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Hats off to the ’’ graduates TTODAYODAYSS CCATHOLICATHOLIC Schools celebrate valedictorians, salutatorians CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES AT NEW SAINT Pages 15-18 Diocese, others, JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS file federal lawsuit Fortnight for defending Freedom Current threats to religious liberty religious liberty Page 4 FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend, Catholic Charities of the diocese, Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community, Franciscan Alliance, the University of Saint Francis and Our Sunday Visitor have filed a lawsuit against various ‘Contraceptive government defendants, seeking justice from U.S. District Court (Northern District of Indiana, Fort mandate’ Wayne Division). The University of Notre Dame Twelve things everyone has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court (Northern District of Indiana, South Bend Division). should know Forty-three Catholic dioceses, schools, hospitals, social service agencies and other institutions filed Page 5 The school exte- suit in federal court Monday, May 21, at 11 a.m. rior of the new At a news conference held Monday afternoon in Saint Joseph’s the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center in Fort Wayne, High School is Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades said, “(The U.S. bishops) Christian leadership nearing comple- have pursued various avenues to correct the problem tion, above, while of the overarching and overreaching mandate of the Department of Health and Human Services without awards the football litigation. Our efforts with the White House and Serra Club presents honors stadium and with Congress have not succeeded, so now a number track are under of our dioceses, Catholic schools and universities, Page 10 construction. The Catholic health systems and Catholic charitable orga- school will move nizations are pursuing the judicial route.” to the new loca- The defendants named were the U.S. Department tion in the fall. At of Health and Human services (HHS), the U.S. Vouchers, Tax Credit left, interior work Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of on the chapel Labor and their respective secretaries. Scholarships continues. The lawsuit stems from the recently enacted HHS mandate in which religious employers who do not Parents choose Catholic schools qualify for a narrow exemption will be forced to Pages 11-14 provide to their employees abortion-inducing drugs, sterilization and contraceptive products and services at no cost to employees. This mandate presents a clear and present danger to these Catholic entities’ ability to teach and live their faith, and would make them complicit in pro- viding and facilitating products and services contrary to their clearly stated doctrines. The plaintiffs in this case believe the HHS man- date to be clearly unconstitutional and any accom- modations previously made were substandard and unacceptable. “American history and tradition, embodied in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and Religious Freedom Restoration Act, protect religious entities from such overbearing and oppres- sive governmental action,” Bishop Rhoades said at the news conference. “Religious freedom, protected in the U.S. Constitution and other laws and statutes, is rooted in the dignity of every human person. It is inherent in our humanity, a God-given right. It is a cornerstone of basic human rights and is necessary for the flourishing of a just society. We are obliged to defend it for ourselves and for others. We are ask- ing in this lawsuit that this right be respected by our PHOTOS BY KEVIN HAGGENJOS government.” Progress, including the sign that boasts “Home of the Indians” in the new Saint Joseph’s This lawsuit is about an unprecedented attack by High School gymnasium is shown above. While progress is made on construction at the new campus, students are celebrating the hallowed halls of the 1441 N. Michigan St. location. HHS, PAGE 3 2 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 27, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC

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EDITOR: Tim Johnson NEWS EDITOR and STAFF WRITER: Kay Cozad IN TRUTH Editorial Department AND PAGE DESIGNER: Francie Hogan FREELANCE WRITERS: Lauren Caggiano, CHARITY Michelle Castleman, Karen Clifford, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, BY BISHOP KEVIN C. RHOADES Diane Freeby, May Lee Johnson, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC, Joe Kozinski, Vince LaBarbera and Deb Wagner few weeks ago, while at a meeting in Atlanta, I had the opportunity to visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Department ANational Historic Site. I especially enjoyed BUSINESS MANAGER: Sean McBride sitting in the Ebenezer Baptist Church AD GRAPHICS DIRECTOR: Mark Weber where Reverend Dr. King served as co- BOOKKEEPING/CIRCULATION: Kathy Voirol pastor. His recorded sermons were piped [email protected] through the sanctuary there and I listened for quite some time to his stirring words. Advertising Sales He awakened consciences and called upon Tess Steffen (Fort Wayne area) America to honor its heritage of liberty. In KAY COZAD (260) 456-2824 his famous “Letter from the Birmingham Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades speaks at a special press conference held at the Archbishop Noll Catholic Jeanette Simon (South Bend area) Jail” in 1963, Reverend Dr. King boldly Center in Fort Wayne on May 21 regarding legislation taken for religious liberty. At left is stated that “the goal of America is free- (574) 234-0687 Franciscan Sister Elise Kriss, president of the University of Saint Francis and Sisters of Notre Dame dom.” Sister Loretta Borgerding of Saint Anne Home. Web site: www.todayscatholicnews.org In the face of the unprecedented attack by the federal government on one of our Published weekly except the fourth most cherished freedoms, the freedom to 1 of lawsuit). our institutions to submit to “an intrusive Sunday in June, second and fourth weeks in July and August, the first practice one’s religion without govern- Religious freedom, protected in the U.S. governmental examination of our religious week of September and last week ment interference, I have been inspired by Constitution and other laws and statutes, missions” (cf. #7 in lawsuit). in December by the Diocese of Fort the words of Martin Luther King. It would is rooted in the dignity of every human In our U.S. Bishop’s statement on Wayne-South Bend, 1103 S. Calhoun be easy to sit back and not get involved in person. It is inherent in our humanity, a Religious Liberty, Our First, Most St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801. fighting the government’s attempt to force God-given right. It is a cornerstone of basic Cherished Liberty, we state the follow- Periodicals postage paid at Fort Wayne, us to facilitate and fund services which vio- human rights and is necessary for the flour- ing: Religious liberty is not only about our IN, and additional mailing office. late our religious beliefs. But then I think ishing of a just society. We are obliged to ability to go to Mass on Sunday or pray of Dr. King. He did not sit back in the face defend it for ourselves and for others. We the Rosary at home. It is about whether we POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: of racial discrimination and segregation. are asking in this lawsuit that this right be can make our contribution to the common Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Instead, he led the civil rights movement in respected by our government. good of all Americans. Can we do the good Wayne, IN 46856-1169 or email: our country. The government has no place defin- works our faith calls us to do, without hav- [email protected]. Along with my brother bishops, I have ing “religious employer” so narrowly that ing to compromise that very same faith? MAIN OFFICE: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort been actively involved in efforts to protect it only includes houses of worship. This Without religious liberty properly under- Wayne, IN 46802. Telephone (260) our religious liberty. We are not sitting reduces the freedom of religion to the free- stood, all Americans suffer, deprived of the 456-2824. Fax: (260) 744-1473. back. We have pursued various avenues to dom of worship. Religious liberty is about essential contribution in education, health BUREAU OFFICE: 1328 Dragoon Trail, correct the problem of the over-reaching witness and action, as well as worship. The care, feeding the hungry, civil rights, and Mishawaka, IN 46544. Telephone (574) US Department of Health and Human HHS exemption excludes most Catholic social services that religious Americans 234-0687. Fax (574) 830-1042. Services without litigation. Our efforts with hospitals, schools, universities, and social make every day, both here at home and the White House and the Congress have service providers. They are “not religious overseas. News deadline is the Monday morning not succeeded. So now, a number of our enough,” according to the U.S. Government This lawsuit protesting the U.S. before publication date. Advertising dioceses, Catholic schools and universities, Mandate, to qualify for the exemption. Our Government Mandate is about defending deadline is nine days before publica- Catholic health systems, and Catholic chari- diocese carries out our mission of service our freedom to do the good works our faith tion date. table organizations are pursuing the judicial through our diocesan offices, parishes calls us to do, without having to compro- route. and schools, and through the work of our mise our beliefs by providing, paying for Today’s Catholic may be reached at : On May 21st, the Diocese of Fort affiliated ministries. All of these institu- and/or facilitating things that violate our Today’s Catholic, P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN Wayne-South Bend, Catholic Charities tions are guided by Catholic beliefs. In our religious convictions. And it is about pro- 46856-1169; or email: of the diocese, Saint Anne Home and institutions, we employ non-Catholics. We tecting our diocese and our institutions from [email protected] Retirement Community, Franciscan serve non-Catholics. As a matter of faith, oppressive government intrusion into our Alliance, the University of Saint Francis, we serve everyone. We educate and care religious missions. ISSN 0891-1533 and Our Sunday Visitor filed a lawsuit for Catholics and non-Catholics. Two of I am deeply grateful to all who are join- USPS 403630 against various government defendants, the four criteria for an exemption from ing us in our defense of the right to reli- seeking justice from U.S. District Court the unjust mandate require us to primarily gious liberty. The unity and solidarity of (Northern District of Indiana, Fort Wayne employ and to serve persons who share our the faithful of our diocese and the support Division). The University of Notre Dame religious tenets. As we say in the lawsuit: of many other Christians and believers of has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court “in order to safeguard their religious free- other faiths has been incredible. This soli- (Northern District of Indiana, South Bend doms, religious employers must plead with darity and support demonstrates how much Division). We are in deep solidarity in our government bureaucrats for a determination we all cherish our religious freedom. We conviction that the government is not autho- that they are sufficiently ‘religious’.” must not allow the weakening of religious rized to force us to violate our consciences, A fundamental purpose of the First liberty in our beloved nation. We sing in by making us provide, pay for and/or Amendment is to keep the State out of the our National Anthem that we are “the land facilitate “services” that are contrary to our internal affairs of the Church. The Free of the free and home of the brave.” Let us religious beliefs. “American history and Exercise Clause of the First Amendment pray that this will always be so. tradition, embodied in the First Amendment protects people and groups from govern- to the United States Constitution and ment interference with the exercise of their Religious Freedom Restoration Act, protect religious beliefs. The U.S. Government religious entities from such overbearing and Mandate with its narrow exemption vio- Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades oppressive governmental action” (paragraph lates the First Amendment and requires Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend May 27, 2012 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC 3

Public Schedule of biShoP Kevin c. RhoadeS

• Sunday, May 27, 2 p.m. — Baccalaureate Mass for Saint Joseph’s High School, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame Obama ‘accommodation’ offers no fundamental change, USCCB attorneys say

BY NANCY FRAZIER O’BRIEN gestions are having the costs cov- religious organizations that could be ered by a “third-party administrator” exempt from the requirement. of a health plan or “independent To be exempt from the require- WASHINGTON (CNS) — agency” that receive funds from ment, a religious organization “has Although the Obama administration’s other sources, such as rebates from the inculcation of religious values as proposed “accommodation” for reli- drug makers. its purpose; primarily employs per- KAY COZAD gious employers to the mandate that The USCCB comments said the sons who share its religious tenets; Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades speaks with local media and others about the contraceptives and sterilization be proposed changes would still require primarily serves persons who share recent lawsuit filed by the diocese concerning religious liberty at the included in most health plans “may “conscientiously objecting nonex- its religious tenets; and is a nonprofit Noll Center on May 21. create an appearance of moderation empt religious organizations ... to organization” under specific sections and compromise,” it does not change provide plans that serve as a conduit of the Internal Revenue Code. the administration’s fundamental for contraceptives and sterilization Both the mandate and the exemp- I. Jenkins, Notre Dame’s president, position, attorneys for the U.S. bish- procedures to their own employees, tion are now final rules, “entirely wrote in a message to members of the ops said in comments filed May 15. and their premiums will help pay for unchanged from August 2011,” the HHS campus community. “For if we con- “We are convinced that no public those items.” USCCB said. cede that the government can decide CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 good is served by this unprecedented “As a practical or moral matter, It warned that “many religious which religious organizations are nationwide mandate, and that forc- none of (the approaches proposed and other stakeholders with a con- sufficiently religious to be awarded ing individual and institutional stake- by the administration) will solve the scientious objection to some or all the freedom to follow the principles holders to sponsor and subsidize an problem that the mandate creates for of the mandate coverage are ineli- the federal government on one of that define their mission, then we otherwise widely available product nonexempt religious organizations gible” for the exemption or the one- America’s most cherished freedoms: have begun to walk down a path that over their religious and moral objec- with a conscientious objection to year “temporary enforcement safe the freedom to practice one’s religion ultimately leads to the undermining of tions serves no legitimate, let alone contraceptive coverage,” the attor- harbor” established by the Obama without government interference. It is those institutions.” compelling, government interest,” neys added. administration. That safe harbor not about whether people have access “Our lawsuit raises two questions,” said the comments filed with the The USCCB comments repeated period is to begin Aug. 1, 2012. to certain services; it is about whether said Gregory Erlandson, president of U.S. Department of Health and several times that the best solution “Absent a change of course by the government may force religious the Our Sunday Visitor Publishing Human Services. to their objections to the mandate the administration or a court order institutions and individuals to provide Division: “Whether the government Signed by Anthony R. Picarello would be its complete rescission. granting relief, individuals, insur- and facilitate services that violate their can use such criteria to define the and Michael F. Moses, gen- “We believe that this mandate ers, for-profit employers and many religious beliefs. religiousness of an organization, and eral counsel and associate general is unjust and unlawful — it is bad other stakeholders with a moral or Bishop Rhoades said, “The whether the government may force counsel, respectively, for the U.S. health policy, and because it entails religious objection to contraceptive government has no place defining religious institutions and individuals to Conference of Catholic Bishops, the an element of government coer- coverage will be required in the next ‘religious employer’ so narrowly that provide and facilitate services, which 21-page comments were in response cion against conscience, it creates few months either to drop out of the it only includes houses of worship. violate their religious beliefs.” to the administration’s “advance a religious freedom problem,” the health insurance marketplace, poten- This reduces the freedom of religion Our Sunday Visitor, Inc., is a notice of proposed rulemaking” USCCB attorneys said. tially triggering crippling penalties, to the freedom of worship. Religious not-for-profit enterprise that is self- published March 16 in the Federal The USCCB submission noted or to provide coverage that violates liberty is about witness and action, as insured. It does not fund abortion- Register, which proposed new ways that HHS had not asked for com- their deeply held convictions,” the well as worship. The HHS exemp- inducing drugs, sterilization or contra- for religious organizations that have ments on whether contraceptives USCCB attorneys said. tion excludes most Catholic hospitals, ception. moral objections to providing free and sterilization should be among Before a final decision on the schools, universities and social service “We are concerned that these contraceptives to their employees to the mandated preventive services for proposed ruling, the Obama admin- providers. They are ‘not religious regulations, if not overturned, would comply with the requirement. women under the health reform law istration is seeking public comment enough,’ according to the HHS man- force Our Sunday Visitor to provide Among the administration’s sug- or on the four-pronged definition of until June 19. date, to qualify for the exemption. such coverage even when the Catholic Our diocese carries out our mission of Church has consistently taught that service through our diocesan offices, they are wrong and a violation of parishes and schools, and through Church teaching,” said Erlandson. Pope calls on Chinese Catholics the work of our affiliated ministries. In an editorial, Our Sunday Visitor All of these institutions are guided by said that it “stands proudly with our Catholic beliefs.” fellow Catholic apostolates and with to be faithful to Church, pope He added, “Today we ask people our bishops in resisting this challenge.” of all faith traditions, and all people of The newspaper asked readers “to BY CAROL GLATZ quake and its aftershocks. conscience to join us in our efforts to stand with us — in charity, praying “I am spiritually close to those restore religious liberty to its rightful first and foremost for conversions of hit by this calamity,” the pope said. place; a cornerstone of our country, heart; in civility, arguing the facts of VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Pope Benedict also recalled and our first, most cherished liberty.” this case without recourse to bitter Benedict XVI called on Chinese the Church’s May 24 celebration The University of Notre Dame’s partisanship or political rhetoric; and Catholics to be faithful to the of the feast of Our Lady, Help of lawsuit charges that these components in solidarity, knowing that whatever pope, asked that mass media Christians, which he established as a of the regulation are a violation of sacrifices we bear and whatever chal- worldwide promote mutual world day of prayer for the Church the religious liberties guaranteed by lenges we endure, we are only doing respect and dialogue, and prayed in China. the First Amendment, the Religious what is our responsibility as American for those hit by a deadly earth- Mentioning Chinese Catholics’ Freedom Restoration Act and other citizens practicing our faith in the pub- quake near Bologna and a school devotion to Mary at the Sheshan federal laws. lic square.” bombing in Brindisi. Marian shrine in Shanghai, he asked The federal mandate requires the A statement released by the After reciting the “Regina Coeli” CNS PHOTO/PAUL HARING that all Catholics in China proclaim University of Notre Dame and similar University of Saint Francis in Fort prayer with those gathered in St. People cheer and wave as Pope Christ “with humility and joy, be religious organizations to provide in Wayne said: “As a Catholic institu- faithful to their Church and to the Peter’s Square May 20, the pope Benedict XVI leads the “Regina their insurance plans abortion-induc- tion and in response to a request from denounced a May 19 bombing of a successor of Peter, and live their ing drugs, contraceptives and steriliza- Bishop Rhoades of the Diocese of high school in southern Italy, calling Coeli” from the window of his lives in accordance with the faith tion procedures, which are contrary to Fort Wayne-South Bend, in which we it “a vile attack.” apartment overlooking St. Peter’s they profess.” Catholic teaching. It also authorizes serve, the University of Saint Francis A bomb was detonated outside Square at the Vatican May 20. He prayed for Mary to help the government to determine which has opted into the litigation to support the Brindisi school gates early in the China’s Catholics and to help mem- organizations are sufficiently “reli- the effort of the bishops to protect our morning as teenagers were arriving and lamented the death of the girl, bers of the universal Church grow gious” to warrant an exemption from religious freedom as guaranteed by for classes. One girl was killed and saying she was an “innocent victim in their love and concern for the the requirement. the U.S. Constitution.” 10 others injured — one seriously. of brutal violence.” Church in China. “This filing is about the freedom Police said they suspected the attack The pope also prayed for those The pope also highlighted of a religious organization to live its Sean McBride, Tim Johnson of Today’s was the work of a lone individual hit by a 6.0 magnitude earthquake “Silence and Word: Path of mission, and its significance goes Catholic and Nancy Frazier O’Brien of unrelated to the Mafia and the city’s that struck near Bologna in the pre- Evangelization,” the theme of well beyond any debate about con- Catholic News Service contrib- organized crime ring. dawn hours of May 20. At least four World Communications Day, traceptives,” Holy Cross Father John uted to this article. The pope prayed for the victims people were killed as a result of the marked in most dioceses May 20.

4 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 27, 2012 Fortnight for Freedom: Current threats to religious liberty WASHINGTON (USCCB) — What can you do Pope Benedict XVI spoke earlier this year about his worry that reli- to ensure the protection gious liberty in the United States of religious freedom? is being weakened. He called religious liberty the The U.S. Bishops have called “most cherished of American for a Fortnight for Freedom from freedoms.” However, unfortu- June 21 to July 4. nately, our most cherished free- Please visit www.fortnight- dom is under threat. Consider the 4freedom.org for more informa- following: tion on this important time of • HHS mandate for contraception, prayer, education and action in sterilization and abortion induc- support of religious liberty! ing drugs. The mandate of the Department of Health and Human Services forces religious institu- tions to facilitate and fund a prod- uct contrary to their own moral teaching. Further, the federal government tries to define which religious institutions are “reli- All faithful are invited to gious enough” to merit protection of their religious liberty. attend the following: • Catholic foster care and adoption • Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bishop services. Boston, San Francisco, emeritus, will celebrate Mass at St. the District of Columbia and the Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, on State of Illinois have driven local Friday, June 22, at 7 p.m. Catholic Charities out of the busi- City adopted a policy that barred and abortion services in violation ceremony on its private • Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will ness of providing adoption or the Bronx Household of Faith of Catholic teaching. property. Further, a civil celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of foster care services — by revok- and other churches from renting • Christian students on campus. rights complaint has been the Immaculate Conception, Fort ing their licenses, by ending their public schools on weekends for filed against the Catholic Wayne, on Saturday, June 30, at 5 government contracts, or both In its over-100-year history, the p.m. worship services, even though University of California Hastings Church in Hawaii by a — because those charities refused nonreligious groups could rent person requesting to use a to place children with same-sex College of Law has denied stu- the same schools for many other dent organization status to only chapel to hold a same-sex Prayer couples or unmarried opposite- uses. “marriage” ceremony. sex couples who cohabit. one group, the Christian Legal • Discrimination against Catholic Society, because it required its Is our most cherished Almighty God, Father of all • State immigration laws. Several nations, humanitarian services. After years leaders to be Christian and to freedom truly under threat? states have recently passed laws For freedom You have set us free of excellent performance by the abstain from sexual activity out- Yes, Pope Benedict XVI that forbid what they deem as in Christ Jesus (Gal 5:1). U.S. Conference of Catholic side of marriage. has recognized that vari- “harboring” of undocumented We praise and bless You for the Bishops’ Migration and Refugee • Forcing religious groups to host ous attempts to limit the immigrants — and what the gift of religious liberty, the founda- Services (MRS) in administer- same-sex “marriage” or civil union freedom of religion in the Church deems Christian charity tion of human rights, justice and the ing contract services for victims U.S. are a serious concern. and pastoral care to these immi- ceremonies. A New Jersey judge common good. Grant to our leaders of human trafficking, the federal This threat to religious grants. recently found that a Methodist the wisdom to protect and promote government changed its contract freedom is larger than any • Discrimination against small ministry violated state law when our liberties; By Your grace may we specifications to require MRS to single case or issue and the ministry declined to allow two have the courage to defend them, for church congregations. New York provide or refer for contraceptive has its roots in secularism women to hold a “civil union” in our culture. 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WASHINGTON (USCCB) — liberty, whether or not they agree “accommodation.” avoid an untimely pregnancy than non-contraceptive purposes, even On Feb. 15, 2012 the Obama with the Church on the underly- 9. Even religious charities, the surgical procedures and pre- if the same drugs could also be Administration published a final ing moral question. For example, schools and hospitals that do scription drugs mandated for wom- prescribed for contraception. The rule mandating contraception and at a February 2012 congressional qualify for the “accommodation” en’s coverage here. (Neither natural idea that respect for Catholic moral sterilization coverage in almost all hearing on this issue, testimony will still be forced to violate their family planning, nor male methods objections to contraception could private health plans nationwide, supporting the USCCB’s posi- beliefs. The mandate will still such as condoms or vasectomies, endanger access to such drugs for with an extremely narrow “exemp- tion was heard from the President be applied with full force to all are included in the mandate.) Many use in healing disease is a red her- tion” for some religious employers. of the Lutheran Church-Missouri employees of these “second-class- studies have found contraceptive ring. In a March 21 “Advance Notice Synod, a distinguished Orthodox citizen” religious institutions, and programs failing to reduce unin- 12. Beware of claims, espe- of Proposed Rulemaking,” the rabbi and officials and professors to the employees’ dependents such tended pregnancies or abortions. cially by partisans, that the Catholic administration leaves this mandate from several Protestant institutions as teenage children. While the Hormonal contraceptives have been bishops are partisan. The bishops unchanged, while proposing an of higher learning. The nation’s administration says employees will associated with an increased risk warned Congress about the need “accommodation” under which largest non-Catholic denomination, not pay an additional charge for for stroke, heart attacks, vascular for clear conscience protection in the mandate might be applied in the Southern Baptist Convention, this coverage, ultimately the funds disease and breast cancer, some of the face of new health coverage various ways to the employees of has strongly criticized the con- to pay for it must come from the the greatest killers of women today. mandates throughout the debate on religious organizations that do not traceptive mandate, as have lead- premium dollars of the employer Injectable contraceptive drugs health care reform; they were argu- receive the exemption. Important ers of the National Association and employees. And when these are associated with an increased ing against the proposed contracep- points to understand: of Evangelicals, Institutional organizations provide any health risk for contracting and transmit- tive mandate and other new threats 1. The mandate forces coverage Religious Freedom Alliance, Union coverage to their employees, ting AIDS, a deadly disease the to religious freedom in 2010. Since of sterilization and abortion-induc- of Orthodox Jewish Congregations that will be the trigger for hav- “preventive services” mandate is then they have simply continued ing drugs and devices as well as of America, Evangelicals for ing the objectionable coverage supposed to help prevent. Medical advocating the same moral prin- contraception. Though commonly Social Action and the Council for provided “automatically” to all experts raising such concerns can- ciples. The bishops did not pick called the “contraceptive mandate,” Christian Colleges and Universities. these employees and their depen- not be accused of waging a “war on this fight, or decide that it would the federal mandate also forces An online declaration supporting dents — even if both employer and women.” continue into an election year — employers to sponsor and subsidize the Church’s position has been employee object to it. 11. This is not about any legiti- others did. The Church forms its coverage of sterilization. And by signed by about 28,000 Catholic 10. The “women’s health” mate medical use for hormonal positions based on principles — including all drugs approved by and non-Catholic women, including claims behind the mandate are or other drugs. Contrary to some here, religious liberty for all, and the FDA for use as contraceptives, many health professionals, academ- doubtful at best. Pregnancy itself is media claims, Catholic ethical the life and dignity of every human the mandate includes drugs that ics and businesswomen. not a disease, but the normal way directives on health care (and the person — not polls, personalities or can induce abortion such as “Ella” 6. The rule that created the that each of us came into the world health plans based on them) allow political parties. (Ulipristal), a close cousin of the uproar has not changed at all, but — and there are other ways to use of medications for serious abortion pill RU-486. was finalized as is. After its ini- 2. The mandate does not exempt tial proposal of August 2011 was Catholic charities, schools, univer- widely criticized across the politi- sities or hospitals. These institu- cal spectrum as an attack on reli- tions are vital to the mission of the gious freedom, the administration Church, but the administration does announced its final rule of Feb. 15, not deem them “religious employ- as a compromise. But in fact that ers” deserving conscience protec- rule finalizes the original proposal tion because they do not “serve “without change.” So religious primarily persons who share (their) organizations dedicated to serving religious tenets.” The administra- people of other faiths are still not tion denies these organizations exempt as “religious employers.” religious freedom precisely because 7. The proposed “accommoda- their religiously motivated purpose tion” is not a current rule, but a is to serve the common good of promise that comes due beyond society — a purpose that govern- the point of public accountability. ment should encourage, not punish. On Feb. 15, besides finalizing its 3. The mandate forces these mandate without change, HHS also institutions and others, against their announced it will develop more conscience, to pay for and facili- regulations to apply that mandate tate things they consider immoral. differently to “non-exempt, non- Under the mandate, the government profit religious organizations” — forces religious insurers to write the charities, schools and hospitals policies that violate their beliefs; that were left out of the “religious forces religious employers and employer” exemption. The regula- schools to subsidize and facilitate tions for this “accommodation” will coverage that violates their beliefs; be developed during a one-year and forces conscientiously object- delay in enforcement, their impact ing employees and students to pur- not felt until after the November chase coverage that violates their election. beliefs. 8. In its March 21 Advance 4. The federal mandate is much Notice, HHS makes it clear that Our team is part of more sweeping than existing state even the “accommodation” will do mandates. Employers can generally nothing to help objecting insurers, avoid the contraceptive mandates in objecting employers that are not 28 states by self-insuring their pre- “religious” as defined by HHS, your team. scription drug coverage, dropping or individuals. In its August 2011 that part of their coverage altogeth- comments, and many times since, Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center provides Certified Athletic Trainers er, or opting for regulation under a the Catholic bishops’ conference to high schools in our community. federal law (ERISA) that pre-empts identified all the stakeholders in the state law. The HHS mandate closes process whose religious freedom off all these avenues of relief. is threatened — all employers, These licensed medical professionals are trained in the prevention, evaluation, HHS’ policy of mandating surgical insurers and individuals, not only treatment and rehabilitation of all types of athletic injuries. Our trainers are sterilization coverage is reflected in those who meet the government’s committed to keeping our local athletes healthy and safe. only one state law, Vermont. HHS definition of religious employ- also chose as its model the narrow- ers. It is now clear that all insur- So while you’re cheering in the stands, they’re sitting behind the bench est state-level religious exemption, ers, including self-insurers, must – giving you peace of mind and keeping our young athletes in the game. drafted by the ACLU and exist- provide the coverage; and almost ing in only 3 states (New York, all individuals who pay premiums For more information call: 574.335.6214 California, Oregon). (whether enrolled in an individual 5. Many others have joined plan or an employer plan) have no the Catholic bishops in speaking escape from subsidizing that cover- Mishawaka out against the mandate. Many age. Only organizations identified South Bend recognize this as an assault on as “religious” (to be defined by Plymouth the broader principle of religious later regulation) may qualify for the sjmed.com 6 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 27, 2012 Archbishop Lori installed “position of Bishop Williamson is clearly not the position of our soci- as 16th head ety.” More than three years later, the society, a breakaway group that of Baltimore Archdiocese rejects the modernizing changes ews riefs that followed the Second Vatican BALTIMORE (CNS) — In a N B jubilant liturgy that highlighted Council of 1962-65, may now the historic roots of the Baltimore be on the verge of reconciliation Archdiocese while also looking to with Rome under the leadership of the future, Archbishop William E. NUNCIO, CARDINAL O’BRIEN APPLAUD DURING Bishop Fellay and over the objec- Lori was installed as the 16th arch- tions of other members, including bishop of Baltimore May 16 at the Bishop Williamson. A prerequi- Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. A INSTALLATION OF ARCHBISHOP LORI IN BALTIMORE site for such reconciliation is the smiling Archbishop Lori wore the society’s assent to certain Church same pectoral cross that belonged teachings stipulated by the Vatican to Archbishop John Carroll — the in a “doctrinal preamble,” which first archbishop of Baltimore — as has not yet been published but he was led to the bishop’s chair which presumably includes ele- by Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien and ments of the teaching of Vatican II. Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, In April, the director of the Vatican apostolic nuncio to the United States. press office described the society’s In front of more than 2,000 people, recent response to the preamble as Archbishop Lori grasped his crosier a “step forward” in the process. and began a new era in the 223-year Yet it remains unclear whether the history of the Baltimore archdiocese society’s attitude toward Jews is as he symbolically took posses- fully in harmony with that adopted sion of his cathedral. Archbishop by the Church at Vatican II, spe- Vigano, representing Pope Benedict cifically in the 1965 declaration XVI, extended papal greetings and “Nostra Aetate,” which said the read an English translation of the Jewish people could not be blamed apostolic mandate naming the for- for the death of Jesus Christ and mer bishop of Bridgeport, Conn., to taught that they “should not be his Baltimore post. “We express our presented as rejected or accursed confidence that through your faith- by God.” ful ministry of teaching, governing and sanctifying, you will win hearts Violence in Latin to Jesus Christ and shape minds in the knowledge, understanding and America seen as a threat love of His Church,” Archbishop to US security Vigano said. In his homily, Archbishop Lori emphasized the CNS PHOTO/TOM MCCARTHY JR., CATHOLIC REVIEW WASHINGTON (CNS) — In a importance of defending religious Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the United States, second from country that has seen more than liberty — highlighting the contribu- 50,000 deaths in six years, it took tions of men like Archbishop Carroll left, and Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien, grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy the finding of 49 headless bod- and another predecessor, Cardinal Sepulcher, right, applaud as Archbishop William E. Lori takes his seat in the cathedra ies, some also missing arms or James Gibbons. “We do not seek to legs, to shock Mexican officials. defend religious liberty for partisan during his installation as the 16th archbishop of Baltimore May 16 at the Cathedral of The discovery of the bodies, purposes,” he said, “as some have Mary Our Queen in Baltimore. on a road about 120 miles from suggested. No. We do this because the United States, highlighted a we are lovers of a human dignity problem addressed recently dur- that was fashioned and imparted ing a spring meeting at the World not by the government, but by the International Justice and Peace, with a worldwide economic crisis families. Almost all of his speeches Bank headquarters in Washington. Creator.” Archbishop Lori chal- represented the USCCB. “This is and a lack of cultural and societal to visiting diplomats, heads of state Outgoing World Bank President lenged the congregation to be loyal just one of the many expressions support. As a sign of his deep con- and the world’s bishops address Robert B. Zoellick warned that the Americans “by being bold and cou- of support for overdue changes in cern for bolstering the family based the need for governments and the violence doesn’t solely threaten rageous Catholics.” the United States’ nuclear weap- on the lifelong union between a Church to support this fundamental Latin American citizens. It also ons strategy which is still burdened man and a woman, the pope will building block of society. It’s the poses a security threat to the United USCCB joins in petition by Cold War thinking,” said Daryl travel to Milan to meet with those family where future generations States, he said. “The U.S. (needs) Kimball, executive director of the attending the May 30-June 3 World are formed to be members of a con- to take it seriously as a nation,” asking US to change Arms Control Association, which Meeting of Families. The pope structive, generous, hopeful and he said, addressing an audience ‘outdated’ nuclear policy spearheaded the petition drive and will arrive June 1 and will close peaceful world, the pope has said. gathered for a forum on “Reducing assembled the coalition of organi- the event with an outdoor Mass. Murder Rates in Central America: WASHINGTON (CNS) — The zations that signaled their support. His three-day visit is an extraor- Traditionalists and Searching for Solutions.” The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops The United States, Kimball told dinary sign of how much the pope meeting addressed Latin American joined about four dozen other Catholic News Service in a May wants to reaffirm the importance Rome strike contrasting countries with some of the high- national organizations in amassing 15 telephone interview, possesses of families built on Christian val- est rates of violence, includ- more than 50,000 signatures on a about 1,700 strategically positioned ues, Bishop Jean Laffitte, secre- notes on Jews ing Honduras, El Salvador and nuclear warheads. Russia has about tary of the Pontifical Council for Guatemala. But countries such as petition asking for a change in the MENZINGEN, Switzerland (CNS) United States’ “outdated” nuclear 1,500. Each has more strategically the Family, told Catholic News Mexico and other nations in South deployed warheads than the rest of Service. “It’s as if the pope wants — Of all the controversies associ- America are not exempt from the arms policy. “You must act now ated with the traditionalist Society to reduce the nuclear danger and the “nuclear club” — China, France, to say ‘I am giving the maximum problem. However, Zoellick point- Great Britain, India, Pakistan, Israel importance to what you families of St. Pius X, no topic provokes ed out that the dramatic numbers the role of nuclear weapons,” said stronger reactions inside or out- the petition, addressed to President and North Korea — has warheads live out and I want to be near of homicides “for countries not of all kinds combined. “Just one you; I believe in what you are side the Church than the question at war” are in Central America. Barack Obama. The petition urges of the society’s attitude toward Obama to “end outdated U.S. U.S. nuclear-armed submarine can experiencing and want to renew Consider, he said, that Spain has destroy several cities,” Kimball this hope,’” the bishop said. The Jews. In 2009, after Pope Benedict roughly the same population as nuclear war-fighting strategy, dra- XVI lifted the excommunications matically reduce the number of U.S. said. “We today possess 12 subma- Milan gathering will be the second Central America. In 2006, Spain rines with nuclear weapons.” world family meeting that Pope of all four of the society’s bishops, registered 336 homicides, but nuclear weapons and the number there was widespread outrage at of submarines, missiles and bomb- Benedict has attended in his pon- Central America registered 14,257 tificate. The meetings, held every revelations that one of the four, homicides in the same time period ers that carry those weapons, and We are family: Pope Bishop Richard Williamson, had take U.S. nuclear weapons off high three years, are hosted by different — an average of 40 a day. Gangs, dioceses around the world and are denied the gassing of Jews in Nazi the drug trade, and widespread and alert. Maintaining large numbers to give Catholic families concentration camps and endorsed of nuclear forces on alert increases sponsored by the Vatican’s council easy access to firearms — left- hope in troubled times for the family as a way for families the notorious anti-Semitic forgery, overs from civil wars — threaten the risk of accident or miscalcula- “The Protocols of the Elders of tion.” A May 15 announcement to meet, discuss critical issues and people but also the development VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope grow in the faith. Even though the Zion.” The society’s superior gen- and future of the region, Zoellick from the groups involved said the Benedict XVI will meet with the eral, Bishop Bernard Fellay, repu- petition was delivered to the White pope missed the sixth world meet- said. Even in a cloister, you can’t world’s families at a time when the ing in Mexico City in 2009, he has diated those statements at the time, escape the effects of the violence, House May 7. Stephen Colecchi, institution of the family is under saying that “anti-Semitism has no director of the bishops’ Office of always been a vocal advocate of said Sister Mary Francis de la Cruz threat and many are still struggling place in our ranks” and that the Montero. May 27, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 7

Queen of Peace students’ Victory Noll Center generosity is year-round examines problem legacy round the iocese of human trafficking MISHAWAKA — Queen of Peace a d HUNTINGTON — With the recent School students are a kind and focus on the problem of human generous bunch, says Principal trafficking, Victory Noll Center is Tina Dover. The students partici- presenting a day of education at pate in numerous food and cloth- the conference “Service Provision ing drives for various charities ST. THOMAS STUDENTS WALK THROUGH ELKHART HISTORY through Their Eyes.” throughout the year, including The conference will take place St. Vincent de Paul and Christ from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June Child Society. Dover notes that 2, at Victory Noll Center, located at over the 2011-2012 school year 1900 W. Park Dr. The program is the students’ generosity exceeded being held in collaboration with expectations in the various drives the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault held, including donations of the Treatment Center, Huntington City 35 Thanksgiving baskets contain- Police Department and Huntington ing 600 collected food items, 35 County Sheriff’s Department. Christmas baskets with 600 col- There is no cost for the event. All lected food items, 25 Easter bas- attendees need to register by May kets with 700 items donated along 24. A continental breakfast and with extra food for the Queen of lunch will be provided. Register Peace food pantry, and nearly one by contacting Victory Noll Center ton of clothes collected for the at (260) 356-0628, ext. 174, or by drive for Eric’s Promise. email at victorynollcenter@olvm. org. Online registration is available Saint Joseph’s High at www.olvm.org/vncenter. There will be several goals for School senior Abigail Toth the day-long event. One goal will receives Certificate be to raise awareness of the com- munity impact of global human of Appointment trafficking, including the impact SOUTH BEND — Col. Ray across large cities and small towns Plagens, liaison officer for the across the United States. United States Military Academy ANNE RICE The keynote speaker for the day will be Theresa Flores. She is at West Point with Congressman St. Thomas the Apostle School’s second-grade classes went on a walking field trip to Joe Donnelly’s office in South spokeswoman and director of edu- Bend, presented Abigail Toth with visualize what they learned in their social studies class about the history of Elkhart. cation and training for Gracehaven House, a long-term faith-based care her certificate of appointment to Students, teachers and parents walked through Wellfield Botanical Gardens, had a snack West Point during Saint Joseph’s and rehabilitation home for young morning announcements on May on Island Park and toured the Havilah Bearsdley home and Ruthmere Museum. Shown girls under the age of 18 who have been victimized by human traf- 15. She also received an academic are Tish Wilsey’s second-grade students during their field trip. scholarship valued at $248,000 ficking. and was one of the 1,150 out of 15,000 who applied who will report on July 2 into the class for Spirituality, Saint Mary’s In South Bend, an information of 2016. Toth is the daughter of College, Notre Dame, IN 46556- meeting is scheduled Thursday, EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY Thomas and Mary Jo Toth. 5001. May 24, at 7 p.m. in the Church For more information contact Meeting Room at St. Anthony de CELEBRATES GRADUATES Saint Mary’s College host the Center for Spirituality at (574) Padua Parish — west side, between 284-4636 or email Kathy Guthrie the church and the school. summer seminar at [email protected]. In Fort Wayne, an information on Carmelite spirituality meeting is scheduled Thursday, Host an international May 31, at 7 p.m. in the Garden NOTRE DAME — Saint Mary’s Room of the Archbishop Noll College will host the 27th annual exchange student Catholic Center — 915 S. Clinton summer seminar on Carmelite FORT WAYNE — During the hom- St. spirituality from Sunday, June 10, ily at this year’s All Schools Mass Steering committee members to Saturday, June 16, on the Saint in Fort Wayne, Bishop Kevin C. will be the first to learn about this Mary’s campus at Notre Dame. Rhoades challenged everyone to the year’s speakers. There will also be Each day of the week-long semi- call of “evangelization” in their own food, prizes and an opportunity to nar will include lectures, morning home and community. One way to sign up as a volunteer. Those inter- and afternoon workshops, com- do this is for families to open their ested in serving on the committee mon prayer and Mass. Lectures hearts and homes to a high school are encouraged to bring a friend and workshop topics will focus on exchange student from around the and spread the word. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of world. This allows for an opportuni- Participants are asked to con- Avila and other Carmelites voic- ty for the student and a way to bring tact Emily Burman at (260) 969- es. Presenters include Discalced Christ’s love into the life of the stu- 9146 or eburman@diocesefwsb. Carmelites Daniel Chowning, org by Friday, May 25, for the Fort dent. For more information, please JANICE MARTIN Kevin Culligan, Constance contact Anita at (260) 489-1409 or Wayne session. FitzGerald, Fran Horner, Kieran cell at (260) 312-6836. For informa- ARISE 2012, co-sponsored by The diocesan-sponsored Education for Ministry pro- Kavanaugh and Steven Payne; the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South tion about being a host family, visit gram celebrated the graduation of 40 participants in the Order of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel www.academicyear.org. Bend and Redeemer Radio (AM Patrick McMahon, John Welch 1450), will consist of the celebra- Archbishop Noll Catholic Center on May 15. Bishop John and Third Order Carmelite Keith tion of Mass with Bishop Kevin J. Egan. Volunteers needed C. Rhoades, talks from dynamic M. D’Arcy, bishop emeritus, congratulated the graduates Costs include $40 non-refund- for ARISE 2012 Women’s speakers and the availability of and presented certificates. The 40 graduates are mem- able registration fee ($75 for reg- Confession. istrations after May 23), $180 Conference “We’re looking forward to an bers of 17 parishes in the Fort Wayne area. The program board, which includes Sunday Ladies of the diocese who may inspiring and faith-filled day,” is coordinated by the Office of Catechesis and funded by dinner through Saturday lunch, coordinators say. “Invite your be interested in learning more a grant through Our Sunday Visitor. Applications are cur- $160 for a single room in LeMans about the ARISE 2012 Women’s mom, sisters, daughters and Hall and $200 for tuition, totaling Conference and serving on the friends.” rently being accepted for the class forming in the Fort $580 ($615 after May 23). Registration for the ARISE conference steering committee Wayne area that will begin in August. Contact Janice Make checks payable to Saint are invited to attend an upcoming 2012 Women’s Conference begins Mary’s College and mail to Center information session. Aug. 1. Martin at [email protected] for more information. 8 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 27, 2012 ST. THOMAS, ELKHART STUDENTS Saint Joseph’s High School celebrates PERFORM IN ‘THE SOUND OF MUSIC’ final Mass at 1441 N. Michigan location SOUTH BEND — The Saint Joseph’s High School students, staff and others gathered for an All-School Mass, held in Alumni Gym on May 9. This Mass was the final Mass at the school’s 1441 N. Michigan St. location. Members of the Brothers and Sisters of the Holy Cross, the founders and first educators of Saint Joseph’s High School were in attendance as well as Brother Wilbert Leveling and Brother Robert Kelly, both members of the first faculty in 1953. Retired faculty and staff members joined the Eucharistic celebration as well. Father Terry Coonan, cur- rent chaplain for Saint Joseph’s, celebrated the final Mass, and was joined at the altar by Father Walter Bly, Father Terry Fisher, Father Daryl Rybicki, Holy Cross Father Neil Wack and Father Paul Bueter. Saint Joseph’s High School Principal Susan Richter said of the special Mass, “For the past 59 PROVIDED BY SAINT JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL years, we have come together as a Father Terrance Coonan celebrates the final Mass at Saint Joseph’s High community of believers, celebrat- School’s 1441 N. Michigan St. location on May 9. In the back, as con- ing the Eucharist, the source and summit of our faith. We are grate- celebrants are Holy Cross Father Neil Wack, Father Daryl Rybicki, Father PROVIDED BY ST. THOMAS SCHOOL ful that these priests, all of whom Walter Bly and Father Paul Bueter. Father Bill Sullivan, pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle, have served Saint Joseph’s High School with love and dedication congratulates two St. Thomas students, Ann Kate and in the past, joined us as we con- mission, our core beliefs, or our today — continue to be present Caroline Mereness, after a performance of “The Sound of tinue to celebrate and pay tribute responsibility as a Catholic school in our thoughts, words and deeds to the rich history we have lived to teach the faith, encourage ser- — now and into the future as we Music,” which was performed at the Lerner Theater in at 1441.” vice to those in need and spread move into our new home next At the conclusion of Mass, the Gospel.” fall.” downtown Elkhart for over 2,600 patrons. The two sisters Richter thanked those in atten- She concluded by saying, A reception, held in the North are part of the Lerner Theater’s award winning resident dance, adding, “It is bittersweet to “May the tradition of excellence Residence of the school following leave this building that has meant in our academics, athletics and Mass, gave the honored guests an theater troupe Premier Arts. Anna Kate, age 5, played the so much to so many people. service to God — instilled in opportunity to catch up, reminisce role of Gretl Von Trapp and Caroline, age 8, played Marta Although we are changing our all of us by the brothers, sisters, and delight in their shared memo- former faculty and staff present ries of life lived at 1441. Von Trapp. address, we will not change our GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD EARNED Input needed for research project on: FATHER SOLANUS CASEY

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questions, please contact me by e-mail: PROVIDED BY THE ARNDT FAMILY [email protected] Elizabeth Arndt, a member of St. Anthony de Padua or U. S. Mail: Church in South Bend was awarded the Girl Scout Gold A.F. Laviano, P.O. Box 1816, Award, the highest award earned as a Girl Scout, at a cer- Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Venerable Solanus Casey, OFM,Cap I’m doing research for a book and would emony on April 21. She began her project in the spring of value your participation. Thank you! 2011 with a 600-square-foot Unity Garden at Northwest United Methodist Church where her Troop 30005 meets. A Ferverino for the Beatification of Solanus Casey Unity Gardens, Inc. is an organization that provides free Mary, our mother, we ask you to intercede for us before your son, as you did at the wedding at Cana, that the beatification of the Venerable Solanus Casey may be brought about. and nutritious food to the community. Arndt continued to We pray that through your intercession the Holy Spirit will bring his beatification about at work at the garden through the summer and completed this time so that we may be strengthened in our faith and filled with gratitude to God. the project in October 2011. Arndt is a junior at Clay High Hail Mary...Glory be... School and is the daughter of John and Karen Arndt.

May 27, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 9 Knights of Columbus Students committed to Prayer In Service to One - In Service to All Blanket Ministry Be the difference... SOUTH BEND — Prayer blan- kets lovingly hand made by committed Saint Joseph’s High School students have been a Join Us blessing to so many in need. One student, Charlie Geary, knew and Be the Difference Your several prayer blankets would be Our Founder an important part of her packing Catholic Faith Calls You to Be Venerable Michael McGivney as she prepared for a 10-day mis- sion trip to Haiti. Along with her mom and her mom’s best friend, she set out with the Harvest Point Christian Church for Haiti to Contact Indiana construct four houses located in Grand Goave. Membership Director In addition to building the sim- Jerry Brown: ple, brick rectangular houses, the ladies distributed baby layettes to [email protected] families around the village. Geary For more information about the Knights,go to our website: was most amazed by the faith of PROVIDED BY SAINT JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL http://www.indianakofc.org the villagers and their three-hour Saint Joseph’s High School student Charlie Geary, second from left, holds long Christian service. Because of a specially made prayer blanket from Saint Joseph’s High School Prayer the language barrier, Geary was Blanket Ministry to present to the people of Grand Goave, where she and “Professional Insurance Services” uncertain if the people to whom her mother helped build houses on a 10-day mission trip. she gave the prayer blankets •Life •Auto understood their purpose, but she •Health •Home knew they appreciated the gift. for those who are challenged by a recipients is kept in order to con- kintz •Annuities •Business Geary is already planning a return serious illness or tragedy. tinue to remember in prayer all insurance •Disabilities •Liability visit to Haiti next year. Each blanket is approximately who have received one. agency •Medicare Supplements Established in the 2009 school 30 inches long by 18 inches wide, Prayer blankets are available •Nursing Home Care year, the Prayer Blanket Ministry made of fleece and are decorated to members of the Saint Joseph’s 111 North Third Street • Decatur consists of Saint Joseph’s High with a cross representing the love family; students and their fami- School students committed to of Christ and a heart represent- lies, and faculty, staff and alumni (260) 728-9290 •(260) 724-8042 • 1-800-589-5468 making the blankets and pray- ing the love and concern of the in room 115 at Saint Joseph’s ing for all who receive one. The Saint Joseph’s High School fam- High School. The blankets are www.kintzinsurance.com prayer blankets are blessed by a ily. Tucked inside the blanket are free, but donations toward materi- priest before distribution and are a prayer and an explanation of the als are accepted. an expression of care and concern blanket. A registry of names of Priestly Ordination Ancilla College celebrates 45th graduating class Deacon DONALDSON — Ancilla Ben Muhlenkamp College celebrated its 45th class in school history on Saturday, May 5, at the Ancilla Domini Chapel. The college recognized Deacon 110 candidates for associate’s Jacob Meyer degrees, including nine students completing a double major. Poor Handmaid of Jesus Christ Saturday, May 26 Sister Virginia Kampwerth, for- Live broadcast 10:55am mer Ancilla College president and dean as well as a school alum- nus, delivered the commence- ment address. Ancilla College celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2012, and Sister Kampwerth shared her thoughts as someone who graduated from the college in 1963, later served as presi- dent, and now serves the college as provincial councilor/vicaress of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ American Province. A reception organized by the Ancilla Alumni Association fol- lowed, as Ancilla faculty, staff, students and their families gath- ered in Cana Hall for fellowship PROVIDED BY ANCILLA COLLEGE and refreshments. The 2012 graduating class of Ancilla College. 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Harrison St. We do not lend money. recognition for graduating Anderson (Outstanding Portfolio CCCS of NE IN is a non-profit community service founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1965. we are committed to helping people gain control of Receiving special hon- their finances. We provide free Budget Counseling, Debt Management Programs, Financial Education, HUD approved Housing Counseling, Reverse Mortgage Counseling, approved Pre-file Bankruptcy Counseling and Pre-Discharge Bankruptcy Education Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum ors were Amanda Tompkins Award). Confidential Laude and Cum Laude. Another (Scholar of Distinction), Fletcher 10 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 27, 2012 Serra Club of Fort Wayne Christian Leadership Awards presented

FORT WAYNE — The Serra Club of Fort Wayne held their annual Christian Leadership Awards Luncheon at St. Joseph Hospital on May 4. The awards are presented to outstanding young man and woman from each of the area Catholic High Schools. The students were selected because of their Christian and civil leadership shown during all four years at their respective schools. The award winners from Bishop Luers High School are Laura Welling, who will attend Mary Ville College in St. Louis in the fall and Nickolas Ehinger, who plans to attend Indiana University-Purdue University in Fort Wayne. Award winners from Bishop Dwenger High School are Bishop Dwenger High School students and staff who pose from left PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE SERRA CLUB OF FORT WAYNE Victoria Barry, attending Hillsdale are Father Tom Shoemaker, Carol Eckrich, Chris Eckrich, Andrew Eckrich, Bishop Luers High School students and staff who pose from left are College in the fall and Andrew Principal Jason Schiffli, Victoria Barry, Vince Barry, Rebecca Barry and Father Cyril Fernandes, Robert Welling, Gail Welling, Laura Welling, Eckrich who will attend the Father Mark Gurtner. Bishop Luers Principal Mary Keefer, Nickolas Ehinger, Kathy Ehinger and University of Dayton. Philip Ehinger. DEACONS MEYER AND MUHLENKAMP EARN DEGREES Deacon Jacob Meyer, left, poses with Father James Wehner, rector of the Pontifical College Josephinum, and Deacon Benjamin Muhlenkamp following the 113th Baccalaureate Mass and commencement exercises at the seminary on May 12. Deacon Meyer graduated with a Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Dogmatic Theology Magna cum Laude and Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (STB). Deacon Muhlenkamp earned a Master of Divinity. The deacons will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY PONTIFICAL COLLEGE JOSEPHINUM SCOUTS RECEIVE RELIGIOUS MEDALS A Pilgrimage - Retreat To Discover the Heart of Jesus St. Mary Parish in Huntington At the former friary of the celebrated Girl Scout Sunday Venerable Father Solanus Casey 1946 to 1956 on March 11 with three June 22-24, 2012 St. Felix Catholic Center different Catholic School 1280 Hitzfield Street troops participating. The Huntington, Indiana 46750 Registration Contact: Jan Scher, OFS “Family of God,” “I Live My 260-356-1917 or 260-450-3045 Faith” and “My Promise, rsvp by June 7, 2012 Venerable Father My Faith” award winning Solanus Casey Tour Huntington Catholic Treasures Girl Scouts are, from left in for brochure and registration form, go to front, Andrea Krumanaker, www.franciscanbrothersminor.com Anna Guerre, Ella Mettler Share the legacy of Father Solanus Casey. and Laura Hartmus; midrow, Bring your stories, photos and memories to share. Rose Grantham, Elizabeth PRESENTERS: Grantham, Samantha Ball, Brother Richard Merling, OFM, Cap. Postulator, Solanus Guild, Detroit Jessica Hartmus, Mia Cotton, Father Keith Clark, OFM, Cap, Appleton, Wisconsin Lauren Jackson, and Father Father Martin Cable, OFM, Cap, Milwaukee, Wisconsin John Pfister, pastor, in back. PROVIDED BY JULIE HARTMUS The Criterion Friday, January 27, 2012 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 7B

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See the chart on page 14 to see if you qualify 12 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 27, 2012 CatholiC SChoolS of fort Wayne-South Bend FORT WAYNE DECATUR Christ the King School (574) 272-3922 St. Joseph School (260) 724-2765 Most Precious Blood School (260) 424-4832 52473 State Road 933, South Bend, IN 46637 127 N. Fourth St., Decatur, IN 46733 1529 Barthold St., Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Principal: Stephen Hoffman Principal: Karla J. Hormann Principal: Alexandria Bergman 470 students / grades preK-8 346 students / grades preK-8 240 students / grades preK-8 Web site: www.christthekingonline.org Web site: www.stjosephdecatur.org Web site: www.preciousblood.org Corpus Christi School (574) 272-9868 ELKHART Queen of Angels School (260) 483-8214 2817 Corpus Christi Dr., South Bend, IN 46628 St. Thomas the Apostle School (574) 264-4855 1600 W. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Principal: Maggie Mackowiak 1331 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46514 Principal: Anne Miller 280 students / grades preK-8 Principal: Christopher Kolakovich 240 students / grades preK-8 Web site: www.corpuschristisb.org 372 students / grades K-8 Web site: www.queenofangelsschool.com Web site: www.stselkhart.com Holy Cross School (574) 234-3422 St. Charles Borromeo School (260) 484-3392 1020 North Wilber St., South Bend, IN 46628 St. Vincent de Paul School (574) 293-8451 4910 Trier Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815-5019 Principal: Angela Budzinski 1114 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516 Principal: Robert Sordelet 330 students / grades preK-8 Principal: Tom Gropp 735 students / grades K-8 Web site: www.holycrosscrusaders.org 135 students / grades preK-6 Web site: www.stcharlesschoolfw.org Web site: www.svcelkhart.org Holy Family School (574) 289-7375 St. John the Baptist School (260) 456-3321 56407 Mayflower Rd., South Bend, IN 46619 GARRETT 4500 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46807 Principal: Sr. Joan Marie Shillinger, C.S.S.F. St. Joseph School (260) 357-5137 Principal: Amanda Robinson 300 students / grades preK-8 301 W. Houston St., Garrett, IN 46738 280 students / grades preK-8 Web site: www.holyfamilyschool.catholicweb.com Principal: Kristine Call Web site: www.stjohnsfw.org 124 students / grades preK-6 Our Lady of Hungary School (574) 289-3272 Web site: www.stjosephgarrett.com St. Joseph-St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School (260) 432-4000 735 W. Calvert St., South Bend, IN 46613 Principal: Lois Widner Principal: Melissa Wroblewski-Jay GOSHEN Assistant Principal: Stan Liponogg 124 students / grades preK-8 St. John the Evangelist School (574) 533-9480 St. Joseph Campus ( 2 6 0 ) 4 3 2 - 4 0 0 0 Web site: www.ourladyofhungary.org 117 W. Monroe St., Goshen, IN 46526 2211 Brooklyn Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Principal: Amy Weidner 196 students / grades 5-8 St. Adalbert School (574) 288-6645 154 students / grades preK-5 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Campus ( 2 6 0 ) 4 3 2 - 4 0 0 1 519 S. Olive St., South Bend, IN 46619-3396 Web site: www.stjohncatholic.com 10700 Aboite Center Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Principal: Mary Ann Bachman 318 students / grades preK-4 180 students / grades preK-8 GRANGER 514 students St. Pius X School (574) 272-4935 Web site: www.sj-se.com St. Anthony de Padua School (574) 233-7169 52553 Fir Rd., Granger, IN 46530 2310 E. Jefferson, South Bend, IN 46615 Principal: Elaine Holmes St. Joseph School-Hessen Cassel (260) 639-3580 Principal: Chad Barwick 630 students / grades preK-8 11521 U.S. HWY 27 S, Fort Wayne, IN 46816 350 students / grades preK-8 Web site: www.stpius.net Principal: Louise Schultheis Web site: www.stanthonysb.org 128 students / grades preK-8 HUNTINGTON Web site: www.stjoehc.org St. John the Baptist School (574) 232-9849 Huntington Catholic School (260) 356-1926 3616 St. Johns Way, South Bend, IN 46628 960 Warren St., Huntington, IN 46750 St. Jude School (260) 484-4611 Principal: Janet Wroblewski Principal: Jason Woolard 2110 Pemberton Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46805 125 students / grades preK-8 Primary Grades Campus: 820 Cherry St. (260) 356-2320 Principal: Sr. Kathleen M. Knueven, S.N.D. Web site: www.stjohnthebaptistcatholicschool.com Middle Grades Campus: 960 Warren St. (260) 356-1926 510 students / grades preK-8 187 students / grades preK-8 Web site: www.stjudefw.org/school St. Joseph School (574) 234-0451 Web site: www.huntingtoncatholic.org 216 N. Hill St., South Bend, IN 46617 St. Therese School (260) 747-2343 Principal: Suzanne Wiwi MISHAWAKA 2222 Lower Huntington Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46819 Assistant Principal: Maureen Hamel Mishawaka Catholic School Principal: Charles Grimm 450 students / grades K-8 Principal: Vikki Wojcik 200 students / grades: preK-8 Web site: www.stjosephgradeschool.com St. Bavo Campus (574) 259-4214 Web site: www.sttheresefw.org 524 W. 8th St., Mishawaka, IN 46544 St. Jude School (574) 291-3820 105 students / grades preK-2 St. Vincent de Paul School (260) 489-3537 19657 Hildebrand St., South Bend, IN 46614 1720 E. Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Principal: Stephen Donndelinger St. Joseph Campus (574) 255-5554 Principal: Sandra Guffey 170 students / grades K-8 230 S. Spring St., Mishawaka, IN 46544 Assistant Principal: Beth Kleber Web site: www.stjudeschool.net 135 students / grades 3-5 770 students / grades K-8 Web site: www.saintv.org/school St. Monica Campus (574) 255-0709 AREA GRADE SCHOOLS 223 West Grove St., Mishawaka, IN 46545 132 students / grades 6-8 SOUTH BEND AVILLA Web site: www.mishawakacatholicschool.org St. Mary of the Assumption School (260) 897-3481 St. Matthew School (574) 289-4535 232 N. Main St., P.O. Box 109, Avilla, IN 46710-0109 Queen of Peace (574) 255-0392 1015 E. Dayton St., South Bend, IN 46613 Principal: Jeffrey Kieffer 4508 Vistula Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46544 Principal: Susan Clark 145 students / grades preK-8 Principal: Tina Dover 320 students / grades K-8 Web site: www.stmaryavilla.org 220 students / grades preK-8 Web site: www.stmatthewcathedral.org Web site: www.queenofpeace.cc/school May 27, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 13 Catholic Schools of Fort Wayne-South Bend

MONROEVILLE St. Joseph School (260) 623-3447 209 Mulberry St., Monroeville, IN 46773 Principal: Carolyn Kirkendall 83 students / grades K-8 Web site: www.saintrosechurch.com School Locations within the diocese

NEW HAVEN St. John the Baptist School (260) 749-9903 204 Rufus St., New Haven, IN 46774 Principal: Janice Comito 325 students / grades preK-8 Web site: www.stjohnraiders.org

St. Louis Academy (260) 749-5815 15529 Lincoln Hwy. East, New Haven, IN 46774-9679 Principal: Cheryl Klinker 71 students / grades preK-8 Web site: www.academy.stlouisbesancon.org

PLYMOUTH St. Michael School (574) 936-4329 612 N. Center St., Plymouth, IN 46563 Principal: Trudy Nawara 171 students / grades preK-8 Web site: www.saintmichaelschool.org

WABASH St. Bernard School (260) 563-5746 191 North Cass St., Wabash, IN 46992-2439 Principal: Theresa Carroll 80 students / grades preK-6 Web site: www.stbcatholic.org

WARSAW Sacred Heart School (574) 267-5874 135 N. Harrison, Warsaw, IN 46580 Principal: James L. Faroh Sr. 202 students / grades preK-6 Web site: www.sacredheart-warsaw.org 2 City with 2 YODER or more Schools St. Aloysius School (260) 622-7151 14607 Bluffton Rd., Yoder, IN 46798 City or town Principal: Tina Voors with School 85 students / grades preK-8 Web site: www.saintaloysiusyoder.info/school

HIGH SCHOOLS FORT WAYNE SOUTH BEND Bishop Dwenger High School (260) 496-4700 Saint Joseph’s High School (574) 233-6137 1300 E. Washington Ctr. Rd., 1441 N. Michigan St. Fort Wayne, IN 46825 South Bend, IN 46617-1198 Principal: Jason Schiffli Principal: Susan Richter Assistant Principals: Amy Johns, Chris Svarczkopf Assistant Principals: Marilyn Gibbs, Marty Harshman 55 Full-time Lay Instructors/3 Part-time Lay Instructors 64 Lay Instructors 1,040 students 821 students Web site: www.bishopdwenger.com Web site: www.saintjoehigh.com

Bishop Luers High School (260) 456-1261 MISHAWAKA 333 E. Paulding Rd. Marian High School (574) 259-5257 Fort Wayne, IN 46816-3599 1311 S. Logan St. Principal: Mary Keefer Mishawaka, IN 46544-4798 Assistant Principal: Tiffany Albertson Principal: Carl Loesch 36 Lay Instructors Assistant Principal: James Kryder 546 students 44 Full-time Lay Instructors / 6 Part-time Lay Instructors Web site: www.bishopluers.org 705 students Web site: www.marianhs.org 14 Page 10B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday,TODAY’S January 27, 2012 CATHOLIC May 27, 2012

I’m enrolling my child in kindergarten or first grade at a Catholic school after having attended a public school I’m moving my child in grades 2-12 to a Catholic school. kindergarten.

I meet these eligibility requirements I meet these eligibility requirements • Indiana resident • Indiana resident • My family is at or below 200% of the Federal Free • My child attended public school the previous year and Reduced Lunch Income Level (two semesters) OR received a Tax Credit Scholarship, (see chart below) or Voucher, the previous school year.

INCOME ELIGIBILITY LEVELS

Household Full Voucher Half Voucher Tax Credit Size 100% FR 150% FR 200% FR Lunch Lunch Lunch SCHOOL VOUCHER 2 $27,991 $41,986 $55,982 Contact your local school or the 3 $35,317 $52,975 $70,634 Contact your local Catholic school CATHOLICor for more SCHOOLS information OFFICE 4 $42,643 $63,964 $85,286 Dioceseabout of Fortschools, Wayne-South contact: Bend www.diocesefwsb.org 5 $49,969 $74,953 $99,938 Connie Bruner: 260-422-4611 Ext. 3351 Mishawaka: 574-255-1387 6 $57,295 $85,942 $114,590

Office of Catholic Education (317) 236-1430 (800) 382-9836 www.archindy.org/oce/ May 27, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 15

Graduation!

Bishop Luers valedictorian leads Bishop Luers salutatorian strong with faith and perseverance and responsible FORT WAYNE — service projects Crouch has led an active FORT WAYNE — Bishop include being the National Honor Society Bishop Luers valedicto- extracurricular life as well. A few of her Luers High School salu- president, the Key Club vice president, rian Rachel Crouch holds favorite activities have been track and field tatorian Veronica Frecker Math Academic Super Bowl Team captain, her Catholic community and cross country. “Running,” she says, lives on a family farm in Knights for Life co-founder, peer minister, dear as she looks back on “has taught me the perseverance that I Hoagland where crops and peer tutor, Student Council Executive Board her dazzling high school now use in every aspect of my life.” She buffalos are raised and member and wrestling manager. Parish life academic and service has also enjoyed being a member of show brings her home grown includes serving and lectoring at the early career. Crouch believes choir as well. nature to her academic and Masses and during the summer, volunteering that Catholic education RACHEL CROUCH Writing poetry is a favorite of Crouch’s service work. A member of VERONICA on the mowing crew. She was also involved has broadened her knowl- when she has a spare moment, in addition St. Joseph-Hessen Cassel FRECKER in the youth group at St. Joseph-Hessen edge base with an undergirding of faith. to fishing with her dad. Parish she believes in faith Cassel and volunteered at the parish carnival. She says, “In the classroom, I have had Of her four years at Bishop Luers, and education. In addition, Frecker works part-time at her the luxury of widening my knowledge, but Crouch has many fond memories. She Hope, she says, is what has stemmed from family’s optical business, with flexible hours also, my teachers have consistently incor- recalls, “One treasured memory would her exemplary Catholic education at Bishop allowing for school related events. porated Catholic teachings into morally have to be Spirit Week of my sophomore Luers. She says, “My Catholic education at When she has free time Frecker says bik- challenging subjects. It would be much year. Laura Welling, Veronica Frecker, Bishop Luers has given me both power and ing is her thing. “I absolutely love riding more difficult to lead an authentic human and I walked around school all day in cow responsibility. I can look at all of the troubles my 1970 baby-blue Schwinn. I ride with my life, while respecting the dignity of all costumes with cowboy hats on. We were in my life and still smile, because my faith brother to work and during the summer I go people around me, without being taught/ the cowboy cow triplets!” and education have helped me realize the on 30-mile trips for fun.” She also enjoys shown how. … Growing up in a Catholic A member of St. John the Baptist in hope that there is. With this perspective, I am reading the classics and investigating other community like Bishop Luers has given Fort Wayne, Crouch plans to attend Purdue obliged to bring about justice in the world hobbies such as calligraphy, origami and me the opportunity to develop as a strong University in West Lafayette to study — today and in the future. I pray the virtues writing poetry. Catholic through the help of my teachers management with minors in information and habits that were strengthened at Bishop Memories of high school will be cher- and peers.” systems and health science. Luers will help me change the lives of others ished by this stellar student. She recalls, Crouch is guided by her faith in all her around me.” “Almost every one of my favorite memories service ventures including Key Club and as Frecker practices what she preaches in at Bishop Luers High School involves my student retreat organizer. She founded the her school involvement. She has traveled best friend, Rachel Crouch (the valedicto- Knights for Life group, which prays every to Washington, D.C., three times to support rian). Together, we spear-headed projects, Thursday morning either in the school the rights of the unborn as well as attended a sun-tanned in the hallways with teachers, and chapel or at the abortion clinic for the protest against the HHS mandate. She notes, got covered in bubbles during a Key Club sanctity of human life, with her best friend “I have had the teachings of the Catholic event. I have always found a reason to smile and salutatorian, Veronica Frecker. The faith inculcated in me so that I feel I am at Luers. The atmosphere and people will organization, she says, has been a success, prepared to vote and act as a responsible always be considered my home and family.” having sent multiple students on the March American citizen while remaining faithful to Frecker is looking forward to attend- for Life and attracting attention to the pro- the Church.” ing Butler University where she will study life movement. Frecker has enjoyed both academic and actuarial science, with the hope of one day In addition to her academic success and extracurricular life at Bishop Luers that becoming an actuary. 16 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 27, 2012

Congratulations and Prayerful Best Wishes to Bishop Luers Salutatorian Saint Joseph’s High School’s valedictorian Veronica Frecker From her family at serious about faith and education FRECKER OPTICAL Owners: Brian, Terry and Allan Frecker SOUTH National Honor Society, vice son I got baptized.” BEND — Saint president of Drama Club, and In her free time Huang enjoys 260-747-9653 Joseph’s High member of Mock Trial, Student “hanging out with my friends, •Wholesale optical lab School’s vale- Council, Quiz Bowl, Student reading, watching medical dra- •Industrial safety glasses dictorian for the Ambassadors, retreat leader, mas (I love ‘Grey’s Anatomy’), class of 2012 GREIA (tutoring for elementary going to Nick’s Patio and using Evelyn Huang schools), and Prayer Blanket Wikipedia on a daily basis.” is serious about Ministry. She also served as a A resident of Granger, Huang St. Charles Borromeo School and Parish her education EVELYN HUANG volunteer at St. Joseph Regional is a member of Sacred Heart and her faith. Medical Center and Healthwin. Parish at Notre Dame and is send congratulations and Recently join- Her creative side took center delighted to begin a summer job best wishes to a distinguished alumna ing the Catholic stage when she performed in on the University of Notre Dame faith she says that the opportunity eight school productions. campus as tour guide soon. She to receive a Catholic education Huang is grateful for the will begin the newest chapter in Danielle Messman has changed her life. multitude of opportunities and her academic career at the uni- 2012 Salutatorian “I actually converted to says, “I think that going to a versity in the fall where she plans Catholicism my sophomore year! high school in which faith is to study pre-med. With pre-med Bishop Dwenger High School I think that receiving a Catholic such a large part of the com- in her sights, Huang hopes to education allowed me to see the munity allowed me to see people become a physician, and says of bigger picture and put everything come together as a community to her academic opportunities, “It is into perspective. It showed me work for God and to help soci- about having a better future, fol- that schooling could be about ety. For this reason, there were lowing God’s plan, and making more than myself,” Huang says. many opportunities for me to get sure that I can help to make this Our best wishes go with you to Purdue! During her very active four involved, from service to clubs world a little better.” years of high school at Saint that work to help the community. God bless you! Joseph’s Huang was involved When I saw the faith of others, in numerous clubs and ser- it helped to strengthen my own vices, including as president of faith — which is part of the rea- Bishop Luers High School Life of faith and adventure for Saint

Congratulations to the Class of 2012 for your acceptance Joseph’s High School salutatorian at these institutions of higher learning. SOUTH we can live and defend our faith. babysat and recently worked as Aquinas College Parkland College BEND — Saint It has allowed me to learn more cashier at the local Menard’s Ave Maria University Purdue University Joseph’s High about myself and to discern my store. This, she notes, “forced me Ball State University Rose-Hulman Institute of School senior life goals and desires.” to determine my priorities and Abigail Jean As a Saint Joseph’s High work diligently if I want to get Technology Bellarmine University Toth lives by School student she has attended everything accomplished.” Bluffton University Saint Joseph’s College of the adage, retreats, prayed the rosary outside Outside of the plethora of Bowling Green State Indiana ‘Go big or go the abortion clinic, participated in extras Toth participated in, she Saint Louis University home,’ in just ABIGAIL JEAN Work for St. Joe, and the March always finds time to be outdoors. University TOTH Butler University Saint Mary’s College at about every for Life. Toth says, “Everyday She enjoys any activity that is Notre Dame aspect of her I am encouraged to live out my active and adventurous, espe- Defiance College Samford University life. Her saluta- faith by my teachers and class- cially in nature and by bodies of DePauw University Siena Heights University torian status in the Class of 2012 mates and am determined to con- water. But she admits, people are Dominican University speaks volumes about her active tinue that mentality on to my next important too. “My friends and Taylor University Franciscan University of participation in academic life at stage in life.” family are a big component of Steubenville Tiffin University Saint Joseph’s. During her four years at Saint that. I enjoy the companionship Hanover College Trine University A Granger resident, Toth Joseph’s Toth has been involved of them, no matter what I am University of Alabama attends St. Joseph Parish in South in many extracurricular activi- doing, and appreciate how they Holy Cross College Bend where she holds her faith ties including high school soc- have helped me grow and learn,” Indiana State University University of Cincinnati University of Dallas dear. Receiving a Catholic educa- cer, Invaders travel soccer and she says. Indiana Tech tion has been of great value to high school basketball. She was Though her friends have Indiana University University of Dayton her not only academically but in also vice-president of Student changed and diversified over IPFW University of Evansville her faith formation as well. Toth Ambassadors, secretary of the the last four years, Toth feels IUPUI University of Illinois at notes that Saint Joseph’s High senior class, and member of the she can count on any one of her Chicago School has a strong program that H.O.P.E. leadership team, Right classmates. As she graduates this International Business University of Indianapolis allows students to participate in to Life Club, Ski and Snowboard year she will take the endearing College University of Michigan their faith. She says, “By attend- Club, National Honor Society high school memories of “stay- ing a Catholic school we are and the Spanish National Honor ing up late, dancing in hail, win- Ivy Tech University of Southern allowed to grow in both body Society. ning a state championship, going Lake Erie College Alabama Lindenwood University and soul. Additionally, we can Not only did Toth focus on to Mel’s diner and trying to live University of Southern investigate our faith and come to a well-rounded academic life life to its potential,” with her on Loyola University Indiana a point of understanding in which these past four years but she also her new adventure. She says, Manchester College University of Saint Francis “Thank you class of 2012, and Marian University Vincennes University my family, for giving me four Marquette University Wabash College Jim Miller, Valedictorian years of success and happiness. Maryville University Washington University in Bishop Dwenger High School I wish everyone the best of luck St. Louis next year and remember you will Northland College Congratulations Jim! always be a part of the St. Joe Ohio Northern University Western Michigan I am so proud of you and all that family.” Ohio University University you have accomplished. You are an Toth will be attending the Olivet College Xavier University amazing son and I am so blessed to United States Military Academy be your mom. Reach for the Stars West Point in the fall with an intended major of engineering. at Wright State! Do your best and She hopes to become an officer God will take care of the rest. Once a Knight, Always a Knight! in the United States Army. May 27, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 17 Marian High School valedictorian Kaitlin Urban Kaitlin, values hard work and friendships Yesterday you were our curly headed little girl, and look at the beautiful MISHAWAKA member of Poms/Dance Team Porile’s honors include eight — Marian and a three-year member of the semesters of Marian Honors. young woman you have become! High School’s tennis team. She was named Most She was named the Kiwanis Congratulations and good luck at USF! valedictorian Valuable Pom on the junior var- Leadership Award winner for the Love, Jennifer Porile sity squad during her freshman spring of 2012 for her extraordi- is the daughter year and then made the varsity as nary contributions to her school Mom, John and Alexandra of James and a sophomore, serving as captain and community. She also won Cristyne Porile during her junior and senior years. monetary grants for her science of South Bend. JENNIFER PORILE She received the Mental Attitude research project during both her She is a graduate Award during her senior year. junior and senior years. of Stanley Clark Porile has been an active In her spare time, Porile loves School and a member of the Marian Leadership to dance and do science research member of Sinai Synagogue. Her Team, serving as a school ambas- at the University of Notre Dame. in Fort Wayne four years at Marian have been sador and tour guide for four Her volunteer work during the filled with hard work, friendship years. She also attended the Youth last two years has been serving recognizes and fun, and she will especially Leadership program sponsored by as a Sunday School teacher for remember the people with whom the St. Joseph County Chamber of 12 year olds and being the event James “Jimmy” Miller she shared those experiences. Commerce. Porile participated in coordinator for the Teen Board The opportunity to receive the Science Olympiad during her of the Ronald McDonald House a Catholic education at Marian freshman and sophomore years Charities for the last three years. Valedictorian was of value to Porile who says, and was active in community ser- She also volunteers in the Ronald “I think that you are taught good vice with the Junior Civitans for McDonald Family Room at at Bishop Dwenger High School morals and taught to be a person three years. She was selected to be Memorial Hospital. and alumnus of Saint Vincent School of integrity and good character.” a member of the National Honor Porile will fulfill her lifelong She adds that attending Marian has Society based on her academics, dream and attend Duke University helped her to grow closer to God. character, service and leadership. in the fall to major in public Congratulations on your accomplishments! The busy Porile was active During her senior year, she partic- policy and economics. She hopes in a variety of memberships and ipated in Student Council, serving to do graduate work in business services including as a four-year as the Secretary for her class. or law. Marian salutatorian, faithful servant

MISHAWAKA for Humanity and Rebuilding Olympiad for the event “Write It — Marian High Together. She is a four-year mem- Do It” in both 2010 and 2012. School’s salu- ber of the Spanish Club and partici- In addition to her rich academic tatorian Tracy pated in the Science Olympiad for and faith life, Scott loves to travel Scott is the three years, serving as a co-captain and play soccer and ice hockey. daughter of Don in her junior and senior years. She Scott will remember her years Congratulations and Karla Scott was a three-year member of the at Marian High School with great of South Bend. Student Leadership Team, serving affection, especially the teachers and She is a member TRACY SCOTT as an ambassador and tour guide. the students with whom she worked. to the of St. Matthew She was a two-year member of the She will also cherish her memories Cathedral and a graduate of St. Ski Club, National Honor Society of all of the sports teams and says, Class of 2012! Matthew School. and Campus Ministry’s A Chance “My most treasured memories are Her faith has grown strong dur- to Serve (ACTS). going to the state championship ing her high school years with a Scott’s honors include eight for soccer and attending all of the variety of opportunities at Marian. semesters of Marian Honors, First Marian sporting events.” She says, “By going to a Catholic Place at the Northern Indiana Scott plans to attend Purdue It has been an school, faith has always been a Regional Science and Engineering University in Lafayette where she part of my everyday life. There Fair in 2011, Third Place at the will study actuarial science with the honor and a privilege. are also many opportunities for Indiana Science Fair in 2011 and goal of becoming an actuary for a me to become involved with reli- Second Place at the State Science large corporation. God’s blessings to you! gious activities and events.” She is grateful for the chance that Marian education gave her “to grow stron- Congratulations and Best Wishes to ger in your faith and to find your vocation.” Scott has been an active ath- Veronica Frecker lete during her academic years at As she accepts Marian as a member of the var- sity soccer team. She was named Salutatorian Honors from Defensive Most Valuable Player, Bishop Luers High School NIC Second Team, and an All Academic Player for soccer dur- Everyone at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel ing her junior year. During her shares the joy of your achievements! senior year, she was captain and the team’s Most Valuable Player, as well as NIC First Team, Academic All State and the Kiwanis Athlete of the Month. Hannah Gunkel Scott also participated in track and was named to the All Diocese Team during her freshman year and was the captain of the track team 1 1 during her senior year. She played tennis her junior year. Scott was a four-year member God’s gift to us 18 years ago was greater than we could have imagined! of Junior Civitans, serving as the You are awesome and we are so proud of the beautiful young woman secretary of the Ronald McDonald you’ve become. May God bless you on your journey. House Charities Teen Board. She We Love You... Mom, Dad, Connor and Elle (260)496-4700 www.bishopdwenger.com has also worked on both Habitat 18 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 27, 2012 Bishop Dwenger High Bishop Dwenger salutatorian School valedictorian demonstrates faith and community

FORT WAYNE education, I have developed a and member of the National citizen of two worlds — Bishop knowledge not only in math and Honor Society. As an athlete she Dwenger saluta- English, but more importantly also enjoyed running track all FORT WAYNE Catholic Thinkers. I believe I torian Danielle in faith. It has also provided four years and was a captain for — Bishop have embraced the Dwenger Messman finds an incredible community of the past two seasons. Being the Dwenger High motto of being a citizen of two great benefit to supportive teachers, families manager of the girls’ basketball School vale- worlds: Living of this physical the interrelation- and fellow students to help me team senior year was icing on dictorian James world while striving for the spiri- ship between throughout the past 12 years of the cake. Miller takes his tual.” faith and reason. DANIELLE my life. The benefits of this edu- Being a student in the Bishop education and Miller is involved in the fine Her exemplary MESSMAN cation are truly immeasurable.” Dwenger community has meant faith seriously. arts department and is a four- Catholic educa- In her four years at Bishop so much to Messman and her He has shown JAMES year member of the Liturgical MILLER tion at Bishop Dwenger Messman took every memories are treasures to her. like a star in the Choir, the Advanced Choir as Dwenger High School has opportunity to serve in faith. She says of the global opportu- Bishop Dwenger librarian and president, and the assisted her in developing a base Some of the events she was nities there, “Some of my most atmosphere that Show Choir, serving as vocal of knowledge, faith and com- involved in include Saints on the treasured memories of high calls for “higher standards.” captain. He has also performed munity. Move and Saints Alive. Other school come from the amazing Of the Catholic education in nine Bishop Dwenger drama She says, “With a Catholic projects include everything from week I was privileged to spend he values so much, Miller says, productions. Additionally, Miller raking leaves and sorting canned with my marine biology class in “My teachers have pushed me is a three-time All-State Honor food to waiting tables and paint- Costa Rica. While snorkeling, to earn the best grades I possi- Choir singer and a member of the ing sets. The benefit, she says, studying leatherback turtles, zip bly can, allowed me to exercise National Honor Society. Miller’s has “given me the opportunity lining and spending an after- my faith in my studies daily, heart for community service to help both my school and the noon on a catamaran, we learned and also encouraged me to par- extends to his home parish of St. poor and shown that there are so much and grew incredibly take in service opportunities, Vincent de Paul in Fort Wayne as countless ways to serve others.” close.” retreats and other experiences well, where he is a cantor. As an exceptional student Messman looks forward to that have enhanced my spiritual In his free time Miller enjoys and active servant Messman still attending Purdue University in life.” Service is a way of life for playing video games, reading arti- found time for extracurricular the fall where she will major this valedictorian who has been cles online or in magazines, and activities that include being a in engineering with hopes of involved in projects that include, spending time with his family. Bishop Dwenger ambassador becoming a biomedical engineer. making Bags of Blessings, vol- Miller has many fond memo- Congratulations unteering at Community Harvest ries of his four years at Bishop The Faculty, Staff and Student Body of Food Bank, cleaning a nursing Dwenger that include homecom- to ALL home, performing household ing week, show choir, NHS St. John the Baptist School, Fort Wayne chores for the elderly and tutored tournament day. But he says, struggling students at a diocesan “Above all though, as hokey as Salute with pride our distinguished alumna elementary school. this sounds, I will miss all of my the graduates of the He says of the importance of classes where I got to learn from Rachel Crouch this service, “All of these oppor- the best teachers in the state and tunities have strengthened my expand my knowledge, all while Diocese of 2012 Valedictorian faith and brought me closer to having lots of fun.” BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL God. In addition, I have learned Miller will be attending Prayerful best wishes in all your future endeavors! more about God through vari- Wright State University where Fort Wayne-South Bend! ous retreats, particularly through he will be pursuing a bachelor’s those with the Franciscan in fine arts degree in Musical Our Faith...Your Family...Their Future Brothers Minor, and through Theatre Performance to have a great theology courses like Great career as a professional theatre

The Faith, Spirit, and Service of Congratulations, Evelyn Huang Jenny Porile! 2012 Valedictorian Marian High School Validictorian, Class of 2012 The Stanley Clark School Class of 2008 Saint Joseph’s High School Have been an inspiration to all. m The pastor, staff, and parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish Notre Dame extend to Evelyn prayerful best wishes GRADUATES and congratulations. Sign up for a free digital subscription to stay in touch with home. TodaysCatholicNews.org May 27, 2012 COMMENTARY 19 Powerlessness, or the hidden power Poverty and helping in our suffering? people to flourish n a 1999 study published in path that, unexpectedly, enables the Journal of the American WASHINGTON (USCCB) — us to achieve genuine control in “The poor you will always have CATHOLICS IMedical Association, patients the face of death. The hallmark MAKING with serious illness were asked to with you, and whenever you of this path is the personal deci- wish you can do good to them,” CARE. identify what was most important sion to accept our sufferings, SENSE OF to them during the dying process. Jesus says in Mark’s Gospel. actively laying down our life on This would, at face value, CATHOLICS Many indicated they wanted to behalf of others by embracing the seem like a fairly open-ended achieve a “sense of control.” This BIOETHICS particular kind of death God has statement. But it gets a pretty VOTE. is understandable. Most of us fear ordained for us, patterning our heavy degree of specificity DON CLEMMER our powerlessness in the face of FATHER TAD PACHOLCZYK choice on the choice consciously from the U.S. bishops in illness and death. We would like made by Jesus Christ. the introductory note to the to retain an element of control, When asked about the “why” reissued “Forming Consciences even though we realize that dying cially through suffering, which vulnerable. (The words of of human suffering, Pope John for Faithful Citizenship,” when often involves the very oppo- is man’s weakness and emptying Jesus in Matthew 25 put this Paul II once stated, with pierc- the bishops cite “an economic site: a total loss of control, over of self, and He wishes to make in perspective by saying that ing simplicity, that the answer crisis, ... increasing national our muscles, our emotions, our His power known precisely in feeding the hungry, clothing the has “been given by God to man and global unemployment, minds, our bowels and our very this weakness and emptying of naked, etc. are requirements for in the cross of Jesus Christ.” He poverty and hunger; increasing lives, as our human framework self.” The Holy Father echoes entering the kingdom.) stressed that Jesus went toward deficits and debt and the duty succumbs to powerful disintegra- St. Paul’s famous passage: “My Subsidiarity is the principle his own suffering, “aware of its to respond in ways which tive forces. grace is sufficient for you, for my that says care for the poor — saving power.” The pope also power is made perfect in weak- protect those who are poor and Even when those disintegra- observed that in some way, each and all human problems, in ness.” vulnerable as well as future fact — should be addressed at tive forces become extreme and of us is called to “share in that The greatest possibility we generations” as one of their six our suffering may seem over- suffering through which the the lowest level possible and have for achieving control, then, areas of concern going into the the highest level necessary. It whelming, however, a singu- redemption was accomplished.” is to align ourselves in our suf- 2012 elections. larly important spiritual journey He concluded that through His promotes the robust network If these are issues that are of relationships in society, always remains open for us. This only-begotten Son, God “has supposed to matter to Catholics, path is a “road less traveled,” a confirmed His desire to act espe- BIOETHICS, PAGE 20 from the individual to the the bishops have certainly led global. It can be seen at work by example in this area. For the when, for instance, funding Church, political engagement from the federal government Pentecost celebrates Christian identity isn’t just about what happens goes to finance anti-poverty in a voting booth in November; programs that are regulated it’s about consistently bringing and administered at the state or understood in all languages. It was victorious over death. Throughout one’s values and perspective a sign that God willed the Gospel the process, the Church has been local level, often by charities, to the public discussion. The sometimes by Catholic THE to be heard by all. Additionally, careful to say that Jesus did not U.S. bishops have brought the effect of the sin of attempting come and go in human history. He charities. their values to the issues of The goal is always human SUNDAY to outwit God was set aside. still lives. debt, poverty, unemployment The reading lists the nationali- Now, in remembering flourishing. The tangled, and hunger in numerous letters interconnected mess of GOSPEL ties represented in Jerusalem on Pentecost, the Church tells us to leaders in Congress. The this important Jewish feast day. It how the Lord remains with us. joblessness, the economy, MSGR. OWEN F. CAMPION Vatican has even tackled the poverty, etc. is a political actually notes almost every major He remains with us, through the more overarching challenge of area of the Roman Empire. All Holy Spirit, in the community of concern for the bishops because financial reform. it impacts the lives and dignity nations were able to hear, and the Church and specifically with Of course, every Catholic is indeed heard, the Apostles’ proc- the assistance and guidance of the of so many. “Work is more Pentecost called to engage the political than a way to make a living,” lamation of Christ. Apostles. process, as voters, lawmakers, St. Paul’s First Epistle to Pentecost was a feast for the the bishops write in “Forming Jn 20:19-23 advocates, etc. And all Consciences for Faithful Corinth supplies the second read- Jews. It was the day when they Catholics are called to, as Jesus his weekend the Church ing. Paul declares that no human recognized, and rejoiced in, their Citizenship,” “it is a form celebrates the Feast of said, do good for the poor, of continuing participation conclusion, in and of itself, can national identity and ethnic cohe- through whatever means are at TPentecost. The Acts of the truly impel a person to turn to siveness, and specifically in the in God’s creation.” And as Apostles provides the first read- their disposal, whether they’re so many people struggle in Christ. Secondly, the very life of link between their nation and God. a teacher educating the next ing. It is the dramatic story of the Jesus, given in the Holy Spirit, For Christians, the new financial hardship to regain first Pentecost. In this story, the generation, a banker engaging that part of their lives, it dwells within each Christian, Pentecost celebrates their cohe- in responsible lending practices imagery is very important, since uniting Christians in a very basic siveness, created by the common becomes apparent that “The the images spoke volumes to or a legislator shaping public poor you will always have with bond. They are not ships passing realization of life in God. No eth- policy that will impact millions those persons in the first century in the night. They are one, as one nic or national characteristics are you” isn’t a license to ignore in Palestine who heard the story. of lives. In his encyclical the poor or assume they will body is one but composed of parts important. All humanity is in the “Caritas in Veritate,” Pope For example, the story tells that, having different functions. It is a mind of God. The Holy Spirit cre- disappear when times improve suddenly, as the Apostles and the Benedict XVI called this the for everyone. Rather it’s a lesson about the Church’s place in ates and refreshes this union. “institutional path of charity.” community of Christians were salvation. All barriers created by human reminder of a duty shared by gathered in a secluded place in On this path, Catholic everyone and articulated by the St. John’s Gospel supplies the sin or human limitations fall teaching places a crowded cast Jerusalem, a strong, loud wind last reading. It recalls the visit by before the will of God that in bishops: “The economy must was heard and felt. of characters, all with their own serve people, not the other way Jesus, crucified but risen, to the Jesus all should have eternal life. responsibilities: government, In the Old Testament, God around.” Apostles who are afraid, huddled Pentecost celebrates true Christian businesses, churches and other often appeared with, or in the together in bewilderment. Jesus, identity. organizations, and individuals. midst of, a strong, loud wind. undeterred by locked doors, The Church’s vision for Small flames, or tongues of fire, appears in their midst. He brings society involves all of these appeared and settled above the READINGS them peace, which obviously the Sunday: Acts 2:1-11 Ps 104:1ab, 24ac, stakeholders working together Apostle. God came in the form world cannot give them. Indeed, in a way that allows people of fire on several occasions in 29bc-30, 31, 34 1 Cor 12:3B-7, 12-13 Jn they cannot find it for themselves. to flourish, living life with a the Old Testament, as when God 20:19-23 The Lord commissions them sense of dignity and reaching spoke to Moses from a burning Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9 Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, to continue the work of salvation. the potential God intended bush. 9, 10c Mk 10:17-27 He bestows the Holy Spirit on for them. In Catholic terms, As would be today, com- Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16 Ps 98:1-4 them, conferring powers above everyone has a responsibility munication among people was all human power. Finally, Jesus Mk 10:28-31 to promote the common good. burdened by the use of many empowers them to forgive sins, Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25 Ps 147:12- To keep this from becoming languages. Indeed, in the view of a divine power, and the right to 15, 19-20 Mk 10:32-45 stifling or chaotic, the Church pious Jews, multiple human lan- judge the actions of others. Thursday: Zep 3:14-18a (Ps) Is 12:2- prescribes principles like guages had not so much evolved 3, 4bcd, 5-6 Lk 1:39-56 solidarity and subsidiarity. as they were the direct result of Reflection Solidarity is the recognition efforts to avoid God’s justice and Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13 Ps 96:10-13 Don Clemmer is the assistant of the responsibility of to outmaneuver God. For weeks the Church joyfully Mk 11:11-26 director of media relations, everyone in society to care After being empowered by the has proclaimed the glory and Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25 Ps 63:2-6 U.S. Conference of Catholic for those who are poor and Holy Spirit, the Apostles were divinity of Jesus, crucified but Mk 11:27-33 Bishops.org. 20 COMMENTARY May 27, 2012 Charles W. Colson, R.I.P. SCRIPTURE SEARCH ack in the days when a refinement of thought. That a Gospel for May 27, 2012 Chuck Colson was willing leading evangelical theologian Acts 2:1-11 Bto run over his grandmoth- should today be working on a THE er for Richard Nixon, I would book on Mary-for-evangelicals Following is a word search based on the First Reading have happily done the same to says something about the miles CATHOLIC Mr. Colson. Well, that was then, traveled, and the centuries of mis- for Pentecost Sunday: The coming of the Spirit upon and this is now. And over the understanding bridged, in those DIFFERENCE those in the Upper Room. The words can be found in past 20 years, I never met a more conversations. all directions in the puzzle. thoroughly converted Christian, ECT returned to the culture- GEORGE WEIGEL a more ecumenically serious wars in 2010, this time in defense PENTECOST ONE PLACE SUDDENLY Christian, or a more tenacious of religious freedom. And just WIND ENTIRE HOUSE AS OF FIRE Christian than Chuck Colson, before Chuck Colson died, the SPIRIT SPEAK DEVOUT JEWS who died on April 21. He was U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee The next day I got another phone NATION HEAVEN SOUND a man whom I came not just to on Religious Liberty commended call from Chuck: “Don’t do respect, but to love. CROWD LANGUAGE MEDES and cited the ECT statement, “In anything. The pope was sitting JUDEA ASIA EGYPT Our friendship and collabora- Defense of Religious Freedom,” when he received us, and (Major LIBYA ROME ARABS tion began in the early 1990s, that Chuck had helped push to Evangelical Figure)’s picture was when Herb Schlossberg, the completion. taken when he was down on one evangelical author, buttonholed Life with Chuck Colson also knee in front of the pope. He’s me at a Washington reception involved adventures. My favor- afraid his fundraising will col- TONGUES and expressed concern about ite took place in Rome, about lapse if that picture gets out!” I the ongoing fracture between 10 years ago. At a conference laughed, assured him that I would YSWEJTUOVEDN Catholics and evangelical held in the old Synod Hall of abandon any idea of having the LELLAD I ANNOJ Protestants, two communities that the Apostolic Palace I ran into photo run in the Vatican newspa- Herb thought should be working Colson, who asked if I might do per — and reflected on the still- NMSANADE I I TK together to shore up America’s him a favor. Obviously, I replied. supple political instincts of a man EO J UD E AWT S NW public culture. I mentioned Well, Chuck said, he had met who found his true vocation only Herb’s concern to Richard John John Paul II on several occasions, after being driven out of politics. DROJOEDAOPAL Neuhaus; Neuhaus called Colson; but his wife, Patty, a Catholic, Chuck knew the threat Major and within a matter of months had never met the pope and Evangelical Figure feared: at the DSCHOHNCORNA “Evangelicals and Catholics would be ecstatic if that could be beginning of our common work, UECALPENOJCN Together” was born. arranged. Nothing easier, I said Colson’s leadership in ECT cost What began as co-belligerency — at which point Chuck asked Prison Fellowship, the marvelous SPEAKT I R I PSG in the American culture-war soon if he could bring along another ministry he founded, millions of EBQUNAYB I LHU evolved in ways none of us had Major Evangelical Figure (as I dollars in lost donations. Chuck anticipated. Led by Neuhaus and shall discretely style him) and his took the hit and soldiered on DFAEGYPTUTYA Colson, and prodded by such wife. No problem, said I. because he believed that the truth ERPRHHEAVENG towering intellects as Avery So Patty Colson, Chuck, of Christ would prevail, eventu- Dulles, S.J., and J. I. Packer, Major Evangelical Figure and ally, over hardened hearts. It was MYHUASOFF I RE “ECT,” as we called it, developed Mrs. Major Evangelical Figure a conviction that came to him © 2012 Tri-C-A Publications www.tri-c-a-publications.com into what was arguably the most met John Paul II, and Chuck from hard personal experience. important theological encoun- called me the night of the general And it made him one of the great ter ever between evangelical audience to express his thanks. I Christian witnesses of our time. Thank you for Peter’s Pence contribution Protestant and Catholics. Issues then asked if he thought a picture that we had once imagined com- of the encounter in the English pletely off-the-table —Mary; the edition of L’Osservatore Romano On behalf of the Holy Father, I strive to show towards others, communion of saints; justification would serve our common ecu- gratefully acknowledge the check especially the weakest and the — were not only broached but menical purposes. Chuck, initially George Weigel is Distinguished in the amount of $53,854.02, marginalized. Thus charitable examined, pondered and prayed enthusiastic, then got cautious: Senior Fellow of the Ethics which you sent to the Apostolic service, which can take many over. And the result was not only “Wait; I’d better check with and Public Policy Center in Nunciature as the Peter’s Pence forms, becomes a privileged a deepening of fellowship but (Major Evangelical Figure).” Washington, D.C. contribution from the Diocese of method of evangelization, in the Fort Wayne-South Bend for 2011. light of Jesus’ own teaching.” — “I thank you (and your Address of Pope Benedict XVI to down, and I take it up again.” important way possible, through faithful) because in some way, the Members of the Circle of St. Yet we see that His life was, willed surrender and radical gift with this initiative of human Peter, April 3, 2009 BIOETHICS in fact, taken from Him by those in our innermost depths. and evangelical solidarity, you I assure you that this sum has various individuals and groups Jesus foresaw that His greatest give concrete expression to the been transmitted to the Secretariat who plotted His death and sought work lay ahead as He ascended concern of Peter’s Successor of State on your behalf. May CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 His execution. His life was taken Calvary to embrace His own for those in conditions of God, who is infinitely generous, from Him by evil men, even powerlessness and self-emptying. particular need. We know reward you and continue to bless though, paradoxically, nobody Although we may feel con- that the authenticity of our you and the faithful under your fering and weakness with God took His life from Him, because demned to our powerlessness as faithfulness to the Gospel may pastoral care. and His redemptive designs. This nobody had power over His we receive help from others in also be measured in terms of the With prayerful regards, oblation of radically embrac- being, unless granted from above. our sickness, and although we real attention and concern we Msgr. Jean-Francois Lantheaume ing our particular path to death, We experience a similar para- may feel supremely useless as we actively offered on behalf of dox in our own deaths: while it are “nailed” to our hospital bed, others and in union with Christ, may seem that our life is being our active, inward embrace of the manifests our concern for the taken from us through the evil cross unleashes important graces Saint of the Week spiritual welfare of others, of a particular ailment or the for ourselves and others, and especially our friends and those ravages of a particular disease, reveals a refulgent light beyond closest to us. We are inwardly we can reply that nothing takes the obscurity of every suffer- marked by a profound need to away our life, because nothing ing. Jesus’ radical embracing of sacrifice and give of ourselves, has power over our being, except His Passion — and our radical Joan of Arc a need that manifests our inner what is ordained from above. In embracing of our own — marks 1412-1431 capacity to love and be loved. His providence and omniscience, the supreme moment of a person May 30 As no one had ever done years before the fact, God already who achieves control over his or Crosiers before, Jesus charted the path knows and foresees that unique her destiny through immersion An illiterate but intelligent French peasant girl, Joan was thrust into of love-driven sacrifice, choos- confluence of events that will into the hope-filled and redemp- ing to lay down His life for His constitute our death, whether it tive designs of God. the Hundred Years’ War by her “voices,” inner promptings urging friends. He was no mere victim in be by stroke or cardiac arrest, her to save France from England and Burgundy. After meeting the sense of being a passive and liver failure or Alzheimers, or the French dauphin and being examined by theologians, she led unwilling participant in His own any other means. By spiritually Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. is a the army to victories at Orleans and Patay. Captured later by the suffering and death. He was in embracing in God that specific priest of the Diocese of Fall River, Burgundians, she was abandoned by the dauphin and sold to the control. He emphasized, with oth- path to death, our freedom is Mass., and serves as the director of English, who burned her at the stake for witchcraft and heresy. Joan erworldly authority, that, “nobody elevated to new heights; indeed, education at The National Catholic was rehabilitated by a papal commission in 1456. takes My life from Me: I lay it we “achieve control” in the most Bioethics Center in Philadelphia. Saints May 27, 2012 TODAY’S CATHOLIC 21

KNIGHTS ORGANIZE CHARITY GOLF OUTING The St. Aloysius Knights of Columbus is organizing a Gator Charity Golf Outing on Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Timber Ridge Golf Club in Bluffton. Registration will start at 7 a.m. with golf teeing off at 8 a.m. under a shot-gun start and a Florida scramble format. The cost of $75 per person or $300 per team is open to both men and women. Hole sponsorships are also available for $100. The proceeds will benefit Bi-County Services of Adams and Wells County, the Gibault School, Special Olympics, Right to Life, seminarians and other charities. Contact Don Wyss Sports for information at (260) 740-2290. CYO track teams compete in last regular Coach Gustafson leaves season meet at Dwenger, Luers mark on Cardinals track

BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN He also encouraged his team to “visualize, then make it come to pass.” It was a great joy for FORT WAYNE — St. Charles, the father of six to work with so St. Jude and St. John, New or the past six years, Chris many young people, see them Haven, competed in the last Gustafson has coached the at Mass, get to know them and regular season Catholic Youth young men and women watch them grow. He says of the Organization (CYO) track meet Fof St. Charles on the track, but experience, “Coaching has been of the year at Bishop Dwenger this year duty called and the such a positive experience for High School on Thursday, May full-time soldier will spend me and a blessing and privilege 10. the 2012 season in Uruzgan, to be a good role model and The girls’ team title went to Afghanistan. Instead of motivat- serve our athletes and Church in St. Charles with sprinter Rachel ing his Cardinals team to run some small way.” Gibson grabbing top honors their best race, the E8 Master In his absence, Russ Suever, in three events. Also a triple Sergeant is pushing his team- Tom Ade, Kelly Kohlmeyer and crown winner was St. Jude’s mates to work as coalition Rita Sordelet are managing the Abby Brelage. For the boys, St. partners with Australians. As a 2011 City Meet Runner-ups. In John the Baptist, New Haven, Senior Personnel Services Non- their first outing, the Cardinals took the team honors, while St. commissioned officer for the finished first in the girls’ meet 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Charles’ David Tippmann won Eighth-grade members of the St. and third for the boys’. Before Team, Gustafson’s Brigade is the sprints and long jump and John, New Haven, Raider track he left, Gustafson impressed Nick Kacprowicz won the 800 working with the Afghanistan team pose with their coach, Greg upon David Tippmann the and 1,600-meter runs and relay National Army and the Afghan Lawrence, left front, who will be importance of his role as a team for St. Jude. National Police overseeing the leader this year. The 2011 city At Bishop Luers, Alex Barton retiring this season after 14 years. mentoring of these groups with champ triple winner returns claimed blue ribbons in each of hopes they can soon stand on for his eighth-grade season at his three events participants. their own and defend their coun- St. Charles. Gustafson has no for the St. try. doubts of his ability, “David is a Vincent A familiar face to CYO “It has been a wonderful great young man, a scholar and a boys. experience,” Gustafson explains great Catholic.” track fans, Coach Greg through email. The Lawrence holds medals Gustafson summarizes, “I much- During his years at St. from his final season at have many fond memories, antic- Charles, Gustafson detailed but mostly of the kids giving St. John the Baptist, New ipated his role as coach, “We tried to their all and leaving it all on city Haven. After 14 years, instill and develop a sense of the track.” The team is keep- meet at and 12 different titles, work ethic and values to all ing in touch with Gustafson all Bishop Lawrence will be hanging our athletes while being Christ the while keeping him close in Luers up his cleats. The beloved focused.” He adds, “I tell them if prayer this season while he is High School coach was honored at the they believe it and work hard at away serving the country. is next on the school sports banquet on it, they can do it. I miss the great times and the great kids.” slate for all CYO track and field Sunday evening, May 20. PHOTOS BY MICHELLE CASTLEMAN ADVANCED REALTY Your #1 Resource in Real Estate Darren P. Schortgen A Fortnight for Freedom Broker/Owner/Realtor The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urges that St. Charles Parishioner all energies the Catholic Community can muster be 2929 Briar Bush Lane Fort Wayne, IN 46815 observed in a two week period of prayers and fasting Phone:(260) 385-7603 devoted to a new birth of freedom in our beloved country HUD Registered Broker E-mail: [email protected] from June 21 to July 4 - beginning with the feasts of St. Thomas More Realtor since 1999 www.DarrenSchortgen.com and St. John Fisher and ending with Independence Day, you are asked to join in urgent prayer for religious liberty! •WEDDINGS Reception Hall for Rent Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bishop emeritus will celebrate Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, •RECEPTIONS South Bend on Friday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. The Knights of Columbus 445 Council 451 Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate Mass •REUNIONS 601 Reed Road, Fort Wayne 46815 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, For complete information, Fort Wayne on Saturday, June 30 at 5:00 p.m. call Brian at 260-493-1914 •CONFERENCES (CATERING IS ALSO AVAILABLE) All faithful are invited 22 TODAY’S CATHOLIC May 27, 2012 Film revisits the many sides of Mexico’s Cristero Rebellion

BY DAVID AGREN question his motives for leading the The revolutionary elite emerging rebel cause despite being a nonbe- from the conflict were anti-clerical liever; others wonder if he really did and had approved a 1917 constitu- MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Even as have a conversion late in life. tion forbidding the Church to own modern-day church-state relations Victor Ramos Cortes, a professor property and operate schools, limit- improve, the impact of Mexico’s at the University of Guadalajara, said ing worship to authorized churches three-year Cristero Rebellion in any reading of history must consider and stripping priests of civil political the 1920s on the Catholic Church the factors of religious intolerance, rights. “Iniquis Afflictisque” (“On remains widely debated in Mexican agrarian land issues in a country with the Persecution of the Church in society. numerous landless farmers and the Mexico”), a 1926 encyclical by Pope The rebellion saw Catholic clergy threat posed by the Church hierarchy Pius XI, said the constitution “placed and laity taking up arms to oppose to the liberal elites of the time. (priests) in the same class with crimi- government efforts to harshly restrict The Cristero legacy remains nals and the insane.” the influence of the Church and somewhat divisive, with the conflict Grabman said that, especially defend religious freedom. In the end, and the beatification and canoniza- in rural areas, priests competed for the rebellion of the Cristero — sol- tion of Cristero martyrs at the center influence with teachers whose orders diers for Christ — was quelled in of the Church’s agenda. were to spread a secular ethos. 1929, leaving the Church sidelined The Archdiocese of Guadalajara Teachers were viewed by the central for much of the last century and its is building a large sanctuary on government as a counterweight to role limited to a pastoral concerns a prominent hilltop to memorial- clergy and as such, he explained, with no say in the public policy ize Mexico’s martyrs, and Pope were killed in large numbers by arena. Benedict XVI celebrated Mass dur- Cristero fighters. Ask Mexicans about the rebellion ing his visit in March for 640,000 Many of the Cristeros were small and the answers about what it means people at the foot of the Cerro del landowners, unlike those taking up today depends on a person’s point Cubilete, site of a giant Christ statue arms in the revolution. of view. built to remember those fighting the Haciendas were less common in Catholic leaders consider the gov- rebellion. the main areas of the conflict, which ernment’s actions to limit Church Father Manuel Corral, Mexican covered an area of west-central influence that led to the rebellion an bishops’ conference spokesman, has Mexican known as the Bajio. attack on religious freedom. Self- seen the film and speaks well of its “Cristero were small landown- described liberals and many in the message of “showing young people ers threatened by social change,” Mexican political and intellectual that there’s something worth fighting Grabman said. “They feared (agrar- classes consider the suppression of for.” ian reform) would be collective He also considers its release agriculture.” a sign of The relationship between the how much Bajio landowners and their workers CASA Mexico has was different from the exploitation RISTORANTI CNS PHOTO/COURTESY OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS changed in on haciendas suffered by peons tak- A painting by Mexican artist Martha Orozco features six priests — mem- Check local theaters for terms of reli- ing up arms in the revolution. ITALIANO bers of the Knights of Columbus — who were canonized by Pope John times in your area. gious toler- “They saw their farm workers as Fort Wayne Tradition Since 1977 Paul II May 21, 2000. The priests were among 25 martyrs of Mexico’s ance and the family, instead of peons,” Grabman anti-Catholic persecution during the 1920s made saints by the pope that more promi- said. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ day. Depicted clockwise from top are Sts. Miguel de la Mora de la Mora, nent role the Gorostieta, the retired general, Casa! Ristorante Church is taking in public life. had experience with attempting Jose Maria Robles Hurtado, Mateo Correa Magallanes, Luis Batiz Sainz, (Southwest) “Twenty-five years ago, it would to suppress peasant uprisings in 7545 W. Jefferson Blvd. Rodrigo Aguilar Alemán and Pedro de Jesus Maldonado Lucero. The have been impossible to release a Morelos state, fighting the forces of 436-2272 painting is part of the permanent collection at the Knights of Columbus movie like this,” he said. revolutionary leader Emilano Zapata, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Museum in New Haven, Conn. How far Mexico has come is evi- whose troops were fighting for “land Casa Grille Italiano dent in the film’s subject matter, too. and liberty.” Grabman said it left an (Northeast) the revolt a triumph of the secular impassioned group of men and “It was a violent era and there impression on Gorostieta when he 6340 Stellhorn Road state. Some academics and authors women each make the decision to were a lot of ambitious generals. learned that “farmers without mili- 969-4700 are less passionate, describing the risk it all for family, faith and the Gen. Gorostieta was one of them,” tary training could be a formidable ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ uprising as an agrarian conflict with very future of their country.” Casa Ristorante Italiano said Richard Grabman, author force when fighting for a belief.” political and religious overtones. Gen. Enrique Gorostieta Velarde, of “Gorostieta and the Cristiada, The Cristero Rebellion was sup- (Next to the Coliseum) Now the conflict comes to the the protagonist played by Garcia Mexico’s Catholic Insurgency 1926- pressed in 1929, but many of the 4111 Parnell Avenue big screen at a time with improved and leader of the Cristero forces, 483-0202 1929.” small landowners persisted, even if ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ church-state interaction — even is a “retired military man who at “The Cristeros attracted a lot of the Church hierarchy was moving Casa Grille if the interpretations of one of first thinks he has nothing personal people that were not necessarily on. (Northwest) Mexico’s defining events remain at stake. ... Yet the man who hesi- religious, but looking for a military “We have people who are chil- 411 E. Dupont Road controversial. tates in joining the cause will soon solution to social problems,” he said. dren of Cristeros,” said Father Jorge “What price would you pay for become the resistance’s most inspir- 490-4745 Mexico had emerged from a Raul Villegas, spokesman for the freedom?” posed the synopsis for the ing and self-sacrificing leader, as he violent revolution during the 1910s, Archdiocese of Leon, which encom- movie, “For Greater Glory,” which begins to see the cost of religious which was fought mainly to end the passes Bajio. casarestaurants.net stars Andy Garcia and Eva Longoria persecution on his countrymen.” enduring rule of then-President Jose “For us, it’s a historic reality Banquets & Catering and opens in the United States June Like various histories of the de la Cruz Porfirio Diaz and give since there were men who died 1. rebellion, Gorostieta’s actions properties to the landless peasants defending the faith. 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Visit www.diocesefwsb.org for a complete calendar. 24 TODAY’ S C ATHOLIC May 27, 2012 Liz Anthony named Hesburgh Yusko scholar EIGHTH-GRADE GRADUATION CELEBRATED IN FORT WAYNE BY SUSAN LIGHTCAP This type of leadership and initiative obviously was key in her being chosen for the presti- SOUTH BEND — Saint gious Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar Joseph’s High School student Program. In addition to this Liz Anthony is a remarkable honor, Anthony has recently young woman with an exciting been invited to take part in the life ahead. She was chosen to Glynn Family Honors Program be a Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar at at Notre Dame. This is strictly the University of Notre Dame, an academic program, offered to one of only 25 in the world. six to 10 of the Hesburgh-Yusko This program “is the first merit- Scholars, and is open to science based and enrichment scholar- and arts and letters majors. This ship program at the university, program will afford her many but the benefits for scholars academic advantages, enhanc- far exceed the monetary award ing the promise of an already MICHELLE CASTLEMAN ($100,000 over the four years). remarkable college experience. Students from St. Louis Academy and their teacher Marilyn McCalley pose Anthony is currently considering The program is also a leader- in front of the sign at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on ship development program that the Program of Liberal Studies engages students throughout the with possible minors in Spanish, Monday morning, May 21, just before the annual eighth-grade gradu- academic year and summer.” economics or peace studies. ates’ Mass with celebrant Msgr. Robert C. Schulte. Anthony is excited about the When notified that she had summer enrichment experiences SUSAN LIGHTCAP been chosen, Anthony comment- that are an integral part of the Saint Joseph’s High School student ed, “Receiving the Hesburgh- NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS program. She begins on July Liz Anthony, works on a book drive Yusko Scholarship at Notre 3 and will spend the next sev- she initiated. Anthony was chosen Dame is an incredible honor and HONORED AT BANQUET eral weeks in North Carolina’s as a Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar. dream come true for me. Each Appalachian Mountains in the summer, there are opportunities wilderness leadership experi- to grow, research and serve both ence. The sequence continues in the United States and abroad. will learn to persevere through with social justice, global This allows me to combine my challenges and obstacles and inquiry and the final summer is love for Notre Dame and my even failure. They will discover a professional venture. Anthony desire to travel and have new interests, refine lifelong pursuits, is familiar with an orphanage experiences.” She can now add identify passions and lay the in Santiago, Chili, run by the the honor of joining the Glynn groundwork for future careers.” Brothers of the Holy Cross, and Family Honors Program. Anthony already has a deeply hopes her social justice summer engrained desire to lead and experience of service may be serve. Through her youth lead- spent there. ership involvement last year, According to the program’s a decision was made to have a website, Hesburgh-Yusko.org, children’s book drive. With the TESS STEFFEN it states, “We believe that self- success of that endeavor and her discovery and leadership devel- The Allen County Non-Public School Association recognized students passion for books and reading, opment should not stop at the from area non-public schools at an award ceremony at Hall’s Guesthouse Anthony took on another book end of the academic year. Each Tuesday, May 22. Shown here are the Fort Wayne area Catholic school drive this spring — one initiated scholar receives funding for recipients of these awards. Each school recognized one boy and one girl and carried out almost single- these four summers to complete for outstanding achievements and exemplary Christian leadership. handedly. Knowing the move to this journey toward becoming a the new building would involve transformational leader and each the discarding of many old text- one tailors the summer enrich- books, she saw the opportunity ment experience to fit his or her to fill a need. In cooperation interests and long-term goals.” with the St. Joseph County The information on the program Literacy Council and Better continues, “Scholars will meet World Books, Anthony launched and learn from people with what became an amazingly suc- Robert Meyer-Lee, Assoc. Professor of English vastly different life experiences. cessful drive. YAlE UnivErsitY, Ph.D., nEw York UnivErsitY, M.A. They will travel the world. They lovEs ChAUCEr // PlAYs ChorDs // ExPlorEs CAnYons

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