward in prayer. 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 19, 2012 Lenten opportunities offered at Victory Noll Center HUNTINGTON — Lent is a Study — Held on Tuesdays dur- at (260) 399-1442. St. Joseph in Tipton. Good Friday. Participants are special time, a time to change, ing Lent from noon to 1 p.m., Dates for the book study are The cost of the retreat is $35, invited to enter the Kenosis of to emerge from darkness into Victory Noll Center director Feb. 28, March 6, March 13, and registration is required by Christ, His great outpouring of Christ’s marvelous Light and to Sue Wilhelm directs discussion March 20, March 27 and April 3. March 7. love, as He emptied Himself. This bear witness to transforming love of Mary Jo Leddy’s book “The Lunch of bread and soup will • Way of the Desert — This retreat includes participation in in the world. Other Face of God.” be provided. Free will donations directed retreat runs from 5 p.m. the liturgy, praying with Jesus Victory Noll Center is offer- The book speaks to the warps will be accepted to cover the Sunday, March 25, through 3:30 through the night, the Stations of ing several opportunities during in society when borders are cost of the meal. Reservations p.m. Wednesday, March 28. the Cross and meditating on the Lent to deepen relationships with becoming walls and strangers, are required by the Friday before Directed retreats offer extended Passion narratives. Christ. like the one in the biblical parable each session. time to tend to the movement The cost is $60 and is limited Programs begin Feb. 28 with a of the Good Samaritan, are being • Lenten Retreat — This of God in a life. It is a special to the first 10 who register. weekly noontime book study that ignored or harassed. For Leddy retreat will be held Wednesday, time to go apart and listen, to • Outdoor Stations of the Cross includes lunch of bread and soup. the Church must stand apart March 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. draw close to the Presence and — During Lent, individuals or There are also three retreat oppor- from the larger culture and heed It features a day of prayer, be refreshed in the inner spirit. groups are welcome to walk the tunities with a one-day event on the call of the newcomers and preaching, and pondering the Participants may also take part outdoor Stations of the Cross on March 14, the four-day Way of learn from them what has been Word with retreat leaders Sister in centering prayer and group the property of Victory Noll from the Desert directed retreat March forgotten about justice, human Maureen Mangen and Father “Lectio Divina.” Components 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 25-28, and a two-day Holy Week rights, respect and inclusivity. Keith Hosey, who have more than of this retreat focus on silence, Visitors must check in at the retreat April 5-6. Mary Jo Leddy is the founder of 70 years of retreat experience solitude and prayer. Retreatants front desk of the Victory Noll In addition, the outdoor Romero House in Toronto. She between them. Sister Maureen usually spend three to five prayer Administration Building. Station Stations of the Cross will be has a doctorate in philosophy and Mangen is a Sister of the Precious periods per day of one hour in booklets will be available for accessible daily during the Lenten serves as a senior fellow at Massy Blood of Dayton, Ohio, and is length, depending on one’s prayer those who wish to use them. season. Victory Noll Center College, University of Toronto. currently ministering as spiritual rhythm and unique relationship There is no cost to visit the is located on the Victory Noll Her many books include “Radical director and retreat facilitator with God. Stations of the Cross. campus at 1900 W. Park Dr. in Gratitude.” with the Sisters of St. Joseph Retreat leaders are Nancy To register for any of the pro- Huntington. “The Other Face of God” may in Tipton. Father Patrick Keith Brousseau and Sue Wilhelm. grams, or for more information Lenten programs to be offered be purchased through Cathedral Hosey is a priest of the Diocese The cost for the directed about the programs or Victory are: Book Store in Fort Wayne or of Lafayette and currently is the retreat is $290 for single occupan- Noll Center, contact the center • Lenten Soup and Bread Book ordered by calling Kara Slocum resident chaplain for the Sisters of cy and includes accommodations at (260) 356-0628, ext. 174, or and meals. Early registration is by e-mail at victorynollcenter@ encouraged, with the retreat lim- olvm.org. More information is ited to the first 10 who register. also available on the center’s • Holy Week Retreat: Entering website at www.olvm.org/vncen- the Kenosis of Christ — This ter.html. retreat begins at 5 p.m. Holy No one is ever turned away Thursday, April 5, and runs from a program because of inabil- through 3 p.m. Good Friday, ity to pay. Payment plans or other April 6. The program beholds the arrangements may be made by deep Love of God in the Holy contacting Victory Noll Center. Mysteries of Holy Thursday and Soup’s On! Join us for a bowl of Ash Wednesday Soup Your free will donation will help support St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen which serves 1,000 free bowls of soup to hungry people every day. Come Begin Lent Simply... Bring a friend for a lunch of soup and bread on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Our team is part of to St. Mary’s Parish at Lafayette and East Jefferson in Fort Wayne 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. your team. (Lenten prayer service with ashes at 11:00 a.m.)

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BALTIMORE, Md. — Catholics around the offered this Lent world will begin their Lenten journey on Feb. 22. bers closer to the Church result- Many American Catholics find that their journey BY TIM JOHNSON ing in new evangelization. The is enriched by participating in Catholic Relief council at St. Aloysius Parish has Services’ Operation Rice Bowl. experimented with text messaging For the six weeks of Lent, Operation Rice Bowl YODER — Franciscan Father introduces participants to countries where poor com- David Mary Engo of the over the last two years with mem- bers of their parish and has found munities are being strengthened by the work of the Franciscan Friars Minor in Fort Catholic Church through Catholic Relief Services. Wayne will offer daily Lenten success across all ages. “As a parent myself, I need CRS Operation Rice Bowl materials are available messages that will be sent via free at orb.crs.org and include a cardboard rice bowl text messaging to cell phone ways to encourage my children regardless of age to become more and daily reflection calendar, full color poster, lesson numbers subscribed to www. plans and school activities for educators in grades CatholicTextMessaging.com, a active in the Catholic Church,” Michuda said. “I hope that par- 1-12, coordinators’ guide for parish administrators Catholic text messaging service and volunteers, videos featuring stories of beneficia- approved by Bishop Kevin C. ents will sign their children up for the same reason.” ries from India, Madagascar and El Salvador and rec- Rhoades. ipes of meatless meals from Vietnam, Zambia, India, Mark Michuda, Grand Knight Subscribers will get a reminder every day that will help them Madagascar and El Salvador. For more information of Council 13142 at St. Aloysius, about CRS visit www.crs.org. Yoder, is spearheading the mes- grow and live their faith and saging initiative as “a tool used become more engaged during the for spiritual growth and evangeli- Lenten season. zation via cell phone.” “At Baptism, godparents make The Lenten messages target a vow to help the parents raise Simple Meal Recipes for Lent the 15 to 40 year olds who com- these children in the Church,” Lent: Week 1 municate primarily through texts. Michuda noted. “Our children Each message, according to need all of our prayers and sup- Vary amin’anana from Madagascar Father David Mary, will be a few port. Godparents can share these sentences or short paragraph. Lenten text messages as a spiri- Hot rice served with fresh greens and juicy tomatoes. A dash of ginger makes this a fragrant and delicious dish. “We have to get into the same tual resource that supports their venues that are influencing our godchildren.” Ingredients young adults,” Michuda said, but Michuda said the messages • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil “all of us will benefit from the will be sent daily from Ash • 1/2 small onion, minced text messages during the Lenten Wednesday through the Easter • 1 tsp ginger, minced season.” Triduum. The web site posts a fee per • 1 tomato, diced In a telephone interview with • 3 cups collard greens, thinly sliced Father David Mary, he said each subscriber to sign up to receive • 1 cup rice message will “focus on our deep- the messages, but for a limited ening conversion towards God time, and through a grant offered • 2 cups water as we’re drawn to turn to Him by Our Sunday Visitor, “we have • salt, to taste because of the attractiveness in an opportunity to offer it a no the greatness in His love for us cost to the first 2,500 subscrib- and the dignity that we receive ers,” Michuda reported. from that love.” There are two ways to sign up Father Engo said the messages for the text messages at no charge are designed for daily living. “It within the diocese. Dial 30200 is very direct in the ability to and text “Go Catholic” from the examine our own consciences,” cell phone of the subscriber. The he said. second means is to send an email Subscribers to the messages to catholictextmessaging@gmail. become aware of “how we make com and enter “Go Catholic” Directions: decisions during the day and try- in the subject line and the cell Heat oil in a medium pot. Add onion, ginger and tomato. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until tender. Add ing to be conscious of the pres- phone numbers of those to be greens and stir for 1 minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Add the rice and salt. Cover and cook on medium ence of God throughout the day, subscribed. heat for 30 minutes or until water is absorbed. each day through Lent,” Father Sean McBride, director of Makes 4-5 servings David Mary noted. “Some helps communications for the Diocese in prayer will come out here and of Fort Wayne-South Bend, said, Nutrients per Serving there.” “We are very excited about this initiative.” Calories 211.71 Fat - Total 6.07 g The Knights of Columbus’ Protein 3.89 g Saturated Fat 0.52 g state chaplains have been work- For more information, or to Carbohydrates 35.02 g Vitamin A RE 223.81 mcg ing together on a national level sign up, visit www.catholictext- searching for ways to bring mem- messaging.com. Dietary Fiber 1.58 g Vitamin C 8.22 mg Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 6.71 mg DioOrder_Layout% Calories 1from 2/14/12 fat 12:03 PM Page26% 1 % Calories from carbs 67% Enhance Your Prayer Life and Lenten Meditation with Devotionals, Books, Music, Available Now! 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They all just say, comedian Russell Brand had filed band following a long battle with ‘Looks like you’re doing great.’ IN THE for divorce from singer Katy Perry, SOMETHING cancer. After our exchange of Hm-mmm,” she mused, “They ending a marriage that had barely social pleasantries, her reply to should see me behind closed cleared the one-year mark. my gentle prodding was “I’m doors.” MOURNING The news was part of a ping- CHRISTINA CAPECCHI fine, really.” Many of us who have KAY COZAD pong pop-culture recap that ended But the glazed look of experienced the death of someone with Williams describing the lat- confusion and pain in her eyes dear, can relate to her angst. As est YouTube sensation: a golden next-day delay, the secret knowl- communicated a much different one who revels in the spoken walked together through the retriever bobbing its head to the message to me. word, I did not understand, all automatic doors. “Oh my,” I edge it’ll be in another mailbox strumming of guitar. tomorrow, waiting quietly — so In her defense, the grocery those years ago, that there would replied in earnest, grateful for Broadcasters tout iPads to store is one of the least likely eventually come a time on my a caring ear. “I miss Trent so unlike a text that announces itself remind us that they’re hip, sliding loudly at the hip or in the hand places in which a widow, or grief journey, plotted unwittingly much.” “Well, you take care graphics with their index fingers. anyone in grief for that matter, by the sudden death of my dear,” was her abrupt response, demanding attention. Reality TV’s before-and-after for- “How good it is to write!” a hopes to unburden her heart. But husband, Trent, when some of and just as quickly I was left mats serve up immediate gratifica- the feeling of isolation, even the people in my life would no standing — alone — in the Catholic dad emailed me tonight, tion, creating a which-house-will- having chronicled his conversion for in a crowd, is sometimes so longer be able to listen to my produce section. they-choose, which-dress-will-she- overwhelming that the weight of story of grief. I first experienced The hurt I felt that day was the first time, prodded by an assign- say-yes-to suspense that is quickly ment in his MBA class. grief must be shared. this phenomenon, coincidentally, magnified by the sense of satisfied. And then there’s the Spike “How has it been going for during a visit to the grocery store. isolation already in place and it I know how he feels. TV formula: a skateboarder crash Though I’m still working on you, really?” I pressed. And as “How are you doing?” my every five seconds. she opened up something she said neighbor greeted me as we HOPE, PAGE 15 strengthening my prayer life, I’m The other week CNN featured practicing stillness and noticing three panelists, each face in its own more of God’s goodness. The box. Whoever was speaking jumped impact is profound: My heart has to the top center, yielding a rotating never been more grateful. God forgives, through Jesus triangle that made me dizzy. I was pleased to see Pico Iyer’s That’s how I felt when I stum- essay “The Joy of Quiet” published bled upon CNBC’s “Mad Money,” in the Jan. 1 New York Times the Roman Empire. With a large where host Jim Cramer appeared population, including people from Reflection become one of the website’s most sandwiched in rows of stats and emailed articles. He wrote about a THE throughout the Mediterranean Since Christmas, through the stocks, all regularly changing while world, it, of course, was a readings at Mass, the Church’s growing demand for hotel rooms he walked around his studio packed without TVs or Internet and then SUNDAY destination for pioneer Christian emphasis has been on Jesus as with flashing screens. missionaries. Converts were Savior, and as Son of God. With recounted his regular visits to a Do TV producers really think we Benedictine hermitage, where he GOSPEL made in Corinth. A Christian divine authority, Jesus forgives sin. need that much stimulation? No one community formed. Ultimately, the presence of God retreats to “take walks and read and expects us to be naturally interested; lose myself in the stillness.” MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Evidently, however, these among us, in Jesus, is the marvel, no one believes content can carry its converts were the source of some exceeding even the cure of the In the February issue of O: The own weight. There must be juggling Oprah Magazine, Ms. Winfrey anxiety for Paul, quarrelling paralytic. and tap dancing, a constant flicking among themselves, straying into The attitudes of the paralytic, and dedicates her back-page column of the magician’s wand and flut- to her experience practicing tran- 7th Sunday in sin and pagan practice, in a word of the scribes, and their responses tering of fake eyelashes. News as a being proud and stubborn. Paul to Jesus, are important to note. The scendental meditation in Fairfield, three-ring circus. Iowa. “Housewives, shop clerks, Ordinary Time called for uncompromised loyalty paralytic’s anxious hope for a cure It is an assault on our attention to the Gospel. is obvious. Still, the connection engineers, waitresses, lawyers, spans, and I consider it a spiritual moms, single ladies and me — we Mk 2:1-12 For its last reading the Church between his physical plight and sin offense. How are we to know it is he Book of Isaiah is the presents a passage from St. very likely was on his mind. The all gathered in our dome for the sole well with my soul when we cannot purpose of being still,” she wrote. source of this weekend’s Mark’s Gospel. Healing this Lord’s forgiveness came as much achieve the silence needed to assess first reading. These verses paralyzed man was marvelous, as a disabling of the effect of sin as “It was a powerfully energizing yet T its state? How can we heed the calming experience. I didn’t want it come from the second section and lowering him through a restoration of physical wholeness. Psalm’s command to “Be still and to end.” of Isaiah. At the time of their the roof made it all the more He accepted Jesus as Son of God. know that I am God?” composition, the long, dreary dramatic. Instead of being Scribes, able to read as well as I challenge you to seize this leap One of the great surprises of my year by attempting the opposite: exile of Jewish survivors of the impressed, the scribes present write in an age of illiteracy, knew 20s has been the discovery of my Babylonian conquest generations at the event took offense. The Judaism and Jewish history. They total stillness. Spend at least a few inner introvert — this, following a minutes of that 29th day in silence. earlier of the two Jewish king- Lord’s statement of forgiving the knew God’s intervention in rescuing college professor’s pronouncement doms had ended. These exiles, paralytic’s sin infuriated them, the exiles from Babylon, for You may be surprised where it that I am a “raging extrovert.” takes you. or their descendants, yearned for since they held firm the belief example. They knew that God had I take pride in this new dimen- their homeland. The opportunity that only God can forgive sins, sent the prophets. sion and actively cultivate it: out- to return came when the Persian as sins offend God. They refused Still, despite their knowledge, door photography, ambling New Christina Capecchi is a freelance emperor, Cyrus, overwhelmed to accept Jesus as Son of God, they did not or could not recognize Yorker essays. I delight in simple writer from Inver Grove Heights, Babylonia. He allowed the exiles the identity Mark so carefully Jesus. The lesson is that God will pleasures like a card I can write, Minn. She can be reached at to go home. asserted. forgive us, through Jesus, but we stamp and seal and the magic of that www.ReadChristina.com. The religiously devout among This reading, and the must humble ourselves. Our pride the exiles saw God as the true context of the times, link this well may paralyze us. deliverer. Cyrus merely was man’s paralysis and sin. Pious SAINT OF THE WEEK the instrument of God in this Jews of that day looked upon process. It is not all glorious and physical maladies as the result happy. God accuses the people of of sin. Perhaps the victim of the READINGS allowing despair to overtake them maladies had sinned. Perhaps Sunday: Is 43:18-19, 21-22, 24b-25 Ps in Babylon, abandoning hope ancestors had sinned. Jesus 41:2-5, 13-14 2 Cor 1:18-22 Mk 2:1-12 that God would protect them. confirmed this link by forgiving Monday: Jas 3:13-18 Ps 19:8-10, 15 Claude la Colombiere Regardless, God was true to the the man his sins. Mk 9:14-29 Incidentally, roofs at the time 1641-1682 Covenant. Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10 Ps 55:7-11, 23 were quite flimsy by modern CNS February 15 Return to the homeland Mk 9:30-37 was bittersweet. The land was standards. They were wooden Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18 Ps 51;3-6A, Born in southeastern France, Claude entered the Jesuits at Avignon desolate and unaccommodating. beams laid horizontally from wall 12-14, 17 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 and completed theology studies in Paris. After ordination, he The prophets still faced the task to the directly opposing walls of of sustaining and fortifying the a house. Then thatch was laid Thursday: Dt 30:15-20 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Lk preached in Lyon. In 1675, he was named rector of the college at people’s faith. on these beams, loosely held 9:22-25 Paray-le- Monial and became confessor of the visionary Sister St. Paul’s Second Epistle to together by mud. It kept out the Friday: Is 58:1-9a Ps 51:3-6a, 18-19 Margaret Mary Alacoque. He helped her spread devotion to the the Corinthians provides the hot rays of the sun, much more Mt 9:14-15 Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 1676 he was sent to London and reconciled second lesson for this weekend’s a problem in the Holy Land than Saturday: Is 58:9b-14 Ps 86:1-6 Lk many Catholics to the church they had abandoned. He was arrested liturgy. rainwater. 5:27-32 and expelled in connection with an alleged plot to kill the king, and Corinth was a chief city in died upon returning to France. Saints February 19, 2012 COMMENTARY 15 HHS and soft totalitarianism SCRIPTURE SEARCH he Obama administration’s until it was told that it had gone way Gospel for February 19, 2012 recently-announced HHS over the line in January’s Hosanna- Mark 2:1-12 Tregulations, which would Tabor Supreme Court decision (a THE require Catholic institutions to judicial smackdown in which the subsidize health insurance cover- Following is a word search based on the Gospel administration’s own Court nomi- CATHOLIC reading for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, age that provides sterilization, nees joined). abortifacient drugs and contracep- Now, with the HHS “contracep- DIFFERENCE Cycle B: the healing of the paralytic man. The words tives, should be located within the tive mandate” (which, as noted can be found in all directions in the puzzle. context of the administration’s above, is also a sterilization and GEORGE WEIGEL three-year long effort to define abortifacent “mandate”), the admin- CAPERNAUM ROOM THE DOOR religious freedom down. istration claims that it is not violat- BRINGING CROWD ROOF As the administration has dem- ing the First Amendment by requir- ABOVE FAITH YOUR SINS onstrated in its international human ing Catholic institutions to provide Catholic Church emphasizes the FORGIVEN SITTING BLASPHEMING rights policy, it regards religious “services” that the Catholic Church importance of the mediating institu- IMMEDIATELY THINKING EASIER freedom as a kind of privacy right: believes are objectively evil. That tions of civil society in living free- WALK SON OF MAN EARTH the right to freedom of worship, bizarre claim may well be another dom nobly and well. John Paul II GO HOME ANYTHING which the administration seems to constitutional bridge too far. But coined the phrase “the subjectivity regard as analogous to any other the very fact that the administration of society” to refer to these institu- optional, recreational activity. No issued these regulations, and that the tions, which include the family, serious student of religious freedom, White House press secretary blithely religious communities, and volun- SIN MAT-TERS however, takes the redefinition of dismissed any First Amendment tary organizations of all sorts. In religious freedom as freedom-to- concerns when “Centesimus Annus,” the late pope I FNACGOHOMEC worship seri- asked whether taught that, among their many other NMATRNDEVOBA ously. For if that there were reli- contributions to the common good, redefinition were The social doctrine of the gious freedom these institutions are crucial schools AHMHO I BKWLRP true, there would issues involved of freedom in which the tyrants that NFFEWKKLAWI E be “religious here, tells us all of us are at age two are turned freedom” in Catholic Church emphasizes something very into democrats: the kind of people AOODDN I S JONR Saudi Arabia, so who can build free and virtuous important, and NRNO I I P I HFGN long as the “wor- very disturb- societies. ship” in question the importance of the ing, about the It seems increasingly clear that YGOOJ HAT JO I A were conducted cast of mind in the Obama administration does not TISRETITBONU behind closed mediating institutions of the Executive share this vision of a richly textured doors. And that Branch. democracy, in which civil society HVCMEAS I ERGM is manifestly It is no exag- plays an important, independent absurd. civil society in living geration to role. Rather, it sees only the state I E I GFBLNLLAO The HHS describe that and the individual, honoring the NNEARTHGCHYO regulations freedom nobly and well. cast of mind as institutions of civil society insofar announced “soft totalitarian- as they can be turned into simulacra GBYOURS I NSOR on Jan. 20 are ism”: an effort of the state. Those with a sense of © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com one domestic to eliminate the ironies of American history will expression of the vital role in find it, well, ironic that it should be defining-reli- the Catholic Church — long held 55 Lip health care, edu-  gious-freedom- cation and social suspect for its alleged anti-demo- he 56 Lowest point down. The administration does not service played by the institutions cratic tendencies — that is now cast  57 Snake like fish propose to, say, restore the 1970 of civil society, unless those insti- in the role of chief defender of the ross ord 58 Dante’s hellish city ICEL translations of the prayer-texts tutions become extensions of the fundamental principles of democra-   59 God’s splendor 12345 678 91011 of the Mass; that, even HHS might state. As my colleague Yuval Levin cy. But that is the task that Catholics concede, is a violation of religious has pointed out, it’s the same cast have been given. 12 13 14  freedom. But the administration did It is a task in which we dare 1 Sticky black substance of mind that gave us Obamacare 15 16 17 not think it a violation of religious (which massively consolidates the not fail — for our sake, and for the 2 Muslim name freedom for its Equal Employment health insurance industry into a future of American democracy. 18 19 20 21 for “noble” 3 Not small Opportunity Commission to try small number of players who func- 22 23 24 25 and overturn the longstanding legal 4 Orange yellow tion like public utilities) and the 26 27 28 understanding, which held that reli- Dodd-Frank financial sector reform George Weigel is Distinguished 5 Turn back gious institutions have a secure First (which tries to do to banks what Senior Fellow of the Ethics 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 6 God’s mountain 7 White-tailed sea eagle Amendment right to choose their Obamacare did to insurance). and Public Policy Center in 36 37 38 39 ministers by their own criteria — 8 The eye of a ____. The social doctrine of the Washington, D.C. 40 41 42 43 44 . 9 Abp. Romero 10 Authored to the normal we once knew and members of a support group, who 45 46 11 number saved in ark 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 rebuilding takes time. will listen to us expound on our 19 Chemical compound Behind closed doors the pain and fears, and will sit with 54 55 56 21 Duke HOPE bereaved may awaken in the us in silent companionship when 57 58 59 22 Annex CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14 morning stunned that the reality there is nothing left to say. 23 Downwind of the death was not just vapors We can create a safe and © 2012 www.tri-c-a-publications.com 24 Put on clothes of an unsettling nightmare. sacred place with these folks, Based on these Scripture Readings: JoeL 2:12-18; 25 Rainbow site taught me to be cautious in my They may find completing daily behind closed doors, where 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6; 16-18 and Gen 9:8-15; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 28 Hit with fist future interactions. But as time chores a task too monumental the truth can be shared, and 30 Lovers’ quarrel to accomplish and sit for hours healing can take place. And as progressed and I began to learn ACROSS 27 More distinguished 33 Furthest back about grief and its path, I realized in a daze, unable to move under we develop a new life where 29 Glasses part 34 Kimono sash 1 Transfiguration mt. that there would be those who the heaviness of grief. They our grief finds its rightful place, 31 Cow sound 35 Jesus was made 6 Type of Buddhism would be unable, for a variety of may weep uncontrollably at these are the people who will 32 Country in SE Asia to be “__.” 9 We ___ worship to God reasons, to accompany me in my inopportune times, praying for eventually walk with us into the 36 Solar _____ 37 Desert dweller 12 Leper saint of pain. And that was okay. a shoulder to cry on but unable sunlight when we are ready to 39 Federal Bureau of 38 Dating the blind It might be that they are to reach out for help. Some may live life fully once again. Investigation 40 European river 13 Wrath forget to eat or drink, while 40 Upkeep 41 Uncanny frightened by my reaction to 14 __ Lanka others may rush from activity to 43 Under tooth’s enamel 42 Dry sphere from my loss as they faced their own 15 Reverse activity in the hope of outrunning 45 Cycles per second melted liquid mortality. Perhaps they wanted 16 Single the pain of their grief. 46 At sea 44 Whining voice type to help but simply didn’t know 17 Sprocket In those early weeks and Kay Cozad 47 Office of Refugees 46 Charity how to go about it. And, I think, is a certified grief edu- 18 Undo & Immigrants 49 Next Vatican Council # as life returns to normal for months following a loss, it is cator and news editor of Today’s 20 Put to ___ in the flesh 48 Cause of sickness 51 Flurry most after a death, it is natural essential that we rally the troops Catholic newspaper. She is the 22 The oldest of the tribe 50 Abraham’s son 52 Sky to believe that the bereaved are — those people in our lives that author of “Prayer Book for 25 Dry red wine 54 Nothing 53 The Lord hears the __ returning to normal as well. But are willing to support us as we Widows,” Our Sunday Visitor, 26 Popular pope name those of us who have mourned a mourn. These are the people, 2004, and can be reached at of the po loss know that life does not return close family, friends or even [email protected]. Answer Key can be found on page 19 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC February 19, 2012

USF SENIOR AMANDA PEDRO DISTRICT ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN University of Saint Francis senior Amanda Pedro has been named a first-team selection on the District 3 CoSIDA Academic All-America® Team. Pedro, a graduate of Bishop Luers High School and a nursing major with a 3.44 GPA who has started every game for the 17-9 Cougars, is averaging 13.1 points per game and is ranked in four NAIA Top 25 statistical categories. She has 20 double-figure scoring games with a high of 25 and five double-figure Sports rebounding games with a high of 12. She is fourth in the MCC with three double-doubles. Squires, Huntington Rams Saint Joseph’s girls win first sectional claim CYO weekend victories BY CHUCK FREEBY season. Dodane scored 10 points BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN while Knapke added six. But young ROLLING PRAIRIE — At fourth graders like Alivia Beard (eight a school celebrating a year of FORT WAYNE — In junior varsity points), Madalyn Rauner and Maddie “lasts,” Saint Joseph’s girls’ bas- Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Parsenow pulled their weight as well, ketball team had a chance to cel- tournament action, St. Joseph-Hessen chipping in crucial baskets and timely ebrate some firsts Saturday night. Cassel hosted the small school 2012 rebounds. Coach Ric Mauch’s Indians championship on Sunday, Feb. 12. For the Twins, Grace Castleman won the school’s first girls basket- For the girls, the hosts got by the was 4-4 from the charity stripe and led ball sectional since 2007, downing St. Rose-St. Louis Twins, 32-17, in a her team with 10 points. archrival Marian, 42-19, in the hard-fought battle. The Twins hung In the boys’ brackets, the Class 3-A sectional final at New tough the first half trailing by just two Huntington Catholic Rams faced St. Prairie High School. It’s the first at the break, 11-13, but a big third Joseph-Hessen Cassel for the trophy. time Saint Joe has ever beaten quarter by the Squires was too much The Rams led the entire game, Marian in a basketball sectional for them to handle. until the Squires mounted a come- championship game. Returning to the bench after 26 back and tied things up at 27-27 after “They wholeheartedly wanted years of coaching both at Hessen a Nick Bosler bucket with 2:30 left to add a piece of hardware in the Cassel and Bishop Luers, Coach Ed to play. But Isiah Fettinger’s seven storied trophy case before the Merz said, “I could not have picked fourth-quarter points helped seal the school shut its doors,” said Mauch a better team to come back to. I told deal for the Rams who won it all, afterwards. “The girls made a pact them at our first practice we were 32-30. Ben Blomeke was huge for that we just weren’t returning to going to make this fun for both of us, Huntington scoring the double-double Angela Boulevard without singing learn the game of basketball and be with 12 points and 14 boards, while and laughing on the bus ride.” good Christians on the floor.” Ian Broderick controlled the tempo The good cheer wasn’t easy to Long-time co-partner, Kevin and settled his team down when they come by early in this clash, and DIANE FREEBY Harris, also took a break, but joined started to get out of their rhythm. neither were points. Both teams Saint Joseph’s No. 25 Alex Kubsch grabs the loose ball. Shown also are Merz as assistant this season. “All season we have talked about seemed tight in the first quarter, Marian’s No. 44 Nicolette DelPrete and Saint Joseph’s No. 23 Michelle In the win, the team’s lone sixth staying focused,” explained Coach before freshman Michelle Weaver Weaver graders, Jessica Dodane and Kathryn Jim Fettinger. beat the first-quarter buzzer with Knapke, carried the Squires at both Hessen Cassel’s talented Abram a three-pointer. That gave Saint Joseph’s a 6-3 lead, and sparked a 10-0 run by the Indians. Weaver tallied 15 points and six ends of the court like they have all Beard led with 14 points in the contest. “We panicked a little bit and boards, while sophomore Nicole got rattled,” said Marian coach Pat Francouer finished with eight Catanzarite. “Look at how many points. Another sophomore, Erin times we either didn’t make a pass Guzicki, led Marian with eight or made one pass and then shot. points. They (Saint Joseph’s) didn’t have Defense was a big part of the to spend any energy on defense.” story for Saint Joseph’s. The When the Indians did use their Indians forced 25 turnovers, while speed and quickness on defense holding Marian to just 18 percent early in the second half, Marian shooting. Francouer and point paid a price. The Knights made guard Nicole Przybyslawski held turnovers on eight of their first Marian’s inside-outside scoring nine possessions of the half, many duo of Katie Barnard and Katie converted into points by Saint Kavanugh to just eight points col- Joseph’s. Senior Alex Kubsch led lectively. the onslaught, finishing the game A young Marian squad closes with 14 points and 10 rebounds, its season with a 13-12 mark. The while taking three charges on Knights graduate just one senior, defense. so hope for next year abounds. “This is amazing,” Kubsch said But for the Indians, there’s in the postgame celebration. “This hope for next week, as Saint is the greatest feeling of my life. I Joseph’s puts its 17-6 record on can’t explain it.” the line against 18-6 Griffith in Kubsch received plenty the semifinals of the Rensselaer of help from underclassmen. regional at 1 p.m., EST.

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February 19, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 Saints, Christ the King in ICCL semifinals High School Biology Teacher Bishop Dwenger High school is looking for a qualified member to join BY MATT SOBIERALSKI the lead by going on an 8-0 run Christ the King’s Riley Stesiak capped off by a Jake Kelly three would not let the Panthers make their Science Department this fall. This teacher should hold a valid pointer. The Saints put in the a comeback in the second half Indiana State Teaching License and be willing to serve as a teacher in MISHAWAKA, SOUTH BEND hands of guard Jake Whitfield, as Stesiak scored seven of his 10 various subjects of science. The teacher should have good classroom — The quarter finals of the Inter- who calmed the team down and points in the third quarter to push City Catholic League’s post- got the ball inside to Patrick the King’s lead to 12. management skills and the ability to balance class work with lab work. season tournament started with Coulter, who scored eight of his The fourth quarter was the Joe Every candidate must work well with others in the department and col- games at Marian High School game high 19 points in the third Stead show for the Kings, as he laborate on building a strong curriculum. The ideal candidate will have and Saint Joseph’s High School’s quarter. poured in 11 of his game high 13 Alumni Gym. The opening game The pesky Cougars just would points, in the final quarter. The excellent written and oral communication skills; and strong organizational at Marian High School saw the not go away and fought to the Panthers fought and Dominic skills and the ability to multitask. All Dwenger staff members are Martin De Porres Division cham- very end. After a Denny Tomes Matthy’s game high 12 rebounds required to have a strong work ethic and collaborative approach to work. pion Mishawaka Catholic Saints lay-up, Whitfield would take over were not enough as the Panthers taking on a Corpus Christi Cougar the fourth quarter. Whitfield went fell, 40-19, and the Kings solidi- Since we are a Faith-based school, the Catholic Faith is preferable, but team that defeated the Our Lady on his own 8-0 run that ultimately fied their spot in the tournament not necessary. P lease send resume and cover letter by March 15, 2012 to: of Hungary Bulldogs in their first was the final blow to the hungry semifinals. game of the tournament. Cougars as the final buzzer sound- Other quarterfinal action at Amy Johns, Assistant Principal The game was controlled ed with a Saints’ 53-29 win. Saint Joseph’s High School’s early by the Mishawaka Catholic Whitfield finished the game Alumni Gym saw the Holy Cross Bishop Dwenger High School attack as starting guard Joe with 14 points. Coulter finished Crusaders charge passed the St. 1300 E. Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Ravotto began the game with a the game as not only the high Pius X Lions, 39-27. Brendon or via email at [email protected] quick three pointer. However, scorer but also the high rebounder Chappell led the Crusaders and all Corpus Christi’s starting point with 11 boards. Dominick Ferro scorers with 18 points, while Sam www.bishopdwenger.com • (260) 496-4700 guard Dominick Ferro tried to finished with 13 points and 10 Quinn poured in 15 points for the slow down the Saint’s attack as rebounds for the Cougars. Lions. he poured in nine first quarter The Mishawaka Catholic win Zach Credi’s 13 points and points to keep the Cougars in the clinched their birth into the semi- John Byszewski’s 10 points paced game as the first quarter ended finals where they would meet the the St. Joseph, South Bend, Eagles with Mishawaka Catholic leading, winner of the next game from as they topped the St. Matthew 16-9, over the Cougars. Marian Gym that pitted the St. Blazers, 46-22. Father John Riccardo The song would remain the Anthony Panthers against the The semifinals of the post- same in the second quarter as Christ the King Kings. season tournament will tip off Corpus Christi had no answer The Christ the King Kings Saturday at Marian High School to the rebounding of the Saints’ would use hard-nosed defense with the Mishawaka Catholic bruisers Patrick Coulter, Nate and rebounding to try and halt Saints taking on the Kings of hosts Thomas and Anthony Blum. the Panthers of St. Anthony. The Christ the King at 3:30 p.m. The Mishawaka Catholic used a pleth- Kings used a 6-0 run to close the other semifinal matchup between ora of offensive rebounds to cash first quarter to stretch a two-point the Holy Cross Crusaders and the CHRIST in on second chance points. The lead to an eight-point lead. The St. Joseph, South Bend, Eagles Saints would push their lead to 14 second quarter saw a lot of the will immediately follow the first before the half. same action from both teams, but game. The championship game IS Dominick Ferro and his Cougar after a time out by St. Anthony’s, is slated for 3 p.m. next Sunday teammates would fight at the they would go on a 6-0 run to cut at Saint Joseph’s High School’s THE start of the second half to cut into the Kings lead to eight. Alumni Gym. ANSWER

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BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN was formed by Pam Leach, building confidence and charac- Kathy Moran and Melissa ter, and social and spiritual devel- Martin. Moran explains, “We opment. The group accepts girls FORT WAYNE — A group of worked for a year to educate from kindergarten through grade young parents from West Chester, Msgr. John (Kuzmich, pastor) 12 and divides them by age into Ohio, were seeking a wholesome, on the benefits of AHG. Once he the five different level divisions Christ-centered program for their gave us his blessing, we simply of AHG. daughters in 1995. Frustrated asked for volunteers who felt The first group for the young- with the increasing secular focus- called to bring this ministry to St. est members is called “pathfind- es of other options available, they Vincent.” er.” At this level, girls can earn formed the American Heritage A team of 14 stepped for- necklace beads for attendance, Girl (AHG), which began its first ward last fall and a troop meet- participation and Bible verse year of programming with about ing was held on Jan. 17, with memorization. As a “tenderheart,” 100 members and 10 troops. Most enough leaders to cover all five members earn achievement of the troops met in the West levels and 61 girls the first out- badges, service stars and activity Chester area and worked on ing. The girls were taught the patches for completing various badges written by the parents who AHG oath, mission and salute responsibilities. “Explorers and developed the organization. as they participated in their first pioneers” have increased expec- AHG is a nonprofit organiza- flag ceremony. They also enjoyed tations while the “patriot” level tion dedicated to the mission getting acquainted, making crafts, MICHELLE CASTLEMAN expects the highest skill level of building women of integrity working towards their “Joining Grace Simcox salutes the flag during closing ceremonies at the first meet- in all areas. “Patriot” members through service to God, family, Award” and a short skit and a ing of the St. Vincent American Heritage Girl troop. work closely with the unit lead- community and country. The guest speaker — a retired veteran ers helping to plan and carry out organization offers badge pro- showing them the proper care and activities, allowing them to make grams, service projects, female respect for the American flag. kindness and caring. They strive all in authority and responsible decisions on a regular basis. leadership opportunities and out- The vision for AHG is to be to be helpful and willing to serve for their actions. Finally, AHG The St. Vincent chapter will door experiences. the premier national character others. demands reverence from their hold individual grade level This program of character development organization for In addition, they pledge to members — faithfulness to God squad meetings at various times building has successfully served young women that embraces be honest, loyal and persever- and a deep respect of others’ over the next month, while the thousands of girls since its incep- Christian values and encourages ant, while remaining pure in beliefs. multi-grade troop meetings will tion and in 2012 was launched family involvement. As part of mind and body. The troop must Core concepts emphasized be held the third Tuesday of in the Fort Wayne area at St. AHG, each member promises to be resourceful using their time, through the ministry include life each month. Their plans for the Vincent de Paul Parish. be compassionate by understand- materials and talent wisely, skill enhancement, female lead- remainder of 2012 include earn- The Christian Scouts troop ing others in fellowship, empathy, respectful to their country and ership, teamwork development, ing badges, service work and fun.

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he he he ross ord ross ord ross ord       February 19, 2012 TODAY ’ S CATHOLIC MO B SW I M A B B19 A UFO SAR I SAC L TD FONT D I P CAO TROY SOON R I P ECON AL SO AHA AREA T I DE GRAC I OUS S I NE GNU RUSK LEER RAW MACH ASEA U RN T H E L AW ENSNARE SPEAK K I NFOLK SPEAK REST IN SPEACE LUR GREAT EPE L I SP RUS V I SA HAST E AR I S I NG WRATH KIN INN APSES REX STY Bremen Pauline Marie AVEDuncan, VJoseph I NYL J. Wroblewski, DEL SINS AID KNOB GAPE JOT GENE hat s appening Janet M. Abbott, 69, 83, St. Bavo GASP79, I NG Holy Family SHORE WOE ART MAGNA OW E N O D N E S T S W ’ h ? ULCER ALOE MARK PA L CHUB W I N St. Dominic Elizabeth M. Wullaert,SPARSE Joseph M. OB Wroblewski, I S T OW E H E R E I A M I D I OT WAGTA I L Columbia City 95, St. JosephCAFE91, N Holy I GER Cross I AN TUNA NATO FLU CAMP N I GH NBA WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcements about upcoming events in the diocese. Send in your John L. Fries, 83, OPA L SCUD ODE OBE Y O L EO FOG KNEE FRET T I C Notre Dame Richard E. Adamski, 86, announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, St. Paul of the Cross W A R Y E Y E S N OW W A S WO RN Y E S YEN LESS ESE Minnie M. Kearney, 77, St. Stanislaus© 2012 Tri-C-A Publications © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that require an admission charge or Elkhart Basilica of the Sacred Paul J. Kozak, 81, Irene T. Smith, 83, St. Heart payment to participate will receive one free listing. For additional listings of that event, please call St. Jude Thomas the Apostle our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824 to purchase space. Stephen S. Marozsan, Robert E. Jankowski, Fort Wayne 86, Basilica of the 80, St. Adalbert Peter Arlid Blichert, 91, Sacred Heart MISC. HAPPENINGS Saturday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. FISH FRIES St. Charles Borromeo Walkerton to 1 p.m. in the school gym, Rome City Bach Collegium to perform Pre-Lenten fish fry Carol F. Braunsdorf, 77, 14607 Bluffton Rd. Admission Sue Tennity-Runser, Esta Joyce Schilling, Fort Wayne — The Bach Bluffton — St. Joseph Parish, St. Patrick Collegium will host a concert is free. Game tickets will be 25 Knights of Columbus Council 69, St. Elizabeth Ann 84, St. Gaspar cents each or six for $1. A raffle 7555, 1300 N. Main St., will have Seton Warsaw Sunday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. at South Bend the Cathedral of the Immaculate is planned with tickets at $1 each a pre-Lenten fish/tenderloin fry, William V. Bruno, 97, or six for $5. All proceeds will Mishawaka Rita B. Rigney, 81, he he he Conception. This concert focuses Friday, Feb. 17, from 4:30-7:30 Sacred Heart on five episodes from the last benefit tuition assistance. p.m. in the social hall. Tickets are Barbara J. Peli, 78, St. John the Baptist ross ord ross ord days of Jesus, to illustrate the $9 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 St. Monica   ross ord   Theology for Generation X and free for children 5 and under.       development of choral music from the 16th to the 18th century, Fort Wayne — Sainthood and Carry out available. fry on Friday, Feb. 24, from 5-7 TABOR ZEN OWE USED AHA FMG ANT I OCT IWO by means of the St. John Passion Lives of the Saints will be pre- p.m. Adults $8, children (5-12) ALICE IRE SRI SHREW SEC LOO HOUSE F LU NOW as interpreted by Schuetz, Bach sented by Dr. John Bequette, Knights offer fish fries all during Lent $3. Chicken strips for $8 and R I GH T ONE COG SERVO PRO ADO STERN TUX DUE and others. Admission is free. For associate professor of Theology Warsaw — The Bishop Pursley shrimp for $8.50 is available. RU I N DEATH I RS AL L I ED ADD BEH I ND information visit bachcollegium. at the University of Saint Francis, Assembly will host a fish fry on ELDERS CLARET TH I CKET YELL EPHESUS DEAD com or call (260) 485-2143. Monday, Feb. 20, from 7-9 p.m. all Fridays during Lent (except on CANCELLATION LEO NOBLER N AME WH I T E V I OL MA J OR at Don Hall’s Gas House, 305 Good Friday) from 4:30-7 p.m. at All family rosary L E N S MOO L A O S TSP TERSE MAD EGG CAVES WPA Lenten series on Catholicism shown E. Superior St. For information the council hall. Tickets are $8.50 PLEXUS FB I KOREA MARK MOSES ROAN Fort Wayne — The all family REPA I R DENT I N TEEN WAGONER SWAN DUB I ETY Notre Dame — “Catholicism,” call (260) 436-8704 or email jbe- for adults and $4 for children rosary will be discontinued due [email protected]. ages 6-12. HERTZ ASEA TRAG I C CUR BLONDS SEC by Father Robert Barron, will be to lack of attendance. Continue to OR I A I L I SAAC R I G GOD M I DAS OAR EOS AHEAD offered for viewing and discussion pray the rosary for all families in Holy Cross Lenten lectures to begin Fish fry and salad bar N I L R I M NAD I R I L L HOE SANDS N I L MRS MERCY by Sacred Heart Parish Tuesdays, the comfort of your home. EEL D I S GLORY OLE TLC HAZE END NEW SATE Feb. 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20 and Notre Dame — Holy Cross South Bend — St. Adalbert 27 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., and College will begin a six-week Parish will have a fish fry and © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications Thursdays, Feb. 23, Mar. 1, 8, 15, Lenten series on Wednesday, salad bar Friday, Feb. 24, from 22 and 29 from 7-9 p.m. Contact Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross 3:30-7 p.m. in the Heritage The Country Chef, Inc Michelle Kriss at (574) 631-7508 Village. Speakers will include: Center. Adults and carry-outs are Broasted Fish, Chicken,Potatoes, etc. or [email protected] to register. Brother Raymond Papenfuss, $9, children 5-12 are $4 and chil- Fort Wayne Phone 260-639-6010 Admission is free. CSC, Father Dan Groody, CSC, dren under 5 are free. Enjoy Broasted Fish by The Country Chef at these locations: Brother John Paige, CSC, Father February St. Aloysius School plans winter carnival Michael Connors, CSC, Jean Knights plan fish fry 17 St. Joseph Hessen Cassel US Hwy 27 South of 469 (drive thru only) Yoder — St. Aloysius School Morman Unsworth and Father South Bend — The Knights of 24 St. Louis Besancon Hall Old US 30/Lincoln Hwy, East of New Haven will have a winter carnival Edward Malloy, CSC. Visit Columbus Council 5521, 61533 March www.holycrossvillage.com. S. Ironwood Dr., will have a fish 2 St. Aloysius Church 14623 Bluffton Road 3 Mt. Calvary Lutheran 1819 Reservation Drive, Fort Wayne 9 St. Joseph Church Brooklyn/Hale Avenues, Fort Wayne 16 HAAA- Hoagland Pavilion Hoagland, IN 18 Sunday at St. Louis Besancon Thru Drive thru Broasted Chicken Dinner 11:00 a.m. 23 Cornerstone Youth Center 19819 Monroeville Rd., Monroeville 24 Emmanuel Lutheran Church 9909 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne CHRIST 30 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Ch. 10700 Aboite Ctr Rd, Fort Wayne

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20 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC February 19, 2012 Bishops from Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin begin visits to Vatican

BY FRANCIS X. ROCCA major basilicas: St. John Lateran, St. Peter’s, St. Paul Outside the Walls and St. Mary Major. The VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Region VII bishops will return to Members of the U.S. Conference St. Peter’s Feb. 11 for Mass at the of Catholic Bishops’ Region VII Altar of Blessed John Paul II. — which includes the states of Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin — started their “ad limina” visits to Rome Feb. 9 with morning Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, before the Altar of the Tomb of St. Peter. During their visit, which will end Feb. 17, the bishops will dis- cuss a wide range of pastoral mat- ters with Pope Benedict XVI and Vatican officials. A major theme is likely to be the new evangeli- zation, which will be the subject of a Vatican synod this October. In recent weeks, the pope has told other visiting American bishops of the urgent need to defend reli- gious freedom against the threat CNS PHOTO/L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO of “radical secularism.” Pope Benedict XVI meets Feb. 9 with The bishops’ periodic visits U.S. bishops from Indiana on their “ad are formally called “ad limina limina” visits to the Vatican. Seated at apostolorum,” which means “to left are: Auxiliary Bishop Christopher J. the thresholds of the apostles” Coyne of Indianapolis; Bishop Timothy Peter and Paul, who were mar- L. Doherty of Lafayette; Bishop Kevin C. tyred in Rome. Traditionally, the PROVIDED BY BISHOP KEVIN RHOADES Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend; and visits serve as an occasion for Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, left, and Bishop Bishop Dale J. Melczek of Gary. leaders of local churches to draw John M. D’Arcy, bishop emeritus, right, inspiration as well as guidance from the center of Catholicism. meet with Pope Benedict XVI at the “ad The spiritual aspect of “ad limina” visit Feb. 9. At left, from left, are Auxiliary Bishop limina” visits is most evident Coyne, Bishop Charles C. Thompson, in the liturgies that the bishops Bishop Rhoades, Bishop Melczek and concelebrate at Rome’s four Bishop Doherty.

Office of Family Life, Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend Diocesan Marriage & Family Conference Notre Dame Conference Center • Saturday, March 24, 2012 Come & join Bishop Kevin Rhoades, Fr. Bob Lengerich & Fr. David Mary Engo, FFM

It's easy to lose sight of the "big picture" in the day-to-day business of raising a family and making a marriage work. The 2012 Diocesan Marriage and Family Conference aims to deepen the understanding of marriage and family life as a vocation from God and encourage an appreciation of its many dimensions. We will also be marking the 30th Anniversary of Bl. John Paul II's apostolic exhortation on the family, Familiaris Consortio. Pope Benedict has referred to this document as the "Magna Carta" of marriage and family ministry.

Through a combination of plenary sessions and workshops, this conference will explore the Church's rich vision of marriage and family life as it relates to topics such as the theology of the body, family prayer, the family and work, the family as the domestic church, raising teens and dealing with issues such as infertility, divorce and homosexuality. This conference is for adults of all ages and circumstances Ñ married couples, couples preparing for marriage, single parents, college students, clergy, pastoral ministers and anyone else interested in enriching their understanding of the vocation of marriage and family life.

For the full schedule and to register, go directly to the conference website at cce.nd.edu or call the Notre Dame Conference Center at (574) 631-6691. The registration fee of $35 per person includes conference materials, continental breakfast, a boxed lunch and afternoon snacks. College or graduate students are welcome to attend any of the plenary or workshop sessions at no cost. For more information, you may call the center or the Office of Family Life at (574) 234-0687.