Serving the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend May 20, 2018 Mother Mary Teresa Tallon ’’ Servant of God TTODAYODAYSS CCATHOLICATHOLIC served in Elkhart Volume 92 No. 20 50¢ TODAYSCATHOLIC.org Page 20 Bishop Rhoades thanks Msgr. Schulte Father Carkenord for outstanding service, appoints new St. Michael the Archangel priest to retire Page 4 Vicar General, Judicial Vicar FORT WAYNE — In announcing the appointment of Msgr. Robert Schulte as pastor of St. Jude Want to share the Parish in Fort Wayne, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades expressed deep Catholic faith? gratitude for Msgr. Schulte’s 18 Summer Evangelization Kit years of “outstanding service to the diocese as Vicar General, and lays out a plan for the invaluable assistance he provided” to him and to Bishop Page 7 John M. D’Arcy before him. Bishop Rhoades remarked that the longevity of Msgr. Schulte’s ministry as Vicar General is a testament to the High school high regard in which he and graduations begin Bishop D’Arcy, priests of the dio- cese and the faithful have held Meet the Catholic Msgr. Schulte through the years, and that he also believes Msgr. valedictorians Schulte deserves a break from and salutatorians diocesan administrative duties to become a full-time pastor again. Pages 8-12 The bishop has appointed him pastor of St. Jude Parish, Fort Jodi Marlin Wayne, effective June 19. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has announced changes in the leadership of two diocesan offices. From left are Father Jacob Runyon, new Judicial Vicar and also Rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception; Father Mark Gurtner, new Priestly ordination Vicar General, Chancellor and Moderator of the Curia; Bishop Rhoades; and Msgr. Robert Schulte, new pastor of St. Five diocesan deacons to Jude Parish, Fort Wayne. Father Gurtner will continue as pastor of Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, Fort Wayne. TRANSITION, page 2 receive the sacrament June 2 Pages 12-16 Was the Church right about contraception? BY LISA EVERETT Pope Paul VI reaffirmed the moral norm prohibiting contraception and instead recommended natu- ral methods of fertility regulation A look at “Humanae as the path to happiness and holi- ness in marriage. Far from being Vitae” 50 years later a benefit to married couples, Pope FIRST IN A SERIES ON THE ANNIVERSARY Paul VI predicted that the use of contraception instead would lead t is probably safe to say that to an increase in marital infidel- most people today consider ity, a general lowering of morality Icontraception to be an indis- in society, greater disrespect for pensable modern convenience, women and coercive measures and have a hard time imagining on the part of governments with life without it. More than five respect to “population control.” decades ago, the proponents of So which of these competing the birth control pill promised claims is true? Has contracep- that better marriages would result tion facilitated better and hap- from fewer children and more pier marriages, or is there strong satisfying sex lives, free from the evidence that it damages the fear of pregnancy. In stark con- relationship between spouses? trast to this position stood the And what about the alternative? Catholic Church, whose leader, Does the Church’s teaching some- Pope Paul VI, after serious con- how strengthen the love between sultation, reflection and prayer, spouses, or has the Church issued the encyclical “Humanae Vitae” on July 25, 1968. In this landmark document, HUMANAE VITAE, page 2 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 20, 2018 TRANSITION, from page 1 borne also by my longtime secre- become close friends,” he said. judging marriage nullity cases, TODAY’S CATHOLIC tary, Mari Raatz, who fields and “From my first days in the said he is grateful to have served Bishop Rhoades also answers so many phone calls seminary, I have always desired as Judicial Vicar for the diocese. Official newspaper of the announced that effective the and emails. to do nothing else but God’s will. “I became Adjutant Judicial Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend same date, Father Mark Gurtner “As Rector of the Cathedral of So, I’m thankful that I had the Vicar in 2009 with the respon- P.O. Box 11169 will succeed Msgr. Schulte as the Immaculate Conception, I am opportunity to live and serve at sibility of overseeing the South Fort Wayne, IN 46856 Vicar General and Moderator of blessed to have a dedicated and such a wonderful parish. I’m Bend Tribunal office, and in the Curia, while Father Jacob hard-working staff who helps also excited for the next chapter 2011 Bishop Rhoades appointed PUBLISHER: Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Runyon succeeds Father Gurtner handle all pastoral and admin- of my life to begin. me Judicial Vicar with a move as Judicial Vicar. Father Gurtner istrative tasks. But because of “As Judicial Vicar, my primary back to Fort Wayne to oversee will continue as pastor of Our time, I feel limited in what pas- task is to manage and direct the the entirety of the operation of Lady of Good Hope Parish in Fort toral ministry I am able to give. tribunal for the diocese. It will be the Tribunal. Editorial Department Wayne. I often wish I had more time to my job to ensure that marriage “Tribunal work is rewarding PUBLICATIONS MANAGER: Jodi Marlin The bishop expressed his visit those who are ill and home- annulment cases are conducted work, while at the same time it PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan confidence in making these bound, for instance. I will deeply in a professional, pastoral and can be difficult work. Many peo- BRAND SPECIALIST: Molly Gettinger new appointments, noting both miss the many members of the sensitive manner. There is an ple are helped by the work of the NEWS SPECIALIST: Mark Weber priests’ pastoral abilities and parish with whom I have jour- excellent staff at the Tribunal Tribunal which frees those who canonical expertise. “Father neyed in faith. and I have been working with are bound by invalid marriages. Gurtner has served the dio- “After almost 18 years, I feel them for three years in my role At the same time, the work also Business Department cese very well as my Judicial the Lord is telling me it is time as a judge. I’m very pleased to implicitly upholds the dignity BUSINESS MANAGER: Stephanie A. Patka Vicar and has been an excel- for a change,” he continued. “So have the opportunity to continue and indissolubility of marriage, BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Geoff Frank lent collaborate on the Bishop’s I accept responsibility as pastor working with them.” which is by the Lord’s design. [email protected] Cabinet. Father Runyon also has of St. Jude Parish, Fort Wayne. Father Runyon said it’s hard “I am humbled by my served with great competence This will provide its own new to describe his excitement for appointment by Bishop Rhoades Advertising Sales as Adjutant Judicial Vicar. Both challenges and opportunities being the Rector of the cathedral. as Vicar General,” he said. “In Jackie Parker priests are not only well-quali- for priestly ministry. I hope my “On Oct. 31, 2009, I laid on this role, I will be directly assist- fied for these positions, but also experience over the years will the floor of that cathedral while ing the bishop in the adminis- [email protected] exhibit the pastoral charity that be a blessing and benefit to this everyone in the church invoked tration of the diocese. Also, this is an essential part of priestly strong and vibrant community the Litany of the Saints. On that role encompasses support and Website: www.todayscatholic.org ministry and assistance to the of St. Jude Church. I pray that day, I was ordained a priest. assistance to all the priests of 260-456-2824 bishop in shepherding the dio- the Holy Spirit be my guide Every time I visit the cathedral the diocese. As Moderator of the cese.” and counsel as I move into the I’m reminded of that amazing Curia, I will also serve to give Many months ago, Msgr. future.” day. To become the Rector of support to and to coordinate the Published weekly except second Schulte said, he spoke with Father Runyon said he is the cathedral is hard to believe. activity of the diocesan Curia Sunday of January; and every other Bishop Rhoades about his desire thankful to Bishop Rhoades for I look forward to spending time — which is the diocesan staff week from the third Sunday in June to return to full-time priestly pas- the confidence expressed in him, there in prayer. I look forward to assisting the bishop in his gover- through the second Sunday of toral ministry in a parish. and that he looks forward to his getting to know the parishioners, nance of the diocese. I very much September by the Diocese of Fort “Since September 2000 I new ministry as Judicial Vicar and I look forward to working look forward to this new work. Wayne-South Bend, 915 S. Clinton St., have served as Vicar General and Rector of the Cathedral of with the staff and priests there.” At the same time, I will continue P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. / Chancellor and Moderator of the Immaculate Conception. But I think it is safe to say that to serve as pastor of Our Lady of Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, the Curia of the Diocese of Fort leaving St. Jude will be tough, he times of transition are compli- Good Hope. I would be grateful IN, and additional mailing office. Wayne-South Bend. This has admitted.