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Profession of vows Brothers profess ‘ministry of Eucharistic love’ temporary vows BY TIM JOHNSON AND KAY COZAD Page 4 FORT WAYNE — Describing the Holy Priesthood as the “ministry of Eucharistic love” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades ordained two new priests — Father Jacob Meyer and Father Benjamin Muhlenkamp — at the Fortnight for Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Freedom Wayne on Saturday, May 26. “Today, Deacon Ben and Deacon Jacob enter the Examples of religious liberty priesthood of Christ through the Sacrament of Holy Orders. They pledge to serve Christ and to follow attacked in U.S., Egypt His call. For this, we thank these two young men. Page 5 And we thank the Lord for the gift of the priesthood, a gift for the Church and for the world. Our diocese rejoices today in this gift,” said Bishop Rhoades in the opening remarks of his homily. The Rite of Ordination began before a capac- Ordination package ity congregation with the formal presentation of the candidates by Msgr. Bernard Galic, director of the Additional photos Office of Vocations for the Diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend, and pastor of St. Aloysius Parish, Pages 10-11, 20 Yoder. Msgr. Galic affirmed the readiness of both candidates. In his homily, Bishop Rhoades spoke of how the deacons “will be united to Jesus Christ in a new and Jubilarians radical way. A new seal will be imprinted on their very being.” Diocesan and Congregation Bishop Rhoades explained a priest’s mission is “to link the world with God and with humanity, to of Holy Cross be a mediator: to bring human beings to God, to redemption, to true and eternal life.” Pages 8-9, 12-14 JOE ROMIE Father Jacob Meyer, left, and Father Ben Muhlenkamp, right, kneel before Bishop Kevin C. “Ben and Jacob, today receive the divine autho- rization through the Sacrament of Holy Orders,” Rhoades during the Prayer of Ordination. Bishop Rhoades celebrated the Rite of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood on Saturday, May 26, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. ORDAIN, PAGE 4 Bishop Rhoades to lead Corpus Christi Procession

BY TIM JOHNSON “Corpus Christi” is Latin for the “Body of we should have for our Lord.” Christ.” On the feast of Corpus Christi, Catholics He added, “And carrying the Holy Eucharist honor the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. through our streets and neighborhoods reminds us FORT WAYNE — “I am excited to invite This feast is traditionally celebrated through a that we are to carry Jesus with us always, making the faithful of our diocese to join me in mark- Eucharistic Procession at which the consecrated Him known to others.” ing the feast of Corpus Christi … with a host is placed in the monstrance and the congre- In the letter to priests, Bishop Rhoades said, Eucharistic Procession — this time in Fort gation reverently follows the Eucharist singing “Following our Catholics Come Home Campaign Wayne,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades said in hymns and reciting prayers. and preparing for the coming Year of Faith, this a letter he wrote to priests of the diocese. At the conclusion of the procession Benediction Eucharistic Procession through the heart of Fort Bishop Rhoades will lead a Corpus Christi takes place. This is a blessing given by making the Wayne is an opportunity to deepen devotion to Eucharistic Procession through the streets of Sign of the Cross with the exposed Eucharist in Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and witness to the Fort Wayne on Sunday, June 10, beginning the monstrance. hope we have in Him.” at approximately 12:30 p.m. in front of the In a letter to first communicants encouraging “I look forward to carrying the Holy Eucharist Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. their participation, Bishop Rhoades said, “There through the city past businesses and homes and “We will stop for Benediction at Headwaters is a tradition in the Church that children who have the city jail,” Bishop Rhoades said in the letter. Park and Most Precious Blood Church as we pro- just received Jesus in the Eucharist for the first “The love of Jesus in the Eucharist and our prayers cess to Queen of Angels Church, where we will time will wear their First Holy Communion attire and hymns along the way are sure to touch many close with Benediction,” Bishop Rhoades said. for the Eucharistic Procession.” hearts in our community.” “Everyone is invited to celebrate afterwards with “I hope many of you will wear your suits and Bishop Rhoades shared a memory as a semi- a fiesta.” The fiesta — or party — is a Hispanic dresses and veils,” Bishop Rhoades requested of narian in Rome with the first communicants: “(I) tradition that follows after the Benediction of a the first communicants. “It will be a reminder for Eucharistic Procession. everyone, including myself, of the reverent love CHRISTI, PAGE 20 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 3, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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Your bishop prays for you. I built on this solid rock? We can easily fall in their lives. They live in confusion and ask the young Virgin of Nazareth to accom- into what Saint Paul calls “the works of the blind conformity to the fads of the moment. pany you along the path of life. May the flesh.” This happens when we live only for They look for happiness in the works of Blessed Virgin Mary help you to say “yes” ourselves. Saint Paul lists some of these the flesh and find themselves anything but as she did to the awesome gift of her Son. works of the flesh: “lewd conduct, impurity, happy. Mary welcomed Jesus with faith and gave licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, hostilities, It is in our friendship with Christ that we him to the world with love. This is also our bickering, jealousy, outbursts of rage, self- find life and strength. If we listen to him vocation and our mission, the vocation and ish rivalries, dissensions, factions, envy, and walk with him, if we live by the Spirit, mission of the Church: to welcome Christ drunkenness, orgies, and the like.” These our lives become authentic. We experience into our lives and give him to the world. things bring misery to our lives. They bring the fruits of the Spirit. May the Mother whom Christ gave us from destruction. Our lives, our houses, collapse. Last summer, I led a group of young the cross, watch over you always! May God Saint Paul gives us a warning: “those who people from our diocese to World Youth bless you! do such things will not inherit the kingdom Day in Madrid, Spain. I wish to address June 3, 2012 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Public Schedule of biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS

• Tuesday, June 5, 11 a.m. — Presbyterate Meeting, Sacred Heart Parish, Warsaw • Wednesday, June 6, 3 p.m. — Graduation Mass for Northeast Indiana Catholic Home Educators, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne

Priest assignments announced

Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades has made the following appointments, effective June 26, 2012: • Rev. Dale Bauman from pastor, Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Pierceton, to pastor, Saint Joseph Parish, Roanoke and Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish, Nix Settlement. • Rev. Daniel Chukwuleta from chaplain, Saint Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, to pastor, Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, Avilla. • Rev. Matthew Coonan to Associate Vocation Director of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, while continuing as parochial vicar at Saint Vincent de Paul Parish, Elkhart. CNS PHOTO/REUTERS • Rev. Andrew Curry from parochial vicar, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Fort Wayne, to pastor, People walk across the main square outside the cathedral of Milan, Italy, Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Pierceton and Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish, North Manchester and in this 2011 file photo. The northern Italian city is hosting the World Catholic chaplain at Manchester College. Meeting of Families May 30-June 2. • Rev. Edward Erpelding from pastor, Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, Avilla to priest chaplain at Parkview North Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. • Rev. David Kashangaki, C.S.C., to parochial vicar, Saint Patrick Parish and Saint Hedwig Parish, Catholics can gain indulgence South Bend. • Rev. Lawrence Kramer from pastor, Saint Paul of the Cross Parish, Columbia City, to retirement, with residence at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Fort Wayne. by praying for families, • Rev. Vincent Rathappillil, V.C., from parochial vicar at Holy Family Parish and Saint John the Baptist Parish, South Bend to pastor, Saint John the Baptist Parish, South Bend. • Rev. Kenneth Sarrazine from pastor, Saint Joseph Parish, Roanoke and Saint Catherine of going to Milan Alexandria Parish, Nix Settlement to retirement, with residence at Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community, Fort Wayne. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — An indulgence is a remission • Rev. Gary Sigler from pastor, Queen of Angels Parish, Fort Wayne to pastor, Saint Paul of the Catholics who dedicate them- of the temporal punishment a Cross Parish, Columbia City. selves to special prayers and person is due for sins that have • Rev. Christopher Smith from pastor, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Goshen to pastor, Queen of efforts to promote the holiness been forgiven. Participants in Angels Parish, Fort Wayne. of Christian families can receive World Meeting of Families can • Rev. John Steele, C.S.C., to administrator, Blessed Sacrament Parish, Albion, and administrator, Saint special indulgences during the earn a plenary indulgence after Joseph Parish, LaGrange. World Meeting of Families May going to confession, receiving the • Rev. Anthony Steinacker from parochial vicar, Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Fort Wayne, to pas- 30-June 2 in Milan. Eucharist and offering prayers for tor, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Goshen. Pope Benedict XVI authorized the intentions of the pope. the indulgences for those who, People who cannot attend the The assignment of the following newly ordained priests will be effective on June 14, 2012: “truly repentant and motivated Milan meeting still can earn the • Rev. Jacob Meyer by charity, dedicate themselves indulgence by “spiritually uniting to parochial vicar, Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Fort Wayne and priest chap- to the sanctification of the fam- themselves” with the pope and lain at Bishop Dwenger High School, Fort Wayne. ily,” said a decree published May event participants, reciting the • Rev. Benjamin Muhlenkamp to parochial vicar, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Fort Wayne and 25 by Cardinal Manuel Monteiro Lord’s Prayer and the creed and priest chaplain at Bishop Luers High School, Fort Wayne. de Castro, head of the Apostolic offering special prayers for the Penitentiary, which deals with family, the decree said. indulgences. Bishop Rhoades encourages donation of blood

Dear Friends in Christ, The American Red Cross is a primary supplier of blood and blood products Pope’s assistant arrested for the state of Indiana. While the summer months are a busy time of year for many of us, the Red Cross needs our support to ensure blood is available for patients in need. in ‘VatiLeaks’ probe Spending time at the ballpark, going on vacation and enjoying a picnic are activities we associate with summer. Unfortunately, there is another reality of BY CAROL GLATZ AND can often be seen with the pope summer: low blood supply. Currently, 38 percent of the United States population is eligible to donate blood, yet only 8 percent actually do. CINDY WOODEN sitting in the front seat of the popemobile, next to the driver The Red Cross is the only blood collection agency that is dedicated to helping families and during papal general audiences on communities be safer at home and around the world through a broad range of services. It not only VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Wednesdays. supplies area hospitals with the blood their patients require, but is also recognized for its valuable Vatican spokesman Father The spokesman said Vatican contributions certifying people with vital lifesaving skills, mobilizing relief to victims of disasters Federico Lombardi confirmed judge Nicola Picardi has com- and serving as a communications link to military personnel. that Paolo Gabriele, the pope’s pleted “the first phase” of a The goal of the Red Cross is to provide blood to any hospital that requests it. Even when private assistant, was arrested preliminary investigation and another blood bank supplies a local hospital, the Red Cross can be there during times of need or after private Vatican documents Vatican judge Piero Antonio to meet hospital demand for rare blood types or specialized products that other blood banks may were found in his possession Bonnet has begun the next step of be unable to fulfill. in connection to the so-called the inquiry. Since blood can be split into different components, each donation can help save as many as “VatiLeaks” scandal that began in Father Lombardi said May 25 three lives. Just think about the number of lives we could touch if each of us donated at least once January. that Gabriele, then unnamed by this summer! There are 2,250 hours of summer; please spend one of them giving the gift of life Father Lombardi said Gabriele the Vatican, had been questioned by donating blood. was arrested the evening of May by Vatican judges in order to Individuals who are 16 years of age (with parental permission), meet weight and height 23 by Vatican police after they obtain further information. requirements and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. For more infor- found the illegally obtained docu- Gabriele has named two law- mation, questions about eligibility or to make a blood donation appointment please call 1-800- ments in his home, which is on yers to represent him during the RED CROSS (1-800-773-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Vatican territory. He was still Vatican investigation and he has Sincerely, under arrest as of May 26, the already had a chance to meet with day the Vatican statement was Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades issued. The dark-haired assistant LEAKS, PAGE 4 4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 3, 2012 to the bishop and his successors. ings. This is such a momentous The elect then prostrated them- moment that you feel just full of selves on the floor of the cathe- grace. It’s almost like Our Lady ORDAIN dral as a sign of their complete — you feel so close to her. She submission to the will of God, brings us closer to her Son.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 while the Litany of Saints was Father Meyer’s family was in beautifully sung. awe as they heard their beaming The deacons knelt before son remark, “It’s one of the best Bishop Rhoades said. “God gives Bishop Rhoades and later the days — where the will of the them what they are unable to take entire college of priests who Lord has been done. And for the upon themselves. God gives them processed by to lay hands on the rest of my life I get to do His will the gift of participation in the heads of the candidates, in accor- to the best of my ability.” priesthood of Christ.” dance with the apostolic tradition. Father Meyer’s mother, Julie He added, “By virtue of the Then, with Deacon Jacob Meyer said of the ordination, “It was sacrament, they will be empow- and Deacon Ben Muhlenkamp humbling and very joyful.” She is ered to speak in the person of kneeling before him, Bishop grateful to all who have assisted Christ the Priest who will use Rhoades put aside the miter, and, her son on his spiritual journey their lips and their hands.” with hands outstretched, prayed toward this day and said, “As a Bishop Rhoades said, “A good the Prayer of Ordination. mother it is comforting to know and holy priest is one who is The newly-ordained priests of all the priest, deacons, laypeo- constantly striving, with the help were then vested — Father Ben ple and all those who’ve helped of God’s grace, to grow in these Muhlenkamp by Father Mark him on his journey. It’s a great human virtues.” These virtues Gurtner, pastor of Our Lady of day!” include generosity, goodness, jus- Good Hope Church, Fort Wayne; Father Meyer’s dad, Kurt, pro- tice, prudence and wisdom. and Father Jacob Meyer by Msgr. vided some comic relief, saying, “When we think of the life William Schooler, pastor of St. when asked what it felt like to be and ministry of the priest today, Pius X Church, Granger — with the father of a priest: “(A priest) we must see it in the light of the stole and chasuble, signs of coming from me, the Good Lord the priesthood of Jesus and His the priestly office, after which has a sense of humor.” He added mediation,” Bishop Rhoades said. Bishop Rhoades anointed their that his son got his faith from his “Ben and Jacob are called to be palms with chrism, a consecrated mother and his leadership skills instruments of this mediation and perfumed oil that symbolizes from his dad. in all they do as priests of Jesus wisdom and strength. Father Ben Muhlenkamp said Christ: in their love and compas- The gifts for the Liturgy of his ordination, “It’s just so sion for the suffering, in their of the Eucharist were brought humbling to believe what these ministry of anointing the sick, in forward to Bishop Rhoades by hands can now do and what the their hearing confessions, in their Bud Hoying, Lyn Brophy, Kurt Lord wants to work through these preaching the liberating truth of and Julie Meyer. They delivered hands. Right now I just have such the Gospel and in their celebra- the paten and chalice to Bishop a feeling of thankfulness unto tion of the Holy Eucharist.” Rhoades, who then handed them God.” Bishop Rhoades said, “The over to the newly ordained with His mother Mary Agnes Eucharist must be the heart of the exhortation to discharge their JOE ROMIE agreed with her newly ordained your priestly life and ministry. It priestly duties in imitation of Newly ordained Father Jacob Meyer offers a blessing to a family on the son and remarked, “You antici- is something real and essential Christ. plaza of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne after pate this day but when it comes that must also become existential, The ordination rite concluded the Mass of Ordination on May 26. you simply can’t grasp it.” that is, something you live each with Bishop Rhoades and all She is confident that Father day, especially in your pastoral the other priests in attendance Muhlenkamp will be a “servant ministry.” bestowing the fraternal kiss of the Lord.” Bishop Rhoades entrusted the of peace on Father Meyer and to all who had assisted the two newly established status as broth- Gary Muhlenkamp, Father two to the loving care of Mary, Father Muhlenkamp, as a means young priests on their journey er priests. Following congratula- Muhlenkamp’s dad explained the heavenly mother of priests: of welcoming them into the pres- toward the priesthood and made tions from both Bishop Rhoades that much prayer had gone into “May she intercede for you, that byterate. the Mass of Ordination so special. and Bishop John M. D’Arcy, this day. “A lot of years,” he said you may joyfully carry out the The celebration of the Fathers Meyer and Muhlenkamp bishop emeritus, who accepted adding with conviction, “Ben is holy mission you receive today!” Eucharist, rich with symbolic were then affirmed by a rousing the two into the seminary, photos doing the best thing he could do.” After the homily, Deacon incense and regal music that filled standing ovation. were taken, and friends and fam- Sisters Hanna and Lori were Jacob Meyer and Deacon Ben the cathedral with joy, was con- Following the Mass the newly ily lined up to receive their first overjoyed and overwhelmed. The Muhlenkamp declared their inten- celebrated by the newly ordained ordained priests exited the cathe- blessings from the new priests. pride they felt for their brother tions to assume the responsibility along with dozens of diocesan dral and stepped out onto the sun- Father Jacob Meyer told was evident when they chimed of the office of priesthood and priests. Bishop Rhoades conclud- lit plaza where dozens of priests Today’s Catholic he felt “abso- together that this was the best day promised obedience and respect ed the rite with a note of gratitude and deacons applauded their lutely overwhelmed with bless- of their lives.

BROTHERS PROFESS TEMPORARY VOWS In a statement two days later, LEAKS Father Lombardi called the pub- Brother Francis Mary, kneeling, professes temporary lication of the letters for com- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 mercial gain a “criminal act” and vows to Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades during the Holy Mass said the Vatican would take legal of Temporary Vows at Our Lady of the Angels Oratory action. The publication, he said, at St. Andrew Church in Fort Wayne on May 21. them, Father Lombardi said. violated the right to privacy and The investigation will continue the “freedom of correspondence” Standing near the bishop, left to right, are Brother John until enough evidence has been of Pope Benedict, the letter writers and the pope’s closest col- Paul Mary, seminarian Bob Garrow, and Franciscan collected and then Judge Bonnet will either call Gabriele to stand laborators. Father David Mary Engo. Also professing temporary trial or be acquitted, he said. In the book’s introduction, A committee of three cardinals Nuzzi said his main source for the vows were Brother Fidelis Maria, Brother Isaac Mary Pope Benedict XVI appointed in texts told him he was acting with and Brother Paul Maria. Prior to this Mass, Bishop April to look into the leaks had a “small group” of Vatican insid- asked the gendarmes to investi- ers concerned about corruption Rhoades celebrated the Rite of Investiture with the gate. and a thirst for power within the friars community. Nine friars became novices, receiv- Dozens of private letters to Vatican. According to his source, Pope Benedict and other confi- Nuzzi said, none of the people ing new habits, cinctures and rosaries. The friars dential Vatican correspondence giving him documents knew who intend to send 10 of their members to Columbus, and reports, including encrypted the others were. cables from Vatican embas- Ohio, to establish a second foundation, or house, with sies around the world, were some of the brothers studying for the priesthood at leaked to an Italian journalist, Gianluigi Nuzzi. He published the Pontifical College Josephinum seminary. the documents in a book, “Your JOE ROMIE Holiness,” released May 17. June 3, 2012 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 5 Religious liberty under attack: A concrete example

Discrimination against Catholic humanitarian Religious liberty services WASHINGTON (USCCB) — For attacked in Egypt decades, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Migration and A concrete example of Violent attacks against Christian Refugee Services (MRS) has car- communities and Christian- ried out the commitment of the religious persecution owned businesses have resulted U.S. Bishops to serve and advocate WASHINGTON (USCCB) — in death and destruction, and for refugees, asylees and other usually go unpunished. forced migrants, immigrants and In early January 2012, at the Midnight Mass to celebrate With both Christians and other people on the move. Special Muslims joining together in concern is given to the most vulner- the birth of Christ, the Coptic Catholic church in Luxor, Egypt Tahrir Square to help bring down able among these populations, such the Mubarak government, many as the victims of human trafficking. was surrounded by Muslims. But these Muslims were not there to Christians thought life would get This commitment is rooted in the better for them, that they would Gospel mandate that every person attack the worshippers, but rather to protect them. Muslims formed have a chance to participate more is to be welcomed by the dis- equally in Egyptian society. ciple as if he or she were Christ liberty by allowing Catholic a cordon of security around the church. Some even took part in Instead, things have gotten worse. Himself and in the right of every organizations to participate in Churches in Cairo, human being to pursue, without All faithful are invited contracts in a manner consistent the service to visibly demonstrate their solidarity with Christians. Alexandria, Luxor and other constraint, the call to holiness. to attend the following: with their beliefs on contracep- parts of the country have been MRS developed years of tion and abortion. Bishop Johannes Zakaria, the • Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bishop Coptic Catholic bishop of Luxor, bombed, and the level of vio- expertise in actively working Is our most cherished free- lence directed against Christians to end human trafficking and emeritus, will celebrate Mass at St. dom truly under threat? was moved to say, “I was able to Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, on witness in person how ordinary has increased. For example, in protect those adults and chil- Among many current chal- October 2011, a peaceful group dren who have been exploited Friday, June 22, at 7 p.m. lenges, the federal govern- Muslims — just normal people • Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will who live around us — embraced of Christians gathering to pro- through trafficking. In 2006, ment has discriminated against test a lack of police response to MRS’s Anti-Trafficking celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Catholic humanitarian services our community. ... These breth- Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne, ren of ours have rejected vio- attacks on two churches in south- Services Program (ATSP) spe- based on their religious beliefs, ern Egypt, attacks that left 12 cifically began administering a on Saturday, June 30, at 5 p.m. even when those beliefs had lence, have asserted that terror- ism is not true Islam.” dead and over 200 injured, was federal program to provide inten- no impact on performance. met by Army tanks and guns that sive case management to foreign Religious liberty is more than This expression of support was much appreci- killed at least 17 more Christians. national victims of human traf- services in violation of Catholic freedom of worship; it includes Egypt presidential elec- ficking identified in the U.S. and its teaching. The federal govern- our ability to make our contribu- ated. Unfortunately, however, Christians in Egypt frequently tions took place in late May. territories. In 2010, through its net- ment refused to award a grant to tion to the common good of all Christians wonder which of the work of subcontracting agencies, MRS despite MRS’s earning a Americans without having to com- face discrimination, attacks, bombings and killings, often at many candidates will best protect ATSP helped survivors of human higher objective score from the promise our faith. Without religious the human rights of all, including trafficking from 64 countries, with government’s independent grant liberty properly understood, all the hands of extremists intent on taking advantage of current religious minorities. Will a new the largest number of survivors evaluators than two others that of us suffer, especially victims of president institute an interpreta- from India, Mexico, Thailand, the were awarded grants. And those human trafficking. political instability to promote an agenda of intolerance. tion of Islamic law that will Philippines and Haiti. Survivors two scored so low that they were make life even more difficult? had been trafficked on farms, deemed unqualified. What can you do Coptic Christians make up about 10 percent of Egypt’s According to the Egyptian in hotels and casinos, in private Religious institutions should not to ensure the protection Union of Human Rights homes, in spas and in other indus- be disqualified from a government population. The vast majority are Coptic Orthodox, while Organization, at least 100,000 tries for the purposes of forced contract based on religious belief, of religious freedom? Christians have fled Egypt since labor and/or sex trafficking. and they do not somehow lose their Coptic Catholics number about The U.S. Bishops have called 250,000. Under President Hosni March 2011, with some 42,000 However, despite many years religious identity or liberty upon for a Fortnight for Freedom from coming to the United States. of excellent performance by MRS entering such contracts. And yet Mubarak, Christians needed spe- June 21 to July 4. cial permission to build or repair These Christians have voted with in administering contract services a federal court in Massachusetts, Please visit www. fortnight- their feet, but most Christians for victims of human trafficking, turning religious liberty on its their churches. They experienced 4freedom.org for more informa- employment discrimination, par- remain in Egypt hoping and in 2011, the federal government head, has since declared that the tion on this important time of working for a better future for all changed its contract specifications First Amendment requires such a ticularly in high-level positions prayer, education and action in in government and the military. Egyptians. to require MRS to provide or refer disqualification — that the govern- support of religious liberty. for contraceptive and abortion ment somehow violates religious

Need help with summer? A Fortnight for Freedom The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urges that all energies the Catholic Community can muster be observed in a two week period of prayers and fasting THE devoted to a new birth of freedom in our beloved country from June 21 to July 4 - beginning with the feasts of St. Thomas More DOCTOR and St. John Fisher and ending with Independence Day, you are asked to join in urgent prayer for religious liberty! IS IN. Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bishop emeritus will celebrate Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend on Friday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. Weekdays at 1pm 445 Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne on Saturday, June 30 at 5:00 p.m. All faithful are invited 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 3, 2012 repeatedly expressed concern to Pope appoints North Gotti Tedeschi about the bank’s “governance,” but that the “situa- Dakota bishop to Denver, tion has deteriorated further.” The Maine bishop to Buffalo statement said that the board voted news Briefs to censure Gotti Tedeschi “for not WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope having carried out various respon- Benedict XVI has named Bishop sibilities of primary importance Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo, N.D., regarding his office,” but did not as the new archbishop of Denver specify the functions in ques- and also named Bishop Richard MEN CARRY STATUE OF ST. PANCRAS IN SPAIN tion. A statement from the board, J. Malone of Portland, Maine, released by the press office, said to head the Diocese of Buffalo, the members “are saddened by N.Y. The pope also accepted the the events which led to this vote resignation of Bishop Edward U. of no confidence, but believe that Kmiec, who is 75, the age at this action is important in order which canon law requires bish- to maintain the vitality of the ops to submit their resignation institute. “The board is now look- to the pope. The changes were ing ahead to the search for a new announced in Washington May and distinguished president,” who 29 by Archbishop Carlo Maria can promote “effective and wider Vagano, apostolic nuncio to the relations between the institute and United States. Archbishop Aquila, the financial community based on 61, succeeds Archbishop Charles the shared respect of accepted J. Chaput, who was named to international banking standards,” head the Philadelphia Archdiocese the statement said. The Vatican last July. The new archbishop has also said the bank’s commission headed the Fargo Diocese since of cardinals was to meet May 25 2002. Bishop Malone, 66, has to “assess the consequences of been Portland’s bishop since 2004. the motion taken by the board and decide on the most appropriate steps to be taken in the Archbishop urges people future.” In brief comments to the of all faiths to stand Italian news agency ANSA May 24, Gotti Tedeschi said, “I’m torn for religious freedom between a concern to tell the truth and not wanting to disturb the WASHINGTON (CNS) — Holy Father.” After receiving the inaugural CNS PHOTO/MARCELO DEL POZO, REUTERS Religious Freedom Award May 24, Baltimore Archbishop William Men carry a statue of St. Pancras before the start of a pilgrimage to the shrine named Each human being is E. Lori encouraged people of all after him in La Roda de Andalucia, Spain, May 13. Spaniards, who have the highest faiths to stand together to defend a miracle loved by God religious liberty. “U.S. bishops unemployment level in the eurozone, take fresh sprigs of parsley to the saint to ask for the Father, pope says and faithful Catholics in this coun- jobs and good health. In the fourth century, at age 14, St. Pancras was beheaded for pub- try, numerous though we may be, VATICAN CITY (CNS) — cannot fight the tide of radical sec- licly declaring his faith and, according to legend, fresh parsley must be placed before him Addressing God as “Father” is ularism alone,” Archbishop Lori an acknowledgement that God is said at the 2012 National Religious to bring good luck. the one who created, supports and Freedom Award Dinner, held at guides humanity, Pope Benedict the Georgetown Four Seasons XVI said. “Maybe people today Hotel in Washington. “I’m here Vatican publishes rules norms were published recently on the report said. Violent sectarian do not understand the beauty, to ask for your help. Together, we the congregation’s website www. attacks targeted Coptic Orthodox greatness and deep consolation” can achieve great things,” he said. for verifying Marian doctrinafidei.va. Cardinal Levada Christians in 2011, it said. About that comes from recognizing God Speaking to a crowd of 300 peo- apparitions wrote that he hoped the norms 100 Copts were killed, according as father, “because the paternal ple from many faiths who came “might be useful to theologians to the report, surpassing the death figure is not sufficiently present from across the country to attend VATICAN CITY (CNS) — To and experts in this field of the toll of the previous decade. In today,” the pope said May 23 dur- an all-day National Religious help bishops determine the cred- lived experience of the Church, most of the more than 40 sectarian ing his weekly general audience. Freedom Conference, Archbishop ibility of alleged Marian appari- whose delicacy requires an ever- attacks, the perpetrators were not Addressing an estimated 20,000 Lori said “fighting the tide of tions, the Vatican has translated more thorough consideration.” convicted, the report said. “This people gathered in St. Peter’s secularism in general, and cur- and published procedural rules high level of violence and the Square, Pope Benedict continued rent threats to religious liberty in from 1978 that had previously Commission lists Egypt failure to convict those respon- a series of audience talks about particular, can seem like a daunt- been available only in Latin. The sible continued to foster a cli- prayer in the letters of St. Paul. ing task, (but) we know that with “Norms regarding the manner among countries mate of impunity, making further Focusing on St. Paul’s assertion God, all things are possible, and of proceedings in the discern- with religious freedom violence more likely,” the report that it is the Holy Spirit that enables we know that prayer is the ulti- ment of presumed apparitions or said. The U.S. Commission on people to pray and to address God mate source of our strength in revelations” were approved by problems International Religious Freedom as “Abba, Father,” the pope said, this fight.” The conference was Pope Paul VI in 1978 and dis- reported that the transitional gov- “the absence of one’s father or the titled “Rising Threats to Religious tributed to the world’s bishops, WASHINGTON (CNS) — As ernment also failed to prevent the lack of a father’s presence in a Freedom,” and it was spon- but never officially published or Egyptians began voting to replace Egyptian media from vilifying child’s life today is a big problem sored by the American Religious translated into modern languag- ousted President Hosni Mubarak, religious groups including Coptic that always makes it difficult to Freedom Program, which is part es. However, over the past three Christian minorities were anx- Christians, Jews and Baha’is. understand fully what it means to of the Ethics and Public Policy decades, unauthorized transla- ious to see if the next govern- say that God is our father.” From Center. Speakers representing a tions have appeared around the ment would end restrictions on Vatican bank board fires the beginning of Christianity, range of religious backgrounds, world, according to U.S. Cardinal religious freedom and attacks on believers adopted Jesus’ form of and officials from state govern- William J. Levada, prefect of the religious minorities that had been president, citing neglect addressing God as father, espe- ment and advocacy groups, spoke Congregation for the Doctrine on the rise the past couple of of duties cially in the Lord’s Prayer, the about threats to religious freedom of the Faith. The doctrinal office years. Egypt was one of 16 coun- pope said. “Christianity is not a and conscience rights across the “believes it is now opportune to tries that the U.S. Commission on VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ettore religion of fear, but of trust and United States, on the federal, state publish these ‘Norms,’ providing International Religious Freedom Gotti Tedeschi, president of the love for the Father who loves us,” and local level, and in the military. translations in the principle lan- singled out for particular concern Vatican bank, was fired May 24 he said. Pope Benedict acknowl- Archbishop Lori, who chairs the guages” so as to “aid the pastors in its 2012 annual report, released by the bank’s board of supervisors, edged that “critics of religion U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee of the Catholic Church in their dif- in March. Egypt made the list who censured him for neglecting have said that speaking of God as for Religious Liberty, warned that ficult task of discerning presumed for the second year in a row. his duties amid worsening man- ‘father’ is simply a projection” of the U.S. Department of Health apparitions, revelations, messages “Over the past year, the Egyptian agement problems. The board of our own longings and desires, but and Human Services’ mandate on or, more generally, extraordinary transitional government continued the bank, formally known as the the Gospel shows that the opposite contraceptive coverage “has now phenomena of presumed super- to engage in and tolerate sys- Institute for the Works of Religion, is true, because “Christ shows us become the most critical religious natural origin,” the cardinal wrote tematic, ongoing and egregious issued an unusually blunt state- who the father is and what a true liberty challenge that we face in in a note dated December 2011. violations of freedom of thought, ment through the Vatican Press father is, so that we can under- the United States today.” His note and the newly translated conscience and religion or belief,” Office, noting that members had stand and also learn what true fatherhood is.” June 3, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Ancilla College Board push ahead of its Phase 1 goal, as did the University of Portland. approves three new Both are educational ministries of programs the congregation. But $14 million must still be round the iocese raised in the coming years in order DONALDSON — The Ancilla A d College Board of Trustees held its to meet the overall $30.9 million Spring meeting on Monday where goal and projected needs for: new associate’s degree programs • Religious formation, educa- in logistics, environmental tech- tion and advanced studies ($12 nology and exercise science were ST. JUDE PARISH BLESSES STATUE AND BEGINS GROTTO million); approved. • Holy Cross House, retire- Ancilla College offers two- ment, assisted living and wellness year, associate’s degrees that ($10.5 million); and allow graduates to enter the • International missions ($8.4 workforce or to transfer to senior million). institutions to obtain a bachelor’s The U.S. Province is a healthy degree. “With the approval of and vibrant Catholic religious these three programs Ancilla now community fortunate enough to offers 14 degree programs in high- have diverse age groups — from value disciplines that make a real men in their 20s to men in their difference for traditional and adult 90s — fulfilling founder Blessed learners in Northern Indiana,” said Basil Moreau’s vision to educate college president Ronald May. minds and hearts through a com- “Faculty worked for over a year mitment to education, parish and with regional businesses, advisory mission. The Footsteps Campaign groups and administrators from will allow Holy Cross to remain other institutions to build these vibrant and carry out that vision. programs,” said Joanna Blount, For more information on the dean of Ancilla’s Academic and Footsteps Campaign, please see Student Services. “We are very the website at footsteps.holycros- excited by the opportunities that susa.org. each degree offers for people interested in pursuing careers in these growing fields.” Logistics and Inventory Systems is one of the fastest grow- FRANCIE HOGAN ing employment categories in the Midwest with careers available in St. Jude Parish has the beginnings of a Marian grotto with a statue designed by Frank transportation, materials handling, Bougher, grounds and base prepared by Eagle Scout Mackenzie Gardner and funds warehousing and business management. donated by the Michelini family of St. Jude. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and St. Jude The environmental technology Pastor Father Tom Shoemaker conducted a prayer service and blessed the statue placed program is designed to provide certification and training in topics on the school grounds. Future plans include a grotto to be built on the site. like ground water quality, air quality measurement and environmental remediation, combined with a chance to tour the school one last brothers in all U.S. Province broad education in the sciences. time, take pictures and purchase Communities, in seven countries ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL HOSTS “With an aging population and memorabilia. on three continents, remembered more people than ever involved in Saint Joseph’s High School more than 700 friends of the SERVICE DAY high-impact recreation, exercise opened on Sept. 20, 1953, as the Province in their daily prayers and science bridges the gap between first consolidated Catholic high Masses. This special Day of Prayer health care, after an injury and school in the South Bend area. is the culmination of Phase 1 of developing physical skills and The school was made up of stu- the “Following in the Footsteps of mobility,” President May said. dents from Central Catholic High a Great Band of Men” Campaign. “Exercise science is a growing School, St. Hedwig School, St. Holy Cross Father David T. area of interest for students look- Joseph’s Academy and South Tyson, provincial superior of the ing at going on to pursue degrees Bend Catholic High School. U.S. Province, said the Footsteps in physical therapy and the health Contributions from South Bend Campaign has energized and sciences. Our faculty members are and Mishawaka parishioners strengthened the Holy Cross planning courses for adult learn- enabled building the school on Community. “I have witnessed ers, area teachers and coaches who 5.7 acres of land donated to the through this campaign new friend- want to increase their knowledge Diocese of Fort Wayne-South ships forged and old relationships of training, coaching and perfor- Bend by the Brothers of Holy strengthened; I have seen the mance improvement for everyone Cross. From 1953 to 1968, Saint priests and brothers of Holy Cross from dedicated to armchair ath- Joseph’s High School had sepa- energized in their ministries, letes,” Dean Blount said. rate divisions for boys and girls. knowing that so many people care Ancilla College enrolls 500 The faculty consisted primarily enough about their work to sup- students in 14 degree programs of Sisters and Brothers of Holy port it; and I can attest to what our ranging from business to nurs- Cross. In 1968 the school became founder, Blessed Basil Moreau, ing. It was founded by the Poor coeducational. found essential to the foundation Handmaids of Jesus Christ 75 For more information on the of Holy Cross, that being a close years ago, and is located on open house contact alumni@saint- collaboration with the lay faith- Union Road south of U.S. 30 near joehigh.com. ful,” Father Tyson said. “These Plymouth. intangibles define success for Holy Cross designates Day Holy Cross, and we are so very Saint Joseph’s High blessed our benefactors chose to LINDA MCCARTHY School hosts community of Prayer for Donors be part of the campaign’s suc- Over 120 St. Vincent de Paul School, Fort Wayne, families open house NOTRE DAME — To thank all cess.” and parishioners participated in St. Vincent’s Annual Family those who have offered financial In November 2011, eight months ahead of schedule, the SOUTH BEND —Saint Joseph’s and prayerful support over the Service Day on April 21. Eighteen homeowners within the Footsteps Campaign surpassed its High School will host a “last” past three years, the Congregation Phase 1 goal of $6.5 million. To community had their windows washed, lawns mowed and walk-through at 1441 N. Michigan of Holy Cross, United States date, more than $17 million has St. with a community open house Province of Priests and Brothers raked, and weeds pulled by these volunteers. Most impor- been raised. The University of for alums and their families on has planned a very special way to Notre Dame played a significant tantly, the love of Christ through service to their neighbors Sunday, June 10, from 11 a.m. thank its benefactors. role in helping the U.S. Province until 4 p.m. Visitors will have the On May 22, the priests and was shown to these grateful homeowners. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 3, 2012 Holy Cross priests and brothers celebrate milestone jubilees

NOTRE DAME — The Miceli. The family moved to 60 years. As a youth in 1945, he Iowa, Brother Ewald entered and Parish at the University of Congregation of Holy Cross, upstate New York when he was was inducted into the Army and Notre Dame where he received Notre Dame for 10 years, taught United States Province of Priests six. After a candidate year at the served in Europe for 18 months. the holy habit on Aug. 15, 1951, swimming and lifeguarding to and Brothers, hosted a Mass of University of Notre Dame, he In 1950 Breitenbach joined Holy in Sacred Heart Church. In June the seminarians, worked on the thanksgiving in celebration of entered the novitiate in Rolling Cross as a postulant and on Aug. 1952, the novitiate moved to Catholic Boy/Miss magazines the diamond, golden and silver Prairie on Aug. 15, 1943, and 15, 1951, he received the religious Jordan, Minn., where First Vows from 1960 to 1968, and assisted brother and priest jubilarians at made his First Profession of habit at Sacred Heart Church at were professed on Aug. 16, 1952. at Little Flower Parish, South the Basilica of the Sacred Heart Vows a year and one day later. Notre Dame. Breitenbach made his A short time later, Brother Ewald Bend. For the next 30 years at Notre Dame on May 25. Returning to Notre Dame, he First Profession of Vows on Aug. moved to Holy Cross College, Brother Hurcik served at Rockne Celebrants not serving in graduated in June 1947. 16, 1952, in Jordan, Minn., and his Washington, D.C., for his first Memorial Gym and Physical the diocese of Fort Wayne- After earning degrees from Final Vows Aug. 16, 1955. Brother obedience. Other obediences Education Department. Since South Bend include Holy Cross the Gregorian University in Breitenbach remained at the novi- around the Indiana province retiring from the P.E. Department Fathers Harry C. Cronin, Jerome Rome, and Catholic University in tiate for 15 years in charge of the included service at St. Joseph in 2008, he has assisted at the C. Esper, Lawrence J. Henry, Washington, D.C. Father Miceli care and maintenance of the build- Hall with the candidates, a short University Health Service as a William R. Persia, Chester S. was ordained in Washington, ings and property and determining time at the Foreign Mission computer/safety specialist. Prusynski and David Sherrer with D.C., on Feb. 9, 1952. work assignments for the novices. House, 10 years at Notre Dame 50 years of service. Celebrating In 1954, Father Miceli was He returned to Notre Dame in High School, Niles, Ill., and Brother John J. 25 years are Holy Cross Fathers assigned to teach and prefect at 1966 and was put in charge of the Moreau Seminary. Platte Eugene Justin Anjus-Sacred Heart the University of Notre Dame. maintenance of Moreau Seminary An avid bird watcher, Brother Holy Cross of Jesus Province of Bangladesh, He also served at the University and Provincial Administration/ Ewald currently resides at Holy Brother John J. Michael M. Delaney, John F. of Portland (1961-1963), and Provincial House. After 10 years of Cross House, Notre Dame. Platte was born Denning, Thomas P. Looney and returned to the University of faithful service to the Holy Cross and raised in St. Robert E. Roetzel. Notre Dame, teaching until 1993, community at Moreau Seminary, Brother Louis F. Charles, Mo., Priests and brothers serving in when he retired from the class- Brother Breitenbach moved to Hurcik and entered the BROTHER JOHN the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South room. Father Miceli currently Holy Cross House, where he is in Holy Cross novitiate of the J. PLATTE Bend are: resides at Holy Cross House, charge of maintenance. Brother Louis F. Congregation Notre Dame. Hurcik grew up of Holy 60th jubilarian Brother Robert C. in Chicago and Cross, Indiana 60th jubilarians Ewald joined the Holy Province, at Sacred Heart Father Matthew Holy Cross Cross as a pos- Novitiate, South Bend, in 1951. M. Miceli Brother Clarence Brother Robert tulant at North BROTHER LOUIS Brother Platte made his First Holy Cross J. Breitenbach C. Ewald was Dartmouth, F. HURCIK Profession of Vows in 1952 and Father Matthew Holy Cross born in 1932, Mass. In Perpetual Profession of Vows in M. Miceli, was Brother Clarence to Wilma and January, he 1955 at the University of Notre born in 1923, in J. Breitenbach, Victor Ewald moved to Notre Dame to found Dame. He has served at Holy San Giuseppe at 85, feels near Adams, André House — presently the site Cross College in Washington, Jato, Italy, to privileged to Minn. After BROTHER of Legends Restaurant. After pro- D.C., and Provincial House in FATHER ROBERT C. Carmelo and have served in BROTHER spending his fession in 1952, Brother Hurcik South Bend for 47 years. After MATTHEW M. EWALD Maria (Migliore) MICELI religious life for CLARENCE J. childhood in served at Sacred Heart Church retiring from provincial adminis- BREITENBACH

1 Jacob Meyer and Ben Muhlenkamp 1 1 as newly ordained priests, 1 have reached a triumphant point in their spiritual journey, where they are ready to bring 1 God to people and people to God as His Priests. 1 O God may be calling you to be a priest. 1 1 1 Call us and we’ll talk. VOCATION OFFICE Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend 1328 West Dragoon Trail • Mishawaka 46544 (574) 234-0687 1 Monsignor Bernard Galic, Vocation Director 1 email: [email protected] Father Matt Coonan, Associate Director email: [email protected] June 3, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 tration, Brother Platte began part- Holy Cross Seminary in 1949, time work at the Coleman-Morse and then in 1955, the novitiate Center at the University of Notre in Jordan, Minn. Father Flanigan Congratulations to Advertise in Dame. He currently resides at attended Moreau Seminary at the JACOB MEYER Moreau Seminary. University of Notre Dame and from the Today’s Catholic studied theology at Holy Cross Brother Ronald Seminary in Washington, D.C. Penn Academic Super Bowl Social Studies Team G. Whelan Father Flanigan served as was On the occasion of his Holy Cross director of the Old College pro- Visit Brother Ronald gram and then later on the staff at ordination in the holy priesthood. Moreau Seminary. After return- G. Whelan Jacob Meyer ing to Notre Dame, he taught Ad Multos Annos! TodaysCatholicNews.org is native of Penn High School ‘02 Canada but sculpture and drawing for 44 years. He also served as the asso- moved with BROTHER his family to ciate vice president for student RONALD G. affairs at Notre Dame and was Detroit when WHELAN he was two. the second assistant provincial of He followed Indiana Province, concentrating his older brother, Gerald to Holy on the renovation of Holy Cross Cross and has served at Ave House. An artist, Father Flanigan Maria Press, the University of works on sculpture and currently Notre Dame bookstore and at the resides in Corby Hall at Notre Provincial House. He also served Dame. at Notre Dame High School for Boys in Niles, Ill., for 15 years. Father Gregory A. He then returned to Notre Dame Green to serve as assistant rector at Holy Cross Sorin Hall while he completed Father Gregory Very Reverend James A. Wehner, STD, Rector, his degree with a major in social A. Green left studies. Then he became part of home at age and the community of the another pioneering effort called 14 and began FATHER Casa Santa Cruz in Phoenix. For his 13 years of GREGORY A. Pontifical College Josephinum 17 years, Brother Whelan was preparation for GREEN the social worker in the Neonatal the priesthood send congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Intensive Care Nursery at St. at Holy Cross Joseph’s Hospital there and was Seminary on the campus of the also director of Andre House in University of Notre Dame. He Alumni California and served the home- graduated from Notre Dame less in Oregon. He currently is in 1958 and was ordained into Ather Acob eyer retired and resides at Casa Santa the priesthood on June 6, 1962. F J m Cruz. Father Green has served as chaplain and assistant in several FAther benJAmin muhlenkAmp 50th jubilarians parishes, including St. Joseph and Holy Cross parishes in South Father James J. Bend. He also has served as rec- Ordained to the Priesthood May 26, 2012 Denn tor of Sorin Hall and as formation Holy Cross staff at Moreau Seminary. He Ad Multos Annos! Father James has served as staff chaplain since J. Denn was 1988 at the University of Notre born in 1935 to Dame where he is resident priest 7625 North High STreet Columbus, OHio 43235 Mary Rose and in a residence hall. [email protected] / www.pcj.edu / 1-877-725-4436 Nicholas Denn in New York. FATHER JAMES J. Father Ronald R. He attended DENN Tripi Moreau Holy Cross Seminary and Father Ronald R. graduated from University of Tripi was born in Notre Dame on 1958. For the Buffalo, N.Y., on next four years he studied the- May 14, 1935, ology at Gregorian University to Joseph C. and 52553 Fir Road • Granger, IN 46530 • 574-272-8462 • www.stpius.net FATHER RONALD in Rome. Father Denn was Jenny (Castiglia) R. TRIPI ordained into the priesthood on Tripi. He entered Dec. 3, 1961 and taught at Holy the University of Cross College in Washington, Notre Dame in gives thanks to God for D.C., until 1968. He has also 1953 and after a year as a regular taught at St. Mary’s Seminary student, he entered the Sacred Father Jacob Meyer in Baltimore, Notre Dame Heart Novitiate in Jordan, Minn., Seminary in New Orleans, making his First Vows there on Sacred Heart School of Theology Aug. 16, 1955. He then returned in Milwaukee, University of to Moreau Seminary at Notre Congratulations to you and Portland, Immaculata College Dame to complete his college for Women and the University education, graduating in 1958. of Notre Dame. Father Denn has From the time of his ordination Father Benjamin Muhlenkamp on been active in hospice and parish in 1962 until 1985, Father Tripi work as well as serving as chap- served in Holy Cross missions your Ordination to the lain and in retreat ministry. He in Bangladesh. While in Bengal, currently resides at Holy Cross after a year of studying the lan- Priesthood! House. guage and culture at the Oriental Institute in Barisal, he served as Father James F. pastor and associate pastor of Flanigan various parishes. From 1963 to Holy Cross 1966, he served as an assistant and “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go Father James F. teacher at Little Flower Seminary and bear fruit that will remain.” Flanigan hails in Bandhura. He has served in from Chicago South Bend parishes, including – John 15:16 and is son of St. Stanislaus and Christ the King FATHER JAMES F. Donald and parishes since 1986. T R A T I C Marie Flanigan. FLANIGAN He entered JUBILEES, PAGE 14 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 3, 2012 A pledge to serve christ And follow his cAll

KAY COZAD After receiving the paten and chalice, the gifts of the people, from Bud Hoying, Lyn Brophy, Kurt and Julie Meyer during the Rite of Ordination, Bishop Rhoades passes them to Father Ben Muhlenkamp at the May 26th Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Bishop Rhoades then recites these words: “Receive the oblation of the holy people, to be offered to God. Understand what you do, imitate what you celebrate, and conform your life to the mystery of the Lord’s cross.”

KAY COZAD Oblate Father Joseph Bosco Perera, pastor of St. Mary of the Presentation Parish, Geneva, and the home parish of Father Muhlenkamp, greets the new priests during the Fraternal Kiss of Peace.

JOE ROMIE Shown here at the investiture, at left, is Msgr. William Schooler, pastor of St. JOE ROMIE Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades anoints Father Jacob Meyer’s hands with Sacred Pius X Parish, Granger, who is investing Father Jacob Meyer and Father Mark Chrism, symbolizing the priests’ distinctive participation in Christ’s priesthood. Gurtner, right, pastor of Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, Fort Wayne, who is Father Muhlenkamp stands behind in the photo. investing Father Ben Muhlenkamp. Immediately after the Prayer of Ordination, JOE ROMIE the newly ordained is invested with the priestly stole and the chasuble. By this Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades imposes his hands on the head of Jacob Meyer during investiture, the ministry they will henceforth fulfill in the liturgy is outwardly the Rite of Ordination. manifested. June 3, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 11 A pledge to serve christ And follow his cAll

KAY COZAD Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bishop-emeritus, who accepted Father Ben Muhlenkamp and Father Jacob Meyer into the seminary, greets the new priests during the Fraternal Kiss of Peace at the Rite of Ordination.

JOE ROMIE At the end of the Mass of Ordination, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ first request of the new priests was a blessing from Father Muhlenkamp, shown above, and Father Meyer, shown at left.

JOE ROMIE Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades anoints Father Jacob Meyer’s hands with Sacred Chrism, symbolizing the priests’ distinctive participation in Christ’s priesthood. Father Muhlenkamp stands behind in the photo. JOE ROMIE Ben Muhlenkamp declares his intention to assume the responsibility of the office of priesthood. The candidates promise obedience and respect to the bishop and his successors. 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 3, 2012 Jubilee dAys Father James F. Seculoff celebrates 50 years

BY MARK WEBER Cathedral School of Fort Wayne. now a combination of parish work, the Annunciation, Bristol, and St. He knew then that he never wanted teaching, serving as high school John the Baptist, South Bend. anything other than to be a priest. principal, all while acquiring more For the past five years, Father NEW HAVEN — It seems like His love of the daily Latin degrees in educational administra- Seculoff has been pastor at St. John only yesterday that seminarian Jim Mass plus admiration for assistant tion, which at one time prompted the Baptist Parish, New Haven, Seculoff was tending bar in his pastors, Fathers Phil Fusco and a phone call from Bishop Pursley and a parish celebration of his 50th dad’s neighborhood bar and res- Stanislaus Manoski, increased his who said in a foreboding voice, anniversary was held there follow- taurant at the corner of Main and determination toward priesthood. “Father Seculoff, people are known ing the 11:30 Mass on Sunday, Runnion streets in Fort Wayne, but After ordination at the Cathedral to go to hell by degrees!” April 22, with family members the swift passage of time is under- of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Eventually, Father Seculoff present. At 3 p.m., all returned to standable considering that within Wayne, May 26, 1962 by Bishop served as superintendent of educa- the church for prayers of thanksgiv- three years after ordination Father Leo Pursley, Father Seculoff’s tion for the Diocese of Fort Wayne- ing and Benediction. Seculoff was assistant pastor at Ss. first assignment was as assis- South Bend from 1970-78. As a golden jubilarian, Father Peter and Paul Parish, Huntington, tant pastor at St. Monica Parish, His pastorships included Seculoff has no retirement plans, principal of Huntington Catholic Mishawaka, and while doing this, St. Mary Church, Huntington, wishing to work as long his health High School, teaching five classes he taught moral theology at Saint St. Robert Bellarmine, North allows him to continue to “bring and acquiring a doctorate in educa- Joseph’s High School and worked Manchester, Our Lady of Hungary, people to God — and God to tion all at the same time. toward his master’s degree at the South Bend, Sacred Heart Parish, people.” Such a life became his destiny University of Notre Dame. Fort Wayne, St. Mary of the beginning in the first grade of Father Seculoff’s career was FATHER JAMES F. SECULOFF Assumption, Avilla, St. Mary of Father Gall celebrates golden jubilee

BY JODI MAGALLANES faith and its practices. it means to be apostolic, and that Gospel, chapter 6. “They had no “My mom taught me things influenced me a lot,” he said. better answer to give Him, because about how God was. She was kind At one point he remembers there’s no better answer than that ELKHART — Father Jacob Gall of preparing me for the priesthood hearing his own opinion echoed in anyway,” Father Gall reflected. That grew up in a religious household, and I didn’t even know it at the Peter’s John 6:68 response to Jesus. commitment to life with Christ is but not a Catholic one — so it time,” he remembered. “She’d tell “Lord, to whom shall we go? You reflected in the Mass, he noted. came as a bit of a surprise when the me this story about a bird that would have the words of eternal life.” Father Gall’s ministry in the Milford native decided to answer a take a grain of sand from the beach Father Gall made his first exami- Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend call to the priesthood. and take it inland, and he kept doing nation of conscience and confes- has included serving as associate Gall and his family called a that and doing that until he built a sion, which he jokes about having pastor at St. John the Baptist Parish number of cities home when he mountain. She said that how long it taken quite a while because he was in New Haven, Sacred Heart Parish was a child. His father, a Church took him to do that, that’s just the a 25-year-old Navy man. But, after in Fort Wayne, St. Mary Parish in of God minister, pastored different beginning of eternity.” being baptized and confirmed in Decatur and St. Thomas the Apostle Protestant faith communities. As a Toward the end of his seventh Yokohama and discharged from Parish in Elkhart. He then served result of the moves, Father Gall’s year of service in the U.S. Navy, in the military, he pursued theological as pastor of St. Peter Parish in Fort primary and secondary education 1952, Father Gall found himself tak- studies and was ordained a priest on Wayne during a tumultuous time took place at a number of different ing care of Marines wounded in the May 26, 1962 — becoming the only that he still reflects on today. northern Indiana school systems, Korean War. He accepted an invita- practicing Catholic and priest in his In 1974, the same year he was including elementary school in tion to attend a Bible study offered family. appointed to St. Peter’s, he was Franklin and high school in Burket, at his base in Japan, which led him Offering Mass is the function of appointed moderator of the Fort Nappanee and Plymouth. to read “Faith of Our Fathers.” He his vocation that gives him the most Wayne Particular Conference of St. But all along the way, one of the FATHER JACOB GALL took the doctrinal guide to heart. pleasure, he said. As for the reason Vincent de Paul. Then, in February constants in his life was a respect for “It demonstrated very well what why, he points again to John’s of 1988 he was appointed pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Kendallville, where he remained until his retirement from active Father James Seculoff ministry in 2004. At that time Father The Golden Jubilee After 50 years in the Lord’s vineyard Gall opted to settle in Elkhart near his older brother and his family. in the Holy Priesthood with pastoral influence spread He currently assists at parishes in Auburn, Garrett, New Haven and of throughout the diocese...and an Elkhart and has been celebrating Mass at Immaculate Conception FATHER JACOB GALL enriching influence on Catholic youth Parish in Kendallville for the last 20 months. The Immaculate is celebrated with as a teacher and Educational Administrator, Conception community is plan- the parish of ning a luncheon to observe his 50th joy and thanksgiving jubilee. ST. JOHN the BAPTIST During his free time Father Gall for his years of service enjoys traveling in the northern and New Haven western United States. He trav- eled to Alaska, Guam, Okinawa, to the parishioners of is truly blessed to have the benefit of Caribbean and other far-flung places during his Navy career, Immaculate Conception Church your experience, your kindness, and and several times also enjoyed fishing the lakes of Wisconsin your spiritual leadership as our pastor. and North Dakota. Now, he pre- KENDALLVILLE fers to stick closer to home. “But I couldn’t be more content,” he said recently. “This is who I am, and this is what God called me to do.” June 3, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Father Carkenord celebrates 50 years of priestly service

on May 26, 1962 at the Cathedral Other assignments include notary in the Waterloo community. Of BY KAY COZAD of the Immaculate Conception by for the Tribunal, advocate for the his present pastoral ministry at St. Bishop Leo A. Pursley, Father Tribunal, director of cemeter- Michael, Father Carkenord notes WATERLOO — Father David Carkenord remembers hearing the ies, Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate with delight, “It’s a super parish. Carkenord will celebrate his golden call to his vocation coming in “so D (two terms), administrator of It’s the right size and I couldn’t ask jubilee this year at St. Michael many different ways.” Immaculate Conception Parish in for nicer people. They really enter Parish in Waterloo where he has “There were no angels that Auburn and temporary adminis- into the life of the parish. They shepherded God’s people there appeared. My best friend entered trator of St. Mary of the Angels nourish me at the parish.” since 1989. His 50 years as priest the seminary and I thought it would Parish at Big Long Lake. This has never been more appar- has been a pilgrimage, says Father be a good thing for me,” says The best part of being a priest, ent than now as Father Carkenord Carkenord, finding his way to the Father Carkenord, adding, “I did Father Carkenord admits, is being is on medical leave recovering from Lord. have different priests at St. Jude with people. “That,” he says, knee replacement surgery. Born the youngest of four chil- encouraging me. My case was one “comes from the gift of the priest- Though he was prepared to dren to Reuben and Frances, Father of I was always questioning. It hood. Celebrating Mass, the sacra- retire this year at age 75, Father Carkenord attended grade school was a process — something I had ments puts you in with the people, Carkenord will remain in active at St. Jude in Fort Wayne. After to grow into and understand.” The learning to be with them, listening service for another year. “I’m just attending Central Catholic High answer to his question finally came to them.” To keep a healthy per- trying to believe and live out that School for one year he entered the at his ordination Mass. “I knew spective with his busy schedule, the belief,” he says, adding, “I’m just seminary at Our Lady of the Lake for sure I would be ordained at the FATHER DAVID CARKENORD jubilarian says he just keeps talking like everybody else. A pilgrim, just in Wawasee where he spent the ordination Mass. That sealed the with the Lord. And he adds, “I’m like them, trying to find my way to next six years finishing high school truth of it for me,” he says. (1964-1973), pastor of St. Andrew trying to be more honest. More the Lord.” and two years of college. In 1956, During his 50 years of devoted Parish and chaplain at St. James open to the people — be there for Father Carkenord will be hon- Father Carkenord entered Mount service to the diocese Father Student Center in Fort Wayne them and with them.” ored for his 50 years of priestly Saint Mary’s Seminary for his last Carkenord has served as parochial (1973-1979), pastor of St. Vincent A lover of water and snow service on July 1 with a 10:30 a.m. six years of seminary formation in vicar of St. Henry Parish (1962- de Paul Parish in Elkhart (1979- skiing, music, the arts and travel, Mass and open house from 12-3 Ohio. 1964), parochial vicar of Queen 1989), and pastor of St. Michael Father Carkenord and his cat p.m. on the grounds of St. Michael Ordained into the priesthood of Angels Parish in Fort Wayne Parish, Waterloo (1989 to present). Tinker enjoy living and serving Church, Waterloo. Father Sullivan celebrates 40 years as priest He visited the Franciscan semi- BY DENISE FEDOROW nary, but after prayer and discernment chose diocesan priesthood. ELKHART — Father William Father Sullivan was born May Sullivan, pastor at St. Thomas 14, 1946 in Worchester, Mass., the Apostle Church, Elkhart, to James and Eileen. After mov- celebrated 40 years as a priest on ing to Fort Wayne he attended May 20. Father Sullivan said his St. John the Baptist School and early childhood experiences nur- Bishop Luers High School. He tured his calling to the vocation attended St. Gregory Seminary in of the priesthood. Cincinnati, Ohio and Mount Saint “I grew up with a father who Mary Seminary in Norwood, Ohio. went to church every morning,” He was ordained to the priesthood Father Sullivan said and added that on May 20, 1972 at the Cathedral of two of the parish priests often came the Immaculate Conception in Fort to his home. Wayne by Bishop Leo A. Pursley. He said that he started serving On June 15, 1972 he was at daily Mass in second and third appointed assistant of St. Jude PROVIDED BY ANNE RICE grade in northern Maine and when Parish, Fort Wayne. In March of Butterflies were released by parishioners outside of St. Thomas the he was in eighth grade his family 1973 he was appointed moderator moved to Fort Wayne where he of the Fort Wayne Catholic Youth Apostle Church, Elkhart, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, May 20, in graduated from Bishop Luers High Organization. In September of 1977 FATHER WILLIAM SULLIVAN celebration of Father William Sullivan’s 40th anniversary to the priest- School in 1964. All of his teachers he was appointed to the faculty hood. Pictured is Father Sullivan releasing one of 360 butterflies. were Franciscan priests and he also at Bishop Dwenger High School, Council — both are three year had a second cousin who was a Fort Wayne, and also assisted on terms. Paulist priest. weekends at St. Paul of the Cross Father Sullivan said he keeps “There was a peace in the lives in Columbia City. He was also his own spiritual life enriched by Our Congratulations and of those that were priests,” Father appointed chaplain of Bishop embracing the quiet times in the Sullivan observed. “And I knew I Dwenger High School. mornings at the church or by visit- Prayers of Thanksgiving wanted to be of help to someone.” In July 1981 he was appointed ing the Adoration Chapel at night. He said he “wrestled with God” pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Fort He also belongs to a priest’s support go out to two beloved for a period of time while in high Wayne where he served until July group that meets monthly. school when he thought he wanted 1987 when he was appointed pastor He shared what he enjoys most Golden Jubilarians to play for the Boston Red Sox or be of St. Monica Parish in Mishawaka. about being a priest. “The fact that a sports writer or an accountant. All August 1, 1997 he was appointed as a representative of Christ I bring Father Jacob Gall through high school the Lord was to Marian High School Board of His love to others sacramentally. pulling at him, saying “No, you’re Education for three years. That’s pretty special. From womb and not.” He told of a time during senior In July of 1999 he was to tomb I’m involved in the lives of year when a classmate announced, appointed pastor of St. Thomas people and I’ve always been blessed Father Dave Carkenord “Sully’s not looking (at girls) he’s Parish in Elkhart. Since that time as a priest to be in a parish with a gonna’ be a priest!” even though he he has served on the buildings and school.” had never said anything about his improvements advisory commit- An anniversary celebration will Their many friends at thoughts of the priesthood. He had tee for five years, the Presbyteral be held June 17 at the 10:30 Mass St. Mary of the Angelss also been called to the office and Council, as Temporary Vicar Forane with a reception to follow. asked if he’d ever considered the for Region C January 2007. From Big Long Lake priesthood. “I can’t get it out of my February 2007 to July 2007 he was head,” he replied. appointed temporary administra- share their joy and Father Sullivan also said his tor to St. Vincent de Paul Parish mother prayed the rosary every day in Elkhart while still serving at St. promise continued prayers. telling the Lord, “If you want one Thomas. In December 2009 he was of my children or all five for the elected Vicar Forane — Vicariate Church, they’re yours.” C, and elected to the Presbyteral 14 TODAY’S CATHOLIC June 3, 2012 Father Andrew Nazareth JUBILEES celebrates 25 years CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 BY MARK WEBER 25th jubilarians Father Thomas E. GARRETT — As pastor of a Gaughan thriving parish in one of the small towns of the Diocese of Holy Cross Fort Wayne-South Bend, Father Father Thomas Andrew Nazareth sees himself as E. Gaughan, born the manager of a spiritual super- in 1958 to Mary Happy 40th Anniversary market and each task as an oppor- and Richard tunity to mix with the young, the Gaughan, is O a native of FATHER THOMAS May Saint Patrick guard you old, the active, the homebound, E. GAUGHAN longtime members of the parish, Massachusetts. as well as those seeking the faith. After earning wherever you go, and He is in his fifth year as pastor a degree from FATHER BILL SULLIVAN of St. Joseph Parish, Garrett, with the University of Notre Dame guide you in whatever you do -- a grade school, which will add on in 1980, he served as volunteer two more grades, and 300-plus at the Holy Cross Associates and may his loving protection parish families who worship in a Program in Oregon, where he church building so quaint, yet so discerned the call to religious be a blessing to you always. grand, it looks like a mini cathe- life. Father Gaughan entered the dral that was somehow floated FATHER ANDREW NAZARETH candidate program at Moreau out of Rome as a gift honoring Seminary in the fall of 1981 and the novitiate in Cascade, Colo., the head of the Holy Family and through their example attended the next year, professing First the families of the parish. St. Joseph Seminary, Mangalore, LOVE AND PRAYERS Vows in Holy Cross in 1983 Although Father Nazareth India, and was ordained there and Final Vows in 1986. Father is the only priest serving St. by Bishop Basil. S. D’Souza on from your St. Thomas parishioners Gaughan was ordained to the Celebrate with Father Bill Joseph’s, he credits his parishio- April 28, 1987. priesthood on April 25, 1987 and ners with doing most of the work. In this diocese, Father has served in campus ministry at “They can do everything,” he Nazareth has served at the Sunday, June 17 noon to 2:00 the University of Notre Dame as says, “from plumbing to music Cathedral of the Immaculate well as director of retreats and and singing; this is a working Conception, Fort Wayne, St. St. Thomas the Apostle gymnasium chaplain of several sports teams parish.” Joseph Parish, Bluffton, St. and the Notre Dame Folk Choir. Father Nazareth was born in Martin de Porres, Syracuse, and 1331 North Main, Elkhart He also served as rector for sev- Shirva, Karnataka, India, and now at St. Joseph in Garrett eral residence halls on campus. found the seeds of his priest- where a jubilee reception was hood among uncles and aunts held in his honor on April 28, the Father Charles who were in the religious life. anniversary date of his ordina- He loved their family visits and tion. Gordon Holy Cross Charles Gordon CONGRATULATIONS was born on the south side to a distinguished Bishop Luers alumnae of Chicago FATHER BILL SULLIVAN and earned a degree from FATHER CHARLES on the occasion of his the University GORDON 40th anniversary in the holy priesthood. Bishop Dwenger High School of Notre Dame thanks God for your Service before working for three years We are the to our Church and School. Light of the World in three different cities. After William Sullivan God be with you, Fr. Sullivan his seminary formation he was BLHS ‘64 on your 40th Anniversary. ordained into the diaconate and served at St. Pius X in Granger. Following his ordination into the priesthood, Father Gordon was assigned to the District of East Our Parish Africa where he lived in a hous- is especially blessed May the blessings of ing project in Nairobi and taught at two seminaries there. He has to have Saint Monica also taught many years at the University of Notre Dame as well Fr. Dave Carkenord continue to be bestowed upon as served as director of the Old as our pastor. College undergraduate seminary Father Bill Sullivan program. Father Gordon cur- O (Pastor 1987 - 1999) rently teaches at the University of Your ministry AND Portland. is very appreciated. Father James Seculoff O (Assistant Pastor 1962-1963) God Bless You As they celebrate joyful on 50 years anniversaries of ordination in the priesthood in the priesthood of Jesus Christ Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Saint Monica Parish 222 West Mishawaka Avenue Waterloo, Indiana Mishawaka June 3, 2012 COMMENTARY 15 Graduation … What next? Religious freedom “I am called. I am called. I am around campuses I can often pick called on a mission to love and out the seniors by the look on their and ugly assumptions serve the Lord.” These words, faces. Most traditional students THE from the theme song of a confer- have lived in the secure, sheltered eligious freedom is the ence on vocations, strike me as world of education and family. CUTTING odd duck among the CATHOLICS good ones for all of us, especially Thoughts of getting a job, being on Rissues. graduating students. one’s own and having to go into EDGE In Forming Consciences for CARE. Several weeks ago I saw one of the “real world” can be extremely Faithful Citizenship, the bishops hold the seniors at our college visiting scary. SISTER MARGIE LAVONIS, CSC up six areas of concern for voting CATHOLICS one of our senior sisters. I asked However, one does not have to Catholics to weigh while forming her if she were counting the days be a college student to experience their consciences, including abortion VOTE. until graduation? After a pensive transition. Most of us have been transition is an ending that prepares and other threats to human life, a DON CLEMMER pause, she said she did not even through the difficult stage of being the ground for new growth in our broken immigration system, efforts to want to think about it. “in between” things. Life is filled lives. Change is an integral part of redefine marriage, domestic poverty Have you ever felt as if one of with transitions, some major and everyone’s life. Try as some people and international peace. While all as somehow less religious because your feet was in one world and others minor. We experience it may, it cannot be avoided. these issues certainly affect Catholics, they specialize in service rather the other in another? During the when we lose a job, get married Letting go of the familiar these involve a dynamic in which the than worship? Catholics know that last days of the academic year, or prepare to move to a new and is rarely easy. Our tendency is Church addresses what’s going on in the Gospel mandate to serve those many students about to graduate unfamiliar location, etc. to hang on to what we already the rest of society. in need is as much a part of being can relate to this. The anxiety of This stage between endings know. It gives us a sense of Religious freedom, on the other Catholic as going to Mass. graduating for college students, and beginnings can be very security. Some people try to avoid hand, deals with the Church itself and Related to this is the idea that and even some high school seniors, uncomfortable. Even so, it is its role in society. Placing this issue freedom of religion merely means is almost palpable. When I walk a necessary part of life. Every EDGE, PAGE 16 alongside such foundational Catholic “freedom of worship.” Again, the values speaks to its importance, as bishops would view that as a pretty does the newly issued statement, “Our anemic definition of religion. In their First, Most Cherished Liberty.” In new statement, they write, “Religious it, the bishops celebrate the value of God unites with us in Christ liberty is not only about our ability living in a country founded on respect to go to Mass on Sunday or pray the It is a relationship that is so tyranny seems to be waning in Cuba for the rights of people of all faiths. rosary at home. It is about whether fundamental and encompassing that and Vietnam. Still, it is not as great They also address emerging threats to we can make our contribution to the the believer, as a brother or sister a victory for religion as might be religious freedom in the United States. THE common good of all Americans. of Jesus, is with Jesus an heir to the assumed. Some of these have garnered Can we do the good works our faith very life of God, which is eternal Even in the highly developed, media attention in recent years, such SUNDAY calls us to do, without having to peace and joy. vigorous democracies, belief in as the Health and Human Service compromise that very same faith?” St. Matthew’s Gospel is the God, and a sense of obedience mandate that forces religiously GOSPEL One final, particularly smug source of the third reading. It is to God, dangerously are eroding. affiliated hospitals, charities and and ugly assumption is the cultural MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION a Resurrection Narrative. The Secularism, being content just with others to cover contraceptives in their dismissal of the importance of the Apostles, reduced to 11 in number the things of this earth and ideas employee health plans, or Catholic work of the Church and religion in since the defection and suicide formed only by human conjecture, Charities in Boston, San Francisco general. “Catholic Charities won’t of Judas, obviously have been in is gaining significant strength. and elsewhere being driven out of comply with the new marriage Feast of the Most communication with Jesus. The True, in the American society, adoption services because they refuse law? Fine. Who needs ‘em?” “The Lord has summoned the Apostles to the majority of people still tell to place children with unmarried Church won’t provide abortions and Holy Trinity a mountaintop. (Mountain summits public opinion samplers that they couples, either same-sex or opposite- sterilizations at their hospitals? Fine. were highly symbolic in the Old believe in God. Just as truly, the sex. Mt 28:16-20 Give us the keys.” Testament. Often, on such peaks, consequence of this belief for all For others, the religious freedom It takes a special kind of nerve he Book of Deuteronomy God spoke to mortals, as was the practical purposes is very distant dimension is more subtle, such as to be cavalier about the societal furnishes the first reading. case on Sinai when God spoke to and inconsequential. the Alabama immigration law that contributions of an institution that TDeuteronomy is one of the Moses.) The Gospel this weekend made it illegal for a priest to baptize, provided food services to 7,146,490 five books of the Pentateuch, to use On this mountain, the Apostles informs us not only that God lives, hear the confession of, celebrate the people in 2010 alone, to say nothing the Greek term, or of the Torah, encounter the Lord. Jesus restates but that God lives here and now, anointing of the sick or preach the of the housing-related services to to use the Hebrew. These five that God has bestowed “full in our midst, through the Church word of God to an undocumented 497,732 people, counseling services books, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, authority” on the Redeemer. He instituted by Christ and formed by immigrant. to 405,848 people, immigration Numbers and Deuteronomy, as they has invested the Apostles with this the Apostles. God’s power lives As the bishops draw connections services to 323,312 people, addiction appear in sequence in present trans- power. He now sends them into with us. Salvation lives with us. between these seemingly disparate services to 81,866 people, pregnancy lations of the Bible, constitute the the world, commissioning them to If God lives, God’s will lives. dots, some of the ugly assumptions services to 93,542 people and basic law and beliefs of the Jewish baptize any and all. Humans are subject to it. Living any that underscore them come into focus. adoption services to 38,829 people. religion. The salvation achieved by the other way is as foolhardy as trying For instance... (Source: Catholic Charities USA) In Jewish theology, they Redeemer was not in any sense to put a square peg in a round hole. There’s the assertion/assumption Megan McArdle at The Atlantic proceeded from Moses, to whom restricted to those persons alive in God protects us from the death that, in order to be a participant in addressed this beautifully in an God revealed the ultimate realities the first third of the first century in produced by our sins. God is the public square, it’s somehow article on the HHS mandate, noting, of both divinity and creation. the Roman province of Palestina. perfect love. He unites with us necessary for a group or entity to “These people seem to be living in This reading extols the majesty Salvation, and eternal life, are for in Christ, and in this we have buy into certain cultural values. This an alternate universe that I don’t have of God. It attributes creation itself to all people, everywhere, and at any strength and wisdom. is evident in the Catholic Charities access to, where there’s a positive God. God creates life and sustains time. cases: “If you want to provide glut of secular organizations who life. This reading is important in that adoption services, you have to buy are just dying to provide top-notch Furthermore, the reading insists, it makes clear that the Apostles into our views of marriage and care for the sick, the poor and the God is not aloof. He is not beyond possessed the most sublime of the family.” It’s evident in the bishops’ dispossessed.” human communication. He is powers reposing in Jesus, the Savior own Migration and Refugee Services The bishops themselves note in mighty and supreme but deigns and Son of God. They could forgive losing human trafficking contracts their statement, “It does not serve the to speak to, and hears, people. He sins. with the government: “If you want common good to treat the good works protects them in their lives. He Supremely important is that READINGS to do this good work, you must of religious believers as a threat to our brought the Hebrews from Egypt, Jesus revealed to them, and through Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40 Ps 33:4-6, 9, provide and/or refer for abortions common life; to the contrary, they are where they were slaves, to the them to humanity, the most intimate 18-20, 22 Rom 8:14-17 Mt 28:16-20 and contraceptives.” It’s on display essential to its proper functioning.” Promised Land. of revelation, the fact that God is Monday: 2 Pt 1:2-7 Ps 91:1-2, 14-16 in the HHS mandate: “If you want And this is why religious freedom For its second reading, the one in three, the Holy Trinity. to serve the common good and have Mk 12:1-12 should matter to the Catholic voter, Church offers us a passage from employee health plans...” And so on. Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18 Ps because it’s directly tied to the St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans. There’s the assumption that the Reflection 90:2-4, 10 Mk 12:13-17 Church’s ability to advocate and The reading, although brief, clearly government can suddenly dictate Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12 Ps work for the common good in the expresses a theme that very much This weekend the Church what’s religious and what is not. In 123:1-2 Mk 12:18-27 public square. In that sense, religious was one of Paul’s theological celebrates the feast of the Holy the HHS mandate, churches and freedom is at the heart of faithful favorites. Each true believer is Trinity, bringing us face to face with Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15 Ps 25:4-5, houses of worship are exempt, but citizenship. linked with Jesus, the Son of God, the reality of God. 8-10, 14 Mk 12:28-34 religiously-affiliated organizations and therefore with God. Each For almost 10 years, except in Friday: 2 Tm 3:10-17 Ps 119:157, 160- that serve the common good, like person, regardless of belief or the anachronistic lands of Cuba, 161, 165-166, 168 Mk 12:35-37 hospitals, universities, charities and Don Clemmer personal conduct, is a creature of North Korea and Vietnam, atheism Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8 Ps 71:8-9, other social services, are not. Does the is the assistant God. In this sense, each person is a as a specified, organized state policy 14-17, 22 Mk 12:38-44 government view these organizations director of media relations, U.S. child of God. has passed from the scene, and the Conference of Catholic Bishops. 16 COMMENTARY June 3, 2012 Wife confidential: Why I make his lunch SCRIPTURE SEARCH hen the babies were keeps your feet tapping in respon- Gospel for June 3, 2012 little and kept com- sibility and love. There is a season Matthew 28:16-20 and Romans 8: 14-17 Wing every other year, for everything and sometimes it’s it was sometimes a challenge to the season of tag-teaming with EVERYDAY Following is a word search based on the Second keep them dry, fed and happy, your husband. If that is your sea- the house organized, and myself son, do not feel bad. Move forward CATHOLIC Reading and Gospel for Trinity Sunday, Cycle B. The reasonably rested and motivated. and maybe consider this for the words can be found in all directions in the puzzle. Some days it was 11 a.m. and I future. But if the time is ripe and was still in sweats with breakfast you feel you can swing it, maybe THERESA A. THOMAS WHO ARE LED SPIRIT OF GOD RECEIVE dishes piled in the sink, running you’ll want to start doing this one SLAVERY FEAR ABBA with the toddler for the third time little thing for your beloved: Make FATHER WITNESS HEIRS into the bathroom for a “dry run” his lunch. I make his lunch because it is CHRIST GLORIFIED DISCIPLES and juggling the baby on my hip. Here is why I make my husband something tangible I can do to GALILEE JESUS SAW HIM I gave great effort, prioritized lunch to take to work: show my love and appreciation for ON EARTH GIVEN BAPTIZING the best I could, but I put “people It’s not because I think I’m bet- his daily hard work for our family. TEACHING THE END THE AGE before things” so the house wasn’t ter than wives who don’t. I make his lunch because it exactly House Beautiful or Good It’s not because I don’t think he gives me pleasure to do something Housekeeping material. Back then, can’t make or buy his own lunch for him. NEW AUTHORITY my prayer life consisted mostly himself. By making his lunch I know of “please God let them nap at It’s not because I’m trying to get that he will stop and think of me at the same time” or a deep sighed on his good side or “butter him up.” his mealtime and I like that. XWLGL OR I F I E D “thank you” at the end of a busy It’s not because I have nothing I make his lunch because the GHGAL I LEEEOE day, and when I made it with them else to do in the morning. Bible says “… Let us love one out to Mass on Friday mornings, it It’s not because he “makes me.” another, for love is from God, and NDNEEHTDDGNL was a “bid deal.” Work got done, It’s not because I’m insecure whoever loves has been born of IWI TNESSFAEE but slowly and interrupted. My and am desperate for approval. God and knows God” — 1Jn 4:7 husband and I took shifts to get It’s not because my mother gave — and “For even the Son of Man ZJHSAEJOAEAR everything done. We kept to the me a false sense of wifely duty or did not come to be served, but to I ECFCVTATHRA essentials. It was all we could do. that I am a dependent, clingy, old- serve” — Mk 10:45. Now that my babies are older fashioned woman. I make his lunch because he T S AWH I ML H T T O (youngest just turned seven) the It’s not because I do it better likes a certain kind of salad made PUEFREPZEDHH physical strain isn’t so much, I am than he can. a certain way with a certain dress- a bit more organized and can do It’s not because I’m trying to be ing and I know how to make it, AST I I CKLREEW some things that I have wanted to a martyr. certainly. BBPFSELNEV I G do for a long time. In the morning, It’s not because I think I’m so I make his lunch because he I exercise and can say a good solid awesome. loves me and I love him. DSBNTRAEFSRZ “quality praying” rosary on the sofa I make my husband’s lunch for It is that simple. CANAYREVALSW alone before I really start my day. many other reasons. Mother Teresa and others chal- I also have been making breakfast I make his lunch because he is lenged us to “do small things with © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com for my husband and lunch for him busy and appreciates the thought great love.” Making my husband’s to take to work each morning. and effort. lunch is just one example of how I We’re all at different stages in I make his lunch because we can do that. our lives, sometimes more able to grow to love those most for whom do this or that and sometimes less we sacrifice and I like “growing he  53 Led out of Egypt so. I preface this because I don’t my love” for him.  54 Unrefined metal want anyone feeling guilty for not I make his lunch because his 55 Expire Theresa Thomas is the wife of 56 Tidy doing the extra things if the time homemade lunch is generally David and mother of nine chil- ross ord 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 in her life is not right for that, if it healthier than the fast food or dine dren. Watch for her newest book  is the very busy season of babies  out options. “Big Hearted Families” (Scepter) 11 12 13 14 1 Animal doctor every (other) year, breastfeeding, I make his lunch because it is and read more on her blog: http:// mothering little ones or whatever cheaper than the alternative. 15 16 17 2 Hail Mary theresathomas.wordpress.com/ 3 Galilee water 18192021 4 Write in code requires letting go of the previous look for a job day and night. 22 23 24 25 26 5 Type of sail 6 Middle East dweller situation. Be patient. It is a process Take a vacation. Have some fun. 27 28 29 7 Draft anew and doesn’t happen immediately. It Volunteer your time to a worthy 30 31 32 33 34 EDGE is like when someone leaves high cause. Once you land a full time 8 Jesus does to heaven’s gates school and begins college. For the job or get married your time won’t 35 36 9 Moses did with CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 first few months the person, often be completely your own. 37 38 39 40 God’s instructions refers to how things were done Finally, find someone to talk to. 41 42 43 10 Not any in their old school. I remember Choose a person who will listen 12 Unfreeze 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 major change, like the perpetual leaving a parish that I loved. In with an empathetic ear. We all 19 Go back students who continually work my new place I frequently caught need spiritual guides, but especially 51 52 53 21 Choose on one degree after another and myself saying what we did there. when we are going through 54 55 56 22 Future Farmers delay starting a career. I am often Finally, with the help of friends and significant changes in our lives. of America tempted to tell them to “get a life!” my own realization, I had to come Don’t try to go through it alone. © 2012 www.tri- c- a- publi cations.com 23 Anointing fluid William Bridges, who wrote to terms with the fact that I wasn’t And above all else, remember Based on these Scripture Readings:  24 Sphere several books on transitions, gives at my former job anymore and I that God has a mission for you and  25 Feast of Unleavened some points of advice to help had to let go so I could really begin your major task in life right now  ____ 29 Residue of burnt heifer people through this difficult stage. my new ministry. is to discover how you are going ACROSS 26 Church interior’s vault 31 11 disciples went here, First of all, he advises that we It helps to take the time needed to best carry out that mission. You 27 A pillar of ___ north of Judea take our time. No rational person to say your goodbyes to fellow can make all the money in the 1 Bump against 28 Line of work 32 Part of a min. expects you to have a 40-hour a students, faculty and all your world but you will be very poor if 5 Disciples found man 30 White vestment at mass 33 Be week, well-paying job in your field favorite places on the campus. you do not answer the call to love carrying one 31 Upper or ___ room 34 Created man upon earth the week after graduation. A suggestion is to sit and reflect and serve the Lord. At our final 8 Possess 32 Swag 35 Pose Another important suggestion on significant events and people transition in life Jesus is not going 11 Happening 35 Abraham’s wife 36 Israel became one is not to act for the sake of action. who have touched your life. But to ask us how much we acquired 13 Wrath 36 Roman persecutor 37 “All ___ in heaven Reflect on what is meaningful it is important to remember that while on earth or how popular we 14 Not against 37 Rind and on earth” 15 Instruct all nations 39 Marred 38 Eat away to you. What are your goals and you and your fellow students are were. We will be asked how well 16 Sinful dreams? This requires discernment beginning a new stage in your we loved. 41 Military attack 40 Thin covering 17 Long time 43 Lamb will, on throne and prayer. Call upon God to show lives. 41 Granary 18 Paddle 44 The other half of Jima 42 Adam’s garden you the way. This is crucial for Recognize that it is 20 Author of “Wuthering 45 Mormon 46 Unhappy anyone who has to make a major uncomfortable and even painful Heights” 47 Writes out 48 South southeast decision. during times of major transition Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, works for 22 Ecological food 51 Moses __ Israelites 49 British drink Also note that good closure is and that you must take care of the Sisters of the Holy Cross com- chain (2 wds) 52 European Economic Area 50 High speed plane important. Starting something new yourself in little ways. Don’t munications department. Answer Key can be found on page 19 June 3, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17

ST. JOHN SHRINE TO HOLD SECOND ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC The Shrine of Christ’s Passion Golf Classic is slated for Monday, Sept. 17, at 12:30 p.m. at the White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point. This is the second year that the shrine will be holding a fundraiser golf event. The Shrine of Christ’s Passion is a half-mile trail winding through lush plant life, recounting the life and passion of Christ. White Hawk Country Club has a state-of-the-art golf course with 36 holes of golf that will challenge any golfer. Tickets and sponsorship packages may be seen at www.shrinegolfclassic.com. Learn more by calling Sports Paul at (219) 616-2028 or Rick at (219) 730-6064. A great day for CYO track and field Elizabeth, 8, St. John, NH, Boys’ 400 meter dash BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN 18.66; 3) Scott, Rachel, 6, St. Charles, 19.21 1) Tippmann, David, 8, St. FORT WAYNE — Saturday, Charles, 56.07 2; 2) Kayser, May 19, marked a great day in Boys’ 100 meter hurdles Joe, 8, St. John, NH, 59.11 2; 3) the history of Catholic Youth Johnson, Noah, 8, St. Joe-St. E Organization (CYO) track and 1) Current, Alex, 8, St. Charles, 60.83 2 field. Despite the blazing sun, 15.57; 2) Evans, Alec, 8, St. John, the weather remained dry and NH, 17.16; 3) Ball, Billy, 8, St. Girls’ 200 meter dash clear for the 2012 City Meet John, NH, 17.20 Championship at Bishop Luers 1) Watercutter, Natalie, 8, St. High School. Girls’ 100 meter dash Vincent, 27.66 2; 2) Gibson, After scores were triple Rachel, 8, St. Charles, 28.32 2; counted and judges re-tallied 1) Gibson, Rachel, 8, St. Charles 3) Devlin, Grace, 7, St. John, FW each event for the boys’ meet, 13.68; 2) DeMay, Harper, 8, St. 29.44 2 it was determined that the St. Charles, 13.99; 3) Cerajewski, Jude Eagles and the St. John the Colleen, 8, St. John, FW, 14.26 Boys’ 200 meter dash Baptist, New Haven, Raiders each scored an identical 96 team Boys’ 100 meter dash 1) Hake, Michael, 7, St. Jude, MICHELLE CASTLEMAN 25.72 2; 2) Current, Alex , 8, points, making for an unprec- 1) Tippmann, David, 8, St. edented tie for first-place honors. St. Charles’ 4x200 relay team of Harper Demay, Alice Talarico, Dayle St. Charles, 26.07 2; 3) Smith, Charles, 12.37; 2) Hake, Michael Harry, 7, St. John, NH, 27.67 2 St. Charles and St. Joseph-St. Jauch and Rachel Gibson were instrumental in the teams’ 2012 CYO track 7, St. Jude, 12.69; 3) Tomlinson, Elizabeth (SJSE) were third and and field championship. The girls won the event in 1:58.6. Jacob, 8, St. Vincent, 13.32 fourth, while St. Vincent finished Girls’ 1,600 meter run fifth and St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne, ended up in the sixth Gibson. 3) Tippmann, Rose, 8, St. Charles Girls’ 800 meter run 1) Brelage, Abby, 7, St. Jude 6:05.62; 2) Kayser, Elli, 7, St. spot. Producing top points for the Talarico, just a sixth grader, 28-04.00 1) Brelage, Abby, 7, St. Jude, talented group from St. Jude were also won the 400-meter dash and John, NH, 6:15.35; 3) Rohloff, 2:37.22; 2) Manning, Claire, 8, Samantha, 7, St. Vincent, 6:29.97 Michael Hake (shot put, 200) and Gibson claimed the 100-meter Boys’ shot put St. Vincent, 2:39.24; 3) Baldus, Nick Kacprowicz (800, 1,600) dash title. Cece, 8, St. John, FW, 2:45.02 while crucial scoring for the A pleased Coach Kelly 1) Hake, Michael, 7, St. Jude, Boys’ 1,600 meter run Raiders came from their winning Kohlmeyer said, “We are very 39-07.00; 2) Johnson, Noah, 8, St. Joe-St. E, 34-09.00; 3) Boys’ 800 meter run 1) Kacprowicz, Nick, 7, St. Jude 4x100 relay team of Joe Kayser, excited and proud of this team.” 5:17.76; 2) Barton, Alex, 8, St. Fabian Myles, Alec Evans and St. Jude’s seventh-grade dis- Myles, Fabian, 8, St. John, NH, 1) Kacprowicz, Nick, 7, St. Jude 34-06.00 Vincent, 5:19.92; 3) Rorick, Billy Ball. Myles also outthrew tance specialist, Abby Brelage, 2:20.14; 2) Barton, Alex, 8, St. Patrick, 7, St. Jude, 5:39.65 the field in the discus, while was a double winner in the 800 Vincent, 2:24.47; 3) Rorick, Kayser and Evans went 1-2 in the and 1,600, while St. John, Fort Girls’ long jump Patrick, 7, St. Jude, 2:27.38 high jump. Wayne’s short relay team was the Girls’ 4x200 meter relay St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth had quickest around the track. 1) Lawrence, Elizabeth, 8, St. John, NH, 13-01.00; 2) Talarico, Girls’ 4x100 meter relay 1) St. Charles Borromeo, 1:58.60; the fastest 4x200 relay team and St. John, New Haven, got wins 2) St. Jude School, 2:09.26; St. Charles’ Alex Current won the from Elizabeth Lawrence in the Alice, 6, St. Charles, 12-03.00; 1) St. John, Fort Wayne, 58.07; hurdle event and standout David long jump and Michaela Whitacre 3) Devlin, Grace, 8, St. John, FW 2) St. Charles Borromeo, 60.77 Tippmann won three individual in the discus throw. The only tri- 11-07.00 Boys’ 4x200 meter relay events (100, 400, long jump). ple winner for the girls’ meet was Boys’ 4x100 meter relay 1) St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth, In his final season of CYO St. Vincent’s Natalie Watercutter. Boys’ long jump 1:50.01; 2) St. Jude School, track, Greg Lawrence captured The versatile eighth-grader 1) St. John, New Haven, 53.57; 1:54.51 his 12th title in 14 years as coach capped off her CYO career with a 1) Tippmann, David, 8, St. 2) St. Vincent, 54.19 of the boys’ and girls’ groups star-studded day winning the 200- Charles, 18-04.00; 2) Paris, Matt, at St. John, New Haven. In the meter dash, the 100-meter hurdles 8, St. Joe-St. E, 14-01.00; 3) Girls’ 400 meter dash final moments before the tie was and the shot put. Crick, Alex, 8, St. Jude, 13-09.00 announced, Lawrence was unsure The top three finishers in each 1) Talarico, Alice, 6, St. Charles of the exact points his team event of the 2012 City Meet are: Girls’ high jump 66.85 2; 2) Manning, Claire, 8 scored compared to St. Jude and St. Vincent, 69.38 2; 3) Brelage, predicted, “It is going to be very, Girls’ discus throw 1) Weilbaker, Amy, 7, St. Megan, 8, St. Jude, 69.58 2 very close.” His team celebrated Vincent, 4-04.00; 2) Painter, promptly dumping ice water on 1) Whitacre, Michaela, 8, St. John, Norah, 6 St. John, NH, 4-02.00; their outgoing leader. NH, 61-10; 2) Vanek, Hannah, 3) Wellman, Maria, 8 St. Charles The undefeated Lady 8, St. Charles, 61-00; 3) Brelage, 4-02.00 Cardinals from St. Charles took Megan, 8, St. Jude, 58-11 home the championship plaque Boys’ high jump St. Jude Parish Festival for the girls’ competition running Boys’ discus throw 1) Kayser, Joe, 8 St. John, NH, Friday, June 8, 2012 • 5-8 pm away with 120 team points. In 4-10.00; the 12 events scored, St. Vincent 1) Myles, Fabian, 8, St. John, NH, W 2) Evans, Alec, 8 St. John, NH, KIDS CARNIVAL followed with 83 points. St. John, 103-10; 2) Campbell, C., Aric, 4-10.00; W New Haven was fourth. St. John, 7 St. Jude, 96-01; 3) Tichac, TASTE of St. JUDE 3) Crick, Alex, 8 St. Jude, Fort Wayne, fifth, and SJSE fin- Daniel, 8, St. John, NH, 90-03 4-07.00 W9pm-12am BEER GARDEN ished sixth. Led by their sprinters, St. Girls’ shot put Fun for the whole family! Charles got first-place finishes Girls’ 100 meter hurdles from their 4x200 meter-relay 1) Watercutter, Natalie, 8, St. ALL ARE WELCOME to EAGLEMANIA! Vincent, 32-04.00; 2) Vanek, 1) Watercutter, Natalie, 8, St. team of Harper Demay, Alice Vincent, 18.48; 2) Lawrence, 2130 Pemberton Drive • Fort Wayne Talarico, Dayle Jauch and Rachel Hannah, 8, St. Charles, 29-02.00;

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Van Matthew Cathedral HALED ACTS ALB P I LATE St. VincentBUS de Paul B I GDOGTornhout, 84, St. Bavo SALOME ESC STEREOS S I NS BAYLEAF L I SP Larry D. Spradlin Sr., 77, WHAT’S HAPPENING carries announcementsEX about I L ING upcoming EP events IC in theOW diocese. E S Send WH in I your T E OBEYKathryn Zies, GREEN 80, Notre Dame Holy Family WON DANTE BOO SOL F LOSS GAP ACSSt. Jude SAUCEBrother DAH Frederick announcement at least two weeks prior to the event. Mail to: Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Jeanette A. Nye, 68, NEWS PASS ION PASTA ENDS BAS I L WIJames SE McGlynn, CSC, PTA CANDLE KathrynSK I I. M Colvin, TAC 81, I T LY Christ the King Fort Wayne 46856; or email: [email protected]. Events that requireB RUan admission T S AWD charge U or S T 85, Our Lady of Holy PALM STOWE GRAPHS COW MENTSt. Patrick AL TOT payment to participate will receive oneEGO free listing. WHOM For additional AGES listingsYEN of that EHF event, please LACES call ERE ROB WHCross I T Chapel E David P. Burch, 49, Marilyn L. Stein, 86, St. Matthew Cathedral our advertising sales staff at (260) 456-2824GUR to BETA purchase space. KNEE RAG ROD FRESH M I L I R E S EWESister M. R Francis SAD NNE YULE ODE SEA DOT Y OFTMost Precious ADD Blood ROAN (Norma Ruppert) Jonathan Reilly, 67, © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications Granger Rose, 101, Our Lady of St. Joseph Reunion planned for class of ‘67 woman has the right to know for Rd., after the 8 a.m. Mass for Katherine Elizabeth Loretto Paul E. Baumgartner, South Bend — The St. Joseph’s healthier women, healthier mar- spiritual and physical nourish- Groth, 36, St. Pius X High School class of 1967 will riages, and healthier families. ment. Guest speaker will be Holy Plymouth 84, St. Joseph have a 45-year reunion June RSVP to Theresa at (260) 494- Cross Father Paul Doyle. For Eileen M. Wasmer, 92, Karl Olson, 92, Robert John Block, 89, 22-24. Classmates will meet for 6444 or chartdaily365@frontier. information contact Vince Feck St. Pius X St. Michael a social and school tour on June com. at (574) 272-1671 or emailVince- St. Matthew Cathedral 22, followed by dinner and music Arthur M. Ortega, 77, South Bend [email protected]. John A. Wroblewski, at the Hedwig Memorial Center Little Flower Holy Hour St. Pius X Earla M. Lasswell, 77, on June 23. The weekend will Fort Wayne — Father Tom Little Flower 94, Holy Cross close with a Mass and breakfast Shoemaker will celebrate the on June 24. For information, Little Flower Holy Hour at St. or to register, contact Missy Deacon Paul Deacon Baumgartner resided Motherhe Theodore Guérin Chapel he he in South Bend where he graduated Barth Fisher at missy.fisher@ on Tuesday, June 5, at 7 p.m. to Baumgartner dies att.net or Becky Palfi Havens from Central High School in 1948. pray for priestsross and vocations. ord ross ord ross ord At 19 he became a journeyman car- at [email protected], or call Father Shoemaker is pastor of St.   SOUTH BEND — Deacon Paul       penter and skilled mason. He was a (574)-234-1777. Jude Parish, Fort Wayne. ASP S I N GRACE VASE JAR OWN REDSEugene Baumgartner TAP of South FCA Bend, contributor to the construction of the DOE TRY EULER EVENT I RE PRO diedPR on I May MP 24. SHe Iwas R 84. ERNBorn Notre Dame Grotto. Concert planned Farewell party for Father Thomas HON ASCENS I ON TEACH BAD EON MANin South IBend, A on PRO Feb. 8, 1928, TEN Deacon Baumgartner was Mishawaka — Queen of Peace Kodakassery,OTTER OSB VET OAR BRONTE Deacon BaumgartnerRUM SPOUSE was son of the ordained as deacon of the Diocese music ministry will present part NewCHEST Haven — A farewell F I SSURE FOODWEB APSE lateBACKLOG William and MaryHAST (Humphrey) of Fort Wayne-South Bend on three of Handel’s Messiah in receiptionCELT for Father I Thomas C NUN F I RE CRAFT BaumgartnerPTAS of ORDER Rolling Prairie. He Aug. 30, 1975. He was assigned concert on Sunday, June 3, at KodakasseryDEO will EARTH be Sunday, LTDJune ALB GUEST SAG MENmarried Donnabelle HEART Jean in July LTM to St. Augustine Parish. Deacon 6:30 p.m. The adult choir will 3, fromUVS 2-4 p.m. RESALE in the St. John SARAH NERO of 1949, CURand together I E they WEAR raised Baumgartner was able to make two be joined by a chamber orchestra SchoolDETECTS cafeteria, 943 Powers WEARS St. PEEL DEFACED fiveSONS children, including NAT Sharon I ONS pilgrimages to Medjugorje, to the and soloists. Admission is free. Father ThomasA LA has been KOREA called SORTIE SIT Reimann,BURSTS Linda Baumgartner, MON Oratory of St. Joseph and several trips backDOCTORATE to his monastery in India, NFL I WO L D S L I S T S RJoAnn IG Baumgartner, LED Judy AGAPE Kuspa with the Bernie Barth retreat group. Woman’s fertility explored andAD is leaving I EU on June WHY 25. EEL LED EEA MOSES andETA Paul T. EMUBaumgartner. DELTA They A Mass of Christian burial was Fort Wayne — Revolutionizing BEARD LYE DRY ORE END NEAT DENhave 16 grandchildren D I G and DEAR 23 great- celebrated on May 29 at St. Joseph women’s health care with grandchildren. Men’s prayer breakfast© 2012planned Tri-C-A Publications © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications Parish in South Bend. NaProTECHNOLOGY will be South Bend — Little Flower presented Saturday, June 4, in Parish will host a men’s prayer the St. Jude Parish Center, room breakfast Saturday, June 2, in the C from 1-2 p.m. What every parish center, 54191 Ironwood DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Assistant Principal AND COMMUNICATIONS GRADE SCHOOL Saint Joseph Parish, a vibrant, Catholic, faith community of nearly 900 families and a large, K-8 grade school in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a Director of Marketing & St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School seeks a talented, creative, Communications. This Pastoral Team position furthers the mission of the parish by knowledgeable, and experienced person to serve as Assistant Principal. promoting St. Joseph Church and School through various marketing initiatives and by Must be practicing Catholic with Master’s Degree in school leadership or communicating news and the good things going on at St. Joseph Church and School to administration, and hold a valid State of Indiana administrative license. the parish membership, school community, school alumni, and the wider community Other qualifications include: through use of digital and print media, as well as through diocesan, Holy Cross, and local •Demonstrate leadership strengths in curriculum and instruction, Catholic media. identity, and school improvement Qualified applicants will be practicing Catholics with strong •Ability to multi-task in a fast paced and demanding work environment communication skills and creativity. Applicants must possess a •Ability to work in an extremely high academic environment with the main bachelor’s degree, be proficient in writing/editing and design/ focus on Christ layout, and possess web/computer aptitude. The successful •Ability to develop good relationships with students, faculty, staff, and parents candidate will also possess high organization skills, be willing to •Requires effective communication skills - must be comfortable speaking seek professional development opportunities, and be able to directly to parents and staff work well with others. •Experience with school accredita tion processes (preferably with AdvancED) •Experience and knowledge of school transportation guidelines and policies Number of hours/week negotiable. Salary is •Experience working with students who have learning needs and develop commensurate with education and experience. Visit appropriate instruction www.stjoeparish.com for a complete position description. •Willingness to attend evening and weekend functions Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and résumé Qualified candidates can email their resume in confidence to with references to: Fr. John DeRiso, CSC [email protected] Saint Joseph Parish or mail them to: 226 N. Hill Street Attn: Lois Widner, Principal South Bend, IN 46617 St. Joseph - St.Elizabeth Ann Seton School Questions may be directed to Fr. John DeRiso, CSC, Pastor, at 2211 Brooklyn Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 574-234-3134, ext. 20 or [email protected]. All applications can be found and submitted on http://www.diocesefwsb.org/diocesan-offices/catholic-schools-office/employment by June 11, 2012 Visit www.diocesefwsb.org for a complete calendar. 20 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC June 3, 2012 GATHERING ON THE PLAZA OF THE CATHEDRAL

PHOTOS BY JOE ROMIE Seminarians gather with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bishop emeritus, deacons and the newly ordained priests on the plaza of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception after the Mass of Ordination May 26. Corpus Christi Procession with Bishop Rhoades Preparations are made in the sacristy prior to the Mass of Ordination.

Queen of Angels to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception CHRISTI will be available from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All are welcome to move CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 their vehicles to Queen of Angels and continue the celebration at "When you look at the Cruciﬁx, you understand how much the concluding fiesta. Jesus loved you then. had the special privilege of serving Parking at the Cathedral of the Mass for Blessed Pope John Paul Immaculate Conception will be When you look at the Sacred Host II on the feast of Corpus Christi. available for those with special you understand how much He came over to us who were serv- needs. Jesus loves you now." ing and told us to always make the The route and parish stops are

~Blessed Mother Teresa Eucharist the center of our lives. I all handicap accessible, however, have never forgotten that.” some areas of the route may be Bishop Rhoades offered that a little rough due to cobblestone. same encouragement to the first Those who are unable to take part communicants: “May Jesus in the in the procession are invited to Eucharist always be at the center meet the procession at the stops of your life.” for Benediction at Headwaters Sunday June 10, 2012 The faithful are asked to gath- Park, Most Precious Blood and Begins approximately 12:30 in front of the Cathedral er outside the Cathedral of the Queen of Angels. Those in need Immaculate Conception by 12:30 of special assistance or have any of the Immaculate Conception and concludes with p.m. for the 2.7-mile procession. questions regarding special needs, Benediction and a fiesta at Queen of Angels. Parking will be available, free contact Mary Glowaski at (260) of charge, at the Archbishop Noll 399-1458. For more informa+on and special needs Catholic Center parking garage, accommoda+ons,please visit: located at 915 S. Clinton St. (the www.diocesefwsb.org/corpuschris+ entrance to the garage is off of Clinton Street), until it reaches its For additional information, visit capacity. Parking is also available www.diocesefwsb.org/cor- at the Grand Wayne Center and puschristi/Corpus_Christi_ Procession_2012.html or email Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Headwaters Park Most Precious Blood Queen of Angels other downtown locations for a fee. Cindy Black at cblack@diocese- Return transportation from fwsb.org.